Page 8A 50th Anniversary celebration an international event More than 100 Legion members and their spouses attended the 50th anniversary dinner June 19, 1993 at the Fireside Inn The evening became an international event when Chuck Crockett pictured (1), from Post 7815, Rockford, Washington, and Ted Buringa (r), Post 1474, Hillyard, B.C., posed with Bob MacBain, President of Castlegar-Robson Branch 170. [Kristiansen honoured by West Kootenay Outdoorsmen Local MP Lyle Kristiansen oured by the Wes nay Outdoorsmen ata brict ceremony held at Castle war's Aasland Museum and Tax) dermy June 13 The Ceremony was attended by Rod and Gun Club representatives from Rev elstoke, Cranbrook, Slocan and the Trail-Castlegar area. Slocan Valley Rod and Gun Club Presi dent, Ron Milton, pictured (1) presents Lyle Kristiansen (r) with "Commanding Presence which was painted by renowned wildlife artist Liz Mitten Ryan The award was in appreciation of Kristiansen’s efforts to moder ate the impact of Bill C-17 Canada's new gun law The Castlegar Sun : reer | | = PO RTS The Castlegar United Way is successful and fortunate Thanks to Administrator, Nona Paulson ibmitted \ successful organization is 1s good as the sum of its parts But having said that, it is unportant to note that the glue that holds the fabric together as an entity must be strong The Castlegar United Way is fortunate indeed in having an Administrator like Nona Paulson to provide the stabili ty and continuity necessary for Violets are ve AFRICAN VIOLETS Assorted Colours 6 Inch Pot MINI VIOLETS Ina 2" Pot. AFRICAN VIOLETS Assorted 4 Inch Pot. CHICKEN LEGS Fresh. 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Superior U.S. Grown No. 1 Grade 2.18/ kg including incoming and outgo- ing mail, banking (under the guidance of the Finance Com- mittee), ordering office and campaign supplies, preparing canvas kits, updating manuals, and maintaining an acgounting system, Nona is the liaison between committees, agencies and the United Way Board of Directors; she is also the con- tact person between the local organization, the United Way of Canada and the various B.C United Way organization Nona is well suited to her role as public relations person as she is very diplomatic and people oriented. A long time resident of C, several ye Hockey executive and coached the girls softball league for many years. She has also been very active on the women's bowling executive Nona’s hobbies and interests are many, such as camping, hik- ing and boating. Two of the most memorable camping expe- riences were at the glacier-fed Surprise Lake near Atlin in Northern B.C. and at Powell River. She is also an avid reader and when asked about her most interesting pastime, she replied that it was “the time she spent with family and friends.” In response to questions about the Castlegar United Way, Nona would like to emphasize the fact that the United Way provides a service to the agen- cies (eleven in number at the present time) which in tur pro- vide a service to the people in need in the community. This is accomplished through the annual campaign which is conducted by volun teers. “It makes much more sense to be canvassed once that to be canvassed. eleven times said Nona. Other groups who meet the Castlegar United Way mandate and wish to become a member agency are asked to contact Nona at 365-7331 The Trail Family and Indi vidual Resource Centre Society (FAIR) is one of the agencies which provides a needed ser vice in the community. Funding from Castl ar United Way helps this agency to provide services to families in our area The Trail Family and Indi vidual Resources Centre Soci ety recently received funding from Canada Mortgage and Housing from Second Stage Housing. This building will provide secure housing for abused women and children for up to a year after they leave a Transition House Individual programs will be worked out with each woman according to her needs and goals. Through emotional sup- port, information, life and job skills, and educational upgrad- ing, women will be assisted toward a confident indepen- dence. This program is avail- able to any women in B.C. and in the Kootenay Boundary area in particular. 7 Local clubs, unions, businesses and indi- viduals are involved in help- ing to furnish, finance and renovate apartments. Upgrad- ed fire, building and electrical codes, asbestos in the build- ing and escalating lumber prices caused expenditures to far exceed the budget The contractor commenced renovations On May 17th CMHC has agreed to allow occupancy once the essential work has passed inspection Three of the nine apartments have been furnished. Dona- tions of furnishings, linens or kitchen ware, labour or Paint, would be most appreciated service BMS Consulting Financial Counselling and Goal Setting Brenda 5365-3487 j | Sports Dept. John Van Putten 365-5579 Castlegar Sun WEDNESDAY, July 7, 1993 9A Sun Staff More than 25 young golfers, between the ages of nine and 18 Spent last weekend vying for the title of Junior Champion at the Castlegar and District Golf Course. “I guess we crown them early. But we're having tournies all season long," said Castlegar and District Golf Course Assistant Pro Kevin Biln. "Everyone did quite well throughout the two-day tourney." There were, however, some shining performances from young golfers Marty Carew, who coveted the overall low gross and Chris Gray, who claimed the overall low net Other scores are as follows: First Flight Low Gross, Scott Clifford; Second Flight Low Gross, Shawn Creighton; Third Low Gr Jody Carew; Second Low Net; Jason Quidding; Third Low Net, Kyle Niessen; Fourth Low Net, Jason Archambalt; Fifth Low Net, Michael Babakaiff; Sixth Low Net, David Creighton; Seventh Low Net, Devin Cheveldaeff; and Eighth Low Net, Dustin Tallant. Castlegar crowns junior champ on Junior Golfers Marty Carew (left), Overall Low Gross Winner and Chris Gray, Over- all Low Net Winner, along with 25 other young golfers, competed in the Castlegar and District Golf Course's Junior Championship Tourney, held last weekend Jim Young Tourney gains momentum Have you heard the latest? Spaces are filling quickly in the Red Cross Annual Jim Young Golf Tournament. So if you haven't already signed up, offi- cials from the Red Cross urge “ you to do so quickly. “We do have some spots left, but they are going quickly,” said Tournament Coordinator Harry Grossmith. The tournament not only attracts local area golf enthusiasts, it also lets Castlegar play host to an impressive roster of sport celebrities Grossmith is hoping to have 130 golfers participate. This way, each five-person team will con- sist of one celebrity, golfer. Last year, the Jim Young Tour- ney raised more than $19,000 for the Red Cross “This year we'd really like to topple the $20,000 barrier," said Grossmith. The tourney takes place at the Castlegar and District Golf Club, July 15. Registration begins at 10 am. Some of the confirmed tourna ment clebrities include: John McKeachie, Felix Belezyk Cesare Maniago. Mike Bella fontaine, Bob’Murdoch, Derek Spring, Dalla Drake. Danny Gare, Jan Carinci,.Al Wilson. and former Castlegar resident Travis Green. Jim Young Mallards swinging to improve record The more you play, the better you get. And Mal- lard Sports Slowpitch team has been getting better with every tournament it has entered. The team finished third in a New Denver Tourna- ment earlier in May, then completed a second place finish in Trail earlier in June. Last weekend, the team finally coveted top spot, claiming the title of tourney champs in Cranbrook last weekend. "It's been a general all-round team effort,” said coach/play- er Tom Campbell. “Everyone has been hitting, and defensively, we're holding out own quite well.” While the Castlegar SlowPitch League is played under a ten-batter rule (ten batters each inning, no mat- ter how many outs), the tournaments that Mallards has will be on site CASTLEGAR FASTBALL TEAM INLAND ALLCARE 13 NO UPDATE AVAILABLE SLOCAN VALLEY FASTBALL BILL'S HEAVY DUTY 10 KALESNIKOFF LUM. 8 KOKANEE KINGS 5 P&T BREWERS 3 TOP TEN BATTERS PLAYER TEAM AVER Joe Tarasoff BHD 471 Darren Harshenin 15 468 Pete Tarasoff Bi 465 Jim Sofonoft 461 Dan Saliken Pat 433 Lawrence Halisheff P&T 1 391 Craig Pickeral 1A 389 Leroy Plotnikoff BHD 5 375 Doug Makortoff KL 2 375 John Vandenborn KK : 364 AtBAT HITS 34 16 WEST KOOTENAY SOCCER LEAGUE TEAM NELSON SAVOY CASTLEGAR ROSSLAND NELSON HeRITAGE NAKUSF TRAIL FRUITVALE The Sun Standings File Hey athletes! We want to hear from you! Call ghe Sun for coverage of events at 365-5579! entered consist generally of competitive and tradition- al three-batters-out problem though. ball experiences. umes. The changeover isn't a a credit to the players’ previous soft- “At one point, everyone on this team has played serious three-out ball in the past The team is now looking to put in a good showing during the Castlegar Slowpitch League Wind Up, scheduled to take place at Kinnaird Park this week- end. Throughout the weekend 30 teams from two divisions will vy-for the top spots. If you're interest- ed in some inexpensive ente begins Friday at 6:30 p.m., with the finals played on Sunday at 6 p.m.. A bavarian garden and concession ainment, the action Local players prepare for zones Swing batter, batter, batter! For the 13 young players who have been chosen to play in the upcoming Zone Playoffs in Trail, July 17, that chant will hopefully help the Castle- gar squad beat last year's one win , two loss récord. The local All-Star team made up of 11 and 12-year olds from the major division of Castlegar Litthe League has been busy playing exhibi tion games in preparation for Zone Playolfs, at Andy Bilesky Park The squad's first game is inst Kimberley. at 3 p.m Couch Howie Byers. Pitching Coach Stan Bohnet and Man ager Robert Gordon are hope ful that the squad will put in a strong showing. “No doubt about it, the tough games will be against Trail, Beaver Val- ley, Gtand Forks, and even Kimberley,” said Gordon. "All of these have strong clubs.” Choosing Castlegar's play- ers from the four major Little League teams was not a hard process, said Gordon with a chuckle. “As soon as the kids found out the playoffs were the same time as hockey school, they weeded themselves out.” Otters and Aquanauts swim hard in Trail meet Castlegar sets personal bests When the choice is sink or swim, Castlegar and Robson ath- letes would rather swim—and swim they did at the Trail- Warfield Swim Meet, held last weekend Although they didn't capture first place, the Castlegar Aqua nauts had 75 swimmers attend the meet and 137 personal best tumes were recorded for the club. Medal winners in the club's fourth place finish were: Sandra Ellis, silver; Justin Kanigan, gold; Adam Kristian, bronze Brian Preston, gold; Elizabeth St John, bronze: Selena Fodor, gold; Shelley Stansbury, bronze; Chris Cook, silver; Adam Rodgers bronze, Aimee Guido, bronze Wendy Pilla, gold; Jody Young bronze. Neil Jones, bronze Across the river, the Robson River Otters also put in a strong Trail meet, and sith a fifth place. Al club members showing at th finished wave everythin thes had t me up with under the big tour at this meet. The team with the biggest heart also had a luge contingent of swim mers Competing. The bronze Aggregate Medal was won by swimmer Emily Watson, while other strong swims were put in by Andrea Wilson, Julian Harri- son, Eric Tupholme, Paul Shin- gler, Justin Sutherland, Colleen Heagy, Dana Harrison, Kristy Verigin and Megan Sutherland. The two clubs will see their next competition in Colville which takes place this weekend This will be followed by the Aquanauts home meet, set for July 17-18. Swim Standings Castlegar Aquanauts 850 Colville Valley Swim Club 790 Trail-Warfield Stingrays 778 Nelson Neptunes 758 | Robson River Orters 212 | Grand Forks Piranhas 197 | Kimberley Seashorses 128 Creston Swim Club‘102 Binnie girls continue to shine on track circuit Whenever life places a hur- die in front of Nicole or Angela Binnie, the two Castlegar girls have a natural knack for mak- ing aclear jump. The two Castlegar athletes are working their way through @ tough track and field circuit this summer, and already their performances are making waves on the provincial, and even national scenes, At the recent Jack Brown Memorial Track Meet in Kelowna last weekend, the two girls did exceptionally well The meet brought out the best from across Western Canada, and the Binnie girls proved they belonged. Nicole, 13, ran away with a silver in the 400 Metre and a bronze in the 800 metre, as well as a fourth place finish in the 80 metre hurdles and ninth in the 100 yard dash. 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