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Stargazers gather in Slocan

Prepare to be lost in space.

Become a victim of Venus, a siren of Saturn or an idiot over Andromeda.

That’s right, the Slocan Val- ley Recreation Commission is bringing the big telescopes to the Appledale Park on August 26, offering young and old the chance to get a little closer to the stars around them.

The H.R. MacMillan Plane- tarium and the Gordon Southam Observatory Com- munity Astronomy Program from Vancouver are touring the province with several tele- scopes to ensure everyone gets a good look.

The largest is 10 feet high, with a 25 inch reflector (the largest portable telescope in Canada) and weighs over 300 pounds. This free program is sponsored by the Ministry of Advanced Education and the Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks.

The event begins at the Ap- pledale Hall at 8:30 p.m. with a slide show, which will last 45 minutes to one hour.

Astronomers from the Gor- don Southam Observatory will share the wisdom of space in true alien fashion, as well as answer any questions we earthlings have. After that,

everyone goes outside for some serious star observation.

The Appledale Progressive Society will be offering re- freshments throughout the evening and childcare is also available. Last year over 3,000 people came out for the spec- tacle and it seems many of them couldn’t get enough.

Space is limited in the hall, so it is important that you pre- register early to make sure you get in.

Phone the SVRC at 226- 7744 or 226-7778 to register and if you require childcare.

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IN MEMORY

Annie Evin

Annie Evin passed away on Thursday, August 6, 1992 at Mountain View Lodge at an age of 78.

Born on Nov. 15, 1913 in Winlaw, Annie was the youngest of three children born to John and Mary Polonikoff.

The Polonikoff family moved to Rossland in the early 1920s where the family was in- volved in logging. Annie attended school in Rossland and spoke fondly of her school ex- periences. The family moved to Slocan Park when Annie was in her teens.

On Feb. 26, 1935 she married William John Evin and moved to Thrums. Within a few years, the family returned to Slocan Park.

Annie resided there for most of her life except for the last two years. She was a res- ident at Willowhaven and recently at Mountain View Lodge.

Prior to her illness, Annie was active in local community affairs. She enjoyed Russian meetings, singing and psalm ses- sions. She was always willing and volun- teered to assist her friends, neighbors and relatives when a need arose.

In addition to her gardening, Annie found time to sew, embroider, and‘crochet. However, her favorite pastime was spend- ing time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren whom she loved ever so dear- ly.

She is survived by her husband, William, of 57 years, son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Natalie of Slocan Park and son John of Cranbrook, and from the immediate fam- ily seven grandchildren (Monty, Cindy, Raymond, Kelly, Chris, Karen and Kim) and four great grandchildren (Lacey, Tasha, Nikki and Misti).

Annie was a very special person loved by all her family. Her tender, kind, under- standing and compassionate manner was very comforting and will be remembered by all people with whom she associated.

Funeral services were held at the Castlegar Funeral Chapel on Sunday, Aug. 9 and continued Monday, Aug. 10 at the Slocan Park Community Hall with burial at 12 noon at the Slocan Park Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements under the direc- tion of Castlegar Funeral Chapel.

Robert Hunter

On Monday, August 3, 1992, Robert Hunter of Castlegar passed away at the age of 84 years.

Funeral service was held at the Castlegar United Church on Thursday, August 6, 1992 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Ann Pollock officiating.

Interment of the cremated remains will be at Park Memorial Cemetery.

Mr. Hunter was born September 29, 1907 at Milford, Donegal, Ireland and came to Canada in 1910 and settled at Fort Macleod Alta., where he grew up and farmed with his brothers.

In 1937 he moved to Trail, and began work- ing for the CM&S which later became Cominoc Ltd.

Mr. Hunter retired from Cominco in 1972.

On November 12, 1939 he married Frances Purdy at Fort Macleod, Alta. He came to Castlegar in 1940 and has lived here since.

He was a member of the Castlegar United Church, served on the Castlegar School Board for many years in the 1950s.

He was a member of the Salvation Army Band and the community band while in Fort Macleod.

Upon his arrival in Trail, he joined the Maple Leaf Band and played for the first per- formance of the RCMP Musical Ride in West- ern Canada.

He enjoyed senior citizen curling, garden- ing and his yard.

Mr. Hunter is survived by his wife Frances, sons and daughters in-law, Bruce and Christi- na of Prince George, Alan and Diane of Burns Lake, daughters and sons in-law, Lorraine and Henry DeRosa of Castlegar and Gwen and Don Olderness of Kimberly, Joan and Er- le Holt of Terrace and seven grandchildren.

He was predeceased by three brothers and one sister.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Cancer Fund, Box 3292, Castle- gar or the Castlegar United Church Building Fand.

Funeral arrangements were under the di- rection of the Castlegar Funeral Chapel.

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It's off with the sneakers and on with the skates next week at the Castlegar and District Community Complex.

Starting Monday, dozens of kids will take to the ice for the 1992 Hockey West hockey school. Under the instruction of Ernie Gare, the local kids will be put through the ropes as they begin preparation for the 1992-93 season.

The New Jersey Devils’ Claude Vilgrain, the New York Islanders’ Ray Ferraro and the Detroit Red Wings Kelly Hurd are just'a few of the hockey names that will be teaching a tip or two.

T-BIRDS GEAR UP

The Seattle Thunderbirds are gearing up for another visits to Castlegar.

The Western Hockey League team is heading to town on Aug. 27 for a rookie camp. The four- day camp is designed to separate the WHL prospects from those who'll spend time with Seattle’s B.C. Junior Hockey League affiliate, the Surrey Eagles.

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= Valley boys set to take on all comers at the B.C. fastball championships

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The Valley Royals are ready to rumble.

The Castlegar Commercial Men’s Fastball League crew will put on the gloves and take out the bats against 15 teams this weekend at the B.C. Intermediate:..C Fastball Championships in Kelowna.

“The boys are playing the best ball that they have played all season right now,” Valley coach Kevin Sutherland said Tuesday. “They’re hitting the ball better than they have all season and the defense is solid.

“There’s no reason why we can’t reach the medals.”

Fresh from a heart-wrenching 7-3 loss to the Nelson Athletics in the Castlegar league final, the Royals have refueled and retooled their roster in preparation for the two-day slugfest. Joining the team for the Kelowna junket are pitcher Eli Soukeroff and slugger Hank Deadmarsh.

“We've added people where we needed them,” Sutherland said, whose team will play an exhibition game against Banjo’s Wednesday in Appledale.

Soukeroff — a chucker who gave the Royals fits while hurling strikes for Banjo’s — will compliment the Valley’s already- impressive pitching staff of Ben Legebokoff and John Rampone.

Sutherland, arguably the league’s top pitcher, has been ruled ineligible for the gathering after being picked up for a Senior A tourney by Kelowna two weeks ago.

Deadmarsh, who joins the Valley boys from Fruitvale, will provide some muscle to the Royals’ sometimes light-hitting line up.

The minor changes could make a major difference according to Sutherland. :

“I’m reasonably optimistic with our chances,” Sutherland said. “But it’s a 16- team tournament and I know there are 15 other teams that are coming in as

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The Valley Royals are representing Castlegar fastball this weekend when they travel to Kelowna. The Valley crew is hunting for a medal at the B.C. championships, something that

escaped them one year ago.

optimistic as us.”

The Royals earned the right to represent the Castlegar league at the B.C. championships last month, after sweeping a best-of-three challenge against the league and playoff champion Athletics.

The trip to the Provincials is the second in as many years for the Royals. Last year, the club got its feet wet with Intermediate B action.

“That taught us a lot,” said Sutherland. “We were playing at a higher level of ball and we still managed to finish in the middle of the pack.”

The Royals went 2-2 last year, dropping both contests to the two-time B.C. champions, the Victoria Athletics.

“We had a weaker squad that year than we do now,” said Sutherland. “There’s no question in my mind that we will be able to compete.”

Sutherland said the Castlegar league

itself has helped bring out the best of his 14-member squad.

“We have a good league here,” he said. “The Castlegar league is as competitive as any other. I don’t think there is any doubt that our teams can compete against any other leagues in the province.”

Sutherland said the Royals are peeking at the right time. He said the gloves are solid and the sticks are hot — a combination which may help the Valley crew in its quest for provincial glory.

“I don’t think anyone is going there just to see how we can do,” he said. “We know what we can do.

“Joining the Castlegar league and playing in the tournaments we have has shown us that we can compete with the best of them.”

And that’s just who awaits the Royals when they make the four-hour trek to Kelowna.

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