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4 Mom, Dad, sister, brother, put down what your doing because what you're about to read could drastically change the whole course of your life. I'm gonna tell you a little story about danger, excitement, about a man putting his life on the line to prove something to himself. To prove that, "'yes", I am indeed a lunatic. Yes my friends, this story Peter Van Dusen Downhill Can Be A Bummer six times on the lift which means he got six trips down the hill while I was &till climbing up.), We look- ed down over the town, spread beneath us like a toy village. Then it was time. We prepared to descend. As I adjusted my gog- gles, (actually an old pair of sunglasses), visions of movie titles began to dance through my head; "One Flew Over the Ski Chalet", Tourney A Success is about yours truly and how I "The Underside of the Moun- mastered the unfriendly, perilous, tain", "The Bozo Who Skied treacherous, life-defying, unnerv- Down Everest", '"'Catastrophe ing, man-making (can you think Now", "Blazing Idiots."' of any others) slopes of the Well I had my courage up and famous ski hill, Vorlage. headed down. I went about 30 It was about seven years ago on feet and decided to sit down. I a cold winter morn' when my couldn't control my speed so I us- father artd brother and me headed: ed my rear brakes or rather my out for a day of sun, fun and ski rear for brakes. It didn't work. I up in Wakefield. We had a big went all the way down the hill on breakfast before leaving the house my behind. What a bummer. and we put on our heaviest After dodging other skiers all the clothing to prepare for the descent way down, screaming, praying of the massive peak. and losing breath, I finally came When we arrived my mouth fell to a stop scracely a few feet from agape, my eyes widened: There the ski shack. It had been a close before me in all her majesty stood call. But that is the price you pay Vorlage. It must have been 30 when you battle a giant slope. thousand feet high. Well it was a Now I know how Sir Edmund couple of hundred feet anyway. must have felt. z We strapped on our pines, our Incidentally, I haven't had any timbers, our boards--whatever-- desire to strap on a pair of and began the ascent. We downshill skis sinee my Vorlage categorically refuse to use ski lifts experience. I find enough pleasure because it's a question of man ver- and challenge just staying upright sus nature without machine. on my cross-countries. But you Seven days later when we reached are welcome to pass this tale of the peak (well it seemed like seven adventure and peril on to your days. I saw the same guy pass me children. Recreation News With Paul Wylie A special Thank-you goes out to the businessmen and Service clubs in Russell and area for their generous contributions to the children's Fun Fair this summer. I might add at this time that the eighty children who took part in the playground and morning program had a great deal of fun under the supervision of Miss Gayle Chaters and a host of super volunteers. A special thank-you to all of you. : The ice season has started and the R.A. and staff sincerely hope that this year is an excellent success for everyone taking part in all our pro- grams. At this time we would like to extend a warm welcome to all who are new to the area and welcome back the people who have been here for years. Please use the facilities and should you have any suggestions or complaints feel free to talk to our'staff. Programs and Special Events A number of new programs are being offered for you, the residents of Russell and area and again everyone is invited to participate. Should you desire other programs please contact me, Paul Wylie, at 445-2050 bet- ween 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through ERR: Events & Programs Children's Hallowe'en Party -- Russell Areom Wednesday, Oct. 31, 7:30 p.m. -- 9-p.m: for children 2 yrs. -- 13 yrs. Lots of Prizes, Spook House, Costume Judging -- Games. Come on out and have some fun! Old Time Music -- Dance Fri. Oct. 19, 1979, Dr. F. Kinnaird Com- muntiy Centre, 8 p.m. -- | a.m. Mom 'n Tot Skating--10-11 a.m. Tuesday morning. Everyone welcome. Family Skating -- Sunday, | - 2 p.m., Cost .50¢ per person. This time is allocated for families only and those over 18 years of age ac- companied by a child. Open Skating -- Monday through Friday, 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. No charge. Morning Break Program ---Thursdays from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. This program consists of exercises for women with a co-op babysit- ting program for the children. Each mother will take their turn to look after the children. Program Cost: $12.00 October to January . $12.00 February to May Quilting Program -- Monday evenings 7 - 10 p.m. Program commences Oct. 29/79. Registration will be held at the Arena on Monday, Oct. 22 from 7-8:30 p.m. Program consists of 10 lessons of 3 hours at a cost of $35.00 per person. All materials will be the responsibility of the participant to purchase. Creative Dance -- This program has commenced and is held at the Russell Arena Saturday mornings from 10 - 12 a:m. If you wish'to register, we will be starting another program in February. Ad- vance advertising will be done through the Castor Review. POH 0. & TOP GOLFERS Russell Open Tournament co-organizer Jack Tyo, right, presents Low Gross award to Claude Cousineau. Photo at right, Gord Saunders, co-organizer, left, presents Low Net award to Vic Provost. Raiders Getting Ready After a most successful season last year the Russell Raiders are not standing pat and are expecting a few new faces in their line-up when the season opens at home Friday, Oct. 19th. High scoring Randy Blondin has returned along with Bob Woods, Loyal Hughes, Keith McRoberts, Lloyd Fawcett, Wray King and Danny Chamberlain. One veteran who has called it quits is Kenny Quaile who for so many years gave it 100% every game. Steve Morris will not be returning either. New additions to the team include Steve Blondin from last year's Raider's Sked. Upcoming Raider home games are as follows: Oct. 19 against Manotick Oct. 26 against Richmond Nov. 2 against Stittsville Nov. 9 against Glencairn Nov. 16 against Manotick Nov. 23 against Richmond Nov. 30 against Stittsville Osgoode Braves, Glen "Butch" Wilson from the Kars Aces and Doug Harten following a two year absence. Missing from the South Carleton League this year will be the Kars Aces team, after many successful seasons. The Osgoode team has moved to Manotick while all other teams from last year will be returning. The league should be very competitive and the, brand of hockey exceptionally high. Home games are played every Friday night -- at 8 p.m. By Jack Tyo Shooters to the left of us, shooters to the right, shooters ahead and behind us charged the Valiant 50! No, this was not a war but a good shoot: out for the first Russell Open annual golf Tourna- ment held at the Metcalfe Cop. Course. There was a good showing as some 50 golfers teed off. A meal and refreshments were served up at the Russell Curling Club shortly after the tournament ended. Organized by Gerald O'Reilly, Gordon "Whirly Bird" Saunders, Jack Tyo, Jim Sullivan, Barry McVey and Barry Carscadden, the event went off fairly smoothly. The weatherman was on our side as the day was warm and sunny but the golfers were hot and cold. Trophies for the 1st low net and 2nd low net and Ist and 2nd low gross were donated by Gerry O'Reilly Trophies and. Awards. He is from New Brunswick and a past winner of the Maritimes Open. Winners were as follows: Ist low gross, Claude Cousineau, 2nd low gross Gord Quaile, 3rd Tom Canham, 4th Ron Cruickshank and 5th James Middlemiss. In the low net category, Ist was taken by Vic Provost, 2nd by Mike Gebara, 3rd by Barry McVey, 4th Gord ~ Saunders' and Sth by Ron Gall- ~ inger. Vic Provost won the award for the longest drive while Gaye Ford was closest to the pin. Barry McVey walked off with a golf cart won in the tourney raffle. Everyone had an enjoyable time and plans are being made for next years tournament which will be held earlier in the season. SUPPORT Russell Warriors Intermediate "B" Hockey Game No. 1 -- Russell vs Stalbert Sunday, Oct. 21 -- 2 p.m. Game No. 2 -- Russell vs Cassleman Sunday, Oct. 28 -- 2 p.m. Dr. F. Kinnaird Community Centre Boost your Russell Team Russell Minor Hockey News Minor hockey in Russell is now underway at the Dr. F. Kinnaird Arena. All boys have now had several hours of ice time and should be getting back in shape. Hours of ice time are posted in the Arena and parents should take note of their boy(s) time when they next visit the arena: I would like to itake this oppor- tunity to explain our fee structure for the 1979-80 season. Our total expenses this season are expected to be almost the same as last year, in excess of $12,000. This means that if we had 150 boys registered, as previous projected, our cost to provide hockey would be $80.00 per boy. Last year, as you know, our registration fee was $20.00 per boy or approximately 25% of the cost of providing hockey for him. This meant that the executive had to raise, outside of registration, approximately $60 per boy, which they did by way of extremely hard work.on their part. They also rais- ed an additional $5,500 during last to .cover the previous year's deficit. In assessing the situation this year it was felt that it was too much of a burden to place on an executive to raise 75% of the cost per boy but. would be reasonable to attempt to raise only 50%. Ac- cordingly the fee was raised to $40 per boy leaving the Association to raise an additional $40 per boy. These figures are, of course, based on 150 registered players. At the present time we have approx- imately 120 boys registered. We « / are, therefore, obliged to raise'an additional $2,400.00 since the ex- penses remain constant. If you have fathomed through the above figures you will realize that the $40 you have paid for your boy's hockey this year should not be considered the end of your financial participation. Your Association will be holding various fund raising functions throughout the year which will re- quire your participation. One such _find raising function will be an adult skate-a-thon dnd dance on Saturday evening December 8, 1979. Please support your boy by supporting us: On another note I would like to advise that your Association's meetings will be posted in the Arena lobby. Please feel free to attend if you wish. C.J. O'Reilley President, R.M.H.A. ee eise GORD'S SKATE SHARPENING 445-9041 PROFESSIONAL SKATE CARE CENTER CUSTOM RADIUS) RUSSELL ARENA Mon.-Fri. 7-10 p.m. Sat.-Sun. 9-2:30 p.m.