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D2 THE EDMONTON JOURNAL, Wednesday, June 29, 1983 City Announcements Deaths 30 Deaths 30 Calgary man is denied bail after letter threatens Games By WAYNE KONDRO CALGARY On the basis of an "ambiguous" letter, a Calgary man has been denied bail for fear he'll commit terrorist acts at the World University Games in Edmonton. Police discovered the letter, which may have been written by another man, in Dragomir Gheorgag's residence after arresting him Friday because the Romanian government requested his extradition. Gheorgag, who has landed immigrant status, allegedly planned to send the letter to the Romanian government in an attempt to have his sister obtain a passport so she could emigrate to Canada. The letter states that unless his sister receives an exit visa, "I will see to it that at Universiade Edmonton '83 the Romanian delegation will have some bad times." It adds "I want justice and if you won't do it I will do it alone at any price." Court of Queen's Bench Judge William Brennan refused bail Tuesday on the basis Gheorgag is a threat to public peace. "I'm afraid if we turn this man loose he may cause real problems." After the hearing another man, Alex Constantinescu, claimed he wrote the letter for Gheorgag.

He said in an interview the language used was necessary "because that's the only way to deal with Romania. That's the only way to get our wives and children here." The court reconvened and Brennan was told Constantinescu wrote the letter. "How do we know that?" Brennan asked. "It was found in his (Gheorgag's) apartment. It expressed his intentions.

I've made my decision." Federal Crown Prosecutor Winston Fogarky said Gheorgag is wanted in Romania on charges of embezzlement and automobile theft. Gheorgag, a mechanic, defected from Romania in 1979. Defence lawyer Charles Stewart told court that in a telephone conversation last month, Gheorgag was speaking to his sister when "members of the Romanian state security" interrupted the call. "Gheorgag told them he would demonstrate," Stewart said. "He didn't suggest any violent acts." 'Caring9 principal honored ANDERSON, Eric Gustav On June 28, 1983, Mr.

Eric Anderson of Edmonton passed away at the age of 66 years. He is survived by his loving wife, Zena; two sons and two daughters, Garry of Duncan, British Columbia, Lynn of Edmonton, Mrs. G. (Elaine) Stuart of Ardrossan, Alberta and Mrs. F.

(Karen) Jenkins of Edmonton; four grandchildren; two brothers and two sisters, Harold Anderson of Fallis, Alberta, Roy Anderson of Red Deer, Alberta, Mrs. C. (Alva) Evansen of Mirror, Alberta and Mrs. D. (Ruth) Clandinnin of Edmonton.

Funeral senice will be held on Thursday, June 30th at 3:00 p.m. at Howard and McBride's Chapel, (10045-109 Street), Edmonton. Cremation will take place in the Edmonton Crematorium. If friends so desire, memorials may be made to the Alberta Heart Foundation, 10235-124 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5H 9Z9. Howard and McBride Funeral Services.

Phone 422-1141. ANDRIETZ, Fred On June 27, 1983 Mr. Fred Andrietz, formerly of Andrew, passed away at the age of 76 years. Survived by his loving wife Lucy; five sons and five daughters: Alex and his wife Marie of Edmonton, Bill and his wife Gerri, James and his wife Phyllis of Sherwood Park, Phil and his wife Irene of Whitehorse, Y.T., Leo and his wife Karen of Ardrossan, Mary Braun of Vancouver, Lena (David) Wasylyn-chuk of Edmonton, Olga (Steve) Burmey of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Alice (Matt) Senkow and Iris (Orest) Kurash of Edmonton; 16 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; three brothers and one sister: Nick of Smoky Lake, John of Edmonton, Steve of Windsor, Ontario, Sadie (Len) Diebert of St. Thomas, Ontario.

Predeceased by his father Alex in 1949, mother Nancy in 1960, one sister Wasylena Pawliuk in 1980. Prayers Wednesday, June 29 at 8:00 p.m. at Park Memorial Chapel (9709-111 Avenue). Funeral service Thursday, June 30 at 1 1 :30 a.m. at Park Memorial Chapel.

Reverend V. La-kusta officiating with interment in St. Michael's Cemetery. In lieu of other tributes, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association will be appreciated. Park Memorial Ltd.

Funeral Administrators and Directors (The Chapel on the Park) 426-0050. BAKER, Stella Maude On June 26th Mrs. Stella Maude Baker of the Lynnwood Extended Care Centre, Parker Pavilion, Edmonton, formerly of Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta passed away at the age of 87 years. She is survived by her loving husband, Floyd M. Baker, the former MLA for the Clover Bar Constituency; three children, Milton and his wife, Eileen, Kenneth and his wife, Mabel, both families of Edmonton and Stacia and her husband, Bill Gallop of Calgary, Alberta; eight grandchildren, Lome, Sharon, Dr.

Milton Baker, Donn, Darlene, Richard, Brenda and Robert; seven great-grandsons; many nieces and nephews in British Columbia, Ontario, Seattle and New York. Mrs. Baker was well known for her activities with the Robertson-Wesley United Church, with the Social Credit Auxiliary, with the Musical Circles; she was a Member of the Princess Rebecca Lodge 82 of Fort Saskatchewan. Mrs. Baker was a Social Credit Candidate in the 1952 Provincial Election.

Funeral service will be held Thursday, June 30th at 1:00 p.m. from the Robertson-Wesley United Church (10209 123 Street), Edmonton with Reverend Doctor A S. Edworthy and Reverend Doctor Ed Mullen officiating, interment will take place in the Fort Saskatchewan Cemetery. Relatives and friends wishing to pay their respects to Mrs. Baker may do so on Wednesday from 7:00 p.m.

to 9:00 p.m. at Howard and McBride's Chapel, 10045 109 Street, Edmonton. If trends so desire, in lieu of floral tributes, memorials may be made to The Robertson-Wesley United Church Memorial Fund, 10209 123 Street, Edmonton T5N 1N3. Howard and McBride, Funeral Services. Phone 422-1141.

BUCHANAN, Laura On June 25, 1983 Mrs. Laura Buchanan of Edmonton passed away at the age of 85 years. Survived by three sons and two daughters: Cliff of Sundre, Alberta, Pat of Penticton, B.C., Allen of Richmond, B.C., Blanche of Athabasca, Alberta, Iris of Vancouver; 20 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her husband. Funeral service Thursday, June 30 at 3:00 p.m.

at Park Memorial Chapel (9709-111 Avenue). Reverend Kenneth Walker officiating with interment in the Evergreen Memorial Gardens. Park Memorial Ltd. Funeral Administrators and Directors (The Chapel on the Boulevard) 426-0050. BUSKA (BUSKI), Wanda On June 28, 1983 Mrs.

Wanda Buska (Buski) of Edmonton passed away at the age of 82 years. Survived by two sons: Dr. Julius Buski and his wife Nonie of St. Albert, and Dr. John Buski and his wife Alexandra ot Edmonton; four grandchildren; Mark, Nancy, Catherine and Stefan all at home.

Predeceased by her husband Dr. Stefan Buski in 1977. Prayers Sunday, July 3 at 8:00 p.m. at Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church. (11485-106 Street).

Funeral service Monday. July 4 at 10:00 a.m. Holy Rosary Catholic Church. (11485-106 Street). Reverend E.

Klimuszko officiating with interment in St. Anthony's Cemetery. Donations to the Alberta Heart Fund or the Arthritis Association of Edmonton (P.O. Box 12078 Edmonton T5J 3L2) will be appreciated. Park Memorial Ltd.

Funeral Administrators and Directors (The Chapel on the Boulevard). 426-0050. Taxi driver took robber to police An Edmonton taxi driver took her fare to the police station when he tried to rob her last June, court heard Tuesday. Crown Prosecutor Lloyd Nelson said Reola Daniel refused to be intimidated by Ralph Brian Skelding when he held a pellet gun to her neck. Skelding, 21, pleaded guilty to attempted robbery and was sentenced by Court of Queen's Bench Justice R.P.

Foisy to 30 months in prison. Court heard the robber tried to escape when the taxi stopped at the Londonderry police station. The Skyline Cabs driver wrestled the gun away and hailed two officers. Foisy also prohibited Skelding from owning or carrying weapons for 10 years. 7 In a scene reminiscent of To Sir With Love, former Kennedale School students shed tears and shared memories about the inspiration of principal Bill Rollans.

Monday was Bill Rollans Day in the school housed in the Youth Development Centre, Alberta's most restrictive juvenile institution. Rollans is leaving the school at 13120 34th which teaches Alberta's convicted juvenile offenders, to pursue his doctorate at the University of Alberta. About 300 people filled the school gymnasium to give presents and compliments to Rollans, at the school for 13 years. The school is run by the Edmonton public board for the Social Services and Community Health Department. Up Where We Belong, the song from the movie An Officer and A Gentleman, was performed by two students.

Before she was overcome with tears, one former student, now a mother of seven, thanked Rollans for being such a supportive father figure. Another former student, now a personnel director of a local business, said it was Rollans who put her on the right path. Rollans was described by students, teachers and social services officials as compassionate, caring, patient, terrific, special, one of a kind, remarkable, humanitarian and positive. "I've learned more from Bill than anyone else," said Ernie Homeniuk, Westfield principal. "I can't see why he's going to university, he's got it all." Rollans said he was overwhelmed by the party, especially when he saw former students at the head table.

"I feel I should be honoring every one of you," he told the crowd. He commended former students for their "courage to move ahead to put behind the problems that seemed very large at the time. "This is not something I can walk away from easily at all. "Thanks for being you it's been a most satisfying and rewarding experience," he concluded to a standing ovation. The Edmonton Journal CARTWRIGHT, Harold On June 28, 1983 Mr.

Harold Cartwright of Edmonton passed away at the age of 57 years. Survived by his loving wife Dorothy; five sons and one daughter: Mrs. Edith (Frank) Havig of St. Albert, Arthur of Edmonton, Harry and his wife Rose of Stony Plain, Douglas, Neil and his wife Betty, Dale, all of Edmonton; 13 grandchildren; one great-grandson; two brothers and four sisters: William of Stony Plain, Wayne of St. Albert, Agatha of Queen Charlotte Islands, Marie and Virginia in the State of Washington, Georgina of Morinville.

Predeceased by his parents and three brothers. Prayers Friday, July 1 at 8:00 p.m. at Park Memorial Chapel (9709-111 Avenue). Funeral service Saturday, July 2 at 10:00 a.m. at Park Memorial Chapel with interment in Holy Cross Cemetery.

In lieu of other tributes, donations to the Alberta Heart Foundation will be appreciated. Park Memorial Ltd. Funeral Administrators and Directors (The Chapel on the Boulevard) 426-0050. CLARKE, Stephen James On June 24, 1983, Stephen James Clarke, aged 10 years massed away suddenly. -te leaves to mourn his loving mother, Lorraine; his sister, Shannon; and younger brother, Douglas; grandparents, and Irene Beaudry of Sturgeon Falls, Ontario; and jrandparents, Peter, and Alma Clarke of North Bay, Ontario; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

rather Stein will be officiating. Memorial services to be held Thursday, June 30 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Theresa's Church, Mill Woods. Refreshments will be served afterwards.

CUSTER, Helen Ann On June 28, 1983 Mrs. Helen Ann Custer of Edmonton age 58 years passed away. She leaves one son David, Calgary; her mother Mrs. Nancy Dombroski, Edmonton; one sister Mrs. Carol Maynard, Barrie, Ontario and one niece Vanessa Maynard.

Prayers will be held Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. in the Wild Rose Chapel of Connelly-McKinley Funeral Home (10011-114 Street). Reverend Frank Kosawiewicz O.M.I, will celebrate a Mass of the Resurrection Thursday at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Church (106 Street and Princess Elizabeth Avenue) followed by interment in Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of other tributes donations may be made to The Canadian Cancer Society.

The Floral Chapels, Connelly-McKinley Ltd. Phone 422-2222. GOETHALS, George On June 25, 1983 Mr. George Goethals ot Edmonton passed away at the age of 48 years. Survived by his cousins: Maurice and Stephanie Biomme of St.

Albert. Bert, Hazel, Bart, and Brad Biomme ot Spruce Grove. Oscar, Susan, Brenda and David Biomme of Edmonton; Debbie. Ron and Laura Goertzm of Stony Plain. Predeceased by his parents Jules and Josephine Goethals and one brother Valere.

Funeral service Thursday, June 30 at 10:00 a.m. at Park Memorial Chapel (9709-1 1 1 Avenue). Reverend L. Seratto officiating with interment in Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of other tributes, donations to the Northern Alberta Children's Hospital, Box 505, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 2K1 or Palliative Care Unit, Youville Pavilion, Edmonton General Hospital, 11111 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta.

Park Memorial Ltd. Funeral Administrators and Directors (The Chapel on the Boulevard) 426-0050. HARPHAM, Walter John (Jack) On June 27, 1983 Jack Harpham of Edmonton, Alberta passed away. He is survived by his dearly loved wife, Esther; his daughter, Joan Gray of Port Coquitlam, B.C., his son, Neil of Charlotte-town, P.E.I.; five grandchildren, Rebecca, Kevin and Lori Gray, Kent and Stoney Harpham; two sisters, Dolly Luck of Tisdale, Saskatchewan and Doreen Stevenson of Abbots-ford, B.C.; one brother, Harry ot Eldersley, Saskatchewan; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 30 at 1:00 p.m.

at the Foster and McGarvey Funeral Chapel. Reverend Clair Woodbury will officiate and cremation will follow. No flowers by request, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or to the Alberta Heart Foundation would be gratefully appreciated. Foster and McGarvey Limited. Funeral directors and Licensed Crematorium.

428-6666. HORTON, Mrs. Katherine Of Tulliby Lake passed away in the Islay Hospital on Saturday, June 25, 1983 at the age of 80 years. She is survived by two daughters, Margaret (Mrs. Bill Nelson) of Marwayne and Joan (Mrs.

Lars Belsheim) of Tulliby Lake; two sons, Eric (Josephine) Horton of Fairview, Alberta and T. W. (Adele) Horton of Marwayne, 16 grandchildren; 11 greatgrandchildren; two brothers, Eric and Ernest Thome. Funeral services will be conducted from the Bethel Lutheran Church, Lee Park, Alberta on Wednesday, June 29, at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow in the Frog Lake Cemetery.

McCaw Funeral Service Ltd. of Lloydminster, Alberta will administer the funeral arrangements. KOLEWASKI, Roy On June 20, 1983 Mr. Roy Kolewaski of Gernsey, Channel Islands passed away at the age of 56 years. He leaves to mourn Lynn, his loving companion of the last 14 years; his loving mother, Mrs.

Julia Kolewaski of Edmonton; six brothers and four sisters, Joe and his wife, Helen, Mike and his wife, Mary, Dan and his wife, Rose, Peter and his wife, Stella, Steve and his wife, Irene, all of Edmonton, Vic and his wife, Myrna of Calgary, Alberta, Mary Zurawell of Thorhild, Alberta, Anne Chipeniuk and her husband, Peter of Edmonton, Sophie Linville and her husband, John of West-lock, Alberta, and Rose Newfeld of Edmonton. Also wife, Vicky of Calgary. He was predeceased by his father, John Kolewaski in 1950, and his sister, Helen in 1936. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, June 30 at 10:00 a.m. at the Evergreen Funeral Chapel, 16204 Fort Road ('j mile east of Manning Freeway on 167 Avenue, 'A mile south on the Old Fort Road) with Father Joseph R.

Royer officiating Cremation took place at Gernsey, Channel Islands. If friends so desire, in lieu ot floral tributes, memorials may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 9907 108 Avenue, Edmonton. Evergreen Funeral Chapel (Licensed Funeral Directors). Phone 973-9131 (The Chapel in the Park). MURRAY, Alexander (Alex) Daniel On June 28, 1983, Mr.

Alexander (Alex) Daniel Murray, of Edmonton passed away at the age of 72 years. He is survived by his loving wife, Beatrice; six sons, Daniel, Douglas, Bruce and his wife, Leslie-Ann, David and his fiance, Lorene, all of Edmonton, Bob and his wife, Mane of Hawarden, Saskatchewan, Fred ot Wetaskiwin; two daughters, Pat and her husband, Yutie Urano of Lethbridge, Joanne Tymkow and her friend, Ben Lydom of Edmonton; seven grandchildren; his mother-in-law, Mrs. Martha Melny-chuk of Edmonton; one brother, Bob of Terrace, B.C.; and one sister, Mrs. Vivian McHugh of Dawson Creek, C. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 30, 1983 at 10:00 a m.

at Hainstock and Son Funeral Chapel with Reverend Gerry deVries officiating. Interment to follow at Evergreen Memorial Gardens. Friends and relatives wishing to pay their respects may do so on Wednesday, June 29, 1983 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Hainstock and Son Funeral Chapel.

If friends so desire, donations may be made to the Youville Palliative Care Unit, co Edmonton General Hospital. Hainstock and Son Funeral Chapel in charge of arrangements. 10541 81 Avenue. Phone 432-1714. RUBIN, Betty Died suddenly June 27, 1983, beloved mother of Marcia and Veto Gailiunas and Cynthia Brill Silverstein; loving grandmother of Victor, Adam, Paul, Amy, Mark and Steven.

Funeral services Wednesday, June 29 1983 at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel at the Jewish Cemetery, 7622 101 Avenue. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Fund. SPRINKLE, Wilma Joyce On June 27, 1983, Mrs. Wilma Sprinkle of Stony Plain, Alberta passed away aged 31 years.

She leaves to mourn her loss, her loving husband, Tom; one son, Jason; and her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Peoples, Sundre, Alberta. A memorial service will be held in the Elks Hall, Stony Plain, Alberta, on Friday, July 1 at 3:00 p.m. with Mr. Richard Doll-man officiating and cremation in the Chapel of Chimes Crematorium.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Watchtower Society. Chapel of Chimes, Roy and Owen. Funeral Consultants and Licensed Crematorium. Phone STANNERS, Nora Isobel On June 27, 1983. Mrs.

Nora Isobel Stanners of Edmonton (and Alberta Beach) passed away at the age of 66 years. She is survived by her loving husband, Norman; two sons, Donald and his wife, Penny of St. Albert, Lorn and his wife, Patricia of Edmonton; one daughter, Sandra and her husband, Ken (CD.) Lyons of Edmonton; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two brothers, Robert Adair of Edmonton, Barney Adair of Portage-la-Prairie, Manitoba; and one sister, Mrs. Aileen Powers of Edmonton. Nora Stanners was a past President and Charter Member of Ladies Auxiliary, Strathcona Branch (150), Royal Canadian Legion.

Funeral service will be held on Thursday. June 30, 1983 at 100 p.m. at Hainstock and Son Funeral Chapel. Cremation to follow. If friends so desire, donations may be made to the charity of one's choice.

Hainstock and Son Funeral Chapel in charge ot arrangements. 10541 81 Avenue. Phone 432-1714. QUERENGESSER, Minnie On June 27, 1983 at General Hospital Mrs. Minnie Queren-gesser of Edmonton passed away at 89 years.

Predeceased by her husband Edward Ouerengesser in 1969 she leaves to mourn her loss a stepdaughter Mrs. Myra Jensen and two granddaughters of Edmonton, numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service on Thursday, June 30th at 2 00 p.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church, (96 Street at 108 Avenue) with Reverend Horst Gutsche officiating.

Interment at family plot at Evergreen Memorial Gardens. It friends so desire, memorials may be made to the charity of one's own choice. The Floral Chapels. Andrews McLaughlin Ltd. 10011-114 Street, Phone 488-0121.

Box 2421, Edmonton T5J2S6 Doily by oorritr in Mfto Edmonton $1 30 am ntkj ouhidt Mtro Edmonton, $1 .60 ptr wwk. Doy by moil in Conodo ond Amd Forai addrMMf $168.00 par yoor, ot olhtr countnti $324.00 pryjr. SingfeCopitl Mon.mruThun.25 Sot. ond Sun. 301 (PricM flioy dfftr ouhidt hNt Provincaof Albtrto) A member of the Audit Bureau ot Circulation Principal Bill Rollans inspiration to students Bulletin Board Circulation (Carrier, Mail Sub.) 425-1274 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m.

Sat and Sun 8 a -2 iti. Waskahegan Hikers, West from Elk Island Park. July 3. Meet at Beverly Crest Motel, 134th Street and 118th Avenue. Bring lunch, Leader: Stan Skirrow, 469-1949.

CORRECTION Rfc Woodmrfi No Ptaot Ufct Horn ftaW Ryar attcn tppean In Vtt Edmonton Journal on Wodnaaday, June 29, Ittt. Paot 25 Item Town A Country 5 Speed Bike is available in man's only Papa Item ln-giis Self Clean Range photo Is $629 model, ttem Sylvania 26" Colour Television remote control is not at shown Papa 31 Item Eureka Mighty Mite Vacuum Cleaner should have read S-oca. cleaning anachmant set. Woodward's regrets any inconvenience thts may hava caused its customers. The Edmonton Scottish Society will be entertaining the British Universiade team at Grant MacEwan Park at El-lerslie.

tonight, 8-11 p.m. City Parke Recreation Wednesday evening Wildlife Walk with Capital City Park naturalist at 7 p.m. Riverdale Community Hall. Call Classified -Advertising 428-1234 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Sat 9 a -5 m.

Murray Hamilton managed city dairy Murray Hamilton, a First World War veteran and longtime dairyman, died Saturday aged 88. Mr. Hamilton was born in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland. He came to Canada in 1913 and worked on farms in Saskatchewan and Alberta before enlisting and seeing overseas service. He came to Edmonton in 1925, found a job with the Edmonton City Dairy and worked his way up to general manager.

Mr. Hamilton was a director of the metropolitan board of the YMCA, Edmonton Exhibition Association and Alberta and Northwest Chamber of Mines. He was also the president of the Edmonton Milk Foundation, Kiwanis and Highland Games Association. He is survived by his wife Nellie, daughter Lois Fisher of Edmonton, son and daughter-in-law, Don and Jean Hamilton of Edmonton, seven grandchildren, one great-granddaughter and one sister, Elizabeth Prior of Irma. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m.

today in the Knox Metropolitan United Church, 8307 109th St. gency first aid course, covering breathing emergencies, severe bleeding, shock, poisoning and loss of consciousness, July 4, 8:30 a.m-5:30 p.m. Red Cross House, 9931 106th St. For details, call 423-2680 Library Shut-In Service is looking tor substitute volunteers during July and August to provide bookcart service to residents of extended care institutions and senior citizen lodges. Hours are flexible.

Call the library at 423-2331 ext 318 Chalmers United Church, Calder. Reunion to celebrate the 55th anniversary of the union of the Presbyterians and Methodists. July 1-3. For information call Cecil, Retail Display i Advertising 425-9120 830 am p.m. Red Cross Blood Donor Clinic June 29.

11 a m-3 p.m. of A Hospital, Aberhart auditorium, 11250 83rd Ave. Group Against Smokers' Pollution (GASP), usually held the second week in the month, will re-convene in the fall. The Ombudsman CHAPEL OF CHIMES FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM CREMATION STILL ONLY Orange Benevolent Society, Indian Head, Saskatchewan, 60th anniversary celebration and reunion, July 8,9 and 10. All former residents asked to contact Mrs.

Hutchison at the Society, 1954 Angus Regina, Sask. S4T 126. (306) 522-8258. John Brown 423-9522 Write The Ombudsman Box 2421 Edmonton T5J 2S6 West YMCA Day camp program designed for youths, 9-13 years old, who enjoy sports Call Kathy at Cross emer Canadian Red Society, eight-hour Policemen challenged to row Newsroom 420-1919 Sports Sports Results 423-9598 423-4262 Nick fJU Lees X) for you and your baby IF YOU KNOW prudent John Warren, you'll never believe this story. John was skipping his Edmonton Canada 1 committee yacht under Lions Gate Bridge last weekend when the Kahlea ran out of fuel.

The boat was only 30 metres off the rocks when Tom Pontin, John Wilmot, Cort Smith and Al Keefe rigged sails and escaped. But a harbor patrol vessel steamed up and told them it was forbidden to travel under sail in the harbor. When John explained the predicament, the nice patrol guys towed the Kahlea to a floating gas station. I think it very unfair that some of John's mutinous crew now refer to him as Capt. Highhner.

ORMSBY schoolteahcer Karen Turner and her class went overboard for Canada 1, collecting all they could on our America's Cup challenger. On Thursday, the class of eight- and nine-year-olds will pick up their report cards dressed in red and white. I COULDN'T believe my good fortune when Journal editor Steve Hume told me he'd send me to Newport, R.I. on assignment if Canada raced the U.S. on Sept.

13. He's usually such a tight-fisted guy. I THINK the guys in the police and fire departments are a bunch of wimps. If fact, I'm willing to eat my smelliest runners and bet beer that neither of them could put together enough burly and co-ordinated guys to beat my rugby rowing eight during the Prairies Regatta July 16 at Wabamun. Edmonton Rowing Club's Blaine Schamber has kindly offered to lend shells.

FOR HARRY, England and St. George! Where are you Englishmen, strong and true? Your help is urgently wanted. The Alberta St. George of England Society is in danger of not lighting one of 41 ethnic community fires to mark the start of Universiade. "Rain during the last two weekends made it impossible for us to pick up the lumber we had arranged to collect," said Philip Brook.

The society will have lumber delivered but needs help in stacking it. Remember how our ancestors built bonfires to warn of the Spanish Armada? Let's get out there and do it again. Call Philip now (Days: 462-8334. Evenings: 463-0446) KM? I SAW the pink elephant for the first time in the west end. When I spotted it later at the legislature grounds, I thought I needed help.

But they scoffed at me in the office. "It's your buddies in the 435 Hercules Squadron," photographer Jim Cochrane told me. "They kidnapped it in Ontario." American exchange officer Capt. Frank Marlow told me the elephant was the Trenton-based 436 Hercules Squadron's mascot. "It was taken from their orderly room under the cover of darkness," he told me.

"It weighs 200 pounds and it took four guys to carry it. The police still haven't figured how we did it." The elephant was painted flourescent pink and, Tuesday, posed for photos in Big E. When you hove your child's birth announcement published for 2 davs in the Journal, you'll receive deluxe pack of pure Penaten baby preparations. Penaten is synonymous with healthy and happy baby care. To place your 2 day ad, CALL JOURNAL CLASSIFIED 428-1234 and we'll arrange for your complimentary packs to be delivered to you.

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