m2 __ Castlegar News _Morch 7 — Peter Mueller of The vietory, Mi t title FURANO, JAPAN (AP) ° 4, for hi is lat rushes, kept alive his bid for a fourth World Cup downhill title by winning a downhill ski race Saturday over Marc Girardelli of Luxembourg. Two Canadians cracked the top 10. Rob Boyd of Whistler; placed fifth as the top North American and Donald Stevens of Rossland was eighth. Mueller, 29, who converted the 100th start of his career into his 16th victory, shot down the 2,997-metre Spiess Course on Japan's northernmost island of Hokkaido in one rs second of the season, increased his point total to 96, 15 less than Swiss teammate Pirmin Zurbriggen. fe Zurbriggen, the runaway leader in the race for overall title, eould have-elinched the first distipline title of his seven-year career with a victory, but placed 23rd, ‘his worst finish of the season, ‘ ¥ ad By winning the two remaining races — at Aspen, Colo., has an d four and at minute 53.89 seconds. the two overall champion, who has yet to win a race this season, was clocked in 1:64.64. Michael | Mair of Italy was third in 1:54.84. ZWIESEL, WEST GER- MANY (AP) — Corinne Schmidhauser of Switzerland won the last women's slalom of the to witha Steiner of Austria was third. McKinney came into the race with a two-point lead over in the season clinch the World Cup title in the discipline. Schmidhauser posted the fastest times in both runs on the fog-shrouded course to score her third World Cup victory of the season. The 22-year-old Swiss ra- cer clinched the slalom title when her closest rival, Amer- iean Tamara McKinney, dropped out after making a mistake in the second run. Erika Hess of Switzerland, the world slalom champion, placed second, while Ros- slalom standings. She was seventh after the first run and started aggressively in the second heat, but dropped out after nearly falling mid- way down the course. Schmidhauser finished the slalom season with 110 points, McKinney was second with 99, while Hess, last sea- son's winner, was third with 96. The race had no impact on overall World Cup standings. Maria Walliser of Switzer- land regained the overall lead finish for Mueller, who won’ the final three races. last title in 1982 by sweeping “It’s wonderful to win my ‘100th World Cup downhill Schmidhauser wins by winning the giant slalom on Friday. She has 239 points, nine more than team- mate Vreni Schneider, Schmidhauser was in full control on a course covered with fresh, wet snow. She raced through the 46gate first run in 46.10 seconds, .22 seconds faster than Camilla Nilsson of Sweden. The Swiss kept up the pace in the second run, completing the 48-gate course in 46.63 for a winning aggregate of one minute, 82.73 seconds. Both runs had a vertical drop of 140 metres. Hess was fifth after the first run, .67 behind Schmid- hauser, but raced a daring second run of 46,89 to place secorid with a combined time of 1:88.48. She also finished second in Friday's giant sla- lom. 5 It was the final slalom race for Hess, who is retiring at the end of the season after a remarkable career. The 24- year-old Swiss ace won the combined and slalom titles earlier this month at World Championships in Crans- Monta, Switzerland. At the 1982 world cham- pionships in Schladming, Austria, Hess won the slal- om, giant slalom and com- bined titles. Three years la- ter in Bormio, Italy, she re- tained the combined title. CFL drops CTV ties TORONTO (CP) — The Canadian Football League will end its 26-year rela- tionship with the CTV tele- vision network in favor of an independent, country-wide network of stations, says Norm Kimhall, president of Montreal Alouettes and Pete chairman of the CFL's TV. CTV, we are forming an in- network that will The CFL has yet to of- ficially announce a new TV package. A three-year deal with Carling-O’Keefe expired after the 1986 season. “Because we can't reach a satisfactory agreement with Rose _ calls it quits TAMPA, FLA. (AP) — Cincinnati Reds manager Pete Rose, the most prolific hitter in the history of major- league baseball, says 1987 will probably be his last sea- son as a player. Rose, 45, also says it is possible he will not resume active playing status until Sept. 1, when teams are al- lowed additions to their 24-man rosters. “T'd say this will be my last year,” Rose said Friday. “If I don't play until September, I couldn't see myself coming back next year.” Rose, who rejoined the Reds in August 1984 as player-manager, lost his playing status during the off- season when he was dropped from the Reds‘ 40-man winter roster so the team could protect another young play- er. He is not eligible to return to the active roster until May 15 or afterward. Hig list of records includes 4,256 career hits, breaking the previous all-time record of 4,191 held by Ty Cobb, Rose, who broke into big- league baseball as a Reds rookie in 1963, has a caree: batting average of .303,: but hit just 219 last season with 52 hits in 72 games. CASTLEGAR SLOW PITCH General Meeting Fri., March 6 LEAGUE Annual 6:30 p.m. Arena Complex 1 Rep required from each team. do a substantial number of games,” Kimball said Friday. “This should be coming from the commissioner (Doug Mit- chell) and not me, but I think it’s time someone explained what's really been happen- ing. “Doug has been working his tail off on this and senior management at CTV has not responded to him,” ... * Kimball said CTV. produc- * ed nothing in contract talks that was substantial. “For all intents and pur- poses, they were blackmail- ing us. And we weren't going to bow to it.” Kimball said the dollar fig- ures suggested by CTV for airing CFL games, “was, in my view, ridiculous.” CTV official Johnny Esaw said: “If that's the way they want it (CTV out), that’s fine. Then we won't be in football. But we're not negotiating with Norm Kimball. Nor have we been told anything. We have a 2 p.m. meeting with Mitchell on Monday and we'll wait and see what hap- pens then.” CTV's proposal to carry CFL games this season in- cludes lifting of local black- outs. And Esaw says Mitchell has told CTV that would not be a problem. Kimball indicated CBC and the TSN pay-TV channel would each get a package of games. Don MacPheson, head of CBC sports, said: “We're coming close to an agree- ment.” TSN president Gord Craig said he has received no of- ficial word from the CF on his submission for a 20-game package to be aired Thursday nights. Doug Holtby, president of Edmonton's ITV which would be the flagship station of an independent network, said he’s hopeful the plan will go through, although no papers have been signed. Holtby said CHCHN in Hamilton would carry games in the southern Ontario market area. Other confirmed stations are CFAC in Calgary, CKND in Winnipeg and new inde- pendents in Regina and Sas- katoon. Rounding out Switzerland in 1:64.87 and Boyd, in 1:55.04. 2.000 GAMES Doug Lewis of Salisbury, Vt., ed his best outing of peng eae no by f ecg ist in 1:5580; just behind Huber of Austria. Y Btevens clocked 1:55.35, while Hiroyuko Aihara of Japan was ninth and Klaus Gatermann of West i Ttbriggen said he “made « mistake just after|ihe starting point. I almost fell on the soft snow but I in the later on First chance Sunday By The Associated Press ‘Thanks to Dominique Wilkins and Glenn Rivers, the Boston Celtics will have to wait until Sunday for a chance to become the first NBA team to win 2,000’ games. “We needed a win, and it was great to get this one,” Wilkins said after scoring 36 points to lead Atlanta to a 115-105 victory over the Celtics, giving the struggling Hawks only their third victory in their last eight games. Rivers, ranked fourth in the league in assists, turned scorer against Boston, connecting for 12 of his 21 points in the fourth period. “] started penetrating and made some jumpers,” Rivers said. “I loved it.” Boston coach K.C. Jones wasn't as happy after losing not only the game but guard Dennis Johnson, who sprained his left Achilles teridon early in the first quarter while scrambling after a ball. In other games, it was: New Jersey Nets 125, Indiana Pacers 115; Portalnd Trail Blazers 123, Detroit Pistons 111; Dallsa Mavericks 123, Philadelphia 76ers 110; and Los Angeles Lakers 121, Golden State Warriors 109. Larry Bird led Boston with 34 points, including 15 in the first period, as the Celtics took an early lead. Boston Profit statements end bidding continued to topy with the Hawks, building up 4 43-26 lead in the second quarter. But Atlanta pulled to within 59-56 by halftime, setting the «tage for the second-half winning drive. LAKERS 121 WARRIORS 109 : Kareem Abdul-Jabbar scored a season-high 30 points and Magic Johnson added 21 as the Lakers made it ‘six straight wins. Joe Barry Carroll scored 24 points for the Warriors, who lost for the eighth tim ein their last 11 games. MAVERICKS 123 76ers 110 Mark Aguirre had 30 points for Dallas, including 16 in a third-quarter run, Aguirre and Rolando Blackman, who scored 29 points, sparked Dallas to a 35-point third quarter in which the Mavericks increased their 56-47 halftime lead to 91-75. BLAZERS 123 PISTONS 111 Portland's Kiki ph inued his on the road, scoring 35 points as Portland snapped Detroit's five-game winning streak. NETS 125 PACERS 115 Buck Williams seored a career-high 35 points and added 18 rebounds for New Jersey. Williams combined with Orlando Woolridge for 30 points during a 46-11 second-half surge that rallied the Nets from an 82-63 third-quarter deficit to.a 16-point lead. Wadkins destroys] challengers Editor’s note: This article is the conclusion of a two-part feature about the Castlegar Old Time Fiddlers. on-the annual SunFest float in Castlegar, at Silver City Days in Trail, the summer park concerts in Castlegar and the child development centre telethon in Rossland. “We play where and when we are asked,” said Edith. “We travel hundreds of miles and give free entertain- ment because we consider ourselves to be ambassadors of goodwill. Besides, Castlegar. has something special to show off,” she added, “and we want to promote our town. There is a lot of talent in the Kootenay area.” The highpoint for last year’s was the club's appearance for the week of June 25 to July 2 (Kootenay Week) on the stage of the BC. Pavilion at Expo. Nine fe went to V to rep the club: Ron and Mary Gemmell, Bill Marks, Jack Regnier, Tony Smandych, Charlie Baynton, Harold Holm, Walter Crockett,and Ron ManNamee, “It was quite an honor to have been accepted,” Mary said, “as well as a lot of fun.” Her personal letter of thanks from Premier Bill Vander Zalm reads in part: “I am particularly pleased that your or ion par d, our world-wide reputation for talent and hospitality, key ingredients that will keep British Columbia's visitors coming back again and again.” Their efforts are not always so readily appreciated, they tell me. People tend to take for granted too often what is given free for the good of the community. And we all like to be appreciated. However, this year also promises to be a big one for Castlegar once again. The city will play host to the provincials Old Timie Fiddlers competitions. ‘The date is April 11 and the place is the Community Complex. Eliminations will continue all day and the public will be able to buy admission tickets to hear and watch them. In the evening the final for reels, jigs and waltzes, will take place followed by a dance with the music being — what else? — qld time fiddle music. A big crowd is expected. There will be three well-known judges: Bob Montgomery of Oyama, Slim Hauser of Sardis and Slim Bulinger of Gleichen, Alta. There will be five categories: (1) Champion, (2) Limited — by age, (3) Open — any age, (4) Seniors — over 65, and (5) Juniors — up to 18. Day of Prayer set Banners, posters, anniver- of Prayer. In 1887, a young sary cakes, costumes, bal- John Charters... By The Associated Press ry at this point,” Williams said. Baltimore Orioles owner Edward Bennett Williams said Friday it wasn't collu- sion among owners that end- ed baseball's bidding war for free agents, it was the shock of seeing their own profit- and-loss statements. That came in 1985, just prior to settlement of the two-day players’ strike. Since then, high-priced free agents have had a hard time getting bids for their services. “The whole exposure of the books had a very chilling ef- fect on the ownership,” Wil- liams said at Baltimore's spring training camp in Mi- ami. “They realized they'd gone awry in their expendi- tures and one of the most significant places was in out- bidding each other in the free-agent market.” The Major League Base- ball Players’ Association, however, maintains it was Fishing Report With the spring ‘weather becoming warmer and brigh- ter, the fishing activity in the area continues to improve. Robson's Rod Zaytsoff reeled in a five-pound and four-pound dolly. Francis MacDonald of Castlegar managed to pick up a three-pound dolly, while Ceril Sookachoff of Blueberry Creek settled for a three- pound dolly. Castlegar's Mike Varabieff reeled in an eight-pound dolly while Barry Sherstibetoff of Robson had a seven-pound dolly. Genelle residents Ernie and Shirley Geronazzo came up with a six- and three- pound dolly, while Bill and Marce Wright of Castlegar settled for five-, eight- and 10-pound dollys. Jack Dunn of Castlegar reeled in a two-pound dolly while John Marshall had a three- and two-pound catch. illusion and has filed two separate grievances. An arbitrator is conducting hearings in a case involving 1985 free agents. Last week, another grievance was filed after such big-name 1986 frée agents as Tim Raines, Andre Dawson, Lance Parrish, Ron Guidry and Rich Gedman re- mained unsigned. The Orioles signed free- agent infielders Rick Bur- leson and Ray Knight during the offseason. But talks with Guidry apparently have come to a dead end. CHANCES SLIM “I don't think there’s much prospect of our signing Guid- Thirteen-year veteran Robin Yount, who led the Milwaukee Brewers with a (B12 average” last’ season, signed a multi-year contract, reported to be worth $1 mil- lion a year. Cincinnati general manager Bill Bergesch plans to meet this weekend with agents for the six unsigned Reds — outfielders Kal Dan- ields and Eric Davis and pit- chers John Franco, Ron Rob- inson, Tom Browning and Frank Williams. The New York Mets and relief pitcher Roger McDow- ell may be near agreement on a contract but the team is farther from agreement with several other key players, including centre fielder Len- ny Dykstra and pitcher Sid Fernandez. The Seattle Mariners sign- ed pitcher Mark Huismann, outfielder Mike Kingery, shortstop.Rey Quinones and second baseman Harold Rey- nolds. That leaves third baseman Jim Presley and first baseman Brick Smith as the only unsigned Mariners. Bo Jackson, the 1985 Heis- man Trophy winner who MIAMI (AP) — Lanny Wadkins compiled an early 6-under-par 66 and let a howling wind destroy his would-be challengers Satur- day in the third round of the $1-million Doral Qpen golf tournament. “I can't remember when I played a better round,” the veteran Wadkins said after his bogey-free effort enabled him to complete three trips over the wind-raked Blue Monster course at Doral in 207. “I hit about a half-dozen shots that I just went ‘Woo, that’s as good as I can hit,’ ” said Wadkins, who played more than a half-hour in front of the other contenders. “To have no bogeys on this course, in this wind, it’s very satisfying.” His 9-under-par total put him two strokes in front of Ken Brown going into today's final round of the chase for a $180,000 first prize. “He'll be a hard man to catch,” said the 30-year-old Brown, a journeyman Scot who has yet to win after three full seasons on the American tour. He had a 69 in the wind that gusted to more than 60 kilometres per hour and tormented some of the game's finest. players. There was Seve Balles- teros, twiee a Masters cham- pion and a two-time British Open champion, scowling and spouting Spanish no one wanted to translate on the way to a 2-over-par 74. There was former Masters champ Bernhard Langer, muttering in German in a scrambly 76 that included a triple-bogey 7 from the wind- whipped lake on the 18th. There was Larry Rinker, once two in front of the pack, also finding that water on the 18th, resulting in another 7 and another 76. HORROR SHOW And in the forefront of the golfing horror show there was Mark Calcavecchia, who had the Jead along with four holes to play and finished five shots back. Calcavecchia, a third-place finisher in the first three tournaments this year, hit two shots into the water on the 18th hole. chose baseball over football ( arrived two days ahead of ' schedule at the Kansas City Royals training camp, as did shortstop Buddy Bi: Jackson, called in Septem- ber after three months in Class AA, hit .207 in 25 games for the Royals, hitting a 475-foot home run in one game. ball at Kinnaird Eler Valley Recreation office 2:30-4:30 p.m. play Beaver Volley public skating CASTLEGAR & AREA RECREATION DEPARTMENT MARCH 1 — Public Skating 2:15-4:00 p.m. Admission 75¢ Children, $1.00 Students, $1.25 Adult MARCH 2 — Lunch Hour Hockey, 12-1 Skating 1-2 p.m. $1.25. Beginner Drum Lessons stort today, $25 for 10 lessons at Twin Rivers. Adult Volley entary 7 p.m. MARCH 3 — Cabbage Patch and Teddy Beor Birthday Party 2:30-4 p.m. at the Complex. Registration fee of $2.00 includes a snack and party treats. Rebels ploy Beaver MARCH 4 — Lunch Hour Hockey 12-1 p.m. Dog obedience classes stort tonight $25 for 10 lessons. Register a! the MARCH 5 — Parent & Tot Skating 11-12 noon. Public Skating MARCH 6 — Public skating 2:00-3:45. Fridoy Fitness ot Kinnaird Elementary. 5-6 p.m. $2 drop in fee. Rebels MARCH 7 — Saturday morning fitness at complex, 9:30 10:30. $2 drop in fee. At 2101-6th Ave., Castlegar Phone 365-3386 Parent and Tot jom tourney at complex. No Grace Kanester Castlegar WINS A FREE TICKET Provincial people wina free each. You could be a winner too! Look for your name in the “OPEN MON- DAYS” column of the Castlegar News every Sunday! Two lucky LIED ticket *° Boot Exchange CASTLEGAR & DISTRICT MINOR SOCCER NUAL GENERAL MEETING Thursday, March 5 7:90 p.m. Community Complex REGISTRATION DATE March 28 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. SSBC CELLTI~ * 4 ne “WINTER GAMES _ SYONEY. N.S. (CP) — Final medal ston. lings atter Saturday's events at dina atv Joy's events at the Conodo rB8e o-nuundeck loons, skits will be included . this year in the observance of World Day of Prayer, March 6. The 1987 'setvice, ‘entitled “Come and Rejoice,” focuses on the beginnings and’ de- velopment of the World Day American woman, Mary El len James, recognized the value of united prayer in a world of violence and suf- fering. From then to the present wheti women’ of 170 countries join in a day of prayer, it has been increas- ing in scope. Reflections & recollections FIDDLER TUNE... Castlegar Old Time Fiddlers play for area seniors recently. There's one interesting aspect to this contest which is different from most — the judges are required to give a performance to demonstrate their skill. In the course of oar interview we talked of many aspects of this part of our cultural heritage, one of them being the desire of many small communities to have a piano in the schoolh or ity hall to ad the fiddlers and other players. To acquire one was a great achievement and a source of considerable pride, even though it might have seen many better days and badly out of tune. It gave another dimension to any celebration. It was no coincidence as I was at the point of closing this article that I should receive a magazine from my Nova Scotia artist friend, Brent Homans. It is called Cape Breton's Magazine and is concerned in the main with the preservation of the early stories and traditions of that very eastern and historical part of our nation. One article is titled,“A Talk With Marie MacLellan, Pianist.” She talks of Big Ronald, her father, a blacksmith, who was a self-taught violinist. “He didn't learn in any specific way, except he just picked it up on his own. It was a gift from God.” He was very strong: “He would take the most cranky, kicky horse . . . and just turn him on his back... and tie his four feet and shoe him. Rough work . . . his hands were all rough and calloused. He'd take the violin and play the most delicate, professional tune you ever heard.” Marie is a firm believer in fairies who she said were forever playing tricks, particularly such tricks as braiding the horses’ manes and tails and the laundry on the line. This they did becauSe her father’s homemade bow, which gave him some of his skill, had been made from a fairy stick, and they wanted it back. The first thing that she did when she earned her first money, was to buy a piano to accompany her father. The article concludes with several of the pieces which Marie MacLennan has recorded. This one reflects some of that across the nation, the cultures and the years which I feel that the Old Time Fiddlers are perpetuating for the enrichment of our heritage and our enjoyment. The Hills of Glenurchie This jig was called There Came a Young Maiden on the MacLellan Trio’s second'LP. It’s been found in many, many Scottish and Irish collections — in various settings. Other titles include Over the Hills and The Jolly Corkonian. Although Cape retoners generally play this tune in A minor, we've based this offering on the MacLellans’s E minor setting, with variations as played by a number of Cape Breton fiddlers. So don’t forget, April 11 for that big meet at the Community Centre. See for yourself what old time fiddling is all about. A lamp will symbolize the ongoing flame set alight in 1887, a rose — the flourishing of the movement; and a globe — the scope of it. Local, national and international history is woven throughout and mingled with the cele- brative readings and hymns. A service written especi- B.C. Provincial Old Tim CASTLEGAR AQUANAUTS BINGO: At the Castlegar Arena Complex on Saturday, March 7. There will be a $1,000 Jackpot. E.B. 6 p.m. Regular 7 p.m. Advance tickets are $10.00 and are available at Central Food Mart, Macleods and the Wool Wagon 27 ANNUAL FIDOLE CONTEST Castlegar Ole. Time Fiddlers will be hosting the Annual Fiddling Championships on April 11, 1987. Thelma Ratclitte is th MMUNITY jocal person and she will Kinnaird Women’s institute meets be contacting previous donors, businesses and anyone who would like to donate to this event. Trophies will be donated by the B.C. Provincial Club. For more intormation call Thelma 365-6127 ally for children uses the same theme and will be used by Sunday schools and youth groups on a date near March SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER 6. March 3, Robson Recreation Hall. 4:30 p.m. - * Many communities are Adults $3.50, children under 12, $1.75 sponsoring additional events The February meeting of the Kinnaird Women's In- stitute was held at the home of Marge Brownlie. Roll call was answered with members bringing stamps and donations to a world hunger fund. Each member gave the cost of a loaf of bread or more. The loan cupboard report showed the purchase of a wheeled commode, which is now in use in the community. Several letters of thanks were read from the recipi- ents of WI, gifts of home- quist conducted a “heart” ame. Plans to hold a coffee party at the Legion Hall were dis- cussed. A tentative date is April 8. Proceeds from this will go to Rick Hansen's Man in Motion fund. Also upcoming this spring is a regional spring confer- ence in Salmo May 6 and the provincial conference in June at the coast. At the close of the business meeting Phyllis Phipps show- ed slides of her recent trip, a cruise through the Panama made cookie distributed in December. Others sent ver- gal tanks via WI members. February being Heart Month, Marge Brownlie gave members heart information literature, and in keeping, with the theme Bea Lund- TRAIL TRACK CLUB Lic. 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