as Castlegar News June 24, 1990 Time Air pilots may strike CALGARY (CP) — About 220 Time Air pilots will strike Monday morning for the first time unless last- ditch negotiations produce a set- tlement. The Canadian Airline Pilots Association announced Friday its members will stop flying as of 3 a.m. Monday to back demands for a first union contract. “Our advice to passengers is to go AirBC, which is flying to all the same places,” said Roger Burgess- Webb, a spokesman for the Canadian Air Line Pilots Association. Chery! Dick of Time Air would not speculet: on how many of the 275 daily Time Air flights to smaller cen- tres across Western Canada will be cancelled, She said it depends how many pilots ignore the strike and cross union picket lines Time Air, which has 1,100 em- ployees, flies to.40 destinations in the three western provinces, including Castlegar, as well as Winnipeg, Min- neapolis afic-Geattle. The union asked for renewed negotiations late Friday after 90 per cent- of the members — based in Calgary, Edmonton, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Saskatoon and Vic- toria — voted to strike “Our negotiators are looking at that proposal now so there is still a possibility of further negotiations this weekend,’’ Dick said. Burgess-Webb said the strong strike vote indicates the union negotiating team has the full membership sup- port. “Everybody is fed up after two years of fruitless negotiations, and I doubt many of our members will , cross the picket lines we'll set up in every centre,’’ he said. “‘The com- pany has 16 management pilots who can jump into the cockpits and keep some flights going."’ Dick said Time Air has had in- ications from some of its 220 pilots they don’t think the issues are worth- while and will continue to work despite the strike. Time Air, based in Lethbridge, Alta., is a feeder airline for Canadian Airlines International of Calgary, which owns 47 per cent of the com- pany. AirBC, owned by Air Canada, serves most of the same destinations as Time Air. The strike call came as the airline's 150 flight attendants in the Canadian Union of Public Employees also con- sidered a strike in a bid to win a first union contract. When the last round of talks with the pilots broke off last week the two sides had not yet begun to discuss pay rates and fringe benefits. They were still hung up on seniority system that would guarantee promotions from co-pilot to pilot and from small aircraft to larger ones, based on length of service. Another key issue is the minimum hours of monthly flying time, plus maximum overtime when needed Ruling may make Labatt blue TORONTO (CP) — A Federal Court decision giving Molson Breweries the right to register the trademark Molson’s Blue means Labatt Breweries may have to change the name of Canada’s best-selling brand of beer, say lawyers for Molson. “It could ultimately mean that Labatt would have to change the name Blue,”’ said trademark lawyer John Marcera, acting for Molson. The 10-page decision — which lawyers for the two major breweries received Wednesday — could cost Labatt up to $15 million in advertising alone, analysts say. Molson’s case is based on its claim to the name since March 1962, for a beer-then marketed as Molson’s Blue The ale, now known as Old Stock Ale, still carries the words ‘*The original blue’’ on its label In 1978, Molson applied to register the trademark “I'd be plenty worried if I were in Labatt’s shoes,’’ said beverage analyst Martin Kaufman, of Nesbitt Thomson Deacn in Mon- treal. “You can never be sure of anything that goes to court. This could be a serious setback if Labatt was to be unsuccessful on appeal.’’ Any setback could mean a drop in a brand’s market share — currently around 18 per cent for Labatt’s Blue, Kaufman said. Every one percentage point represents $10 million, he said Changing the name = and repackaging of Blue would cost Labatt 10 times the advertising cost of $15 million. “We welcome the court’s decision,"’ said Charles Fremes, vice-president of public affairs for Molson Breweries of Canada “We're pleased and we'll be examining our options internally over the next few days.”” Registering a trademark gives a company the exclusive right to use that mark in Canada. It also gives @ company the right to sue for trademark infringement But Labatt says Molson could never win if it tried to stop Labatt from marketing Labatt’s Blue. “It’s nonsense. They can't touch Labatt’s Blue,"’ said Joe Clark, vice-president of public af. fairs for Labatt Breweries of Canada. Conceivably, Molson could market another lager under the name Molson’s Blue if they suc ceed in registering the name, Fremes said. 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Added Smith: ‘‘We have been working on this program for more than one and a half years and it is now happening and I believe we will see that sheep can be one of our silvicultural tools on specific areas to help nurture these young seedlings.” Westar Timber says it has received cooperation from the Ministry of Environment's fish and wildlife branch and the Ministry of Forest’. All parties are interested in this program and its results. The present 600 sheep will be in- creased to 900 by early August with the program taking place between June | and Sept. 15. Complete reforestation by all the backlog areas is a top priority for Westar. Since October 1987, when companies were made fully respon- sible for reforestation of their operating areas, Westar has remained current, completely replanting every hectare harvested, the company says. “It is programs such as this sheep grazing, which will help ensure these young trees survive and become future forests,’ Lang said. West Kootenay Power to issue refund West Kootenay Power will start refunding a portion of its 1990 rate increase to its 66,000 customers, the company said i ing | news release. The B.C. Utilities Commission has given the company permission to return 1.4 per cent plus interest and this will take the form of a credit on customers’ bills over the next two months. West Kootenay Power was granted a 6.9 er cent interim increase effec- tive Jan. 1. In March, the company asked for the rate to be reduced to 5.5 per cent as a result primarily of the announced closure of the Sullivan Mine by Cominco. The Kimberley closure resulted in more power sales from Cominco to West Kootenay and a reduced need to purchase higher- cost power from B.C. Hydro, WKP said. In approving the West Kootenay request to refund to customers, plus interest at the prevailing prime rate, the commission told the company to prepare material by Sept. 15 in sup- port of firm 1990 rates and its ap- plication for 1991 rates. 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Brazil is more balanced. It olga begin showing the attacking flair that has been its trademark in winning three Cup titles. “Up to now, the World Cup has SUNDAY STAR from WORLD CuP '90 CARLOS AMARAL Another in the category of builders and boosters, Amaral is involved in soccer from the ground floor up in Castlegar. He’s a player/coach for the local men’s team, is a mover and shaker when it comes to staging tournaments here and in other cities and is a coach for a minor soccer league team. With all that on his plate it’s a wonder Amaral gets any sleep at all during the summer. But the smiles on kids’. faces are all he needs to keep him going. who has been less than great so far. The crafty Brazilians, champions of South America, using a i **To have a chance to beat Argen- tina, you must stop Diego,”’ said Careca, Brazil's top scorer and a style many of their dissatisfied fans have found offensive. The European champion Dutch, with master, playmaker Ruud Gullit and star striker Marco van Basten, the most dangerous 1-2 combination in the tournament. And the deep, physical, aggressive West Germans, the first round’s most impressive team. Today, at Turin and Milan, two of the most anxiously awaited matchups in soccer take place. Hardly ever has there been a day like this so early in the World Cup. “It’s coming at an unexpectedly early time, but it has been the fault of the Dutch,’’ West German coach Franz Bechenbauer said. ‘*We won our group,”’ Brazil coach Sebastiao Lazaroni said. ‘‘Argentina was third in its group. The last time they met, Brazil beat Argentina 2-0 for the South American title at Rio de Janeiro. Their last World Cup matchup was in 1982, when Argentina also was the defen- ding champion and Brazil won 3-1 at TRIVIA Found among the limitless possibilities of major league baseball trivia are some real gems. Here’s a couple to test the tried and true trivial buff. What do former major leaguers Bots Nekola, Cuke Barrows and Steamboat Williams have in common? Bonus: What do former major leaguers George Gerken and Bill Dillhoefer have in com- mon? Answer at the bottom of The Numbers on Page B2. BASKETBALL —— Stanley Humphries secondary school will be holding its summer basketball camps for boys on July 13-17 and for girls July 20-24. Former national team player Bev Smith will be a guest coach at the girls camp while former national women’s team coach John Ritchie will be on hand for the boys camp. For registration information phone ~ Jack Closkey in Castlegar. ““We are always anxious to play Brazil because it is a great rivalry,” Carlos Bilardo, Argentina’s coach, said. ‘‘It brings out the best play of both teams.’” It will take more than the best for Celebrities lined up for tourney By CasNews Staff Hartford Whaler Ray Ferraro and ex-Canuck Steve Tambellini are just two of the celebrities lined up to play in the Jim Young Celebrity Golf Tournament July 5 at the Castlegar and District Golf Course. And word has it that co-chairman of the tournament’s organizing com- mittee, Pat Metge, is working on bringing in ex-Canuck and Toronto Maple Leaf tough guy Dave ‘‘Tiger”” Williams and Canadian actor Jackson mina of CBC’s The Beachcombers. of ”s with Napoli of the Italian League. ‘‘We know he is the leader . . . the spirit of the belonged to midfielders,” Carega said. ‘“‘Now, with the elimination round, the attackers will come out.” But if Brazil has one major advan- tage over Argentina, it probably is on the back line. Argentina’s defence has been inconsistent. “It proves that our system is working,” said Lazaroni, criticized unmercifully for using a defensive _Sweeper for the first time itPhis coun- try’s illustrious soccer history. “We have done well defensively. So have the Dutch, but that hardly is their trademark. They are known fof their explosive scoring bursts, with van Basten finishing off penetrating runs by Gullit or roaming defender Frank Rijkaard. “We look forward to playing the Germans. We want to play the Ger- mans. They are just the team to in- spire us to our best,’’ said Gullit. If the Dutch don’t recapture their form quickly, they'll have little chan- ce against West Germany. The Ger- mans are seeking revenge for a 2-1 loss in the 1988 European champion- ships, in West Germany. The teams played twice in World Cup qualifying, tying both games. “We can’t down any opponent, in- cluding the Netherlands,’”’ Bechen- bauer said. ‘I am confident because the team is strong and focused. “We can shoot for the final.’’ Castlegar ski; , Cas News photo by Ed Mills By ED MILLS Staff Writer Skipper Gary Fodor might want to think about hiring race-captain Joan Blain as his agent But considering the way Fodor, and his crew of Dan Sutherland and Doug McKay, sail, he regular and hoe. skier Felix Belczyk, is expected to play again this year said Metge. Canucks assistant coach Mike Murphy and BCTV weatherman Norm G will be on hand for —— The Robson River Otters and Castlegar Aquanauts swim clubs are in Nelson this weekend for the teams’ first big meet of the season. Check Wednesday’s Castlegar News for all the results. GOLF The Castlegar and District Golf Course offers its toughest pin placements of the season for the annual Ironman tour- nament there today. Registration closes at noon. RADIO/TYV SUNDAY 6: a.m. TSN — Australian Rules Football 7:55 a.m. World Cup: Second 10 a.m. _ Auto NASCAR Michigan 400 11:55 a.m. World Cup: Second Racing: TSN Round 1 p.m. Ip. cBUT — Mexican Grand Prix KXLY — United States Olympic Cup Sportsweekend: 1:30 p.m. BCTV — Baseball — New York Yankees at Toronto KREM — PGA: Buick Classic 2p. TSN — Crickett: World Series Preliminary Match the third annual tourney which, in its first two years, has raised over $20,000 for the local chapter of the Canadian Red Cross Society. For the second straight year, BCTV sportscaster John McKeachie will be master of ceremonies for the one-day event “Once again, Jim (Young) has gone out of his way to help us line up a great bunch ‘of celebrities,”” said Metge. Other celebrities Metge says are “*possibles’’ for the tourney include ex-Canucks. Degnis Kearns, Dunc Wilson, Gary Lupul and Gerry O'Flaherty while current Canucks Steve Bozek and Stan Smyl are also unconfirmed entrants at this point. ‘The focal Red Cross is still taking registrations from local golfers who want to brush shoulders with the celebs. The $60 fee includes a round of golf with at least one celebrity on each team, a lunch and evening banquet with the celebrities. FOR THE RECORD One of the three golfers who played off in the Castlegar Savings and Credit Union Ladies Open at the Castlegar and District Golf Club last weekend was incorrectly identified in a story Wednesday in the Castlegar News. The three finalists were Loretta Bulfone, Linda Brussie and Leslie Johanson. . . . The team that Castlegar Aquanauts assistant coach Wendy Pilla coached last year was in- correctly reported in a story June 17. In fact, Pilla coached the Trail ‘Swim Club last season. ly doesn’t need a booster " Fodor is considered the heavy favorite to the West Kootenay Sailing Club’s third annual Syringa Creek Regatta which began on the Lower Arrow Lake yesterday and concludes today Blain leaves no doubt why ipper Club's third ‘annual Regatta on the Lower Arrow Lake indy Frost (right) takes over the lead from Robson's Gary Fodor in the Fodor’s is the boat to beat. “He won it the first year. He won it last year. He'll probably win it this year,”” said Blain as she kept race. time at the finish line Saturday morning on the dock in front of Scotties’ Marina. “‘He’s such an extremely good sailor. He can‘read the winds and he knows his boat. He’s tough to beat,’’ she said. The event attracted 10 boats — including Castlegar entries skip- ped by Randy Frost, Ed Blain and Adrian Jelly — ranging in length from 21 to 26 feet long. ng. Racing Skippers John Malins and Ken Shirley travelled from Grand Forks for the event while Gary Proulx and Michael Rowe brought their boats from Trail. John Stephens of Rossland and Wayne Teague of Fruitvale round out the field. When ‘+ comes to boats, Fodor’s 25-fvot Martin 242 is the class of thc field, Blain said. But it takes more than a good boat to win, she added. “You can have a really fast boat but if you're a lousy skipper you won’t do a thing.”” first race of the West Kootenay today starting at 10 a.m. per rules Regatta Fodor and crew have already convinced Blain of their abilities but it’s not like there isn’t any competition out there The major threat to Fodor's bid for three straight Regatta trophies comes from Frost, who skippers the only other Martin 242 in the race, said Blain. “They're head-to-head all the time,”’ she said. A winner will be decided today with races beginning at 10 a.m. and concluding at $ p.m. Expos managing the The Montreal Expos have earned a passing grade during the first semester of advanced crisis management. But the course has suddenly got much tougher and a huge challenge awaits between now and the July 9 all-star break. When ace reliever Tim Burke was placed on the disabled list June 7 because of a hairline fracture near his DELINO DESHIELDS right foot, the Expos faced their first major predicament. True, Burke had been inconsistent for much of the early portion of the season, but he was still the guy manager Buck Rodgers relied upon at crunch time. So what happened? Dave Schmidt, an unheralded free agent signing by the Expos last win ter, stepped into the breach and has saved seven games in Burke's absen- ce. In a span of less than three weeks, Schmidt has more than half as many saves as the career-high 12 he preser ved with the Texas Rangers in 1984. But just when the Expos were beaming over thir good fortune and anticipating the return of Burke in the next week or 10 days, another crisis hit. Rookie second baseman DeShields broke his left index finger last Friday night. It seems DeShields, who has made a rapid ascension up the baseball lad- der, forgot one of the many fun- damentals taught in Little League — the one about concealing your fingers well behind the bat when bunting, so that the ball doesn’t run in on them. He's sidelined until after the all-star break. That’s when the Expos’ next semester of crisis management begins. DeShields, who was expected to require more minor-league seasoning, crises forced his way on to the club in spring training, and had been the Expos’ lead-off batter in $$ of their first 62 games. At the time of his injury, he had a .304 average and a .398 on-base per- centage that was second only to the Philadelphia Phillies’ Len Dykstra among National League lead-off hit- ters With DeShields in the No. T stor, please see EXPOS, page 82 Bosox vowing to break Blue Jays Beantown hex It’s about The Streak that won't die. The Toronto Blue Jays have won 15 straight games at Boston's Fenway Park and a few Red Sox fans aren't too happy about that. “Tell those guys they're not going to win a (bleeping) game at Fenway this year,’’ seethed Boston pitching coach Bill (Fish) Fischer. Those comments were made three months ago, during spring training, and the Blue Jays domination was still on his mind this week as the clubs split a two-game set in Toronto's SkyDome. “*We've got to bust it,’’ he said. The Jays, who haven't lost at the smallest park in the majors since Roger Clemens beat them 9-1 Aug. 10, 1987, outscored Boston 126-52 im the succeeding 15 games. They'll be out to extend the streak Monday night when they open a four-game series in Beantown. “It ought to be interesting, since they're 15-0 over there,"” Red Sox manager Joe Morgan said Wednesday, looking across to the home dugout at the SkyDome. “Everything they hit last year found a hole. “That's the way it goes when you win 15 in a row.”” the breaks. Jays Rance Mulliniks concurs. “It just seems like every time we go in there we get There’s no answer for it teresting conversation, but there’s no way to pinpoint why it happened. If you win 15 in a row at your own ball park, it’s a phenomenal thing. It makes for in- The Red Sox aren’t frustrated, embarrassed or upset by the Blue Jays weird streak at the Fenway bandbox. Rather, they’re mystified. Since Fenway opened April 20, 1912, no other team has taken 15 in a row from the home side. Usually the Red Sox dominate at home. In 1988, for please see BLUE JAYS, page 52