A8 Castlegar News November 10, 1990 ENVIRONMENT Workers at K&C Silviculture Forms, a high-tech nursery in Oliver in the South thousands of seedlings the nursery rears. One of K&C's biggest customers is Wester ied. School Trustee * Experienced ¢ * Involved « * Eager ¢ BAKER, Linda JOANNE For a Continued Strong Voice and Good Government RE-ELECT RDCK Director for Area "I" [VOYKIN Gon» [x] over some of the Cottons tie photo Forestry report released OTTAWA (CP) The harvest from Canadian forests could likely be doubled by the year 2050, says the Commons forestry committee. The increase could be yield per hectare we can not only in- crease.the industrial exploitation, but we could make more forest” land available for other purposes — deer yards or parks or whatever.”” plished through an intensive program Currently, forest management is of growing and tending trees, and left largely to the provinces and would require a much greater federal they’re unlikely to welcome an in- role in forest management, the creased federal role in the area. accom Wildlife Service and the Canadian Parks Service, now part of Environ- ment Canada The department would also be given a mandate to oversee Current state of forests. The commit- management of all forests on federal tee proposes a $488-million program lands, including those now managed to develop national forest inventory. by the Department of Northern natural resources shouldn't jeopar dize the ability of future generations to meet their needs. no national database to adequately assess the FOR CITY ALDERMAN © Availability -@ Experience © Integrity © Commitment sy Castlegar News SPORTS | NHL expansion applicants short of money TORONTO (CP) — When NHL gi meet at an oceanside hotel in West Palm Beach, Fla., next mon- th, there could be as few as four, serious bids for seven franchises the league intends to add by the year 2000. Nine groups from eight cities have paid $100,000 US to secure their applications, but some are having troutle coming up with the rest of the $50-million fran- chise fee. Hockey Hall of Famer Phil Esposito, part of the Tampa, Fla:, bid committee, is off to Japan this weekend in search of a $35-million shortfall that resulted when the Prizker family, owner of the Hyatt Regency hotel chain, pulled out. “We're not rock solid on our ownership yet,” said Henry Paul, a lawyer who is part-of the Tampa bid. The Hamilton bid is also reported to be in difficulty and lawyer Gerry Patterson, who spearheaded the ap- plication, steadfastly refuses to reveal the identity of ghe group’s financial backers. On Thursday,-when the NHL committee touring cities visited H asked by reporters for details. “I talked to (league president) John Ziegler on Tuesday night and I can just tell you that they are up to date on what we're doing,’’ he said, moticeably irritated by the question. Pressed to elaborate, Patterson said: “I’ve got a limo to catch!’’ The Seattle bid is struggling with the $50-million Price tag; one bid from San Diego, Calif., has run into a transportation snag and a second bid from the southern California city is unsure whether to locate in San Diego Patterson again was » or Anaheim. That leaves Miami, Houston, Ottawa and St. Peter- sburg., Fla., as solid contenders. All have solid owner- ship groups in place or nearly so, as well as an adequate arena. However, even they aren’t happy with the NHL’s rigid expansion criteria. The Miami group wants to renegotiate the fee scuedule because its existing arena is 4,000 seats shy of the 18,000 stipulated by the league and lacks the required number of luxury boxes. “The number ($50 million) is high,"’ said Miami lawyer Elliott Barnett. ‘If the league will give us the luxury of having them understand those concerns and Stagger the portion of payments in some fashion . . . this can be resolved.’” Seattle’s Bill Lear also hopesd there’s room to manoeuvre. “We are working hard to come as close as we can to meeting the league application guidelines,”’ said Lear, a Chicago banker. “*We are hopeful that eventually there will be some (flexibility).’* Winnipeg Jets president Barry Shenkarow, a mem- ber of the touring committee, said in Hamilton the league criteria aren’t cast in stone but not to expect a lot of flexibility. “We think our plan is well thought oui and based on solid judgment,’’ he said. ‘‘That’s not to say that if Someone is 200 seats short (of the 18,000), we won't listen to them. We firmly believe there will be several applications that will fill all the requirements.”’ Lear questions the $50-million price tag for an ex- pansion franchise in a league that lacks a national TV contract in the U.S. “With no television (revenue), how do you justify spending $50 million? It beats me. And salaries keep going up.” Highways construction around Harry Cooper's Proposed arena in San Diego has convinced him to ask for a team that wouldn’t start play until 1996. He has asked the governors to award him a conditional fran- chise. “To do it any earlier, we would have just been in a panic and under pressure,’’ says Cooper. Shenkarow said the Jets favor expansion into a Canadian eity but wouldn't say whether he favored Hamilton or Ottawa. The committee will stop in Ottawa on Wednesday. Starters won't make The committee says conflicts over Development and Indian Affairs. committee says in a report released Wednesday The report, prepared after exten sive public hearings, notes that federal forestry revenue is about $2.3 Only one provincial forest minister — Morris Green of New Brunswick - accepted an invitation to appear before the committee. Bird, a former minister of natural forest use can be resolved through Proper planning and it calls for Ot tawa and the provinces to conduct intensive public consultations on forest strategy. And it would carry out greatly ex panded research in forestry. CALDERBANK Alberts. L_ showdown VANCOUVER (CP) — The Bri- tish Columbia Thunderbirds are in a relatively healthy state for the Trio’ s problems haunt dream of super line resources in New Brunswick, said forests are being harvested faster than they are being restocked The most recent figures for Forestry Department to have much 1988 show roughly oné million more power, funding and control hectares were harvested commer over major programs now ad cially, -he said. Of that, 150,000 hec ministered by the Environment —tares weren't satisfactorily restocked. Department It’s estimated that about two “We feel the mission for the million hectares of forest were lost in federal government in forestry is 1988 to natural harvest — fire, really to bring about sustainable disease and insects. There are no development in forestry in Canada,” estimates on how much of that is Fredericton Tory MP Bud Bird, regenerated naturally, he said chairman of the committee, said. The principle of. sustainable billion annually but Ottawa puts only about one-fifth that much back into the forest sector. The committee wants the new This consultation would result in a federal-provincial agreement known as the Canada Forests Accord. Federal funds would be used to in- fluence provincial forest policies in favor of sustainable development. Currently, Ottawa provides funds for forest planting to the provinces through Forest Resource Develop- ment Agreements. But these are used mainly as ool of regional economic development, said Bird. The report proposes that the Forestry Department be given con- trol of all forest-related federal CLOSED SUN., NOV. 11 in honor of Remembrance Day Open regular hours Monday WANETA PLAZA, TRAIL “If in 50 years we can double the is that of the Canadian REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE Sunday, November 11 —Kinsmen Park Parade Fall in at 10:20 and March Off at 10:30 — 3rd Street Parade Marshall -.. Cec Pepper Advance of Colors --- Cec Pepper O'Canada (To Be Sung) The Star Spangled Banner Address by .. . G. Rust Remarks by Mayor... Audrey Moore Address by .. . John Holden Honor Roll... Albert Culley Last Post: “Now the Day is Over” arranged by Norman Fishwick Flanders Fields .. . Earl Rourke Mothers Wreath Laying. .. Mrs. Doreen Moore Prayers... Rev. Dorothy Barker Band Selection: Faith of our Fathers Benediction .. . Rev. Dorothy Barker God Save the Queen On November 11, Canadians all across our country are urged to stop and remember umiversity football playoffs. With the exception of three star- ters, sidelined most of the season, the T-Birds are almost injury free heading into the Canada West championship game today against the Saskatchewan Huskies. The T-Birds will be without quar- terback Doug Lynch, receiver Mark Nowotny and defensive back Bill Barber — all first-string players — in the western-style showdown in Saskatoon. “Other than these three players, we're healthy,’’ B.C. assistant coach Casey. Smith said this week. ‘But we're talking about three players who were to have figured very prominently for us-this season. “I don’t think there’s any question that we're going to need a 100 per cent effort and performance from every player to win the game.”” The Thunderbirds, 5-2-1, claimed second place and the final Canada West playoff berth with a 38-12 vic- tory over the Calgary Dinosaurs last weekend. Saskatchewan, 6-2, clin- ched first place Oct. 27 The Huskies, Vanier Cup finalists in 1989, will have all-Canadian receiver Dan Farthing back in their lineup Saturday Farthing, considered a top pro Prospect by CFL scouts, was injured and did not play against British Columbia during the regular season when the teams split two meetings. In Lynch’s absence, the B.C. quar- terbacking duties fall to an 18-year- old sophomore. Vince Danielsen faces the biggest game of his brief university career. Smith and Danielsen earned the confidence of the coaching staff and his teammates as the season progressed “‘Vince would have played this season whether Doug Lynch was in- jured or not,’’ said Smith, ‘‘but we weren’t counting on him being our starter West Kootenay finals Thursday at Sell the provincials ranked No. 2 in the province. Mount Sentinel high school's senior girls volleyball team is headed to the provincial A finals Nov. 22-24 in Lumby following a 15-1, 15-5, 15-8 win over Rossland in the Birk College in Castlegar. Mount Sentinel heads into CosNews photo by Donne Zuber Shell thrashes Sandman By CasNews Staff Woodland Park Shell put together its second consecutive fine defensive performance Thursday, thrashing Sandman Inn 8-1 in Castlegar Recreational Hockey League action at the Community Complex. A high-sticking penalty and game misconduct to Sandman’s Darrel Bojechko proved costly to Sandman as Shell scored three times late in the second period and once early in the third on the ensuing power play. Two other Shell power plays in the first also resulted in goals Dan Walker and Ross Berkey led Shell’s offensive, each scoring three times. All three of Berkey’s goals came on power plays. Neil Archam- bault and. Dave Rugg scored singles for Shell which built up a 6-0 lead at the end of the second period. Cory Day, with a. shorthanded goal early in the third period, was the only Sandman player 4o put one past Shell goalie Dan. Wallace CRHL action resumed Friday at Pioneer Arena with Banjo’s taking on Hi Arrow. Shell meets Banjo’s Pub at the Complex on Monday and Sandman faces off against Hi Arrow on Tuesday night, also at the Com- plex MONTREAL (CP) — Pat Burns sat up until 3:30 a.m. Thursday after his Montreal Canadiens were shut out 2-0 by the Boston Bruins, because “I had to calm myself down.”” What he saw wasn’t that bad, he said, except for one tactical error. “I can’t blame Stephane Richer and Denis Savard together,” said Burns, admonishing himself for being lured back into the September dream of a super line with Richer, Savard and Shayne Corson. The line flopped in the early season and bombed again Wednesday night against Boston. “One thing they can’t do is play together. I’m going to punish myself the next time I do it. Richer has to get the puck before the blueline. He’s not a one-two guy."” A one-two guy is Jari Kurri playing the wing for Wayne Gretzky or, closer to home, Chicago’s Steve Larmer one-timing passes from for- mer Blackhawk Savard. Richer, although he has one of the National Hockey League's hardest shots, likes to carry the puck into the attacking zone. So does Savard, and the two spend much of the game competing with each other for the puck. Savard, who was given the day off Practice to rest mild back spasms, is on a line with Brent Gilchrist and digger Mike Keane. The one-two man Burns hopes will solve the riddle is recovering from an Aug. 23 hernia operation — Sylvain Turgeon. “*He looks like Larmer or Kurri,’” said Burns. ‘‘He’s the same type of hockey player.” Turgeon, 25, who resumed skating Tuesday but who likely won’t be ready to play for several weeks, had 45 goals in 1986-87 for Hartford and 30 last season for New Jersey. The Canadiens picked up the oft-injured left winger in a pre-season trade for Claude Lemieux. PAT BURNS . .. kicking himself Burns has had Turgeon posted up- stairs at the Forum during games to watch and record Savard’s every move. Savard leads the team in scoring, but 14 points in 17 games are hardly the numbers Montreal expected from one of the league’s most dynamic centres when he was obtained in June from Chicago for defenceman Chris Chelios. Burns has juggled and re-juggled lines but has yet to find linemates who will make Savard’s magic work Richer, who has eight goals, will go back to his line from last year with centre Brian Skrudland and Corson. Skrudland, who missed the Boston match with a strained hip muscle, is expected back for Claude Lemieux's homecoming with New Jersey on Saturday Expert tips parents on junior equipment Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 170 the 104,000 Canadian men and women killed in wars on behalf of freedom SHOW YOU CARE. . . WEAR A POPPY. This Mi inded Bi and Or ‘ed by the C y CITY OF CASTLEGAR Celgar Pulp Company BETTER... 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Although some parents want to teach their children to ski at a very early age, metal-edged skis which are required at all ski hills are not designed for really young children, says Bloch-Hansen. This means three-year-olds, especially small three-year- olds, have trouble getting equipment. James Robinson of Olympic Sports Shop in Ottawa, says skis for beginners should be measured WEEKEND FEATURE by standing them on end. They should come between eye level and the top of the head A more experienced junior who is learing to do parallel turns needs a ski which reaches beyond the top of the head. Racing skis are even longer Parents should bring their child to the ski shop, says Robinson, so that the staff can check the child’s height and weight and assess how aggressive a skier he will be. “Even if they’ve never skied before, if they're running around like crazy, I’ll recommend a stiffer ski."" For timid children, Robinson recommends a soft, fairly light ski that’s easy to flex and very manoeuvrable. As their skiing progresses, they should advance to a stiffer ski. Perents should watch their child's performance on the slopes, says Robinson. If the parents notice his skis seem to be skipping and not holding gn the snow, it’s an obvious sign he should be on longer or better skis Robinson says some parents think if they spend more money on skis their kids will be better skiers. “But they’re not getting anything better. In fact, more expensive skis are harder to ski on."” Since 1978, makers of ski boots and bindings have followed DIN — Deutsche Industry Norm safety standards. All boots are DIN boots, all bindings are DIN bindings In additién, each binding has a different weight range called the DIN setting. For example, one binding will be made for children from 20 to 55 pounds, another for children from 46 to 120 pounds. Because stores selling ski equipment are liable for how the ski bindings aré adjusted, they must be set properly by a certified technician who knows the age, height, weight and class of the skier Safety brakes, which prevent the skier from sliding down the hill, have replaced the death straps of the past, says Robinson. Today these are a standard feature of all bindings. The most important rule to follow when buying ski boots is to buy a pair that fits your child now The biggest problem with ski boots, says Robinson, is that too often parents want‘to make the boots last two seasons To discourage this practice many ski stores offer half-back programs for new boots. This means that if parents buy new boots in the fall and return the used boots in the spring, they will receive a credit for one-half the original price of the boot which can be put towards a pair of new boots It’s a good idea to check the store’s policy before you buy. Poles, goggles, a helmet and warm ski wear will complete your young skier’s package. Because most children will learn to ski without their poles, parents should buy the most reasonably priced ski poles, says Robinson “‘Ninety per cent of ski manufacturers will tell the child to throw away the poles. A decent pair will cost about $20."" Junior goggles range in price from $20 to $45 More expensive double lens goggles can prevent fogging Children should not wear dragging bulky clothing. Long underwear, a turtleneck and a warm ski suit is essential Ski suits range in price from $135 for a one-piece snowsuit to $300 for a two-piece suit There are dozens of good makes of downhill skiing gloves and parents should look for waterproof material “The big thing to remember," says Bloch hansen, ‘‘is that skiing should be fun. The kid should be comfortable and warm. It also helps if they like the color of the equipment