tv be a wholesale supplier of toys paper and. confee- tiomery because of the small parts and they're difficult to i But Evan has them all. He knows all the words from the is and he goods. “They're really recommended for kids five and older - imitates the robot voices,” she said. GoBots, Transformers, Dynabots, and assorted CALGARY (CP) — te , i t bleed Gi mM ‘ ‘Canada’s national men’s ski team headed to Europe this weekend striving for improvement in eRdnk. ee Koosasy: Union France, and Val Gardena, Italy, Brooker fell and suffered a of Calgary, Chris Mclver and Don Stevens, both of Rossland, handles the slalom-giant slalom squad; and Lue Robillard knee injury and forced him to miss the rest of the E Seott Shaver of Ottawa and Jim Kirby of Islington, Ont. heads the national development group. uropean gto other names refer to toy robots that change into cars, trucks, motorcycles, planes and spaceships when properly unfolded. They're made of plastic or metal and plastic and most ernment agencies responded to its survey, 28 of them in the slalom and giant slalom disciplines and looking to Todd Brooker to carry on its downhill success. Brooker of Paris, Ont., is under pr to World Cup downhills. Jim Read of Calgary, Mike Tommy of Wakefield, Que., The national women's team, under head coach Currie He returned in time for the Olympic downhill but had a and Alain Villiard of Montreal will ski slalom and giant Canada’s week there. slalom. Chapman, has been training at Hintertuz, Austria, and will remain there until Oct. 20 and, after a short return to 7 on the men’s downhilll circuit following the retirement of former World Cup champion Steve Podborski of Toronto. “We're coming off a lot of retirements by skiers who were keys to the team, like Steve i last year and Ken Read the previous year,” said new head coach Glen Brooker. Wurtele. “But Todd skied very well in Argentina at our With he and Athans in the first 15 racers the first one camp this summer; he's healthy again and we expect him to down the course will be able to relay to the other get right back in there.” information on the course. That relay of infermation to While Brooker’s hopes for a run at the title diminished week by week, Gary Athans of Kelowna and Paul Boivin of St. Lambert, Que., began to emerge as potential stars. By season's end Athans earned a berth in the top seed for this season. That could ultimately prove beneficial to Canada, head back to Europe on Nov. 8. With the retirement of Gerry Sorenson of Kimberley, Laurie Graham of Inglewood, Ont., now heads the women’s team. The team will train for three weeks in Zermatt, Switzerland. The pre-Christmas World Cup downhill schedule has races at Val d'Isere, Dec. 6, Val Gardena Dec. 16:and Bormio; aly; Dee: 22, Also on the team are Karen Stemmle of Aurora, Ont., The season concludes March 16-17 at Panorama, B.C. Liisa Savijarvi of Bracebridge, Ont., Andrea Bedard of The men’s and women's Alpine championships will be Sutton, Que., Diana Haight of Fruitvale, Josee Lacasse of held in Bormio Jan. 28-Feb. 10. Ville-Brossard, Que., Kerrin Lee of Rossland and Karen Besides Wurtele, who took over June 23 after Joey Percy of Banff, Alta come in good-guy and bad-guy versions. B.C. DEMAND GREAT Patch dolls were sold in Canada last year, which means Tonka Corp. Canada Ltd.'s GoBots were first off the the new robot may create as much commotion as operations vice-president, 2865 Highway Drive, Trail $9,865; a manufacturing dir- ector, $8,100; a city manager, mark last January. Tonka makes 46 regular small styles _ the dolls, which were attended by hysteria and shoving and six super GoBots. About half of each are good guys matches in some stores last Christmas and the rest bad. They retail for $5 or $6 for small ones “In fact,” said Harrison of Tonka, “I would say the and $9 to $13 for the large. only way we will keep our sanity and the only way to “I started to forecast sales of 200,000 to 300,000 units prevent buyers from killing each other is to cancel Well, at Borderline we have the tleman and will have sold 2.5 million by year end, although I'll Jf only have shipped one million,” said Tonka president Phil Christmas this year. There's going to be one horrendous shortage.” Tax hike OTTAWA (CP) — The still-well-lined pockets of middle-income Canadians may be the next targets of the cash-starved Conservative government, says Canadian Tax predicted Ottawa's spending is cut significantly the only alternative is to raise taxes. ates of Toronto, which sup- plied the figures, also said executive vacancies have in- creased 15 per cent in the last year. “This increase repre- sents only a few dozen jobs in each region, far too few to absorb the thousands of laid-off executives.” Companies report that vac- ancies in the $50,000 to $100,000 salary range are difficult to fill “In normal 368-3231 [=< Your Automatic Transmission Specialists Mon. - Sat. a transmission Brooker won two World Cup downhills in the 1982-83 season when he took a run at the championship, but after a strong start last season again ran into injury problems. After finishing second in December at Val d'Isere, teammates not yet in the starting gate proved beneficial to Brooker, Podbroski and Read throughout their careers. Other members of the downhill squad, at least until the Christmas break, are Felix Belezyk of Castlegar, Chris Kent Lavigne resigned, there are four other new coaches: Heinz Stohl, head coach of the Austrian downhill team the last six years now holds that post for Canada; Germainie Barrett is in charge of the Europa Cup downhill team; Piotr Jelen Rebels win The women’s World Series begins Nov. 24 in San Sicacaro, Italy, with the first World Cup slalom Dec. 1 at Courmayeur, France, and the first downhill Dec. 6 at Val d'Isere. TIGERS SHOW JUST WHAT Foundation research associate David Perry. “Increasing federal tax rates is the simplest and most times, 20 per cent of ex- Transgo Shitt Kits ‘And other economists and tax specialists agree that Straightforward across-the-board method of raising federal ecutives are willing to con- In Stock TRANSMISSION opener unless there's a sharp drop in government spending or a major turnaround in the economy — neither of which is expected — another tax increase is likely. This week manufacturers were hit with a one-per centage-point increase in the federal sales tax. And Perry thinks the large group of Canadians with incomes in the $30,000 range and whose tax rates have remained stable for years may be next. “Past tax increases . . . have hit a highly vocal minority but this one would hit the silent majority,” Perry said in an interview. Provincial and loca! taxes and some federal taxes, such as excise taxes, have risen and well-to-do taxpayers have been hit with a loss of some of their tax shelters, Perry noted. “But the general taxpayer — the bulk of the taxpayers — hasn't had any really heavy tax increases for a large number of years.” “The harried taxpayer is paying higher income taxes because he or she is earning more,” Perry said, not because he or she is facing a heavier tax burden. In a recent article in the Canadian Tax Journal, published by the tax foundation, an independent tax research organization, Perry wrote: “Governments must examine closely the individual income tax if significantly larger sums of revenue need to be raised.” Personal and corporate federal income taxes have remained stable while most other taxes have risen dramatically, Perry said. 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Grand Forks tied it again around the four-minute mark and went ahead a little over a minuter later. But it was all Castlegar from that point. Desousa notehed his second goal at 18:14 to tie the game and then Horcoff beat Grand Forks goalie Dave Watts less than 30 seconds later to put Castlegar ahead to stay. Kelly Hurd scored the Rebels’ fifth goal, assisted by Walter Wasilenkoff and Dave Terhune, and Terhune con nected on the sixth Rebels’ goal with help from Wasil enkoff and Hurd. The Border Bruins scored another goal late in the second period to head into the dressing room down two goals, 64. The Rebels held Grand Forks off the scoreboard in the final frame while adding two goals of their own Horcoff picked up his sec ond goal of the game, fol- lowed by Adrian Markin's first goal of the season. Wasilenkoff assisted on Mar kin's goal The game was rough at times, especially in the final period. Castlegar's Dave Ter. hune was handed a game miseonduct, a five-minute fighting penalty and two minor penalties after his fight with Grand Forks’ Kevin Froese. Froese was handed a two-minute penalty for tripping Froese had to be carried off the ice on a stretcher. Grand Forks also had a player ejected late in the third period. Referee Bill Savinkoff dealt out 32 min- utes in penalties to the Bor der Bruins and 25 to the Rebels. Rebels’ goalie Dave Kina kin handled 38 shots, while his Border Bruins counter- part Dave Watts was pep pered with 58 shots. that wish their command by Complex following fight with Rebels’ Dave Terhune. Rebels took sweeping the scrappy but CooNews Photo by Dove Hervey overmatched Royals in three straight games. Oilers obvious choice to repeat By GRANT KERR The Canadian Press Maturity combined with a free-spirited philosophy makes Edmonton Oilers the obvious choice to repeat as Stanley Cup champions of the National Hockey League. The Oilers no longer are the fuzzy-cheeked kids from the frozen north. They are the undisputed champions, having ended the four-year reign of New York Islanders as the NHL's dominant team. Edmonton has young veterans, motivation from coach-general manager Glen Sather, roster depth, a wide-open style and, of course, the always-amazing Wayne Gretzky “The team now knows what it takes to be a winner,” says centre Mark Messier of the Oilers, the most valuable player of the 1964 Stanley Cup playoffs. “We've outgrown a lot of our youthful problems. “For a few years we won a lot of i awards tionable goaltending. Winnipeg will score lots of goals with Dale Hawerchuk and rugged Paul MacLean. Perry Turnbull, obtained from Montreal, adds toughness on the wing. Pat Quinn is the new head coach in Los Angeles and inherits a team which has trouble defending. The Kings added goaltender Bob Janecyk from Chicago and drafted mobile defenceman Craig Redmond. Quinn will have to keep veterans like Charlie Simmer to challenge Vancouver and Winnipeg for a playoff berth NORRIS DIVISION Minnesota players must begin communicating with coach Bill Mahoney if the North Stars are to repeat as divisional champions. Al MacAdam was traded to but never anything as a team. Players have learned the greatest satisfaction is winning. Now we make those individual sacrifices it takes to be a champion.” Edmonton's biggest problem in repeating will be that of complacency. The Islanders kept winning in the early 1980s use of the immense pride of players like Bryan Trottier and Billy Smith. The Oilers will constantly be prodded by the shatp barbs of Sather Repeating is always the toughest assignment for any Stanley Cup champion. The Islanders found that out last spring when their Drive For Five came to a sudden end in Edmonton. Edmonton made one key change during the summer which makes the Oilers a stronger team. Centre-left winger Mike Krushelnyski was obtained from Boston Bruins for Ken psc With the shift of Messier to centre, Li and Krush civea tive Ollers & gual soorer to ploy alougelde Gretehy. The Oilers won't be handed the Smythe title on platter by Cal in the divisional final last April. Calgary coach Bob Johnson likes to juggle his lineup to fit the opposition. GATHERS THE STARS The Flames have potential scoring stars in Ed Beers, Dan Quinn, Hakan Looband defenceman Allan MacInnis to go with proven stars Lanny McDonald, Kent Nilsson and Paul Reinhart. Vancouver Canucks have a new coach in Bill LaForge and an old nemisis — lack of depth. LaForge is trying to instill a fighting spirit in the Canucks but the team lacks scoring punch. They hope to have & flobile defence with igary Flames, who provided stiff opposition , for deft Harold Snepsts but mal content winger Dino Cicearelli remains in Minnesota. Mahoney has loads of talent on a team whieh doesn't always pull in the same direction. Brian Lawton, the,No. 1 pick a year ago, should blossom this year. Coach Orval Tessier needs fewer injuries in Chicago if the Black Hawks are to achieve success. A full season from left winger Al Secord would help mercurial centre Denis Savard immensely. Winger Ed Oleyzk from the United States Olympic team looks like a natural goal St. Louis Blues are playing with a dangerously thin roster in tough economic times. Vice-president Ron Caron made the strangest offseason trade when he swapped a first-round draft choice for backup goaltender Rick Wamsley of Montreal. Signing tree agents is hardly the way to build in the youth-oriented NHL. Detroit Red Wings think they've struck gold for the second straight year. Last season, rookie Steve Yzerman popped 39 goals and this time they've pinned hopes on No. 1 draft Shawn Burr. Generali manager Jim Devellano is rebuilding the frarichise the correet way with draft choices and the odd astute trade. Dave Williams, added from Vancouver at little cost, will provide leadership and toughness. Dan Maloney now is the official head coach in Toronto and is restructuring the Maple Leafs through diligent patience. The Leafs are another team which lacks depth, however, and Toronto fans may suffer another season of young players making youthful mistakes. PATRICK DIVISION won the tough Patrick tithe‘last year the playoffs. The Isles still have a sound nucleus of proud veterans like jTrottier, Mike Bossy, Smith and Denis Potvin, plus budding stars in forwards Pat Lafontaine, Brent Sutter and Pat Flatley. Washington Capitals are a sound team because they play the defensive system taught by coach Bryan Murray. The Capitals hope to improve their powerplay with the additions of centre Paul Gardner and defence. man Mike McEwen. Solid goaltending and a defence keyed by Rod Langway keep the Capitals close in almost every game The Rangers are a rare New York team; they have no definite superstar to take charge of the Big Apple. Coach Herb Brooks believes in his European system and his players must follow suit. New York needs another big season from Pierre Larouche to challenge the Islanders and Capitals. Mike Keenan is the new coach on the block in Philadelphia, where the Flyers are undergoing an image change. Keenan has a scoring leader in Tim Kerr and potential stars in Dave Poulin and Ron Sutter. The de fence is shallow and weak at best. New Jersey Devila may have made the best pick in the June draft when they took Kirk Muller with the second pick. He has had the benefit of international experience in the 1984 Olympics with Canada and plays a tougher style than Mario Lemieux, taken No. 1 by Pitts burgh. The Devils are on the way up but are a year or so away from making a serious piayoff challenge under new coach Doug Carpenter. Lemieux. Doug Bodger and Roger Belanger all were taken in the first round of the draft by Pittsburgh as the Penguins undergo another facelift. New coach Bob Berry will accent young skaters in a learning process which will take patience and understanding. ADAMS DIVISION Buffalo lost the division title by a single point last season to Boston. This time the Sabres seem to have the firepower needed to take that final step. Rookie centres Adam Creighton and John Tucker will add to an offence which already features young stars Dave Andreychuk and Mike Foligno with veteran Gil Perreault. Bowman has drafted wisely over the years. The Sabres have a sound defence anchored by Mike Ramsey. Tom Barrasso already is a superstar in goal at age of 19 Boston will have to open up on attack to stay with Buffalo. Linseman adds speed but Krusheinyski will be missed, as will centre Barry Pederson, out with a broken hand. Boston's mgth comes from defe: Ray Montreal Canadiens threw a scare into the Islanders in the playoffs after upsets over Boston and Quebec. The Tigers entered the series as overwhelming fa vorites and believed they would win, yet there was a lingering doubt — were they really as awesome and pow erful as they seemed? They answered that by do ing everything necessary, making the AL playoffs a showcase for their talents. They hit home runs. They stole bases. They made great plays. They got great pit. ching. “It wasn't just the 35-5 start that got us here,” Milt Wilcox, the winning pitcher in Game 8, said. “We showed what we could do.” CHANGES SIGN Now, they'll have to change that simple sign in front of Tiger Stadium, the one that lists the next few home games. They'll have to take down the letters that spell out three meetings with Kansas City and replace it with one saying World Ser ies. The World Series will be the final chapter in a season that already has taken on a storybook quality Last October, Tom Mona ghan, raised in orphanages and foster homes, fulfilled a lifetime dream by buying the Tigers with the money he made by founding the Dom ino’s Pizza chain. The team already had the nucleus it needed. There was catcher Lance Parrish, sec ond baseman Lou Whitaker, shortstop Alan Trammell and centre fielder Chet Lemon. Gibson and left fielder Larry Herndon flanked Lemon. Detroit had Jack Morris, Many thought the Tigers would slow down when they finally met the best of the