dune 10, 1990 Castlegar News p3 82 Castlegar News ‘SPORTS June 10, 1990 Ponting stops trying to please ghost MONTE CARLO (CP) — When Victor Davis died last November, Canada lost not one but two of its top swimmers. Shaken by the tragic death of the ; friend and teammate he worshipped, * national butterfly champion Tom g E Ponting lapsed into a deep state of » depression. As a pallbearer at Da funeral, Ponting helped lay his fallen idot to rest. But memories of Davis, struck * down by a car outside a Montreal restaurant, continued to haunt him. Ponting says it took until three weeks ago for him to come to grips with Davis’s death and get his own career back on track. “I finally put Victor behind me and that came about by talking to his girlfriend, parents and my friends,”’ explained Ponting, 25. ‘‘We sat down and really talked about it for the first time since November and got the whole thing hashed out. “Twas able to resolve that problem and having Canada say, ‘We still have confidence in you and we want you to © swim for us.’ That boosted my motale quite a lot as well.’” Adding to Ponting’s depression as he prepared for the Common- wealth Gam January was the fact he was dealing with his first serious in- jury, a back problem that still plagues him. At the same time, the fourth-year political science student at the Univer- sity of Calgary was attempting to write his final exams. ‘In Tom's case, it was just a matter of lost focus,"’ explained Canadian swim coach Deryk Snelling. ‘*It’s not surprising. Victor's death didn't af- fect everyone the same way. “I think Tom's very, very focused again, but it’s still tough for him."” Although Ponting continued to compete, it was obvious the com- petitive desire wasn’t there. The swimmer lost races he would normally win, At the Commonwealth Games in New Zealand, he failed to win an in- dividual medal, although he did take home a gold as part of the 4x100 mediey relay team. But Ponting, the 1989 World Cup series butterfly champion, now ap- pears to have his career back on track. Aftr a strong performance at the Canada Cup international event in Vancouver two weeks ago, where he won the 100 butterfly, Ponting placed second in the 100 and third in the 200 at the Monte Carlo International meet last weekend. Now he’s looking forward to the Internatiogal Cup in Rome in August. “Now I'm swimming for myself, doing the things that I want to do,” he says. “I’m not trying to please anyone, including Victor. That's taken a lot of pressure off me. “When Victor was alive, he meant a lot to me and when he died, he became an even greater thing for me to achieve. I realized what he had done and I started to think more and and more about what I had to achieve to make his ghost happy.’” Clarke fills the bill for Stars BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (AP) — Howard Baldwin always thought it would be ideal to build a hockey team around Bob Clarke. He also thinks Clarke is the ideal man to build a Stanley Cup team, so the Minnesota North Stars’ president introduced Clarke as the team’s general manager at a news conference Friday. “When I was with the (Hartford) Whalers, a writer called me when we were in Boston and said, ‘If you were going to start a hockey team, who would be the first player you would select?’ I know that person wanted me to say Bobby Orr,’’ Baldwin said. “But [said Bob Clarke because I don’t know anybody who wants to win as much, who works harder and is more dedicated to his organization."’ Clarke, 40, signed a five-year con- tract to become the fifth GM in Min- nesota’s 23-year history. He succeeds Jack Ferreira, who is joining previous team owners Gordon and George Gund and their 1991 San Francisco- area expansion club. Fired April 16 after 15 years as the best player in Philadelphia history and six more as Flyers GM, Clarke will also be Minnesotat’s vice- president. “I helped build the Flyers and I cared deeply about the Flyers,”’ Clarke said. ‘‘I had 21 great years there. But we parted, and the same dedication and characteristics I brought to the Flyers will come to this club.”* Minor Hockey Requires FIRE AWAY Id Jeff Lewk ives it all he's got in the ry school’s track and discus ot the Kinnaird Junior secon field yh Friday. ~« COACHES / MANAGERS For the 1990/91 Season Applications at Rec Office DEADLINE FOR COACHES THURSDAY, JUNE 14 BURNABY (CP) — Run fast, run clean. It’s the guiding prin- ciple of teenage sprinter Peter Ogilvie after smashing Ben John- son’s scholastic record. Ogilvie became the fastest prep week ago when he dashed 100 metres in 10.46 seconds at the British Columbia high school championships to erase the John- son mark of 10.55. “I’m kind of the new kid on the block,"’- Ogilvie, 18, said. “I’m young and I'm obsessed with sprinting. Ogilvie and coach Mike Murray Stress they respect some of the achievements of Johnson — currently under suspension after testing positive for steroid use at the 1988 Seoul Olympics — but it’s important Ogilvie doesn't B.C. sprinter beats Johnson's school record sprinter in Canadian history a * stumble on the same pitfalls as Johnson. Ogilvie admits his role models in sprinting have been Johnson and American star Carl Lewis. “Now that I’m up with the crowd, it’s harder to say that,’ Ogilvie said, ‘‘because now I’m running with the best.’” It’s been a hectic 12 months for Ogilvie since he finished second in the 100 at the Pan-Am junior championships in 10.90 seconds. He ran 10.60 last summer in a Canada-U.S. meet and 10.69 at the Commonwealth Games in January. Ogilvie has innate, natural talent, said his coach, and runs with a fluid style that makes him a threat to break more of Johnson’s records. Lt.-Gov. David.Lam (holding hovel) and his wife (centre) listen to a sp: District Heritage Society president Sherrel Koreen before planting an oak tree. on Zuckerberg Island. Jack Charters (right) » served as the Lams’ guide during their visit to the island and other points of Visita high point in history of island “Like the people of Castlegar, we are happy to con- sider this island as our island, and this oak tree as our oak tree, and we will be coming back to see how they Prosper. number of heritage volunteers. Their Honours quickly set everyone at their ease with their warmth and infor- mality, shaking hands and speaking with each in turn, giving particular attention to Joe Killough who was celebrating his 84th birthday on that day, and showing a lively interest in the pictures and exhibits in the building, while sipping on the Russian fruit juice drink, atvar, prepared from domestic and wild fruits by Verna Keraiff. On behalf of the heritage society, Keraiff then presented the visitors with a specially crafted poplar bowl and commemorative brass plate, created by craf- tsman Ivar Reinsbakken. In making the presenation, Keraiff, a former Zuckerberg pupil, said to the lieutenant-governor, ‘‘We are so happy to have you and Mrs. Lam visit our island. Mr. Zuckerberg was a very special man and we think you are too. Please ac- cept this gift made from local wood by a local craf- tsman with our thanks.’” — Lt.-Gov. David Lam It was a high point in the history of Zuckerberg Island Heritage Park last Saturday when Their Honours Lt.-Gov. David C. Lam and Mrs. Lam took an hour from their busy schedule in Castlegar’s Sun- fest celebrations to visit the island and the Chapel House, and to plant a memorial oak tree by the kekuli. After taking part in the Sunfest parade, which I would agree was one of the best yet, and meeting the parade participants at city hall, the vice-regal couple, accompanied by Lach Farrell who had taken the place of their seriously ill aide, arrived at noon at the island parking lot. They were greeted by Sherrel Koreen, president of the Castlegar and District Heritage Soeiety, and me, as guide. As we crossed the 474-foot suspension bridge I CFL Hall welcomes Dr. HAMILTON (CP) — Dave Fen- Happy Father’s Day! 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Registration now taking place at the Recreation Office Phone 365-3386 — 2101-6th Ave., Castlegar nell, known as Dr. Death when he anchored the Edmon- ton Eskimos defence during an un- precedented string of five’ straight Grey Cup titles, was named to the Canadian Football Hall of Fame on Thursday. The huge defensive tackle was an integral part of the Eskimos defence for 10 years (1974-1983) and was an all-Canadian selection five years run- Ming (1977-1981). Also named to the Hall in the players’ category were Jim Corrigall, a defensive lineman for 12 seasons with the Toronto Argos, and the ver- satile Marv Luster, who performed as both an offensive end and defensive back during his 14-year career with the Montreal Alouettes and the Argos. Elected in the builders’ category were Eagle Keys and Ken Preston. The 1990 inductees raise the num- ber of Hall of Fame members to 152 (49 builders, 103 players). This year’s induction ceremonies will take place Oct. 20. Fennell’s grim countenance was as much a trademark of the Edmonton defence — called Alberta Crude — as was his performance on the field. He was named outstanding defensive player in the CFL in 1978 and the league’s top Canadian performer in 1979. . Corrigall, a second-round draft pick of the NFL’s St. Louis Cardinals in 1970, played 146 games with the Argos. The Barrie, Ont., native, who attended Kent State University in Ohio, was a four-time all-Canadian (1971, °73, '75, °77) and won outstan- ding defensive player honors in 1975. Luster, out of UCLA, began and ended his CFL career with the Alouet- tes, breaking into the league with Montreal in 1961 and retiring in 1974. During his first five years in the league, Luster performed on offence and caught 113 passes for 11 touch- downs. He was an Eastern all-star receiver in 1963. Death However, it was as a defensive back that he perhaps is best remembered. He was a six-time Eastern all-star on defence, including a string of five straight seasons that began in 1968. Keys, a native of Turkey Neck Bend, Ky., came to Canada as a player in 1949 and played his final game with Edmonton’s 1954 Grey Cup champions on a broken leg. However, it is his contribution to the Canadian game as a head coach in Edmonton, Saskatchewan and British Columbia for which he is being recognized. He became head coach of the Eskimos in 1959 and led them to the Grey Cup title the following year. THE NUMBERS SOCCER cs Eastern Division 3p. jancouver, 10:30 p.m BASEBALL Satur doy games not included Victorio @t BVssersLete srestaeets gr tender len. Chicago 348 fo 345 D Parker Milwoukew 324 Toronto Seattle 76. Pucker! Minnesota, 70 Gruber. Toronto, 67. Fernender Toronto 66 $ ore Hed with 64 Dovbles — Puckett, Minnesota 17. ® Henderson Ooklond. 17.6 ore tied with ? iplen —Fernendar Toronto, Brumley, Seat 4G cago, 4. 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Williome, Chicago. gauese2 BEE BES82888 88 FASTBALL CASTLEGAR MEN'S FASTBALL LEAGUE Troimer Mechonicol Bonio’s Pub Most Dediceted Athlete — Denise Pott Ouretending “Athletic Pertormence — Wendy Closkey erticipation Award — Jennites Small President's Plaque — Dustin Johnson. Scnler Girls Feld Hockey -~ Morcio Silva, MVP Aime Chernott. Most improved Junior Girls Field Hockey Senter Carilyn Cheenolt. Most Improv — Don Koosnetsolt, MVP. Joson Shaves. Mos! Improved Girls Vv — Ryone Westoll, MVP Tomora Rezansolt. Most improved — Kevin Rothe, MVP, Don Fodor, Mos! Improved Girls Beshetbell — Corilyn Bri Krity Lees, Most Improved sco, MVP Perrier ond Loure! Closkey, MVPs, We Toskey y Moat improved VP ‘Chet Dolgope!, IAVP. Kevin Rilcot — Marcel Dusseault, Most improved Boys Treck end Pleld — Rod Horshenin, MVP Girle Track end Wendy Closhey, Most Improved TRANSACTIONS leider Evongel their Gui —— be place pitcher Bi Leng on the 21-4 ‘Wilkine trom lows of ods ign Nared Charles tcClein ond po ton plachere “Steven Long ond Mike Mathite, catcher Doug Noce end out Rondel! SasxeTBALL Wove activate Scooter Barry. retwen guord the tent squad, volasee. torwerd Place forward Derry! Johnaon on the vox! squed activote guard Richey Jockvon sotety Todd jesident of Vos Angotos toms weive quertevbach Cite Perit pagan ae Tey tone 8 ad a wocury Paintin Sars. neste Cie assei moreger eure Maple Leats name Tom Welt essistont was happy to recall aspects of his address the previous evening at the Worshipful Company of Selkirk Vin- tners’ wine tasting party in which he had spoken of the value of volunteers in all aspects of community life and the need for cooperation at all levels of society. I pointed out that the bridge on which we were walking had been initiated by the volunteer heritage group, had received its start-up funding by a grant from the Castlegar Rotary club and was constructed by the 44th Field Engineer Squadron, a Trail militia unit, using donated materials, equipment and con- sulting expertise from a wide range of industries, businesses and private individuals throughout the district. It was completed with 90 per cent donated material and labour and is a reflection of his own wor- ds on community cooperation. The heritage park, the Chapel House and the Castlegar Rail Station were also cases in point The lieutenant-governor, a 35-year member of the Rotary club and a Paul Harris Fellow, smiled and said that his membership and experience in the club had contributed greatly to his career and that he always urged newcomers to this country to join a service club or volunteer group as the best means of becoming good and useful Canadian citizens. We examined the Hiroshima Peace Memorial and the kukuli, and then proceeded to the Russian Or- thodox Chapel House where Their Honours were greeted by the heritage society island supervisor Doris Sweeney, secretary-treasurer Verna Keraiff and a Reflections and recollections By John Charters ee 1 was also pleased to give a personal gift of an autographed copy of Over My Shoulder, as a reminder of our city. Since protocol required that the lieutenant- governor should be the last to arrive at any assembly, we persuaded the Lams to leave the Chapel House and walk to where they could view the confluence of the two rivers, while the rest of the guests gathered at the island bridgehead for the planned ceremonial tree planting. President Koreen gave the introductory address as follows: “Your Honours, ladies and gentlemen. The oak tree, once sacred in ancient times, an integral part of the history, culture and traditions of the Old World, particularly in Britain and Russia, and famous over Please see LAM, page B7 Women's league meets The May meeting of St. Joseph's Catholic Women’s League took place on May 8. The meeting started off with the installation of the new executive: president Brita Haley, president-elect Marg Nagel, second vice president Leona Bozek, third vice president Marge Schneider, secretary Jeri-Lynn Woods, and treasurer Joan Muller Arrangements were made for the Nelson Diocesan CWL meeting. At- tending for Castlegar will be Brita Haley, Jeri-Lynn Woods, and Leona THE RAINBOW COMMUNITY ACCOUNT “Exclusively for Non-Profit Organizations” CASTLEGAR SAVINGS CREDIT UNION ( 3 CASTLEGA\ 601-10th St., 365-7292 "Your Community Financial Centre e Minor Hockey SLOCAN PARK Requires Hury: 6, lesen Pork COACHES / MANAGERS For the 1990/91 Season Applications at Rec Office DEADLINE FOR COACHES THURSDAY, JUNE 14 Bozek. St. Joseph’s CWL is p' materials and helpers for the coffee breaks during the convention. Arrangements were also made for the CWL to provide refreshments for after the Celebration of Our Lady of Fatima on May 12, and to provide lunch after the Diocesan Celebration of Faith at the Community Complex on May 13. There will be a party for past president Doreen Moore at the June Pot Luck dinner, which will be on Tuesday, June 12. This will be the last meeting until September. St. Joseph’s CWL is involved in many projects, including visiting hospital patients and shut-ins, sewing for the bazaar and for hospital and nursing home needs; awarding an an- nual bursary for a deserving boy or girl graduate of the parish; supporting Right to Life and Kootenay Society for the Handicapped; catering for variouis community functions; and donating to the Legion hamper fund Meeting calleda success The Robson-Raspberry Seniors Group met in the Robson Recreation Hall to hold the last of their regular meetings and socials until September 11 when meetings will again resume. Following the Grace, given by president Ken Eaton, the members and guests enjoyed a very delicious supper catered by the Robson Evening Group. Musical entertainment was supplied* by well-known area musicians Mike Wennechuk and Trig Kaardal. Wennechuk also sang several solos and led the seniors in singing many old-time favorites. 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