Saturday, January 9, 1993 @ FastLANE Win or lose, it’s in The News. Jonathan Green 365-7266 BOWL ME __ OVER _ B.C. bowlers will take to the lanes for more than just a good time starting today. For the next two weeks, fundraising for the Variety Club’s B.C Bowls For Kids takes place at alleys all across the province, with money raised going to B.C.’s mentally and physically challenged children. Last year, local bowlers raised just under $1,600.In addition to raising money, bowlers could win one of three trips. For more info, contact Castle Bow! at 365-5723. QUOTE OF THE WEEK “We probably played our best game against Cutler. We were really psyched up. It was almost like playing the ladies. You never want to lose.” — Castlegar Cashpiel champ Jim Hill talking about a quarter- final win over Noel Cutler's mixed rink from Nelson. LocdiSPORTS @ Saturday, January 9/1993 27a Road swing starts with Bor Wi Locals looking to snap losing streak in trio of weekend games with East Division weak sisters Jonathan Green SPORTS REPORTER Tuesday was a night of firsts for the~ Castlegar Rebels, but they weren’t memorable ones. It was their first regular season visit to Grand Forks, it was the first road lead they've squandered and it’s the first time they’ve lost three in a row this year. Holding a brief 2-1 lead midway through the first period, the Rebels sat and watched the league-leading Border Bruins score the next four goals en route to a 6-3 victory. The game was the first of six straight road matches for the Rebels, a team that hadn’t lost away from home since dropping an 8-4 decision in Spokane Oct. 18. Despite a 15 point difference in the standings, coach Garry Sauer liked the Rebels chances heading in. He said with it being Grand Forks’ first game since Dec. 19, a quick start could catch them flat-footed. “I thought we might have a good chance to go in and knock them off,” he said Wednesday, adding ineffective special teams made that difficult. “We just didn’t have the scoring touch to finish them off with the power play opportunities we had.” Trailing 1-0, the visitors evened things up when Jesse Oldham stuffed a rebound past Bruin goalie James Scherck on a power play at 10:01 of the first period. Still going, the Rebels took the lead just under two minutes on an- other power play. Taking a pass from Mike Hunter at Scherck’s left, Corey Flodell put the Rebels up for the only time at 8:05. Showing why they’re the Kootenay Inter- national Junior Hockey League’s best team, the Bruins were back on even terms before you could say Chris Postnikoff. With the Rebel defenceman in the penalty box, Derek Tisdale scored off a scramble in front of Rebel goalie Vaughn Welychko at 7:51 to tie it at two. Ninety-six seconds later, the Bruins took the lead for good. With Postnikoff in the sin bin once more, Neil Graham squeezed one between Wely- chko and the post to make it 3-2 and they nev- er looked back. Sauer said he wasn’t pleased with Post- nikoff’s pair of penalties but realized that’s status quo in the KIJHL. “Anytime somebody touches someone in this league, there’s a penal- ty,” he said. “That’s starting to bother me.” Coming out for the second, the Rebels couldn’t buy a break as chances to score were either foiled by Scherck or ended up wide of the net. At the other end, the Bruins were having almost as much trouble with Welychko but managed to put a pair behind the Rebel netminder. Winning a fight for,a loose puck, Jason Watts walked out from the corner and fired high to the stick side to make it 4-2 at 11:42. Just under seven minutes later, Welychko didn’t get enough of Neil Garry Sauer der City loss News photo by Jonathan Green Chris Postnikoff wasn’t the happiest Castlegar Rebel in Grand Forks Tuesday night, and he had Border Bruin Derek Tisdale to thank for that. Postnikoff took exception to a second period cheap shot from Tisdale and linesmen Brian Vecchio and Graham Read had their hands full trying to keep the Castlegar defenceman from. getting free. Postnikoff earned a misconduct for his efforts, Tisdale didn’t and the Border Bruins went on to win their 24th game of the year, 6-3. Bennett’s blast from the point and the hosts were up 5-2 at 4:47. But rather than fold their tents, the paid off at 2:56. Rebels kept plugging and it Talking about snow, buses and mergers Several things to talk about this week, so let’s get right down to busi- ness. First off, I’d just like to thank the guys from Emcon Services Inc., the company that takes care of our priva- tized area highways. It seems the guys who walked out on strike last year have obviously earned the money they received for re- turning to work. While driving to Vancouver for Christmas on Dee. 22, Highway 3 be- tween Nancy Greene and Christina Lake was just brutal. We all know how steep the hill is leading down to the Paulson bridge, and a layer of snow makes the driving all the more risky. But when that snow isn’t covered by a decent amount of sand, one starts to wonder if the Christmas he had the year before was his last and he didn’t know it at the time. Oh sure, there was some sand on the road, but I’ve come home from the beach with more of the stuff in my shorts than was on the highway that made it down in the same number of pieces he woke up in that day, only to have it happen all over again de- scending into Christina Lake. It did my heart good to see a sand truck out just before hitting town — after all, those straightaways can be pretty dangerous. Coming back was a different story, but only because I took I-90 from Seat- tle to Spokane. The weather wasn’t any better, but the highway condition sure was. OK, comparing a secondary high- way to an interstate might be like comparing kumquats to kolbasa, but that’s beside the point. The point is highway safety, some- thing the Americans seem to know more about than Canadians. Frightening. eee By the time you good people read this, bus travel will once again be a part of my life. Yes, it’s ‘Conquer the Kootenays’ once again, only it’s the 1993 version and sit goes through Golden and not on the Spot JonathanGREEN chilly December morning. It was a struggle, but yours truly Sparwood this time. Realizing that bus travel really isn’t all that bad, I’ve been looking forward to this trip since the last one over the Halloween weekend. Mind you, so have the Invermere RCMP. eee How about those rumors of Nelson and Trail making the jump to big time junior hockey. The gang down in the Silver City wants the guys from up north in the Queen City to join them in the Rocky Mountain Junior Hockey League. But the guys in the Queen City have other ideas, ones that include a jump to the B.C. Junior Hockey League. And if they go, the gang from the Silver City would like to go as well. What I can’t fathom is how the RMJHL and Kootenay International Junior Hockey League function in such close proximity to one another. From what guys who have played in both Trail and Castlegar tell me, there isn’t much difference in the lev- el of play between the two leagues. That in mind, why don’t the two merge? Trail’s motivation for jumping to the BCJHL if Nelson goes is to rekin- dle a rivalry, but they could just as eas- ily get it if the leagues merge. Not only would the two get that ri- valry, but so would the other five KI- JHL and RMJHL teams in the area. Add to that the fact that the three teams in the KIJHL East have Cran- brook and Kimberley close by, not to mention the possible return of the Fer- nie Ghost Riders, and you've got more rivalries than you can shake a hock- ey stick at. Think about it. Todd Doyle got a belated Christmas gift when Bruin defenceman Travis Hancock coughed it up in his own end, and the Castlegar forward made no mistake by firing low through Scher- ck’s legs to make it 5-3 after 40 min- utes. Looking like they did late in the sec- ond, the Rebels came out flying in the third. Handed a series of power plays, the visitors played some of their best hock- ey this season but were just as KOOTENAY INTERNATIONAL JUNIOR HOCKEY LEAGUE (As of Jan. 7) EAST DIVISION WtLT F Columbia Val.12 17 0 159 Elk Valley 9 22 O 160 Golden 8 21 0 132 WEST DIVISION Grand Forks 24 2.0 228 Nelson 23 5 1 209 Spokane 19 10 1 214 149 Castlegar 15 81140 111 Beaver Valley 8 21 0 150 226 Rossland 7 191 139 248 snakebit as they were in the second. Scoring the only goal of the period, Tisdale put the game out of reach with his second at 4:06. The dying seconds of the game were marred by a tussle similar to the one Castlegar had with Rossland prior to Christmas, and Sauer said it’s becom- ing a habit that’s hard to break. “We seem to be getting into some kind of pattern,” he said. “I don’t like to see that because all it does is end up costing us money.” That aside, Sauer said he was hap- py with the Rebels’ work ethic and hoped they could keep it up on the road in Columbia Valley last night and Golden tonight and tomorrow, three games they should win. “I don’t see why we should have a problem this weekend,” he said. But instead of counting the six-point chickens before they hatch, Sauer said he wouldn't let the Rebels look any further than last night’s gam KIJHL SCORING LEADERS (As of Jan. 7) EAST DIVISION GPG A P PIM Koole, E.V. 30 23 43 66 Dhami, Golden 29 28 38 66 Brar, E.V. 30 24 35 59 Kinnig, C.V. 27 14 33 47 Smith, E.V. 3115 32 Steinstra, C.V. 26 23 19 WEST DIVISION Bird, GF 24 33 31 Feeney, Ross. 26 33 28 Osachoff, GF 26 26 34 Hass, Spok. 27 31 28 Maryschak, G.F. 26 31 27 Tansy, Spok. 24 37 18 LEADING GOALTENDERS GP GA Avg. Bousfield, Grand Forks 14 31 2.20 Gris, Nelson 13 33 2.50 Scherck, Grand Forks 13 33 2.50 Kelly, Nelson 13 44 3.38 e. “All I know is I don’t want to see us go down four in a row.” Need a Christmas loan? We'll make it happen. Rockers, Rockettes roll m@ SHSS squads go three- for-three in Tuesday action NEWS STAFF Stanley Humphries’ senior basketball teams might like to play their counterparts from Grand Forks a little more often this year. Hosting the senior boys and girls teams Tuesday, the Rockers and Rockettes made short work of their Border City opponents. On the Rockers side, Mar- cel Dusseault scored 28 points and Ed Furlan added 14 ina 92-35 snoozer. Coach John Ritchie said the Grand Forks team that beat the Rockers in last year’s regional. final has since been replaced by one full of rookies. Because of that, the veter- an hosts had an easy time. “We played very well,” he said. “(Grand Forks is) very young and they’re rebuilding. “If we play well, that out- come is always possible.” Leading from start to fin- ish, Ritchie said the Rockers were never in danger of los- ing. He said he was pleased to see them put together a com- plete game, something they'll need to do at the Steveston Tournament in Richmond next weekend. “This was probably the best four quarters we've put together as a team this year,” he said. The same night, the senior girls were just as domi- nant,winning their game 88- 13. Wendy Closkey and Rhon- da Dawes each had 18 points in victory. Coach Jack Closkey said unlike previous blowouts, the opposition never said die and this kept things a little closer. “Tt wasn’t as bad as it could have been,” he said. “The Grand Forks kids kept on try- ing. “It was decent practice time for us.” Up at Mt. Sentinel, the ju- West Kootenay Power nior Wildcats were entertain- ing the junior Rockers. Getting 28 points from David Pereverzoff and 20 There's something for everyone! 365-7266 from Grant Mosby, the visi- tors prevailed in a see-saw battle, 69-58. Coach Doug Hickey said solid play and constant pres- sure helped them dump their South Slocan rivals. “The kids really felt com- fortable playing together,” he said. “I think we sort of wore Mt. Sentinel down a bit.” Trailing 6-2 early on, the Rockers went on a 15-0 run before the Wildcats scored 15 of the next 17 points to lead 21-19 after one quarter. CASTLEGAR CAMPUS Instructional Assistant — Health Programs The successful candidate will be responsible for the operation of the Nursing learning Resource Centre and provide appropriate support for the educational activities that occur in the centre. Applicants require graduation from an accredited post-secondary nursing program, experience related to the operation and maintenance of nursing equipment (eg., sphygmomanometer, intravenous infusion pumps etc.) and the physical ability to move large pieces of equipment and shelve supplies. Computer skills and WHMIS training would be an asset. This is a part-time (50%) position commencing as soon as possible to May, 1993. Salary is in accordance with the SCFA collective agreement. TRAIL CAMPUS Coordinator— Career Resource Centre The successful candidate will be responsible for the development and coordination of a Career Resource Centre which will assist the unemployed by providing support, encouragement, information and skills during career planning and/or job search. Applicants should have strong interpersonal, oral and written skills, as well as good organizational and computer skills and a familiarity with the local economy. Instructional skills and experience working with the unemployed are definite assets. This is a full time, three month position commencing as soon as possible. Salary is in The Rockers never led in the second quarter, scoring whenever Sentinel did to trail 35-30 at the half. Returning for the second with the Admir Comp 1 and Benefit policy Job Action/Career Choices Instructor The successful candidate will be responsible for instructing in courses such as Career Planning, Exploring Choices, Creating a Skills Inventory, Job Search Skills and Interviewing Strategies. Applicants must have instructional skills, be able to work half, Hickey said the locals re- alized what had to be done and did it. “When they came off the bench, they knew what I ex- er. itly, have systematic/organized job search. Qualified candidates are invited to forward resumes, including three (3) current references, by January 15, 1993, to: PERSONNEL & EMPLOYEE RELATIONS ted,” he said, pointing to a s total team effort. = & ————— CASTLEGAR CAMPUS ——- “All the kids came togeth- Box 1200, eng ml laa VIN 3J1 vity and be able to assist students in a . This is a short-term, part-time position, commencing as soon as possible. Salary is in accordance with the BCGEU collective agreement. R.A. Ross A.J. Dube, Manager, Trans- mission and Distribution of West Kootenay Power, is pleased to announce the appointment of R.A. (Richie) Ross to the position of Region- al Manager, Kootenays. Mr. Ross joined WKP in 1977 as Assistant to Manager, Transmission and Distribution. He has since held Superinten- dent positions in both T & D and Construction and Mainte- nance. Most recently he was C&M Manager. In his new position, Mr. Ross will be responsible for WKP's opera- tions in the Boundary, Creston and Kootenay regiorfs. He and his wife, Donna, will continue to reside in Trail. West Kootenay Power is a regulated hydroelectric utility serving over 110,000 cus- tomers in the southcentral in- terior of British Columbia.