By JOHN KOROBANIK The Canadian Press Don Cherry, the colorful coach turned outrageous television commentator, likes hard-hitting, aggressive hockey but ever he admits that Pemtecinapebes games are vicious. —— _ a “That's the most vicious hockey T've ever seen,” he said recently. Coming from Cherry, that's a condemning assess- ment of a series that beyond the boundaries of fair play and accepted conduct. The viciousness and blatant attempts to injure each other’s star players is an embarrassment to the entire National Hockey League. Montreal-Quebec hockey, like the Edmonton Oilers- Calgary Flames matchups, is no longer merely a rivarly. It's war! As one caller to an Edmonton sports phone-in program said of the Montreal-Quebec and Edmonton- Calgary rivalries, it's a disgrace that should be stopped. How ridiculous or dangerous are the rivalries? Consider some of these past incidents. Quebec's Paul Gilles violently cross-checked Mats Naslund from behind, sending the Canadien player head-first into the boards. It was a check, said Montreal coach Jean Perron, that could have ended Naslund's career. No penalty was called. RIPS SWEATER Calgary's Doug Risebrough, a 13-year NHL veteran who should know better, sat in the penalty box and used his skate to cut up the sweater of Edmonton's Marty McSorley after the two tangled. Wayne Gretzky, the league's premiere player, became so frustrated he called Calgary defenceman Neil Sheehy “gutless” for not fighting. Gretzky is one of th leading advocates for the abolishment of fighting. Quebec's Basil McRae, saying he was “too ready,” couldn't wait for Game 4 to start so he fought Sergio Momesso before the puck was dropped. It's not just the teams, either. cbeeahh tah HL cle van le such heights that ¢ven the players and ¢oaches are ot “it. Perith anid attic Gilivas's dishid'ts Quand eis ba was “disguested with what I heard on radio and “The vulgarities and sarcasd! against the Canadiens was terrible and it's probably the.same here (Montreal) when it comes to them.” The hype incites already-vindictive fans. Edmonton defenceman Keyin’ Lowe described the rivalry this way: “It's like. you're getting ready to play Calgary when a relative dies. A fan comes over and says, ‘Beat Salen? Oh, and by the way, I'm sorry ie hear about . ADMITS WORRY Calgary defenceman .Paul Reinhart, one of the few players who tries to avoid the vicious play in Edmonton games, admits he’s worried about the effect the brawling and dangerous stickwork is having on young players. He pointed the finger directly at the NHL, saying the “league has to do more than slap wrists.” It’s up to the league because the players’ mentality won't allow them to clean up the issue. The unfortunate part is that those four teams have some of the most highly skilled players in the game in the likes of Gretzky, Naslund, Jari Kurri, Joey Mullen, Peter Statsny and Michel Goulet. Yet those are the ones who spend the most time concerned more with surviving than playing the game. But, that’s hockey in the NHL where teams are composed of about 75 per cent grinders and 25 per cent talent. With those percentages the grinders, goons and stickmen will prevail. Let someone who isn’t skilled enough into a game and he'll do everything in his power to drag the other players down to his level. It's called survival. It comes with too many teams, too few skilled little supervision, players and too overcrowded nursery. much like an Montreal, Tim pen deal By WESLEY GOLDSTEIN NEW YORK (CP) — After missing spring training and the first month of the National League baseball season, Tim Raines decided the time had come to rationalize. “I've never hit in April anyway,” Raines said after ending his free agency and signing a guaranteed three-year, $5-million US pact with the Montreal Expos. “Now April is over. I hope to start May with a bang.” The contract Raines signed with the Expos, only three hours after he was eligible to do so, represented a slight increase from Montreal's original proposal. In November, the Expos publically offered the defending NL batting champion a three-year, $4.8-million deal. Raines rejected the offer and vowed he'd never play for Montreal again. In so doing, he began a six-month period he now describes as frustrating and filled with uncertainty. Still, the six-time all-star said he wouldn't change things a second time around. “I don't regret anything I did,” Raines said. “There comes a time in your career when something doesn’t work out for you. This was the year for me.” One thing Raines had little trouble repairing was his relationship with his teammates. WELCOMES RAINES Despite having lost a 7-6 ninth-inning heartbreaker to the New York Mets, the Expos enthusiastically welcomed Raines in the clubhouse after the game. “It's great to have him back,” said Vance Law. Tim Wallach said the club has instantly improved by re-signing Raines. “He's the kind of guy that wreaks havoc,” Wallach said. “He's a complete new dimension to our lineup’.” Raines said he expected to be in the lineup today against the Mets. “I feel in great shape and I'm ready to step right in and make a contribution,” he said. Raines, who has been working out daily on his own and with his former high school team, added he didn’t think the layoff would hinder him. “I haven't seen any 95 mile-an-hour fastball or any hard sliders,” he said. hitter. “If you're a hitter, you're going to be a “Sometimes during a season you miss two or three days and you get right back into it. For me, its just a matter of re-establishing myself against big-league pitching and I don't think that'll take too long.” Raines isn't worried about fan reaction when he plays in Montreal for the first time next Friday, saying nothing could be harder for him than his return from drug rehabilitation in 1983. “This is a piece of cake compared to that,” he said. Raines to the Expo's NEW YORK (AP) — Tim Raines, playing in his first game one day after re-sign ing with Montreal, capped a storybook day with a 10th inning grand slam that gave GET MORE PAY FOR! Test Drive A Pony And You'll be Convinced that we are Block North of Maloney Pontiac Dir Coming Wednesday THE PONY EXPRESS Watch For It! Call 1-800-332-7087 or 365-7241 rescue the Expos an 11-7 come-from- behind victory over the New York Mets Saturday. Raines, a free agent who left the Expos after last sea. son and rejoined Montreal when he was unable to find a job with another team, also had a triple in his first at-bat, two singles, a walk, three runs scored and a stolen base. Raines, who led the Na tional League with a .334 batting average last year, had been keeping himself in shape during his layoff by stretching and running. He became eligi to negotiate with Montreal on May 1 and came to terms on a three year contract for $4.8 mil- lion. Raines also ignited a ninth- inning rally when he legged out a routine ground. | Alysheba bolts into lead to take Kentucky Derby LOUISVILLE, KY. (AP) — Alysheba, running for only race. the second time since, un- dergoing an operation to cor- rect a problem, stormed into the lead nearing, the wire and won the Kentueky Derby at Churchill Downs on Satur- day. Alysheba, ridden by Chris McCarron, who returned to riding last March after -a broken leg, took the lead from Bet Twice to get the roses in the 113th running of the premiere horse race in the United States. Derby favorite Demons Begone apparently broke down, and the colt was taken off in an ambulance. Third was Avies Copy, a member of the mutuel field, while Cryptoclearance got home fourth in the field of 17 three-year-olds. The victory, in 2:03 3-5 for the 1'4 miles, was Alysheba’s first in four starts this year and only the second in 11 career races. Alysheba had finished first in the Bluegrass Stakes in his previous race but was dis- qualified for interference. But on this hot, sunny Kentucky day, he ran straight down the stretch to gain a Derby victory for his Hall of Fame trainer, Jack Van Berg. Van Berg also trained Gate Dancer in 1984 when that colt became the only colt disqualified in a Derby race. He was dropped to fifth from fourth. “He's a good colt,” the 50- year-old Van Berg said in ap- praising Alysheba’s Derby chances a few days before the Fred for the ages, which is what all Kentucky Darke wiapers be oo NARS BET TWICE McCarron sent: Alysheba into contention nearing the quarter pole on the turn. Then, in the stretch run, he finally cdught Bet Twice in- side the 16th pole for the vic- tory, A jubilant McCarron, win- ning the Derby for the first time in seven tries, said: “He ate up horses down the back- stretch,.” Immediately after the race, Pat Day,’ who rode Demons Begone, the 2-1 fav- orite, said, “My horse bled. “He wasn't right going into the first turn.” The condition of Demons Begone, the winner of his first three starts this year, ineluding the Arkan Derby, was not immediately known. Alysheba's winning margin was three-quarters of a legnth. Bet Twice finished 2' lengths ahead of Avies Copy, who was a neck to the good of Cryptoclearance. Alysheba, who earned a record winner's share of $618,600 from the record gross purse, paid $18.80, $8 and_$6.20. k Perret, $7.20 while Avies Copy, rid- den by Mickey Solomone, was $6.80 to show. Capote, the 1986 two-year: old champion, who was try- ing to redeem himself after losing his first two starts this year, broke on top, but when the field went by, the finish line the first time, his D. Wayne Lukas-trained stable- mate, On The Line, was in front. Capote, ridden by Angel Cordero, took the Bhd on the first turn and held it going down the backstretch. Then the Derby became a cavalry charge around the final turn and through the upper stretch, Gooden starts all over again By BEN WALKER NEW YORK (AP) — The toughest start Dwight Goo- den will ever make comes now, away from the pitching mound, He must start his life over again, at age 22. “He will be recovering the rest of his life,” New York Mets general manager Frank Cashen said. Forever, Gooden's brilliant career will carry an asterisk that denotes cocaine. No matter how many more Cy Young Awards he wins or how many nohitters he throws, he can't shake the past. And someone some- where will remember that Gooden took drugs. Gooden’s goal now must be: Don't let it happen again. If he relapses, he will be sus- pended from baseball for at least one year, and the con- sequences could be even more far reaching. LaMarr Hoyt, 1983 Cy Young winner who could not contain his drug use, went to jail. He was suspended this season by commissioner Peter Ueberroth, might lose his $1 million-a-year salary and may never play again. Others who went through cocaine rehabilitation, as Gooden did for 28 days in April, were more fortunate. Tim Raines got treatment after the 1982 season and came back as a perennial all- star. Lonnie Smith, who underwent rehabilitation du- ring the 1983 season, re- sumed a productive career. The winner, a. Kent bred sold at Keeneland, was owned by Dorothy Schar- bauer and her daughter, Pamela. Mrs. Scharbauer’s father, Jays slip by the Texas Rangers TORONTO (CP) — Tony Fernandez grounded a two- run double down the right- field in the ninth inning to give the Toronto Blue Jays a 9-8 American League win over the Texas Rangers on Saturday. With two outs, Fred Mc- Griff walked and pinch-hitter Rob Ducey singled to right. Fernandez then grounded his double past a diving Pete O'Brien at first base and Ducey beat right fielder Ru- ben Sierra's throw to the plate. Right-hander Greg Harris, 1-3, was tagged with the loss, while Mark Ejichhor, 4-1, earned the win, Toronto's fifth in a row. O'Brien, who went 3-for-5 with three runs batted in, had stroked a two-out, solo home run in the top of the ninth to put the Rangers ahead 8-7. The homer was O'Brien's third of the year. Toronto had tied the game 7-7 in the seventh on Ernie Whitt’s one-out double into the right-centre field gap off Dale Mohorcie after Willie Upshaw singled and stole second. Pete Incaviglia’s two-run homer, his 10th of the year, off John Cerutti had given the Rangers a 7-6 lead in the seventh. The Blue Jays lead against kuckleballer Charlie Hough. A run-scoring single by Gar- th Iorg, Sierra's throwing er ** Adult (Open) H. K “Maximum 4 Participants **Moximum 8 Participants drop-int CASTLEGAR & AREA RECREATION DEPARTMENT May and June Events TENNIS LESSONS ROTARY COURTS * Adult (Beg.) 8. DePaoli Storts May 4, 5:30-6:30, $40 * Adult (Int.) B. DePaoli, Starts, May 4. 6:30 - 7:30, $40 ** Adult (Beg.) H Kemperman, S INTOWN COUR’ ““T Kesnectmen: Storts May 12, 4:00-5:00, $17 Children H. Kemperman, Starts May 12, 3:15-4:00, $15 FITNESS SCHEDULE Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9.a.m. - 10.a.m Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 7 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. All slasves at the complex Cost 10 tickets for $15. $2.00. Pick up a recreation flyer today and register early! Weekend Wrap-Up HOCKEY ror and Lloyd Moseby's two- Us run single gave Toronto its one-run lead. Hough was ejected in the sixth after em- round: Con. solotion rou round Yoaeh do chods Het Sond result Netionel Hockey League pleyott broiled in an argument with home plate umpire Vic Vol taggio. Texas manager Bob- by Valentine was also tossed by Voltaggio after jéining the discussion. Gretehy. Edm Or Toronto starter Dave Stieb (cy, excited after walking the first two batters in the fifth and O'Brien singled off Cer- utti to give the Rangers a 5-2 5. lead. A pair of walks and rookie Jerry Browne's run-scoring bloop double put Texas ahead 4-1 in the fourth, but Toronto pulled to within two runs on lorg’s run-producing single in the bottom of the fourth, The Rangers had rocked Stieb for three runs with two outs in the first. levelond 0 Colitornia \$ gereeees oat 's in the SUNSHINE BLOCK Take a Drive Over the Hill! 442-2415 Dealer #6864 ROTO VILLA: A HISTORY With only $7 in the seston Villa Society's treasury, and a CMHC req plans be paid by the applicant, hrs Oglow went to Ron the to him and offered a deal: if Ross would draw up the plans, the first cheque from CMHC would be used to pay for them. After asking for a few days to think about the offer, Ross called the next day and agreed to do the work. With this hurdle out of the way, Oglow then called the British Columbia Ministry of Housing to make the next step — only to be told that there was no more funding available for the current year. However, Dave Barrett, then premier of B.C. was touring the province and planned to stop for awhile in Castlegar. Paul took this as an opportunity to speak to him at a coffee party and explain the problem. He received a promise that Barrett would look into it. He then checked with local MLA Chris D'Arcy and found that that the grant had been approved prior to the election. There was no turning back and in due course a representative from the Housing Commis- sion arrived and the following conversation followed: “How many housing units were you planning, Paul?” “Ten.” “Why so few? How about 38 to make it 40 in total?” “If you have the funding I have the energy,” came the reply. The cost of the new expansion rose almost in a breath to $450,000 but it brought with it the problem of revision of documents already in Ottawa. A quick call to Bob Brisco, then on his first tour as MP for Kootenay West, and this problem, too, was resolved. In the spring of 1976 the contract for the 28 units was awarded to the late Frank McLeod of McLeod Construction, with Verigin Industries receiving the sub-contract for the millwork and with Ross and his partner remaining on as consultants. Halfway through the Project the B.C. Construction A i declared a pr ide lockout and McLeod informed Oglow that under the’ circumstances he could not keep his men on the job. “In that case you're fired,” said Oglow. McLeod left the construction site with a grin. Oglow then called the construction workers together and said, “You can either follow Frank or come to work for me on Monday. We have a schedule to meet before freeze-up.” They all came back on Monday. Ten days later the lockout was over and Frank returned to his job with a grin. The villa project was finished on time and within budget and the official opening was held on Saturday, Nov. 6, 1976 with an overflow audience in attendance. After the closest possible association with both the Castlegar Rotary Club and the Castlegar Roto Villa, Paul Oglow is cutting the ties to undertake new endeavors. In January, 1986 he resigned his membership in the Castlegar Rotary Club. On May, 1987 when a new board is elected he will be leaving the board of the villa. The present executive includes Harry Bate, Paul Oglow, Arlee Anderson, Margaret Henne, Muriel Heagy, Margaret Schneider, Bob Goudreau, Patti Richards, Slim and Myrtle Thomas, and Brita Haley — a charter member and chairman of the board. I had a brief chat with Mrs. Haley and learned that the executive meets once a month, at noon. “We find it more efficient and we like to pay our bills monthly.” They also like to keep operating expenses and rents to their tenants to an absolute minimum and the Roto Villa “a place to be proud of.” As a consequence, she said, the monthly rental started very low and in spite of spiraling costs everywhere they are still extremely modest. Yet, she said, they always receive the most complimentary reports and a triple A rating because the John Charters . Reflections & recollections SECOND OPENING . Roto Villa Society president Paul Oglow (centre) enlists aid of Kootenay West MP Bob Brisco and Rossland-Trail MLA Chris D'Arcy to open 1976 expansion to senior citizen's housing complex. units are always well kept and comfortable — “a place tc be prov of.” So, the turnover of tenants is low and prospective renters must get their names on file, then be prepared for a lengthy wait for a vacancy. Following my chat with Brita Haley I called Arlee Anderson, who is a more recent resident at the Roto Villa (1984) and a very recent member of the Villa Society executive (1986). “What,” I asked Arlee, craftily spot-checking earlier stories by Paul Ogiow and Brita, “is so special about the Roto Villa?” “It's a nice place in which to live,” said Arlee, “and people care for one another. For example, the other evening one of the residents had to be taken to the hospital in an emergency situation. The next morning another lady asked me about the sick woman's condition (Arlee is the temporary manager).” “How did you know that she was ill,” I asked? “ ‘Why,’ she answered very logically, ‘because she didn’t open her curtains this morning. “Then there are lots of activities for those who want them,” she continued. “Bingo on Tuesday nights, cards on Saturday and the recreation room is always open. “It is very convenient — the stores are handy, the delight, it turned out that like my mother, he was a Geordie, that is a person born in Tyneside in Newcastle- on-Tyne in Northumberland. His family is gone so he spends his time with his “bit garden,” making his own beer, driving about town in his car with, and making regular stops at the Legion pub for a chat and “to raise a little hell.” He was 80 years young last December, is obviously a happy man who likes it where he is at and intends to stay. I would like to dig more and write more about this very important, person-centred establishment in our midst which is such an essential reflection of the spirit of the basic Castlegar. There have been many people and groups who have made great contributions to the Roto Villa and I regret that for lack of space and time ghey cannot be included at this time. Later, I hope I have no doubt that there will be equally fine works to come. Watch for the notice of the annual meeting in late May and do your thing. In the meantime, I doubt that Paul Oglow, with his roots in the very foundations of the place and his vast store of knowledge and experience, is going to be allowed to stray very far. bus stops right at the front door and all the doors are wide enough to accommodate a wheelchair. There are, as well, several units specially built for wheelchair patients and have special features including wheelchair high sinks and counters. “Community involvement is also an important factor: the Rotary Club provides a Christmas tree each year, and work parties when needed; Judy Campbell's elementary school kids came at Christmas to sing Christmas carols; the Catholic Women’s League is coming in May to put on a party; the Rotary Anns are giving a luncheon in June and the Guides and Brownies, a tea. The Legion and the Kiwanis, to mention only a few, have been a continuing help.” “And why do you work on the executive?” “I love working for the community — it’s good to help. (Please note that this Volunteer Recognition Week —J.A.C.). "We meet every third Monday from 12-1 p.m., and they are wonderful people to work with. Besides we always finish in time for me to go to the swimming pool.” My last interview was with John Lishman, who with Eva Devolair, Gladys Morris, Helen Peddle and Ruth Maze, is numbered among the senior alumni of the Villa. John Lishman, who celebrated his 80th birthday last December, has been a resident for the past 16 years — “a part of the furniture,” as he describes himself. To my Auxiliary switches meetings The April meeting of the South Slocan Hospital Auxi- liary brought about a few changes. Meetings now are held on the second Thursday of each month and by vote the B's Surprise was discon- tinued. By popular demand the members completed a third printing of the South Slocan Super Suppers cookbook. These books. are available at the West Kootenay office, the Nelson hospital and from members at $2 a copy. Guest Sally Pearson intro- duced the members to her newly-found home enterprise of special printing. The annual garage sale is scheduled for May 23 at the Ray Kosiancic Farm in Cres: cent Valley. The members were invited to the Barton home for the May 8 meeting especially ar- ranged so that the auxiliary can entertain auxiliary repre: sentatives, Sara Popoff and Iris MacKenzie. Econo Spots You can save up to 80% on the cost of this ad! 365-5210 A Taste of Art NOW UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP Pictured above Loretta Walsh presenting keys to A Taste of Arts New Owner, Jerry Johnson. Loretta Walsh, owner of a Taste of Art for the past 7 years, would like to extend her warm thanks to all of her customers for their patronage. Loretta would like to take this opportunity to introduce JERRY JOHNSON, new owner of A Taste of Art, and wish him the best of luck! A Taste of Art 1129 - 3rd St., Castlegar * 365-2727 Lotteries The winning numbers in Wednesday's Lotto 6-49 lot- tery draw were 5, 7,-10, 20, 97 and 38. The bonus number jackpot pool of $4,538,667.30 to the holder of a single ticket bought in On- tario. The second prize pool, awarded to those matching five regular numbers and the bonus number, had eight winners of $100,505.90. The third-prize pool, awarded to those matching five regular numbers, had 212 winners of $2,900.30. The fourth-prize pool, awarded to those matching four regular numbers, had 13,024 winners of $90.80. before May 17, 1987. Come see us at Kootenay Savings and we'll show you what Personal Financial Planning can do for you. How it can help you gain control over your financial life. How it can give you a feeling of confidence about the future. How affordable it Sere. eee 3 es Ap CABINSC&.CAMPSITES YEAR ROUND FISHING “ RR#3 Powell River, B.C. 14171A HWY 101 (604) 487-9386 VBASC1 HOMEGOODS FURNITURE WAREHOUSE Tues.-Sat., 9:30-5:30 China Creek “Drive a Little to Save a Lot’ PAINTING & DECORATING 2649 FOURTH AVENUE CASTLEGAR 8.C vIN 2s! 365°3563 Gary Fleming Dianna Kootnikott ADVERTISING SALES ‘AR NEWS 0 DanWet' 3007. CASIEGAR. BC. ve ae CASTLEG OFFICE 365:5210 NOTICE The Board of Management of the Hospital requires directors to replace members completing their terms of office. Membership in the Society is open to all persons in the Hospital District: Castlegar, Robson, Brilliant, Ootischenia, Blueberry, Thrums, etc. DIRECTORS ON BOARD OF MANAGEMENT 4 appointed 6 elected Two new directors must be elected at the Annual Meeting on June 17, 1987. (2 directors for a 3-year-term). Candidates must join the Society YOU may join the Society by paying $1.00 at the Hospital between the hours of 8.a.m. - 9 p.m. Present members may renew their membership any time before the Annual Meeting in June CASTLEGAR & DISTRICT HOSPITAL SOCIETY can be. And how easy it is todo Y is free and there's sno ok obligation. So make your appointment today. Call us or drop in to any one of our branches. You'll be glad you did and we'll be glad to help. V LD) Kootenay Savings Trail - Fruitvale - Castlegar - Salmo - South Slocan - Nakusp » New Denver Waneta Plaza - Kaslo