SPORTS Fire fighters slo-pitch tourney raises money for Jaws of Life JIM ZEEBEN Sun staff Tarrys Volunteer Fire Depart- ment held their eighth annual slo- pitch tournament last weekend, August 10-11. Pass Creek won the toumey by beating the representatives of Robson firchall #2. Provincial softball tourney gearing up this weekend Castlegar will host the Provin- cial Senior “C” co-ed slo-pitch championships this weekend at Kinnaird Park. Nine of the best teams of their level in B.C. will compete, including one team from Castle- gar and another from Trail. The first games are scheduled for a 5 p.m. Friday start. The tournament continues on. Saturday. with games starting from 8 a.m.until 6:30 p.m., On Sunday the top eight teams will play double knock out begin- ning again at 8 am. with the last Start at 3:30 p.m.. All teams are sanctioned by Tomlin. “Anybody can take it, but the tougher teams are going to be from the coast.” The tournament will include a beer garden and concession stand as well as souvenir booths. Tomlin said a coaches meeting will be held this Friday at 3:00 p.m. to go over the rules, the draw, and the uniform code. Ballpark glances The Castlegar Roosters took home the top prize at a tourna- ment in Riondel, just north of Crawford Bay. It was the last toumey of the year for the Roost- ers who also won the Riondel Softball B.C. 1 the Castlegar Amigos and Target Auto Body out of Trail. “The best Senior “C” teams will be there,” said the Slo-Pitch Coordinator for this area, Robin last year. The win made it eight games in a row for Castlegar during the last two years at Riondel. The Roosters * tournament MVP was Mark Sherstibitoff. Schedule for August 14 & 15, 1991 Wed. 6:30 pm, Thurs. 9:00 am * West Kootenay Today - Marilyn Mathieson talks to Alexia Tumer, recipient of the Citation for Citizenship Award Wed. 7:00 pm, Thurs. 9:30 am * Trail City Council - gavel to gavel coverage. Wed. 9:00 pm, Thurs. 11:30 am (approx. time) ¢.Castlegar City Council - how the city spends your tax dollars. Seven teams made up of fire fighters and their family members took part in the two-day event in benefit of the Tarrys’ detach- ment’s efforts.to purchase a $29,000 Jaws of Life system, “Any proceeds, like the $50 entry fee and concession profits, went toward the Jaws of Life,” said the tournament's organizer, 32-year-old Cal Herle, Herle, who volunteers his time as a Tarry’s fire fighter, said it was really no sweat to put the event together, “This is the only (fire fighter’s) slo-pitch tourncy in this area,” he said, “Basically, I just phoned around and everyone just volunteered, It’s a good local tinting that gets everyone, includ- ing all the local businesses, involved.” Herle said he'll probably orga- nize the tournament next year and will try to get more teams involved. He said that a few SUN STAFF PHOTO /Jlm Zeeben This batter for Tarrys Volunteer Fire Department slo-pitch team keeps her eye on the ball. Unfortunetaly the host team failed to make the finals for the first time ever. Castlegar Junior golfer on the road to Nationals JIM ZEEBEN Sun staff Todd Archambault did what he wanted to do. The 15-year-old Castlegar golfer made the final ing on whether Todd went to the Nationals which began yesterday in Ottawa, and finish today. Yes- terday's results were unavailable at press time. Philomena, who is a coordina- tor of Internati at cut at the Western Canadi championships in Edmonton last Thursday. “He did okay,” says Todd’s mother, Philomena Archambault. “He made the was his goal.” : Minor Hockey Registration & Equipment Swap Saturday, September 7 & September 14 10 am - 2 pm Arena Complex Novice...$105 Atom, PeeWee, Bantam & Midget... $135 - 1st time players and those not registered last year... $65 For jacket sizing Information call: Debbie Fauth 365-6388 WILLOW BEACH RESORT Family Campground shaded sites, full hookups, flush toilets, showers, playground, pop and ice, sandy beach, firepits, pay phone, moorage, near arcade, mint golf, store, gas, restaurant and laundry, pets 0.K. Hwy. 3, Christina Lake 447-9400 Christina Lake Golf Course 18 holes « par 72 power carts « driving range dining facilities licensed lounge Tee Times: may be booked 3 days In advance 447-9313 it had“ho- bear-* Selkirk College, was in Edmon- ton with her son. “It was very good experience for him,” she says. “We figure he’s doing really well. It'll give him confidence.” According to his mother, the 15-year-old was playing well and his practise rounds were very good. Todd and his father left the department's had trouble geiting players because: the tournament was held in the middle of most People’ 's holiday time, The Turry’s team finished third marking the first time in the his- tory of their tournament the hosts haven" t: made the finals, ‘Western Tournament as soon as they heard the final cut. They drove to and boarded a plane to the nation’s capital. Philomena says it was a fairly hectic exit but at least, “he left for Ottawa with plenty of time to practise.” baal Rossiland/Trail open attracts 29 pros -The 46th annual Rossland-Trail.open. gets under ..- way this weekend at the Birchbank golf course just north of Trail on Highway 3. 175 The tournament runs August 15, 16, and 17.and has 2! ‘We Wanted to raise the prestige.of the, said. ‘There are few chances for pros to play a longer game.” ip from 16 last year—from around B.C., Alberta, and the American Northwest.” Professionally, Castlegar is represented by Denny - McArthur, Kevin Biln, and Steve Johnston. Other Castlegar golfers in the tournament will be Ron Konkin, Pat Picton, Quinto Maida, Ray Bartlett, and . Bill Perehudoff. Birchbank head pro Wayne Gamborski said the tournament has its roots in the post World War IL era. “Actually 1946 was the first tourney,” said Gamborski. As for this year’s event, Gamborski said the field is s. “There’s a handful full of past and potential champ: - of guys who have a chance of winning it all,’ “Who knows? I changed the format to 54 holes for the pros while the amateurs are still laying 36 Gamborski said the switch for the professionals go! So! go! It’s Vacation Tine, SUMMER EVENTS ¢ Tourist Information Centre Open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. 447-6161 ° Aug. 3-5 - Kokanee Summer Festival ° Aug. 16 - Music '91 - “Street Stuff ° Aug. 17 - 18. - “Good Times at the Lake” ° Aug. 30 -. - Vintage Car. Club e Golf tournament every Wed. night at Cascade Par 3 ° Mixed Adult Social tournaments every Sunday morning at Cascade Par 3 Mama. Utheées RANT SPECIALIZING iN ITALIAN & WESTERN CUISINE | * Sleaks » Homemade Pizza » Lasagna * Fast Food Window + Fully Licenced «Child's Menu Avalable ‘Open dally for breakfast, lunch, supper duly & Aug. 6 a.m. - 10 pm. HWY 3, CHRISTINA LAKE (cross from Lakeview Hite (604) 447-9400 Wo accopt Cominco Vouchors” He said last year’s winner has to be among the favored players. Derrick Simister is a Birchbank club member who tried to qualify for the Canadian tour last year and might be looking for another shot this year. ." he said. holes.” Tim Wharton, who won the the open two years ago and holds the course record of 63, is also a good chance to repeat. Gamborski also mentioned Bud Drake, a life-time PGA member, as a potential winner. Chip Shots Legendary Canadian golfer Moe Norman will be holding a golf clinic at the Castlegar Golf Course today and at Birchbank tomorrow at 7 p.m.. Gam- borski says although Norman never became a house hold name he’s well known by every one inside golf. “Talk to anybody in the PGA tour and ask them who the best ball-striker in the world is and they'll say some crazy old guy up in Canada.” ce FOOD W SHO : : Camping & Beach Supplies . 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A Vancouver woman, Laurie Barnetson, taught the seminar j which helps keep smaller com- ;Munities in touch with some of | the Intest ideas in fi fitness training, | Barnetson, 32, is the fitness \coordinator for the Workers ‘Compensation Board in Vancou- | ver. Trained at Vancouver Com- Community complex recre- ation coordinator Susan Camp- bell says all fitness instructors must undergo eight hours of renewal training each year, Participants, who came from as far as Elkford, B.C., were employed with various recreation centres, private clubs, and educa- tional facilities. Locally, 12 instructors from the Castlegar recreation complex as well as Selkirk College's ath- letic director Sally Willis took ‘Smokies secure Castlegar connection | JIM ZEEBEN’ Sun staff The Trail Smoke Eaters want . | to be the West Kootnenay’s hock- jey team. The Smokies are making the i jump this season from the Koote- | nay International Junior “B” Hock- ley League to the Rocky Mountain | Junior “A” Hockey League. | Last week, the club made two | big deals—one on-ice and the ‘other off—which will raise the interest of the Trail team in | Castlegar, | Yesterday the Smoke Eaters j announced that all-star Castlegar defencemen Rick Crowe has | agreed to play for them next sea- ‘son. Rick Crowe “T talked to Rick Crowe,” said Trail coach Dan Bradford, “and he has indicated he will play junior ‘hockey for the Smoke Eaters.” The 20-year-old Crowe is a 5°10” 185 pound defencemen who played Junior hockey in Pen- ticton and Williams Lake before returning to Castlegar last year. “He'll have a great impact,” said Bradford. “He's been an all- Star defencemen in this league for a couple of years.” i Last year Crowe played on the : blueline in the KIJHL all-star, game with Trail’s Mike Szmata.’ /This year Szmata, who was the f first player to sign with Trail, will captain the Smoke Eaters, *. “When Rick Crowe and Mike Szmata played together in the all- star game they had just a great game,” said Bradford. “When I went out recruiting, Mike and Rick were two of the top people I was looking for.” Bradford coached the KJHL West all-stars and has let it be knewn he wouldn't mind siaring that team in Junior “A”. “If we could have had the all- star team we had last year,” he said, “They would have placed in the top half of B.C. Junior hockey.” With the announcement of Crowe, Bradford might be trying to reassemble that team. Another all-star, Clay Alderson, is current- ly working in Edmonton but, said Bradford, if Alderson elects to return home to attend Selkirk College he could also continue his hockey career with Trail. Selkirk College was also one of the major reasons Crowe will stay in the Kootenays this winter to study University Transfer courses at the college. Crowe grew up in Castlegar and before returning here last year, got a taste of Junior A” cal- iber hockey in Penticton and Williams Lake. “Junior “A” was a lot faster,” recalls Crowe who says he doesn’t think the Smoke Eaters evolution will hurt Castlegar hockey. “I think it's good for the §) area—keep local players local.” He said the Smoke Eaters will fj also be supported by Castlegar hockey fans. “I’m sure Castlegar | would if there’s a couple of Castle- . Bat Players playing,” said Soe ° Raising interest and support was the key issue of the other deal the Smokies announced last week, Trail revealed that Castle- gar radio station CKQR will be the official broadcaster of Smoke Eater CKQR will air 26 home games Starting’ September 21 with a game against Femie. eeFinancial and promotional terms of the agreement are being negotiated. Dressing room briefs A radio deal with the home- town Rebels is also very possible. CKQR owner Gordon Brady said his station will, “probably be doing periodic Junior “B” games for the Castlegar Rebels,” over the course of the season. ; - Selling something? Phone 365-5266 é GLASS & TRIM LTD, P 24 HOUR EMERGENGY SERVICES 1050 COLUMBIA AVE. os 365-6505 Are you interested In you enjoy working ‘witl is exciting 10 menth nth prog! (Mls East Kootenay pan Community College DENTAL ASSISTING PROGRAM ACCEPTING NEW STUDENTS ure a careor In the health care field? Do le? 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Bui’ “The workshop gave them enough new Ideas to last a’ year. ” — Susan Campbell Recreation coordinator it brings new energy and enthusi- - asm into classes.”” She says the instructors who attended will put the new changes into their fall classes which start on September 16, Some of the ideas Barnetson brought will also be applied like high-low Combinations, music taping, ant August 17, that runs zom 9 a.m, until 10:30 a.m.— that it will Plyometrics are explosive power moves that are thrown into a regular routine to instantly oe you up. __ For more information contact the rec centre at 365-3386. Sunday, August 18 Castlegar Arena Complex 60% Payout Early Bird 6 p.m.