Fred Pudmorell I'd say health and happiness in the future to come. Jean Hathaway Peace, I think Keith Baker Ultimately, it would be peace on earth, and goodwill to all me. Get rid of all the nuclear weapons. 2% Dale Fairweather I want a new ankle for Christmas. Immortality. Mr. Rogers theme unpopular NORTH PERRY, OHIO (AP) A nuclear power plant electrician has been fired for playing Mister Rog. ers’ neighborly theme song over the plant’s public ad. dress system every morning for three months. Promptly at 7:30 a.m. each day beginning in September, workers would hear Mister Rogers’ reassuring voice FOUR KILLED IN CRASH CRANBROOK (CP) Four Cranbrook residents were killed Saturday when a compact car collided with a loaded westbound semi-trail- er rig as mixed rain and snow fell on icy Highway 3, about 40 kilometres of this east Kootenay city The four were declared dead at the accident scene Truck -drivet, Russell Hieb, 38, of Fort MacLeod, Alta., was not injured. crooning over the loudspeak er: “It’s a wonderful day in the neighborhood Won't you be my neighbor?” Electrician Larry Nudel. man said the broadcasts started as an “innocent whim” that became a morale booster for workers at the plant, which is under con struction about 50 kilometres northeast of Cleveland. But when security guards caught him in the act of trying to cheer people up last week, officials of Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co., the plant's builder, weren’t laughing. Nudelman, 38, was fired from his job with L.K. Com stock Inc., the plant's elec trical contractor, about two hours after he was caught Dec. 5. Company officials were es. pecially irked two weeks ago when Mister Rogers’ voice filled the air during a mock disaster drill, which was overseen by officials of the Nuclear Regulatory Comm ission and the Federal Emer. gency Management Agency Nudelman said he recorded the 50-second theme song from the popular children's TV show because many of the workers at the plant com mute long distances and need something to perk them up. “It gets my kids going, | thought maybe it would help us,” he said. NEW IN TOWN? LET US PUT OUT THE MAT Only 3 Months Left TO UTILIZE YOUR COSP OIL CONVERSION GRANT Ideal for add on air Conditioning, electronic aur Cleani Adapts to present ductwork Model ‘and automatic humidification CONSIDER CHROMALOX Electric Heating it makes sense... 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Castleaird Plaza Store Only week in an attempt to break a 10-game winless streak. The Leafs, with four wins and five ties in 28 games this season, said Tuesday they have called up Rick St. Croix from their American Hockey farm club in 8t. Gatharines, while sending Allan Bester to the Saints. Last week, the Leafs called up goalie Tim Bernhardt from the Saints and sent Ken Wregget to the AHL club. Bester said he was sur- prised by the demotion when told about it by general man- ager Gerry McNamara of the Leafs. “He (McNamara) said that playing for the Leafs right now was not a good envir- onment for me and that sooner or later I'd lose my confidence,” Bester said in a telephone interview from St. Catharines, his voice quaver- ing with emotion. “But I still don’t under- stand fully why I was sent down. I thought I'd played well and the pressure has never bothered me — I thrive on pressure. I feel I still deserve to be up there.” The Leafs — who have al- 4.78, one of the worst in the league — have used Bern- hardt in three games since calling up the 26-year-old fia- Yive of Sarnia, Ont. The Leafs were outscored 14-7 with Bernhardt in goal, while losing two and tying one of the three games. Bester, 20, who played junior hockey for Brantford Alexanders (now Hamilton Steelhawks) of the Ontario Hockey League, appeared in 11 games for the Leafs this season and had a goals against average of 4.08 with a 3-7-1 record. Wregget, also 20, had a goals-against av- erage of 5.04, with a 1-10-38 record, before he was sent to the minors. St. Croix, 29-year-old na tive of Kenora, Ont., started his NHL career with Phil- adelphia Flyers in 1977-78. He was traded to the Maple Leafs in January 1963 for goaltender Michel (Bunny) Laroeque. Asked about goalie Mike Palmateer, who hasn't played this season while collecting a salary of $220,000 U.S., Tor. onto coach Dan Maloney said the door was still closed on the veteran. Hockey player on respirator EAST MEADOW, N.Y. (AP) — A 16-year-old hockey player has been listed as brain dead and is being kept alive by a respirator three days after being hit over the head with a hockey stick during a game, ials said. Ed Smith, a Nassau Coun- ty medical centre spokesman, said today an electroence- phalogram performed Tues- day on Brian Pleines of Ley- ittown showed no brain ac- tivity. Smith said another EEG would be performed today. Pleines was being kept alive in exhibition game against Grand F: IN THE NET . . . Dan Godlien (15) of Stanley Humphries Rockers attempts to score orks on Monday. Rockers won 96-60. In league lay SHSS Rockettes defeated Grand Forks 77-10 The Rockers and Rockettes are Rocting the annual Blue and Gold basketball tournament at SHSS this weekend > by Doug Hervey “Tourney expected to be close affair ‘The Blue and Gold basketball tournament at Stanley Humphries Secondary School this weekend is once again expected to be a close affair. The girls side of the tournament features four evenly-matched teams led by defending champion David Thompson of Invermere, J.L. Crowe of Trail, Rossland Secondary and host Stanley Humphries Rockettes. Any four of the teams could be a winner, and the tournament will probably be decided in a tie breaker after the round robin draw is completed, says Rockettes coach Jack Closkey The boys division is equally competitive with defending champion Creston, George Pringle of West- bank, Summerland and the Rockers all rated quite even. Rockers coach Kevin Morris says the two Okanagan schools might be given a slight edge, however, since they have started their season a bit earlier than the two Kootenay squads. The Senior Rockettes, who host the girls section of the tourney are expected to be a very competitive team this year A strong nucleus of players returning from last year's West Kootenay champions should lead the Rockettes to an excellent season, says Closkey. The Rockettes lineup includes Grade 12 forward Tanya Rogers, a hard-working player whose strength is defence. Rogers is described as a fighter who leads by example. Also included in the lineup is Grade 11 guard Rochelle Morandini, a first-year Rockette who is said to be improving each time out. “She is excellent on the press, and a solid ball handler,” says coach Closkey. Karen Wilson, a Grade 12 guard, is an “excellent two-way player,” Closkey says. Wilson is described as a “fine rebounder for her size and a solid ball handler, as well as a consistent scorer.” Grade 11 fgrward Kelly Findley, is a first-year player with “fine potential.” Closkey adds that Findley is an excellent passer and is improving her work around the hood. He says Michele Maloff, a Grade 12 forward, is a solid rebounder who has improved her shot with hard work. She has become a good two-way player,” Closkey says. Patty Plotnikoff, a Grade 12 guard, is the only third year player on the team. Plotnikoff is the floor leader and possesses-usuper bailhandting-and-shooting skitis. She is also team captain. Gayle Wigen, a Grade 12 forward, is the most improved player on the team. Closkey says Wigen has become a consistent scorer to add to her great rebounding and defensive play Shauna Flynn, a Grade 12 forward, is a first-year player who has shown steady improvement. Closkey says she is a solid rebounder and is becoming a good shooter. Grade 12 guard Cathy Ross is another first-year player whose improvement has been very steady. Says Closkey: “Cathy is excellent on the press and has a good shot.” Laura Simonen, Grade 12 forward, at five feet, 10 inches is the tallest player on the team. “She has always been a good rebounder and now has developed one of the better shots on the team,” Closkey adds. In boys basketball, fans will be seeing a large number of new faces in the Rockers line-up this season. The 13-member squad has only three players returning from last season and the lack of experience will take the first part of the season to overcome, says coach Morris. He says the first year Rockers add good basic skills and a lot of desire to the team. “The team is already showing a cohesiveness that is leading to improvement with each game played,” Morris says. He adds that Andy Lefurgey, Jeff Allen, and Steve Merry are second year seniors and as such can be expected to be team leaders. Lefurgey continues to display the tough, aggressive player that he became noted for last season. His quick- ness and his rebounding ability make him a steady scorer. Merry will be responsible for organizing the Rocker attack. His desire to go to the basket means that the player checking him will have to be on his toes. At six foot Allen is not one of the tallest Rockers but he will still be found in the thick of the action. Morris adds that Allen can be counted on for “some tough rebounding and lots of hard work.” Dan Godlien has the distinction of being the first senior student to transfer into Stanley Humphries and play for the Rockers. From Invermere, Godlien is a welcome addition with his well rounded skills. “His intense play leads to major contributions on both offense and defense,” says Morris. “His intense play leads to major contributions on both offense and defense,” he says. Kerry Uchida, Clinton Johnson, and Cyril Kinakin all fill dual roles for the Rockers. These players can play as guards or forwards as required. To date, Uchida has played a major role in bringing the ball up the court and gives the teaman outside scoring threat. Johnson and Kinakin are concentrating on defensive play and show more confidence at the guard position each time out. Gordon Babaeff is the tallest Rocker at six-foot four-inches and part of the cuntingent of six Grade 11 f ds. Babaeff is to gain in his individual offensive moves and uses his size to advantage, according to Morris. fke Roberts gets his job done quietly and effectively. He makes use of his size (six-foot three inches) and position to score from inside th ekey. Ivan Makortoff is a scoring threat from the baseline and is beginning to demonstrate some aggressive defensive play Duane Donald, Greg Larson, and Rob Trickey are all hardworking first year seniors. Their contribution to the Rockers is steady defensive play and an increasing offensive role as they gain experience at the senior level of basketball, Morris says. Rockers are co-captained by Andy Lefergey and Dan Godlien. Wendy Guymer and Mac Lamb are the team managers. Williams beats O'Keefe By CasNews Staff Castlegar Recreational Hockey League scoring lead er Gord Pace got four goals Sunday and picked up an assist to lead Williams Mov ing to a 96 victory over Carling O'Keefe. In another game Sunday, five goals by Dan Walker propelled Sandman Inn to a 10-4 victory over Castlegar Playboys. In Williams Moving’s 96 win, it was Carling O'Keefe who led 42 after the first period on goals by Don Mair, Jerry Antignani, Wayne Kin akin and Chief Mercer. An tignani picked up an assist, along with Mair, Bill Sloan, Dick Braun, Dan Cahill and Kinakin. Williams Moving’s two goals came from Pace. Ken Ross, Alan Akselson, Bob Keraiff and Mike Schmitt picked up the assists. In the second frame, each team scored a goal apiece, to make it 58 for Carling O'Keefe. Mercer scored for O'Keefe, helped out by An- tignani and Cahill. Keraiff son. Frank Costa picked up three assists, Ross and Terry Sander collected two each; while Akselson, Keraiff, Quaedvlieg and Pace got one assist each. Chuck Bucknell scored for Carling O'Keefe, while Mair and Mercer assisted. In Sandman Inn's 10-4 vic tory, the Playboys led 3-2 after the first period on goals by Terry Halisheff, Clay Martini and Dan Denisoff. Bill Nazaroff collected two assists, while Denisoff, George Roberts, Halisheff and Nazaroff got single as sists. Sandman Inn got goals from Al Isackson and Dan Walker. Dan Friedel Yzerloo and Isackson got one apiece With Sandman Inn leading 5-3 after the second period, the team produced an offen sive outburst in the third period, scoring five goals while the Playboys managed only one Three of Sandman Inn's goals came from Walker Obetkoff and Van Yzerloo scored once each. Kirby managed three assists, Obet koff two, and Isackson, Frie del, Tony DaRosa and Wal ker one apiece In upcoming Recreational League games, Carling O'Keefe and Sandman Inn play at 10 p.m. Thursday night, Williams Moving takes on Castlegar Playboys at 9:30 Carling O'Keefe plays Valley Con tractors at noon, and Wil liams Moving meets Sand man Inn at 9:30 p.m., All games are played in Castle gar Community Complex NHL owners still split on iia pl re TV deal of all broadcast rights of But « split remains over the more important regular. season Canadian television package. All but two of the teams have agreed to a new dea] put together by Carling O'Keefe Breweries Ltd. NHL ROUNDUP Canucks win again By The Canadian Press Harry Neale just can't figure out Vancouver Canucks this season. “I didn't really know what we were doing wrong when we were losing,” said Neale, whose Canucks won their second straight game, edging Quebec Noridques 48 in National Hoekey League action Tuesday night. “And I can’t explain why we're winning “Normally, you shouldn't get too excited about two consecutive victories. But under these circumstances, everybody's excited.” The main reason for the excitement is that the Canucks, who snapped a nine-game losing streak when they upended the league-leading Edmonton Oilers in overtime last Saturday night, are no longer the laughing stocks of the NHL, leaving that label to the idle Toronto Maple Leafs. The Canucks 621-2, now have one more point than the Leafs. In other games Tuesday night, Winnipeg Jets upset Philadelphig Flyers 5-4 in overtime, New Jersey Devils surprised New York Islanders 7-5 and Washington Capitals tied St. Louis Blues 3-3. While Neale couldn't explain the Canucks’ play for the season, he did know exactly why they won for only the second time in 14 road games. “The guy in the nets was the difference.” said Neale of Richard Brodeur who faced 29 shots in his third consecutive start since being recalled from Fredericton Express of the American Hockey last week Brodeyr, 82, the hero of the Canucks’ unbelieveable trip to the 1988 Stanley Cup final, had been sent to the minors after clearing waivers. Since returning. his only loss has been a 5-4 defeat to the Islanders. Garth Butcher scored at 13:06 of the third period to cap a three-goal outburst as Vancouver overcame a 3-1 deficit. Peter MeNab, Cam Neely and Al MacAdam also scored for the Camicks, who are last in the Smythe Division. Dale Hunter, Anton Stastny and Michel Goulet answered for the Nordiques, second in the Adams Division at 19-124 Right winger Paul MacLean the night at 3:58 of overtime to lift Winnipeg to its victory over Philadelphia. Lindsay Carson and like Sinisalo had scored goals with less than four minutes left te lift the Flyers into 2 4-4 tie. Ron Wilson, Dale Hawerchuk and Brien Mullen siso scored for Winnipeg, now 15-9-8 and tied for second in the Smythe Division with Calgary Flames. The Jets are 8-2-1 in its last 11 games and hasn't lost since Nov. 80, winning four and tying one since then Brian Propp and Ron Sutter rounded out the scoring for the Patrick Division-leading Flyers, 17-5-5. DEVILS 7 ISLANDERS 5 Captain Mel Bridgman scored two goals, pacing New Jersey to its first away victory ever against the Islanders who suffered their third straight loss. The triumph was also the Devils’ second this year over the Islanders after failing to beat them in the first 14 meetings between the clubs. New Jersey, 815-3 and last in the Patrick Division, took advantage of shaky goaltending by Billy Smith, who faced only 26 shots, as Jan Ludvig, Doug Sulliman, Kirk Muller, Rich Preston and Neal Broten completed the scoring. CAPTTALS 3 BLUES 3 Bob Carpenter tipped in a rebound with 7'+ minutes left im the third period to lift Washington into a tie with St. Louis. Mike Gartner and Doug Jarvis also scored for the Capitals, 13-96 and second in the Patrick Division, while Dave Barr, Gilbert Delorme and Doug Gilmour replied for the Blues, 12-10-4 and one point behind Norris Division- leading Chicago 40 shots for the Jets Novices win one, lose one Castlegar Novice All-Stars travelled to Spokane on the weekend for two games. The team returned with a win and a loss. On Saturday they lost 31 On Sunday, Castlega: