The Castlegar Sun YEAR'S = Rolling of their prior contests with the Columbia Valley Rockies. The Rockies HOOTERS FITNESS 199 Columbia Ave, * 365-6161 Castlegar Aquanauts License No. 791690 - BiInGao need as many wins as they can to keep pace “They're a strong team, but we just have to start being more consis tent at-home,” said Saver. “There is no real use having home ice advan- tage if you don’t play well at home.” Rebel rousings: the annual Rebel/Ex-Rebel game was held last Wednesday *with the current Rebels pulling out a 10-7 win thanks to three third period goals by Mike Hunter, Jeff Moffat and Kevin Koor- batoff. The current Rebel squad was bolstered by strong play from for- mer Rebels like Chris Babakaiff, Vaughn Welychko and Corey Flodell who decided to,play with the younger crowd. The ex-Rebel team was loaded with old veterans like Darryl Bojechko, Johnny Ray, Wayne Salekin and Bruno Tassone. Saliken, a former assistant coach with the Rebels, led the ex-Rebs with two goals and an assist while Babakaiff led the Rebels with two goals arid two assists. Coach Sauer watched the game from the stands. “[ wanted to have a good look at a couple guys,” said Sauer, “We used the game as a conditioning type thing for the guys and it was-an entertaining game, That was our only ice time before the Spokane game and we needed to work off the turkey.” Saturday, January 7th : —_ Castlegar Arena Complex ; : suallariad COMMERCIAL S 4 ooo PAID OUT $7100 J ACKPOT LAST BINGO oan 0% PAYOUT « EARLY BIRDS * 60% PAYOUT SPECIALTY GAMES & Jackets Early Bird 6 p.m., Regular Bingo 7 p.m. Wednesday, January 4, 1995 are in a battle with the Kings for second place in the North Division and Hockey Coaching Tips *4 BEST SKATE SHARPENING IN TOWN Ask About our Profile Cut Castlegar Bicyde & Sport Shop 713 - 13 Street, Castlegar 365-5044 Teaching Respect Your influence as a coach extends beyond the hockey arena. By instilling respect in your play~ ers for rules, officials and. oppo- nents, you will help them develop as athletes and people. Make it clear that you expect your players to obey the rules “at all times. For example, you must developing reSpect for the officials who enforce them. Officials are trained individuals who make the game more fair and fun for all. ara 1 Litre Taste Paste fell Stems and pieces 284 mL | C LIGHT TUNA 170g .--WITH EVERY PHOTOFINISHING SOUP ORDER a wl ‘ 284 mL * Florida PINK GRAPEFRUIT 5 Ib. bag Fresh In-store Deli GROUND BEEF | | BBQ CHICKEN 1.94 kg, © 10 Ib. of over, limit 1 per customer KAISER BUNS °/99 In-store Bakery || 4°? Some be subject ict tostomed) a iterns ject to G.S.T. Air i Group Consida Wc. Authorized User. *On items we carry. You must start by respecting and accepting officials’ calls, even if you think they are wrong, If you must address an official,. this should be done in a profes- sional manner after the game, away from your players. Think about inviting an offi- cial to one of your practices to discuss the rules, or have your players officiate during practices: This will emphasize that officials are human and make mistakes just like everyone else Your players must understand that opponents also demand respect and without them, there would be no game. Players should never injure or ridicule an opponent, and should recognize good performances by opponents. Players learn best by example. The example you set not only affects their long-term participa- tion in hockey, but also their development as individuals. Running a Quality Practice Quality instruction is built on six basic principles: planning what you want to achieve, effec- tive drills, progressional teach- ing, observing, motivating your players and success in learning by your players. No two hockey practices are the same. However, all practices should follow. basic steps. Start off by setting objectives and communicate with players and other coaches. Make sure you begin with a proper Stretching program and end by getting more feedback, from players Here are more essential ingre- dients of a quality practice + utilize the 100% rule: 100% use of the ice, 100% players par- ticipation, 100% effort and 100% coach control; + keep players active; * give clear, concise instructions, + give positive feedback to team and individuals; ae * focus on practising a few areas well rather than trying to cover many areas, + teach and practise new skills and plays early in the practice before players become tired. Con- clude with drills which improve players’ conditioning and skating, Community Appreciation Dinner & Dance Saturday, Jan. 14th Community Complex Tickets: $22/person Available at Rec. office CASTLEGAR & DISTRICT COMMUNITY COMPLEX 2101 - 6 Ave., Castlegar 365-3386 Cohoe Insurance Takin' Better Care of You 343A Columbia Avenue - Ph: 365-3301 FILE The Castlegar Sun WEDNESDAY, January 4, 1995 ove that aria Hamm loves chil- dren. So much so, that as a foster parent she has opened ‘her home to more than 30 of them since 1990. “Some stay for as little as three months. Some stay for up to three years,” said the Portuguese woman, who has lived in this coun- try since 1972. Now residing in Castle- gar, Hamm first opened up her home and her heart as a foster parent while living in Osoyoos. It was at once. a challenging role, but one that Hamm also. found completely enriching and ultimately very rewarding. Herself the mother of four grown sons, all of whom live in the Castlegar area, Harhm described the void she felt in her life’ once her boys were out on their own. “It wasn’t something I entered into lightly. I love being at home with chil- dren. Taking care of them, making sure they have someone to listen to them. Sometimes I think that’s With her own sons no longer needing her in the same capacity they once did, Hamm made the decision to become a foster parent. She has not once regretted her decision, though she readily admits that the role is not for everyone. And that it's not without it's difficulties. For instance, many of the children that Hamm has taken into her home are not children at all — they are young adults. These teens arrive with a whole new set of problems and Hamm is there for them. Reiterating, Hamm maintains that sometimes, the most important gifts she can give these teens is security and a willingness to truly listen. ~ “In many cases these kids have grown up in dysfunctional homes where com- munication is just not there. All anyone in the family understands is how to scream at each other. Finally it gets to be to much and someone has to get out.” Once they are in her home, Hamm sets out the rules, and with a grin she recalls how those rules have beén tested. “Some kids think they can stay out all night. I've locked my door on a few.” Often, Hamm finds herself growing close to the kids, and they to her. In some cases, children have run away from their families — right back to Hamm. Some- times they think she’s the only one who understands their problems. Despite i hed to her foster child: Hamm knows she has to let go. With a slight nod she unfolds a photograph of a six-year-old boy who, after living with Hamm for an extended period of time, was officially adopted by his grandmother and is now living in the United States. “That @ne was really hard, he was such a sweet kid and I loved him. After he left I closed his bedroom door and didn’t go in there for more than three days. I cried for a long time after he left.” Between the heartache and the heartbreak, and the many serious problems that children have, Hamm’s family, particularly her sons, often wonder aloud why and how she can continue in this capacity. “Sometimes they say ‘You don’t have a life of your own’, but this is my life There are times when I just want to leave. But if I take a break and get out of the > house for one day, that's enough for me. I would feel guilty for leaving any longer than that.” Maybe Hamm feels that way because many of her foster children fear being “left alone”. Like the six-year-old boy mentioned earlier, who upon arriving in her home innocently asked, “Are you going to leave and not come home tonight?” A question which, in Hamm’s mind, painted a picture of the child’s home-life For the most part, Hamm works closely with the biological parents of her foster children as well. Such is the case with the three-yéar-old Osoyoos girl she now has living in her home. “Her mother has had a very hard-life, and-as a result, slice is basically incapable of caring for a young child at this time Even though her child is living with me right now, her mother maintains con- tact, and has even been here for visits.” Surprisingly, Hamm is considering adopting this child as her own, ~ even though she believes the child should be back with her mother, if she can ever be well enough to raise her daughter. “I honestly believe that children need to be with their biological parents. It's important. So if this woman’s life turns around, I would be happy to see her have her daughter back. It’s not as if she doesn’t love her daughter, she is incapable of caring for her at this time.” Maybe Hamm feels this way because she was not raised by her biological par- _-ents. Instead, it was hesgrandparents who cared for her while growing up in Por- tugal. She ds feelings of h “It took me a long time to find my mother, and I’m still unsure of who my father is.” In a way, Hamm is dealing with her own feelings of detachment by helping these children. She is a listener. A nurturer. And she hopes to continue being these things and more to whoever needs her. Her husband, Ted, has been extremely supportive she says. And is especially helpful when the next person to need her help is a teenager with serious problems. “He is good because not only does he like to listen to them, he can talk to them about anything. It’s a good influence.” And if she and her husband can’t reach a small child who needs their help, Hamm keeps four dogs, five cats and one cockatiel Animals, she maintains, are great therapy for kids: they are accepting and ask for little in return “The younger children really enjoy having pets. It’s important to them.” Opening your home to more than 30 children in need can teach you a lot about life. Hamm says she -has given much to these children, but as a foster parent, she has gained even more “T can’t imagine not [fostering] now. It feels good to be needed in this way. If I can help these children, then I’m also helping myself” Story and photo by Sharlene Imhoff