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The Union Board of Health is fade up of clected representa- tives of regional districts, school boards and municipalities, Members meet fo share con- corns and information as»well as health unit rep The City of Castlegar created a by-law so that restaurants and other public places offer no-smok- ing sections. The Union Board of supervise, and advise the administration of health ser- vices in the area. Special recognition and merit is deserved by those establish- ment Owners oF operators who have made the decision to offer a healthier, completely non-smok- ing food premises environment. This initiative will soon expand to other communities within the health unit Recipients of the. award include Castlegar and District Hospital, Castlegar Dairy Queen, Tasty Delites, Selkirk College, Subway and Krestova ‘a Store-_ Cafe: | CASTLEGAR REBELS NVA GENERA MEE TUNG Let's plan for another great year of Junior B Hockey Tuesday, April 5, 1994 * 7:00 pm Castlegar Arena Complex 2001 6th Ave. Sell it quick - in the Sun classifieds Call 365-7848 SAVE YOUR |: HOME IMPROVEMENT SUPPLEMENT IN TODAY'S PAPER @ Trial Continued from 1A nip inthe neck She said she folded it, put in a box and never looked at it again ame the cnd of January when she ave it to police “I got a really bad vibe about * Balsdon said, adding she believed red stains she saw on the sweater were blood. Balsdon dated Richards for about three weeks in August 1992 On Dec. 3 she and Richards agreed tO meet at a bar in Creston at 4 p.m.. She said Richards showed up and they. drank for a few hours. 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We offer excellent training, top commission, and unlimited earning potential. if you have a positive attitude and lots of ambition, send a resume with a covering letter that details your accomplishments to: Castlegar, B.C. Vin 168 This is not bookS, VACUMIS 4 or MLM SPORTS Sports Dept. 365-5579 John Vary Putten Se eet om a wee to 0 eo The Castlegar Sun March 30, 1994 Kings take series 4-1 Despite a double overtime loss to the North Enderby Kings that during the play- off games, Coach Garry Sauer says, that looking back on this season’s performance, it's difficult to. be disappointed. “We had a great year. A highly success- ful season. We brought a lot of people back into the rink, You've got to be proud about that.” - And they should be: after all, it was the Rebels who put on a performance that resulted in a record-breaking 24-game win- ning streak; could boast a regular season record of 35 wins/five losses; had seven players and their coaching staff on the All- bial hoe: and; packed the complex to the And it was the high points of a memo- rable season that Saver talked about when the team rode a quiet bus home after finally falling in four straight games to the Nonh Okanagan Kings by a score of 3-2. In a straight up fashion of tell-it-like-it- is, Sauer said the reason for the Rebels’ Joss and Enderby’s win-was-simple> “They wanted it more than we did. They were hungrier.” But that's not to say the Rebels didn't give it everything they had during that final battle against the expansion-team Kings. Not by a long shot. “They played hard. It was definitely the best game of the series. It was fast and both teams were highly disciplined on the ice,” Sauer said, then adding, “Unfortunately for us, their goalie was once again playing an incredible game." The goaltending by Travis Wenzlaff, a Salmon Arm product, was a major factor in the Kings last four wins, and asa result of allowing just 31 goals in 10 playoff games, he was voted series MYP- in the final game last Wednesday night, he blocked 44 shots. The Rebels were definitely clipped when King player Kevin Danbrook took a pass from Tyler Garrow and beat Rebel goalie John Ray 19 seconds into double OT, end- ing the final series four games to one. Opening the scoring for the Kings was Sean Robertson, scoring his eighth goal of the playoffs. Rebels’ Jesse Oldham on the powerplay and Todd Doyle then scored goals nine seconds apart to put Custlegar one up The Kings appeared to tie the game at the buzzer, but Vernon referee Darren Zupp ruled the puck had been hit with a high stick The Rebels also thought they had-scored during the first overtime when Mike Hunterbroke away. “The team was actually celebrating down at the other end of the ice when the Zupp waived off the goal,” said Sauer. Kevin Cheveldave, who co-coached the Kings with Rob Boyd, sat back after the See REBELS 28 Garry Sauer DENNY TERRY — For The Castjegar Sun The Castlegar and District Golf Club is hop- ing to open a scattered nine holes April 9. This season will be a routine one. April's weekly events will include Men's night, Seniors day and Ladies day. The golf clubs biggest tournament this year will once again the Sunfest Open, to be held in the first weekend of June. Other tournaments will include the Ladies, Christmas in September and the Two-Person Best Ball. Last year, an esti- mated ten thousand p out of town golfers teed off in Castlegar. This amount of traffic through the area is a definite benefit for local businesses. In 1995, Castlegar will host the B.C. Ama- teur Golf Tournament. This will bring in about five hundred people (golfers and spouses). Also in 1995 the Castlegar and Trail golf clubs will host the North American Left Hand Tour- nament. Since Castlegar is more accessible by air, it will be the official headquarters of the tournament. These events will make the sum- mer of 1995 a very busy one—but one that will help prepare us for 1996 when this area host the B.C. Summer Games. Anyone interested in becoming a member of the Castlegar and District Golf Club can pay their initial fee at the clubhouse. Annual dues Local golf club plans another busy season will be collected as single, senior, couple fami- ly or junior rates. If interested interested in tak- ing lessons, contact Denny McArthur, club pro. He or one of his assistants can provide you with some golf brush up tips. The course hours are daylight hours, and tee-off times will begin to be scheduled at 7 a.m.. Restaurant hours are from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.. The club restaurant invites the general public to enjoy their cuisine. This year's sea- son will begin soon, so get your golf clubs ready. Club president, Ian McDonald, hopes that the club “can to provide tion for, the game of hockey. Big thanks also to the hard-working Sidelines Pats on the back Congratulations to the Castlegar Rebels who worked hard all year, and provided this community with a renewed sense, and apprecia- Rebel executive as well as the dedicated coaching staff. Way to go gang! You've carried this community through a long winter. Thanks also to those screaming fans, who proved that solid support can make all the difference! Atom explosion! to the Castlegar Atom Team No. 3 who won the B- scr at a reasonable cost for Castlegar and District members.” re of a five-team hockey tourney held in Trail last weekend. Coach Rod Zavaduk said his athletes played outstanding during the tourney, and he also has a big thank you tothe team sponsor, A Castlegar mixed team came out i in the Eagles Carling Championship, held in Pen- ticton March 11-13. The team, made up of Dennis Peebles, skip; Vi Krest, third; Mike Verzuh, second; and Marlene Pee- bles, lead, completed against teams from Trail, Kamloops, Penticton and in the final, Calgary. “Last year we were runners-up in the A final.” said Verzuh, who is turning 85 in August. “So it was great to take the whole title this year.” The team, he reminded, has only been playing together for one year. The bonspiel, which had 24 rinks Participating, will be held in Kam- loops next year. “It was one of the nicest bon- spiels I have ever been entered into. It was so well organized,” Verzuh Castlegar team victorious i in Penticton bonspiel That winning feeling (I-r): Mike Verzuh, second; Marlene Peebles, lead; Vi Krest, third; and skip Dennis Peebles. Photo submitted White's Contracting. The squad played Beaver Valley, Summerland, Winfield as well as two teams from Trail. Congratulations Atoms! Birchbank open The Rossland Trail Country Club, Birchbank course, is now open! It’s time to dust off the clubs and get back into the swing of things! s Skill development If your child is between the age of six and eight years old and is interested in playing softball, then sign him or her up for the Soft- ball Clinic for Kids, scheduled for April 8 and 9 at Kinnaird Middle School. This course, put on through the Castlegar Recreation Cen- tre, is designed to gel young athictes started on good habits, by teaching them the proper ways to throw, catch, bat and mun the bases. Once your child is enrolled. make sure they are wearing the proper_gear:-sweats. -toose-shirt._running- shoes and of course...a ball glove! Call the recreation centre for more information about spaces available and refisttatidn cost Jolly volleys! The Recreation Commission is offering recreational volleyball on Tuesday and Wednesday trom 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. at Kinnaird Middle School. If you're not pre-registered then drop by the recreation complex to put your name on the list. Though shalt not break windows! Indoor baseball practice sessions continue on a weekly basis. The clinic, put on by the Castlegar Little League and Babe Ruth Baseball associations, runs every Sunday at the Selkirk College gymnasium. Locals show their need for speed at Winter Games Barton Kenneway and Bantam ‘A’ reps round out top five DENNY TERRY For The Castlegar Sun The West Kootenay reps in the Bantam ‘A’ Provincials, held in Grand Forks, March 20-24, fin- ished fifth out of seven. Players, aged 14 and 15 battled for a spot in the played very well. In fact, I think they surprised a few other teams,” said Woody Keller, West Kootenay team coach. The tournament went well and teams were equally matched. In only two out of 22 did the point spread between the winner and the loser increase to more than one point. The final standings were: Hollybern of North games The 1995 Babe Ruth World Series committee is looking for volun- Players between the ages of six and 10 practice from 2 p.m. to 3 Pp.m., while those between the age of II - 16 practice from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.. All interested players should be at the college on with their running shoes and ball gloves. A from Graham Jacklin at 365-6680 or Doug Hickey at 365-6848, Volunteers needed teers for the upcoming Sr. Babe Ruth World Series, to be held in Trail in August. This is your chance to ensure that you will be vol- mom Lynn compete in luge races JACLYN KAL ¥F For The Castlegar Sun Imagine tearing down a sheer ice track at speeds not meant to be travelled without a seatbelt. That is exactly what Lynn Ken- neway and her son Barton experienced at the B.C. Winter Games in Smithers, held March 10-13. They were part of the luge team representing zone | in this year’s competition. Barton, 14, won a bronze medal in the junior men’s sin- gles race, then paired up-with Tyler Wolf from Blue River to capture gold ip the junior men’s doubles race. His mother, Lynn, did not fair as well, as she place sixth out of six in her competition. How- ever she wasn’t too disap- pointed by her result. “I'm a beginner at this so I didn’t expect to do very well,” she said of her sixth place fin- ish, “Besides, kids adapt better. They have no fear. Adults do.” Another winner in the luge from this zone was Rhonda Doherty, who won silver in the junior ladies race. There was just one other junior male who did not place in the medals, and unfortunately none of the four senior males placed either. Kenneway did say that it was indeed a “great experience.” top three. The West Kootenay reps consisted of players from Grand Forks, and one player from Mid- way. The team performed well, but a rough start kept them from placing first. “Tt was an excellent tournament, and our team been released. Vancouver taking first spot; Fernie in second; Mackenzie in third; Burns Lake with a fourth place finish, and Grand Forks rounding out the top five The location of next year’s tournament has not yet unteering for the job of your choice, Positions are available in Administration, Marketing, Public Events, Sales, Operations and Stadium work. There is something for everyone! Pick up your application form from, and drop it off at, any branch of the Koote- nay Savings Credit Union, A.M. Ford. Warlock’s magic place third in provincials SHARLENE IMHOFF Sun Editor The Castlegar Warlocks Broomball team is living proof that a desire to win can out- perform experience in any given match, as the team placed third in provincials, held March 18-20 in Duncan. The Warlocks, who are leagueless and therefore didn’t start playing a ‘real’ game until they competed in the BC Winter Games earlier in March, were victorious over the Vancouver Outlaws, who enjoy the benefits of competing in a regular league. The score was close, sitting at 1-0. It was not the first time the Warlocks had met the Outlaws. Upon arriving for the provincial compeition, the Castlegar team met up against the Outlaws in open- ing action, which took place at upbeleive- able hour—midnight. During the first half, a key player, Andrew Zurrin was charged by an Outlaw, resulting in a broken collar- bone. The team was soon down 1-0. “After Andrew's injury everybody just picked up the pace. We wanted to go out their and a win for Andrew,” said Player/Coach Steve Croteau. The Warlocks did just that—ending the 3-2. But the late night game resulted infa- tigue the next day when the Warlocks met the Victoria Sliders at 8 a.m. It was a game that the Warlocks just couldn’t keep pace in, and the team settled for a 0-2 loss. “We were so close,” said Croteau, who said most of the players had, at best, three hours of sleep the night before, due to their previous late night - game. The Warlocks then met the team they most wanted to beat: The Canadian Forces Base Chilliwack Warriors, who were victo- rious over the Castlegar team not once, but twice during Winter Games action in Smithers. “Tt was definitely time for revenge, the boys were looking for this one.” The result was a basic repeat of the Win- ter Games final in which each team scored a goal during overtime play, resulting in sudden death double overtime. It was a hard fought battled, but this time it was the Warlocks who triumphed, 4-3 The double overtime winning goal was scored by Castlegar’s Albert Ambrosio. The team’s next action was for the bronze finish, against the Vancouver Out- laws. A strong performance by goalie Stewart McCullagh and an even stronger formance by the defensive squad result- ed in the 1-0 finish in Castlegar’s favor. “We then played against the Victoria Sliders to determine who would compete in the first place in final. After a score of 1- 1, the game went into overtime,” said Croteau, explaining that overtime consists of a five minute period with no goalies on the ice, and only four men out front rather than five. The most goals scored in those five minutes nets a win. Double overtime action consists of the same number of players, only the scenario changes to sud- den death. In the case against the Sliders, Castlegar was suddenly knocked out of competition after an overtime loss of 2-4. Settling for a third place finish, Croteau is happy with his team’s performance. “We really played as a team. Everything came together, especially after spending all this time throughout the year just practic- ing against our own players. It can be diffi- cult to stay motivated As a result. competition in the Winter Games and Provincials had the Castlegar Squad dealing with a major case of the nerves. “We would have such butterflies and Nerves when entering a tourney because hadn’t played «team all year.” Now that the Warlocks have finished off yet another season of broomball action, the Squad will be taking some much needed time off before beginning dry-land train- ing. The team hopes to attract as many new young players as possible in order to rebuild. But the biggest reason is that in next year’s Winter Games, broomball action might be limited to junior players only. Junior players represent a huge asset to the Warlocks team, said Croteau, who“ pointed out that in these recent provincial games, Junior player Adam Pruss had four MVP nominations. Croteau has also confirmed that the Warlocks will be hosting the Canadian Broomball Western Finals in Castlegar, during the upcoming November Reme- brance Day weekend. Mens and ladies teams from Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, B.C. and the Northwest Territo- ries will be competing for the title of Western Champion. Needless to say, the Warlocks will be spending their off sea- son time drumming up support for the mega-competation by soliciting support from local businesses and searching for volunteers to help pull it all off smoothly. “We're in a very preliminary stage right now.” If the Warlocks are as determined in organizing the tournament as they were in their latest competition, you can bet the tournament will be a hard act to follow.