Page 28 The Castlegar Suh Skiing got you down?. Try going to school «© JOHN VAN PUTTEN Sun Sports With the inc reasing popu larity of downhill skiing and snowboarding, one thing is certain, people need a place to receive proper instruction— That's were the Red Mountain Ski School comes into the picture The Director of the Red Mountain Ski School, Louise LaFontaine says the changing attitude of the skiers has broadened the base of skiers who come to them looking for instruction “People are starting to come around, ski schools are not only for beginners,” she said The wide variety of pro- grams and courses available through the school include children’s Kinderski pro- grams, Snowboarding clinics, and Women's Only day New on the slopes for this season, in an effort to be gen der equal, the school is offer ing a Men's Day which will feature a two hour ski instruc- tion session and reduced lift ticket prices. The program Starts on January 13 and con- tinues for eight consecutive Thursdays. Based on last years success ful Women’s Only program the Men's Day also features a fun race, video day, draw prizes and a weekly party. While the men receive spe- cial attention on Thursday the Women's Only day is once again running on Wednesday each week. Both special clin- ics are geared for skiers rang- ing in skill levels from novice to expert in a social learning atmosphere. Other perks that come along with taking lessons include an express route to the top of the hill. “Another benefit of tak- ing lessons is you get lift line priority with the ski school,” ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Branch 170 Sundays 12 pm - 6 pm Mon. - Thurs. 2 pm - 10 pm Fri. - Sat. 11 am- 11pm Bingo every Thursday G with 248 Columbia Ave., Castlegar 365-7017 Kalesnikoff We insist on it! WANTED: SAW LOGS Standing or Delivered Are you concerned with logging practices? At Lumber, environmentally healthy logging is well know our Practice of We are interested in bush run all species and sizes, F/L, SPF, Hem/Fir, Cedar, IW Pine, Birch, and especially Ponderosa Pine Phone Ken at 399-4211 for information Wednesday, December 29, LaFontaine said In addition to the rising number of skiers, the snow- boarder craze has hit full force with people of all ages taking up this relatively new sport. According to one of the co-owners of the Red Moun- tain Resort, the snowboarders are here to stay and what needs to happen is a education Process so both groups have a better understanding of each other on the hill, One thing the ski hill is planning to do is provide a separate area where the boarders can do theiy thing “Snowboarders are on the increase, we are planning to put in a half-pipe again this year,” said Ollie Kokkinen a co-owner of the ski resort. The Ski School also recog- nizes the influx of freewheel- ing boarders: and offers snowboarding clinics with a varying timetable. Another area where the found that their short number of players hurt them. It was a case of the past coming back to haunt the current Castlegar Rebels. In the Rebels Alumni game, played on Monday night the Ex-Rebels team won 17-8. The Ex-Rebels had a full bench and rotated their lines often, while the Rebels squad SUN SPORTS PHOTO / John Van Putten instructors are kept busy throughout the winter season is with the area schools and their programs to teach their students how to ski “We already have 6,300 skiers from local schools booked,” LaFontaine said: The students, from: Trail; Castlegar; Nelson and South Slocan, will take their turns hitting the slopes for a day of fun and instruction. Skiers of all ages and abili- ty find helpful pointers from an instructor can really change how they ski and cor- rect some problems they didn’t even know existed. ing paign for the XV Com wealth Games enters its second phase, with tickets ih by teleph Game’s organizers report ¢xcellent seats still available for all sports, despite brisk sales over the past two months. “We're receiving orders from all regions of Canada,” said Bruce Wilkic of the Game's market- ing department. “We've had orders from Antigo- nish, Nova Scotia to Hay River, Northwest ‘Territories and from Baie D’urfew, Quebec to Oko- toks, Alberta. Commonwealth Games tickets are a hot item from coast to coast.” Beginning January 10, tickets will be available on @ first-come-first-served basis by calling Ticket- master at 604-280-1994 or 480-1994 in Victoria. Commonwealth tickets hot items “This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be in the stands to witness some of the world’s best ath- letes as they go for gold.” Tickets will continue to be available by mail order until games time. Ticket order forms can be obtained by calling Tickctmaster or the Victoria Commonwealth Games Socicty at 604-995-1994. During the first two wecks of the four-phase ticketing campaign, the initial flood of ticket sales generated 40 per cent of sales necessary to achieve the Game's net revenue target $7.2 million. In excess of 80,000 tickets ha Ticketmaster is now processing orders received to date, and confirmation notices will be sent out within six weeks of receiving the order. already sold. team coming to Trail the evening's events. and 1961 World Champion Entertainment is being orga BCGas BC Gas Utility Ltd. NOTICE OF INTERIM RATE INCREASE Effective January 1, 1994. PERMANENT INCREASE REQUESTED. BC Gas has applied to the British Columbia Utilities Commission for an - = out to members of the 1938 Trail Smoke Eaters teams, as well as the 1944 Trail Smoke Eater Memorial Cup Team, and to Trailites who were members of the 1952 Edmonton Mer- cury Olympic Gold Medalists Local groups, including the Trail Skating Club and the Plans are well underway will be the most exciting hock ey event of the year. 4 The Trail Smoke Eater§ Hockey Club is looking for ward to hosting the Czechoslé vakian Under-18 Nation team. nized for the evening and will feature figure skating. local bands, and a shmockey game during the second intermis sion. As well, a beer. garden will be open and a V.I.P room will be available to specially invited scouts from the W.H.L College teams from Special invitations are < Militia will be taking part in and average increase on the rates of most customers of 3.63% for 1994 and 5.73% in 1995. BC Gas has not received a permanent increase in the rates we charge for the delivery of gas since the company’s inception in 1988. BC Gas requires an increase in rates to meet the demands of customer growth and to continue to provide safe and efficient service to all of our customers. This increase is not relared to recently announced race changes due to increased natural gas costs (which do not apply to Revelstoke customers) and rate neither of which result in any financial gain to 1994 INTERIM RATE INCREASE. On December 14, 1993, the Commission approved an interim rate increase of 6.26% on the gross margin of the divisional rate schedules for the Lower Mainland, Inland and Columbia service areas (an average of 2.47% on the rates of most customers in the BC Gas service territory). The Commission also authorized, on an interim basis, an 11.29 rerum 0n a common equity component of 33% HOW YOUR BILL WILL BE AFFECTED. The average residential gas bill will increase by about $16 per year, depending on the amount of gas used, over the amounts Paid in 1993 and over any tate changes due to rate restructuring. This interim rate increase applies to gas consumed beginning January 1, 1994 RATE HEARING IN SPRING 1994. This interim increase is subject to review and approval by the Commission at a rate hearing anticipated in the spring of 1994. If the Commission does not approve a permanent 1994 rate increase, customers will receive a refund with interest REQUEST FOR SUBMISSIONS FROM INTERESTED PARTIES. The Commission requests submissions from all interested parties before January 5, 1994 with respect to the holding of a séparate joint hearing to deal with the rates of return on common equity for both BC Gas Uuility Led. and Pacific Northern Gas Led. Enquiries regarding this hearing should be lirected to the B.C. Utilities Commission at 660-4700 or toll free 1-800-663-1385 or by fax 660-1102 If you have any questions about the interim rate increase, please call the BC Gas Customer Information Line at 293-8877 or coll free 1-800-561-4GAS, ur yearly outlook at the businesses, education, government and the community of Castlegar. Book YOUR SPACE EARLY, IT'S SURE TO BE A SELL out! is year our “In Focus” will feature a photo and story about your business, of course you can have your logo and colour is available. A n overrun will be available for the Chamber of ommerce and Economic Development to mail in response to requests. BOOKING DEADLINE: Colour ads: December 31, 1993 Black & White: January 12, 1994 PUBLICATION DATE: February 23, 1994 throughout the Pacific North west, B.C. and Alberta The Czech team will also experience some true “Home of Champions while visiting the Silver City is the organizing committee hospitality arranges meals and accommo: dations for their guests Please support the Smokies in this huge endeavor and pur- chase your game tickets soon A $10 adult ticket comes with a complimentary children’s ticket Advance ticket sales are going very well for the January 6th game. If you do not have yours they can be purchased either from the Smokies or from Pete's TV in Castlegar. sday, December 29, 1993 JOHN VAN PUTTEN Sun Sports Turn to The Sun for all the local sports in 1994 WE HAVE CABLE CHAINS SPORTS CARDS CLEARANCE SALE HOCKEY SETS 93/94 O.P.C. Primier 93/94 Pinnacte.. 91 Young Superstar 91 Classic ... Good selection of boxes Starting Prices from $4.95 & up While stock lasts. PLUS much, much more. Largest selection in the Kootenays. Will have comics in the Mew Year. CASTLEGAR SPORTSCARDS 636 - 18th Street, C tlegar, B.C VIN 2N1 (604) 366-7586 It only makes sense that the hottest team in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League provides the backbone for the West Division team at the league's All-star game which is scheduled to be played on January 15 in Golden The voting for the team took place last Wednesday night and involved coaches from five West Division teams. The coaches combined their impres- sion of each playgr before cast ing their votes on players that stood out in their mind “There are a good number of Players coming from our team,” said West Division All-star team coach Gary Sauer. In total, seven Castlegar Rebel players will take their place on the 20 player All-star team line-up “All the people going to the All-star game were well deserv ing of it. .there was not a ques tion mark about the selections Taking up his role between the pipes for the West will be Vaughan Welychko from Castle- gar and joining him will be Peter Mattson, from. the Spokane Braves “The only requirement was that we had to take two players from each team. I did not expect The Castlegar Sun Page 3B us to place seven on the team. that's just a bonus,” Sauer s@iel the defencesfor the group will be Castlegar’s Ed Lehn and Steve Gropp. They will be joined by two Nelson Maple Leat players, Dale Mat- Providing: el All-sta suda.awJamic Hooker. Mike make up the remainder of the defensive squad Four of the 12 players on the forward line-up are Castlegar Castlegar's Mike Hunter is one of seven Rebels named to the KIJHL West Division All-star team. The game will be played in Golden, January 15. SUN SPORTS PHOTO / John Van Putten WEST KOOTENAY.MINOR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION ATOM NORTH wok oT @F an Beaver Valley3 5 Beaver Valley 2 Trail 3 Trail 2 Grand Forks Beavor Valley 1 Beaver Valley 4 ¢ Castlegar Sports Centre Woodland Park Shell Kootenay Computers Dexters Pub Shell Sun Standings Fille (2: of vec. 2 SCORING STANDINGS EA a COMMERCIAL HOCKEY TEAM awitéit - 6 Castlegar Pressure Wash 16 SCORING STANDINGS TEAM aa Computers TEAM CASTLEGAR REBE! Beaver Valley N.Ha Rossland Warriors Spokane Braves ee | Golden Jr. Rockets Ik Valley Raiders GOALIE Vaughan Welychk Kolin Krittma: Dear ‘ole Martin SSRBRERBBE 34 26 A PLAYER Mark Graft Darren Talotti Ryan Tansy Jartod Stanton J Del McEwen 2 Scott Farrel! 20 PLAYER Kevin Danbrook Wally Plummer Tyler Garrow 3 Charlie Murray KOOTENAY INTERNATIONAL JUNIOR HOCKEY LEAGUE Nelson Maple Leats Grand Forks 8. Bruins 31 North Okanagan Kings 29 Cokumbia Valley Rockies 28 Revelstoke Grizzlies SCORING STANDINGS WEST DIVISION a owiot T aF LS wks 29 30 31 EAST DIVISION ewi. ai GOALIE STATS TEAM GP PTS GA C.Valley 20 NO. Kings 10 WEST DIVISION TEAM op a BRS BBB CValley Revelstoke Golden Golden N.O. Kings IEBRREEP “ BRS Rebel players. Mike Hunter, Mark Graff, Craig Swanson and Gary’ Hunter round out the Castlegar representation in the game that will feature the best of the best from the east and west “For Gary Hunter and Craig Swanson to be named to the All-Star team is quité an achievement for a couple of rookies at age 16,” Sauer said “Even to earn a spot on a Junior B club at age 16 is 4in achieve- ment,” he added. Four of the seven Rebels named to the team are local players who are products of the Castlegar Minor Hockey sys- tem “I would have to look back at the minor hockey development Program and give them a pat on the, back Other forwards named fo the team were: Ryan Tansy and Darren Talotti, Spokane; Jarrod Stanton, Rossland; Derek Bird and Scott Farrell, Grand Forks; John Hanik and Mike Smith, Beaver Valley: Brett Cardy. Nelson Castlegar’s coaching staff Sauer, John Phillips, Wayne Salekin along with trainer Janet Harcus will take care of the behind the bench duties ,The East Di ion All-stars The annual Stanley Humphries Alumni Basketball Games were held on Boxing Day. The Senior Boys team beat the Alumni 76-66, while the girls from the past won 52-40. SUN SPORTS PHOTO / John Van Putten Boyd, Kevin Cheveldave, Bill Greene and Dick Robinson Six Kings players and six Columbia Valley Rockies com- prise the East Kootenay All-Star am. Golden will be represent- ed by four players, while Elk Valley and Revelstoke each have two skaters on the team. Last year the KIJHL All-Star game was played in Castlegar and the West Division skated to aH0-S victory. Your family hair care centre and Gift Shop The Upper Room 314-10th Ave. 365-2213 “subject to taxes & availabilty must be consecutive nights valid until April 30, 1994 TOLL FREE 1-800-663-0298 FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFETIME single or double occupancy . must be presented Winter Wishes * *- "= Coaches Comments: Name: Vince Anti; Position: Centre Age: 17 Hometown: Castlegar Favorite Hockey Player: — Cam Neely His contribution last week of offensive ability and scoring touch helped extend our winning streak to 20 games! PANAGOPOULO: “PIZZA PLACE 2305 Columbia Ave Castlegar * 365-5666 Presents You WithA Complimentary 3 Topping Medium Pizza [of the week | the week OdR BEST FOR LESS! Height: 6'0" 2 MEDIUM SPECIALITY PIZZAS wl 328. 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