Over hill IT’S A race to the top, The top of Shames mountain that is. The Skeena Valley Snowmobile -Asso- ciation is putting on a ‘‘hill-climb”’ on April 21 for anyone who’s interested, Local snowmobiler Ron Niesner says each racer will try to beat the clock or get to the highest point they can on the mountain. There will be cash prizes for the three people who reach the highest point. - The course will be set out on an area that’s primarily moguls. There is an entry fee and you can sign up in various classes on the day of the competition. ~ Or you can pre-register until Friday at Ken’s Marine, ~” Racing action starts at 11 a.m. There are already well over 30 people signed up. For more information you can contact Trevor Gibson at 635-2909 or Niesner at - 635-3123. and dale Niesner also points out this’ll be a money making opportunity for Shames as there will be concessions sct up on the mountain. And, he says, this is an excellent spec- tator sport, Just bring along a Jawnchair and suns- creen. It'll cost adults $5 to take in the fua. Children 12 and up are $2. kkkkk For snowmobilers who are still taking advantage of early spring snow, Niesner warns that this is dangerous time of year, “Spring thaws lead to a high avalanche risk,’’ be says. ‘And there are still quite a few snow- mobilers out there.”’ The BC Snowmobile Federation advises it’s wise to always travel with a buddy and avoid going out at night Avalanches have killed 11 snow- mobilers in BC and Alberta in the past two years. Sport Scope Northmen set provincial hopes THE RAINY weather earlier this month has dashed any hopes the Terrace Northmen rugby club had of getting some practice before the provincial championships on Sat- urday. The Northmen were scheduled to bost Prince Rupert on “Easter Friday and travel to Smilers this past Sunday. _ Both games were cancelled because of poor field condi- tions, The games will be made up during the season. Rugby club president David D. Hall says they’d at- tempted to jump start the season by scheduling a couple of early games. Twenty-two Northmen will be going to Richmond for the provincials on Saturday and Sunday. Fish protection debated MEMBERS OF the Terrace Sportfish Advisory Board are working towards protecting the fish in the upper Copper River. The board has made a motion for an angling closure from the Clore River upstream from December 31 to June 15. Chair Greg Ross says there is a lot of steelhead angling in that area, but it is all catch and release. And he says officials in the Department of Fisheries and Oceans and the Environment Ministry are concerned that the same fish may getting caught over and over again. The motion was forwarded to the North Coast meeting. Local stays strong in US “A LOCAL hockey player is continuing in his winning _ ways at university. Defenseman Jason Krug has wrapped up his second year as a member of the Mankato State Mavericks hockey team in Minnesota. He played 31 games and finished with nine goals and 17 assists. That’s up from six goals and 15 assists in his rookie year. Krug is the Mavericks assistant captain and eamed honourable mention all-American honours on the NCAA division IT sports information directors team. He tied for third among NCAA division II defensemen in goals and power-play goals. And this past season Krug also became the second defenseman in MSU history to score a hat trick. Local hoop- sters down Rupert THE CLARENCE Michiel grade 7 boys basketball team may very well be tops in the northwest. The boys beat the Prince Rupert champions, Annun- ciation Elementary, in two straight games. The first was a decisive victory —for Clarence Michiel, 58-38, but the sec- ond game wasn’t quite as easy. Annunciation fought back, losing by just two points, 49-47, Coach Grant Holkestad went with the boys on the road trip. One week and count- ing YOU HAVE exactly one week left to sign up for the Terrace men’s soccer league. You can register until 4:30 p.m. April 24, at the arena recreation office. The fee is $50 and all players are Welcome. For more information, cail Lorenzo at 635-7871. And the 18th annual Milk goes at Caledonia in one weeks time. Donations can be sent to the school. All money raised goes to the BC Epilepsy Society and the BC Sport and Fitness Council for the Disabled, When you can't breathe, ‘nothing else matters BRITISH COLUMBIA LUNG ASSOCIATION 731-LUNG or 1-800-665-LUNG TERRACE REGIONAL HEALTH CARE SOCIETY INTEGRATED HEALTH CARE SERVICES Mills Memorial Hospital & Is it a REAL Medical Emergency? Use Your Emergency Department Wisely Your hospital EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT is organized for sudden, serious health problems. The hospital has a fixed budget, however, and unnecessary use of the emergency department diverts resources from other areas of the hospital. The same service provided in the doctor's office is much cheaper than if provided in the Emergency Department. It should not be used as a substitute for visits to your doctor’s office. Doctors’ Office Versus Emergency Visit If you have an ongoing medical problem that has not suddenly affected your well being, you should arrange to see your doctor in the office. If you are seriously injured or are suddenly taken ili, the EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT is where you belong. What If You Don’t Have a Doctor? Plan ta have a family doctor before an emergency occurs. Family doctors’ office number in Terrace are ilsted in the Yellow Pages of your telephane directory under “Physicians & Surgeons." The EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT staff cannot recommend the name of a doctor to choose, When It Really Is An Emergency When you have a real emergency, bring the patient to the EMERGENCY DEPARTMEMST, promptly, using ambulance services if necessary, Emergency raom nurses are also not allowed to give medical advice aver the phone. EMERGENGY patients are assessed on arrival and those with serious and/or life threatening problems are seen first. The hospital does not have on site emergency physicians. In a real emergency “on-call” doctors are available. Appropriate Use of Your Emergency Department Ensures That Our Doctors and Nurses Can Treat You Promptly In A Real Emergency! If you are using hospital services PLEASE remember to _ bring your CARE CARD to prevent delays. The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, April 17, 1996 - B7 Champs! THE TERRACE bad- minion club has wrapped up play for the season with an open tournament. Six Terrace players; Dave Munro, Norm Parry, Karen Resch, Mary- Louise Crespo, Henri Michaud and Nancy Con- dan, took home first place trophies. Organizers say new faces are welcome when play resumes in September. gets top marks from financial experts. The Investment Dealers’ Association of Canada reports "BC's finances have steadily improved over the past four years.. highest credit ratings in the country.” And the Dominion Bond Rating Service confirms BC’s “debt levels remain the lowest in Canada.” WONDER “SPOONS” For Casting or Trolling ney.0.49 NOW Sales Terms: CASH VISA MasterCard Interac ALL SALES FINAL For more information, call toll-free: 1-888-306-7777 | CHECK THESE GREAT PRICES DURING OUR . BC has maintained the SCOTTY /BLACK BOX CLEANING KIT 18.98 *COUPON* RETURN THIS COUPON FOR 50,000 FREE PRIZE DOLLARS "* i] p ADDRESS: —....--_--.._-. 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