B6 - The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, October 9, 1996 Sports Scope Call for athletes ANY ATHLETES interested In participating in the 1997 Norther BC Winter Games, which will be held in Terrace fram February 6-9 1997, must register by October 30, Events include archery, badminton, men’s and women’s basketball, black powder marksmanship, bowling, boxing, carpet bowling, chess,cribbage, cross country skiing, curling, darts, downhill skiing, dupli- cate bridge, billiards, gymmastics, indoor soccer, jujit- su, karate, women’s hockey, luge, bantam hockey, over the line snowball, racquetball, ringette, short track speed skating, snow boarding, Special Olympics bowl- ing and snow shoeing, swimming, volleyball, water polo and wrestling. To register and for more information, call Wade Loukes at 635-1142. ~ Badminton trials YOUTHS INTERESTED in a little badminton action at the Northern BC Winter Games start practicing on October 14. Those Interested must be under 16 as of Jan, 1, and 13-years-old as of February. Practices will be every Monday and Wednesday, from 8:30 to 10:30 pm. For more information, call Mui at 638-8928, Water polo practices — THE TERRACE Water Polo Association is gearing up for the Northern BC Winter Games, starting with the annual general meeting, to be held in the Aquatic Centre meeting room at § pm on Sunday, October 20th. All members and former players, or anyone interested in the sport are invited to attend and make plans for the 96-97 season. A pool session will follow at 9 pm, For more information, cal] John Dando at 635-5637, Swim meet OUR BLUEBACKS ARE gearing up for their first big meet of the new season. The Dairy Queen Invitational will be held in Terrace, October 19.20. Swimmers from around the northwest will be competing at the Aquatic Centre. For more in- formation call 635-7988. Mountain bike mania THE SOUTH HIRSCH mountain bike race was held September 29th. The results of the Men’s 24 km race were; 1st, Adam Spensley, 2nd, Jonathan Lambert, 3rd, John Sambo, and 4th, Aaron Ferguson, In the 12 km single loop, it was Derek Collier 1st in 43 miautes, 2nd was Tim Norman, 3rd, Peter Meyer, and 4th, Scott Mainneau. .In the Women’s 24 km race, it was Susan Maxwell 1st, and Jody Elgert 2nd. The Women's 12 km was won by Cheryl Steele in 1:04, with second place going to Angie McRae, Winter Games Auction THE NORTHERN BC Winter Games society will be holding a fund-raising sports auction this Saturday at the Coast Inn of the West. Items up for bid read like a who’s-who in the world of sports. They include: an Eric Lindros signed stick, a Michael Jordan signed basketball and shoes, Brett Hull signed hockey gloves, a signed Vancouver Grizzlies jersey, a Kirk Maclean signed stick, and other signed jerseys, sticks, photos and other items. The evening will feature 28 live auction items, along with 10 silent bidding items and 6 door prizes, The fun begins at 8 pm on October 12, at the Coast. Tickets are available at the Games office and All Sea- sons sports. Follow all the ; Soccer Standings on the web at | www.kermode.net Another Fir St from... “RGS Internet Your community Internet provider. Call 635-3444 to ) get connected. aD Steve Butler Ted Hicks, Sales Manager, is pleased to announce that STEVE BUTLER, through his customer satisfaction and sales achievements, has bean named SALESMAN OF THE MONTH FOR SEPTEMBER. We know that his many friends and loyal customers join us in extending congratulations. Wali done STEVE! TERRACE 695-4941 a Leasing KSTIMAT 632-4981 Curling season starts THE ICE IS smooth and the paint fresh, as the Terrace curling club opens its doors to a new season this week, The club now boasts some 4500 active curlers, arid Keith Melanson says it should be an excellent year, “Once we get going, it gets really busy around here,’’ he says. ‘But we’re always looking for new players,’’ That’s why the club is offering free curl- very busy, with three draws, at 6:30, 8:30 and,’10:30, Melanson says that it is just about full, but there may be room left for one more team, The Junior program will also be starting up within the next two weeks. Special events at the club this fall include an appreciation splel on October 26, fol- lowed by a cash spiel November 9-10. Things really heat up in the new year with Box 22, IMPROVING Terrace, B.C, Major Credit Cards YOUR V8G 4A2 Accepted obds ; ; ior Your donation is near «| AGAINST. ~—- Marjorie Park tmtdeduchibe AND STROXE | CANADAS 638-1467 FOUNDATION | #1 KILLER ‘| your donation to the address above, along with the hame 4 Your In Memoriam gift is a lasting tribute. Please send and address and the name and address of the next-of- kin, for an acknowledgement card. ing every evening all week, and free in- struction for beginners. Those who catch the curling bug can also sign up for a sea- son for half the regular cost. League play begins October 15th at the February 6-9, club, The popular Friday night league is No time for badminton THE BADMINTON Club is busy getting into top form for the upcoming winter games, in hopes of providing some medal contenders for their event. But organizers say that a lack of practice time is hampering their efforts, The club can no longer prac- tice on Sunday nights at Thom- hill Jr. Secondary because of a school board rule that requires @ Janitor to be on hand, That costs the club $120 every week, and organizer Chuck Cey says that they just can’t afford it. “We charge a $2 drop-in fee,"" he says. “‘But that doesn’t nearly cover the cast,"” Cey says there is no need for a janitor, since the club cleans up after itself. And the janitor can’t lock the door after them or let them in the school ~~ they still need a teacher for that. “It's ridiculous,’’ says Cey. “The schools are deterring recreation because people can’t Bas BY SANDY GLENDENNING registration farm yet? now and then. ‘lo volunteer, and return it, her there at 638-1997. Volunteers needed Have you filled out a Northem BC Winter Games volunteer Jackie Thomsen, the volunteer director for lhe games is in need of over 1,000 volunteers from the communally. Most are needed during the games scheduled for the Terrace-Kitimat area Feb7 - 9, but 100 - 200 volunteers are also needed prior to the games, so if you're not going to be available during the games you can do your part between ‘You don’t need to be a fundraising expert, a computer whiz, a sports expert ar a trained paramedic. All you need to be is ready, willing and able to lend a hand to make the 1907 version of the Northern BC Winter Games a success. Volunteers are needed for all the directorates which include transportation, volunteer, accommodation, finance and ad- ministration, communications, fundraising, medical, public relation, security, social and of course sport. ‘It’s a simple process, Just drop by the games office at 4721 Lazelle Avenue and pick up a registration form, fill in the re- quired information, indicate the area in which you would like You can even fax it back to 638-8924. If you have ques- - vflons, games co-ordinator, Diana O’Brien is more than will- ing lo answer them and help you out. She can be found al the games office during the day, Monday through Friday or call ‘You may be hesitating because you don’t want to make a big commitment of time. Hesitate no more. You can commit to as little as one four to six hour shift on the games weekend, Sign up now and indicate on your registration form you area of interest. It’s as simple as that. Remember, the '97 Games slogan is “ACHIEVE THE DREAM.” There will be thausands of athletes ranging from pre-leens to seniors from across the northera half of our pro- vince visiting the Terrace-Kitimat area in February trying to achieve their own personal athletic dream. Help them do just that and show them just what a great public-spirited community Terrace is, Many thanks to: THANK YOU Manac & Staff The patrons of Local Hotels A special thanks fo: Peter Olsson Chauffer Stanta Klutz This years Toy Run was a real success. It raised $700 for the cause. Sasa MADUNTAIN MAX Fou engine, extremely rigid. tow 38.5" ski stance. travel, * Al-naw sled for deep-snow riders who want the best power-to-waight ratio on the mountain, + Newl Gampact, high-output 698 cc three-cylinder + Newl High-profila, 136" Mountain Master Track for outstanding tractisn and fictation! « New! ProAction System™ chassis is lightweight yet * New! Advanced independent Front Suspension with nar- * New! ProAction Plus™ long-travel rear suspension with 11.5” * Naw! Hydraulic brake, large 45 liter fuel lank, KEN’S MARINE 4946 Grelg Ave, Terrace 635-2909 Qo the Men’s Regional, Legion and Ladies Valentine events. The club will also be hosting curling events for the Northem BC Winter Games, What do Over 1,000,000 Fun, Friendly and Active Canadians Have in Common? C afford it.’* Right now they club only has about 20 regular players, But Cey says that figure will rise URLING Make it part of your active lifestyle this winter. considerably as winter closes In. "The club hopes fo have four LEAGUE THE SKILLLEVEL pom Those Ineadena unioe Monday Mixed 7pm Casual, fun oriented level of 12 to 15-year-olds, a Monday SuperLeague 9pm Competitive, open all 16 to 19-year-old group, and mens, ladies, jts. etc. Arne eee Bours. practices [Tuesday AM League 10am Casual & drop in every Tuesday and Thursday at All welcame Thornhill Jr, Secondary. Tuesday Mens 7&9 pm* I Wednesday Juniors 4pm Junior training league BE BOAT with instruction Wednesday Ladies 7&9pm*™ SMART... Thursday Mens 7&9pm* Friday Mixed 6:30, 8:30 & 10:30 pm social, fun oriented Saturday Commercial 10am Social, fun, business team oriented - all welcome Sunday Mixed tpm Family, fun oriented WEAR YOUR LIFEJACKET Everyone is Canadian Red Cross «MEMBERS: ONLY SIGN UP AT A.G.M. SEPT. 15 *Mens & Ladies leagues are grouped according to skill level. These leagues are designed to accom- modate either the seasoned curlers or new curlers. welcome to join. Leagues will start approx- imately October 16. Registration or inquiries at the Terrace Curling rink or phone 635-5583, ANY INDIVIDUALS WANTING TO Nd CURL WILL BE PLACED ON A TEAM. Mf Ye The two business partners slung their golf bags on their shoulders and began walking to the next hole. “Tan,” John said, “something’s on my mind.” “What's up, John?” John took a deep breath, “It’s Bob, we've got to get rid of him.” Tan was astounded, “But John, Bob's our lop salesman. He's earning $115,000 in commissions a year!” “Exactly,” John said, wiping his brow. “The guy’s too good. And he’s earning too much. All the other salesmen are earning about $30,000. The difference between $115,000 and $30,000 should be lining our pockets, not his.” “What do you propose to do?” “Fire him. Tell him his position has been eliminated, pay him off, and after he's gone, we'll turn his best accounts into house accounts and divide them between us.” Ian was uneasy. “C'mon, John, that guy’s no dummy. He’s going to sue us. The cost of the legal bill will far exceed any savings we can make by firing him.” “There will be no suing if you handle it carefully, Give him 5 1/2 weeks worth of salary and hold back everything until he signs a release promising not to sue us.” The next day lan gave Bob his watking orders and the release form for Bob to sign. Bob was devastated “I'll never sign,” At home, Hob was in a black depression. His wife was sick with worry. “Bob, you're killing yourself, ‘You've ‘SALESMAN GETS FIRED FOR” - EARNING TOO MUCH COMMISSIONS. ..c% YOu BE THE JUDGE by Claire Bernstein eae eats Based On Actual Court Cases been staring at the walls for days. You’ve got to stop. thinking of revenge. The bills are mounting up. Sign the release and let’s get on with our lives. The next day Bob was in Ian's office. “I'll sign, I’m desperate. Give me the money, I hope you roast in hell for this.” Then Bob's depression turned to bitter anger, “] should never have signed. They treated me like dirt, I gave them three years of terrific sales. I’m not taking it. I'm suing.” “Your honor,” Bob told the court, “the agreement was unconscionable. I was under a great deal of mental and financial stress, The company put pressure on me by withholding my back pay and ‘severance package until I agreed to sign the release. They used their power to make me do what they wanted, It is unfair, make them pay.” The company defended its actions. “Your honor, Robert was not forced to do-any- thing. He took eight days to think about it. He could have consulted a lawyer. He didn’t, He came back and agreed to sign the release. There is nothing wrong with the agreement, Uphold its validity.” Was the signing of the release uncon- scionable? YOU! BE THE JUDGE. Then look below for the court’s decision. “Helping People Cope with the Legal System” #2 4423 Lakelse Ave., Terrace, B.C, a : ot ha : SO tt Fe Criminal Law | ¢ Divorce & Family Law Child Custody Personal Injury Adoptions Impaired Driving Immigration Wrongful Dismissal Wills Small Claims 638-1764 Fax 638-7249 IN licu OF NOTICE, in an unfair settlement.” 1996 Haika Enterprises. bS3 6 YOU BE THE JUDGE - DECISION “UNCONSCIONABLE, MR. COMPANY, | ORDER YOU TO PAY BOB 4 1/2 MONTHS SALARY “There was inequality in bargaining. You used your power to get the release signed. And that resulted Today's decision is based on the facts of the case and the law of ALBERTA, If you have a similar plo- | blem, consult a lawyer in your province . Claire Bernstein is a lawyer and syndicated columnist.Copyright