pwwewws Powe ws PeVuevoewvveewy™ if dint rwvwwvwrTT. ee eee he Herald pwwvevvvTTTTVvTVvTYT! © PPPOE IE ESE EEE pwweew a perv TTTe ‘Mighty Mites travel to Minor Hockey Week is taken for granted in many centres of hockeydom but the mining community of Granisle gave It a special meaning this year when they hit on the idea of in- viting the eight and nine year old players in the Bug eagues of the Pacific north- west. At the invitation of the host Granisle Club teams from Smithers, Kitimat, Houston, Burns Lake and Terrace journeyed for a series of games over the past weekend, For the Terrace youngsters it was the first time thal any “Bug” team had journeyed out of their home arena for such a tournament with the ‘exception of a warm-w game played last Wed- nesday in Kitimat. Some two dozen Terrace fans, mostly parents, travelled with the team and no one has ever been a witness to such vociferous support. To augment the din the hometown fans from Granisle applauded each move of either team backed by a bugler who sounded the charge at every good effort shown by either team. The calibre of hockey was ineredible as the youngsters never stopped trying bat- ling with the puck over each 20 minute period of the entire series. The Terrace boys, although they fought valiantly showed the lack of full ice experience that the other teams had. They were troubled by off-sides, icing etc. Both rules which they do not contend with on the half-ice surface that they play on in Terrace in the two ours per week which are allocated. to the some 90 youngsters in the league. The Terrace bays took to the ice almost on arrival and they faced.a tough Kitimat Rotary team. They battled Kitimat back and forth over the 60 minutes but went down to an 6-5 defeat in an excellent game. The next morning the Terrace boys, faced with the novelty of being billeted in strange, but most hospitable, homes for the first time did not get much sleep and then were hit by an early game when Smithers refused to play at 6:45 am, Terrace replaced the latter in a game against the Tournament Champion host team Granisle. The Terrace boys went down to a 8-2 defeat in pevuevrvevveCw this game which proved to be the best game of the series for the Terrace Bugs. The Granisle team is a well- balanced team — with strength on all three for- ward lines together with sharp goal-tending and defence. Terrace took to the ice again at 9:45 facing Burns Lake and it was obvious that the youngsters were tired if not exhausted. Although. they fought hard it was noted that the close back- checking that kept the Terrace team in. the game in the two previous games was nol as sharp. Nevertheless the Terrace team did their fans proud battling the Burns Lake boys all through the game despite a loss of 6 to 2. Granisle was declared the winner of the tournament on a better goals for and against average. They tied -. with Kitimat with three games although the two teams did nof face each other in the tournament. Kitimat took second place. In other games played Saturday Granisle beat Burns Lake 7-1, Smithers - shut out Houston 8-0 and Granisle defeated Smithers 91. Sunday's other games saw Kitimat blanking Houston 5- Qand then taking a squeaker against Smithers 3-2. Hugh Mitchell of Kitimat was named the most yaluable player. Granisle’s Darryl Osachoff was best defenceman and his team- mate David Barker was the best goaltender, Burns Lake Jarrett Anderson was most sportsmanlike player and Blair Holiday of Burns Lake was high scorer, A bouquet must go out to the organizers and the citizens of Granisle for the fine way ‘they handled this tournament ‘and for the hospitality shown to” the Terrace. youngsters and visitors. We were most impressed by the en- couragement voiced for our youngsters on the ‘ice whenever they made a good move. In so far as the Terrace fans are concerned we imagine most of them are hoarse today from a continuous - vocal. ¢n- couragement for all players on the ice, It was a tremendous experience for the Terrace “Mighty Mites” and a great pleasure to see them play at all times with their hearts. Second annual badminton tournament Fifty enthusiastic players ranging in age from 17 years to 51 years competed Saturday and Sunday in the club’s Second Badminton Tournament of the season at Thornhill High School. $500 in prizes awaited the win- ners and runner-ups of A, B and C Flights. Competitors and friends enjoyed a delicious buffet style dinner and dance_at the Ukranian Hall Saturday evening. TOURNAMENT RESULTS “A' Plight Ladies Singles - Pat Kenny, Runner-up Debbie Hallem. Men's Singles - Ray Flaherty, runner-up Chuck Cey. . Ladies’ Doubles - Pat Kenney , Diane Cey ; runner- up Irma Brewer, Fran - Power. Men’s Doubles - Gord Clent, Rick Selemko, runner-up - Chuck Cey, Murdo Macdonald. . Mixed Doubles Pat Kenny, Ray Flaherty; runner-up Chuck Cey, Fran Power. “BY Flight Ladies’ Singles - Debbie Anderson, runner-up Diane Cey. Men's Singles - Rick Selemko, runner-up Doug Jenion. Ladies’ Doubles - Sandy Lazuruk, Ruth Balf; runner- up - Kate Scott, Myra asset. Men’s Doubles - Allen Ing, Yad Garcha; runner-up John Chow, James McLarty. Mixed Doubles - John Wiese, Debbie Hallem; runner-up John Chow, Debbie Anderson. “C" Flight Ladies’ Singles - Eileen Birkedal, runner-up Kate Scott. Men's Singles - James McLarty, runner-up John Stokes. Ladies’ Doubles - Anns Henrey, Rusty Ljungh; runner-up Lockhart, Betty Clent. Men's Doubles - Dave Langtom, Dawsin Ming; runner-up Eli Dahabie, Mike Lount. Mixed Doubles - Phil Davies, Mae McFarland; runner-up Wayne Epp, Bev Epp. ‘, Terrace Badminton Club’s [nvitational Spring Tournament is planned for April 2 and 3. Ninety to 100 players are expected from all parts of the province. ee eel CHAMPIONSHIP RACING DRIVER A.J. Foytis the first driver in USAC history to go over the $2 million career mark. rpwCur=—“«ervvevevevuvVyVevTT?T" rr ery Dartene: Pwr TT Se PPP PPE OE EEE EEE OOO va BN fe Kitimat warm-up bal le i wr Terrace Legion “Mighty i nt tl tt a a tt al Mites” POE bt i Bl alin le Bl in cy aca a Vs. Granisle A series of sanctioned races sponsored by the Kitsumkalum Ski iety will take place: on Kit- sumkalum Hill this weekend. As of presstime more than 60 competitors have registered. Because there will be point counting races on two consecutive weekends many outsiders will be competing as this affords them an unusual opportunity to register points twice on the same weekend. Giant slaloms will be held on Saturday and _ Sunday, Off at.10 a.m, in the. first such sanctioned races held sin this region. The whole . by Mike Ireland There were two exciting, high-scoring games Mon- day, January 24 at the Caledonia gym. The Terrace Reds con- tinued to hold onto second place by a comfortable margin. They defeated third place Ev’s Clippers, 100 to 75, who were without their leading scorer, Rod’ Kuss, -- for the game. Nick Tooms led the Reds with 29 points ‘followed by John Walbergs with 19. Forwards Dale Prest and Dave Crawley led the Clipper attack with 20 and 16 points respectively. In the second game of the evening All Seasons amazed the Skeena Hotel Orphans Heritage and fitness emphasized “re. New branches serving British Columbia's recreation and fitness, heritage and cultural needs were announced by the Honourable Sam Bawlf, as he reorganized the Ministry of Recreation and Con- servation, The changes followed the transfer of several programs to Recreation and Con- servation from other ministries, announced recently by Premier Ben- “nett. “This ministry is now responsible for programs covering the whole range of recreational and cultural activities,” said Mr. Bawlf. “We expect that by organizing these programs into six easily identifiable branches, we can improve public understanding of and aceess to them,’ Bawlf continued, ‘'The reorganization will em- phasize more logical groupings of programs aimed ‘at efficient ad- ministration. We want to make maximum use of every dollar which is available to these vital activities." Of the six branches comprising the ministry, three are new: the Heritage Conservation Branch, the Cultural Services Branch and the Recreation and Fitness Branch. The three existing branches: Parks, Fish and Wildlife and Marine Services, will continue their activities as previously organized. “The new Heritage Conservation Branch assumes responsibility for historic parks and sites and for archacological ac- tivities,” said Bawlf. “In addition, this branch will be ‘developing a new program of technical assistance to individuals and groups concerned with preser- vation of heritage at the community level,” Bawlf said. This branch will relate closely to the activities of the proposed British Columbia Heritage Trust which will be the subject of legislation to he introduced in the House by Bawlf during this Session. “The new Recreation and Fitness Branch will coor- dinate programs relating to outdoor recreation, com- munity recreation and sport J, ' and fitness,” Bawilf said. “The responsibilities of this branch will include ad- ministration of grants under the Physical Fitmess and Amateur Sports Fund and the Recreation Facilities Fund. Promotion of fitness by Action B.C., coaching development and research concerning the overall needs of recreationists will also be the concern of this new branch.” ‘ “The new Cultural Ser- vices Branch will oversee provincial programs relating to the -arts and development of library services,” said Bawlf. “'This includes administration of grants under the British Columbia Cultural Fund to. community arts councils - and other groups throughout the province.” The minister indicated that there was also a possibility of reorganization within the Fish and Wildlife Branch following receipt and consideration of a study by Mr. W.W. Mair. This study, presently underway has had input from in- terested public groups, other government agencies and concerned individuals.: Midget Playoff Schedule NORTHWESTERN B.C. - YUKON DISTRICT Series “A‘ at Prince Rupert March 1, 12 and 13. Game 1 Terrace vs Prince Rupert Game 2 Kitimat vs Terrace Game 3 Prince Rupert vs Kitimat Serles "B” at Houston March 11, 12and 13. Game 1 Smithers at Houston Game 2 Vanderhoof vs Smithers Game 3 Houston vs Vanderhoot . Series .“C” -° Series “BY ‘winner March 1 and 20. first place. The Green Machine was behind all game, and behind by as much as 12 at the halfw point of the second period.’ But they continued to battle back and finally took the lead with about three minutes to play, winning 98 to 89, Leading the comeback for All Seasons were Mike Ireland and Ed Devries with 28 and 20 points respec- tively. These two. were followed by Tom: Marvin who added 19 more. with the first skiers getting, ; THIS WEEKEND . : Sanctioned _ racesat — Kitsumkalum mountain will be employed ; for these competitions. The races are scheduled ... as a class. ‘‘C”. event but ©. many class “A” and “B” “ racers will be on hand. It is planned that this event will be conducted annually. HERITAGE WEEK On Wednesday, February 20 the second annual Kit- sumkalum Open will be held under the sponsorship of the Terrace Kinsmen Club. This is a giant slalom and a host ~ of trophies will be awarded | in all categories: — On the same ‘day cross . “country racing Sponsored b hs the Terrace, Rotary will be held. Terrace Men’s report. : Fer the frustrated Or- phans, it was Joe Prokop- — chuk with 22 points and Albert Olsen with 6. - ; There were two close games played Wednesday : night with the third and fourth place teams playing in' one game and the first and second place teams in’ the other. me _ Fourth place Skeena Hotel came from behind after Rod — Kluss. of Ev'’s Clippers . fouled out, to nip the Clip: - pers at the final whistle, 92 . _to 89. Albert Olson led the ‘ Orphans with 29 points followed by Joe Prokopehyk ° with 15. For. the Clippers, . Dave Crawley and Dale . Prest had 24 and 19 points . respectively. . All Seasons stretched * their first place lead to 14.. points as they defeated the .. Terrace Reds, 86 to 74, "~*~ It was fairly close until near the end when Aj] Seasons lengthened their lead to. 12 points. Mike Ireland led the Green Machine with 27 points, and Tom Marvin and Ed Devries chipped in 20 and 16 points respectively. Willie Chemko had a ‘big night with- 30 ints for the Reds followed ‘ y John Walbergs with 22 points. 7 . . Juvenile Playoff | Schedule ~- NORTHWESTERN B.C, - YUKON DISTRICT -At-Prince Rupert March 4, 5 and 6. . Game 7 Terrace vs Prince Rupert Game 2 Stewart vs Kitimat Game 3 Killmat vs Terrace Game 4 Stewart vs Prince Rupert .Game 5 Terrace vs Stewart Gama 6 Prince Rupert vs Kitimat QUARTER FINALS March I2and 13 - two games total polnits. ; Northwestern B.C,-Yukon winner at Peace . Cariboo: winner. , SEMI-FINALS March 19 and 20 - hwo game fotal polnts, we, -- Okanagan-Mainline winner vs winner of quarter finals. “>. Let a