Rivers and Shores by Jim Culp After un absence of a number of months from the Herald Jim Culp is again writing a column on the outdoors, angling and the environment. oh tas no intention of giving away secret fishing ed ro formation on the outdoors. © Mhonght-provaking in- ough Jim’s views do not necessaril those of the Herald, we welcome him back fo our pages. Since May — when [ last wrote in the Herald, much water and lsh have passed under the bridge. To get back into the groove of things what better way ia there than to talk a bit about the salmon season to date and changes made in the Salmon regulations. From all indications this summers chinook sport fishery was very good for a large percentage of the army of anglers pursuing these trophy fish. Numerous limit catches were taken and many visitors and locals alike went home with smiles on their faces and fish in e coolers. Yours truly cannot be included in the select circle of those anglers who connected with one of the big bruisers, While I continue to be frustrated by these biggest of all salmon, | certainly enjoyed the fine weather we had this summer and an opportunity to see a number of large birght fish roll in front of me — not to mention numerous chinooks that I saw other No beer at hockey games VANCOUVER (CP) — City council rejected Tuesday a request from| the Pacific Nationa Exhibition to have beer served in controlled areas of the Pacific Coliseum, Council voted six to five the National Hocke League. Ald. George Puil, w voted for the motion, sai the move leaves Van couver sports fans 2 years behind the times, Puil disagreed wit suggestions at beer a hockey games in th Coliseum would lead seum now without b anglers hook into. Coinciding with the good return of chinooks te the Skeena was an unusually large influx of tourist anglers. to our area, particularly from Alberta, Southern B.C. and the Northwest States, who along with the local anglers, concentrated their fishing effort in the section of the Skeena River immediately above the Kalum river to where it joins the Lakelse ver, Towards the second week in August the fishing ressure on the mainstem Skeen chinnoks was oming excessive and in the opinion of the Fisheries Service, was jeopardizing this valuable run of chinooks, _ Inaneffort to counteract this over-exploitation, they introduced a complete angling closure of this section of the Skeen river from Aug. 15 to Sept. 19. Was it necessary to go this far in protecting these fish? I believe there was no choice this year — something had t be done quickly and the options were limited. However, for the future I am of the opinion that there are other ways of cutting down on the over-kill of the mainstem fish, without closing the area in question to all angilng. Following my next column, I will explore other options that are vaailable, while at the same time probing into the current fresh water slamon regula ons and their relevance under todays con- ons. While the chinooks provided fair sport in the mainstem Skeena River, the coho runs turned out to _ be a bust. This didn’t hold true in rivers such as the Kalum and Lakelse where good returns have been experienced. With extremely low water conditions persisting in the Lakéelse River during Sept. and early Oct., there was a very serious fisheries management problem to contend with. Once high numbers of anglers were attempting to ctach, both by legal and illegal methods, the coho that were crowding the lower three or four miles of the Lakelse. This years run of coho appeared to be much larger than the last two or three years -- as well the throng of anglers fishing for them seemed to be correspondingly larger. Because of the low water conditions, illegal fo i hooking or ‘snagging’ of the coho became very serlous. In an effort to control this problem, the Fisheries Service increased its staff patrolling the river to as many as nine officers on certain days. While snagging was not totally eliminated, the presence of so many Protection Officers certainly cut down on the illegal methods and it did make most of the anglers much more aware of the seriousness of the problem. It is my understanding that some of the Fisheries Service Officers, in their zealousness to stop the illegal snagging, rubbed a few anglers the wrong way. Their job is difficult and public relations are not always easy. Anglers who fished the Lakelse for this year’s coho were fortunate that the river was left open to angling. My information was that strong pressures from within the Fisheries Service wanted to close the river, but was left open in the interest of the general public. Much too late, the Fisheries Service imposed a treble hook ban the first two weeks of Oct., which has just recently been lifted. ; Three years ago, the Steelhead Society of B.C. asked for a permanent treble hook ban throughout the year on the Lakelse river, This could become a reality in 1978. In conjunction with the treble hook ban, the Fisheries Service should institute an education and information program explaining the reasons for the regulation and the benefits to the angler for flshing in an ethical and law abiding way. For my next column, writer and angling colleague of mine, Peter Broomhall from Vancouver, who recently spent a week in our area, will do a guest article on the angling he enjoyed while here and some observations of our area and its people. ; Good Fishing! : = oe ») bus y sales. ~ Canucks tie game By GRANT KERR VANCOUVER (CP) ~— Don Lever's second goal of the game with eight seconds left from a bad angle gave Vancouver Canucks a 3-3 tle with Pittsburgh Penguins in a National Hockey League game Tuesday night. ‘The Vancouver captain drilled a shot from near the left boards at the faceoff circle which went between the legs of Pittsburgh goaltender Dunc Wilson at 19:52 of the third period after the Canucks had pulled foaltender Cesare jago for an extra at- tacker. The Penguins had taken a 3-2 lead at 6:19 of the final period on Gene Carr’s sixth goal of the season. Vancouver pulled Maniago with 45 seconds left in a successful bid for the tle. i Chris Oddleifson. scored the other Vancouver goal, Faultess ride while Pierre Larouche and Dave Schultz got the remaining Pittsburgh goals. The Canucks led 2-1 after the first period and Schultz scored in the second to pull the teams even. Carr, acquired aiong Aieiee Ring from Los eles is an oad sean trade for Syl Apps and Hartlar | onaban, gave the Kings a %2 lead in the third after a brilllant rush by line-mate Jean Pronovost. SECOND EFFORT Pronovost broke around the defence only to be stopped by the sprawling Maniago, but rr followed up the play and fired a long shot into the empty Vancouver net with Maniago still lying on the ice. The Canucks were unable to penetrate the Pittsb defence and appeared to be certain losers, but on the final tush of the game Lever managed to get open on the left wing. He took a cross-ice pass from Mike Walton and fired a desperation shot that Wilson failed to handle. TORONTO (CP) — la Millar of Perth, Ont., posted three faultiess rides Tuesday night aboard Brother Sam to win the $35,000 Toronto Star Maple Leaf In-. ternational Grand Prix equestrian competition. After perfect rides in the two scheduled rounds, Millar won a seven-horse jumpoff with a clean ride of 43.6 seconds over the 12-obstacle course to cap- ture first-prize money of $10,000. Dan Kelly of the United States was second with a faultless round of 53.7 seconds and won $5,600, while Gerardo Tazzer of Mexico placed third with four faults and a time of 42.3 seconds. He took home $3,500. Michel Vaillancourt of Hudson, Que., was fourth with a jumpoff round of 44.1 seconds, four faults, and won $2,500. Alan Brand of Fort Langley, B.C., was next with a 46.8- second, four-fault round worth $2,000. Robert Ridland of the U.S., captured $1,800, covering the course in 60.3 seconds with 7%4 faults. Frank Selinger of Calgary completed the - jumpoff placings with an eight-fault, 45.2-second round and won $1,600. A total of 23 riders from Canada, the U.S. and Mexico were entered in the second-annual event, with the top 15 sharing in the prize money. . Last year's winner, Jim Day of Hornby, Ont., was due to ride Sympatico. However, he was a late scratch due to an injury. The 12-jump first round produced 11 faultless rides, with the riders given a time allowance of 65 seconds without pen- alty. The shortened and raised second round included only those riders who had first-round rides of four faults or less. The remaining top 15, with money earned: Michael Matz, U.S., $1,300; Jim Elder, Aurora, Ont., $1,200; Buddy Brown, U.S., $1,100; Mark Jungherr, U.S, Norman Dallajolo, U.S., Bernie Traurig, : U.S., Rodney Jenkins; & US., Joe Fargis, U.S., each $1,000. New Business’s Not listed in our B.C. Tel Directory. E. MARR DISTRIBUTORS LTD. - 638-1761 MARR’‘S BOOKKEEPING & ACCOUNTING - 638-1 761 K & J AUTOMOTIVES - 636-6484 VILLAGE MEATS - 638-1765 ‘. TERRACE Oil BURNER SERVICES - 635-4227 BOOK NOOK - 635-3081 THREE RIVERS WORKSHOP - 635-2238 ALL-WEST GLASS - 638-1164 Free - for ONE month co DAILY HERALD lf you wish your Business Phone listed for your customers urtesy of THE Please Call 635-6357 Recreation chatter Do you know what might be the talk of the town in a few days? Our new outdoor skating rink, that is what! Yes, we are-presently setting the scene for an ice skating surface on our new tennis courts, located in Upper Little Park. For safety reasona its use will be limited te skating only — sorry, no hockey — and it will probably be open from dawn to dusk. Thin Cold, Colder —it dpeends on the weather. Enthusiastic instructors have already come for- ward with proposals for exci the winter tualon which will programmes for new recreation commence January 23rd. Examples of some of the programmes to look forward to are; Leathercraft, een Variety Programme, Martial Arts (Kung Fu specifically), Dog Obedience, Guitar Lessons, and much more. People who would like to participate in the above activities should contact the Recreation Programme Co-Ordinator, Sharon Lough, at 638-1177, indicating their interest. We are still looking for instructors to teach a variety of recreational Lough if you're rogrammes; please contact Ms. terested in sharing our skills. A samplin of possible winter recreational programmes or which we require instructors are, Winter Wilderness Survival, Cross Country Skilng, Childrens Tumbling and Gymnastics, Exercise Programme for Senior Citizens, Modern or ballroom Dance, Macrame or Candle Making. Fall with atten lessons are once again nearly ed that t fanuary lessons is Saturday, January 7, 1973from 9:00 & dies Swim and Trim classes now have some § rents are remin to.5:00. programs at the Pool are now well under way ance generally good in all areas. Childrens filled to capacity and @ registration date for vacancies. Health conscious ladies areinvitedtocome 9% to any of the sessions and join in. Classes run on [ie Tuesday and Thursday 10:00-11:30 am. and Wed- & nesday and Friday 2:00-3:00 p.m. The charge is only $1.50 and this includes babysitting service. It’s a good j way to have some fun and exercise too! ! uba and Synchronized swim classes are being planned. If you are interested, please leave your name and § - phone number at the Swimming Pool, 638-1177, For fitness buffs; our fitness room is presently being equipped with mroe weight lifting - provide you with more ways to build up strength for skilng or any other activity, We have an excellent facility, use it to its fullest. The Terrace Blueback Swim Club are holding their annual Tri-City Swim Meet on Saturday and Sunday, § November 26 and 27. Teams from Prince Rupert and Kitimat will be competing with our Bluebacks so come out and support the kids. swimming enjoyable afternoon at any interesting .deas you would like to share. FOR SOA MG SG NA REGS RES Ta EE EIS CHRIS’S JANITOR SERVICE once again offers REDUGED PRICES f FOR XMAS DEEP | STEAM y CLEANING “LET SANTA PARK HIS SLEIGH ON A CLEAR CARPET” NOVEMBER SPEGIAL BEAT THE RUSH CALL NOW FOR A CHARGEX a Vi. kids. This Meet cancels public ut it is still an excellent way to have an t D the Pool. Remember, the Recreation Staff is now planning for programmes. Feel free to give us a ¢. spring aquatic all if you have FREE ESTIMATES FE AE NEE LE A OIA INE EG MER NE FE SG ST, uipment. This : The point moved the Canucks into second place in the Smythe ivision a point ahead of Colorado Rockies, while Pittsburgh remained fourth in the Norris Division. Maniago played a strong game in the Vancouver net and stopped 28 shots, in- cluding a key save on Schultz when the Penguins had their one- ¢h goal lead with five minutes left in the game. Wilson blocke 27 Vancouver shots and played a steady game until Lever’s second goa’ Oddleifson scored the opening goal early in the game with a 20-foot shot rom directly in front of Wilson after a passout from Ron Sedlbauer behind the Pittsburgh net. Larouche tied the score at 7:03 when he gathered in a boucing puck 10 feet out and beat Maniago with a quick shot to the top corner. Lever, mired in a long slump, got his third goal of the season at 14:01 of . the first period with a backhand — shot on Walton’s rebound. Schultz tied the scare at 17:43 of the second period with a shot from the side of the net after line-mate Rick Kehoe checked defenceman Dennis Kearns of the Canucks behind the Vancouver net. Maniago said after the game that he thought Wilson was anticipating a return pass to Walton when Lever scored the tying goal. “Dune (Wilson) ap- peared to back into the net on the play,” said Maniago. “I’m sure he was looking for a pass in front of the net.” Maniago said ‘ithe Canucks are getting some solid leadership from team veterans lately and the younger Vancouver players are starting to play with more con- idence. “We're starting to jell,” he said. ‘We've played a lot better hockey -the last two games.” THE HERALD, Thursday, November 24, 1977. PAGE 5 Sports All Seasons still on top All Season's basketball team remains on top of e Terrace en's Basketball Association with two wins last week. Tuesday night's game against Skeena Hotel was taken by All Seasons with a score of 96-82. Bruce Johnstone of All Seasons was the high scorer of the game, gaining 28 points. Doug McKay of All Seasons took 25 points and John Gurban sunk 12 baskets for Skeena Hotel. Thursday night's game against the Reds ended in ascore of 103-79 in favour of All Seasons. S¢ott Wittke was the high scorer of that game, makeing 23 points for the Reds. Fred Lindsey of the Reds and Doug McKay of All Seasons each made 22 ints while Bruce ohnstone of All Seasons made 20 points. In other Men's Basketball action last week, the Reds beat Ev's Clippers 108-95 Tuesday night. Willie Chemko of the Reds made 26 points for his team in that game. Rod Kluss scored %4 points for Fv’s clippers. Ey's Clippers was victorious Thursday night in a game against Skeena Hotel. 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