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WI-IITI3Y FREE PRESS, W*EDNESDAY, DECEMI3ER 16, 1987, PAGE 27 DEREK COLASUONNO passes the bail two goals for the Mustangs as they tied to a teammate during Whitby indoor soc- the Eagles 2-2. cer action last weekend. Colasuonno had Free Press photo STRESS : Finding a tolerable level. IEy the Durham Region Fitness Coumeil Depending upon how "spicy"' our life is, we know that too much stress, or distress, ca.n be destructive. Ulcers, heart disease and many other ailments of our modemn society can be the outcome of sttessors over a long period of time. On the other side, not enough stress or stimulation leads te lack of motivation, boredom and aimlessness. What we want is "The right kind of stress for the right length of time - at a level that is best for us." Hans Seyle, the world's leading authority on stress makes this dlaim in his book Stress Without Distress. s What can wedo tofind our optimal stress level? The flrst step is to increase our awareness of what causes us to feel stressed. Consider al sources of stress under three broad categories: behavior, skills and attitude. Let's begin by Iookir(g at behavior. Check out the things you do that causes you tension. Tension is a tightness or a squeezing that occurs physically, mentally andc emotionally. For example, when driving toward a busy intersection does your body become tense? Once you become aware of the tension, you can locate it and consciously let go" of it. This procedure for letting go" or the relaxation response takes practice. As you observe the tensed muscles, issue a calm order to relax. You actually tel them to do so. The more you practise, the better you becorne. Another technique is to look and listen "inside." It's flot responsibility that is the culprit, it's lack of control in our lives. A sense of control and peace of mind cornes from within. Take time to find out what is happening inside. This skill of inward seeking te find meaning will vary greatly to the individual and will also require practice. A helpful book to, read is Take Effective Control of Your Life by William Glasser. Our attitude, the way we think, is another key determninant in what we ca-ý do Whitby indoor soccer SQUIRT DIVISION Dec. 12 Donut Presb . .. 4 J. Hanna 2 G. Dowse S. Nicota Free Press ... 2 Matt. Whelan 2 Pringle IGA.... 10 Adam Farr 5 A. Plastina S. Adamson R. Clark D. Fishman 2 Ian Barron M. Payne K. DaSilva M.Cross H. Stephen .9 5 2 CougaÉs.... 3 Anna Dillen G. Murtagh A. Babcock Tigers ... O ATOM Jug City...2 M. Magee 5. Sorenson George Cii... .4 A. Davis 2 S. Gale M. Robertscn DeVille.... 4 R. Stimming P. Lambert M. Vanderburggen N. McDonnell Owasco.... 5 L. Willems 2 P. Roy C. Coppoino J. Houston Owasco.... 3 T. Burwash N. Gladstone J. Longo NRS Reaity .... 1 S. Plakmeyer MOSQUITO DIVISION Precision Litho 4 G. Whyte 2 F. Amendola K. Gardiner Turner Carpent 1 B. Prince Mustangs ...2 D. Colasvonno 2 Lions Club.. D. Simnpson Brooklin IGA .. P. Brown S. Piggott 2 Eagles......2 J. Johnson A. TuIIy Auto Wreckers .7 J. Diaiuond 4 M. Celebre 2 S. HoUlows Checkers . ý. . .0 PEEWEE DIVISION Dec. 12 Tigers.... 2 Paul Lagroix R. Bokov Falcons .... 4 Gavin Dowse 3 Mauro Bianco Panthers... 3 Sean Edwards J. Malarczuk Troy Cowen Lions...... 2 J. Chaput S. Ijeaney Cougars.... 2 Chris Thomson Chad Bevan Eagles.I D. Craddock STANDINGS (As of Dec. 12,1987) SQUIRT DIVISION TEAM P WTI1. Ian Barron Motors 3 3 0 0 Falcons 3 2 0 1 Pringle Creek I.G.A. 3 2 0 1 Free Press 3 1 0 2 Cougars 3 1 0 2 Tigers 3 O O 3 ATOM DIVISION TEAM G Owasco Voîkswagen 3 DeVille Produce 3 George Cini 3 Manning Jug City 2 Owasco Car/Camp Rent2 NRS Reaîty 3 Big Donuts 2 W L T PT 3 00 9 2 07 2 10 6 1 10 3 0 11 1 0 30 0 0 20 0 MOSQUITO DIVISION TEAM GW LTI1 Precision Litho 3 3 0. 0O Whitby Auto Wreckers 3 2 1 0O Checker's Variety 3 2 1 0O Brookîin IGA 3 2 1 0O Eagles 3 1 1 1 Mustangs 3 1 1 1 Whitby Lions Club 3 0 3 0O Turner Carpentry 3 '0 3 0 Seuba club holds demonstration The Ajax Scuba Club will hold a demonstration session on Dec. 20, 9 to 10 p.m., at the Ajax Community Centre. The winter course begins Jan. 3. Cail 579-4302 for more information. Foster captures gold Tiffani Foster of Whitby captured the last 13 months. a gold medal in the preliminary As of the new year, Foster will be ladieb' fine and under division at a 10 and will be skating in the 10 and figure skating competition in Delhi over division. on the weekend. Her next meet is on Jan. 8 in Win- Foster, lias now won eight gold dsor. Foster skates with the Ux- medals, il silver and four bronze in bridge Figure Skating Club. TOWN 0F WHITBY PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT 1988 SUMMER ICE & FLOOR RENTALS The Parks & Recreation Department is accepting ap- plications for summer ice requests at IROQUOIS PARK COMPLEX and floor rentais at both IROQUOIS PARK (Whitby) and LUTHER VIPOND ARENA in Brooklin. If you are interested in renting ice between April and September, please contact the IROQUOIS PARK COM- PLEX AT 668-7765 or the Parks and Recreation Depar- tment at 668-5803 ext. 308.