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/ 6 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, July 18.1984 FLASHBACK -- 25 YEARS AGO -- Pitchers continue to show the way in winning the Surplus Sales Star of the Week and this week it was Bob Williams' fine mound performance for Ken's Men's Wear that got the nod. FLASHBACK --10 YEARS AGO -- Bob Strike of Bowmanville High School and John Cornish of Clarke High School are attending the Ontario Athletic Leadership camp at Lake Couchiching this week. FUR TRADE CANOES -- On Saturday, July 28th, a large flotilla of fur trade canoes will leave Harbourfront Toronto for Darlington Park with the participants clothed in traditional voyageur costumes, and canoes flying ceremonial flags. On arrival at Darlington Park, there will be an evening of historical skits, voyageur music and a giant bonfire. On Sunday, July 29th, a 25 mile race to Port Hope beach will begin about 8 a.m. His Hon. Lieut. Gov. John Aird will welcome the voyageurs, and assist in presenting the prizes and awards. The evening concludes with a giant Bar-B-Q. FOURTH ANNUAL -- If you would like to have your club sponsor a runner in the Fourth Annual Terry Fox Run, information regarding "Run" is available by phoning 416-488-1480, or by contacting contacting your local branch of the Canadian Cancer Society. KAWARTHA DOWNS -- The summer racing schedule is now in effect at Kawartha Downs. There will be a full card every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. from now until Labour Day. WALK -- Please phone Andy Sutch Sr., if you are interested in walking in the Terry Fox Walk, Andy is again organizing for September 23rd. LEGION BRANCH 178 LOB BALL -- On Sunday, the Raiders defeated Oshawa Legion Nomads by a score of 17-0 as Dave Edmonson pitched a one hitter, while that game was going on the Spartons were in Port Perry where they defeated Port Perry Legion 12-8 in eight innings. BIKE MANUAL -- Ontario's Minister of Transportation Transportation and Communications James Snow announced announced recently the issuance of a new motorcycle motorcycle driver's manual and a more comprehensive comprehensive written test for motorcycle drivers. The new province-wide program, which began in late June, is intended to reduce the number of injuries injuries and fatalities among drivers and passengers passengers of motorcycles. In 1983, there were 97 motorcycle motorcycle drivers and 18 passengers killed. Sixty-six per cent of the drivers involved were young and inexperienced. "The new manual is designed to provide the novice biker with specific safe driving driving techniques related to motorcycles, such as handling dangerous surfaces, reacting to emergency emergency situations, seeing and being seen," Snow said. The new written test is based on the information information contained in the manual. The questions deal specifically with motorcycle operation and control. control. To answer the questions correctly, the novice biker will have to read the manual thoroughly. thoroughly. The ministry is also promoting motorcycle motorcycle safety courses. To officially open the All Star game, two former baseball players threw and caught the opening pitch. Tom Cowan of Cowan Pontiac-Buick hurled REVAMPED RULES -- The use of safety lights and stop arms on school buses will be extended to include the transportation of children on recreational outings. Under a revision to the Highway Traffic Act, buses will now be permitted to activate their flashing red signal lights and stop arms while carrying passengers under the age of 18 for any sports or recreational purpose. The HTA stipulates, however, that the vehicle to be used as a school bus must be operated by a licensed school bus driver. The HTA previously permitted school buses to use their signal lights and stop arms while transporting children to and from school or on church excursions or while carrying mentally retarded adults to and from a training centre. The use of these safety devices for any other purpose was prohibited and the words "school bus" and "do not pass when signals flashing" had to be covered. Drivers will be required to observe the same rules that apply to all school buses. They must stop 20 metres behind a stationary school bus or upon meeting it when travelling on the opposite side of a highway not divided by a physical median. Penalties for drivers ignoring the safety warnings will remain the same : fines of $100 to $500 for a first offence or $250 to $1,000 for subsequent offences, which also carry the threat of a jail term of up to six months. this pitch past batter Steve West to catcher Mayor Garnet Rickard. The pitch was a strike. Merchants Win Two Games BUN KING BAKERY LTD. 'VI Canadian, Franchise From our Oven to you at wholesale Prices NOW OPEN John Stainton of the Bowmanville Legionaires played a good game for the West on Sunday during the annual E.O.B.A. All Star game in Kendal. The West dominated the game, defeating their eastern competitors 9-2. Hampton Soccer By J. Gardner July 3 - Hampton Pee Wees lost to United from Bowmanville Bowmanville at Hampton with a score of 5-1. July 4 - Atoms defeated Orono I at Orono with score of 2 - 0. Hampton goals: Neil Bateman - one, Leslie Hambly - one. Jarrett Aus and Robbie Stuart shared goalkeeping for Hampton. Jarrett had little opportunity to show his skills, while Robbie was busier making several good saves. July 9 - Mosquitoes travelled to Waverley Road to be soundly soundly defeated by Mary Browns. Final score G - 0. Bowmanville goals: Ryan Putnam - two, James Molder - one, Jeff Rohr - one, Jason Jones - one, Dan Nimigon - one. Hampton team is to be commended for not giving up against the bigger and stronger Bowmanville team. They kept trying right to the end of the game. July 10 - A Win! Pee Wees n 136 KING ST. EAST BOWMANVILLE, ONT. 623-1121 OPEN SUNDAYS 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. On Wednesday, July 4 at Memorial Park, the Bowmanville Merchants fastball team showed a strong performance in downing the Oshawa Shamrocks 15-5. Bob Lindsey started on the mound, throwing five innings, one strike out and six hits against. John Allen came in to relieve; tossing five strike outs and gave up only two hits. The Merchants bats got some action. Darcy Ritchey four hits; Lindsey and Rick Santomero three hits; Hunt and Caruana two hits and one home-run each; Ryhorchuk and Humenick two hits and Triantafilou, Tugwood, J. Allen adding singles. On Monday, July 9 at Durham - ■ Fields, • the Mérchants wére defeated 2-0 by A.C.L. in a very exciting contest; with the runs coming in during the bottom of the last inning. Dave Rafuse on the mound gave up three hits against and struck the only hit for the Merchants. Good defensive plays were the highlights during this contest. won their first game of the season with a 1 - 0 victory over Orono at Orono. Although the score was close,' Hampton controlled controlled the ball most of the time and kept Orono's goalkeeper goalkeeper extremely busy with 41 shots on his net. Hampton goalkeeper Ken Mercer kept out 17 shots and earned a shut -out. Hampton goal by Scott Hanthorn. July 10 - Atoms defeated D & R at Courtice High School with score of 6 - 5. Hampton quickly broke into the lead with three goals, but by half time the score was 3 - 3. Hampton went ahead again and continued to hold the lead. Hampton goals by: Leslie Hambly - one, Brandon Osmond - two, Neil Gerrits - one, David Hartford - one, Trevor Mercer - one. July 12 - A Win - The Squirts met Rice Construction at Waverley Road to play a close entertaining game. Rice Construction Construction had the only goal of the first half. However, Hampton came back in the second half with two goals. One each by Danny Martin and Jamie Mercer. Final score 2 -1 for Hampton. July 12 - The Tykes hosted Bowmanville Falcons at Hampton Junior. Final score 9 - 3 for the Falcons. Bowmanville Bowmanville goals: Matthew Burke - one, Jay Cannings - eight. Hampton goals: Tim Ashton - three. Bike Clinic Take a few minutes to bring your bicycle in for service. Many re-conditioned bikes ready for adoption. Expert Repairs - Re-conditioning - Sales 12 Silver St. -- Bowmanville Telephone 623-3200 On Wednesday, July 11 at Memorial Park, the Merchants held on to defeat the Shamrock's 5-4. Hitting for the Merchants: Rick Santomero and Darryl Osmond two hits each; with George Triantofilou, Dan Hermer, J. Allen, Norm Caruana and Darcy Ritchey adding singles. Several runners thrilled the fans with numerous stolen bases. The Merchants would like to thank the increasing number of spectators for their support and are pleased about the many comments about good exciting fastball. The Bowmanville Merchants are playing in the Oshawa City and District Softball League; and have 1 a record of: W-6 T-l L-7 This being approximately half way through the schedule, we would again like to thank our sponsors for their support : Durham Building Supplies, Kramp Furniture, Hooper's Jewellery and Trophy Centre, Tim's Rentall, Hunt's Photography, Photography, Flying Dutchman, Chim Chim Cheree Chimney Sweeps, Len Jay, Clinic Pharmacy, Port Darlington Marina, Wallace Auto Supplies, Casey's Restaurant and Plibico. Next home games at Memorial Park 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 18 - Oshawa Optical vs. Merchants. MOTHER, MAY 1 GO OUT TO SWIM? 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