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6 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, February 14,1990 Section Two Spitfires Demonstrate Amazing Basketball Talents The Toronto Spitfires Basketball Team was at Bowmanville Bowmanville High School on Wednesday, February 7, to by Brad Kelly Standing on a basketball court , and trying to shoot a ball into the hoop can be a difficult task to accomplish. Sitting in a wheelchair trying to accomplish the same feat would seem im- together since 1976, playing '200 charity, house league, and international games a year. The team just recently returned home from an international international tournament in Sweden where they cap- a team of students and teachers. The game was eld during Spirit Week at the high school. "We aren't government funded or assisted, and it costs a team a lot of money to go overseas," said Druce. "Besides, we have the world's largest wheelchair basketball tournament in tured the bronze medal, defeating defeating teams from West Germany, Finland, and Belgium. Belgium. Trips overseas, such as the one to Sweden, are kept to a minimum. the world in Toronto every year on Easter weekend." The tournament, which began in 1980, is a two-day event with 45 teams and 650 competitors involved. In all, 121 games are played at the Etobicoke Olympium and Humber College. The rules for wheelchair basketball have slight modifications modifications from those used in the NBA. Players are permitted permitted to use two consecutive consecutive pushes on their chairs before having to dribble the ball. There is also a PAF (physical advantage foul) that restricts the able bodied bodied players from raising out of their chairs to shoot or rebound.' rebound.' The wheelchairs have a wider wheelbase than the standard chairs, which helps to make them more stable. The average chair weighs 25 pounds. Druce, who also plays wheelchair rugby, tennis, . and racquetball, joined the Spitfires in 1985 so he could become physically active, and to also raise his spirits. "I enjoy playing in the charity games the most. They're fun and I think they give a better understanding for the students." Anyone -- disabled or otherwise --- who would like to get involved with the Spitfires, can contact Druce at 683-2199. < Central Students Donate Poems to Public Library Students in the primary division at Central Public braiy recently. Presenting the collection to Maria School in Bowmanville have published an anthology >of Politano, library representative, are students from poems for the Panina Contest dealing with the envi- grades one through three. They are, from the left: Va- ronment and endangered species. The students donat- nessa Keen, Nyle Stacey, Amber Ashton, Judd Woods, ed a copy of the collection to the Newcastle Public Li- Brad Boyce and Michael Freethy. players are possible. Impossible, at least, to those of us who haven't seen the Toronto Spitfires play. As a special attraction to Spirit Week at Bowmanville High School, teachers and students played in a charity game against the Spitfires on Wednesday, February 7. Against the Spitfires, home court advantage means very little. 'We have an integrated team with both able-bodied and disabled bodied people on the team," explained coach Druce Ayres between games. "Just watch these players and see if you can tell me who is, and who isn't disabled." - Peering out onto the court and watching the Spitfires Spitfires preparing for their nèxt game, I couldn't tell the difference. difference. My instincts told me ithat because all of the players were in wheelchairs, they were all disabled. Sometimes my instincts aren't very good. Mid-way through the game, one of the Spitfires went crashing to the floor. Undaunted, the player calm- ly,,sot hir, chair back up, and sped off down the court. Feeling a sense of accomplishment accomplishment for picking out the able bodied player, my pat on the back was short lived after finding out' that four of the nine pla able bodied. It really is that difficult to tell. "One of the biggest things we want the kids to do when we play the.se games is for them to look at our physical ability, not bur chairs," explained explained Druce. The Spitfires have been Vincent Massey Mrs. Bryant, one of the grade one teachers at our school, had a car accident in December. She had a neck and shoulder injury. Mrs. Fetch has been the supply teacher for that class since then. She is doing a super job! We all hope that Mrs. Bryant will be feeling strong enough to come back to school soon. We all miss her and wish her a speedy recovery. recovery. by Melissa Bowen Laura Holmes love math. She is one of the students in Mrs. Michaelis' class and she really likes being part of that class. Right now she is enjoying the unit on weather. weather. In ner spare time she loves to read. She says "reading is her life". She also likes music and her friend Brandi, by Mike Jackson and Leslie Novak Mrs. Read's class had a mini-science fair to show other students some of their experiments. Each group of students was investigating which things would bob up and down in a mixture of baking soda and vinegar. Here is what they found out. Jackie and Kylie tried marshmallows but they didn't bob. Christina and Nick tried plnsticene, but they didn't bob. Stephen M. and Stephen F. tried sugar cubes but they melted. Matthew Matthew tried rice and it bobbed a lot. Davina and Shannon tried styrofoam but they just floated. Nicole and Matthew put beans in their mixture and they bobbed. Jill and Darryl had their own jars with macaroni. Jill's bobbed but Darryl's didn't. Justin and Katie had success with their seeds, Larissa and Hylic Hylic tried diy dog food but it didn't work. 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Saturday, Saturday, February 17, at the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Conservation Authority's Enniskillen Conservation Area. The public is invited to come out and enjoy a number of winter activities which include snow sculpting, skating, a puck shoot contest, and horse drawn sleigh and wagon rides. There's a charge for the sleigh rides, but admission to the Conservation Area is free. Gather Gather up your toboggan, skates and toque and join CLOCA CLOCA for a great day. LET'S DANCE - On Saturday, February 24, the Visual Visual Arts Centre presents a gala evenings entertainment entertainment entitled "Let's Dance". You're invited to dance to the big band sound of "Ed's Little Big Band" and to also dance to the mellow 1940's tunes of a vocal trio called "Three Piece Suite". The evening gala takes place at the Newcastle Village Community Hall commencing commencing at 8:30 p.m. This event is a fund-raising project project for the Visual Arts Centre. To order tickets or receive receive further information, call 623-5831. MUSEUM'S SLATE OF OFFICERS - Helen MacDonald MacDonald has been elected chairman of the Clarke Township Museum and Archives. Members of the executive executive are: Donna Robins, Vice Chairman; Kathryn Dennis, Treasurer; Nancy Scott, Executive Secretary; and Derek Barnett, Honourary Past Chairman. Elections Elections were held on Januaiy 8. All positions are for a one-year term ending December 31. BIG SISTERS HOLD ART RAFFLE - Big Sisters invite you to the annual art raffle which will take place at the Robert McLaughlin Gallery on Wednesday, Wednesday, February 21, from seven p.m. to nine p.m. Refreshments Refreshments will be served and there will be a special surprise draw for Little Sisters in attendance. Tickets are available by contacting Big Sisters of Newcastle Oshawa Whitby (436-0951). There's a public relations display at the Oshawa Centre on Saturday, February 17, between 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Face painting by Big Sisters, Little Sisters and volunteers will be part of the display. BARBERSHOPPERS RAISE FUNDS - By all reports, reports, the Sunday, February 4 church service held by the Horseless Carriagemen Chorus was a big success. The group estimates that it raised $715 when the 50 member chorus took charge of a special Sunday evening evening service at Trinity United Church in Bowmanville. Bowmanville. Proceeds raised from the evening will go to the group's "Harmonize for Speech" program which assists assists persons with speaking disabilities. The local agency to benefit will be the Campbell School, in Oshawa. 11/ PUPPY POWER - There will be a seminar for puppy owners and adult dog owners on Saturday, February 24, at the Bowmanville Library. Topics to be covered include praise, discipline, nutrition, house training, obedience training, games, and much more. It's designed designed for all dog owners who want to learn the correct correct methods of training and caring for their pet. For pre-registration and information, call 263-2339. SINGERS WANTED - The Horseless Carriagemen Chorus, Oshawa's barbershop harmony chapter, is recruiting recruiting new members. Anyone interesting in joining this group is invited to attend the first of a series of Guest Nights to be held at the Glen Stewart Park Clubhouse, Cartier St., at Cabot St., Monday, February February 19th. The Guest Night commences at eight p.m. Any male over age 16 is invited to attend this evening of information and entertainment. For further details, call Len Clement at 436-2172. WILDLIFE WEEK - Town Council has proclaimed s pr the week of April 8 to 14 as National Wildlife Week. The proclamation was approved at council session held last month after council received correspondence from the Canadian Wildlife Federation. SPEAKS TO ALZHEIMER SOCIETY - Councillor Diane Ilarnre, chairperson for the Health and Social Services Committee of the Durham Region, will be the special guest speaker at the annual general meeting of the Alzheimer Society of Durham Region. The meeting meeting takes place today (Wednesday, February 14) at claide House in Osnawa. KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION •• Junior and senior kindergarten registrations are taking pince at Bowmanville and Courticc area elementary schools throughout the remainder of the month. Parents nrc requested to telephone the school for an appointment time prior to the date of registration, Contact your local local school for further details or check the recent advertisements advertisements which provide a more complete list of dales for registration along with information required from parents in order to register the student. READING CIRCLE Newcastle Mayor Mario Hub- hard will ho a special guest at a children's Reading Circle which will ho held this evening (Valentino's Day) from seven p.m. to eight p.m. at Trinity United Church. If you want your children to learn to love rending, you won't want to miss this first Reading Circle Circle event. It's being offered in co-opornlion with Road Canada. For further information, phono Mary Ann Allin Allin at G23-3G19. BOWLING FOR MILLIONS - This Saturday, February February 17, tho Big Brothers of Newcasllo will ho holding holding their Celebrity Bowl event, It takes place at 3:30 p.m. in Liberty Bowl. Information and sponsor shoots are available by phoning 623-6046. SPECIAL EVENTS AT PIONEER VILLAGE - Lang Pioneer Village is celebrating Ontario Heritage Week on Sunday, February 18. A number of special events will take place at the village located 10 miles southeast of Peterborough. 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Over 300 Agencies in North America Reg.2758550y EARN YOUR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - This may be your opportunity to complete a high school diploma diploma or update your skills. The Bowmanville High School will be offering its popular business education program for adults again this fall. Subjects include keyboarding, accounting, marketing, law, personal computing, and many others. Classes run from September September to June and tuition is free. If you need further details, check the advertisement in this week's Statesman Statesman or call Bowmanville High School's student services services department at 623-4416. GREENHOUSE EFFECT - Everyone is invited to attend the next Clarke High School parent group meeting where the topic for the evening is "The Greenhouse Effect." The special guest will be Brian Elston. He will introduce the topic, show a film, and be available for discussion afterwards. Admission is free. 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TODDLER TIME AT LIBRARY - Registration for the spring session of Toddler Time takes place at the Bowmanville branch of the Newcastle Public Library on Tuesday, February 20, at 10 a.m. Space is limited, so register early and join the group for a half hour of songs, fingerplays ana stories for children age 24 to 35 months. The program begins on Fridays, March 2 to April 6, between 9:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. The library can provide you with further information. Just call 623- 7322. Olde Tyme Fish & Chips 136 King St. E. Bowmanville 623-1781 Mon. - Thurs. 11 a.m.--7 p.m. Friday-11 a.m.--9 p.m. Saturday -11 a.m.--7 p.m. We take pride in serving quality Fish and Chips. Peter E, Heslin, LL.B. BARRISTER & SOLICITOR Family Law Real Estate 120 Waverley Rd„ Suite 214 Bowmanville Telephone 623-5554 BUSINESS AFTER HOURS - The Oshawa Chamber Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Newcastle Board of Trade are hosting a Business After Hours night on Tuesday, February 27. This will consist of a one-night exhibition of wares by approximately 30 exhibitors. They include travel agents, service companies, investment investment firms, and many others. The program, which has a theme of "The 50's" will toko place at the Oshawa Holiday Inn between the hours of five p.m. and eight p.m. This is an opportunity to exhibit or to meet your fellow business persons in the Oshawa and Newcastle area. For further information, contact the Oslmwn Chamber of Commerce at 728-1683, LEARNING DISABILITIES ASSOCIATION - The Learning Disabilities Association will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, February 22, at 7:30 p.m. It will take place at the Whitby Public Library and tho guest speaker will be Evn Nichols, Executive Director of tho provincial association. Tho Learning Disabilities Association of Oshawa is a support group for parents and adults. Everyone is welcome to attend the mooting. For further details, call 623-4934. 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