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The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, August 5, 1998 Page 3 Teaming Up to Break Down Social Barriers by Lorraine Manfredo Staff Writer iV. LET'S PLAY BALL -- Scott Lamont beats the ball to base during last Thursday's Baseball Barbecue Fun Day held at Soper Creek. The day of fun, games and good food was the highlight of a summer partnership between the members of the Clarington Project and the Champions of Change Leadership Camp. • Bending the rules in baseball is okay if it gives everyone everyone a chance to play. And for the gang having a ball at the Soper Creek baseball diamond last Thursday, the name of the game was definitely maximum participation. The game was a high point in the 2nd Annual Softball Barbecue Fun Day held July 30th. It was a day of activities for members of the Clarington Project, their family and friends, and the Champions of Change Leadership Camp associated with the Big Brothers. The two groups have been meeting regularly at the old fireball on Church Street in Bowmanvillc since June. "This is what we have been working toward," said Carrie Cameron ,of Champions of Change on game day. "This was our ultimate goal. "We met for four weeks in total. We had a new group every two weeks but we invited invited both sessions back for today's game," she said. Traditional baseball has been adapted to make it accessible for all players, explains Christian Forestcll of the Champions for Change. Because of physical handicaps, handicaps, some players can't swing a bat or run bases or catch a flyball. So, to make sure everyone gets involved, a number of players arc allowed to kick the ball, others who can't run well can have someone else runs for them. Other rules are relaxed too. For instance, every player player is guaranteed a safe stop on first. You can only be tagged out on second or third. Instead of a regular baseball, this group uses a small soccer ball. And sometimes the whole team plays outfield. In the first inning the teams had 15 or 16 in the field, notes Christian. The idea is to get everyone playing, nobody sits on the sidelines. "It's nice to have these young people (from Champions of Change) working with people with special special needs," says Warren Lamondin of the Clarington Project. "They might have been a little intimidated at first but the partnership breaks down barriers forever," adds Carrie. Jeff Ploeger was one of the Clarington Project players players who thoroughly enjoyed the day. "I like it," he said, and adds that he also likes football, swimming, and hockey. y West Beach Reunion Draws a Big Crowd by Jennifer Stone '■Staff Writer For many years, it was "the place to be" in the ! summer. And last weekend, Bowmanville's West Beach returned to some of its former glory with a reunion for people who The Statesman's Carrier of the Week Justin Bateman Justin Bateman has route #19. Justin enjoys baseball baseball and computer games. As our Carrier of the Week, he will receive a McDonald's Extra Value Meal. Congratulations Justin and keep up the good work. Hwy. 2 (King St. West) Bowmanvillc had vacationed there over the many years since cottages cottages started being built along that part of Lake Ontario. Organizers of the event say about 165 people attended a reunion dance Saturday night, travelling from as far away as British Columbia, Alberta and the U.S. for the weekend of reminiscing. Toronto resident Burt Hutchins was one of four generations of his family at the reunion. The Beach used to be "something like it is today," he said Sunday, noting the crowd gathered for games and races. "It used to be mostly mothers with the kids while Dad was working in the city during the week. This place looks like it did many years ago," he remembered. Organizing committee member Anne Parker said, as a child, the beach offered her "something a lot of kids today don't have." "The kids have drifted away. It sort of stopped with us," she said. Parker's cottage was built about 80 years ago by her greatgrandfather. greatgrandfather. She said she was glad to have the opportunity to catch up with people she hadn't seen in years. "There was a lot of finding out where everybody's everybody's living, what everybody's everybody's doing, how people have changed," she said. In spite of the good turn-out, Parker said she can't imagine this becoming becoming a yearly event. She, along with many other committee members, spent a great deal of time organizing organizing the reunion. Tracking people down was no easy task, added organizing organizing committee member Gail MacDonald. "We went to the library, used the phone books. We found some people just by accident. We started by making lists of anyone we could think of who had been here," said MacDonald. The weekend, which also included an afternoon social, a golf tournament, and a horseshoe tournament, tournament, wrapped up with a corn roast and sing-along at the Beach on Saturday night. And from all indications, indications, the reunion was a complete success. "They're resurrecting the old ... for a day or two anyway," said Hutchins. A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE - The West Beach Reunion last weekend attracted people from as far afield as British Columbia and Atlanta, Ga. Perusing old photos photos arc Shirley Fowler, Zctta Rider and Anne Parker. CORRECTION NOTICE We wish to draw your attention to the following in our current "Long Weekend Sale" flyer. Page 6 - 0.6 cu ft. Microwave Oven, 43-1760-2. Copy reads: 5 power levels. Should read: 2 power levels. The illustration is also incorrect. Page 8 - Plunge Router, 54-6920-6. Copy reads: 1/2" Collet. Should read: 1/4" Collet. Page 9 - Item #10,1/2" Air Impact Wrench, 58-7901-8. Illustration is incorrect. Flyer should show impact wrench. Page 15 - Item #4,116L Storage Container, 42-4236-6. Copy reads: 116 Litres. Should read: 105 Litres. Page 18-10" Car Polisher/Waxer, 39-9003-0. Copy reads: 2 amp. Should read: .75 amp. We wish to draw your attention to the following in our current "More Ways to Save" flyer. Page 2 of Insert - Trimmer Lines, 60-2106X. Copy reads: 160' x .095". Should read: 130'x .095". Page 4 - Item #6, Wireless Door Chime, 52-3946-8. Copy reads: 1000' Range. Should read: 100' Range. Page 10 - Items #9 & 10, CD Players, 44-1808-0/44-1576-0. Should state: CD's not included. We sincerely regret any inconvenience we may have caused you. © j.R cnote d330/331 • All Zones IN •THE -PARK Join us for this week's concert featuring Mark Sullivan "Friends" Thursday, August 6th 7:00 p.m. (Rain or Shine) . sponsored by Blue Circle Cement (Bowmanville) (August 13th - Cobourg Concert Band) 1998 Free Concert Series Rotary Park (Queen Street - Bowmanville) Photo Contest Will Boost Tourism Entries for Clarington's 25th Anniversary Photo Contest -- "A Day in the Life of Clarington" -- have only just started to trickle in, but the number should grow by the August 10 the deadline. Judging by the large number of contest registration registration forms scooped up last month, the town's Tourism and Marketing Department is anticipating a good selection of photographs to be dropped off forjudging. Photos must have been taken between July 15th and July 31st within the boundaries of Clarington. A panel of 5 or 6 judges has been chosen to identify winning images in color, and in black and white categories, categories, as well as in the amatciir and professional categories. They'll be looking for shots that demonstrate creativity creativity and originality. First prize is a Kodak digital camera donated by Lange's Foto Source. Copies of the coffee table book "A Day in the Life of Canada" will go to the top 25 photographers, donated by Equion Securities. All photos become the property of the Municipality of Clarington to promote tourism in publications publications and via the town's web site. summer sale cy/ii g STARTS AUGUST 5 SALE ITEMS AVAILABLE WHILE QUANTITIES LAST. 25-50%* OFF SELECTED SUMMER FASHIONS FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY! * OFF ORIGINAL TICKETED PRICE. SA AN Ai wemmted by peopk you,. Bowmanville Mall 243 King Street East, Bowmanville . ■ • • ■ ÜDESflER IN DURHAM SHUTTLE SERVICE • SERVICE • PARTS • NEW MODERN 12 BAY SERVICE DEPT. 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