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Georgetown Acton dry Dec Uranick G id man train train train for future fame George and are two dedicated athletes befog trained by Ugh school coach Brace Gtdmu are to samites a week For most people running a couple of miles a day li enough to get into shape but for two Acton High School students mOes a week nay be barely enough George Gidman both It are working towards competing in Inter nationa track and Odd as they burn up miles of local roads a week a grade 13 student and a grade 11 student are currently Involved In a rigorous training program run by high school coach Bruce Andrews The runners began training with Andrews a yearendebalf ago and optimistically they said they should be ready for internal competition In about ten years said she gives up so much of her spare time to train because she loves run I like to run internationally and 111 continue training for it for as long as it takes Gidman said be started running to lose weight really like to win With training program on It possible I could be In competition with the best runners in tbe world fa a few yean and maybe I could win gainst them too concluded Gidman According to coach Andrews the two ran are the most dedicated athletes be baa come across in a long time think that as well as the possibility that tbey and Gidman could compete could also raceive scholarships for their athletic prowess remarked Andrews The two athletes are on a yearly training cycle divided into II months first step a prepratory period from September to January and start their week with a five mile run first thing in tbe morning In the afternoon they weight train and box Jump to strenghten their muscles and Joints On day two the runners work on building up their legs and upper bodies with more weight lifting and them run an additions miles in the afternoon Although It may not sound like it said Andrews they have an easy day than a hard day Each week the routine varies as the run work themselves op to running 14 a day and workouts times a week Every seventh day the two athletes relax their schedule Just a bit to give tbelr bodtea a rest Tbe system under which and Gidman are training is used by many Euro pean athletes remarked Andrews It takes a long time to condition an athlete for international competition continued coach and its not only physical readiness that wins a gold modal You have to be pre pared psychologically as wet That is why another very Important part of the training involves tbe mind aa well as body concluded Andrews As part of the training and Gid man learn how to relax when theyre under stress I use mental Imagery end positive thinking continued Andrews When an athlete is relaxed be is able to learn much faster and when he can see in his mind what he is about to do his performance can im prove dramatically The years training will peak twice in a year said Andrews Weve timed It so both and Gidman wU beta then- best shape far tbe Canadian Indoor Games In February end In March for the outdoor Tbe final phase of tbe years training la a transition period For one month tbe wul stop tbelr training program and play golf or canoe or swim Its more of a mental break than anything said Andrews They still remain active but in different activities Tbe coach and athletes ail hope to con tinue training together for next few years said Andrews Both and Gid man hope to attend York University In Tor onto when tbey complete tbelr high school studies and Gidman said tbey nope to achieve their degre as well as con tinue tbelr athletic endeavors Perhaps the local runners will one day be representing tbelr country In the Olympics IPO BAZ MOTORS LTD AUTO BODY SHOP IMOUtim Sabres take third win of season 75 After chalking up 56 minutes in penalties and a game misconduct the Acton Sabres managed to hang onto the lead for a victory against the ThornhfU In tbelr third win of the season a scrappy Sabres squad hung onto a first period two goal lead again the Friday While on a powerplay Randy Cbverdale opened the scoring race at 55 In the first period with assists from Paul and Ken Franklin goal was quickly followed by another Sabres marker at 1139 as Ken Kavanagh assisted by Mike Yalowlca and Vlnce the defense While managing o stay out of the sin bin for a few minutes the Sabres found them selves in another situation and increased their lead to three goals with Kavanagh s second goal of the night Unassisted slipped behind the Thunderblrds defense and blasted the puck past the opposing netmlnder The Sabres were still on a roll at IB as Kavanagh managed his third goal short handed With a healthy four goal lead Acton seemed to slack off a bit and the Thunder birds came roaring Into the game At and 19 36 Thomhlll assaulted the Sabres net with several blistering shots managing to beat the Sabres goalie Rick Landry twice At the end of the first period It was the Sabres four and the two Coming into the second period Acton came back to life increasing their lead as Ken assisted by dint Watts and Paul pounded the net until the gave up another goal The Thunderblrds by this time were in a fit of temper and questionable officiating sent several Sabres and a Thunderbird to the penalty box With as many as three penalties at any one time tbe Sabres did an Incredible Job of penalty killing for the rest of the second period The Sabres were even rewarded for their excellent defensive abilities when Intercepted a Thomhlll pass and dumping the puck up the ice to Acton Squad was again ahead by three markers Although enjoying a healthy lead the Sabres found they take a break be cause at 3 In the third period the Thun derblrds rallied for the first of three third period markers At 11 the struck while on a power play and moments later they found themselves only one goal away from the Sabres During the final moments of the game the Acton club managed to muster enough energy to clinch the game with a goal by Denis Kirton Assisted by Brian Canary and John Turner Kirton let fly with a dev astating slap shot from the point The puck was in the Thunderbirds net before their goalie could figure out what was going on The Sabres coach Gary Hudson remarked after the game The boys were a little sloppy out there tonight I think we could ve kept a lot bigger lead throughout the game The officiating was a little questionable at times as well continued Hudson We ended up doing a lot of time in the penalty box for things that Thornhill started On Tuesday night tbe Sabres travelled to Streetsville to play the topseated Derbys and according to coach Hudson if the Sabres were playing anyone else in the league they would have won The team played extremely well day night emphasized Hudson They played together and it was one of the best games they ve ever played The Derbys managed to the Sabres 23 in their win and the game remained scoreless until the second period Streetsville opened the scoring at in the second period but their one goal lead was shortlived as Ken assisted by and Franklin pounded the puck past the Derbys The Sabres will travel to Decern a and on December the local club will be hosted next borne game will be December 16 as the Sabres take on the Georgetown Gemini The Acton High Junior Girls Basketball team played MUton last week for the region sad tbe final retail saw Acton a victory From right to left the Jesrier Girls are back row coach Anne Susan Craig Front row are LobGraedy Boo Jedy Thomson and Diane Hancock Ron Waples honored Horseman of the year Rockwood resident Ron Waples baa been named the Ontario Jockey Clubs Horseman of Year for the fifth time in racing who harness racer Ralph Hanover named after a member panel of Judges awarded Um stxandonehaU points the co to Waples nearest com patte Pon Brawn end Sew wen awarded four points each Wastes baa won races this year over price money Brews has chalked up wins and over said who won award In and It sail right It might give me a good dream some night not really shocked though Nothing shocks me any more In this batmen although I Brown might win the title He been abend of a tally bone Ralph Hanover was also decorated at tbe Judging as be was named tbe second moat Impressive horse circuit Ralph Hanover was awarded aft awarded tap honors with 11 posts Waples and three yearold pacer have been racing at Greenwood and Mohawk The Sabres goalie Landry looks to see where the puck went after he stopped a bliiterlog shot with his stick Acton hong onto a two goal lead for the second win of the season edges Sabres 75 The Acton Sabres kept close tabs on the Monarchs Saturday night but a last minute rush by their opposition left them suffering a 3 defeat The Sabres opened the scoring early In the first period with a goal by Brian Demone at the mark Assisted by Denis Kirton and Ken Franklin blast the puck past the goalie The Monarchs however were not to be left behind and at the game was tied At 11 the Acton squad attacked again and their diligent efforts rewarded them with an unassisted goal by Vlnce Then midwaythraughueopenlng period Mimico took advantage of a Sabres Redmen Juniors take top honors Before a capacity crowd In the Acton High gym the Junior Girls Basketball team defeated Milton 31 21 to clinch the Halton championship November Both teams were evenly matched In the competition as neither could gain more than a two point advantage for most of the game Acton opened the scoring early in the match and Milton was dose behind dunking two quick baskets For the remaining quarter fans from both Acton and saw that do sooner than one team took the lead the other rebounded for a tie Most of the second and third quarter was a seesaw affair as both squads played a defenslvestyleofbal shutting down all but a few offensive plays For the most part the managed to hang on to a one or two point lead but mid way through the final quarter MUton rallied for a six point lead Coming from behind Acton managed two rushes that rewarded them with four mare Dints Boo was fouled Inside the for two more points and the game was tied With only three minutes left on the clock another rush put the local team ahead and all the heart went out of tbe Milton squad The Redmen pounded through the Milton defense and managed another six points Milton couldnt gather any steam the final moments of the game and foul shot for Acton with one second left on the clock clinched tbe game for Acton High scorers the Halton finals were Boo Tufford with nine points and Janice Jlckling with eight to once again tie up the game Ken Franklin assisted by and Demone soon had the score back in the Sabres favor though as he out manoeuvered his opponents At the beginning of the second period the Sabres found the Monarchs were deter mined not to take a loss and a goal at the mark tied the game again As the second period reached mid point the Mimico squad rallied In front of the Acton goal and pushing the puck past Fred the Monarch found themselves in front Then Just moments later Demone grabbed bis second goal of the evening with assists from Ken Kavanagh and At the end of the second period the game remained tied but again the offense refused to take second best Coming into a new period the Monarchs were ahead again with a quick goal However a determined Sabres fought back and at 7 31 assisted by John Turner had a hattrick and a tie game For the remainder of the third period neither team could gain the advantage until the Mimico assistant captain got bold of the puck and blasted It Into the net twice Tbe game waa tied with less than two minutes left on the clock and Mimico din died the game a it