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Id Carrying a torch for Canada Torch bearer lost for words Herald Editor Jim Clarke fa hardpressed to find the proper words to describe how he felt on Dec 10 when he ran his kilometre in the Olympic Torch Relay as it made its way through Belleville In fact forget hard pressed He just plain can It a feeling you con t describe he says It a big ihnll to stand on the side or Iht road and see the torch coming toward you I just Felt a chill go down my spine Mr Clarke Uvea on Sherman Court and Is employed with Nor them Telecom In He found out last summer that he had been selected to participate in the Torch Belay which will sec the flame change hands some times before finally reaching Calgary the site of the 1968 Winter Olympic Games Though runs on regular this year that single kilometre carrying the Olympic torch was the ultimate To coin a phrase he sos its the thrill of a lifetime Each of the runners who carry the torch are allowed seven minutes to cover the distance but that of course isn t carved in Mr Clarke figures he finished his leg or relay In about four and a half minutes I intended to run slowly Bui when 1 got the torch I took right like I was running for a gold medal Fortunately though he slowed down enough so his 12 earold daughter could keep up for about 100 metres and run alongwilhherfalher Mr Clarke was impressed with the precision in which the Torch Jim uf proudly Die Olympic ltd a torch as It 111 Hay along a roadway Mr is organized Participants are shuttled in and out of carwan and don at sec lit torch until it their time to run The effect is a build Up of M txcilemint out in f as very Wailing in IIil van I very about the whole was chosen to carry the torch en Dec and described the ex ptrlenccair thrill of lifetime thing Unfortunately Mr Clarke s oldest daughter who also sent in to become a participant in the Olympic Torch Relay wasn selected But Mrs Clarke and the couple three children were all there to see him carry he torch and all of shared in a proud moment that will last a lifetime Others wait for their turn to carry the Olympic torch Tommy Demble Janie Held are eagerly anticipating the time when they 11 take their turn in the Olympic Torch Relay and do their part to help the flame along on the the torch on Wednesday morning Jan which is Day of the cross country relay The two will complete metro stretches shortly after a along Highway near Mono Mills as the torch continues Its trek Tommy of Is 11 Stars old jnd has keeping In for the task ahead of him running a week and hockey The youngster his pretty good grasp on whit this means It only a In lifetime ling he It 1 verv proud to be running with the torch Tommy expects to hue his on hand to him as he the torch J accountant lives on Park and is Quailing her moment with the torch It s getting closer Now It seems more real she says Jan lias been Iriinmg for her part in the relay by running a few miles three or four times a week on an outside track help build up her wind A close of hers Val of Hamilton drained right along with since she had been chosen to carry the torch In Brentford on Christmas Day But is the big day approaches Jamc has remained cautious in her routine m a little nervous she admits With snow and Ice you have to be careful I don want to twist an ankle or anything Janie has also been lifting weights to strengthen her shoulders so she won I have any problem hoisting the torch which weighs about four lbs has scouted out the general area where she II be carrying the torch and was relieved to find it will be relatively flat I ike Tommy she have a large contingent of family members on hand to share in the momentous She also hopes to have her 10year old nephew Bobby Held on hand to share the spirit Although he a blind hopes he will be able to feel he excitement and be a part of it Janie and Tommy have been in true ted to be at a briefing station in at p Wednesday There they be given their official jogging suits and to ques and they 11 also be briefed on what to expect in the relay From Orongcville they 11 be shuttled out to the Olympic Torch Relay caravan where they be transferred to a mobile home There they II wait for their nami to be called as the next bearer of the torch Georgetown prepares to host annual midget hockey tourney The Annual Georgetown Midget Hockey Tournament gets underway Tuesday as 16 teams will vie for the events championship tie The tournament has come to be known as one of the best In pro vince as a Midget hockey showcase throughout its more than years and this year version is expected lobe Just as Impressive Wayne chairman of the tournament promises there will be plenty or exciting hockey action The Waterloo Chevy Midgets who are the tournament defending champions will be back to try and retain their crown Last year Waterloo doubled Stratford in he tournament finale Another team that would have to be a legitimate for top honors is Whitby They are likely to be bolstered by Bantam graduates who claimed he championship title in Ihe Georgetown Bantam Hockey Tournament last spring Chatham would also have to be considered a heading Into Ihe tournament according to Pries since they play at the AA level despite the size of their community Other teams taking part include Hamilton Niagara Falls Burlington Brampton Markham Stratford Richmond Hill London Port Perry Owen Sound and the Metro Toronto Acros The Georgetown Sunny Acres Midgets as the host team will see their first action Tuesday night when they lake on Hamilton at at the Alcott Arena The Sunny Acres squad got off to a slow start this season but have to lake winning strides lately according to Pries The Georgetown club second game will be Thursday at p if the lose and at should expects there will be a number of scouts on hand to take in the action and try to uncover talent But since changes have been made in minor hockey scouts for larger clubs have been paying wore attention to Bantam level teams The tournament gets underway Tuesday with three games and con llnues Wednesday Thursday and Friday evenings and all day Satur dav Hie consolation final has been set for p on Sunday Jan 10 with the championship game to follow al m winners in the first round of play will advance to com pele for the championship title while losers will go on to play for the ion crown For Saturday s games the Georgetown Hockey Moms will be on hand to serve refreshments and food upstairs In the Alcott auditorium The premises will also be licensed for the day Tuesday Jan Q 30pm Georgetown vs Hamilton Niagara Falls Waterloo Thornhlll vs Burlington Jan Brampton va Markham 7pm Stratford vs Richmond Hill m Whitby 1ond lrldiy Jan Port Perry vs 9 Chatham vs Owen Sound Second Round Jan and Jan 8 30pm Jan Beginning a Third Round 1 Semi Finals Beginning 1 Finals Jan 10 Consolation Adults can learn to skate Have you ever to learn how to Ice skate or Improve your skating skills but never took time or found the right opportunity to give it a try Well here Is the chance The Town of Hills Recreation and Parks Department is offering an eight week Adult Learn to Skate program on Wednesday evenings from 7 to 7 m beginning Jan Our tor will work closely with you in a small group setting to help you learn and develop all the basic skills to the of ice skating You just can pass up this great opportunity to finally master hose basic skills of skating any longer Register today at the Recreation and Porks Office Winter fitness The Town of Hills Recreation and Parks Deportment is now taking registrations for all Winter Fitness Programs All pro grams start Ihe of Jon 11 to IB and run for weeks Full descriptions of nil the classes can be found in the Fall and Winter Brochure Register now to avoid disappointment For more in formation call GEORGETOWN SPA FITNESS CENTRE SPECIAL PRICE THINGS TO DO PLACES TO GO MAIN ST S 12 24 exp 36 1198 FREE Double Prints or Double Size with this coupon far fcwbk prints you only more CAN YOU BELIEVE THIS 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