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Page 18 HERALD Wednesday Jul 1989 A fond farewell to Halton Hills PaursCalt PauISvoboda Sports Editor Whoever said join the navj and see the world mav also have been thinking of journalism But then they might rear ranged that to read join the media see Ontario Yes Ink stained wretch is packing his duffel bag and But before I tackle newest assignment in there must be some kind of recognition given to the hordes of people made m stav here in Hills a most enjo able one Now while everyone whose path has crossed this sport swriters or whose game report has reached this desk certainly deserves mention space and time constraints do not allow me to name them all Thus the first and probably last Paul s Call Sports Desk Awards for the Season Athlete of the Year male Trent Cull A lyearold rookie on the B Raider bluellne and a first round Ontario Hockey League draft choice Trent also won a bronze medal in shot put at the provincial high school track and field finals While his com to hockey permitted him time to dabble in basketball and rugb it goes without saying Trent would been a team leader at GDHS in both sports not to mention football Athlete of the Year female Jen Scott The heart and soul of Acton High athletics Jen set the Powderpuff highlights Rumours run rampant By PAUL SARGENT Herald Special Talk of a juicedup baseball has surfaced in the powderpuff league as are on a draiiatic in crease A recent league has proved futile so one suspects that steroids may be in volved The league president Lorl is looking into these allega tions However a slate of games did last week and the standings are more confused than ever Red Sox 17 Blue Zone A real colorful affair with the Sox outlasting the Zone Karen Ap- pleyard and Sherry Love paced the Red attack with a triple apiece Debbie Olver Wendy Middletor and Bonnie Courchesne each add ed important doubles to put tlM Blue Zone out of sight Dawn Hilts proved her worth with some excellent fielding to back up a stellar pitching per formance from Dobbins and Jean Puckering Blue Zone fell behind early bul an incredible comeback made for close exciting game Kim Kirk banged out a homer and Kim smashed a triple in a losing cause Bird and Bonnie Hat cher also had their hitting shoes on forlheZoners It Not Easy Being Green What a game Jenny David sock a grand slam homer to pull the plug on a spirited effort by a GreeAie squad Goldie Cash slapped out two triples and Julie Carolyn Gingras and Jane Peterson all had a good night at the plate Berts gals had lots of work on this night as only eight girls showed Laura Richardson played a great game defensively and offen sively as did Chris Stoyles and Sharon Zmija Good effort by all Greeners Life a Peach Shad Ladies A minor upset as Peach toppled a strong black brigade Bonnie Schell poked out a double and Deb added a twobagger In recent weeks Paul Titus team has shown signs of life with greatly improved play Shady Ladies recent slump came to a head with this loss Shaynes girls came up with a clunker but Donna Davey and Carol Dean kept things respectable Barb McBean and Hofing both went three- for three to support a fine pitching performance from Metier Pink Cadillacs 15 Blue Lite 5 Pink Caddies piled up a big first inning lead and cruised to a big win over highflying Blue Lite Dawn led a wellbalanced hit ting attack with two doubles Sharon was the bright star defensively for the Cad dies Annette Van Dyke and Betty pitched a solid game to keep the Blue club off balance In an otherwise close game Blue Lite couldnt overcome a huge first inning hole Linda Armstrong and Mary Kelly were offensive stars for Colin s club going three- for three Angela Dadd clubbed out a big homer for the Liters who made It a good effort after a disastrous start Dirty Shirts 24 Travelling Blueberries Pat bat has come alive Pat slammed out a homer and had four to lead the hit parade iamb A Located at Carols 65 Main St S Phone for an appt or please drop by 8772981 Sift 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Carol launched massive homers but the hell raisers couldnt catch the Dodgers OFFICE MAGIC FOR ALL YOUR OFFICE a STATIONERY NEEDS 138C St Georgetown standard all year in the Ontario junior girls triple jump before clinching the gold medal at the OFSAA finals Also a star in hoops leading the Redmen squad in scoring last season Coach of the Year Clark If Clark wasn the best coach of he certainly was the busiest Junior football first place in their division senior girls basketball fourth straight crown and track and field 19 athletes to No Clark did not get this award just because he s from my hometown Executive of the Year Dave Kentner Raiders prez Outspoken candid often bom always quoteabte While he sometimes ruffles a few feathers or is accused of speaking out of turn Kentner always has the best interests of the hockey club at heart Also a never ending bank of local hockey history Team of the Year Georgetown United A collection of unknowns who rode a Cinderella six game unbeaten streak to the Ontario Cup senior mens soccer final This underdog group also cops Story of the Year honors Ironically they folded after their fairy tale season Most Courageous Athlete Mat thew Fleet The champion Acton swimmer was badly hurt In a vacation swimming accident and despite being confined to a wheelchair Matthew returned to mingle with his friends and classmates at the athletic banquet last spring Personality of the Year Adam Bennett Seemingly mature beyond his years down and personable Adam has lived a Canadian boy dream over the past two years A top OHL draft choice last year he went sixth to Chicago in the NHL lottery in June Living the dream Adam is destined for further achievements Columnists of the Year tie Len Landry and Alex Tough HYUNDAI OWNERS Fur 8731818 Len Tunes- as they re affectionately referred to here at the Herald are lighthearted often comical refreshing and well written Len has a real knack for story telling Alex meanwhile continues to churn out volumes of informative local national and international soccer news balancing it off with darts in the wintertime He one of those souls who helps make a s job easier Correspondent of the Year Norma Maynard A tough call here but Norma prompt cheer delivery of tennis and Legion bridge news always made a Mon day morning brighter Normas as quick a camera as she is with a racquet too Promoter of the Year Joanne Wilson Boxing empressario Don King has nothing on Joanne And certainly a lot cuter With phone and press release ever ready Joanne made sure the rec department word was always heard Disappointment of the Year Raider playoffs While coach Pete Sturgeon and GM Bob Hooper did an outstanding job with the Jr B Raiders last year it was too bad a great season end ed abruptly with a second straight four game sweep in the playoffs But as I said to Dave Kentner the other day I fully expect to see the Raiders again next spring when they travel to Orillia to- meet the Terriers in the Central Bleaguefinals 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