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IS THE WEEKEND OUTLOOK Friday March Minor Midget Hurricanes edge out Barrie to face for title Rookie honors Charlie received Georgetown Raiders rookie of Ihe year award from Firestone representative Ray Russiani and his nephew Travis as conch Gary stands Humber was recognized for his efforts at the junior teams awards night at Hall on Wednesday Herald photo Hurricane Minor Midgets edged out Barrie Colts in five games on Sunday in advancing to challenge for the Ontario title beginning tonight Friday at Thompson Street Arena in Milton and traded wins straight through the six point eries with Hurricanes taking important first game in on March Jamie Jan- jevich led the way with two goals and an assist followed by Tom Baier who opened the scoring and assisted on three other Halton markers Barrie responded with a win at home on March to tie the series but Halton replied with a overtime win the next evening at Mike was the hero in that match scoring the winner on a penalty shot as well as netting one other and assisting on another Last Friday in Milton again tied up the series defeating Halton The deciding game on Sunday in Barrie saw four over time period goals three of them by Hurricanes who won Derek has had the big gest night for scoring two goals including the winner in overtime Sonny Cardillo had Midget advances to finals Canada Brick Halton Hur ricanes Midget team advanced to the Central AAA finals with a overtime win against Oakville on Sunday night Leading the six point series four to two Canada Brick came up with a determined effort to defeat the home team The Hur ricanes played with only nine by Laurie Burns Exercise Physiologist Easing back pain Do you have recurring back pain Does this back pain stop you from working Seventyfive per cent of people with back pain are overweight this weight causes a weak and protruding abdomen and which puts pressure on the lumbar region the lower back Other causes of back pain include poor posture and psychological stress Under stress people tense their muscles which can cause the muscles to go into spasm Spasms in turn restrict blood circulation to the muscles involved which if already weak can become painful Only 10 of back pain is caused by actual structural defects It is generally agreed that exercise is the best way to prevent back pain and to strengthen a back that has already given you problems Exer cise helps to reduce weight strengthens supportive muscles and in creases circulation of blood to the spine There are a number of critical dos and for persons who have back pain Be conscious of standing tall pulling up out of your torso holding your abdomen in If you must stand for long periods of time place one foot on a stool or footrest approximately four to six inches off the floor This relieves swayback and the resultant pressure on the lower back Dont wear high heels all the time They shorten the Achilles ten don the tendon between the heel and the calf muscle and put pressure on the soft tissues in the lower back When lifting heavy objects keep your knees bent and your back straight Use your arm and leg muscles to do the work 5 Never lift heavy objects over your head which causes the back to arch 6 Avoid prolonged sitting Get up and stretch and walk around every hour 7 When sitting your knees should be higher than your hips when your feet are flat on the ground Short people when sitting should put a low stool under their feet if their knees drop below their hips or dangle in the air 8 Never use a chair that sticks into the small of your back The back of the chair should be firm giving flat support to the upper lumbar region Sleep in a firm bed If your mattress is soft put a three quarter inch plywood board under it A thinner board will not provide enough support If you have had a back injury have a chronic defect or are experien cing prolonged back pain you will need more specific instruction from a qualified professional and remember if an exercise causes pain in your back dont do it skaters two lines and three defenced due to injury suspen sion vaction and the minor players playing their own series Peter Downs earned the win in goal with help from defencemen Wade Burrows Damien Dulren and Rob All six forwards got on the score sheet and the total team effort allowed for the come from behind victory Oakville opened the scoring but before the end of the first period Canada Bricks most ef fective skater on this night Trevor Elinesky went In alone and score through the fivepole unassisted to tie the game In the second period again scored first while on the power play Patrick in a goal mouth scram ble pushed in a rebound of a Ken Kosziwka shot to tie it at two The third period opened with Oakville flying and they scored early to take the lead However Halton s again came to the rescue Shawn Bourgeois dug the puck out of the right cor ner and fed Rob at the point Laings low slap shot was tipped in by Kosziwka to again even the score Overtime was the last thing the tired Halton squad needed but Oakville made the mistake of tak ing another penalty with a little more than four minutes remain ing The power play dug deep and came up with the game winning goal with remaining Todd Mulley worked the puck free along the boards at centre ice and passd to Sean who looked up and fired a perfect pass to a streaking Elinesky wheeled in and fired a low wrist shot that found the cor ner of the net for his second goal on the right and the one that end ed Oakvilles season Downs preserved the win robb ing Oakville with big saves twice during the dying moments The win was sweet for the tired team after coming off a disappointing showing at the Richmond Hill International Classic Tournament where they failed to advance losing to Hamilton and Windsor before defeating Canada Brick now awaits the winner of the Hamilton- Burlington series for the Central AAA Midget Championship opened and closed the scoring with Mike Rusk getting two assists opens their series with tonight in Milton star ting at 830 pm Saturdays game is in Agincourt followed by game three In Milton at 700 pm If necessary game four will be played March 30 in and game five will be in Milton on March Limehouse Minor Sports 1990 SOFTBALL REGISTRATION GIRLS AND BOYS AGES T0 17 DATE LOCATION TIME Saturday March 23 1991 Limehouse Community Centre corner of 5th concession and Route 1000 am to 100 pm REGISTRATION FEES Rural League each additional child Registration Fees Include team sweater and photo GEORGETOWN SOCCER CLUB GENERAL REGISTRATION For Boys and Girls 618 PROOF OF REQUIRED Saturday March 200500 pm Wednesday March 27 600900 pm At Gordon Alcott Arena Volunteers Needed for Coaching Committee Work For Further Information Steven Lee Gail Houghton 8778027 8774215 Georgetown Baseball Association REGISTRATION HOUSE LEAGUES TBALL Ages 5 7 SQUIRT Ages 9 TYKE Ages PEE WEE Agesl213 BANTAM Ages MIDGET Ages House Ledgue TBALL players must be at leas 5 years of age by August 31 1991 All other house league ages are as of December 31 1991 REP TEAMS TBALL TYKE PEE WEE BANTAM REGISTER AT THE HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA Mar pm Wad Mar 700900 pm Sat April 10 am400 pm