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And the best of the bunch was Scott Cooling, who finished 27th with a time of two minutes, 59.04 seconds, last Sunday. Seven local runners were part of a field of 604 that took part in the Ford Buffalo Marathon. Sponsored by the the Ford Dealers of Western New York and Northern Pennsylvania, the race was won by David O‘Keefe of Orchard Park, N.Y. in 2:29:36. The camp is open to boys and girls of all levels aged 11â€"17. Sessions run from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost is $65 per player. Other locals runners to finish were Dave Bandy, Ralph Ovsec, Virginia Bandy, Robert McCluskey, Stephen Hall, Robert Schofield and Linda O‘Mara. HooPs CAMP There are about 20 spots left for the Oakville Summer Basketball Camp at Blakelock High School, Aug. 30â€"Sept. 3. ON THE RUN For more information, call 336â€"6669. Burlington Minor Football Association registration. 336â€" 8124 or 681â€"3066...Minor Oaks Hockey Association annual meeting. May 27 at Town Hall...Appleby College Summer Sports School. 845â€" 0072 or 845â€"4681...Burloak Canoe Club registration. 847â€" 1649 or 847â€"3237... MONDAY: Oakville White Sox (Central Ontario Senior Baseball Association) home opener. 7:30 p.m. Oakville Park. «â€" THURSDAY: Loyola at Oakville Trafalgar (high school soccer); Aquinas vs. Blakelock (high school baseball). ATURDAY: _ Oakville Antoinettes spring gymnastics meet. 461 N. Service Rd. TUESDAY; Halton high school track and field champiâ€" onships. Nelson Stadium (Burlington). Continues Friday. TICKETS High school sports could be jeopardized if the provincial govâ€" ernment makes good on its recent proposals for cutbacks in teachers‘ salaries. By TOM MICHIBATA Oakville Beaver staff The NDP government has proâ€" C posed a six per cent wage cut and threeâ€"year freeze on salaries as part of its "Social Contract" negotiations with the province‘s civil employees. And while Halton Secondary Schools Athletic Association convenor Peter Moore says he hasn‘t heard any talk of teachers withdrawing their coaching services at this point, he can foresee such actions taking place. Association convenor Peter Moore says he hasn‘t heard any talk of teachers withdrawing their coaching services at this point, he can foresee such actions taking place. "I could see it happening and it would be awful," Moore said. "Depending on the time frame it could result in abbreviated schedules. Greg Sora, who heads the physâ€"ed department at Oakville Trafalgar, says the issue isn‘t about them being bitter over volunteering their time in a period of economic restraint, but the lack of resources to fund a good education and provide good sports programs at the same time. "Number one is we are teachers," said Sora, a [X THE BIG MAC®ATTACK 1S BACK *From May 5thâ€"20th, when you purchase a Big Mac® at McDonald‘s Restaurants after 4:00 pm, you get a second Big Mac® for only 25¢! NDP plan could see teachers give up coaching high school teams Lacrosse Chiefs pay a Tickets are $4, $1 of which goes toward Oakville Trafalgar Hospital. Last year, the Chiefs drew a big crowd for a game at Glen Abbey Recreation Centre. That, and a desire The Ontario Lacrosse Association Jr.A team has announced it will play its second league game of the season at Oakville Arena, next Sunday. + In addition, the Chiefs‘ Jr. B outfit will zip across Bronte Creek for another game at Oakville Arena, June 6. Oakville‘s growing fondness of lacrosse will mean a couple of visits from the Burlington Chiefs. The Jr. A Chiefs meet Toronto Beaches at 7 p.m. while the Jr. Bs, who play their home opener today (Sunday) at Central Arena, meet Gloucester in a 2 There are about 25,000 teachers in the province who volunteer their time to coach, according to Ontario Federation of School Athletic Association statistics. Two years ago, the Jr. As made the playoffs for the first time in 10 yearsâ€"â€"but last year slumped to a 2â€"18 record and didn‘t see postâ€"season play. Under coaches Dave Succamore and Mike Sammat, both of whom play for Detroit Turbos of the professional Major Indoor Lacrosse League, they lost 11â€"10 to Mississauga in an exhibition game last week. Chiefs play an exhibition game against the Turbos today (2 p.m.) at Central. by the team to increase a bond with the new Oakville Minor Lacrosse Association, prompted this year‘s return. Only problem is that the Chiefsâ€"â€"â€"formerly Bay Area Bengalsâ€"â€"are not exactly league powers. The Jr. Bs made the playoffs last season with an 8â€" 10â€"1 mark but lost in the first round to Scarborouch. "In the terny studentâ€"athlete, the student part is so important. The athlete part may have to suffer. If there is no money for things like referees, transâ€" portation and scheduling facilities, then maybe some of the programs may be cutback...There‘s only so much in the pie." Sora says OT‘s sports programs have tradiâ€" tionally received strong support from parents. He‘s hoping they make noises if the axe falls. "If and when there is not enough money to support programs, I hope these parents let their trustees know where they stand on the issue." See SCHOOL, Page 22 high school coach for 13 years in the Halton public system. "We have to make sure students leave here with the best possible educaâ€" tion and if they get the benefit of sports programs then it‘s a double plus. SUNDAY, MAY 9, 1993 PAGE 20