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country During the past decade he wax manufacturers through thousands of hours of research and dedication have derived new waxes designed to save fractions of seconds As competition became keener and keener those fractions of 1 second became the difference between winning the gold or winning the The straight blue wax wasnt good enough anymore so a second blue wax was invented for snow temperatures between degrees and degrees It is called Blue Extra Then came another blue with a green mix called Blue Special for temperatures between degrees and degrees There is a Special Green designed to cover temperatures between degrees and 14 degrees fahrenheil extra blue with a violet mix in it for temperatures ranging from degrees and degrees Confused bewildered and perplexed I know how you feel because I went through it Actually though most tourers and citizen racers that through experimentation most or tho extra and special waxes are ideal for local conditions wherever that might be As far as I am personally concerned in many cases they work better than the straight blues greens If you are skiing in other areas within your own country where humidity levels etc may vary substantially it is wise to carry from oral manufacturers such as Rode Toko and Fall Line In foreign countries my policy would dp to do as the foreigners do My logic here if there is any logic to my thinking is that the manufacturers through on snow trials and tribulations have developed specific waxes for specific snow conditions They above anyone else should know what waxes to use for their own climate If there is one thing that I have learned about waxing over the years it Is that practical ex perienee Is the best teacher never forget my first cross country race when I was old that a particular wax was the on y one to use took the advice and lived to regret It Each step forward was followed by three steps backwards I was being passed with ease by pre teen skiers as if I was standing still I vowed from that 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sound First loss of year comes at bad time INGTON The Georgetown District High School junior girls volleyball team couldnt have picked a more inopportune time to come up flat The Rebels dropped their first loss of the year to Nelson High School in he best of championship contest The event was held Tuesday evening at General Brock tional School in Burlington The Rebels started out on positive note overcoming J first game defeat and led before Nelson came back to take the match However dominated the second contest 152 then took a 155 third game decision to claim the championship Georgetown had difficulty hand I ing the Nelson serves particularly those of Tracey Roberts Throughout the match the Rebels had difficulty mounting a con attack We just couldnt get it together said Georgetown coach Shirley White after the game If we played as well today as we did in the semi finals against we could have given them more of a game but that s the way it goes thought Nelson played well White also echoed the timing of the Rebels first bail game of the season couldnt have been worse Its too bad we had to have this kind of match now she said But I guess 101 is a pretty good season However White and her team can look positively to next season A sound nuclues will be returning in the hunt for the Halton title We will have eight girls return ing White said Thats going to be an excellent base for next ypar BURLINGTON After having had the Halton title taken away from them last year the Georgetown District High School senior girls volleyball team re captured the championship in an impressive way The Rebels featured a balanced attack early then had Joanne Bingham show her dominance in defeating in the final Georgetown won the championship in three straight games at General Brock Vocational School In Burl in the first contest Alison Irvine Burroughs and Bingham all contributed their ing prowess with Lisa Mason and Chris Harris setting well as Ihe Rebels won But the turning point in the series came in the se cond game Georgetown started off the second much the same way they did the first one with consistent team play The Rebels led and appeared well on their way to a romp But 1 rallied back and scored nine straight points to take the lead Georgetown came buck to take an advantage but the Devils scored four straight points to lead Lisa Mason served for Georgetown and put the Rebels up thanks In part to Bingham With the Devils leading 13 12 Bingham blocked O T Campbell twice at the net to anchor the comeback Then Bingham the winning point The Rebels then coasted to an 150 win in the third game as Bingham dominated play from start to finish with lowering spikes on good sets from Harris Surprls ingly Pom named the Most Valuable Player In the championship That selection raised Rebels coach Grant eyebrows a little If she made more of a lion than did then I missed It said The Rebels coach said he saw plenty to make him happy with the victory Clatworthy said his players were able to maintain their com despite a noisy crowd Our psychological im pressed me he said tried to the pressure got to them offer a reason why his club allowed the Devils a chance to get back into match in the second game We started to backpedal and in our timeout I asked the kids why they were doing the back pedalling because were Ihe team in the leid he said We were fortunate to pull If of f But I think the kids felt they had something to prove 111 the third game wonted it really bad Many years ago a friend here In Georgetown started taking an in In the Georgetown Track Club activities It started in 81 when two people were in Ottawa to run the National Capital Marathon They had Just entered their room at the Chateau when Alan called to wish them well That call left he two with a pleasant and warm feeling that persisted throughout the run The practice became a ritual after a few years In 1984 the club entered the Jasper to Banff relay As we entered our tiny hotel in Jasper Alia the phone was ringing We were tired and had been driving all day There was a lot to do in preparation and no time in which to do it How Alan found us well never know In fact we dont ask anymore we just expect call Two years ago one of the members ran In the New York Marathon As he got out of bathtub the night before the race to answer the hotel phone he wondered who could be calling Youd think we would have learn Again Alan called to wish him well Its hard to describe how much the calls mean II makes one think maybe others do really care how you perform Its nice feeling Last year in Ottawa six of us went out the night before the race to on Italian restaurant to load up on pasta and garlic bread As we began the waiter approached our table and asked for a member There was an important call from Toronto As he went to the phone he wondered who was sick or dy ing in his family He completely forgot about Guess who the caller said Hed found us again Two years ago Alan finally caught the bug He entered the Mayors Road Race his first run ning event Wo recognized that satisfied look on his face after the race We also heard him mutter something about being able to do better Alan has entered many races over tho last year and has con Improved his times He Is getting fitter thinner and healthier Somehow well likely not get any mora phone calls from Alan He has decided to run In Ottawa with us this year and maybe he can be convinced run in Jasper to Banff relay If there are any callers out there who en joy giving encouragement theres a spot opening up SHOUTS Thrc entries have been sent lo the relay If oil accepted runners will be heading west from Georgetown Upcoming events Include the IS km run on Good Fri day the Boston to 1 marathon on Apr the Around the Bay race JO km In Hamilton Mar and of course the Ottawa Marathon on May 11 Zone champs The Georgetown bantam boys team of left to right Jason Dm id ItlianI Joey llublchaud Scott coach Lane and Brady Chandler were crowned Zone chomplooa at the bowling rrcmtly Herald Flyers end on bad note first game of their series Plagued with injuries and the flu the Flyers had to dig deep if they hoped to prevail It didnt lake long for the locals to demonstrate the quality of the team they are Going right to the attack early in the first opened the scoring with Onoprljcnko and Mark AlrTridgc assisting again scored assisted by duo of Mike and G laser The Flyers notched number before the end of the period on a fine effort by David Bouskitl with assisting Blaine maintained the momentum for the Flyers scoring early in the second on assists from and laser came back with two quick goals but G lasers breakaway goal closed the scoring for the period The Flyers dominated the third with G loser scoring his second goal on assists from McCauley and to secure a win The North Hoi ton major novice Flyers played their last regular season game against Satur day and missed ending on a winning note losing The Flyers had three absent players for the game which put pressure on the team especially playing an aggressive squad A total of 15 minor penalties were assessed in the encounter The first period was scoreless but opened up a threegoal lead by the end of the second frame Ear ly In the third Erler passed to Gavin Glascr who powered himself past he opposition defence to notch the Flyers first goal North closed the gap to one when Erler on had their chances to tie the game but lale in the period closed door with two goals Sunday North entered Ihe playoffs travelling lo for M ELLS DRIVING SCHOOL SPECIAL FOUR DAY COURSE March Break March am 330 pm phone 8772671 Approved by Ontario Safety League worthy said winning J title that the Rebels had held Ihe four years previous to last year was also a nice feeling Lost year we lost to by two points and they ended up winn it he said I think this was special for and Joanne because theyre graduating this Senior girls squad bound for OFSAA The Georgetown District High School senior girls volleyball team easily qualified for the championships Thursday Georgetown defeated 154 at the Georgetown gym to capture the Peel title The championship qualifies the Rebels for the Ontario Federation of Schools Athletic Association AA tourna slated for Thursday and Friday Last week the Rebels didnt have rely solely on Joanne Bingham to net the Peel win Jody Alison Irvine and Burroughs all contributed on offence with Bingham and all four were ef defence Also setters Chris Harris and Lisa Mason were to provide the s pikers with good sets and the Rebels werent in trouble the entire mutch The only blotch on the Rebels came in the second game when they had difficulty at one time keeping the ball in play off the serve to turn 1 spots Rebels coach Grant Clat worthy said after Ive always found after winning the title its a challenge to try and get up for the Peel The Rebels defeated Oakville- Tuesday to win the title in Burlington In the third gome Clatworthy substituted Shanna Long in for Mason and was pleased with Longs play It was nice to see her come off the bench and play well worthy said She mode some nice defensive plays As for his teams goal at the pro vincial meet Clatworthy Is op timistic Looking at it realistic we could make the playoffs and get a medal if we play as well as were capable of he said The key will be our other players playing at a peak level with Joanne If they can well a strong team A total of Id teams qualify for the all Ontario event Puck coach saw a lot of positive elements Although the Georgetown District High School hockey team didnt en joy a banner season In terms of its won lost record coach Neil Cotton saw a lot to be pleased about during the course of the year Cotton who worked with Dab Law In coaching the Rebels said once his club got a few games under lis belt and started working as a team Ihe Rebels were competitive Also Cot ton pointed out his team members were always well on and off the ice If you look a our games there were a reasonable number of one- goal contests Cotton said The won lost column 3131 doesnt really show that We beat the third place team tied the second place club and lost to the top team Gymnasts compete Four members of the Hills Jills gymnastics club took part in a competition this weekend held in Milton Darby Erler took part In the of three meets for C competitors Erler scored an 16 in the vault a for bars on beam and on floor There were a total of competitors The Novice competitors took part In their first meet with three Jills competing had a fifth on the bars IB and had scores of vault 74 beam and floor Kelly Gldden on vault on bars and beam and 85 on floor and Marcy 6 on vault 7 4 on bars on beam and on floor also took part Application for golfers Students who like golf are invited to apply for one of Canadian Golf Foundation Scholarships each worth up to ROOD being offered by the Canadian Golf Foundation and Royal LePogc Deadline for applications is May 15 and you can pick them up at most golf clubs and any Royal Students who ore exceptional scholars outstanding golfers and live In school and community affairs should apply by a goal Also 1 never left the arena ever feeling embarrassed by being associated with this group of boys Cotton added Cotton said he was pleased with the play of goal tenders George Kent and Gary Butwcll He added the pair played better as the season went on think they were a little got more confidence Cotton said If they both return next year that will give us some experience back I was pleased too with Jay An derson As a captain he always gave a good effort win or lose Also Dan Lewis did well as a 15year old playing again st 17y carolds Never once did he show he was Intimidated and I think he picked up a lot required to play Cotton sold fins year the Rebels hosted their fir tournament and narrowly missed out in the final Cotton said there are plans being made to make next years event a bigger one Also Cotton plans to have his team ploy in more tournaments next year he said Theyre not published well and you hear of them mostly by word of mouth As for future goals Cotlon said the first one will be making the league playoffs that anything can happen he said Billets required Billets are needed for the Ban tarn tournament being put on by the Georgetown Minor Hockey Association this month Teams from Hearst and Levack will need accommodation from Mar 1113 If you are in terested in helping out please call Wayne Pries at 8592 or Knight at 8779896 SAME DAY TAX RETURNS Guelph St Georgetown 8772217 Good service good coverage good price- Thats State Farm insurance HUBERT INS LTD 174QuilphSi Like a good neighbor Stale Farm is there STATE FARM INSURANCE GEORGETOWN BASEBALL ASSOCIATION LATE REGISTRATION Saturday March 22 Holy Cross School If you any question phono BALL 35 BASEBALL MO FAMILY LATE REGISTRATION FEE