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Annual Awards Night and Banquet Held for Youth Bowlers ■i '?.>>" ~ The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, May 23,1984 3 The Youth Bowling Council held its annual Lori Gowans, back row, Neil Luxton, Christine awards night and banquet on Friday night at the Walkey and Kelly Floyd. They received their Bowmanville Legion. The Junior champs shown awards from Jim Murphy who donated the above are, from left to right, Mathew Paterkowski, trophies. The mixed bantam champs are from left to right, front row, Cheri Richards, Jason Luxton, back row, Eddie Cook, Doug Clark and Eric Evers. Photos by Don Howarth ReuggerlTTaiiis ïfôï^01ÿmfucs by Joe Pender. "BecauséT lived in the county I was kind of a self trained athe- lete. Joe helped me become competitive and get into meets." There is considerable time and effort involved in the solitary sport of longdistance longdistance running. Silvia runs an average of 95 miles a week, devoting three and a half hours a day to the sport, excluding travelling time. "I attend Guelph University University and travel daily to Toronto Toronto to run. I travel by bus, By Michele DeLorenzo Silvia Ruegger is no quitter. quitter. She proved that by winning winning the women's division of Ottawa's National Capital Capital marathon, assuring herself herself of a position on the 1984 Canadian Olympic team. A resident of Newton- ville, Silvia, 23, has been running competitively for nine years. Not only did she win this, her first, 26-mile marathon but she shaved 12 minutes off the existing course record. "The race was something I had physically prepared for. I was looking for à first or second place finish and was very happy when I won," she said. Silvia is a member of the Etobicoke Husky Striders running club and is coached by Hugh Cameron. "Hugh put me on a specific training program to ready me for the marathon. I was doing 25-mile training runs and it definitely helped me." As a member of Oshawa's Durham Striders for six years prior to joining Etobicoke, she was coached Waterbeds Waterbed Supplies and Accessories CANADIAN WATERBED COMPANY 23 Caristrap Street Bowmanville Call 623-1020 Showroom Hour»: Mon.-Wed. 9 to 6 Thurs.4 Fri. 9 to 9 Sat. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Manufacturers of Quality Furniture Since 1974 leaving Guelph at 2:30 p.m. and arriving home at 10 p.m." She enjoys running outside in suburban Toronto Toronto as battling the weather weather builds up endurance. Silvia is looking forward to participating in the first running of the women's marathon at the Olympic Games in Los Angeles, California. "There will be an excellent field of runners. runners. The women's marathon will be minimally affected by the boycott of the games by the Eastern Bloc countries, as the top competitors are from the United States, Norway and Denmark." Canada's top competitors are Jacqueline Gareau, from Montreal, Ann Marie Malone, from Toronto and Silvia Ruegger who ran the Ottawa marathon in 2:30:37. The world record, held by American Joan Benoit is 2:22:42. "I hold the second fastest Canadian women's time," she said. "Times in the past have not been that fast because because not many women were competing in the marathon. Times are improving improving as more women are competing seriously." As an athelete she really has to watch jher weight. "It's not so much eating special foods as eliminating special foods from my diet. You do lose weight during a race. After the Ottawa run I lost four pounds. I would have lost more had the weather weather been hotter." Silvia, who doesn't smoke or drink, attributes her ability to run to God and her family. "My family has been very supportive and are very happy about my success. success. My brother and sisters came to Ottawa to see me run." The majority of female marathoners in Los Angeles will be in their late twenties, according to Silvia. Silvia. "Women reach their peak about this age in this sport as it takes years to build up your strength."- The Olympic women's marathon will be run on August August 5. "I really didn't know what to expect in a marathon but after Ottawa I know what to look for. I know how quick I can go and I know I can improve my time." Unfortunately, only two members of the mixed senior champs were available available for photos on Friday night at the Bowmanville Legion. The two winners above are Debbie Trotter and Ken Wright. Other team members are Diana Thompson and Tim Kirkton. vWcQiMay - TKilleen and Mrs. McGilvray are now residing in Toronto. Prior to the wedding the bride was hosted at showers given by Christine Gilbert and Karen Matwijec; Barbara Barbara Munneke; and Shaw's neighborhood ladies. A trousseau tea was given by the bride's mother. •Downe/t - uWtotga The Reverend A. DeJager solemnized the marriage of Janet Andringa and David Downer, on Saturday, May 5th, 1984, in the Christian Reformed Church, Bowmanville, Bowmanville, at 4 p.m. Parents of the bride are Yde and Ida Andringa, R. R. 2, Bowmanville, and the groom's parents are Harry and Hilda Downer, 338 Ste. Marie Street, Collingwood. The organist was Mrs. Eileen Vanderzwan and the soloist was Ms. Susan Pye. Given in marriage by her father, the bride was attended by the matron of honour, Rose Verkuyl and bridesmaids Monica Andringa and Susan Pye. Best man was Michael Harschke, and the ushers were Jan Andringa and Mark Duffin. Following the reception held at the Lions Centre, Bowmanville, Bowmanville, the happy couple left for a honeymoon at Finger Lakes, New York State, and are now residing at Waterloo. St,Paul's Untied Church, Bowmanville, l '4Rritiëd r the lovely setting rbr the marriage marriage of Rosemary Margaret Killeen, daughter Of John and Margaret Killeen, R.R. 4, Bowmanville, to Ian Bernard Bernard McGilvray, son of Bernard Bernard and Jean McGilvray, Deep River, on Saturday, April 7th, 1984, at 7 p.m. in a candlelight ceremony. The officiating minister was the Reverend N. E. Schamerhorn. Mr. Douglas Dewell was the organist and the soloist Allanah Coles. Given in marriage by her father, the bride was radiant in a formal gown of white polyester chiffon designed designed in peasant style with a deep lace yoke and flounce with a satin sash. Her headpiece was a floral arrangement of lily of the valley, rose and forget-me- nots, and she carried a bouquet of American Beauty roses, and stephanotis and lily of the valley. f he matron of honor was Mrs* David Armstrong (nee Janet Townsley) who wore a gown of periwinkle blue and a floral headpiece. Best man was Clifford Menezes, and the ushers were Berne Crush, and John David Killeen, brother of the bride. Receiving the guests at the reception held at the Flying Dutchman Motor Hotel, Bowmanville . the bride's mother wore a bright pink tailored gown of polyester crepe with gray accessories and a pink corsage. corsage. The groom's mother assistedsin receiving in an aqua tailored gown, with contrasting jacket, matching matching corsage and accessories. accessories. The happy couple left for a honeymoon, following the reception, at the Royal York Hotel, Toronto the bride travelling in a gray suit and red blouse, with matching bag and shoes. Mr. The Perm Specialists Are you tired of Frizzy Perms or perms that drop out after a few weeks? . . . then come to the Perm Specialists at THE STYLE SHOPPE. Our perms are guaranteed. We will analyze your hair with our scientific equipment and give you a perm that is especially designed for your hair type. 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