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8 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, September 18,1991 Win...But at What Cost? Dear Sir What price do the kids pay to win at recreational sports? On Wednesday, September 11, a minor squirt (7-ycar-olds) semi-final soccer game was played at Tyrone field between Erv Brooks of the Bowman- villc United Soccer Club (B.U.S.C.) and Hampton. The winner would advance to the championship game on Saturday, Saturday, September 14, at Tyrone. It ended up being a very hard-fought and well-played game by both teams. Erv Brooks came through in the second half and came out on top by a 3-1 margin. Having lost two games during during the regular season to Hampton, the team members, coaches and parents of Erv Brooks obviously felt very proud and honoured to be advancing advancing to the finals on Saturday. Saturday. As you can imagine, in a nn By Brad Kelly What Recession? The recession that this country has endured for thé past year has taken its toll on businesses and industries throughout the country. Not many have been able to escape its wrath. Foreclosures of small businesses are more common common than a Cecil Fielder homerun. Stories of industries industries moving south of the border, leaving employees out of a job is the rule rather than the exception. With a poor economy, people have begun to pinch pennies. Money wasted on needless items or luxuries luxuries has been reduced. It's had to be reduced. But, as strange as it may sound, one particular business continues to flourish despite the hard times. Business has been the same, if not slightly improved over last year at this time. Seems that despite the soaring cost of green fees, golf courses in the area continue to prosper. It's business as usual. "No, I'm happy to say that it (the recession) hasn't affected us," said Helen Simpson of the Newcastle Newcastle Golf Course. The same sentiments are being echoed over at Ayren Links. "No it hasn't," said Betty Stauffer when asked if the recession has had any effect on business. "People are still coming here. I figure that nobody works during the week anymore." How the recession has affected area golf courses is a non-issue. It hasn't. So why is that? Partly because the focus over the past couple of years has moved away from being physically fit. The trend now is to be active. Being competitive in sports and having that 'lying 'lying on the beach physique' has been removed from the vocabulary of the physically fit. It's been replaced replaced by a recreational theme. Participate. You no longer have to be good at something just so long as you get involved. Golf is the perfect sport for that. There are no height or weight restrictions. Age is open. And, the best part is that you don't have to have a high skill level to play. Anyone who has stood on the tee for any length of time watching a duffer stickhandle up the fairway will attest to that. Golfers are a different breed. Golf is more than just getting outdoors on a nice day and filling some leisure time. Golf is a fix. It's like the coffee drinker who can't start the day without having that first cup. Like a smoker who, despite the rising cost, can afford to buy a carton. Cost is not an issue. ' "It's like an alcoholic. No matter what the cost, they'll always find the money to spend on booze," said Simpson, "When people have the choice of going to a show for two hours, or playing golf for four, they choose golf. It's a better entertainment for the money." Still a rich man's game, it does provide players with great value for their dollar. That's more than you can say about a lot of the other things we spend our money on. 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However, late Thursday night, the Erv Brooks coach was informed that Hampton had protested the results of Wednesday's game and, by decision decision of a Kangaroo-type protest meeting it was decided that the game was to be replayed replayed on Friday night. The coach of Erv Brooks was not informed of the meeting, so naturally wasn't there to defend defend against whatever accusations accusations there were. The protest, by the way, claimed the Bowmanville supporters supporters intimidated the referee into making bad calls towards the Hampton team. Hampton prevailed on Friday Friday in another exciting game, 3-2, in overtime. As you can imagine, there was great confusion and utter disappointment for the eight, seven-year-old Erv Brooks players who now were not playing Saturday in the finals. Have you ever tried to explain explain to a seven-year-old what protest means? This is where the price was paid by the kids when adults decide they want to win more than the kids and at any costs. The Erv Brooks players paid very dearly. What a price for a seven-year-old child! We hope the Hampton coaches and parents never have to explain the word protest, or "yes you won on Wednesday, fair and square on the field, but lost in the boardroom on Thursday."' Walk a mile in the player's soccer shoes from Erv Brooks and just hope your scvcn-ycar- old never has to walk that mile and pay that high price. Congratulations on a successful successful year Erv Brooks players, coaches and parents. The entertainment was second to none. Erv Brooks Soccer Team Clubs & Organizations M.P. Discusses World Trade at Rotary by Lorraine Manfredo Durham MP, Ross Stevenson, Stevenson, formally opened the floor for questions after his presentation presentation at last week's Bowmanville Bowmanville Rotary Club meeting. Mr. Stevenson delivered a timely speech on Canadian competitiveness in world trade. Questions and comments from club members were fitting testimony testimony to the local importance attached to this national concern. concern. Asked by some to predict the future, and by others to account account for the past, Mr. Stevenson Stevenson fielded a wide range of questions. Club member, John Risk, ventured the first comment. He expressed uncertainty over the wisdom of Ontario lax dollars being pledged to assist DcHav- illand Aircraft. Mr. Risk wondered wondered if Ontario Premier Bob Rac recognized the dollar drain that such an investment might become. He further stated that the federal government had abandoned its financial commitment commitment to the aircraft manufacturer. manufacturer. How could the provincial provincial government logically show any interest, now, Mr. Risk wanted to know? Mr. Stevenson replied by explaining that the obvious bottom line was, of course, jobs. As DcHavilland virtually custom-builds aircraft and is not at all dependent on outside parts suppliers, " the company naturally requires a great many aerospace engineering and design design specialists. It is this ongoing, ongoing, high-tech job market the province is interested in protecting. protecting. "There arc two industries that absolutely require government government subsidies. The first is ship building and the second is aircraft." Mr. Stevenson said. "Anywhere in the world where these industries exist, . they are cither subsidized directly, directly, or through defence contracts, contracts, as is the case in the United States. "We have to decide if we want these industries in Canada Canada or not. And, certainly, the local areas where these industries industries arc located, arc very interested interested in keeping them." The next question came from Rotary member Tom DaSilva, DaSilva, a local banker. He want- UCW Meets in September Eldad U.C.W. met September September 2nd 7 p.m. at Donna Johnston's Johnston's in the back yard where a large bonfire was burning. As members arrived, each was given a card with eye colors marked on it and we were to check other members' eye color. color. This was a fun time. Dorothy Pascoe, president, called the meeting to order with prayer, A reading by the president of starting school in bygone days brought back memories for all. The minutes and financial reports were given given by the secretary treasurer Lois. Mary reported the fall outing to be October 20th to the Oshawa Art Gallery. Church calendars are to be purchased. purchased. Flyers for our October auction are to be distributed. Name a constellation was the roll call and was well answered. answered. You Make The Call... The bases are loaded with two out, and a liner is ripped down the third base line, which is hobbled by the third baseman. The third baseman recovers the ball, and gets a baserunner in a run down between second and third. The runner who was on third scores easily before the runner caught in the rundown is tagged out. Docs the run count. •ino paojoj Suioq jauuru Xue Xq apeui si ;no prtq; oq] qatqM ut Xe[d b Suunp aseq auioq oi saauBApe uauuni aqi )\ paroas iou st uni y 'on Sponsored by Canadian statesman Total Sports Coverage Phone 623-3303 and ask for Brad 1itf Pet of the Week Tosha is a glamorous black-and-ginger tigress, tigress, who just adores having her fur combed and her ears scratched. She is extremely affectionate affectionate and started purring the minute she was picked up as a stray in the Waverley Rd. area. She Is de-clawed, spayed, and clean. Tosha needs a home. Don't make her wait. Come to the Newcastle Animal Shelter. Animal Shelter 623-7651 Sponsored by: THE TOWN OF * - mastic ONTARIO way labor-management disputes disputes might be handled in the future? "Yes," he replied. "If we look at the private sector, there is a sense of the necessity for both sides to co-operate." Mr. Stevenson cited the steel industry as an example where long or frequent strike action is avoided. Shut-downs arc neither in the union's nor management's best interest, he said. Mr. Stevenson noted that the private sector understands "that a consistent supply of quality production is essential to be competitive." The federal MP finds the current state of events within the public service sector "very troubling." Further, he feels that since the striking union groups had no problem certifying certifying as a union, and since the members currently enjoy "the highest job security around," they cannot hope to win support support from the general public. "The public is irritable and not sympathetic." Before he left, the MP lor Durham answered one more question pertaining to the lovering lovering of labor costs by usiig part-time workers. Mr. Stcvei- son was asked if this practice was setting a dangerous trend) ."A significant number cf people arc looking for cxactlj this type of work," replied the MP. "Many people arc interest; cd in job sharing." Mr. Steven; son believes if it is to the mutu-i al benefit of employees and; management, then part-time I work is not necessarily an un- healthy approach to labour use. He added, "Part-timers should be treated fairly." Lois was in charge of the topic and worship. Members divided into three groups, then several games were played with much enthusiasm. Lois later read a prayer asking all to watch the flames for 1 minute. This was followed with songs Day is Dying in the West, God Who Touched the Earth with Beauty and I want to be a Christian. A meditation "In My backyard" backyard" was given by Lois and followed with a prayer. Members were then treated to hot dogs cooked over the fire or on the barbecue, tea, coffee and cookies followed. Many thanks to Donna, Joyce and Lois. Our October 7th meeting is an auction of fresh baked goods, garden produce and preserves. preserves. All are welcome. cd to know if there was any truth to a year-old rumor lie had heard circulating in the banking industry in 1989. The rumor alleged a secret agreement agreement between the governments of both Canada and the United States to artificially keep the Canadian dollar value high in order to reduce opposition as free trade was ushered in, Ross Stevenson denied that this rumor had any basis in fact. He stated it would be impossible impossible for two countries alone to inflate the dollar. He pointed out that part of the Canadian debt is foreign owned, as is the case with almost almost every nation's debt. There is a continual buying and selling of international currencies currencies by many individual speculators as well as by many countries. "So, definitely money money is played with," Stevenson admitted, "and its value is affected," affected," but not by two single countries, lie assured the audience. audience. "There was no deliberate Canada-U.S. conspiracy to inflate inflate the dollar." In view of the strikes which have occurred in the past few weeks, it was inevitable that the subject of labor relations would be broached. Mr. Stevenson was asked if he foresees any changes in the FALL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS BASIC SELF DEFENCE Tuesday Nights 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 1st. Session Septembe.r 24 - November 26 2nd. Session January 28 - March 31 Fee: $32.10 per session includes G.S.T. Location: Bowmanville Recreation Complex Age: 10 yrs. of age and older SKIN DIVING (SNORKELING) Tuesday Nights 9:00 p.m. -10:00 p.m. 1 st. Session September 24 - November 19 2nd. Session January 28 - March 24 Fee: $80.25 per session includes G.S.T. 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