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6 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, September 16,1992 Brought to you by... Corner of Courtice Rd. and Hwy. 2 Sales and Servicing Salesperson of the week Jim Reid Veteran Eagle to Wear Team Captain's Sweater i' i BIG BROTHERS SPORTS SWAP -- The Big Brothers Association of Newcastle is holding its 6th Annual Sports Swap at Cowan Pontiac Buick, 166 King St. E., Bowmanville, on Saturday, September 19, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon. You may drop off consignments or donated items at Cowan's on Friday, September 18, between 5 and 7 p.m. or Saturday, September 19, from 9-10 a.m. Sell your used sports equipment and support the Big Brothers. For further information, call 623-6646. eeeeeeeeeeee REFEREE CLINIC -- Any referees interested in refereeing for the Bowmanville Recreational Hockey League are asked to attend the Referee Clinic to be held on Sunday, September 27. For further information, contact Bob Drummond at 623-6402. •■■••eeseeee CHRIS HULL MAKES THE TEAM -- Dordt College in Sioux Center, Iowa, has selected Chris Hull, of Bowmanville, to play forward for their Varsity soccer team. This will be his second year with the Dordt Defenders. The Dordt Defenders are coached by Quentin Van Essen and Bill Elgersma.. HAWKEYES LOOKING FOR PLAYERS -- The Oshawa Hawkeyes Football Club is looking for players age 17-19 for their midget team for the upcoming season. There is no weight limit and all positions are still open. If you are interested in playing, call Roger Brown in the evening at (416) 655-8878. eseeeeeeeeee GOLF COURSE AWARD WINNERS -- The Pebblestone Golf Course in Courtice held their annual Members' Banquet on Sunday, September 3. Awards were given out to: Dale Hoy - Men's Club Champion; Ed Wolf -■ Runner up; Dorothy French - Ladies' Club Champion; Iva Heron - Runner up; Mary Sobil - A.T. Stainton Family Trophy; and Phyllis Sobil - Runner up. They also held a Members' Day Tournament and the winners were: Don Pringle - Men's Low Gross; Karl Runions - Men's Low Net; Barb Woodward - Ladies' Low Gross; and Angie Wolf Ladies' Low Net. EAGLES GAMES -- The Bowmanville Eagles will get their pre-season under way tomorrow night when they travel to Port Perry to face the MoJacks. Their first exhibition home game will be this Sunday at 7:30 p.m. when the Uxbridge Bruins visit the Recreation Complex. Two nights later, Tuesday, September 22, the MoJacks will be in Bowmanville for an 8:30 p.m. start. Bowmanville's exhibition season will conclude on Friday, September 25, when they travel to Uxbridge. WELCOME ABOARD -- The sports department doubled recently, from one to two, with the addition of Rachel Van Hamburg, a grade 12 student from Clarke High School. Rachel will be serving her co-operative education assignment here at The Statesman until January, and will be out and around to cover the various sporting events. Please make her feel welcome. by Brad Kelly A huge amount of responsibility has been placed squarely on the shoulders of veteran Bowmanville Eagle Nick Dennis this year. In addition to being one of the over-agers (along with Shane Armstrong) Armstrong) he has also been selected as the team's captain. This year, with a lineup that could be laden with rookies, the importance importance of both roles has increased dramatically over past years. But if there is one player who has been around the Central Ontario Jr. C league long enough, and is' capable capable of handling such a responsibility, responsibility, it is Dennis. And, even prior to the dropping of the first puck to signify another season of hockey in Bowmanville, he is well aware of what is expected of him. "It's a leadership role, but there's also a lot of young kids coming coming out and if they're going to go on, maybe I can help them. And if they stay here, I can help to build. the team for next year," he said as the team opened their training camp last Thursday evening. The role of both over-ager and team captain also has some added significance this year. With coach Wayne Marchment in his first season season behind the bench with the club, there will be an adjustment period. But, Marchment is no stranger to understanding what Dennis can bring to the hockey club. He had been the head coach with the Lake- field Chiefs for the past two seasons. seasons. And, in no uncertain terms, he laid out exactly what he expects of his captain. "I expect everything of Nick," he began. . "I expect him to be a leader on and off the ice, score a lot of goals, and keep the dressing room up all the time. Maybe tear the odd strip off a guy so I don't have to do it all the time." "I'll still play the same game I've always played," he vowed. "I've got to settle down a bit and not take so many unsportsmanlike conduct penalties, but still play tough-in-the-comers type of hockey. ' 'This year I'd like to do good individually, individually, but I'd like (us) to do better as a team and win the league. It takes a lot of heart to do that, it's, just not talent. We've had a lot of talent in the past, but not won the; league." With the addition of a couple more players at key positions, he's, hoping to end his junior career with the one thing that has eluded him. A. league championship. tj; Although Dennis has proven to be a gifted goal-scorer over his career career with the Eagles, he had what, for him, was an off year last season. He managed to appear in only 24 games after knee surgery sidelined him at the beginning of the year. A nagging shoulder injury also contributed contributed to an injury-plagued season. Still, he fired 19 goals and 45 points during the regular season. A productive year for many, but not the type of numbers he is capable of. Consider that in the 1989-90 season, season, he tied for the league scoring title title with teammate Glen Campbell. Both players collected 84 points, with Dennis tallying 40 goals. His production slipped the following year, when he scored 20 goals and added 26 assists. One aspect of his game that hasn't changed during his career with the Eagles is his intensity level on the ice. Consistently at the top of the team's list in penalty minutes, playing a physical style of game is his forte. "He's just a fierce competitor," described Marchment. "There is no second gear for Nick. He goes hard all the time at whatever he does." This year, he is hoping to change of taking needless his reputation penalties. In most cases, such penal- Ul ties are the result of the high intensi- Returning over-ager, Nick Dennis, tried on the captain's sweater ty. level with which he plays the for the first time this year with a little help from manager Mike Laing game. during practice on Sunday night. The veteran is hoping to end his But it is something that he would junior career with the one thing that has eluded him, a league Cham-, like to get under control. pionship title. Heart Breaker Ends For Major Mosquito On Saturday, September 5, the major major mosquito Orioles lost a heart- breaker to the host Clarkson team to end their 1992 season. The loss eliminated, them from further further play in the All-Ontario 'A' tournament tournament and, with it, the boys placed a very respectable fifth. The Orioles played their first game on Friday night against a team from .Byron and ran up against an excellent pitching performance by the two Byron Byron hurlers. The Orioles could only muster one basemnner all game and were shut out 4-0. Brett Clouthier pitched four super innings of shutout ball and only allowed allowed three hits. Russell Gaal and Jamie Jamie McCarthy pitched one inning each in relief and allowed two runs apiece. This loss then put the Orioles into the losing side and they could not afford afford another loss as this would eliminate eliminate them. On Saturday, the Orioles' first game was against North Bay who had also lost their first game. The boys took advantage of four consecutive walks to score four runs in the first inning inning to win the game 6-1. Brett Clouthier again pitched four strong innings, allowing two hits and only one run while striking out five. George Scharrenweber came on in relief relief and only allowed one run on one hit while striking out two in three innings. innings. While the offence only had four hits, the big difference was the six walks given up by North Bay and some aggressive base running. Steve DeGraaf had two walks, two stolen bases, and scored two runs. Peter Peter DeVries had one hit, two stolen bases and also scored a run. Greg Elliott Elliott and Paul Schofield each helped out with one walk and one run each, while Brett Clouthier had a hit, one walk and a run scored. Jamie McCarthy and Joey Naccarato each had one hit. In the second game on Saturday, the Orioles Had to do battle with the host team from Clarkson, with the winner advancing to the semi-finals on Sunday. The Orioles left five runners on base in the first two innings before they took a 3-0 lead in the third, But, the Clarkson team did not quit. They got one back in the fourth and one in die fifth before exploding for four runs in the sixth to eventually win the game 6-4. Steve DeGraaf pitched his finest four innings of the year by setting them down in order in the first three innings before allowing a leadoff triple in the fourth which scored on a ground out. Jamie McCarthy pitched the final three, but could not keep the Clarkson bats silenced. The offence was led by Steve DeGraaf, DeGraaf, who had two hits, one walk and one RBI, while Paul Schofield also had a hit along with Darren Kok who had one hit, one walk and scored two 1 runs apiece, Jamie McCarthy had a keen eye at the plate and drew four walks while also scoring one run. George Scharrenweber and Russell Gaal each contributed with a double, while George also had two walks and scored a run. Russell picked up pair of RBI's. Congratulations are to be given to all the team members for their dedication dedication and perseverance through a 50, game season. It was a lot of hard work by all those involved and special thanks should be given to the coaches for their unselfish commitment throughout the season. Karaoke Night and a BBQ To Highlight Terry Fox Run This Sunday at the Bowmanville Recreation Complex, area residents will be able to participate in the 12th Annual Terry Fox Run. ( ;?. ■5 «$1 And, because of the efforts of organiser Jim Vaughan-Evans, residents can pay tribute to one of Canada's heroes through a variety ] of activities. j Tomorrow night (Thursday, ; September 17) at 8:00 p.m„ there will be Karaoke Night held at the King St. Bar and Grill in Bowmanville. Bowmanville. Participants will be given the opportunity to sing along with prerecorded prerecorded music, in what has become become one of the biggest attractions at the bars. The day prior to the run, on Saturday, Saturday, September 19, from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., there will be a BBQ held in the parking lot of the Royal Canadian Legion on King St. in Bowmanville. The highlight of the weekend, the Terry Fox Run in aid of cancer 'research, will be held on Sunday September, 20. Participants can register for the 10km run beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday at the Recreation Complex. Complex. At 9:00 a.m. sharp, the run will begin. And you don't have to be an avid runner to become involved. Other alternatives to cover the course include walking, bicycling, or roller blading. can The Teny Fax Run for Cancer Research Sunday, Sept. 20,1992 The route has been changed from previous years, as runners will make their way through the streets of downtown Bowmanville. To date, over $96 million has been raised through the many Terry Fox runs to support cancer research. research. And this, year, the run will surpass the $100 million mark. It was twelve years ago that Terry Terry Fox had to stof) running because the cancer that claimed his right leg at the age of 19, spread to his lungs. He was in Thunder Bay at the time, attempting to complete his cross-Canada trek that became known as the Marathon of Hope. That fateful day was September 1,1980, over four months after Ter ry Fox dipped his artificial leg into the Atlantic Ocean off of St. John's, Newfoundland to signify the beginning of the marathon. When his dream came to an abrupt halt, he had ran 3,339 miles (5,565 km), in 143 days. He maintained maintained an average of 26 miles a day. On June 28,1981, Terry lost his battle with cancer. But, in his memory, the dream of finding a cure for cancer lives on through the efforts of race organizers organizers all across Canada. If anyone is interested in participating participating in the run, or working as a volunteer at any of the events that are planned, contact Jim Vaughn Evans at 697-1944. r 328 RITSON RD. N.,-OSHAWA. 725-4744 if busy call 725-2831 WHOLESALE & RETAIL DURHAM REGION'S WOOD SPECIALISTS IN Hnrdwood and softwood lumber dry kilns and .dressing facilities including custom made trim; J2l hardwood'and marine plywoods as well as a ^com^letestockof^uildmgjnatenals^^^^^^^^^^F^^Z* 'ALAI Sunday, September 20, 1992 Enniskillen Conservation Area 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. f In search of something unique? A Handicrafts of various items will be available for sale. I V Something for Everyone! J Fun for the, WHOLE Family! Face Painting * Refreshments * Petting Zoo Pony Rides * Prizes FREE Admission For more information (416) 579-0411 Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority Directions: Exit Waverley Rd. In Bowmanville, travel north on Reg. i] Rd, 57 to the 7th Con. Rd., turn left to Holt Rd, If m ' then right and left lntojhçareaejilrençc. ^ ]| Have Dinner On (Is! SAVE *50.00 on deductible of most insurance windshield claims plus... Dinner for Two at Hone's Chicken & Ribs I Offer expires September 30,1992 J B 3 I AutoGlo// 6234225 19 Silver St., Bowmanville (across from Canadian Tiro)