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\ The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, Wednesday, February 17,1993 7 By Brad Kelly Shoulder Surgery Needed Back in November, I wrote a column about the dilemma of trying to "find some legitimate pieces of work over the course of the last year that ;wou!d be worthy of submitting for the Ontario Community Newspaper Association Awards. It is difficult, I suggested, to review, a year's performance and try to come up with three columns, photos or stories, that would be deemed better better than any other in all of Ontario. George Foreman has a belter chance of losing weight and growing ;hair than I would have of winning an award. ' But the saving grace from all of this might be the 3 on 3 basketball tournament, I suggested, that attracted over 140 kids between the ages of 10-18 last June. The tournament was entered in the Community Service category, which recognized efforts by local papers to go beyond the tradition tradition of bringing the news of the community to its readers. Well, it didn't win, but it didn't exactly lose either. It was like missing a jump shot from three point range, but scoring on the rebound. It placed second. Shoulder surgery from palling myself on the back is slated for later this month. A plaque will be presented to the newspaper at a banquet in Toronto sometime in April. Now, second place is just fine. There are no qualms with that. But, the newspaper that grabbed first place in die category was the Sudbury Northern Life. I've been to Sudbury once. What could a place with as much snow and sub-zero temperatures as they get up there do to gamer first place? The line about it being so cold that the politicians keep their hands in their own pockets was made after someone visited Sudbury. Did they offer free jumper cables to new subscribers? Hqld a moose calling contest? A competition to sec who could find a quarter in one of their nickel mines? t While poking fun at Sudbury, I can imagine that they had a few laughs of their own when they saw that a newspaper from Bowmanvilie was runner-up. runner-up. , "What could they do down there?" they would wonder aloud, while standing outside in the parking lot on Monday morning, reviewing their past weekend of ice fishing and waiting for the snow to melt enough to get the doors to the building open. Quietly to themselves, they were hoping that the last one to leave the office on Friday remembered to fill the woodstove so there would be heat. Cranking up the stove in the lunchroom and swinging the door open has become a dangerous practice since one of the staff mistook some firecrackers firecrackers for hot dogs during Canada Day celebrations. Now, every lime the stove reaches a certain temperature, there's more banging going on than at a bumper car ride at the county fair. (Whcrc'did you think that one was leading?) "A smelt fishing tournament on Lake Ontario," the one with the Da- vey Crockett raccoon hat, (most likely a member of the news staff) would say. "How about," the knowledgeable chap from the sports department wearing the old-styled hat* with a peak on it and fold down ears interrupted, interrupted, "A horseshoe tournament?" ; Joking about the footwear of horses is a no-no in the land of snow. It's '"considered rude to ridicule an animal that provides transportation to the corner store and is still relied upon to work the fields. " The concept of outdoor tractors is only a rumor to residents. Ask them and they'll tell you. Tractors arc used indoors to clean the ice at the end of every hockey game. ■ ' They'd like to clean the ice between periods. But, when they tried that in the past, the well went dry. , He should have stayed with his first guess, a bowling tournament. But •considering how many full-time pin-setters are needed at the local alley -in Sudbury, he thought it just wasn't feasible. Then again, they're paid with coal. And a lot of overtime is worked trying to save enough to light the barbecue. Lacrosse Stars Hope to Repeat as Champs by Brad Kelly There isn't a lot of encouraging news for the other six teams in the Major Indoor Lacrosse League ' if Jim Vellman's perception of his Buffalo Bandits holds true. The defending league champions are off to a perfect start this year, recording recording five straight victories to open the eight-game season and sit comfortably atop the National Division Division standings. And there aren't any signs that things arc about to change. "Our team is pretty similar to the one we had last year," said Velt- man, a teacher at Durham Christian High School. "We have a lot of the same guys, and the new ones we've added have really improved us offensively." offensively." The Bandits lead the league with 91 goals, and have the league's top scorer, John Tavares, who has 40 points. They may need all the offense they can muster when they clash with Philadelphia, who are also, undefeated undefeated at 5-0 and in first place in the American Division. The two teams staged an exciting championship championship final last year in front of a capacity capacity crowd at the Spectrum in Philadelphia. The Bandits won the game 11-10 in sudden-death overtime. "The big match is with Philadelphia. Philadelphia. That has become a big rivalry," rivalry," said Vellman, who is the captain captain of the team for the second year in a row. "That game will be a good test for us." Philadelphia arc also loaded with offensive talent. Their two brightest stars are twins Paul and Gary Gait, who sit second and third respectively respectively in the league scoring race. In fact, the entire top ten arc made up of Buffalo and Philadelphia players. Vellman was part of that select group until the last game, which he missed due to a school commitment. The anticipated game against Philadelphia, which may serve as a preview to the league final, is February February 27 in Buffalo. There is no question that the game will be a sellout at the Buffalo Auditorium. Both home games this year have sold out prior to game time. "Anything that is a pro league, they eat up down there," said Vellman Vellman of the loyal fan support the Bandits enjoy. Before die showdown with Philadelphia, Philadelphia, the Bandits host Baltimore, who are 1-4 and in last place in the National Division, this Saturday. Jim Vellman is hoping that his Buffalo Bandits team in the Major Indoor Lacrosse League will be able to repeat as champions this year. So far, things are looking good. The Bandits arc undefeated in their first five games. Newcastle Figure Skaters Do Well in Recent Meets Former Eagles' Coach Reminds Team of Importance of Four D's Dear Editor ; This letter is in response to the sports article of February 10 after the Eagles' loss to Lakefield. Mr. March- ment was quoted as saying, "It's the Bjowmanville way here. This team always always has lots of talent and can always go a long way. But every year they get beat out." Coach Marchmcnt, at the next home game during the national anthem, anthem, focus your eyes on the two Ontario Ontario Championship pennants hanging from the rafters directly over the penalty penalty box. >• In my cight-and-a-half year tenure with the team, I was proud that: •we had seven League Championships Championships •were five-time Ontario finalists •had eight Vczina trophies •recorded over 300 wins as coach I was very vocal at times, but never, never, and I mean never, were the Bow manvilie Eagles a team that accepted losing, When I inherited the team in the late seventies, the only way they knew was winning. A local radio announcer was once quoted as saying, "The Eagles Eagles don't rebuild, they just reload." Dedication, desire, determination and discipline was the way of the Eagles, Eagles, and winning was the end result. There are still a lot of die-hard Eagle Eagle fans attending games and for sure they only know,the Eagles as a winning winning hockey club. So, coach Marchmcnt, try not to be so critical. Good players need a good coach, and a good coach needs good players, and everyone needs the four D's. Let's be positive. Paul Robinson Eagles Coach 197S-S7 The above figure skaters proudly represented the Newcastle Figure Figure Skating Club at a competition in Woodville on Saturday, January 16. In the front row, from left, Tracy Hart was 6th in Pre-Novice B and 7th in Elements, while Leslie Miller was 6th in Juvenile B. Back row, (1-r), Amy Woodcock was 4th, Kristin Davis 7th and Lisa Tra- hey recorded a 4th in their respective categories. Absent from the photo was Julie Zawislak who was 5lh in Juvenile A. Triple F Bowling Ncl Van Abbcma 13, Peter Flonk 12, Minnie Kaldcway 12, Bill Vroom 11, Ron Bonsma 11, Sicmcn Specimen Specimen 10, Dirk Van Abbcma 8 1/2, Mary Griffiocn 8, Scbold Wcssclius 7, Harm Prins 5 1/2, Piet Glasbcrgcn 5, Randy Mulder 5 High single ladies - Ncl Van Ab- bema 254 High single men' - Bill Vroom 323 High triple ladies - Hanunic Van- dcrGaast 680 High triple men - Bill Vroom 684 High average ladies - Minnie Kaldcway 199 High average men -- Bill Vroom 219 At the Uxbridge Invitational on January 29-31, the Newcastle Figure Figure Skating Club sent the above group of talented skaters. Front row, (1-r), Nicole Norton (5th), Julian Norton (6th). Back row, (1-r), Amanda Rogers (3rd), Shannon Hicks (6th), Lisa Marie Wright (6th). Absent were Jennifer Woodcock (6th), Susan Sausedo (5th). Hockey Coaching Tips For more information contact the C.A.HA or 3M Canada Inc. I SCOREBOARD | • Central Ontario Jr. C League Playoffs 1 Quarter-Finals 1 Series A 1 Little Britain vs. Bobcaygeon ; (Little Britain wins series 4-0 and advances to ; league final) ; Series B 1 Bowmanvilie vs. Lakefield Î (Bowmanvilie wins series 4-3) ; Series C ; Port Perry vs. Uxbridge I (Port Perry wins series 4-1) i Semi-Finals > Bowmanvilie vs. Port Perry I ;Game 1 -- Tuesday, February 16, Bowmanvilie, ;l8:30 p.m. ;!Game 2 - Thursday, February 18, Port Perry, •!8:30p.m. I ; Game 3 -- Sunday, February 21, Bowmanvilie, ! '7:30 p.m. ; I Game 4 -- Wednesday, February 24, Port Perry, • !8:30 p.m. (tentative) I ; Game 5 - Thursday, February 25, Bowmanvilie, ! 7:30 p.m. (tentative, if necessary) ; Game 6 -- Saturday, February 27, Port Perry, ; 8:00 p.m. (if necessary) ; Game 7 -- Sunday, February 28, Bowmanvilie, ! 7:30 p.m. (if necessary) • Bowmanvilie Non-Contact Hockey League Pts. Team Burke Division W L T D. Base 11 4 2 24 Beasties 8 8 1 17 A&D Truckshop 7 9 1 15 Papps 5 9 3 * 13 Oliver Division Hanes 11 3 3 25 Shoppers 9 6 2 20 Mosport 6 9 2 14 Dutchman 3 12 2 8 Shaclcelton Division Blues 13 3 1 27 Preston 12 3 2 26 Pattern 6 10 1 13 Bobbys 3 12 2 8 Weekend Results Shoppers 8 Dutchman 2 Beasties 7 Papps 4 D. Base 7 A&D Truckshop 2 Hanes 8 Mospoft 2 Pattern 5 Preston 4 Blues 9 Bobbys 6 (End of Regular Season) Newcastle Village Town League Team W L T Pts. Blackhawks 12 7 1 25 Gruffies 11 6 . 3 25 Sharks 10 9 1 21 Sit V Sip 9 8 3 21 Lumber 8 8 4 20 Tennant 4 16 0 8 Sunday's Results Gruffies 4 Tennant 2 Sit V Sip 6 Lumber 1 Blackhawks 6 Sharks 2 (End of Regular Season) Semi-Finals Sunday, 8:30 p.m., Blackhnwks vs. Sharks Sunday, 10:00 p.m., Gruffics vs. Sit *n* Sip Minimizing risk of injury Are you making the safety of your players your top priority? Due to the speed of hockey, it is impossible to eliminate all injuries, but you can reduce the chances of injury, become trained in First Aid, and have an Emergency Action Plan in place. With planning, preparation and awareness of safety principles, you can minimize the risk of serious injury. Encourage your players to have a medical examination before the season starts. Complete a medical history file on each player and bring them to games and practices. Implement a physical conditioning program for your players and special programs for players recovering from injuries. Ensure that injured players are properly rehabilitated before returning to competition, and learn how to recognize minor injuries that can be complicated by continued participation. 1 1 OQ11C 9% FINANCING iunfire Snorts Cou pe s s s \s\ svjs \v.\ v.^ss 1 1 per mon cm least - Standard features Include pe tt or purchase for $ 12 ppy 1 40 h.p. double overhe 995. 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