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10 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, January 26,1994 TorOntO Footbsll Plsyor SpGBkS to -°-- manville F '9 ure Skating Club Represented at Meets Youth Group About Commitments by Brad Kelly As a professional football player for the Toronto Argonauts, Brian Warren knows what it takes to be committed to something. He is also well aware of the difficulties difficulties that surround standing up under under pressure to defend what one firmly believes in. Commitment, says Warren, requires a lot of discipline, discipline, and it shouldn't be taken lightly. That was the theme of his presentation presentation on Sunday evening to a crowd at St. Therese's Roman Catholic Church in Courtice. Warren was a guest of the Catholic Catholic Youth Connection, a group of 15-20 members of high school-aged teens who meet regularly at the church on Tuesday evenings. "Where is your commitment? That's the question I have to ask you today," Warren said. During his spiritually-based presentation, presentation, he used the past season of the Argonauts as an analogy of the difficulties that can surround a commitment. commitment. There will be criticism along the way, and there will be some praise, he said. During 1993, the Argos suffered through a dismal season, failing to make the playoffs. Praise was not a word used very often. "You will encounter problems with the commitment you choose. I wish I could have bailed out this year with the Argos," he said light- heartedly. "We didn't do very well on the football field," he began "Some were committed to their pay- cheques, some to having fun, and others were just going through the motions. Not everyone was committed committed to the same job. "We didn't play as a team all the time. We could have won a lot of games on our talent, but unless you play as a team, you can't win." The 31-year-old has seen both the good times and the bad during his three seasons with the Argonauts. Argonauts. Acquired in 1991 in a trade with the Ottawa Rough Riders, he started every game at defensive end, and was selected as an Eastern all- star. But the biggest prize came at the Toronto Argonaut defensive end, Brian Warren, was at the St. Therese Roman Catholic Church in Courtice on Sunday evening, speaking on the importance of making a commitment in lifej.The spmtuaHy-based presentation served as a motivator for those irt attendance. attendance. Above, he is signing autographs for some of the kids who came to take part in the event, sponsored by the Catholic Youth Connection Connection . V iNt Pet of the Week Chiboo is a dark brown tabby cat, about one year old, wishing for a cozy lap to curl up on during these cold winter evenings. The well-behaved feline still likes to play, but will sit still long enough to have her cars scratched. Her eyes arc a beautiful combination of orange and green. Animal Shelter 623-7651 Sponsored by: MUNICIPALITY OF arinqton ONTARIO end of that season, when the Argonauts Argonauts captured the Grey Cup. It was the second Grey Cup team "I wish I could have bailed out this year with the Argos." Argos." that Warren had played for. In 1987, as a member of the Edmonton Eskimos, Eskimos, he led his team to a 38-36 victory victory over the Argonauts. He wears an attractive ring on each hand as a reminder of his professional professional success. The ring from the Eskimos is valued at $9,500, while the Argonaut ring is estimated to be worth $7,000. But the rings pale in comparison to his commitment to Jesus Christ. "I'd throw both away to know I have Jesus Christ in my life," he said. There are times, he added, when the importance of his spirituality is misunderstood by people, especially those in the media. While a member of the Edmonton Edmonton Eskimos, he was approached by members of the media following a game. Before he answered any questions, questions, he spoke openly, thanking God for taking care of his body, and getting him through the game. "Now, I will answer your questions," questions," he said. The first question dealt with the addition of Stewart Hill to the team, who had just returned from playing professional football in the States. "I told them that I thought he would be a great addition," recalled Warren. The headlines the following day read: "Brian Warren Thanks God Stewart Hill is Back." Warren, a native of Phoenix, Arizona, Arizona, spent two years at Scottsdale Community College, before entering entering the University of Arizona. Following Following graduation, he played for the USFL's Arizona Outlaws. "My job is to hit people very hard, get up and dance, and get paid for it. I really enjoy my work." His career brought him to the CFL iri 1987, where he has played/ in Edmonton, British Columbia,iOt-' - tawa, and Toronto. , r. In reference to how he makes his living, Warren described himself as the designated "bad boy" on the defensive team. "My job is to hit people very hard, get up and dance, and get paid for it. "I really enjoy my work," he said with a big smile. He enjoys it, despite suffering a broken hand, stretched ligaments in his wrist, cracked ribs, and a twisted ankle during the 1993 season. In addition to the busy schedule that a career in professional football entails, Warren also finds time to do some acting in the off-season. He has appeared in a number of commercials, commercials, the television series Mac- Gyver, and has played roles in the movies Revenge of the Nerds, and The Fourth War. His most recent venture was the portrayal of a football player with a drinking problem on the show ENG, which was broadcast this past Saturday Saturday night. ; He is also busy travelling the country, inspiring young people with his powerful and entertaining presentations. "When you make a commitment, you can't retreat. So, be careful what you commit yourselves to," he cautioned. Though the Argonauts have experienced experienced some difficulty in attract- ' ing fans to the games in recent years, there was a feeling among the crowd at Sunday's meeting that a whole new breed of followers will be watching this year. ' All will be committed to cheering cheering the success of Brian Warren. Oshawa Generals Face Greyhounds In Matinee Game \ \ With the absence of the Bow- manvillc Eagles on Sunday night, those looking for a hockey fix may want to venture over to Oshawa to lake in a matinee game before the kickoff of the Super Bowl. \\ The defending Memorial Cup\ champions, the Soo Greyhounds, ', will provide the opposition for the Oshawa Generals in a 2:00 p.m. game. Many prizes will be available, courtesy of Coca-Cola, with the first 1,000 fans entering the Civic Auditorium Auditorium receiving a Coca-Cola Kurt Browning squeeze bottle. Last year's special Super Bowl matinee drew a season high crowd of 4,005. At the Dinoskate competition held in Uxbridge on December 28, these three skaters from the Bowmanville Figure Skating Club did exceptionally well in their respective categories. From left: Alyssa Piney, Noah Renison (fourth), Roderick Reitano (bronze medal). The Bowmanville Figure Skating Club sent the above skaters to Woodville during a competition held on January 15-16. Front row, (1-r), Emily Scoffield, Natalie Morel (silver medal), Kiersten Allore, Nicole Nicole Sarris (silver medal.) Back row, (1-r), Tiffany Lindsay (silver medal), Katie Baragar, Lauren Alexander Alexander (gold medal), Sarah Monaghan (gold medal), Robyn Brouse (silver medal), Colleen Divell (bronze and silver medal). Hornets Sting Other Teams At Tournament The BRHL Non-Contact League Hornets won the 'A' Championship at the City of Vaughan Atom Tournament Tournament on January 22. Chris Burritt in goal, helped by his air-tight defensive corps, recorded a 5-0 shutout victory against Georgetown Georgetown in the first game. The Hornets' goal-scorers were Jon Black (two), Clint Krummenach- er, Scan Mitchell, and Steven King. Assists went to Rob Cummer, Jon Black, Greg Quinlan, and Sean Mitchell. Mitchell. The Hornets made a record number of passes, during the game, and many more assists could have been awarded. awarded. In game two, the Hornets outlasted a determined Vaughan squad with a 6- 4 triumph. - . . Jon Black led the way with four goals, as' Mike Sellers and Clint Krummenacher notched one apiece. Assists were awarded to Pat Quinlan and Kyle Widmeyer (two each), Jon Black, and Sean Mitchell. Again, the Hornets' passing attack, unequaled in the tournament, was the ' deciding factor. The Hornets met Kincardine in the 'A' final, and with three balanced lines, prevailed by a 8-1 count. Goals came from Jon Black (3), Sean Mitchell (2), Steven King (2), and Michael Murphy. Single assists were by Jason Wilson, Mike Sellers, Sean Mitchell, Shawn Linnell, Pat Quinlan, Jon Black, and Steven King. Clint Krummenacher had two assists. Disciplined play by Rob Vale, Brent Dechene, and Michael Rotondi, frustrated the opposition throughout the tournament. Jon Black, Steven King, and Chris Burritt were chosen as MVPs during the day. The Hornets would like to thank their parents for their support and encouragement encouragement during the season. The Hornets are sponsored by the Men's Non-Contact Hockey League. 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