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8 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, Wednesday, August 24,1994 Terry Fox Run for Cancer Back in '94 Mosport Track Record Crushed by Eight Cars Deadly Aim at Dunk Tank Target "It wilt be a 10k run and it'll start at Memorial Park -- the same as it has for the last eight years except for last year," says Yeo. She, herself, is a long-time participant participant in the Marathon of Hope that Canadians took up 14 years ago when bone cancer victim Terry Fox could no longer continue his cross- Canada marathon. The 1993 Terry Fox run never panned out in Bowmanvillc due to "communication problems," Yeo recalls. recalls. But many faithful runners still took pledges that year and joined the Oshawa run. Prior to that, the Bowmanvillc event was organized by the Kinsmen Kinsmen and Kinettes, said Yeo, Thousands Thousands of dollars were raised for innovative innovative cancer research. ; "It's a worthy cause and it's a shame we don't get more interest than we do. People can walk or run. They can bike, they can even rol- Baker Construction Defeats Etobicoke In their final season game, Baker Construction soundly defeated Etobicoke Etobicoke 12-0 and retained their lead in the CSL's Under-10 division. Although Although the DYSL team was undefeated undefeated all season, it faced some stiff competition competition for the title of League champions -- the lead going into the game was only a single point -- and a loss would have been costly. Whitby, however, helped the cause by losing their concluding game against Wexford. Wexford. In their first season in the Central soccer league, the Baker Construction Under 10 team certainly proved they belong. Darlington finished the season with 12 wins and two ties and led the league in all stats, including goals for at 68 and goals against at only 9. "The boys had a super season and earned the championship," said Coach Gary Nemisz. "They worked hard, had fun and gave 100%." These deserving deserving players arc: Andrew King, Tyler Brown, Ben Wannamakcr, Eric Shah, Brad Perry, Scan Lcfort, Michael Michael Bennett, Colin Baker, Jeff Larsh, Kyle Mackenzie, Mike Bertoni Garrett Nemisz, Jonathan Prins, Erik Downing, Jesse Smillie and Bradley Bakker. The coaching staff is Head Coach Gary Nemisz, Coaches James Baker and Tony Shah and Manager Dave Larsh. -------- -- ---- | We Will Never Advertise In The Statesman Again! Hrdnn and Dianna of Mary Brown's Chicken until our staff has fully recovered and are again prepared for the incredible response from our customers. "Our recent 2 for 1 Snack Offer which we advertised exclusively in The Statesman and The Independent, was so well received that we were literally rushed off our feet... and we loved it!" "We've always been delighted with the results from advertising with The Statesman and The Independent, and this latest promotion was no exception." "Yes ... there are many different publications that make promises and offer the 'best deal', but we've always found The Statesman and The Independent worked for us. After all, they're produced locally by local people. They don't make promises. They produce results." Put Clarington's community newspaper to work for you. Canadian &taUsman 62 King St. W. Bowmanvillc Telephone 623-3303 *1 ■ - - - . -- ®J> After a one-year absence, the Terry Fox Run for Cancer research returns to the streets of Bowman- ville. It takes place on Sunday, September September 18th. Organizing the 1994 event are Roz Yeo and members of the local chapter of the Beta Sigma Phi International International Sorority. T£#$y lerskate. There are lots of ways to do it." On run day, clearly marked arrows arrows will direct runners from Memorial Memorial Park on Liberty Street, along Baseline Rd. and Concession Rd., and then back to finish at the park. Volunteers will direct participants at the main registration table in the park from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Pledge forms can be picked up at the IDA Drugstore on King Street in Bowmanvillc. T-shirts with the Terry Fox logo should be on sale the day of the run. Prices may range from $10 to $15. Terry Fox Run Has Raised In Excess of $135,000,000 Soon after Terry Fox lost his right leg to bone cancer in 1977 he began die cross-Canada "Marathon of Hope" that would capture the attention attention and admiration of the world. Despite his illness, the young B.C. man ran 26 miles every day for 143 days. But before he reached his final destination, his cancer returned. returned. He died in June of 1981. While Terry's own run ended in Thunder Bay, his cause has been taken up by thousands in Canada and 34 other countries who believe cancer can be beaten. The Terry Fox run is held every year on the third Sunday in Septem ber and is reputed to be the largest single-day fund-raiser for cancer research research in the world. To date, over $135 million has been raised worldwide. Last year, in Canada alone, 550,000 participants helped raise $8.5 million. 1994 marks the 14th year for the run and its success is largely due to volunteers who organize routes at 3,000 sites in Canada. Organizers hope to exceed last year's national total so the research projects that the funds support can continue. Today, scientists all over the world receive funding to discover the secrets behind early detection, treatment and cures for all cancers. In qualifying for Sunday's feature World challenge race at Mosport Park, eight drivers officially broke the track record set only a year ago by Elliott Elliott Forbcs-Robinson in a 300 ZX. . All eight drivers were six seconds under the old record of one minute, 31.204 seconds (a speed of 97.061 miles per hour or 156.190 kilometres per hour.) The first of the eight leading this incredibly fast brigade was none other other than Canadian "King" Richard Spenard, from Belleville, Ont., driving driving a Chevrolet Camaro. Spenard set a new lap record of 1 minute, 25.198 seconds. Price Cobb of Evergreen, Co., driving a Porsche 911 turbo, also broke the track record and sat in second second position on the grid. Cobb's time was 1 minute, 25.678 seconds. The third place position was held by Mauro Baldi, of Monte Carlo, MC. Baldi, also driving a Porsche 911.Turbo, 911.Turbo, broke the back record with a time of 1 minute, 26.266 seconds. The other five drivers who broke the track record include: Elliot Forbcs-Robinson, of Denver, Co., in a Nissan 300 Turbo, John Heinricy of Holly, Mi, in a Corvette, Victor Sif- ton, of Lake Simcoe, Ont., in a Camaro; Camaro; John Schneider of Dallas, Texas in a Nissan 300, and Steve Dinan, of Cupertino, Cupertino, CA., in a BMW 540i. A Bleacher Creature takes aim at the dunk tank target, hoping to sink baseball coach Jim McCaffery at Saturday's BNBA Baseball Fun Day. The delighted Bleacher Creatures managed to sink their coach on six out of eight throws at the season-ending event at the Recreation Complex. Well, that's what you get for teaching the kids how to throw a ball! If you are new to Bowmanville... WELCOME SERVICE would like to call on you with Housewarming Gifts and Information about your new location, Call Your Hi Neighbour Hostess Marie Hodge at 623-7452