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2 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, August 28, 1996 Devonish's Olympic Misfortune by Brad Kelly It was refreshing to sit and listen to an Olympic athlete who didn't perform up to her own expectations be very candid candid about her performance. And it toe* Newtonville long jumper Nicole Devonish to finally step forward and speak quite frankly about her Olympic result. "I was really disappointed and somewhat embarrassed," embarrassed," she said to a small gathering at the Newtonville church recently. "I didn't jump anywhere near what I was capable of. I wanted a personal best. If you don't win, the least you want to come up with is a personal best. I didn't and was embarrassed." embarrassed." Thank you. meanor suggested that the end result was secondary to the At that level, the objective is to win a medal. If it's not, then stay home. She finished 16th out of 25 jumpers in her pool, failing to advance to the finals the following day. While recounting the entire experience, Devonish was able to keep those who gathered to pay tribute to her amused and interested in her story. During the elaborate opening ceremonies, the former BHS student made an effort to get in behind the flag bearer for obvious reasons. "I wanted to get on TV," she said with a laugh. dium during the opening ceremonies was "unbelievable she recalled. But that emotion paled in comparison to the lighting of the torch. Once the athletes realized that it was legendary boxer Muhammed Ali who would light the torch, everyone's thoughts became one. "Everyone was saying 'Please just don't drop the torch.' As for the bombing that marred the Olympics, the University University of Texas student was nowhere near the incident. She said a lot of the athletes became very frightened, and some of the athletes didn't want to go out anyway. As for Canada's brightest moment at the games - the victory by Donovan Bailey in the 100m - Devonish became became wrapped up in the emotion of the win just as millions on the 2000 Olympics in Australia. "I just have to be there," she declared. "If I can per form the way I want and should, I will be in medal conten BROKEN WINDSHIELD? FREE GAS BAR-B-Q while supplies last with every windshield replacement PLUS WE PAY YOUR DEDUCTIBLE on most insurance claims 1 E 31 S 1 AutoGlo// 19 SILVER STREET, BOWMANVILLE CALL TODAY 623-4225 OSHAWA 571-7852 PORT HOPE 885-4696 . © J.R. by Chris Rourke The Bowmanville Eagles have finished week one of training camp with a flurry of activity. The team played their first exhibition game on Sunday night at the Newcastle Arena against Trenton. The Eagles won by a score of 9-2. Leading up to Sunday night, the team held three days of scrimmages (August 19-21) to open training camp before holding their annual Black and White game last Saturday for the younger ; ; r^f- players hopeful of making the final roster. Eagles President and General General Manager, Mike Laing, was busy signing seven players and three coaches to a card. He signed returning players Matt Armstrong, Jay Cannings, Steve Blais and Scott Imrie. He also signed Gary Adams, Adams, who was part of the 1994-95 Jr C team that went to the All-Ontario finals, and two players from British Columbia, Columbia, centreman Dustin ï: V'l Kersey and right winger Mike Kimmel. Laing is very high on the two players from B.C. "They are used to leadership, leadership, playing on winning teams and putting points on the board," he told The Statesman last week. "I think from our standpoint our defence defence was very weak last year and we had a power play that didn't work, so we think they can improve the power play." After signing seven players to a card, Laing locked up a coaching staff as • ' XZ 'A z f a "'-' ^ », -y ^zi, / < "A.. ^ T .< n ' >X ^ l"y I ) The Bowmanville Eagles are in the midst of their second Jr A training camp, currently currently in week two at the Newcastle Arena. Seen here (1-r) are: President and General Manager Mike Laing, new head coach Guy Jacob, defence coach Rene Badeau, and forwards coach Curtis Hodgins watching last Wednesday's (August 21) scrimmage. In background are: equipment manager Mike Donoghue, left, and head scout Mike Gordon. Gordon. well. He signed new head coach Guy Jacob, forwards coach Curtis Hodgins, and defence coach Rene Badeau. The team has also brought in former Chicago Black Hawks power skating coach Mary Giaccaloni and brought back associate coach Jim Jackson to round out the coaching staff. Laing said he has learned a lot from the experience last year of running a Jr A team in the first season. "Last year we waited too long to commit to certain kids," he stated. "It's a hard thing to commit early to a player, then find out later that you shouldn't have. "The other thing I've learned is that an out-of-town player belter be good because there is a financial interest in those players." The team has five players who have been invited to OHL training camps. John Paul Luciuk has a commitment-to commitment-to play with the Detroit Jr Whalers this year. Bob Roney (Peterborough), Adam Armstrong (Oshawa), and Joey Walters (London) are all expected back, while Ben Sen isn't sure whether he'll report report to Peterborough's camp. EAGLES INSIDE: The team played in Streetsville last night (Tuesday)...The team travels to Uxbridge on Saturday to play Stouffville. Game time is 7 p.m...Training camp shifts to the Bowmanville Recreation Complex on Thursday, September September 5. The local Bowmanville Badgers Midget Women's fastball fastball club is currently playing a round-robin playoff format in the Durham Lakeshore Women's Women's Fastball League. The first year Bowmanville Badgers Midgets started the DLWFL playoffs by defeating Picotte Pirates, the league's second place team, by a convincing convincing score of 20-9. The combination of a solid pitching performance by Per- nille Petersen and the booming bat of first baseman Stacey Rout spelled big trouble for the favoured Whitby team. Petersen hurled the complete complete game victory giving up 8 hits, striking out five and walking walking only one Pirate hitter. The Bowmanville team's 23-hit outburst was led by the ever dangerous bat of Stacey Rout who had an outstanding game at the plate driving in a season high seveii Badgers mns while pounding out four hits which included a pair of doubles and three runs scored. In a playoff game played at the Darlington Hydro Park, the local Midget fastball club was beaten 14-10 by the more experienced experienced Whitby team. The game featured timely Rebels hitting and sloppy defensive play by the Badgers. Pitcher Pemille Petersen had an off night going the distance distance and, taking the loss. Al though not hit hard, Petersen struggled with her control and didn't receive strong defensive support from her team-mates. The Badgers fell behind early but battled back to make a game of it until the Rebels broke the game open with seven seven runs in the last two innings. The local Bowmanville Badgers Women's Midget fastball fastball club upset the Durham Lakeshore fastball league's first place team Dodd and Souter in a playoff game played at the Darlington Hydro Park. The first year local team was full measure for its decisive decisive 12-3 win. The Badgers received a stellar stellar pitching performance.from their ace, Pemille Petersen, who threw a complete game four hitter while striking out eight enroute to the win. The Bowmanville team combined strong base running (15 stolen bases) and solid team defense led by a number of outstanding plays by outfielder Jaime Wils- don. After a disappointing team performance in the Provincial Qualifying Tournament in Stouffville, the Badgers have rebounded with a strong showing showing in the Durham Lakeshore Women's Fastball League playoffs. The league playoffs continue next week with the local local club still in the running for the League Championship. Bowmanville Kinsmen Squirt (ages 4 and 5) Hockey Registration on Thursday, August 22nd 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, August 29 th 7 to 9 p.m. at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex Registration Fee: $110.00 Please bring a copy of your birth certificate which must be filed with the OMHA at time of registration. QJ p Liberty Bowl is opening for the season. Youth Bowling Registration Saturday, Sept. 7th 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Cost $8.00 (5 to 18 years) Adult Leagues Mixed - Ladies' - Men's Ladies' (afternoons) Seniors (mornings) _ For information, call 623-5663 Ifc