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Page 6 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, December 3,1997 Section Two Give These Guys a Raise Michael Jordan tops the list as the athlete who earned the most money (salary plus endorsements) in 1997, checking in at $78.3 million. Evander Holyfield was second at $54.3 million. Surprisingly, Tiger Woods was down in sixth at $26.1 million. Off to the 1998 Olympics Defenceman Adam Foote, of the Colorado Avalanche, was named to Canada's Olympic hockey that will be favoured to win the gold medal in Nagano, Japan. The Whitby native makes his summer home down by the lake in Newcastle. Always on the lookout for some new tips and advice to help with the weekly football selections, I picked up a newspaper newspaper published in Las Vegas this past weekend called Gaming Today: News You Can Bet On. It differs from the other two sports publications that are available here in town -- Winner's Edge, and Las Vegas Sporting News -- in that it is oriented to the entire gambling scene in Las Vegas. There are the usual handicapper's picks for the upcoming week in the NFL, NBA, and college basketball, basketball, but the majority of the articles centre around the entire gambling industry, including pieces on playing poker, video slot machines, horse racing, craps, keno, casinos, casinos, entertainment, and restaurant restaurant reviews. Some of the more interesting sports-related items include: • a list of 49 bookies from various casinos who give their selections for the NFL. The list includes their record from last week and their overall record. It also includes the highest rated overall picks for the week. For instance, this past week, the top three picks among the bookies included: 76% selected the Minnesota Vikings over the Green Bay Packers, 73% chose Detroit who covered the spread against Chicago, and 71% liked the underdog Kansas City Chiefs, who upset the San Francisco 49'ers. Of special note, Joe Lupo, of' the Stardust, who is a regular on The Fan 590 on Sunday mornings, was in third place with an overall mark of 104-75 heading into this past weekend. He was one of only eight handicappers who had reached the 100-win plateau. • the three biggest myths about sports bookmakers are: (1) when a major upset occurs, bookmakers always lose; (2) bookmakers don't care who wins or loses because they have balanced action on the game; (3) oddsmakers must be geniuses because they often come so close to the actual point spread outcome of NFL games. To dispell the third myth about the point spread, statistics show that in 3,085 NFL games played over 14 seasons, only 2% of the time was the line perfect or landing landing right on the number. • personal and professional professional items of baseball great Mickey Mantle were recently recently put up for auction, bringing bringing in a total of $541,880 for charity. Some of the items and the money they fetched included: a copy of his last public speech ($24,150), a tuxedo he wore at Billy Martin's wedding ($13,800), a passport ($9,200), a signed American Express platinum card ($7,175), and a lock of hair ($6,900). • a former Olympian who has been battling breast cancer for the past 18 months -- now in remission -- held an auction to help rebuild her life. Among the items she had to part with were her 100-metre silver medal from the 1972 Olympics ($52,000), and the flag she carried into the Montreal Olympic Stadium in 1976. The auction was part of a lunch in her honour which raised more than $300,000 to be shared between her and the Cancer Foundation. • the Toronto Blue Jays are listed at 30/1 to win the 1998 World Series. The favourites are the Atlanta Braves 9/5, and Baltimore Orioles at 6/1. The Philadelphia Flyers are favoured to win the Stanley Cup at odds of 4/1, followed by Detroit at 5/1. The Maple Leafs are 85/1, only slightly better than the odds for Los Angeles, Boston and San Jose. Bowmanville's connection connection on the Henry St. (Whitby) high school senior boys' football team were celebrating a LOSSA championship on Saturday afternoon. Quarterback Rob Fillmore, and offensive lineman John Paton, helped their team to a convincing convincing 41-14 victory over Pine Ridge. Fillmore ran for two touchdowns, and passed for another 60-yard strike. . Henry St. deféated Dunbarton 38-6 to advance to the championship championship game. In the other semi-final, Pine Ridge edged Uxbridge 14-12. Fillmore,-a senior, was named the league's MVP. Some Division I schools in the U.S. have shown some interest, including California, Michigan, and Rice. Four Canadian universities, universities, Bishop's, Laurier, York, and U of T, would also like to see Fillmore enrol at their school. Paton, 6'3" and 318 pounds, still has one year of high school eligibility left. Avren Links i scene Saturday afternoon afternoon for an exciting major tyke game between CISC and the Ayren Links Golf Club Big Dogs. Both goalies, Zachary Higgins for Ayren Links and Denby McKenzie for CIBC, came up big to keep the game close. Early goals by Gregory Camacho, Kyle Park and Matt Gore allowed Ayren Links to move into a quick 3-0 lead before Brady Bums broke away for a goal to pull CIBC within two. Brett Chapman scored twice later in the game for Ayren Links, while Mark Vandermeer and Ryan Meyer replied for CIBC for a 5-3 decision for Ayren Links over a very, game CIBC team. The victory improved fneir record to six wins and two losses The victory moved the Ayren Links team to 6 wins and 2 losses on the season with no ties. Members of the team include: Zachary Higgins, Timothy Kay, Tyler Stauffer, Brett Chapman, Kyle Park, Anthony Conte, Gregory Camacho, Matt Gore, Brandon Kingston, Emily Vanderduim, Brendan Harrison, Chris Rivcst, Gordie Turner, Kristi Farrow and Curtis Brown. ft Newcastle Skating Club 1997-98 Winter Registration Mon. Dec. 1st 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Tues. Dec. 2nd 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. at the Newcastle Arena Board Room Kidskate 3 - 5 years old 10 week session $75.00 Ice Breakers Adult Skate 10 week session $75.00 Canpowerskate 10 week session $95.00 All sessions start early January, For more information call: Bruce 987-9933 or Pauleen 623-8609 cj.p. I MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT WINTER AQUATIC REGISTRATION The registration process for all those interested in registering their child(ren) in the winter session of Aquatic programs from Aqua Tots 1 to Aqua Quest Level 12 may do so as follows: FITNESS CENTRE - BOWMANVILLE Date: Saturday, December 6, 1997 Location: Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex Time: 9:00 to 11:00 a.m, PRIVATE AND SEMI-PRIVATE REGISTRATION Date: Tuesday, December 9, 1997 Location: Community Services - Town Hall COURTICE COMMUNITY COMPLEX Date: Saturday, December 13, 1997 Location: Courtice Community Complex Time: 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. PRIVATE AND SEMI-PRIVATE REGISTRATION Date: Tuesday, December 16,1997 Location: Community Services ■ Town Hall FOR INFORMATION CONTACT THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT AT 623-3379 ST\g MUNicmitYor j^jlarington CJ.P. Gymnast Selected lor Special BALANCING ACT - Bowmanville gymnast Alisha Conahaii performs a routine on the balance beam while competing for the University of Northern Illinois, where she is entering her junior year of an athletic scholarship. At an awards banquet in October, the 21-year-old was presented with the John Tucker Memorial Scholarship Fund, which goes to a student-athlete that exemplifies an excellent physical and mental attitude. She also won an academic award for her 3.75 overall average and for making the Dean's List. by Brad Kelly Stall Writer Hard work and high praise landed gymnast Alisha Conahan a prestigious prestigious award at the University of Northern Illinois. "I am not familiar with even one instance when Alisha has been in the gym (practice or competition) that she has not given 100%." Gymnastics Coach Bobbie C'esarek The Bowmanville resident resident was presented with the John Tucker Memorial Scholarship Fund at an awards banquet held in October. The award is presented presented annually to a student-athlete student-athlete who exemplifies exemplifies the ideals all coaches and athletes strive for: an excellent physical and mental attitude. Conahan won the award based on the strong recommendation from her coach, Bobbie Ccsarek. "Alisha is always the first one in the gym for practice and the last one to leave at the end of the day," wrote Cesarek in her nomination letter. "I am not familiar with even one instance when Alisha has been in the gym (practice or competition) that she has not given 100%. She loves the sport and constantly constantly strives for the perfection perfection that it demands." She also won an academic academic award for her 3.75 grade point average and for making the Dean's List. The 21-year-old, who is on a full athletic scholarship, scholarship, was the only gymnast from Northern Illinois last year to qualify as an all- around competitor to the NCAA Regional Gymnastics Championships that were held in Alabama. Unfortunately, a herniated disc in her back restricted her performance. Despite the injury, she managed to finish in the top half. "I couldn't even bend over or practice," said Conahan while home for the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday holiday this past weekend. <l The doctors didn't know how I was even able to compete. But there was no way I was going to miss competing because I had been training all year to qualify." This year, as a junior, Conahan has been named team captain, and will be expected to exhibit some leadership to a squad that is welcoming eight newcomers. newcomers. The Division I school, located in DeKalb, Illinois, will begin its Midwestern Collegiate season in January. Conahan, who is working on new routines for the beam, floor, and bars, is hoping for a return trip to the Regionals again this year. Western Flavour by Chris Rourke Staff Writer This weekend's Clarington Toros Midget Classic tournament will have a western flavour. The 16 teams will come from Durham Region, Toronto, Sudbury, Milton, and one team from Alberta. Clint Trimble, formerly of Bowmanville, is bringing a team from Lac La Biche, Alberta. The Alberta players will be billeted at the homes of midget Toro players. The Alberta squad will be in the same division as the Toros. The teams will square off on Saturday, "We should see very good competition in the whole tournament," tournament tournament chairman Rick Lefort told The Statesman. "Most of the teams are' unknown, so it'll make it more interesting." The Toro Midget Classic, sponsored once again by Clintar, starts Friday night, December 5,- and concludes Sunday with the championship game at 4:30 p.m. The tournament is com-. prised of 16 teams, which arc divided into four divisions divisions of four. The four division winners move on to the semi-finals on Sunday morning, The Goodyear midget Toros, coached by Rick Kok, come into this weekend weekend confident. "The guys arc playing a lot better," Kok said, "In a tournament like this, the specialty teams arc key." The Toros come into the weekend with an 8-7-4 record in their league. Two weekends ago they advanced to the finals of a tournament in Ajax, where they lost 4-2. Round robin play will begin on Friday and wrap up Saturday night. The four division winners will move on to the semi-finals at 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, the championship championship game begins at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday. CORRECTION NOTICE We wish to draw your attention to the following in our Vest Gifts - Best Prices" flyer. Page 19. GE cordless telephone, 69-8055-0, does NOT feature 10-number memory. ALSO... We wish to draw your attention to the following in our 'Scrooge Savings Guide' flyer. . Page 8. Cordless wet/dry hand vac, 43-6330-6. Copy reads: Reg. 39.99, Sale 34.99, Save 5.00. Should read: Great Buy 34.99 Page 14. Item 2.74LTotelocker, 42-3067-4. Copy should read: Save 37%, NOT 50% Page 17. Men's corded shaver, 43-8733-6. Copy reads: Reg. 44.99, Sale 39.99. Should read: Everyday Low Price 39.99 Page 24. Item 2. Speaker phone, 69-8024-4. Copy reads: Reg. 49.99, Sale 39.99, Save 10.00. Should read: . Low Price 39.99. Page 28. B & D mini snakelight, 65-2199-2. Copy reads: Reg. 21.99, Sale 17.99. Should read: Everyday Low Price 17.99 Page 49. Item 1. Wide-angle binoculars, 76-1033-6. Copy Should read: 7 x 35mm lens, NOT 7 x 50mm. Page 60. The illustrations for Lego Whirling Time Warper or Sting Ray Explorer sets, 50-4878-8 and Lego Alien Avenger or Deep Reef Refuge sets, 50-4879-6 should be transposed. We sincerely regret any inconvenience we may have caused you. ©J.P, cnole 348/349-97 zones:1,4,6,9,SALT Z^= The Peterborough Victoria Northumberland end Clirlngton Roman Catholic Separate School Board CO-ORDINATOR S.E.V.E.C. SUMMER GROUP EXCHANGE 1998 The Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Roman Catholic Separate School Board is seeking a Co-ordinator for the S.E.V.E.C. (Society for Educational Visits and Exchanges in Canada) Summer Group Exchange. Responslbililies • hiring student monitors; y organizing publicity in schools; • conducting home interviews with potential participants; • planning exchange program activities. • organizing and supervising group activities. Duration: •Part-time, January-June 1998 • Full-time, July 1998 Requirements: • Applicant must be a qualified teacher. • Applicant must be fluent in English and French. • Applicant must have their own vehicle. • Applicant must be able to receive the twin co-ordinator in his/her home for two weeks in July. • Applicant must be available to attend a weekend training session in Ottawa in January 1998, Deadline tor applications: Tuesday, December 9,1997 Please direct questions and forward applications to Anne Normand, French Resource Person - The Peter L. Roach Catholic Education Centre 1355 Lansdowne Street West, Peterborough, Ontario, K9J 7M3 Phone: (705) 748-4861, ext. 257 • Fax: (705) 748-5187 Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted, In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the personal Infonnnllon provided Is collected under the Education Act and will be used to dctenninc eligibility for employment, Successful candidates will be required to provide professional references and a police records check as a condition of employment. Jim Pilkington DM Foil Hoard Chairperson Director of Education ©J.P.JJ