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Canadian Statesman (Bowmanville, ON), 9 Sep 1998, p. 11

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The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, September 9, 1998 Section Two Page 3 Fastball Player Hits Home Run With Selection of MVP Award by Brad Kelly Staff Writer Hampton's Danielle Allison is trying to carve out a path that will lead her to the United States on a fastball scholarship when she completes high school. If her play at the recent Eastern Canadian Bantam Fastball Championships is any indication, she is on course to achieving her goal. Allison was named the MVP of the tournament, leading her Port Perry Angels baseball team to the gold medal with a thrilling 1-0 extra innings victory over Brampton in the final game. The 16- year-old locked up the prestigious individual award when she doubled home the winning run in the ninth inning of the championship game. During her team's perfect perfect 7-0 record at the tournament tournament held in Nova Scotia, Allison vacated her MOST VALUABLE PLAYER - Danielle Allison was selected as the MVP of the Eastern Canadian Bantam Fastball Championships that were held recently in Nova Scotia. Her game-winning double in the gold medal game gave her team the championship. cm public notice Canada Public Notice CRTC 1998-88. The CRTC has received applications from the. following cable licensees to be relieved, by condition of licence, of the requirement to distribute the new television station licensed to Crossroads Television System, on the basic band pursuant to the Broadcasting Distribution Regulations. The applicants have advised that this station will be distributed on a cable channel that is no higher than channel 36. 1. PARTS OF TORONTO (MISSISSAUGA-PEEL; YORK AND DOWNSVIEW); O'SHAWA, PINE RIDGE, BOWMANVILLE, WHITBY AND HAMPTON; NEWMARKET, BRADFORD, HOLLAND LANDING; KITCHENER, STRATFORD, BRANTFORD, PARIS AND ST. MARY'S; TILLSONBURG; WOODSTOCK, BEACHVILLE AND INGERSOL, Ont. Applications by ROGERS CABLESYSTEMS LIMITED. EXAMINATION OF APPLICATIONS: As noted in the public notice. This application is available through the CRTC in Hull, (819) 997-2429; or our office in Toronto: 55 St. Clair Av. East, Suite 624. The notice is available in alternative format, on request. If you wish to support or oppose the application, write to the Secretary General, CRTC, Ottawa, Ont., K1A 0N2 by 21 September 1998, with proof that you sent a copy to the applicant. For full information, contact the above or CRTC Communications at (819) 997-0313, fax (819) 994-0218, TDD (819) 994-0423, http://www.crtc.gc.ca., or Toll-Free at 1-877-249-CRTC. Canadian Radio-television and Conseil de la radiodiffusion et des Telecommunications Commission télécommunications canadiennes 1*1 Bowmanville Men's Town League Hockey Registration (Contact Hockey) All players interested, please call Grant Brock at 623-4342 (after 6:00 p.m.) or Dave Wright at 623-2964 (after 6:00 p.m.) Newcastle Town League REGISTRATION Sunday, September 13th and Sunday, September 20th from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. at Newcastle Arena $240.00 (paid at time of registration) All games played on Sunday evenings. First games played on October 4th. usual position at third base to pitch her team to an easy 8-1 victory over Newfoundland in the round robin. Prior to her stint on the mound in that game, site had only pitched two innings all season. Looking back on the tournament, the grade 11 student at Bowmanville High School credited the team's coach, Bert Harris, among the factors leading to their success. "We hit really well and played solid defence," she said. "Our pitching was good to. Wc didn't have too many balls hit to us, but the ones wc did, wc caught." To qualify for the Eastern Canadian Championships, Port Perry met a familiar opponent in the finals of the Ontario Summer Games that were held in Guelph in August. Brampton also supplied the opposition for that game, ending in a 4-2 victory victory for Port Perry. The gold medals in the two tournaments concluded concluded a busy season for the team. Over the course of the summer, Allison and her teammates played in 15 tournaments, racking up close to 150 games. They also spent a lot of time travelling. In addition Reactors Travel to Kitchener For Soccer Tournament On August 15, the Darlington Reactors U-14 girls' soccer team travelled travelled to Kitchener to compete compete in the 12th Annual Kitchener International Soccer Tournament. . The first game saw the Reactors matched up against a team from Waterloo, who they beat with a score of 3-2. Goals from Caoimhe O'Donnell, Sarah Little and Sonya Celiberti helped give the Reactors their first win of the tournament. The Reactors played Brampton in their second game of the day. Both teams were very evenly matched, and after sixty minutes of hard play, Brampton went away with a win by a one goal advantage. Final score of the game was 2-1, with striker Julia Scsti scoring for the Reactors. The third game of the day saw the Reactors matched up against the Burlington Villans. The Burlington team came out strong with the Reactors unable to keep up with the fast pace after already having played two games earlier in the day. The Reactors one goal of a 3-1 game was a beautiful set up, by Caoimhe O'Donnell and Kristen Ryan to striker Julia Scsti. The entire team played well and arc to be commended for their hard work. On August 19, the Reactors returned to regular regular league play and hosted a visiting team from Unionvillc. Both teams came out strong and play was back and forth until Darlington was awarded a penalty kick just outside the 18 yd. box. Tanya Zdravkovski had no trouble trouble finding the net making the score 1-0 for the Reactors. In the second half, Julia Scsti scored giving the Reactors a nice two goal lead. Unfortunately, Darlington's two goal lead was short lived when Unionvillc popped one in the net a few seconds later. The Darlington Reactors fought hard to maintain their one goal lead, hut with a few minutes left in the game, Unionvillc was able to go home with a tie. Strong work in the mid- field by Ashley Siciliano and good defensive work by Lauren Alexander helped to keep the hall out of the Reactors end. An amazing effort by sweeper Sarah Little was instrumental instrumental in the game ending in a tie. to the 14-hour ride to Nova Scotia, they travelled to Tennessee and Buffalo. Despite the hectic schedule, the 16-ycar-old isn't interested in changing to another sport. "I find fastball more challenging then soccer," she said. "There arc also more opportunities in fastball fastball with all the travelling and university scouts at tournaments." Looking ahead to next season, many of the players players will be moving up to midget, with hopes of competing at the National Championships. And, based on the success this past season, the team should be favoured to compete for a Canadian title. "They expect us to make it next year," said Allison. Massey House Finishes Season It's hard to believe the soccer season is over. What an awesome time wc had! Newcastle's Massey House Restaurant team made tremendous gains and mastered many skills as the season progressed. Cherished memories included sharks chasing chasing fish at practices, learning stride jumps, Backstreet Boys vs. Spice Girls, and all those smiling faces. Proud coaches Diane Kennedy and Sue Rankin wish to thank all the players for their hard work, and the parents for their help. We would also like to thank the new Massey House Restaurant for providing the team with an end-of-season dinner. Team members include, front row, (l-r), Terri-Lynn Kennedy, Kristen Gcrritson, Katclyn Marshall, Nathan Recalls, Jesse McGibbon, Russell Sheppard, Patrick LeBlanc. Back row, (l-r), Diane Kennedy (asst, coach), Shannon Rankin, Patrick Rempel, Jeffrey Sheppard, Kalynn Bedbrook, Joshua McGee, Catherine Doris, Timmy Reid, Sue Rankin (coach). Lumberjacks Added to Apple Festival Three Hour Show Begins at Noon on October 17lh by Brad Kelly Staff Writer If you happen to be in attendance at the Apple Festival in downtown Bowmanville on Saturday, October 17, and notice some large, burly men walking around carrying axes and chainsaws, don't be alarmed. It's likely that they will be competing in the Professional Lumberjack Competition that will be a part of the annual festivities. festivities. Beginning at noon, 25 competitors are expected to compete in eight different different events for prize money that will total $1,800. Lumberjacks from Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, N.Y., and Michigan are expected to arrive for the three-hour show. "This is going to be a high calibre competition," Newcastle Golf Course Surrenders Another Ace Marcel Barrette, of Bowmanville, waited out the downpour long enough to go back out on Newcastle's back nine, where he aced his first ever holc-in-onc. Friends Kyle McLean and Bob Lyon, also of Bowmanville, witnessed the high 8 iron shot on the now infamous 123 yard, #17. said John Curry, who, when he isn't working as the Regional Manager for Stihl, spends his spare time competing on the lumberjack circuit. "People will be able to watch a world class lumberjack lumberjack competition. You can't go anywhere else and see this calibre." Expected to compete in the invitation only event are the New York State, Ontario, Quebec, and Great Lakes Michigan champions. As well, the competition will boast two former world champions. Gilles Levesque (bowsaw), (bowsaw), and Gaston Dupere (hot saw) are previous winners of world championship championship titles. Both are expected to be in attendance. attendance. The circuit has been in existence for the past 12 years, with lumberjacks competing in eight events, including hot saws, cross cut, bow saw, and the axe throw. "The axe throw is always the most popular with the spectators," says Curry, who lias competed in lumberjack contests for 15 years. Although many of the competitors consider the sport a "hobby," their equipment would suggest otherwise. Much of the equipment that is used is modified, with chainsaws valued at $2,500, and cross-cut saws between $l,500-$2,000. Despite the cost, the sport managed managed to attract 70 competitors competitors to the Ontario Championships that were held in Minden in July. The lumberjack competition, competition, which is sponsored by Tim's Rent-All and Stihl Canada Ltd., will be held at' the vacant lot on King St. in Bowmanville, beside the Olympia Restaurant. If everything goes well, the event could be an annual addition to the Apple Festival. Are you between ages 12 - 18, looking for adventure and travel, thirst for knowledge in orienteering, survival, seamanship, pilotage, sailing and more? THERE IS A PLACE FOR YOU IN THE SEA CADETS! LOCATION: Bowmanville Vellri Complex WHEN: Tuesday nights 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. For more info call 623-1776 Newcastle Skating Club 1998-99 Registration at the Newcastle Arena Sat., September 12 10 a.m. -12 noon Wed., September 16 ... 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Fri., September 18 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Mon., September 21... 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Kidskate 3 - 5 years old 10 week session $75.00 Canskate 5 years and older 1 day $ 150.00 2 day $235.00 Intermediate 31/2 hrs. week $375.00 Senior the price is for full membership $460.00 There will be 1,2,3 day partial memberships available. Ice Breakers Adult Skate 10 week session $80.00 We will be operating two Kidskate and Ice Breaker sessions this year. The first will begin in October and the second will begin in January '99. The Canskate sessions will begin the first week of October and run till the end of March '99. The Senior and Intermediate will begin the week of Sept. Nth. Applications for coaches now being accepted. Submit résumés to Newcastle Skating Club 103 Caroline St. W., Newcastle LIB 1 HI For further information call Dawn 987-3719 or Debbie 623-3741 ' Masprnr 'Speedway gMosprnr 'Speedway Saturday Night Racing By 1^ FORTUNE INVESTMENT Presented JOIN US SEPTEMBER 12TH FOR if"" » X w FAN APPRECIATION NIGHT All Four Classes Door Prizes - , Autograph Session r Pei? t ÏT.Z i Gates Open at 5:30pm ÈiÜSi ^ ~ w TW "~S Racing at 6:00pm Admission: Adults $11.00 Students $8.00 12 and Under Free Information: (905) 983-9141 rA"

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