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Page 2 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, December 23, 1998 Section Two Game On for High School Varsity Sports Lights arc expected to replace the darkness that has occupied area gymnasiums, allowing varsity athletics to once again be an integral part of a students' high school experience. That's the good news from the recent contract settlement reached between the teachers' union and the school board. According to Bill Todd, head of physical education at Bowmanvillc High School, the withdrawal of voluntary services by teachers at his school has been lifted. "Our school is going to have 98 per cent of the coaches returning to coach varsity spoils," he said prior to departing for the Christmas holidays. "The coaches arc more than willing to return, and arc happy to gel things going," he reported. The high returning rate of coaches is both encouraging encouraging and a credit to the teachers, considering the hard feelings that naturally develop over lengthy contract negotiations. Many could have adopted the stance to never again volunteer their time. Even the two per cent who aren't returning can be accounted for, said Todd. One of the coaches has retired, another moved, while the third is going to devote time to establish a strong intramural athletics program at the school. Despite the contract settlement, Bowmanvillc is in a bit of a predicament when it comes to fielding school teams. The Durham Board of Education is still without a settlement, and the bulk of the LOSSA league is comprised comprised of teams in that board. Bowmanvillc is a member member of LOSSA. So, in the meantime, Todd hopes to set up exhibition games with COSSA teams, which include Clarke and St. Stephen's. If the Durham Board settles in the new year, a spring schedule could include track and field, badminton, boys' baseball, girls' softball, soccer, and rugby. An Ontario championship will also be offered in girls' hockey, and BHS is hoping to participate in it. When noon-hour meetings were scheduled to test the interest of students in establishing teams, the response was overwhelming, says Todd. "The kids have realized from the start that there wasn't going to be any varsity sports, sq there; hasn't been as much protest as you might think," said Todd when asked what the reaction of the students had been during the withdrawal of voluntary services. In the absence of school sports, many of the young athletes have turned to club programs to help fill the void. But the club program can't' serve the interest of everyone, Todd pointed out. "High school sports are desperately needed," said the veteran of 25 years of coaching. "Certain kids can't make a club team because they either aren't talented enough, or they can't afford it. If not for high school athletics, that kid would be left out." In addition to sports, it's expected that other programs programs like drama, dance, and music will also get underway when students and teachers return in the new year. Co Steel Lasco Peewees Record Upset Over CAA On December 18, the Co Steel Lasco Clarington Peewee girls' hockey team upset their rivals, CAA by the score of 3-1. The win gives the girls of Steel the series lead 2 games to 1 and bragging rights for the Town of Clarington. Coach Doug Me Cumber always gets bis troop fired up against Gail Frenetic and her cross-town rivals. The Co Steel Lasco girls came out flying and scored first with Whitney Foskctl hammering a shot at the CAA net that their goalie couldn't handle to open the scoring. Danielle Me Cumber stood tall in her own net to hold the CAA girls at bay, with numerous spectacular saves. The defense of Ashleigh Parks, Candace Allen, Amanda Leonard, Stephanie Wood and Rebecca Belbcck were solid, constantly breaking up attacks and sending their forwards up ice with pinpoint passes. CAA finally scored off a scramble scramble to tie the game at 1-1. The girls of Steel picked up the pace and Erin Haass went coast to coast to put Steel out in front 2-1. Erin also played Santa Claus by handing out numerous gift wrapped beautiful passes to her teammates. Forwards Emily Broome, Danielle Jordan, Jacqueline Mitchell, Carly Me Coll, Alex Heideman and Kimberly Van Leyden constantly applied pressure pressure on the CAA team forcing them at every opportunity. Whitney Foskclt put this game away with her second of the game to put Co-Steel ahead 3-1. She stole the puck ■ at centre ice and went in alone on the CAA goalie who was helpless as Whitney snapped one into the corner. Congratulations girls on your second win of the year! Way to go! On December 5 the Co Steel Lasco team lost 6-1 to the Oshawa Cordova team. Despite playing well the girls were beat by the better team this night. Erin Haass scored the lone Clarington goal and again Danielle Me Cumber stood on her head to keep the score respectable. Keep working hard girls and have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all!!! CMHA Calendar Winners The following ate the Clarington Minor Hockey Association calendar winners for the month of December. Kalean Meraw $40, Maurice DeHarros $40, Arthur Gauthier $40, Ron Burns $40, Bill Kennedy $160, Sid de Graaf $40, Anna Proctor $40, Bert Snowden $40, Darrell Knox $40, Don Lake $40, Gary Halley $1,000, Lynne Lal'oinle $100, Al Zomparelli $100, Belly Rigan $100, Mike Dupont $100. Kalean Meraw $100, Dot flocking $100, Dennis Hines $40, Gary Sherban $40, Mrs. J. Cltenew $40, Mr. & Mrs. R. Gnrniss $200, Danny Saunders $200, Ryan Webb $40, Merril Henry $40, Jeff Shepard $40, Peter Ooslerholl $120. Laing McHardy Rohr Midgets Reach Finals of Tournament The Laing, McHardy, Rohr Midgets hosted a 'AA' tournament on December 4-6. The Toros opened against Oakville and skated skated to a 5-2 victory. In their second game, the Toros faced a good Sudbury squad. Entering the third period, the Toros were leading 5-4. The Toros held on for a very entertaining 7-6 win. Their last round robin game matched the Toros against Scarborough, which the Toros won handily 7-2 to clinch the division title and advance to the semi-final game against Nepean. Against Nepean, the Toros scored the winner carly in the last period as Nepean could not beat Toro nctminder Rob Kameka again in a 3-2 victory. victory. The Toros met Brampton in the tournament tournament championship final. The Toros skated to a 2-0 first period lead, only to have the Brampton team battle back to tic the game at 2-2. With 3:28 remaining remaining in the game and overtime overtime looming, Brampton got one past the Toros goalkeeper to take a 3-2 lead. They managed to hold on for the win and the tournament championship. The great goallending of Rob Kameka and Jeff Crokc supported the Toro cast who played some of their best hockey of the season. Nick Smith was chosen as one of the game stars in the final game. Providing offence for the Toros during the weekend weekend were: Nick Smith 4 goals, 5 assists; Jon Black 4 goals, 4 assists; Ian Sinclair 4 goals, 4 assists; Darren Kok 2 goals, 5 assists; Mike Cyr 1 goal, 6 assists; Chris Eaton 2 goals, 3 assists; Mike Harper 4 assists; Ian Cuthbcrlson I goal, 3 assists; Dan Turcotte 2 goals, 1 assist; Tom Jennings 1 goal, 2 assists; Matt Stout, Darryl Adams and Ryan McKnight 2 assists each; Kyle Welch 1 goal. The Toros would like to thank Brad Adams and his committee for an extremely extremely well-run tournament. They would also like to thank the Orono Midget rep team for filling in on short notice and performing performing respectably. Blue Jays Hit Home Run with Cheque Donation to Grandview Children's Centre A cheque presentation was just one of the highlights of a Christmas party that was held at Grandview Children's Centre in Oshawa on Friday, December 18. Alyson Quanlrill, wife of Blue Jay reliever Paul, made a $2,500 donation to Grandview on behalf of the Blue Jays. The money was raised through the baseball baseball team's charitable foundation. Accepting the cheque on behalf of Grandview is Harold Whitbread. Also taking part in the presentation is fourlcen-month-old Reese Quanlrill. '/ ' :: I i ■' Gary Conway Alan Lobb Harry Cooke Doug Rutherford Paul Lane Ross Metcalf Paul & Susan Morris Debra Kelleher Thomas Payton Dorothy Morris Morris Funeral Ci-iapel 4 Division Street, Bowm anvil le Serving the community since 1841 >>