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Newcastle Novice Stars Post an Easy Shutout Win Over Manvers The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, January 27, 1999 Pace 7 The Newcastle Novices travelled to Manvers on Sunday, January 17, to meet the Mustangs. Newcastle oulhustlcd the Manvers team in the entire period. Newcastle started the ball rolling with a quick goal from Nicholas Araujo assisted by Kelly Palmatccr and Bobby Orr. This was followed closely with another goal by Nicholas Araujo assisted by Matthew Tims. Kelly Palmatccr put in the third, assisted by a clean pass from Carmen Shah. Matthew Tims continued continued the upward points with the fourth goal from a Kelly Palmatccr pass. Kelly Palmatccr continued to have a strong period with the next two goals. The fifth coming from both defensemen Tara Watchorn and Bobby Orr and the sixth from Carmen Shah and Andrew O'Leary. In the second period neither neither team would give up a point. In the third period Matthew Tims scored from Nicholas Araujo and Bobby Orr. Alex Lake scored Newcastle's eighth goal on passes by Nicholas Araujo and Matthew Tims. Kelly Palmatccr put the final ninth goal in assisted by Carmen Shah. Colin Kelly and Cameron Pcloso did an outstanding outstanding job keeping the Manvers forwards from getting getting into our zone. Lindsay Jones got the shutout. Gemini Gymnasts go to Michigan Competition Gemini Gymnastics athletes athletes travelled to Lansing, Michigan, on January 16- 17, to compete in the Great Lakes Invitational gymnastics gymnastics competition. Once again the Gemini athletes had outstanding results, winning the team competition competition in levels 8, 9 and 10. Level 9 Junior (age JO- 13) Nicole MacDonald, of Orono, was 1st overall, 1st on bars, beam, and floor, 7th on vault. Level 8 Junior (age 12) Jackie Cramp, of Courticc, 1st overall, 1st on beam, 2nd on vault, floor, 3rd on bars Level 8 Child (age 9-11) Lorna Button, of Newcastle, 6th overall, 1st on beam, 3rd on floor, 9th on bars Renee Sparkes, of Courticc, 7th overall, 2nd on beam, 8th on vault, bars, and floor Meghan Patrick, of Bowmanville, 8th overall, 4th on floor, 6th on bars, 8th on vault. Hobb Bakker Bergin Hill Minor Peewee Toros Need Overtime for Title in Uxbridge Tourney On January 9-10, the Hobb Bakker Bergin Hill Minor Peewee 'A' Toros travelled to Uxbridge to participate in their Minor Atom and Minor Peewee tournament. In the first game the Toros beat the Willowdale Blackhawks by a score of 3-1. Goals were scored by Tyler Castellan with two, and Derrick Crossey. Assists on the goals were earned by Stephen Mills (2), and Devon Potter. In the second game the Toros lost a close battle by a score of 3-2 against the Port Credit Hurotis. Toro goals were scored by Jeff Perron and John DeMille, with Devon Potter drawing the lone assist. In the third game the Toros were up against the host, club, the Uxbridge Stars. The Toros came out skating hard and fast and took control of the game, winning by a score of 4-1. Goals were scored by Derrick Crossey, Eric Button, Matt Savoie and lyier Castellan, with assists going to John DeMille, Matt Savoie and Trevor Richtler. In the championship final the Toros had their work cut out for them as they met the round robin winners, the Port Credit Hurons. In the first period both teams came out playing hard with lots of end-to-end action. The Toros were moving the puck well and controlling play, but neither team could solve a couple of hot goaltendcrs. The second period was no different as it ended without a goal being scored. In the third period both teams continued to work hard with the Toros' Devon Potter finally finally getting the game's first goal with six minutes remaining. Just over a minute later, Port Credit came back and tied the game, and that is how the third period period ended. Port Credit started the overtime a man short, and just 21 seconds in, Jeff Perron scored the winning goal, giving the Toros a well-deserved first tournament tournament championship. Assisting on the goal was Adam O'Connell. A hard earned game MVP was awarded to GordTapp. Lost for an unknown number of games is defenceman Stephen Mills, who is out with a broken hand suffered in the final game against Port Credit. We all wish Stephen a speedy recovery. TOURNAMENT CHAMPS -- The Hobb Bakker Bergin Hill Minor Peewee 'A' Toros won the championship championship of a tournament held in Uxbridge earlier this month. An overtime goal in the final game against Port Credit helped secure the title. Team members include, not in order in above photo, Kevin Kirkwood, Gordon Tapp, John DeMille, Derrick Crossey, Eric Button, Adam O'Connell, Cory Bruinsma, Tyler Castellan, Kyle Myschowoda, Jeff Perron, Kevin Connelly, Devon Potter, Matt Savoie, Alex Andringa, Adam Hobb, Stephen Mills, Trevor Richtler. The coaches are Ralph Cryderman (coach), Gary O'Connell (asst.), Rick Savoie (asst.), Jim Potter (trainer). Absent is Barbara Potter (manager). The Work Begins on Summer Games 2000 by Brad Kelly Staff Writer GIRLS FASTBALL We are looking for girls born in 1983 or 1984 who are interested in playing : : competitive Fastball. If you or any of your\ friends are interested, please call: | Cindy at 723-6196 or John at 697-9592 ejp The Partners of Hobb Bakker Bergin Hill, Chartered Accountants are pleased to announce the relocation of their Bowmanville office to: 222 King Street East, Suite 103 Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 1P6 Hobb Bakker Bergin Hill, through offices in Bowmanville and Oshawa, provide the following services: • Accounting & Auditing • Computer & Bookkeeping Services • Personal, Corporate, Estate & Farm Tax Preparation • Business Consulting & Valuation • Financial, Estate and Tax Planning Telephone: (905) 623-9461 Fax (905) 623-9734 Now that the announcement has been made that Durham Region will host the 2000 Ontario Summer Games, the real work begins for volunteers volunteers in Clarington's sporting community. Clarington will host men's baseball and soccer during the Summer Games, which will attract 3,000 athletes, coaches and managers to the Region. At this point, planning to host the two events is in its infancy, with locations yet to be determined. However, it's no surprise that Soper Creek Park in Bowmanville, Harvey Jackson Memorial Park in Kendal, and Orono Park are logical sites for baseball. The Darlington Fields and the soccer pitch behind Orono Public School are likely ÉÏÏ are choices for soccer. The Games will run for four days during the third week of August in the year 2000. "Everyone is very satisfied with the sports that Clarington ended up with," said Joe Caruana, the Director of Community Services for Clarington. "With *yUcAal& &6ewiole£ ■ ' L 0 LEASING ON '99 CAVALIERS ' , y y :/ DONT TILL MAY! ON REMAINS© O V\ FROMpUft. INVÉNÎm WS | Hwv. H2 I TJ -<£- 3 o o 1 N * t Years Anniversary CHEVROLET OLDSMOBILE CHEVY TRUCKS 2728 Courtlce Rd. and Hwy. #2, Courtice TELEPHONE: 905-436-2222 •SERVICE •PARTS •BODYSHOP baseball and soccer, we have a great volunteer base to draw from to help make it happen. "People are already telling me that if we need help, just call." Caruana was a member of the committee that submitted submitted a bid to host the Summer Games in the Durham Region, and also sat on a sub-committee that decided which sports would be best suited for each community. He said the "flexibility of the facilities" that Clarington had to offer for baseball and soccer made it an ideal choice to host those sports. The next step in the process will be to hold a meeting with the volunteer associations of baseball and soccer in Clarington, which will likely happen in February, says Caruana. Items on the agenda will include what facilities to use, how to schedule practice time, transportation for athletes, accommodations, accommodations, and various other concerns that need to be addressed in conjunction conjunction with hosting an event of this magnitude. magnitude. To help offset the cost of hosting the Summer Games, the Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation will provide the Region of Durham with a grant of up to $400,000 to help upgrade facilities where needed. That money will be split among the municipalities. municipalities. How the money will be split and what percentage will be given to each municipality is yet to be determined. determined. "I'll be in there getting what I can for Clarington," vowed Caruana, adding that many of the facilities in the municipality will only need some minor changes as opposed to a complete complete overhaul. Durham Region was selected to host the Summer Games, beating out bids from St. Catharines and Timmins. It's the first time in the Games' 30-year history that a regional municipality has been selected as host. CMHA Calendar Draw Winners The following are the Clarington Minor Hockey Association calendar winners winners for the month of January. Ron Birkett, $300, Susan Born/Virginia Damico, Ajax, $100, Marie McCarran, Courtice, $40, Purple Hill Orange Lodge c/o T. Wright (Bow.) $40, Brandon Mitchell, Bowmanville, $40, John Duncan, Bowmanville $40, Vaughn Lodcr, Brampton, $40, Heather Brcar/Dave Lane, Whitby, $100, Marlene Neal, Courticc, $40, Jeffrey Nicuwcnhuis, Bowmanville, $40, Pauline Daigle, Oshawa, $40, Larry Forscy, Bowmanville $40, Martin Ross, Bowmanville $40, Liane Vclckc, Port Hope $100, Lee and Rob Campbell, Hampton $40, Gary Burger, Scarborough, $40, Alex Bull, Courticc, $40, Leonard Lctca, Scarborough, $40, Joe Northam, Ajax, $40, Mary Connolly, Scarborough, $100, Nelson Hamclin, McGregor, Ontario, $40, Troy and Lcannc Mantifcl, Oshawa, $40, Joan Reid, Oshawa, $40, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Bonte, Courtice, $40, David Connolly, Cobourg, $40, Todd Gibson, Burkcton, $100. Kids Love Hockey Gets 4-3 Decision Over Bewdley #2 Kids Love Hockey Novice #3 defeated the Bewdley #2 team 4-3 on Sunday, January 17. Danielle Scro assisted by Justin Turner put us up on the scoreboard in the first. Jolmathon Stoncburgh and Jonathan Gray kept the way clear for Newcastle goalie Brittney Scro, In the second period Chad Iloskin got the puck up to Justin Turner to tic the game 2-2. Jake Sharer assisted by Matt Jarman put us in the lead, Ryan Smith passed the puck up to Bryan Kolodziejcnyk to end the game 4-3, CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON APPOINTMENT TO THE SAMUEL WILMOT NATURE AREA MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE The Samuel Wilmot Nature Area is located on the shore of Lake Ontario, south west, of the Village of Newcastle. The majority of the lands are owned by the Municipality of Clarington and Ministry of Natural Resources. An Environmental Management Plan has been prepared which provides recommendations to protect and enhance the site's natural features and to allow passive recreational uses. To assist the Municipality of Clarington and the Ministry of Natural Resources in managing the site, Council has endorsed the creation of a Management Advisory Committee. The Committee will be responsible for the following: • Implementing the recommendations in the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Environmental Management Plan; • Raising public awareness; • Encouraging volunteerism to undertake capital projects and educational activities; • Fund-raising; and • Monitoring changes to the ecosystem. The Committee shall be comprised of twelve (12) volunteers; eight (8) from the community at large, three (3) from public agencies and one (1) Member of Council. If you have an interest and knowledge of the natural environmental, leadership skills and/or skills in public relations, fundraising or co-ordinating volunteers, please obtain an application form from the Clerk's Department and forward it or a resume to the address below: Ms. Patti Barrie, Clerk Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street BOWMANVILLE, Ontario L1C3A6 0NTAni ° Phone: (905) 623-3379 Fax: (905) 623-0830 Applications will be received until Friday, February 12, 1" 9 - CS-Ind. 7433 MUNICIPALS OF (jlarinqton by Telina R. Grant r.p.t. Your Back Pain Comes From Your Abdominal Scar QUESTION: Telma, my back pain felt better right after you worked my abdominal scar. Howis this possible? We have no trouble understanding how a scar on the knee makes it harder to bend the knee. But how can a scar in the front of the body have an effect on your low back pain? The problem with a scar is that when it is tight, it binds the skin to the underlying underlying muscles. This binding or adhesion mechanically does two related things: the posture is misaligned and the abdominal muscles are weakened. Specifically with respect to posture, the scar pulls your head and neck forward and down, and your hips forward. As the body compensates compensates for this weakened posture, triggers or tender points form in the now tightened muscles especially especially the hip, the armpit and the neck. The end result is your back feeling tight and painful. Appendix, hysterectomy, hysterectomy, C-section and any scar on the abdomen often contributes contributes to low back pain through weakening posture and abdominal muscles, This mechanical cause for back pain is never even hocked for. This is jpt € because who would have thought to check in the front of the body for the cause of back pain. You won't feel any pain around the scar, but because the back muscles muscles are now tight, you will feel low back pain. I have seen many patients improve in their neck and back pain when their scar tension is released. Treatment needs to be directed to the low back pain plus releasing the scar tension and all muscle triggers triggers that are now perpetuating perpetuating the weakened- posture. We use the Electro Acuscope Pain and Stress Management Systems. Releasing the tension around the scar results in increased range of motion of the back and therefore less pain. It Is then important important to stretch and strengthen the back and pelvic muscles to keep the problem from returning, If you have low back pain that has failed to respond to treatment you need to see for yourself ifyour abdominal scar is the reason. Call your physiotherapist physiotherapist today, Grant Physiotherapy 214 King Street, Bowmanville at (905) 623-2783 PLAY YOUR BEST GAME FOR LIFE! I