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Page 4 The Claringlon/Courticc Independent, Bowmanvillc, Friday, May 7,1999 Motocross Races In Blackstock Sunday, May 5th An . estimated 500 motoeross raecrs from across Ontario arc scheduled scheduled to compete at the second second annual Ontario Championship Motoeross Scries race near Blackstock on Sunday, May 9. Following a successful first-ever motoeross race at the Devins Rd. facility in May of last year, organizers arc hoping for an even bigger, bigger, better event this weekend. weekend. 1998 CMRC Pro National Champion, Marco Dube, of Quebec, is scheduled scheduled to compete in the feature feature pro race, and intends to deliver a thorough beating to Ontario's top pros on their home turf. The rugged and demanding Biackstock ; race course will be an ideal setting for a showdown of this kind. All rider classes arc being run, ranging from the mini classes for racers in the 4-8 year age group, to the 125cc and 250/500cc pro classes. Beginner, Junior and Intermediate skill level classes comprise the majority majority of rider entires. Many of the riders praised the course layout at last year's event, so an even larger rider entry is expected for this spring's race. The top finishers in the mini, beginner, and junior classes receive trophies and prizes, while the intermediate intermediate and pro class racers compete for a $4,500 cash purse. If you have ever attended an event of this type, it is something that must be seen to be believed. Engines roar, dirt flics, and riders fly high in the air during close racing. racing. Spectators can stand alongside the 2km race course most everywhere to catch all the action. Practice starts at 9:00 a.m., with racing getting underway at 10:30 a.m. Food, refreshments, and clean restrooms arc available available at the event. Div. of 3012276 Nova Scotia Limited I free mobile SERVICE i I r - ONE NUMBER DOES IT ALL - ■ 1-800-658-3904 I PETERBOROUGH • CAMPBELLF0RD • LINDSAY I | • B0WMANVILLE • 0SHAWA • UXBRIDGE • ORILLIA « MINDEN | ■ Guaranteed U216 Robot Installation Expires May 20,1999 . I Some restrictions apply. I [CUP&SAVE_COUPON^CLIPS. SAVECOUPONJ I . - - ,, b ymmmmu iwfjMm by Telma R. Grant r.p.t. Orthotics for Neck Pain Question: Telma, I have trouble understanding how you could possibly recommend recommend orthotics for neck pain. What do my feet have to do with my neck? This is an excellent question. People have little trouble understanding how orthotics can help with feet problems, knee problems or back problems. It is a bit more of a stretch to understand understand how an orthotic can help with a neck problem. A patient's body in some ways is like a house. If you have a window that is warped on the second storey storey the first thing you do is replace that window. In the patient's case, the first thing often done is to treat the neck. If the pain only gets somewhat better with the treatment or in a case of the house if the warped window comes back, then you need to take a further look to see if there is a foundation problem. Maybe a crack in the foundation is causing the walls to lean and therefore producing a warped window. window. It is the same thing in a patient's case. A lot of people have come to me after getting their neck treated elsewhere elsewhere and their neck pain has not resolved. In a computerized computerized gait analysis their gait typically shows minimal heel strike. The heel strike being the first of three . phases of a normal gait. Patients with neck pain who can be helped by orth- otics have very little imprint of this phase. We call it decreased rear foot loading. loading. In other words, when you look at their scan they show very little weight bearing on the heel strike phase of gait and excessive excessive weight bearing in the push-off part of the gait. The question to ask is what this has to do with one's neck. A person who tends to push-off with their toes and has a poor heel strike tends to walk more on their toes. These people will have a forward head posture and/or a forward tilting spine. The gait is reflecting that change in their feet. If you have neck pain, especially longstanding pain, orthotics may be a consideration for you. I would recommend that you come in and get a free computerized gait analysis. We offer a thirty day money back guarantee with our orthotics so there is no risk. We also provide a two year customization warranty which means at anytime over the next two years, if your orthotics need any adjustments they will be done free of charge. Grant Physiotherapy is located at: 214 King St. E„ Bowmanvillc (905) 623-2703 PLAY YOUR BEST GAME FOR LIFE! N Newcastle Youth Bowlers Close Out Season with Awards r CL "& SAVE COUPON ... C~p7 SAvTcÔÛpÔnI j WE PAY UP TO $300.00 TOWARDS DEDUCTIBLE | Senior Team Winners - Lynx Deanna Imray, Jessica Arsenault, Doug Walton, Leah Thompson, Alyssia Eyre, Corey Johnson (absent). The following Newcastle Youth League bowlers won certificates for high game. Seniors Laura Donohoc 162, Ashley Zwctsloot 150, Gavin Ferguson 221, Christopher Cormack 168, Nickic Colder 238, Stephanie Fcmia 242, Vicki Rutherford 211, Jennifer Thompson 197, Taralyn Read 155, Kim Colder 210, Deanna Imray 221, Jessica Arsenault 197, Doug Walton • 207, Leah Thompson 227, Corey Johnson 188, Alyssia Eyre 175, Danny Hawrylak 268, Kimberley Walker 136, Anthony Rotondi 183, Stephan Struz 138, Kenny Coull 199, Adam King 155. Intermediates Katie Coull 137, Jacque Eyre 150, Cecelia Crouchcr 115, Matthew Harris 124, Jeremy Cringle 166, Ashley Keith 178, Mike Crowells 156, Chclsce Hannan 130, Kyle Crouchcr 115, Sarah Donohoc 144, Kassia Falla 118, Janine Falla 144, Katie Cringle 170, Dustin Armstrong 172, Michael Donohoc 154, Daniel Zwctsloot 164, Alan Harris 114, Jessica Fcrcncz 116. Juniors Curtis Fcrcncz 101, Luke Molica 122, Johnathon Cowells 113, Alex Baird 123, Mark Steele 105, Eric Baird 87, Bradley Steele 104, Alex Turner 102, Conner Charicbois 113. Big Brothers also made presentations to those helping helping with their drive for funds. Sarah Donohoc won a t-shirt and a walkman for collecting the most funds. Special thanks to Youth Leader Lynn Donohoc, sta- tician Anne Arsenault, treasurer treasurer Karen Charicbois, and Mark and Cindy Baird for help with the Youth League. Thanks also to all parents who helped with scores, and Shelly Moliea for spearheading spearheading the drive for the ball ramp. Top Male Athlete Attends Durham College Third-year student athlete Bill Crowdis, of Durham College, has been named the 1998-99 OCAA Male Athlete of the Year. The Etobicoke native and Business Administration student, becomes the third consecutive consecutive Durham College student athlete to capture a prestigious OCCAA Athlete of the Year award. Marcy Skribc (basketball (basketball and soccer) was • chosen OCAA Female Athlete of the Year in 1996-97, while Joanna Van Dyke (volleyball and softball), of Clarington, followed followed up with the same award in 1997-98. Crowdis, who starred in basketball basketball and was also a key pitcher and member of the varsity baseball club, becomes the first Durham College male to capture the coveted coveted award. Crowdis was also named Athlete of the Year at Durham College at an athletic banquet banquet held earlier this year. "This is a tremendous achievement for an outstanding young man," staled Athletic Director, Ken Babcock. "Bill is a premiere athlete and a strong academic academic student." Crowdis did most of his damage damage on the basketball basketball court this past season. He was varsity team captain, an OCAA first team league all-star, OCAA scoring champion (25.1 points per game), and the OCAA all-star game MVP (scored 33 points). Bill received the coveted award at a banquet banquet held on Tuesday, May 5, in North Bay. PREMIER SOCCER ACADEMY SOCCER CAMP DARLINGTON HYDRO FIELDS July 26th - 30th, 1999 For players and teams aged 5 years to 16 years SPECIAL FEATURES Professional players and coaches on site. Every camp supervised by a senior staff coach. Correct coach-players ratio at every level. Goalkeeping schools at every site. Specialist groups for Rep players and teams. Skills development for all ages and abilities. Mini-camp program for new players. Throughout the week every player will be looked at very carefully as they complete our skills sessions and practices, our group activity challenges, and our mini-world cup tournament. Every youngster will receive a personal written assessment of their skills together with development ideas at the end of the week from his or her coach. Not only is our programs instructional but is also a lot of fun for everyone. Our senior head coach at every site will ensure that the week operates on schedule, in a safe and friendly atmosphere to allow everyone a great opportunity to improve their skills. AlsO* GOALKEEPERS SOCCER CAMP - Hydro Fields May 14th - 16th, 1999 and for Team Coaches: "COACHES CLINIC" for "COACHES CLINIC" "Coaching Goalkeepers" Beginners (5 - 8 years of age) Thursday, May 13th, 1999 Intermediate (9-12 years of age) 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Advanced (13 years and older) Wednesday, May 12th, 1999 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For further information and application forms contact: Duncan Wilde (Academy Director) at (90S) 337-0799 Summer Hockey 0n-ice Training Exceed Your Limits Hockey Skills Camps AA/AAA Camps Goalie Camps Rre-Tryoul Conditioning Camps Dryland/Plyomotrics In association with OPEN TO BOTH BOYS & GIRLS AGES 5 - 19 • July 5 » 9 • July 12-16 • July 19-23 • Aug. 23-27 tydi/OSjMk . For more Information call * 3 ^(905) 404-0455 HOCKEY or visil our wobsilo 0 SCHOOL lillp:/ / surf, lo/sliolhockoy Bank of Montreal Over 142 Years of Service in Bowmanville The Bank of Montreal has grown with the country. The Bank of Montreal's association with the Town of Bowmanville dates back to 1848, when a branch was opened and closed again in a few years. However, the old Ontario Bank merged with the Bank of Montreal and the office again opened in 1857. It was on Nov. 3, 1817, that Canada's first permanent bank, the Bank of Montreal, was founded - the same Year that stage coach runs from Kingston to York started and ever since that date there has been ample proof of how closely and continuously the Bank's work has woven into the vast progress of this country. When the Montreal Bank, as it was then known, opened its doors, the population of Canada was approximately half a million. Trade was carried on by barter and by the use of American, British, French, Spanish and Portuguese money. At the very outset, the young bank issued its own bills and later copper tokens, This money was the first real Canadian currency. This advance did a lot to (UtidLâ Bank of Montreal - proudly serving Canadians for over 180 years â ORIGINAL BOWMANVILLE BRANCH 10 flogisloiod Irado mark ol Bank of Monlroal IT,is POSSIBLE® stabilize and speed up commerce and industry, which had been greatly affected by the varying rates of exchange of the several currencies in use. Much of the nation's strength derives from another principal which the Bank of Montreal introduced in Canada. This was the Branch banking system. Within one year of opening its doors, the Bank had opened branches at York and Kingston. As the years passed, it spread its branches all over Canada. In the opening of the West, which the Bank facilitated by financing Canada's first transcontinental railway, Canadian Pacific, its branches went hand in hand with the pioneers. They were established at key points from coast to coast at an early date. The Bank's old building was built in 1866. Although furnished with the finest ornately carved wooden counters, gilded wrought iron work, marble fireplaces and decorative ceilings, the old Head Office of the Ontario Bank did not have the facilities required to meet today's working standards. in 1971, the Bank opened its unique octagonal branch, which has bright, attractive furniture and fillings, and more room for tellers' wickets, coupon booths and vault fittings. It also allowed the Bank to provide ample off-street parking for customers, Tim Canadian Statesman apologizes for the Jdcl dial litis ad and article were inadvertently omitted from the Retrospect Magazine.