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Are you ready for some football! Thanks to football veteran Gord Carey of Newcastle and Gail Johnson of Bowmanville, there's a new game in town! The newly formed Clarington Tigercats Youth Football teams will play in the Central Ontario Minor Football League this summer. There will be two rep teams made up of boys and girls of tyke (8-10) and atom (10-12) ages. ( ■ Orono Weekly Times» Wednesday» March 15, 2000 -13 Places I've done time By: Clifford Francis Something we've always wanted Well the village, it was busy ■ And I saw her, coming down And standing on the comer Of a busy street in town. I overheard, "It's not expensive," Whatever you can pay, But I really need the money, And I need it soon; today. We battled - I got lucky and become Mr. Loser - and be won. I have always tried to treated like the rest of the treat winnings or "up" money herd. Been there - done that, with the same respect and I have always been concern as I view my origi- intrigued by the over power- nal bankroll. Once "their" ing magnetism of gambling, money is in my pocket; it and especially - when win' loses the aforementioned ning. Understanding why label.. It is now my money 90% of casino visitors lose is and should never be treated a no brainer; greed will gênas gênas extra and or winnings that e raUy take our profits and for some strange reason can more. We find it next to now be wagered differently. impossible to remain disci- It was a great flight home. plined and focussed when We have gone to Vegas surrounded by all the glitter about thirty times now and and the "feeling" that we are for the first twelve trips, we, spending our money on did not lose. What a "high" entertainment. We view win- to be a winner in Vegas, ning as some sort of a bonus, smell the money and action. Our play and money man- and be treated royally. Need agement reflect this twisted a limo? Need show tickets? approach. I believe everyone Need a nicer room? What can should visit Vegas at least We do for you - Mr. Winner? once to experience the fanta- If you are foolish enough to sy and magic and hopefully drink alcohol while gambling, return home with a fresh the chances are you will appreciation for reality. Eligible players must reside between the Oshawa townline to the west to/and including Cobourg in the east. Registration will be held Saturday, April 8th at Bowmanville Mall from 10 to 2. Bring birth certificate and health card. The $240 registration registration fee includes a keeper jersey, jersey, and photos given out at team awards banquet. New equipment will be provided except for cleats. The season will run from August to November and practices practices will start as soon as fields are ready after registration. Organizers are hopeful games and practices will be held at Great Lakes College (old St. Stephens High School) and are waiting for confirmation. Both teams have certified, experienced coaching staff and services of a qualified physiotherapist. physiotherapist. All selected players (30 per team) will play every game. League organizers stress "fun and fair play" and frown at a "win at all costs" attitude. Both clubs will play 10 or 11 teams stretching from Bowmanville to Burlington. Organizers are adamant that open communication with parents parents will ensure the best-run football programs possible. Gord Carey is no stranger to the game of football. The 40-year veteran, started the Pickering Dolphins and Oshawa Hawkeyes leagues which are still in operation today. Currently, the Clarington Tigercats are looking for sponsors sponsors for their two teams. For additional information call: Gail Johnson, President (905) 623-1749 or Gord Carey, Director of Football Operations (905) 987-4423. Subscribe to the Orono Weekly Times First I heard her ask an old man, And he just shook his head. And then she asked a young man, And his face went awful red, "Well I know you'll really like it, And it's going to be a hit, And I'll gladly show it to you If you'd like to wait a bit." It's as pretty as a picture, As you can easily see, Anyone who's seen the picture, Is as happy as can be. It will make the summer nicer If you will give a hand. Something we've always wanted Our own town Band Stand. Donations to the Band Stand fund can be mailed to: Clarington Concert Band, Band Stand Fund P.O. Box 337, Orono, Ontario. LOB 1M0 'A receipt will be issued for donations of $20 or more. by Kelly Adams Many years ago, my wife and I went to Vegas for the first time. I have been a regular regular gambler since high school and knew the score. I planned to take my "best game" to the poker table. We went to our room to unpack and unwind. An hour later, I yvas ready for my "search and destroy" mission. Sandy headed for the blackjack tables for some "recreational" fun and I canvassed several poker rooms to choose my "place of work" for the next few hours. I quickly realized that the "regular vultures" would make it very tough for an outsider to win. I was truly disappointed that I did not have the time or patience to compete with the locals. Looking back, I Was probably probably lacking the talent to match this group and was satisfying my own ego by finding ah excuse for not competing. Three days to go and no research on alternative alternative casino gambling. What was I to do? I bought a gaming gaming book at the hotel gift shop . - incidentally - for twice the. money the same publication sells for at "Jakies Souvenirs" - one block off the strip. I spent the next couple of hours reading and based on "proper play" and minimum juice - I chose a foreign gambling gambling venue - certainly to me. 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