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Page 10 The Colborne Citizen Nov. 27, 1974 Dave Peckham A dedicated runner Both Colborne and Brighton can be justifiably proud of the accomplishments of 16-year-old Dave Peckham - Colborne because it is Dave's home and, Brighton because that is where Dave does all his running from. DAVE PECKHAM To top off all his accomplishments over the past three years, Dave placed second in the All-Canadian Midget Cross Country, 4,000 meter Championships held in St. Catharines recently. Dave is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Mert . Peckham, 32 Church St.W., Colborne, and has lived all his life in Colborne. He stands five feet, four inches tall and weighs a mere 107 pounds. He attended Colborne Public School and began his running career there in Grade 8 when he placed second in the mile run at a Public School Meet held in Brighton that year. Now in his third year at East Northumberland Secondary School, Dave has been running ever since he entered the school and is a member of the school track team as well as a member of the Branch 100 Royal Canadian Legion team of Brighton. He says it was on an invitation from the ENSS running coach, Brian Camani, that he first started running at ENSS and has now become so interested in the sport that he intends to go all the way in it. He has his sights set on some day, representing Canada in the Olympics. In his first year at ENSS, Dave won first place in the midget division of the cross country run of the Central Ontario Secondary School Association's track meet and placed 12th in Ontario Federation Secondary School Association. At COSSA, in track and field, he placed second in the 1,500 meter race and first in the 3,000 meters. He placed 16th at the OFSSA meet in the 1,500 meter. In spite of the fact the training season was late getting started in Dave's second year at ENSS, he won first place honours in the 1,500 meter Steeple Chase at COSSA and 5th place in the 3,000 meter Steeple Chase. He placed 16th in the Cross Country run at COSSA. Dave got beat out by less than a foot in his qualifying heat of the OFSSA Steeple Chase. 1974 was a banneryear for Dave as he earned no less than four firsts and one second place honours at the various meets. He started off by placing first in a Toronto District Secondary School Association Invitational Cross Country meet in Toronto; first in the Bay of Quinte meet; first in both COSSA and OFSSA (all in the Junior classification); then finished the season by placing second in the Canadian Midget Championships. Dave says he runs because he likes it and he likes it because it is something to work for. "Whenever I start something, I have just got to finish it", Dave says. So far, he has been able to combine both his studies and his running without any interference, maintaining an academic standing around the 75 percent mark. His ambition is to make it to the international competition and maybe, represent Canada in the Olympics. Dave gives a great deal of credit to his coach, Brian Camani, and also to the encouragement of his parents and one brother and two sisters. This accomplished young runner gives a lot of credit too, to the fact he kept running ENSS gains split Provincial Police report DEER KILLED - Police report a collision between a car and a deer. Elaine Harrison, Hampton, Ont., was westbound on the 401, Nov. 22 at 6:20 p.m., when a deer jumped out of the north ditch in front of her vehicle. The deer was killed and an estimated $800 damage was caused to the Harrison car. The accident occurred just east of the Colborne interchange. Constable Wayne Cummings investigated. CAR ROLLS - Roy Allen, Lot 27, Concession 6, Castleton, rolled his car, Nov. 24 at 1:30 a m. He was southbound on County Rd.25, just north of Colborne, when his car travelled onto the east shoulder, went out of control and rolled over colliding with a hydro pole. Estimated damage was $3,200. Allen received cuts and bruises, as did a passenger in the car, Paul Taylor, 11 Toronto Rd., Colborne. Constable Lome Silver investigated. CATTLE FOUND - Mr. Flynn, RR 2 Carrying Place, reports finding two head of cattle, one a steer, the other a yearling. If anyone has lost these animals, contact the Brighton detachment of the OPP. YOUTHS CHARGED - Charges were laid Saturday night against two Brighton youths. They were charged With willful damage and mischief in connection with broken windows at the Brighton Public School and Henderson's Dairy Bar. Constable Ken Pratt investigated. REMAINS REMAIN - Brighton Township foreman, Jack Scriver, reported finding, on Nov. 23, the hide and head of a holstein cow. The remains were found in a ditch on the Scriver Side Rd., south of the Telephone Rd. The owner of the animal is not known. The investigation is continuing. STOLEN TAPE PLAYER - Robert Thatcher, 41 Centre St., Brighton, reported Saturday, the theft of a tape deck along with six or seven assorted tapes. The estimated value of these items is $50. CAMERA THEFT - Bruce Mastin, 140 Ontario St., Brighton reports a camera stolen from his car. The theft occurred Nov. 19. The car was parked in the high school parking lot at the time of the theft. The camera was a Hashiba Pentax, valued at $125. All are invited to this annual meeting of the Colborne Branch, to be held at Prospect Missionary Church, this Sunday, Dec. 1 at 7 p.m. DUNDONALD HALL NOV. 9-EUCHRE REV. ANDREW BRNDJAR TRIP TO AFRICA The Colborne Branch of the Canadian Bible Society is pleased to have speaking at their annual meeting, Rev. Andrew Brndjar. He is one of the three District Secretaries of the Society working out of Toronto in the Upper Canada District. In the summer of 1973, Mr. Brndjar travelled to seven African countries visiting translators, publishers and distribution outlets. For six weeks he travelled from West Africa to East Africa visiting Liberia, Ghana, Nigeria, Zaire, Sambia, Tanzania, and Kenya. He took many slides and has a thrilling story to tell. Ladies High Ladies Lone Hand Ladies Low Mens High Mens Lone Hand Mens Low M.White E.Barrett A. Goodrich L. Cable N. Alyea Mr. Ruitter NOV.23- EUCHRE Ladies High Ladies Lone Hand Ladies Low Mens High Mens Lone Hand Mens Low Mrs. Darke V. Kernaghan Mrs. Dean N. Alyea Mr. Dean H. Samis VOTE KELLY DEPUTY REEVE all summer this year instead of taking a holiday. He ran every day for about one-half to three-quarters of an hour per day under a varied program of his own choosing. Says Dave, "I took a week's holiday after the Canadian Championships but I started running again last Monday. Some runners never stop but I feel I need a rest once in a while, especially if I haven't been doing so well". Whatever system it is that Dave uses, it has certainly proved to be a winning one for him and, judging by his determination and dedication, we will hear much more of his accomplishments in the years to come. VOTE Peter Davis YOURNEXT DEPUTY REEVE in curling The curling teams from ENSS won one game and lost another in high school curling action this past week. The men's team swept past Centre Hastings Secondary School 6-3, in a match played at Madoc. Members of the men's team are, Dave Dingle, Mike O'Leary, Gord Lafortune and Gary Benson. On the other hand, the ENSS women's team lost to Centre Hastings by a score of 6-4. The match was curled at Tweed. The members of the women's team are, Diana Awramow, Sandra Fleming, Linda Greg-son and Barb Aver. COLBORNE & CRAMAHE ARENA Beginner's Skating Sundays 1:00 p.m. to 1.00 a.m. Note: Anyone learning to skate Public Skating 2:00 to 3:45 (No beginners) Price: Children under 1 2 -25' Adults, 1 2 and over -50' ELECT ALEX RUTHERFORD Colborne Town Council FOR CARS AND INFORMATION CALL 355-2625 RUTHERFORD, ALEX To All Electors of the Village of Colborne I am a candidate for the office of Reeve in the forthcoming election and would sincerely appreciate your support on December 2nd. If elected I promise to serve the interests of the people of Colborne to the best of my ability. I would be pleased to discuss, at your convenience, the decisions of council and issues that are of concern both to council and to all residents of the village On December 2, Vote Walter Rutherford Reeve For information and transportation phone 355-3331