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I The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, September 30, 1998 Section Two Page 3 Hockey Official Off to the Pros Kevin Ferguson Will be Refereeing in the East Coast Hockey League by Brad Kelly Staff Writer Kevin Ferguson is about to become very acquainted with the new Grand Am that is sitting in his driveway. The Bowmanvillc resident resident will be spending the winter south of the border stationed in Biloxi, Mississippi, as a linesman in the East Coast Hockey League. In a minor professional professional hockey league, referees referees and linesman don't board charter planes to arrive at their next assignment. assignment. Instead, cars and highways are the preferred mode of transportation. "It's hard to say if it's something I'll do for a long time." Anticipating that he will be spending a lot of time "living out of the trunk of my car," Ferguson is excited about becoming a professional official. "It's a good time to try it," says the 24-year-old. "It's hard to say if it's something I'll do for a long time. "It's a long way away, but I'm looking forward to the challenge." His winter will be spent officiating in states such as Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida, with hotels serving as a nightly resting place for much of the season. It was suggested to the St. Stephen's High School grad to write a letter to the ECHL referee-in-chicf-- former NHL official Andy Van Hcllemond -- about the prospects of officiating in the professional ranks. While initial contact was made in February, all of the details and final approval were not received by Ferguson until earlier this month. . Starting out as an official official in house league and minor hockey in Bowmanvillc as a means to "make a couple of extra bucks," Ferguson moved up to the Ontario Hockey Association where he was a linesman and referee in Jr. B and OUAA hockey while attending the University of Western Ontario. At the time, turning turning professional was the furthest thing from his mind. "I never thought about refereeing in the pros," he said. "I'm just lucky the opportunity came up, and I'm going to make the most of it." He expects to work 3-4 games a week in the 40- leam league, and will receive his assignments on a monthly basis. Just like the players in the league, the referees are under constant constant scrutiny by their superiors. And, if they aren't performing up to expectations, they will be sent home. There arc no long-term contracts. "It's a game-to-gamc contract," he explained. Ferguson will be leav ing on Friday for a special training camp to become familiar with new rules in the league before the exhibition exhibition and regular season opens. WAVE IT OFF - Kevin Ferguson, pictured above officiating a Jr. B hockey game in Stratford, will be leaving later this week for the United States where he will be a linesman linesman in the East Coast Hockey League for the upcoming season. The St. Stephen's Secondary School graduate will be based in Biloxi, Mississippi, and expects to work 3-4 games a week in the 40-tcam league. BANK MERGERS What will they mean to you? Webco Toros Enter Tourney Considering that their first game of the 1998/1999 hockey season also happened to be the opening game of the Markham Waxcrs annual Early Bird tournament, the Webco Crane and Hoist Toros fared well in their very first taste of full contact hockey. The opening game of the tournament saw Clarington face Caledon in what turned out to be a very exciting game that wasn't decided until Caledon scored into an empty net to clinch a 4-2 victory. Nathan Murray and Brad Farrow each chipped in with a goal and an assist for the Toros, with Tyler Ferguson also adding an assist. Corey Bradburn was selected as the Toro game M.V.P. In game two, Clarington found their scoring touch, as they scored early and often against the Markham Islanders to give the boys their first victory of the year and tournament 5-1. Jordan Bcaudric led the way with 2 goals, while Nathan Murray and Tyler Ferguson each had a goal and an assist. Kurds Sahvay rounded out the scoring for the Bulls, with Mike Sycr contributing 2 assists, Ryan Brcakcy and Brad Farrow with 1 assist each. Veteran nctminder Robbie Goddard was selected game M.V.R for the Toros for his fine performance in goal. Clarington's final game of the tournament was a high scoring affair versus the East Gwillimbury Eagles, with the Toros on the short end of a 7-4 score. However, the bright spot for the Toros was the fine work of the line of Kurtis Sahvay and his wingers Tyler Beers and Corey Bradburn. This trio combined for a total of 10 points. Kurtis Sal way, chosen Toro game M.V.R, led the attack with 4 assists. Corey Bradburn, on the receiving end of Salway's playmaking, scored a hat trick, as well as assisting on Tyler Beers goal late in the third period. Trevor Graham, Alex Ley and Tyler Beers also contributed assists. Other members of the team: goaltender Matthew Cooper, Matthew Smith, Marc Rogers, Ryan Webb and Jesse Aide. The coaching staff consists of: head coach Don Farrow, assistant coaches/trainer Bill Austin and Rick Rogers, along with manager Mike McCron, assistant manager Irwin Bcaudrie, and goalie coach Ken Ferguson. A Unique, Effective and Fun Modern r I- Approach to Mod %***$ Stress Management 'fat' * oV Tber6 Oct<> b 7 1,000's Have Already Benefited - Now You Can! "Excellentpresentation. I v ..y gained more practical help in £^q()Y- this 3-hour seminar than in a recent 2-day stress management workshop." \ '■ I Terry Fagrie, RCMP, Regina SK Cost Only $20.00 Per Person 2 or more register only $ 15,00 per person, Tuesday, October 6, 6:30 p.m. at Bowmanville SDA Church (East of Zoo at Corner of Hwy. 2 and Lambs Rd.) For Additional Information or to ^^J?ecjister^hon<^623-603^^^ Layoffs? Diminished Services? Higher Service Charges? Loan Refusals? Higher Mortgages? John Cleghorn Alex Shepherd President ana CEO CA, CFP, MP (Durham) Royal Bank of Canada Chair, Fed. Gov't Economic Caucus Durham College Lecture Theatre Room Cl 13 Tuesday, October 6, 7:00 p.m. For further information call: Alex Shepherd's Constituency Office 905-985-7569 1 -800-565-4103 email:nscb@idirect.com by Telma R. Grant r.p.t. Your Back Pain is the Pits QUESTION: Telma, I have low back pain. When you treated my armpit, my back felt much better. How is this possible? The latissimus dorsi, lats for short, is both a back and shoulder muscle. This muscle is a common underlying underlying mechanical cause of low back pain. A trigger or tender point is a taut palpable band or knot in a muscle. The trigger trigger point for the lat muscle is in the side of the trunk about 2 hand spans south of the armpit. When this muscle is knotted the pain is felt in the low back, What happens is the knot in the lats side tilts the trunk towards the tight side. For example il you have a knot in your right lat muscle your trunk will side bend to the right. This will make your right shoulder appear lower than your left. On testing, side bending to the left or opposite side, Is restricted. Either side bend will bring on your low back pain. Patients often report that lifting and working with their arms overhead or In front of them is the most painful (or their back. This Is because the lat starts In the low back, runs up the lower part of the shoulder blade, comes around the armpit and ends at the upper arm. Because the knot or trigger point is in the armpit, on the side of the trunk, it is often missed. Mechanically speaking the lats rule over the small back muscles. The back muscles can not release until the lat is treated. As the body compensates, compensates, related triggers also form in the shoulder, chest, outer elbow and hand. Treatment must target both the site of your back pain plus the mechanical reason for your pain. Inactivating the lat trigger point and the related triggers triggers is the key. We use the Electro Acuscope Pain and Stress Management Systems. Once the knot in the lat is released, specific exercises must be done to prevent the problem from coming back. If your back pain is the pits call your physiotherapist physiotherapist today. 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