SPIRIT OF JEFFERSON Farmer's ADVOCAT~ -- THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1985
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BENEFITS
BANK -- C.- J.
Edgar, an ultra
who, over the
years has
total in rais-
mds of dollars
been contrib-
the work of Food
Berkeley, Jeffer-
Morgan Counties,
annual 12-hour
run staged last
at the Jefferson
track was
huge success.
over $3,000 was raised, with Charles Town businesses
over $1,000 of the amount. All of this money will be
over to the Jefferson County Food Bank, located on
Street in Charles Town. The remainder of the
raised will be divided equally among the three coun-
said. The race, which covered a distance of 80
,was run by Edgar in 11 hours and 59 minutes. Edgar
his distance run at 4 a.m. and wound up just one
to 4 p.m. Saturday. He said at least 20 other
in the run at various times during the 12 hour
including a number of the Striders Runners
of Shepherdstown. He said William (Bill) Sen-
one of the first local people to join the race at 6
morning and he ran for several miles. With
weather for the race, Edgar said there were no
In fact, it was one of the best such events staged so
a number of spectators on hand at various times
the 12-hour period to watch the runners. Refreshmen-
:made available at the track for the runners and spec-
i same, and there was also a booth set up where
to contribute to the project could do so.
same team of four youngsters
helped in his past distance runs were on hand to
with any physical problems that might have
The group, as shown in the above picture, are:
right) -- '/Chuck" Edgar, James Jenkins, Edgar's
"Chuckle", Jimmy Jenkins and Teresa, Edgar's
"0
team of the Eastern 30.55.
traveled Amy took 2rid on Bars with 8.75. 1st
Va Saturday, Feb. 23 on Beam with 8.65 and a third place
in a meet in which three trophy in All-Around with 32.35.
from Virginia and one Ellsabeth tookTth on Vault with 7.10.
participated. 3rd on Bars with 8.45, 5th on Beam
meet was held at 3 p.m. with 8.30. 3rd on Floor with 8.35. and
Pandas went up against 4th in the All-Around with 32.30.
Betsy Carlisle took 4~ on Beam with
Ham- 8.35.
Thomas, and Trina The Class III meet sta'rted at 6 p.m.
and Jennifer Tam and Gretchen Yest
took 4th on Vault with 6.90, represented the Pandas against
5th on Beam with I.G.C Tatas, and Fit and Fun.
Floor with 7.60, and 5th Jennifer took 4th on Vault with 7.25,
with a total of 28.90. 2nd on Bars with 6.80. 4th on Beam
took 3rd on Vault with 7.70, 8th on Floor with 7.35 and 5th
Bars with 7.60, 1st on m the All-Around with 29.10.
~ 8.55, 3rd on Floor with 7.85 Gretchen took 2nd on Vault with 7.75,
3rd place trophy in All- 4th on Bars with 6.75, 3rd on Beam
29.10. with 7.70, 3rd Floor with 8.05 and 2rid
Wd on Vault with place trophy in the Ailed with
1st on Beam 30.25.
~'d on Floor with 7.05 and JAM[S RUMSEY
~ trephy in the All-Around
NURSING COURSE
age group Jenny Schaff- The James Rumsey Vo-Tech Center
Hampton, Elisabeth will be offering a nursing assistant
and Betsy Carlisle course beginning March 18. This
course is a full time 14.week adult
,~ for 8th on Vault course that provides people with the
r took 8th on Bars with necessary skills for employment in the
in the All-Around with health field.
If there is any doubt in your mind
that Spring is just around the corner,
consider this . . . baseball practice
begins tomorrow, Friday, at Jefferson
High School, with Coach John Lowery
again at the helm.
Pro-registration has already been
conducted, and the turnout has been
good, a total of 56 hopefuls, including
26 sophomores, 20 juniors and 10
seniors. More may be added.
Assisting Lowery will be Grog
Chandler, a student teacher at Jeffer-
son High School. Chandler, a senior at
Shepherd College, has played on the
Ram baseball team for three years
and was named on the West Virginia
Intercollegiate Conference team as an
outfielder. From Monticello, Va
Chandler also played with the
Waynesboro. Va entry in the Valley
League.
Another assistant will be Bruce
Davidson, formerly at Harpers Ferry
Jumor High, who will handle the Jef-
ferson Jayvee squad,
Graduation took a big bite out of the
Jefferson starting nine with eight of
the ten players who were in state tour-
nament championship play now
departed.
They include Stacy Viands, pitcher
and first baseman: Larry Reed, pit-
char and first baseman; Stevie Lee,
second base: Wayne Johnson, sh~-
stop; Troy Stambaugh, catcher and an
All-State choice; Dwayne Smith, left
field: John Paul Jones, centerfield;
and Brian Ford, right fielder and
another All-Stater. Also gone are
Richard Bussard, a catcher and
designated hitter, and Tony Jamison.
a pitcher, both of whom saw a lot of
service.
There are some returnees with ex-
perience around which Lowery can
build; Chad Johnson, third base; Pat
Coulter, designated hitter; Fuzzy
Jackson, pitcher, who won six games;
Eddie Tennant, pitcher with a 4.1
record: Tom Parker, infield; Jeff
Jones, outfield and 2-0 pitcher; and
Ron Kidwiler. infielder.
This year's varsity schedule will in-
clude a total of 29 games, with five
doubleheaders and one morning and
afternoon double bill. The sehedule
was limited by Secondary Activities
Commission action to 30 games or less.
The Jayvee team will also have
plenty of activity, no'less than 24
games, including five doubleheaders.
Over the years, Jefferson has been
a powerhouse in baseball.
The Cougars claimed sectional
championships in 1973, 75, 77, 78, 79, 81
and 84; regional titles in 1973, 77, 78,
79, 81 and 84; and took all the marbles,
the state championship in 19~J.
This year, sectional tournament
play will be May 17 through 23;
regional action May 27 through June
1; and the state tournament June 3
through 7.
VARSITY SCHEDULE
March
22 Hampshire A
26 Frederick A
2"/ Handiey A
30 Berkeley Springs (2) H
April
3 111omas Johnson H
4 St. Maria A
6 Sidwell Friends A
8 St. Cloud (Fla.) H
9 Musselman A
10 MarUnsburg A
13 East Fairmont (2) H
17 Hedgesvilie H
19 Allegany H
20 Loudoun Valley H
23 Keyser (2) A
27 St. Albans Tournament (2) A
30 Martinslmrg H
May
1 Berkeley Springs A
4 Mereersburg (2) A
7 Thomas Johnson A
9 Hedgesville A
II IAmdoun County H
I I Frederick H
13 South Hagerstown H
14 Musselman H
J. V. SCHEDULE
March
30 Berkeley Springs H
April
2 Martinsburg Christian A
4 James Wood H
9 Musselman A
13 East Fairmont At Shepherd
13 Park View
15 Loudoun Valley A
17 Hedgesville H
19 Aliegany (TBA)
20 ChambersBurg (2) A
23 Martlaslmrg Christian H
24 Park View (2) A
27 St. AIbans (2) H
29 Loudmm Valley H
May
1 Berkeley Springs A
4 Mereersburg A
6 ~ James ~ ~Z) ~ A
9 Hedlesville A
11 Hampshire (2) A
MHS-Charles Town
In Classic Final
Martinsburg and Charles Town
were to have settled the championship
of the Panther Classic when they met
each other in the championship game
of the event Wednesday evening at the
Charles Town Junior High
gymnasium.
The host Panthers will be defending
the classic championship, having won
last year. and will also be aiming for
victory number sixteen on the season
against only two defeats. Martinsburg
is 11-7.
a consolation contest matched
Sbepherdstown against Hedgasville,
Martinsburg advanced to the finals
by defeating Warrren County, Va in
the opening round last week; then trip-
ped Hedgesville 38-31, in a semi-final
game this past Monday.
Charles Town, which drew a first
round bye, advanced with a 50-34 deci-
sion over Sbepherdatown Monday.
Annual Basketball Shootout At Ranson Elementary
Call Issued For
Soccer Sign-Ups
Registration for all Jefferson Coun-
ty Youth Soccer Clubs will be held at
the Asbury United Methodist Church
in Charles, March 4 from 7-9.
Anyone who lives or goes to school
in Jefferson County and was born 1968
through 1979 is eligible to play. Now
players fee is $20 (includes uniform).
Returning player fee is according to
club affiliation.
Remember, there are no try
and each player is guaranteed at least
half of every match. Divisions 2, 3 and
4 will be played on the large fields with
Divisions 5 and 6 playing on the small
fields.
In the future, all Jefferson County
Youth Soccer meet~ will be held
each first and third Tuesdays of the
month at the Bardane Center.
Blue Jays Increase
Lead In Senior
Citizen's Bowling
SENIOR CITIZEN'S
TEN PIN LEAGUE
StandJings d Teamm
Teams W L
Blue Jays $@ 30
TNT's 45% 33%
Fear Squares 42 38
Moedy's Raiders 42 38
Lacky 8~rikes 38 42
Slow But Sure 35 45
Hit or Miss 33b 46%
Homers' Hideaway 33 47
The Blue Jays managed to increase
their lead in the S~ior Citizen's ten
pin bowling league in past week's ac-
tion by winning seven and losing one
with the TNT's in second place back
by 31/2 points.
Moody's Raiders roLled the high
team ~ wi~ a 1792 for the set.
Art Yon the high in.
dividual game for the men at 216;
toned the
single game for me women, a 151.
, was held a certificate for sc g the most
School when, points, and a sportsmanship award
of Mrs. Eileen was given to Miss Cain's ~th grade
teacher, the class.
"buk M l shoot-out"Winners were:
fifth and sixth Sixth Grade: boys, Bill Corder and
JBD .SIBP ~ 9MIBP ~ 41MIn" 9elS~ ~iiMm ~lim
0o- 0
James Johnson and Billy Carroll, se-
co ; Tracey and 0tD' U$
Cristine Hart, first, 9nd Tlaha t
Newman and Brandy Rim~er, second. I
participating. Todd Wines; girls, Samantha Thorton Participants are sbown in the above 1 BUgg-POkN'h~C-OL~.~C
received car- and Alisha Nelson. photograph. Not present when the
first place winners Fifth Grade: boys, Brian Russell photowastakmwasLaticiaNewnmn, j RomogNorih t
nnds~ and Mary Boyd; girls, Caflna Gaskim Bill Corder, Mark Boyd and David Chm'los Town, W. Vo.
andCristinaBrill. MeDaniel. (Photo by Kable,Call725-3~
J
Eachciasslevelreeeived Fourth grade: boys, David Photographics). ~ .D. .m
The Lakers, champions of regular Damn Barrow with four points and
season play in the Harpers Ferry Dwayne Barrow bad five.
Midget Basketball I eagne with an 11-1 In the opening round of post-season
record captured more laurels Sunday tournament play Saturday the Celtics
afternoon when they defeated the defeated the Bullets 21-12. Gunner
Celtics, who finished in second place Wines had 12 point and Jake Galloway
with an 8-3 record in seasonal play, by had seven for the Celtics and Dwayne
a 27-17 score in the post-season Barrow had six and Rusty Lowery had
playoffs, four for the Bullets.
The Lakers demonstrated too much
team play for he Celtics to cope with. In the second game of the afternoon
The Lakers were led by Chris Trunnel the Lakers defeated the Bucks 20-12.
with l0 points, while Crystal D'Angelo Chrystal D'Angelo bad six and Trun-
had six. Gunner Wines led the scoring nell had five for the I~kers, while Scot-
for the Celtics with 14 of the 16 points ty Palmer had six for the Bucks.
they scored. League officials said the season was
In the consolation game Sunday an exciting one with many close
afternoon the Bucks won their first games enjoyed by the players and
game of the season by besting the spectators, and league officials,
Bullets 14-11. Jay Longerbeam and coaches and players thanks all those
Scotty Palmer each bad five points for who helped with and supported the
the Bucks. The Bullets were led by league this past season.
Next Tuesday is decision day. That's and a trip to the state tournament m
when Jefferson High's basketball Charleston.
team will either set up a third meeting In the meantime, Jefferson split in
with Martinsburg's Bulldogs or will its two starts of the past week, first
hang up their cage clothes for another whipping Loudoun County at
year. Leesburg, Va 64-59. then dropping a
On Tuesday evening, at 7:30. the 79-55 decision to Martinsburg at the
Cougars will tackle the Hedgesville MILS field house Tuesday evenmg.
High Eagles at the Martinsburg High In the Loudoun County game, Don
School gymnasium. Hosby scored 10 of his 19 points in the
Neither team has enjoyed what third quarter as Jefferson came from
could be called a "good" season. Jef- behind to record the victory. Leroy
ferson's record, with one remaining Newell had 15 points and Wayne Puller
contest, was 8-12 after Tuesday night's collected 10.
loss to Martinsburg while Hedgesville Against Martinsburg, the Bulldogs
is 5-14. dominated throughout, building up a
The winner Tuesday night will then comfortable first half advantage, then
engage Martinsburg (at a neutral site, coasting the rest of the way. For Mar-
either Hedgesville or Jefferson) tinsburg Bo Heiden had 17 points,
Thursday evening at 7:30 for the sec- Kevin Fiery 13, Ron Harmon and Dean
tional championship and the right to Green 11 each.
meet either Keyser or Hampshire the Newell had 10 points, Walter
following week for the regional title Roberts 15 and Hosby 7 for Jefferson.
All season long, the Shepherd from recording a victory. Townes
basketball team has been plagued by scored 14 of 27 points in the second half
"bad luck." some of it of their own and dropped in four free throws in the
making, final minutes to ice the victory.
Tuesday night, the Rams bowed out Said Coach Starkey, "it was as good
of the West Virginia Intercollegiate an effort as we ever had down here
Conference tournament in Charleston, ( Charleston ~ even when we won." He
losing a first-rotund decision to West suggested that a bit more accuracy
Virginia State, 98-92. from outside might have spelled vic-
But, according to Ram Coach Bobtory for Shepherd.
Starkey, it was one of the "finest S?phomore Mike McNeil scored 20
moments" of the season for the Rams, points for the Rams, 17 of them in the
who never gave up and staged a late first halt, David Green had 1~, Bobby
rally that left the final score in doubt Byrd 16 and Mike Orsini 14.
until the final gun. The season is now ended for
It was only the heroics of State's She.d and the Rares wound up ov
Curtis Townes that kept Shepherd the short end of a 9 and l9 record.
Children's Gymnastics To
Be Offered At Shepherd
SHEPHERDSTOWN AChildren's gram. James is a graduate of
Gymnastics Program, designed to ira- ~ College and a member of the
prove form. skills, flexibility and en- United States Gynmastics Federation.
durance will be offered at Shepherd
March
1
7
Of
College on March 1 thrmlgh April 2. teetmg
Children ages three and up will learn
Slo.Piteh
mini- tmes on hala
trampoline, swedish bo . mini- Must For All Teams
trampoline, vault and uneven parallel
bars. These routines will prepare There will be a special meeting of
children for more challenging and the Jefferson Slo-Pitch Softball
competitive stunts. Classes will he League Sunday, March 17, at 7 p.m. at
held in ~rd's Sara Cree Hall. the Charles Town Junior High School,
To register children for the gym- it has been announced by Jimmy Pier-
nastics ~m, parents may contact son, l~ue president.
the Office of Community Services at Pierson said anyone desiring to
Shepherd College, Shepherdstown, erect a team in the league must ha-~e a
W.Va 25443, 304-876-2511, ext. 203. representative at this meeting since
Registration may be ac~m~plished by this will be the cut-off date for team
mail or in person on March 1 or 2. entrm~s. Pierson said anyone desirLng
The sessions will be held Friday to enter a team, but cannot have a
evenings and Saturdays during the representative at the meeting should
day. Class times and fees will vary ac- contact him ahead of time at 725-0552.
cording to the age of the child. Checks One of the matters on the agenda for
should be made payable to Shepherd this meeting is the adoption and or
College. changing of league by-laws.
Cathy Jo James, teacher at St. Teams will be placed in two divi-
John's Grade School in Frederick, sions this year according to their
Md will be the instructor for the pro- s~.
BREAKFAST SPECIALS
Ham, Bacon or Sausage with
2 Eggs, Hom ries and Toast
Chipped Toast
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