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Clemons told the students he grew up in a housing project in Dunedin, Florida with his young mom who not only cared for him, but his elderly great great grand- L “Readers are leaders,” said Clemons to a group of Grades 4 and 5 Chisholm Public School stu- dents yesterday. “When you read, you learn and when you learn, you get smart and when you’re smart, you have power.” Argonauts, but Mike ‘Pinball’ Clemons had the students at Chisholm Public the popular run- School in the palm of his hand. (Photo by PeterMcCU: nin g back has also touched, and potentially giraffe who is “kiCkEd” by its emphasi changed, hundreds of young lives, mo‘t‘her after but}? . , in g y0' reinforcing for kids the impor- If you re gomg to make It 1n Jordan tance of self esteem and self con- this world, y ou.have to learn, just school fidence. like that baby giraffe, very Simply, MM,“ At 5’5” and 165 lbs Clemons has made his mark on the foot- ball field for the arents, no doubt, are among Mike Pinball Clemons’ most ardent fans. No doubt they attempt to instill in their children the importance of a good education and the positive results achievable when they try their best. And no doubt their chil- dren nod in agreement. But when that same message comes from a football hero, shrewdly packaged in a delivery that is funny and upbeat, no offense par- ents, but Clemons has the cuts, 1 Clemons has advantage making it stick ByKATHY YANCHUS' Oakville Beaver Staff December 7. 1994 For a free, objective analysis of your mutual funds â€" or for help. in making the right choice before you buy â€" call Nesbitt Burns today. Wondering If you made the right choice? . Do YOU OWN MUTUAL FUNDS? Nesbitt Burns â€" working in your best interests. Call: Your Nesbitt Burns Investment Advisor KNOWLEDGE i_S POWER 815-0090 Clemons, who came equipped with a wide friendly grin and a bundle of energy, said there was nothing wrong with failure. “If you’re going to make it in this world, you have to learn, just like that baby giraffe, very simply, that you have to get back up on your feet,” said Clemons. “The problem isn’t being knocked down but the problem is in staying down. Inside of all of us there’s the power to get back up on our feet.” These “tough” circumstances reinforced in the young Clemons that he had to try harder and he made the analogy between his early years and those of a baby “We weren’t wealthy but my mom had a lot of love,” said Clemons. “That doesn’t mean you want MERAY of OAKVILLE 300 SOUTH SERVICE RD, OAKVILLE 842-0231 MERAY COLLISION The staff and owners of Meray Motors would like to welcome Phil Hansford as Manager of Meray Collision. Phil has been involved with collision repairs for imported and domestic vehi- cles since 1979. Phil would like to invite his pre- vious customers and extends a warm welcome to new clientele for a free estimate on collision repairs with imported and domestic vehicles. “At six o’clock in the morning Michael Jordan was out there practising while all the other guys were still asleep. In order to do your best, you have to put your time in. (When Jordan practised) there were no fans in the stands, no television cameras, no newspa~ pers, just him and the basketball.” Clemons also urged students the next time they handed in a his favorite bas- ketball player, Michael Jordan â€" and some comical animated gestures 11 Public to illnstrate 3eter McCusker) £23:an S 1 nk 1 1:: emphasize the importance of try- ing your best. Clemons said Jordan was cut from his high school team yet went on to become one of the world’s great- est basketball players. One of the most important attributes to carry with you on the road to success, urged Clemons, is a positive attitude and he had to fail your next test ut when you do fall short, you have to realize that success is failure turned inside out,” said Clemons. “All of us fail.” PHIL HANSFORD Eswblished in l that I know you smile at they growl b: you. But have a demt sense of hu Smile and whole world tendency to back at you.” Clemons his favorite everyone turn to the person next to them and smile. “The first thing is, you have to be optimistic. A sim- ple smile denotes a good attitude,” said Clemons. “Now some guys that I know when you smile at them, they growl back at you. But they have a demented sense of humor. Smile and the whole world has a THE OAKVILLE BEAVER as used ite bas- player, smile paper be certain that “this is the best I can do” because an artist never signs his work unless he’s “confident it looks good.” Licensed under L L B O rgmr/‘rxfie playing golf'On oors. “Always do your best but con- tinue to get better,” said Clemons. “Have a good attitude, do your best and don’t make 1‘65 960}; s'fiofiéi'de' ébfiv'éni'e'tiéé Destiny will be oven Sundays Ila-59m on Dec. llth 8: 18th 110 Fine Stores and Services. 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