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10 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, Wednesday, November 13,1991 By Brad Kelly Carey Takes on New Challenge You don't have to come into personal contact to consider yourself one of Gord Carey's personal friends. A short phone conversation, or a brief passing passing on the streets, and he leaves you with the impression impression that you've been his closest friend for years. If he was behind you in a lineup to get on the bus, and you couldn't find the right amount of change for the ride', he would make up the difference difference for you. No questions asked or thanks needed. He's that type of person. If the battery on your car were to quit on a cold winter evening, it wouldn't be enough for him to just offer you a boost. Voluntarily, he would follow closely behind just to make sure you got home safely. safely. He's that type of person. We've felt fortunate over the past couple of years to come into contact with Carey. His promotion of the Oshawa Hawkeye football program would make WWF giant, Vince McMahon, envious. He's relentless. relentless. It was with great disappointment last week when we read, that after 24 years in the game, he was retiring from coaching. We couldn't resist calling calling him on Sunday, hoping he would dispel the rumor rumor and tell us that he had a change of heart. Unfortunately, it wasn't a rumor. "I've enjoyed it. I had a lot of great times and met a lot of great people, but there comes a time in life when you have to say enough is enough. "It's time to say good-bye." By the tone in his voice, it was the toughest good-bye that the 54-year-old has had to mutter. His association as a football coach began in Vancouver Vancouver as a water boy for the local team. He then moved to Pickering, where he was responsible responsible for initiating the .football program there. His relocation to Newcastle would ultimately benefit benefit the Hawkeye program, where he soon came aboard. His accomplishments speak for themselves. In 24 years, his teams reached the playoffs 21 times. He won back-to-back Ontario championships with the '86 bantams and the '87 midgets. Titles he'll cherish cherish for years to come. His passion for the game is only ' surpassed by the love he has for his son, Mike, a student at Bow- manville High School. A conversation isn't complete if Mike's name doesn't surface. "He's my pride and joy," he will say proudly and openly. Fortunately for the Hawkeyes, Carey hasn't cut all of his ties with the program. Last week, he was named as the director of football operations for the juniors. A team that hasn't won in three seasons. Their streak has reached 26 losses in a row. His responsibilities will include recruiting players for the team. A hard sell, no doubt. But it's one that Carey is approaching with an open mind. "I can't believe that they will go zero and whatever whatever for ever and ever," he says of the juniors. The losing streak may have been .broken with the hiring of Carey. Keeping him involved in football football is a winning move. The team's first in three years. He can make a difference. He's that type of person. Intensity" Leads to Wins YOUTH BOWLING LEAGUE RESULTS Former Newcastle resident, Jeff Fox, is enjoying a successful start to the Jr. C season behind the bench of the Cobourg Cougars. Fox, who was the owner of the Fox Sports retail store in Newcastle Village a couple of years ago, has his team off to a 7-3 start following Sunday's game in Bow- manville. by Brad Kelly It has been said that a team is often a reflection of the coaching staff. A chip off the old block, you might say. That is never more evident than with this year's edition of the Cobourg Cougars. Co-coaches Jeff Fox and Guy Jacob have their club playing the type of hockey that was synonymous with the style they employed during during their playing days. Neither, one. -, and they will be the first to admit this fact - had an over-abundance of talent. They weren't stars. What they brought to the rink each game was a lot of heart and desire. They were role players who never quit on their teammates. The type of player that no team can afford afford to be without. They came to play every game. Intensity was what the game was all about to both of them. And that is what they're trying to instill in their players. "One word this team lives and dies by, and that's intensity. intensity. And lately, we've lacked it," said Fox after Sunday's 8-6 loss to the Eagles. It was the third loss in a row for Cobourg, who broke i EVERGREEN M EARN & GARDEN LTD. Taunton Rd, E., 2 ml. west of Hwy. 115, Orono 983-9119 • 1-000-461-2120 Rog. $599.99 Coupon must bo presented lor $100 savings. from the gates this season, running up seven wins in succession. succession. Their start had many observers observers around the league taking taking notice. Cobourg failed to make the playoffs last year, losing out to Ajax on the final day of the season. They were able to compile only 11 wins in 36 games. When Fox and Jacob inherited inherited the team, getting off to a quick start was imperative. imperative. With many of the players returning from last year, a good start would erase any bad memories that may have lingered. Winning seven in a row^ was the boost the team needed needed for their morale. "What was a pleasant surprise surprise was that we had 20 leaders. When you have that for seven games in a row, it's not a fluke," said Fox of the New Season For Bantams by Kim Gadd Bantam division selects have started off another exciting exciting season with a series of exhibition exhibition games. The latest was Sunday night when they played a challenging game against the Port Perry selects. Alan McCullough started things off in the first period by scoring for Bowmanville with help from Jeff Dart. The score at the end of period one was 1- 1. Charlie Hargest put one home in the second period, assisted assisted by Scott Millar and Mark Read. Port Perry popped two goals in, leaving Bowmanville Bowmanville behind by one. An invigorating third period found action galore with no goals until there was 6:30 left in the game. Port Pcnry scored, closely followed by Bowman- ville's Shaun Whalen, assisted by A1 McCullough and Peter Gadd. Final score was Port Perry 4, Bowmanville 3. The coach for the Bowmanville Bowmanville selects, Howie Dart, said, "We had a great turnout at this year's tryouts. It was a difficult job selecting a team from so many talented boys. "There was a lot of ability out there on the ice. I think we've got an impressive team." Coach Dart added that he's going to enjoy working with the boys he has on this year's team. Rotary Downs Beaver Lumber by Kim Gadd Beaver Lumber fought a losing battle Saturday, November November 9, when they were up against Rotary. It was a back-and-forth contest contest with plenty of action and hard skating by both teams, ending in a laborious 6-2 loss for Beaver Lumber. Both goals for Beaver Lumber Lumber were scored by Garrett McKnight. Keep trying, guys I team's start. The former Newcastle resident spent his entire minor career in the Newcastle Village system. "When you have that many guys willing to put forth that kind of effort, you're going to have a winner." winner." Cobourg gained instant credibility when they hired Jacob. He played with the Oshawa Generals of the OHL and, as a 20-year-old, captained captained Orillia to a Centennial Cup. He signed as a free agent with the Chicago Blackhawks and spent three years widi Saginaw, and one in Fort Wayne, the team's minor league affiliates. He then became the player/coach of the Winston/ Salem franchise of the East Coast Hockey League. It was there that his playing career ended. During a practice, he was clipped with an errant stick, losing 50% of the vision in his left eye. He knows what it takes to be a winner. "As far as I'm concerned, your specialty teams win hockey games and it showed tonight (Sunday)," he said. Both Bowmanvillc and Cobourg Cobourg had three power play goals. Cobourg have been noted for their ability to capitalize when presented with a power play so far this season. That trait results in them being labelled labelled as an opportunistic bunch. "Yeah, we're very opportunistic," opportunistic," agreed Fox. "We've got the guys who can play on the special teams. We work very hard in practice practice on our special teams." Other than the loss to Bowmanville on Sunday night, the only other two setbacks setbacks the Cougars have suffered suffered came from Port Perry. But that isn't anything to be ashamed of. The Eagles and Uxbridge are the only teams in the league who have been able to steal a point from the MoJacks. "The league is a little more well-rounded than I expected," expected," said Fox of the apparent apparent parity that exists this year. "Even the teams in the basement are not to be taken lightly." Taking die opposing team lightly is something that neither neither Fox nor Jacob did during their playing days. The same could be said of the two as they embark on their coaching careers together. together. Junior Division A - Smurfs 34, Rugrat 22, Rebels 22, Sinks 21, Fraglc 19, Bhuggs 8 Junior Division B - Exotic 35, Vipers 28, Tempos 27, Roots 24, Roots 22, Bisons 22, Adidas 21, Nikcs 21, rocks 19, Raider 16, Bulls 13, Dudes 13, Raiders 13 High Singles -- Jeff Pearson 232, Ryan Preston 220, Jason Vickery 212, Adam Millson 206, Amanda Westlake 200 High Triples - Ryan Preston Preston 560, Jeff Pearson 538, Brent Huggins 530, Amanda Welsh 518, Andrew Chomcy 508, Adam Millson 508, Jason Vickery 502 Bantam Division -- Hcllam 38, James 36.5, Tait 31, Spoel- stra 31, Connelly 29.5, Oulram 25, Stevens 22, Flintoff 21, Welsh 16, Finney 15, Burtch 15, Ford 14 High Triples - Melinda Tait 514, Karen Oulram 507, Tim Welsh 412, Jennifer Ri- cordi 399, Laura Spoclstra 393, Lori James 386, Chris Welsh 379 High Singles - Melinda Tail 212, 161, Karen Ou tram 207, 173, Danny Rogers 176, Tim Welsh 171, Jennifer Ri- cordi 163, Christine Cave 153, William Ford 152, Laura Spoclstra 151 Senior Division -- Richards 31, Butler 28, Haley 24, Brown 17, Young 14, Big Canoe 13 High Triples - Stephen Brown 846, Cheri Richards 684, Tammy Haley 652, Danielle Danielle Big Canoe 646, Richard Young 610, Rob Condor 606 High Singles - Stephen Brown 331, 286, 229, Andrew Break 258, 200, Sandi Snowden Snowden 253, Cheri Richards 279, 246, Danielle Big Canoe 253, 219, Richard Young 250 Bowler of the Month for October - Ryan Flint with 20 pins over his September average. average. Tyke Division -- Giants 21, Broncos 15, Cardinals 13, Patriots Patriots 13, Chargers 13, Falcons 12, Rams 11, Cowboys 10, Eagles Eagles 10, colts 8, Bengals 4, Vikings Vikings 1 High Doubles -- Garrett Dodds 258, Anthony Edmondson Edmondson 199, Todd Flintoff 196, Christopher Cave 181, Tommy Lucas 180, Mark Dillon 155 High Singles -- Garrett Dodds 141, 117, Tommy Lucas Lucas 119, Anthony Edmondson 113, Lyndsey James 109, Christopher Cave 101, Todd Flintoff 100 Reminder - There is no bowling on Saturday, November November 16, for the YBC bowlers at Liberty Bowl as we welcome Santa to town. Sec all of you on the 23rd. Yesterday's Heroes 25 YEARS AGO -- Two Bowmanvillc girls won honors at the Oshawa baton twirling competition. Cindy Kowal won the 'Motor City Sweetheart' award, while Patsy Blake won the 'Motor City Team Twirler' trophy. ****** A couple of young bowlers came up with outstanding outstanding efforts during Youth League action at Liberty Bowl. Ralph Bouwmeester, a 12-year-old, recorded the highest single in any group with a 344. Fiftccn- year-old Mike Marshall had himself a big day in the senior division, bowling a three-game total of 823. ****** Bill's Billiards came up with their first win of the season, downing the Legionaires 4-2, while Ken's Men's Wear remained undefeated on the strength of a 5-1 victory over Nichols Motors in Junior Town League action on Sunday night. ****** 10 YEARS AGO -- The team from Vincent Massey Massey emerged the winner of the public school soccer championship. Team members include: Todd De- gooyer, Sherry Brown, Tamara Bridges, Tim Smith, David Melanchuk, Glen Campbell, Brad Nearing, Tony Dyer, Frank McQuay (coach), Vincent Vincent Robinson, Brenda Nihill, Laura Dolan, Kim Megraw, Steven Latter, David Robinson, Mike Geidlinger, Dean Baumhauer, Tim Powers, Brent Gibson, Nancy Vanderbelt, Tammy Bate, Erin Kelly, Kelly, Sean Powers, Carolyn Stewart, Michelle Bogle, Raymond Baker, Gary Robertson. ****** The Bowmanville Eagles won both of their games in the past week, with a 5-3 win over Port Hope and a 10-1 blowout over Cobourg. Lome Finney had a three goal night in his first start with the Eagles Eagles against Port Hope. ****** The Liberty Bowl Bantam Girls' team won the Motor Motor City Invitational Bowling Tournament with a terrific 2220 score. Members of the team are: Dawn Grant, Christine Walkey, Melissa Harness, Sandra St. Amand and Joanna Hall. The coach is Denton Grant. 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