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The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, November 24,1993 7 v_j 9 By Brad Kelly Our Son Has Arrived Slaying up all night used to be a lot more fun than it was last week. You see, my son, Ryan Bradley, was bom at 6:19 a.m. on Tuesday, November 16. I'm not one to divulge too much information about my personal life to people. In fact, there were some here at the office who had no idea that my wife, Debbie, was even pregnant. But, to get the full effect of what transpired on the maternity ward of Memorial Hospital-Bowmanville last week, it's necessary to revert back into a little bit of our history. We're high school sweethearts. Hard to believe in these times, but we have been together since we were both in grade nine at Clarke High School back in 1980. Had I known that kissing an innocent, sweet-looking girl outside of the bus stop in grade nine would get me into the position I'm in today, well In sporting terms, our relationship was like many others who date at a very young age. We put each other on waivers a couple of times, had some offers, but were never claimed. After over.eight years of dating, we married in August of 1988. We purchased our first home in Bowmanville three years later. Feeling Feeling secure, we felt .it was the opportune time to start a family. The fall season had just arrived, and Debbie thought it would be nice to get pregnant, pregnant, have the baby the following spring, and take the summer off. Things didn't work out that way. Twenty months after deciding to try and start a family, Debbie finally became pregnant. For the record, no, we didn't get tired of trying. We read a great deal of information during the pregnancy, took some pre-natal classes, and felt prepared for what was about to happen. The labour didn't go the way it is scripted in the books. The one aspect aspect that we had feared the most, back labour, set in shortly after midnight. midnight. For four hours, I rubbed Debbie's back until my arms were so numb that I could no longer tell if they were making contact. Ten hours after checking into the hospital, just after six in the morning, morning, Ryan emerged. Countless thoughts raced through my mind as I gazed into the eyes of my first-bom child. I envisioned Ryan growing up to play alongside Eric Lindros in the NHL. Turning a double play with Robbie Alomar of the Toronto Blue Jays. Or walking down the fairway of the 18th hole with a one-stroke lead during a PGA tournament. In reality, his appearance didn't fit the biiild of any of the above. No, Ryan looked like someone who would grow up to race bicycles. His head, flat at the front and tapering into a cone shape in the back, resembled resembled one of those aero-dynamic helmets that racers wear. A world class swimmer may be the route he chooses. He expressed his fascination for water to the nurses at the hospital. During his first bath, he peed in the tub. Such a guy thing to do! We have since learned to cover his anatomy with a cloth while changing changing his diapers. I now understand how the phrase "The Fountain of Youth" was derived. These early days of fatherhood have taught me two important things that will be useful as time passes: A) I have now mastered how to use a fork with either hand, depending on which arm the baby is occupying. B) The meter located at the exit of the hospital parking lot is no longer a challenge. I can steer the car close enough to deposit a dollar without having to remove my seat belt or open the door and step out. C) I no longer panic when holding a baby and it begins to cry. Until now, the first sign of a cry was like a game of lawn darts. I'd practically throw the baby skyward, hoping it landed in somebody's arms. With the video evidence that we have, my recollection of what transpired transpired last week will never become faded. Neither will one particular moment towards the end of the labour. After After Debbie had endured all the pain 1 thought she could take,reassuringly, take,reassuringly, I leaned across and whispered into her ear how proud I was of her. Though there will be many changes in our lives, that is one thing that will always remain the same. v ^ Pickering is Latest Victim Of T-Mac Insulation Team T-Mac Insulation Oldtimcrs defeat- in with a pair, and single markers ed Pickering on Sunday, November were scored by Huck Balson, Ken 21 by a score of 11-6. Hammond, Ed Hooper, Mike Hewer, Tom Fennel led the goal-scoring Gerry Snowden and Glen Rice, with a hat-trick. John Vcsters chipped THE NEW 1994 1500 ORDER NOW ~ IN STOCK & ON DISPLAY AT MACINTOSH CHRYSLER PLYMOUTH LTD. 331 PARK RD S .OSHAWA NORTH OF 401 VyCf SOUTH OF GIBB V\l 728-4638 Clarke Seeded #1 for Ontario Title by Brad Kelly Garke High School has built the reputation of being a volleyball volleyball powerhouse over the years, and now they are being recognized recognized for it. The senior boys' team has been seeded number one for this weekend's OFSAA 'A' Volleyball Volleyball Giampionships. Sixteen of the best senior boys' teams from every comer of the province will go in search of top honours in the provincial championships that will be played at both Garke and Bowmanville Bowmanville High School. Games begin at both sites on Friday morning, and will continue continue throughout die day. The playoff round begins on Saturday morning, with the bronze medal match starting at 4:30 p.m., and the gold medal game slated for 6:00 p.m. Both medal games will be held at Garke. As the host team, there-are great expectations for Clarke to be one of the two teams battling on Saturday evening for the gold medal. As the number one seed, they are expected to win it. "If we were seeded any lower than number one, I would have BRHL Atoms Hang On to a 3-2 Margin Stepping onto the ice on November 13 against Hutton Transport, the Kinsmen Kinsmen atoms were given a real mn for their money. Hutton started with a one-goal lead in the second, but it wasn't long before before Adam Sarginson, from Adam Rate, took us to a 1-1 tie. Hutton came, back with the go-ahead goal until, in the third, when Jamie Emond, from Nicholas Smith and John Hostick, sifted sifted one by a solid goaltcnder, ending in a 2-2 tie. This seemed to set the pace for the next match-up on November 17 in Orono against Pincridge Insurance. Pineridge set the first mark on the scoreboard at 3:08 in the first, giving Nicholas Smith the drive to fly past solid defence alone, mating it a 1-1 tie. The second period was all Pine- ridge, getting a go-ahead goal at 6:10. However, the third period was all Kinsmen, with solid goaltending by Matthew Bourgeois. Brad Copping flew in all alone with the tying goal at 14:23. This seemed to give Neil'Le- ' gree from Chris Gauthier the drive to pump just one more in, giving us the winning edge victory 3-2. Our last game, however, seemed to be the cruncher against Ontario Hydro. Hydro. The Kinsmen were outdone by some solid goaltending from the opponents. opponents. Goals by Neil Lcgrce from Adam Sarginson, and a second goal by Nicholas Smith from Jamie Emond wasn't enough to get past Hydro. The game ended in a 5-2 loss. Triple F Bowling John Rozcma 24, Gordon dc Jager 22, Bill Van Dyk 21, Ncl Van Abbe- ma 21, Don VandcrMccr 20, Pctci Flonk 20, Piet Glasbcrgcn 18 1/2, Ron Bonsma 18, Wiebe VandciGaast 17, Minnie Kaldeway 14, Dirk Van Abbe- ma 111/2, Hammy VanderGaast 9 High single ladies -- Frances Mulder Mulder 251 High single men - Piet Glasbcrgcn 256 High triple ladies - Frances Mulder Mulder 721 High triple men -- Dirk Van Abbe- ma 659' High average ladies - Minnie Kaldeway 191 High average men - Ron Bonsma 197 been surprised. We've always been ranked in the top ten of the province," said coach Lyn Lowry. Lowry. Garke has been placed in a pool with Atikokan (#8 seed), Harrow (#9 seed) and Ridgeway (#16 seed). They will open the tournament on their home court Friday morning morning at 9:00 a.m. against Ridgeway. Ridgeway. Clarke's second game will be in Bowmanville against Harrow Harrow at noon, before shifting back to their home court for a 3:00 p.m. game against Atikokan. Anything less then a perfect record heading into the quarterfinal quarterfinal playoff round would be a huge disappointment. But, cautions cautions Lowry, in a provincial championship tournament, anything anything is possible. "There is always a dark horse team at these tournaments," he said. "Look at the team from Atikokan. Nobody knows what to expect from them." After reaching the finals of the OFSAA 'AAA' championship a year ago, Clarke has once again assembled a championship calibre calibre team. Its record is unmatched, unmatched, winning 121 games during the 150-game season. "If we were seeded any low- Their confidence < ( level, combined with the wealth of expert- er than number one, I would ence they have at , . . ,, have been surprised. --Clarke coach, Lyn Lowry competing in provincial provincial tournaments, will be a huge advantage, for Garke. his team will perform up to the "Most of these guys have level of play that is expected of played in OFSAA for three years them. in a row, so it's not a new experi- "We don't play the other ence for two-thirds of the team," team, we play the ball. If we put said Lowry. the ball where we want to, it Though the calibre of many of doesn't matter what the other the teams is unknown, Lowry team does," he said, does expect a stiff challenge The weekend of festivities will from West Elgin High School, kick off on Thursday evening who are seeded number two in with a banquet and awards night, the tournament. which close to 265 people are ex- Gananoque, Chatham and St. pected to attend at the Newcastle Mary's of Owen Sound round Community Hall, out the top five. The guest speaker for the eve- Regardless of who the opposi- ning will be Mark Dunn, a for- tion on the other side of the court mer member of Canada's Nation- might be, Lowry is confident that al volleyball team. Seedings for OFSAA Volleyball Championships 1. Clarke 2. West Elgin 3. Gananoque 4. Chatham 5. St. Mary's 6. Ecole Secondaire Ste. Marie 7. Quinte Christian 8. Atikokan ... " ■ : : ' ' 9. Harrow 10. Ecole Secondaire La Caron 11. Central Algoma 12. Madawaska Valley 13. Patrick Fogarty 14. Beacon Christian 15. Hillfield Strathallan 16. Ridgeway-Crystal Beach tm l ■Mvmmæy .jf - Future Eagles Display Their Skills During Junior C Intermission During the first intermission of Sunday night's Jr. C league game, the Beaver Lumber and Skylight Donut minor tyke teams from the Bowmanville Recreational Hockey League put on a display of their improving talents. The nine-minute game was entertaining for those in attendance. The body checks delivered delivered by the youngsters were just as good as the ones the bigger boys were dishing out. This was espe-' daily true at the conclusion of the gamewhen, after shaking hands, the teams had to cross paths to get to their dressing rooms. Players were crashing into each other and falling over like bowling pins. iî=fl Tim's Rental Wins Jlz ÎL1 The finest in repairs to all makes of cars and small trucks. 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It wasn't until the third period, losing losing 2-0, that Dykstra's was finally on the board with a goal by Jonas Bon- noltn at the 4:33 mark, assisted by Jamie Jamie Richter and Peter Amcdola. Willi only 1:40 remaining, Dykstra's lied the game witli it nice goal coming from Chris Mann, assisted by Adam Powell and Colin Maude, Willi only 39 seconds remaining in the game, Jamie Richter scored, unassisted, unassisted, to give Dykstra's their victory. Great comeback, guys. Corporate Missing If you find our Corporate Seal (like the one on Flipper's nose) stamped on one of the pages of The Canadian Statesman, we'll give you an extra year FREE when you purchase a one year subscription for $25. Or...you can buy a year's subscription for $25, and give a FREE one year subscription to a friend in time for Christmas. Plus, one lucky new subscriber will win $100 in Statesman Bucks! 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