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Hockey skillful thrillful has gone downhill We are well Into another season of what peases these days for that Canadian sport of hockey Par more interesting than being a spectator at games will be watching from the sidelines some renewed and deter mined attempts to decrease the potential mayhem In the former sport As any intelligent eight yearold knows hockey Is no longer a sport it is an enter la lament superior to professional wrestling In this department because It is faster bloodier and most of the participants though not all are not fat and middleaged Some are fat and young Some are also middleaged Some are old enough to be grandfathers And BO per cent of the socalled athletes in this new form of Grand vaudeville art- overpaid A few discerning sports writers and a good many former fans of the game are sick at heart over what has happened to what was once the fastest and most thrilling game on earth The great majority of the socalled fans however along with most sports writers and nearly all of management derides any attempt to restore the skills and thrills of what used to be the most skillful and thrQlfuU sport of them OH professional hockey Perhaps that Is because the current crop of fans consists of yahoos looking for blood the sports writers are sycophants looking for an angle and the owners ore stupid as they have always been looking only for a buck In my view a determined effort should be made to stamp out the vlciousncss that has turned pro hockey into a Roman cir Assault and battery on the Ice should be treated the same as it is on the streets with a criminal charge Let put cops in the arenas and lay charges against the goons vho try to decapitate an opponent with a stick or emerge from a spearing duel with the enemy guts wrapped around the point of their sticks Suck a move of course will be greeted with hoots of scorn by the yahoos the sycophants and the manipulators Or as Variety the magazine might put it in one of its headlines Hock Jocks Mock Socks Translated that would mean that hockey people make fun of any attempt to stop the fighting and violence in the game But such a move would be welcomed however by a majority of the people remotely interested in the game the better sports writers who have seen it go steadily downhill kids who want to play hockey for fun without being terrorized parents of kids who play hockey real fans Surely even the robber barons of hockey the owners with their nineteenth century mentality coo see the handwriting on the wall large and clear The game is going down the drain Let me give some When I was a youth our town had a Junior A team They played it fast and tough and clean The referees jumped on slashing spearing boarding kneeing Fights were infrequent In a town of there were 1 A hundred cars would accompany the fans to playoff games 50 mites away When I was a youngish man I lived in a town of We had an Intermediate C team made up of young local fellows who loved the game So help me there would be 1 at every match Today I live In a town of which boasts a pretty fair Junior B team The crowds at games run around two or three hundred Hockey Night In Canada used to bind this whole nation together tram radio days well into television Its ratings have dropped disastrously What happened A lot of things First the quality has gone down and the price has gone up Thats a nono in any Sixty per cent of the pros today couldnt have made a ladling senior amateur team years ago Arena owners egged on by greedy players and those parasites their managers have hoisted the cost of tickets to the point where ticket scalpers are committing suicide But most Important of all the sheer vldousness of today game with its Nazi stormtrooper techniques its open support intimidation its appalling message for young players that violence beats skill and speed has made a great segment of real fans turn their backs on It in disgust When the players are alt millionaires and the arenas are half empty maybe the people who control the sport will get the message holiday nsa8ao GEORGETOWN 877 5266 ACTON 853 2010 You may now charge your classified advertisement to your Chargex Account Ask for details DARK rMnlv MERCURY SALES- lASIHO Georgetown Acton Wednesday Mar 21 Chech Your Ada For Accuracy On The First Insertion The Georgetown Independent and Acton Free Prat cannot be responsible for cost of mora than on Incorrect Insertion Any in Classified Section should called to attention of Department after first Insertion Adjust mada to dagraa tha error reduced the value of ad Cafe 8776268 or pjm Monday to Friday I Births Paul sod Kim are very to announce lie birth of second son Joshua Stanley arrived Saturday February we lbs Proud grandparents are Stanley and Florence Acton and Richard and Barbara Jackson of Kitchener Ryan Is thrilled with hH new baby brother CONQUER Dick a girl Amanda Lee lbs at 4 a on March 15 Grace Ottawa ON FirstgrandchlidlorMr and Mrs R and tor Mr and Conquer Great grandchild lor Mrs A Cascagnette Hamilton and Mrs C Ottawa LAY Mark and Chants are pleased to announce the sale arrival Ihelr twin son Ryan Dennis wo lbs and Adam HughwcgtilnQ4lb on March 13 General Hospital Two brothers lor Juslln Proud grandparents are Mr and Mr GouriayandMr and Mrs Dennis Cote IT A BOY Mr and Mrs A Hurley and Mr and Mrs J are thrilled to announce the sale arrival their first grandchild Hurley born at Toronto East General Proud parents are Maria and Peter OSTLER Gregory and ce sons of Larry and re proud to announce brother and sister Sib and Jane 4 lbs at Toronto General Hospital on MarchS PERKINS Bradley are happy to announce the sale arrival ol their new brother Steven at Guelph General Hospital on March Proud and happy parents are Craig and Linda Perkins Acton Many thanks to Or and the nursing Of General Hospital Coming VERA and John of Bra ma I formerly Georgetown wish to announce the for their son Ross toCorinne Godfrey daughter Joan Streets Godfrey and Dennis Godfrey Vankleek Hill Wedding will lake place on April i ISM at at Grace Church IB Deaths BROWN Herbert J At his home R Acton on Tuesday March Herbert J Brown in his year son of the late John and Fannie Brown and brother of the late Grace Atkinson Rested Shoemaker Funeral Home Acton where funeral and committal service was held on Saturday March at I Spring In Cemetery DAVISON Gordon Edward At SI Josephs Hospital Gordon Edward Davison In his year Beloved husband Agnes Mac Dona Id and dear father John and Gall Dear grandfather of Mark Shelley and Mat thew Funeral service was held at the Shoemaker Funeral Home on Friday at LIEDER will suddenly on Friday March at Willi beloved Kathleen Allen and loved father of Isabel Bragg of Ottawa Harry Rosa Harris and Tomilnson all of Georgetown and the lets Nancy Anderson Dear brother of Llselte and Grandfather Jennifer Dannie Harris Steven and Katie Bragg Rested at J Jones a Son Funeral Home Ed th St Georgetown Funeral service was held Monday morning at St George s Anglican Church Interment Greenwood Cemetery In memory con tr I but ions to the Ontario Heart Foundation Id be a ppt eclated Carta Magdalene on Saturday March el Hospital for Sick Children Toronto Car I a beloved Infant A private family mass was held at Holy Cross Church on Tuesday March 70 interment Greenwood Cemetery Those who wish may make con- buttons to the Easter seals or any charity of your choice SMITH Arthur Bill Al Guelph General Hospital on Tuesday March 13 Arthur Bill Smith of Acton aged SB years Beloved husband of Joyce and deer tamer Richard and his wit Patricia of Acton Mitch and his wife Joanne Barm Loved grandfather Martin dotty and Wayne Brother vera Mar ori ftlts Redfem and Kenneth Smith Rested at the Shoemaker Funeral Home Acton here funeral and committal scrvlc was Mtd Friday at Ht DILLON Gladys Christina on Thursday March IS 1914 at Georgetown and District Memorial Hospital Gladys C Wetllauferol Glen Williams wile the late Thomas A Dillon and loved mother of Thomas of Toronto Catherine Glen Williams and Patrick Toronto Grandmother to 12 grandchildren Dear sister Conrad Nancy and Predeceased by George and Edward Rested at J S Jones Son Funeral Home Edllh St Georgetown Christian Burial Mass was held at Holy Cross Church Saturday at noon Interment Greenwood Cemetery in memory contributions Ontario Heart Foundation would be appreci At Georgetown Memorial Hospital Georgetown Ontario on Tuesday March Isabella In her year Beloved wile the late Christopher 19471 Dear mother Charles and Donald of Credlton Robert of Huron Park Luclnda Mrs Jim Toy lor 1 of Georgetown Katharine Mrs Don Winter Exoler and Masse Dash wood Predeceased by her son Stanley her brother Bill and her grandson Shown Dlnney Also survived by grandchildren and greatgrandchildren RestedaitheR Funeral Home Man Street Exeter for visitation on Thursday March 4 and 7 The funeral service took place on Friday March at 2 at the Trevett Memorial Anglican Church with Rev J and George Anderson officiating Inierment Exeter Cemetery may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society FORD Frederick A Iho Guelph General Hospital on Saturday March 17 19B4 Fred Ford In his year Loving husband of Beloved father Martin Sharon and Richard all at home Dear son Mrs Muriel Ford and Ihc late William Ford Loving son in law of Doris and Elmer Malnprlie Acton Loved brother of Leonard and Gram Ford of Louie ol Vancouver and lata Ronald Funeral service was hold Tuesday Match Into merit Wood lawn Cemetery Cards of ThanhfT WOULD LIKE express my sincere I hanks to my neighbours and friends lor Ihelr cards flowers and donallons and to the Shoemaker Home for all their kindness and support during my recent bereavement Joe Mathews THE FAMILY Ihe late Isabella to express their sincere thanks and lor Ihc many cards visits gilts flowers and any acts of kindness Special thanks to Rev J Boyle for his prayers and nurses and stall of Georgetown Hosp for their wonderful care during her Illness It will always be remembered Mr James Taylor and Family THOMPSON Andrew We wish to express our sincere thanks lor the beautiful floral tributes donations and palhv cards received our recent loss Special lhanks to the J Jones Son Funeral Home and Rev J Boyles and our ne hours especially Barb and Sylvia Brake lor all help Jessie Thompson and Family WE WISH express our sincere thanks lo friends and relatives lor tributes donations sympathy acts of kindness received during the passing of our lather Special thanks the stall on ward A Georgetown and Macintosh Thompson and Kennedy Tlmleck Family WE wish to express our sincere thanks to relatives neighbours and friends for their expressions of sympathy and donations to heart cancer and arthritis funds and the Gideon Memorial Bibles as well as the beautiful floral arrangements and all who called at lime Our sincere thanks to Rev The Shoemaker Funeral Home and the Women s Institute Your kindness was very much appreciated The Morrison WE WISH to express our heartfelt help during our bereavement Thank you to kind friends and neighbours St Georges Anglican women Auxiliary and Choir and family EI In Mamortami HALL In loving memory of Victor who left us March 19S1 HI presence we ml His memory we treasure Florence and family HUFFMAN William BUD In loving memory of Bill Huffman a loving father and grand father who died March IV As time unfolds another year Memories keep you every near Silent thoughts of time together Hold memories that will last forever Always remembered and sadly missed by Lynda David and Michael loving memory of a dear husband father grandfather and brother Allan who passed away March 23 t3 Cone from US but leaving memories Death can never take away Memories that will always linger While upon this earth we stay remembered by wife Alice and family Marlon and Kevin grandchildren In grcatgrandtathi am J In loving memory of father Grandfather an who passed away March le has been broken A link gone from our chain But though we re parted lor a while We know we II meet again Some day we hope to meet you Some day we know not when We shall meet In a belter land And never part again We shall meet with many a loved one That was torn from our embrace We shall listen lo their voices And behold face to lace Sunshine passes shadows tail Love remembrance outlasts all Sadly missed lovingly remembered by wile Annie sons Bill Ron and Bob and families daughters Hllller and Adah and The memories linger on Always remembered by Dave and Sue Steve and Eva JAMS In loving memory of a dear grandlalhor and great grandfather who passed away Little did we know when we awoke that mar sorrow that day would The call was sudden The shock severe To part with one we loved so dear You dldn have time to say farewell Or lor us to say good bye You were gone before we knew It And only God k r Silent ti still No one will ever know Sadly missed but always rt family and lend 111 Coming Thomson presents a Tax and Investment Planning Seminar Thursday March 22 1984 at m Speakers Mr Ed Manager of Personal Tax Planning Mr Andrew Bertram Vice President of Portfolio Mane me Service a At Halton HBs Ubrary and Cultural Centra Georgetown As seating Is limited please tele phone 18863137 to reserve your place or mall In coupon below Thomson Bongard Box 36 Royal Trust To war TO Centra TO Attention a toon Mcpherson J Please register me I cannot attend please send me som THOMSON GREAT GETAWAY May 56th Swim Dine Shop Outlet Centre Relax enjoy at the Buffalo Marriott For information call COACH HOUSE TRAVEL 8544216 THE DAUGHTERS of Si Georges Anglican Church monthly luncheon win be held Wed nesday March lta Turkey sated dessert beverage M at SI Georges Church Hail Georgetown KM Coming BANQUET sponsored by World Christian In Action Behind the Iron Cur tain Hear up to date reports and see slides from behind Iron Curtain Thursday April Inn Road Guelph near Stone Road Mall Hot dinner for For tickets call Pa ACCOUNTANT Barry Tlmleck will give 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Pancake Lunch Supper Features include Pete and Joke ken on the Dunking Machine Car Wash Auction m Games Georgetown District Christian School Trafalgar op Town Olf Ices 1 HALTON PEEL Association Meeting Thursday March at Agricultural Office Brampton AM directors ore urged to plus any beef producers developing a to bo presented to the Bcel Marketing Agency N Schoo registration lor group nursery am and Libran a 12 or INTERESTED IN learning how course for beginners on Tuesdays m slartlngApr3 Registrator tee Day and time flexible depending or Interest Please phone Laurie Cook and registration RUMMAGE Sole Saturday March doors open 10 a m until Legion auditorium upstairs Sponsored by the Lad Am Branch 120 Mil St SALVATION ARMY will be holding a Bake Solo on March 10 a m noon available E SPRING FESTIVAL of Music Knox Presbyter an Church Acton on Friday April I Guest artists A organist Anita end Mark Hopk and Ron McAllister trumpeters also vocalist Rev Wm Mllligan Proceeds lor Restoration Knox College Adults IS Refreshments is Tea I The Acton of the CANADIAN CANCER Society cord ally invites you to attend a Dalfodil Benefit Brunch to be held Sunday April 11am at Jack Tanners Table Acton The cost Is S3 per adult end per child Jock Tenner Table will donate a port on of the sales the Canadian Cancer THE FAMILY Mrs Frances Cults wish Invito her friends to her Birthday party Salurday March 24 4 Elliott Home MetcalleSt Best wishes only please WOMEN FOR the support Agriculture meeting March at ft m Mary Brook Farm located on west side of the line Halton Hills north Subject- computers farming ACTORS FOR TV TV Soundstage is now new people tor TV Studio traxilrtg to act TV Commercials Movies Pan time Alt age For you Studio can dial 3393 ACTON TENNIS registration Saturday March Acton Arena I JO pm Junior SID SenlorllS Family 4J Senior couple Join now and sign up for tennis lessons and ne proposed club activities ARE YOU READY for spring Let The Right Angle put your lawn mowers string 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