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42 - The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday May 9, 2007 www.oakvillebeaver.com Buzz undefeated after four games By Jon Kuiperij BEAVER SPORTS EDITOR Stu Brown has quickly gained an appreciation for the value of defensive lacrosse. The Oakville Buzz head coach, who admits he was less than stellar in his own end as a player, points to solid defensive play as a main reason the junior B club has opened the Ontario Lacrosse Association season with a 3-0-1 mark. "I kind of get heckled by the other coaches sometimes because I stress defence so much, whereas when I was a player I never thought defence once," said Brown, whose team earned road wins over Halton Hills (11-7), Akwesasne (8-4) and Cornwall (12-8) during the past week. "As a coach, you understand defence is key. It's been getting better with every game and we're seeing a lot more communication on the defensive end." Brown highlighted Mark Kingston, Cedric Soubry and Mike Perras as three players in particular who have helped the Buzz yield an average of 6.3 goals per game during the current winning streak. A balanced offence hasn't hurt Oakville's cause, either. Josh Barrick scored five goals, including the Buzz's first four of the game, in the win over Halton Hills, while Josh Ruys recorded a hat trick against Akwesasne. Braden Gallant led the way versus Cornwall, scoring five times and adding three assists, while Harry Hristopoulos contributed three goals and two helpers. "They are all guys who, when we put this team together, we expected to be guys that could score two goals per game," said Brown. "We know they're capable of scoring five or six in a game, too. Every game, one guy has a big game and the others are just chipping in." Also scoring goals for the Buzz the past week were Bill Mills, Dylan Gilbert, Ian Goertz, Taylor Sykes, Spencer Taugher and Soubry. Harrison Hristopoulos played goal for the Buzz against Halton Hills and Akwesasne, while Cam Watts earned the victory against Cornwall. Brown was pleased with Oakville's win in Halton Hills Thursday, when the Buzz came back from a third-period deficit to end the game with five unanswered goals. However, he was not impressed with the club's overall performance in Cornwall and Akwesasne, feeling the Buzz played down to the level of its less-talented competition. "Those games should have been a lot more comfortable than what they were," he said. "It's tough because when you get those games, it's a good opportunity to get guys into the lineup that don't ordinarily get the chance, so it is inevitable that you're going to bring the level of play down a little bit. At the same time, as a coach, you have to push them to play to their potential." The Buzz will look to push its undefeated streak to six games this weekend, when it hosts Gloucester Saturday (8 p.m.) and Nepean Sunday (2 p.m.). Both contests will be played at the Glen Abbey Recreation Centre. 50 OAKVILLE BEAVER, Wednesday, May 9, 2007 Community Notices Classified Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm E-mail: classified@haltonsearch.com Obituaries MORGAN, Gerry- The family sadly announces the passing of Gerry on Friday, May 4th, 2007 at the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. Loving husband of Edna. Beloved father of Mike (Francey), Bill (Els), Mary (Lorne) and Sandy (Danial). Devoted grandfather of James, Ben, Vincent, Mitch, Steven, Andrew, Laura, Matthew and Patrick. A retired educator, Gerry started his teaching career in Kirkland Lake, spent many years at Lakeshore Teachers College, ending his career with both Halton and Dufferin-Peel R.C.S.B. Long time member of the Oakville Curling Club and the Wyldewood Golf and Country Club. Funeral Mass was held at St. Andrew's Roman Catholic Church, Oakville on Wednesday, May 9th, 2007 at 11a.m. If desired, donations to the Parkinson Society would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the Ward Funeral Home, Oakville (905-8443221). RIVERS, Mary-Ann- On Sunday, May 6, 2007 at Toronto, Ontario in her 43rd year. Mary-Ann, loved daughter of Grace and Len. Dear sister of Catherine, Maureen Barlow, Paul (Kelly), Mark, David (Linda), Tim (Jane), Ken (Wendy), and John (Tracy). Much loved by her many nieces, nephews and terrific friends. She will be sadly missed by her beloved friend Roz and her canine companions Keiko and Kaia. Visitation will be held at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West (one block east of Kerr, 905-844-2600), Oakville from 2-4 and 7-9pm Wednesday. Funeral Service i n t h e K o p r i v a C h a p e l 11 : 0 0 a . m . o n Thursday, May 10, 2007. Cremation to follow at Holy Cross Crematorium. Condolences and tributes may be sent to www.koprivataylor.com Obituary Obituary HOLT, Shirley Lillian (Nee Hart)- It is with heartfelt sorrow that we announce the passing of Shirley at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital surrounded by family and friends on May 4, 2007 in her 84th year after a lengthly illness. Beloved wife of the late Ian Rive Holt. Loving mother of Ross, Neil, Martin, Judy, (Sid) a n d G u y. B e l o v e d g r a n n y t o D e v o n . Cherished aunt and great aunt of many nieces and nephews. She will be extremely missed by Barry, Ann, Stacey, Catherine, Michael, Janet and Trina. Shirley will be lovingly remembered by her many friends in both Canada and overseas. Shirley was an inspiration to the many people that knew her. Her years were filled with being a teacher, volunteering with community groups, enjoying walking, car trips, gardening & nature, as well as spending time with friends and family. A special thanks to the staff at Northridge Long Term Care Facility and Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. Visitation at Oakview Funeral Home, 56 Lakeshore Rd. West, Oakville on Tuesday, May 8, 2007 from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at St. Simon's Church, 1450 Litchfield Road, Oakville at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 9, followed by a reception. As an expression of sympathy and in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your local chapter of The Alzheimer Society and would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences can be made to oakview-funeral.ca Obituaries HENDRY, William E. "Ted"- Peacefully at the Wyndham Manor in Oakville on Sunday, May 6, 2007 in his 84th year. Beloved husband of Roberta. Loving father of Louise (Dan) and Sandra (Stephen). Dear grandpa of Eliot and Adele. Dear brother of Ian. Ted will be sadly missed by family and friends. Mr. Hendry is resting at the funeral home of Skinner & Middlebrook Ltd., 128 Lakeshore Rd. E. (1 block West of Hurontario St.) Mississauga. (Parking off Ann St.) on Tuesday evening from 7-9pm. Funeral service will be held at First United Church 151 Lakeshore Rd. W. Mississauga on Wednesday, May 9, 2007 at 1:30pm. Cremation. Memorial donations to the First United Church or the Parkinson Society would be greatly appreciated. Special thanks to the caring staff of Wyndham Manor. PEARCE, Norman- Peacefully passed away on Saturday, May 5, 2007 at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital at the age of 72. Beloved husband of Audrey. Loving father of Elayne and Dave. Cherished grandfather of Tyler. Dear twin brother of Ann. Norman will be sadly missed by his extended family and friends. A Memorial Service will be held at the Glen Oaks Memorial Chapel & Reception Centre, 3164 Ninth Line (Dundas/403), Oakville, 905-257-8822, on Thursday, May 10, 2007 at 2:00pm, visitation between 1:30 and 2:00pm. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. BORUSCHAK, Erna Grete- Peacefully on Friday, May 4, 2007 at Ian Anderson House with her loving family at her side. Long-time employee of Extendicare Oakville. Beloved wife of the late Andrew. Loving mother of Steven and Irene and her husband Gary Van Den Boom. Cherished Babi to Austin and Tara. A private family service celebrating the life of Erna was held May 8, 2007 at Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville (905844-2600). Interment followed. Contributions to the Ian Anderson House, 430 Winston Churchill Boulevard, Oakville, ON L6J 7X2 would be greatly appreciated by the family. A special thanks to all the staff and volunteers at the Ian Anderson House for all their care and support and for treating Erna like she was a member of their own family. Condolences may be sent to www.koprivataylor.com THE Oakville Beaver would like to express sincere and heart-felt condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. Community Notices continue on page 55. . .