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6 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, May 6, 1981 Section Two ★★★★★★★★★★ You're Number One Bowmanville Red Eagles ★★★★★★★★★ The Cowan Pontiac-Buick Junior 'C' Red Eagles were not expected to even get out of their own league against Cobourg, but no one told the players. The team put together a spectacular effort late in the season to overcome the odds and capture their second Ontario title in three years. Team members are from left to right, front row, Randy DeFoy, Coach Paul Robinson, Trainer John Cook, President Joan Simpson, Equipment Manager Keith Smith, Manager Buck Janack, Craig German, second row, Mark Berney, Tim Kane, Ed Osborne, Jon Janack, Brent Clemens, Don Farrow, Mark Luxton, Rick Bain, Neil Jones, Greg Brunt, Scott Linton, back row, Brad Godfrey, Randy MacDonald, Carl Chambers, Dan Strike, Stan Greenham, Bob Dwyer, Dana Peebles, and Lome Finney. Absent for the photo were Wayde Preston and Derek Keenan. Congratulations to the 1980-81 All Ontario Jr. 'C' Champions. ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ Congratulations Bowmanville Eagles! We're so very proud of all the members of this fine hockey club. You mean a lot to our community and your skill and dedication dedication will be admired by 'all of Bowman- ville's citizens. From all of us at HOOPER'S JEWELLERS 29 King St. E. Bowmanville Telephone 623-5747 Tributes As president of the Bowmanville Eagles I am verÿ proud of all the members of the hockey team for the way they conducted themselves on and off the ice on their way to the All Ontario Jr. "C" Championship. There are 66 "C" teams in Ontario and we are No. "1". I would like to thank Cowan Pontiac-Buick Ltd. for sponsoring sponsoring the team, Mayor Garnet Rickard, Councillor Maurice Prout for the recep-, tion given the team on their return from Essex, town council for their support during the year, the loyal fans who supported us all year both home and away. A special thanks to the Statesman for their excellent coverage of our games all season. Thank You Joan Simpson Dear John: As sponsor of the Bowmanville Bowmanville Junior C Eagles, I would like to thank' the players, coaching staff, and Junior C executive for a championship season. ; , Your efforts})*have given many hours of entertainment to the fans. And thanks to your hard work and dedication, you have put the name of our town on the hockey map of Ontario. It has been a pleasure to sponsor such a team. I would also like to extend my appreciation to the fans for their solid support this season. Your support has helped make the Bowmanville Cowan Pontiac Junior C Eagles the champions they are today. Tom Cowan . May 4,1981 CONGRATULATIONS! My congratulations and best wishes to the new Ontario Champions the "Cowan Pontiac Jr. C. Hockey Team." The Hon. Allan Lawrence Q.C..M.P. Durham Northumberland Congratulations to the Bowmanville Eagles from the gang at 6886# S "The home of great leisure clothes for Guys and Gals" OPEN ALL DAY WEDNËSDAYS THURSDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHTS UNTIL 9:00 May 4, 19Ç1 A Great Victory! I would like to extend my sincere congratulations to the Cowan Pontiac Junior C Hockey Team on winning the Ontario Championship in Essex on May 3,1981. It was a great victory and well deserved!. Sam L. Cureatz M.P.P. Deputy Speaker On behalf of the department of community services I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the Bowmanville Eagles for winning the Ontario Junior C championship championship for 1981. There is no doubt in my mind that all the sport fans and followers of the Eagles are very proud of their team and that they are number one. To the executive of the Bowmanville Eagles, I would like to extend my thanks for the effort put forth beyond the call of duty and also to the players for their fine efforts during the season. Yours truly, T.A. Fanning, Director of Community , Services Town of Newcastle •Neil Jones and Bob Dwyer teamed up to take out this Essex player on Friday night in Bowmanville. The Eagles won the game 10-3. The friendly folks at would like to congratulate Bowmanville Eagles. Well done! Graham's IGA 77 King St. East Open Sunday 10 until 5 -- WE DELIVER -- Bowmanville 3 ;i j j - j Dear Johnny: As manager of the Bowmanville Bowmanville Cowan Pontiac-Buick Junior C Eagles, I would like to thank every member of the team for a job well done. This successful season is the result of the hard work of many people. They are too numerous to mention individually in one short letter. But my appreciation goes out to not only the players but also the coaching staff, the executive, and the sponsor. The success of the Eagles also speaks well for the entire local hockey system which produced the players who are this year's Ontario champions. To the local hockey teams, I can only say, keep up the good work. Finally, the achievements of the team would not have been possible had it not been for the continued support of the fans and the community in general. To all of you, I extend the most sincere appreciation. We'll see you next year. BuckJanack 42 King St. East 623-3211 Bowmanville May 4th, 1981 To the Bowmanville Junior "C" Hockey Team: On behalf of the Council and the citizens of the Town of Newcastle, I would like to offer our heartiest congratulations congratulations to the Bowmanville Junior "C" Hockey Team in winning the Ontario Championship. They have brought honor to our Town and have established established a reputation of skill in the art of hockey and won the affection of so many by the sportsmanship they nave displayed displayed throughout the year, May I express my sincere. appreciation to all within the organization for such a great accomplishment. Yours very truly, Garnet B. Rickard Mayor WOW! WHAT A TEAM! The management and staff of Bowmanville Audio-Vision offer their heartiest congratulations to a wonderful hockey club... the Bowmanville Eagles... O.H.A. Junior 'C' Champions -1981. All of us at Bowmanville Audio-Vision are very, very proud of you. Bowmanville Audio-Vision Limited Radio Sh^ck Authorized Sales Centre Authorized Dealer for Panasonic - Admiral - Electrohome and Technics Sales and Service 20 King St. W. 623-2312 Bowmanville