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[ Letters to t/ie Editor ) Cowan Jr. C. Eagles Chalk Up Two More What Solutions Are There? Wins for Total of Sixteen The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, November 30,1983 Boyle Bantam Selects Win Against Baker Park Dear Sir, In the Statesman edition of Nov. 23rd "Small Talk" commented on the film "The Day After". The writer seemed disappointed that the program "would not stir nations into a resistance movement against the nuclear arms race." Her rather cynical reason being that we are bombarded by both real and fictional horror on a frequent basis. Maybe this rationale could be considered typical, especially by those who have not experienced any exposure to potential acts of aggression beyond their control. For some time there have been many news items about Cruise Missiles and Peace Marches. Like many others, I changed stations. ! I watched "The Day After" quite convinced that my attitude would be similar to "Small Talk", v It was not to be. It made me remember. Remember the closing of the Berlin Wall. Remember debating with my peers at age ; eighteen whether we would live to be twenty one. Remember sitting at a German east/west check point for !two hours without news, after armed personnel had marched off my husband ... Remember a Registered Nurse on the next street, who believing a nuclear war was possible, acquired enough lethal doses of morphine to administer to her six children should they suffer from radiation sickness. This was her emotional safeguard against the possibility of watching them die a slow and painful death. Europe, geographically is small. There is no place to hide. Here in Canada there has been a wonderful freedom from fear for me, and perhaps all of us, until, for some, Cruise Missiles emerged. This fall, when Margaret Thatcher was here, I still supported weapon deployment and the actions of our governments. Since then, some Britons fear America could follow up Grenada with intervention in Nicaragua. Thatcher does not think they will but adds hastily "I did not believe the U.S. would invade Grenada in that way." Now she has doubts. The West Germans are haunted by the Pentagon and White House pronouncements about "limited nuclear war and the ability to win such wars". On whose territory? It seems that President Reagan is now seen as a gun toting cowboy who shoots first and asks questions later and who does not comprehend the difference between a six shooter and a nuclear warhead. Many will continue to believe such statements and portrayals are fiction. Those who believe the contrary, are struggling to find answers or joining Peace Movements. I am not aware that there are any missiles in Ontario. How would people react if the government approved their location, thus making us into a target for the other side. Could this happen? The Ontario Government voted last week AGAINST keeping us nuclear free. Is this a first step towards the deployment of weapons? Mr. Mulroney recently gave the impression that he will support the American political slogan "My country my right", and said "If our friends need the benefit of the doubt from time to time, so be it; I am going to do it." Do what? Support the actions in Grenada and perhaps missile deployment in Canada? What solutions are there? In my humble opinion the answer does not lie alone with the simplistic; disarmament. Public opinion must recognize the overwhelming importance of pursuing POLITICAL STABILITY. We must acknowledge political leaders who Recognize what our current circumstances require. We must urge all our elected representatives to review our security and protect it. We have the ballot box. Military strength can coexist with human understanding and we must urge our leaders to improve the international climate and not to blindly follow President Reagan's view of the Soviets as the "embodiment of all evil". Compassion for other points of view, knowledge, understanding, and communication are above all essential. In conclusion, it would appear that the film, technical poor as it may have'been, along with "Small Talk" dug this Ostrich Head out of the sand. Sincerely, Ann Cowman Our Gift to You... Free Gift Wrap! Every gift leaves our store brightly wrapped and ready for Christmas ! Visit our Upstairs and Downstairs for unique gift ideas. Find something for everyone on your Christmas list. NOW OPEN ON MONDAYS FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE iRICKABY'S LIMITED BOWMANVILLE, ONT. League Standings Including Games Sunday Night November 27,1983 GP W L T Pts. Bowmanville 16 13 Port Perry 16 12 Lakefield 15 10 Lindsay 16 9 Little Britain 18 9 Cobourg 16 9 Port Hope 16 6 Stouffville 17 4 Uxbridge 16 2 L 0 2 3 4 6 6 10 0 13 0 14 0 29 26 22 21 21 19 12 8 4 The Cowan Pontiac Jr C Eagles notched a 5 to 3 victory Saturday night in Stouffville and a 9 to 5 victory over Little Britain in the Eagles' nest Sunday night. The Eagles had a power play goal from Duane Major, assisted by Pete Krukkert and a short handed goal by Chris Michelson from Matt Willis and Brad Clemens to take a 2 to 0 lead over Stouffville at the end of one period. The Eagles were outscored 2 to 1 in the second period. Pete Krukkert had the Eagle goal from Paul Reed to maintain a 3 to 2 lead after two periods. The Eagles outscored Stouffville Stouffville 2 to 1 in the third period again getting a power play goal from Brian Heard, assisted assisted by Tim Preston and a short handed goal by Andy Terry from Chris Michelson to earn a 5 to 3 victory. Eagles 9 Little Britain 5 The Eagles preserved their unbeaten string Sunday night in the Eagles' nest with a 9 to 5 victory after Little Britain had opened the scoring. The Eagles got three power play goals, Brad Clemens from Darryl Rowe and Andy Terry, Brian Heard from Darryl Rowe and Paul Reed from Barry Goulah and Bob Dwyer to hold a 3 to 2 lead after one period. The Eagles outscored the Merchants 4 to 1 in the second period, Chris Michelson from Brian Heard and Darryl Bole hood's Bruins Selects Enter Tournament in Minden Rowe, Brian Heard with his second of the night from Darryl Rowe, Bob Dwyer from Duane Major and Chris Michelson and finally, Paul Reed with his second from Pete Krukkert and Bruce Beaton. The Eagles enjoyed a 7 to 3 lead after two periods. The Eagles scored before the third period was a minute old. Brad Clemens getting his second of the night from Duane Major and Brian Heard, then Duane Major scored from Brian Heard and Brad Clemens to give the Eagles a 9 to 3 lead. Little Britain got a couple of goals late in the period to make the score a little more respectable. respectable. The final score 9 to 5 for the Eagles. The Eagles had six power play goals in this game and two power play and two short handed goals in the game Saturday night. The management of the Eagles have earned the right to handle the all star team when they play the reigning league champions, the Lindsay Lindsay Trent Muskies this coming Boxing Day at 1:30 p.m. at the Lindsay arena. The Eagle management earned this honour by having the Eagles in first place the first of December. Congratulations Congratulations are in order. The Eagles visit Little Britain this coming Saturday night and host Cobourg Cougars this coming Sunday in the Eagles nest. On Saturday, November 26th, Boyle Bantam Selects met Baker Park from Oshawa at Darlington. Final score was 8 -1 in favour of Bowmanville. Opening the scoring in the first period was Tim Smith on a pass from Zenon Nelson. Baker Park then scored to tie it up and make the score 1-1. Boyle's next goal came from Shane Crombie on a nice pass from Smith and Nelson. Paul Brunt then picked up the puck from Chris Bloedorn and David Reid to add another one for the Boyle Selects. Wifh 48 Adam & Eve To Victoria & On Nov. 26th, Adam and Eve lost their second game in three starts, to Victoria and Grey in the Novice Hockey League by a 7 - 3 score. Victoria and Grey goal scorers were Chad Vander- On Saturday, November 26th, Bolahood's Bruins travelled travelled to Minden to take part in their first tournament of this hockey season. The first game against Peterborough Mark St. saw Mark St. come out on top with a score of 6 - 3. Bruin's goal getters were Kevin Farrow, assisted by Marty Burgess and Joanna Hall. Second goal came from Craig Forsey, unassisted while the Bruins were short handed. The final goal was scored by Marty Burgess, assisted by Brad Banks. All of the Bruins turned in a solid effort in this first game. The second game saw Bola- hoods' Bruins playing against the host team from Minden with the Bruins turning in an excellent game, eliminating Minden 5 to 1 on first period goals by Shawn Baumhauer, unassisted and Marty Burgess, Burgess, assisted by Kevin Ferguson. The second period, Brad Powell canie. up-with two unassisted unassisted goals. ('Good going Brad.) Jason Edmondson put the last Bruins' counter between between the pipes in the third period. This game was Bow- manville's best game since every player made some spectacular spectacular plays and excellent passes. The third game, however, was too much for the Bruins as they went down fighting, holding Peterborough All Saints scoreless for two periods and finally lost the consolation game with a score of 5 - 0. Although the Bolahood Bruins finished the tournament tournament as consolation runners- up, a superb three game effort was put forth by Chris Forsey in goal. This Tuesday the Bruins again don their blades in an exhibition game with Stouffville Stouffville at 6 p.m. in Darlington Sports Centre. seconds left in the first period, Smith, taking a pass from Terry Kellett, put the puck past Baker's goalie to end the period with a score of 4 to 1. The second period was scoreless with both teams skating and playing hard. The third period opened up with Bowmanville's Tim Smith getting his hat-trick for the night from a pass again by Kellett. Chris Bloedorn then scored his first goal of the game on a pass from teammates teammates Kevin Flintoff and Paul Novices Lose Grey Trust ende with three and Tracy Lemke with two, and Jeff Wright, Grant Spencer with singles. Chris Filler lead Adam and Eve with two goals, and Bruce Harnum with one. An assist went to Jeff White. Brunt. Another goal was added seconds later when David Reid let the puck go from the blue line on a beautiful beautiful pass from Flintoff and Brunt. Ending the scoring for the game was Carl Feddema after receiving the puck from Brad Rushak and Shawn Broome. Stephen Conway and Paul Stephens shared the net minding minding duties with Paul getting the shut-out. Shawn Broome was again excellent with his defensive play as was David Reid and David Morrison. Kevin Flintoff, Flintoff, Paul Brunt, Shane Crombie and Tim Smith all played their usual hard working working game, coming up with many outstanding plays. The Boyle Selects' next game is Saturday, December 3 at the Bowmanville arena at 6:50 when they will play East- view from Oshawa. r«t-.. t- • -Vi i i VÏ & 'I. T .j >/ « ' M' . „TrifRt-V m: i.-t-'fmr:- m ; OrjTPM p'W- Hgygs T* •>: [fi Ù J ÜÜP SES# 51 HUME Uh 7Ht FUEL ECUNUMr CAH. MIDWAY DATSUN 1300 Dundas St. E., Whitby 668-6828 MYLES TV Silver and King St. 623-3482 Bowmanville Happy Holidays From Everyone On Silver Street 27 King St. W.--623-5556