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Who Needs a Tow Truck When You Can Build This Monster? f; : : : : • $ t* X 2 Y mit m if The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, February 6,1991 9 Rookie Eagle Named Player of the Month :S HOCKEY i ";;Lloyd Miller displays a remote control truck that he I began building five months ago and has the capability I of pulling a car. Built for power, the vehicle weighs 30 pounds and can reach a top speed of 15 m.p.h. He estimates estimates that he has about $1,500 tied up in his monster truck. ; by Brad Kelly "'Lloyd Miller may have the machine that will revo- '""liitibnize the tow truck industry. industry. The Bowmanville resident resident is close to completing a truck that will have the capability capability to pull a car or jeep. . That's not unusual by ordinary ordinary standards. But when you consider that his truck weighs no more than 30 pounds, has three motors, and will do a top-end speed of 15 m.p.h., it has the tendency tendency to get your attention. On, and by the way, it runs on batteries and is operated operated by remote control. "There are small ones out of a box that will pull 150- 200 pounds and they're four wheel drive," explains Miller. Miller. "It's not uncommon for guys to put their kids in a trailer and pull them up and* down the street." "My truck is a six-wheel drive, and will pull a normal size car or truck." ,'.Unbelievable? Well, he ml but proved it at a show in Toronto. "I went to a pull last fall at Exhibition Place, and they couldn't stop me. They put everything on the drag sled and it wouldn't even Slow me down." ; ' "And that's when the itruck only had two motors in it." Miller figures he has about $1500 tied up in the truck that he began assembling assembling from scratch about five months ago, and he isn't finished finished with it yet. Currently the truck has flashing lights and operational operational tail lights, but he is hoping to get a set of headlights headlights nooked up in the near future. -v: .The home-made truck bwas a natural progression -rfrom a point five years ago when he bought himself and his son a remote control car to get started in the hobby. Since that time, he has added: added: four more trucks to his collection. f1 Unlike many others who ,jare involved for the eryoy- 2 ment of the hobby. Miller "^tbok it one step further and ^channeled his interest into a .rmll-time job. 10 As the owner of Racer's 13 Choice, he carries a com- ,r [hlete line of remote control j.cars, trucks, boats, accessories accessories and models. One particular particular boat that is displayed , ;Sn his front window, is capa- ■ !'ble of skimming across the ® "water at 40 m.pih. When asked what he would recommend for someone someone to buy who was getting a start, he took no time in deciding, "I'd sell them a basic basic good car rather than an expensive one and tell them to take it and run it for the summer. Then come back in the fall and upgrade it." "After that, it's a matter of just replacing the car and not the batteries or the remote." remote." It would cost someone about $300 to get started in the hobby, which, incidentally, incidentally, is substantially cheaper than the hobby Miller was involved with 10 years ago. He's a former sled dog racer. "I bought a dog at the g mnd one day (a Siberian usky) and just ended up A going to the races. I bought 1 a sled and a few more dogsj and raced in Ontario . and the Northern States." "I got out of it because it became too expensive , and the racing got too commercialized. commercialized. I had 40 dogs just before I got out of it." To be competitive, hè had to spend anywhere from $3,000 to $10,000 for a good lead dog, and in the neighborhood neighborhood of $100 to $500 for a running dog. Which is why he went from racing on a snowy track, to racing his remote control cars on a dirt track. And he didn't have to go far to do thatj'As a matter, of fact, he built his own track at his house. "I built the track at home, and people were coming coming out of the woodwork with their cars," he recalled. "We would have races every Sunday night and leave the track open during the week." The group met often and the numbers' steadily increased, increased, so' the-hexfcmfflial step was to form a clini:^" The Bowmanville RC Club was initiated, and the membership was restricted to 40. But when Miller moved into .town to opèn his store one year ago, the club "lost their track. But that is all about to change this year, as two of the members have built dirt course tracks at their homes. "We're hoping to get the club going in the spring again, said Miller with ' some optimism. "I really missed it last year because there aren't many places to run." "Most of the members are adults who like racing but can't afford to spend $100,000 on a race car, so they get into this. It's a cheap way for a fellow to go out and have some fun." "Every guy likes to go out and race, without having to re-mortgage the house." th i e dnbdn-tmération bv May 1, lg by the middle ... iünth. v' Anyone who would like information on where the club will be located and how to become a member, can contact Miller at his store. The number is 623-0184. J.J. Blades Roll to Victories Over Kingsview and Hutton A seven A.M. exhibition game between J.J. Sharpening Sharpening Blades of the Bowman- vifle Atoms and Kingsview from the Oshawa Church League resulted in a 9 to 4 victory for JJ. on February 2. Both teams entered the duel early with the play becoming becoming more aggressive each minute. Helmets off to both team for such a display of hard action so early in the day. Goal scoring for Kingsview Kingsview included: First Period - Robert Kruithof assisted by William Barrow Second Period - Bradley Varty assisted by Philip Williamson Williamson and Chris McPhail; William Barrow assisted by Michael Warty. Third Period - Bradley Varty assisted by Chris McPnail. J.J. points were earned by several players. Period One - Brian Ball opened the scoring for JJ. assisted by Jeremy Sanders and Mark Hodgins. Guest Scot MacKay scored with assists assists by Jeff Shmyr and Cameron Guest. Cfameron Guest assisted by Jeremy Sanders closed out the period. period. Period two - Jeff Shmyr scored unassisted. Ryan Dewulf Dewulf dropped in a goal assisted assisted by Mark Hodgins and Brian Ball. Jeff Shmyr scorched the puck with an assist by Scott MacKay. Period Three - Ryan De- wulf scored with assists by Brian Ball and Mark Hodgins. Hodgins. Scott MacKay slipped one home assisted by Jeff Shmyr arid Cameron Guest and Brain Ball drilled the final final goal assisted by Brad MacMaster and Ryan De- wulf. League play in the afternoon afternoon pitted J.J. against Hutton Hutton with a 10 to 1 outcome for JJ. Hutton's Richard Solomon Solomon opened the scoring of the game after eight grueling grueling minutes of play with assists assists from Bryan Fowlèr and Ben Tonks. All Hutton players worked their shifts well,but special mention should be made for outstanding effort by Richard Solomon, Chris Peldiak and Jason Steger. Nine goals with all the assists for J.J. become lengthy so 111 sum up the drifters, bullet shots, dekes and capitalized rebounds by saying - JJ. goals scored by Brian Ball 4: Mark Hodgin 2; Ryan DeWulf 2; Jeremy Sanders 1; Jeff Shmyr 1; J.J. assists were credited to - Brian Ball 2; Chris Oyl- er 2; Mark Hodgins 3; Ryan Kent 2; Steve Boegraaf 2; Brad MacMaster 1; Ryan Dewulf 1; Jamie Potter played an outstanding defensive position position and should be recognized recognized for his tireless efforts. Andrew Pitt, goalie for J.J., played a much more challenging challenging style of hockey blocking many fast and difficult difficult shots. The coaches were pleased with the effort from the entire entire team. Oilers Down Hydro Midget Selects Face v -/\ i ITT *1 j Hydro Employees atoms in a Oshawa and Hamilton league, game v»™»* by Robbie MacCheyne On Saturday, February 2, the 401 Esso Oilers of the B.R.H.L. played the Ontario ■"-'It was another game Saturday Saturday - game Sunday weekend weekend for the Bowmanville Midget Sellect team as they hosted the Oshawa N.A.S.C. Sellect Squad on Sat. Feb. 2, at the Bowmanville Sports Complex and then travelled west for a two hour contest 5 against the best Hamilton J has to offer on Sunday. 1 On Saturday, the local j lads fell behind by two goals ? in the first period before | they woke up and displayed ? the kind of winning hockey 5 they can play, scoring three v in the second and three in 1 the third for a well deserved 6-2 win. Todd Leppard paced the attack with a goal and three assists. Jack Bentley Bentley scored twice while line-, mate Steve Gibbons added a goal and 2 assists. Ryan Becker scored once and earned an assist, as did Dan Couillard while Dave Smith, 5 Leon Contes and Terry Vnn- j London all had a nelper ! each. Although held pointless, pointless, Kevjfp Ferguson showed why he is a valued member of this team, by playing a physical game on wing and a solid game on defense defense as needed. Sunday's game in Hamilton Hamilton was a hard hitting, no holds barred, contest from start to finish. At last report, report, the only casualty was the time keeper, who was taken to the hospital after the game with a severe case of "writers cramp." A grand total of 35 penalties were called, 18 against the home team, as they rallied to score with 11 seconds remaining in the game to gain a 4-4 tie. Earning points for the Bowmanville Bowmanville boys were Dan Couillard 1 goal, 2 assists; Jack Bentley 1 goal, 1 assist; assist; Jeff Beckett 1 goal; «Matt Dykstra 1 goal; Terry Van London 2 assists; ana Ryan Becker 1 assist; Honourable Honourable Mention for a solid effort to goaltender Roger Leblanc, who is carrying the load while Darcy Veitch recovers recovers from a knee injury. were fortunate to win this game by a score of 7-6. The Oilers scored three goals in the first period by forwards Ryan Winning, Wade Worsley and Brain Tamblyn. Hydro had one score by Scott McKay which left the Oilers a two goal lead at the end of the period. In the second period, Ryan Winning scored again for the Oilers and so did defenceman defenceman Josh Bonnette. But Hydro came back with three. Scott McKay got two more and Andy Griffin got one. The Oilers were still ahead hy one goal. Halfway through the last period, Scott McKay tied the game with a goal. Thirty seconds later, Ryan Winning put the Oilers ahead again with his third goal. Scott McKay then scored hie fifth goal with four minutes to go to tie the game at six eacn. Ryan lived up to his name with the winning goal with only twenty seconds remain- %his game y|as a battle between the two shooters for each team. Both Ryan and Scott had excellent games. Hydro could have won this game as they had three goals disallowed. COACH'S CORNER: Mr. Carter says we were lucky to get two points on Hydro as they were a team on a mission, but we will knock the socks off the next team we meet. One Stop Carpet High Single Ladies - Jennifer Jennifer Osbourne 260 High Single Men -- Kevin Konopacki 323 High Triple Ladies ■ nifer Osbourne 575 High Triple Men Konopacki b89 Team Standings - #2-14, #4-14, #6-14, #1-2 Results for week of January January 29 High Single Ladies - Judy MacLean 256 High Single Men - Bruce McOuarrie 271 High Triple Ladies - Bev Couperous 619 High Triple Men - Bruce McQuarrie 696 Team Standings - #3-20, #4-20, #5-18, #2-16, #6-16, #1-6. - Jen- Kevin #3-16, #5-12, JUNIOR DIVISION: TEAM STANDING: Link 31 points- Moon- walker 22 points; Timelord 21 points; Zelda 21 points; Vigilante 20 points; Golvelli- us 17 points; Shinobi 15 points; Punchout 15 points; Crossbow 14 points; Faxana- du 13 points; Alleyway 12 points; Cabal 9 points; HIGH TRIPLES: Kerri-Ann Kelly 614; Jason Jason Vickery 556; Brant Huggins Huggins 517; Jennifer Holroyd 511; HIGH SINGLES: Jennifer Holrovd 234; Kerri-Ann Kelly 209: Jason Vickery 195; Brant Huggins 192; Ryan Flint 189; Jeremy Forsey 185; 4-STEPS TO STARDOM STARDOM RESULTS: Single Competitors - Matthew Bothwell, Kelley Flintoff. February 24,1991 - Plaza Lanes - Ajax 9:30 a.m. Team Competitors: . GIRLS: Amanda Welsh, Tanya Colwell, Kerri-Ann Kelly, Claire Pelham, Michelle Michelle Beaupre, Coach - Bonnie Bonnie Vickery. BOYS: Jason Vickery, Brent Huggins, Ryan Flint, Andrew Break, Jeff Pearson, Coach - Stephen Vickery. February 24, 1991 - North End Bowl - Oshawa - 10:00 a.m. The above bowlers, Singles Singles and Team Members, will be travelling to Newcastle Newcastle Lanes on February 09, 1991 at 2:00 p.m. for the Big Brothers "Bowl for Millions* Challenge between the Liberty Liberty Bowl and Newcastle Youth Bowlers. The Coaches for tbis even will be John Huggins and Ellen Welsh. Good Luck! BOWLER OF THE MONTH FOR JANUARY: Claire Pelham with plus 7 pins over her average. BANTAM DIVISION: TEAM STANDINGS: Wanted 25 points; Cyberball Cyberball 24 points; Robocop 23 points; Rampage 21 points ; Contra 21 points; E-Swat 18 points; Mario 17 points; Ultima Ultima 16 points; Choplifter 16 points; Tetris 11 points; Pin- bot 11 points; Xevious 7 points; HIGH TRIPLES: Christie Stevens 544; Aliesa Burtch 471; Melinda Tait 453; Chris Peldiak 453; Nick Vickery 449; James Welsh 424; David Luckhardt 420; HIGH SINGLES: Christie Stevens 201; Nick Vickery 189; David Luckhardt 180; Joel Forsey 180; 4-STEPS TO STARDOM STARDOM RESULTS: Single Competitors - Christie Stevens, Stevens, Chris Peldiak February 24,1991 - Ajax Bowl - 9:30 a.m. TEAM COMPETITORS GIRLS: Adrienne Dey, Karen Ou tram, Tammy De- vera, Laura Spoelstra, Lori James, Coach - Gord Cowl- mg BOYS: Mark Dodds, Ryan Preston, Adam Mill- son, Danny Welsh, Tim Welsh, Coach - Rick Stacey. February 24, 1991 - North End Bowl - Oshawa 10:00 a.m. BOWLER OF THE MONTH FOR JANUARY: Tim Welsh with plus 10 pins over his average. MASTER BANTAM RESULTS: RESULTS: Bowling on Sunday, Sunday, March 10, 1991 at North End Bowl in Oshawa, 9:00 a.m. start will be the following Master Bowlers and their partner Youth Bowlers: Master Bowler Rick Stacey Stacey with Tim Welsh and Angie Angie Ross; Master Bowler Gord Cowling with Mark Dodds and Adrienne Dey; Master Bowler Joan Murphy with Chris Peldiak and Karen Karen Ou tram; Master Bowler Stephen Vickery with Ryan Preston and Lori James; Master Bowler Glen Edmondson Edmondson with James Welsh and Christie Stevens: Master Master Bowler Bonnie Vickery with Nicholas Vickery (watch out MOM!) and Alis- sa Burtch; Master Bowler Paul Warburton with Danny Welsh and Melinda Tait: Good Luck teams ana advance advance to the Provincials to be held in Brantford on Sunday, Sunday, April 06, 1991 at Echo Lanes, 11:00 a.m. start. Triple F Bowling FEB. 1 Peter Flonk 13; Ron Bon- sma 9: Piet Glasbergen 8; Jake Dykstra 8; Case De- Plaa 8; Don VanderMeer 8; Jean Nadeau 7; Nel Van Ab- bema 7; Dirk Van Abbema 6; Ike Dykstra 6; Bill Vroom 6; AndyBonsma4; High Single Ladies - Christina Noordstra 275; High Single Men - Harm Prins 284; High Triple Ladies Ladies - Christina Noordstra 624; High Triple Men - Peter Peter Flonk 734; High Average Average Ladies - Shirley Van Belle 193; High Average Mon - Brian Buma 216; SENIOR DIVISION: TEAM STANDINGS: Brown 29 points; Slap- pendel 23 points; Young 18 points; Richards 17 points; Hicks 14 points; Big Canoe 4 points; HIGH TRIPLES: Stephen Brown 633; Richard Young 624; Kristen Killens 607; HIGH SINGLES: George Evans 277; Kristen Kristen Killens 243; Mike Hicks 232; Richard Young 229, 216; Cheri Richards 225; Traci Hanc 222; 4-STEPS TO STARDOM STARDOM RESULTS: Single Competitors - Cheri Richards. February 24, 1991 - Plaza Lanes - Ajax 1:00 p.m. - Stephen Brown. February 24, 1991 - Ajax Bowl - Ajax 1:00 p.m. Team Competitors: Girls: Traci Hanc, Tracy Burns, Kristen Killens, Mar- <y Sutherland, Sandi Snowden: Snowden: Coach - Joan Murphy. Boys: Shawn Pappas, Adam Cole, Mark Brooks, Mike Drummond, Ryan McKee, Coach - Glen Edmondson. Edmondson. February 24, 1991 - North End Bowl - Oshawa 10:00 a.m. TYKE DIVISION: TEAM STANDINGS: Giants 20 points; Bengals 18 points; Rams 16 points; Cowboys 15 points; Falcons 15 points; Chargers 13 points; Colts 11 points; Broncos 10 points; Eagles 8 points; Cardinals 8 points; Patriots 8 points; Vikings 7 points; HIGH DOUBLES: Garrett Garrett Dodds 279; Stefanie Jansma 245; Alissa Burtch 228; Kimberley Hellam 203; HIGH SINGLES: Stefanie Stefanie Jansma 155; Garrett Dodds 141; Mark Dillon 124; Alissa Burtch 118; SORRY1 In last week's news I did not include Rick Stacey, one of the Youth Bowling Volunteers at Liberty Liberty Bowl and a Master Bowler, as he was a member of the Bowmanville Branch 178 team that placed second. second. My apologies, Rick! BOWLER OF THE MONTH FOR JANUARY: Terri Flintoff. Special note on Terri, one of our Tyke bowlers, she will be the alternate alternate bowler on the 4- Steps to Stardom team for the Bantams, if one of the other bowlers on the team are unable to advance. Watch out next year Bantams!!! Bantams!!! Joan Murphy, Program Director. Rookie Scott Penton was named the Bowmanville Eagles' player of the month for January and received his award from Coca-Cola representative Peter Benczleit- ner (right), and Eagle Manager, Bruce Colwell, prior to the start of Sunday night's game against Little Britain. Previous winners recognized for their outstanding play include Glen Campbell, Rob Real and Dean Baumhauer. Despite a Pair of Goals from Stiles and Jones Kinks Sink Newcastle by Robert E. Stiles The Newcastle Oldtimers hosted the Bowmanville Kinks on Sunday, February 3, and came out on the short end of a 9-5 score. • The first period saw Warren Warren Pemberton score at 8:58 assisted by G. Am berg for a 1-0 lead. With Grant Flintoff in the box for hooking, Jim Jones created a turnover and made it pay off when he scored unassisted at 18:21 to tie the score at 1-1. Brad Finucan also served a penalty penalty for tripping. Bowmanville, took a 2-1 lead on a goal by Tosti at 2:59 assisted by K. Rowe. Brad Finucan tied the score at 3:56 when he moved in from the point to capitalize on a rebound assisted by Rick Rademacher,, and ,Bob Stiles.. Newcastle; f went ahead 3-2 when iBob Stiles took a perfect pass from Rick Rademacher and scored at 11:49 on a two on one. R. Drew tied it up at 3- 3 for the Kinks at 13:06 assisted assisted by R. Potter and A. Morrison. Newcastle went ahead 4-3 at 18:57 with Jim Jones scoring his second of the game assisted by Rick Rademacher and Bob Stiles. B. Vallance tied it up at 4-4 for the Kinks with 12 seconds seconds left in the period assisted assisted by B. Haddock and J. Mara to end the second period. period. The third period saw the Kinks score four straight goals without a reply from Newcastle. K. Rowe scored . the first two at 2:34 and 7:15 assisted by R. Gilroy on both and A. Morrison on the first and Howie Pollard on the second. Howie Pollard scored at 13:43 assisted by Warren Pemberton. Norm Lansing scored at 15:42 assisted assisted by Tosti. Newcastle's last goal came off the stick of PMI Fox, assisted by Brad Finucan and George Sains- j bury. R. Drew scored his sec- ; ond of the game at ,18:49 as-, ! sisted by B. Vallance. . Newcastle's goaltender Dave Skan did not appear to have one of his better days. Maybe a little more support would help. Hugh German was back after being off with an injured knee for about two weeks, but you will have to watch those skate guards. Rick Rademacher was a welcomed welcomed addition for this game along with the regulars, regulars, who are: Dave Skan, Hugh German, Brad Finucan, Finucan, Doug Cole, Bob Henry, George Sainsbury, Sandy MacDonald, Grant Flintoff,. Phil Fox, Bob Stiles and Jim Jones. Newcastle's next game will be in Newcastle on Wednesday, February 6, at 9 p.m. against the Nomads. It's a Fact In a recent story published published in the Toronto Star, Blue Jays' vice- president; Bob Nicholson, estimated that the team uses 10,800 baseballs per year. At a cost of more than $4 apiece, it's no wonder the Jays had to unload some of their higher salaried players during the off-season. New Twist for Screen Shots by Brad Kelly Coaches from the Bowmanville Bowmanville Recreation Hockey League will no longer have to sacrifice a player for drills that give a goalie practice handling screen shots. A collective sigh of relief was just heard from every player who's been in that position. position. The BRHL recently purchased purchased one of Ian Young's Goal Pro Screens. At the end of the season, they will review review how successfully the screen was used, ana may buy another one so that there will be one at the Recreation Recreation Complex and the Darlington Sports Centre. The inventor of the screen, Ian Young, was in Bowmanville on Saturday morning giving BRHL coaches a demonstration on how the screen can best be utilized. "I've got a lot of requests from hockey schools, and there should be a video ready on how to use it by March 1," said Young, who is currently dividing his time between coaching the goal tenders of the Osnawa Generals, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vancouver Canucks and New York Islanders. "So far there have been six sold, and I have 15 more orders that I haven't shipped yet. There's even a guy in Italy who is interested interested in buying it." Which brings up the first problem Young encountered when developing the screen. With the possibility of teams and leagues across North America and throughout the world purchasing the device, it had to be light weight-and easily transportable. Young figures he has been successful on both counts. "During the video I did with Sid (Peter Sidorkie- wicz), Hack (Jeff Hackett) and McLean (Kirk), I assembled assembled the screen on the ice and it only took me five minutes." minutes." The screen is held together together by 17 male and female fittings. fittings. No glue is used, making making it easy to take apart and transport. It's also very durable. durable. It is built to withstand the pace of players firing pucks at it. The screen can be raised or lowered, depending on how much of tne puck the goalie wants to see. "It works really well. It makes you react a lot faster," faster," said Sarah Couch who was the volunteer goaltender goaltender for the one-hour demonstration. demonstration. 'You can't see the puck until it hits the bottom of the screen. A goalie has to know what they're going to do even before they snoot the puck." Couch's reaction has been echoed by all the others who have used the screen, according according to Young. "Everybody who has used it just loves it. Even the shooters think it's just gréât because it gives them practice practice shooting while they're skating. It's met with tremendous tremendous success." Young also mentioned that Don Cherry has contacted contacted him and would like to do one of his Grapevine shows on the screen, and some of the other products that he has developed that are due to be on the market by the fall. He couldn't disclose what' some of those products were, as he is in the process of obtaining obtaining a patent on them. One. of the products he could talk about is a goalie instructional video. Many of the scenes in the video were shot at the Bowmanville Recreation Complex last year. The video is expected to hit the retail shelves in the fall. The Bowmanville tun^dosUrnpH hour demonstration oh how the screen can be used cently purchased a GoaliPro Screen tha.was désigné most effectively during an on-ice session Saturday by the goalie coach of the Oshawa Generals Ian morning nt the Recreation Complex. Yyung, Coaches from the BRHL were given n one- b i 1 \ f