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Page 10 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, September 29,1999 Slo Pitch dance The Clarington Girls' Slo Pilch Association will be holding a fund-raising dance on Saturday, Oct. 2 at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex. Tickets can be purchased at the door, or in advance by calling Jane Browning at 623- 1617 or Shelley Hill at 623-7840. Car wash fundraiser ; On Saturday, Oct. 16, the Minor Peewec 'A' \ Toros will be raising money with firefighters ; from Clarington Fire Station #1. The groups ! will be holding a barbecue and car wash at the ! first station location on Hwy. 2 in Bowmanville. Triple A becomes a reality for Toros The first signs that minor hockey in Clarington is undergoing undergoing a significant change began to filter in this past week, as submitted articles from area teams arrived in our office. Most obvious, aside from new sponsors- and players' names, is the designation that the Toros organization has been granted for this season, The move up in level to Triple 'A' began this past weekend with an official opening in pad B of the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Recreation Complex on Sunday night. The start to the regular season season is a culmination of a lot of hard work and diligence by a number of people over the years. What once began as an idea in a boardroom of executive members has now become a reality. But it wasn't without its criticisms and second-guessing by some who wondered if the idea to move up in level was a good one. Now that the time has arrived and teams are playing their first games of the regular season, there seems to be nothing but optimism as those closest to the program look ahead to the future. Bowmanville has always iced competitive hockey teams at every level. Over the years, the minor hockey organization has been rewarded with countless provincial provincial championships. A small desk drawer here in our office is home to the last writeup that appeared in our paper for 32 teams that won All-Ontario championships during a period from 1947 to 1996. It's interesting leafing leafing through the pages, reading some of the events that unfolded for teams and players who have been fortunate enough to capture a provincial title. The stories date as far back as the Breslin's Red Raiders who won the Juvenile 'B' title after defeating Bolton in the final of the 1946-47 season. The story dated Thursday, April 3, 1947 in The Statesman read as follows: "Before a crowd estimated at over 2,000 people, the Breslin Red Raiders took the two-game, goals to count series with Bolton at Oshawa Arena by a score of 15-12, but lost the final game.5-2. An earlier win had given the locals a six goal lead." That championship paved the way for the Legionnaire Legionnaire Juveniles, the St. Mary's Redmen, Frank's Variety Peewees, Knapp's Towing Major Bantams, and so on over the years to duplicate the feat. How long will it be before another Toros team, particularly particularly at the Triple A level, celebrates a provincial championship? championship? The answer may come as soon as this season. Who knows? History is on their side. Webco Crane and Hoist debut in Markham The Webco Crane and Hoist Minor Pecwee 'A' Toros had to play four games in two days to start their season at a tournament in Markham. In round robin play, the Toros faced Orillia in the first game. Hard work paid off as the team skated to a 5-2 win. Against Newmarket, Newmarket, the Toros came up just short losing 4-3. The thrid game saw the Toros up against the home team from Markham. The Toros won the hard-hitting, tight checking game by a score of 2-1. The victory earned them a berth in the quarter- finals. After three periods and one overtime against Kana- ta, the teams were still tied 3-3. In the second overtime period, the Toros lost the game 4-3. Team members are: Tyler Ferguson, Mike Sycr, Matt Smith, Derek McCron, Brad Farrow, Ryan Brcakcy, Chris Boyce, Ryan Webb, Nathan Murray, Murray, Kevin Smith, Marc Rogers, Alex Ley, Jordon Gross, Jordon Bcaudric, Kurtis Salway, Chris Cook, Matthew Cooper. The coaching staff is comprised of Don Farrow (head coach), Bill Austin (asst.), Rick Rogers (asst.), Ken Ferguson (goalie coach), Irwin Bcaudric (trainer), Mike McCroii (manager). JAMES R. YANCH TRUSTEE IN BANKRUPTCY diam:i: <ot n hi • isiaii admimmkaiok Personal and Business Bankruptcy Including all other Insolvency Services OSHAWA 122 Albert St. 721-7506 AJAX SO Commercial Avc. 619-1473 COBOUKG 72 King St. W. 372-4744 SAI I UDA'l N I \ I \l\(, \IT( >1 \ I Ml M s \\ All Mil I FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION Veterans forced to watch from the stands Eagles coach sends message by Brad Kelly Sports Editor You had to read between the lines, but the message was there. Only three games into the regular season, Bowmanville Eagles head coach Mike Posavad has sent a message to his club that is expected to be heard loud and clear. With extra players on the rosier, choices have to be made each night to put five regular players in the stands. On Sunday night against Trenton, three of the players who got to view the game from the stands were veterans. By having Mike Heffering, Sean Haynes and Darcy Stoncadgc watch the game in shirts and ties instead of hockey sweaters and helmets, the rest of the club has been served notice that to stay in the lineup, they have to perform up to expectations. "We arc trying some different things to see what works," said Posavad about sitting out veteran players. "All the players know they have to come to play." Haynes and Stoncadgc will be relied upon to provide some offence as the season progresses, progresses, while Heffering is a defenceman who can play on the forward lines if needed. In their absence, it gave the coaching staff an opportunity to sec what some of the younger players can do. Rookies Jon Ross, Andrew Smalc, and Chris Sturgc played a strong game, and in fact, were used in key situations late in the game that the Eagles lost by a 5 J 3 score. ; "They had a heck of a game," praised Posavad. "They worked hard and did exactly what we asked them to do. They played the body and didn't try to do anything fancy." > The trio was rewarded for the efforts. Smale had a goal and an assist, while Ross also scored. It was the first goal of the season for both. Sturgc contributed with an assist. 1 The Eagles return to action on Friday night when they visit Bancroft. On Sunday night they host Wellington. Game time is 7:30 p.m. SOCCER CLUB CHIPS IN - A number of books and videos on the subject of soccer were purchased recently by the Clarington Public Library Bowmanville Bowmanville Branch. A total of $450 was raised by the Darlington Youth Soccer Club and donated to help with the purchase. Above with the books and viedos are, from left, Brenda Carrigan (Library Board), Devon Potter, Phylis Baker (Library Board), Carly Cartier, Jim Potter (coaching co i ordinator), Jana Krydcrman, Craig Brown (Library Board Chair), Eric Bonazza, Cathy McKeever (Library Board), and Jason Bonazza. Photo by AJ Groen Results from ; Triple F Bowling The following arc the results from the Triple F Bowling League on Sept. 17. Chris Doorensplcet 8, Harm Prins 7, Frances Mulder 5, Ann Strikwerda 5, Don Vander Meer 4, Minnie Kaldé- way 4, Peter Flonk 4, Ann Vander Meer 4, Laura Hecringa 3, Nick Bakkcr 1 - High single ladies - Ann Strikwerda 265 High single men - Rienk Feddema 303 High triple ladies - Ann Strikwerda 598 . j- High triple men - Chris Doorensplcet 697 > High average ladies - Laura Heering'a 174 > High average men - Chris Dooren- splcct 225 ! J Evening & Saturday Appointments r r sr V Q Sedation □ Periodontist Emergency Care r □ Children's Dentistry □ Orthodontics Dr. John Balenko Dr. Stan Goldman (905) 623-7412 GENERAL FAMILY DENTISTRY 60 UBERTY ST. SOUTH, SUITE 300, BOWMANV1UE ^ T/tu [Cj fmm. Wi Dr. Karl Vermeulen Dr. Monica Katyal (905)623-7100 J SMOOTH AS A PRICE THAT'S A ^12*05 a 12-Pack AT THE BEER STORE Steeler. After a hard days work. 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