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¥ 22- PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, September 16, 1997 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" By Heather McCrae Port Perry Star When the United Hockey League begins another new season next month fans of the Muskegon Fury team may be a bit perplexed initially when they hear bhe &pnrounces cry out "and now Feasby's got the puck!" They'll have a right to be confused; Scott Feasby and his brother, Mike, are both professional hockey players on the team. While one American and two Russians skate with the 18-man roster, based in Muskegon, Michigan, the rest are all Canadians. And of the 10 teams in the UHL all are American-based, with the exception of teams from Brantford and Thunder Bay. Scott, 26, has been playing pro hockey for seven years now. As for Mike, 24, his career in the UHL is just beginning. For the past four years Mike has been working on his BA at York University. While attending classes he's also played on the university squad. Last year Mike got a taste of pro hockey when he was drafted to the Fury in the latter part of the season and played five regular games, as well as three in the play-offs. Scott, a defenceman, was also the assistant coach of the Fury last year. : "Every year the team is allowed to draft one non- | professional player for the playoffs," he said. "Our team was looking for a hard-nosed winger, someone who's aggressive enough to get the puck out of the cor- ners, and Mike seemed to fit the bill." The Fury signed Mike up for the 1997-98 season three days after the playoffs ended last spring. "Being professional hockey players has always been a dream for both of us," Mike said. While every serious hockey player often dreams of making it to the NHL, life within the UHL is a good life and has its rewards, too. : "The salary is getting better than when I started playing seven years ago," Scott said. "Besides being a good way to make a living, playing hockey is something I've always loved doing." Since signing up with the UHL, Scott has played on the Fury four different years. At the end of the 1995- 96 playing season he got a taste of true victory. That as when he was called up from the Fury to play on the American Hockey League's Rochester Americans and became part of the team that won the prestigious TE bi bd § # Pro hockey a family affair Scott and Mike Feasby are set to hit the ice with the Muskegon Fury of the UHL this winter. Calder Cup. "The Calder Cup in the AHL is the next best thing to winning the Stanley Cup," he says. for Feasbys Both men started playing hockey at the Port Perry arena before they were five years old. While both brothers played in the town's minor hockey league, they went separate ways when they progressed to the junior level. During his years as a junior, Scott played in Ottawa and Belleville while continuing his secondary school education in Belleville. Turning pro at 19, he attended three NHL camps, practicing with the Los Angeles Kings, Toronto Maple Leafs and the Ottawa Senators. Like his older brother, Mike played with Belleville, as well as Brockville and Wellington. When he was playing in Wellington four years ago York University approached him about playing on its hockey team while he pursued his B.A. degree. In the summers of 1995 and 1996 Mike was also an instructor at the hockey camp at Seneca College and was promoted to top man at the camp this year. Both brothers have had their share of injuries on the ice, but still are keen to lace up their skates year after year. Despite having plastic surgery on his face and recovering from a broken ankle and collar bone, Scott eagerly looks forward to the upcoming season. "I haven't missed a game in four seasons now, touch wood," he says. As for Mike, he's separated his shoulder, broken an ankle and fractured his wrist three times. Both brothers wear $1,000 Donjoy knee braces, a reminder of their knee surgeries. "You can't think about getting hurt when you're on the ice," Mike said. "Otherwise you'll never play well." Scott and his new bride, Melanie, who played on the Queens University Womens' Hockey Team, both share their love for the sport. At the end of this month the couple and Mike are leaving for their winter in the US. The season starts Oct. 10 and goes until the end of April when playoffs begin. Five times throughout the regular season, the Fury will be playing in Brantford and Thunder Bay. While both Scott and Mike anticipate playing pro hockey for several more years, it won't be a life-long career. When Scott retires from the ice he plans to come home to work on his parents' dairy farm in Port Perry. Mike, meanwhile, has his sights set on going overseas to pursue a teaching career. Best wishes to the Van Camps on their 40th Congratulations to Lawrence Avery who was sworn in as a Many from this area partici- pated in the annual Terry Fox [rr -- were Minutes of the last meeting ed a read by Mrs. E. brief Service of Commissioning of the Church Justice of the Peace on Friday afternoon. His wife Berta, their family and several close friends attended the impressive cere- mony held at the Court Room in Newmarket when Lawrence received the title His Worship. Best wishes to Ruby and Richard Van Camp who cele- brated their 40th wedding anniversary with a gathering attended by their family and close friends at their home last . Sunday. What a happy surprise when their son Brian Van Camp with his young son Matthew from Winnipeg and their daugh- ter Jill Van Camp from Saskatoon arrived unexpected- ly. y Sympathy is extended to Sandra and Michael Baker on the passing on the weekend of «Sandra's father. This community was shocked to learn of the very sudden pass- ing 'last week of Howard Malcolm of Yelverton. Last Friday Nancy Bryans and her mom, Babe Brown of Oshawa, were luncheon guests of Ethel Gamble at Oshawa Golf Club. «=. A warm welcome to this area is extended to Ken and Jean Brunton of Ennismore who recently moved into the former Egypt school and to Kevin and Debbie Fulford who have moved into the Bryans' farm home. run on Sunday in Port Perry. I continue to attempt to cre- ate a list of post secondary stu- dents, their school and their courses. Please let me know this week. A large number of directors of the Blackstock Agricultural Society enjoyed the beautiful Sunday afternoon at the home of Jennifer Garrett. On Sunday a family supper was held at Nancy and Bob Bryans farm in Cadmus to cel- ebrate Nancy's, Gord's and Deb's birthdays with all mem- bers of the family attending. Earlier Deb had held a surprise .40th birthday for Gord after the fair at their home in Egypt. Four couples who were mar- ried the fall of 1957 celebrate their wedding anniversaries together on a regular basis. As this year is their 40th anniver- sary they enjoyed dinner Lindsay together on Saturday evening. Celebrating were Harold and Betty Beatty of Bobcaygeon, Earla and Francis Jose of Newcastle, Glenn and Marion Larmer, Richard and Ruby Van Camp of Blackstock. There were 12 tables at the weekly card party with the fol- lowing winners: Verna Draper, Minnie Martin, Doris Manns, Christian St. Cyr, Alma Manns, Elsie Pogue and Doreen McLean. Lucky draws were Blackstock won by Helen Dorrell, Leah Burgess (two), Elsie Pogue, Sarah Brunton and Ruby Smith. Aerobics have started again with some spaces left - Monday - easy low impact - 1:30 p.m. Tuesday - low impact - 7:30 Pa. at the United Church, lackstock and on Thursday evening at Nestleton Hall at 7:30 p.m. For information call 986-5378 or 986-4280. Modern square dancing begins on Sept. 25 at the Blackstock Town Hall with beginners from 7 to 8 p.m. and regular dance group at from 8 to 10 p.m. Call 986-5378 for further information. Blackstock W.I. By Lois Luke, PRO Blackstock WI On Sept. 3 the Blackstock 'W.I. met at the United Church when president Betty Hockley welcomed 13 members and two visitors to the meeting. McLaughlin.The treasurer's report was given by Mrs. P. Sleep. Dora Martyn gave a wonder- ful report on the 100th anniver- sary of the WI held in Hamilton in June which she had attended. Delegates were decided for the WI convention to be held at Howard Johnston Hotel in Markham in October. UCW Afternoon By Dora Martyn, Reporter Ten members were present for a meeting at Jean Churchill's home. Roll Call was well answered by the. members telling how they coped with stress. Audrey Wright used the topic "Friendly Visiting" and gave us many tips when visiting at a nursing home or calling on a lonely person. Marion announced that there is to be a UCW celebration to mark the 35th anniversary of the United Church Women - a pot luck meal to begin at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 28. The regional meetings were announced as at Newcastle at 1:30 p.m. and Brooklin on Oct. 6 at 6:30 p.m. St. John's News By Colin Beal September marks the begin- ning of a new year for St, John's Church School. During the Sunday Eucharist on Sunday, the 14th, Father Hugh conduct- School On Sunday we also offered prayers for the repose of the soul of the late Mother Teresa: September continues to be a busy month at St. Johns. On Thursday, Sept. 18 at 7:30 p.m. Diane Reitz will present a spe- cial program about Israel. Diane has guided several trips to the Holy Land and we under- stand that this program will be interesting and fun Preparation for St. John's fifth Annual Bird Night and Auction are getting into high gear. Saturday, Sept. 27 will be the day and it will start at 6:30 p.m. with well-known Cartwright Naturalist, Ken Carmichael, presenting another of his wonderful slide-shows. At 7:30 p.m. another prominent member of the Cartwright Community, Harvey Graham, will wield the gavel and conduct the auction. There is a $2 admis- sion fee. Father Hugh's instrumental group and the youth choir will e starting up again Sept. 23. The meetings will be held every Tuesday from 3 to 4 p.m. New members will be welcome and Father Hugh hopes to see all of last year's members too. We hope you will mark your calendars for some upcom- ing events in October and November.