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Page 6, News, Wednesday, March 9, 1988 Concerned parent urges other concerned parents to fill out questionnaire to stop violence in sport from page 4 ey. Tyke, Novice, Atom, Oldtimers, and most men's rec leagues now play no contact hockey and I don't think you'd find many of them saying that the game has deteriorated because of the lack of hitting. To the contrary, most will tell you that both the speed of the game and the skill of the players has increased. My personal opinion is that a combination of high emo- tions, sometimes questionable coaching tactics, a feeling of invulnerability, and inconsis- tent officiating, all combine to present a problem with too may variables to allow for a quick solution under the present for- mat. I feel a major change is nec- essary, and that the elimination of body contact is the answer! I have taken the following Statistics from a recent hockey development council pamphlet to help illustrate a point: 1. There are approximately ey a Career, learn the hitting skills from professional coach- es. My main concerns are: 1. keep the game fun for all play- ers; 2. eliminate the fear factor and intimidation tactics; 3. pro- tect the smaller players; 4. allow for greater skills devel- opment by taking the emphasis off hitting. If you too are a concerned minor hockey parent (whether or not you agree with my opin- ion) please take a minute of your time and answer the fol- lowing questions. Them mail your reply to Kevin Dunlop, Box 1168, Bracebridge, Ontario, POB 1CO. My goal is to have 25,000 or more responses, compile the data, and take the results to the O.M.H.A. general meeting in June. Hopefully, with a united effort, we can affect a major change in the game in time for the next hockey season. Thank you all for your help, Kevin Dunlop. : Please answer the following questions: Name; Address; Number of children in minor hockey; ages; League- OMHA, MTHL, NOHA, Other; Are you con- cerned about the violence in minor hockey?- yes or no; Would you like to see body contact eliminated from all lev- els of minor hockey?, yes or no; May I use your name on a petition to the OMHA and other league executives requesting the elimination of body contact in all levels?, yes or no; Can you think of any other possible solutions to this problem?; add any further com- ments. Helene Ballard's Bits and Bites By Helene Ballard _ Once again it's that time of the week; I don't know where the time goes but it sure flies. On Tuesday the 23rd we had our friends in to play bridge and cribbage; it-was a most-enjoyable afternoon and we wish to thank them for their kindness. Wednesday some our our resi- dents went shopping. The weath- er was nice and the fresh air sure felt good; kind of gives one a bit of pep. We all had a real good time on Thursday afternoon when we had a 'penny auction'. Our hostesses were the ladies of the Birchwood auxiliary; these dear ladies do so much for the residents of Birchwood and we love them for all their hard work; God Bless. How about all you nice folks putting a circle around the date March 17; we would like to invite you to our St. Patrick's Day Tea. Time for all good 'Irish' and those 38,855 players registered with Schreiber N,B.C, (Last recorded list) who have no Irish blood but who the O.M.H.A. and another }Team GE. GA. = Ww LT _PTS,| __ like to celebrate this day to pay us 150,000 in house leagues; DIESELS 185 ae ee | ee 27 a visit and enjoy a nice tea and 2. There are only 300 play- [SUPERIORS 166 170 2a 11 2 26 | some chit chat. -- ers in the O.H.L. (major junior {SABRES 147 179 10 13 1 21 No doubt, like the residents A), which is the main feeding here, you are all looking forward group for professional hockey; Top Ten Scorers to spring. We have enough snow. 3. Less than one per cent of : find now this "wee joke'- : ] m Goals Assists PTS.| "Every woman should have four all amateur hockey players in : Ai : : C : : S. Ross (Diesels) 25 42 67 animals- a jaguar in her garage, a anada will turn professional [.. McParland : in h Bale and in 1983 only 1/10 per cent : tiger in her bed, a mink in her Javed ie chaddtii. (Sabres) 35 31 66 | closet and a jack ass to pay for it ae P. Webb (Diesels) 29 33 SES ie": guthaanknowh. D. Filane I guess-we can say March My point is this: over 99 per | (Superiors) 28 18 46] came in like a lion, at least a lion cent of all amateur hockey JD. O'Connor cub. Let's hope it goes out like a players play the game for fun | (Superiors) 18 24 42] lamb. and recreation! G. McKenzie I understand we will have the It is not a means of earning a_ | (Diesels) 20 18 38} Ladies' Auxiliary to the living; it is a game. D. Ross (Sabres) 21 16 37} McCausland Hospital as hostess- I feel we should do whatever {M. Miller (Diesels) 14 PAE 37] es for our March residents' birth- is necessary to keep it as much _ Justin Martin day party. fun as possible and let those | (Diesels) 12 2s 37 We are looking forward to see- few who decide to make hock- __|P. Armstrong (Sups) 22 11 33] ing them and.I assure them of a NOTICE HOME SUPPORT ™ FORTHE ~ ELDERLY PROGRAM Effective immediately, Assistance is available through the Ministry of Community & Social Services, and the Municipal Office, to provide home maintenance services for senior citizens of the Township of Schreiber, e.g. clearing snow from driveway, or walkway, yard mainte- nance and light home maintenance. The criteria for eligibility will be: Applicant must be 65 or over , or Be physically disabled. In the case of snow removal or yard maintenance be the owner of leasee of the property to be serviced, or in the case of light home maintenance, be the owner. Applicant is not eligible, if spouse or other able bodied person (income producer) lives in the residence. The work will be performed by local contractors, on a first come first serve basis. Initially, the snow removal program will be handled on a per occurance, or call basis. When there is a need for snow removal, a request for snow plowing must be made. Those persons who are eligible, may telephone the Municipal Office for the services outlined. A. J. Gauthier Clerk-Treasurer Township of Schreiber TERRACE BAY BAKERY 825-9039 This week we have: warm welcome. At our resident council meet- ing last week, mention was made of our garden for this coming spring and summer. We sure enjoyed nice fresh vegetables last year; thanks to © Mina and the Barkers; Cliff put in many hours working in it. So good luck again this year. We have plans on the front burner for a white elephant sale so if any of you have anything to donate see Sylvia or Mina. If you come in after hours or weekends just ask for Helene; all donations gratefully received; so see what spring housecleaning will bring; maybe some goodies. Remember, "one man's trash is another man's fortune". Until next time I'll leave you with this wee joke. "Definition of a 'square dance bra'- It stays up beautifully no matter how frantic the fiddling gets." From the New Zealand Times. 'Au revoir' Come out and enjoy Are you bored with March break? Do you want a dose of music and humour to enliven a dull month? Then come to the Schreiber Public Library on Tuesday, March 15th, at 7:30-p.m. and hear Felix Possak. Felix, an Alberta-based per- former, has been performing con- certs in schools, libraries, concert halls and auditoriums all over Canada. 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