PAGE 4,, WEDNESDAV, OCTOBER 23, 1974, WHI.ITBY FREE PRESS KA LNINS ON. 0 a Hockey 1% Violence Un Canada Like everybody else, 1 have followed fairlý closely the recent hockey games between Tearn Canada '74 and the Russian hockey teamn frorn Moscow. I have seen all the, bloody pictures out of Moscow and read yarns of the so- called ice "war" between the two friendly nations. And, I have corne to a conclusion that the existing hooliganism on ice should be stopped - the sooner the better. But, 'm puzzled why ail this fuss and. muss now? For years, Canadians have bepn playing rough hockey. And, for yeaspeopIe have attended the gamnes, partly to wit- ness highsticking, fistfights, bodychecks, brawls and practi- cally, anything that could infuse some "excitement" for the hockey fans. As a photographer, I cover a fair number of hockey games in and around Toronto. Most of these games are hejd in poorly-lit arenas where ice conditions are not ai- ways ideai. The players (mostly from junior leagues) are young and inexperienced. When two inexperienced teams face each other, roughness is bound to emnerge. For many a player, the game is no longer a sport. The friendly "I win" or "you lose': typeof atmosphere has gone. The game, now, hias been turned into a fierce and frenzied competi- tion. The "challenge" is the dominant word and "we'll beat 'em" has becorne a classic phrase. The coaches tell you, that you should "do this" or "do that". And, if you are unable to foliow their kindly instructions, then sheer physical force is the only alternative left for the players. 0f course, somne outside elemnents corne into'this pîcture too. For instance, an important role is being played by al those power hutngry parents and coaches who keep pushing the kids further and further into this grear national sport of ours. Su, right from the kindergarten day's wc have beeni taught to 'lighit" to '\vin", te "bezat". but ncver. neyer play the gamne just for the fun of' it. Thruughi this kind of mass hysteria. we have achicved a product, better known as Tearn Canada. The Russians, on the o ther hand.',for years have play'cd hockey' quietly and efficiently. Due te discipline and good manners, they have given hockey a pretty' guud naie. l'ni told they wuuld even refrain trurn scoring, il t th opposing team lias lest a member due te a penalty. That, l'd say is a gentleman's approach te a hiockey gaine. But, then came the so-called exhibitïin gamnes betweeni Russia and Canada. And, as the games were played mure uften, the Russians picked up a few pointers from the Canadian players. Need- iess te say, furce and violence wvas net excluded. Therefore, nu une should be surprised to sec what happened in Moscow. 1 think that Teami Canada's Rick Ley whio slugged the Soviet player, shuuld have been jailed for 15S days, as it vas suggested by the Russian cuachi Boris Kulagîn. If bloodshed takes place, then the strong arm of the Soviet law must take ove r. 1 think Canadians should realize that Russian players can be as tough and brutal, if the occasion arises. Su. let's start 'to le rn this game properly - once and fcr ail! Town of Whitby TENDER FOR ADVERTISING CONTRACT 74-32 Tenders will be received by the undersigned until 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 6, 1974 for advertising on the ZAMBONI ice resurfacing machine located at the Iroquois Park Arena, Whitby, Ontario. Specifications and tender documents are available 'at 405 REPORT During the Week o f October 15 - 21 inclusive, officers of Whitby Detachment on General iaw enforcement investi- gated two thefts, two break and enters, assisted at two domestie disputes. Taxes Are Too H*igh Un West Lynde Soys Parnell Wallace Parnell, regional assessinent Conmissiener, told a special mneeting cf Wh itby Counicil and abut 150 West Lynde home cwn- ers last Wednesday night ini Whitby Cuuncil Chambers that assessments on West Lynde homes "are toc highi cumpared with other similar pruperties in Whitby." He said tiîat nîost cf the hcmes in West Lynde had been re-inspected, but reduc- tions in 1974 taxes won't be made except to peuple who had prcviously appealed their assessment. Sume West Lynde resi- dents arc paying in excess cf $ 1 ,000 on homes valued at $70,000. One West Lynde home owner,,BilI Iioffman, recent- ly appcaled his assessrnent in the Ccuinty Court befure J udge Donald Sheaver and wna $100 tax cut over turning the previeus assess- nient court ruling. New assessînent notices will becsent te area residents un Decemnber 3, with January 7, 1975 being the final date for appeals. d»»O.M h.7 244 AINSTRET 1 MAI STEET OR. PICON RAMTO 25 MAI STREE 238 IGSRE GALT 'IDLA 0:0IGSRETWS 8DUDSSRE COORGNPAE Provincial, Senior 'A' Hockey WHITBY -McDONALDS vs ORILLIA iroquois Park Arena This Thurs. Oct. 24, 8:30 p.m. Thsmessage sponsored by CMPN 101 CONSUMERS DRIVE. WITBrrY. w VICKS cough syrup Ali Fanidy Formula 13 Liq'uor Seizures were made under the Liquor Control Act, one person was charged with lrnpaired Driving, action was taken on 1 8 abandoned vehicles, 5 motorists were giv- en assistance when' encountering mechanical difficulties, 2 stolen vehîcles were recovered. Other investigations in- volved Wilful Damage, Insecure Premises, Missing Person, Lost Articles and Driving Complaints. 11i arrests were made by officers from Whitby Detach- ment, most of these as the resuit of warrants outstanding by other police departments. Officers on traffic patrol învestigated, 25 motor vehicle collisions, 2 of which resulted in injuries to driver and passengers. 1 Collision between, 2 vehicles on Hwy. 401 eastbound lanes near Oshawa on the 15 October 74, re- sulted in one of the drivers being thrown from his vehicle, he- sustained fatal injuries. Dead is one Arnold SNIDER of R.R. No. 1 Parham, Ontario. Damnage to vehicles involved the 25 collisions totalling approximately $1 2,000. A Word of Caution: Hunting Season is upon us and gun safety should be uppermost on a hun<ers mmnd, above ail use common sense thus avoiding Accidents that may result*in injury or or loss of life. Hunters Respect private property, obtaîn permission prior to entering on any privateiy owned land. Hunters in this area should be aWare that certain Townships require a special Township Hunting Licence. FALL CLEA NINO lIME Get your chesterfield & rugs done in your home or Our plant. Business is boorning so book NQW.