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Close but no cigar Gems winless ways continue In analyzing the plight of the 16876a Georgetown Pontine Gemini the overworked adage dose but no cigar Seems to come to mind continuously On the weekend the Genu record slipped to 11 1 as they dropped a pair of decisions in the Central loop Friday In Georgetown led after two frames but I hold on as the Blades came back to take a victory Then on Saturday with the Arena doing Its beat imitation of a tomb In the true spirit of Halloween the Milton Merchants spoiled the Gems Price Beater Night by taking a decision over the locals But while there no cigar smoke coming from the Georgetown locker room Coach Peter Sturgeon pushing any panic buttons just yet Right now were trying to get over the hump Sturgeon says The guys are getting a little frustrated right now But at some point in time with the effort these kids are putting in we re going to go over it The Gems showed flashes of brilliance Saturday night against Milton The problem was they were too few ana too far between Joe Washkurak turned in a solid game and appears to have settled In nicely to a position as rearguard after be ing moved back from the forward line But for the Gems to turn around their dismal start tliey II have to be firing on all cylinders Everything we work on is based on a team system Sturgeon says When one guy Isn working the other four guys on the Ice try to com When everybody ting on a team effort we 11 get over the hump Saturday with sponsor Barry Whltworth behind the bench assisting Sturgeon the Merchants drew first blood as the Gems got on a power play opportunity and gave up a goal to Grant beats Georgetown pulled even when picked up a pass from Adam Bennett Just over centre made a nifty move on the lone Milton and fired a shot past goalie Bill Martin at 13 The Gems took the lead with lust over two minutes left In the first period when Jim McCabe punched the puck through Martin pads after SECTION THE HERALD Wednesday November No Nominations now open for municipal awards STUFF Halloween provided no for the Georgetown Gemini as they dropped decision to the Milton Saturday night at the Arena Here Gemini Dan Halliburton 1 ctstful In I Is attempt to shot late in the game which proved to bribe whining goal Herald photo Applications are now available for the Municipal Awards Evening wUchwUlbeheldFeb 10 1908 If you know someone who has brought honour to our community service In 1687 be sure to nominate them before December for recognition In addition to the Municipal Awards traditionally given out to the recipients this year the Mayor and Town Council will be presen ting special awards in honour of the Olympic Winter Games in Calgary Award categories for Celebra lion SB medals are Athlete choose one male and one female for their outstanding contribution to their sport ana community Volunteer choose an Individual for devoting his or her tune to en couragement of fair play and sportsmanship and for bringing out the best in the athletes under his or her guidance Coach choose an individual for devoting his or her time to the en of fair play snd sportsmanship and for bringing out the beat of the athletes under guidance Official choose an individual for HYUNDAI COUNTRY devoting hisher time to the pro motion of fair play and sportsman ship Sponsor choose a business that has contributed monetarily or with services in kind towards the development of amateur sport In your community If you know of someone who you fed Is deserving of these special awards please complete a Mhniclpal Awards Nomination Form Application forms may be picked up at the Recreation and Parks Department on James Street in Georgetown Acton In door Poo Finance Department on Main Street or the Clerk Depart ment on Trafalgar Road In Georgetown For more information call 276 picking up the rebound of a Greg Braze snot Milton stormed ahead in the se cond on hour consecutive goals Greg Ceilings Grant Foster Chris and all tallied to favor The Gemini closed the gap to three with 1 left in the period as newly acquired forward Mike mixed It up in front of the Milton net and allowed Rod McClue to cosh in from the slot In the third made it a game when he blasted a shot from Just outside the that fooled Martin at Collings scored what proved to be the winner with two and a half minutes remaining as Gem goalie Dan Halliburton came out to cut down the angle but was unable to corral the shot With Halliburton on the bench and Georgetown on the Brazes scored from Washkurnk with 15 seconds on he clock to make it but that was as close Georgetown would come Scarcely fans gave up their treating privileges to see the Gems game Friday Oakville took a lead after the first period but trailed the Gems after the second Four unanswered goals in the third however earned the win for the Blades Washkurak pulled the trigger on a pair of Georgetown goals while Blades while singles went to Greg SiXora Sieve Richard Greg Moore and Brad The Gemini take the road for their next three games making way for the Tournament In Georgetown this weekend Thursday they re In Newmarket while Friday they trove to Burl to face the division leading Cougars games Then next Wednesday they re In Mlmico for an p start Georgetown only two wins of the season have come against the Monarchs Oldtimer tourney to start Thursday The Third Annual Georgetown Hockey Heritage Council Hockey Tournament gets under way Thursday night and continues through the weekend with teams vying for championships in four divisions The tournament has continued to glow in size and popularity since its inception and this years version of event promises to be every bit as enjoyable Both Memorial Arena and Gordon Arena will be used for the tournament which gets under way Thursday at when Brampton Vintage Plus takes on Dura cell Rebels at in the A Division and the Milton Fifth Wheel Cent en face the Horizon Old Stars at Memorial Action continues Friday night and picks up again Saturday morning with a full slate of games throughout the day Semi final playoffs will begin Sun day morning at a m for the teams In D Division which has a total of 16 teams competing in four series The top teams in each series advance to the semi finals to decide who will play In the final The B Division is divided into two series of four teams each with the top two teams in each series ad vane to the semi finals which begin at 30am The A and C Divisions will have the top two teams in each advancing to the finals with the A final set for 1 m and C final slated for Herald Scoreboard Bowling Gems Archibald m All games Sunday are the Arena Member of the divisional will equip ment bags courtesy of Carllng O Keefe one of the sponsors at the tournament Members of the teams receive medallions There will also be awards made to the Most Valuable Players for both teams in each of the divisional championships Among the other attractions plan for the weekend are dance at the Alcott Auditorium Saturday night and a roast luncheon Sun day for the participants Proceeds raised through the tour will be used for pro in the community and to assist various organizations Among the teams competing will be representatives of Fort Erie Kit Mi Car Brampton Weston Gait Scarborough Toronto Milton and Burlington The Georgetown Sunday Niters will also be competing In the Dlvi and members of the team will also be helping to operate the tour The Sunday Niters see action Thursday at against Tues day Night Trouble at Memorial Arena Saturday they take on the Colonel Old Boys at 10 a m at and Saturday evening at they round out their divisional piny with a game against Sunny Lea Howdy TEAM STANDI Lanxnue Jim Kenne AIT LAD TIM NITER LI Trevor Robots Copland I Mirk CM Ml Mi Doyle Larocque Kit In OS 114 Minor- hockey GoaJi Jamla ft Goal Stephen i Andy Jo And Glynn Mil Tyler Rkh ten Pit Thorn won Kill Smran Hon Aaata DlnoIJpan AFTER FIVE THINGS TO DO PLACES TO GO FOR YOUR LISTENING AND DANCING MAIN ST 8773388 MAYTAG SAVE ON A 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