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Close but no cigar Gems ways continue In analyzing the plight of the 198788 Georgetown Gemini the overworked adage dose but no cigar teems to come to mind continuously On the weekend the Gems record slipped to 11 1 as they dropped a pair of decisions in the Central loop Friday In Georgetown led after two frames but couldn t hold on as the Blades came back to lake a 79 victory Then on Saturday with the A cot I Arena doing Its best 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 Bui while there no cigar smoke coming from the Georgetown locker room Coach Peter Sturgeon isn t pushing any panic buttons just yet Bight now we re trying to get over the hump Sturgeon says guys are getting a little frustrated right new But at some Kim in time with the effort these Is arc 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 and too far between Joe turned in a solid game and appears to have Bellied In nicely to a position rearguard after moved back from the forward line But for the Gems to turn around their dismal start they 11 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 a bating on a team effort we II get over the hump Saturday with sponsor Barry Whit worth behind the bench assisting Sturgeon the Merchants drew first blood as the Gems got sloppy on a power ploy opportunity and gave up a goal to Grant boats Georgetown pulled even when picked up a pass from Adam Bennett Just over centre made a nifty move on the lone Milton defenceman and Tired a shot past goalie BUI Martin at The Gems took Ihe lead with just over two minutes left In the first period when Jim McCabe punched the puck through Martin pads after SECTIONS T11E HERALD Wednesday November ItslPage Nominations now open for municipal awards SCARY STUFF Halloween provided no treats for the Georgetown Gemini as they dropped a decision to he Milton Merchants Saturday night at the Alcott Arena litre Gemini goalie Dan Halliburton li untuc- in his attempt to stop a shot late In the game which to bo he winning Herald photo Applications are now available for the Municipal Awards Evening which will be held Feb 10 If you know someone who has brought honour to our community service in 1987 be sure to nominate them before December 21st for recognition In addition to the Municipal Awards traditionally given out to the recipients this year the Mayor and Town Council will be ting special awards In honour of Olympic Winter Games in Calgary Award categories for Celebra tion as medals are Athlete choose one male and one female for their outstanding contribution to their sport and community Volunteer choose an Individual for devoting his or her time 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 and sportsmanship and for bringing out the best of the athletes under hisher guidance Official choose an Individual for HYUNDAI COUNTRY in- fi4iiR5B 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 feel is deserving of these special awards please complete a Municipal 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 Ihe Clerk Depart ment on Trafalgar Road In Georgetown For more Information call picking up the rebound of a Greg shot Milton stormed ahead in the se cond on hour consecutive goals Greg Collings Grant Foster Chris and Peremba all tallied to makeit5lintheMcrchants 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 cash in from the slot In the third made it a game when he blasted a shot from lust outside the btuelinc that fooled Martin at 38 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 Brazeau scored from with 15 seconds on the clock to make it but that was as close Georgetown would come Scarcely 100 fans gate up their trickor treating privileges to sec the Gems game Friday took a 1 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 pulled the trigger on pair of Georgetown goals while singles went to Bennett Travis Cole and Glen Three of those markers the powerplay Hatala had two for the Blades while singles went to Greg Steve Richard Greg Moore MarkVanvliet and Brad The Gemini take the road for their next three games making way Tor the in Georgetown this weekend Thursday they re in Newmarket while Friday they travel to Burl ington to face the division leading Cougars games Then next Wednesday they re in Mim for an p m start Georgetown only two wins of the season have come against the Monarchs A- 111 SYSTEMS ACCESSORIES YOUR HOME AUTOMOTIVE RECORDS TAPES sum MAYTAG SAVE TOO ON A WASHBt AM DRYER PAIR Oldtimer tourney to start Thursday The Third Annual Georgetown Hockey Heritage Council Oldtlmers Hockey Tournament gets under way Thursday night and continues through the weekend with 32 teams vying for championships in four divisions The tournament has continued to grow in size and popularity since its inception and this years version of the 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 Duracell Rebels at in the A Division and the Milton Fifth Wheel nials 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 30 a m for the teams In D Division which has a total of teams competing in four scries The top teams in each series advance to the semi finals to decide who will play In the final The Division Is divided Into two series of four teams each with the top two teams In each series to the semi finals which begin at The A and C Divisions will have the top two teams in each advancing to the finals with the A final set for 1 p m and final slated for 30 Herald Scoreboard Bowling TEAM STANDINGS pm All games Sunday ire at Alcott Arena Member of the divisional ham pionshlp teams will equip bags courtesy of O Keefe one of the sponsors at the tournament Members of ihe finalsls 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 ore a dance at the Auditorium Snturday night and a roast beef luncheon Sun day for the participants Proceeds raised through the lour will be used for various pro jects in the community and to assist various organizations Among the teams competing will be representatives of Fort Erie Kit Cory J Tint in M Brampton Weston Scarborough Toronto Mi lion Burlington The Georgetown Sunday Niters will also be competing in the D Dlvi slon and members of the team will also be helping to operate the tour The Sunday Niters set action Thursday at p m against Tues day Night Trouble at Memorial Arena Saturday ihcy take on the Colonel Old Boys at 10 a m at and Saturday evening at they round out their divisional play with a game against at Memorial Tixjs S 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