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BAZ MOTORS StheHERALD ports and and Recreation For 30 Years N s We Have Delivered Tilt 1IMIA I Tuesday Sabres split in weekend outings The Acton Sabres had to settle foi a split in a pair of Mid Junior C hockey gomes on the weekend Friday at the short staffed Sabres faded in the late go ing and suffered a setback at the hands of the Crushers Friday back on home ice Acton put It to the Grand Valley Harvesters 152 The gome against marked the first start in net by Dan Halliburton obtained recently by the Sabres from the Georgetown Junior Gemini He been playing for about a month said general manager Jules Russian So he a still a little rusty We put him in or good saves Bui we plan to work him in slowly Russian says Friday s loss was a case of the Sabres running out of gas They arrived in with only two regular which forced Gary Hudson to bring back a few forwards to fill in the gaps The Sabres were only down 1 after the first period and trailed offer the second Tom scored Acton s first goal assisted by Rick and Steve Wagner Trevor pulled the trigger on their third period goal assisted by Rod McClure and Halliburton produced balanced scoring attack as nine players pot ted goals Tom Dave Foster Dave Warren Dean Weber Jeff Hoclschier Warren Hughes Jamie Lit l Gordon and Mark Bracken all found the mark for the Crushers Against Grand Volley the Sabres left nothing to chance as hey led 30 after the opening frame and 7 1 after th second Three Sabres turned in hut trick performances as Chris Turner Rob Wilson and Fisher all clicked for three goals Singles went to Mark French Craig Yates Colin Lewis Todd Cull Wagner and McClure Brad Park and Marc Robinson had the only goals for Grand Valley Tom Hill started the game In net for the Sabres before being replac by Halliburton for the third sat out half the Grand Valley gome after dropping the gloves with Mike of the Harvesters midway through the second period Russian says the team is In teres in signing a few more players particularly bolster their defence and they are currently slz hit up a few prospects This week the Sabres were scheduled to play twice travelling to Schombcrg Monday and hosting Grand Valley this Wednesday at Following Christmas their next outing will be Dec when they pay a visit to the Alliston Good effort against Caps Gems strive for consistency McNally comes up with win draw By RON KERMAKE Herald Special The Major Novice McNally Con traction Firefighters had a pair of games on the weekend that everyone says felt good A tie in Orangcville and a shutout win over Brampton was just the Christmas present coaches Dave Bell and Mark wanted Even though they had the pressure on the boys were down 10 after the first period in but trying paid off early in the second when Ryan Taylor finished off an attack that Pete Mashlnter Aaron McLaughlin started Kenny Armstrong got first of his two assists In the game when Pete scored while using Tim Van as a decoy on the rush Ryan scored a second goal from Armstrong with Chris assisting too Geoff Bcauparlant had been in close on a few almost oc At this stage Ihe boys were up and the post had been Andrew Craig a buddy a couple of times but pressure paid off with sin attackers and only 15 seconds to Just to be sure of the win the boys popped five goals Bramplon on Sunday Andrew Craig and Warren Evans shored the shutout as both played well when tested The defensive work of Chris Corney and Jamie Brings kept the testing to minimum Pete MasMntcr led his line with three goals while mate Ryan Taylor assisted and scored once with Chris work in front him a couple of assists Garj led his crew of dy and McGuire on the attack and set up Andy for one of the goals Trainer Brian Clark was on the let often as the Brampton game was relatively rough but the pa d at tention to their jobs and won the Notes of credit to Chris Grandma Culbert and Mom for knit ting the mitt and touque for oil the moms and girls Also to the Craig family for hosting and oil the other ladles for helping out with a Christmas party for the families I bet the folks on Hillside and Mary Streets had never heard that kind of caroling before Junior hockey gome night goalie John I found The back from a 31 himself In rough when he deficit in the fame and eventually decided to do some roaming outside gritted fur a draw with the safety of his crease In a Centra Hob I coke Capitals Herald photo By MIKE TURNER Herald Editor A few more games like the ones the Georgetown Gemini turned In Saturday night at the Arena against the Capitals and things could be very different for Junior club Unfortunately though the team inability to comer the market on consistency is their biggest problem Friday the Gems managed fight bock from a 31 deficit and salvage a tic with the Caps But a night earlier they were doubled in and Sunday night they fell to we have a couple good gomes and then our detente collapses says Georgetown toaeh Peter Sturgeon With Onllio It was only half way through the third and then we got sloppy In our end We ve got to be more consistent In taking the man out in our own end Friday produced a more en effort from the team though They fought back they really put their heart into It The defence was moving he puck up Wilti any luck at all it was our game Following the game Sunday the Gems remained In sixth place In the Central loop West Division with 17 points on a record They trail the Milton Merchants by seven points but the Merchants have played four fewer games The Gems got off to a good start against the Capitals Friday when Joe Washkurak stole the puck in the end and flipped a shot into the top corner at The Caps replied with a goal by Mike Spadacinl at 13 and then took the lead with a pair of goals in the final four minutes of the opening Geo took a pass break in at the Georgetown and put a shot by Gem goalie John who had been called up from Juveniles With two Gemini players off with penalties the Caps Increased their lead when Kevin con with a wrist shot with only seconds remaining Georgetown had a twoman ad With about eight minutes left In the period the Capitals were given a two- man advantage and applied good pressure in the Georgetown end But LanU was able to hold than back The Gems finally capitalized on a opportunity when Kevin Dance scored from Jim McCabe at IS tomakelt32 Then the Gems drew even on pic ture goal Greg ted the puck up to Dance who broke In and shovelled a pass across to who flipped It into open net with 33 seconds left regained the lead when Ron Lonsdale flipped a shot over after a pileup In front of the Georgetown net early in the third Georgetown tied It at four with a goal at Adam Bennett sent and Don Cruise In on a twoonone and Cruise fed a pass out to who stuffed it in the Etobicoke net scored the goahead goal for the Gems when he took the puck off the faceoff and fired a shot over goalie Marco left shoulder The never had time to move on the play It looked as though Gems might hold on for the win but with just under five minutes remaining Brent Wilson found himself with the puck In the right clot area after a clearing pass took a strange hop and he put a shot by Lantz The Georgetown goalie managed to get a of the puck but It went in off is left shoulder Lantz made 36 saves In the con test compared to for Decimclll It was Lantz third game with the Gems and he has yet to suffer a loss a record of two wins and the tie Friday Against Thursday the Gems trailed after the first period McCabe Mark Dunning and Travis Cole all connected on the power play for the Gems while had the other goal Perry Clay Dave Gillespie and Archie Merldis all had a pair of goals for This Saturday the Gems take on the Burlington Cougars In a Boxing Day match beginning at 7 30 in the Alcott Arena The Gemini are holding Kids Night in conjunction with the game and there will be a number of giveaways lor the youngsters The first game of the new year has the Gems hosting the Strectsville on Saturday Jan at 7 30 Winter fitness fun The Town of Hills Recreation and Parks Deportment is now taking registrations for all our Winter Fitness Programs All programs start the week of Jan to 16 and run for 10 weeks Brochure Register now to avoid disappointment For more In formation call Minor hockeys Game of the Week with dip With those New Years rcsolu tions just around comer this is the time to consider signing up for the Recreation and Parks Deport exciting Fitness Swim and Sauna Program Expert instruc tors combine a light fitness workout with a friendly dip In the pool and a short stint In the saunas to help participants feel refreshed and maybe even bum off some of those excess Christmas calories The program begins Jan 12 and runs for 10 weeks choose between once or twice a week Give it a try we guarantee you will feel better for It Call for more Information Pool closures The Acton and Georgetown door Pools will be closed from December 1987 to January inclusive for annual repairs and maintenance Ballroom shuffle Enjoy an evening fun and social activity v instruction in Ballroom and Latin Dancing Learn the basics of the waltz jive foxtrot disco hustle and others from our experienced teacher Dorri Bland There are basic lessons for beginners as well an advanced class for the more experienced dancers Lessons will be held at the Community Centre on evenings beginning Jan 12 and running for 12 weeks This program Is a must for anyone who enjoys stepping out on the town For more Information please call Youth activities Lost fall was a successful season for this Youth Activity Night pro gram Floor hockey basketball volleyball special outings trails ore some of the activities planned Jo Chris Lewis and David Thorpe Wednesday nights at Smith to m and Heather Bergsma and Mark Duke Monday nights at Joseph Gibbons Public School This program is for youth in Grades 6 and Coll the Hills Recreation and Parks Department ai 5185 2C0 for more information Skating programs Commencing the week of Jan this Is schedule or pro grams Learn lo Skate Memorial Arena Thursdays 4 15 Powerskotlng Memorial Arena Wednesdays to 45 i hour sessions Tuesdays Acton Arena to p m hour sea Adults Memorial Arena to For more Information coll the Hills Recreation and Parks Department at outlasts Tirenien 118 scored three goals in the third period to pull away from Hills Tire and take in 118 decision in tht Minor Hockey Association Gnme of the Week ployed at Alcott Arena The Atom House League match up was a seesaw battle throughout as Curwood led after tht open ing frame and were up after the second period Halton Hills lire fought back to square matters at eight early In final frame but a goal by and two more by Paul Ingram settled the Issue in Curwood favor Ingram finished the game with a total of five to lead Cur wood crew con for four markers Peter turned in a solid performance for scoring one goal and sting thret Jeff Worky accounted for iht other marker while Brad Socha and Donald both chipped in with a pair of Sam Kent Steven had an assist each Chris Collins though he t figure In the scoring was effective in breaking up several rushes by Halton Hills Tire Brady Davles led Tlrcmcn as he scored five goah and assisted on one Keith Tippet clicked for goals and three assists while Andrea Trustum and Stephen Clark had a pair of assists each and So ant ha added one assist Hills Tin also received strong efforts from Paul Shertwl Andrew it and Tim Gran I and Michael Olscn them to keep the close throughout Despite He number of given up In he match both Steven Heinz of and Scott of Halton Hills Tire made a number of quality saves at both ends bacxstopplng their respec tive teams POST TIM look an decision over Helm crowds the pott to turn bacic a Tire Ilaltou Hills Tire In the M1IA dame of the Week tacker Herald photo day the Here Curwood goalie INSIDE THIS SECTION J SPORTS I Herald Scoreboard B2 B3 NEWS Letters to Santa B5 Weight watchers menu B7 Beaver Scout school B6 FEATURES A safe 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