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THFIlttlWD Wedm St Francis wins third straight spike title Team effort nets crown Sparkling Francis thr Horn in Catholic School girls volleyball title In on lor the third lime In the are left to right Amber lnl t itipalrlck Kelly Wallace and Beth Crocker In the buck I coach Michelle Met Kiinauka mid couch Tony Fishing schemes Christmas dreams What local school has won three consecutive Hal I on County Catholic girls volleyball titles you said St Francis then you re correct The Georgetown school modi It three in a row on Dec when they upended another Georgetown school Holy Cross the county finals at Loyola School It was total learn effort cocoach Tony Hansen who along with guides the for tunes of St Francis bumpers We really didn a first sir everyone contributed all Georgetown final right down win us SI Francis took first Kami 159 out lusted their cross own rivals in lough final contest always tough games with Ho ly The two squads mil earlier In the season for North crown which St While distributing the accolades for third successive champion ship season evenly among the 15 team members Hansen and did a few standouts Alison is real team It said Hansen Her set ting hitting and net play The door of the small cottage opened with a squeak creak and Obviously no one had been around these parts or some jou thought as a little of snow and ice grudgingly gave way to your efforts of entry You were tired from and It was now very late The snow fell softly outside the little Northern Ontario those intricate likes maple and some six pointed crystals ultimately landed ana splat on the cold windows of your temporary domicile How pretty it was and how typical of Canadian winter You were inside now With the of a lantern a quick gathering of kindling and the skillful use of a match you soon had a bright happy lltUe fire crackling in the fireplace No smoke you thought And excellent draft They cleaned out the chimney and then you Just laughed Everything was almost as you had remembered leaving it on the last occasion It was the typical fisherman cottage taking a brief wintery respite from the hurried and harried times of spring summer and of course lunker season autumn The cottage was resting on this quiet and cold December night but the little place embraced you its visitor with a friendly warmth Brandy I think 1 have one brandy Then rest a couple of hours drill a hole in the Ice and fish a bit yep Ah they left a little bran And as you sipped on your warm drink you glanced about at the cor and crannies of the cottage where fishing fare and had been laid to sleep for their season at least they would rest until the waters warmed again for their owners weren t quite like you they weren Icefishermen and they lalnly didn like the snow and blow to which you were so accustomed Ah we won t hold that them you said to yourself But If had a Christmas stocking above that fireplace Good A God he loves walleye touch nibble wait nibble hook set fish on Yes hed probably wish for simple things like plain Nor mark hooks small sinkers and a little cash in an envelope for some bait Trilene fishing line suits him Just fine six pound lest well that a about best Hey that rhymes The fireplace crackled as the brandy ana your musings warmed you some more You placed your tired feet up on a stool Yep Let see now Gerald Clark pike and muskic fisherman He loves those Rapala lures Just about any size they II put a sparkle into his eyes And without Intending to sound too bold I know he prefers the shades black and gold Hey thin Is fun You got up to put another log on the fire The snow continued to fall lightly the cozy cottage the dark rugged shoreline along this frozen Canadian lake It was warm enough now so you remoied jour hat anil coat hut never look your gait from that hypnotic ng fin and you stopped con templuting stopped thinking those thoughts of season You settled in vourthair Okay how about Ian Ia catfish hunter tttll with stocking up there want hooks so the big cats would give him frequent looks hciy harnesses tough line and stink bolts too plus draw string odor cater to this brew not good And you know if had a I is stocking above that will hero it would dtfinitely mi neat and mm just typical of a trout fisherman It probably be adorned with homemade bugs and it would turn nice small fir the tiniest of plugs wet and dry flies all of them winners and rot bags galore lots of spoons and Hey nit bid eh You had sip of your drink Now you wtn really enjoying this game of rhymes What s that ton trap lion way there in back Why It a big Christmas slocking an old know they up to I know rt wishing You likt any all types of fishing re hoping for lots those guys and Landry And here go and toss in some brandy No no that stretching it a bit Surt was fun though You got up from your chair checked the fireplace You had one hour for Your wife always liked these Ontario fish and you knew thai you disap point her You brushed off your fine shiny black boots and tugged on your coat of crimson red hue so bright that it seemed not of this And you placed your hat careful ly hack on your head like your coat it was a quite brilliant red You fastened your belt and tugged on your beard and with wave of your hand all stockings ap peared 1 need light there can be no doubt It so dark out there is Rudolph Rudolph Hey Rudolph We re going fishing Then it back to our home Just likt you re wishing Inside the beamed a soft tlow as off in distance you laughed Ho ho ho We must hurry Rudolph then must be no poust We I late for good Mrs Clans Have you got a fisherman on your Christmas list Here s a suggestion for you Go and snenk a peak at his or tackle box and look for the most used womoul lures you can Find Chances are that these are favorites and doubles lor similar plugs hurt I know that thai what I m asking Santa for right underneath that pair of Super Bowl tickets Well I can dream can IF ON HORIZON Planning for the new year Have a safe healthy happy holiday and a merry Christmas See you in two weeks really led us Andrea Cameron is another leader at the net and she Incidentally spiked the winning point in the Benito a Grade seven dent who been playing on the St Francis varsity since her Grade six debut also played strongly as did Suzanne Three members of the team Benito Cameron and Molru McGuinncss have qualified for the area Ontario Volleyball Association bantam team Hansen and Fowler said volleyball has been a popular sport at St Francis with players display a high level of aptitude for the combined with sporting at They ve been terrific to work with said Hansen Even during a losing streak in the middle of the season the kids were in good spirits and never got on each other a Eight senior students will graduate from this year s squad and both Hansen ana Fowler ex pert them to find spots on Junior nigh school sides if they decide continue In the sport All of our girls who tried out for Bishop Reding Junior team this year made It Sold Fowler CHRISTMAS HOURS Fri 3D Saturday 00 BoRoadyForTho First Snowfl SW Tuneup 1995 Short staffed Chiefs humbled by hosts Minor Chiefs had their or first place in County standings interrupted by Milton on Dec 11 to spoil a perfect On Dec at Anna tht Ing started slowly and fell hind by scon of mounting a com to record a t3 victory Chad Hughes the lory and for much of the going must have wondered where his of met had dispelled any he per sonally took charge of the garni and in so doing scored two goals and add 1 two assists Frier chipped with a g 1 in Gavin laser tamed two Ceorgctown Singh wtn scored by and Wilson whilt Jim Kalsilitns Mark Jamie Tyson wen credited with an The Minor hosted Ham on Dec and skated to a rdalively chip py and filled contest again led Chief charge with two goals and an assist Three point nights wire also ncord by a goal and two assists and who earned three assists Packaging remaining scoring was handled by Stephen and one goal assist apiece single goals Stephenson and two Aldndge and each by llnckett and Wilson n John Waller saw his shutout reined as the visitors scored a third period goal In on suspensions and the holiday stason left the Minor Pee wee short staffed Hughes seeing a lot of unattended green sweiters Despite his fine of fort Georgetown was humbled their hosts by a of scored from from and and finally from Glaser in what coaches Chris Milne Dan Curtis and Wnlly could only describe as an inept effort The coaches art looking for much better efforts in the five remaining games until Christmas Pccwee AA Chiefs possible four points in County action Georgetown hosted very strong entry from Stoncy reek on Nov Arena The visitors outplayed the Georgetown side and the Chiefs were fortunate escape with a tie thanks in large port to the excellent of Chad Hughes HYUNDAI OWNERS For Service Call 8731818 Duke Bousklll started the Domtar Packaging comeback by intercep ting a poor Creek clearing pass and cleanly beating the goalie Stephen deflected a Wilkinson shot for the second Chief goal Jim Katslllcris scored the lying goal late In the game as he again In an errant clearing pass and neatly beat the Stoney Creek goaltender In Ancaster on Dec the Packaging squad again had a field day as they overwhelmed their hapless hosts by a score of The I t u t id by Blaine McCouIcy with three goals and an assist and Wilkinson who added a goal and three assists Stephen Onoprijenko scored two Donitar Packaging goals The remaining Georgetown of fence was handled by Scott Wilson one goal two assists Mark one goal two assists Doug one goal Duke Bousklll one goal one assist Katslllcris and three assists one goal one assist and Gavin Glaser one assist John Waller recorded the Minor Rising Rebel g through some tough layup Georgetown basketball forward during league era and traditional n llrdmrn lull Thursday at had poinU fur In their win while right led with IS Kalsilleris behind bur it had a strong game under the basket lor Herald photo Look for youthadult programs The Town of Hilton Hills Recreation and Parks Department is now taking registrations for all our Youth and Adult Winter Pro grams All programs start in early January and run for six weeks Programs include Ballroom Dane Seniors Cable TV Programs Downhill and Cross Country Skiing Knitting Skating Lessons and Adult Pre school Piny shop Youth Activity Nights and Dance Full descriptions of most of these pro grams can be found in our Fall and Winter Brochure Register now to avoid disappointment For more information call 261 Dont forget Awards Night The Packaging team will wdcome the ailing Jamie Stephen son back for a busy schedule Applications arc now available or the Municipal Awards Evening which will be held Feb If know of someone who has brought honor to our community through their achievements sport or culture in 138a be sure to nominate thtm before Dec for recogni Application forms may be picked up at the Recreation and Parks Department Office on James 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