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itd Open Until 9 00 2761 the HERALD Sportsweek HAZEN SALES SERVICE LAWN GARDEN EQUIPMENT MOTORCYCLES DEALER FOR OR M10 CANADIAN 9473 Georgetown native reaches 1000 game mark Lewis achieves NHL officiating milestone 11 It Ill Herald Sports Georgetown Liu is has joined a very select group of National Hockey League NHL officials Wednesday in Montreal the yearold became only iht third man ever to officiate 1 NHL games Bruce Hood and Ron Wicks have achieved that milestone Lewis was honored at The forum prior the start of the Montreal Canadians Winnipeg Jets game and was at centre ice by his family Lewis was presented with a soap- stone carving prior to the game while his Elaine was given a bouquet of roses After at the hotel the gifts continued to tome as champagne and a cheese tray awaited the Lewis return the many congratulatory tele grams Lewis received one from Georgetown Hockey Heritage Council president Dove Kcntner I knew the league had something planned but it wa really a lot bigger than I thought it would be Lewis said from Philadelphia Friday where he was scheduled to referee the lyers Islanders that night really didn hit me until I walked into the officials room before the game and saw the gifts and champagne I was somewhat taken back to see all the nudia because it w is so 1 illshurjh first NHL lewiss id Tlie history different from what I accustomed mil is iridriicameon J in 1J70 of this bus ii t one of longevity whin he handled trie Montreal Whin you the lxrwis his iiis in Montreal Ironically ilswhohivi tome and tout I officiating career in IJG7 working in first playoff was thrilled Ihi minor leagues Lewis pi in thrill for Lewis was first ever pro game was in the NHL Whin first started I woutdn t Ins mother present in Montreal when he worked as a linesman In though that I still be here 19 Th it marked the first i her son at Raiders back into swing after having week rest That was a thrill I is heck that she was there a brief to I ilk with fellow native Jits gi Brian ilayward was dressed for tie game but tint up Dan Bouchard We spoke and said this was a long from the John Si Lewis s It was nice that another person from there Inallhisycarsasanofdiial Lewis mi find only one drawback to his Job hen hockey season starts Lew is finds himself on the road i lot leaving wife blame home lo manage things The part is walking out the door and baying I II be back in 10 days or so Lewis said My greatest is I have three kids and thai I missed their growing up Hut that Ihe beauty of lining in a small town People km when I not home bang come over and help Its total cooperation of so miny people he said Lew is was have been honored in December for the 1 accomplish ment but was sidelined with a broken wrist It been recently that he returned I have a cast but I can it The biggest inconvenl enee is travelling because I can use both lo carry luggage he said Having reached the 1 mile stone Lewis return to the normal ailiviHesof an NHL official Now 1 take it one game at a time I lHpproach the games like I did the first My now is to complete of officiating with the NHL he said around that a bonus If leouldputinSO then Dry on Lew ii would be a very happy treat way of life and met a lot of great people It hard for me to knock mething that treated me so well Having had just the one night to celebrate the occasion with his family and get an understanding of what he leeomphshcd Lewis said after return in home he 11 likely appreciate the congratulatory wishcb of people like John Ferguson Winnipeg Jacques coach St Louis Blues eta a lot more The toughest part Lewis said wiih chuckle will be writing all thank you rMMIHI Heritage guest list A number of high profile a Is in both the hockey and public limelight have confirmed their presence at the Georgetown Hockey Heritage Council award banquet Among the names of those who will be in attendance is the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario Lincoln M Alexander Mr Alexander was ly Installed as Ontario twenty Lieutenant Governor on September 1985 The hockey personalities who will be in Georgetown include King Clancy Bucko MacDonald Ontario Hockey League president Dave Branch Ontario Hockey Association president Brent Hockey Hall of tame curator Lefty Reid and representing the original Hockey Hall of Fame in Kingston will be Doug Nichols Also on hand will be the Easter Seal Timmy who is Victor of Toronto The Heritage dinner and award presentation will take place March 10 at Holy Cross and those in attendance will be honoring this year award recipient Longtime Minor hockey sponsor Walter Blanchl has been selected as the Heritage Award winner Bianchi has been a the Sunny Acre Farms major midgets hockey team tickets are still on sale far per person and can be purchased from Catering as well as any executive member of both the Georgetown Chrysler Raiders Senior A hockey team or Georgetown Junior B hockey team As well the tickets can be obtained from a Raider or Gemini booster club Coaches call The Georgetown Minor Hockey Association Is looking for all those coaches who through the years have been Involved with the Sunny Acre Farms major midgets hockey team Those Individuals are asked to contact I president Wayne Pries at little has happened in way of player having had the past week off has proven for the Chrysler Team coach general manager Gil said the past week has resulted in couple of players being to fully commit themselves Id playing the remainder of the For others the time off has given them a chance to recharge the batteries and get set for a build up for ihe We ve got to gear up get every one together and take a run at it in the playoffs That s what it all about Lyre said now Jim File will be available for the remaining games His night school courses hove been completed As will the time off has given Dave Tataryn ehance to rest groin area injury and said Titaryn should be ready to play this week Mauro has played the paw month Dave might both games this week Thursday in and Friday against Eyre said He I played in six and wove got lo get him some game However said he still Ins some decisions to moke in the near future Presently he still has four cards left in which to sign new players The decision will be as lo what players join the club here on in For example former Raider goal tender Jim Lockhurst was out to practice last week and was expected at Monday session While a lot of Senior A teams have three signed said he has to evaluate whether or not the Raiders can afford such a luxury Eyre also said former Raider Darren Lowe has been approached about joining the team once University of Toronto Varsity Blues arc from the college hockey scene Lowe has also added if he didn t play for Georgetown he wouldn I ploy for any other Senior A team As well Eyre has until Jan to sign players on affiliate cards and decisions must be made concerning that soon Like I said at the beginning the year the league is very close Eyre said Right now we finish anywhere from second to fifth We control our own Defenccman Joe Pannicia will likely sit out his game with the Haiders He is in their plans for out to practice i if was a right r who played spent some play well in weeks contests though Georgetown Gem mis but one of their list four In y panics ich Jules is with how the club is playing Ihesc days Anniversary puck lineups of the Cenlr Junior Hoe key League will hold special contest prior lo Ihe Wirt of a regularly contest next Friday Jan Members of the first official l w ill lake on teom made up of players who tolled for the green and while the next eight seasons The will be at as this year team will then take to the ice and host after starling p The will be played at the Alcolt Arena rosier for the team will include Kick Becker Bill Doug Terry Turner Craig Fleming Chris Milne Joe South Larry Peters on Doug Bill Allison Charlie Knocpfli Bob Fotherlngham Kcnl Dale Inn Kevin Recks Rick Tonkimson KenEcroth and Blake Short 111 The 1977 Gemini team will be midcupof Tonny Gianni I d Herb Brad McMeeken Bruce McCandless Steve Brad Miller Riv Kennedy Mark Hamilton Bob Bob Marty Power Bill Taylor Bill illigate Chris Mike McMcncmy and Greg Thompson Ml former members of the Gemini hockey club arc invited out lo the evening to share memories and get re acquainted with former teammates Paul Robinson will coach the first year team while Tom Daily will coach the other squad played two strong periods Tuesday in before the hometown Derbies were a 7 3 win After the second period the home side led Such was the ease Friday night in Burlington when the led if lor two periods But Itussiam said two goal post goals propelled the home Inn past Georgetown Saturday night Georgetown notch lis loth win of the year a decision over Milton To date the emiuis have a record of 10 wins losses and e ties for points and seventh spot nine points ahead of Saturday we out played in said What hurt us was in ihe third period two of their shots hit ihe post it ihe right angles and went in Two shots beat us Todd Cull Brian and newcomer Peter Wowk had the goals for the in their contest with Wayne Morrow had two goals including a than tied tally Friday night while Brad Dcmone Joe Toole and Craig Show had singles Saturday Brian had a pair while Chris Caponi Shaw and Toole had singles Cull had three assists Burlington managed to score with a second left In the first period Russian said that t affect his club intact the timing might have helped Wo were able lo get the boys into Ihe dressing room and calm them dawn he said Russian said he was pleased with the play of veteran Brian Dcmone said s play this week w is more of what the la capable of With only 10 gomes left in the regular season it appears the Gcmlnis arc In good shape to make the league playoffs Eight of the nine teams qualify and presently Georgetown points ahead of ninth spot Milton with Milton having a game hand The real fight will be for eighth spot as Milton trails Noblcton by Just four rorrloun District School junior volleyball player Terl a lojoli this play The Rebels kept record with a pair of wins Inst Tuesday In this game heat Injoln while Thursday the team defeated White See stories on 1X iHrrol I Dun approach Having had a week off the now face a lot of action as season winds down Friday the team travels to Milton then returns home for an encounter with Burlington Sunday afternoon Georgetown Is on the road lo points with two games In hand The knowledge of having made the playoffs allows the an of gearing heir play to the post season activities We re starting to develop our mental altitude towards the playoffs said We II be more defens THE WINNING COMBINATION HYUNDAI DOES IT ACjAIN Test drive the new excel TODAYS WORD FOR VALUE WHY SO MANY PEOPLE ARE DRIVING NEW HYUNDAI PRODUCTS TEST DRIVE ONE TODAY HUNS OH LOW COST REGULAR GASOLINE ALL SEASON RADIAL TIRES LOW COST MAINTENANCE CHILD PROOF ODOR LOCKS SPECIAL CORROSION TREATMENT FROM Plus Frt PDI FOR LESS LITRE 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