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THURSDAY, JULY 29, 1999 Vining Belt need replacing? 15% Off Timing Belt Work for all makes and models THE NEW TANNER Sports Professional design and printing. Tel. (519) 853-5615 Achilles) mazDa 357 Queen St. 853-0200 DEADLINE IS MONDAY AT 5 PM. Fax. (519) 853-5731 56 Mill St. East, Acton Who's 'That Girl Racing' snowmobiles in summer? By ANGELA TYLER The New Tanner While some wives and moms may be at home on weekends tending to stere- otypical female tasks, Acton's Tiina Duncanson is breaking tradition. Almost every week- end from now until Novem- ber Tiina can be found drag racing snowmobiles. Around three years ago, while attending a snowmobile race in the United States, Tiina, according to her hus- READY TO RACE: Acton's Tiina Duncanson band Peter Duncanson, de- cided "Come hell or high wa- ter, she was going to race (snowmobiles)." Tiina and Peter both admit that it can be difficult, as she is the only female racer in her open modified division. She compares it to a top fuel divi- sion for cars. However, Tiina seems to be handling her division quite well. This past year after rac- ing throughout Canada and the United States, she claimed the Ontario Open Modified shows off her snowmobile she uses in races through the summer and fall recently at the Acton Agricul- tural Society's Show and Shine. (Bulldogs) (_ Soccer Report ) The Halton Hills "Quinterra" Bantam II Bulldogs are in a best two out of three lacrosse playoff series against Shelburne. Game | was played at Shelburne on July 20 with a 9-2 win going to the Bulldogs. Nick Newby opened the scoring with two and finished with three more goals. Tim Walinga scored one and assisted on all five of Newby's goals. Cory Hender- son contributed two goals, with Brock Grin tucking in the other goal ona break away. Goaltenders William McDermott and call-up peewee Jason Heron-Jacobs, both di- vision winners at the annual all- star game at Elora last Sunday, shared goaltending duties. The next game in the series is at the Acton Arena on Wednes- day, July 28 at 9 p.m., with the third, if necessary, game sched- uled for the next night at the same time and place. Boys - Under 13 Halton Hills Furniture played to a I-1 tie against Georgetown last Thursday at Acton High School. Ben Deckler scored the lone goal for Acton. Goaltender Shayne Wall played well, stop- ping a penalty shot. Acton Cleaners cleaned up against Puslinch July 20 with a 7-5 win at McKenzie-Smith Bennett School. Jesse Sparkes led the team in goals scored with three. Both Thomas Poullos and Derek Thomas scored twice. Coaches Brad Yowart and Keith Poullos said there was an outstanding effort by the whole team, with a special effort by Chad Peacock and Davin Pole. Girls - Under 11 Danielle Morin put two between the posts for Empress Communications in a 4-2 win over the Kinette Club on July 20 at MSB. Kiersten Duncanson Championship. Last weekend in the first race of the season in Grand Bend, she won in the 800 class and placed 2™ in two others. Currently, they race on grass until the sea- son changes. The racing sea- son finishes in November also as a result of the weather. At the Acton Agricultural Society Show and Shine, the Duncanson's racing team, "That Girl Racing", displayed their racing sleds. Along with their crew and family, specta- tors could check out the two Skidoo's she races, as well as see how their reaction time was in a mock race start. That Girl Racing has even been on the cable network Speed Vi- sion. That Girl Racing has an Acton crew and is sponsored by local business, Outdoor Power Equipment from Georgetown. With the Duncanson's children, Kyla, 14, and Kiersten; 10,at= " tending most races, it is a fam- ily effort. The big race for the team will be the upcoming Septem- ber Hay Days race in Minne- sota. However, if you want to see snowmobile drag racing locally, the team also races as close as Kitchener. and Caitlin Bowen rounded out the scoring. Forwards Hjoerdi Stockinger and Emily Brix played aggressively. Girls - Under 19 Toth Motors took two losses against Georgetown and Bolton recently. Chrissy Pereira scored Acton's lone goal in the 6-1 loss against Georgetown | on July 13. Ashleigh Bunt, Jennifer Elliott and Amanda Duffield supplied excellent de- fensive fielding while Eva Sitarz and Rachel Andrews provided amazing goaltending. On July 20 the team played to a 4-1 loss against Bolton. As- tounding fielding by Caitlin Dick, Chelsea Young, Alexia Appleby and Jackie Christie contributed in a well played game. Goaltending by Tonya Wood and Kim Lindsay held Toth Motors in the game with Erin Douglas scoring. TWO IN A ROW: Bruce Hood Trouble Shooters defeated Limehouse Spikes at the GLPL annual tournament to claim the championship the second year in a row. The Trouble Shooters are, back from left: Nancy Rhynold, Judy Spear, Tracy Wrigglesworth, Margie Laton, Tracy Deforest and Denise Hannah. Front from left: Carrie Gallant, Becky Osborne, Linda Wilson, Linda Robson and Flo Weatherbie. Absent Shelley Young. -- Submitted photo ( Ladies' Softball ) On July 14 the Maple Lodge Chics defeated Us & Him 15-7. Wendy was player of the game for the Chics and Mel was for Us & Him. On July 15, the Chics came from behind to defeat the Bruce Hood Trouble Shooters 12-11. Flo Weatherbie was Trouble Shooters player of the game and Lou was player of the game for the Chics. The Trouble Shooters de- feated Us & Him on July 21. Players of the game were Kimberly for Us & Him and Linda Wilson for the Trouble Shooters. Grasshopper T-Ball Kerr Cadillac and Camden Carpets. played July 20 at Sir Donald Mann park. Kerr's Chris Bourque had a great play on first and hit two home runs. Teammate James McKinnon hit two doubles while Robert Laing had some great fielding. Emma Bailey had a home run for Camden while A.J. Snieder hita triple. Lindsay Lobelio also had some great fielding plays. COACHING Some coaching positions still available. For more information please call: Steve Marshall at 853-0158 GOLF TOURNAMENT DON'T FORGET THE ACTON MINOR HOCKEY GOLF TOURNAMENT SEPTEMBER 25, 1999 AT ACTON MEADOWS REGISTRATION We will hold a registration day at the Acton Arena on Saturday, August 7, 1999 from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon. Please have your child's health insurance number with you. New players should also bring a copy of their birth certificate. Players who have been registered with Acton Minor Hockey in previous years may register in person at the arena but are subject to the $50 late fees. FALL LEAGUES NOW FORMING! Youth, Adults, Seniors 55+ Social, recreational or competitive, men's, ladies' or mixed, we've got the league to suit you!