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B2 The Acton Press Wednesday Jan Minor atoms shut out Elora win avenges pair of defeats ACTON MIDGETS WERE outplayed at the arena last night In the first game of their playoff series with Fergus Rusty Miller gives it his best effort but is unable to catch the speeding Fergus skater on his way past Steve Mitchell in nets managed to glove this particular shot Town league tallies Eddie Wilson continued to dominate the atom division scoring this week His three goals are a little below aver age for him Scott McDonough with three goals and Robert Allen with two and an assist led Rochester to an win over Baltimore Greg Johnson netted two goals and Jerry a single for the winners John Gardiner and Richard Roger got single assists while Robert Roger picked up two Ted Lindsay and Mike Scott got the Baltimore goals as Chris assisted on both Jamie Taras pumped in three goals to lead Tidewater to a doubling of Spring field Larry White got the other marker Brian got two assists and Terry Lett got one Steven Lush and Reg Ward netted the Springfield markers Ward Kevin Blake Norton and Kent Hurst got assists Atom John Benton was In nets for London as hey recorded a shutout win over Oshawa Eddie Wilson scored three times and Shawn Taras got the other goal Kenneth and Jeff Scott got assists Two Heath Norton markers gave St Kitts a win over Hamilton Both his goals were unassisted while Steven Hubbard got an assist on Peter goal Andy Ferguson scored Craig Kri for Hamilton Novice Guelph edged Dixie on goals by Doug Crclghlon Kevin Harris and David Brown All three picked up assists as did Chris Wilmont John scored twice for the losers while Darren and Craig Cadenhead got singles There were no assists for the Dixie players Kevin Richie was the only player to score in a win by Weston over Brampton Bantam Tom Brlggs was hot as he connected three times to take Toros to a win over Whalers Murray Dal ton Dave Epp and Tom Shannon got the other goals Shannon and Mark picked up assists Paul Nolan potted both Whaler markers as Chris Wood and Mark garnered assists Cougars edged Jets behind the three goal per form a nee of Warren Haw Legion hockey schedule Sat January am Springfield vs Tidewater am Rochester vs Baltimore ATOM Bam Hamilton London 9am vs St Kitts NOVICE 10 a vs Weston 11 15am Dixie BANTAM 12 vs Jets G p m Whalers Oilers vs Cougars Sunday January MIDGETS Montreal vs Van couver Gam Toronto vs Detroit Ladies basketball opens with 2216 win Acton Ladies basketball team topped Georgetowns Grey team whose short handed roster was filled out by Acton players last Tuesday at M Z Bennett by a count of 2216 behind the hot scoring hand of Janice who poured in 12 points Maggie Hall added four points Sue Robson Colleen and newcomer to the team Frances Barens each picking up two points Janet Marshall and another newcomer Shelly Young regularly forwards did a fine coverup Job in switching to guards for the game The Grey team was led in the scoring by Shcllagh Finn with six points while Acton layer Marie Smith was right with four points Ruth Melady Gloria Sin and Irene chipped in two points each Both teams found the fast moving defensive game highly enjoyable Matt Spehar of the Acton senior acted as referee for the game and was given a special thank you from the ladies for his work Next game for the ladles sees them face a second Georgetown team the Blues Tuesday at M Z Bennett show Exhibition Park Toronto 10 am to 6 Jan 31 Feb 3 The largest indoor farm equipment show in Canada Horse Pull Sale Feb 1 Tractor Pull Feb Aberdeen Angus Sale Feb 3 Ladles Program Each pm Now more shippers receivers than ever before can use CN Express Service The recent license extension granted Canadian National Transportation Limited is now operational allowing us to provide a full service on package traffic across Southern Ontario south of Highway 17 More ways to ship Competitive rates More points to reach Call your local CN Express office for Rates Information Service Acton minor atoms ex ploded for five goals In the final period to grab a shutout win over Elora last Tuesday In away action The Atoms found Elora to be a much Improved squad from their last encounter but they played and passed well to take the win John Tom Cunningham played season according to manager Jim Mitchell Lloyd was the only atom to Atoms get tie against tough Elmira score twice in the game picking up the first goal late In the second period and the sixth midway through the third frame Lloyds first period goal was assisted by Kevin Chrislensen and Mit chell Philip Wedge Just beat the buzzer for the atoms second marker converting passes from Steve Wagner and Turlscher with just one second left on the clock Kevin took up the third period where the second left off as he scored in the first minute and assisted on Brad goal seventeen seconds later Kristensen skated in unassisted at 05 and Lloyd got his second seconds later from David Gary ended the scoring with a minute and a Only three penalties were called in the game two of them to Acton The win made up for a pair of shutout losses the atoms had experienced in recent WellingtonWaterloo play as they dropped decisions to and Hespeler Acton minor atoms stood around and watched Fergus play hockey Sunday as the home team waltzed away with a win but they came on strong with one of their best games of the year Tuesday to tie Elmira ll in the arena Coach Jim Warren was very pleased with the way the team played Outstanding plays were made by Gary MacEachern Brent Connors Philip Wedge and Randy for the home team The game was scoreless until the final period when look a lead and left Acton to fight for the tying marker They got It with three and a had minutes remaining as Mecca scored from Brad Demonc a steady player for the atoms all season Neither team took ad vantage of a in the game which saw four penalties handed out Get movin to Metro Trust Our personal loans are very personal David Anderson Scott Petty and Tim Jamie- son scored the other goals Ted and Paul got two assists each and Jim Hunter got one Eddy Allen was the leader for Jets with a pair of markers Mark Cook and McEnery each picked up one goal and an assist while Dana Taras added a single goal Kevin Boyds hat trick was enough to power Oilers to a 4 win over Edwin and Fred Kappert added goals in the winning effort Kappert and Barry McNabb got assists Bob Little led Aeros with three goals and an assist Ken Death got the other marker Doug Galloway Peter Hurdle Keith McQuade and Bob Brouillard got assists 500 winners Winners of the Acton Minor Hockey Club draw for the week of January are Kohlsmlth H Cole Doris 186 J and J We believe borrowing money should be painless Thats why when you arrange for a personal loan Metro Trust there are only two people involved You and your Metro Manager Lending you money without hassles is just one of the many good things we can do for you With Metro Trust you get abso lutely Free Chequing high interest on your 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among fumil members or friends New courtordered prohibitions police search and seizure powers and higher gun safely standards will reduce the needless lull Injuries Mi he continued support of for gun control we will reduce the irimlnul Irresponsible use of guns In short well be working ogihero sjclbes lownmyownguas How does the new Gun Control me If you own only hunting and you store them safely it won iffcU you at all However guns will be cither ixslnclcil or prohibited Basically all centre fire automatics with barrel I8W are now restricted and must be registered Handguns have been rcstnUcd since 1934 Sawed off rifles and shotguns guns with silencers and fully weapons are now prohibited except hose fully automatics registered to collectors before January I 1978 Im glad gelling tougher ilh criminals using rearms What happens them Anyone of using a firearm while committing or to commit a criminal offense will be sent lo prison for not less Irian one year and not more titan years This sentence cannot be suspended As well maximum prison sentences for other firearm offences have been doubled Is It rue that police officers new tended search and seizure powers Yes Poke linkers in now seize without i search warrant if they consider them irdous to the immediate safety of any They will ihcn have to justify the grounds for ihe lo a in I now own a prohibited weapon What do I do It is at I to be in possession of a prohibited we You should our lot it is soon as possible in order turn Ihe wiapon ovirto them orlo make arrangement fonts disposal Failure to do so could ruMilt in your being pro si ted Last yeir in Canada there were over incidental deaths due o the careless use of firearms Under the new legislation gun owners arc responsible for Ihe safe storage of their weapons For example if your gun is used in a action you could be charged with careless storage if such is decided in court My riHe is now on the restricted list How do register Contact your local police immediately and register the gun with hem Failure to do so is punishable by a prison sentence of up to five years How do plan on keeping guns out of the hands of people who arent able use them safely 1 Acquisition and ihe courts prohibition powers The provinu illy idministcrcd A C will come into effect January 1 1979 It is signed to prevent unfit and incompetent persons from icnuinng guns The new prohibition power allows the courts lake guns away from dangerous persons Why Is Gun Control so Important Ullimately to make Canadians safer from misuse of fire inns Last year alone over I people were killed by guns Through tighter fire irms control safety education and the encouragement of responsible gun ownership and use will be able lo reduce the level of firearm violence I would like to learn more about the safe and proper use guns and more detail on restricted and prohibited weapons ho should I see yourloc police department Chief il Firearms Officer or w nte Gun Control in Can burner Avenue West Ontario KIA0PH I Gun Control in Canada Governmonl Go moment of Canada Canada Department Minis re Justice la Justice Solicitor general Canada Canada EXPRESS Fast Reliable Coasttocoast