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STATION WAGONS BAZ MOTORS the HERALD Sports and and Recreation For 30 Years w JlfcJ at We Have Delivered SECTION THE HERALD Wednesday January I itn Page I Central Jr B hockey Gems dumped by Derbys There too much change of mistaking which team was In second place in the Central Junior B Hockey Leagues West Division and which was in second last place when the end Georgetown Gemini tangled at the Arena Saturday night The Gemini stayed with Der for the first period but faltered badly in Ihe final two frames as they were whipped 124 To make matters lust a little bit worse the Slreetsvilfc squad turned around Sunday and surrendered a gone to the Milton Merchants the team the Gems are trying to catch in the standings by a margin Georgetown remains mired in sixth place in the league West si on and arc 12th among the entire 14 teams a record of hem nine points back of the Merchants and two points up the Mimico The jumped out to a lead Saturday night before the Gems fought back to even matters up Joe scored at nine- mi nut mark of first period to make It as Georgetown worked the puck around in the Streetsvllle zone while enjoying the man ad vantage Greg and Kevin Dance worked the puck back to who scored a blast from the point Chuck tied the game at two with a picture goal a short time later took a pass in full stride as he crossed centre arm slipped bet ween defence He carried puck In and when the Derby goalie went down he Dipped a shot up Into net Mark Dunning and drew assists But that was as close as Gems would come as the Derbys scored twice more in Ihe first and opened up lead In the second and Shannon counted for the other Georgetown goals in he late going This weekend the Gems vacate the Alcott Arena to make way for the local midget tournament Friday they travel to Milton for an game with the Merchants and Saturday theyll see action in Mimico when they take on the Monarchs start Sabres coast to win Johnson squad in over Alliston Hornets in Junior C action The Acton Sabres fought off a case of post Christmas blahs last Wednesday to take a victory over the Alliston Hornets In a Mia Ontario Junior C hockey game It wasnt really much of a game said Sabres genera manager Jules Too much turkey I After a sluggish first period for both sides the score was tied at one But In the second the Sabres went out front by a margin took the lead at the 12 mark In the first when Greg Martin scored while the Hornets enjoyed a man advantage Sabres captain Chris Turner evened matters up when he scored at IB assisted by Rod and Todd Cull Tom Fisher put the Sabres In tile lead with a pair of goals In the mid die frame The first at the three- minute mark was set up by Peter and Steve Wagner while the other came at 10 from Wagner and Hick Floto Jeff Edgar Increased the Acton lead to with a powerplay goal at Ihe 18 mark of the third period from Turner and Cull The Hornets responded with a short handed goal again by Martin to make It Just over a minute later Turner rounded out the scoring at 15 when he allied on the power play from Cull and Wayne Rivers Dan Halliburton was In net for the Sabres to earn his second con game Manny took the loss for the Hornets The Sabres face a crucial test In the next week which could well determine If they wilt be able to hang on to their current second place spot In he standings as they play five games In six nights There has been a change In the scheduling for this weekends action In Acton The Sabres will still make a two- game home stand Friday and Satur day night but Friday they will host the Cafedon Flyers in an a con test and Saturday they entertain the Orangeviile Crushers for a p start Originally they had been slated to play Friday and Caledon Saturday Then on Sunday the Sabres travel o Bradford for a game with the Bulls while Tuesday theyre in and Wednesday they enter game Atoms reached the conjoint finals of a tournament hosted by Ar thur on the weekend The oneday event provided a stiff test for the locals as they were fore to play three games In a period of less than six hours In Georgetowns opening game a couple of soft goals In the first eight minutes got the locals off more quick ones before the period Threeway tie for first ended to effectively put the game added on in last two periods to make the final score That put the locals In the Consola tion Round where they met Acton At la of the first period Stephen Yurichuk banged In a goal from a scramble In front of the Acton net Malt Lush was credited with the assist And at Scott Wilson won a faceoff in the Acton woe and fed Jim Katsilieris who a waist- high shot to the stick side that clean- by a score of The second period saw Georgetown Increase Its lead to In the first minute Shannon Morris pinched at the blue line and knock ed the puck In the comer to Yurichuk who proceeded to walk puck in the net The out in front of the net and put the and Johnson and Associates were puck between the goalies legs And Is the finals Seth Homer earned the lea than two minutes later Jalmie shutout centered the puck The locals continued their strong play Into the third period At 3 another In the Acton zone lea to the fifth Georgetown tally As with the second goal Wilson won the faceoff to who put the Wesley Burke managed to put the Competition tight in HHHL A log Jam has materialized atop the Hills Hockey League standings as no less nan three teams hold a share or first place In Action Sunday Lepages ran their record to nine wins and four losses as they blanked Amles Body Shop fro The squad with 18 points Is in the threeway lie for Exchange House managed to keep pace as they dumped the Hawks to run their record to and grab a share of first McGibbon Hotel also has an record after battling North Sports to a 1 1 draw Sunday The other league matchup which could be termed Ihe battle of the realtors saw Mai Dodge Fitting resolution Now that all those New Years resolutions have been made to trim down and get into better shape in 1960 ihis is the tine to consider signing up for the Department of Recreation and Parks exciting Fitness Swim and Sauna pro- An expert instructor com Ines a light fitness workout with Id pants 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 Coll ext Information Steppin out Enjoy an evening of fun and social activity with Instruction in Ballroom and Latin Dancing Learn the basics of the cha waltz jive foxtrot disco hustle and other from our experienced teacher Dorri Bland There arc basic lessons for Beginners as well as an Advanced class for the more experienced dancers Lessons will be held at he Com muni ty Centre on Tuesday evenings beginning Jan and running for 12 weeks This program Is a must for anyone who enjoys stepping out on the town For more in formation call 877 Still openings There are openings In the swimming lessons that Begin this week at both the Acton and Georgetown Indoor Pools For more information call the tion and Parks Department Learn to skate The Town of Hailon Hills Recreation and Parks Department is now offering an eight week Adult Learn to Skate program on Wednesday evenings from to SO p beginning Jan Instructors wilt work closely with you In a small group setting to help you learn and develop all the basic skills to enjoy the art of Ice skating Dont pass up this great opportunity to finally master those basic skills of skating Register to day at the Recreation and Parks Office James Street or call Tor more tion Ski outing The Hills Recreation and Parka Department is organizing two ski trips to the Hockley Valley Fee includes transportation and all lift tickets Rentals are extra and can be purchased at the ski area Bus pick up locations are at Smith Middle School In Acton Gordon Alcott Arena In Georgetown and Public School This program Is open to Adults and Youth 13 years and older Join in Friday Feb semester turn around or Satur day March 1968 Call Skating competition Club will hold Its annual club com petition on Wednesday Jan 13 beginning at 5 p m at the Got don Arena Presentations of medals will be made following com petit I on which Is expected o last until about io p Everyone is welcome to attend competition and admission Is Deadline There are only four weeks left before the deadline for summer ap plications is here for Hills Recreation and Parka Department Summer Programs Anyone in teres ted In working with children and in having an enjoyable sum mer Is asked to complete an ap plication form before Friday Feb These forms are available at your Student Guidance Office or at any Recreation Department fa ell I The following programs require staff Day Camp Sports Camp Summer Activity Centres Tot Lot Children Theatre Camp Make a Movie Studio Art Camp Hiking Tennis and more Call more Information blank Genoe ReMax of Acton The rest of the league standings show Genoe ReMax In fourth place with 14 points followed by North Halton Sports with 13 Mai Dodge ReMax with nine and Body Shop and the Hawks with seven points apiece This Sundays slate of games has North Sports taking on ReMax at a a m at the Alcott Arena followed by a match between Mai Dodge ReMax and McGibbon Hotel ate 33am The other games feature Amlea Body Shop tangling with Exchange House at 10 a m and the Hawks playing Lepages at 11 HOCK BY WE a ft m n I I I The locals met hometown Ar thur team in the Consolation Final Tbs bigger faster Arthur Optimist scored two goals in each period to win the final by a score of The Georgetown team tried hard but couldnt do It Even lady luck was against them as Wilson put the puck in the net from a goalmouth re bound only to have the referee blow his whistle because he lost sight of the puck HI SCORING Midget tournament gets under way The Annual Georgetown Midget Hockey Tournament got underway Tuesday and play con tinues throughout the week to determine finalist for the cham pionship and consolation games Ihis Sunday A total of part In the event with first action continuing tonight Wednes day and Friday evening The Georgetown Sunny Acres Midgets were slated to play Hamilton in he opening game of the tournament Tuesday nig Other teams taking defending champion years finalists Stratford Niagara Palls Burlington Brampton Maifcham Richmond Hill London Port Perry Owen Sound Chatham and the Metro Toronto Aeros Georgetowns second game of be tournament Is Thursday at If they lost their opening round match or at 30 If they beat Hamilton The consolation final for the tournament has been set for 2 on Sunday while the cham- Sunday The Georgetown Hockey Moms will be on hand to provide refreshments and food for Satur days slate of games and the auditorium At the Gordon Arena will be licensed for the day All games in the tournament will be played at the Arena Royals bomb Palmen By JAMES ROBILLARD Herald Special The Royals kicked off 1968 with a bang dumping the Palmerston 112 In Ontario Hockey Association Southern Senior B action Saturday night at the Community Centra The victory gives a record of five wins and ten defeats for a share of fifth place in the seven team loop with Tavistock The Royals who have two games In hand over Tavistock play them In a home and home series this Friday at B Em In and Monday night Tavistock at On Saturday It was Glenn Murray who opened the scoring for as they dominated he contest After Just IB seconds of play he Intercepted a poor clearing pass and beat Sis goalie Rob with a nifty move Palmerston responded quickly average Exeter continues to lead the with an undefeated record of IB wins and a tie however and before three minutes of playing time had elapsed they had taken a 2 1 lead on goals by Jeff Dude and Rob But that was all of the Sis scoring as the Royals took command Hi- ib on the night In the second scored four goals as Lance netted a pair and Bill Homer and Kent McArthur Added singles Mc Arthur contributed another marker In the third and Brian scored twice Karl Meyer George and Andy Broad bent also in with a goal each tOMcethflRoyaUtovictory Broadbent picked up four assists MUrT added three helpers ROYALTIESMcArUntr signed on Titaucutuhtrri with the again last week and ui his addition should help sleady a shaky defence which has given up close to seven goals a game on STORES SPORTS The spirit of the Olympics touches everyone and the disabled are no exception Page B2 SPORTS A new program hat been developed for youngsters designed to put the fun back in hockey Page SPORTS Alex Tough takes a look at the darts league picture heading into the new year Page B3 I