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No interest charges will apply during the first 60 days of the finance con tract, after this period interests rates slort to accrue and the purchoser will repay principal and Interest monthly over the term of the contract. Offers cannot be combined, freight/toxes/lic & administration extra. Offer valid until Dec. 31/04. Carnevale, however, said no roster moves are planned to bolster the defence corps. Ryan Ellis collected a hat trick Monday Another three games, another three victories against Buffalo as the Blades ended the for the Oakville Blades. Lightning's six-game unbeaten streak. The top-ranked Junior A hockey Ryan Angelow added a pair, team in the country continued to increasing his league-leading total, | "We want to give roll in recent action, improving its' | the kids a week off and Matt Beca chipped in with a season record to 28-1-0-2 with wins single. | before Christmas. over the Mississauga Chargers (11If Oakville had any trouble get | This will be a long 2), Burlington Cougars (4-3) and ting motivated for its past three Buffalo Lightning (6-3). i (season) for us, we games, that shouldn't be a problem Blades head coach Frank this weekend. | hope." Carnevale was a bit ho-hum about The Blades host one of their his team's performance over the i ·Coach Frank Cameivle biggest rivals, the Hamilton Red past week, reminded that Oakville's Wings. Friday for a 7:30 p.m. start goals-against average actually at Twin Rinks before visiting the Brampton increased (to 2.10) following the three games. Capitals Saturday. The Blades, who aim to lead the league in Brampton handed Oakville its only regula defensive stinginess, rank second in the 35-team tion-time loss of the season, a 5-2 decision Nov. loop behind the Georgetown Raiders (1.97). 5. "We only had five defencemen the whole "We want to avenge that," Carnevale said. weekend, so that probably made a bit of a differ The team has decided not to participate in ence," Carnevale said. "Those teams (we played) the annual Newmarket Christmas tournament, are not in the higher end of the standings, so we opting instead to take time off, run a mini-trainmight take them for granted and take a few ing camp and do some team bonding. more chances." "We want to give the kids a week off before Blueliners Mike Swinton and Chris Hawley Christmas," said the coach. are currently sidelined with minor injuries, "This will be a long (season) for us, we hope." while Brian Hamm is serving a suspension. · See provincial junior A stats, page D3 Oakville Curling Still Rock Solid Club is Golden after 50 Years! round a Rotary Club Luncheon in November 1953, Gordon Perdue, V ^ y T Ned Farley and Ed Barringham were discussing current events in their hometown, Oakville. The three residents of Oakville decided that the community should have a curling rink and acted upon it. The old Victoria Park Arena, which had lain idle for six years, was transformed into a curling arena and on December 10, 1954, the Oakville Curling Club was officially opened and the first rock was thrown. At that time the population of Oakville was about 6,500. The initial membership in October 1954 was 480 and by February 1955 the W H Y TR Y CURLING? When the days get shorter, nights are cooler, curlers begin to think and talk about curling and then become active participants. For 1 .3 million Canadians, this is the only way to pass the long cold winters and have fun at the same time. With more than 1,200 curling clubs across the country, the local curling club becomes the focal point for many communities during the winter months as the recreational sport of curling plays a very important part of curlers' social life. The Oakville Curling club, located in downtown Oakville, is one of those. With one of the most modem curling facilities in Canada as well as a smoke free environment, the Oakville Curling Club has more than 900 curlers who enjoy the sport/recreation of curling at all skill levels from the age of seven to over ninety years young. The Club has an excellent program for people of all ages. Curling is one of the most affordable sports/ recreation activities in Canada. For more information on the Oakville Curling Club programs, log on to: www.oakvilIccurlingclub.com. Famer John Base, a past world junior champion. Base's curling career is far from being in the past, however. His current Oakville-based team, skipped by Mike Harris and including Phil Loevenmark and Trevor Wall, are the cutrent defending champions of the ultracompetitive provincial championship and are looking to get back to the nationals again this year as well looking to represent Canada in the 2006 Olympics. The club is also home to John Base is pictured in action at this past winter's provincial Julie Reddick who, last winter, championships. Curling third for Team Harris they won the completed a stellar junior championship. career by making it to the membership had increased to 563. semifinals at the junior provincial championship At the end of the first year, the ladies section which were held at the Oakville Curling Club had grown to 270 members, believed to be the (alongwith the junior boys provincial largest ladies' membership at that time, of any championships). It marked her seventh and final provincialjunior championship -- winning three curling club in Canada. Initially, the land was leased from the Town of Oakville and in 1963 the land and buildings became the property of the Oakville Curling Club. In the early 1 990s, the Board of Directors was faced with an arena over 100 years old and in very poor condition. In 1994, after much deliberation and analysis an eight-sheet arena was constructed. In 1995, about $100,000 was incurred for new equipment. Through the years, the Club has played host to many great curling events, including the annual World Lefthanders Championships, the M&M Meat Shops Skins (seen on television) and bantam and junior provincial championships. Julie Keddick ended her stellar ju n io r career The club is also home to many renowned reaching the sem ifinals of the provincial curlers, including its own Oakville Sports Hall of cham pionships. She won the title three tim es. The history o f the club has been taken from a History o f the Oakville Curling Club, that was prepared aiul written by Jack Wyndham. As we complete 50 years of curling and fellowship, the Oakville Curling Club would like to thank the many advertisers and sponsors who over the years have contributed to the success of Club curling, bonspiels, televised events and provincial championships. The Club with over 900 members is the largest club in Ontario and one of the largest in Canada. The Club has and will continue to serve the community of Oakville. Also, we would like to thank our members who have volunteered their lime and expertise ensuring that the curling programs and the many special events run smoothly and that our guests enjoy our hospitality. - of them. In addition, she has won two mixed junior provincial titles as well as a bantam girls title. Today, the Club, with almost 1.000 members, continues to be a focal point for the community. With modern facilities, including a much improved ice surface and rocks, the Oakville Curling Club will continue to host major provincial and national events. Next year, the Board has decided to put ice in in August. The Club will be hosting two Fantasy camps, one in August and one in September. The Oakville Curling Club continues to support the community by turning its facilities over to the Big Brothers Organization and the Kiwanis for fund raising. The Oakville Curling Club is continuing its year-long celebration of its 50th Anniversary with a club bonspiel this weekend (Dec. 10-12). Included as part of the opening ceremonies on Friday (Dec. 10) is a draw to the button contest for $50,000 in cash, sponsored by the Investors Group. The enthusiasm and spirit that was so evident in 1953 are very much alive today! Oakville Curling Club Board o f Directors W RIGHT Congratulations on your first 50 years from all of us at Gordon Wright Refrigeration 6260 Don M urie St. Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X8 Telephone: 905-356-5730 Fax: 905-356-4588 GORDO. MOLSON Congratulations on your 50th Anniversary! Congratulations O akville Curling Club on your 30 ^ Anniversary from Cheers! Glenn'Groydon Wright LLP Chartered Accountants