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Wednesday, Novem ber 10, 1999 T H E O A K V IL L E B E A V E R D1 IS YOUR GARAGE PROTECTING YOUR CAR BETTER THAN m an n YOUR BARGAIN-RATE 627J o h n B au308 842-2225 CAR INSURANCE? L ^ x i's Lane » ,O A vS le An O akville B eaver Feature Editor: NORM NELSON 845-3824 (Extension 255) Fax:337-5567 Photos special to the Beaver Bob Gilbert has managed to do his share of celebrating, recently, as he has won the the street stock points championship at Flamboro Speedway, two years running. TOP PHOTO: one of his several victo ries. MIDDLE PHOTO: with girlfriend Cathy McCulloch behind the wheel. BOTTOM PHOTO: with his trusted crew ... Todd Andrews, Blair Dart and his father, Jack Gilbert. Street stock points champ retires to work on *68 Camaro By Kathy Yanchus SPECIAL TO THE BEAVER Photo by Peter C. McCusker H e 's had his share of bumps and bruises, broken bones even, but Bob Gilbert has emerged a champion. For two consecutive years, the 35-yearold street stock racer,has earned the points championship at Flamboro Speedway in the street stock division. The most amaz ing part of the story is that his rise to the top has come within four short years. "The first year, we weren't anywhere in the points race and the second year, we had engine problems the whole year," said (See 'Gilbert' page D4) Two unidentified Bruins soar skyward to nab this rebound in Bruins Bash tourney action from the week end. The Bruins lost this opening round game78-74 to Edward Monpetit but then went on to collect gold. What a It wasn't easy but the Sheridan Bruins men's basket ball team managed to win the 8th annual Bruins Bash at JM Porter Gym in Oakville this past weekend. The Bruins had to come from behind late to beat St. Lawrence (Kingston) 97-90 in the gold medal game. Sheridan had control of things early, leading 46-39 at the break and seemed in control. But the Vikings never went away and took a 78-77 lead (S ee 'Bruins' page D3) PURSUITS Oakville Trafalgar's Andrew Peebles (#26) and an unidentified teammate are in hot pursuit in senior high school division two football action last Friday. A fine season for Oakville Trafalgar, unfortunately, ended one game short of the Halton champi onship. SEE STORY, PAGE D3. Photo by Barrie Erskine SANTA'S COMING! SATURDAY NOVEMBER 13 Come see a parade throughout the mall starting at 11am. Santa and his elves will be joined by The Royal Regiment of Canada Band and some of our favourite characters of the 20th Century! Visits with Santa start at 12 noon. Santa's hours for the season are posted at the castle. FOR MORE DETAILS CALL [905] 279 SHOP [7467] SQUARE MISSISSAUGA CITY CENTRE