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Aamco Bantams Struggle Against Tough Opponents The Clarington/Courtice Independent, Bowmanville, Saturday, November 23,1996 7 On Saturday, October 26, Aamco Home Improvements met Bowmanville Sand and Gravel for the first time this season. Sand and Gravel grabbed the lead early catching Aamco off guard. Troy Tan evened the score on a nice shot from the point. Sand and Gravel Gravel turned it on to score four unassisted unassisted goals, and end the game 5-1. Aamco met Darlington Auto on November 2. Aamco worked hard but just couldn't find the mark as they lost 4-0. On Saturday, November 9, Aamco took on Skylight Donuts Donuts for their first match of the year. Skylight lit up the score- board first, but Aamco answered answered back when Jordan Bate jumped on a rebound, assisted by Rob Milford. Aamco played one of their best games so far, creating some great scoring chances but just couldn't get the bounces. Aamco's luck didn't improve throughout the game as they hit goalposts and missed empty nets and were stoned by some great goaltending. goaltending. Final score 4-1. Later that night Aamco's luck would finally change when they travelled to Baltimore Baltimore to play qn exhibition game against Grafton. The offense offense came to life. Grafton played a close game and had a 3-2 lead halfway through the second. The Aamco team played hard and finally found the scoring touch, ending this one 9-4. Points went to; Nathan Nathan Hobbs (3g, 3a), Jordan Bate (2g, 2a), Paul Risebrough (lg, la), Troy Tan (lg, 2a), Luke Thompson (lg, la), Drew Sommerville (lg), Korey Jay (4a), David Ritchie (la), Jeff Lee (2a), Tim Swan (la). • TEE BEST VALUES IN TOWN® General Tires 235X75 R15 STOWXL..< $99. 00 ea. installed 205X65 R15 ST $86. 00 ea. installed 205X70 R15 w/w ST $85. 00 ea. installed 185X75 R14 $80. 00 ea. installed 160 Church Street t Bowmanville ©j.p. Special thanks to goalie Derek Lindsay who filled in for the absent Aamco goaltender. On Saturday, November 16, Aamco met Lange's in a league game. Aamco came out flying applying pressure early in the game. Lange's opened the scoring, but Aamco tied it 47 seconds later when Tim Swan scored, assisted by Rob Milford and David Griffin. Lange's were up by two by the end of the second. Aamco fought back hard. Rob Milford scored on a pass from Jeff Lee, but then Lange's came to life making it 5-2. Aamco wouldn't quit and Jamie Grant found the mark, assisted by Drew Sommerville and Korey Jay. With 2:02 left, Aamco closed the gap when Rob Milford Milford fed a pass to Tim Swan who buried it. Aamco ended the game short-handed and couldn't complete the comeback. comeback. Final score 5-4 Lange's. Aamco would again like to thank Derek Lindsay for filling in for Aamco's injured goalie, Rob Kameka. The coaches and players wish Rob Kameka a speedy recovery and hope to see him back between our pipes soon. T-Mac Oldtimers Keep Busy Latest results from T-Mac Insulation Insulation Oldtimers: November 4, an 8-3 decision 1 over Bowmanville Bowmanville Kinks; November 8, we defeatéd Whitby Marigolds 8- 1; November 10, whitewashed whitewashed Port Hope Chiropractic 9- 0; and lost 5-4 to Brooking Transport on November 17. BFSC Skaters Compete at Cobourg Meet The Bowmanville Figure Skating Club sent members to the Cobourg Skate competition competition that was held November 2-3. Competing were, from left, Corinna Traill (4th), Tina Cumby (4th), Kathleen Moore (4th), Emily Scoffield (3rd), Kelly-Anne Moore (12th), Alyssa Piney (8th), Sarah Monaghan (1st), Jennifer Beaudry (1st in flight, 8th overall), Ashley Decker (2nd in flight, 4th overall). Back row, (1-r), Nicole Sarris (6th), Lauren Alexander (9th), Mona Hoy, Katie-Lynne Johnson, Shannon Hicks (2nd), Colleen Colleen Divell (2nd flight, 5th overall), Cherie Divell, (7th), Kristen Perry (6th), Lisa Bridgett (1st), Elizabeth Monaghan (1st), Natasha Piney (8th). BROKEN WINDSHIELD? HURRY Fix It For Free Before It's Too Late! MOBILE WINDSHIELD REPAIR WITH-NO-COST-TO-YOU! Free Gas Bar-B-Que farm Wishes for Christmas at HBVan Belle Flowers Holiday Celebration Bouquet A traditional holiday arrangement with a red votive candle will brighten any celebration and add just the right touch of festive cheer. An elegant centerpiece makes a perfect gift for home or office. The Perfect Gift - The Traditional Festive POINSETTIA A tradition of Christmas. Send a superior quality poinsettia red, white, pink or novelty colors. Give early and your thoughtfulness will be remembered into the New Year. 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