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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday February 27, 2008 - 27 Nine Rangers teams in OMHA semis Wings fly high Nine Minor Oaks Hockey Association rep teams, including three atom clubs, have already advanced to the semifinal round of their respective Ontario Minor Hockey Association playdowns. 3-2, 2-1, 3-2 in the quarter-finals. Oakville's atom AE squad will face Belle River in the semifinals, following a 6-0, 5-0, 2-1 ousting of Chatham last round. In peewee AA action, the Rangers won their quarter-final series against St. Catharines by scores of 3-1, 0-0, 4-2 and 5-1. They will face either TecumsehShoreline or Ancaster in the semis. The local bantam A team will begin its semifinal series against Southpoint Friday at Glen Abbey Recreation Centre, an 8:30 p.m. start. The Rangers eliminated Hespeler last round (not all scores were available). Bantam AE quarter-final competition saw the Rangers defeat Southpoint 4-0, 3-2, 2-2, 11-0. They will clash with Windsor in the semifinals. Finally, the minor midget A Rangers concluded their quarterfinal series against Woolwich on Sunday with a 2-1 win, claiming the total-points series 7-3. Oakville lost the opening game 3-2 in overtime, won the second game 2-1 in OT, tied the third contest 2-2 and defeated Woolwich 4-0 in Game 4. The novice AA, minor peewee A, peewee AE, bantam AA and minor midget AE Rangers were all eliminated in the quarter-finals. Local AAA teams are not scheduled to begin their playdowns until next month. REPHOCKEY Rangers squads won their quarter-final series in novice A, minor atom AA, atom A, atom AA, atom AE (additional entry), peewee AA, bantam A, bantam AE and minor midget A competition. The novice A Rangers began their semifinal series against Hespeler on Monday, earning a 5-5 draw. They defeated Guelph 7-0, 42 and 4-0 in the quarter-finals. The minor atom AA Rangers were scheduled to open their semifinal series with Burlington yesterday (Tuesday) and will play Game 2 tomorrow (Thursday) in Burlington. Oakville swept Windsor last round by scores of 6-0, 3-2 (overtime) and 9-1. In atom A play, the Rangers easily ousted Burlington in the quarterfinals by scores of 6-0, 9-4 and 8-0. Their semifinal opponent had yet to be determined as of yesterday. The atom AA Rangers got off on the right foot in their semifinal series against Brampton Youth, winning Monday's opener 2-1. Oakville, which will visit Brampton for Game 2 Friday, beat Orangeville PEEWEE CHAMPS: The Oakville White Wings won the inaugural Peewee Invitational Exhibition Series tournament recently in Alliston. Oakville defeated Port Credit #71 4-1 and Cooksville 1-0 while losing to Port Credit #72 Storm 2-0 in the preliminary round, then edged Port Credit #72 1-0 in the gold-medal game. Benjamin Dinadis, Mitchell Henstock, Kyle Errygers and Grant Burton were player-of-the-game-award winners in the tournament. Other members of the team are Daniel Matcham, Bryan Hudakoc, Zachary Zitmanis, Owen Williamson, David Indovina, Michael Vezina, Nolan O'Shaughnessy, Shannon O'Shaughnessy, Eric Sanderson, Andrew Darimont, Angus Scott and Joseph Heeney. James Zitmanis and Trevor Philp coach the team, and Tom O'Shaughnessy is the trainer. Blakelock, Nelson decide girls' hockey title tomorrow The Halton high school girls' hockey championship will be decided tomorrow (Thursday) when the T.A. Blakelock Tigers and Nelson Lords meet at Oakville Arena, a 3 p.m. start. The contest will be the second of the two-game final series. The teams tied 1-1 in the series opener yesterday (Tuesday). Hilary Jutras scored for Blakelock in the draw, with assists going to Hayleigh Cudmore and Genevieve Panabaker. Nelson tied it early in the third as Jaclyn Fox came out of the penalty box, took a breakaway pass from Taylor Gailey and beat Tigers netminder Brittany Aldworth. Aldworth preserved the tie with several stops in the final seconds. Community Notices Classified Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm E-mail: classified@haltonsearch.com Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS All claims against the estate of Aileen Granger-Sherrett, late of Oakville, Ontario, who died on or about the 30th day of November, 2007, must be filed with the undersigned personal representative on or before March 30, 2008, after which date the estate will be distributed, having regard only to the claims of which the personal representative has had notice. In Memoriam Obituary BEATTIE, Phillip James- Surrounded by his family, on February 22, 2008 at Ian Anderson House, in Oakville after a courageous battle with cancer. Beloved husband of Trudy. Loved father of Alan (Fiona), Jo-Ann (Andre) and John (Carol). Beloved son of Marjorie and the late James Dunn Beattie. Cherished grandfather of Alexandra, Kira and Dana, Kalee, Kian and Kennedi, Logan and Madeline. Survived by sisters Mary (Rick), Betty (Wayne), Heather (Homer) and brothers, Brian (Lynn) and Dave (Geri). Will be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Visitation was held at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Rd. West, Oakville, (one block east of Kerr, 905-844-2600) from 2-4 and 7-9 pm Monday. ACelebration of Phillip's life was held 11 am on Tuesday, February 26, 2008 in the Kopriva Taylor Chapel. Cremation. Special thanks to Credit Valley Oncology and all the special people at Ian Anderson House. In lieu of flowers, donations to Ian Anderson House, P.O. Box 61034, 511 Maple Grove Dr. Oakville, ON L6J 7P5 would be appreciated by the family. Condolences may be made through www.koprivataylor.com Obituaries DICKSON, Alfred- (Formerly of Edinburgh, Scotland) Passed away suddenly and peacefully with family at his side on Saturday February 23, 2008 at home in his 87th year. Beloved husband of the Late Nan for 65 years. Loving father of Alfred (Joyce) and Christina (Charles). Cherished Grandpa of Donna (Robert), Scott, Murray (Kelley) and Lesley Anne (Steven). Proud great grandpa of Connor, Emma, and Zachary. Alfred will be sadly missed by his many family and friends. The family will receive friends at the Glen Oaks Memorial Chapel & Reception Centre, 3164 Ninth Line (Dundas/403) Oakville, 905-257-8822 on Wednesday February 27th from 6-9 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held on Thursday February 28th in the Chapel at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Alfred's memory to the Ian Anderson House or the charity of your choice. Online condolences available at www.glenoaks.ca DAVIES, Kathleen- (Member of Trafalgar Presbyterian Church and Women's Quilter Guild). Peacefully, on Sunday, February 24, 2008 at the Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. Kathleen (Donald) beloved wife of the late Raymond Davies. Loved mother of Patricia and her husband Bill Tapp. Loving grandmother of Gordon. Lovingly remembered by her nephew Callum and cousin Kathie Donald. Visitation will be held at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Rd. West, Oakville, (one block east of Kerr, 905-844-2600) from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday. AService of Thanksgiving celebrating the life of Kathleen will be held 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 28, 2008 at Trafalgar Presbyterian Church, 354 Upper Middle Road, Oakville (enter off White Oaks Blvd. at Trafalgar Road). Those who wish may make donations to the Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation. Condolences may be made through www.koprivataylor.com WALTERS, Lois Marie (Hoover)- Lois passed away peacefully at the Burloak Care Centre in Burlington on Thursday February 21, 2008, at the age of 88 years. Beloved wife of the late Mr. Thomas Kenneth Walters (2007). Lois was predeceased by her sister Audrey Turnbull and her brother Laverne Hoover. Beloved aunt of Brian and Wendy Turnbull, Gary and Pam Turnbull, Ron and Ellen Turnbull, and Mary Thompson and Janine, and her 10 great nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the staff at Burloak Care Centre for their wonderful care and kindness during Lois' extended stay. Friends will be received at the Oakvew Funeral Home, 56 Lakeshore Road West (one block east of Kerr) 905-842-2252 on Wednesday February 27 from 10 a.m. until time of service in the Chapel at 11 a.m. Interment Wideman Mennonite Cemetery Markham. DATED at Mississauga, this 14th day of February, 2008. 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