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The Canadian Champion, Fiday. Februay 18, 2000 --0 Sports_,MacDona1d's endurance equals goldJ Christine MacDonald knows ail about going the distance. The Milton Masters Aquatic Club member outlasted an elite group of awimmers en route to a gold medal performance in the grueling 1,500-yard butterfly event late st month in Alderwood. She completed the marathon race - one that just four provincial participants even attempted - in 24:35.89. Her efforts highlighted those of seven females representing the local club. Eamning gold sweeps with four and three wina respectively were Lee-Anne Greer and Laura Goodman. Greer specialized in the backstroke and but- terfly while freestyle was the stroke of choice for Goodman. Also shining in competition were Lia Clark, Anna Morri, Dawn Newmann and Sue Trerise - ail of whom grabbed gold in at lest one event. Top curlers connng soon Asm you ready to rock curling fans? Milton certainly will be, as one of six sites designated for next month's Ontario Curling Tour Championships. The local club - along with those from Acton, Brampton, North Halton, Oakville and Orangeville - wilI be part of the festivities next weekend <Fcbruary 24 to 27). Competition will be second to none with world champions like John Base, Peter Corner, Mike Harria, Glen Howard and Ed Werenich gracing ares rinks. Attendance is expected to be in the thou- sands, and theoe's stili time for potential spon- sors to take advantage of this unique opportuni- ty for widesprad exposure. Those wisbing to support the event for find out more about game times and locations can caîl Ken Armstrong at 876-4607 or Melody Lillicrap at 878-2128. Attention snowboardera Whether you can 'burger-flip', grab 'indy air' or land a simple 'ailey-oop', snowboarders across the province hsve even more reason to carve down the haif-pipe this winter, thanka to Nokia. The wireless phone manufacturer is sponsor- ing a series of anowboarding events, including one at Milton's Glen Eden Sundsy. Participants are invited to compete in one of four age groupa and are judged on style and difficulty. TIhe finai event in tihe series is slated for Matcis 19 lit Blue Mountain. Call Douglas Dawson at (416) 586-0180. VSEPCAKFEMIAOF /l s a proud spouim of 1997for cherooe t.d N N Nalo wfth othe local Lm DI7DGEJsporP IMM=99 a A- a v " W FebS'9 Milton Minor Hockey Association GM DIVISION TEAM VS TEAM TIME ARENA FEB 19 BEGINNERS RED TIMBITS GREEN TIMBITS 7:30 AM THOMP BLACK TIMBITS WHITE TIMBITS 8:30 AM ARENA FUS 19 PREINOVICE KNUCKLES I LITTLE FIREMEN 9:30 AM THOMP KNUCKLES 2 BRUCE HOOD 10'30 AM ARENA FUS 19 MINOR ATOM HUNT CHRYSLER JEEP GORRUD AUTO 7:00 AM TONNELI HOME CINEMA VIDEO LIFUSTYLEICAR GUYS 8:00 AM ARENA FEB 19 MAJOR ATOM GALLINGER MOTORS MCCUAIG INSURANCE 9:00 AM TONNELI REBEKAH LODGE DIRECT T.V. 10:00 AM ARENA FUB 19 MINOR PUE WEE GOLD CONNECTION NU-TECH RECRUITERS 3:00 PM TONNELI TOWNE DENTAL ABSOLUTE TRANSPORT 4:15 PM ARENA FEB 19 MAJOR PUE WUE PRESSE LAW BRIAWS AUTO 5:30 PM TONNELI KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN KWIK KOPY 6:50 PM ARENA FUB 20 MINOR NOVICE 0000 LIFE BLACK 0000 LIFE GREEN 3:00 PM THOMP GOOD LIFE RED 0000 LIFE BLUE 4:30 PM ARENA FEB 20 MAJOR NOVICE HUNT CHRYBLER JEEP CANADIAN TIRE 5:30 PM THOMP SHOPPERS DRUG MART BRIAW'S AUTO 6:30 PM ARENA FEB 20 BANTAM DOCS & DENTS KCK TEAMWEAR 5:30 PM THOMP PLAYOFFS MARMAC ASSOLUTE TRANSPORT 7:00 PM ARENA GAME S DURANTES MILTON DODOE JEEP 8:30 PM FEB 21 SENIORS AUSTEN NOBLE INSURANCE RUSSEL METAL 7:35 PM TONELLI OLYMPIC $TAIN DALA OPTICAL 8:43 PM ARENA GUS MOWBRAY MIIAR PEIUOCAN 9:51 PM SENIORS GUS MOWBRAY MISKAR PETROCAN 7:30 PM TONNEU ARENA Ge-C Con "Proud spo Milton Minot 218 Main St. Milton :old _ nection 7W~ "Best of Iuck M- to ali the mzors of LJ teams. L~ Hockey"1. "'roud sponwrs of Milton Minor Hockey" 875-2999 MI mm Sponsors of 46rpbw-ç" Milton Minor ...ui MiI Hockey 100 Nipissing Road, Unit 9 Milton, Ontario L9T 5B2 (Behind Milton Mai) Tel:876-4647 Fax:876-1 100 DATE FEB 23 la