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The Canadien Champion, Tuesday, October 10, 2000 - 19 ,Local equestrian sits fifth in series Miltonian Heather Manbert- Serniuk recently made her greatest leap in quest of a top- five finish on the Jump Canada Series. The 34-year-old show jumper delivered a sensational second-place performance and collected 42.9 points at the September 24 Tournament of Champions in Ottawa. As a result, she and trusty mount Just Julia - a nine- year-old Dutch Warmblood mare - overtook Frankie Chesler and Hanastasia for fifth spot in the season standings. However, Chesler remains the overall leader with another 'Hawks Milton's AA minor bantams opened regular season play by taking two very different paths toward the same destination - namely, the winner's circle. The Halton Lift Truck Winterhawks got rolling with an offensive juggernaut that allowed them to pummel host Orangeville 7-0. Mark Galick and Robbie Wilson stood out with two goals and one assist apiece while also tallying twice was Matt Freckleton. Contributing a goal and an assist was Nole Coutrouzas horse, l -year-old Hannoverian mare Ravenna Z. She also sits second with 12- year-old bay Holstein gelding Sylver 2. Chesler's first and second place horses boast 183.2 and 151.2 points respectively. Meanwhile, Manbert- Serniuk's 113.55 points still give her an outside shot at plac- ing top three on the 16-event tour.Assuming that is, she enjoys a strong showing at the series-ending Audi Quattro "World Cup" November 8th at Toronto's Royal Horse Show. vin twice while chipping in with a pair of helpers was Matt Reed. Troy Squance was rock-solid in net to eam the shutout. The following night at Memorial Arena, Milton need- ed a late scoring surge to out- distance Flamborough 5-3. Kyle Strong sparked the club by potting a couple of goals and delivering a robust two- way effort while also lighting the lamp were Wilson, Steve Ellison and Nathan Keith. Putting his mark on the comeback with two assists was Grant Taylor. NOW OPEN on- 7e 460 Steeles Ave E. Milton L (At Ontario Street) •CHEQUES CASHED (Including Postdated) •Western Union Money Transfer ® & Money Orders eUSA Currency Exchange •Utility Bill payments •FAST CASH ADVANCE Now Hiring Cali (905) 693-0330 0