36 - The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday November 26, 2008 www.oakvillebeaver.com Tight playoff race ensuring Blades stay focused, captain says Continued from page 33 By comparison, the Blades put Milton away early. But, despite outshooting the IceHawks 21-3 in the second period, Oakville didn't score until Ryan Murphy made it 4-2 with 2:48 left in the period. If the visitors were thinking they had weathered the worst of the storm and could rally in the third, Welsh burst that bubble early when he scored 13 seconds into the period. "That took the wind out of our sails," said Milton's Curtis Renaud. "We were hoping to get back in it and then they came out and scored right off the bat." Welsh would continue to deflate the IceHawks with a powerplay goal midway through the period and another with 3:21 remaining. He very nearly added a fourth goal in the final minutes. Circling around the net with a wide open side to jam the puck in, Welsh's stick broke and the puck slid through the crease. It was not only the first time the Union College-bound forward had scored three times in a period, it was also his first Jr. A hat trick. His last three-goal effort was two years ago in Jr. B with Waterloo, Think Green. Breathe Easy. HUGE CENTRAL AIR & FURNACE $ Up to SALE BEST PRICES EVER! 2950* MANUFACTURERS CASH BACK Cash Back AND NO PAYMENT! NO INTEREST! FOR 6 MONTHS *OAC UP TO $550 HYDRO CASH BACK "I've had some two-goal games (eight of them over two years with the Blades), but it's always that third one that's the hardest to get," said Welsh. Early on, it looked like teammate Luke Moodie was the best bet for a hat trick. After Milton opened the scoring, Welsh set up Lindsay Sparks midway through the first to tie the game. Moodie gave Oakville the lead less than two minutes later and then scored a shorthanded goal to make it 3-1 before the end of the period. The Blades' inability to capitalize on their numerous chances in the second would allow Milton to stay in the game. Justin Basso's power-play goal pulled Milton within one before Murphy, who finished the night with three points, scored to give the Blades some breathing room. A night earlier, the Streetsville Derbys' dreams of an upset were allowed to live on much longer than they should have. Although Oakville outshot the Derbys 38-18 in the first two periods, the Blades were up just 3-2 after 40 minutes. Again it was Murphy that provided the two-goal cushion when he scored his second of the night 1:43 into the third. Kellan Lain and Sparks would add to the lead before a late Streetsville powerplay marker closed the scoring in a 6-3 Oakville victory. Matt Ribeiro and Julian Cimadamore also scored for the Blades against the Derbys, while Dan Hunt, Dustin Alcock, Kyle Badham and Welsh each had two assists. Hunt also had two helpers Saturday against Milton, as did Michael Ingoldsby. The two wins moved Oakville a point ahead of Georgetown and the Burlington Cougars, both of whom picked up wins Saturday, in the MacKinnon Division standings. At 22-4-0, the Blades haven't been able to distance themselves from their rivals, but Welsh said that has helped keep the team sharp. "If we got off to this kind of start last year, we would have been free and clear," he said. "Now every game for us is a big game. That's good to keep us focused. After winning (the league championship) last year, it's helped to get back into the regular season with a tight race." Notes: Oakville has had at least 52 shots on goal in its last three games while holding its opponents to 28 or less... Sparks has eight points in five games since returning from the World Jr. A Challenge, where he helped Canada East win the bronze medal. He has recorded two or more points in six of his last seven contests. UP TO UP TO $1400 + $1000 + GOV. CASH BACK *Call for details. Financing Available Blades hosting celebrity/alumni game this weekend The Oakville Blades will host their annual Celebrity/Alumni Game Saturday, a 7:30 p.m. start at Joshua's Creek Arenas. A team of former NHL players, celebrities and Blades alumni will take on this year's Blades squad. Former Toronto Maple Leafs snipers Steve Thomas, Gary Leeman and Bill Derlago are among the ex-NHLers expected to participate, as are Rob Ray, Wilf Paiement, Craig Muni and Darryl Shannon. Former New York Rangers star Vic Hadfield will coach the celebrity/alumni team, which will also feature Phil Pritchard (better known as Keeper of the Stanley Cup) and Oakville Junior Ice captain Dayna Newsom. Former NHL officials Bryan Lewis, Blaine Angus and Angelo D'Amico will officiate the game, which is in honour of Bob O'Brien. O'Brien, one of the first Tier 2 players ever drafted to the NHL, passed away three months ago. He was also a dedicated minor hockey volunteer. Proceeds from the game will be donated to the Canadian Cancer Society in Bob O'Brien's name. Tickets can be purchased at any Blades home game or by calling 905-220-5311. 9 Locations To Serve You Better! 905-849-4998 www.aireone.com 1-888-827-2665 Community Notices Classified Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm E-mail: classified@haltonsearch.com Obituary JACKSON, Sylvia Jean (Gardner, nee Wilson)- Peacefully at home on Thursday November 20, 2008. Beloved wife of Neville. Loving mother o f Pa t r i ck W i l s o n , R o s e m a r i e, Straughan (Rick), Daniel Gardner, Cheryl Dodd (Thomas) and Linda Herrera (John). Dear grandma of fourteen grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will take place at a later date. "Now you're free to fly with the angels" Arrangements entrusted to B AY G A R D E N S F U N E R A L H O M E , BU R L I N G TO N ( 9 0 5 - 5 2 7 - 0 4 0 5 ) . Please sign the online Book of Condolence at: www.baygardens.ca Obituary Obituary FLYNN: Elizabeth- On November 22, 2008 Elizabeth Flynn of Barrie, formerly of Burlington, passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter Mary, surrounded by family. Pred e c e a s e d by h e r h u s b a n d Pa t r i ck Flynn. Beloved mother of Mary Flynn (Paul) of Barrie, Kathleen Knowland (David) of Florida, Gwen Flynn (Gord) of Bur lington and Elizabeth Flynn (Jeff) of California. Cherished Nanny o f P a t r i c k M c G u i r e ( Te r r i ) , D a n McGuire (Janene), Amy St. John (Mike) and Kate Steuer nol. Much loved Great-Nanny of Dallas, Sydney, Taitum, Ryleigh, Finnley and Nolan. Bess will be greatly missed by her brother and sisters in Ireland and Florida. Also loved by Kaley, Tim and Benjamin Hepburn; Jill, Tony, Mackenzie and Colson Marchand; Jodi, Brian and Madelyn Grice, and Ashley Knowland. Special thanks to Eileen, Allison and Kelly for their love and support. Visitation will be held at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral H o m e, 6 4 L a ke s h o r e R o a d We s t , Oakville (one block east of Kerr, 905844-2600) from 2-4 and 7-9 pm on Wednesday. Funeral mass will be held at 1:00 pm Thursday November 2 7 , 2 0 0 8 a t S t . Pa t r i ck 's C a t h o l i c Church, 196 Kenwood Ave., Burlington, Ontario. Interment St. Jude's Cemetery, Oakville. For those who wish memorial contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Email condolences may be made through www.koprivataylor.com "Thank you Mom for the gift of your life, for your strength and courage." Obituary C L A R K , R o y F r e d e r i c k - Pa s s e d away on Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at the Oakville Trafalgar Hospital i n h i s 8 8 t h ye a r. R oy wa s p r e d e ceased by his daughter Kathleen, sonin-law David, wife Olga and wife Violet, survived by grandchildren Debbie, Julie and Michael, all of Canvey Island, U.K., and step-daughter Delphine and Ray Plata, Janice, Jeffrey, Karen, and their spouses, all of Sarnia, Ontario, and many great-grandchildren both in England and Canada, cousins, Winifred Price (Oakville), Robert Chambers (Milton), Kenneth Chambers (Kenora), Brian Chambers (Campbellford) and Peter Chambers (Winnipeg) and their families. Joined Royal Air Force Regiment #2708, May 30, 1940 - end of 1946. At this time he was in India, Burma, when the war ended in the Pacific theatre, he was sent to Hong Kong as part of the Occupational Forces; he was also sent to Japan escorting prisoners of war and their families back to Japan. On April 10, 1946, he re-enlisted as an instructor for 4 years in Germany; he was discharged October 26, 1950. He worked in industry in England until 1957 when he emigrated along with his wife Violet to Canada. Worked at Eaton's in Toronto until his retirement. He was a member of the Eaton Quarter Century Club. A private family service was held at the Ward Funeral Home, Oakville (905-844-3221) on Monday, November 24, 2008. Interment St. Jude's Cemetery, Oakville Obituary Leonard Arthur D'Atri May 17, 1932 - November 24, 2007 July 17, 1922 - November 21, 2008 SCHOEMER, Maximilian- Suddenly passed away at the age of 86 years. Dearly beloved husband of the late L i e s e l o t t e ( M a r c h 1 , 2 0 0 8 ) fo r 6 0 years. Loving Papa of Ingrid (Wolf) Ordung, Max (Martha), Peter and the late Edgar. Dearly missed Opa of Angela (Vince) Ricci, Carrie and Mark and Opapa to Alyssa and Kira. At Maximilian's request a private family service will take place. Donations in memory of Maximilian can be made to the Alzheimer Society. 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When I must leave you for a little while Please do no grieve and shed wild tears and hug your sorrow to you through the years but start out bravely with a gallant smile and for my sake and in my name live on and do all things the same feed not your loneliness on empty days but fill each waking hour in useful ways reach out your hand in comfort and in cheer and I in turn will comfort you and hold you near and never never be afraid to die for I am waiting for you in the sky. We all love you and miss you, your family. You will always be for us, larger than life. Love Maryann and Rosemarie You are in my thoughts of every second of ev e r y d ay, I l ov e yo u a n d m i s s yo u , You loving wife, Mary www.mainwaysports.com Community Notices Continued on Page 39