Cory Leigh's not flashy, but he gets the job done By STEVE LeBLANC The Champion Cory Leigh has been a thorn in the side of almost everyone he's faced, and they probably don't even know it. With official league statistics unavailable from the Ontario Lacrosse Association (OLA) this season, Jr. B teams likely aren't aware of just how much of an offensive threat this 18-year-old Milton native has become. Leigh overlooked What's worse for opponents is that the Mavericks' sophomore sports a non-intimidating frame and unassuming style that have a tendency to be overlooked when put next to his flashy, physically dominating teammates. "When it cornes to other teams, Cory has been in the shadow of Andrew (Hartholt) and Jimmy (Leworthy Jr.) all season and it's been great for us," said Mavericks skipper Jim Leworthy. "He really doesn't do anything specific that makes him recogniz- able and because of that teams Cory Leigh aren't focusing on him enough and he's killing them." Tuesday night was the latest instance where Leigh's opponents - the Wallaceburg Red Devils - were preoccupied with containing the number one line. This left the door wide open for a five-goal attack, his second in as many games, which tipped the scales and gave Milton a 12-9 vic- tory. The Mavericks now sit at 17-5 heading into the closing weekend of the regular season. Six Nations remains hot on their heels for second-place in the West Division. Devils outscored Milton outscored the Red Devils 5-1 in the final frame, with replace- ment tender Andrew Dowdell shin- ing between the pipes. A highly disciplined effort - with just four penalties assessed to them all evening - and a four- goal, four-assist outburst by Hartholt were the other contribut- ing factors in their fourth straight wmn. Maverick notes: Paul Wade and Ian Parker, both suspended earlier this month, will be back for first-round playoff action against Six Nations ... The Mavericks will host Georgetown tonight (Friday) at 8 p.m. The team will finish the regular season tomorrow in Owen Sound. Wollaston preserves win to give Sweethearts title The Milton Sweethearts enjoyed a rags to riches story last weekend - one that had nothing to do with a lottery win or family inheritance. After winning just once all last season the mosquito girls select softball team pulled off three straight victo- ries in just 30 hours and were crowned champions at the Burlington Invitational Toumament. Coronation ceremonies began late Sunday aftemoon when Jan Wollaston made two final strikeouts to pre- serve a 6-5 decision over Ajax. Just moments earlier she had given the Sweethearts their eventual game-winning'run, lashing out a single that brought home Laura Wellstead. Also standing out offensively was Erin Baker, who hit an RBI double in the fifth and used a good bit of base running to score herself on back-to-back ground outs by Amanda Russell and Amanda Reid. Katie Wollaston pitched three scoreless innings to start the title game while Wellstead was solid in mid- die relief. An eight-hit campaign and outstanding pitching by the Wollaston sisters gave the Sweethearts a 5-4 tri- umph over highly touted Mississauga in their last round-robin game, which put them in the finals. Baker drove in the winning run in this one while extra-base hits by Russell and Justine Williams helped Milton keep pace through the early goings. Katie Close made a terrific catch in left field to rob Mississauga of a certain mn. Before that the Sweethearts split their first two con- tests, losing 13-6 to host Burlington before pummel- ing Simcoe 20-6. Joanne Kenealy exploded with three hits and four RBI in her team's first win of the year while Caitie Honey made some key putouts at first base. Bantams bounced Although having their share of problems at the tour- nament, the newly formed bantam Sweethearts did come away with their first win of the season. Led by competent hurler Ashley Beehoo and slug- ger Sally Nicholls, they humbled Simcoe 13-2. However, identical 16-0 poundings at the hands of Burlington and Newmarket kept them out of the championship picture. Chantale Desroches, Stacie Haringa, Rose Sinnott, Alexis Stoffels and Lori Wollaston all showed strong- ly for Milton. Canadian Pacific Railway has initiated an Environmental Assessment Study to address access requirements for properties along Eighth Line, north of the existing Canadian Pacific Railway mainline. Train operations within a proposed yard between Trafalgar Road and Eighth Line will result in traffic delays across the existing at-grade crossing on Eighth Line. This study is being carried out as a Schedule B undertaking in accor- dance with the Class Environmental Assessment for Municipal Road Projects. The study area is shown on the key plan below: Through the Environmental Assessment process, alternatives will be prepared that pro- vide a safe, convenient and cost-effective connection for properties north of the existing railway while minimizing impacts on area landowners and other stakeholders. The Public Information Centre is scheduled to be held as follows: Date: July 7, 1998 Time: 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm Location: Trafalgar Truck Stop, 7443 Trafalgar Road, Milton, Ontario Background information, alternatives considered and the preferred alternative will be presented for your review and comment. Public involvement is an essential element of this planning process; you are encour- aged to attend the Public Information Centre. For further information, of if you wish to be added to the public mailing list, please con- tact: Mr. Doug Dixon, P. Eng. Project Director McCormick Rankin Corporation 2655 North Sheridan Way Mississauga, Ontario L5K 2P8 Phone: (905) 823-8500 This notice issued June 25, 1998.