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SPORTSFriday, May 09th, 2008May 8th, 2008  Jaylene Winker delivered a spectacular performance of her Gold level freeskate for all in attendance at Harriston Skating Club’s recent skating carnival. One week prior to the carnival, Jaylene achieved her Gold Level Freeskate during the regular skating...  Read MoreApril 29th, 2008  On Saturday, April 19 the North Wellington Bravehearts Bowling Club hosted a bowling tournament at the Mount Forest Bowling Center. The Walkerton Bowling Aces sent 13 bowlers to take part. The Bravehearts had 19 eager and enthusiastic bowlers ready to... Read MoreApril 8th, 2008  The Palmerston 81's have won the WOAA Mens Senior “A” championship. The team came back from a Game 4 loss in Lucknow Friday night by a score of 7-5 (officiating had Palmerston fans steaming) and won the next two, ending the season by accepting the... Read MoreApril 3rd, 2008  After a regular season of four wins, nine losses and three ties, Minto went up against Wingham in the first round of the WOAA playoffs. Wingham took the first two games but Minto stormed back to win three in a row to take the best of five series three... Read MoreMarch 28th, 2008  The Minto Mad Dog Pee Wee Rep team captured the gold medal in the Iafrate Division of the St. Catharines Warriors tournament on the weekend of March 21-23. The Mad Dogs swept the three-game round robin portion of the tourney, starting with a 3-1 win... Read MorePauline Kerr photos March 26th, 2008  The Palmerston 81’s faced a tough three-game weekend March 14, 15 and 16, but ended up getting the Sunday off – they won three straight games against the Durham Thundercats to take the best-of-seven WOAA Men’s Senior “A” semi-final series five... Read MoreMarch 13th, 2008 The semi-final series between the Palmerston 81’s and Durham Thundercats in WOAA Men’s Senior ‘A’ hockey is tied at one game apiece after Friday night’s game. Durham won 4-3. Scoring in the first two periods was all Durham’s, starting with... Read MoreMarch 5th, 2008 Palmerston 81’s are off to a good start in the best-of-seven semi-final series with the Durham Thundercats, after their 9-7 win on home ice Sunday night. The fans who braved the freezing rain saw great hockey, totally unlike the rough style of play... Read MoreFebruary 28th, 2008  The rough and physical series between the Monkton Wildcats and Palmerston 81’s has ended, with Palmerston going on to meet the Durham Thundercats in the next round of Men’s Senior “A” hockey action. Friday night’s game in Palmerston ended in... Read MoreFebruary 13th, 2008  Monkton took game one in the playoff series with Palmerston by a score of 4-3, in Palmerston, on Feb. 8. Monkon opened the first period quickly, getting one by Scott Walls in net for the 81s – Jeff Lepelaars from Kyle Verberne and Mike Felztz But Palmerston... Read MoreFebruary 6th, 2008  Thursday night’s game – the last of the regular season - between the Elora Rocks and Palmerston 81’s didn’t count for anything in the standings, but both teams put on a wonderful effort for fans at the Palmerston arena. The first period was wide... Read MoreJanuary 31st, 2008  When the mercury drops to below minus 20 degrees most people head for the comfort of their homes. But cold temperatures means good ice and good racing for the hardy long track speed skaters. Ontario’s top speed skaters gathered for the Ontario Long... Read MoreMark Israel January 24th, 2008 The Norwell Redmen Varsity Hockey Team has finished the schedule for the first semester and heads into the exam break with a league record of 5 wins, 4 losses, and 2 ties. Overall, including tournament action, the Redmen have 13 wins, 12 losses, and 2... Read MoreJanuary 16th, 2008  The Palmerston 81s delivered a 4-2 defeat to the Elora Rocks in Elora Friday night. Elora made it onto the scoreboard first with an early goal by Mike Brito but the 81’a kept pressing and tied the game with a goal by Shawn Cowan from Jeff Reinhart and... Read MoreJanuary 10th, 2008 The Palmerston 81’s got the new year off to a fine start by treating fans to a 4-3 win over the Saugeen Shores Winterhawks on home ice Jan. 5. Palmerston opened the game fast and furious, hitting the scoreboard with a goal by Jeff Reinhart, assisted... Read MoreJanuary 7th, 2008 As skaters were arriving at the Western Fair Sports Complex in London, Just before Christmas, so was one of the nastiest storms of the year. The event was the second Ontario Cup and local skater Paisley Perrie was there, hoping to put in some good races... Read MoreDecember 20th, 2007 The Palmerston 81’s lost to Monkton 6-2 Saturday; Sunday’s game was cancelled due to weather. Palmerston holds fifth place in the WOAA Senior Hockey standings for the North Division with 15 points. The division is led by the Saugeen Shores Winterhawks... Read MoreAugust 24th, 2007  The Southwestern Ontario Recreational Swimming Association (SWORSA) final meet of the 2007 season was held at the Listowel Kinsmen Pool, Friday, Aug. 10. Following the meet, scores were tabulated from all four meets held this season and team and individual... Read MoreCindy Reading August 15th, 2007  To say the Palmerston Marlins Midget Black girls’ fastball team had their hands full this past week would be an understatement. The squad finished off their season in the Grand Valley League with a 3-1 win over Byron Blaze and then it was full steam... Read MoreCindy Reading August 9th, 2007  Top local players will be competing with the best the province has to offer this weekend, Aug. 10-12 in Palmerston, as the Palmerston Marlins host the 2007 Tier II Provincial Grand Championships - come out and support the players. Marlin Midget... Read MoreAugust 2nd, 2007  On Tuesday, July 24, it was two games for the price of one, so to speak. The Harriston Mercury’s duelled with the Bridgeport Braves. One of these games was a makeup from June and the other one was to replace the game for July 25. These games... Read MoreCindy Reading July 26th, 2007  What a great week to be out running around in the dirt and grass, hitting balls and mosquitoes… seriously. The Palmerston Marlins Midget Black girls’ fastball team played three games this past week and it was beautiful weather for watching as well... Read MoreJuly 26th, 2007  John Dungey, 38, recently placed second in the provincial Strongman competition, earning him the right to compete in the nationals Aug. 18 and 19 in Quebec City. He grew up in Palmerston, where his parents Art and Joan Dungey still live. John... Read MoreCindy Reading July 26th, 2007 It was another exciting week of fastball action as the Palmerston Marlins Midget Black girls’ team travelled to Port Perry to take in the sights and play some ball at the Angels’ ball tournament June 9 and 10, and then hosted their sister team, Midget... Read MoreFrancis Baker July 26th, 2007  Wellington County council recognized the contribution of volunteers to its member municipalities April 26. Volunteer appreciation awards were handed out in a ceremony held in conjunction with Volunteer Week, recognizing one outstanding volunteer... Read More |
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