News from around St. Marys.
St. Marys takes big step towards a playoff spot last weekend By Pat Payton St. Marys Lincolns took a huge step towards a Western Conference playoff spot last weekend, taking five of a possible six points in three back-to-back GOJHL games. On Saturday night at the PRC, Lincs played their third gruelling game in three…
Junior ‘B’ fans, please circle Friday, Feb. 9. That’s the night the Lincolns are hosting Strathroy Rockets at 7:30 p.m. Prior to the game, Lincs will honour the 1984-85 St. Marys team which captured the Western League playoff championship. That memorable spring, Lincolns defeated Dickie Robinson and the London Diamonds (now nicknamed the Nationals) in…
By Pat Payton On Monday, Jan. 29 at the PRC, a hat trick by Jared Ballantyne paced the Dunny’s Source for Sports A-E Atoms to a 9-0 romp over the Petrolia Oilers. It was the fourth straight OMHA playoff win for Sean Porter’s squad. They are currently involved in a four-team round-robin, with Dorchester Dragons…
By Sheri McDonald There is a lot to consider when planning your Walt Disney World vacation in Florida. Nearing the top of the list is choosing your accommodations. Allow me to break down the considerations for staying at a Disney resort or at an off-site hotel or vacation home. Transportation Disney World Disney offers the…
By Chet Greason Ian Wilcox, general manager of the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA), has said that the Glengowen Dam project will never happen and needs to close. The topic came up during Wilcox’s presentation to St. Marys Council during their budget deliberation meeting on the evening of Tuesday, Jan. 30. Wilcox annually presents…
By Jennifer Thorpe Perth County is a great destination for birders and nature photographers in all seasons. Though the snow and lower temperatures present practical challenges, winter offers a chance to observe in forests and along waterways without the green screen of foliage. This week’s feature was taken just east of St Marys by photographer…
Huge home games this month against Strathroy, Komoka JUNIOR HOCKEY By Pat Payton STRATHROY – February is going to be both busy and interesting for the playoff-seeking St. Marys Lincolns. Going into the final month of the regular schedule, Lincs still had 13 games to play–the most of any GOJHL team. On three consecutive Friday…
OMHA PLAYOFFS By Pat Payton STRATHROY – Sparked by centre Colton Henderson’s three goals, the Golf and Country Club ‘BB’ Atoms skated to a convincing 7-2 victory over the home-town Jr. Rockets here Tuesday night. The win gives Dan Schiedel’s squad a commanding 2-0 lead in the best-of-five, second-round OMHA playoff series. Game 3 is…
After losing 1-0 to Dorchester last Sunday By Pat Payton The Frayne Custom Cabinets A-E Bantams have allowed just one goal in three OMHA playoff games, but already they’re facing a must-win situation. At the PRC last Sunday, Brent Rae’s squad dropped a 1-0 nail-biter to Dorchester Dragons. The loss left the Rock with a…
