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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2017-02-16, Page 8PAGE 8. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2017. Sports Darfield to headline Clinton, Kincardine camps Member of Parliament Ben Lobb is pleased to announce the fifth annual Clinton Minor Baseball Camp and the second annual Kincardine Minor Baseball Camp. This year former Toronto Blue Jay and two-time Golden Glove Winner camp. Barfield played nine of his Jesse Barfield will be headlining the twelve Major League Baseball instructors for the two-day baseball Sig win On Saturday, the Blyth Brussels PeeWee Local League Crusaders hosted the Saugeen Shores 2 team at the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre. The Crusaders posted a 2-0 win over the visitors. (Shawn Loughlin photo) Aquatic centre receives grant By Denny Scott The Citizen A $150,000 grant has pushed forward renovations on the aquatic centre at the North Huron Wescast Community Complex estimated to cost a total of $426,697. North Huron Township Council received an Ontario 150 Grant for $150,000 which will reduce what North Huron pays for the proposed renovations to approximately $276,000, $182,000 of which has already been put in reserves for the municipality. The project was initially slated for 2018-2019, but, with the grant, it needs to be started and completed this year. The renovation includes removal and replacement of the pool liner, which has caused problems for the municipality for years, at a cost of $295,000 painting and replacing HVAC rings at $44,000 and implementing UV filtration and mineral removal systems for $30,554 and $30,000, respectively. Consultation on the project is expected to cost $27,143. Director of Recreation and Facilities Pat Newson announced the grant at council's Feb. 6 meeting, saying it should be recognized as a great achievement. "We should be proud of the community," she said, adding funds are limited in the program. Councillor Trevor Seip asked if this will be a final solution for the ongoing pool liner problems, and BLYTH SOCCER & BASEBALL REGISTRATION February 23 & March 2 7 pm - 9 pm Blyth Legion For more information call: For Soccer - Dianne Siertsema 519-523-4705 or email - blythbrook@hurontel.on.ca For Baseball - Heather 519-530-8965 Newson said a report will be brought forward at council's next meeting on how the renovations will impact the aquatic centre. seasons with the Toronto Blue Jays. He led the American League in home runs in 1986 and played in the 1986 All-Star game. Barfield hit 241 career home runs and had one of the best outfield throwing arms in baseball history. Returning for a third straight year is NCAA Head Baseball Coach Mark Brew. Brew is in his 1 lth season as head coach of the Lee University Flames. He directed his first seven Lee teams to the NAIA College World Series before leading the transition to NCAA Division II and the Gulf South Conference last season. He has been named conference Coach of the Year twice (2008 and 2010) and has been named Region Coach of the Year six times (2008-2013). In 2008 he was named National Coach of the Year. The Clinton Minor Baseball Camp was founded in 2012 by Huron - Bruce Member of Parliament Ben Lobb. In 2011, Lobb noticed that the sport was making a comeback in Huron -Bruce and wanted to help foster that growth. Every year he has been able to secure sponsors to make the camp affordable so all kids have the chance to participate. Lobb is not a stranger to the game of baseball. He grew up playing baseball in Clinton and attended Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee on a baseball scholarship. "Last year we broke our attendance records with over 250 kids and we look forward to a big year in 2017. We are excited to have Jesse Barfield headline the camp and welcome Mark Brew back for a third straight year." said MP Lobb. "I can't thank the municipalities, the local business community and both Clinton and Kincardine Minor Baseball enough for all their support." This year's camp will run July 10- 11 at the Clinton Community Ball Park, and July 12-13 at Kincardine Connaught Park, Kincardine. It is open to boys and girls, ages 8-18. Individuals can register online for the camps at www. clintonminorbaseballc amp. ca and www.kincardineminorbaseball camp.ca. The cost is $60 and space is limited, so register early. 4-H Curling Club hosts first meeting The first meeting of the 4-H Wawanosh Curling Club was held on Monday, Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. at Eileen George's house. First the club did an activity where a winter activity was taped on your back and you asked yes -or -no questions to other members to figure out what the activity was. Next, the club opened with the pledge. After that, the leaders introduced themselves, the leaders are Mary Ellen Foran and Eileen George. They then went over the expectations for the club. Members then participated in roll call, which was "what winter activities have you participated in and for how long?" Next, they did elections. Brooklyn Hendricks is president, Emily Bieman is vice-president, Austin Bieman is press reporter, Grace Hallahan is cover designer and secretaries will rotate. Members then watched an Introduction to Curling video. Then they did some stretches you should do before curling and read about the history of curling. They also judged curling clothing and watched a video about curling rules. Members enjoyed snacks and closed with the motto. The next meeting will take place on Monday, Feb. 13 at the Wingham Golf and Curling Club at 7 p.m. Winter Sports Pages Coaches and parents we need your team's picture and players' names 1. Please submit team photo A.S.A.P. 2. Please include players' and coaches' names for under the photo. 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