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The Citizen, 2016-02-04, Page 8PAGE 8. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2016. Sports McCutcheon named to Speedway Hall of Fame Enshrined Jack McCutcheon of Brussels was recently inducted into the Flamboro Speedway Hall of Fame for his years of racing between 1957 and 1967. His induction was part of a special ceremony held on Saturday at the Waterdown Legion. McCutcheon, right, was inducted by Randy Spencer, organizer of the Hall of Fame. (Photo submitted) Lions prepare The Blyth Lions Club's seventh annual snow volleyball tournament will see teams slog through the snow all in the name of victory. What originally started as a fun way to get together with Lions and other people looking to have fun in February changed in 2011 when local men Blake Hesselwood and John Bokhout were killed in a house fire in Alberta. Since then, the tournament has been in memoriam to the two. The two Blyth men had moved to Alberta to find employment in the oil industry and succeeded then moved into a rural home near Bonnyville, Alberta. Tragedy struck not long after when the two lost their lives in a blaze that took the century - old home they lived in. The tournament, which is quickly approaching, is filling up fast according to organizer Mark Nesbit. "This year we're looking to have between 14 and 16 teams," he said in an interview with The Citizen late last week. "We're sitting with 10 teams right now, so there are a few spots still open." Let Qe,Yyone know about yo new bundle of joy! Call for prices and details 519-523-4792m, or 519-8 -9114 On Saturday, Jan. 30, Jack McCutcheon from Brussels, along with his wife Esther and his three daughters, Lori Malhiot, Michelle Blake and Jill Sholdice, travelled to the Royal Canadian Legion in Waterdown, Ontario to attend the Flamboro Speedway Annual awards night where Jack was inducted into the Flamboro Speedway Hall of Fame. Jack raced his Super Modified stock car for 11 years from 1957 to 1967, winning the first big feature race at Flamboro Speedway, which opened for racing that year in 1962. That was the first of many wins for him at Flamboro, racing four or five times a week during his racing career. He also raced at Delaware, Nilestown, Bridgeport and at the Canadian National Exhibition track in Toronto. The Fireball 500 race at Flamboro Speedway in the mid-1960s was one of his greatest career wins. The red and white number 73 race car was owned by brother Casey McCutcheon, truck and trailer driver was Ron Huether and mechanics were Gerald and Mel McArter. The car's signature Woody Woodpecker painted on the side of the car attracted many fans. Jack's racing career ended after the 1967 season when many tracks switched to late model cars and a new car would have to be built to race in his class. Jack and his family enjoyed a social time and delicious meal followed by the award presentations. Now and then Brussels' Jack McCutcheon was named to the Flamboro Speedway Hall of Fame late last month for his 11 years of racing Super Modified stock cars. Jack, shown here in an undated photo from his earlier days of racing, drove car number 73 in Flamboro as well as Delaware, Nilestown, Bridgeport and Toronto. (Photo submitted) or 7th annual snow volleyball tourney The event has teams face off against each other in a best -of -three format with a max of five serves per team before switching. Games go to 15 points and the winning team needs to have a spread of at least two points to claim the win. The teams also must have two female players on the court at all the times. Aside from the excitement of the game, there will be a heated beverage tent and a hot lunch available. Sign-up begins at 10:30 a.m. and the games will start at 11 a.m. In previous years, the Lions Club has served hot dogs, hamburgers and fries to keep their players energized and this year will likely be the same according to Nesbit. The proceeds from the tournament will go towards upgrades and Join us for Family Dayat Falls Reserve Conservation Area Monday Feb. 15, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm • Admission $5 per vehicle FREE Snowshoe Rentals for ages 4 and over • Sleigh rides $4 per person • 5 km of groomed trails • FREE hot chocolate and popcorn • Chili and hot dog lunch available • Campfire and marshmallows HEALTHY KIDS Maitland CONSERVATION COMM N NITY CHALLENGE COUNTY OF NNNON Falls Reserve is located at 80900 Falls Reserve Line at Benmiller, east of Goderich. For information call 519-524-6429 or visit maintenance of the Lions Park in Blyth and last year marked a big increase in what the tournament raised, according to Nesbit. "We brought in between $2,000 and $2,500 last year," he said, which is up from the previous year which brought in over $1,500. For more information, or to try and secure one of the coveted last spots, contact Nesbit at 519-531-0399. Blow 'n Go Smoothing $15000 + tax SHEAR TALENT Hair Design & Tanning 45 West St., Goderich 519-524-6555 WI NTE HOURS: Tuesday, Wednesday & Fri 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Thursday - 10 a.m.- 8 p.m. Saturday - 11pp.m.-4: I= Huron County Museum gr Historic Gaol Join us for Family & Heritage Day THE HURON COUNTY MUSEUM BECOME A MUSEUM MEMBER! Benefits include unlimited visits to the Huron County Museum and seasonal sites: gift shop and programming discounts, and free admission to partner museums (Grey Roots, Bruce County Museum, Simcoe County Museum and Waterloo Region Museum). MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2016 10 A.M.-4P.M. FREE ADMISSION Try your hand at historic rope making, take part in a cookie decorating craft, enjoy warm apple cider and cookies. 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