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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2013-07-04, Page 8PAGE 8. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JULY 4, 2013. SHOOT2SCORE HOCKEY CAMP AUGUST 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th For more information contact:email: ofﬁce@sellingseaforth.comor call: 519-525-9954 Coached by: Dan WildfongTexas Brahamas, Head Coach MAITLAND REC CENTRE YMCA-GODERICH Sports MGM Townsend Tire40356 LONDESBORO RD.1-877-619-7877 519-523-4742www.townsendtire.ca WE’LL KEEP YOU ROLLINGAuburn • 519-526-7262 Your CompleteFarm Store• Feed • Fertilizer • Seed • Crop Protection • Custom Application • Petroleum • Clothing • Hardware & more Wingham Hitmen skunk Walton Brewers in 4-0 loss A first-inning double by Darryl Houston, was the only hit the Walton Brewers managed last Tuesday, as they fell 4-0 to the Wingham Hitmen in Huron County Fastball League play at the Walton ballpark. Not only did one of the best pitchers in the league, Jason Daw, allow just the one hit, he struck out 14. Scott McDonald went the distance on the mound for the Brewers. Wingham put one run across the plate in the first inning, added two more in the third inning and concluded the scoring with a single run in the fifth inning. Veteran player Matt Shortreed said Wingham had timely hitting. “We couldn’t get anything going tonight,” he said. The Brewers were in Sebringville on June 23 and were handed a 6-4 setback by the Junior Sting. The Brewers were in Zurich on Tuesday. The Brewers travel to Wroxeter on Sunday for a 2 p.m. contest against the Royals. Next home game for the Brewers is Tuesday when they host the Blyth Barons, beginning at 8 p.m. at the Walton ballpark. The Barons were in Fullarton on June 23 and posted a 12-5 decision over the A’s. The Barons were in Brussels last night (Wednesday) for a game against the Tigers. Next home game for the Barons is Friday when they play a double-header. They go up against the Zurich Rangers at 7:30 p.m. and then tangle with the Belmore Stingers at 9 p.m. The Brussels Tigers were in Goderich on June 24 and recorded a 5-0 decision over the Grizzlies. The Tigers played host to the Blyth Barons last night (Wednesday) and then host the Wroxeter Royals on Friday, beginning at 8:30 p.m. at the Optimist ball park in Brussels. By Jim Brown Special to The Citizen Stay off the tracks Individually and as a team the Walton Brewers got bowled over last week as they were marked and taken out by the Wingham Hitmen in a 4-0 loss. Previously, the Brewers didn’t fare much better against the Sebringville Junior Sting when, on June 23, they were bested 6-4. Next the Brewers will host the Blyth Barons on July 9. (Jim Brown photo) Central Huron councillors reviewed a comprehensive report June 11 during their Committee of the Whole session after Central Huron Fire Chief Steve Cooke told council spiralling costs associated with insurance might necessitate an end to the decades’-old practice of giving provincial award-winning sports teams a victory lap around town care of a fire engine. While Cooke had earlier reported concerns with regard to both insurance and safety, given there aren’t seatbelts on the engine, councillors said the tradition should continue. “I fully supported victory rides. I’m an advocater of it,” said Councillor Brian Barnim, adding there are risks to anything. “I think a victory ride is something they [the youth] will not forget.” Mayor Jim Ginn is open to discussion on rules relating to the victory rides, but he wants the practice to continue. “I think it is something kids will always remember,” he said, adding since the older engine is used for the rides, there aren’t any worries about damage to equipment. “Just to completely do away with it is wrong,” he said. Councillor Dan Colquhoun also supported keeping the rides alive. “I made it through,” he said in reference to the approximate 12 times he has been on the truck with a winning team. He added, “Kids are a little smarter nowadays,” and less likely to display worrisome behaviour on the engine. Deputy-Mayor Dave Jewitt stood alone in his opposition to the practice. “My heart says yes this is something we should be doing, but as a councillor, I am very much risk adverse,” he said, adding allowing the practice to go on also puts the driver at risk. “It’s a great, great thing,” said Jewitt. “I wish I could support it, but I can’t.” The fire chief noted other safety- related concerns remain, including a weight limit on the engine. He said perhaps an age limit needs to be in place. “I don’t know how you can put a limit on it,” said Barnim. Council agreed to turn it back to staff for recommendations on how best to craft a policy that will allow for the continuation of the rides. “My recommendation is that it is to continue,” said Ginn, though he added the where and when could change to, for example, only allow for engine rides during annual parades. By Cheryl Heath Special to The Citizen CH approves ‘victory’ fire truck rides for local sports teams A cross-border skirmish Last Monday the Londesborough Legends Bantam Girls Baseball team took on their rivals from Stratford. (Vicky Bremner photo)