HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2010-01-28, Page 9THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 2010. PAGE 9.
On Saturday, Jan. 23 the Blyth
Bulldogs Mites had their first game
of the season against Seaforth
Stars.
It was a first game for many
players who put forth a strong effort.
Although Blyth was outshot and
outscored by a seasoned team a
good time was had by all.
Eric Gulutzen had his first goal of
the season with seconds left on the
clock.
Blyth’s next game is a rematch
against the Seaforth Stars on home
ice. Coaching staff is Jeff Nesbitt,
Todd MacDonald and Terri
Gulutzen.
Blyth Mites play first game
Hurry, hard!
Some Brussels Public School students tried their hands at curling at the Brussels, Morris and
Grey Community Centre on Monday. Keeping their eyes on the rock are, from left: Jacob
Miller, Quinn Campbell and Jacob Holthuysen. (Shawn Loughlin photo)
The Blyth Midget Bulldogs swept
their first series in their quest to be
WOAA champions.
Blyth defeated Elma Logan in
three straight and now move on to
play the winner of the Ripley -
Drayton series for the WOAA
title.
Many team members contributed
to the victory.
It’s a draw
Sunday afternoon saw the Blyth Atom Local League squad
hosting Minto. The evenly-matched teams finished this
game tied 1-1. (Photo submitted)
Midgets sweep playoff series
The action is starting to pick up atthe Wingham Golf and CurlingClub.
Monday, Jan. 18 the daytime
curlers got things off to a great start.
The winning skips were Barry
Simpson, Pete Eskritt, Wendell
Stamper, Mac Inglis, Les Shaw and
John Mann. The Monday night men
saw team Simpson and Ken Wood
come away with victories.
The Tuesday night ladies winners
were Emily Elston, Amy Miller and
Elli Schimanski. The Tuesday
competitive league winning skips
were Rob Middleton, Don Edgar,
Aart Devos and Kyle Forster.
Wednesday the club welcomed
the Grades 7 and 8 students from
Brookside Public School. The kids
seemed to have a great time and
many were looking forward to
coming back another time.
Terri and Wayne Forster
organized the many volunteer
coaches and helpers.
The Wednesday night mixed team
winners were skips Karen Burke,
Tammy Adams and Wayne Horton.
The Thursday daytime curling
winners were Pete Eskritt, WendellStamper, Ron McMichael, BillTolton, John Mann and Stewart
Leedham. Thursday night’s family
league saw skips Kabrina Bishop,
Elli Schimanski, Bill McDonald
and Kyle Forster come out on top.
The Belgrave league winners
were teams Ian Johnston, Tim
Coultes, Dave Linton and Bruce
Howson.
Friday’s mixed league action had
Wayne Waechter, Lynn Hickey and
Wayne Horton teams pick up
victories.
Saturday, Jan. 30 starts the
bonspiel season at the Wingham
Curling Club with the country men
kicking things off at 9 a.m. The
Sweetheart Bonspiel follows on
February 13 and 14.
OUT OF THE HACK NEWS
The Wingham Golf and Curling
Club is holding a golf seminar on
Wednesday, Feb. 17, How Good
Golfers Think. Anyone interested
please contact Bruce at the club or
phone Linda Walker.
This seminar is open to everyone
from any club.
Skips and Stones – By Bruce Skinn