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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2009-02-12, Page 9THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2009. PAGE 9. The Brussels Novices knew they were up against a tough team when they played Milverton recently. They never gave up, though Milverton gave goalie Jarron Thompson a workout. He only let in six. The offence made sure Milverton’s goalie didn’t go home with a shutout. Cameron Gibson blasted one into the net with help from Avery McArter. The Novices then played Seaforth and this time they lost by 2-1. The Brussels goal was scored by Noah Terpstra. The Blyth Brussels PeeWee girls started provincial playdowns. In the first game against Lucknow, the girls showed no mercy and came out with a win. Jordyn Sholdice, Lexi Smith, MacKenzie Nesbit, Taylor Higgins, Ashley Higgins and Delayna Smith all bulged the twine. Lindsey Shiell went home with a shutout. The Blyth PeeWee Local League Dogs battled Zurich at home on Feb. 2. Both teams played a tight game, with lots of chances and no scoring in the first. Blyth got things rolling when Josh VanSoest scored at the five-minute mark of the second with helpers from Curtis Raynard and Trystan Weber. Kyle Pollard fired a rocket from the blueline to score. Zurich answered back with one, then Blyth took over from there. Weber scored with help from Dalton Richmond, then Richmond scored one of his own, unassisted. The Bulldogs scored four more in the third. Bulging the twine were Pollard, VanSoest with two, and Ryan Plunkett. Assists went to Dallas Coultes, Raynard and VanSoest. The Bulldogs played hard all night and it was a good team win with the whole team playing really well and contributing in the win. Goalie, Dustin Treble made several great stops in the third. The final score was 8-1. PeeWee Dogs battle Zurich With a 2010 deadline for compliance with the standards set for the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Huron East has applied for a Trillium grant for the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre. The building requires renovations to the washrooms and to the doors to address the issue of accessibility. The estimated cost is between $60,000 and $70,000 with the grant request for one-third of the cost. While the legislation has spurred on the project, arena employee Abi Corbett said that the work has been discussed for some time. “The washrooms have outlived themselves. We have a problem even getting parts to fix them.” The washrooms on the auditorium side do not even have an accessible washroom. “If we have ice in anyone in a wheelchair has to come through the kitchen to use the washroom on the arena side,” said Corbett. Manager Murray McArter said the men’s washroom is going to require some alteration because currently there isn’t room for an accessible stall. “We’re going to have to move things because we can’t take anything away or it lowers capacity.” There is an extra stall in the women’s washroom so this will be removed without any effect on capacity. The renovation will also includenew flooring and paint. Some sinks will have to be lowered as well. The six entrance doors will also be upgraded to appropriate standards. Chief building official for Huron East Paul Josling has been advising the municipality on the requirements. They have also received input from Doug McArter, who works as a draftsmen for Royal Homes and is in a wheelchair. Should grant approval be given, the work will hopefully begin this fall after the busy summer season. While news about the grant won’t be received until August, Corbett said the work will have to proceed somehow. “We have to be compliant by 2010.” The fines for non-compliance after Jan. 1 are up to $50,000 a day for each day for individuals or $100,000 per day for corporations. Partnerships are key to obtaining a Trillium grant and the Lions, Optimists and catering group have been asked to help with the project. The catering group has already committed funding to the project, said Murray McArter. Their first fundraiser is a Valentine’s Dance Feb. 12 at the arena. Tickets are $10 and music is by the Wilbee Orchestra. Funds are also being raised at the minor hockey event Feb. 21 with Zamboni rides. Tickets can be purchased and three lucky winners will get a chance to cruise the rink that night. Tight competition It was time on the ice for Brussels Minor Hockey’s younger players with the local Tykes taking on their Minto counterparts Saturday afternoon. The visitors came away with a 5-3 victory on this day. (Vicky Bremner photo) The Bantam Kings travelled to Mildmay on a beautiful sunny day to play their last regular broomball game of the season on Feb. 8. Mildmay was able to get on the scoreboard twice in the first period, after Blyth’s defence left the Mildmay wingers uncovered. Mildmay was able to score near the top of the second period, but then Blyth figured how to shut down their opponents and not let them score. Several penalties were handed out to both teams during the remainder of the game, but neither team took advantage of the powerplay to score. Blyth’s Bryce Glousher helped his team out with some nice saves well covering the net. Three minutes of straight time overtime was played to finish off the hour and Blyth could take advantage of their opponent’s goalie not blocking their shots. Derek deBoer passed the ball up to Hunter Broda for a nice shot on net for the only goal to be scored in overtime. The final score was a 3-1 loss for the Blyth Kings. Annual Meeting Maitland Valley Conservation Authority February 18, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. MVCA Office in Wroxeter 519 335-3557 www.mvca.on.ca IMPORTANT PUBLIC NOTICE Please note the following important information regarding the Emergency Department of the Seaforth Community Hospital. Beginning on Saturday,February 7,2009 the Emergency Department at Seaforth Community Hospital will be open from 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Betweenthehoursof8:00p.m.and8:00a.m.patientswillbeabletoaccessEmergencyServices at one of the other area hospitals providing 24-hour Emergency Department coverage. If at anytime you have a medical emergency, please call 9-1-1. Bantam Kings suffer 3-1 loss The Brussels PeeWee Reps started their next series against Clifford. Brussels came out to win and did just that. There were some great setups and nice goals. Mitchell Kellington got four, Wyatt Ducharme scored one, Jordyn Sholdice went home with a hattrick, Brock McLean got a couple and Lexi Smith put a point on the board. Defence helped keep the goals against to one. Colton Hastings, Reece McArter, Luke McCutcheon and Hayden TenPas got assists. Brussels PeeWee Reps begin playoff series Brussels Pre-Tykes hosted Seaforth in a back-and-forth game. Seaforth came out on top by a score of 5-3. Carsen Heise, Albert Cardiff and Max Johnston scored the goals. Pre-Tykes play Seaforth BMG seeking fundsfor arena upgradesBy Bonnie Gropp The Citizen Novices take on Milverton Blyth-Brussels PeeWee girls begin provincial playdowns FARM SAFETY FACT Did you know? ((NC) – Hospitalization due to animal-related injuries indicate that horses (46.5%) and cows (33.0%) are the most significant causes, followed by incidents involving bulls, calves, steers and others. Canadian Agricultural Injury Surveillance Program. – News Canada