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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2009-02-26, Page 9THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2009. PAGE 9. Ally-oops! Some folks found an energetic way to ignore the downside of winter and enjoy it this past weekend with the Blyth Lions first annual snow volleyball tournament on Saturday afternoon at Lions Park. The Bikini Babes were among those out for the fun and games. (Vicky Bremner photo) The Brussels Atom Reps travelled to Mitchell on Sunday, Feb. 15. Brussels was down 2-0 going into the second period. Then Logan Kellington netted one, followed by a second a few minutes later. Delayna Smith got on a breakaway and netted the third goal for Brussels. After a mad scramble at the Mitchell net, Wyatt Machan tipped one in the top shelf. Brussels skated away with a hard- fought 4-2 victory. Goalie Derrick Waechter was solid in net. The Brussels PeeWee Local League played against Monkton Sunday, Feb. 15 on home ice. The game was intense as the play moved end to end the entire game. Many shots were taken, but no one made it past either of the goalies in the first period. In the second period, the game got rough. The Brussels players landed in the box. Tim Waechter got a breakaway, and took a shot that bounced off the goalie’s glove. Waechter was ready and pushed the rebound in to take a 1-0 lead. It was midway through the third before Monkton was able to tie it up. Goalie Austin Jamieson-Johnston made some amazing saves throughout the game. Brussels skates away with 4-2 victory PeeWee Local League plays to tie against Monkton Blyth PeeWee Local League Dogs battled the BCH1 team on Monday night, Feb. 16. After waiting a week to get started at their playdowns the PeeWees started with a strong win over the visiting IceDogs. After some solid play in the BCH end Curtis Raynard knocked home a loose puck. Blyth continued its solid play, heading into the third with a one- goal lead. Late in the third Josh VanSoest added an insurance goal with help from Trystan Weber and Raynard. Goalie Dustin Treble took care of the netminding duties, making several great stops to preserve the shutout. Home ice Brussels’ own Doug McArter (Number 23) took to the ice with his K-W Sidewinders teammates in a fundraising sledge hockey game against the Simcoe Bears in Brussels on Saturday night. Proceeds were going to the local minor hockey association. The Sidewinders lost one 6-2. (Vicky Bremner photo) PeeWee Locals start playdowns NEWS FROM BELGRAVE There were 8 1/2 tables of shoot in play on Friday, Feb. 13. Desserts were enjoyed before playing shoot. The winners were: high pink card, Dorothy Carter; second high pink card, Helen Casemore; most shoots, Pat Thomson; high white card, Lloyd Appleby; second high white card, Joanne McDonald; most shoots, Ross Taylor. The next shoot is Friday, Feb. 27 at 1:30 p.m. Ron and Trudy Taylor greeted worshippers at Knox United Church on Sunday, Feb. 22. The Blyth Scouts and leaders were welcomed to the service. The hymn sing selections were Jesus, You Have Come to the Lakeshore, and Shall We Gather at the River. Rev. Tom Murray welcomed the congregation on the Last Sunday After Epiphany. Rev. Murray lit the Christ candle, which was followed by the call to worship read responsively after the singing of the opening hymn, Thine Is the Glory. The Prayer of the day was read in unison. The senior choir sang I Am His Lamb. The children five and under went to the front pew. Rev. Murray asked them different ways in which people grow. They replied fittingly. People all belong to God no matter if they are big or small, said Rev. Murray. They grow by learning and begin to understand what faith is all about. The children adjourned to Sunday school. Give To Us Laughter was the children’s hymn. The gospel acclamation was read responsively. The sermon was entitled God’s Word to Us - Our Time and the Future. Ken Procter and Lila Procter took up the offering which was followed by the singing of the hymn, Your Work, O God, Needs Many Hands. The Lord’s Prayer was said. The closing hymn was Will You Come and Follow Me. The choral benediction Go Now in Peace concluded the morning worship service. Elizabeth Procter accompanied the choir and the hymns. On Friday, Feb. 27 the Calvin Brick Women will meet at Yvonne Coultes’ at 9:30 a.m. The beef pies will be started at Donna Shaw’s on Tuesday, March 3 at 9 a.m. and finished on Wednesday, March 4 at the church. You may place orders by calling Barbara Anderson at 357-3317. On Friday, March 6 the World Day of Prayer Service will be held in the basement of Knox United Church at 2 p.m. After the service lunch and fellowship followed in the church basement. The February meeting of the Belgrave W.I. began with the president, Nancy Jardin,welcoming 11 members and 22 guests to the potluck lunch. Mel Coultes took pictures of some members with a decorated cake to celebrate the 98th birthday of the Branch. Audrey Fenton began the program by mentioning four special days in February, Groundhog Day, Valentine’s Day, Family Day and the WI's birthday. She gave two readings, Thoughts For A Beautiful Day and The Box of Treasured Memories. The door prizes were won by Muriel Coultes and Nancy Jardin. The speaker was Jane Thompson from Maitland Valley Conservation Authority, who showed aerial photos of floods in different areas caused by heavy rain and fast snow melts. She spoke of the Murray Scott demonstration farm where tours are hosted to show the grass waterways, wetland areas, tree planting, and a natural channel to slow down water flow. The education program at the Wawanosh Nature Centre hosts over 5,000 students from JK to college age each year and features various open house days such as the Fall Colour tour and Snow Fest. In the spring they also put on a river safety program in the local schools. After answering questions she was thanked for an informative presentation. Mrs. Jardin invited everyone to the next potluck meal on Tuesday, March 17 and to wear green to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. The program will be local musicians. The business meeting opened with the Mary Stewart Collect, the secretary’s and treasurer’s reports and correspondence given by Dorothy Coultes. Ideas were discussed for preserving important artifacts after the sale of the hall and for writing an article for the Morris history book. 33 turn out for WI meeting Taylors greet at Knox 8 1/2 tables at shoot Thank you to Gail Dobie and all contributors to Auburn news. This week at Knox United Church Mikayla Anne Brown was baptized by Rev. Pat Cook on Sunday, Feb. 22. Mikayla had the honour of wearing a beautiful christening gown made for her Grandma Marg Bakker’s christening. The UCW of Knox United will meet at the church for lunch at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 26. Please bring a wrapped item valued at $4 for a Chinese auction. At Huron Chapel Evangelical Missionary Church on Feb. 22, Pastor Dave Wood’s message, Under Construction, was shared. The scripture reading was from 2 Peter. The Olympians program on Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 6:30 p.m. will be an awards ceremony. This will be a special event and all parents are encouraged to come. The annual meeting of Huron Chapel will be held on Thursday, Feb. 26 at 7:30 p.m. The El Salvador missions team arrived safely Feb. 22. The Auburn Women’s Institute met Feb. 19 for an afternoon of dessert and cards. Proceeds from the card party were distributed to area hospitals. The Walkerburn Club members met on Feb. 9 at the home of Christena Gross. As this is the club’s 90th year, it was decided to have a picnic at Manchester Riverside Park on June 14. All family members and former members will be invited. The next meeting will take place on March 9 at the home of Ila Cunningham. They will be quilting a crib quilt. By Anya Scott Call 519-526-1111 PEOPLE AROUND AUBURN