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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2007-03-22, Page 9THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2007. PAGE 9. Certified gold Some of Brussels Skating Club’s highest honours were handed out last week. On the left, Bridget Blake was presented with a gold medal in skating skills and on the right, Tina Ropp was awarded a gold medal in dance. A gold medal is the highest level in Canadian testing. Their names will be inscribed on the plaque between them, donated by coach Michelle Blake. (Shawn Loughlin photo) Recipients Brussels Skating Club handed out several awards last week honouring the best of the best. On the left is their Most Improved CanSkater, Jessica Johnston and on the right is their Most Dedicated CanSkater, Shaelyn Cloakey. (Shawn Loughlin photo) Pledges for skating At the skate-a-thon for the Brussels Skating Club, some rose above the rest, bringing in the most pledges, therefore contributing more to the cause. The members of this group all took home prizes for their efforts. From left: Jordyn Sholdice, Matt McNichol, Lauren McNichol, McKenzie McNichol, Luke McCutcheon, Austin Stevenson and Adam Cousins. (Shawn Loughlin photo) Skating with power These three gentlemen were honoured by Brussels Skating Club last week for their excellence in power skating. From left: Adam Cousins, Level six Gold CanPowerSkate, Kody Higgins and Connor Jared, who both achieved Level three Gold CanPowerSkate. (Shawn Loughlin photo) Looking for local heroes There are so many people out there who do so much to improve their community. Now you have a chance to say thanks. Nominate that special person for the 22nd Annual Citizen Citizenship Awards. Each year a committee chooses an outstanding citizen from each of the Blyth and area and Brussels and area communities to receive an award for contribution to the community. If you know someone you think should be honoured, please fill in the ballot and send it in. You may attach a longer explanation of why you think your nominee should win, if you like. If you have nominated someone before and he or she didn't win, please feel free to try again. I nominate as Citizen of the year for I feel she/he deserves this award because Nomination Deadline April 30, 2007. Name and phone number of nominator ❑❑Blyth & area ❑❑Brussels & area Deadline extended to April 30 Hold on This young skater refused to let go of his skating helper. He was part of a skate-a-thon which benefited the Brussels Skating Club. Participants gathered pledges and skated to their heart’s content, when they were on their skates. (Shawn Loughlin photo)