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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2007-08-30, Page 8SportsPAGE 8. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, AUGUST 30, 2007. It was an “awesome” experience for a Blyth athlete when he played for the Chepstow Midget Colts fastball team at the national championships in Saskatoon. “It was more than I ever imagined, for sure,” said Darcey Cook, who wasaccompanied on the trip by his family, parents Debbie and Steve and sister Michelle. He acknowledges the community support from Howsons, the Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Luann’s and Scrimgeours. “I wouldn’t have been able to go without their help.” The Cooks arrived in Saskatoon Aug. 11, and were treated to a banquet that evening. The competition which involved 12 teams from across Canada began the next day. The Colts first met up against Napanee and came out on the losing side of a 6-1 outcome. The next match was against the host team, the Aspen Selects. This was another disappointing outcome with the Colts losing 3-1. The tide turned Tuesday when the Colts played another Saskatoon team and came away with a huge 8- 1 victory. The next game they repeated the score against the Calgary Rockies, then brought down Sooke Smoke, B.C. by a score of 8-3. The next game turned out to be a nailbiter against Quebec, but the Colts squeaked out a 1-0 victory. After an 8-1 loss against Leduc, the team played Newfoundland and won 4-2. This ended round robin play, putting the Colts in fourth place, tied with Napanee and Newfoundland. The tie-breaker was played on Friday, Aug. 17 against Newfoundland and this time it was a different story as the Colts lost 11-8. In their final game they found themselves facing Sooke Smoke again and came up short 4-0. “I felt we played well. Pitching was good. Sure we would have liked to do better, but there were a lot of good teams. Finishing fifth in Canada is nothing to look down on,” said Cook. Personally, Cook got recognition twice in the daily newsletter highlighting the games played. In the game against Quebec, after getting to first, the report stated, “wily Cook then proceeded to steal three consecutive bases including home to score the only run.” At the end of the tournament he was second in stolen bases and had gone four for hour in stolen base attempts. While offensively he was a little lower than usual, batting .238, his on-base percentage was 500. Defensively, Cook, who played every game in centrefield, had 10 put outs. His fielding percentage was 1,000. Rough takedown Listowel and Wallace tangled last weekend on Sparling Field in Blyth as the annual U-18 tournament continued. The game remained scoreless for much of the second half, sending it into overtime. (Shawn Loughlin photo) Local home from national contest LAWN QUESTIONS? Organic Programs Available 524-2424 -Trust the Professionals - ACCREDITED WILDCAT STEAK SOCIAL SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 Elma-Logan Recreation Complex Social at 5 pm Dinner at 6 pm Entertainment and Games to follow $20 per person - Advance tickets only Age of majority required For tickets: Mark 519-348-9239, Becky 519-347-4249, Sandy 519-291-9406 By Bonnie Gropp The Citizen After playing eight games in 12 days in the Blyth PeeWee softball team found themselves in second place in the standings of the WOAA playdown. Playing in a tough division with Wingham, Mitchell, Fullarton and Usborne the team finished with a record of five wins and three losses. Blyth’s first three games were losses to Wingham (9-2 and 5-1) Mitchell (10-9). The team then turned things around winning against Usborne (15-3 and 4-3), Mitchell (10-6) and Fullarton (18-2 and 16-7). The PeeWees now move on to play Wiarton in a two-of-three series for the quarterfinals of the WOAA. Game two of the series will be played in Blyth Friday, Aug. 31 at 8 p.m. PUBLIC NOTICE BLYTH HULLETT LANDFILL SITE Notice to amend the fees and charges for the Blyth Hullett Landfill Site. Pursuant to the Ontario Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, Part XII Section 391 and Ontario Regulation 244/02, Section 4(1-3), the Board of Directors for the Blyth Hullett Landfill Site will hold a public meeting to consider amendments to the existing Schedule of Rates. This meeting will take place during the Regular Board Meeting, Tuesday, September 18, 2007 at 5:00 p.m.in the Central Huron Council Chamber, 23 Albert Street, Clinton, Ontario. Further information may be obtained by contacting the Central Huron Municipal Office at 482-3997 or email info@centralhuron.com or the North Huron Municipal Office 357-3550. A copy of the proposed amended Schedule of Rates will be available at the municipal offices and websites www.central- huron.com or www.northhuron.ca . Richard Harding, Clerk Administrator Municipality of Central Huron Blyth PeeWees finish round robin in second ON $5.00 THURSDAYS Drop into either of our offices any Thursday with your word classified (maximum 20 words) and pay only $5.00 + GST (paid in advance). That’s $1.00 off regular rates. The Citizen BUY? SELL? TRY CLASSIFIED