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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1988-02-17, Page 17THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1988. PAGE 17. Bly th Midgets win storm-delayed playoff There is nothing quite like it, winter weather in South Western Ontario. The Blyth Midgets learned first hand about the torments of Mother Nature as their playoff series with Zurich was postponed and re­ scheduled because of the small quirks of our changing weather. With the second game, which was to be played Sunday, Feb. 7 in Blyth cancelled due to the weather the action shifted to Zurich instead on Feb. 10 Blyth opened the scoring in the fist period of play with Dan Blyth Atoms lose in last 6 seconds BY RUSTY BLADES The Blyth Atoms played one contest last week when Mitchell visited Blyth February 10 and skated home with a 4-3 victory. Mitchell scored a power play goal midway through the first frame to open the scoring. Brian McNichol tied the game for Blyth two minutes later as he scored on a low drive after being set up by Peter Craig. Mitchell went ahead 2-1 as they scored another power play goal with only seven seconds left in the period. They upped the count to 3-1 early in the second period before Blyth rallied to tie the game. Michael Bromley narrowed the lead to 3-2 as he tipped in a goalmouth pass with assists going to Ryan Chamney and Peter Craig. Belgrave Compiled by Mrs. Helen Stonehouse. Phone 887-9487 Belgrave Wl to see slides of South America The Women’s Institute will hold their meeting in the hall February 16 starting with a pot luck dinner at 12:30. Ross Procter will be showing pictures of his trip to South America. Everyone is welcome. Miss Amanda Zettler, of RR 4, Walkerton visited with her grand­ Krista Bridge heads Belgrave 4-H ciub The first meeting for the “Bel­ grave Penny Pinchers” was held February 2. This club project is about personal finance. It dealt with money and its good manage­ ment skills. Also at this meeting members discussed values and goals they may have. Decision making was another topic included during the meeting and also the advantages and disadvantages about getting a job. Before the meeting adjourned, members decided that the name for the club would be “Penny Pinchers.” The second meeting for the Belgrave Penny Pinchers was held February 9. Shortly after the 4H Pledge was said, the officers were elected: Krista Bridge, president; Kathi Newell, vice-president; Sharon Ramsey, secretary and Carol Hopper, press reporter. During this meeting members discussed Net Worths and did a statement with assets and liabili­ ties. They also discussed spending habits dealing with income and expenses and also tax deductions from occupational pay cheques. McDougall setting Larry Hunking on his way with a nifty clearing pass from behind the Blyth net. Larry then beat the Zurich goalie with a low hard slapshot. This closed the scoring for the first period as both goaltenders stopped all shooters. Blyth came out strong early in the second as Jamie MacDonald and Larry Hunking set Kriss Snell in the open. Krisswasted no time in getting the puck behind the Zurich goalie. Blyth then seemed to fall asleep for a while and allowed Zurich to come back and tie the game at two all. With 16 seconds Two minutes later Michael Brom­ ley notched the equalizer as he was set up in the slot by Jonathan Collins. Michael deked the goalie and slipped the puck between his legs. Michael must have watched the N.H.L. All-Star game the night before as the goal was an exact carbon copy of Mario Lemieux over time winner as the Wales Confer­ ence won 6-5. The fast paced action continued in the third period but neither team couldputone pastthe acrobatic goaltending at both ends. That is, until the final minute when the Atom’s hearts were broken once again as Mitchell notched the winner with only six seconds left in the game. There wasn’t enough time to mount an offensive rush after that and Mitchell prevailed 4-3. mother Mrs. Elizabeth Procter over the weekend. Belgrave friends would like to congratulate Michael and Faye McNall of Victoria B. C. on the birth of their son Jamie Michael born February 13. A little brother for Michelle. Michael is a former resident of Belgrave. Included during the meeting was how to file items through organiz­ ing and properly placing them. For their home activities they have to keep their Net Worth Statement and keep an income and expense record for the month. The motto was recited and the meeting was adjourned. 13 tables at Belgrave euchre Thirteen tables were in play at the weekly euchre which was held in the W.I. Hall, Belgrave, Febru­ ary 10. Winners were: high lady, Mrs. Eva McGill; low lady, Mrs. Ronald Coultes; novelty lady, Mrs. Olive Fuller; nearest birthday in Febru­ ary, lady, Mrs. Stanley Black; high man, George Inglis; low man, Herb Clayton; novelty man, Mrs. Albert Cook, (playing as a man); nearest birthday in March, man, Wilford Caslick. There will be euchre again Wednesday, February 17 starting at 8 p.m. left in the second period Dean Whitfield assisted by Jason Van- derHeyden scored a powerplay goal to put Blyth ahead at the end of the second period 3-2. The third period opened with fine end-to-end rushes, hard chec­ king and outstanding team effort Novices lose 2 close games BY B J AND THE TIGERS On home ice Wednesday, Feb­ ruary 10 the Blyth Novice Tigers played one of their best games of the season against Hensall. The Tigers were defeated 4-3 but they showed this strong Hensall team that they could match their skills when they put their mind to it. Hensall was not prepared for this turn of events as the last game between these two teams was a score of 8-1 for Hensall. Shane Burkholder was goaltender for the game and received a couple of unexpected surprises. It wasn’t until the last five and half minutes in the first period that Belgrave UCW unit discusses farm crisis The Afternoon Unit of the U.C.W. met February 9 at the home of Mrs. Janisa Coultes with 10 present and Mrs. Sarah Ander­ son in charge. The 23rd Psalm as on the Church Calendar was read. Visits to the sick and shut-ins were recorded and a card signed and to be sent to Mrs. Mary Hunter who is in Wingham Hospital. It was announced that the World Day of Prayer is to be in the Presbyterian Church on March 4. Mrs. Wilma Higgins, U.C.W. president, announced several meetings upcoming at the Presby- terial and Conference level. Volun­ teers to take the copies of the Upper Room were recorded. The theme of the Worship was “Little things can make a big difference.” The hymn, “Happy the Home when God is there” was UCW hears of famine aid to Ethiopia The Belgrave United Church Women along with their husbands and guests from neighbouring churches held a delicious pot luck dinner on Thursday evening, February 11. Their special guest for the evening was Don Langford, a member of the World Food Grains Bank, an interdenominational group dedicated to transporting and distributing grain to the starving people in the world. He had recently returned from Ethio­ pia and showed pictures and talked of the work they were doing in that famine stricken area., Mr. Langford was introduced by Mrs. Bill Coultes who also will be going to Ethiopia in the near future on a fact-finding mission with a group from the United Church of Canada. After a question and answer period Les Shaw thanked the speaker and presented a gift of money from the U.C.W. The Brussels Lions Club would like to thank all those who donated prizes, the farmers for the use of their land, and all the volunteer help for our Poker Rally on Sunday, Feb. 14. by both teams. Mike McDonald, Blyth’s goalie made several out­ standing saves as he held the Zurich team scoreless. Blyth was also stopped on all chances by the Zurich goalie. However with such hard work and intense play someone was bound to score. With the first goal was scored by Hensall. Greg Toll determined to get this goal back scored Blyth’s first goal assistedby John Arm­ strong with only 12 seconds remaining in the first period. Hensall came back with two more goals in the second period. Two minutes into the third period Ronnie Abel-Rinn scored Blyth’s second goal assisted by John Armstrong. The next goal less than a minute later sure made the Hensall team happy. From out of left wing a Hensall player shot the puck across the ice. The puck would have slid right on by Blyth’s net but it just sung. Mrs. Jean Pattison read Matthew 22: 34-40 the great commandment and then the Pray­ er of the Earth. Mrs. Helen Martin opened the Devotional meditation on the theme: for example, one little letter taken from a word can change its meaning altogether. Mrs. Olive Bolt had the Bible Study the theme being “Salt”. From the beginningoftime, salthasbeen used in one way and another, citing some of the useful ways and sometimes detrimental. Mrs. Dorothy Coultes, for the study, read from the special edition of the Mandate on the farm crisis, which brought forth some good discussion. Mrs. Sarah Anderson concluded the meeting with prayer followed by Mrs. Janisa Coultes serving a tasty square and tea. Mrs. Ross Higgins introduced Mrs. Donald Procter who sang two numbers accompanying herself first on the auto harp and then on her electric piano. Her musical contribution to the program was enjoyed by all. A worship service on the theme of Poverty, Hunger and Homeless­ ness was presented by John McIntosh and Ross Anderson. The President, Mrs. Ross Hig­ gins, made the following an- nouncemnents: The World Day of Prayer will be March 4 at 2 p.m. in the Presbyterian Church; the U.C.W. London Conference ann­ ual meeting will be April 11 and 12 in St. Thomas. The U.C.W. will cater to Blyth Theatre suppers Friday, July 8, Saturday, July 16 and Saturday, July 23. The next U.C.W. meeting will be March 31 at which the budget will be presented. Rev. John G. Roberts closed the meeting with the benediction. 2:17 left in the third period Zurich finally got the puck past Mike to tie the game at three all. No one else else scored in the third period resulting in overtime. After a five minute rest both Continued on page 22 happened a Blyth Tiger was in front of the net and the puck ricocheted off his stick into the net, to Shane’s surprise. The Blyth goalie had another surprise later in the game when one of his fellow teammates took a shot on his own net. Shane saw it coming and was able to stop the puck. It’s not only the parents who get excited at these games. It only makes the game more interesting. Ronnie Abel-Rinn scored his second goal of the game in the last three minutes of play assisted by Jeff Cowan. The last few seconds of the game were filled with action as the Tigers took numerous shots to try and tie the game, but time ran out. The score was 4-3 for Hensall but the Blyth Novice Tigers showed they can hold their own against a strong team. Friday, Feb. 12 the Novice Tigers travelled to Zurich for a 6:45 p.m. game. The boys played an excellent game considering only six players showed up, either because of illness or the weather. Shane Burkholder did the goal­ tending duties and Jeff Ferguson, Shawn Clark, Greg Toll, Greg Blok, Jeff Cowan and his brother Tim took turns throughout the game each sitting out for a few minutes at a time. The Tigers working together kept the pressure on against the Zurich team. First period ended with neither team scoring. Blyth Tiger Jeff Cowan after numerous attempts scored on a break-away putting the first and only goal of the game on the board for Blyth in the second period. Six minutes remaining in the third period Zurich tied the game. Blyth kept the puck in Zurich’s Continued on page 22 If you currently have an RRSR or are thinking about opening one, do you know what the limitations and benefits are for income tax purposes? Find out from the income tax specialists at H&R Block. We could save you time and money on your tax return. Let us show you how the RRSP could benefit you in your tax situation. 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