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The Citizen, 1994-02-23, Page 10PAGE 10. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1994. Guest speaks at United Church The congregational annual meeting was held on Tuesday, Feb. 15 at Londesboro United Church. Rev. Paul Ross opened the meeting with prayer. Nick Whyte was elected as the chairperson and Brenda Radford as the secretary. The agenda was adopted and the extension of voting privileges to the adherents was passed. Graham Craig of Walton was present to report on the insurance. Last year's minutes were adopted. A report of the nominating commit­ tee was given. The group reports, were read. The treasurer's report was given by Jean Fox. Nick Whyte read a letter from Auburn. They are happy with the Quilt tied for Friendship House The February meeting of Londesboro UCW was held at the church on Monday, Feb. 14. It began at 1:15 p.m. A quilt was tied for Friendship House in Goderich. The Worship Service was conducted by Linda Horbanuik and Kittie McGregor. Kittie read an article on love. Scripture was John 14, verse 15. Linda read "A Visitor in the Name of Love". Kittie read 1st John 4: 7-21 and a poem, "Running on Empty." Kittie closed with prayer. She gave a report on the mitten tree. Minutes of the January Midgets need win to stay alive Continued from page 9 third period short handed tallies. This 6-1 victory gave Tavistock a 3- 1 series lead in points with game three being played in Tavistock on Feb. 19. The two teams played an entertaining game throughout but when the final buzzer sounded, Blyth was once again on the short end of the score, this time falling 4- 2. Blyth took the lead at 1:41 into the game as Mike Heffron buried a drop pass from McNichol. Tavistock tied the game midway through the first but Blyth regained their lead 22 seconds into the second frame. Heipel made a rush down the left wing boards and passed off to Ryan Chamney who beat the prone crease keeper with a nifty backhand shot. Novice Reps get good netminding The Brussels Novice Rep team has started their first round of playoffs against Zurich. Brussels travelled to Zurich on Friday, Feb. 18 for a 6:45 game. Brussels opened the scoring with an unassisted goal by Nolan Krotz. Zurich retaliated wiih their own goal to end the first period tied at one each. Brussels came out strong in the Brussels Sprouts trounce Belgrave In a one-sided matchup the Brus­ sels Sprouts trounced a hosting Belgrave team 12-2 on Feb. 19. The first period set the pace with Brussels notching seven to Bel­ grave's one. K. Procter claimed the lone Belgrave marker while the Brussels goals were scored by Brent Wheeler, two; Nicholas Campbell, Robbie Semple, three; J. Engel. Assists went to Semple, two and B. Blake. Belgrave's N. Walker added the only other goal in the second, while Brussels players lit the light three more limes, two off the slick of Semple and one by Campbell. Cambell also scored unassisted in the third then set up the play for Scott Armstrong. agreement and agreed to continue with Auburn. The budget was presented. In new business, Ed Salverda received a letter from the Food Grains Bank. Rev. Ross explained the hospital visitors programme. Helen Lee reported that Dora Shobbrook wants to present her autograph quilt back to the church to put on display. Discussion on a show case to display the quilt followed. Minutes from the meeting are to be printed in point form for next year. Rev. Ross closed the meeting with prayer and a moment of silence was held in memory of Tom Allen, Lome Snell, Lloyd Stewart meeting were read. Dorothy Tamblyn gave the financial report. Group Five will help Betty Hulley in June with the Lions Club banquet. The World Day of Prayer service is on Friday, March 4 at 1:30 p.m. Next month's homework is "What I would like the UCW to do in 1994". Thank yous were received from the Resource Centre, Shirley Lyon, Joy Vodden, Mary Longman's family, Elizabeth Lawson, Ruth Shaddick and Ruth Vincent. Requests for assistance from the Alzheimer's Society, Seaforth This 2-1 lead held up until the third period before a couple of missed defensive assignments in the Blyth zone gave Tavistock the room they needed. Tavistock tied the game 21 seconds into the period and took a 3-2 lead before the three minute mark, with both goals coming off point shots from the Tavistock defencemen. The hosts added an insurance goal with just under seven minutes remaining. Blyth gave it their all but they were continually denied by Tavistock's last line of defence, and Tavistock took a commanding series lead with this 4-2 win. Blyth must win games four and five to force a sixth game. As the Blyth Pee Wees proved earlier, this is indeed possible as they did exactly that and won the extra second period scoring two goals in the first three minutes. Brandon Dixon fed Mark Hunter who passed to Joel Hemingway for a nice backhanded goal. Another nice passing play from Ken McCallum to Hemingway who fed Hunter put Brussels ahead 3-1. Zurich scored in the last minutes of the second to close the gap to 3-2. Brussels again came out strong in the third to score on a nice goal by Nolan Krotz, with an assist to Lee Dilworth. Zurich didn't give up and played hard and scored twice to tie the score at four each. Brussels played hard and outhustled Zurich in the remaining five minutes of the game and scored twice more. Darryl Houston fed Krotz a nice pass for a breakaway that saw a nice high comer shot for goal five. Goal six saw a pass from Scott McDonald to Tyler Campbell, whose hard shot didn't go in but left a good rebound that Krotz tucked in. Il was a fast paced, hard played, end to end game that saw the boys work as hard as they could. Game two in the series was again played in Zurich on Sunday at 6:00. Brussels knew they had a tough game ahead and came out strong, scoring twice in the first two and Elsie Shaddick, who passed away during the past year. Lunch was served after the meeting. This year five young people were confirmed. There were three baptisms and four weddings. Greeters at Londesboro United Church on Sunday, Feb. 20 were Glen and Doreen Carter. Ushers were Donald and Catherine Allen and Jeff and Kim Roetcisoender. The guest speaker was Mr. Bruce Whitmore of Seaforth. His sermon topic was "You Can Make a Difference". Senior Youth Group will play Blyth on Thursday, Feb. 24 from 8 - 10 p.m. at Hullett School for the Golden Sneaker Volleyball Award. Participants should bring a snack. Community Hospital, Council for the Blind, Town and Country Homemakers, Clinton Public Hospital, Huron Adult Day Centre and Doreen Carter. The annual London Conference is on April 11 and 12 at St. John's Church, Stratford. Westminster Weekend is May 27, May 28, and May 29. A one day event is set for July 12 at Siloam Church, London. Brenda closed with a poem, "We Don't Have to Be Perfect". Grace was sung and lunch was served by Helen Lee and Yvonne Hoggart. game and series in their first round playoff series against Stephen Twp. Blyth hosts game four on Friday, Feb. 25 at 9 p.m. If they keep winning, game five will be in Tavistock on Saturday, Feb. 26 at 7:15 p.m. Game six, if necessary, will be hosted on Sunday, Feb. 27 at 6 p.m. in Blyth. Congratulations to Midget defence player Peter Craig. Word was recently received from the Silver Stick Finals Tournament Committee that Craig was selected as a Tournament All-Star of the Silver Stick Finals Tournament held in Forest in early January. Craig received an All-Star medallion which was well deserved and indicative of his play throughout the tourney. minutes. Dilworth fed Krotz a nice pass for him to tuck in the high comer of the net. Krotz then took another hard shot that saw Hemingway backhand the rebound for goal number two. Zurich scored to end the first period Brussels 2, Zurich 1. The second period saw each team score once. Hemingway poked in a shot with an assist to McDonald. Zurich came out strong in the third and scored to tie the game at three apiece but Brussels just came on stronger. A great rush up the ice by Krotz saw a hard back handed shot bank off the goal post and go in to put Brussels ahead. A good shot by Hunter set up a rebound that Hemingway backhanded to go ahead by two. Brussels finished the scoring on a shot from Tyler Campbell that had the puck pass between the defenseplayer's legs, then he picked it up to go in and score. Final score 6-3, Brussels. Brussels has had superb goaltending by Brooklyn Wheeler in both games. This is a best of five series and Brussels hosts the third game Tuesday, Feb. 22 at 6 p.m. If a fourth game is needed it is in Zurich Friday, Feb. 25 at 6:45 p.m. A fifth game is in Brussels Sunday, Feb. 27. Say cheesecake Allan Storey enjoyed the delicious cheesecake served at the annual Blyth Venturers Duck/Turkey dinner held at the arena this past Thursday night. There was a good turnout for the boys cookout._______ _ LondesboroHullett PS site for shuffleboard Shuffleboard was held at Hullett Public School on Wednesday evening, Feb. 16. High lady was Helen Dale and high man was Roy Krauter. Ten people were present. Rev. Stan McDonald of London a former pastor, is presently a patient in University Hospital London. .The best wishes of the community are extended to him from his Londesboro friends. The sympathy of the community is extended to the family of the late Jessie Jones of Huronview. She was a former Londesboro resident for several years. Londesboro Businessmen's Association monthly draw was held on Tuesday, Feb. 15. Winners were: Ed Salverda, Dorothy Airdrie and Alan Bosman. The March draw is for a quilt, donated by Helen Lee. NOTICE HULLETT TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS We will be RECYCLING in the Municipality beginning APRIL 1,1994. Program information will be included with the mailing of our March Tax Bills. Please look through your material carefully. Tenants of properties are asked to contact the Municipal Office for information. Bev Shaddick Clerk-Treasurer 523-4340 ^Compiled by Jyw Folhergitl Phon* 523-434P | Cheerio Club The February meeting of the Cheerio Club was held on Wednesday, Feb. 16 at 1 p.m. beginning with lunch at the Hillcrest Restaurant. Members then proceeded to the home of Margaret Good. Margaret welcomed everyone and read an article about moving. June read two Valentine stories. The minutes of the January meeting were read. Edythe Beacom gave the treasurer's report. Thank yous were read from Mary Longman's sisters. Collection and draw money were collected. The draw, donated by Beth, was won by Clara Riley. Roll call was answered by nine members and one visitor. June had a Valentine contest, which was won by Vietta Hoggart. Cards were played. The next meeting is Group Three.