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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 1996-04-24, Page 8Way to go Two former Blyth Bulldogs, Jason Rutledge, left and Ryan Chamney, both of Auburn, made their contributions to the Exeter Hawks this past hockey season helping them to an All-Ontario championship. MORRIS TOWNSHIP 140TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION: "MEMORABILIA" The committee In charge of memorabilia is looking for any Information, pictures, stories of interest, stories of family farms, albums and articles to display for the Morris Township 140th Celebration. If you can help with information or articles or If you can volunteer your time to help this committee, it would be greatly appreciated. Call Clarence & Jane White R.R. 4, Brussels, Ontario. NOG 1H0 519-887-6439 Blyth, Brussels, Belgrave & Londesborough for Choosing Natural Gas Union Gas is very pleased to be serving North Huron. Since September, over 300 homes and businesses in your area have switched to natural gas. They're now enjoying the energy savings and environmental benefits of natural gas and natural gas products. So, thank you for being EnerSmart and choosing natural gas. Because your business is important to us, we'll do everything we can to provide you with superior customer service. I lowever, there's no getting around the inconvenience that sometimes comes with building a pipeline. Lawns are dug up, traffic can be diverted, and driveways are sometimes blocked. Your patience while things were under construc- tion was appreciated. If our construction caused you any inconvenience, we apologize. Spring Clean-Up Now that the wintry weather is upon us, immediate repair to lawns, and driveways is not possible. However, come spring, we will be back with grass seed, top soil and cement to restore your property to its original condition. For More Information If you have any questions about the project, the restora- tion of your property or about how natural gas can benefit you, please give us a call. We're always happy to help. CALL Blyth Brussels London 523-4862 Or 887-9962 or 1-800-265-4173 (Tues. & Thurs.) (Mon., Wed., Fri.) (Ext. 249) Union Gas Energy For You PAGE 8. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 1996 Former- Blyth Bulldogs play to win with Exeter Hawks Two recent graduates of the Blyth Minor Hockey system completed their season on the weekend as they helped the Exeter Hawks to an Ontario Hockey Association Junior Development All-Ontario Championship. Former Bulldogs Jason Rutledge and Ryan Chamney, both residents of Auburn, joined their teammates to claim the championship in an exciting seven game final series victory over the Wellesley Apple Jacks. The series featured excep- tional goaltending and fast skating two-way play by two talented and determined hockey teams. After completing an impressive regular season first overall with a record of 30 wins, four losses and four ties, the Hawks opened the playoffs against the North Middlesex Stars. Exeter eliminated a physic& Stars squad in six games with both Chamney and Rutledge scoring in the deciding game. The Hawks then faced off in the Morenz Division Final against the speedy Seaforth Centenaires. Exeter faced a stiff challenge as they battled back from a 3-2 Seaforth series lead to end the Centenaires season in a bitter seven game showdown. Chamney notched the winning goals in Exeter's first two victories of the series. Rutledge was inserted into the line-up late in the series and he contributed with an assist and some 21 tables at euchre There were 21 tables of euchre at Londesboro hall on Friday evening, April 19. Winners were: lone hands, Glen Carter and Watson Reid; first, Charlie and Ila; second, Helen Dale and Anne; third, Eileen and Marie. The next euchre is Friday, May 10 at 8 p.m. Church news Continued from page 7 roam. The official board will follow at 9 p.m. Next Sunday is National Camping Sunday. Bring your Canadian Tire money for Camp Menesetung. Blossom Tea and Bazaar is at Huronview Friday, May 10 from 2 - 4 p.m. triumph. This Conference victory sent the Hawks into the All-Ontario Finals against the Wellesley Apple Jacks. Wellesley puck stopper Brad Brennamen was the difference in the series as the Hawks outshot the Apple Jacks by a 2-1 margin in every game. He saw more rubber than a dead skunk on the 401 and was up for the challenge, almost single-handedly leading his team to the game seven showdown. A veteran combination kept Rutledge out of the line-up during the series but Chamney contributed with gritty two-way play through- out, until an injury forced him to the sidelines for game seven. Wellesley stunned the Hawks 4-1 on April 7 in the series opening game but Exeter rebounded with 5- 2,7-2 and another 5-2 win to take a 3-1 series lead. Wellesley refused to give up and they fought their way back into the series with consecutive overtime wins. The Apple Jacks shaded the Hawks 4-2 in overtime in game five. Exeter held a 4-3 lead in game six and appeared headed for victory until some late game heroics forced overtime, which Wellesley won in the second overtime period. This forced a one game showdown on April 20 in a spectacular hockey game that featured end-to-end action and outstanding goaltending by Wellesley's Brad Brennamen and Exeter's Dave Nahrgang. Exeter claimed the OHA Junior Development crown in a 2-1 heart stopper that wasn't secured until the final buzzer. When asked about the victory Chamney said, "I was made to feel welcome even before the first workouts last fall and I am very happy to have contributed and help bring an All-Ontario Championship to the Hawks organization. This experience ranks with the All- Ontario Bantam Championship I was a part of in Blyth." Rutledge reiterated those comments and added, "It felt great to win another all-Ontario Cham- Tell us the score! Spring has sprung and the base- ball and soccer seasons are just around the corner. The Citizen likes to include sports reports from as many local games as possible. In this endevour we seek the co-operation of coach- es and parents to help us by being our on the scene reporters. Stories of your game would be appreciated or simply submit the score sheets to assist us in pulling together a report. There are also forms avail- able at either of our offices, which highlight the hitmakers and goalscorers. Also, we can only photograph your team in action if we know when they're playing, so we would be grateful if a schedule for each team could be handed in, mailed in or faxed to us at 523-9140 or 887- 902L ...We look forward to covering our young athletes and hope with assis- tance to have all of them make the news. pionship. Because I made a bigger contribution when we won the All- Ontario Bantam Championship, that still ranks as my biggest hockey thrill. speedy two-way play. This emotional victory catapulted the Hawks into the Yeck Confer- ence Final against the defending OHA Junior Development League Champion Thamesford Trojans. Exeter had to come from behind in every game as they sent the Trojans to the showers for the last time on April 4 in a tight five game series. Exeter won the series opener with a 2-1 squeaker as Rutledge assisted on Exeter's first goal. The Hawks took a 2-0 series lead with a thrilling 5-4 overtime win as Rutledge set up the game winning goal. Another 5-4 score gave Exeter a commanding 3-0 series lead but they couldn't complete the sweep as Thamesford rebounded for a 5-3 victory although Chamney netted one of the Hawk's goals. Exeter claimed the Conference Championship on April 4 as they sent the Trojans packing with a 5-3 ports