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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1997-02-12, Page 12PAGE 12. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1997 Skating Hunts in winning form at meet The Hunt family of Ethel was once again very successful in their speed skating competitions recent­ ly- The first meet was the Sault Ste. Marie Provincial Long Track Championships, held Jan. 25 and 26. In the mass start competition, where skaters skate in groups, Cayli, in the PeeWee Girls (six and seven years old) category, finished with a silver. Cayli, in her first out­ door meet, skated four personal best times in the 100, 200, 300 and 400 metre events. Brett had a good finish as a first- year Bantam (ages eight and nine), ending in the top 10. He had per­ sonal best times in the 200, 300, 400, and 600 metre races. Skating in the Juvenile Girls (12 and 13 years old) division, Carla earned four personal best times and made two finals in her group of 12 girls. Carla was pleased with her effort in the highly competitive group, as she considers herself a short track­ er. It was a very good meet for Kathy Hunt, earning gold in the Master Women's category and achieving four provincial records for the field. Her times were: 54.74 (previous record 56.06) for the 500 metre; 1.34.44 (1.34.79), 800 metre; 1.57.91 (2.02.77), 1,000 metre and 3.02.10 (3.03.27), 1,500 metre. Hunt's times were particularly good as she returned to the long track after a two-year absence. In Olympic style competition where skaters race in pairs, Hunt earned a silver in the Senior (over 18) Sprints at the distances of 500 metres and 1,000 metres (two for each distance) and in the Senior All-Round in the 500, 1,000, 1,500 and 3,000 metre races. The family travelled to Bramp­ ton, Feb. 1, for an all-points short track competition. At an all-points meet, skaters ’are grouped by speed with males and females of all ages, mix^d. Hunt and daughter, Carla, were the first and second fastest females at the meet of 140 skaters. Carla was third, in the second fastest ranking of seven skaters. She skated a personal best for this season in the 500 metre at 53.97 (54.07) to attain a Canadian quali­ fying time. Carla also skated personal bests in her two 1,500 metre races with a 2.59.52 then topping her mark with a 2.58.22. Hunt skated in a class of 17, 16 were men. Her personal best of 2.47.90 (2.49.28) in the 1,500 metre was a Canadian qualifying Wingham PeeWees double up Lucknow The Wingham Legion Peewees hosted Lucknow in an exhibition game winning 6-3. Kent Readman scored in the first minute of the first period, with help from Chad Cook and Jerrad Riley. Janice Chester then scored from Zachary O'Krafka, while Jake Henderson unassisted and O'Krafka from Kent McPherson and Curtis Knight made it 4-0 for Wingham before Russ Mann from William Drennan scored the first Lucknow goal. Mann netted his second of the game for Lucknow just 10 seconds into the second period with help from Rick Andrew. Brian Stanley added the third Lucknow goal midway through the period. Lucknow goalie Blue Weins was strong, holding the Wingham Peewees off the board during the second period. Curling Club finishes draw Winners from the Brussels Mixed Curling Club's January draw are: first, 50 points, Bob Alexander, Valerie Shortreed, Brad Speiran, Joyce Williamson; second, 39 points, Steve Steiss, Heather Blake, Darrell Uhler, John Gillis; third, 39 points, Mike Alexander, Nora Stephenson, Annette Lewington, Dona Knight. Results of the ladies' curling January draw are: first, 37.5 points, Abi Corbett, Fran Bremner, Sheron Stadelmann, Laurie Procter; second, 37 points, Sharon Brown, Velma Locking, Azetta Gibbons, Sue Backhus; third, 35 points, Jane Zwep, Joanne McDonald, Jean Bewley, Amanda Brown. The ladies' club instructed the Grade 7 and 8s of Brussels Public School on curling for three Tuesday mornings in January. There will be a two-plus-two bonspiel Feb. 22. Wingham added two more goals in the third period to make the final score 6-3. O'Krafka scored the first goal from McPherson, and Knight added the second from McPherson and O’Krafka. James Needham posted the win in the Wingham net. On Jan. 23, the Wingham Peewees clubbed Seaforth 12-2. McPherson scored four goals to lead the Wingham offence. Knight added two goals and singles were netted by Cook, Matthew Dinning, Chester, Justin Campbell, Hender­ son and Riley. Dean Wood and Joey Nesbitt replied for Seaforth. CranbrookThe news from P. Hagedoorn, 887-6270 and M. Saxon, 887-9287 Hall’s future concerns resident Twelve tables were hosted by the Cranbrook Hall Board last Friday night. Winners were: high lady, June Jacklin; high man, John Subject; low lady, Brenda Perrie; low man, Jack Conley; lone hands, man, Emerson Mitchell; lone hands, lady, Marg MacDonald; tally cards, Bill Dobson, Helen Gallop, Lois Schneider, Isabel Bremner; 50/50 draw, Doug Hemingway. The next euchre party will be held on Friday, Feb. 14 at 8:30 p.m. admission is $2. Peter Hagedoorn, president, expressed his concerns. "Is Cranbrook Community Hall a thing of the past? The annual meeting of the hall board of Cranbrook Community Centre was held on Feb. 5. Attendance was very poor (exactly five members of the community attended). Hagedoorn said, "It seems that in Cranbrook at least, the community hall is not an important part of the community any more. It is increasingly difficult to make the hall pay for itself, as rentals, donations and grants are dwindling. Fundraising activities generally are done by six hall board members and their families without the involvement of other members of the community. Euchre parties which used to be profitable are not cost effective and the costs of hall maintenance are higher than ever. Unless the community starts taking an interest, Cranbrook Community Hall will be a thing of the past." The new executive for the hall board was introduced by Hage­ doorn. Marg Saxon is secretary­ treasurer, Sharon Evans and Frank Workman will continue their term of office. Sheila Terpstra and Murray Keffer were welcomed as new executive members. Councillor Graeme McDonald presented a cheque for Library maintenance on behalf of Grey Twp. The hall board will meet again to determine the future of euchre parties and fundraisers. The "Kids' Club" (children ages five to 14) will be meeting at the Cranbrook Community Centre on Friday, Feb. 14 from 7 until 8 p.m. in the Library Room to make crafts. Bring 50 cents to offset costs. time. (To attain a Canadian qualifying time, the time must be within 12 per cent of the national record for that age group.) Cayli raced in the second youngest category, finishing 11th out of 15 racers. She made a per­ sonal best with 21.43 (23.22) in the 111 metre event. The Huron County Board of Education Learn to Read, Write or do Math free instruction one-to-one tutoring an opportunity to improve your basic reading, writing or math skills flexible hours and locations no age barrier confidentiality maintained A If you know of anyone who could benefit from this program, or if you are interested in volunteer tutoring please call Shelly Black Weselan, Literacy & Numeracy Co-ordinator at (519) 482-7948. A. Carter ^Chair P. Carroll Director <7