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The Citizen, 1999-06-16, Page 11THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16, 1999. PAGE 11. Lions, motorcyclists fundraise for children By Janice Becker Citizen staff For the fourth year in a row, the Blyth Lions Club is inviting motor­ cycle riders from across the region and province to participate in their fundraiser, Santa's Summer Ride, Saturday, June 26. This year Chapter 14 of Huron Perth ABATE (Association of Bikers for Awareness, Training and Education) will lend their support to Going for a ride Blyth Lions Brian Garnet, left, and Ken Stewart prepare for the club’s fourth annual Santa’s Summer Ride fundraiser for the Huron County Christmas Bureau. The Huron Perth chapter of ABATE is also sponsoring this year’s ride. the event. When asked about the inception of the Summer Ride. Lion Brian Garnet says he had been involved in rides in other areas and had seen the need when he moved to Huron County. Striving to get bigger and better each year. Garnet says several things will be included in this year's event along with the fundraising nde. The main event is the motorcycle ride through scenic Huron County which draws an average of 70- 75 riders. All that is required of the riders to take part in the OPP-escorted ride is to donate a new toy, school supplies or clothes for teens to toddlers. Cash donations are also welcome. All items received will be given to the Huron County Christmas Bureau. The ride leaves at 2:30 p.m. sharp and is expected back in town by around 4 p.m. Waiting for riders upon their return as well as for spectators will be a beef barbecue at Lions Park beginning around 5:30 p.m. Advance tickets for the meal will be $10 or $12 that day. All children under the age of 12 will receive a free hotdog and pop. Children are invited to bring their bikes in the afternoon for a safety inspection and an identification label. In an effort to help locate mis­ placed, lost or stolen bikes, the Lions are undertaking a bike identi­ fication program in co-operation with the OPP. The colour, serial number, make and model of the child’s bike will be recorded in a catalogue. Children will also be kept busy with games. A free show and shine, sponsored by The Village Eatery will bring out the best machines, glistening for the enthusiast or casual admirer. Plaques will be handed out for best American machine, best offshore, best antique, best paint and best custom, says Garnet. Garnet, interested in getting more people involved in the fundraiser, hopes to bring in venders who offer items geared to motorcycle enthusi­ asts. Unknown Legends, a Neil Young tribute band, will keep things rock­ ing later in the evening. A full bar will be available. Door prizes will be awarded to the bikers and everyone in attendance will be eligible for the 50/50 draw. Overnight camping is available. “The entire day is just for fun,” says Garnet. “We are grateful for and glad of any donation and we appreciate the community support.” Hot bats ignite Hullett, Stanley Twp. game Heavy hitters from the Hullett Mite ball team met equally big bats when they challenged Stanley Twp., June 9. With Anthony Wilts on the PeeWees lose The Hullett PeeWees fought from behind in a good match against Goderich Twp., June 8. The visitors quickly fell behind when Goderich put seven on the board in the bottom of the first. Hullett managed two in the first, and a single in the second and third. Down 10-4 after three, Hullett took the lead for the first time when they pushed seven home in the fourth. However, they were unable to hold it, allowing Goderich Twp. to add seven of their own. Another seven in the fifth put the score at 18-17 for Hullett, but they could not keep their opponent off the pads. Goderich Twp. scored four for the 21-18 win. Dawn Dolmage and Kelly Ann /andendool pitched for Hullett. U-9s win 1, lose 1, tie 2 The Brussels 3 U-9 soccer team has been very busy since the season schedule began. Their first game was against the Listowel 4 team on May 17. With three strong goals from Nicole Williamson, Christopher Barton and Shane Gibson, the Brussels team took the win 3-1. Game two took place on May 24 weekend with Brussels 3 battling Brussels 4. This ended dead-locked at 0-0. Game three was in Newry against the Elma 1 team on May 31. Brussels played hard but came up short as Elma finished ahead by 2. Game 4 played on a hot muggy June 7 against Brussels 2, ended after two long halves at donuts. Brussels 3 is having a great season so far with one win, one loss and two ties. allowing Stanley to score two more in the top of the second off Bradley mound, Stanley Twp. struck for three runs before he achieved three Connecting The batter showed top form connecting for a hit in the fun game on Saturday afternoon in Belgrave. The Campbell and the Shiell families were the last to play before the dedication of the Belgrave park and the Kinsmen barbecue. (Ashley Gropp photo) U-6 Panthers and Sprouts play close one in Brussels The Brussels U-6 Panthers and the Brussels Sprouts played June 9. The Sprouts started quickly with Andrew Watson scoring less than a minute into the game. Following not far behind was younger brother, Zachary with a goal as well. The youngest Watson, Nathan, and Dalton Hamilton ran with the ball hard all game. Heather Hill for the Panthers got a goal making the score 2-1 for the Sprouts. Marissa Pipe was playing hard in net stopping shots for the Sprouts as was Kendra Siebert who stopped a penalty shot by Panther Kabrina Bishop. Panther Ty Sebastian got the team’s second goal, assisted by Nic Gowing. Holly Sholdice had her penalty shot stopped by Sprout goalie Zachary Watson. Hard play by Patti Blake, Marlene Dale, Lane Sebastian, Austin Steffler, and Meagan Dolmage for the Panthers and Danielle Ducharme, Chad Terpstra and Tori Kellington for the Sprouts kept the score tied 2-2. Install Smoke Alarms IT’S THE LAW. inning thanks to a homer from Wilts. Stanley opened a sizeable lead through two and a half, scoring five for the 10-2 lead. Pre-Mites beat Ethel 23-21 The Brussels Pre-Mites travelled to Ethel to open their season and came home with a 23-21 victory. In the first inning Brussels scored six runs with Dustin Lichty and Brendan Stretton hitting homeruns. Ethel countered with eight runs in their half of the inning. In the second inning Brussels scored six more runs with Westin McLeod, Bradley Quesenbery and Stretton hitting homeruns. Ethel was held scoreless in their half of the inning to give Brussels a 12-8 lead. In the third inning Brussels added another six runs with Quesenbery hitting his second homer of the game. Ethel countered with six runs in the bottom of the third to make the score 18-14. In the final inning Brussels scored five more runs and Ethel countered with seven to give Brussels a two-run victory. Perfect hitters for the game were Lichty, Andrew Lindsay, McLeod, Brianne Wheeler, Quesenbery and Anthony Lichty with each player registering four hits on the night. Tony and Roely Verburg are pleased to announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Angela Grace to Jeroen Oosterom, son of Hans and Nely Oosterom of The Netherlands. The ceremony, The Lord willing, will take place on June 26, 1999 at the Blyth C.R.C. A grand slam by Kody Reid helped put Hullett back in the game when the team crossed the plate six times. With Eric Radford on the hill, Stanley was shut out for the fourth and held to two in the fifth, allow­ ing Hullett to go ahead. The home team hit for four in the fourth and four in the fifth, includ­ ing a homer from Joel Salverda. Derek Dolmage also pitched dur­ ing the 16-12 victory. Graduation Tony and Roely Verburg are pleased and proud to announce the graduation of Angela Verburg. She received an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree, Business on May 29, 1999 from Redeemer College in Ancaster. Angela will be seeking employment in The Netherlands after her marriage in June.