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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1998-07-01, Page 9Beating the runner With no runner in sight, the throw to third is good for an out. It was fun and games in Ethel this past weekend for the annual co-ed tournament. Also part of the weeknd's festivities was the Grey Twp. firemen's breakfast on Sunday morning. Judge orders teen to pay restitution Avon DISTRICT SCHO BOARD n Maitlad Learning for a Lifetime SUMMER SCHOOL SCHEDULE 1998 SECONDARY IMPROVEMENT COURSES July 6 - July 28 English and Mathematics - Grades 9 through 12 Classes run daily from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon CONTINUING EDUCATION for Adult Students is available all summer DRIVER EDUCATION July 6 - 17, 1998 FEES: All courses are free except for Driver Education. LOCATION: All courses, except Continuing Education, are offered at Central Huron Secondary School in Clinton. Bus transportation is provided from Exeter, Goderich, Wingham and Seaforth. Continuing Education courses will be held in Vanastra, Exeter, Wingham and Goderich. For further information contact your local school or Rob Parr Principal, Summer School 482-3471 PAUL CARROLL ABBY ARMSTRONG Director of Education Chair THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 1998. PAGE 9. Pre-Mites lose 20-7 to Gowanston squad In a re-match of the season opener, the Brussels Pre-Mites met a very tough, Gowanstown squad, June 25. Off to a good start, Brussels tal- lied five in the first. Singles from Christopher Becker, Dustin Lichty and Brendan Stretton loaded the bases for a double by Justin Pipe who earned two RBIs. A base rap from Andrew Lind- say brought another home before Bradley Quesenberry's nubber pushed home Pipe. With two on, Meagan Keffer singled and Marrisa Pipe got a base hit and an RBI. A single from Alex Raynard would have earned her a single, but the 10-batter rule ended the inning. With the help of good defense by Stretton at third for an out, Brussels kept their opponents to four runs, to hold onto the lead. Brussels had a tougher time in the second. Christine Bone led off with a single, but was out at second on a fielder's choice hit by Becker. It was a win for the Blyth Mosquitoes soccer squad when they met the Clinton Cannibals, June 25. Though Clinton got on the board first, Blyth struck relentlessly afterwards. Blyth trounced their opponents 8-1 off netters by Mike Bonair (four), Matt Bylsma and Cody Anderson (three). Assists went to J.J. Hubbard (three), Anderson (three), Steven Van Amersfoort, Brad Bouman, Raymond deBoer, Meagan Camp- bell and Bonair. In a June 18 contest against Wingham Blazers, the Mosquitoes The Walton Squirt Girls missed a close one when they battled Wing- ham away on June 23. After taking a two-run lead in the first inning, Walton allowed the home team to strike for seven in the second, then failed to score in their half to let their hosts jump ahead 9- 4. The first inning highlight came for the first out when Krista Short- reed made a nice pickup and tagged the runner going to third. In the second inning, with two out, catcher Jennifer McClure, dropped the ball, but was quick enough to pick off the runner at It was a win, lose situation for Hullett Midget Girls in recent base- ball action. On June 22, the team blew into Listowel and blew away their hosts by a score of 30-14. Amanda Anderson and Katie Snell shared the pitching duties. The next night, the team inlayed The Brussels III squad white- washed Listowel II on June 22 at home. Scoring for the home team was Kristen McArter and Scott Somerville, with two. Goaltending was shared by Shayne Coachrane and Christopher Barton. Fans enjoyed a well played game With Becker on third, Lichty second and Stretton on first, a tap- per from Justin Pipe put the ball to the second base player for a force out to end the inning. Gowanstown hit their stride in the second, using the 10 batter for the maximum effect, earning eight runs off five singles, a double and two triples. Down 12-5, Brussels' Lindsay made it two second on an over throw, in position for Quesenberry who hit him home. Keffer made out on a pop fly before Marrisa Pipe brought Que- senberry home with a single. Raynard's double was left stranded. The hard-hitting Gowanstown team took a commanding lead through three, belting a homer, two triples and five singles for eight more. The game ended in a confusing play for the youngsters as a Gowanstown player nabbed a line drive by Lichty, then doubling off Becker who had already reached second on the play. The final was 20-7. victorious, winning 5-2. Goals were scored by Anderson (three), Hubbard and Van Amers- foort. It was a tougher challenge when they went up against the Clinton Cougars, June 11. Clinton bulged the twine once in the first half and twice in the sec- ond before Blyth scored. deBoer put one past the goalie on a penalty kick before Clinton regained their three point lead. Anderson added one to the tally for a 4-2 final. The Goderich McDonalds shut out Blyth in the May 28 match-up, winning 2-0. first. Despite a solid third inning, allowing just one run, while scor- ing five, inclueing a homer by Michelle Cook, the team came up two short for a victory, losing 10- 9. Pitching for the visitors were Sarah McDonald, with one strike- out and Cook. The next night, a powerhouse team from Gowanstown pummeled a visiting Walton squad 15-2. Cook and McDonald had one strikout each in their pitching outings. host to Brussels in a more c.osely- matched outing, which ended with Hullett on the losing side of a 10-6 contest. A homer by Anderson in the sev- enth was a game highlight that brought in two runs for Hullett. Snell arid Anderson again shared the pitching duties. with good passing skills demosntrated and a solid team effort contributing the goals. The defense, played by Kari Bell, Devon Warwick and Joseph Kerkhof worked well together and helped provide the team with the opportunity to keep the ball in the visitors' end. An East Wawanosh teen, nabbed in April for theft, pled guilty in Wingham's provincial court, June 18. According to Attorney for the Crown, Frank Cameron, Sheryl Ramsey had been working as a co- op student for a Blyth business at the time. The owner suspected her of theft after noticing amounts of money missing. When confronted by the employ er, Ramsey admitted guilt. Asked by Judge Garry Hunter the amount taken, Ramsey said she estimated it at between $300-400. Duty Counsel Alan Mill suggest- ed probation and restitution in the amount of $350. Hunter set restitution at $400, to be paid in nine months, beginning July 31. Ramsey was also ordered to complete 50 hours of community service at a minimum rate of four hours per month in addition to being placed on probation for 12 months. THEFT A Hanover man involved in a 1996 break-in at Radford's in Blyth fmally had his date in court. Jason Falkingham, 21, was one of a group involved in the March 31 incident. According to Cameron, Falkingham and others had been partying at a residence near Rad- ford's. One of the co-accused, a for- mer employee of the business, unlocked the gas kiosk. Then while another accused stood watch, two others, one of whom was Falking- ham, stole $410.92 in non-nego- tiable cheques. Damage was estimated at $20. Defense Counsel Alan Mill said that Falkingham's co-accused had been dealt with and asked for a similar sentence as they received for his client. Falkingham also faced a charge of failing to appear in the January court. For this he was fined $100. For the break and enter he was placed on 12 months probation and Mosquitoes nip Cannibals Wingham edges Walton Hullett Midgets win, lose Brussels whitewashes Listowel ordered to make restitution in the amount of $205. He must complete 75 hours of community service in 11 months. NO INSURANCE An RR1, Ethel man will be sen- tenced Sept. 17 after pleading guilty to two charges. Cameron told the court that Steven Gilkinson was arrested after Listowel OPP stopped him in Grey Twp. on Dec. 11. After being asked for his license, Gilkinson admitted that he had lost it for impaired driv- ing. Gilkinson also had no insurance on the vehicle, nor any ownership papers, as he said he had just pur- chased the car from his girlfriend, Cameron said. OVER 80 Allan Stokes of RR1, Ethel was fined $750 and lost his license for 12 months after pleading guilty to a charge of over 80. Cameron said that police were called to the scene of an accident in Howick Twp. on May 15. The driv- er of the car, Stokes, had failed to stop at an intersection and hit a tree. When officers noticed an odour of alcohol on his breath they inquired as to whether or not he had been drinking. Cameron said Stokes admitted to having con- sumed three beers. Breathalizer readings were 180 and 170 mg of alcohol in 100 ml of blood. Judge Hunter gave Stokes six months to pay the fine.