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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1998-09-23, Page 10PAGE 10. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1998. S ports TransCan benefits clubs Safe by a long shot The runner beat the throw this time, but the team from Porter's Hill had Varna on the defensive in the last innings as they broke the tie and went on to victory in this match-up Saturday. Belgrave hosted the Over-35 league year-end tournament, which ended with Blyth Old -Timers repeating their championship. 411 smiles It was a happy group last Thrusday evening as the efforts of volunteers and community groups for this year's Walton TransCan held in August, were rewarded. Over $32,000 was earned, the bulk of which went to the Optimists for their food booth. Presenting cheques is organizer Chris Lee to, from left: Rita Bowers, Walton Public School Parents Assoc., Jo-Ann McDonald, Walton Sports Committee; Mark Vock, Seaforth District High School Students Council; Deb Trollope, St. John Ambulance; Bruce Raymond, Brussels Optimists. Absent was a representative from the Seaforth Agricultural Society and the International Plowing Match. Tigers advance to county finals could What if one day at ii next week y n't V V ou , IIt IA um d Or maybe you couldn't speak clearly. Or your vision was blurred. That's what it's like to live with multiple sclerosis. But with your help, we can connect with a cure. 1-800-268-7582 Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada Wedding announcement Pictured with the bride and groom are Shelby Bruxer, flowergirl and James Dobie, ringbearer. DOBIE-GLOUSHER Knox Presbyterian Church, Goderich was the setting, Aug. 22, 1998, for the wedding uniting Barret Stewart Glousher and Shelley Jean Dobie, both of Auburn. Rev. David Clements officiated. The bride is the daughter of Ross and Gail Dobie of Auburn and the groom is the son of Ron and Cheryl Glousher of Goderich. Attending the bride was her friend Brad Morrison. Bridesmaids were Susan Dobie, sister of the bride, Campbellville, and Lisa Caesar, friend of the bride, Dungannon. Flowergirl was Shelby Bruxer, friend of the bride and groom, from London. The ringbearer was James Dobie, brother of the bride, of Auburn. Teddy bearer was the couple's son Dominic Glousher. Groomsman was Ben Wheeler, a friend of the groom from Goderich. Ushering guests were Matt Glousher of Goderich a brother of the groom and. Chris Curran, the groom's cousin, of Dungannon. Reading scripture was the bride's brother Justin Dobie of Auburn. A wedding reception followed at Auburn Community Centre. The newlyweds honeymooned at the Benmiller Inn. Mr. and Mrs. Glousher now reside in Auburn. will play the Monkton Muskrats for the Men's Grand championship. Monkton advanced by eliminating the Harriston Mercurys in three games. Members of the winning team playing on the weekend were playing coaches John Watson and John Stewart, Dale Whitfield, Bruce Howson, Kevin Ritchie, Steve Howson, Phil Black, Dave Cook, Gerald Kerr, Bruce Mason, John Blok, Wayne McDougall and Barney Stewart. 2 teams join WOAA senior league Old-Timers champs The Walton TransCan this year was a huge success as a result of the effort and participation of many people. Attendance was over 10,000 with over 900 rider entries. It is being televised across North America via Speedvision, Outdoor Life and the new CTV sports channel. It is unquestionably the largest event of its kind in Canada and one of the premier events in North America. A complimentary BBQ was held at Chris and Judy Lee's Walton- area home, Thursday as an expression of gratitude and appreciation for the contribution of The Brussels Tigers advanced to the Huron County finals for the fourth year in a row by eliminating the Exeter Braves in four games with an 8-3 victory at home on Friday night. As has been the norm the Tigers hit the scoreboard in the bottom of the first to take a 2-0 lead. Tim Fritz led off with a hustling double and was plated by a Todd Uhrig single. With two out Doug Conley scored with an RBI single. The Tigers added to their advantage in the third as Steve Fritz powered a homerun to right centre to put the Tigers up 3-0. Exeter scored one in the top of the fourth, but the home side quickly answered as Moe Pipe scored Greg Fritz with a fielder's choice groundout. The Braves scratched back to make it 4-3 by pushing across two in the fifth. The Tigers then exploded for four runs in .the bottom of the sixth as S. Fritz, Conley, Ron Strome and Brett Clarkson all scored. T. Fritz. was four for four for Brussels. Uhrig.handled the pitching duties for the Tigers allowing four hits and fanning 12 Braves. so many people within the community helping and supporting the Walton '98 TransCan and was jointly organized with the Brussels Optimists. It was also an opportunity to disperse funds to the various community groups which have been involved. Over $32,000 net was earned by the community groups: Brussels Optimists, Brussels St. John's Ambulance, Walton Public School Parents Assoc., Walton Sports Committee, International Plowing Match Committee, Seaforth District High School Students Council, Seaforth Agricultural Society. - The Tigers will play the winner of the C4th Reds, Goderich Dukes series. In WOAA playoffs the Tigers The Blyth Old-Timers wrapped up their season this past weekend winning the year-end tournament, with four straight victories in Belgrave. Blyth defeated Bayfield 20 - 19, Auburn 18 -13, Winthrop 9 - 5, and Mardoch 25 - 8 to win their second straight championship. The WOAA Senior Hockey Program is preparing itself for the 1998-99 season. The first order of business was the acceptance of two new teams, the Hensall Sherwoods and Monkton Wildcats, into league play. Hensall is a first-time entry while Monkton returns after a seven-year absence. Both teams will play in the Senior A West Division alongside Ripley, Lucknow, Goderich and Clinton. The Mildmay franchise has been shifted to the East Division and will play against teams from Arthur, Palmerston, Dundalk, Shelburne and Wiarton. The Senior AA division remains unchanged with entries from Durham, Elora, Milverton, Wellesley and Tavistock. Last season the Durham Thundercats claimed their ninth championship in 12 years with a four-game sweep of the Milverton 4-Wheel Drixes, while Shelburne swept Clinton in three games for the Senior A championship. The Shelburne/Clinton series featured 70 minutes of overtime, including 37 minutes of extra time in a 1-0 championship game. The Brussels Crusaders have taken a second year's leave of absence. The close proximity of rival teams and the lack of graduates from the minor and junior systems led to a shortage of available players in the area. The Crusaders were Senior A champions in 1996 and WOAA Grand Champions in 1988 and 1990.