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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2002-01-23, Page 9Whitfield and Michelle Blake, Abi minimizing Bad Apple shots and Corbett and Michelle McNichol. enabling the 4-1 victory for Blyth. The defence kept their zone clear, All together now Brussels Novices played host to Hensall on Saturday morn- ing in regular WOAA hockey action. The hosts were all over the opponents here as a Hensall player tries to help out his downed teammate. (Vicky Bremner photo) Arge fie/ film, are, CRAIG NICHOLSON Snowmobiling meccas beckon this winter By Craig Nicholson (©2001 by Craig Nicholson. All rights reserved.) IHE NTREPID .4411MO6LFP brought to you by: EDWARD FUELS Advance" snowmobile products The best for your sled! SALES AND SERVICE HONDA, YAMAHA, SKI-D00 JOHN DEERE, SABRE WINGHAM • 357-3435 TANAKA SPECIALIZING IN ROTAX CRANKSHAFT REBUILDING CYLINDER REBORING ' RE-SLEEVING ' VALVE GRINDING COMPLETE MACHINE SHOP SERVICE Wingham (Hwy. 86 just east of Hwy. 4) (519) 357-3435 Fax (519) 357-3081 "Your Arctic Cat Sledquarters' ARCTIC CAr What Snowmobiling's All About.' Service to most makes of small engines Automotive farm and tire service 519-345-2248 .Mikeltells Jim Bauer G & M 2: Auto Ports Plus Auto Parts l ivA—min--=— We stock a full line of snowmobile parts & accessories See us for your snowmobiling needs! "Quality Parts plus Personal Service" Turnberry St., Brussels 887-8002 fax 887-8004 THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2002. PAGE 9. ABCDD Gals core Lucknow's Bad Apples The first away game for the ABCDD Gals was held Sunday night in Lucknow against the Bad Apples. Although Luc know knocked in the first goal the rest of the game was all about the ABCDD Gals. Jenn Yule hoisted her equipment past Lucknow goalie (Blyth native) Becky (Hamm) Howard, to claim the first Blyth The Brussels Novices lost a close one to Bayfield recently. Bayfield opened the scoring on their first shift in the first period, then both teams settled down to a fast-paced, end-to- end game. Randy Zwep got Brussels' first goal of the game with a pass from Trista Deitner and Gavin Bowers. Bowers scored the second goal with The Wingham McFadden's Maytag Juveniles tied Mildmay this past Saturday. Curtis Knight put Wingham out front halfway through the first peri- od. Kent Readman and Kevin Hopf assisted. Mildmay then scored three unan- notch. Kara Peppered a shot which was motored down the ice, passing it over to Yule who plunged in the sec- ond goal. The last period saw Kathy Sebastian, who was supplied addi- tional support by Terry Patterson and Lila Procter, lengthen Blyth's lead by two more goals. Her first goal was had as Patterson leaked the puck swered goals before the halfway point of the game. Wingham started the comeback when Jake Henderson scored with help from Greg Machan and Steve Todd. Mildmay made it 4-2 before Peter Irwin scored a shorthanded marker with help from Matt through to Procter who crisscrossed out front, handing the puck to Sebastian who knocked it under the wire. Sebastian received her natural pair on a breakaway as she snuck it through the Lucknow cups. Blyth goaltenders, Nikki Snell and Fran Cook, were firmly supported by the defence teams of Lisa Merkley. Machan scored the tying goal with help from Todd and Brian Sinclair to round out the scoring in a 4-4 tie. Next weekend the Juveniles begin the best of five WOAA semi-final series with Lucknow. As of press time game one is undetermined. Brussels Novices edged by Bayfield the assist going to Andrew Watson. Hensall ended up with the victory The third goal was scored by Danny over Brussels with a score of 4-1. Donkers which was his first goal of Bowers scored the goal for the season from T. Deitner. Herb Brussels with an assist from T. Runstedler finished the scoring for Deitner. Brussels with an assist from Bowers Good work by the defence, lots of to end the game 6-4. hustle by the forwards, and good Brussels played against Hensall on saves by the goalie, Ryan Baker, Jan. 19 in Brussels. It was a very made for two good games. well-played game by both teams, but Wingham Juvies tie Mildmay The quilt, Puppy Love, was fin- ished by Walkerburn Club members the end of last week. It is lovely and will be for sale at Stratford this year. Goldilocks and The Three Bears quilt made by the club sold at Stratford last year for $200 for Cancer research. WI was cancelled last week due to inclement weather but will be held at the Hall this Thursday. We certainly had some blustery weather this past week. Friday was simply wild here. I ventured out to feed the hungry birds but my daily news remained safe in the mailbox. I did not attempt to face that wind out to the road. I've been told that our storm did not go as far as Clinton. Just came back from feeding the birds. It had thawed a bit yesterday and the deck was treacherous. Of course there was still lots of snow out to the big feeder. Then before I was back in the house a fine wet snow began. There is a real variety of birds enjoying their meal now. Rev. Paul Ross was away on Sunday, Jan. 20 and Richard Bain from Stratford, who has helped out before, was the assistant minister. Joyce Bean and daughter Danielle greeted everyone at the door. Bernice Gross was the organist and a prelude greeted the congregation. Mr. Bain's sermon topic was, Prayer. He spoke on the need of it in our lives. In university he found that student chaplains were of assistance to, many. He spoke of his father being seri- ously ill and how he prayed to God for help. His dad recovered and so he knew that his prayer was answered and that with the help of doctors and nurses his father was well again. Collection was received and pre- sented by Joyce Bean and son Brett, her daughter Danielle presented the Sunday School offering. Riders frequently ask me the best place for a snowmobiling vacation in Canada. Here, from west to east, are some of my favourites from last year, selected for their great riding, friend-* ly hospitality, reliable snow, accessi- ble services and minimal traffic. Revelstoke, B.C.: Numerous stag- ing areas lead to a good variety of superior mountain riding opportuni- ties, enough to fill a week with new adventures each day.. Best Feature: Highest average annual snowfall in 11Orth America. Fair Warning: Like other mountain destinations, a low ceiling with poor visibility can tem- porarily curtail riding. Best Time: March/April. Best Lodging: Peak's Lodge. Contact: revelstoke.bc. ca/snow Crowsnest Pass, Alberta: Mountain climbing, powder playing, and extensive trail riding make this the 'Yellowstone' of Canada. A great destination suitable for every riding style and level of experience. Best Feature: 1,200 kms. of groomed trails, ridable even when the higher peaks are socked in. Fair Warning: connecting B.C. trails can be brutally rough. Best Timer March/April. Best Lodging: Best Canadian Hotel. Contact: edo@crowsnestpass.com Eastern Saskatchewan/Western Manitoba: A multitude of groomed trails through woodlands, scenic river valleys and rolling hill country strad- dling the provincial border. This isn t the flat prairie riding you might expect! Best Feature: Lots of wildlife. Fair Warning: Prairie drifting can obliterate trails in open areas. Best Time: February. Best Lodging: Duck Mountain Lodge. Contact: travel- manitoba.com or sasktourism.comfeastcentral Algoma Country, Ontario: Located directly north of Lake Huron between Sault Ste. Marie and Spanish, this region offers Canadian Shield riding with abundant snow and well-groomed, mainly land-based trails. Best Feature: Lots of old log- ging roads groomed into snow high- ways. Fair Warning: Stay on the picket line for all of the North Channel ice crossings. Best Time: late February/early March. Best Lodging: Denison House, Elliot Lake. Contact: info@algomacoun- try.com The Gaspe: Canada's most scenic groomed trails, with breathtaking views of the St. Lawrence and the Atlantic. I recommend doing the coastal loop counter-clockwise. Best Feature: Trails 595 & 597 through the interior mountains. Fair Warning: high velocity'winds can cause serious drifting and blowing snow on coastal trails. Best Time: March. Best Lodging: hotels that are members of the Gaspe/Acadie tour. Contact: rio- tel@quebectel.com Northern New Brunswick: If you like Quebec's Laurentians, then you'll love these rolling Appalachian hills, where the trails are wider and far less crowded. Don't miss the Acadian Peninsula or Mont Carleton! Best Feature: bridged water crossings allow interior trail riding well into April. Fair Warning: get local maps to discover all their trails. Best Time: March/April. Best Lodging: Atlantic Host, Bathurst. Contact: nbtourism@gov.nb.ca There are many other Canadian destinations that twig fond memories too, such as Ontario's north-east, the Ottawa Valley and the Grey-Bruce. And when there are oodles of snow like in the winter just past, every snowmobile club in Othario can deliver outstanding trails for your rid- ing pleasure. Until next time remem- ber to be a Safe Rider this winter. For trail condition reports check ofsc.on.ca Craig Nicholson is a regular con- tributor to Snow Goer, Canada's Snowniobiling Magazine. The Intrepid Snowmobiler also appears on radio and on Snowmobiler Television. The opinions expressed are solely those of the author.