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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2002-01-30, Page 11THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2002. PAGE 11. r i fit :41 0 The kick-off Piping in the teams for the Ontario Farmers Curling com- petition at the Wingham Club was Ann Pritchard, to begin the official opening ceremonies on Thursday evening. (Vicky Bremner photo) /./10- -4!544/P40.02,V 131 001-1 M E nJ "Your Arctic Cat Sledquarters' ARCTIC cAr What Snotomohiling's All About.TM Service to most makes of small engines Automotive farm and tire service Jim Bauer 519-345-2248 MikerKeIIs brought to you by: eAdvance TM snowmobile products The best for your sled! More and more snowmobilers are riding away from home. After snow- mobiling 15,000 kilometres (about 10,000 miles) last winter, I know the ideal touring conditions that make me thoroughly enjoy the experience and come back for more... I want lots of signs. In fact, if it came down to it, I'd choose signage over grooming, since my knowing exactly where I am on a bumpy trail beats being lost interminably on a smooth one. Confidence starts with an accurate trail map, well-synchro- nized with the actual trails on the snow: the same numbers and colour codes on each, with frequent 'reas- surance' markers along each trail. Don't confuse me with old markers denoting some out-of-use trail desig- nation, or by placing both main and local numbers on the same trail! At every intersection, I expect at least two signs at each trail mouth: a number and the destination to which it leads. Another confirming trail marker about 100 yards down each trail is most welcome. Each major Arlie fie filarraire, CRAIG NICHOLSON junction should sport a large sign- board with 'You Are Here' marked on the same map as I have in my pocket. Ads from local services with their location denoted on the map face are appreciated. Much guess- work can be removed if each junc- tion is also numbered both pn the map and on the snow! I expect any detours to be well- marked. It's a plus if these changes are also posted at nearby service facilities so I have an opportunity to choose an alternate route. I like road names placed under the STOP signs at road crossings, and enough stakes in fields and on lakes so that I won't get lost in a whiteout or when the trail has been obliterated by snow. Groomed ditches or a strip of snow left along a roadside trail say that someone really cares. Finally, after long straightaways, my heart would be grateful for Stop Ahead or Upcoming Corner signs being placed much further out. And what about consistent signing from region to region? This means lit NTREND RAYMOBik,,, SALES AND SERVICE HONDA, YAMAHA, SKI-D00 JOHN DEERE, SABRE TANAKA W1NOHAM • 357-3435 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 411 Auto Parts Plus Steffen Auto Supply Box 861, 100 Pine St. Wingham, ON NOG 2W0 Tel: (519) 357-1550 Fax (519) 357-2549 Bob Steffen Manager Mites play in fun tournament The Blyth Mites travelled to Wallace Twp. arena over the week- end to participate in their annual Fun Day tournament. Their Saturday game landed the Dogs on top with a great 14-2 win against the Listowel White Team. Goals went to Spencer Stevenson (four), Kennan Macdonald (three), Jonathon Atkinson (three), Drew Wood (two), Dalton Richmond (one) and Rebecca Chalmers (one). Assists went to Josh Hay, Laura Higgins, Caroline McDowell, Alex Peters, Nathan Plunkett, Wesley Thompson and Braydon Whitfield. Coaches and parents were very impressed by the players' enthusi- asm and playing techniques during this game. The Brussels Midget Bulletts host- ed the Elma Logan Intermediates on Tuesday, Jan. 22. The two teams battled through a scoreless first period. In the second period Elma Logan jumped into the lead. Brussels carrie battling back less than a minute later to tie the game. Alicia Dick popped a rebound over the sprawling Elma Logan goalie assisted by Michelle Cook and Rachel Elliott. In the third period Cook fired a rebound to the top corner of the net to give the Bulletts a 2-1 lead, assist- ed by Sarah McDonald. Elma Logan pulled the goalie in the last 30 sec- onds to get the equalizer but were unsuccessful. Jenn Hopf fired a long lead pass•to Candace Procter who in turn sent the pass to Rebecca Bruton who shot it. in the open net with sec- onds remaining to give the Bulletts a 3-1 win. The two teams met again on Saturday, Jan. 26. This game proved to be a physical one. Again the teams battled through a scoreless first peri- od. The Bulletts busted the twine first in this contest with only 41 seconds left in the second period. Brittany Campbell fired Cook's pass by the Elma Logan goaltender to give Ironman profile Nolan Krotz am. When asked about the possibility f making hockey a career or at least oing farther, he's rather non-com- Inal. After suggesting his size was of an advantage he did venture "maybe" when pressed, however. Krotz is heding his bets though and taking mechanical engineering at high school. The Mites were up early for their second game on Sunday morning against Wingham. Stevenson started the scoring for the Mites in this game with three goals which were assisted by Peters, Thompson and Whitfield. Wingham gained some ground and landed some goals to take the lead. Wood took goal number four to the net, assisted by McDowell. The team showed some passing skills when Wood passed to Peters who shot to the net and the puck ended up hanging on the line until it was tapped in by Richmond. Macdonald put in goal number six, assisted by Atkinson. Many great defensive plays by Higgins, Plunkett and Chalmers kept -Brussels .a 1-0 lead. The Bulletts were playing with a depleted squad and suffered some injuries in this game as well. Elma Logan fought back to tie the game in the third period. Though the Bulletts held the edge in this match-up they were unable to get the go-ahead goal. The game ended in a 1-1 tie. Later on Saturday afternoon the Bulletts played Goderich in the score evenly matched. The end result was 9-6 for Wingham. The Mites played their third game Sunday afternoon against Mitchell. The team 'Seemed to be dog-gone tired for this game which wound up with the Mitchell team on top. Goals were scored by Peters, Atkinson, Chalmers and Whitfield. Assists went .to Richmond, Wood, Stevenson and Thompson. The defence of Higgins, McDowell, Plunkett and Macdonald took many shots at clearing the puck out of the Blyth zone. It was a great fun-filled weekend for the Mites who all earned a trophy for their hard work. The Mites next game is Saturday, Feb. 2 at noon Brussels. The Bulletts jumped out to the early lead when Campbell scored assisted by Ashley Ritchie and Elliott. Brussels increased the lead to two when Elliott slammed the puck in Goderich's net assisted by Kerrie Meier with minutes to go in the game. Goderich managed to pull within one but that would be - as close as they would get. Brussels skated away with a 2-f victory. Nolan Krotz of Brussels is another of the Wingham Jr. C Ironmen's crop of rookies. The 17-year-old cen- tre is currently a student at F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wing- Bulletts host Elma Logan Do you suppose this is asking too much? By Craig Nicholson (©2001 by Craig Nicholson. All rights reserved.) not only having signs in place and having the same ones, but also using them to convey the same message every time. Surely there are signage manuals to encourage uniformity, but I still experience too many insuf- ficient spaces between Stop Ahead and Stop signs, chevrons used improperly, stake, lines that keep me to the right and then w the left, con- fusing_ intersections and Unmarked corners. • Meanwhile, I cringe whenever I see a groomer wasting its time flat- tening snow on days when it isn't cold enough to set or when heavy traffic volume will destroy the sur- face quickly anyway. For hospitality services, my prior- ity is parking, security and direct trail access. And don't forget about trail signs so I can find you! I .oCging amenities are nice, but I'd rather have on-site restaurant, gas and con- venience store, all with extended hours. And staff familiar with local conditions who can give me accurate directions. With reliable snow, good Lroom- Mg and adequate fuel access, I could be in sinchth heaven! That's not ask- ing too much, is it? Until next time remember that snowmobilers care about the environment too. For nail condition reports check ofsc.on.ca Craig Nicholson is a regular con- tributor to Snow Goo; Canada's Snowntabiling Magazine. The Intrepid Snowmobiler also appears on radio and on Snowmobile,- Television. The opinions expressed are solely those of the author.