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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2003-04-09, Page 8PAGE 8. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 2003. In memory Sports This year’s recipient of the Jeremy Austin Memorial Trophy was Blyth Bantam Kyle Nixon, right. The award is given to the player who is consistent in their play and is enthusiastic. Nixon also spearheaded many plays and was a goal scorer. Scott Austin presented the award, (jamce Becker photo) Proud recipient Jonathan Atkinson was the happy winner of the Luke Anderson Award presented to a Blyth Novice hockey player at the annual banquet April 3. Also on hand for the presentation were, from left: Kendra Prescott, Ken Anderson, Diane Anderson and Cody Anderson. (Janice Becker photo) Atoms win WOAA title Top curlers The Steve Steiss rink earned top honours at the Brussels The Blyth Bulldog Atom Rep team were the recipients of the Dave Neilson “Group” WOAA Atom division trophy this year. The team members include Dallas Pennington, Trevor Raynard, Michael McDowell, Colin Bokhout, Collin Whitfield, Matt Popp, Tyler Middegaal, Kirby Cook, Tolson Carter, Tyler Black, Adam Cronin, Lucas Cooke, Grant Sparling and Sheldon Reid. ' The coaching staff is Chad Haggitt, Mike Haggitt and Kirk Stewart. The team travelled to Elmvale this past Friday to take part in a weekend tournament. The Bulldogs faced off against teams from Penetang, Oakridge and Ayr. Although these teams were from much larger centres and the boys lost three games, the scores were very respectable with a 4-0, 3-1 and 4-1 tally. The coaches and parents were proud of the determination shown on the ice. Can 1-866-734-9425 or visit www.medicalert.ca Medic Alert Lets You Live Life. curling club annual dinner Friday evening. Other members of the team winning the D.A.Rann Trophy were, left from Steiss: Rose Kellington, Marni Dingman and John Dorsch. (janice Becker photo) Steiss rink wins Brussels curling club’s banquet and annual meeting was April 4. Winners of the Rann trophy were Steve Steiss. John Dorsch, Rose Kellington, Marni Dingman. The new executive is past president, Murray Pepper; president, Dona Knight; first vice-president, Marilyn Jones; second, vice- president Gary Pipe; secretary­ treasurer, Susan Alexander; draw committee, Brenda McIntosh, Steve Steiss, Brian Warwick; bonspiel committee, Orval Bauer, Stewart Steiss; ice committee, Merv Bauer; auditor, Madeline Steiss; press reporter, Nora Stephenson. In 2004 the curlers celebrate 40 years of curling. The committee to plan for it is Brenda McIntosh, Susan Alexander, Murray Pepper, Ernie Lewington, Bob Alexander, Merv Bauer and Jo-Ann McDonald. Euchre was enjoyed. Winners were: men’s high, Bill Bremner; low, Orville Bauer; ladies’ high, Cathy Cardiff; low, Sandra Pepper. Tykes WOAA champs March 28 and 29 Blyth Minor Sports hosted the year-end Tyke tournament. The Blyth Tykes competed against seven teams throughout the season and earned a fourth-place standing. In the year-end tournament the team faced Zurich Friday night and gained a 4-2 win. Saturday morning the Bulldogs came up against Seaforth, the top team in the league and lost 4-0. Their next game was against Bayfield and they came out on top with a 3-2 win. After only a one-hour break to the final game, the Dogs faced Zurich again; and showing no mercy won 7- 0, which earned the team WOAA B champions. Todd MacDonald (left) chairman of the Heart & Soul Campaign accepts a cheque for $2500. from Glen Raynard member of the Belgrave Kinsmen. This completes the Kinsmens' commitment to the campaign. We also received money from The Blyth Homecoming, MacDonald commented. Good work everyone. There is still rink board signage available at the Community Centre. Anyone wishing information contact North Huron Rec. Dept. MacDonald urges anyone who is going to donate to the Heart and Soul Campaign please do so. We are still $75,000. short of our goal. Let's finish the job we all started.