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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2000-09-13, Page 12From the sidelines THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2000. PAGE 11. Take time to pay tribute an observation for despite the Dave Jacobi to interests of the the procedures And a swtng The RBIs took on the Bookies in the championship contest during the women’s town league slow-pitch playoff tourna ment on Saturday. (Vicky Bremner photo) By Hugh Nichol ‘Tis the season! Minor hockey registrations have taken place, junior hockey tryouts are underway and the WOAA Senior hockey program is preparing for the 2000-01 playing season. Last season the Milverton 4- Wheel Drives defended their 1999 title with a four-game sweep of the of the Palmerston 8Is and have set their sights on the modern day record of four consecutive champi onships established by the 1991-94 Durham Thundercats. Standing in their way however are 14 opposing clubs all with the same intention of dethroning the champions. The league has divided into a North and South grouping and while we rationalize the decision is based on geographical location the truth is it is for the simplicity of drawing a schedule. For this reason Lucknow and Wingham find themselves trav elling north to compete against Wiarton, Shelburne. Durham, Elora, Palmerston, and new entry from Thornbury, rather than skating against their more natural rivals from Goderich, Clinton. Hensail, Monkton, Milverton, Wellesley and Tavistock. Before we question the sanity of the groupings one must realize the WOAA program operates on the simple democratic basis of majority rules. Many believe this format gives the teams too much control over league operations, not totally untrue pleas of chairman vote with the best league in mind, remain cutthroat in nature. The main complaint heard through the area last season was that on-ice violence was creeping back into the game, especially in terms of stick work. In an attempt to bring forth all concerns regarding the above the league itself proposed the following rule changes: 1) all fighting majors would become an automatic game ejection plus a one-game suspension. 2) the coach of any team accumu lating more than 46 minutes in penalties in any game would receive an automatic one-game suspension 3) repeat instigators in a fight would see their suspensions double following each incident. All motions were unanimously defeated suggesting those directly involved believe the violence issue has been greatly exaggerated by the media. As well the possibility of making the wearing of a half-visor mandato ry was discussed but the issue was dropped upon learning it made no significant savings in a team’s insur ance policy. The league’s main competition was at one time the rival Ontario Hockey Association but in actuality the WO A A long ago brushed aside any challenges. Today the OHA appears more interested in the larger more profitable centers, proof of which is their recent expansion into Cambridge, Brantford and Dundas. In contrast the WOAA philosophy has always been homebrew in nature. Yes, there are provisions for the use of imports but most teams sel dom fill their quota. Instead rules have been adopted to allow those forced to leave the area due to school, work or marital commit ments to return home under resident status. The hockey is fast paced, econom ical in price and features hometown heroes. Why not take the time this season to pay tribute to the administrative and organizational skills of the WOAA and its club members? / INSURANCE PREMIUMS TOO HIGH? A PEOPLE AROUND CRANBROOK By Peter Hagedoorn Call 887-6935 I was alerted by Graeme MacDonald of work in progress in the Cranbrook Cemetery. He asked me to take a look and to report on the work in the Cranbrook News. I went and saw that some 70 headstones are being restored and furnished with new foundations. Some of the very old head-stones from the 1850s had lost their bases and had fallen down or were listing at various angles. Although the work is not completed yet, those stones that have been repaired and shored up, are now in good condition again. Some of the older plots were bought in the latter half of the 19th century for $1.50 and then $1 was paid for perpetual care. Restoration and repair are costly and if there are any families that still have a connec tion with the old gravestones and want to make a donation towards the work done in the cemetery these donations can be made to the Grey Twp. municipal office. Clerk- Treasurer Brad Knight will process them. At the end of the year a tax receipt will be issued when request ed. Maureen Duffy did her traditional annual trip to Cranbrook and visited Peter Hagedoorn. The night sky was hazy and so the stars were not very much in evidence which was a dis appointment for Maureen, who loves to see the night sky in the countryside. In Toronto she very rarely gets the opportunity. Talking of night skies, next week around Sept. 13 is the phenomenon of the harvest moon, when the moon appears large and orange coloured in the eastern sky after dusk and appears to hang there for a long time. Tina and Alfred Zwiep visited Peter Hagedoorn as well and were invited to an Indonesian dinner. They used to run the “Dutch Mill” store in Listowel and could now sample the various Indonesian dish es prepared from the ingredients they sold. The euchre parties at the Cranbrook Community centre will be held again every first and third week on Friday evenings at 8 p.m. starting in October. Sharon Evans is organizing them and would appreci ate any volunteers to help her run the parties to call her at 887-6583. The Ethel euchre was held on Sept. 4 with 16 tables in play hosted by Dorothy Dilworth. Winners were: 50/50, Harold Metcalf; high lady, Edna McLellan; high man, Charlie Harrison, Joe Vollmer; lone hands. Helen Dobson, John Subject; low, Velma Sleightholm, Verna Crawford; tally, Shirley Verstoep, George Pearson, Isabelle Gray, Jim McGillawee, June Jacklin, Walter Harrifield. Ruby Armstrong, Adrian Ver.>toep. The next euchre will be held on Sept. 18 at 8:30 p.m. Check out our WEBSITE at www.northhuron.on.ca Form 2 AGGREGATE RESOURCES ACT Notice of Public Information Session The Township of Grey, County of Huron, R.R. #3, Brussels, Ontario NOG 1H0 hereby, give notice that a Public Information Session will be held on Monday, October 16th, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. at the Municipal offices of the Township of Grey, R.R. #3 Brussels, Ontario. The purpose of the Information Session is to present, to the public, the details of the application for a Class “A”, Category 3 License for above groundwater extraction of gravel. 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Important issues such as the status of this club and the continuing of its existence, also discussion on Bill 101 that is before Parliament this fall which will effect the way the snowmobile clubs in Ontario operate and financially function. All trail co-ordinators are expected to be in attendance. There are executive and volunteer positions still available within the club, which have to be filled. Refreshments will be provided. Let’s hear your thoughts on these issues before it is too late!!! For more information call DARRYL SEIGNER 348-9648 (H) 348-8703 (W) OR LOIS TODD 357-4036 Bell Mobility Cellular Phones prepaid $12995 Plus receive $50 air time StarChoice Satellite Systems Free installation until Sept. 30. 2000 ~ starting at $299. Receive $100 Free progamming credit + 5 Free Pay-per-view movies Countryside Appliances (previously AEG Countryside) 646 Campbell St., , P.O. Box 149, Lucknow, Ontario. 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