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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2000-10-25, Page 11THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2000. PAGE 11. Lightning strikes for 1 vein Taking play to a Highlander level Adam and Chris Corbett are excelling as members of the AAA Grey-Bruce Chapman Ice Cream Major Atom Highlanders. Brussels Boys score with Atom Highlanders By Janice Becker Citizen staff From the first time they strapped on skates at just two until the tender age of 11, the Corbett brothers have moved from beginners to AAA hock­ ey veterans. Twins Adam and Chris of Brussels began playing organized hockey when they were in kindergarten, staying at Tyke for three years before moving to Novice. They participated in AAA summer hockey in Durham for two years as Novices and were scouted for the Grey-Bruce Highlanders AAA Minor Atom squad. Coached by Frank Colton in Durham, the boys say he was a very good coach and asked them to play for him on the Highlanders. When the newly-formed Huron- Perth AAA Lakers could not ice a Minor Atom team, Adam and Chris were given permission to play for the Highlanders. With three seasons under their belts with many of the same players, Chris and Adam say they are really enjoying playing for the team. “There is a big difference from playing locally,” says Adam. Because of the AAA designation, the players are much closer together in terms of skill level. “It is better than playing with kids at all different levels,” says Chris, as he explains a missed scoring oppor­ tunity and a reliance on the defence to not let the other team pick up a loose puck and score. Chris adds that the pace is a lot faster. Adam says they have learned a lot of plays. Mom Abi Corbett also likes the boys playing for the Highlanders as there is less pressure from outside sources. “The Highlanders are a great group of kids, the level of play is good and we enjoy the parents,” she says. Playing for a AAA team requires tremendous commitment by both the players and the family. The Corbetts, including father Charles, travel an hour and 15 minutes for practice dur­ ing the week then play two games most weekends. Their competitors include Welland, St. Catharines, Niagara Falls, Burlington, Brampton, Halton and Guelph. Play started in mid-September and continues through April play-offs. The boys also have the opportuni­ ty to recover some of the cost of reg­ istration by selling advertising to sponsors for a team directory. As for their future in hockey, both boys already have a favourite Junior C team for which they would like to play. Highlanders tie, vein Grey Bruce Chapman Ice Cream Highlanders Major Atom played two games at home this weekend. Game one was played in Markdale against Niagara Falls. This game ended in a 3-3 tie. For the Highlanders Chris Corbett scored a hattrick. Assists went to Jim Hutchinson, Jeff Colton and Luke Bester. In net for the Highlanders making some awesome saves was Colton Routenburg. Game two of the weekend was played in Chesley against St. Catharines. The Highlanders won 6- 1. Scoring for the Highlanders were Derek Widmeyer from Rhys Thomas and Conor Gill, Thomas from Widmeyer and Bester, Colton from Jay Tremble, Gill from Hutchinson, Kevin McArthur from Jordan Wright and Mike Longpre and Thomas from Gill. In the net for this game was Sean Vanbeurban. Elect Jeff Howson Councillor of North Huron Ward of Blyth Your support would be appreciated on election day The Saugeen Maitland Lightning AA Bantam girls hosted Niagara Falls for a double header at Howick Community Centre on Sunday, Oct. 22. In the opening morning game, Niagara was strong in the first period but came up empty-handed and the tide shifted when Heather Walker swung around the defence and found the comer with a hard wrist shot to end the period. Close checking by Lightning for­ wards Crystal Ferguson, Katie Whytock and Jocelyn Carter along with backchecking by Jackie Zacher and Brittany Roberts kept the Falls at bay until Walker, assisted by Jessica Mann put Saugeen up by two, mid­ way through the second. Early in the third, Krista Cameron, assisted by Brittany Kellington and Walker, added to the Blyth Skating Club plans annual fundraiser The Blyth and District Community Centre is holding a skate-a-thon on October 28, sponsored by the Blyth Minor Hockey and Figure and Power Skating Clubs. Anyone is welcome to participate. Pledge sheets avail­ able at the arena or by calling 523- 4766. Registration takes place from 8:30 to 9 a.m. and skating gets underway at 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Children under seven skate until 11 a.m. The event will be monitored by traffic controllers to ensure the safe­ ty of all participants. There will be prizes to be won that have been generously donated by various groups and local businesses. Breaks will be taken every hour with refreshments and snacks being pro­ vided. The booth will be open as well. Mitchell PeeWees edge Brussels In a very evenly matched contest, Oct. 21, the Brussels PeeWee Rep team took on Mitchell AE. Brussels struck first when Adam McClure set up Matt White at 5:22 of the first. Mitchell evened the tally less than a minute later to end the period. The home team took the lead in the second, scoring at 12:32 before Brussels drew even at 7:36. Mitchell jumped to a 3-2 lead only to see Brussels tie it up again. However, a power play goal at 14 seconds and another quick shot with eight seconds left in the frame put the hometowners up 5-3. Brussels was only able to get one back in the third for the 5-4 loss. total and less than a minute later, Kellington from Cameron clicked to put a stranglehold on the Niagara team. Strong defence by Mann, Amanda Hill, Candice Robertson and Bridget Shedden, along with some big saves by Terri Allen notched her second shutout in as many games to down the visitors 4- 0. In the afternoon match, Niagara Falls found themselves in hot water with a penalty 30 seconds mto the game for high sticking. Although the Lightning was all over them, hot Niagara goaltending and a little luck on some rebounds, kept the puck out of the net. Midway in the period, Niagara got a break when the puck deflected off a defense’s skate on a pass from behind the net and found its way past Allen. Just past the halfway mark of the With each new year comes the escalating costs of running hockey and skating clubs in Blyth. Organizers hope that the skate-a-thon venture will continue to be a major fundraising event. "Keep LIN on County Council" sponsored by the Committee to elect LIN STEFFLER MAYOR HURON EAST NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING CONCERNING A PROPOSED OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT AFFECTING THE TOWNSHIP OF MORRIS TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the County of Huron and the Township of Morris will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, November 21, 2000 at 7:45 p.m. in the Morris Township Municipal Office located aiong Countv Road #16 to consider a proposed Official Plan Amendment under Section 17 of the Planning Act. The following item will be considered: Official Plan Amendment No. 1 This proposed official plan amendment would add Section 5.3.1.10. (agricultural consents) to the Morris Township Secondary Plan. Under certain conditions this amendment would permit the severance of one residence, on a parcel of land 21 hectares or more, where there are two separate permanent residences which were in existence prior to June 5, 1986. Notwithstanding this, an exception has been proposed to Part of South Part Lot 14, Concession 9 which includes two residences and which is 1.7 hectares in size. All other provisions of the Morris Township Secondary Plan will apply. ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support or opposition to the proposed official plan amendment. Written submissions for the official plan amendment may be forwarded to J. A. Murray (address below). IF A PERSON or public body files a notice of appeal of a decision in respect of the proposed official plan amendment to the Ontario Municipal Board and does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or does not make written submissions before the proposed official plan amendment is adopted, the Ontario Municipal Board may dismiss all or part of the appeal. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION relating to the proposed official plan amendment is available for inspection during regular office hours at the office of the Huron County Planning and Development Department, Court House, Goderich, between 8:30 and 4:30 p.m. If you wish to be notified of the adoption of the proposed official plan amendment, you must make written request to the address noted below. DATED AT THE COUNTY OF HURON THIS 24TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2000. J.A. Murray, Clerk-Administrator County of Huron Court House Goderich, Ontario, N7A 1M2 second period, Niagara found them­ selves shorthanded again but failed to survive the onslaught and the game was tied when Cameron found the mark assisted by Walker. The third was back and forth with some good chances at both ends. Zacher was slow getting up after a stiff check resulting in another pow­ erplay for Saugeen Maitland but their goalie saved the day for Niagara when she robbed Roberts on a breakaway to end the game knotted at one all. Saugeen Maitland’s next games are 11:30 and 3 p.m. in Howick on Oct. 29. Curling Club gears up for season Brussels Curling Club’s executive meeting was held at the home of the president, Brad Speiran. Secretary-treasurer Velma Locking read the minutes of the last meeting and the treasurer’s report. Membership dues will remain the same. Merv Bauer reported that ice time is up to $85.60 an hour. It was decided to start curling in November with mixed curling Monday at 8 p.m. and ladies' curling Tuesday at 1 p.m.