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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2004-01-22, Page 9le 1" fffarrialge, CRA/G N/CHOLSON NTREFID knOilociu, Catch. 'Up Ca Sane C' eat Reading! Drop in to our offices in Blyth and Brussels and look through our wide selection of books The Citizen Blyth Brussels 523-4792 887-9114 1/19- -42?44e014:07#1y 13 Pi 0 ID I-I IRc3EN "Your Arctic Cat Sledquarters" ARCTIC car What Snowmobiling's All About. TM Service to most makes of small engines Automotive farm and tire service 519-345-2248 Fax: 519-345-2790 Jim Bauer email: bktire@bellnet.ca Mike Kells G & M Auto Parts • 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 C Auto Parts Plus On Jan. 12 against Wingham AE the team turned it around to win 7-5. It was a big first period with Thomas Lecomte, McDowell with a hattrick, Roman Sturzenegger and Robertson all skating in to score. Assists went to Bokhout, three; Trevor McArter, three.; LeComte; Robertson and McDowell. For Wingham Ben Procter and Justin Thompson bulged the twine. The opponents made it interesting in the second period with Thompson and Blake East scoring, while Blyth failed to add to their tally. Thompson scored his hattrick in the third, but it was cancelled with Bokhout snuck one by the goalie to seal the victory. Blake Hesselwood assisted. Playoffs begin this week for the team. .!,v • 31e * 4":40:40#0;0-.18,- fktif WINTER SALES EVENT Thursday-Sunday January 22-25 trisi .* 74 ANYTHING NOT ON SALE INCLUDES BOTH TAXES le. * • -* • ** *e! (Across from G.G. Goettler Furniture) ,; 20* lit; 59 Mill St., Dublin (519) 345-9922 • ALL PRINTS 20% TO 50°16 REMAINING CHRISTMAS MERCHANDISE 40%.,, ALL BEDDING 20 Ye OFF PINE CALENDAR ALL ALL LG. COUNTRY HOME CANDLES $17.39 FRAMED NOSTALGIA HOCKEY $14.99 ALL CLOCKS o 25'OFF • • FRAME $19.99 LIGHTING 25%0FF CALENDARS $14.99 Ontario's Furniture Village Dublin Ps* Mercantile THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2004. PAGE 9. Busy weekend for Tykes Caution, logging ahead! It was a busy weekend for Brussels Tykes with a game at home and away. On Saturday, Jan. 17 the team hosted Seaforth and fell short in this 8-3 contest. The first period was even with each team scoring two. Bulging the twine for Brussels were the TenPas brothers Brody and Hayden. Hayden also picked up an assist, along with Anthony Vader on Brody's goal. A solid second and third for Seaforth quickly put the game out of reach for the hosts, as they allowed their opponents three in each period. Brock McLean, with an assist from H. TenPas scored the last goal for Brussels late in the second period. Despite the score, Colton Hastings made several great saves between the pipes. The next day was more of the same as the Tykes travelled to Seaforth and lOst this one 7-1. Goalie Anthony Vader saw lots of action at the net, while several breakaways for the visitors were thwarted. Scoring the lone Brussels goal in the first period was B. TenPas off the stick of Tanner Cardiff. By Craig Nicholson (©2004 by Craig Nicholson. All rights reserved.) Bantam Dogs win, lose An active logging road is a scary place to be riding your snowmobile. Normally, the surface is ploughed down to the dirt and any hard packed snow has been treated with sand or gravel so the logging trucks have good traction. Often, these are pieces of trees or small rocks scattered about. There are few if any trail signs. On either side, the snowbanks are typically high and steep where the snow has been piled by consecutive ploughings. No escape for a snowmobile there... Scary enough? How about fully- loaded logging trucks high-tailing it to the mill with drivers who correctly think they have complete right of way — and who mostly couldn't stop in time if they suddenly encountered an unexpected sled. It's not a place most snowmobilers want to be. However, if you do any amount of touring, chances are that you will ride an active logging road sooner or later. Normally what happens is that you plan your route and your destination. Often, once you've started there will be no other trail to get where you need to go. Usually, there is little warning about a logging operation ahead. Nothing on your trail map. No warning at the hotel. No indication from other riders or from anyone else. Suddenly, after riding many kilometres, maybe past the point of no return time and fuel-wise, you spot a sign that says "Caution. Logging Ahead." It's located right at the place where the groomed trail is ploughed to the earth for as far as you can see. Maybe there's a sign indicating which way to go and how far you'll have to travel on bare ground. Maybe there's even a detour, likely poorly marked. But it's just as likely that you'll be deposited on that active logging road to fend for yourself. If so, here's what to do. Make sure your entire group is together. Agree on which direction to go. Slow the pace down so that you have good control and ample opportunity to implement avoidance measures. Spread out, leaving lots of room between sleds so that if a logging truck suddenly appears, everyone has as much time as possible to react and get out of the way. The leader should watch the road ahead for signs of oncoming traffic, especially at blind spots such as The Brussels Atoms are leading heir playoff series against Howick .wo games to one. On Saturday, Jan. 17 the squad travelled to Howick. Ty Sebastian started the scoring for Brussels, assisted by Nic Gowing, who then turned around and scored one of his own off a penalty shot. Sebastian and Gowing teamed again for Brussels third goal. Shea McLean skated in, after Derek Wood set up the play, to increase his team's lead. Two more goals by Gowing completed his hattrick. Eric Dwyer hills and corners. The leader must be prepared to get out of the way fast, possibly with no time to warn those behind. The leader's primary job is to avoid collision and warn the logging driver that there are sleds on the road ahead. Frequently, the driver will radio to the base that sleds are on the road so other trucks will be aware of your presence. Meanwhile, the second rider is responsible for watching the leader and staying far enough behind that if the leader suddenly reacts to an oncoming truck, the second rider has time to warn everyone behind. All riders should understand that a logging truck is unlikely to stop, particularly if it's on a slippery stretch or an ascent. Hopefully, it will slow down as much as possible. It's difficult to know from which direction logging trucks may be coming (there may be two-way traffic), so it's also important that the last two riders have rear view mirrors (as everyone should). The tail rider's job is to keep an eye out for an overtaking logging truck and to make sure its driver sees that there are sleds ahead. It's difficult to warn the rest of your group, but if everyone is moving at a moderate pace, one of the last two riders should be able to catch up and pass the word up the line. If you see anyone involved in the logging operation, be sure to stop and ask if trucks are running, which way and when. Also ask where the groomed trail picks up again and if that person can radio your presence to others in the operation. Finally, don't stop on a logging road unless absolutely necessary, and then only pulled over tight to the right bank in single file on a long straight stretch with excellent sight lines. Keep track of the distance traveled on the ploughed road so you can inform other riders and any hospitality establishments in the area. Until the next time, remember that snowmobiling is an off-road activity, so you ride OFSC trails at your own risk. For the Tour Planner and Trail Condition Reports check out www.ofsc.on.ca and look under trails. Craig Nicholson is a regular contributor to Snow Goer Canada's Snowmobiling Magazine. The Intrepid Snowmobiler also appears on radio and on Snowmobiler Television. The opinions expressed are solely those of the author. assisted on the first goal. McLean scored the seventh goal, assisted by Wood, then Gowing finished the scoring with one more to make it 8-0. Ryan Baker earned the shutout, while Morgan Deitner provided some solid defence. Sunday, Jan. 18 was another whitewash in Brussels. Goals in this 5-0 effort were scored by Gowing with two, Sebastian, Ryan Sholdice and Zack Watson. Assists were earned by Sebastian with two, Gowing, Evan Smith and Sholdice. Baker earned another shutout. The Blyth Bantams Bulldogs suffered a big loss and a solid victory in local hockey. action. On Jan. 5 the team took on a strong Zurich squad and came up on the short end of a 12-2 score. Scoring for Blyth were Johnathon McDowell and Curtis Robertson. Derek Yotrngblut earned an assist. Peters plays in CHLIMIL game Blyth native Justin Peters was one of many talented players that had the opportunity to play at the 2004 Home Hardware CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game on Jan. 21 at the John Labatt Centre in London. In earlier years, Peters, 17, was a player with the Blyth Minor Hockey Association and is now going into his second year with the Toronto St. Michael's Majors as a goalie. Not only were they given the chance to play hockey with some of best players in Canada, but they were coached by Don Cherry and Bobby Orr, who have been on the benches for the past seven of eight games. - The CHL's top 40 players were showcased at the game and were eligible for selection in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft which was held in Raleigh, N.C. in June. The players were selected by the NHL's 30 teams. Help protect the environment Reduce, reuse , and recycle Atoms lead playoff series