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PAGE 8. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JULY 22, 2004.
Sports
U-11 Thunder ends
regular season with
loss to Wingham
The I 1 th and final game of the
regular U-11 Blyth Thunder soccer
team was held in Wingham at the
lower Madill soccer field against
Wingham CIBC. Thunder's game
captain was Katie Packer.
Wingham was first to score in the
game. They took a quick lead with
three goals scored in the first half.
Blyth played a strong half and
kept getting the ball in Wingham's
defensive zone. However, they just
couldn't get the ball into the net.
Wingham was first to score again
atter the half-time break. Blyth
forward Tanner Merner made a great
pass to Brent Drost who scored
Blyth's only goal in the game.
Witigham went on to score two more
goals before the final whistle
blew.
Greg Roetcisoender made many
good saves throughout the game as
Blyth's goalkeeper. Blyth had a
difficult game keeping Wingham's
strong offence away from their own
net. The final score was 6-1 for
Wingham.
"Blyth players should be proud of
themselves for their excellent
sportsmanship," said coach Mary
Anti Drost. "They kept playing a
good clean game and continued with
their best effort from start to finish."
Blyth Thunder will be one of the
20 teams participating in the final
year-end U-11 tournament held in
Clinton, from July 19-24.
Keeping kids safe
around the pool Coming through
There was plenty of action when the Blyth U-18s hosted Goderich in tournament play July 12.
(Vicky Bremner photo)
A home swimming pool can he
dangerous for children.
The American Academy of
Pediatrics suggests that you not
install one until your children are
older than five years old. if you do
have a home pool, it's important to
protect your family.
* A child should never be
unsupervised for even a moment in
or near the pool, even a wading
pool. Stay within an arm's length of
the child. Those supervising the
pool should know CPR and be
capable of rescuing a child, if
needed.
* Install a fence around all sides
of the pool to separate it from the
house and yard. Gates should be
self-closing and self-latching. with
latches beyond your child's reach.
Do not place chairs or tables near a
fence that kids could use to climb
over the fence.
* Empty all wading pools
immediately after use. Store them
upside down and out of children's
reach.
* Do not let children dive into
water unless they have been taught
proper diving techniques. an adult is
present and the water is greater than
nine-feet deep.
*Rescue equipment, a telephone,
emergency numbers and a first-aid
kit should be near the pool.
* When the pool isn't in use, you
still need to be wary of children.
Remove all toys from the pool after
use so children aren't tempted to
reach for them. Secure the pool by
covering it with a pool cover.
making sure water doesn't collect
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Eye on the ball
The batter's got a bead on the ball during this game at the
Ethel tournament hosted this past weekend by the
Molesworth Maitland Bowling Association. This contest
was between the Molesworth Mayhem and the Used 2 B
Good (the Ethel Minor Ball committee team). (Vicky Bremner
photo)
GREAT TIPS FOR SUMMER ENTERTAINING
1. Equal opportunity. Provide an assortment of low-alcohol and alcohol-
free drinks — Mocktails, non-alcoholic punch, pop, bottled water, tea and
coffee — to all guests, not just the designated drivers.
2. Water, water, everywhere. In warmer weather, it's more important than
ever to have plenty of drinking Water on hand to prevent your guests from
becoming dehydrated.
3. Put the drinks on ice. If you're serving alcohol at your party, enjoy it
after you've finished with sports or other physical activities. Drinking and
driving, swimming, diving or boating simply don't mix.
4. Take the fizz out. If you serve an alcoholic punch, use a non-carbonated
base such as fruit juice. Carbonation makes the body absorb alcohol faster.
5. Your serve. It's a good idea to serve drinks yourself or appoint a reliable
friend as bartender because guests tend to drink more when it's an open bar.
Resist pushing drinks on guests or rushing to refill glasses — people may
accept drinks they don't want to avoid appearing rude. Keep a shot glass
next to the bottles — good measurement makes all the difference.
6. Chow down. Provide food from the moment people arrive and
throughout the party so no one drinks on an empty stomach. High-starch
and protein foods (meats, veggies, cheeses, light dips and breads) are good
choices, while salty, sweet or greasy snack foods increase thirst.
7. Happy trails. Do whatever it takes to prevent drinking and driving by
your guests. Encourage them to use designated drivers, car pools, public
transportation or taxis. Keep cash and taxi numbers on hand. And be
prepared to take away car keys. Remember never to ride in a vehicle or
boat with someone who's been drinking.
8. Be the host with the most. Drink alcohol sparingly yourself. As the host,
you'll be better able to stay on top of, and avoid, potential problems when
you can think clearly and act quickly.