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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2006-09-14, Page 8BRUSSELS MINOR SOCCER Annual General Meeting Monday, September 25 8 pm BMGCC. Upstairs ALL PARENTS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND Many positions must be filled for 2007 Season. Alzheimer's disease: Signs to look out for (NC)—Do any of the following behaviours seem familiar? • Forgetting things more and more • Asking the same question over and over • Having increasing trouble with language • Difficulty performing familiar tasks Disorientation of time and place • Poor or decreased judgment • Problems with abstract thinking • Misplacing things • Mood or behaviour change • Changes in personality • • Loss of initiative If you or someone close to you is experiencing some of the signs and symptoms above, it could be Alzheimer's disease. You should speak to your physician soon. Further information can be obtained by calling 1-888-370-6444 to speak to a registered nurse. - News Canada 6"./ 1./11 V10 %WV 1.1\I 1."01 %/V %AI %I %/V h".0 (.4 ) ) ) ) ) ) NEW PLAYERS PLEASE PROVIDE A PHOTOCOPY OF YOUR BIRTH CERTIFICATE Blyth Junior Broomball Registration Saturday, September 2 and Saturday, September 16 9:00 am - 12:00 noon at Blyth arena for all boys and girls ages 8-19 Register early to avoid a late fee Any questions please call Linda Pease 519-523-9558 or Tracy Cook 519-523-9592 ,,A1 ON" "" /N/1 PN." 10"vol ON" ON" Pv1 ON,11 ON" Collectors' Show & Tell September 16 - 10 am - 4 pm North Huron Museum 274 Josephine Street, Wingham, Ontario Sec collections of French Ivory - and Depression Glass Talk to local collectors about Vintage Games and Wingham Mtmorabilia Learn more -about -old hats, ' gloves & accessories, folk art, royalty souvenirs & carved wooden birds Admission by donation. Bid at' the Sweet Treats. Silent Auction for mouth-watering desserts that will g6 home with the highest bidders. Enjoy local performers at the Wingham Heritage Theatre All in one place - the North Huron Town Hall on Wingham's main street. Look for the yellow brick building with the bell tower. Call (519) 357-1096 PAGE 8. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2006. Sports Blyth brothers begin next phase of hockey careers In training Justin Peters, 20, left Tuesday for the Stanley Cup-winning Carolina Hurricanes' training camp. Peters signed with the team in June and hopes to be chosen for one of the two farm teams. (Bonnie Gropp photo) By Bonnie Gropp Citizen editor When Justin Peters was drafted to the Stanley Cup-winning Carolina Hurricanes it was pretty exciting news for the hometown fans in Blyth who had watched him hone his skills. Now it 'looks as if his brother Anthony is heading in the same direction. The 15-year-old goalie, who recently played with the AAA Lakers, was picked up in May bythe Ontario Hockey League's Oshawa Generals. With training camp behind him, he is now attending school in Oshawa waiting for the season to start. "We played an exhibition game Sept., 5 which we won 8-2. I was in goal for the first half and got a shutout," said Anthony. Justin, 20, who signed with the Hurricanes in June left Tuesday for their training camp. Prior to the draft he played with St. Mike's Majors, then after being selected by the NHL team went to the Plymouth Whalers in December. With the contract, Justin is now on the payroll. "I'm part of the organization now." This means that if he performs well, he will play for one of the two farm teams, the Albany River Rats in the American Hockey League or the East Coast Hockey League's Florida Everblades. "I hope to be playing with one of them, but it all depends on how I get along." This is the second time Justin has trained with pros, having been at the Hurricaness' camp last year. "It's very exciting," he said, adding that the veterans are "pretty good" with the rookies. "But you are just a rookie until you prove yourself." Peak condition is important in order for any hockey player to prove their value. "To get better you have to condition and train," said Justin, which he did all summer. He worked out in Goderich with Cal O'Ri ey from Brucefield who was drafted by the NHL Nashville Predators. "His dad trains us and we worked on hand and eye co-ordination." The past two weeks he has spent mornings in Kitchener tending goal against professionals. "You get used to their shot. It's a lot different than junior hockey. They have a quicker release on the shot and pick the corners better. The pace is faster." Justin also spent two weeks this summer in Toronto with a goalie coach and was in Carolina for a week doing goalie-specific drills to improve technique. "I can see a lot of things that can get better. I need to. 'But I do seeareas where I am getting better." "When I'm on my game the puck hits me because I'm in the right position. That positioning technique is something I've been work ing on with the goalie coach." Anthony said he and his brother 'are both butterfly-style goalies, which means dropping to their knees to make saves. "I watched Justin play ever since I can remember, so our styles are very similar. We like to play the puck." Justin says he has become more of a hybrid defender balancing the drop to the knees technique with standing up to make saves. The brothers admit to a healthy competition between them, but are supportive of the other's accomplishments. "I'm really happy for Justin right now," said the younger Peters. "We're competitive around the house, sure. But when it comes to hockey we just want each other to do great," said Justin. This latest achievement for his brother, he said, is "cool. Very exciting." Anthony is looking forward to the next level, of course. "My goal is the NHL. Realistically you have to be a certain age to be in the dradso after my third season of OHL I can go in To Oshawa Anthony Peters, 15 completed his first training season as a member of the Oshawa Generals Ontario Hockey League team. (News Record photo) the draft." Moving away from home, says Anthony, has been a mixed bag. "It's a new experience, the fans have been great. But leaving friends and family behind was tough at first." However, as always it comes down to the hockey. "Right now, I'm playing at a high level of hockey, the best in Ontario," said Anthony, who was also one of four Ontario under- 17 _goalies to be shortlisted at a June identification camp for Team _ Ontario. More than 80 players competed. His older brother appreciates that their hard work as set them on a course that many only dream about. "I think like every minor hockey kid, I wanted to play at the highest level possible. I am fortunate that I was able to keep moving on."