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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 2009-08-05, Page 30Page A30 - Goderich Signal -Star, Wednesday, August 5, 2009 Goderich Greeter -WELCOME SER VICE- Ifyou are a Newcomer, or know someone who is, call Kim Burgsma 524-5721 ...for Gift Certificates and local information! www.goderichgreeter.ca or email kim@goderichgreeter.ca ATTENTION Developers, Non-profit Organizations, Financial Institutions, Realtors and Interested Members of the Public Invitation to Public Information Sessions The purpose of these public sessions is to share information about the guidelines and criteria for the new Canada -Ontario Affordable Housing Programs. (Rental Housing Capital component will be held in the morning and the Homeownership component will be held in the afternoon). These information sessions will detail how interested proponents may apply through an Expression of Interest of up to $120,000 per unit to provide new, renovated or converted affordable housing in Huron County, or for potential new homeowners to participate in the Homeownership component where a maximum down payment of up to $19,679 per household is available for the purchase of a newly built home by qualifying households. For more information, you can log onto our website at Huron County Housing Services at huroncounty.ca or call Barbara Hall, Housing ServicLs Manager, at (519) 482-8505 or 1-888-371-5718. Ontario CanadE ItifflPnt w Plan to attend Equin REACH's Mricukiiral CENTRE OF HURON GRAND OPENING Saturday, September 12, 2009 169 Beech Street, just north of Clinton Raceway Doors open from 10 am to 6 pm Admission is FREE Just some of the attractions include: • Demo Clinic with Lindsay Grice • Maple the Milking Cow • EquiMania!! from Equine Guelph • Pig Mobile • Horse shoeing demonstrations • Riding and Driving Demonstrations • Prince Philip Cup Games Demo • Breed Demonstrations • Self-directed tours of REACH • Food booths with a variety of delicious menus from Huron County. Activities are scheduled throughout the day. Programs will be available soon at www.reachhuron.ca We still have limited spaces available for booths/participants. If your group would like to be involved, please contact REACH at 519 482 3998 Photo by Gerard Creces Rapt attention Mike Strickland (above left) and fellow Oldtimers, fans and the opposition have their eyes glued to the action in the Seabreeze/Oldtimers friendly exhibition game July 29 at Ag Park. Oldtimers win Hanover soccer tourney On Saturday July 25, the Goder- ich Oldtimers Soccer Club took to the pitch at Allan Park and Durham to compete for the coveted Hanover Cup. Goderich drove away champi- ons for the first time in many years by earning the best tournament record of three wins and a tie, eight goals for and two goals against. Goderich started the day out slow- ly, battling a young and speedy team from Chattsworth to a nil -nil draw. This game was action packed, with open end-to-end play and brilliant chances for both sides, yet neither team could find the score sheet. The Oldtimers found their scoring touch in their second game against a talented Windsor Caboto team, the same team that beat Goderich in the champion- ship game of their own tournament back in June. This game had a much different re- sult with the final score 4-1 in favour of the Goderich squad. Goal scorers were mid -fielder Rolf FrischKnecht, and strikers Peter Zembashi, Marty Salter, and Hassan Chamas. Goderich keeper Fred Schoemaker also made several highlight saves to preserve the convincing victory. The team's third game was against fellow league rival Huron United from Kincardine - perhaps the most intense game of the day since league bragging rights were on the line. God- erich jumped out to a quick two goal first half lead, with goals by strikers Zembashi and Salter. Kincardine scored midway through the second half to make the game close, but the Oldtimers prevailed for the 2-1 vic- tory and the championship but one win away! The final game was against host team Hanover. Goderich dominated with control and time of position for the entire game and handed the home team a 2-0 loss. Had several goal posts given way to goals, the score could have easily been much more lopsided. Goal scorers were striker Zembashi, his third of the day, and mid -fielder Leo Van der Voort. With the exception of a few brief periods of rain, it was an exceptional day to play football and an exception- al result. The Hanover tournament championship caps an outstanding first half of the season. Also contrib- uting to the Goderich victory with sound defensive play were fullbacks Peter Shephard, Steve Bidwell, for- mer Goderich resident Jack Goobie, Henk Pardys, Mike Strickland, and Nick Jennings. The midfield was dominated all day by Gregg Dewin- ter, Craig Caldwell, Gerd Keller, Au- relio Henriques and Randy Stoddart. The victory also marks a sad farewell to newcomer Salter as he leaves for permanent residence in Saskatoon. The team wishes he and his family many safe and happy adventures in the prairie province. League play continues for Goder- ich August 8, 10:30 a.m. at Ag Park field against Chattsworth. Sailors making big changes for season From NEW, Page 28 goaltending for this upcoming season. Gethke has been unbelievable between the pipes at the spring and summer skates. His intensity and unwillingness to give up on pucks will be a crowd pleaser this season. Mitchell shows a competitive edge for the Goderich team that you will see when the pressure is on and the game is on the line. Tyler Durst brings an intensity and passion to the game that will complement our team's style. Thomas Bedour, a Major Midget 'AAA' Lakers player last season, will fit in nicely with his intensity on the fore check and willingness to compete in the tough areas of the ice. Dean Reynolds is a terrific addition to the blue line, Dean's work ethic, strength of character and poise under pressure is another strong addition. There are still several roster spots left on the club. With the expectation of several players looking to become part of our new hockey program we expect some competitive excitement at camp as players battle for the remaining po- sitions. All interested players should contact Todd Goetz at todd.goetz@sailorshockey.ca or phone 519-482-1541. Goderich Junior 'C' Sailors opening home game is Fri- day, September 18 at 8:30 p.m. at the Maitland Recreation Centre — Sifto Arena. We guarantee that you will see a game day environment that will excite all ages of hockey fans. We will be debuting several fan and family -friendly activities throughout the game that rival what is done at the professional levels. These activities will become part of the norm for Junior 'C' Sailor hockey action in Goderich. Don't miss out!