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HomeMy WebLinkAboutGoderich Signal Star, 2017-05-31, Page 39Ride the Riding Huron Bruce cyclists meet decision makers Join Lisa Thompson in a kick off to Ontario's Fourth Annual Bike Month as she Rides the Riding. Huron Bruce MPP will join Municipal Councillors from all over Huron Bruce along with local cyclists at the Clinton Spring Fair on Saturday June 3 at 830 am. All are welcome to bicy- cle in a Slow Roll guided group around the town for one half hour to experience the cycling culture of Clinton. The April 27 announce- ment that $50, million in provincial spending is being allocated to build cycling infrastructure as part of the Climate Action Plan should spur area cyclists to act in advocating for local projects. This ride is a chance to connectwith local decision makers and encourage cycling development for the benefit of the community. Increasing cycling would have cumulative societal benefits. According to the Cana- dian Medical Association, "a 10 per cent increase in physical activity could reduce direct health-care expenditures by $150 mil- lion a year. This does not include indirect costs such as lost productivity due to illness, premature death or a range of other factors, including mental illness and poor quality of life." Cycling can also help improve mental health. Stress management and a healthy work -life balance are important factors in maintaining mental wellbeing. According to Ontario's Ministry of Health and Long -Term Care, engaging in physical activities like cycling can help people cope with stress, build their self-confidence and form supportive friendships. The Port to Point Trail Association is sponsoring the event for Bike Month in June. There will be displays by Contributed photo Huron Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson will join local cyclists at the Clinton Spring Fair on June 3. The ride is a chance to connect with local decision makers and encourage cycling development for the benefit of the community. the Coalition Huron for Injury Prevention, Huron County Cycling Routes sub - Committee and informa- tion about the Waterfront Trail proposal for Huron County as well as The Better Together Bike Ride to End Hunger also in June. If interested, meet at the Clinton Fairgrounds Gate on Sat June 3 at 830 am to participate. For more information contact porttopoint@gmail. com or visit the Port to Point Trail Association at http://www.porttopoint. ca/. Wednesday, May 31, 2017 • Signal Star 39 League Results from the Sunset Mens Night Results from May 16 A Flight I,ow Gross: Dave Meriam with 35 Low Net: Austin O'Meara with 31 B Flight Low Gross: Brad Shipley with 38 Low Net: Chris Stanley with 33 C Flight Low Gross: Matt MacPhee with 39 Low Net: Ron Sowe.rby with 32 Senior A Flight Low Gross: "Pony Decoo with 42 Low Net: Bill Henderson with 36 Senior B Flight Low Gross: John Ferguson with 46 Low Net: Tom Moms with 39 CTP #10 Fred Shoemaker and Darren Scholl LD #14 Dave McDonald and Kirk Stewart Ladies Night Results May 11 A Flight Low Gross: Maureen Peet 45 Low Net: Brenda Jarrett 38 B Flight Low Gross: Anne Mclsaac with 51 Low Net: Donna Partridge with 38 C Flight Low Gross: Kathy Rivett with 51 Low Net: Betty Tomlinson with 34 Goderich Shuffleboard Maitland Men's Golf This week 54 players came out to play shuffleboard at the arena on McDonald Street. Upcoming events will be the Ontario Shuffleboard Associa- tion tournament, which will take place June 27 to June 29. Players are welcome to sign tip to play in the tourna- ment and spectators will be welcome. This week eight players won three games. The win- ners were Lloyd Hoy, Ben Prouse, Rosemary Swar- brick, Linda Muir, John White, Gerrit Dykeman, Jim Fielder and Kevin Wade. Lyle Muir was the winner of the coupon from Huronia Welding and Industrial Supplies. See you on the courts. Monday was a beauti- ful day for golf, and our Men's league took full advantage of it. George Vanderburgh won First low net with a score of 30, while Tom Smith took First low gross with.a score of 37. Gary Johnston was closest to the pin on hole one, and Tom Crawford took Sec- ond low gross with a score of 39. Other winners included Bill Vanstone (net 31.5), Terry Worsell (net 39), Carl Suchard (net 40), Scott Feagan (net 41) and Ben Lock- hart (net 41). goderichsignalstar.com Propertyen r c ion am 40+ Taxes � • FOR 175 LABELS! Many Styles To Choose From 120 Huckins Street, Goderich PHONE: 524-2614 FAX: 524-9175 Monday - Thursday 8 am - 5 pm & Friday 8 am - 4 pm D Flight Low Gross: Lillian Cole with 51 Low Net: Deb Shaw with 40 CHIP IN: Barb Lassaline, Sandy Sowerby Kathy Mac- Donald had chip ins this week Thursday May 18 Ladies Night League Better Ball Results First Place: Rena Brown and Liz Bartliff with 28 and Jayne Crebolder and Linda Kirkwood with 27 Second Place: Erin Peet and Karen Martin with 28 and Sharon Brown and Chris Couthard with 28 Third Place: Brenda Jarrett and Diane Irwin with 29 CHIP IN: Lois Lang had a chip in this week WiTUElg {ENEMTE JULY 20, 2017 Charity Hometown Heros C Y Hockey Game Local Heroes have successful seasons A trio of local hockey players had a successful winter on the ice and look forward to displaying their skills at the Hometown Heroes Hockey game on July 20th. Goderich resident Jamie Huber started the year in Prince George, BC,. before returning to Southwestern Ontario where he joined the Listowel Cyclones. Huber helped lead the Cyclones to their second-Cherrey Cup in franchise history, awarded to the top Junior B team in the Mid -Western Conference. During the 19 game playoff run, Huber collected 8 goals and 15 assists. He then joined the Cobourg Cougars of the Ontario Junior Hockey League, and went on to win the prestigious Royal Bank Cup, awarded to the top Junior A team in Canada. Huber will be playing in the Hometown Heroes hockeygame for the fourth time. PJ Conlon, also from Goderich, completed his first year playing NCAA hockey at Amherst College in Massachusetts. Following two successful seasons playing for the Junior A Victoria Grizzlies, Conlon transitioned to the college ranks where- he recorded 3 goals and 6 assists in 24 games. Off the ice, Conlon is pursuing a liberal arts degree with an interest in life sciences. Conlon will return to Goderich this summer where he will be working at Gateway Centre of Excellence In Rural Health, conducting a research project implementing an exercise program for mental health patients. He looks forward to playing in the Hometown Heroes Hockey game for the third time. Goderich resident Jake Ringuette spent his second year at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay where he is majoring in social work and competing for the Thunderwolves in the Ontario University Athletics conference. The five-year OHL graduate was a two-way force for the Thunderwolves, recording 2 goals and 7 assists in 27 games. Ringuette has played in the Hometown Heroes game since its inception in 2014 and looks forward to participating in the event again this year. All three Goderich residence will be showcasing their skills at the Hometown Heroes game on July 20th. 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