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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1998-11-18, Page 15Weekend of extremes Centenaires replace rJ Nigro with Papple behind their bench It was the best of weekends. It was the worst of weekends. Seaforth's Centenaires fired head coach Brian Nigro after an embarrassing 9-4 loss at Mitchell Friday, then rebounded by earning three of a possible four points on the road against a pair of tough opponents at Port Stanley and Thamesford in the OHA Junior "D"evelopment League on the weekend, under his interim replacement Jason Papple. Saturday night the local juniors came back from a 4-1 deficit after the first period, to pick up a point in the standings for a 6-5 overtime loss against the Lakers at the Port. The hometowners scored with no time left on the clock in the extra period. Sunday night's victory in their third game in three nights against the West (Yeck) Conference co - leading Trojans was particularly heartening. The Centenaires won it 4-1 at Thamesford with two defencemen out sick, and without ace marksman Steve McInally, not in the lineup because of injury. "If we never won another game, but played the way we did Sunday and most of Saturday I wouldn't have a problem with it," says former assistant and new coach, Papple. "We had more discipline and hustle than I've seen yet this year. The guys showed a lot of character this weekend." He called it "their finest performance of the year." BIG POWERPLAY He also described Friday's defeat against the Cents' arch -rivals at Mitchell as "their worst loss of the season." The Cents unveiled their new uniforms in that game, but didn't look so hot coming off the ice after a second period in which the Hawks scored five consecutive powerplay goals, to win the game going away. Papple was the head coach of Seaforth's OMHA "CC" champion midgets last season. Nigro, from Stratford, was in his second season at the Cents' helm. He made it to within one game of the Morcnz Division final last season, before the defending champion Seaforth juniors were ousted by Exeter. Seaforth's third-place record fell to seven wins and 10 losses after last Friday night's loss to Morenz- leading Mitchell. Centenaires' president Pete Martene says Papple has been named interim head coach until the club's executive meets to decide what it is going to do. Manager Dave Parsons helped him behind the bench Saturday and Sunday nights. HOCKEY OHA JUNIOR "D"EVELOPMENT LEAGUE Seaforth Centenaires (Nov. 15) Seaforth 4 at THAMESFORD 1 (Nov. 14) C4th 5 at PORT STANLEY 6 (OT) (Nov. 13) Seaforth 4 at MITCHELL 9 FUTURE GAMES: • a Lambeth Lancers at SEAFORTH CENTENAIRES, 8:30 p.m. Sat: Centenaires AT NORTH MIDDLESEX (Parkhill), 8:15 p.m. WOAA SENIOR 'A' (Nov. 13) Goderich 8 at CLINTON 4 (Nov. 8) Clinton 1 LUCKNOW 5 (Ted Sills and Paul McLlwain of Seaforth assisted on the first and only goal of the game for the Radars) (Nov. 6) Monkton 1 at CLINTON 5 (Brent vanden Akker scored for Clinton. and set up another. McLLwain and Sills each had two assists) CURTIS-PARKE JASON PAPPLE "It was a very difficult decision based on Brian's rapport with a great many of the players but, although this may be seen as a benefit in coaching, it seemed to spell his demise because he was unable to push production and garner respect from others on the team," according to the statement released by Parsons. The hockey club is worried about missing the playoffs. "With the obvious parity in the league this year there was no time to wait, especially in light of Friday's dreadful exhibition against Mitchell." Sunday night t at Thamesford, Mark Van Dooren and Adam Leonhardt teamed up to give Seaforth an early lead on the powerplay, but the Trojans tied it on a "had bounce" near the end of the first period. BAKER NETS WINNER The score remained knotted at 1-1 until Jay Baker cashed a pass from Jason Henderson with what proved to be the winner. The Cents padded the final score with a pair of empty - netters at the end. Saturday night at Port Stanley, Brendan Rolph, J.D. Nolan, Scott Van Dooren, and Jon Chambers scored for Seaforth, who fought back from three goals down and dominated the last two periods of the game. controlling play until seven seconds were left in the extra period. Despite out -shooting their hosts, the Centenaires found themselves on the short end of a 4-0 score at Mitchell Friday until Clint Kerr put them on the hoard late in the first. McInally got another one back for Seaforth five minutes into the second, before the Hawks went on their powerplay binge and blew them away. McInally scored again in the third, and Tim Sills got the other Seaforth goal. "It was frustrating for everyone," Papple says. "Even when we outplay the other team, if they score first we seem to lost our momentum." From the Witch's Den CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE •Wooden Furniture •Wooden Crafts and more! THURS. NOV. 26TH 5:00-10:00 pm AT Harpurhey (5th house on the right coming from Seaforth) Penny 527-0391 Diane 522-2055 Susan Mane Curtis, daughter of Harold & Paye Dalrymple of Seaforth and ohn Kenneth Parke, son of the late Ken & Blanche Parke were united in marriage on October 17, 1998 at 3 pm at Brucefield United Church Rev Doreen Canavan officiating Maid of honour was Julie Eckert of Bruceheld. friend of the bode Bndesmaids were Patty Johnston of Mitchell, sister of the bride. Annette Cook of Goderich, friend of the bride. Susan Holmes of Mississauga, sister of the groom, Vicki Dalrymple of Seaforth, sister of the bode and Amanda Curtis of Clinton. daugh- ter of the bnde & groom. Rowergirls were Amber & Ashley Parke of Clinton, daughters of the bride & groom Bestman was Rob Rau of Zurich, friend of the groom Ushers were Gary Elliot of B C., Shannon Mellor Clinton, Kevin Armstrong of Clinton, all friends of the groom, Larry Dalrymple of Walton, brother of the bode and Michael Curtis of Clinton. son of the bride & groom. Soloist was Sarah Noakes of Seaforth. Organist was Mary Moffatt of Kippen Scripture reader was Mark Westlake of Grand Bend and candlelighters were Melissa & Jenna Smith, nieces of the bode and Andrew & Michael Holmes, nephews of the groom A dinner & reception was held at the Stanley Community Complex The couple honeymooned in 'Niagara Palls and are 14,now residing at RR 4 Clinton Photography by Gregor Campbell - - Susan & John would like to thank everyone for making their day a very special one f M.C.L. SOUND f f FULL D.J. SERVICE .. Book Your Receptiorts, f f Byck & Does early! f f i For more info. call f .„ John McLeod .0, f 482-9984 f f evenings f HAPPY 50th ANNIVERSARY Ross & Louise Smale Nov. 24th /HAPPY 25' WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Ken & Deb Janmatt Nov. 17th Love, . {I/ your family 144 ,,p� f4 St. Columban SOCCER ASSOCIATION is hosting a EUCHRE PARTY Friday, December 4/98 8:00 p.m. St. Patrick's Church Basement Admission - $7.50/person Lunch provided door opens at 7:30 Proceeds to Minor Soccer MAPLEWOOD MANOR PRESENTS... Meal Away Day! (For Seniors) Featuring Home Cooked Meals! Due to popular demand, Meal Away Day will be held on the first Tuesday of each month. Where: Maplewood Dining Room. Time: 12:45 Cost: $5.00 per person Please call 527-1440 for plate reservations on or by Monday, November 30/98 Take time to pamper yourself and enjoy! Rides Available TME HURON EXPOSITOR, NOVEMBER 114 19S$-15 Bring the family to... SEAFORTH MANOR RETIREMENT HOME 100 James St. Seaforth 527-0030 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1998 from 1 - 4 p.m. for the ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BAZAAR!! Free Admission Come in and see what we've made for you! A wide selection of homemade ornaments and decorations just in time for Christmas! All crafts made by our skilled residents! Home baked goodies as well! 4. PROCEEDS TO RESIDENTS ACTIVITIES WANTED St. John's Ambulance THERAPY DOGS Testing of new "furry" volunteers to be held in Goderich on Saturday, November 21, 2:00 p.m. Please call 524-1076 to register your dog. Goodbye ,39 Hello 40 Gary Higgs Love Mom & Lissa Seaforth Agrituitural Society Tractor Elimination Early Bird Nov. 6th -DRAW WINNER WILLIAM C. FERGUSON RR82 Shelburne, Ont. The prize is 10 Units BT Corn Seed by NOVARTIS SEEDS INC. A rea Christmas Gift Ideal Purchase on or before December 15th CHRISTMAS BAZAAR & TEA ST. THOMAS ANGLICAN CHURCH Seaforth, Oht. Saturday, November 21, 1998 2 - 4 p.m. Featuring: Country Store, Mincemeat, Knitting and Crafts, Christmas Pudding, Home Baking, Deli, Candy, and Tea Room , w�lron Aft TRAILBLAZERS Beat the December 1 price increase on trail permits. , Cost $100.00 After Dec. 1st Cost $130.00 Available: In Mitchell at Faust Home Hardware, Mitchell Tire. Ward's & Mitchell Massage Therapy; in Seaforth -Vincent's Farm Equipment. UAP Auto & Middegaal Sports; in Winthrop at Winthrop General Store; in Walton at McGavin's Farm Equipment: in Monkton at John's Repair Shop & Todd's Auto Sales; in Brodhagen at B & K Tire & Battery; in Brussels at G & M Auto Parts & Radford Auto Parts. DRIVER TRAINING CLASSES Fot ages 12 & up • Datei: Brussels - Nov. 21 at B.M.G. Arena Contact Mark Gropp G 887-6353 Mitchell - December 12 at McIver Enterprise Contact Ken Hunsberger 0 348-8025 NEXT MEETING NOV. 18 AT THE CLUB Seaforth Community Hospital Auxiliary Presents TREE OF LIGHTS "A Celebration of Sharing" Let your spirit of Christmas shine by GIVING THE GIFT OF LIGHT TREE OF LIGHTS CELEBRATION at the Seaforth Community Hospital . SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22n' 8:30 PM to 8:00 PM Lighting Ceremony 7:00 PM -proceeds to purchase a GADD pump - (personal pain medication pump) Entertainment Hot Mulled Cider & Cookies -TICKETS- Tickets are available from any member of the Hospital Auxiliary and may also be purchased at the Tree Lighting Celebration. Tickets are 88.00 each. Tax receipts' will be given for the pureha.e of 2 or more.