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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2005-12-21, Page 16Page 16 December 21, 2005 • The Huron Expositor Do you have::a sports tip? Call our newsroom at 527-0240 Snowmobilers prepare to ride on another season Jeff Heucbert Thanks to an early harvest this past fall, and the steady snowfall and accumulation this past month, snowmobilers are just about ready to hit the trails. According to director of the Seaforth Pineridge Snowmobile Club Ron Williamson, they're still waiting for a little bit more snow before opening the trails. "There's just not enough snow on the (wheat) fields yet," he says. The snow forms a base over the wheat fields, protecting the crops. "Six more inches would be per- fect." Otherwise, everything is ready to go. Stakes to post signs have all been set up, and groomers are checking the trails, making sure they're lev- eled off says Williamson. HOLIDAY As we celebrate the birth of Jesus, the warmth of His love & the joy of His presence Our thoughts turn to loved ones, finding them secure in our hearts with each memory giving of comfort & peace. We ask that during the HOLIDAY SEASON GOD'S many blessings touch & protect you. From my family to yours, SEASON'S GREETINGS aeift0p ; coyieee & cam Sigrid 47 High St. Seaforth, Ontario NOK 1 WO Office 527-1142 Christopher M. Smith - Funeral Director The Seaforth Pineridge Snowmobile Club operates between 200 to 300 km of trails in the Seaforth area, and have around 800 members. Williamson says a few trails have been re-routed this year because of complaints from land owners, over snowmobilers traveling off of the trails. Williamson warns riders of the consequences if they continue to ride off of the trails. "There is a fear of losing trails in the future," he says. For now though, another season is right around the corner. Williamson says trails could open as soon as this week, or by the weekend. For more information on trail openings or weather reports, visit http://www.ofsc.pn.ca PAOfIlifit " 262 SOO YOUR t'UR. FA Jeff Heucherct photo Madison Klapak of the Petrolia girl's peewee team attempts to whack the puck past Seaforth goalie Courtney Janmaat during their game Dec. 17 in Seaforth. Seaforth arena to host third hockey school this Christmas break Susan Hundertmark For the third year, a Christmas Break hock- ey school will be held at the Seaforth arena. Held for players aged six to 13, the school will offer both on -ice and off -ice training. "It will be fun but with some good drills too," says organizer Kathy Heuther. Luke Vick and Mike McLaughlin, both members of the St. Marys Jr. B Lincolns, will be the main instructors this year. They'll be helped by Sarah Johnston, of the Mitchell midget girls' hockey team and Brad McLaughlin, a Seaforth midget boys' player. While only 10 players have signed up so far, Huether says there's room for 40, who will be divided into two groups based on skill level. Huether says the hockey school has become popular with out-of-town players from Goderich and Clinton as well as with Seaforth players. Along with developing hockey skills, Huether says the school will include talks on nutrition and the importance of physical fit- ness and core development. "The kids love it," she says of the hockey school. "They have such a good time." This year's camp, which runs from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m., costs $75 and runs from Dec. 27 to 29. For more information contact Kathy Huether at 527-1272. t►`"y°"'.sa