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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2004-03-03, Page 27Wednesday, March 3, 2004 Exeter Times -Advocate 27 Panther girls advance to WOSSAA with win EXETER — The Panther girls hockey team have advanced to WOSSAA with a 3-0 win over Madill at home Feb. 24. The tournament will be held March 4 in London. After a scoreless first period Katie Stewart opened the scoring on a sec- ond effort, picking up her own rebound and firing it in while falling. Trying to get the equalizer, Madill pressed late in the period but South Huron goalie Lea Mudge made several saves to keep it 1-0. Panther assistant coach Lynne Farquhar said Mudge played a great game, not allowing any rebounds or loose pucks around her net. South Huron Panther goalie Lea Mudge makes a save in close against Madill Feb. 24 to help the Panthers to a 3-0 win and advance to WOSSAA March 4 in London. (photo/ PatBolen) The Panthers took advantage of Mudge's saves with only seconds left in the period as Kelsey O'Rourke went in on a breakaway to make it 2-0 with 48 seconds remaining Just over a minute into the third period O'Rourke gave the Panthers some insurance scoring her second at 13:48 to make it 3-0. Running into penalty trouble as time ran down, the Panthers played the last two minutes of the game killing off a five on three advantage for Madill, but held on for the win. Picking up assists in the victory were Sararas, Kristin Ferguson and Leanne Cronyn. First aid course planned By Carmel Sweeney ZURICH CORRESPONDENT ZURICH - Everyone is welcome to attend the World Day of Prayer on Fri., March 5, at the Zurich Mennonite Church at 2 p.m. The annual meeting of the Blue Water Rest Home will be held tonight March 3, 7:30 p.m. at the Zurich Mennonite Church. Katherine Heard, daughter of Kristin and Keith of Arva, was baptized on Sun., Feb. 29 at St. Patrick's Church in Lucan following the 11 a.m. Mass by Father Rocheleau. Godparents are Aaron Beer and Janice. A nice family get-together and luncheon was held at the home of grandparents Melissa and Neil Francis of Lucan. Relatives and friends attended from Zurich and Hensall area. May we offer our sincere sympathy to the family and relatives of Phil Overholt (wife Vonnie) and Dorothy Volland (hus- band Keith) who both passed away this past week. Mark your calendar These are some special dates to mark on your calendar. The ham bingo put on by the Zurich Skating Club on Thurs., March 25 as a fundraiser. Doors open at 6 p.m., games start at 7 p.m. The Zurich Skating Carnival `Wheels of Ice' on Sun., April 4 at 2 p.m. in the Hensall Arena. The Zurich Minor Athletic Association are having an Elimination Draw and Video Dance Party (BX 93) at the New Bluewater Community Centre on Sat., April 17, 9 p.m. The last tickets drawn will be worth $2,000. Tickets are now available from members or at J&L Variety Store and Lisa Dietrich 236-4290. Cost per ticket is $20 with lots of other chance to win cash prizes. Also the Zurich Lions Club are planning a big weekend at the new arena from April 23 to 25, with a Sportsman R. V. Show, with free admission. They will be starting things off on Friday evening with a fish fry. Tickets will soon be on sale for $10 a person. Get ready for a busy time ahead and help to support all these activities in the village. Volunteers will also be need- ed for these events. A bowling tournament (zone finals) was held at the Zurich Town and Country Lanes with 12 teams participating from various places such as Owen Sound, Clinton and Mount Bridges. Congratulations to the Zurich Mixed League who were the winners. Kub Kar Rally The Zurich Cubs enjoyed a movie recently at the 'max Theatre in London. Sat., Feb. 28, they went to Scouts Camp at Union Marsh in Goderich. They had a nice, sunny day learning how to camp outdoors. Cubs are getting their home- made cars ready for the Kub Kar Rally to be held Sat., March 6 in Exeter at South Huron District High School. Registration is at 8 a.m. and race starting at 10 a.m. About 200 cars from sev- eral places are expected to race. The students of St. Boniface School are going skating in Hensall 011 March 11 and 12. Children must wear a helmet. This is also a Skate-A-Thon. The March break holidays are March 15 to 19. A Knights of Columbus Hockey Tournament will be held in Seaforth on March 20 and 21. Big Brothers / Sisters Bowl for Kid's Sake will be held at the Zurich Bowling Lanes on Sun., March 7 starting at noon. To make donations or to register a team call the office in Exeter at 235-3307 or 236-4923. Father Thomas has returned from his trip to India. He is leaving St. Boniface Parish to be the Associate Pastor at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Goderich. Father John and Father Francis are in Zurich with three clustered parishes to run. Jerry and Deb Pennings and family of RR 1, Zurich, recently spent a week vaca- tion in the Dominican Republic. Welcome to town Tanya and Henry de Vries and two girls, Hazel and Iris. The family live on Goshen Street north, in the former home of Earl Horner. There is a First Aid Course at St. Boniface School in the gym on March 23, 25, 30, and April 1, from 6 to 10 p.m. each night. Call Monique Hartman 236- 7817 for more information. ZURICH NEWS 2004 OHA Junior D awards XETER — The Exeter Hawks and Lucan Irish swept the 2004 Junior D Morenz Division awards, with the Hawks winning four and the Irish winning one. Lucan placed one player on the Morenz all-star team while the Hawks placed three. Winning the MVP award was Jeff Finkbeiner who also won the scoring title and was named all-star left winger. Winning most valuable defenceman and named all-star left defenceman was Scott Davies. Davies had eight goals and 21 assists in 38 games this year. Goalies Justin Hayter and Kellen Hefley received the goaltending award after compiling a combined 3.13 g.a.a, sec- ond in the league. Joe Nesbitt was named all-star right defencman, with six goals and 18 assists while playing in all 40 games. Lucan's Matt Read received honours as rook- ie of the year and all-star right winger after firing 63 points this year. Mitchell's Clark Wyatt was chosen as all-star goalie with a 2.84 aver- age while Mitchell's Tim Vosper was the all-star centre. Jeff Finkbeiner MVP/Scoring leader Scott Davies -Most Valuable Defenceman Joe Nesbitt -Right Defence All-Star Justin Hayter -Goaltending Award Kellen Hefley- Goaltending Award Matt Read-Lucan Irish Rookie of the Year YOUTH BOWLING COUNCIL • OFFICIALAW' •DS HIfH SURE • D )l The Bowl for Kids Day was held Feb. 29 at Lucan Lanes as part of the Big Brothers/Big Sisters fundraising drive in the 2004 Bowl for Kids Sake.The goal this year in South Huron is to raise $18,000, up from $16,000 last year with another Bowl for Kids Day scheduled for March 7 in Zurich from 1 p.m until 4.There are 15 children in South Huron on the Big Brothers/Big Sisters waiting list, which does not receive any government funding.Team Lucan Lanes, made up of front L- R: Margaret Watt (owner-Lucan Lanes), Laura Bowers (fund coordinator Big Brothers/Big Sisters). Back: Paul Hodgins (representing Lucan/Biddulph council), Mike Porter, Don Cunningham and Don Watt (owner-Lucan Lanes), raised over $1300 for the organization. (photo/PatBolen) Zurich GoldenAgers have new website ZURICH - The Feb. 9 meeting of Zurich Golden Agers was well attended with only two members away. Everyone brought a sandwich and Lottie Grenier, Gwen McKellar and Ina Neeb provided dessert, and a program of readings fol- lowed by cards. Progressive euchre for January was cancelled due to stormy weather. February euchre had a low turnout, but was enjoyed by those present. High win- ners white and yellow cards were Marjorie Reichert, Cecelia Farwell. Second high went to Cecilia Smith and Ina Neeb. Lone hands went to Marlene Deichert. Door prize draws went to Olivea Bedard, Cecilia Smith, Doris Hamilton, Glenn Deichert. Pepper games continue to be popular on Fridays; new players are always welcome. As of Feb 21, Zurich Golden Agers has a web page at www.zurich-ontario- canada-.com then look under communi- ty. This is the result of Zurich Chamber of Commerce inviting our input.