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The Citizen, 1987-12-09, Page 19g g THE C,TIZEN’ WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1987. PAGE 19.Bly th Atoms score 3 more wins in week BY RUSTY BLADES The Blyth Atoms were involved in some tight checking contests last week as they recorded three straight wins. Monday, November 30 had the Atoms travel to Milverton where they had an entertaining, close encounter. Blyth did all the scoring as they emerged with a 2-0 win. Blyth opened the scoring mid­ way through the first period as Brian McNichol found the mark thanks to a precision centering pass from Ryan Chamney. The goalies at both ends of the ice put on a show for the fans the rest of the way as they continually turned back the opposition offence. Blyth finally added an insurance marker halfway through the third period. Ryan Chamney passed to defence­ man Peter Craig who unleashed a wicked shot from the blueline. The goalie made the save but he couldn’t smother the rebound before Michael Bromley slid the puck into the net. That ended the scoring as Blyth won 2-0 thanks to some incredible saves by goalies Michael deJong and Chris Lee. BEAT ZURICH On Wednesday, December 2, the Blyth Atoms hosted Zurich in what started as another tight checking game before the Blyth offense exploded in the third in a 5-1 win. Blyth opened the scoring in the final minute of the first period as hardworking winger Celebration '88 to honour communities's athletes In celebration of the 1988 Winter Olympics being held in Calgary this February, communities across Canada will have the opportunity to honour their own outstanding athletes, as well as to recognize citizens who have made a major contribution to community life. Dan Pearson, Brussels office constituency assistant to Huron MP Murray Cardiff, and Lidia Kemeny, community consultant with Participaction Canada, ar­ ranged a meeting in Clinton on November 25 to explain how medals and certificates will be awarded under the Celebration *88 program, which is being sponsored by the federal government and administered by Participaction Canada. Representatives from every municipality in Huron Coun­ ty were invited to attend the meeting and to take part in the program. According to Reeve Leona Arm­ strong, GreyTownship’srepre- sentative, six medals will be made available to be awarded in each community in the nation to those who have made outstanding con­ tributions to minor sports. As well, she says that up to 50 special recognition certificates will be made available for presentation to those who have contributed to the quality of life in their community. Members of each community will make the nominations for the awards, while a special committee set up in each municipality will make the final selection from the nominations received. Of the six medals available to each community, one each will be awarded to both the male and female athlete deemed to have contributed most to their sport and their community; one volunteer will be honoured for his or her oustanding contribution to sports and to the community; and one will go to the coach or coaching staff for devoting their time to the encour- agementof fair play and sports­ manship, and for bringing out the Council best in the athletes under their guidance. A fifth medal will be awarded to the sports official in the community deemed to have contributed most in promoting fair play and sports­ manship; and the sixth will go to a business which has contributed monetarily or with services in kind towards the development of ama­ teur sports in the community. Mr. Pearson says that the medals and certificates of merit will be presented by Mr. Cardiff at some community function between now and the end of February, with the date and place to be decided by the local committee. Mrs. Armstrong says that it may be possible to tie the event in Brussels, Morris and Grey to the annual Brussels Lions Club’s Polar Days in February, although she says no discussion has taken place yet on the matter. Mr. Pearson notes that Lions Clubs across Canada have helped organize Petro Canada’s Olympic Torch Relay now underway, and are also organizing the sales of miniature Olypmic flame pins which will be on sale soon in most communities, with $2.05 of the $3 cost of each going toward minor sports in Canada. Aside from the presentation of these awards in each community, the Olympic games will be promot- ed through the Celebration ‘88 program in a number of different ways. Olympic souvenirs will be available in most communities, and a speaker’s bureau, consisting of former Olympians, has been established to provide speakers for community groups. Morris Township clerk-treasur­ er Nancy Michie, who along with Mrs. Armstrong attended the November 25 meeting in Clinton, said that Morris Council will be discussing the Celebration *88 program at its December 14 meeting, with the establishment of a local committee likely to follow soon after. Nomination forms will be avail­ able to the public in the near future through community newspapers. Jerrod Button spotted defenceman Jamie Bromley waiting to unload a shot from the point. Jerrod passed the puck back to Jamie at the blueline and Jamie threaded a shot through a maze of legs and past the screened goalie. The only goal of the second period was scored by Zurich as they tied the game late in the period. This set up an exciting third period as Blyth scored four goals in four minutes to ice the triumph. Michael Bromley notched the winner on a nice set up from Jerrod Button. Brian McNichol scored the third goal on a rebound as Jamie Bromley took the shot from the blueline. Christopher Howson had a swipe at the rebound before Brian finished the play with the goal. Blyth’s fourth goal also came as a result of a rebound as this time it was Peter Craig who took the shot and Ryan Chamney who stuffed in the loose puck. Jamie Bromley, who played his strongest game of the season, had a part in Blyth’s final goal as a result of another good shot from the defence position. His shot bounced to James McNichol at the side of the crease. James poked the puck out in the slot area to Michael Bromley who found the open side of the next as the red light lit up. Blyth finished strongly as they recorded a 5-1 win. REBOUND IN HURON PARK Last Saturday the Atoms travell­ ed to Huron Park for what turned out to be another hard earned win as Blyth squeaked by the home team 3-2. Blyth started sluggish and found themselves behind the eight ball early in the contest. They fell behind 2-0 after only two and a half minutes of play as the opportunis­ tic Huron Park offense capitalized on a couple of defensive miscues. Blyth regained their composure and got on the scoreboard before the first period ended however. Michael Bromley stole the puck from the opposition defenceman and went in alone on a breakaway. He deked the goalie and left him sprawled on the ice as he slid the disc into the goal. Blyth kept the pressure on but couldn’t get the equalizer until the third period. Three minutes into the period, Christopher Howson and Brian McNichol set up Ryan Chamney for the tying goal. Ryan skated down the right wing boards and lofted a wrist-shot into the top corner of the net. The winning goal was initiated by Jamie Bromley and Michael Bromley as they sent Brian McNichol in alone on the goalie. Brian left no doubt as he ripped a blistering wrist-shot that seemed to go through the goalie and hit the twine. Huron Park pulled their goalie in the final minute but Blyth held on with Michael deJong once again providing the big saves between the pipes. These three games should give the team the confidence they need as they play host to the finest atom team in this area tonight, Wednes­ day, December 9 as Seaforth No. 1 Atom team comes to town for a game. Come down to the arena and see some excellent hockey players on both sides in action. C.A.M.C. -Bookkeeping -Income Tax Preparation -Experienced Staff HOURS: Wednesdays 9-12; 1-5 Alan Campbell 328 Josephine Street WINGHAM 357-3687. or 887-9451 VISIT THE CHRISTMAS AT HURON TRACTOR BLYTH Shop early while excellent toy selection is still available briefs Continued from page 2 tion committee and Keith Mulvey has also announced his resignation from the committee. Jim Cardiff is resigning from both the Medical- Dental Centre committee and the Cemetery Board. Sam Sweeney is resigning as a fence viewer. ***** The next regular meeting of council will be later next month. The meeting will be held Jan. 11 at 11 a.m. with council and employ­ ees having their regular luncheon at noon before getting back to work in the afternoon. The Ideal Xmas gift for the family a MICRO­ FURNACE an efficient portable electric heater ONLY $127.00 plustax DON BUCHANAN LONDESBORO 526-7204__ HEY KIDS We're a Blyth Buck participating store Enter our... Christmas Draw for a chance to win a John Deere 8650 4 Wheel Drive Tractor or a 6 Bottom John Deere Plow! Kevin Buchanan & Henry Winters wish the SW 0^ -duck! to all the participants. HURON TRACTOR Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat. 8-12 noon BLYTH, ONTARIO 523-4244