The Citizen, 1997-02-26, Page 9Clean sweep
Rick McDonald, Brad Knight and Lynda Me Donald made it three-quarters of a team effort,
at least on the sweeping side of the rink, in their Saturday morning match-up in the bonspiel
in Brussels.
Bly th Bantams take playoff series
THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26,1997 PAGE 9.
The news from
ondesboro
[Compiled by June Fothergill Phone 523-4360
Members gather for
100th anniversary
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The Blyth Bantams opened their
playoff series on Feb. 10 against
Wallace Twp. in Blyth.
The first period saw plenty of
scoring with Wallace notching one
late in the period to take a 3-2 lead.
The second period was scoreless
and Wallace's tight-checking in the
third looked as if their lead would
hold. However Blyth's Dave
Ansley poked in a loose puck to tie
the game with 3:25 left. The teams
remained tied for the rest of the
game and also through 10 minutes
of overtime for a 3-3 draw.
Blyth also got goals from Chris
Carter and Shawn Bromley. Assists
went to Ansley, two; Jamie Black
and Kyle Anderson.
Blyth travelled to Wallace on
Feb. 16 for game two. Anderson
scored a first period goal with an
assist going to Darrell McDougall.
Wallace scored twice in the second
period and added an insurance goal
in the third frame to win 3-1.
On Feb. 17 the teams met again
in Blyth. Blyth posted a 4-1 win to
tie the six-point series at three.
Blyth goals were scored by Bryce
Toll, Chris Carter, Bromley and
Ansley. Assists went to McDougall,
Tyler Stewart, Bromley and
Graham Worsell.
Dean Wilson played a solid game
in the Bly th net.
On Sunday, Feb. 23 Blyth was
back in Wallace for game four.
Blyth built a 4-0 lead midway
through the second period and went
on to win 7-3. Again Wilson came
up with a big game in the Blyth net.
Goalscorers for Blyth were Joel
Arthur, two; Toll, Derek Cook,
Worsell, Ansley and Adam
Anderson. Assists were credited to
Bromley, three; Cook, two; Wor
sell; toll; T. Stewart; K. Anderson;
A. Anderson, John Kochis and
Black.
A win on Monday night has the
team going on to the WOAA finals.
The February meeting of
Londesboro WI was held on
Wednesday, Feb. 19 at 2 p.m. It
was a special meeting to honour the
100th anniversary of the WI.
They began with the Opening
Ode and Mary Stewart Collect.
Lois read a poem on stone
monuments.
Roll call was taken up, "Where
and when was your first WI
meeting."
A minute's silence was held in
memory of all Londesboro mem
bers who have passed on through
the years.
The minutes of the December
Joy Daymond, UCW speaker
The February meeting of
Londesboro UCW was held on
Monday, Feb. 17. It began at 1:30
p.m. with dessert.
The UCW Purpose was repeated
in unison. The worship service was
conducted by Joan Whyte, Betty
Miller and June Fothergill.
Helen gave the minutes of the
January meeting. Reta gave the
treasurer's report. Thank yous were
read from Marg Anderson, Rick
meeting were read. Reta gave the
treasurer's report. Thank you was
read from Leita Wiley. The
Centennial Song was sung. Reta
read the minutes of the first WI
meeting in February 1897. She also
read "If God Should go on Strike."
Collection was taken up and
Grace sung.
Former members from Clinton
and Huronview were present.
A delicious lunch of sandwiches,
scones, oatmeal cookies, Johnny
Cake and maple syrup and
gingerbread with whipped cream
was served. This is the type of
lunch served 100 years ago.
and Brenda Konarski and Doreen
Carter.
World Day of Prayer Service is
Friday, March 6. There will be
dessert at 1:30 p.m. Service starts at
2 p.m.
The guest speaker was Joy
Daymond, who spoke on mental
health. Joan Whyte thanked her and
presented her with a gift.
Lunch committee was Linda
Horbanuik, Audrey Thompson,
Florence Snell and Brenda Snell.
Wingham beats Milverton Knoxes greet at United Church
The Wingham Legion PeeWee
hosted Milverton Sunday afternoon
Feb. 16 for game two of the
WOAA semi finals.
Wingham scored a 6-4 win to
take a two-games-to-none lead.
The first period was evenly
played. Kent McPherson scored a
short-handed goal for Wingham
with help from Garrett Skinn.
Loss ends Crusaders9 season
Ryan Thompson scored with two
minutes remaining in the third
period to give the Wiarton Redmen
a 3-2 win and a four game sweep of
the Brussels Crusaders in senior
hockey action.
Jeff Wilkins had tied the score
with eight minutes remaining with
Greg Hellyer opening the game's
scoring early in the second period
action.
Steve Fritz scored for Brussels
Blyth Ladies glide to victory
Blyth Senior Ladies hockey team
decimated a visiting Southampton
squad by 11-1 on Feb. 23.
The hosts scored six goals before
Southampton managed to get one
on the board. The first period set
the pace with Jen Black notching
two, assisted by Amanda Anderson,
Annette Lockhart and Julie Leed
ham.
There were four more in the sec
ond off the sticks of Shannon
Ward, Missy Bieman, Anderson
Robert Nurse pulled Milverton
even with a power-play goal in the
last 30 seconds of the period.
Wingham's power-play was busy in
the second period. Curtis Knight
scored from McPherson and
Zachary O'Krafka, who then scored
from Knight. Jamie Chester scored
from O'Krafka and McPherson.
Milverton got one back with
Scott Crummer scoring to cut the
late in the second period, followed
by a Brian Campbell goal four
minutes into the third period.
Friday in Wiarton the Redmen
scored three goals in each period
for a 9-1 win. Scott Kuhl and
Thompson each scored twice with
singles by Scott Bridge, Dave
McComb, Todd Thompson, Jamie
Grimoldby and Scott Farrow.
Tom McDonald scored the lone
Crusader goal midway through the
game.
and Marie Cronin. Assists were
creditted to Bieman and Dawn
Ward, with two each, Lockhart, and
Amber Rutlan.
Southampton finally snuck one
by early in the third only to have
Blyth answer with five more. Bie
man led the way with two, while
Leedham, S. Ward and Marci Bie
man notched singles.
Credit for assists went to S.
Ward, Ruttan, Cronin, D. Ward,
Black with two, Leedham, A.
Anderson and Lockhart.
margin to two goals.
O’Krafka scored another from
Matthew Dinning. Adam Riehl
replied for Milverton on the power
play. McPherson netted his second
short-handed goal midway through
the period with Knight earning the
assist.
Ryan Harloff closed the margin
to two, but Milverton was unable to
get any closer.
The Crusaders were assessed no
penalties Friday night, skating to
their second penalty-free game of
the season.
Curlers
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Patterson, Bill Quipp, and Donna
Quipp; second, Mike Alexander,
Barb Bowles, Steve Steiss and -Ann
Uhler; third, Bill Weir, Norma
Weir, Paul Weir, and Paul Weir,
Jr.; fourth, Steve Bowles, Rosalie
Jacklin, Wayne Alexander and Bob
Alexander; fifth, Rick McDonald,
Valerie Shortreed, Carmen Bernard
and Mary Bernard; sixth, Dale
Rennick, Bev Rennick, Janette
Rennick and Scott Patterson;
seventh, Bill Shortreed, JoAnn
McDonald, Fred McClure and
Heidi McClure; eighth, Brad
Knight, Linda McDonald, Jim
McDonald and Marilyn Gaffney;
ninth, Bruce Hahn, Charlene Hahn,
John Berbcrick and Marie Jantze;
tenth, Steve Huether, Cathy
Huether, Keith Wilbee and Gloria
Wilbcc.
Greeters at Londesboro United
Church on Sunday, Feb. 24 were
Mel and Barb Knox. Ushers were
Chris Knox and Robert and
Matthew Goodall.
The sermon topic was "What
does it cost?" Installation of the
new board members was held.
Confirmation class meets on
Wednesday, Feb. 26 from 7 - 8:30
p.m. at the manse. Next Sunday the
guest speaker is Mr. Don Vair.
Community
extends
sympathy
The sympathy of the community
is extended to Murray and Cheryl
Wheeler on the passing of Murray's
father William Wheeler of
Brussels.
The Optimist Club of Belgrave & District
Charter Banquet
Saturday, March 1, 1997
Blyth & District Community Centre
Social Hour: 6:30 • Dinner 7:30
DANCE TO FOLLOW featuring CRIPPLE DUCK
Tickets available from: Angelo Ippolito 357-2261,
Ken Swanson 357-1433
Tickets: $15. per person
Dance Only: $5.00 A9e of majority
Session and Committee of
Stewards will meet Tuesday,
March 4 at 8 p.m. in the Sunday
School room. The official board
will meet at 9 p.m.
Brussels Mennonite
Fellowship
(519) 887-6388
Worship Service 9:30 a m.
Jesus Is Lord
Guests Welcome
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