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PAGE 12. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 1998.
Bulldogs' benefit gets big prices
for famous hockey memorabilia
Continued from page 11
for $45. Bill Patterson bought the
London Knights donated team
autographed stick for $100 and
promptly gave it to two Bulldog
minor hockey players. Eugene
Johnston paid $100 for the
autographed Mike Watt game stick
photo and program. Watt, from
Egmondville, recently scored his
first NI-1L goal with the Edmonton
Oilers, but has spent most of his
rookie pro season playing for the
Hamilton Bulldogs in the American
Hockey League.
The apparel donated by the NHL
Players' Association also proved
quite popular. The two NHLPA 'Be
A Player' sweatshirts sold for $120
and $100 with Linda Stewart and
Jack Stewart the lucky bidders. Al
Craig and Kirk Stewart paid $100
each for the two NHLPA golf
shirts. Eugene Johnston paid $100
for the golf shirt donated by the
Professional Hockey Players
Association.
Ken Stewart paid $240 for the
CEM Toronto Maple Leafs sweater
autographed by Mats Sundin which
was donated by the NHL. The
autographed Mario Lemieux photo,
his book 'the final period' and the
1997 Hall of Fame Inductees coin
set, which was donated by the
Hockey Hall of Fame, was
purchased for $320 by Ken
Anderson.
A bitter bidding war developed
as the CCM Detroit Red Wings
jersey autographed by Brendan
Shanahan and donated by SLM
International was auctioned. There
were several reports, as yet all
-mnfirmed, that a physical
confrontation ensued during the
bidding mayhem. Successful bidder
Al Craig, who parted with $550 for
this prestigious sweater, would
neither confirm or deny these
rumours but was thankful that the
sweater did come with a fight tic-
down strap.
Dwight Chalmers got the best
bargain of the evening as he took
home the Gordie Howe
autographed Northlands stick for
$450. The stick, which was donated
by Gordie and Colleen Howe, is a
replica of the stick Gordie used to
score his 200th NI-IL goal in 1955.
Howe, who retired in 1980 with a
then-record 801 NHL goals, played
26 seasons in the NHL and is
regarded by many as the most
complete hockey player to ever
play the game. He is also one of
hockey's greatest ambassadors and
certainly solidified this in the hearts
BMG Rec. Bd.
Each municipal council represen-
tative on the Brussels, Morris and
Grey board of recreation manage-
ment was asked, at the Feb. 11 ses-
sion, to seek input from their
councils on the budget.
After dropping a soccer field
development for $4,000 and a
$5,000 sound system, the councils
were being asked to decide on a
$30,000 roof-top heating/air condi-
tioning /dehumidifier system.
In accordance with Ministry of
Labour standards, Maitland Engi-
neering Services will be hired to
inspect the building.
A request from the B&W Trail-
blazers Snowmobile Club to be
given a preferred group rate for
auditorium rentals was denied.
Accounts payable, totalling
$32,787.08, were approved for pay-
ment.
of the Bulldogs players with his
concern and appreciation of their
fundraising efforts.
Bulldogs' captain Mike Ansley
expressed the players sentiments
when he said, "Our team would like
to thank everyone who worked so
hard to make this fundraiser a
success. The generosity of our
community will enable ALL team
members to participate in the
'Canadian Cup' tournament in
Montreal from April 2 - 5. Merci et
Bonjour Montreal."
Memorabilia Sale Chairman
Doug Chamney added, "Once again
Brussels Curling Bonspiel
winners of Feb. 28 were:
9:30 a.m. draw, first, 49 points,
Bill Dowd (skip), Jeannie Baillie
(vice), Sam Streicker, second,
Jeannette Young (lead); second,
35.5 points, Barb Dobson (skip),
Fran Brer. -et and Al Dolson,
(vice), Mike .:obson, second, Nora
Stephenson, ',lead); third, 33.5
points, Tom Warwick (skip), Karen
Alexander (vice), Murray
Alexander, second, Anthony
Alexander (lead).
small-town community spirit has
come together big-time to help our
youth. Blyth Minor Hockey is the
envy of many with their successful
program."
The Midgets are still selling
tickets on over 40 items donated to
their Memorabilia Sale. Tickets
will be sold during upcoming
games and tournaments at the arena
and culminate with the prize
drawing on March 21 during the
Blyth Lions Novice Tournament.
They are also hosting another
Pancake Breakfast on Sunday,
March 15 at the Blyth Memorial
Hall.
11 a.m. draw, first, 43.75 points,
Jim Palierson (skip), Pauline
Pallerson (vice), Bill Quipp,
second, Donna Quipp (lead);
second, 37 points, Dale Rennick
(skip), Jeannette Rennick (vice),
Scott Patterson, second, Bev
Rennick (lead); third, 35 points,
Steve Bowles (skip), Barb Bowles
(vice), Bob Alexander, second,
Rossalla Mills (lead); fourth, 34.25
points, Bob Steiss (skip), Joyce
Williamson (vice), Tom
Williamson, second, Joan Smith
(lead).
You go, girls!
Sweeping to victory was on the minds of many as the
Brussels Curling Club hosted its annual bonspiel this past
Saturday.
Bonspiel draws many
Our Future:
Prosperity, Freedom and.a Better Environment
By Linda Henhoeffer
Financial Advisor
I get a lot of mail stuffed into my little orange mailbox every day. Some
of it goes directly into my recycling box. But, the other day I received a
very interesting article called 'The Long Boom' by Peter Schwartz and
Peter Leyden. They describe our future in a very positive way with
prosperity, freedom and a better environment. The article in its entirety
can be found on the internet at www.wired.com/5.07/longboom/.
Peter Schwartz and Peter Leyden are optimists. They have a vision of
the future with global prosperity caused by waves of new technology that
will rapidly grow the economy without destroying the environment. With
the conclusion of the Cold War where our main concern was simply
surviving a nuclear standoff, the two Peters feel strongly that we must
replace our vision of the future with a positive, long term one. If we fail to
do so, they believe, people will tend to be short-sighted and mean-spirited,
looking out only for themselves. A positive scenario can inspire us
through what will inevitably be traumatic times ahead.
Peter Schwartz and Peter Leyden believe that our future world will be
better because science will bring us new waves of technology: personal
computers, telecommunications, nanotechnology, and alternative energy.
They are quite confident in their predictions as the first steps for all of
these scientific developments have already been accomplished. The two
Peters are simply describing the continuum of these scientific
developments and outlining their positive impact on our lives in the
future.
1. Personal Computers
Our world will be run by computers with a microprocessor embedded in
almost every tool and product. By the turn of the century, with the power
of computer chips still doubling every 18 months, everything will come
with a small, cheap silicone brain. This will make consumer goods
affordable to everyone. By 2015 reliable and simultaneous language
translation will be possible. People around the globe will be able to talk to
one another instantly and with no language barrier! Global
communications beyond the control of governments will bring freedom to
all the people in the world.
2. The Internet
The internet will be the communication network of our future. It will
connect everyone around the world instantaneously and cheaply. Not only
will the internet be our means of communication, but it will also be how
we purchase our products. Electronic cash and shopping on the net will
become the norm for everyone worldwide. This new way of connecting
with others will create new kinds of businesses, such as internet servers,
and will also change the way in which every business operates. This
reorganization will lead to dramatic improvements in efficiency and
productivity.
3. Biotechnology
Scientists today are unravelling the mystery of genetics. The
understanding of our genetic makeup will trigger breakthroughs in
stopping genetic diseases, eg. gene therapy for cancer. New medications
and therapies will be developed giving us a longer and healthier lifespan.
This will reduce our health care needs and will be a big savings to our _ .
governments. Our children can expect to live to age 100! The biotech
-revolution will also profoundly affect agriculture. Superproductive
animals and ultrahardy, high-yielding plants will bring green revolution to
feed our growing population.
4. Nanotechnology
Scientists are working on microscopic technology, that is constructing
items one molecule at a time. For example, making a tiny sensor that can
enter a person's bloodstream and bring back information about its
composition. The next level of development would be to have the tiny
machine repair our cells.
5. Alternative Energy
The earth saver will be the development of alternative and clean sources
of energy, such as electric cars and then fuel from hydrogen fuel cells.
The space industry will develop these alternative energy sources to enable
them to explore our outer space. These new energy sources will then be
adapted for us consumers.
Are Peter Schwartz and Peter Leyden onto something here? We hope
so.
Brian E. Wightman
Certified General Accountant
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Email: be.wightman@bmts.com
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