The Citizen, 1998-06-17, Page 9Graduation
Kelly Marie Cook graduated
June 6, 1998 from University
of Windsor with a Bachelor
of Education degree after
having completed a B.Sc
degree at the University of
Guelph In February 1997.
Congratulations Kelly on
finishing what you set out to
do! Best of luck in your
future endeavours.
Love Mom, Dad and Darrell
GRADUATION
Brett Clarkson, son of Ron
and Trish Clarkson
graduated June 10, 1998
from the Business
Administration - Operations
Management Co-operative
Program at Niagara College.
Brett is presently employed
at Agora Foods Ltd. in
Mississauga. Congratula-
tions on your achievements
Brett and Best Wishes for
your future success.
Love - your family.
THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 1998. PAGE 9.
Blyth Mites enjoy romp
Making contact
Shawna Martin of the Ethel Pre-Mites strokes a perfect hit
during the June 10 game against Brussels.
In a see-saw, six-inning battle,
June 10, the Brussels Pre-Mites
were edged by the Ethel I squad,
17-16.
Ethel was held to one run in the
first, aided by outs at first by Justin
Pipe and Dustin Lichty at second.
Brussels took advantage of the
opportunity, scoring six in their
first at-bat.
Christopher Becker led off with a
double, followed by a single from
Lichty and an RBI single by Bren-
dan Stretton.
With Pipe on by a one bagger,
Andrew Lindsay sacrificed in a run.
A strong double off the bat of
Bradley Quesenberry pushed in two
before Meagan Keffer singled and
Cole McLean tapped one for an
RBI.
It was a big win for Belgrave
PeeWee Girls when they travelled
to Listowel, June 9, but one that
started shaky.
After being shutout in the visitors
half, Belgrave let their opponents
get started, allowing two runs,
despite some solid catching/third-
base play by Kerri Meier and Erin
Sanders to nail two outs.
The Belgrave Mite Boys were
edged by a visiting squad from Bel-
more on June 10.
After a solid 6-1 first inning lead,
the team allowed Belmore to score
seven in the second, then shut them
down in the home half.
In this see-saw battle, the Bel-
grave team notched a seven-inning
third to come ahead by three, but
the numbers reversed in the fourth
The Walton Mite Boys have been
putting the pressure on the compe-
tition early in the season.
On June 8 in Ethel, the squad
slugged their way to a 21-12 victo-
ry. Leading the offense were Der-
rick Wolf with two homers and
Daryl Hulley with one. Other hot
hitters were Adam McClure and
A grand slam by Terry Radford
led the Mullett Mites offensive in a
26-21 victory over Varna, June 8.
Anthony Wilts and Bradley Lapp
also blasted homers in this away
Marissa Pipe got to first before
Christine Bone earned an RBI as
the 10th batter.
Good defensive plays by Stretton
and Lindsay earned outs at third
and second to keep Ethel at one.
Brussels added to their total in
the second, when, with two out,
Becker, Lichty and Stretton dou-
bled. With singles from Justin Pipe
and Lindsay, three runs came
home.
Ethel narrowed the gap slightly
with two runs in the third.
The visitors defense picked up in
the bottom of the inning, out-racing
the hitters to first base for two outs
Singles were hit by Keffer,
Marissa Pipe and Megan Miners.
Alex Raynard had a good hit but
was beat to first for an out.
Adding four runs in the fourth,
Despite Listowel's consistent
play, Belgrave enjoyed some solid
innings with seven runs in the sec-
ond and eight in the fourth. Scoring
in the second were Ashley North,
Jenni Hopf, Meier, Jenny Skinn,
Charlene Bromley, Michelle Nixon
and Lisa Black.
Sherri Ross, Bromley and Nixon
crossed in the third, while Hopf and
inning for a final 17-15 victory for
the visitors.
Game highlight was a third
inning grand slam blast by Mark
McCracken.
Pitching for Belgrave wcre Trev
Hopf and Jamie McGlynn.
Coach Patti Nixon said, "It was a
very close game. The boys played
well both offensively and defen-
sively."
Chris Regcle, who each served up a
triple and a single.
In two earlier games the team
came out ahead as well. A June 3
barn-burner in Wingham ended in a
14-13 win, while the hot bats were
swinging at home on June 1 against
Gowanstown. The final score in
that one was 22-11 for the home-
town boys.
contest.
Pitching duties went to Kody
Reid, Meghan Wheeler, Derek Dol-
mage and Samantha McVittie, who
combined for six strikeouts.
Grounded
Brussels Pre-Mite Brendan
Stretton makes a great stop
in the infield as his team took
on Ethel I, June 10.
Ethel drew the score even at 10.
The hometowners were able to
notch only two in their at-bat, for a
narrow lead.
Singles were hit by Becker,
Lichty, Justin Pipe (RBI), Lindsay,
Quesenberry and Keffer (RBI).
Ethel took the lead for the first
time in the fifth when thye tallied
four and held Brussels scoreless.
Becker earned the final out of
Ethel's at-bat, at second base.
Down 17-12, Brussels needed
five runs to tie the match, but were
able to score only four with the
10th batter rule.
Becker, Lichty, Stretton, Lind-
say, Quesenberry, Keffer and
McLean all hit singles.
RBIs in the final at-bat went to
Justin Pipe, Lindsay, Quesenberry
and McLean.
Black were the only players who
didn't cross the plate in the fourth.
Ross was the lone runner home in
the fifth.
The final score in this nail-biter
was 18-15 for Belgrave.
Coach Mary Sanders was pleased
with the girls' work. "The infielders
are starting to play tight and
respond to the plays. It was a good
game."
It was a romp for the Blyth Mites
ball team when Varna came to
town, June II.
With Darcey Cook on the mound
in the first, Varna was held off the
board.
Jeff Elliott started the Blyth
attack with a double, followed by a
homerun from Adam deBoer to
earn him two RBIs.
A walk to anthony Peters put him
on for a two-run homer off the bat
of Josh Albrechtas.
A walk to Eric Caldwell lead to
trouble as he stole second and third.
Another walk to Derek Youngblut
offered RBI opportunities for Cook
when he smashed a triple.
Up 7-3 going into the bottom of
the second, Blyth struck for eight
runs to increase their lead.
Nicholas Dale and Justin Ritchie
began the inning taking walks,
before Elliott singled.
The Blyth Atom Its posted a loss,
a win and a tie in recent soccer
action.
On May 26, Lucknow B Kool
coasted into town for a well-
matched contest. Coaches Dave
and Dianne McLellan said that
while the host team had lots of
spark they just couldn't light the
fire to get ahead. Tied 2-2 Luc-
know nailed the go-ahead point
with just five minutes remaining.
Blyth scorers were Duane
Buffinga, assisted by Chris Camp-
bell and Donnie Williamson, assist-
ed by Jacob Rouw and Buffinga.
In net were Danny Cullens and
Justin Baarda.
June 2 saw an 8-1 trouncing of
the Goderich Pirates on a very cold
night.
With the team putting out a great
effort, Buffinga was able to notch
six goals, while Campbell and Josh
DeGans each -nailed one. Assists
went to Rebecca Schultz, Cullens,
Nathan Schultz, Rouw, DeGans,
Williamson and Buffinga.
DeGans and Cullens split the
time in net.
Clinton Electrodes visited June 9
and played to a 3-3 tie.
Cullens scored a single and
Buffinga notched two in this effort.
deBoer cleared the bases with his
second home of the game.
A triple from Albrechtas, fol-
lowed by a single from Caldwell
pushed another run in.
Cook earned two RBIs when he
homered home Youngblut who had
reached on a walk.
Down 15-3, Varna mounted a
comeback in the third, hitting for
seven runs off Cook.
Blyth would not be held back as
they added seven in the third and
eight in the fourth for a, decisive
31-10 victory.
Singles were tapped by Elliott,
Caldwell, Ritchie and Cook. Peters
and Albrechtas belted triples, Ben
Caldwell hit a double and walks
were taken by Blake Hesselwood
(two), Dale (two), deBoer, Young-
blut, Ben Caldwell and Ritchie.
A big hit came in the fourth when
Albrechtas knocked a grand slam.
Buffinga and Elliott earned the
assists while DeGans and Cullens
did duty in goal.
GRADUATION
Jennifer Vanass, daughter of
John and Nancy, graduated
from Lambton College,
Sarnia on June 13th with a
diploma in Business
Administration - Marketing
and also a certificate in
Human Services Foundation.
Congratulations Jennifer.
GRADUATION
Irene Hallahan, daughter of
Maurice and Mary of R.R. #3
Blyth graduated June 13,
1998 from Lambton College,
Sarnia with an Early
Childhood Education
diploma. Irene graduated
on the Deans Honor Roll.
She is currently enrolled in
their Infant Toddler Care
program.
Congratulations Irene, we
are very proud of you.
Love, Mom, Dad, Dennis,
Maryanne, Jim, Karen,
Blaine, Jason, Tyler and
Jeff.
Walton Mites put on the pressure
Radford's homer sparks Mite offense
Brussels, Ethel play see-saw game
Belgrave PeeWees pull out win
Belgrave, Belmore battle
Atoms lose, win, tie