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Written by Shawn Loughlin
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Monday, 08 February 2010 15:32 |
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Blyth native Justin Peters was called up from the Albany River Rats of the American Hockey League (AHL), the Carolina Hurricanes' AHL affiliate, for the big club's game against the New York Islanders on Saturday night.
The goalie posted 34 saves, stopping all but one puck and winning the game for his club by a score of 3-1 in his first ever National Hockey League (NHL) game.
The Peters family, including his parents and younger brother made the trip to Long Island to see him help the Hurricanes win their sixth game in their last eight.
It is unknown when Hurricanes starting goalie Cam Ward, who is seeing a back specialist on Monday, will be back, which could mean more playing time for Peters with the Hurricanes.
Read the full story, including reaction from the Peters family, in the Feb. 11 issue of The Citizen. |
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Last Updated on Monday, 08 February 2010 15:46 |
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Written by Shawn Loughlin
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Tuesday, 02 February 2010 10:41 |
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Students of Blyth’s Montessori School have been baking and delivering cookies as a fund-
raiser for an orphanage in Haiti. In the kitchen last week were, from left: Brette Brohman,
Darcie Brohman and Kayla Cowan. Over $550 was raised in the first four days.
(Bonnie Gropp photo)
CHILDREN SELL COOKIES TO HELP HAITIAN ORPHANS
They may be small in stature, but they are already learning what it means to have a big heart.
The students of Blyth Montessori School have been baking cookies to raise money for the Children of the Promise orphanage in Lagosette, Haiti.
Angela Horbanuik, the owner of the school, said Johanna Steegstra, the grandmother of student, Owen Verhoef left for a week-long trip to Haiti, Jan. 22. This is her second mission there and she is leading a group of five women to care for the children at the orphanage.
Horbanuik said that through discussion Owen, along with some of his friends, inspired the idea of Caring Cookies. The Montessori children have been baking cookies like crazy since and will continue to do so for at least this week. Orders can be made by calling the school at 519-523-4800.
“If they are placed by 10 a.m. they will be delivered later that day,” said Horbanuik.
They may be small in stature, but they are already learning what it means to have a big heart.
The students of Blyth Montessori School have been baking cookies to raise money for the Children of the Promise orphanage in Lagosette, Haiti.
Angela Horbanuik, the owner of the school, said Johanna Steegstra, the grandmother of student, Owen Verhoef left for a week-long trip to Haiti, Jan. 22. This is her second mission there and she is leading a group of five women to care for the children at the orphanage.
Horbanuik said that through discussion Owen, along with some of his friends, inspired the idea of Caring Cookies. The Montessori children have been baking cookies like crazy since and will continue to do so for at least this week. Orders can be made by calling the school at 519-523-4800.
“If they are placed by 10 a.m. they will be delivered later that day,” said Horbanuik.
DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION CHUCK REID CALLS LETTERS "A TEAM EFFORT"
Top administrators at the Avon Maitland District School Board became well-practised in the art of letter-writing over the recent Christmas holidays, drafting official responses to numerous concerns about the ongoing accommodation review processes in Bluewater/South Huron and Huron East/North Perth.
“I wish I could take credit but it really was a team effort,” responded director of education Chuck Reid, when complimented for his letter-writing prowess by board chair Jenny Versteeg.
The letters were mostly written during the month of December, in response to a series of concerns raised by municipal and federal politicians from Huron County. Among the correspondents were representatives from Huron County, the lower-tier municipalities of Huron East, South Huron and Bluewater, as well as Huron-Bruce MP Ben Lobb.
INITIAL STAGES OF BUSINESS RETENTION AND EXPANSION SURVEY SHOW PROMISING RESULTS
The initial stages of the Business Retention and Expansion survey in Brussels are underway and so far the results have been promising.
Huron East economic development officer Jan Hawley has begun the first round of interviews with businesses in and around Brussels and hopes to have over 50 interviews done in the coming months.
Hawley says that while the interviews thus far have been promising, she is hoping that more businesses from the Brussels area will be willing to participate. She says the survey is done by local merchants for local merchants and that this could do wonders for the community of Brussels.
“This will help to address the business needs and concerns in Brussels,” Hawley said. “We’re in the process of opening dialogue and well on our way to developing a community strategic plan for Brussels.”
Hawley, with the help of economic development specialist Nancy Ross, hopes to continue these interviews through the next few months and have the beginnings of a solid strategic plan by the spring.
***The Feb. 4 issue of The Citizen also features our financial guide for 2010. The guide includes stories like Seven Secrets To Help You Save Money, Money Managing Tips For Parents and Kids, Think Before Investing Again, The Means To Restoring A Credit Rating and Can You Afford To Stay Retired? Pick up the Feb. 4 issue of The Citizen for these complete stories going forward into the 2010 financial year.***
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 03 February 2010 13:48 |
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A SNOWBELT WINTER WONDERLAND |
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Written by Keith Roulston
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Wednesday, 16 December 2009 16:08 |
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CELEBRATING A HURON COUNTY SNOWBELT WINTER
Winter comes in abundance on Ontario’s West Coast. Huron County is part of the Lake Huron snowbelt, with the moisture from the warmer waters of the lake cooling over the land and dropping copious amounts of white stuff for those who like to snowmobile, snowshoe or cross-country ski. It’s a time when, on a sunny day, you can find a beautiful calendar shot around any corner.
All that snow can sometimes hamper driving but road crews are used to dealing with the vagaries of the snowbelt and set the standard for winter maintenance.
When the outdoor fun is over, you can go indoors and see Huron County artists’ work on display at the annual Huron County Art Show ongoing at the Huron County Museum until January, or at other area galleries. Theatres like The Livery in Goderich, Blyth Memorial Hall and Town Hall Heritage Theatre in Wingham provide music and theatre attractions. (See our listings section for details.) Museums like the Huron County Museum and Lambton County Museum near Grand Bend, help you learn more about the history of the area.
Indoors or outdoors, winter in Huron County can offer exhilarating activities. |
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