Well if the Olympics didn’t make you proud to be Canadian, I don’t know what else will. This particular Olympics was represented by Canada’s finest athletes who have worked so hard for years reach their dream. The two hockey teams bringing home the gold, the women’s and men’s also bringing home the gold as well. There were so many touching moments throughout the games that every day it was exciting to hear what else had happened and what number of medals we had reached. For me, as long as we had more than the US, that was all we needed.
I have to comment on the social media that took place after the men’s Canada vs. US hockey game. Some brilliant [sarcasm] “twitter” user from the US began a feed that put down the Canadians on every level possible. It’s really sad to see that they were such sore losers. Social media then showed Canadian sportsmanship and class two days later after Canada defeated Sweden. Canadians tweeted such things like the Sweden team played a great game. They didn’t cut them up, they didn’t insult their heritage, their country or anything else that was within reach like the US people did. Way to go Canadian athletes, you make us all proud.
Minesing Otters Baseball league is having registrations coming up for the 2014 season. February 27th 7-9, March 2 10-12, March 7th 7-9, March 9th 12-2pm, March 18th 7-9. All registration will take place at the Minesing Community Centre, 2347 Ronald Road, in Minesing. On-line registration is also available at www.baseball.minesing.ca
A huge thank you goes out to all who donated their empty bottles to the students in Grade 8 who collected recently for their fundraiser. We raised a very helpful amount of money to be put towards their Ottawa trip. No judging was done during pick up as requested by many people donating, we know Christmas is a very festive season and had collected bottles from their ‘friends’. Haha, it all goes towards the kids so thanks everyone. ;o)
Movie Night is being re-scheduled for Friday March 28th at Minesing Central Public School. The movie is open to children in Junior Kindergarten to Grade 4. The cost is $5 at the door which will include popcorn and a juice or water. Children are encouraged to wear their pyjamas, bring a pillow, blanket or stuffed animal. Any questions can be forwarded to lorachalli@sympatico.ca.
Until next time, don’t get out the golf clubs yet, Mother Nature is still having herself a fit.