January was the month of knockouts for the ladies, with no league games scheduled. Our "C" had to play off against Valley "D" for a chance to enter the Bowl competition, but did not advance. The "A" and "B" teams were drawn against each other in the 1st round of the Plate, with the senior team going through to the semi-finals where they beat Valley "B" to make it to the Plate final against Shaheen "B" on February 3rd.
Meanwhile, the men's league continued with mixed fortunes. The "A" and "B" teams each had two matches scheduled for the month, and both teams dropped points. The "C" team had a better run of five wins in a row before and after Christmas, but ended the month in a farce when playing a team listed as "B" that was filled with players good enough to be playing at the highest level. I find it sad and disappointing that a club should stoop to using Premier Division level players for a 3rd Division match, but the way the Hockey Association's registration and by-laws are set, this can be done legally.
The bright spot was the return of Andy Kan who missed the beginning of the season through injury. Andy came back to the "C" team at the beginning of December and has scored an average of a goal a game, moving him into the top spot of our goal scorers' chart.
Sidewalk Art
Did you know there are people who draw fantastic 3D pictures on sidewalks? You have to look at them from a certain angle to get the full effect, and we present images from a couple of artists this month. Click on "Art" below.
From the Pulpit
A good reason to go to church, and a look at love.
Jokes
"I used to eat a lot of natural foods until I learned that most people die of natural causes". Click on "Jokes" for more ponderisms, courtesy of my niece Cathy in the UK.
My Favourite Mag
I subscribe to a monthly magazine, and this month I share a few tidbits for your reading pleasure.
Pics
My brother Dado sent a few pics with which I was quite impressed, and so they're part of this month's newsletter.
Thoughts
"Money is nothing if we have no one with whom to share it".
Birthdays and Anniversaries
Those who will be celebrating their birthdays or anniversaries in February include:
- Andrea Tang (February 1st)
- Richard Sousa (February 17th)
- Chau Wai Po (February 21st)
- Florence Chan (February 24th)
- Tina [Zahovskis] Delgado (February 28th)
Archives
Every month, we add to our archive of newsletters. If you've missed any editions, or would like to re-read something from past publications, click on the Archives link below.
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