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Harness racing roundtable held in ClintonLisa Thompson, Huron-BruceMPP and Monte McNaughton, MPP(Lambton-Kent-Middlesex) and PCCritic for Economic Development
and Innovation hosted a roundtable
discussion on the future of
the harness racing industry in
Ontario at the Clinton Raceway on
Aug. 1.
Since the Liberal government
announced the elimination of the
Slots at Racetracks Program,
McNaughton has been meeting with
members of the harness racing
industry all across Ontario.
Thompson and McNaughton were
joined by track administrators,municipal councilors, breeders andeconomic development officials.After the discussion McNaughton
and Thompson toured the Clinton
Raceway.
“Everyone we listened to today
said the same thing,” said
Thompson. “The Liberal
Government’s decision to end the
Slots at Racetracks program will
spell the end to harness racing in
rural Ontario communities. This will
impact 60,000 jobs, mainly in rural
areas and Monte and I want ensure
our party is proactive in seeking
advice from those on the front linesof this issue and work with themtowards the sustainability of thissector.”
“Like many decisions coming
from the McGuinty government,
consultation on this plan was
limited,” said McNaughton. “Local
municipalities were not consulted
and will now be losing an important
source of revenue. The horse
industry was not consulted and now
risks being completely wiped-out. It
is clear, local horsemen will bear the
brunt of this poorly thought-out
decision, which seems to be the way
Dalton McGuinty, Dwight Duncanand their government prefer to dobusiness.”Over the last decade annual
expenditures by the horse racing
industry has increased by 67 per cent
to $2 billion in 2010 from $1.2
billion in 2000. Approximately 80
per cent of this expenditure occurs in
Ontario's rural agriculture
communities where it provides much
needed economic stimulus. “The horse racing industry hasbeen a part of the fabric ofcommunities in rural Ontario for
over 150 years,” said Thompson.
“These are real people who depend
on the horse racing industry for their
livelihood—and the McGuinty
Liberals want to take that away
because they don’t know how to
manage the books.”
Squeeze play at third
Blyth just couldn’t hold their three-run lead coming into the
second half of their final season game against the Brussels
Squirts on Aug. 14. Brussels toppled their nearby rivals by
a score of 4-3. (Denny Scott photo)
The weatherman put a damper on
play this past week but the rain was
a welcome guest at the Wingham
Golf and Curling Club.
Superintendent Bruce Pewtress
called it a million-dollar gift at a
perfect time as the course was
getting very dry in many areas.
In regular league play the
Wednesday senior men had 23
golfers hit the links. Jamie
Sanderson took home first-place
honours with Gerry Edwards,
second and Brian Carr, third.
Teeswater boy Ed Hofmann was in
the money for the second week in a
row claiming longest putt. Ken
Saxton and Don Bone also took
home pin awards with Bone again
shooting a 38 for low gross for the
day.
On Thursday, Aug. 9 the rain
began but 34 die-hard golfers took
part in men’s night despite of less
than stellar conditions. Don Edgar
did not let the rain affect his game
firing a super one-over-par 36. The
prize winners were closest to the pin
Aart Devos and Steve Nixon with
Doug (Shorty) Long and Dave
Bartman claiming longest putts.
Grant Currie went home with the
hidden score award.
Saturday, Aug. 11 the club hosted
the Brookside Public School
graduating class of 1972. The 40
guests shared many laughs and
school pictures brought back
memories of their early years. It was
great to see some of their teachers
also take part in the day and help try
to catch up on what has happened in
the past 40 years. The group
gathered in the dining lounge to
reminisce followed by a barbecue
lunch.
Chip and a Putt – By Bruce Skinn
Governing gone local
Londesborough hosted the Year-end Teen Slo-Pitch
Tournament over the weekend which saw teens from
around the area vie to be the best at the game. Shown is
Holmesville taking on the Young Guns during a game on
Saturday with Holmesville winning. (Vicky Bremner photo)
Davidson wins lone hand
The Cranbrook card party was
held Aug. 3.
Winners were: share the wealth,
Allan Edgar and Dorothy Martin;
travelling lone hand, Mary
Davidson; high lady, Judy Hahn;
low lady, Florence Holmes; most
lone hands, Sharon Freeman, Jean
Dewar and Adrian Verstoep; high
man, Margaret Peebles; low man,
Joan Jacobs.
A number of tally prizes were
given out.
A card party was also held in
Cranbrook on July 20.
Winners were: share the wealth,
Margaret Peebles, Sharon Freeman;
travelling lone hand, Delphine
Dewar; high lady, Sharon Freeman
and Helen Dobson; high man, John
Subject and Helen Cullen; lone
hands, Viola Adams and Margaret
Peebles. There were a number of
tally prizes given out.
The next card party will be held
on Sept. 7 at 8 p.m.
Martin takes high spot
The Ethel euchre party was held
Monday, Aug. 6 hosted by Edna
McLellan and Viola Adams.
Winners were: high, Dorothy
Martin, Allan Martin, Judy Hahn
and Norm Dobson; lone hands, Bill
Siemon, Allan Edgar and Vicki
Siemon; tally prizes, Joan Jacobs,
Keith Turnbull, Florence Holmes,
Marian Harrison and Adrian
Verstoep; 50/50, Vicki Siemon and
Adrian Verstoep.
The next euchre will be held Aug.
20 at 8 p.m.