The Lucknow Sentinel, 1994-08-03, Page 1PUBLISHED IN
LUCKNOW, ONTARIO
Wednesday,
August 3, 1994
55°
G.S.T, Included
A big splash!
The Lucknow pool staff hosted a number of "fun In the sun"
events last week. On Wednesday, Mike King was one of the
many who participated in the cannonball contest, with the
biggest splash receiving a prize. (Pat Livingston photo)
Will compete in triathlon
by Pat Livingston
Some of Lucknow's athletes will
be participating in a triathlon event
scheduled for Sunday (Aug.7) at the
Cove in Goderich.
This is the third year for the event
organized by Torn, Dougherty, a
former Goderich native, now living
in New Hamburg.
The triathlon includes a 1 km
triangular swim at the Cove; a
challenging 45 km loop bike rude,
and a.10 km run. The bike ride has.
five major climbs and winds
through Dunlop, Auburn, Benmiller,
Saltford and back to the Cove. The
run starts at the Cove and includes
a 76 step incline to the town level,
where it winds around Goderich
streets and back to the. Cove.
Teams participating include Mar-
gie Lougheed, Dale Lougheed and
Donald Andrew, known as the
Lucknow Lakers; Sean Lougheed,
along with his uncle Tom Zink and
aunt Beth Hughson, from. Mas-
sachusetts, known as Sean's
Bulldogs; the Pool Sharks - Sharon
Askes, Vanessa Alton and Shuana
Andrew; Vicky Morrison,' Marilyn
Carruthers and Dave 131ack, dubbed
Rocky's Dream Team; the Adven-
tufe Eh? - John, Joanne and Tasha
Mayer. •
Lucknow's solo entry, who will
be tackling all three events under
his own steam, is Mike Whitcroft.
The first event of swimming will
see Margie, Sean, Sharon, Marilyn,
and Tasha take to Lake Huron
waters. This will be followed by the
biking event with Don, Tom,
Vanessa, Dave, and Joanne. The
final leg will sec Dale, Beth,
Shauna, John and Vicky running the
streets of Goderich. And of course
Jake will be visible in all three.
Most of the Luckriow participants
say they are going in the triathlon
fbr the fun and challenge. The
Lotigheeds are hosting a "carbo -
meal" on Saturday night for the
Lucknowites.
The following weekend the
Lc ugheeds will participate in the
Becton Classic quadathlon which
includes swimming 11/2 km, biking
30 km, canoeing 6 km and running
12 km.
Dougherty, who has been par-
ticipating in triathlons since 1986,
says his motivation in organizing
the event was "I like to race;
Goderich is a pretty place and the
town didn't have a triathlon."
He expects between 200 and 300
participants. "It's a tough, challen-
ging course, and I expect a lot of
good quality athletes," says
Dougherty. Last year's best time for
the corse was just over two hours.
Funds raised from the entry fees
go to the athletic fund at Goderich
District Collegiate Institute, where
Dougherty was a student. The
School in turn provides him with 80
volunteers to help out along the
routes.
The first male and female to
finish receive a heart rate monitor,
with (the first relay team getting a
$75 gift certificate, and then medal-
lions will be presentedin various
age group categories. Area busines-
ses have donated draw prizes, and
the event wraps up with a barbecue
for participants.
Entries are still being accepted,
and willbe up until 10 minutes
before the first event. Forms are
available from the Goderich Rec
Department at 524-2125. Solo
entries arc $35 with relay teams at
$70.
The triathlon Starts at 9 a.m. sharp
at the Cove, Goderich.
Farmers,
beware
The Farm Safety Association has'
issued a warning to farmers on
washouts created by recent heavy
rains. Farmers should be cautious
during harvest and be aware of
areas where these washouts have
occurred, including the sides of
hills, ditch banks and on the
shouldersof concession roads.
These conditions can lead to
See Be, page 2
Family fun days this weekend
The small village of
Dungannon will come alive and
overflow with those seeking fun
and the chance to greet and meet
old and new friends this
weekend.
The 135th Dungannon Fair and
Family Fun Days runs from
Friday, Aug. 5 to Sunday, Aug.
7, and has something for
everyone in the family. There's
a midway, a Shriners fish fry, a
horse and antique tractor pull, a
fair dance featuring Tiffins, a
teen dance, a euchretournament,
and much more.
Something new for family fun
days is a community yard sale
from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday
for all those bargain hunters.
Sunday is a packed day
beginning at 9 a.m with the 4-H
horse club in the corral; the
parade at 11 a.m.; the antique
tractor pull at noon; the baby
show at 1 p.m., followed by the
horse pull and games for the
kids at 2 p.m. At 3 p.m. the
Ambassador of the Fair will be
crowned and the Prince and
Princess annonr.ced. Arm
wrestling gets underway at 3:30
p.m.. and the fish fry starts at 4
p.m.
Wawanosh
gets. $5,000
for landfill
study
West Wawanosh Township has
been granted $5,000 to carry out a,
capacly study of its current landfill
site.
The grant is part of $62,500
awarded to five Huron County
municipalities for waste
management initiatives, under the
environment and energy ministry's
Financial Assistance Program and
Waste, Management Improvement
Program.
For waste management • East
Wawanosh, Grey, and Tumberry
townships also received $5,000 each
for capacity studies.
Stephen Township received
$42,500 for landfill expansion under
the financial assistance program.
Lucknow kids attend
Jays' -minor. ball day
by Pat Livingston
Two Lucknow ball players had
the dream of a lifetime come true!
Nigel Black and Cam Sellers were
two of 350 who attended minor ball'
day at the SkyDome on July 23 to
take part in an instructional clinic
led by Blue Jays players and
coaches.
Various "stations" were set upon
the astroturf where the ball player's
were able to practice pitching,
fielding, ground balls,
hitting, and
running bases. Jays coaches who
worked with the kids were Galaen.
Cisco; Larry Hisle, Rich Hacker,
Bob Bailor and Nick Leyva.
It was the first time for eight year
old Nigel to play on turf. "It was.
-weird, most of the time we play on ' '
dirt," said Nigel.
But the best part for Nigel, a
member of the Mosquito hardball
team who pitches and plays third,
-was getting into the bull pen, al-
though he did admit to learning
Some pitching intricacies.
Cam, 15, who plays short stop for
the Bantam team, summed 'the day )
up as being "awesome." He learned
to stay balanced, and keep flexible •
at bat and in the field.
Robbie Alomar spent about 15 '
minutes with the group answering
random questions from those 'the
ball• players had submitted. The
See Jays, page 2
Cam Sellers (left) and Nigel Black were two of 350 young ball
players who were lucky enough to participate in minor ball day
at the SkyDome, and learn from the tutelage of 'Blue Jays
coaches. (Rat Livingston photo)