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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1981-06-24, Page 18Page 2A Times -Advocate, June 24, 1981 Fun for Superstars, Optimists.. The Grand Bend Optimist club staged another successful "Superstars" competition in conjunction with Burgerfest Saturday. This is the second year for the Optimists obstacle course, and many children took part in the competition. Optimist John Russell was master of ceremonies for the competition. Many other Optimists took part in tim- 1 ing. keeping score and ser- ving pop and hot dogs. Winners in the young superstars (ages 3.4,5 and 6) race were: first Billy Finch with 36 seconds, Patrick Pearson in 37 seconds and third, Alex Russell in 40 seconds. In the age 7,8 and 9 category, first prize went to David O'Connor with a time of 55 seconds. Todd Havter ,,x - A SUPERSTAR - Steve Labelle makes his way through the Op- timist's obstacle course at Burgerfest, Saturday. Staff photo was second with one minute, while Jake Morrice took third with one minute, seven seconds. In the 10, 11 and 12 age group, Steve Mathers took top prize, completing the course in 47 seconds. Roger Ward was second with a time of 50 seconds, and Jonathon O'Connor was third with a score of 51 seconds. Only two people entered in the 13 and over age group. To increase competition Op- timist organizers decided to have them re -run the course, giving the prize to the winner of the best two out of three. Larry Niles won the first round with a time of 52 seconds, while Connie Kaak had a score of one minute, 10 seconds. While Connie was unable to beat Larry, she was able to close the gap in the seond run. Larry had a time of 57 seconds, while Connie had trimmed hers to one minute. Optimists were surprised at the lack of entries in the 13 and over group, because last year they had several in that category. Alhambra meet at'Bend The Alhambra Weekend was another big success with Alhambrans attending from Belleville, Toronto, Detroit, Windsor and London. Also in attendance was the Supreme Commander James O'Hallaron from Detroit and Regional Direc- Grand Bend Personals Annie Morenz 237-3317 tor Esio Marzotto from Windsor. Friday night was a get acquainted and social even- ing at Alhambra Hall. Saturday a golf tourna- ment and Pork Barbecue followed by a dance. A special mass for the Alham- brans was celebrated by Father Stortz. Sunday the Council of Caravan Meeting for Ontario was held. Anniversary; Congratulations to Mr. and Mary's musings BY MARY ALDERSON Pepper and the kitten ' Pepper hates cats. He hates cats with a passion. Pepper; you'll remember, is our springer spaniel. He is generally very amiable. fun loving and loveable. Except when cats are around. A chipmunk can scurry past his dog house, and it's cause for some consterna- tion. A low-flying stariing rates a couple of "woofs" when it comes to close ovtr Pepper's head. A rabbit nibbling beans in my garden is reason for a chase - but the chase usually rets in more damage to the garden than the original nibbling. But a cat - that calls for an all-out effort: Should a cat venture too close to Pepper's quivering nose. he stops at nothing until that cat is suitably treed. He's been known to pull on his chain, dragging his dog house behindhimwlhile chas- ing a cat. So we were very surprised the other night when we saw two sets of eyes staring in at us through the screen door on the deck. One pair of eyes was Pepper's familiar,. drooping. red -rimmed eyes. The other pair of eyes was very large. but behind them was a very tiny. skinny body. With Pepper was a small kitten. Pepper. it would appear. was disgusted because the kitten didn't know enough to run from him, and he was seeking our help. Pepper had never before met a cat who wasn't frightened of him He could see no fun in a feline he couldn't terrorize He backed off a few steps and yipped at the kitten. The wee. orange tiger -striped critter started 'to walk towards him. Pepper bunted the kitten with his nose. changing its direction and sending it on its way. He started to prance to an- ticipation of a good chase. The cat merely turned around and headed hack towards Pepper. Pepper began to do the un- thinkable. He started back- ing away from a cat. We soon figured out what was to becomea real problem for our cat -hating dog. The kitten. lonely and lost. had decided to adopt Pepper as its mother As Pepper walked away. watching this unusual creature over his shoulder. it came after him. The kitten would catch up to him. a,nd rub her body around his legs. purring hap- pily. Pepper just didn't know what to make of such odd cat behaviour. 13y now. he would have had any other cat perched in the highest branches of the nearest tree. As I said earlier. Pepper is a very good natured and aimiable dog. Give a hard pull on his tail. and he'll res- pond with a wet. warm kiss. Even his hatred of cats is 1 superficial - it's really the chase that he enjoys. But try to take away his supper dish before he's finished his meal. Our friendly mutt can turn quite mean. Other neighbourhood dogs who are his playmates when it comes to romping on the river bank. become arch -enemies if they stick their nose in his dinner bowl. So we were again surpris- ed when we saw Pepper's new found friend attempting to chew a very largedog kib- ble it had retrieved from Pepper's bowl. Pepper watched as kitten tried and tried to chew the giant dog sized kibble. Pepper was thinking that he would let the kitten have some nourishment. and then they would get on with the chasing. When the kitten had chew- ed enough, it sat down to wash its face. Pepper went over. and again nosed it, tell- ing it to get running, he was ready to chase. But the kitten simply regained its balance, and went on with the face washing routine. Once again Pepper's plans were foiled. I would like to be able to tell you that Pepper and the kitten went on to become good friends. But unfor- tunately my story does' not have a happy ending. The wee kitten, we found. was not very healthy.A check with the vet revealed that the runny eyes and sneezing might be symptons of feline distemper, or at least a virus. A cure would be long, and costly, for a kitten we weren't sure we wanted to keep. Many of our neighbours had seen the kitten but no one knew where its home was. It was decided that the sick kitten was dumped in our neighbourhood by someone who didn't want to be bothered looking after it. I also learned that it wasn't the first time unwanted pets had been dropped off. Well. my thoughts about people who dump off un- wanted animals could fill another entire column. And it wouldn't be nearly as plea- sant or amusing as this column started out to be. What goes on in the mind of such thoughtless and cruel people? Do they honestly believe that someone else will adopt and look after the animal? Or is it that they don't have the backbone to do away with the animal themselves. so they dump them out, hoping they'll die of starvation. or get killed in traffic? In any case. we decided that the humane thing to do would be to put this poor sick creature to sleep. It wasn't an easy decision. CANADA DAY SUN DRESS SAIL 1/3 OFF Cool Savings on a great selection of fresh summer prints and plains in cool cotton and polyester blends. Also knit T-shirt dresses. Entire stock. Regular $24 - $58 - 1/3 off! CHARGEX VISA OPEN 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. 7 DAYS A WEEK the sun shop t._83 MAIN ST GRAND BEND 238-2511 j Mrs. Elmer Zimmer who celebrated their 45th wed- ding anniversary on June 22. Cemetery Decoration Day Services were held at the Grand Bend cemetery Sunday. Speaker was Rev. G. Anderson, and musical selections were by Alex and Doug Desjardine. Women's Institute June meeting of the Women's Institute was held as a picnic at Port Blake Conservation Area Park June 18 at 12:30. Guests from Hurondale, Zurich, Dashwood, Kippen East, Crediton and Seaforth Clubs attended. 106 registered at the table. President Brenda Love led in the Institute Ode, Mary Stewart Collect and Institute Grace. A delicious picnic dinner was enjoyed by all. Millie Des- jardine led in a sing song. Several relay games, such as pound nail in block, fill a pop bottle with water using a sponge, hanging clothes wearing oven mitts, guess- ing the number of pieces of macaroni in a pint jar. It was announced that the Institute cookbook is available for $4. Each club expressed their thanks for a pleasant afternoon. Bridge scores The Mitchell Movement of Bridge was played in the Anglican Church Hall. North -south winners were Irene Ward and Walter Bales, second Helen David- son and Dorothy Child. East -west winners were Hazel and Hoop Gibson. Archie and Grace Skinner and Betty Boyles and Sue Baumgartner tied for se- cond. Your correspondent, Annie Morenz, has been on holidays in British Colum- bia. FASHION.... A SUMMER ADVENTURE Fashion Show Saturday, June 27th. Rain post- pones 1 week continuous showings from 1-5 on the grounds. Refreshments and music.' Models provided by the Elegance School of Modelling. mem rads fashion boutique Open 7 Days A Week 10.6: Thurs. & Fri. till9 p.m. 1'/4 Miles South of Grand Bend on Hwy. 21 238-2818 Values effective until closing Tuesday, June 30, 1981. we reserve the right to limit +wtttities. 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