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Times-Advocate, 1982-09-09, Page 16•i • 1 HINSALI goy$ VICTORIOUS -- The "B" championship of Monday's bantam boys. ball tournament in Kirkton was won by Henson!. Bock, left, assistant coach Marg Pryde, Todd Caldwell, Lan Munroe, Randy Blick., Poul Campbell, Don Moir, David Skeo, Peter Bedard and coach Linda Swoon. Front, Jeff Caldwell, Steve Bedard, Todd Gaudio, Tim Mann, Rodd Parker and Pat K Ie. TA • hoto Brucefield canoe team is best inthec�untry By Shelley McPhee Dana Kloss and Kim Rathwell look like any other 13 and 14 year old girls. They're both petite, pretty and best of friends, but they're also two of the fastest canoeists in Canada. Dana, the daughter of Dick and Roberta Kloss and Kim, daughter of Bruce and Dawn Rathwell, all of Brucefield, represented Ontario in the National Canoe Champion- ships in Grande Mere, Quebec on August 22 and came home with the first place medals in the junior ladies 18 and under class. They competed against five other teams in the six mile upstream, six mile - down- stream race that ended with an uphill portage to the finish line. The win was exciting, especially for Kim who has only been canoeing for three months, but the race was also a gruelling test of endurance And strength for the teenage girls. It took weeks of intense training to ready for the na- tional race and under the supervision of Mr. Kloss the girls paddled 16 miles a day, four days of the week. Train- ing took place on the Grand Bend River, the only river in yminmmtnmmm The tight :Touch _ By JACK !LAVENDER _ Well, it took o lot of will power—but we finally E gave up trying to diet. _ \• * • * We heard about o = neighborhood that's so = - \3 tough, the school newpaper has . an obituary column. • You con criticize the = =government all you E. want, but you've got to = hand it to the tax people. \ Most of u• s' would be willing to accept advice 8 from people smarter Phan we are, if we could find any. £ * Sports announcer: 'We interrupt your marriage Ti = to bring you the foot - :ball season." Jack's Small Engine- = Repair Service 107 Queen' St. Hensel' 262-2103 gOur "goal" is to show you a better perfor- m a n c e chainsow-- Homelite. t1IIIt1111It111111111t1111111111111111111111111� the area where the girls could canoe for the longest distance. The decision to compete at the national level came after Dana and Kim won the pro- vincial race on July 10 and 11. Held north of Lake Simcoe, the team came first in the 14 year and under class and placed ,second in the 18 and under race. "We decided that if we were going on to Quebec we would win," Mr. Klass said. And win • they did, beating another On- tario team of 17 year olds who last year won the class in a Saskatchewan rade. - While canoeing may be new to Kim, Dana's family has been paddling and winning races -for several years now. Her father has taken part in the annual Bunny Bundle fund raising race for over 16 years, and brother Rick and his partner Tony Gibbings have won both pi ovincial and natiena ,races in past years. , "Rick ;and Tony got the ). family interested," Mr. Kloss explained, and with a family of 14 children and foster - children, he added, "It's a good way to keep them all out of trouble." Rick is presently involved in a 125 mile race in Quebec with partner Rene Boogemans of Hensel!. They're hoping to finish in the top 10 and win some of the more than $20,000 in prize money. The Kloss van, Tiled high with canoes is a familiar site around Brucefield now. With more than 14 canoes, Mr. Kloss admitted that the sport can be expensive, but said that he is now making his own paddles, which cost about 365 to buy and also has molds to build his own canoes. To buy a 18.5 footer like the one that Dana and Kim race in would cost well over $1,000, but for racing, this canoe has proven its ,worth. Long, lightweight and narrow, the craft only weighs 30 pounds, compared to the average pleasure canoe which weigns over 120 pounds. Still it takes a great amount of physical effort to paddle a canoe through waters at top speed, then complete a race with a portage. Lots of sleep and a good meal are recom- mended before a race. During the race itself Dana and Kim get extra energy from diluted natural juices. There's no time to stop and pour a drink however, and special hoses are hooked up and held in the girls' mouths' at all times, allowing them to drink with paddling. In long races, like those Dana and her family have competed in, there's time to eat fruits and chocolate and during portages bank runners pass food onto the com- petitors as they carry the craft. Mr. Kloss maintains that canoeing is one of the safest starts and can be enjoyed by PECK APPLIANCES "IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN VARNA" •FILTER QUEEN SALES & SERVICE • VACUUM CLEANERS - (Sales & Service to • Most Makes) • •FNI COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS For Farm & Dusiness • SPEED QUEEN APPLIANCES •MOFFAT APPLIANCES • INSECT LIGHTS & FLY KILLING UNiTS •GIFTS • MANY.OTHER ITEMS VARNA, ONT. 482.7103 people on all ages. This was recently proven when little Kelly Rathwell; 5, and her partner Shawn Thompson competed in a special race for the physically disabled and tied for first place. Shawn has cerebral palsy and with guidance from Mr. Kloss the - two were able to take, top medals in the London race. He also coached Raquel Bunn and Sherry McDonald, both of Brucefield, who also paddled in the race. Kelly and Kim's brother Kent, 11, is also showing his canoeing skills and with part- ner David McCurdy won first place in the junior boys race. Another Brucefield girl Marion Rueger and Barbara Ann Hawkins of Chatham took first in the junior girls race while Len Healy came first in the junior men's kayak division. Mr. Kloss has many eager students who in the future may also go on to national wins. For Dana and Kim, there's a few more regional races to compete in, then con- centration on school work. Next spring rigorous train- ing will start again, in preparation for theirnext na- tional competition, efending their title in BritishColumbia. oar- -,: i Minister speaks on labour theme Church Amber Rebekah Lodge Wednesday evening wi Noble Grand Bertha MacGregor presiding, assisted by Vice -Grand Gladys Coleman, who gave the report of the visiting com- mittee. "Happy Birthday" was sung for Lois Jones, Bon- nie Upshall, Vera Lemmon, Annie Reid, and Bertha MacGregor. A jewel case which had been ordered was on display and will be dedicated at a later meeting. This case was handmade by Kenneth Hunkin, Thames Road and is an excellent specimen of hand craft, which will be plc - ed in the Lodge Hall. The in- stallation of the officers will be held on October 20th when D.D.P. Mrs. Alice Bowen, Ex- eter, and her installing team will be present. After the meeting Bingo - Euchre was enjoyed, follow- ed by a delicious Potluck lunch. United Church news There was a good atten- dance at the United Church on Sunday morning when the emphasis of worship were placed around Labour Day. Mr. McDonald spoke on the subject of "Workmen For\ God". "God's providence is not lowered in baskets from the sky, but through the hands and hearts of those who love him," he, said. "We are,co- workers with God, God works through man." He used the poem God Has No Hands But Our Hands as an illustration to his sermon. Douglas Klopp was the organist for the service and Bill. Stebbins and Wayne Scot- chmer were the ushers. Cecil Pepper greeted the congregation. Everyone was reminded that StInday School opens next Sunday and that follow- ing the service the. congrega- tion will hold a reception for the students and teachers as they begin a new year. ' Rev. McDonald attended the funeral of the late Mrs. Isabel) Stone at Woodhouse United Church, Port Dover on ' Saturday. Mrs. Stone was ac- tive in the Canadian Foresters, holding the title of Past District Deputy, Past President of the Ontario Assembly and had also been chosen Forester of the Year in 1969, one of the highest Awards of recognition one can receive. Rev. McDonald took part in the service as High Chaplain for the Canadian Foresters for Canada. Mrs. Stone was fifty-six years of age. At the Official Board of the United Church at their regular monthly meeting held. Times -Advocate, September 9,1982 Page 13 women, Rebekahs resume activities to Wednesdtg► evening final Todd O'Brien of Brigden visited last Week with his grandmother Mrs. Evelyn Flynn and uncle Gerald Flynn. Miss Catharine Corbett visited last week with her grandmother Mrs. Jack Corbett. Mrs. Vera Lemmon return- ed to her home after holiday- ing with members of her family in Quebec. arrangement, were made for a training plop for visitation evangelism within the Con- gregation on Sunday, September 26th. The Official Board members will be going• out to all families in the con- gregation to tell them about the church program within the church. • • Unit 4 bolds luncheon Unit 4 of the Hensel) United Church, U.C.W. opened their autumn season with a pot luck luncheon on Thursday September god with twenty- four laattendance, including several ladies from the Blue Water Rest Home and Huron - view. Mrs. Britton the leader was in charge of the meeting which opened with two faatilt r j• ons followed by prayer..: We were sorry to hear the Preeldeut Mg's. Payne was unable to carry on but are pleased Mrs. Joyce Pepper has accepted the position. The 1903 calendars are on sale. Love and Life is the pro- ject for topics for 1983. There will be a Seniors ban- quet on November 4th, members to ask a friend or acquaintance. A sing -song using several familiar hymns was con- ducted by Mrs. Myrtle Sher- ritt and Mts. Dorothy Mickle: The devotional given by Mrs. Britton in the absence of Mrs. Shirley Luther was en- titled "Women of the Church" using Dorcas, Mary, mother of Mark, Lydia, Priscilla, Phoebe, Eunice, Lois and others to point out the dif- ferent positions women have taken in the destiny of the Church from Bible days to the present day. She quoted "The' Lesson of the Camel" to urge us to use our Faith in God to enable us to lay our toils at rest at night and rise in the morning and pray for His guidance through the day. Mrs. Nellie Riley and Mrs. Vera Lemmon read "Beyond the Horizon" and "Guidance". The meeting Closed with 'a hymn followed with the Bendiction by Rev. McDonald. Personals Mrs. Grace Peck and Mrs. Mame McAllister of Huron - view, Clinton were guests Thursday at the smorgasbord luncheon of Unit 4 of the Hen- sall United Church and for the meeting afterward. Mr. Sim R,00bol vi'ent 'for them and Mrs. Dorothy- Mickle drove them back. Rev. Stanley McDonald went to the Bluewater Rest Home, Zurich for former member Mrs. Ella Drysdale, Mrs.. Eva Thompson, and Mrs. Mae Rowcliffe. TOP CANOEISTS -- Dana Kloss, 14, and Kim Rathwell, both of Brucefield, are cur- rently two of the best canoeists in the nation. They recently won the junior ladies' division in the National Canoe Championships in Grande Mere, Quebec. Shelley McPhee photo Distrkt youths delegates Coop leadership ccrnp Greg Dougall and Pete Tuckey, Exeter, Cheryl Stewart, Kirkton, Joe Ver- munt, Zurich, Rhea Hughes. Ailsa Craig and Jeff White, Denfield, were among the more than 40 young men and women aged 18 to 21 from On- tario's farm community at- tending the 16th annual Youth Camp last month at Geneva Park north of Orillia. The camp sponsored by United -Co-operatives of On- tario, and divided into two week-long camps, is held to teach communication and leadership skills, co-operative philosophy and interpersonal skills. The camps are part of UCO's on-going educational member programs for young people, delegates and directors. "Today's young people are a practical group. They're looking for assistance in handling their daily lives and for factual information on what a co-operative is," said Dr. Reg Cressman, UCO director- of public relations and co-ordinator for the program. "Previous to this camp. they've been in contact with the Co-op either through their own purchases or through family activities and they had some pretty tough questions to esti about it's relativity to today's society. I think all of us are looking to our roots and trying to determine howbest to apply co-operative Ron E. Rader Frayne Chow. Olds. 1$d. 5ti() Mao) Sti�,�,i Exeter Onto, ie Bus. 235-0660 Res. 236-4414 philosophy 10 today's life styles." UCO's Youth Camp began in 1966 as a one week leader- ship camp.for boys in their early teens and expanded, several years later, to include girls. A major change occur- red in the mid -70's when the eligibility age was raised to the present ones of 18 to 21. A number of Youth Camp graduates have become UCO employees and some have served on their co-operative councils and boards. Resource staff were Dr. Cressman; Eva 011ino, UCO communications manager; Brian Ashford, vice-president employee and member rela- tions/corporate secretary, Gay Lea hoods; and Mary - Liz Grise of CUDATA (Ont.). UCO is the largest farm supply and marketing co- operative in Ontario. It pro- vides a complete line of farm inputs. including feed, seed, fertilizer. petroleum and hardware. through more than 180 Co-op'outlets across the province. 1t also markets livestock, grain and poultry. 'U('Oisownedby49,000in- dividuaf members and 48 member e0 -operatives representing an additional 40,04)0 members. Mr. and Mrs. Brian Mohar and daughter spent the holi- day weekend with relatives at Owen Sound. Jamie and Lori Parker and Carla Dalton of Walton visited over the weekend with their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Harold Parker. Miss Joan Dodds, Sea forth, and Miss Mary Hunt, Win- throp, spent a few days with Joan's grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Sim Roobol and also visited with Joan's aunt Mrs. Audrey Christie. Rev. Kenneth Knight con- ducted worship service in Carmel Presbyterian Church on Sunday speaking on the subject "Work" in keeping with the Labour Day holiday. Jack Corbett who has been Mrs. Dorothy Taylor presid- a patient in South Huron ed at the organ for the service Hospital Exeter for the past of song. several weeks returned home The "Three Links" Seniors Tuesday. will meet on Tuesday, September 14 to resume the fall meetings. A pot luck sup- per will be held at 6:30 p.m. Mr. Larry Jones of Calgary is visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Jim Sangster and Brad. 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