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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1987-01-21, Page 16Page 2A Times -Advocate, January 21, 1987 Precision skaters win gold medals, ready for Sunday show Congratulations go out to all involved in the winning of a gold medal Saturday in Woodstock by the Exeter junior precision skating team. The team known as the Exeter Entertainers are coached by Susan Rodowa. The manager is Janice Brock. - In winning the top award, the Entertainers defeated skaters from London, Scarboro; St. Thomas, Thamesford, Thornhill and the Tricenturena skating club. These gold medalists will be performing at an ice show spon- sored by the Exeter precision skating club this coming Sunday, January 25 at 2 p.m. at the South Huron Rec Centre. The Exeter novice precision team which finished in the finals in Woodstock Saturday will be in action along with teams from Forest and Clinton: Solo skating will be provided by skaters from Zurich, Lucan and. Parkhill. Jennifer Cronin, Barbara Tieman and Joyann Heywood of the Exeter figure skating club will also be displaying their talents. -- This show is one of the precision club's fund raising projects and those attending will be assured of seeing some interesting and ex- citing maneuvers. Adult admission is $3. Marie Tieman is president of The precision skating club, Ann Baynham is secretary, Janice Brock is the treasurer along with the duties of junior team manager and the novice skaters manager is Janet Hern. Two Canadian Juniors Coming Exeter Lions Sportsmen's dinner chairman Brian Iilttlan has confirmed the attendance of two members of the Canadian junior hockey team which recently returned from the fiasco in Europe. Illman says Seafroth native Dave Mcllwain who now plays for Sports spotlight by Ross Haugh the North Bay Centennials and Brendon Shannahan of the London Knights will be here for the 14th annual dinner scheduled for Tues- day, February 3. Despite earlier high hopes of having Brian McFarlane as the master of ceremonies, the television hockey host will not be here. These duties will be filled by Hoss Maxwell of St. Thomas who has handled the job quite capably two other years. Always a highlight is the appearance of the local Timmy. This year this role will be filled by eight year-old Jeff Finkbeiner of RR2 Crediton. He is the son of Doug and Darlene Finkbeiner and is-suf- fering from cerebral ataxia degeneration. Away for the weekend A distinct local flavour has been added to the upcoming dinner. On the list of guest speakers is Al McLean. He is the son of Bill and Peg McLean and holds a double black belt in jujitsu. Al cur- rently travels worldwide as a world class judge. Tickets for the dinner are going fast. 1f you don't have yours yet call Brian Illman at the Bank of Nova Scotia, Lions president Jim Beckett at the T -A or any club member. They are available for $35 for adults and $20 for students and children. We can again be assured of good food as the catering is being handled by the area Women's Institutes in Huron South District. Sailing Seminar The Ontario Sailing Association has organized a day of sailing lectures on Saturday January 24 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Fanshawe College in London. Some of the area's best boardsailors will be in- structing how to windsurf. There will be cruisers showing pictures and talking about their experience in Georgian Bay, the Greek Islands and the Bahamas. Boat ownership alternatives such as time-sharing and leasing will also be explored. The main area of education will come from many of the area's and the nation's best racers and a couple of world calibre sailors such. as Olympic team member Mark Treissman and long-time Olympian Bill Abbott. Anyone interested is asked to come along for the day and become better educated in the sport of sailing. Registration begins at 9 a.m. The fee is $1.50. Mohawks win twice to move back into first place The Exeter Mohawks have moved back into first place in the Ontario Hockey Association Central Senior 'B' standings on the strength of two im- pressive victories this week. Friday on home ice, the Mohawks trampled the injury ridden Palmerston 81's by an 18-0 count and Sunday also at the South Huron Rec Centre downed the strong Elora Rocks 7-3. The two home wins upped the Mohawks season point total to 35, one more than the second place Tavistock Royals. On the upcoming weekend, the Mohawks will be on the road for two games. They will meet the 81's in Palmerston Saturday night at 8 p.m.. and after an overnight stay in Hanover will move over to Harriston to meet the Blues Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. A Real Scoring Spree The scoring in Friday's romp over Palmerston was well spread with 11 different players getting away at GET SHOOTING ADVICE — Grand Bend's Winter Carnival Penguin and the Chicken from Kentucky Fried Chicken outlets in Grand Bend and Exeter were at Sunday's Mohawks game to assist the youngsters in the between period shootout•sponsored by Kentucky Twins. Failing to hit the opening in the net were Ben Guenther, Sean Guenther and Jodi Hamilton. • T -A photo Waxers gain pair of draws The Exeter Waxers gained a pair of ties in three novice division hockey games this week. In a Saturday doubleheader, the Waxers played to a 4-4 exhibition tie with Hensall and lost a Shamrock con- test 3-1 to Lucan. Sunday it was a 2-2 draw with Seaforth. A goal by Chris Lerikos on a pass from Brent Urlin with only seven seconds left in the third period gave the Waxers their tie with llensall. The first two Exeter scores came from the stick of Marty DeBrttyn. The first was on an unassisted effort and the second on a pass from Ryan Soldan. The third marker for the Waxers was shot by Adam Jean with the assist going to Brent Urlin. Dan Taylor led the Hensall scoring attack with a three goal effort. Two of his scores came on solo dashes and the other on a pass from Ryan Kyle. Blair Moir's unassisted goal com- pleted the Hensall scoring. Captain Chris Lerikos converted a pass from Brent Urlin to account for the Exeter scoring in the 3-1 loss to Lucan. Captain Chris Haskett was best for Lucan with two goals and one assist. The other goal was notched by Mike Wragg and other assisters were Dylan England and Marty Mitchell. In the 2-2 tie with Seaforth, Jason FREE! Installation on all exhaust systems! 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Al Gates led the way with a four goal output 4nd Randy Kraut, Bill Glover andRck Hart each notched two scores. S�oring in single fashion were Brian Mercer, Norm Campbell, John Kernick, Kris Bedard, Pete Tuckey, Scott Eccles and Ron Elliott. Cain Doig was the leading playmaker with five assists to his credit. Barry Baynham and John Kernick were next in line with three assists. Helping on two goals apiece were Scott Eccles, Rick Hart, Bill Glover and -Al Gates. Single assists went to Bryan Baker, John Jongeneel, Brian Mercer and Kris Bedard. This was Palmerston's second trip to Exeter this season and they have yet to score a goal. Rick Pikul registered his third shutout of the season. A Second Period Start After a scoreless first period in which both teams had good scoring opportunities, the Mohawks exploded Better butter 'spiel Sunday The third annual Gay Lea Better Butter Bonspiel will be held at the Ex- eter Curling Club on Sunday; January 25. The eventwill be for 15 mixed teams competing for the Gay Lea awards. There will be two draws, each of three games. The first two games will be six -enders and the third game will be eight ends. "The event has proven to be one of the most popular for our club members," said Albert Van Dyken, an event organizer. "The Gay Lea in- volvement allows us to provide a first class bonspiel with great prizes." Everyone will receive some Gay Lea butter as a memento of the event, plus good fellowship, lunch an& dinner. Dubarry has high dart score Frank Dubarry recorded the high score of 140 in Friday's regular play in the Exeter Legion mixed dart league. This week's scores were: Outlaws 5 Odd Ones 0 Swat 4 Scotties 1 Smurfs 3 McGrundy 2 Shiphunters 3 011ie's Best 2 Salt and Pepper 3 Canscotts 2 Lost Flights 3 The ll's 2 Itchy Niters 3 Trailers 2 Southenders 3 DJ's 2 Friday's schedule is as follows: 8 p.m. Lost Flights vs Scotties McGrundy vs Outlaws Shiphunters vs Trailers Smurfs vs Salt and Pepper 9:30 p.m. -Canscotts vs The H's 011ie's Best vs Southenders Itchy Niters vs DJ's The South Huron Rec Centre now offers KARATE For Children 6-9 years of age 8 week program 8-1 hour classes • Saturdays Participate for many reasons: self defence, discipline, train- ing for competition OR just for the social and recreational atmosphere Starts: Saturday, February 14 Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Place: High School - New gym (enter through cafeteria door at back of school) Fee: $25.00 *Must pre -register at the Rec Centre during Office Hours (9.12and 1-5) before Friday, February 6 FOR INFO CALL THE REC CENTRE AT 433-4833 for three unanswered scores in the se- cond 20 minutes of play in Sunday's win over Elora. Rick Hart broke the scoring goose egg at the two minute mark as he completed a three-way passing effort - with John Kernick and Bill Glover. Only 38 seconds later Cam Doig beat Dan DeJong in the Elora nets with Randy Kraut and Al Gates pro- viding the passes. Late in the period, the first of four straight Exeter power play goals came from the stick of Cam Doig. Assisting were defencemen Barry Baynham and Kraut. The Mohawks clinched the victory with three more scores in the first half of the final session while they were en- joying a one man advantage. Scott Eccles notched the first and was followed quickly by Norm Camp- bell and Hon Elliott and Norm Camp- bell. Providing the necessary passes were Kris Bedard, Bill Glover, Brian Mercer and Randy Kraut. With one second left in the game Brian Mercer notched the seventh score for the Mohawks on passes from Doug Latta and Norm Campbell. • Exeter manager Doc Campbell ex- pects to hear a decision on a protest against a recent loss to Tavistock. The Mohawks protested the use of an ineligible player by Tavistock. The Mohawks have been strengthened by the return to (he lineup of John Kernick. The area young man was at fall training ses- sions, but didn't see any action until a week ago because of a serious in- jury suffered in a farm accident. Kar - nick spent four years with the St. Marys Lincolns. For Rent - 243-2479 • Toboggans • Cross Country Skis • Snow Shoes • Snack bar available Saturday and Sunday Phone ahead for special mid week groups. 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