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Home My WebLink AboutTimes-Advocate, 1987-05-20, Page 14V Page 2A Times -Advocate, May 20, 1987 Take part in fitness Participaction Challenge on May 27 Wednesday, May n is the day residents of Exeter will have a chance to prove they are in good physical condition or are will- ing to get that way. It's Participaction Challenge day and locals will be competing against residents from Walkerton and Hanover in a challenge of exercises. The winner will be the town which has the most persons spen- ding at least 15 minutes in jogging, cycling or walking, anything. that gets the heart going. The town with the most recorded persons exercising will have its flag flying in the other two towns. Mayor Bruce Shaw will also be participating against his counterparts in the other two towns. To kick off the publicity Shaw was arrested Monday morning for being unfit. He was handcuffed, taken to the police station and booked. His stay was very short as he was put on probation and told to trim and slim up by next Wednesday. If he permorms favourably to tests prescribed by rec director Lynne Farquhar the charges will be dropped. The day will also be known as Sneaker Day and everyone is being asked to walk to work. If you have to drive park at least a block farther away from the job than usual. Students from SHDHS and the two elementary schools in town ar will be congregating in the South Huron Rec Centre parking lot between 10:15 and 10:45 a.m. for a gigantic areobics class. In. the afternoon John street east of Main to Andrew will be closed w oaphysical competition. The Rec Cen- trelostaffto allohas challenged special le town departments and local businesses. Four members of each team will be participating in five aspects of an obstacle course. It begins with a run decked out in firemen boots. Then comes a ride on a tricycle, a run through tires, making your way through an enlarged Big 0 drain tile and finishing with a session with the skipping rope. Royal Bank employees have challenged all other financial in- stitutions to participate in the day of physical activity. It is hoped each bank will follow the lead of the Royal and have an exercise bike available for employees and customers with.theNinner be- l• ..................... , .::�:.............: ............................ Sports Spotlight by Ross Haugh ing the branch clocking the most kilometres. The seniors of the area are invited to play shuffleboard at the Rec Centre during the :lay. In the evening the Rec Centre will be offering free roller skating from 7 to 9 p.m. For those wishing to participate in the 15 minutes of exercise against the other two towns, they may record their efforts by call- ing the South Huron Rec Centre between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m.; South Huron District High School from 9 a.m.to 4 p.m. and the Exeter unicipal office between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Off to See the Ja There is still time to book your seat on a bus trip on Wednes- t. ISSrpt+f4.1.. Fb .11s.i A SAFETY CHECK - Exeter optimist -club president Mark Heimrich and Constable George Robertson check Kelly Swan's bicycle during Wednesday's bike rodeo -at the South Huron Rec Centre. T -A photo For fourth year ODDFELLOWS DONATE TO SPORTS — The Exeter Oddfellows recently made a donation to the Usborne Minor Baseball Associa- tion. Above, Sam Skinner makes the 4resentation to UMBA vice- president Don Wallis. T -A photo Hully Gully site of major Motocross event For the fourth year. Hully Gully . will be the site of a major Canadian National -level event. The official Canadian Motocross Sanctioning body awarded !hilly Gully the first round of the Expert series to -be held on June 20 and 21. T-- 1✓xpert riders. the most skilled of all motocrossers, will be coming from all over Canada to compete for a part of the $7,500.00 purse. Canada's top and now world-class racer, 'toss Pederson will be defending his number one posi- tion against the best of the rest. - t'ully Gully will be hosting the very competative 125 and 250 Expert classes. The two classes that generate some of the most exciting action. In both classes rider skill and stamina are what determines the winner rather that raw horsepower. The Hully Gully facility is no stranger to national level competi- tion, having won the CMA's highest award, the Organizer's Award in 1982. Since then they have hosted three na- --tionatevefts pll%ving their expertise in promotion. The 1987 Expert National Cham- pionships begin on Saturday June 20 with the support classes and continue on to Sunday with the pro classes. This year's event promises to be one of Canada's best races! This weekend Hully Gully hosts the second event of the three and four wheel ATV Racing Series. ATV racing has become a very popular sporting event over the last couple of years with record numbers Golfingat Ironwood ets 11.2-' Better Every Year ! Excellent choice of brand new Yamaha GOLF CARTS / to ,rake youroble a more enioy PLUS Our expanded club house will be open soon for your enjoyment. Ladies night.Mondays Mens night...Tuesdays Course open for general golfing enjoy- ment every day. Special rates for seniors on Thursdays 18 holes 48 Game must be com- pleted by 4 p.m. RONWO ‘11t l 601P CIUIl Located ono collo East of IIstor 00 Highway 83. Phan* (S10) 233.1521 11 4 of entries. Up to'100 competitors could challenge the course in one afternoon, making for very competative and ac- tion packed racing. sssicors sponsors fre.wood ladies A total of 41 ladies attended Iron- wood ladies golf Monday night despite the threatening weather conditions. The evening was sponsored by Becker Farm Equipment Ltd. Liz Hodgins was the longest drive winner on three with a fantastic shot. Linda Steele won the closest to the pin on seven. Liz Hodgins again cleaned up in the "skin?" with winning on two and again on five.. Kim Pinder won the "skins on six. "Secret Partners" winners were Darlene Lynn and Doris Hackney - 99; Carolyn Gilfillan and Gail Murray - 100; Janet Ileaman and Karen Gaul - 100; Bonnie Ross and Ruth Mercer - 104; Grace Farquhar and Pat Flet- cher - 104. May 25 is sponsored by "Looking Good" and "Visual Image Planning" with Vickie Pfaff giving a demonstra- tion from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. GUARANTEED To start on the first or second pull The four -wheelers have become even more popular than the three- wheelers because of their stability off jumps and high power on straight- aways. However, the three wheel ATV racers can certainly give the four wheelers a run for the money. ATV racing is fun for the entire family to watch. Local riders Terry McGregor, Kippen and Curtis McCone and Paul Farquhar of Clin- ton will be out in full force to take on heavy competitors on their home track. Come out and enjoy some exciting race action at the Hully Gully track Sunday, May 24. Racing begins at noon. day, July 1 to Toronto to see the Blue Jays. inaction. Ellison Travel and Tours are expecting to have about 500 fans make the trip as part of Huron County Day with the Blue Jays. Profits from the trip go to the Big Brothers and Big Sisters Associa- tions of Huron. Fans will be picked up at the Ellison locations in Exeter, Clin- ton and Wingham at 10 a.m.. Bus and tickets prices range from $26 to $35 depending on the Location of the seats. The way the Blue Jays have been performing lately they should be in first place or very close to the top by that time. Last Call for the Hawk Here is the final reminder to get your tickets for Saturday's Night with Ronnie Hawkins. Tickets are going fast, but a number are still available to en- joy two shows of Ronnie Hawkins and Whiskey Jack at the South Huron Rec Centre, Saturday night, May 23. Take Me to the Ball Park "Take Me Out to the Ball Park" is a familiar cry throughout the summer months. - That's the theme for National Baseball Weekwhichwill be observed this year from June 1 to 6. Wendy Schwindt of the Exeter minor ball association reports special activities on the nights of June 2 and 3. Those nights the tykes and bantams will be in action. Hot dogs will be available and free caps will be given to the first 10 customers each night. We will have further information on this special baseball week in next week's column. THE PROBLEM Dandelions THE SOLUTION `SHeed A/taw WE CARE FOR YOUR LAWN. THE NUMBER CALL TOLL FREE i-800-265.5593 524-2424 LEON'S BUY & SELL Leon's Buy I and Sell Hwy. 83W N s E m W SAT." MAY 23 SUN MAY 24 • Used Cars, Trucks, Vans • Furniture • Riding Lawn Mowers • Campers • Boats and more • Crafts • Appliances Door prizes compliments of Art's Auto Repair BUY -- SELL -- TRADE CONSIG MENT SALES We would like to thank all our customers for their patronage and look • forward to serving them in a future. CALL S AT 237-3481----