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Times-Advocate, 1987-07-08, Page 14t• Page 2A ' Times -Advocate, July 8, 1987 Local Terry Fox run set for September 13 Plans are currently being made for an Exeter version of the Terry Fox Run with all proceeds to go to cancer research. • Brian Illman is taking over -as -co-ordinator for this the fourth annual Terry Fox Run. It is set for Sunday, September 13. The run will start at 1 p.m. from the South Huron Rec Centre. While it is called a run, that is not necessarily the situation. Illman says participants may run, jog, walk, bike or use any other means of transportation which requires physical exertion. In the previous three'Terry Fox Runs held in Exeter each rais- ed in excess of $2,000. Illman plans to send outpledge sheets to all Exeter and area businesses and hopes each will respond with at least one represen- tative to solicit pledges. For more info call Carol at the Terry Fox Hotline at 235-1142. Across Canada the six previous runs have brought in more than three million dollars each year to help in seeking a cure for cancer. Brian Illman points out an important paragraph in a fact sheet which has accompanied this year's press release from head- quarters in Toronto. _ It was written by Terry Fox prior to his run across Canada and reads as follows, "We need your help. The people in cancer clinics all over the world need people who believe in miracles. I'm not a dreamer and I'm not saying this will initiate -any kind-or— definite indol`definite answer or cure to cancer, but I believe in miracles. 1 have to. 99. Lucan Wrestling Anyone interested in excitement there should be lots of it at the Lucan Community Centre this Saturday night. July.11. The feature attraction will be known as a Battle Royal: No. the Donnely's are not coming back, but a bunch of professional wrestlers will be invading the arean. • An even dozen wrestlers will be in the ring at the same time lbr the Battle Royal which will be one of six action packed matches. Others on the program are the Canadian Giant Gary Robbins who is seven foot, three inches talland tips the scales at 385 pounds, former British Empire champion the Great Duncan McTavish, Un- cle Money and a couple of ladies. Sports Spotlight by Ross Haugh Still Time -for Sportsfest Registration forms are still available at the South Huron Rec Centre for any local residents wishing to participate Mathis years Sportsfest. Sportsfest '87 will be held August 14 to 16 in Hanover and will_ likely attract close to :1,000 athletes from all centres in.the Lake Huron Recreation Zone. When it was held in Exeter two years ago about 2,400 par ticipated, but this time around the total amount of events have in- creased by 10 to :34. A list of all the categories of sports appeared in last week's issue of this newspaper. There are certainly events for all ages. One of the two new events' are for radio-controlledcars and planes. Irish Honoured 'I'he Lucan irish who won the all -Ontario Junior 'D' hockey championship a couple of months ago received their official IRISH GET RECOGNITION -- Members of the 1986-87 Ontario Hockey Association Junior 'D' champion Lucan Irish received plaques from the OHA and the Village of Lucan at Friday's windup banquet. From the left are OHA convener Wayne Smith, Irish captains Wayne Urbshott, Bob Thirlwall and Rob Hardy and Lucan reeve Norm Steeper. T -A photo TOP IRISH PERFORMERS - Trophies were presented for the top individual efforts on the 1986-87 Lucan Irish championship club. From the left are coach Ed Parkinson, Brad Hodgins, Brad Muir. Rob Hardy. Wayne Urbshott, Paul Woolford and assistant coach Dave Revington. • T -A photo Hockey philosophy good for life Members of the Lucan Irish win- ners of the Ontario Hockey Associa- tion Junior 'D' championship a few months ago were told Friday to use the same philosophy in life as they did in hockey. Guest speaker Rev. Bruce Pocock. rector of Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Lucan said, "You won the championship one game at a time and that's the way you will succeed in life one day at a time and be happy while doing it." He added. "Persevere in life like you did on the ice. I believe in success and that's what you did in winning by building little successes together. You blended together. Reflect on how you won and lessons learned will take you through the rest of life." Continuing Pocock said, "You can't do anything by yourself. In hockey you needed your team-mates and in life you need help from other persons. You are not in the world by yourself." Pocock paid tribute to the executive working hard behind the scenes say- ing, "They are committed and do a lot of little things to help make the team successful." Manager Jim Hearn said his club has never missed the playoffs, but added, "With so many players miss- ing for next season it will be a real Ironwood Guest Night at Ironwood Ladies golf club drew 80 golfers June 29. The night was sponsored by Grand Bend Plymouth Chrysler. " Ip the 'A' flight, Liz Hodgins and Hazel Heaver tied with scores of 45. Beaver took low gross on a count - back while Hodgins took low net with a 33. The evening ended in a tie in 'B' challenge to rebuild." Friday's banquet at the Luean Community Centre was sponsored jointly by the team executive and,the village of Lucan. Reeve Norm Steeper. deputy -reeve Harry Wraith and councillors Bryan Smith, Bob Hodge and Don Leitch were on hand to present mugs to each player and executive. On behalf of the OIIA. area junior 'D' convener Wayne Smith of Bel- mont persented championship plaques. . A number of individual awards were presented by the team ex- ecutive. In addition to winning the regular scoring championship Wayne Urbshott received a mounted puck with which he scored his 100th point of the season on February 7. Urbshott compiled a total of 102 points and according to manager Hearn was the first member of an Irish team to reach the century mark in points during the regular schedule. He received the Scott's Elevators trophy. • One of the club's two goalies Paul Woolford was named rookie of the year. The other netminder is Doug Haskett. Woolford's trophy was donated by the Grand Central Hotel. The Wraith Family • Hardware ladies golf flight as well. Carolyn Gilfillan and Barb Warden shared top honours with a score of 49 each. Gilfillan took low gross on a count - back. Low net went' to Bonne Ross with a :12. In 'C' flight, Joan Heywood cap- tured low gross with a 51 and Kelly lloltzmann took low net with a 34. trophy for the most improved player was won by Rob 1tardy: Brad Hodgins was awarded the Debbie's Kitchen trophy as the top defenceman and the Walloy Excavating award For the most valuable player went to Brad Ilodgins. Holtzmann leads Ironwocd men Dave Holtzmann captured 'A' flight by two strokes with a par:15. He was followed by Ken Bergmann who turn- ed in a.solid 37. Low net was taken by Jack Fuller who was followed by Hayden Gozzard. . Brad Murray's score of 39 won 'B' flight honours in the low gross category. He was followed by Larry Wein who turned in a 40 and Brian Taylor who marked a 41' Low net winner was Randy Gilfillian. Directly behind him were Jim Campbell and Bill Farquhar. Low scores were recorded. in 'C' flight with Don •Jolly's score of 41 coming out on top. Ron Heywood was close behind with a 42. Frank Dubarry followed with a 46. Larry Brosel's excellent low net of 29 beat out Ken Varley and Gib Dow. Gary MacLean topped 'D' flight with a low gross of 46. Lee Webber and Wilmer Ferguson trailed MacLean. Bob Osgood, a new member at the club, won low net in 'D' flight, beating out Roy Hunter and Ken Hermann. Ironwood men's club was spon- sored this week by Big O. Next week, Stoneyridge Developments will spon. sor the golfers. recognition Friday night. Team members and officials received plaques from the Oq- tario Hockey Association and mugs from the village of Lucan, A number of individual awards were presented rind one went to Wayne Urbshott who was the first Irish player to score et least 100 points in a regular schedule. ' Trainer Ken Freeman obtained the puck which Urbshott scored his 100th point with and had it mounted. Wayne ended the schedule with 102 points. - • Others getting individual awards were rookie Paul Woolford, most improved Brad,Hodgins, most valuable Brad Muir and best defenceman Brad Hodgjns. The Irish face a:ough rebuilding job for the next season as about 10 players will not be back because of being overage or off to gain higher education. Finally congratulations to the Irish on their championship. Deserving the credit in addition to the players are manager Jim Hearn, coaches Ed Parkinson and Dave Revington and the ex- ecutive including oldtimers Clare Stanely, Bob Taylor and Jim Freeman who have been with the club for the past 18 years. Want to Buy a Horse Anyone has ever wanted to own a race horse now has the opportunity. Ancaster horseman Bob Waxman has made it possible. An ad appeared in last week's issue of the T -A outlining how shares can be purchased: Instead of owning say a $3.000 claiming horse you can have part ownership of current stars like Jate Lobel! and Chatham Light and top sires and broodmares. Granted the ownership of these when broken down to individuals will be very small. it could be rewarding. , Playground program off to good start It'ell. our first week of playground has started off 1 great: We had a great response for our registration on Mon- day. If it is any indication of what is to come. we will have a great summer. Our first day went really well. We got a chance to get to know all the children through games and other 41c11► ities. This afternoon we are having a con- cert featuring Ray Richards. He is a singer Ochi► also works with puppets. '1'lle concert will begin at 1::30. There ►rill be no cost for those children who are registered at playground, and a • $1 fee for those children who are not registered in (he playground. Everyone is welcome and we are hop- ing for a big turn ofd. Tomorrow. Thursday, the children will be going to Morrison Dam. The sports club will be leaving in the mor- ning and the Bert and Ernies will be going at lunch time. There will 'be a lost of fun things -to do there and it should be a good time. On July 1:3 the Recreation ('entre will he sponsoring a trip to the Iluron Country Playhouse. We are going to see a presentation called Glen Ben- nett and Magic Dragon Banff. The cost for this will be $5.o o and this will cover transportation costs. July 14 the Bert and Ernies will he going Bowling in the afternoon. The sports club are sponsoring a car wash al the Save t' Gas Bar in the after- noon as well. The cost will be $2. per car. The money will be used to offset Exeter golf Many ladies dressed in red and white and carrying flags celebrated Canada Day by playing Monkey Goll at the Exeter Golf Club 'Tuesday. Bette Smith racked up a low gross of 52 while Dorothy Kipfer was runner-up with 53. Marg Lovell was putting well and had just 14 putts. Prizes for hidden holes were won by !laze! Gemmel! and Alma Etherington. The prize for the most outstanding costume was won by Dorothy Kipfer who was dressed in red and white with lace trim and was carrying a bouquet of colourful balloons. Her impromptu skit al the Club [louse was very. well received. Four new members were welcom- ed to the Club and all enjoyed lunch and cards. Next week will lie 'regular golf as usual. ONE ONLY NEW 1986 MODEL IH 234 Hydro Now x6,995 * infinite variable speed '* 18 hp diesel engine * 3 cylinder, liquid cooled * Cat I, 3 point hitch * Compact, agile, versatile DON'T MISS IT! FARM EQUIPMENT LTD. "Servinrg You For SS Veers" Exoer flommii Dashwood 235-2121 ` a1 2121 237.3242 the cost of equipment etc. Thursday July 16 we are taking the children -to Story Book Gardens in London. There %vitt be a $2. charge for playground children and $4. for non - playground children. 'l'he Deadline for sign-ups is Friday. July to or Mon- day the 13. After this date. 110 sign ups will be accepted. 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