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Times -Advocate, July 31 1991
Christian Hockey Camp much
more than Just hockey
By Ray Lewis
.HURON PARK - For the 13th
season, the Christian Athlete Hock-
`_ ey Camp has made its return to the
Stephen Township Arena. Despite
the withdrawal of the Huron Hock-
ey School which threatened its ex-
istence early on, the Christian
Camp promises to be better than
ever.
"We're really happy to be back
here," said Ray Wood, regional
representative and former co-
ordinator of the camp. "The facili-
ties and ice are both great and each
year they keep getting better."
The hockey school occupies the
arena as well as the residences of
Centralia College of Agricultural
Technology, from July 28 until
August 2, which is two weeks later
than normal.
Hockey Ministries is the over-all
organization, with beginnings back
to 1977, with the idea being to pro-
vide chapels on Sundays to some
of the NHL players. It has since
expanded to include 17 Christian
hockey camps coast to coast, south
into American cities such as Bos-
ton, Minnesota and Chicago, and
have now jumped across the big
pond this year to include Switzer-
land.
They use the platform of hockey
to promote the development of the
complete athlete - spiritually, men-
tally, socially and physically. The
camp is non -denominational but
very personal, with -pros and coun-
selors ready to assist at all times.
Children ages 10-17 come from
virtually all over North America,
with a few locals also attending.
One of the professionals helping
out this week is Jeff Bloemberg
from Wingham, who plays for the
New York Rangers. Just to watch
him work with the children gives
you a whole new perspective of
what hockey is about. There is a
chemistry there which turns you
into an instant fan.
Other men donating their time in-
clude Adam Burt of the Hartford
Whalers, Dave Cressman a special
education teacher and former Min-
nesota North Star, and Dean Pren-
tice who spent 22 seasons in the
NHL with Pittsburgh, Minnesota,
Detroit, New York Rangers, and
Boston. He and wife June have
been especially instrumental in the
operation of the camp, and their
Juniors win
four games
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home run.
Lucan wins a pair
Friday night Lucan blanked St.
Marys 3-0. In the third inning Brad
Coughlin scored what proved to be
the winning run when he walked
and eventually scored.
Lucan got another win during the
week as they won by forfeit against
Dashwood who could not field a
team on Sunday.
Exeter Mixed
Shuffleboard
Wednesday, JtiJy 24
5 game winners
Howard Johns
Delmer Skinner
John Pepper
011ie Essery
Muriel Marshall
Hugh McKay
Thursday, July 25
5 game winners
Howard Johns
Marjorie Hodgert
Wilma Davis
Mabel McKnight
Pearl McKnight
M. Eizenga
Lloyd Lovell
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Claybird Gun Club
Regular trap shooting scores
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Jody Mosuringjohn
Bill Stewart
Wesley Saunders
Russ Beaver
Lloyd Venncr
Doug Moore
Perry Maschke
Larry McNeill
John Glazier
Harrison Schock
Calvin Christie
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fuU-time involvement has enabled
Hockey Ministries to expand yet
again, to include ministry to both
oldtimers' hockey and junior 'A'.
"In this day and age when hockey
has taken a bit of a black eye, we're
trying to put some fun back into it,
helping the kids realize it is impor-
tant," said Wood. "And hopefully
they come away with some im-
proved skills."
The camp consists of 150 chil-
dren who are divided into five
groups of 30. Each child can ex-
pect to skate for about two and a
half hours a day, but by no means
does their training end on the ice.
Power skating and hockey skills are
carefully dispersed among : pre -
camp conditioning, dryland training
and off -ice instruction.
After the camp, members enjoy
following it up, by attempting to
get together once a year by travel-
ling to a hockey game or participat-
ing in a clinic because they want to
be known as more than just a one-
week camp in the summer.
"It's something which has helped
us become more identifiable," said
Wood. "And everyone looks for-
ward to it."
Learning from the best -
Jeff Bloembergpf the
New York Reeys
instructs a group of 10
and 11 year olds during
a Monday evening
session of the Christian
Athletes' Hockey Camp
at Stephen Township
arena.
A USABLE-BAYFIELD CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
1946 • working for 45 years to conserve our environment • 1991
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ABCA works to prevent
environmental problems
Prevention has long been an accepted method
of dealing with potential problems. Check-ups
and regular brushing prevent cavities. Traffic
laws, fines and demerit points are used to
prevent accidents that could result in the loss of
life or property damage. The ABCA is taking a
preventative approach with environmental
problems. In particular, Tie`Aui`bority s focusing
on ways to reduce the risk to life and property
from flooding and soil erosion.
Since we were established in 1946, we have
been involved in structural capital projects such
as the Parkhill Dam and Reservoir, and erosion
control projects in a number of municipalities.
Unfortunately, these structural projects are very
expensive, not always cost-effective and not fail-
safe.
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sa e.
As grant rates and public funds decrease, the
Authority has taken a hard look at how to best
protect its residents. from flooding and erosion.
We've learned that we can't stop flooding and
erosion. They will always happen. We also
know that protecting buildings within these
hazardous areas is very expensive. But in our
area, we've also learned that flooding and erosion
can occur without many problems, costs or
dangers if we do not have development in these
flood and erosion prone areas.
A good example is the Ausable gorge and the
lower Bayfield River vat . Both areas
experience flooding and Wosion which goes
unnoticed in undeveloped areas where there isn't
any property damage. The flooding and erosion
are problems only in the developed areas.
Highlights of 45 years of conservation
1946 The Ausable River Conservation Authority was
formed.
1949 The Ausable Valley Conservation Report was
produced by the Ontario Department of Planning
and Development.
1952 The Ausable River Cut was straightened from
Highway #21 to Lake Huron (Port Franks).
1953 The ARCA produced the Pinery Park plan for land
acquisition and development. The first purchase
and reforestation of land by ARCA (in Hay
Swamp) was accomplished.
1959 Completion and official opening of Morrison Dam
as a water supply for the canning factory in
Exeter.
1964
1969
1972
The Camp Sylvan Conservation Education Program
began.
The Parkhill Dam was completed.
The Conservation Authority's area of jurisdiction
was enlarged to include the Bayfield River.
1974 The ABCA's area of )jurisdiction was once again
enlarged to include the gullies draining directly
into Lake Huron between Grand Bend and
Bayfield and part of Goderich Township.
Bannockburn Wildlife Area, Clinton Conservation
Area and Port Blake Conservation Area opened for
public use for the first time. The Ausable Bayfield
Conservation Foundation, a registered charitable
orgapization, received its charter.
1981 The Conservation Authorities Act (RSO 1980)
delegated additional responsibilities to
Conservation Authorities from the MNR. This
included the switch from a Resources Manager (a
liaison officer from the Ministry of Natural
Resources) to a General Manager who is employed
by the Conservation Authority.
1983 In response to the increasing awareness of sheet
and rill erosion, the Huron Soil and Water
Conservation District was formed.
1984 Although the Authority had been planting trees
since 1953, 1984 marked the first time that over
250,000 trees were planted through the ABCA
reforestation program in a single year.
1988 The ABCA became the lead agency for plan input
and review matters related to shoreline flood and
erosion hazards along the Lake Huron Shoreline.
1991 Through the ABCA's programs and services almost
half of the watershed residents will have direct
contact with the Authority.
1954 Acquired Rock Glen
Conservation Area.
1962 The ARCA promoted the
control of upland erosion through the
development of grassed waterways.
1986 The ABCA and the Ontario
Ministry of the Environment joined
forces with concrete actions to
improve the water quality of the
Parkhill Creek and ultimately the near
shore waters of Lake Huron.
Through this we've learned that the best way
to protect people and property is to discourage
development in hazardous areas. This helps
landowners and society as a whole .to avoid
future dangerous and Costly situations.
Through our mandate and legislation, the
Authority has many programs to prevent life and
property damage from the hazards of flooding
and soil erosion.
• The Watershed Plan guides conservation on
a watershed basis.
• Information and education for all residents
leads to an understanding of the way the
environment works and how to live with it.
• The Authority comments on municipal
planning documents to ensure that activities
consider flooding and erosion.
• The development of a management plan for
the Lake Huron shoreline will guide land use
along the shoreline.
• Tree planting reduces soil erosion and the
resulting woodlots retain flood waters longer.
• Wetland and valleyland acquisition ensures
their conservation.
• The Fill, Construction and Alteration to
Waterways Regulation (Ontario Regulation
544/84) is a legal mechanism to ensure that new
development is safe from flooding and erosion.
Call us if you are planning to build in an
area whkh may be effected by flooding or
erosion, 'or if you're interested in conserving your
valleylands.
A
ABCA stall construct fishing docks at Morrison Dam
Conservation Area. The kinds from the Conservation Dinner
contributed fo this poled. There wit bean offcist opening for
the barrier wee docks, trail and privies.
Present this coupon at any ABCA
Conservation Area gatehouse and
receive free parking for one day.
L Coupon expire/6 Oct. 15, 1991.
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