HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1991-09-11, Page 13Members of the South Huron Panthers girls field hockey team flood the goal crease Monday afternoon during practice In an at-
tempt to show coach Jim Workman what they've got. The defending Huron -Perth and WOSSA chbmps will host their Red and
Black tournament Friday and will be in Kitchener Saturday.
Terry Fox Run
to be held in
Exeter and Zurich
EXETER - It's April 12, 1980. A
22 -year-old man trots proudly
through the sand to where the great
Mantic Ocean laps the shore of St.
John's, Newfoundland. He dips his
artificial leg into the frigid waters
and begins probably our country's
greatest odyssey.
Since Terry Fox began his Mara-
thon of Hope, The Terry Fox Run
has continued to raise much-needed
dollars for the fight against cancer.
To date, over $90 million has been
generated for cancer research.
This Sunday marks the 11th an-
nual Terry Fox Run. An anticipat-
ed 150,000 people will participate
at Run sites across Ontario, raising
more funds for innovative projects
seeking cures for all cancers.
In Exeter, the starting point this
year is the Exeter Lion's Youth
Centre, slotted for 1-4 p.m. In addi-
tion, a run is also scheduled for Zu-
rich, and those interested may reg-
ister at the Zurich Community Cen-
tre at 1:30 p.m.
The Scotiabank will once again
be lending their support, and orga-
nizers are hoping that this year's
run will keep with previous tradi-
tion, and surpass the totals of 1990.
Last year, Ontario alone raised
$3.1 million, an increase of
$500,000 over the previous year.
Locally, former participants are ex-
pected to return, such as 13 -year-
old Josh Watson who will once
again be powering his wheelchair
over the 10 km course.
"I'm really looking forward to it,"
said Watson. "But I'm a little out
of shape."
This will mark the fifth year that
Watson has entered the event, lead-
ing the pack when it comes to col-
lecting donations. Anyone wishing
sponsor sheets can obtain them at
Scotiabank.
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EQUIPMENT RENTALS AND INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES
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Welcome to the
dead zone
IF,
very cloud has a silver lining. With Fred on vaca-
tion, mine is to assume the role of looking after
J sports in his absence. Believe it or not, over the last
week I suddenly thought I'd gained new respect for
the guy who sits with his back to me in the next room. Now,
of course, I realize that the whole deal was a set up because of
what he knew was coming, or wasn't.
Sports, of course, are seasonal and twice a year them is
what you might call a lull, commonly referred to as The Dead
Zone. A seasoned reporter would anticipate The Dead Zone
well in advance and probably skip town. But Fred wouldn't
have done that, would he?
That's what went throught my mind this past week as I re-
ceived my baptism under fire. Dreams became nightmares as
normally reliable coaches, players and sports themselves sud-
denly vanished into the dead zone.
Entire sports themselves went missing in action while oth-
ers failed to appear. Scorebooks and coaches alike took unex-
pected vacations, and entire teams acquired cases of amnesia.
What a battle.
In one instance, a local team won a game over the weekend
but, mysteriously, all results
vanished. Upon contacting
coaches and six players,
none could remember any
details. Even the score had
vanished from their memo-
ries. I'll admit that often
when you've had a bad
game, sometimes you really
try hard to forget it. But
these guys won.
I guess it's somewhat understandable. You get caught up in
the moment, the rush and excitement, and everything be-
comes a blurr.
It is that sudden flow of adrenalin that turns normal people
into athletic junkies.
So what about me. Being in a state of withdrawal only
team Canada could fix, I turn to them in my moment of need.
I've got tickets to the first semi-final Wednesday night at
Copps in Hamilton.
Sound good?
Wrong.
Canada tied Russia last night which means my red tickets
for a game that would become a scalpers dream, have turned
to dust in my hand. For now they have become the Finland -
American semi-fmal.
Having a bad week. Welcome to The Dead Zone.
* * * * *
The annual banquet for the Exeter Minor Soccer Associa-
tion will be held Sunday, September 15, at the South Huron
Recreation Centre.
Coaches and parents will take on the kids from 1-2 p.m.,
followed by the award presentations.
Off the
head
by
Ray
Lewis
HIMthathh tourney
set for this weekend
CENTRALIA - In order to offer
assistance for a member of the Cre-
diton community, a benefit slow -
pitch tournament will be held in
Centralia throughout the weekend.
Wayne Hindmarsh, of RR1 Cre-
diton, received severe spinal inju-
ries in June while riding an ATV in
Algonquin Park. Major renova-
tions have since been required to
the single parent's home to accom-
modate a wheelchair and other spe-
cial equipment. Friends and neigh-
bours have loaned their support in
an attempt to- Welp a member or
their community.
Sixteen teams will take part in
theday event which begins
Frida evening and wraps up on
Sunday. Eight men's and women's
teams will take part and, as a spe-
cial bonus, the Stephen Cuties will
strut their stuff beginning at 2 p.m.
Sunday afternoon.
A special fund has also been set
up and donations can be made at
the Lucan and Exeter branches of
the Bank of Montreal. For more in-
formation, contact Art Cunningham
at 235-1758.
FALL
CRAFT CLASSES
CHILDREN'S CLASSES - Held Wednesdays 4 - 5:15 p.m. ages 7 - 12. Parental supervision for
younger ones please.
September 25 - Decorate a twig wreath using raffia and dried apples. Perfect for indoors or out.
Class taught by JoAnne. $15.00
October 9 - Bring a "hollowed" pie pumpkin and together we will fill it with lovely fall
flowers $15.00
ADULT CLASSES - 7 - 9 p.m.
September 18 - Let Karen help you design a wall swag using natural, seasonal materials. This
swag is so versatile, use alone on wall or door, attach to a grapevine wreath or place it on a table
and it is a delightful centerpiece $40.00
September 19 - Design a fall com swag using colourful Indian com, braided raffia, oak leaves,
wheat, barley and seasonal drieds. It has been said that placing Indian corn on your door invites
"good spirits" throughout the fall season. Class taught by Penny $30.00
September 26 - Decorate a Victorian Grapevine Wreath using dried flowers. Ever popular, and so
pretty in any room of your home. Colour choice available. Class taught by Kathy $45.00
October 3 - The Newest in Decorating ideas "the Victorian Door Arch", adorned with beautiful
preserved flowers to enhance any door frame. Penny will inspire this class $40.00
October 10 - Our Thanksgiving Highlight) Kathy will help you create your own Thanksgiving ar-
rangement. This class has become a yearly tradition. Leam to create a fresh arrangement using
all the fail trimmings while sipping hot apple cider) $35.00
Please note: Samples on display in store. Pre -registration and deposit necessary per class. PST
8 GST not included.
8 week Conestoga College Floral Design course commencing September 17th.
For more Information call
COUNTRY FLOWERS
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235-2350