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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1979-03-08, Page 6PAGE 6 —CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, MARCH 8 , 1979 Ramblings from the races By Lois Gibbings Karl T. Seelster, owned by Wayne Horner of Clinton, paced to his second victory of the year at Windsor Raceway on Sunday night and boosted his earnings to $6,121 from nine starts in 1979. Last year he picked up $3,630 from 20 starts. Dilly Dares was second in the fifth race the same night. The nine-year-old gelding by My Dares - Miss Dorothy Hal, had another successful year in 1978 when he had five wins, sift seconds and eight thirds from 46 starts for earnings of $18,911 and $54,344 lifetime. Another horse from the Wayne Horner Stable that raced well last week was Amherst Jack with a naturally speaking second place finish on February 27 and a fourth spot on Saturday night. Rosemarie Horner has reported the arrival of a new colt from their broodmare Truanna Duke. He is by J.R. Henry, a son of Henry T. Adios. Truanna Duke was a winner of $24,495 while racing and took a record of p, 2:05.1, Melo Victory made it two wins in a row and his third of the year for owners Wm. Bradley and Lionel Kloss of Goderich at Windsor on Friday night. Time for the mile was p, 2:04.4. Ron Williamson of Seaforth also made it two straight wins with Tranquil Morris A for With the Canadian dollar dropping lower and lower, more people are discovering Canada, and the way to do it is "go camping". Fewer things can be more rewarding to children than to get out "under canvas" with mom and dad. As more people get the urge to "get out", outdoor recreation equipment manufacturers are responding with a wealth of improved products. This is great for the experienced pro, as he knows exactly what he wants, but can be very confusing for the amateur. There is only one basic rule to follow when purchasing outdoor gear, and that's buy the best you can possibly afford. Quality camping gear does not wear out in a' season or two, but cheap stuff can, so it makes sense to buy the best once, rather than lesser gear two or three times. The best idea is to buy only what is absolutely necessary to begin with and add to it as you gain experience and some ideas as to what you really need. For instance, that set of nesting aluminum pots and pans may be nice to have, but for the first year, an old set of pans picked up at an auction sale will serve just as well, while the price of the aluminum pots might be better spent on a slightly better tent. Along the same lines, a borrowed or rented tent the first year might leave you enough free cash to buy a really good down sleeping bag. It will be up to you to decide what you need, and what you can do without. The next step that should be followed when purchasing outdoor equipment is probably the most important. When you get your gear home, read the manufacturer's instructions and play with the item you've just purchased. If you've just bought a tent, set it up in the yard. This is a much better time to find out if a pole is missing than the first night out on a trip with dusk falling and the radio forecasting showers. Dowse it down with a hose while it's up to see if it leaks. Some tents require this treatment anyway to cure the material completely and instructions for doing so should be outlined in the brochures accompanying it. Two companies that have been involved in outdoor recreation for years have joined together to sponsor a contest. called, "Go Camping Canada". Coleman and Kampgrounds of America (K.O.A.) are running this contest which will be drawn on June 7. The prizes are as follows: three, year-long passes to K.O.A. (campsite fees only) ; 25, weekend passes to K.O.A. (campsite fees only) ; five, Coleman Ram -X canoes; and 50, Coleman Sportable coolers. Entry forms for the contest are available at K.O.A. campgrounds and Coleman dealers. The usual skill testing question will be required and entries must he mailed by May 31, 1979. I have used Coleman products for years, and have found them to be sturdy, reliable and long lasting. A trip to your local Coleman dealer will give you a chance to win "some of the goodies", and let you look -over some great camping gear at the same time. K.O.A., of course, is well known by experienced travellers for their ex- cellent campsites and services. Now is the time to start putting your summer trip together. There is a lot of equipment to look at, compare and investigate before purchases are made. If it is done now, there is less chance of a wrong choice than there would be if your shopping is left till the last moment. Remember to always buy.the best you can; however, and it will provide you with enjoyable service this summerand for many more to come. partners Carroll Browning, Jim McLeod and B. Short at Green- wood Raceway in Toronto on March 2. Yankee Meadow N finished second on. February 28 for the same trainer and he raced again 09 Saturday night when he was third. Mel Corbett was second in a 2:04.2 mile with Willas Ferrie for partners Bruce Lamont of Seaforth and Ted Lamont of Waterloo. Randy and Judy McLean became the proud parents of a new baby boy on Thursday, March 1. Congratulations! Randy won the second race at Flamboro on Sunday night with Towerline Cricket for owner Richard Lowthian of London. Miss Blaze Mac finished second in the fourth for owners Orville and Lloyd Workman and Jack Harris. Dale Kennedy of Seaforth was fifth with both Jeffrey Hi and Dianne Camp at Orangeville on Sunday afternoon. Racing will resume this Saturday, March 10 at Western Fair Raceway in London. Figure skating news As we look at the calendar and realize that we are already into March, it means the Clinton skating season will be fast drawing to a close. In fact, the Saturday only beginners and juniors groups have only three more skating days left. Since the 17th and 24th of March occur in the spring break holiday time, some families may be away from home. If this should be the case, parents, please indicate to the N.S.T. chair- woman, Norma Presz- cator, so that your child may be tested this coming Saturday. Final N.S.T. test day will be held on March 24th. A C.F.S.A. test day for preliminary and first figures as well as preliminary and junior bronze dances will be held on Saturdy, March 31. Some senior silver dance tests will be tried with Wingham's test day at Vanastra on Sunday, March 25. The annual Sarnia competition is always held at the beginning of springbreak, this year being March 17th and 18th. Peggy Jones, Marg and Brenda Dupee are busy preparing for this event. One of our skaters received a note recently from Jane Symons, who moved to the Orangeville cltlb this year. This year she was able to pass her final senior silver .dance called the "Blues", as well as the Junior Silver Free Skate and her fourth figures. Well done, Jane-! We still feel you're one of us and we're glad to hear you've reached such a plateau !-by Audrey Middleton gp`I At GS SpV1N o,. idft 9oost4ts UPTO 1 00000 • DISCOUNT FOR LIMITED TIME Are you thinking of a New Home this year? ACT NOW AND SAVE A BUNDLE HUDAC E Seo us today and let us show you the best `,■,■ WARRANTY Home money can buys �® PROGRAM Write for Free Brochure NAME - ROYAL HOMES LTD. Box 370 WINGHAM cam 357.24 T 4 ADDRESS TOWN PHONE.• I 1A LOT YES( ) NO( I •I 1 John Semple, president of the Clinton Legion presented a trophy to Pullen from Clinton Public School. David with his speech on dog shows was first in the junior group at Legion speaking contest on February 27. Second was Pam Brownridge from the Vanastra Public School, who spoke on the history of Vanastra and Shelley Ann Teal from Holmesville'Public School, who came second with her speech on the chiropractor. (News -Record photo) David sports Down at the local lanes Clinton Mixed The Super Six are in first place with 88 points and the Star Warriors are second with 85. The Five Stars are close behind with 84 points. Joy's Joys are next with 79 points, the High Rollers have 76, the Bowling Buddies have 75 and the Close'Encounters are next with 69. The Desperados are in last plate with 60 points. Wry Freeman and Pat Thomas split the ladies' high single with 268 points each. Mary Freeman took the high triple with 667 and Louise Gibbings had the high average of 201. In the men's scoring, Larry Gibbings had the high single of 290. Jamie Cooper had the high triple of 681 and Don Switzer took the high average of 219. Tuck.ersmith Mixed Aileen's Bluebirds have a lead on first place with 115 points leaving Anne's Bluejays second with -111%2. May's Mockingbirds • have 107. Erma's Eagles and Winnie's Wrens are tied with 104 points each and Anne's Canaries are last with 881,2. Isabel Rogerson had the high single of 232 for the ladies. Rose Hummel had the high triple of 638. In the men's scoring Bert Vandendool had the high single of 297 and the high triple 766. YBC Teen (GM FACTORY EXECUTIVE CAR Lynn Armstrong was the top howler in the ladies' section. She took the high single of 244, the high triple of 602 and the high average.of 193. Gary Armstrong had the men's high single of 324 and the high average of 220. Dave'Saundercock had the high triple of 681. In the team standings, Cooper's Kooks are first with 100 followed by: the Honkies, 94; the Untouchables, 79; Jackie's Swans, 66; Bowlers Anonymous, 65; Five Fabulous Freak Outs, 58. Ladies Tuesday Afternoon Edna's Asters have a lead on first place with 132 points and Nancy's Turn to page 7 y w In WOAA action Midgets oust Southampton The Clinton Midgets eliminated Southampton in WOAA quarter finals last week, using only eight players. Clinton won the first game of the best of three series last Thursday night in Clinton when they downed Southam- pton 6-2 on a three goal performance by Mike Telford, and singles from Len Vanwonderen, Robert Boyes, and Brent Daw. Assists went to Ray Flynn, who got four, Len Vanwonderen with 2, and singles from Mike Pee wees in semis The Clinton Pee Wee "A" hockey team had little trouble to acjvance to the WOAA semi-finals as they crushed Wiarton in the best of three quarter finals. In the first game of the series, Clinton thumped the Bruce County town 16- 2 on four goal efforts from Randy Marriage and Scott Kay. - Then last Saturday in Wiarton, Clinton easily won the second game in the series in an 8-1 game. But the pee wees will have to be sharp, ac- cording to coach Don Shropshall, for the semi- final series against Wingham, which opens this Friday night at 7 p.m. in Wingham. The second game of the three game series will be Bantams advance Like the Midgets and the Pee Wees, the Clinton Bantams too have ad- vanced to the semi-finals of the WOAA after they beat Wiarton two games to one in the best of three quarter finals. Clinton won the first game 5-2 in Clinton on February 26, and then lost the second game 6-3 in Wiarton last week. But Clinton came back in the third game at Wiarton last Saturday, and nipped their hosts 4-3 to advance. Tipmes and places for the semi-finals were unavailable at presstime played in Clinton this Sunday afternoon at 4 p.m. while a coin toss will decide the site of the third game, should it be necessary. Telford, Scott Consitt, and Darrell Posthill, who picked up two. In the second game up in Southampton on Sunday, Clinton won 4-2 with the scoring being shared by Robert Boyes, Scott Consitt, Brent Daw, and Mike Telford, who each got one goal. Assists went to Darrell Posthill, Scott Consitt, and Ray Flynn, each with one. e Midgets open the semi final against Wiarton, with the first game set for this Thur- sday night in Clinton at 7 30pThm. A Peek At Spring Spring is just around the corner. Men's Wear has reached a new high in Fashion. The 3 pce. vested suit is a MUST in every Man's wardrobe. Sport coats & Blazers make a recovery on the style scene. Match one up with a pair of casual .slacks and ,. ..L.._ L. ..rom our wall , shirts. rinipicIIs MAIN CORNER, CLINTON, MAKE TRACKS IN JIMMY Here's your opportunity to own a 1979 Buick at tremendous savings. This car was driven by a senior executive of General Motors and has Tess than 6,000 km. 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