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Clinton News-Record, 1980-12-24, Page 7• • On thegrens.... • iron page 6: Po problem, However, choosing thergh one for Your golfer may take some time and thought To give y, pu some ideas of the variety' will mention a few books and give you. some ideas about what to. expect from them. One of my favourites,' and a book that golfers,. young and old, can enjoy is the Encyclopedia of Golf, ed. Donald Steel and Peter Rryde, This is no pocket book but itis great for .lust picking 'up and leafing through. Filled with many photos and. illustrations, the book covers the history of golf, golf courses, around the world, and golfing per- son-alities:. The—authora have given the book a 1. definite British influence, and the only , setback is that like any other en- cyclopedia, the records are soon broken, and therefore out of date. For information as well as enjoyment, the book is super. For young golfers, Gary Player has an excellent book of in- structibn and drills in which Gary and his son compare techniques. This would be an ideal book for -a keen young golfer. Entitled "Gary Player's Golf Book . for Young People", it sells for about $8.95. At the other end of the spectrum is Sam Sneads book "Golf Begins at Forty". In this book Sam tells how to maximize age and ex- perience. —to—help -lower--- your golf score, for only $9.95. Nancy Lopez and Jane Blalock, two of the best known L.P.G.A. players, each have books on the 'market. "The. Education ,of a Woman Golfer", by Nancy Lopez is her own story about her sudden rise to prominence on the tour and the con - se quenc es . on -sequences. Jane Blalock's book "The Guts to Win" tells about this controversial players _ views about, winning on the pro tour. On the lighter side Golf Digest offers a book for only $9.99 called "Great Golf,Humour". Inside are 30 humorous short stories and 76 cartoons about our favourite game. Less expensive, at only $5.95 is Ted Barnett's book, "Golf is Madness", containing 10 stories pakin.g fun .at golf. Most of us golfers are ...always looking for help_ with our game. The magic cure to our hook or slice must be among the pages of one of the golfing books. There are'literally hundreds of books of- fering help to golfers of every calibre. "Tempo" by Al Qeilberger is a new publication. If the ex- cerpt from it that was in Golf Digest is any in- dication the book will be excellent. It sells for $12.95. Another is the new bestseller by Bob Toski and Jinn Flick "How to Become a , onx.plete Golfer," This" 1S a very. comprehensive in- struction book in hard- cover form and contains over 300 photographs and many colour drawings, It. sells' in the range of $14. Getting away Parona, books, a gift that isdi- ferent would be a set of prints from. Loyal H. Cthapman's collection, of Infamous . Golf Holes. These prints come in two sizes suitable for framing, either 9" x 12" or 18" x 24". The, smaller ones sell for $9,95 each or $74.95 for the . nine hole set, prices for the larger prints are $19.95each or $149.9 ,..a S.et.—,The_ainz...-... tings show fantasy golf holes in settings such. as Victoria Falls, The Grand Canyon, and Mount Fuji. Many golfers are aware of these paintings but are unaware that copies can be purchased. What a great gift for any golfer. Personalized golf balls, putters, gloves and more are ideal for any golfer and these gifts are available through many proshops and other golf specialty shops. They do take time though and should be ordered well in advance. Fun stocking stuffing items are mink tees, for the golfer who has everything, the foot wedge, and weighted balls. There are many funny golfing items. A putting pal that comes with several feet. of putting surface .and an automatic ball returning cup will certainly im- prove your putting skills over the winter. It sells for about $20. Remember too, that golf styles have remained basically the same for years and wearing apparel. never goes amiss. The'fail is the perfect time to pick up bargains for golf gifts. On Friday night, the final men's night bash was held with super weather for the fellows. After nine holes of golf, they enjoyed one of Valma's delicious meals in the clubhouse. Winners of the draw were Joe Dick and Krispy Kruse. Joe shot a three under 33. The longest drive competition was -won' by Cam Doig, while Bill Robertson won closest to the pin. Larry "Mouse" Dol mage won a trophy for contributing the most to the men's, night kitty. Jim Watson nmde the presentations. Doug Pinder is the men's match play champion for the second year in a row. Once again, he will have his name on the Don Eaton - Brad Smith Trophy. Well, this is it until the spring. I hope you enjoy my efforts this summer and I hope to be back in a few months with more news from golf here and everywhere. the r if you are buying, or selling firewood to reduce those .high fuel bilis this winter, Consumer and Corporate Affairs Canada has a warning for you, Consumers who know that a cord of wood measures 128 cubic feet (4' x 4' x°S') may be in for a chock ' when they discover the cord they ordered measures only a third to a quarter of that amount. Firewood,.,, vendors may also be shocked to learn they are liable to prosecution, and if convicted, a fine up to $1,000 for using the term "cord" to describe an amount less than 128 cubic feet. `-The probre-nr;--ac-- cording to Consumer and Corporate Affairs Weights and Measures Manager, Joe Moroz, is that firewood vendors normally ,ell firewood cut to convenient lengths of 12, 16, 18 or 24. inches that make up anywhere from a quarter to a half cord. These loads are "Hey you look ;funny int that hat," little Jamie Ramer, left, probably said to his classmate Tyler Papple, right. But if Jamie could have seen himself, he would have known that he and his kindergarten classmate Tyler looked exactly the same as they were costumed to play tin soldiers at the Huron Centennial School Christmas concert last week: (Shelley McPhee photo) Keep the cheer. cheerful When friends drop by with holiday greetings, moderation is the best policy in serving drinks. Here are some suggestions from marketing specialists at the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food. Chot,se from several Ontario juices - apple, grape, tomato and vegetable juices. All are best served chilled. Fora festive touch, try the following: Half grape juice, half soda water, topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Mix apple juice with ginger ale, add a few drops of bitters and top• with a maraschino cherry. For tomato or vegetable juice, add__ some hor- seradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, celery salt and pepper. Serve with cu turn berg slice and you have a tomato cocktail. For a hot drink for four, heat together a 19 -ounce can of tomato juice and a 10 -ounce can .of con- somme. Season to taste with Worcestershire sauce and Tabasco sauce. Serve in mugs. There is also a wide selection of Ontario wines, ports and sherries to suit every taste. And, of course, don't f o r_g_e.t such f esti ve favorites as eggnog, hot mulled juices or a wine punch, all so tempting at this time of the year. CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WE ►NESDAY, H C "M E 4,119$0- 1M0E, woodchuck knows for sure various names, sucn as face, stove, bush or fireplace cords, None of these popular terms is legal for trade and tend to confuse the public about the amount they are .getting. Mr. Moroz explained that it is For logo design Ad 1: 1 to sell firewood in am punt a vendor w es; but, - if the ,tern cord is used, the amount must be described as the actual fraction Of per- centageir-a cord that is being - sod, such as 1/2 cord, IA cord, etc. x Consumers are advised: to clarify the actual amount of firewood the seller intends. to supply and to report those sellers who insist on using the illegal terms to Con, sumer and Corporate Affairs Canada. Playhouse holds contest Huron Country Country Playhouse is a Playhouse in Grand Bend community affair, it is wishes to establish a new felt that everyone should - logo for its theatre, to be be to role in used not only as part of its the conceptionableplay ofa a new tenth anniversary season logo. or-celebratYotP,iSut—iti'_b I_--errtrie will lae-_ carried through on,. all assessed by a local art printed material for all director and the logo time. chosen will be an- nounced. The logo chosen will entitle the designer to a "LIFETIME SiJB- SCRIPTION" to Huron Country Playhouse. All entries should be mailed no later than January 30, 1981. Please sit down now and send your suggested The Playhouse is anxious to have a simple design projecting the image of the theatre. This symbol should be adaptable to letterhead, envelopes, brochures, known in the trade by .signs, etc. Because Duron Smile After the speaker finished, a woman came np and said, "You were Much better than the speaker we had at our last meeting. He spoke for an hour and said nothing." "Thank you," the speaker replied. "Yes," she continued, "and you did it in 15 minutes." +++ logo, along with your name, address, telephone number, . and a, brief. explanation fo3vour design to: Heather Redick, LOGO CON- Playhouse, Grand Bend, ., Ontario, NOM 1TO. Huron Country Playhouse has finished its ninth season, the most successful yet. Now it is preparing for a very special tenth anniversary season with great en- thusiasm. If you have not been a part of the past success, plan to join in the future. a4sufls . Bringi g you every reetm� god wish for Happiness Aramelw__ this_Christmas_.._. and in the coming year. Lawyers are -the only people who can write a 10,000 word document and call it a brief. '1 ..f Pleasing you...pleas ,s us! MARLENE YEO 8 BONNIE STRONG' LORI LY' gpY LON 72 ALBERT ST. CLINTON 482-7711 .. L. 111(11i 11(111' llHli(4lliiS l)(' (1(101"il('lI 1l'itll. tll(' 11"('lr011lr ,i(Jl1ts. 011(1 sHi(H I Of (d !)('tt('i,' tll(!lM (Tel (4i1-istuu1s! 0H1- lu all. With glad thoughts of Christmas in our hearts, we wish one and all the best of this beautiful; bountiful time. Warm thanks. Merry Christmas from all of us at Clint -On Home Har- dware. ar dware. and Radio Shack! LEFT TO RIGHT: Mary Sutter, Aldle Crich, Sandy Balfour, Doyle Cullen, John Balfour, Sherry Balfour. May the magic of -Christmas unfold within your heart and home bringing special joys and 'rememhrances. As this season of love and cheer arrives we extend warm wishes for a truly haply holiday. Sincere thanks.' • AUTHORIZED SALES CENTRE CLINTON CLEANERS 158 BEECH ST., CLINTON 482.7064 Franchised Distributor of Maple Lane Dairy Products CLINTON, ONT. 4$2,4342 to one and all RAY & MARY GARCON Owned and operated by J.A. Balfour Retail Salei Ltd. 24 ALBERT STREET 1