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Clinton News-Record, 1983-01-12, Page 8PAGE 8—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY , JANUARY 12, 1983 Pri ter to November 1 the story of the Clinton Mustang Junior C season was not a pleasant one. The team was struggling with a 1-7 record tinder Coach Dave Wilkin- son. Today under new Head Coach Jin Nigro the team has a revitalized spirit and a much improved 9-12 record, good for fourth place in their �, wisnon. Winning is noth foreign to Jim "Tiny" Nigro and his 15 year coaching career. Nigro hails from Stratford >v. Jim "Tiny Nigro" Must wnere he has succeeded as both a player and a coach. Hes coaching days started in 1967 with the Stratford Juveniles when he led the team to four league cham- pionships and three All - Ontario championships. In 1981-82 Nigro led the Stratford Major Midgets to the All -Ontario cham- pionships. Winning seems to follow hurl wherever he travels. In 1972 Nigro was honored by the city of Stratford as Sportsman of the Year for his job with the cham- pionship juvenile squad and his affiliation with sports in Stratford. His list of awards didn't 'tin as hp w;.44: honored again m 1973 and 1982 as Coach of the Year. Nigro is currently em- ployed at Kroehler Furniture in Stratford where he is involved with quality con- trol. Nigro has Junior hockey coaching experience as he spent a year in Seaforth coaching the Junior D's before going to Cambridge to finish part of a Junior B season. When Nigro took over the Mustang coaching reins m early November he knew the team had the right attitude and that all the club needed was motivation. "We , had one practice together beffo our next game. After : a practice 71 knew that the team had a winning attitude," said Nigro. Nigro's future as a coach in Clinton following this season r ,mains uncertain. "I hope to finish up this season and after that it's up to the team's executive as to what happens. Right now I just want to do well and then we will sit and talk," said Nigro. As the season wears on and the playoffs approach the Clinton Mustangs under new Coach Jim Nigro appear to be a contender to be reckoned with. Support for ringette The Clinton Ringette team is now into their third season of play. Although the girls have not succeeded in winning in the past, their improvement of skills has won them two games, one tie and two losses. Ringette is a sport for girls using a sawed-off hockey stick and a rubber ring. Since ringette is a hard sport to explain in words, find out for yourself and attend the game at the Clinton arena Sunday, For your convenience, clip out this rate table for future reference .r. NEW POSTAGE RATES IN EFFECT AS OF... The following is a selection of postage rates which will apply, as of January 15th, 1983, for the delivery of Canadian and International mail Complete information on all postage rates is available at your local post office. MAIL F �R DELlVE•Y WIT, SIH CAN A Special Servic:-s Certified Mail* Registered Mail* Special Delivery" Parcels (to 30 kg) Local Delivery (2 kg) Vancouver to Winnipeg (2 kg) Halifax to Montreal (2 kg) Ottawa to Toronto (2 kg) $1.i16 $1.96 $1.06 Plug applicable postage 1st Class $2.60 Parcel Post.. $1.3• 1st Class . $4.77 Parcel Post. $1.91 1st Class $3.60 Parcel Post $1.70 1st Class .. $2.97 Parcel Post $t59 Non-standard letter rate (0 - 30 g) 37¢ This rate apples only on metered and permit mail that does not include posh,l code, or rf1OEi1 postal standards (eg size) All letters bearing onstage stnnips and all standard letters remain pit 30C until tai(' i O!h r,` f i:hrinry when the rate will be 22c MAIL FOR DELIVERY TO THE U.S.A. Letters. postcards; rind greeting cards (0 - 30 g) 37¢ MilI FOR DELIVERY OVERSEAS Airmail Ieticrs rierogrnrns, •ind postcards (0 - 20 g) 64¢ Unsealed greeiing r.,ird', ,iirrnail (0 - 20 g) 4:>* Unsealed ()reeling (Artie ,tirtnr,e (0 - 20 g) 37¢ Thi' tollowrnr) f)tr,l,irlr r,itr W111,11)14 cis of February 1')lh, 1(1i( Standard letter rate 1st Clris s 1 c'tter,; (() : ;(i (t) A variety of rates apply to different types of mail. You can have comp! to information by contacting your I.;.cal Postmaster or Sales Representative. CANADA POST CORPORATION 32¢ ia(r ei January 16 at 8:30 against Zurich. Your moral support would be very much ap- preciated by the team members. We would like to thank the Optimists for their donation as it helped us to carry on this sport. We would also like to wish the players luck in their remaining games; Jennifer Clynick (No. 12 cepter), Tracy Harman (17 fory'vard), Michelle Heuber (11( alter- nate), Kathy Ladd (4 for- ward), Cheryl MacDonald (16 defence), Laurie MacDonald (3 defence), Lynn McFadden (6 defence), Lisa Telford (9 center), Brenda Tideswell (8 goalie), Chrissy • elch (15 forward). Good luck d keep up the good work girls. The Port Elgin Bears were on the attack last Friday night as they upset the Mustangs at home 4 - 3. (Rod Hilts photo) Clinton Peewees blast Harriston On December 21st the Clinton Peewees travelled to Mitchell for a league game. Sparked by three goal performances by Devon Colquhoun and Norris Flynn, the Clinton boys blasted Mitchell to the tune of an 8-0 score. Other point -getters for Clinton were: Jeff Jewitt, 1 goal, 1 assist; Paul Wright, 1 goal; Scott Brown, 2 assists with single assists going to Jim Crawford, Ricky Pickett and Jamie Gibbings. On December 27, Clinton travelled to Arthur for a tournament. In their first game they out -muscled a team from Harriston 11-0. Devon Colquhoun led the local boys with 5 goals. Norris Flynn had 2 goals, 1 assist, Scott Brown, 1 goal, 1 assist; Chris White, 1 goal, 1 assist: Steve Vandendool, 1 goal; Jeff Jewitt, 1 goal. Assists went to Paul Wright with 2, Derek Jefferson 3; Scott Glew and Mike Dykstra one each. In their second game, they met a tough team from Cookstown and lost 5-1. Loan goal scorer for Clinton was Norris Flynn assisted by Devon Colquhoun. On Dec. 28 the local team hosted a team from South London in a return exhibition match. The local boys came out on the short end of a 3-2 score. It was a well played game by both teams. Norris Flynn opened the scoring for Junior C standings Team Kincardine Walkerton Hanover Clinton Port Elgin Wingham GP W L T 24 20 3 1 25 16 7 2 23 9 12 2 23 9 14 0 23 7 15 1 23 5 14 4 Pts 41 34 20 18 15 14 Clinton early in the first period. London came back in the second period with three quick goals before Paul Wright fed Jeff Jewitt with a nice pass to bring Clinton within one goal. South London played hard to hold the Clinton boys off the scoreboard in the third to win the game 3-2. Back to league play on Friday evening, Clinton hosted the Wingham Peewees. With Wingham always being a hard skating and checking team, the Clinton boys came out on the short end of a 3-2 score. Mike Dykstra scored an unassisted goal and Norris Flynn scored on a pass from Devon Colquhoun. On Saturday, Jan. 8 the Clinton peewees travelled to Ripley for a Legion spon- sored tournament. Again the Clinton boys met up with Wingham. Unable to get on track and gain momentum against Wingham, the Clinton boys found them- selves behind 4-0 at the end of the second period. Not to SPECIAL PRICES IN EFFECT UNTIL CLOSING, TUESDAY, JAN. 18 DOC KENNEDY'S DRY OR TOP BREED GOURMET MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY 9 A.M. TO 5:30 P.M , THURSDAY AND FRIDAY — 9 A.M. TO 9 P.M. SATURDAY — 9 .M. TO 5 P.M. give up the boys scored two quick goals by Mike Dykstra and Chris White. The .ocal boys had several good scoring chances but could not capitalize, Wingham winning 4-2. The players and coaches of the Clinton Peewees would like to thank the local Legion for sponsoring them in this tournament. Clinton's next game will be Friday, Jan. 14 hosting Brussels and play in Seaforth on Jan. 15. Locals busy The young figure skaters in our Clinton club have been busy practising and working to pass their tests, even over the holiday season. On December 18th Pamela Carter and Lori deWys were awarded their Speed Badge and their Jump Badge. Then on January 8th, Novice I Badges were earned by Julie Rutledge and Jodi Horton. The same day Lori Powell and Jennifer Jewitt passed the ruirements for their Pre -style I Badge. Keep up the good work skaters! The skaters will all be practising a little harder over the next few weeks because our Club Competi- tion is going to be held Sun- day, February 6, 1983. The skaters compete in in- dividual and pairs events. Medals are awarded to those who achieve the highest score in these competitions. Everyone is invited to at- tend. Come to the arena and support your favorite skater. The Clinton Figure Skating Club annual dance will be held February 26, 1983 at the Goderich Township Community Cen- tre, Holmesville. Entertainment will be pro- vided by Whiskey Jack. The tickets will cost $7.00 per person and will be available from skaters' parents. Mark this date on your calendar. Fish arid Game club Amid hats and ,".orns, hugs and kisses, The Clinton Fish and Game Club rang in the New Year at the club dance. A good selection of music was played by Dave and Wendy Mitton of Sensational Sound, and the members and guests danced from one year into the next. Thanks goes to John McKeagan, from Pizza Train for donating pizzas and fries for a late evening meal. His thoughtful generosity started the new year off in style. Although there was a poor turnout for the dance, New Year's Day was a different story. A large number of members and guests came down to the clubhouse, to meet and visit with old friends and new ones. We hope everyone enjoyed themselves, and that we'll see you again before the year is out. Members are reminded that darts are back again every Friday evening, and that you're welcome to come and join in. Last Saturday the club hosted the Huron County Dart League. The group of 12 teams packed in- to the clubhouse for darts and steaming chili, prepared by Betty Switzer. In other business last mon- th, there were some new members. They include Mr and Mrs. Ivan Barrett, Pete Barrett. and Paul Van i)amme New memberships are voted on at the exerutive meetings on the third Mon- day of the month The general meetings are on the first Monday