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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1983-05-11, Page 16ACCOUNTING' PA(lE 16--CLINTON NEWS-HE:CURD, D, WEDNESDAY. MAY H 198a Rods Report on Sports NHL suprev aey decided here By Rod Hilts Sports Editor The tune has come. The battle to decide National Hockey League supremacy between the defending Stanley Cup New York Islanders and the youth - oriented Edmonton Oilers should prove to be an ex- cellent series. Rod's Report on Sports has slipped to 11-3 by virtue of New York's six game demolition of my Boston Bruins. No bones about it, the Islanders were the better team! I'II have to pick experience over youth and say that the New York Islanders will win the Stanley Cup in five games. Both clubs have one man who has shone throughout the playoffs - Edmonton's Wayne Gretzky and New York's Mike Bossy. Gretzky leads the playoff scoring race with 12 goals and 22 assists. Bossy has really come alive and is presently sixth in scoring with 15 goals and 7 assists. bine for line, Edmonton has more speed than the Islanders. The likes of Kurri, Messier and Anderson all possess the speed of light. Look for the Islander rear- guards to be throwing their weight toward the above gentlemen. Defensively the Islanders hold the edge. Potvin, Morrow and Persson should give New York a solid advantage with their experience. Defencemen Dave Langevin is expected to return to the Islander blueline sometime in this series. The Edmonton defensemen are more offensive minded and at times show trouble when trying to get out of their own end. Defense will be the key to the series. The Goaltending battle should be a classic en- counter. The experience of Billy Smith against the youth of Andy Moog. Both Smith and Moog have proven themselves thus far in the playoffs. I can honestly say I've only seen Moog tested for about two or three periods in the Chicago series. This is not Chicago he is facing this time, this is a team with an abundance of experience and fire power. The Oilers should hold an edge in the penalty killing department. This year the Edmonton crew has broken records by scoring the most short-handed goals ever in the playoffs. Their speed is an advantage, especially when they're a man short. Edmonton also has the home ice advantage, but as the Islanders proved in the Boston Gardens, they too can win on the road. The bottom line in this series is defence. Both clubs have the ability to put a dozen goals an the net but the Islanders have the stronger defence. Those 9 p.m. starts in Edmonton will make getting up in the morning an extra -hard chore! t y Rod Hilts They skipped double - dutch. They skipped pep- pers. Some even did cart- wheels through the ropes. On May 5, 85 students from Clinton and 15 from Vanastra Public School were literally skipping their hearts out for Ontario Heart Foundation. What cod possibly be gained by skipping for three hours you might ask? Aside from the fun the kids have participating in Jump Rope for Heart, it's also good for them. These kids aren't just jumping for the good of their health though, their also jumping to raise money for the Ontario Heart Foun- dation. The net proceeds are divided up as follows: 90 per cent to the Ontario Heart Foundation, five per cent to the Ontario Physical and Health Educational ts re' lI It Association and five per cent to the participating school. Joan Van den Broeck, the Huron County co -or -din tor of the Ontario Heart Foundation is elated with the success of the program i l us far. "I'm really excited by the children's response. There's a good high volume of participants. Everybody's getting into the act, not just those who are athletically inclined," said Mrs. Van den Broeck. She stresses that the emphasis of the program is on physical education and fun for the participants. Ninety per cent of the money raised by the skip-a- thons go toward heart research and education. Chairman for the Jump Rope for Heart Committee in Huron County, Don Young, said 14 schools in the county will be involved in the program. L1� F.E. Madill Seconii nary School in Winghaan was the first school in Huron County to enter the skip-a-thon. On April 6 the school raised $2, - ,i:. The Wingharn Public School also got into the act raising $2,400. On April 28, Blyth and Bullet! Public Schools held a joint skip-a-thon in the Blyth Arena, which raised an estimated $2,000. Close to 150 students partici ted in the event. Accordingto Mr. Young, the idea for the skip-a-thons came from the United States. In 1978, the American Heart Foundation launched the project. Last year the Ontario Heart Foundation adopted the program and pilot projects were set up in five regions across the province. Last fall, the American National Skipping Team from Colorado held a skipping workshop in Toronto, demonstrating more advanced ski sing skills to five Huron County Students. From here the idea to hold the skip -a -bons materialized. The actual "jump event" is an organized activity in which teams of six students are sponsored for a three- hour session, through pledges by members of the local community. During the event, at least one team member must be jumping at any Given time for a total maximum time of three hours. Based on the collected pledges, individual students qualify for incentive awards. Each participant receives a pin and if $10 worth of pledges are raised by the student he or she receives a skipping rope. Twenty-five dollars in pledges earns them a "jump rope for heart" t -shirt and $75 worth gets them a gym bag. Ei to it When asked whether he thought the program would run next year, Mr. Young seemed confident it whave a healthy future. The response has been unbelievable," said Mr. Young. "The main criteria is fun. If the students don't have fun, the project is a total loss." It's interesting to note that per cent of all deaths in Canada are caused by heart and blood vessel disease, thus making this program a worthwhile effort. On May 17, the skip-a-thon comes to the Seaforth Secondary School, where over 200 teams will be en- tered. On May 19, Huron Centennial Public School will be holding the event. If you are approached by canvassing students in your area, donate generously to the Jump Rope for Heart program. It will benefit all of us in the long run. Brucefield canoeists honored at dinner Tourism and Recreation Minister Reuben C. Baetz presented awards to more than 800 athletes, volunteers and sponsors during the 16th annual Provincial Sports Awards dinner. Among them were two area canoeists, Dana Kloss and Kim Rothwell of RR 1, Brucefield. The young teenage girls captured the National Canoe Championship in the junior ladies division at races in Grande Mere, Quebec on August 22, 1982. They competed against five other teams in the six mile upstream, six miles downstream race that ended with an uphill portage to the finish line. The girls are now in rigorous training in prepara- tion to defend their title in British Columbia. This banquet represents the fine tradition of amateur sports in Ontario," said Mr. Baetz. "It is the time to recognize the performances of our athletes during 1982. And it is also a time `to pay public tribute to the many thousands of volunteers, coaches, managers, officials and sponsors who make it all possible." Some 1200 amateur athletes who won gold medals through individual or team performances at inter- provincial or international competitions during 1982 received Athlete Achieve- ment certificates. Approx- imately 400 were handed out at the banquet. The Minister also presented Special Achieve- ment awards to 18 volunteers who have demonstrated accomplish- ment and dedication to their sports over a long period of time. "Government has a responsibility to promote the health and vitality of amateur sport by offering services and resources," said Baetz. "But govern - Speedy Gesture spr Speedy Gesture took a new 2.04.4 record at Mohawk Raceway on May 8 for part- ners Frank Cook and Nancy Holmes of Clinton. The six- year-old trotter by Speedy Streak - Betty Frost raced 29 times in 1982 with one win, five seconds and three thirds, good for earnings of $20,453 and a lifetime total of $41,117. Pacer Merrywood Bojo finished third in a 2.03.1 mile for the same owners on Saturday night. Verdun Vanstone gave Linlor Lebelle, a five-year- old pacer by Way Kid - Belles Filly, co -owned by his wife Lois of Benmiller, a new 2.02.3 mark at Western Fair Raceway in London on Fri- day, May 6. Raised by George Laois' Holmesville Valley Farms of Clinton, Linlor Lebelle has earnings of over $4,800 already this year fom a (3-3- 11 standing from 16 starts. In 1982 he raced 32 times with nine wins, five seconds FESSI NAL IRECTORY hCURIrr Aretect yew investments with e custom designed security system from LAWRENCE SECURITY SYSTEMS Residential and Com- mercial systems. 84 hour monitarinR. —AC iU RN - 326 -7303 462-1924 *ECON.S''MY IJALITY ®SE. VICE 'Big lobs or small. woo guarantee thorn all' 482-7374 CLINTON All GAISIlf-kN Al INSURANCE BROKERS INC. Insurance -Real Estate investments Isaac St., Clinton Phone Office 482-9147 Len Theedom 482-7994 Hal Hartley 482-3693 Bob Thomas 482-3096 Bill Counter 482-3687 JOHN WISE INSURANCE BROKERS LTD. 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The world's best high jumper last year, Milt Ottey - called Little Bag Man by his peers on the track and field circuit - received a sculpture from Baetz for be- ing named Ontario's outstanding amateur athlete for 1982. "We are all very proud of the accomplishments of On- tario athletes in 1982," said Mr. Baetz. While the province's top athletes prepare for the 1984 Olympics this year, the Ministry will also sponsor the re -instituted Ontario Summer Games at Sudbury in September and the On- tario Games for the Physically Disabled at Brampton in July, Baetz said. ts to victory and six thirds, good for $9,239 in purse money and a 2.04 record. Johnny Freight was third for driver John Lester of Forest and Ken Parke of Varna the same night at Lon- don, as was Lissas Girl with Randy McLean up for Ron and Bob I aer of•Gfderich. Q.T. Ideal, owned by Ian Fleming of Clinton, was se- cond in a 2.04 mile at Wind- sor Raceway on Sunday night, after having a third place finish the previous week. Vesta Herbert was second with Ray McLean up for owner C. W. (Jiggs) Le Beau of Brucefield at Flamboro Downs on April 28. Hilea Ray finished third at London for ::en Feagan of Goderich on April 25 with Ross Battin driving, while Goshen Girl took second for John Lester and Ken Parke onMay 7. Trotter Alissas Lad, own- ed by William Campbell of Seaforth, won at London on Fish and Game Club set for spring dce May is turning into a very busy month for the fish and game club. Not only is there the Gentlemen's Spring Dance at the club house on May 27, but the club will also be hosting a r inner and dance for the Huron Dart League on May 14. Also coming up fast is the first shoot of the season. This shoot will be held at the farm on May 22. The club hopes to have a good crowd out to en- joy and participate in the shooting. Come and join in. Don't miss out on the fun. 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Branch President, George Yeats was on hand to give out the trophies to this year's winners. High lady of the year was Rosemary Arm- strong. High man of the year was John Greidanus. John Greidanus also received a trophy for a Perfect Score of 180. Ladies' high score of 140 was Brenda Atkinson. Men's high score of 171 was George Yeats. The ladies' single playoff champ was Rosemary Armstrong. The men's single playoff champ was John Scott. Ladies' doubles playoff champs were Mary Elliott and Rosemary Armstrong. Men's doubles playoff champs were Lloyd Butler and John Greidanus. The mixed doubles playoff champs were Joyce Scott and Joe Whalen. After a very successful year, players are looking forward to seeing everyone back next year. The Spring Golf Tourna- ment is fast approaching, anyone interested in playing, please sign the list,,ion the Sports Board. The tourna- ment will be held on May 29 at the Goderich Sunset Golf Club. The tourney fee is $16. per person. 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