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Home My WebLink AboutClinton News Record, 1981-02-05, Page 7Emile gayer en the latenateg sun consoiation teats Sunday. dere club members Joe Atkisson, left and Len a m fes°., 3h Iwiamp gaffe an e - nawceit award the London Forest Cityt = ,(James Clinton Optimist Bantam Hockey `tournament last FiPbmt0) Over 250 attend Tractor pullers hold awards banquet Over 250 tractor pullers and friends attended the Western Ontario -Tractor Pullers annual awards banquet and dance on Saturday, January 31 at the Bayfield Arena_ The Bayfield Lions and Lioness catered the meal and music was provided by Star Tres. Following the dinner, president Ralphe Thede presided over the awards ceremony. In the 5,500 pallid lass, he presented awards to Jo Mason of Princeton who was tops, taking the Fleming's Feed Mill of Clinton award. Stan Crumb of Palmerston was second, taking an award from Chishohn Fuels of Gersch and Ludunow. Third place went to Grant Davis of Arkona, with a Flemkng's Feed Mllltrophy. In the 8,000 stock class, Murray Popp awarded the top three winners who were: Wayne Whalls of Shedden, with the Reavie Farm Equipment of Lucknow award; Larry Pentland. of Dungannon, with the Hodges Milling Ltd. of DUB: 111 n trophy; Russell Sim in of Grand Valley, the Flening's Feed Mill award Bert Evans announced the 7,000 truck winners and trophy donations which Auto hits train. MITCHELL - A Mitchell man remains in serious condition at London's University Hospital following a car -train collision in Mitchell on January 14. Wayne Ralph McCauley, 30, of Mitchell, underwent surgery for injuries he received afterthe car he was driving smashed into the first engine of a CN freight train at the Napier Street crossing in Nltchell, just 200 years from his residence. Following theintitial impact, Mr. McCauley's vehicle swung around and struck the train's second engine. The train, which passes through Mitchell on its way from Goderich to Stratford with a iced of salt, was believed to have been traveling about 50 knnh. Upon impact, Mr. McCauley's vehicle was knocked about 30 feet off the road and he was thrown about 12 feet. Police estimated damage at $2,000 to the automobile and $800 to the train. inchided: Jen Middleton of Clinton, Clinton Crysler Plymouth award; Ralphe Thede of Port Elgin, Walter Bell Masonry of Goderich award; Bill Turner of Clinton, Clinton Crysler Plymouth award; Bob Langendoen of Clinton, McLaughlin Chev Olds Ltd. of Seaforth award. Norm Clarke of Fingal and Wayne Whalls tied in the 11,000 pound stock class with awards from Iona Garage, lona Station and Flerning's Feed Mill_ Gord Mitchell also presented the H. Lobb and Sons of Clinton award to Greg Baer of Goderich and the Jim Hayter Chev Olds Ltd. of Goderich trophy to Lenard Kerr of Auburn._ In the 7,500 pound open' class, Laura Popp presented the top prize from Cyanamid Inc., of Clinton to Norm Hodgins of Parkhill. Second was Paul. Masson of Prin- ceton with the Art Helm Welding of Lucknow award; third, Bob Robson of Auburn, Bo -Jen Carpentry of Clinton -award; fourth, Grant Davis of Arkona, Huron Concrete Supply of Goderich award; fifth, Stan Crumb of Palmerston, Don Hamilton Real Estate and Insurance of Listowel award. In the 14,000 pound stock class, Carol Dutot made the presentations to: first, Doug Whalls of Shedden, Scruton noels of - Clinton award; second, . -Norm Clarke of Fingal, - Shedden Farm Equipment award; third, Ron French of Bolton, Gowland Farm Equipment of Grand Valley award; fourth, Fred Bryant of Glencoe, G and E Sales and, Serviceof Lncknow award; fifth, Lenard Kerr of Auburn, Goderich Tire Sales award; sixth, Stan Edwards of Woodstock, Ellis Farm Equipment of St. Thomas award. Norm Hodgins of Parkhill came first in the 9,500 open class, taking the C and H Holland Trucking of Clinton award. Rob Robson of Auburn came second, taking Paul Kerrigan Fuels of Clinton trophy. These were presented by Bill Turner. In the 17,000 stock class, Larry Pentland announced the winners as: first, Ken Jones of Union, Ontario Bean Growers Coop of' Seaforth award; second, Doug Whelk of Shedden, Western Ontario Tractor Pullers award; third, Gary Somerville of Sparta, Haugh Tire of Clinton award; fourth, Rori French of Bolton, Cowland Farm Equipment of Grand Valley award. REDUCE YOUR INCOME TAX AN R.R.S.P. For you and your spouse could be the answer for you. For Income Averaging Annuity Quotations CALL KEN TAYLOR Geiser ° Kneale -Tait Lite Insurance Agent Isle. CLINTON 492-9949 EXETElI 235-2420/GRAND MENU 2311-16/164 Wayne Whelk of Shedden won the top points stock trophy, donated by Glen - more Farms. The top point open trophy, donated by Hyde Bros. Farm Equip - anent of Hensall, was won by Norm Hodgins of Parkhill and Jo Masson of Princeton_ The Mr. Congeniality award was won by Larry Pentland. For her three years of service, retaining secretary Carol Dutot was presented with a white linen tablecloth and .Henry, who provided the use of his dynometer at all the pulls in 1980, was presented with a special gift. Murray and Laura Popp took charge of the break times during the dance and many lucky draws were made. The winners and prize donors included: cooler, donated by C and M Tran- sport of Lucknow, won by Gard and Julia Mitchell; gas can, Lucknow Welding Shop, won by Bill Dineen; apples, Stubbies Pulling Team, Whitehall Farms of Clinton, won by Theresa McLennan; battery cables, George Wraith of Goderich, won by Allen Johnston; cane and hat, Swift Feeds, won by Bob Langendoen; Allen wren- ches, Lakeport Steel of Goderich, won by Ron Tyndall; grease, Vic Walden of Goderich, won by Marlow Foster; first aid kit, Bluewater Truck Centre of Goderich, won by Greg and Nancy Park; alien wren- ches, Lakeport Steel,George W. Watson; grease, Vic Walden, won by Wayne Whalls; chain saw oil, Allan Hackett of Lucknow, won by Chuck Chambers; 1 -inch drill, Lakeport Steel, won by Jean Potter; cane, Swift Feeds, Joe and Mary Hodgins; flashlight, C.A. Becker of Lucknow, won by Jim Kelly; gas voucher, McGee's of-Goderich, won by Gordon Hoggart; clock, C and M . Transport of Lucknow, won by Burton Bean; wrenches, Gord Mitchell of Braslea, won by Kenny Popp; hat and cane, Swift Feeds, won by Sandra Popp; quilted vest, Thom- spon's Mill of Hensall, won by Larry Pentland; grease, Vic Walden, won by Connie Hodgins. S forth curlers do well DimsMa Leitch "They'reiot getting older they're getting better" "can be said of some of our airless_ And obviously, experience Qoescnted t week at Belmore when Dave Camish skipped his tease to victory in the Master's Conapetition- This competition is open to c9urkss.60 years of age and older, and the event at Behnore decided the winner for Davision 13B. With John Patterson, Sr_, as vice, Ted Cosford, second and Oliver Pryce as lead, the team won the best two out of three games against Exeter_ They pow travel to Harriston this Saturday, February 7, to play the winners of 13A - As further proof that age is np bar-ier to curling it's so nice to see Ned Boswell back at it this season - and win- ninglr He may just be the oldest curler in Ontario_ Anyone have statistics? May we all live to curl at 93 years young. The Highland Club in London hosted the Challenge Round for three days last weekend- Unfortunately, Seaforth's entry, Bill Campbell with Gerd Pryce, Mike Thomas and Neil Dolmage went down to defeat at the hands of Larson of Guelph and Gurowka of Toronto Royal. They were in good company, however, such well known rinks as Ken Buchan and Paul Savage met the same fate. BeecherMenzies, Dave Beattie and John Longstaff returned Sunday from a week in La Belle Province - part of a sextet who make this an annual outing. They were one of 96 teams par- ticipating the Quebec International Bonspiel which attracts teams from as far away as Saskatchewan, the Maritimes and parts of U;S.A- The' trio report a I percent game result over 10 games, good weather and lots of ice sculptures on display as the city readied for • their Winter Carnival which starts this week. But whatever else they did with their time, they're not saying"Honi soit gni mal y pease"- eh? Curling is a good way to see the country, .Let's hope • Kay S tarp,. Grace Gell, Irma Pryce and Lore'ta Dolneage have chance to see the sights while in Ottawa this week- Pierre is in town - which always makes for lively debate in the !:!ease e Cons. I'll have the girls curling results neat week Upcoming at the Club: Saturday, Feb_ 7th, the Perth County Bean Producers spiel - a very popular event with lots of prizes and good curling for anyone interested in watching a few games_.__ Feb_ 14th, the Men's Open, CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5 , I931—PAGE 7 Motors and Seaforth Insurance - always popular and probably fel4led - check with Neil Damage_ Feb. 21st, McKinley's Chicken Spiel and Feb. 2Mh the McGavea Farmer's L This last is a Wednesday event and a few entries are still needed to complete the slate. Get in touch with Bob Wilson if you wish to enter your rink at527-1879_.. and, it goes without saying, good food and good. prizes are always a certainty at all rl: ere spiels_ Juniors may hit ice Goderich GODERIICH - A group of nen are now actively in- vestigating the feasibility of reincarnating Junior 'B' hockey in Goderich_ It's been 12 years since Goderich has seen Junior 'B' hockey action and the group has veen tossing around the idea and are now seeking a firm sponsorship com- mitment from a local in- dSpokesman Steve Buchanan said the financial sponsorship is a necessity before any mechanics of the operation can be put in gear. The group has been studying the Stratford operation and indicate $40,000 to $50,000 is needed annually to , run the team. Also several Ontario Hockey. Skating times changed With the Optimist Club pee wee hockeytournament'be- ing held this Saturday, there' is a change in the figure skating schedule as follows: seniors, 7 a.m-; in- termediates. y aim: juniors, 10:25 a -m.; beginners, 11:10 a.m. On Friday' evening. February 6th the club's precision team will be per- forming at the Winter Car- nival ar- nival at 9 p.m. at the arena. Asso ' t&il�h requirisneats _..,.- must be met before a franchise is awarded. If Goderich is able to secure a franchise, it would be part of the Midwestern Junior 'B' League with the first season commencing in 1982_ For years Goderich supported a junior team when such teams were operated under the af- filiation and auspices of an NHL chub. When the Red Wing organization suspended affiliation, the Goderich team folded during the 1969-70 season. 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