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Clinton News Record, 1981-05-21, Page 7Many of the firemen who attended a fire school fu Clinton last week got real-life hands on experience as several large fires were set by one class at Merner's gravel pit and then extinguished by the men, from all departments. Up front are left to right, Don 'Duck' Clarke of Huron Park, Charlie Browning and John Pritchardof Crediton, Don Lindsay of Bayfield and Ross Jewitt of Clinton. Cooling them off as they fight the fire are Dan Turkhelm and Doug Erb of Zurich, (James Fitzgerald photo) On the Seaforth greens. • from page 6 players inspire each other to play better and better. As a result some spectacular golf is played in match play competition. There is a lot of tension and strategy in- volved, which makes the game twice as much fun as regular stroke play. For club competition all players can compete on an even footing with use of the full handicap. Thus someone with a 12 handicap has a good chance of defeating a 2 handicapper because the lower handicapper must give the other, one shot on each of the 10 most difficult holes on the course. Besides the competitive element the players get a chance to meet other club members as they progress across the chart. So come on out and sign up for the match play. Just a few short years ago Andy North, Bruce Lietzke and Dennis Walters were tied for the lead in a major intercollegiate champion- ship. Andy North and Bruce Lietzke are now well-known names to those who follow P.G.A. golf. Comparatively few golfers would know off- hand who Dennis Walters is. I will introduce you here, to a golfer whose courage and determination have become an inspiration to golfers all over. Like Lietzke and North, Walters always had dreams of playing on the P.G.A. tour. Like Lietzke and North, he had a bright amateur and college golf career, winning many tour- naments. Unlike Lietzke and North, Walters became the victim of a freak golf car ac- cident that left him paralyz- ed from the waist down. When the doctors told Den- nis that he would never walk again, they were also saying that he would never golf again. Wel, just what does a young and talented golfer do when his only dreams are shattered in such a cruel fashion? As Dennis said at first you punch walls and throw things, and then you either let the situation beat you or you beat the situation. Well it's easy to guess who beat who in this fight. Dennis decided he would still play the game he loved and began hitting balls from his wheelchair. He found that he could . still hit the ball straight although the distance was considerably shorter. It was a beginning! Now how to get out onto the course? One night while sit- ting in a bar with some friends, they noticed Dennis' freedom of movement while on the swivelling stool. Before long Dennis had a swivel chair attached to his motorized golf cart. Now he could get out on the course and start playing for real. Imagine the frustration that Dennis felt his first few mon- ths on the course, trying to learn the game all over again. Perseverence paid off and soon Dennis developed a system and style that enabl- ed him to play the game he loved with a great deal of skill. The swivel chair allows him the freedom to turn and plant his feet on the fairway. A seat belt prevents him from falling onto the ground. With the swivel seat Dennis is able to complete a full golf swing. He now hits the ball about 225 yards right down the middle. When it comes to hitting out of traps or putting Dennis hoists himself out of the car on crutches, balances on one crutch and hits sand wedges and putts one handed. Since his acci- dent, Dennis has developed his skills well enough to play his home course in an even par 72! Now Dennis Walters is becoming well-known to golfers and fans all over. No he's not winning tour- naments on the tour. He's giving unique clinics and demonstrations. He shows people just what courage and determination can mean to a disabled person. When Dennis Walters hits a ball 225 yards down the middle you can bet people stand up and applaud. When I first decided to write something about disabled golfers I had no in- formation at all, but the Royal Canadian Golf Association was kind enough to forward Dennis Walters' story to me. Since then 1 have also heard of some other disabled golfers who did not let their handicap prevent them from enjoying golf. Charlie Boswell was a talented golfer before going off to war where he lost his sight. After his injury Charlie continued to play his favourite game with the assistance of friends who would line him up and tell him the distance to the pin. Charlie fired rounds that would make most of us beam with joy. In last month's Golf Digest there was a picture of Larry Mini -centre for Goderich GODERICH - Construction of a new mini -community centre and day care nursery has been approved by Goderich council. The tender of Kelly Lynn Construction Ltd., of London has been selected to build the $ $264;882 structure which will include classrooms for day care, a gymnasium and dressing rooms, a kitchen and offices for day care staff. The cost of the project is covered by grants under the Community Services Con- tribution Program, funded by the provincial and federal governments. •••• Fournier, a golfer who was crippled by polio at 10 mon- ths of age. Fournier is a suc- cessful businessman and father of three. He has a golf handicap of 12 and is a new member of the National Easter Seals Sports Council. I'm sure there are many more, disabled golfers who manage to enjoy their sport. With 1981 designated as the International Year for the Disabled, we'll become more aware of these golfers. On Tuesday, July 28 the prac- tice round of the Canadian Open will be underway at Glen Abbey in Oakville. The R.C.G.A. will have special facilities ' available for disabled golf fans who would like to go and watch the practice round. Admission to the practice will- be 'free to. any physically disabled. The R.C.G.A. wants everyone to be able to enjoy this great game. Well last week at the course, our second men's night was cancelled due to inclement weather (and that's putting it mildly). However, men's night will be on again tonight so come out and join the fun. No Interest Charges at' Hully Gully No interest charges for 12 months will be offered as a special incentive to. all purchasers of new motorcycles Randy Collins of Hully Gully an- nounced today. Collins, who negotiated the deal with a local bank believes he is the only motorcycle dealer in the area to go interest free on all new purchases. The program means you can take one year to pay by making 12 equal. prin• cipal only payments. "Consumer response i• expected to be fantastic, particularly when people are faced with weekly increases in interest," Collins said, "We expect to sell about 5250,000 worth of new motorcycles in a very short time to interest free purchasers." Hully Gully has built a reputa- tion on extremely competitive prices, backed up with on ex• cellent service department. Now, with the added benefits of not having to pay interest, moloicy- cle sales are expected to surge ahead. Collins refused to comment on how long the bank would allow him to offer interest free purchases... but, for the moment, anyone who is even remotely in. terested in buying a motorcycle should contact him immediately. to nikutociub Members From Our WINDSOR, KINGSVILLE, LEAMINGTON, CHATHAM, SARNIA, CLINTON, ORANGEVILLE AND OWEN SOUND OFFICE AREAS Between May 19 and May 30 pre -summer VEHICLE INSPECTION by qualified mechanics (not a "Safety Check") For Your Appointment Call 255.1219 in Windsor Or For All Other Areas Call Toll Free 1.800-265-5681 Another Exclusive utoclub Service 7 RATTENBURY ST EAST, CLINTON -AIS On Monday night our ladies will be hosting the Ex- eter clubs both on the course and upstairs in the clubhouse. Be sure to come out as close to 6 p.m. as possible so we can show the Exeter ladies a good time. For more information about ladies and men's nights call the pro shop. Don't forget to sign up for match play and keep in mind the upcoming Midsummer Madness Mixed Two Ball on Saturday, June 6. CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, MAY 21,19f11 --PAGE 7 With high interest rates Henderson says feds should help farmers Agriculture and Food Minister Lorne C. Henderson last week told a meeting of federal and provincial agriculture ministers that the federal government should provide relief for farmers hit by high interest costs and low hog and beef prices. He also announced the establishment of a com- mittee to review the opera- tions of Ontario farmers whose creditors are about to call loans. Henderson said, "Low pork and beef prices, rising input costs and the almost in- credible costs of borrowing operating capital have brought about a crisis in our farm community." 'He said that Farm Credit Corporation financing should be expanded to meet the needs of producers, in- cluding the refinancing of mortgages. He also said that in cases of refinancing, the new, higher interest rate should apply only to the addi- tional amount borrowed. The FCC, he said, should be allowed to make loans for the consolidation of debt. Henderson called on the federal government to in- clude debt consolidation in the Farm Improvement Loans Act, and to extend small business bonds to unin- corporated farmers. He also proposed an investment fund which would provide low in- terest loans to farmers and tax shelter benefits to in- vestors. The Ontario minister said Agriculturalist s Host arms needed for kids The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food is again sponsoring the Junior Agriculturalist Program which is now in its ninth year. The program has been very successful in providing a practical learning ex- perience for young people from non-farm homes who have a serious interest in agriculture, and no ex- perience working on a farm. As a result, there are now a group of young people interested in and capable of pursuing agricultural related careers or farm labour positions. As well, the Jun for Agriculturalists, their families and friends have developed a greater awareness andappreciation of rural life and the farming industry. Host farmers are to operate a commercial farm and to be engaged full time in farming. Selection of host farmers will be based on their interest in helping an inexperienced young person develop skills required on a farm and on their ability to work well with and supervise young people. It is an ideal opportunity for fanners to share their knowledge of agriculture with urban youth. - Junior Agriculturalists are 16 or 17 years of age and must have had no previous farm experience. Par- ticipants are selected on their reasons for being in- terested in farming and future education and career plans. The program gives these students an op- portunity to develop an appreciation for rural life through living with a farm family and through par- ticipating in local 4-H, Junior Farmer and other com- munity activities. The on-farm assignments last from June 22 to August 22. Each Junior Agriculturalist will receive a training allowance of $18.00 per day. The Host Farmer will pay $6.00 in cash and supply room and board worth $6.00 per day. The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food sup- plies the remaining $6.00. If you think you and your family would like to host a Junior Agriculturalist on your farm for the summer contact the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food for an application. f -`�,�'���:'!��j.��r. ,�;•- �I ME 10 CE aisti We're celebrating the Second Anniversary of our 111i� S_EVERTAPPLIASCE IS REDUCEDI AVEry10E! 140 SALES TAXANp EXCELLENT DISCOuNTs UP TO 2o%. and Clinton's First KlompenFees e• PLEASE NOTE.A prices and carry. Delivery eXtMon one unit frea Delivers on two ormore ands. that the federal stabilization programs need to be revised to fulfil the original intent of protecting producers from violent price swings and escalating production costs. He .recommended the plans be run on six-month payout periods, thatpayment pro- cedures be speeded up and that support levels be raised to 95 percent from the pre- sent ro-sent 90 percent. For the long term, Hender- son said he believed that hog stabilization should provide a support price of 95 percent for a plan without financial participation by producers, and 100 percent if producers paid a fee of one-third. He also said that both beef and hog plans should be ex- clusively xclusively federal and that the beef plan should cover cow -calf operators as well as feeder cattle operations. Henderson is encouraging farmers to take advantage of the credit advice available through the Ministry of Agriculture and Food and is advising i young farmers to take advantage of the On- tario Young Farmer Credit program for debt consolida- tion. Under the Ontario Young Farmer Credit pro- gram, the government guarantees loans made to farmers between the ages of 18 and 35 for such purchases as livestock, equipment and buildings. Best Interest * 1 7 1/Z 0 ONE o YEAR ANNUAL We represent many Trust Companies. We are often able to arrange for the .highest interest being offered on Guaranteed Investment Certificates. 'Subject to change EXETER 235-2420 Gaiser-Kneale Insurance Agency Inc. CLINTON 482-9747 Nolito PLEASE NOTE: . CLOSING SATURDAY ONLY AT 12 NOON See you at the '' , Klompen hest Parade - and the rest of �he festivities) ' Ie - r4 Jill ilP 1\vi PLUMBING DEPARTMENT We're Going Dutch Treat! All Dishwashers Discounted - and we'll pay half the sales tax! LAUNDRY CENTRE SUPER SPECIAL 1 ONLY-G.E. POTSCRUBBER 11 Rated No. 1. Convertible - White - fop slightly marked REG. 699.95 PLUS TAX 49.00 748.95 SALE 560.00 PLUS '/2 TAX 19.60 $579.60 You saves 169.35 1 ONLY-G.E. UNDERCOUNTER DISHWASHER REG. 499.95 PLUS TAX 35.00 '534.95 SALE '409.95 PLUS '/, TAX '14.35 $424.30 You Save 5110.65 several other models included! COME IN AND SEE OUR SUPER SELECTION OF APPLIANCES White -Harvest Gold -Almond Self Cleaning & Standard ovens Refrigerators with Right & Left Hand door openings BEAT THE SALES TAX! FREEZERS SAVE 7% PROV. SALES TAX ON A GENERAL FREEZER until June 27, 1981 Then save on rising food prices. Buy a General Freezer today and save 2 ways 10 % 15 % DISCOUNT ON ALL FREEZERS IN STOCK Super Special! �nlgIi CITATION WASHERS WhiteHarvest Gold -Almond AFTER JUNE 27 599.95 PLUS TAX 42.00 641.95 CITATION DRYERS White -Harvest Gold -Almond AFTER JUNE 27 389.95 PLUS TAX 27.30 417.25 MAY SALE $500. NO TAX! MAY SALE $360. NO TAX! Many other excellent laundry buys! PLUS USED DRYERS... 9 •9 • TAX NOW ON DISPLAY IN OUR SHOWROOM SOLID STATE ELECTRONIC TOUCH CONTROL WASHER & DRYER Special Introductory Offer! KITCHEN SPECIALS 1-G.E. 17 CU. FT. DELUXE REFRIGERATOR - white AFTER JUNE 27 900.00 PLUS TAX 63.00 963.00 MAY SALE $7795 .9NOTAX OR '729,., WITH TRADE 1-INGLIS CITATION RANGE Easy Clean Oven AFTER JUNE 27 585.00 PLUS TAX 40.95 '625.95 General Freezer Introduces their new "COMPACT KITCHEN It's 'a stove - sink - frig all to one. Available in Almond only. '535.00. INTRODUCTORY SPECIAL $ 519,95 SEE IT IN OUR' SHOWROOM! IF MAY SALE $495. ®0 NO TAX! WITH TRADE VANITIES We have an excellent selection of vanities. tops and bases all sizes and prices. Corting single door $69.95 Double door $87 00 e NEWPORT One only - White Spacesaver model. 37 x 19. Reg. '235. SPECIAL $' 1 7 5 e OTHER UNITS White - light and dark oak. All units tax exempt until June 27 taps also are tax exempt when purchased with a vanity. MOLDEX TOILET SEATS OWL White -Gold Brown $14x95 SPECIAL! "CANADIAN WOODS" Solid oak with brass hinges. Padded Moldex Seats - White -Bone. STANDARD SEATS FROM $095 e MOLDEX BATHROOM CABINETS Cabinet with mirror White -Gold -Blue Towel racks Paper holder and magazine rack $16.88 $3.95 $590 MYERS FULLY -AUTOMATIC WATER SOFTENERS ANNIVERSARY $ 399 SALE a Reg. '502. Ba Tela Rd. / CLINTON 482-7062