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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News Record, 1981-06-18, Page 7After months of practice and patience, members of the Vanastra Synchronized Swimming Team put 011 a water show at the Vanastra Pool on Saturday night. Over 40 people turned out to see the musical water extravaganza. ( Heather Brander photo) Vanastra hosts special water show By Shelley McPhee How do you hang upside down in water? How can you become part of a graceful •flower while dog paddling? It's all quite easy through synchronized swimming. Just like those films from the 1940's when Esther Williams, floated across the screen in a glimmering pool of water, the Vanastra Rec Centre is a home of this area's only synchronized swimming team. L While the Vanastra pool may, not have all the glamour and glitter that Esther's ponds boasted, the Vanastra poolside was lined by more than 50 people on Saturday night to see the local synchronized swim- mers put the long hours of practice and planning to their grand finale show of the season. The musical water ex- travaganza entitled A Police Theme, took the some of the best known police music, especially - melodies com- posed by Henry Mancini, and turned them into underwater dance sequences. Through the instruction of Debbie Bennett of Clinton, synchronized swimming has been offered at the Vanastra pool for the past three years. From junior to senior level, this year 15 girls and two boys came out for the weekly practice sessions. While graceful and elegantly maneuvered, synchronized swimming is not as easy as it looks and according to Debbie, "It takes quite a bit of arm muscles." "But anyone can learn," Debbie stressed, "provided they don't mind hanging upside down in the water." The lessons have ended for the summer, but will resume again in the fall. New members will' be accepted then, and competition and show practices will get underway - or should we say„ underwater! CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 1981PAGI 7 Seaforth readies for Golf By Cerolanne Doig Once a, year, our junior golfers ate recognized of- ficially fficially by various golf associations. This year Junior Goff Week is June 13- 20. A variety of programs are planned at golf courses all over to. promote junior golf and encourage youngsters to pursue the sport. In recent years, more and more young people have taken up golf. It is an ideal sport to expose youngsters to fresh air, exercise, competi- tion, and companionship. Golf is a social game where youngsters learn to get along with eachlother, of- fering encouragement and help, while at the same time facing friendly rivalry. Golf is a game of traditions that requires the golfer to learn not only the skill and concen- tration to shoot a good score, but also to learn the good manners and etiquette needed to show your con- sideration of fellow golfters and the course itself. A junior membership, a few used clubs, and some balls is all a boy or girl needs to provide hours of summer- time fun. Almost all golf cours6 offer some kind of junior program where begin- ners and more skilled youngsters can enjoy golf and develop their skills. Golf is the game of a lifetime, and nowhere is this more evident than when we see our young golfers heading down the fairway with our senior citizens, each competing for the pop. I call our local juniors the "Ankle Biters" and although some have outgrown me there are always more little ones joining the ranks, to drive me crazy one minute and happy the next. There's nothing Ilke the look on a kid's face when he pars his first hole or breaks 40 for the first time. The ankle biters compete against the course, themselves, and others players. Often, they visit other courses and get the op- portunity to meet new challenges. Each year the kids improve and each year more join in the fun. The number of junior girls is on the upswing and this year our junior tournament will have a girl's flight for the first time. Locally, we have over 50 junior golfers who are members of the club. There Ramblings from the area racetracks By Lois Gibbings Chief Scram is the new track record holder at Western Fair Raceway in London following his winn- ing performance in 1:57.4 on Monday, June 15th with Ray McLean driving. Art Hodgins trains the four-year- old pacing gelding by Scram - 444, t Brenda Millar of Central Huron Secondary School in Clinton is one of the province's top shot-putters after she finished eighth at the OFSSA competition in Thunder Bay recently with a throw of 10.79 meters. She won the shot-put at the Huron -Perth meet and finished second with a toss of 10.58 metres in WOSSA competition. Next she placed third in a regional meet in Kitchener with a throw of 10.53 metres in the rain. (CHSS photo) ar" Excellent Lady by Excellen Chief for owner -breeder San ford Reid of Ailsa Craig. Scram is a son of the grea Meadow Skipper and stands at Arnold Campbell's farm near Seaforth. Chief Scram started his racing career with five straight wins late in 1980 and took a 2:05.2 record. This year he added six more victories before being se- cond at Windsor, although he was still personally timed in 1.59.4. From 14 starts to date in 1981, Chief Scram has 10 wins and two seconds. In 19 career starts he has only been out of the money once. Chief Scram had a 2.00.2 record prior to this race and was the only one of the six pacers competing in the Russ Miller Invitation for a purse of $4,500 without a 2:00 mark. Fractions for the mile were 28.2-58.3-1.27.3-1.57.4. Dave Wall was second with Rock N Wave, Dick Mit- chell third driving Bold Zip, and Terry Kerr, who usually drives Chief Scram, finished fourth with Beau Jim from his own stable. All six horses were timed in 1,58.3 or faster. The Spring Meet at London will wind up next Monday, July 22 with the Labatt In- vitation Pace. Moorelands Dick, which was claimed from Bruce Dupee of Clinton for $10,265 last year on June 24 at Greenwood Raceway in Toronto, has ended up a long way from home. According to an item in The Canadian Sportsman, Keith. Waples' t Moorelands Dick won in - 2:07.2 with Jack Lemon on the bike at Sandown Park t Raceway on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Wayne Dupee of Clinton gave Dick a new record of p, 2:02.4 last year at Windsor, when from 18 starts he had . six wins, one second and two thirds, for earnings in 1980 of $4,733 and $7,574 lifetime. At Hanover Raceway on Saturday night, Noble Amy, a four-year-old mare by No- ble Native - Tillie KD, finish- ed third in a 2:08.4 mile with Randy Henry up for owner Koop De Groot of R.R.4, Goderich, after being second on June 6. Noble Amy is a half-sister to Tillies Success, which rac- ed for Frank Little of Goderich before being sold, and took a new pacing record as a seven -Year-old in 1980 of 2:07. jiffies Success had 11 wins, seven seconds and four thirds from 40 starts last year for earnings of $6,699 and $8,393 lifetime. Everlin, a three-year-old filly by Ever Ready - Noble Linda, finished fifth in her first lifetime start for owner - trainer Cliff Walsh of Brussels. Robert Walker was third driving Scarlet Dakali for Harold Eyre of Dublin. Arrochor Ruth won her fourth from 18 starts this year with Randy Henry on the bike for owner Arnold Doak of Goderich. On the Sunset greens by Betty Helesic Everyone seems to take a lot of time complaining of our weather. We seem to have it too cold or too hot, and I guess quite a few thought it was too hot Mon- day night as only three show- ed up for lessons. Next week maybe! l Last week, men's night, Harold Macpherson came closest to the pin and Tony Bedard was the winner of first low gross, while John Scott captured first low net. The first flight winners • were: Bill Thompson, Ralph Schefter and Brian Reeves; second flight was won by Coley McDonagh, Brian McKenzie and George Bolton while Don Fink, Cliff Kennedy and Gary Chambers were the third flight winners. Thursday ladies' night was one super night with the first - two -ball of the season for the ladies. But when you are lucky enough to have so- meone like Ellen Connelly organizing the event, Shirley Baechler cooking up a beautiful dinner and Pat Wilkinson organizing a good draw (that brought in some cash for our league) it has to turn into a super evening - plus lots of guests and some past members joining us. There were some useful prizes handed out to the win- ners: 1st, Verna Kane and Doris Paquette; 2nd Betty ipuller and Joyce Bolton; 3rd Betty Helesic and Grace Sale; 4th Thora McCabe and Chris Reeves; 5th Shirley Baechler and Diane Boyes; 6th Sue Gower and Peggy Rivers; 7th Velma Haylow and Pat Chisholm. Most honest golfers: Pauline Sibeon and June Nelson. Best putting Verna Kane and Doris Paquette. First draw was won by Diane .Armstrong and se- cond draw was won by Judy (Mrs. Crow) Crawford. Thanks girls - it was a great evening. Hope you plan another one soon. This Sunday, June 21st, there will be two events held at the Sunset. The Men's Field Day, with tee -off at 8-9 a.m. and a brunch to follow. Then at 3:30 another Mixed Two -Ball will be held with a pot -luck dinner to follow your game. Come on out and join the fun! VANDYKE AND SON GLASS AND MIRROR 86 King St., Clinton 482-9390 *HUNTER -DOUGLAS ALUMINUM PRODUCTS Including atic Plus the slding that Insulates *ALUMINUM AWNINGS, CANOPIES AND RAILING *SLIDERS *THERMOPANES REPAIRS TO: ALUMINUM: Doors, Windows, Sash and Screens WOODEN SASH Replaced "We Install and Service What we Sell" d The nine,.year-old mare by Replica Herbert - Adieu Herbert, timed in 2.09 for the mile, has also been second • three times and second twice to give her earnings already this year of $3346 and $22,028 lifetime. Jim Watt of Blyth finished fourth with his Harlo Champ in the tenth. At London on Saturday night, Kenmarou Castlee won in p, 2:07.4 for the Wayne Horner Stable of Clin- ton after being second in his previous start. Randy McLean was third with RJ Misty in the fourth. She is a three-year-old filly by Scram -Virginia's Misty own- ed by Randy's dad, Bob McLean of Goderich. Sugar Shaker, owned by Stewart McCall of Walton was.first in a dead -heat, tim- ed in p,2:00.3 at Greenwood Raceway it JT rento en June I am. .sow' pl , have to report the sudden' death of our broodmare, Astra Blaze at Lorne Dales farm at R.R.4, Clinton on Monday, June 8. By the Hambletonian win- ner, Blaze Hanover 1.59.4, Astra Blaze was a half-sister to Dwac p,2.02.4, winner of $72,186, as well as four other record performers. While racing from 1971-1974 for Harold Gibbings and Ernest Brown, Astra Blaze won 14 races, was second 10 times and had six thirds from 53 lifetime starts. "We personally invite you to come to Clinton to shop - and compare - on your next furniture purchase" Compare selection, quality, price and service. You can buy the best for less at Ball & Mutch. Come browse through our vast selection of fine home furnishings. We feel you'll be pleasantly surprised - we offer big -city selection at small-town prices you can afford. Cl.r.nc. D.nomm. e month of lune ESow on for the AHEEAT IAX SALE. n x14 atockl Special Pricing o ®l▪ l HOME FURNISHI GS 1111 FLCOW-COVERINGS CARPETING Bali & Mutch ltd. Home Furnishings 71 Albert Prost, flinten 4112-4945 OPEN: Six Days o week 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Open Friday nights 'till 9 p.m. Wayne Dupee of Clinton has her two-year-old, Blaze N Kid, Ernest Brown of Clin- ton has her yearling, Jen- nifer's Beauty, while. Harold and I have her two month old Cane filly, who so far is do- ing nicely. The Clinton Kinsmen Raceway is due to open for its 12th season of harness racing on Sunday, June 28, when the feature event will be the Ontario Sires Stakes for 2 -yr -old colt and gelding pacers. This Sunday, June 21, there will be qualifying races only at the Clinton track at 1 P.M. Smile The trouble with people who talk too fast is that they often say something they haven't thought of yet. +++ are also a number of youngsters who enjoy the game in a more casual way. On Friday after school, a flag tournament will be held to celebrate Junior Golf Week. There will be prizes and free pop for thos par- ticipating. articipating. All boys and girls are encouraged to come out. Throughout the summer, junior events will be held each Friday morning at 10 a.m. beginning on June 26. Anyone can participate although non-members must pay a green fee. The schedule for the first - half of the summer is; Friday June 26, 9 hole medal play for net prizes; Friday July 3, put- ting, driving, chipping con- tests divided into age groups; Friday July 10, play 4 holes with only 1 club, quiz on rules of golf; Friday July 17, Stapleford tourney (with handicaps) ; Friday July 24, 9 hole medal play, etiquette quiz. Points' will be allotted all summer for attendance, per- formance, improvement, scores on quizes, and perfor- mance in competition at other tournaments. On Tuesday, July 28 at 8 a.m., a bus will be taking our junior golfers to the practice round of the Canadian Open at Glen Abbey in Oakville. That day has been designated junior golf day at Glen Abbey, and the junior golfers will be admitted free. Pepsi will provide free pop and Wilson's will give free golf balls as well as a draw on two Wilson piers. Bruce Turn to page la ADMIRAL 14" COLOUR T®V.'S STARTING FROM X399 95 GRANGER'S T.V. 92 SOUTH ST. SALES d SERVICE GODERICH 524.8925 Sunday June 215T There are lots of ways to show Dad you care... like presenting him with up-to-the-minute clothing from our collection! •SPORTS SHIRTS •SLACKS •KNIT SHIRTS •GOLF JACKETS *BELTS *SOCKS *TIES more! We have that very special gift for that very special father from... Masle,Cara MEN'S WEAR OPEN FRIDAY EVENING 34 ALBERT ST. CLINTON 4e2-9351) HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES SALES TAX EXEMPT IEscopl Mlcrowara Ovens • Dishwashers. Air Conditioners> AND MORE! 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