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steve
cooke
Everyone recognizes the fact that water safety is
very important, yet thousands of people every year
concentrate on water safety and ignore some basic
road safety rules. The situations I'm talking about oc-
cur while trailering a boat to or from its place of laun-
ching. While everyone gives their boat a good going
over before using it, few do the same with their trailer.
It may be because they feel they're only going a'"little
ways" with it, but a lot can happen in a short distance.
The following is a MINIMUM list of the things you
should check before starting out on your holiday trip.
First, know the weight and capacity of everything
you're intending to tow. The total weight of your
trailer, boat or engine and gear should should not ex-
ceed the trailer's gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR).
This is the load carrying capacity of the trailer, plus
the weight of the trailer itself. The GVWR should be
listed on a certification label on the left forward side of
your trailer.
If you're unsure of the weight of your boat and
engine, don't guess and run the risk of exceeding your
trailer's GVWR. You can have your boat and engine
weighed at a local lumber yard, feed fertilizer store, or
truck weigh station.
When you're ready to attach the trailer to the tow
vehicle, be sure that the total weight of your loaded
trailer does not exceed the capacity marked on your
hitch, and that the hitch ball is the right size to match
the coupler. You should not use a, bumper hitch to tow a
boat trailer.
After your trailer is fully secured to the tow vehicle,
it's a good idea to check parts of the boat that could
move easily in transit. Almost all manufacturers supp-
ly complete instructions on tying and supporting the
boat on the trailer. In addition to following these in-
structions (if not recommended), you should note these
additional safety precautions:
-Use an extra tie -down rape to hold the boat forward
and downward into the bow stop. Don't rely on the
winch rope to hold the bow of the boat.
-Lock or tie the boat's outboard in place and leave
sufficient road clearance. Don't rely on the boat's
steering system to hold the engine in place.
And finally, before you move, run your trailer
through the same check you would your car – tires,
lights and brakes. One of the biggest causes of trailer
problems is underinflated tires. Check them when cool
and inflate them to the recommended capacity. All
lights should be in good working condition, and if your
trailer is large enough to have surge brakes,
remember they must be adjusted regularly to compen-
sate for wear, depending on how often you use your
trailer.
Once you've followed these important safety precau-
tions and all others that the manufacturer of your
trailer may advise, it's a good idea to take a
"shakedown cruise" or dry run before setting off down
the highway. That way you'll have a good chance of
discovering any potential problems within a few miles
of home instead of well into your journey.
When you arrive at your favorite waterway, obvious-
ly your concern for safety is not over. Before you put
out on the water, run your boat through a similar safe-
ty checklist – be sure the drain plug is in place; the
steering system is working smoothly; the battery is
fully charged and the terminals are clean and tight;
the electrical equipment is in good working order; and
that there are no fumes or leaks from the fuel system.
Remember that you should have at least one life
preserver for each person on the boat. Your life
preservers should be M.O.T. approved and, if not worn,
within reach – not stored away.
And finally, remember two cardinal rules of boating:
-Do not load the boat beyond the capacity listed in the
information plate.
-Do not overpower the boat. Too powerful an engine
can easily cause the boat to flip.
By following these simple steps for your boat and
trLiler, you can safely enjoy Canada's most popular
family sport both en route and on the water.
Did you know???
Superstar athlete Edson
Arantes do Nascimento, bet-
ter known as Pele, is the
world's greatest soccer
player and perhaps the
world's greatest athlete. He
has been awarded the
French Legion of Honor, in-
vited to appear before the
1
Queen of England, and
granted a private audience
with Pope Paul VI. At the
time, his $4.7 million dollar
contract with the New York
Cosmos, made him the
highest paid team athlete in
the world. - the Book of Lists.
This Sunday the Clinton Raceway will be holding an M.S.
-day. Half the proceeds from the day will go to help in the
fight against Muscular Dystrophy. As a special feature,
top drivers from across Ontario will be driving hr the
races, competing for a trip for two to Las Vegas. (Rod
(lilts photo)
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sky, Norwich; Dave
Milewski, Westhill; Rob
McGlashan, Hanover.
Novice W - Greg Parsons,
Exeter; Jeff Bruinsma,
Goderich; Herman Bardoel,
Putnam.
Novice H - Rob Hewitt,
Woodstock; Kevin Lupton,
Watford; Kelly Peev, Sar-
nia.
Novice C - Steve Kasttuk,
London; Dave Fry, London;
John Curr, London.
Junior - Hugo Maaskant,
Clinton; Ron Tessier, Sud-
bury; Brad Kelly, Hamilton.
Junior B - Brian Keys,
Hamilton; Norm Williams,
Watford; Brian Blackburn,
Exeter.
Junior C - Fred Wallis,
London; Ron Bardoel, Put-
nam; Rob McGalshan,
Hanover.
Mini -Digger - Scott Zim-
mer, Stratford.
Endura A - John Spears,
Woodstock; Peter Knoop,
Woodstock.
Enduro C - Mike Lewis,
Sarnia; Shawn Holliday, St.
Marys; Stephen Caulfield,
London.
Old Timers - Peter Schell,
London; Archille Persichilli,
Sarnia; Herman Bardoel,
Putnam.
The next motocross
scheduled for Hully Gully
will be this Saturday and
Sunday as Hully Gully hosts
the 1983 Canadian National
Senior Motocross Champion-
ships. Advance tickets are
available at Hully Gully.
Hey
Coach!
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Clinton News -Record
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Imp eria 1 Glory sets trach record for trotters at Minton
By Lois Gibbings
Imperial Glory, owned by
Russell Perry of London, set
a new track record of 2.03 for
trotters at Clinton Raceway
on Sunday afternoon in the
first division of the Ontario
Sires Stakes for three-year-
old trotting colts and
geldings.
The driver was Norm
McKnight Jr., who equalled
the pacing mark of 1.59.4
that he set with Ideal Wilco
last year while driving
Dunnville Scamp to victory
on June 26.
The second division went
to Turmeric in 2.04.1 with
Ron Waples on the bike for
the owners, R.G. McGroup
Ltd., of Bathhurst, New
Brunswick.
This colt was a winner of
over $200,000 as a two-year-
old.
Both trotters are by
Dream Of Glory and they
each took a new lifetime
record as well, while com-
peting for total purse money
of $30,772.
Randy Henry of Goderich
drove Roger B Quick to his
second win in two starts and
a new mark of 2.04.3 in the
Goderich gets
ONIP grant
GODERICH - Municipal
Affairs and Housing
Minister, Claude Bennett
annotilrcetl last week that
Goderich will receive a
$200,000 grant under the
Ontario Neighborhood
Improvement program
(ONIP).
Under the program, the
province ,contributes 50 per
cent towards the cost of
neighborhood improvements
including roads, sidewalks,
parks, community centres
and recreational facilities.
Town Clerk Larry McCabe
said the allocation is in line
with what was anticipated by
the municipality. The town
will also contribute $200,000
to the ONIP fund for work on
the west side of town. It will
be phased over a number of
years.
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fifth. The three-year-old colt
by Roger -Nancy Bay by
Newport Duke is owned and
trained by Art Hodgins of
Lucan.
Ron Waples finished
fourth with Reba Lee for
Donald Carter of Blyth,
while Norm McKnight Jr.,
took fifth driving OW Dalrae
for Clifton Walsh of
Brussels.
Nans Contestant, owned
and trained by James D.
Taylor of Hensall, won her
third of the year with Ross
Battin driving in a 2.06.2
mile in the tenth.
The four-year-old mare by
Nansemond-Contessa Ali by
Romeo Hanover took a 2.05.4
record last year.
Terry Kerr drove Becky
Hi to a third place finish in a
2.09.3 mile in the first for
owner Joe Lane of Seaforth.
Centinare was fourth with
Frank MacDonald on the
bike for May and Walter
Pepper of Clinton in the
third.
Dale Kennedy was third
with Countella, that he co-
owns with James Finlayson
and Gord Dick of Seaforth.
Randy Henry finished
fourth driving Ames Scamp
for Jean and Ben Feagan of
Goderich in a 2.07.3 mile in
the seventh. .
Dale Kennedy was third
with Mitola Hi for Joe Lane
of Seaforth in a 2.09.4 mile in
the eleventh race, while Ron
Williamson took .fifth with
Hiawatha Ring that he co-
owns with Rene Dupuis of
Seaforth.
Although Dave Wall didn't
have much luck with Brisco
Herbert in the O.S.S. race,
after the colt made a break
past the half and finished
seventh, he made up for it in
his other drives, getting
three wins and two seconds
during the afternoon.
There will be races again
on Sunday, July 10 at Clinton
Raceway with post time at
1:.i0 p.m.
Three qualifying races go
at 12:30 p.m.
Goderich Raceway re-
opened for the 1983 season on
June 30, with three divisions
of the Ontario Sires Stakes
for three-year-old trotting
fillies going for a total of
$30,625 in purse money.
Tudy Tuck set a new track
record for trotters, of 2.06 in
the third division.
The Surge Hanover filly is
owned by Arland Farms of
Oakville and is trained by
driver William Troy.
The first division went to
Omaha Bett in 2.07.4 with
Carman Hie driving for the
Carman Hie Stable Inc. of
Burlington.
Moorelands Vera, a Brisco
Hanover filly owned and
trained by Sherman Moore
of Lindsay, won the second
division in 2.07.2 with Allan
Nicholls driving.
Carpet Slipper, a four-
year-old pacer by Way Kid -
Scarlet Slipper by Scarlet
Wave, had his first lifetime
win in 2.11.4 in the first with
Carl Fisher of Goderich, co-
owner with his brother
Grant, driving.
John Muir of Seaforth was
third with Red Oak Express
for Gerald Schenk of
Crediton, followed by Ron
Williamson with Hiawatha
Ring and Gerry Roebuck
with first time starter Rustic
Dream for Charles and
Clara Brindley of Goderich.
Linlor Lee, a four-year-old
mare by Way Kid -Avon True
Lee, trained and driven by
Brad Vanstone for
Holmesville Valley Farms of
Clinton, fell approaching the
three-quarter pole and did
not finish.
In the second, Ted McLean
finished third with Deep Run
Skipper, co -owned by his
wife Alma of R.R.2
Goderich, while Randy
Henry took fourth with Ar-
CLINTON RECREATION
COMMITTEE
Calendar for July
Dance Class
MONDAY, JULY 4 - "FREE"
For kids of all ages - dance and exercise to music.
Meet at High School Gym at 1:30 p.m. Every Monday
beginning July 4th.
Crafts For Kids
TUESDAY, JULY 5
For ages 6-14 - at the arena - 75` cents. Every
Tuesday beginning July 5 at 10:30 a.m.
Puppet Club
WEDNESDAY, JULY 6 - "FREE"
For kids of all ages - making puppets & putting on
plays - Prizes - At Arena. Every Wednesday
beginning July 6 at 10:00 a.m.
Nature Hike
THURSDAY, JULY 7
For ages 0-14 - bring bag lunch for picnic. Moet at
arena at 10:00 a.m.
Tiny Tot Time
Every Friday - starts July 0. Cost '2.00. For 2-5 year
olds. From 9-12 noon and 1-4 p.m. Meet at arena.
Bring bathing suit.
Grand Bend Trip
THURSDAY, JULY 14
Open to ali ages. Tour of Lambton Heritage Museum
and afternoon at the beach. Bring money for lunch.
Cosi of '6.00 (to cover expenses). Register at Arena
July 6th and July 0th from 1-4 p.m.
Senior Citizens' Trip
to Blyth Summer Festival
THURSDAY, JULY 21
Featuring "Maritime Faces" with Robbie O'NeIII A
Ted Johns. Cost of '16.00 includes matinee TICKET and
all -you -can -eat LUNCH. Register at Arena July 13th
from 1-4 p.m.
Science Centre Trip -
THURSDAY, JULY 28
Open all ages. Bus (eaves at 0:00 a.m. from arena,
return at 6:00 p.m. Cost of '12.00 Includes bus and
eidoalsslan. Bring lunch money. Registration - July
13th and July 20th frorn 1-4 p.m.
Inquiries: 412-7731 or 4824997
rochar Ruth for Arnold Doak
of Goderich.
Gerry Roebuck won the
third with Miss Krista Hal,
an eight-year-old mare by
Keith Abbe -Bessie Hal by
Richard Hal D, owned by
Charles Brindley of
Goderich, timed in 2.10.1.
Ray Mothers was second
with Mary Jo Scot for the
Broken M Stables of
Goderich, with John Muir
third driving Noble Amy for
Koop De Groot of Goderich,
followed by Judi Andrews
with Willvan Girl, owned by
her dad, Frank MacDonald
of Clinton, and Randy Henry
driving Frosty Hawthorn for
Raymond Cook of Goderich.
Miss Janes Rip, a four-
year-old mare by John R.
Rip-Robra I Am by Meadow
Gene, owned by Harry Kerr
of Goderich, had her first
lifetime win in 2.11.1 in the
fourth with Ross Battin on
the bike.
John Muir was second with
Mitola Hi for Joe Lane of
Seaforth, while Bill German
of Goderich finished third
with his Dallas Cowgirl and
Jack Duckworth took fourth
with Rex G Ames for Rex
Duckworth of Goderich.
Ray Mathers was second
with Mary T Henry for the
Broken M Stables in the six-
th, while Bill Bennett of
Seaforth finished fourth with
his Dandy Creek.
Gerry Roebuck had his se-
cond win of the night in the
eighth, when he drove Rustic
Helene to a new lifetime
record of 2.06.2 for Charles
and Clara Brindley of
Goderich.
The four-year-old mare by
Tarport Arnie-Coldwell
Charm by Doctors Adios had
won earlier this year in 2.08.
Ted McLean finished
fourth with Deep Run Super,
co -owned by Alma McLean,
while Randy McLean was
fifth with Lissas Girl for Bob
and Ron Daer a Goderich.,
Carl Fisher had his second
win of the night from only
two drives, when he won the
tenth with Handy Slipper, co -
owned by Grant Fisher, in
2.10.3.
This was the second win in
a row from only two lifetime
starts for the three-year-old
gelding by Fast Clip -Scarlet
Slipper.
Randy Henry was second
with Ames Scamp for Jean
and Ben Feagan of Goderich
in a photo finish over
G.G.Columbo, owned by
Paul Dougherty, Leroy
Meriam and Bob Daer of
Goderich, which had to settle
for third with Randy
McLean driving.
G.G.Columbo won his first
lifetime start in 2.08 at Lon-
don on June 18.
John Muir was fifth with
Countess Janet for Ken
Parke of Varna.
There will be races again
this Thursday night, July 7
at Goderich Raceway with
post-tingeg at 7:45 p.m.
R.To`plady was second at
Elmira Raceway on June 27
for Kevin Carter of Blyth.
At the same track on Fri-
day night, Blazing Shot was
second for owner Larry Jef-
frey of Goderich in the
seventh, while Susan White
was also second for Bill
Bradley of Goderich in the
eighth.
Teeder Todder, a half-
brother to Blazing Shot, both
being from the good race
mare Mary Glenford, won in
1.56.3 at Greenwood
Raceway on July 1.
Other locally raised horses
turning in new records
recently are Shy William in
2.01.4, formerly owned by
Bill Bradley and. Direct
Roger, raised by Lorne Tyn-
dall of Clinton, also timed in
2.01,4.
Merrywood Bojo, owned
by Frank Cobk and Nancy
Holmes of Clinton, was se-
cond in a 2.03.1 mile at
Greenwood Raceway on
June 30.
K D Champ won in 2.05.3
for the Broken M Stables of
Goderich at Hanover on
Saturday night.
Linlor Lois, owned by
Hohnesville Valley Farms of
Clinton, was third in a 2.05.4
mile in the fo`,h.
If anyone lt;,ft a zippered
seat cushion on the Clinton
grandstand on opening day,
June 19, please give me a
call at 482-3683.
Clinton Fastball
Lawries
Workman
Teachers
Norholme
Merners
Hill&Hill Farms
GP W L T Pts
12 8 4 0 16
11 7 4 0 14
11 6 5 0 12
10 4 6 0 8.
11 4 7 0 8
11 1 10 0 2
Top .10 batters
Ron Wells (Birds)
Bruce Bromley (Lawries )
Don MacDonald (Birds)
Joe Jankowski (Teachers)
Murray Taylor (Workman)
Paul Gibbings (Merners)
Craig Alexander (Workman)
John VanLoo (Workman)
Don Freeman (Workman)
Bob Mann(Teachers)
AB H BA
26 19 .731
28 16 .570
26 14 .538
29 15 .517
34 16 .471
32 15 .469
34 15 .441
37 16 .432
28 12 .429
29 12 .414
Last week's scores
June 27 - Birds Workmans, Norholme Teachers cancell-
ed.
June 29
Merners 3 Lawries 10
Norholme 25 Hill&Hill Farms 11
June 30
Teachers 14 Hill&Hill Farms 8
Birds 0 Workman 7
July 3
July 6
July 10
July 11
Workman 8 Lawries 10
Teachers 12 Birds 19
Upcoming games
8:00 Norholme vs Birds
9:30 Hill&Hill Farms vs Merners
7:00 Hill&Hill Farms vs Workman
8:30 Teachers vs Lawries
8:00 Norholme vs Lawries
9:30 Birds vs Merners
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