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Home My WebLink AboutClinton News-Record, 1984-02-29, Page 15• • "e '.04Y.,E.P1411m-ktY 2.%_.1,944--P49V145-' _ Naturally Specisking By Steve Cooke Sportsmen's show coming soon Everyone it seems has their own personal indicator that spring has arrived. For some, it's the return of the first robin, for others, the appearance of crocuses and daffodils from the black earth, and for the real cynic, it's the first day they can wear shorts or a summer shirt with comfort. My own per- sonal indicator for the past several years has been the announcement of the Toronto Sportsmen's Show and, as usual, it's on again this year. The Sportsmen's Show this year from March 16th to March 25 th is the 37th show in a row, and promises to be as entertaining andinformative,Weve.01/4134nOresthau— eshibitora-aLthg51lOw, these is something_ there to interest m tbirafy-,-"The proceeds frdifitha-libW-are-Well-'used-also. The Canadian National Sportsmen's Show is the largest non-government financial sup- porter of conservation in Canada with grants for conservation, scientific research and recreational organizations totalling $1.1 million in 1983. The show is entertainment at its best with an excellent use of its profits. Some -of the highlights this year will be: l84 "Total Angling= Adventure Seminars" - This informative program will use a brand new $50,000.00, 40' fishing simulator which will allow topNorth American anglers to show you how to fish under actual conditions. The 3,500 gallon tank simulates lake or river conditions with real fish, and lets you actually see the techniques used by the experts. The lineup for the programs is: March 19 and 23 - Bob Izumi on Bass and Walleye; March 16 to 18 - Al Linder on Bass; March 19 to 22 - Babe Winkelman on Walleye; March .20 to 22 - Paul Gasbarino on Mtiskie; March 20 to 22 - Spence Petros on Muskie and Northern Pike; March 23 to 25 - Don Gapen Sr. on Rainbow Trout. This is a must for the serious fisherman to see, so pick your preference and make your plans today. -"Children's Fishing Seminar Series" - John Power, Outdoor Columnist for the Toronto Star will also be on hand at the Fishing Simulator to help youngsters 2, develop their technique. John will be assisted by M.N.R. representatives who will '4,1•,' discuss fish identificatlGll, and by 0 VA.1:1. Members who will pro -de tips on tackle ,and techniques. T -his• program._ will be Available cm bothASauLdamornin from 9 11 a.m. There is nocbargi for c ren,bu t - if a dillf,S try thew turk,thermust ••••-4.1,t0 accompanied by a child and pay a $5. admis- sion fee. Some more attractions are the "Purina Pet Extravaganza" the ever popular display by the Ministry of Natural Resources, the International Casting Com- petition - Casting Clinic, and the Canadian Natimall)ecoy Contest. Special exhibits in - :elude Go North, Dream -Destinations, Leisure Homes, Going Mobile, and Videotronix.. Short term child care is also available on a limited basis, and can bp checked on when you arrive at the show. Hours for the show are: Weekdays 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturdays 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Admission is $5. for adults, $3.50 for Seniors and Children five to 15, with Children under 5 free. Anyone who has been to the show before will be anxious to attend again, and those who haven't are really missing something. Atoms bow out of playoffs '`OP Ave' Localst club boosts youthsl s with volunteer work , By Rod Hilts CLINTON - Last Wednesday night, the Clinton Optimist Club stood behind its motto of helping youths in the community by donating $2,000 to various youth groups. The club donated $1,500 to Clinton Minor Hockey, $250 to the Lady Diana Nursery and $250 to the Clinton Co-op Nursery. Over the last three years, the Clinton Optimist Club has donated approximately $17,000 into the community. According to Optimist Treasurer Steve Tyndall, most of that $17,000 has gone into minor baseball and hockey. Our main objective is to help the youth of the community. We've helped beyond that age as well," Optimist President Jack Armstrong said. The world's first Optimist club was founded in Buffalo, New York in 1919. Five year a later, Canada's first club was started The Clinton Optimist , _second_ and third, place finishers. , Last Wednesday night the Clinton Optimist Club presented $1,500 to the Clinton Minor Hockey Association. Pictured is Minor Hockey President Ross Jewitt accepting the che ue from Optimist Club member Robert (Doc) Miller. (Rod Hilts photo) club has • maintained an average of 35 chartered members. Other past presidents have included: 1981- Robert (Doc) Miller, 1982- Greg Burns and last year Don Bartliff This year, the Optimist Club is beginning phase one of a proposed two-year project to build a softball dianiondlor the youth of the community. The budget. for the project is approximately $5,000. • President Armstrong said that construction is expected to begin sometime in the spring on the proposed diamond, located on Erie St.., adjacent to the Fish and Game club house. He said the diamond would be usable by mid -summer. Although the diamond won't be regulation size, it will eventually include bleachers and fencing. Last weekend, the club offered youths a fun day at the bowling alley. Everybody went away a. winner -as -the -66 -participants- • all -received, wprize of _ b isreceived quickly approaching its fifth anniversat'y OTT- trophies, while others re-CeiTiell—i—jiiiiief- service in the community, was founded on • D efoeemAbt ekirn2s00, n19w79a.s the first president of the snTailekrugh the work of many dedicated volunteers, youth -related projects are '- Although he is not a member to John Clinton club. createdby the club.According • now because of work commitments, he said Verbeek, the Governor of Southwestern that the club has made significant progress Ontario District of Optimist International, 01,14th bowling results Last Saturday, the Clinton Optimist Club held a bowling day for the kids. Sixty-six youths took part. The results were as follows ( top three): Eight years -old and under Boys - Dale Marsh 245, Robert Lostell 220 and Bryan Watson 183. Girls - Kara Hiltz 155, Cherilyn Bylsma 130 and Laura Chamber 121. Age nine and 10 Boys - Steve Lostell 293, Jim Airdrie 233 and Rob Marriage 225. Girls • - Debi Draper 239, Naomi Duddy 215 and ' Lori Powell 207 • During this past week the Clinton Atoms first period Wingham tied the score 1 - 1 with bowed out of the W.O.A.A. Atom "C" corn, Dave McKee scoring. petition with back-to-back losses to. With some excellent goal -tending by Chris. Wingham by scores of 3 .- 1 and 8 - 0..ton's Darren Stevenson, the score stayed ' Wingham will now advance to the next deadlocked until the last few minutes of the round against Seaforth. • • game, when Wingham scored their two final • At Wingham, the Clinton Atoms carie up goals, both by Scott Neill. with a very strong effort but two goals in the Back in Clinton on Saturday for the second last minute and half of the game gave . game, Clinton was no match for the Nor- • Wingham the first win in the best two -out -of- thern crew as Wingham trounced the locals . three series. 8 A. Clinton opened up the scoring in the first period as Darryl . Lavis scored with the Clinton will now play some exhibition . • _.• , . assist going to . Greg Crawford at the 6:40 • games with various opponents during the re - Mark. With".fi -seveh-seconds-left- in-the----niainderof.their_hockey_Season. . ,-.._.,—.....— . -.1 Local urrin du new • • ,• - -.•-•••. , Age 11 and 12 Boys Vince Merch 351, Shane Hollingshead 324 and Stan Aidre 278. Girls - Dawn Powell 356, Nancy Black 279 and Lois Anne Lostell 259. Age 13 and over Boys - Troy Falconer 461, Greg Emmerton 302, Aaron Clogg 294. Girls - Patti Maguire 269, Lynn Feeney 255 and Jody Moffat 248. First, second and third place finishers received trophies. All participants received pop and chips. Those who didn't win trophies were given a junior snack. the popularity of Optimist Clubs is rising since it began. I think it's progressing well It's gone because of their specific involvement with - into working -more with yeilth,'-',Itoesaid: Most new clubs experience growing pains in the beginning stages and the Clinton Optimist Club was no exception. "Being a new club we had to get people to accept us. The first thing we had to do was develop some programs," Joe explained. "I think starting. a new dub was a big thrill," Fund raising dances were the first major projects the Clinton Optimists undertook. Before long the ice was broken and the club was starting to thrive. Over the past four and a half years, the • Tractor puller competing in U.S. LUCKNOW - Art Helm of Lucknow has been invited to participated in the 1984 National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, Kentucky. The Feb. show will host the championship tractor pull, one of the premier events of its kind in the United States. Participants . in this prestigious • pull areselected : in- dividually, based on each driver's out- standing performance during the previous A seaforth rink skipped by Bill Campbell with Doug Rowcliffe Vice, Don Tremeer se- cond and Neil Dolmage lead played in the second round of the Intermediate O.C.A. District 13A -13B playdown held in Listowel Feb. 26. They lost out to Owen Sound and Harriston in that order and were put out of further competition. • Belmore held a Ladies' Spiel Feb. 22. Sheila Richardson skipped a rink with •Loretto Dolmage vice, Barb Jarrott second and a lady from Belmore filling in as lead. A good fun day. • • Exeter hosted a Ladies'. Spiel Feb. 22. Ir- ma Pryce skipped with one team with Marie McGavin vice, Joan Beuerman second and Mary Ann McNichol leading in the. first draw. In the second draw Terry Ward skip - ed her •her team with Sheila Richardson vice, Liz Ward second and a Monkton „lady leading. No prizes were won. .Seaforth hosted a mixed spiel Saturday Feb: 25 with Bill Fleming as a sponsor of the event. The ice for this event was in good shape. The first draw winners were: First - B.B. Fotheringharn's rink of Marie F other- ingham vice, John Bennett second and Della Bennett lead. Second by Dave Campbell's • Seaforth rink, third Bob Packham's Mit- • chell rink and Gerry McNichol of Seaforth won the Consolation Prize. • The second draw was won by Bill Camp- bell's Seaforth rink with Flo Smith vice, Don Tremeer second and Audrey Beuerman.' lead. Second went to Clarence Denomme's rink of Seaforth, third to Bob Campbell's • rink from Seaforthand the Consolation to' Keith Siemon's rink from Seaforth. year. Art Helm has been invited to compete in the 9,000 pound modified tractor class at the • pull. The entry in the • class is an acknowledgement of the exceptional pulls he has achieved throughout the year. No matter how Helm finishes in the • Louisville contest, he will be considered one of the finest pullers in the country. INSULATION - -youth of the-cominunity.---=-,- "There's no question that for the last three or four years, Optimist Clubs have been the biggest growing service club in the world," Mr. Verbeek said. 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