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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1984-03-28, Page 14SPRAYER OWNERS virr MARDI SPRAYER CL11IUC Wednesday, April 4 - -8:00 p.m. at H. Lobb 8 Sons • Learn all about the latest in spraying and chemical advances from Hard, Inc. and- your local chemical representatives We will also be showing new KONGSKILDE CULTIVATORS AND TILLAGE EQUIPMENT - PLAN TO ATTEND THIS INFORMATIVE CLINIC imemumommusimmommummommeml Hi ' � r 4820340q AND SANS LTt�. sayfisld Riad CLIMT�M !10�-3A01 11 WWI% BA ) � ,190 eport on Sports By Rod 'lilts "Put up or shut up" A "statement made by a New Democratic Party MPP concerning the banning of body contact for boys under 16 in Ontario amateur hockey is a rather drastic measure in curbing "violence" in hockey. On March 26, Elie Martel, the member for Sudbury East said a study found hockey causes more injuries to children than any other activity. He demanded an end to "mayhem and goon tactics that plague amateur hockey." Martel's stand against violence in hockey went publicafter he saw two -14 or 15 -year- old -boys carried-from••a •midget -tournament iuS.udbury ort•retehers. His argument was backed using a study of four hospitals done by the federal Department of Consumer and Corporate Affairs, which found that more accidents to children involve hockey than any other activity or product. The study revealed that 28 per cent of hockey accidents involve head injuries. The study found -15 skull- fractures. In an interview with the News -Record, Vern McCallum, the Secretary of the Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) said he doesn't know where Martel is getting his facts. "His statistics are out of proportion. Take into account the percentage of those injured to the number of games played. All he's (Martel) looking for is free publicity. He's trying to take away from Canada's national game," McCallum said. McCallum said in a period of 14 months, the OMHA process 100,010 game reports and the indication is that violence in hockey is on the decline. "This year the match penalties are way down. I don't see nearly as much violence." he Improved coaching clinics are one of-the- prime ftheprime reasons that violence in hockey has declined. McCallum said that coaches are more knowledgeble because of the clinics. Wants government legislation In his address to the legislature, Martel said the government must act if hockey associations don't make changes, such as banning body contact in all categories up to and including the midget hockey level. "He should put his money where his -rnouth is;" McCallum said of Mr.. Martel's plan to have the governinent-intervene into minor hockey. There. are a lot of volunteers out there helping Canada's national sport." McCallum said the Sudbury area, where MPP Martel witnessed the midget hockey incident occured, is under the jurisdiction of the Northern Ontario Hockey Association (NOHA), which spans from North Bay to Sault St. Marie. He said the OMHA has taken several steps to curb violence in hockey - all which he said have been effective. McCallum explained the OMHA has implemented a n� -body contact rule to peewee aged players and down. Other crack downs . an .. violenee inclllde_._. it ..Bme. misconduct and a-•ga-*ne suspension for .any . player who receives a major penalty in the third period. Martel said that age 17 would he the right time to introduce body contact in hockey. McCallumdisagreed with that saying, "It could be very damaging and could cause more injuries," if body contact was suddenly introduced -at that--age.-He-said that if a plaYer goes on to play junior hockey they may not be able to adapt to body contact. "I don't think the answer is to eliminate body contact," McCallum said of Martel's proposal. I agree with McCallum on this issue. Violence in hockey is not nearly as vivid as it used to be. The days of the Broad Street Bullies are long behind the game of hockey. Eliminating body contact, is in effect, taking an important part of the game away. Body contact, when clean, adds a facet to the game. It separates skaters from hockey players. MPP Martel's comments are out of line, perhaps 10 years behind the time. Unless he is prepared to open up his wallet and pay the price to have filegovernment' atWenitirto control the minor hockey associations, he'd better clam up. The motto "put up or shut up" certainly applies in this issue. OBA-WOAA Umpire Clinic Robert "Doc" Miller would like to remind everyone that the OBA-WOAA Baseball Clinic will be held April 1 at the Clinton arena. The clinic will run from 1-5 p.m. Anybody interested in umpiring this season should attend. The cost is $15, a rule book is . included. Insurance and crests are extra. For further information contact Doc at 482- 7397. Arena manager will make dectston concerning food CLINTON - The Clinton Recreation Committee passed a motion at their March 8 stating that the arena manager will make all decisions relating to food sales in the arena. The controversy surrounding the food sales issue stems back to Oct. 13, 1982, when the committee passed a motion prohibiting food being sold at the arena other than by the arena canteen. That motion was introduced after Arena Manager Clarence Neilans was asked to close the arena booth so that the Clinton Figure Skating Club could sell hot dogs in the upstairs auditorium during a skating carnival. The Recreation Committee turned down the Figure Skating Club's request. On Jan. 12, the Recreation Committee rescinded the motion prohibiting the sales, but not after it stopped the Optimist Club and the Junior C's from holding their annual breakfasts at their hockey,tournaments. The recommendation to have Arena Manager Neilans make the decisions relating to food sales came from the arena committee. "That's fine for now," Arena Committee Chairman Bill Craig said of the motion, "and if there's something wrong, Clarence can bring it to the Recreation Committee. I - Clinton's Peewee Punkers hammered the Blyth,. Peewees 7-1 last Thursday night to capture -the -Huron Hauseleague Division Choomgonshipe Jason Miscalled the Punkers' attack by firing two goals. Coach Doug Macaulay was pleased with the win and said, "They were a great bunch of kids to work with." (Rod Hilts photo) Armbro Arctic wins By Lois Gibbings Armbro Arctic, owned by Stewart McCall of Seaforth, defeated Robert Hamather's Willow Wiper in winning a $14,000 pace at Mohawk Raceway on Saturday, March 24. Time for the mile was an excellent 1:58.2 clocking, his fastest in 1984. Armbro Arctic has had four wins, one se- cond and three -thirds from nine starts this year, -good for earnings of $42,780 to date. Another pacer ownetiby-Stewart M Call Fergus Hanover, finished third in a 2:00.4 mile at Mohawk Raceway on March 20. Alissas Lad, owned by Bill Campbell of Seaforth, won his fifth of the year from seven starts, trotting home first in 2:07.2 at Flamboro Downs on March 21. This gives the five-year-old Camper gelding $5,011 in earnings already in 1984. Another popular trotter from our area, G.F. Dillon, died on March 19, following a brief illness. Trained by Walter Oster at Clinton for partners Vic Hargreaves of Brucefield and Barry Miller of Kirkton the ":note -year-old gelding by Ever Ready - Miss Bar Key by Darneau started out the 1984 season with Mit-wins, two seconds•,and olie4iiird from eight starts, good for $5,911. Lifetime his earnings totalled $28,395 and he had a 2:05.3 trotting record. At Western Fair Raceway in London on March 19, Lissas Girl, owned by Ron and Bob Daer of Goderich was fourth for driver Randy McLean in a 2:06.3 mile. Randy also finished fourth on March 21 with Honey Bee Tide for Kevin Campbell of Goderich. Ross Battin was third with Miss Janes Rip for Harry Kerr of Goderich, fourth driving Fly Fly Henrietta for James, O'Neill of Goderich and fifth with Sunrise Bingo for Douglas Kerr of Dungannon at London on Wednesday night. Ray McLean drove Reba Lee to a third place finish for owner Donald Carter of Blyth at London on Friday night. Randy Henry finished fourth in a 2:05.2 mile with Rustic Helene for Charles and Clara Brindley of Goderich. At the same track on Saturday afternoon, Verdun Vanstone of Benmiller was second with Linlor Lebelle for Holmesville Valley Farms of Clinton and fifth with Linlor Lois, co -owned by Verdun and Lois Vanstone. Clip and Saw CIINTONARENA ROUER s*AnNC Schedule: *dna* ENrning 7::00ta10:00p.m. Friday Evenings 7:00 Ib 10:0O p.m. Sunday Afternoons 1:0010 4:00 p.r".. u - Rental Reis SV Children Po FA/minim Rectal Shales* - Addis 100 Admission 75# Rental swn: FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 1984 "FREE ROLLERSXAIMO" emphasis of Me Clinton Reciealien Committee "SEE YOU THERE" VA1d9,STRA .RE.CREATIO.N CENTRE_ SPRING PROGRAM '84 STARTS: APRIL 9, 1984 to JUNE 16, 1984 PHONE: 482-3544 to REGISTER NOW!! 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Jazz & Dance movement included. Wednesday 8:30 - 9:30 p.m. Thursday 8:30 - 9:30 p.m. NEW! PRE - POST NATAL FITNESS $21.00/10 ,weeks Offen benefits of emotional support, new friendships, specific exorcisesc education and comfort..- _ __ Monday . 10:00 -11:00 a.m. ESSO SWIM CANADA 126.00/10 weeks Competitive swimming: Starts, turns, strokes. Get ready for summer meets. Monday 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. ADULT CO-ED LESSONS $21.00/10 weeks Non -Swimmer Beginner 1 Beginner 2 Tuesd(ry Wednesday,/ Tuesday Wednesday Tuesday 7:66 - 7:30 p.m. 7:31 - 8:80 p.m. 7:31-8:00 p.m. 8:00-0:30p.m. 8:00 - 8:30 p.m. SYNCHRONIZED SWIM $26.00/10 weeks Learn the art of water ballet. Thursday 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. ARTHRITIC CLASS 121.00/10 weeks Water exercise Monday BACK CARE PROGRAM 121.00/10 weeks Floor exercises Wednesday 11:00- 11:30 a.m. 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. ecreation to improve RLSS & RED CROSS INSTRUCTORS May 18, 19, 20/ June 1.2.3 Application deadline April 30/ 84. CaII to register. GENERAL ADMISSIONS POOL Child: .60 Student: 1.25 Adult: 2.00 includes Sauna Family: 4.00 (sauna extra) SAUNA: $1.00 _.... .FITNESS ROOM: $1.50 By Rod Hilts CLINTON - On March 8, the Clinton Recreation Committee approved recommendations made for improvements at the Community Centre, totalling an estimated $2,155. The recommendations made by the Arena Committee are to be included in the town's 1984 recreation budget. Half of the estimated cost will go toward structural repairs. According to Arena Committee Chairman Bill Craig some of the repairs are a follow-up on a structural report done by B.M. Ross and Associates Ltd. on Sept. 29, 1982. The recommendations that were adopted by the Recreation Committee included repairs to the tractor and compressor room roofs. The repair will cost an estimated $250. Mr. Craig said the tractor room roof is now temporarily covered with a sheet of plywood and is leaking. He said repair is being made to the compressor room roof because of an ice build up. The roof will be repaired with flashing to keep it firm and stop the leaking. A few shingles-willl be added to the main roof of the community centre at a cost of approximately $25. Sports fans will be interested to know the Recreation Committee plans to purchase six new stools to replace the ones that were deteriorating. The stools will cost approximately $180. The windows situated behind the spectators' seats at the arena will be repaired at a cost of $100. Mr. Craig said that what started out as a major problem with the windows has been resolved to a small problem. He said the plastic window panels have let ' gq. and. the present aluminium strips which,hoid them in place will have to bet replacedlithpdar divider strips. He added the Recreation Committee will save about $B00• on the job and will have the aid of some students at CHSS, who will help with the cedar stook. The front door of the community centre will be replaced because the present one has had the stile smashed in. The door will cost. approximately $p0. The food booth will be painted at a cost of $400. A quantity of rubber matting to protect both skates and the floor will be purchased. No cost estimateis available. Mr. Craig explained t`iat. ,the committee intends .to systematisaHysfQ little hit each year. He said this will allow the Recreation Committee to spread out the expense. Mr. Craig said that a partition in the men's washroom is needed. The present one is rusted out. Mr. Craig added that most of the work at the community centre will be done by the .arena staff. Sharpener working well The skate sharpener at the arena has been revamped and according to the Arena Committee is working well. A new exhaust system has been added to gather grid from the skates. Mr. Craig said they will modify the hood behind the sharpening stone to get a more efficient suction. Ice going out On March 31, the shutdown procedure at the Clinton arena will begin. { SWIM TIMES Adults: Open: Mon. - Fri. 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