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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1984-07-25, Page 17MLN* 1904 Why not rough it? 4,1 Fresh air, tranquility, and the taste of a burger, broiled over an open fire. These are some of the experiences every camper envi- sions when they are packing up the car for a camping trip. Last Weekend, I experienced some of these dreams and then some. In last week's News -Record, columnist Keith Roulston gave his humorous views of the commercialized camping crowd. 'This week, I had a similar experience while out on a camping expedition. Myself and a journalistic colleague decid- ed to venture into the wilds of the Bruce Peninsula on a camping excursion. The weather was perfect, the time seemed right. Things started off on the wrong foot. I had asked my friend to meet me at 10:30 a.m. in Clinton for a fast departure to the north. Somewhere between 8 and 10:30 a.m. my fist slammed the clock radio off its stand, leaving it unfunctional. I slept until 11:30 a.m. Already I was an hour behind schedule and I hadn't even contemplated packing the car. Actually, I didn't think that packing the car would be such a hardship. Surprise, it turned out to be a monumental task! My supplies weren't the problem. I prefer to travel light - where ever I go. I had a duffle bag full of clothes and vital supplies. The tent and hibachi were to be picked up at my parents' house in suburban Hepworth. My friend's supplies caused me and my car some concern. She had enough of them for a six-month safari in the jungles of Africa. She definitely had a different approach to the trip. She came armed with a large suit- case, pots and pans of every description, lounge chairs, a hair dryer, a small Coca- Cola cooler, and scads of "vital" make-up and lipstick. The name urban camper suited her perfectly. Ironically, she forgot one of the most vital camping aids - a sleeping bag. My biggest concern when I left on this ex- pedition was whether or not my trusty old '70 Valiant would make the trip. I'm sure the old girl wasn't too pleased with the load of cargo she was about to haul. After a two-hour tour north, we landed at the campsite we would call home for the next three days. At 4 p.m. on Friday afternoon, the camp had all the ingredients that I had hoped for - peacefulness, a picturesque setting, and seclusion. It was shortlived. At 6 p.m. the camp turned into a zoo. Ur- banites swarmed the camp like vultures on a rotting groundhog. Soon the scene was • cramped. Children ran through the camp like possessed demons. The sounds of dogs Elyiptod Hilts 4 Parking at full volume (while they were tied to trees) broke sound barriers. The trail: quility was gone and my patience wasn't far behind. There was some hurnor to the urbanites' camping style. I like to think that pitching a tent is one form of roughing it, but watching these urbanites pull into camp with their mile -long trailers made me laugh. Their television sets, their microwave ovens and their perception of "the wilderness" was comical. These people were not roughing it at all. In fact, the sight of a mosquito sent them scurrying into their lengthy, luxurious getaways. It appeared that most of them had a tunnel running directly from their camper to a gazebo containing their picnic table. This set-up eliminated any possibility of them coming into contact with wild animals and insects! Soon I put two and two together and realiz- ed that some of my camping cohort's newly found urban living habits may have had some influence on her camping style. Perhaps this is why she came with such a load of frivolous supplies? She lounged on her lawn chair, brushed her hair and admired her pots and pans col- lection. Her hair dryer sat in her suitcase unusable. I was content to sit on the stone - hard picnic table (piles! ), let my personal hygiene go out the window (it kept the mos- quitos away!) and roughed it. Roughing it was fun. I encountered only one major problem While on the camping trip. On the first night, it took me three hours to get the hibachi up to a proper cook- ing temperature. ( You can't start a fire without the fire starter). It was worth the wait. I prefer the outdoor taste of foodcook- ed on a hibachi as oppossed to the urbanites' more convenient microwaving practices. I recommend camping to everyone. In the proper location, it offers an escape from the pressures of life. If at all possible, rough it. That's the whole idea behind camping. Colts split games Unfortunately, an indepth Colts report was not available this week. Last Wednes- day, Clinton , beat Exeter 5-2. On Friday, Strathroy came to town and pulled an upset,. edging the Colts 6-5. This Wednesday, Clinton travels to Lon- don for a 7:45 p.m. game. On Thursday, they travel to Kincardine for a 8 p.m. game. On Sunday, the ,Colts will wind up their regular season with a four -point game in Exeter against the Juniors. Game time is slated for 5 p.m. . RoyasLady wins race By Lois Gibbings Royas Lady, a seven-year old Scram mare, owned by Mabel Irving of Niagara Falls, won the $1,200 Clinton Merchants Pace on Sunday, July 22 at Clinton Raceway with Don MacDonald Jr. driving. • Royas Lady has lifetime earnings totall- ing $41,373 and a 1.59.2 record. Terry \ Fritz took second with Sunny Cedarwood for the Forbes Cattle Co. Ltd. of Walkerton, while Bill Budd finished third with Hidden Star for owner Lloyd Moore of Pickering. Clinton merchants contributing to this race were Clinton Gas Bar, KC Cooke Florist Ltd., Photo Pro, Clinton Electric Shen. Clinton Taxi, Ball & Macaulay Ltd., Jerry McLean & Son, Campbells Mens Wear, Aiken Bros., Levis Contracting Co. Ltd., Harold Workman Real Estate Ltd., Ball & Mutch Ltd., Clinton News -Record, Paul Kerrigan Fuels, Fairholme Dairy Ltd., Gary MacKay Contracting, Becker Milk (Don & Mary Swan), Clinton Pro Hardware, Lakeland Sand & Stone Ltd., Hy Test , Redimix Ltd., Blakes Welding & .Machine, Wise Energy Center, Beattie. Furniture Ltd., Martin Steel & Used Building Materials, Norhdlme Decorating Center, Royal Maintenance, G.K. Realty Inc. and Groves TV. JohreMqir of Seaforth drove three winners in a row beginning with Red Oak Express in the fifth for owner -trainer Gerald Schenk of Crediton. The five-year-old pacer by Talent Lobell- Ixonia Bell by Meadow Gene,' took a new 2.03.4 record in recording his fifth win from 11 starts this year, before being claimed for •$4,000 by Gerald Wurm of Exeter. John also won the sixth with Valleycreek Tramp in 2.05.2 after leaving from the out- side seventh post position. This was the second win in a row at Clin- ton and the fourth from five starts in 1984 for the five-year-old Super Wave pacer trained by Walter Oster for John Watson of Blyth. Highland Ovation accounted for John Muir's third win after proving once again • that No. 7 isn't too rough. Gerald Schenk also owns this four-year-ld Flarewave pacer, that was timed in 2.07 for his first win this year. Armbro Bryan, owned by Rene Dupuis of Seaforth, was second to Red Oak Express with Ross Battin on the bike. Dennis Jewitt of Clinton drove Kawartha Trump, a two-year-old Hustling Time colt owned by the Wayne Hornee'Stables of St. Marys, to a new 2.04.4 record in the first. Ron Williamson was second with D La Hope for owner -trainer Bruce Lamont of Seaforth. Grant Volland won the third in 2.08.1 with Johnny's Starlite for John Heaman of Ailsa Craig. , Randy Henry gave trotter Briscos Oakie, owned by George Smith of Parkhill, his se-. cond win this year, timed in 2.09.1. Bill Budd had the fastest mile of the day with the six-year-old free -legged Windshield Wiper pacer Valleys Wind in 2.03.3 in the eighth for owner Lloyd Moore of Pickering. • This brought the five -race winning streak of Stan The Hood to an end as he was nipped at „the wire after leading all the way with • err Fred Sadler up. Fred returned to win the tenth in 2.09 with Dell Ridge Dusty for Alvin Johnston of Granton. J Ds David, owned by Stewart McCall of Seaforth was second in a .1.59.3 mile at Greenwood Raceway on July 16. Joe McDaid finished second with Buddy Scrarii for John McDaid of .Goderich at Woodstock Raceway on July 17. Randy McLean was second in a 2.03.3 mile at Flamboro Downs on July 18 with Jon- quette for Larry Daw ef Clinton and Claude Daw of Mississauga. D J Dariel, co -owned by Dave Morrissey of Ailsa Craig and Vic Hargreaves of Brucefield and Barry Miller of Kirkton, finished third in the tenth the same night. K C Glider, owned by Kevin Carter of Blyth, was second in a 1.59.3 mile with Dave Wall driving at Greenwood Raceway on Ju- ly 21. B Js Nyota, owned by George Telford of Bayfield, was a winner in 2.06.2 at Dresden Raceway on Sunday afternoon. Merrywood Liz, owned by Bill Bennett of Seaforth, won her third of the year from nine starts, pacing in 2.05.3 at Goderich Raceway on Thursday, July 19. The eight-year-old mare, by Merrywood Rick - Merrywood Lady by Direct Noble, is trained by Karen Bennett and was driven to her fastest mile of the year by Ross Battin. Fred Sadler of Parkhill, was second with Dwye, while Randy McLean took third driv- ing Violas Woe for Ben Feagan of Goderich. Clarence Young won with his Windscreen in 2.07.2 in the first, while Randy McLean was second with Bye Bye Tide for Donald Campbell of Goderich. Ray Mathers finished third with Kim Mathers for the Broken M Stables of Goderich. John Muir won the third with Mikes Dodger for Franc Stroop of Ethel in 2.09.1. , Noble Amy won her fourth in a row for owner Koop De Groot of Goderich with Fred Sadler on the bike in the 2.09.3 mile. Randy McLean drove Becky Hi to a se-, cond,place finish for Joe Lane of Seaforth, while Ross Battin took third with Billy Skip- per for Bert McBride of Goderich. John Muir was also third with Highland Ovation for Gerald Schenk of Crediton in a 2.05.3 mile in the fifth. Fred Sadler won the sixth with Chancey Dodger for Dave Morrissey of Ailsa Craig, while John Muir finished third with Bennett Landing for George Feagan of Goderich. An unfortunate accident occurred follow- ing this race when Fred Sadler's son, Alan, was injured while warming up Garmor Natalie for the feature race, after his bike collided with another. He was taken to Goderich' hospital first and later transferred to Victoria Hospital in London. John Muir won his second of the night with RJ Misty in 2.08 for owner Murray Dalton of Seaforth, while Ro s Battin finLhed second with ountella fo Dale Kennedy and Gor- don Di of Se rth. Ran an had to settle for third with •Turn to wage 17 On July 16, the contributing organizations donating toward the building of the wading pool at the Clinton Community Park decided to try it out for themselves. Len Fawcett (left), the chairman of the Bingo Committee and Murray East, the president of the Clinton Lions Club were pictured cooling off their tootsies while Recreation Director Kevin Duguay and Pool Supervisor Susan McKay were on hand ready for a possible rescue attempt. The Bingo Committee donated $3,000 toward the project, while the Lions Club donated the remaining $4,300. ( Rod Hilts photo) Clinton to hold first ever Spor•ts Day This Saturday is being billed as Clinton's first annual Sports Day with a number of sporting events taking place within the town. • There will be a Men's Ball Hockey Tournament at the Community Centre, a swim meet at the pool, an Atom Soccer Tournament at the Community Park and Fleming's Soccer Field, a series of exhibition games involving Clinton's minor ball teams, and a big barbecue to raise money for minor baseball. The Men's Ball Hockey Tournament will start at 9 a.m. and run until 10 p.m. with 12 teams competing. Five teams from Clinton will be competing against teams from Bayfield, Seaforth, Exeter, and Kincardine. It will be a double -knockout tourney and medals will be awarded to the top three teams. Clinton merchants have donated Swim team wins CLINTON - The Clinton H20 Ratz swim team is making a real splash in the 1984 season following their second consecutive swim meet victory last weekend in Exeter. This weekend, the Ratz hope to make it three in a row as they host a five -team meet. The 60 -member Clinton team has been practising for three hours a week this summer in an attempt to capture their trophies for the most valuable player, "highest scorer and the best goaltender. There is no admission fee to see these games and the players would appreciate some fan support. On Saturday-, the Clinton H20 Ratz will shooting for their third consecutive swimming meet victory as they host a five team competition.' The meet gets underway at 8:30 a.m. and runs until 1 p.m. Vanastra, St. Marys, Exeter and Goderich will be competing against a super -strong Clinton team. A special attraction at the swim meet will pop and dog sale which Will raise • money for team shirts for the Ratz and will help finance the team's trip to Sportsfest in Kincardine. An Atom Soccer Tournament will be going on all day and will involve teams from Clinton, St. Columban, Goderich and second consecut Kincardine. A number of Clinton's minor ball teams will be competing in a series of exhibition games against several out of town teams. At 11 a.m., the Clinton Mites take to. the big diamond- to tackle a team from Belgrave. At 2 p.m. on the softball diamond, the Clinton Tyke boys take 'on Walkerton. At 4 p.m. the Squirt Girls have a game against a unknown opponent. At 7 u.m. the Clinton Midgets play Wingham on the hardball diamond. Also at 7 p.m. the Clinton Bantam Girls play Blyth on the softball diamond. The ClintoreFIeining-Colti baseball team will be holding a Chicken Barbecue under the grandstand to raise funds for minor ball. Tickets are available at $5 per person. • Come out and I support Clinton's sports teams this Saturday. It should be an excellent day for sports. ive meet second consecutive Inter County Swim Association ( ICSA ) title. On July 21, Clinton beat out host Exeter 466 points to 384. Vanastra placed third with 195 points. Kirkton had 185, while Huron Park was last with 83, On July 14 in Goderich, the H20 Ratz • literally swam away with the competition as they compiled 509 points. Their closest rival was Kirkton with 218. Host Goderich only managed 188 points. On Saturday, July 28, Clinton is the' site of a five team swimming competition. The teams include Clinton, Vanastra, St. Marys, Exeter and Goderich. On August 11, Clinton hosts the finals as Vanastra, Huron Park, Kirkton, Exeter, Goderich, St. Marys, Seaforth and Mitchell will take part. CLINTON - This Sunday, Clinton and area race fans will see lots of thrilling action as some of Ontario's top harness race drivers come to town to competevith the best of the local drivers in the second 'annual "Driver's Contest", with the winner going to Las Vegas on an all -expense -paid trip for two, courtesy of the Clinton Raceway. Ontario's best-known driver, Ron Waples, will go against such seasoned veterans as Terry Kerr, Ken Hardy, Tom Strauss, Bill Lambertus, Jerry puford, Dave Wall and Pat Crewe, as well as local reinsmen Fred Sadler and Ross Battin for the coveted prize. Points will be awarded to each driver for their placings in each of the first eight races on Sunday's card, with the winner determin- ed by the highest score. There will be eleven races run Sunday afternoon, including three Triactors, the bettors' favorite. Fans will also get a chance at some of the best beef ever to be barbecued in Huron as Seaforth's , master chef Ron Williamson turns his talents to the juicy roasts being prepared for Sunday's annual Raceway Beef Barbecue, cooked right at the track and served up after the races in the Clinton Arena. This year for the first time, proceeds from the races and from the barbecue will go to the Clinton Public Hospital, in what the Raceway Committee hopes will become an annual event. ."I'm delighted," said Hospital Board of Governors' spokesman Bob Campbell. "What better way could there to be to show community co-operatipn than with this gesture from the Raceway Committee?" Members of the Clinton Public Hospital Board will sell tickets and serve at the barbecue, led by hospital administrator Dan Steyn and his wife Karen. Advance tickets are on sale at the race of- fice and at Fleming's Feed Mill in Clinton, at $6 for adults and $3 for children. "But don't wait too long," Campbell warns. "This is one event that will be sold out in record time." Mites drop a close one BLUEVALE - Last Thursday night, the Clinton Mites softball team ran into some strong Bluevale pitching, despite playing their best game of the season in dropping an' 8-6 decision. The seven -inning contest was well played by both sides and was completed in an hour. Bluevale out hit Clinton 7-6 with a grand ineiel, slam hoirun the third inning proving to be the killer blow. The Bluevale hurler was hot as he fanned every batter in the Clinton line-up at least once and struck -out 17 on the night. Scott Wright also pitched a fine 'game for Clinton. David Narhgang led the locals with two hits, while Mery Gass, Kevin Meade, Ryan. Crawfordsingiesand Michael Narhgang collected After several game cancellations during the past two weeks, the Mites have a heavy schedule this week. On, Wednesday they host Wingham and on Thursday night Walton .comes to town. Both games begin at 7 p.m. at the public school diamond. In conjunction with Clinton Sports Day this Saturday, the Mites will play Belgrave at 11 a.m. at the Community Park. 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