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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1985-06-12, Page 6PA=6 TWRICH'SXCirl?TAIrSTAR, wzi?NESP Y, JUNE 12,1985 Give your home or office a brighter look this summer with.. a irsckor Roda Vertical and mini blinds. Available in a wide array of decorator colours. 15% Off ALL ORDERS during the months of July & August Come in and see... Our New Arrivals of in -stock designer wallpaper. Choose from our large selection of patterns and colours at reduced prices. ALL CUSTOM 20% Off SELECTONE INTERIOR LATEX PAINT AVAILABLE !?e n usseau fag 74 HAMILTON ST., GODERICH 524®2448 NEW SUMMER HOURS from June 26th until September 14th Monday to Foiday ... 10:00 to 5:30 Saturday ... 10:00 to 3:00 CLOSED WEDNES Bali players losing sight of fun Dear Editor, Well, summer is upon us and once again ball players of every shape and size are flooding the parks. From the very aggresive fastball leagues to the recreational slow pitch teams and even the very young T -ball players there is a very healthy competitive attitude. Competition is great. Not only does it prompt young people to strive to be the best that they can be (and that doesn't stop in sports) but it also teaches them discipline and good sportsmanship. Or, at least, it should. The problem arises when coaches, players, and umpires lose sight of the ultimate goal...TO HAVE FUN. I've been a great fan of the Men's Fastball League in town for several years. I've played everything from two -pitch to senior 'B' fastball for a total of 15 years and I was a softball Canada Umpire for five years. And now, a game I've always loved is leaving a bad taste in my mouth. The players and coaches have forgotten the meaning of good sportsmanship and the fans no longer come out to cheer on their favorite teams, but instead to harass the competition, and the umpires...well, we'll get to them later. I think the coaches and players of every team in town should sit down and really think about the whole ida of the game. Sure everyone wants to win,but try to remember that this is still a leisure activity and it should he fun. Softball is, for the most part, a non contact sport. I would hope that any 'collisions' at " home plate or any other base is the result of aggressive playing and not the intent to inj ure. LETTERS Fighting is a total lack of control and self- discipline. Your opponents are usually friends, neighbors, people you've known for years. What ever happened to "it isn't whether you win or lose, but how you play. the game"? There's a fine line between being a good aggressive player and being a dirty player. And I think several of the participants of the game have crossed the line. The umpires are the people with the thankless job of keeping order. When is the last time any of you went out to watch a ball game and couldn't remember who had umpired it, when it was over? More often than not it seems we can recall the "grand standing" of an insecure official better than the unbelievable triple play or the fantastic catch executed by the players. And there's -rarely a week goes by that someone doesn't get thrown out of the game! Granted there are times when players or coaches should be told to go home, but there are more cases where it is totally unwarranted. Fred Pierry, a retired Umpire in Chief of Canada once told me you should try to never throw anyone out of a game. If you're doing your job properly, you'll keep everything under control and the players won't giveyou any, reason to toss them. He went on to further simplify things for me by saying, "When these young guys come out here to play ball it's usually a night out for the entire family. His wife packs up the kids and comes along to cheer on "Dad". Come join in the celebration! ANSTETT EWEEEERS June 1985 marks the 35th Anniversary of Anstett Jewellers. 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MARYS If you throw him out of the game, you've ruined their whole evening...they've got nothing to do and they have to -.go home." Very basic, but straight to the point. When an umpire make a decision he has to stick by it. There will always be someone who disagrees with his call, and when an umpire reacts to "open your eyes!", with "You're out of the game!" it's an open admission that he made the wrong call and doesn't like anyone questioning him. If you don't like to have people yelling at you, you're in the wrong profession. The Goderich Umpires Association, on the whole is or has been one of the best I've seen. However, I have to question their integrity when they send new umpires out, with no or little actual experience, to do games at the same $13 per game rate as the seasoned veterans. It's great to see some new people, especially the younger ones, trying their hand at umpiring and I take my hat off to them. But wouldn't it make it a lot easier on the umpires anct the teams' concerned if the "rookies" were always scheduled, to work with an experienced umpire at possibly $6 or $7 a game? . I, for one, would make a greater effort to control my temper and give the new umpire "a break" if he were to make a questionable call. If the teams are expected to pay $26 a game for umpires, they deserve the best qualified people available, regardless of the calibre of their league. I didn't want this to sound like a lecture, for I'm just as guilty as everyone else when it comes to getting carried away in the heat of the game. I was just hoping that this letter would prompt a few people to take a good look at themselves, their teams and' their attitudes toward the game. Let's all try to remember that it is a "game" and we do it because it'S fun. After all, the warm weather's here, LET'S PLAY BALL!! Sincerely, Diane Mitchelmore Ashfield raises over $2000 Dear editor: The Canadian Cancer Society Canvass for funds has been completed in Ashfield Township with a total of $2182.20. Team captains were: Ken Scott, Rita Tigert, Eileen Wilson and Rita Howard. Canvassing were: Helen !Nicholson, San- dra D'Aoust, Kathy Olson, Marie Park, Wayne Snider, Karen Roberts, Michelle Brindley, Yvonne Dougherty, Bessie Bellanger, Denise Dalton, Darlene Bower, Ron Hodges, Rita Tigert, Marie Miltenburg, Jackie Van Osch, Jennifer Miltenburg;..Iit- tie Anderson, Emily Drennan, Isabel Hunter, Peter VanDyke, Cyril Austin, Finlay MacDonald, Yvonne Sinnet, Eileen Wilson and Elaine Collins. Mr. Mel Farnsworth of the Goderich Unit extends his appreciation and thanks to all the canvassers, team captains and donors for the fine response in Ashfield Township. • Rita Howard RR 7 Lucknow, Ontario. Bowling helps fund summer camp Dear editor, I would like to take this opportunity to ex- press the North Huron Big Brothers' sincere gratitude for all those who took part in our first Bowl -for -Millions. This fund raising campaign was a great success. Special thanks is directed towards the merchants who donated prizes, the bowlers themselves, and those who sponsored. The funds raised will be used to keep alive both the local and national organization as well as to sponsor a summer camp for Big Brothers and Little Brothers. Once again, we say thanks. John Meyers Social Director for North Huron Big Brothers HAPPY 60TH ANNIVERSARY Frank and M . Glenn Their family wish to invite relatives, friends and neighbours in celebration of this joyous occasion_ SAT., JUNE 22, 1985 OPEN HOUSE 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. At the home of GERRIE GLENN, DUNGANNON "Best Wishes Only" „THE BAHA'I FAITH TEACHES Work is worship...Everyone should strive to earn the means of livelihood, to occupy themselves with that which will profit Themselves and others. Work, practice economy. trust God and you will be able to redeem your debts. "1t Is incumbent on every one of you to engage in some one occupation, such as arts, trades, and the like. We have made this - your occupation - identical with the worship of God." Baha'u'Ilah. For more information write: P.O, Box 212, Goderich, or phone 524-633S i1