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Home My WebLink AboutThe Wingham Advance Times, 1995-06-14, Page 7ti r -q �7 T'.•.x ron +rs�m.i�M1s'£'�'R.-,yvz.>`r�•W1Ft?•�S;.T�j^`1�1.'t' ',.:erl{ Bowl for Millions draw winners.. -The draw prize winners from the North Huron Big Brothers Bowl for Millions recently collected their prizes. Three of the four prize winners were from Wingham. Big Brothers executive director Anita Taylor (lett) and Big Brothers treasurer James Brennan (right) presented Kathie Johnston with a barbecue, donated by Huron Propane; Dennis Knox with Wescast Industries Inc. coat and sweatshirt, donated by Wescast Industries; and Vickie Skinner with a Super Nintendo. Cody Symes of Clinton won a CD player. Rollerblade challenge raises over $7,000 The fourth annual Bill Georgas Rollerblade Challenge, held June 4 in downtown Owen Sound, raised $7,045 in support of physi- cally and developmentally dis- abled people at Participation Lodge and Community Services. First place pledge achiever was Bill Georgas of Owen Sound. Sec- ond place pledge achiever was Colleen McWhinney of Owen Sound. Third place pledge achiev- er was Jaclyn Marron of Toronto. The two youngest participants were five -year-olds Allison McLaren and Jessica Streun, both of Owen Sound. The participants coming the greatest distance were the Marron/ Hall family' from Toronto. Just prior to the event was a fun-filledentertaining server tray relay. demonstrated by the Owen Sound restaurants of Brothers and 24th Street Restaurant. • Eager rollerblade challengers came from as far away as Toronto as news of the event spreads across the province. All ages were represented, but the oldest - the namesake of the event - Bill card LEGION SHOOT A total of 20 tables were in play • at the Wingham Legion shoot party held last Monday night. Jane Grasby was high lady and Margaret King, second high. Bob Grasby was high man and Shirley Carter (playing as a man) and Jim Coultes were tied as second high with Mrs. Carter the eventual win- ner. Lois Chamney had the most shoots for the ladies and Morley Bushell for the men. Draw prizes went to Jack Shiell, Shirley Hack- ett, Irlma Edgar, Lucy Wood and Catherine Campbell. The next Legion card party, a eu- chre, will be held on Monday, June 19. FORDWICH—Tbe final Insti- tute card party until October was held Friday night in the Fordwich Community Hall with 16 tables in play. Winners were: high, Frieda D' Arcey, Louise Sangster, Pauline Richards and Glen Fletcher (tied, both had 81); consolation, Annie Pittendreigh and Jacqueline Smith; lucky draws, Beatrice Cosens, Vi- olet Smith and Wilda Ruttan. The Fordwich Seniors will hold their regular card party on June 9 at 8:30 p.m. Lunch will be provid- ed and everyone is welcome: 1 georgas at 77 stood out the most. In addition to the pledges he raised, Georgas also gave in-line skating tips and safety lessons, en- couraging all with his contagious energy and generosity. 'We place the emphasis on safe- ty at this family event," said event co-ordinator Maxine Jorimann. "We are pleased that it was a beau- tiful sunny day and a wonderful time was had by all." Participation Lodge is located near. Holland Centre, about 20 miles south of Owen Sound, is now its 13th year of .service to challenged people from across On- tario. In addition to providing res- pite to the guests, their families also received ,a welcome break. Funds raised by the rollerblade event are used to support this im- portant work. HORSESHOES 'A' division Harold Carter and Bill MacAstock- er were first in the single round 40 - point game 'A' division of horseshoes competition at the Wingham Sports- men Club last. Thursday. They had four wins and were +29. Jack Arnold and Jim Bolton were second with four wins and x-23. Jim Nelson and John Schaus were third with three wins and +4$. Eric Hewitt and Bernie Bender were fourth with two wins and +66. Paul McKee and Lyn Hewitt were fifth with one win and +114. Wayne Schaus and Hank Carter were sixth with one win and +109. 1B' division. Dave Golley and Don Carter were fust in the double round 30 -point game B' division with four wins and • +55. Wilf Townes and Peter deGroot were second with three wins and +76. Doug VanderWoude and Bill Anger were third with three wins and +38, Dan Stacey and Bob Gavreluk were fourth with two wins and +82. Saturday, June 10 'A' division Roy Bean of Listowel and Hank. Carter of Wingham were first in the double round 45 -point game 'A' divi- sion of horseshoes competition at the Wingham Sportsmen Club on Satur- day. They had six wins. Jim Nelson of Walkerton and Eric Hewitt of Kincardine were second with three wins and +79. Jack Arnold of Mildmay and John Schaus Of For- mosa were third with two wins and +109. Skip Rogers of Walkerton and Paul McKee of Wingham were fourth with one win and +I60. '8' division Jim Bolton and Jim Weppler of Walkerton were first in the double round 40 -point game 'B' division with five wins and +29. Doug VanderWoude and Dan Sta- cey of Wingham were second with four wins and +56. Lorne Hamilton of Wingham and Pete DeGroot of Goderich were third with three wins and +55. Wilf Townes of Kincardine and Bill Anger of Wingham were fourth with zero wins and +107. Bluewater Fastball League Thursday, June 15 - Clifford 4 Aces at Palmerston Midgets, 8:45 p.m. Palmerston. Thursday, June 15 - Lakeshore Heat at Chepstow Aces, 8:45 p.m. Chep- stow. Friday, June 16 - Chepstow Aces at Intermediate Steelhawks, 8:30 p.m. Wroxeter. Friday, June 16 - Wingham Colts at Belmore Stingers, 8:45 p.m. Bel - more. Sunday, June 18 - Clifford 4 Aces at Intermediate Steelhawks, 2 p.m. Belmore. Sunday, June 18 - Palmerston Midgets at Wingham Colts, 2 p.m. Jose- phine Street ballpark, Wingham. Monday, June 19 - Chepstow Aces at Lakeshore Heat, 9 p.m. Southamp- ton. Tuesday, June 20 - Intermediate Steelhawks at Clifford 4 Aces, 8:45 p.m. Clifford. c• Spring Fish Out Thanks again to good weather there was another good time at the Cook's Spring Fish Out. About 300 young and old came out to env joy fishing and family time, from as far away as Georgetown, Acton, Burlington, London, Kitchener. A bus load of Little Brothers Celebrity skate set for June 24 LONDON - The London Celebrity Classic on Ice presents "Elvis Stoj- ko & Friends" an exciting show on Saturday June 24, 2:00 p.m. at Thompson Arena. This sensational skating show includes performances by Elvis,' Sebastian Britten, Michelle Men- zies and Jean -Michel Bombardier, Michel Brunet and Jennifer, Boyce, and a host of international plus lo- cal championship skaters. Tickets are $35 for adults, $25 for children (12 and under) and can be purchased at Centennial Hall, Thompson Arena or by calling 661- 3629. All proceeds go to the Alan Thicke Centre for Juvenile Diabetes Research. BLUEVALE RECREATION Proudly Presents MINI ROD TRACTOR PULLING On June 17, 1995 at 2:00 p.m. Rain Date: June 18, 1995 at 2:00 p.m. Sanctioned by 0.M.R.P.A. At the Bluevale Ball Park, Highway 86, just east of Wingham. ADMISSION: Adults...$5.00 Ages 5 to 10 $2.00 Kids under 4 FREE COUNTRY & WESTERN LIVE BAND DANCE 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 P.M. on June 17, 1995 Rain or Shine For more information contact Dave at (519) 335-6295 or Mary at (519) 357-2618 came to enjoy the day. Happy fac- es were lit up when their names were called from the raffles. The grand winner for the junior division was Ben Walsh of Blyth who pulled in an 18 incher. The runner-up was Mitch Teraa of Goderich. Senior Division went to Mike Hicks whose fish was 18 114". Runner up was Bob Christie of kincardine. "A lot of hard work and organiz- ing went into this event, but with- out the donations from local busi- nesses, and volunteers we couldn't put on events such as this," said or- ganizer Nancy Machan. The event raised $337.50 for hu- ron Big Brothers. Anyone interested in becoming a Big Brother can contact North Huron Big Brothers. at 524-4361. THE WHAM ctsae Self-spfficlency through literacy in the developing world ' • For information, call 1-80CP-6Q1-Q 33 Lunch is READY! Daily Luncheon Specials Homemade Soups Come out for lunch & bring a friend. Wingham Golf & CurlingClub 1st ConcesS ion Soh of Wingham, E off Hwy #4 357-2179 e're Movi The folks at The Workshop hate the thought of packing up and moving - So we are having a sale NOW! 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