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Home My WebLink AboutThe Wingham Advance Times, 1995-08-23, Page 7WNW AUCII$T 23,1395 Legion Squirts...The Wingham Legion Squirts finished the regular season of the Tri -county Squirt Boys Softball League in first place, but they fell to the Wingham Reds in the first round of playoffs. Members of the Legion Squirts included (front) Garrett Skinn, Adam Ryan, Chris Watts, and Zack O'Krafka; (middle) Chad Skinn; Derek Marks, Tim Barfoot, Barry Skinn, Paul Cardiff, and Nathan MacTavish; (back) scorekeeper Doug Barfoot, coach Bruce Skinn, and coach Ed Skinn. Absent are Patrick Rozendal and James Needham. Anstett claims bantam title Continued from page 6 low net honors with a 69. Jason Anstett claimed low gross honors in the bantam division with a 85. Joey Hunter of Kincardine was runner-up with a 91. Sean Mooney of Port Elgin won low net honors with a 67. Anstett won the longest drive competition in the bantam divi- sion, Wolfkamp won the competi- tion in the juvenile division and Mark Garniss took the title in the junior division. Ryan Sullivan was closest to the hole. The men's club championship willbe played during the Labor Day weekend. The seniors' cham- pionship is set for Sept. 6. Ducks Unlimited Canada Insect predators of the blue skies If we could view dragonflies through 'the eyes of a mos- quito, it would be easy for us to see how they came by their name: Even from a human eye -view, these wetland residents present such a. striking and unusu- i al appearance, imagining their mythical namesakes isn't diffi- cult. All dragonflies start their lives in water. In fact, in their aquatic stages, they thrive in just about all inland watery habitats, from fast- moving streams to stagnant ponds. Dragonfly eggs hatch in water and release a spidery nymph less than one millimetre long. The nymph feeds frantically, repeated- ly growing out of and shedding its outer skeleton. Eight to 15 such molts are required before the dragonfly emerges as an adult. Depending on species and the en- vironmental conditions, this nymph stage can last a few months to four years. As the nymph grows, it takes on a chunkier appearance sporting large, protruding eyes, massive underslung jaws and dark gray or greenish coloration. Some species burrow in bottom debris, but many can be found crawling amid the underwater vegetation. In this murky underworld, nymphs slow- ly stalk or lie in wait for prey. An extraordinary feature of the nymphs • is their extendable jaw- like structure that is hinged in two places and suspended under the head and upper body. When prey comes near, the nymph lurches forward, extending its jaw out- wards at lightning -quick speed to crush and haul its hapless victim back to where it can be consumed at leisure. While newly -hatched nymphs feed on tiny animal life such as single -celled protozoa, as they mature they become insatiable predators, a scourge on practically ,anything their own size or small- er. Larger nymphs will consume the larvae of mosquitos and other insects, freshwater shrimp and other crustaceans, tadpoles, small minnows, and sometimes each other. In turn, the nymphs provide Ducks Unlimited Canada meals for many types of frogs, fish, birds and mammals. The transition from nymph to adult entails a switch from a wa- tery to an . 'airborne existence. When the time arrives, the nymph hauls itself out of the wa- ter onto a rock, log or plant stem. For the next few hours, it forc- es a split in the. back of its outer case and slowly exits. The new adult then waits patiently while its wings extend and harden so it can become airborne. A brittle, hollow case is left be- hind as testimony to the event. The new adults display a long tail -section or abdomen and a large head with prominent com- pound eyes. Two pairs of long, delicately -framed, parchment -like wings extend horizontally from the back. This separates them from smaller, but closely -related damselflies, which fold their wings above the body. Often bril- liant -colored and iridescent, drag- onfly adults can be up to 13 cm long. Interestingly, even though we think of them as large, today's dragonflies are dwarfs compared to those of 60 million years ago. Judging by fossils up to a metre long, the dragonfly's ancestors were more like flying dragons. Adult dragonflies continue as voracious predators, now securing their meals in mid-air. Mosqui- toes on the wing are one of their most important food sources, hence the nickname mosquito - hawk. Mating usually occurs in the air, as well. Fertilized eggs are usually laid on plant stalks, or in the sediments of shallow water. In some species, the female deposits eggs by sI illfully water and 'touching the tip of her flying along the abdomen to the surface or even dipping it under the water. ' LEGION SHOOT Eleven tables of shoot players enjoyed competition last Monday evening at the Wingham Legion Hall. Nell Johnston was high lady and Catherine Campbell, second high. Two ladies, both playing as men, Irlma Edgar and Marie Merkley, were high and second high respec- tively on the white card. Nellie Clark had the most shoots for the ladies and Ross Taylor for the men. Draw prizes went to Lucy Wood, Agnes Gaunt, Bill Willis and Florence Reid. The next Legion card party, an- other shoot, will be held on Mon- day, Aug. 28. SOLUTIONS ACROSS 1. SSR 4. Sis 7. Sisal 12. Ode 13. Oca 14. Cache 15. Satchel 17. Aahed 18. Abo 19. Arb . 21. Mag 22. Skis 24. Mme 25. Lode 26. Tel 27. Faiths 29. Passer 31. Iodide 35. Edited 37. Rod 38. Skep 41.. Sod 42. Soap 43. Cal 44. Sap 45. San 46. Arise 48. Erotica 52. Letos 53. Kaw 54: Ear 55..Enets 56. Ann 57. SBA THE WINCKIMADi/ANCc.#lME$ Reds Squirt eliminate Legion Squ!rts The Wingham Legion Squirts along with Derek Marks and were eliminated from the league O'Krafka, with Garrett Skinn add - playoffs last Monday, losing 8-7 ing a single run. to the Wingham Reds. Kent McPherson and Kris It was the second straight game Wickens hit doubles for the Reds. that the Legion Squirts had lost by Duane Schiestel rapped out three the same score. The Reds again singles for the Reds with Dwight scored two runs in the their final Schiestel, Waechter, Wickens, at -bat to pull out the victory. Matt Dinning and Justin McKinlay The two teams are very evenly had two singles apiece. Sean Eng - matched, so the games could have lish and McPherson had one single gone either way. Like in the previ- each. ous game, the pitchers dominated McPherson, Duane Schiestel with Kevin Waechter picking up and English scored two runs the win and Zack O'Krafka taking apiece with single runs added by the defeat. Wickens and McKinlay. Waechter had 12 strike outs in The Reds now go on to play six innings and was able to get the Belgave in the best two of three big 'Ks' with runners in scoring Tri -county 'A' championship. The position. O'Krafka fanned five in first game in the series will be five innings of work and had his play tonight (Wednesday, Aug. normal strong effort, but took the 23) ht,7 p.m. in Belgrave with loss. game two going Monday at 7 pm. Adam Ryan led the Legion hit- at the JosBphine Street ballpark in ting attack with a bases -loaded Wingham. triple. He also scored two runs The Legion Squirts finished the Pee Wees call to Walkerton The Wingham Pee Wees were put out of the WOAA playoffs in two straight games by Walkerton, but the games were close. The first game played last Tues- day in Walkerton had the host team score a 4-3 decision. Wingham jumped out to an ear- ly lead with three runs in the first inning. Kiel Watts got on base on an error, Matthew Merkley had a single, and Steve Carter hit a two-- run wo-run triple and then scored on a jug- gled relay, for Wingham's three runs. Walkerton fought back, scoring one run in the second inning, twp in the fifth, and produced the win- ning run in the bottom of the sev- enth and final inning. SOLUTIONS DOWN Please see TRI-COUNTY/14 Starting Wingham pitcher Ryan Wickens was pulled because of an injury in the sixth inning, but not before having a great game allow- ing three runs on six hits, one walk and two strike outs. Kyle Ander- son came on to try to hold off the strong Walkerton offence, but had no luck, and was tagged with the loss. The second game of the series was played in Wingham on Thurs- day evening. Wingham ended up on 'the short side of a 3-2, final score. Walkerton scored first with one run in the top of the second inning. Wingham came back with two runs of their own in the bottom half of the inning with Watts reaching first on a walk, Trevor 1. SOS 2. SDA 3. Retails 4. Soho 5. Ice 6. Salami 7. Scab 8. IAA 9. Schmo 10. Ahead 11. Ledge .16. CBS 20. Retied 22. STP 23. Kea 24. Marisa 25. LSD 27. Fed 28. Hod 30. Sep 32. Ironies 33. DOA 34. EDP 36. Topeka 38. Scale 39. Karen 40. Elite 42. Sat 44. Sess 45. Sown 47. Sot 49. Ran 50. Cab 51. Ara 3049,44 35748as New Season League Bowling: Mon, Tues, & Thurs Evenings Seniors: Wed Afternoon Youth Bowling: Sat Morning 9:30 - 12:30 CaII to Register or Come to the Alleys August 30: 2 - 4; 7 - 9 p.m. August 31:2 - 4; 7 - 9 p.m. Registration $20.00 covers club fees Lane fees paid weekly • Smurfs & Bantams $3.50 Juniors & Seniors $5.00 New Bowlers Needed & Welcome Come out and register for many different fall recreation programs in the community. You will be able to register for: • Boy Scout's Organization • Figure Skating Club • Girl's Hockey • Air Cadets Organization • Canadette Majorette Corps. • Recreation Department Program Watch for the fall Leisure guide in the Advance -Times Plus. Back to School Certified Used Cars Back to school Service Check -ups! Top Notch Repairs and Service • North Street Wingham, Ontario 357-3022 ENJOY BOATING MORE - KNOW WHAT YOU'RE DOING Register for the Goderich Power and Sail Squadron Boating Course WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 7-9 P.M. Huron County Board of Education 103 Albert Street, Clinton For more information call 482-9664 or 524-6332 season with, an impressive 15-5 record, winning the regular season championship along the way. The Legion team was made up for eight first-year players and four second -year players, so they should be strong again in future seasons. Coaches Ed Skinn and Bruce Skinn, scorekeeper Doug Barfoot and all the players Zack O'Krafka, Derek Marks, Garrett Skinn, Adam Ryan, Barry Skinn, Patrick Rozendal, Nathan MacTavish, Chris Watts, Chad Skinn, James Needham, Tim Barfoot, and Paul Cardiff would like the thank the Legion for the uniforms and The Advance -Times for the write-ups in the paper. HORSESHOES Thursday, Aug. 17 'A' Category Don Frook and Lynn Hewitt were first in the double round 40 -point game 'A' category of the Wingham Sportsmen Club horseshoes competi- tion last Thursday. They had five wins and were +23. Paul McKee and 'Al McKenzie were second with three wins and +88. Jack Arnold and Wilf Towns were third with three wins and +69. Jim Nelson and Eric Hewitt were fourth with one win and +107. `B' Category Dave Golley and Peter DeGroot were first in the double round 40 - point game 'B' category with four wins and +39. They needed an extra game to determine the winner be- cause runners-up Jim Bolton and Ter- ry Anger also finished wirh four wins and +39. Ralph Koopmans and Don Carter were third With two wins and +105. Dan Stacey and Ivan Gardner, were fourth with two wins and +91. Lunch is READY! Daily Luncheon Specials Homemade Soups Come out for lunch & bring a friend. 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