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Page 6 --The Wingham Advance -Times, June 29, 1977
TRACTOR PULL—Donald Curran of Dungannon entered the 8,000 pound stock class at
the tractor pull Sunday in Lucknow. The pull was held during the second annual Kinfest on
the weekend. Mr. Curran pulled 178 feet and one inch.
Second annual Luc.i;:now Kinfest success
The second annual Kinfest in
Lucknow was a huge success last
weekend with large crowds in at-
tendance for every event. The
weather remained sunny and
warm for the outdt`er events.
It all started Friday evening
with bed races on the main street.
It was, as other events were also,
well planned and carried through
by Kinsmen members.
The Lucknow Leos won the bed
races and were presented with a
trophy ..by Neil McLeod of La-
batt's Ontario Breweries. Mem-
bers of the team were president
Wayne Bell, Rick Conley, Ron
Johnson, Uppinder Mehan, Mike
McDonagh and Suzanne Corrin
who had the easy part of sitting
on the bed.
After the bed races a Monte
Carlo1Night was held in the arena
with some wins and probably a
few losses as well. It continued
until 1 a.m. with bingo and games
of chance.
Saturday at 9 a.m. events
began with a soap box derby.
Winner of the under, nine cate-
gory was Fred Flanagan; winner
of the age nine and 10 group was
Brian Degroote; winner of the 11
and 12 age group was Joey Mor-
rissey; and winner of the over 14
BED RACE WINNERS—Winners at the bed races held during Lucknow's
Kinfest were Lucknow Leos. Neil McLeod of Labatt's.Ontario Breweries (front right)
presented Leos president, Wayne Bell with the winning trophy. Watching from left are
other members of the team: Rick Conley, Uppinder Mehan, Suzanne Corrin (on bed) Mike
McDonagh and Ron ,Johnson.
second
annual
Brophy Queens
win fifth game
On Thursday, ,June 23, the
Wingham Brophy Queens
travelled to Mount Forest where
they lengthened their winning
streak to five game. Kathy
Cruickshank had eight strike-
outs in four and one half innings
and, Esther Nethery came in to
take over the pitching duties to
finish the game.
Lynne Bridge smashed a home
run down the third base line in the
3rd inning and Patty Brophy
lined a drive down the third base
line for a home run in the 7th.
Sharon Brophy had a good night
at bat with a triple and three
singles while Ruth Nethery had
five safe hits.
The girls played good defensive
ball for most of the game and the
final score was 2542 in favor of
Wingham.
The next home game is Sunday,
July 3 at 7:00 p.m. against Han-
over.
BLUEVALE
A Leishman family reunion•
was held last week at the\home of
Mr. and Mrs. Bert Garniss.
Visitors were Mrs. Norine Coad,
Hanna, Alberta ; Mr. and Mrs.
Arlie Gray; Decker, Mich.; Mr.
and Mrs. Harry Overend, Milton;
Mr. and Mrs: Grant Bearss,
Niagara Falls,t.Ont.; Mrs. Percy.
Barker and Mrs. Fred Barker,
Goderich; Mr. and Mrs. Jim
Leishman, Belgrave; Miss Eva -
Marie Hannah and Mary Edith
Garniss, Toronto.
age group was Bob Wallace.
•Ali the contestants looked as if
they were having a good time
competing with their homemade
carts. All wore helmets in case of
accident and there was one mis-
hap during a race. The unidenti-
fied driver was a little shaken but
was fine.
An equestrian show was held
from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Results
of this were not available at press
time.
During the weekend a midway
with varied rides for the young
and the young at heart was, held
with candy floss, hot dog and cold
drink stands to tempt people.
A beer garden with a Country
and Western Band was held in the
arena from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m.
when a steak barbecue was held.
After the barbecue a dance to
the music of Bittersweet started
at 9:30 p.m.
Sunday afternoon was left to a
tractor pull with entries from all
Over and again, many people out
to watch.
In order of merit, the following
are the first, second and thrid
place winners: 7,000 open class:
Bill Henderson, RR 3, Kippen ;
Art Helm, Lucknow and Harvey
Holland, Clinton; 9,000 open
class: Bill Henderson, Dennis
Westbrook, Burford and Clete
Dalton, RR 7, Lucknow; 8,000
stock class: Ken Fills, RR 1,
Clinton; Wayne Whalls, RR 3,
Shedden and Graham Cassidy,
Teeswater; 10,000 stock class:
Fred Dutot, RR 3, Clinton; Norm
Clark, RR 1, Fingal and Robert
Simpson, RR 1, Glencoe; 16,000
stock class: Norm Clark, Paul
Murray, Seaforth and Don Fer-
ris, RR 1, Tiverton; 18,000 'stock
class: Paul Murray; Paul Smith,
RR 2, Listowel and Don Ferris;
7,000 pound four wheel drive:
George Tillier, Port Elgin and
Russell Lavigne also of Port El-
gin; 12,000 stock class: Fred
Dutot, Norm Clark and Robert
Simpson.
Dance to the
MERCEY BROS.
Saturday, July 30
Blyth and District
Community Centre
Dancing 9 to 1 Buffet Lunch
Sponsored by Myth Lions Club
Tickets $6e00 Per Person
Available:
- Blyth Lions Members
- Ernie King's Music Centre
- Phone 523-9694 Evenings
for reservations
Meanwhile,
'A.°‘' Back on the Couch
L J
A Comedy in 3 Acts
By Jack Sharkey
SMOOTH JUMPER—Lisa Bell of New Hamburg rides her
pony, Cindy, in the equestrian show at the second annual
Kinfest in Lucknow. Cindy was the only pony entry in her
class. The show was held Saturday afternoon.
EQUESTRIAN SHOW—At the second annual Kinfest in
Lucknow a large rrowd stood by to watch the equestrian
show Saturday afternoon. Here Gail Thompson of Tees -
water riding Polyanna jumps one of the hurdles.
HOSPITAL ON WHEELS --The Wingham and District Hospital was rep
resented at the Lucknow Kinfest on the weekend to enter the Friday evening
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bed races. Beds of all shapes and sizes raced on Main Street with a Targe
crowd standing by to watch.
Forest tent caterpillar epi-
demics rarely kill healthy trees
but can retard growth.
Presented by
WINGHAMTOWNE PLAYERS
At The Wingham Town Hall
8:30 P.M. THURS., FRI., SAT.,;JULY 7, 8, 9
Tickets Available Ai:
WAXWORKS BOUTIQUE, TRIANGLE DISCOUNT,
ANY TOWNE PLAYER
Adults $2.50 in Advance Students $2.00 in Advance
$3.00 at thle Door
$2.50 at the Door
RECOMMENDED AS ADULT ENTERTAINMENT
In Co-operation with Samuel French Inc.
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OPENING
Special Turkey Supper July 1
A Summer Burning, by Harry J
July 1, 2. 6
The Blood is Strong, by Lister Sinclair
July 4, 5, 7
oyle
All performances begin at 8:30 p m. unless otherwise noted. Tickets
are Adults $3:50 Senior Citizens $3 00 and Children $2.50.
For tickets call (519) 523-9300 or write Box 291, Blyth, Ontario.
Tickets to individual Shows on Sale Now at All ticket outlets.
Ticket Outlets o
Seaforth: The Huron Expositor
Clinton: Mary's Sewing Centre
Goderich: Campbell's of Goderich
Wingham: -The Waxworks Boutique,
Kincardine: Lampman's Ltd.
Bayfield• The Little Inn
.Stratford' Smlth-Wagners,
97 Ontario St.
Walkerton: Margarets Ladies Wear
Listowel: Basically Books
Lucknow: H & B Discount
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