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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWingham Advance-Times, 1977-11-30, Page 21A STRAIGHT EYE—Steve Millen takes careful aim before letting the ball go whene bowls. Curling Club Dance Attention all curlers and would be curlers, plan to attend the annual Curling Club dance at the Wingham Armouries on Friday, Dec. 2. Tickets are $8.00 per couple and are available at Shirley's 0 House of Fashion..and Genfrleman's Corner. Lady curlers hoid' opening lunch r Mrs. Jim Beattie, president for 1977-78, welcomed all present and prospective curlers to the open- ing luncheon of 'the Wingham Ladies' Curling Club at Turn- berry Tavern on Tuesday of last week. Following the blessing by Mrs. Barry Passmore, a smor- gasbord was served. Lucky draws were won by Mrs. George Newbold, Mrs. Bill Walden, Mrs. W. W. Gurney, Mrs. John Currie and Mrs. Harold Remington. Mrs. Beattie conducted the business session. The minutes of the last meeting were read by secretary Mrs. R. B. Treleaven, followed by the treasurer's report by Mrs. Iasi Moreland. Reporting for the ladies' round robin committee, Mrs. J. K. Mc- Gregor said that all past and pro- spective curlers had been notified and the ladies will be curling Tuesdaysat two o'clock. Mrs. Jack Goodall, head of the mixed curling committee, stated that Tuesday, and Friday nights are set aside' for mixed curling. Mrs. Jack Hodgins, reporting for the bonspiel committee, gave February 22 as the date for the bonspiel for the Harley Crawford \Trophy. Mrs. S. G. Leedham heads the housekeeping committee. She re- ported that she, with several others, have attended meetings, reviewing plans for the new kit- chen. Mrs. Al Williams has been appointed club housekeeping convener. -The S.O.L.C.A. report was given by Mrs. Stan Orien. She told the group that she, Mrs. Beattie and Mrs. Ken Wood at- tended a district meeting held in Walkerton. The dates for the Pro- vincials, Seniors and Tankard were announced. As the Wing - ham club lacks ice to practise, the members decided not to place an entry this year. Mrs. Orien re- minded the club that Wingham will host the Provincials in December 1978. Mrs. Cal Burke will chair the membership committee. Anyone interested in curling who has not received a telephone call is asked to contact her: at 357-2450 or 357- 1884. If transportation is a prob- lem, a car pool is to be organized on a trial basis for the first • month. Mrs. Jack Nevery.vol teered to be traffic co-or4ina, Friday, December 2, is the to set for the fund-raising dance. Members were urged to purchase their tickets immediately as they will soon be available to the pub- lic. Mrs. Wood asked for dOIle- tions of food for the dance.. i4 The members were assled they will be busy when the new building is completed. Five bon - spiels are already booked. If sufficient interest is shown, there will be business girls' curling started on Thursday nights. Curlers were also told that Howick has one sheet of ice avail- able- on Tuesday afternoons at one o'clock. Representing the district, Mr. and Mrs. Beattie, Mr. and Mrs. Mason Robinson and Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Higgins attended a two-day curling school held re- cently in Owen° Sound. If suffi- cient interest is shown, the club will, consider the possibility of Wingham qualifying, for such a school next year. When the business session had ended, the president thanked everyone for attending the lunch- eon and wished the members "Good Curling" in the new build- ing come January. LADIES' LEAGUE Three teams are tied for the lead at the start of the second series; Caroline's Bedpans, Dale's Dipsticks and Jeanette's Catheters each have five points. The remaining teams, Jean's Sparetires, Helen's Headaches and Audrey's Organs, each have two points. The Bedpans won the first series. Shirley Storey bowled the high single and triple last week with a 318 and 807. Her other games were 263 and 226. Also turning in games of 200 or better were: Jean King, 206, 211; Peggy Tervit, 212; Susan Tolton, 203; Verna Haugh, 200, 201, 230; Carol Clarke, 201; Edna Arm- strong, 200, 220; Joanne Harri- son, 206, 222, 234; Shirley Sallows, 248; Nora Finnigan, 245, 219; Jeanette Scott, 213, 216; Rose Grove 239, 251; Audrey Swat - ridge, 233; and Louise Welwood, 294. 0-0-0 • WROXETER MIXED Ladies' high single, Audrey Johnston 225; ladies' high triple, Audrey Johnston 590; men's high single, Randy Hutcheson 290; men's high triple, Joe Craig 687. Games over 200: Agnes Haas - Fergus beats Ironman. in close -fought game A good crowd travelled to Fer- gus last week to cheer the Wing - ham Ironmen on in a game against the league's top team, but the Green Machine spoiled their effort with a 5-4 win. Fergus opened the scoring in the first period with a short-hand- ed goal but Ironmen's big right winger Jim McGee got that one back by slapping in a rebound, leaving the score tied at one at the end of the period. Wingham appeared to out -hustle Fergus in the first frame but was turned back time and again by the great goaltending of Jeff Blingo. The exciting second period fea- tured end to end rushes and fine goaltending with the teams trad- ing two goals and coming out tied ro CURL THIS WINTER The Wingham Golf and Curling Club has new facilities. M LEARN TO CURL Join in the fun -in Round Robin Play. , LADIES MEN MIXED BUSINESS GIRLS Plan now to take part in the curling" activities and social functions for this season. FREE INSTRUCTIONS FEES: LADIES MEN MIXED STUDENTS $5C 00 $100.00 $145.00 $25.00 Couple FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT ROLLIE KAUFMAN 357-2721 (Home) 357-2182 (Office) at three. Wingham scorers were Kevin Carter and Jay. McLaurin. The third period was also fast, with the teams flying and good chances at both ends McGee scored his second of the night to give Ironmen the edge but, in the space of two minutes, Ironmen twice coughed up the puck insiyde their owm blueline giving the Green Machine all it needed for a 5-4 win. WHISTLE STOPS: Coach George Skinn said all three lines: gave an all-out effort and he felt the team deserved to come home with two points. Red hot goal- tending gave Fergus the win, he said. Ironmen get another chance at Fergus in a home game Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m. The two teams are ' evenly matched and provide some exciting hockey for the fans. Recreation. Report BY REN'NIE ALEXANDER Rre Dlrltb, The Wingham Children's Theatre will be hosting a Christ- mas play in the town hall audi- torium,'Thursday, Dec. 8, 8 p,m. There are currently 21 children in the group and all are working very hard to make this a most en- joyable play. We encourage everyone to come see this fine entertainment. Monday, Nov. 21, there was lots of action in the boys' Floor Hockey games. In the first game the Adidas defeated the Firebirds 5-4. Scoring goals for the Adidas were: Bill Brophy, 3; Allen Jack- son, 1; and Dennis Adams, 1. Scoring for the Firebirds was Dave Montgomery with 4 goals In the second game there was lots of action with the Firebirds defeating the Lincons 6-3. Scoring for the Firebirds were: Bert Cameron, 2; Dave Montgomery, 2; and Mark Foxton, 2. Lincolns' goals were scored by Kelley O'Hagen with 2 and one by Rob Willis. 0 0 0 Note the --following arena pro- grams and times. Please keep for your convenience. Mon. -Fri., Adult Fitness Skat- ing, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Mon. and Wed., Figure Skat- ing, M. 4:15-9:30 p.m., W. 4:15- 11:00 p.m. Mon., Industrial Hockey League, 9:30-11:00 p.m. Tues. and Thurs., Moms and Tots learn to skate, Tues., 9:30- 10;30, Thurs., 1:30-2:30. Tues. and Thurs., Tykes Hockey, 4:15-5:15. Tues. and Thurs., Atom House League Hockey, 5:15-6:15. Tues., Midget practice, 7:30- 8:15; Ironmen, 8:30-10:30; Royals' practice, 10:30-11:30. Thurs., PeeWee game, 6:30- 8:00; Bantam game, 8:00-10:00; Midget practice, 10:00-11:00. Friday, PeeWee practice, 4:00- 5:00; Bantam I practice, 5:00- 6:00; Bantam II game, 6:15-8:00; Intermediate, Royals' game, 900-11:00. Sat., Atom practice, :7:00-8:30 a.m.; PeeWee practice, 3:30- 10:00 a.m.; shinny hockey, 11:00- 12:00; goalie practice, 12:00-2:00 p.m.; public skating, 2:00-4:00 p.m,; Atom House League, 4:15- 6:30 p.m.; Bantam II practice, 6:45-7:45 p.m.; girls' hockey game, 8:00-10:00. Sun., public skating, 1:00-3:00 p.m.; Midget game, 3:00-5:00; girls' ringette, 5:00-7:00; Junior "D" game, 7:00-10:00. noot 204; Bob McCaughan 223; Audrey Johnston 225; Joe Craig 224 212, 251: Randy Hutcheson. 290; Jerry Van Enden 202; Shir- ley Pellett 200; Dorothy Craig 223; Doug Fischer 235. The Wingham Advance"Times, N?vember.30, 1977 --Page 5 SUNDAY MIXED Thompson's and Snow's have really turned the tables this ser- ies. Thompson's are in first place with 10 points and Snow's are right behind with nine points. Tied for third place are Nesbitt's and Wall's with seven points each. Bringing up the rear are Walden's with five points and Owen's with four. Frank Heard took the men's high single and triple with 272 and 679. A 290 game by Anna Haugh led her to take the ladies' high games with a triple of 746. Sixteen players bowled 240 or Over : Ron Thompson, 221; Grant Wall, 245, 217; Beth Wall, 211, 204; Terry Anger, 214, 206; Bill Wall, 200, 206; Frank Heard, 272, 244; Wayne Kreger, 220; Jackie Kregar, 200; Anna Haugh, 290, 260; Steve Owen, 201; Rick Nes- bitt, 203; Peter Bauer, 224; Bili Snow, 223; Verna Haugh, 250, 204; Ron Walden, 214; and Carol McInnes, 222, 229. Inside, the plastic pipes were laid in their collars on a styrofoam. base and connected to the headers. November 28. The concrete floor was poured. After a 28 -day curing period ice will be. made. Curling action is only a month away! From this enlarged lounge area you will be able to relax and watch all the curling action. The increased floor area will also provide the much needed room for golf and curling functions.