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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2005-07-11, Page 31Wednesday,July 13, 2005 Exeter Times -Advocate 31 Summer reading program On June 27 Emily Ainslie from Zurich Public School was presented with a certifi- cate, medal and cheque from the Royal Canadian Legion Provincial Command for her second -place poem in the Legion Poster and Literary contest which com- memorates Nov. 1 1. Her poem is entitled the "The Maple Leaf." Making the pre- sentation was Lillian Beer, youth education chairperson for Branch 468 Hensall. It is a great achievement for the Grade 8 graduate as the competition includes entries from across Ontario. (photo/submitted) Hensall garden tour July 16 and 17 By Liz Sangster HENSALL CORRESPONDENT HENSALL — The Hensall Fish Fry will be held at the Hensall Fire Hall on Sun., Aug. 14 from 5 to 7 p.m. Advance tickets only. This is an all -you -can -eat event. The price is $12 for adults and $6 for children 12 and under. Proceeds go to community enhance- ment. For tickets please phone 262- 2207 or 262-2050. The Hensall and Community Horticultural Society flower show will be held on Sat., July 16 at Carmel Presbyterian Church on Nelson Street. Everyone is welcome to view the entries from 12 to 8 p.m. Entries will be received at the church on Friday evening from 5 to 8 p.m. For more information phone 262-2715. The garden tour will be held on July 16 and 17 from 12 to 4 p.m. each day. Tickets will be available at Carmel Presbyterian Church on Saturday and at Hensall United Church on Saturday and Sunday. Call 262-2214 for more information. At Carmel Presbyterian Church, Tracy Whitson-Bahro was the minister with Joyce Pepper playing the organ. Robert Bell and Harry Smith received the offering. The sympathy of the community is extended to Helen McKay on the pass- ing of her brother, and to the Overweel and Mowat families on the passing of their sister and aunt Julia Darbishire. Beth Hundey (left) and NatalieVander-Burgtt read to Ben Turner,Tyler Finch, Scott Turner, Nathan Finch, Rikkilee Skinner, NicoleVingerhoeds, MyahVingerhoeds, Hayden Bowman, Shannon Rogers and Deeandra Skinner July 8 during the Summer Reading Program at the Exeter Branch Library.The program runs each Friday for eight weeks from I p.m. to 4 until Aug. 26 with free admission and is sponsored by the Exeter Lioness. (photo/Pat Bolen) Pocket bikes are a tiny danger The following article was submitted by Huron OPP Const. Don Shropshall HURON COUNTY — They're been referred to as "ground base missiles with hair-trigger acceler- ation" and they're the hottest item on two wheels although those wheels can't even touch a public road. Known as pocket bikes, the mini -motorcycle stands about knee-high, weighs up to 30 kilo- grams and has a buzzy engine whose displace- ment goes as high as 49 cubic centimeters. They are relatively cheap and some modified models can hit speeds of 90 km/h. They're styled after choppers or full size rac- ing motorcycles. Some have realistic accessories such as lights, turn sig - Bantams pound Goderich EXETER — The Exeter Bantams had a busy week, with a 12-5 win at home over Goderich July 9 before taking part in a tournament on the weekend in Kincardine. Exeter came out on the shortend of a 17-12 game against Halton and 9-7 against Orangeville before rebounding for a 12-6 doubling against Waterloo. James Marsden had three home runs over the weekend for Exeter with Steve Masse con- tributing three doubles as well as good pitching. Also throwing well for Exeter were Jayden Desjardine, Scott Overholt, Marsden and Mike Giles. The action gives Exeter a record of 16 wins and eight losses in league and tournament games. Exeter Bantam Steve Masse tries to avoid a tag at third base July 6 against Goderich. Masse was tagged out but Exeter slugged out a 12-5 win. (photo/Pat Bolen) nals and electric starters. In response to the fast growing popularity of the two -wheeled bikes, the Canada Safety Council and Transport Canada have a message — the machines are not street legal. You can only oper- ate them on private prop- erty. These bikes are just too small. When a trucker is waiting at a light, he/she can't see you and neither can other motorists. The bike then becomes a dan- ger on roadways, a dan- ger to other motorists and a danger to the person riding it. The bikes can be pur- chased by anyone and can be driven without a license, registration or insurance. Remember though, they cannot legal- ly be driven on a public roadway. Police have experienced problems with reckless- ness in areas where these bikes are used on public roads. Kids have been racing on roadways, speeding up and down streets and failing to stop for posted stop signs. They're also coming close to hitting other children on streets and sidewalks. Huron OPP are investi- gating potential charges against several operators of these bikes. They include: driving a motor vehicle with no insurance, failing to wear a helmet, failing to have proper side marker lamps, improper license/no license,no license plates, no regis- tration and driving on a highway with improper tires. Police have a warning to parents: restrict the oper- ation of these pocket bikes and be present when they're in use. softball baseba repor- Exeter/Hensall (EH) girls pee wee softball July 4 Exeter/Hensall (23) @ Listowel #I (6) Starting pitcher Karly Bryson Relief pitcher: Janelle Clarke Exeter/Hensall runs: Alyssa Sweitzer (2), Janelle Clarke (3), Marlee Baehnisch (3), Karly Bryson (4), Mikayla Keller (3), Claire Tuckey (3), Liz Case (2), Annick Maes (2), Christine Maes Play of the game: Grand slam homerun hit by Karly Bryson July 5 Sebringville 7 @ Exeter/Hensall 19 Starting pitcher: Marlee Baehnisch Relief pitcher: Liz Case Exeter/Hensall runs: Alyssa Sweitzer, Liz Case (3), Marlee Baehnisch (3), Karly Bryson (3), Janelle Clarke (3), Annick Maes (2), Claire Tuckey, Mikayla Keller (3), Caroline Eineke, Brittany Nicholls Play of the game: Homeruns hits by Karly Bryson and Marlee Baehnisch July 8 Exeter tournament game one Wyoming 24 @ Exeter/Hensall 11 Starting pitcher: Karly Bryson Relief pitcher: Janelle Clarke Exeter/Hensall runs: Alyssa Sweitzer, Liz Case (2), Janelle Clarke (2), Karly Bryson, Annick Maes, Christine Maes, Mikayla Keller (2), Amanda Schneider July 9 Game two St. Marys 13 @ Exeter 15 Starting pitcher: Janelle Clarke Relief pitcher: Liz Case Exeter/Hensall runs: Alyssa Sweitzer (3), Liz Case (3), Janelle Clarke (3), Karly Bryson (2), Claire Tuckey (2), Jillian Clarke, Brittany Nicholls Play of the game: Homerun hit by Janelle Clarke July 9 Game three Crediton 18 @ Exeter/Hensall 10 Starting pitcher: Karly Bryson Relief pitchers: Janelle Clarke and Amanda Schneider Exeter/Hensall runs: Alyssa Sweitzer, Liz Case (2), Janelle Clarke (2), Karly Bryson, Claire Tuckey, Annick Maes, Mikayla Keller, Caroline Eineke July 9 'C' final St Marys 10 @ Exeter 18 Starting pitcher: Janelle Clarke Relief pitcher: Liz Case Exeter/Hensall runs: Alyssa Sweitzer, Liz Case (2), Janelle Clarke (3), Karly Bryson (3), Amanda Schneider, Claire Tuckey, Annick Maes (2), Christine Maes, Mikayla Keller, Brittany Nicholls, Jillian Clarke Play of the game: homeruns hit by Karly Bryson and Janelle Clarke Comments: Exeter/Hensall wins 'C' championship -great tourna- ment girls! 1