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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1984-04-11, Page 1rving the communities and areas of ussels, Dublin, Hensall and Walton 50c a copy SEAFORTIH, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, 'ARI i 1i, i984 26 RAGES TWO SECTIONS Bantams win first aII-Ontario finals u.„ THE!:Vl11NNlNG TEAM Includes, back row, Ieft . b -right - Dave Akey, Brian Dupuis, Ron Pry .,barren Akey, Mike Sehoonderwoerd, Goit;;,Brown. Middle row, left to right: Mike Betties, Pt#t Murray, Steve Stapleton, Kevin „Oooper,'Steve ',Scfroeder, Terry Gray, Brad 8euttenmlller, Pat Moylan, Rick McLean, Joe Sfntthi Front row, left to right: Blair BeuOrman, Oharlle Akey, Don Moylan. For the first time in Seaforth minor hockey history, a local team has won an All Ontario finals title. The Seaforth Bantams played their fifth game on Sunday in the seven game series against Sutton to win the series four straight games, The first game was won by Sutton, Besides winning an Ontario Minor Hockey Association final,, the Bantams were the first Seaforth team in 30. years to advance to the final round in'OMHA playoffs. "We accomplished our goal for the season. We thought we had potential, we worked at it and it felt good to win," says Charlie Akey, Bantam coach. "At the start of the hockey season, 'we made the All -Ontario finals our team goal." Not only did the Bantams do well in the playoffs, their regular season statistics are excellent. The team lost three games in regular season .play, including one each to Mitchell, St, Marys and Durham. Three playoff games were lost to Forrest, Caledonia and Sutton. They only lost four of 15 playoff games. "We had an excellent season and an excellent record. But we didn't think we would face another team any tougher than Forrest in the playoffs. They were a good hockey club," says Mr. Akey. Though many fans are pleased with the team' s'accomplishments, recreation director Bryan Peter summed up the A11 -Ontario win in four words. "It obviously feels good." EXPECTED TO WIN "It's nice to see,a Seaforth team finally do it. After seeing the Bantams play their second game against Sutton in Seaforth, I expected Seaforth to win the series. Everybody did," says Mr. Peter. "They played well. The team played heads -up hockey and didn't lose their cool. It was up to them, and they did it," he says. At the final game in Sutton Friday night, several Sutton fans said their team lost the series because of too many penalties. Coach Akey agrees, Sutton tried to play goon hockey and they seemed to be coached that way. We realized they were head-hunting. 1 told the guys to stay away from the boards and play the middle of the ice,'' says Mr: Akey. "In Seaforth games, the rough stuff was penalized. Our system was to take the Sutton players off the puck and at the same time, control the game. "We were also a very strong hockey club. We have some talented hockey players. We won the series through speed and skirl," he says. A smaller ice surface in Sutton benefitted the Seaforth team when they or their rivals were penalized. Even when Seaforth • was playing three players to Sutton's five, they outskated and outscored the opposition. Coach Akey felt with fewer players on the ice, the skilled Seaforth players had room to manoeuvre. WILL TO WIN "We tended to put pressure on Sutton even when we were short-handed. But the penalties hurt Sutton. Our team had the will to win and they concentrated on playing hockey." The score of the final game was 7-1 in favor of Seaforth. Despite the score, Sutton never managed to score a goal. The fact that Seaforth scored on their own goalie less than 10 seconds in the opening period did not deter the team from winning. "The team was a little worried about putting the first goal in their own net. But I told them they had to skate the other way and that seemed to relieve the pressure," says Mr. Akey. "The team was ready 40 minutes before BANTAMS/ PAGE THREE Sea The kidnap -murder of a- ttte p4e-old Stratford boy was on the mit#e Worth t Public School grade one".dd$rit'";last week. During the morning gram one er • • - child asked God to look aff6"D itWS rr in, the boy whose body was found in Kinkora two days after he was abducted while coming home from school. The grade ones agree that the boy's death was very sad and they're prepared if a stranger ever tries to lure them into a car. A few boys joked that they'd give a stranger a karate chop or carry a jackknife in their pockets. But Carmen says he'd run away and scream for help. Michael would go to a Block Parent or any house and Jill would run away without saying a word to the stranger. It's important not to talk to a stranger kids because talking could be a trick to get ya close to the stranger who could then gra' you, says Sandra. And, the class age that the best thin,.g,to do when you find` adult to hefp ytou- it to tell that lady or man to phone the police so the stranger can be found before he or she hurts anybody. "Most of the kids have said they're scared by the incident but I think its a good thing to be scared about," says grade one teacher Mike Park. "We've gone on walks to find out where the Block Parents live." Each class at the public school spends some time every year talking about survival skills for children. says principal Gary Jewitt. "We don't want to scare the kids but at the same time we want to make Head-on collision ss Strc:ff'o,rd'murder of this business of not getting into ge cars. We .emphasize awareness ;tell the children to go directly .home sghool," hQ•says, . ay. Contois,..principal of . St.s Mt s, Separate School says, his students : sb spend time talking about the issue the family life and health programs.. "We don't dwell on it but we tell the children their mother and father should ,always know where they are. With mown children 1 tell them not to go with anyone whether they know the person or not unless we've given them permission." USE CODE WORD He also says that some parents use a code word with their children so that they listen for the secret word before they go with anyone. "This incident really makes you think. You hope you've prepared your child enough so he'll, know, what to do in the situation," says Mr.!' Contois. The murder pptodipted Seaforth,residents Marilyn )7ale to apply to become a Block Parent. "I've thought about it a long time now and this thing in Stratford is pretty close. I'm home 24 hours a day and there could be a little child out there needin help and he may not come to the house tare isn't a red and white sign. I'd be gla to help someone if I could," she says. •- Now is a good time to re-educate, children about child molesters, and to recruit new Block Parents, says Block Parent coordinator, Marion Clark. Though there are approximately 35 Block Parents in Seaforth now, it doesn't hurt to have more, she says. Just before the murder, INSIDE Mrs. Clark ordered 50 new signs. • Mother of a five-year-old and a seven year-old, Mrs. Clark talked about the murder with her children, r ;tp1d;them to . scream and holier and run away if anyone tries to pick -them up. And, if someone wants them to do something they don't want to do, they should say, No Way!' " she says. The Seaforth police department screens all applicants before they become Block Parents. The police also try to visit local schools once a year though they don't necessarily deal with the subject, says chief al Claus. arents should d eelgpf loving relationship with their child en and instruct them properly. They s ould a report any suspicious vehicles the police," he says. sends six to hospital A head-on collision involving two vehicles. two kilometres north of Clinton early Saturday morning sent sixeople to hospital. two of them with major injuries. The Goderich OPP reported that a 1979 Chevrolet driven by Paul E. Farquhar, 18, of RRI Clinton was southbound on Highway 4, when he collided with a 1979 Ford driven by Ralph Schuurman, 53, of RR1 Clinton. who was northbound. OPP said Farquhar was overtaking another vehicle when the accident occurred. The Clinton and Area Fire Department were called to the scene and used the jaws of life to rescue some of the victims from the wreckage. Ly -nn MacDonald, 16, of RRI Blvth, a passenger in the Farquhar vehicle was rushed to Clinton Hospital with major Science Fair winners on page 8 8-9 injuries. She was later transferred to Victoria Hospital in London were she is reported to be in fair condition. Another passenger in the vehicle, Marge Holmes, 16, of Clinton was also transferre to the London hospital. Mr. Farquh r received minor injuries and was reported V1t satisfactory condition in Clinton HospitalMylurray Sholdice, 19. of RR3, Walton, a Pais.senger in the Farquhar vehicle received mine* injuries and was released after treatment. Mr. Schuurman received minor injuries, while his passenger Janine Buffinga, 14, of RR 1 Clinton was admitted to Clinton Hospital and released later Saturday. The Goderich OPP estimated a total of 58.000 damage in the mishap. The Farquhar vehicle received 53,000 damage while Mr. Schuurman's car had 55,000 in damages. Spring cleaning in Dublin/ A3 Queen can't visit Hensall/ 414 Weather ideal for race Canoeists from throughout Ontario and Michigan participated in the 13th annual Seaforth Optimist Club canoe race on Sunday. "This year, the weather worked with us." said Arnold Stinnissen, race organizer. "It was an excellent day. Ralph Scofield who travelled from West Bloomfield. Michigan. to participate said "It was a good course. All the turns and rapids make it a challenging river. Scenic too." Forty-one canoes with 82 canoeists raced over ten miles of the twisting Bayfield River and president Bill Henderson reported entries in many classes were up over previous years. "We have never had more than four entries in the kayak class. This year we have eight." said Mr. Henderson. Including the Optimist club canoe. the Bayfield River had approximately 100 canoeists and kayakers in the river with over 300 spectators cheering them on at the starting point, the Egmondville bridge. "We couldn't have had a better day but it's too bad we can't match the weather and the water. The river is slower this year." Winners of the race which is under Ontario Marathon Canoe Racing Association rules were: kayaks, Bill Schmitz. Milford, Michigan, who covered the course in one hour and 31 minutes to win first place; second, Terry Chappel, Bramalea, and third, Ken Moore, Windsor. Men's experienced,the team of Rene Boogemans of Hensall and Ted Cowan Jr. of Brussels placed first; second, Peter Harboc- ian of Orillia and his brother Roger of Windsor; and third. Rick Kloss, Brueefield and Don Stoneman, Toronto. Mixed class. the team of Cathy Armstrong of Ottawa and Mike Devine of Toronto. placed first; second, Dick Kloss. and Robin Novak, hoth of Brucefield; and third, Kathy Hughes. Ottawa and Dale Weaver, Cobo- conk. Junior class. Dana Kloss and Kim Rathwell. both of Brueefield; second, Chris McDonald and Jamie Suplalat, both of Brueefield, and third Karen Cowan and Tricia Hawkins, both of Brussels. Service club class. first. Darryl Ruston and Rob Brown, hoth of Dublin, for Dublin Lions Club: Keith Miller and Jeremy Miller for Seaforth Optimist Club placed second, and third, Bill .Pinder and Dennis McCauley for Seaforth firemen. Family class, first place won by Mac Stewart and son. Bill, of R.R.1, Seaforth; second place won by Gary and Barbara Hawkins of Chatham, and third, by Wendy and Urbie Buwalda of R.R.4, Denfield. The men's amateur class, first, Ed Tait of Oakville and Rob Brownlie, Thedford; second. Rob Kruys and Corwin Pollett, both of London, and third, Ray Kettlewell and Bob Ramsay, both of Strathroy. Fritz Claver of Dublin was the lucky draw winner of a 17 foot Coleman canoe. "The canoeists were pleased with the river, the weather and the way the race was organized by the club," said Mr. Sttnnissen. Clubs show braided rugs in Brussels/ 83 pg�y llNDEX - Brussels /82 Classified /Al2, 13 Community Calendar /A3 Dublin /A4, 5 Entertainment /B12 Family /A9, 10 Farm /B5, 6 Hensall /A11, 14 Kids /88, 9 Obituaries /A10 Sports /A6, 7, 8 Walton /B3 WEATHER WAS perfect for the 13th annual Seaforth Optimist canoe race on Sunday. Over 40 canoes and eight kayaks took to the Bayfletd Diver for the 16 km: race. Though the river level was low, all but one canoe finished the race. (Wassink photo) 1 4