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Home My WebLink AboutThe Huron Expositor, 1987-07-01, Page 5DARTS AN ART -The Tri -County Games held June 22 and • 28 and hosted by Seaforth. were a tremendous success with 411 competitors and 28 communities; The darts event h9Icl in, the Seaforth Legion had many participants but Charlie Perkins and Barbara Scott rose above the rest to win the event for the second year, Mr. Perkins shows his, form of throwins darts isreally an art, Blake hoto THE HURON EXPOSITOR, JULY 1, 1987 •— A5 Seaforth seniors second in . Tri -County The District Seniors Games held June 22 and 23 went off without a hitch due to• the tremendous efforts of thecommittee members and volunteers, John Patterson, chairman of the District Games committee, said there ,was' lots of good competition and events were well thought out. "The hard work of the committee, .the con- venors, the people at registration and the lunch people led to a successful two days," said Mr, Patterson. Mayor Mf Ross was also pleased with the Games and the participation in them by the senior citizens, He said the two days were special and ad- ded it was an honor for Seaforth to host the Games. "With an event as, large and as successful. • as these Games, things do not Just happen, it is a combination of good planning and hard work from the committee," he said, "It takes a tremendous amount of people to make the Games work," The Games consisted of fourteen events - golf, • horseshoes, lawn . bowling, tennis, bridge, snooker, cribbage, darts, shuf- fleboard; erokinole,five-pin bowling, table tennis, carpet bowling and euchre -which at- tracted a total of 411 competitors from 28 communities, The overall winner was Mitchell with 103 points and Seaforth placed second, not very far behind with 90 points,- Parkhill came in third with only'42 points: tennis for ladies .00 and over, The team of. Seaforth was well represented in almost BertWalters, Art and Mary Finlayson, Bill every, event with Many wins and some se- Harris and Betty Hulley, won the five -pin Gond and third place finishes, Rod Doig won bowling event, Seaforth did not place at all the golf event for wens handicap 0-12, Blll in shuffleboard, crokinole, mens table ten - Harris placed third in mons handicap 13.18 nis, cribbage, euchre and contract bridge, and Barbara Scott won the ladies 20 and Winners of each event received an over handicap,Seaforth town pin, ,the shape of a green Laverne lioegy and Ivan Gardner teamed triliuni on a maple leaf with Ontario's crest up to win horseshoes for ages 55.04, In the centre and "Seaforth" written around The team of Bert Walters and Neil and the crest and a Tri -County pin, with Ontario Edna Bell won the lawnbowling event. And fieniors Games(OSG) in the centre -like on Harry Scott, retiring principal of Seaforth T-shirts and hats -on blue background and District High School; placed third in the printed in gold, Written around the outside mens singles tennis event forages.55-e4 __"—nn_the._red__border_was "Ontario . Seniors Charles arid Peggy Perkins won the mixed Games" in English and French. The pin was doubles . tennis event for ages 05.74: by ' the size of a large nickel. dt was gold on the back for the first place winners, Silver for second place winners and bronze for third place winners. The Games began with the Mayor throw- ing a ceremonial horseshoe instead of the tradtional lighting of the torch. It was aban- doned because of problems keeping it lit ih the past, The Seaforth committee decided horseshoes were the best alternative, The. High School Trumpet Band also performed 0 Canada and Rev, William Barber blessed Peggy Perkins also placed_ second in table the Gamesat the opening ceremony, . . default, butplayed against the team of Jack and Dorothy Honey .yby S o or Stove' of Mitchell for fun. • • In snooker, Ken Doig captured second place .and Barbara Scott and Charles Perkins teamed up to win the darts event, Carpet bowling was well represented by the team of John Patterson and Rachel Riehl who won in a close two out of three set .against a Mitchell team. LUCKY TICKET -A draw for a solid brass lamp and groceries was held during the Trl- County Seniors Games June 22 and 23, The lamp donated by Gary (Cub) Betties was worth $150. Ticket sales were excellent. Betty Felker, volunteer, left, watches as Irene Keutsch, Sebringville, fills out a ticket she hopes will be lucky. Her friend, Beth Kehna, Sebringville looks on. Blake photo • EASY DOES , IT -The , District Seniors Games hosted by Seaforth June 22 and 23 were a tremendous success with many events and participants. Seaforth" eventual- ly came out the second place winner after Mitchell. R. J.(Sandy) Doig concentrates on placing the shuffleboard ring In the most strategic spot -so his opponent, Betty Sutherland, Ilderton, won't gain •points. Blake photo WHAT'S MY SCORE -The District Seniors Games was a tremendous success with 28 communities participating and 411 competitors. Among the events played, lawnbowi- ing proved to capture many participants, including Bill Lamport, Exeter and his team who figure out their score at the end of a game. Biake.photo DEAL ME ONE -Organizers of the Tri -County Games got a good deal with 411 com- petitors making the event a success June 22 and 23. The Games hosted by Seaforth attracted 28 communities for a buSy two days of tum Viola Taylor, Left, and Isabella Rau, middle, deal the cards to their opponents in a competitive game of euchre held at ' the Seaforth Legion. Blake photo • SHAKLEE PRODUCTS -Nutritional Supplements .Btodegradabte Household Products ' -Perianal Care Products JACK STONE, Atwood 1400-265-2216 BOB McKINLEY R.R. 3 dLINTON, NeM 1L0 Representing your TOTAL FINANCIAL PLANNING NEEDS WE CAN PROVIDE YOUWit Annuities: • RRIF's. Business and Personal Life In. suratibe: Group Life, Health and Pension Plans. Income Replacement Pians. RRSP"s, GIt`s. Mutual Funds and Debentures LICANSEO WITH: 1UNIanufscturers Lr a tnkutsnee Company I ISM 4828714.-.. FINE ART OP TENNIS -Among the many evenly in the District Seniors Games held June 22 and 23, tennis was played under a dreary sky. Hatry Scott took advantage of the momentarily dry sky to take time out of his busy scheduate to play a few fond of tennis. Mr. Scott eventually carne in thtrd for the mens .singles for ages 55-64. Blake photo' • IS Electric Ltd. KIRKTON 1 229-8222 sex: US FOR ALL YOUR NEEDS.,.. • Industri®I • Farm • Residentitl:e1 • Pole Linc. Construction • Bucket Truck Service • Hydro Poles • Electric Motor iRiepd'ir+s • Rewinding •Soles 8. Service • •ForService Call 22918222 AFTER WOO P Nt CALL TOM RAP'SCN . 521<-164 CEREMONIAL TOSS - Mayor Alt Ross throws a horseshe to open the Trl'Gounty Seniors Games held June 22 and 23 in Seaforth. The traditional lighting 01 the torch was troublesome so Games officials opted for the horseshoe. Blake photo. 74 euraa eq.aft4 Voald a 'd ceateao SUMMER SCHOOL 1987 The Huron County Board of Education offers the following courses at Central Huron Secondary School, Clinton from Thursday, July 2nd to July 24th, 1987. Al SECONDARY July 2nd to July 24th 9 A.M. to 12:30 RM. IMPROVEMENT COURSES Mathematics 10 Mathematics 1A Mathematics 20 Mathematics 2A Mathematics 30 Mathematics 3A Mathematics 40 English 10 .English 1A English 20 English 2A English 30 English 3A English 40 English 4A Mathematics 4A SENIOR TUTORIALS An effort will be made to provide tutorial instruction for Senior Secondary student's for upgrading purposes. Individual application to the Summer School Principal is required. B. ELEMENTARY July 2nd to July 17th 9 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. Grade 7 - Remedial English Grade 7 - Remedial' Mathematics Grade 7 W Remedial English and Mathentat`res Grade 8 - Remedial English Grade 8 - Remedial Mathematics • Grade 8 - Remedial English and Mathematics C. DRIVER EDUCATION July 2nd to July 10th 9 AtM, to 12:30 PM. Fees: Secondary Credit Courses No Pee Elementary No Fee Driver Eduucation • $90.00 Registration forms and further information are available by calling the Summer StyhooI• Principal- or Registering at CHSS Clinton 482-2471. Frank MacDonald Principal "Summer school '198711 524.2365