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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1990-05-09, Page 151 E HURQN EXPOSITOR, MAY' !, World's most popular sport returns to, St. Colufliban BY TONY ARTS After a sir year absence the tradition is back! This year, St. Columban bas entered a men's team in the 2nd Divisiom of the Western Ontario Soccer League, formerly known to most as the London and District Soccer League. St. Columban's opponents this year will be London Spurs, Nairn, Wallaceburg, Exeter, Sarnia and two teams from Chatham. It was a number one priority to give local players every opportunity to commit themselves to playing for the men's team. After seven or eight practises and one ex- hibition game with London Spurs St. Col- umban has signed every local player that made an honest effort to play. As a result, 10 out of the 16 players that have signed to make up the men's team are all locals. They include Jason Dietz, Terry Sloan, Tony Arts, Dean Martin, Mike Murray, Ben Murray, Sean Melady, Steve Ryan, Wayne Regan and Jason Cooper. The other six players consist of two frtim Lucan, one from Kirkton and three from London. • Although it is a well known fact to the rest of the world that soccer is indeed the world's most popular sport, here in Canada and the United States sports such as hockey, baseball and football dominate. However, soccer is becoming more and more popular -every- year in North America. An indicator of that is the fact that the United States is hosting the World A SAVE! - Lisa Henderson makes a flying leap for the ball dur- the Goderich Vikings 1-0 in the contest. Elliott photo.• ing girls' high school soccer action last week. Seaforth defeated Mere' i ants look forward to great • season wIth newt returning players The Seaforth Merchants Senior Men's baseball team anticipates a prosperous 1990 season, thanks to the acquisition of new players and the experience offered by the old. The Merchants begin their fourth season Tuesday, May 15 in Exeter against the Express. Game time is 6:30 p.m. I think the addition of new players, coupled with the experience of those players who have been with the Merchants since the beginning should make for a bet- ter season:, commented player/coach Marc Robinet. "Our pitching should be strong — with more depth. Our defence can always be better, but it should be good. And our of- Seaforth lawn bowlers ready The Seaforth Lawn Bowling Club members and Associates wound up the fall and spring socials with a banquet at the Legion Hall. President Jack Muir extend- ed a welcome to all present, and especially to former members Jack and Donna Pat- terson who are now residing in Stratford and to Clare Reith who is still a member of the Seaforth Club but now resides in Zurich. A note was read from former members Mel and Esther Brady of St. Mary's expressing their regret at not be- ing able to attend due to prior commitments. Following dinner, euchre and bridge were played and winners for bridge were: High ladies score - Donna Patterson; High man - Gordon Scott and Law score - Lloyd Rowatt. Euchre winners were: Ladies high - Agnes Eyre; Ladies lone hands - Isabelle Hunt; Ladies low - Minnie Walters; Men's high - Viola Taylor (played as a man); Men's lone hands - Bill Brown and Men's low - Rachel Riehl (played as a man). Jack informed all members that the first pot luck supper of the season will be held at the club house on May 21st. There will be lawn bowling on the greens in the after- noon, weather permitting. He then asked Mary Finlayson, on behalf of the club, to present Neil Bell with a small token in ap- preciation of his work as green's keeper last season. Also, he and Edna were wish- ed a good trip as they are enjoying a reu- nion in Holland at this time. The men have been busy working on the greens and the lights have been put up, the benches out and the ladies will soon be having a housekeeping bee. Our Florida vacationers are all return- ing, well -tanned and all signs point to a good season at the Lawn Bowling Club. The Seniors Games Lawn Bowling is scheduled for May 25th at 10:30 a.m. Good bowling to all! fence looks promising and should be com- petitive with other teams." The Merchants will tackle a 24 -game schedule this season and are expected to play 500 ball. Most games will be played Tuesday and Thursday evenings, with some doubleheaders planned for Sunday afternoons. All home games are played at Merchant Field, north of the Seaforth 'gh school. Competing against the Merchants again this year will be Exeter, Strathroy and Lakeside. Newcomers to the league, and replacing a now defunct Walkerton teann,. are, Kincardine and the„.London kings. New on the Seaforth roster are Terry Cox, formerly of Clinton, Doug Discepolo of Mitchell and Stratford Hillers Rick Boon and Bill Matetich. Those veterans return- ing include Robinet, Marty Bedard, Daryl O'Connell, John Cairns, Ray Anstett, Don Turney, Gus Feeney, Dave Garvick, Joe Aubin, Darren Crocker, Gerard Ryan, Graham Nesbitt, John Dale and John Wilson. Del Mitchelmore of Goderich and Dave Akey of Seaforth are also back with the team this year. The Merchants play, their first home game.Tuesday, May-22;at ainstnKlneaidine. Game time is 6:30 p.ih. f Cup Soccer Finals in 1994 for the first time ever. Closer to home, in St, Columban we are seeing the popularity of soccer increasing dramatically. As a result this year the St. Columban Soccer Club is supporting nine minor soccer teams and one men's team with players in all divisions ranging in age from eight right on up to 30 - and yes, even one 47 -year-old., With the addition of the men's team this year. St. Columban has achieved what every minor sport system is designed to do and that is to provide the support, skill, development, training and most of all the opportunity for local kids and adults to be able to select a sport which they enjoy and have fun playing. St. Columban soccer would appreciate your fan support throughout the year. Their first home game in this Sunday, May 13, at 4:00 p.m. in St. Columban. 990 — 15 WESTERN ONTAROQ.. SOCCER LEAGUEWIEN' 2nd DIVISION . HOME GAME SUNDAY, MAY 13 4:00 PAL . . ST. COLUMBAN . vs. LONDON SPURS ST. COLUMBAN SOCCER FIELD This Ad Sponsored By: TONY G. ARTS 5270794 SunLife The Seaforth & District Ringette Association would like to say Thank You to everyone who participated or helped in any way to make our 1990 Fashion Show such a success. THANK YOU ONE AND ALL! FORE MOMS OF COURSE! We have an excellent selectionof sports clothing, golf equipment and accessories for Mother's Day givingl Terrific r. ew select . n of sweaters, shirts, sweatshirts, 1.00 CUP AND SAVE SEAFORTi',, MERCHA '',TS BASEBALL TEAM 1990 HO''': E SCHEi'ULE TUESDAY, MAY 22 THURSDAY, MAY 24 SUNDAY, MAY 27 SUN I AY, JUNE 3 THURSDAY, JUNE 21 TUESDAY, JUNE 26 SUN"AY, JULY 8 SUNDAY, JULY 15 TUESDAY, JULY 17 Kincardine at Seaforth 6:30 p.m. Exeter at Seaforth 6:30 p.m. Lakeside at Seaforth 1:00 p.m. DH Strathroy at Seaforth 1:00 p.m. DH Exeter at Seaforth 6:30 p.m. Kincardine at Seaforth 6:30 p.m. London at Seaforth 1:00 p.m. DH Kincardine at Seaforth 1:00 p.m. 011 Exeter at Seaforth 6:30 p.m. NO. 1 FAN - Jennifer Hugill shouts encouragement to her Seaforth High teammates from the sidelines while Goderich Viking opponents look on in dismay in the background. Goderich went down in defeat 1-0. Elliott photo. Klompen Feest set to go in Clinton CLINTON - Plans for the 10th anniver- sary celebrations of Klompen Feest, a Dutch festival, are pretty well wrapped up. Many committee chairmen have managed to find lots of extra helpers for things like gates and admissions, the beer garden, and serving at the barbecue. New to the Clinton festival this year will be shuttle tours to Folmar, the authentic windmill on Frank deJong's farm. These plans are still being finaliz- ed. The cost will be $3 per person for the ride and a 20 minute tour. The weekend entertainment is pretty well wrapped up, except for the Saturday morning children special, and the confir- ming of plans for a celebrity sports game of some sort. Organizers of Klompen Feest are pro- ud to have the Netherlands Dekikvoschen band visiting this year to entertain the crowds. This comical brass band' sings and dances as well. They are guests of the Dykehoppers of London, who happen to be making their eighth appearance at the festival. Also performing will be the Brabanders, Kitchener's Dutch Boy Drum and Bugle Corp, and the Goderich Laketown Band. Six other bands are also booked to participate in the 10th anniver- sary parade, to be held on Saturday mor- ning, May 19. Organizers are hoping for much community participation to make this parade a first rate success. Admission prices to the festival are $4 this year for adults, and $2 for children 10 and under. Preschoolers can attend the festivities for free. On the Friday night of the festivities, May 18, the CKNX Barn Dance will be held. This event will offer good country style entertainment from 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., with a dance to follow from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Getting back to Klompen Feest, however, concession booths are still available. Anyone interested in a booth should contact Bert Greidanus at 523-9559 for more information. Once again this year, the chicken barbecue will have two sittings, and prices this year have been reduced because the festival organizers were for- tunate enough to receive free chicken. Admission for the barbecue is $5 for adults and $2.50 for children 10 and under. Preschoolers eat free. Net proceeds from this year's Klompen Feest activities will go towards the Clin- ton Pdblic Hospital X-ray Fund. Danny Nolan, Frank Verberne, Brian Murray & Tony Arts. Sporting the new uniforms are J.D. Nolan (9) and Adam Nolan (almost 11). THANK YOU St. Columban Minor Soccer found itself short of soccer uniforms this year. Registration for 1990 jumped to 125 Children (85 Children in 1989). The Association led by Brian Murray, Danny Nolan, Tony Arts and Frank Verberne canvassed area businesses for uniform sponsors. St. Columban Minor Soccer would like to offer our sincere thanks to the following Businesses for their Generosity.... 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