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Home My WebLink AboutThe Huron Expositor, 1983-02-16, Page 13food basketball tourney fails to attract crowd This e'ar's Golden Bear Classic was a resounding success from .a basketball standpoint but a big disappointment from a fan standpoint. For those few town people who ventured in to the SDHS gym, the games provided excellent entertainment. The Golden Bears put on a scoring display Friday evening and defeated Kincardine 102-69. On Saturday they played an excellent game, defeating the highly rated Huron Park Huskies from Woodstock 84-76. The championship game against South Huron was not one of the team's better games, but South Huron has an excellent team and were full value for their tournament win by a score of 65-45. The home tournament was the last one of the year forthe team. Of the seven tournaments the Bears entered. they won Scales two, won one consolationchampionship and reached the finals in another. "When you consider that these tournaments were made up of "AA" and "AAA" schools, our senior team has had an outstandingly successful tournament season," says Golden Bears coach, Terry Johnston. One of the team's two goals for the season has been met, as last week they clinched a playoff spot in the Huron Perth Conference. The other goal is to reach the finals of the WOSSA "A" championship's which will be held in Parkhill on Mar. 4 and 5. The teams members are two time defending champions of WOSSA "A". Members of the team are Tony Nielsen, Eddie Nielsen, Ron Godkin, Kevin Soren- son, Dave Murray, Wayne Ryan, Rob Core, Phil Menary and Don Hickson. THE HURON EXPOSITOR, FEBRUARY 18, 1983 A13 Opinion Year of achievements The Seaforth Junior 'D' Centenaires lost in their bid to gain a playoff spot after Exeter beat Belmont, last Friday and ' . squeezed into the fourth place position and a berth in the playoffs. Because of the loss, this season's hard work combined with a small amount of luck, has come to a premature end. It was unfortunate for both the fans who have given their team tremendous support through thick and thin and for the players who could have done well in a playoff position. The Centenaires can be proud of their achievements this year, after sitting in the league cellar last year. The team got off to a good start in the beginning of the season, establishing themselves as a possible league contender. However. by mid-season they were struggling with an on -again -off' -again style of hockey, After a coaching) change the team caught tare J With several win streaks the team quickly gained in points and moved into a fourth playoff position. Play improved consider- ably, with solid passing patterns and consistent play.'It was exciting hockey in a tnajority of games. The team had 101 goals less scored against it than in 1981-82 and increased the scoring average. The team was also able to build on a number of younger players, which should ensure a good, solid, and strong club next year. Added to these assets is a strong and loyal group of supporters who have enjoyed the regular season games. The Centenaires have much to look forward to next season. With a steady improvement in play and even greater fan support, they will be difficult to stop. For the time being they should pause and reflect on the accomplishments of this season and look ahead to the future. The team has potential to top the league. Hopefully next, year. A LETTER An interesting letter was published in the February issue of the Seaforth and District Minor Hockey Association's newsletter, regarding a young hockey player's wish to quit playing the game. The letter, based on a report by Toronto Star reporter Bill Walker, outlines the pressures faced by young hockey players from adults who take the game too seriously. The letter could apply to any sport where the children face adult pressure on several fronts. The young player writes to hisaredts that he is tired of the constant fighting between parents, coaches, and referees. He is tired of pressure from his parents to perform and become one of the team's top players, despite having a problem skating up -to -par with other teammates. It also mentions arguments between the coach and father, which place the young player in a difficult positionplaining to the other players on the tearhy he is getting special treatment in a situation where he is caught in the middle of playing for the all-star team or going back to house league. At the heart of the letter is the fact that parents' involvement in sports can be damaging not only to the sport itself butto the enthusiasm and enjoyment of young players. We are probably all guilty of having pressured our youngsters at one time or another to excel beyond their limits. Many of us might have experienced similar pressure when we were young and playing hockey, baseball or other sports. However. this letter should be an eye-opening for many parents. They might reflect on their own experiences and on whether or not they are pressuring their youngsters. Involvement by everyone is essential to promote and grow in any sports, but enjoyment should be the key. FromsPs ...,_. ._,_._0401V0..,.....,••,••real On Feb. 14 there was a Valentine's dance for grade -7 ; and 6 students at SPS. Feb. 7-11 Mrs. Kemp, the 1 vice-principal of Seaforth P.S. taught at Huron Centen- , nial School. He was involved in a special project called Famfest a K-8 unit which h focused on families. Mr. 3 Kemp was the resource per- son on native families. Mr. 3 Laurie, a teacher at Huron 1 Centennial School, taught at ; S.P.S. for the week. -Vicki Gordon The last couple of day's 1 Mrs. Griffin's music class for grade 7 has been devoted to a unit on brass instruments. s Each person received a list of 1 question and started answer- ing them from different sources of information. It was s find out t��#�,�� ' rather interesting to this information on brass instruments. For one period students had an opportunity to play different instruments. Lori Anstett, Amy Van Den Akker, Sherry Hoegy, Leanne Whitmore, Elizabeth Boven, Connie McClure, Scott La- mont, Scott 7'eall, Mark Reid and Roseanne Clubine from Mrs. Thomas's rode 6 class at Seaforth Public School are doing a science project on video taping. In their first class on Friday they were shown how to work the cameras and to video tape. They say it's"really fun because it's very interesting. Also they realize how many mistakes real T.V. movies have. -Jeff Wilbee Cathy Nicholson SHIP YOUR CATTLE THE CO-OP WAY 1 5' YOUR U.C.O. SHIPPER IS 5' 1 1 1 1 UNITED CO-OPERATIVES OF ONTARIO ONTARIO STOCK YARDS (418] 767-1143 O'ROURKE TRANSPORT DAVID OR BRYAN 345-2913 RESIDENCE - 348-9009 Shipping Day - Every Tuesday Morning COME TALK MONEY! The representative for the Clinton/Sea- forth territory will be In the area on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month: HUDDLE—Terry Johnston, coach of SDHS Bears gives his team a little pep talk during a time out. The tournament featured some excellent basketball, despite poor spectator response. (Hook photo) WINNERS—Eddie Nielsen (right) of the SDHS Bears attempts to gain control of the ball during the first game of the Golden Bear basketball tournament. The team went on to defeat Kincardine 102-69. (Hook photo) Good attendence ... . 'ontinued from page 10 Cliff Ashton and Cliff Hen• derson. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Henderson on the occasion of their 35th wedding anniversary. Cele- brating with them on S tur- day evening were his mdther Mrs. George Henderson, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hender- son, Mr. and Mrs. W. Holland, Mr. and Mrs. Stew- art Chamney and Mr. and Mrs. R. Webster. Mr. Bert Walters is still confined to Stratford Hospi- tal. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Mc- Laughlin, Toronto visited Saturday with Mr. 'and Mrs. Ross Scott. Miss Brenda Broadfoot, Toronto spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. R. Broadfoot. Mr. and Mrs. Ron Scott, Willowdale, visited with his parents Mr. and Mrs. K. Scott on the weekend. From SPS Feb. 4 Grade 5R Mrs. Rileys class had a visitor who lives two concessions north of Winthrop, Gavin Wright. Mr. Wright lived in New Zealand with his father for 20 years and usually. helped shear sheep. Mr. Wright's dad owned 100 sheep and got 20 or 30 pounds of wool from one sheep. Mr. Wright now owns 20 sheep. By: Raube Beuerman In Grade 5, Feb. 7 in social studies class we are doing Australia. We decided we would pick an animal and learn everything about the animal we could. Today we are having a quiz on the animal we chose. Another thing we did was Plank. What is planking? Well, you see, you have two boards with ropes and you put the rope around your feet and try to walk with two other people. It was very difficult but fun. By: Nancy Godkin Council briefs R.R.S.P NO FEES - NO CHARGES DEADLINE FOR 1982 TAX YEAR IS MARCH 1, 1983 CURRENTLY PAYING ON THE VARIABLE PLAN 12 The Federal Business Development Bank is here to help you. Tell us of your plans to grow. We can offer you flexible financing, fixed or floating interest rates. Flexible financing is funding in many forms: medium and long-term loans, loan guarantees and equity participation. Presently, you may qualify for a Small Business Investment Grant and thus be entitled to up to a 4% rebate on ' . specified loan interest. We offer a brain bank of experienced peopie,'too. Come talk business with us. We'll tell you about financing, counselling, management training and government assistance programs. Whatever your need, we have the flexibility to help - just talk to us ,' CLINTONCOMMUNJ CREDIT UNION 1 t S Er , 482-3467 235-0640 Foran appointment, call FBDB Stratford and for McCllnchey at 271-5650ask Bob [collect) Mayor Ross, reporting from the fire board, said the new fire hall building roof trusses were being upgraded by Smith Constryction, under the auspices of the owner, Louis McNichol. A hose drying tower is being constructed by the company at the same time. "isn't that a little dangerous?" asked councillor Ellis. "The (fire) committee doesn't own the building yet." Councillor Mero said the hose tower construction should have been tendered. The mayor replied than the engineer okayed the donstruction and - "the committee felt comfort- able with it." Council passed a bylaw authorizing an agreement with the Huron board of education, agreeing to re- surface and provide lighting at the tennis courts at SDHS. Councillor Ellis asked what happens if the town finds it doesn't have enough money to live up to the agreement at budget time. The clerk noted the agreement can be terminated with 60 days notice. Councillor Ross reported he'd attended a joint BIA - LACAC meeting to view a slide presentation on protect- ing our heritage and "the economic benefits of an attractive town that people want to come to." The people with the plans of a lifetime. ' fHl '11 11) H1' (() ()HI HAiIVI ( )M!'A'') 1)1 c INAI)A Federal Business Banque federate Development Bank de developpement Your success is our only business Canada - Sports deadline Tuesday noon HELP FIGHT_ KIDNEY DISEAE. Give to the Kidney Foundation of Can..a HOCKEY TEAMS STILL NEEDED for the sayfleld No-Contaet Hockey Tournament, to be held FEBRUARY 2S-26-27 MARCH 4-5-6 OVER '2,000. 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