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Clinton News-Record, 1984-06-20, Page 1551:larittPd Min Sportsfest is furt for evpryorle Thanks to the supportive efforts by the Clinton Recreation Committee and local sporting groups, things are really being to take form for Clinton's participation in Kincardine's Sportsfest '84. The Sportsfest is a Sports Festival Weekend that is designed for fun, fellowship, participation and friendly competition in recreation sports. This year, the Lake Huron Zone Recreationists Association (LHZRA) will be hosting its 8th annual Sportsfest.. "Enjoying yourself and playing the game for the sake of playing are the main objectives. Sportsfest is for recreation and house league players, not for All Star teams," Host Director Keith Davidson said. Sportsfest began in Kincardine in 1976 and attracted between 1,200 and 1,500 participants. Since then, the event has escalated in popularity and last year in Seaforth, Sportsfest attracted between 2,500 and 3,000 participants. This year Sportsfest is introducing several new events. Kincardine Recreation Director Davidson said the new events are all being developed in Kincardine. He said he hopes that entries in the new events will spur friendly competition (between Kincardine and surrounding towns when Sportsfest is ov er. The new events include: Girls'' gymnastics, boys' ball hockey, youth judo, girls soccer, ladies' soccer, outdoor badminton, men's over 30's soccer, sailing, co-ed two pitch ball, archery, long distance swim, lawn darts, canoe races, board sailing, rugger, men's flag football, cycling, karate, and events for the mentally handicapped and buddies. In total, 36 events will occupy the time of Sportsfest '84 participants. Baseball will be one of the larger events at the Sportsfest. Interest high In Clinton interest in the Sportsfest is growing. On Monday, June 25 at 7 p.m. a information meeting concerning Sportsfest '84 will be held.. Event registration forms and detalia will be distributed at the meeting. The Clinton Recreation Committee Is doing its part in promoting participation in this year's Sportfest. Between $100 and $200 has been allocated by the Committee for Sportsfest. Most of the money is expected to be used to offset registration fees by some of the groups. Clintonians Kent Colquhoun and Colleen DeJong will play an key role in organizing Sportsfest '84 from recreation headquarters in Clinton. The two will work with Mr. Duguay in promoting recreational activities in Clinton. The Ministry of Tourism and Recreation, through the Experience '84 program, will be funding 75 per cent of their salaries. the Recreation Committee will pay the remaining 25 per cent. Kent and Colleen will also be involved in the organization of Clinton's Fun Olympics, the inter -county swim meet and any other special events sponsored by.the Recreation Committee. Mr. Duguay said that even though an official organizational- meeting for Sportsfest hasn't been held, in town, the response has been excellent. Lawn Bowling, euchre, men's ball hockey, minor baseball and minor soccer groups have already expressed an interest to participate. Mr. Duguay . said that there is 'a possibility of suffleboard, darts and men's and women's softball teams entering the Sportsfest. It is surprising what a little bit or organization can do! Everyone is urged to attend Sportsfest '84. On August 17, 18 and 19 the fun begins. No one will go home a loser. All participants will receive Sportsfest buttons and crests. Entry deadlines is on July 20. Entries are taken on - "first come, first served" basis. See you at the Sportsfest! Clinton Recreation. News Attention Clinton and Area residents! ! Registration for session one of swimming lessons and Playground will be held June 22 and 23. Swimming lessons and special pool courses registration will be held at the Clin- ton Swimming Pool both days from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Playground registration will be held at the Clinton Arena both daysfrom 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Details of both. programs can be found in the• Clinton Summer Recreation Guide, '84. Clinton Summer Recreation Guide The Clinton Summer Recreation Guide is now available at the following locations - News -Record, Town Office, Arena, Bartliff's, Pepo's, Pro Hardware and Ball ,4. and Mutch. Make sure you or your family has a copy of thisinformative brochure. Aquabics Aquabics? Exercise and enjoyable fitness activity at the Clinton Summer Pool! ! This new program is open to females ages 13 and over. For more information drop by the Pool during the Registration Days. Junior Ball Hockey Good News! The Clinton Junior. Ball Hockey Program will be returning in. early July. The program will run Wednesday and Friday afternoons. All regular participants would be eligible to participate in the Kin- cardine Sportsfest of August 17, 18, 19th, 1984. More, information next week. ,***************************** H'ULLY GULLY ANNIVERSARY SAVE -A- BRATION FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY — JUNE 22-24 Thank you for your continued support. I n appreciation we offer CRAZY PRICING * FOR 3 DAYS ONLY ! *1 �„% Financing available on most * 2 0 bikes (limited time to qualified buyers) * * SAVE BIG ON HONDA BIKES * * * HONDA VT -500's Start at $1995 cash (while they last) * * HONDA MAGNAS From $2495 cash (while they last) * itHONDA ATC 200's From $1499 cash (while they last) :IIONDA � * YOUME * 4- * its ,/1' 41( 41( _ i:i7i►67i::iids'rwyec .�swrii emr.o.sa•L 9NN4 1:! Ay:!a,�,.$�::?�`;�?�:1:�:?A!.fist:[tit�t�:4ei;R4:%b3.0-"?�::?;t!:?W�;f?Y1::R:'•:T.:;I4:S�ea::a;v;s,::,,... ..:n; z;.T.^.T.;::;:'.'$i HULLY GULLY SPORTS & RECREATION LIMITED R.R. #1 Varna, Ontario Phone 262.3318 Heavy Rains washed out the Hully Gully Expert National' Motocross Championships last Sunday. Pictured among the muck are discouraged riders who travelled from as far as Quebec and Alberta to compete in the races. July 2nd is a tentative rescheduled date for the race. (Rod Hilts photo) Goderich harness racing starts GODERICH RACEWAY Thursday, June 21, 1984 Post Time 7:45 PM RACE -1 PACE PURSE: 500 Claiming $1500 With Allowances MR. SUPER CRAIN GARMOR ENUFF SUNSHINE BYO LADY LUSH YVONNESJEFF, MARY JO SCOT TERRIFIC ELSTON MIRACLE SPORT RACE -2 PACE PURSE: 500 Maidens MELINDA WE L LINLOR LOIS LONDESBORO CHIEF KENNEDYS DELIGHT HIGHLAND RIDGE WINDSCREEN TARAVELLE T Watt W McLean R Henry J Muir B Graham R Mathers H Lester H Kennedy W Ozinga V Vanstone F Maguire H Kennedy R Henry C Young R Windsor RACES PACE PURSE: 600 Claiming Handicap $3000-$3500 With Allowances KENNEDYS SPECIAL 1-1 Kennedy RED OAK EXPRESS J Muir COBBITY KID A J Volland ILDERTON STAR R Battin KRISTIN KAY C Crandon CHIPWOOD MUFFIN R Henry DALLAS CHOICE R Windsor RACE -4 PACE PURSE: 500 Maidens KIM MATHERS APOPKA BYRD TERRIFIC EWE SUPER PEG FELICITY SKIPPER RED CARNATION DALLAS COWGIRL • RMathers • - W Rapson J Lester B Litt D Jewitt R Windsor W German STANLEY TOWNSHIP Swimming I July 16th 27th to register call: 262-5392 RACE -5 PACE PURSE: 550 Claiming Handicap $2000-$2500 With Allowances ROSEMONT RED SQUARE ARM JOHNNYS STARLITE OUTSTANDING COLT LEAMINGTON BOY LADY SCARLET, SUNRISE BINGO H Kennedy D Jewitt J Volland R Henry R Battin R.Mathers J Muir RACE -6 PACE PURSE: $600 Non Winners 2 Races Or • $1500 Lifetime LILLIAN DODGER R Henry REX G AMES J Duckworth , FAITHFUL MISSY • C Young SALES TAX R Windsor HIGHLAND VIRTUE J Muir RAIN SHOWER J Pollard • SARAWAK D Nickle RACE -7 PACE PURSE: 650 Claiming Handicap $4000-$5000 With Allowances LISSAS GIRL • W McLear}„ DAYLON'PRINCESS B Graham D CHAMP R Mathers • GOTTA MINUTE R Hodgins MERRYWOOD LIZ R Battin HIGHLAND OVATION ' J Muir SHIAWAY RED R Henry ;> !RACE -8 PACE PURSE: 550 Claiming Handicap $2000-$2500 With Allowances STANLEYS FILLY D Nickle JAY BEE SCAMP R Henry MISS KRISTA HAL W Dupee ' SITYLOH CALYPSO W Yager POPLAR LYNN • R Battin • HERMAN • J Muir MISS ELDIOS H Kennedy SATURDAY JUNE 23 9 am - 12 noon at the Clinton gall Park AGE GROUPS: 5-6 9-10 a -R .11-13 Activities will include hitting, running bases and throwing CLINTON OPTIMIST Cue T-8.11 ...for Bays and Okla ages 6 and under, SiaeiIng, June 30 at 10:30 anion Aran If inlereeted contact 482-3504 RACE -9 PACE PURSE: 800m N -W $900 L6: AE N -W 4 Races,Or$4500 Life THOMAS WHITNEY R J DIRECT HANDY SLIPPER • SETONS CHOICET RUSTIC HELENE ' RACE -10 PACE PURSE: 500 Claiming $1500 With Allowances BECKY HI PARSONS PRINCE WINDSPUN RAW FURY R W SCOUT COLONEIS SON MISS DAWNGLO Horses Drawn = 70 Horses Entered - 75 Total Purse - $5750 T Coates F Maguire C Fisher R Battin R Hodgins .R Henry V Kennedy W McLean R'Henry R Gudmann G Woolett H Kennedy J Watt BACHERT MEATS "Try our own smoked pork chops for the bar -b -q season* ,h CUSTOM KILLING, FREEZING 1/r Cutting & Wrapping KILL DAY ON TUESDAY aAll meat Gov't. Inspected on the farm 1 MILE EAST OF WALTON .14 :sy tn' ltllt' 887-9328 n washes ou uona s Heavy ,r dampened the Hully Gully tzfAck, but the spirits of the majority of riders from across Canada on Sunday for the Expert National Motocross Champion- ships held there. The Varna, Ontario, motocross facility had prepared the track in preparation for the forecasted rain, however, not to the ex- -tent that it fell. CMA chief referee, Bob St. Goddard of Winnipeg determined first that the races should be delayed in case the rain would stop. After the delay, and a continuing tor- rential downpour, with a forecast of even more, and the fact that muddier track condi- tions would develop, he determined the race would not be competitive enough for .a Na- tional event, With this in mind, St. Goddard made a Clearly unprecedented decisiof to ca +�tbe• event. Tia was the first time H r Gully organizers have had a race cancelled in Il years. At the present time, Bully Gully is at- tempting to reschedule the race to July 2nd immediately after the World 500 Grand Prix near, Durham, Ontario, when the champion- ship-calibre hampion-ship;calibre riders will be in the area again in order to Minimise their travel. �,, At. present,: the Canadian Motoreycle Associat'ionhas not determined an alternate date and organizers hope for a quick deci- sion on the July 2nd date. committee hires Food Concession Manager revamping of the Clinton Public School ball diamond. Earlier in the spring, the committee allocated $200 toward a screen and general maintenance of the diamond. An additional $500 was donated at their June 14 meeting for the purchase and application of stone dust. The committee is looking after $700 of the $1,200 revamping cost and Clinton Minor Ball will make up the difference. The ball diamond, located on the southwest corner of the public school playground is being fixed up so that Clinton minor ball and ladies teams can use the diamond. "Demand is exceeding supply and we,had to, look at maintaining it as a third ball diamond in town," Mr. Duguay explained. Mr. Duguay said that he will try to recover the cost of renovating the diamond where applicable. He said in the future he may ask for user donations. Mr. Duguay said that a user schedule will have to be devised for the diamond. Any groups interested in using the diamond, primarily for adult softball and minor ball should contact the Recreation Director. No user fee willbe asked for the bookings. By, Rod Hilts CLINTON - The Recreation Committee heye decided to hire a Food Concessions Manager following a decision to operate the' concessions below the grandstand in addition to the arena concessions. According to Recreation Director Kevin Duguay,. the committee announced the appointment of Pat Saundercock of Clinton as the Concessions Manager. "Pat's bringing with her a wealth of experience in the concession's business," Mr. Duguay said. Mr. Duguay said she has six year's experience working at the Drive -In Theatre and she has helped the Recreation' Committee for several years. Mrs. Saundercock will be responsible for overseeing the operation and staffing of the two concession booths. In the past, the Recreation Committee was only responsible for the arena concession, while the Clinton Raceway looked after the grandstand concession. Mr. Duguay said that negotiations with the Raceway Committee resulted in the Recreation Committee taking over the responsibility of the grandstand concession. The grandstand concession, will be open to support Community Park activities. A crew of 11 people were hired to work at both concessions throughout the summer. Some of the staff will be hired to. work in the winter as. well. Mr. Duguay said the committee is looking at increasing their revenue margin by a • minimum of 10 per cent through the operation of the grandstand booth. Money allocated The Recreation Committee is allocating between $100 and $200 to help some local groups register for Kincardine's Sportsfest. Mr. Duguay said the committee will be budgeting money to trip the group's offset registration. costs. Roller Skating losing popularity The committee discussed devising promotional schemes in an attempt to increase the number of people attending the town's roller skating sessions - which has dwindled by an estimated 20. per cent from last year's figures. Mr. Duguay proposed a "give-away night" at the rollerskating sessions. For the admission price, each participant is eligible to win door prizes consisting of tapes, records and other items, donated by local merchants. Mr. Duguay said a lot of interest has been expressed by local merchants on the plan. Mr. Duguay added that they will endeavor to keep up with popular music and keep the environment safe at the roller skating sessions. Public school ball diamond The Recreation Committee has committed an additional $500, toward to SEIG SHOES ' 2ND fLo R WAREHOUSEFEATURES :LADIES' SHOES THOUSANDS DISCONTINUED LINES ...SECONDS SURPLUS LINES ... ETC. $4. 3 PR. s10. 330 CLARENCE AT YORK IN DOWNTOWN LONDON Lawn bowlers give proposal - Three members of the Clinton Lawn Bowling Club presented an overview of their proposed club house at the Recreation Committee's June 14 meeting. Ken Flett, Walter Newcombe and Milford Durst explained the club's proposal and asked for the committee's support on the project. . The proposal includes tearing down the old club house and building a new one. Mr. Duguay explained that the club has to have an agreement 'with the municipality . before funding for ' the project can be obtained through federal and provincial grants., 1, ,,,., Mr. ' Duguay said that the committee. seemed to be in favor of overall concept of the proposal and were, "fairly • enthusiastic". The committee • is studying the issue further and will be meeting with the lawn bowling club in the future. Mitchell, Exeter and •Goderich have had similar . developments with their lawn bowling clubs. 1 2 x 4 2x6 V T WilW S k li ti akk SEAFORTH, ONTARIO NOK 1WO TELEPHONE 527-0910 WESTERN --RED CEDAR' .43 lin. ft. X81 lin. ft 2 x 1 0 4 x 4 1.37 lin. ft. 1.10 lin. ft. 2 x 8 1.10 lin. ft. —PRESSURE TREATED - 1 TREATED - 1x6 2x4 2x6 e37 lin. ft. .43 Inn. ft. .64 lin. ft. 2 x 8 .90 lin. ft. 2 x 1 0 1.14 lin. f°t. 4 x 4 .88 lin. ft. FULL SAWN —WESTERN HEMLOCK 2 x 10 .92 Inn. ft. 3 X 1 a 1.40 lin. ft. Because we were rained out on Father's Day... CLINTON IIACEWAY is offering This Sunday, June 24 is SENIOR CITIZEN'S DAY - Blanket Presentation by the Clinton Golden Radar Club ONTARIO'S FAMILY TRACK The place where the kids can enJoy themselves as much as Mom and Datil *New Bet A. Cash Mutual machines •2 Triactors - Dally Double - and Exactor wagering •10 Races *New Food and Refreshment areas "' *Covered Grandstand 'Playground and Picnic area *Supervised Swimming Pool RACING EVERY SUNDAY • .MINE 1I -SEPT 16 • AT 1'HE cLINTON 'FAIRGROUNDS POST 1UI' E 1:38 I M