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Clinton News-Record, 1984-08-29, Page 17Certified Augusta Wheat - "Certified Houser Wheat" In Hyland Brand Bags These varieties by any other name or in any other bag are not the same. You will not go wrong if you order these top yielding varieties from any Thompson Branch or Hyland seed dealer. Custom fertilizer spreading - Soil analysis fertilizer recommendations from a qualified staff Oran ton Port Albert 225-2360 529-790 t uuNTO 4,11 • Another out as the three pitch tournament at the Clinton Community Park progressed Saturday afternoon. The Optimist II team were over all winners while the Optimist I club were consolation winners. In all, seven teams played in the tourney. Optimist II wins first co-ed three pitch tournament CLINTON - The first ever co-ed three- timist I placed second and Lia Hoggarth pitch tournament in Clinton was held last third. Optimist II took the "B" division with weekend at the Community Park ball Towners placing second, Cindy Renner diamonds. According to Recreation Direc- third and Katimavictims finished fourth. tor Kevin Duguay, the entire day was a suc- "The winners will receive certificates and cess. He hopes to expand the tournament 'not trophies because the tournament was next year, emphasizing that the tournament not meant to be competitive. It was held as . is more for fun than competition. an experiment," commented Mr. Duguay. Winning the overall tournament was Op- Those participating in the tournament timist II. They defeated Jane Ladd's team 6 were asked to submit an evaluation form 5 in the final inning of play. Winning the con- prepared by recreation employees. From solation title was Optimist I, defeating the these forms, Mr. Duguay will determine Towners,10-3. whether there is enough interest in co-ed The seven teams participating in the tour- three pitch to hold another tournament next nament played two games apiece. The three year or the possibility of starting a league. teams in the "A" division played a round After glancing through the forms, he feels robin with Jane Ladd finishing on top, Op- that there is a definite interest in the sport. Clinton . participants put forth a good showing By Kevin Duguay following people i' teams: Clinton H2O Ratz Swimming team; second place in swim meet; Clinton Buccaneers Ball Hockey team, Championship runners-up in 10 team ball hockey tournament; Clinton Men's Basketball. team, Consolation Champions in basketball tournament; Bob Riehl and Joe Jankowski, Champions in men's doubles indoor badminton ,tourha'merit; and Bob Riehl, Champion in men's singles indoor badminton tournament. Clinton residents participated in euchre, men's ball hockey, badminton, tennis; men's basketball and the swim.meet. Next year's Sportsfest is in Exeter. Make plans to take part in this unique intercommunity Recreation event! ! The Lake Huron Zone Recreation Association Sportsfest '84 held in Kincardine on August 17, 18, 19 proved to be an enjoyable and successful event for Clinton participants. Sportsfest is a major summer intercornmunity event emphasizing fun, participation and the development of 'recreational sports and games. The success achieved by the Clinton participants is secondary to thegood time enjoyed by everyone. However, this success should not go unrecognized. Clinton residents should applaud those who performed so admirably in the events. Congratulations are extended to the The final of the 125 and 250 Expert Na- tional on Labour: Day, Sep embe be most competitive and best outdoor motocross event ever held in Canadian c0111 - petition. The top 100 riders in Canedianp motocross will be at Hully Gully, near Var- na, competing in the final round of the 1984 Expert Championships.. This includes. Canada's Number one plateholder Ross "Rollerball" Pederson of Medicine Hat, Alberta. , Pederson will be attempting to win his fifth consecutive National title. However, this may be harder than ever to accomplish this year. Along with Pederson, Mike Harn- �o.al . into �� ... w.. den of Oshawa, the number two ranked rider plus others like Pierre Couture of Drummondville, Quebec, and Tim. .Krough of North Vancouver, B.C., will be riding alongside some of the best Ontario has too - for. . Sarnia's Dave Beatty, one off the biggest surprises in the Expert Class has shown an exceptional performance and is currently in fifth position overall in the 1984 National standings. Scott Wilson of London, Ontario, one of the top Senior riders in 1983 has moved up into the ranks of the Expert riders and has already proven himself as one of the top con- tenders. Wilson, currently running in ninth spot. is separated from the top five r ders. by only 131elnts. Dull' Gully, track builder and last year's number three placed Ontario Open Est:wi ,. Chuck Collins of Varna, will be using his knowledge of his own track on September 3 in an atempt to fight off the challenge of Pederson and the others. At the Final Round of the Expert Na- tionals, spectators can. also see the top Senior and Schoolboy riders hit speeds of up to 120 km/h and flying as much as 100 feet through the air over Hully Gully's specially " designed National Track. Durii g.the Nationals intermission, Greg Baler will put on a snowmobile on water exhibition, keeping motorsport spectators on their feet all .afternoon. Twenty-three- year-old wenty three- year-old Balchin, who was the 1983 Cana- dian and World Water Cross Champion, has driven his 521cc 9700 Blizzard snowmobile over 40 miles across open water. • He was the 1983 Triple Crown Champion in watercrossing. During one of the three rounds held in Wolf Lake, Quebec he set the world record of 46 miles. For those who enjoy motorsports, Hully Gully's Labour Day shows will be a must. recreation program ideas needed for fall guide Attention Clinton and area residents! The Recreation Office has been temporarily located in the basement of the Clinton Public Library. The office will be at this location until the Town Hall offices are completed. Also note that our new phone number is 482- 3398. Fall Program Plans are in the making for the Clinton Fall Recreation Guide. This Brochure will contain information on recreation programs, arena schedule and events, community groups and much more. If there are any suggestions or ideas for recreation programs please contact the Recreation Director at 482-3398 as soon as possible. Recreation programs will include Learn -to - Skate, power skating, Trim -A -Size (afternoon and evenings), youth gymnastics, badminton, volleyball, music lessons, first aid course,. youth theatre events, Monday films, and more!! Arena News The Clinton Arena will be opening on September 17. A Clinton 1984 / 85 Arena Schedule and Special Event List will be advertised in this newspaper and the Clinton Fall Recreation Guide. Make sure you receive your copy. Central Huron Hockey School The sixth Annual Central Huron Hockey School is set for September 17-29 at the Clinton Arena. Two six day (Monday to Saturday) sessions for boys ages six to nine and 10-14 years, limit 30 participants per class, are now receiving registration. Information is available by picking up a Hockey School Brochure or by phoning the Clinton Arena 482-7731, or the Recreation Office 482-3398. Register early. Classes are limited. Pool News The Clinton Swimming Pool will close to the public on Sunday, September 2. The pool staff thank all those people who made use of the pool during the summer months. It was a busy and enjoyable summer.. See you next year. 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