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Clinton News-Record, 1985-2-20, Page 15Page 14—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20.1985 Sports From the stands By Rene Morejko Mustangs end season The Clinton Mustangs were eliminated from Junior ''C" hockey playoff action last week when they lost to Walkerton. They finished fifth with 23 points in the six team league, one position higher than last season. Mustang Manager Wayne Wiggins com- mented that the team made the playoffs with 21 points three years ago. This shows that the league is becoming more com- petitive and that the teams are improving. Hanover is an example of a team that is making the rest of the league work harder. In the 30 game schedule, they won 28 games and tied two for 58 points out of a possible 60. The Mustangs' play against Hanover varied. On Dec. 16 Hanover defeated the local team 11-1, but on Jan. 11, the Mustangs played a good game to come within one goal, scoring six to Hanover's seven. The 1984-'85 season saw the Mustangs get off to a fairly good start and then hit a mid- season slump. They won eight games and tied three. They also picked up four points after winning two protests. Tom Smith and Brad Armstrong led the 'Stangs scoring squad while Chris Ladd, Terry Bean and Pat Cronin shared the net - minding duties. But the rest of the team can't be overlooked as each player put forth a good effort. This season also saw a coaching change. Bob Zimmer, who was in his second year of coaching, was replaced by Dan Colquhoun. The decision was made because the ex- on since Nov. 23, defeating Port Elgin 13-3. The Mustangs won with only two• lines and two extras, leaving this spectator with the feeling that the change was exactly what the team needed. However, they lost their re- maining five games. Next season, Manager Wiggins feels that the team will have to work on their defence and goaltending. By strengthening these two aspects of their game, the Mustangs should better their end of season standings because scoring didn't seem to be a pro- blem. The Mustangs could score goals, but their opponents' offence beat the 'Stangs defence too frequently. Fan support would also help the . Mustangs. Knowing that the people in the community are interested in the team's ac- complishments could only urge each player on. Next sea on Coach Colquhoun will shape the Clinton Mustangs into a team he feels will do well in the league. As for this season, the Mustangs gave it a good shot. Although the snow is still very evident in town, spring sports are starting to enter the minds of baseball and soccer fans and players. Clinton minor sports is in need of volunteers to coach the local baseball and soccer teams this year. Those interested in lending a hand are asked to phone Dec Miller (baseball), John Preston (soccer) or ecutive felt that if a few alterations were Recreation Director Kevin Duguay. made, the team had the potential of making . the playoffs. And the night of Mr. Col- Winners in the January Junior C Booster quhoun's coaching debut t Jan. 17) the team Club draw were Lil Bernard and Al broke a losing streak which they had been Mathers, both of Clinton. ( Rec office to he furnished CLINTON - Council has approved recommendations for improvements and furniture purchases for the recreation director's office. Recreation Director Kevin Duguay has been working in temporary quarters in the library basement for the past 11 months. The area will be renovated to suitably accommodate his office, with additional room from summer staff and use by the LACAC group. ' Repairs and furnishings will cost $2,900. This cost includes construction of walls and an entrance area, along with office equipment and accessories. The recreation board and Mr: Duguay detailed their office needs at their January committee • meeting. Some equipment requests made by Mr. Duguay were postponed and will be considered as capital expenditures in 1986. "We need the equipment but we can't Turn to page 15 • R.R.S.P• l)eaciline Nt,tr(h 1 for I c3)t4 t.>\,rtimi re,u. . We riiu,t pion for our hnlec 1.11 urclelienclenre ,lnrl rec ogniie hoes• import,mt it is to ,,ter for retirement. \1 v'd like to ,,how you how you can'herietil from ,t ketrin•rnlent ti,t\ing� I'I,In ,uiif evhy having a ROYAL BANK RRSP make`, ,().nlIR h •'Call ,ul'c1 nl,tke .t I>er,(,n,rl ,rl,lir,intrl.l'ent, or drop in ,incl ,see uti (luring Chuck Wilson RRSP REPRESENTATIVE 482-3926 ROYAL BANK 68 VICTORIA ST., CLINTON 482-3926 T Clinton teams win six of 10 ga The Mites shutout Hensall, 7-0 during the Clinton Minor Hockey Weekend held Feb. 15-16. The various minor hockey teams hosted teams from Wingham, Exeter, Hensall, Blyth, Lucknow, Listowel, Lucan and Goderich. (Shelley McPhee photo) ' tes CLINTON - Hockey players of all ages travelled to the Clinton Arena to take part in the annual Minor Hockey Weekend that was held Feb. 15-16. Teams came from Wingham, Exeter, Hensall, Blyth Lucknow, Listowel, Lucan and Goderich to face-off against the Clinton minor hockeyteams. The Don Yeo Memorial Tropy, awarded to the most valuable Clinton Midget player annually at the tournament, was won by Troy Falconer. One of the weekend organizers, Jake DeRuyter, felt that the event went fairly well. "The crowds were down a little from last year, but I think that was because of the weather." The Clinton teams played a total of 10 games, winning six. Results from the tour- nament are: , Novice A: Clinton 5 - Wingham 2 Pee Wee A: Exeter 9 - Clinton 1 Bantam A: Clinton 4 - Exeter 1 Mites: Clinton 7 - Hensall 0 Pee Wee B: Blyth 4 - Clinton 2 Bantam B: Lucknow 4 - Clinton 1 Atom A : Clinton 5 - Listowel 3 Atom B: Clinton 2 - Exeter 1 Bantam C: Lucan 9 - Clinton 0 Midget: Clinton 15 - Goderich 6 Local merchants donated 95 draw prizes for the tournament. • vael' o) �l MIK Presents Farm Protection Strategies For 1985 If soybeans fall to '480. Chicago and interest rates rise to 17% YOU CAN MAKE MONEY! Protect your operation using agricultural options and financial futures. Learn how at Maitland Golf & Country Club TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26th, 1985 8 porn. - NO CHARGE Speaker: Walter McCarthy Registered Representative From RICHARDSON GREENSHIELDS of Canada Ltd. We will take time for everyone!. For further information CALL 524®7986 Clinton's Pee Wee B's (left) and Mites (right) were two of 10 teams who hosted other hockey teams from the area during their Minor Hockey Weekend. Clinton teams won six of the 10 games they played. The Pee Wee B's lost to Blyth, 4-2, Hensall, 7-0. (Shelley McPhee photos) but the Mites shutout OMP grant to help with expenses By Anne Narejko CLINTON - The Clinton Arena and Com- munity Centre is in need of repairs. A new condenser, valued at approximately $22,000, is number one on the list which also includes a new roof for the community centre and` smarj er upgrading projects to the vasooms, dressing rooms and floors. The recreation committee has applied for a portion of the Ontario Neighborhood Im- provement Program (ONIP) grant to help with the funding. Clinton Recreation will receive a portion of the $175,000 grant. Projects that are being looked at include an Optimist park, lawn bowling club and creative playground. Improvements "I feel that we should take advantage of this generous provincial grant. Based on in- vestigations and on the history of the recrea- tion department, as well as all aspects of operations which relate to the facilities, the community centre has to be considered for eligibility," stated Recreation Director Kevin Duguay. "The arena is in need of repair and improvement. It is an opportuni- ty the recreation committee can't ignore, nor should they be ignored." Mr. Duguay and Facilities Manager Butch Fleet were working on a five year • capital projects plan prior to their knowledge of the ONIP grant. "The grant will compliment our plans. It nieans expanding capital funding without creating an additional burden on the tax- payers," said Mr. Duguay, who with the assistance of Mr. Fleet, will be advising the rec committee on what needs to be done with the facilities. On the top of the capital projects list is the arena condenser. If it fails to function, the ice in the arena will melt. "The condenser for the arena will be covered (by the ()NIP grant), provided we make it a total arena improvement project. We've labelled it the Conutlunity ('entre Im- provement Project," said Councillor (lord Gerrits. "There are a bunch of little things that need to be done, plus we have to rutneniber tnat the projects are to be spread. out over three years." When the condenser is purchased, the rec committee has decided that it will be located on a tower instead of the roof. The present condenser has contributed to the sagging of the present roof. ."The tower will take the pressure of the roof. allow a person to stand under the con- denser to fix it and eep ou o eav , . children," explained Mr. Duguay. The roof was last repaired in 1973 and cost The majority of recreation committee $4,790. • members agree that the 19 -year-old con- Another project •at the arena is replacing denser is on its last legs and they have no the windows in the dressing rooms because reservations with putting the condenser at the wooden frames are rotting. the top of their priority list. Soft Services Also included in the cominunity,centre im- provements for 1985 are upgrading to the "Of the total grant, the goal is to spend 20 public washrooms, the four dressing rooms, per cent, give or take some, on soft ser - the front entrance and lobby doors. vices," explained Councillor Gerrits. The Both men's and ladies' washrooms re- dollar figure is $70,000,- split down the mid - quire floor resurfacing and the men's die between the grant and the town. Three projects considered. for the grant is an Optimist park, lawn bowling club house and a creative playground. • The Optimist park has an estimated cost of $30,000. The. Clinton Optimists are willing to pay $5,000 per year for three•years. "The park's located on the Fish and Game Club site," explained Mr. Duguay. "They've been working on a minor ball park for a cou- ple of years now and want the funding to help finish the project." The lawn bowling •club wants to update their club house by having a kitchen, washroom and lounge on their present pro- perty. The estimated cost is $60,000. The other project is a creative playground with an estimated cost of $18,000. At the recreation committee meeting, it was sug- gested that it be built at a school or the com- munity park: Mr. Duguay feels that the ONIP grant is a great opportunity for the Town of Clinton to repair and enhance their existing facilities. "At tithes the equipment inventory and facilities conditions are just barely hovering above adequate. No one can be blamed, but to be quite honest, there hasn't been enough attention given to maintenance," he said. "This is a chance to get back on our feet. This is the public`s facility, it's their money and we hope to make the best use of their money for lasting value." washroom needs stall upgrading. Dressing rooms one and two also need floor resurfacing while dressing rooms three • and four require painting and redecorating. The proposed front entrance improve- . ment is the replacement of one door. "There's a gap under one door, so this will be an energy conservation measure," ex- plained Mr. Duguay. As another energy conservation ineasure, Mr: Duguay hopes to replace and upgrade five lobby doors. The present doors are wooden and he'hopes to get steel insulated doors. He realizes that this type of door. will cost more, but believes that they will pay for themselves in three to four years. An important capital project which should be tackled in 1986 is the repairing of the en- tire community centre roof. "The arena roof is leaking in' six spots over the ice surface," said Mr. Fleet at the Feb. 14 'recreation committee meeting. He also stated that ,there were other places where the water was corning in through the roof. • Mr. Duguay feels that the major leaks can be patched up by employees at a ininrrnal cost so that the maintenance can be held off until 1986. "We also want to insulate over the auditorium. Right now we're heating the Atoms head into playoffs On Feb. 12 in Hensall the Clinton Atoms skated to'a convincing 10-2 triumph. Shaun Chipchase, Scott Jewitt and Mark Liver- more paced Clinton with four points each. Ctiipchase ran his season goal total to 48 as he dented the twine four times. It was the se- cond time this season Chipchase has Scored • four goals in a game. Scott Jewitt, with his great skating speed turned into a good jI itL. a • t ` A YES! YOU CAN HAVE YOUR MALI APPLIANCES REPAIRED! 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