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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1979-02-01, Page 14H tilt,A \F vt< l HAW \f21 �;`�ux ni�� ��JOAA fonder, l�lf Lockridge, dies in hospital Sports An active sportsman An sportsman who gained the respect of many through his work with the Western Ontario Athletic Association (WOAA) Alfred John Lockridge of Wingham, passedaway Friday, January 12 at the Wingham and District Hospital. He was in his 82nd year and death followed a brief illness. Mr. Lockridge was the son of the late John Lockridge and Mary Hergott and was born in Wingham on December 23, 1897. He attended school in Wingham (Lower Town) until G: ade. VIII, then went to Wingham'S upper town school. As a barefoot boy, he spent a great deal of time' around Field'.s Butcher Shop and after working there for some time, Mr. Field hired him as a partner. This relationship continued for several years until in 1935, Mr. Lockridge went into business tot -himself. After retiringfrom business he became treasurer of the WOAA which he, Doc Cruickshank and Tory Gregg organized in 1942. These three men must be described as builders and dedicated servants to all sportsmen, , women and children within the within the provincial boundaries served by the WOAA. Mr. Lockridge later served as secretary - .manager of the organization and was the last surviving life - member of WOAA. He gained respect from all teams in all sports within the jurisdiction of the WOAA for his fairness, understanding and ability to direct fair play from his office in a most capable manner. Mr. uck�idge had Also Lockrid e had als beer' active on other numterous boards and organizations -including serving on the Piblic School Board for 18 years; the Wingham Hospital Board; chair- man of the Separate School Board at the time the school was built; chairman of the artificial ice fund; instrumental in • formi .g the Wingham Figure Skating Club and arena manager for a number of years. He also played Intermediate hockey for some 20 years and guided teams in every category from Bantam upward, throughout the years, as well as field lacrosse. Mr. Lockridge was predeceased by two .wives, Mary Douce and Myra MacDonald. He is survived by his wife, the former Kathleen .(Fleming) Fogarty; two daughters, Mrs. Malcolm (Frances) MacCammon and Ruth Lockridge both ofToronto.; two Dr. of sons, Dr. Thomas J. Lockridge of Manchester, New Hampshire and Captain Douglas A. Lockridge, Montreal. There are ten grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Gilbert (Frances) Fraser of Niagara Falls, New York. He • was predeceased by two brothers, Sam and Walter. The late Alf Lockridge' rested at The Currie The Goderich Figure Skating club honored several skaters at Trophy day held recently; The winners included: Jennifer Huyck and Lisa Fisher in the i;ront. row were second in the novice 'dance competition and Cathy Gallow ••aild'her "partner Melaine Jeffrey were- third in the event. The back row. -- includes; Parti Roan. who along with sister, Leslie, won'1he novice (lau1N competition; 'Karen Dec,h.est and her partner. Anne Allan. were third in th ' ,: junior dance while John- Barger and •Av�ele.i'gh Coak combined tb 'win the Orm•andy Trophy. in the junior dance event. ( photo by Dave Sykes ) Skaters hold trophy day . The Goderich - Figure Skating Club.hosted a test day Saturday, January'20 with several skaters competing for trophies. -Judges--for .. the -day-long event were Carol Wheeler, Leanne Cossitt and Louise McGregor. Stacey Rean won the Candlelight trophy in novice free style with Sharon Cook, second and Elizabeth Cook. third. Melanie Jeffrey .cap- tured the - D and J Machine Shop trophy in the junior free style event and was followed by Leslie Rean and Eileen Vollick. The. Domtar Trophy for the -intermediate freestyle was won ' by Connie de Haas. Michele Harris and Lisa Varga finished second and third respectively. Tracey MacEwen won the Champion Trophy as the top senior freestyler. Patti and Leslie. Rean combined to win the Jeffrey trophy in the novice dance competition while Lisa Fisher and Jennifer Huyck were. 'second. Melanie Jeffrey and Cathy ,Gallow were third. The Orcnandy trophy for junior dance was won by. the pair of Aveleigh Cook and John Barger. Carol Dechert and Lisa Varga finished second and . Karen Dechert and Anne Allan were third. Connie de -Haas- and Michele Harris won the Craven trophy in the senior dance competition while Brenda Love and Tracey MacEwan were second. .. 'Mark Moore of Wingham won the senior open freestyle event and received the Hawes Memorial trophy. MacEwan finished second and George Dierolf,third. MacEwan combined with Brenda Love to win the Joe Raithby trophy in the pairs freestyle competition. .Harris and de Haas finished second if .i1Hes5=rip Fitness fits in. 1 kg'aarrrrapatnan® and Allan ' and Carol Dechert, third. , • Eileen Vollick was the recipient of the Marion Mills trophy as the most improved skater.- Peewees hammer Clinton Goderich defeated Clinton by two lopsided scores in peewee house league action last week. ' Goderich won the first' game of „the series 9-1 in Clinton and added a sedond'victory with a'5 1 win in . Gadcrich, Saturday, • Brian Hanna .led the Uoclerich ouence to the first game with six goal performance' with Scott Middel, Peter Conlon and "°Ken -Huff adding"single goals. Hanna- led Goderich to the second win with three goals • While Alex Schoemaker and Huff scored one apiece. - • Funeral Home. nn...... ..."" Mass was held Monday, January 15 at Sacred Heart Church where deceased was a member. Rev. A. J. Sonderup officiated. Final resting place, wilt be Wingham Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ken Zinn, Ken Ducharme, John McInnes, Ken Stevens, Abe 'Lewis ,and Jake Jutzi. Floral tributes were carried by Chris Newman and Ivan Gardner: Huromic sweep threatens Recall lead BY DAVE SYKES The Recalls managed a five -point performance against Roys Boys Monday and they needed every one to maintain a single point,lead in mens bowling. Jim Mero rolled a 271 single and Gord Chap- man added a 665 triple to raise the Recalls point total to 77, Heinz Sartori had a 256 - single and 706 triple for Roys Boys who have 64 points for the year. Huromic Metal moved to within one point of first place with a seven point sweep over Augies Doggie's. Larry Million led Huromic with a 280 single and 677 triple. Augie Stegenstad was" the. top Doggie with a 265 single and Don Carrick added a 635 triple. The Doggie's total remains at 61 points. Little Bowl remained in third place with 69 points ,but failed to gain ground on the leaders losing seven points to French. Bob Mills led the French sweep will' a oz.o single and 790 triple to boost the team's point total to 54. Jim McWhinney was the top Little Bowl bowler with a 290 single and 741 triple. Don Johnston's 240 single and 658 triple led the BDs to a five point performance over the Hopefuls and increased the teams season output to 61 points. Terry Ryan salvaged two points for the Hopefuls with a 271 single and 686 triple. The Hopefuls are in last spot with 49 points. In the final match the Signal -Stars ended a recent slump with a rare five -point night against the Tail Ends. Tom •Thumper Thompson came off the bench to spark the Stars with a 230 single and 607 triple and increase their season point total to 54. T. Willis led the Tail Ends with a 2'20 single and 568 triple. Sowarama set for Sunday 4 The annual Huron Snow frama cross country snowmobile run to raise money for crippled children is all set •for • this Sunday, February 4. The Huron Ride for Timmy raised over $27,000 last year when 327 snowmobilers rode the 100 mile course. The route this year has been altered slightly, and will start at Ray Potters Farm Equipment Dealership in Clinton, go up to Auburn, across to YBC bowlers in qualifying round With tl:e "4 -steps -to - stardom" tournament qualifying round in ef- fect, the b(".dlers in YBC Junior, Bantam and Senior league play are . trying their best to get on these teams. .• :The Banta;ns and Juniors will send six pl.ajfers epch to this. tournament, one to bowl •A 100 km. RALLY •ALL SNOWMOBILERS INVITED PROCEEDS TO THE ONTARIO ' SOCIETY FOR CRIPPLED CHILDREN 1 Date FEB. 4,1979 Place R.. POTTER'S, CLINTON Starting Time g e 10:30 a.m. For further information write or call: SNOWARAMA co JOE GIBSON R. R. 2, SEAFORTH . 482-3229 , Pkk up pledge sheets from any local snowmobile club members or wherever a poster is displayed. SPECIAL FEATURE Courtesy of AIR CANADA All riders eligible for draw for two tickets to any Air Canada destination. alone (singles) and fj,ve tb bow -1 together (team). The Seniors, because they have already had theh- major tournament before 1979, will be sending only one player. The bowlers will try to drop as, many pins as pos.sible,.. because. _total score decides winners. 'In regular league play, Doreta . Jackson led' the Junior uirls in both high single (188) and high triple' (488). Junior Boys leader was Terry Johnson with both high single (262) and high triple (634). In the Senior Girls, Shelly Culbert- had both high single (167) and Blyth, and •then back to Potters through Hullett °Townsliip•- As in other years, riders get pledges for the number of miles they travel, andthis year, the • minimum pledge was lowered to $15 from last year's $30. In the Wardep's Challenge, • ChampionRoad Machinery is of- fe.ring a trophy to the member of municipal council with the largest atrrlount of pledge money. The competitor bringing in the highest amount of pledge money $200 Bulova digital watch donated by Anstett Jewellers of Organizer Joe Gibson Clinton.of Hallett said that this. year, lunch will be available' at Clinton and Auburn, but won't be free in ' order for the com- mittee to cut expenses. Gas can also be .pur- chased at Clinton and $.lyth. - Local Lions, Kinsmen and Snowmobile clubs for Clinton, Goderich, Auburn, Colborne, Blycth, St. Helens, Hully Gully will be manning the checkpoints through the route, and will be able to give assistance• to any high triple__(430) and_in et.tll._1zC th_e..-Lecip.rent_o __s.nowmobil er•: Senior Boys, Terry Ryan• had both high single (206) • and high triple (563). 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