The Wingham Advance-Times, 1983-05-18, Page 15Page 14—The Wingham Advance -Times, May 18, 1983
JIM LeGRAND. was the winner of both the executive
Skinn, and the most valuable player award,
Wingham Ironmen last season. The club held its awards
trophy, presented by
Skinn,
banquet Saturday
presented
by Brian
George
for the
night.
hers' auxiliary
wraps up its :s son
By Mary Lou Cameron
The final meeting of the
1982-83 season of the
Mothers' Auxiliary to
Wingham Minor Hockey was
held recently to round up the
year's business. The ladies
expressed thanks to all the
volunteers over the season
and said it was a very suc-
cessful one.
The auxiliary will have a
substantial donation to make
to minor hockey this fall to
help defray expenses for the
1983-84 season. Special
mention to the booth cap-
tains who really work well
with their teams to organize
the work weeks.
The '83 executive extends
its thanks to the members of
the Wingham Legion who
sponsored a terrific awards
day celebration. They fed
lunch to all those enrolled in
minor hockey and supplied
their auditorium for the
presentation ceremonies. It
AWARD-WINNING IRONMEN—Jim LeGrand won the
rookie award, Ken Cousins was the top scorer and they
shared the three -star award for the Wingham Ironmen
last season. The trophies were presented by Brian
Skinn, Doug Finley and Doug Skinn during the club
award night Saturday at the Wingham Armouries.
WINGHAM IRONMEN AWARDS went to Dave Mont-
gomery, most improved player, and Ken Cousins, Don
Higgins Memorial Trophy for sportsmanship, at the
team's awards banquet Saturday night. Making
presentations are Terry Merkley and Peter Bauer.
the
THE FORDWICH BOWLING LEAGUE held its annual
dinner and awards banquet at the Anglican Church in
Fordwich. Winners of the first half of the season are:
back, Roy Kennedy, Scott McLean, Murray Wilson,
Dave Dinsmore; front, Millie Nixon and Debbie Fallis.
made a special farewell to
the hockey season.
To all the companies who
supplied prizes for draws
throughout the year, thanks.
It was greatly appreciated.
The ladies also were pleased
that so many winners were
local people.
Joan Pollard was the
liaison person from the
minor hockey executive and
she certainly was an en-
thusiastic member at
meetings. She is thanked for
her efforts on both
executives.
A history book has been
compiled to commemorate
the auxiliary's tenth year. It
is to be kept in the trophy
case for future years.
President Dianne Thyme
said she was pleased with the
year and the incoming
president, Mary Houghton,
is hoping for the same ex-
cellent response for her
executive. Special thanks to
Marlene Foxton for her
tremendous job as treasurer.
Agri -Lotto
draw winners
The first draw of the
Teeswater Agri -Lotto 300
Club for '83-84 was held May
10 with Don Gowland of RR
2, Teeswater, winning the
$500 prize.
Six prizes of $100 each
went to: Florence Grant,
Teeswater ; Bruce and Helen
Keith, RR 2, Teeswater; Ron
McKague, Walkerton; Ian
and Andy Grant, . RR 1,
Formosa; Lloyd McPherson,
RR 3, Teeswater; Ralph and
Debbie Metcalfe, RR 1,
Clifford.
Eleven tables
at last euchre
BLUEVALE — The last
euchre party of the season
was held Monday night in the
Bluevale Community Hall
with 11 tables in play.
High prizes were won by
Winnie Boyd and Harvey
Timm. Low winners were
Priscilla Bray and Gordon
Louttit.
Golf
Club
News
The summer months are.
shaping up as busy ones at
the Wingham Golf Club.
Several in -club activities are
starting in May such as the
opening of the Sunday
Morning Sinners group, the
Wednesday Night Men's
(tonight) and the Friday
"Mixed Nights" 'opening
May 27.
These mixed nights will be
held every Friday evening
and will feature dances and
card games tied in with a
nine -hole golf event and a
dinner special.
Free clinics will be held for
the ladies Tuesdays and
Thursdays at 1 p.m. and
there will be free lessons for
the active juniors. Other
features offered this year
will be: preferred starting
times Saturdays and Sun-
days which can be booked by
members; special tour-
naments for members;
locker facilities and club
storage; lessons from the
club professional, Ron
Knight, and his assistant,
Scott Shuker; and a fully -
stocked pro shop.
Other events of note
starting in June are the
"Beat the Pro" tour-
naments, the beginning of
the McKinney Tray
elimination, the men's two -
ball best and the ladies"
invitational tournament.
Mr. Knight reminds
golfers that the club house is
open from 8 a.m. in the
morning and a new menu is
being featured.
brownie
corner
The following Brownies
earned badges: Lisa
Alexander, thrift badge;
Kendra Machan, book -
lover's; Shannon Robin-
son, explorer's. All the
Brownies received service
stars.
Dawn Craig did Brownies
in other lands. Group A
discussed their camp, Group
B worked on their banquet
favors and Group C did
activities involving balls,
ropes and bean bags.
The Brownies are still
selling cookies.
`ptimists re rt quite
a good catch at derby
Despite having to contend
with weather that only a fish
could love, the Wingham
Optimists report a good
turnout for their recent fish
derby.
A total of about 400 fish
were caught and about 20
tags were turned in, for a
reward of $5.00 per tag. The
club handed out 10 hats, 10
lures and 125 grab bags to
the young fishermen (and
women) .
The derby will continue
through the summer until
the end of September, with
the club paying $5.00 for each
tagged fish turned in. The
tags (not the fish) can be
turned in at Elliott's Lunch
Bar on Diagonal Road.
Mixed league holds
FORDWICH — The 1982-83
bowling banquet for the
Fordwich Mixed League was
held last Tuesday evening at
the Anglican Church. The
ACW ladies catered the
meal.
Following the dinner, a
short business meeting was
held with President Carole
Hohenadel gi esiding. An
election for the 1983-84 of-
ficers wart held. They are:
nquet
president, Murray Wilson,
vice president, Bill Gilmer,
and secretary -treasurer,
Peggy Schneider. Following
the election, Gord Matheson
presented the trophies.
The meeting adjourned
with everyone saying they
hoped to return for the fall
season. If interested, call
Peggy Schneider at 291-2986.
Spares also are urgently
needed.
INDIVIDUAL AWARD WINNERS from the Fordwich
Mixed Bowling League received their trophies at a din-
ner held at the Anglican Church, Fordwich. Winners
are: back, Doug Browne, men's high single; Peter King,
most improved man; Murray Wilson, men's high triple;
Dave Dinsmore, men's high average; front, Peggy
Schneider ladies' high triple; Jean Ashley, ladies' high
average; Carole Hohenadel, ladies' high single. Absent
is Jeannette Reid, most improved lady.
SPORTING
GOODS
SALE
Thursday May 19, Friday May 20 & Saturday May 21
At the Wingham Sales Arena
Rods, Reels, Fishing Lines, Hooks, Sinkers, Lures, Tackle
Boxes, 12 gauge Shotshells, 22 Ammo, Snorkel Sets, Rubber
Boots, Running Shoes, Balls & Much Morel
Included in this sale are many tools such as Socket Sets,
Flier Sets, Hammers and various other handy tools which are
a must in the boat or around the cottage!
Make Sure You Look Outside
For Our Truckload Of
Bedding Plants, Daisies, Marigolds, Petunias
and other Plants on Sale for 3 Days Only at Wholesale Prices!
While At The Sale
See Our
Belk Foods, Canned Goods, Clothing, Footwear,
Carpet, No Wax Elooring, as well as Used Furnitnre
All at the Wingham Sales Arena
OPEN MONDAY TO SATURDAY 9 AM - 6 PM
FRIDAY NIGHTS TILL 9 PM
TERMS: Cash, Visa, Mastercard and Known Cheques
WINGHAM SALES ARENA
Just North of Wingham on Hwy. 4 357-1730