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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1983-06-01, Page 11Wingham ride to Twenty boys from the Wingham Scout Troop ac- companied by leaders Marty Cretier and Philip Foxton rode out of town on their bicycles last Friday af- ternoon and headed for Goderich. After stopping for a picnic supper at a gravel pit near Westfield, the boys con- tinued on to the Point Farms Provincial Park at Goderich, where they pitched their tents and spent the night. After a breakfast at the camp, they went into Goderich where they visited the jail, museum and harbor and were taken boating and fishing courtesy of Dick Elliot. After supper, they played some mini -golf before returning to the camp. On Sunday, plans called for the boys to climb back onto their bikes for the return trip to Wingham, but some foul weather scrapped that and forced them totruck everything back. They did arrive home in time to catch the tail end of the bike rodeo, though. Mr. Cretier described the weekend as a very success- ful outing. All the boys (and leaders) survived the ride uts erich and they only encountered minor problems with one bike along the way — "not even so much as a flat tire." The senior patrol took charge of the camp and did a splendid job, he added, even finding time to take the boys on two hikes through the nature trails at the park. Upcoming events for the Wingham Scouts include a canoe trip and summer camp, both of which are currently in the planning stages. Seniors end term with dinner BLUEVALE — A potluck dinner closed the winter and spring terms of the Bluevale Senior Citizens Club Last week and appeased the appetites of 63 members and friends with a bounteous supply of country cooking. After a short period of business, more people gathered and a good time was had by dancing to music supplied by Gordon Wall, Sadie Tiffin and Alex Robertson of Wingham, as well as Jack Jenkins, Florence Johnston and Milt Boyd of Bluevale. J �J r CLZNTON 189 SEEMS STREET -7030 MIS WEEKEND: JUNE 3-44 FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY BOX OFFICE OPENS AT •:S PM/FIRST SHOW AT DUSK °THE MAN FROM SNOWY RIV E l 1 PLUS 2ND FEATURE IT'S TIME TO FEEL GOOD AGAI PARENTAL GUIDANCE MAX DUGAN RETURNS 1 PARENTAL GUIDANCE 1 LTCDM TIZATU Phone 357-1630 for 24 hour movie information Last Two days for this Academy Awad riming movie Wednesday and Thursday. hoe 1st and 2nd Sl GWT g P.IYh EACH EROS The Best Picture of the Year Best Actor of the Year o Ben Kingsley GANDHI His triumph c - : ed the world forever. SOD -TURNING FOR NEW SCOUT HOUSE—Representatives of the various Scouting organizations and the Town of Wingham gathered last week for a sod -turning ceremony to signal the start for a new Scout House. Mayor William Harris and Scouts District Commissioner Paul Pick manned the shovel. Representing local Scouting groups were Gerry Belanger, chairman of the Group Committee, with son Belmore-area filly sets mark at Mohawk — A lot of farmers evouidibe glad for something to take their minds off the weather this spring. Well, Mr_ and Mrs. George Merkley of RR 1, Wroxeter, have found just the ticket, and they recommend it to anyone. A couple of long=time horse racing fans, the Merkleys decided two years ago to take the plunge with the purchase of a filly at the select yearling sale held each fall at Woodbine in Toronto. Last Friday night it paid off for them in a big way as their filly, Belle Gay Storm, now a three-year-old, won Si2,700 and set a new record CMCZ DA V19 NORRIS CARR ADDIS ^Q ^,Icce^- A, ^2^.. s'€ 23'..^? 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Also on hand was Robert Wittig, who is heading a group raising donations of materials and money for the Scout House. Pacing -Series nas equai`e-dl-iha t mark In If Vie _ starts this season, with a second; third and fifthaIsofo her credit. With one horse well established on the winning track, the Merkleys bought another yearling last fall, and "we'll probably get a few more,” Mrs. Merkley said. They have had a lot of support from neighbors, especially the John Moffats who also have horses. "I think half of Belmore was there (at Mohawk) the other night," Mr. Merkiey commented. m a -Princess Pacing event at Mohawk .Raceway. Her bane- d 1:50e4 for the mile bettered her previous best time by almost two seconds, and is a new Canadian mark for three- year-old fillies. How do you celebrate a thrill like that? "I don't think you want to know!" Mr. Merkley laughed, but he added that the following day he had to go out and plant corn, and it seemed like an awfully long day. Racing is a great hobby, he said, and they . get a lot of excitement out of it, but they're not quite ready yet to replace their herd of beef cattle with horses. `It's quite a challenge to see if you can get a good one. I think we must have had a little luck too." It was more than just luck, - though, as Mrs: Merkley noted her.. husband spent quite a bit of time going to various sales and talking to people to see what breeds are popular. Belle Gay Storm, sired by B. G. Bunny off Spring Storm, spends the racing season stabled at Owen Sound where she is trained by Paul Walker. His brother, Larry Walker, was in the driver's seat for the big win last Friday.. "She's not a big filly, but she has lots of heart," Mrs. Merl( ley commented. She said she was surprised at the win last week because at the three-quarter mark the horse was still boxed in, but at the last moment the driver found a hole and took her to the front. Last year the filly posted two wins in seven starts. She Recreation Report BY RENNIE ALEXANDER Rec D,rec+or With summer fast ak_ proaching, now is the time to make Plans and register for th'e 'samrmer ""83 recreation programs. There is something for everyone. Copies of the recreation program are available through the schools, town hall and the recreation department_ For future information, contact the recreation office at 357-1208. The Martin and Downs Circus will be appearing in Wingham Tuesday, July 5. Advance tickets will be sold, door-to-door, June 18 by the Bridge club concludes play The Wingham Duplicate Bridge Club concluded play for the season Last Thursday evening. The trophies were presented by a long-standing member, Mrs. Norma Parker. Honors were awarded to the high lady, Mrs. Mary Lloyd, and to the high man, Jim Alcorn. -.A vote of thanks was extended . to Omar Haselgrove and Mr. W. H. French for services ren- dered. Scores for the evening were as follows: North and South, first, Jean Hodgins and Connie McMinn;. second, Yvonne McPherson and Jean Aitcheson; third, Omar Haseigrove and Harley Crawford;,. East and West, first, Margaret Kelly and Grace Ross; second, Ruby and Carlyle Chapman; and, third, Jean Whitby and Belle Herbert. The Wingham Advance -Times, June 1, 1983—Page 11 is now underway Thanks largely to the generous donations of a number of local businesses and individuals, prospects are excellent for the Wingham Scouting groups to once again have a home of their own. Robert Wittig, who is coordinating the effort to have a Scout House erected near the old bathhouse in Riverside Park, said that with a little cooperation from the weather he hopes the building can be turned over to the Scouts by July 1. Following the ceremonial sod -turning last week, the basement was dug on the weekend and, if the weather clears, the foundation could be poured this weekend, he said. making it possible to get the house set onto it later in the month. Then he has volunteers lined up to do the necessary interior and exterior work to have it ready to turn over to the Scouts. It all started last year, when the Jack Reavie Work- shop in Wingham offered its old building to the Scouts for a Scout House if they could find a place to put it. The Scouting organization agreed eagerly, but then things bogged down as it looked for the money to go ahead with the project. Not until Mr. Wittig and his ' group of largely anonymous benefactors got involved earlier this year did the project start to move forward again. Declining any personal credit, Mr. Wittig says it has been the "extreme generos- ity of many companies and corporations around Wing - ham" that has put it all to- gether. Much of the labor and materials has been donated, and cash donations are going toward the cost of insulation and interior work. With the promised assistance of the Wingham Kinsmen and the Scout leaders for any interior work, he said the project is in good shape now — if only it would stop raining. Wingham BPs blank Lucknow Scouts and minor sports "or - --... -------- "organization - X. - ball games this weed_ are as Mows: Josephine Street: Thurs., June 2, 7 p.m., Bantam girls vs. Wroxeter; Thurs., June 2, 9 p.m., Junior fast ball vs. Belmore Int.; Sun., June 5, 6:30 p.m., Squirt girls vs. Belgrave; Sun., June 5, 8 p.m., Intermediate ladies vs. Formosa; Mon., June 6, 7 and 9 p.m., Industrial slow pitch; Tues., June 7, 7 p.m., Mite boys vs. Walton; Tues_, June 7, 7 p.m., Mite girls vs_ Belgrave; Tues., June 7, 8:30 p_m_, Intermediate men's fast ball vs. Teeswater: Wed., June 8, 7 and 9 p.m_, Industrial slow pitch; Riverside Park: Thurs., June 2, 7 and 9 p.m., Ladies' slow pitch; Sun., June 5, 7 and 9 p.m., Men's industrial slow pitch ; Tues., June 7, 8:30 p.m., Intercounty slow pitch vs_ Atwood; Wed., June 8, 6:30 p.m. Pee Wee boys fast ball vs. Belmore; Wed., June 8, 9 p.m., Industrial slow pitch_ By Peter Bauer The Wingham Bob Foxton BPs improved their record to five wins and one loss after a 6-0 victory over Lucknow in a game played in Wingham last Tuesday m�llt. Dave Burns went the distance for the BPs as he registered . 11 strike -outs, __giving up- Tiff-rrtnls--on- three- Inis. Toss BaiF4 _t x k-f11ie— loss, giving upi six ruin: do a 13 -hit attack. Baird struck out three batters. Most of the damage was done in the first inning when Wingham scored four runs on five hits. Bill Robinson and Jim Seip led off with singles before Bill Brown's RBI single produced the game's first run. Ron Smith followed with a triple, driving in two more runs before Glen - Gallaher rounded out the first inning scoring with a single. The BPs added two more runs in the sixth inning as Bruce Skinn made it aboard with two out on an error. Neil Bieman, who entered the ball game in the fifth inning, cranked one deep to left centre field. The Sunday game was r cancelled due to weather conditions and will be rescheduled with the date yet to be set. The BPs hosted Chepstow Tuesday night at 8:30 p.m. and will host Palmerston Wednesday at 8: 30 p.m. -11 fishing derby The poor weather didn't dampen the spirits of the approximately 50 students and attendants of the Mid- western Regional' Centre in Palmerston and the Jack Reavie Opportunity Work- shop in Wingham who took part in the 16th annual fish derby at the Wingham Sportsmen's Club Sunday. The club's pond was specially stocked for the event with 100 rainbow trout. A total of 40 fish were caught, the longest being 17 inches and the most fish caught by one person was 12. The winners were presented with Sportsmen's Club hats_ Following an enjoyable afternoon of fishing, hot dogs and pop were served. 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Competing in Me Princess Pacing Series, the filly came home with the win in a time of 1: 59.4, a new record for Canadian three- year-old fillies, to capture the lion's share of a 965purse. Every Monday Night) JUNE 13th TO SEPTEMBER 5th' CLINTON COMMUNITY CENTRE Admission 51 .00 CARDS 6 for $1 000 25t each 15 Regular Games 3 Share the wealth 1-®1.000 GAME DOOR OPEN 6:30 p.m. Proceeds To Community Work t