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Page a° Ramblings = Sports Jack Mclaren A's Should Move i For the past couple of years the Russell A's fastball team has dominated the South Carleton Fastball League. During this period the league has been operating at the house league level. Having watched the A's play it is evident to me that if they are to improve they must get into a good intermediate level of fastball. This in no way infers that there isn't a requirement for the continuation of the South Carleton league at its pre- sent level -- there is -- but without the A's. In my view there is no way that this league will ever get back to intermediate status. In the early sixties it was probably one of the best intermediate leagues in ex- istence. I can well remember the Russell ball park being jammed with fans to witness the rivalry between Osgoode, with Lynn Dewan pitching, and Russell with Keith and Doug Russell sharing pitching chorés. Those days are gone but it is quite evident that Russell is once again ready to challenge at a higher level than they are now performing. The A's are basically a young team. There are areas where improvement will be needed. One obvious short- coming is their inability to hit good intermediate pit- ching -- this has been evident in recent intermediate tournaments in which they have participated. They will have to be patient -- it will come with more experience. The problem may not be so much if they can play intermediate but where: There is no league in the surrounding area so there may be considérable travell- ing involved and this is always a deterrent. For now tournaments may suffice. It is also apparent that the Embrun fastball team may also be ready to once again return to tougher competi- tion. They are a sound ball club, now a lot of en- thusiasm for the game and enjoy reasonably good fan support. Next year is the time for Embrun and Russell to make their move. These moves should not seriously affect the operation of the South Carleton League. There is to-day a lot of interest in houseleague fastball and some teams are showing potential. For every team they lose they should . have no problem recruiting a new one. But when a league no longer serves your best interests it is surely time to move on. Russell Recreation News eeaiwsie We've gone through over half _ interest: of our summer program and cer- 1. Beef Bar-B-Q -- Don't forget tainly have met with success. Un- our annual event, Sept. 6. fortunately our Day Camp pro- Tickets available at- the gram is not well attended but arena, Tyo's Red and White those children participating are or any member of the R.A. having fun. Should you wish to 2. Day Camp (Kinn-Aid) -- comment on our programs or Special Events Day -- make suggestions please submit - These days are open to any them in writing to the arena, at- child in the community tention Paul Wylie. It is through under the age of 12. your comments that we can im- 3. Film Presentations -- At the prove. -- arena -- Aug. 26, 1 p.m. - Following are various items of 2:30 p.m. These days are - Russell's Reid Success in Europe Brigitte Reid competed in six international competitions including five in European countries in July. She placed second in the high jump in Den Haag, Holland (1.80m), first in Backanng, Germany (1.83m), fourth in Stuttgart, Germany (1.80m), fourth in Prague, Czechslovakia (1.80m), and third in Lon- don, England with a jump of 1.80m. The United States competition in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania had 40 nations in attendance who were boycotting the Moscow Olympics. Brigitte placed second to Zheng Dazhen of the Republic of China but defeated U.S. champion Paula Girven who placed third. Reid's jump was 1.84m. The United States staged the event to provide the athletes from boycotting nations with a high level alternate competition. Guest column by Zane Thorpe, Meadowbrook Quarter Horses, Sarsfield. Working a pleasure horse One of the basics of a good pleasure horse is that he must be kept quiet and relaxed. You must make should be done in a quiet, confident manner. If you become rattled, so will your horse. | CHATEAU 41/7 RESERVATIONS FOR ALL OCCASIONS --SMALL WEDDING RECEPTIONS -- BUSINESS --ANNIVERSARY -- BIRTHDAY PARTIES DINNER DANCING COMPLETELY LICENSED 443-5126 NORTH OF HWY. 417, RUSSELL R.A. ANNUAL BEEF BARBEQUE AND DANCE Saturday, Sept. 6, 1980 Adults: $7.00 Children: $2.50 LIMOGES, ONT. teach your horse to relax and en- Before you begin to ride your , ; ' horse, work off some of his oy being ridden. E ove you : : j Joy & ee ee steam, especially if he has been Best Beef Buy in Russell Where else can you get a delicious beef steak served with baked potatoes, salad and rolls and then enjoy and dance to a lively six- member bavarian band but at the Russell R.A. Beéf' Barbeque and Dance. And all this -- dinner and dancing -- for only $7 per adult. Steaks and hamburgers, guaranteed to be tasty and tender will be barbe- qued to perfection by Peter Romme, who also supplies the beef. Helmut's Bavarians, a well known band which recently performed in Ottawa at the Festival of Spring, will provide both popular and bavarian dancing music. This annual event, to be held on Sat., Sept. 6, provides funds which help support such local activities as the Pool and Playground Programs, Minor Hockey and Figure Skating. So plan to add your support to the community and enjoy yourself at the same time. Supper is served from 5-8 p.m. with dancing from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tickets are available at most local businesses and from all R.A. members. For further informa- tion contact Diane Davies at 445-2811. & Appliances & Refrigeration Repairs to all makes of Major Home Appliances ® HOME SERVICE e 445-5765 Proprietor Yvan Dagenais for all children at NO cost. 4. Field Day - Play Day -- This program is open to both pre-school and school age children. Program starts at 9:30 a.m. and runs all day. Games, races, awards and fun for all. Please plan to attend -- refreshments will be provided. NOTE: Check with Christina at 445-2050 regarding the above programs and other special events. 5. Ice Time -- Those people re- quiring ice time are asked to notify Paul Wylie at » 445-2050. Please submit in writing your 1980-81 ice time requests. 6. Pre-School Program -- Please note change in location and dates. The pre-school pro- gram moves from the Public School to the arena the week of Aug. 18. At this time due to space restric- tions both -- groups (pre-school) will be combin- ed and held on Tues. and Thurs. only. kept in his stall for more than a few days. Put him in a pen or ona long line and work him at a jog and long trot or lope until he loosens up (about 10 minutes each 'way, depending on how fresh he is). Some horses hide their steam until you climb aboard. They will fight the bridle a little, spook at something or just not have their mind on what you are doing. This only takes a few minutes and it saves a lot of frustration. Circles are the most effective training devices known to man! They can be used to help in a variety of training problems. Circling is an exercise that teaches a horse to collect himself, to bend his neck and body in the direction he is travelling. A horse must gather himself up and slow down to move in a small circle. Some horses that might get a little "thigh" going down the rail can be put into a circle and will collect up, relax almost immediately. What to do if your horse starts to drift out of his circle. If you are riding a left circle and your horse starts to drift out, pick up the right rein and at the same time use your right leg on him to '"'leg" him back into the circle. Now, if he starts to drift into his circles, pick . up your left rein and at the same time use your left leg to bring him back out to the proper position. When you have a horse that is drifting in his circle, it is usually caused by. having too much bend and also what is called having a "'dropped" shoulder. What you want, is to have your horse loping circles with his shoulders square. Your horse's head position should be slightly bent in the direction he is travelling in a circle. The easiest way to keep your horse's head in the proper position, is to hold your inside rein slightly shorter than the outside rein. Once you have his shoulders and back. in position, his head position should be no problem. Tickets available from: Tyo's Red & White, Peter Romme, RA Board Members = Ceramic Classes RUSSELL AREA _ EXPERIENCED INSTRUCTOR AFTERNOON OR EVENING CLASSES To Register, Call Lyn, 445-3421 CUSTOM FIRING --