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Determined start Heather Pearson takes off after her teammates at a recent practice for the Midland Secondary School's Junior girls volleyball team. The girls were MSS wrestling squad shows well Wrestlers from Midland Secondary School won seven of twelve bouts against the host team at a quad meet held at Collingwood Collegiate, before bowing to stronger schools from Bracebridge and Flesherton. Against Collingwood, the Midland team lost by a few points, despite their majority of wins, after forfeiting several weight classes Midland con- tested only twelve of the weight classes and lost five of them. Teams from Bracebridge and Flesherton, established competitors in Secondary School wrestling, won almost all all of their events against Midland. Jim Long won the heavyweight class against his opponenet from Collingwood, as did Steve Clarke in the 191 pound class. Kirk Swales, Tom Walker and Marv Evans were successful in the 156, 141 and 136 pound classes respectively. Todd Clarke took the 165 pound class and Fred Webster the 134 pound bout. The highlight of the day's competition came when a member of the Flesherton entourage requested a_ special exhibition meatch with Midland's Kirk Swales. Swales put up a good fight with the unamed opponent before finally losing the match, but discovered immediately afterwards that his competitor was no or- dinary wrestler. Swales opponent, who remained unnamed, was a National finalist during his high school career and a member of the Varsity team at Guelph University. "He had no idea who' the guy was,' said Midland perience for him.' May we express our appreciation to our patrons. WILSON . and BELL 340 Ist. Street 526-2259 sharpening their skills and those who made a mistake were treated to a set of quick sprints while the others watched. Staff photo coach " Rick Leroux, 'it was quite a surprise later to find out and it was! good ex- MERRY CHRISTMA . Want to take a moment out of the Christmas rush to wish all of our cus- tomers the best yuletide ever! We've enjoyed serving you through the busy holiday season and all year 'round! GEORGIAN _ HOME BAKERY AND STAFF Midland January 28 Former students of Midland Secondary School are being sought by members of the school's Senior basketball teams for an Alumni game being held January 28 at the school. This will be the fifth Atoms enjoy win Two goals and an assist by Don Seeman lead the Midland Bausch and Lomb Atoms to a 5-2 victory over Gravenhurst in an a Minor Hockey All- star exhibition game Friday, in Gravenhurst. Seeman opened the scoring for Midland with a goal from Marc Lapointe and the pair repeated the play for Midland's second goal. Jim Faragher finished off a play set up by Billy Scott and Mike Bennet to score and Scott added a goal from Jeff Bales. Shawn Davy closed out the scoring for Midland with a goal set up by Faragher and Seeman. season. We are happy to serve them at anytime and hope that they will continue to enjoy doing business with us. GARNER'S SPORTING GOODS Midland 294 King St. ~~ 526-6082 year for the affair, an exhibition match between former students and the Boys and Girls Senior teams. In its first year, the game was a single contest featuring the boys team, but three years ago, became a duel game exhibition when the Senior girls team invited their former stars back to play. 'We've had as many as 25 of our fellows come 3 yt. warranty: on picture tube, parts & labour yaad The quality goes in before the name goes on™ TILSON TV & APPLIANCES PH. 526-7502 Hwy. 27, Midland back for the game," said Midland coach Chester Graham, "and they have won all the games so far." Most of the players who have turned up in the past are recent graduates, however some of the more venerable bright lights of the school's basketball past have returned to relive their glory. One of the more notable of these is Lloyd Farquhar --a graduate of 1956 and now principal of 100% Solid-State _ CHROPAAG LOR II SALES & SERVICE TV & STEREO full 338 King St. MERAY Chprsrmnns TOALL Have a jolly good holiday of love and laughter! + Holder's Bakery MIDLAND 526-5651 Port MeNicoll School. Other veterans who have returned in years gone by include Dave Hamilton, physical director at the Midland YMCA and MSS guidance teacher and coach Chester Graham. Graham indicated that in the past former cagers such as Keith Craig, Jeff Atwood and Bill Hartman have come back to Midland, just for the game against the current wearers of purple and gold. Former girls' team stars who have returned to play include Paula Thomlison, Kathy Henderson and sisters Judy and Chris Lafreniere. The senior girls game will begin at 7:30 p.m. on January 28, with the boys game scheduled to start MSS schedules alumni basketball spectacle immediately after at 8:30 p.m. Admission to the spectacle is $1 for adults and 50 cents for students and further information is available from Chester Graham at 526-6104 or at MSS, 526-2274. mastime. holiday greetings to all our friends May we take this oppor- tunity to wish you the best of everything at Christ- Canadian Acceptance Corp. Ltd. C.A.C. Realty. 288 King St., Midland We're delivering our season's greetings right to your door. The merriest Christmas from our house to yours. For your loyal, friendly patronage, our gratitude. DUGGAN FUELS MIDLAND Have a Happy Holiday Season and a Joyful New Year. We have enjoyed serving you in the past and hope that we can continue to do so in the future. BOLD BUYERS 228 King St. Midland 526-4711 ae ED Wishing you Good Cheer For Christmas and the New Year. WALKER'S ELECTRIC LTD. May each of us follow all. #4 TULLY-MOSELEY;--- INSURANCE AGENCY LTD. 476 Hugel 526-5421 Midiand - =---- COLDWATER LUMBER poem & SUPPLIES LTD. ¥, erry . Christmas We're building a Yule that's filled with joyous wishes. To you, many thanks. HWY. 12 COLDWATER 686-3353 ADVERTISER PRESS Bill Johnston 547 Bay St.,Midland 526-5131 221 KING ST. 'and good will towards all" THE TAMARACK MIDLAND 526-7762 Christmas is that wonderful time of year when we can greet all of our friends and wish them the best of the season. We are fortunate in having so many great friends and patrons and we hope that we can continue to do business with you. Have a happy holiday! R. CHOLKAN & CO. LTD. & STAFF Friday, December 23, 1977, Page 7