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Master Plan looks into future of Halton Hills sports and recreation In April 1979 a Master Plan for parks open and ties was completed for the Town of Hills after a iwoycor research period prepared the necessary materials for the 315 page report Commissioned by the town in Juno 1977 the Waterloo firm of and Associates delved Into many questions about our present and past in order prepare recommendations and plausible answers to our future needs Although many residents of Hills have known of the report existence It might be fair to say that only the smallest of minorities in town have ventured to read this Master Plan The plan itself is lengthy informative and touches on areas such as different supply agencies YMCA dept etc land facilities and program and other services As the Recreation department report lo council states There were telephone and personal intirvliws held with nearly town residents a multitude of varied Interests and pursuits These included agencies community groups clubs library sports groups as well as individuals lOTSOf Community groups organizations school boards and churches were contacted to background pertain to the facilities programs and needs They were also asked to comment on the present and future needs of the town as it would pcrlun to them The official recreational deportment view towards the plan as explained by director Tom Shepard one In which the Master Plan makes several recommenda tlons for improvements or additions but the plan Itself is seen as more of a necessary working tool rather than manual to be followed verbatim his report to the town outlines some of the pitalls of following the plan too closely Certain listed dations may be unreal in terms of actual costs land acquisition but they do serve to initiate the thorough process to encourage us to seek alternatives while still to the general framework of the plan he soys Plans attitudes and current trends influence our department as do budgets and input by community groups and organ tions and this has caused some changes in the order of priorities as listed in the plan One of the more interesting aspects of the Master Ian or the general reader Is to sec what the plan calls for Hills in the not sofar future Here in a sense is the Master Plans stab at soothsaying with regards to our future growth and needs The report sees the town as very but more recently interest in the outdoor recrenl physical fitness and social activities has begun to soften the overwhelming sports image Childoncntcd perceptions about town sports has been breaking down due lo adults taking a greater Interest in athletics as their discretionary time for involvement increases says the report As the number of children and teenagers decrease comparative to young adults children will soon be seen In the minority according to the report findings In the values nod attitudes department expect lo sec a decrease Interest towards organized sports and competitive activities with our peers As values change materialism private ownership capitalism and fled economic growth will become less important Increasing emphasis will be placed on concepts such as the quality of life self actualization and creativity individualism and states the report The Master Plan says there will be a greater Interest in leisure activities that encourage self expression self improvement Intellectual enrichment dividual involvement and which offer temporary escape The use of recreational time by individuals will be greater than by groups people will prefer lower levels of competition and more individual control over when where and in what they participate says the report DEMISE SPORTS As an advocate of team sports this future concept whether it be a viable prediction would not be looked upon as favorable to me for the following reasons I team sports in social aspect provide more motivation to improve and because your teammates often count on you to do well II learn sports especially for young help to show that people have to work together as a group rather than have Individual stars This example becomes very relevant to them when they enter the workforce By be and per cent more Tree time is expected for working Canadians years This means that more of certain types of facilities and better quality facilities will be needed Facilities will also have to be tailored to adult sired requirements says the report A characteristics or change chart for leisure activities gives us Borne Ideas on what we might be partaking In to a greater extent by the year Squash handball salting and canoeing plus camping are oil seen as Increasing activities Soccer tennis floor hockey crosscountry skiing jogging riding and orienteering backpack Ing lets not forget broomball are also Increasing Not too surprising are these findings in the report But they do provide stimulus for ourselves and the Town Recreation and town planners In helping to assess our future needs The report itself is well worth reading for those interested the HERALD NORTH SPORTS For Alt Your Sporting Goods Downtown 7777 Georgetown Of till Sportsweek HARVEYS TIRE CENTRE Moore Park Plaza Georgetown 8775110 Legion girls win four straight Collision causes only loss for Royalettes at tourney right pitches tor Georgetown Stingers close to winning Acton tournament By BRIAN JAMES Herald Special The Georgetown Stingers midget girls fastball squad had a busy week with four games the last of which ended In a chance to become the girls division champions of the Acton minor baseball association weekend The Stingers met Milton in the finals during tournament action last Sunday but according to coach Brian James six errors which cost us dearly assisted Milton in their defeat of the locals Losing pitcher for the Milton game was Donna Sedore Scoring runs were Heather Wallace and Lisa while hitting weU were Lisa Swltier Heather Wallace Julie and Jones had hits while also gaining an RBI The team received a crest from he Acton- minor baseball association for their placing in the tournament In other games the Sting era defeated Acton last Thursday and again on Saturday In the day encounter Donna Sedore was the winning pitcher when she pitched a one- hitter Scoring runs were Val Williams Donna 2 Lisa Swltzer Karen Penney and Denean Jones Hitting well for the Sting era were Val Williams Lisa Swltzer Karen Penney Connie Hay and Last Friday the George town girls defeated Hornby ThcwlnningpUcherwas Julie Founder Val Williams Karen Penney Heather Wallace and Jody Peebles each scored three runs Sandra Marciniuk Julie Donna Sedore and Cindy Petti bone scored two runs during tho game The Stingers gained five runs in the first Inning while taking six runs in the second inning for a fast start during the game Hornby came back with one run In the third Inning while Georgetown knocked in seven hits The next games for the Stingers will be Wednesday night tonight in and Friday night home against Li chouse at Bill Smith Invitational winners see page The Georgetown Royalct came within collision of proving they could beat any team they met at Richmond Hill Ontario Super Scries last weekend The senior girls fastball team wire undefeated in tournament play except in one game where they had to default after injuries to two of the r players forced them to the dugout Newmarket and faced one another In the tournament finals George town defeated Newmarket in their last month and during the tournament tho downed Lake- field 1 Georgetown played their first game on Friday In the team tournament There were two divisions of six teams and each squad played fve games In opening against Richmond Hill the local Legion girls carried the play well driving in one run to the score at 1 At the top of the fifth inning Rich Hill had two outs when a short pop fly was hit Into shallow right field Second basement Becky Hal one and fielder Bonnie Penney collided and as a result of their injuries neither was able to return to the field of Bonnie returned to ploy later in the tournament but Becky was not able to con play The game was awarded to Richmond Hill because Georgetown havecnought players to the game The rules say that one run is given to each Inning that Is not played so the Georgetown team ended up on the bottom end of a UNDAUNTED TEAM Although somewhat at their misfortune an otherwise undaunted squad took to the Field determined to give their best effort in the remaining games The next morning the Legion girls the intermediate girls Showing heavy bats for Georgetown were Janet MacKay for Bcnnttt for and Barb Curry for Michelle Me to pitch for the but was rel ved Inter in the game by Barb Curry In Ihi the Royal the best team they have played all year when they edged 1 after a hot and 13 inn Coach Ted Ikes had words of praise for starling pitcher Michelle who kept the girls in the game for four inn before Barb Curry took over at the mound Barb Curry pitched for two outs In the fourth Inning and was super for the rest of the game Wilkes said Monica Pollock triple put her in good position for clean up batter Janet MacKay to lay the wood against the ball to knock Monica home for the first For the second run lea Pollock singled then Jan el MacKay sacrificed to let Monica go second but an error advanced her to third base Barb Curry stepped up to bat and drove her in In what the coach called a Continued on page Our swan song to Jennifer Linton Mile for Jon results in crash Some good news and some bad news I got some news and some bad news I made trie final but I crashed on the second lap Jon RRl Georgetown didn sound very upset by the crash during his longdistance report on the Indy Mile Just completed I had to ride the and right off the start I got a good lead about seven bike lengths but then Freddie Spencer down hard they stopped the race he said On the restart I was about fourth into the first comer so I had to start passing people It took mo he whole race but I finally caught the leader Steve on corner three t gel up the steam to repass me before the finish I can tell you It was pretty exciting I had a great time but by the time I got back to the pita I was Just about those lea there he said The heat fierce and he had to go right back for the final I guess I got too excited and heat really does me In I never function really well when I too hot bo I guess when I crashed It was because I just went into tho corner too Hard I lost my concentration and the front end washed out Too bad I was really enjoying my first National ride he sold The bike t seem to be too badly damaged the usual bent pipea and torn scat cover I hope that a all Jon said I was beginning to get a bit discouraged cause I seem to make the final but I reel better now know I can do It maybe by the end of the season 1 11 actually win final that my goal the next step Is to finish one I The racing team led by Erhurdt and tuned by Doug of Water down expressed cautious glee over Cornwell progress While berating him for being a turkey during the final they were nevertheless pleased by his performance in the semi and the evident ability he demonstrated In being able to pais some of the fastest National class riders like a former Grand National Champinnt Cornwell will ride a couple of regional races In Illinois next weekend and return to the National Championship scries for two races the following weekend Jennifer Linton co Town or Hills Recreation department June 22 Dear Jennifer Our deadline is almost past but we still sit by our typewriters into the wee hours of Tuesday morning It unusual to be able to sound coherent at this time of night but we must try and well our sports section wanted to save your good bye story until next week but It seems notice of your town rivals Your new appointment in Toronto as a technical advisor for the Ontario Gymnastic Federation sounds both challenging interesting and full of to Improve the for the belter In working with a department that can Initiate new changes in the field of gymnastics for Ontario should be reward Ing Everyone but your green Honda with Its overtaxed engine will be glad of your new appointment THOSE TALENTS As Recreation Supervisor for be Recreation department your talents In events such as the Town awards ght Mayor Race and summer program will stand you in good stead with the Based on your qualifications it was understandable the Town of Hills hired you after the summer of to become their Recreation Supervisor You HEAD COACH How did you find teaching the Hills Jills gymnastics club as their pre- head This training and experience must have encouraged you to become an Instructor and level or judge Mrs Aggiss remembers you as a kid as being full of beans and lively Apparent ly after conferring with your cohorts at work nothing has changed You are described in a number of lively wellorganized friendly easy to work with of humor had participated in the Towns programs as supervisor and leader and Just completed a Kinesiology degree at the University of Waterloo Being a local girl and an athlete at thai perhaps gave you the edge in finding the root of some problems involving sports and recreation around town They say your love of baseball started with the Kinsmen league but as you readily progressed the Armstrong Georgettes claimed you then finally last summer In gymnastica you were active on the high school team and were deeply disappointed when you found out the University of Waterloo bad no team Mrs Joan who started the gymnastics club in Georgetown remembers you at Harrison Public School as a terrific child JENNIFER LINTON But anyhow we at The Herald have noticed the good work you have done for the Town and would like to say thank you Wo know the job you are leaving is not always easy indeed It is in so many ways similar to our Jobs here at the newspaper You are oftentimes dealing with individuals who Buffer from tunnel vision never being able to see beyond their own sport or activity to realize we must provide a service to ell not Just a select group Well theeditOTsbouldNwnbeciliing for us to atop our clattering and prepare or our pasteup deadlines We wish you the beat In your new endeavors See you at baseball diamond