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by Eileen Hocken Wednesday, May 13, was an exciting day for Vie and Hazel Carpenter of Port MeNicoll, when they saw the 'Coffee Grinder', a 45-foot cedar-strip sailboat that took the couple 18 months to build, being launched. The Carpenters own and operate Superior Sailboats in Port McNicol. They have been in business now for close to 25 years. They are perhaps better known for the boat, "'The Golden Goose' which they built for. Gordon Lightfoot: Vic and Hazel have two men working for them, Willie King and Bill McCullough and three part-time students. Superior Sailboats is unique in that it is one of the few businesses still making sailboats out of wood. Most boatbuilders use fibreglass. The Carpenters are master craftsmen as evidenced in the sleek lines of the "'Coffee Grinder", the expert workmanship, the attention to even the most minute detail. The 65 feot mast is made of laminated bunks, is made of mahogany. Before being launched, the sailboat was christened, with Karen Carpenter doing the honors. Instead of the traditional champagne, coffee was used for the christening. No one thought to inform Karen of the switch and she received quite a surprise when she took a drink. For most of the day the sun stayed hidden behind clouds and the wind was . brisk and cold, but as if by magic, the skies Red letter day for 'Coffee Grinder' r spruce; the interior which includes 14 suddenly cleared to brighten the day considerably. We'd like to think this a good omen - a sign presaging a long life for the "'Coffee Grinder" and its owner. A hugh crane was put in place and the hoist straps carefully fastened around the sailboat, cradling it as it was carefully and gently lowered into the waters of Georgian Bay. It was 4.45 p.m. The "Coffee Grinder"' was launched with scarcely a ripple. Hoofbeat '81 is the name of a horse show presented by the Ontario Inter-Breed Horse Show Association and it will be held at Molson's' Park in Barrie May 23. The show is a non- profit show and has been running for six years with the main idea behind the show being to preserve the fun aspect. of horse riding. Indusmin wins but Lonsdale out of action Malcolm Lonsdale, coach of Midland Indusmin soccer club paid a high price for his team's 2-1 victory Wednesday night in: Barrie over the Derks' club. Lonsdale was forced to play due to a shortage of players and during that game, he was unfortunate enough to have broken his leg. At last report, Lon- sdale was_ resting comfortably in Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie. It was Benefit game set for girls' ball hockey It will be chaos on the playing surface in Penetanguishene Arena, May 30, when the Penetanguishene Girls' Ball Hockey team will take on the team from CKVR Television in a benefit ball hockey game. Admission for the game is set at $1.50 each or $3 for a family of four consisting of two adults and two children under 12 years old. Children under 12 accompanied by an adult will be admitted free of charge with children attending the game alone being asked for a nominal fee of 75 cents. Senior citizens will be admitted free. The game will start at 7. p.m. and run until 9 p.m. Indusmin's first win of this season, having lost their first game to Simcoe Block 3- 0 in Barrie a week ago For the show, Molson's Breweries has donated their park and facilities complete with a beer garden and food. Admission is $2 for adults with children under 12 admitted free of charge. Classes for com- petition will include junior equitation, junior working hunter, junior jumper, junior handy working hunter, open equitation, equitation over fences, Hoofbeat "81 open to local riders saddle, green working hunter, open jumper "Table A", fault and out and Molson's' open jumper. To be eligable for the junior division, riders must be under 18 years of age as of January 1, 1981. If you are interested in attending this show or even competing in it, you can call Donna Bell- Petznich at (416) 297- 4588, Stewart Bell at (705) 728-4047 or Karen CALLING ALL CARS ALIGNMENT SPECIAL Adjust Inspect Reg. up to 21.00 caster, camber tire air pressure front end suspension shock absorbers eEat in or take-out-Open nightly till 1 a.m.- Sundays till 10 licensed eCourtesy docking available e Enjoy the music of "Nice and Easy" BAY MOORINGS 213 Fox St., Penetang a83- 8882 Wednesday. green hunter under Wilson at (416) 883-5961. steering assembly ( a pamiabon ena Haired Most passenger cars. FOR OPENING DAY AT SAINTE-MARIE Soxeuigesy | ke ork at ea AUTOGRAPHED COPIES OF Sainte-Marie among the Hurons WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE FIRST 10 FAMILIES TO ARRIVE AT THE SITE ON SATURDAY MAY 16 DOORS OPEN AT 10:00 am Tie up with us... and come aboard for a hearty breakfast, satisfying lunch, or a delicious dinner. You'll love the warm atmosphere and friendly service in our dining room. Text by Barbara Mc Connell eFuily Photographs by Michael Odesse appearing Sunday from 2 p.m. THE AUTHORS WILL BE AT THE SITE BOOK STORE TO AUTOGRAPH ADDITIONAL COPIES. a Dining Lounge OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS $12.95 kj y, Page 10, Friday, May 15, 1981