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SPORTING SCENE One Good-Hearted Hiking Partner Wanted BY JOHNNY CRAIG I was reminded last weekend of that gut feeling I had last fall that when wife Kerry told me she had been on her last backpacking trip. We had just finished a three-day adventure on the Appalachian Trail last September when Kerry stated that she didn't think she could rough-it any more the way wc had for the second straight year. She was being nice when she said "think." What she really meant was "there is no way in this world I'm going backpacking again." Somehow I've been living by a thread ever since thinking that perhaps by lit-; time September rolled around again she might have changed her mind. I figured that after a busy summer beach season she would be ready to go anywhere for a vacation. Mayhe even another mountain backpacking trip. The subject of backpacking came up again over the weekend when Kerry found a few of my Appalachian Trail maps and books lying around the house. After several indepth conversations about planning another outdoor ad venture, it appears that Kerry's memories of last fall's aches and pains from an AT hike are still fresh as ever. Borrowing a few rhymes and a chorus or two from Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson's Good Hearted Woman, maybe 1 can humor Kerry into just one more (1 promise) trip to the good ol' outdoors: A long time forgotten are dreams of blistered feet and aching back that have fallen by the Appalachian Trailway And the good times of backpacking he promised ain't what she lived during hiking vacations the last two years. But she never complained {much) of the aches and pains I've put her through climbing the likes of Little Hump and Max Patch Mountains, Lord. She just talks about the good times of no more AT adventures to come. She's a good hearted wife and hiking partner who isn't exactly in love with the outdoors itch I get this time of the year. She loves me but doesn't quite understand the necessity of owning such things as sleeping bags, tents, hiking boots and those scrumptious ready-to eat meals better known as K-rations. After tear drops and barfing she sternly proclaimed no more backpack ing trips. But she's a good hearted woman loving the idea of trading in a tent and a latrine for the good tirrws of indoor plumbing, hot water and a warm bed which can all be found just over the next ridge at her father's mountain house. ***** Just in case these lyrics weren't enough to get Kerry back in the out doors mood, the invitation is open to all good hearted Brunswick County hikers interested in a 31 -mile, 5-dav-or-so Appalachian Trail hike in the northern Smokcy Mountains. There will be lots to sec, plenty of fresh air and clean water to enjoy be tween Davenport Gap and Newfound Gap. This section of the AT is known for continuous panoramic views and side trips to such landmarks as 6,593 loot Mount LeConte and the Mount Cammerer lookout tower built in the 1930's by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). If you can live w ith a few blisters and without a bath for the better part of a week then this is just the type of challenge you're looking for. Your life just wouldn't be complete w ithout it. Winners Announced In Trojan Tennis Tourney A number of area players were winners in the first annual Trojan Tennis Tournament held last Saturday at the West Brunswick High School courts. Greg Bland defeated Michael Norton 10-2 to win the men's open title while Ryari Yount won the men's junior championship over Lamar Hardy 10-8. Kristy Poulos captured the wom en's cpen/junior title over Elizabeth Robcrson 10-2. Bland and Yount teamed to win the men's doubles title with a 10-2 pro- set decision over Jim Price and Kevin Smith. Poulos and Lauren Boytc won the women's double championship with a 10-2 triumph over Valeric Holden and Robcrson. The tournament was shortened to one day with a 10-gamc pro-set for mat due to last week's rain. Congratulations to Sacred Heart Church, on Hzvy. 211, Southport. Ka, sacred T HEART CHURCH From the concept to the finished product, we ^ complete your job with pride in our work manship and with respect for your property. Helping Brunswick County Grow! 754-7177 Asphalt Plant-2 miles north of Shallotte on Hwy. 17 * The "Hook A Kid On Golf" program would like to thank the following sponsors for making this program a huge success. sponsors: ?Breezing Wind, Inc. -Bill Fritz Sports ?Ocean Isle True Value *Mac Construction ?Richard Jones Builders *Sea Trail Golf Links ?Joe Johnson ? Brunswick County Parks & Recreation fhallenge 'State Port Pilot efrigeration 'Gene's Body Shop Carolina Paper & Office Supply Brunswick County 4-H -Bill Shirk Town of Navassa Lowe's of Souhtport Clint Long Construction Southport Parks & Recreation The Brunswick Beacon ?Long Beach Parks & Recreation ?Coca Cola of Wilmington ?Sports Shake Area rains has I! runs wick County Parks and Recreation's Donald Robbins (above) going in circles. At the Town Creek Township District Park Tuesday morning, his attempt to dry out a baseball dia mond (below) created a pattern of distinct swirls in the clay infield. The area has soaked up about four inches of rain this past week. West Linclon Eliminates Brunswick Team From Dixie Boys Tournament West Lincoln dashed Brunswick County's hopes of a N.C. Siaic Dixie Boys (ages 13-14) Baseball championship last Wednesday as the District 6 champions eliminated the local team 10-6. Brunswick County led 6-4 enter ing the bottom of the filth inning when West Lincoln erupted for five runs to get the win. The Lincoln County team sent 10 batters to the plate in the big inning and used only two hits and three walks while also taking advantage of three Bruns wick errors. Bubba Rickcr and Seneca Waddcll each doubled to lead Brunswick County at the plate. The local District 11 runnersup took a 1-0 lead in the first inning when Jeff Clark scored from second on Eric Johnson's RBI-single. Clark led off the frame with a single and advanced on Jason Home's sacrifice bunt. West Lincoln took a 2-1 lead in the second on hits by Russ Huss and Tracy Huss. Brunswick County tallied three times in the tliird to retake the lead 4-2 on doubles by Home and Waddcll and Gabc Cooper's single. West Lincoln scored twice in the bottom ol the third to lie the game at 4-4 on Cheron Farley's double, a walk to Jason Beam and a Brunswick County error. Brunswick County took its final lead, 6-1, in the lilth inning with Kicker's double providing the punch. Farley's two-out home run in the bottom of the fifth was the big blow for West Lincoln. Dewey Blac^ I-arlcy and starting pitcher Shane Sigmon led West Lincoln with two hits each. Reliever Ted Ramsey was the winning pitch er. Chris Mint/ was the starting pitcher for Brunswick County and TJs AUTO ELECTRIC ALTERNATORS STARTERS VOLTAGE REGULATORS GENERATORS REPAIR? REBUILT? EXCHANGED AUTOMOTIVE WIRING 754-7656 Royal Oak Road & Hwy. 17 N., Shallotte 61991 THE BRUNSWICK BEACON MORE GOLF FOR LESS GREEN Presented By: Carolina Shores R. _ . Carolina Shores a i p* ; /-i _ I, _ River Oaks 919.579-2181 And River oaks 803.236.2222 803-448-2657 1-800-762-8813 Both Ranked in Myrtle Beach's Top Five 18-Hole Golf Specials To Suit Your Time and Pocket All Rates Include Power Cart Carolina Shores Specials 2 For S50.00 Before 10:00 2 For $40.00 10-2:00 2 For $30.00 After 2:00 After 5:00 ???? 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Others included in the dou ble-elimination event were Norwood (District I), Whilcville Optimists (District II), Stanley (District III), Sardis (District IV), Stedman (District VI), Rose Hill (District VII), Madison ? Mayodan (District VIII) and Fairmont (District IX). The tournament was to have con cluded today (Thursday) with the championship contest. The state champion will advance to the Dixie Majors World Series to be held at Texarkana, Texas. Soccer Camp Set The Brunswick County Parks and Recreation Department is offering a youth soccer camp Aug. 26-30 at Smithville Park in Southport from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Cost is S73 cach, which includes a T-shirt. Teaching staff provided by the camp's corporate sponsor will teach sessions that cover the techniques and skills needed to bccomc an all around soccer player, said Joe Ros selli. A free coaches/parents clinic will be available during the week. For more information, contact Rossclli, athletic coordinator, at 253-4357 or 1 -8(X)-222-4790. ALL STAR FLAGS 5 1-800-868-FLAG ?Flags 'Banners ?Flagpoles "Pennants A Variety Of Flags Desert Storm ? Yellow Ribbon POW-MIA Flags Mail Orders FREE Catalog & Delivery 101 Aviators Lane Burgaw, NC 28425 Catherine Moore, Owner one of ihrcc local hurlcrs to see ac tion. Waddell came in to relieve Mint/ in the third inning followed by Johnson who entered in the fifth. Brunswick County had opened the tournament last weekend with a 10-0 loss to Columbus County but rallied to take a 13-7 win over Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in the second round. Brunswick 103 020 0? 6-7-5 West Lincoln 022 051 X? 10-8-0 <zA/[ar(z <zSaund.?ri?, Family Optometry ?Comprehensive Eye Examinations ?Ocular Emergencies ?Contact Lenses and Glasses Prescribed ?Diagnosis and Treatment of Diseases of the Eye Suite 3, Promenade Office Park 143 Holden Beach Road, Shallotte Office hours by appointment. Evening and Saturday appointments available. Phone 754-9687 Member American Optomctric Association CI MO THE BRUNSWICK BEACON Attention Golfers: ?SUMMER SPECIAL Play All Day? $OQ nn leave and return ... ^O.UU ?AFTER 12 NOON SPECIAL $22.00 $1 7.00 Green fee & cart... ?TWILIGHT SPECIAL 3 'til dark Green fee & cart../ 3-DAY PASSES $60 Includes green fees and cart. Play1 anytime over a 4-day period 5-DAY PASSES $80 Includes green fees and cart. Play I anytime over a 7-day period DEXTER "Spikeless" Golf Snoes. Reg. $50- $60 ON SALE $35 Call for tee times 754-4660 MUST PRESENT AD FOR DISCOUNTS u IBRIERWQOD. fo'ni FcmBE ~Hwy. 1 79 ? at ShallotteJSity Limits^ ^ Jj
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