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PAGE 30 â€" WATERLOO CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, MAY 12, 1982 DRIVEWAYS PATIOS PARKING AROUND SWIMMING POOLS Abel “n 8 0 ©@ wEerE proup | OF OUR REPUTATION SINCE 1955 / 20â€" YEAR NONâ€"PRORATED & 40â€" YEAR WRITTEN GU FREE ESTIMATES 885â€".2222 49 DURWARD, WATERLOO Paint No More! Save *50 to ® BARRY ABELSON several designs and colors @EEfa Protect your investment and install SIDING, SOFFIT, FASCIA PAVING STONES O 5 Year Guarantee on all Workmanship O 20â€"40 Year Warranties AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR ALCANâ€"KAISERâ€"HUNTER DOUGLAS SCOTT â€" WOODHOUSE. THE BETTER ALTERNATIVE EAVESTROUGH ESTIMATES AK». SIDING Srottâ€"Waordhouse SIDEWALKS PARKING LOTS s SIDING & WINDOW SALE CALL 884â€"3353 THE BETTER ALTERNATIVE from inâ€"season regular prices during our lo€ Ends May 31 60 SCHAEFER ST. WATERLOO {oft Weber Street between King and Albert) But Optimists did win their midget Invitational, and also performed most _creditably in the OBA midget championâ€" ships they hosted. Puncher said Monday night that experience has to help this time around. Pepperpot shortstop Jody Pfaff is looking strong as ever both with bat and glove, according to Puncher, and Scott Puncher also returns to play third. A newcomer to the infield will be Ti Gowlandsat second base, who saw some action in OBA last year with the Waterioo club. "Kevin‘s got a strong arm and good movement with the ball, if we can get the accuracy from him. he‘s going to be a good one," said Puncher. The outfield is anchored by Mike McLaughlin in centre, Jim Woroch and Karl Wood as well as newcomer Tony McDougali, a bantam allâ€"star grad, and Kennedy. Returnees Jamie Young and Jamie Duâ€" Charme will head the mound staff and will also alternate at first base. Scott Puncher will also pitch when needed, and Paul Puncher is taking a good hard look at Kevin Buck as a third huriler. ‘"One thing 1 emphasized, mistakes are bound to happen, but rarely will one mistake cost you a game. Once it‘s made, it‘s finished, 1 want the guys to forget about it, none of this kicking the dirt stuff around the pitcher‘s mound. Losing composure can cost you everything." Taking a peek around the diamond, Optimists have Shayne Ackerl and Dan Kennedy, who can also patrol the outfield. behind the plate. **We had a talk with the kids tonight, and 1 told them they guys, we‘ve got a veteran ball club this season‘," said Puncher. We should know very well what we‘re capable of. And though the experiences of last season were not all good ones. they provide an excellent learning base for Optimists to draw on as they begin anew. In fact, of the dozen players manager Paul Puncher and coach Jerry Scharlach are working with this season, 10 have had previous expenience with the club. Waterioo finished out of the playoffs last year with an 8â€"12 regular season mark, but that stat is deceiving. With five games to go, Optimists were 8â€"7 and still had a crack at first place in the sixâ€"team league. Dropping their final five contests more than fixed that, it trapâ€"doored them right out of the plavoffs. By Rick Campbell Chronicle Sports Editor When Waterioo Optimist midgets take to the field next Monday against Stratford., they won‘t be able to use the term inexperience as a crutch. CERTIFIED CHEMICAL HIGH PRESSURE CLEANING ENVIRONMENT SAFE FULLY GUARANTEED Optimists shoul ripen with age CLEANING 884â€"3353 SPRING CLEAN YOUR ALUMINUM AND VINYL SIDING DIVISION OF $COTTâ€"WOODHOUSE FOR 1200 sq. ft. Call for Your Free Estimate $189°° Mon May 17 Wed May 19 Mon May 24 Wed May 2 Mon Ma» 31 Tues June ! Sun . June 6 Mon June 7 Wed June 9 Wed June 16 Eri . Sat . Sun Mon June 21 Wed June 23 Sun June X Mon. June 2« Mon. July 5 Tues July 13 Wed July it Tues: Juty 20 Wed. July 21 Mon. July 2 Puncher is confident the team has the attitude to turn things around this year during their 20â€"game schedule that begins at home Monday against Stratford. **We still believe we‘ve got to hit and run, run the bases, just execute well all around," said the Waterloo pilot. "We told them though, once they hit the field. it‘s out of Jerry‘s and my hands, they have to want to do it themselves." WATERLOOQ OPTIMIST 1982 SCHEDULE and knowledgeable peoâ€" pie in Uptown Waterioo‘ s sports stores will help you find what you need from backpacking to running, cycling to basebait! Come discover Uptown Waterloo Summer sports are gearing up now â€" and you M find need in Uptown Waterioo0! 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