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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1979-01-18, Page 6PAGE 6—CLINTON NEWS-RECORD,THURSDAY,JANUARY 18, 1979 rnaturally speaking If you are heading gut to do a little exploring in the back country, it is a good idea to go prepared for the worst. All too often I've seen people Striking out on their cross country skis, wearing what I would consider is less than minimum amounts of clothing. Sure, I realize that this style of skiing is a very vigorous sport, but I'1' oet that these people have never considered the possibility of a broken ski or a malfunctioning 'binding when they are "way out in the back forty". A half mile hike through knee deep snow is hard enough when you are properly dressed, let alone wearing light pants and ski boots that look more like oxfords. If you are planning on leaving the groomed trails at all, you would be well advised to carry a few extras along in a light knapsack. A light vest (down or fiberfill) and a cheap pair of snowmobile boots won't weigh that much and could possibly avoid a real tragedy. Snowshoers are better off in that they are usually dressed a little more reasonably as heavy .'clothing does not hamper their n ovements. I usually wear a down vest with a heavy hydro style parka over everything. The parka stays open when I'm on the move to help ventilate and avoid "sweating up", and gets, zipped up when I stop. If I do find I'm heating up, it's the vest that comes off, NOT the parka. When using the layer principle, always remember that it's the middle layers that should be added to or subtracted from, not the inner or outer shells. There are several important items that find their way into my parka pockets at the start of winter and stay there until the snow melts. A waterproof match safe with strike anywhere matches, a good pocket knife and a coil of copper wire are the most important. The matches are self explanatory and with the knife and wire, I can effect almost any repair to a disabled snowshoe, even splinting up a broken frame. A big field pack full of accessories is not necessary, but a little thought and a few simple items can go a long way toward avoiding a lot of hardship, at the least. Hypothermia is a killer, and its symptoms should be known, and recognized by anyone venturing off the beaten track. Most outdoor magazines have carried an in depth article on the causes, symptoms and effects of hypothermia and should be referred to for a more complete understanding. Frostbite is another companion of the winter traveller, and should be guarded against. Your local library or doctor can probably supply you with all the. information you need regarding these afflictions. Winter can be a hard, merciless opponent or a beautiful, enshrouded wonderland. The way you approach it can make the difference between a fight for your life or a beautiful, rewarding ex- perience. Mustangs take fourth loss The Walkerton Black Hawks, -looking more like a hockey team than :they did in Clinton one week ago, scored late in the third period last Friday night to + beat the Mustangs 2-1. The loss was only Clinton's fourth of the year but a victory by Listowel on the weekend enabled the Cyclones once again to take over second place in the Central Jr. "C" league. The two teams, Walkerton and Clinton, each traded goals in the first period as Mike Gibbings scored the Stangs only tally of,the night. The second period was scoreless and Walkerton..notched the winner at 16:29 of the third period. Both goaltenders - Derek Divok for Clinton and Steve Bott for the Black Hawks. played well as Clinton outshot Walkerton 37-31. The Mustangs travelled to Hanover last Tuesday night with some of the Clinton midgets in the,, line-up as the Stangs are hampered by injuries and ASHTON'S TAXI Phone 482-9334 If busy 482-9844 Rate Increases (min. 1 or 2 parson;). '1.25 (In town). '2.00 (Huronvlew). ,/2.30 (Vanastra). 83' per mild to apply of- - ter first '/z mile. Waiting time '10.00 per hr. We hope to clarify misleading report by Council In Jan. 10 Issue. Doug and June Howse, Proprietors the flu. Results were not available at press time. The Stangs will make their first 'visit to Arthur this Friday night and their next home game will be Thursday, January 25 at 8:30 p.m. Smile Country mile: the distance . between an empty gas tank and the nearest filling station. M1 He shoots, he scores! The puck goes in the net on a shot from a Clinton forward during a game last Saturday morning in the bantam hockey tour- nament that pitted Clinton against New Hamburg "B". Clinton won 5-1, but were beaten by Exeter and Hanover to put them out of the tournament, which continues this weekend. (News -Record photo) sports Snow doesn't halt tourney Despite some poor driving conditions caused by heavy snow over the weekend, the l l th annual bantam hockey tour- nament was deemed a success by organizers and the bad weather cancelled only two games on Sunday night. The tournament con- tinues this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with the% playoff games being held Sunday af- ternoon. In action last weekend, Exeter beat Clinton Thursday night .by a 3-1 count while Preston edged GoderiC 4-3 and Zurich beat Eima Logan 4-3 and Seaforth defeated New Hamburg 3-1. On Friday night, Howick dumped Watford 6-1 ; Thedford ' nipped Dorchester 4-3, Wood- stock tied Goderich 1-1 and Kitchener beat Hespeler 5-2. On Saturday, Clinton beat New Hamburg "B" 5-2 but Clinton was put out of action when they 'were beaten 4-0 by Hanoverwho also thumped New Hamburg "B" 14-1. `Creemore beat Howick 4-2, but Howick bounced back later in the day and shutout Thamesford 3-0. Oakville beat Kitchener 4-1 and Oshawa 5-2, while Stratford beat Toronto Wexford 2-0. Wexford bounced back to beat Waterloo 5-2. Hespeler then sidelined Oshawa by a 5-1 score and Seaforth continued their climb to the championships with a 4-1 win over Strathroy. In the other game, Woodstock , upset Preston 2-0. On Sunday, Exeter Registered Refirerrent Savings pIQns* Put a little aside for the future with a Victoria and Grey Trust Registered Retirement Savings Plan. Victoria and Grey has 5 RRSP Plans from which to choose. The money invested in each Plan provides for tax deferrals and the return on your investment is allowed to accumulate tax-", free until you withdraw the funds from the Plan. Simple. Safe.. Come on in, it's time we talked about tomorrow. Contribute to, or purchase a V 8,"G RRSP and become eligible to win a trip for two to Jamaica. * Registered Retirement Savings Plan means a Registered Retirement Savings Plan ecceppted'by the Minister of National Revenue for Registration under (hiSlritome Tar'Act of Canada b • Eva PAMTRGREY Since 1844 '100 Kingston Street Goderich 5247381 How �bout tomorrow? Member' Canada Dbpoatt Insurance 5orporatton i • proceeded to semi-final action with a 7-0 win over New Hamburg "B", and will meet Hanover. New Hamburg "A" blanked qtr.- thrny 1-O Waterloo downed Galt 3-2 and Seaforth made the "C" championship by nipping Sarnia Township 1-0. Hespeler beat Oakville 7-1 while Oshawa tied Kitchener 4-4,, while two other games were can- celled because of the weather and will be played this coming weekend. Ramblings from the races ' By Lois Gibbings Area residents were shocked and saddened to hear of the death of Ron Feagan, 36, at his farm near Dundas on Friday night. In a career which has spanned over 20 years of harness racing since his early training at the Goderich track, Ron has won over 3,004 races and horses he has driven have' earned over $6 million in purse money. When only 19 years old,' Ron was competing against such. veteran drivers as Clint Hodgins, John Chapman, Harold , Wellwood, Bud Gilmour, Joe Hodgins and Dunc Campbell in an invitation race for 3 -year-old pacers at Western Fair Raceway in London. In 1964, Ron and his grandfather, George ' C. Feagan of Goderich, purchased the yearling pacer H. 'A. Meadowland for $1,300. By the time he retired he had earned $137,343 and had a record of 1:58.2. Included in his many wins was the . Canadian Pacing Derby in Toronto in 1966. On June 26, 1978, Ron set a new -track record of 1:59.1 with the pacer Jambo Dancer at Western Fair Raceway in London. , We extend our - sym- pathy to all his family and friends as he will be greatly' missed. "Winners this week . at various tracks were Karl T. Seelster, owned by Wayne Horner of Clinton, timed in 2:05.2 at Windsor on Janu`hxy 10 with. Don O'Dwyer on the bike: • Melo Victory had his first win this year in 2:06.4 for owners Wm. Bradley and Lionel Kloss of Goderich at the same, track on January 11. Dillon Song made it two wins in a row at Flam- boro Downs on Saturday night for trainer -driver Ray McLean and owner Barry Elliott of Kit- chener. Dougs Duke was a winner for' Clark Horner of Point Edward and Wayne Horner at Win- dsor on Sunday night. Auburn Forbes N was third on January 11. Bobby Tar was second at Flamboro on Friday night for owner Jim Riehl of Goderich. At London on Saturday afternoon, Randy McLean •finished fourth with both Metric Time for owners Larry Daw of Clinton and Claude Daw of. Mississauga and with' Tony Bay for owners G. Ross McEwan and Lorne Brown of Clinton. Alonzo Adios was ,second at Windsor with Gerald Aiken up 'for owners Gord Pullman and John Mcllwain of Seaforth. At London on Monday night, Bill Caldwell. of Clinton finished fourth with Harlo Champ for Lorne Dale. Randy McLean won the eighth race with True 'Mix for Marion J. Powell of Thamesford and was fourth with Cinda Meadows for Ruth and Cinda Jerry of Goderich in the fourth. Granny Mathers was third in the same race for the Broken M Stables of Goderich. ATTRITION SNOWMOBILERS DEMONSTRATION D Enjoy winter.. almost the entire snowmobile season is still ahead of us. That's why we're having Demonstration Days.. . to give you a chance to see how good the Arctic Cat machines really are FRIDAY - SATURDAY - SUNDAY The most competitive prices anywhere Complete line to choose from EXTRA SPECIAL .VALUES CHILDS JACKETS $995 Adult 2 Pcs. Fortrel SNOWMOBILE SUITS s5995 YOU'VE WAITED L811C ENOUGH. ADULT C - SNOWMOBILE JACKETS $2495 gNOWMOBILERS PANCAKE' BREAKFAST AVAILABLE SUNDAY MORNING *'ARN 1, ONT. (HWY q4, NORTH OF HENS 1)1.1, LOOK FOR THE SIGNS') ' o PHONE 262-5809 OR 262-3318 CHSS curling A curling team from Central Huron Secondary School in Clinton will be going to the Ontario finals in Walkerton this Friday. The team, composed of Bill Gibson, Bda i Falconer, Ron Taylor, and David Townshend, beat seven other schools in Huron -Perth last weekend to win the division championship, and a berth -in thefinals. The CHSS team gained their experience at the Vanastra Curling Club. H. & R. 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YOUR CHOICE AT 2()% OFF MEN'S REGULAR PRICES SPORT JACKETS Plain shades of brown or navy. Sizes 38-44 $ 2 / 9 5 .34.g7 NOW.... • MEN'S SLACKS Various patterns and colours to choose from. Slightly imperfect in broken size range. REG. PRICE UP TO '10.97 SA2 / LE $ 4 5 7 • PAIR MEN'S SHORT SLEEVE SHIRTS Plain or v -neck styling sizes S -M -L, assorted colours. Just ,the thing for going South! REG. '7.95 SALE: $4,95 ea., or / 2 11 $8?° j. GIRL'S WEAR GIRL'S DENIM GAUCHOS First Quality -,Canadian made. Sizes 8-18. Our regular '6.99. SALE GIRL'S shoo • TURTLENECKS 100% cotton. White only. Broken size range: Reg.'2.57 • $ 100 • EA. SALE INFANT'S WEAR INFANT'S SNOW SUITS Choose from sizes 4-6. Green or brown.. REG. '26.25 $ 21O° SALE • From the Vanastra Factory Outlet to 1 families everywhere...an invitation for FREE INDOOR SKATING J4NUARY 27,2 P.M. -4 P.M. at the Vanastra Arena...ice donated by Fred Moore, Arena Owner VANASTRA FACTORY OUTLET "The Store that Saves Yoe More' on MINI rbrt tA011t Welt A .A.* WI Ar IAr00000t SOWING MACHIN11 POUND 6006$ G.00I.$lt NEW STORE HOURS: Monday t;rlday 10 a.m. 9 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m.. • p.m. Sdn'day 12 moon . • p.m. ca Highway 4 • South of Clinton at v 01100 .0