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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1979-04-26, Page 6• PAGE 6 --CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 1979 A -Myth team finished as grand champs in the Huron County Dart League at the Fish and Game Conservation Association. Out of 13 other teams the win- ners are, left to right, Bill Patterson, George Oster, Don Ives and Harold Knox. (News -Record photo) Vanastra curlers honor winners The annual meeting of the Vanastra Curling Club was held on Friday April 20, at the club. Our {naturally speaking Few people realize it, but your local office of the Dept. of Agriculture is a wealth of in- formation. There are a lot of pamphlets available simply for the asking and they all appear to be well written and illustrated. One such pamphlet which appears to have just been reprinted and may be of some interest to you is entitled Mushroom Collecting for Beginners. The booklet describes 12 edible mushrooms, tells when and where they might be found and accompanies the descriptions with excellent photographs of the specimens. Even more important for the beginner are the descriptions and pictures for two of the most deadly poisonous mushrooms that grow in Ontario; the Destroying Angel (Amanita virosa) and the Fly Agaric (Amanita muscaria). These two species in particular should be as familiar to the mushroom gatherer as the back of his own hand, so they can be strictly avoided in the field. The warning printed on the inside of the front cover should be followed at all times. It states, "Only one rule is emphasized - eat only species that you know to be edible and avoid all others." A big bonus that is received with Mushroom Collecting for Beginners is the selected bibliography on the back pages. An even dozen books are listed here for the serious mushroom collector with authors, titles, addresses and prices listed for your convenience. The pamphlet itself can be picked up at your local Agricultural Office or can be obtained by writing to: Infor- mation Division, Canada Dept. of Agriculture, Ottawa K1A 007 asking for publication 8611972 and giving the title. Another booklet which may be of some interest to you is publication number 494 Nut Culture in Ontario. Many people do not realize that while native hazel nuts and .butternuts do well in Ontario, research is constantly being carried out to improve and develop other strains that will survive our harsh winters. The American Sweet Chestnut was once (before the coming of the chestnut bark disease) one of the most important forest trees in the U.S. and Southern Ontario. Not only did the sweet nuts provide an important mast crop for wildlife, but the lumber was highly prized for interior trim in buildings. Research facilities and in- dividual nut fanciers are now experimenting with European, Chinese and Japanese chestnuts in an attempt to develop a strain which will once again supply us with a bountiful supply of flavorful nuts. Ontario is not thought of in connection with Pecans, but northern varieties have been developed that will produce in some parts of Ontario. There is even an almond which, in a good year with ideal conditions, will provide a crop. The most commotl development; however, is probably the walnut. The Persian Walnut (also known as the English, French, Carpathian and Chinese walnut) is fairly common throughout southern Ontario (start asking around and you'll be surprised how many people know where there is a tree), and from the number of mature trees around, they have proven themselves adaptable to Canadian winters. The tree that appears bound to become my favorite; however, is the Japanese walnut, more commonly known as the Heartnut. This tree 'appears to be quite hardy and produces a smooth shelled nut which is heart shaped. The shell cracks easily and produces a kernel which comes out readily and has a very mild flavor. Nut culture in Ontario will give you a quick look at the different varieties available, but if you are really interested, the people to get in touch with call themselves S.O.N.G. The Society of Ontario Nut Growers would be pleased to have you as a member (fees are $3.00) and more in- formation regarding this group can be obtained by writing Mrs. Joyce McEwan, Treasurer, RR1 Beamsville, Ontario LOR 1BO. If you plant a nut tree today, you will be creating an endowment which will be around for generations to come. Baytieid associate curlers provided an excellent fish dinner, which was thoroughly Hullett Township BASEBALL REGISTRATION Saturday, April 28 Saturday, May 5 12 noon - 5 p.m. at Country .Kitchen FEE: •2.00 PER PLAYER OR •C.00 PER FAMILY enjoyed by all. During the business meeting which followed, trophies were handed out to the men's draw win- ners and the overall mixed league champs. Winners of the first men's draw in the abbreviated season were the Ron Sellars rink with Ward Hodgins, third; Brian Falconer, second and John Scott lead. Second draw winners were Jack McLaughlin, skip; Ivan Lince, third; Vic Evans, second and Jim Burkhart, lead. The mixed champs and receivers of the Falconer Family Trophy were Barry Davis, skip; Lois Evans, third; Marie Collins, second and Jim Burkhart, lead. Congratulations are also in order to the three rinks which went through their various draws undefeated; Barry Davis - Thursday Night men's; Mike Hodgson - Thursday Night men's; Brian Falconer - Friday Night Juniors. The Junior curling league was a new and successful endeavour this year and hopefully will continue to grow in the future. A special presentation was also made to Joan and Ian Kennedy for their much appreciated assistance to the club over the past years. The Kennedy's have been transferred to London and we wish them con- tinued success and we hope to see them at bonspiels in the future. The following officers were elected for the 1979- 80 Beason: president, Mervin Falconer; reasurer, Bruce Collins; ecretary, Mickey Knott; Ladies' chairperson, Doris Cantelon; men's hairperson, Ron Sellars; pecial events, Fred waan; ways and means, obin Gates ; bar, George antelon; membership, ack McLaughlin; atering, Marg Roger - on; bonspiels, Barry avis ; ice and house, en Rogerson. This past season lthough a short one, was ost successful as we njoyed the best ice onditions and mem- ership in the history of e club. It is indeed the hope nd aspiration of all embers that the current tuation concerning the ub building is rectified nd we can all enjoy the llowship and sport- manship associated with e great sport of curling ain next season. Have good summer and see u all next fall. s c s Z C c s D K a m e c b th a m si cl a fe s th ag a yo Ramblings from the racetracks by Lois Gibbings Chico Chief, a locally raised three-year-old colt by Skippys Pride C - Twinkle Water, started his racing career on March 13 with a win, followed by two second place finishes. On April 14, at Mohawk Raceway, the speedy pacer that was sold by Dr. George S. Elliott of Clinton to Tom Artandi, Larry Lewis and Dave Wineberg took a new recore of 2.05.4. Three nights later he was third in a 2.04.4 mile. Alonzo Adios, owned by Jack Mcllwain and Gord Pullman of Sea forth, took a 2.06 pacing record int Windsor Raceway on April 17 with Gerald Aiken up. The four-year- old horse by Adios Boy - Magic Bay has also been second on three oc- casions. Snuffleuphagus, a four- year-old Royal Melody mare that is co -owned by Orville Workman of Kippen had her first lifetime win at Western Fair Raceway in London, pacing her mile in 2.09.4 sports Little support for skating club^ A hopelessly spirit - shattering ostrich called "Apathy" stuck its head in the sand and hoped the figure skating annual meeting date would pass away and all positions would be filled while he waited until 'the proverbial "George" did all the work. Buyt alas, on April 17 the annual meeting, to be conducted at the arena, could not proceed because there weren't enough parents present to make even a quorum of 10. We'll grant you that perhaps a full page ad in the paper may have caught your eye and pricked your conscience enough for your support. Let's hope you were an unaware parent, not an ostrich. Another date for a annual meeting was set for Sept. 12. Each family will be contacted by telephone the week prior to the 12th. Barb Norman and Dorothy Dupee volun- teered to organize a work party of seniors and in- termediate skaters to prepare a float for the Clinton Spring Fair in June. Until September the fate of the Clinton Figure Skating Club hangs in the Two canoe for Clinton balance. On Easter weekend three of our competitive skaters skated very well in the Make a Date to Skate Competition at North Bay. Young Susie Howells skated in the pre - juvenile class, placed second in her flight which qualified her to skate in the finals. She placed 10th local lanes in this congratulations Susan, on this your first big competition. . Tuesday Brenda Dupee again Afternoon Ladies brought honor to herself In the playoff finals and Clinton by capturing Gerrit's Glads finished in a second place silver first place with 15,798 medal in the Novice points and Lois' Lilacs Ladies "B" class. It were second with 15,598. seems the number 13 was Vera's Verbenas had lucky for Brenda as her 15,070 and Edna's Asters day to skate was Friday, had 14,734. Betty's April 13. She was number Buttercups finished last 13 in the skating order, with 14,383. and her final ordinals Iva Reid took the high totalled 13 . single of 255 and the high Congratulations to all. triple of 700. We realize a great deal of hard work, determination YBC Teen precedes any good luck After three weeks of charms that come your playoffs, Cooper's Kooks way. are still on top with 8,804 With our skaters now and the Untouchables are making notice for the second with 8,440. Clinton Figure Skating The Five Fabulous Club throughout the Freak Outs have 8,277 province we parents must and The Honkies have throw our support behind 8_2193. The Bowlers them and form a new Anonymous have 8,006 executive to operate the and Jackie's Swans are in club forthe next season. last place with 7,720. See you in the fall. Lynn Armstrong had the ladies' high single of 284 and Kelly Colquhoun had the high triple of 665. Lynn Armstrong also took the high average of 196. In the men's scoring, Gary Armstrong had the high single of 314 the high triple of 758 and the high average of 219. on April 21. Bill Pennington picked up a fourth with Hyatts Treasure for owner August De Groof of Clinton on April 12 at Orangeville Raceway. Merrywood Hoot was second at Mohawk Raceway on April 14 for driver Jerry Duford and owner Nancy Holmes of Clinton. Walter Oster is training the Hoot Frost trotter at the Clinton track. At. London on. -Apr-+}-- I4, Gerry Roebuck finished - fourth with Jolly Killean for owner Lionel Arbour of Goderich. Jay Dee Lonesome was second for owner James D. Taylor of Hensall in the second as was Randy McLean with J.J's Bravo for Richard Lowthian of London in the third. At the same track on April 16, Randy gave Towerline Cricket her third win of the year after a second place finish April 11. She is owned Neil Booth of Londo Two nights later Ran won the fourth race wi on n. dy th Down at the ing firsts boys Tony Gibbings and Rick Kloss of Clinton canoed their way to two first place finishes in the Sydenham Canoe Race and the Thames River Classic last week. On April 20, the pair finished first in'the Junior MC3 class at the Sydenham Race • in Strathroy. On April 22 the Thames River Classic, formerly the Bunny Bundle race was held from the Bryanston Bridge to Fanshawe Lake for the high school class. Rick and Tony entered the class against 51 other canoes and came out on top of the nine mile trip in 52 minutes and 12 seconds. Cindy Anstett and Connie King also com- pleted the course for the Seaforth High School. Unfortunately there were not enough high school entrants from the area to complete in the challenge trophy. To be in it, there GODERICH RECREATION DEPARTMENT The Goderich Recreation Department is offering a custom drapery and custom sheer making course. The days are long and the pressures are great, you owe it to yourself to end the day in a luxurious house, fan- tasize the room of your dreams, draw plans, find pic- tures, bask in the thought of the elegance that can be yours for little more than the cost of the fabric. it can be yours. Miki Buse's 28 years' experience in her own interior design business will -help you make drapes you probably thought you could never afford. Register before May 9th. Phone MIKI 529-7i71 or The Recreation Office 524-8373 Classes will be held: Wednesday 6:30-10:30 P.M. Saturday 10:00-5:00 P.M. at VICTORIA PUBLIC SCHOOL FEE •25.°O Claves commence May 9th -June 30th must be three female boats and. three male boats from a school to try this contest. Possibly next year there could be enough representatives from Seaforth and Clinton to bring the trophy to Huron County. Let's give them some next year. All proceeds for this race go to Crippled Children. Tony and Rick will be entering the men's amateur class on May 6 at the All Outdoors Annual Canoe Race from Wingham to Auburn. GODERICH TOWNSHIP SOFTBALL REGISTRATION TO BE HELD ON SATURDAY APRIL 28 & SATURDAY MAY 5 AT HOLMESVILLE TOWNSHIP SHED 9-12 a.m. Victoria Princess for owner Richard Lowthian and finished second with J.J's Bravo. He was fourth with both Metric Time for partners Larry Daw of Clinton and Claude Daw of Mississauga and with R.W. Scout for Larry Jeffrey of Goderich. On April 21, Jay Dee Lonesome was second again as was Bobby Tar for owner James Riehl of Gode-rieh. Amherst Jack, co - owned by Wayne Horner of Clinton, finished second at Windsor on April 21 in a 2.04.4 mile. Another horse which Wayne owns in part- nership with William Hendrie and Gord Bloomfield, Fleet Fighter, won the third race at London on April 23 with driver Norm McKnight Jr. The four- year-old Alley Fighter gelding was timed in p, 2.04.4 for his second win this year. Warrens Duke was fifth in the Whitesell Pacing series in the tenth, after winning the previous week in p,2.04.3. The winner was Jorge Her- bert in 2.04 with Dave Wall. Buyers from this area at the CSHS Horse Sale in Toronto on April 21 were Jack and Nancy Holmes of Clinton. They pur- chased a year-old black three- filly named Hava Shot by trotting -bred Crack Shot - Tish Rodney. Clinton Kinette SOFTBALL Girls who were born after Jan. 1, 1964, who wish to play for the Clinton Kinette Pee -wee or Ban- tam softball. Registration & Practise Will be held at the Clinton Arena, Friday, April 27 - 6:00 p.m. If rained out, Monday, Aprll 1l -t:.00 p.m. PEE WEE: MRS. JANE LADD 482-7881 BANTAM: MRS. VIOLA PETERSON 482-9370 The tough performer' On the road or on the trail GT80 It's everything you'll ever want in a dual-purpose mini Sports a two-stroke engine, rigid tubular frame, and much more. (ELDER ENTERPRISES1 SALES & SERVICE DIAL 262-6142 HENSALL - ONT. 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