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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1980-03-20, Page 6P,AOE6-CLINTON NAV Mists COI D, TRUl .; DAY, MA 'The Clinton Optimists remain: unbeaten in this year's; one and only • hockey game, tying the CKNX Try-Hards'6.6. The game was played Saturday,. Marcy 15, 1980' in the Clinton Arena. Rumor has it that there were NHL Scouts. ,at the game, however they were only interested in the two minute .penalty Don Shropshall 'drew -early .ice the third period and the assist "ley ,goalie Greg CH 20, 1s8i1 game Burns, The team members (Clinton.. Crows) are, Greg Burns, John Lep- pington, Don. ' Bartliff, Butch., Fleet,; Bert Vara dendool,; Toni; McMahon, Don MacDonald, Don Shropshall, Brian Newington., Doug Riehl, ria to ail / �,by ' Rob, Mayer, Mike McNichol,- Doug Mills, •John. Vanloo, Bob e n Atkinson, • Cam cookeY t 0, The raccoon, (raton laveur in French and Procyon lotor to the scientific WorldY is an engaging little creature. The dark "bandit -like'' band .across the eyes, the ringed tail and the habit of washing its food have endeared it to storytellers, naturalists and us common folk for centuries. Even the German name "waschbar". (washing bear) lends a comic aspect to a very intelligent creature. It is the inherent- intelligence, and .playrul. behavior of the raccoon that sets it apart from other animals in nature's world. Adults usually forage alone (with the exception of females with young), but when two meet, the search for food is often, interrupted for a. playful tussle and a brief period of social interaction. The young, trailing along behind mother, seem to be in constant, motion as they play and explore, often . getting themselves into seemingly impossible situations. Their amazing dexterity arid ability to get at food sources (especially garbage cans) demonstrates their intelligence and can promote the emotion of either humor or disgust in their human coun- terpart. The heaviest raccoon ever recorded weighed 62 lbs. 6 oz., but the normal average for males is - 18.8 lbs., while females are slightly smaller at 16.5 lbs. Their senses are particularly acute, having good hearing, and eyes which are equipped_. -with a reflective m-er-nhrane---called a - tapetum lucidum which enhances their noc- turnal vision. The sense of touch in the front paws ,is exceptionally well developed making them extra sensitive to ground vibrations. It is this highly developed sense of touch that promotes the belief that a coon "washes its food". As a raccoon forages along a stream, it con- stantly probes the- bottom with its paws in the search for food. When something which might.be edible is encountered, it. is fondled in the paws until it is identified by feel. The`constant dipping in water makes the nerve endings in the paws even more sensitive, and .gives the impression that the animal is actually washing off a tidbit. When .finally identified, the morsel is quickly eaten and the search continued. • Hollow trees are the classic den site for rac- coons, but old stumps, caves, blown down trees, barns, abandoned buildings and brushpiles all serve the, same purpose. It is in this den that the coon spends the winter in a state of semi - hibernation and the female gives birth to her young. Mating occurs during the months of February and March and after a gestation period of 63 days, the young are born. The litter may vary from oneto six kits, but the average is three or four. The family (female and young) stay together until the, following spring when the young females become sexually mature and dispersal occurs. The intelligent raccoon is one animal that has adapted to man's encroachment, and fares very well indeed in agricultural districts. It has even been estimated that there is a population of around 100,000 coon within the limits of Metropolitan Toronto. In Southwestern Ontario they make good use of the large corn crops that are grown. It is difficult .to completely assess the economical value of the raccoon but in recent years the trends in fashion to long haired furs have created a great demand for their pelts. Prices for these pelts have soared to over $100 for exceptional specimens, but the average is just slightly over $30. This has been a great bonus to farmers, hunters and trappers, but changing fashions can quickly put an end to these high prices. The raccoon', even though basically a noc- turnal forest dweller, does interact with man. When they start raiding your garden or corn crop, or one decides to make its home in your chimney, they can become a real nuisance. However, if you ever do get a chance to observe some, undisturbed in the wild., take a few moments to watch. The show they put on will be `better than any movie you see on TV these days. Holmesville down again Sunset Golf Club hockey team built up an, edrly three goal lead, then survived a third period Holmesville rally to beat the Rockets 3-2, taking a one -game to nothing lead in their best - of -five CHHL.final series last Sunday night. Powerplay goals by Ray Volland and John Sturdy gave Sunset a 2-0 lead after one period. Dave McIvor then scored the eventual winner after taking a passlrom Sturdy and firing a low shot from just outside the crease at 4:20 of the second period. Third period goals by Greg Burns and Don Crawford put Holmesville back in the game with just under six nii'nutes remaining. Then, with less than a minute left to play and Sunset a man short, the Rockets pulled their goaltender giving them a two man advantage; But they were unable to tie 44 the score. Both clubs had ad- vanced to the finals with victories earlier last week and Sunset defeated the Burger Bar Royals 8 - MacDd'aald, Paul Bar- ttlff, and John Hart. Timekeepers were Jan Wigelsworth and Sheri Joyes. - Donors and' winners of the door prizes *e as follows: Clinton Home Hardware, Walkie, talkie, Dale Marsh; McLean Sports,. hockey stick and puck, Kelley . Ashford; Smith's Pro Hardware, kitchen set, Jim Switzer; Norholme • Decorating, gift certificate, Rhonda Strickland;_Pizza Express, gift certificate, Deb Bailey. Breaking out of a season long slump, the Clinton Peter Clynick, Travis Lyndon, John Seruton, Steve ---pee-•w•ee-heekey---team--recentl3 Wo1 -a=consolation Wires . r, d: FYont-row are Robbie Armstrong; Robert Dupee, Danny Horton, Frank Schlorendorf, Tim Mayhew, and Shawn Gautreau. Missing was Beecher Menzies, Mike Powell, and Bily Sinnamon. (News -Record photo) trophy at the Mitchell tourney and made it into the playoffs before being ousted last weekend. The winning tourney team included, back row left to right, coach. Don Shropshall, Ken Dupee, and manager Gene Powell.Centre row. David Pullen, sports Lancers up one on Sailors in finals BY DAVE SYKES The Lucknow Lancers hold a one -game edge over the Goderich Sailors in Intermediate-Cplayoff action as the teams head into the fourth game Wednesday. Horne -ice advanatage has taken a beating in the series thus far with each team winning on the road. Last Sunday the Lancers. grabbed the opening game of the ,series with a 9-7 overtime win here and a split on the weekend boosted them -into a 2-1 lead in the best - of -seven series. The Sailors won the second game of the series -7-4 in Lucknow Friday to , even the count but the Lancers rebounded with a 5-3 win here Sunday to again steal' the series iead. The Sailors were full. value for their win in Lucknow Friday taking the -lead-after -only 16 seconds of play, a lead they maintained throughout the. game. Goderich led 2-1 after one period but increased the margin to 4-2 after 40 minutes. They outscored Lucknow 3-2 in the final period to clinch the win and even the series at one game apiece. - Paul Kelly led- the Sailors offensively with two goals and two assists. He set the pace of the game scoring just 16 seconds into, the game and added his second goal in the second period. Scott Parks, Ron Sowerby, Graham Hamilton Dan Duncan and Don Calquhoun scored angle goals for Goderich. buncan also enjoyed -a four -point -.-_game as . he added three assists to his third period goal. Line - mate Ken Meriam chipped in with two assists, Jim Murray topped the Lancer scorers with two goals while Dennis 'Burrows and Tan Mon- tgomery added singles. The Lancers took the series lead here Sunday with their second road victory of the series with a 5-3 win. The Sailors led 2-1 after the first period but Lucknow rallied yvith two goals in the second period in a 30 second span and added tWo more in the final period en rout to the 5-3 victory Dan Colquhou and Dave Bartlif,f scored first period -goals for Goderich O. lift_ the home team into a 2-1 lead. but Lucknow .got goals from Stevenson and Murray in a 30 second span in the second period to boost the Lancers into a 3-2 lead. they outscored Goderich 2-1 in the final period. Burrows scored for Lucknow early in the final` •period . on a breakaway but ron Sowerby replied for Goderich, scoring from a difficult angle to narrow the Lancer lead to 4-3. Just two minutes later, however, Brian Blair took advantage of a sloppy clearing pass by goderich goaltender Dennis Fleishauer to tuck Seaforth curlers plan -season end A sure sign of spring this week is the mass of snowdrops in my garden, their delicate heads exposed by Monday's rain. This makes us realize that it is almost time to put our curling brooms -away there being but two weeks left in the season: So, .to wind up another successful year; there are several sbcial events lined up for club members and their friends. It looks like Mert Keyes and Dave Tremeer have a winner on their hands with the Fun Day anal Pork Barbecue coming up on March 22. Success is guaranteed as both draws have been filled - and more coming out for the barbecue. The Ladies' Fun Day is all set for March 25, following the last day of regular curling. Dishes for the pot luck meal may be selected from those listed with the poster. Anyone who has not yet signed up should do so as soon as possible to give the committee ample tirrre to organize their work. - The annual meeting for the ladies division of the club will follow the dinner and the new executive will be chosen. All ladies are urged tq conte out. 5, eliminating them in four games while Holmesville beat O'Bricn's6-3, taking their series three games to two. Game two between Sunset and Holmesville is scheduled for Sunday, , March 23 at 9:30 p.rn. a STAIN GLASS RESTORATION AND NEW WORK CUSTOM MIRRORS, SASH REPAIRS PLATE GLASS, STORM WINDOWS, THERMO PANES RESCREENING FOR ALL YOUR GLASS NEEDS ,COME AND SEE US TODAY .,, FISHER GLASS & MIRROR 72 HAMILTON SY„ GOOERICH HOME • S24.2g40 524.7312 "24 HOU** EMZ*' 2NCV StRVICt•' The Closing Breakfast or. Crazy T-shirt Day, which proved sd much fun last year,'' is scheduled for March 30. There will be two draws and, of 'course, prizes for the craziest shirts. Look for the poster at the club and sign -up this week. Make sure you're thereto close the season on a happy note! The annual dance will be on April 18 at the Seaforth arena. Tickets $10 a couple, are available from Irma Pryce. There will be dancing to The Brown's Orchestra with a meal at 1 a.m..I•n addition, the prizes and trophies won by club curlers on the three regular draws will Turn to page 7 • ramblings :froni:theiace s By Lois Gibbings Fav, owned by Michael Horner of Clinton, picked up his second win of the year at Windsor Raceway on March 15, with Eric McEwan on the bike in his 2:07.2 mile. The four- year-old son of Duane Hanover -Adios Armada has also been second twice and third once already this year. Other pacers from trainer Wayne Horner's Stable that were doing well last week were his Scarlet Dakali with a second place finish and Conray Kevin with a fourth. Glencoe Jamie was second for Dan Donnelly of Goderich. Dinos Lady, owned by Ron Kerr of Goderich, was a winner in 2:13.1 for driver Ross Battin at Orangeville Raceway on ihursuay cllgni,' Racing resumed .at Western Fair Raceway in London on Friday, March 14 after a break since March 1. Granny Grat- tan; a five-year-old mare by Scram -Mable Grattan, owned and trained by August De Groof of Clinton finished -second in a 2:08.1 mile in the seventh. Gerry Roebuck was third with Nancy Meadow that he co-owns with George Feagan in the third and fourth driving Jolly Killeen for Lionel Arbour of Goderich. On Saturday afternoon at the same track, Randy Henry of Goderich was third, with Bruce Volland's trotter Crimson Josie in the second, while Frank MacDonald finished fifth with Wee .\<4.' Devil for owner 'Albert Deblock of Lucan. Randy McLean, for- merly of Goderich, but presently in London, had a successful week. He had a win and a second with True Mix for owner Marion 5. Powell of Thamesford, also a second with his pacer Golden Ack and was fourth with Gingers Brat. Frank MacDonald was fifth with his Gaitime Honor on Monday night. Arrochar Ruth, owned by Arnold Doak of Goderich, finished third with Randy Henry up at Windsor on &Sunday night. Merrywood Hoot was second at Mohawk Raceway on March 16 with trainer Jerry Duford on the bike for owner Nancy Holmes Of Clinton, as that track re -opened WELCOMES YOU! Join us for our BUSINESSMEN'S LUNCH Daily from Noon to 2:30 Take the short ten minute drive to Benmiller for .iunu•h ()ur daily Businessmen's menu includes soup. the main course. dessert and coffee But most important. we know your twin meal time is limited We can have you in and out in as little as i!) minutes •lain us' for lunch You'll enjoy the finest food, available. prompCservire promptand a great price' For Reservations please phone 524-2191 $95 ONLY RFA ERVATIONS RE:QUEST1 T) Benmiller Inn Nestled in Benmiller, Ont., just 7 kilometres east of Goderich nn Iiuron°County Road 1. just off Ifighway 8 14ICENSEU UNDER THE L.L.B.°. home the fifth Lancer goal. The fourth game of the series - will go Wednesday in Lucknow at 8.30_p.m. and the fifth game iwil be played in Clinton, Thursday at 8.30 p.m. If a . sixth game is necessary it will be held in Lucknow Friday and the seventh game is - slated for. - Goderich Sunday at 2.30 p,m. - Port Elgin out in four The Leamington, Flyers had little trouble with the Port Elgin Bears in OHA Junior C quarter -final action, dispensing the Bears four games straight in the best of seven series. The Leamington team, which has three excellent lines, scored at will on the Bears in the four games, amassing 39 goals, while allowing 16. Earlier, the Bears had eliminated the Clinton Mustangs four games to three in the Central Junior C league finals. The Leamington Flyers now go on to the provincial sem-finals, and meet the winner of the Flamboro-Thorold series, which Flamboro currently leads three games to one. At the heal bowling lames Molson's Crown Mixed Mari Moore held the ladies' high triple of 653 and the high' average .of 201. Pat Jewitt took the highsil!igle off 258. In the men's scoring, Art Burt had the high triple. of 834 and the high average of 235. Sonny Moore had the high single of 321. The Bobcats are at the top of ,the league with 5,856' and the Cheetahs ,'are- second with 5,850. The Chimpanzees- have 5,826 and the Tigers' are behind with 5,713.- 3' : • The Pink Elephants - have have 5,668, the Bears have 5,622 attd . the Laughing Hyenas have 5,593. The Orangoutangs are in last place with 5,531, Tuckersmith Mixed Amy's ' Slings 'are in first place with_l30 and Roses and Rye are, close behind with 129, leaving Hilda's Hi -balls third -withi 7: Martha's Manhattans and Mary's Martinis are tied with 110 points each and Isobel's Baby Ducks are last with 101. Martha Roosenboom had the ladies' high single of 242. Mary Buffinga had the high triple of 585 and Amy Gerrits took the high average with 189. Angus Hummel was the top bowler for the men. He had thehigh single with 280, the high triple with _742 and the high average'of 222. Tuesday Lady Boyes' Boucles have finished with 132 points to top the season's league ••standings, The Five Pins. came second .with 126% and the Calico Cutters were close behind with 126. Chessell's Cut -tips .fnished with 121 points, a Tgueh of Velvet had 119% and Gwen's..G inghams had '115. points. Duddy's Denims finished , close behind .with 114% and ',Nora's Notions carne last With°105 % points. ' , zn the individual weekly standings., Pat Taylor had the ` high' single of 272, Wonnetta Hollandhad the high triple of 691, and Iva Reid took the high average with 203. STANLEY , -101FINSIBP BALI. REGISTRATION SAT. 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