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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1980-05-01, Page 6PA. 6 CLINTON NEW OLD, THURSDAY, MAY I ,1980 By Carolanne Dolg:. With golt season just about here, I know that you are .a11 busy shaping up . and taking a ,good example from Nicklaus, and Player. Now that you are well on the way to looking good . on ; the course, let's. have a look at your equipment." Get the .clubs out ,and look them, over. f hope you cleaned them at the end of last season but l'm sure many will notice the turf from a bad lite clinging to sale elf the clubs. Warm watW and soap will remove the golf course from the golf club, in most cases, unless of - course it's one ` of the apple trees that is still attached to your three ---- iron. Scrubbing with a soft brush will soon have the irons all shined up, but pay attention to the grooves and be sure to clean them out, That's where the spin comes from, there is absolutely no sense in yelling "bite, bite", if your club was carrying an acre of mud when you hit the ball! Don't forget the grips. If they're rubber, use soap and water, if leather then a leather cleaner and conditioner is the thing to use. Your woods should be wiped off, dried and possibly - waxed, which will have them looking like new. By now, you know enough to keep the woods protected at all times- by headcovers preferably knitted or .some other material that breathes. ,,(Please remove the headcovers to take a shot...they will get grass stained.) The clubs are looking good, but what about the bag? Well let's start by dumping everything out of it. This is always fun! And you fellows talk �naturall r� iubsready, about vromen's purses. if the women could see your golf" bags, .Along with tees balls, pencils and grubby scorecards,, there are squashed ..cigarettes, crumpled upx bills, the other set -of car keys, empty bottles, mouldy rainwear and last Se7 tember's mail. (Ti contained .the invitation to your wife's cousin's wedding which you didn't, want to go to anyway,) At last the bag is empty and we can tackle the cleaning job. If it's vinyl...and who can af- ford leather anymore... just wipe it with warm. soapy water. A little detergent helps remove., the grass stains. If it is a . -leather bag, saddle soap:_ will do the job and._.Ayou'll be all set. Matching headcovers, can be treated the sante but if they're knitted you' earl probably wash them] in the machine using cold water as a precaution against the colors run- ning. The pull cart is next. A good dusting and grease job . will help and if parts are broken or missing now's the time to look after that. Most golf cart parts are available through your pro shop, but remember repairs taketime, so do it now. Clean up all the balls you had last year that are still good and you're all set for the new season.. Some more- serious golfers will want to put last year's balls in their practise hag and :-pur- chase new ones to play with, but with the price of balls what it is, they'll have to be smiling at me from two sides before I'll get rid of them. Don't forget about your shoes, an, expensive but important part of a speaking Brook troutare probably the most sought , after, and least understood, fish that the southern angler pursues. They are also one of the tastiest delights to ever come out of a frying pan and everyone can become a good trout fisher- man with a little patience and forethought. In order to consistently catch brookies, the angler has to have)ome idea of -where to look, ._ and what to look for. Once you know that, the actual catching of the fish is not too difficult if you use a mixture of patience and common sense. Brook trout inhabit clear coldwater- streams - that are free of pollution and protected from the warming rays of the sue. The . streams are usually small., spring fed, fast flowing and have a large complement of riffles, rapids, sunken logs and brush piles in and around which the trout hide. In every spot just named, there are small pockets of relatively still water (back currents behind logs, rocks, etc.) where the trout can lie, in wait for any morsel that comes floating downstream. When he spots something that looks edible, he'll dash out to grab it, returning quickly to his safe hideaway to gulp if down and be ready for the next one that comes drifting along. If something spooks him, however, he'll either make a dash downstream to escape or glue himself back into his hole so tightly, it would take dynamite to dislodge him. This is the reason most people find the brook trout so hard to catch. The average angler who finds brookies too hard to catch generally makes one classic mistake. They usually know where to look, but when they find a likely log jam, they'll stomp right up to it and start plopping their bait in and around the snags, and may even climb out on to it so they can reach an even better hole. They might even catch the odd fish, but most of the time those trout will . be long gone before their hook even hits the water the first time. The real way to fish that log jam is to stay as far away, from it as possible and still get your bait in tinder it. The trick would be to work your way into the stream about 15 to 20 feet above the jam, cast down in front of it and let the current work your hook down and through the logs. Keep letting out slack line until you think it has passed completely through the jam, then retrieve it slowly. If a trout takes your offering on the way down, you can sense it two ways.'If the line stops going out suddenly, the trout has picked up the bait after it has passed and taken, it back up- stream wi'th'-n-im. if it gives a shod jerk, then stops, he's caught it on the way down. Give him a few seconds, then set the hook. If the trout takes the bait on the retrieve, the sudden jolt will be unmistakeable. This method produces a lot of snags and lost hooks, but it is also good for a lot of fish. Riffles, rapids, undercut banks, etc. can all be worked the same way. Just remember to stay as far away as you can. The purist. will claim that fly fishing is the only way to go, and then argue with a fellow fly addict as to whether wet or dry flies are the best. Others claini that small lures (and it's here that the number 0 and 1 Mepp's spinners shine) are the most deadly trout medicine there is. But, with everything else taken into consideration, it's the lowly worth that puts the most brook tro4t into the creel. Grab a handful of worms, the old fishing pole and your bug dope some evening and give this technique a try. If you make all the .right moves, use a little patience and common sense, and Most itnportant, if "they're biting", ' you can. catch a pan full of brookies for breakfast -the 'reit rotting. goi'ter's equipment. Once you've got theta clean,. replace' any. worn or missing ; spikes and tighten the rest. It's a good idea to rub Vaseline on the spike , threads before screwing, them in because this, prevents thein from rusting and falling out. New leather shoes should be rubbed: with . dubbin around the learns and possibly sprayed . with a scot- chguard type water repellent. It is handy to have an; . extra pair of laces is your golf bag Now that you and your equipment are in shape, you're all set ti tackle the course.. The Seaforth course is in good shape already, ._arid.-after__,being__ open for two weeks we've seen 'many of our regulars out on, the course. On Sunday morning the Clinton John St. Open got back to a good start. John Robinson, last year's champ from John St., was back, along with the Campbells and other John St. residents. Perhaps golfers from John St. in Seaforth (and I know who you are) could give the other John St. some competition in a challenge match one Sunday. While thinking about that, don't forget -the dance May 24, and our next club meeting Tuesday, May 6, at 8:30 p.m. in the clubhouse. We want to make plans f,r }men's night, match play, 4nd- a two ball-foursom e -1 - Although the Bayfield Flyers ,suffered a big loss in a Sunday afternoon exhibition slo-pitch match against the Bayfield Bombers, the teams showed,. good sportsmanship qualitI UUWith ha dsirak s apt -the end-of--the-gaine -he Flyers dropped an 11,2 decision to the Bombers. (Bud Sturgeonphoto) sports Understanding Com -Tec What is Com -Tec? Perhaps you have a son, a daughter or a friend involved in it. Com -Tec i_s education .and involves.business and commercial, technical studies, special education and family studies. These are practical courses taught at Central Huron Secondary School (CHSS) and the school is preparing a special night on .M ay 7 to shave -pa -rents -- Com -Tec and the courses theirchildren taking. Com -Tec : ;80 will be held in connection with Education Week which goes from May 5-10 and the special evening on May 7 will be held from 8 pm until 10:30pm. As well as displays of the students' work, dif- ferent areas will be in operation and some students will be working. _____P-arents and- ocher - May trach meet planed SEAFORTH - It is ex- pected that 200 athletes from Ontario and the United States will take part in the Neilsen Field Meet in Seaforth on May 11. ' Plans for the meet are now in their final stages and Seaforth District High School coach Terry Johnston has already received over 30 ap- plications from students who want to compete in the day long meet. He said that the four top junior female throwers Ontario, Liz Polyak, Cindy Crapper, Monquie Cadieux and Hilliary Boyd, have aleady applied to com- nPtp • Eight plaques, bearing the town of Seaforth crest, will be presented to the top female and male athletes in the meet. Bicyclists takesafety test Last Saturday morning the Optimist Club of Clinton held a local bike rally for all girls and boys at. the Clinton Arena. There were obstacle balance, traffic and skilled tests for all participants. . Main prizes were won by Susan Jewitt, Naomi Duddy, Tracy St. Louis, Stacey Hicks, Robin Hicks, Robyn Hicks, Joanne Duddy, Terry Cox, Dean Cartwright, Our mistake Funeral services for Mrs. Bessie Hull were held on April 21 at the Trinity Anglican Church in Bayfield. The funeral arrangements were made by the Beattie Funeral Home in Clinton, not as reported in Aast Week's ' News -Record. The price of repairs on the Clinton Town Hall have not been lowered. It was incorrectly reported in last week's paper that the cost of renovations would be $20,597. The actual costs for the repairs remain at $46,611. The News -Record apologizes for both these errors and any in- conveniences they may have caused. Jason Moxan, Jonathan Oestreicher, ''Scott Glew and Jamie Verbeek. A big thanks goes out to the local police depart- -ment Chief Westlake and Don Shropshall for his job of inspecting all the bicycles and applying reflector tape. A thank you to the arena staff who supplied the tables and washroom facilities Peace of MJILd at 1/2 the Price Open a new Savings or Chequing Account between April 21 and May 10 and get a Safety Deposit Box for the rest of the year at 1 /2 price. Because some things could never be replaced: Documents, securities, cash, jewellery and other keepsakes. Savings with Safety VG VICTORIA l ORLA TRUSTGREY TRU 100 Kingston St. 524-7381 Goderich Safety Deposit Boxes for Rent WELCOMES YOU! Join us for our BUSINESSMEN'S LUNCH Daily from Noon to 2:30 Take the short ten minute drive to Benmiller for lunch Our daily Businessmen's menu includes soup, the main course, dessert and coffee But most important, we know your noon meal time is limited. We can have you in and out in as little as 45 minutes. .Iotn us for lunch You'll enjoy the finest food available, prompt service and a great price' • For Reservations please phone 524-2191 $ 9.5 ONLY ti e RESERVATIONS REQUESTED Benmiller Inn Nestled in Benmiller, Ont. , just 7 kilometres east of Goderir h or, Huron County Road 1, just off Highway 8 LICENSED UNDER THE L.L,B.O. interested individuals who attend Com -Tec '80 will have an opportunity to meet this aspect • of today's education facilities first hand, enjoy refreshments and meet the teachers involved in the courses. ambling By Laic` Gibbings Granny Grattan, a five- year-old mare, by Scram Mable Grattan, that August De Groof of Clinton 'sold earlier this: month to ,Tudy Wilson of London,, paced to a new lifetime mark of 2:08.8 at Western Fair Raceway in London on Monday, April 28, Bernie Wilson was driver for Granny Grattan whose previous record r was ' 2:11:3 although :she has shown finishing second in 2:.07.1. Mike' Meadow, owned by Jean and Ben Feagan of Goderich, finished third with Randy McLean on the bike in the., third race, while Gerry Roebuck was fourth with Nancy Meadow, that he co-owns with George Feagan of Goderich, in the fourth. Randy McLean of London, but formerly from Goderich, gave his five-year-old pacer Golden Ack a new record. of 2:05.2 at London on Saturday afternoon. He had also raced on Wed- nesday night when he finished fourth. From • 16 starts this year, he has two wins, two seconds and three thirds, good for earnings of $4,344. Two Goderich owned horses each picked up a third. Dave Wall drove Gaelic Bby for Allan tom he races MacDonald, while Fred List handled Josie Doo Little for Frank Little. At the London track on Wednesday, April 23, Mandy McLean was third with C P Foxy for owner Charles P. Haskett 'of .Lambeth in.. the fourth, while Gerry Roebuck was Fourth :with: Cinda Meadows in the fifth. Frank MacDonald of Clintofi, was also fourth with Wee,Devil for Albert Deblock of " Lucan in, the eighth: 1enmarow, Cas.tlee,. owned and trained by Wayne Horner-of.Clinton, finished third in 'a 2:02 mile on April 22 at Windsor Raceway. Flame-Messanger was fourth at Orangeville Raceway on April 27 for Gorlyn Acres of Holm esyille. Gord Rapson reports that hie sold, his 'other trotter, Centennial Duke earlier this year, Hanover Rac;way is scheduled to, open this. '. season on ,.Saturday, May 10, whiilei"znra Raceway begins on Friday, May 10; Laid off ST, MARYg. - The down trend in the . Canadian economy has adversely affected the Dorntar plant in St. Mayrs and 40 workers have been laid •off." The layoff brings ° the plant's work force. down to about 100 employees and plant. manager Don Leslie is not certain whether there could be future employee cut- backs.. H.S. FORD Overhead Doors ' Sales & Service * RESIDENTIAL * INDUSTRIAL * COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC OPERATORS PHONE: 482-3821 CLINTON • 141 PONTIAC SUNBIRDS CANADA'S STYLISH AND SPORTY SUB -COMPACT We want to move our stock and have slashed prices to the bone SUNBIRD 2 DOOR COUPE Colour - silver. Serial No. 562591. List '5594. SALE $5,140. SUNBIRD 2 DOOR COUPE Bronze, mats, rear defogger, sports mirrors, automatic, power steering. Serial No. 572074. List '6,348.30. SALE $'5,776. SUNBIRD 2 QOOR HATCHBACK Silver, mats, wheel lip moldings, rear defogger, sports -mirrors, automatic, power steering, rally wheels, Serial No. 570580. List '6,661.55. SALE $6,048. SUNBIRD SPORT 2. DOOR COUPE Gold, mars, rear defogger, automatic, powerssteering. Serial No. 572111: List '6,611.80. SALE $6,010. SUNBIRD SPORT HATCHBACK Maroon, custom interior, mats, rear defogger, console, stripes, power steering, power brakes, automatic, rally wheels. Serial No. 570116. List '7,285.15. stag $6',583. SUNBIRD 2 DOOR COUPE Silver, mats, rear defogger. Serial No. 571241. List '5,732.60. SALE 55,25/. SUNBIRD 2 DOOR HATCHBACK M,cfroon, rear defogger, Serial No. 570634. List '5,929.80 • SALE $5,431. SUNBIRD:2 DOOR HATCHBACK Gold, mats, wheel Hp moldings, electric defogger, sports mirrors, automatic, power steering, rally wheels. Serial No. 570492. List '6,661.55. SALE '6,048. SUNBIRD S • ART 2 DOOR COUPE Black, mats( rear defogger, sorts stripes, automatic,. .power_ steering, rally wheels, white let- tered.steel belted tires, h. d. bat. toy. Serial No. 551899. List '6,979.25. SALE $6,320. SUNBIRD SPORT HATCHBACK Gold, custom interior, mats, rear defogger, console, stripes, power steering, power brakes, automatic, rally wheels. Serial No. 569231. List "'7,285.15. SALE '6,583. SUNBIRD 2 DOOR COUPE Dark green, mats, rear defogger, sports mirrors, power steering. Serial No. 572104. Llst'5,970.05 SALE $'5,457. SUNBIRD 2 DOOR HATCHBACK Yellow, mats, rear defogger, sports mirrors, power steering, accent stripes. Serial No. 571191. List '6,233. SALE '5,683. SUNBIRD SPORT 2 DOOR COUPE Dark blue, mats, rear defogger. power steering, Serial No. 572000. List '6,233.55. '1 SALE '5,691. SUNBIRD SPORT 2 DOOR COUPE Dark blue, light blue vinyl top, custom interior, mats, landau roof, 'rear defogger, console, stripes, power steering, ,power brakes, V6 engine, automatic, rally wheels, over sized tires. Serial No: 571275. List '7,664. 00. _, SALE $6,898. SUNBIRD SPORT HATCHBACK Silver, custom interior, mats, rear defogger, console, stripes, power, steering, power brakes. V6 engine, wire wheel covers, over sized tires, rear speaker. Serial No. 512639. List '7,665.60 SALE $6,904. ALL PONTIAC S11NI3IRDS include as standard equip- ment tinted glass, body side moldings, white wall radial tires, 4 cylinder .engine, 4 speed tran- smission,- custom wheel covers, powered ven- tilation, lighter, bucket seats, custom radio. cGEE PONTIAC. BU ICK CADILLAC Hanlitton St,, Goderich 524.8391