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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1983-01-05, Page 21PAGE 6 —CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 1913 Ace' ents up Ontario Transportation and Communications Minister James Snow ex- pressed his disappointment in the snowmobile statistics for the 1981-'82 winter season. "With the total of 811 colli- sions reflecting a 20.5 per cent increase over '80-'81's 673, it's purely a sign of carelessness and disobe- dience of the law. And, this cannot be tolerated," he said. Recent amendments to the Motorized Snow Vehicle Act steps up the safety regula- tions. Drivers of snowmobiles on the newly defused ' trails" must be at least 12 years old and hold a snow vehicle operator's licence ur if over 16 a valid driver's licence. And habih- ty and the wearing of helmets will be mandatory whenever operating a snowmobile. Anyone operating a snowmobile on their own property is exempt. "It seems that no matter how strict the laws are or how much emphasis is plac- ed on safety, deaths and in- juries continue," he said. There were 25 people kill- ed this season as compared to 23 last year. LOOK FOR THE YELLOW SALE TICKETS! Altercations of cost • n all sale clothing! An sales gash and finale "penm,anS 25% WOOL COMB. SHIRTS & DRAWERS "Stmnfieilils Therrn& COMB. SHIRTS & DRAWERS 1/2 PRICE aMpbcll"s MAIN CORNER CLINTON 482-9732 The Clinton Mustang Junior C team took the second place trophy in the weekend tournament in Clinton. The 'Stangs team Includes, front row, left to right, Jim MacDonald, Grant Pride, Brad Hymers, Jim Fritzley, Brian Horner, Randy Marriage, Jeff Oupee and coach Jim Nigro. Second row, tournament chairman Larry Daw, Jack Adams, Randy Graham, Sean Van Dongen, Brad Armstrong, Darrell Graham, Greg Flowers, Jeff Denomme and assistant coach Butch Elliott. Back row, Ken Thornton, Mark Rowe, Ross Snider, Mark Soppi, Tony Gibbings, Brent Dew, Jeff Denoiny and Jeff Corrie. (Shelley McPhee photo) Mustangs lose final tournament game By Bryan Marriage The second annual Jr. 'C' tournament is over again for another year but the Mustangs wish they could play the final game over again, as a tired Mustang team lost to Norwich Mer- chants by a score of 7-3. The Mustangs upset heavi- ly favored Kincardine Kinucks 4-3 in overtime to get to the final Sunday after- noon while Norwich held on to defeat defending cham- pion Alliston Hornets 6-4. The Merchants had a five goal lead on Alliston early in the third period but the Hornets stormed back with four goals but couldn't get the equalizer and the Nor- wich club put the insurance goal into the empty net in the last minute of play. In the second semi-final game the Clinton Mustangs played their finest game of the season as they edged Kincardine 4-3 in overtime. The two teams played scoreless hockey in the first period as Clinton goaltender Jeff Denomme turned aside ten Kinuck shots, while the Stangs could only get three shots at the Kincardine goa`ltender. Unfortunately for the Mustangs, Denomme broke his finger early in the second period but veteran Jim Mac- Donald came in and shut the door on the Kinucks as they swarmed all around the net. The Stangs rebounded with a pair of goals from Grant Pryde and Greg Flowers before the period ended to set the stage for the third period. The Mustangs scored ear- ly in the third period on a goal by lien Thornton but the powerful Kincardine offense went to work and scored three times in the next ten minutes to even the score at 3-3 and the last seven minutes of regulation time was end to end action but nobody could get the winner. The teams came out in the overtime period and con- tinued their quick end to end pace almost eight minutes before Brad Armstrong scored the winner assisted by Ross Snider as the Stangs moved into the final and the Kinucks packed up to go home. The final game got under- way two hours later and the Stangs came out flying. The game was only five minutes old when Sean Van Dongen blasted the first goal past Norwich assisted by Jim Fritzley and Randy Mar- riage. Clinton slowed down before the first period ended and Norwich quickly pumped in two goals as they capitalized on Clinton mistakes. Before the peri ended the Mustangs tied the game as Raridy.Marriage was set up perfectly by Jim Fritzley and Brent Daw to J N. rh JI lie Or rrri;rp�.,, 41.111. ' Gun (j' nib 1, toette1 fi :lean 111 9IN1 0. 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The teams battled back and forth in the second period and during the last minute of play Norwich scored to go ahead 3-2. as the Stangs looked even more tired. The third period started with another Norwich goal but the Stangs pulled within one as Greg Flowers pulled the trigger, assisted by Mark Soppi and Randy Graham. The Mustangs looked total- ly worn out during the last ten minutes of the game as Norwich scoreDthree more times while the Stangs couldn't put up a seriou tack and the game en • i 7-3. Dennis Breedon -o Alliston won the Most Valuable Player award for the tourna- ment while Brad Fitzsim- mons of the Kincardine Kinucks won the award for Zest Defensive Player. The tournament was a huge success and the Mustangs' executive would like to thank everyone for their help and support. The Mustangs are back in action this Friday night when they host the Port Elgin Bears in Clinton at 8:30 p.m. Bowling winners Winners for the December 21 week of the Thursday Clinton Mixed League were: Kay Falconer, high single and high triple, 257 and 700; Val Marriage had the high average with 207. ab Atkinson had the men's high single with 286 and the high average with 217. Scott Parks bowled the high triple with 674. in the regular standings, The Best in Town lead with 65 points. Perry's Bears are second with 58, followed by the No -Names with 54. The Whiners have 51 points, followed by the Birds with the V's with 44 and the Dollers & Gents and Shipps Ahoy round out the standings with 37 and 35 points. z TICE:0 Arc N' CHRISTMAS T':EE PICK-UP will be on MONDAY, JANUARY 10, '83 "lease have your tree of the curb, CLINTOfhh DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS NO IFS, A ' DS, OR BLIPS FR® , '. ; ; N CiffV-OLDS! Oft new 1982 or 1983 Chevrolets, Oldsmobiies :,::ftd Chevy light Trucks on the full amount financed for the full tern] of the contract. Placa factory order before Feb. 28, 1983 for delivery anytime. or buy from our stocw by March 31 ehet rt) Ie� )1(istrool)i 1e 482 9321 by 'teve c ook e Well, as the old saying goes, it's good news - bad news tune again, and this time it concerns fishermen. The bad news, and we might as well get it over with, is that the Honorable Alan Pope, Ontario Minister of Natural Resources, signed an agreement with representatives of Indian groups in spite of an appeal by the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters not to do so. The agreement in question concerns native people's rights, and an early draft of the proposal was preview- ed by OFAH officials, and amended. However, all the amendailentss which were recommended were not adopted, and the agreement was signed. The Federal Government did NOT sign, however, and NOW is the time to make your feelings felt with both federal and provincial government agencies. If the Federal Agen- cy reverses its position, we may find that sports fishing as we know it no longer exists. Article 3 of the agreement gives every Indian the right to "harvest fish" at any time of the year, by any means, anywhere in the province ( except in areas that were sanctuaries before the agreement was signed). "Harvest fishing", for band use, includes the right to take fish for ceremonial purposes, for food for family or for band use, and the right to sell, trade or barter fish between Indian communities. While I agree that native people should have some rights, 1 cannot agree with the total concept of Article 3. Taking fish for personal consumption anytime of the year is all right in my book, but that's where I draw the line. The "any means" clause definitely should be eliminated as this would even permit the use of dynamite and chemicals, which could produce ecological damage that biologists could not even im- agine until it was too late. The right to barter, sell and trade should also be eliminated. Poaching is hard' enough to control now ( especially with the Ministry's "hands off native people" policy), and could easily become even more widespread under the guise of legal activity. And in conclusion, the right to take fish for ceremonial purposes should only be allowed if tradi- tional ( pre -white man) methods are employed. Let's face it; if someone's going to cling to so-called "tradi- tional ceremonies", then go all the way back, not just as far as is comfortable. Article 6 provides for the zoning of all waters in On- tario. Some waters will be set aside for the exclusive use of the Indian people. On other waters, Indians would be able to pass restrictive regulations and even charge user fees to non -Indian anglers. Some zoning provisions would give Indians exclusive commercial fishing and tourism rights. This area again is open for a lot of discussion, and could even be termed unconstitutional through its discrimination of whites. The Ministry of Natural Resources constantly claims to be concerned with the preservation and maintenance of wildlife, but in one fell swoop, with this agreement, they effectively shed their responsibility for the whole fisheries industry and put it into the hands of disjointed Indian bands. It is one of the most irresponsible moves the Ministry has ever made, and God help the fish populations if it ever becomes fact. The Federation points out that, the Natural Resources Minister of the day determines the zoning for each body of water. Who knows who the Minister will be in the future, or what the philosophy will be of the governing party after the next provincial election. Little in the agreement prevents the Minister from giv- ing Indians the exclusive use of large numbers of waters in the province. The OFAH does support certain sections of the agreement, and has no Objection to those specific con- cepts being implemented immediately. Article 7 pro- vides for the hiring of 20 additional -fully qualified, In- dian Conservation Officers. Provided that they report to the Ministry of Natural Resources ( MNR) and can enforce all fish and wildlife matters, the Federation would like to see them hir,ed at once. The purpose of Article 2 is to provide for the appoint- ment of an independant biologist to study fisheries of concern to MNR and the Indians and make scientific recommendations. The OFAH would like to see this provision exti:nded to instances where it, as the princi- pal representative of Ontario's anglers, has difference of opinion with the government. Federation officials are extremely disturbed that the agreement, in its present form, was signed by On- tario's representative, Mr. Pope. They are now presen- ting their case to the Federal Government. You can do your part as well. Get in touch with your MP and MPP and tell them you are displeased with the agreement in its present form. It sure won't hurt to let Mr. Pope know how you feel as well. ++-1- Now for the good news! Who says we don't have big fish locally? Ted Triebner of Grand Bend caught a new Ontario record Coho salmon last season to win the Molson's Big`Fish Contest in that category. Ted caught his e1 lb. fish on a Canadian Wiggler at Goderich. And if that doesn't take the cake, the second place Coho was caught nearby also. Walter Michel of Waterloo caught a '23 Ib. 4 oz. fish at Kincardine. 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