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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News Record, 1981-04-30, Page 6PAGE 6 —CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, APRIL 30,1981 New scats are born Ramblings from the ra by Lois Gibbings Several new colts have ar- rived during the month of April in our area. Terry Rutledge, who now lives near Auburn, has one by the Tar Heel sire Doc Hobbs-Goldies Hit by Smash Hit. The WItyne Horner Stables of Clinton have a new arrival by the Meadow Skipper sire Scram -Muskoka Belle by Jersey Hanover. .August De, Groof of RR3 Clinton has a new trotting bred colt born on April 26, by the Rodney sire Partlow- Mighty Camp by Camp Hanover. C. W. (Jiggs) Le Beau of RR1 Brucefield,_has_a.half- interest in a new colt by the Speedy Scot sire Galore - Lindy's Pergamf by, Lindy's Pride. Jiggs . is also a partner in Speedy Bob's Boy, a twolearold brother to the new .colt, as well as being the sole owner of Vesta Herbert, a three- year-old filly by Reflected Way -Vesper • Hanover. Vesper Hanover already has produced the $167,724 win- ner, Arm ro Steven. Although Jiggs races pacers occasionally, he still prefers trotters as all the above mentioned horses are trotting bred, including his broodmare Lindy's Pergamum. Anyone who would like their new foals mentioned may give me a call at 482- 3683 or any other informa- tion would be gladly receiv- ed. At Western Fair Raceway in London on April 22, Randy McLean, formerly of Goderich, won the ninth with his four-year-old . Goodnuff pacer • Ter_ -Major, co - owned by --Leri Goldfarb of Beaconsfield, Quebec and finished third with Gemini Tide for Donald Campbell of Goderich in the tenth. Robert Vanstone of Ben - miller was fifth with his Dainty, Meadow, as was Gerry Roebuck of Goderich with Cinda Meadows. Ray McLean -finished se - For Neilsen Classic cond driving Skippy Dover for owneo-trainer Lorne Tyn- dall of Clinton at London on Saturday afternoon while • Randy McLean was fourth with C. P. Goodnuff in the se- cond and Frank MacDonald of Clinton was fifth with Wee Devil in the eighth. Journal's Hope, owned by Stewart McCall of Walton was first in p, 2:05.1 at Mohawk Raceway on Friday night, and Gary Feagan was third with Ames Pride for Jean and Ben Feagan of Goderich at the same track on April 26. Zamparo finished second as did Baronal for the Wayne Horner Stables of Clinton at Windsor Raceway en April 23. Dennis Jewitt of Clinton was fourth with B Cor Sam- son for owner Bill Fleming of Clinton at Vernon Downs, New York in a Trotting Stake Race on Thursday, April 23. We are sorry to hear that Bill Cladwell is in hospital again and everyone hopes to see him out again soon. Top athletes in Seaforth As was the case with last year's first annual Nielsen Field Classic, the 1981 event will, .again: feature some of the -;top high school .athletes in the province. *eluded in the performers who will participate in the meet in Seaforth Saturday are three members, oft the Canadian Junior` Pan- American teeth.' Two of'the competitors, Martha Hart of ...: London andDenise Hebert of Windsor, will square off in one, of the day's critical bat- tles, atties, the girls' javelin. Another Pam -American member, Mike Brennan of Kingeyille,1 als`to attend. Along with the three Pan- American team - members, fire former champions in the Ontario Federation of Secon- Schools ,:Association (°' SSA) wills=be+present, in- cluding discus thrower Liz Polyak of Brantford. She is one of Canada's outstanding young throwers, according to meet organizer Terry Johnston of Seaforth District High School, and he predicts she may break the record held by Cindy Crap - per, who competed at the Field Classic last year and went on to study and train in the States on an athletic scholarship. A close fight is expected in the boys' high jump with two 6'10"jumpers set to go head' to head. Local spectators will have an opportunity to watch area long and triple jumper Mark Underwood perform. He cur- rently holds several, Huron - Perth records. Although earlier this year as plans for the second classic got underway organizersei *;Jorge leap in the number of per- formers, the actual increase was less than anticipated. Still, the entries to date total by Steve. cooke Well, it looks like spring is finally arriving, and if yo;) look closely at the trees, you'll see the leaves starting to break open. This is always a sure sign that summer is on its way, but before summer wives, the flies will as well. Even though there are no signs of mosquitoes or blackflies in town, the little pests are starting to poke their noses out in the bushy areas. These flies cannot be beaten entirely, but it is possi- ble to cope with them if proper precautions are taken. Bugs like dark colours, so wear light clothing whenever possible.. Khaki and powder blue do get dirty fast on a camping trip, but they can also make a big dif- ference when it comes to those little flying biters. Your diet is also important. The oils contained in some foods, bananas for example, give off a very attractive odor to insects and they seem to home in on you from miles away. Citrus fruits, on the other hand, have just the op- posite effect. Your best insurance, however, for comfortable days and restful nights is a good insect repellant. Muskol and Breck's Ole Time are two of the best I've found to date. Under the proper conditions, they can be effec- tive for up to eight hours, but three to four hours is the more normal time span. If it is very warm and you are being very active, perspiration can wash it off just about as fast as it can be applied. The best thing to do is find a place where you con cool off, let your skin dry and then put your repellent on. Give it a chance to dry on before you start back to work. It may still only last an hour or so, but that is better than nothing. Some people just go out and "brave the bugs". On any sort of an extended trip into the bush, this may not only be foolhardy, it can be downright dangerous. Most biting insects inject an anticoagulant into your system so the blood will keep flowing until they get their fill. This, in part, is what causes your insect bites to swell up. The human body can handle only so much of this before it reacts violently. I recall one trip in the Quebec bush when it was next to impossible to keep repellant on. We were pressed for time and it was hot as well, so we just pushed on, sweating so much our clothes were constantly soaked. We had one especially long and difficult portage and the black flies were waiting for us by the millions. That night, we both were swollen up from bites, had chills, and- headaches, and felt very weak. Fortunately, the following day was open water, and we got away from the flies enough to recover. If we had been required to put in a day like the one previous, I'm afraid we would have been in very bad shape indeed. This maybe doesn't sound very serious when you're sitting in your living room, but we were a good four days out from any civilization and our expected return date was six days away. If we had been rendered inoperable, it would have been a week before anyone even started looking for us. Not a very pretty prospect. The moral of this story is that you should always have a good insect repellendwlth you and take the time to apply it properly. Even short trips can be miserable without it and if you get delayed for any reason, it can be plain torture. You may have to try several different brands before you find one that works well for you, but when you do, stick with it. It will be worth its weight in gold the next time you head out for a day in the woods. J dose to 85, up substantially from last year's '55, and Mr. Johnston said the quality ,which made the 1980 meet a success had been maintain- ed. Donations to the meet may be dropped off at the Toronto -Dominion Bank in Seaforth. Not only did Greg Flowers of Bayfield win the scoring title for the Clinton Junior'C4 Mustangs, and the scoring title for the entire league, but he was also voted the league's most valuable player. Greg, .who plans to try out for the Kitchener Rangera next year, received his trophy at the recent league banquet. (James Fitzgerald photo) 1 Blackbirds top bowling league A fabulous smorgasbord delight catered by Mrs. Velma Miller was enjoyed by the Molson's Crown Mixed Bowling League on April 23, at the Clinton CrownLanes. Tom Kelly received, a Bowlers Prayer plaque for halving the marked'R on the bottom of his plate. The season's champs were the Black Birds consisting of Marie Collins, Ken Johnston,, Ken Dobney, Nancy' Atkinson andRonWalker. The play-off champs were the Chickadees consisting of Bev Walker, Don McWhinney, Bill Harris, Tom Kelly . and Gwen Johnston. The remainder of the trophies were presented to: high average, ladies - Marj Moore, 225; men - Ken" Johnston, 239. High- triple, ladies - Marie Collins, 706; men - Don McWhinney, 889. High Single, ladies - Bev Walker • 308; men - Gerry Neilands 369r,,Most un- proved, ladies - Elizabeth McIntosh .+24; mea - Don McIntosh +33. Skunks, ladies - Diane Neilands -17; Local riders make mark Sean Van Dongen, Randy Marriage, and Chuck Collins made their mark against stiff competition during motocross races this past weekend. Sean Van Dongen placed seventh in the 125cc junior class and Randy Marriage tenth in the 80A class at the Silvenlome Supercross in Pontiac, Michigan. Both athletes had to qualify against hundreds of riders from Michigan and Ohio for thepast few weeks to get to the Supercross final. Chuck Collins, in his debut as a Canadian expert, placed eighth overall in the 250 class at Big Bend Raceway, Tillsonburg over the weekend: All three riders are graduates of the Hully Gully House League Motocross system. Motocross action returns to mid -western Ontario this weekend with the season's opener at. Hully Gully, the super digger motocross, featuring senior and expert, and a 250 junior support class. Qualif7eis start at 11 am, with the finals set to go at 2 pm. In fishing It's more than good luck No sooner are fish huts cleared from our lakes and the ice has disappeared than eager fishermen are think- ing about the happy days ahead; where to go and how to catch the wily veterans of the deep. Proper preparation con- tributes a great deal to the enjoyment, success and safety of the sport. Safety in fishing? Yes. The Ontario Safety League states that it is necessary to have equip- ment in top shape and be prepared for the unexpected, to safely avoid a dunking that may lead to hypother- mia, which is the critical reduction of heat from the in- ner body core that can cause death. It is probably wise to look after maintenance routines on your outboard right away, just in case you find worn parts that need replacement. Many a craft has been swamped or capsized when a motor failed in rough water. It's a fact Each year a number of Canadian children are born blind, deaf or with other severe disabilities because their mother contracted rubella german measles dur- ing her pregnancy. The Canadian National Institute for the Blind reminds you it is the responsibility of everyone to be vaccinated against this disease. You probably put your boat away in good repair last fall but it should be checked thoroughly to make sure that it.has not been damaged dur- ing the winter. At the same time, make sure that the an- chor line is not frayed and that the bailing pump or pail is useable. As you check over all those beautiful lures and other gear, consider lining your tackle box with a one-half inch layer of foam. It will reduce damaging moisture and help deaden metallic sounds. The League suggests you fit a lined metal tool box with such accessory gear as a repair kit with a couple of spark plugs included, a first aid kit, insect repellent, plenty of waterproof mat- ches, a flashlight and two compasses. Last but not least, make sure your lifejackets are in good repair and make a habit of wearing one this fishing season. CLINTON COMMUNITY CENTRE ARENA SCHEDULE Roller Skating FRIDAY, APRIL 30 SUNDAY, MAY 2 TUESDAY, MAY 5 ADULT SKATING 7:30-9:30 P.M. ADMISSION 9.00 SKATE RENTAL 7S° 7:30.10 P.M. 2-4 P.M. —DON'T FORGET! THE MEETING FOR DIAMOND AND SOCCER FIELD TIME - TUESDAY, MAY 5 at 7:30 P.M. IN THE ARENA Thin Ad Cour*oay o! H t • a AND SONS LTD. e.,'I.Ie.e CIIM/p„ 112 1109 c�3auzzEzmn A N D CENTURY SPRAYER men - Joe Atkinson -6. Don McWhinney then presented ash trays for perfect attendance to Ken Johnston, Ken Dobney, Ron Walker, Donna Collins, Don McWhinney, Bev Walker, Jim Collins, Marj Moore, Sonny Moore, Mark John- ston, Elizabeth Foster, Murray Johnston and Tom Kelly. Congratulations were extended to Pat and Don Jewitt on the birth of their son Brett Matthew on the 16th. The executive for 1981-82 are: Ken Dobney, president; Donna Collins, secretary; and Jim Collins, treasurer. All enjoyed a game of fun bowling. The high and low scores consisted of Dianne Bromley 191, Dave Saun- dercock 136, Elizabeth McIntosh 41 and Murray Bolger 41. At Seaforth club New faces at pro shop by Carolanne 13olg Sunday was a grand day for golfing and we saw many familiar, as well as new faces, out on the course. Some of our golfers are peo- ple I never see all winter, so they certainly are a sign of summer to me. Two new faces around the pro shop this year are Barb Watt and lan Doig. Barbara, from Egmondville, is the wife of John Watt and mother of two children,- Jen- nifer and Mike. Barb will be working part-time in the pro shop and although she's not a golfer, ` we hope to convert her over the next few weeks. lan has come home for the summer to assist in the pro shop. Ian, 20, was caddying on the PGA tour , for Gary Koch, who has, decided to take a break from competi- tion for a while; so Ian has taken the opportunity to work at the local club and get some golfing in himself. Both Barb and Ian will be around to help our golfers throughout this summer. We will all miss Marg Sills, who has gone to work for the Maitland Valley Con- servation Authority. Well, , with the warm weather on its way, the weekends will be pretty busy out here. Of course, the busier it gets, the more com- plaints we receive about noise, slow play; and poor manners on the course. Most golfers recognize that slow play is by far the biggest headache of golfers and course operators alike. Sometimes, if we can eliminate slow play, most of the other complaints disap- pear on their own. We are fortunate here because our course is not always packed with people waiting on every tee and halfway down •the fairway. This is a great advantage for us because we can keep up our momentum and our game doesn't suffer. Unfor- tunately, we have become rather spoiled though, and the minute we are held up, the complaints become ram- pant. Slow play has become such a problem that golf associations have , devoted entire, campaigns to speeding up golfers. Posters, advertisements, films, and reports are only a part of the material available dedicated to eliminating the problem. Golf was never meant to be played at a snail's pace. The game was invented in Scotland where people had to keep moving to stay warm. When golf came to America, the warm . temperatures slowed the game down. Another reason that North Americans play so much slower than the British, is that we first learn about the game by watching the pros on the television. The pros take a lot of time pondering each shot and the new golfer thinks this is the way the game is meant to be played. Just remember that a six- foot birdie putt could be the bread winner for some of those young golfers struggl- ing on the tour. As for the average golfer, take your time and you will play bet-, ter, but remember that a putt for thepop hardly war- rants a ten minute game plan. A courteous golfer is like a good driver. He looks in the rearview mirror to check the traffic behind him, letting speedier traffic pass through. There are various ways to keep your own group moving fast enough that you won't have to'£keep letting people go through. Saving three minutes on each hole can mean ahnost an hour saved over the course of a round of 18 holes. Never play in groups of more than four. If everyone played in groups of three or four, things would go very smoothly with everyone moving at about the same pace. Singles or duos should try to join up with others to get a foursome, as a single golfer expecting to barge through groups all around the course is just as much a nuisance as a flow group or a fivesome. Always be ready to hit when it's your turn and in a friendly game, don't be overly concerned about who has the honours or the longest putt. If you're ready to play and your partner is not, go ahead and hit. Just keep in mind the safety of other golfers when hitting out of turn and be sure to in- dicate that you intend to hit. On the tee sometimes you can save time by letting shorter hitters go first as soon as the group in front is out of range. . No doubt you've all ween golfers guilty of time con- suming habits. Does so- meone else see these same traits in you? How about Mr. Turtle who, on the tee. sua- denly realizes that it's his turn to hit but the driver is still in his bag, he doesn't have a tee, or his ball hasn't been washed. Mr. Turtle takes unnecessary practice swings before every shot. He ignores the flight of a ball ob- viously. heading for the rough and then after dawdl- ing over to the general area needs five minutes to find the ball. Once Mr. Turtle gets to the green, he ignores his line of putting until everyone else has putted out, then decides to analyze his shot from every angle. After holding out, he takes a prac- tise putt, then proceeds to mark the score card while standing in the middle of the green. Amazingly, Mr. Tur- tle never looks behind him and is unaware of the hordes of golfers "backed up to the monument". Because of Mr. Turtle, some city courses have such a problem with slow play that golfers pack a lunch and take books to read on the tee. Foursomes are often seen playing cards while waiting to tee off. In Taiwan, Mr. Turtle would have to punch a time clock on the first tee and again on the 18th green. Excessive time would result in a fine. Not only is slow play hard on golfers, it is discouraging to those who would like to play the game but can't af- ford to spend five or' six hours playing 18 holes. It is important to develop habits that result in not only skill but speedy play as well. Develop good habits and set an example for your ytellow golfers so we can conquer the, disease known in golf circles as the creeping paralysis. Ladies' golf night will begin this Monday and men's night will start . on Thursday, May 7. Now that the clocks are changed, we'll have plenty of time to golf in the evenings. Speaking of evenings, don't forget the dance on Saturday night. 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