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Home My WebLink AboutClinton News Record, 1981-05-14, Page 8PAGE 6 -- CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, MAY 14,1981 Soccer game ends in tie Along with the continuous rainfall last Sunday, May 10 came the opening game of the Clinton Women's. Soccer team against Seaforth. Seaforth opened the scor- ing early in the first half. Clinton however, was not to be outdone when Doris Lawson gave the team a boost by scoring on a breakaway. Shortly after Doris again scored in a similar fashion ending the first half with Clinton ahead 2-1. In the second half, Jill Clynick dominated the by stet/ woke Skunk: Wh oo-eee! Just say that word and just about everyone conjures up the recollection of an unfortunate meeting between a skunk and the car late at night, or an experience where one of the critters took up residence under the back porch. The. skunk is probably one of the best known animals in Canada, but also one of the least understood. There are actually four groups of skunks in North - America, but only two inhabit Canada, one being a spotted skunk which is sometimes found in the very southernmost areas of British Columbia. Around here, it's old Mephitis Mephitis that we all know, commonly referred to as the striped skunk. The skunk falls into the same family as weasels and mink (Mustelidae) all of which have the capability for producing aavery penetrating musty odour. This is the feature that our black and white friend is most noted for. The musk is stored in glands at the base of the tail and ia.held in,reserve to repel enemies. Since the musk is produced `at`a relatively slow rate, this defense mechanism is only used as an absolute last resort. Don't. let .this fool you, however, because when he decides -.itis Waite use his secret weapon, he is capable of fiOrer, five discharges before his reserve supply runs out. One discharge, however, is generally suf- ftcient'to save the day (for the skunk that is). Most of the old tales about how a skunk sprays are false, especially the one about lifting his back feet off the" ground. They can spray from just about any .con- ceivable position. The most common position, however, is when the skunk lifts its tail and bends itself around in. a U shape so that both the head and the rear end face the victim. This is the time to watch out. The' jipray has a range of about 20 ft., and can even be aimed with considerable accuracy for about 10 feet. If you ever get hit, it's the old tomato juice bath that is stuithe best antidote. !IrSkunks enter a state of semi -hibernation for the winter, abut are apt to be out wandering around at any *me. They,emerge from their dens in late February or early March when breeding occurs. The young, which 'average four to six per litter, are born in early May, and although almost hairless show the typical black :and white markings on their skin. The young will start ;;appear outforaging with their mothers in early July, anti,.are;u vaned shortly afterwards. It is not unusual for afly, to stay together throughout the summer >.; alxlt "eiren den up, together that winter. And one last pafit alliin tithe young YBS,-they CMJ spray. &Laid Will eat almost anything. They predate on the eggs and young of other birds and animals, will eat plant- material such as young shoots in the spring and berries in the fall, clean up carrion, but their main source of food during the bulk of the summer is insects. Grasshoppers, crickets, and insect larvae (white grubs,(cutworms, armyworms, etc.) seem to be their favorites; but they are not adverse to dining on bees and wasps if they get the opportunity. Although there are cases of skunks getting into henhouses or beehives, they are generally' more beneficial than harmful to people. Although skunks have a highly developed, effective defense system, they are subject to predation. Great Horned Owls are, their most serious enemies although other birds of prey also take their share. Road kills, however, probably account for more deaths than any . other cause. At one time, the skunk was a valuable animal to the fur trade. The long luxurious pelt was much sought after by furriers who marketed it under various names. Anyone who went through the depression can probably recall that trapping skunks was an honorable, money making profession at a time when many people didn't have two cents to rub together. • When the new labeling laws came into effect, however, a skunk had to be called..a skunk — not Russian sable and ladies who were affluent enough to wear fur did not want to walk about with a pole cat on their back. Nowadays, the pelts are used mainly for trim in a very limited market. Only a small fraction of the potential harvest is taken by trappers, as the low fur prices and social stigma of trapping these animals makes it uneconomical. i Skunks are major rabies carriers, so it is always a good idea to treat them with caution. A child is not as likely to pick up an overly friendly skunk as it would a rabbit, raccoon or fox (Walt Disney didn't make any cutesy filrns,about skunks that I know of), but it could happen, so keep alert if there is one in your neigh- bourhood. If your child ever comes home sprayed by a skunk, examine him closely for bites, and consult your doctor. It's a lot better to be safe than sorry. HURON FISH AND GAME CLUB CLINTON BLACK POWDER SHOOTING MATCH -PRIZES-SHOOT FOR HAMS SUNDAY, MAY 24 OPEN: 1:00 P.M. At the farm 2 miles west of Clinton and 2 miles north FIRING YOUR HUNTING RIFLE FOR RUNNING DEER TARGET limelight. Along with her waterskiing abilities (look ma, no feet) Jill had the op- portunity to score on two penalty shots but failed to put anything in the net. Seaforth scored in the se- cond half on a penalty shot to tie the game 2-2 which prov- ed to be the final score of the game. Both teams played ex- tremely well despite the wet day and soggy field. If anyone world still like to join the team, practice is every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Clin- ton Public School. Come out and try your hand (or foot) at a little soccer - no obliga- tion. Also, watch for our float and booth at the Klompen Feest. Death threat in Mitchell MITCHELL - Mitchell police have charged a local resident with uttering a death threat over the phone after a local person com- plained. The man was released on bail after being arrested. "Somebody's been eating my porridge," say the three bears at the primary grade concert last week at Clinton Public School Left to right are members of the Grade 1 and 2 class, Darrell Lavis, Raquel Deer and Wendy Watson. (James Fitzgerald photo) sports Hully Gully weekend action The 1 1 season of Hully Gully houseleague motocross races opened Saturday, May 9th as over 55 riders competed for points and ribbons. Close action - filled races made for an ex- citing afternoon. The results are as follows: Mini enduro - Jeff Francis, Kirkton; Darren Simpson, Exeter; Freddie Walis, Lon- don.. • Enduro 125 - Scot Lovie, Exeter. Enduro 250 - ` Dave Veneste, Kippen.; Peter Engel, Ailsa Craig; Terry Watterworth, London. Old Timers - Jerry Bar- dawill, Parkhill; Gary Lovie, Exeter. Novice 100 - Rob McBeth, London; Brian Blackburn, Exeter; Mike Smith, Lon- don. Novice 125 Sean Sands, London; Richard Worral, Dorchester; Mark Minhin- nick, London. Novice 250 - Randy Mar- riage, Clinton; Jerry Rain- ville, Port Elgin; Nick Rasa, Benmiller. Pee wee A - Randy Mar- riage, Clinton; Kevin Talbot, Goderich; Murray Ramseyer, Tavistock. Pee wee B - Kelly Reev, Sarnia; Dean Dobson, Hen - Ramblings from the racetracks By Lois Gibbings Wayne McFadden of Clin- ton has sold his pacer K. F. Montego to Dave Wall. The four -year -gelding by Lang Hanover took a 2:06.4 record at London on May 4. Lorne Tyndall of Clinton has a new baby .colt by the Most Happy Fella sire Dallas Almahurst - Irisha Hanover by Bullet Hanover. Irisha Hanover, while rac- ing, took a 2:05 pacing record and had earnings of $19,134. • While owned by Frank Lit- tle of Goderich, Irisha Hanover had one foal named Dyke Doo Little, by Vandyke Hanover, that is now a five- year-old with , a pacing record ,also of 2:05, taken last year, and lifetime earn- ings to date of $10,660. The latter is now owned by Burt Newman of Harriston and Elmer Moffat of Palmerston. . Dallas Almahurst is a brother to the $535,541 winner Oil Burner p,1:542. Lorne Dale has moved his two-year-old gelding by Way Kid - Jess Up Ahead into the, Clinton Race Barn, while Astra Blaze and her filly foal by Cane, owned by Harold and Lois Gibbings, have gone to spend the summer at the Dale farm at RR4, Clin- ton. At Western Fair Raceway in London on May 6, Ar- rochar Ruth was third in a 2:06.2 mile with Randy Henry up for owner Arnold Doak of Goderich. Randy McLean finished fifth with his Teres Major in the ninth and was third with CP Goodnuff on Friday night. Ray McLean drove trotter B Cor Samson to a fourth place finish for owner Bill Fleming of Clinton in a 2:09 mile at the London track on Saturday afternoon. Victorious David,,a seven- year-old gelding by Royal Melody - Victorious Har- mony, that was raised by August De Groof of RR3, Clinton, was second for his present owners Ernest and Reta Nunn of Simcoe. From 35 starts in 1980, Victorious David had six wins, five seconds and five thirds for earnings of $8,439. Lifetime he now has $27,464 and a 2:04.1 pacing record. August still owns Victorious Flo, a full . sister to Victorious David. Uncle Evan, a five-year- old pacing gelding by Good- nuff - Baroness Presley was third in a 2:03 mile for his owner Ron McMillan of Alma. Breeders of. Uncle Evan, who took. a 2:03 record last year ' are Richard Burgess and Joseph Dick of Seaforth. From 32 starts in 1980, Uncle Evan had four wins, three seconds and three thirds good for $5,098 and $7,584 lifetime. _ , • \it 4IN Ji/i 4/ 1l The Best - and only - selection in town! SMITH'S PRO HARDWARE "Your Family Gift Centre" 7 ALBERT ST., CLINTON 482-9766 40,1 • { 04k0A Clinton Minor Rall Association COACHES WANTED Any person interested in coaching' or managing a Boys' Baseball Team (tyke -peewee -bantam -midget) Please contact VAL MARRIAGE ... , . , ... 482-9755 DOC MILLERa.....a.,am,.4827397 AFTER 5 P.M. ANY NIGHT Please note: Coaches for the girls' teams have already been filled! A couple of pacers raised in the Londesboro area were also winners at Mohawk Raceway on May 9. Willas Ferrica, raised by Mary Shobbrook, took a new 2:05 record in the first, while Miss Sadies Pride from Fred (Pete) Fowler's farm won in 2:01, just off her lifetime mark of 2:00, in the fifth. Wings Ferrica is a seven- year-old mare by Ferric Hanover - Willa Wonder and a half-sister to Willas Marnie p,2:01, a winner of $67,342. Miss Sadies Pride, a seven-year-old mare by Skippys Pride C - Sadie Bars, is a half-sister to Miss Belle Bars p,2:04.3 and a winner of $41,080. Hanover Raceway re- opened for the 1981 season on Saturday, May 9, and Emma C. Lee, owned by Carman Kerr of Goderich, was se- cond after winning her first start of the year at Elmira on April 18. Randy Henry was fifth with his Deep Run Shelly in the fifth. Geoffrey Woollett of Wrox- eter finished third with R. W. Scout that he claimed from Larry Jeffrey of Goderich at Elmira last year. The race was won by Vanbela Doo Lit- tle, a pacer that originated at Frank Little's Stable in Goderich, in 2: 074. Two pacers owned by Stewart McCall of Seaforth raced well at Mohawk In the seventh race, Frank Raceway on Sunday night. MacDonald of Clinton finish - Sugar Shaker won the ed third with Wee Devil for eighth in p,2 :02, while Jour- Albert De Block of Lucan, naffs Hope was second in a while Gerry Roebuck of p,2:02.3 mile in the third. Goderich was fourth with At London on Monday Cinda Meadows. night, Randy McLean was fourth with trotter Kawartha Navy, trained by Jean Feagan of Goderich for Charles W. Armstrong of Rexdale, third with Towerline Cricket and fourth with Fancy Slipper for Wm. Bradley and Lionel Kloss of Goderich. Smile Love makes a man half crazy and marriage finishes the job. CLINTON COMMUNITY CENTRE ARENA SCHEDULE Roller Skating Friday, May 15 Public Roller Skating 7:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. Sunday, May 17 Public Roller Skating 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. Tuesday, May 19 Adult Night 18 yrs. and over 7:00 P.M. This Ad Courtesy of AND SONS LTD. lb,ll.ld Ile. CLINTON 112-3409 AND CENTURY cg�a c SPRAYER sall; Danny Van Loon, Kip - pen. Pee wee C - Jimmy Dickins, Hensall; Shawn Talbot, Goderich; Steve Bulyoosky, Simcoe. Junior 100 - Dave McGregor, Kippen; Kevin Feehan, Sarnia; Mark Mossip, St. Marys. Junior 125 - Mark Allen, London; Paul Sowerby, Goderich. Junior 250 - Randy Ford, Grand Bend; Chuck Webster, London; Embed Berkers, Strathroy. The next house league race is Saturday, May 23rd with practice at noon and races beginning at 2. The next CMA race is Vic- toria Day extravaganza with races Sunday and Monday as well as hayrides, fireworks Sunday! !tight and skydivers on Monday. Men's or Ladies BALL GLOVES Reach M86 SAVE $5. Reg. $39.95 $34" Fishermen Our fishing Dept. is loaded with . Merchandise. Came on in and check it out. ROD 41a REEL SPECIAL... $999 GOLF SET. SPECIAL Spalding 7 -piece set...$64.00 Golf Bag 17.95 Package of Tees.....79c 3 Balls 2.99 'Total Value $85.77 SPECIAL $�988 FOR ONLY... Sports oietacta Main Corner CLINTON Herman's Men's Wear SPRING & SUMMER SUIT 482-3030 Thursday, May 19th to Saturday, May 23rd Select your new Summer Suit Now! 50 SUITS TO CHOOSE FROM SAVE UP TO '55."" -FREE!- Clinton Klompen Fcest Chicken Barbecue Ticket with every Suit Sold! •KI.()MPFN ['FIST MAY 22 f, 2