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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1983-09-21, Page 20by steve cooke Attention would be hunters 9 If you are under 30 years of age, and want to obtain a hunting licence for the first time, you MUST take a Safe Hunter's Course before you can try the exam. A course run by Wallace Mon- tgomery is now in progress (the first session was Mon- day night), and if you catch the second lesson tonight (Wed., Sept. 21st), you may still be able to get your licence by mid October in time for the hunting season. Otherwise you will have to wait until enough people have been organized for a second course. Contact Wallace Montgomery at 482-9368 after 5:00 p.m. for more information, but don't delay if you want to hunt this year. +++ The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, in co- operation with the Canadian Wildlife Service, is ap- pealing.to duck hunters this year to voluntarily reduce their harvest of black ducks, in an attempt to stem a serious population decline within the breeding popula- tion. Natural Resources Minister Alan Pope said that while new regulations which would reduce the Ontario harvest of black ducks are not planned for the upcom- ing harvest season,they are being considered for 1984. "I want hunters to be aware of the black duck issue," Mr. Pope said. "The more co-operation we get in 1983, the better prepared we will be to draft new regulations - if they are deemed necessary - that are most sensitive to hunters' needs." Black ducks are found m eastern North America. Since 1955, their numbers have declined by approx- imately 60 per cent. In Ontario, the harvest of black ducks has dropped more than 25 per cent since 1968 - from 119,000 to ,000 in 1982. Counts of breeding pairs of black ducks in the province further confirm dramatic population reductions. Reasons for the decline in Ontario, Mr. Pope said, may include deterioration of breeding habitat, loss of wintering habitat, cross -breeding with mallard ducks and hunting mortality, particularly among immature ducks. The minister urged hunters to avoid shooting black ducks and to take other species instead. "In preparation for possible changes in 1984," he said, "hunters should pay particular attention to developing their skills at identifying black ducks and distinguishing them from other species." Mr. Pope suggested hunters learn to distinguish the black duck from its close relative, the mallard. The black duck has a very dark body and upper wings, with contrasting white on the underwing. Mallard ducks have lighter brown bodies, the same contrasting white on the underwing, but two distinct white lines on part of the upper wing. In the United States, regulations aimed at reducing the black duck harvest by 25 per cent have been put in- to effect this year. "Ontario is . a member of both the Atlantic and Mississippi Flyway Councils," Mr. Pope said, "and we will be working closely with our U.S. counterparts in establishingand maintaining continental management objectives. "For the time being, however, we would like to achieve a reduction in the harvest of black ducks in this province by calling on the hunting community for their co-operation and advice, and through the development of better breeding and harvest surveys." "I would urge all sportsmen to contact offices of my ministry or the Canadian Wildlife Service with their questions pr views," Mr. Pope added. "This kind of communication, I believe, is the best way to achieve our conservation objectives," conclud- ed Mr. Pope. Fish contest... • from page 18 the minimum length or weight requirements will receive a personalized twenty-fifth anniversary Michael Dumas print. • . All you' need to enter a "live release" fish is to in- clude a ruler and a camera in your gear, and take a pic- ture of your catch beside the ruler before you return it tc' the water. The "live releas- ed" entries win by length and girth alone, so don't worry about the weight. Thee s still time to catch your winner for any category before the contest closes November 30, 1983. Entries must be received within 30 days of the day the fish was caught and all en- tries must be in by December 8, 1983. Entry forms are available at most tackle shops, lodges and tax- idermists, or direct from The Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters, P.O. Box 28, Peterborough, K9J 6Y5. Come.Down Hard The cold weather will soon be upon us and unwanted guests (RATS & MICE) will be arriving to take over. All Weather BAR BAIT " Rats and Mice Killer $285 • 454 O. A Available at: Hummel's Feed Mill 35 Mary Street, Clinton 482-9792 r C r ams By Lois Gibbings Clinton Raceway held their final 198.3 program on September 18 after a heavy rain suddenly ceased and by the 1:30 post -time the sun was shining as usual. B Cor Samson came back to his home track and won the $2,000 Clinton Centennial Invitation Trot for his pre- sent owner -driver William Borth off Windsor. The five-year-old son of Bay Colony - Armbro Jen by Stars Pride was formerly owned by Bill Fleming of Clinton. This year, B Cor Sampson, has eight wins, seven seconds and four thirds from 29 starts, good for earnings of $27,674 and a 2.02.3 record. G F Dillon, trained at the Clinton track by Walter Oster for partners Vic Hargreaves of Brucefield and Barry Miller of Kirkton, finished a close second in the 2.06.2 mile. Fred Sadler won the $1,000 pace with Worth A Mint for Ray Galloway of St. Thomas and Clare Woodburn of Parkhill timed in 2.07.3, while John Muir finished se- cond driving Macks Farrica for Jack Parsons of Hay. Nuke Alert, owned by Kevin Carter of Blyth and driven by Bill Lambertus, was third but was placed fourth for interfering with Deep Run Super, owned by driver Ted McLean and his wife Alma of Goderich. As a result Deep Run Super was moved up from fourth to third. A whopping triactor' of $3,630.90 was paid out to a n wins lucky man who had picked Worth A Mint, Macks Fer- rica and Deep Run Super, to finish in that order, in the final race of the year. Londesboro Lady, owned by Robert Hoggarth of Londesboro, took a new 2.07.3 record in the sixth with Fred Maguire on the bike. The three-year-old pacing filly by the Bye Bye Byrd sire Keystone Mead, is from Miss Belle Bars, 2.04.3 ($41,080), already with R J Direct 2.02.4 at the races. Ross Battin finished third driving Jays Brenna, trained by August DeGroof for Ross Cottle of Woodham. Missy McBride, now own- ed by Les Campbell of Seaforth, won the second in 2.10.4 with Ross Battin up. The nine-year-old Good - fluff mare has a (2-4-4) stan- ding from 18 starts this year, good for earnings of $1,866 to date. Grant Volland, was second with Wilivan Danny for Jack Heaman of Ailsa Craig. Gerry Roebuck was third driving Bennett Landing for George Feagan and Harold Young of Goderich in a 2.12 mile. Randy Henry gave Kintore Rusty his third win in a row for Ray and Dorothy Davis of Thamesford in a 2.08.3 mile in the third. Kintore Rusty received a cooler (blanket) presented by the Blue Fountain Steak House in Clinton following his race. Jim Watt of Londesboro was second in a 2.09.4 mile in the fourth with his seven- year-old Horton Hanover mare Miss Dawnglow, a win - enter; ner of $2,755 in 1983. Dale Kennedy was second with Becky Hi for Joe Lane of Seaforth in the fifth, while Dennis Jewitt finished third driving Windspun for trainer August De Groof and owner Irene Colquhoun of London. Ross Battin won his second of the day driving Dell Ridge Dusty home first in 2.08.4 in the seventh for Alvin Johnson of Granton, while Rod Robblee took second with Scarlet Dakali for Harold Eyre of Dublin. Ross Battin had his third winning drive of the after- noon in the eighth with Leif - wood Smartie, for Ron Kerr of Goderich and Dr. Paul Rutherford of Listowel. The four-year-old pacer by Keystone Smartie - Granny Galbraith now has three wins from four starts this year, good for $1,098. Randy Henry was third with Muffins Bluegrass for Esben Andersen of Wingham. Other cooler ( blanket) presentations were made during the afternoon by E.R. Computer Services of Elmira to Londesboro Lady in the sixth; by the Blue Fountain Steak House of Clinton to Dell Ridge Dusty in the seventh and the Clin- ton Centennial Trot winner was B Cor Samson. A $1,000 cheque was presented by Kevin Carter on behalf of Clinton Raceway to the Clinton Fair Board and accepted by the 1983 president Frank Mac- Donald. The Molson Driver Award winners this year were: Dave Wall with a .466 average and Ross Battin with 19 wins, 15 seconds and 14 thirds from 73 starts at Clinton. General Manager Larry Daw, Ian Fleming, Race Secretary and all those who helped make the 1983 season a success are to be thanked for providing such exciting races once again. At Flamboro Downs on September 15, Armbro Arc- tic, owned by Stewart Mc- Call of Seaforth, won in 1.59.2. Ross Battin drove Blazing Shot to victory in 2.00.4 at the same track on September 14 for owner Larry Jeffrey of Goderich. At Elmira Raceway on Friday night, Merrywood Liz, owned by Bill Bennett of Seaforth, was second for driver Ross Battin. The same driver finished third with Nans Contestant for Jim Taylor of Hensall in the eleventh race. K D Champ, owned by the Broken M. Stables of Goderich, was second at Hanover Raceway on Satur- day night. At Mohawk Raceway on Sunday night, Spee Gesture, owned by Fra:. Cook and Nancy Holmes of Clinton, was second in a $10,000 trot which was timed in 2.01.3, while R. J. Ready, owned by Bob and Doreen Rowcliffe of Hensall finished third in the same race. 481 Smile Horse sense dwells in a stable mind. +++ To have integrity is to be good when nobody is looking. Hully Gully holds final houseleague On September 15th, the se- cond last Beginner's Race in the new Hully Gully Begin- ners' 'Series was held. As in past races, the enthusiasm of the new riders really showed through. Next Thursday, September 22nd is the last beginners' race at Hully Gully this season. Since racing starts at 7:00 p.m. and the days are get- , ting shorter, more of the pro- ,grvitas to be run .as it gets dare ..' in the interests of safety, organizers have decided not to let the series run past this Thursday. September 15th Results: Mini Digger Class: Benji Crane, Goderich. Enduro Class: 1) Chris Sakusov, Wingham; 2) Brian Olson, Dungannon; 3) Stephen Caulfield, Stratford. ATV Class: 1) John Rum- mey, Strathroy; 2) Kris Boyd, Thedford; 3) Mike Rummey, Strathroy. Next beginner's races Thursday evening, September 22. Practice and Registration at 6:00 p.m., racingat7:00 p.m. Hully Gully Results The final race of the Hully Gully House League series was held Saturday, September 17th under what began as threatening skies. The rain that fell earlier soaked the track to a near - perfect level. What ensued throughout the day was fast racing on a track that had the precise combination of traction and moisture. Since it remained cloudy and cool all day, the track didn't dry out appreciably, but remain- ed extremely fast for all classes run. Today's results were tabulated with the en- tire seasons, and after the days races, riders were treated to a little party thrown by organizers. After the presentations of awards for the days' racing, par- ticipants were also awarded trophies for their standings after the season ended. Saturdays results were: Pee -Wee A Class: 1) Bill Rainford, London; 2) Jim Dickins, Hensall; 3) Scott Lindsay, St. Mary's. Pee -Wee B Class: 1) Chris Berendregt, Port Stanley; 2) Chris Humphrey, London; 3) Doug Fraser, London. Pee -Wee C Class: 1) Dave Milewski, Toronto. Novice A Class: 1) Chris Lee, Walton; 2) Kevin , McLaughlin, Courtwright; 3) Doug Weed, Mooretown. Novice B Class: 1) Kelly Peev, Sarnia; 2) Bill Kostuk, London; 3) Brian . caa w, ncruuru. Novice C Class: 1) John Curry, London; 2) Steve t 94* Londgn; 3) Dave Fry, London. Enduro A Class: 1) John Spears, Woodstock. Enduro B Class: 1) Steve Hutchins, Goderich; 2) Dave Ferguson, Exeter; 3) Gary Lovie, Exeter. Enduro C Class: 1) Mike Lewis, Sarnia; 2) Bryan Olson, Dungannon; 3) Steven Caulfield, Stratford. Mini -Digger Class: 1) Scott Zimmer, Stratford. Junior B • Class: 1) Kirk Schell, London; 2) Brian Blackburn, Exeter. Hully Gully House League Season Final Standings: 80 A Class: Points 1) Bill Rainford, London 153 2) Kevin Reeve, London 133 3) Pat Poulin, London 110 80 B Class Points 1) Paul Bingham, Sarnia 115 2) Chris Berendregt, Pt. Stanley 98 3) Chris Humphrey, London 75 80 C Class: Points 1) Rob Bulyovsky, Norwich 148 2) David Milewski, Toronto 114 3) Marck McGlashan, Hanover 15 Novice A Class: Points 1) Greg Parsons, Exeter 159 2) Jeff Bruinsma, Goderich 141 3) Mark McCort hey, Shelburne 45 Novice B Class: Points 1) Kelly Peev, Sarnia 151 2) Kevin Lupton, Watford.136 3) Brian Faris, Watford 110 Novice C Class: Points 11 Steve Kostuk, London 135 2) Dave Fry, London 113 3) John Curry, London 60 Junior A Class Points 1) Hugo Maaskant, Clinton 114 2) Ron Tessier, Sudbury 30 Clinton Minor Hockey ANNUAL SkATEATHON S turday, October 8 10 amto5pro SPONSOR SHEETS CAN BE PICKED UP WED., SEPT. '21 - 5 PM -9 PM 3) Scott Wilson, London 15 Junior B Class: Points 1) Brian Keys, Hamilton 122 • 2) Brian Blackburn, Exeter 108 3) Norm Williams, Watford 88 Junior C,Class: Points 1) Fred Wallis, London 105 2) Ron Bardoel, ,Putnam,79 .3) /lob McGlshan, Hanover 24 Enduro A Class: Points 1) John Spears, Woodstock 144 2) Kirk Schell, London 42 3) Peter Knoop 39 Enduro B Class: Points 1) Gary Lovie, Exeter 55 2) Dave Ferguson, Exeter 30 3) Steve Hutchins, Goderich 25 Enduro C Class: Points 1) Mike Lewis, Sarnia 114 2) Stephen Caulfield, Stratford 44 3) Shawn Holliday 30 Old Timers: Points 1) Peter Schell, London 60 2) Archille Persichelli, Sarnia 15 3) Berman Bardoel, Putnam 15 Mini Digger Class: Points 1) Scott Zimmer, Stratford -147 2) Chris Lucas 15 YOU CAN A., HELP T00. 1IO1%D Olt� FOC® TOU LA Make Tight of the weather in 'a practical, fashionable London Fog raincoat. The rip -out Orton' acrylic pile warmer makes it a year-round coat so it's the only one you'll ever need. 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So this Fri., Sat. & Sun. plan on coming down to Hully Gul- ly. Because the only way to believe Yamaha's snowmobiles for 1984 is to see them. YAMAHA The way it should be. . Saturday ' S°ndpi fr%�S!e �'Z� 13, sa Free Movies i Used Snowmobiles SAVE $S$ As Low As 5150 Clearance Prices on All New 1983 Yamahas in stock Never to be repeated Pre -Season discounts All the New Clothing is in Some clearout lines and select stock offered On Sale At 2 for 1 Pre -season snowmobile service special $3993 30 point check-up plus parts most models) 362-3318 c pery a to II weekdays. Closed Mondays. West of Highway 4 between Clinton and Renter.