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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1984-07-25, Page 18ay -Steve Cooke Wilderness survival In any situatioln •where a persen finds that ' he is lost or•strainded wherelt may be some time before he is respued, the are three basic things which a requireda.In order to survive. They are food,"water, and Shelter. iki ;order of impprtarMi, shelter comes fiics r,Veath• from exppstire to the elements can cur at any th ne, but. in 'a • survival situatihn this danger will likely be the first one,YOU encounter, and can happen the quickest; Therefore, whether you are in the Arctic or the desert, whether it is hot or cold or wet or, dry, always consider shelter your first and most important consideration. Water is, the second consideration. Your body needs over a quart of water a day minimum to function properly, Dehydration causes irrational actions and interferes with correct • judgement. This . is a dangerous situation. In the desert, everyone knows how important water is, but it is just as impor- tant in your back yard, and your second con- sideration should be locating a source of water. Last on the list, but not the least, is food. The human body can survive for a surpris- ingly long peried of time withoug food, but sooner or later you will NEED it. The more active you are, the more energy you need, and food is the only way there is to get that energy. Apart from the essential aspect of having a full belly, the whole outlook on how desperate" your situation is depends on how • well you eat. • It is very important to know what birds and animals are present in the area you plan to travel in, and to have a good understanding of what their habits are. This will enable you to catch, trap or hunt them, should the need ever arise. Some animals in this area you could snare or hunt are: SMALL GAME: Rabbit, Black Squirrel, Groundhog, Red Squirrel, Muskrat and Beaver. BIRDS: Pheasant, Ruffled Grouse, • Ducks, " Blackbirds, Pigeons and Canada Jays. BIG GAME: Deer, Moose, Raccoon, Bear, Porcupine and Caribou. FISH - SMALL STREAM: Trout, Clams,. Bass, Minnows and Crayfish. FISH - LAKES: Pike, Bass, Walleye, Sun- fish and Perch, As you can see, this is only a partial list of the things you can eat, and the more you look, .the more you will find. Just about anything that moves is safe to eat. Insects are pretty unappetizing when you think of eating them, but 'as long as they are not the stinging kind, they are safe and have a high protein value. Snakes can be caught by hand,and the flaky white' flesh tastes sur- prisingly good. Skunks can be run down and 'clubbed (as can porcupines), and though you may not enjoy the smell, the meat is tas- ty and nutritious. Plants Plants are a different matter entirely. Some are deadly poisonous, and even a small taste can be enough to kill you. The only way to. rely on plants is to learn a,few common ones and know how, to. prepare them properly. As you gain experience, you can add different plants to your list, one at a time, until you have a whole supermarket at your disposal. In the plant world, there are a few which are .a real bonanza as far as food value is concerned. Others are good for providing bulk and vitamins, but little inr the way of nourishment. Both types playan innportant role, and 1 will try to deseribe,,a few of the more common varieties which shouldthe recognized by almost anyone, Cattail A tail light green flat leafed' plant with a prominent flower spike found in moist areas. The leaves can reach 6 jt, long. Edible Parts SHOOTS - The tender young fresh shoots. can be datep raw or used as a vegetable in stews. FLOWER - When the flowers are first for- ming, the pollen spike can be eaten raw or boiled like corn on the cob. The pollen can also be collected and used as flour. ROOTS - The roots, well cleaned, make an excellent substitute for potatoes. They can also be boiled into a paste and dried and us- ed like flour. Bulrush The bulrush has a round reed -like leaf and grows in the same type of habitat as cat- tails. Edible Parts • SHOOTS,- The young shoots can be eaten raw or used as a boiled vegetable. ROOTS - The young roots can again be us- ed as a substitute for potatoes. Dried and pounded into a fine powder, they can be used as a sweet flour for bread or pancakes. Milkweed Commonly recognized by its seed pods and milky sap. Edible Parts SHOOTS - The young shoots make an ex- cellent substitute for asparagus when boil- ed. FLOWERS - The flower heads, when pick- ed before they open and' boiled in 2 changes of water, look and taste just like broccoli. SEEDS - The seed pods, when very young, are quite tasty when boiled in salted water. Dandelion The bright yellow flower, puffy seed head and serrated leaves make this an easy plant to recognize. Edible Parts LEAVES - The young leaves, eaten raw as a salad, provide 25 times more Vitamin A than tomato joice. Boiling destroys some vitamins, but makes an excellent vegetable. ROOTS - The roots, washed, , dried; roasted and ground up, can be substituted for coffee. Watercress Roundish leaves, found growing in inost small fresh water streams and some slow moving rivers. Edible Parts LEAVES - The leaves are the only thing to eat, but because •they: are already, washed, they can be eaten with no preparation. The leaves contain high quantities of Vitamin C, and since watercress is available year round, it is a good preventative for scurvy. Queen Anne's Lace ( Wild Carrot) The delicate lacy flower is the key to recognizing this common plant. Edible Parts ROOTS - Collect the roots, wash and scrape clean, and use like domestic carrots. Mushrooms Forget fungi of all types in a survival situation. There are many varieties which are deadly or will make you very ill, and it takes an expert to recognize them. On top of all that, there is absolutely no nutritional value in them, so your time is better spent searching for items you know. Hully Gully houseleague results The Houseleague Mid -Season Champion- ATV —Paul Farquhar, Clinton; Mike Rummey, Strathroy. REGULAR RESULTS • Peewee A — Jim Dickins, Hensall; Kevin Reeve, London. Peewee 13,— Chris Young, Maidstone; David Andrews, Clinton; John Obadia, Toronto. Peewee C — Sean Thomas, London. Enduro A — Frank Mousseau, Hensall; Andrew Meining, London.. Enduro B — Steve Hutchins, Goderich; Brian Tetreault, Sarnia; Gary Lovie, Exeter. Enduro C - Spencer Clarke. ATV — Paul Farquhar, Clinton. Bantam girls ships were held at Hully Gully this past Saturday. Trophies were given to, the top three in each class. Some of the best Houseleague races of the year were held on Saturday. The track was in fast and cellent condition due to the track prepara- tions and the warm weather that we have been experiencing. The next Houseleague race will be on July 28 when the fourth round of the Summer Series of Motocross will take place at Hully Gully. The fifth and final round of the Summer Series will take place at Hully Gully on Sunday, July 29. MID-SEASON CHAMPIONS Peewee A — Jim Dickins, Hensall; Kevin Reeve, London; Paul Bingham; Sarnia. Peewee B David Andrews, Clinton; John Hepburn, St. Mary's; Chris Young, Maidstone. Peewee C — Sean Thomas, Lon- don. • Novice A — Chris Lee, Walton; Brian Faris, Watford; Dan Mittleholtz, London. Novice B Jim Hendrickx, "Watford; Gord Whiteley, Atwood; Paul Lewis, Sarnia. Enduro A,,— Andrew Meining, London; Frank 1Vjousseau, Hensall. Enduro B — Steve Hutchins, Goderich; Gary Lovie, Ex- eter; Brian Tetreault, Sarnia. Enduro C — Spencer Clarke, Sarnia; Dave Bryson, Ex- eter. Race ramblings • trom page 16 Garmor Enuff for Tom McLean of Goderich after^three straight wins. Verdun Vanstone was third with his Ben - miller Shelley in the eighth. Ross Battin gave Freddie Flanagan a 2.10.3 record for owner Mac Hodgins of Parkhill in his first lifetime start. Ross had his third winning drive of the night with Peter Wave for Bert McBride in the ninth, timed in 2.07, a new,record for the five-year-old Scram pacer. • Randy Henry finished third with Rustic Helene for Charles and Clara Brindley of Goderich. Randy Henry won the tenth in 2.11.1 with Outstanding Colt for Roy Douglas and John Moffatt of Wroxeter, while John Muir took third driving Sunshine Byo for.John McNeil of Watford. Races will be held again on Thursday, Ju- ly 26 at Goderich Raceway with post -time at. 7:45 p.m. blast opposition On Sunday July 22, the Clinton Bantam girls hosted . Seaforth and pounded' the visitors 22-11. Tracy Simms helped -the team by con- tributing three big hits. On July 22, the girls travelled to Blyth and walked away with a.35-14 victory. Hits from every player led to the lopsided win. Clinton's next game is an exhibition en- counter against Blyth on Saturday at 7:00 p.m. The reactions of the lawn bowlers varied at last Wednesday's lawn Tourney, which organizers are calling a huge success. (Rod Hilts bowling tournament in Clinton. Art Finlayson and -Jane Lunn (not photo) pictured) from Seaforth won the first annual Newcombe Family Recreation Committee plan long list of events Co-ed Three Pitch Tourney Good News! ! The Clinton Recreation Committee will be staging a Co-ed Three Pitch softball tourney on Saturday, August 25. Registration is- Whited 'to eight teams (three teams have already registered). Details are available by contacting Kent Colquhoun or Colleen Dejong at 482-3997. Break Dancing The Clinton Summer Playground Pro- gram will feature a' Live Break Dancing Demonstration on Thursday July 26th 7 p.m. at the Clinton Arena.. Come. out and catch the excitement of Break Dancing. SportsFest '84 Attention local sport and recreation teams! ! The registration deadline for the Kincardine SportsFest '84 of August 17, 18, .19 has been extended to Wednesday, August 1. To register your team, you must contact the Recreation Director immediately at 482- 3997. To date the following events will have. Clintonian participation; Swim Meet, Men's Basketball, Men's Ball Hockey, Euchre, Tennis, Badminton. Monday Night Films The Clinton "Summer Fun" ( Ministry of Citizenship and Culture) Program is staging Monday. Night Films at the Clinton Grands- tand Monday Evenings at 7 p.m. Admission is $1, and is open to people of all ages. See you there! ! Wednesday Afternoon Euchre The Clinton "Summer Fun" Program is staging Wednesday Afternoon Euchre at the Clinton Arena from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Progressive Euchre rules will apply. Prizes to winning players. For more details please contact Judy Carter or Gina Radley at 482- 7731. Toronto Blue Jays Game The Clinton Recreation Committee has 44 first base seat tickets for the Monday, July 30 Toronto Blue Jays vs. Kansas City Royals baseball game at , Toronto Exhibition (Stadium. Tickets are available on a first come basis, and are. open to people of all Midgets put up a good fight Last week, the Clinton Midgets defeated Seaforth 8-6. Travis Lyndon was on the mound for Clinton and he received scone relief help from Troy Falconer.. In Clinton's next game, Dashwood edged them 5-4. When the Clinton batters con- nected they scored runs, but unfortunately Dashwood's lefty ori..the mound gave them little opportunity. Clinton batters struck out 16. Kevin Lee had two singles, Robert Dupee, and Jim Craig each had a single. Shawn Lester had a single and a home run. In a return match against Dashwood, Clinton was beaten again. this time 6-4. The Clinton Midget's next game is on July 28 when they play Wingham at 7 p.m. 11's Our Famous s RED TAG ALE Presenting This Area's Largest Year -Round JOGGER & COURT SHOE SELECTION See For Yourself Today! Outstanding Savings! OFF OR LESS SUNCOAST MALL 524-7476 Open MondayFrtday 9:30-9 pm Saturday9:30-6 pm " ages. For your tickets contact,Judy Carter or Gina Radley at the Clinton Arena. ( 482- 7731) . Men's Bail Hockey Tourney - The Clinton Men's Ball Hockey League will be staging an Invitational Ball Hockey Tourney on Saturday July 28th at the Clinton Arena. For details please contact Steve Gib- bings. Pool News. The .Clinton H2O Ratz swim team take to the pool on Saturday July 28th at the Clinton Swimming Pool. Ourswan team looks for- ward to your support. For details please contact any pool" staff member at 482-9298. See you there! ! Fit Five News Congratulations to' the following in- dividuals for successfhlly participating in the Fit Five Program. Phyllis Coulter Level One, Pauline Bell and Marie Bradley Level Two. Pick up your Fit Five Level One from any of the following locations: Arena, Pool, Town Office, McLeans, Clinton News Record. Fitness Kits " Personal Fitness Kits are now available free of charge from the Clinton Recreation Committee. Pick up yours, at the Clintor Town Office today! �int�►r� F"��r��e rani defeated Clinton managed only one goal last Wednesday night when they played a match improved Goderich team and lost 41. • , The first half saw Clinton missing nlauy chances in front of the opp nerlt's wt. Clinton's strong half back Wunna MYmt put the home team on the scoreboard by feeding the ball to outside Mike Dykstra, ykst a, who fired a shot past goaltender.� • -�,-,fi a saw, Bale The rerrriainder o_ a game - response response from the r ' st of the Clinton team as Goderich drove home four consecutive goals. Clinton's only hope for a first place finish is to win their remaining three games. Men's Clinton Fastball League GP W L T Pts Lawries 15 13 1 1 27 Merners 15 9 4 2 20 Workman 16 8 8 0 16 Teachers 15 3 11 1 7 Norholme 15 3 12 0 6 Top 10 batters ( based on 2 at bats per game played) AB H BA Steve Cook (Lawries) 39 19 .487 FrazerAbbott (Workman) 37 18 .486 Dave Bartliff (Merners) 31 15 .484 Doug Riehl (Merners) 34 16 .471 Ken Daer (Merners) 35 16 ..457 Brad Bromley (Lawries) 53 21 .396 Paul Middleton (Merners) 36 14 .389 Bev Bromley (Lawries) 52 20 ,385 Don Hoytema (Norholme) ' 48 18 .375 Bob Mann (Teachers) 33 12 .364 Last week's scores July 18 - Lawries 13 Teachers 3; Merners 4 Norholme 13. July 23 - Norholme .10 Teachers 7; Merners 7 Workman 4. Upcoming games July 25 - 8 p.m. - Teachers vs.Merners; 9:45 p.m. - Workman vs Lawries. July 30 - 8 p.m. - Lawries vs Merners; 9:45 p.m. - Norholme vs Workman. Aug. 1 - 8 p.m. - Workman vs Teachers; 9:45 p.m. Lawries vs Norholme. 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