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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1985-10-23, Page 16C, si"rO l i W ii 777, 1945—Page ge 1 Two 'sides Coins have two sides, heads, and tails, and Mq.:dp,eneo gters of inost.ltinljs. Last week, I wrote a column, about an ex- perience as viewed from the farmer's side. When he was explaining it to me, I conjured up a picture of wanton, useless shooting, and since no names were mentioned, I assumed he was probably talking about a crew from the city. I was, therefore, quite surprised when I got a phone call Thursday morning from a person I know quite well claiming he was one of the people I wrote about. He identified his hunting partners, who I also know as good responsible hunters, and told me his side of the story. The group, as a whole, felt sick about los- ing two ducks and a goose which they knew had fallen in the bean field, and were utterly devastated when they found out through my article that the farmer was upset with them as well. According to the hunters, they had a fan- tastic morning with lots of action. The geese had come first and they managed to bag a few. The goose in question was one of a flock which flew away, apparently unscathed, but one of the hunters watching the receding flock saw the one bird peel off and plane down into the bean field. One of the group went over and searched unsuccessfully for about half an hour. According to the hunters, the other geese had been picked up by then, and the ducks started coming in. Again, the hunting was good, but they stressed that most birds were picked up whenever there was a hill in the action. Any bird which went down into difficult cover was looked for immediately and recovered. Four ducks, however, fell into the bean field, and since they had them marked down well, and the bean field was very exposed, they left them till later. At 9 a.m. they stop- ped shooting as they had a full limit of ducks counted, including the four in the field. As the one hunter said, "I know it sounds' hard to lose a duck, let alone a goose in a bean field, but we spread out about 10 feet apart and made several passes through the field. We managed to pick up two ducks, but could -not locate the others or the goose. Two of the guys even went to pick up a dog and brought him back hoping to find them." They were trying, but there was another major concern as well. They realized they were guests on the property, and were sear- ching in a standing crop. The beans were ready for harvesting, and they were very worried about shattering the pods in their efforts. The birds had to be there, and they were counted in their bag, but they couldn't stomp down the cover to find them. Disap- pointed, they reluctantly admitted to themselves that they wouldn't be able to find them. I can see it would be a hard decision. I've had to make the same ruline.mvself before, and probably will again in the future.. Anyone who hunts will sooner or later have to do the same. It never leaves a good feel- ing, but there are times when there just isn't any other solution. After talking to the hunters, I returned to chat with the farmer once more, and I might add, the people involved are also returning to talk to him_ The farmer pointed out to me that he only saw it from his viewpoint. He readily admit- ted that he didn't sit there and watch all morning, but just paused between his nor- mal chores to see how they were progress- ing. Maybe it just happened to coincide with the times there weren't any ducks being picked up. , In retrospect, it's hard to know exactly what the solution should have been. I'm convinced the hunters did, in fact, behave as responsibly as humanly possible. The bag limits were observed, and there was only one black duck included, the rest being mallards. Under normal hunting con- ditions, two ducks out of 24 being lost is pro- bably a lot better record than is usual. One goose out of eight is pretty good as well. Again, under normal circumstances the lost birds would have been picked up by rac- coons, foxes, skunks, etc. and never seen again, but in this case, they were exposed when the field was harvested three days later. A few more days, and the evidence might have been gone. On the other hand, the farmer saw it as a waste, and rightly so. Perhaps, it's a good lesson for all of us. Non -hunters should realize that game does not come to us plastic wrapped on styrofoam trays. There are a lot of variables between the shot and the pot. On the other hand, we, as hunters, should be fully aware of how the non -hunting public perceives us. We have to demonstrate much more than an average concern and code of ethics if we expect hunting to survive. The avid anti -hunter is always looking for an ex- cuse to jump on us, so if we give them any ammunition, it's no one's fault but our own. If we don't use our own self control, so- meone will take it upon themselves to do it for us. Think about it, and keep it in mind the next time you're in the field. Mrs. Drennan's Grade 5-6 class at Vanastra Public School has Blue Jay fever. Class members are: ( back left to right) Murray Jeffrey, Lai Racksasouk, Brandon Thibeault, Christine Fowlie, Shelley Kyle, Kelly Giles; Kelly White, Tammy Bell. (Middle), Willie Campbell, Barry. Belair, Jennifer Burt, Dawn Chittenden, Lisa Gahwiler, Becky Basler, Nancy Ducharme, teacher Joanne Drennan. (Front), Pierre Belair, Tim Hallam, Kim Dixon, Pam Kelly, Joan McLachlan, Scott Dixon, Shane Kyle. At right, Shelley Kyle wears her Blue Jay hat while reading her poem. ( Anne Narejko photo) "Inspiratioii to us all" • VANASTRA - The Toronto Blue Jays may not have made it to the World Series, but one thing's for Sure, it wasn't from lack of sup- port. Everyone had it. From those who followed the sport for years to those who could barely grasp the concept of the game. They yelled, they cheered and they sang. Toronto Blue Jay fever reached Huron County earlier this year, and 23 children in Vanastra were diagnosed with severe cases. The carrier? Their teacher, ,Joanne Dren- nan. Mrs. Drennan's Grade 5-6 class at Vanastra Public School has'had fun with the Blue Jays race for first place in their divi- sion. They use statistics for math, the cities which the Jays' opponents came from for geography and the Blue Jay song for music. One of the projects undertaken by the students was writing a poem to the Toronto Star. Some students wrote about one par- ticular player while others generalized about the Jays. Although the poems were never published under the "All the way Blue Jays" column which encourages readers to send a message to the ,Jays, Mrs. Drennan's note was. She wrote, "My class has gone crazy about baseball since we started back in September. We've memorized the 'Okay, 4 Blue .Jays!' song and sing it before recess, noon and at the end of the day. We've learn- ed the names of everyone on the team and their positions. "Until three weeks ago some students thought the bullpen was where you waited to go to the bathroom or where they sent the angry players. They're learning fast though! You've been an inspiration to us all!" Mrs. Drennan's students' confidence in the Blue Jays was immense. Murray .Jef- frey, Tim Hallam and .Joan McLachlan thought the Jays would take the Kansas City Royals four games straight. Shelley Kyle and Nancy Ducharme voiced their opinions on the Jays, saying, "Some of us think the Blue Jays are number one," and "They're one FANTASTIC team." Shane Kyle added his thoughts, simply stating, "They're unbeatable." Barry Belair's favorite player on the Blue Jay team is Domaso Garcia for two reasons. One reason is "he's a good hitter," and another is the fact that people think he looks like the second baseman. �rup tins summer his counselk,r said he looked like Garcia and started calling him Doinaso Garcia," explained Mrs. Dren- nan. Nine of the Grade 5-6 students have been fortunate enough to see the Blue Jays play live. Joan feels that seeing the game live is much better than watching it on television. "It's more exciting because there are more people around," she said. Tim liked watching the team live'because of "the wave. And it's more exciting because you get to cheer and scream louder." Mrs. Drennan, who was down to see one of the final Blue Jay -Yankee battles, said the hotdogs added to the occasion. It's not quite accurate to say that the en- tire Grade 5-6 class was behind the Blue Jay drive of '85. There's a skeptic in every crowd, and Brandon Thibeault was the one in Mrs. Drennan's class. "I don't think they'll win. Anybody but the Blue .Jays will win," he predicted. "They're weakness is all over the place...I just don't think they'll win." However, Brandon did have the oppor- tunity to watch the Jays play live and felt that watching the game "there was better. If there's a ball popped up you can maybe catch it." As it turned out, Brandon .knew more about baseball than his classmates gave him credit for. Mrs. Drennan has not let the students get away with idle chatter about the Jays, she has applied there enthusiasm to school work. "In math we used calculators to figure out the players' at bats (AB) and their hits, giv- ing their batting average," the students said. "We also figured out their age by taking their birth date and then we figured out their average age," said Mrs. Drennan, who believes the Jays' average age is 29. Christine Fowlie has a wish that involves the Blue Jays and her class. She wishes, "for the class to have dinner with all the Blue Jays." Eleven -year-old Billi-Dawn Chittetiden sums up the majority of her classmates feel- ings with her poem: Blue Jays Boy, Blue Jays can you play ball! We've got pictures of you in our school hall. There's Ernie, Willie, Tony and Jess, Lloyd, George, Domasco and the rest. Boy, you guys can you play great! In a baseball game, you're on homeplate. EARL HILDERLEY (retired Bank Manager) AGENT - MIDLAND DOHERTY LTD. FOR 1985 CANADA SAVINGS BONDS FREE Personalized service and advice all 482-7392 'MIDLAND 11. DOHERTY CLINTON ENS/NE SERVICE 482-5322 Cl MOTORCYCLE C_i A.T.V. HSNOWMOBILE and SMALL ENGINE SERVICE! 267 Victoria Clinton (Adjacent to Clinton Auto Parts There are still openings for tlJ,e.' ?'halt'stla Beginners class of power st#ng held from 4 - 4;45 p.m. Thereare also:openings for the Sunday wern ng Advanced class 0 40 a,r ; Tritg . A Size , The generous offer by the Fishand Game Club for use of their hall bad to be turned down because of legalities. The program is still offered Tuesdays and: Thursdays from 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. in the Clinton .Town Hall Auditorium. Backgammon If you are interested in playing backgam- mon, please come to the town hall at 8 p.m. Wednesdays at the Police office entrance. Puhlir Qkatinir 't rt * pobf.I • Sk t n> will ,be told4.017:304 p.ui.. 8 ,Fall4rt$ Festival The estival begins October 25 with the Craft showlatld sale. Then on October 28 at 7 p.m. a puppet dhow will be featured, put on by local puppeteer Marion Doucette. On October 29 Erewhon theatre comes to. town with their presentation of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. The 2:30 p.m. production is open to the public. The Festival wraps up with a variel y night and CHSS Cabaret on November 1 and 2 at 7:30 p.m. All these events take place at the town hall auditoriwn. Bowling league news Londesboro Men's Model T's 29 Chev's 27 Snicks 21 Packards 20 Rabbitts 19 626's 10 The high bowler on October 17 was Bill Shaddick with a high single of 283, high triple of 757 and high average of 207. Thursday Night Mixed Best In Town 24 Strikers 23 Space Invaders 21 Beginners Luck 20 Whiners 14 The Apple Gang 14 Cormier's Crushers 13 Gramma's and Grampa's 11 High -bowlers for the ladies on October 17 were: Nancy Atkinson, high single of 241; Suzie Dale, high triple of 630 and high average of 197. High bowlers for the men were: Bill VanDamme, high single of 270; Jim Burkhart, high triple of 689 and Bill Strong, high average of 211. Tuckeirsmith Mixed Janet's Gingers Janice's Junipers Ann 'e Allspices Tina's Tarragons Diane's Dillies Reah's Nutmegs High bowlers for the iadie i on October 21 were: Rose Hummel, high single of 228; Hilda Veenstra, hign triple of 559 and high average of 185. High bowler for the men was Jack Snieder with a high single of 290, high triple of 687 and high average of 216. Other bowlers bowling over 200 were: Turn to page 18 23 22.5 22 20, 17 15.5 Local riders conquer supercross Local Ontario riders travelled to Drummonville, Quebec to compete in the O'Keefe ATV Indoor Supercross to take on the wild and crazy riders from across Quebec. Competing in the four-wheel class were Steve Boyd from Gowanstown, Chris Barendregt from Pt. Stanley and Chuck Collins from Varna. All three riders were on Suzuki Quadracers. Collins also rode in the Expert 0-250cc three-wheeler class. Steve Boyd pulled the hole -shot in his qualifying race and lead for four laps until he went wide on a sliding corner and was taken by a Quebec rider on the inside. He settled for second position, which moved him into the quarter finals. Boyd had a bad start and was not able to make up the difference. He finished in fourth place but this did not give him the chance to go on. Chris Barendregt and. Chuck Collins went head to head in the third qualifier,. Collins pulled the hole -shot and stayed out front from start to finish while Barendregt diced it out with the Quebec rider to finish in'third. Both riders moved on to the quarter finals. Barendregt and Collins riding inseparate quarter and semi finals won all of their races. The final consisted of 10 laps with the best riders. Two were from Ontario and the rest from Quebec. Collins started on the inside and Barendregt was two grids down. Collin' pulled the hole -shot and was followed very closely by a Quebec rider. Barendregt got caught up in a turn with ,a couple of riders. Collins went on to lead the race for nine and one-half laps when on the last turn he was bumped off the track by the second place rider, who went on to first place. Collins got back on the track out of ,the straw bales to take second position overall in the four wheel class. Barendregt finished fifth overall. In the Expert 0-250cc three wheel class, . Collins the only Ontario rider competing, won his qualifier, quarter final and semi- final. In the final which was run after the four wheel final, Collins didn't get the. hole - shot but was able to pass the leader in the whoop -de -dos to take the lead. Daniel Couture riding a very well prepared Honda tried to apply some pressure to the .first place Collins but there was no way that Collins was going to give up the victory in this class. Collins went on to victory with a commanding lead at the end of 10 laps. These riders are all keyed up and can be expected to do well when the Ontario All" Terrain Vehicle Associates Championships for the 1985 season are to be held on October 27 at Bully Gully. Many of the Quebec riders have indicated that they will be attending this championship final. For more information, call Chuck Collins at 262-3318. 2nd Draft Application Form NAME ADDRESS PHONE NUMBER ELIGIBILITY Must be 19 years of age as of October 30, 1985. Cannot be signed to an O.H.A., W.O.A.A. or any other similar Intermediate, Junior or Minor Hockey League Team. Please submit this form to the Goderich Recreation Office no later than November 6, 1985. Send to Goderich Recreation Dept. 166 McDonald St., Goderich, Ontario N7 A 3 N5 THIS HALLOWEEN LET 1Jiuelee LIGHT THE WAY! KEEP YOUR LITTLE GOBLINS SAFE THIS HALLOWEEN. Make this the happiest and safest year ever for your ghouls and goblins. Come intd Dixie Lee for your safety flashlight. Each flashlight is unbreakable, comes complete with batteries and is ready to light up your children's eyes. Hurry these flashlights won't last long. MALLORY ROAD SAFETY FLASHLIGHT CHICKEN & SEAFOOD 33 Victoria St., Clinton 482-7337 WITH PURCHASE OF ECONOMY BOX, BUCKET OR BARREL AT REGULAR PRICE (WITHOUT PURCHASE S2.40)