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Home My WebLink AboutClinton News-Record, 1986-12-03, Page 23Saxaphonist Tim Craig .was one of the many t evening of Christmas music and song presented (Shelley McPhee Haistphoto) Deer hunt up in 1986 During the recent. Huron County controll- ed deer hunt, the Ministry of Natural Resources requested the assistance of suc- cessful hunters, asking them to bring their deer to Ministry operated check stations. The data collected from these stations has now been analyzed and has produced some interesting results. A total of 202 deer were examined at the check stations this year - a sizeable increase from the 148 checked in 1985. The total coun- ty harvest could be as high as 290 animals, since not all sucessful hunters report their harvest to us. "Many of the hunters are surprised to find how young most deer populations really are," said District Biologist Mike Malhiot. "Only three of the deer examined were five years of age or older. Fawns and yearlings comprised 64% of the total harvest," Malhiot added. Bucks represented 61% of the animals checked, the largest weighing almost 100 kg 218 lbs.) dressed weight )122 kg 1270 lbs.) live weight 1. Four deer weighed in at over 90 kg ( 200 lbs.) dressed weight. District manager Andy Houser com- :.mented that "the Huron County deer population has been increasing in size over the past few years and its present age and sex structure confirms it is in a very healthy and productive state". The Ministry of Natural Resources has been studying the movements and habitat preferences of deer in Huron County since 1985. As part of that study, 17 deer have been captured, ear tagged and fitted with radio collars - four females with permanent col- lars and 13 males with collarsthat expand and fall off when the buck's neck enlarges during mating season. •Until this year's hunt, 5 radio collared "deer had been killed - two by dogs, two by vehicle collisions and one by poachers. During the 1986 hunt, four radio collared .deer were taken by hunters. All of these specimens were bucks which had dropped their collars but were still identifiable from •their ear tags. One animal, a yearling, had • travelled 56 kilometres ) 35 miles) straight `line distance from his wintering yard. The three does which were still radio col- lared at the beginning of November were particularily active during the hunt. One animal travelled a straight line distance of over 22 km 114 miles) over the course of the 'hunt. Another deer moved over eight km ( five miles) into an area which she had not :previously visited. !$4,2®® damage alented musicians who took part in the at the students of CHSS on November 28. CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1986-- Page 23 Lessons and fun for Clinton students CLINTON - The Grade 8 students at Clin- ton Public School use the basement of the school as a drop-in centre at recesses and lunch. It is a place to play ping-pong, read, play cards or chess or just chat with friends. Thanks to the custodians Don Gower and Bill McLeod for building shelves for us. Thanks also to Frank Van Altena for donating an aquarium to Mr. Addison's class. Intra -mural sports is well under way. This noon hour activity includes all grades from 4 to 8. The teams and captains are; Killer Bees, Jason Fleet, and Julie Hohner; the Cyclones, Shawn Chipchase and Lynn Russell; The Bulldogs, Paula Jeacock and Jamie Poirier; The Dream Team, Debbie Draper and Scott Jewitt. The team with most points at the end of the year wins a trophy. In Mr. Stecca's class, Patricia Kelly is the student of the week for her good attitude and readiness to help out in class. Kelly White won second prize for her Book Fair poster. The whole class is beginning to plant a variety of seeds and cuttings in the room. By Cheri Watt. Young Artist At Work This week in Miss McDowell's class Justin Noble made a special effort in painting. He painted a very good picture of a snail! The Kindergarten class is still talking about nutrition. They discussed good snacks, bad snacks, and Canada's Food Guide. The classroom made mobiles presenting the four food groups. They also discussed words that are associated with winter and made a chart story using these winter words. In Mrs.. Rogerson's Grade 1 classroom their top students for selling "Soft and Snoozies" are: Mike Atkinson, selling $248.00 worth of chimes; Jason Cook, $132.00 worth of chimes; and, Danny Paterson, $88.00 worth of chimes. Way to go, boys! Michael MacDonald celebrated .his sixth birthday with a "family party". Decorating Contest Starting this week the Student's Council are holding a "Door -Decorating Contest". Every classroom shall decorate their door. So far, most of the doors are looking great! The students of C.P.S. have made a great amount of money with "Soft and Snoozy" chimes. Thanks to all of you people who sup- ported our school! The Book Fair in the library has been a great success! This year there is a greater MQWS From cps, selection of books for younger children. There are books for all ages, book -marks, posters, and calendars. In Mrs. Jones' room they began a Christmas Theme by reading Christmas stories. Creating a wall mural about the Naturity. Written by: Naomi Duddy Melanie McCone Chastity Colquhoun From The Classrooms Grade 4 - Marsha Miller, from Ms. Westlake's class, participated in the Goderich, Santa Claus parade, on a float. Frade 4/5 - Mrs. Charter's class is practic- ing with Miss Westlake's class for a play in the Christmas Concert. The class has sent their letters to their pals in New Zeland who are soon taking there summer .vacation. NEW YEAR'S EVE with "Breeden Gillam" —TICKETS: 530. per couple. Includes Not and Cold buffet, novelties (hats, horns, etc.) champagne at midnight. RESERVE NOW - TICKETS ARE LIMITEDI Jennifer Craig won 3rd prize for her Book Fair poster. Grade 5/6 - Students in Ms. Radley's class have completed a project on sea creatures. The whole class would like to thank Mr. Dodds for giving them such an excellent presentation last Thursday. They really en- joyed seeing the muskrats skinned and also finding out about trapping. Grade 6 - The student of the week in Mr. Nicholls class is Teresa Bururna. The Grade 6 VIP program (Values, Influences, and Peers) will begin this week. We'll keep you, readers, posted on the topics covered. Office - House League team T-shirts are be- ing sold. They are $6.00 youth sizes, $7.00 for adults size. The book fair in the library was over yesterday! We had a great turnout! Jennifer Pollock Kelli Jerome A Santa Claus Letter Mrs. Thomas' class"was busy writing let- ters to Santa Claus. Here is just one of the many written. Dear Santa: Can you bring some' baby clothes for my mom? My sister and I think we were good. I love you Santa. I will put some cookies and milk out. I am going to put out some carrots for your reindeer. Good- bye for no1N. Write back please. Love, your friend Laura Herman. Special OUR OWN PIZZA BUY ONE GET SECOND '/2 HARBOUR LIGHTS RESTAURANT & TAVERN HIGHWAY 21 - BAYFIELD 565-2554 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 8 A.M.-1 A.M. • • in accident On November 26 at 8:10 p.m. an accident between a pickup truck and a car caused 40 $4,200 damage. Allan Peel, 31, of Clinton was westbound t on Highway 4 in his 1981 Ford pickup when 3 he attempted to make a left hand turn on f County Road 15. While making the turn he was struck by a 1985 Oldmobile driven by Shannon Schopf, 18, of Chesley. A passenger in the Schopf vehicle, Vivian Schopf, 57, suffered minimal injuries in the crash. Damage to the Peel vehicle wes estimated at $1,200, while an estimated $3,000 damage was sustained by the Schopf car. Announcing savings you'll find in the Classifieds. Saturday, December 13, 2 & 8 p.m. Sunday, December 14, 2 p.m. A play with music for all ages BLYTH MEMORIAL HALL TICKETS ADULTS $5. CHILDREN (under 14) $4. Blyth Festival Box Office : 523-9300 9225 k4Agi'i l(�ll�lll alp"� idea! Christmas. Gifts Y/leet.agd Y/jx it 86° History Books. ......$2500 Plates $2O°° $395 $400 $200 Hats Reg. 6.00 Special Mugs reg. 5.00 Special Spoons Lapel Pins Available at: Stanley Twp. Complex Office Varna General Store Clinton Commercial Printers Exeter Times Advocate iUl ,.i To Dave & Carol Steckle's Christmas Open House At Huron Ridge Acres Friday, December 5 from 9 am ® 5 pm Saturday, December 6 from 9 am - 5 pm Sunday, December 7 from 1:30 ® 5pm You've seen the Green Houses full of bedding plants...now we'd love to have you see them full of Poinsettias... 5,000 Of Them! PLUS Many more gift ideas in our New Flower Shop! While you're here you can choose your Freshly Cut Christmas Tree! HURON RIDGE ACRES R.R. No. 2 Zurich, Ont. Hwy. 21 3 1/2 miles south of Bayfield, left to first road then right for one mile. Hwy. 84 west of Zurich to first road, north for 3 1/2 miles 565-2122