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Clinton News-Record, 1978-05-18, Page 6PAGE 6—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, MAY 18. 1978 Vanastra gun club John Anderson, Kippen was the lone perfect scorer at the Vanastra Gun Club Trap shoot on May 9. He was followed by John Hessel, Goderich who had 23 hits and Bill Boussey, London; Bill Stewart, Goderich; Jack Mills, Guelph who each had 22 points. Mery Batkin, Clinton along with Lloyd Venner, Hensall and Harrison Schock, Zurich each hit 21 while Bradley Mann, Hensall and Murray East, Clinton had 20. Bill Thompson, Goderich had 18 points, Doug Sutton hit 15 and Harris Snell, Londesboro came last with 11 shots. Murray Epst was the high scorer at the skeet shoot on May 13, when he came one point away from a perfect score of 25. Tom Allen Lon- desboro came second with 23 points and John Hessel had 22. Bill Stewart hit 21, Mery Batkin had 18, Joe Kenda of Zurich had 17 points while Paul Hagitt of Zurich had 16. Paul Webb of Qoderich came last with 14 hits. Ramblings from the races by Lois Gibbings Will Knight, owned by Ken Parke of Zurich and John H. Lester of Forest, was a winner of the $6,000 preferred handicap pace at Greenwood Raceway in Toronto on May 12. The five-year-old gelding by Excel Knight - Fan Will, was timed in 2.04 for the mile. From 17 starts this year, Will Knight has had three wins, five seconds and one third for earnings of $12,671, plus a new lifetime record of 2.01.1, taken on April 17. In 1977, he had a standing of six wins, one second and four thirds, good for $19,392, which gives him a lifetime total of $67,291. Dilly Dares, owned by Wayne Horner of Brucefield, finished second in a $20,000 claiming pace in the ninth race. He has been in one of the top three spots in each of his last six starts, giving him earnings of $11,033 in 1978 and $48,136 lifetime. Bay B. Hayfee,,, a six-year- old mare by Scarlet Wave - Hayfee Time, had her first win of the year from_ six starts at Western Fair Raceway in London on May 10. She was timed in 2.07.4 with driver Verdun Vanstone on the bike for Holmesville Valley Farms and trainer George Lavis of Clinton. Last year Bay B. Hayfee raced 23 times, with two wins, five seconds and three thirds good for earnings of $3,172. Granny Mathers, owned by the Broken M. Stables of Goderich, finished fifth with Ray Mathers up in the same race. Chappy Herbert and Imshi Alla N, each had a fourth place finish for driver Dave Wall, trainer Dennis Jewitt and owner Wayner Horner of 'Brucefield. Ross Battin was fifth with Janey's Ready for owner -trainer Cliff Walsh. Betty Van Dyk, owned and trained by Frank Little of Goderlch, was second in a 2.05.3 mile with Gary Payne up. The five-year-old mare by Vandyke Hanover - Betty B Scott, has had three wins, four seconds and two thirds from 15 starts this year with $3,051 to date. Friday night at the same track, Robert Jerry was second with Muddy Royal for owner Bud Jerry of Goderich, while R.H. Ronald finished third for Ian and Jim Flerning of Clinton. Flame Messenger, owned by Evelyn Rapson of Holmesville, was fourth with driver -trainer Bill Rapson up in the second race, for trot- ters. At London on Saturday afternoon, Mike Meadows, owned by Jean and Ben Feagan of Goderich was third with driver Dave Wall in the fourth. Willa's Ferrica finished fifth for -driver- trainer Ron Williamson of Seaforth and owners Bruce and Ted Lamont in the Radio Shack four-year-old pacing series. Adorable Luck was also fifth for owner Larry Baird of Crediton. At Hanover on Saturday night, John Mathers won the first race with K.T. Judge, owned by Gerald McFadden of Dresden. The four-year-old gelding by D. Judge - Annie Royal is trained by Eugene Mathers of Goderich and was making his first lifetime start. Verdun Vanstone was third with his Winnie Ensign while Carl Fisher finished fourth with Late Affair, that he co-owns with Grant Fisher. Dillers Demon, owned by Tim Robinson of Goderich, won the second race with Bob Walker on the bike. Claybrook Romeo had his first win of the year in the fourth with driver -trainer Jack Meriam. He is owned by Charles Brindley of Goderich. Janet Express was scratched from the sixth race. John Mathers was second with Imp Mathers for the Broken M. Stables of Goderich. Ban- dellero, owned by Ed Watson of Blyth finished fourth in the eighth. Jack Meriam was third with Reggie Ford for owner Charles Brindley. At London on Monday night, Conray Kevin, owned by Dave Wilkinson,, of Goderich, was fourth for driver Randy McLean. Senate Leader, owned by Gord Rapson of Holmesville was third in a 2.08 mile with Bill Rapson on the bike. Evelyn Rapson reports the arrival of a new filly from their trotting broodmare Sassy Dee and Allwood's Pride. Sassy Dee has a two- year-old, Deeflect, by Reflected Way that is training in London in the Norm Campbell Stable, as well as •a: yearling, ,Gorlyn Babe by Allwood's Pride. I /9 Physiotherapist Nita Khurana showed off one of the exercising bicycles in her department at the Clinton Public Hospital to visitors at Hospital Day last Wednesday. Thelma Wright, Seaforth; Jo Berry, Goderich; Verna Harris, Greta Nediger and Jessie Jones all of Clinton/looked on. (photo by Wilma Oke) Class travels to Toronto Grade 8 Trip . Toronto. The students left at On May 11, the Grade 8 7:30 a.m. Thursday;, and class went on a trip to were accompanied by Mr. Naturally speaking By Steve Cooke The purple martin has been described as North America 's "most wanted bird" and for good reason. Mother Nature, in her infinite wisdom, has achieved a delicate balance in her 'world and the swallow family'plays an important role in this cycle of life and death. Life for the swallows, including the Progne Subis or purple martin, hinges on the death of flying insects, notably the common mosquito. Apparently the martins require vast quantities of mosquitoes to keep alive and cannot exist for more than 48 hours without their favorite sustenance. Reports have it that a single purple martin will consume over 2,000 mosquitoes a day and this figure is considered a very conservative estimate. That fact alone should be reason enough for the average homeowner to rush out and, buy a martin house for their backyard. We spotted the first scouts (males) in Clinton a little over a week ago and I also saw four scouts in Hensall on Mother's Day. The males are always the first to arrive to assess nesting conditions and food supplies in the area they plan to inhabit for the sum- mer. They quickly disappear again only to return seven to fourteen days later with the females, and proceed to build their "mostly mud" nests in the houses provided. If one is lucky and has a martin house located in a good location, they will soon be rewarded with the raucous cries of the mating birds. "Martin fever", as I call it, is very infectious and in- curable. Once someone gets the bug, it's unshakeable. My father set tip one house about five years ago' and a year later had an even bigger house up, as well. I've wat- ched him drop everything in the shop to rush outside and almost twist his head off looking at the sky and surrouding TV antennas because he thought he heard a martin. Lorne Brown, a well-known Clintonian, has had the fever even longer than K.C. and when the two meet this time of year there are no "hello's" or "how do you do's"; but, "seen any scouts yet?" or "how many pairs do you have?" If you ask either of them a question like this, I hope you have an hour or so of free time to get a complete rundown on the habits and life cycle of purple martins. Much,—much more could be said about the purple martin, but I'm afraid I'll have to let it go for now. I think I just heard one outside and I'd better go check my house. MacLennan, Mr. Millson, and Mrs. Cooke. The class stayed in Toronto until Friday, May 12, returning at 5 p.m. While there, they visited the Royal Ontario Museum, Parliament Buildings, CN Tower and many other interesting things. ,The trip proved to be very educational and en- joyable. Nurses Visit Grade 8 A few nurses came to the school this past week, to speak to the grade eights. They talked about health and teenage problems. The nurses will be visiting the grade eights once a week for the next month. /Picture Taking On Wednesday, May 3, a photographer, who had taken pictures earlier in the year, returned to the school to retake the Grade 3 pictures. Their pictures did not turn out properly before. Mr. Vincent Talks to Grade 8 On May 4. Clare Vincent, clerk of Hullett Township visited the grade 8 class of Hullett. He talked to the class about taxes and other financial matters. Mr. Vin- cent was supposed to have come earlier in the year, but was unable to come because of business. The visit proved very educational for the students. r Martha Ellis dies By Bertha MacGregor Personals Mrs. Wm. Pet(y is a patient in South Huron Hospital, Exeter. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Chaffe and family of Mitchell visited on Sunday with Mrs. Chaffe's parents Mr. and Mrs. John Corbett. Mrs. Ernie Davis is a patient in South Huron Hospital where she is receiving treatment. Mr. and Mrs. Don MacLaren, Jodi and Brooke spent the weekend with Mrs. Lorne Chapman and Mrs. Bertha MacGregor. Mr. and Mrs. Mervyn Bell and family of London visited this week with the former's mother Mrs. Glenn Bell. Church News Rev. Fox of Huron College conducted service in Carmel Presbyterian Church on Sunday and baptized the children of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Love and Mr. and Mrs. Gregg Campbell. Miss Brenda Pepper presided at the organ and led the Junior Choir in singing a number and also the Senior choir who sang , the anthem. Choir practise will be held on Thursday evening. The an- niversary service will be held on May 28 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Fox in charge. 100F The members of the IOOF and Rebekah lodges will attend service in Hensall United Church on Sunday May 21 at 11 a.m. Members will meet at the local Lodge Hall at 10:30 am. Celebrate 55th Wedding Anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Kinsman cenebrated their 55th wed- ding anniversary when their family assembled for a dinner at their homestead farm now the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kinsman. There were 29 attending and all enjoyed a happy get- together. Martha Ellis dies Miss Martha (Mattie) Alice Ellis passed away at Huronview on Saturday May 13 in her 97th year. Miss Ellis was a retured School teacher and taught in SS No. 1 Tuckersmith, also in Harrow and for many years in Hensall Public School. She was very active in the Hensall United Church where she taught a Sunday School class for many years and was also active in the Women's Missionary Society. Surviving is one niece Mrs. Jean Faber, Exeter several grand nieces and great nephews. Funeral service was held from the Bonthron BEDDING PLANTS Funeral Home on Monday May 15. With Rev. Don Beck officiating, interment followed in the Hensall Union Cemetery. The pallbearers were Gregory Traquair, Arthur Traquaire, Pat McCann, Ted Norminton, Steven Faber, Dave Kyle. Personals Mr. Gerry McClinchey of Brantford spent the weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Edgar McClinchey. Mr. Burt Coleman of London was a weekend visitor with his mother Mrs. Gladys Coleman and brother Ivan. Best Interest *9%% annual We represent many Trust Companies. We are often able to arrange for the highest interest being offered on Guaran- teed Investment Certificates. * Subject to change Geiser-Kneale Insurance Agency Inc. 14 Isaac St., Clinton, Ont. 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