Clinton News-Record, 1979-01-04, Page 6•
PAGE 6 —CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, JANUARY 4 , 1979
Stangs to play at home
By Bryan Marriage
The Clinton Mpstangs,
fresh after a narrow
victory in Port Elgin 6-5
last weekend, will finally
get a chalice to play in
their •own rink in front of
their own fans this Friday
night.
For the first time this
season, the Stangs will
play host to the team they
have to beat for a ru.p z ,t_
the top, the Listowel
Cyclones.
Last weekend they
proved they can handle
the Port Elgin Bears, as
they have now beaten the
Bears four times in fonril
meetings this year. Tim
McLean led the Mustangs
to the narrow victory
with a three goal game
and notched a pair of
assists also.
Dave Stephenson also
had a pair or goals for the
locals and Paul Helesic
added a single.
—The Mustangs opened
up a three goal first
period lead on the Bears
and then allowed the
Bears to tie the score with
three goals in the second
period.
The third period was a
see -saw battle as the
Bears went ahead at the
Ramblings
froni the
races
- By
Lois,Gibbings
Jeffrey Hi, owned,
trained and driven by
Dale Kennedy of
Seaforth, picked up his
third win of the year at
Orangeville Raceway on
December 28.
The four-year-old roan
gelding by Silver Ronnie-
Alexene Hi has also had
one second and one third
from 12 starts. Dale
finished fifth with his
Dianne Camp in the sixth
race.
Miss Blaze Mac was •
winner in 2.10 at Flam
boro Raceway;for owner
Orville Workman o
Kippen; Lloyd Workman
and Jack Harris on
December 29. "'Dennis
Jewitt finished ' fourth
with Jo Spinner that he
trains -for Franc Stroop o
the. previous
night at the same track.
AtWestern Fair
Raceway in London on
Friday night, , Verdun
Vanstone drove Laycock
Lucy to her sixth win of
the -year in p, 2 :• 10.3 in the
fifth and placed second
with Bay B;, Hayfee in the
seventh for' Holmesville
Valley Farms of Linton.
Verdun also fin'shed
fourth with his Ben 'ller�
Sammy.
1�.•.
Gerry Roebuck' Was
third with Late Affair for
Grant and Carl Fisher of
Goderich, while -Ray
Mathers also had a third
with Granny Mathers for
the Broken M Stables of
Goderich. Randy McLean
was second with Shar Mel
for owners Larry and
Ray Jeffery of Goderich.
At Windsor on Friday
night, Auburn Forbes N
was second and Fleet
Fighter finished third for
owner Wayne Horner of
Clinton. Randy .,McLean
gave Cinda Meadows a
new record of 2:08.4 at
London on Saturday
afternoon. She is owned
by Ruth and Cinda Jerry
of Goderich. Randy also
won the seventh race with
True Mix. Bill Caldwell
was fourth with Harlo
Champ for owner Lorne
Dale of Clinton. Verdun
Vanstone was second
with Dainty Meadow,
owned by Bob Vanstone.
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four minute mark and
then the Stangs tied it up
at the half -way mark.
Both teams scored once
again in the next three
minutes before McLean
got the winner, • a short-
handed effort at 18:22 of
the third period to finish
off the Bears.
The Stangs also .have a
home game Sunday night-
.41,
ight.41, 7 p,tn. when they play
host to the Walkerton
Black Hawks.
There will be door
prizes donated on both
nights ..compliments of
John and Joan at the
Pizza Express, a good
place to meet before and
after the game, _
If you haven't seen our
revamped arena, this
weekend is a good time to
see an exeiting gamelin
an ''exciting place, the
Clinton Community
Centre Friday at 8:30
p.m. and Sunday at 7 p.m.
by
s to ve
cooke
The Ruffed Grouse, Bonasa Umbellus, is one of
our most challenging gamebirds and probably
one of the least understood by biologists, even
today. It is likely known best by its thunderous
takeoff from between your feet or its haunting
drumming normally associated with its
springtime courting ritual.
The ruffed grouse is a small chicken like bird,
standing about 19 inches tall with a wingspread
of about two feet. The birds can attain a weight of
13/4 lbs. but 1/ to 11/2 pounds is the average.
Females are slightly smaller than males and can
be identified (in mature adults) by the break in
the black band on the tailfeathers. The grouse
also has some distinct features that help it
survive in the cold areas of North America that it
inhabits.
Unlike most birds, the grouse sports feet and
legs that are completely covered with feathers.
Each fall, comb -like structures grow out of the
sides of each toe effectively doubling the size of
'the feet. These scales act as snowshoes giving
the bird much greater mobility on soft snow. In
the spring, when they are no longer needed, the
' scales drop off to reappear next fall.
Another interesting behaviour that is fairly
unique is their famous "crazy flight". This ,
dispersal usually occurs in September just.
before a storm. While most birds walk during
this breakup some revert,to a wild erratic flight •,-
pattern that sometimes results in the birds
crashing through windows or flying into power
lines. This is nature's method of splitting up
family groups, and although many theories have
been offered explaining this phenomenon, no one
knows for certain what triggers it.
Although ruffed grouse. are well suited for
Survival, their mortality rate is quite high. The
grouse is a cyclic bird with populations that peak'"
every 10 years. This cycle is neither fully un-
derstood nor controllable and is another piece of
mystery which surrounds this unusual bird.
Apart from the cyclic fluctuations however, it
has been discovered that only about 20 percent of
the population survives the winter. Extensive
studies have been carried out and it has been
determined that hunting in no ,way affects the
end result of the mortality figures.
In one interesting experiment, two similar
areas with identical grouse .populations were set
aside. One area was left cotnietely alone, while
the other area was hunted quite heavily all year
round. Even after several years• 'of hunting ,
pressure, both areas supported the same
populations. When the hunting was stopped, the
population in that area increased slightly for two
years before dropping to its average "hunted"
level. It then maintained that same level for the
next few years it was monitored even with the
absence of any hunting pressure.. ,
This amazing bird has been with us for a long
time and will continue to remain so long as there.
are bush lots to harbour it. The next time -you're
strolling through the forest and .your heart stops
as old thunder wing blasts off, wish him a little
luck. If the winter is mild and the predators•few,
he' n ay be'around next spring to bring another
brpo into the world.
A couple of old skaters were the first to try out the ice on the new Clinton arena
floor last Friday night. Here' Fred MacDonald, centre, who used to run the ord
Lions arena, and Eldy Gliddon, chat with Jim LantIng of New Hamburg, who
supervised the installation of the ice making pipes and machinery. (News -
Record photo) •
sports
Ski Cross Country
Bantam tourney ready
The Clinton recreation
committee's 11th annual
Bantam hockey tour-
nament is set to get -un-
derway next Thursday,
January 11, and con-
tinues on January 12,g 13;
and 14, finishing the
following - weekend on
Friday, January 19, the
20th and 21st.
Most of the cham-
pionship games will be
played on Sunday,
January 21.
Len Fawcett, chairman
of the tournament, said
there was . some concern
the tournament might
have to be delayed
because the arena
wouldn't be finished, but
latest word is, the green
light is on.
Of the 28 teams set to
play 46 games, there are
.eight in the series except
for AAA where thre are
only four.
In a change of format
this year, teams will
compete in a three game
round robin series with
Preparing yourself
Choosing Equipment: from under the foot area. The skis will be too stiff if the
Choice of equipment is dependent upon a variety of paper easily slides from tip to tail, and too soft if the
factors: terrain available, your technical abilities and paper cannot be removed. Skis too stiff offer no grip;
skis too soft wear wax off quickly.
Your poles should fit snuggly into your armpits
when you are standing. -
Boots should allow for two pairs of socks. A quarter
inch of space should exist around the -socks to main-
tain a layer of warm air in the boot. Boots are your
most important purchase, as cold feet can ruin a tour.
physical conditioning, how much you're able to ski,
and money -available for gear. .
Terrain: Will you be using flat fields and golf
courses? Will you have access to prepared tracks?
Will you take part in competitions, or family tours on
weekends? Will you winter camp .. or . try moun-
taineering?
Frequence: Can you ski daily; how much and how • Choice of clothing depends upon your abilities,
far? Does snowfall guarantee skiing when you want physical' conditioning, type of skiing, weather and
it? Do you have access to ski areas? Do you ski once a budget. - •
Nordic clothing differs---s-ubstantially from- alpine
Physical conditioning: Will you be touring over apparel, ,Cross country ski clothing should•.be light -
short or long distances? Will you "enter major , weight, durable, versatile, and allow- fore complete
marathons of up to 160 km in length? Is. an hoist of i freedom of movement.
skiing at a time a major effort? Are you training daily Function, not fashion, should be' the over-riding
factor in selecting your outfit. Thanks to im-
provements in material and design however, it is now
possible to combine a great deal of fashion with fun-
ctional clothing. . .
Snowmobile suits and heavy down parkas are not
suited for touring or racing. Dress in `layers' when
nordic skiing. It allows you to add or subtract clothing
as conditions change and helps guarantee proper
maintenance of body temperature. .
week or once a month?•
for elite competition? Do you ski walk, or can you kick
and glide, the latter•at high tempo? ""-
Budget: Have you little to spend or a great deal of
money at• your disposal? Ase,,, you interested in
equipment as a longterm investment or gear that need
only last a season? •
Carefully conider your personal situation before
you enter a ski shop.
Charts to "determine the proper length of skis, height
of poles and sizes of boots are available. in most eros. y g, *the following
� In selectingour` clothing, keep
-'.the ski shops. A few standard measurements aspects of,.various materials in mind. Wool insulates
exist which apply to everyone. - well, even if wet; but dries slowly. Cotton absorbs
In selecting the proper length of ski for yourself, the water and loses its insulating quality when wet.
tip should touch the palm of your upward extende, ' C"itton, however, is ofteq combined with other
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hand. The longest ski a man will choose is 210 C,11 -materials to form veryfunctional apparel.
timetres, unless he is over six foot one. Ttie maximum reNylon,
ski length is 220 cm,.•,The taller and heavier you area: because of its light weight, durability, wind resistance
and water repellent characteristics, is generally used
the stiffer, not longer, a ski you should choose. Wdmeri,
for outer garments.
of the same height as men will choose skis five to ten
centimetres shorter, as men usually put more force Always wear two pairs of socks, a thin and heavy
into their kicks and can handle a longer ski. pair. Ensure all outer clothing prevents snow from
In selecting the proper -stiffness �f ski to guarantee getting into inner layers'. Wear gloves, mitts, scarves,
that wax or non-waxable patterns make contact with toques, earbands, or earmuffs to retard heat
the snow, evenly weighted over the harness section of dissipation from hands, neck, and head.
your selected skis. A piece of paper placed under the (Ski Cross Country is prepared by CANSI and
bases s ould ,meet some resistance when pulled out sponsored by MoIson.)
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four teams in eav'h
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be awarded for a win and
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