Clinton News-Record, 1983-02-16, Page 17by
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By Steve Coke
Do you own one of those rifles commonly referred to
as an F. N "' The one we're meaning as the .3 ,:1 semi-
automatic currently used by Canada, Britain and other
NATO allies as their official military armament. If you
do own one or are contemplating the purchase of one,
you'd better read this amendment schedule to the
Restricted Weapons Order made by Order in Council
PC 1980-3372 of 11th December, 19
1.�.t
Schedule
1. The Restricted Weapons Order is amended by
adding thereto the following section: "3. The semi-
automatic rifle of the design comuno, :y known as the
FN -FAL or F'abr►que Nationale Fusil automatique
tiger, including any reproductions thereof or
modifications thereto is hereby declared to be a
restricted weapon."
Along with this announcement came a press release
stating that, "This action is being taken as a preven-
tative measure."
"The rifle is a military weapon and is designed for
combat use. Several international military forces have
recently discontinued its use and the rifle could
potentially flood the gun market by selling at low
cost."
"As a restricted weapon, the gun will have to be
registered, will be subject to the requirements of
carrying permits and can no longer be used for hun-
ting. However, the FN -FAL would still be available to
collectors and could still be used for target shooting at
approved clubs, as is the case with handguns."
"An Order -in -Council listing the rifle as a restricted
weapon will come into effect on July 12, 1983. This will
give existing FN-FAI, owners ample time to become
familiar with the new regulation."
1 have some very mixed feelings about this par-
ticular legislation. Firstly, I seriously doubt that this
particular rifle will ever become available for a cheap
price. New, from the factory, the FN -FAL costs about
$1500 and even if it sold for one-third its original price,
it's still an expensive firearm for the average person. I
doubt if too many people will rush out to snap one up
even at that reduced price.
On the other hand, it definitely is a strictly military
arm and I would be hard pressed to justify its use as a
sporting firearm. It could, however, be a "fun gun" to
shoot, especially if quantities of cheap ammo also
came on the market.
The thing that scares me most is that it's the first
time as far as I know, that a military rifle has been put
on the restricted weapons list simply because there is a
chance there will be a lot of them around. The surplus
US Springfields and German Mausers from the second
world war flooded the market in the 50's, and were
used as the basis of many fine custom built big game
rifles. The FN -FAL meets all the r' quirements to stay
OFF the restricted weapons list as far as action type,
overall length, etc. are concerned, so it would appear
to be an arbitrary decision to place it on the list. I am
afraid that this move will set a precedent for the ad-
dition of further arbitrary additions until all fireartms
are included.
Maybe I'm a little paranoid, but I've talked at length
with immigrant Europeans, and I know what firearm's
registration meant to them in the late thirties and early
forties. Don't for a minute, think it can't happen again,
because it certainly could in the twinkling of an eye.
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I've heard rumors that salmon and rainbows have
been moving into and out of the local rivers. With the
strange weather we've been having, that is entirely
possible, and in fact, even likely. It will also have a
definite effect on the spring run this year.
The light snow cover will mean that there will be
minimal flooding unless we get a lot of rain, and the
ground will warm up a lot faster than is normal. The
fish will be in the river sooner than in other years, and
each warm rain should produce a mini run. This will
probably result in reduc r,! catches for fishermen, as it
will be very difficult to be in the right place at the right
time. If someone does manage to figure out the right
combination, however, they will probably be able to
ren fly clean up. Perseverance will be the key word.
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On Monday afternoon the Central Huron Senior Redmen basketball team slammed the
Kincardine Knights 67-45 in exhibition play. This Friday night the annual Grad game will
be played at the high school. (Photo by Rod Hilts)
By
Lois Gibbings
Shadows End Run, owned
and trained by Bruce Dupee
of Clinton, took a new 2:08.1
pacing mark in recording his
first win of the year at
Western Fair Raceway in
London on February 11.
Wayne Dupee drove the
four-year-old son of the
Meadow Skipper sire
Broadcaster B ( now in
Australia; to victory for his
father.
Shadow has picked up a
cheque in all seven of his 1983
starts, good for $1,695 to
date.
In 1982 he had a ( 1-4-71
standing frorn 24 starts for
earnings of $2,737 and a
2:09.4 record.
CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1983 PAGE 17
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Ross Battu► finished
second r;. a '2 08.3 mile with
Hilea Kay. for Ben Feagan of
(aodench in the third as did
Fred Maguire with his Jerry
H. Direct in a 2.06.1 nule in
the seventh.
Randy McLean took third
driving Sheilas Babe fur
owner Walter Parkinson of
Ildertun in the ninth.
Vesta Herbert, owned by
Jiggs Le Beau of Brucefield,
finished second in a 2:11 mile
fur Ray McLean at Flarn-
boro Downs on Friday night.
Willis Seton Lynne, a four-
year-old pacing mare by
Seton Hanover -Willa Wonder
by Willies Folly, had her first
lifetime win in 2.10.1 with
trainer -driver Ron
Williamson of Seaforth up
un sets rec
for uwner Donna I.ynne
l.ar►wnt of Waterloo, at
lundon un February 9
The good bruodniare Walla
Wonder, owned by Mary
Shubbrook of Kit 1, Blyth,
has already produced Willas
Marine p,2.01 11.351),
Willis Ferric'a p,2 05
$31,842 , . Wallas Ferric
p,2 05 418,140, and Wallas
Vu'k.ww p,2 05 2 r $22,284, by
the erid of 1981
Randy Mclean was
second with 1.issas Girl fur
Bob and Kon Daer of
Gutter -kit in the ninth, while
John Lester took fifth with
Johnny Freight, a pacer that
tie co-owns with Ken Parke
of Van►a.
Trotter Mar'claf Mike
finished third with Ross
St. Columban loses
On Feb. 12 the St.
Columban indoor soccer
team came up a foot short of
a victory in their fourth
game of the season. London
City squeezed by the local
squad 8-5.
London City is considered
one of the top teams in this
year's league. After somie
alterations in the St.
C'olumban lineup the team
came up with a strong
combination of dedicated
players for the London City
game.
St. Columban opened the
scoring in the first quarter as
(;reg Ryan scored a nice
goal after some nifty passing
plays.
London (.'ity tied the game
up a few minutes later before
St. Columban pulled ahead
again on a goal from Bill
Tomol.
At the end of the first half
London City had taken a 4-3
lead. The other St. Columban
goal in the first half was
scored by Sean Van Dungen.
The second half was filled
with action but St. Columban
had a couple of unlucky
bounces that resulted in
I,undon City goals.
The final score ended up 8-
5 for Loddon City. Other St.
Columban goal scorers were
Billy Tugwell and Greg Ryan
with his second of the game.
St. ('olurmban's next game
is Feb. 19 at 6 p.m. against
('uringa.
BalUn un the bike fur owner
Margaret Walsh of Brussels
on February 7 at London.
Jaynes D Taylor of
Hensall has sold his eight-
year-old pacing mare Miss
Kelly Rose to John
Apflebauin of lundon.
Iii 1982 she raced 44 tunes
with nine wins, seven
seconds and seven thirds,
took a new 2 03.2 pacing
record and had earrings of
$13,074, to give her a total of
$35,938 lifetime
Making her first start fur
her new owner at Windsor
Raceway on 'Thursday night,
Miss Kelly Rose won in 2.03
with Ken Qurrie driving her
to a new record.
Trotter B Cor Samson
finished second for owner
Kevin Wallis in a ' 05.1 mile
the same night.
Shy W ilharn won his first
of the year in 2:08.3 for co-
owner Wayne Langille of
Harley and Bill Bradley of
Goderich at Flamboro
Downs on February 10.
The four-year-old pacer by
Shiaway lad -Duchess Grace
by Newport Duke, now has a
11-1-21 standing from five
starts in 1983.
Shy William took a 2:05.4
record last year and had
earnings of $4,500 from 14
races which included two
wins, four seconds and one
third.
Perry's Bears Lead Bowling league
Team standings are:
Perry's Bears, 87; Best in
Town, 83; No Names, 81;
Whiners, 80; Birds, 63;
Dollers and Gents, 59;
Shipps Ahoy, 55; The Vs, 52.
High single scorers were
Peggy Parks, 232 and Brian
Cooper 275. Cooper took the
high triple of 790, as did Jill
Jervis with 577. High
averages went to Rita
Leppington, 191 and Gary
Armstrong, 222.
Wednesday Mixed
June's Chevelles are in the
lead with 74. The remainder
of the scoreboard reads:
Liz's Cords, 71; Laurie's
Jaguars and Kathy's Model
T's, 67 each; Doug's
Whippets, 66; Ron's
Cadillacs, 59; Bob's Edsels,
55; Mike's Ramblers, 45.
Theresa Machan had the
ladies' high triple of 610 and
the high average of 178. High
single scores went to
Francyna Cormier, 262 and
George Collins, 275. Doug
Buchanan had the men's
high triple of 729 and Gary
Armstrong bowled the high
average of 234.
Tuesday Ladies
Wine's Parrots have 113;
Mert's Magpies, 108'::; Pat's
Pigeons, 107; Stirling's
Starlings, 106'2; Jean's
Woodpeckers, 106; Gerry's
Tweety Birds and Fran-
cyna's Flamingoes, 100
each; Carol's Cuckoos, 99.
Nancy Roy and Pat Taylor
split the high single of 241.
Pat Taylor also had the high
triple of 623 and Gerry
Mountford had the high
average of 199.
Last Thtnrsrl:,y afternoon the CHSS teachers gave the students a lesson in hockey by
coding the s t:denl. 6-3. Here au unidentified teacher sweeps around the student
defense. (•'hoto by Rod Hilts)
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