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Clinton News-Record, 1984-12-05, Page 14Sports CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5,1984 --'age 19 Naturally Speaking By Steve Cooke Emotions overrule the mind People as a whole are slowly learning about the dynamics of wildlife populations, but some of the lessons have to be repeated over and over again, and they still don't seem to sink in. One of our biggest problems is that we usually end up doing what we want to do rather than taking the biological- ly sound solution. We tend to run on emo- tions rather than hard facts, and everyone is guilty of this offence. Hunters are basically responsible for the high level of wild game populations we en- joy today, but they still get upset when more stringent bag limits or stricter seasons are installed. After the initial grumbling, however, they usually do recognize the pro- blem involved and accept the solution and try to work to correct it. We've learned that biologists are usually right, and whether we like it or not, their solutions are generally the best. But, as the old saying goes, "too soon old - too late smart", every once in a while we do give in to emotion, and make a real muddle of things. The results of an example of this are just starting' to show up in Michigan and should make us all stop and think when a trained biologist proposes a similar solution in the future. Seven years ago a sportsman's group. in Michigan's Upper Peninsula defied the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the U.S. Park Service, whose biologists had recommended a deer hunt in the Pic- tured Rocks National Lakeshore Recreation Area. . Instead of the special season to thin the herd, as the biologists had recommended, the protest group obtained a restraining order against the hunt, and spent $27,000 on a feeding program to "save the deer". . The feeding program did not work (as the biologist had predicted), and the deer ate the last of the natural browse and starved to death. A recent survey found no trace of deer in the area. Biologists claim that if the herd had been thinned, as recommended, the vegetation could have recovered and there would still be a healthy herd there to- day. Short term feeding programs in special situations do work, but long term programs only compound the situation and invariably end in disaster. A balanced population is the only way we can maintain a healthy one. Preservationists, for all their good inten- tions, are even more dangerous to wildlife than hunters. In most cases, such as the one above that I know of, they raise a big hue and cry about a hunt, tell everyone else what they should do about it, raise a bunch of money for promotion and salaries, and then sit back and blame whoever they can when it fails. There is generally no follow up or continuing program - just a flash in the pan. This was aptly demonstrated in a very suu�aular situation where wildlife experts reliiommended herd reduction on Angel Island in San Francisco Bay. After a long battle, deer were removed from the island, not by hunting as was sug- gested by state game officials, but by trapp- ing and relocation as animal preserva- tionists demanded. It was an expensive pro- position, but the preservationists dropned it like a hot potato as soon as they got their way. University of California Professor of Wildlife Management, Dale McCullough, " however, got permission to attach radio col- lars to each deer removed to prove his argu- ment that removal to another location would only result in death for the deer. "Any habitat suitable for deer already has deer, and any newcomers will be forced out by the resident herd," he said. Sure enough, six months later every re- located deer had perished. A Kincardine Kinucks player tries to push a Clinton. Mustang away from the net during Junior C action at the Goderich arena Sunday night. The Kinucks won the game 6-4. (Photo by Joanne Buchanan) Armstrong scores two GODERICH - An estimated crowd of 400 were on hand as the Kincardine •Kinucks defeated the Clinton Mustangs, 6-4 at the Goderich Arena on Dec. 2. The game, scheduled as a home game for Clinton, was played in Goderich so the Optimist Bantam Hockey Tournament could take place. The loss puts the Mustangs two points out of second place as Wingham had a win and a loss over the weekend. ' Kincardine 6 - Clinton 4 • "The team played reasonably well. I think our skating, which is important, wasn't as good as it was in • the past though," commented Manager Wayne Wiggins. • The Kinucks were first to score but the Mustangs replied with three quick goals. Brad Armstrong tied the game on a powerplay goal with Dan Wilson and Grant Garrow assisting. Armstrong and Wilson teamed up again 84 seconds later to take the lead. Eight seconds • after Armstrong's second goal was scored, Jamie Mahler put the puck back into theKinuck net. Trying to keep the game close, the Kinucks came back to score a goal of their own, ending the period 3-2 in the Mustangs favor. Only 25 seconds were gone in the second period when the Kinucks beat goaltender Terry Bean to even the score. But 'David Wright took a pass from Doug . Zimmer to once again lead the, game. The remainder of the second.,p'eriod saw the Kinuckscome back to tie the game and then take a one goal lead. The third period featured defensive play as only one goal was scored, and that was credited to the Kinucks. The Mustangs could not find an opening behind the opposing goalie, and lost the game 6-4. Although play was controlled by both teams throughout the game, in the end "we were outhustled," commented Manager Wiggins. The Mustangs will play in Goderich on November 7 where they will face-off against Port Elgin at 8 p.m. Blyth defeats Howick • from page' 12 two goal lead with the assists going to Hoggart apd Hunking. Howickcame back to score two goals Within 40 seconds, but seven seconds after Howick's second goal, flunking returned the lead to Blyth's hands. Jeff Vincent assisted. Jason VanderHeyden, with the help of Mike VanMassenhoven, put Blyth up by two. However, Howick battled back to narrow their lead to one with only 17 seconds remaining in the second period. Biyth controlled the third period, scoring three goals and shutting out Howick. Larry Hunking, Drew Allen and Dean Whitfield were the Blyth marksmen with assists going to Jamie MacDonald with two, goalie Mike Henry, Mike Radford,' and Hunking each had one assist. Blyth's next contender was Brussels, but this time"their opponents outscored them 2- 1. Brussels scored the only first and second period goals, leaving Blyth to battle back in the third. Larry flunking scored for Blyth at the 13:24 mark of the third period, but one goal was not enough as Brussels put Blyth out of the tournament. Assisting on the lone Blyth goal was Mike Radford. More action The Optimist Bantam Hockey Tournament will continue this weekend with action in the "AA" and "B" division. The first game of the final half of the tournament starts at the Clinton Arena on December 7 at 6 p.m. and the championship games will run from 3:15 to 7 p.m. on December 9. Clinton battles. Seafort • from page 12 Seaforth a comfortable 3 - 0 lead. But Clin- ton never gave up and battled back with two goals and came within a foot of tying the game with the goalie pulled and an extra at- tacker on the ice when the final buzzer sounded. Shaun Chipchase scored both third period h goals tor Clinton. Darrell Lavis assisted on the first and Danny Wildfong got the assist on Chipchase's second goal. Clinton's next game include a Friday en- counter with Goderich at 6:30 p.m., a Satur- day game in Wingham at 3:30 p.m. and a game Deeember 11 against Stratford at Clinton at 6:10 p.m. 1 Clinton area bowling league news Tuesday Afternoon Ladjes Alice's Oysters Mert's Minnows Sheila's Sharks Karen's Krayfish Mary's Dolphins Dale's Whales Nora's Escargots Iva's Lobsters VanDamme with a high single of 316 and a 65 high triple of 817; Bob Atkinson with a high 64 average of 231. 62.5 ' Thursday Mixed League 62 Cormier's Crushers 56 61 Whiners 48 58 Strikers 40 57.5 Best in Town 40 50 Grammas and Grandpas 37 Newcomers 36 Beginners Luck 27 Apple Gang 24 Ladies' high bowlers were: Peggy Parks, high single of 393 and high triple of 732; Suzie Dale, high average of 202. Men's high bowlers were: Doug Buchanan, high single of 301; Paul Garrow, high triple of 764; Scott Parks, high average of 219. Clinton and Area Ladies The Partridge Family 54.5 Coo Coo Birds 51 Do Do Birds 8 49.5 Road Runners 49 Fruit Loops 48 Kittie's Hawks 48 High bowlers for the evening were: Carol Ladies' high bowlers were: Deb Bailey, Dixon, high single of 246; Heather Hart, high high single of 219; Jean Good, high triple of triple off 614; Penny Overboe, high average 557; Jean Good, high average of 178. of 195. Men's high bowlers were: 13i11 Bowling games over 200 were: Lia Karen Pounder bowled the high single, triple and average for the evening with a 250, 678 and 219 respectively. Scoring over 220 were: Beulah Keys, 246; Helen Faber, 243; Helen Emmerton , 239 and 227; Karen Pounder, 238; Alice Brandon, 236 and 226; Sheila Keys, 234; Jean Bartliff, 229; Ede Turner, 228; Lexie Murch, 223; Joyce Van Riesen, 222. Wednesday Nigh Mixed Bob's Budweisers 48 Wayne's No -Names 46 Brenda's Hi-lites 45 Donna's Goldens 41 Deb's Mooseheads 39 Larry's OV's 35 Ray's Schooners 27 John's Labatts 27 Hoggarth, .209; Irene Thelan, 228; Linda Brak, 202; Dorothy Carter, 226 and 213; Heather Hart, 201 and 236; Wilma Veenstra, 225; Diane Ryan, 240; Lark Haskett, 207 and 215; Florence Cartwright, 225 and 236; Lois Morrison, 222. Tuckersmith Mixi%I Andy's Asters Eugene's Evergreens John's Daffodils Ralph's `Roses Sid's Sweetpeas Herman's Hollyhocks Elaine Boyes was the ladies' high bowler in all three categories. She bowled a 253 for a high single, a 620 for a high triple and a 188 for a high average. Angus Hummel bowled the high single of 249 and the high triple of 614. Budd Boyes had the high average of 215. Londesboro Men's Babbitts Chevs Model Jaguars Buicks Dodges The high single was bowled by Jack Lee with a 311. He also won the high triple with a 751. High average was won by Bill Roy with a 207. 58 55 51 46 45 45 T''s 52 52 48 47 33 20 Recreation Committee, BIA stage Christmas party The Clinton Recreation Committee in con- junction with the Clinton BIA are staging a Children's Christmas Party on December 8 from 1:30 to 3:30 p..m. at the Town Hall Auditorium. This extraordinary event is open to children ages three to eight years. The party will include Santa Claus, films, take home treats, popcorn, milk, songs, games and all kinds of fun. Doors open at 1 p.m. Admission is free. Parents are cordial- ly invited to attend the party (bring your camera and don't forget the film) or enjoy downtown shopping. For more information. please call the Recreation Office 482-3398. Christmas Decorations Course Good news! The Clinton Recreation com- mittee is offering another Christmas craft decoration course; "Smock' Christmas Tree Decorations". This course will be offered December 15 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Town Hall Meeting Room. You will learn how to make an attractive smocked Christmas tree bulb. An ideal Christmas tree decoration for your family tree. Registration is limited to a maximum of 15 participants and must be received by December 12. For more information call the Recreation Office 'at 482-3398 or course in- structor Jane Hoy at 5244445. Winter Craft. Courses The Recreation Committee will be offer- ing a couple of craft courses from January to March 1984. These courses could include cake decorating, paper tole and bread dough art II. Should you .be interested in participating inrany-oithe courses, contact the Recreation Director as soon as possible. More course information will soon ' be available. Stay tuned! Power Skating Program Due 'to popular demand the Clinton Recreation Committee will be offering a winter session (January to mid-March) of power skating. This youth program is in- structed by Brenda Dupee and assisted by Jacquie Draper, and is open to boys and girls ages five to 13 years. Power skating will help both hockey players and figure skaters with their skating technique and skills. Classes will'be held Thursdays from 4:15 to 5 p.m. for ages five to seven and Sundays from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. For ages eight to 13, classes will be limited to 20,participants. For more information contact Brenda Dupee or the Recreation Office 482-3398. Trim -A -Size News Trim -A -Size, a popular well-rounded exer- cise program for both men and women, will be offered both afternoons and evenings in Pee Wees lose two .On Tuesday night the Clinton PeeWee •A's travelled to Mitchell playing one of their better performances only to go down to the hands of the opposition by a score of 6-4. Clinton,. outplaying Mitchell most of the first period, led 2-1 on goals by Brent Rad- ford, unassisted, and Andrew Dykstra assisted by Craig Caldwell. The second period proved to be Clinton's downfall with Mitchell scoring four unanswered goals. Clinton again came out the winners of period three by a 2-1 margin on goals by Curtis McCong and Greg Taylor assisted by Jason Fleet only; to fall short on the final tal- ly. On Sunday the PeeWee A's travelled to Seaforth and came up flat, ending up on the bottom end of a 15-0 score.. - GCSEI- F DUBLIN DUBLIN A STORE FULL OF BEAUTIFUL FURNITURE On the Main Street of Dublin 345.-2250 Free Delivery, PROPANE VEHICLE INSPECTION STATION •All propane vehicles must by Safety Checked by December 31, 1984. JOHN GAFFNEY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LTD. Rose 700, Highway No. 19 North STRATFORD PH• 271©8800 Mon. -FPI. 710 A.M.-5:00 P.M. the new year (January to mid-March). A -ladies "50 and over" class is being planned and will be offered if there is sufficient in- terest. This special exercise 'program will be tailored to meet the needs and abilities of ladies ages 50 and over interested in some enjoyable and rewarding fitness activity. Additional Trim -A -Size news will be available soon, or you can contact in- structors Dorothy Haan and Eleanor Rit- chie. Youth Gymnastics The Clinton Youth Gymnastics Program Fall Session will finish on December 10. All parents and friends of course participants are cordially invited to attend the Demonstration Night, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Children ages five to eight) and 8 to 9:15 p.m. (children ages nine to 13). Your sup- port will he appreciated. New Year's Resolution Looking for a New Year's resolution? Why not try to finish your Fit Five program in 1985. The Fitness Ontario Fit Five program is a free personal fitness program available to you through the Clinton Recreation Department. You can pick up your level one form at any of the following locations: Arena, Recreation Office, Town Office, and the Clinton News -Record. 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