Clinton News-Record, 1985-1-16, Page 16Sports
CIATTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY MUM -Page I
Naturally Speaking
By Steve Cooke
Hunting in Ontario
A new organization for hunters is just get- Signals that come and go will indicate active
ting ' started in Ontario, and big game fish beneath the ice, while stationary
bunter 4 from the Province may be in- targets will show fish in a dormant state.
terested. The ice fisherman may choose to test
The word safari always seems to conjure ' several areas in this manner before drilling
up 'images of land rovers, African plains and holes.
elephants, but the members of the Ontario Once an area has been selected and a hole
Chapter of Safari Club International are has been drilled, a second hole maybe drill -
more interested in big game hunting in ed a few inches away from the first and the
Canada. When the 33 current members get transducer placed in the water. This allows
together, the talk seems to centre around the activity and depth of the fish to be con -
moose, deer and bear, but they're still ready stantly monitored on the dial of the sounder.
tofisten to hair raising hunts in the Rockies, A portable conversion unit, such as the
or Andes, or Zimbabwe. Hummingbird Birdtrap, can be used in cen-
The club is entering its third year in ex- junction with a number of Hummingbird
istence, but is actually just getting its feet flasher units, operating with two 6 -volt bat-
on the ground and its aims and objectives teries. Since so much ice fishing is done in
organized. The first two years were spent less than 60 feet of water, the Hummingbird
gathering interested- hunters, and getting Super Thirty II/Birdtrap combination has
the organizational details worked out. Now, gained great popularity with cold weather
however, there is a firm base to work from anglers.
and the people involved are concerned about While fish do tend to be less active in
the same problems. winter, they certainly continue to feed and
The main thrust of the organization is two can be caught once located. Portable depth
fold. First, to promote conservation of the sounders enable fishermen not only to locate
world's wildlife resources (with the math the depth at which fish are holding, but to
concern being Ontario) recognizing hunting discern structure, break lines, and drop-offs
as one of many management tools; and se- as well.
cond, to educate our youth in the safe and So, if ice fishing is your sport, a portable
proper use of firearms and to interest them depth sounder can be one of the greatest
in conservation. This will also serve to pro- aids for increasing your success!
*mote ethical hunting in a society and age Tips for better Ice Fishing
when anti -hunting sentiment runs high. 1. Fresh ice is stronger than ice that has
The more personal aspect of the organize- been thawed and refrozen. Be sure the ice is
tion is to share hunting experiences and in- safe before venturing out!
formation so other members may benefit 2. Standing on a three foot by three foot
and to operate the association as a non- square of styrofoam approximately 11/2 in -
profit organization originated for the enjoy- ches thick will provide excellent insulation
ment and education of the members. for keeping your feet comfortable.
If you, as a hunter, share these aims and 3. Because most body heat escapes from the
wish more information, contact the Presi- head and neck, be sure that the upper parts
dent of the Ontario Chapter of S.C.I., Lloyd of your body are well covered.
Libke, 42 Brook Rd. S., Cobourg, Ontario, 4. Extremely cold weather will shorten bat-
K9A 4G1. tery life. Batteries should be removed from
portable depth sounders and kept in a warm
An Aid for Ice Fishing area when not in use.
Every winter, more ice fishermen are 5. A small commercial hand warmer placed
discovering a great way to increase their inside the portable depth sounder will in -
wintertime catch - using portable depth crease battery life.
sounders! 6. If a 12 -volt automotive battery is handy,
Without even breaking the ice, these corn- connect your depth sounder to it by using a
pact sonar units can actually locate and pin- 12 -foot power cable with alligator clips, this
point the depth at which schools of fish are will save your portable batteries.
holding. 7. Fish often seek the deepest part ot a pond,
Ice fishermen who still usetemanual-type especially in farm ponds, during extremely
augers will find that a depth sounder can cold weather. Start out at the deeper ranges
save hours of unnecessary drilling. Fresh, and work toward shallower water until fish
solid ice that is void of air pockets will not are located.
affect the signal of the unit, and getting an 8. Tiny ice jigs with or without legs are ex -
excellent reading before breaking the ice is cellent lures. However, their productivity
not only time -saving, but simple. increases when adding a small bit of live
First, clean all loose snow from an area bait to the jig. Meal worms, bee -moths (wax
about one foot in diameter. Then, form a worms), or mousies are all popular larvae,
small puddle of avater on the ice to provide especially for pan fish.
the transducer 'good contact. This can be 9. A small amount Of anti -freeze poured into
done by rubbing the ice with your hand, or the hole will prevent it from freezing up dna.-
by applying a small amount of non -freezable ing a day's ice -fishing trip.
liquid (such as commercial anti -freeze). 10. Winter is an excellent time to place a
Once the puddle has been formed, simply man-made structure in your pond. Where
place the transducer face down on the pud- legal, build a brush pile on the ice, anchored
dle and turn on the depth sounder. with concrete blocks. When the ice melts,
Adjust the sensitivity control until a good, the brush will sink into place forming an ex -
solid bottom reading is achieved. Fish will cellent habitat for future summer or winter
show up at whatever depth they are holding. fishing.
More Clinton and area bowling league scores
' Londesboro Men's Jean Good was -the top women's bowler ot
Rabbitts 66 the week. She had the high single of 213, the
M o d e 1 T s 65 .high triple of 582 and the high average of 177.
Chevs 61 For the men„Steve Gibbings,bowled the
Jaguars 56 high single of 341. Bob Atkinsonhad the high
Buieks 49 triple of 778 and the high average of 236.
Dodges 39 , Tuckersmith Mixed
Henry Wilts had the high single of 292. Bill Andy's Asters 71
Sottiaux howled the high triple of 699 and Eugene's Evergreens 71
Bill Roy had the high average of 207. ,Johns Daffodils 67
Wednesday Night Mixed Sid's Sweetpeas 61
Wayne's No Names ' i63 Ralph's Roses 60
Bob's Budweisers 60 Herman's Hollyhocks.59
Brenda's Hi Lites 52 ' Shirley Reinirik had the ladies' higsingle
Donna's Goldens 52 of 229 and the ' high triple of 611. Elaine
Larry's OVs 45 Boyes had the high average Of 188.
iii Deb's Mooseheads
Ray's Schooners 4 5 For the men, Henry Hummel was the top'
41 bowler. He had the high single of 247 and the
John's Labatts 34 high triple of 582. . .
Recreation news - Oldtimers play Mustangs
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afternoons from 2:15 to 315 p.m. at the
Town Hall Auditorium, and also features a
Baby sitting service. For more information
please contact either the Recreation Office
at 482-3398 or Program Instructor Dorothy
Haan at 524-4395.
Junior Oldtimers Game
Attention Hockey Fans! ! The Clinton
Junior "C" 1984/85 Mustangs will be playing
Junior "C" Oldtimers in an exhibition fund-
raising hockey game at the Clinton Arena on
Saturday, January 19, 1985. Game time is
9:00 p.m. Your support will be appreciated.
See you at the Arena!!
Public Skating
Clinton Arena Public Skating this week
will be as follows: Wednesday 1:00 to 3:30
p.m., Friday 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., Sunday 1:30
t63:30 p.m., and Monday 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Shinny Hockey
Clinton Arena Shinny Hockey times are
Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday mornings
Wye the
Servicing Jobs
It us
WE DO IT RIMITII
Automatic Transmission
Repairs to all types
of vehicles.
Used and rebuilt
transmissions in stock.
Complete motor repairs
used and rebuilt.
from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon. For more infor-
mation please contact the Arena at 482-7731.
Monday Afternoon Euchre
The, Golden Radars Club will be staging
Monday afternoon euchre at the Clinton
Town Hall Meeting Room from. 1:30 to 4:30
.p.m. All Clinton and area senior citizens are
cordially invited to take part. For more in-
formation please contact the Recreation Of-
fice.
Power Skating Update
Attention Parents! ! The Power Skating
Course for children ages 8 to 13 has been re-
scheduled to start Sunday, January 27th,
3:45 to 4:45 p.m. at the Clinton Arena. This
well rounded instructional is open to both
boys and girls and is taught by Brenda
Dupee.
,The course is designed to help children
develop proper skating techniques and
form, important w both hockey and figure
skating. To register please contact the Clin-
ton Recreation Office at 482-3398.
Clinton and area bowling scores
Wednesday Night Mixed
Wayne's No -Names 70
Bob's Budweisers 60
Brenda's Hi-lites 57
Donna's Goldens 52
Deb's Mooseheads 50
Ray's Scooners 48
Larry's OV's 47
John's Labatts 36
Jean Good won the ladies' high single,
bowling 217, high triple with a 597 and high
average with 179.
Rob Atkinson won the men's high single
with a286 and the high average with 234. Bill
Gibbings took the high triple with a 783.
Thursday Night Mixed
Cormier's Crushers
Whiners
Best in Town
Grammes and
Newcomers
Beginner's
Strikers
Apple Gang
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Ladies' high bowlers were: Nancy Atkin-
son and Thelma Ellerby, tied for high single
with 275; Thelma Ellerby, high triple of 635;
Suzie Dale with a high average of 205.
Men's high bowlers were: Don Swan with
a high single of 348 and a high triple of 685;
Doug Buchanan with a high average of 217.
High bowlers on Jan. 3 were: Linda
Reinhart and Betty MacDonald, tied for
high single with 277; Linda Reinhart, high
triple with 675; Suzie Dale, high average of
205. Men's high bowlers were: Paul Cor-
mier, high single with a 293; George Young,
high triple of 649; Doug Buchanan, high
average of 217.
Londesboro Men's League
Rabbitts
Model T's
Chevs
Jaguars
Buicks
Dodges
Alice's Oysters 8.0
Nora's Escargots 76.5
Dale's Whales 70
Iva's Lobsters 7
Karen Pounder was the top bowler with
the high single of 304, high triple of 714 and
the high average, 228.
69 Those bowling games over 220 were:
67 Ramona Jamieson, 280; Bev Harris, 272,
65 235; Wonnetta Holland, 268; Alice Brandon,
59 259; Bonnie Gibbings, 251; Dora Warwick, '•
53 249; Sheila Keys, 240; Nancy Roy, 239, 224;
44 Marj Counter, 236, 226; Suzie Dale, 234;
Gordon Shobbrook bowled the high single a Carol Penhale; .231; Mert Elliott, 222; Karen
with 299. High triple scorer was Luke Pounder, 222; Helen Faber, 220.
Bowman with 688 and the high average went Clinton Area Ladies
to Bill Roy with 205. Fruit Loops
Tuckersmith Mixed Road Runners
Eugene's • Evergreens 77 Kittie's Hawks
Andy's Asters 76 Partridge Family
John's Daffodils 71 Do Do Birds
Sid's Sweetpeas 66 Coo Coo Birds
Ralph's Roses 65
Herman's Hollyhocks 64
Elaine Boyes had the ladies' high single of
280; high triple, 668; high average, 191.
Angus Hummel had the men's high single
with 263. Budd Boyes had the high triple, 735
and the high average, 215.
Tuesday Ladies
Mert's Minnows
Sheila's Sharks
Karen's Krayfish
Marv's Dolphins
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Lia Hoggath bowled the high single of 303
and shared the high triple of 649 with
Dorothy Carter. Penny Overboe bowled the
high average of 196.
Bowling games over 200 were: Dorothy
Carter, 238, 215; Kittie MacGregor, 237, 208;
Lia Hoggarth, 303; Irene Thalen, 256; Edith
Burgess, 239; Janene Wise, 206, 213; Lark
88 Haskett, 209, 221; Florence Cartwright, 234;
83.5 Penny Overboe, 220, 253; Heather Hart, 216;
83 Betty Kelly, 224; Carol Dixon, 270; Sharon
82 Haugh, 205.
Clinton skaters pass season's first test day Dee. 9
CLINTON - On Dec. 9 Clinton Figure
Skating Club held their first test day of the
season.
The following were successful in passing
their tests: Preliminary Figures: Stacy.
Hicks and Lisa Shepherd; Preliminary Free
Skate: Stacy Hicks; Dutch Waltz: Karen
Hiltz and Robyn Hicks; Canasta Tango:
Kara Hiltz, Julie Betties, Pam Carter,
Susan Jewitt, Krista McAsh and Stacey
Reid. Swing Dance: Julie Rutledge; Ten
Fox: Lloyann Adams and Sheila Cook;
Fiesta Tango: Chastity Colquhoun; Four-
teen Step: Sherri Preszcator, Melanie Mc -
Cone, and Ruth Ann White; Tango: Robyn
Norman; American: Jacquie Draper.
December 15 was the Annual Christmas
Party. This year it was combined with the
awards banquet. Every child in the club
received some award. A special guest was
present at the party. He had been Arena
Manager for the past 10 years and a friend
to all the children, Mr. Clarence Neilans.
Mrs. Fox, president presented Mr.
Neilans with a plaque on behalf of the club in
appreciation for his services.
Mrs. Neilans was presented with a bou-
quet of flowers.
Jacquie Draper received a silver medal.
for completion of her junior silver dances.
Her name will be added to our plaque in the
arena.
Five skaters travelled to Goderichon Jan:
6 for another test day. Successful skaters
were as follows: Swing Dance: Debbie
Draper; Fourteen Step: Lori Powell; Fox
Trot: Shelly Hayter; 1st Figure Test: Paula
Glew, Melanie McCoxe.
This Sunday January 20 is the annual Club
Competition from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. Please
come and support your skaters!
Next week there will be a complete list of
skaters who have passed Can Skate or Can
Figure Skate badges. See you at the arena!
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