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Clinton News-Record, 1985-2-6, Page 15Sports CLINTON NEWS -R GORDI, wgp SOAP, MKT/Wit 6 1085,Page 10 t rq. MY Speaking Vkl:eo fishing Based on Egyptian tomb paintings from about 2,000 B.C., it appears the classic sport o angling with rod, line and hook has been around for at least 4,000 years — and pro- bably a lot longer. Although basic technique has remained largely unchanged, fishing as a sport and leisure pastime has grown steadily in popularity and now numbers some 60 million adherents in 'the United States alone. As with any historic (in this case, almost primeval) sport,, a considerable body of in- formation has grown up around, and about, fishing. Until recently, anglers could add to their knowledge of fish habitat, feeding pat- terns, fishing technique and the like only through two basic means: reading, from an almost limitless store of printed material about the sport, or doing, in the company of more knowledgeable anglers. This has changed, however, thanks to the electronic age — the era of the home video cassette recorder. Prices of these machines have dropped dramatically since their in- troduction in the 1970s. It is now estimated that 20 per cent of all Canadian homes have them and that half the households in the country will contain VCRs by the end of this ro era ion its has given rise to a new and — for avitfi d anglers — exciting phenomenon: the marketing of instructional and entertain- ing video tapes for home use covering such subjects as fly fishing, fly tying and trout, bass, walleye and even muskie fishing techniques. Think of it: the snow may be roof -high out- side and the sunny days of spring may still Professionalsteach new moves By Anne Narejko After the professionals show the par- ticipants a new move, the youngsters try it, falling down the first couple of times, but By Steve Cooke always getting back up to attempt the move again. To onlookers this may seem very try- ing, but to the skaters, it's all worthwhile. Clinton, Blyth and Bayfield Figure ' Skating Clubs teach children of all ages the basics of skating as well as some of the more technical aspects of figure skating. Despite the size difference between the clubs, the programs are comparable. Each of the three clubs offer a beginners' Canskate program which is followed by Canfigure skate. From Canfigure skate the skaters go into the club. The clubs also have professionals who take the participants through the stages. In Blyth, sisters , Marg and Brenda Dupee teach the skaters. Brenda helps Kim Marsden and Guy Gordon in Clinton as well. In Bayfield, the professional is Pauline Bell who is assisted by senior coach Troyann Bell -Cole. sional polish and in range of topics, is the Sportsman's Video Collection marketed by Scientific Anglers/3M - the world's largest manufacturer of fly lines, among other pro- ducts, and the company that invented video tape. Featuring internationally acclaimed ex- perts like Gary Borger, a professional fly fishing instructor who also holds a Ph.D. in biology, bass pros like Ricky Clunn, Roland Martin, Al Lindner and Homer Circle and other angling experts, the tapes such as those m the Sportsman's Video Collection take the viewer via color and sound to some of the world's best streams and lakes. Each tape packs an incredible wealth of angling know-how into a thoroughly entertaining program. Titles like "Fly Fishing for Trout", "Fishing the Dry Fly" and "Tying Trout Flies" (plus 18 others) offer techniques and information that would otherwise take the viewer years to acquire. Even the best boobs on the 'subject can only give the reader written words and still photos. Video tapes, on the other hand, take the viewer through the actual process of fly -tying or jousting with trophy bass in the shallows or Canskate The Canskate program is designed for people of all ages. A comfortable learning environment is created by combining music, games and group instruction. The objective of the program is to offer an enjoyable and safe skating program while developing balance, co-ordination and rhythm. The program also tries to teach correct technique in forward and backward '°code The- r-apid—p llf C .-d_theae flicking a delicatel wrought mayfly over skating _as we ..,as stepping, turning pima sun-Tapp e e es of a moun aih " g, j ing and four basic edges. stream. While you watch, you also listen as an ex- pert tells you why he does what he does — and how you can do the same. Best of all, you can spin the tape back to particular se- quences to review and study specific techni- ques as often as you wish — even in slow mo- tion — to refresh your memory or simply to be months away, but in the warm comfort of en�eitall ain. nich varyin length from 30 a living room or recreation room the tapes, > dedicated angler can chase a brown trout as minutes to an hour and"a half, are starting to he breaks the surface in a western mountain appear at tackle shops and sporting goods stream and heads for the waiting net, orbat- stores, and at video retailers as well. Usual- tle a l0 -pound large mouth bass in the weedy ly they may be either rented or purchased. shallows of some spring -fed bay... if a pic- Suggested purchase prices range from. ture's worth a thousand words, then one of $39.95 to $89.95. these tapes is worth volumes. ' You and your expert guide, .in a one -on - Several production companies now • one' lesson in the world's best fishing' spot. market feature-length tapes on fishing (as It's a proposition sure to appeal to anyone well as hunting and related subjects) for who's savored the satisfaction that comes sale or rent in video, fishing tackle and spor- from matching wits - with nature's elusive ting goods stores. While they vary widely in finny creatures. And, thanks to the .elec- quality, depending in part on the producer, tronic magic of video tape, now you can en - the acknowledged leader, both in profes- joy it all. year long, in the ,comfort of 'your favorite chair! Support helps skaters . CLINTON - Another fund-raising event for the Clinton Figure Skating Club was completed when the "Weekend at Wheels" ticket was drawn last Saturday. Barb Hicks of cliriton was the lucky winner. Thanks again to all club members who helped sell these tickets. The Clinton Optimist Club has generously. donated $200.00 .towards the Tot Skating Program. " Chocolate bars are now being sold at the arena during figure skating hours. You may call a club member if you wish to purchase any of these $2.00 Caramilk Bars. Tickets are also being sold for a draw on a vinyl Coke bag and these are three for $1.00 or 50 cents each. Hope you'll get some soon! .. The winner of the Cabbage Patch Doll Draw on December 20th was Kristen Crawford, daughter of Joan : and Bill Crawford. Congratulations, Kristen! "Without public support, none• of our projects would be asuccess. Thank you!" NUMMEI`S FEBRUARY SPECIAL ,..be sure to drop in today while quantities last, Plus Tax Plus Tax IMPORTANT NOTICE TO HURON COUNTY PORK PRODUCERS Take notice that the 1985 Annual Meeting of the ,HURON COUNTY PORK PRODUCER'S ASSOCIATION will be held Wednesday, February 13, 1985 DINNER: 11:45 AM MEETING: 1 PM SHARP Legion Hall Clinton, Ontario For the purpose of the proper business of the Annual Meeting. Dinner Tickets available from any of the County Directors one week prior to meeting. Russ Eedy President Lloyd Stewart Sec-Treas. There are eight badges that the skaters strive for. They start with the beginners' badge and work up through the elementary, basic, novice I - IV badges to the proficiency test. The proficiency badge is the only one that requires formal testing. . • Canfigure skate After the Canskate program is completed, and the skater shows desire, the next step is Canfigure skate. This program is basically a recreational figure skating program designed for skaters who wish to learn various areas of figure skating. Canfigure skate provides 21 badges in five areas as incentives, The areas are figures, free skating, stroking, dancing and preci- sion skating. Each area is broken down into stages and when the skaters have suc- cessfully completed the stage, they receive their badge. Clinton Figure Skating Club Brenda Dupee, Kim Marsden and Guy Gordon are the. three professionals at the Clinton Figure Skating Club..Every Wednes- CREDIT LTNION RRS Julie Betties (left) and Lloyann Adams are two of approximately 90 skaters who take lessons at the Clinton Figure Skating Club. The skaters are taught by Kim Marsden (back left), Guy Gordon and Brenda Dupee. ( Anne Narejko photo ) day evening and Saturday morning the trio , take 90 members through various routines, adding a few new steps and spins. Guy is in his 16th year of teaching, nine of • which he has spent in Clinton. The Stratford native was originally involved in hockey but decided to switch to figure skating "because there were more girls involved in the sport." Brenda took lessons from Guy when she was in her early stages of figure skating. She has been skating for 17 years now and is. in her third year of teaching. "I guess it was my mom who got me started. She signed up my sister an rF ;' and we became . interested in it," Brenda com- mented. "There was also a little bit of com- petition between us. If one of us passed, the other would have to pass too."." Kim Marsden, of Staffa, has been skating for 14 years. Fier mother also got her started in the sport, and because Kim enjoyed it, she continued and has been teaching for one year. ' "I really enjoy the teaching. I learn as much as the skaters do, if not more," she stated. The members in the figure skating -club take, part in a few cornpetitions throughout the season. In January they travel to Lon- don and in March they head to Sarnia. There is an inter -club 'competition held in March' with other clubs within the •surrounding area participating. The biggest annual project is the grand finale show. Every second year a skating carnival is held with a special theme. Dress- ed in costumes, the skaters show. parents Turn to page 18 • We want to move these vehicles out! THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO SAVE Registered Retirement Savings Plan —No Charges— Deadline Day: March 1, 1985 VARIABLE RATE PLAN Now Paying 10% FIXED RATE PLAN Now Available 1 II11/_ j to COMPOUNDED ANNUALLY Pates Subject to Change without Notice Clinton Community CREDIT UNION CLINTON 482-3467 EXETER 235-0640 GOOD INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY PROPERTY AVAILABLE FOR MEDICAL. BUILDING Proposals will be entertained by the Clinton Public Hospital Board for the,developmentof o Medical Centre on their Tots No. 410 411 and 412 on Shipley Street in the Town of Clinton. 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