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Clinton News-Record, 1985-4-24, Page 16THIS ORIGINAL DOCUMENT IS IN VERY POOR CONDITION Sports CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 1985 --Page 15 Naturally Speaking By Steve Cooke • • Know the rules Everything seems to move ahead a little more each year. It's hard to think about fall hunting when the opening of trout season is just a few days away, but if you want in on the moose draw, you'd better start thinking, and acting, right now. The deadline for ap- plications for the draw is May 15, and that's less than three weeks away. If you don't have an application (you have to buy the licence before you apply), get in touch with the ministry office in Wingham for details. And speaking of fishing, the official open- ing for trout season is this Saturday, April 27. Like everything else, if you want to fish, then it would be best if you knew all the miles. First off, itis illegal to fish in almost all streams and tributaries in Huron County un- til the official opening of trout season. This rule applies to everything from suckers and carp on up. The main reason for this was poaching. Too many people were hitting the streams early, picking up the odd trout, etc. and stashing them along the bank to pick up later. If they were confronted by a Con- servation Officer, they claimed they were only fishing for suckers. The C.O.'s knew that a lot of trout were being taken, but unless they actually witnessed the catch and seized the fish after It was killed, they couldn't get a conviction. Poachers were getting away with murder. With only a. limited number of game wardens, and extra large territories for them to cover? tilt only answer was new legislation. Therefo .e, all streams are clos- ed to fishing, and everyone angling before the official season opening. is guilty by association. It's the same old story of a few people wrecking it for everyone. Poachers were at one .time looked on with the "Good Old Boy" attitude, and fines were a mere slap on the wrist. All that is changing now, and fines are approaching the $1,000 mark along with confiscated eoninment. A lot of people are still reluctant to report an instance of poaching, but if they took a long look at what these thieves are really do- ing, they might have a different attitude. Take what happened at Hullett a few years ago. The night before the season open- ed, a crew of these sip -called sportsmen took .a seine net and completely cleaned one of the small ponds they stock with trout. Those bozo's probably went home, had a few beers and bragged to each other about all the fish they had. I'm sure the people who visited the pond legally the next day would have loved to have taken them out behind the barn for a few minutes. What about the older gentleman who still loves to fish a bit, but hasn't ' got the stamina left to fight the crowds at the more popular spots, or walk the stream bank anymore, or the young father who has to ex- plain to his two children why they can't en- joy one of man's most relaxing and rewarding pastimes? All because of a few thieving SOB's who think they're really something. Or, how about the guys I heard about yesterday in the barbershop. Actually there were. two separate instances of people cat- ching rainbows and stripping the eggs out of the females to use for bait. In one case, I believe the actual fish were being released, and while that may sound a little better, in actual fact it's worse. In that case, after the prolonged fight to catch the fish, the rough handling it probably underwent while being stripped, and the trauma of having the eggs squeezed out, the chances that the fish would survive are very slim indeed. But, apart from all that, the thought that conscientious fishermen are being robbed of thousands of potential progeny makes my blood boil. I hope they get the book thrown at them. If poachers want to play the criminal game, they'd better be prepared to pay the price. Recreation programs well used CLINTON - Over a three month period, 28,369 people sponsored recreation and hockey programs, either as participants or spectators, Clinton Recreation Committee was told at their March 11 meeting. Statistics prepared from figures given to work term student Marty Bedard from Recreation Dirtor Kevin Duguay, divided the arena users into various categories. The number of hockey players, parents and fans, plus those taking part in public skating, arena tournaments and special events totalled 27,056: Of'The total figicre, 21,756 people Were at the Clinton Arena for hockey games and practices as either a player or fan. Practice attendance was 11,220. Tournaments and other special events drew 2,150 people to the arena while public skating, patch time and learn to skate. drew 3,150. Winter recreation programs included youth gymnastics, power skating, evening and afternoon Trim -A -Size, Bread Dough Art II and cake decorating. Participants totalled 1,193 with the afternoon Trim -A -Size babysitting service drawing 120 children for a total. of 1,313. Mr. Duguay told committee members that he hbpes .tdhave 'similar statistics prepared every three months so the use of the facilities and programs can be monitored. • 1 Clinton arena to be inspected CLINTON.. - A certified letter from the Ministry of Labor has informed the Clinton Recreation Committiee that they must take the necessary steps to have the structure of the Clinton Arena and Community Centre inspected by an engineer to ensure that the building is safe. If it is found that the building is unsafe, it could be shut down un-' til the necessary repairs are made. The ministry has requested a letter be sent to them no later than May 15 stating action has It is necessary to have the building in - been taken. spected every five years, and committee "This is bad news," commented comrriit- members feel that it has been that long tee Chairman Ron McKay. "It hasn't been since the last inspection. budgeted for...It will most likely cost in the area of $3,000 for the report." Councillor and committee member Gord Gerrits suggested a way of paying the costs by stating, "Let's hope .we get the ONIP ( Ontario Neighborhood Improvement Pro- gram) grant. We may have to leave out other things (and use the money for the engineer's report) but it has to be done." Three new programs announced OTTAWA — Claude F. Bennett, Ontario gram will provide financial assistance for Minister of 'Tourism and Recreation, has an- the training of managers in effective ad- nounced that $16.89 million will he available ministrative and financial management in 1985-86 for recreation, sport and fitness techniques. • programs. The new Planning program will help com- The new Wintario Program will provide munities plan recreation programs and $9.49 million for recreation, • sport and facilities in a more effective manner. fitness projects and three new Ministry pro- Introducing the Capital Conservation pro- grams, valued at $7.4 million, will be.„gram Mr. Bennett said that through the '5.0's established to help communities better plan,and '60's many Ontario communities ex - manage and preserve their recreation pro- perienced an unprecedented boom in the grams and facilities. construction of conununity recreation "The $9.49 million, representing an in- buildings such as arenas, pools and recrea- crease of $4 million over the 1984-85 Wintario tion complexes. Development Program, will ensure that "Soon many of those structures will need new and innovative recreation programs major infusions of money to ensure their are available to meet increasing demand usefulness, efficiency and safety. The pur- from growing numbers of groups and pose of the program is to financially assist organizations. non-profit organizations which face major, Sincethe Wintario program was announc- unplanned expenditures due to aging ed in 1984, more than $5 million has been recreation buildings," Mr. Bennett said. distributed to non-profit recreation "Recreation, sport and fitness programs organizations are a major social and economic contributor "The three new programs, worth $7.4 to the quality of life in Ontario communities. million, will ensure that community recrea- But like any other sector of the economy, tion leaders have the management and plan- recreation leaders need the funding, tools ning skills as well as the' facilities to meet and skills to run their operations efficiently that demand," Mr. Bennett said. in order to meet the needs of the public," The new Management Development pro- Mr. Bennett said. CUSTOM CRESTED AWARDS By Coyle & (Greer • CUSTOM DESIGNED MEDALS • • CUSTOM CRESTED PLAQUES AND TROPHIES • CUSTOM CREST'$ RIBBONS • CUSTOM CERTIFICATES • • CUSTOM PINS AND JEWELLERY JULIE EASTERBROOK Coyle 8. Greer Awards Is pleased to In- troduce Julie Eosterbrook as their sales representative In your area. Julie is Well versed in the area of award pro- grams and incentives. Her background as an educator and musk Instructor has provided her with skills In communica- tions and human relations. Julie Invites you to contact her at (519) 485-3133 (OFFICE) (519) 235-0760 (HOME) for all your award requirements. EOR COMPLETE CATALOGUE GALL o JULIE EASTERBROOK EXETER r:;5 0760 Fishing derby to be held ay 4 The Exeter Lions Club and the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA) are jointly sponsoring a rainbow trout fish derby at Morrison Dam Conservation Area on May 4. Brian Illrnan, organizer with the Lions Club says the emphasis of the fish derby will be on family fun "and the prize structure reflects that aim." There will be 10 prizes for children ( under age 14) and five prizes for adults which will be awarded on the day of the derby. In addition, there will be three tagged fish that will be worth $50, $30, and $25 each for 30 days starting the day of the derby." John Schwindt, staff -member with the ABCA reports that 400 pan -size trout obtain- ed through the Ministry of Natural Resources will be stocked in the reservoir at Morrison Dam prior to the opening of the trout season on April 27. Schwindt says that an additional 350 trout will be added prior to the day of the fish derby and "some of the second group of fish will be larger including a few lunkers up to 24 inches in length." The rainbow trout are stocked in the reservoir as part of a "put .and take" fisheries effort. High water temperatures in the summer months mean the trout will not likely survive through the year. Illman says entry forms are available at MacLeans, Canadian Tire, R.S.D. Sport Den, and Fsher Pro Hardware in Exeter or at Morrison Dam Conservation Area on the day of the derby. The cost of entering is 50 .cents for children, $1 for adults, and $2 for a family. Those planning on participating in the " derby are reminded that motors are not per- mitted on the reservoir at Morrison Dam and .that boaters must have the necessary safety equipment in their boats as required by law. Schwindt suggests young boaters or non -swimmers wear lifejackets and that young shore fishermen be accompanied by an adult. Parking is available on both the north and south sides.of the reservoir. The, pavillion on the south side will be headquarters for the derby: Morrison Dam Conservation Area is located two kilometres east of Exeter off Highway 83. Prizes are being donated by local mer- chants and Illman reports that donations have come quickly. "I'm really enthusiastic about the derby and it's good to see the co- operation of our merchants. We look for- ward to this becoming an annual event." Captains on Clinton minor hockey teams for the past season were in the back row, Jim Crawford, Bantam C, Jeff MacLaine, Midget Assistant Captain, Mike Dykstra, Bantam A and Bryan Beattie, Bantam B. In the front row are, Lee Gibbings, Atom B, Scott Jewitt, Atom A, Nathan Burns, Novice A, Brad Jewitt, PeeWee B, Jason Riley, Mite A and John Bezaire, PeeWee A. (James.Friel photo) Coaches had a hard time picking most valuable players but awards went to Mike Ladd, Bantam B, Jim Crawford, Bantam C, Travis Lyndon, Midget, Devon Colquhoun, Bantam A and Derek Kootstra, PeeWee B. hi the middle row are Lee Gibbings, Atom B, Scott Me- Clenaghan Atom B, Shawn Chipchase, Atom A,Scott Jewitt, Atom A, and in fornt are Jason Riley, Mite and Nathan Burns, Novice. (James Friel photo) Video dances staged this weekend Fit Five News. Congratulations to the following in- dividuals for their excellent participation in fitness activities: Marion Van Wyk, Linda Watson. Level One; Cathy Meriam, Pat Devine, level two; Dorothy Hann, Tara Brthinsrna, Tina Bfuinsiina, level three; and Marilyn Bruinsma level four. Fit Five is a free personal -fitness pro- 'gram/guide available to any Clinton and area residents: You simply record the amount of time you spend in your favorite fitness related activity, which can include anything from golf to trim-a=size to softball, and submit completed forms to the Recrea- tions or Town Office.. Level One forms ate available at the. arena, town office, recreation office, McLean's and the .News- Record. For more information contact the recreation office at 482-3398. Ballet -Modern Dance Program Attention Parents! ! The Clinton Recrea- tion Committee has made arrangements for a ballet -modern dance instructional pro- gram for children ages five to 13 years. This program will be instructed by Marg Dupee and Jayne Snell, both University of Waterloo Dance Course students. The pro- gram will be held Tuesday and Thursday evenings from April 30 to July 4 at the Clin- ton Town Hall Auditorium. This 10 week (20 hour 1 program is geared for children in- terested and willing to learn the art of ballet and .modern dance. See the advertisement for more information. Video Dances The Clinton Recreation Committee in con- junction with the Clinton Optimist Club are staging P.R.S./Rock Video Road Show Video Dances at the Clinton Arena for youth ages 12 to 18, on April 26, 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. and for adults ages 19 and over on April 27, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Both dances will. feature the hottest of videos and sounds. Tickets are now available for both dances at a number of locations throughout Clinton. Only 800 tickets are being sold for each dance. Make sure to buy your ticket today. For more Video Dance information please phone the. Recreation Office at 482-3398. • Co-ed Softball The Detroit Tigers, Toronto Blue -Jays and Sandiego Padres are not permitted to play in this league, but any Clinton and area adult ages 19 and too old to admit their age are eligible to participate. Registration is now being accepted at the recreation office. The league will stage games Sunday afternoons 1:30, 3:30 and 5:30. p.m. at the Clinton public school starting in mid-May. You can register a team, minimum is players and maximum 20 players or' register as an individual. But do not miss out on the opportunity to play in the most en- joyable softball league. Far more details, please contact the Recre'ation Directors at 482-3398. Roller Skating News Great News! Clinton Arena Roller (Skating started on April 19. Regular roller skating times 1vill be children 12 and under and families Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m., and general public Fridays from 7 to. 10,p.m. Sundays, 7 to 9 p.m. See you roller skating! Any group or club wanting to stage a Roller Skating Party 'can contact the. Recreation Office.for more details. Minor Soccer Registration Plenty of openings still in the Clinton Minor Soccer program. ° You can obtain more information by contacting John Preston or drop by the Registration Session Saturday, April 27 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the: Clinton Arena. Recreation Guide The 32 page Spring/Sumrner Recreation Guide is now available. Make sure to receive your copy of this important brochure. 'Youth Ball Hockey Attention boys ages 11 to 15 years. The Clinton Recreation Committee will be offer- ing a youth ball hockey progr"am starting in mid-May. Details will soon be available in this column or by telephoning Travis Lyn- don or the Recreation Director. Youth Gytnnastics Attention Parents! There is still room in both the beginner and advanced.youth gym- nastics program. Classes are held Monday evenings at the CHSS- main gym. Beginner (ages 5 to 7) from 7 to 8 p.m. and advanced (ages 8 to 13) from 8 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. For more information contact the Recreation Office. 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