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Clinton News-Record, 1985-5-29, Page 19orts Naturally Speaking CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, MAY 29,1985 --Page 17 - By Steve Cooke It9s camping time It's summer camping time again, and for those of you who like Ontario's north, a word or two of caution might be in order. Bears are a fact of life, and while they seldom cause any real problems, it seems that every year there are one or two attacks - some fatal. The best thing to do is take a few precautions before hand, and know how to react. Food And Odors Attract Bears: Keep a clean camp and store food and gar- bage properly at all times. Store food in your car trunk if available. Otherwise, place food in bag, backpack, or pannier and hang from a tree branch at least 10 feet above ground and four feet out from the tree trunk. DONOT store food in tents. Deposit garbage in bear -proof containers where available or pack it out, Never bury it. Avoid cooking smelly or greasy foods. Slee;) some distance uphill from your cook- ing .area and food storage site. Keep sleep- ing bags and personal gear clean and free of food odor. Don't sleep in the same clothes you wore while cooking. Store odorous products as though they were food. Don't use perfumes or deodorants. Women may choose to stay .out of bear country during their menstrual period. ere hunting is permitted, keep game m at out of reach of bears. Dispose of fish entrails by puncturing the air bladder and dropping indeep water where it will decom- pose naturally. NOTE: In Ontario, it is ac- tually illegal to dispose of fish entrails in the water, so, while I don't advise breaking the law, I do recommend common sense discre- tion when in bear country. If any other alter- native is handy, use that method. Bears Don't Like Surprises! ! ! Use caution where visibility or hearing is limited. Make a presence known to bears by singing, talking, wearing bells, or making other noises. Travel in groups. Do not hike after dark. . Be • alert. If you notice bears, dead animals, or bear signs such as tracks, drop- pings, or diggings, choose another area. Dogs can disturb a bear and lead it back to allow your dog to run free in the area, don't Bears Are Wild Animals: Bears usually avoid people, but . their Tennis lessons. • from page 16 Attention Boys ages 12 to 15! ! The Boys • Ball Hockey Program will be held Tuesday evenings 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Clinton Arena. Players must wear helmets, gloves,. long pants ( sweat pants are recommended) and hockey gloves. Everyone must play in this supervised and exciting recreational sport. Participants can register at next week's session. For more information contact Travis Lyndon or the Recreation Director. Adult Co -Ed Softball The Clinton Co-ed Adult 3 -Pitch Softball League, (C.A.P.S. for short) begins Sunday, June 2. You can still registeras an indivual or as a team. This is .-a non-competitive league, where everyone must play, have fun and laugh off silly errors. To register drop by the Recreation Office as soon as possible. Roller Skating Clinton Arena Roller Skating is held Wednesdays 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (new time) Fridays 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Sundays 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. . Due to the'Spring Fair, Roller Skating has been cancelled Wednesday May 29, Friday May 31 and Sunday June 2. Regularr times resume Wednesday June 5. I Pool News The Clinton Public Swimming Pool opens Monday, June 24, 1:00 p.m. The Clinton Recreation Committee is staging Free Swimming. from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Make plans to be at the Pool to try out the "New Pool Slide". See the advertisement for more information about all of the Clinton Swimming Pool programs. Playground News The Clinton Recreation Summer Playground program will start Monday, July 1. This program is open to children ages 3 to 12 years and has been planned to offer participants a wide variety of play, sport art and plain ole fun activities. See the advertisement for more information. Clinton Recreation Office Don't know where the Clinton Recreation office is, or when it is open? The Clinton Recreation Department Office is located in the Clinton Public Library Basement. You can enter the office from the back of the library (go down a flight of stairs). The Office is open Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Drop by and see the office!! Goderich Township Recreation SWIMMING PROGRAM Registration at the Community Hall HOLMESVILLE Sat., June 1, 10 am - 1 pm $25.00 per child or $65.00 per family Phone 482-7820 i BEST RATE ariffriffma 1 0 3,7 2 YEAR 1 1 1/2 ,YEAR JOAN DUDD'Y uNtoN 482 `5, Ager t foh AUC ANNi tIES t D.,r responses are unpredict yule. A female may be quickly provoked if her cubs are disturb- ed or if you come between the cubs and her. If you spot a bear - but it doesn't see you - avoid it by quickly and quietly leaving the area. If You Encounter A Bear: Even if you have taken all precautions, you may still encounter a bear. If you do - STAY CALM - it will probably leave you alone. Do not make abrupt moves or noises that would startle the bear. GIVE THE BEAR PLENTY OF ROOM - Slowly detour, keeping upwind so it will get your scent and know you are there. If you cannot detour, look for a climbable tree while waiting for the bear to move away from your route. If A Bear Does Charge - your options are: -drop a pack or coat to distract the bear, -climb at least 12 feet up a stout tree. NOTE : Black bears can climb like a squirrel, however, putting youself up a tree will often remove any threat the bear may feel. -as a last resort, assume a "cannonball" position to protect your head and stomach while playing dead. Because bears can attain short bursts of speeds up to 40 mph, running away is a poor • option. How often have you wished you could ac- tually row your canoe? If you are fishing by yourself, it's often the simplest way to move about, and if _there is a rainstorm ap- proaching fast, a canoe literally flies over the water when being rowed. Well, the answer may be here. " Lorne Hodgins of Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada has produced a lightweight unit which can convert -a canoe into a rowing machine Made of Marine - grade aluminum, the Canoe -Mate is ad- justable to fit any canoe with gunwhales. It supports a nylon sling for comfortable seating and among its options are built in rod holders for trolling. Canoe -Mate" adds stability and manoeuverability to the canoe. The Canoe -Mate fits any size canoe, is easily assembled, is pollution free and two or more seats can be installed for beaeh front fun. For more information, contact Catch -U - Can Holdings Ltd., 566 Cedar Street, Camp- bell River, B.C., V9W 2V6. Price, including two oars, two oar collar&, two oar locks, one seat and two rod holders is $200, which in- cludes tax and delivery. • The sky was cloudy on May 27 but the spirits of over 100 participants in the Clinton Fun Run were bright. Joanne Wammes got a lit- tle more exercise than the rest of the Fun Run participants as she gave Michelle Hog- garth a ride. ( Anne Narejko photo) Clinton Mustangs will drop to Junior D level CLINTON - The Clinton Mustangs have been "accepted and reclassified" into the Ontario Hockey Association (OHA) Junior D league, dropping from the Junior C posi- tionthey held for approximately 10 years. It has also been announced that Goderich's ap- plication for a Junior C franchise has been accepted. The decision to switch categories follows a season that saw the Mustangs finish in fifth place in the six team league. It also follows two executive meetings, one of which failed to obtain enough volunteers to sit on the ex- ecutive, forcing a second meeting. During this meeting, an executive was elected and the decision -tot apply for a Junior D franchise was made. However, the club kept its Junior C eligibility open. "We received a letter yesterday (May 22) stating that were have been accepted and reclassified in the Junior D league," ex- plained Mustang President Bryan Mar- riage. Clinton will be playing in the North Divi- sion of the leauge, replacing the Thedford team that has moved to the South Division. Other teams in the North Division include Lucan, Exeter, Seaforth, Mitchell and Tavistock. South Division teams are Bel- mont Mnnnt Rri Hope Thampcfnrct Thor. ford and Bothwell. At the time the decision was made to app- ly for a Junior D position, Mr. Marriage cited several reasons why he felt it was best for the franchise and the town. By going Junior D, he felt more local players would have the opportunity to play as the team is allowed to pick up only two import players opposed to four in Junior C. A second reason was the fact that the teams which Clinton will face in Junior D are closer, therefore it is believed that travelling and mileage ex- penses could be cut. It is also hoped that the Mustangs can be more competitive in the Junior D league, therefore drawing larger crowds and in- creasing their gate receipts. At the time Clinton was holding its ex- ecutive elections and deciding whether they should stay Junior C or go Junior D, Goderich was applying for a Junior C fran- chise. On May 17, organizers were informed that their application has been accepted. According to a report in the Goderich ,Signal -Star, the Goderich franchise has not appointed a coach at this point, but they have two prospects in mind. They are also planning an organizational meeting and a public meeting for the near future. Rec Committee finds year with deficit CLINTON - The auditor's report shows the Clinton Recreation Committee ended 1984 with a $1,856 deficit, earning $295,861 in revenue and spending $297,713. The loss cannot be narrowed down to one specific area but was accumulated through various programs and other expenditures. The revenue figure of $295,861 includes the additional $10,000 granted to the committee by council. Recreation received the money after a heated debated in council which in- cluded talk of closing the arena. This $10,000 brought the town's grants for recreation to $137,545. The committee also received a grant of $4,386 from the Province of Ontario Ex- perience '84 program, $2,000 from other municipalities and $7,245 in donations to the wading pool for a total of $151,176 in grants. This is $9,064 above the anticipated figure pf $142,112.. Rental revenues were also higher than an- Mite' n- M te's win seasonopener, is tonight ( May 29 ). Clinton will take on w'ingham at the Clinton Public School at 6:30 p.m. CLINTON - The Scruton Fuel Mite Softball opened the season with a close 23-22 win over Winthrop. Clinton won the game in the bottom of the fifth, and final inning when Graham Adams scored on a wild pitch. Bryan Watson was the winning pitcher. It looked as -though Winthrop was going to walk away with the game after scoring 11 runs in the top • half of the first inning. Clinton answered in the bottom with only one run, but played a good, steady game to. edge past their opponents. Nathan Burns was the leading batter with one home -run, two hits and two RBIs. Mark Falconer and Kevin Meade each had two hits and two RBIs. The next home game for the Clinton team Upcoming games for the Mites are on: June5 vs. Bluevale June 12 vs. -Wingham June 19 vs. Brussels June 24 at Wingham June 26 vs. Walton June 28 at Bluevale July 3 vs. Walton July 7 at Winthrop July 10 at Bluevale .July 30 at Brussels 'August 2 at Walton August 7 at Winthrop August 14 vs. Belgrave ARATE 0 OFF TYNDALL`S numAdults: KARATE SCHOOL Monday & Wednesday School of Champions 8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Beginners (age 9 and up) Monday & Wednesday 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. REGISTRATION: Monday, June 3, 1985 6:30 p.m. Goderich Township Hall (Holmesville) For Information Call 482-3634 Excellent Fitness and Defence Training for men, women and children Seaforth 1 Clinton No. 1 Holmenvlllo No 4 twofer Varna Godorlch til Goderich Twp. Hall Holmo,vllla Higher Interest on Your -Investments Guaranteed - Investment Certificates STANDARD TRUST 118 The Square, P (1 Box 295 Goderich, Ont N'A (2.2 Tel 524 ' (85 21' lnsephlne St PO Box 850 Wingham (Int NIN, 2W0 Tel it- 2022 Miphrr l analfaIH_p,..n Inatr7n, rt nrp,.rau. al Short Term Deposits 8, 30-269 Days Interest paid at maturlt' Minimum deposit SS000 Special rates nn amounts over $S(1,000 STANDARD TRUST 138 The Squoro PO Bo. 395 Godaneh Ontario N7A 3I2 Tnlophone 5147385 237 Ja,ophrno Strew PO Ba, 850 0/Ingham Ontario NOG 2W0 Talophono 357 2022 ‘11111hrr 1.ulad.1I1.111sll Inalr.nl ( r,r;Tnngl"n Rail.• suhp.t 1 h' 1 ging(' 0101,411 !MIN 1 ticipated. This was mainly due to an unex- pected $4,815 raised through ice rentals, br- inging the year's total to $36,815. This is a $5,238 increase over the ice rental revenue brought in the previous year. "We accommodated the user more 'this year. The rates were increased somewhat, but not a substantial amount. We did in- troduce new programs and had° more tour- naments so the ice could be used more," ex- plained Recreation Director Kevin Duguay. Overall rentals were $2,891 above the an- ticipated figure of $39,150, and $4,516 more than was raised in 1983. Program fees and admissions generated $36,529, $10,888 more than in 1983 and $3,611 more than was anticipated in 1984. This ex- tra income is large due to the increase in programs. The 1984 financial statement shows can- teen and pop machine sales to be $3,885 ander the htldoet fiaiire of $70 000 Nnweyer the $66,115 raised is $4,464 above the 1983 figure. "When I was asked to give a figure on the canteen, I had no way of predicting the amount. The figure, ($70,000) was unrealistic when you consider the 1983 figure of $51,651," said Mr. Duguay. Purchases for the canteen were higher than anticipated, with the budget figure set at $34,000 and $42,993 actually spent. Only $33,512 was spent on purchases last year. The total amount, (purchases plus wages) spent on the canteen was $51,960 compared to the 1983 expenditure of $38,992. The Clinton Recreation Committee's 1985 budget has been prepared and is awaiting council's approval. According to Mr. Duguay, the proposed budget has a 6.9 per cent increase, but "there is an increase in revenue, as well as an increase in expen- diturels." To all Ratepayers of the Township of Tuckersmith: Notice is hereby given that the Township of Tuckersmith Council propose,to pass a by-law at their regular m,eeting on June 18th, 1985 prohibiting all motorized vehicles from all public parks and tax registration properties. Comments will be'received in writing at the municipal office prior to June 14th, 1985/ J.R. McLachlan Clerk -Treasurer Township of Tuckersmith GMB 117-R.R. 5 Clinton, Ontario NOM 1L0 *******,t********* *** i7 „,,, AQUA FRESH TOOTH PASTE 100 mi SCOPE MOUTH WASH $4.49 CLAIROL CONDITION SHAMPOO OR CONDITIONER $89 450 ml 1 • EFFERDENT DENTURE CLEANSING $2.29 TABLETS 66's RIGHT GUARD ANTIPERSPIRANT DEODORANT $ 200 mi NABOB COFFEE 369 g ROLAIDS 135 Tablets GLAD ROLAIR BATHROOM FRESHENER $1 39 172 The Square, Goderich/Main Corner, Clinton/Main Corner, Seaforth TFII !NAGLE 01 CO LI ,,alio of • mu i i • ••■ w ••■ • ■ • • •� • • 211 in • in• ■ ■ %