The Huron Expositor, 1979-01-18, Page 20''1IE .HURON ,EXPOSITOR. JANUARY 18;' 1979
WE'RE LEARNiNGi -I-II-he future of hockey in
if you *consider the skating style exhibited
Seaforth minor hockeyat the. arena Saturday
interested is welcome towatch the gamest.
J
Seaforth is in good hands,
b y ; the tiniest players in
,
mornings. Any one who's.
(Expositor Photo)
,H'app-
y
Citizens
meet
1 ire' Seaforth Happy Citi-
zens* eochrewhich was post-;
poned fro Jan. 4 to Jan, 11'
was held, in the legion hall.
with 12, tables'in play,,,
Prize winners were; Ladies
.high - Mrs, Staffen; Ladies
Lone Hands - Mrs. Close;
Ladies log" Mrs. 'Felker;;
Mens high' -.Norman Relhi
Mens Lone Bands • Ed. flyers
Mens low Mike Malaniuk;
-Birthday prize .'Mrs. Sttmore'i-
Happy Birthday was 'sung
to Mrs. Liz Brown and Mrs,
Stimore and Happy Mini,
versary to Mr. and Mrs. Joe •,
McLellan and Mr, and Mrs.'
Mike Malaniuk: Cake was
served to the celebrants
complete with candles made
by Mrs. Jim McNaughton.
Lunch' was served by Mrs.
McArthur, Mrs. Malaniuk.
and Mrs, E;'Townsend..
TOP WINNERS — Winner of the second draw of a. mixed invitational
curling bonspiel club on the weekend was this rink, from
e at the curling
left Bill and Marg Fleming of Clinton and Anne.and Don Dance of Ayr.
The bonspiel, which included a dinner and dance: on Saturday night, was
sponsoredBall-Macaulay
byLtd (Expositor:Photo)
for regular and
associate .members
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Nt4. ,spealitog
AkY Stevecook
The. ruffled gros
Thle Ruffed Grouse, Bonasa llmbellus, is
one door most challenging gamebirds and
probably one of the ,least understood by
biologists, even today.'lt is likely known
best by its thunderous takeoff from.
between your feet or its haunting dram-
ming
rain;ming normally associated with its spring-
time courting ritual, -
The ruffed grouse is a small chicken like.,
`bird, standing about 19 inches tall with a
wingspread of about two feet. The birds
can attain, :a weight of,1-%: lbs. but 1'% to
1' a pounds is. the average. Females are
slightly smaller than males and can be
identified (in mature adults). by •the break
in the black. ;band on the-tailfeathers. The
grouse also has some distinct features that.
help it survive in the cold areas of North
America that it inhabits.
Unlike most birds, the grouse sports feet
and legs that are completely covered with
feathers, Each fall. comb -like structures.
grow out of the sides of each toe effectively
dodbling the size of the feet, These scales
act as snowshoes giving the bird much
greater mobility on soft snow. In the
spring, when they are no longer' needed,
' the scales, drop off to reappear ,next fall.
Another ,interesting behaviour" that is
fairly s daii'quc is their famous "'crazy
flighty This. disprsaal usually occurs in
September just before a storm. While most
birds walk during this breakup some revert
to a wild • erratic flight !.‘pattern , that
sometimes. results in the birds: crashing
through w'indow•s or flying into poiver lines.
This1'is nature's method :of' splitting up
- family groups, and :althoughirnany theories
have been,, offered explaining this.
phenomenon. no ;One knows fo` eertai i,
what triggers it -
Although; ruffed .;grouse are well suited
for survival. their mortality rate is quite
high The grouse is a cyclic bird with
populations that peak every 10 years, This,
cycle is neither fully understood nor
controllable and is another piece 'of
mystery which, surrounds; this :unusual
bird. Apartlfrom the cyclic, fluctuations:
however. it has been discovered that only
about 20 percent of the population survives
the winter, Extensive studies have been
carried out and it has been determined that
hunting in no way affects the end result of
the mortality figures.
In one interesting, experiment, two
similar areas withidentical: grouse
populationswere set aside. One area was
left completely alone, While the other areas
was hunted quite heavily all year round,
Even after several years of hunting
pressure, both areas supported the sante
' populations. When the hunting was stop-
ped, the population in that area increased
slightly for two years before, dropping to its
average "hunted" level. ' it then
maintained. that same level for the next few
Years r it was ri onitored, even with, the
absence Of any hunting p'r'essure;'
This amazing bird has been with us for a
long time andwill continue to remain so
long as there are bush, lots to harbour it.
The next time you're strolling through. the
forest andyour heart stops as old 'thunder -
wing blasts off, wish him alittle luck. If the
winter is mild and the predators few, he
may be around next spring to bring another
brood into the world.
Tuckersmith agrees to pay inspector yearly
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planning for livestock buildings, the type of
manure systems, the spreading of "manure, ,
He. ,,answered questions regarding the
certificates of compliance Eris offite' provides
giving approval for the township.•to'issue
buildings permits. '•
Council approvedapplications for two
building permits, Paul. Dixon, lot 16, plan 22,
Vanastra, a chimney; and Joost Veenstra, lot:.
33' & 34, concession) 2, a granary.
• Council approved a tile drainage loan for
$8,700.
DOG TAGS:. .
Clerk Jack McLachlan;,was instructed to
place an ad in the local papers for a person to
sell dog tags in the township. Residents
must. have; their dog tags no later than
February 28 and must control their dogs
from running at large. ;
Councillor Frank Falconer suggested that
residents be informed that anyone feeding or
harbouring a stray dog is responsible for the
actions of the dog and must buy° a dog
licence for it. • -
Council approved a proposed . rental
agreement': for the use of Vanastra
Recreation Centre, This must now be
approved by the; Ontario Liquor Licence
r Board.
RENTAL UP
Effective March 1 the rental fee for the
use of the Vanastra Centre will be 5125
which is up from last year's rental of 5100: In
addition.525 will be charged .again this year
for the use of the kitchen and the same for
the additional.room which is part of the Day_
Care Centre.- -
A
entre:-
Azoning by-law covering a "'triangle
Bingo was held r on Friday:.
afternoon with .Full House =
Doris ',anis, Charles Ross
and Margeurite Shill; Four.
Corners James Tatulis,
Isobel Lambie and Rott.
McClure; Straight Line -
Charles Ross, Harold Walsh
and Gertrude Hall; Full
House Verna' McClure,
Margeurite . Shill, and Doris
Wills:
Rev. Duke of Frist
Presbyterian Church visited
with Mr, Arthur Nicholson.
also 'his wife Catherine and
Mr. Wilson Allan.
Visiting with Mr. William
Scott were his brother Ross
wife .Isabel.
continues
FABRICS o.
WINTER CLOTHING'
Flannel pyjamas, sizes 2 oversize
Nightgowns, House cocas
Mitts.,.. gloves,
Scarves, Toques,
Socks, Underwear,
Ladies' Handbags
LADIES'
SWEATERS
Off
"Where s opp:ing 'is. cr.pseasure`'
$eaf ►rt h'
rey ups
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Brill ion: goal
-Helps Ban
Brilliant goal, tending ars.
well as.a.strong desire to win.
were key factors which power
ed: ,the Seaforth Bantams in
three Successive wins last,
weekend in, the Clinton Tout`*
nament.
Game #1: New Hamburg.
proved to. Ibe tough oppon-
ents last Thursday as Sea -
forth found themsehves the
utderdogs trailing 1-0 at the
end of the second period.
New Hamburg skated . well
and carried the play with
Seaforth's goalie Wayne Bert
newies, often called upon to
snake some spectacular saves
Seaforth turned the tables
in third, period as Mike Kelly
spored from Rob Lane at the
56 second mark in the third
period to tie the score at 1-,1.
Seaforth's second -goal came
an:a power play when Marty
Bedard tipped in, a pass from.
Bill; Garrick and Mark Me
-
Dwain to give Seaforth a 2-1,'
lead, ,
Later Seaforth took advan
tage of another New Ham-
burg penalty as John Hick.
nell assisted by Mark Mc
iiwain and;Mike Kelly scored
an assurance goal making–
the final score 3.1 Seaforth.
Mutes in penalties New
Hamburg x'12, .Seaforth ' 2,.
Shots on. goal , Seaforth 25.
New Hamburg 23.
Game #2: Saturday 'even-
ing Seaforth gained a 4-1
decision over Strathroy win.-
ning their second game of
the tournament,' Mark Mc,
ilwain opened up' the scoring
the first period assisted by
13111 Garrick to give Seaforth a
1.0.1ead, :.
In the second period Sea
bordered by Clinton, Egmondville and fcrth added 2 more goals
Brucefield, which the township passed in John 'Hicknell from Rob.'
1972, has, finally "been: approved bythe Lane, Mike Kelly and Mike
Ontraio Municipal ,Board: That portion of the . Kelly from Rob Lane to give.
township was selected for: zoning because it . Seaforth- .a comfortable 3-0
was needed for Vanstra: as it_went through_ lead after 2 periods.
growing pains. • Inthe third period Strath
Because the by-law was approved by the soy recovered on of the goals
township it has been in' effect these past ,but. Seaforth added another
years. The rest :of been
ownship will be When. John Hicknell scored'
covered soon, as the Huron County Planning •h.-, third .goal of the tourna
Board's workload permits: . ' ment assisted by Marty
The. Huron County Board of Education 'in ..Bedard' rind; Bill Garrick- to.
commenting on the proposed .;Doig sub make .the final score: 4l. -
division at Egmondville,statSlf`in a letter to .Seaforth,' The Bantams ska-.•
council that it would not af'ept-;the. tedwell and redeived good.
system by requiring_a school additiop support; from their goalie.
Council paid the fie of 5100 .to Rural,: Keith McClure.
Ontario Municipal Association and Deputy Minutes.in penalties Stray
canipared to 15 by Sarnia
Township:
'Mantes in, penaltles Sea'
forth 6, Sarnia. Township 6.
'Cine .trnir:nament; gnomons
;vim►°�-r, r ���
treat Sumdas in Onion with
seafarth ,eora-petin.B for the
t~,ttaxirpionshtp:• flame time is.
4;3Q p.m- 0ood • Luck
Bantams,.
R. K. PECK
APPLIANCES..
the-hS"'iCI of(Ii11S'ntll�\':tl;, •rn%t:
XACWIM. CLEANERS: - ' ale and hclOCe of most taia:kes.
CB RADIOS: ANP ACCESSORIES '
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SPEER UEEN APPLIANCES
MOFFA', APPLIANCES
SMOKE,: SENSORS+
INSECT LiGHTS AND FLY*ILI.iNG VNITS
* HAND CMFTED GIFTS.
Vara, O:nf.
482-7103
Reeve Robert' Bell will attend' the annual ` hroy 10',. Seaforth 10. Shots
convention to be held in Toronto 'February 4 ; on goal -Seaforth 20, Stra-
and S. tlroy 11.
All the members of council seemedto
indicate they would be attending the annual.
• Ontario Good Roads convention in Toronto
February 25-28.
Clerk Jack McLachlan will attend the tile
drainage school.: the
administration sector, '
Guelph -on April' 2:and 3
The total assessment
drainage act and
at University of
for the township is
54,074,480 for 1979, up 560,160 from. last;
year.
Council adjourned about ::12:20 . p.m.
Wednesday. The next meetig will be held on
Wednesday, February 7 because • of Rural
Ontario Municipal Associiation Convention
that week.
salaries
Grey Township council passed a.
by-law to increase salaries last Tuesday.
The reeve's salary, was raised from $1,100
to 51,200 and the salaries of the deputy
reeve and councillors were'raised.from 5950
to 51,000. The road superintendent's salary
was increased from 511,200 to $11,928 and
road labour was increased from 55 to $5.50
per hour-,•
The maintenance operator's ; salary :was
Seaforth ;
Manor
"Happy Birthday" to Mr.
James Nolan who celebrated .
his birthday on ' Monday,
January lath and to Mr, Emil
Hermanse.n who celebrated
his on January 10th. 1
Thursday afternoon
bowling at the lanes are
Charles Ross and James.
Tatulis as' the high' scorers
from Seaforth Manor.
Mrs. Marilyn Blake visited
with Miss Ethel Met iure and
Bob and Verna McClure.
Remembero its take but a
moment to plate' an Ex-
positor Want ,Ad, Dial'
5270240.
SEAFORTH
iEWFLLE
r 11 4 I II I i i ,' i
raised from $5.50 to. $5.85. The. waste site
attendant's salary was raised from 54:25 to
$4.75 'an hour and. office help was raised
from $3,70 an hour to $4.20 an hour: The
.mileage rate is to be 13 cents per kilometre.
The clerk's salary will stay at $11,500:•
:Because'. thea new council took office in
December, the former Grey council received
11/12 of the salary they were Supposed to
get for 1978.
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will be, incl`easing 8%
in price March 1st
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: 'Before March 1st
We will guarantee you the
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Order today
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Plumbing &.hinting•
londesboro 523-4359
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Game #3: Amid squally
weather and poor conditions -
Seaforth met Sarnia Town
slip in the third game of the
tournament and edged their
opponents • 1-0 in a
oppon well
played •'.game. Both teams
played aggressively and fans;.
,were treated to a good game
of hockey both offensively
and defensively. The lone
goal of the, game was scored
by Seaforttt'_s•. Gary Malone
assisted by Mark .Mcllwain.
Seaforth goalie Wayne
Bennewies' outstanding per-
formance in net earned him
his second. shutout of the
season. Both teams were..
evenly matched with Seaforth
getting 16 shots on net;,
Notice of
ANNUAL MEETING
The Annual Meeting of the Huron County'
viii' be held in the Agricultural: Board' Room at
Clnetin-on,
'hues. Feb.. 8th'
at 1.30 p.m. .
Russell Rodgers, Chalrman of .the Board will be,
guest speaker.
The annual
OPEN MEETING
of the
Winthrop Community Park
Committee
will be held
n 2
: at 800 pam. at the McKIWPop Township Office In '
Winthrop - -
•EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO ATTEND
eaforth Legion
OTH.ERHOOL
NIGHT
vs. Fe
GUEST SPEAKER
Rev:. Roberts -
-7 p..m sharp
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