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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1972-04-13, Page 9BY FRED MccLYMONT The April meeting of the United Church Women was held in the basement of the Church Thursday evening with 17 members present. The president, Mrs. Ralph Stephenson opened the meeting with a poem, "Spring Portents".F Devotions were led by Mrs. Bev. Hill on the topic "Spring Theme", A hymn was sung, Mrs. William Dowson read the scripture lesson and a reading "Spring Housecleaning", Mrs. Harold Dowson gave a reading, "Spring Cleaning". Prayer was then given and the offering was taken up by Mrs. Wayne Taylor and dedicated by Mrs. Bev, Hill. Mrs, Hill read a portion of a book Constance BY MARY McILWAIN Ladies of Court Constantine served a Sunshine banquet to 42 members of the Londesboro Institute. The ladies were entertained with two beautiful duets sung by Mrs. Herb Traviss and Linda of Walton. Get well wishes are extended to Mrs. Irene Grimoldby and Patsy Anderson, after their operations the past week in Seaforth Community Hospital. Lori Crozier of Huron Ridge, Kincardine spent Tuesday with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Mcllwain and family. • Mrs. Elma Jewitt, Mrs. Annie Leitch of Clinton and Mrs. Ella Jewitt visited on Thursday with Mrs. Ralph Glew and Paul of Dorchester, They all spent the day at Port Burwell and Long Point on Lake Erie. Jiidy Tiesman of R.R.4, Clinton spent the weekend with Joan Thompson. Over the weekend visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Ben Riley, Gordon, Greg, Gerald, Sandra and Lorna were Mr. and Mrs. Doug Riley, Wendy and Debbie, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Riehl, Jackie, Kim and Shelley, all of Huron Park; Mr. and Mrs. Ron Goodfellow and Kristina of Georgetown; Mr. and Mrs. Del Bedard, Debbie and Del of Goderich; Mr. and Mrs. Mike Bannon and Melanie of Stratford and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Shadclick of Londesboro. Holland of Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Vincent of Blyth were visitors over the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Medd and family. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Houghton of Holmesville were Sunday afternoon visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Storey. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Thompson and Rick visited on Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Carter Kerslake and Craig of Staffs and with Mr. and Mrs. David Brown and Tracy of Dublin. Miss Pearl Thames of Walton was a Sunday visitor with Mrs, Luther Sanders. Sympathy of the community is extended to De,lphine Dolmage on the passing of her mother and to Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Colclough on the passing of his brother, Clifford. The Londesboro U.C.W. held their monthly meeting at the home of Carolyn Thompson on Monday evening, April 10. Business was discussed with plans being made to hold a ham supper in the church basement on May 24. DON'T TAKE HIS WORD In buying television sets, guarantees and warranties Vary from dealer to dealer and from manufacturer to manufacturer. It is important to understand what parts are covered by the warranties and for how long. Consumers Association of Canada recommends that all agreements be made in writing and no verbal guarantees accepted. CAC headquarters is at 100 Gloucester Street, Ottawa. I Now Bird watchers who visited Long Point on Easter weekend were disappointed in not seeing Whistling Swans. They had already flown north enroute to their breeding grounds in the extreme Northwest Territories, some Arctic Wands and the odd spot on Hudson's Bay, According to television films, the visitors and Long Point were rewarded by seeing thousands of Canada and Snow geese arriving. Long Pointis the junction for the Atlantic and Mississippi flyways, and the geese put down in the marshlands to rest and feed. The Canada Goose is the most widely known. They are not as large as swans nor do they have as long a neck. They vary in size but are distinguishable by the combination of long black neck, black head with large white cheek patches meeting under the throat. They winter from Southern Canada south to Northern, Mexico and the Gulf Coast of the United States and their breeding ground in Canada extends from Western Alaska, Herschal Island, some of the Arctic Islands, Queen Charlotte and Vancouver Islands, east through the Northwest Territories, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, in the Keewatin area, across northern Quebec to Labrador, Anticosti Island and Newfoundland. The family instinct is very strong in the goose and they mate for life. Should one die, the other often takes another mate. They rest in the vicinity of water near lakes, ponds and large streams, marshes, muskegs and hummocky coastal plains in the Arctic, often foraging on berry-bearing tundra. Often they choose islets or the top of muskrat or beaver houses. The nest is a depression lined with sticks or various •vegetal material obtainable in the vicinity, and an inner lining of down. The female incubates four to six eggs in 24 to 25 days while the male stands guard. This splendid goose is extremely popular as a game bird, but despite heavy hunting it has managed to maintain its numbers. It is wary and sagacious, but formidable in defence of its nest and young, The goslings fly south with their parents and stay with them until they have returned to their nesting grounds. Several families compose a flock in flight, Quite often in her younger days, Lucy has heard a honking and looked up either in fall or spring to see a V-shaped flock sailing through the air at a great height. This flock would be going over this area at about 60 miles an hour. Others, not flying so high, would put down in the river valley or farmers fields to glean grain from the stubble. One could predict the coming weather by the flights of wild geese, but now some in this district have permits to breed wild geese which are protected by law. So they might mislead people in this respect when they decide to fly around a bit on a nice day. • In his book' Hogsback", Albert A. Livermore tells of the draining of Ransford Swamp. A dredge was put in in 1894 and it took two years to complete. The deepening of the south branch of the Maitland River made 2000 acres of good farm land available in Hullett township. The province of Ontario has bought considerable of this property and proposes to dam the south branch of the Maitland and make a small lake as a waterfowl sanctuary. So it-may become a tourist attraction. What a pity that man, in his greed for land and money, destroyed this wildlife sanctuary with its native flora as recalled by Mr. Livermore, People who have used the term "a silly goose" as applied to a person 'do not know what they are talking about as evinced by the recent CBC nature film. Three goslings raised by a boy refused to use their wings, so he flapped his arms across the yard. They caught on and used their wings. He tried to push them off with other Canadas but they refused to go. Loving people, they followed the school children and Lucy never saw anything so amusing in the bird world as the quizzical look of the three goslings leisurely crossing a busy thoroughfare where the trucks and car horns were sounding. One could imagine them saying, "What's all the row about?" And yet this bird, loveable as a pet, serves quite another purpose in the North. nvpr CFPL television in December 1970 by George Cirr:kTA/Iidweek Magazine, the Right Reverend James A. Watton, B.A/, D,D., Bishop of Moosonee remarked concerning the place of the goose in the Swampy Cree Society. In reality, the goose should be the sig4olAtie4Resurrection a m ong• I he-Grees .aThe oc °ming( ba.ckvslf the• goose.in-the spring is almost a mystical experience and excitement runs so high, you can almost eat it. Of course, in a very practical way it has meant (and even now does to a certain degree) life or death. An average Cree family will harvest 300 geese in the fall and another 300 in the spring. The first goose they shoot is dressed with bits of cloth on he'ad and feet and hung in camp as a kind of reverence—that the loss of the goose's life gives them life and they reverence the fact. The snow goose does not lend itself to a delectable cuisine like the Canada Goose. It is distinguishable by its blackish "grinning patch" on the side of the mandibles. It is mostly white—sometimes rusty head and neck with black wing tips. Its breeding ground is mostly in the islands of the Arctic archipelago and a few spots on the shores of Hudson's Bay and Northwest Territories. The Brant goose like its near relative the Canada Goose has a black head and neck but no white on the cheeks. The block of neck extends down to include the breast, The adult has a narrow white patch on the sides of the neck. Itbreeds in the Arctic archipelago and usually flies non-stop to the St. Lawrence river, It does not fly in V-formation but in a long wavering line. It is primarily a salt water goose and a favourite with gunners along the coasts. Brant like company and are usually seen in groups. They winter in the east along the Atlantic coast from Massachusetts to, North Carolina. Occasionally inland they frequent lake and river shores and sometimes cultivated fields, but their main diet is eel grass. They are late in migration, sometimes lingering iu a favourite feeding spot until June. The Barnacle, white fronted and Ross's Goose are rarely seen in this part of Canada. An Associated Press release in February 1971 was to the effect that the farmers along the Maryland eastern shore *ere losing a battle with Canada Geese stopping to feed on wheatfields in migration. Nearly one- third of the 647 farmers in the rural tidelands of Talbot County had stopped growing wheat since 1968, "Despite all we can do or think to do, the geese are winning the battle," an agricultural agent said. Farmers are prohibited by law from harming the hungry migrating flocks. Such scare-tactics as gas cannons which boom through the night are to no avail. In this way the farmers are contributing to the needs of the geese who in turn are often shot as food by the Indians in Northern Canada. In a way, the farmers are contributing to an international hunger fund. Last autumn, four of the United States astronauts who circled the moon were treated to a hunting trip in Northern Ontario where they shot 60 Canada geese. It is to be hoped these birds, so numerous now, will not become extinct like the Passenger Pigeon. THE McKILLOP MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO, OFFICE'-- Mein Stunt, /Worth — Phone 527400 Mrs. Margaret Sharp, Secretary-Treasurer FIRE, EXTENDED COVERAGE, WINDSTORM, THEFT, a PROPERTY DAMAGE, LIABILITY, 'ETC. - COMPLETE FARM COVERAG1, including Mathis~ Cry •and Livestock Floaters, URBAN PROP/Writ We now Offer Composite Dwelling Insurance as Well as %mato/nem In- awake, — SUMMER COTTAGES, TRAILER NOMIES CHURCHES, HALLS. AGENTS: JAMES KEYS, Alf 1, Setitorth; V, J. LANE, RR 6, Seaiorth; WV, LIMPER, RR 1, Lcindeshoro; SELWYN BAKER, Brussels; HAROLD SQUIRES, RR 3, Clinton; I( J. ETUE, Seafortin DONALD G, EATON, Seaforth. party last friday evening with a large audience filling the hall. Interesting entertainment was provided with Mrs. Storey of Seaforth and the square dancers, The Henderson Sisters and Nelson Howe with the violin, Afterward, 23 tables of euchre were played and a draw was made by Jack Smith. First prize of $25 went to Lloyd Cooper of Kippen. Second prize went to Mrs, Beatrice Young of Clinton and third to Miss Joan Howatt of ' Clinton. The proceeds of the parties and draw will go to secure a softball diamond for the community which has been without one for several years. Syrup making came to an abrupt halt last week with the severe weather conditions but a good run of sap is expected as it warms up again. Miss Ruth Campbell and Richard Halloway of Kitchener visited last Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Ivan McClymont. The United Church are having a history and directory book made and it is expected all members will co-operate with the committee in the preparation of it. 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BRAND PEACHES 14-FL-OZ TINS R ambling with Lacy Varna imailiaimmommisam ay Luor a. vvOorts ' UCW uses Spring as topic for meeting Clinton News-Record, -Thom:ley., April 13, 1972-9 .1ifitifinittiotifittottlittOtistitotwt010 111 rltr about the religious beliefs, ceremonies and education of the peoples of the Congo. Mrs. Ralph Stephenson conducted the business period, The secretary'S report Was read by Mrs, Gordon Johnston, the treasurer's report by Mrs, Stephenson and Mrs, Ida McClinchey read a thank you note and a letter concerning supplies to be sent to Angola. An invitation was received to the Spring Thankoffering service at Ontrio St. United Church, Clinton on April 9 , There were 72 calls made to sick and shut-ins during the past month, It was decided to have a plant sale at the next meeting. A bale of clothing is being packed, Group two contributed their money received from a travelling bake sale. Mrs, William Dowson, a former president, was then called to the front and presented with a life membership certificate and pin. The meeting was closed with prayer and lunch was served by the hostess, Mrs. Bev, Hill and Mrs. Wayne Taylor, The Explorer group are holding a bottle collection next Saturday, April 15. The United Church will hold a reception service-for a class of communicants next Sunday, April 16. L.O.L. 1035 held their final HOLMESVILLE 4-H The fifth meeting of the Dozing Dolls was held on March 47. , The meeting was opened by the pledge and then the answering of the roll call, Marie Kettles read the minutes, The Achievement Day Programs were handed out and plans for Achievement Day discussed. The demonstration was facings and understitching casing's for elastic and lace and eyelet trimmings for sleepwear which were demonstrated by Mrs. Yeo and Barb Wise, The meeting was adjourned at 8:30. The sixth meeting of the Holmesville 4-11 Club was called to order on April 3 with the pledge. The roll call was answered and Marie Betties read the minutes, The poster for Achievement Day is to be designed by Marie Betties and Sherry Hodgins. The demonstration was setting in sleeve, reinforced curved seams, hems and slipstitch. Buttonholes and buttons were demonstrated by Mrs, Yeo, Audrey De Putter, Diana Brand and Brenda Wise, The meeting ended at 8:30. SLEEPING TINKERBELLS By Patsy Proctor It was held on Tuesday, April 4 at Clinton Public School at 7:00. The meeting was called to order by saying what we had learned all through the meetings. Then we drew for commentator, Diane Collins won but she had to go against another girl, We learned the lapping seam. Our home assignment was do our lapping seam, get record hooks up to date and keep working on our garment. KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION will be held at HURON. CENTENNIAL SCHOOL from 9:00 - 4:00 on Monday, April 17. 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