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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1971-07-15, Page 13Mediterranean fallow deer 'NN 4V,157X:CNS„,:t31. L*,4\ rs7 ,,trAsi ifP AFRICAN RHESJ3 Offieie4) a NEM NU 71 Ili I Hazel , capuchin monkey Pair of nutria Something new everytitne at Pinerid, e Zoo CU CU "Something new every visit" is the slogan used by the newly created Pineridge Zoo, located on the east side of Highway 21, about two and a half miles south of Grand Bend. Zoo. owner Ted Relouw who started out with several wild ducks and geese as a hobby eight years ago, opened the zoo on his 24-acre property on a full-time basis last year. Relouw has numerous animals from South America on order right now which enables him to advertise something different every time you drop in for a visit. The zoo is set in a wooded area giving the animals and visitors alike plenty of shade. The variety of animals and birds range from the smallest to the largest in both departments. Allowed to wander freely around the zoo compound are silky bantams, guineas, wild ducks and geese and a large white turkey gobbler. Completing the bird sanctuary 4 from Africa. One animal missing from the area zoo is a lion and Relouw hopes to get a couple by fall. Cages to house lions and bears are quite expensive running as high as $500. Re estimated it would cost $1,50 per day to feed a lion, His costs now to take care of the appetites of the sheep, goats, deer and llama are about $25 per week. Besides regular monkey chow, the monkeys thrive on bananas, oranges, cabbage, carrots and bread. A hint to visitors, most of the animals like pop corn and it can be purchased at the zoo booth, The zoo has become a family affair with Ted Relouw, his wife Carrie and two boys Matty and Ronnie pitching in with the chores. The boys look after watering and feeding the monkeys, geese and raccoons, etc. Pineridge is open seven days a Week from now until Thanksgiving from 10 a.m. until dusk and the admission fee is 50 cents per person, Ben the bear are ten varieties of doves and a four-year old parrot, naturally named Polly by the two Relouw boys, Matty and Ronnie. The Relouw youngsters have named some of the animals. They have Hazel and Hubert, a pair of capuchin monkeys; Joey, a spider monkey and baby Susie; Rachael, one of the two baboons at the zoo and Ben, the friendly black bear. In the large animal department are Sicillian pigmy donkeys, several llama, a couple varieties of deer and four types of wild sheep. One of the breed of deer are mediterranean fallow, a beautiful spotted animal, One of the first young of this breed was born at the Grand Bend zoo only three hours before the T-A cameraman arrived and can be seen in one of the accompanying pictures. The zoo had a 600-pound red deer last year but it jumped an eight-foot fence and escaped. Among the animals that have arrived this spring are Kinkajou, a monkey-like relative of the racoon, iguana and nutria. Another friendly resident of Pineridge is Sandy, the fox who was raised as a pup last spring, While some animals are im- ported directly from South America and other countries, a lot are obtained through United States and Canadian dealers and other zoos that make trades. Relouw said animals and birds are moving both in and out most of the time as he is able to make a deal for something new, He said he would like to get 15 to 20 more varieties. Bobcats have been on order for three months. Other animals arriving by fall are expected to be two- toed sloths from the rainy jungles of the American tropics, Patagonian cavy, alligators, golden marmoset, common marmoset and Mona monkeys Llama ready for popcorn Ratepayers show opposition to sewers at Grand Bend January the boys hope to tow it to Florida during their winter holiday. PERSONALS The open air services were well attended at the Grand Bend United Church last Sunday. Mrs. William Brenner and Mrs. Gerald Kading sang a duet, Amazing Grace. Joanne Hamilton has been accepted at Fanshawe College where she will be taking a basic secretarial course in the fall. Sam Carriere of Toronto is vacationing a tBonnie Doon Manor this week. Miss Mary Yeo has returned home from Detroit where she has been recuperating from her mishap. Mrs. Catherine Pagel of Detroit and Mrs. Mary Fairfax of Plymouth, Michigan, visited with Mrs. LeRoy Bariteau last week. Mr, & Mrs. Howard Dobson and family of Altadena, California visited last week with Reverend & Mrs. Dobson. Mrs. Stewart Ravelle is a patient in St. Joseph's Hospital, London. Mrs. Remy Ravelle is a patient in South Huron Hospital, Exeter. Congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Morley Desjardine who were married recently in Owen Sound. Ted Relouw and Ringo Akita4 40,0e droiw Ram °4ecieey% List music results of Dashwood students By MRS. IRVIN RADER DASHWOOD Mrs. Ruth Stire AWCM an- nounced results of her pupils with the Western Conservatory of Music. The following were successful: Giade II theory, Patricia Bender, honors; Grade III history, Adrian Van Raay, honors; Grade V counterpoint, Sandra Norman, pass; Grade VI piano, Barbara Ratz, pass. By MRS, CLARKE KENNEDY GRAND BEND A meeting of the Grand Bend ratepayers' association (cottage owners' association) was held at the home of Mrs. Ida Eccleston, July 10 at 8 p.m. with 17 present. The meeting was chaired by Dr. Lindsay, vice-president. The following persons agreed to serve on the Board of Directors for a one year term: Edward Mcllroy, E. Williams, G. Cress, R. Dann and C. LaFleur. Dr, Lindsay's resignation was accepted for business reasons. New officers for the coming season will be elected. During the business the following four recommendations were requested by the group to be sent to the Grand Bend council; (1) that a sewage system should not be installed because of the cost of installation and upkeep; (2) that traffic should not be re- routed from Oak St. to the beach; (3) that the waterfront should be patrolled to keep boats from coming too close to shore; (4) that all dogs should be kept off the beach. It was the feeling of all present that David Jackson should reconsider his resignation and remain on council. Dr, Judith Brigham was acting secretary for the evening. The next meeting was scheduled for July 17 at the home of Mrs. Clarke Kennedy, 61 Centre St., Grand Bend. All in- terested persons are welcome. to. BUILD BIKE Two cycle enthusiasts, Peter Rumball and Doug Jennison have accomplished an ambitious project, a 3-wheeled motorcycle which they started two years ago. The machine is capable of speeds of up to 90 m.p.h. and next By MRS. KEN McKELLAR CROMARTY A family party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Gardiner Sunday was held to celebrate birthdays of Lisa Gardiner, Linda Currie and Mrs. Robert Gardiner. Those in attendance were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gardiner, Brenda, Robbie and Ronald, Mr. and Mrs. Ken Bearss and Brian, Mr. & Mrs. Otto Walker, Mrs. Jack McGhee, Jackie, Judy and Roy of London, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Currie, Linda and JoAnn of Dorchester, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hulley, Bob, Sandra, David and Debbie of Winthrop. Mountain goats Mattie and Ronnie Relouw and pets Friend of young, old passes at Mt. Carmel Fete bride-elect at Winchelsea 44. Surprise party at Cromarty PERSONALS Mrs. Reinhold Miller is a patient in St. Joseph's Hospital, London, where she underwent surgery. Mrs. Milford Merner returned home Friday and Mrs. Glen Rader and her new son returned home, Sunday. Peter Becker, Judy Martene and Bradley Willert were at Camp Pioneer, a camp for confirmands of the Lutheran Church, in New York state last week. Mr. & Mrs. Elmer Rader, Stratford, were Sunday guests with Mr. & Mrs. Ray Van Dor- sselaer, Susan and Dianne Rader, Dr. & Mrs. Donald Oestreicher, Chatham, visited friends and relatives here during the weekend. Mr. & Mrs. Frank Irwin have purchased the home of Miss Luella Kuntz, Mr. & Mrs. Art Koessel, Mr. & Mrs. Don Maynard and Amy of Lansing, Mich., wewre recent visitors with Mr. & Mrs. Clayton Pfile. Mr. & Mrs. Chas, Dietrich and family have motored to Alberta to attend Calgary Stampede and will also spend a few days with Mr. & Mrs. David McCallum. Mr. & Mts. Wm. McCann spent -a few days in Detroit and at- tended the golden wedding an- niversary of Mr. & Mrs.Bernard Gibbons, aunt and uncle of Mrs. McCann. Junior farmers at Ontario Place More than 350 Junior Farmers from across Ontario — including 20 from Huron County — are busy . with rehearsals for their show at Ontario Place. The backbone of the show will be a 350 voice choir, Junior Farmer singers from 27 different counties have been rehearsing in local groups. Two days before the Sunday evening performance, July 18 choir members will travel to Toronto for final rehearsals with choral director, Lloyd Bradshaw. Sunday, July 18 pramiSes to be a special day at Ontario Place especially for rural Ontatians. Bus loads Of friends and relatives of Junior Farmer performers plan to spend the day seeing Ontario Place and to attend the Junior Farmer performance at 8:30 p.m. Wild geese PERSONALS Mr. & Mrs, Wm. Laidlaw and John of London were Saturday visitors with Mrs. J. 11. Jefferson. Gerald Cockwell and Alvin Cornish of Exeter visited with Mr. & Mrs. Otto Walker. Mrs. Carter Kerslake, Mrs, Grace Scott, Mr. & Mrs. Ken McKellar visited on Friday with Mr. & Mrs. Jim Thompson and Rickie in Goderich. Several people from this community attended the Orange Walk in Listowel, Saturday. Jane Binning, Mitchell, visited with her grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Ken McKellar. Mr. & Mrs. John Wallace, Mr. & Mrs, Will Miller, Mrs. Grace Scott, Mr. & Mrs. Robert Laing, Andrew, Murray and Tommy attended a gathering of the McLachlan connection at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Carter Kerslake, Sunday. The sympathy of the com- munity is extended to Mrs. Wilbur Miller and family at this time of their bereavement, By MRS. SANFORD HUTTON WINCHELSEA Diane Hutton is spending this week with Mr. & Mrs. Wm Hutton, Listowel. Mr. & Mrs. Elwyn Kerslake attended the Cooper-Penhale wedding at Sarnia, Saturday. Mrs. John Hutton, Listowel, is spending a few days with Mr. & Mrs. Sanford Hutton. Mr. & Mrs. Harry Cole, Lon- don, Mr. & Mrs. R. Williams, Exeter, visited Sunday with Mr. & Mrs. Freeman Horne. Mrs. Sanford Hutton and Diane attended a miscellaneous shower Saturday evening for Judy Hutton, Listowel, By MRS. HUGH 'MORENZ Tom Russell and friend, Rosanne Schiebel, of Belle River, visited on the weekend with his parents Mr. & Mrs. Cliff Russell. Visitors with Mr. & Mrs. Harold Taggart and their daughters at their farm home this weekend were Wendy Henderson of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Keith Mitchell, Scott Mitchell, Ken and Terry Feltner, Brian Daniels and Ruth Richardson, all of London. Mr. & Mrs. Joe Arnold are honeymooning at the French River near Sudbury. Mr. & Mrs. John Arnold, Sudbury, Miss Eileen O'Krancey, and Miss Lynn Derringer, both of Saskatchewan, Mr. & Mrs. Charles Arnold, of London, Mrs. Rose Arnold, St. Thomas, Mr. & Mrs. Norm Reid, of Parkhill, were weekend guests with Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Arnold and also at- tended the Fenton-Arnold wedding, Friday. Mrs. Ervin Latta, Gary, Diane and Loriane of Waterloo spent a couple days last week with Mr, & Mrs. Lorne Devine and Gary remained for holidays with his aunt and uncle. Mr. & Mrs, Dick Zielman and family attended a family gathering picnic Sunday at Springbank with members of Mrs. Zielman's family. Bill Morenz has successfully passed his night school university courses in accounting and commercial law. Mr. & Mrs. Harold Vincent, Lori, Michelle and Michael, Mrs. Mabel Desjardine, and Mr, & Mrs. Les Adams all attended the annual Vincent reunion held at Bayfield Sunday, MORLEY REUNION The annual Morley reunion was held July 10 in Seaforth Lions Park. The attendance was smal!cr than usual but all en- joyed the meals and a program of sports. Some took a cool dip in the pool, Alex Baillie, at '91 years, was the oldett member present, David Black and Steven Poster were the youngest members. Bill Morley will be 1972 president, Coleman Bowman, vice-president and Margery Morley, secretary-treasurer. Visitor from Holland Mrs. L. Streefland from the Hague, Netherlands is spending four weeks with Mr. and Mrs. Peter Dejong, rtlit 1, Crediten. While here she attended grade eight graduation exereiSes at McGillivray Central school. tier niece Kathy Dejong was the valedieterian, By MRS. WILLIAM ROHDE Around seventy adults and children attended the annual picnic at Riverview Park, Friday. After dinner, sports were held under the leadership of Mrs, Bev Morgan, Judith Calm and Margaret Kernick. Winners of races werde, kindergarten, Brent Dawson, Dennis Pym; primary girls, Cheryl Stewart, Cheryl Cann; primary boys, Larry Dawson, Patti Stewart. Other events were won by Diane Flodgert, Dennis Flint, Sylvia &marts team, Sandra Stewart, and Mrs. Floyd Stewart. The children then went swimming, Mrs, George Kellett and Carolyn and Mr. & Mrs. William Rohde were on the table COrfl. mittee, The village and surrounding community was saddened Sunday evening with the sudden passing of a very kind friend, Bernie Madden. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Winnie Dignan, London. Bernie was a great friend of both the young folk and the senior ft citizens. For the past 14 years or more she has been the parish priests' house-keeper, besides keeping a home of her own. The family and close friends of Mr. & Mrs. Jack Morrissey completely surprised them on their 35th wedding anniversary July 4. They were honoured at The Old Mill restaurant with a banquet and music. Mrs. Ray Glavin left by train for New Brunswick last week to attend her parents golden 4 wedding anniversary. Mr. & Mrs. Charles Micalfe and Kathy, Windsof, are on holidays with Mr. & Mrs. Hubert Carey, Mr. & Mrs. Pat Glavin and family have motored through the Western provinces and visited' friends along scenic route. a Visitors with Mr. & Mrs. Wm. McCann last weekend were Sister St, Omer, Mr. & Mrs. Jim Doyle and girls, and Mr. lack Doyle, all of London. Mrs, Josephine Regier, Strathroy, and Mrs. Nora theander, Centralia, visited last Week with Mrs. Clara O'Rourke and family and friends in the village, Mrs. Kathleen Houlihan has returned borne from Detroit after attending the funeral of her sisters' husband, Ed Ash, who, 'I was ill only a short time. She remained for a few weeks with her sister. Mrs. Elizabeth McCarthy and children, Maidstone, visited on the weekend at her mother's home and with her brothers and their families. PPAPF-OESCH R8UNION The Pfaff-Oeseh reunion was held in Riverview Park, Exeter, July 11. Winners in sports were Steven Pinney, Mary Pratt, Dennis Pfaff, Jane Pratt, Steven Pfaff, Janet Desch. Kicking the slipper was won by Kathy Dinney and Joyce Adkins. The family coming the farthest, Mr, and Mrs. Ivan Desch, Wellesley, Ont.; youngest baby, Deanne Gesell; oldest man, Nelson Schenk; oldest lady, Mrs. Isaac Gower and Mrs. Reichert. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Desch and Mr, and Mrs, Win, Bell and families were elected to take Charge of the 1972 reunion, A FREE RIDE While waiting for Monday night's track and field clinic to got underway at South Huron District High school, one of the instructors Jack Walton of the University of Waterloo gives Penny Find a toss over the high jump bar. T-A. photo