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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1975-12-11, Page 6Times-Advocate, December 11, 1975 BUILDING CENTRE v., ••••• •• • •. r'r Notice to our CUSTOMERS Our December 3 1st Year end is fast approaching We ask for your cooperation in checking any outstanding balances and for your remittance to reach us before December 31st, 1975 BALL-MACAULAY Seaforth 527-0910 Clinton 482.3405 Hensali 262-2418 LAVENDER'S GARAGE Mill Street, Hensall To our many, many friends and loyal customers we say a sincere thank you for your friendship and loyal patronage during the last forty-odd years. We have sold our business and property to Mr. and Mrs. John Beishuizen who will continue to operate under the old name. We solicit your support of the new owners who we know will give you the same interested and friendly service we have tried to provide. We will be holding open house at the garage on Mill Street on Saturday, Dec. 13 — 1 to 4 p.m. so that you can meet John, Clara and their daughter Dianna. Coffee and doughnuts will be served Everybody is we/come ,M1111111=11 OPON HOMO :,.oxiPmr•VviformL0‘'.` .1.7t71,777.9474.. TRAPPER Wes Lenting displays one of 10 beaver pelts he will send to the Ontario Trapper Association auction in North Bay this year. , Hensall receives loan for sewer projects Early riser by Gordon Bagley Around 5:30 a,m, every mor- ning between the months of November and February Wes Lenting, 171 Richmond St,, Hensall, paddles his canoe quietly across the ink-black waters of Hay swamp. There are 100 acres of land under four feet of water in the swamp — trees are dying — and according to Wes, the water is still rising because beaver build dams there; stopping the normal run-off, making a community of dams and huts for themselves; creating a nuisance for surrounding farmers. Wes is a varmint's early morning enemy. He sets traps and carries a gun. He's been in the business of catching furry animals with double-spring foot Unit 2 Hensall UCW Unit I were guests at the December meeting of Unit II of Hensall United Church Women when Christmas was the theme, Teachers attend Canadian studies About 200 delegates attended a conference on Canadian Studies sponsored by the Federation of Women Teachers' Associations of Ontario, November 21 and 22 at the Royal York Hotel, Toronto. Attending from this area were Mrs. Mary Jacobe, Zurich Ontario of Hensall Public School and Miss Valerie Thomson and Mrs. Maude Connon of Stephen Central School. Keynote speaker was Dr. David Lewis, former NDP leader. He discussed the Canadian Mosaic at the opening session 9:00 a.m. Saturday. Other speakers included, Margaret Campbell, MLA for Toronto St. George, The Christmas meeting of Hurondale WI was held on December 9 at Usborne Central School. Mrs. June Stewart, who was chairman for the meeting, gave a Christmas message, The motto which had been prepared by Mrs. Marion Porter and read by Mrs, Elizabeth Lamport was "Let there be joy, joy is the heart of Christmas." Mrs. Jo-Anne Dinney, spoke briefly on different Christmas legends, the Christmas tree, fire logs, candles, roses and the mistletoe. She then demonstrated the making of a Christmas table center-piece, and gave many timely hints on making decorations for the home, She was thanked by Mrs. Erlma Keller. Mrs, Ila Love read an article from the "Federated News", and a sing song of Christmas carols traps 15 years. It's a hobby he picked up following his dad around the bush in the Ailsa. Craig district where he grew up, This is the first year he's trapped beaver, He applied to the Department of Natural. Resources for a "quota", They said he could take 10 of them and he has, "I don't like to take them," he says, "but they're a nuisance to the farmers, and if I don't, someone else will. "I check the traps every day. Some trappers set their traps and only return after two or three days. I don't believe in that kind of cruelty. I take my gun and shoot them from a distance. That way they don't see me coming and hurt themselves trying to wrestle out of the trap. Wes, who makes his living Grace Drummond, Unit leader, was in the chair and she opened the meeting by reading a poem on Christmas. The devotional was lead by Pearl Passmore who read a story, "The Rebirth of Ben- David." The scripture was given by Mary Goodwin and carols were sung. A thank you card was received from Mildred McNaughton and Grace thanked all who had helped with past activities. The collection was taken and dedicated. The program began with an Action Song, Pat Venner read an original story, "Christmas Surprise", and Elva Forrest gave several readings on, "What is Christmas?" Following this more carols were sung. Shirley McAllister, UCW president, thanked Grace for her contributions as Unit leader for the past two years and presented her with a gift. Pat Venner presented Shirley with a scroll as president of the UCW for 1975-76. Christmas lunch was served by Grace, Mona Alderdice and Kay Mock. unit 4, Hensall UCW Mrs. Kennedy was hostess for the December meeting of Unit 4 of Hensall UCW. Mrs. James McAllister opened the meeting with a poem, "A Christmas Prayer". Mrs. Eric Luther was in charge of the devotional, and chose as the topic, "Roads to Bethlehem". She was assisted by Mrs. Erratt, Mrs. Purdy, Mrs. Harburn, Mrs. Sherritt, Mrs, Riley and Mrs. Armstrong. Christmas carols were sung throughout the devotional, with Mrs. Mickle accompanist, Fifty-one visits to sick and shut-ins were made during the month. Mrs. Erratt expressed thanks to Mrs. McAllister on behalf of all present for her leadership all through the years. Young People meet The High School group of Hensall United Church met in the Fellowship Hall Sunday evening for an evening of games. Lunch was served by Deana, Cheryl, and Paul. with Mrs. Fern Dougall and Miss Anne Brodie accompanying was enjoyed. Mrs. Louise Oke sang "Silent Night" in German, A humorous reading on Christmas in a home was given by Mrs. Mary Rowcliffe followed by an instrumental by Sandra Stewart. During the business session, which followed the program, Mrs. Jean Mills gave a report on the executive meeting held in Hensel!. It was decided to give $25 to the Huron County Children's Aid Society, Final arrangements were made for the birthday party for Blue Water Rest Home, December 16, at 7 o'clock. The January meeting will be held at A.R,C, Industries, Dash.. wood, at 1 o'clock. Cars will assemble at the Fine Station at Exeter North at 12:30, January 28, inspecting the quality of seed for Thompson Elevators, Hensall, is a member of the Ontario Trap- pers Association. According to DTA chairman,, Elmer Trick, Clinton, there are 8,000 registered trappers in that organization, and the numbers are growing. Wes shoots a trapped beaver in the head. You shoot it in the head so the pelt isn't damaged, A beaver pelt is worth $43 if it's "no, 1" quality — "The graders look for a pelt with no holes in it, and the skin should be thick so the fur won't fall out after tanning, A good grader can size up quality just by picking a pelt up" Wes says,. The "graders" meet at the OTA's warehouse in North Bay five times a year, That's where buyers from all over the world The next meeting will be December 30 at 1 p.m. when members will sing carols at Queensway Nursing Home before meeting at the church. This meeting will conclude with supper; all members will bring sandwiches. United Church service Holy Communion was ad- ministered at the second Advent service of Hensall United Church conducted by Rev. Don Beck. The second Advent candle was lit by Joanne Pepper, signifying the Gifts of Christmas. Mrs, Doug Kyle was received into membership. The choir sang the anthem, "How lovely are the Messengers" with Mrs. John Turkheim at the organ. The meditation was on the topic, "More Love than we can Earn". Auxiliary treats shut-in members The Hensall Ladies' Legion Auxiliary met on Tuesday evening with the President Mrs. Mona Campbell presiding. Plans were finalized for "Children's Party" held Sunday December 7th. Arrangements were made to cater to a banquet in December. Plants will be sent to life members and shut-ins over the festive season. Members are selling tickets for the "Money Doll". The draw will be made on December 24th. The Mystery Prize was won by Wanda McClinchey and the Guessing Prize by Margaret Vanstone. The members ex- changed gifts and all enjoyed a Christmas lunch. Amber lodge enjoy carols Noble Grand Mrs. Bertha MacGregor presided over the meeting of Amber Rebekah on Wednesday evening assisted by the Vice Grand Mrs. Dorothy Parker, Jr, P.N.G. Mrs. Margaret Consitt gave a detailed report of the CPT committee meeting and the euchre party held recently, and stated a euchre party had been tentatively set for January 15th. Mrs. Dorothy Parkerreported for the visiting committee, The Treasurer Mrs. Dorothy Corbett gave a report of the Financial statement, The "Secret Pal" meeting will be held on January 7th when members will honour their Secret Pals. Following the business meeting Mrs. Margaret Ingram, financial secretary, presided over an entertainment program, Pianist Mrs. Evelyn MacBeath led in singing Christmas carols, after which •all joined in a Rebekah contest. Mrs. Belva Fuss per- formed 4 Christmas solos. Mrs, Ingram gave several readings on "How Christmas is celebrated in Austria, Iceland, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, and Colonial America,." The program concluded with carol singing and Mrs, Inez MeEwen distributed the gifts from the Christmas tree, Refreshments were served in the lower hall. gather to purchase muskrat, mink, raccoon,fox, coyote, bear and beaver, for high fashion clothing. The OTA graders sold the in- ternational buyers $10 million worth of fur last year according to chairman Trick. "The Japanese and Italians buy a lot of 'coon," he says. "The Germans and Russians like the fox, and the English buy a lot of muskrat." "Prime raccoon pelts fetched $18-$25 each last year," chairman Trick says. "Fox got $28-$35, muskrat, $3 for a small one — the English buy a lot of small ones," Wes says he uses the double- spring foot trap to catch fox, muskrat,raccoon and beaver, ' "The fox is the hardest to catch because he's wily," Wes ex- plains. "You have to take extra precautions when you set a trap for fox. You can't smoke a cigarette and leave the butt laying around — the fox won't come near if he smells that. You bait him with half rotten chicken, they can smell it for miles." Wes says the fox isn't hard to keep in a trap once you catch him. "His legs are long and thin but his feet are big and knobby — he can't pull loose like a beaver; beaver paws taper like a man's hand." Wes uses the old type of foot trap. Chairman Trick says there is a newer type on the market. The new trap is attached to a wire that's anchored under water. When the beaver is caught he instinctively runs to the water. The trap is equipped with a locking mechanism. The beaver runs along the guide wire and dives underwater. The locking mechanism allows him to go down, but the minute he tries to surface the lock fastens to the guidewire and holds him while he drowns. Queensway visitors "You bait a beaver with a fresh chunk of poplar," Wes says. "They have their own supply of poplar stored underwater but it gets waterlogged and tastes bitter, they'll go mad to get at the fresh stuff," Wes was born in Holland but he moved to Canada 25 years ago with his parents, Jacob and Dina Lenting. Wes' dad died last year, but his son recalls his father as a good woodsman. "He knew the woods alright," Wes says. "I guess you could call him a poacher of sorts. In Holland you can't hunt a farmer's land unless you're rich and can pay the owner. My father was just a working man, If you were a dentist or a doctor you could pay, if you couldn't you had to sneak one." "When dad came over here, he hunted a lot, and the trapping Dr. & Mrs. Robert Mickle of London spent Saturday with the former's mother, Mrs. Laird Mickle. Mrs. William Petty who recently underwent surgery in St, Joseph's Hospital, London, was able to return home last week. Presbyterian church service was conducted Sunday by Ian Johnston in the absence of Rev, Wilfred Jarvis, The sermon subject was "It is a Wise Man Who Knows His Own Son" Mrs. Malcolm Dougall presided at the organ. Mr, & Mrs. Eric Luther and members of the Salvation Army visited South Huron Hospital, Queensway Nursing Home and the Bluewater Home, Sunday, singing carols and treating patients. The staff of the Bank of Mon- treal held their annual Christmas party at the Pineridge Chalet Saturday evening. Ruth Petty of London spent the weekend with her parents Mr. & Mrs. Wm, Petty. Mrs. Elizabeth Volland and Greta and Amy Lammie at- tended the Canadian National Institute for the blind banquet in Clinton, Thursday. Mr. & Mrs. Tony Etue of London visited with Mrs. Elizabeth Volland and took her to visit Mr, & Mrs. Eldon Johnston, Leota and Jack of Brucefield. The Johnstons celebrated their grew out of that, it all just rubbed off on me." Wes' interest in trapping developed a new hobby too, one he's practiced three years now — taxidermy. He took an eight-week course at Fanshawe college, London, and mounted a pheasant, weasel and fish. When he was working on his pheasant, a London television station did a feature story on him. His father was alive then, "They saw it on the TV and said, "hey, that must be our Wes," he recalls, Today, he and his wife Ann, have four children, Michael, Robert, Linda and Patricia, and Michael, 13, already hunts on his own. "He hunts raccoon with a club he made for himself. It looks just like a cop's billy," Wes says, "He tracks them down to their hiding place in a hollow tree and , . ," 47th wedding anniversary, Monday. Local visitors with Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Schwalm, Mrs. Daisy Ivey and Mrs. Elizabeth Volland were Mr. & Mrs. Allan Miller, ..Mrs. Marion Sangster, Mrs. Irene Finlayson, Mrs, Edna Pepper, Mrs. Bona Clark, Mrs. Winnie Skea and David. Joan and Paul Dodds of Seaforth spent last weekend with their grandparents Mr. & Mrs. Sim Roobal. White Gift Services will be held at both Hensall and Chiselhurst United Churches Sunday and there will be a Carol Service at Hensall United Church at 7:30 p.m. Mr, Archie Noakes, well known Hensall resident for many years, observed his 89th birthday at his home here on Saturday December 6th. "Congrat- ulations" Mr. Noakes. Mrs. Pearl Petzke and Mrs. Rose Broderick of Exeter visited with the former's son-in-law and daughter Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Smith, It is one of the perversities of human nature that people have a far greater capacity for enduring disasters than for preventing them, even when the danger is plain and imminent. — J. William Fulbrighl. Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation will loan $2,116,489 plus $1,245,267 to the Ministry of Environment to assist in financing sewage treatment projects in three Ontario municipalities. Hensall is one of the villages named and will receive a loan of $705,460 and a grant of $392,956 for construction of three 12 acre oxidation ponds with related 4-H clubs The closing meeting of the Hensall 4-H Clubs, the Kneeded 7 and the Dough-doe's, was held at the Hensall United Church, December 2 when supper was enjoyed by all members, Plans were finalized for achievement Day, January 10. equipment, a pumping station, force mains and sanitary collector sewers. The loan is foi• a term of 40 years. Seaforth and the township of Eramosa are the other two municipalities receiving CMHC money through the Ministry of Environment. The money benefits the village of Hensall indirectly, CMHC funds help the Ministry of Environment pay back principal and interest on debentures — the .traditional way government raises money to finance public works projects. Hensall pays a portion of the Environment ministry's monthly principal interest bill. Because the CMHC grant is forgivable, the ministry's saving is passed in- directly, on to the municipality. HORSEPOWER — was the method of transporting more than one float in the Santa Claus Parade Satur- day. Shown at the reins of two fine-looking Belgians is Tom Penhale of Bayfield. He is accompanied by Ruth Ann Knights of Bayfield. T-A photo Hensall and district news CORRESPONDENTS Mrs. Hilda Payne, Phone 262-5018 Mrs. Bertha MacGregor, Phone 262-2025 Florist demonstrates Christmas decorations Church ladies celebrate Christmas Mr. & Mrs. Jim McQuade, Seaforth, with Dan Matthews. Beatrice Munn with Isobel Brintnell , Bella Drover and Bernice Lavery. Marg and Bill Ingram, Toronto with Mrs. Smillie. Mrs. John Rader and Mrs. Ray Rader, Vic and Lilly Dinnin visited Mrs. Kraft. Edna Cald- well, Exeter with Mrs. Sararas also Roy and Clara MacDonald, John and Iva Ridley, Chester and Ila Dunn with Vera Lammie, Anna Dilling was visited by Marg, Bruce, Wendy, Brenda, Brian and Christa Dilling of Sarnia. Leslie Mitchell visited his mother Louise Mitchell D.J. Cronin was with Dan Matthews; Mr, & Mrs. Ivan Taylor Kit- chener with Mrs. A. Taylor. Mrs. Taylor spent Saturday with her son Delbert at Exeter Sunday evening. Eric and Shirley Luther with • the Champ family of Salvation Army, London, entertained the residents in the evening. Monday members of the Reformed Church of Exeter visited at Queensway. Sunday, the Kinette Club brought plants for patients. They were presented by Sharon Doxtator. 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