HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1989-04-11, Page 22Wroxeter man would like
o see wild turkeys in area
A Wroxeter man hopes to start a
local committee which could see
w4ld turkeys reintroduced in this
area.
When it comes to wild turkeys,
Kevin Townsend knows what he it
talking about. For the past two
years he has beers the first hunter to
bag a wild turkey at a controlled
hunt near Trenton.
What's so difficult about hunting
wild turkeys? Plenty, says Mr.
Townsend. Despite an awkward
appearance, the wild turkey is a
wily bird that can travel at great
speeds.
In fact, the bird is so clever, that
hunters must dress entirely in cam-
ouflage clothing, even to the gun
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SPORTSMEN'S
HORSESHOES
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Horseshoe players from far and
wide competed last Saturday at the
Wingham Sportsmen°s Club.
Roger Christie of Ilderton and
Jack Britnell, Staffa, won the 'A'
division, recording five victories.
Bob Saunders of Arthur and
Lorne Hamilton, Wingham, were
second at three wins and a plus of
56, while Jack Ward of Monkton
and Bernie Bender Sr of Hanover
were third with three wins and a
plus of 39.
In fourth spot were Ed Teschke of
Kitchener and Harold Pridham,
Staffa, two wins and a plus of 110.
Wayne and Jo -Ann Woods of Ches-
ley were fifth at one win and a -plus
of 117 and Ivan Gardner and Leon
Russell, both of Wingham, were
sixth with one win and a plus of
102.
In the 'B' category, Bernie Bender
Jr. of Hanover and Barry Diehl,
Holmesville, took top spot with five
wins.
Eugene Kuntz of Walkerton and
Jim Wickens, Wingham, were sec-
ond with three wins and a plus of
74, while Ken Lee of Waterloo and
Bob Gavreluk of Wingham had
three wins and a plus of 39 for third
place.
Scott Woods of Chesley and
Larry Cerson, Wingham, were
fourth at two wins and a plus of 92.
Fred Wickens of Kitchener and Jim
Rivett, Dungannon, had two wins
and a plus of 70 for a fifth -place fin-
ish, while Laverne Hoegy of Dublin
and Garnett Diehl of Holmesville
rounded out the scoring in sixth at
no wins and a plus of 149.
The next horseshoe tournament
will be Saturday, April 22, at 1 p.m.
Page 613 - The Wingham Advance -Times, April 11, 1989
BATTER BOY—Robbie Douglas handed over a pail of pancake
batter to flapjack maker Anna Mae Kieffer at last Saturday's Bel -
more Maple Syrup Festival. Over 2,000 hungry pancake lovers
attended the festival Saturday, while 600 senior citizens attended
Thursday's seniors' day.
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By Christine Gibson
Spring is in the air and we sure
have been busy at the day centre.
Our ceramics program is beginning
to turn out some interesting results,
Last Wednesday evening, we
held an appreciation dinner for all
of our volunteers. After a delicious
meal, Wingham's Police Chief
Robert Wittig, our guest speaker for
the evening, made us all aware of
elderly abuse in our community.
To end off the evening, our guest
performers, "The Stewed Prunes",
entertained with a few songs. We
regret to announce that the group
announced its retirement following
the performance.
Volunteers are our biggest asset
and we, the staff and clients, appre-
ciate their time, dedication and ser-
vice.
Last Thursday, we loaded the bus
and headed over to Belmore to
enjoy some delicious pancakes and
maple syrup. Everyone enjoyed the
meal and exhibits at the festival.
This Tuesday and Wednesday, we
will be setting up a quilt and tying
it. This quilt will be added to the
many crafts to be sold at our annual
craft and bake sale in November.
The Thursday program this week
will be cancelled to allow hospital
auxiliary volunteers to set up for
the spring rummage sale. The cen-
tre will be closed on Friday as well
for the sale.
The next foot clinic is scheduled
for April 26. Please call 3574440 or
357-1445 for an appointment.
Our thanks are extended to Fire
Chief Harley Gaunt for the work-
shop at the fire hall last Monday.
We all found it very interesting.
Our tenth anniversary is fast
approaching. On the afternoon of
April 20, we will be hosting an
open house in celebration of 10
years of service. Plan to now attend
for an afternoon of reminiscing and
celebration.
To lighten your mood: "If April
showers bring May flowers, what
do May Flowers bring? Pilgrims!!!"
ONLY FIVE HOTELS
In May of 1894, it was -announced
that the license commissioners for
this riding had refused to grant a
license to the Park House. Wing -
ham was going to have only five
hotels that year.
Helping
make a
difference
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BE BEATEN
Medical
oratory
Technology
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Laboratory Week
marked at hospital
barrel. Hunters also must perfect
the turkey call to lure the birds into
range.
Until the turn of the century, wild
turkeys roamed the area, says Mr.
Townsend. But between destroying
their bush habitat and overhunting,
all the toms and hens eventually
were shot.
It is only in the past few years
that the Ontario Ministry of Natu-
ral Resources, in conjunction with
° the Ontario Federation of Anglers
and Hunters, has reintroduced wild
turkeys to the province.
The program has been so success-
ful that populations of wild turkeys
now are established in several
Southern Ontario locations. A two-
week spring hunt has been held in
the Trenton area since 1986 and
now seasons will open in the Sim-
coe, Barrie and Cambridge areas in
May of this year.
A free, educational seminar on
wild turkey biology and hunting
techniques will be held Sunday,
April 23, at Fanshawe College, Lon-
don.
Sponsored by the federation of
anglers and hunters, the all -day
seminar will feature speakers on
wild turkey biology, calling and -
hunting techniques, ethics and safe-
ty procedures.
Instructors for the seminar are
Mr. Townsend and outdoor . writer
and turkey authority Joe Weaver.
Attendance at the semipr is
mandatory for anyone wishing to
hunt wild turkeys in Ontario. Par-
ticipants who pass a ministry of
natural resources hunting safety
test at the conclusion of the seminar
will receive a certificate.
Those interested in attending the
seminar or becoming part of the
committee to reintroduce wild
turkeys to this area, are asked to
contact Mr. Townsend.
A total of 50 participants have
registered so far and the course has
room for approximately 200. The
seminar begins at 8:30 a.m. in Room
D-1060 at the college, 1460 Oxford
Street East in London. There is no
admission charge and participants
may register between 8 and 8:30
a.m.
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JUNIOR BANTAMS
The Peaches lead the league with
6,019 pinfall points, followed by the
Grapes, 5,166, the Plums, 4,413, the
Berries, 4,062, Apples, 3,755 and the
Pears, 3,310.
Evie Matz rolled the high single
of 171 for thegirls- and the high
double of 315 went to Mandy
Anger.
Jeremy Hickey had the boys'
high single of 145 and Darryl
Marks had the high double of 238.
BANTAMS
The Mums lead the playoff
standings with 4,976 points. 'they
are followed by the Roses, 4,609,
the Pansies, 3,656, the Asters, 3,568,
the Violets, 3,506 and the Pansies,
4,233.
Jill Baynton rolled the high single
of 169 for the girls and the high
double_of 337, Scott McPherson had
the high single of 120 for the boys
and the high double of 238.
JUNIORS
The Gutter Balls lead the league
with 6,092 pinfall points, followed
by, the Devils, 5,466, the Mega Pow-
ers, 5,243 and the Floyds, 3,431.
National Medical Laboratory
Week was observed recently at
Wingham and District Hospital.
This year, laboratory technolo-
gists planned their awareness cam-
paign to coincide with cancer
month, April, With the national
theme being "Helping Makes a
Difference".
Much of the work done in medi-
cal laboratories today involves the
research, detection, treatment and
monitoring of cancer.
Locally, medical technologists
• took part by presenting a poster
and pamphlet campaign. They also
sold daffodils for the Canadian
Cancer Society, handed out crayons
and coloring sheets to children vis-
iting the laboratory and served
complimentary cake to staff at
Wingham and District Hospital.
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Thurs. Apr. 13
Fri. Apr. 14
Sat. Apr. 15
Mon. Apr. 17
Tues. Apr. 18
Wingham Board of Police Commissioners, 3:00
p.m., Town Hall.
Wingham Area Fire Board, 8:30 p.m, Fire Hall.
Spring Rummage Sale for Auxiliary to Wingham &
District Hospital, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Mixed Darts, everyone welcome, 8:30 p.m. at
Wingham Legion.
Spring Rummage Sale for Auxiliary to Wingham &
District Hospital, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Dance, Bluevale Hall, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., "Tiffins
Orchestra". Ladies please bring lunch, $5.00 per
couple.
Benefit dance for Bob and Donna Wattam, Brussels
Community Centre, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Ladies please
bring lunch.
Teeswater Lioness 3rd Anniversary Dance. Pro-
ceeds for community betterment.
Annual Meeting of the Wingham Figure Skating
Club will be held 8:00 p.m. Lockridge Arena.
Euchre Party at Wingham Legion at 8:00 p.m.
$1.50 per person.
Annual Meeting of the Auxiliary to Wingham and
District Hospital at 1:00 p.m. in the Nurses' Train-
ing Centre. Everyone welcome.
Turnberry Township Council, 7:30 p.m., Township
Office.
Morris Township Council, 7:30 p.m., at the Town-
ship Municipal Building.
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