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ministry operated check stations. The
data collected from these stations has
now been analyzed and has produced
some interesting results.
A total of 202 deer were examined
at the check stations this year - a
sizeable increase from the 148 check-
ed in 1985. The total county harvest
could be as high as 290 animals, since
not all successful hunters report their
harvest to us.
"Many of the hunters are surpris-
ed to find how young most deer
populations really are," said District
Biologist Mike Malhiot. "Only three
of the deer examined were five years
of age or older. Fawns and yearlings
comprised 64 per cent of the total
harves," Malhiot added.
Bucks represented 61 per cent of the
animals checked, the largest
weighing almost 100 km (218 lbs.)
dressed weight (122 km (2701bs.) live
weight). Four deer weighed in at over
90 km (200 lbs.) dressed weight.
District Manager Andy Houser
commented that "the Huron County
deer population, has been increasing
in size over the past few years and its
present age and sex structure con-
firms it is in a very healthy and pro-
ductive state".
The Ministry of Natural Resources
has been studyingthe movements and
habitat preferences of deer in Huron
County since 1985. As part of that
study, 17 deer have been captured,
ear tagged and fitted with radio col-
lars - 4 females with permanent col-
lars and 13 males with collrs that ex-
pand and fall off when the buck's neck
enlarges during mating season.
Until this year's hunt, five radio col-
lared deer had been killed - two by
dogs, two by vehicle collisions and one
by poachers.
During the 1986 hunt, four radio col -
red deer were taken by hunters. All
of these specimens were bucks which
had dropped their collars but were
still identifiable from their ear tags.
One animal, a yearling, had travell-
ed 56 km (35 miles) straight line
distance from his wintering yard.
The three does which were still
radio collared at the beginning of
November were particularity active
during the hunt. One animal travell-
ed a straight line distance of over 22
km (14 miles) over the course of the
hunt. Another deer moved over 8 km
(5 miles) into an area which she had
not previously visited.
For more information:
Mike Malhiot
District Biologist
Ministry of Natural Resources
R.R. 5
ham, Ontario
N(K; 2W0 .
Telephone: (519) 357-3131
1-800-265-3003 (area code 519 only)
Of Thamesville Herald
°S6ipka residents of annivorsary
Sy MRs. HUGH MOREHZ
Relatives from here attending an
open house wine and cheese party of
the Thamesville Herald 100th an-
niversary with present owners Orval
and Mae Schilbe, were his mother,
Mrs. Emma Schilbe, Zurich, and
sisters, Elsie and Jack Reder,
Bayfield, Marg and Bob Reid, Varna,
and Ken and Ortha .Baker, Shipka
area. The party was held Monday
November 24.
The first issue of the Herald was
printed Thursday, November 4, 1886,
and was established by two brothers
named Hutt. The first copy was a
seven column, four page sheet. Many
owners have operated the paper
through the years, but the Schilbe's
are the longest owners having it 23
years. Orval was born and raised and
attended school in the Zurich area.
The Schilbe's have four children,
Steven, Keith, Allan and Karen, all of
whom have helped at different jobs
as, they were growing up, to get the
paper out on time. Keith is now a
membertef the Herald staff.
Your correspondent had the
pleasure of reading the 100th anniver-
sary story in the Herald of November
19, 1986. I saw a picture of the
Washington hand press used to print
the first issue of the Herald.
It was interesting, also, to note a
column "From my study window," by
Rev. Earl Burr, minister of the
United Church in Thamesville. Earl
and his wife Eileen were former
Grand Bend area residents.
Achievement
Several Shipka area mothers and
friends attended the 4E1 Achievement
night held on Tuesday at Exeter
Public school. More than 200 attend-
ed from the various area 4H clubs,
Shipka area girls in the Grand Bend
II club were, Helen Warden, Connie
Russell, Pam -Dietrich, Angie
Zielman, Patti Desjardine, Elizabeth
Gaudio and Nancy Volk. Their
leaders were Joan Love and Bonn*
Hotson. During the program Huron
county Dairy Princess, Angela
Netherby, spoke to the group.
A film "Alone at Home" was en-
joyed by all. The posters and exhibits
were most interesting from the par-
ticipating clubs.
In the awards presentation, Connie
Russell of the Grand Bend II club
received an award for completing six
projects.
Personals
Hugh and I and a group of other
friends that included Les and Mar-
jorie Adams and Hedy Devine, all of
Exeter, Gertie and Melvin Stade and
Earl Stebbins, Dashwood area, Ken
and Gertie McCrae, Dashwood, met
for a social evening last week to help
Laura and Oscar Miller celebrate
their 81st birthdays at their home.
Their birthdates are November 21
and 29.
In' the fun time we played euchre
and solo.
Lunch refreshments included a bir-
thday cake with lighted candles and
all sang "Happy Birthday" to them.
GRADUATES — Katherine Leigh
Topp, daughter of Ralph and
Maryann, Ailsa Craig, graduated
November 21, 1986 from Con-
estoga College; Stratford campus
with a diploma in nursing.
Katherine is presently employed
by St. Joseph's Health Centre and
SRT Med Staff International in
Toronto.
By MRS. TOM KOOY
The sympathy of the community is
extended to the Drake family follow-
ing the death of Jim's father Mr.
William Drake of London.
Miss Wendi Horton, Toronto spent
a few days last week holidaying with
her mother Mrs. Linda Riley and Ben.
The UCW of the United Church will
hold their Christmas meeting Thurs-
day evening, December 4 beginning
with supper at 6:30 p.m. The men of
the congregation are invited also.
The euchre at Neil's school was
held November 24 with prize winners
as follows High score: Janet Hicks,
Joe Carter, Lone hands: Andy
Thompson (playing a lady's card),
Charlie Rollings. Low score:
Margaret Carter, George Cunn-
ingham, Lucky score: Marian
Thompson.
The next euchre will be December
8 at 8:30 p.m.
By MARY CHESSEIL
The children and youth of Varna
Church led the special White Gift wor-
ship service on Sunday on the theme
"Hope Through Giving". Scott Kirton
led the call to worship; Krista McAsh
and Sandra Coultis were prayer
leaders. Heather Laurie lit the candle
of repentance. Scripture from Lu e
was read by Susan Kirton andDarryn
McAsh.
The Junior class shared their
hopes, and the Senior class
demonstrated how the Mission and
Service funds are used for hospital
chaplains, small field hospital in
underdeveloped countries, and a Kids
Warm Line in Kingston that children
alone in a house can call for help or
reassurance.
Rev. Parker gave a short sermon
the difference acceptance of Jesus as
Lord and Saviour has made in the
lives of people he has met, bringing
joy in living even to a woman confin-
ed to hospital for years.
A procession of children and adults
presented their gifts and offerings
during the singing of 0 Come All Ye
Faithful.
Euchre
There were 13 tables of euchre in
play at the Orange Lodge euchre par-
ty on Friday evening. High prizes
were won by Eleanor McAsh and
Aldie Crich; low by Rachel Johnston
and Elva Peck. Draw prize winners
were Retta Baird (two), Grace
McClinchey, Nettie McClinchey, Bill
McAsh and Bob Reid.
Personals
Roy and Gertie Elliott of Wiarton
spent Friday night and Saturday with
Florence Elliot, Norman and Walter
Smith.
XI Gamma Nu
Sorority meets
November 25 Xi Gamma Nu met at
the home of Janice Brock. Eileen
Miron was hostess for the evening.
With their program being on Africa,
Veronica Gryseels and Gail Jongkind
invited Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Smith,
as their speakers. Mr. and Mrs.Smith
were in Senegal (French West Africa )
visiting her son Peter Frayne and his
family.
They gave a very informative
description of the place and its
lifestyle. They also showed pictures,
currency and some fabric they
brought along. R was all very int
teresting. After a short business
meeting, lunch was served by Janice
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VISIT VILLA — Stu • ants o t e ... ars Inn ursery Sc ool visited
The Villa nursing home, Thursday. Above, Aron Beattie and Jessica
Von Rtiay are presenting a Christmas card to 97 year-old Oliver
MacKay. T -A photo -
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Leslie Bailey and Cam Deline display some of
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Damage s25,000 in Granton fire
y MRS. E. SUMMERS
A Granton area couple and their
seven children escaped from a burn-
ing farmhouse without injury early
Wednesday after the roof caught fire
and flames spread through the attic.
Addie Blankestijn, his wife and
children ranging in age from eight to
19, were asleep when the fire broke
out at the RR 2 Granton, home, pro-
bably because of a chimney spark.
"I woke up with a start and I smell-
ed something burning and noticed
that the paint on the stairwell was
bubbling. I knew we had a problem,"
Blankestijn said.
"I have a feeling a spark from the
chimney fell onto the roof and
gradually smouldered and built up
heat and flames".
Firefighters estimate damage at
$25,000 to the roof, attic and insula-
tion. The family was back in the home
Wednesday night.
Blankestijn said he awoke about 2
a.m. smelling smoke shortly before
one of three smoke detectors in the
home activated. His wife scrambled
to get the three daughters on the se-
cond floor out safely.
"When I realized what was happen -
ing, I yelled 'fire' and rounded up the
boys and grabbed what I could. I saw
the flames and heat on the roof and
I stood with a garden hose and tried
to water it down but it was too hot by
then.
Bob Pincombe, fire chief for the
Granton and community fire depart-.
ment, said he could not pinpoint a
cause for the blaze.
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Church news
At the Granton United Church, the
Rev. Bruce Pierce was in charge of
the morning service and entitled his
sermon, "The Virgin's Womb". The
virgin birth was a sign of the Diety of
God.
In the childrens time, the minister
asked them "How do you know there
is a God?" Some of the answers were
the following; "The Bible says there
is a God"; "You just know that He's
there"; "He gave us Jesus," "The
beautiful sunrises and stars."
Court Valentine
The members of Court Valentine
L1861 met for their annual Christmas
party, on Tuesday evening at the For -
resters Restaurant. Following a
delicious turkey dinner with all the
trimmings, the members and their
guests enjoyed some contests, a quiz
and an exchange of gifts.
Plans have•finalized for catering to
the firemen's Christmas banquet.
Donations were accepted for the
Cancer Cupboard in London.
Personals
A farewell community party
honouring Al and Marg Cocquyt was
held at Wesley United Church on Fri-
day evening. Following progressive
euchre the guests of honor were
presented with a VCR. Al and Marg
have moved to Cambridge.
Interesting results in
review of deer hunt
During the recent Huron County
controlled deer hunt, the Ministry of
Natural Resources requested the
assistance of successful hunters, ask-
ing them to bring their deer to
Form auxiliary
at the Villa
At the second organizational
meeting of volunteers held at the Ex-
eter Villa November 25, it was decid-
ed to form an auxiliary. Organiza-
tions in town and area are asked to
send members to a meeting to be held
January 20, 1987, to form an auxiliary
to assist.
Mrs. Beth Jamieson, recreational
co-ordinator. Private individuals are
also invited to be on the auxiliary.
Programming of the many volunteers
who have indicated their desire to
help, requires an auxiliary.
Planning monthly schedules will
greatly facilitate activities at the
Villa. This is not a fund raising group.
The community of Exeter has
responded in a very generous way to
support the Villa.
Help of an auxiliary is needed to
channel all the resources of the com-
munity in the best possible way' to
maintain a happy, healthy environ-
ment for the residents of the Villa.
JI.anhi Seniors
Your response to the recent survey re - low-cost housing was
overwhelming. Any interested seniors either renters or
landlords living in Exeter or surrounding community who did
not receive a survey form and wish to receive one contact Eldon
Heywood 235-0720 or Garnet Hicks 235-2438.
A special thanks to those who assisted in the survey program.
Ervin Sillery Chairman A. Garnet Hicks Secretary
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