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an loves creat. g canoes
Blyth
By James Friel ago and has since sold canoes to enthusiasts
across the country to British Columbia.
"They're basically made out of cedar
strips but I have used redwood and sitka
spruce for the sheathing," said Bruce. The
gunwales were made of white ash. He finds
the wood can be cut smaller and still retain
its strength.
Bruce tries to ensure all the fasteners us-
ed in his canoes are rustproof brass and
stainless steel and the seats are of cane.
The -cedar is shipped from B.C. at enor-
mous expense and takes about six months
from the order date to its reception. Bruce
akes the 1 niing anod and d ag and saws rom rough
o
sheets by p g
result to the thin cedar strips the canoes are
built with,
He uses a resin glue to edge glue the strips
onto one of the forms he has in his workshop
and then applies two coats of marine var-
nish. He then rolls the as yet delicate struc-
BLYTH =Few will disagree that one of the
most potent Canadian images is that of a
canoe gliding across a placid lake while ear-
ly morning mists are burnt off by a glorious
red sun hanging low and huge on the
horizon.
Canoeing has been a part of our heritage,,
from the birch bark canoes made for river
travel by inland Indians to the large craft
used by the fur trading courier du bois.
And interest seems to be expanding
among modern Canadians if the number of
canoes attached to car roofs is any .indica-
tion. All are united in their feeling that for
sheer peaceful enjoyment and for getting
back to nature, canoeing is probably the
best sport to be involved in.
Bruce Falconer of Blyth is a canoeist who
has extended his passion beyond the
peaceful voyages to the contemplative con-
struction of beautiful cedar strip canoes.
"I've been a canoeist for several years ture onto a cradle to work on the inside.
and being a woodworker, I eventually made When that is completed, one piece of six
a set of forms and started putting them ounce fiberglass is fit snugly about the
together," he explained. canoe and hot resin is applied to the cloth
Bruce took the plunge about seven years which then melts and bonds to the canoe.
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Fitting the fiberglass to the canoe is the
only job throughout the process with which
Bruce requires assistance. Hensually uses
the services of his wife or daughter, or asks
an available friend to help complete the in-
tricate task.
The Blyth man sells his efforts at around a
$1,000 for a 16 foot canoe depending on the
amount and nature of any customizing.
He has also expanded the available
models he has for sale. His first 18 foot
canoe has just been completed - previously
he made only 16 footers, capable of holding
about 800 pounds - and he also offers craft
with what are termed "sturgeon noses."
"As far as performance goes, I've had
them both in choppy water and I can't tell
the difference. It's just a different nose," he
said.
During the years Bruce has collected
blueprints for many styles of canoe but said
the changes required for these different
styles are too costly.
"Basically, I don't make paddles," he ad-
ded, "but I do customize the odd paddle by
putting paintings and names on them."
Don't get the idea Bruce's canoes, as
beautiful pieces of craftsmanship, are
unable to take the rigours sometimes en-
countered by the canoeist -.In all the years
he has been producing them, Bruce has yet
to have a broken plank.
"When people buy them, I say I don't want
to see them with an unmarked canoe,
because a canoe should be in the water."
As the demands of his construction com-
pany are gradually phased out, more time
can be spent with his hobby. "I enjoy it, I
just enjoy it immensely. I love talking about
canoes and to canoers," he smiled.
Pee Wees
oust Exeter
Blyth Pee Wee's skated to a 3 - 1 victory
over the visiting Exeter team on Saturday.
There was exciting end-to-end action until
Blyth opened the scoring late in the first
period.
Ricky Howson scored from in front of the
Exeter net after passes by Jeff Bromley and
Shane Taylor.
Time after time smooth skating
defenceman Scott Cronin broke up Exeter
rushes and moved the•puck out of the Blyth
zone. With just 19 seconds left in the second
period Blyth went ahead 2 - 0 with Shane
Taylor scoring from Ricky Howson and
Daryl Elliott. The two teams traded goals in
the third period with Ricky Howson scoring
his second of the game, set up by Shane
Taylor. Strong forechecking by Blyth for-
wards Art Bos and Troy Chambers
throughout the game helped keep Exeter off
the scoresheet.
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Bruce Falconer of Blyth displays the interior of a cedar strip canoe he made as a hobby.
Bruce has been turning out these beautiful pieces of craftsmanship for about seven
years. "I just enjoy it immensely," he says. ( James Friel photo)
UCW .end group in celebration
A spirit of warm fellowship pervaded the
atmosphere in the Blyth United Church
lounge on Dec. 4. The occasion was the last
meeting of the Onward UCW Unit before
reorganization in January.
UCW members, and three guests, enjoyed
a covered dish luncheon. Rey. Ken Bauman
presided at the head of the table. The
luncheon was enchanced by Joanne Bauman
who helped serve food and Ruby Philp who •
played a medley of Christmas songs.
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Vera Hesselwood gave the call to worship
and Ella Richmond played the piano for
carol singing.
Mrs. Richmond also read the scripture •
and prayer and Alma Madill presented the
meditation, "Look at. Christmas." It
reminded everyone to think upon'Christmus
and what they should see in the celebratioh.
Betty Nethery and Melda McElroy sang a
duet, "Silent Night." Leader Evelyn Smith
asked the 13 people present to respond to the
roll call, "What Christmas means to me."
Mary Wighti:nan thanked Mrs. Smith for
her fine leadership, during the unit's Wm,'
year term, and presented her with a gift. c
Mrs. Smith expressed appreciation for the •
support given to her by her unit, and also
regret for not being able to be very active
for several weeks in UCW work, due to
impending surgery.
The outstanding reports. on the meetings
and financer for the past two years Of
Secretary Ferne McDowell and Treasurer
Mari East, have helped to keep Onward,
progressing onward.
Those not able to attend the meeting will
be pleased to learn that the travelling apron
brought in a tidy sum from its money
patches. A special thanks goes out to
everyone who contributed.
Lois Elliott attends meeting
The 'Blyth Women's Institute (WI) met on
Dec. 6 at the Memorial Hall. A pot luck
dinner was enjoyed by everyone. .
Guest speaker for the evening was Area
Vice President Lois Elliott of Clinton. Her
topic was public relations.
Jean Nethery reported on the London
Area Institute Conference at St. Marys.
Vera Badley gave a reading. A solo was
sung by Adeline Campbell, accompanied by
Ruby Philp.
The WI will meet again on Jan. 3 at 2 p.m.
Special guests will be Betty Battye and her
gymnasts. Please remember the change of
time.
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