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Wingham Advance-Times, 1980-03-19, Page 6. f BEAVER DAMAGE has been heavy in the Lakelet area this winter. These large, beautiful, hard maples, each about 18 inches In diameter and worth about $100, have been killed as a result of beavers girdling them. Other colonies of beavers have built a dam about eight feet high in a municipal drain east of Lakelet.by Arnold Gadke) Beaver damage trees in the Lakelet area Beaver damage has been • heavy in the Lakelet area this winter, Arnold Gadke reports. Mr. Gadke said the beaver have used up the available poplar trees and now are getting into stands of hard maple, cutting down the smaller trees and destroying larger ones by girdling. He said maples up to 18 inches in diameter and worth about $100 each have been destroyed in this manner, making them worthless as lumber.. ' He also reported that another colony of beavers has built a dam about eight feet high -in a municipal drain east of Lakelet. . Mr. Gadke said he felt the Ministry of Natural Resources was mote interested in protecting the beaver than helping the landowners, claiming that a trapper who wanted to go in and trap the beaver had been refusedca i MRS. ALLAN GRIFFITH licence. However a spokesman for the ministry said this is not the case. "We have a couple trappers in that area now and if the trappers don't handle it we'll go in and do it ourselves," Bob Pegg, a conservation officer at the Wingham District Of- fice, reported. ' He said at the present time anyone who wants to come in and apply for a trapping licence can get one. The only requirements are that an applicant be over age 16,, and qualified to carry a firearm. He also declared that rumors about the ministry `planting' the beaver there are completely unfounded. "We get accused of that," he said, but what actually happens is that the beaver work their way down from other areas. "We're willing to help out any time," if a landowner, is having trouble with beaver, Wroxeter Personals Mrs. Ron Larsen and children of Sarnia and Mrs. Glenn . McKercher of Jamestown visited one day last week with the latter's mother, Mrs. George Griffith, and --Miss Margaret Griffith. Mrs. Bonnie MacDougall of Burlington, Garry Gibson of Oshawa visited on the weekend with their father, Gordon Gibson, and their mother, Mrs. Gibson, in Listowel Memorial Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Eaton of Seaforth visited at the home of of het ttee'a sister, Mr. and Mrs. Allan Griffith. Mrs. Ken Hoffman of Toronto visited on the 1 weekend with Mrs. George , Griffith and Miss Margaret Griffith. The McMichael. Sisters entered the Paddyfest step - dancing competition. in Listowel and received first prize for their group. Janice placed second for solo clan:` cing. As a result of this they were asked to perform at the Fiddlers' Jamboree in the Listowel Arena on Friday night. Janice also entered the Miss - Paddyfest contest as Miss Wingham Kinsmen and was second runner-up. All the contestants were part of the Paddyfest parade on Satur- day. St.PauI's church (ANGLICAN) WINGHAM John Street at Centre Street The Rectory The Rev. John T.M. Swan L Th. THE ANGLICAN PARISH OF WINGHAM AND BELGRAVE ST. PAUL'S CHURCH, WINGHAM SUNDAY, MARCH 23 *Passion Sunday 8:30 a.m. — Holy Eucharist 10:00 a.m. — Sunday School 11:00 a.m. — Sung Eucharist and Sermon broadcast over•C.K.N.X, Radio Tuesday. March 25th (The Annunciation) 10:00 a -m. — Holy Eucharist 1 e • CANADIAN CITIZENSHIP APPLICATIONS 7; ENQUIRIES A atizenship macer will be present to take applications for citizenship OM ager enquiries. AT PLACE: Kincardine Town Heal DATE Wednesday, March 28. two TiliitE3asn.Yi4pan REQUIREMENTS: Yaw Passport (Landing Cardl. 2 Pictures 1%" a 1 i:" pias 14" Signature Strip FEE: *I5.©0 per Application For r vs caeaar rrrrsrrrraiirdem Phone) London 11794334 although he noted that a land- owner can refuse to have beaver trapped on his property if he doesn't mind them being there. He added that beaver have been getting into a lot of trout streams around the district. For the first couple of years their dams provide good trout habitat, he said, but after that the coarser species of fish move in and eventually the pond will silt up and turn into a beaver meadow. Mr. Pegg said the ministry is working with landowners around the district in an effort to protect the trout streams. He invited anyone who is experiencing problems with beaver to contact the ministry. Day Centre News ••: St9 Stephen's. t�►a�. : rneilts ih church Three lively days were spent at the Day Centre for the' Homebound this weekk. The groups are preparing care- fully for the spring craft sale by trying a variety of new ideas. Needlepoint and rug booking were two craft ideas started by the Tuesday group. The Thursday group is working diligently on ceramics with Anita Mahe. Members are preparing a variety of kitchenware, Sesame Street characters and children's gifts. A variety of vases and mugs have been made. GORRIE—The March meeting of St. Stephen's Anglican Guild was held in the lower hall of the church. Mrs. Jasper Farrish opened the meeting with the Lord's Prayer. Mrs. Roland Bennett was in charge of devotions. She chose faith as her !topic and quoted Brussels UCW unit meets BRUSSEI S—The afternoon unit of the Brussels United Church, Women met at the home of Miss Laura Lucas on Tuesday of last week with 11 members present. The president called the meeting to order by reading a' poem and Mrs. Marie Mc- Taggart convened the devotions. A11 members joined in singing a hymn,.followed by prayer. Several short reading were offered by Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Steffler, Mrs. Taylor, Mrs. Ritchie and Mrs. Evans. A Bible study on Psalm 24 was conducted by Mrs. Mc- Taggart with members taking part in general discussion and interpretation. Mrs. Cudmore continued the study of Japan when she outlined the events in the lives and work of the Witmars, missionaries in Japan, who attended the annual Presbytery. in Goderich and took an active part in the program. At present Mr. Witmer is attending Em- manuel College until May when he will graduate. He, his Japanese wife and their two children will then return to Japan in missionary work. A great 'deal of respect and obedience is demanded of Japanese young, people. The Witmars feel that Canadians have more individual freedom of choice and aren't expected tp follow a pattern already drawn by their parents. As a rule, Japanese girls are ex- pected to stay home after - marriage and be homemakers. Very few, continue in the work force, another contrast to Canadian Customs. • During the business portion of the meeting it was an- nounced that Lenten study services will be held in the United Church hall each. Sunday evening at 7:30. Mrs. Evans offered a reading, 'What Is an Atheist?'. Following a hymn, Mrs. Cudmore closed the meeting with prayer and refreshments. were served. Plans are underway to take the three groups to the Belmore Maple .Syrup Festival on Thursday, April 10. This `Seniors' Day' will feature pancakes and maple syrup, crafts, quilting displays and an entertainment put on by seniors. A foot clinic will be held at the Day Centre March 19 for seniors who are unable to clip their own nails. On March 31 a drivers' clinic will be held for our volunteer drivers. We en- courage all drivers to attend. The clinic will run from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. and the topics discussed will be client., transport and care, insurance policies and the satisfaction which can be drived from volunteering. Belgrave Belgrave friends are sorry ' that Harold Keating is a patient in Wingham and District Hospital. Many ta*, and women of the Bible whit through faith, had followed God's promises. She closed bye saying a person nsust have a constant daily faith if he is to receive results from prayer. The words of the prayer -hymn, 'O for a faith that will not shrink'. were read by Mrs. Farrish. Sixteen members and one visitor opened the business portion by answering the roll call with a St. Patrick's verse. oe... 'Bennett gave the secretary's report, followed by Mrs. Merrill Fisher's treasurer's report. The lun- cheons which are held each month have been well at- tended during the winter months. The next lime aan will be held in the lower hall March 27 from 11:45 until 1. Tickets are $4.00 each and everyone is invited to a hot roast beef lunch. A short discussion followed about the annual craft show and sale to be held April 19 commencing at 10 a.m. The ,. Guild bake sale will start at 11 a.m. this year instead of after lunch. Mrs. Bennett asked everyone, both in the church group and the community, to start collecting items to be donated for the church auction BELGRAVE II The Bedside Knotters held their fifth meeting at the East Wawanosh Public School, Bel - grave. Before' the meeting started the members got caught up 'or worked on their second macrame articles. . The members answered the roll call, which was, "How our final room arrangement achieves balance, proportion and a center of interest. The members then filled in a chart 'of their rooms with the new color scheme. such as the ceiling. wood_ trim, furnish- . ings, floor, draperies, walls and accents. The next meeting of Bel - grave II will be held on Mon- day. March 24. sale to be held May 31. nyone with donations is asked to 335-3831. Next monththe group will be visiting the 11'ordwich. Vil- lage Nursing brae. Rev. O. Laramie closed the business with prayer, followed by Grace. Mrs. Bennett opened the program with the `Wearing of the Green'. The 1980 version of the Ten Commandments, which was taken from the Huron Church New., was erica. road Everyone joined in a brisk game of bingo which was enjoyed by all. Mrs. Bennett and Mrs. Ron Bennett served a delicious lunch. Euchre winners BELGRAVE — Ten tables of euchre were in play at the WI Hall on Wednesday eve- ning March 12. Prize winners for the evening were: High lady, Mrs. Mel Jack - lin; second high lady, Mrs. Gordon Nicholson; novelty lady, Miss Lillian Potter; low lady, Mrs. Edgar Wightman; high man, Harold Vincent; second high man, Frank Hooper; novelty man, Albert Cook; low man, Mrs. Hazel Davidson (playing as a man) . th, • ' lis Bar'iara Putddt 401 Dr. Ed -Carey ,exc#110400 marriage vows l SaturtlaS, March 15, in ..Kitchener. Parents. of the couple are Mr. and Mara. Bili Puridon, .Whitechurch, and Mr. and Mrs. 17. Carey of Salisbury Maryland, USA. Those attending included Mr. and Mrs. Donald Gaunt, Chatham; Mrs. Elmer Pur - don, Mr. and Mrs. Petrie Holmes and 'Daryl of Wingham; Miss . Trudy Holmes of • ,.eDuaaval ,• Mies Beatrice McQuillin and Charles McQuillin of RR 1, Lucknow; Mr. and Mrs. Russell Gaunt, Wingham; Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Robinson and Ray, Belgrave; Gary Robiosen and friend of Lon- don. Everyone welcome to the nowes! ;.weig toss and control class in your area. We or Count -Down. First meeting: Tuesday, March 25 at 1 ,p+I. in Oddfellows Hall, Josephine $t., Wingham, Ont. - Free. Registration if presently re istered, with another weight control group. SO regi-- strotion, $2 weekly fees, no penalties.. for weeks missed. Come out and meet Valerie Perry, ! ;set of 104 nflunds. Corrie out and bring a friend. What have you got to lose Getting Minie44,011 At the Jack Reavie Opportunity Workshop r"n Wingham laps'flowers can beordemd in five different colours. Place your order nowt Phone 357-1382: Mon. m Fri. 8:30 a.m.. 3 .m. Sale —bids Saturday April 5th We Are Discon tinuing our Men's Wear Department To Make Way For Our Fabric Centre All Items Store Hours Do Shop Early Register Your Name Place Same in Ballot Boz 2nd Radlo AM -FM Pano3o19ic 3rdBatteryWall Operated MISS WINGHAM KINSMEN—the Wingham Kinsmen's entry in the Listowel Kinsmen's Paddyfest parade, Janice McMichael of Wroxeter Waves to the crowd due.' - Inc the parade Saturday morning. Miss McMichael com- peted in the Paddyfest queen cornpetitionn and the Parldyfest stet dancing competition. la,