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Page 4' The Haileyburian Swastika Reports By G. F. So far this winter, it seems that we are getting our'full share of snow. As measured this week on our permanent snow course near Kirkland Lake, we have 27.2 inch- es. Last year at the same time we had 10.7 inches. It is interesting to hear the different reactions from the various supervisors on the effect of this on their particu- lar phases of our operations. Our Forest Protection staff of course like to see lots of snow because it is an indication that there will be plenty of moisture in the ground in the spring, and the more moisture there is avail- able, the less the chances of bad fires. The Fish and Wildlife staff on the other hand have mixed feel- ings about deep snow but they would rather see it on the shallow side than the-deep, because in March when the crust forms, deep snow makes travelling for deer and moose very difficult, and it puts the odds much in favour of their mortal enemy, the wolf, who can skim across the crust with ease. Our Fish and Wildlife staff of course are biased strongly in favour of the game animals. Deep snow covering the ice on shallow lakes sometimes cuts out the sun- light and restricts the growth of water plants which provide life- giving oxygen and use up deadly carbon dioxide from the water. In severe situations, fish are sometimes winter-killed. On the}, other hand, deep snow provides dover for grouse on very- cold nights and it helps the rabbit population by constantly elevat- ing them to new levels of food sup- "ply. «, :The Nursery Superintendent likes lots of snow because it pro- tects the trees from winter dam- age, which can be very severe where the young seedlings are ex- posed to wind and frost. In the $pring, they are yellow and very $ick-looking compared to the healthy green specimens that em- erge from snow-covered beds. | The Reforestation men like lots gf snow to protect their newly planted trees, providing it does not offer too much protection to the mice which often work under the snow eating bark and twigs and. providing also that it goes away in time for them to start planting more trees early in the spring. The Parks staff like lots of snow to keep frost out of their improve- ments and help eliminate heaving of foundations, etc., which are unattended during winter months, but they find it hard to get a com- plete job done-of clearing brush and other material during their winter works projects. The Timber Management men do not like too much. snow be- cause it curtails woods operations and makes travelling in the bush difficult. Their scalers have to shovel off the skidways before they can measure the wood that has been cut and snow buries up the mistakes of the careless woods operator before they can find them. High stumps and large tops are .a constant threat when the snow gets deep. Haul roads have to be plowed and sanded more often, and deep snow on lakes prevents thick ice from forming, and this sometimes makes lake travel very hazard- 'ousH ¢ So even 'in one organization _ like ours, we can finda great dif- ference of opinions as to whether a lot of snow is a good or bad thing, but one thing is certain, we have it and we have to liv Bewithwitensocstto: 2k FINDLAY ELECTRIC HAILEYBURY Cecil St. Dial OS 2-3682 2 Electrical installations and maintenance. Guaranteed repairs to all household appliances, radios « a * and small motors. We will pick up and deliver ; anywhere in the Tri-Town area. "ZAR a a Thursday, February 121959} COYNE N. McAulay Rink Win Competition The Crazy Quilt Competition which was being played in the la- dies' section at the local curling club proved very interesting and instructive. It gave the leads and seconds more insight into the game and it was surprising how quick- ly some of the players judged the ice and made final shots to win the game. The draw finished Wednesday evening with the first prize being won by Ness McAulay's rink with May Hylands, Jackie Nadeau and Grace MaKae with her. Number of points, 36. Second. prize went to Irene Le- may with Glenice McAulay, Gwen Horncastle and Theresa Joyal as her rink. Number of points, 30. 'Two of the afternoon rinks tied for points so will play off later to determine the winner in that group. Curling Notes One rink from the local club at- tended the Mixed Bonspiel in Tem- agami at the last week-end and won first prize in the second event. Maurice McNulty was to skip the rink, but owing to_ illness, Lockie Goddard skipped it. The other players were Flora McFar- lane, Jim Loblaw and Katie Uren. Four rinks from the local curl- ing club attended the Mixed Bon- spiel in Englehart the past' week- end. : A rink skipped by Percy Gro- zell with Tess Austin, Bob MacAr- thur and Mabel Grozell with him won second prize in the third event. The personnel of the other rink were in order as named skip, vice, 'second and lead. ; Ben Bourget, Ness MacAulay, Guy Marston and Mary Bourget. Harry Coull, Adele Maloney, Ralph Crooks and Bunny Coull. Bill Fleming Jr., C. Fleming, Roger Fleming and F. Pennock. 'ter Judith Ann, | Across the Kitchen' Table By MRS. MAC It is hard to realize that the day after tomorrow will be_ the middle of the month and also St. Valentine's Day. Of course I don't suppose that anyone who has small children will find~it hard to realize that Valentines are in the offing, when bits of red paper, white paper, paste, rib- bons and crayons are scattered over the tables and flodrs. Never mind, 'mothers, they'll grow up Haileybury Four rinks from Cobalt-Hailey- bury Curling Club left Wednesday 4for Noranda to take part in hte T. and N.O. Curling Bonspiel be- ing held there this week. The rinks are skipped by Lorne Umphrey, Ron Morrissette, Wil- liam Backland and Connie Vachon. Mrs. William Allan and children, Frank and Vicki, of North Bay, are spending several days with Mrs. Allan's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Con- nie Vachon. Mrs. Peter Bonin, who has been a patient in the hospital for some time is now convalescing at the home of her daughter Mrs. Lorne Berry. Her son, Wil- liam and Mrs. Bonin, of Detroit, Michigan, and-her daughter, Mrs: Cora Miller of Toronto, have been visiting her and their father. Latest information on the world's newest hardware, housewares, sporting goods and _- appliances will be brought back to Hailey- bury by Wilf and Louise Gibson who are attending the 54th An- nual Canadian Hardware Show in Toronto, February 9-12 inclu- sive. Mr. Gibson is a member of the Canadian Retail Hardare Association, sponsors of the show, which is the second largest in the' world, exceeded slightly in size by the New York Hardware Show. 'The Canadian Show has 704 dis- plays covering more than 'six acres, with hundreds of thous- ands of individual items. Mrs. Lorn Umphrey and daugh- spent the past week-end in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. William Sheedy and children, Danny and Dale, of Cochrane, were week-end. guests of Mrs. Sheedy's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Stevens. all too quickly and then. you'll be glad that you took time to make their eyes shine, with a bit of praise and a little help. * ok Eka I was reading an article re- cently about retirement age, (to jump from children to grandpar- ents,) and the. doctor who wrote it said that training for the years after sixty-five should begin in infancy. He believes that work, after retirement, is vital, also di- version, moderation and rest, but not too much rest.-He told of an 80-year old English secretary, who- when it was suggested that she spend some of her wages on household help _ said, is Canebe Got to save for my old age, you know."' , Another old English lady lives on her pension and. works clean- ing offices four days each week, in order. to. go on bus. tours: of Europe. When she was - seventy, she decided that since her fami- ly was gone, she wasn't going to sit. around. feeling sorry for her- self, but instead, would do some of the things she had wanted to do when she was younger. Al- ready she has visited five or six European countries. More power to her! I get so provoked at people who keep lamenting that they can't do this or that because they are. "too old." They can at least try to be interested in some- thing. 'They needn't be like the woman I know -who mournfully says, "I'm just waiting for the Lord to take me to dear Mac." She might just as well be get- ting around making life a bit more pleasant both for herself |: and others, because when the Lord is ready to take her, she needn't worry, He'll know where she is. { News from the Lvelyn Shoppe Last week the shop was upset during painting operations and Ev- elyn's apologies go to any of her customers who were inconvenienc- ed by the fact that certain mer-" chandise was hard to find. This week, things are back on a more even keel and you will be welcom- ed into a bright, cheery looking shop that forms a fitting back- ground for the new styles that are arriving daily. Maybe you, too, feel that both you and your wardrobe need re- novating. Then just for you, is the new Answer girdle by: Gossard which erases tummy buldge in- stantly, in boneless comfort. It makes a perfect foundation for the new printed Miracle silk dresses which are absolutely unerushable and perfect for travelling. The prints are blended like sunShine and shadow, in shades of turquoise blue, gold and grey, three tones. of green blended with turquoise green or shaded. Nassau rose with black accents. ; A beautiful dress and jacket en- semble -in navy and white silk tweed mixture, is very smart. And ask to see the new shipment of boucle knits by Miss Sun Valley, These dresses have a wearable casualness. about them and are fashionably popular - for . spring. wear, in all the newest shades. SHOPPE, s. REMODEL | ) REPAIR BEN J. BOURGET Phone OS 2-5202 General Contractor and Estimator Houses Built Repairs and Alterations Boats Made or Repaired Box 6 She wants to take a longer vacation trip this year eeSO both are building up bank accounts Allsorts of people. . . wage earners, farm- ers, businessmen, housewives .. . do their saving, and other banking, at a chartered bank. Day in and day out, in every one of 4500 ~branches, bank customers are making de- posits, arranging loans, cashing cheques, He's looking forward to owning a home of his own buying money orders, purchasing foreign exchange, using safety deposit boxes, talk- ing over financial problems. of a personal or business nature. And the list goes on ' and on... Only a chartered bank éffers a full Tange of banking services under one roof. - THE CHARTERED BANKS SERVING YOUR COMMUNITY Sy ~Ae