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Oshawa Times (1958-), 18 Oct 1963, p. 11

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GAUGE AND GAME _ Keep Calm No. 1 Rule If Lost In The Bush By KEN ROBERTS vival. a simple question and, if you! tr you are fortunate enough have ever been lost, not a hard)ig eve a compass, use it, 5 one to answer. It is one of the|not rely on your own judgment most horrible feelings in the/no matter how foolproof you feel world to suddenly realize thatjit is. The compass is always you are all alone in a world ofjright. You have established you twisting pines and stands ofjare lost, taken stock of your hardwood. "Where to go,"lequipment and, if you have a seems to be the first thought/compass, you decide to move lightening the load. Every scrap Have you ever been lost? It is|you carry may be vital for sur- that springs into the hunter's/out. mind. This is where some hunters self beyond reason. The more you thrash around in the bush aimlessly, the more body fuel you consume and need, and, once your strength is gone you will not last long. If the sun is about to set and you have no compass, do not risk trying to walk out. The woods, provided you know its secrets, a vir- tual storehouse. You can exist many days even in cold regions. Always remember that, it helps! Take stock of your ammuni- "fogs can be erected to serve|trees. There is no need to com- letely strip the tree to gain this this purpose, ing one of these improvised shelters to keep tke floor well insulated. This is where trouble to your underwear, and dry your outer clothes near the fire. progressively. Start small and ing the larger, sometimes wet/ai Primary kindling can come|o Always remember, when ss-i+55 tavers will do, If wet, decp- er layers will be in order. will develop. Insulate it with|instead of keeping on the move, spruce or pine boughs. Once in)you would be better to wait it your shelter for the night, stripjout. The poblem of buil a fire|bush, from a single match to a seems to make most poe a look|knap sack full of survival equip- at it with skepticism. The one|ment, two basic ingredients you thing to keep in mind -- whe-|Will not find in any kit are ther you are building a heat fire|-- knowledge and common or a cooking fire, is to build|sense. dry,.then, when you haye built|tained from many interesting a good small blaze, start adding|and informative books written the larger slabs of wood, andijon the subject of survival. So, progress right up to logs. Dry-|if you are hunting this fall, stop nd consider what you wouid do|couver. logs, beside the thriving blaze.|if lost. Would you know enough from the bark found on birch'other casualty? rk, taking one or two of the If you become hopelessly lost, No matter how much equip- f the woods to avoid being an- In Spear-Fishing Two Alberni Valley men and two from Victoria will represent Canada in the world spear-fish- ment you have with you in the ing competition Dec. 10 at Rio de Janeiro, Ken Styan, 28, of this Vancou- ver Island community, along with Allan Hook and Ray Lin- The former can be readily ob-|den of Victoria are training for ed = and raising funds for coached by Phil Newton of Van- paid for by an airline company, and local businessmen are be- Represent Canada | Willie Lambert Leading Scorer Intercollegiate PORT ALBERNI, B.C. (CP)-- Armand Paquette; 27, and The four-man team will be The team's air fare has been By THE CANADIAN PRESS All-star halfback Willie Lam- bert of the McGill Redmen scored 18 points Saturday to take over the lead in the Inter- collegiate Senior Football League.scoring race. Lambert counted 18 points off The Toronto Blues 25-24..He now has 25 points this season. Three points behind is Queen's University halfback Bill Ed- wards who picked up two touch- downs and a convert as the Golden Gaels defeated Univer- sity of Western Ontario 20-18. Toronto's Gerry Sternberg holds down third place with 18 points after scoring three touch- downs Saturday. He is two points ahead of Pat McConnell of Western who is five ahead of Blues' Bryce Taylor. two touchdowns, two converts, a field goal and a single as the Redmen edged University of Have Your Suit Styled end Tailored by ing approached to help with Fifteen countries have ente SAM ROTISH 7 KING ST. EAST A Le teams in the event. LTD. : "DO-IT-YOURSE HEADQUARTE: NEW HOMES & HOME IMPROVEMENTS FULL LINE OF BUILDING MATERIALS 25-4704 © 436 RITSON N. ss s x s The first reaction that thejfoul themselves up. Blaze &ltion, Have I enough for distress lost hunter usually experiences|trail by marking trees, etc.,|signals, and game, if I need it? eee is to make tracks back to camp,|from the point where you are|ng | have any matches? Per- i ee and fast. This .s a delightfuljlost, If you make a mistake IN/hane a jack-knife? What is the idea but, which way? So Rule|your compass bearings, you can| weather like? Are there enough No. 1 -- keep CALM. Do notjalways return to the starting| materials about to build a shel- let your imagination run away|point where you first thought/ier? all these questions can and with you. Take your time, find|you were lost. Once back to this| must be answered. a rock or stump and sit down.jhome base you are fresh to Now that you aze relaxed,|start in another direction, after|BUILD A SHELTER empty your pockets, check what|reviewing your position. You can build even the most equipment you have. Never,,ENERGY homely - looking shelter from ever discard any piece of| This is one of the prime things|a deadfall, scrub brush, and equipment on the spur of the|to conserve. If your heart is not|branches. It can look pretty moment, just for the sake of|in top shape, do not exert your-|crude but it must provide these} basic qualities: Be able to repel rain or snow, waterproof, and be WOODBINE RACE RESULTS |: sexsi rot Your fire should be situated nl Recent OR pags | SEVENTH RACE -- 6 Furlongs for 3- song ee heer 4 tae Oi 4 lf 7 . , Giasming ats $3500, Purse $1800, bse Claiming all $3500, Purselinto the shelter. If possible, try oF 'Simmons edgy Rica E| to rig a reflector to channel heat 1Dek's Levy, Bohenko Deppln Floyd, Walsh ee ged me into your shelter, here rocks or Start good, won driving. 6-Molly Brown, Lanoway . ae} 's fgg tanned © a cre eth Sheed Start good, won driving. Bea, Fieidgless, Kimiyn, Sky Porterslad trait Merce erase arian amon, SHORGAS Prime a, and Formal Garden. {Cartoon, Be Merry, Milator, and Easy HEATING & Winner, ch ¢ 2, Be Fleet--Wasse, Train-|0" W- er, J. 4. Stewart. inner, bik # 3, Federal Hill by Trojan Pool Double pool 40,209. jee al A. G. Smithers, APPLIANCES aa eae meine en 'gison,| EIGHTH RACE -- 1% Miles, Marshal Industrial and eet eer wee ee Po se $1800. turf course, for 3-year-olds and up. Claim- Commercial is W-Vineyard, Walsh ...... 15.50 6.50 3.60|/n@ all $4500. Purse $2200, (8). 7-Royal Heavy Man, Leblanc 4.60 2.70|2-Never Look Back, Arm'g 17.00 6.20 3.70 The established, reliable Ges 1-Yancy. 11, Remillard .. 2.90|%Saqueador, | Prueitt 4.50 3.00 Beater tk ve Start good, won driving. 'Nav gl ei "aeivine jr in your ares. Also Ran in Order: Bronze Turkey, Also has te Order: nega GA Cabs Biel Lack Kees Saki Stelue Rees Rooser one Cin Pref OL CELINA ST. Tus Wek Alle © Pate dae {tog A 4 Never Say Die by Stellar (Corner of Athol) Winner, bg 6, Errard -- Clinging Vine.| poo)' geizs" 728-9441 ar. Total Pool $417,638 Trainer, D. D. Cardella. lAtvendance 6,272. = =~ "8! BOATING INSTRUCTION STARTS MONDAY ole tah OCT. 21ST-8 P.M. rece "3! OSHAWA YACHT CLUB in Order: Wanless, A-Bay Fay, Scion, Jane Street, Star Task, Men Free, W-Summer Lea and Crescent Rhodes. A-Coupled. Winner ch ¢ 3 Bronze Warrior -- Reford. Trainer W. Thurner, Pool 43,017 . FIFTH RACE -- 6 Furs. for three- r-olds an up. Claiming all $2500. ree $1800. (11). bavae Bricker, ing Also Ren in Order: Diana Fair, Pavi's Flight, Knight O Glin, Centores, Grand Fiett, Park, Xalapa Curry, Right End and Scholar Trust. < Winner dk bf 2 Bive Man -- Dear Ator. Trainer K. G. Nichoids. Pool 43,826. FOURTH RACE -- 1 and 16th miles Maiden three and four-year-olds. @ PILOTING AND SMALL BOAT HANDLING @ SEAMANSHIP @ ADVANCED PILOTING @ ENGINE MAINTENANCE Expert instruction in the above courses is provided by the Oshawa Power Squadron Last Call! vou can recister AND START YOUR COURSE THIS COMING MONDAY Swear, Little Welch, Fiddiestick, Al Abrigo, Monsieur Beau, Big Brown Eyes, and gg hae 5 hee Winner ian = Love Life, Trainer A. G. Smithers. Pool 53,747. SIXTH RACE -- 6% Furs. for three- r-olds and up. Cdn. foaled. Allowance se $2900 (6) t-Jammed Lucky, Robinson 4.50 3.40 2.80 4£. Day, Hernandez .......... 5.70 4.20 3Galindo, Lanoway............ . 440 Start good, won ridden out. Also Ran in Order: Majestic Hour, Colonel Bingo and Golden Turkey. Winner br h 5S Jamie K -- Eolia. Trainer J. Starr Pool 23,329. Quinella Pool 39,494, QUINELLA 1 AND 4 PAID $62.40 © CLIP THIS ADVERTISEMENT AS A REMINDER @ rink wy TAUNTON RD. = ATTENTION ALL GOLFERS frinli Golf and Country Club announces a special rate for the first 100 new members (men) for 1964 SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP RATE $50.00 INITIATION FEE OF $75.00... © $25.00 in 1964 @ $25.00 in 1965 © $25.00 in 1966 YOUR TOTAL COST FOR 1964 $75.00 Payable as follows LIBERTY St. Payable In Installments As Follows: . ® $25.00 with application © $25.00 15th of April ® $25.00 15th of May SPECIAL RATES for First 50 LADIES 30.00 SWIMMING POOL--DINING ROOM--LOUNGES 18 HOLES--CLUBHOUSE FACILITIES For Further Information Write: BOX 839, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO HWY. 407 _ Success Gar: Succe eee See your.Pontiac "excitement" dealer today THE CLIFF MILLS MOTORS LIMITED =H. DICK PONTIAC-BUICK LTD. o BOWMANVILLE ie OSHAWA 266 KIN GST. W., OSHAWA, ONT. 103 DUNDAS EAST, f ° PHONE 723-4364 : 3 DU ST, WHITBY, ONT. 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