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Page 2, News, Wednesday, June 8, 1988 _ There's magic out there cealed nests.on ledges are a sight. Watching the amazing pageants put on by water fowl ducks, herons geese and loons as they perform By Anne Todesco Fifty or more virgin islands are in our bay. One majestic island, the Quarry, appears as a huge humped animal guarding the entrance to our harbour. The harbour 'is practically land- their courting antics are an added treat. It is entrancing to watch the parents take their young to shel- tered coves.to teach them how to search for food or hide from -dan- ger. The cool-waters provide refresh- ing bathing, but only for shorts periods of time as the water is cold in Lake Superior! Little: Lake Harbour on Wilson Island 'is like'a deep, small lake _where some' derelict boats 'are anchored or. hauled upon the beach: : and tied 'to. trees. They slowly slip off the rollers-when the rope 'has locked, with Nicol Island on the east, the point of land on the west and our faithful guard the Quarry on the south side. 'This gives us two entrances to the harbour, which present magnifi- - cent scenes... The: stones:from here were used to make homes, bridges, buildings: and-headstones. They also provide havens for yachts to shelter from storms. For those who like climbing and exploring, there are many trails, caves, large fissures and old build- ing sites to explore and enjoy. The . beautiful, panoramic scenes afford one the opportunity to spend many a happy hour on the sites. High cliffs with birds soaring water to forever cease their days of usefulness. Often, Little Harbour is known as the graveyard for old boats. Some tugs and large cruisers can enter this sheltered spot, but sail- boats are unable to do so because and gliding on air currents like of their 'deep keels, planes on the horizon before seek- It is quite an experience to wit- ing the entrance to:their well con = ness, the, oterg ducking and: "diving decayed and end. up sinking in the . under our boats while sort of hiss- ing at us. They can put on quite a show by sliding down a muddy bank or disappearing into the den entrance under water. Sometimes our boat would-rock from their diving antics. The 'otter is truly in' its element when swim- ming and diving. _On one trip to the location, we found old, rusted traps fastened to trees. One had not been sprung, so we set it off for the safety of others injured. Some time long ago, a trapper had left them there. Muskrats, beavers, frogs, cray- fish and trout were plentiful in the | wee harbour and provided food for the otter. ~~ Nearby lighthouses are an . attraction to-the tourists, Those on Battle: Island, Lamb Island, and the site of the old Talbot Lighthouse on the island of the same name near Bowman Island, which is about 30 miles from Rossport are popular . Sites. The Talbot Island was built in 1866 and closed in 1872. It was 4 "nicknamed. "Light of Doom" by The publication is called "Seniors Guide to 2 geared Programs and -: 'Serviees = and= "2 'it provides basic information about federal benefits and 'services available 'to seniors. The Government of Canada has literally dozens of programs created specifically 'for senior citizens -- programs that cover a wide range of activi- ties and requirements. Every effort was made to as . . * . Seniors PO. Box 8176, near. nee KIG 3H7 Name ensure that all programs - ~ during the month of below and mailing it in an -were included. -Watch: for the Guide June-at Infocentres in selected super- markets across Canada. It will be available along with other publications that you will find useful. Or, you -may obtain a copy of the Guide, free of charge by filling out the' coupon: envelope to: (PLEASE PRINT) Street City Province English O° Francais 0 a oe __- Postal Code some mariners as three lightkeepers were lost during its time. It was the only lighthouse on Canadian shores of Lake Superior at that time besides the one at Point Porphry. One lightkeeper and his wife and kept it tidy and painted. I often wonder who shares this type of kindness, now that Mr. Schelling is retired. The empty lighthouse helped fishermen for many years. During a storm, the first one to reach the decided to remain at the light for Gouvernement du Canada ~ Ministre d'Etat pour le Troisieme Age Lhon. George Hees Government of Canada Minister of State for Seniors Hon. George Hees i+i Canada - the winter one year, and after putting in their supplies and cutting several cords of wood, they settled in for a winter of rest and ease. The lightkeeper's name was who might not see it and be | Thomas Lamphier. He took very ill . during the winter and died. With no way to call for help, his wife wrapped his body in a sheet of can- vass and hauled it to'a rock crevice by sled. Once there, she pushed the body of her dead husband into the crevice and covered it with brush. Her hair turned white through that lonely vigil. When some Indians came by in the spring, they buried her husband on Bowman Island. Captain Fred Gerow and Joseph King shared this historical episode with me several years ago, and I had published it then. Veteran fishernian William Schelling put a cross on the grave By Helene Ballard Hello Folks; I hope I can make : sense 'out of this week's writing, - but Iam' still not quite myself, so please bear with me. 'One thing for sure is that our' weather has been grand: It's so nice to_see the leaves on the trees. Of course, we must also have -dande-- _ ' lions to spoil the nice green lawns. »-- 'Our Home is looking nice; the green grass has been cut and the - garden is almost planted: Cliff Barker and our devoted ' Mina have been busy, and we will - be happy to eat bi vegetables "again. On Monday, May 30, we held our monthly Resident Council meeting, which was well attended. shelter of the bay at Talbot Island would knock or bang on the empty lighthouse with a stick to guide other commercial boats around the shoals and to safety. The building supplied lumber for many an islander to build a . Shelter or fishing shack. The first lighthouse keeper was Mr. Perry; the second was an Andrew Hymes. The fixed light slowly disappeared from the chan- nel, but it is not forgotten. Centuries of French, Scottish and English culture came up the lakes and settled along the Northshore. Small communities, friends and friendships left long and strong historical ties with us. There are many secret places, natural splendours and scenic mar- vels -- there's magic out there among the islands! 'n Bites Different things things were talked over and settled; after all, that is the purpose of these meetings. Our card playing friends were in for their weekly visit to play ' Bridgé, to which our residents look forward. Our thanks to these ladies. -One of our residents, Stewart Anderson, received a nice plaque . from the Fun Run. He was the old- est person taking part in this event. ° Congratulations, Stewart, we are proud of you! As June is Senior Citizens Month, we will have several events planned at Birchwood. Look for more information in this column at a later date. 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