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A record-breaker from Penetanguishene by Ray Baker I guess everyone enjoys a good fishy story. Sometimes they even turn out to be true. This week's enthralling column brings you all kinds of fishy stories, one of which is definitely true (with untouched authenticated photographs to prove it). Eyes down for the first one Story One. The incredible expanding monster fish of Penetanguishene Bay Last summer (or was it the summer before) the word spread like wildfire. A gigantic fish had been landed near Asylum Point in Penetanguishene Bay, after a death defying struggle in which time the fisherman and his family had been towed around the bay by the fish The local radio station CKMP gave out the was on display in the North-West Basin Too late, news travels faster than a speeding bullet. By the time I heard about it from my boys the fish had grown to 125 lbs. and was six two, and still growing Whether this accelerated growth rate stem- med from the fact that it was suspended upside down, and with all the weight involved it was simply growing longer but thinner, was the point I raised My boys reassured me categorically (1 hope they don't grow up to be lawyers) that a friend of a friend knew somebody who had nearly seen it. Not only was it six two and still growing, but the weight had also increased. The last available estimate being 180 lbs. Luckily the summer was hot. So it went somewhere pretty quickly. I was assured that a private helicopter had taken it to a Toronto downtown restaurant for the 1000 dollars of caviar inside it, and that was a male fish. Story Number Two. The incredible dinasaur of Lake Simcoe This goes back to the early days of Simcoe County, when anything North of Hogstown was 'uncharted wilderness'. The Indian legends of a 'Sea Serpent' in Lake Simcoe were ratified in the nineteenth century by two gentlemen, one was a man of the cloth, the other a funeral diréctor was between 30 and 70 feet long. It had the face of a dog and the neck was as big as a stovepipe. The name given to it was Ogopogo. Which seems to be a universal name in Canada for any large lake monster from B.C. to P.E.I For those of you who go ice fishing in Lake Simcoe, take heed. How would you like to get pulled down the hole by old Ogopogo? Story Three. The leviathon of the deeps, the 'Wahoo'. About the largest Wahoo of the deeps: This is the true one honestly, on my word as a fisherman. It concerns a friend of mine and his bride of a few days. We were in the grip of Winter. He was lounging at 90 degrees in the fringes of the Bermuda triangle on_ his honeymoon. As we all know some funny things happen in the Bermuda triangle, so when he said to me on his return 'hey Ray, did I tell you about the giant Wahoo?' I was prepared to believe anything. His wife does not fish, and they were out deep-sea fishing. As the line went in, it went under and stayed there. The other lines were pulled out. The boat was stopped. His wife was into a big one. After three attempts by him and his wife the giant Wahoo was landed in the boat. At 74 pounds on a 70 pound line? and at five feet, 11 inches it was just slightly short of an all time world record. In fact I'll go out on a limb right now and say Her name is Debbie, wife of Bob Henderson of 248, 6th St., Midland. And here is the Wahoo of the deeps...It is going to be stuffed and mounted. It will be no good for towing boats around Penetanguishene Bay. But it would make an ideal bait for old Ogopogo. Ray Baker is a Manager at Midland's RCA plant and a freelance writer for Markle Com- munity Newspapers. He and his family live in Penetanguishene.. Sentenced to serve 18 months HOW MUCH MONEY DO YOU NEED? $2,000 to $25,000 Pay off all your debts in one clean sweep and have only one small monthly payment. Roads at this time of year, are seldom in good snape Thank goodness Volkswagons have a reputation for and drivers never know just what to expect. This being puddle- jumpers and floaters. oversize puddle is situated on the road to Lafontaine. Staff photo Learning a few tricks of the trade Michael Webb, 5, discovers water colours at St. Paul's nursery The nursery school experience Learning to share with others by Shirley Whittington A cooperative nursery school is a very special experience for mother and child. Because a mother helps in super- vision, she sees how her child interacts with others. For the children, it is an experience in learning to share Mummy with other children. And because parents share in the running of a non-profit cooperative nursery school, fees are lower than they are at most privately run centres. Midland's St. Paul's Cooperative Nursery Morden and_ Helen Newman, the school was later led by Helen Kettle and Win Nicholls. Wendy Clement was the next teacher, and for the past three and a half years, Julie Gleben, a graduate in Early Childhood Education from Sheridan College, has been in charge of activity. Enrolment has grown over the years, and at present there are 15 three-year-olds and 33 four-year-olds in the school, which operates in four rooms rented in St Paul's United Church. There is a craft room with large painting easels, and a "sand" table filled with corn meal, where _ junior engineers energetically build roads and moun- tains. The playroom has a miniature kitchen where young homemakers can practice their dish- washing skills, and Over the years, money has been well invested in a large number of wooden educational toys and puzzles, and building sets of every conceivable sort. There is also a_ well stocked library. Downstairs there is a special room set aside for music, and the St. Paul's Cooperative Nursery School Rhythm Band is surely one of the most enthusiastic musical aggregations in the area. In the large gym- nasium, there is a good collection of large muscle and tricycles - as well as a climbing box. The nursery school program is drawn up by Julie Gleben, in con- junction with suggestions made by parents. One of Julie's most popular innovations has been the substitution of fresh fruit and vegetables, or cheese and crackers, for refresh- ment, instead of cookies "She did it for nutritional reasons," says Co-op president Barbara Nicholls, "and the kids think it's a great idea." Field trips are an important part of the they'll probably be in- vited to have a ride up and down in his chair There are also trips to the farm, the zoo, the library and the park playground A travelling puppet show visits the school periodically, and is a big hit with the children When a mother registers her child in the Co-op, she, promises to work in the school for 10 sessions within the year Fathers are welcome too, and some of the most memorable nursery school days have been when somebody's Daddy came to work and play In February, a Fathers' Night is held, when the full program is run in miniature. Fathers, the executive has found, are also very good at fixing toys and painting equipment! This year, there have been three classes of four year-olds in the school, and their sessions are scheduled Monday and Tuesday afternoons and Thursday and Friday mornings and afternoons. Three year olds attend Tuesday and Wednesday mornings news that the fish, a sturgeon, was nearly six feet These two, Rev. Williams and Mr. Lathangue that it is the largest Wahoo ever caught by a 21 : : F ' ere : : ee f rok ts fae Epp ; aA School is embarking on its there's a lot of visiting program. This week the Enrol ll be long and weighed in around 90 pounds. The with their wives and children were boating in the year-old Midland girl on her honey moon in the twelfth year of fee back and fourth in the ae are going to thie ache Tie the landing had taken around four hours and the fisk Lake when it appeared. It had dorsal fins and Bermuda triangle. activity. Begun by Alison little wooden play house visit the dentist, and coming year and registration is open from April first to the 15th During this time, the school will be holding Open House during all sessions Barbara Nicholls recommends that prospective Co-op mothers. bring their youngsters in for a visit Fees are $90 yearly plus a five dollar registration fee which is waived for parents who are registering their children for a second year. Each year, several specially selected youngsters are sponsored by local ser- vice clubs, in conjunction with the Simcoe County District Health Unit toys - bicycles, wagons with the youngsters in jail I'LL LEND YOU MONEY TO...: Bad cheque Clifford Millar was sentenced to 18 months definite, six months in definite with concurrent six month and three month jail terms in Provincial Court in Midland Monday Millar pleaded guilty to passing a cheque he had e@ Pay off a mortgage @ Combine 2 or more mortgages into 1 @ Pay taxes and insurance e Consolidate overdue bills e@ Improve property @ Pay off a loan company or bank e Purchase car, boat or cottage e Or for any worthwhile purpose CALL ME PERSONALLY OUR BIGGEST EVER chiitch . } directory <4m% THE CATHOLIC PARISH OF FLOS WINTER SCHEDULE OF MASSES There are five or six general parents meetings during the year, and the Co-op executive meets monthly. Teacher Julie Gleben has provided an additional bonus for parents, with workshops which deal with happy and effective methods of dealing with small wreed sc a at a DUANE PATFIELD MSGR. Vincent Foy J.C.D. children unicipal Savings an¢ 5 f Phelpston 7:30 p.m. Sat. 9:00a.m. Sunday Miia Ubi %. Dante Loan Company in B ; This year, the St. Paul's 429 3615 Elmvale 8:00 a.m. -- 10:30a.m. Sunday Cooperative Nursery Midland January 9 Millar also pleaded guilty to breaking into an office building on Midland Ave. and taking a Great Northern Credit Corp. Box 143, Collingwood, Ontario calculator and some cash March 13 and admitted possession of a pair of stolen boots removed from a shoe store in Midland March 14 On December 18, 1972 Millar had been convicted on 20 counts of break and enter and an additional charge of escaping custody in Brampton Court A 17-year-old Don Mills youth was placed on probation for one year, in provincial court in Midland Monday mor- ning, when he pleaded guilty to a charge of break and enter Elias Qubty admitted breaking in to the Midland Canadian Tire store on Bay St December 18 with 18 year old Kevin Buchan, who also appeared in court Monday. Qubty and Buchan were found in the stock room of Notice Town of Penetanguishene Setting of fires watore-wide 2 Savings and S vtereo Therrien's Furniture and Appliances Limited are your newly appointed authorized dealer for these two (famous for quality) lines of appliances: MCCLARY REFRIGERATORS - a full range of models, with the features that meet your snow -- large capacity, easy care, contemporary styling, teamed with value and guaranteed dependability; All you have to do is decide which one is for you! PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN CANADA Minister: Rev. Sydney McDonald BA Phones: The Church 322-1411, The Manse, 322-2453 Elmvale Church: Christian Education, 10a.m Christian Worship, 11a.m. UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA St. John's -- Elmvale Minister: Rev. B. Gazzard Worship: 11:00 a.m. (Nursery during Service) Phones: Church 322-1472, Manse 322-1522 Wyevale United Church: 11:30a.m. Waverley United Church: 10:00a.m. Rev. Allan J.McLaughlin, Minister SALVATION ARMY Capt. and Mrs. Roy Figley The Salvation Army are meeting in the Youth Hall at the rear of 251 2nd St., Midland. 9:30 a.m. -- Sunday School for all ages 11:00a.m.-- Sunday Morning Meeting 7.p.m. -- Sunday Evening Tues. 7 p.m. -- Prayer and Bible Fellowship Wed. 2:00 p.m. -- Ladies Meetings Appointments for spiritual help, practical assistance, marriages, dedications, funerals, marriage counselling, suicide prevention, etc. telephone 526-2751 -- Captain and Mrs. R.C Figley. The town of Penetanguishene School has been directed by Barbara Nicholls, President, with Secretary Judy Whittam and Registrar Kay Megaw The school is liscensed by the Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services, and is inspected yearly The early April Open House is not restricted to prospective members Whether or not you have a preschooler in tow, a visit might be a_ delightful reminder of how much fun it was to bea little kid, when all the world was a happy blend of, playing and learning cooveratively Learning a new metric trick Most Canadians have the Canadian Tire by Ba Le i Midland police constables i th : ABA sail requires now become accustomed Evans and Campbell @Q4 tae to hearing degrees in Bee Wee eRCA In the open air }. pretye mira a Building Inspector and Property cake', maa' sehba Tuna wooden panel of a service rainfall in centimetres entrance door to gain Games Standards Inspector But beginning April 1, entry to the building. Buchan, who was on probation at the time of the break-in, will be sentenced in Barrie April Notice is hereby given to persons desiring to set fires for the purpose of burning grass, brush or other debris within the Town of Penetanguishene that Council passed By-Law No. 1975-46 on the 'WORLD OF TOMORRGW | COLOR NZ EPICURE Applications will be received up to 5:p.m. on the 23rd day of April, 1976 by the undersigned. listeners to weather reports will have to learn a new trick Winds of 25 from the grass, leaves or debris on streets, roads, public highways, and privately owned property during the period from April 1st to October 31st: of each 15. 28th day of July, 1975 regulating the setting of aie west won't turn your IGA break-in suche tices: Model CTU 525 Model No. 260.661 The McClary name has over the years ay, O Dutlesiee umbrella inside out. Denis Cruise, ap- The provisions of the By-Law are as follows: THIS 26" CONSOLE é is peed as the Oe Set Rd Beene ou MESS rehended by Midland shah S18 } a ; . : aw an e new Ontario Building wind speed will be given AGE Verktarles manne 1. No person shall set a fire in the open air to burn ANNIVERSARY. . ¢ : become a buy word In quality Ranges, Code, in kilometres per hour has been REDUCED - To administer the Property And atmospheric and Shulman January 30 during an attempted break-in and theft at the SALE PRICED Refrigerators, Dishwashers, _ Maintenance and -- Occupancy | pressure will be given in Standards By-law in conjunction with You'll also find a wide range of Moffat especially for this ane IGA be eas meri Liter MILL Hel [aka ay ee $ O.H.R.P. and R.R.A.P. Programs inches of mercury -, Was place on - ; aa =, . ' TF PLcL nal eee RAP. ' 2 artes" probation for one year in J OY re chief: -Mr. R. J. Stewart |) ANNIVERSARY SALE Refrigerators, Micro.Wave Ovens, Automatic Washers & Dryers, And other duties as assigned by | The newest, changes c * . J} Midland Mousa ae Ste Walt CUIISET NICE Stn { Fr r etc Council, ; Canada's conversion to aie. J 122 Main St., Penetanguishene. Not exactly as illustrated f eezers 2 Successful applicant must the! jnetria Sayatenieaor Cruise was unemployed 2, No person'shall seta fire in theopen air to burnt J $ 00 Dishwashers, Automatic Washers : demonstrate his/ her ability and general Wea ie reports t the ti f <j + NO perso Wi H i Che e marine and badty ine break-in] grass, brush or other debris without first taking Come in and browse around, willingness to carry out Bae pa upes vegies will eerae 1B money it was stated in | all reasonable precautions to prevent the fire ANNIVERSARY SALE SPECIAL W.T & Dryers, Freezers in close association wi e loca By ary ? A light wind would have court. When arrested in the store he had loaded a quantity of steaks and cigarettes and four cans from getting out of control, without first having: a) a sufficient number of adult persons available to control the fire; RCA STEREO COMPONENT Complete with stand MAKE YOUR OWN "ssisnsoctcai te you'll like what you see. residents. Qualifications: The applicant must be experienced in the building construction trades, including older residential building a speed of up to 20 km.p.h. Winds between 21 and 40 km.p.h. will raise dust on the roads, while winds of of dog food into a paper b) sufficient water or other equipment available Mitwas hs i i © anincinertor or areceptac pare Re pees eee construction. He/ she must possess a 41 to Se a ay oft It was his first offence. c) an incinerator or a receptacle or place to lig Solid State Stereo System Sais tie Goren ' A er a fire that is approved by the Fire Chief. @ AM/ AUTO FM RECEIVER a Gack paver 7 basa 8 TRACK TAPES Sighistsia'siam- yor king aril eaaleig gil fae Gales are winds between z Stereo indicator light A) ntario Bu ' 61 and 90 km.p.h. an Stolen boots Ernest Goldstone of no fixed address pleaded guilty to breaking in to a 3. No fires shall be set in the open air if there is a dangerous wind, fires shall not be permitted to burn within twenty (20) feet from any wooden buildings or building and fifteen (15) feet from GARRARD AUTO TURNTABLE MODULE SPEAKER SYSTEM DELUXE STEREOPHONES FM Stereo, Phono and Tape (jack for optional record player) ¢ Rotary mode selector for AM, FM, Ask about Therrien's Personal Credit Plan. Convenient payment terms can be arranged directly through Therrien's with their own Credit Payment Plan. No stress -- no strain on your budget when you use must demonstrate his / her familiarity and / or ability to interpret and enforce municipal building and property codes winds between 91 and 115 km.p.h. can uproot trees and cause extensive Dominion Ave. shoe store any other buildings, all fires must be guarded STAND © Rotary controls for Tone, Balance, Therrien's credit plan! 4 A re damage. March 14 in provincial | until completely extinguished. RECORD RACK Volume : including a Minimum Standards court in Midland Monday. | 4. Any person who sets a fire in the bi a @ 1 RCA 8 TRACK TAPE 5 Ral contr Sntires State Sig sh ne pte Rohe a During a transition without permission or otherwise requiring the ontrol xposure to basic vilding 0 icers' : duily > Veh etek attendance of the Fire Department shall be ANNIVERSARY * Two microphanes with stands y Yot Yo eat ceiete property standards srl depaled lates Bad possession of marijuana responsible for the costs of the Fire Department. =z © Two speaker enclosures with a 6" y OM nie officers' study session, although not the wind speed given is following charges laid August 22 and February 20 He'll be sentenced when he's tried on other charges in provincial court in Penetanguishene Thursday. 5. Any person convicted of a breach of the provisions of this By-Law shall forfeit and pay at the dis-:retion of the convicting Magistrate a penalty not exceeding the sum of $50.00 for each offence, exlucsive of costs. Y.A. Gagne, A.M.C.T., Clerk-Treasurer. Page 6, Wednesday, March 31, 1976 SALE PRICE Reg, 1229.95 $2 50° Admiral MODEL STC 1571 anda 3'4" speaker in each © AFC SALE PRICED MVEA $ 1 7 500 STORE HOURS: Open Thursday and Friday 9 to9 Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday 9 to 5:30 CLOSED MONDAYS Hwy. 27 at Yonge Street MIDLAND Phone 526-7833 LOTS OF FREE PARKING FREE COFFEE required may prove beneficial. Salary: Commesurate with qualifications and experience. _Y. A. Gagne A.M.C.T Clerk-Treasurer Municipal Offices 10 Robert St. W. measured in kilometers. And although the use of kilopascals appears confusing, what is im- portant is not the actual measure but the change in the atmospheric condition. Wednesday, March 31, 1976, Page 7 SPP PLS SP PPO DOSS DOL PDA PD OVOP CRO BOSSE TF OOS \