; October 8, 1975 SUSQUEHANNA BULLETIN—Page 5 Eloise kept some Robin Hoods at home on 1st day of archery season by J. L. Biesecker An unusual breed of hunter is now quietly “spending time in the wood- lots and forests of Pennsyl- vania. Archery season o- pened on the recent soggy Saturday, September 27. The storm Eloise had many of the local bow hunters moving furniture, pumping rasements and anxiously listening for ‘‘crest’’ reports instead of stalking through the woods in quest of a deer. Rain should have been expected; nature has given us rainy weather for opening day of Archery Season for the last several years. Opening day of the 1973 Dates for the annual ingathering and distribution for the Mount Joy Branch, Needlework Guild of Ameri- ca, were set for October 28 and 29, in St. Marks United Methodist Church, Mount Joy. The planning session was held at the home of the president, Mrs. Simeon Horton. Ingathering will be from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 28. The directors will hold their annual meeting at 2 p.m. followed by a tea for the visitors. | At 4 p.m. the Girl Scouts will be served refreshments and awarded buttons. Distribution will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 29. The public is invited to view the items from 2 to 4 p.m. on the 28th. Mrs. Horton, conducted the business meeting and read a letter from the National President, Mrs. Mary E. Thompson, offering her best wishes and a message from Gerald Ford, President of the United States, congratulating the organization on its 90th anniversary. Three new directors were introduced: Mrs. Ann Elvin, Mrs. Wilma LeVin and Mrs. Daniel Wolgemuth. Miss Ruth Eby was appointed treasurer after the resigna- tion of Mrs. Melvin Weaver. A note from the former president, Mrs. Sam Bals- baugh, was read thanking the members for her fare- well gift. - The committee chairpersons presented re- ports. Committees appointed were: Arrangements; Mrs. Robert Shirk; Mrs. James Madara, Mrs. Walter Brandt, Mrs. Harriet Brown Mrs. Fannie Myers, Mrs. John Weidman, Mrs. Daniel Wolgemuth; Investigating and Distri- bution: Mrs. Gerald Sheetz, Mrs. Victor Koser, Mrs. season stands out in my mind as a very wet and interesting one. Plans for that season called for a group of friends tent camp- ing and hunting on recently purchased land in Potter County. Forecasts of exten- sive rains caused the other members of the group to withdraw from the trip, but, common sense failing, I headed for the woods alone that Friday night. Just north of Williamsport large rain drops began to warn of things to come. Needless to say, it was raining on my arrival, raining as I drifted off into a soggy sleep and was pour- ing down when the alarm Needlework Guild ingathering on Oct. 28, 29 at St. Mark’s Adam Greer, Mrs. Clyde Eshleman, Mrs. John Booth Mrs. Lester Eshleman, Mrs. David Schlosser, Mrs, Wal- ter Brandt; Marked Garments: Mrs. Maurice Bailey, Mrs. Paul Stoner. Refreshments: Mrs. Sam Balsbaugh, Mrs. Ann Elvin, Mrs. Floy Gilbert, and Mrs. Wilma LeVin. The Mount Joy Branch includes Marietta, Maytown and Mount Joy and also the rural areas in between. Weis names consumer director Are you dissatisfied with a Weis Market product? If so, there's someone you can complain to, Carol Heist, director of consumer affairs for the supermarket chain, will serve as a link between the consumer and the company. “l want to help the consumer become more aware of nutrition labeling and unit pricing’’ said the former Ohio home econom- ics teacher. ‘‘If there is a complaint between the con- sumer and the company, I hope to be able to work it out to the best interest for both parties.” Mrs. Heist may be contac- ed by writing to Weis Markets, Sunbury, Pa. . Service Contracts 24 Hour Service SAVE ON OIL CALL ABEL OIL CO. 684-4686 7.298, 2-12-18 21-25-27-29-8t rang several hours before daylight. In spite of the weather a small fire was coaxed to life, which cheer- ed me and I cooked my breakfast. Through the dark and rain soaked woods, 1 found my way to the spot that summer scouting indicated would offer a fat buck to my bow. Snuggling against the base of a large pine I anxiously awaited the first grey of the false dawn as the rain continued. . In spite of the adverse weather, opening day adrenaline began to course through my body as ears and eyes strained for signs of the deer that was sure to come up the trail. Into the glow of my opening day optimism came the awareness that the blackness was greying into dawn. However, neither the increasing rain and wind nor the leaks in the old poncho were noticed as weak morning light crept through the valleys below. Carefully watching the trails through scrub oak and rain, I was taken completely by sur- prise when a stunning blow sent me sprawling among the soggy leaves and roots. A falling limb had struck my shoulders and head. Slowly assessing the extent of my injuries and checking my equipment, common sense came flooding back into me. Suppose 1 had been severely injured and unable to move, with my expected return home still four days away? Hunting alone could be dangerous; an injured hunter might be without assistance until reported over-due. One man alone in the woods, removed from man made surroundings, is a fragile being, much more so than we often realize. The opportunity to experience this realization in itself makes the risk worthwhile. However, there are other compensations when one accepts the risk. When totally alone in the forest, hunting with a bow, the 3000 year gap between myself and our stone age ancestors is suddenly nar- rowed and I understand a little better where man has been. One sees, hears. and experiences nature more completely without the dis- tractions of other people. Several evenings alone by the camp fire or in a tent as the rain taps out its gentle tune heightens an apprecia- tion for other people. The smell of the morning coffee and the warmth of the evening fire are fine alone, but grand when shared. For some of us, it takes a good long soaking and a lump on the head to realize that hunting, like all of life, is better when shared. es aim with care. ~ Please, Mr. Hunter... SPARE QU CABLES One stray bullet can knock a phone cable or other telephone equipment out of com- mission. Disrupt telephone service for a whole community. Cut off vital Civil Defense or Police communications. Damage radio or TV transmission. So please, Mr. Hunter— Hor am Wrrw CARE + (EPO CABLES apy 1 YOUR COMMUN) y KILL” Them FE Ling gf PLEASE Dow" THE UNITED TELEPHONE COMPANY OF PENNSYLVANIA A Company of United Telecommunications, Inc. October 5 through 11 is FIRE PREVENTION WEEK. Please remember to keep Fire Prevention an active subject the other 51 weeks of the year. a rele Aa Batre clone: . as SPARE Ou CABLES HE UNITED TELEPHONE Company o ENNSYL v = Ka 100 YARD 1apge
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