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"They roam the fields in the summer and the winter. They are always outdoors. It's natural for them," Van Wees said. "We try to make it pleasant for them, sup- plying a certain amount of hay for them in the winter A regular cattle fence around the grazing area prevents the herd from wandering 'too far afield. They have never tested the fence, They are fonrerA. . Page 4 Thottaily Sennnmmevtew, July Farm Edition They .are too majestic to be domestic. Stmtinerrteview staff writer PRINCETON - When one speaks of a hobby, stamps, coins, and souvenir spoons come to mind. Not for Peter Van Wees. He breeds buffalo: Five buffalo graze a 12- acre parcel of land adjacent to his home and business. and buffalo. "They're downright nosey at times," Van Wees said. "They like to approach the fence and watch the field workers or the cars at the other end as they pass on the highway. They take an in- terest, but they are wild animals and they shy away if you try to get close to them." Van Wees has no direct commercial plans for the animals. They are hobby and nothing more. He frowns on the concept and experiments conducted mixing beef cattle greenhouse operations. His herd consists of a bull and four hefers. T For the three years he's had buffalo, passers-by, travelling Highway 2, offer! do double-takes, throwing "Why do I breed them? That's a good question,"Nan Wees said in an interview with the Sentinel-Review. "I think it's partially a respect for the past. I find them a ’most interesting animal. Their numbers have been threatened and I felt I could help parser-ye them." 7 Few people have learned the art of collecting happy memories; they collect old china, prints and books-ag good and pleasant but fragile and perishable. But happy memories are indestructiple possessions which nothing can take from us. their cars into 'reverse so they can get out and take pictures of the buffalo, quietly grazing on pastures frtpting, the roadside. He said he intends to post no trespassing signs on the fence to protect the public. One brave soul, he said, climbed the fence to get a closer look at the horned buffalo. "They are a very powerful and mystic animal," he said,, "I had some land next door that I couldn't do much with other than graze cattle, and owning a few beef cattle doesn't pay off so I thought I might as well have a few buffalo." Van Wees said the buffalo, with eyes round and jutting out like golf balls, are careful but curious creatures. . He hopes calves will be born into his herd in the He-said the animals are content and at home in Oxford. Vah Wees claimé his buffalo are offspring of the last free herd in Canada. After all is said and done more is usually said, , Our Wisdom Corner.: By 'Srr_wuuuryrT Man breeds buffalo here in Oxford Van Wees, a former Alberta farmer who moved to Oxford in 1962, discovered his interest for- the animals after visiting buffalo in a semi-natural habitat at Alberta's Elk Island National Park. _ o In spite of the bison's/ p.ryninent place in the history of North America, knowledge of its lie history and ecology is still far from. While passing through a small barn located on the lot, one of the buffalo got stuck between a» timber support beam and an iron stall bar. The buffalo had worn a small portion of its coat to the Sign around theunid section of its body, after struggling to no avail to free itself. _ The buffalo was noticeably shaken by the ordeal. 3V3" Wees comforted the annual while he worked to free it. With the help of two sons, a daughter, a father-in-law, a saw, a strong jack, and two long two-by-fours, the buffalo was freed. THE BUFFALO is. majestic and powerful animal and although it's played a large part in the history of North America, we know little about the nature of the animal. , _ A buffalo rescue misrion broke' during the interview. Van Wees left a bury business and numerous Ity, coming phone calls to bail out the buffalo. A winter they push the snow aside and find food," he said. "We're there to provide and protect, if and when it's needed." Help was needed Thur- sday. _ . and making sure water is alngys availible, _ _ "They are pretty much independent. Even in the ifGnories are in- destructible possessions which nothing can take ifom us. good and pleasant Gi fragile and. perishable. But happy --e_, / Our Wisdom Corner: Few people have learned the art of collecting happy memories; theycollect old china prints. and books-- all _ Mr. and Mrs. Maurice _ Buckrell entertained Mrs. _'. Isobel Briggs, Woodstock on f Sunday when she celebrated ,' her birthday. There were 22 t relatives attending. We all Mr. and Mrs. Murray Thorpe, Toronto, spent three days at the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Buckrell and Mrs. Doris Lee. Mr. and Mrs. Morley Collings, Oakville, spent the weekend at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Parkhill. Wish Mrs. Briggs Happy Mrs. George McGill, Detroit, is visiting her sister Mrs. Stafford Smith. BURGESSVILLE (C), -u. Mr. and Mrs. Morrison Hoover and sons David and Billy, Waterloo spent Thursday at the home of the former"s parents Mr. and Mrs. D.M. Hoover. complete "I question whether they ever roamed in Ontario," Van Wees said. "If so, it was a Longtime ago." _ - _ The life lines of a buffalo are similiar to those of a cow. "I guess at around 15 years," he said. "As for the average size, I don't know. I've seen some awfully big bulls. I don't know when the re full glorth." y ach Buffalo cows first breed when they are between two and three years of age, bulls rarely before. five. "i Expect to see my clan grow considerably," Van Wees said, then smiled. "Once we have too many, I'll probably put on a barbecue." By THE CANADIAN PRESS Oct. 9, 1979 Aimee Semple McPherson, one of the United States' most colorful and controversial figures, was born 89 years ago today - in 1890 - at Ingersoll, Ont. The fundamentalist evangelist retained a strong and loyal following ttff a third marriage that ende in divorce. She preached to mass audiences in Los Angeles for about 20 years, and diedin 1944. Birthday. Mr. Raymond Thompson of Faith Mission in Canada was the guest speaker at the Burgessville Baptist Church on Sunday. Mrsand Mrs. D.H. Hoover, Burgessville accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Hoover, Harriston to a farewell dinner in honor of the former's granddaughter Miss Carlene Hoover at Elm Hurst resturant in Ingersoll. Carlene returned to her position as lab technician in Edmonton. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Hoover, Mount Elgin, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Johnson have returned from a 10 day trip to the Maritimes. Mrs. Earle Dickson has returned home from a two week's holiday in Barrie and Toronto. imam I__......t.m Hm , Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Arthur are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Janet Bernice, to Rick Harvey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Her. The wedding will take place at Newark United Church, August 18, 1979 at 7:00 p.m. Mr. Bores can be divided into two classes; those who have their own particular subject and those who do not need a subject. Tact is simply taking pains to keep in touch with people. He who fears, has his greatest foe within. Good morals are nobler than good manners but not so popular. Our Wisdom Corner: A gossip usually makes a mountain out of a molehill by adding some dirt.