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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2015-10-28, Page 3Wednesday, October 28, 2015 • Huron Expositor 3 Hunting season and events for November It is hunting season again in Huron County, and as such - all hikers need to be aware that there are areas of the trail that are closed for that reason. The Maitland Trail exists because of the good will of the landowners who very generously share their land with us. Please be mindful and respect the closed sec- tions of the trail by stay- ing off those sections. During the deer hunting season, many landowners participate in deer hunt- ing, or permit groups to do so on their property. The deer hunting sea- son is divided between bow hunting and con- trolled gun hunting. Bow hunting runs from Octo- ber 1 to December 31, except for two weeks when only gun hunting is permitted, November 2 to November 8 and Novem- ber 30 to December 6. Hence, hikers must not enter the Maitland Trail where signs are posted. These signs will be in posi- tion before November 1 and will be at major entry points of the trail. For example, Riverline or Jen- kins Corner. Some land- owners may request clo- Trail Talk Kate Procter sure for bow hunting also. During other weeks of the fall season, hikers should use caution and wear a highly visible jacket and cap - bright orange is suggested. We recommend that you chose an alternate section of trail, such as the GART, Maitland Woods, the Menesetung Trail or the Millennium Trail. Morris Tract, Stephenson Tract and the Falls Reserve are other suggestions. Be also advised that the waterfowl season is from September 26 to Decem- ber 30 on the Maitland River only. These hunters may be close to shore and targeting waterfowl on the river. As we define more closely the sections that are to be closed, updates will be posted and MTA members will receive updates. More informa- tion can be found on the Maitland Trail Association website at www.maitlandtrail.ca/ category/news/. Coming Events Point Farms Provincial Park Sunday, November 1 at 1 p.m. Contact: Anne Storey, 519-529-3050 Level 2, moderate pace, 2hrs Enjoy the enchantment of a walk through the old farm area at this park, which has a little bit of everything - level but curving trail, a long incline down to the beach, lakeside section, a slow climb, sheltered by trees, back up to the top of the bluff and more mostly level trail. Black Hole Road Corner (Jenkins) to Morris Tract Saturday, November 7 at 1 p.m. Contact: Beth Ross, 519- 524-8144 Level 2, easy to moder- ate pace, 3hrs Come out to stroll along this very pretty sec- tion of the Maitland Trail, past the Black Hole and through the varied land- scape of the Morris Tract, from tornado recovery to mature forest. The tail is 7km with a couple of steep sections. Wear sturdy footwear and bring a snack and water. For the car shuttle arrangements and meeting place, con- tact Beth. George G. Newton Tract Saturday, November 21 at 1 p.m. OFFICE HOURS The Office Hours for The Seaforth Huron Expositor are as follows Mondays - 9am - 5pm Tuesdays - CLOSED Wednesdays - 9am - 5pm Thursdays - 9am - 5pm Fridays - 8am - 4pm Sonforih urnExpositor 8 Main Street, Seaforth ON PH: 519-527-0240 1 www.seaforthhuronexpositor.com Contact: Sjani Craig, 519-524-9136 Level 2, moderate pace, 1.5hrs This is a 40 -hectare for- mer farm property that is owned by Ontario Nature. The trail winds through an old pine plantation and the remnants of the farm's orchards. A side trail takes you through a white cedar forest and along a stream valley where it stops at an old dam where a sawmill once stood. St. Columban Wind Project Community Liaison Committee The St. Columban Wind Project is a 33MW project located in the Municipality of Huron East, and Township of Howick, County of Huron which received a Renewable Energy Approval (REA) from the Ontario Ministry of the Environment in July 2013. As part of the REA requirements, a Community Liaison Committee ("CLC") has been established for the Project as a forum to exchange ideas, share information and provide regular updates regarding construction, installation, operation, maintenance and retirement of the Project. The third CLC meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 18 2015 and is open to the general public for observation. The goal of the CLC will be to update the community on Project milestones, and issues or concerns related to, the construction, installation, use, operation and maintenance of the Project. If you are interested in submitting a question or concern about the Project, please submit prior to November 13, 2015 and the CLC members will address them at the CLC meeting. Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2015 Time: 6:30-8:30pm Place: Huron East Council Chambers, 72 Main Street, Seaforth, ON For further information, to send comments or questions to the CLC, please contact: StColumbanWind@vereseninc.com Or call: 1-844-337-3736 NIJKIcIF.r-r ar monnis•TL-r2mtnrre To learn more about the St. Columban Wind Project and review materials related to the Project and the CLC, please visit www.vereseninc.com St. Columban Wind Project CLC P. O. Box 21103, RPO Meadowvale Mississauga, ON L5N 6A2 ST, LOLLIYARAN ftNERGY LP a e '�....CIP1YL•IT'r c'F VL�� UrY.IICPiAUT.? Ca 11134'HI II 1.4 Legend I_IWekelp TLIU * Illi ia[:tir.GC:w'ttion Wi.r jI lia.rv4.y -twoy /I kLaire Loc -al Fkaa4 Stam D 2 4 m=11 1,r1 ,,,,141,91 r$