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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News Record, 2014-04-30, Page 15Wednesday, April 30, 2014 • News Record 15 OCOA asks hunters to make 2014 turkey hunt a safe one The 2014 spring wild turkey season in most of Ontario opened on April 25 and is a result of the reintroduction of wild turkeys to Ontario in the late 1980s. The subsequent growth of turkey populations allowed for a limited hunt that has expanded over the years as the number of birds continues to grow. The spring wild turkey hunt has become very pop- ular over the years, so does the potential for abuse of both the resource and the private land upon which most hunting takes place, officials from the Ontario Conservation Officers Association (OCOA) stated in a recent press release. Officials said the combination of mandatory tur- key hunter education program, responsible hunters, and active enforcement efforts by conservation offic- ers has resulted in many seasons of safe hunts. "Even though the vast majority of hunters obey the law, conservation officers continue to find a small percentage of individuals who disregard the regula- tions while turkey hunting',' says OCOA President Joe McCambridge, himself a field conservation officer in Pembroke and active turkey hunter. "We will con- tinue to actively enforce the law and ensure that the sport of turkey hunting continues to be a safe sport." Hunters are reminded that permission is required to hunt on private land, where most turkey hunting occurs. It is illegal in most of southern Ontario to hunt on or from public road right of ways between tracts of 2014-15 school calendars approved by AMDSB The board of trustees has approved the calen- dars for the 2014-15 Avon Maitland District School Board year. The respective school year calendar committees of the Avon Maitland District School Board and the Huron -Perth Catholic District School Board develop the school year calendars for each year. The result is that calendars between Avon Mait- land District School Board (AMDSB) and Huron - Perth Catholic District School Board align identically. The 2014-2015 school year commences Tues., Sept. 2, 2014 with an instructional day and classes end on Thurs., June 25, 2015 with an instructional day. Christmas Break commences Mon., Dec. 22, 2014 and concludes Fri., Jan. 2, 2015. Classes resume Mon., Jan. 5, 2015. March Break commences on Mon., March 16 and concludes on Fri., March 20, 2015. Six professional activity days are scheduled as follows: Friday, Sept. 26, 2014, Friday, Nov. 7, 2014, Thurs., January 29, 2015, Friday, April 24, 2015, Fri- day, June 5, 2015, and Fri., June 26, 2015 The Board approved the 2014/2015 elementary and secondary school year calendars, subject to Ministry approval. From our heart to your community Apply now for the FCC AgriSpirit Fund Since 2004, FCC AgriSpirit Fund has shared $7 million with nearly 800 community projects across Canada. This year your project could be added to the list. Apply online by June 12. FCCAgriSpiritFund.ca #FCCcares ff�' Farm Credit Canada Canada Community matters private land. In addition, it is illegal to hunt turkeys within 400 metres of where bait has been deposited. "Conservation officers will always investigate reports of trespassing and road hunting, and we encourage respon- sible hunters to report illegal hunting immediately. This will help keep both hunters and members of the public safe during the hunt said McCambridge. Come checkout what's been growing at... GREYHAVEN gardens . #6 Nol • HANGING BASKETS • ANNUALS • PERENNIALS •TREES • SHRUBS IT'S TIME FOR CUSTOM PLANTING! Just drop off your hanging baskets, pots and planters and let us do the rest! ✓/2H J9BN/BLt LOADABLE GIFT CARDS Join us for our Fairy Garden Workshop May 3rd at 10 am $45.00 per person, includes all supplies. CALL 519.523.9781 TO REGISTER RR#1 39843 LONDESBORO RD., LONDESBOROUGH PHONE/FAX 519-523-9781 Monday - Friday 8 am - 6 pm; Saturday 8 am - 5 pm; Sunday 9 am - 5 pm Cty. Rd. 25 Carlow • Cty. Rd. 15 3 Greyhauen Gardens a N ., W'.: E Blyth Londesborough y�� Clinton LOCATED 500 YARDS WEST OF LONDESBOROUGH ON CTY. RD. 15 AMGH Invites You to an Important Community Meeting You Will Not Want to Miss! Monday, May 12 2014 - 7 to 8 pm Knights of Columbus Community Hall, 390 Parsons Court Goderich We know that the choices and plans we make today define our future, and in this quickly changing healthcare environment, it has never been as important as it is now to be the creators of our own future. The Alexandra Marine and General Hospital recently undertook a journey to revitalize the hospital's vision, strategic priorities and clinical areas of focus that will drive optimal patient care, and position us to meet service goals and needs. We talked with a lot of people and asked a lot of questions. We engaged our staff and physicians, community and service partners in helping shape our future healthcare together. AMGH is now at an important juncture in the journey where we would like an opportunity to share with you the results of this planning, and discuss what it may mean for you and your family's healthcare now and in the future. It will be an opportunity to report back on information of interest, and to keep you informed on the challenges and pressures facing healthcare in small rural communities such as ours. Please join us for a conversation about healthcare in your hospital. Karen Davis, President and CEO AMGH - Best of the Past ... Innovative Future