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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1992-09-30, Page 16Naturally! Bill Andrews, a professor of Environmental Studies, hosted a tour of his Belgrave conservation farm Saturday for about 30 amateur field naturalists. Photo by Merie Gunby Bill Andrews gives tour of his conservation farm Autumn flowers adorn Knox United Hawthorn shrubs provide protection so young maple and ash trees can begin to grow; many plants, as diverse as walnut trees and goldenrod, secrete a chemical that discourages other plants from growing too close to them; historically about one kg. of nitrogen per hectare per year settled out of the atmosphere, now with all the man-made pollution, about 30 kg. per hectare accumulates and many plant species have difficulty dealing with this pollutant. These are just a few of the fascinating natural history bits gleaned by about 30 amateur field naturalists at the conservation farm of Bill Andrews near Belgrave on Sept. 26. The naturalists were from two field naturalist clubs, one from Guelph and the other, the Huron Fringe Field Naturalists, which draws it membership from an area bounded by Kincardine, Blyth and Bayfield. Bill Andrews, an active and outspoken conservationist, original­ ly from Huron County, has for many years been professor of environmental studies at the University of Toronto. He's now retired, but busier than ever teaching and writing text books on environmental topics. Andrews acquired the property on the west bank of the Maitland Wingham Right to Life continues fight for unborn The Wingham Right to Life orga­ nization met recently to discuss their success in fighting for the unborn. The organization handed out fetal monitors and pro-life information at the Tees water Fall Fair and the Blyth Threshers Reunion. The club reports after sending many letters to local government officials and the Ministry of Trans­ portation, the legislature agreed to change the by-law concerning non­ commercial field signs. The change allows any existing non-commer- cial signs to remain in place with regular maintenance. River, about 20 years ago. Then it was open fields, over grazed and badly eroded. He purchased the property to try out some ideas he had about restoring land to a more natural state, that would contain a diversified population of plants and animals thriving and supporting each other in an ecological balance. It is now a pleasant place of fields and gardens, treed areas and old- field meadows full of goldenrod, asters and grasses. It is uncommon not to see deer or foxes, or many species of birds. Andrews not only has turned the concept, of what a well-kept farm should look like, on its head. He has shocked his urban neighbours by digging up his lawn and planting native plants such as milkweed, goldenrod, asters and mullen. “I hate mowing grass,” he said. “Besides, for the first time this year there are butterfields around my lot. And many more species of birds and insects. It looks better too.” The farm property is frequently used as a teaching site for university students. Andrews con­ ducts seminars on environmental studies for school teachers, so this re-made Huron County farm is familiar in classrooms across Ontario. The organization's belief is that the minimal civil right of anyone, bom or unborn, is the right not to be killed. Correction On page 17, in the Sept 23 issue of The Citizen, it was inaccurately stated in a cutline for Co-Op Beef Day that Greg and Bruce Higgins are brothers. In fact, the two are cousins. Sorry for the error. A profusion of early autumn flowers beautified the sanctuary of Knox United Church, Belgrave, on Sunday, Sept. 27. An organ-piano prelude of sacred numbers presented by Mrs. Elizabeth Procter and Mrs. Donna Shaw welcomed members from Calvin-Brick, Knox and neighbour­ ing churches to the annual anniver­ sary service. Mrs. Janisa Coultes and Mrs. Loma Cook greeted the worshippers on arrival. John Nixon and Arnold Spivey ushered members to their pews. Mabel Wheeler holds dinner party Rev. and Mrs. Jack Tweddle, Clinton were dinner guests on Sunday at the home of Mrs. Mabel Wheeler along with Mr. and Mrs. John Anderson and Mrs. Ruby Anderson, Princeton and Mrs. Sarah Anderson, Brussels. Mrs. Sybil Straker has returned from a visit with her cousin Mr. and Mrs. Hantiuk and his mother Pearl. While there they went to he cottage in Stanleyville for the weekend as well as visiting the Belgrave Community Centre Board hosts first euchre tournament The Belgrave Community Centre Board sponsored its first euchre tournament of the season on Sept. 18 with 16 tables in attendance. 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Jack Tweddle of Clinton conducted the service. He centered his remarks on Mark II: 20-25 “The Withered Fig Tree”. Anticipation of great things improves our lives. We become what we think. Good anticipation gives good returns, ask in prayer and believe. Confidence gives good results; the reverse is also true. Faith and doubt are like a teeter- totter. When your faith is high, your doubts are low. God is unseen, but so is man's mind. Doubt is like Perth area. Upon her leaving Toronto and her return she visited relatives, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Austin and their grandson Jason Peters. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Grasby visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Roberts of Listowel and attended the 95th birthday of their aunt Mrs. Hilda Roberts. Mrs. Wilfred Pickell, Vancouver visited with Mrs. Mabel Wheeler for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Grasby and Britton, second to Don Shiell and Connie Wiseman and third to Harvey Edgar and Larry Elston. The next euchre tournament will be held on Oct. 16, the third Friday night of the month. the common cold; contagious but even more dangerous. The quality of your character increases your outcome. If character is lost, all is lost. Speak well of others and conditions in your country, Canada, and brotherhood will improve. The choir sang “Make a Joyful Noise” with piano accompaniment by Mrs. Procter. The offertory stewards were Donald G. Procter, John Nixon, Steven Nixon and Arnold Spivey. Mrs. Laura Johnston spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. George Johnston, Tara and Erin of Ilderton. Mr. and Mrs. Gary Leitch and Jeff of Waterdown also visited at the same home and all attended the opening of the Pine Knot Golf and Country Club at Dorchester. Mrs. Muriel Coultes attended the National Consultation of United Church Women in Toronto last weekend. Friends and neighbours of this community extend sincere sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Taylor, Belgrave and Mr. and Mrs. Mason Robinson, Wingham in the loss of their brother George Robinson of Kitchener who passed away Wednesday, Sept. 23. Sincere sympathy is also extended to all other Robinson relatives.