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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1995-01-25, Page 21GOODS SERVICES • TRADES Vertical & Horizontal Blinds Carpet Hard Surface Marble Quarry Tile Ceramic Tile Wall Covering TELEPHONE 523-4930 FREE ESTIMATES Drywall Hanging & Finishing Texture & Swirl Ceilings Spray Painting Painting & Staining PAUL 357-1537 DON 526-7505 Ore you managing your money or just managing to get by? Call me today to find out how Investors can help you start building your financial future. CALL Helen Hetherington 887-6817 or 1,112k..1.9a-7972 affGroup Lavesto 1ZED 1107 LOGS FfeEWOOD Eli—S1 ADD ArMESS DPEN 7 DAYS A WEEX) FAS7 CDIFITEDUS SEAM 1-519-887-9921) Call John: I 357-2277 Hwy. 86, WHITECHURCH eHusqvarnaBil FOREST& GARDEN Construction • residential & agricultural structures • framing • siding • drywall • roofing & trim Estimates & Prints R.R. # 3 Blyth 523-9354 DUNBAR & COOK ELECTRIC LTD. Home, Farm & Commercial Wiring Wireless Home Security Systems BRIAN BUFFINGA Electrical and Controls • Residential • Agricultural • Commercial • HVAC Controls • Pole Line Services (519) 233-3340 VARNA Blyth Decorating Centre Ltd. DON "BARNEY " STEWART JOHN H. BATTYE 188 Queen St., Box 151, Blyth, Ontario. NOM 1H0 THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 1995. PAGE 21. Thaw won't stop winter fun at Nature Centre The recent warm temperatures experienced in mid-western Ontario might have the skiers worried, but at the Wawanosh Nature Centre winter activities are in full swing. Despite the lack of snow a variety of activities ranging from wildlife studies to Inuit games are being enjoyed by students of all ages. The winter session at the Nature Centre runs until March 3. Located at Wawanosh Valley Conservation Area southwest of Wingham the Wawanosh Nature Centre is operated by the Maitland Quality Health Care in a familiar home environment, may be an appealing alternative to Institu- tional Care. However, a vast number of the general public are unaware that this option is available to them in Perth-Huron Counties. Raising public awareness of the Victorian Order of Nurses and what it does, is the underlying reason for the designed "VON Week" which runs from Jan. 22 to Jan. 28, this year. In the counties of Perth and By Linda McFadden Office Co-ordinator Wellington County Two college or university students will be hired as Youth Leadership Conference Co- ordinators to organize and lead numerous 4-H leadership con- ferences throughout the province. Applications should have excellent recreation leadership skills, contagious enthusiasm and proven ability to successfully relate to teenagers. One student will be hired as a 4- H Resource Summer Assistance. Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA). The Centre has been providing conservation education experiences for students and community groups since 1984. Winter is a terrific time of year to see signs of wildlife so it's not surprising that Animal Adaptations is one of the most popular activities offered at the Centre. This activity encourages students to be nature detectives and solve the wildlife mysteries presented by the forest. This includes figuring out who has been chewing on the apple boughs, guessing who piled up the pine Huron, the local VON, a registered charity, provides care both in the home and in the community. Examples of services include nursing care for all age groups, such as teaching and support to new mothers and assisting families to look after a dying loved one in the comfort of their own surroundings; foot care - private or clinic; a day program of activities for seniors and individuals with Alzheimer's and palliative care volunteer visiting program. This will require researching, writing and proofing of resources for youth and volunteers. Applicants must have excellent writing and editing skills and the ability to work independently and meet deadlines. Knowledge of the 4-H program and teaching techniques would be beneficial for both positions. Anyone interested in either of the above job opportunities should call the OMAFRA office in Fergus to obtain more information and an application form. Deadline for applications to be submitted is Jan. 27. cones at the bottom of the tree and investigating how the mushroom got wedged into the fork of a tree branch. Throughout this activity children explore the strategies wildlife use to survive the winter season. Fine Feathered Friends, an activity for Grades 2 through 6, involves the bird feeders that are scattered through the, conservation area. Juncos, blue jays, chickadees, cardinals and nuthatches have all been visiting the feeders regularly over the past several weeks. The chickadees at the Centre are `zarless! With a little patience visitors are often able to feed one out of their hands. Students participating in the Fine Feathered Friends activity learn to identify common bird species using visual and sound clues. They also investigate bird adaptations to the cold weather. Each participant has a chance to make a simple feeder to take home. When the snow does arrive, snowshoes become the best way to get around the conservation area. Council approves fire budget Continued from page 8 ment with Blyth Veterinary Ser- vices to provide a dog pound when required. Council agreed to the proposed funding for the second phase of the Lucknow Community Centre pro- ject. The budget for the Blyth and District Fire Area Board was approved by council. The general account was approved for payment on the amount of $24,687.68 and the road accounts in the sum of $89,544.50. Tnanks to a generous donation from the West Wawanosh Mutual Insurance Company, primary classes as well as older students are now able to participate in snowshoeing activities. For young children a snowshoe hike through the frozen cedar swamp to the shore of the Maitland River is often the highlight of a visit to the Centre. While on their hike, classes stop to examine what's happening under the snow. Children often have the misconception that at ground level everything is brown and dead. During Snow Walk, Snow Talk, an activity for Grades 1 and 2, students dig down to examine life under the snow. They are amazed to discover the bright green colours of moss, an intricate maze of vole tunnels and even the occasional spider scurrying along. Many small mammals, insects and plants spend the winter months insulated by the blanket of snow, protected from predators. Activities at the Wawanosh Nature Centre are available to both school classes and community groups. It is necessary to book in advance. Activity information and booking dates are available by contacting the MVCA at (519) 335- 3557. Over the next few weeks the staff at the Centre are looking forward to hosting classes from Sacred Heart School in Wingham, Lucknow Central School and Howick Central School to name just a few. In addition a number of coMmunity groups have also planned visits including the Brussels Beavers and Cubs, the Blyth Cubs and the Wingham Guides. The general public is also welcome to visit. The conservation area is open throughout the week during daylight hours. The Nature Centre building is not always open, however visitors can pick up a trail map at the parking lot kiosk and explore the property at their leisure. Why not take an afternoon to visit the hemlock forest, watch for signs of beavers along the river or scare the well fed squirrels out of the bird feeders. 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