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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 2009-07-29, Page 19Family celebrate field, his wife Linda and their family," said Ernie Mi- atello. "Through their generosity and commitment to conservation, this natural habitat will be preserved for the future for the benefit of the watershed and the people who enjoy it." The Linfield Wildlife Area name recognizes the two generations of Linfield family stewardship at the property including the work of Bill and Linda and family and Bill's father, Allin. Several local families have recently left a local legacy through donations of funds and/or lands in ecologically important areas. Land donations are considered as part of the ABCA's Land Securement Plan. For information visit abca.on.ca or phone 519-235-2610 or 1-888-286-2610. Water and soil resources and wildlife habitat will be preserved and future generations will have additional nature appreciation opportunities, thanks to a land dona- tion from the family of the late Bill Linfield. A dedication ceremony, to recognize the family's be- quest to the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Foundation, was held on Saturday, July 18 at the site of the donated property, which will be home to Linfield Wildlife Area. Present at the land dedication ceremony were Bill's wife Linda and their children Leslie and Hayley as well as other family members. Bill Linfield was an elementary school principal and a former Chair of the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Foundation. He passed away on February 25, 2008 but, before his death, he and his wife Linda talked about do- nating the land for the benefit of future generations. The Linfield Wildlife Area is a fitting testament to someone who was a dedicated conserva- tionist during his lifetime, said Tom Prout, General Manager and Secretary Treasurer of the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Author- ity (ABCA). "Bill was an active foundation volunteer and conservationist and his legacy will live on at this wonderful site," he said. Linfield Wildlife Area is located west of the Pavillion Road and Goshen Line inter- section, southwest of Varna and north of Zu- rich. The donated property is about 95 acres in size, including 70 acres of active farm land and 25 acres of natural areas. The ABCA intends to develop additional windbreaks, grassed waterways and tree planting in the coming years. Rental income from the farm land should help defray the costs of maintaining the woodlot, valley and trails. "The windbreaks, creek buffers and healthy woodlot demonstrate that farming and con- servation go hand-in-hand," said Kate Monk, Supervisor of Stewardship and Conservation Lands with the ABCA. Hiking, bird -watching, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and fishing will beper- mitted activities' hi the wildlife area. Snow- mobiles, did bikes, all -terrain vehicles and hunting will all be prohibited thea. The Chair of !he Ausable Barfield conset- vation Foundation (AB anked the.Lit field family for their generous donation. "Today we honour the vision of Bill Lin- Erilay the beach on foot! • Beaches and dunes are habitat and feeding grounds for many species, Including the endangered Piping Plover. & Vehicles can damage beach and dune habitat. • Vehicles spread invasive plants like Common Reedgrass. For more inforriation: www.fekelnvoa.ca 519-5234478 The Lake Huron Centre for Coastal Conservation Goderich Signal -Star, Wednesday, July 29, 2009 - Page A19 Photo by Dominique Milburn Sunday concerts The Goderich Laketown Band took the stage at Lions Harbour Park July 26 as part of the summer Sunday Concert Series. The park was filled with music lovers - most of whom packed under the park gazebo to escape the sporadic drops of rain. During the concert, director Hugh MacGregor wished luck to a few of his band mem- bers who are headed off to school in the fall, including Katie Dockstader (left). MacGregor himself will soon say so -long to the band as well, after he announced he would take a year sabbatical to travel. Great Cars. Great Rates. Ask about our great daily,. weekly and monthly rates! Call or visit us today! Highway 21 south of Goderich at Hyundai of Goderich. 519-524-1795 Thirrt&nta A Licensee of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. or its Affiliate. r L 20% OFF all summer items (*EXCLUDING ELLE & PANDORA JEWELLERY, & IJ RAINWEAR) WATCH FOR OUR NEW FALL ARRIVAL LINEU �,�„ SALES iik CA SOO,p, ,IG. Z,1 0 G e NINE WAVES sr,oes.do.Accessoxies N.. 477 a8mpbsti Street, Lucknow - 51 t.4O -.Sat. 1O-5:30;pp $u14-5:30 Q'_. 80t K 9 63 Mon. - Sal 10 - 520 p.m., Sun. 12 - 4 p.m. •