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Home My WebLink AboutTimes Advocate, 1992-10-07, Page 26Page 2E, Times -Advocate; . OcloneI 199:' Many organizations in the area received a financial boost re- cently as the Exeter Legion once again chipped in to help fi- nance a variety of projects. Donations are es follows from left to right. In front, Monty Scott presents $1,500 to Art Bower- man of Steohen Minor Hockey. Middle row: Glenn Robinson presents Katherine Ens of Exeter Figure Skating with $695; Dorothy Chapman looks on while Vera Armstrong presents Nominations invited for Conservation Awards EXETER - If you know someone with a demonstrated commitment to the environ- ment, someone with a strong streak of the conservation ethic, now is the time to spread the word! The Ansable-Bayfield Conservation Authority is inviting nomina- tions in six -categories for the 1992 Conser- vation -Awards. An annul event since 1984, the presetttauon of Conservation Awards was established "to give recognition to people who had done • significant environmental work" explains Kathy Monk. communica- eons manager. 'These range from individuals who have devoted years to such activities as conservation farming, tree -planting and improving wildlife habitat on their property to individuals or groups - not necessarily land -owners - who have contributed eine and effon to improving the environment in some meaningful way." Last years.award-winners were: Bud Walker of Clinton. a teacher at Huron Centennial, who spearheaded a 'broad environmental pro- gram that included establishing an arboretum and integrating conser- vation activiues into the school curriculum: Ben and Margaret Day - nerd whose purchase of 50 acres in the Staffa area was done specifically for the worthy goal of•environinental improvement, and Erma and Darwin Lannin of RR 2. Dublin whose accomplishments included dedicated tree -planting and cone ovation cropping. Any person or organization may nominate an individual or group for a Conserypuonaward. Nominations may be submitted on official forms available from the Conservation Authority, or be phoning Ka- thy Monk at 235-2610. Deadline for the 1992 awards nominations is November 1. The list of nominees will be received by ABCA staff. after which the board of directors will decide on this years recipients. An awards presentation will take place at the annual meeting in January '93: winners' names are also engraved on a special plaque displayed at the Conservation Authority. "The Conservation Awards are an important recogniuon of the en- vironmental efforts of the local community," says Monk, "and by recognizing these groupsand individuals. mime also acknowledging them as a good example for other people to follow." $500 to Leslie Switzer for Children of the World; Lloyd Wells presents George Godbolt with $600 for the Exeter Lions Youth Club. Back row: Jim Menylees looks on as Craig Web- ber accepts $1,500 for the Exeter and District Ringette Asso- ciation from Dave Frayne. The Legion also donated $770 to the South Huron Recreation Centre for public skating. ' The Exeter amass Club held their annual'fashion show at the Exeter Golf Club last Wednesday evening. At top, Lori Dykstra models an outfit, and Karen Eveiand (below) tries out a "numbered" number. Cieai-up TI'our of L xeter n- -ryertp.five .stoked, of We envirorvnental aaenoes classes et South Huron District-HHh School went on a cleanup tour of Feuer Friday in honour of Waste Reduction Week. they cone hack with 200 kilos of garbage, enough to fill 27 bws. De - vile the amount of litter and trash, teacher George McEwan Mord that, overall, the amount has been It 8S :tbWO.6911.patgd in pi!evious years, meanies the town ,fiesen*s-B a1 soler bill Of health. Other groups owe plot collecting geiblige on Satui- dey, including the. r s .Gfddegwups• GRAND RIND - Saturday and Sunday October 17 and 18 are this year's dates for the North Lambton Pall Colour and Craft Festival. Choose a unique gift from booths featuring stoneware pot- tery, braided rugs, fused glass, or pine furniture at the Larnbton Heri- tage Museum's Craft Sale. Come prepared to hike an interpreted na- ture trail, rent a canoe and explore the old river, or bicycle along the miles of quiet paved reads at the Pinery Provincial Park. Complete the day by picking up fresh inex - pencive local produce at the Grand Rend Farmers Market, or picking your own apples at one of the many orchards around the village of Arkona. The parking to will be filled to overflowing and the buildings cmwded with early Christmas shoppers, as the annual Craft Sale returns to the Lambton Heritage Museum. A great variety of both gifts and decorations can be found at this sale. Folk art, stained glass and quilting, tole painting and•jew- ellery are all for sale at very rea- sonable prices. Many craftspeople have been attending the show since it began in 1981, and have a loyal clientele But each year brings same new and exciting crafts to the area. The craft sale opens at 10 a.m. sharp each day. Regular museum admission ap- plies. The Pinery Provincial Park will be offering a new dnving tour this year, "Getting Ready for Winter". This tour can be picked up any - tune October 17 or 18 at the main gates of the park and is free with the purchase of a 56.00 daily vehi- cle pass. Families arc able to dnvc their automobiles through the oak and pine woodlands, stopping to meet interpreters along the way, who will explain the benefits of fere in the park, or the beaver or salmon that are part of Pinery. The new 800 square foot Pinery Interpretive Cen- tre will be open with a naturalist on duty to answer questions and identi- fy your findings. Be sure to see the fish and herptile aquaria and view the new displays in the visiwr cen- tre. Visitors will also have the op- porwnity to bulk -purchase birdseed for the winter, all sponsored by the Friends of Pinery Park. Cbmple a your day with a stop at the Grand Bend Farmers Market, sponsored by the Grand Bend Chamber of CommerceOr head for the village oI Arkona, known as "the little apple' to pick -your -own apples, or have a free tour of a fruit processing plant, handling 18,000 apples every hour. Stop by the sce- nic falls at Rock Glen and visit the fossil and native history museum. Don't miss the village n1 'Medford where you will discover mainstreet activities that include sidewalk and hake sales. Merchants throughout North Lambton will he offering great End -of -season prices. Numer ous emus in the area will he open -is well. So make it a point to come to North Lambton on Saturday Octo ber 17 and Sunday October 18, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., for an entire day filled with a variety of activities with something for everyone the Pinery Provincial Park and Lamhtnn Heritage Museum are located 8 km south of Grand Rend on Highway 21. 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