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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1993-11-10, Page 3• 141111.101111011111.0e, November 10.1493 40 trees planted CREDITON - On 'may, -40 people gathered at Crediton Con- servation Area to dedicate •the Aus- able-Bayfield Conservation Author- ity's new arboretum. The new forest recognizes 40 years of tree planting by the ARCA m cooperation with municipalities, landowners and the Province of Ontario. The ceremony included the plant- ing of four trees. Paul Kropp, MPP 'of Huron planted a white pine on behalf of the Province. Tom Tomes planted a Norway spruce on behalf fAuthority's 32 municipalities -tet a Township.of Stephen. loe •Olibson, Chairman of the ABCA Neuron MPP Paul Klopp handled the shovel for the planting of a white pine at the Crediton Con - {servation Area Sunday afternoon. Giving guidance from the left are Ausable Bayfield Conserve- .{ ':tion Authority .chairman Joe . Gibson, Garry Van Loon of Hibbert township and Stephen reeve and Huron warden Tom Tomes. In Sunday's plantings, the new arboretum in Crediton recog- nizes 40 years of tree planting by the ABCA. arbarstern piatWd an ash to recognize the role of the ARCA in tree planting. One of the most active landowners in the Reforestation Assistance Pro- gram is Garry Van Loon of Hibbert Township who planted a sycamore tree. The arboretum includes over two dozen different tree and shrub spe- cies - a combination of trees sold by the ARCA and Carolinian For- est species. It has been planted in the shape of the Authority's area of jurisdiction :with a nature trail to represent the Bayfield and Ausable Rivers. The arboretum will be a 1101111CC of information for people Wens who want to see what the -seedlings they buy will lebk1ike as they ma- -lure as well as -an important rc- source for schools involved in tree. identification. Next year, the Authority hopes to place markers to identify the trues. In the meantime, you can receive a guide to the Arboretum by visiting or phoning the ARCA at 235-2610. The Arboretum is a cooperative project thanks to the efforts of ARCA staff, students from South Huron District High 'School in Ex- eter who planted the trees and the Township of Stephen who manages Crediton Conservation Area. ' tHEVRo1-ET OLDSIvIOBILECom. WE LISTEN Ruh Evans When it comes to sales and service, no one will try harder to please;, and1 guarantee it! Rob Evans ine Dealer with thedifference WE CARE about you and your car. illbeamew Ausable:Bayfleld Conservation Authority Arbo[eium at:the.Orediton,ConseratfonArea was: officialiy opened Sunday afternoon. Shown.above nexttathe sign.°are Sfephensarrd Grand !feend's rep on the ABCA, Dave MCCiure ,who .was chairman •for the. program. •Akixt-to McClure .ire%it"BCA:chairman Joe Gibson, Garry Van ,Loon:of Hibbert township, HurontMPP Paul Klopp ..aipddilitan Tom .Torres. 74 Kingston Street, Atletterfeh.lentarto 3imy.41mordwillaig. i7 Th Laurentian Bank of Canada wishes to inform ids cli- ents that the Exr branch will be relocating to London on December 17,1993. All depasits and loans will be transferred to London, Onta- rio at that tirne. We regret to advise of this situation, but we :will be pleased to serve you afthe London location. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Don Thompson, Branch Manager, or any other staff member of the .Laurentian Bank in Exeter at(51 ) 9 235-1060. LAUREi'IAN BANK Of CANADA