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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1999-01-20, Page 2120 Exeter Times -Advocate Community Wednesday, January 20, 1999 Hay Swamp plantation harvest resumes People using the trails an Hn�.cwa.r,.. should avoid ..._ ---- -.. . using the in Hay Swam should avoid the P area at Lot 6, Concession 7 in Hay Townshi efit." Prout said private landowners also benefit from the authority's efforts because forest management expertise is developed and available to landowners. Selling the trees pays for the costs of the thinning operation. "The health of their plantations will improve along with the potential for higher quality trees. The higher quality trees can be harvested over the next 40 years at a much higher value," Prout said. Harold Piggott Enterprises of Woodstock is carrying out this thin- ning operation with his recently purchase Timberjack mechanica tree harvester and processor. The ABCA's manage- ment plan recommends removing the fourth row of approximately 100 acres per year for the next ten years. The four main types of species HAY TWP. — Fourth row thinning of pine and spruce plantations on Ausable-Bayfield Conservation Authority property in Hay Swamp has resumed. "Safety first, the ABCA wants to remind any per- sons using trails for snow- mobiling, hiking or other recreational activities to avoid the- harvesting area," ABCA general manager Tom Prout said. At present, harvesting is taking place on Lot 6, Concession 7 of Hay Twp. This selective harvest of conifer trees is part of the ABCA's forest manage- ment plan. Fourth row thinning produces a small, less desirable tree that is diffi- cult to market. Without a market, thin- ning can cost thousands of dollars. Through the cooperative effort of the ABCA, private contrac- tors, a trucking company and saw mill operators, two markets has been The Timberjack mechanical tree harvester and processor takes approximately one minute to cut, delimb and then cut the tree into the specified Iength.The comput- er on board also keeps track of the volume of wood that had been cutThe Timberjack is being used to thin the conifer plantations in Hay Swamp. developed for this forest industry in southern tion," Prout said. "As well, product — the pulp and Ontario. the wood is utilized, paper industryin Sault "These markets are suf- employment is created, Ste. Marie and the pres- ficient to cover the costs and the local and sure treated lumber of the • thinning opera- Provincial economies ben - Helping the Red Cross • being harvested are White and Red Pine, and White and Norway Spruce. The thinning operation removes approximately 30 per cent of the trees. The long term forest management goals for ABCA conifer plantations are to improve the planta- tion health, develop and improve the quality of. wood products growing in each stand, promote and protect regeneration of native hardwood tree species on appropriate sites, maintain and improve known wildlife habitat values, maintain and improve recreational opportunities for all user d groups, generate long I term revenue from forest products and improve the forest diversity. If you have any ques- tions or want to confirm the harvesting location contact the ABCA at 519- 235-2610. Golden Agers hold first . meeting of new year Grade 8 student Karly Pinder, left, and Grade 2 student Cameron Wells, right, are among ,the many students who will be taking part in the Red Cross's Red - Bank Campaign. Co-ordinator of fund development Viola Poletes, centre, spoke at Exeter Public School Monday explaining the history and significance Of the Red'Cross. The Redf3ank Campaign, a province -wide Red,Cross program, involves stu- dents taking home a 500 ml container which they will fill up with spare change around the house. The students will have the containers until April, at which time the funds will be divided evenly between the Red Cross and the school. While the Red Cross will use the money for its various services, the school wilt•be able to put the money towards things such as new recess equipment. Poletes said the Red Cross has set a province -wide goal of $300,000 for the project. Dinner set to welcome new minister EX.ETER - The regular meeting of Caven P.C.W. was held Mou..Jan. 11 at 1:30. Co -president Lillian MoVellan welcomed every- one ;to the first meeting of a pew year. Roll' call was anwered by 13 members. Ths ``past year was very successful with many dif- ferent programs and pro- jects.. The group was asked to bring `n old cards for recycling. January 22 the P.C.W. is holding a . Congregation dinner to welcome Rev. Lillian Wilton as minister at Caven Church. Mable Stanlake intro- duced the song"The Twelve Days of Christmas" telling of Advent. Co -president McLellan closed the meet- ing with prayer and a thought for the day. ZURICH Zurich Golden Agers first meeting of the new year was held January 11. President Lottie Grenier chaired the meeting and .committee in charge was Doris Hamilton, Gwen. McKellar, Elizabeth Grainger and Sheldon Wein. The meeting was opened with O'Canada and the Lord's prayer. Minutes of the December meeting were read and approved. Roll call indicated twenty paid up members. Doris Hamilton read the treasurers report. A change of venue has taken place and the meetings will be in one of the smaller basement rooms. Until the membership increases, this arrangement is adequate. Lunch was hot soup provided by the committee and a sandwich: The International Year of Older People (IYOP) is declared for the year of 1999. Every Friday at 1 p.m. there is a card party in the basement room. Games of pepper, solo and euchre can be enjoyed at this time. The first afternoon card party was January 15 and was most enjoyable. February 25, a representative from the Goderich quilters guild will visit. Kathryn Caie, past president of the Goderich club will address the group. Winner of the 50/50 draw was Elizabeth Grainger. Motion made and passed to adjourn meeting was made by Cecilia Farwell. The next meeting will be February 8. Seniors invited to dmingro p HENSALL - Current He spoke about the para - Events started the day on ble of the loaves and fish - Monday at Queensway es. Nursing Home as a group Bible Study was held ofresidents met in the Wednesday afternoon lounge to discuss the with Mildred Gingerich weather and other hap- leading the discussion on penings. Fun & Fitness salvation. followed later in the Fourteen Senior Diners Activity Room. In the met Thursday evening for afternoon several resi- supper. Any seniors are dents received manicures: encouraged to call 262 - Pastor Perry Mitchell of 2830 for information the Hensall United Church led the Senior Dining the worship service Program. Tuesday afternoon with Ma and Pa Kettle was Belva- Fuss as organist. the featured video on Friday afternoon. In the evening Doug Insley and Harvey Smith entertained at Friendship. Friday in the lounge. They played many old favourites for the audience. Comic g events January 20, Queensway entertains at Zurich Dining for Seniors; January 21, 2 p.m,, Party with The Nashville Rejects; January 25, 7 p.m., Girl Guide Buddies visit. ti} 4 Co-ordjnator of dining program presented with gifts of appreciation ZURICH - Fifty people enjoyed a ham and scal- loped potato dinner at the Zurich Senior Diners .on January 13. A 50/50 draw was won by Helen Otterbein. Gwen McKellar . gave the announcements. Pearl Helmrich present- ed Shannon, the .co-ordi- nator of the Zurich Diners, with a collector plate and stand, and three pieces of pinwheel crystal as a token of their appreciation of the work she has done. Shannon thanked every- one and expressed her appration for the co- operation and friendship she has enjoyed at the club. Mena Horner gave a slide presentation of the trip she and Ross had taken to the Yukon last June. The seniors then played games of cards.