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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1996-05-29, Page 10Page 10 Times -Advocate, May 29,199:6 Court painter Al Horton paints a straight line on the newly resurfaced tennis courts In Exeter. The Exeter Lions Club and the Tennis club have teamed up to get the courts ready for use and it should be courting tennis players by next week Granton women take in Blue Jays game The Women's Insti- tute president threw the first pitch of the game. By Muriel Lewis Granton correspondent GRANTON - Saturday, May 25 was Women's Institute;Day-at the Skydome when soils -114500 mem- bers and spouses wife ' present to see the Minnesota Twins take the game against the Toronto Blue Jays six to four in ten innings. This was one of the events honoring the 100th anniversary of the Women's Institute when the FWIO president Margaret Harris threw the first ball. Attending from Granton W.I. were Nora Wissel, Elsie Dann, Alma Nicholson and Muriel Lewis. A number from the Granton area attended the annual beef barbecue at the Kirkton Community Centre on Sunday evening, May 26. Granton WI members and some from Clandeboye WI enjoyed din- ner at the Village Post in Crediton at noon on May 21. The Granton group visited the woodworking shop of Ron DeBrower, between Granton and Lucan, where he spe- cializes in mouldings and other spe- cial orders. In the afternoon the group had an interesting tour of the Exeter Times. Queensway news HENSALL - Fun and fitness had residents of Queensway moving Monday morning. Everyone likes the exercises but we look forward to taking our exercise by walking outdoors when the weather is suita- ble. Hensel) United church women provided bingo and prizes Monday afternoon for residents. Rev. Phil Sender of Zurich Men- nonite Church led worship service Tuesday. Residents along with the Hensall Public School grade six students directed by teacher Peter Snell had a rollicking choir practice Tuesday afternoon as we rehearsed for the assembly we are presenting at the School June 14 at 1:30 p.m. for seniors month. Christian Reformed Youth from Exeter visited Thursday evening and residents had a great time play- ing crokinole, euchre, checkers and dominos with them. Geri Fashions of London set up shop at Queensway on f4Iday. Res- idents and staff alike as well as sen- iors from the community had the pleasure of seeing the new spring fashions. Friday evening the Stratrroy Band appeared at a function at the Hensen Legion. Residents enjoyed their sound when they marched by the corner of Queen and Nelson. Muriel Lewis enjoyed a trip to the Tulip Festival in Holland, Michigan on the holiday weekend. Robert Parkinson, Muriel Lewis and Bill Powell visited with Nor- man and Velma Hodgins on Sun- day. At the Granton United Church on Sunday, May 26, Pastor Normalie Voakes entitled her sermon Unlim- ited Power based on the lessons ` agAirots 2. atin' Riddell presented the Word of God and Heather West - man lit the candles for the Light of the World before the service. Tem Herbert, Michael and Mela- nie Dodds joined the church by transfer of membership. At St. Pauls Anglican Church, Kirkton Rev. Timothy Connor's message was about the promises of Easter being fulfilled by the send- ing of the Holy Spirit and opening the way of eternal life. A time of fellowship followed the service during a potluck dinner. Leon Paul gave the address in the form of a poem he had composed and John Urquhart and Bill Wag - horn made a presentation of gifts to Rev. Rim and Ruth Connor and son Matthew, as a new rector has been appointed. Rev. Glenda Mea- kin will commence her ministry next Sunday, June 2 at the anniver- sary service. Get to know Mor►islon Dam Conservation Area on June 18 EXETER - Explore Morrison. Dam Conservation Area this spring - travel two kilometres east of Exet- er for a taste of nature. Owned and managed by the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority, this a pop- ular day use park for Usborne and Exeter residents and tourists. On Tuesday, June 18. ABCA staff naturalist Kate Monk will be leading a guided hike of the area. During the hike you'll learn about the features that make Morrison Dam Conservation Area such a spe- cial place to visit. Admission to the hike is $2,50 per person or $10. per family. Meet at the south parking lot at 7 p.m. Last year. 50 people attended this hike. There is much to see each day at Morrison Dam. Construction of the dam in 1959 created the lake eco- system where the Ausable River once flowed. Regular inhabitants of this community include small crea- tures such as back swimmers, whil- ligig beetles and crayfish. The Aus- able River also contains many of the same small creatures as the res- ervoir and is inhabited by water striders and mosquitos. To add to this rich environment, the lake is stocked annually with rainbow trout. The ABCA thanks the Ausa- ble Bayfield Conservation Founda- tion and the Exeter Lions club for sponsoring the fish stocking. Other fish species include bass, pike, sun- fish and perch. The main trail is two kilometres long and circles the reservoir. Two loops take you through the hard- wood forests. These forests contain a wide variety of species that are easily distinguished. The predomi- nant tree species are maple and beech but other species such as hop.. hornbeam, black cherry and haw- thorn can be observed along the trail. Competing with the trees of sunlight are vines which are a fa- vourite food source for a variety o?' wildlife. The presence of white pines and white ash planted after the reservoir was built also enhanc- es the trail. Throughout the Conservation Area, many bird boxes have been erected by the Exeter Boy Scouts. Bluebird boxes are the most signifi- cantsince the bluebird is consid- trod to be "rare". These bluebird boxes are being constructed throughout southern Ontario to pro- vide more habitat and thereby en- courage the re-establishment of the species. In and near the water, wood duck boxes have been erect- ed to provide a habitat for these wonderfully colorful birds. Funds from Conservation Din- ners and the Conservation Founda- tion have been used to build the wheelchair accessible fishing dock and privies. The pavilion, a popular spot for family picnics, is also wheelchair accessible. Vandalism is a serious concern of the ABCA at Morrison Dam Conservation Area. The privies and the docks have been most affected. The Conservation Area is made available to the public so that eve- ryone may share the joys of nature. When -vandalism occurs, a small number of people ruin the Conser- vation Area for everyone else. Re- pairing the facilities puts a strain on the tight budget of the ABCA. Money that could be spent improv- ing the area for everyone has to be used to repair the damages. Please respect the property of Morrison Dam so that everyone can enjoy what the Conservation Area has to offer. If you observe any damage or violations at the Conservation Area, please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-265-1777. Because of provincial funding cutbacks, the ABCA started a user pay system at Morrison Dam CA this spring. People can pay $2. per person each time they visit the park of purchase a 1996 Conservation Area pass which allows free day use entry to 10,000 acres of ABCA lands. Individual passes at $11, while family passes are $23. These funds are needed if the ABCA is going to be able to keep the park open for public use. Morrison Dam CA is well worth a day or evening of your time for hiking, canoeing or fish- ing. Get to know the area better on June 18 at the guided hike or ex- plore the area yourself. Trail bro- chures are available from the ABCA office on the north side of the reservoir. Bayview Golf Club held a toumament on Saturday to celebrate Hay Township's 150th sesquicentennial. From left, Gary and Judy Kyle were second overall while Deb Glavin and Jamie Caldwell won first place. Jan Rips gives his hair one last touch before getting It all shaved off by hairdressers Elaine Sachan and Barb Speirs in Grand Bend on May 15. Filips took theIpiung for Daddy atibucks part in the upcom- kw Huron Country Playhouse production of Annie. so tor, who admitted he was ter- rified, vowed he would save all of his hair In a box. Grand C�veblue bag trial receives support, BRA will establish the trial system to replace blue box collection STEPHEN TOWNSHIP - Council passed a motion at its May 21,. meeting supporting the initiation by Bluewater Recycling Association of a trial blue bag collection system in Grand Cove Estates. A public meeting was held regarding an application to add a per- mitted use of a restaurant on Part Lot 11, Concession 1. Letters of non -objection from Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority, Huron County Health Unit and the Huron County Planning and Development Department were presented. Also presented was a letter expressing concern regarding drainage and parking as well as litter and soil placed on neighboring property. Bill Dietrich, P. Eng, presented the "B" report of the Khiva Mu. nicipal Drain. The total estimated construction cost is $46,000. It was agreed the drain work will be constructed following the Lake Hu- ron Pipeline Twinning Project if possible. The contract will include a • start date of September 1 or sooner if the pipeline installation is com- pleted. The Michael Ryan drainage petition affecting the Lawson Drain was accepted and a site meeting was scheduled for 3 p.m. June 18. Bill, Dietrioh was appointed to study the problem. • BLOOD DONOR CIAO Wed., May 29 1- 4 and 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. The Ausable River Nomads of Exeter are sponsoring a t Red Cross Blood Donor Clinic to be held at South Huron Dlstrlct High School In Exeter This advertisement sponsored by Huron Apothecary • • 1 �f S R.R. 2 Cr34-6464, • � suss Greenhouse & Nursery . :. , t E Now expanded to serve you better Mon. - Fri. 4 -10 p.m., Sat. - Sun. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Holidays 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Annual - Perennial Box Plants Great for flowerbeds and rock gardens Indoor tropical and flowering plants, rose bushes trees and shrubs. Selection of hanging baskets N. 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