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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1984-05-02, Page 16ellirqrhe • ' "I; • 1.1er ..,o0e4vinte.s, „„L. t9 the aegideltion and After -WV TOM V/ VI'"1- "1MOM tile niiiPagenient and Anore HVO a AM!! ntlew' dollars at while and PriYavg. • moneyAlFttn coOtitY , ,000perative venture, A CPA pucks pujimited;,, cocoa, now Wait nue of the finest waterfowl ars in all of Ontario, ' This is the HUllet Wildlife Management Area, develop- ed jointly by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resourc- es and Ducks Unlimited, a private sportsmen's group, and it offers everything -a duck would look for in a hoine Its nearly 2,000 acres of shallow ponds offer excellent cover for nesting as well as an attractive stopover on spring and fall migrations, and the ducks have responded in their thousands. Of 38 North American duck species, some 30 have been seen at Hullett, either passing through or nesting, with teal and mallard the dominant species. All this did not happen by accident, but is the culmination of careful planning )3y the MNR , and Ducks Unlimited. The Hullett WMA, located in Hullett Township about 5 km northeast of Clinton, is a tract of more than 5,000 acres divided between up- land and ..marshy sections and forming part of the floodplain of the South Maitland River. Historical flooding of the area in the spring and fall attracted thousands of ducks and geese from the migration corridor along the Lake Huron shoreline. However the incidental nature of the flooding limited the quantity and quality of habitat and discouraged its use by breeding and migrating waterfowl. Some years ago the former Department of Lands and Forests, recognizing the tremendous potential of the area under slollow flood conditions, set in motion a program which led even - oit provided the iniebitry with the 41e, *Seal and financial assistanee to produce andk Maintain shalloweVeater flooding in the lew-lying areas. This was ac- complished by constructing a network of dikes, more than 20 km in all, on both sides of the river. . The dikes and their associated water. central structures Provide control over the water level, keeping the area flooded yearlound while also protecting it against severe floOding. In addition to the six Ma* diked impoundlatentS, a green timber reservoir and 10 satellite areas kweVp developed as -part ofAbe overall wetland complex, creating in total nearly 2,000 acres of high-quality wetland habitat where none existed before. , •••: ten'AM, 0°,4)A3,,,;'0.1.M.KWAVV:00:1'4iV00.;"4'41°,. eeeeeeeeee ,,esepe ere • „ IT'S FOR THE DUCKS—Alan Pope,,Qntario minister of natural resources, shakes the hand of Duncan Sinclair, vice president of Ducks Unlimited, at the official open- ing last week of the Hullett Wildlife Management Area. More than a million dollars has been spent by the MNR and Ducks Unlimited, a private sportsmen's group, developing the 5,000 -acre tract for waterfowl and other wildlife; About 2,000 acres have been flooded, creating high-quality habitat for breeding and migrating waterfowl. Now in its first year of full operation, the wetland complex promises to be one of the most impor- tant waterfowl areas in the province. e--- MRS. CLEM McLELLAN Brussels Personal Notes BICENTENNIAL DANCE An overflow crowd was at the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre last Saturday night for the kick- off dance for the bicen- tennial. Music was provided by Drumlin and the two township councils and Brussels council were represented. At around midnight, Bob Cunningham, master of ceremonies, announced the results of judging for the best -dressed couple and the king and queen. The best - dressed couple was Greg and Sue' Wilson, while Ruth Sauve was crowned senior queen and presented with a sash and corsage by Murray Elston. Max Watts was named senior king and presented with a boutonniere by Murray Cardiff. Greetings were brqught by: Betty Graber, Brussels; Clem MeLellan, Morris Township; Lyle Pettapiece, Grey Township; Murray Elston, Queen's Park; Murray Cardiff, House of Commons. Grey Township Reeve Leona Armstrong spoke about the bicentennial design on the flag and what each one represents. Mrs. Sauve and Mr. Watts will reign as king and queen at this July's bicentennial celebrations in the village. REBEKAH LODGE. The Morning Star Rebekah Lodge held ' its regular meeting last Tuesday with a very god attendance and visitors present from Wiarton, Listowel, Monkton and Seaforth lodges. Sister Marion Rose, district deputy president of Huron District Number 23, made an official visit. Sister Hazel Bundy of the Milton Chaplain of the Rebekah Assembly of Ontario and Sister Sadie Thomas of Milton, president of the Rebekah Assembly of Ontario, also attended. Sisters Thomas and Bundy dedicated new chain regalia HtNovER ligu.DAt.Tougs • i•WrE1.1 Come and Join Us on Tour. Ottawa - 3 days - May 15 - 17 - 19 Tulip FestiVal. Holland, Michigan - 4 days - May 1 7. Tulip Time. Pittsburgh Hawaiian Adventure - 3 days - May 19. I Love New York -5 days - June 14. • England, Wales & Scotland - 18 days - July 21, Sept. 8. We also haye many departures to Eastern Canada, Western Cada & Newfoundland by Air & Motorcoach. All tours depart from Wingham Travel. For reservations contact: Wingham Travel Limited 199 Josephine St. Wingham, Ont. NOG 2W0 Phone (519) 357-1020 1111111111.1111.1111111.111k PAPER DRIVE Saturday, May 5 from 10 a.m. Please leave papers at the curb. Sponsored by Wingham Boy Scouts j1)1130‘1110mente tlaVe been designed to Mtn ilidiVidattl control Of water level over a wide range, ensuring ;Main- tenance of a high-quality hgbitat. The ability to periodically draw -down an impoundment permits siinulating natural flood and dry cycles, rejuvenating a wetland and reversing the aging phenomenon caused by prolonged flooding. This year marks the first year of full operation for the wetland complex, jointly managed by the MNR and Ducks Unlimited. The wetland areas were officially opened in a ceremony April 25 attended by Alan Pope, minister of natural resources, and Dr. Duncan Sinclair, vice president of Ducks Unlimited, Canada, held at one of several viewing stands erected for public use. In addition to the viewing stands for waterfowl, the area provides nearly eight kilometres of self -guided nature trails with an ad- ditional 16 km planned, as well as marked channels for canoeing. The area also provides excellent hunting of both waterfowl and upland game, including a spring and fall pheasant release program. to the Brussels Lodge. Eight sisters plan to attend the 75th birthday of the Goderich Rebekah Lodge. The ICIOF and Rebekah home at Barrie will be opened officially June 9 and a bus will be leaving Seaforth for those interested. Sister Lillian Moses donated a mystery box at the meeting, with Sister Rene Richmond being the lucky winner. About 75 Lodge members and Rehekahs sat down to a dinner along with their husbands and wives Apri119. Brother Dave Miller told many interesting stories about when he worked on the Alaskan highway. Jeanne Ireland won a carving set. Bluevale seniors CANINE CROONER—Benji, Be/grave's mos( famous singing pooch, made his public debut last Thursday evening at a court whist party held at the Belgrave Women's In- stitufe Hall. Although his performance was short and sweet, Benji was not intimidated by the crowd of people present and went to the organ just like he was at home. Young Heather Hopper led Benji to the sage. He is owned by Clarence and Ruby Hanna of Belgrave. Bicentennial event is two months away Wingham and Turnberry's bicentennial celebration is only two months away and things really are starting to fall into place. An executive meeting was held last Tuesday night to iron out details and give committee members a chance to make reports. Jack Kopas reported a ministerial committee has been formed and said a number of suggestions about , how to mark the province's bicentennial have been forwarded to it like hymn sings, reunion services or church histories. He also reported a bicentennial schools com- mittee has been formed among four Wingham and Turnberry schools. The children will be presenting a variety program May 16 at 8 p.m. at the F. E. Madill Secondary School. • went over additions to the bicentennial weekend (July 19-22) program with the committee. A penny carnival will be held at the Wingham Cen- tennial Pool the evening of July 19 for the children and the theme of this year's bike and buggy parade July 20 will be "The Way It Was”. Other new events will be the July 21 10 -kilometre road race, baby show and antique honor the Timms, 50 years married BLUEVALE — With President Milton Boyd in charge, the April meeting of the Bluevale seniors opened with the singing of "In Canada". Forty-four 'mem- bers and two latecomers at- tended. Business matters included the announcement of an open card party on May 14 at 8 p.m.; the acceptance of an invitation to attend the meeting of the Wingham Happy Gang on May 17 at 8 p.m.; and sending represent- atives of our group to the Zone 33, rally at Arthur on May 31 at 9:30 a.m. A very special event followed when Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Timm were presented with a gift in recognition of their 50th wedding anniversary on May 2. Euchre playing resulted in top prizes going to Mrs. Milton Boyd and Ross 'Purvey; low to Mrs. Earl Elliott and Carl Freiburger; lucky draws to Mrs. Stewart McLennan and Mrs. Gordon Mundell; and birthday draws to Mrs. Stanley Moffatt and Carl Johnston. Mrs. Stanley Moffatt, Mrs. Burns Moffatt and Mrs. Wesley Paulin provided delicious refreshments to conclude another evening of delightful fellowship. ..tistef.` car show. A giant drumhead judging of the storefronts for service is scheduled for authenticity. Sunday, July 22. Mr. Kopas suggested Once again Mrs. Walker adding an event for July 23 in stressed the importance of Turnberry Township, possib- the downtown merchants ly at the old fairgrounds in decorating their storefronts Lower Town. Joan Wright, to keep in tune with the Turnberry's representative "Heritage Lane" theme. It on the committee, said the even was suggested to have property in question is own- ed by the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority, so it BoltDrain ,eppeals **Quid have to be cleared with that group. But she are dismissed Hu-% -„,------ladded two years ago when drainage tribunal 'Turnberry held its cen- tennial celebration, the township's centennial com- mittee held a fireworks dis- play at the site and it was an unqualified success. The next meeting of the bicentennial committee will be May 23 at 8 p.m. at the Wingham Nursery School. A drainage tribunal April 19 at the munieipaP office in Bluevale into the Bolt Drain resulted in no changes to the engineer's report. Two ratepayers assesed into the drain, John Mundell and James McNaughton, had appealed their assessment on the ground that they were too high. But the tribunal ruled that the ,. low tender, price submitted by the firm Hanna and Hamilton of Listowel will save a considerable sum of money for those assesed into the drain: - Turnberry council had tentativley accepted Hanna and Hamilton's bid of $13,633 pending the decision of the tribunal. The appeals were dismissed and the tribunal gave the green light on construction of the drain. BLUEVALE III The last meeting of the Quacky Quilters was held last Tuesday at the home of Sharon Darlow. At this meeting we worked on our exhibit for achievement night, which is to be held Wednesday, May 9, at the F. E. Madill Secondary School. —ByLee-Anne Nicholson Quilters hold whist party BELGRAVE — The Bel- tisltitY (519).2911,404. CHAIngRED ACCOUNTANT Here today, here tomorrow to serve your hearing needs. 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