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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2006-09-13, Page 1414 Exeter Times–Advocate New website provides information about Old Ausable Channel EXETER — The Old Ausable Channel message is now reaching watershed residents in a new way. The Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA), a local volunteer web designer and funding partners have worked together to unveil a new website to inform the community of news relat- ed to the valuable but fragile local ecosystem. The website, www. oldaus- ablechannel.ca, was initiated as part of the Old Ausable Channel Management Strategy and is officially up and run- ning this month. The new website features information on upcoming events, volunteer opportuni- ties, records of OAC strategy developments and colourful photos of the scenic body of water. Visitors will also find infor- mation on the unique aquatic and terrestrial features of the Old Ausable Channel. Questions and comments can be e-mailed to info@oldaus- ablechannel.ca via the new website. "The new website is extremely attractive and is an around-the-clock way of keep- ing local volunteers and inter- ested watershed residents aware of this important body of water," said Kari Killins, co- ordinator of the Old Ausable Channel Management Strategy. "We appreciate the tireless efforts of local volunteer Barb Ferris to give us a distinctive, eye-catching and user-friendly way of getting the message out in words and images." Ferris has volunteered her expertise in designing other web pages, such as the Friends of the Pinery and the Ausable Bird Observatory. She lives along the Old Ausable Channel and has a keen interest in the environ- ment and the species within the channel watershed. Ferris says she hopes "the website will promote the Friends of the Old Ausable Channel group and provide a place for people to look for more infor- mation about the Old Channel." The OAC Strategy is a joint effort to maintain this impor- tant and distinctive ecosystem by the ABCA and funding part- ners including: the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Foundation, the Grand Bend Community Foundation and the Government of Canada's Habitat Stewardship Program. The Old Ausable Channel was part of the original Ausable River until two diver- sions at the end of the 19th century separated this body of water from the current Ausable River which flows into Lake Huron. The channel — which runs through Pinery Provincial Park and now car- ries only local drainage — may be evolving from a river - like ecosystem to a pond -like ecosystem. The river is an important habitat for many Species at Risk and is in need of protec- tion. It is also home to many residents and provides valu- able recreation opportuni- ties such as canoeing and fishing. In addition to the ABCA's creation of this new web - based communications effort, the ABCA is also inviting watershed resi- dents to become members of a new Friends of the Old Ausable Channel group to take part in community clean-ups, information nights and other events. The group's first event is an Old Ausable Channel Clean-up Day Sat., Sept. 30 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Interested volunteers can meet at the Huron Woods Clubhouse or Southcott Pines Clubhouse. Appropriate clothing such as pants, long sleeve shirts are recommended. Necessary cleaning equip- ment will be provided (gloves, garbage bags, etc.). A free thank -you barbe- cue lunch is scheduled to follow for clean-up partici- pants. The event is part of the Great Canadian Shoreline Clean-up this September. If you are interested in taking part in the clean- up, or becoming a member of Friends of the Old Ausable Channel, call Kari Killins at 519-235-2610, or toll-free 1-888-286-2610, or e-mail kkillins@abca. on. ca to have information on group events sent to you. Wednesday, September 13, 2006 The 2006-2007 officers of the Exeter Oddfellows # 67 were inducted Sept. 5 at the United Church in Exeter. In front from left are Inside Guardian Wilmer Adkins, Past Noble Grand Steve Corbett, Recording Secretary Bev Skinner, Noble Grand Bob Coates,Vice-Grand Norm Whiting,Warden Harold Parsons, Financial Secretary Cecil Pepper and Chaplain Bruce Delbridge. Back: Conductor Clare Wright, Left Scene Supporter Sam Skinner, Right SupporterV.G. Donald Dearing, Colour Bearer John Batten, Left SupporterV.G. Lloyd Ferguson, Right Supporter N.G. Fred Delbridge, Outside Guardian Bob Glenn, Right Scene Supporter Floyd Cooper, Left SupporterV. G.Alex Meikle and Musician Bob Heywood. 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