The Times Advocate, 2008-10-22, Page 1616
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Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Night owl —Amanda Burroughs, of St. Columban, was one of those who took
part in the 2007 Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority Owl Prowl night hike.
This year's hike takes place Nov. 8 at Morrison Dam. (photo/submitted)
Prowl with the owls
EXETER — The 'call of the wild' is tak-
ing place Nov. 8 near Exeter.
If you have not called for owls in the
moonlight, here is your chance.
The annual Owl Prowl takes place Nov.
8 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Ausable Bayfield
Conservation Authority (ABCA) adminis-
tration centre workshop at Morrison
Dam Conservation Area.
Admission is free but donations are
welcome in support of ABCA conser-
vation education programs.
Families come out each year to
fmd out about owls and learn how they
adapt as night-time hunters, according to
organizers.
"Owls are fascinating nocturnal birds of
prey, which have many unique adapta-
tions," said Julie Hicks, conservation edu-
cation specialist for the ABCA.
After a slide show, participants go on a
guided night hike to call in owls.
"Eastern Screech Owls, one of
10 different owl species found in
Ontario, often respond to record-
ed calls that will be played on the
hike," said Hicks.
Following the hike, fill your
mug with complimentary hot
chocolate and enjoy drinking it
around an outdoor fireplace.
Bring your own mug to cut
down waste created from using
disposable cups.
Hikers and prowlers are reminded to
dress appropriately for being outdoors.
A clear, cool night in 2007 proved to be
an excellent evening to go owl prowling
and more than 150 people came out to
enjoy Morrison Dam Conservation Area in
the dark.
"The Owl Prowl was a huge success
with a great turn -out," said Hicks.
"Last year we were able to hear the
calls of two Eastern Screech
Owls."
Please call to register yourself and
family members.
If rain is imminent on Nov. 8, check out
the ABCA website for updates at
abca. on. ca
To register, or for more information,
contact Hicks at 235-2610 or toll-free 1-
888-286-2610.
Over 300 participate in Road Race
GRAND BEND — Well over 300 runners and walkers
competed in the 7th Annual Pinery Park Road Race, a
5 km and 10 km event to help raise money for The
Friends of the Pinery Park, just south of Grand Bend.
Jeff Thuss of Goderich was the top male 5 km win-
ner, completing the distance in 16 minutes and 17
seconds. Second place went to Michael Chapman of
London and third to Paul Wunder of St. Marys.
Top female in the 5 km division went to Romy
Scheele of Toronto in 21 minutes, 58 seconds. Second
place went to Jantje Scheele of Toronto and third to
Emily Dunham from London.
In the 10 km event, top honours went to Doug
Courie, a repeat winner from last year. Currie ran the
10 km race in 34 minutes, 24 seconds followed by
Steve Beasley of Goderich in 34.52 and Andrew Jones
of London in 35 minutes, two seconds.
The three top females in the Open division went to
Gerda Zonriter of London who completed the 10 km
distance in 43 minutes, 59 seconds, followed by Cathy
Williams from London in 46 minutes, 48 seconds and
third to Liz Kuhn of London in 48 minutes, eight sec-
onds.
In the Master division of the 10 km event, top male
went to Ken Gosleigh of Exeter in 36 minutes, 59 sec-
onds. Second Master male was Joerg Dietz from
London Ontario in 38 minutes, 16 seconds and third to
Tony Van Mierlo from Exeter in 41 minutes, four sec-
onds.
Masters female went to Lynne Godkin of Kirkton in
48 minutes, 13 seconds, Fran Blackler from Stratford
in 49 minutes, 42 seconds and third to Heather
Brulotte of Putnam in 50 minutes, two seconds.
The day began with a 100 metre 'Fawn Run' for the
little children. Each child received a medal
Road race —The seventh Annual Pinery Park Road Race was
held on the weekend to help raise money for The Friends of the
Pinery Park. Over 300 runners and walkers participated.
(photo/submitted)
donated by The Grand Bend Rotary upon com-
pletion of the run.
The donated Teddy Bears and stuffed ani-
mals are given to the Kause for Kids
Motorcycle Parade held the first Saturday of
November in Grand Bend. These stuffed ani-
mals are donated to needy children in the
area through Kause for Kids.
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