The Times Advocate, 2008-05-21, Page 3Wednesday, May 21, 2008
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Private landowners help forest conditions
EXETER — Private
landowners have been
helping to improve forest
conditions in the Ausable
Bayfield watershed by
planting tens of thou-
sands of trees in the past
two months.
Full-time staff of the
Ausable Bayfield
Conservation Authority
(ABCA) have been work-
ing alongside seasonal
tree planting crew mem-
bers to implement the
tree planting projects of
watershed landowners.
ABCA staff will have
planted, by the end of the
month, almost 56,000
trees on private lands,
according ABCA forestry
and land stewardship
specialist Ian Jean.
Landowners are planti-
ng an additional 20,000
trees this spring.
The ABCA's Watershed
Report Card 2007 gave an
overall 'D' grade last year
to forest conditions and a
'C' grade to water quality
conditions in the water-
shed.
That makes the tree
planting work of private
landowners important,
Jean says.
"Planning and prepara-
tion are the keys to planti-
ng success," Jean adds.
One of the landowners
who has been taking part
in tree planting this year
is Adrian deBruyn, living
near the village of
Adelaide. He is also a
member of the board of
directors of the ABCA.
"When grants are avail-
able, that helps landown-
ers undertake beneficial
projects," deBruyn says.
The Strathroy area man
has undertaken a project,
including planting trees
on either side of his creek
as a buffer which will
keep cattle out and
reduce erosion.
There was a time when
many landowners were
focused on cutting down
trees and not planting
them but deBruyn said he
sees lots of landowners
now seeing the value of
windbreaks and other
tree planting projects.
"I would certainly
encourage landowners to
initiate tree planting pro-
jects and ask about grant
programs that might be
available," says deBruyn.
Although the deadline
for spring tree orders has
expired, Jean says now is
the best time to phone the
ABCA to secure cost -
share funding and pre-
pare your planting site for
the 2009 tree planting
program.
For information on tree
planting programs phone
235-2610 or toll-free 1-
888-286-2610.
Interested people are
invited to a free tree seed
forecasting workshop
June 5, from 9 a.m. to
3:30 p.m. at the ABCA
Administration Centre at
Morrison Dam
Conservation Area east of
Exeter.
"Locally sourced seed is
important for matching
tree genetics to local cli-
mate and soil conditions,"
Jean says.
Tree planting — From left, Melissa Bakelaar, Brenna
Anstett and Gillian Labonte are some of the tree
planting crew at the Ausable Bayfield Conservation
Authority in 2008, helping to make landowners' posi-
tive stewardship efforts come alive. (photo/submitted)
"Our trees are grown
from source -identified
seed and as much as pos-
sible we select seedlings
from trees within or near-
est to our watershed," he
adds.
County's largest used book sale upcoming
BLYTH — Book lovers can mark
an upcoming event on their calen-
dars.
The Blyth Festival is holding its
31st annual "Huron County's
Largest Used Book Sale" on June 6
from 5 until 8 p.m., and June 7
from 9 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. at the
Blyth Memorial Community Hall.
Admission is free.
Hard and soft cover books,
Harlequins, videos, CDs, records
MAY SALE
On Until May 31st, 2008!
CLASSIC DARK BLACK GRANITE
Tablet 30" x 6" x 24" all polished
Lettering for 2 people, choice of design, grey
polished top base, delivery & taxes included.
Cemetery fees & foundation extra.
just $1799 tax included.
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FLAT GRANITE MARKERS
20" x 12" x 4"or 24"x12"x4"
Your choice of Grey, Pink, Charcoal, Pacific Blue,
Dark Red or Classic Black Granites.
Lettering for 2 people, choice of design from our
catalogue, delivery & taxes included.
Cemetery fees extra (if applicable).
Just $399 tax included.
THE STONE CENTRE INC.
Jim Hoffman
118 Main Street, Dashwood
519-237-3532
and even board games and puzzles
are available for purchase.
Refreshments are available,
including Lynda's famous Rhubarb
Custard and Apple Crumb pies for
just $7 (order from June 2-6 by
calling the box office at 523-9300).
Volunteers, under the guidance
of event chairperson Margaret
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Webster, begin sorting books and
setting up the sale June 2.
Books will be accepted between
May 26 and June 2 from 9 a.m. to
5 p.m. Magazines, Reader's
Digest, National Geographic, text-
books and encyclopedias cannot be
accepted.
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Draw a card to see how much you save!
"I'm looking forward to seeing all the
familiar faces and welcoming new ones.
Thank you to Karin Zehetner for 8 great
years together!"
Alison Wedlake -- NEW OWNER
403 MAIN ST., EXETER • 235-1795
Weekend shopping —The weather was better
than predicted for Saturday's annual Dashwood town
yard sale. Checking out the bargains were, from left,
Morgan Denomme of Dashwood and Paige Lightfoot
of Crediton. (photo/Scott Nixon)
I would like to thank all of our
customers for their patronage over
the last 12 years. Alison Wedlake
will continue offering the same
great service. I wish Alison great
success & enjoyment in running
her store.
Sincerely,
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UNICIVALITY 0
MUNICIPALITY OF
SOUTH HURON WATER
RESTRICTIONS
May 1 to October 31 Annually
By-law No. 32-2008
USE OF WATER EXTERNALLY
Regulations - use of water —
May 1st to October 31st annually
For the purpose of limiting the consumption of water
as necessary:
(a) During the months of May, June, July, August,
September and October, the external use of water is
permitted:
(i) on even calendar dates at only those municipal
addresses ending with numbers 0, 2, 4, 6, 8;
(ii) on odd calendar dates at only those municipal
addresses ending with numbers 1, 3, 5, 7, 9.
(b) Permitted hours for lawn and garden watering
are from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and from 6:00
p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on the respective even or odd
calendar days.
(c) The lawn/gardens of public parks, parkettes and
public gardens may be watered on alternating even
or odd calendar days for a maximum of 4 hours per
day.
(d) New landscaping, sod and plant material is
exempt from the even -odd lawn and garden watering
restrictions.
(e) Commercial entities within the boundaries of the
Municipality that are in the business of selling lawn
and garden plants are exempt from these restrictions.
For more information please contact the
Municipality of South Huron Water/
Sewer Department at 519-235-0310 ext 230