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Penetanguishene Citizen (1975-1988), 20 May 1986, p. 7

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RE oe ae Final stages Pendeco Developments President Raymond Marchand (far left) makes a quick inspec- tion of what construction workers are do- ing in the final phases of work on the new Bonaventure Estates in the southeast end Ducks Unlimited, MNR to rejuvenate Marsh A provincial government ministry and a private wildlife conservation group are co-operating to make the Wye Marsh greener and fuller of wildlife than it is now. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Ducks Unlimited propose to make a log dam between the bot- tom of the marsh and Georgian Bay higher, to keep out of the marsh Bay water in times of a high Great Lakes level. And electric pumps would pump water out of the marsh. Dan Mansell, district manager of Huronia District for the Ministry of Natural Resources, explains, "A marsh is like you and I. They tend to age." Nutrients produced by marsh vegetation which is underwater stay in the vegetation's roots.. But if the water level drops and the vegetation is exposed to air, those nutrients will migrate into the marsh bottom. When water covers the marsh bot- tom again, the vegetation feeds on the released Red Shield at $19,500 By last Friday, the Salva- tion Army Red Shield Ap- peal had collected $19,500, more than three-quarters of the way to the goal of $25,000, with two weeks to run in the month long annual fund raising campaign. Midland, Penetanguishene, Elmvale, Wyevale, Hillsdale, Port McNicoll, and Orr Lake have been canvassed. To be done are businesses and manufacturers. Red Shield Appeal funds are spent on nation-wide Salvation Army projects in- cluding alcoholic rehabilita- tion centres, homes for unw- ed mothers, hostels, and or- phanages. Some of the money raised locally is returned for local expenditure. nutrients and grows even more healthily, Mansell says. Mansell compared this process to a farmer letting an overworked parcel of land to lie fallow for a year. The plan for the Wye marsh does not include changing the water level, he says. The water level at the marsh's edge will be lowered but not to the point that the marsh bottom will dry. Since vegetation is the first link in the food chain, flourishing vegetation will sent benefits up the ladder through the small organisms to the fish to the waterfowl, he said. Ducks Unlimited will pay for the cost of the work. The group has a formal agree- ment with government ex- tending across the country. he said. of Penetang. Last week the Bonaventure Place road was paved and within a week all the work on servicing the lots in the sub- division-should be completed. The 34 lots in the newest subdivision, Bonaventure Estates, in the Town of Pene- tanguishene are a week away from completion. According to Pendeco Developments President Raymond Marchand, all that is left to be done on the lots, located at the southend of Dunlop Street between Ed- ward and Robert Streets, is the electrical services which are to be finished this week. The Lung Association's Countdown program is tailor-made for smokers who both want to quit smoking, and who need help, the Lung Association says. Countdown is described as two programs in one: a group program and a self- help program. The Lung Association claims that in Two teachers on staff at St. Theresa's High School have been promoted. Jerry Goodeil is the next principal of St. John Vianney School. Rick Presse is the new vice-principal of St. Theresa's. And principal Anne Gagne will join the curriculum development branch of the Greenhouses Hwy. #27, 4 miles south of Elmvale 322-2389 Plants, hanging baskets, shrubs, trees and box plants Open 9 a.m. - 'til dusk 7 DAYSA WEEK Watso 520 Hugel Ave. Door Prizes MAY 26TH, 1936 CELEBRATE 50 YEARS OF PHOTOGRAPHY May 26, 1986, 8 p.m. THE BUDD WATSON RETROSPECTIVE SLIDE SHOW Please bring any early photographs by Lorne or Budd Watson for mini show Watch for details of our huge 50% OFF SALE Please Note: There is no connection between the name Watson's Studio and the name Watson's Camera Shop n Studio opened in Midland COME GALLERY 526-6400 Refreshments Last week the finishing touches on Bonaventure Place; the roadway leading into the subdivision, were done leaving only light stan- dards and indicators to be completed. Marchand says all of the sewer lines are in place along with the water and hydrants. Bonaventure Estates is on- ly the first of two subdivi- Countdown is coming five weeks "smokers can gain their freedom from smoking and enjoy life as a non-smoker." Interested smokers can register by telephoning 526-6403. The course begins in Huronia District Hospital May 27, and runs two Tuesdays and five Thursdays. The cost is $75. Teachers promoted Ministry of Education's head office for a two year term. sions in that area of the Town the developer hopes to service. According to Marchand, the second phase of his development, north of Bonaventure Estates, is presently in front of the Town's Planning Advisory Committee. Out of the 34 lots in the subdivision 14 have already Subdivision nears completion been sold and construction of homes has started on three of the 14. Marchand, who has returned to Penetang after spending the last eight years 'in Florida, says the fully ser- viced lots are selling at $18,000 and he is presently looking at building some homes himself on some of the remaining 20 lots. Kyla & Swim-A-Thon ¢ Burger King * Port McNicoll Legion * Waubaushene Legion * Dial-A-Movie ¢ Crow's Nest Ayesha Rollinson would like to THANK The Following Businesses & Service Clubs for their Sponsorship in the Re- cent Canadian Amateur Swim Assoc. Barrie's Flea Market & Antiques Georgian Bay Windsurfing Scott Printing Wentworth Construction Old Fort Milkmaid vo (<a) eg a Do you know young person who went that extra mile? The search is on for Ontario Junior Citizens of the Year. Do you know someone in your community, between the ages of 6 and 18 years, who has gone that extra mile? Someone who has shown selfless service, resourcefulness, ingenuity, or acts of courage -- that "good kid'? Someone special that you think should be recognized? You can help Canadian Pacific Air Lines and the Ontario Community Newspapers Association honour these kids by nominating them for an Ontario Junior Citizen of the Year Award. Contact your local community newspaper. Spring deadline for individual and group nominations is June 30th, 1986. Ontario Junior Citizens of the Year recipients will receive a plaque, a cash prize, a family photo portrait with the Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario, and a lapel pin. Contact our Junior Citizens' Co-ordinator (name here), for complete details. Junior Citizen Markle Community REE DAREE P.O. Box 609 Midland, Ontario LOL 1P0 Canadian Pacific 4 Air Lines Why not honour a deserving kid this year? Ba i 2, Va ee Rn TL 9) Ne a Tuesday, May 20, 1986, Page 7

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