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tribune may 23 1990 p5 more editors mall wildlife endangered johtlliilcef dear editor sanctuary a place of refuge a shelter for wildlife although this has been happening since the 1970s i wasnt aware of it until spring of 1989 when my family began daily walks to the alleged wildlife sanctuary in stouffville better known as the dam last spring we watched as the water level at the dam became precariously to the wildlife low puzzled we watched and wondered who was control ling the tap fortunately the rains began to fall and the water level rose to the original level this spring the same thing occurred my wife and i were out with our dog for our daily walk and upon arriving at the dam were amazed to see young children slopping about in the mud on closer inspection we saw that they were catching fish with their bare hands as the fish slithered along the muddy bottom which was now almost totally devoid of any water even though the kids were releasing these fish downstream of the dam i couldnt help but think they were doomed also a pair of canada geese who had been nesting there were forced to vacate not to mention all the frogs that surely must have perished we found this situation curious to say the least that the wildlife in an alleged sanctuary must suffer so every spring my phone calls began with the town office and ended with the metro toronto region conservation authority i spoke with a man by the name of don halley who explained that the valve controlling the water level was opened in the fall and closed again on may 1 he told me that every spring he gets numerous calls concerning the water level and its effect on wildlife i was also told that talks have been held between the town and mtrca about the town having more control over the fluctuating water level i wonder how many more years have to go by before our lesser forms of life at the wildlife sanctuary have a fighting chance to live out their lives without being imperiled every spring because we cant control the water level a little better sincerely fred libertus stouffville be part of the durham fall festival september 6 8 1990 metro east trade centre brock road pickering with everything from a childrens conklin midway to name acts agricultural displays crafts collectibles and antiques there will be plenty to draw the crowds the metro east trade centre is at the hub of one of the countrys fastest growing trade areas and the durham fall festival in the heartiest tradition of rural ontarios fall fairs will draw from it an aggressive promotional campaign is in place to capture and deliver your market if your product or service falls within the general guidelines and flavor of a traditional fair fair you have a unique opportunity to introduce yourself to a receptive audience plan now to exhibit call 4164270744 today 2000 tiles to choose from many in stock carpet indian rugs glue grout and mortar vinyl cork hardwood thursday evening 7 pm tile installation seminar doityourself or we will install 67b edward st stouffville contractor discounts lincolnville interiors 6407552 q i a 9 fresh delicut corned beef roast beef pastrami 299 ib bulk sultana raisins reddi2roll paper towels 2 roll bulk i jelly beans 79 4 lb imported from italy pasta reale 79 900 g 99 bulk vitamin c enriched assorted flavours drink crystals i ea 99 m lb granny smith apple 48 oz juice i 99 ea bulk fresh roasted medium whole cashews bulk microwave hot air regular popping corn bulk by the piece mozzarella cheese 499 lb h kunsalted 269 lb fireside marshmallows 300 g 89 bulk fresh roasted gourmet asst varieties coffee beans 399 t lb i stouffville main st i 1