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yntv p 18 weekender saturday may 9 1998 st b4i saturday may 9 1998 1100 am to 500 pm eocus on the power of steam misfflmmmmm sunday may 10 the steam barn returns to life family entertainment on the bandstand heritage activities spring activities for the family sample pioneer baking 5050 draw village admission adnlts 5 seniors students 4 children 512 3 families 15 directions 3 km east of brock road on hwy 7 west of westney road for more information on this event please call 905 6838401 or 4204620 the regional municipality of york road improvements the council of the regional municipality of york proposes to pass a bylaw authorizing 1 widening and reconstruction of woodbine avenue yr 8 from 16th avenue yr 73 to major mackenzie drive yr 25 in the town of markham a the widening and reconstruction of woodbine avenue yr 8 from 16th avenue yr 73 to major mackenzie drive yr 25 in the town of markham to a basic width of 360 metres with additional widenings at cuts fills and intersections to provide a basic four lane road with a continuous centre left- turn lane and rightturn lanes at intersections b the provision of traffic control signals and illumination at the intersections of calvert road and rodick road with woodbine avenue yr 8 c the provision of an underground conduit system and illumination at the intersection of personna boulevard with woodbine avenue yr 8 d the carrying out of all related works and undertakings in connection with the above and v e the acquisition of the necessary lands and interests in lands for the works described above pursuant to section 300 of the municipal act the transportation and works committee of the regional council will at its meeting to be held at 1000 am on the 13th day of may 1998 in committee room a at the regional administrative building located at 17250 yonge street newmarket hear any person who claims that hisher lands will be prejudicially affected by the bylaw and who applies to be heard anyone wishing to be heard is requested to advise the office of the regional clerk attention doris sue telephone 8951231 or 7310201 ext 1303 if any party entitled to be heard does not attend at the hearing the committee may proceed in hisher absence and heshe will not be entitled to any further notice in the proceedings the proposed bylaw and plans showing the proposed works may be inspected at the office of brian harrison director design and construction branch at the transportation and works department located at the regional administrative building at 17250 yonge street newmarket telephone 895- 1200 or 7646345 ext 5088 dated at newmarket this 9th day of may 1 998 dennis hearse regional clerk 17250 yonge street newmarket on l3y 6z1 versatility a key to luring spring walleyes today marks the opening of another walleye season on the neighbouring kawartha lakes chain and most other bodies of water in southern ontario with current weather conditions about two weeks ahead of schedule the walleye spawning has finished for the most part and fish have vacated those sites this is a far cry from the last two springs when cold weather conditions delayed spawning facing a different set of conditions this year a good bet might be to con centrate your efforts on dropoff areas just off rivermouths or places where theres evidence of new weed growth as the fish should be back on the feed after spawning possessing a good graph recorder can assist you in seeking those loca tions utilizing light medium action gear be versatile in your angling efforts that is try different techniques such as drifting a particular location if windy conditions are prevalent anchoring just off a weedline or shoal or trolling at a slow clip as well have a good variety of baits to try this arsenal should include min nows or worms a variety of lead head jigs in oneeighth quarter and three- eighth ounce varieties floating jig heads different colours and lengths of plastic grubs spinnerworm combina tion rigs and plugs including rapalas shad raps rattlin raps wally divers or ripplin redfins in selecting lure colours try to imi tate the most predominant baitfish in outdoors mike hayakama that particular body of water first- or lastlight hours are ideal times to be on the water in pursuit of mr walleye but being a nocturnal feeder in nature dont neglect the graveyard shift hours weather conditions can also factor into your success equation winds eminating from the west or southwest should entice some good action but winds from the east could make your outing a challenge when you catch one walleye chances are others are nearby as they tend to move around in schools patience is another vital necessity walleyes can be finnicky feeders and it pays off to let them take your offer ing before making a quick hook set there are also occasions when these fish will go in a feeding frenzy and like flicking on a switch they can develop a case of lockjaw if fishing the kawartha lakes chain be sure to check the regulations for fast water areas that remain closed for angling for one extra week wild turkey hunt extended the ministry of natural resources will offer more opportunities for those in pursuit of wild turkey in ontario by increasing the bag limit extending the season and expanding areas for the annual hunt beginning this year there will be a twobird bag limit for bearded wild turkeyrs up from oen bird for all wildlife management units that have a wild turkey hunt however hunters will not be able to take two wild turkeys with one licence they will be required to pur chase two licences with seals in order to take the bag limit another change will see the wild turkey hunting season extended until may 31 if may 31 falls on a sunday howev er the season will then end on may 30 therefore this season which began on april 27 will run until may 30 the lone exception to this rule is wildlife management unit 72a in durham region where hunting is allowed only until may 15 residents and nonresidents of ontario are eligible to participate in the hunt provided they have attended a mandatory wild turkey education seminar and passed a ministry exami- nation for wild turkey hunting camping reservations now accepted ontario parks is now accepting reservations for the 1998 camping season at all provincial parks reservations may be made by phon ing mailing or visiting one the parks there is a 6 fee for each reservation reservation phone numbers address es opening and closing dates and the fee rates for individual parks are out lined in the 1998 ontario parks guide the guides special events calendar lists all the upcoming outdoor and education activities