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Pa ge 1 2 T hu rs da y, Ju ne 2 5, 2 01 5 - T he IF P - H al to n H ill s - w w w .th ei fp .c a GEORGETOWN GARDEN CENTRE 140 GUELPH ST. 905-877-8882 (The former Georgetown Fruit Market building) OPEN CANADA DAY! HANGING BASKETS 10" & 12" Hanging Baskets Huge Variety FINISHED ACCENT PLANTERS INSTANT COLOUR $1.99 25 LbagTOPSOILfor or$2.59eachHERBS $1.49 4 Pk. Flowering & Vegetable Plants FOR THE GARDEN Full vibrant flowers from cuttings, not seeds! or $2.29 each or $13.99 each Geraniums 10 $20FOR $7.99 each 3 $22FOR 3 $39FOR • Hibiscus • Gardenia • Mandervillea • Bougainvillea & many more EXOTIC FLOWERS Large 1 Gallon Pot Perennial Plants $2410 Fro m !THGIN OT GNINROM MORF UOY SSERD SU TEL ... LADIRB TSUJ NAHT EROM ERʼEW 0741-378-509MOC.RODNELPSLADIRB.WWW nwotegroeG nwotnwoD ,htuoS .tS niaM 77 At the headwaters of the Credit River watershed, Don and Karen McClellan own 100 beautiful acres of rolling Mono hills. The farm has been their home for 35 years. With 75 acres of leased pasture, hay and crop fields, and 15 to 25 head of cattle, the McClellan's know the importance of being stewards of the land. Until several years ago, their cattle had access to the small stream that runs through the farm. According to Don, "the stream was starting to widen and get mucky." To keep cattle away from the creek, the McClellan's installed a temporary single-strand electric fence. The cattle were instead allowed to drink from a spring-fed trough 100 feet back from the creek. In 2012, the spring ran dry. The cattle needed to be watered at the barn from the house's well. The McClellan's wanted a better solution and contacted Credit Valley Conservation (CVC). The McClellan's aren't a registered farm business. This made access to traditional agricultural funding difficult. In early 2014, CVC staff learned that the Headwaters Stream Committee (HSC) was looking to support projects that protect, enhance or rehabilitate surface water in Dufferin County. CVC andHSCworked together to upgrade to a permanent fence. They enhanced the creek's buffer area with mixed trees and shrubs. Volunteers planted dogwood and willow live stakes. A solar-powered water pump and trough system was installed to pull fresh clean drinking water from the creek. Don says that more rural landowners should reach out to CVC for assistance with their environmental improvement projects. "It's been a great experience," said Don. Tour this restoration project on July 23 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Meet the landowners and speak with CVC staff about how you can protect the land and water you love. www.creditvalleyca.ca/events Create Your Garden Oasis - Touring Fusion Landscapes in the Village of Alton Wed. July 8, Alton Park, 35 Station Street, Alton Meadow Makeover - Weeds Are Out, Wildflowers Are In Tues. July 14, 15409 Clayhill Road, Halton Hills Stream-Side Planting, Livestock Fencing and Harnessing the Power of the Sun Thurs. July 23, 793159 Third Line East, Mono Go With The Flow - Restoring Stream Habitat for Fish Wed. July 29, 12604 Sixth Line, Halton Hills Harnessing the Power of the Sun to Protect Water Quality SUMMER TWILIGHT TOURS Each runs 6:30 - 8 p.m. (pre-registration required) Halton Hills firefighters responded to the report of a possible structure fire on McGil- vray Cr. about 1:45 a.m. Wednesday (June 17). A neighbor had awoken to the sound of crackling and saw flames coming from the house across the street. Upon inves- tigation it was found the fence and other material beside the home were on fire. The fire was starting to spread toward the home's soffits and a nearby shed. The neighbour and homeowner attempted to extinguish the blaze with a garden hose and fire extinguisher. When fire crews arrived they extin- guished the remainder of the fire. Additional crews were sent inside to check for fire extension into the home and attic. There was no fire extension, however, light smoke was visible in the attic. Crews ventilated the home. Before the scene was turned back over to the home- owner, crews checked for CO (carbon monoxide) and HCN (hydrogen cyanide). Nothing was found. The cause of the fire was a cigarette dis- carded into a wastebasket. Discarded cigarette ignites fire