Halton Hills Newspapers

Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), May 16, 1984, p. 10

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Wednesday May to Cut by George Hove The wild turkeys are back on Ontario soil after an absence of years And this writer hopes to see the day when he will see these pound giants flush like a grouse Concerned Sportsmen and Govern officials plus a lot of input by The Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters were responsible for wild turkeys being live trapped the S A from pure wild stock and released at preselected sites near Stmcoe and Brighton They have adapted quite well despite the weather conditions they were faced with A number of the birds have been fit ted with radio transmitters so that the movement and behaviour of the turkeys can be monitored to determine the success of the reduction and to provide information that can be used in managing this protected species While the turkeys are classed as a game bird it not lawful to hunt them in Ontario The program is expensive and large public donations are needed to it through For that reason a Wild Turkey Trust Fund has been set up with the donations to be used solely for the Wild turkey program Any person donating 10 dollars or more Trust Fund in care Bo Peterborough K9J 6V5 will receive a handsome I Support Ontario Wild Turkeys crest and a receipt for the full amount of the charitable lax deductible donation The project has every indication of being a great success and wild turkey populations are once again expected to flourish in this province For further information please con tact LB Lance Males Provincial Coordinator Fish and Wildlife Services 758324 Remember the reward is hearing these pounders flush like a grouse White Pine To commemorate Ontario nial May will be Arbour Day a day when thousands of White Pine trees will be planted across the province The white pine will soon be named Ontario official White pine seedlings will be supplied to schools participating in the planting program This is an excellent op for school children to become involved in bicentennial celebrations and learn something about magnificent white pine Natural Resources Minister Alan Pope said Education Minister Stephenson agreed It son Ideal way to teach young people to appreciate Ontario past as well as learn the value of its natural White pine was abundant when Ontario first settlers arrived here ago It formed the backbone of their economy and remains an import ant part of our heritage Doug Kennedy the Mississauga South who initially proposed an Arbour Day for Ontario the day will be a time to encourage the planting preservation and conservation of trees and reflect their importance to this prov Margaret Birch parliamentary assistant to the Premier in charge of bicentennial affairs said municipalities can request a white pine charge for tree planting Vie are trying to involve as many people as possible in the spirit of Arbor Day during this bicentennial year she said For more Information Call Phil Forests Resources Branch Toronto The league were back row Urn Hod v and Funnel Front row are Inn and Dec Juniors batting dumps Rebels Despite the unseasonably cool weather the Acton Junior A were hot Monday night as they devastated the Cambridge Rebels Gord McArthur opened the Acton scoring drive in the bottom of the first inning a walk to first base McArthur then stole second base and scored on a double by Dave Wilson In the second inning the A game remained pretty much the same as Glen Scott strolled to first after being struck by the ball then stole second and third and ran home on a passed ball The third inning saw mighty bat blasting the ball over the fence to give the As a commanding lead Tim Baker followed McArthur to the plate and a single put him on first Baker stole second while Mark Duval was being struck out and single by Dave Wilson had Baker in scoring position Thanks to pinch hitting by Glen Scott both Bilker and Wilson crossed the plate to increase he Acton lead to five runs At this point the Rebels came to life brief ly as they grabbed a pair of runs to narrow the A lead and then held off the local squad for the next inning The A however were not to be held off for long as Mark Symes Scott Kennedy and Peter Cargill notched a run each to set the record at midway through the game The A s final run was notched by Roy Spear who walked to first stole second and was sent home by a double by Mark Symes Pitcher Roy Spear struck out 11 of his op ponents while the Rbel pitcher managed to thwart 12 of the A batters Consolation winners at the bowling banquet was back row LyleCrlpps Harvey Bur Gary Grace and Brian Cole Front row arc Butler and Ruby 1 Ik ins on Has awarded he most improved lady bowler Nell De Fores I had the league high single Dee Forest had the high average Richard Crippt had the hih triple and Brian was the most improved male bowler The Bowling Champions were back row HIM Pole Dorothy TomUckling Front row are Neil Gloria Jtnnliits and Claude was absent for the photo Quality and Style Make Them Yours Tit ft See ttm RX 7 under the best condrbons Vbrt our showroombe informed Unbeatable prices on Showroom models 357 QUEEN ST EAST ACTON 8534200 The League Individual Ladles trophies were awarded to Sue Hobs on Tor the average Gloria Jennings for high triple and to rend a IMlller for the high single at bowling banquet Friday night weve learned more your job about Business Has Been Sold DOUG ESSO WINSTON CHURCHILL fox fat Learn more about ours Plan to attend our Inaugural Meeting MAY 1984 30p m HOUDAYINN BRAMPTON sponsored by CREDIT RIVER DIVISION INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENT PREVENTION ASSOCIATION For registration and further Information on this and other events please contact Mrs Nora Participate Clean the workplace up and reduce the hazards INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENT PREVENTION ASSOCIATION SPRING SPECIALS ON DEMO USED CARS M Nissan Maxima Nissan King Cab Or Auto Sunroof Sunroof WAS WAS St Nissan Pulsar Nissan Stanza Automatic Automatic Nissan 4x4 Nissan Hustler Pickup Dr Automatic LOW AFFORDABLE BANK FINANCING ON NEW CARS IN STOCK On Cf I Hwr7ioiMptM TH CAPTURE GAftlE ACTON HIGH FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE MONTH DOREEN IB is a grade 12 student at and she Is proving to be one of the school Currently Doreen Is thwarting her opponents on the track with her most recent accomplishment being named moat valuable Senior Female Athlete at the Father John Redmond Track and Field meet this weekend Doreen is also involved in basketball volleyball gymnastics and cross country running BEAVER LUMBER AND A KHOULOflXSS 316GUELPHST 8772234

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