The South Marysburgh Mirror The Miller Family Nature Reserve The Hastings and Prince Edward Land Trust, a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to preserving the cultural and natural heritage of our area, is pleased to announce the recent acquisition of a 490 acre block of land in South Marysburgh ex- tending from Hilltop Road through to Lake Ontario. We are indebted to the Miller family for offering this spectacular property to us and for their patience during a lengthy transaction process. Thank you! The property has now been officially named, The Miller Family Nature Reserve, and soon a plaque will be erected on the property to recognize the Miller family. Our major funders were Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) and Ontario Heritage Trust (OHT). In addition, we received many donations to save this property. Commitment to preserving this unique habitat of our area is indeed widespread: donations to the Land Trust came from across Canada and the U.S. This past summer we retained Ecological Ser- vices of Kingston to carry out a survey documenting plants, animals, soil types and wetlands on the prop- erty. In addition, they prepared a stewardship plan outlining procedures we should follow to preserve the biological uniqueness of the property. Their re- port suggests some reforestation for the more open areas as well as some plans to curtail the dominance and spread of red cedars. The reforestation will be an excellent opportunity for local schools to be in- volved. These reports are in early draft stages and we plan to set up meetings with our project part- ners where everyone will have an opportunity to contribute their opinion and possibly volunteer their help. If you would like any further information on the Hastings and Prince Edward Land Trust, please contact Dick Bird, 613.968.5753. We always need volunteers. The Mirror’s email address has changed to: themirror@kos.net Visit the Mirror’s swish new website at: www.southmarysburghmirror.com of Mifford, Bistro Gaflery L.L.B.O. Deegmber is a spgcial month at the Bistro! Please join us for A Swedish Christmas Buffet December 15th from 6:00 p.m. $25.00 per person and... Our New Year’s Gala Evening December 31st from 6:00 p.m. A night to remember featuring a 6-course tasting menu with complimentary bubbly! $60.00 per person and limited to 20 people only. Visit the Bistro’s website at www.milfordbistro.com for menu details (Prices do not include applicable taxes and gratuities) Both evenings are BY RESERVATION ONLY. Please call 613.476.0004 ttl © AU LI 4 3048 County Road 10, Milford