Beware of turtles with bite
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Snapping species
F INCH
can rapidly injure
Good Samaritans who want to help
turtlesought tobeaware that somespecies
caninflictdamageonthewell-intentioned.
For the sixth season in a row, South
away from road surfaces and through
NationConservation is invitingwatershed
culverts, the project relies on yearly funding
residents tobecome involved in itsongoing
of $25,000 from the province and about
rare turtle protection and enhancement
$60,000 from the federal government.
program both by helping turtles cross the
Provincial funding has been secured for
roadsafelyandbyreportingturtlesightings.
the 2011-12 Rare Turtle study to date. If
However, one of the species involved in
completefundingisnotavailable,SNChopes
the program is the Snapping turtle which
to continue with the program; however it
can deliver a sharp bite with its powerful
may need to be scaled back accordingly.
beak to hands and fingers which come too
SNC Species-At-Risk Technician Karen
close.
Paquettenotes that ahighrateof roadkillsof
If necessary in escorting one to safer
mature turtles trying to reach preferred
surroundings, always pick up a Snapping
nesting sites, along with an assortment of
Turtle by the rear of its shell.
predators going after eggs and hatchlings,
Never pick up any turtle by its tail as it
means the chanceof eggs survivingand then
will more than likely result in injury to the
living to reach sexual maturity, anywhere
turtle.
from 10 to 25 human years, is less than one
Other species-at-risk are the Spotted
per cent.
Turtle, Stinkpot orMuskTurtle, Blanding’s
Abundant turtles, she added, are seen as
Turtle, and the Northern Map Turtle.
agoodindicatorofahealthyandecologically
ThePaintedTurtle isn’t endangeredand
stable watershed.
isn’t part of the program.
Residents with nests on their properties
Aimed at monitoring turtle locations,
can try to protect them with chicken wire
providing and protecting nesting sites,
covers.
enhancing habitat, and redirecting turtles
It’sveryimportanttoremembertoremove
the covering after three to four weeks to
allow hatchlings the ability to exit the nest.
Under the program, turtle crossing signs
havebeen installed,with40alreadyset up in
SNC photo
thewatershedand30more soon tobeadded.
Turtles may not be the swiftest creatures, but certain species can quickly hurt a person.
New to the program this year are two
Robert Hartley Sports Complex 425 Cartier Blvd, Hawkesbury ON K6A 1V9 613 636-2082 www.hawkesbury.c a SUMMER SCHEDULE FROM JULY 18 TO AUGUST 28, 2011
illustrated outdoor tables being designed
for conservation areas at High Falls in
Dalkeith celebrates
Casselman and Cass Bridge south of
Winchesterwhichdescribethecharacteristics
of the turtles in question.
Paquette encourages members of the
bicentennial July 22-24
public to report to SNCwhenever a turtle is
encountered, be it alive or dead, providing
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location and behaviour.
Taking the stageat 7p.m. is theBluesVille
D ALKEITH
MONDAY
Photos are extremely helpful in
Express Band featuring Craig Miller on
confirming identification.
harmonica; at 9p.m.,Hadrian’sWall Band is
Organizers are hoping to attract at least
on.
1,000people to the July22-24Dalkeith200 th
TUESDAY
There will be artisans, crafters, and
CINÉMA
Anniversary Weekend, which will feature
vendors of various items at all sites.
music, arts and crafts, food and, of course,
Anyone interested in volunteering for
history.
three-hour shifts July 23 is asked to contact
WEDNESDAY
The event kicks off at 5:30 p.m. July 22
Tish Nicholson, Event Planner for North
with a corn roast at the recreation hall. Chief
Glengarry, at 613-363-5632.
Grenville (Qc) 819-242-3131
LAURENTIAN
Top Leaf will present the native
TheHistoricalSocietyhassouvenirhistory
CINEMA
interpretation and meaning behind the
THURSDAY
books, heritage cook books, & T-shirts for
ceremonies for water and corn. Following
En français ROY DUPUIS ALL MOVIE STARTING JULY 15
sale.
the presentation, the francophone choir of
Contact Frances Fraser at 613 -874-2514.
L’INSTINCT DE LA MORT
St-Eugène, with Réjean Lafrance directing,
FRIDAY
Sunday, July 24, a potluck picnic will be
will performFrench traditional songs for the
held from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Robertson
whole family.
SATURDAY 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Mills Park, now the site of a memorial
Organizers are hoping to have 1,000
honouring the founders of Dalkeith.
visitorspass throughSaturday, July23when
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
the exhibit sites at the library and St. Paul’s
SUNDAY
Church are open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Pay attention
The exhibits include historical costumes,
P = Public A=Adult (16 y-old and over, sauna included) ENTRANCE FEE
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a war memorabilia room, a history exhibit
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from 1811 to 2011, photo displays, and
artifacts of early Dalkeith life. The Classic
Cellphones and steering wheels can be
FRI. & SAT. AT 6:30 & 9:00 SUN. & WEEKDAY AT 7:00
Amusement Midway will be set up at the
a deadly combination.
• $2.50 for 14 y-old and under • $3.50 for 15 y-old and over • Children 9 y-old and under must be accompanied by an adult. • Babies under 1 y-old : FREE • Annual and semi-annual membership available
former saw mill site, beside the railway
Thatmessage is beingdrivenhome again
tracks. Owner Bruce Brock will donate
by the Ontario Provincial Police.
revenues to the Dalkeith Historical Society.
Distracted driving is one of the prime
Wagon rides will be offered to shuttle
causes of highway accidents. The O.P.P. is
people from venue to venue. Wagon tours
currently conducting a “Distracted Driving
are available.
Campaign”inanefforttokeepourroadways
The opening ceremonies will begin at
safe. Drivers who continue to use their
12:15 p.m., with the Quigley Highlanders
handheld communication or entertainment
Pipes and Drum Band marching the crowd
deviceswill be issued a ticket thatwill result
from the library site to the outdoor rink,
in a fine of $155 and demerit points.
*THE POOL SCHEDULE MAY CHANGEWITHOUT NOTICE* SPORTS COMPLEX CLOSED MONDAY, August 1 st , 2011 (Civic Holiday)
where a stage, food vendors and a Beau’s
Distracted drivers are a safety risk to
Beer booth will be set up. A ribbon-cutting
themselvesandothers.O.P.P.Commissioner
ceremony is scheduled for 12:30 p.m.
Chris Lewis says he is very concerned about
Entertainmentwill takeplace from1p.m.
the number of motorists talking or texting
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to midnight.
on cell phones. The Phone inOneHand, Ticket
Ian MacLeod Fiddlers, McMurray
campaign is meant to ensure
in the Other
Dancers and Hughie McDonell will be
thatthosewhodonotcomplywithdistracted
among the performers.
drivinglegislationaredealtwithtothefullest
Anamateur talent hour is scheduled for 4
extent of the law.During the firstweekof the
p.m. Call 613-363-5632 to reserve a spot.
campaign in May, officers throughout the
Shirley Dashney will be catering a BBQ
provincelaidmorethan1,600chargesrelated
chicken supper in the recreation hall at 5
to distracted driving.
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