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Volume 3, Issue 09
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
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Weekend Weather Thursday
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Prescribed burns completed at Point Pelee Park 197 Talbot St. W. Leamington
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Prescribed burning was completed in savannah sites at Point Pelee National Park last week. The objective of the prescribed burns at Sparrow Field and West Beach, both located south of the Visitor Centre, was to reduce the amount of invasive grasses and plants. The burns were successful. All areas south of the Visitor Centre are now open. The next step to restore these savannah sites will be planting native grasses and flow-
Late Wednesday afternoon, March 21, Leamington OPP responded to a call regarding a vehicle discovered in Hillman Marsh near County Rd. 37 and Mersea Rd. 2 in Leamington. According to police, a silver 2001 Ford Windstar was three-quarters submerged in the marsh approximately 50 metres from the shoreline. The vehicle had been reported stolen in Tecumseh on the morning of March 20. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or London OPP Communication Centre at 1-888-3101122.
Barn fire totals $10,000 in losses
ers. This will provide food and shelter for many birds, butterflies, and reptiles in the Park.
Looking to lend a helping hand? Volunteer to plant native species by calling us at
519-322-2365 ext. 2217 or email the Park at pelee. info@pc.gc.ca.
Leamington Fire Services were called out to a fire at a steel barn in the 1900 block of Fox Run Road at 4:35 p.m. Monday, March 26. Twenty-one firefighters spent approximately 3 hours on the scene. The fire was caused by a lawn tractor parked too close to a straw bale. Approximately 20 large bales were involved, extending to the structure. The fire was contained quickly and firefighters were able to utilize equipment onsite to move the bales outside to minimize the damage, which is estimated at $10,000.
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