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Ross Melinchuk (from left) and Tom Duffy of Ducks Unlimited Canada stand with the family of John. E. Pechmann, a conservationist from North Carolina who passed away suddenly last year. A marsh in Wentworth, Mahoney’s Meadow, was dedicated in his memory. Hannah Morton – Amherst Daily News |
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A special friend remembered 
HANNAH MORTON
The Amherst Daily News
Mahoney’s Meadow, a picturesque marsh near Wentworth, now has a special place in the heart of one family from North Carolina, USA.
Ducks Unlimited Canada is dedicating the marsh in memory of John E. Pechmann, a conservationist with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission who passed suddenly last year.
“John understood that you need to make the investment in order for conservation to work. He certainly helped us to do that here in Cumberland County,” said Marc Gloutney of Ducks Unlimited Canada.
Two years ago Pechmann visited Cumberland County and saw the potential for conservation here. His commission had already donated $15,000 to Ducks Unlimited Canada but soon after their contribution soared to $50,000.
The commission in North Carolina and Ducks Unlimited Canada work together to help species that summer here in Canada and migrate south, to places like North Carolina, during the winter.
“This place is so beautiful. John was right, you have to see it in order to understand,” said Amy Pechmann, John’s widow, as she looked out over the marsh alongside John’s two sisters, Ann and Phyllis, and brother, Greg.
“What an honor to receive. We will be back here to visit for years to come.” she said.
hmorton@amherstdaily.com
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20/06/07
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