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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1976-12-16, Page 6THE .HURON EXPO Please pick up your FREE Memo Calendar - AT OUR OFFICE IN DUBLIN John Moore Insurance Agency Limited Bus. 345-2512 Res: 348-9067 Guaranteed Investment Certificates 5 years, 101/4 %. interest payable "seml- Abitually oir acCisMulatIVO. AutHOAIZEti DEALER God's Trophies & Engravings 382 Main SI (Ft :Acs- jrlys:aottonsa)f.....0....ftte,e, 235.2261 A project of the Seaforth Lions Club that makes CENTS for the. Arena Fund.^ DEAtE* ITQR, DECEMBER 16, 176 ions summarize what will be required by all Authorities in the years to Come is planning. For over two decades conservation authorities have been basing their goals, objectives, projects and planning on information provided in the original watershed reports," "In many' cases, however, some projects haVe been dropped while others tend to dominate for long periods of time. This has caused a loss of direction and purpose in many cases since, once the major project was completed, the Authority- may have taken years to develop new projects or priorities. "In order to prevent this from happening in the Maitland Valley we need to revise our Authority's goals and objectives so that they more clearly reflect where we "have been and where we are going in the watershed management business," said the speaker. poem. The mystery prize wa won by Mrs. Helen McLaughlin. The ladies then exchanged Christmas gifts and a delicious lunch was enjoyed by • • Visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Maloney during the week included Mrs.,Diane Moesser and Danny, Mrs. Eugene Bannon, Raye Maloney and Anne Marie of Sebringville and Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Byers of Seaforth, Mr. and Mrs. Prank Kistener also attended after having returned from a 10 day holliday in Florida. Begun process The MVCA has already begun the process of program planning in the land acquisition and parks master plan components of the budget. Additional program reviews will be required in 1977. In other business, Mrs, Gilbert. Beecroft of Belgrave has been given authority to set up a history of the Falls Reserve Conservation Area.,. She approached the Authority because she has alrgedy done some research in the area. Following the reading of the reports, a slide presentation was given by Jim Beecroft, on the 1976 projects and activities. It also included a new audio-visual show entitled "Conservation is Natural". The film was produced by the regional office of the Information Services Branch of the Ministry of Natural Resources during the summer in co-operation .. with Authdrity staff. It will be available upon request for presentation in 1977 to groups of all descriptions as well as being shown 'in the display trailer. Mr.' Beecroft mentioned that another audio-visual show, "Conservation Is ...." was presented on a number of occasions last year. Two Girl Guide troops, a municipal council and several school 'classes call reacted favourably to this presentation. In accordance with the new regulations, several motions for project approvals were passed'- These included: Wawanosh Valley Conseivation Area development; Gorrie Dam detailed " engineering and construction; Listowel Conduit construction; Flood Emergency program; Land• acquisition program; Sundry Conservation areas development as •outlined in budget and watershed • management study. A motion to revise the goals and objectives toward program planning was also adopted. Wednesday & Thursday DEC 22&23 6pm to 9pm Mrs. J. Miller. Mrs. McKaig offered her home for the January meeting. the Annual meeting' followed with Mrs. Miller presiding. The minutes of the last meeting were read by the secretary Mrs. T. L. Scott, who else; read the 1976 report of the Society. Mrs. McKaig gave the treasurer's annual report. The reports of the different secretaries were approVed. The officers for 1977 are: Past President-Mrs. Lomond, President-Mrs, T.L. Scott, Vice President-Mrs. Jim Miller, Secretary-Mrs. Lamond. All other officers were re-elected. the meeting closed with Hymn 122, "Holy Night" and Prayer by Mrs. Miller. Staffa Ladies Aid Mrs John Teinplemare- Correspondent ' Mr. -and Mrs. Bob Norris visited recently with Mrs. Bessie Meir, Windsor. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Templeman visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Ebel, Stratford. Cromarty Ladies Aid held their The young boy came skipping into his home late one Sunday morning with an ice cream cone. "Where did you get that?" his mother asked. "Bought it with the nickel you gave me," he replied. "The nickel I gave you was for Sunday School," said his mother. "I know, mom," he answered, h appily. "But the minister met met me at the door andsot me in for free." Christmas meeting at the home of Mrs. John Templeman on Monday evening. Special Christmas music was provided by Mrs. Bruce Eaton and Elm, and enjoyed by all. Mr. and Mrs. John Miller and family visited Sunday with Mrs. E. Willard, Exeter. Smiles meets Rev, Stevens shows filth at ea-forth Manor Bring Your Camera' and Take Your Child's Picture with Santa Dublin CVVL exchange gifts 'Stead of working on short . projects from now on, SiiitIand Valley Conservation AolAtherity was warned at the .anntial meeting on Thursday , 'aftetheett, to start looking at programs Which will be completed over a period of years. The Ministry of Natural ▪ Resources has set up new gnidelineS for Authorities in which they will have to btidget over a period of five to 10 years. In this way the Ministry will h ave concrete evidence that Authorities are expecting to control facilities for longer periods of time. They will also be able to go to the government for finances on projects which will be spread out over more than one year. The budget for the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority for 1977 has 4.,,been estimated at $1,054,400, broken down as $108,600 for administration; $40,000 general maintenance; $418,000 water and related land management; $122,800 regional recreation; $325,000 special projects = Listowel and $40,000 for watershed inventory. Whether this budget will pass the Ministry of Natural Resources is not known. However it shows that the MVCA has allowed for a lot of work to be done in 1977. Some of the programs may have to be cut back if the budget is not approved before the annual meeting in February of 1977. Chairman - Busy Chairman Lorne Murray, Moorefield, told the Authority members that he had been busy over the past year. He said he attended the Great 'Lakes Authority meeting in Buffalo and the members of this group from the United 'Suites were "amazed at , the power Conservation Authorities in Ontario have." "They can't understand the power, small authorities have in Canada. Every project in the United States has to go through Congress before being passed," said Mr. Murray. "Small projects just don't get off the ground. It has to be a big project costing in the millions of dollars before work is started." ',Mr. Murray told the members that "under the new regulations of the Ministry of Natural Resources, any new recreation, areas proposed have to be in conjunction with water resources, "It is not inconceivable that the government would put provincial parks into private enterprise. They had two last year and they proved very favorable," he said. Resources Manager Ian • Dealauriers told the members that a Long Range Land Acquisition Plan will have to be updated. It is not an immediate plan, however, in accordanCe with new regulations this will have, to be done. Everything has to be a long-range program and extension and acquisition has to be for the next 10 to 20 years. The plan is one which was started in 1954 and • is now out-dated. Lie said, "I am happy to report that, based on our past few years of effort and on our lilst of future projects, the water management program for the MVCA is a diversified and strong one." Some of the improvements to this year's flood warning system include the installation of two telemark river gauges ""-- one upstream in. Wingham in Turnberry Township and one downstream of Listowel, and• the proposed installation of a third telemark upstream of Wingham in Morris Township. Staff gauges are presently being installed at seven bridge sites throu watershed to ease the job of flo•d watchers and to improve tke accuracy of flood flow projections. Listowel Problem Mr. Gower also mentioned that the Listowel conduit repairs study has made it clear that nothing short of a complete rebuilding of the structure would 'constitute money well-spent. • The anticipated cost fo reconstruction is approximately $2 million. The resulting streamlined conduit will be capable of passing a one-in- hundred year flood safely through the downtown portions of Listowel. He said the conduit repair must be placed at the top of the priority list and the Authority must proceed with construction as quickly as possible. Along with the repair of the conduit, the downstream chit nel ..through Listowel needs t be streaitilined and stabilized if i is , adequately to cope with future floods. A detailed plan and i'VeCificatiens have already been 'prepared fer this phase and `htitiefally construction will start in late spring of 1977 if provincial finds are Matte :available, ilerty fkkoclottia 0,6:10r aldtittiehtiiitied the Mill rink flit line floodplain mapping, Turnbetry , .$hoteline, study; .and to ma watershed study. He ..said -th e Turnberry floodplain project. is. off to a good start. . "This year's allocation of $50,000 has been spent on the appraisal of over 35 properties and the adquisition of three residences and one riding stable acreage. The township has given excellent co-operation and we appreciate this willingness to help fund the project during these tight budgetary times," said Mr. Gower. "Building demolition will 'take place on the properties we presently own later this winter. The township is presently investigating other property alternatives for the remaining resident 'Nin the floodplain. ProvidecPthat these investigations are successful,'we expect that several other properties will be purchased in the new year." 'He Went- on to say that due to the expansions of the watershed in recent years, it is essential that the Authority have an accurate inventory of these new problem areas.\--It is proposed that the Conservation authority prepare terms of reference for a water management study of the Lucknow River and area. The Province of Ontario is prepared to give 100 percent funding for this study which indicates the importance the government places on proper planning in these new watershed units. The study is expected to take two to three years to complete.olt is essential that the Authority collect a sufficient amount of data on the water resources of the area so that it can make intelligent decisions on when and where to spend funds for such things as erosion control and swamp protection. Mr. Gower said the government has recently pointed out to conservation authorities in the province; that they have not placed enough emphasis on water management. Maitland Valley Conservation Authority should be proud ofthe fact it is exempt from that criticism because it has a strong and diversified water management system. There were a number of other reports given at the meeting, all relating to what had been done over, the past year. Province Manager's report In the resources manager's report presented by Ian Deslauriers, he stated, "The Maitland Valley Conservation Authority has; along with every other conservation authority, prepared a revised form of budget which marks the beginning of a new period in history. This is as a result of the major revisions to the Policy Procedure and Information Manual, only one of several new adininistration and program ideas which are designed to improve the value of each dollar we spend." Perhaps the best word- to St. Patrick's C .W.L. held their meeting at the Church Hall on Dec. 6th with 42 members present. Mrs. Rose Van Bergen opened the meeting with the League prayer. A hymn was sung by all. Mrs. Allan McGrath read the minutes of the last meeting and the correspondence. Mrs. Teresa Nyland gave the trees rer's report. Mrs. Teresa rray gave a very interesting report of the Deanery meeting. After a short business session, Mrs. Van Bergen closed the meeting with a prayer. Mrs. Connie Flannigan read a Rev. Stephens of Brucefield United Church visited Seaforth Manor on Thursday at 10:30 a.m. and showed a filth on The Christmas Story. The sound and colour of this film was very clear whichour residents appreciated very much. Rev. Stephens also the benediction'. Friday afternoon at 2 p.m. Mrs. Shirley Luther of the Salvation Army"and Mrs. Nan Britton and Mrs. Leila Finkbeiner visited and provided a program of music, carols and devotions. Mrs. Shirley Luther and Mrs. Nan Britton. contributded two vocal duets also Miss fla Gardner and Doris Wells sang "Love Lifted Me". Gifts were presented to every resident by Mrs. Luther. Our thanks to these ladies for their inspiration to all. Visiting with Miss Bessie Davidson were her cousins Mrs. Margaret Cole of Clinton and Mr. Chas. Murray of St. John, New Brunswick and her niece Mrs. Peter Dunlop. of Seaforth. • Happy Birthday to Mr. William Scott who celebrated his birthday on Monday. H aving dinner with Bill was his wife Isabel "Bill" was the recipient of good wishes from his many friends. Also , celebrating birthdays were Mr, Dennis Arney on Monday and Mr, Zacharlah M. McSpadden on Wednesday. Visiting-with Mr. Wilber Keyes were Mark and Stewart Keyes of Orillia. Mr. Dan Tiffin of Londoti visited his brother, Mr. Mack Tiffin on Sunday.. ' Mrs. Mabel McAdam, of Clinton visite0--ey brother Mr. Thomas . Churchill. Mrs. Eva McCartney and -Mrs. Frankie Ball visited with Mrs. Ada Reid. Visiting with Mrs. Leila Dundas and • Miss Bessie Davidson were Miss Ethel Dennis and Mrs. Annie McNichol. Seaforth Manor residents were saddened to learn of the pas sing of one of their fellow residents, Mr. George Shular who passed, away in Seaforth Community, Hospital on Saturday, December 11. Funeral services were held from 'Whitney-Ribey funeral home on Tuesday at 2:15 p.m. with Rev. Sharpies of Clinton in charge. Interment was to be, in Southampton Cemetery. Mrs.R.J.Spittal brought gifts to the Manor on Tuesday afternoon from St. ' Thomas Anglican Church, Seaforth for our Anglican residents.- r t1 The Christmas service in `Glad Tidings was follwed at the December meeting of Cromarty W.M.S., which was held at .the home of Mrs. Jim Miller. Mrs. Miller • presiding opened the meeting with Scripture readings Isaish 40:10, 11 and Malachi 3:1. Hymn 154 "The Race that long in Darkness Pined" was sung, flowed by scripture readings' by Mrs. C. McKaig. Mrs. Lamend, Mrs. Douglas and Mrs. G. Scott, Hymn 132 "Hark the 414ald Angels Sing and 151 Wise Men Seeking Jesus were read in unison •followed by Silent Prayer. Eight membets' answered the Roll'Call with a Christmas verse. Mrs. T. L. Soctt the Secretary read the minutes of November meeting. A letter , from CU. Lemmex on the development of the Kintail Camp Dock Project was read. Mrs. McKaig gave treasurers report. Offering received and deciated by Mrs. J. Miller. Mrs. John Wallace gave as her topic Christmas readings entitled "Christmas Bells;. Why the Christmas Tree, and The Inn Keepers Lament." Mrs. C. McKaig and Mrs. G. Scott read an article on Asian Church Women's Conference, by Letta Fendell a delegate from New Zealand. A Bible Quiz by BREAK THE PINATA — Three-year-old \Kate Papple of R.R.4, Seaforth gets a lift from Maslen Vincent to help her make a better swing with the _Stick as she attempts to smash the Pinata. The Pinata, a Mexican custom, is full of candy. it took all the children standing in line, the older ones blindfolded, to finally break open the colorful Pinata scattering. the candy across the floor. (Photo by Oke) WMS names officers Santa s Co mg e p . Visitors: Mrs, Kathy White R.N„ Mitchell a -former Director.- of Nurses. here. With her, was her son, John ,who at, seventeen months is 4 very active observant little fellow. He walked around the room heie looking up at each picture as though they had a special attraction for him. I remarked to Kathy "Peihaps he will be an artist". she replied "I ,,,,rplayed and led in singing hope so." We are always glad to Christmas Carols and closed with see our little ones. Nelson Governlock, Simcoe, visited with his cousin Russ Hays- and Miss Turnbull, a former school mate. Birthday greetings to Stephen Dohley, who was 75 on December 3rd. Art Bushie is our most recent resident. Mrs. Bushie has been a resident here for some weeks. Joe McLean who has been travelling in Europe for five months returned and visited Mrs. Pearl McFarlane with ills brother Alan of Teronto. Peter Sillery, Toronto, visited his mother over the weekend It was intersting for me to see and visit with them as I haven't . seen them since they have grown up:, All three are ex pupils of mine. Thus the special interest. It is good to follow them in their chosen careers. I just can't let voting day pass by without a word• or,two. With the help of two .spirited citizens, in the persons of Jim Sills and Bill Hodgert, who so kindly piloted me there and back safely, I was able to make it. I was glad I had studied the list of those who had offered their services for, the good of the cause. During my thirty-five years teaching at S.P.S. I found several names who had been in my room during that period. Our hope for the future rests with the youth of to-day and they do well to take part in municipal affairs so that when they are left to carry 'the torch' they will know by personal experience what it is all about. It has been an interesting election Which has made us think and examine well the projects at hand. Lower Interest Rates NOW AVAILABLE ON 1st and 2nd Mortgages anywhere in Ontario on RESIDENTIAL — INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL and FARM PROPERTIES Interim financing on new construction • or land development REPRESENTATIVES IN YOUR AREA PHONE SAFEWAY INVESTMENTS & CONSULTANTS LTD. Head Office: 56 Weber Street, Kitchener, 15191 744-6535 - Branch Office : 504 Tenth Street , Hanover [519] 364-3121 WE BUY EXISTING MORTGAGES FOR INSTANT CASH Watch . the penny pile grow In the Toronto Dominion Bank window. If you are short of pennies and want to help we will trade your pennies for your dollars. Official receipts are available. Act now for possible tax savings In this year 1976. to help the Seaforth Lions Club help the Arena Fund.