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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1977-03-02, Page 19KEMP'S GENERAL STORE R.R. 7 Lucknow Lanes — Phone 529-7248 .10" ./11, 401P' .4OP' dir .a/P' .dor dr IP' .41IP AP Alr SPECIAIS Aylmer Choice Tomatoes 28 oz. . . . 65c Supreme Peanut Butter , 16 oz. . . . Palmolive Liquid Detergent 12 oz. . . . 594: ONOOOMMIIIM TO THIN WPM-0 Corn and Planter Information Clink INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER •Film Presentation *What's new in corn planters and maintenance. FUNK SEEDS OF CANADA LTD. *Funk's insuring a profitable planting *Ciba-Geigy corn and chemicals in 1977 See what's new in '77 March 8 at 7:45 P.M. Door prizes, refreshments Come to di C. A. BECKER Equipment Ltd. One mile south of Lucknow Phone 529-7993 is WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 1977 PAGE NINETEEN THE LUCKNOW SENTINEL, LUCKNOW, ONTARIO WATER MANAGEMENT CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 met with another delay in the form of a letter request from Listowel Town Council. Council members have decided that more information concerning alternative courses of action should be provided before any work can be agreed upon. The Authority has forwarded the requ- est for another meeting with Conservation Authorities Branch representatives, and further action is pending a reply from the London Regional Office. During the recent heavy snow- fall, much concern has been expressed about the possibilities of flooding this spring. Authenticated flood records for the Maitland watershed dating back to 1834, indicate that floods have occurred with varying degrees of severity during almost every month of the year. Temperature, soil conditions, duration of freezing periods, direc- tion and velocity of wind, rain and snow cover are all related to the creation or prevention of floods. Throughout the winter, Author- ity staff members record ' snow depth, weight of snow, crust and soil conditions in designated areas throughout the watershed. This information is summarized and submitted to the meteorological section of the Ministry, of Natural Resources, where. snow depth is converted to inches of water that is lying on the watershed surface. By monitoring expected ice and snow conditions, run-off in the event of mild weather can be predicted in advance of flooding conditions. Knowing of these conditions cannot, however, prev- ent property damage or loss of life unless an effective system of communications, and or emergency, plan exists. A report is currently being compiled by the Authority, to outline a system of communica- ations, and to summarize a listing of emergency contacts. All member municipalities have been requested to complete a questionnaire that outlines flood prone areas, list addresses and phone numbers of municipal officials who could act as contact persons, and detail invent- ories of municipal and privately owned equipment that could be used in combating flood conditions. The prevention of disaster could depend on how' quickly people are informed of flood peaks, and how well prepared they are to mobilize ST. HELENS Expressions of sympathy are sent to Art Woodcock and family on the passing of his wife, Carrie Woodcock on February 23. Her friendliness will be missed about the community. Mr. and Mrs. Allan Cranston visited with Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Hunt' and family, of Owen Sound. While there they helped their grandson Greg celebrate his birth- day. Mr. and Mrs. Cranston also report that they have seen a ground hog so that there is hope that all this snow will soon be gone. Mrs. Helen Todd, Isabel Miller and Miss W. D. Rutherford were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Laidlaw and family of Wingham. Mr. and 'Mrs. Wayne Todd were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Verdun DuCharme of Wing- 'ham. The March meeting of the St. Helens Women's Institute will be held at the hall, Thursday, March 3. The roll call this month is "What I like or dislike about rural living". Mr. and Mrs. Ross Errington attended a birthday,farty for their granddaughter, Charlene Conley of Lucknow. against danger. The Flood Warning report is the first step in the Maitland Authority's Flood Warning System. The committee appointed to discuss plans for the Brussels and Gorrie Mills met in early January to hear a progress report concerning these structures. It has been established that immediate exterior renovations are needed if any type of future restoration is to be undertaken. The committee rec- ommended that cost estimates for varying degrees of restoration be outlined by a' local, engineer. It would seem that a decision must be made as to whether or not a historic structure is wanted or needed in this. area. Public input at this point could make a difference between reconstruction and demo- lition. Currently, enquiries are being conducted into possible sources of funding for any possible future work. Approval for truck radio sets has recently been received. Installation of three mobile units and a base set should be completed by April 1, 1977. In addition to directing field staff during regular maintenance and development work, the new system may provide alternative communications during flood emer- gency conditions. Earl Fyfe of Blyth, Randy Clarke of Wroxeter, Gunnar Christiansen of Holmesville and Jim Beecroft of Belgrave have been employed by the Authority through. the Local Initiatives Program. The program is administered by the Job Creation Branch of the Department of Manpower and , Immigration to achieve needed work projects while also relieving unemployment. The field staff hired under L.I.P. have been busy constructing road signs and truck racks, working on improvements to the office and workshop areas, and maintaining picnic tables. The technical staff person has been involved, in !napping for the Authority, contin- uing historical studies of 'the Brussels and Gorrie Mills, and planning for outdoor education programs. A recent proposal for work projects has been submitted to the Job Creation Branch of the Department of Manpower and Immigration in an effort to receive funding through the proposed Canada Works program. Projects undertaken, by Authority field staff include clearing of a ditch at the Morris Hill Forest Tract, installation of stream gauges and plantation management at the Galbraith Conservation Arqa.