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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1978-08-23, Page 20Lucknow Sentlrel, Wednesday, August 23, 197&—Page 21 MVCA projects undertaken by 22 experience 78 students Summer '78 has been a success for the 22 people participating in the Exper- ience '78 program at Mait- land Valley Conservation Authority. The twenty-two secondary and post -second- ary students have completed a variety of projects since they began work in May and June. Marilyn Grainger, Ken Karges, tarol Adams and. Debbie Gohl, took on the technical assignments. Des- igning and writing authority brochures, development of a slide presentation, .infra -red photography interpretation and detailed research on the Belgrave Creek were some of the ; major undertakings of this technical crew. Aside from this, they were involved in constructing the Author- ity's Centennial float used in local parades. They were also responsible for the planning and organization of an Edu- cation Day for which they. and remaining staff took part in. The long hot days in the field did not deter the quality and quantity of work accom- plished at the various sites. Each member of the crew contributed their share to the various projects undertaken, Their enthusiasm and hard work has gone to great lengths in making the pro- gram one of the best this authority has taken part in. Some of the many projects completed, over the last couple of months include erosion control work, consist- ing of gabion-basket con- struction at Gorrie and Harriston, thinning and clean-up of a six acre white pine plantation and a twenty- five acre hardwood bush, both areas being located near Ethel. The largest project was carried out at the Inter- national Ploughing Match site located outside Wing - ham. Here work was com- pleted on the Authority demonstration illustrating methods of erosion control. Everyone enjoyed the ex- tra acitivities planned during the program taking part in four Education Days planned throughout the summer. The first was devoted to a water- shed tour. The St. John's Emergency First ,Aid Course, and a wilderness survival training session made up two more days. The final day included a tour of the Lake Huron Water Supply Plant at Grand Bend and the Sifto Salt Mines in Goderich, The program's completion date is 'August 25th.. The summer has gone by quickly, but .the time has been well spent and proved tb be an enjoyable experience for all involved. fp `�1111.��♦w%- 11.11,.'.%,1w1A►.41,1 41b.11 b1 111 11♦N111 4%..11-11 N1. • • i 1 1 as Your Old furnace Costing Extra $$$ With Rising Fuei Costs IF SO INQUIRE ABOUT A NEW EFFICIENT SUNOCO FORCED AIR UNIT Adaptable For Air Conditioning 1$ YEAR HEAT EXCHANGER WARRANTY • Heat exchangers are made of heavy gauge steel for durability, sturdiness and quiet operation. Scientifically designed and proved to give maximum efficiency, longe and dependable, trouble-free service. BACKED BY OVER 36 YEARS' EXPERIENCE IN WARM ACR HEATING! • 1 BRILLIANT, DURABLE BAKED ENAMEL 1 SOLID ZINC -BONDED STEEL 1 NEOPRENE MOUNTED OIL BURNER 1 SIMPLICITY OF DESIGN II STRONG WELDED STEEL. 111 PERFECTION IN HEATING COMFORT 1 PERFECTION IN EFFICIENCY 1 PERFECTION IN ECONOMY 1 MINIMUM AIR POLUTION ALSO AVAILABLE - UiL FIRED WATER HEATERS SUNOCO SLANT FIN BOILERS FOR HOT WATER SYSTEMS FINANCING AVAILABLE If You Have A Woodlot, Be A Winner With Fro View Rear View • nEwmAc Wood Er Oil Combination 1urncice SAVES MONEY EASY TO INSTALL RELIEVES FUEL PROBLEMS AND COSTS For Estimates Call CHISHOLM FUELS 529.7524 LUEKNOW Burns wood and oil in separate combustion chambers 0 Switches from wood to oil aftomatically Extra large fire door 171/2" Z 171/2" Twin 10" blowers for quiet efficient operation Large fire box will take up to 24" wood Burns wood completely to a fine powder Heavy stainless steel fire box liner Can be fired with wood when power is off Positive draft control for greater efficiency Both wood and oil fires thermostatically controlled Easily serviced, quiet efficient flame retention burner 5244581 GODERICH ... ►.. 46.411, s1b- 416.st.4calb. 410%. 44‘..111.sswow . ..... *► wt..a►. 06%.44.1%,4)116.ww.`4%P4046 .. .....+•+► .se ►4►gr. 4I.e.w .s sewr....a..4►..4+Ay. ....... s 1