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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1981-02-26, Page 101 Paye 10 Citizens News February 26, 1981 • kB chairman returned Continued from page 7 sort of problem since the Authority's formation, whatever future programs of flood control and erosion control the Authority •will carry 'out in future in Port Franks should be made clear to the Authority mid -way through 1981. The Port Franks flood- plain administration study will also offer the municipality most of the technical background for its Secondary Plan Grand Bend has indicated- it will work with the Authority to in- vestigate the remaining erosion problems along the river. Though 1981 funds were insufficient, (he proposed slope stabilization study would detail all causes and types of erosion problems and both preventative and curative measures to minimize property damages. What should be the last remnents _ of the floodline mapping needed in our watershed will be completed and the Authority's Fill and Construction regulations put into effect in 1981. A computer-based • flood forecasting system was approved by the Authority in 1980 and will be completed in 1985. A good deal of progress has been made in the _.past year setting out Land Acquisition needs for all our existing Conservation Areas and major management areas such as the Hay Swamp and the Ausable Gorge. This work 'will be completed in the spring of 1981. By the first half of 1981, a .detailed erosion inventory over the entire watershed (as background for the' Watershed Plan) The plan • will enable the Authority and the municipalities alike to determine where, whether, and when public funds might be brought to bear upon these problems. The basic concerns of flood control and erosion control should therefore be well in hand in the watershed in the short run. This leads me to be optimistic that before long the Authority can concentrate significant. resources to work with farmers to reduce field erasion and to work with Municipalities to improve drains so they last longer,. and do not pass on down- stream as much of the costs of poor water quality and sediment as they presently do. This watershed of 42,000 residents relies more heavily upon the welfare of its farm operators _ and; the agricultural industry generally than any of the 39 Authorities in Ontario. As a public agency, the Authority can provide a general support to this industry by delivering a comprehensive soil conservation and rural, water resources program. It would, be a mostlogical' goal for the Authority to work toward having the most advanced program of this type of any Authority, as indeed we once had in the 1960's. With all farm groups from the watershed -'being amongst Ontario's strongest or healthiest, the Authority can be assured of having no shortage of partners to -work with on local projects." Women to meet for World Day of Prayer All women of the com- munity are invited to the World Day of Prayer meeting in Varna church on Thursday evening, March 5, at 8:30. Business meetings of Varna and Goshen U.C.W.'s Varna by Mary CY II will follow the prayer ser- vice, and a time of fellowship over a cup of tea. The pancake supper on Tuesday, March 3 (see ad in Coming Events) features homemade pancakes, real Huronview Bingo was played on Ground North on Friday afternoon. The choir sang the anthem In Thee Do I Live at the Sun- day morning service. Margaret McQueen also sang a solo which was en- joyed by the Residents. The Christian Reformed Choir sang on Sunday evening. Mrs. Elsie Henderson. entertained at the piano in Normal Care for Old Tyme Music on Monday afternoon. A sing song concluded the programme. This month Mrs. Mary Ross and Miss Mary Van Camp are on the welcoming committee for Resident's Council for the next month. All our new residents can ex- pect a visit from these two ladies in the next little while. Sympathy is expressed to the family of Mr. Cecil Kemp. Doug Geoffrey Construction Homes, Renovations, Additions Form Buildings & Repairs Aluminum Siding & Awnings Zurich 236.4432 Daytime Exeter, 235.2961 Evenings maple syrup, corn syrup if you prefer, real butcher sausage and homemade pies. Orange Lodge euchre There were thirteen'tables of euchre in play at the Orange Lodge card party on Friday night. Mary Grigg won the ladies' high score; Nettie McClinchey the low. Men's high, Frank Thomp- son; low, Doug Reid. Draw winners were W.D. Wilson, Bill McAsh, Mary Grigg, An- nie Finkbeiner and Mrs. Jim Hutchings. There will be no card par- ty on March 6, as the hall has been rented .The next one will be on the 20th. Please get your tickets for the dance on 411111.1. March 14 from any Lodge member. Varna 4-H The third meeting of the Varna 4-11 club was held at the home of Kate Keys on Monday, Feb. 16. We recited the 4-H motto and read the roll call, then decided on the colour of our book covers. We read over our lesson and did a quiz on pressing. The beginner sewers made a dart sample. One of our leaders showed us how to make gathers. We cut out our material and decided our next meeting would be on Feb. 23 at Sandra Turner's. by Lori McNutt PoP 12x30 plus 24x10 plus Fresh Ground Beef Rump or Sirloin Tip Roasts Round Steak Devon Bacon oz. bottles $5.00 tax& deposit oz. bottles $4.60 tax & deposit x,'1.69 l, °2.89 ,,. '2.69 '1.59 500 gr. Sides of Beef This Week fully processed ,6.:1.65 We handle only Local Canadian Beef Fill Your Freezer Now Open 8 to o Monday to Sat. CUSTOM SLAUGHTERING WEDNESDAY Laporte Meat Market 1 Golden Glimpses What a relief to see almost all of our snow disappear in such a short span of time. Now our residents will be able to get out whenever the opportunity arises. Films were shown on Mon- day evening followed --by refreshments. Offers from anyone, who might be going to Goderich on Tuesdays or Wednesdays; to return " our films would be greatly ap- preciated. We are pleased Miss Min- nie Hern has returned from the hospital with her, sight much improved after sur- gery. We regret that Mrs. Mary Elliott is still in South Huron Hospital. __ The sympathy of residents and staff is extended to the family of the late Mr. William Witmer. We welcome Mrs. Edith Hooper to the Home. On Wednesday evening, the ladies of the C. W.L., of St. Boniface church spon- sored the monthly birthday party. The Brownies and their leaders provided the musical programme for the evening. Residents having birthdays and receiving gifts, courtesy of the Ladies Auxiliary of the home, were Mrs. Louise Denomme, Miss. Ethel Hess, Mrs. May Rowcliffe and Mr. Fred Weiberg. Following the programme, a delicious lunch was served. We thank Mr. Lloyd Morgan of our Blue Water Rest Home Apartments for contributing this poem which he has had for several • years. I am not okl though sight grows dim, '• till can feel the hand of . -Him -WO leads me o'er the I Am Not Old I am not old, though folks may say That I am aging every day; Though I am weak at times, I know , That in my weakness I can go To Christ who strengthens me, and so I am not old! darkest way, ,Still guiding that I might not stray; - And so I still can safely say I am not old! I am notold though up in years, Life's twilight holds for me no fears, Because- I know my destiny And that my savior waits for me, To renew my youth, and so you see am not old! I am not old though this old shell Of mortal clay in which I dwell Shall fall when trials of earth are o'er, • Yet, I within shallupward soar And go on living evermore! I am not old. The Sunday evening --chapel service was con- ducted by Rev. Ephriam Gingerich of Zurich - Enrol your child for Kindergarten 1981-82 Please phone or contact your Public School between Feb. 23 and March 6 Exeter P.S. Hensa I I P.Sf AD McCurdy P.S. Stephen Central P.S. Usborne Central P.S. Zurich P.S. 235-2630 262-2833 228-6321 234-6302 235-0331 236-4942 For further information re registration, visitation, testing, health clinics, etc. will be provided by each school Proof of date of birth and OHIP number requested at registration Huron Country Board of Education. 1 /3 H.P. Sump Pump A sump pump bult to last! 1/3 H.P. Sump Pump will keep your basement dry effectively with its many out- standing features. Automatic adjustable float control, 115 volt motor. 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