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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1979-04-26, Page 30PAGE 8A --CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, APRIL 26,1979 Maitland Authority head elected chairman an for Ont. Lorne Murray of Moorefield was recently elected as chairman of the Ontario Conservation Authorities' Chairman's Committee. After win- ning the Southwestern Ontario representatives election. Mr. Murray went on to be chosen as the senior executive member of the group that represents Ontario's 38 Conservation Authorities. Mr. Murray has been the Maryborough Township representative to the Maitland Valley and Grand River Con- servation Authorities for several years, and is currently serving his fourth term as chairman of M.V.C.A. He is the past reeve of Maryborough, and a past warden of Wellington County. FLOODPLAIN MAPPING The Township of Howick recently requested that the Maitland Valley Con- servation Authority in- vestigate the cost of preparing one in 100 year floodplain mapping for the villages of Gorrie, Fordwich and Wroxeter. This mapping would indicate where flooding hazards exist in the villages, and where development could be dangerous. M. M. Dillon Limited has submitted a cost 'cestimate of $8,000 to omplete the project that wou . • ive the Township and the uthority a basis for esta . shing special policy areas Following a meeting of represen- tatives from the council, M.V.C.A. and the Wroxeter Floodplain Committee, the proposal was sent to the Ministry of Natural Resources Regional Office for final approval. STUDENT JOBS The Ontario Youth Secretariat will provide funds again this year to employ secondary and post -secondary students for the summer months. The Maitland Authority has submitted a . preliminary budget that will provide jobs for 22 local students for periods of eight to 15 weeks. A supervisor and five technical staff will be hired in early May while three foremen and 13 labourers will begin work in June. These students will be working along with the Authority's regular staff on en- vironmental management programs. SUGAR BUSH The Land Management Advisory Board received a report of a very suc- cessful Sugar Bush operation for this spring. A Canada Works grant from the Job Creation Branch of the Federal Department of Man- power and Immigration assisted the Authority in adding • some im- provements to the demonstration site. Approximately 750 students and 350 general public visited the Maple Keys Sugar Bush located south of Molesworth off County Road 19. Modern production methods, forestry management and historical production methods of making syrup were demonstrated. About 200 gallons of `syrup will be produced by the time the' maple season ends. The Authority does not market the product locally, but sells it in bulk to larger producers for re -distribution. Any local producers wishing to have their names, ad- dresses and products advertised- may have the information displayed at the M.V.C.A. evaporator house. REFORESTATION With the coming of spring, the Authority's annual reforestation program has begun. Marginal and non- productive lands are planted either by hand or with a mechanical tree planter that has been specially constructed by M.V.C.A. staff. By the end of May, 46,300 trees will have been planted on private property and additional stock will be used to begin the wildlife management plantings at the Wawanosh 'Valley Conservation Area. New signs have been designed to identify properties where the Authority works in co- operation with the lan- downer. These metal Conservation Services markers will be used on reforested lands and on sites where erosion control work has been done. STOCKING PONDS Local fishermen will be pleased to note that the Ministry of Natural Resources is stocking ponds on some of the Authority'sro erties P P again this year. Rainbow trout will be put into the large pond at the Falls Reserve Conservation Area near Benmiller and Brook Trout will be put in at the Wawanosh Valley and Sunshine Con- servation Areas. Although all of these ponds are stocked on a put and take basis, some fish do live over the winter and serve as a fine catch on the season's opening day. NEW MEMBERS Several new members have joined the Maitland Conservation Foundation in 1979. This group of conversationists is continuing to solicit funds that will be made available for con- servation projects throughout the Maitland River watershed. Jack Graul of Gadshill has been appointed as chairman of the Foun- dation and Vince Judge of Listowel was acclaimed as vice-chairman for another year. STEERING GROUP A committee has been struck to act as a steering group for the planning of the newly acquired Wawanosh Lake area near St. Helens. The 200 acre property , has potential for fishery, wildlife, forestry, recreation, educational and water management development. Following a thorough site inspection of the property, the committee will begin setting long term goals and objectives and will review information that will help to determine the best use of the area. The committee consists of all the Advisory Board vice-chairmen, Foun- dation Chairman, the member from West Wawanosh Township and a representative of the Wingham District, Ministry of Natural Resources. J.C. PROGRAM The Maitland Valley Conservation Authority has been awarded a Junior Conservationist Award Program group for the summer of 1979. The group will consist of seven secondary school students and a post- secondary supervisor who will conduct research and inventory work in the Pine River area. Each year the Con- servation Authorities Branch sponsors five J.C. groups to work in dif- ferent Authorities th—roughout the Province of Ontario. Maitland Valley has hosted other projects done on the Lakelet Lake area, Lucknow River water- shed and along the Maitland Trail near Goderich. Dully Gully plans house league motocross House League Motocross, Hully Gully's parallel to Minor Athletic Association for Hockey and Baseball, will of- ficially begin on April 26. Tagged as their Prep and Play night, the evening will consist of registering and 'preliminary in- struction on the preparation of bike, equipment and physical and mental conditioning of the athlete himself. Randy Collins, General Manager of the Motocross Park, who has organized Motocross sanctioned 'races for the past six years, hopes that this low key approach to Motocross competition will provide safe, well organized development and , competition for various levels of rider ability and age and ac- complish these goals without a large financial outlay. The House League will meet every Thursday night with sign -in at 6:3Q and races beginning at 7:00 p.m. sharp. Com- petition will be divided into eight classes covering two of each Small Wheels, Enduro, Novice and Junior classes. Ribbons will be awarded to third in each class every week and trophies at the end of the season. Basic equipment required will be a helmet, over the ankle work boots, long sleeve shirt and pants, gloves and eye protection. The cost will be $5 per year for Competition Club members and $2 per night for non-members. Parents are cordially welcomed' to get in- volved. Forte° further in- formation call or write Hully Gully at 519-262- 3318 or 5809, RR 1 Varna, Ontario NOM 2R0 Smile Funny how people who snore always fall asleep first. Home economist Grace Bird, right, presented County Honor awards to Linda Gerstenkorn and Janice Murray at a recent 4-H Achievement Day in Seaforth. The girls each completed six homemaking clubs. (Wilma Oke photo) Stork flies in storm While most people and birds alike sought shelter during the April 6 bliz- zard, the stork could not be stopped. The Wingham Advance -Times reported that a group of Wingham snowmobilers and a young Bluevale mother - to -be raced against the stork through Friday's storm allowing Michael Gerald Timm to be born in the comfort and safety of the Wingham and District Hospital. While a four-wheel drive truck and the high- ways department could Huron Industrial growth BY JEFF SEDDON Huron County has the means to control in- dustrial and urban ex- pansion here but if that control is not taken county residents may have to take what others give them. That was a warning from Alex Crate, an in- dustrial consultant from Toronto. Crate was in Goderich recently speaking to represen- tatives of farming organizations, politicians, industrialists and businessmen at an economic development seminar sponsored by the county. Crate warned that farmer's concerns that industry and agriculture can't exist side by side may not be enough to - prevent industrial ex- pansion here. He said industrial expansion - in Huron may be an economic fact of life that the agriculutural com- munity has to accept. The consultant hinted that farmer opposition to any industrial expansion in Huron was not the reason no expansion had taken place. He said Huron was "not situated in a prime industrial area in the province" adding that it was on the fringe of developed areas near Toronto, Hamilton, London and Windsor. He pointed out that while counties to the east and south of Huron had prospered from in- dustrial development Huron had "not wit- nessed a high rate of industrial growth or spill over from other in- dustrial areas". "But that may be in your future if you want it," he said. He told the serninar Huron county was looked upon as a county with highly productive land and as a very attractive recreational area. He suggested the county look at developing that recreational potential. The population of counties surrounding Huron has risen due to industrial growth and Crate noted that in- dustrial expansion goes hand in hand with urban growth. He said Huron county's agricultural base has not provided futures for enough people and that fact is born out in population figures. He said while other areas have grown Huron's population growth has been "modest and in fact has slightly declined". "I'm not saying in- dustry and nothing else," Crate explained. "I'm saying industry diver- sifying the base of recreation and agriculture not shifting ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE PLEASE: HM:LP THF RD SHIELD APP4:AL CLINTON BLITZ Monday, May 14 Plipse give generously when the Red Shield Volunteer Canvasser calls. from one economy to another." He suggested that groups or individuals with concerns about the future of the county get together and formulate a plan. He explained that with proper guidance any industrial and urban expansion in Huron could be done in such a way that it would blend right into the present land uses. The consult ay ••t suggested that with proper planning the in- dustrial potential of Huron county could become reality. He said once a future is decided on the county could begin to promote itself, He told the seminar any industrialist thinking of locating somewhere in Huron county would have a tough time. He pointed out it "wouldn't be easy to determine where preferred industrial sites are and where serviced areas are". He said Huron is in competition with other municipalities in the province. He said en- ticing industry to Huron would be no small chore and would require promotional skills. He suggested the county attempt to make people aware that industry is wanted here. "I looked for signs as soon as I arrived here and not rush Mrs. Rick Timm to the hospital, the Wingham and Djstrict Snowmobile Club came to the lady's assistance. Four snowmobilers escorted Mrs. Timm, who sat in a ski-boose at- tached to the rear of one machine, to the hospital, were only a few hours later Michael Gerald made his first ap- pearance. COWANS AIR SERVICE (LYING TRAINING FISHING TRIPS Spring is here and time to fly!! 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