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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1987-09-02, Page 3This Londesboro resident, Norman Alexander, was presented with the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority's Award of Distinction at a Wroxeter meeting on August 5. Mr. Alexander is the first person to receive this award from the conservation authority. (David Emslie photo I Norman Alexander earns MVCA Distinction Award On August 5 Norman Alexander of Londesboro became the first person to receive the Maitland Valley ('onservation Authority's Award of Distinction. Mr. Alexander received the award for his work in preserving the province's land and water resources during the Authority's sum- mer meeting, held in Wroxeter. The inscription on the framed award, which includes a picture of Mr. Alexander states: "At age 76 Norman Alexander displays an enthusiasm and vital interest in the world few of us ever achieve. "Since his retirement from farming and a seed business in the 1970s, Mr. Alexander has devoted his energy to promoting soil and water conservation in Ontario. "In 1974 he became the Drainage Superintendent for Hullett Township: a job he admits that he did not really want. In the first spring on the job he got a new insight into the soil erosion problems that farmers were facing. He began educating himself on the proper methods of constructing ditches and drains. A trip to Maryland taught him the importance of seeding ditchbanks and about managing water to reduce its speed and erosion power. Mr. Alexander became a spokesperson actively promoting conserva- tion practices in the community. "In 1978, using his own funds, he con- structed an elaborate model to demonstrate these conservation practices. Since first displaying the model at the International Plowing Match in Wingham, he has travell- ed throughout Ontario to display the model. "Through the model and his continqed work as Drainage Superintendent; a member of the MVCA and numerous other local and national conservation groups, Mr. Alexander has brought the message -of soil and water conservation to thousands of peo- ple in Ontario and beyond. "His work will have a long lasting impact on the conditions of our soil and water resources." He was pleased to be the first recipient of this award, stating, "It makes me feel en- couraged that I am doing the right thing." He added that he would like to show his appreciation that the Authority thought enough of what he is doing to give him the award. As long as he can keep going, Mr. Alex- ander explained, he will continue with his conservation work. Currently, he is considering writing an ar- ticle on the problem of weed seeds. He estimates that there are 25,000 acres of wasteland in Huron County alone, and these fields, once used for cattle grazing, now ex- clusively prodtfce-weed'seeds. "As long as weed seeds are produced, they are going to get into the crops," Mr. Alexander stated. He added that these weeds are costly to farmers because they add to over tillage, and the over use of chemicals. However, the problem of these seeds won't be the only one Mr. Alexander will tackle. "There are always new angles. There are a lot of new things developing,'' in conserva- tion practices, he commented. Bayfielders fight • from page I "We'll buy it if the villagers want to pay." he said. Rev, Youmatoff noted that a small col- lection should be taken by villagers to huy hearing aids for the Harbour Lights representatives. He suggested that they must have hearing difficulties since Bavfielders had repeatedly said no to the marina development since 1974. The debate will continue and Mr. Peever, in an effort to get a zoning change to allow for his marina, may seek an On- tario Municipal Board hearing. In any event, many village residents here are not willing to hack down. As Mr. Clift noted. "The village has to hang tough on this proposition and we'll he able to save this area." The London lawyer indicated that he had received "extensive amounts of cor- respondence from the Ministry of Natural Resources approving in principle the development of the land." He further indicated that the Ausahle ''rape " • • • Hayfield ('onservation Authority and the Ministry of Transportation and Com- munication had also given approval in principle. Mr. Plaxton also said that a senior hydrologist with the Ministry of the Environment had indicated that the pro- posal would not have an adverse effect on the water. He said that it was a reasonable request to consider the land for marina develop- ment. noting that the waterway is navigable for small crafts. WEEKLY WEATHER 1987 1986 HI 1,0 HI 1,0 August 25 22 6 22 7 26 18 11 25 13 27 19 13 17 10 28 18 14 15 3 29 22 11 18 4 30 25 13 20 7 31 20 12 23 7 Rain 7 rnm Rain 86 mm BEGINNERS COURSE 8 Weeks (Ages 10 - up) LADIES' CLASSES: Mondays 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. MENS CLASSES: Wednesdays 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. STARTS: September 14, 1987 (Women) September 16, 1987 (Men) COST: S25.00 Classes held at Goderich T.W.P. Hall in Holmesville For Pre -Registration or Information Phone: 482®3634 by September 10, 1987 Excellent Fitness and Defence Training for Men, Women and Children CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1987—Page 3 Young PCs number 70 in Huron GODERICH - Membership in the Huron Young Conservatives totals 70 people. Thir- ty new members joined the growing ranks of the youth political group at the annual meeting held on July 28 in-Goderich. The new executive was also named at the meeting. The officers include: President Jeff Wareham of Exeter, Vice President Kristen Stephan of Zurich, Secretary and Social Chairperson Lisa Chapman of Wingham, Treasurer Charles Trapp 'of Wingham and Regional Director Denise Wilkins of Wingham. Huron Bruce MP Murray Cardiff and Nico Peters, the Huron PC candidate in the, pro- vincial election were guest speakers at the meeting. Mr. Cardiff~ spoke about his role as Parliamentary Secretary to the Solicitor - General, Canada's Penal System and the Young Offender's Act. Mr. Peters spoke of the importance of youth in the Conservative party and in government. The new executive for the Huron Young Conservatives was chosen this summer at the annual meeting in Goderich. Nico Peters and MP Murray Cardiff, left, attended the event. 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