HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1974-08-29, Page 5THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 1974 ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS
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Plan seminar on lake erosion
The problem of lakeshore
erosion is complex and frust-
rating, and solutions are exp
ensive. From an ecological
perspective the lakeshoie is
an area that is fragile and in a
state of constant change.' It Is
also a very beautiful and aesth-
etically pleasing area, and a
great deal 'of recreational dev-
elopment has taken place along
the shoreline.
Most people do not realize
how fragile the Lakeshore area
is, and in trying to locate a
seasonal home as close to the
shoreline as possible, encount-
er problems of erosion, slump-
ing and generally unstable condL
itions.
The problems created by
Lakeshore erosion are complex,
as the lakeshore is an area
where two large systems --land
and water --merge. Therefore,
in an attempt to solve problems
created by lakeshore erosion,
we have to understand the comp-
onents of the ecological system
that is the lakeshore such as
lake levels, wave action,
winds, soils, beach deposition
and movement, and even ice
action. To try to halt lakeshore
erosion without taking into
account these and many other
factors will usually end in fail-
ure, frustration, or an unfavour-
able re -action.
To investigate all the factors
at work in the lakeshore system
requires qualified people from
many resource fields and this
can be an expensive procedure.
Interim
payment
The Ontario Wheat Producers'
Marketing Board is making '
preparation for a $1.00 a bush-
el interim payment to be made
on 1973 crop wheat sold by Ont-
ario wheat producers. The
payment will be made in about
one month.
A statement issued by board
chairman Fergus Young, R.R.1,
Enni.smore, following a board
meeting held in Toronto rec-
ently, gave the following det-
ails.
"Under the new pooling
system inaugurated last year,
producers received a basic init-
ial payment of $1.51 per bushel
for grade No 2 or better, 145
moisture wheat. In December
1973, the board made an inter-
im payment of 500 per bushel,
and that brought the basic pay-
ment to producers up to $2.01
per bushel.
This additional interim pay-
ment of $1.00 per bushel makes
the sub -total to producers $3.01
per bushel, with a final pay-
ment yet to be made.
The board emphasizes that
it will take approximately one
month to prepare and mail the
cheques which will apply to
about 12, 000, 000 bushels of
1973 crop wheat sold by Ontario
producers.
The board also emphasizes
the fact that the $1.00 interim
payment is not a final payment,
and that the final board pay-
ment cannot be made until
after all sales of carryover
stocks are complete at the end
of September. Carryover stocks
were not sold until July for
export by the end of September,
The board also wishes to
point out that the payment
does not include any federal
consumer subsidy funds which
are still to be paid."
That is why experts advise that
people concerned with lakeshore
erosion work together to combat
the problem on a large scale.
Many Lakeshore property own-
ers have solved their problems
by moving their cottages. This
is often a last hope for many,
and for others impossible, due
to the size and construction
of their residences.
The objectives of the Lake-
shore 'Erosion Seminar being
sponsored by the Ausable-
Bayfield Conservation Author-
ity in Grand Bend Public School
are to provide lakeshore prop-
erty owners with information
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on:
- the causes and background
of lakeshore erosion.
- the possible solutions to
Lakeshore erosion.
- necessary information on
exactly what to do if they have
a lakeshore erosion problem.
To accomplish these object-
ives the Authority has arranged
for expert speakers from a var-
iety of resource fields to attend
and speak on different aspects
of the problem. An interesting
visual program will also be
provided.
Commencing at 10 a.m. the
program will include: Professor
Don Clough from University of
Waterloo, speaking on "Forces
at Work on the Lakeshore Syst-
em."
A representative from the
Canada Centre for Inland
Waters speaking on the fluctua-
tion of Great Lakes water levels
A representative from an
engineering consulting company
speaking on possible solutions
to the problem.
A panel from the Ministry
of Natural Resources speaking
on how to approach your pers-
onal lakeshore erosion problem.
The program will finish at
4 p.m.
The Seminar is free of charge
open to anyone interested, and
willbe held on September 7,
at Grand Bend Public School.
Queen of Furrow will be
chosen at Plowing Match
The 1974 Huron County
Queen of the Furrow Competit-
ion will be held in conjunction
with the Huron County Plowing
Match on September 14, at
Bill Elston's farm, at R.R,4,
Wingham, Ontario.
Girls who are interested in
the competition must be 16
years of age and not have
reached their 25th birthday
by November 1, 1974. Married
or single and residing on a farm
in Huron.
Contestants will be required
to deliver a short prepared
speech on "Name five Organiz-
ations and how they benefit 1-Iur
on County."
They will also have individ-
ual interviews by the judges anc
also each girl will be asked to
give an impromptu speech.
All contestants must make a
strike out and plow two rounds
on their land.
A coaching day for plowing
will be held on Friday, the
day before the competition.
All girls participating in the
"Queen of the Furrow" compet-
ition will be receiving gifts.
The Queen of the Furrow will
receive a trophy, plus a valu-
able gift from Bainton's Origin-
al Old Mill, in Blyth.
Girls interested in particip-
ating in the competition
should dontact Mrs. Jim Armst-
rong, R.R.4, Wingham, Phone
357-1651 or Mrs. Howard Dat -
ars, R.R.1, Dashwood, Phone
237-3567.
About people
Rev. L.H. Kalbfleisch cond-
ucted the regular service 111
St. Peter's Lutheran Church,
Milverton, on Sundays Aug:.r
18 and August 25 in the absence
of the regular pastor, Rev.
Norris Heubner. He was accom-
panied by Mrs. Kalbfleisch.
Roger
ROGER DOWKER
owker would like
to introduce
to
Iner Smith.
Roger is already well-known to you as
the Manager of the Royal Bank in Exeter.
And now Iner Smith has joined the
branch to assist him.
Either of them will be more than willing
and able to assist you in any way they
can. Their branch is open from 10.00 til
3.00 on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday;
til 1.00 on Wednesday; and til 8.00 on
Friday.
INER SMITH
This was the first Royal Bank branch
to offer Agri -bank. It's because they
specialize in agricultural banking that they
offer you this office -on -wheels which
Roger or Iner can bring right to your door.
So call either of them — they'll help you
choose between going to the bank or
having the Agri -bank come to you.
Either way, you'll see why the Royal
Bank is known as 'the helpful bank'.
ROYAL BANK
serving
South Huron County
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