Lakeshore Advance, 2013-10-09, Page 1010 Lakeshore Advance • Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Agency asks for public's help to `reGreen' Rock Glen Conservation Area
with new trees to replace ones Emerald Ash Borer has destroyed
ABCA
The Emerald Ash Borer has taken a serious toll on the Ash
trees at Rock Glen Conservation Area near Arkona. While
dead Ash, away from trails and picnic areas, have been left
for wildlife habitat, more than 100 other stead and dying Ash
trees needed to be removed to protect visitors.
The Ash trees in the picnic and playground areas provided
much -appreciated shade and people visiting Rock Glen have
noticed a difference. Ausable Hayfield Conservation is call-
ing on the help of the public to help replace these lost trees
with new trees that can stand up to the Emerald Ash Borer.
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Telephone: 519-236-4351 Fax: 519-236-4329
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Fall Leaf Pick-up Program
The tall leaf pick -tap program will cin on Monday October 21.
2013 to friday November 22, 2(11 3. Please put bag of leaves
at the curb for pick-up. Baylield/I Iensall/iui ich Daily routes.
Brucetield/Dashwood/Varna - Weekly routes Tuesday. Paper
yard waste bags are preferred.
Traffic and Parking Regulations
During the winter months, please do not park vehicles in a
manner that impedes the clearing of snow from any street, or
creates a safety hazard or impedes the orderly (low of traffic. r\
parking infraction notice and penalty will he issued to owners of
vehicles parked where prohibited.
Dog Licenses Available
Dog owners may now purchase or renew dog licenses for 2014.
Renewals must he purchased before February 28th, 2014, after
which a late fee will be charged. You may obtain a license by
personal visit or by mail. For mail option, fill out the "Dog Tag
Form" and enclose payment
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2013 Fall Flusslhing of Watermains
The Ontario ('lean Water Agency ((X'WA) will commence the
2013 fall flushing of watcrnwins, Mondays to Fridays as follows:
Zurich Distribution System October 14th -18th; Blucwater
Distribution System, including Bayfield,1lensall and Lakeshore
-- October 21st -- 25th and October 28th - November 1st .
You may experience discoloured water coming from your tap.
if this happens, we suggest you try the following: remove the
tap aerators off your taps and flush coil water lines until it runs
clear; flush out your hot water tanks. This is to remove the
accumulated iron that precipitates out in the tank, this iron may
also decrease the efficiency of your water tank. You may
experience lower than normal pressure as a result of flushing
activities. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
O('WA will continue to work on the flushing programs to ensure
consumer satisfaction.
2914 Munic jpal s;rant Program
The 2014 municipal grant program application deadline is fast
approaching. Applicants interested in submitting a request for
the 2014 calendar year are requested to complete the
application form and submit to the Treasurer by November 1,
2013 at: 14 Mill Avenue, P.O. Box 250, Zurich, NOM 2T().
Phone 519 236-4351 or Fax 519 236-4329. Forms and program
details arc available an the website (wwat.town.blutkwatcr,on.c:a)
or by calling the municipal office.
111 the past two years, some new trees were planted in antici-
pation of the Toss but the local agency is hoping area people
will be part of a new blitz to'ReGreen Rock Glen:
"We would like to plant at least 50 new trees in 2014," said
Ian Jean, Forestry and Stewardship Specialist.
Native tree species such as Maple, Oak, Sycamore, Tulip
'free, and 1lackberry are resistant to the Borer. 'Mose are the
species that will be used. "We need to have many types of
trees so local forests can stand up to future pests," Jean said.
"We protect the future health of our watershed when we
have diverse tree species."
The local conservation agency hopes to raise $2,000 to
make the tree planting possible.
"Any help you can give us to help replace trees can
improve your local land and water," Jean said, adding the
donors will receive a charitable gift receipt for income tax
purposes.
People can donate by visiting the Ausable Bayfield Con-
servation website at abca.on.ca interested persons are
invited to donate $40 to support planting one two -metre -tall
tree or $80 to support planting two trees. For more informa-
tion on the'lle'(ireen Rock Glen' campaign, phone 519-235-
2610 or toll-free 1 11811-'286-261(1 or a -mail ijean(i abca
on.ca.
Arn Mathers honoured by fellow retired teachers
Lakeshore Advance
Arnold Mathers, former principal
and Superintendent with the liuron
County Board of Education was hon-
oured on October 3 by Il'fO1)istricl 9 at
their Annual General Meeting held at
the Chinon Community Centre. Arn
was recognized for his many years of
past service on the Executive as well as
his seven year term as the l lealth Rep-
resentative on the Executive Board.
Linda Mackenzie presented Arnold
with this year's District 9 Exemplary
Contribution Award. Mention was also
mule of his outstanding recent contri-
butions to the community in his role
with 1 habitat for 1 lunaunity.
Bill Cameron, Margaret Drummond,
Marybel l:edey, Carol Simons and
George Wick were also honoured us' 25
year members of District 9 RTO.
Also recognized at the meeting and
Lakeshore Advance
Arnold Mathers
banquet were outgoing Past President
Sheila Jankowski and Newsletter Editor
Les I larrison. They have held positions
on the Executive and on the hoard for
six years and mine years, respectively.
Trish Brooks will be the new political
advocacy chair and David MacLellan
will take over the newsletter position foi-
1 fistt ict
orOisttict 9.
New leadership is also at the helm!
Clare French, of Mitchell was acclaimed
as the new ('resident of the district,
replacing Annie 1)or.ois of hingsbridgc,
who has hent the post for the past two
Years. (:fare recently worked on the
International flowing Match and conn
posed the signature song for that event.
Joe Ilogan of Exeter is the new Vice
President of the organization's 1021
members, all of whom are former
teachers and education workers from
public and separate, elementary and
secondary schools in Huron and Perth.
'Ihe Retired Teachers of Ontario now
comprises over 70 000 retired teachers
and educational staff in the province
with ttvo districts in British Columbia.
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