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Zurich Citizens News, 1978-02-16, Page 29Ya Ice oto thy ee, '[far ave er, er, hn, ae1 dy eff at dy New watershed planning guidelines Citizens News, February 16, 1978 Page 13 Authority executive returned to office At the first full authority meeting of the year, Wednesday, the Ausable- Bayfield Conservation Authority re-elected chair- man Roy Westcott and vice- chairman Ivan Hearn to another term of office. Reeve Hearn who chaired the meeting in Westcott's absence, welcomed two new members to the authority, Reeve Si Simmons of Exeter who replaced Jack Delbridge and Charlie Corbett who takes over from Fred Heaman as the provin- cial appointee. The chairman's remarks which were read by Hearn, highlighted the several ac- complishments that took place in 1977. The acquisi- tion of four acres of flood plain land, repairs that were made to the Exeter, Morrison and Parkhill dams and the construction of 200 feet of sheet pile retaining wall at Port Franks were a few of the areas that the chairman's report covered. Resources manager Don Pearson in a brief address to the audience said that several improvements will be made to the Parkhill Conservation Area. More playground equipment will be acquired, a barn on the property will be renovated and the Authority will in- itiate a visitor's services program. At the Morrison dam a picnic pavilion will be constructed and more picnic areas will be provided at Rock Glen. Pearson also announced that repairs to the Morrison dam to the tune of $15,000, will be carried out in the spring. Cracks in the con- crete have started to appear in the 20 year old structure. The Canada Works Program which has enabled the Authority to hire three employees for a one year period, "is a good place for the Authority to get funds," the resources manager stated. One of the conditions that the Authority had to meet • in order to receive funds from the program, was that the work was to be recreational in nature. The introduction of numerous cross country and snow- mobile trails throughout the watershed., "has giventhe authority good visibility," according to Pearson. Regional Director of the ministry of natural resources Dick Hunter, con- gratulated the authority staff on the excellent job which they have been per- forming. "The province of Ontario realizes the value of the con- servation authority program." Hunter said, "and the representatives on the Authority have an obligation to keep the member municipalities in- formed of the Authority's doings." "Communication is important, its the key to our organization," Hunter add- ed. The regional director made clear that the tight financial constrictions which the province has plac- ed on itself is not a tem- porary situation. "The rain- bow no longer ends at provincial grants," he stated. A program which the province may start sometime in the future, is the transfer of funds from one authority to another in order to complete major capital works projects. In closing Hunter stated the conservation authorities have problems but that they can be overcome. The strength of the con- servation authority move- ment is its association with the local municipalities was the message that Bob Burger, director of the Conservation Authorities branch, Toronto, brought to the meeting. Burger echoed Hunter's thoughts and said that the loosening of provincial purse strings was not likely to oc- cur. One of the new policies that the Branch was plan- ning to introduce were watershed planning guidelines. The purpose of these guidelines, Burger said, is to set down on a Iong term basis, the priority of programs for each conser- vation authority. There will be two benefits eminating from the guidelines, the newly appointed director said. Authorities can begin planning on a long term basis and it will enable the conservation authorities branch to make a stronger presentation to the cabinet for funds. The authority's 1977 finan- cial report indicated a small increase in the levy to member municipalities. A general levy of $118,085.00 will be required this year as compared to $117,644.00 for 1977. Following discussion of the 1978 advisory board membership, Stanley township representative FREE RIDE — Youngsters attending the crippled kids eekend at the Pineridge Chaletad the opportunity for free nowmobile rides. Above, Doug took is ready to take Alex- ndra Zivkovic for a ride. Staff photo Paul Steckle said that the Authority should try to ac- quire more land along the Bayfield river and pointed. out that it is an area of much. prime recreational land. Hay township, reeve Jack Tinney asked if it was not the preference of the conser- vation authorities branch that the purchase of land between authority proper- ties was not a more favoured method of land acquisition. Hunter said that the Branch supports the idea of land infilling but that "it is a question of priorities." The authority has done background work on the purchase of property in the Bayfield region Pearson said, and that land acquisi- tion priorities could be altered. Bill Amos, a member of the land acquisition com- mittee said that it has not been a policy of the com- mittee to pursue properties that have not appeared on the market. In motions that were ap- proved at the meeting, Peter Raymond of Raymond and McLean was appointed to handle routine legal tran- sactions for the Authority and the Exeter branch of the Bank of Montreal was ap- pointed to handle. the Authority's banking transac- tions for this year. SUCCESSFUL YEAR — The Zurich bantams under the direction of coach Edgar Willert and manager Earl Horner have had a successful year taking the "E" group championship at the Clinton bantam hockey tournament and the "B" championship at the Watford Silver Stick tournament. In the front row with the trophies are (left -right) Kevin Oke, Kris Bedard and Bob Hay. The se- cond row consists of Jim Lovie, Chris Denomme, Brian Horner, David Erb and David Smith. In the back row are Edgar Willert, coach, Pat Cyr, Graham Kobe, Guy Dietz, Robert Willert, Jim Willert, Robert Grenier and Earl Horner, manager. Staff photo UCW enjoy quilting bee A quilting bee was held in the Zurich United Church basement on Wednesday with 31 U.C.W. members and seven visitors attending. Pot luck dinner and supper were served. A short business meeting was conducted by President Donna Greb. World Day of Prayer is to be held in St. Peter's Lutheran Church March 3. Several ladies volunteered to canvass for March of Dimes. 58 visits were made to sick and shut ins and 63 cards were sent during January. 30 members and six visitors attended the January meeting with Mrs. Howard Finkbeiner and Mrs. Allan Gascho in charge. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Erb were guest speakers. They recently spent several weeks in Kabul Afghanastan with their daughter Carol who is secretary in a hospital there. They also spent a week in India. They showed pictures of their trip which were very interesting. Corn auger injures girl A 15 -year-old Dashwood area girl suffered serious injuries when her arm was caught in a corn auger, Friday. 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