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8-Omno Weekly Times, Wednesday, September 24, 1986 Si«6$ /JC The Federation of Ontario Maturaliits FON-Conservation Centre, Moatfield Park •355 Lesmitl Road, Don Mills, Ontario, M38 2W8 Phone: (416) 444-8419 WOODS, WATER AND WILD L1FE : by Mike Singleton More local issues can be expected this fall, as shoreline properties- particularly along the Great Lakes- are undermined, eroded or storm- damaged. Many-near Southampton, Southampton, Simcoe, Leamington, Wasaga Beach and a host of othefTocal.es- have become centres of controversy, controversy, as property owners lament damage or press for permits to fill and build jetties, breakwalls or other structures. The irony is that the "problem" is perfectly predictable predictable and that most damage is the inevitable result of human shortsightedness. shortsightedness. The Great Lakes are at an unusal- but not extreme-high, t|ic product of several years of above-average rainfall. 1985, in particular, produced produced about 25 percent' more precipitation than average, over the upper lakes' drainage basin. The same cloud cover that produced the rain also reduced direct sun, and. "evapotranspiration"'-the return of moisture to the air by plants and evaporation. The result was more water added, and less evaporated. One certainty in nature is that rainfall - like storms - will not be the same year-in, year-out. Both will oscillate, over time, within reasonably predictable limits. Against the time-scale of nature, human memory is short indeed. Just as another Hurricane-Hazel-in- Toronto is a certainty (though nobody is sure when), so are higher - and lower - lake levels. Through a process known as sieche, the "drag" of wind on a lake's surface (the same one that creates waves) also piles the water onto the wind-blown shore, tilting the lake in the process. In strong storms, the surface of Great Lakes may slope 1 Li meters or more, raising raising and moving the "pummelling level" of waves well inland. And the flatter the shore, the further inland inland damage occurs. In the Great Lakes climate, fall and early winter are generally the period of greatest storms. (Although small, exceptionally violent thundercells develop in the summer, spawning hail and tornadoes, tornadoes, they are rarely on a scale sufficient to set up sieche and sustained sustained waves:) Movement of the -atmos vith®h ed with "he changing and moving airmasses over the continent generate major storm systems. And to the misfortune of the north shores of Lake Erie and Ontario, many of these track from the south ; or even east - directions rather unusual in summer. As the major storms roll through from the west, south and east, the combined action Of high water, sieche and wind-driven waves exact their toll on the leeward shorelines. Forecasting which shorelines will be hit each fall, and ho\v hard, is like a dice game. You're not sure how many rolls (storms) there will be, or which combination of direction, direction, sieche and wave-strength will occur. But sooner or later, all of the numbers come up, hitting in random random rotation, each shoreline with each strength. And when the violent ones occur - like the storm that virtually virtually demolished the cottage subdivision subdivision at Long Point last fall - the devastation can be unbelievable. The real solution is actually quite simple. Keep storm-prone development off "living features" like sand spits, which move over time. And keep it inland (or upland), out of harm's way. The Conservation Authorities and municipalities - so often painted as villains for not allowing construction or expansion on such hazard lands - are acting in the long-term interest of current owners ' and their successors. If anything, they're too gentle - as each fall's storm devastation shohld remind us. Waterfowl viewing this week-end Late September is the time for a visit to our lakeshore marshes to see migrating flocks of waterfowl. In recent weeks, highly visible (and WHAT? A WINTER CQAT For Under $100.00 WHERE? WHEN? WHY? At NOT JUST FASHIONS... THIS WEEK Thurs. 9-6, Fri. 9-8, Sat. 9-6 IT'S THE GREAT COAT CAPER $59.95 and $99.95 WOOL COATS • SENIORS - 10% OFF • "NOT JUST, FASH IONS" Downtown Orono Phone 983-9466 or 983-9378 Bid for Oshawa tuition rejected by Board The Northumberland and Newcastle Board of Education rejected rejected Elizabeth Robertson's bid to have the local school board pay tuition tuition for all four of her children. Robertson, who recently moved from Oshawa to the Courtice area, was granted tuition for two of her children to attend school in Oshawa only for medical reasons. The two others must attend school in Northumberland/Newcastle Northumberland/Newcastle if their parents don't want to pay a nonresident nonresident tuition fee. ' The board's' denial for the latter two children is, because of the amount the Northumberland and Newcastle Board would have to pay the Durham Board. To accept an elementary student, $1,350 tuition would be paid to the Durham Board and $2,000 for a secondary student. Trustee Diana Stewart explained, "I'm afraid to open a can of worms in that area, with that large number of families near the (boundary) line." , Robertson can still apply to Durham, if her decision is to keep the remaining two children in the Durham Board. If accepted by the Durham Board she will pay $58 per month tuition for an elementary school student and $73 per month tuition for a secondary school student. student. and escaped With clothing and ! cash register valued over $500. Np arrest has been made by Provincial Provincial Police. Orono High' School Weekly Report Seven Cadets who , represented the QHS Squadron returned to school- in possession with the camp's highly prized ^Discipline Trophy and awards for marksmanship. marksmanship. The. LAC's were Victor Hall, ' Peter Loucks, Grant Tamblyn, John Tamblyn and William Tamblyn. Sgt. Sandy Ritchie and Cpl. Albert Mitchell attended the camp for their second year. Dim and Distant Past audible!) flocks of Canada Geese have been arriving daily as they move south for the wi'nter. Canada Geese, which may weigh up to 18 SEPTEMBER 18, 1941 Plowing Demonstration With Tractors Tractors and Horses On Friday September 19 Mr. J. A. Carroll, Manager of the Ontario Plowmen's Association is arranging a one day plowing instruction instruction programme on the farm of Wm. Hooton. W.L. Clarke and L. W. Winslow is conducting the program. RED AND WHITE STORES -GROCERY SPECIALS Pot Roasts of Beef, Boned and Rolled,, 20 c/lb. Round Steak, lb .250 Sirloin Steak, lb ...270 Front of Lamb, lb. .200 P and G Soap/5 bars .250 Oranges/doz 290 Pork and Beans, 20oz. tin,. .2/190 SEPTEMBER 20, 1956 LOCAL NEWS The Orono Band took second in their class in the Band contest in Lindsay on Wednesday evening. The band was headed by the Orono High School majorettes. lbs., are certainly the most prominent prominent of our waterfowl species. It is difficult to imagine that these geese were a rare sight in Durham Region during the summer a mere 15 years ago. On Sunday, September 28, the , Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority will host a Waterfowl Viewing Day at Lÿnde Shore Conservation Conservation Area. The Authority Naturalist will have a telescope set up at the east viewing platform on Cranberry Marsh from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Cranberry Marsh is a popular migration stopover for upwards of two dozen species of waterfowl. Of particular interest are the five Trumpeter Swan cygnets with their Mute Swan'"foster parents". This is the only site in Ontario where the endangered Trumpeter Swans may be seen in the wild until they disperse for the winter. A great variety of other water and land birds may also be seen in the conservation conservation area. The Lynde Shores Conservation Area parking lot is located on the south side of Victoria Street (also known as Bayly Street or Baseline Road) 1 km east, of Durham Regional Road 23'. To react) the' viewing platform, walk south on,* the dirt road for about 15 minutes. The platform is on the west (right) side of the road. ,Aft # er having a look through the telescope, visitors may wish to continue south te the - lakeshore. , For further information on this and other upcoming programs, contact contact Steve LaForest at the Authority office at (416) 579-0411. Thieves Enter Orono 50 - $1 Stealing Stealing Over $500 Ünidentifed thieves smashed the window at the rear side of the. Orono 50 to $1.00 Store, entered Social Dance Lessons Social Dance Rhythms . and Party Routines Beginners welcome 10 weeks $40.00 per couple Orono Town Hall < Sunday 7 p.m. > Starting September 28 Phone Dot Guy 983-5707 BE YOUR OWN BOSS Join the booming fchinchilla industry. Take advantage of a bigger income CHINS OFFER MANY ADVANTAGES Very little space • Minimal time • Cheap feed costs • Quiet Odorless • Friendly • Easily Handled • Excellent $$ return You can be financially independent. Be your own bass , Call today Information will be mailed. 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