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r, - WIIIT13Y ' :îu± I-IZSS, Wi-)I-NSI)AY. AI>RI L 1 5, 1181, PAGIE 17 Report from Queen's Park BVGEORGE ASHE. MPP (PC-DURHAM WEST) Trail brings fun One of the advantages of living in Durham West is the ability to experience "country" living while enjoying the ad- vantages of nearby "city" living. This week, I would like to draw your attention to the Seaton Hiking Trail which follows the West Duffin Valley and bisects the proposed Seaton development site. The hiking trail, designed in co-operation with the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority utilizes approximately 1,000 acres on the west and south periphery of North Pickering. The trail was planned and developed with the assistance of local high school and university students through "Experience '75", a Province of Ontario summer works program. The Seaton Trail has been designed to provide a natural science experience for students and the general public; it is a single uninterrupted link stretching f rom Green River in the north to Camp Pidaca in the south which covers 7.2 km from end-to-end. Taking the meandersing nature of the trail into consideration, the actual length of the trail is over ten kilometres. The Seaton Hiking Trail consists of three distinct sections: the Walking Trail; the Wilderness Trail; and, the Heritage MS helps IYDP and being involved com- munity members. To do this they need a little help. The help can be of- ficial in terms of providing transportation for the disabled, accessible buildings and ramped sidewalks. Or help can be personal such as not letting a disability stand in the way of a job offer. Or it can be direct such as contributing to the MS Carnation Day Campaign with a donation or volunteer time. We are now almost half- way through the Inter- national Year of Disabled Persons. Organizations in this community have been observing the United Nations-proclaimed year in a variety of ways, and this newspaper would like to mention one of them. The Durham Regional Chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada will be conducting its MS Carnation Day Campaign from May 4 to 9. The thrust of the campaign is twofold. One objective is to raise fun- ds to support services for those who have this devastating disease and to support research that will ultimately wipe out MS. The other objective is perhaps more subtle, but just as im- portant: to remind us of the thousands of Canadians who live bravely with multiple sclerosis day after day. Multiple sclerosis, the most common neurological disease of young adults, can cause major disability. It may cause eyesight to fail, hands to shake, legs to become so weak that stan- ding and walking are im- possible. But the people who have multiple sclerosis are fighters. They try not to let MS stop them from working and raising their families Trail. The walking trail begins at Camp Pidaca and extends to Clarke's Hollow. Follow a leisurely pace over the relatively level terrain and take time to observe the wide range of natural features. Rest at the "Look-out" and enjoy one of the most magnificent views of the West Duffin Valley. Here the height of the land is actually the shoreline of an old glacial lake - Lake Iroquois. OVer the years, the Duffin Creek has cut its way through the rise until it now has a large flood plain which enables the river to meander towards Lake Ontario. The wilderness trail is located in the middle portion and ex- tends from Clarke's Hollow in the south to Whitevale in the north. In this area of the trail, there are numerous examples of the natural environment, the plants, animals, trees and flowers that prosper in the West Duffin Valley. The heritage trait continues from Whitevale north to Green River and includes the "Old Dam Site" which provides an in- sight into the ingenuity of the pioneers. This dam held back the pond water which was then channelled into the mill. The gates were operated manually in times of high water which was laborious and dangerous. -Until 1975, water from the dam powered the mill, and the original waterwheel is still there. Hikers can enter the Seaton Trail at two major locations. The northern entrance is at green River which is located at Highway 7 (approximately 8 km east of Markham) and the southern entrance is at Camp Pidaca, west off Brock Road at the third concession, Pickering. The entire trait is distinctively marked and maps in- dicating the points of interest are available at my Ajax Riding Office (683-6707). 1 to 5 Year Guaranteed Investment Certificates ;nnual Interesic Rate subecti la change VICORTA AND GREY TRUST Sincé1844 Whitby: 308 Dundas St. W. 668-9324 Toronto Line 683-7189 Member: Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation DAWSON'S Your turf manager CONTROL CRABGRASS FERTILIZE AERATE NOW 576-8522 CARE COMPLETE LAWN Government Licensed Weed Control With the prospect of urban development on the outskirts of the West Duffin Valley, conservation of this hiking trail for aesthetic and recreational purposes becomes extremely im- portant. I hope that you and your family will take an opportunity to discover the Seaton Trail this spring or summer - I am cer- tain that you will find it to be a most worthwhile and en- joyable experience. CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF WHITBY PUBLIC NOTICE The Town of Whitby is considering an application to amend the Official Plan for the former Planning Area of the Town of Whitby. In order to assist in the evaluation of the amendment ap- plication, the public is invited to provide Input by way of submissions to the Town's Planning Department. The amendment application proposes to permit high density residential development on the subject property Identified on the map below. THE HOUSE OF STEA Celebrates Their 5th A April 20th, 21st K & SEAFOOD NNIVERSARY t, 22nd. SPECIAL DINNERS with LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Your Choice f rom our menu $11.95 ea. Dinner includes Soup or Salad, Garlic Bread, Pickles & Olives, Plus Bcverage. kAir%m&I lI Ifl1 () AL 19 i 2 D MUN-[/ I , I1Injr l . , ' - - ,Ie m I. . - mrw.j'.j i - .nr... FR 1O.AM-1;AM CARDS ACCEPTED SAT 4:PM-1:AM BUSINESSMEN'S LUNCHEONS SUN 4:PM-1O:PM FULLY LICENSED UNDER L.L.B.O. SeTEVE'S FOR RESERVA TIONS CALL 579-2369 922 Simcoe N., Oshawa ROSSLAND ROAD Information related to the amendment application is available in the Planning Department on Level 7 of the Whitby Municipal Building, 575 Rossland Road East, Whit- by, Ontario, (416) 668-5803. Submissions concerning the amendment application must be forwarded to the Director of Planning at the above noted address and must be received no later than Wednesday, - April 29, 1981. ROBERT B. SHORT, Director of Planning, Corporation of the Town of Whitby. 7j1 L- LMOST MAAJO RCREDIT