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4-Orono Weekly Timâes, Wednesday, March 9th, 1977 Briefs outline torest uses The Ganaraska Conserv- ation Authority heard some ten briefs last Tbursday night at the Forst Centre relating to the use of the forest as a recreational area. The briefs were presented by groups associated with cross country skiing, horseback riding, snowmiobiling, motorbiking, orienteering, and hiking. The briefs were presented *by a Forest Study Committee which is considering mutliple use of the forest for timber production, recreation and wildlife habitat. During the past year a resources inven- tory bas been underway to be completed this summer to be followed witb tabulation, mapping and a final report in the spring of 1978. Each group on Tbursday evening outlined their use of the forest in recreation and presented proposais for con- sideration by the group. Cross country skiers outlin- ed the tremendous growth in the sport as well as the great numbers that are now using the Ganaraska Forest trails. They noted the need for additional trails and a pos- sible control on the nuimbers using the trails in the Forest. They also stated that cross country ski trails should be separated from any other use. Strike looms on horizon Durham regional govern- ment outside workers wilr' hold a strike vote Wedniesday and Tbursiiay whicb would lead to first strike by regional employees. The 250 road, sewer and water workers wilI hear the latest proposal from the regional government made in a conciliation meeting Fri- day. Russ Witney, area rep- resentative for the Canadian Union of Public Employees, said today the negotiating team plans to recommend the offer be rejected, paving the way for a strike vote. Those associated wiîth rid- ing clubs said their trails could be uised by more than one group but tha t motorbikes should be ruled out of the forest entirely. They also asked that consideration be, giveri to the construction of corrals in the few locations along with picnic areas. Like all other groups they said they were willing to assist with any work to promote recreation in the forest. M\.otor bikers stated that they knew there were some problems with motor bikes but in general mnotor bikers do enjoy the trails and do respect the rights of others. They suggested that people using the forests should register for the use and pay a fee. They also suggested that motor bikes be required to be better .mufflered to use the forest and that the committee con- sider alternating trails bet- ween the groups s0 to eliminate travelling the same trail year after year. The snowmobilers asked that their requirements as a sport be conisidered in the over-ail recreational plan for the forest. The meeting was atended by memibers of the Ganar- aska as well as by the 'Ministry of Natural Res- ources. New General Motors Armouired Vehicle for the Canadian Armied Forces The Department of Supply and Services recently signed a multi-million dollar contract with General Motors of Canada's Diesel Division in London, Ontario t. provide the forces with the 6x6 "Cougar", "Grizzly" and "Husky" variations of their Armoured Vehicle General Purpose, chosen by the military after extensive evaluation, "Cougar" shown above, mounts a British-made light tank turret with a î6 mm main guni. "Grizzly" is the Armoured Personnel Carrier which can carry 10 men plus crew and "Husky" is the Maintenance-Recovery vehicle. Initial production of the six-wheeled AVGP's is for 350 units, providing 300 new jobs at the GM plant and some 245 new jobs with supplier plants. Phase two of the contract, for another 365 AVGP's will be signed later. %ish wa o &%-%S^c toa residential development in the Courtice area wbichbas been approved in principal by C o-uu rticée prilans the Town of Newcastle. The t bas been revealed at a mittee that the City of Town bas until tbe end of meeting of the regional plan- Oshawa intends to file an March to sign an agreement ning and developmnent com- objection to the Ontario with the developer to be' eligible for certain grants from the province of Ontario through OHAP, Ontario Hous- ing Action Program.. Although the intenion the city was lodged at the planningi meeting the plan- ning committee endorsed a plan of sub-diyision for the Courtice areà for 137 single, 68 semi-detached and 22 townhouses in the Courtice area. The Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority bas *also objected to the develop- *ment and is opposed to stream diversion and the destruction of a woodlot for a proposed 825 unit sub-dîvis- ion. The chairman of the Con- servation Autbority, Johin Goodwin, has stated that the Mînistry of Naturali Resour- c es fias failed to support the Auhtority's position ever since the Ministry of Housing entered the scene. Prior to this the Ministry of Resources was supporting the position of the Authority over the devel- opment of the area. A CLOCA staff member bas stated that two studies have been carried out in the area which notes the area as headwaters for many creeks and is of major concern. Mayor Rickard bas said that OHIAP grants would amnount to $800,000 fromn the development. The Newcastle lawyer is to draft an agreement for con- sideration of the authority. The developer proposes to divert Robinson creek as well as removing a goodly portion of a swamp and forest area. mmm mu mmmummlmmmmmmmmuummmmmummumumm CUPE Local 1785 will be in a legal position to strike by the end of March. Whtney said money issues are still outstanding. In a 9½/-bour session Friday, some issues were resolved, be said. "We're not that far apart but the outstanding issues are important to tbe local," Whitney said. Talks began in early Dec- ember. Seven sessions bet- ween the regional govern- ment and the union bave been. held witb the last two aided by a conciliation offer. The old two-year contract expired Dec. 31. DA N CE Bev tomy * the1 * ~a.uMayWe, * Marchl12thth * GreatI Pine Ridge Kinsmen Club * NewcastleI gComimunity Hall * Dise Jockey I LUNCH * Dancng 9to 1a.m.I * $5,.00 per couple -'l 1'l 'i '4-'i 'i