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-, n ~ ... . . ... Subscriptions $21.50 + $ 1.50 G.S.T.= $23.00/year. Publications Mail Registration No. 000368 Publishmng 50 Issues Annually at the Office of Publication 5310 Main Street, P.O. Box 209, Orono, Ontario LOB IMO E-Mail Address: oronotinies@speed ine.ca Phone/Fax (905) 983-5301 Publisher/ Editor Marg Zwart A positive note for the Ganaraska It was somewliat'refreshing to hear something positive as far as the operation of the Ganaraska Forest is concerned last Thursday evening wlien Dr. John Marsh, professor at Trent University, offered bis report as to environmental conditions within tlie forest and wliat lie saw for the future. Ail too often we have heard the negative voices of confiicts and the degradation of the forest. Indeed nothing is perfect and Dr. Marsh accepts that. But none of the negatives are major nor beyond repair. He found the major portion of those voicing opin- ions to be positive about the forest. As weil he found a resilience in the forest and in many1 cases a self- rehabilitation which was even found on Look Out Hill, considered by many as the eye-sore of the for- est. He encouraged the Autliority to move ahead witli bis recomrnendations calling for volunteers and funding for a manager. He lias listed for tlie Autliorlty avenues of expertise to- be tapped, many available tlirougli the students and professors at Trent University. I want to see this move aliead, lie said and I wont to be part of tlie process of moving aliead. It is interesting that funding for tlie project came througli user groups of tlie Forest. They have sliown tliey wiff share and Dr. Marsli said the Ontario Snowrnobilers was a prime example of tlie future where users group together for the betterment of ail. Dr. Marsli is to be congratulated along witli the many Trent students wlio assisted. Everybody bene- fits. It was a down-to-earth report. Not a 'slick' pre- sentation of the professional consultants. And with Dr. Marsh being congratulated so should the Authority members be congratulated for their positive approach with the adoption of the report. It was unanimous. A new future for the Ganaraska! by Roy Forrester Ganaraska Forest (continued from page 1) regeneration. What impacts on the trails that take place has had httle degradation on water or other features of the forest. He pointed to Look Out Hilh and the Coldsprings Road Sand Doons at the most degraded areas in the forest. Even these areas do show some restoration in themselves, he said. It was noted that there was some conflicts between motorized use and horse- back riding. The conflicts were flot major but stilll some effort should be made te reduce the Incidents of the conflîcts. Dr. Marsh reported that a majority of trail users consider the trails suitable and enjoy the experience they provide. 86 percent of ail mail survey returns found the trails acceptable. The report suggested, that ahl present recreational activities should continue provided a non-motorized zone remain. Dr. Marsh made a bid that the Authority make a bid through the use of volunteers and seeking other funding to enhance the experience in the lorest and the protection of the eco- system. SAn expended educational system and law enforcement be undertaken along wlth the. restoration of the most LETTERS TO THE EDITOR (July 24, 1997) SEAT PRICES UNREA- SONABL& AT GARDENS The Tornto Maple Leafs, who liad another poor sea- son, have again ralsed ticket prices by a 3 per cent aver- age: last season's hike aver- age 9.9 per cent. Golds, the most expensive seats, wlll cost $92.50 ($90 ti 1996-97), lncluding taxes; reds $70 ($68): blues $44.50 ($43); greens $43.50 ($42); and greys $22 ($21). The unreasonable seat prices have made it too expensive for parents to take their disappointed youngsters to a game. Our famlly, however, have discovered the very affordable excitement of watching local hockey (in great seats) lnclud- ing the Oshawa General's or Bowmanville Eagles. Untîl the Leafs offer fair seat pricing (perhaps in the new arena), we will continue to watch their gaines from the comfort of our living room. NOTE: The customer focused, Toronto Blue Jays offer $4 seats in the Sky Dome! Paul Reesor - Bowmanville degraded sites and trails. It was strongly suggested that the Authority hire a fores t manager to carryout recreational, educational and ail aspects of activities that exist in the forest. Establishment of impact measurements to set proper trail standards, he said was certainly needed. The Dr. said that the Snowmoblle organization had set a standard for the future in that membershlp were sold on a provincial hasis. This, he sald, has enabled the Ontario Federation to undertake grooming of trails that benefit ail users. They are asked to take out the memnbership. The author of the report said he wishes to continue wîth an lnterest in the future undertakings by the Authority and suggested that a Friends of the Forest be forrned. Countryside (continued frm page 1) road. When people pay for the tour they wiIl be given a map, a passport, and an arm band to wear to identify them as adventurers. The one regret organizers voiced at the meeting was that they would be too busy to go and see other locations on the tour. (August 5, 1997) VEHICLE DEBRIS REAL THREAT TO HIGHWAY SAFET As the Mlnistry 'of Transportation conducts a truck safety blltz across Durham, we would like to mention that there are also, additional dangers on the highway than the occasional 'flying' truck wheel. More commonly. is the arnount of debris falling from vehicles ranging from bed- room mattresses to truc k tire retreads (these are a nui- sance and should be banned). It is very difficuit at high- ways speeds, especially at night,' to avoid this debris when a lane change is not possible due to other veh-icles. Vehicles with unsafe loads, whether it be a gravel truck loosing small amounts of stone or an individual that has overloaded a small trail- er, should not be allowed on the roads when they are puttlng other drivers at risk. Paul Reesor - Bowmanville Durham Regional Police Service COUNTERFEIT MONEY The Durham Regional Police Service is warning local merchants about counterfeit twenty dollar bills which have recently been passed in the Durhiamnarea. Over the past three weeks police have received dozens of reports involving twenty dol- lar bills bearing the follwoing four serial numbers:a AS 1762 1979; e ASG4214968; *ASG4214969. These bank notes are new series bills which have an optical security device (com- monly known as a holograni) on the top left hand corner of the bill face. * YF8502801 - Bank notes bearing this serial number are old sertes bis and do not have the optical security device. Merchants who suspect that a bill may be counterfiet should compare it to another in their possession. No coun- terfeit bill looks as good as the genuine bank note. Anyone wtth information regarding counterfeit money should contact their local police service. I Durham Region contact the Durham Regional Police Service at (905) 579-1520, ext. #5200 or call Crime Stoppers at (905) 436-TIPS. o WiEEKLY TTimp s KENDAL UJNITED CHURCH Kendai, Ontario Sunday, Augus t 31, 1997 SUMMER WORSHTP 9:30 a.m. Last Sunday of the Summer Rev. David Black Saturday, August 30 Corn Roast & Gospel Music hot dogs & hamburgers starting at 5:30 p.m. "Sweet Spirit" Southern Gospel Harmony starting at 7:30 p.m. Kendal United Churcb "the heart of our communityl' Pleasejoin us Minister: Rev. David Black 786-2950 St. Saviour's Angican Church MILL ST.. ORONO, ONTARIO Minister: Rev. Ann Tottenham Reetory 987-5678- Church 983-5594 Sunday Service, Sunday School and Youth Group 930 arn. 1lst & 3rd Sunday of Month HOLY COMMUNION ORONO ~.PASTORAL f CHARGE Minister Z! Rev. Mervyn Russell Secretary Marlene Risebrough 983-5702 Church Office 983-5502 CHURCH SERVICES Sunday, August 31 Newcastle -United Church at 10:30 a.m. A.A. meets every Thursday 7:30 p.m. TIC KETS Anniversary Dinner 983-5550 or 983-9308 Sîng A long Messiah 983-5208 4T CLUB MEETING On Thursday, August 21, 6:00 p.m. the 4T Club held in Complex Hall on Station Street, due to inclement weather. SHowever the delicous ham- burgers and hot dogs were cooked outside and brought in, along with tasty potato and cabbage salads, toma- toes, and relishes. Our dessert course was biscuits, cookies and assort- ed fresh fruit trays. Altogether a very tasty pic- nic. 40 memrbers gathered and with Joyce Gray at piano, sang the grace. A graclous thank you was extended to committees In charge of preparations.