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Committee would Ontario Hydro reopen Forest Centre Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, October 29th, 1989-5 The Information and Education Education Advisory committee of thé Gariaraska Region Conservation Conservation Authority recon- , sidered their original position as to programming at the Forest,Centre and reaffirmed th.eir position last Tuesday ' evening. The Committee had formerly formerly recommended that an additional person be hired at the Forest Centre to carry out special event programs on specific week ends, continue with security of the centre on week-ends and that the forest . centre staff take over main- tènance and grooming of the winter ski trails. The Centre would also operate the canteen canteen in the chalet as in past years. This recommendation had been placed before the committee committee some months ago by the co-ordinator at the Centre and as a result was given the committees recom mendation. It was pointed out by the co-ordinator that without the additional staff it would be impossible to carry. out other than the educational program during the week days. The original rt im- mendation from the Information Information and Educational Committee Committee went to the Finance Committee who turned the recommendation down and which was then supported by the executive of the Authority. Authority. As a result of this action no special programs have been conducted this fall and the forest centre has no security during the weekends. weekends. It was also accepted that the chalet would be closed down during the winter months and skiers would not have access to the Quonset building when using the forest trails. The Authority was, however, however, to continue grooming of the trails and provide for the clearing of a parkihg lot. As a result of the executive ; committee in closing out some of the services at the forest centne Sam Cureatz, Sid Rutherford and Senator Thompson made pleas for reconsideration of the action of the Authority. To this end the matter returned to the Information and Education committee last Tuesday evening resulting resulting in the committee voting 6 to 2 to reaffirm their original recommendation that a new TWO CONTEST REEVE POSITION IN HOPE Two persons are contesting for the position of Reeve of Hope Township including to-! cumbent Howard Quantrill, and councillor Marilyn Mc- Holm. Incumbent Deputy-reeve, Roger Wilson is also a contestant with Harvey Howe for this position of council. Seven candidates are contesting contesting the three council seats being incumbent George Stapleton, Stapleton, George Henderson, Bo 1 Macklin, Leigh Reed, Gv - Farrell, Ross Scott and Alan Holdaway. staff member be hired and that programs continue as in the past. The finance committee had said they were afraid that hiring the extra person on a contract basis would in the end result in a permanent position. Thé committee had algo recommended against the practice of providing 'days in lieu of' for a similar time worked on overtime by the forest centre staff. Cureatz, Rutherford and Thompson all said that the programs at the Forest Centre Centre had beemmost successful and should be expanded rather than being cut back. • The issuê now goes to the full Authority meeting on Thursday evening when the final decision will be made by all the members of the Authority. The full authority will discuss the recommendation recommendation of the Information and Education Committee. use on the increase Electrical energy consumption consumption in Ontario during September was 2.2 percent above the same month in 1979. Total consumption for the month was 7.6 billion kilowatt-hours, kilowatt-hours, compared to 7.4 billion kW.h for the previous September. The average monthly temperature of 15.3 degrees C. was below the normal 16.2 degrees C. but slightly above last September's September's 15.2 degrees C. The peak demand of 13,413 megawatts was registered September 2. This was 1.5 percent below the peak a year earlier. Exports of power to the United States totalled 565 million kW.h, for total revenues revenues of $18.6 million. In September, 1979, exports were higher at- 688 million kW.h and.total revenues were $21.8 million. WHY Diane HaMue for Regional Councillor Wards • Committed to hard work and prudent spending of tax dollars • Insisting Regional Government works for the rural electorate. • To maintain a constant contact with Ward 3 residents • A real desire to serve and acceptance of the challenge. Mayo r Rieka rd's efforts on urban redevelopment are outstanding! Check his record: -- A new bank in Newcastle Village -- Two new banks in Bowmanvillé -- Twin theatres opening in 1981 in Bowmanvillé -- New fire stations in Courtice and Newcastle -- Reconstruction of Bowmanvillé* s main business street -- Numerous business establishments have been opened -- Three new arenas -- Four new Tennis courts -- THree new swimming pools -- Expanded Community Library services ■ -- Improved park and playground facilities This is only the beginning. Mayor Rickard will continue to work for the redevelopment of all of our urban centres and shopping facilities-. • 1 • * ; Mayor Rickard has recommended to council a-master plan for Culture and Recreation to maximize the use of our physical and human resources. , For further information bn the forthcoming election", call the number in your area: Mitchell's Comers ^28-3636 Newcastle 987-4080 Bowmanvillé 623-9596 Bowmanvillé 623-4926 Courtice 728-4830 Hampton 263-2543 Newtonville 786-2555 Orono 983-5858 E rare i RWfia m d He Works For Us