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Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday. November 19th, 1980-5 I would like to thank the people of Ward 3 for their support and encouragement over the past weeks. To all those who worked so hard, to the voters and to my family - a special thank you. - I Ipfok forward to keeping in touch with everyone in the community«and tp serving yôu as your Regional Councillor... ■, Sincerely, Diane Hamre Thank You . . . To all my supporters. I will endeavour to represent - all, in a res- ponsible manner» • Edward R. Woodyard Chipmunks prépare for winter life WOODS, WATER AND WILDLIFE by Rôti Èeid Fédération , of Ontario- Naturalists, Every species of wildlife, has. a formal Latin name, which all too often seems .designed only to plague biology students at examination examination time. But occasional!) these scientific names do have special meanings, as in the case of lamias striatus. This Greek-Latin combination combination for the eastern chipmunk chipmunk roughly translates to "striped storer", and is an accurate description of both , the coloration and the habits of this active little rodent of Ontario's woodlands. As snowfall approaches, thé chipmunk is in a frenzy of storing, collecting seeds and nuts of all descriptions for his underground cache. A chipmunk chipmunk at work is easy to identify, for his bulging cheeks will be stuffed with a heaping tablespoon of seeds or grains, making full use of the stretchable pouches inside inside the cheeks. The capacity of this little animal, seldom more than six inches in length, is amazing. Trapping surveys here disclosed up to 145 grains of wheat in one set of pouches, or 31 kernels of corn, or 13 prune pits, or a total of seven large acorns all at one time! The naturalist John, Burroughs once tested the determination of his neighbourhood, chipmunks by providing a supply of hickery nuts and chestnuts by his doorstep. Over a period of three days one animal carried away more than a bushel! ! Despite their friendly appearance, appearance, chipmunks are solitary animals, coming to gether only briefly for mating. The rest of the year they maintain seperate territories, territories, perhaps a hundred yards in diameter, and protect protect that 'range against invaders. The litters of two to eight young remain in the • underground burrow for about a month before emerging, emerging, and then dispersing to establish new territories for themselves. If they escape the clutches of a hungry fox or ov?l, these youngsters can expect to live for up to three years in the wild. So when a balloon-cheeked chipmunk scurries across the road in front of you, tail in the air, you know he is busy preparing for winter. When the winter snows lie deep and silent, the striped storer will , be drowsily secure in his burrow, surrounded by thé results of his season of gathering. To the Newcastle, Wards 1,2 and 3,,to my family and campaign workers who supported me on November 10th, with a tremendous vote of confidence and trust by electing me to the Newcastle Hydro Electric Commission, a special 'Thank you'. Merry Christmas New Year to all. and Happy Harvey Partner SKI CENTRE (Continued from page 1 ) those with small children. They said they were dismayed dismayed with the decision of the planned closing of the chalet. The club spoke of the excellent rail system in the forest and that many people made a day of it skiing in this area. The Canadian Ski Patrol Society also addressed the meeting and asked that the chalet remain open and pointed out that there was an expectancy of the level of service built up over the past couple of year through the use of the chalet and the professional professional staff that had been present. They also spoke of the need for evacuation of injured skiers which required knowledgeable and trained personnel. They said the Ganaraska Forest Centre provides one of the best Nordic ski areas within east access of the Golden Triangle, Triangle, The Ganaraska Conservation Conservation Authority Information Information and Education committee committee on two occasions had approved a recommendation similar to that of the resolution resolution passed on Thursday. The recommendation from the committee was dealt a blow when the finance committee committee recommended against the hiring of one person to compliment the Forest Centre Centre Staff in order that the level of program could be continued. They also recommended recommended that the chalet be closed. This was supported by the executive committee with the result that the chalet was to be closed this winter to use by the public and with the result that security of the premises was dropped during the week-ends. Costs to weekend weekend residential groups was also increased. It also eliminated eliminated special week-end events that ia the past have proven popular with many of the residents of the area. Larry Aiken, co-ordinator at .the forest centre in a report eaflier in the year had pointed out that staff at the centre (four persons) could only accommodate the educational educational residential program which is carried out during the week. He had stated that t<5 cârrÿ on -the existing program it would require an additional- staff member. In the past the forest centre had been able to fill this vacancy using Canada Works programs programs but this is not available available at this time. It had also required that staff work overtime taking day in lieu of which was criticized by the finance committee. In support of the resolution on Thursday Keith Barr said the Authority should be extending extending the program at the forest centre, not cutting back. He said he supported the move to hire the one person on contract. Bill Clarke also spoke out in support of the resolution stating he could not understand understand the cutback. Ed Haynes- spoke of the public relations value of the forest centra and came out in strong support of the centre as did Roy Forrester. Forrester Forrester had said it , was desirable to make full utilization utilization of the Forest Centre both physically and educationally. educationally. He said it was not just a matter of keeping the ski chalet open, which he contended did not cost the authority any money as it was self-supporting, but a matter of maintaining the program at the centre where a personal personal contact can be made with the public providing the opportunity to present a positive view of conservation. Chairman Gordon Carruthers supported the resolution from the chair creating the tie vote and voting a second time to carry the resolution. Moose hunts north Ontario The controlled moose hunts in management unit 23 (near Hearst-Kapuskasing) and management unit 31 (near Chapleau) are to be continued in 1981. Upon legislative approval for the controlled hunt program, program, the Ministry plans to make applications available by late December 1980 or early January of 1981. We recommend that you look for announcements regarding controlled hunts or check with your local Ministry of Natural Resources office. We don't want you to miss out because you."didn't know". Charles Reid Orono's Licensed Auctioneer Valuator Specialize in Farm Furniture Sales Consult me for terms ' and dates Phone Orono 983-5914 Orono Building Contractor Brick - Block - Concrete Stonework Carpentry - Cabinet Work Floors-Tile Phone 983-5441 ORONO To the Electors of the Town of Newcastle I wish to express my . appreciation ' for the confidence'placed in me as your Mayor. Special thanks to all those who worked so. effectively on my behalf during the campaign. I shall make every effort to justify your support in exercising the duties of the office of Mayor,' " Garnet B: Rickard