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Off-road vehicle workshop for Ganaraska Forest users PORT HOPE - An information information and safety workshop focusing on off-road motorcycles motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles will be held at the Ganaraska Forest Centre this month. The Ganaraska Region Conservation Conservation Authority (GRCA) is offering an "Off-Road Vehicle Riding Workshop" from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 27th, 2003. There is no charge for the afternoon program, which will be beneficial for the off-road vehicle operators who use the Ganaraska Forest as a venue for their recreational activity. The workshop will include topics such as trail etiquette, regulations and emergency measures. Participants will also be able to get tips on riding riding safety and safety gear. The Ganaraska Forest, which totals more than 4100 hectares in size, is one of the largest contiguous forests in southern Ontario. There are people who use the forest on a regular basis for a variety of activities including mountain biking, hiking, bird watching, cross-country skiing, horse back riding, ATVing and offroad offroad motorcycling, snowmo- biling and hunting. "Public education has always been recognized as an important part of the recreational recreational management of the Ganaraska Forest," * said Stephen McMullen, GRCA Forest Recreation Technician. "Although many of the work- in the early hours of Saturday morning, police in Newcastle charged two motorists with impaired driving. driving. At 1:00 a.m. a police officer officer on general duty in Newcastle observed a van travelling north bound on Mill Street, north of Hwy. 2, at an extremely high rate of speed. The officer followed the vehicle vehicle and as a result the driver was stopped and showed obvious obvious signs of impairment. Arrested and subsequently charged with impaired driving was nineteen-year-old Mark Brennan, of Arthur Street shop participants have lots of knowledge and experience regarding riding off-road vehicles, the afternoon session is meant to compliment that and enhance the Ganaraska Forest users' education level about the safe and responsible use of the forest," added McMullen. Newcastle. An hour later the officer was doing paper work in his parked car when he observed a vehicle pull out of a corner lot at Church and King Streets and proceed through several stop signs. Officers followed and located the vehicle in the Edward Street/Shipley Drive area. The driver exited his vehicle and took off on foot, however the officers apprehended apprehended him and subsequently charged Kevin Clancy, 32 of Toronto Road, Port Hope with impaired driving and dangerous dangerous operation of a motor vehicle. vehicle. GANARASKA continued page 8 Impaired driving charges laid Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, April 23,2003 - 5 Spring is finally making its entrance. In the garden, crocuses and snowdrops are looking just fine. Some nitrogen nitrogen has been put on wheat fields already. Cassie Godin, daughter of Claude and Sabine, was baptised baptised into the church family at the March 29th church service. April 6th, Rev. Norm was absent due to illness. The sermon time was used to take a walk through Holy Week with the Sunday School. Thanks to the Koene family for their work in setting up the stations, and to Gail Hasiuk for presenting the first part of the service, and to all those who helped. The church garden cleanup was iced out on April 5th, but a good crew turned out April 12th, and the work was quickly done. Anyone is welcome to come to the garden at any time. Blackstock Skating Club held fhëir annual show on Sunday, April 6, with several from the area taking part. The seating area was packed for both shows. Sharyn Sargent is president of the group. Information, door prizes and food were in abundance at Customer Appreciation Day at Evergreen Farm and Garden. So were the people! KX96 was there to broadcast broadcast the draw for a garden tractor, which was won by C. Logan of Oshawa. About twenty people turned out to hear Janice Kroft's speech on 'Anxiety Attacks' and how to deal with them. This disorder is much misunderstood and family support is very helpful. helpful. Tyrone UCW sponsored the evening. The Durham Federation of Agriculture met last night in the Scugog Commerce Centre. Russ Powell of CLOCA was speaking on Farming, Groundwater and the Oak Ridges Moraine. The Tyrone Seniors group is always looking for new members. They meet the first Wednesday of the month at the Community Centre. For more information, call Pat Simpson at 263 2089. Now Open.... 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