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Winter activities continue inspîte ý-ocf coUd and blowing snow Would desire old,, MMi resto red Shown above, a group of decent to the bottom of the area. This was the setting for obvious that the blowing snow tobogganers speeding by as larger toboggan siope at the many such rides during the and cold temperature did not they quickly make their Enniskillen Conservation past week-end. t was quite stop some from enjoying their favourite winter activity. **@OSOOSS *SSOSSOOeÎS0g*@SoSS*S SS,, ,,,, , *s *... ,,,, ,, This area can easly lie founid by following the signs on Durham Rd. No. 57 just nortKh of Taunton Rd. A short 4.5 rnlie drive from Orono brings you to the chalet. The area presently covTers 87 acres, however it is in the stage of planning to add another 250 acres. Among the activities one can enjoy here are cross- country skiing, skating by day and niglit, toboggoning, snowshoeing or even a sleigh- ride drawn by real horses. The sieigh rides which are the, newest activities are taken on Sunday af ternoons for a small charge per ride. Occasionaily they are hield on Saturday afternoons as well. This coming Saturday is an -ex- ample. Facilities of this area include a barn which has been transformed int'o a place ojf warmth for th e fridged. In this barn one can eat bis lunch whle getting warm. Food and drinks are avalabie from a (Cold Springs Camp) Despite the blustery weath- er dtning the past week-end Ganaraska Forest trails were quite busy. During Suniday the parking lot for cross- country skiing was packed to near full capacity ail day. The * THE GREAT PINE RIDGE KINETTE CLUB * Invites you toI "Sunda y Dinner"'ý Sunday, February 20thI I ODDFELLOW'S HALL, ORONOI 2 2Sittings, 4p.m. Sharp and 6 pm.* * MENU * Apple Juice, Shishkabob, Cabbage Rolis, I I Baked Potatoes with Sour Cream * Mixed Vegetahies, Salad, Rolis, Pickles, Pie - Apple, Lemon, Coconut Cream * Coffee, Tea and Mllk for the Children v ADULTS $4.00 CHILDREN UNDER 12,$2.00 I * ADVANCE TICKETS ONLY g CALL 983-5140 aulamem mmm mm mm m m mml booth in the barn during week-end afternoons. Al kinds of parking is available, mo0st 0f it is by its own activity. For example a parking lot near the hili for tobogganing end another fur- thier one for the cross-counitry trails. A very enjoyable day can lie spent at thtis conservation area partaking in any one of these popular activiies. gymn, currently being used by the skiers. as a chalet, was also a busy scene as they warmed up and ate lunch after some of their runs. Upon talking to some of the skiers it was agreed that the day, which kept a lot of people snuggl ed Up in their warm homes, was not as bad in the bush as it seemed it migit lie. The trees acted as a barrier agaînst the wînd and where the sun filtered down through the trees it was actually quite nice. In the accompanying photo Mr. Dick Singerling of Ponty- pool was putting on his skiers after he warmed up and ate lunch following bis first run of 3 miles. He was now prepar- ing to head out ona 8.5 mile journey through the bush. He reported that the trails were fast and that the day and the skiing could not lie much better. As well as skiing there are also snowmobile trails in this area. These are ma rked trails which are separate from the ones used by skiers. Let's not forget about snowshoeing which is becoming a very popular sport. There are lots of places to try this, even if you follow a ski trail. Sunday, February 6, staff of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority wil lie leading a hike at Lynde Shores Conservation Area. 'The empliasis during the hike will lie wildlife - see and identify winter birds and animal tracks. M'et at the C.L.O.C.A. office at 1650 Dundas St. E., Whitby (opposite the Whitby Mail) at 9:30 a.m. The hîke will return to the office by 12:30 p.m. The hike wili go "ramn or shine." Please dress accord- ingly. For more information con- tact: Robert S. Gray, lnformi- atiçn and Education Officer. Mr. Mathew Shuster of the Heritage Foundation met with the Authority executive on Thursday promoting that the Authority take another look at dismantling the oid mil at Baltimore as per a decision in 1976. Mr. Shuster stated the foundation would assist in the cost of a further engineering study providing the work was uindertaken by a firmn or individual having regard to the significance of the -build- ing. He also suggested that the Authority may wish to sel the Mill as Ai& i to some interested group of party, and cited that this lias been accomplished in some instan- ces and that sucli buildings are now used as hotels or restaurants. Under sueli an agreement it would be under- stood that the exterior of the building would remain in its present character. The executive took no action at this time and 'the matter will corne up again for further discussion. TO EXCAVATE POND AT BALL'S MILL The Ganaraska Conserv- ation Authority executive have given their approval for the signing of a contract to have the pond excavated of suIt which will cost the Authority a sumn of $7,00000. Unçler the contract the con- tractor will be granted ail soul that is taken from the pond but who in return is to complete grading as to engin- eering specifications. The contract is expected to ie. finalized thîs week and work is also expected to start immnediately. LAND TRANSFER COMPLETED' It was announced at the meeting that ail approvals have been obtained for the transfer of some 1,200 acres of Durham Forests to the Gan- araska Conservation Author- ity. This transfer was reques- ted by the Autbority early in 1976 and at that turne approv- ed by the Region of Durham. Ail that is now left is the signing of the transfer. INVESTIGATING LAND PURCHASES Approval lias been given to, obtain valuation on two prop- erties adjacent to the Ganar- aska Forest for possible purchase durinrg 1977. The two properties under conisiderat- ion wouid amiount to almiost 300 acres. GREEN BELT STULDY For the past couple of months the Authority has been considering the possibil- ity of land purchases within flood plain areas inthec urbani centres contained -tinthe watershed. The Authority gave approv- ai for the Resource-s Manager to make contact with the Town of Newcastle to see if they would consider a Green Beit Study in certain a-reas of the VilTfàge of NevîcasLIe. it -was felt that as pre-ssure of development would be com- ing to the Village it couid lie an ideal place to start.~ The Authority would undertake the study with input from- the planning staff of the Town of Newcastle. Lt is also the intention of the Authority to carry such studies out in Port Hope, Cobourg and other popuiated areas if su,,ch are considered desirabie by the municipal- itdes. Wh at is happening at Enniskillen CA Ganaraska Forest Centre activities