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flrnnWeki TiesWed nesdaýyAuguýst?27% ý1997 5 Portions of Clarington known as Oak Ridges Moraine by Roy Forrester Portions of the northern part of the Municipality of Clarington are part of an overaîl 200 mile strip of, unique terrain known as Oie Oak Ridges Moraine stretching from Calendon in Oie west to Roseneath in the east. 11This land mass is Oie subject of a 120 page book, "Oak Ridges Moraine", that is the effort of 'STORM' (Save the Oak Ridges Moraine). It is Oie purpose of STORM that the book will create a greater interest in the protection of the integrity of this important green belt. It notes that a Royal Commission in 1992 caiied for stronger policies for the protection Moraine. A Technical Worklng Committee was appointed in 1993 by Oie province which resulted in a document being presented, to the Minister of Natural Resources in 1994. This report sits on Oie shelf and has neyer been released by Oie Minister. (Due to the inaction STORM ventured further wiOi Oie publication of the 120 page book to create a 'wake-up calI' to Oie public calling for the preservation of Oie green-belt system. The book, wiOi beautiful pictures and drawings, records the development throughout the Moraine from Oie period of the earlier settlers to Oie present time. The ever increasing number of footprints being left due to development does create concern. Locally it is noted Oiat the Ganaraska Forest does cover much of the Moraine as it passes through Clarington and Hope. Two Chapters are dedic- ated to Oie Ganaraska, "Thie Ganaraska Story" by Susan Ersine Elgear and Oie "The Ganaraska Forest" by Niva Rowan and Jim Tedford. A number of the bird pictures are the photography of Jim Richards of Orono. The 28 chapters in Oie book take one, step by step, across Oie wde scope of Oie Moraine with spiashes of past history, ecological concerns and points of interest to visit and view. The STORM Coalition is an Non-Profit organization formed in 1989 in response to increased development pressures on the Moraine and planned legislation that failed to address Oie fragile ecosystem. STORM is to continue toý lobby- for integrated land use planning that acknowledges the fragility of the watershed and headwater regions. Price is $34.95. Hopefully Oie book will be available at Oie local libraries. [FROM AROUND HOME by Roy FoIrrete Well here we are again, another week, another efforts. I have to scratch my head a 'Couple of times to stir the dust and come up with Oie events of last week. Last Saturday it was Oie viewing of my first Stanley Steamer. In fact it was two Stanley Steamers, a coupe and a roadster, and add to Oiat a Cadillac auto and an early NorOiera auto. Ail were well polished as one would expect, gleaming in Oie sun next door to -the Lake On The Mountain shop. The Northern was a shining white and blue, chain driver and stick steered. I was told it had been a doctors car and dated before 1905 when Oie car didn't have a steering wheel as we know it niow. It somewhat resembled Oie horse-drawn buggy. The Cadillac was horse- powered with a single lung engine and took some time to gather speed. But like Oie others it was Oie pride of Oie own'er. Red and gold was predominate for the two Stanley Steamers and they operated wiOi steam power. -When getting underway on their departure it was notable Oiat this model had a good pick-up speed, more Oian likely high power aIl at once. Steam came streaming out from under Oie car. An interesting sight to see with Oie cars from Belleville taking a tour of the Prince Edward County. Others in the crowd watching Oie take-off said it was their first vlew of a Stanley Steamer. As one said "Now 1 can rest In peace". Hey, I'm not golng that far. Bats ini the Belfry On my stays at the Wrights IFm put up for Oie night in a small room that is ever changlng with re4torations. As a result on the last visit my cot was shoved up agalnst a rather large window wIithOie pillow restîng on Oie window sill. 1 figure this wassome Sept. Big Brother, Month Big Brothers of Clarington will join other Big Brother Agencles across Canada in celebratrng Big Brother Month. September will be declared Big Brother Month in Clarington on August 28, at 1 p.m., when Mayor Diane Hamre will sign a proclama- tion at Town Hall. To celebrate Big Brothers Month, Big Brothers of Clarmngton have planned sev- eral events- to raise awareness of our programns in attempt to recruit volunteers. This year Big Brothers of Clarington will being the cie- bration wilh their 8th annual Pet Show at the Durham Central Agricultural Fair on Sunday. September 7 in Orono Arena. There is no admission to enter the show and prizes and trophies will be awarded. The Pet Show is open to ail children 16 years and under. Registration is from 9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. and the show wlll begin at 10:00 a.m. On Friday, Septement 12 starting at 11:00 a.m., Big Brothers will hold their first Golf Tournament at Bowmanville Golf and Country Club. The day of golf and fun is sponsored by Equion Securities Canada Limited. The $100 per person fee includes Golf Cart, 18 holes of fun flled Best Bal Tournament Golf, Steak Dinner, entertainment and lots of prizes. For more infor- mation or to book a tee off time call 623-6646 or 430- 6056 ext .226. The celebration continuesý at Big Brothers of Clarington's 3rd Annual BBQ & Talent Showcase. On September 27, at Archibald Orchards & Estate Winery in T'yrone from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., everyone is welcome to show off their -talents in our talent show. There will be games, prizes and entertain- kind a plan by Jim Wright. You have to understand that the Wrights have a trait of skullduggery mîxed with dry humor. I went along with the plan even though my bald spot was facing out the window. The breeze was great and 1 could feel it going through the few hairs that are lefi. Sometime during -the nîght a llght footprint on mY forehead woke me up. Then I heard the soft flaps of wmngs. A bat no doubt. It made a number of flights around the roomn and then lit in my flowing locks. But off again to more flights around the room and periodically hltting the window glass. Either it flew off or I wenit to sleep. I'm not sure of the end of Oie story. 1No I didn't freak-out. Bats are harmless, accordlng, to ail information. ment for Oie children. Along with ail thîs, Archibald Orchards will have ail their regular activities which include wagon rides, a Children's Theatre, a straw maze and jump and farmn an!- mals. We invite the community to juoin us at these events and help 'celebrate Big Brother Month. In celebration of Big Brothers of Clarington 2th Anniversary, a-Dnner, Dance and Silent Auction will be held Saturday, November 8 at the Newcastle Community Hall. Chasers will provides the music for this special event.i ORONO NEWS A number of Kirby and Orono United Church mem- bers attended Oie excellent and exciting Music Festival held Sunday, Augus5t 24 at Newcastle United church. The music festival featured the Torchmen - Haniliton Gospel Sings. Congratulations to LaVemne and June Heard on their 25th Weddlng Anniversary. August 26Oi. open house celebration was held at Oie Orono United Church on Saturday, August 23 wiOi an anniversary din- ner held later on in Oie day at Oie New Dutch Oven. k ~ ~~37Siv See4 ART&S RFT Safrrda, Sptenbe" 4ý6j 1997 f~ow10 oi..to 3panI Ft'ee .AJn ssio)n Tal vailable for $ 15-00 CcII 623-2734 fo~ i- oîre iifomnIion 7DURUM