~Ke1o materplan getting doser to becoming reality By RICHARD VIVIAN The Champion Conservation Halton (CH) will look to tackle some long overdue pro jects if its new Kelso master plan is approved, says Bob Burchett, director of con- servation lands services. lncluded in the draft master plan are a new chalet and a pedestrian bridge over the railway tracks. Both projects, Mr. Burcheni said, have been a long time in the mak- ing. "Everyhody bates the existing chalet building," he said. "It's way too small for the num- ber of people we have. The usera at the ski hill have been promised a new chalet for about 20 years now. tI the draft plan, a new chalet will be buit at the base of the ski hill, near the Sunset Day Lodge. The chalet provides offices for a ski school, washroomas, ftrst aid, and a food service area. 'Me proposed pedlestrian bridge would provide access tu the chalet by rosting vtsitors well above the CP raileoad tracks that cross the property. "That way most people wosld not bave to ride the shuttles, nor go throsgb the tunnel entrance at Gles Eden. Tbey've heen walking throsgb that tunnel for about 30 years, or sometbing like that. and everybody bates the tunnel," Mr. Burchett explained. "What we're looking at now is a plan that's not only good environ- mentally but it's also a plan that's actually do-able and something we can begin to phase ini very, veey quickly upon getting the necessary approvals." Board must approve plan Before the master plan cornes into affect, the CH board of direc- tors must firtt grant approval. The plan then goes 10 the Niagara Etcarpment Commission for fur- ther consideration. Public meetings were held last month to, discuss the plan, but writ- ten submissions are still being accepted by the conservation autbority,. Response to the plan bas been generally positive, said Mr. Burcheti. The only concern bie said be bas receîved so far ssas from a gentle- man concerned about plans Io establish a paved entrance off Appleby Line. He said the man was worried the road will become the main entrance. That entrance, Mr. Burchet maintained, is intended for staff and emergency vehicle access only. The road bas been used by staff during the summer montha for years. "We have no interest in a main entrance on Appleby Line. Appleby is a narrow road with a bill on one side and a amail bridge under the (Hwy.) 401 on the other. Very little of my customners comne from that direction," Mr. Burchett stressed. The Canadian Champion, Tuesday, September 4, 2001--5 Due to early holiday press deadlines, Steam-Era coverage lhiVîi JJjîhz( J l hJ sy,.ý,os M -Fire department getting tankers and a pumper The Milton Fire Department got a shot in the arm August 27, as town counicil favoured the purchase of three new vehi- dles. The vehicles - two tanker trucks and a pumaper truck -will succeed existing equipment on the force scheduled for replacement this year and next. At a cost of $918.400, the vehicles proved more costly than anticipated when being budgeted last year. The additional $46, 167 will be funded by the Town of Milton's equipment replacement fund. 'Me vehicles are expected tu arrive in the spring. I * b I elecc eTC/ABSI I LÉESLD OPEN FORUM ON ARTHRITIS Featuring Keynote speakers: DR. ARTHUR BOOKMAN, M.D. FRCP(C) Rheumnatologist "Crisis in Arthritis Care" DR. JOHN CAMERON M.D. FRCS (C), Orthopaedic Surgeon "Joint Replacement Surgery" DR. JAN BOXALL M.D. Family Physician KATHRYN LEACH Arthritis Physiotherapist CHAIR AUDREA LEAR-COSTIGAN Arthritis Society Milton WEDNESDAYI SEPT. 12, 2001 Graham Hall, St. Paul's United Church 123 Main St. E., Milton Displays 6:30 pm Seminar 7:00 pm Refreshments To reserve your f ree seat cail 905-338-4379 Presented by: The Arthritis Society, Milton - Halton Healthcare Services Appreciation to Milton District Hospital Foundation Umm"