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Restricted fire zones imposed By Norm Gladish MNR Fire Prevention Technician An intense electrical storm passing over Northern Ontario the night of July 21 ha left numerous fires im its wake. Other related factors such as hot, dry and windy weather, dry forest fucls and near drought conditions have left forests susceptible to ignition by this lightning. As a result the North Central Region (Terrace Bay in particular) has suffered numerous fire starts this past week. Among fires near Ice Cream, Agonzon, and Vein Lakes in the east, Killala, Santoy and Owl Lakes in the west, Terrace-18 has been the only serious problem fire. Located one mile east of Portage Lake, on the Dead Horse Road, this fire was spotted by Ministry of Natural Resources detection aircraft and reported at 6:27 p.m. July 23. Two unit crews were dispatched by helicopter from Manitouwadge Fire Operations Headquarters. They were unable to directly attack the fire head due to intense heat and rapid expansion of the fire to 25 hectares (over 50 acres). Heavy water bombing until dark was necessary to prevent further spread of the flames. The next day, Terrace-18 grew in size to 60-hectares despite increased manpower and continu- ous commitment of heavy water bombing for most of the day. Eight MNR regular fire. crews, assisted by 20 Native E.F.F. ('Extra Fire Fighters) from Webequie, were finally able to contain this fire late Tuesday. Its final size was 75 hectares. Similar conditions existing across all forested parts of Ontario have resulted in from nine to 51 fire starts every day errace Ba - Sch August 2, 1989 reiber during July, for an average-of 26. Because of this wide spread fire activity and extended period of high to extreme fire danger, Restricted Fire Zones were imposed in all forest regions of the province. You can help by complying with burning and fire restrictions. When fires are allowed, use extreme caution. Ensure that campfires are dead out before leaving your camp site. Cc 11/1/14 Library Terrace B Box 369 gia: errace Bay O POT 2Wo ee Public input wanted Rec Master Plan will study leisure needs. By Dave Chmara Yet another study will be tak- ing place for the town of Terrace Bay. A meeting was held to get the public's input as to their ideas and concerns for the future of recre- ation in Terrace Bay. The Recreation Master Plan, being performed by the Institute of Environmental Research Inc., will be a guide for the future development of recreational ser- vices and resources. Instead of holding a public information session just prior to a report being released to get the public's views, this meeting was held before the study has even begun. Jim Morgenstern, the study director, said, "the meeting was held at the beginning of the study to raise questions, issues and con- cerns and to take a closcr look at them during the study which will take place during the next six to seven months." The report, which will develop a 10 year recreation development plan, should be completed early in 1990. It will identify leisure needs of the town's residents, evaluate municipal resources to respond to these needs, describe strategies to improve local parks, facilities and programs,.evaluate the municipal- ity's role, outline strategies, and identify funding resources both locally and outside Terrace Bay. Morgenstern said the govern- ment wasn't convinced Wintario funds were being-properly spent and is now looking favorably upon such plans. He said he feels the plans enhance the opportunity for fund- ing. "When plans are presented along with an application for funding, they are more favorably received by the government," than if no such plan is performed, said Morgenstem. Initial stages of the study will try to determine who uses the var- ious recreation facilities and how the groups who use them will change = in the ~ "future. Comparisons will be made to other similar communities. Some surveys have been dis- tributed to households and heads of organizations in Terrace Bay. Morgenstern said 200 to 225 responses will be required in order to achieve an adequate rep-' resentation of the town. Although everyone in town will not receive a survey, it was raised during the mecting that anyone wishing to voice con- cems, opinions or ideas as to the future of recreation development in Terrace Bay could send a letter to the Recreation Department c/o the Institute of Environmental Research Inc. and these letters -- will be forwarded to the consul- tants. = The completed study will eval- uate Icisure facilities, parks and open spacc use, Icisure programs, Spaaanseeccceony ac seinen ead Nine enterprising students organized and held a car wash last Friday afternoon in the Norwood Motel. None of the students escaped a thorough soaking which was probably welcomed considering the recent hot weather. the delivery system and a finan- cial analysis. The phasing and priorities, costs, staffing policics and procedures to update the mas- ter plan will also be reported on. The consultants will also look at other studies which have taken place to see if any recommenda- tions in these can be incorporated into the Recreation Master Plan. During the public meeting, the possibility of building an indoor swimming pool was raised. However, Morgenstern said the building and upkeeping costs associated with an indoor pool would be to high based upon his experience. He said the building costs would be $3 million or $4 million alone (probably closer to the $4 million figure). Photo by Dave Chmara "It would never pay for itsclf," he said. He did say nothing would be tuled out but that the study would provide realistic results (costs, use of facilities and suggestions). The Recreation Master Plan is being funded 75 per cent by the province and the remaining 25 per cent. by the town of Terrace Bay. 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