REQUEST FOR POSSIBLE TRAILS

President Dave or whomever this reaches: I hope you are doing well. Like many I am missing the regular hikes. Instead of the Voyageur Club hikes, for over 3 weeks now, I have been parking at the lower Sheriff Creek lot and hiking to the Fire Tower Lookout by myself (solo) every other day except for rain or snow. This 2 hour hike on the road avoids slushy trails and at this time of year it is better than snowshoes or boots in the bush. I rarely meet anyone but if I do, we pass on opposite shoulders and therefore ensure probably 8 meters of distance between us. A couple of weeks ago the City closed the parking lots on Milliken Mine Road with barriers. I sent a note to the Mayor complaining about this and pointing out that a solo hike for exercice was good for health (and immunity) of seniors. Afterwards, I parked on the road as parking lots were not accessible and continued my hike routine. Today I discovered the road is now completely closed even for walkers. The City has posted a city staff member in a truck to control walking on the road. I am writing to ask for assistance in a couple of matters: 1. Suggestions for solo hikes that are still open (I tried the golf course but that road is also closed); 2. Communications with the City Council and Algoma Medical Officer of Health to open up some places which are readily accessible for solo hiking. THE ABOVE LETTER IS FROM JON HOBBS AND IF YOU WANT TO RESPOND HIS EMAIL IS .... Jon.hobbs@sympatico.ca