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(Orono WeekIy Times, Wednesday, September 22, 1993 - 5 Jr. Beef Calf Show winners from Durham Central Fair Nineteen junior beef farmers ages 5 to 16, held a very successful show at the fair 8 years and under - Justine Simpson was the winner of Showmanship receiving a trophy from Janelle Andrews on bebalf of Windview Feeds, Orono and the Best Caif medallion from Nicholas Boyd on, behaîf of Homestead Age 13 to 16 - Showmanship winner Cheryl Rydzik receives a trophy from Janelle Andrew on behaîf of Windview Feeds. Mones for this- class was donated by Mar-Mac Farms, Campbellcroft. Saturday at noon. Three classes competed for Showmanship and Best CaILf Hills, Orono. Showmanship money was donated by SunErier Stables, Newcastle. Best caif money was donated by Wal-Mar Nurseries, Newcastle. Best Caif - Winner Cheryl Rydzik receives a medallion from Nicholas Boyd on behaîf of Homestead Huis, Orono. Monies for this class was donated by Wal- Mar Nursery, Newcastle. Crooked Creek Rezone Change (Continued from page 1) build a bouse. On June 26, 1991, the Region of Durham Council approved an amendment to recognize the Crooked Creek area as a cluster so that a non-farm residential lot could be created. On October 15, 1991, the Coundil of the Town of Newcastle passed to amend their zoning by- law in keeping with the Durham Regional Official Plan. Following the passing.of the changes, the Ministry of Agriculture and Food expressed concemns that the boundary of the proposed cluster should bc dcfined before the Ministry of Municipal Affairs gave approval to the Official Plan Amendment. It has since been identified to the satisfaction of the Ministry. At present, lands within the limits of the Crooked Crcek cluster are zoned "Rural Cluster" (RC); "Agrîcultural Exception" (A-1) or; Environmcntal Protection (EP)., The form of the cluster would be significantly altered. It is not proposed that the current RC zone bc extended to the north. There would be a minor extension ta the west to include one lot on 'the north side of Concession Rd. 4. Lands on the east side of Concession. 4 would remain unaffected. The RC zoning would extend south to Concession 4 so far as to include the proposed lot for the Georges. On lands zoned RCi a ncw lot may bc created provided that-the severed and retained portions have a frontage of 30 metres and a minimum area of 4000 square metres. With the changes would be the potential for a total of eight lots that could be created. Four severances would be permitted êînder the existing zoning and four additional severances would be possible under the proposed /oning changes. T o date, two Crooked Creek residents have offered opposition to the proposed change. Another resident would like ta see the rczoning done on the nordi side of Concession Road 4. A provision bas been placed on the lot stating that it may not be sold for ten years after the scverance. This provision ,ensures that -the lot is not going to be scvered for the sole reason of mnaking a quick buck. ln te rp retati ve Walking Trail (Continued from page 1) educate the public, the Forest station has recently completed a ncw forest ecosystemn management trail. Named the Linton Trail, after the first superintendent of the OronQ Forestry Station, the trail is 5.5 km in lengtb and includes 16 stops. At the start of the hike, a text is supplied that is used as a reference guide along the way. At cacb stop, the text describes a number of important factors tha t are relevant to the surroundin2s. such as: the type of forest that you arc passing througb;, the types of vegetation and wildlife that are likely to bc found; and facts about forestry management, to name a few. Examples of wbat can be learned from the text are.as follows. At the first stop, the text explains that " we are in a forest of European larch and Norway spruce. This stand was planted in 1924, likely to prevent soul erosion". At stop #4 we learn that "as plant communities grow and die, they are replaced by other plant communities. The process of one community being replaced over time by another ýcommunity is termed "Ecological Succ ession." At stop #8, the text-provides information about the species to bc found in this particular area. These include robins, -partridges, grouse, sparrows, brown thrashers, cedar waxwings, Baltimore orioles and g i.%, ea ,,ia]so describc Il the wîiditlower., îtat are common to the sciand, such is goldenrod. Thc trail hà ibeen in the planning stages for quite some time. flowevcr, it was not until recently that the trail made i to the top of the priority list. After being given thc go ahead, construction of the trail began in the first week of August. Cutting, clearing and spraying for poison ivy control continucd through August and the trail was complcted in a short period of time. The trail is now useable, howevcr, improvements are planned and will hopefully be soon under way. You may find it challenging to find al the stops in the trails current condition. it should also be pointed outthat the trail is quite hilly andJ rough. Plans include upgrading of the trail, permanent markers for the stops, a parking lot, and a display at the trail entrance whcre the text can bc pickcd up. It is also planncd that a tre identification text be available for the trail. There has been talk about the trail hooking up with the Sidney B. Rutherford Woods Walk Park. It is also possible, thal this trail could be a first in a series Of Orono Forest Station trails. It is also planned to have a text written that coul d accompany the ski trail that ah-eady exists on the Taunton Road Forestry property. Renovation is under way at onie of the forestry buildings to provide a classroomn where presentations and discussions can be held on school visits. The classroom is expected to bc completed by mid- winter or early spring. Lynn Farintosh, Nursery -Forester, says that regarding the mandate of public education, "there is no better bang for the buck than the ecotrail".' Farintosh and Debby'Huck, Education Technician invite you to explore the Orono Forest Station, via the new Linton Trail. Until the display is built, the text can be picked up between 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. weekdays at the Forestry office. It would be appreciated that if you have any comments on the trail you direct them to either Fairntosh or Huck at the Forest Station. They are interested in your comments. Ages 9 - 12 - Showmanship winner Brian Holmnes receives a tropby from Lloyd Sharpe, owner of L & F Custom Woodworking, Orono. Monies for this class was donated by Gerry's Place, Orono. 5 year old Ashley was the youngest showman and would like to thank ahl our sponsors for the trophies, medallions, and money donated. Helen & Harvey Robinson, Little Valley Farm. Best Caif - Winner Brad Rydzik received a medallion frm Nicholas Boyd on behaîf of Homestead Hilîs, Orono. Manies for this class was donated by Wal- Mar Nursery, Newcastle. Dr. D. Jefferson & Dr. M. Spruyt are pleased to announce that Din Ed Notarandrea m~m. c.C.P will bejoining them in the practice of Family Medicine effective September 13, 1993 87 MILL ST. N., NEWCASTLE phone 987 - 1896 IEVENNG APPOInTMENTS AVAILABLE IfyoiJ're a sttîdge"ii hgo wMIble 18 <>r 4oldIeir 40 Electiia"13Day, C>ctobger 25, pick -up art Electio>ris Caaaleaflet frc>m yotr Studerit Asso>ciationr. ELEC-g2NS I t' s ail abon"t eixýercisirig yctir night izo vo:te. The non-partisan agenty responsible f or the conductt of federal elections 1