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Jourt of Honour, Orono Scouts Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, November 25, 1981, 3 At Clarke with Wendy The above Ôronô Scouts were recently elected by their troop as the Court of Honour and the group see that Troop' policy is carried out and as well suggest program outline. Pictured above are (back row) Marcus Williams, Brooks Cowan, Andrew Scott ancL Randy Cowan; (front row) Andy Haines and Brent Gatchell. Randy Cowan was elected chairman of the Court with Brooks Cowan, secretary, Andrew Scott, treasurer and Chairman Chairman of Records; Marcus Williams and Brent Gatchell, Log Book Committee. According to Orono Scout leaders the above boys are progressing most favourably in scouting and for the first time it could be expected that some of the boys will achieve the Chief Scout Award. The Grottybeats , There was a great turnout at Clarke High School's Band Dance on Thursday, November 19th. Clarke's dance featured the "Grottybeats." "Grottybeats." Many students were "bopping" around the gymnasium as songs were played from the Beatles to the Rolling Stones. Even the police officers and teachers had their share of a good time. The Christmas Prom Christmas is fast approaching approaching and it's time for Clarke's gnnual Christmas Prom. "Frosty's Fantasy" is being held at the Port Darlington Darlington Marina on Thursday, December 17th, from 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Tickets will sell for $20.00 per couple, so find a partner and have the time of your life!! Career Week ' Last Week was Clarke High School's Career Week. All students participated .in various programmes. People from the Armed Forces, O.P.lP. and those from industry industry and commerce, took time to speak to the students and fill them in on the background of their careers. Many questions were asked, answered, and co-operation was given by all who took part. Someone Special By: Wendy Procher I know that you are happy, I can see it in your eyes. Someone has shined a light . for you, It shines up to the skies. You may not really realize, That you have found the one. That keeps a smile on ,your face, Until the day is done. BYAMS PLUMBING - HEATING INCORPORATED Sales and Service 24 HOUR BURNER SERVICE GULF FINANCING Low Interest Rates Phone: Tyrone 263-2650 I can't tell you, how that makes me feel, To know how much he cares. He has plans made, for months months ahead, And you know he's always there. You are a special friend to me, I hope'it really lasts. Those old ones, were just little phases, So put them in the past. Wants permission for valley land clean-up Mr. Frank Groff, Orono, addressed council Monday morning asking permission to proceed with a clean-up and tree removal scheme along the Orono Creek Valleys west of the Orono Business section. section. ■ In his presentation to council Groff said he had permission from the. Ganaraska Region Conserva-* tion Authority providing the work was undertaken as ttifY their requests of no fill removed or ' placed in the flood plain, no alteration to.' the stream and that Conservation Conservation staff assist in determining determining what trees were to be removed. Groff also informed council council that the land under consideration consideration was owned' by the : Town and that he had had répresentatives from the Orono Tree Nursery mark the trees to remain. He said they would only be taking trees on ■' the east side of the stream at this time but would', clean-up the entire area. ,» He also said thjat. his company, company, Groff Construction Co., would construct abridge over the creek but would have to plan another route for a pathway to the Senior Citizens Lodge as the first proposal was one: too much erosion and far too steep. He informed council that all property property .owners on the west side of the business section had signed a petition for the clean-up and were agreeable to what was being proposed. He also informed council that his Company would be ' protected and covered with a one million dollar insurance , policy. Groff said he would like to start as soon as possible and asked council for their ap~ ; proval and that they also appoint appoint a supervisor from the Town to look afte'f their interests. interests. He said his lawyer would draw up a contract. Groff said there would be no Town money irt the project, project, and that the cost of the clean up 'along with tree and shrub removal would be borne through the sale of firewood taken from the Creek Valley. He said the trçes to be removed were not suitable for lumber. Ospreys on the increase n Lindsay district K. Coleman, Environmental Environmental Biologist Ministry of Natural esources staff checked 44 _ rf sprey nesting sites in the Lindsay District in 1981. The osprey survey, begun in 1978, is carried out each nesting season to determine ,the number of active and inactive nests and the relative reproductive success of each. Thirty-six of the nests showed at least initial signs* of activity, and the production of young was confirmed at 19 nest sites. There was an average of 1.7 young at each of these nests. There were eight new osprey nests recorded this year- The number of active nests was up considerably from the 23 recorded in 1980. The staff ' of Lindsay District office extend sincere , thanks to everyone who assiste^ in the osprey inventory inventory this past summer. fJLM -