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( Orono Weekly Times. Wednesday. May 31, 2000 -9 The majority of people responding to the survey stated stated they wanted 'no hunting', and 'no motorized vehicles' on the Crown Land. Of the over 200 surveys handed out at the Ministry of Natural Resources' public meeting, on March 23rd, 58 were filled out and returned. The meeting was held to get public input on issues and strategies for management of the former Orono Forestry property, and the Mill Pond Dam. At the public meeting to be held on Wednesday, May 31 st, 7-9 p.m. attire Orono Arena Community Centre, the planning process will be discussed, discussed, using information gathered from the surveys. The MNR are notifying the public that they will be proceeding proceeding with the Orono Mill Pond Dam project. This project project will involve repair and Modification of the dam to ensure it is structurally safe, requires no manual operation and is secure from upstream flooding. Sixty-three percent of survey respondents stated they would like to see the existing dam repaired. Sir Sandford Fleming College Scott Creed, Jungle Cat World's animal education put on a display for the Pine Ridge District Cuboree held this past weekend in Orono. Cubs were amazed at the amount of wind the Redtailed Hawk could create by simply flapping its wings. About 120 youth and their leaders spent the weekend camping, on the former forestry lands, south of the 5th Concession. The theme for this year's event was 'Yesteryear'. route along the north shore of Lake Ontario. Viewing decks are highlighted In the maps. Sponsors of this unique guide, which has already won rave reviews In previews In the national dally press include General Motors of Canada Ltd.; the City of Oshawa; Union Rod & Giin Club; Friends of Second Marsh and Durham Region Field Naturalists. Author Jim Richards Is a dedicated naturalist and environmentalist, whose photography is known Canada-wide. He is credited with bing the leading force in saving Second Marsh from industrial development and spearheading the drive to preserve and enhance this significant coastal wetland. Jim can be reached at 905-983-5605 for Interview requests or further comment. Please note this Is a private, residential phone number. Sir Sandford Fleming College will be breaking the ground this month for, a new student residence at its Sutherland ■ Campus in Peterborough. At their May meeting, the college's Board of Governors approved awarding, the tender tender for $16.9 million to Ontario Excavating and The Atlas Corporation of Concord, Ontario. The new three-storey brick residence will accommodate 483 students and consists of six buildings which will bè located in a village-like setting setting in the north-west section of the Sutherland Campus. The residences will contain fitness facilities, a laundry room, a games room, com mon study areas, and an outdoor recreation area featuring featuring a basketball and volleyball volleyball courts and a barbe- cue.pit. The second and third floor of each of the six buildings will have four apartments or suites with six single bedrooms, bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a common living room and Mtchen. The total projected cost for the residnee is $19.8 million and includes the architect's fees, furniture and appliances, appliances, wiring and the information information technology infrastructure. infrastructure. and the Goods and Services Tax. Designed by Ted Wilson of Totten Sims Hubicki in Cobourg, the residence residence is scheduled to open in September, 2001. OSHAWA - Friends of Second Marsh and naturalist Jim Richards have taken flight with a new book, McLaughlin Bay Wildlife Reserve and Second Marsh Wildlife Area: Visitor's Guide. * This Just published 74- page publication is saturated with more than 75 colour' photos of wildlife, habitats and special features of these two adjoining lakefront natural natural jewels located in the southeast comer of Oshawa near the General Motors of Canada headquarters building. building. All profits from its sale go towards preservation and enhancement of Second Marsh and its watershed, lying in eastern Oshawa and western Clarington. Copies are $6. each, including taxes, with $2 extra for mail orders. Order from Friends at 905- 723-5047 or email to sec- ondmarsh@sprint.ca , This excellent resource comes complete with checklists checklists of birds, mammals, reptiles, reptiles, amphibians and fish.,It. also provides an interesting history of mankind and wildlife of the sites, from pioneer pioneer pre-settlement times to the present. The section of McLaughlin Bay Wildlife Reserve deals with development, and indtides a trail map, including including the Dogwood Trail, a multi-sensory facility geared to the visually impaired and fully suitable for wheelchair access. The portion on Second Marsh talks about past abuse of the area and the ongoing restoration, including the relatively recent watershed stewardship stewardship effort, and includes a trail map. . The trail maps are a useful addition to anyone using the Waterfront Trail, which passes passes through both areas on its RECYCLE ■a •sz YARD SALE Saturday, June 3çd, 2000 8:30 A.M - 2:00 RM. ^ From TAUNTON Rd. At Hampton through Enniskillen and Burketon to HWY. 7A at Blackstock Watch for additional signs at side streets. (905) 263-8012 Y'all Come!