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SSS?SÏÏlr. Orono Town Hall GST Included Wednesday February 4, 2004 Serving Kendal, Kirby, Leskard, Newcastle, Newtonville, Orono, Starkville and Tyrone since 1937 Courtice residents take tree stand A development proposal to build 127 homes in wooded area of Courtice is a major concern to that area's residents. residents. About half of the 28 acre property in north Courtice proposed for development is treed. As area residents claim, this is the last remaining woodlot in Courtice and they want it preserved. After several Courtice residents residents spoke out against the destruction of the woodlot at last week's public meeting in the council chambers, a motion was passed to direct I Planning Staff to meet with the applicant to discuss the dedication of the woodlot to - v the municipality. Speaking for the group - Courtice Living Environmentally Environmentally Aware Neighbourhood (CLEAN), John Farrell of 141 Centrefield Drive, Courtice, presented council with a peti- j tion signed by 481 of his I neighbours opposed to the removal and development of the woodlot. "We want sound development in Courtice to develop livable communi ties," he stated. Though an Environmental Impact Study is already required of the developer, CLEAN is also requesting a Watershed Study be done. The proposed development is located in the Harmony Creek Watershed Area which according to Farrell is a Provincially Significant We- land. While the group applauds the Municipality's land acquisition policy for the woodlot, they still feel more needs to be done. "It is apparent our municipality municipality doesn't know enough detailed information to ensure developers do not cause long term damage to • our eco-systems," Farrell said, in support of his request that a Watershed Study be done on these lands. Another representative of CLEAN, Katie Wrigley, also voiced her objections at last week's public meeting and again at Monday evening's council meeting. "Our ground water is our most precious resource," she said, "we have TREES continued page 3 The accumulation of snow provided great opportunities for creating snow forte, like the one made by William Filion and Jay Gibson of the Orono Estates on Sunday. The builders claim, this model even has a fridge. Councillor Schell new CLOCA chair _ .. V-, mi i æ At the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority's 45th annual meeting held in Oshawa on January 20, 2004, Councillor Jim Schell of the Municipality of Clarington was elected to the position of Chair of the Authority. "1 would like to thank the Directors for their vote of confidence and 1 look forward forward to working with them and Authority staff over the coming year," stated elected Chair Schell. "I would also like to extend my appreciation appreciation to Councillor Johnson for his work on the Board since 1992 and his leadership as Chair of Central Lake Ontario Conservation over the past 6 years." Outgoing Chair, Councillor Councillor Johnson was presented with a plaque and gift for his work and dedication to the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority. Councillor Maurice Brenner assumes Councillor Johnson's Johnson's responsibilities in representing representing the City of Pickering on the Authority Board of Directors. Chair Schell conducted the remainder of the elections elections in which Councillor Pat Perkins representing the Town of Whitby was elected Vice-Chair of the Conservation Authority. Other appointments included Authority Chair Schell representing representing the Authority on the Conservation Ontario Council and Councillor Gerry Emm, Town of Whitby, was appointed to the Lynde Marsh Alliance. Matt Verkuyl, #11 of the Orono Leaf Novices was chosen tournament MVP after his team claimed top honours at the International Silver Stick tournament, Port Huron, Michigan on the weekend. For story see page 7.