Front page story, letters to the editor, and photographs

First: take a look at last weekend's Elmira Independent and the Woolwich Observer. The Observer featured three of our most loyal neighbours who have been active in the Preserve Victoria Glen Park efforts ringed around one of the old-growth trees in the Park. There was also a good letter to the editor published in both papers from Ron and Bernice McTavish, who have lived on Dunke Street for 43 years. Here's an excerpt:

"During this period of time, we have seen many changes in the neighbourhood, but the one constant has always been the forest at the end of Dunke Street where the road meets Victoria Glen. This forest has meant a great deal to our family; our three children spent the majority of their childhood within its peaceful boundaries, riding bikes, building forts, and learning to appreciate the environment. Our five grandchildren are now enjoying the forest just as much as their parents did, and it is truly wonderful to see the next generation experiencing the simple beauty of nature right outside our door.

"We hope that the council will see how devastating the destruction of this forest would be to this neighbourhood, and that they will discard any future plans to develop this land which is anything but 'surplus.'"

Second:
Take a look at the link to Victoria Glen Park Photographs in the "links" section to the right. I've added a half dozen wonderful ones by a grade 10 fellow up on Riverside to the 3 dozen I've taken myself over the years. He has captured both the peace and beauty of the woods -- and one gorgeous green frog who makes its home in the creek!