| The Range Ponds Association has asked us to join them in
presenting an ordinance to the Town of Poland to ban personal watercraft (aka
"jet skis) on our lakes. Unable to meet before our annual meeting on
July 10, we sent letters to all TLIA members (utilizing information
gleaned from Scott Williams) asking for their response of Yes or
No by the end of May. The Town is planning a meeting on June 29 at the
Town Office at 7 p.m. for people to voice their opinions regarding this
"hot" issue.
Decisions should be thoughtfully made. Most people react negatively to
the noise and speed of these watercraft, but there are other issues at
stake. We know there are responsible drivers but the irresponsible spoil
it for others. More importantly are the emissions --unburnt fuel and toxic
chemical residue-- left in the lakes. Protection of our lakes by reducing
additional pollutants should be of prime importance. If we could revert to
canoes, sailboats and 5 hp motors it would be great. (There are over 200
"pristine" lakes in Maine where this is law).
If the ordinance is ok’d at the Town Meeting, there will be a special
Town election. If passed then, it would go to Dept. of Fish and Game by
Nov. 1 (the latest date permissible to file for a ban) and then to
Legislature in January. 2000.
WE urge you to respond!
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Winter’s Sand Is Swept Clean
If you hadn’t noticed, the Town of Poland picked up and swept
(I think for the first time) all the sand which had been spread on
Jordan Shore Drive over the winter. I had mentioned it to the Town
Office and apparently Mr. Chick and Mr. Jordan acted quickly before
Spring rains washed it and its attendant phosphorous into the Lake.
We thank them sincerely for their diligence and for preventing
further NPS from reaching the Lake.
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