[tommy steam]

I find it amazing that no one heard or saw anything as chain saws were cutting these big old trees down. 🙈 🙉 🙊

[Sicknotto]

Question those who were "traveling" Do they have toll receipts, hotel receipts etc.?

[Challenger]

Originally Posted by Madelaine Amee

The Villages Daily Sun, page 1 of Section C Local News, has an extensive article of illegal clear cutting of trees on Lake Miona. The cost to put the damage right is estimated to be upwards of $30,000 and will be paid by "The District".

My question is does anyone know who is "The District" and what monies do they use to pay for this illegal cutting.

What was the final disposition of this issue??? Hmmmmmmmm

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Challenger

What was the final disposition of this issue??? Hmmmmmmmm

I don't know but the folks who hired this dastardly deed done should be made to pony up...and I wish we could identify the tree cutters who knew danged well what they were doing was illegal.

[champion6]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

I don't know but the folks who hired this dastardly deed done are known now to one and all.<snip>

What? They have been identified by law enforcement? Their identities are public knowledge?

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by champion6

What? They have been identified by law enforcement? Their identities are public knowledge?

NO.

[Villageswimmer]

Originally Posted by champion6

What? They have been identified by law enforcement? Their identities are public knowledge?

Glad they were finally identified. Did anyone collect the $1k reward? Will those responsible pay restitution?

[Bogie Shooter]

See what you started, Gracie?

[joldnol]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

I didn't say that, but it appears that the Sun has made it clear who they think did the deed. Very hard not to think those thoughts. What do you think, Champion?

not good at reading between the lines....who is responsible?

[janmcn]

Originally Posted by joldnol

not good at reading between the lines....who is responsible?

Good question, and why did they do it, and are they going to reimburse the district the $30,000?

[graciegirl]

,,,,

[graciegirl]

It is likely someone from a lumberjack school on a field trip who did it.

[Challenger]

What did it say in the Sun-- Who was responsible??

Since it was apparantly a crime, the info is (should be) available for public release.

[Warren Kiefer]

Originally Posted by tommy steam

I find it amazing that no one heard or saw anything as chain saws were cutting these big old trees down. 🙈 🙉 🙊

This act was probably not done in a single day. Chain saws make a terrible loud noise. There had to be vehicles parked near the cutting sight. My conclusion is ; Several residents heard the chain saws, saw the workers, and saw the work vehicles and you can take it to the bank that there are several neighbors who played a part in having the trees cut.

[graciegirl]

...I don't know who did it.