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"Newcastle on the Lake"to be unveiled on Monday A project proposal to be called "Newcastle-On-The-Lake" is to be unveiled on Monday, February 26th by Mayor Hubbard and council members at the Newcastle Town Hall in Bowmanville. It is a com- missioned waterfront study design- ed to establish the basic perimeters of Newcastle's waterfront develop- ment and the part it will play in the economic, commercial and social life of the community. The event is to be held from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. In a news release it is repoprted that Newcasle can boast of having a spectacular waterfront that is and will be the envy of southern On- tario. It is pointed out that the 22-mile stretch of lakefront remains largely in its original and unaltered natural state of beauty. It is the intent of council to capitalize on this recreational and tourist resource in a carefully plan- ned and strategic manner so as to attract and secure first class developments in the industrial, commercial and recreational sec- tors. Mayor Hubbard states, "our waterfront will be a model water- front . . . it will be a people place . . . a place where families can come to the water and participate in an ar- ra.v of water related activities." She speaks of bicycle paths, parks, beaches, boating and leisure . . a waterfront that will provide board vistas ai)d interesting visual ex- periences throughout its length. A boardwalk will be a priority and will integrate with the natural beauty of the environmentally pro- tected areas which surround the rivers and streams ' which flow through the municipality to empty into Lake Ontario. The press release states the Town has followed, analyzed the digested the reports and recommendations of the Royal Commission on the Future of the Toronto waterfront and fully intend to apply these prin- ciples to the N'ewcastle waterfront. It is the intent to create a fully in- tegrated waterfront which will stand as a statement of commitment and a proud moment for those who had the insight and the courage to recognize the potential of,the water- front. Ganaraska freeze lifted by Town comnnttee A misunderstanding on the part had suggested that the four pro of the Town's planning department posals should be included in the brought back a revised Town's freeze suggestion. comment on the Ontario En- The planning department Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, February 21, 1990 vironmental Assessment Advisory Committee proposal which would have included four current pro- posals, two gravel pits, a gas station in Kendal and the 14 lot Reid- Reynaert plan within a moritorium. Originally the planning depart- ment two weeks ago had left these properties outside a moritorium. But council had suggested that the department bring back the report after considerinï proposals put forth by Katherine Guselle, chair- man of the Save the Ganaraska Again (SAGA) committee. Guselle misunderstood the intent of council and felt they were obliged to place the four in a moritorium. Counc. Stapleton pointed to the misunderstanding and said it was his opinion that the four applica- tions should proceed under the nor- mal system as they dated prior to the Advisory Board report. Councs. Hooper and Wotten were of the same opinion. Counc. Hannah said if the applications had been more than the 14 lots he would have had trouble with excluding (Contnued page 2) Plan proposes 64 units for Newtonville hamlet The Sparks organization for 5 members and on Monday of this Ashley Dwyer, Lauren Crashley, year old girls has been in operation week each member brought a friend Jennifer Henderson, Shawna'Ped- in Orono for the past year meeting to enjoy the evenîng of games and dar, (front row) Lindsay in the John Breen Hall at St. crafts. Hawkshaw and Stephanie Saviours on a weekly basis. It is an Pictured above are (back row) Camerou. Absent Amanda offshoot of the Brownies and Girl Noreen Nixon, leader, and Adele Trinacky. Guides. Nixon, Jr. leader, (middle row) Jen- Those of age for the group are There are currently eight nifer Stewart, Melissa Farrow, welcome iedoin the group. Sitngoelnjeoyfemly/condominiemsn rats moubts Norle c e e Ni on,-adr, end d Bowling Green Developments have proposed 18 single family homes on some 2.315 acres of land in the .north of the Village of Newcastle which would border on Regional Road 17 on the west, Mill Street on the east and the CPR line on the north. The proposal came before a public meeting on Monday with considerable objection from area residents especially to the high den- sity of the proposal as well as en- trance onto Regional Road 17 which they said was quite busy at any time. The planning report did state that the density was above that that had been considered by the Town for the area but that staff would under- take further consideration of this issue considering other develop- ment in the community. The proposal aiso includes a park area next to the CPR line which it was stated would be fenced. The ap- plicant contended that the proposal did meet the density requirements as set forth by the Town. Lot sizes would have from 33 feet to 40 feet width and would have a depth of 75 to 100 feet. All units (Continued page 2) The Town of Newcastle General Purpose committee bas referred a plan of sub-division back to staff which would bring 64 single family homes and a small commercial con- venience complex to the Hamlet of Newtonville. The proposal was before council in 1987 asking for 66 residential units and a 60 unit motel. The motel complex has been deleted and the number of homes reduced to 64. The development would be located between highway 2 and 401 and east of Regional Road 18 in the south-east corner of Newtonville. Some concerns were presented on Monday as to the development as to the impact on Jones Avenue, fenc- ing off of the school yard which will be encirled by the deveopment and a concern as to the size of the lot. It was pointed out at the meeting that there will be an additional en- trance to the development through a new road to the south of the school thus eliminating some of the traffic impact on Jones Avenue. It was also noted in the report that all lots would be serviced by municipal water and that the developer had contributed to the cost of the service coming to Newtonville. The Ganaraska Region Conser- vation authority had requested that the enviro'nmental lands at the south of the property continue to be protected with the proper en- vironmental zoning. Gives approval for Newcastle medical clinic The Town committee bas recom- mended approval of a proposal for Newcastle Village that would allow rezoning of property for a medical clinic. The approval did come with conditions that the applicant, Dr. Spruyt, would satisfy the Director of Public works financially and otherwise as to drainage and bas also made purchased of a Town 10 foot strip of land for $23,000. The proposal bas had support from a number of organizations and individuals within the Village as well as some objections. The purchase of a ten, foot strip of Town land had been a conten- tious item'for a number of weeks while council members debated a valuation of $7,000 as compared with another valuation of $23,000. (Continued page 2) Orono Athletic at crossroad with hockey program According to Ray Bester, vice- chairman of the Orono Amateur Athletic Association, the associa- tion is at a cross-road situation. "It needs a shot in the ami", he said. He spoke of a lack of member- ship in the organization, the interest of parents and the need for input in- to the general operation. "We are looking for suggestions", he said. s a result the Association is to late a que-tonnaire with the hope that parents and those in- terested in the local organization will answer and return with their views. These questionnaires will soon be available at the Orono Arena and at the Orono Times of- fice. There is no doubt that recrea- tional preferences are changing and this is happening in hockey where enroliment across the province is dropping. In other activities in- ciuding ball and soccer interest is in- creasing at this point in time. Bester said the Athletic has a lot to offer to this community in minor sports but there bas to be some changes. The Association offers T-Ball, Mosquito ball, baseball, girls soft- ball as well as hockey during the winter months. T-Ball for boys and girls of ages 5 to 6 is on the rise as is Mosquito Ball. Both of these are associated with a Bowmanville league and it is creating a lot of fun for a good number of local kids. Girls' softball is well supported by the girls and sccer comes in for a fair amount of local interest for a wide variety of age groups. This is to be extended this summer into Mini Soccer. Both the girls' softball and soccer leagues includes teams from the Town of Newcastle area with little travelling time and a reasonable registration fee as well as little cost for equipment. Its in the field of ice hockey that the Athletic finds itself in some trouble and according to Ray Bester it could get even worse. He said boys from the community are now playing in the Bowmanville Town league and more are stating they may leave the local program in Orono next year. "This is cause for concern", he said. He said boys wanting to play higher brand of hockey leave for the Toros in Bowmanville which does require considerable travel. On the other hand those wishing to play house league could also move to (Continued page 2)