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6.Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, June 12, 1991 (1-r) Corinne Allin, Member, Newcastle Resource Centre, Ken Slater of Kinrow Investments, At an Open House, Monday evening, May ?7th, a gathermng of interested Newcastle Village residents had the opportunity to tour the facility of the proposed' Newcastle Famnily Resource Centre, and to question organizers and professionals involved. Purchaser of the building, formnerly the Newcastle Multi Care Centre, Ken Siater was on hand, to meet with.residents and answer questions. Several concerus put to Mr. Slater regarded the types of businesses or activities that would be offered at the centre. It appears that some local residents are concerned that a Resource Centre might attract an undesirable clientele, should the opportunity arise somne time in the future. The Resource Centre is awalt ing new zoning. Currently, the facility is zoned R-i for a nursing home. What has been applied for is R-i zonmng to include for daycare and Purchaser (of Facility), Debbie Rudd and Judi Quigley of Cooks Nowlan, Project Co-Ordinator, Kim Daycare Inc., Cobourg. commhunity uses. It ýwould be an extremely-strict, "Site specific zoning', explained Mr. Slater. Tins would mean that only suitable specific community oriented groups would be allowed 10 operate and offer services to the community within the Centre. There would be absolutely no rental of halls for group meetings, a ssembly or dances and meetings. The guidelines would be clear cul. Plans for the building would definitely include a facelift, maintaining ils obvious country charm. Attractive landscaping and fencing would also be designed accordingly. Along with a second-to-none daycare facility, bringing thirty jobs into die area alone, die Centre would offer various, other community services, such as music, computer, educational training, tutoring, crafîs, hobbies, community care programs and family health resources, aIl on Little Scoops- 1Dentist, Dr. Bruce Wilson of Newcastle Town Hall last Newcastle checks "teddy' as Saturday, Jane i. ".assistant" Johanna Bellman looks Teddy Bear collectors brought on. their treasures fromn far and wide Sponsored by the "Momns te display inside the Town Hall. morning" and current Newcastle Over three hundred teddys Famnily Resource Centre, a 'Teddy delighted one and all. Clinic" and show was held at the long-term leases. In addition, this proposed Family Resource Centre would enable people te stay in Newcastle for many of the programs an d activities they now have to -travel to Bowmanville or even Oshawa for. The issue of this proposed Resource Centre goes to Council June 17. As 1 learn more, I will pass on 10 you. If you have any questions, contact Debbie Nowlan at,786- 29632. You don't have to wait for mhe next meeting or Open House to share your concems, questions or ideas! A community Resource Centre offering family programs, and daycare is surely what is needed for the Village, to encourage a sense of belonging for our youngsters and feel for the community for residents of all ages. Citizen 's group hope fui of pro gress Lakeshoreý greenway The Citizens for a Lakeshore Greenway now envision a trail along the lakefront reaching from Port Hope into the Niagara Escarpment area. Tis concept was first proposed last year by David Crombie of mhe Royal Commnission on die Future of the Toronto Lakefront and latter by Ruth Grier, Minister of the Environment. The chairmanl of the steering committee of the Citizens group feel miat the organization can help to bring -the various municipalities together in the. effort of establishing mhe greenway. A meçting of the association is l*ting heli i Toronto on June 20 th to set the stàge for progress. Shortiy following this meeting lioal chapters are to be setup with the hope that in the fal development negotiations could begin. Ouiside, the very serions business of enrolling teddy bears kept lule tykes busy. Here, "Big Teddy" Heather Guthrie says hello to littie Jessica Abraham and her mom, Kathy, of Newcastle. There were balloons, a colouring table, and a chance to - Newcastle Public School will be hionouring its ýparent volunteers at the school with a special event, June 21. - Ail invited to the Orono and DistrictFiddle Club night, June 19, at the Newcastle- Community (Town) Hall, 7:30 p.m. For more information call 983-5188. It is nice to sece mat many of the guess how many candy bears were in the boule, flot to mention many many smiles and chuckles to boot. Organizers were happy to chat with passers-by just to let themn know of all the good work and events being sponsored by the Family Resource Centre, right here in Newcastle. local businesses in Newcastle have chosen to keep their Heritage Day gala decorations up. Streamers and Canadian flags announcing that July 1 is soon coming, itîIl be three cheers for "us good guys" on Canada Day! Hope you'll keep in toucli. Reach me at the Times Office 983- 5301 or at 786-2964. Thank you! KEnNT'S BERRY FARM ORONO Clarke 4th LUno thon West 3 Kilomotors PICK YOUR OWN BERRIES Piced Bernes by the Quart Pickers Always Wanted Cal I 983-5706 8:00 arn. - 8:00 p.m. TENNAT DUCT CLEAMING Professional Heating & Air Conditloming Duel Cleaners (416) 433-2505 "State-of-the-art Source Remioval Cleaning!' Francis R. 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