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RONO WEEKLY TIMES_ Serving East Clarington and beyond since 1937 650 GSTincluded Wednesday July 9, 1997 Won't stand much longer Orono Cat World seeks rezoning Wolfram Klose, owner of the Orono Cat world is proposing to expand the exist- ing Cat World in the number of uses. The application before council now, proposes the development of a camp- ground area upon which three trailers for accommodations, one trailer for washrooms and one trailer for education pur- poses have already been locat- ed. Total persons housed within the accommodation trailers is 69 at any one time. These camping accommoda- tions are designed specifically for the visitors to the Orono Exotic Cat World. Justinian Scott Creed, Educational Director at the Exotic Cat World told council these facilities were designed to accommodate children for overnight safari camps. Creed reminded council that many parents who drop off their children at the camp seek ser- vices from local businesses. Though the camp is intended for children, adult counselors do accompany these children on overnight camping trips, therefore the camp could not be made exclusively for children. Mayor Hamre wanted assurances that the camp would not turn into a "beer drinking, hooting and holler- ing affair." Klose assured the mayor that there would be no wild parties at his camp ground. There was no shortage of "sidewalk inspectors" this past week as the demolition of the old Orono Hotel progressed. By Thursday the walls had been cut loose, and the back portion was tom away. On Newcastle South residents were in attendance at Monday's council meeting to voice their objection to the rezoning of portions of the waterfront to accommodate phase 2 of the Port of Newcastle Development. The general feeling was to see how phase one would look like upon completion before deciding to go ahead and Monday the front wall was leaning out onto the street ready to come down. The owner of the demoli- tion company commented on the huge local interest in the work being carried out, and approve phase 2. A represen- tative of the Bond Head Community Association, told council be hoped they would dig in their heals and not allow any more development on the water-front. Residents also fear that the 250 unit hotel the developer would like to have built in this phase would be used as a casi- no. When Bill Daniels, how happy people are to see the building destroyed cpm- pletely. By presstime on Tuesday the top corner of the front wall was in the dumpster. President of the Kaitlin group was asked by Councillor Scott if a casino was in his plans he said, no application has been made yet for a charity casino but he would welcome such an application. Dr. Campbell told council that a 250 unit hotel would do nothing to preserve this jewel by the lake. It will no longer be the only small rural har- bour on the north side of Lake Ontario. Dr. Campbell also raised concerns he had about the Kaitlin group living up to commitments they have made in the past. The model home built on a property owned by the Kaitlin Group at the corner of Clarke and Baldwin Sts. was being illegally used as a sales office. This practice continued till charges were laid by the Municipality. Mr. Daniels stated he did not think they did anything wrong. Paul Scott of 514 Mill St. said, "That area is now enjoyed by the people who live there. You will be taking that away". Mayor Hamre told all pre- (continued page 3) Municipality to buy Lions Centre for Older Adults Council decided Monday to purchase the Lions Centre and transform it into a Senior Adult Centre. The town has agreed to pay the Lions Club $425,000 for their property on Beech Ave.. With building upgrades to the tune of $912,000 and $12,750 in GST, the Older Adult Centre is expected to cost the munici- pality $1,349.750. The Lions Centre was not the preferred location of the Older Adults Centre Committee. They would have much preferred the brand new building proposed by Rice/Daros on the Church St. site. Up until three weeks ago council was also favouring the Rice/Daros proposal till Rice/Daros did not meet staff conditions of providing a let- ter of credit. This condition must be met by all developers and Rice/Daros chose to ignore it. At the same time the Lions club offered their building for sale to the Municipality with no condi- tions other than hall bookings be accommodated. After renovations. the Older Adults will have 12,000 sq. fi. ofspace on one floor of the Lions Centre. The second floor will stay as it is and con- tinue to operate as a day care centre. In her comments prior to the vote being taken, the Mayor said, "Mr. Stockwell (CAO) has assured me we will have a safe, functional and classy building. It's been a long, hard process, thanks for hanging in." At the General Purpose and Administration Portion of Monday's council meeting, Don Welsh congratulated council, "After eight years council has decided to make another community centre, not an Older Adult Centre, at the cost of $1.3 million." Mr. Welsh and the Older Adult Centre Committee do not believe the building can be fixed up for $912,000. They also feel it is wrong not to install an elevator making the building accessible to every- one. "We cannot support this decision," said Mrs. Sissons, "it will take a long time before seniors will use the facility". Mayor Hamre assured the committee that this centre will be exclusively for seniors' use. Staff will now meet with the Older Adult Centre Committee to get their input as to floor plan, then go to an architect to have plans drawn up. CORRECTION The picture on our front page last week of the firework display in Newcastle was courtesy of Newcastle Photographic. Volume 61, Number 26 Mayor wishes Kaitlin group would take a holiday Happenings.. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL AT ORONO UNITED CHURCH July 21 to 25. For ages 5 to 12. Includes bible stories , crafts, songs, snacks and games. To register call Donna Morrison 983- 9107 or the church office 983-5502. RED CROSS BLOOD DONOR CLINICS Wednesday, July 16th from 12:30 to 7:30 at Bowmanville Lions Centre. An extra clinic will follow on Thurs., July 31 from 4 - 8. MILLBROOK ONTARIO SUMMER CRAFT SHOW Saturday, July 12, 1997 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Millbrook Arena Admission $2.00 - children free. JAZZ IN JULY FEATURING THE 'JAZZ CATS' Orono United Church - Friday, July 18 at 8:00 p.m. 3rd ANNUAL "KIDS SUMMER ADVENTURE" Crossroads Christian Assembly, 978 North St., Newcastle, hosts a Kids Summer Adventure" program, August 26 - 30 from c a.m. to noon daily. Register early by calling 987-9955. Daily registration fee of $1 per child.