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( Pace 10 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, December 9,1998 Section Two Horticulture Society Presents Awards by I. Challice Quote - "Sometimes we must become the hands of Christ, by making a phone call to a sick and shut-in, sending Christmas Cards to friends afar. Sometimes wc do so only when we give of ourselves, in this busy world." Sympathy to Mr. Clare Gunter in the loss of a dear friend, his brother-in-law Mr. Goldsworlh Hinton, Carrying Place. Funeral was held Thursday, December 3. Sympathy also to friends and family of the late Mrs. Grace Cochrane, a long time Orono resident, later years in Strathavcn Lifecare Centre. She passed away Thursday, December 3. Buriel from Northcult- Elliott Funeral Home. The Challice families enjoyed Sunday, November 29 at Chemong Lodge, Peterborough for a dinner party to honor Mr and Mrs. John Killeen in their 40th wedding anniversary and also John's 70th birthday. Their Bowmanville friends send congratulations. Friends were present from Ottawa, Oshawa, Toronto, Peterborough. John and Margaret were longtime residents residents of Bowmanville and now live on Selwyn Rd. Lakefield. Town Hall Card Party Charlie Campbell 94, Marion Staples and Marion Sears 85, Robert Bubar 79, Wilma Kirk 78. Low score - Bernice Partner. Lucky draws - Martha Clarke, Elaine Doty, Bernice Partner, Joyce Cowan, Francis Cathcart, Lorna Crocket and Shirley Bubar. A good crowd attended the Heather Rebekah Bazaar on Saturday, December 5 and an attractive display at the baking tables, the craft tables and always the candy and sweets display. A large selection at the "penny sale" table and the big winners are Quilt - Nancy Graham, Bowmanville, Sheet set - Barbara Simpson, Bailieboro, pretty doll - Mary Thompson, Newcastle. Congratulations to all! U.C.W. News Unit #3 of Orono United gathered at the home of Mrs. Margaret Gunter for our usual Christmas party, Tuesday, December 1. A delicious pot luck dinner held in recreation room downstairs, and all beautifully beautifully decorated for season! Isabelle gave the blessing blessing and everyone enjoyed Orono News the bountiful meal. Thanks given to Margaret and co- hostess Donna for their hospitality! hospitality! Following dinner a short "In Memoriam" was read, in memory of our lost, long lime member, Mrs. Ruth Allin. At this time, each member member brings an item for program. program. Verses, readings and memories. Our Christmas project this year was, gifts to "Clarington Youth Group" in Bowmanville. We were thrilled to have former member, Mrs. Eileen Billings, with us from Strath Manor as guest. She brought greetings to all and expressed how happy she was to be again with us. Merry Christmas to all. Orono Horticulture Meeting The latest meeting was held in the church, Thursday, December 3, with a large crowd for the delicious delicious pot luck dinner. Tables looked pretty with baskets of red apples and sprigs of green. President Carol Mostert welcomed everyone and Reverend Mcrvyn Russell gave the blessing. Head table guests, Reverend and Mrs. Russell, Mrs. Mary Novak, representing representing Clarington Council, Mr. Ken Love, District director; Mr. and Mrs. Kathleen Petrie, 2nd Vice O.H.A.; Mr and Mrs. Mostert Pres.; Lorna Atkins Sec.; Mrs. Flo Sharpe, Treasurer. The Christmas show was lovely and so colourful. Best in Show - Shelley Etmanski, Most Points in Show - Minnie Zegers, Most Points throughout the year - Minnie Zegers, Most entries by new exhibitor - Trudy Douma, Port Hope. A new award this year. Ontario Horticulture Association Society Presidents Award went to Isabelle Challice, long time member of 40 years and service in many areas. Mary Novak brought greetings from the Mayors office and congratulated the society for keeping our village village beautiful. Kathleen Petrie 2nd O.H.A. Pres, brought greetings and messages messages from the parent organization! organization! Mr. Ken Love brought welcome from district district 1 of which there are 12 societies. Orono will be host society next April for district district 17 Convention. Lucky draws were held and the president invited folks to help themselves to apples and again thanked everyone. Our music guests were introduced by Isabelle. Our special entertainment consisted consisted of our very own youthful young folks choir under the direction of organist Mary Clare McKinnon, and leader, Mrs. Donna Morrison. They have talent galore and arc really excellent. The next entertainers, "The Douglas Dance Group", also offered an excellent display of talent, featuring different ages and different dances. Scottish and Irish. The audience really really showed their appreciation. appreciation. Ken Love installed new 1999 horticultural executive. executive. President - Carol Mostert, Vice President - Lorna Atkins, Treasurer - Flora Sharpe and 1999 directors for 1 year and 2 years. Christmas Tree Lights. The Orono Sunday School is decorating an outside Christmas Tree and need help to change the bulbs from clear to coloured. The bulbs, can be in memory of or dedicated to family and friends. For more information information please contact Donna Morrison 983-9107. Sunday, December 13, White Gift Service at Kirby 9:30 a.m. White Gift Service and Christmas Pageant at Orono 11 a.m. Lunch follows the Orono Service and the congregation congregation is asked to bring square/cookies etc. Our White Gift donations donations are going to the Salvation Army in Bowmanville. This year they have requested donations donations of stuffing mix, cranberry cranberry sauce, foods to complete complete a turkey dinner, and treats for the children. They also need gifts suitable for 7-10 years of age and mitts and gloves for teenagers. Sunday evening, December 13, Black Light Christmas Puppet Show "Angels Aware". Presented by St. Mark's Puppet Players Youth Group, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Kirby Church. Refreshments and free -will offering. Friday, December 18, Community Christmas Concert at the Orono Town Hall, 7 p.m. Hosted by Orono and Kirby Churches. Please bring donations for the mitten tree. Sunday, December 20, Regular services at Kirby 9:30 a.m. and Orono 11 a.m. © Ontario The Order of Ontario An exceptional honour for exceptional people Each year, the Government of Ontario honours a select number of its most exceptional citizens with The Order of Ontario. This prestigious award recognizes Ontarians who have demonstrated excellence and outstanding achievement on an international, nation- til or provincial level - in any field of endeavour. We are looking for people whose contributions have benefited society here in Ontario and elsewhere. People such as former Lieutenant Governor, the Honourable Lincoln M. Alexander, astronaut Roberta Bondar, film maker Norman Jewison and dancer Karen Kain - are till past recipients of The Order. If you know of someone whose great achievements should be recognized recognized with The Order of Ontario, please call Ontario Honours and Awards at (416) 314-7526 to request a nomination form. Or write: Ontario Honours and Awards Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation 4th Floor, 77 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Ontario M7A 2R9 Nomination forms are also available on the ministry Web site at: www.gov.on.ca/mczcr Nominations close January 29,1999. Thursday, December 24, Christmas Eve Service at Orono 7 p.m. Christmas Poinsellias. If you wish to make a donation donation of money' towards the purchase of a poinsettia or wish to give a plant please contact Donna Scott at 983- 5026. U.C.W. #1 meets for a pot luck lunch, 12 noon, Wednesday, December 9. Please bring a guest. Kirby Announcements Mitten Tree. Once again the story of the Mitten' Tree will be told on Sunday, December 13 and donations of hats, mitts, and socks will be taken during the Advent season. Gift Baskets. Wc will be packing gift baskets on Sunday, December 20 for our shut-in friends. If you know of someone who would appreciate receiving a basket please let Isabel or Marlene know. Donations of fruit, candies, home baking, etc. would be appreciated as well as small, wooden orange boxes. Horticulture Society Winners Many beautiful entries were displayed at the Orono Horticultural Society's annual Christmas Show held last week, and prizes were awarded for all categories. Some of the prize recipients were Trudy Douma (right) who won for "Most Points for a New Member" and Shelley Etmanskie (centre) who won for "Most Points in Show" and "Judge's Choice." Isabelle Challice (left) displays the Ontario Horticultural Society's President's Award certificate she received during the annual annual meeting in recognition of her service to the Horticultural Society. « Ontario Municipal Board Commission des affaires municipales de rOntario PL970051 PL957107 Ontario At the request ot the various parties, the Regional Municipality ol Durham, has referred to the Ontario Municipal Board under subsection 17(24) and 17(33) of the Planning Act, R.S.0.1990, c.P. 13, as amended, portions of the Official Plan for the Municipality of Clarington as they apply to the specific policies or land use designations within the Plan Referral No. 3 by Courtice Heights Developments Region's File No. LOPA-C-96-001 OMB File No. 0970004 (OMB Case No. PL970051) JL Courtice Heights Developments has appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board under subsection 34 (11) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 13 from Council's refusal or neglect to enact a proposed amendment to Zoning By-Law 84-63 of the Municipality of Clarington to rezone land respecting Part Lot 28, Concession 3 from Agricultural (A) and Environmental Protection (EP) to Urban Residential type One (R1), Urban Residential Type Two (R2) and Urban Residential Type Three (R3) to permit the proposed plan ol subdivision OMB File No. Z950164 (OMB Case No. PL957107) JL Courtice Heights Developments has appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board under subsection 34 (11) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 13, from Council's refusal or neglect to enact a proposed amendment to Zoning By-Law 84-63 of the former Town of Newcastle (now in the Municipality of Clarington) to rezone land respecting Part Lot 27, Concession 3 from Agricultural (A) and Environmental Protection (EP) to Urban Residential Type One (R1), Holding Urban Residential Type One ((H)R1), Urban Residential Type Two (R2) and Holding Urban Residential Type Two ((H)R2) to permit the proposed plan of subdivision OMB File No. Z950165 (OMB Case No. PL957107) JL At the request of Courtice Heights Developments, the Regional Municipality of Durham has referred to the Ontario Municipal Board under subsection 22 (1) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 13, Council's refusal or neglect to enact a proposed amendment to the Official Plan for the former Town of Newcastle (now the Municipality of Clarington) to redesignate land at the northeast corner ol Courtice Road and Highway 2 from Residential and Hazard to Residential and associated uses to facilitate the approval of two proposed plans of subdivision Region's File No. OPA92-N/0007 OMB File No. 0960140 (OMB Case No. PL957107) JL Courtice Heights Developments has appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board under subsection 22 (7) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 c.P. 13, as amended, from Council's refusal or neglect to enact a proposed amendment to the Official Plan for the Municipality ol Clarington to modify housing targets for the Courtice Urban area, housing and population targets for the Hancock neighbourhood, and to remove the medium density designation in the northwest corner of the Hancock neighbourhood to facilitate the approval of two proposed plans of subdivision Region's File No. D09.COPA.97.007 OMB File No. 0980028 (OMB Case No. PL957107) JL At the request of Courtice Heights Developments, the Regional Municipality of Durham has referred to the Ontario Municipal Board, under subsection 51 (15) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 13, a proposed plan of subdivision on lands composed of Part Lot 27, Concession 3, In the former Town of Newcastle (now the Municipality of Clarington) Region's File No. 18T-92014 OMB File No. S960055 (OMB Case No. PL957107) _ JL At the request of Courtice Heights Developments; the Regional' Municipality" of 'Durham has'referred to the Ontario Municipal Board,- under subsection 51 (15) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 13, a proposed plan of subdivision on lands composed of Part Lot 28, Concession 3, in the Municipality of Clarington Region's File No. 18T-94027 OMB File No. S960058 (OMB Case No. PL957107) JL APPOINTMENT FOR HEARING The Ontario Municipal Board hereby appoints MONDAY, the 11TH day of JANUARY 1999, at the hours of 10:30 O'CLOCK (LOCAL TIME) In the forenoon at the COUNCIL CHAMBERS, MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON, 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, for the hearing of these matters. All parties and participants should attend at the start of the hearing at the time and date Indicated, irrespective of the number of days scheduled. Hearing dates are firm - adjournments will not be granted except in the most serious circumstances, and only in accordance with the Board's Practice Direction Number 6. If you do not attend and are not represented at this hearing, the Board may proceed in your absence and you will not be entitled to any further notice of the proceedings. In the event the decision is reserved, persons taking part in the hearing and wishing a copy of the decision may request a copy from the presiding Board member or, in writing, from the Board. Such decision will be mailed to you when available. * Pour recevoir des services en français, veuillez communiquer avec la Division des audiences au (416) 326-6800, au moins 25 jours civils avant la date fixée pour l'audience. DATED at Toronto, this 23rd day of November, 1998. * ACTING SECRETARY EXPLANATORY NOTE This hearing relates to Official Plan policies, zoning by-laws and subdivision applications for two plans of subdivision In the north Courtice area (Hancock neighbourhood). The two subdivisions are located in the area north of Nash Road, east of Courtice Road, and west of Hancock Road (a map is shown below). A number of private appeal files by Claret Investments and Uvalde Investment Co. (Courtice Heights Developments) have been consolidated with appeal files relating to municipal approvals. The Board is being asked to consider Official Plan policies, allowing a total population of 2900 for the Hancock neighbourhood, with resulting adjustments to the housing targets for the Hancock neighbourhood and Courtice urban area. The southern parcel of land (Part Lot 27) Is the subject of a proposed zoning by-law and subdivision approval for 110 residential dwelling units in single detached and semi-detached houses. The northern parcel of land (Part Lot 28) Is the subject of a proposed zoning by-law and subdivision approval for 151 residential dwelling units In single detached and semi-detached houses. jL /18T-94Q21~ Q: let LOCATION MAP LOT 28 LOT 27 33 ZC. ra ^50 77 i 18T-92014 $$ " T- l wHBroad -!==! ro C CN COURTICE KEY MAP HANCOCK fc****fl neighbourhood COURTICE HEIGHTS DEVELOPMENTS SITES