I ' Wet weather did not deter objectors Ort,no Weekly l imes, Wednesday, October 8, 1986-5 Just another indication that wet weather was not a deterant as far as those bound to have any considera tion made that low-level waste can be permanently stored in the area. Signs, painted faces of children were all the order of the day at the gate of the Port Granby waste site in the Town of Newcastle. Department concerned with excessive estate lots The Planning Department through a report by the director of planning, Terry Edwards, to the Town of Newcastle on Monday drew attention to concerns by the department as to the number of estate residential developments being being sought throughout the municipality. Edwards stated six proposals now before the department propose the creation of 229 estate residential lots.. He said there already are 14 registered plans of estate residential plans with a total of 216 lots of which 104 are still Vacant. ■ The' report also made note of a further two plans of 34 lots. The report stated the planning department was looking for'direction for'direction from council as to their perception perception of the number of estate lots..- Edwards pointed out that the Durham Regional Plan did state a limited .number of lot£ would be allowed but that no definition of S.E.A.P. to remain as members v (Continued 1 from page 1) group. When a vote was taken as to the membership of SEAP it resulted in a tie at the meeting to be broken by the chairman who supported SEAP having representation in the Umbrella Umbrella committee. A move to send the issue back to council was easily defeated. The SEAP organization was formed in the 1970s when the Port Granby community was fighting the intent by Eldorado to build a plant in the Port Granby area. John Velhuis said membership included some fifty who did live outside the municipality. The chairman and the finance committee chairman, Jasper holiday holiday are to meet to setforth a financial financial budget for the various commit- *ees of the Umbrella organization. V was pointed out that $5,000 had ""'Been granted by the Town which funds will be paid out by the^Town - on recommendation of the limited had been given. He said there was other criteria setforth as to the use of agricultural lands and other criteria but if the Ministry of Food and Agriculture do not object no action is taken on other criteria. Edwards also stated that estate residential wàs a source of revenue but on the other hand costs of services services could well result from such developments which lie outside more urban areas where services are available. Edwards also said lots in estate residential were cheaper than those developed in sub-division and tend to direct development from the urban urban areas where sub-divisions and services have been put in place. Counc. Hubbard and Terry Edwards Edwards are to arrange a meeting of council members to further, discuss the concerns as expressed in the planning report to committee. organization. Sam Cureatz ' attended the meeting and- in addressing the meeting pointed to the action he, had taken to date in corresponding , with both ministers of the federal government and the provincial government. Cureatz suggested he meet on a monthly basis with the committee and that Howard Sheppard should be included as well as Allan Lawrence. The Umbrella organization gave approval to have representation present at a possible forum being planned by the Clarke High School Parent organization relating to Eldorado's proposal. The meeting is proposed for November 9th. It is the intent of the group to have Eldorado Resources also present. WANT ADS 983-5301 Exhibit of excellence at Museum vn view at the Clarke Township Museum until October 28th (held over from September): an exhibit of ladies' silk fashions for fall, including including an 1887 wedding outfit in silk and velvet - boned bodice, with 21' wasit (let out from 20"), bustled skirt, and velvet mantelette lined with quilted satin. Of interest to Bowman ville people is a blue silk outfit belonging to Mrs. Kate McGill, who played the organ at one of the churches in Bowman ville for many years. Can anyone tell us which church that would have been? The Museum is at Kirby on Hwy 35/115, and is open weekdays - except except Wednesdays 12 - 5, and weekends and holiday Mondays 2-5. Interested in creating your orfh floral decorations? Because of its popularity we are offering our Floral Arranging Course again. L earn the basics in fresh and silk flower design. Phone for details 983-5291. Limited enrolment. Classes begin week of October 20th. The APPLE BLOSSOM SHOP 983-5291 FALL CLEARANCE Of: ALL IN-STOCK IVIOWERS , * ( I », f . » . LAWN-BOY MORE THAN A MOWER ROLPH Main Street, Orono (Dominion) HARDWARE Rhone 983-5207