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The sign of Spring has sprung Lambs are a definite sign of spring spring and this was the case last week when two of a set of triplets paid a visit to Rolph Hardware. They were a delightful attraction for a couple of days on their visit. And well fed they were too with Josie Taylor and Carol Hendry, on this occasion, bottle-feeding the youngsters. / February 22, 1989 Estate Residential plan referred for completion of staff report An Official Plan Amendment and Rezoning application submitted submitted to the Town of Newcastle by James C. Reynaert to allow fourteen fourteen estate residential lots in Concession Concession 7, former Township of Clarke has been referred back to planning staff for a further report. The application was a subject of a public meeting held on Monday at the General Purpose committee. It was noted in the staff report that all agencies had yet to respond with their comments on t(ie application. Elva Reid in speaking against the approval of the application pointed out that her family had started farming farming in the area in 1832 and still continues to farm in the area. She said she was registering a resounding resounding objectidn to the proposal and noted that there were another 960 acres assembled in the area for similar development. Reid said if the application was given approval by council it was a green light for others. She said the long-term impact was not known and there was need for further ' study. She also said the proposal was not compatible with adjacent land uses. She submitted a petition with 67 signatures of those opposed to the application and a further 350 named named petition from the Oshawa Ski Club. Julien Rowan called on the committee committee to reject the application stating it was a serious mistake. He said it was precedent setting and there existed a lack of planning. "This is the time for council to take a stand", he said and further stated there were many conservation items to be considered.- Rowan said the proposal, if approved, approved, would lead to piece-meal development and that time was needed to complete a study of the area. Kathy Guzelje, in speaking to the. committee said the Regional Official Official Plan noted that the area was to remain, as much as possible, in a natural state and that studies would be undertaken. She said she would have concerns as to the future of the area until such time as a stud} was completed. ■ Counc. Harare stated that the Town was seeking a study to be undertaken by the Region of Durham. She also noted that the application would have to proceed through the process. Charles Morrison, president of the Oshawa Ski Club, said the club opposed the application. He noted the club had a membership of 5000 and a waiting list of 2000. He said there was a concern on planning and the protection of the environment. environment. He also noted that the club operated night . skiing and with grooming and snow-making it was a 24 hour operation. He said there were noises to the operation. Mrs. S. Weyrich said she had lived lived in the area for 18 years and they had a farm operation. She said others should have the opportunity to live in the area but not at the cost of the environment. She said she did have concerns for the southwest southwest corner as to the protection of the environment in that particular area. Counc. Harare said this concern had been noted and would be taiten care of. Roy Forrester commended council council in calling for a study of the area (Continued page 3) Happenings 1 . , , EUCHRE RESULTS FOR FEBRUARY 15TH The eucljre results for the Orono Town Hall were: High score was Charlie Finnic with 97; Ray Rester with 88; Leta McAllister with 87; Paul Mucha and Reg Elliott each with 84. Low score for the evening was Ray Goode. Winners of the draw were Vi Hayward, Bob Shelley, Pearl Clarke and Don Thompson.' Euchre is every Wednesday Wednesday night at 8:00 p.ni. Ladies please bring lunch. BIG BROTHERS ASSOC. HOLD ORIENTATION MEETING The Big Brothers Association of Newcastle will be holding an Orientation Meeting on Thursday, February 23rd at 7:00 p.m.„ 133 Church Street, Bowman ville. Interested in being a Big Brother? Come to an informal evening and talk with Big Brothers over coffee and donuts. Find out what being a Big Brother is all about! WINNERS OF GUESS THE HEARTS CONTEST From the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce the winner was Irene Bisaillon of Orono, number of hearts in the oil & vinegar set were 575 arid she had guessed 550 hearts. Winner at the Orono Weekly Times was Bev Wakefield of Orono, number of hearts in our jar were 277 and Bev had guessed 250. Residential plan for Mosport Park denied Mosport Park got only half a loaf on Monday when the Town of Newcastle General Purpose committee committee gave approval for the development of a recreational node but denied a proposal for 174 residential lots. The development was proposed to take place at Mosport in the north-west corner of the former Township of Clarke. The Town's planning staff found no difficulty with the recreational development plan. The plan included included an oval dirt track, à drag strip, family amusement area, Go. Kart track, campground, golf course and ski runs. Mosport was denied what they called an intermittant/seasonal residential development of 174 lots. Mosport claimed they could control the occupancy of the dwellings to only intermittant use and that permanent permanent occupancy would not be permitted. Town staff however said to control control such a scheme would be impossible impossible and that over time the pressure would persist for permanent permanent occupancy. Bernard; Kamin, president of Mosport, said Mosport was considered considered a national and international (Continued page 3) Considering plans for Bowmanville lakefront The Town of Newcastle is considering considering the possibility of one of two Options which may be followed as to development in the Port Darlington Darlington area in south Bowmanville. This could lead to a Waterfront Development Scheme in a passive recreation approach or an active mixed use approach. Although a report was before council members on Monday the matter was taken to a camera meeting for discussion. The passive' recreational approach approach would be a development of the Town itself but according to the report it would require considerable public expenditure and as well as a lengthy period of time. The lands in the area come under a number of ownerships by private individuals, the Conservation Authority, the Region of Durham and the Harbour Commission. The second option that, could be followed would involve considerable considerable private involvement for some of the development with the Town being party to some form of passive development and an area (Continued page 3) Has the lost been found? Last week Bernie Martin advertised advertised the loss of one nineteen year old mustache. The advertisement raised a few eyebrows and we were told we had made a mistake that the ad jhould possibly have read one 19 year old mustang. Some of Bernie's friends gifted him a replica last week . . . but it's not the same states Bernie. We suspect the original was shaved shaved off. A mountain of garbage Last week Laidlaw Waste' Systems (Durham) Ltd. held an Open House in the Orono Hall at which time they presented their plans for infilling of the existing site off Stapleton Road, The proposal is expected to be submitted, in the near future to the Ministry of the Environment. Environment. Laidlaw is intending to make ' application for approval " under the' Environmental Protection Protection Act. laoidlaw wishes to extend, the life of the existing site for another two ' years for a total of 312,000 tonnes, laidlaw is anxious to provide service for Durham Region. This application is separate from an intended'application for a 117 acre expansion.