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Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, October 25,1989-3 1st Birthday TERRIBLE TYLER My mom and dad Debbie and Larry Lord (nee Colvin) take good care of me and I can wrestle with my big brother Christopher. I live in St. Andrews, N.B. and I like visiting with my Grandma and Pa Colvin in Orono, Ontario. I have Great Grandma and Pa Colvin and Great Grandma Bullock who live in Oshawa, Ontario. 1 must not forget my Grandma and Pa Lord who live on Deer Island, N.B. 1 have lots of aunts and uncles too and 1 love to tease little girls. Have a happy day! Councillors upbeat over ecomonic development (Continued from page 1) as they appear today. Kotseff topped the report off reading a letter from a Taiwan enterprise involved in import/export import/export which has purchased 23 acres of industrial land in the Town of Newcastle and is to begin their office office building in 1990. The firm spoke of the many contacts contacts it will have further enhancing Newcastle bids for further economic development. Counc. Deegan said the Town can't stop with just one mission to the Pacific Rim and must consider, going other places to place Newcastle Newcastle on the map. He said he hoped the program had the support of all council. Counc. Hannah said he could see the Town going further and that the efforts this year had paid off. Counc. Stapleton said he was supportive of the program but did want to be kept advised of what is happening. He said The was telephoned about a news report in the Oshawa Times concerning a hotel on Golf Course Road. "I knew nothing about it", he said. "1 want to keep in touch, I don't want to be in the dark," he said. Counc. Wotten was also supportive supportive of the efforts and said the Town did need industry. Counc. Hamre said that she could find nothing about the hotel- convention centre proposal either. She said the department will be submitting submitting update reports as the one received today on a regular basis. As to the Hong Kong trip she said Newcastle did well and were complimented complimented in their organization and presentation by representative of the federal government. Mayor Hubbard said she felt good generally about council's efforts efforts and commented they had an up-scale video and other material with which to work. The Mayor also said if people wish to participate in the program they would be welcomed. She noted that confidentiality was most important. important. "Council is.-looking good", she said. In referring to the hofèj/conven- tion centre she said it was not put on paper as it has not been prësented officially to the Town. She said she had heard people are looking. 75 new jobs created •in Newcastle so far in '89 The Economic Development activity activity Status report submitted to council members Monday outlined the activities undertaken this year in encouraging industrial development for the Town of Newcastle, The report points out that the program is co-ordinated through the office of the Mayor, the Chief Administrative Officer, the Director Director of Planning and Development and through Ms. Cynthia Van- Dint en, who has recently been assigned to the Town's Strategic < Planning Branch. This group meets regularly formulating formulating a comprehensive economic development and industrial industrial marketing strategy with existing existing businesses, smaller industrial prospects and interests from the Pacific Rim. The report outlines activities and programs undertaken in compiling information on all aspects required to interest business and industry from industrial land inventory to a Characterization Map which is to be completed latter this year. The report'also outlined activities in memberships and trade shows during the first nine months. It also referred to tours for interested parties parties being undertaken and pointed out that some very large firms had shown an interest in the Town. The report states that 23 serious prospects resulted' from the Pacific Rim visit and that follow-ups are being persued by both parties. The report also mentioned many visits as a result of the Hong Kong trip which had happened up to September. Environment plays big part in subdivision denial The environment played a big roll on Monday in a decision of the General Purpose committee to turn aside a proposed official plan amendment and rezoning application. application. Council members turned down an application for some 82 town houses and a commercial complex which had been proposed in the east end of Bowmanyille, abutting on King Street and across from the Bowman ville Mall- The committee received three delegations would . expressed concerns concerns for the environment and water run-off from the development development to the Soper Creek. They also expressed concern for the loss of trees. : It was pointed out that revisions had been made as to the en vironmental concerns through the use of detention ponds and settling ponds and that these revisions had been approved by the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Conservation Conservation Authority. The holding ponds it was stated would hold up to a 100 year storm with a Regional storm intended to ruri-over. Coun. Stapleton also said he objected objected to the fact that the developer had moved into the Town put up a sign and pre-sold homes before, seeking the amendments to allow the development. He also said the ponds would be a liability for the town. The committee denied the application application although the planning department had recommended approval approval of the amendments. Tales Told Twice 1942 Orono I.O.O.F. install new officers officers with Harry Davey, NG, G, Watson VG, W.J. Riddel, recording recording secretary; J.H. Walsh, fin. sec.; and E. Rainey, treasurer. Red Cross Tea meeting at which donations were accepted for boxes for the boys overseas. Ice Cream banned in Great Britain Britain until the end of the war. Large congregation at Park Street United Church for anniversary anniversary with Rev. Wm, Stirling guest speaker. Mrs. R, H. Brown organist The report outlined a number of types of industries that are considering considering or have made relocation plans in the Town of Newcastle. These included import-export trade business; textile and garment manufacturers, tourist facilities; automotive parts and supplies manufacturers; and office and industrial industrial buildings to provide space for small and medium size businesses. The report referred to a cost of $54,700 for the Hong Kong trip. It is noted that during the year to date some 75 new jobs have been created in the Town of Newcastle. In outlining those industries who have located in Newcastle in 1989 the report listed: Crothers Limited in the Courtice Industrial Park along with Brandon Kitchens, Railside Steel Fabricating and Custom Trailer Manufacturing on Port Darlington Road. In total these firm have added some 92,000 square feet in the industrial areas. Industrial development in new construction in 1989 has totaled $38.8 million of which St. Mary's Cement is the largest at a value some over $25 million. Commercial value added this year amounts to $2.3 million. The report states that for the first time Newcastle has been placed on the map both in the Greater Toronto Toronto Area as well as internationally. It states that the efforts should be ongoing and maintained in the longer term to reap full benefits. "In the long term this should contribute to the development of a more balanced assessment base", states the report. ' < Mayor Hubbard said they had recently met with the Assessment department and that this year assessment growth had reached $4.5 million but some 86 percent was attributed attributed to residential growth. She said this activity puts a greater burden on residential assessed properly. properly. and choir leader. Womens' Temperance Union elect Mrs. Howard Walsh president. president. 1956 Pre-school Polio vaccine clinic held in Orono. Orono ' explorers forego Hallowe'en candy to provide funds for Overseas Mission. Gail Willis elected president of Orono Mission Band, Fay Nicholson, vice-president. Other elected included Jean Tamblyn, Cathryn Hooey, Sharon Willis. Rita Barr, pianist. Stanley Ball wins Oddfellows' draw, a new Chevrolet .* I vison Tampblyn elected president president of Orono Band. Band was accepting accepting new members to the local organization. : 1969 Bonnie Partner, Jackie Stickier, Trade Stutt and Lynn Eowery were team' captains for flag football at Orono Public. Reading increased at Clarke Library to 1556 books in September compared to 1210 the previous year. Heather Rebekah Lodge elect new officers with Hazel Stapleton NG and Julie Jackson VG. Russ Honey,. M.P., appointed parliamentary secretary to Indian Affairs and Northern Development department. Appointment by Pierre Trudeau. , Rhonda Johnson, Harry de Jonge, Leslie Miklos, Becky Lee winners in Lars Carlson's orienteering orienteering event. Gordon Young still dumping cattle cattle viscera and parts in gravel pit after receiving a cease and desist order from Clarke Township. New Township by-law opens more building lots in Clarke Township. Reeve Roy Foster stated it was necessary to clear up the lots which had been purchased to build upon. The lots must be distinct and under separate ownership. 1978 Farm fire causes $150,000 in damages. Farm owned by Mr. and Mrs. Russell Best west of Hampton on Taunton Road. The Town of Newcastle had risen by 28 in past year to 32,006. Fund raising committee for new Orono Arena and Community Centre Centre had raised $170,000 from general public ï A further $70,000 being sought. - , Thirty-three on ballot for Town of Newcastle and Boards of Education. Education. Robert Dykstra and Garnet ■Rickard seek election as mayor. On the municipal ticket in Ward Three; Bill Clarke, Ted Woodyard and Alf Gray for regional council; Larry Pooler and Keith Barr for local council. CLARKE NEWCASTLE PROGRESSIVE CONSERVATIVE ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING and POT LUCK SUPPER FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10,1989 6:00 p.m. ODDFELLOWS HALL Church Street, Orono Please Bring Hot main dish or salad or dessert Guest Speakers: . Your Parliamentary Representatives ROSS STEVENSON M.P. Federal Riding of Durham . SAM CUREATZ M.P.P. Provincial Riding of Durham East 1990 MEMBERSHIPS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR FOR CURRENT AND NEW MEMBERS - OcL 25, Nov. i, 8, ap CLARKE HIGH SCHOOL PARENTS' NIGHT Thursday, October 26th, 1989 . 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. All parents are invited,to come and discuss their student's report with the teachers NORTHUMBERLAND AND NEWCASTLE BOARD OF EDUCATION "Leaders in Learning"