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Surprise Continued from page 2 downtown revitalization. But a pretty face alone is a whistle and a drive-by. The work is in getting people to stop, stay and return. How will you do it? Look at out-of-the-way -Warkworth or Bloomfield. They have worked hard to invite folks to visit their very interesting and unusual shops. THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX! How about: - a seasonal weekend festival festival (market) with carts selling the unique or unusual handcrafted handcrafted jewelry, knitwear, garden garden produce; art, etc. - buskers on street comers - outdoor cafe spots - Speakers' Comer revisited - making each shop distinctive distinctive and special I'm sure the Orono DBIA has put much thought into the new slogan "Be Surprised". Now it behooves you to take up the challenge. The Doubleday dictionary meaning meaning for "surprise" is "to cause to feel wonder or astonishment, astonishment, esp. because unusual or unexpected". A tall order. Go for it! Surprise us! Sylvie Parker Orono Lifestyle Continued from front its of this application. The Municipality is proposing that they acquire a portion of the remaining, 18 acres of this site, from the expansion to Bennett Road, for a municipal park. with your Kids in Orono 905-983-5002 In 2002, Wilmot Creek submitted an application to amend the Durham Regional Official Plan to expand the, boundaries of. their community community to the north, to accommodate accommodate approximately 450 additional additional homes. This plan would involve expanding the Bow- manville Urban Area to include the lands between the railway corridor, Highway 35/115, Highway 401 and Bennett Road. This application application is still being considered by the Region as part of the their Official Plan Review. The expansion area for this latest application is within the Bowmanville Urban Area boundary. VWIQB COJTCRIVfl imtéy eNI&ht; Concerts in the f{ CektotioD o! Local Talc The 2005 Newcastle Village Concerts Series was a huge success, with over 300 people attending the grand finale on August 30. It couldn't be done without the generous support of our sponsors and we would like to extend a huge "Thank You"! Municipality of Clarington Clark Family Chiropractic Drs. Rod McArthur & Fiona Hodkinson, Family Dentistry Freedom 55 - Dwight and Deria Hickson Valentine R. Lovekin - Lovekin Law Mark Hendrikx, G A. Mike's Place Ltd. Variety Store Money Concepts Newcastle - John Bugelli • | Newcastle and District Chamber of Commerce Newcastle Business Improvement Association (BIA) Newcastle Block Ltd. ; v Newcastle Dental Office - Dr. Boris Kostiuk / T h isr ' y- iL h >Li ]' " ; Newcastle Funeral Home. Bwcastie ruilCMM nuiuc. :v ; y.yyvtyr." - Newcastle Pharmacy f; Newcastle Veterinary Clinic Royal LePage/Frank Real Estate : Masood Vatandoust » Organizing Committee Charlie Trim Ron Hope Regional Councillor Stedman's/Sears Bonnie Cowle Joyce Kufta Entertainment Newcastle Funeral Home See you next year! Main Street, Orono Proprietors: Gary, Carol & Cory Vrcekcr • Wedding Cafes • ,v ;. • Cake s for a\\ Occasions • Pastries - Donuts - Pies • Bread & Buns 905-983-9779 Closed Si i u du y mid Monday The entrance to the Kovacs Gravel Pit is currently located on Murphy Road. Opposition Continued from front relocated to Regional Road 20. While the Region of Durham have initially indicated indicated they don't want the entrance moved, Patterson told councillors, "We are willing willing to work with the Region and the Municipality to find the best entrance that is safe and efficient for the pit." "The . existing pit and expansion lands are in an area identified for high' quality aggregate resources," Patterson Patterson stated. She went on to explain that as 60 per cent of aggregate costs are related to transportation, expansion of the Kovacs pit will provide an additional supply of good quality aggregate for Clarington and Durham Region. There are savings to be had in infrastructure costs and taxes as the product is close to home, according to Patterson. She also reminded councillors councillors that four cents per tonne of all the aggregate extracted from gravel pits in Clarington, goes back to the municipality, and can be used for road maintenance. maintenance. Mayor Mutton informed Patterson that the; four cents per tonne paid by the aggregate aggregate operators, "doesn't even come close to covering the cost gravel trucks put onto our road systems. That should be more like 40 cents," the Mayor stated. Councillor Jim Schell was looking for assurances from the applicant that the 7.5 hectare woodland at the north end of the property would be protected. The woodland and a hydro corridor on the north east portion portion of the site are included within the licensed boundary, but has been left out of the proposed extraction limits. Clarington's Official Plan does not permit the expansion of an aggregate extraction within a significant woodland. This woodland was defined as "significant" under the Oak Ridges Moraine Protection Plan. The Provincial Policy Statement prohibits aggregate extraction within significant woodlands, if extraction would cause negative impacts on the feature or ecological •function. While this area is in the licensed area, it is subject to scrutiny of the Ministry of Natural Resources,, according to Patterson, "Site plans are very specific," she stated, "nothing can happen to that." The Region of Durham is undergoing a peer review process on a number of technical technical studies provided by the applicant. The Region will assess potential impacts of the expanded aggregate operation on water resources and natural heritage. The applicant must also submit studies to address impacts of noise, dust and truck traffic haul routes. Monday's public meeting was held to satisfy the Public Meeting requirements under the Planning Act. The application application was referred back to the Planning Department for further further processing. Ï TÉ8 25tA AnniMMOVt k On September 24,2005 Cliff and Donna Bruton will be celebrating their 25th Anniversary Congratulations on this wonderful milestone Love always from your sons, Tim and Nick and all your family and friends. ~ Happenings ~ Thursday. September 22 Orono Horticultural Society "Fall Flower & Vegetable Show" - Orono United Church at 7;30 p.m. Guest speaker - Judi Denny, Topic: "Peony - Seven Weeks of Bloom slide presentation. presentation. All welcome. Saturday. September 24 Orono ft.LA. 7th Annual Chili Cook-off - Who makes the best chili? You be the judge-or cook your best chili recipe and be judged! Join the Orono B.I.A. and contestants. There will be awards, entertainment, and games on the Main Street amid a festival atmosphere. Chili cookers can register in person and receive your uiics at Di s I izza. Sunday. September 25 Kirby Chuffch Anniversary "Full Course Supper" - 1 sitting, 5:30 p.m. Limited tickets - $12 adults, $6 under 12, under 3 free. For reservations call Brian 905-983-9473. All invited p.m. service. Special music presentations. Guest speaker - Rev. Richard Paikei.