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ie A A lr tibia FAT EE PSs Published every Tuesday by Port Perry Star Company Limited PO Box 567, Brookin, Ont LOB 1Q0 rookli Serving Brooklin and Area since 1983 ~ Town seeking p The town of Whitby has made a grant application to the Ministry of Tourism and Recreation under the Wintario Community Planning pro- gram for 50 percent funding of a design and development study of Brooklin Memorial Park. During the latter part of last year, several reports were made by staff members of the parks and recrea- tion department, suggesting the potential acquisition of lands presently surrounding Brooklin Memorial Park and also on future joint efforts with the Brooklin Spring Fair Board. When all the reports were in and digested, it became apparent that a complete analysis of the parkland was re- quired before any permanent deci- sions were made. According to Parks and Rec director Larry Morrow, the overall goal of the study is to develop a Master Plan for the Brooklin Memorial Park that will include ex- panded facilities to better serve the Brooklin community, the surroun- ding area and the Town of Whitby. "Within this goal there are a broad range of objectives," said Morrow. He 'expanded it would be necessary to examine long range consideration for the park and to an-. ticipate what shor' range decisions must be made for the development of the area. Technical knowledge will also be derived through the study on the physical development of the park and its facilities. Morrow feels the study will serve to initiate communication, co-operation and co-ordination between all parties concerned with the development of the park. During phase one of the study, the consultant will conduct an inventory of existing parkland and identified private lands abutting the site and their characteristics. It was noted . that 10 acres to the west and five acres to the south of the park might be available for further incorpora- tion into the present park. The con- sultant will also undertake an inven- tory of uses and the users of the pre- sent parkland and include an inven- 'tory of municipal and special in- terest groups' requirements, such as baseball organizations, as they pertain to the parkland. The results of all concept plans prepared by the consultant will be open to scrutiny at a public meeting, at which time estimates as to capital and operating costs will be divulg- ed for each of the concept plans. The consultant has been asked to prepare four separate concept plans, the first of the existing parklands, taking into account on- ly municipal requirements; second- ly the existing park taking into con- sideration municipal requirements and those of the Brooklin Spring Fair Board; thirdly, a conceptual plan to include both of the first two concept plans and the use of the private 10 acres of land to the west; 'and finally a-plan taking into con- sideration the addition of the privately-owned five acres of land: to the south of the property. Following the Phase One public meetings, the consultant will further develop a master conceptual plan for the Brooklin Memorial Park for presentation to council that will be a composite plan representing the outcome of the public meeting. Following that, a Master Plan will in Profile rr ROXANNE REVELER Mus & fase |e Phorw 655 3637 or 98S 7383 rovincial funding for design study of Brooklin park be developed with the consultant recommending a criteria for the development of the park. Budget figures for capital costs, operating costs and potential revenues will be persued and the consultant will also identify potential individual interest group costs and possible joint shar- ing of costs. A study team within the parks and recreation department will be for- mulated to work with the consultant. - This team will meet and acquire 'general background information and also attempt to form a staff perspective. They will accompany staff members and members of the Spring Fair Board during this year's fair, to be held June 5, 6 and 7. It will be this "team' that will present the Master Plan at a public meeting. 'A key aspect to this study is the "Fair" element referred to earlier," said Morrow, 'In particular, it is, imperative that a consulting firm be hired in sufficient time prior to the fair in order that an appreciation can be gained of the transition of the park." He indicated the parks and recreation department desired that the study be completed by July 15 of this year to permit a presentation to council prior to their summer recess. _ The whole question of im- provements to the Brooklin Memorial Park were raised in a culture and recreation Master Plan: study initiated by Whitby in 1985. This study, recently completed by Jean Monteith and Associates of London, raised several issues and concerns about the Brooklin Park. (Turn to page 21) . The Boy Scout organization in the Whitby area kicked off their annuat Trees for Canada campaign last Saturday with the ceremonial plan- ting of a tree behind the Municipal offices on Rossland Road. On hand for the occasion were Robbie Cooke, representing the Beavers in the municipality and Keith Cooke, representing Scouts. Also present, from left to right, were Parks and Recreation director Larry Morrow, endeavour. BE RCE FUESENE NEA CE "West Ward Councillor Joe Bugelli, who is also chairman of the Central Lake Ontario Conserva- -tion Authority, Mayor Bob Attersley and Scout district representative Charles Hill. The Scout troops from both Ashburn and Brooklin will be participating in the program and will soon be knocking on doors in the North Ward asking for pledges. Support our young boys in this PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, March 24, 1987 -- 17 Fun in fhe sun....at home Spring came in like a lamb last Saturday and these local youngsters took advantage of the balmy, sunny weather by utiliz- ing the playground equipment at Meadowcrest Public School in Brooklin. Shown finishing her slide is Sony Kudryk, while brother lan and friend Caroline Mcintosh wait their turn. All youngsters live in the Thornton Road area of rural Brooklin. Mayor angered over proposed sale of Ashburn estate lots Whitby mayor, Bob Attersley, is fuming over an application made by the Ontario Land Corporation, for rezoning of lands in rural Ashburn to make way for an estate subdivision. Calling it an "infringement," he stated he took great "ubrage" another government body would take land within the boundries of his municipality and attempt to sell it as estate lots. The property in question 1s located on the east side of Country Lane Road, just south of Brawley Road and is part of a large amount of land which was amassed by the provincial government in the 1970s. Spokesman for the Ontario Land Corporation, Bill Watson, stated that Trees for Ca nada OLC presently owned some 2,000 acres of land in the North Ward, having already sold off some of their acquisitions. The applicant is proposing. to develop 20 estate residential lots on about 50 acres of land on Country Lane Road which they propose to service with wells and septic tanks. Wilson said OLC would tender the 50 acre parcel at such time as a per- mission to ammend the Durham Regional Official Plan was approved. But Attersley bristled when Wilson stated the return on the sold property would go to the province 'I can't believe they (OLC) would (Turn to page 21) Scouts kick off campaign Area scouts, inc luding troops in Ashburn and Brooklin kicked off their annual Trees for Canada cam- paign last Saturday with a ceremonial tree planting at the municipal offices. - Trees for Canada is a project whic h reforests and reclaims waste land areas while at the same time involves young boys in an outdoor conservation activity. It reinforces and supports the scouting program and badge schemes while at the same time raises funds for all levels of scouting. Through a community canvas, boys obtain pledges against the number of trees they intend to plant. Then, accompanied by leaders and parents, they plant a predetermin- ed number of trees in a pre-selected spot that will provide public enjoy- ent, conservation or land reclamation. Seventy percent of the funds rais- ed remain in the local districts for support of scout activities, facilities, and ongoing programs in their (Turn to page 18)