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Minister Brian Mulroney by the time this paper comes eut - a letter pleadîng for peace in the middle east, signed by member of our community as a petition. We can only pray for a rapid close te this on going tragedy, and feel for the many innocent people wbo will lose their lives. whicb is super 1 say. If winter is supposed te be bere, so be it. Plenty of snow makes for a lot more fun for the kids, not te mention bow much prettier our surroundings are. And bey! tic time goes faster too! evening, tbinking about nice things... New Year's Eve was one of .the couple danced the night and those "very nice things" Cindy and the year away at a gala New Year's Colin Bruce of Hill Street in celebration at the Carlyle Inn in Newtonville, have to remember. . Port Hope. - An aftemnoon of Winter Fun is planned for this Sunday aftemnoon immediately following the Church service. There will be tobogganing and ail sorts of winter activities, along witb good food and great fun. EVERYONE is welcome. Please meet at tbe cburch; then it will bc on te the bilis and dales of Skops Court! For any information calI Roberta Ransom 786-2699. - The weatber picture of this weekend was reminiscent of a severe storm a number of years ago.. recalled Wally Bougben. "I remember one storm when ail the telephone and power lines were down in Newtonville, for something like three days!' Wally pointed eut. Well, it wasn't tbat bad this ime, thnk goodness... - Due te the stormn of last Friday, tie euchre party was cancelled. - Happy Birthday, January 20, te Clinton Farrow. Many good wisbes for continued bealth and bappiness. - Purebred Sbeltie pups for sale, call 786-2773. - Got your bouse numbers up yet? More and more folks are. Cbeck witb tbe Town-of Newcastle te verify your number. - Crooked Creek, Starkville, Kendal areas looking for Aven Reps! Caîl me at 786-2964. -Stewart Road off tbe third lime in winter. Mfter cressing over a small \_Newtonville bas got te be one of bridge and frozen creek, one the prettiest spots i tbe falI and i glances Up at the pathway What can one say about the very frightening crisis in the Middle East? How one solitary individual, Saddam Hussein can have raised to such power and seemingly invincibility, cannot be fathomned. Newtonville United Churcb will have sent a FAX to Prime ahead ... the feeling is almost magical.."like Dorotby and Toto about to set out on their joumney down the yellow brick road te Oz." TalI trees line Stewart Road, and ever so gently, seem to form a natural covered bridge, as a quarter of a mile or so up ahead, the trees stop, and the scene opens Up. Here, neighbours (1-r) Eryn Newman, David Towler, son Matthew and Eryns mom, Anita, meet along the way, on a brisk wmnter's walk in the snow. I hope you will malce the most of the snow and winter of 1991. Bundie Up and keep cozy, you just may discover the kid in you is shimmering and shaking to get out for awhile. Have a great week, and. keep i touch witb your "Little Scoops". OrOBO WçeIiIy Tm Wednlesdly, J2nu2ry 1, 1991-7 Council Briefs Council received a letter fromn the Central Lake Conservation Autbority referring to a Newcastle letter as to amalgamation of conservation authorities in the area. The letter stated that the municipalities are the key players i the process and as such a preference for a new amalgamated authority must come from the municipalities. The letter also pointed to a definitive direction from the province on the overaîl scale of amnalgamations. The province for the past couple of years has been promoting the reduction in the number of authorities with mucb stili in limbe. The Ganaraska Authority and the Otonabee Authorities have proposed that the two amalgamate which process was offered by what has been called the Ballinger Report. On the other hand a Burger report suggests that the Ganaraska be joined with CLOCA. The Town of Newcastle expects to meet with the Ganaraska and CLOCA over the issue. Counc. Hamre pointed out that the issue bas been referred to the Mayors' Committee at the Regional level of govemment. A Newcastle staff report notes some cencems of the amalgamation of the Ganaraska and the Otonabee as it would affect the Town. The Town received notice that the Regional Planning committee bas recommended that Regional Road 9 west of Kirby be known as Ganaraska RoadlRegional Road 9. Dennis Hefferon, legal counsel for the Town, has recommended that no furtber action be taken by the Town of Newcastle relating te a letter to the editor that bad appeared in the Oshawa Times which appeared erroneously signed by Frank Wu. 1It was pointed out the use of Frank Wu's name as writer was an unfortunate mistake and that the Oshawa Times bad regretted the error. The letter had been written by Ms. Evelyn Stroud and referred to land use in the Town of Newcastle. In a letter from the Kawartha Conservation Authority counicil was informed that the Minister of Natural Resources, Bud Wildman, had informed the Association of Conservation Authorities that the province would not enforce amnalgamation of authorities. Wildman sald the province would welcome and encourage amalgamation but not force the issue where it was not wanted. A planning report from the Regional of Durham places a preferred location for the proposed Highway 407 across the Town of Newcastle. I Clarke Townsbip this preferred route would run south of Mosport and just north of Skelding Road te joîn up witb the intersection of Highway 35 and 115. The, report notes that this undertaking bas been taken without the benefit of quantifiable data conceming impacts on the natural environment and the agricultural community. It is noted that this information should be made available before identifying a final preferred route. The Town of Newcastle Library Board bas notified the Town of a total capital budget need of $426,750 for 199 1. 'Me sum involves three items of wbicb two relate to the planning, design and collection building necessary in 1991 for a western area brandi to be constructed in 1992. The third item is a requirement of an exit security system to protect the Library's collection materials. The -~ CATERJNG CONNECTION ON THE SPOT CATERING Weddings- Anniversaries - Ail Banquets CHEESE TRAYS - MEAT PLATTERS- SALADS Fred & Patricia Storsbergen Orono 983-9679 M ERVYN B. 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Welsh asked if the Town would consider assisting with a grant for the fund. I reply te Coune. Hamnre be said it is felt that damage in the amount of $100,000 bas not been covered by insurance.ý .Welsh also said the appointed coMmttee would continue to assist witb the distribution of funds that are available. Council, bewever, failed te deal with the request at t'ie meeting on Monday. Little SSopS... Well! How about that weather? Witb winter more than just officially bere, we have certainly geared up te colder temperatures and lots of snow everywbere - And theres nothing like settling by tbe fire on a cold winter's ROKA Firewood Centre 4 DRY HARDWOOD 4'x8'x1 2" - $60.00 4'x8'xl6" - $5O FREE DELIVERY TO ORONO AREA MILLYARD EVENINGS 7 705-277-3381 416-434-6665 AMESTABLISHED 18 4DIVISION ST., 623-548( BOWMANVILLEe OFF STREET PARKING AREA PRE-ARRANGED AND PREPAID FUNERAL SERVICES AVAiLABLE