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t f Newtonville Alive by: Peggy Mullan Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, April 6, 1988-T Babes In Bookland . --- by Peggy Mullan 1 really tried to be cheery; after all spring is here! It's the first week of April and I should be optimistic and pleasantly informative .. But- True feelings prevail... Here is a disgusting photograph - and it's the good side at that. It is of a deserted house, severely damaged by fire over a year ago. Nearby is a shambles of a garage, a creek and a driveway of sorts-strewn from one end another with rotted boards and garbage. All spring and summer the weeds grow and grow up to four feet in height. | This is what we have to view, each and every time we leave our house here in town. I don't think it's fair. It is an eyesore and insult not only to other residents close by, but to anyone coming into Newtonville, Newtonville, via Highway 2. I would like to know what can be done to clean it up - unofficially, officially, legally or otherwise. The said thing is - this is not the only stomach upset in town. There are others almost as bad, but if you can believe it, people lining there... Out walking, 1 discovered no less than thirteen broken or empty spirit bottles, countless items of trash in countless culverts and ditches - all somebody's properties; properties people couldn't be bothered to clean up. There were at least a half a dozen houses, with lawns holding six, eight, sometimes twelve cars each - some wrecks, some licensed some not. Even a place down the road sporting old mattresses, ! a stove, broken windows and old car engines and tires out in full view for one and all to see. Where in Heaven's name has all the self and community pride gone? One certainly does not need great wealth or imagination, or a brand spanking new house to have a lovely home. There are several concerned residents in Newtonville who would like to see some sort of grand clean up effort started up - perhaps getting getting something going to boost and rekindle true community pride - allow Newtonville to reach its real beauty and potential..Any suggestions? suggestions? Heh! Sounds good to me! . Little Scoops - A very successful; enthusiastic Good Friday walk from St. Francis of Assisi parish in Newcastle to our Newtonville United Church; starting starting out the warm Easter festivities over the weekend into the Easter Sunday Services. -I'm looking forward to popping down to Newtonville Public School later today since all those young "scientists" have their projects on display, alot of ingenuity and time went into each student's presentation. presentation. Everyone is welcome to drop by the school this evening to have a look - 7:00-8:00 p.m. is when the school will be open. -Thursday, April 7th is the scheduled scheduled day for Parents' night at Clarke High School, if you can, plan to visit your teen's teachers, review grades and progress. -Heard some extremely disturbing news - three young lads were involved involved in a car accident this past Sunday which threw a couple of them out, the window for stitches and scares. No charges laid. -Details unsure as yet, regarding a House Tour this year.. Thank you for "your indulgence.. Think about "Operation Clean Up" and more hooraris for Newtonville! ...... Overcrowding causes student segregation 6y Janet Crowthét An overcrowding problem at On- cSaffiotz ^dine Dood {JaÉztLng prepàred by; Stanley & Deborah Johnson R.R. 1 Orono, Ontario (416)983-9822 - Enquiries warmly welcomed iario, Street Public School in Bowman ville, may cause French arid English students to be split up in order to solve the student population population increase. This problem is due f to the large enrollment of students into the French Immersion Program. Program. Although Ontario Street is bursting at the seams, Central School has unused classroom space. A solution, suggested by administration, administration, would be to move the English program students to Central. Central. A vote on»the issue by trustees resulted in 7-5 in favour of moving the students. This move will be effective effective September 1st, 1988. The Northumberland and Newcastle Board of Education has a philosophy of providing a "dual track" system which means in areas where French Immersion is offered, the program will run in a school alongside English programs. Judi Armstrong, an education trustee,, believes that moving all the English by Dorothy Robinson We Bought An Island Many dream of owning an island retreat, but few ever realize the fantasy. fantasy. Evelyn Atkins and her sister did, and Evelyn wrote a book about the experience entitled "We Bought an Island." Borrow it from the Clarke Library and enjoy a light-hearted look'at an adventure that was often : frustrating if not down-right dangerous. Their island is not a peaceful paradise surrounded by serene waters. They chose an island near Looe on the coast of Cornwall. Buffetted by storms and often inaccessible inaccessible because of raging waters, this island seems an unusual choice for the two sisters. Their character and spirit is what makes the story worth reading. Their pursuits include mountaineering, mountaineering, small-bore shooting, photography, music, pottery, wood-carving, gardening, cooking, beekeeping, , brewing and stonepolishing. stonepolishing. Surrounded by hundreds of books on, many topics they never backecl down from a challenge. Books are so important to them that they persevered in moving a monstrous bookcase and 30 packing packing cases of books to the island. Throughout the story, books are mentioned time and time again as a Valuable resource. Evelyn writes, "Among the farewell gifts we received, none was more treasured than a book on vegetable growing presented to me by Ernie, the students to Central Public School would go against the Board's "dual" philosophy. She suggests that a better solution may be to move the younger children in both the French and English programs to Central. gardener." She further explains, "It must have been from Aunt Eliza that mother inherited her great love of books, especially history and poetry, and in many ways this was passed on to us. When we were young there was hardly a church or historic building that we were not taken into in our travels and today we would not dream of passing a spot on the map denoting a Roman encampment or barrow without stopping to explore, and no holiday would be complete without acquiring acquiring a small library on. the history of the district. Books were the currency currency of our childhood and were given and asked for at Christmas, birthdays, birthdays, and as a convalescent treat after meâsles/whooping cough and the like." Once again we see the influence of family as the inspiration for achievers who enriched their characters and lives, with books. Mary, Mary quite contrary How does our garden grow? with Glads and Dahlias, Iris, and Begonias To brighten up Orono. Now In Stock Imported Holland Bulbs * The Apple E>lo//om y hop Orono's Own Flower & Gift Shop _____ 983-9155 After Hours 983-9656 NOTICE FORMATION OF DURHAM RIDING ASSOCIATION OF THE FEDERAL PROGRESSIVE CONSERVATIVE PARTY Meeting and reception at Sikorski Hall, 1551 Stevenson Rd., North (north of Taunton Rd.), Oshawa, 8:00 PM^Thursday, April 14, 1988. Due to the redistribution of federal riding boundries persuant to the Electoral Electoral Boundriesof Durham-Northumberland, Ontario and Oshawa Ridings have changed. The purpose of this meeting is to organize a new Riding Association, present a new Constitution and elect a slate of officiers for the new Durham Riding. As a result of the redistribution, the new riding will be composed of the areas described below. Members and supporters of the Progressive Conservative Party, and living in Durham Region in the areas of the Town of Newcastle, City of Oshawa - north of Rossland Rd., Town of Whitby - north of Tauhtqn Rd. (Brooklin), Township of Scugog and Township of Uxbridge are urged to attend. GUEST SPEAKER - Honourable Flora MacDonald (MP Kingston and the Islands) Minister of Communications NO ADMISSION CHARGE For further information contact: IRWIN HAMILTON 623-5477 DOROTHY BEER ;. 655-3884 * ROBERT BURKE 623-5736 HELEN REDMAN ...... 985-8168 REFRESHMENTS SERVED EVERETT KERR 985-7696 MERRIL VANCAMP ... 986-4346 ROB PARA 852-7476 MARYAN RILEY ........ 987-5254 JUNE SMITH 236-2957