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8-Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, June 8,1988 Newtonville Alive , by Peggy Mullan "Well, well, well (yawn) I had a call the other night from quite an opinionated lady-she didn't cafe to leave her name. I did not have the chance to speak with her in length. Be it known that 1 think Newtonville Newtonville is a terrific place to live.. What makes it so special is its people. Without those who have been here many, many years, it certainly would lack much of its unique history and charm. It is largely due to some of these folk that Newtonville Newtonville has this little column of voice and reflections. So, if you knew me at all, you would know how serious and how sincere I am.. Pro-Racer - Peter Lockhart Innovative. Effective. Words that may do justice to a very successful successful "Safety Assembly" held at Newtonville Public School, June 22nd, the objective stress the importance importance of wearing seatbelts. "I feel you have got to reach the young children... before they start off driving their own cars, reach them now; too many of their parents do not show the best example," example," said Martha Gibson, member of the CRCA (Canadian Race Communications Communications Association) and Newtonville mother who "brainstormed" this pilot programme. programme. Researching weeks prior to the assembly, Mrs. Gibson .contacted the Ministry of Transportation, Durham Regional Police, Sick Childrens Hospital, associates from Mosport Raceway - paramedics and drivers and MacDonalds Canada. Joining students and teachers was a very special guest, Peter Lockhart. Peter has been in professional professional racing for ten years, winning nearly fifteen races during' that time,, including the 1987 Canadian Championship in the Players Challenge Series at Mosport. Peter loves kids. He was in support support of the idea whole-heartedly. Both he and Martha feel that giving the children the opportunity to see and meet a real race car driver, to ask questions and see an actual race video clip would make more of a believable, positive impact. „ Lockhart and Gibson narrated a short video which was done ' especially for the kids. A camera had been mounted in the back of one of Peter's cars. It explicity showed how much a seatbelt can protect'the driver from serious injury injury - as he stayed in place even though the car hit tire walls, guard rails and headed for the clouds and down again. The 'seatbelt theme, came alive again, in an animated film obtained from the Ministry of Transportation, Transportation, much to the delight of the audience. audience. Winding up the assembly, Martha Martha showed how a child strapped into1 into 1 a carseat could be saved, should a car be overturned. Assisted By teacher's aid Michelline Hache, Martha strapped in her daughter Monique and flipped her over. Dramatic and effective. Thanks were warmly extended to visitor Mrs. Pam Tessier of Mac Donald's Canada, who was most pleased to accept the invitation to come out to our school to get a first-hand view of this pilot. MacDonald's, MacDonald's, as we are aware, have always been involved with various programmes that encourage the health and safety of children. Pam brought along with her special safety safety certificates that will be awarded to all students who pledge to buckle up for ten days. Thank you again, Pam and MacDonalds. Closing words and reminders to all were reviewed., always wear seatbelts, no matter if the drive from home is a short one; do the belts up properly - snuggly around the hips not the stomach and set an example - perhaps for some parents too. It is an interesting fact to be known from . the paramedics at Mosport - always leave a child buckled in a car seat should an accident accident occur - it is the safest place. This pilot could very well turn into into an excellent regular programme with the Board of Education. Mrs. Gibson will require funding and sponsorship to do so. She welcomes any inquiries call 786-2348. Congratulations and thank you, Martha! '• Last week was Environment - week. At "Play Place" in Newtonville, Newtonville, moms and pre-schoolers met June 1st, as they do every Wednesday Wednesday morning in the Sunday school to experiment with crafts, games and let the wee ones have a chance to learn to play with one another. As environment week was in full force, moms helped in the children's craft, "Refuse Rabbits.." kids pasted up decorative ears and bow ties on paper bags, then headed outdoors to collect papers and trash along the sidewalks and grasses. • This was a super idea. Thank you Roberta Ransom and Helen MacDonald, coordinators. coordinators. I enjoyed my morning. Sunday, June 5th was United Nations Nations World Environment Day, and Wilmot Creek was the spot to be. Co-sponsored by the Corporation Corporation of the Town of Newcastle, and the Committee of Clarke Constituents, Constituents, the Citizens for a Safe Environment Environment held a special environmental environmental rally and clean up at Wilmot Creek, Hwy. 2 at 115. About a hundred strong rallied to support enthusiastic speakers and politicians who addressed the crowd At tM Wilmot Clean-up regarding latest developments and plan for waste disposal in the Town of Newcastle. Thanks and applause were immediately immediately extended to Mrs. Helen MacDonald, secretary for the citizens for a Safe Environment for all her work within the schools this past Week, and for her organizations organizations of the Wilmot Creek event. Helen called all to order, introducing introducing chairman of the Group, John Veldhuis. John thanked and welcomed all. He stressed how important important it was to stick together and keep the voice strong and loud in keeping our environment attractive and free from dumping from the most recent proposal from Tofoi ito to bring their garbage to us.. Mr. Veldhuis felt that Toronto should try to organize Better and recycle' more and certainly keep their gir- bage to themselves.. David Scott, President of the Clarke Constituents addressed ihe gathering next, covering with ihe aid of a map, how many acres coi ild potentially be consumed, should I he current proposed deal go throug l Comment: Durham Region has Ihe Pickering Nuclear Site, the Darlington Darlington Nuclear Site, the Port Gr bv Waste Site, and now possible in tended expansion of Landfill. Why doesn't Toronto go west or north. Hasn't Durham done enough Regional Councillor Èwne Hamre, enthusiastically reached out to everyone. She said we must all continue to fight any proposal for landfill expansion, and emphatically emphatically stated that lands will not be expropriated expropriated - just like that... Mrs. Hamre commended Local Councillor Councillor Stapleton, and all other coun cil members for the tremendous ■ Support of Regional Council which has proven so beneficial in this cause. Councillor Frank Stapleton assured that council will continue to do everything humanly possible to prevent our area from becoming just one gigantic landfill site. He was very appreciative of the turnout. turnout. Many were pleased to see MPP Sam Cureatz in attendance. Mr. Cureatz supported his previous speakers, feelirtg also that should all these groups and committees join forces, across the region from Ajax- Pickering, Courtice and Newcastle, results would be even stronger. Several eager questions were asked, then Sam stepped down, moving amongst the crowd. Thanks go out to all who came out, including Counc. Ann Cowman and Metro Counc. Hal McKenzie. (Continued page 9) mm Bip 5 ™ II i WM 1*1 till t!!§i| illlll tills City -r-- English D Français D .Province, a Jl| Government of Canada Gouvernement du Canada ■ ■ ■ Minister of State for Seniors Ministre d'Ëtat pour le Troisième Age Hon. George Hees L'hon. George Hees .Postai code- Canada The publication is called "Seniors' Guide to Federal Programs and Services", and it provides basic information about federal benefits and services available to seniors. The Government of Canada has literally dozens of programs created specifically for senior citizens -- programs that cover a wide range of activities activities and requirements. Every effort was made to asure that all programs were included. Watch for the Guide during the month of June at Infocentres in selected supermarkets supermarkets across Canada. It will be available along with other publications that you will find useful. Op you may obtain a copy of the Guide, free of charge by filling out the coupon and mailing it in an envelope to: Seniors P.O. Box 8176, Ottawa, Ontario K1G 3ti7 Name. Street. (PLEASE PRINT)