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............ . ................... . ........ . ...... -.- .. ........... 6-Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, October 31, 1984 And everyone came in çostume to the Hallowe'en bal St. Francis of Assisi News C.W.L. held a successful bazaar on October 20th. Winners of the draw were as follows: Quilt - Karen Budel, Toaster Oven - Art Raubichaud, and Baby Afghan - Charles Gray. All ladies of the parish are welcome to join C.W.L. meinibers for a retreat at the Villa in Cobourg November 2 & 3rd. Contact Josie Welter 987-4683. Parish Council met on Oc- tober 28th with the new chairperson Marg. Butler in charge. New vice chairperson is Frank Malnerich. Nineteen people attended. Social Ac- tion Committee represented by Marie Speziale reported on the impressive Ecumenical Celebration held at St. Fran- cis on Friday, October 26th. Speakers from the Anglican, United & Christian Reform Churches joined those from our own parish to give per- sonal reflections regarding their faith and their concerns about our world today. Allan Bayliss and his group from Bowmanville and Mrs. Tschinkle shared their gift of music with us. After the celebration everyone gathered downstairs for a social time. Leo VanHezewijk representing St. Vincent de Paul Society expressed the appreciation of the nursing homes for recent contribu- tions. The new president of this society is Carol Macey. FENNELL TO ASK S me e RETURN OF at Queen's Park NOOSE Plans are underway for filling Christmas hampers. Mary Malik from the Liturgical Committee reported the posting of Eucharistic ministers for November. Newcastle will host the Muffin & Coffee hour after 9 & 11 Eurcharists on the 3rd Sunday of November. Choir has decided to have their practices at 10:15 a.m. on Sundays. Education Committee represented by Pat Chidley reminded everyone of the prayer group held every Tues- day at 8 p.m. Try to attend and bring a friend. Father Pat would like written com- ments and suggestions for future communication workshops. New books are available in the parish library. Sylvia VanHaverbeke and Adrian Hache presented the plans of the new school and invited discussion. Sean Barry representing the Youth Group outlined their new for- mat of five meetings per month designed to cover physical fitness, entertain- ment, and spiritual growth. Malcolm Kidd on behalf of the Social Committee reminded everyone of the dance to be held in St. Fran- cis Parish Hall on Saturday, November 10th 8 p.m. - I a.m. Everyone welcome. Next Parish Council meeting is on December 2nd at 7 p.m. PREMIER DAVIS RESIGNS Premier William Davis recently announced his deci- sion to retire as Premier of Ontario and leader of the On- tario Progressive Conserva- tion Party. I would like to take this opportunity to share a few of my thoughts with you on this great man and what he has accomplished during his years of service to this province and its people. William Davis' years of public service span a quarter of a century of remarkable achievements in Ontario. Even a brief glance at his record reveals an exceptional breadth of vision. When he was Minister of Education, Bill Davis im- plemented our community college system. As a result of his leadership, Ontario has a new Human Rights Code. The Office of the Om- budsman promotes justice throughout this province. We have, for the first time, a Minister Responsible for Women's Issues. For seniors, the Guaranteed Annual Income Supplement and a program of free prescription drugs has been implemented. Ontario's seat belt legislation has saved many lives on our roads and highways. Most recently, -the provincial government has embarked on a com- prehensive strategy to open up new job and training op- portunities for young people. Premier Davis has made his mark with these and other achievements. He will long be remembered, too, for the key role he has played in this country as a whole. His com- mitment to national recon- ciliation during the constitu- tional talks in 1981 led to our Constitutional accord. Like many others around me, I was saddened by Premier Davis' decision to step down at a time when our party and our province are in such a strong and dynamic position. At the saine time, it is easy to understand his wish to spend more time with his family. Thanks to his compe- tent guidance, Mr. David has given us the opportunity to bring anew from a solid base of public support. The Ontario Ministry of the Solicitor General has pro- vided funds to municipalities to purchase auto extrication rescue equipment. Under this initiative, Durham has been granted $25,000 and Bowmanville, $3,000 for the special equipment that will help to alleviate the pain and suffering of auto accident victims and reduce their hospital recovery time. I am very pleased to attend the unveiling ceremony of the mural for the Bowmanville Library and must con- gratulate all the sponsors of this unique project, and Joan Greenway. Also might I thank Donevan Collegiate for askir , me to participate in one of their activities for the United Way campaign, par- ticularly Ihor Lysyk. Scott Fennell, M.P. for Ontario riding expects to pre- sent a petition for the return of capital punishment to the House of Commons sometime in February. The MP favors the death penalty in- cases of pre- meditated murder against any member of society when there are witnesses and definite facts. "Circumstantial evidence should not be enough to per- mit the death penalty", states Fennell. NOTICE TO RESIDENTS OF THE HAMLET OF NEWTONVILLE PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE HAS MADE ARRANGEMENTS WITH THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND DURHAM REGION OFFICIALS TO HOLD A PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS THE RECENTLY COMPLETED STUDY ON THE WATER SUPPLY OF HAMLET RESIDENTS. THE MEETING WILL BE HELD IN THE NEWTON- VILLE HALL ON TUEDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH COM- MENCING AT 7:30 P.M. RESIDENTS ARE URGED TO ATTEND. COPIES OF THE STUDY HAVE BEEN PLACED IN THE TOWN HALL IN BOWMANVILLE AND IN THE NEWCASTLE VILLAGE BRANCH OF THE PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR THOSE PERSONS INTERESTED IN REVIEWING THE REPORT PRIOR TO THE MEETING. D.S, Johnston, M.C.I.P., Chief Administrative Officer Date of Publication: October 31st, 1984 P.O. No. A134 s' -~--------- ----J