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An annual visit for the Boughens Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, January 3, 1990-11 Newtonill AliveI bv Pçggy Mullan Mr. and Mrs.. W. Boughen of Mayor's Levee and this year Councs. Diane Hamnre and Newtonville have been consis- was no exception. Larry Hannah. tant visitors to the annual They are greeted above by 1989 was stepping stone year for Newtonville. In January, the o fficiai an- nounicement came that town water would finally corne to Newtonville. Watermain construction *ould start in the spring at a cost of $4.1i million. On JvIay 29th, the first trucks roiled in. Landowners were con- tacted. Deals were made concerning future development. The plans allow for 300 new homes in Newtonville. Though this is a ceiling figure, it will result in village population doubling. A toast to the inevitable came quîckly, -as several new homes îwere built along Jones Avenue. Newtonville became la' Block Parent community in 1989. We learned about Big Brothers and saw schooi enrolîment soar, resulting in the celebrated "de-twinning of Newtonville Public School and Newcastle Public School; two more portables arrived; kindergarten and grade six came home. We lived life for a moment on the side of the blind. We were tipped al about fire safety, sharçd business talk with dynamic entrepreneurs, enjoyed the Durham Fair, the An- nual Canada Day Barbeque, a multitude of school and church' functions, supported our boys at bail, were treated by festivals, bazaars, concerts, auctions, museum displays, dances and art shows. 4 Congratulations showered newlyweds, new parents-and were warmly given on. anniversaries, bir- thdays, for special achievements andi happiest of occasions. Oh yes - we fiercely raked over the coals skyrocketing taxation, laughable immigration laws, in-- justices, embarrassing politics and choked on French. . We put up with constmnction noise and mess ail summer long; and became increasinglyjawvare '.I (CÇontinued'pâge 12) "Cabbage is the star in'this vegeta ble- beef boat Cabbage Méat Loaf Cabbage is the * tar in this moist vegetabie-beef loaf. Pop potatoes into bake at the same tîmxe and serve with a marinated carrot sai1-ad for an easy famiiy supper. Use leftovers to make terrific sandwiches, or wrap weli and freeze -for. another time. 2 lbs. (i kg) lean ground beef 21/2 cups (625 mL) firîly shredded green or savoy cabbage (A/ smail head) 1 smal onion, choppecf 1 egg, beaten 1 V/2 cups (375 mnL> dry bread crumbs '/z cup (125 mL) miik 4 tsp (20 mL) Worcestershîre sauce i tsp (5 mL) dry mustard V/2 tsp (2 mL) each dried marjoram and salt !/ tsp (i mL) pepper V2 cup (125 mL) cubed cheddar cheese 2 smnail tomatoes, diced 2 tbsp (25 mL) melted butter Ia' ige bowl, mix tog9ther beef, cabbage, onion, egg, i cup (250 mL>. bread crumbs, mnilk, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, .marjoram, sait and pepper. Mix , ueil with hands, blend in cheese ,'cubes and pack firmiy into 9 x 5 inch (2 L) loaf -pan. Bâke af 350TF (180C) for i hour-and f<ý minutes. Sprinkle diced tomatoes on top. In small bowl, stir together remaining ,/ cup (125 mnL) bread crumbs and melted butter. Sprinkle over tomnatoes and bake another 15 minutes or until topping is golden bro-\vn. Makes about 6 servings. Sally staples sales representative lInvestment property - Newcast le, Village COU NTRY PRO PERTIES - TOTALLY UNIQUE SALLY STAPLES 623-6000 ONLY'$129,900 Three bedroom townhouse with garage. 1SPAGlOUS. BRICK BUNGALOW overlooking huge pond on 23 acres $429,900 JUST 2 MONTNS OLD Three bedrooms, three baths-, second f loor laundry $180,000 40 ACRES - KENDAL HILLS 1 1/ year old home with extra charm .... . . . . . . . .$299,900~ VILLAGE 0F NEWCASTLE ,Two storey, like new, with basement walk-out, $169,900 Excellent Bowmanville Loca- -,tion An elegant \iictorian Show- place .............$425,000