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HELLO NIEWCASTLEt. IIIby Peggyül With an eye for supply and demand, in boîli "Collectàble Collectables . . ." and village charm, are Bey and Ron Walker of Newcastle. Just about every one around these parts is famniliar with the welcome feeling that takes over, once one strolîs ino Ron's shop on King Street in Newcastle. Five years ago, Ron and Bey Walker.purchased the building, where they opened up a General Store and Flea Market . .. quite a popular browsing spot for local residents and visitors alike. Due tio the effect, primarily of Sunday Shopping in the area, business slowed down somewhat on the weekends. The Walkers decided t was time 10 try a "new concept" their country store. In December 1990, this is exactly what they did. "Ron's Collectable Collectables" was officially introduced, with Mayor Marie in'attendance. The new shop lias corne 10 a more appealing level, boasting unusual collectables and sought-after antiques, along, with a virtual treasure of sports cards. Since 1954, Ron bas been an avidcollector of sports cards.". actually," adds Ron, "I really started collecting in 1952 but lost everything soon after, in a It gives tlie Walkers quite a sense of depth, and kind of a warmn pecial feeling inside, knowing -some of the history that filîs the walls of their store today. In this 1897 pliotograpli, we sce the Mercliant Tailor Sliop (now - 'n's) and thse home of the 'Uglow' Àiy, next door. John J. Uglow Taillr Shop ... 1897 Newcastle~, Ontario Hurricane Hazel Flood!" His collection lias become extensively diversified, including basebaîl, basketball, as well as hockey. Coca Cola and British Royalty memorabilia, reproduction prints, crocks, bottles, and iron relics area few of the highly collectable items that the Walkers indulge in. Ron also welcomnes visitors wanting to sel] their own personal collections or parts thereof; and already has a clientele from Port Hope through te Peterborough. Both Ron and Bey have ful time jobs, which result in a fair amourt of travelling about Ontario. "Tlhe most exciting ting for me, I think. *.'contemplates Ron, "l... is the hunt and the find. Comning across collectable items for the store-on my travels." The couple have been Newcastle residents for eleven years. Bev summed il up, smiling, "There's nothing like it out here .. . w absolutely love il . . . the quiet, the nature, the people. It's Great!" The Walkers are enthusiastic about their collectables store, and look forward to -meeting new friends in the months to come. Store hours are: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 11:30 a.m. 1< 5:30 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. *Council Briefs The General Purpose commitîe snuffed ouI a proposed develoment along the Bowmanville Creek Valley in the Goodyear area whicli was proposing 16 single family homes, 96 ink dwellings, 7 townhouses -and 390 apartmnent ~ nits. hI was an unanimous decision of icounicil members pointing to the hazard lands and flood plain. Coin- ments were made by delegations Sand some counicil members that the lands should be in public ownership for possible park purposes. The Town lias received a tender for roof repairs at the Courtice * Firehaîl, a Toronto firm being thc successful bidder. Counc. Wotten asked if there was not someone in the Town that could bid on sucli work. The Towxn lias received a report Sof the Municipal Housing State- Sment study undertaken in tie Town oNewcastle. ofhN survey indicated a necd for 2';hno-prfi housing unit s of wNhich 75 would be rent geared tln i corne and 184 would be market rent units. A need for 121 mnarket rent units ,e for- seniors, 69 uniits f'or families 9 consistiig of 27 geared t0 income I5 and 42 miarket refit units The report said there was a ,y limnited need for units for ingles- S, and c:hildless couples. a T'ie preferred location for non- s rt le et le ;s le v 1s e c c John Uglow came to Port Hope in 1868 from Cornwall, England. In England lie served seven years apprenticeship as a tailor. When arriving in Port Hope lie was assistant to Mr. Edward Budge wlio liad tlie reputation as the finest tailor and furisher in the area. In 1874 John Uglow came 10 Newcastle and opened a merchant tailor shop which lie operated up 10 his retirement in 1923. Photography, Courtesy of the Jack Gordon Collection. Thank you Ron and Bey Walker for taking time to chat with us. Our very best to you! Little Scoops .. - "'Share the Fun!" Be. a Big Brother. The Annual Big Brothers Bowl for Millions Campaign is coming up February 9 - 16 and the very popular Celebrity Day is set for Saturday, February 16, starting at 3:30 p.m. at Liberty Bowl in Bowmanville.' Everyone is invited and most welcomed to participate in the Bowl for Millions Week, by coming out 10 Liberty Bowl with support and cheers of sponsors, 10 join inon thefun. ""Bowl for Mfillions" is ùtle main fundraiser for the Big Brothers Association of Newcastle. Your help is needed to further the fine work done with boys in the community, who would tenefit by having a special friends - a "Big Brother.' For more information, Big Brothers would be happy to hear front you, call 623-6646. Tliank you! - Newcastle Public Sehool reminds parents that Kindergarten registration will be held a t the Lockhart Campus, Monday, February 18. Contact the scliool, 987-4262 for any further information. - February is Heart and Stroke Monti. . . Canvassers will be calling in your area. Any and all donations are greatly appreciated. Thank you. Another month has slipped on by, and particularly after last Saturdays Ground Hog Day we absolutely, positively know that spring will return again. Already we can notice the days getting a tad longer, and smiles more frequent! Let's keep in touch. Have a happy week! Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, February 6, 1991-7 proli h ousing projèffl WM lor Lkep>i8 1MIâL1I8!1[ilig t~ u Bowmanv ille with Newcastle plac- $2,030,610., ing in second position. It has been pointed out that tip- - ping fes for each truck load The Town collected 12,860 ton- amounts to about$2,5130. Tipping nes of garbage in 1989 paying fees of $97.50 on Mardi 1, 1990 are $953,955 in tipping fees. In 1990 10 increase to $150.00 a tonne this 13,136 tonnes was collected at a March 1, 1991. 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