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Orono Weekly Times, 23 Oct 1991, p. 5

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OnoW..kly MTims, Wdedy coe 23, 1991 - 5 Newonville Aimet by Peggy Mullan f Magnetisirn. Waîer has it. There is definiîely someîhing soothing and comforting about being ai a spot where earth and waîer meet. Being on the waterfront ai Port Granby, soutb of Newtonville, one is tempted 10 !et their imagination wander, taking îberni to a faraway place, witbout deadflines, schedules, headacbes or mounîing pressures. Jusi beautiful drne, space and fresh air to indulge in. Tbere are quite a number of properties along Lakeshore Road thai back rigbt onl 10 Lake Ontario. If one were 10 coast along the shoreline, they would corne upon perpetual tell-tale signs of waterfront life . . . old wooden chairs resting near shore, drifîwood timbers, loosely roped iogether layîng on the beach, remnanîs no doubt of a boy's. summertirne rafting adventures, a harnmock in the trees and nurnerous sbaded pathways leading up to the lawns. Oh yes, it would be easy to picture a more exotic refuge, but on this sparkling October afternoon, wben I visited Port Granby, the water was cold, choppy, and surprisingly blue, Besides the sounds of the seagulîs making a fuss about some geese sbaring their waves, ail that could be heard was the beating of the water as it rushed the stoney beacb. guesi speaker ibis date. - A fine trne was enjoyed by al last Sunday in Newtonville,,as, the church presented "Stone-Soup Sunday". Afier the church service, bot soup was served up to one and ail. 1 don't know exactly why it is called "Stone Soup" but according to Bey Sîacey, iî is a delicious blending of ail sorts of vegetables harvested by the communiîy, and brewed to perfection. Turns out it was very good, and could quite possibly be served up again in ibe New Year 10 add sorne much needed warmth on a cold winters day. Tbanks to ahl who came along! - Everyone is inviied to an evening of great food and enîertainmenî. Tbe Newtonville UCW, as you have heard, is planning a fine barn dinner, followed by a "Mock Wedding" live performance. Tbe date November 16, tbe cost is $8.00, Contact Jean ONeill at 786- 2089 or Shirley Stapleton ai 786- 2286 for tickets. Should lie a good nigbi - Euchre scores from lasi Friday's super turnout card party came in like tbis: witb 16-1/2 tables the winners on the draw were Ewart Robinson, Jean Jilisen, Eileen Stapleton, Dorothy Branch and Isabelle Watters. Higb scores cbalked up by Doug McGimpsey with an 87, Myrtle Alldread 81, Marjorie Brownm 79, Art Compton 79, Fran Dant 76 and Linda Mendonca 76. "What a crowd!" Next euchre event set for November Isi, as usual ai out own Newtonville Communiîy Hall, every one is most welcome! - There is still tne! Tirne to plant bulbs for nexi springs splendour. Local nurseries have many varieties available, and prices are very reasonable. A few minutes planning, a few dollars spent, will bring grand rewards, so ricbly deserved corne spring. Do it! - Spring Forward ... Fali ..c... Tbis Sunday, rernember 10 turn 10 clocks back one hour for Dayligbt Savings Times. Effort to curb student suicides 1Over Uic last couple of years a series of student suicide attcmpts in public schools in the Uxbridge, Port Perry, Brock and Cartwright area bas led to the formation of a comniiîîee to find ways to prevent sucb desperate actions. lu bas been said there is a lack of support services in the northern comniuniies and one of the first sieps 10 be taken is die distribution Of a pamphlet called "Where Do 1 Go Now?". Students are also 10 be provided with a lisi of six, bot-Uines to call if there is distress. ý "A Birds Eye View. to make some headway on bis 1Mati Dubeau spent bis weekend siding job here in town. "Looks taking advantage of warming great, Matt!" sunshine and clear October skies . I arn always tickled to hear from you! Let me know about your special dates, happenings and events ... 786-2964. Have a great week! 1 will go back to the beach corne tegend says iî is a magical wvinter. place, breatbtaking to bebold. Little Scoops ... - Congratulations to ail Clarke Higb Scbool graduates receiving their diplornas at the 29th Annual Commencement beld Friday, October 18! - This is Block Parents Week. Anyone interested in taking over the reigns of Chairperson for the. Newtonville community sbould contact Patti Hutchinson at 786- 2232. - Moîbers of pre-schoolers are inviied to pop into Newtonvilles Play Place eacb Wednesday morning in the Sunday School room at the church for a couple hours of socializing for thernselves k and their wee ones. Got a question? Give Patti Huichînson a cali ai 786- 2232. AIl rnors and tois welcome! - Happy Anniversary, October 22 to Newtonvilles own Don and Mary Vinkle. We join Don and Mary's iany friends in scnding îhem hugs .,nd warmest wishes! - Congratulations and Happy Wedding Anniversary to Emnie and -Marion Knapp! This couple will celebrate their nuptuals on October 23, - Thank you to ail who supported Newtonville Public Scbool students ibeir reoent fundraiser. t will be a couple of weeks, and merchandise orde-red will be tbankfully delivered. - Remember, ibis Friday, October 25 is a P.A. day. No school. - An important reminder ... Even îbough Newionville United Church (and Kendal and Shilob) have no permanent Minister as yet, everyone is reminded and mnviîed to attend cburch on Sunday rnornings, as guesi speakers will lie in attendance. AlI welcomne. - The Newtonvîlle U.C. Anniversar-y Service is this coming Sunday, Ociober 27 ai 9:45 a.m. Rev. Pbilips Whitney of the Oshawa Hospital Chapiaincy is the B ALLS RADIO & T.V. REPAIR REPAIRS TO MOST MAKES STE REOS, COLOUR ANDB&W T.V.s V.C. R.s F.O. BOX 27 R.R.2, ORONO, ONT. (416) 983-5721 Lç- ,0

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