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~.:~r@n W.kIy Ime1 d4y Anuv f2 Tragic. This used to be a home. A darling little place in a country village for a young couple to settle down; to raise tbeir 15 month old littie girl. It was a place full of dreams and promise.. . Jamie and Linda Strachan moved to Newtonville almost two years ago. They were settling in wonderfully, particularly witb the heip of terrific neighbours they found on either sides. Fire took ils rage tbrougb Iis home at 4449 Hwy. 2 in Newtonville, Friday morning, January 24, destroying everytbing inside. Not even their daugbter Hieather's teddy bear was left. The family had be-en out just a couple of hours, wben the fire, electricaily based, started. It wasn't long before Al was lost. When Linda came home to the aftermath, she was devastated, waiking into what was once their home, was now a nightmare of rubble and smoke. The Strachans are staying temporarily with Jamie's parents in Ajax. They don't know wbat the next step will be. Tbey are trying to deal with the sbock. Neigbbours of Jamie's and Linda bave decided to act on their own compassion and see what they can do for the couple. They ask for support; support of any kind. If you can give any sort of donation, cash, clothing, anything, it will be very deeply appreciated. Please contact Mrs. Coby Fortin at 786-2469 (4453 Hwy. 2) Mrs. Sharon Steele 786-2593 (4443 Hwy. 2) br myself. Thank, you. Little Scoops ... - Those who attended church in Newtonville on the l9th January enjoyed an outstanding guest speaker, Mr. David MacDonald. Weekly, guest speakers delight ail at the regular church services. A reminder that ail are welcome every Sunday for worship and for Sunday School, 9:45 in Newtonville. - There was a fine Newtonvilie Congregational Meeting held January 26 at the Church, followed by a wonderful pot luck dinner, enjoyeti by one and al... A note of thanks to Margaret Elliott here in Newtonville for keeping us up to date with our Church activities! - Happy Belated'Birthday to long time Newtonville Resident Clinton Farrow, January 20. Best Wishes! - The Great Owl Book Fair wiil wind up this evening at Newtonville Public.Scbool. This has been a very important fundraiser for the school; thanks to ail who supported the event. - Students in Anne Somers grade 5/6 class thoroughly enjoyed their visit to Lang Pioneer Village last Tbursday, January 23. - Newtonville Guides will bold their next Badge night, tomorrow, January 30. - There will be a meeting Thursday evening, February 6 for mnothers of the Newtonville Girl Guides. Ideas and input needed in the fun draising department for tbe benefit of the girls . .. please plan, to attend! - Watch for Valentines Day greeings, ail in tbe name of love! - coming to the Orono Weekly Times. Council supp( wetland prote( Town council on Monday 1 foliowing a presentation by 1 Gordon White, chairman of the Port Darlington Community Association, passed a resolution in that the protection of th-, wetlands of the Westside Creek Marsh take - Often forget to pick up the paper? Why flot sign up for a 1 subscrîption to the Times? Cal 983-5301 or reach me and l'Il arrange it. "Let's ail get involved!" - Resuits of last Friday evening euchre party were very impressive: Doris Joli stormed everyone with a score of 100, with Margaret Eiliott closing in 1 with 90; super showings came 1 from John Challice with 81; 1 Gladys Greenwood 75; Charles Stapleton 76 and Eric Helyer 75. On the draw Reg Eliiott, Bill Graham, Doris Joli, Norma Moffat and Dora MacDonald. Everyone welcome to next gamne 1 night at the Hall in Newtonviile, February 7 th. "Keep cozy, and keep in touch! " otion precedient over former licensing of the area for quarrying, an agreement that bas been signed by the Ministry of Natural Resources and St. Mary's Cement. White in making bis presentation said his organization approved of the report approved by council concerning wetlands in the Town. He noted that the wetlands did include tbe Ciass 2 Westside Crek Marsh. "We fully support your stand," stated White. White said the Marsh was one of the few that remain along the lakefront and should tbus be protected. 1It was pointed out to White by Mayor Hamre that the licensmng by tbe Ministry of Natural Resources, did take precedence over the wetland policy. White said 1 am asking that you save this marsb. He also pointed out that the former Mayor had said a portion of the area of the licensing sbould be revoked. ... So you made a New Year's resolution to spruce Up your home! Let me help you KEEP ILIAT RESOLUTION. 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