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8-Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, January 6,'lWi Newt on ville Alive by: Peggy Mullan "Resolution" not to be confused with "resolute.." from Webster's dictionary meaning "one who is resolute, hence a reckless person." "Resolution..a resolving determining, determining, deciding, the thing resolved or determined upon; decision as to future action." Webster's. Invariably, along with thé parties and exquisite menus, New Year's resolutions have indeed become a tradition. With every resolution comes all the sincerity and promise, admitedly holding a certain amount of fun. You know the most compelling compelling ones..to lose weight and exercise exercise faithfully, to save money or take a vacation this year for sure; or to drum up more time and patience for the kids, or even living a little more and worrying a little less. There is something that draws us to commit to these sometimes secret vows. It is fresh and-it is optimistic- as we put away the old year to out memories and diaries. Probably having to do with the many hectic schedules maintained for the past month or so, one of the most common activities this New Year's Eve was almost a "nonactivity." "nonactivity." Staying at home with family or perhaps a few friends, good movies and a late supper was an evening enjoyed by quite a few. Whether» ringing in the New Year a-la Dick Clark and the Big Apple, or raising a toast at home, seeing the birth of a brand new year is exciting. exciting. Passed on for some generations is an old Scottish tradition, the Mullans have followed on New Year's Eve. Just a few moments before the stroke of midnight, the person with the darkest hair steps outside the door carrying three gems; a piece of coal, which represents warmth, a shortbread cookie, bringing food, and a penny for prosperity. As the New Year rings aloud, the door is swung open out goes the old, entering good fortune fortune for the new! New Year's Day brings with it a feeling of calm and freshness. It was wonderful putting up the tree and decorations. Now, time to unwrap the final package..to take down the worn evergreen..knowing that next year, amongst the strands of garland, special bulbs and the angel topper, the magic would return. According to the Durham Regional Police, statistics for the region, on the road, were a total of 6,543 vehicles stopped as of December 29th. Of these, 512 cautions cautions issued, 211 highway infractions, infractions, 202 roadside alcohol testings done, resulting in 40 charges' overall. Thankyou Inspector John Hamilton. , May this be a very Happy, New Year for Silvia Ruegger - and for Canada. I talked with our Olympic marathoner Sunday evening prior to her flight to Florida on Monday morning, January 4th. Silvia has recovered 'from her knee .injury since we last talked in November, and now has taken her rigid training to a warmer climate. She will be meeting a co-runner in Newport - Ritchie, near Tampa where she will work for the month of January. In February Silvia is planning to run a cross-country race as part of her „ training, which will help to enhance her speed. She will have to run a marathon by June 1988 and come in a winner to gain a birth on the Olympic marathon team, thus running running for Canada in the summer Olympics in Seoul, Korea. Good Luck Silvia, we are with you all the way. Talk to you later! Little Scoops... - a lovely Christmas Eve service at Newtonville United Church, headed by the Youth Group brought a very special feeling of Christmas night to a large congregational gathering; an array of carolls and scripture readings, and with prayers led by Rev. Ransom, the service ended with a candlelight walk about the church. -Reminder you can still pick up a copy of "A Simple Act of Courage" written by Charles Ewert and illustrated by Ron Phillips, available at our corner store, or now at "Reflections" in Orono. Benefits to Oshawa's Participation House for disabled adults..with thanks. -How about that snow? Then back to school, back to work. It is winter after all, please drive accordingly. -The Red Cross will be opening its clinics around and about; seems to be a shortage of blood, particularly type "O" negative..if you can give, think about doing it.. -Euchre starts up again at the hall, 8 p.m. January 15th, welcoming everyone. -Concensus is most students are pleased to be back in the classrooms; alot of new conversation conversation clothes, haircuts and gadgets sure to Fill the air for the first week or so. Many parents and children send a great multitude of thanks for those responsible for. the Santa home visits throughout the week prior to Christmas. A super idea that brought alot of thrills and smiles to youngsters in Newtonville. Thank"* you Santa. Benefits from the 1 nominal charge were happily donated towards church activities. "May one year from today, you reflect with a smile on a wonderful year of happiness, simplicity and love...Happy, Happy New Year." New science fair for local board students The Northumberland and Newcastle School region is breaking away from a joint science fair with the Peterborough region and holding its First independent science fair this spring. Co-chairperson of The Northumberland Northumberland and Newcastle Science Fair Committee Mike Roach says, "We decided to do this because so many students are interested in science fairs and this will allow more students to participate in the Canada-wide fair." When the Northumberland area was part of the Peterborough regional fair, participation in the Canada-wide event was limited to one student from this area. That figure now jumps to a maximum of four. The Committee recently received permission from both the Peter- t borough Northumberland and , Newcastle Science Fair Committee, and from the Federal Youth Science Foundation, which administers the Canadian science events, to form its own Committee. The regional fair which is open to all schools - public, separate arid private in the Northumberland and Newcastle region - is scheduled for April 16 at Cobourg District Collegiate Collegiate Institute West. "We're anticipating about 250 entries this year," says Roach, a Computer Science and Math teacher at Courtice Secondary " School. The Canada Science Fair will be held one month later in Winnipeg. Job ORONO Printing WEE ^ L L T n T ES a 983-5301 the eyes of a whole society? Be honest Can you see disabled adults working for a living? Or even managing on their own? If you can't thafs not only your problem. It's ours. We're the Ontario March of Dimes!. We're working to help disabled adults be as independent as possible. With job training and placement Accessible housing, transportation and home care support * With assistive devices like wheelchairs and electronic aids. . Disabled adults want to be contributing members of the world around them. We're doing all we can, but we need your help. Because we know of only one way to open the eyes of a whole society. And that's one person at a time. Please support the services so vital to disabled adults. This year,'give as generously as you are able. . Send your donation to the Ontario March of Dimes, 60 Ouerlea >■ Bouleuard, Toronto M4H1B6. ON1ARD MARCH. OF DIMES II An Ability Fund Agency