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V Newtonville Alive , by: Peggy Mullan Hi L j jffj R 1 S L > j 88 "Pearce's Store" Newtonville 1939. A gem of a service to the community, community, the Corner Store still maintains maintains to be the hub of the Village, with .its own special country charm. ' Originally on this site, the Standard Standard Bank of Canada opened a branch on July 25, 1908. Twenty years later, on November 5, 1928 it amalgamated with the Canadian Bank of Commerce, then moved to the south side of Main Street (Hwy. 2 West) to a "new" brick building. Banking moved and the store was born. Referring again to Agnes Burley's book...(always available at the store) further enlightening tidbits tidbits from earlier Newton(ville) of 1846...we had 4 shoemakers, 1 cooper, 1 Presbyterian Church, 3 stores, 3 taverns, 1 tannery, 1 wagon maker and 1 wheelwright- chairmaker, and alot of traffic along Main Street. I talked with Miss Bernice Milligan and Mrs. Phyllis Peck as ■ they reflected fondly on days gone by.. Miss Milligan.. "I remember when that building was the bank; my mother used to take me in. I'd see the boys who worked in the bank knowing they would all be by the house later gathering, to get ready to go skating on the big pond behind our place. The store was welcomed - of course, it wasn't as big or had as many things as it does now. . "We owned the store for about fourteen years, gave it up about twelve years back now.." says'Mrs. Peck. We took it over from a Mr. Porter who used to run a little restaurant along side. We eventually.took eventually.took over the whole building, as our home, there was no railing Upstairs then. We did have a fruit stand out on the front verandah and once a week, a butcher would come in to do our meat cutting. Gradual- ' ly that was phased out. People were starting to buy those big freezers and ordering large meat orders from the city. Yes...it 1 is nice to think back but, the peop(c are still . really wonderful in Newtonville and we do have a terrific store!" Thank you Bernice and Phyllis! In-February of 1986, the store was purchased again...John and Joanne have managed to keep that friendly, warm atmosphere, even with all improvements they've made and the services and products they offer. I still love telling our "city company" company" to take the Newtonville exit, go north and turn left at the Corner Store... I have had a fair amount of response with regard to my last writing on the sub development. The majority seems to be definitely favourable. I just might like to take a little survey. It could prove interesting.,One interesting.,One concern was the thought that perhaps a development going in would cause OUR personal costs of water hook up to rise. Not true. Any developer must cover all charges such as these. Also, sidewalks, street lights even grading of the parklands. The Region as we know, has been more than well aware of any problems concerning Newtonville's water and will act upon these matters accordingly. I Will be pleased to report to you regularly as 1 learn more in depth information. Little Scoops... -Newtonville Public School held its school spirit day last Friday. "Backwards Day" went over well. Students and teachers walked, talked, talked, wrote and dressed backwards. As with all school spirit rallies, teamwork and togetherness prevailed. prevailed. -You'll find you will have to keep an extra caring eye out for your houseplants especially true if you have a woodstove. Mist frequently..they will continue to give you alot of pleasure on those sometimes dreary winter days. -"An evening of Murder!" hmmm...such was the return address address on a letter we received the other day in the mail. Apparently it is a new "game" out, whereby person person who attend are all "suspects" and gather together, assume identities identities and try to solve the ghastly crime...SO, I'll ief yoü know how the mystery Unfolds...This is "Rebel" "Rebel" signing off for now... Around the Board with Bob Willsher In my column in December I mentioned that 1 was not going to be Chairperson of the board in 1988. Newspaper reports have been misinterpreted by a number of people. people. 1 have been asked why 1 have left the board. Well, as you can see, I haven't. I am still a trustee for ward three. It means a little less work than being chair of the bohrd. The board has been discussing the 1988 budget since November. The number of meetings of the operations and finance committee will increase as the next two months go by. The budget should be ap proved in March. If you have an interest interest or question about the budget process, please call me. I hope that some may even-find the time to attend attend a meeting or two. The budget contains many items to meet the needs across the board. On a local note we hope to see monies included to provide a storage shed at Kirby Public School (approximately $10,000) to solve the problem of the "too-many- things-to-store" in one room. Bow'manville High School has a similar item to address the same problem. Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday. Januarv 20., 1988-7 Crime Stoppers look for help in murder The Durham Regional Police and Police are confident that with have re-operied the investigation in- this latest technology and the conti- to the Murder of Beverly Smith of nuing help of the media and the Raglan in 1974. public a successful conclusion may A recent Crime Stoppers appeal (je reached in this case, has resulted in a number of good Anyone with information on this leads. Detectives Tony Turner and case can call the Durham Regional Doug King are working full time on Police using their local number or the case, which as you are no doubt Crime Stopper at 222-8477 or aware, is the only outstanding 1-800-387-8477. murder in the Region of Durham Inspector Ed Wilson, of the since its inception in 1974. Criminal Investigation Branch, The entire investigation for the feels that "someone in our Corn- last 13 years has. recently been munity holds the key to this entered on a new Police Computer homicide." The joys of living with Teenagers We are also looking tor $70,000 to upgrade and pave the parking lots at the Pines and Clarke. There is a real need to address this problem problem and hopefully this will be the year. The last capital item of a local nature is a proper sign for the Pines/Clarke complex. It is anticipated anticipated that one will be erected that parents and visitors will be able to clearly see at night. There are similar capital items required required across the board. Some schools are in a real need situation with respect to Public address systems, while others have inadequate inadequate play fields, chimneys that are failing and bricks flaking off as a result of poor insulation. We won't be able to meet them all but we should be able to get a fair number done. The bulk of the non-wage items in our budget goes to address items which help the children in the classroom and associated school activities. activities. One such item is a $13,350 fund to encourage the visual and performing arts for J.K. to 13 students. Much of the fund would assist in transporting students to the various activities across the jurisdication. $3,000 has been proposed proposed for the Career Awareness day for female students in grades 8 and 10. A similar event at Orono last year was very successful. Other monies will attempt to expand computer computer access for students; equipment equipment for technical studies; athletic team activities; and extension of our automated library systems for grades k - 8. In addition, both the elementary and secondary principals have identified identified a need to improve funding of the instructional budgets. The lean years resulted in significant erosion and some further improvement is necessary. Both associations have taken an active, constructive approach approach ta the problem of school funding and their input is ap-, preciated. Naturally the budget contains . much more than the few items I have discussed here. It will be a tough job to address them all and keep the budget reasonable. At the last board meeting the board endorsed a number of important important recommendations from the education committee. Our board has made substantial progress in the area of affirmative action. I believe attitudes have changed in the last two years. But further work is required. The board approved training programs for resource personnel and classroom teachers to assist them in avoiding sex bias in the classroom. The program program will help in the selection of materials, curriculum design and classroom techniques. The second item from the committee committee endorsed by the board will assist in addressing the concern of teenage suicide. Some may wonder why we are focusing on this issue. Certainly our board has not had a rash of suicides. In fact precise numbers are not readily available. It is simply a matter of recognizing the role schools play in a young person's life. If wë can prepare our staff properly then we can help. Even one life lost is too much. The board's cafeteria operations continue to be managed in an effective effective way. A number of years ago they were operating at a cost to taxpayers. taxpayers. Not so for the last few years. Again recent reports show a modest profit. Many thanks to Gord Savage and the hard working people who Operate our cafeteria. Examinations are underway at many of our schools, 1 hope that students don't fjnd them too difficult difficult and the end result meets your objectives. Living with Teens Programme offers effective parenting skills to dshawa, Bowmanville, Orono and Ajax/Pickering residents. Being a-parent of teenagers is not an easy task - especially nowadays! Today's concerned and sometimes bewildered parents have an increasing increasing interest in finding better ways of relating to their teens. Improving relationships between parents and teenagers will be the focus of a parent study group beginning Monday, February 1st, 1988 at Paul Dwyer High School in" Oshawa. The Joy of Living With Teens offers offers a realistic and sensible ap proach to improving family relationships. relationships. Through reading, activities activities and discussions parents learn effective ways of communicating with teens and they are able to share their concerns with other parents. The Joy of Living With Teens encourages encourages mutual respect between, parents and teenagers and leads to increased co-operation and a more responsible self-reliant attitude. The Durham Famjly Education Resource Centre is offering this 10 session course which costs $35.00 single or $60.00 per couple. For information and registration please call 579-2021 or 683-4353. , - - ' A •*, TRI-COUNTY HOCKEY CLUB is sponsoring a DANCE - SAT., JANUARY 30th 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. ORONO COMMUNITY CENTRE PROCEEDS ORONO (NOVICE) JUICERS MUSIC: DJ * F. Sawyer 988-9293 TICKETS $10.00 COUPLE D. Haines 983-9218 January Clearance at NOT JUST FASHIONS TUES. - SAT. &30 - 530 Selection of... Sweaters, Dresses & Skirts Only $ 25.00 SPORTSWEAR i 25 to 75% NOT JUST FASHIONS Hours Jan. 28, 29, 30, Feb. 4, 5. 6 - 10:00 - 5:00 4