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6-Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, February 3, 1988 Newton ville Alive by: Peggy Mullan "...naturally headstrong, they or- can sometimes be found peeking Whatever your decide upon, you their colourful heads through the will undoubtedly wonder where the last remains of spring snow. The time has gone, crocus is a hardy perennial - an ear- Music in Motion dance classes, ly riser blooming profusely in spr- which were very successful and ex- ing.." iting last fall, will resume on Well, it's spring isn't it? February 23 for boys and girls ages Whoops! Guess this past weekend's 4 to 14, in Newtonville. weather got the best (or worst) of As before, there will be two me. 1 forgot that there are still groups, the 4 to 7 year olds, then forty-six days remaining until spr- older ones from 7 to 14. The cost is ing officially arrives, as lately - we $15.00 and $25.00 respectively. Pro- know how difficult that has been to gramme is for a 10 week period, believe. - Response has already been en- On January 31st, just this past thusiastic, so it is a good idea to call Sunday, the thermometer stretched soon to pre-register. Instructor to a balmy 48 degrees fahrenheit. Mrs. Debbie Nowlan is now accep- On January 31st, 1986 and 87, the ting calls after 6:00 p.m. at temperature was 20 degrees F (-8 786-2963. On February 23rd there C.) with minimal amount of snow. will also be registrations, but the We seem to be caught up in a mid- first dance will go ahead as well, winter lull, somewhat milder than Everyone is certainly welcome! normal, but probably guaranteed to An amount of money lost and change before our eyes into "real found at the corner store, call the winter." store at 786-2725 to claim. All of the kids I'm sure do a Little Scoops., snow-dance on their way to and -Get the facts. Remember February from school everyday - their new 15th at 9:30 a.m. in Bowmanville sleds, skiis and various outdoor the public meeting regarding the snow paraphernalia waiting at bay. new sub-development proposal I have seen cars being washed and south of hwy. 2 on the east side. Try vacuumed out, driveways raked, to attend - arrange a ride with a windows washed and culverts being neighbour. cleaned out, as many have taken ad- -Concern stirring on the new vantage of April in January. development - residents in the im- We should make the most of mediate area would like to see an whatever Mother Nature throws access road go in south of the our way, even if it is from the inside school instead of along Jones looking out. There's not too much Avenue; this would be alot safer for we can get involved with outdoors children playing, especially when with all the mud and water, so keep .construction starts...again, get the your chin up and perhaps consider facts - questions, suggestions "antidotes for the lulls." ■ welcomed, to be brought to light. 1. Play a game..if you're like me at -Newtonville United Church and all, playing games usually sounds surrounding youth organizations positively boring. I was introduced held a Youth Rally on January 30th to a couple that 1 now recommend a well rounded interesting pro- confidently to you..they are alot of gramme. Thanks to all who attend- fun - Balderdash, Pictionary, An ed and who made it possible. Evening of Murder (I mentioned -More water questions popping up - that previously) and even Trivial When? How? Costs? Quality? Op- Pursuit or Scrabble; or pop into the tional? I am pleased to see interest hall on Fridays for a social evening being aroused; let's get some of euchre. answers.. 2. Get together with friends for an -A Winter Carnival is coming to evening of popcorn, hot chocolate Newtonville Public School later this and a few good movies, for no month. Let is Snow! Let it Snow! special reason in particular. Let it Snow! 3. Visit, read, paint, sew, exp'eri -February is Heart month across ment with new recipes, or dare Canada and U.S. Canvassers will be daydream what wonderful things assuming their duties accordingly, you will accomplish this spring and -i am not one for football but many summer. did watch the Washington Redskins 4. There's always pre-spring clean- dance all over the Denver Broncos ing*! Some sort of job in need of do- to the tune of 42 to 10 in the Super ing that those nice sunny days to Bowl last Sunday. Personally 1 lik- come will not demand. ed the opening ceremonial 5. Put your feet up, take the phone 'trumpeting of Herb Alpert, then the off the hook and do-none of the twisting of Chubby Checker during above! halftime... Frpm around The Region (Continued 1 ) , Twenty-one year old Joe is setting setting a scorching pace with the Flames as a rookie and recently in Toronto notched two goals in a 11-3 victory over the Maple Leafs. Canadian Mental Health Association Durham Branch Self-help group for Dépressives and Manic Dépressives will meet Thursday, February 11, 1988 at 111 Simcoe Street North, 2nd Flodr, Oshawa from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.- Guest speaker: Dr. Z. A. Kalin, Psychiatrist. Topic: Manic Depression. Friends and family members arc also welcome. For more information, call Marilyn at 436-8760. Financial backer for EFW plan A financial backer has come forth for the Energy From Waste plan for seven Northumberland County municipalities, Port Hope, Cobourg, Hope Township, Hamilton Township, Millbrook, Haldimand and Cavan Townships. Canada Corporation expects to have plqps in this spring. New appointment to Oshawa Harbour The federal government has dropped Jack Snedden from the Oshawa Harbour Commission after a three year stint. Snedden has said he regrets being dropped from the commission but still holds concerns on lire future of the Harbour under the present leadership. Dr. Peter Zakarow is chairman with Jean Achmatowicz being the new federal appointment. Soon ready with "Jitters" at Port Perry The Borelians Community Theatre of Port Perry are well under way with their next production, production, Canadian playwright David French's hilarious show-wjthin-a- show entitled "Jitters", which treats the audience to a too-true-to- life peek into the world of theatre - the instant loves and hates, power struggles, over-developed egos, under-developed egos, fragile egos, tragic characters, petty jealousies, prima donnas,. and all the other strange but wonderful characters that one meets almost everywhere but which are soooo much bigger in theatre. The Borelians have been in the winner's circle at the Association of Community Theatres annual Festival every year since they entered, and are hoping to bp again this year. They have entered "Jitters" "Jitters" in the Festival and will be adjudicated adjudicated on the night of their closing closing performance - March 5. Jitters is being directed by the somewhat infamous John H. Foote, and produced (at Foote's request) request) by Donna Shanley, who seems to know how to keep the temperamental but enormously talented Foote on good terms with cast and crew alike. Set design is by the renowned Port Perry Artist, Leslie A. Parkes. Plan now to take the February blahs out of your life - (you know they're going to hit you sooner or later) - treat yourselves to some first class theatre in Town Hall 1873 - corner of Queen & Lilia Streets in downtown Port Perry - one of the cosiest theatre atmospheres Durham Region has to offer - enjoy a drink and a laugh with friends - mark February 26, 27 and March 3, 4 and 5 on your calendars. Phone Barb at her shop "Just Around the Corner" (985-8341), or better still, drop in at 143 Perry Street in Port Perry, to book your tickets .... And stay tuned to this paper for more on this show! Volunteer^ save Hampton sports All positions have been filled on the Hampton Community Association Association responsible for sports in the community. Soccer and ball are the main items for the summer months. New Democrats to Converge on Oshawa On March 26, 1987, New Democrats from across the province province will converge on, the LVIV Hall in Oshawa to honour Ed Broadbent in a celebration of his 20 years as being Oshawa's MP. The dinner dance which is open to the public is being sponsored by the Oshawa Federal NDP, has so far been able to confirm as head table guests, ' Gord Wilson, President of the Ontario Federation of Labour, Bob Rae, Leader of the Official Opposition in Ontario, Gillian Sandeman, President of the Ontario New Democrats, Leo Gerard, Director, District 6, United Steelworkers - and Oshawa MPP Mike Breaugh. It is expected that many more distinguished Canadian will be confirming their attendance, as the dale draws'near. Tickets for the evening which commences with cocktails at 5:30 p.m., are $1(X).(X) for Patron tickets with patrons names being listed a souvenir programme and $60.00 for general admission with official receipts being issued for income tax purposes. Babes In Bookland by Dorothy Robinson Nicky is setting out to deliver a Where is Nicky's Valentine? basketful of valentines. The reader The perfect time to present a must lift many flaps to see the reci- child with a book is on à special oc- pients enjoying their valentines casion, especially if the theme of the -flaps on a doghouse, a hedge, a book complements the occasion. door, a blanket, a car, a carriage, It is not always easy to find a and finally a mailbox. At first, it suitable book, but we are able to seems that Nicky must face disap- provide at the Apple Blossom Shop pointment when his mailbox proves for Valentine-gNing, a flap book to be empty, but inside the house he that is delightful for the 2 - 5 year finds a surprise party with a heart- old set. shaped cake inscribed "Vlicky." It is one of the "Nicky" books in "Where is Nicky's Valentine?" is Puffin's Lift the Flap series. Maybe a loving gift and fun too if you have you remember "Where's My Easter a heart-shaped cake to present Egg?", when it was in the shop last along with the book, spring. Both feature Nicky, a charming charming black and grey kitten. 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