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Orono Weekly Time'. Wednesday, November 23. 1988-7 F by Peggy Mullan "Crafty Ladies" (1-r) Bernice Pollard, Nellie Martin and Cindy tiruce Hendersen, Laural Nichols, Sue It has teen a wonderful four weeks. Just as terrific as it was last fall, the craft classes for '88 were a tremendous success, held down at our Newton ville school gym. They were held Thursday evenings evenings in November at a cost of $25.00 per person, which included about 98% of all materials, all in benefit of the school. Creativity was area - a reminder to all that recycl- Helping Santa ring in the 1988 Christmas season officially, was the Clarke High School Band, in the 27th Annual Santa Claus Parade in Bowmanville last . Saturday, November 19th. ; With the theme this year being "Visions of Sugar plums" the parade marked the real beginning to the jolly season, under partly sunny November skies. One could just not help catching some of those Christmassy-kid" vibrations as the bands, floats and soldiers and clowns marched by- It has begun. Let's all promise not to lose sight of the very special feelings and meaning Christmas getting a chuckle, reliving little events and realizing all over again * just how much our communities have to offer. holds. This past week marked a very special birthday. "Newtonville . Alive" was born November 11th, last .year and I am tickled pink. Sometimes my pen couldn't keep Up with- those messages from the brain. Other times, perhaps my words have been a little too personal personal or opinionated,, general or critical. Always with standing though, has been my attachment to. home - Newtonville and to her people. people. The intent always - to eventually eventually see Newtonville Alive grow into a real ' 'community" column and reflective voice... It's been grand! We have covered, talked about, commented on, disagreed and giggled about quite alot of different topics.,We hit on dumpy sites, 'sloppy neighbours and barking dogs; we enjoyed church events, community 1 causes and gorgeous gardents; chatted chatted with an Olympic runner, Yukon hiker, a lady who is blind, a soot- buster, and had our own views on war and remembrance when we talked to and about Viet Nam vets, * wars and movies. Ahh, we reminisced about teenage years, felt graduation again and saw our children grow. Then we were frustrated with renovation, septic tanks and well water; met with Father Christmas, Jack Frost, Old man Winter and Mother . Nature through tornado winds. let loose as ladies matered crafts in basket decorating, fibrefill snowmen, quilted coat hangers, fabric and lacy picture frames and varied floral arrangements. An astronomical profit of $500. was raised from this most popular school fundraising project. It will be put into the Parents' Liaison Committee Fund, for future use for snow storms and sweltering heat..waved flags on July 1st, thought about the Lord's Prayer, God Save the Queen and gay ministers. We've hugged new babies and cherished old tales passed on from some grand "old" folk of the area. AH have touched us, reflect within us and make us who we are today. I could go on. I have saved every Newtonville Alive article and still enjoy looking back now and then, I welcome each and every call. # Thank you! \ Little Scoops... - Last Friday, November 11th, an open Coffee House for Peace was held in the church basement with particular note on Remembrance Day and the theme of peace. It was terrific - the place was packed! There were various musical and literary interludes from local multitalented multitalented artists among others the well-known' Bernie 'Martin. Youngsters Corinne and Ryan Teal, Bonnie and Marcià Bragg, Blair and Craig Barton, Chris Hutchinson Hutchinson and MaeKenzie Howson got involved involved as well in readings and singsongs. singsongs. They were among other children who, the previous evening had got together making candles to be used this'night. Good company and entertainment, entertainment, hot cider, coffee and sweets all made for a grand-evening, with encore plans hopefully in the works, come Valentine's Day. The cqmm unity thanks organizers Roberta Ransom, Bev Higgins and all others who chipped in. - Welcome home Lynn Baglole of Newtonville; Lynn was in that terrible terrible automobile accident a couple of weeks ago and has made an absolutely absolutely marvelous recovery. She will have to rest for sometime yet, but is tliankful to be out of the worst danger. - I ;vst week a recycling week in the students and the school. Thanks to those ladies who put it all together, mixing a good cause with warm and pleasant company: Committee Chairperson Jackie Higgins and associate "artists" Lonna Brobbel, Susan Barton, Laurel Nichols, Evelyne Farrow and Darlene Zachanowich for their time and ingenuity..it's a Hit! ing or lack of recycling affects us all. The goal of the Citizens for a Safe Environment is to constantly revive public awareness, to impress upon everyone the importance of recycling, to stress the need to look ahead taking more steps to a safe and cleaner environmènt. Perhaps to consider the step to come be in the grocery stores or shopping malls, to really take a candid look at harmful or wasteful packaging/advertising packaging/advertising gimics or containers. containers. This long journey to a cleaner environment has got to start with these first steps. Helen MacDonald of the Citizens for a Safe Environment commends our school system, particularly during during recycling week, on their interest in what they and students could do . for their environment. Helen joins the schools in encouraging other institutions institutions to initiate their own recycling programs. "Rinse-Recycle-Dump" Think about it..Area Recycling bins are located here: Hampton, depot on Taunton Road; Bowmanville Sewage Treatment Plant, south Liberty St.; Orono - town depot behind the Co-op; and Newcastle by the Fire Station. "Sho- lo-Kan" Karate club will be out and about offering raffle tickets in support of their very own awards day. Let's show our support. All ages continually welcome to join in karate, Monday and Thursday evenings at the hail. - A special thank you and farewell was bid to Marlene Stacey, who retired this past Sunday as Sunday School Superintendent of 23 years. Mrs. Stacey's devotion will always be gratefully and fondly remembered. - Some well-deserving thahks is extended extended to those companies and businesses in the area who are involved involved with our High Schools in the student co-op program. Teens have the opportunity to get involved in the real world of business and dealing dealing with people. It is truly an education education they could not receive from a textbook. We are fortunate to have the excellent Northumberland/Newcastle Northumberland/Newcastle Board of Education available for our children. - On Tuesday, November 15th at- Newtonville Public School, Gordon Gordon Krib's grade 4/5 class had an educational outing of their own when they headed outdoors for tracking and problem solving at the Outdoor Education Centre. Binoculars, cameras and an appetite appetite for hot chocolate and learning learning about nature turned out a good day. A trip is planned for December 1st for the younger students to the Museum. - It will be a day at Newtonville School on Monday, November 28th. Kindergarten comes home. After meetings, arguments, discussions and votes, a decision was made between the parents of kindergarten children, school staff and trustees to open up kindergarten in Newtonville. Kindergarten children have always been bused to attend school in Newcastle. Due to overcrowding and enrollment hikes, another option option had to be found. It is great to see expansion at our school. Since October 31, Carol Norcutt, the new kindergarten teacher has been working with, and getting to know these little students over at Newcastle. She and her : kindergarten kids have developed quite a rapport and now look forward forward with ease, transferring here to Newtonville Monday morning, November 28th. - Congratulations to Mrs, Debbie Nowlan of Newtonville who was elected in Ward 3 aë a Public School Trustee. • ' - Get well wishes to Newtonville Public School teacher Wanda Fames who had a bad'falï, breaking her ankle in two spots. Students are very concerned about one of their favoiirite teachers, hoping she will be fine again soon. - Remember, tickets are still available at the C.I.B.C. in Newcastle Newcastle for the United Way food draw, schedled for Monday, November 28th at 4:00 p.m. - "Euchred..." Another evening of fun and friends was had by all who went over to the hall for euchre last Friday Friday night. There were 15 tables; 50/50 draw winners were Norma Moffatt; Dorothy Branch; Bill Graham and Madeline Buckley. Top scorers were: Marie Couroux with 87; Chris Overy with 84; Lena Clysdale with 82; Harvey Partner with 82;, Bruce Bright with 79 and David Thrower with 77. All welcome. Next game set for December 2. -'November 22, 1963, 25 years ago. I remember this day like it was last week. The day President John F. Kennedy was shot. The confusion, the bewilderment and sadness that touched more than just a nation - in one way or another. Will that event in Dallas ever be left in the past; will JFK rest in peace? I wonder. - Okay - Many have started their Christmas shopping. Now is the time to find out from your loved ones somehow, what they really would love for Christmas.. Usually the one thing that will brighten their faces and warm their hearts is probably probably something they do not need at all - passionately crave perhaps.. There's nothing quite like giving so-, meone extra special, something extra extra special... - Get ready one month until winter officially arrives. 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