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6-Orono Weekly limes, Wednesday, February 15, 1989 Newton ville Alive by Peggy Mullan Newcastle/Newtonville Public School Vice Principal Susan Medd. It has been a long time since I spent an hour in the vice-principal's office. . A short while ago, I had the opportunity opportunity and distinct pleasure of meeting and chatting with Susan Medd, the new vice principal at Newtonville and Newcastle Public Schools. I do confess at first, to a few of those jittery, girlish butterflies butterflies as I entered the school, and headed down the hall towards the principal's office... It didn't take long for the butterflies butterflies to disappear. Mrs. Medd's warmth and obvious devotion to her students, school and career, quickly came to light. Susan, and her husband Warren (Principal at The Pines Sr. Public School) and their two children live north of Bowman ville. Next to their family and love for the country, both satisfy their strongest passion - teaching. Susan has taught for sixteen sixteen years, from the junior grades to high school level. She comes to iis from Port Hope High School, where she was a Guidance Counsellor. Susan admits it was an emotional departure from the wonderful staff and dynamic student student body at Port Hope High. Thé enthusiasm and motivation Susan had in accepting this promotion to vice principal was only enhanced by the many congratulatory wishes she received from her colleagues ai Port Hope. They knew she was tbps.' Mrs. Medd has been at our school since the beginning of the year. Newcastle and Newtonville schools are "twin" schools, sharing one principal and one vice principal bet'Wcen them. Previous vice principal principal Wayne McCurdy met with Susan on occasion before hand. He did not hold back, his feelings of pride in the staff and, students at Newtonville. Almost all of Mrs. Medd's time is spent in Newtonville, Newtonville, where she also joins teacher Gordon Kribs, teaching grade 4/5. "Being at a small school such as this, is like being part of a family. With a staff of six, we all chip in * together. " Susan explains.. "If there is a job to be done, a project to be initiated or a problem to'be solved/ it is a pretty terrific thing when it all becomes a school problem problem or activity, not just one student's student's or one teacher's." Undoubtedly, students adjust to change. Some better than others. "Children need to know that teachers are human. That they are approachable, and can even make a mistake. 1 care about these kids. They are so eager to question, to learn, to accept responsibility, and 1 am already attached. Wayne McCurdy McCurdy was right, what a school!*' Mrs. Medd and her staff look forward to a successful and eventful balance of the school year. Come the fall of '89, and the return of grade six to Newtonville, things promise to be exciting in the very near l ut lire, "l was blessed," Susan adds, "to be on staff at Port Hope High School and to be able to work with the teachers and students there. Here in Newtonville now - yes, I have surely been doubly blessed." Our Northumberland/Newcastle Board of Education again, has made us proud. We have also been blessed - to have teachers in our own communities sharing their gift with our children, leaving such an impact on their growth in learning. Thank you Susan Medd for taking taking time from your hectic schedule this day. Little Scoops... - If you were headed west on Hwy. 2 Monday morning, you might have seen quite a lovely sight across from the old egg farm...twelve deer grazing grazing in the field. A beautiful scene to hold on to throughout the day. - Watch for Brownies and Girl Guides. They're out and about on their lovely annual tradition of selling selling cookies. - Remember Sunday mornings and the musical rehearsals at the Sunday School. All talents welcomed - instruments, instruments, singing, making props. Call Roberta 786-2699 or Arlene 786-2099 with any questions. - Happy Wedding Anniversary wishes to long time Newtonville residents, Maurice and Jean O'Neill on February 16th. - Congratulations to newly elected Chairman of the Clarke Museum and Archives Helen MacDonald, and to Vice Chairman Donna .Robins of Newtonville, to Norma Lee of Leskard, Executive Secretary and to Ray Dickson of Orono, Treasurer; to new Board members Nancy Scott of Newtonville, Katherine Dennis of Kendal, to founding member Helen Schmid and Honorary past Chairman Derek Barnett. Many grand events are in store at the Clarke Museum on its opening in April. - No one wants their community to "go to the dogs..." Unfortunately many dog owners do not give very much creedence into proper care for their pet. There have been a number of complaints and bitter mumblings about dogs on the loose. Dogs barking, barking, running, jumping up, getting into garbage and doing other goodies on assorted, properties. There are even a couple of particular particular spots that allow their dogs to be tied up - yes - tied up practically to the public sidewalk for hours. There would be no doubt in our minds that the Dept, of Health, the Humane Society or the pound would agree that this is no proper, caring way to look after a dog or ■ any pet. Let's hope owners of free running dogs come to their community community senses before too long. - Watch for upcoming details from the Town explaining facts about our water. Five weeks and counting. Already the days are getting longer. Spring will be here befor'e you know it. Let's hope winter gets here before April... ( .an you get AIDS from sharing a needle while doing drugs? YES! Get the facts. Let's Talk. Call the Ontario Ministry of Health AIDS Hotline ' 1-800-668-AIDS Orono Figure Skating Club News Report Lynne Lemieux The younger skaters from Can- skate and Canfigureskate are looking looking forward to the 'Ùnicorn Fair' which is being held February 18th at the Oshawa Civic Arena. Hosted by the Oshawa Skating Club, the Unicorn Fair gives junior skaters, from beginner and up, an opportunity opportunity to prepare a program to music and join skaters from the other clubs to test their skills. From Orono there is a large group of skaters attending. They are: Jillian Lemieux, Mark Lemieux, Michael. Murphy, Brenda Burt, Amanda Barchard, Rebecca Hisson, Laura Hisson, Nicole Wilhelm, Erin Wilson, Christine Dobson, Angela Tompkins, Heather Geboers, Tara Lee Clemens, Christine Potts, Sacha Thompson, Christa Robinson and David Thompson. At the Minden Skating Competition Competition on February 4th and 5th, Orono skaters Briar Ransberry and Tracy Eames again.performed very well. Briar, in the Senior Bronze Ladies Freeskate placed first in her flight and second overall. Tracy placed first overall in Freeskate and placed second in the Elements Category. Well done girls! In the Canskate program, Jilljan Lemieux has passed the Novice III badge and Sara Dewsbury the Elementary badge. Kinette Katch Up News report , Aaahhh February! The least favourite month. It comes but once a year, thank goodness. Like ever/one else, the Kinettes of The Great Pine Ridge are toughing it out as best we can. It is a relatively slow month for us this year and no one seems to be complaining. The first two weeks have been a recovery time from a busy January. On the 27th of January, we held our 3rd Youth Dance. It was the most successful yet with 155 students attending. Our new DJ, Randy Cowan kept everyone busy on the dance floor. The chaperones once again had an easy evening as the students were too busy having a good time to get into any trouble. Anyone whose faith in the younger generation is waning, should pop in to one of our dances and see that they really are a great bunch of budding budding adults. Proceeds from the above men tioned dances go to the future playground (construction begins in the spring) located adjacent to St. Francis of Assisi School in Newcastle. Newcastle. We presented a cheque to the St. Francis CPTA at their January meeting. This playground will be used not only by the more than 250 studepts at St. Francis, but also by children living in the new subdivision subdivision behind the school. Last month's activities also included included catering a, Kinsmeh Dinner and our own Dinner Meeting held at the Rhoden House. It .was a terrific terrific meeting enjoyed by all 6 of our Kinettes and 3.guests. The highlight was the Public Speaking Competition. Competition. There were 5, speeches, all of which took much time, effort and ■thought to prepare. ' Each was delivered with care and sincerity. I applaud each Kinette who contributed contributed and thank our guêsts for acting as impromptu judges. I'm sure everyone feels the best speech won. Congratulations Kinette Bev Stacheruk and the best of luck as she competes against Public Speakers from other clubs in our zone. Last year a Kinette from our club won the Zone Competition and came runner-up at the District Level. We'd love to see that feat bettered in 1989. I said the first two weeks of February were to be slow, but we shall make up for it during the last two. February 15 - 21, 1989 has been proclaimed Kinsmen Week and February 20, 1989 has been named Kinsmen Day in recognition of the Association's 69th Anniversary. Anniversary. Work and preparation is nearing nearing completion to assure that most Canadians will at least know that this fine service organization exists. We are proud to be Kin and very proud of the work we do to improve the quality of life in our communities. communities. Near the end of the month, we will cater another Kinsmen Dinner. We are also preparing for our Spring Spring Conference. This is an annual event held in each Zone. (Our zone ■ consists of 6 Kinette clubs in the Durham Region.) We deal' with business, hand out hard earned awards and enjoy the fellowship so vital to our association. We are all r looking forward to this year's conference conference to be held in Ajax. Our February meeting will be less formal as we ara having a pot luck. I again extend an invitation to any woman in the Newcastle, Orono area to come out and see what Kinettes is all about. I can assure you won't be disappointed. We work hard and play a Ifot and in the process a person grows,,learns and does a lot of good. Please don't hesitate to call me with questions or comments at 987-5491. Sincerely, Kinette President Anne THE NORTHUMBERLAND AND NEWCASTLE BOARD OF EDUCATION KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION 1989/90 School Year Junior and Senior Kindergarten registration for the Clarke A.S.G. area schools Will be held as indicated indicated in the following schedule. (Children currently enrolled in Junior Kindergarten need not reapply for Kindergarten.) * , School Telephone Date * Time Kirby Public School 983-5802 . Thurs. 2 Mar. 9:00-11:30 1:00-3:3p Orono/Lockhart P.S. 983-5006 Tues. 28 Feb. 9:00-11:30 1:00-3:30 ' Newcastle Public School 987-4262 Mon. 20 Feb. 9:00-11:30 1:00-3:30 Newtonville Public School 78Ç-2550 Tues. 21 Feb. 9:00-11:30 1:00-3:30 1. Children four years of age on or before 31 December 1989 may be ■ registered. Proof of age (birth certificate, official birth registration notice, etc.) is required. , * 2. Please bring written proof of health records indicating-immunization * dates. ' V 3. Proof of public school support should be produced at the time of registration (tax bill, property tax, or property tax notice). 4» Precise information regarding location of residence and postal code is important. Rutal residents require lot and concession numbers. 5. Parents are requested to .telephone the school for an appointment time. Charles \A/, Kennedy - Superintendent of Instruction (Personnel) Date -of Publication: February 8. 1989 February 15. 1989