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6-Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, March 29, 1989 NEWTONVILLE ALIVE by Peggy Mullan Newtonville kids were quick to Left to right were: Jeremy Flin- respond to the snow we had just ■ toff 14 (standing), Kevin Flintoff over a week ago, as they made the \ 12, Troy Persaud of Bowmanville, most of it over on Jones' Hill the Becky Devries 7, Ruth Devries 9, other day. Julia Turner 10, Catharine Carr 9, Clare Turner 12, Natasha Ransom 3; in front: left to right Isaac Ransom Ransom 5, Adam Devries 6 and Lizà Turner 6. One of the greatest treasures in this life is family. Reunions of the small or large size are truly becoming becoming more and more popular at this •fresh" time of the year. The coming together of long-lost uncles and cousins, bearing favourite recipes, treats and gifts for the youngsters with plenty of love and hugs for relatives, tenderly touch all our hearts. The feelings and the sound of laughter linger on, long after everyone has left and gone home. Easter and spring are indeed synonymous. With the lilies of Easter, bonnets and warming sunshine, sunshine, spring is born. Whatever your personal celebrations celebrations of spring and Easter were, Î hope they marked a lovely beginning beginning to a beautiful season. Little, Scoops... - Thank you to those who asked about the "missing Newtonville column" column" of last week. Your kind words were appreciated.,..With all the activity last week, I guess "the force wasn't with me.." - Lilies have long been a traditional gift at Easter. Keep in mind that lilies (lilium) do not like tvarm roots, so keep them away from atop direct heat. They bloom best in a # warm sunny room with moderate watering and good drainage. I think I would like to try keeping .them potted inJbloom outside on the deck once the temperature rises a little more.. - "That's Entertainment!" Call 786-2099 for tickets to the Sweet Adeline's concert and/or dinner on April 8th, at the church. Promises to be a unique evening. - Remember the all-day Youth Rally scheduled for April 15, at a cost of $12.00. The rally welcomes all youth of high school age to join in for this interesting, informative event, including three workshops# a study on music from Christian to satanic rock, along with the dinner. For registration or additional information, information, call the church office at 786-2950. - "Rake it Over! Pick it Up! Rake it Over! Pick it Up! What an absolutely gorgeous time of year, when Mother Nature starts breathing lightly again, giving us seemingly an unending source of energy...This is the perfect time to start the spruce-up and clean up. - Happy Wedding Anniversary on April 4th to lifelong Newtonville residents, Frank and Betty Stapleton. We wish you continued happiness and sincere congratulations congratulations on your special day, and always! - April 3rd is the date, rapidly approaching approaching for the Newtonville School annual science fair. Get together with your children. Time is running out. Their enthusiasm and imagination is truly stimulating. Good luck to all! - A grand time was had by all at the last euchre card night on Thursday, March 23rd. There were 16'/z tables. Draw winnings went to Jean Jilisen, Wilma Robinson, Muriel Burch and Edgar Millson. High scores to Bernie Moffatt with 94; Carl Todd with 81; Jean Allen with 81; Ewart Robinson with 80; Inez Boughen with 79 and Charlie Milestones in 19th Century Family Family Life is the theme of the workshop being presented by the Ontario Historical Society and the Moore Museum on Saturday, April 15, 1989 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The programme will take place at the Moore Museum, 94 William Street in Mooretown, Ontario. 1116 programme will investigate the intriguing traditions surrounding surrounding birth, marriage and death in Victorian Ontario. Joyce Lewis, author, lecturer', and leader of this workshop, will examine births in 19th Century Ontario. Jeanne Hughes, Curator, Black Creek Campbell with 75. Great showing! Next game is April 7th, welcoming all. - With the mercury rising, our chores turn to cleaning up and packing away at least some of winters paraphenalia - skiis, sleds and snowsuits, we hope not to jinx ourselves, we might even take inventory inventory of those long lost spring and summer clothes. and - The robins have landed in Newtonville - full force! The doves are already nesting in our back spruce, and those blackbirds (very loudly) planning their '89 homestead up in the eaves... Although we desperately await spring, it is almost hard to believe when it arrives. It's exhilarating - it's great! I am always happy to hear from you and what you may have to say about our fine community. Give me a call at 786-2964 or maybe I'll see you out and about enjoying the fresh air. by Peggy Mullan Pioneer Village, Toronto, will look at marriage traditions and Mark Jackman, Curator of Collections at the Clarke Township Museum and Archives in Orono, will give an overview of death and mourning customs. Registration fees are $10.00 for members of either co-sponsor and $20.00 for non-members. Registration deadline is Monday, April 10th. For further information, information, please contact: The Ontario Historical Society, 5151 Yonge Street, Willowdale, Onfario M2N 5P5 (416) 226-9011. 19th Century Family Life Workshop set "FLOWERS PLUS" FLOWERS, GIFTS and CRAFTà 29 KING STREET EAST, NEWCASTLE, ONTARIO 987-1500 Betty Lycett 983-5908 Wilda Middleton 983-9819 1989 ORONO SUMMER SPORTS REGISTRATION Place - ORONO ARENA Monday, April 3rd and Wednesday, April 5th 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. SOCCER $30.00 ■ GIRLS' SOFTBALL $25.00 BOYS' BASEBALL $25.00 Pee Wee EÛBA Baseball players will be charged an addl-, tional fee upon making the team To enter all teams in the different leagues, all players „ MUST PLEASE register on the above dates. All late registrations will be at the discretion of all convenors convenors and the Orono Amateur Athletic Association Interested Coaches, Referees, Umpires please contact the Orono Amateur Athletic Association on or «before the above dates. Junior age Soccer Players (under 19 years) contact Tony Wood 983-5329 SOCCER - Gord Lowery 983-5840 BOYS' BASEBALL - Peter Maartense 983-5645 GIRLS SOFTBALL - Betty Lycett 983-5908 * Orono Amateur Athletic Association WHAT DO YOU REALLY KNOW ABOUT WHERE YOU LIVE Can you answer these questions? I What does iCÎ Who your munic/ipal ÊflBj ||g is your I clerk do? councillor? 2 When Who is your do you need school board M ' a building permit? member? Jm 3 How can you make What does a your views known nm Committee of to your council? ■■ Adjustment adjust? 4 How do W Where does your zoning by-laws , " local government Vi affect you? get its money? VjF 5 Who can vote in local government elections?. 10 What happens if you don't pay your f property tapes? Find the correct answers,'and much more about the . community you live in, during LOCAL GOVERNMENT WEEK APRIL 10-15 It's tiie time to find out how your community works for you. Ministry of Municipal Affairs Ontario John Eakins, Minister In support of your Local Government Week Celebrations.