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Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, April 12, 1989-5 Newton ville Alive by Peggy Mullan 'CAPO" Campaign Against Poverty in Ontario - marchers arriv- in Newtonville on April 4th. Over forty local and provincial organizations, including poverty action action groups, New Democrats, and Trade Union organized marches against poverty, hunger and homelessness in Ontario. Thirty marchers left from Ottawa, Sudbury Sudbury and Windsor, beginning Friday, Friday, March 24, gaining supporters along the way. Over two thousand people rallifed at Queen's Park in Toronto, Saturday, April 8. The main concern of the marchers marchers is to make everyone aware of the serious problem of the poor and disabled in this province. People want to become independent of the ties and limitations of welfare. To quote from a letter from the Ontario Public Service Employees Union to the members and concerned concerned local executive committee: "The principle demand of the coalition march is that the provincial government government immediately implement the first phase of the Thompson report, "Transition." Transition calls for a complete overhaul of the current welfare system, from a "welfare trap" to a "springboard" back to independence and dignity." Premier David Petersen was present present at the rally, as were NDP leader Bob Rae, Toronto Mayor Art Eggleton and other politicians. Bob Rae criticized astronomical spending and pay hikes for the already rich, saying that it was no accident there was a serious problem problem for the poor in Ontario. Amid boos and hisses, David Petersen promised more action for 'Transitions.' 'Transitions.' More does have to be done in this area. There is a real problem in the ways in which welfare and other assistance programs are handed out or cut off. There are people who just have to have it, in order to survive. survive. These people would love to be on their own financially, to be able to stand tall and look towards a promising future for their families. Others abuse it. Surely the time has come, after so much sub-standard living, to at least make an attempt to improve this system. Congratulations to organizers, marchers and supporters of this rally rally at Queen's Park. Little Scoops... - The staff at the Newcastle CISC, are proud to present the first of monthly United Way Fundraising events this Thursday, April 13th. At 10:00 a.m., ice cream, cakes and home-made muffins and cupcakes will be on sale in the bank. Drop in and show your support. Watch out next month, as a Western flavour hits the bank. - It is only about two months until students will be completing another school year. Summer jobs are on the minds of local teens as they look forward to leaving books aside and planning for more exciting activities. activities. The best time is n»w to start giving serious thought. For the younger ones, information on three weeks of summer school in July will not be available until sometime next month. - Even though the weather so far this month has been a mixed bag of tricks, April is THE month for planting spring bulbs such as gladioli, or small trees and shrubs. If you wait too much longer, they won't catch, and you will then have to wait until September or October. Plan - do it soon. - After quite a break, there will be an auction sale this Friday, April 14, 7;00 p.m. at our Newtonville Grist Mill. All Welcome! Estate sales from a Kendal home. Varied items. - Thank you to the Sweet Adelines who entertained magnificiently at the church hall Saturday, April 8th. The singers were overwhelmed by the warmth and hospitality Newtonville had to offer. It was a lovely evening enjoyed immensely by all who attended. Congratulations Congratulations to Ron and Arlene Phillips, and all other organizers who brought the sweet tones of the Adelines to Newtonville. Perhaps we can have an encore performance again next year'. - Last Friday, April 7th was another successful ' euchre night, with 16'A tables. Top scores were 91 for Alec Moffatt, 91 for Carl Todd, 85 for Marie Carew, 84 Carol Kirkton, 83 for Audrey Graham and 90 for Norma Moffatt. Winners on the draws were Mrs. A. Brown, Eddie Carew, Nettie Gordon and Edith Gordon. All invited to come out for an evening of fun at the next game, April 21. - Congratulations to winners of the CIBC Easter colouring contest. Sarah Whyte 4 of Newcastle, Lauren Dengis 9 of Newtonville and Richard Hache 14 of Newcastle. I, looked like a scene from ly Stapleton's last week. .Friend, 19th Wedding Anniversary, a-ia he "Miami Vice" as 40 pink flamingos Marion Knapp of Newcastle dead- "just tor Fun" business, adorned the lawn of Frank and Bet- ed to wish Frank and Betty a Happy Obituary Hilda Beatrice Dean 111 for two years, Hilda Beatrice Dean, aged 88, died Thursday, March 16, 1989, in Memorial Hospital, Bowmanville. Daughter of George and Julia Bowen, she was born at Concession 4, Clarke Township, and educated at tt9 Clarke Public School and Orono Continuation School. On October. 29, 1927, she married G. Hesper Dean. For 21 years she and her husband owned and operated the Orono Bakery. A resident at R.R. 1 Orono for 30 years, she had ' previously resided in Orono Village, An adherent of Orono United Church, she was also a member of the Orono and Newcastle Hor ticultural Societies. Hilda also was given a Life Membership to the Library. * A devoted homemaker, she loved gardening, especially flowers, particularly particularly roses. She also enjoyed , many crafts including sewing, knitting knitting and tatting. Surviving are her husband, Hesper, daughter Lois and son-in- law Gerald "Tim" Cox, two grandsons grandsons Dean and Gary, and granddaughter-in-law granddaughter-in-law Laura, and a sister Dora (Mrs. Lance Plain). She was predeceased by a brother Cecil Bowen. The complete funeral service was held Monday at the Morris Funeral Chapel, Bowmanville, with the Reverend Fred Milnes officiating. Spring interment Orono Cemetery. Bemie Martin presents his one-man show Just who is JOE BOSS? Where has he been? What's he been up to? And to where has he returned? And who care, anyway? Local writer/actor Bemie Martin hopes you care enough to come and see his most recent effort, the one man play entitled THE RETURN OF JOE BOSS, being presented for a two night run in the Newtonville Hall, Friday 28th and Saturday 29th Sprinfg is coming - really! Although many of us have had a bout with the flu, bronchitis^ or colds, we just have to hang in there, holding on to those wonderfully (warm!) thoughts of spring in the country. - . Thanks to all for your contributions. contributions. I look forward to hearing from you anytime. of April, with an 8:00 o'clock start each night. . So what's it about? He's not exactly exactly spilling the beans. Says he wants to surprise people. Says the objective has been to present some of the issues of the day in a highly theatric form? So what's that suppose suppose to mean? He's trying to entertain, entertain, yet slip in the odd message? Is he going to play his fiddle, and if so, is he going to play it well? Who knows? What he does say is' tickets are available, but they're going fast. Drop in to Reflections, in Orono; or give him a call, 983-5188. Apparently Apparently there's only limited seating. He says there's a money- back guarantee, if you've got the ,nerve, but in any case, tickets are only $5.00. DR Y CLEANING SERVICE 24 HOUR SERVICE GOOD RATES ONE DAY SERVICE 1 MILL STREET, NEWCASTLE Authorized Dealer Lifetime Warranty for as long as you o'wn your car MANGAR'S AUTO CENTRE ORONO MILL STREET NORTH USED CAR SALES Radiators - Air Conditioners.- Mufflers - Brakes - Body Work Tune-Up Electronic Ignitions - Fuel Injection Systems Propane Conversion and Inspection - Rebuilt Engines and Cylinder Heads Safety Inspectidn Station - Guaranteed Service Lie. Cl. A., B. H, 3P, S6A, S6B Call Mike . . . 983-5130 or 983-5487