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4-Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, April 19, 1989 Newtonville Alive by Peggy Mullan 4 $ H1 1 BIS - WÊÊÊ^lÊÈÊt* fiS*" ? & ■F If * Pu, & t _ ; tP B ti Enthusiastic Clarke High School basketball team members headed down to Newtonville Public School two weeks ago, to shoot a few baskets and share a few tips with grade 4/5 students, via a "Basketball "Basketball Clinic." Shown are: front row, left to right - Shelley Fice, and Tammy Riddle of Newtonville, Lisa Stamp, Michelle Schumann. Back row, left to right - Teacher/Coach George Matsi>saki, Dustin Reid, Todd Yarrow, Yarrow, Andree Van Doleweerd, and Ted Gaudet. The grade 4/5 students were a touch overwhelmed with the expertise expertise and talents of the clinic players. Both the teens and the younger kids enjoyed this event so much, they are all hoping to make it a regular event. Vice Principal at Newtonville Susan Medd joined each and every grade 4/5 student in applauding and thanking these dynamic high school students of the travelling Clarke Basketball Clinic. One can never overstate the achievements of energetic students, no matter what the age. Congratulations to the Clarke High School girls ' volleyball team, who came in a very impressive third place across Ontario in the Ontario Federation Secondary Athletics Associations (OFSAA) volleyball championships? The team had travelled to Guelph, coming in first out of the 20 best schools in Ontario. Ontario. The Clarke boys deserve high praise as well, for setting their mark at 4th place overall in their event. Congratulations to Clarke High School, its excellent physical education education programme, the devoted and patient teachers who keep turning out winners! Physical education is so important. important. It all starts in the beginning at kindergarten and many activities, habits and general state of'good' health are carried on through life. All to often though when school ends, so does the majority of regular physical exercise. I believe most of us could take a good example example from Clarke phys. ed. enthusiasts. enthusiasts. We all have this one body to last us a lifetime. Giving it some fresh air and "movement" certainly would add to physcial and mental well-being. , ' Congratulations kids! Keep it up... Newtonville's Silvia Ruegger visited Newtonville Public School last Friday, April 7th. She spoke to students about the value of being the best they could; about teamwork teamwork and the importance of physical education, pursuing talents and working hard. The fact that Miss Ruegger ran thé Î984 Olympic marathon in Los Angeles, placing 8th, was cause for all eyes and cars to be on her as she continued about sports and shared rare Olympic treasures and stories j with the kids. "Thanks again Silvia for coming out to our school...students are still talking abou{ your visit!" Little Scoops... - This past weekend really gave us that long-awaited taste of spring, as Sunday turned out to be a gorgeous example of what is to come. Many were out raking, cleaning and rearranging rearranging - just to be outdoors again. It won't be long - already the browns are turning to warm shades of green. If you haven't already, perhaps now is the time to really get serious about sprucing up your own lawns and gardens. Enjoy! - Another sure sign of spring, are the garage sales - starting to pop up here and there on the weekends...joined with this tradition, tradition, is the increase in "tourist-y" traffic in the Newcastle village area, as many head out to view model homes in the various subdevelopments subdevelopments sprouting up. - Education Week is coming up April 24 to April 28. Watch your school newsletter for activities scheduled. - Local talent - extraordinaire, Ber- nie Martin is scheduled in at the Newtonville Hall April 28th and 29th for another great one-man show. For tickets to "The Return of Joe Boss" call Bernie at 983-5188. Tickets are $5.00. - Coming up May 3rd, is a Blood Donor Clinic in Bowmanville. Jot it down; "Give the Gift of Life". - On April 22nd, the Clarke Township Museum and Archives will celebrate its Annual Open House. 1989 promises to hold many interesting events and surprises at the museum. What a terrific way to welcome spring! For further information, information, contact the museum at 983-9243. - Remember April is Cancer month. Give what you cart when your canvasser canvasser calls. Thank you. - Thank you to Don' Robins of Newtonville for his, interest and information information relating to the march against poverty, from Ottawa to Queen's Park last week. "Let's get physical!" Whether its walking, cycling or catching up with the chores outside. After all, we're all just teenagers with slower bodies! Committee asks support for 'Heritage Week '89' Volunteers from across the Town of Newcastle will be joining the Heritage Week '89 festivities which will be held from May 26 to June 3. To date, more than a dozen special events have been included in the schedule. These range from barbeques and open houses to a baseball game and parade. However, there's still time for community groups to join the Heritage Week '89 celebrations. If your group is interested in participating, participating, please contact any member of the Heritage Week Committee or Committee Chairperson Chairperson Fleurette Simmonds (987-1266)! "Be a Part of It" is the slogan for this unique town-wide effort. "Its objective is to celebrate our heritage throughout the Town of Newcastle," said the Heritage Week '89 chairperson. She added that service clubs, ha* boards, sports groups and cultural groups are examples of the many local organizations which are encouraged encouraged to participate. The nine days of special activities will serve as a means of fundraising for some of these groups. In addition, addition, the project represents a celebration of the Town of Newcastle's past and present. But, above all, the events will be social, entertaining, and fun. "Be a Part of It"! INTERIOR PAINT SALK ROLPH Hardware Downtown Orono Phone 983-5207