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6-Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, June 7, 1989 Newtonville Alive Joanne Durno and John Fice (right) receive a farewell and best wishes for the future from local Councillor .Frank Stapleton. "Parting is such sweet sorrow..." In February 1986 John Fice and Joanne Durno took over Newton- ville's corner store - the very hub of our village. Changes followed soon thereafter... With added floor space, new products products and services were offered: a deli counter, ice cream bar, movie rentals, fresh coffee, pure spring bottled water and much more. Probably Probably most obvious of all was the straight-from-the-heart, down- home friendly service John and Joanne brought to Newtonville. Our corner store now has reached the end of yet another era as John and Joanne move on. This is their last week. Fice's Corner Store transfers to its new owners this coming weékend. "I am really going to miss the warm, wonderful people in Newtonville.." Joanne confesses, adding, "but the water business has grown so quickly, we can hardly keep up with it. John and I had a hard decision to make. We knew We could not> keep the hours up the store demands, continue to service the growing number of Kendal Hill Spring Water customers." Both have grown attached to Newtonville over the past three years. John is grateful to have had fine neighbours in Wallace and Inez Boughen. He was quick to add he will miss seeing Mel ville Jones (who is in his upper eighties..) taking his Little Scoops... - It was 8:00 p.m. May 29th, when equipment was hapled into town - first on Hill Street as the reality of water coming to Newtonville became evident. In form letters delivered to households from the Region, it was stated that, construction is to be completed around mid July of "this year. If questions or problems arise, residents may call Inspector B. Courtney at 434-9191, the Project Supervisor W. Ford or Chief Const. Engineer, W. J. Minorgan at 668-7721. to Heart Foundation The Heart and Stroke Founda- an of Ontario expresses apprecia- on to all those in the Town of ewcastle who recently raised a italof $33,001. Of this amount $3,784, was rais- 1 in the Orono area with many ranks to Chairpersons Betty Chat- :rton and Paul Hoar. Volunteers in other areas raised 13,185 in Bowmanville, $5,171 in Courtice, $6,131 in Hampton as well as Newcastle/Newton ville raised raised $4,732. Without these very special volunteers we would be unable to support research into our #1 Killer of Canadians - Heart and Stroke disease! If yqu are one of those special people who would like to help, plgase call 571-1582. daily walks about town, as well as the many other good people. For all the smiles we thank you. For the kidding around, bad jokes, and listening ear, we thank you. For the almost empty ice cream container container you gave to the kids...thanks. For your caring words and out-of- line favours and special treats, we thank you as well. May life's best follow you along whatever road you choose to take. May you think of us from time to time only half as kindly as we will remember you. Good luck! John and Joanne. - Retired bank employee Evelyn Northrup and CIBC Manager Joe McLaughlin share a happy "United Wày" moment. Once ; again, the staff at the Newcastle CIBC held a successful United Way monthly fundraiser in - The long awaited warm weather has arrived. With it cornés the making making of happy memories. Don't let them slip away entirely - get out the camera and get snapping then. You won't be wishing you had taken pictures pictures come next winter. Enjoy it, then enjoy it again! - This coming Monday, June 12th marks the 18th anniversary of the very first auction àt the Grist Mill here in Newtonville. So very many have and continue to enjoy this pleasant, entertaining country tradition. , ' - This is National Environment May by selling fresh brown bread and baked beans. On behalf of the United Way, employees of the bank send heartfelt heartfelt thanks to all who supported this enjoyable event for a super cause. Week. People are becoming more and more conscious of their environment environment - and not at all too soon. Activities will be going on throughout the week, such as the kick-off clean up event this past Sunday at Wilmot Creek. Schools in the area will also be getting involved involved as representatives from the Port Granby/Newcastle Environment Environment Committee visit students. Thanks to members and volunteers who continue to strive for a safer and healthier environment for the (Continued page 8) NOW OPEN AND READY TO SERVE YOU with a Complete Line of Automotive -Supplies Repair Parts and Accessories * For all makes of automobiles and trucks MKTS Also Lawn Mower Parts Open: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mon thru Fri. -- 8 to ? Saturday STEEVES' AUTO SUPPLY 261 King Street East, Newcastle 987-1657 We are as close as your phone We Deliver