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4 Oi ono \S t vÙ> I mu \\ \ tint sila\ St |H< min t Newtonville Alive by Peggy Mullan "Okay, I'm a romantic,.. In just over a week, Thanksgiving will be here. This is one of my personal personal favourite times of the year. The very essence of Thanksgiving should be celebrated in our hearts at least, for more than just one day a year. It is the time to count our blessings blessings -- and they are many. To smile from head to toe, giving thanks for what really maters; family, dear., friends and our beautiful country communities. To take stock perhaps, to slow down a little and to accept a giant dose of Mother Nature's autumn glory; to put the worries and upset up on the shelf Little Scoops... for a day. Thanksgiving seems to mark the end of summer -- and soon introduces introduces us to the beginning of the next festive season -- Christmas. Making Thanksgiving unique is being able to make the most of the season. Bringing some of the outdoors outdoors in autumn wreaths or maise hanging on the front door welcomes guests. Centrepieces of orange, red and yellow maple leaves, or boasting the garden's wealth with squash and pumpkin, nuts, apples, decorated ribbons and candles all make for inviting prelude to the grand dinner. A little planning and creativity goes a long way! "Atop the ferris wheel at Orono Fair." - It was something indeed for me to whirl around on the ferris wheel, let alone muster up the courage to take a picture -- I get queezy standing on a chair to change a light bulb! ("How's that for loyalty Roy?") - This coming Sunday is "Family Picture Day at Newtonville Church. Local family photographs are to be posted on a special display. Everyone is welcome. - The Newtonville Play Place opens tip for another season, Wednesday morning September 27th and continues continues every Wednesday thereon in. Preschoolers and their moms look forward to getting together again, and welcome mothers with young children in the area to join in. Call Roberta Ransom at 786-2699 or Patti Hutchinson at 786-2232 for- any additional information. - Anyone, of any age really, who tends to have more than their share to "moan and groan" about should have been with me last week. I popped popped in on an "aerobics-exercise" class, where instructor Doreen Swan, formerly of Ojonp was leading her group of enthusiastic ladies in one of her weekly classes at the Trent River Village Institute Hall near Havelock. ' With "real music" playing softly in the background, Doreen and the girls (ranging in age from about 40 - 77) went through their routine probably , not knowing the word -- complain!' Mrs. Swan sends greetings to old friends she fondly remembers from Orono and Newtonville. Three cheers to you ladies -- you're terrific! terrific! - Euchre night, again successful, was held at the Newtonville Hall last Friday, September 22nd. Scores were 86 for Chris Avery, 84 for F.d Galipeau, 79, for Robin Aldread and a three way 77 tie for Norma Moffat, Art Comptoh and Anna Marie Thompson. Winners on the draw were: Marg Todd, Jean Allen and Jean Jilisen. AH welcome at the next game, October 6th. - Happy 56th Birthday September 25th Ian, wherever you might be. We are all proud to listen and enjoy the music of Canadian singer, formerly of Newtonville, Ian Tyson. i , , . - Even though it was late, residents of Newtonville have been grateful tti the Town of Newcastle for the flowers at the monument. After many years of being the only memorial parkette in the area without any flowers whatsoever, it was truly marvelous getting some dressing up. Jhank you -- hope we can count on this to be the beginning beginning of a lovely tradition in our community. community. 1 am always a little taken back when someone stops me on the street, or calls with news items or happenings, they would like to put in this community column. Thank you. Please keep me .informed of activities, activities, special occasions, or anything you might like to share 786-2964. In many cases, unless you tell me, I will not be aware all that is going on., Now -- how about those spring bulbs? Let's all gel out and plan for a hcjjiiitiful spring next year! Clarke Township Museum and archives Have you got yours yet? Clarke Museum Collectors Calendars are still available. These beautiful wall calendars feature 191 8x10 photos from the Museum's Archival Collections. Collections. Printed on light gray stock these calendars make perfect gifts (and don't forget to pick one up for yourself). Only $9.95 tax included...they won't last long. Available at the Museum Gift Shop Tuesday, to Friday 10-5 p.m., weekends 11-5 p.m. Mail and telephone orders are also accepted. All proceeds from the sale of the calendars go directly to the building expansion fund! Giant Second Hand Book Sale ... Saturday and Sunday, October 7th and 8th. From 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. both days you can browse through thousands of second hand .books. Orono Figure Skating News report by Lynne Lemieux The ice is in and the winter skating season at the Orono Figure Skating Club will start next week. The Seniors will start on Sunday, October 1st, Intermediates and Canfigureskate group on Monday, October 2nd, and the Juniors in Canskate on Tuesday, October 3rd. We welcome old and new members alike, and wish everyone an enjoyable and successful skating season. Each member is important to the club, from the Seniors who have skated for many years, to the little children who are just starting out in the Canskate program. For the parents of the younger skaters, a few suggestions to ensure that your child gets the most from his/her skating time and is comfortable comfortable and happy in the process: 1) Have the child use the washroom before going on the ice. 2) Dress your child warmly in a snowsuit, hat and mitts, rather than gloves - they are much warmer. 3) Have skates that fit properly and are supportive supportive at the ankle. 4) For safety, a helmet is a good idea. 5) Skate guards are a must to protect the skate blade sharpening and the Council briefs The Town of Newcastle is to ask their solicitor for a report as to the equalization of hydro rates across the Town of Newcastle. Counc. Hannah said it was a vital concern of his and that the now urban urban area of Courtice is still paying rural rates. He asked that the solicitor be asked to investigate how to bring about a change. Mayor Hubbard said she had found out that Newcastle is not unique unique with this problem. She said in 1987 it would have cost the Town $14 million to purchase the rural operation from Ontario Hydro. Public works is to report to council council on plans to recover costs related to flooding last Friday in uncompleted uncompleted sub-divisions. Counc. Hooper noted that costs should also be considered for work done by the fire department. Counc. Hamre gained support of council for a name change of the existing existing Lakeview Height Road back to Lakeview Road. She said a mistake had been made by staff and that the road had always been known as Lakeview Road. 1 Town policy as to bicycles and skateboards on the sidewalks in downtown Bowmanville is to be explained explained to the Bowmanville Business Association. Counc. Hamre pointed out that policy does exist to be enforced by Regional Police. floors of the arena. 6) Please hâve the skater on the ice on time so that lessons are not interrupted. The bulletin board in the arena lobby will have current information and, upcoming events at the club. Please check it each week. Histories, novels, non-fiction, lexis, children's books and more, MORE! Hardbacks are 50 1 or 3 for $1.00, paperbacks are 10' each. Buy a whole box! ... Just make us an offer, offer, we never refuse! Chair Caning Workshop ... There are still a few spaces left for this very popular workshop. The $40.00 fee includes all materials necessary for you to complete your chair. The workshop runs on Tuesday evenings evenings starting October 3rd and last for six Weeks. Course instructor is Mrs. Donna Robins of 'Old Chairs to Mend'.- Don't delay, this workshop is filling up fast! Call, visit or write the Museum for full details, (416) 983-9243. Clarke Museum is located in the Town of Newcastle. Hwy. 35/115 at Regional Road 9 in the Hamlet of Kirby. Just 5 minutes off Hwy. 401 (take the Lindsay/Peterborough turn off), 20 minutes east of, Oshawa. Just 35 minutes south of Peterborough. Hours: Tuesday to Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ... Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Mondays. Admission is free!