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Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, March 14. 1990-7 _ Newtonville. Alive by Peggy Mulian Women Drivers! Now, this is a subject of argu- ment, frustration and cause for many-a-husband sleeping on the couch! None of us - women or otherwise are perfect drivers... However, after this weekend, 1 am sorry to say that many of those irritating people who don't budge from the exact speed limit, can't make up their minds on which side of the white fine to drive, pass no one, drive too slowly, and who seem to have a "1foot-on-brake disease",: plus get the blood pressure up - are women (among others, of course). Last Saturiday, 1 was driving on the 401, going nowhiere fast. The caravan of cars ahead of mie seemed to be conducting a country-side tour in the centre lane; the front, runner being a van. So, 1 moved into the passing lane, gained some speed. Wîthin a few seconds 1 would be able to pull out in front of the van and be on myý way - or so î thought... Surprise! The van started moving towards me. 1 was forced onto the shoulder of the highway to avoid being hit. A young woman, eyes straight ahead, was driving. She continued into my path. My heart skipping a beat, 1 quickly got out of her way. 1 was very aware of her presence; shook my head and kept an eye out for her. She remained in the fast. lane. Other vehicles had to go around her to maintain the flow of traffic. She stayed put. Suddenly, she hit the brakes. An O.P.P. cruiser was stopped up ahead, but what that had to do with stepping on the brakes 1 don't know. I could not believe it. Well, her exit -was obviously j ust ahead. In one motion, she signalled and swept across the 401 from the passing lane to the exit ramp. 1 shivered and thought, "How long would it be beforesomeone was kîlled because of her careless, dreamy driving?" This is a very true, and ail too common story. One can't help but wonder how on earth some of these so-called drivers ever got their licence in the first place. We need some of those tax dollars redirected:. into stricter driver education and testing. It is scary going out there not knowing what kind of clown is behind the wheel next to you, and 1 don't like entering into that circus every time 1 take to th e ronds. Driving is very serious business. As serious as life and death. Specifie wý expected A 1 Little Scoops... Attack! March Break Fun at the Lîbrary-hBra Just a reminder that MarhBra fun continues at the lihrary this week.. On Thursday March 15, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.rn. we will bc making and flying Paper Airpianes. Corne try your wings! Don't forget to pick Up your free tickets for Lampoon Puppet theatre's perfor- mance on Saturday March 17, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Space is limited and you don't want to miss this wonder- fui show. For more information cail 623-7322. Tickets arc availahie at any of the three Branches. liste sites ýp ri-May time. The schedule then includes the presentatiôn of site areas and waste Management systems alternatives during the months of May and June. ln Septemnber the Waste Management comnmittee is expected to select the preferred system and site(s). In the meantime Durham Region is awaiting a final draft of an agree- ment with Metro Toronto over the temporary landfill operation which Durham expects to be undertaken in the W iteva1e area. Durham hias been looking at a sur-plus of revenue fromn such an opercation in the area of $245 million. According to ac- counts out of the Region this final agreement is expected to be made public near the end of March. The Durham-Only Waste Master plan has taken one further step in their process by presenting to the general public a waste constraint mapping of the Region, Such a meeting was held in Bowmaniville High School last Thiirsday before a sparse audience. The meeting was organized by the Public Liaison Committee, a group made up from appointments from the general public in* the Region. The Thursday meeting was the se- cond such meeting held in Newcas- tFeihi'he initial meeting drawin-g much more attention from the public. The constraint mapping eliminated a number of areas not suited for landfill or energy from waste facilities. These areas were noted as urban and residential areas, those with environmental constraints and others related to public ownership for parks etc. It was pointed out that thc three Rs continue to bc an important part of the waste management plan in Durham with 25 per cent of waste to go through this systemi by 1992. Landfill and waste from energy facilities were also discussed as part of the plan. lnterest in the schedule of events towards a Durham-Only waste operation is expected to increase in April and May when it is noted specific sites will be acknowledged. This will be presented to Durham council and to the public at this (-r) Pam'Towler, Shannon Kelly, China and pizza from taly.- Lauren Dengis and Stephanie For-, Guides everywhere have been stu- mosa. dying many different countries, These Ist Newtonville Girl learning about foods, customs and Guides were earning more than co- ways of life around the world. This operative when it came to the cook- goes hand in hand with thée-Girl ing part of iheir World Neighibour Guides' national Thinking Day - Badges. They have been makinig February 22nd.- tacos from Mexico, stir-fry fromi - Congratulations to Vieki Kimbal of Newtonville and Gary Haas of Bowmanville on their engagement. Wedding to take place September 1991 at Newtonville United Church. - AIl welcome to a St. Patrick's Day dance at Newtonville Hall thîs Saturday, March 17, 8:30 a.m. Ad- mission is $5.00, which includes a lunch, provided by the sponsoring Shiloh U.C.W. The Keith Wood Orchestra will be entertaining! - Euchre scores of Friday, March 9 were: 96 for Marie Couroux, Milford Simmerson with 87, Hilda Schippers 86, Eileen O'Hara 84, Georgina Fenton 84, and Ediiîh Gordon 78; winners of the draws, H-ilda Schippers, Myrtle Alldread, Eileen O'Hara and Skip Currier. - Contact the Town of Newcastle, Comimunity -Services Dept. at si23-3379 for ail the details on .3ecia1 March Break activities going on in and around the area this week. - Please watch excess flooding of rivers, creeks with ail the mild weather. Keep children away from the water. Noticed the smiles out there late- ly? Spring is within our grasp! ... surely Mother Nature's definition of "born again!" 1 would be happy to hear what has been happening with you .. al me at 786-2964 to share your little scoop... .Thank You! More parking for Oshawa Beach area Oshawa City council and the Oshawa Harbour commissions have agreed on providing more parking at the lakefront using a section of the west dock area. The plan wil add 90 more parking spaces near the beach area. cowl .oLaAmp PAINT SALE ALL IN STOCK INTERIOR and EXTERIOR PAINT NOW 112 PRICE Sale Ends March l7th DURHAM FARMERS' COU NTY-CO-OP TAUNTON ROAD and HIGHWAY 115 BOX 178, ORONTO, ONTARIO LOB liMo Telephone (416) 983-9134- 1-800-263-7805 ------------ - - Viewer's Choice TFamily Entertainment Centre Rent 2 Movies Receive I Pub, Buck THURSDAY, MARCM 15 ONLY Enjoy spending your Pub Bucks at the Town Halt Pub Night Friday, Marcf loth PRE-ENMALMSYES JIM AMEY HOME SAFETY PRODUCTS R 595 WENTWORTH ST. E. No. 51 Res. (416) 987-1253 OSHAWA, ONTARIO Li H 3V8 Bus. (416) 436-62-11 Af fordable Drealm vacations! 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