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Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, May 30, 1990-13 NewtonvillebeliMeu by Peggy Mullan' Scout, Jeremy Armstrong Il Jeremy Armstrong of Newton- ville made his parents, Jim and Susan, vèry proud with his latest scouting venture, to benefit our en- vironment. Jeremy took the initiative to go door to door here in the village ask- ing for pledges to support his scout pack's tree-planting event. He sign- ed up nearly fifty people in Newton- ville; Jeremy wishes to thank ail There are indeed many terrific tales to be told - al about super kids, and most kids are pretty good too. Recently there have been hints of vandalism in our community. I real- ly don't like that word very much - it sounds so cruel and criminal. Anyway, parents in Newtonville are al concerned - of course. Perhaps more people should bite their tongues from time to time, though and remember back to when they themselves were youngsters. Curiosity is one natural and very major part of any child's makeup. Because curiosity may tempt some good apples into looking inno what could be a potentially bad situation, does not make them bad as well. To automatically label, categorize or blackball any kid is itself criminal! For a child to start out in his life being called guilty, just because he was around or because of any other reason, silly or otherwise, is unfair. Okay, there have always been bad apples. There will continue to be those who constantly get into trouble - and try to bring others down with them. This is the concern of the families and if needed the law or counsellors. In most cases, the child will grow out of this stag, and likely become a fine young adult. It isn't easy raising a family. Sometimes, perhaps often, the child's halo shows a little tarnish... I am not saying petty crimes should be shrugged off, ignored or taken lightly, but only hope that any hearsay about this person...and that lifestyle be kept out of every- day conversation. There is no need for slapping a nasty label on any kid for reasons that have absolutely nothing to do with the facts. Little Scoops... The Great Pine Ridge Kinsmen, ith support of the O.P.P., those people who supported him. Out of seven packs in the Port Hope District, Jeremy achieved the second highest number of pledges, and nearly the top in money col- lected. Jeremy and his dad planted over 125 trees themselves; 4,000 were plantedc by Beavers, Cubs and Scouts. A fine job, Jeremy! Durham Regional Police, Newcas- tle Fire Department and the Ministry of Transportation will be sponsoring a Bicycle Rodeo and Bike-a-Thon this coming Sunday, June 3, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The event is being held at Arm- strong's IGA in Orono. Students from Kirby, Orono/Lockhart, Newcastle, Newtonville and St. Francis Schools will be par- ticipating. Those wishing to, must pick up a sponsor sheet from their teachers. Pledges should be in by June 12. Once at the Rodeo, police will first give bicycles a safety check, then kids will start the Bike-a-Thon, to a maximum of 100 laps. Once collected, 75% of pledges will be returned to individual schools. At Newtonville this will be put towards next year's V.I.P. Pro- gram (Values, Influences and Peers). ... should be a great event! - With the Bike Rodeo on the minds of so many children, parents might consider stressing certain dangers of the road ý in particular riding bikes full speed down Hill Street. Just a few weeks ago, a young lad took on the steep hill and met it head on down at the bottom. Hew was taken away hysterical and bleeding by am- bulance. Warnings just may prevent a fatal accident next time. - Country Music singer Michelle Wright is booked into the Newcas- tle Inn this Sunday, June 3 for two shows. Tickets available at $10 each, which includes both shows. - Also coming to the "Hole-in-the- Wall", Award Winning singer Hol- ly Dunn, June 24. Tickets are $30.00. - Canada Day in Newtonville means time for that grand old Annual Beef Barbeque. Tickets are $8.00 for adults, $4.00 for children 12 and under, pre-schoolers are free. Con- tact Wally Boughen at 786-2239 or Ron Phillips at 786-2099; July lst 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. - Thank you to Lyle and Yvonne Bender for the touching service at Newtonville, marking the UCW an- niversary celebrations. - Reminder, June 3 is Baptism -Communion Sunday at Newton- ville United Church. - Everyone is invited to the Newton- ville Pastoral Charge lst Annual Picnic (CAP). There will be numerous games and activities, in- cluding a baseball game between the northerners (Kendal area) and the southerners (Newtonville area). Prizes, music, balloons, face- painting and more. The event is be- ing held at the Boudrea residence in Kendal this year. Maps will be available June 3 and June 10 at both Churches. - Happy Anniversary on June 3 to Rick and Martha Gibson. Happy Birthday June 3 to longtime Newtonville resident, Acy Farrow. - Ernie and Marion Knapp attended the Ontario Structural Movers Association Conference in Whitby last weekend. Included in the festivities, were a Barbeque and Dance at Heritage Village and a lovely Sunday Brunch at Colasanti's Gardens. Congratula- tions. This warm weather certainly has brought a lot more smiles and pleasantries about... not to mention a loving touch of support from Mother Nature and her perverbial green thumb... Enjoy and keep in touch! Sam Cureatz report (Continued from page 12) ings to replace lost incomer The university student in a colli- sion fares no better. No considera- tion is given for a lost school year nor does it seem to matter that earn- ings from after-graduation employ- ment might be delayed. The new plan sets the rate for students, unemployed people, retirees, and unpaid homemakers for the sum of $185.00 a week. Further there is a one week waiting period on working people involved in an accident. If the an- nual salary is $23,000, it means los- ing $442.30 before any benefits are paid. If the victim has an employer- sponsored benefits package, then the insurance company will be sub- sidized even further. It will not pay one penny until all company medical, surgical, dental, hospitalization and disability plans have been exhausted -- leaving the employee without any protection against future iliness. A constitutional challenge to Bill 68 seems inevitable. For months groups have been urging the government to get a ruling on the legislation but it ignored the warn- ings. If the courts prove the bill is unconstitutional after the govern- ment has voted it into law, accident victims will be in great financial danger. The original motive for the legislative changes -- reducing premiums -- is unresolved. Despite well over $15 million worth of studies and Boards, these costs con- tinue to escalate. Since the govern- ment began tinkering with the system in January 1988, rates have increased annually by an average of 16%. We have not heard the last of Bill 68 even after its passage. I was pleased to attend the open- ing of the new Sam Cawker Public School in Port Perry along with Trustees Joyce Kelly and Bobbie Drew and Principal Harry Kiezebrink. Sanm L Cureatz, M.P.P. Durham East Fresh Greenhouse Tomatoes at Andy Verbrugghe's Taunton Road Next to Mushroom Farm Authorized Dealer Lifetime Warranty for as long as you own 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 Inspection Station - Guaranteed Service Lic. CI. A., B, H, 3P, S6A, S6B Call Mike.. . 983-5130 or 983-5487