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8-Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, February 10, 1988 Newton ville Alive by: Peggy Mullan A Remarkable Couple Lorraine and "Goldie" Bogey and Bacall. Burton and Taylor, Scarlett and Rhett..all fascinating twosomes. Everywhere you go, you come upon warm, interesting and sometimes remarkable people. Newtofiville is no exception. I had the very pleasant opportunity last week to spend sometime visiting two such "Newtonvillers" Lorraine Pitt, and her beautiful golden retriever, Goldie. Very seldom do you see Mrs. Pitt without her canine companion. Goldie is a seeing eye dog. We began our chat, Lorraine is very bubbly and open.. Due to a brain tumour at the age of fourteen, Lorraine was left almost totally blinded. Completely so in her right eye and all but 5 percent percent in her left. "Yes of course it was a shock to me and to my family and there were some rough times in the beginning. Surprisingly enough though I was able to adjust , quite well through it all." She recalls. "I had to go to blind school. The W. Ross MacDonald School for the Blind is a very excellent school. Students who attend live in the whole week. They arrive on a Sunday Sunday evening and stay until the Friday. Friday. The school spans Grades 1 to 12. Even though school was not one of my favourite things, it did wonders for me. I still enjoy typing and have my own braille typewriter at home that ,1 use for various projects projects including taking down favourite recipes. 1 started at MacDonald MacDonald school in the fall of 1966. I left in 1972 to be married. In 1982 my husband Jim and I moved here to Newtonville with our three children. I was very fortunate in 1983 to be able to attend "Seeing Eye" in Morristown, New Jersey for a 3 Vi week period. It was here in Morristown that 1 became ' ac-. quainted with Goldie and trained along with her. .The school operates classes of 18 students and 18 dogs. The instruc tors have attempted to match student student and dog as closely as possible, to get the ultimate results. Some dogs are naturally suited for the country lifestyle and others the city. Within the classes of 18 there are three groups of 6 and one instructor per 6 students. The dogs begin their training at age 13 months and it lasts for about 3 months steady. The programme is wonderful. I am not aware of one. as yet in Canada but I am sure one will start up in the near future. Jim and I have been married for nearly 16 years. We love it here in Newtonville as do our children, Paul 14, Laurie Anne 11, and Lynd- sey 8. The kids do not bring up my blindness as often as you might think. Sometimes Paul, wishes I could see so I could.drive a car. But basically - kids are kids. They are expected to do chores around the house and other things they are to help with (like matching socks - now that drives me crazy!)" Lorraine is an extremely independent independent person. She cooks, cleans, helps With the homework and does her laundry. She particularly enjoys the family's newest addition |he swimming pool. Whenever they can get away in the summertime she adores water skiing. Thank you very much Lorraine, for the fresh, warm and terrific visit! , The Lions Club has been a milestone supporter of the blind for many, many years. They are honoured to be part of the Lions Foundation, supporting Leader Dogs and Canine Vision in Canada. Canine Vision in Canada were able three years ago to open up a school in Oakville for the blind such as Mrs. Pitt attended in New Jersey training leader dogs with students. This is "White Cane" week in Canada. I spoke at length to Mr. Bob Moore of the Lions Club of Canada. Mr. Moore advised that there are various programs being initiated initiated and planned in co-operation with C.N.I.B. in Markham. One being a program where by blind speakers with their dogs go out into the community and schools helping everyone to be more educated and aware of the blind. Sincere thanks to Bob Moore for his enlightening contribution. A couple of weeks ago I talked about how important it is to take time to look back and remember our teenage years. And even younger years as well, 1 still believe this. A strange thing happened though, it's probably due to the fact that I'm getting old(er) I suppose. I decided to do an "adult" clean up job on our three kids' rooms. So, after mustering up plenty of courage, I gingerly headed upstairs not knowing entirely what lay Will your house be secure when you are away for March Break? Let us make it look lived-in We will shovel walkways, turn lights on and off, clean flyers from your steps and much more BARINA HOME CHECK 786-2996 We Are Bonded Library Needs Study report Tues „ Feb. 16 The Crese3p/Barnard Management Management Consultants are to present their Library Needs Assessment Study for the Town of Newcastle to a joint meeting of council members and Library Board members on Tuesday, February 16th. The general public are also invited to attend attend this important meeting as it refers to library service throughout the municipality. The meeting is being held in Court Room one at 132 Church Street in Bowmanville and commences commences at 7:30 p.m.. In a news release the Newcastle Library Board state they are excited by the service improvements outlin- ed in its recommendations for the ahead of me behind those closed doors... I remember alot about being a kid. But I just cannot remember MY room being borderline disaster area. Fortunately, after hours of vacuuming up, throwing out, and eliminating mounds of laundry, I talked to a couple of other moms - and low and behold I realized that our kids were relatively "normal." Whew! Thank goodness for that! You may recall our "talk" of November 18th topic being Remembrance Remembrance Day, highlighting for a few moments of the Vietnam War. Three Canadian Vietnam War Vets had headed up the Remembrance Day service then at Clarke High School, and had left quite an impact impact on the faculty and students. One statement made by the Vets was that the closest thing to reality in Vietnam was the movie "Platoon." "Platoon." I had the opportunity to see this movie just this past weekend, I was left with a sad feeling - certainly not as though I had been "entertained." "entertained." It was as though I had been witness to this tragic war, or that it was told to me just as it happened happened without the usual obvious Hollywood glitter a pizzazz. ,"A running update." Again we have received Word from our Olympic runner in training training Silvia Ruegger from Florida. "The mental and physical freedom that comes with not having to battle winter weather has allowed for good progress..during the third week I had to cut back considerably on mileage as my left hamstring, hip and lower back tightened up. 1 replaced for a time by running in the mornings and swimming in the afternoons. My condition has improved improved quickly and I was able to resume normal training." Silvia was happy to mention that she had Newcastle Ontario neighbours right next door, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Nowlan who have màde her stay extra extra pleasurable. Thanks for keeping us posted Silvia. We look forward to our next "chat" BEST OF LUCK! Little Scoops -Newtonville U.C. Choir is sponsoring sponsoring a lovely pancake lunch this coming Sunday from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy. For , further information call Mrs. Mary Vinkle at 786-2553. -Again, a reminder to attend the' meeting in Bowmanville this Monday, Monday, February 15th regarding the new proposed sub-development. I have heard various thoughts and concerns about this proposal and hope that those persons will bring their questions, suggestions and thoughts to light. -My love is warmer 1 than the warmest sunshine, softer than a sigh - my love is deeper than the deepest ocean, softer than a sigh" Petula Clark, 1965. Remember your love on Sunday, February 14th, Valentine's Day. coming years and look forward to implementing them. The Needs Study was undertaken by the Library Board to determine what demands for library services there would be in the Town over the next five to ten years and to develop plans to respond to those needs. 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