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6-Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, January 18, 1989 Newtonville Alive by Peggy Mullan New development quietly began about a year ago along the attrac tive Jones Ave. in Newtonville. It's Official. Water is coming. As sure as the ground will thaw with the coming of spring, construction construction to bring town water to Newtonville will begin early this spring. Pipes will run along Hwy. 2 from Newcastle Village east to Newtonville. All and everything has passed through Regional Council. The $4.1 million - dollar project is scheduled for completion later this year. Many, many Newtonville residents will have questions. I understand there will be a "hot line" with someone on hand to answer questions and clearup any problems, relay explanations, procedures procedures and so on. I will advise as soon I learn the important numbers and the person to contact. Should you prefer to put your concerns and questions to me, I will also be contacting contacting this individual for some answers. Changes to the face and the life of our community will definitely occur. occur. We will grow. We won't be bursting at the seams like several other small towns, as our expansion will truly be limited by various facts, including the amount of water pressure that will exist. I dare say with the coming of town water and the investment it holds, with new homes and families, Newtonville will finally be recognized as à part of the Town of Newcastle, in the Region of Durham. It seemed that for so lohg Newtonville was brushed aside and ignored. Our taxes won't go down, but maybe now we will receive more justification and satisfaction, even a little. Major land owners have already been contacted by the region to discuss details and plans regarding land severances and water hookups. Tenderly we have tread. Carefùl- ' ly touching oil the delicate toes of politics and religion. With tongue-in-cheek, holding my patience at bay with difficulty, I have to hit on racism. 1 am so sick and tired of hearing and reading about criminally- minded gangs, minority groups (or not), and immigrants (or not) who are literally using their race, colour, religion, sexual preferences or ceremonial daggers as crutches to lean on and hide behind, thinking that because of these factors, they are totally immune against crime and punishment. Any person who commits a crime should be called up and punished accordingly. I guess what really got me going was a television news broadcast the other day. There was a University Professor on who had decided to take a survey...He summized that Torontonians and all Canadians had to become more understanding and tolerant. Why? That's what I'd like to know! He added that if we did pot, we might become anothéf Detroit in years ahead. HOG WASH! The average Canadian has to take his lumps. He or she cannot "cry rape.." hiding behind any little tidbit of his character or in his heritage. We cannot cannot say we were deliberately harassed harassed because of anything..we are expected expected to, stand tall and take it, because that's the way it is... "When in Rome, do as the Romans Do..." How has it got to be that a few small minorities of whatever sort, seem to think that they have the right to protest against our government and the Canadian way of life? Culture is indeed a gem. A multitude of cultures has made our country rich, colourful and exciting. exciting. But where will the line be drawn? We have the finest police forces Sixty-five acres on Newtonville Road adjacent to our school has sold and is scheduled to build 66 . homes. Thirty-three acres just sold on the B-- »» south side of Hwy. 2 west for development. 1989 will begin a new era for the to be a part of this community and and excitement, as to what is in hamlet of Newtonville. I ant proud confess to just a little anticipation store tor us throughout the year. in the world. Yes, oiir officers are human; some should be commen- dated for putting up with as much as they have. We do not know the half of the disgusting verbal and physical abuse thrown at the Police Department, and how it feels when that one sleezy criminal from whatever source, background, country or gutter, with a record as long as your arm can call a meeting or a protest and have a police officer officer arrested. That is sad. Praise be to our police men and women. A telephone line had to be set up in Toronto just to accept the multitude of support calls from the public. Praise be to these supporters as well. These are reflections of my personal personal feelings, I thank you for your ear. Little Scoops - watch for additional details, as previously outlined in Newtonville Alive, November, 30th, on a very special "Heritage Day", where each separate community within the Town of Newcastle has the opportunity opportunity to toast and boast herself... - we all should take a moment to remember once in awhile certain individuals individuals in our midst who show uneqding, determination and devotion devotion for their community and environment..such environment..such a person is Helen MacDonald, of the Citizens for a Safe 'Environment. Helen has fought, and continues to fight and stand up àgainst all proposals for dumping more garbage irt the Town of Newcastle. Along with fellow organizers and council members, Helen could be considered our own Florence Nightingale. Although we don't often say it everyone in the Town is glad to,have Mrs. MacDonald MacDonald on their side. Thank you! - With the subject ' of recycling always in forefront, remember that until Newtonville gets a recycling - blue box pickup, sorting "of one's garbage can still be done even though all areas do. get ■■ regular pickup on Thursdays; sorted items can be taken and dumped at the firehall in Newcastle. a wee footnote...remember garbage garbage collection day lias been changed changed to Thursday mornings; a limit of six bags, boxes, bundles or whatever, has been set for each week per household. Requests have been put out that all garbage is out by 7:00 a.m. - If you have been hit with the January blahs, there are p few 1 remedies to consider: Eating ou( is always terrific -brunch, lunch or dinner..there are so many fine places in our area and depending on your particular mood, all can be satisfied. Two particular places of fancy I'd like to share with you are - first, if you feel like being pampered some in an air of royalty almost, the Carlisle Inn of Port Hope is the place to go. The classical music, crisp linens and exquistely prepared cuisine will make for a memorable evening out. For a fresh, alive lunch amid tiffanies and greenery with a varied menu and wonderful service, head out to Kelsey's in Oshawa. There are a few around and you'll be guaranteed a pleasant relaxed feeling! Of course, heading south would be nice. Or even taking advantage of the fresh outdoors when the snow gets here would really be super. Enjoy! - February is Heart month. Canvassers Canvassers will be out in your area next month welcoming any. donations with gratitude. - Friday the 13th wasn't unlucky at all for some at Newtonville Hall at the euchre ca'rd night. Draw winners winners were Reg Elliott, Leta McAllister, Eileen O'Hara- and Howard Austin. - Winning scores were Edgar Millson 84; Wilma Robinsons 81; Reg Elliott 81; Ed Skinner 74; Howard Austin 73 and Tom Wilson 73. Catching up from December 30th, winners of jhe draw were Tom Wilson, Ed Skinner, Reg Elliott and Harold Allen; top scorers Brenda Lowery 89; Marg Linton 82; Eileen O'Hara 81 Charlie Finnic 81; Jean Allen 77 and Edna Palmer 77. Everyone welcome #il the next game night on January 27th. - Tf you still have lovely poinsettias at home, you will want to nurture them by keeping them in a well lit room with a constant temperature. The stems should be cut by half in May and planted outdoors in a shady spot until fall. Repot inside, but limiting light to no more than 10 hours a day to ensure flowering. Good Luck! Again, I welcome all your contributions contributions and opinions on what touches and concerns you. Until next week, keep smiling. 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