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aa,, téel j. [g: -, Great Pine Ridge Kinette Director Sue Likozar and daughter Kiley 2, were on their way to present six large gift baskets to the Saivation Army last Thursday, when I popped in. For this years annual contribution from our local Kinettes, several folks donated toys, and food, including two large turkeys. Each year the Kinettes donate a healthy portion of monies "I raised to mhe Christmas Food Drive for the Saivation Army. Throughout the year, Kinettes are involved in community causes and events, such as the popular Skate-A-Thon and Bike-A-Thon, as well as working in the conimunity care area. It is due to caring people like the Kinettes, many people wiil, this year have a Crisnas ... Thank you ladies and supporters! Front (1-r) Nicholas Brown and Norton and Matthew Brown. Shawn Knox, back (1-r) Julian (1-r> Ruth McLaren and It was offlcially "Aumhors' Day" in Jean Hoys grade 3 class over at Newcastle Public School, December 19mh. Students have been working diligently and very creatively for quite some tîie, composîng stories, poems and various other wrîtings, and learning about interviewing too. They have experienced working wîth omher grade 3 teachers as weli, becoming exposed to different outlooks and perspectives in compiling their works. Children interviewed one another, took notes, and drew pictures of their associates for their iterary "portfolios." As 1 visited this class, 1 was definiteiy taken back a bit with the Charlene Pfanzelt. substance and quaiity of their work, having to remînd myseif that mhis was only grade 3.. "very impressive kids!" "Thinking about Christmas" by Matthew Brown I remember popping bot popcorn Holding the bright star Tasting bot turkey and jingle bell rock! And m y fun presenits at Christmas! "Of Course Christmas. - by Rumh McLean ... is more than the snow Its a time for carols It's Santa who's coming Its blils that ring Its time for prescnts and of course its more than snow! Çff e Christmas- of the future NEWCASTLEf by Peggymufloz in their own chosen way, be it religion or tradition. That way was no more in this time. Every year was bitter to mhem. And as every year, the y would begin to argue, and arguments would erupt into violence, and hatred. The children would be shaken up, and they would cry, and a cry of sorrow grew from the madness that was ignited from the elders. Al because times were certain to change. But now, in this age at Christmas time, miere was but one person, who visited every year mhat would be sure to bring a smile to the faces of every man, woman and child, who feit the need to bring Christmas to their own hearts. A person, who wouid not weaken to ail mhings that make people cry or when ail things seemn hopeless, no niatter how much tine bas passed. And on December 25th, he's coming to town. IP.qI III .All 1IL âàr by Michael Wooiner Ail of the sun chidren had gathered momentarily around the window. Their anticipation had grown quite rapidiy, and heart beats couid be heard throughout the corridor. They realized that soon, they would see an annual spectacle that would be admired throughout the year. It was time for Santa Claus to make bis stop. The brightly lit artificiai image of an ancient tree, projected from the cameras suspended from the ceîling, was widely respected among the colony. Every week, the families wouid gather around to sing the carols of the turnes past, whiie the children tobogganed down dhe siope of artificial snow made available to them by a corporation that supplied ail things needed for domestic activities. There was a wide range of these activities, but they were Most needed for the Christmas season. It was the best and most favoured season of ail on TIX. The children were not suppose to be awake but excitement had overwheimed them. Event if they were ordered to go to bed, they would flot sleep. They would- sit, and taik of what they wanted most for Christmas. Soon they would retire and tara in for the night, but somewhat against their will. The1 party was just getting over with, and the tumout was brilliant, mhe entire colony was there. Punch was served, and cookies by the chefs were gone instantly. The gamnes were fun, and enjoyed by ail. But through ail the excitement and joy that arose from the peoples spirits, the eiders were not so cheery. The seniors were in attendance, and they sat off to the side chatting of the old days and discussing the weather. (which was not a great topic, since the climate was controlied by the satellites in orbit, and could be altered at the drop of a pin). They were not widely communicating with the younger generation. They pieased themselves with their own company. They knew, as every year, that this is not what they remembered of Christmas. They were part of the age of freedom, $4 million surplus to keep taxes down The City of Scarborough with a budget of $129 million finds a $4 million surplus will exist at mhe end of the year. This money could be used to keep taxes down for the 1992 financial year. We will be sharing more of mhese wonderful works in upcoming pages of the paper. Thank you class for inviting me, and keep up the super writing! Since the "birth" of Hello Newcastle in January 1991, 1 have met so many tenific people. 1 have been given a multitude of smiies and a healthy dose of support and encoragement. .. Thank you. From My family to yours, have a truly Merry, Merry Christmas, and may 1992, hold happiness and promise for you. Season's Greetings and wishes for health and happiness in 1992 Mercer's Garage Thanking you for your patronage, and wishing you a wonderful holiday season. Matthews & Associates Pauline, Maureen, Geri, Sandra and Janice Newcastle Village May ail the things that inspire and invite a festive Yuletide season and a cheer-filed Christmas be yours to share with friends and loved ones. Please accept our sincere thanks for your patronage, and our best wishes for the holidays. Russ Major Plumbing & Heating Ltd.