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Ne wton ville Alive (Continued from page 10) The evening flowed smoothly with help of 15 year old Master of Ceremonies' Sharon Peleshok. Andrea Mark 6, eagerly jumped play.' up when her name was called to Norm and Jan Carr, both teachers, have made their home in Newtonville now for sixteen years. They have three lovely daughters in Heather 15, Barbara 13 and Catharine 10. Little Scoops... - On Wednesday, December 20th, the 1st Newtonville Brownies will visit the Parkview Seniors Home in Newcastle Village to entertain residents and staff with Christmas songs. - Also, the "Sparks" (pre- Brownies) will enjoy a trip to beautiful Cullen Gardens the same evening. - Thank' you to Mrs. Judy Hiirvid for keeping us posted regarding our Brownie Pack. - Thank you to all who shared in the spirit of the season by donating cash, toys, food or clothing to local charity drives. . Jan has enjoyed. giving piano' lesson's for 6 years, and hopes this 1989 recital will begin a tradition for her and her pupils. "So Do We!" - School children are anxiously awaiting the Christmas dinner, this Thursday, December 21. It really . is hard to believe Christmas Day is nearly here. May I take 'this opportunity to wish you and yours, a very happy Christmas, one full of smiles and memories that will keep you warm throughout the winter months ahead. "Merry Chris!mas" FOR FULL TRAVEL INSURANCE Phone Wakefield Insurance Predict 21% increase in Education tax by 1991 Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, December 20, 1989-11 is that I will continue to put forth your concerns, but we are only one Board across the province...The Province has to ensure that the most immediate, needs are met." Telling the group that they must continue' to work together, Fawcett Diana Stewart, Chairperson of The Northumberland and Newcastle Newcastle Board of Education, early in December predicted that' local ratepayers could face dramatic hikes in mill rates if the Province continues to fund public education at the current level. Speaking at a joint meeting of Board trustees, municipal officials, and area MPP\ Stewart; told the group that calculations by a provincial provincial public education lobby group -the Ontario Public Education Network Network - show that Northumberland and Newcastle mill rates could jump to about 21 percent by 1991. The meeting was called to present the joint concerns of municipalities and trustees over the level of provincial provincial funding of education to area MPP's. Along with Board trustees, j 11 representatives from : municipalities within the Boards jurisdiction attended the meeting. Reeve Roger Wilson of Hope Township told the MPP's that "the general concensus of Hope Township is that the Board and • municipalities have the same problems...It problems...It is important that education education be supported and funded in an adequate way." Later, Joan Chalovich, representing representing the Town of Cobourg, argued that local taxpayers "can only handle handle so milch: At some point you (the Province) are going to make it possible for us to continue the level of services, people would like to have." But both Durham East MPP Sam Cureàtz (Conservative) and Northumberland Northumberland MPP Joan Fawcett (Liberal) said there was no easy answer to the, funding issue. Curealz urged the trustees and municipal representatives to be "vigilant," and constantly remind their area representatives of any shortfalls in provincial funding. "This is the era of the lobby group,", he said, advising them to make sure their voices are heard. Joan Fawcett told the group that "if education were the only Provincial Provincial priority, the task of the government government would be easier...All 1 can say said she wished she had a "magic answer." At the conclusion of the meeting, Stewart said she hopes the dialogue initiated last night will continue. ¥ 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 The Corporation of the TOWN OF NEWCASTLE GIVE THE GIFT OF FITNESS AT THE NEWCASTLE FITNESS CENTRE POOL MEMBERSHIPS ANNUAL MONTHLY ADULT $ 75.00 $ 14.00 SENIORS- $45.00 $ 8.00 STUDENTS $ 50.00 $ 9.00 FAMILY $150.00 $ 25.00 FACILITY MEMBERSHIPS (Squash & Swimming) FULL ADULT DAYTIME SENIORS & STUDENTS FAMILY ANNUAL $210.00 $105.00 $105.00 $420.00 QUARTERLY (3 MONTHS) ' $ 78.00 $ 42.00 $ ,42.00 $130.00 TICKETS OF 10 AND DAILY PASSES ALSO AVAILABLE FOR SQUASH AND SWIMMINd, ALL RATES INCLUDE CO-ED SAUNA AND WHIRLPOOL USE FOR ADULTS 18 YEARS AND OVER. CALL 623-3379 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION Daté of Publication: December* 20, 1989 4146 Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year to our valued customer ç Management and Staff at Dulees Holiday "WING" Special Reg. or Hot 'N Spicy 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 i i 11.99 15.99 19.99 Subwitches for your party needs For your convenience place your order in advance 983-9291 DULEES MAIN 'STRÇET ORONO 983-9291