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Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, September 26, 1990.9 Christian Corner by Rev. Marg West 1 thought this week we would look at some TBibe statiît-ês. The ible should be the most important book in the lives of ail Christians, yet how many of us are aware of the follow- ing statistics. Old Testament has 39 books; 929 chaiiters; 23,214 verses; 593,493 words. The longest book is Psalms, the shortest book is Obadiah. There are 17 historical books, 5 poetic books and 17 Phrophetical books. l'm glad 1 didni't have to counit al the wor ds or ev en verses. It's, amaz- ing when you consider that you've read ail those chapters, verses and words, and especially when you consider aIl the knowledge and wisdom the words and ver ses con- tain for'our benefit. The New Testament contains 27 books; 260 chapters. There are 7959 verses; 181,253 words. The 1longest book'is Acts the shortest is 3 John. There are four gospels, 1 historical book, and 22 epistles. 1 recently purchased a book of Zingers. A Zinger is a simple sentence sermon. It's really an in- teresting book to browse through. Pcriudically l'Il be gîving you one in this columo. Maybe even more than periodically. The one I'd like to leave with you today is 'There would be less falling from the Lord if there were more calling upon the Lord." Bible Stuidy, Tuesday 7:30, 983-5962. Questions or Comments? Write Box 179, Orono. Total Chris- tian Television, Channel 49. Junior Department Orono Fair winners The Junior Department featuring fifteen school displays and in- dividual exhibits wisb 10 îhank al the participants. The quality of workmanship was outstanding. Our special thanks to oursýponsors: Stutt's Pharmacy -1 ) Tim Ashton; 2) Alan Lee; 3) Kyle Colville; 4) Scott Sawyer. Sugar Chalet - Junior 1) Suzanne Stubbs. Intermediate 1) Lia Ruther- ford; 2) Tanya Ferguson; 3) Tim Ashton. The Apple Blossom Shop 1) Alan Lee; 2) Mike and Nancy Metaîf; 3) Suzanne Stubbs; 4) Jason Stubbs. Hamiltons Insurance Company -The top winners in each division were: Grades 1 & 2 - Clarie Hodgson, Chris Galley Grades 3 & 4 - Andrea Etmanskie, Dustin Stapleton Grades 5 & 6 Tanya Ferguson, Tim Ashton Grades 7 & 8 Ailan McKenzie, Michael Mecalf Speaking just plain English by Gord Milîs The art of good communication is not what you say but the way you say iË. In the, climate of garbled phrases a fearful and pernicious enemy has arrived - Gobbledygook! In addition to Gobbledygook we have cliches, which sound good but actually mean nothing. Favorites like "at the end of the day", "the light at the end of the tunnel," and "at this particular moment in lime." The following are a few favorites Notice f or cottagers/resort owners/contractors Now that water levels are dropp- ng in area lakes, property owners with waterfront property may be considering restoration of breakwalls, docks or other shoreline, construction. This is a remninder that pursuant t0 the Fisheries Act, Canada, aIl work ot this nature requires prior approval. lndividual's conside'ring this type ot' work should contact Lindsay District Office or the Trent-Severn Waterway, Peterborough, for a permit prior to proceeding with any work. of meaningless gobbledygook: Fenestrations (windows), Dwefling Unit (house), Static mobile dwelling unit (travel trailer), Intergreen period (red traffic light), Corporate Communications Unit, (press office), Small rural settlement (village), Emoluments (wages), Virement (payment), Proposed modifications and' amendments (changes), Refuse collection operative (garbage mani) The battie for plain English will continue for a while yet. In the in- terma period (waiting) we must al try to make our language less com- plex, to enable people to grasp the essential facts (keep it simple). For ex.: tax support grant rate formula RA(TF-Y'U) 4 Z51CC, where RA is the relevant amount and Z is L033407. Who saîd life was just a bowl of cherries? e , . . * * he .... e e £ j-g-, Ç S ÇE; PROCLAMATION T IS HEREBY PROCLAIMED THAT THE WEEK 0F OCTOBER 6TH - 13TH WILL BE OBSERVED AS FIRE PREVENTION WEEK IN THE TOWN 0F NEWCASTLE eu~as((e ~RIO Marie Hubbard, Mayor Town of Newcastle Date of Publication: Wednesday, September 26, 1990 P0. A0600 Orono Play Group has best parade theme float The Saturday parade was deiieya hi[ t wihthe Sea cadets leading our Fair Quee, rincsss Dairy Princes, Fair President and dIignitaries. W weepleased to in1c1lde ma- jorettes, clowns andId cowboys. Over fifty antique and hot rod cars join- ed our floatsý and marching bands. Candies were donated by Arm- strong's l.G.A. and flowers were distributed by the Apple Blossomn Shop. Best Themne Float: 1) Orono Play Group; 2) Central Rabbit Show Best Group Float:, 1) Lakeshorec Shrine Pirates; 2) Rebekah Lode Best Junior Float: 1) Orono Junior Gardeners; 2) Brett & Todd Graves' Orono School reioort The 1990 school year is off to a great start. At the Orono Fair, Orono won first prize in our float, thanks to the help of Mr. and Mrs. Francey and Mrs. Hawkshaw. Our tug-o-war team made a great show- ing, also winning first prize. This year there are 275 students and a lot of new teachiers here. The teachers this yvear are : Mrs. (j'Neill and Mrs. Osmond for Junior and Senior Kindergarten; M1rs. McCrae, Grade 1; Mrs. Abbot, Grade 1/2; Ms. Baldree, Grade 2; Mrs. Edey, Grade 3; Mrs. Broulx, Grade 3/4;' Mr.- Parrish, Grade 4/5;_ Ms. Neuwirth, Gradé 5; Mr. Martin, Grade 5/6 and Mrs. Bailey, Grade 6. Our housýeleague is already undeTrway. We are almocst donc soc- cer foT now. Soon we will be star- ting with another sport. by Deepak Angl Grade 6 Best Rider & Horse: Robert Faulkrner Best Child Rider & Horse: Laurie H ale Best Farm Machinery: litica Farm, Port Perry Best Costumes- Adults: 1) Min- nie Zegers; 2) Gary Challice; 2) Slim Gaynor Children: 1) Kristina Matchett; 2) Jenny Hale Best Marching Group: 1) Sea Cadets; 2) Oshawa Royal Wood- view Majorettes Best 1950 & Back Vehicle: Bernie Chamber, Peterborough Best 1951 & Newer. Vehicle: Greg Forget, Newcastle Best Customized/Modified: Don Sparks, Bowmanville On behaîf of the Durham Central FaiVr Board 1 would like to thank al our contributors and entries. C. Bailey From A round Region Babysitter's Training Course The Family Education Resource Centre of Durham House Child and Family 'Centre is offering an eight session course for young teenagers who would like 10 be more confi- dent and proficient babysitters. Participants will learn how to be responsible and caring sitters, and will include relationships, how'to discipline positivefy and effectiv.cly, activities, and safety and first aid in the home. This course will be held at the Bowmanville Senior Public School and starts on Thursday, October 11, 1990, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The cost is $40.00. Call 579-2021 or 686-4353.