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UN~__~L.~j . NewtonvÎlle Alive (Cont inued from page 5) "Robin" (Corinne Teal) with Amodeo). her friend, "Happy" (Chandra Students of Newtonville School, all students, were învolved in the performance of "The Runaway Snowman", in some way or another. The story told of how children would build the biggest snowam ever, but a "Get-Rich-Quick" sort, namely "Freddie Fasttalk" (played by a capable Richard Harvie, would come by and Lake Happy and Robin to the big city to faine and fortune. IL would not be long before both the Snowman and bis friends, were miserable. Water rates going up by 3.1 percent Water and sewer rates in Durham Region will be incregsing by 3.1 percent for 1992. Thd total bil for those hooked to reglonal sewers and water will increàse by $11 .00 for the year. 'Me new rates werc approved on Wednesday by council which took $7.6 million froi its rate Happy would run away s0 his littie friend could be a kid again and play and smile once more with bis friends. Throughout the play, the sehool chorus would raise their voices, singing. stabilization reserve fund to reduce the 4.1 percent increase which had been recommended by public works. offer bas been rejected. Iii Teachers ready to work to rule Durhamn Region Roman Catholic secondary teachers will strike in the form of a work to rule plan which would be brought into play on January l3th if an agreement is flot reached with their board of education. The Board's fmnaloffer reached a 4.5% increase retroactive to September, 1991 and a further 1 Percent as of February 1, 1992. The PUBLIC.SKATING The Orono Arena will be holding Public Skating on Tuesday, December 3lst from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. I. i'I "Aawww!" could be heard and senior kindergarten classes little snowflakes. throughout the gym, as the junior paraded into ýthe room as darling Congratulations to the Newtonville teachers and student body for a fine Christmnas concert. Runaway Snowman characters: Storyteller # 1 - Bonnie Bragg; Storyteller # 2 - Lori Giles; Storyteller # 3 - Shannon Armstrong; Storyteller # 4 - Jessey Thompson; Happy - Chandra Amodeo; Happy's understudy was Kathleen Nichols; Robin - Corinne Teal; Robins understudy was Megan Carter; Freddy Fasttalk - Richard Harvie; Freddies understudy wbs Ronald Smith; Mrs. Hill - Pam Towler; Mrs. Hill's understudy was Bailey Kelly; Police - Ryan Muizelaar and Jerome Blake; Good Friends - Lisa Thompson, Krissy Farrugia, Stephen Grant, Shane O'Donnell, Katerîna Nowlan and Jennifer Hayward; Snowflakes - Jr. and Sr. Kindergarten Classes; Chorus - Grades one to six. The programme concluded with a carol sing and wishes froin ail Christiart Corner... by Rev. Marg West Christmnas is Jesus Christmas trees and mistletoe, Carols singing, ringing l4ow, Presents wrapped and topped with bows, Children playing in the snow. Lots of food piled higb on plates, We give thanks for Blessings Great, Cakes and cookies - figs and dates, Receive~ Christ befýore its too late. We arc blcssed beyond reason Bccause this is the Blessed scason, Jesus came to make us wholc, Spirit, mind, body and soul. H1e was the ONE who took the s tripes, To release us froin the ilîs of life, The nails in His hands and feet and the sword that pierced His side He did this s0 we miighit be alive. He loved us so muclh He suffered pain So that we could be boru again Romr to be free from our past sins and strife, Rom to be free to bave PEACE in Our life. Love is the answer to life's bad puIs, Ask Mim into your life now H1e the staff for a very Merry Christmas. . . Jeannie Carter, Yvonne Bender, Anne Somers, Janette Johnston, Nancy Forrest, Joanne H-ulcio, Bey Fisher, Wenda Eames, Lisa Elliott', Joanne M. Cook, Gord Kribs, Merna Zahn, Nancy Sawyer and David Gray. Warmest Wishes and hugs to ail the folks here at home in Newtonville. May you have a happy, happy family Christmas! cures ail ilîs. Jesus is love above ail measuire Know Himi today and you'll have great treasure. 1 pray you have a Blessed and safe holiday, and that at somnetime over the holidays you would reflect on Jesus the Prince of Peace. Consider whay He Came -and if you dont know why 'He came endeavour to find out. God Bless You. Comments or Questions, Write Box 179, Orono. Bible Study Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. 983-5962. Watch Total Christian Television Ch. 49, Buffalo, F-rom A round .. . . . .. . .. . Thne Region ML©rry Chri stm&s Thank you for your continued support, From ail of us at Newcastle Lumber 361 KING ST. E., NEWCASTLE Welàý0$daY, DOÇOMt>er 23, l 991 - 1 11 1 Dlllu U