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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>I just wanted to remind everyone that Theatre Eastern’s production of NICKEL AND DIMED is really pertinent to all of us these days as we try to make ends meet with the rising costs of everything from groceries to tuition. And with “Occupy Wall Street” events on the daily news while Presidential hopefuls debate what should be done, this production is both timely and entertaining. I am very impressed that Melissa Lee and her students attempted such an important play.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Honors Program is hosting a discussion after the performance Thursday evening for those interested in furthering the conversation about this topic which touches all of us. I hope, instructors, that you will encourage your students to attend. I hope, students, that you will want to attend.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Freshmen Hayley Cadle and Christorpher Turner and sophomore Lisa Brown will join local businessman/entrepreneur Jim Wynn and Rev. April Coates immediately after the show. Please join us and “Let’s Talk about It.”<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you have questions, call me at x 762.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>--Ruth Brelsford<o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>