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lO-Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, December 21, 1983 Kirby-Kendal Public School delightful Christmas concert Grades 2 and 3 from the Ye Merry, Gentlemen" in auditorium was packed for the children singing and Kirby-Kendal Public School song at the annual Christmas the occasion. presenting skits and short present the "Animal's concert held last Wednesday It was a delioghtful pro- plays. t Christmas" and "God Rest at the school. The school gram throughout in both with Energy Consump tion Ontario's energy consumption consumption increased by 13.2 per cent to about 9.4 billion kilowatt-hours. This com pares to about 8.3 billion kilowW-hours in November, 1982. , Th.e latest load forecasting monitoring report show direct industrial load running about 5 per cent above forecast -- an indication of economic recovery. rimoppçts for Christmas" Above: Kelly Stainton, More pictures of the presented by Grade 5. A most Jamie Ball and Cindy Christmas play next week, interesting Christmas story , | From the Dim and Distant Past PAST - Dec. 23,-1937 mumty Christmas tree, a by Brian Groot dozeft boxes of fruit and can- Clarke Co-operative Student dy for the shut-ins of Orono, An Orono Minor hockey and 3 bales of fruit, team is being formed in vegetables and clothing were Orono for children 12 arid sent out for relief purposes, under. The following officers were ejected to manage the Mr. and Mrs. Fred team: President - John Cor- Tamblyn entertained over 30 nish, Treasurer - Ollie relatives on December 18th,. Cooper, Manager - O.A. the occasion being their 30th Gamsby, and Frank Pearson Wedding Anniversary, as the Coach. There is one case of scarlet Mrs. Gordon Moffat of fever in Newcastle. Clarke Union won the goose at SU Saviours Chdstmas DIM AND DISTANT tree draw. ' PAST - Dec. 24, 1958 The ladies of the Orono A preliminary 'draft plan Women's Institute met in the was received for the subdivi- basement of Park Street sion between Sommerville United Church where they and Cobbledick Streets. On- filled 300 bags for the com- * tario Hydro said ' almost everyone in town will get a "■reduction in .rates with the new 4 rate structure. The "Silver Magic Ball" presented by students of Orono High School was the • climax to their past 24 dances. The Ball was the 25th Anniversary of the yearly Xmas dance. Music was provided provided by Seven Aires Orchestra Orchestra of Peterborough. The marriage of Dorothy Jean Carscadden of Orono and Argus Charles Curtis took place on December 13th in Orono United Church. The Orono High School Glee Club performed in the Danforth Mennonite Church. Forty-one members of the Glee Club travelled to • Toronto by bus with their director, Mr. John Ford. Last week the students of Orono Public School enjoyed PEAK DEMAND Peak electricity demand for Ontario in November was an estimated 17.1 million kilowatts, an increase of 11.9 per cent from the November, 1982 peak. Observance of one-minute of silence at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11, Remembrance Day, resulted in a drop of about 360,000 kilowatts' (or about 2 per cent of the average November daily peak) in the Ontario total primary demand. demand. The load drop , and subsequent pickup spanned approximately 10 minutes. an Xmas party which was held in . Orono Oddfellows Hall. The children exchanged gifts and Sang. Mrs. Ann Gilbank recited the poem "The Night Before Christmas", in Mrs. Lunn's room the children performed "The Three Kings", Donnie McKenzie entertained Mrs. Carleton's room by singing "The Chipmunk Song", Ricky Neal demonstrated a trick, and Mrs. Cain's room sang "The Chipmunk Song", y . . Fifty-six children have joined the Orono Figure Skating Club. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from RAHM'S GARAGE A be an inspiration to you and those you love. TAYLOR SAND AND GRAVEL LTD. , Lloyd, Ronald, Doug and Gary Mixing à festive dish for our special patrons. We're blending Love and* Happiness, adding a dash of Joy, sprinkling with Cheér and senring 'for your holiday pleasure! Mr. Roast Beef Family Restaurant