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2-Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, December 18, 1985 Oriano ï8tekly Emes PulshdEverýy Wednesday at the ,ffice, fPu cao The games in polities If one was looking for games in politics it would have been to the Town of Newcastle council meeting on Monday that they would have attended. It was obstructionism at its best using ail the popular and well known moves to obstruct progress in the garbage debate. It did little to enhance the stance of council, the name of the Town of Newcastle or to add confidence in our municipal system of government. The game played out by some senior members of coun- cil surely are a waste of time for council itself and also for staff who must once more bring in reports that have been before council in the past and well defined and debated. The item of a uniform charge is certainly not new to those who have sat on council for they have given their ap- proval for such in street lighting charges both in the urban and rural areas. On Monday it was as if new ground was being broken with the introduction of a uniform rate for garbage collection. As to questions relating to charges for the use of Town equipment they were placed for no other purpose than creating a log jam. The Public Works charges have been set and used for years without question and council over the past couple of years has had such confidence in the department that during this period the department with its own men have been under- taking road construction within the municipality. We unders- tand that process has been successful, we have never heard any criticism of the procedure and it appears that there has been financial benefits for the general taxpayers of the municipality. Its council that loses in such actions let alone the in- terests of the taxpayers are set aside. Garbage shredded (Continued from page 1) Orono anc Newcastle at a cost less by 28 percent in 1986 than by BFI, which would have had BFI pick-up gar- bage in a Courtice designated area at.a lesser cost than tendered by Paul Groenveld Garbage Services and as well would have established a uniform rate for the pick-up throughout the four designated areas. Counc. Hamre speaking in support of the committee recommendation said the Town had qualified staff at Public Works and the recom- mendation is that they can do it cheaper than private com- panies and this savings should be passed along to the taxpayers. She said the Town had reneged on providing an efficient garbage service throughout the compunity and residents were now pay- ing for such service from $30.00 to $120.00. She said if the recommendation was not supported the Town would be operating as if in the dark ages. She also said council was asking residents in Orono and Newcastle to pay more for less. She pointed out that the tender price of BFI was 25 pe- cent higher than the Town's proposai. Counc. Hamre also spoke out in favour of a uniform rate and the exten- sion of service to the designated area of Courtice which contract would have gone to BFI. Memories (Continued from page 1) gone also, and so I and my own family also left. We came to Canada to start a new life, a move we have never regretted, and eventual- ly we arrived in Orono. This is probably the best move we ever made. In this small village we have found some of the finest neighbours we've ever known. To one and all, we say, very sincerely, thank you, and a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I'nne & Gemge Counc. Hamre said to turn aside the tender of BFI for Courtice was contrary to the Town's purchasing policy. Counc. Stapleton said he was impressed with the pro- posal from the Public Works department in both the Orono-Newcastle area and Courtice it was a saving for the residents. Council did support a mo- tion, by Councs. Cowman and Hubbard, 4 to 3 to delay any action in change for Orono and Newcastle Village residents for a period of three months during which time more information is to be sought. On motion by Counc. Cowman the town is not1to award a contract for garbage pick-up in the Courtice area to BFI. Public works were authorized through the mo- tion to negotiate with others as to the service in the Cour- tice area and report back to the general purpose commit- tee. A further motion by Councs. Cowman and Hub- bard also tabled any action at this time as to a uniform rate for the four designated areas The motion- calls for more information as to a uniform rate. Counc. Hamre in discuss- ing this action pointed out that the Town does have uniform rates for other ser- vices throughout the Town and that in fact residents throughout the Town should have the advantage of com- mercial and industrial assess- ment. Counc. McKnight said he did not have enough informa- tion and said he would sup- poort holding off the decision for 90 days until a report is submitted. Kendal News Christmas Song By Eugene Field Why do the bells of Christ mas ring? Why do little children sing? Once a lovely shining star; Seen by shepherds from afar, Gently moved until its light Made a manger cradle bright. There a darling baby lay, Pillowed soft upon the hay; And its mother sang and smiled "This is Christ, the holy child." Therefore bells for Christmas ring Therefore littie children sing. Nothing brings more vivid- ly to our minds the joy and goodwill of Christmas than the message of the carols. They are loved by young and old alike, for like folk songs they spring from the very heart of the people and their origin goes back to the very infancy of the race. The word "carol" cornes from the same Greek root as "chorus" always associated with joy and singing. They followed naturally on from the ancient pagan songs accompanied by round dancing. A writer says, "When Henry VII kept Christmas at Greenwich in 1487, "those of the King's chapel sang a carall." Many old carols are like the ballad in that they tell a story eg. "Three Wise Men" and "Good King Wenceslas." The Cherry Tree carol tells us Joseph and Mary were walking in a garden and because Joseph was unable to reach the cher- ries the branches bowed down for Mary to pick the fruit. Some of the most beautiful and tenderest of our carols have been written round the motherhood of Mary, among them, "Lullay, lullay, thou litel tiny child" and, "Lullay, my liking my dear son, my sweeting." These are quite distinct from the rollicking type of carol like, "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen" and "The Boar's Head." Modern carols or Christmas hymns are sung all over the world in our churches, eg. "Christians Awake!" and "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing". On Sunday morning the session had planned the ser- vice. Keith Woods took the part of leader. Mr. Don Ped- dar told the children's story and brought the message. Mrs. M. Foster read a selec- tion. When the minister, Rev. Bryan Ransom came Keith congratulated him on the birth of a baby daughter born on Thursday December l2th. Rev. B. Ransom conducted the Communion service. The Peddar twins are one-year- old December 19th. Next Sunday morning the Sunday School will put on a pageant in the regular church hour commencing at 11:15 a.m. after which there will be lunch in the church school. Ladies please bring sand- wiches or cookies and squares. Everyone welcome. For the person who has everything buy Victoria Ullman's book "Escape" sold at The Apple Blossom Shop, Main St., Orono. Vic- toria Ullman lives on Main St. South, Orono. It is the true story of her miraculous escape in the depth of winter- from her family estate in East Germany before the Russian armies moved in. She and her three small daughters were turned back time and time again by sickness, cannon pointed at them, guards, etc. Read the story before you give it away. You'll not be able to put it down. I made my Christmas Cake this week. It came out perfect. If yours falls don't cry, just steam it. It will make a wonderful Christmas pud- ding. My grandmother used to make two Christmas cakes. She kept them in two large covered crocks on the cellar floor. They kept perfectly till the following Christmas if not all eaten. When company came unex- pectedly she could serve Christmas cake. One year she put marschino cherries in and in August it moulded around each cherry. When I was first married we had no refrigerator, so I told my hus- band if anyone dropped in when I was away he couid always serve them bread and cheese and a Christmas Cake which he would find in a crock on the cellar floor. Give a basket of Ontario apples to a neighbour family for Christmas. Bob Car- ruther's "Apple Bin" has beautiful baskets all ready prepared as gifts at North Bowmanville, west of Liberty St. The Kendal Women's In- stitute met in the church school for their Christmas dinner with sixteen present. Mrs. Dianne DeJong from Cold Springs a former leader was able to attend. After the dinner we sang carols, packed baskets for the shut-in folk, and had an exchange of gifts. Next meeting January 8th at Couroux's. The class was asked to do a drawing of Mary and Joseph and the infant Jesus in a stable. One little boy of six handed in a little crayon pointed roof and chimney from which smoke was issu- ing. There was a window and a door that was all. "Very nice", murmured the teacher. "But where are Mary and Joseph and the Ho- ly Child?" The small boy looked sur- prised at this question. "In- side the stable," said he as patiently as possible. "You can't see them because the door is shut.....you don't want the baby to catch cold, do you?" I wonder if the first Christmas morning is as real to me as it was to that boy. When travelling on the Sixth Line remember a hockey stick is a very poor snowshovel. Take a shovel, a warm cap, a pair of mitts and a motor rug. St. Saviour's Anglican Church MILL STREET ORONO, ONTARIO Rev. James Small Rector 987-4745 Sunday Servicç and Church School 9:45 a.m. ORONO, ONTARIO Orono United Church Sunday, December'22, 1985 Orono United Church Sunday School 11:15 a.m. Morning Worship 11:15 a.m. Christmas Sunday EXPLORERS Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Upper C.E. Hall C.G.I.T. Thursday 6:00 p.m. Upper C.E. Hall BIBLE STUDY Wednesday 8:00 p.m. Home of Mrs. V. Armstrong CHRISTMAS SERVICES December 24th 7:00 p.m. Leskard Decmeber 24th 9:00 p.m. Orono C.G.IT. & Hi-C Service and Communion KIRBY UNITED CHURCH Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 9:45 a.m. Chirstmas Sunday Coffee Hour following 983-5009 Roarry could be under your tree Christmas morning DRAW COUPONS IN STORE Save many $s on Gund and many other items from now until Christmas Bilfolds - Perfumes - Chocolates Watches - Films and Cameras and more , 1 um3z=