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lO-Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, November 22, 1989 Christmas Carols from the Town Hall steps WÈÈÈSËMiSÊilÊSÈSIgMBÊ tllÊiÊÈÈËÊBÊÈ A feature of the Lighting of in the community. . served on the street and especially may way to-the downtown. Christmas in Downtown Orono last This along with the Craft Show, a the enjoyment of the childrens' Merchants were offering a special Friday night was the singing of Mini Flee Market, serving of hot singing was well worth the effort to discount on all sales on Friday night Christmas Carols by the youngsters chocolate for the kids, hot dogs , •« " * which from being taken. reports advantage was Orono Public School News Report Recycling Week, November 20th to 26th Changing Attitudes Reduce. Reuse, Recycle In our Remembrance Day service we neglected to include that Mrs. Cowan's class sang, "One Tin Soldier" and Miss Walker's class sang, "Fires of Calais." Miss Walker played the guitar while her class sang. Mrs. Cowan played her electric piano for both her class and Mrs. Bailey's. The school activities are , girl's and boy's volleyball. Miss Baldree and Mrs. Rypstra are coaching the girls team with 14 girls participating, participating, while Mr. Leith and Mr. Stewart are coaching' the boys volleyball team with 12-15 boys participating. participating. Mrs. Cowan and Miss Walker have started a junior chôir. There are 41 members who will be performing performing for a Christmas senior citjzen day. The junior choir performed Friday Friday night at the Christmas tree lighting downtown on the steps of the Orono Town Hall. Forty m.embers sang,. "Winter Fantasies," while Mrs. Buck and Mrs. Bek conducted the group. The Remembrance Day poster winners were Ryan'Winning grade 5 and Danielle fiorremâns grade 6. The poem winners are Jill Rypstra grade 6 and Charlie Livingston grade 6. Deepak Angl grade 5 apd Leif Giese won in the essays. These entries were sent to Bowman ville to, be judged by a panel from the Bowman ville Legion. We wish to thank Mrs. Robinson and Mrs. Clifford for their efforts in judging. ' written by Jennifer Taylor and Valerie Cowan Couldn't It Wait? , by Jill Rypstra The day I heard my dad had to go, 1 thought I should tell him all he should know, About the terrible, awful war, And that I might not see him •anymore. I cried all the tears 1 thought 1 had, And showed to them that 1 really, was sad. 1 asked him, "Couldn't you go on a later datç?" 1 whined,"Couldn't it wait?" He told me to come sit on his knee; Then said he was going so we could be free. As 1 went upstairs to my b,ed, Thoughts of the war were in my head. Then the next morning 1 finally understood, And told my dad I thought he should, Go to the terrible, awful war, Even though I might not see him anymore. Not pleased with fire hall tender Both Mayor Hubbard and Counc. Wotten at council on Monday Monday said they were not pleased with the results, of the tender call ftir the North Fire Station. Figures of the tender prices were not. made public at the time. The Hon. Jim Bradley, Ontario's Minister of the Environment, has declared that the 5th Annual Recycling Week will be from November"20 to 26 this year. Once again, Her Worship, Mayor Marie Hubbard, has proclaimed that the Town of Newcastle will recognize Recycling Week through the planning of a number of events and activities. The theme for this year's Recycling Week is "Changing "Changing Attitudes: Reduce, , Re-Use, Recycle". There are numerous opportunities opportunities for area residents to participate participate in Recycling Week. Local weekly newspapers will contain a one page informational supplement which will contain blue box information, tips and suggestions suggestions fon waste reduction, diversion; diversion; a colouring contest for children; a recycling theme crossword puzzle for adults, etc. Area senior public schools will be visited by tly Town's Volunteer Recycling Week Co-Ordinators who will discuss with students the importance of recycling, as well as alternatives to aid in the waste reduction initiative. Finally, a special series of workshops will be held on Saturday, November 25, 1989 (9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon) at the Bowmanville Library. Children of all ages can participate in recycl- (Continued page 11) The CATERING CONNECTION ON THE SPOT CATERING . Weddings - Anniversaries - All Banquets CHEESE TRAYS - MEAT PLATTERS - SALADS Fred & Patricia Storsbergen Orono 583-9679