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" December 1 to 15 At Mountainview Mall, there will be a holiday car- ing tree on display for donation of $1 or more, a light can be added to the tree in your name. Pro- ceeds to be used as part of the HDH Auxiliary's pledge to the HDH capital campaign fund. December 8 and 9 Huron Park School presents Nutcracker, 7:30 p.m., a youth musical adapted from The Nutcracker Suite and The Nutcracker and the Mouse King. December 9 Midland Secondary School presents an evening of Christmas music, 8 p.m. in the auditorium, featur- ing Knox Presbyterian Church Choir, Vasey United Church Choir and the MSS Concert Band. December 9 Duplicate bridge every Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., upstairs at the Midland Civic Centre (corner of Fourth and Yonge Streets). December 9 Penetang Al-Anon every Wednesday 8 p.m., St. Ann's Church basement. December 10 Al-Ateen meets every Thursday 7:30 p.m., 306 Midland Avenue, Midland. December 11 Parent and Toddler morning, Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre, $1.50 for children, parents free, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Bring toddlers for crafts, short walk and free juice and cookie. 526-7809 for details. December 11 Simcoe County Historical Association invites you to attend an informal gathering at the Rotunda Bar- rie City Hall on Friday, Dec. 11, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. to celebrate the publication of the first authoritative history of the origins and early years of the Municipality of Barrie. The Genesis of Bar- rie 1783-1858 by W. Allen Fisher and to meet the author. Opening ceremonies - 2:30 p.m. Copies of the book will be available throughout the period of the gathering. The author has agreed to autograph copies as requested. December 12 A Festival of Carols, concert by Midland's newest choir, Serenata. Tickets $5 at Johnstone's Music on King Street. Show is at Knox Presbyterian Church. December 12 Ladies Auxiliary Branch 68 Penetang Christmas Dance, Normandy Room. Doors open at 8 p.m., tickets $10 per couple. Music by Maral Maurice. Lunch and sport dances. December 12 From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Monsignor Castex School gymnasium, a Christmas Craft and Bake Sale will be held. Sponsored by the Monsignor Castex School P.T.G.A. December 13 Victorian Christmas at the Simcoe County Museum in Midhurst. Free admission. December 13 Morning Meditations will be broadcast every Sun- day at 7:15 a.m. on CKMP starting today. Spon- sored by Midland Pentecostal Church. December 14 General meeting of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 523 Victoria Harbour, 8 p.m. December 14 Victims of Sexual Assault, guided self help group meeting, 8 p.m. Call 737-0484 for more information. December 14 Midland and Coldwater Bridge Clubs holding joint Christmas Dinner and Bridge Game, Champion- ship, Open Pairs at Coldwater Legion, 5:45 p.m. Tickets $8. Call Peter or Friedel Shaw, 756-8325. December 14 7 p.m. at the Penetang Legion, the Art Club meets to discuss painting every Monday evening. Call Randy Promm at 549-2959. December 15 Midland Al-Anon meets every Tuesday, Salvation Army Church basement, 8:15 p.m. December 15 Narcotics Anonymous meets Tuesdays, 7 to 8 p.m., downstairs at the Salvation Army. December 17 Burkevale School Christmas bazaar, craft and bake sale, 6 to 9 p.m. : December 18 Cellar Singers present Messiah at the Orillia Opera House Call 326-8011 for tickets. December 19 Midland and District Singles Club Christmas Dance, for singles 25 and over, 9 p.m. at Brian Orser Hall, Penetanguishene. No jeans, please. White gift for the Salvation Army. December Featured artist at the Barrie Art Club Gallery dur- ing Dec. will be wildlife artist Christine Marshall, at our new location Barrie by the Bay Commercial Center, 80 Bradford St., Unit 14, former GE/ Black & Decker offices, tel: 705-726-0215. Tues. - Sat. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Page 2, Wednesday, December 9, 1987 Helping Melissa Clients and staff at the Adult Rehabilitation Centre In- dustries in Midland raised $198.30 to help in the cam- paign to raise money for the Melissa Duval family. George Jackson, Mary Purdham and Andrew Henry of the client council are shown here presenting the Arts council to hold vote The new board of the North Simcoe Arts Council elected this evening will face a drastic drop in revenue in the near future. The federal government grant through which the Arts Council was able to hire a manager and train five or six people ends in February. The financial statement for the first 12 months, en- ding last Mar. 31, shows revenue of $49,686, and ex- penses of $58,048, giving the Arts Council a $8,362 waterfront remains in the very early phases, Hartog said. Penetanguishene town council is agreeable. Obtaining financial back- ing from government and commissioning a feasabili- ty study are the next steps. cheque to Delva LaCroix, Melissa's aunt. The young girl left Sunday for a hospital in Minneapolis where a delicate bone marrow operation will give the child a chance at life. It's expected over $60,000 will be rais- CY ed in total. y) 7 We've got what you're looking for... China e Figurines Stoneware e Handpainted Jewellery Crystal ¢ Scarves Flatware ¢ Picture Frames and Albums Nurseryware- * Gunds Stuffed Animals And so much more... THE PLACE SETTING 711 Yonge St., Midland jorRY> Speeials of the week Week of Dec. 7 - 12 "We've got that holiday feeling" Embassy Christmas Cards Ses Reg. $2.99 Special $2.39 Currier & Ives Christmas Cards 14's Reg. $4.59 Special $3.99 deficit as of Mar. 31, 1987. Of the $49,686 revenue, the federal grant accounted for $48,654. Membership and other income totalled $1,032. The Arts Council will have to depend more on volunteer help, board chairman Robbert Hartog said. Approximately 130 in- dividuals, plus organiza- tions, belong to the Arts Council. The accomplishments of the Arts Council, such as the Take Two film club, won't be affected by the loss of federal funding, he said. Bringing together this area's artistic people is a minor accomplishment itself. "'Artists are not the easiest people to organize." Hartog expressed his satisfaction with the Arts Council's current manager, Helen Graham. The arts council in its early months went through two mana- gers and one trainee. More recently Arts Council President Kamran Khozan resigned. Two Arts Coun- cil staff resigned because of disagreement with Khozan's management. This evening's meeting is the first annual meeting of the organization.' Original board members John Ar- pin, Ron Bellisle, Sam Dolin, Hartog, Herb Henderson, Moreland, Lynn, Frances St. Amant! and Hilda Sibthorpe are! standing for re-election. Other members will declare their candidacy this evening. The proposed arts centre on Penetanguishene's Lights on! Midland OPP are remin- ding motorists that it is il- legal to drive without headlights turned on, from 30 minutes before sunset until 30 minutes after sunrise. Flower Boutique EXCLUSIVE FRESH HOLIDAY FLORAL DESIGNS Country Basket Wicker basket with fresh carnation, holly, fresh greens, ribbon and a red or white candle. Country Light Hurricane lamp with a country bird, carnation, fresh Christmas greens, pine cones and holly. Christmas Basket Small coloured wicker basket with handle, includes carnations and pine cones as well as artificial candy cane. 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