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c the tribune thursday oec j973 score yourself on i program for disabled this christmas quiz may be discontinued see hoa- well you can score on the answers to questions abott christmas and its customs then check the answers 1 research says that christs birthday occurred on a december 25 b an uncertain date c january 6 2 sending christmas cards is a custom that started in a germany b england c the us 3 hanging mistletoe is a custom that began a in the 18th century b in scandinavia c among the ancient druids 4 decorating a christmas tree has its origin in a germany b czechoslovakia c norway 5 the first people to set up a decorated christmas tree in a public place were a portuguese b flemish c americans 6 the custom of burning the yule log originated with a the vikings b the french c the slavs 7 the meaning of the word carol as used in england in the middle ages was a dancing b singing c dancing in a circle while singing 8 the use of the creche or crib as a christmas symbol was introduced by a the french b the italians c the swedes 9 exchanging gifts for christmas was not practiced until a 800 ax b the latter part of 19th century c about 200 years ago 10 the character of santa claus was first known as a father christmas b st nicholas c pere noel answers q oi q 8 9 b q e- q 6 a i o s o e q t scoring 8 or better gives you an a 5 to 7 is average less than that return one christmas present the bean king in parts of france spain and mexico they still eat a special 12th night cake in which a single bean has been concealed the finder of the bean is hailed as bean king a survival of an ancient pagan custom which chose the king of the saturnalia by lot in this way swedish crown of candles in sweden the christmas season traditionally begins on december 13 when a young girl in each house assumes the role of st lucia wearing a white robe and a crown of lighted candles the custom goes back to viking times when under the old calendar the night of december 1213 was the longest of the year the lucia girl symbolizes re turning light stouffville an extremely successful and worthwhile program for handicapped children and adults may have to be discontinued or severely limited if suitable prem ises cannot be found to accommodate its year- round activities the community association for riding for- the disabled card presently headquartered at lamitie stables cone 5 whitchurchstouffville is faced with finding other facilities before jan l mrs helen barker of the card organization in sending out an urgent sos for new premises explains that 82 disabled persons participate in the program and 70 volunteers assist with the riding therapy sessions throughout the year in good weather the lessons are held out-of- doors but an indoor arena with adjoining warm lounge and toilet facilities is also necessary as well as adequate stabling for the associations 8 horses the riding sessions are held each weekday morning and saturday morning if possible monday evenings from 530 to 830 the association would prefer to relocate in the same approximate markham stouffville area as many of its volunteers are from the northern part of the city and scarboro card are anxious to hear from anyone willing to rent suitable accommodation that would ensure the contin- uarce of its program mrs helen barker may be contacted at 2250294 or mrs gwynne rooke at 640j809 fined 300 for impaired driving stouffville a 21 year old stouffville motorist was fined 300 for driving while impaired and refusing a breatnalizer test when he appeared in provincial court newmarket nov 27 james robert meakes manitoba street entered a plea of guilty crown attorney geller in summarizing the evidence told how meakes had driven his car so close to a police officer it left a smear of paint on his trousser leg and spun the constable around before being stopped the accused narrowly missed the cruiser evidence revealed the incident occurred on main street in stouffville prior to passing sentence judge russell pearse stressed the need for penalties that served as a deterrept to such crimes mount albert exhibitor receives cyanamid award harold smalley right r r 3 mt albert had the top exhibit in roots and vegetables at markham fair this year at the awards banquet friday he received this prize from cyanamid of canada limited carman boadway a fair director r r 3 mt albert made the presentation jim thomas jl for students large selection of sch001 supplies books binders refills pens pencils etc art paper music books bristol board vjriout colors wgl 20 cash boxes 795 765 p 150 file drawers typewriter and file guides 49 up adder ribbons mime0 supplies 330 p0st0ffice scales 475 bulk papers various prces aft envelopes 05 10 onionskin bond news carbon desk organizers 600 990 up various sizes address books 160 file boxes 370 desk trays 600 up v special at christmas boxed stationery autograph album recipe books daily journals christmas card record books 145up 129 398 260up 129 tribune office supplies new 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