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mighty mutt pools strength to pull float during parade the tribune wednesday december 13 1989 p21 pulling weight he didnt look as if he was on steroids but muffin the tiny poo dle terrier pulling farmer jacks giant float during the san ta laus parade must have got his mighty muscle power from somewhere the idea for using the superhound came from owner debbie gold a stouffville resi dent whos been on staff at the store for three years in the grinch who stole christmas the grinch picks a dog to pull his sleigh up and down the hill so i thought we should use a dog to pull our float she explains the big chill this years parade was filled with terrific creative ideas todd pools flintstones float and the lions handmade train are just two wonderful examples despite relatively mild weather small fry who participated still looked chilled to the bone by the time the parade got underway partly because thy had to be at their floats an hour beforehand to enable the judges to select win ners maybe it would be better if they were judged during or after the parade but is a contest really necessary with the time and ef fort that goes into each entry theyre all winners congratula tions to the kinsmen for another funfilled event takeoff worm taking the part of the worms head in the whitchurch- stouffville public library float was a cosy experience reports sheila mcleod who was respon sible for operating those incredi ble eyes gayle dunfords tail- end job was no picnic though whenever the wind got up gayle had to hang on grimly to prevent takeoff while sheila wondered if they were about to become the first airborne exhibit in the parades history early planning while many people are busy organizing christmas celebra tions planning is already under way for next years strawberry festival at a recent meeting grapevine kate gilderdale former tribune editor jim thomas proposed a sacred music night during the festivities and suggested parkview village auditorium as a possible location the deer park inns roger far- rell expressed his desire to in volve the facility in stouffvilles big birthday bash again next year both proposals were welcomed by the committee which invites all community members to get involved in mak ing 1990s festival better than even for more information call pat ratcliff at 6405076 or jim heidema at 6401194 trip cancelled bad driving conditions forced brown owl karen grimes and tawny owl sue ruttan to cancel a planned trip for stouffvilles 3rd brownie pack to weall and cullens miniature village on wednesday night not wanting to disappoint their eager charges karen and sue called zappeions restaurant and asked if they could bring the girls in for hot chocolate we were made really welcome noted tawny owl the kids had a great time and each of them was given a candy cane by restaurant staff it really made up for missing their trip pen pal club students from grades 4 5 and 6 at dickson hill public school have formed a pen pal clubhand this week theyll be replying to letters received from 26 students in guadalupe our first letters are going to be in the form of christmas cards explained teacher mike oreilly whos co ordinating the group it all started last year when he men tioned he would like to set up such exchanges a mother whose family lives in guadalupe said she would contact her parents and ask if they could help one of the teachers there responded experience the joy of that first christmas thursday december 21 friday december 22 saturday december 23 2 presentations each evening 730 and 845 pm living nativity uxbridge ontario municipal parking lot beside river valley restaurant sponsored and performed by the uxbridge baptist church for information call 8523662 and now the kids have started to write to each other he hopes eventually to expand the pro gram to include other countries schools help needy summitview public school is featuring a variety of different activities for students during the christmas season including a studentteacher volleyball game spectators areasked to br ing a can or box of food which will be donated to needy families as the price of admission canadas country sweetheart cg m december 22 8pm call 4790201 22 markham 0i theatre oo for performing arts major credit cards accepted notice please note that as of december 31st 1989 brent brethour septic tank pumping inc will be closing for future service please call burns septic tank co ltd at 8951781 call collect i would like to take this opportunity to thank all my customers for their patronage brent brethour ontario ministry of government services mmmgm tender potable water tenders are invited to supply labour equipment and material to provide potable water service to government- owned premises located throughout the north pickering land assembly 1 situated in the town of picker ing to 243 2 situated in the town of mark- ham city of scarborough and squires beach area to 244 tender documents may be obtained from ministry of government services public tenders office room m143a macdonald block queens park toronto ontario m7a 1n3 telephone 416 9651152 for to 243 a 1 1 55000 bid bond and 11 55000 performance bond or irrevocable letter of credit are re quired for to 244 a 1045000 bid bond and 1 045000 performance bond or irrevocable letter of credit are re quired sealed tenders will be received until 300 pm thursday december 28 1989 at the ministry of government services public tenders office at which time they will be opened in public for further information please contact geoffrey spring at 416 6837611 please quote to 243 project no a01221 please quote to 244 project no- a01220 the lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted- by the ministry enjoy a real tradition christmas tree growsrs association of ontario bmc this year experience the beauty and fragrance of a real ontariogrown christmas tree and by using the coupon below when you purchase your tree you can help children suffering from cystic fibrosis for 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