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p14 economist suntribune thursday november 27 1997 v t r m tfi f wmum mm 1 ff 1 1 the festival has plenty for everyone choirs singing christmas car ols left as well as other entertainment in- house specials and santa below who lights the christmas tree and visits with all the boys and girls hhi v mr j3m 4bf h v j- jb amhfh mrj financial services fireetlnfis from the north pole 96 main st north the old town hall markham 4712311 festival of lights get into the christmas spirit welcomes you to the 13th annual festival of lights your essential kitchen shop 112 main st n markham village 4720823 tcl slrs kv1 taking care of fitness- everyday at women in motion health fitness we have everything you need to take care of your health and fitnessneeds prereqistration special no payments til jan 98 no long term commitments free babysitting 8 fit 9052018356 women irvj motion heaftfi and fitness cfu6s 1 44 main street north markham othor locations meadowvale erin mills markham ajax whitby bolton lisa cartwright features you know christmas is just around the corner when markhams busi ness improvement area hosts their annual festival of lights november 28 the 13th annual cele bration is the towns first taste of the holidays and one many people dont want to miss said mary flaxman manager of the bia its a tradition peo ple come every year it gets them in the holiday spirit from 6 pm to 10 pm people can stroll along the main street markham decorated for the holi days browse through the stores that are brimming full of merchandise listen to the entertainers sam ple roasted chestnuts and warm their tummies with hot chocolate and hot apple cider opening ceremonies begin at 630 pm the town crier will call the over 5000 peo ple excepted at the festi val to the corner of main street and robinson street after the mayor greets the crowd the three winners of the win dow decorating contest will be announced each of the main street mer chants are encouraged to decorate their windows with the theme angels in the village the windows are judged by three local community members a couple days before the festival then santa arrives santa lights the tree to begin an evening of fun music and magic said flaxman h please see page 15 i wmmm jm alex lasallcs petting zoo is a festival favourite and will make an appearance again this year 1 f riends n on mai celebrating our 1st birthday and the festival of lights come in and try the best ribs and fries in town in our warm and friendly atmosphere wed like to say thank you to all our friends this past year for making our 1st year such a special one you are the ones who make friends so friendly join us outside for birthday cake call us today to book your christmas party or lunch 76 main st n ul mrr markham village w 4728423 your one stop christmas shop tew fitz floyd christmas boyds bears collectibles accessories 1 tree trimmings hostess teacher gifts serviettes place cards candles and christmas crackers to complete your holiday table setting home decorating accessories christmas centrepieces gift baskets christmas cards and gift wrap gifts for everyone on your list 106 main st n 4717820 seasons greetings