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n v economist suntribunethursday november 27 1997 p15 1 c v tc rn r ilit rilmif get ready to see santa on friday lisa cartwright features anta claus cant wait to see all the boys and girls at the festival of lights november 28 i try to make as many stops as possible said santa who took time out of his busy schedule to speak with me for the past 13 years santa has been making the trek from the north pole to the festival to light the christmas tree at the corner of main street and robinson street and to have a short visit with all the children the festival is one of santas favourite festivals i look forward to coming to the festival just as much as boys and girls look forward to see ing me after the tree lighting festi val santa encourages all the children to follow him to his house at old tremont 125 main street there he will visit every child who wants to see him and give them a free candy cane this year the rouge val ley girl guide cadets will be assisting santa although he will see everyone he said he can only spend a few minutes with each child be patient because i have to see all boys and girls he also encourages all the parents to bring their camera because he said he would love to have his picture taken with each child but if you cant make it to see him on friday santa wanted remind all the chil dren that he will be stopping by their house on christmas eve hayrides are a festival tradition when you go to the festi val of lights on november 28 dont forget to have a hayride with murray grove and his horses grove who has been pro viding hayrides at the festival almost as long as it has been in existence brings two twohorse teams to the fes tivities this year the hay- covered wagon which seats about 40 people will be pulled by either nip and tuck or peggy and delta the belgian horses will be dressed in their usual finery and ready to give children a traditional winter experi ence i like seeing the kids enjoying themselves said grove but he also worries that the children will get hurt people dont see any danger but they have to be cautious the horses can be startled to avoid getting hurt at the festival grove asks the children and their parents to stand in line dont push each other or crowd the horses people should respect the horses and stay back from them he said admission for the festival is free and there is lots of free parking all of the events take place on m a r k h a m main street canadas national catalogue did you kmow that five cent hot chocolate and famous homemade sausages available at festival b from page 14 h after the ceremonies santa walks to his nook at the old tremont 125 main street and each child will be able to tell him his christmas wish the children will receive a free candy cane and parents will be able to take pictures after visiting with santa people can contin ue to browse through the shops most merchants will be having instore specials and receive free treats from them for a small price peo ple can enjoy one of john leadbetters famous sausages or sample hot chocolate from the kiwa- nis for 5 the young and the young alike can get up close to donkeys young camels south american llamas chinese chickens and more at alex lasalles petting zoo madame buskerfly will be juggling fire while scrooge will be perform ing magic tricks for chil dren a number of bands performing christmas music will also be at the festival festival of lights is hosted each year by the merchants of the village as a way to celebrate the season with their many new and old said flax- friends and neighbours man tyacistage hair design ltd the holiday season is fast approaching why not look and feel your best call for a complimentary consultation valentines furniture 114 main st n markham store 7949 is the authorized sears catalogue agent to place an order dial 18002673277 for parcel inquiries 9054728364 in your community sales assistance friendly customer service parcel heavy goods pick up sears account payments sears account applications hassle free returns new catalogues have you received your copy yet if not we have a free copy reserved just for you 137 main street markham village 2948392 lots of free parking at rear tjlstauumt festivq lighf receive with this ad 20 off dinner maincourses not valid with specials and other promorions max 4 people tel 905 4715670 39 main st n markham hwy 7 and 48 seasons greetings from all of us at 35 main street north markham village 2944680