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28 economist sun stouffville tribune thursday sept 9 1999 c community birthday girl dressed to the nines by usa queen staff writer alexis mcconachie is on cloud nine after all the aurora girl turned nine years old today on the ninth day of die ninth month in the year nineteen hun dred and ninetynine alexis a grade 3 student at regency acres public school recently proposed some ideas of the perfect day the most totally cool birthday would be a trip to walt disney world with her parents her fouryearold brother kevin and her closest friends entertaining the troop during the trip would be the pop band nsync apparently the backstreet boys just wont do and the spice girls arent the same without ginger but coming back to earth alexis had some suggestions that are closer to home maybe a sleepover even though those sometimes dont work if the guests stay up too late or a trip of newmarkets wallyb world alexis also mulled over the possibility of going to richmond hills wave pool taking in some bingo checking out an arts and crafts sale or going horseback riding and alexis would also like an icecream birthday cake and what about presents alexis has some ideas there too a new bicycle some butterfly clips for her hair jazzy jewelry a glass doll a china set some beanie babies she already has 15 or a book on horses alexis interests include brownies irish dancing and swimming she is also a member of the war amps champ program for disabled children alexis was born without fingers on her left hand but she doesnt let her handicap slow her down its not a big deal i can still hold things i can still hold glasses i can do a lot of stuff she said because 9999 is a computer code for end of program some people are worried sept 9 1999 hi numeric form 9999 will crash computers similar to the y2k problem fairview library theatre 35 fairview mall drive sheppard ave e at don mills rd why not be a subscriber to the 23rd season 19992000 see the classics of the theatre in lavish productions hobsons choice sept 23 oct 91999 the night of the iguana nov 18 dec 4 1999 the matchmaker jan 13 jan 29 2000 the madness of george iii mar 2 mar 18 2000 sidebysidebysondheim apr 27 may 13 2000 ample free parking 5 shows for the price of 4 special family group rates wednesday to saturday 8 pm sunday 2 pm subscriptions adult 64 senior 52 student 40 family experience 2 adults up to 3 students only 140 single tickets adults 16 senior 13 student 10 visa wj information brochure reservations 4162995557 lanc wiidn ojroducliom fairview library theatre 35 fairview mall drive sheppard ave e at don mills rd presents hobsons choice by harold brighouse directed by l garth allen amusing and heartwarming theatre for the whole family september 23rd october 9th thurs to sat wed oct 68 pm sun 2 p m tickets adults 16 senior 13 student 10 for information reservations as k with relish staff photosieve sombwiwe kerrie kortis development coordinator at seasons centre and parent ann reesor watch jacqueline nalbandian of richmond hill attack a heavy ketchup mustard and relish burger at the recent volunteer appreciation barbeque at milne park miuiken puts children first this saturday miiliken childrens festival takes place this saturday from 9 am to 6 pni in the parking lot behind the miiliken mills community centre 7600 kennedy rd start off the day at 9 am with a free pancake breakfast followed by enter tainment from dan the music man at 10 ani opening ceremonies begin at 11 am starting at 1 1 45 am enjoy a day of entertainment including dancers the barney arthur show its abugs world teletubbies and the smudge fundaes there is a full range of activities for the family to enjoy crafts demonstra tions games a petting zoo silent auc tion face painting and temporary tat toos are just a few of the attractions scheduled rain or shine the festival will go on if it rains it will move inside to the ice pad parking can be found behind the community centre at the high school and on side streets admission is free however a wrist band can be purchased for 10 which gives urilimited use of all rides inflata- bles and petting zoo for more information call 4776410 join in the fun with the teletubbies austin powers grant fullerton a rock climbing wall beer garden silent auc tion and much more for details visit the website wwwmshoncafoundfoundfrhtml or contact jim hood at 6421030 or kim ellis at 4270744 exl 226 celebrate at cornfield shindig attracting butterflies this saturday has been designated bill hood day in markham and stouffville everyone is invited to celebrate atthe bill hood cornfield shindigto be held at 13123 mccpwan road north of stouffville road at 11 am and continu ing until 6 pm admission is 5 or 20 for five tickets which are available at cards appliances foundation office pineapple inn and t t bakery learn how to attract some of natures most beautiful winged creatures to your yard at the butterfly garden workshop next wednesday 9 am to 330 pm at bruces mill conservation area in stouffville the workshop led by bnutterfly spe- cialist john g powers and landscape architect mike bender is 30 and includes refreshments lunch the work shop and all materials preregistration is requiredby calling 8875531 4162935557 friday sept 10th faturday sept jitfo sunday sept the dogs rocknraup comer of hwy 7 and mi herongatebarn am dinner theatre presents a hilarious comedy boeingboeing opening september 10 dinner show from 3895 opening weekend i special off i friday or saturday i with this ad l forreservationscail 905 4723085 2885 altona rd whitevale wwwjerongatecom v flyer delivery economist sun stouffville tribune our permanent carrier force can guarantee your message is delivered to the homes you choose at a price you can afford 2948244