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Wednesday, December 22, 1999
Serving up Christmasdinner
Stephen Central School Gr. 8 students Stacey Bartlett and Melissa Davey receive healthy helpings of turkey
and dressing from parent council members Pat O'Rourke and Judi deLange at the school's annual Christmas
dinner Dec. I 5.About 225 students and volunteers enjoyed the -turkey dinner, an event at the school for more
than five years. (photo/Kate Monk)
McCurdy students learn to shop at school
By Craig Bradford
TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF
HURON PARK — While it's not shopping till you drop,
McCurdy Public School students are learning how to
shop this Christmas season.
McCurdy school council chairperson Karen Windsor
said the Holiday Gift Shop program is provided by a B.C.
company. The urogram gives children their first
Christmas shopping experience.
""We brought it is as a service to the kids," she said.
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Gift idea. McCurdy Public School Gr. 2 student
Kevin Lawrence, 7, considers buying a toy spring at
the Holiday Gift Shop. (photo/Craig Brod
Here's how it works: parents receive a price break-
down of the many items that cost anywhere from a few
cents to $10. The parents arethen asked to make a list
of the people their child is to, shop for and how much to
spend on them. Then the parent sends the child to
school with some money and their list. At Iunch hour or
after school the students browse the Holiday Gift Shop,
set up in a room in the school, and make their purchas-
es. Items range from fun trinkets to decorations for the
mantlepiece. „
Windsor said the program allows the students to shop
in a safe environment while gaining the confidence �f
doing the chore on their own. The program also teaches
children shopping skills, how to count money and lets
them read in a practical atmosphere.
Two years ago McCurdy used a similar program pro-
vided by an Alberta business that has since folded. Last
year the school made Christmas crafts and sold them,
Windsor said.
Bob Heywood
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Dave Youmans
During
The Holidays
We take great happiness in
greeting all our special friends
and customers this season. May
your holiday be filled with
warmth and joy.
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LETTERS TO SANTA
Dear Santa:
My name is Steven and I am 3`
years old. For a .:: 41, • : I yvo d like
a new comp game. s i Lego
and a new ' ankli i : ,,. rtle)
book. My cousin Kailey ne = a ne.w
dolly and a pretty dress.
I know Mrs. Qaut gut- of 'on a diet so we will
leave you 'some y 'Have a safe trip!
Love Steven Monnnersteeg - age 3 1/2
Parents: Ron and Sharlene
LETTERS TO.SANTA
Dear Santa:
I would like a new sweater, pair of
shoes and a lap -top computer. I
have been a good. boy. I will leave
mills, cookies ,and carrots out for you
and your reindeer.
Love Brent Butson - age 7
Parents: Jeff and Janice
LETTERS TO SANTA
Dear Santa:
I have been a very good girl this year. This
Christmas I would like to have lots of Barbie dolls, . a
Teletubbie and Pokemon cards. I also want some-
thing nice for my baby sister Savannah. She is my
best friend.
Love Nicole Brunkard - age 4
Parent: Mae Twine
May a SPARKLE of JOY touch you and the
SPIRIT, of Christmas carry good wishes for
everyone well into the millennium,..
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A Holiday
Prayer
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We extend a heartfelt wishes for
your health and happiness, and
pray that the season's joys be
yours at Christmas and always.
Chairman - Chan Livingstone
Commissionert - Ben Hoogenboom,
Bev Skinner
Manager Sherman Roth
and the staff - Marlene Mathers,
Pat Hendrick,
Dennis Hockey, Ron Moore,
Scott Eveland,
Steve Skinner,
Randy Biicke,
Joanne Otterbein
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