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Dashwood volunteer
firefighters try to
quelch the blaze at
the Finkbeiner home
on Stephen Twp.
Conc. 7-8 on
Monday. Inset:
Stephen Twp. fire-
fighter Brad Skinner
takes a breather
after the fire is under
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Fire totals Crediton area home
CREDI TON - A mid-day blaze
on Monday has all but ruined
Christmas for a Cfediton area
family.
No one was seriously hurt as a
result of the fire at Doug and
Darlene Finkbciner's home on
Stephen Twp. Conc. 7-8 outside of
Crediton. The fire call was received
by the Stephen Twp. Fire Dept. at
12:11 p.m. and 20 Stephen and 10
Dashwood volunteer firefighters
were on the scene till about 4:15
p.m., Stephen Fire Chief Rob
Pertschy said.
Jeff Finkbeiner. 20. was home at
the time of the fire as well as a
home care worker. Both Jeff, who is
in a wheelchair. and the home care
worker made it out of the home
unhurt.
Pertschy said some articles were
salvaged from the home including
the Christmas presents. But the
main floor of the house was "totally
destroyed" and the rest of the home
received extensive fire, smoke and
water damage, he said.
No cause for the fire had been
determined by the time the T -A
went to press.
Pertschy said the Finkbeiners are
insured and will stay at Grand
Bend's Oakwood Inn till other
arrangements are made.
Those wishing to help the
Finkbeiners out can drop off a cash
donation at any "11A readership arca
Bank of Montreal including
branches in Exeter. Lucan, Grand
Bend, Hensall and Zurich.
Articles of clothing and other
items can he dropped oil at Drew
Robertson's on -Victoria Si. to he
stored in his shed, Crediton Optimist
president Brenda Morgan said. The
Optimists arc also donating $200 to
help the Finkbeiners out and arc
planning a benefit dance for some
time soon.
For information about the
Crediton Optimist fundraising cam-
paign, contact Morgan at 234-6219,
Lori Valkengocd at 234-6262 or Pat
Hirt/el at 234-6235. .
Ho, ho, ho!
Christmas clock. Lucan Publc School students Graham Cousineau, left, Jamie McLellan,
Quinton Doxtator (as Santa), Hilary Duenk, Katelyn Hodgins and Robert Blane were some of
the participants in the school's Christmas concert titled 'Christmas Around the Clock' last
week at Lucan Community Memorial Centre.
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Bulbs stolen
LUCAN - Vandals have a Lucan
homeowner groaning 'bah, hum-
bug!' this week.
Twenty-four Christmas light
bulbs were stolen from a display on
Langford Dr. over the weekend,
London OPP said.
Generators stolen
ELGINF1ELD - Some area
thieves must feel powered up after
two generators were stolen in sep-
arate incidents.
A $4.000 generator was stolen
from an RV at the Elginfield North
Gate RV Centre sometime over-
night Thursday, London OPP
Const. Donna Shulist said.
Another generator and some tools
were stolen from a home under
construction on Denfield Rd. last
week. Thieves gained entry by forc-
ing open a door.
The Truth Behind
Christmas
By Steven Lane, Grade 7
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School
Christmas is that time of year,
To give, to share and to spread the
cheer.
But 1 know what you think it's all
about,
Santa Claus and getting gifts.
But the truth behind Christmas real-
ly is,
About Christ our saviour coming
near.
In The Holiday
Tradition
We're taking time
to say thanks for
your patronage.
We're pleased to have
you as customers and
proud to call you our friends.
Merry Christmas and
Happy New Year
from Willis & Joanne
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Usborne &
Hibbert Mutual
Fire Insurance
Company
Exeter, Ontario NOM 1S1
(Established in 1876)
Provides Full Insurance
Coverage
for Farm Properties
New Applications are
Welcomed
DIRECTORS & ADJUSTERS
Joe Chaffe, RR5 Mitchell 348-9705
Ron Feeney, RR 2 Dublin 345-2360
Larry Gardiner, 002. Statfa 345.2678
Jack Hodgen, RR1, Kirkton 229-6152
Michael O'Shea 003 Granton .225-2600
Morris Willows, RR2 St. Pauls 393-6548
AGENTS
Wayne Mayer Exeter 235-1915
John Moore, Dublin 345.2512
Joseph Uniac. Mitthell 348.9012
Head Office, Exeter 235-0350
A refund from surplus was de-
clared for all policy holders
who qualify, are on record and
in good standing as at Decem-
ber 31, 1996.
May the warmth and wonder
of this joyous season embrace
you and yours, now and
throughout the year.
To our loyal friends and
customers, thank you for
your valued patronage.
Davey Construction
Crediton
234-6447
Times -Advocate, December 24 1997
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Many irad"01:4N
thanks �
for your support over
the past year.
Best wishes for a
Happy Holiday Season
Staff & Students of
Lucan Public School
Biddulph Central School
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HOLIDAY GHEETIIIGS
May peace be with you this joyous holiday season.
Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year
Jim 237-3526 Dan 237-3633
Jim Becker
CONSTRUCTION
Dashwood
Ontario
Celebrate the big and
small wonders this season.
We appreciate your
patronage and hope to serve
you in i 998
Brad and )an Barnes
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Huron Adult Day Centre
REGISTERED CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION
057214909.15
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P.O. Box 219, London Rd. South, Clinton Ontario NOM 110
(519) 482-7943 Fax: 482-1236 E-mail: hadc@huron.net At the recent Bazaar and Penny Sale held at the Huron
Adult Day Centre, the following donated items were won
by:
Afghan - donated by Kay Sturgeon, Clinton - won by
Dorothy Pfaff, Exeter
Painting - donated by Lu Legg, Goderich - won by
Phyllis Tyndall, Clinton
Doll Set - donated by Berry Salsbury, Seaforth - won by
Shirley Ralston, London
Thank You to all who supported our efforts in any way. We
would not be able to continue to provide this valuable '
service to our clients, without fundraising projects such as
these or without the ongoing and generous support of
residents throughout the County.
MERRY CkRISiMAS 10 Ali And HEAtril, HAppiNESS And PEACE
in Ike NEw YEAR
Sincerely
Rosemary Armstrong
Executive Director
Huron Adult Day Centre, Clinton
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