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Times Advocate, 1994-12-14, Page 28Page 28 Times -Advocate, December 14, 1994 'The Cornerstone (Ilie Victorian Berl and Breakfast 38 Sohn St., meter 235-3669 Takes this opportunity to wish you and yours a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Closed December 18-26 Reservations for New Years `'- Call after December , X26 � �1t a) ,a 7 E 0 O ri to 2 O Uf Regular and Rapid Blackjack 1!�* Charity \ ; yCasino •L Players• December 16, 17, 18 Fri. 4 p.m. -4 a.m.; Sat. Noon -4 a.m.; Sun., Noon -1 a.m. STRATFORD HOTEL, STRATFORD 107 Erie St. (Erie & Ontario) FREE ADMISSION & FREE PARKING The Original Casino 24-hour hotline: 1- 800-567.2121 (Toll free U.S./Canada) Casino Amusements Canada All proceeds to Stratford Baseball Association Equipment supplied by S.J. Games Inc. Licence #P945243. Regular and Rapid Blackjack 4 0 3 CO N O O 3 Main St. st• ;t' Christmas Countdown At The Croft 2 %OFF lrn. SHEEPSKIN & DEERSKIN MOCCASINS & SLIPPERS %OFF CHILDREN'S WEAR, 2O•gO JEWELLERY & ALL GIFTWARE 40. %OFF WINTER FASHIONS ()1'1V 1),Al lCr�•(,�ia�, N. I • ll,. i..:RI, 11,1:n (;,u 1` .* BAYFIELD 565-2788 _ A / ��\C . 47VVVVV ....... AA A A 1111 S$P ANIS &)k )rIIAI'PY SEW YEAR • 4. from the Management and staff at THREE AAA RESTAURANT It has been a pleasure to serve you over the last year and we look forward to serving you in '95 Smorgasbord Christmas Eve New Years Day �{ Children's Menu Gift Certificates available Holiday Hours Christmas Day Closed Open Boxing Day -\Visa THREE AAA Restaurant and Dining Lounge Hwy. 4 and 83, Exeter 235-2949 Mastercard It rSarepta Country Garden r flowers • produce • crafts Y Bill 4 Ginger Weber & Family RR 3 Dashwood NOM 1NO Tel: (519) 237-3217 1 1/4 miles east of Dashwood on Hwy. #83 V We will honour all coupons G to the end of 1995• Exeter LIONS TV BINGO Winners for Mon. Dec. 12/94 Game #1: Helen Thompson, Exeter, 550: Game #2: Joel Campbell, Exeter, Val Parsons, Exeter, Bill Chadwick, Huron Park, Nick Lansbergen, Crediton, Joan Overall, Huron Park, share $50: Game #3: Debra Woods. Huron Park. $50; Game 44: Terry Vanderstracten, Exeter, $75; Game 45, Nancy MacKenzie, Huron Park. $100; Game #6, Marg Beaver, Hay, $700. Next week: Jackpot $250.00 in 48 numbers; also turkeys for all i winners! r BUSINESS DIFFICtI'FIES? MONEY PROBLEMS? ACCOUNT OVERDRAWN? BEHIND IN YOUR PAYMENTS? FOR FREE CONSULTATION Call PAUL J. PICKERING TRUSTEE IN BANKRUPTCY AND FINANCIAL CONSULTI\G J. Paul Aitken, Manager 3 RITTENIWRY ST. E., CLINTON (519) 482-1241 or Toll Free 1-800-561-7451 Head Officc 111 Waterloo Street. Umtbm 6-2.2191 The Exeter Skating Club participated in the Delhi International Competition last week- end. Pictured above are; Nristylee Varley, back left; Michelle Hakvoort, back right; Sa- rah Overholt, front left and Jenalyn Baker, front right. Varley placed 2nd in compulsory moves and 2nd in free skate. Hakvoort placed 3rcl in free skate. Overholt placed 7th in compulsory moves and 7th in free skate. Bakerlplaced 5th in compulsory moves and 7th in free skate. A walk in woods inspires Christmas traditions Many pagan tribes adorned their houses with trees during the winter. During Saturnalia, the Romans hung trinkets and small masks on trees and also decorated them with candles. In northern Europe, cherry The White House Pub Presents a "Tribute to Elvis" Starring award winner "Mr. Elvis" Pete Doiron Friday, Dec. 16, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Every Thursday after darts "The Original Karaoke" with Mr. Dennis Siren. Join the fun. 3 k. north of Grand Bend, Hwy. 21 & 83 238-2222 HENSALL & DISTRICT KINSMEN CLUB NEW YEAR'S EVE DANCE Hensall & District Community Centre Entertainment by "Footloose" • Hot & Cold Buffet catered by Jerry Rader • • Doors open at 8:30 p.m. • Dancing 9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. • • $30 per couple • Limit 150 couples • TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM: Steve Knight Ken Firman Mark Kennedy 262-3444 262-3225 262-2946 RI 1�1 nmm11111111 11111111 n We're Open Every Weekend...ALL WINT LONG... UPCOMING E1t taro Fri. Dec. 16 & Sat. Dec. 17 Mike Fagan 40. Fri. Dec. 23 Scott McCleary gib 41110 Sat. Dec. 30 Mike Fagan ISO No Admission Chair FRIDAYS - FREE POOL NITES FRI. & SAT. - LIVE ENTERTAINMENT -A WE'RE DORI' IT ALL FO GA .E0 GRAND 61N0 236.2393 .� 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 �. J. and hawthorne branches were taken into the houses and forced into bloom by Christmas. Martin Luther is credited with starting the custom of having a lighted evergreen tree in the house. The legends say that he had taken a walk in the forest on the night of December 24, and was impressed by the many stars in the sky. Un- able to describe adequately what he had seen, he cut down a small fir tree, took it home and placed small RINGETTE PETITES • Dec. 10 - Stratford A 13 at Exeter 1 Goals: Krista Dayman Assist: Robyn Etherington Goalie: Stacey Snow saw 64 shots. December 11 - Parents 3 vs. Petites 2 Goals: Stacey Snow (2) JUNIORS Dec. 11 - Exhibition game London 4 at Exeter 5 Goals: Melissa Hayter (2), Tracy Wil- son, Shawna Rowe, Cathleen Chappel Assists: Wilson, Sarah Hamilton (2), Rowe, Chappel Great team effort by the Juniors. Dec. 11 - Exeter 10 at Seaforth 2 Goals: Wilson (2). Hamilton (2), Melis- sa Hayter (3), Rowe (2), Preslee Maver Assists: Wilson, Maver, Chappel, Kelly Regier, Miranda Hayter Great goaltending by Cheryl Wein. Tytnpanette cro Canal Iii trument l ilable Cul -Away View of Ear Our. oifi is: happy to announce that we are currently fitting a corm pletely inthe-anal-iteanng instru- ment. This remarkable new heanng nstrument is not only more discreet and comfortable to -wear; but may also provide important being bene fits because of its deep placement in the ear canal. The Tympanette is the smallest • hearing instrument ever manufac- tured by Starkey laboratories, the worlds leading manufacturer of eUs- tom hearing instruments. Its extremely smal size MI be very pop ular, so call now for your hearing assessment and consultation. Call today to schedule your appointment. THE HEARING CARE CENTRE: 1 RUTLEDGE STREET, UNIT 15 LONDON, ON (5,91473-2700 Serving you locally of: WALTHERS PHARMACY: MITCHELL 348-8833 CUNTON PHARMACY: CLINTON 482-5037 DUNLOP BIG V DRUG STORE: GODERICH 624-2195 HURON APOTHECARY: EXETER 235-1982 GRAND SEND BIG V DRUG STORE: GRAND BEND 238-8540 candles on it to represent the starry sky above the stable where Christ was born. The idea spread very ' slowly, and was more popular in Protestant than Catholic areas. Prince Albert, consort of Queen Victoria took the tradition of the tree to England from his home in Germany. It was decorated with bright ornaments and tapers and had an angel with outstretched arms on the top. The members of the court liked the spectacle so much that the idea spread. Today, for many people all over the world, the decorated Christmas tree has become the centre piece of their family tradition. Church group prepares Christmas boxes EXETER - Women of the Exeter Pentecostal Tabernacle met Decem- ber 8 at Jean Jolly's home at 2 p.m. Jenny Kipfer led in some Christ- mas carols. She read the Christmas story taken from Luke Ch. 2 in be- tween each carol. Marion Triebner accompanied on the piano. The roll call was taken and an- swered by a scripture verse on "Tidings". There were 1 1 present. Helen Kendrick read an article on the Northland Missions and the group decided to send money to the Northland Missions. Dove Matheson gave as her spe- cial "For Us the Son", written by Billy Graham. Ada Triebner had the message of the afternoon, her text taken from Luke 2:10, "Tidings of Great Joy, Let Us Live Christmas Every Day". Doris Peebles gave a missionary reading concerning missionaries' children. After prayer, lunch was served by hostesses Jean Jolly and Marion Triebner. Boxes for those in the nursing homes were made up. Lucan Community Bingo Wed. Dec. 14 Bingo starts 7:30 p.m. Regular Games $1000 Jackpot Game 53 calls or less $800. bonus Total prizes $3000 Due to the licence regulations, no one under 18 allowed to play '., • Special Christmas Turkey Bingo • Dec. 14 •w• .•V . -.