December 12, 199: OTR pd rth Shore News wel CHRISTMAS BULLETIN BOARD sing-along concert on Sunday CHRISTMAS CAROL SING- ALONG... Highlansis United Church invites all those who fove to sing to the Christmas Carol Sing-Along concert at 7:30 p.m, this evening, Sunday, Dec. 12, Favorite songs and carols of Christmas both sacred and secular, as well as selections by the adult and children’s choirs, will be combined for an evening of music and fun. Highlands Church is located at 325§ Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver. CHRISTMAS AT THE QUAY... The {cilowing performances are part ¢* the holiday celebration at ‘the Lonsdale Quay Market: Mon- cay, Dec. 13 — 11 a.m., Capilano Choir; 7 p.m., Sweet Adelines Dogwood Quartet. Tuesday, Dec. 14 — 1} a.m., Canyon Heights Choir; 1:30 p.m., Brooksbank Choir; 7 p.m., Sweet: Adelines Quartet. Wednesday, Dee, 15 — If a.m., Sutherland Choir; 12:30 p.m., Holy Trinity Primary Choir; 3 p.m., Deer Lake Choir. Thurs- day, Dec. 16 — 11. a.m., Bound- ary Choir; noon, Queensbury Choir; 7 p.m., Francis Norman Singers. Friday, Dec. 17 — 11 a.m., Westcott Choir. Saturday, Dee. 18 — noon and 1:30 p.im., members of. the Vanccuver Sym- Phony Orchestra; 7 p.m., Me and the Boys. Sunday, Dec. 19 — 1-4 p.m., Storytime with Santa. eee AS “y ; : ogee aT rs Litt tial ead 184 EEE SES A I Put safety at top of list IF YOU'RE roasting chestnuts this winter, keep an eye on that open fire. The arrival of the holiday season calls for a little more attention to fire safety, said Insp. Rex Heath, a fire prevention officer with an On- tario Fire Department. : “We generally get more house fires when the weather gets cold,’? said Heath. ‘There are more people in the house, more fires in the grate, and a lot of dry Christmas trees around for kindling,’’ he said. He offered a few seasonal ‘safety tips: ® Though most people have artificial trees with low-watt lights, many houses will still use natural pine. A real tree dries out quickly, so make sure it’s well watered, and keep it away from fireplaces, heating © vents and radiators; By Jonathan Bays Contributing Writer @ When you're stringing lights, use CSA-approved cords and bulbs, and check old strings for fraying. Make sure outdoor lights are approved for outdoor use. And remember to turn everything off when you go to bed; ‘ . : @ And pay attention to thos Christmas parties, . “You have more people - than usual in your home,”’ said Heath, ‘‘and you can’t always govern their actions.” ‘ Make sure that coffee- makers are off and cigarette butts safely disposed of before you turn in, he added. (1993 Canada Wide Feature Service Limited.. Distributed by Miller Features.) - PEPPI'S ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS... Choirs from al! over the Lower Mainland are performing thoughout the Christmas season at Peppi’s res- taurant cn Dundarave Beach in West Vancouver. All perfor- mances, scheduled to begin at 7:15 p.m., are free to the public. On Tuesday, Dec, 14, the Hillside Christmas Choir will perform _ holiday classics. Daphnie Music Makers will appear on the evening of Thursday, Dec. 16, and the North Vancouver Youth Band will entertain on Saturday, Dec. 18. og from your North Shore News Carrier.. Each year in December we ask our carriers to submit stories, Cues letters and poems relating to the job of being a.carrier. We award the best entries with a prize and publish them in our Carrier Newsletter, Carrier's Voice and Christmas X’indows which runs on Sunday... . ; . coe The following letter was send to us by Dustin and Matt Kofoed, "| agel4 and 12, and describes most of our jobs in the:newspaper industry in December very well. We thought we'd share ic with you. BLUE CHRISTMAS... The holi- day season can be a painful ‘time for some. It may be the first Christmas without a loved one, or | - it just may be a time that has ~ always been difficult. St. John’s Anglican Church (220 West 8th St., North Vancouver) is inviting anyone interested in a separate time of being together to drop by the church at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dee. 19, . . eas pee TE tay m. '_ NEWS photo Cindy Goodman “NORTH VANCOUVER Transit drivers Lyle Winchester. (left). sand. Fred Skaling drop off a special Christmas load of baby “supplies for teen moms at the North Shore Neighbourhood “House. The supplies were bought at.a Save On Foods store with money donated by transit employees. The need for these suppiies, especially diapers, is ongoing. To help, call » Shannon at 987-8138. ; * e ” “Tis the Month Before Christmas Tis is the month before Christmas, . : f and all chrough my head, | are visions and nightmares, that fill me with dread. The North Shore News gives me, the job to deliver, the great stacks of flyers, that give me the shivers. 3 So after the stuffing, : sy : {not turkey) is done, my brother and |, start our North Shore News run, Out into the dark, ; with our load ‘on the cart, oe ; we hope thar the rain, im and the snow will not start. The flyers keep slipping and just won't stay in, ‘ the cart weighs, 10 tons, and keeps bruising my shins, f It’s cold and ir’s dark and I think about quitting, and sure enough here comes the rain, it’s spitting... But what to our wondering eyes should appear, a man who appreciates our humble career! - He holds out an envelope, that gives us the thrills, a tip! he has given us 5 crisp new bills! oe We spring to our cart, to the world give a holler, these papers aren’t heavy, we've just made 10 dollars! | fj And you'll hear us exclaim, with a heart that’s much | ertier, : af Merry Christmas to all, from your North Shore News cartier! ak Dustin and Matt Kofoed, Ages 14, 12.” ~ Buy 4 blinds. Get the 5th Free. . (Who says Christmas dvesn’t come early?) Place your order for a new set of blinds before Christmas and we'll give you every 5th blind FREE! Select four blinds that are ‘already up to 55% off and the fifth, and smallest blind is on us! Ne Extra Costs The truth about us is we do more than just cover your windows. We make sure you select the right blinds for your home. 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