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Front of Yonge Elementary
School Kindergarten pupils sang their favourite Christmas songs during the
annual ‘Seniors Christmas Tea’ at the school on Friday. Photo: Matt
Flikweert Students share with community By Matt Flikweert The 32nd annual Front of Yonge Elementary School ‘Seniors Christmas Tea’ took place December 9, 2011. The function is a combined effort between the school and the community. Many residents look forward to it every year. Guests, also, this year again, included residents from Maple View Lodge. The program of the afternoon this year included “Welcome” by FOY Principal Nieman, Teacher Gillian Van Dort acted as the MC. Piano Class students rendered individual selections. Different groups and choirs of the school all sang Christmas songs. Upon arrival at the school, students ushered guests into the school gymnasium where everyone sat down and enjoyed refreshments, prepared by community volunteers, and served by students. Everyone enjoyed a wonderful afternoon of excellent Christmas entertainment.  Christmas parades dazzle
Santa rolled through the village during the
annual Athens Christmas “Parade of Lights” Saturday, December 3. Photo: Matt
Flikweert By Matt Flikweert Presented by the Athens Santa Claus Parade Committee, the Athens District Chamber of Commerce and the Athens Lions, the annual Leeds & Grenville Original Athens ‘Santa Claus Parade of Lights’ took place December 3, 2011 at 7 pm. The parade featured 67 entries along with two Pineview Public School entries (Band and Choir), the ADHS Band, and the Brockville Lions Steel Band. Athens Mayor Herb Scott, Mrs. Scott, and MPP Steve Clark, traveled at the head of the parade. Santa and his reindeer brought up the rear. Firefighters collected items for the local foodbank. Thousands of spectators lined the route of the parade that wound its way through the Village of Athens. While waiting for the parade on Main Street, spectators listened to Christmas music, shopped, or enjoyed a hot drink and something to eat. Parade officials announced parade entries as they appeared. Many stopped in at the Howard Bus Service Garage after the parade to meet Santa who took time to chat and visit with many of those who came to see him. Community volunteers served Hot Dogs and Hot Chocolate. Prizes were awarded for Best Theme: 1. Riverside Ford. 2. Home Hardware Lyndhurst. 3. Athens Snowmobile Club. Best Horses: 1. Gamble Farms. 2. Ritchie Feed & Seed. Best Religious: Heritage Community Christian School. 2. St. Joseph School Toledo. 3. Fur, Feathers and Fins Lyndhurst. Best Walkers: Male Farm, Shriners Klowns, and Elgin Bowling. Our next issue will
be in mailboxes on Wednesday February 1, 2012. The deadline is
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