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Community tree-lighting first annual event

The Virgil Business Association, with support from the Town, held a community tree-lighting ceremony at the town hall Friday evening, Dec.7. Santa Claus made an appearance to the delight of young ones and adults.

The Virgil Business Association, with support from the Town, held a community tree-lighting ceremony at the town hall Friday evening, Dec.7. Santa Claus made an appearance to the delight of young ones and adults. The event included free treats donated by Sweets & Swirls Cafe and Phil’s Valu-mart, and served by members of Gateway Community Church.

Santa visited with kids at the Virgil town hall tree-lighting ceremony Saturday, Dec. 8.
Santa poses for a photo with some members of council, including Gary Burroughs, Lord Mayor Betty Disero, Wendy Cheropita, Norm Arsenault, Disero's husband Dan Williams, Stuart McCormack, MPP Wayne Gates, Erwin Wiens (back,) Allan Bisback, Clare Cameron, and Cameron's daughter Adelaide in the carriage.




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