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< » t i 10 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, December 6,1989 Section Two Computer Games are on Every Child's Christmas Wish List This Year Kris Constantin -i ; Santa Letter v! Dear Santa: I hope you ^are in good shape for ^Christmas Eve. I would like Nintendo, mv favorite favorite games are Zelda and ■Mario Bros. 2. My brother brother Shawn; he's two years ;;old, wants a train set. ■ Have a safe trip. • Love, Kris Constantin. 3 Christmas Poem j by June Kim ' The sky is shining "bright, < On Christmas Eve. The stars are out, On Christmas Eve. But one star is different different than the others, On Christmas Eve. That is a secret star that's very shiny and bright On Christmas Eve. That star leads to Bethlehem, On Christmas Eve. And in the barn there was Mary and Joseph, On Christmas Eve. Mary and Joseph had a baby, It was Jesus, On Christmas Eve. We celebrate because Jesus is born, On Christmas Eve. This only happens once a year, On Christmas Eve. by June Kim Grade 3 St. Joseph's School Something's Wrong On Christmas Eve by June Kim Dedicated to Lori-Ann, Chrissie, my family, and my class. One day July was going going to school with her friends Billy, Jody, and Bobby. First thing they worked on was spelling, she said "Put the date December 24,1989." Everybody was noisy cause it was almost Christmas. They said my parents are going to buy me a toy. But they finished finished their work quickly. It was three o'clock. The class couldn't wait until they got home. "Merry Christmas, have a good year" the teacher said. Eveiybody rushed outside. outside. TOMMORROW July was decorating Allouise Fashions... Kosemary Tomlinson, of Allouise Fashions, is showing Miss Christmas one of the many beautiful dresses they have in stock. You can choose from dresses dresses for the party season, as well as for every day; suits, sweaters, blouses and coats, as well as a large selection of accessories to finish off that "perfect outfit. outfit. At Allouise Fashions you'll find the latest in women's fashions from the top manufacturers, and at affordable prices. Miss Christmas would like to remind the men, and seniors, that their gift purchases will be wrapped free Î of charge. Incidentally, Allouise Fashions honours Visa, Master Card and ^ Jn ^^ an ■® x * )ress f° r y° ur added shopping convenience. Allouise Fashions 49 King St. W., Bowmanville Telephone 623-5854 the house. July's father was getting the Christmas Christmas tree. July's mother was decorating the house with July. After they finished finished decorating the house, July's father brought the perfect Christmas tree, they started decorating the Christmas tree, after July put on the star on the top of the Christmas tree, July's father said, "You have to go to sleep now. O.K." July was n clppn NEXT MORNING July rushed to the Christmas tree. July saw no Christmas presents. July said, "Something's wrong!" July called her friends, they had no presents un- .der their Christmas tree, too! They are going to have a sleepover in Jody's tree house at 6:30. SLEEPOVER July walked to Jody's tree house with Billy and Bobby. They were there. Billy and Bobby said, "How about we investigate investigate what's wrong about Santa." They went to the junkyard junkyard to check something out. They found Chris, the toughest guv in school. He hates Christmas, Christmas, and he even got a S an! Maybe he kidnapped anta. They went to the old house beside the junkyard, junkyard, and there was Santa! Santa! Sitting in a chair he was tied to the chair. Chris came in and said, "there's not going to be a Christmas this year!" When Chris left, Billy untied Santa and they ran out to the police sta- How Christmas Became! Christmas is a time for sharing. It is a time when people celebrate "Jesus Christ's Birth." During the Christmas season, people also exchange exchange gifts and decorate their homes with holly, mistletoe, and Christmas trees. The word Christmas comes from an English phrase that means Mass of Christ. No one knows the real date of Jesus Christ's birth, but most Christians celebrate Christmas on the 25th of December. I love Christmas and I know you love Christmas, and everybody loves Christmas... So, when Christmas comes, be sure to remember remember you give, not receive. Well, a little receiving wouldn't hurt? By: Vivi Cockerham Gr. 6 Central Public. tion. Jody said, "There is going to be a Christmas this year." Chris wondered wondered what she. was meaning. He looked inside inside and saw policemen. He got arrested. Then suddenly they looked for Santa. Billy said, "Look up there." There was Santa up there with his reindeers. He threw sparkles to eve- ryhouse. At their feet there was four trophies. Santa must of gave them each a trophy. July went home. She; saw a note. Thank-you very much, from Santa. July heard something, Ho, Ho, Ho, Ho, Merry,, Christmas! McGregor Drugs... man Miss Christmas is preparing for a "scents-ible" Christmas by paying a visit to the extensive extensive cosmetics department at McGregor Drugs. Assisting Miss Christmas with her selection selection are, on the left Bonnie McCracken and on the right Eileen Crockett. You will discover, discover, as Miss Christmas did, that McGregor Drugs has a wide selection of perfumes, colognes and gift sets from such famous names as Chanel, Houbigant, Prince Matchabel- li, White Shoulders, to name just a few. For the gentlemen on your gift list, choose from after shaves, colognes and gift sets from Old Spice, Chanel, Kanon, Jordache, Blue Strat- os, Stetson and Jovan. McGregor Drugs has a wide selection of electric shavers by Remington, Remington, Philishave and Braun, as well as hair dryers and stylers. Don't forget that they have a large assortment of candies and chocolates by Rowntree and Smiles 'n' Chuckles. Miss Christmas suggests that you look at the excellent selection of greeting cards by Carlton, and gift wrap for Christmas and all occasions. • McGregor Drugs Your local I.D.A. Drug Store 5 King St. W., Bowmanville Telephone 623-5792 Farrow's... Linda Farrow, of Farrow's Bait, Tackle and Hunting Supplies, is showing Miss Christmas some of the wide selection of gift ideas which arc available for the "sportsmen" on your Christmas list. Farrow's stock archery equipment, fishing supplies and hunting equipment for the casual or serious hunter. Stop by and browse...you'll bo impressed by the wide selection of great gift ideas, Farrow's Bait, Tackle and Hunting Supplies 44 King St. W., Bowmanville Telephone 623-5288 BiWay... t) $ ---~ ^ ■ l '-11' Shown in tlio nbovo photo with Miss ClniHtmnB, from tho loft nro: Shnwnn Er- vino, Nornh 13nulloy nntl Lori Cassidy. They nro loaded down with smnplcs from tho thousands of gift ideas that you'll find nt BiWny. Thoy lrnvo clothes for tho whole family, cosmetics, party foods and snacks, candies, gift wrapping nnd bonuty enro appliances such as hair dryers nnd curlers. If you need assistance, plenso nsk ono of tho friendly stuff mombors who will bo delighted to help you with your purchases. Ah Miss Christmas says "You'll find almost everything you need at BiWay." r J2v IN TI-IE BOWMANVILLE MALL Telephone 623-2331 Travel Agents International... mm International Miss Christmas has visions of a trip to tho sunny south. Mary Somcrscales, owner of Travel Agents International, is showing Miss Christmas brochures on some of tho most popular resorts. If you're thinking of a trip south, or anywhere in tho world for that matter, stop in and talk to the friendly travel exports at Travel Agents International located in tho Vcltri Complex on King Street East, Bowmanville. Itavel Agents International We're with you all the way, Over 300 Agondoa In North America Reg. 2758550 68 King St. E., Bowmanville (Located in,tho Vcltri Complex) Telephone 623-6600