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but I wish it hadnt been me SECTION A THE HERALD Monday December 17 IBM Page Donald the Lome Scot and Bud Shield of the Royal Regiment of Flutters are here together on cover the album commemorating the tour to England by the Lome Scots band Herald photo Father son travel with Lome Scots to British Isles Herald special The massed Bands of the Lome Peel Dufferin and Halton Regiment visited England this past July The bands consists or the Pipes and Drums and the Regimental Brass Bond On arrival they reported in to St Georges Barracks the army base headquarters or the Royal Regimental or Fusiliers who were to be their hosts George and his son Don from Georgetown were fortunate enough to be amongst the many bandsmen making the trip George is a piper and Don the lead snare drummer for the Pipes and Drums After many rehearsals the bands or the Lome Scots and the Royal Fusiliers played on the square outside Guild Hall Ontario House and the Tower of London where amongst distinguished guests was the Duke of Kent who inspected the Canadian roup and chatted briefly with Concerts and a retreat ceremony Were at Nottingham and Sutton During the latter part of the first week the Massed Bands of the Lome Scotsand the Royal cut a record Don Grelg and a friend from the Fusiliers Bud Shield are indeed proud to have their pictures on the cover this recording Fourhundredcopjersof this record were released to Canada If anyone is interested in buying one they could get In touch with anyone of the Lome Scots The second week the bandsmen had to themselves and took full advantage Renting a mini bus George and Don along with Duncan Larry Birmingham and Sam Lynn from the Pipes and Drums travelled to Scotland They attended highland games In Luss near Lock Lomond also they visited Stirling Castle which is the headquarters of the Argyll and Suther land Highlanders one of Scotland proudest regiments They also passed through Glas Dunbar ten Ballock Abcrfoyle and many other places They spent some time In Edln burgh staying on the famed Prince s Street and toured Edinburgh Castle vbere Pipes and Drums have in the famous Edinburgh In 1960 and 1970 and plan to return this next year 11985 the 25th anniversary of when they first played there The Canadian group had a rablc holiday and look forward Fusilier visit here In J Santa interview reaffirms ray faith By ROBIN BAKEWELI Herald Start wish it t been mcl Most or the staff here The Herald believe I ve been dipping Into the Christmas spirits a wee bit early If I d have been I could shake the whole thing off but sure as taxes there he was Arriving early this morning at the office and unlocking all the doors It Is customary for the first to arrive to turn on the Christmas lights and start brewing the coffee Groping towards my desk I noticed the Christmas lights seemed somewhat brighter this morning and the fresh smell of coffee filled the air Something was definitely wrong Someone was at my desk Had Ihey replaced me If they had this guy was for too big to mess with Approaching cautiously I came race to face with a man who needs no Introduction A journalists dream An Interview with Santa Claus For the first time In seven months my desk was clean no doubt with a twit of the nose and a wink of an eye and there were two cups of steaming coffee waiting us My mind was racing with but the only one could blurt out was There s no chimney how you get In Boy did I feel stupid He smiled and I started to gain my composure There a few things I d like to clear up about myself concerning my Christmas schedule and frequent appearances Robin Wow he knew my name Some poor carrier at The Herald must have a pretty rough paper route With parades malls parlies and an extremely busy night coming up on Dec 1 spreading myself pretty thin and have to admit there are several surrogate Santas There no way I can be in two places at once and would like you to write a short article on at least one of the surrogate Santas I send down from the North Pole at this time of year Upon explaining himself me a couple of contacts and while I was loading my camera for an exclusive Herald photograph he vanished If It t been for the two North Pole phone numbers he given me I have finished my coffee and dismissed everything A fifteen digit number How would I explain the cost of this call to the publisher Providing Santa been to every paper in town I figured I could risk the charges 1 dialed the number slowly and carefully and the fifth ring the receiver clicked in Hello Surrogate Santa Centre what district would you like These guys were organized I thought as I asked for a surrogate Santa from the Hills area As a Santa servicing the Acton area Introduced himself to mo 1 was surprised to find out how much he sounded like the Santa I had spoken to just minutes before I ve been leaving the North Pole here for about the last eight years In order to make sure that Acton Santa Claus Parade Is a big success Between that and appearances from Niagara Falls to Newmarket I keep myself and the reindeer team more than busy If this the same man who was juil In the office he sure could ve fooled me Why are you a surrogate Santa for the Acton area I asked a wonderful place and that where I take my summer vacation but Christmas is magic In Everyone seems to have the Christmas spirit Even the older get just as excited as the children and seem to forget all their problems for a while Any problem finding Acton around Christmas time No problem at ail although last year I arrived late due to weather conditions and couldn t find a place to land the reindeers I had to land on Ihe back roads and walk the team In This year I II be arriving a little earlier and after the parade hope to set up a camera at the so Ihe children can have their pictures taken with me What about any advice Ihe children in the coming weeks before Christmas You just tell them not lo ask for ihe whole world because there are other kids who need things too As for you Robin finish your coffee and keep your desk clean What Hmm maybe there Is only one Santo 1 of the Holy Season yours in abundance FROM THE MANAGEMENT AND STAFF OF KENS AUTO REXWAY TOWNG MILLIERE SALES AND SERVICE