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8 OrnoWeklyTIm, Wdn~dy, .mbe O~199 It used to be, as the old song predicts, that there was only twelve days of Christmas. I was neyer entirely sure of when that first day of Christmas was. Did Christmas start on Christmias Day and then run for the twelve days following? Did it start on Christmas Eve and then run just long enougli to encompass New Years as well. Or did it start twelve days prior to Christmas Day, and then end with the big blast of pipers piping, ladies dancing, maids a-milking and a partridge i a pear tree. Whatever the case may be, there were twelve days. Only twelve. Witb only twelve days, it was impossible for Christmas to begin in> October. These days as soon as the Thanksgiving decorations cone down, the Christmas trees are lining the mals; Christmnas flyers are littering our mailboxes, proclaiming this to be the biggest pre-Christmnas sale of the century; and people have begun to rush around saying "Oh my Goodness, 1 only have 128 days to find that perfect gift for Aunt Martha". For me, October is just to early to worry about Christmas. It is flot just the fact that 1 anm a last minute pressure kind of person. It's just front personal experience, if I get that old Christmas spirit too soon, by December 12.-..1Iarn a Serooge. Ba Humibug, let's just get this hoiday over with. 1 enjoy shopping for the perfect gift. 1Ieejoy trimming the tree, and inevitably crashîng into it head first eacb year. 1 en joy the sights and smells that cone with eacb Christmas season. But I1 ie it in December. Now that we are well into the moý 'h and Christmnas is getting nearer, the Christmas spirit is cc'ming. 1 arn experimenting this year. 1 ignored all the pre-season hullabaloo., the lights, the trees, the flyers in the mail. And because of this I'm flot completely disgusted with the season. Christmas is my favorite holiday. Always bas been, always will bc. But this grand marketing plot drawn up by some unknown advertising wizards that neyer corne out in the daylight, lessens the holiday. At least it does for It seems that for many of the larger department stores and chains of stores, the Christmas season is merely a time to cash in on people's generosity. With the big stores leading the way it is necessary for the smaller sbops to follow suit. By the end of October we have on our hands.... Christmnas anarchy. Charlie Brown said it best when lie exclaimed into the night " Good Grief", while banging his head against a tree, in bis Christmas special. Christmas bas become s0 commercial. And on top of becoming more commercial each year, we are forced to endure the commerciality and the mockery of the holiday earlier and earlier. For me now seems to be a good time to let that first hint of Chrstmas spirit shine through. If it is flot too early for you, lIl wisb you the be-st of the season, glad tidings, a Merry Christmas, and alI that other stuff. P.S. Only two weeks of shopping left. It's to be a "Cool Yule" at Orono Public School On Thursday Orono Public School will be holding its annual Christmas musical. The rock and' roll extravaganza is called "Cool Yule" and features the junior grades. The show promises some great entertaifiment with such stars as Bul Holly and the Mistletoes, Loretta Poinsettia, Scrooge, the New Elves on the Block, The Reindeer Sisters, Tirn and Tina Tinsel, the Snow Surfers, the Choir and everybody's favorite Santa Claus. TMe show begins at 7 p.m. and will last approximately 1 hour. We hope that you can share this special Christmas celebration with us. Be here early for good seats. The staff and students would like to thank Mis. Walchuk for al ber support and musical expertise in helping produce our show. We would also like to remind you of the Seniors Tea on Wednesday, December 16th at 1:30 p.m. in the school gymnaslum. mExcellent turnout at Rebekah sale and tea The weather cooperated for the excellent tumnout at the Heather Rebekab Lodge Christmnas Bazaar held in the Oddfellows and Rebekah Centre ont Saturday, Decembr 5th. There was sometbing for everyone to help get in the Christmas spirit, and cveryonc enjoyed visiting with fricnds and ncighbours. Thli quilt and mnatching cushions were won by W.11. Thompson of Kendal, the towel ensemble was wonl by Karrie Forrester, the bushel of apples was won by June Armstrong, the dol and clothes was won by Nancy Norman of Port Hope, the Christmas ornament was won by Marylin Rutherford and the 2 cushions were won b$' E. Bingley. On behaîf of the members I wish to thank A who donatcd in anyway to this Bazaar, without your gecrosity there would bc no Bazaar. Also a sincere thanks to ail who worked so bard on Saturdlay. Kendal. area Iacks fire protection (Continu.ed from page 1) department becomes a primary station for eall from hydro. As well the, location would aliow for good response time in> the major residential area in the municipality. A twenty hour full time staff is also sugbýested for the Bowm-anvilile station whicb would expand the calling area for the Bowmanville station. This coverage aiea would extend to Newcastle Village on the east as well as take in the major portion of Courtice in die west. It was sttted in the report that a 24-hour fuli-time staff in Bowmanvile couîd serve Courtice as well, if flot some better, than the volunteer station now located in Courtice. The report mentions that the Town bas purchased lands on the baseline for a new Bowmanville fire station which bas been approved by Ontario Hydro wbo are willing to provide $1 million for a new station at the Baseline road location under certain conditions. The Fire Marshal's Office states that this location is inadequate as te serving the major residential area of the municipality, Bowmanville.. Bennet name stands (Continued from page 1) stated that it Coula -TI-V11 substantial monetary advantage both for the development and the town. He said he was unaware of' the historical aspect as they had research back further than 1904 and found no connection witb the naine Bennett. He said the process for a naine change is available and Ridge Pine Park would like to have the name changed. He said he was flot about to withdraw the application when asked by Counc. Scott if under the circumstances would tbey not like to withdraw the application. Rice did state that there would be monetary values -to the project which stii bhas a way to go before completed. He said they had agreed with the Ministry of Transportation to cover costs of bighway sign Changes that could amount to $20,000 to $25,000. Coundil members adhered to a recommendation of the planning department that the request be denied. The Town is to setup a committee including members of council and staff to review the report and report to council. Fifty-five for cutting grass The Reeve of Port Hope ha, questioned what 55 employees hri- the recreation department have been doing over- the past months. It was explaîned most were part- time employeces who may flot be drawing a salary but have been left on the list of employees. A Gift Baskets For Ail Occasions A beautiful alternative for your Christmas Gift Giving. flifturn - Baby -Gourmet Call to view ourin house showroom NEWCASTLE VILLAGE 987-1767 Mention this ad and receive 10% off. GluardianDrg brings you Santa Days December 17 - 19 *free pictures with Santa free gifts baked goods and coffée draws and door pnizes e GST FREE - Frilday & Saturday (excluding tobacco and postal services) Please corne in and to3 sign up for pictures tete in advan ce. Thursday and Friday 12 p.m. - 7 p.m. Saturday 9 p.'m. - 3 p.m. Newcastle Gurigru T 50 Mill Street N at King Street, NEWCASTLE Phone 987-3435