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» Lisa Kemp, of Shoppers Drug Mart, is helping Miss Christmas stock up on some cosmetics from their huge cosmetic department. You may choose delightful fragrances from the world's leading names in perfumes and colognes, as well as gift sets which are available in several price ranges. Lisa is fully qualified to answer all your questions, and can offer you expert help in choosing your cosmetics. The selection of gift ideas will make your Christmas shopping an easy chore. Drop by soon! DRUG MART IN THE BOWMANVILLE MALL Telephone 623-2546 Barb Sararas, of Durham Building Supplies, and Miss Christmas, are shown looking at some of the great Christmas gift ideas which are available. They have an excellent selection of power and hand tools that are sure to bring a smile on Christmas morning. You'll also find whirlpools and hot tubs on display as well as kitchens and bathrooms and all the complementing complementing accessories. Gift certificates are also available, in any amount, for the person on your gift list who "has everything". The friendly folks at Durham Building invite you to drop by soon and browse through their complete building supplies headquarters. Their home improvement experts experts are fully qualified to answer all your questions and they can offer you plenty of advice to guide you through your building projects. - NOW OPEN ON SUNDAYS - Durham Building Supplies 164 Baseline Rd. E., Bowmanville Telephone 623-6341 Section Two The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, December 5,1990 9 Dear Santa, Hi. My name is Melissa. I'm 7 years old. I have written written a poem for you. You can make snowmen Outside outside You can toboggan in the snow You can go down the hill very fast Swoosh Christmas at last. I hope you like It. For Christmas I wood like Western Fun Barbie and Sun Runner horse, Ken and Turquoise Wedding Pony Party Time Sweetie Kitty. I will leave you some milk and cookies too. Love, Melissa Dear Santa, I am six years old. I have been sharing with my sister. I like my friends too. I would like a new video game please. I am going to give you a cookie and a banana. I hope you have a safe trip. Love, Jason Jennings, Enniskillen Public School Grade One. Dear Santa, How are you? I am good. These are some of the things I would like: A ninja turtle, a game and a ninja turtle vehicle. We will give you some pop and carrots for the reindeers. Love, Matthew Bowler, Enniskillen Public School Grade One. Dear Santa, I can't wait until Christmas Christmas morning. I would like a big tractor and a train set. I have been a pretty good boy. I will give you some milk and cookies and carrots for your reindeer. I hope to see you soon. Matthew Kaplan, Enniskillen Public School Grade One Dear Santa: I would like an Oops-a- Daisy and paper and coloured coloured pens and a Sweet Pups, an alarm clock and a Clifford book. Santa, I've been a good girl lately! I'm in Grade 1. Love, Gillian Barrie S&t MM JBeat ♦ ♦ ♦ Miss Christmas is shown with, from the left: Lome Willson, Elaine Simpson and Fiona Kennedy, at the Velvet Bear. Miss Christmas discovered two floors of delightful gift ideas, such as: tree decorations, candles, books, greeting cards, pottery, glass, china and crystal; dolls, music boxes and keepsakes; decoys, gifts for the executive, Gund animals, and a room filled with gift ideas for the "little people" on your list. Of course, your purchases will be gift-wrapped for you, free-of-charge. The Velvet Bear also specializes in gift baskets filled with toiletries, candies and gourmet g°°dies, in a wide price range. As Miss Christmas says: 'The j=Sf Velvet Bear and their very friendly staff make Christmas \ shopping a truly enjoyable experience". "Gifts For The Heart And Home" 129 King St. E., Bowmanville Telephone 623-8100 Dear Santa, How are Vou? How is Mrs. Claus? For Christmas, I would like...New Kids on the Block, Table Top Basketball, Basketball, My Pretty Ballerina, Twins, Go-Go and a Computer, Computer, and Microscope and a typewriter. I got to go now. Bye. P.S. Please write back. I am eight years old. Love from yore friend, Leslie Dear Santa Claus, Hi! My name is Erin. I am fine. How are you? I hope you had a nice summer. summer. Thank you for giving me a candy cane when I saw you. For Christmas, I would like a pig book, little Miss Magic hair, a rabbit that walks and hops, Barbies, a mirror on my wall, a bunny cap and when I am a mommy mommy I would like some plates and when I am five years old 1 would like a bear piggy bank. I am four years old now, and I would like a rainbow rainbow hat, a bear that is white and brown, and pictures of my mommy when she got married, a light that has teddy bears on it. I love you, Santa. Love, Erin Sykes Dear Santa, • I would like Ninja turtle Arcade, ninja turtle party wagon, Ninja turtle toilet taxi, and sludgemobile, AFX Thunderloop Thriller Electric Electric Road Race Set, LOBO 4x4 4 wheel drive, micro machines, machines, Army Airplane, Nintendo Nintendo and I will share it with my two sisters. I would like Super Mario brothers 1, 2 and 3. Ninja turtles game, and hockey game. Also, big Build Kits, a magic set, diala-doodle, diala-doodle, markers, motorcycle motorcycle with training wheels. Street Zombie, skateboard, Legoland Castle system, all the turtle dolls except Leonardo, Leonardo, skis, G.T. Snowracer, ski goggles and gloves, turtle turtle sleeping bag and tent. I love you Santa, Mrs. Claus and all the elves. from Craig Sykes Dear Santa, I had to get mommy to write this letter for me, because because I'm only three years old. I've been a very good boy this year. I would like a chainsaw, and a garage for all my cars. Could you please bring my baby r brother a truck, because because he keeps- chewing on mine and making them messy. I will leave you some cookies and kool-aid for a snack. Love and Kisses Jory Lynch Dear Santa, I was wondering how Rudolph Rudolph and your other reindeers reindeers are doing? I always keep my bedroom clean and I am always nice to everybody. everybody. I am really hoping for a Barbie house, a Barbie, and a Barbie Car for Christmas. Christmas. In the livingroom, you will find some milk and cookies and a special letter for you. The carrots are for the reindeers. Hope to see you soon. Jennifer Okonski, Enniskillen Public School, Grade One. Dear Santa, My name is Aaron. I have been very good. I have cleaned my room and done some work around the house. I would really like some new race cars and Micro-Machines. Micro-Machines. Your reindeers reindeers can have some apples to eat, and you can have five cookies and some juice. Take care, Aaron Sherban, Enniskillen Public School, Grade One. Dear Santa, I am so excited about Christmas. Mommy and •Daddy said I have been a pretty good girl. Here are a few things I would like for Christmas. Baby Oh-Ohs Ride On Jeep Lost and Found Nintendo Some Barbie Stuff Thank You Santa, My name is Lisa Fogg and I am 5 years old. Dear Santa Hello, I like you very alot. Please bring me Lego air plane and some clothes. Thank you Owen Kelsey Dear Santa, I have been a good boy for my Mom and Dad and also Mrs. Howell. I try hard in school. You can have all the cookies and milk you want when you visit my house. I would really like a Ninja turtle Nintendo game. Good bye. Darryl Woodcock Enniskillen Public School Grade One Dear Santa: How is the el vs and Mrs. Claus and Rudolph? I have been good this year. Please send me a warm sweater Magic nursery todle keyboard keyboard tiny tune doll I woud like babs. Thank you Santa. Amber Ashton Dear Santa My Name is Randi Cochrane Cochrane I am 2 years old. I have been a good girl. Would you please bring me a treat, baby and bottle and Babies' toohe, umbrella, and toys and Games. Also Please bring Daddy some Jammy's cause he gets cold. Thank you Randi P.S. I will leave you a treat Dear Santa, I like you Santa. I want a big foot remote truck for Christmas. Thank you Santa. Jason James Dear Santa, I want a Slap Happy and a Ghost and a Pillow and a GHOST book and boots and a bird and a camera and CLOCK. Your friend, Michellyn VanKoughnett Dear Santa, I like you. I saw you on television in your parade. You looked really good. I would like a G.T. Snow racer, racer, three Nintendo games and a new soccer ball. At home, I have been feeding my cat, cleaning the floor and getting dressed by myself myself I have been a good boy. Hope to see you soon. Philip Cudahy, Enniskillen Public School, Grade One Popular Band Takes Part in Santa Claus Parade Dear Santa Claus, How are you Doing? It must be cold down there. Dear Santa, I want a monster monster truck and I wnaturtle. I w Donatello. Your friend, Kyle Large Dear Santa, Hi Santa, my name is Amanda. I writing you a story. story. I would like GoGo walking walking pup, Lost and Found. Thank you Santa, Amanda Anderson Dear Santa, Do you like it up North Santa? Are your reindeers ok? Is Rudolph o.k. too? Could I have a Barbie? I'm in Grade 21 Thank you Santa. Amy Walsh Shoppers Drug Mart... Durham Building Supplies ...