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10 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, December 23,1992 Section Two My Special Christmas Tree ^ ems ^ e Publ ' lc Sçjw^KtefàCokctfmh^ristms Drive It was the night of Christmas Eve, and we had everything ready. Our presents were wrapped, and our stockings stockings were hung over the lire place. The milk and cookies were waiting for Santa. The only thing that was missing was our Christmas Tree! Where could we go to get a Christmas Christmas tree at this time of night? Mom and Dad and my brother, my dog, and myself climbed into the truck. Mom was worried about finding a tree on Christmas Eve. How could we have forgotten the Christmas Tree? First, we went to our usual tree lot - NO trees left there. Boy, were we paranoid! After our third tree lot, we were almost ready to give up. Dad said he would go to one final lot and hope for the best tree. When we arrived, arrived, there was a small tree left. The owner told us, "You don't want that tree because it only has a few little branches." We brought the tiny tree home bc- Here's to a bright and beautiful season. Jack and Hazel Grago cause it had a special sparkle to it. When we got it home and decorated decorated it, it was the best tree we had ever had. Maybe it was the tree that gave us our best Christmas ever! Michelle Hayes Central P.S. Grade 6 Christmas C is for Christmas, my favourite holiday of the year. H is for the holly that gives your family cheer, R is for nine reindeer that pull Santa's Santa's sleigh, I is for slipp'ry icc-Do not hurry on your way! S is for the fragile snow that falls from the sky, T is for your Christmas tree which stands so very high. M is for Merry - what people say on Christmas Day, A is for the angels who bring love and joy your way- S is for Santa, who is the magic, so they say! Scott Westlake, Central P.S. Gr.6 Do You Believe in Santa? One day, a long time ago, Santa Claus was bom. It was December twenty-fourth. That day, his family got baby presents from their relatives. When he was about eight years old, he was feeling a bit unpopular, so he began began to give out presents on his birthday. birthday. Ever since, he has been giving out presents on his birthday, December December twenty-fourth. Hundreds of years later, he got old and the kids got older and no longer believed in Santa. Santa went on strike. The children got worried. A lot of his elves died because they weren't doing anything. There was once a little girl named Michelle, who really believed in Santa. Santa. She really wanted a talking doll, and that was the year Santa was on strike! Michelle did not receive her doll. Thirty years have gone by. Still, she did not get her doll. Of course, she doesn't believe in Santa anymore - would you? ' Then, one year, Michelle received the talking doll, in person, from Santa Claus. Michelle was so happy, she jumped for joy. Till this very day, Michelle Michelle still has that talking doll! ' Now, do you believe in,Santa? Jeff Ross, Central P.S. Grade 6 The boxes on these tables represent only a portion of the non-perishable food collected by students of Newcastle Public School during the past month. This year, the school requested that students bring contributions contributions to the Salvation Army food bank in lieu of a gift to teachers and school staff. As can be seen from the photo, the idea was a big success. The students presented not only food to the Salvation Army last Thursday afternoon, but also a cheque representing the profits from a Christmas dinner served to students last week. Shown in the above photo are Don Smith and Kathleen Dawe, who organized the dinner and Marilyn Ransberry, who organized the food drive along with Roberta Ransom. Students include include (from left): Rosanna Yankanah, Sarah Welsh and Asheley Morton. Our best wishes are with you as we celebrate the miracle of Christmas. Sandor Ceramics 286 Mill St. S. A Christmas Gift On the night before Christmas, when Santa flew over the town, he landed on my roof and jumped down, down, down my chimney. He filled my stocking with toys to fill me with joy, and put presents under the tree for my family and me. Then the next morning I was very annoying to my mother and sister. My sister had- a blister on her toe, but my mom didn't know. I yelled, "I want presents, so let's go!" I opened a gift, a very special gift. [ liked it so much because it was Dutch. It was an elephant and on it, it said [ love you!. by Melissa Ferguson Gr.3 A Christmas Kitten My kitten loves Christmas a lot. She climbs the Christmas tree. She also tries to rip the gifts open, so we had to lock her downstairs where she sleeps. Once my sister and I put a scarf on her. My kitten is not very happy because we haven't got her a gift yet. We are getting her a Christmas Christmas ball with a bell in it. She is the best Christmas kitten now. My Christmas kitten is so cute. When my kitten climbs the tree she gets in trouble. Another thing is my mom yells at her. She is so light that she doesn't even knock the balls off. by Dianne Barrett Gr.3 Central Public School Christmas At My Grandma's House When I go to Grandma's at Christmas Christmas time my favourite thing is sneaking sneaking into the living room and opening presents and making noise. It is lots of fun. I love to pig out. When we eat I fill my plate full. And if it snows I get to plough, their Jock and I play in the snow. I love Christmas day. 1 by Jeff Lyle Gr.3 Central Public School >\V Christmas OnTheFarm Joyous carols proclaim the birth of Child King. Let us join in singing His praises. The Management and Staff would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas J and sincere best wishes for 1992. Matthews and Associates INSURANCE BROKERS LIMITED A very happy holiday to all our good neighbors. Thank you for putting your trust in us. Rlenstra's Farm Machinery Sales and Service 4168 Hwy. 2, Newcastle (416) 786-2424 Here's hoping , your holiday .£■ is trimmed with love, joy and other good things! from the Friendly "Elves" at Newcastle I.G.A. 987-4627 •nr 83 King St. W. Newcastle <v ftvPPY holiday! lifting aLL of out flnt ftltndi and ftabtom ftne. Cab of tvety- bftng fox bfie. cffoluLxy <£taion, bftanC. you fox gout Loyal WPS//*, ixwnxn^I Management and staff of Mike's Place Merry Motoring! Hope you have the best Christmas on wheels! ' ' / / 34 King St. E. Newcastle We hope our 8 friendship will i continue through every season. Gordon and Carolyn Garrod 8 and Shawn 8 ÀwwwEwewwwwiJI from the staff of Eastman's Service and Sleeve's Auto Supply 216 King St. E. 987-4033 Newcastle