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24 The Independent, Canadian Statesman Weekender, Bowmanville, Friday, December 24,1993 Christmas Stories from the Students of Newcastle P.S. The Magic Christmas Tree One day Katie was playing in the snow with her friend Maggy when her called to her saying Maggy had to go home. When Maggy left they got ready to go to there nana and papas it took two hours to get there. When they were finally there Katie and her sister got of the car, they lived in a big old house and behind it was a forest forest and in the forest was a tree. Katie didn't like trees. She didn't like anything anything that had to do with Christmas. Her sister tried to make hfer love Christmas but it never worked. After dinner she went to look at the tree. She was surprised to see that it was a magic tree and out of it came and angel. angel. The angel was magic thats how the tree was magic. She was frightened frightened and speechless. The angel disappeared disappeared leaving a bag on the ground, Katie looked in and saw a chain and from that day on she loved Christmas. After that, she opened her presents. Her mom was surprised to see every one happy again. By Charlene Jeramies Christmas Party One morning my mom asked me to get the mail. In die mail there was an invitation for a Christams Party so I ask my mom if I could go. She said, "Sure". So tomorrow I was ready. When I got to Jeramies house everyone was there. The first game was whip cream fight. All the girls went on one side and the boys went on the other side. Jeramie said "FIRE", in a second the girls were covered in whip cream. It was dancing dancing time they drew out of a hat and these people got picked to dance with each other: Zack Tiffany Mick Sarah Jesse Lisa and me and Craig. Then his mom and dad got home. Everything Everything was full of whip cream. His parents were speechless everybody ran out, went home and Jeramie tried to sneak out but he got caught and he was grounded. „ „ The End. ByRelly The Magic Christmas Tree One cold winters day a little girl named Kerry was playing with her friend Karen when she saw a beautiful beautiful tree. It was only Saturday. Her family was going to cut down a tree on Sunday (which was tomwoirow!). She saw how beautiful the tree was so she ran and told Karen. Kerry and Karen ran over to the tree. Oh how beautiful it was! They wanted to tell Kerry's mom...but they were afraid that they would cut it down so they didn't. The next day Kerry and her parents went to go cut down a tree. When Kerry got close to the Magic Tree she said: "Mom, dad, please can we go to the other side of the forest and cut down there". "You know mom there are some good tree's there," said Kerry. "No" said Kerry's mom, "I see a perfect one over there." Kerry's dad and mom left before Kerry could stop them. She quickly took a look at the tree. She saw it was falling down. She ran away! When her parents got back they couldn't find Kerry. When Kerry's Kerry's parents, got home the Magic tree made Kerry come back. Since Kerry's Kerry's parents put all Kerry's x-mas presents away the magic tree madé them come back for her. They lived happily with the forever living magic tree. By Tracy The Holiday Surprise Hi my name is Sara and I'm five years old. I want a puppy for Christmas Christmas but every time I ask, my parents just laugh. "Thats not fair" I say! It was Saturday my favourite day. My mom was taking me shopping for a new snowsuit. We got in the car. When we got there we got out and passed the pet store. I pressed my nose against the Window. How cute they all were! "Hurry up Sara", my mother said. "One minute," I replied. My mother came over and took my hand. "This isn't fair", I replied for about the hundredth time in my life. "This is a nivce snowsuit", said my mother. "Yes purple and pink my favourite favourite colour." "I'll buy it for you today." It was December 20th close to Christmas." May I get a candy cane?" ; "No," my mother replied. When we got home I ran upstairs and looked at my Christmas list. Puppy was number one on my list. How unfair. unfair. Five days had passed. I went to bed and had a dream about the puppy. puppy. In the morning I got my presents. They were great! My parents gave me a box with large holes in it.. "A puppy," I yelled. I gave my mother a hug and apologized to her. It was the BEST Christmas I ever had in my life. The End. By Erin Dreaming Of A White Christmas The snow was falling, the tree was lit, Santa's snack was on the table, the family was fast asleep. The mice were sipping tea and Santa was THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON PUBLIC NOTICE TO ITS CITIZENS During the holiday season, the Municipal Administrative Centre will be closed on the following dates: Friday, December 24 At 12:00 Noon Monday, December 27 Tuesday, December 28 Thursday, December 30 At 12:00 Noon Friday, December 31 /7\ i MUNICIPALITY OF y\larinqton ONTARIO CS-Ind. 5001 Patti L. Barrie, A.M.C.T. Town Clerk Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario L1C3A6 MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT WINTER PROGRAMS The Community Services Department has spaces available in the following programs: PRE-BRONZE BRONZE MEDALLION BRONZE CROSS LEADERS MASTERS SWIM AQUA-FITNESS ADULT FITNESS To register please contact: Community Services Department (905) 623-3379 NOTE: Arrangements can be made to accommodate individuals who are unable to register in person during normal office hours. CS-Ind. 4778 MUNICIPALITY OF ( fl^rimiton ONTARIO caught in the electrical wires just outside outside of town. *** hi the mouse house the mommy and daddy were sipping tea and thw mouselets were in bed. The daddy turned on the radio to listen to the Snata Claus report. "We have just been informed that Santa is stuck in the electrical wires just outside of Newcastle, Ontario." The mommy mouse switched off the radio and collapsed collapsed into a chair. The two mice were thinking the same thing, no one would be able to get to Santa. There was too much snow to walk through not to mention drive a car! They knew what they had to do... *** CRASH! CRUNCH! OHHH! Santa and his sleigh had just fallen out of the wires. The sleigh had fallen fallen on Snata, it knocked him out and broke his leg. About an hour later his eyelids fluttered open. He couldn't believe it! He was laying in the bottom bottom of his sleigh and two mice were driving! 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