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| The Port Perry Star received a delightful surprise last week, when a big, brown envelope arrived from the North Pole. In the envelope, was a bundle of letters and a note from Santa himself. Santa explained that he had received a lot of letters from the children of Port Perry and area from the local Post Of- fice, and that he thought we might enjoy prin- | ting some of them in our Christmas edition. | Santa was right! We were thrilled to get copies of the letters and we hope that you will enjoy reading what our local youngsters ex- | . pressed to the jolly old fella. Thank you very much Santa Claus. And a | very Merry Christmas to you, Mrs. Claus and | the elves. 2 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tues. December 18, 1984 75 YO JRF YJ YY JE J J J oh J Yr J 2 hh Jk JA J YS JET Yr J Shhh Jk Jor 5 sh oh est Sreetmgs® | ! May you rekindle friendships this | Chrnistmastide. | Merry Christmas to All, BIG BROTHERS/ | BIG SISTERS OF NORTH DURHAM > May this holiday be filled with magical moments, best wishes ... along with our deepest thanks for letting us serve you! WE WILL BE CLOSED: Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day to allow our staff to enjoy the festive holiday with family and friends. Ty. 985-9009 136 Water St., Port Perry Dear Santa Claus, I am trying to be a good boy, and share with my sister Karen. I would like a Transformer truck and cars. Iam 41; years old. | have a puppy named Perky. She would like a bone and dag chocolates. I will leave you Christmas cookies and cake. Rudolph can have a carrot. Merry Christmas. Love- Derek Versluys Prince Albert Dear Santa Claus, I have tried to be good girl. I am really looking forward to you coming to our house. I am two years old. My mom is writing this letter for me. : I would like an oven and a Cabbage Patch doll with pink hair. : I will leave you milk and cookies and a carrot for Rudolph. We wish you a safe trip. Merry Christmas. Love- Karen Versluys Prince Albert . Dear Santa Claus How are you doing? Are the reindeer ready for this years Christmas. How is Mrs. Claus? I like last years presents. I'd like a preemy Cabbage Patch kid, a Cabbage Patch modelling set, a stereo, a telephone. I hope I haven't asked for too much. Well I have to go now. Your friend. Love sincerely Stephanie White Port Perry 'Dear-Santa Claus Hi there! How -is the_ weather in the North Pole? I've been pretty good. What | would like is a pair of cross- country skiis. If I get them, please send instructions so | won't fall down. Thank you very much. Michelle Ball Port Perry Heres a special thanks to the people who have made this year a real success! May vour fondest dreams come true! Karl Herder Construction Ltd. Dear Santa My name is Braden Robert Tarbotton. My brothers name is Jeffrey Grant. We are good boys. I would like a big toy helicopter for Christmas please. Jeffrey would like a pop-up toy please. We will leave you a treat at Christmas. We will see you at the parade. Thank you very much. Love Braden & Jeffrey Tarbotton Port Perry Dear Santa Claus Hi Santa. Do you have any snow yet? It is very cold where I live but we do not have any snow so far. I am 7 years old. I belong to Brownies and we like to help people. I have been a good girl this year and I try very hard to be a good girl and do as my parents ask. I would like a Cabbage Patch or a Cabbage Patch preemie please. I hope you have a nice Christmas and a Happy New Year. Say Hello to Mrs. Claus and all your elves. I hope to see the reindeers and you at the Eaton's Centre this year. I love you Santa. Love- Lee-Ann Wray XXX000 Seagrave Santa shares letters from kids Dear Santa Thank you for the presents you gave me last Christmas. My naine is Mandy aid I am 6 years old. I am trying real- ly hard to do what I'm told. This year for Christmas I would like a Cabbage Patch Doll, a radio, some clothes for a Cabbage Patch Doll, Draw and Do Disc, a pair of pants and a top and a baby Smurf. We don't live in Bowmanville anymore, we moved to Port Perry on the Island. I will leave you a glass of milk and a piece of Christmas cake on the kitchen table. Have a Merry Christmas and a Hap- py New Year. Love- Mandy Casteels Port Perry We Wisk You. .. A vey Mev Clinistuas! Our sincere thanks. too. Sk Sk Th Ru Yh Rk Sh Rak dk RA Rk ek RA 3 4 4 1 - Dear Santa How are you" How are the reindeer"? How is Mrs. Claus? Remember when you talked to me on the phone. I think you are pretty nice to give all the kids in the world presents. I would like a bald Cabbage Patch Kid or Preemie please. I would like a Barbie Beau- ty Salon please. I would like Crystal Barbie please. 1 would like a Michael Jackson cassette player please. 1 would like a Cabbage Patch walkie talkie please. I would like the Cabbage Patch Kid modelling set please. Yours truly-your friend Melanie Smith Port Perry P.S. Have a safe trip. On behalf of the Council, | hope this year will be a truly Merry Christmas for you and everyone at your house and that the New Year will bless your home with all the good things in life. Sincerely, MAYOR D. JEROME TAYLOR Christmas is a special time of year and centres around two of the finest things in life - home and good friends. Looking back over the years and thinking of Christmas Days gone by makes us realize just how empty life would be without the proper home life and good, true friends. IE