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Talented Young Ladies These three talented girls were recent winners in the Royal Canadian Legion's literary contest. Tammy McMillen seated, did well with an essay about Remembrance Day, as did Jodie Con- way (right). Mindy Kellow won a second prize for a Dos she wrote, also about Remembrance Day. (From page 1) comments from the public about the annual extravaganza. It took close to an hour and-a-half for the parade to make its way from start to finish, and this may have been one of the reasons for the small turnout at the Latcham Centre where Santa Claus was giving out bags of goodies and talking to the kids. Ten years ago, it was estimated that over 1000 kids lined up to see jol- ly old Saint Nick, where this year estimates are below 200 for those visiting with Santa. If there were any disappointments to members of the Chamber of Com- merce, it was the lack of kids going to the Latcham Centre. Members and their spouses spent Friday night filling over 500 bags with an assort- ment of candies, apples, oranges, and chips as well as decorating the Santa Claus float. "This was the best bag-full of goodies we have been able to offer the kids in years," said one disappointed director. But the parade went off without a hitch, and all of the entries showed a lot of imagination and hard work by the various groups who participated. Winners of the top three floats were: Religious Theme, /Im- maculate Conception School; Best Children's Float, Greenbank Brownies; and Best Adult Float, North Durham Big Brother, Big Sister Association. In addition to the three major winners, the Chamber of Commerce also gave a small par- ticipant trophy to each of the floats entered, and all participants in the parade were given a red ribbon say- ing they had participated in the San- ta Claus parade. For an hour prior to the parade, the Chamber of Commerce handed out free helium filled balloons at the corner of Perry and Queen Streets, and they ran out in very short order. A clown band also entertained the early arrivers along Queen Street as they strolled up and down the street playing Christmas carols and an Er dal oh Te o Each basket individually created for that special someone o Ideal for family. neighbours, teachers and other special friends Open Tuesday = Friday 9:30 - Gift Baskets of Distinction for Holiday Giving o Ancxcellent corporate gift tor both cmployees and clients o Delivery available +00, Saturday 9-30 - 5.00 + Roebuck Street, Brooklin, Ontario (Hwy 12 just north of Hwy 7) 65 5-802 1 (24 hrs) PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, December 1, 1987 -- 3 assortment of other seasonal songs. The parade was led by the firetrucks of Scugog Township, Ux- bridge and Mount Albert, and right behind them came the majorettes, 9 bands, clowns and a colourful ar- ray of floats and entries. But as usual, the moment that everyone was waiting for was when anta thrills kids as he comes to Port Perry jolly old Santa arrived along with his sleigh, bag-full of gifts and the reindeer. He climbed down from the float at the foot of Queen Street and was escorted on an old-time firetruck to the Latcham Centre where he greeted the kids. While the kids were waiting for (Turn to page 15) Man for the Holidays Choose from a wonderful selection of fine clothes and accessories for him. 1 SELECTIONS 241 Queen Street -- Port Perry -- 985-8977 ~« HOURS FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2:30 AM 10 9:00 PM Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Saturday | PORT PERRY'S MEN'S SHOP SR BR