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PAGE 30, WHITBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1987 TOO LATE FOR CHRISTMAS It was a week before Christmas and the families were getting ready for Christmas. That day they went shopping to buy Christmas presents and they bought candy also and when that family got home they had a big feast of dinner. They were not very poor because they almost had a million, it was enought to buy 100,000,000 presents. So they had enough and then it was the night before Christmas. The children were so excited to see Santa Clause that night they could hardly sleep. Rachel said I am staying up tonight she said with a big roar. That night they went to sleep and this powder fell on them and that morning they did not wake up the powder was sleeping powder. They slept and slept they missed Christmas. Santa Clause missed coming to their house a week later they woke up they went in.the living room and said where is our candy and presen- ts. Santa Claus didn't come. It's Too Late for Christmas. LeAnn Morrison, Becky Black, Melanie Rai Grade 3, R.A. Sennett I WISH I wish I knew what it would be like a long, long time ago in Jerusalern when Jesus was born. Christa Barker Gr. 1, St. Theresa DURHAM NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS It was the night before Chrismas And Elf named Lismas Ran around the town Running up and down Shouting Santa is here Listen with an ear He's coming with a bag of toys All for little girls and boy Time is running short Now come and be a sport Go to sleep And don't Peep And you will have toys For all you girls and boys Andrea Akers Grade 3, West Lynde A COLD FOR SANTA It was the day before Christmas and all the elves were in the toy shop getting ready for Christmas. Santa was out in the stable looking at the reindeer to see which ones were ready for Christmas night. It was cold that night and Santa had no coat on. So Santa could not do his route on Christmas eve. "All the children will be sad" sneezed San- ta, I will do the route for you" said Mrs. Claus. So on Christmas night Mrs. Claus was in the sleigh. The children.were so happy with their toys that they did not know that they were so close to having Christmas without toys. Jennifer Tupling Gr. 3, Col. Farewell THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM PUBLIC NOTICE Take notice that the Regional Municipality of Durham, in accordance with Section 26 of the Planning Act, 1983, is reviewing its Officiai plan. As part of the review process, Discussion Paper No. 1 -in- dustrial Component has been prepared. This Discussion Paper provides background on existing policies and designations, a discussion of issues which may affect the Durham Regional Officiai Plan and suggests future policy thrusts, possible policy revisions and redesignations. Discussion paper No. 1 -Industrial Component is the first paper to be completed. In order to assist in the evaluation of the industrial review, the public is invited to provide input by way of submission to the Region's Plan- ning Department. Information and a copy of Discussion Paper No. 1 -Industrial Com- ponent is available either from the offices of the Planning Depar- tment, 105 Consumers Drive, Whitby, Ontario LiN 6A3 or the offices of the Clerk of each Area Municipality, or by calling the Planning Department, (Whitby) 668-7731 or (Toronto) 686-1651. Submissions concerning Discussion Paper No. 1 must be forwarded to the Commissioner of Planning at the Whitby address mentioned above and must be received no later that Friday, January 22, 1988, The submissions received from the public will be used to formulate a proposed amendment to the industrial policies and designations in the Durham Regional Official Plan. This is anticipated to be presen- ted to the public and area municipal Councils in February and will be advertised in the respective newspapers in order to obtain commen- ts. Please include your address and telephone number in any sub- missions made. Marie Hubbard Chairman, Planning Committee Dr. M. Michael, M.C.I.P. Commissioner of Planning ____________________________ OPENING i O OSHAWA O DRIVING SCHOOL O 101 BROCK ST. S. (NEW LOCATION) * PRIVATE IN CAR DRIVING LESSONS * FULL DRIVER EDUCATION PROGRAMS * QUALIFIED FOR INSURANCE DISCOUNT CERTIFICATEi * O.S.L. REGISTERED AND APPROVED TAX DEDUCTIBLE WHlTBY 666-2743 OSHAWA 728-0091 Christmas students of our <liit6y scJwo(s CIURISTMAS TIME I like Christmas time because my Grandma is getting me a ghet- toblaster for Christmas this year. Next year on Christmas I am going to Florida because I went to Florida before but my sister didn't go but next year she is going. Last time we went but my sister was too little. My sister is going to get my old radio when I get my new one from my Grandma. This is the last month to order the radio that my Grandma is going to get me for Christmas. I know I will get it because my Grandma said "Do you want this. radio?" and I said. "Yes" Krista Roling Gr. 2, Palmerston TIIE CHIRISTMAS STORY A long long time aga Mary always listened with her heart. Oneï day she heard a voice. They said "We're the angels. We have a message for you are going to have a baby and you will have to name it Jesus. Your cousin Elizabeth, will name her son John the baptist. The next day she went to tell Elizabeth that she was having a baby named Jesus and that you would have to your son John, the baptist. Mary and Elizabeth were both happy. The next day Mary told Joseph and Joseph and Mary so happy, Joseph said to Mary "Where is he going to lay?" "We shall tell everyone that we are going to have a baby, but we shall go to Jerusalem and find a place to stay. Joseph said "O.K." After they had arrived Mary had Jesus and then the three wise men WHATC told the star the three wise men said what are you going to name him Jesus Mary said and the three Chi: wise men brought frankincense Upanfi gold and myrrh and then Jesus Sting: grew up 1o save his people from sin. uti ais Joanne PePe Gr. 3, St. Paul's LETTER Dear Santa Claus, My name is Gina King. I go to Palmerston School. I am in Grade three. My teacher's name is Mrs. Currie. Here are some questions that I want to ask you? Are you real? How do you fit through the chimney? How come everyone calls you Santa Claus and not St. Nick? How old are you? Can I come up to the North Pole with you and visit you? How come you picked a cold and icy place to live? I love you Santa Claus. Merry Christmas Santa Claus. Love, your friend Gina King Gr. 3, Palmerston Joseph ir Sitting th THE FIRSTCH RISTMAS In a land far away, On the first Christmas day, A baby, so fair of face, Was born to this place. In a manger full of straw, He showed to all who saw, What life was meant to be, To you and me. And a star shining bright, Guided those who saw this light, And beckoned all who came, And told that Jesus was his name He was our saviour, sent from God, Though he still was a child, He would nod, In answer to his quest, That he would try his best, To save us from evil men. That was the first Christmas, way back then. Lily Liang Gr. 7, St. Paul's CHRISTMAS MEANS TO ME as means waking nding gifts, s and a tree o means d Mary and n the stable here so quietly. By Keri-Lynn Ferguson Gr. 4, Kathleen Rowe MRS. CLAUS THE NURSE "Corne on Santa let's load up the sleigh." "I think Mrs. Claus should go out, I'm watching T.V." "Santie you don't really mean it do you?" "Yep." "I'm too old. My body's all stiff, and my neck hurts," Santa said. Santa was sick so he did not want to go out thie year. Mrs. Claus and I tried to convince him into going. "Santa every boy and girl is counting on you." "Oh." "My big toe hurts. "I'll heal it," said Mrs. Claus and she did. My neck and my body still hurt so Mrs. Claus healed that too. She healed him with pineapple juice. Now that's that! Renee Stewart Gr. 3, R.A. Hutchison LETTER Dear Santa, How are you Santa and Mrs. Claus? How are your reindeer and Rudoleh? I want for Christmas a T.V. and 110 kittens. By Laura Gr. 2, R.A. Hutchison LETTER Dear Santa, I want to know if my granddad still loves me still. If so tell him that I still love him. I would like some toys and you to get some jolery and some wates for my mom and dad. The toys that I would like are: My pet monster, Crossfire, sterio, Nin- tendo, Dearly from Chris Harding. P.S. You don't have to get these. Chris Harding Col. J.E. Farewell LETTER Dear Santa, I will live you som cookies and mike. I want a recrd player. I love you Santa. From Susan Carter Gr. 1, Leslie McFarlane SANTA'S BIG PROBLEM One chilly night in the North Pole Santa had a big problem. His toe hurt. So 1, Sally Reindeer, went to him and asked if he was going out for Christmas Eve. But he was not going. All the elves making toys were disappointed. And everyone was so sad when they heard this. So they told Sally to tell him that they liked him. And when Christmas came he went. Everyone was so glad that he was going out. And then in a flash he was dressed and out the door. He went to every house and gave toys to every child. And when he got home he told Mrs. Claus how tired he was. Then he undressed into his pyjamas and went to bed. He was glad he didn't have to go out for another year. Jean Koslowski Gr. 3, R.A. Hutchison By JOANNA KORACH West Lynde P.S. Y WHITBY Watch for course specials next issue. Whitby Baptist Church >' 411 Gilbert St. East, 668-9711 'The feffowsFip of 'Whitby 'Baptist Church eXtends to you the warmest Season's Greetings and invites you to worship with us this Christnas season. Sunday morning worship: 11:00 a.m. Church school for all ages: 9:45 a.m. Christmas Eve service: 7:00 p.m. "A Warm Friendly Welcome Awaits You!" Pastor: The Rev. Henry Dyck, B.A., M.Div. .... . ..... . .... 1 1 m