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12 - Port Perry Star Christmas Edition - Wednesday, Dec. 21, 1977 May you and your family enjoy a happy holiday. We thank you warmly. MODERN TEXTILES Here's to you, good friends and patrons... sincere appreciation for the privilege of serving you and best wishes for a happy holiday season. , X RIDGEVIEW TOWING } WAYNE ROBERTS : R.R. 2, Port Perry -- 985-2431 We're wishing all our neighbors and friends the best that Christmas has to offer, and much more. Many thanks for your loyal, continued patronage. "Port Perry Rent Al EEE Er rey i [ HAY VAALY a BH) IRR Vege idle MERE Ny ; PL hishedatabd instead Letters to Santa Dear Santa, I hope you will bring- me lots of toys to play with. There will be something for your reindeer and you. You ~ill-find it in the- kitchen: Our tree you will find in the liveing room. I hope you are hitching up the red harness to Dasher, . Dancher, Prancer,* Vixen, Comet, Cupid, and Doner, and Blit- zen and don't forget Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer. 1 hope your" are getting your elves to make lots of toys and get lot and lots of candy. I hope you will bring me lots of candy and a-deck of cards, Santa! I hope you will bring me a race track, Mr. Mouth, Super Sick and Pay Day, Smash up Derby, Spirograph Santa! I hope you are get- the Christmas tree. Night. had come after all. Carol Porter, Blackstock, Ontario. MY MOST UNUSUAL CHRISTMAS The first few years we were married, we lived on the middle floor of a three-storey apartment. Our son was almost two that Christmas. It was one of the best times in a child's life, when he begins to discover what Christmas is all about. Everyone had been telling him for days about an enigma called Santa Claus, who wore a bright red suit and had a long white beard and hair. This fellow always said Ho, Ho, Ho. He always came : Christmas Eve when boys and girls were fast asleep, : and mysteriously left presents and good things under Our son Sean was fascinated by '"Ho Ho". His impatience grew as the days came closer. He could hardly wait. My husband and I were getting tired of hearing "When is Ho Ho coming?"'. Finally it was The Sean had been put to bed numerous times during the evening. Finally at one in the morning, he brought out his pillow and decided to sleep by the tree. He wasn't going to miss anything. No amount of coaxing could get him to go back to bed. About an hour later, there was a loud noise on the balcony. Sean squealed with delight and ran yelling "Ho Ho is coming, Ho Ho is coming!"' Unfortunately, it was only the boyfriend of the girl upstairs. They had had an argument and'she wouldn't let him in the door. He thought he would climb up the balcony, and get in that way. Sean was certain he was Santa Claus. So what if he didn't have the proper attire. He was Santa! Sean went to bed shortly after that, and woke up the next day, full of the wonderment of Christmas. Santa For months afterward, everytime he saw the man that was on the balcony, he would look at me and say "Ho Ho?' 1 would shake my head and say no. It took a long time for the realization to hit home. That time will always be a fond memory to me. It was an unusual if not joyous Christmas! ting ready for your long journey to the small towns and big citys and out to the wide open county. It must be cold out in the North Pole? Yes-itis. -- Say hi to Rudolph. Kirt Staneslow, Epsom P.S. Dear Santa, I am six. My brother was in the hospital and he has a' sore leg now. He is on crutches. He is 13. May I have Green machine. I am going to give santa a few cookies. Merry Christmas. Dean Stone, Prince Abert Dear Santa, I am six years old. I am in «Grade 2. I want a Superstar Barbie and a Beauty Bou- tique. I live in Prince Albert in 15 Mary St. T like to play in the snow. I cannot play in the snow because there is no snow left. Merry Christmas. Niki Dear Santa, How have you been, I'm find how are you comeing along with Christmas. 1 can't wait how are the rein- deer are they getting ready for Christmas. I have been a good boy so far are the elves making toys. I got that letter you sent me. I have been counting the days and weeks my dog Satan got lost for four days then she came home. Well thats all. Your friend, Lee Wilbur Grade 4, Epsom School P.S. Ho Ho May the blessings of the holy season fill you with peace and joy. RAY BIRKETT FUELS A #. *\ Q f } Seemsemm-- It's a great feeling Raving friends as wonderful as you! At Christmas, and always. you're wished all the good things you so richly deserve. N ~ ph ESN By aS id ra \. 1% N ES 3 po 0 Y 70 fl As Christmas approaches itis a pleasure for all of us to wish all of you a holiday abounding with Health, Happiness and Prosperity! Kelly, Jermyn, Zuly & Matthews Santa arrives to say we wish you joy in every way! "., ", " Thank you for everything. PINK DOT Miriam Price and Staff BE I II SRE A ri dist SS hs - - A 3 5 1 rl 23 & k 4 a - 4 xv ¥ att 8 Ol x | 1 | | wy +,"