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fraal SEES. sable. a S 10 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, November 22, 1968 Random Jottings by ].P. Hvidsten (from page 8) | was out at one of the many political parties taking place around the town). As | settled into bed, | knew it would only be a matter of hours before our son Matthew would raise his little head and say "Dad - Ginger (our cat) is in my room." It's a nightly ritual around our house. Matt doesn't like his door closed at night, and by about 5:00 a.m., the cat decides it's time to snuggle up to his warm body and get a few more comforta- ble hours of sleep. Usually, when the cat arrives, Matt wakes up and calls for me to come and get it out of his room. Well, just like clock-work, at the precise time prescribed, . Matt's voice called out for help. Dragging my flaccid, tired body out of a nice warm water bed was indeed tough after a mere hour sleep, and | gropped about in the dark as | made my way to his room to find the cat. Once the cat was removed, | crawled back into bed to re- sume my much needed sleep. About one hour later, the pitter, patter of small feet came down the hall, and Matt said "Dad, | have to go pee." This is another ritual. Instead of just getting up and go- ing to the washroom to have his morning "pee", he feels he has to get permission first, so he wakes us up. By now it is 6:15 a.m. and | have had just over an hour of uninterupted sleep. After Matt finishes in the washroom, | send him back to bed, logically explaining that it is still the middle of the night, and it wasn't time to get up yet. Some- times this works and sometimes it doesn't, but fortunately this morning he did go back to bed for another hour. About 7:30 he called out again, asking if he could turn on his light and read some books. Obviously the answer was "yes", and once again | slipped back into slumberland. | really don't remember much after that until about 9:30 when | awoke for the final time before getting up. If John, Cathy and | looked a little frazzled last week it was because of the strenuous work-load related to publish- ing following an election. And don't think we'll look any bet- ter this week as we have had to go through the same pro- cess with the Federal election that took place last Monday. Enter the Star's second annual gingerbread creation contest What's more Christmassy than the sweet smell of fresh ginger- bread, hot from the oven? What fires the imagination of a youngster like a beautifully deco- rated gingerbread house? We can't think of anything else. Gingerbread houses, though of- ten a challenge to make, are a Christmas tradition that never los- es appeal. The centrepiece of any holiday table, they draw more compliments than any other deco- ration. For the second year in a row, the Port Perry Star is hosting a Gingerbread Contest, open to eve- ryone in Scugog Township. There's only one rule--the hous- es or other gingerbread creations must be homemade. Kits are al- lowed, but the decorations must be applied by hand. The most creative and beautiful house will be given first prize, $50 cash. Two honourable men- tions will receive $25 each. Remember, your entry does not necessarily have to be a ginger- bread house. Last year's winner, Kathy Monsma of Port Perry, made a gingerbread carousel. Four- teen entries were judged in last year's contest. This year, the entries will be judged by Ward 2 councillor Mari- lyn Pearce, gingerbread enthusiast Angie Kroonenberg, and the lady with the best taste in town, Kent Famdale. To enter, simply call the Port Perry Star at 985-7383. All en- tries must be received by Decem- ber 9 at noon. Judging will take place at the Star (235 Queen Street, Port Perry) at 4 p.m. sharp Last year, Kathy Monsma of Port Perry won the Star's first-ever gingerbread contest. This year, the on December 14. All entrants are invited to stay around and watch the judging, and winners will have their photographs published in the Christmas Greetings issue, De- cember 20. Have fun in the kitchen--we'll see you December 14! winner might be you. See story for details. | We're raisin' the roof. Right about now a vacation is sounding awfully good! There are four figurines in all. So you can collect a different one every week. Now you've heard it The California Raisins ™ just hit town. They're at your Kentucky Fried Chicken store. Klean Sweep - CHIMNEY SERVICE SERVING DURHAM REGION SINCE 1978 "* dustless, efficient chimney cleaning * emergency service * blocked flues cleared * go with the experts FULL TIME PROFESSIONAL SWEEPS ~~ Howto 'organize a happy marriage. THE CLOSET FOR ADULTS 7 NOW ON SALE ii ve $159% (BPACE AGE SHELVING) WE MAKE HOUSE CALLS. 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