m Broklin -Bylmies ~r. By RoaneReveer Hi there: Remember when "freeze dried" meant the family laundry had hung all day on the clothesline? LIBRARY NEWS The winners of the "Read Across Canada" con- test were: Stephen Suwala; David Leedle, Kelly Tait, Kerry Ferguson, Tammy Johnston, Sheree Pinch, Gary Hamilton, Heather Brown and Janice Boudreau. The lucky winners received Canadian books as prizes. On December 19, there will be a special Saturday morning Christmas party at "Story Hour". The pages are planning a fun filled hour of games and goodies, stories and carols, and there will be a pup- pet show. Be sure to attend this one from 10:30, to 11:30 a.m. The annual draw for the candy wreath is in pro- gress. All you have to do is take out a book and show your library card to be eligible for the draw. The winner will be announced at the Christmas party on December 19. SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN For those of you who have not had a chance to whisper in Santa's ear yet, it is not too late. The jolly old fellow will be at Rennie's Floral and Gift Shoppe on Thursday, December 17 and Friday, December 18, between the hours of 5 and 8 p.m. Bring your own camera and there will be no charge to take a picture of each child on Santa's knee, or the whole gang together. TWAS A SINGIN' SATURDAY "Carols in'the Park", sponsored by the Brooklin Business Association on Saturday, December 12, thanks to you was a huge success. The Salvation Army Band provided an excellent background for the carols and Christmas ditties sung by young and old alike. Many of the youngsters of Brooklin and surround- ing areas hung their home-made ornaments on the "big blue spruce", and at il a.m. the switch was thrown for the lights by His Honour Mayor Bob At- tersley. Mayor Bob Attersley proceeded to present the award for the "best window" to Bruce Stell of Ren- nie's Floral and Gift Shoppe. Congratulations to Nellie and Bruce Stell for doing such a good job of brightening up our dreary winter street. The Em- porium -came in a close second. Thanks to all Brooklinites who cast their votes. Eleanor Hollman's pre-school group was the hit of the day. The rendition of three Christmas favour- ites by this group of two to four year olds was literally "cute as a button." Children of all ages were thrilled to witness the arrival of Santa on a bright red, three wheeled motor scooter. The look on their faces as he roun- ded the corner by the United Church and proceeded to drive through the park to the tree was priceless. Many thanks to Bob Heron for arranging for San- ta to get here from the North Pole to give out candy canes to the kiddies. The day wouldn't have been the same without him. Thanks also to all who attended and helped make the event so much fun. The B.B.A. looks forward to seeing you again next year along with many more WHITBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1981, PAGE 7 Locals win OSSTF awards who were unable to make it this time. WHAT IS CHRISTMAS? What is Christmas? How many times have you heard that question? It seems kind of corny, but when you think of it, it is an excellent question. I suppose everyone, depending on their lifestyle has a different rendition of what Christmas means to them. Unfortunately Christmas these days has degraded into something else again. Before Halloween is over, the majority of stores are pushing the Christmas season. Give them a few years and we will be having jingle bells in July. Perhaps this is a sign of our times. Personally I feel it is sad, very sad. Now don't get me wrong. I love presents, any time, any place; and I love to give them. It gives me satisfaction. But I have never gone into debt doing so, save for once. That once ruined my Christmas in as much as I begrudged the bills that came in once a month until nearly Easter. Now I pay cash. Some years I can afford more and people get more. Some years I can't afford as much and they get less. It all works out in the long run. I remember my parents telling me of their hap- piest Christmas moments. They were when they were children in England during the depression funnily enough. Gifts included an apple, an orange, and a home-made toy if they were lucky. There was, however, a family unity which made up for the monetary factor that was missing. Christmas was a fun time; a participation time; a good will and get together with friends and family time. Most peole had nothing but each other, but it was great. Popcorn and hand-made decorations on a tree you had searched for and cut yourself; carols and sing- songs together; exchanging home-made gifts; children and adults together in celebration; im- promptu concerts and readings; Christmas Eve Candlelight Services; the innocence of Santa Claus for at least ten years ... those were the days. Aparffrorn the religious aspects of Christmas, I feel this time of year, more than any othe', is the time to show compassion and friendship towards your fellow human beings. It doesn't matter what color they are, what religion, what walk of life they come from. It is sad we are only able to do this at Christmas, but even if we only do it then it is a start. You know every journey has a beginning. How about this year we try a new tack. Heaven only knows this earth of ours is in a difficult period and who knows but what we might end up in another world depression before too long. Try meeting it half way if it's hard to go "cold turkey." Try to put the monetary and commercial aspect of Christmas on one side. Begin by having simple fun with your family. Expand it to your neighbours. Before you know it you'll be smiling sincerely at complete strangers. I've said it before, and Ill say it again; a smile is the best investment you can make ... you'll always get a one hundred per cent return. Do me a favour. Make it my Christmas gift. This year sing a few carols; turn the record player on and have a dance around the living room, just the two of you and the kids; if there is snow go out together and build a snowman or have a snowball fight; visit an aging relative at home or in the home; go to'church; and most of all smile ... after all it's one of the nicest gifts there is. See you next week......Roxanne Reveler Brooklin Bakery drop off Friday, before noon please 655-4951. CH RISTMA GIFT IDEAS at PIRRANA. Offers a complete vice for all foreign j s g gg g M.' 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