HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1991-12-23, Page 8PAGE 8. THE CITIZEN, MONDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1991.
Santa’s Workshop open for business
Wayne Lowe of Brussels has
always loved children, so when lhe
call came in from Santa, some 15
years ago, for volunteers to help
during his busiest time of the year,
Wayne was quick to apply.
His duties back then, were much
the same as those of other Santa
clones — taking part in parades,
meeting children and dispersing
candies and gifts at festive gather
ings, with the odd "Ho, Ho Ho",
thrown in for good measure.
Three years ago, however, Brus
sels' resident St. Nick, came up
with the idea of opening his own
workshop during the season so lit
tle ones could have an extra oppor
tunity to whisper their Christmas
wishes.
As the electric train whirs 'round
the track, its whistle blowing to the
accompaniment of Christmas
songs, Santa holds court for his
many tiny visitors, from babies to
- 10-ycar-olds. How long he spends
with each child depends, he says,
on how long the line is, but he likes
to spend at least five minutes with a
youngster. After chatting with
Santa, every child goes away with a
small treat.
Though over the years the major
ity of requests have been fairly pre
dictable, depending on the latest
toy trends, Santa does recall one
child asking him for a real heli
copter, adding, with a chuckle, that
he's pretty sure, this was one
Christmas wish that wasn't filled.
While it does mean some person
al sacrifice to be a representative of
Father Christmas, for this particular
Santa it comes with its share of
rewards. "Just to see a smile on a
child's face is enough for me," he
says.
A moments rest
Santa takes a well deserved rest for a few minutes in his Brussels Workshop. For three
nights, he held court for the small children in the area, who took the opportunity to come and
tell Santa how good they've been and share their Christmas wishes.
Safey tips for holiday travel
JOY TO THE WORLD
...and to our many friends!
With all the tools at hand, may your holiday
season be built upon love, laughter, peace and
good will. We’re proud to say thank you to all
who've been there for us throughout the year.
Blyth Construction
Ltd.
Blyth 523-4766
Dwight, Pam & staff
Thousands of Ontario motorists
will be travelling greater distances
during the Christmas-New Year's
period, as they visit family and
friends. To ensure a safe trip, the
Ontario Provincial Police is recom
mending motorists carry several
important items with them.
To prevent a rear-wheel-drive car
from becoming stuck in the snow, a
bag of sand could be placed in the
trunk to improve traction. To help
free a stuck vehicle, sand, rock
salt, kilty litter or ashes, from a
container in lhe trunk, could be
sprinkled in front of the drive
wheels to allow the tires to grip the
surface. A piece of carpet or a car
floor mat could also be used to
keep lhe tires from spinning in lhe
snow or on ice.
Other cold weather travel aids
can be found around the home.
They include: a blanket, an old
jacket, gloves, bools, matches and
an empty coffee can to hold a can
dle for warmth.
need help.
In addition, a driver should carry
a snow brush, an ice scraper, extra
windshield washer fluid, battery
booster cables, a first aid kit, and
emergency warning triangles, flares
or lights.
In the days prior to a trip, the
OPP recommends that a car be
checked for maximum operating
efficiency to reduce the risk of the
driver being stranded.
And while travelling, the gas
tank should be kept at least half-full
to limit condensation in the gas line
and to provide reserve fuel to keep
the engine running in an emergen
cy. A driver may find fewer service
stations open during certain days
and nights of the holiday period, so
should plan fuel purchases accord
ingly.
COOP
We re pleased
to be of service
to you.
From the
staff of
BELGRAVE
CO-OP
HAVE A 1
BRIGHT
& MERRY
CHRISTMAS
A pencil and paper, coins for a
pay phone, and a “Call Police” sign
can be used to alert others that you
Happy Holidays
to Our
Friends and
Neighbors!
The Stevenson Family
Bill's Auto
Wrecking
Towing & Repairs
__ 887-6510 J
The nicest thoughts that Christinas brings
to mind are those that include the feelings
of love, peace and brotherhood that we all
cherish. At this happy time, we would like to
extend our sincere thanks to all of you
who’ve been so kind and thoughtful.
Best Wishes for 1992
Chauncey's Hairstyling
Blyth 523-9722