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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1984-12-19, Page 12The A livf.tham Advance -Times, Dee. 19, 1984—Page 11 We hope your holiday 14 Wrapped in warm thoughts and gifts of love as we express our sincere thanks for your generosity. Merry Christmas. alit INSURANCE BROKER ",© WE'RE BEAMING WITF+ RAPPIfIESS QUER YOUR FATRONAGE! NORTH HURON CREDIT UNION Right in step with that festive holiday spirit, we take this opportunity to offer our best wishes, and say 'thanks!' -CAELAN SHOES Let this most festive holiday bloom into a whole season of joy! We're so very glad to serve you. Lewis Flowers Ltd: Wingham, Ontario Editorial adill mirror Christmas combat I love Christmas and I love shopping; it is the combina- tion of the words that sends a cold shiver up my spine. The stores are packed with peo- ple who appear to be all after the same item.. Backs are pushed; toes stomped on; hands slapped. Mr. and Mrs. Aggressive can be heard ar- guing with Mr. and Mrs. Rude over a particular toy, although the store carries many more. What is it about Christmas shopping that turns normally sane, polite people into rav- ing maniacs? The key word may be desperation. People who are desperate to find the perfect gift and desperate to fight off all the competitors, who, no doubt, have the same Aunt Hilda who would like a red, orange and purple 'moo -moo'. All forms of civilization and niceties are lost in this "every man for himself" combat. An alien watching two mothers fighting for the same doll would think they were crazy. This is supposed to be the season of love, compassion and giving of oneself. An ur- ban shopping mall is a great place to spread these vir- tues. I guarantee you will see more people in one day than you usually would see in a week. Try saying, "thank you", "excuse me" or any other words of friendliness. Apolo- gize when you send a person and his parcels sailing into the air. It really does soften the blow. We would perform these polite acts any other time so, in your haste to complete the annual chore of gift buying, don't forget the most im- portant gift to others: your courtesy. —A. Petten EDITORS — Valerie Ricker, Angela Pecten MANAGING EDITOR — Cella Chandler WRITERS — Julie Stewart, Thomas Bailey, Suzanne Alton, Lisa Webster, Clint Pewtress, 1Bnnie Perry, Murray Nethery, Maud ? ARTIST — Tracy Springer PHOTOGRAPHER — Clint Pewtress TYPISTS -- Julie Nicholls, Marianne Grubb, Kim Gibson STAFF ADVISOR — Mrs. Tiffin Charlie and the chocolate factory Last Friday and Saturday nights the F. E. Madill Drama Club presented the play Charlie and the Choco- late Factory. It was a delight to both young and old. It was based o.n the children's' fantasy book by Roald Dahl. The story is a rags to rich- es one with Charlie Bucket as the main character. He and four other children win a contest to visit Willy Wonka's Wonderful Choco- late Factory. Throughout the play there were narratives by the Oompa-Loompas, which were very entertain - 5 " PAhe s Nei Don't let this be your As the Christmas season approaches, most people will be preparing to celebrate the Yuletide occasion with good cheer and high spirits. Of these people, some may dis- cover they are indeed in high spirits, maybe due to the ex- cessive intake of alcohol. This common occurrence brings me to the life- threatening topic of drunk driving. In this season of love and friendship, you may not want to be bothered with the hard. facts of this crime, but the truth is hard to ignore. In 1983, one out of two of all drivers killed, died in alco- hol-related mishaps. The number of fatal injuries to innocent victims and pas- sengers involved is stagger- ing. Why do impaired drivers Atoast to you ...our loyal patrons ...for bringing us another successful year! We're looking forward to serving you now and h the future! Season's Greetings to the people of Wingham and surrounding area. The Management and Staff Maitland Restaurant and Tavern take the risk when so many lives are endangered? Per- haps they recall parents, rel- atives or friends driving under the influence. These so-called "role models" managed to reach their destination alive. So why shouldn't they also rink it? Another reason is that their good judgment has been altered by the alchohol. Their optimistic party mood might make them feel that nothing bad could happen to last ing. At the end of the visit Charlie becomes Willy Wonka's apprentice and he and his poverty-stricken family are invited to live in this magical place. Many of the actors and actresses played more than one role or acted as well as helping behind the scenes. This shows a great deal of work and enthnsiasm,en the part of the Drama Club. Con- gratulations to everyone who participated on a job well- done. them. Don't let your friends push tat last "drink for the road" on you. Quit drinking a sufficient time before you begin to drive. The Ontario Government has ended "Happy Hour", but we still need stiffer penalties. Drunk driving must be prohibited. The School. Page wishes you a happy and safe holi- day. —Valerie Ricker CHRISTMAS Christmas is a joyous time It comes but once a year We get gifts from Santa Claus With help from his reindeer. My favorite one is Rudolf Because his nose is bright He sits upon the rooftop And glows a radiant light. I also like the snowman For he can dance and sing He is a jolly, happy soul And Frosty's full of "zing". So this is why Christmas Brings us happy thoughts I think of all these joyous things For all the happy tots. Christmas is a joyous time It comes but once a year So that is • why for me it brings Good cheer throughout the year,.. —Bonnie Perry Newsy nothings Hey, kids! How, are ya' to- day? Doesn't all this lovely white stuff look great? Kinda' puts one in the ole' Christmas spirit. And speaking of the Christmas spirit it's nice to see all those doors decor- ated. Along the same line it's also great to see the Christ- mas tree in the main hall. The lights and tinsel add a different atmosphere to the school. Hope all ' you' scholarly Grade 13s had an enjoyable banquet. Hope the rest of you enjoy all the festivities that go along with this joyous season. See you in two weeks; enjoy your holidays, and have a Merry Maud Christmas! —Maud P.S. Happy Birthday to Gary Pipe, Kevin Johnston and "Agnes". PURPLE PEOPLE PLEASER "One way to save money: retreat instead of charging." (by Bob Goddard in St. Louis Globe -Democrat.) `Cabbage' craze continues They are cute, lovable, truly adorable and more than anything else, they're expensive! It seems last Christmas' fad has steadily grown in By Kris Chandler and Steven Doerr Kindergarten— and Grades 1 to 4 are very busy practising for their Christ- mas concert which is being held tonight, Wednesday, at 8:15. We hope no one else catches the chicken pox. Grades 5 and 6—are working on two projects: the biography of a famous person and on a country in the Western Hemisphere. Grade 7 and 8—are busy with astronomy this week. They also are working on the novel Banners in the Sky. At our mass last Friday, Father Stan Soltysik blessed an altar which was made by Sacred Peart Mailbox Herman deBruyn and donated to the school. Fr. Soltysik also blessed two gold plates, donated by Mrs. O'Malley. We thank both these people for these generous gifts. Everyone is getting into the Christmas spirit and looking forward to class parties with Santa Claus this week. PERSONALS Mr. and Mrs. ;.Dennis DeFreitas and family of London and Mr. and Mrs. Don Bray and Korey, Brussels, were visitors on Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Bray. .• .• S°o • .° •.•• O.'. • •.•° • 61. a0.0 /444464040601441111444 y „r r Y <i r;4 ... . . We're wishing a holiday season made of good cheer, close friends and family... with love! MacINTYRE' S BAKERY 263 Josephine St. Wingham 357-3461 popularity (and price) since last year. The Cabbage Patch Kid. Everybody's caught up in the dreamworld of these little "people", kids, moms, dads, grandparents . What the addiction?„ I.t must have something to'do with the idea that every singles,one is different and that they have their own name and birthday. That's what makes them unique. But although they're irre- sistible, I still think some people have gone overboard. Don't you agree that buying real waterbeds and mink coats for a doll is going a bit too far? Then there's the stampede that hits a store when they announce that they have a "few" to sell. Or the fact that the clothes cost about the same or in some cases even more than those for real in- fants. Talk about far-fetch- ed. But don't get the idea I don't like the dolls. I think, and a lot of people agree with me, that they're adorable, but let's not let things get out of handl —Julie Stewart We've enjoyed your patronage throughout the year. Special thanks and ... BEST WISHES From The Management and Staff HANNA'S MEN'S & BOYS' WEAR May the festive spirit fill your homes during this, the merriest of seasons. Iiave a wonderful holiday! C. E. MacTavish Ltd. Wingham, Ontario