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The Citizen, 2002-12-24, Page 30Songbirds PAGE 30. THE CITIZEN, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2002. Children say thanks or last year's Oft Robyn Kassies and Caitlyn Plant were a featured duet during the Hullett Central School's A Family Christmas Celebration held recently. They were backed by the primary/junior choir. (Bonnie Gropp photo) Dear Santa, Thank, you for the gifts last year. really liked them. This year I would like a real puppy and some slippers and some beanie babies and Rays BeyBlade and Mariah's BeyBlade please. I'd like some CDs and Shania Twain's CD (Up) and some new cloths and some jewellery and some make-up and a new hairbrush and some socks. Please!! And how are the reindeer and Mrs. Claus and the elves? Thank you. Love, Justine Reid. Dear Santa, I would like a real boy dog, the mini Lego model of Harry Potter's school and an Xbox with games and a TV and a shelf to put them on. P.S. I hope my family gets a table hockey game. From Zachary. Dear Santa, I hope your reindeer are feeling good because they have to go a long ways. I hope you are feeling good too. I hope everyone is feeling good. Tell the elves they are going to have to work hard. For Christmas I would like a leap pad. Love, Nicole Middegaal. Dear Santa, I am wondering how you are? How are the reindeer doing? Santa, thank you for last year's stuff. I really liked that baby you got for Christmas. My sisters like to play with that baby. I forgot to mention how is Mrs. Claus? Have a great Christmas Mrs. and Mr. Claus! For Christmas I would like peace on earth! That's all! I have been a good girl. Alicia. Dear Santa, Thank you for all the toys you gave me last year! How are the reindeers? The elves would be getting ready. There will be cookies and milk on the table for you. This year I would really, really, really like a leap pad, movies, and books please! How are you and Mrs. Claus? My room will be all clean for you. How is everyone? Love, Kelsey Falconer. Dear Santa, Thank you for the presents last year. I really like them a lot. This year I would like a lamp so I can read at night. How is Rudolph? Is his nose still red? Love, Courtney Middegaal. Dear Santa, How is everyone? I would like a bionical or a Pokemon for ever DVD or a Game Boy game. Thank you, Derek. Dear Santa, I would like a BeyBlade for Christmas so I can battle people at my house. And I would like a tractor trailer for Christmas. Or you could give me a different toy for Christmas Eve. From Rodney Rozendal. GRADE 3/4 Dear Santa, How are you Santa? I would like this year a TPS rubber and TPS goalie stuff. That's all, give me what -you can. Your friend, Ray Huether. Dear Santa, I would like a Bey Blade and pants and Bey Blade stadium and socks and X Box. Your friend, Gregory Roetcisoender. Dear Santa, I hope you are having a good Christmas. This year I would like a Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets movie. You can surprise me with something else but I don't want something boring. Have a Happy New Year Santa. Your friend, Jamie Plaetzer. Dear Santa, The holidays are an opportunity to gather with family, friends and loved ones and share special moments while creating memories that last a lifetime. They represent a time to reflect upon the past, take joy in the present and renew hope for the future. To some, the holidays mean gathering around the table for a festive feast, while to children, the holidays mean, well, what else. — gifts! This season, share the joy of gift giving with your child by providing the tools to make gifts for others. Loved ones will appreciate that their gifts were made with them in mind, while children can take delight in knowing that they've accomplished a project of their own creation. Most importantly, the steps and time involved in making a gift for a loved one teaches a child that the best gifts of all — whether given or received — are those that come from the heart. Following are some creative gift ideas to share with your child — they're sure to make any recipient proud: • Coupon book — A child's homemade, self-illustrated -book of coupons to be redeemed as household chores may be the perfect gift for mom or dad. For example, a child, can design a coupon that's good towards one day of taking out the trash and another that's good towards cleaning up the living room. • Homemade picture frame — There's 'nothing more touching than receiving a photograph from a child or grandchild. Help a young one make the experience unique by How are you and Mrs. Claus'? I want a Mega Blok Warrior Fortress and a Lego set and socks. So can I have them please? Your friend, Andy Bolinger. Dear Santa, Thank you for everything you got me last year. This year I would like goalie equipment and the new Some 41CD and Lego set and some new boxers. Your friend, Lucas Frawley. providing the materials to make a homemade picture frame. Marbles, popsicle sticks and beads all are items that easily can be glued in decorative patterns onto a picture frame to create a personalized, one- of-a-kind gift. • Drawings — Help a child create a masterpiece for grandma or grandpa by providing unique items which the child can use to create a collage. Scraps of fabric, yarn, buttons, cotton balls or any other household items can turn an ordinary crayon drawing into a three- dimensional work of art. • Homemade cookies — Take a day to bake with your child. A young one can take pride in having baked his or her own gift batch of cookies, not to mention practising measures and the importance of following directions. • Storybook — Have a child write and illustrate his or her own story. For a truly memorable gift, once the child has added the final artistic touches to the story, take the book to the local copy centre where the pages can be bound inexpensively into a booklet, or even duplicated to share with other family members. • Herb garden — An herb garden is an inexpensive, exciting gift for a child to give when he or she is the one who has planted the seeds. Show the child how much water and light the seeds require, and watch the child take pride in raising the seeds into edible herbs. A word to the wise: In the event that something should go wrong, it wouldn't hurt to have a backup gift just in case! Share joy of gift giving with kids With Best Wishes We appreciate your good will and wish you a wonderful holiday season tilled with much harmony and joy. Kara McNichol R.M.T. Registered massage therapist 392 Queen St., Blyth 519-523-9143 By Appointment A GLOWING CONCERN Keep candles out of the reach of children and pets. Remember to snuff out your candles if you are leaving the room .10='!=. or going to bed. fts „W" Over the past few years, the use of candles in the home has greatly increased — and so has the number of fires caused by candle misuse. The Ontario fire service offers the following tips for the safe use of candles. Secure your candles in sturdy holders and, if possible, place glass chimneys or shades on them. Keep lit candles out of the reach of children and pets. and well away from any combustible materials. An unattended candle is an invitation to disaster, so don't forget to snuff out your candles before leaving the room or going to bed. Remember to keep all matches and lighters out of the sight and reach of children. Matte a o,afe and ./Kev*v efiviatmaa Fire Chief Murray McArter Brussels Fire Department Season's Greetings McNEIL'S AUTO BODY and STAFF Brussels 8887-6833