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Times Advocate, 1996-12-23, Page 30Page 30 Times -Advocate, December 23, 1996 CDMMLINHY---_ _ t3cjeu Woes Missy Stlre Grade 7, Stephen Central School Dear Santa Hi! It's Megan again. How are you? How are the elves, and Mrs. Claus and the reindeer? If it is possible can you have the elves make for me a yak bak phone for girls, and a polly pocket mansion. And the last thing I would like is a game called Operation. So I can be like my mom and work! See you soon Santa, I know you are very busy this time of the year. I love you. Froin Megan Hodgson daughter of Deborah and Mik '.,fart.....' rel 1 14. DIGS --. We hope you have •s' a happy holiday, Bart DeVries PHOTOGRAPHY Telephone, 596.1288 249 Andrew St. Exeter Business Directory AUCTIONEER F71son a< Robin FULLY UCENUD & BONDED, CAU. OR FAX (519) 666-0833 3 Auctioneers for the With modem equipment Plokwp and sell complete Of rtlal estates ngM Farm, Real and General Sales REPAIRS Sewing Machin e Repairs to all makes Fres estimates 90 Day Warranty Expetisnced sins 1952 Sew and Save Centro Ltd. 149 DownN $t, Stratford , . Phone 2719660 ,0 My Letter to Santa Claus Dear Santa Claus; I hope I have been a good girl. Please get me one of my things that I wrote for my Christmas list. I am sorry for all the mistakes I made, I hope you will forgive me. Are all of your elves working for you? I know some elves that would be happy to be your elves for you if you need some elves, tell me. My phone number is 262-2407. They are really not elves but I think we are because we are mak- ing snowflakes and in our class, teacher calls us elves. I hope you need some elves. If you are going to phone me ask for Sherri Lyn Moir. How is Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Doner and Blitzen. Are all of your reindeers feeling great? And Ru- dolph too. With the shiny red nose. How can those elves make so many presents? If you can't phone me tell somebody else to phone me for you. From Sherri Lyn Moir Future Christmas By Maria Dinney, Grade 5 Exeter Public School 'Twas two weeks before Christ- mas and at the North Pole, Santa was running in his underwear, that was too small. He was getting lots of letters on his high-tech fax from all over the world. Phones were ringing off the hook and the super power-internet was beeping like heck. Mrs. Claus and her walkie- talkie toque, were making double hot chocolate on the 15000 high power stove to make Santa fat. The elves were making toys in their new workshop, with chain - saws and powerdnlls instead of lowly old handsaws. In the garage, the reindeer were there making Santa's new sleigh, with a hot chocolate machine, and a candor cane maker, along with a walkte-talkie in case there's a prob- lem. Then in Santa's office, Mrs. Claus walked in and said, Merry Christmas sweety, I got you a present." He opened it up and there was a new pair of underwear. He said, "Thank you" and gave her a kiss. Two weeks later, Santa went out and delivered his presents in his new underwear. Environmental benefits of real Christmas trees Air Quality and Pollution Abatement a) Trees provide oxygen, enough for up to 18 people from an acre of Christmas trees per year. b) Trees use carbon dioxide in photosynthesis. c) Trees act as air pollution fil- ters, and can remove up to 13 tons of airborne pollutants per acre per year. d) Trees help trap dust and pol- lens. Water Quality a) Trees provide purified water into the air through transpiration. b) Culdvated fields help filter our fresh water supply. Erosion and Flooding Control a) Fields of Christmas trees help stabilize soils. b) The increased soil porosity found in Christmas tree plantations help fields act as large sponges, re- ducing the chance of flooding dur- ing heavy rainfalls. c) A field of Christmas trees de- lays snowmelt longer than does a grassy field, thus reducing the risk of spring flooding. d) Windbreaks: Even low level plantings act as windbreaks and re- duce snow accumulations on roads. Wildlife a) Christmas tree farms are ha- vens for a wide variety of bird and mammal species including gros- beaks, sparrows, chickadees, foxes, coyotes, mice, voles, and squirrels. The "edge effect" created by a stand of Christmas trees next to a woodlot or an open field is known to increase wildlife species diversi- ty. Practical Use and Beautifica- tion of Lands a) Use of marginal lands: Many Christmas tree farms were estab- lished on shallow sandy soils and other lands not suitable for agricul- tural food crops. Christmas trees of- ten occupy corners and odd parcels of land inaccessible to farm equip - Not all i.6„:itik.„ ',unti ..+!,cam •1'! lid 'l Itet:•i ✓tt presens go under the tree 7 ,' Here are some suggested gift ideas from "365 Ways to Prepare for Christmas" (Harper Collins) that will not be found under the tree. 941 Delivery of fresh croissants • and coffee from the local bakery every Saturday morning. ill Delivery of one perfect rose to the office every Monday morning for a year. $+Q A gift of long-distance calls for someone with family far away. 98 A winter's worth of fire- wood for a city dweller with a fireplace. goll A gift certificate for spring delivery of a flowering plant or tree for the garden or roof terrace. OLIDAY GR' TINGS Maj' the warmth and wonder of this joyous season embrace you and yours, now and throughout the year. To our loyal friends and customers, thank you for your valued patronage. Davey Construction Crediton 2346447 ment. b) Noise control: Trees reduce and mute undesirable noises by scattering sound waves. c) Greenbelts: Christmas tree farms provide pleasant green belts where barren fields might other- wise be present often close to urban areas. d) Aesthetics: Christmas tree farms not only look beautiful, they provide wonderful natural fragranc- es and sounds. Agricultural / Ecological Benefits a) Gene pool: Christmas tree breeding and culture maintains and enhances genetic diversity of the tree species used, thus encouraging natural pest resistance and benefi- cial growth characteristics. b) Planting: Christmas tree grow- ers plant seedlings each year to re- place the trees harvested. Even with an annual harvest, ninety percent of the farm remains in trees at all times. c) Leaf area: Christmas trees have many more times the leaf area per unit of land area than the grass- es which they generally replace, al- lowing them to be more effective at providing environmental benefits. d) Good use of growing stock: In natural forests, only one seed in one million has a chance to grow into a tree. In intensively managed Christmas tree farms, however, seedling survival is almost 100%. e) Agricultural practices: Other benefits occur from the farming of Christmas trees, such as soil im- provement and reduction of nox- ious weeds. f) Forest resources: Christmas trees are grown for a very specific purpose. When buyers purchase farm grown Christmas trees, they know they are not harming natural- ly occurring forest resources. An Environmentally Friendly Product a) Biodegradable: Real Christmas trees are completely biodegradable and will, on their own, break down and, r4tuin 'their stored 4utrientsccto irk i( ,n ?, \ 1 the o l t'rortl�v�►�ch t�iey came. Extended uses: Christmas trees go 'right on giving long after the Christmas season is over. They can be used as bird feeders, wood prod - (Season's Greetings Many thanks for your patronage throughout the year From Gerald & Scott at Brintnell Construction Ltd. 229-8244 liksitdifattaxiatatotec ucts can be made from their stems, they can be mulched and their chips put to a variety of uses, or they can be used as wildlife cover in fish ponds and woodlots alike. Included with this information package is an article which presents addtional and more detailed suggestions for ex- tended use of natural Christmas trees. Conclusion Natural farm grown Christmas trees are a sustainable agricultural crop grown specifically to help cel- ebrate the Christmas season. Tree farming provides innumerable ben- efits to local communities, not only economically, but also through en- vironmental and ecological benefits as well. Real Christmas trees improve the air we breathe, the water we drink and the sights and sounds of the world around us. They help to con- trol the effects of climatic condi- tions and provide a habitat for a va- riety of birds and small animals. vow May The Season Bring You Wonder Here's hoping your Christmas holds all the magnificence of the first Christmas. Happy holiday to you and your family. HURON RIDGE ACRES Inc. The Steckle Family RR 2 ZURICH 565-2122 !Il le( Why Christmas Is Special to Me By Matthew Johns, Grade 3 Usborne Central I like Christmas because when you awake you smell the fresh aro- ma of cookies floating up the stairs and into your room. When you do come downstairs you're greeted by reds and greens and whites and it makes you feel nice and warm in- side. You look up and you're stand- ing under the mistletoe and you get a big kiss on the cheek. It makes you feel so good inside. On Christ- mas Eve you're so excited when you finish the Advent calendar and read the book The Night Before Christmas' and drink eggnog. When it's time to go to bed, holly surrounds you. I can't help men- tioning that you feel so nice and warm inside. In the morning you run down the stairs and open your presents. There's your , favourite things and you're so happy. You get to play with them for awhile. Then you go and see some rela- tives. I just love Christmas, don't you? R ejoice! ... for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy." —Luise ii, 7.10 May the holy family be a guiding example to you and yours this Christmas time. Thank you for all your faithful donations The Board of Directors and our dedicated volunteers Blessings Unlimited 19 Mairt'3t. 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