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Now's the
time.to thank
.you for .
your.coptinued
good will, and
wish you and your •
family; a.balipy holiday! -
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We're wishing
you all the
blessings of
an old-fashioned
Christmas. May
your Yuletide
be merry and
full of
good cheer.
Thank you.
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This is the 1972nd Christmas
THE NIGHT
BEFORE CHRISTMAS
Twas the night before Christ-
mas, not a present was wrap-
ped. Not a person was ready-fa—
this Christmas
The stockings not hung, but
throwen in the chair. The kids
were in bed, In hopes that
Santa Clause soon would be
there.
When out on the lawn, I
heared such a ro.ar, I sprang
from my bed and went to the
door. '
Then to my wondering eyes
did appear, a littleold driver
on a,snowmobile, With a bun-
dle of toys trialing behind, I
knew in a moment it must be
St. Nick.
As he walked to lie door, he
flung his bag on thq,floor. Then
he left a few toys for the girls
• and. boYs.
His eyes how they twinkled,
as he ate his lunch. His
stomach how huge from all the
punch.
Then I heard him say as he
drove out of sight, happy
Christmas to all and to all a
ggod'
Ken Straughan, 8m
Robertson
A GREAT LOVE STORY
For days' they travelled into
the hills of Judea. Joseph had
made a saddle for the donkey'g-
bacit. Mary rode along beside
Joseph and didn't complain of
the cold wind.
Inspite, of the discomfort,
Mary smiled alot in being with
Joesph and thinking of the
coming child.
Joseph stopped the donkey
and, wondered if he could
make, her more comfortable.
Softly he said "M.%ry you are
so lovely", as he pressed his
cheek against her's.Joseph
took a cloth and poured some
water out of the bag and gently
washed her face, to cool it:
ThVy were near the gates of
Bethlehem.,and hoped to find a
-place.t.2.aky. They could har-
dly see"The temple from the
gates because of the crowds.
Joseph asked at a 'inn for a
room.
"Sorry we're full. up," said.
the inn keeper. "
"My wife is about io have a
child, you must give us shelter
for a few hours at least," said
Joseph.
After much searching they
found a stable. He covered the
floor and manger with clean
straw and laid Mary to the
ground and covered her with
his cloak.
The whole world seemed to
be filled with the singing angels
and they knew. God had
brought forth His great love
into this world.
Cathy Rieck, 8M
Robertson
CHRISTMAS TIME
ON CHAOS TIME
Having a dog and • a cat
Christmas time isn't the best
thing in the world. Beleive me.
Last Christmas we put up
our tree about abut a week
before Christmas, •and in that
time our cat must have climbed
and knocked it over at ,least a
dozen times.
He would paw qt the or-
naments and swat the lights
and once he even managed to
pull a whole string of garland
down. He would climb the tree
trying to play with the bulbs,
and in the •process lose his
balance and fall, bringing the
tree with him.
The worst incident though
was on Christmas Eve when we
were all sleeping.
Our dog goes crazy over,
candy especially chocolates. My
mother had wrapped a box of
chocolates and set them on the
chair beside the tree, hoping he
wouldn't reach them there.
Well he did. When we got up
there were half -eaten
chocolates all over, at; well as
the box and wrapping paper,
shredded and wrecked.
I'm sure my mother will
never again leave chocolates
anywhere near where the dog
can reach.
Laura Morrison
Grade 8
Robertson
THINK ABOUT IT
If you were to look around in
any town, city, or village you
could tell that we are getting
ready for the 1,972 Christmas..
You would' see many in-
dications of it, such as signs in
stores, parades,- and even
'Christmas clothing.
Imagine looking back over
the years at all the different
ChristmasesT.there have been.
Try to Gompare the first Christ
m as . with the one -coming very
scion in the futRie.
1 think the answer you might
find.could maybe surprise you a
Ibit. I feel that with every
'Christmas we have, we get a
'step farther Away from the
original meaning of it,
-With all the expensive gifts
there are for people to buy for
other people it's no wonder
some people just like receiving.
Bryan Durst
Colborne Central
If 1 was Santa Claus 1 would
jump down the chimney...
- Louie Forgett,
' Grade' 2,
Kingsbridge.
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"Hello'to our many friends and neighbors
who have done much
to make the
past year a
memorable one
thank you
most heartily,
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" GODEuICII SIGNAL -STAR THURSDA,Y
WHAT DOES CHRISTM$
MEAN TO YOU?
THIS IS WHAT IT
MEANS TO ME!
What does Christmas. really
mean to you? Presents, candy,
songs, parades and evergreen
trees? Yes, this is what it
means to me too.
' 'But there are other things
about ChCistmas that are just
as important. Now, snow for in-
stance, wouldn't it be queer not
to have snow to whiten and
brighten our Christmas Day?
Green Christmases are not very
common'in Canada and I am
very glad of this! By the tithe
Christmas gets here they are no
longer green but an ugly brown
colour.
People are also important at
Christmas. They are the givers -
and receivers of all gifts. It
would .be terrible not to .have
gifts at Christmas because
there was no people!
Speaking of people, a very
important person at this time....
of year, is Jesus, for whom
Christmas is reall celebrated. ,
There wouldn't be presents,
songs, 'candy or parades at
Christmas ,if Jesus hadn't been
born!
and lost Wisk its
to H my customEs and frl•'fickr for their
patronage during the past Ysir... •
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REETINGS
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SEASON '44-te
CHRISTMAS .
-Santa:has a tummy of. jells, •
And on his sled there are many
bells.
Christmas isn't just Santa and
fu n,
It is about Mary and her son.
Only a few shepherds came,
So I think we should do the
same.
Jesus came to make' us one,
With the Almighly Father and
son.
Tom Foran,
Grade 4,
Kingsbridge.
BABY.JESLI6'
The angel came to say
Mry it's Christmas day,
Your going to have a baby
In our little town today
The baby was born
That very early morn,
And Mary was happy.
Sharon Gaudette
Grade 4,
Kingsbridge.
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4 THE MANAGEMENT AND STAFF O
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May the good cheer of Christmas brighten
every home, lighten every heart. Especially,
may you and yours have a wonderful holiday.
R. L (Bob) McKinley
M.P. for Huron
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ay your holiday be filled with
wonder and all your wishes come
true. Many thanks for your loyal, .
continued support.
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THROUGHOUT THE NEW YEAR
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HARRY WORSELL, Mayor
Reeve: PAUL CARROLL
Deputy Reeve: DAVE GOWER
Councillor: PRANK WALKOM
Councillor: REG. JEWELL
Councilor: ED GIESBRECHT
Councillor: DEB. SHEWFELT
Councillor: STAN PROFIT
Councillor: ELSA r tYDON
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