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Show WEST VALLEY VIEW Out our Window . . Thursday, Dec. 29, 1983 w . (M Btodlwi Santa doesn't always come calling with a long white beard and wearing a bright red suit trimmed with fur. He called on me last week wearing well-wor- n Levis, Moon of all things a mustache as boots, a ski parka and black as the proverbial ace of spades. And no beard at all. ... ... There was no 'prancing and pawing of each little hoof atop my house' either. Rather there was the roar of a drive pushing a snow shovel. It made its way into my driveway and within ten minutes had cleared the entire length and was free to drive in and out without getting stuck. four-whe- snow-blocke- I Yos, and this Santa was no 'ono night stand' oithor. Day, after day he (or another of his group) made his way up and down my driveway, giving me a gift that was treasured as much as any brightly wrapped package under my tree. He didn't wait for the dark of night but drove up and down the street clearing other driveways as well as mine. f' f i? Santa isn't always a man, either. This year 'he' also arrived in the form of my Madelyn. The two of us can talk, taking out and 'hanging on the line,' the joys as well as the heartaches that come to us all. I was given the release and comfort one always experiences after sharing life with someone 'who understands.' W Santa entered my doorway in the form of my two sons and their families. No St. Nick could have brought better gifts than the treasure of those two men, their lovely wives and . .. my three grandchildren. t No matter what your life style is, when you think of the Sights, Sounds and Smells' of the Holiday Season, your mind harks back to another era. An era that existed, perhaps, before you were even born. The Wheeler Farm is a perfect example of what we think our Oh, they didn't come wrapped in cellophane with bright ribbons, and would laugh to think I consider them gifts, but they are. The children rushed to my tree to find packages 'their' Santa leaves at my home for them. They are too young (and probably my sons are, also) to know that they themselves are the best gifts of the day. WMkk ITfcc moved through the rooms, putting out food, getting the right toy or dish for a chid, and considered how much these as always, at such ocpeople have added to my life. And casions, I thought of how much AW has missed by dying at far too young an age. I homes and lives 'should' be at this time of the year, ond here Shirley will (In our mind's Floyd holds an apple pie be served to guests who eye) sit at the old fashioned table for that treat. And we can only wish it could be us. Howe Shafted - ... Sujkfa, Seututd, Sweffo e the SeaMK said nothing, kept my thoughts to myself, but how I appreciated each person, each act, each loving word, and I smiled as I considered the old, old question of "Is there a Santa Claus?" But I A friendly and atmosphere delightful aroma filled Grandmas house at holiday time in the early 1900s, and Wheeler farm will recapture these memories by holding a Sights and Smells of Christmas open house. Families are invited to come and smell the bread baking in the oven, have a taffy pull and see the lovely decorations. The home at 6351 S. 900 East will be open Dec. 29 and 30 from noon until 5 p.m. Shirley Floyd, director of volunteers at the farm, and her t; assistants, Adele Duncan and answered myself, "Oh, yes, dear ones, there Is a Santa. He is as real as the chair I sit upon, as the house I live And I In. "But don't look for him in the red and white costume. You see, Santa comes in many guises. You must keep your eyes open and not be surprised to find him in Levis, Moon boots, flannel shirts or feminine attire. You find him in youngsters so young that they still man. believe in the lovely myth of the "And, romembor, at times Santa drivos a snow plow and then shovels away so you can reach your mailbox. Yup, there is a Santa and don't ever forget it." Mild-Erec- Strohfield,Vlare preparing First Aid Facts To Help You Accident Proof Your Home Now is the time to take a home safety tour. You can update your family on safety and prepare them for emergencies. Statistics show that Americans are involved in over three million accidents every year in their own homes. Here are some tips to help keep your family safe: Make sure household and gardening tools are handled properly. When not in use, they should be stored safely. Check on poisons. This includes cleaning agents and insecticides. Even dishwashing detergent is a hazard. Keep all such items out of sight and use safety latches on cupboards. Keep pot handles turned inward on the stove to avoid knocking them over and causing dangerous burns. Establish rules about leaving toys and playthings unattended. The unexpected can often cause an accidental fall. Check your first aid kit. Supplies should be fresh and clean. Basic necessities include first aid cream, sterile pads, assorted adhesive bandages, sterile gauze, A first aid tape (rayon, paper or clear), scissors, surgical tweezers, d rubbing alcohol and an First Aid Guide or chart. Its a good idea to post emergency numbers, including the poison control center, near the phone. When falls and scrapes do occur, be prepared with quick first aid treatment. CLEANSE wounds gently with running water, mild soap and a sterile pad. TREAT with first aid cream or antibiotic ointment. k COVER with a sterile dressing. TAPE securely to seal out dirt and germs. Remember: accidents often result from carelessness or lack of supervision. Safety awareness in your family will result in fewer accidents. easy-to-rea- non-stic- O refreshments which will include fruit bread and hot lemonade, reminiscent of the good old days. These women, plus 21 other volunteers, have decorated the home to appear as it might have looked shortly after it was built and a real pine wreath on the door will welcome the visitors. Garlands brighten up the stairway tree in the and the simply-adorne- d parlor is a reminder of days not so plentiful, but perhaps more memorable. Poinsettias add color and baskets of fruit hint of long ago Christmases when an apple or an orange was the best gift of all. Visitors may take a guided tour of the house and hear how folks spent the yuletide long before there were electric lights on the tree or stereos playing favorite carols, and how they enjoyed the simple sights and pleasant smells of home. Tho kitchen was tho family room of tho old fashioned house. The cast iron stove was flanked with a FASHION PLACE MALL MURRAY, rocker, ready for a moment's rest or to rock a crying child. Atop the stove could always be found the 'sad irons,' tea kettles and the soup pot. An apple pie sits in the warming oven and the hot water tank proved the kitchen was Cheese Cooking The most important thing when cooking cheese is to remember that it is very sensitive to high temperatures and to prolonged periods of cooking. Overheated cheese usually forms a rubbery curd and tends to toughen after cooling. "Wolcomo to our homo," It what Shlrloy Floyd sooms to bo saying as sho groots visitors at Whoolor Farm's front door. Tho placo will bo opon to tho public on Doc. 29 and 30 for a touch of tho Sights, Sounds and Smalls' of tho soason. 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