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Show A forum for opinion Wednesday Dec. 10, 1S05 ilivers Cristie Beth Gardner Special to the Lakeside Review believe in Santa Claus, and I know just where he works. At the I , Layton Hills Mall. ' Oh, you might think thats rather crazy thing to declare. a I would have agreed with you a year ago. That is, almost a year ago. had a Christmas wish, too. But wondered if it might be a little late, even for Santa. were ecstatic. Its really him, The line was moving forward, Mom! Its Santa! and David rather awkwardly Nodding absently, I turned to- stepped up and leaned against ward the man in his red suit. Santas knee. Santa whispered Then I looked in astonishment. something to him about Thats Santa--thif WAS OK, you dont have to sit on my It really is, there was Santa, this man was lap, and handed him a certifiSanta. Oh, the padding around cate for ice cream. Then it was his tummy may have been a little Joels turn. A little sheepishly, he fake. (In the back of my mind the sat down on a knee, said a few thought passed through, Maybe things in Santas ear, and stepped Santas been doing the Twenty back down. Minute Workout, too) But evIn their turn, Josh, Stephen and erything else was definitely real. Matt all climbed up eagerly, gave His beard was very real, white Santa a hug, and then climbed and full and flowing. down with pleased expressions on He had a white mustache, too, their faces. and although there was no pipe My heart began pounding. in his teeth, I figured that a svelte it be? How could such a Could Santa wouldnt smoke anyway. man find time to work in busy Bad for the health. the Layton Hills Mall? And if he But is was his face that caught WAS Santa, why choose Layton? my attention. I kept feeling emWhy not somewhere in New barrassed that I couldn't stop York or Los Angeles? But I staring, but I couldnt turn away, couldnt miss the chance. This either. might be my only opportunity. His eyes REALLY twinkled! Taking a deep breath, I lumThey were Santa eyes, sure as bered up the few stairs and could be. I looked more closely, looked hastily around me. Not and there was a dimple in his too many people looking. I checkcheek! I watched how tenderly he ed the signs posted and deterlifted each little one onto his lap mined that there were no age and listened intently. to the de- limits. Then I gingerly eased mysires of their little hearts. self onto Santas knee. I at In December of 1984, around the middle of the month, our family made its annual shopping trek with EVERYONE in tow. It was buy everything you haven't bought for everyone else yet night. We had made our lists, checked them three or four times, changed a few things, and then quickly made adjustments as we learned that what we had planned to buy was no longer available. As we walked toward Mervyns Today (at least I think thats the full name of the store), I noticed p for kids to say the familiar hello to Santa and get their picture taken. I had never een a child actually get his picture taken there, but the camera was set-u- ready anyway. I Guest columnist A lump caught in my throat. I turned back to look at the boys. David and Joel, ages 10 and 9 at the time, were not too eager to sit on Santas lap. But they were eyeing the coupon for free ice cream with interest. Joshua and Stephen and Matthew Letter to the editor Contribution overlooked Oz. However, we feel that your article in last weeks paper (Dec. 11, 85) greatly overlooked the man who makes our productions all possible, Mr. JerReview Editor: ry Vander Does. Since Mr. Vander Does started We are grateful for your pamusirecent our of the Musical Theater Class, at coverage per's cal production, The Wizard of North Davis Junior High three semi-annu- al years ago (the only one of its kind in the Davis School District), he has directed five very successful musical productions. He is a master teacher and musician and we students learn so much under his direction during each of our shows. We Couldnt do it without him and his enthu- - I leaned toward SanI too old to talk to Am ear. tas you? I queried. No ones too old to talk to Santa, he whisRed-face- d, pered back. What would you like for Christmas? Or have I guessed already? Its really not for Christmas, I clarified. Because, as you can see, its not due for a couple of months. But, this time around, do you suppose I could have a girl? The eyes twinkled thoughtfully. o Ill put in a good word for you. And he gave me a reassuring pat m coi$ winter mnm, mpsw ne&s a jm? on the back.... On Feb. 20, 1 lay in the delivery room at Humana Hospital Davis North. With one more push, the head appeared; with another, the baby came. You got your girl! my obstetrician exclaimed. As I held the tiny perfect daughter in my arms, I looked at the eyelashes, the thick dark hair like her Daddys, the beautiful little face. Maybe it was just the exhaustion I felt after giving birth. Maybe I heard the hospital intercom incorrectly. But as I contentedly drifted off to sleep, maybe--juheard the faintest jingle maybe--- I of sleigh bells and a soft Ho, Ho, st Ho! At any rate, Im not leaving anything to chance. Im going back this year to thank him. Alcohol, driving fatal combination Celebrations can bring out the best or the worst in people. Some believe that a party gives them a valid excuse to drink and drive. Others believe their behavior can be justified because they only try to maneuver a vehicle when drunk once a In our view for some be should guests considered the responsibility of the host. Holiday gatherings are festive, but statistics on holiday accidents are sobering. Every year, several deaths are predicted for the Christmas and New Year season and the predictions are all too accurate. Many of these fatalities and related injuries can be at least partially attributed to combining alcohol and driving. Part of the tragedy of the holiday accident toll is that often motorists and their passengers are included. Drunk drivers endanger everyone on the highways, not only themselves. Their excesses affect the innocent as commodatioris over-zealo- year. In reality, there is no excuse for driving drunk. A little planning and some common sense can provide a good measure of safety for those celebrating the holidays this year. Those who have trouble limiting their celebrating should arrange for a more siastic, positive attitude. moderately festive friend to Everyone ought to have a great drive them home. teacher like Mr. V. and we feel Those who host parties credit should be given him for should consider the condition the many extra miles he goes to their of guests when they leave see that we put on a successful the gathering. Arranging rides show! 21 members of the Wizard of with sober companions or Oz" cast even providing overnight ac- well. us non-drinki- ng i 5 We Have The Perfect Gift For That Special Person On Your Christmas List! I SAVE 333 ENTIRE SELECTION k l k CABINETS k 3.00 k I 5- EA 6,000 YARD CONE THREAD IN ANY AMOUNT Reg. $9.49 PORTABLE SEWING TABLE 75.00 EA Reg. $99.00 Who Said Bernina Had To Be Expensive? 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