Trouble at the North Pole

BLE AT TH U O E TR

T R H O N

POLE Special supplement to

December 2019

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Two weeks before Christmas, during reindeer trials Santa hitched up his sleigh to test drive a few miles.

A new crop of reindeer was in training to lead Santa and his sleigh filled with toys on Christmas Eve. There was Jack and Bob and Danny and Bruce.

Johnny and Skip and Aiden and Zeus.

A replacement for Rudolph, though, was not to be found.

Would his red nose not be needed to light up the ground?

Up, up and away, the reindeer did go Santa and his sleigh o’er the arctic below.

Above houses and mountains and frozen lakes, too.

If Santa wasn’t working, he might enjoy the view.

The reindeer were speedy and smart as they flew But how was their landing? Oh, if Santa only knew!

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Practice makes perfect — at least that’s what they say.

If only the reindeer could park in some hay!

But up on a rooftop they must learn to land That’s a much harder feat than on a beach full of sand.

Santa pulled on the reins; their destination would be A pitched roof on the shores of the Siberian Sea. “On Jack and Bob and Danny and Bruce On Johnny and Skip and Aiden and Zeus “Take us in softly and gently and slow Let’s get this right so we’ll be ready to go.

In their excitement, the team failed to stop And the peak of the roof — well, they overshot With a snap and a scream and a mighty hard crash Santa and his team broke through ice in a splash.

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Santa’s favorite cookies are at Hy-Vee!

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The noise was so loud, people woke to the clatter And came from their doors to see what was the matter.

The reindeer were clawing their way toward shore With ol’ Santa shivering in his red suit of lore.

Though he ached and he pained, he yelled into the night, “Someone call Mrs. Claus; tell her I’ll be alright!”

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Sanford Worthington sent a chopper to rescue Santa Claus With bandages and braces and sutures and gauze.

By Ms. Janelle Doyle

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When Mrs. Claus got the call, she sprang to her feet She must get Santa home; there was a deadline to meet!

Remembering the help from Worthington last year, Christy Claus called the The Globe and spoke of her fear.

“Santa is too hurt to deliver the toys To all of the good little girls and boys.

“Can you send some help up the North Pole way And have it arrive by Christmas Eve day?”

The Globe staff, as is usual, went to work rather quick Finding businesses who could help, and help lickity split.

From our family to yours

MERRY CHRISTMAS

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First on the list, Smith Trucking was called With trailers a’plenty, they could handle the haul.

By Brian Mejia

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To ready the fleet for the many miles ahead Graham Tire was called to provide some new tread.

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Sporting new tires, the trucks set to head north They had a deadline to reach — December 24th!

But empty trailers wouldn’t do. There was plenty they lacked.

Donated toys, food and aid all needed to be packed.

All bandaged and bruised, Santa took to rest But it was clear that his elves could step in and do their best.

And as Mr. Claus sat thinking of all of the chores Southwest Minnesota businesses were opening their doors.

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Kozy Heat came through with a gas fireplace To warm Santa’s toes as he lounged on a chaise.

By Sylias Kamm

By Sylias Kamm

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Hy-Vee made up platters of chocolate chip cookies Snacks would be welcomed by the volunteer rookies.

By Ronaldo Guardado

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Knowing Santa’s injuries would rack up some bills, Demuth Agency offered claim forms for doctors and pills.

By Sugey Calderon Ramirez

1234 Oxford Street, Worthington, MN

507-372-2105

agency@demuthagency.com

Bob Bristow

Lori Bristow

Melissa Elsing

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With prices this low, I can buy more toys!

FOOD STORES

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Happy Holidays from our family to yours

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Just to make sure Santa’s hearing was unaffected Southwest Hearing Technologies could surely get it tested.

By Kyra Peil

Find the seven differences between the two pictures!

Answers on Page 18

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With the reindeer enduring nasty stitches and sprains, Veterinary Medical Center donated cones of shame.

By Daniel Lopez Gonzalez

By Daniel Lopez Gonzalez

Happy Holidays 600 Oxford St. Worthington, MN

Veterinary Medical Center

(507)372-2957

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With veggies and fruits and a meat case so grand Fareway filled up a sack with foods fresh and canned.

By Emilios Kelalie

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All of these things were loaded onto the trailers With Jaycox Implement toy tractors and balers.

By David Cortez

Answers to Page 15 puzzle

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With each truck and trailer filled to the brim, Onward the drivers went singing Christmas hymns.

They drove day and night, through sunshine and snow Remembering their deadline, it was go, go, go…

And as the fleet traversed the tundra so cold They were halted by a sign that said “Road Closed.”

Not to be stopped, the drivers called back to base More help was necessary to finish this race.

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Jaycox Powersports answered the call with a deal, They would send a fleet of speedy Ski-Doo snowmobiles!

By Kenneth Vincente Morales

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When the last of the loads arrived at the North Pole Ground Round showed up with burgers and soup in a bowl.

By Calvin Castillo

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A feast was laid out to feed the whole gang They ate and they drank and enjoyed the shebang.

This Christmas was saved, it was clear to see Thanks to the folks who responded with glee.

The more you

GIVE

The more you

GET!

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From our family to yours

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