THE NIGHT
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DECEMBER 20, 2017
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“So THAT’S where Cottage Grove is,” Santa said as he picked up a map. “I’ve gotten so many letters from the good boys and girls who live there that I’ve made my decision. I’m visiting Cottage Grove first for Christmas this year.”
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The elves erupted in applause, anxious to get this year’s Christmas trip started. They watched Santa pack his bags with toys, then helped Santa load them on his sleigh and leave the North Pole. Amid all the excitement, the elves didn’t see that one lonely bolt had fallen off Santa’s sleigh.
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Hope It’s Perfect Wishing you a holiday season trimmed with every happiness! We couldn’t pick better customers than all of you, and we thank you for your kind support.
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Santa flew as fast as his reindeer could take him. Soon he was close to Cottage Grove — he could even see Bohemia Park — but something felt wrong on the sleigh when he started to land. “Noooooo!” Santa shouted as he held tight to the reins. His sleigh started to shake like a freight train, then veered to the side and ... WHAM! ... crashed just outside town.
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Visit the Library for great ideas for the book lover on your list and the proceeds go back into Library programs.
City Offices and the Library will be closed on: Monday, December 25th & Monday, January 1st
Great stocking stuffer ideas for that golfer on your list are available at Middlefield Golf Course. Gift Cards are even available at any amount.
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Cottage Grove residents were climbing into bed when they heard an awful noise. They thought a factory might have exploded, or maybe a plane crashed in town — deďŹ nitely something BIG. They rushed to their windows to see what had happened.
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Joy to the World It’s the little things that make the holiday season so very special, and we hope this little wish for much happiness brightens yours. We know that the kind words and support we’ve received from our friends and customers in this community have made all the difference to us, and we owe our success to all of you. Thank you for your loyal support!
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MayorJeff Gowing quickly called the police to check it out, and they couldn’t believe what they discovered. There was a mangled sleigh, several bruised reindeer, and toys scattered all around. And there, in the middle of it all, slumped over beside the sleigh, was Santa himself with a big bump on his forehead.
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The Cottage Grove police officers rushed to help Santa. “Oh, what have I done?” Santa said. “I crashed on my very first stop! If I don’t get help soon, children all over the world are going to wake up disappointed.” He looked around at the wreckage — the scattered toys, the limping reindeer — and lowered his head.
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Soon more people from Cottage Grove were showing up at the scene, determined to do something about it. “Santa, I can help you with your sleigh,” said a car mechanic. He pulled tools out of his truck and got to work hammering out the dents, fixing the broken parts, and replacing that missing bolt that the elves didn’t notice.
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Other people from Cottage Grove were helping, too. “I can heal the reindeer,” said a veterinarian. “I can fix the bump on Santa’s head,” said a doctor. “I’ll repackage all the toys,” said a shopkeeper. They worked and worked until Santa was ready to fly again!
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Season’s Greetings Here’s hoping your holiday is beautiful in every way.
Thanks for your business!
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“I knew Cottage Grove was a great town,” Santa said, “but I had no idea you could be so helpful and kind. You’re showing what the spirit of Christmas really means — caring for others.” He looked at his watch. “Good heavens! I’ve got a lot of stops to make tonight, but I think I can finish on time. Thank you, Cottage Grove!”
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Twinkling lights, brightly wrapped packages, freshly baked cookies and the giddy feeling that accompanies the arrival of Christmas… As we soak up this festive spirit of the holiday season, we’re reminded of how lucky we are to share it with good friends and neighbors like all of you. Serving you has truly been our pleasure, and we look forward to seeing you again soon in 2018.
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The local people watched as Santa loaded the last package on his sleigh, then took off into the night sky. A hearty “ho, ho, ho” echoed through the streets as he flew over Main Street, then stopped quickly at every house in town to deliver his toys. From then on, Santa would make Cottage Grove his first visit every Christmas Eve ...
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From Our Family to Yours, Best Wishes for a Merry Christmas! Brightly wrapped boxes… stockings stuffed with surprises… fresh Christmas cookies… twinkling trees all aglow… Of all the special gifts the holiday season delivers, we appreciate the friendship of good folks like you most of all.
Thank you for delighting us with your visits this year. We look forward to serving you again soon, and we wish you the merriest of holidays. JIM'S
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... Because Santa will never forget how Cottage Grove saved Christmas!
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Wishing You a Magical, Merry Christmas Thanks for making 2017 a great year for us. We look forward to serving you.
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