December 7, 2013

Chief Gary’s Childrens Christmas

Party

A Christmas Celebration

By: David L. Devaney

The children all were gatheringWith great anticipation

Chief Gary had invited themTo a Christmas celebration

He called his elves from cross the isle

Then lists were given outOf all the kids in Surfside BeachThe tall the thin the short the

stoutTheir numbers kept on growing

moreIt mattered not how much

For Gary and his helpers allWith joy each heart would

touch

One by one request’s would come Each child had a dream

Then magically the elves all sawThe morning sunlight stream

Onto this little Texas townNow full with fantasy

Where hearts on Christmas beat as one

Besides the Texas SeaAnd every child with a wish

Chief Gary would fulfillOn Saturday at Stahlman Park

He’d happiness InstillSo Merry Christmas everyone

From Gary and his crew We hope you find this coming

yearThat all your dreams come true!

‘Twas several weeks before the Christmas holidays……..

And the children of Surfside Beach were asking their parents for special gifts at Christmas time.

Chief Gary heard their cries and put out an “all call” for toys, and treats, bikes, and dolls, lego’s and c.d.’s, and cookies to eat.

“Call the schools, get the bus drivers, talk to the moms and dads, we have to get toys and treats for these kids ....otherwise, the children of Surfside Beach will be so sad!

Stockings filled with apples and oranges, teddy bears and monkeys too…Let’s not forget the hot chocolate, brownies, cupcakes, and gifts wrapped for each of you!

Christmas songs were playing and a movie was too! Sitting on the floor, anxiously waiting, the kids listened carefully to Christmas stories anew!

Excitement, anticipation, and smiles galore………it doesn’t matter where you looked that’s what you saw when you scanned the floor!

No matter what the age or time of day, all of these kiddo’s were here to stay!

Good times, great fun, many laughs, and more to come!

With a ‘Ho, Ho, Ho,’ and a ring of the bell Santa and Ms. Claus gave out gifts and wished each child well!

A Village, Chief Gary, and Happy Children!

It’s all about community!

A Surfside Christmas By: David L. Devaney

With just hours till ChristmasIn Surfside I’m told

Great waves on white beachesDo treasures unfold

And the sea emerald greenDoes its beauty display

As the crabs and sea urchinsAll come out to playThe pelicans soar

To the tops of each duneAnd the winds silent whisper

As carols they croonThen the sunlight does sparkle

And bring forth the dawn

As the angels with stardustThrough the night move along Then the dolphins do glide

In the waves near the beachAs they’re chasing the redfish

All just out of reachAnd the children exclaimTo the fisherman there

There’s wonderment hereThat Surfside does shareThen as the tide settlesAnd turns back to sea

This day they call Christmas Begins happily!

THANK YOU!Many thanks to everyone and

each business that donated time, money, supplies, and their support for the success of this event!

It truly takes a village to raise our children and on December 7, 2013 we demonstrated our commitment, hearts, and values for all of the right reasons……our kiddo’s!

From Chief Gary and his elves:

“Merry Christmas to all and to all a

Good Night”!