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Episodes 44, 45, 46
EPISODE #44 Announcer Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to tell you about a hot summer... a HOT, HOT summer... Studio Voice How HOT was it? Announcer Hotter than Jalapeno Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, and Tabasco Sauce all mixed together. Studio Voice WOW! That's HOT! Announcer It was! Ocean Grove was sizzling. The streets were sizzling. The beach was sizzling. The race for mayor was getting hotter every week. So, unless you want to burn your hands, don't touch that radio dial... cause it's KIDSTIME! (music theme) ______________________ Cinnamon Hi. This is The Sandy Pants Cafe. I'm Cindy Mindy, but you can call me Cinnamon. I'm the waitress here. My friends will be along any moment now. But before they arrive, it's important for you to see something else that happened just this morning. It went about like this. Cayenne Oh, I say, this is one of the best summers of my life. When your name is Cayenne Pepper, you can go anywhere and heat things up. Tabasco Yes, Cayenne, you have. But you also cooled things down a bit. Cayenne Cooled things down? I never cool things down. Jalapeno You did this time, your hotness. Promising to fix Ocean Grove's parking problem was a winner! Announcing your plan to tear down the Auditorium and build a parking garage in its place? Woe, baby. Spaghetti Woe, baby, is right! When I a-heard that I a-dropped a calzone. Cayenne Hey, no problem. I pulled a few strings, and now it's smooth sailing. Tabasco Pulled a few strings? Cayenne Yup. I've spoken to some key officials around here, and they changed the rules. Jalapeno They did? What rules? Cayenne Listen. In this election... KIDS can vote!!! Even babies can vote. I talked them into it. Applied a little heat, you know. Tabasco & Jalapeno How do we get the kids on our side? (Cayenne holds up candy.) CANDY? Cayenne Come on '', let's go campaigning. Cinnamon* And so they left... and started giving out candy all over town. Then my friends arrived. All Hi, Cinnamon! What's new? Cinnamon You're never going to believe this. You better sit down. Spaghetti That's a-right. You never a-going to believe a-this. Antonio, Antonio, get ready to a-drop another calzone. Cinnamon Cayenne, Tabasco, and Jalapeno were in here this morning... talking strategy. Guess what? They've changed the rules. In this election, every kid gets a vote. And they've started handing out candy so every kid will vote for Jalapeno! Lilyann Well, of all the low-down under-handed tricks. Cayenne will do anything to win. Grandpa That's right, she will. Steve She'll say whatever she has to. Grandpa That's right, she will. Cinnamon She'll tear down ancient landmarks. Grandpa That's right, she will. Little Wonder Grandpa, you talk as if you know her. Have you had any run-ins with Cayenne before this? Grandpa Have we had run-ins? Let me tell you about run-ins! I knew she was behind this, as soon as Jalapeno and Tabasco showed up going ''. Lilyann* And now with this latest turn, we don't even know who's ahead. Meatball We don't, but I know someone who does. Friends at the Cafe, I have hired a world-renowned consultant. All WHAT? Meatball Here he comes now. The Consultant Grandpa, Meatball, Steve, Little Wonder, Cream Puff, Lilyann, and Cinnamon... This is how it is. When Grandpa and Jalapeno first decided to run, the town was split 50-50. Then when Jalapeno promised to fix Ocean Grove's parking problem, he jumped out to a 75% lead. But when Cayenne announced her plan to tear down the Auditorium and put up a parking garage, Jalapeno's popularity fell back to only 25%. Now that kids can vote, and they're handing out candy, we're back to 50-50 again. In fact, it's so close that we did a person by person poll across the whole town, and you'll never guess what we found out... All What? What is it? The Consultant As it stands now, the deciding vote will be cast by..... Cream Puff! All (Look at each other) CREAM PUFF??? Spaghetti WHAT? I just a-dropped a pizza. Cinnamon Oh, Cream Puff. How special! Lilyann Yes, but Grandpa, doesn't that make you a little nervous? You're winning ... by only one vote. Grandpa No, I'm not the least bit worried. Remember, all summer long we've talked about prayer, and how God's ways are different. It wouldn't surprise me to win by just one vote. Steve But that's not much of a mandate from the populace... winning because of Cream Puff's vote. Grandpa Listen. When God chooses you for something, or gives you a job to do, or calls you to a place somewhere... you go because He calls... you don't need a mandate from the populace. Little Wonder So you're not thinking about popularity? Grandpa No, not popularity, not notoriety, not fame nor fortune... nor what this town's history will say about me... none of these things matter. Cinnamon What matters then, Grandpa? What matters to you? Grandpa The important things... love for Jesus... peace deep in the heart... holiness... following God where He leads, and staying true till the end. That's what matters to me. Little Wonder You tell 'em Grandpa. Spaghetti Keep it up, brother. Maybe I should a-change the a-name to The Sandy Pants Cathedral. Grandpa I didn't mean to preach a sermon. I just believe some things matter more than others. This race for mayor is rather small in the big picture. Lilyann You know, Grandpa, you're right. But I'll say one thing. You sure surprised me this summer. Your way of running for mayor isn't what I would have expected. Grandpa No, but I wouldn't trade it... even if Cayenne offered me all of Hot Stuff Internationale. Meatball She won't do that. But she might offer you a big chunk of the Great Auditorium! Spaghetti If she does, I'll a-put the Hope-Jones a-pipe organ right here in the Cafe. Woe, baby! One a-blast and I'll be dropping calzones all over the place. Announcer And so the collection of friends laughed and learned a few more things, and Grandpa's way of looking at it kept them all relaxed. As for Cream Puff, she was quite content to just sit there and listen. I don't think she had any idea how important she had become. Well, that's all for today. Till next time... All KIDSTIME invites you to The Sandy Pants Cafe!	EPISODE #45 Announcer At last the long awaited election day arrived. All over town people were turning out to vote. It was probably the only election in Ocean Grove history where everyone who was eligible voted. And EVERYONE was eligible. Studio Voice Even little kids and babies? Announcer Even little kids and babies. Studio Voice Woooow! Coooool! Announcer Yes, for the first time that summer, something was actually cool. Everything up till then had been simply too hot to handle. Studio Voice So what happened on election day? Announcer If you want to know, don't touch that radio dial, cause it's... KIDSTIME! (music theme) ______________________ Cinnamon Yes, everyone turned out to vote... which meant they all showed up at one of three places. Those who wanted Jalapeno (who was running on the "parking ticket") voted at Jalapeno Headquarters. Lilyann Those who preferred Grandpa, realizing they might lose their beloved Auditorium, all showed up and voted in Auditorium Square. Steve So... the only ones who voted at The Sandy Pants Cafe were the ones who hang out here all the time. Spaghetti I a-voted for Grandpa first thing this a-morning. I consider it my civic a-duty. That and a-making calzones. Cinnamon I voted right after Spaghetti. I've never voted before, but with the new rules introduced by Cayenne, I feel privileged to participate. I cast my vote... for Grandpa! Little Wonder This was also my first time voting, and to be honest, I had a little trouble reaching the levers, but by standing on a step-ladder, I was able to do it. Grandpa for Mayor! Meatball I wanted to vote, but unfortunately there was nothing in the rules about birds voting, and so I had to sit in my jacuzzi and imagine the day when birds will be allowed to take their rightful place in society. Steve I voted next, and Grandpa after me. Then it was Lilyann and Cream Puff's turn. But before they could go into the booth, Grandpa started telling one of his Bible stories. Grandpa You know, I was just thinking. Sometimes it looks like your losing, even when you're winning. Cinnamon What do you mean, Grandpa? Grandpa Well, you remember, when Jesus died... the disciples didn't really see it as a victory... not at first. It looked like Jesus lost. And yet, it was the greatest victory earth has ever seen. Lilyann Grandpa, why did you say that? Grandpa I don't know. It just crossed my mind, that's all. Lilyann Well, it's an interesting observation, but this doesn't look like a loss today. This is your day to win. Steve Yeah, you're ahead in the public opinion polls by one vote - actually Cream Puff's vote, so as soon as Lilyann and Cream Puff do their thing - the rest will be history. Little Wonder Yes, and I for one will be glad when it's over. This has been a rather HOT summer, with Jalapeno and Tabasco. Meatball Yeah, and Cayenne wanting to tear down the Auditorium and build a parking garage in its place. Cinnamon You were right, Grandpa. Way back at the beginning of the summer, you told us we needed to pray. Only we didn't know why, or how close this race would turn out to be. Lilyann Well, it will all be determined in a few minutes. Come on, Cream Puff. Time for you and me to cast our votes for Grandpa. This is history, you know. Are you ready? Announcer But just then, the last thing anyone expected to happen... happened. The doors to the Cafe burst open... and in stormed THE HOT STUFF GANG!... with water guns! Cayenne All right, don't anybody move! Grandpa What's going on? Jalapeno Thought you were going to win by one vote, did you? Cinnamon What are you doing? Tabasco We're kidnapping Cream Puff! Lilyann My baby... you can't take my baby! Cayenne Don't worry, sister. We're not kidnapping her for long. Jalapeno Ha, ha, ha. We won't even be taking her out of this cafe. Tabasco We only need her long enough... to VOTE! Announcer And while our astonished friends looked on... Tabasco took Cream Puff, our little friend who hadn't said anything all summer... our little, beloved Cream Puff... the one whose vote would determine the next Mayor of Ocean Grove... Tabasco took her... and marched into the voting booth... turned a few levers... and when he came out, the awful truth descended on the scene like a dark storm cloud. Cream Puff had voted for Jalapeno. Jalapeno HA, HA, HA. And it was so easy!!! Tabasco Here's your little Cream Puff. Cayenne How does it feel to lose by one vote, huh? Jalapeno Bye, Grandpa. Tabasco Bye, Auditorium. Cayenne Hello, parking garage. Hot Stuff Gang '' HOT STUFF... WAS HERE. Announcer* And then they were gone... just like that. Hardly anyone had moved. No water had been fired. I doubt if the whole thing took even three minutes. But what a difference those three minutes made. There was a stunned silence in The Sandy Pants Cafe. Finally, Spaghetti spoke. Spaghetti Well now, who a-would have thought it? Cream Puff gets a-kidnapped right here in my own a-store. I would have a-dropped a pizza, but I didn't have one available. Announcer After that no one spoke. Weeks of working together, thinking and praying together, listening to Grandpa... while holding on to the slimmest of margins... it had all evaporated in the blink of an eye. Hot Stuff had stolen the election by kidnapping a baby. It was almost too much to take in. Little Wonder Grandpa, maybe we should go back to the church and pray. Grandpa I suppose that's the best thing we can do. Meatball Wait. Before we go... Lilyann still hasn't voted. We may lose by one vote, but let's not lose by two votes. Lilyann What difference does it make now? Cinnamon Maybe Meatball's right. Let's make sure we've all done our part. Grandpa Yes, then we can pray knowing we were faithful to the end. Announcer And so Lilyann voted, but not with the same enthusiasm as the others. It was strangely silent in the cafe, and all up and down the lonely streets outside, as seven friends made their way over to the church. I suppose it was the darkest moment they had known all summer long. Well, it's not a very nice place to stop, but that's all for today. All you kids have a great week. And remember... All KIDSTIME invites you to The Sandy Pants Cafe!	EPISODE #46 Announcer The day after the election dawned bright and beautiful, and all Ocean Grove awoke buzzing with excitement. Everyone wanted to know who was the winner. That's why they were all listening to the news. Studio Voice What was the news saying? Announcer The news wasn't saying much of anything. You see, we're the news. Studio Voice Oh, yeah. We are. Announcer The whole town was in suspense. But what could we do? So... we did what they all do. We talked to an expert. Mr. Consultant, what do you think is happening right now? Consultant Well, it appears that those counting the votes are doing recounts right now. We predicted this race would come down to one vote. I imagine they're making sure they get it right before announcing the results. Announcer So... we keep waiting. In the mean time, here's a little music for you... (music theme) ______________________ Cayenne Oh, whatever can be taking them so long? Ocean Grove isn't that big of a town. They could have counted the votes five times by now. Jalapeno They probably are counting them five times. Hey, it all hinges on one vote. Cayenne Yes, but I'm getting tired of waiting here on the bus stop. Tabasco Well, it was your idea to stand here, where we would be in full view of The Sandy Plants Cafe when the results are announced. Jalapeno That's Sandy Pants. Cayenne Pants, Schmants! Lilyann Look at them... Jalapeno, Tabasco, and Cayenne. What do you think they're up to now? Grandpa I rather suspect they wanted to stand in full view of The Sandy Pants Cafe when the results are announced. Cinnamon You mean they would rub it in like that? Grandpa Yes, I'm afraid they would. Little Wonder Listen. The news is back on. Announcer Ladies and gentlemen, it appears we finally have a breaking story. Over to you, Mr. Consultant. Consultant After counting the votes seven times, it has been determined that Ocean Grove's next mayor... winning the election by only one vote... is... Studio Voice GRANDPA!!! All In The Cafe (cheering) Yeah! All right! Grandpa, you won! You won! All On The Bus Stop WHAT??? Grandpa??? Cayenne I demand a recount. Jalapeno You can't demand a recount. Tabasco They just counted seven times. Cayenne Well then, who voted for Grandpa? Was it you, Jalapeno? Jalapeno No way, your hotness. I voted for myself! Cayenne All right, Tabasco, was it you? Tabasco No way, your hotness. Cream Puff and I both voted for Jalapeno. What about you, Cayenne? Cayenne Me? How dare you question me? I rule Hot Stuff Inter-nationale with rage and fury. I wasn't going to let Cream Puff cast the winning vote... no, no. When she voted for Jalapeno, that tied things up... you understand?... because I still hadn't voted. It was my vote that was going to determine it, and I pulled the lever next to Pepper with such force, I nearly ripped it right off the machine. Jalapeno What did you say? Cayenne I said I pulled the lever next to Pepper with such force, I nearly ripped it right off the machine. Jalapeno But Cayenne, if you pulled the lever next to Pepper, you pulled the lever after my name. Cayenne Yeah. What of it? Tabasco The voting booth went... Lever... Jalapeno Pepper... Lever... Grandpa. Jalapeno Cayenne... you voted for Grandpa! Cayenne Oh, Nooooooo!!! Tabasco You were so angry, you pulled the wrong lever! Cayenne Oh, that's the worst thing that could happen. I'll probably get demoted from Hot Stuff Internationale. Oh, Nooooo! Somebody take me away... take me away... take me away... (Bus pulls up. Cayenne gets in. Bus drives away.) (Officer enters, blowing whistle.) Officer Hello, gentlemen. I have some things to discuss with you... about stealing votes, and kidnapping a baby. Jalapeno Uh... stealing votes? (fake laugh) Tabasco Did you say kidnapping a baby? Jalapeno Not Hot Stuff. No way. If we found anyone stealing votes... Tabasco or kidnapping babies... Jalapeno and Tabasco WE'D DRIVE THEM RIGHT OUT OF TOWN! Officer Interesting you should say that. I'd like to have a word with you... in the Cafe? Jalapeno and Tabasco Sure, Officer. You first. You first. (Officer steps into Cafe... but Jalapeno and Tabasco leave quickly on scooters) Officer Grandpa, I'd like to congratulate you on becoming Mayor. Now if you'll excuse me... I have a couple of people to drive out of town! (Officer chases them, blowing whistle.) Announcer And so Cayenne left on the bus, and Jalapeno and Tabasco were chased out of town by the Officer. As for Grandpa, he stayed in the Cafe with his friends. And you know what he did? He asked them what they had learned in the long, hot summer. Lilyann Grandpa, I learned there's more than one way to run for Mayor, and that God's way to victory is sometimes down an unexpected path. Grandpa Yes, Lilyann. God's ways are higher than our ways, and His thoughts are above our thoughts. Little Wonder And I saw how prayer is not very visible to the world, but the results are seen by everyone. Grandpa Yes, Little Wonder. Prayer is in the secret place, but the rewards are out in the open. Cinnamon I saw how Cayenne tried to grasp everything... all she could... all for herself... and she wound up with nothing. Grandpa That's good, Cinnamon. What we grab for ourselves, we lose. Live life with an open hand. Give freely wherever you can. Meatball I noticed that just because you think you're hot stuff doesn't mean you really are. Grandpa Yes. Sometimes we have to learn that one over and over again. Steve I saw how breakthrough victories are sometimes preceded by storms. Grandpa Yes, my hip told me there was a storm coming... it was a big one. Spaghetti And I learned that when Grandpa's hip starts a-predicting a storm... then you should buy a big broom... cause you're going to be a-dropping pizzas and calzones all over the place. Cinnamon What did you learn, Grandpa? Did it surprise you at all when they stole Cream Puff's vote? Grandpa It did surprise me.... shook me a little. But I saw that no matter how many times you've been around Auditorium Square, and how many times you've prayed and trusted God in the past, you still have to trust Him for today. Announcer And so the long summer... the Hot Stuff summer... the Cream Puff votes for Mayor summer... finally came to an end, and life around Ocean Grove returned to what we call "normal." You know what normal means? It means the Great Auditorium still stands. It also means... when you visit the Great Auditorium... you won't be able to find a place to park. That's all for today, kids. Hope you enjoyed your stay at The Sandy Pants Cafe. All KIDSTIME invites you to The Sandy Pants Cafe!