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Hints of Harmony celebrate the holidays

Staff photo by Kelly Running

The Hints of Harmony concert in Wawota also welcomed a youth choir who practiced for one week before, but sounded as if they had been singing together for much longer with their beautiful renditions of Christmas tunes. Kelly Running Observer Staﬀ

Hints of Harmony, a musical group based in Wawota for the past 32 years, hosted their annual Christmas Concert on Sunday, Dec. 13, to a full house at the Wawota United Church. Approximately 90 people stopped by to enjoy the musical renderings of the Hints of Harmony and their special guests for the performance. The group pulls in a variety of talented women from the southeast who are passionate about music and singing. The concert began at 7 p.m., with admission being a collection for the Food Bank. The group sang various beloved Christmas carols and blew the audience away with their beautiful vocals. Joining the Hints of Harmony throughout the evening’s performance were young pianists and vocalists who took to the stage. For some young performers it was the ﬁrst time taking the stage in front of a crowd and they handled the new experience wonderfully. Ultimately the crowd enjoyed a beautiful evening of song, which included “Bethlehem Boy,” “O Holy Night,” “Old Toy Trains,” and many more favourites. Following the concert Santa Claus stopped by with a few pre-Christmas treats, which was a hit with the youngsters in the crowd. They were very happy he was able to take the time to stop in for a visit.

Youngsters also performed on the piano while others sang.

See more photos on page 2 Staff photo by Kelly Running

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Friday, December 18, 2015

From front page - Hints of Harmony THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: CANCER, LEO AND VIRGO.

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The Hints of Harmony group based in Wawota and made up of women from across the southeast who enjoy music and singing hosted their 32nd annual Christmas Concert on Sunday, Dec. 13.

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Hints of Harmony celebrated Christmas and youth with their annual Christmas Concert hosted on Sunday, Dec. 13, in Wawota.

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Friday, December 18, 2015

IN FOCUS - The Sedors and The Shriners: a family’s mission to pay it forward.

The 24 members of Carlyle Fire & Rescue do more than put out fires. The team of local firefighters now use specialized equipment to assist their fellow citizens in emergency scenarios which include: motor vehicle collisions, snowmobile rescues, situations involving hazardous materials, and aquatic rescues-including cold water rescues (pictured). For more about Carlyle Fire & Rescue and what they do, read next week’s Observer. (Staff photo by Lynne Bell)

NEWS - Musicon brings Cadets together. COMMENT - Lynne and Kelly discuss Elf on the Shelf. SPORTS - See page 10 for a Big Six hockey update. FEATURE - Check out our Christmas section to see Christmas greetings from local business and stories told by local students!

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Moose Mountain Health Care Recruitment Committee working hard to benefit communities Kelly Running Observer Staff

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The Moose Mountain Health Care Recruitment Committee hosted their annual fundraiser on Friday, Dec. 11. Currently the group is working towards bringing in a fourth practitioner in Arcola and have a few different leads they are following. The Recruitment Committee is made up of (back row left to right:) Bev Grimes and Sheila Sim (front row left to right:) Lynn Brady and Brenda Walter.

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The Moose Mountain Health Care Recruitment Committee hosted its annual fundraising event on Friday, Dec. 11. The event was rather well attended with over 180 people stopping in to enjoy the evening. “We are down this year, some of the businesses who usually buy tables were unable to this year,” Sheila Sim, one of the members of the Recruitment Committee explained. The fundraiser began with cocktails at 6 p.m., followed by supper at 7 p.m., and entertainment beginning around 8 p.m. with Don’t Mind Us Comedy by Saskatoon comedians, Mark Schweighardt and Lee Bells. Also entertaining the crowd was the new local band, Prairie Sun, which took to the stage before supper and following the comedic performance. The work that the Recruit Committee does beneﬁt both the Carlyle and the Arcola clinics according to Sim. This includes three doctors currently practicing in Arcola and two practicing in Carlyle, as well as taking care of a locum doctor working out of the Arcola clinic. “We’re currently in the process of recruiting a fourth physician,” Sim stated. “We’ve been talking to residents who graduate in June, we’ve also been talking to doctors entering SIPPA in January and we’ll see how that goes – the soonest we would see them is in June as well – and we’ve also been in discussion with two U.K. doctors. Those two don’t have to go through SIPPA to come here. So we’ve been working hard to ﬁll that position.” “We’re always in need of interested people to help, there is always work to be done, and we’re a

small group,” Sim explained. The Recruitment Committee is currently made up of Brenda Walter, Lynn Brady, Bev Grimes, and Sim. “This is our main fundraiser for the year and we also participate in the Creative Tables for Cancer, those are the only two events we’re really visible, but there’s always something going on for us,” she said. “Right now we have locums coming in so we make sure the house is cleaned – we don’t physically do the cleaning but organize to have someone come in – then we arrange to have the keys at the hospital for them, and it’s just nice to have a local presence for when doctors come to visit.” “We maintain four houses for doctors in town, all of them furnished, so we’re paying for heat, power, and telephones in the houses, and our group owns one so there’s the mortgage and maintenance on that as well. A few years ago housing was very diﬃcult to ﬁnd so doctors have been appreciative that we have something for them and they’re attracted to the community because they’re houses with backyards and not just apartments. It’s nice to have that security of having a home which is move-in ready because these doctors are all moving from somewhere.” The small group is very thankful for the support that the community and surrounding area has given them. Sim added, “There’s been support through donations and we’ve seen a lot of support of people using our clinics and our outposts: Stoughton, Lampman, Wawota, and White Bear. White Bear has been a great outpost and we’ve seen a lot of support from the residents there. We’ve also been thankful for people reaching out and welcoming the doctors to the community as well; we’ve had a lot of really good support.”

Arcola Daycare Trip of the Month Lottery tickets for 2016 now available Lynne Bell

Observer Staff

If you missed your chance to enter Arcola Daycare’s ‘Trip of the Month’ lottery in 2015, it’s not too late to pick up a ticket for the 2016 edition of the contest. Each $120 ticket not only supports Arcola’s non-proﬁt daycare facility; purchasers also receive 24 chances to win trips to destinations that include London, New York, Las Vegas, and Hawaii. In addition, ticketholders are also entered in a monthly $120 cash draw.

“One ticket gives you 24 chances to win over $36,000 in prizes,” says Arcola Daycare director, Kayla Breti. “And it all goes to help us towards the purchase of our building.” The ﬁnal draw of 2015 took place at Buddy’s Pub in Arcola. The winner of a week-long Hawaiian vacation was (Mrs.) Terry Johnston of Kisbey, while Curtis Glennie of Arcola took home the $120 monthly cash prize. “Now that Christmas is almost here, a ticket makes a great gift for yourself or someone else,” says Breti. To purchase a ticket, call Arcola Daycare at (306)-455-2186.

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Friday, December 18, 2015

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The Sedors and the Shriners:

A family’s mission to “pay it forward” Six-year-old Tayo Sedor’s medical journey began when he was a toddler, and although he is now a healthy grade one student at Carlyle Elementary School, his experience with Montreal’s Shriners Hospital for Children has left a lasting impression on his family. “It’s not only our experience at Shriners Hospital,” says Tayo’s mom, Jenn. “It’s the other families we saw there. For example, on the hospital shuttle, there was a young mom from Toronto whose baby had already undergone 21 surgeries. We got our happy ending, but a lot of families don’t. As a result of what we’ve seen and learned during our experience with Shriners Hospital, we’ve decided to help the Shriners help other families like us.” The Sedors encountered the Shriners after Tayo had been diagnosed with both scoliosis of the spine and a Chiari 1 malformation of the brain. “Basically, his back looked like a big ‘S’,” says Jenn. After he was diagnosed, he was ﬁtted with a body brace that he had to wear for 23 hours a day. It only came oﬀ when he bathed.” By placing Tayo in the brace between the ages of two and three, doctors in Saskatoon (where the family had intially been referred) were attempting to mold the bones in Tayo’s back from their crooked position into a straight line. However, an even more alarming prospect for the family was Tayo’s diagnosis of a Chiari 1 malformation of the brain, which came when he was 18 months old. “He

As a result of his son Tayo’s experience with Canada’s Shriners Hospital for Children, Tim Sedor has become a Shriner and the entire Sedor family are determined to “pay it forward” by fundraising and supporting the Shriners’ efforts on behalf of all Canadian children. Pictured are members of the Estevan & District Shrine Club, of which Tim is now a member. (Photo submitted) was unable to walk or talk,” says Jenn. “And a piece of his brain was compressed from his upper neck into his spinal cord, which forced his little bones into an ‘S’ shape.” “The orthopedic surgeon called us from Saskatoon, and she gave us the diagnosis over the phone,” says Jenn. “She told us Tayo would need brain surgery.” “We were completely overwhelmed with the idea of brain surgery,” adds Jenn. “We’d had our difficulties with Sask Health and we wanted a second opinion.” “A friend saw an ad in the paper from the Shriners and phoned them. We were actually on our way back from a doctor’s appointment in Saskatoon for Tayo, and the Shriners were in Regina, holding their patient reviews. They told us to ‘Bring him and his file.’” “Because we were returning from an appointment in Saskatoon, we had Tayo with us, we had his file with us, so we were ready.” “We had breakfast with the Shriners in their hall and they were so welcoming and warm, she says. “After a few weeks went by, we heard from them and they let us know that they had accepted Tayo conditionally.” Soon the Sedors were on their way to Shriners Hospital for Children in Montreal for the second opinion they had hoped for. “We had a really good appointment,” says Jenn. “We didn’t have to wait, and of course, best of all Tayo was out of his brace.” Jenn says the Shriners do a seamless job of allaying much of the stress for families who are already dealing with the significant strain of having a sick child. “What they do is amazing,” she says. “They pay for airfare for one parent and their child, as well as picking up the cost of the hotel stay. They even have a shuttle bus from the hotel to the hospital, which is where I saw many children who were sicker than my own.” “The hospital itself is incredible. It’s Canada’s only Shriners Hospital for Children and it provides state-of-the-art highly-specialized pediatric orthopaedic care for kids from all across

Canada and parts of North America.” Tayo’s dad, Tim Sedor was inspired to become a Shriner as a direct result of his family’s experience with Shriner’s Hospital. As a member of the Estevan & District Shrine Club, Shriner Noble Tim says, “The hospital is an amazing place, and it really is a hospital for all Canadian children who need it.” “I decided to become a Shriner-which takes a while-because I wanted to be part of a group that cares more than anything about getting the best possible outcome for children, no matter what the cost.” “For the Shriners, cost is no object when people are in a tight spot. It’s just our way of paying it forward. And I’d like to say that anyone who who thinks they might need help from the Shriners for their child to talk to Jenn or I. ” “We are so grateful to the Shriners and for Tayo’s health,” adds Jenn. “But what we saw there really changed us,” she adds. “We saw some kids who had conditions that were far more serious than Tayo’s and we saw some kids that didn’t come home.” “I saw kids that were much sicker than my own,” she adds. “When we got home, Tim made the commitment to become a Shriner and I knew I wanted to join him because of what the Shriners have done for us.” “We’re committed now as a family to fundraising for the Shriners and getting the word out to families who may need their help like we did,” says Jenn. “It’s our way of paying it forward.”

Carlyle’s Sedor family-parents Tim and Jenn, daughter Lily and son Tayo-are now supporters of Canada’s Shriners Hospital for Children in Montreal. The new 207,000 square foot facility was dedicated in August 2015 and is the only Canadian establishment within the network of 22 Shriners Hospitals in North America. (Photo submitted)

NEWS

Friday, December 18, 2015

Weekly RCMP report Lynne Bell

Observer Staff

The Carlyle detachment of the RCMP responded to 123 files from Friday, Dec. 4 to Thursday, Dec. 10. RCMP responded to calls within the Carlyle area reporting two separate incidents of fighting. One call reported two individuals fighting with sticks. Another reported people fighting on a road. Police made patrols, and although the parties involved had presumably dispersed by the time members arrived, the RCMP encourages members of the public to call the detachment if they are need of assistance by police. Alcohol-related offences In two separate incidents, two Carlyle area individuals were fined $360 for having open liquor in a vehicle. Breach of release An individual from the Carlyle area breached conditions of their release. Breaking and entering Members responded to five reports of breaking and entering. Two took place within the Carlyle area, two took place within the Town of Carlyle and one occurred in Manor. Two boathouses, two garages and one residence were broken into, and RCMP believe that some of these incidents may be related to the break and enter spree in the area the previous week. Fire RCMP were called to assist at a grass fire in the Redvers area. Fraud In Redvers, an individual used a fraudulent

credit card to pay for purchases. Impaired driving RCMP have charged two individuals with impaired driving, both on Hwy 9. Two other incidents of impaired driving are currently under investigation. Littering An individual was fined $150 for discarding a burning substance from a vehicle. Parole violation An individual violated the conditions of their parole. Mischief RCMP responded to calls regarding loud parties-one in Arcola, and one in Carlyle. In addition, members responded to five other reports of mischief-all of them within the Carlyle arearelated to property damage and arguments in residences. Motor vehicle collisions An injury collision occurred on Highway 13 near Carlyle. In Redvers, a collision on Hwy 13 resulted in an individual requiring medical attention. A vehicle collided with a power pole and a fire hydrant in Wawota.

In the Carlyle area, a car hit a cement block. There were four other collisions which occurred during this period. Theft A snowmobile was stolen in Manor. This matter is still under investogation by the RCMP. Three additional theft files from the detachment area are still under investigation. Vehicle-related infractions RCMP charged four individuals with using electronic communication equipment while driving, resulting in a $280 fine for each of them. Fifty-three speeding tickets were issued within the Carlyle RCMP’s detachment area, with fines reaching $356. Six intersection-related violations resulted in some individuals being fined $230 for not stopping at a stop sign. Two 72-hour roadside suspensions were issued by police during this period-one for alcohol, and one for drugs. RCMP issued one seatbelt ticket. Members issued 20 vehicle inspection tickets for non-moving matters, including tint on vehicle windows. Police responded to a bylaw issue regarding parking in Carlyle.

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Friday, December 18, 2015

Parading, practicing, performing - Musicon brings Cadets together

Over 150 cadets from across Manitoba and southern Saskatchewan joined together at Canadian Forces Base Shilo, the weekend of November 13-15 for the annual MusiCon event. MusiCon is the abbreviation for “music concentration” and is a gathering of air, sea and army cadets to come together for musical instruction in both the Military Band and the Pipes and Drums. This year’s participants came from 27 different corps and squadrons to the military base just east of Brandon. MB Lieutenant Brent Lowrie, band instructor for 2520 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps, Brandon, was this year’s training coordinator for the Pipes and Drums program. “The cadets are brought together for an intense weekend of instruction to learn, practice, play and rehearse together, eventually performing as a group. This is something many have not had the chance to do,” Lowrie says. “A lot of cadets are in locations where they don’t have enough players in their bands to experience a full band setting so this gives them the opportunity to perform with cadets from all over the province and to experience a larger, broader band environment,” Lieutenant Mark Neuman is the Commanding Officer for 675 Bow Valley Air Cadet Squadron which parades out of Oxbow, Sask. This the first time the southeastern Saskatchewan corps have come to Manitoba’s Musicon, as previously they attended the Saskatoon event. “We brought 19 cadets and 2 staff from Oxbow, 3 cadets from 723 Moose Mountain

RCACS Carlyle and another cadet from Virden. So we had quite a contingent to represent our area. I think this has been an amazing opportunity for them. They get to see the larger picture what the cadet movement is like and what kind of staffing and support system they have to help develop the skills that prepare them later on in life, not only in the music side of things, but just in everyday life skills.” Lt. Neuman recognizes the value in bringing the army, air and sea cadets together. “It is really something to see when you bring all the three elements together here. At home in their local corps they don’t get to intermingle with the other elements. Here they get to see the other uniforms, other officers and to talk with each other and find out what their other element partners are doing in their own squadrons and corps. It’s just an amazing experience for them to see that and participate in it first-hand.” Cadets are between the ages of 12-18 and often have opportunities in their schools to learn and become fluent in an instrument. Many cadets who come to MusiCon are already actively involved in their school, cadet corps or squadron, or community band programs. This annual weekend provides extra instruction in a more concentrated form as the youth are rotated through specialized instruction with their particular instrument and then come together as a mass band, divided into Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced levels. However, there are also those who come out of curiosity. “There are cadets here who have never touched an instrument before,”

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Lowrie states. “This is the first time some of them have been exposed to music instruction like this. Some have played with their school band for only a few years. But also, there are cadets here who are quite experienced and are at the top of their proficiency level and are here as staff cadets in a supervisory position as well as instructing.” Flight Seargent Pearl Barnes, parades with 675 and plays the alto saxophone. “It was really fun here this weekend. I learned a lot about playing the saxophone. And I was really happy I got to be in the advanced band cuz these guys are cool and we played awesome songs!” Instructors are brought in from various places and walks of life to tutor in both Military Band and the Pipes and Drums. Some are Cadet Instructor Cadre officers and work with cadets on a regular basis. Some are civilians and are school band instructors. Others are in the regular forces or are reserve non-commissioned members. Most are professional musicians in their day jobs and are accomplished in their field of expertise in Military Band (brass, reed and percussion), and/or the Pipes and Drums (bagpipes, snare drums, tenor drums and bass drums). This was the first time MUSICON was held at CFB Shilo and it was a great success with

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723 Moose Mountain bass drummer during the military band performance. the perfect facilities for parading, practicing and performing with this many youth involved. Final performance was an in-house concert on Sunday where each

band performed for their peers. The Cadets is a youth program sponsored by the Department of National Defense promoting

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“Trolls” on the internet

The other day I was reading through the comments on an article about how the Liberals have already run into trouble with keeping to their platform. Are there any political parties that have come in after a different government has been in power for nearly a decade that was able to create immediKelly Running ate change? The answer: No. Observer Staff Change takes time. The article addressed the Liberals pulling fighter jets out of the Middle East and opting for a different military contribution, which as at the time I write this has not been released. I personally prefer when Canada acts in peace keeping missions as opposed to being as aggressive as Americans which under the Conservative Government seemed to be the case. The comment from the person “trolling” the news site stated, in reference to our Prime Minister, “He’s anti-Semitic, anti-Israel, as was his Father. And, I would be very surprised if he wasn’t very anti-American… also like the old man. My guess he actually sympathizes with ISIS.” This rather strong statement garnered 15 likes at the time I read it. My first thought, “Really? Just because our Prime Minister would rather take a different role in the conflict in the Middle East he is anti-Semitic and anti-Israel as well as an ISIS sympathizer? No.” Looking at the historical legacy of Israel, I’m personally not sure it was the best decision and would actually argue the world possibly made a mistake in the way they went about creating Israel. It’s not the state of Israel I’m against, I just find that its creation has been a source of contention in the Middle East ever since. The land once belonged to Jewish people, but 2,000 years ago the Romans expelled the Jewish people from the land and since about the year 600 CE Muslim people began thriving there. The State of Israel was simply proclaimed on May 14, 1948, without the people there agreeing to it. In fact they called it “al-Nakba” or The Catastrophe. I’m not surprised that there has never been peace. Palestine was divided up and Israel plunked down. 700,000 people were moved out of their homes and relocated because the rest of the world decided to create Israel. However, that land wasn’t empty; there were people there. It’s really no wonder the Middle East is unhappy with the Western world. Since Israel’s creation there has been continual conflicts with Egypt, West Bank, Gaza, Iran, Iraq during the war over Kuwait in 1991 and were under attack again in 2006 by Iraq, and Palestinian guerrillas based in Lebanon. It’s a place in this world that’s never seen peace. It makes me think there had to have been a better way for establishing Zion because plunking down a country with its arbitrary borders displacing others was exactly the same as what happened 2,000 years earlier. It’s also similar to the partition of British India. This became the largest mass migration of people in history. A series of borders were created and countries made at a whim which didn’t actually follow where people were living. They thought they were giving Hindus, Sikhs, and Muslims their own countries essentially, but the random borders of the countries created issues. So, I feel as though the person who made the statement about or Prime Minister and the 15 people who liked his status may not understand the intricacies of the Middle East and how volatile it is there because the Western world drew up random boundaries without the consideration for those people that were already living there.

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He kept Christmas well Everybody get ready to say a big “bah humbug.” Go ahead..I’m ready. I deserve it. I mean it…you can all say it. I. don’t. like. Christmas. shopping. At all. Seriously. Okay, hit me with the “bah humbug.” It’s not that I’m opposed to gifts. I enjoy the surprises under the tree. My Scrooge-like attitude (don’t cue up the ghost seShelley Luedtke quences quite yet) is that despite our increased access to information and awareness of all the struggles in our world, we continue to buy stuﬀ to excess, all-the-while navigating the ‘what do you get for someone who has everything’ conundrum. According to a 2014 survey, about 9% of American families have done away with the practice of gift giving at Christmas. One of the respondents said it had changed everything since instead of spending time and money searching for presents for people who have too much, they put that money together to ensure everyone had the funds needed to get to grandpa and grandma’s for a family celebration. Another family shared the story of the year the grandparents headed to a bargain store and bought small, funny gifts that were gender neutral. They wrapped them all up and put them in a big bin. At Christmas, names were drawn and one-by-one people got to select which present they wanted. The next year it was the teenagers who asked what time they were going to start the draw. They weren’t looking for expensive gadgets or high-priced clothes. They remembered the fun and laughter over the $2 items. Every Christmas I try to read something from the Laura Ingalls Wilder series, or a book I stumbled upon years ago called “The Biggest Day of the Year: the old-time school Christmas Concert.” What appeals to me most is the scarcity of resources all were faced with, yet the abundance of hard work and imagination that created memorable celebra-

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tions. Foil wrappings were saved all year to be turned into stars and icicles. School boards scraped together what money they could to buy a small gift for each student. Laura Ingalls talked about the excitement of Christmas morning as she shared, “In each stocking there was a pair of bright red mittens, and there was a long, flat stick of red-and-white-striped peppermint candy, all beautifully notched along each side.” That was all she received. That was all she needed. But oh, what appreciation she expressed. I was on the phone with my 20-year old daughter explaining that I didn’t want her spending much money on gifts for us knowing how tight finances can be for our young people starting out. I went on and on about spending less on ourselves and giving more away when she said, “Mom, we can do both you know. How about just letting someone do something to show they love you.” She was absolutely right. The ‘bag humbug” in me was humbled. If we aren’t blessed by the prospect of giving, perhaps we need to look at what we’re giving and why. Whether it is a gift to charity in someone’s name, something handmade, or a Christmas wish someone is hoping for, we will find it a far more meaningful tradition if the focus is on the spirit of giving, and do away with the stress of the giver. In the last couple of weeks I have heard some truly precious gift ideas: a grandmother who wrote a letter to each of her grandchildren at Christmas; a girl who told her dad that hanging lights with him was her favorite holiday activity; and a woman who’s elderly mother wants one thing--to sit and drink tea with her daughter while they watch “The Sound of Music.” The anticipation that can build for those types of things is far more precious than anything run through on a sales receipt. Perhaps discovering the joy of gift giving does require us to be a little like Scrooge; recall the past and the excitement we had as children, allow anticipation to build in the present, and find meaningful traditions to pass on to those will carry them into the future. Nothing bag humbug about that. That’s my outlook. Lynne Bell Reporter/Photographer Office: 306-453-2525 Fax: 306-453-2938 observer@sasktel.net

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Stealth on a Shelf Lynne Bell

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When I first learned about the stealthy significance of the “Elf on a Shelf,” I was in a Chapters store in Calgary and sure enough, the creepy little fella seemed to be the hot-ticket item that Christmas, with stores unable to keep him in stock. The next year, ‘he’ became ‘it’, as the Elf was available to purchase as a male or female version. Then, the Elf was (finally!) manufactured with a variety of skin tones, and soon, the little creature started popping up on my Facebook page (most memorably-and hilariously-in a hot tub with Barbie). Now that I’m acquainted with more young moms in this area, I am witnessing the effects of the Elf’s antics on kids I know personally. I won’t mention any names, but one smart, spunky kid I know in town woke up the entire household one night, seemingly terrified and traumatized by the sight of the Elf in the family home. So I am inclined to dislike this little plastic spy, whose job it is is to keep kids under seasonal surveillance and report back to the big guy at the North Pole nightly, through the month of December. That is, in addition to the Elf’s very presence making more work for parents, as they are inevitably pressured to come up with a slew of scenarios for the Elf to inhabit during an already busy pre-Christmas season. However, in spite of my immature snickers at the Elf’s own seasonal slips on Facebook (see: Elf, Barbie), I have slightly revised my opinion on the little guy, thanks to a high-school English teacher named Stephen Womack. This year, Womack, a teacher at R.F. Staples Secondary School in Westlock, Alberta, became a real-life “Elf on a Shelf” for the junior high and high-school students at his school. As his elf-y alterego, Yukon Cornelius, Womack shows up at the school every morning, ready to surprise students and staff. Acting as “a certified naughty and nice specialist,” Womack has-so far- been found: making snow angels in a pile of flour, on a swing suspended from the school’s (very high!) ceiling, atop a Christmas-wrapped car outside the school, and resplendent in a tux, escorting the school’s mascot at the annual school formal and more...which by the way, can be viewed on the Westlock Elf’s Instagram account, @whattheelfontheshelf. Womack’s portrayal of the Elf personifies the best of the season. He’s giving of himself to spread some holiday cheer, as students and staff excitedly check out whereabouts of their school’s Elf each morning. One student even said he was, “Having the worst morning of my life, until I came to school and saw the Elf.” And there are even attempts to land this particular Elf’s antics on The Ellen Show. With Womack, the Elf’s appearances are all good-hearted fun and entirely without an ulteriorand potentially unsettling-motive, which warms me towards the idea of the ‘Elf on a Shelf’ just a wee bit. However, I’m very grateful I didn’t have “Elf on a Shelf” to contend with in my mommying days, and I’m not certain I’d let the little plastic snitch in my house now. Instead, I’ll just continue checking out The Elf’s activities on Facebook, because two can play that game. Right, Barbie?

Elf on the Shelf a little much Santa Kelly Running Observer Staff

Now I haven’t read the children’s book that tells the story of the Elf on the Shelf, but on the Elf on the Shelf webpage I discovered that it is a “special scout elf sent from the North Pole to help Santa Claus manage his naughty and nice lists.” So, when a family adopts an elf it receives magic, which lets them fly back to the North Pole each night to report back to Santa about the day’s activities. Then they return, sometimes getting into their own mischief that evening after they return, and sits again to watch over the family. I’ve seen photos of Elsa from Frozen having caught the elf in a giant ice cube, the elf has made a mess in the kitchen with flour as they baked cookies, and I’ve even seen a photo of him having set up a barrel racing course to enjoy with a toy horse on a counter. I’ve even been told by some people who have adopted an elf that if the child touches them while the elf is sitting perched there’s a chance they’ll lose their magic and be unable to report to Santa. This seems quite sad, I never asked if they can get their magic back, but I would hope so. What if a kid touches the elf by accident?! Now parents give the elf assistance as needed, if the elf goes to make cookies, the parent is usually awoken by the elf to find all of the ingredients to use and where the bowls, etc… are, which means that helping out the elf can be a fair amount of work for the parent every night. And the elf has to wake the parent up for help, not the kid, because they want the youth to have a good night’s sleep. This means kids will sleep

through the night and will be well rested for the next day. This means that the parent doesn’t always get to have a good sleep though as they sometimes help the elf or sit up worrying about what kind of shenanigans the elf might get up to. It seems like a lot of work for the parent to me. The elf is a little bit materialistic too in my opinion as there is a whole line of clothing for them as well. Elves wear their uniforms and have grown up in the North Pole which means they are resilient in any weather, they’ve already dressed for the weather, so do they really need other costumes? Also, I understand that Santa needs to know who’s naughty or nice, but does he need to know everything that happens in a day? People make mistakes, kids make mistakes, and would it not be stressful if you make a mistake and know somebody is going to be reporting you to Santa. It seems like a situation that would make kids worry about messing up and when you’re a kid you make mistakes, you have to learn from them and move on, but I just personally don’t know if I like the idea of someone always watching you. Before, Santa would just check in on occasion throughout the year at random times without you really knowing when he’s checking in. It means the kid is being more themselves than when they’re constantly being watched to me. However, many people love having their elf around and very much enjoy this new Christmas tradition. I’m just saying for someone looking in on the tradition that I don’t think I care for it, then again I haven’t read the Elf on the Shelf origin story either so I might be way oﬀ in my interpretation of it. And I guess elves need jobs too and these are the jobs Santa gave this particular group of elves.

“I would rather live my life as if there is a God and die to find out there isn’t, than live as if there isn’t and to die to find out that there is.” ~ Albert Camus

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The views expressed in “Seeing things diﬀerently” are for discussion purposes and are not necessarily the views of the writers.

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The Big Six League has seen tough competition this year with teams working hard and looking towards earning a playoff spot in February.

Pee Wee Cougars see busy weekend

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Darren Simons Sports Contributor The Carlyle Pee Wee team played the ﬁrst two games of three games in a row. Saturday they played an away game in Wawota, the rubber match being they won and lost to them previously. Carlyle came out with the victory with the score being 5 to 2 after one, 8 to 4 after 2 and then in the third Wawota came out strong and each team garnered a goal in the third, however, Wawota really took it to us and proved the game is not over until the game is over. We took four penalties to Wawota’s two penalties. The newly minted “Driver of the game” award was shared by

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Hockey, the great Canadian pastime, is being enjoyed by many in the area this year with the Big Six League delivering action packed games. This year the Arcola-Kisbey Combines have come out strong sitting with six wins and two losses, while the Carnduﬀ Red Devils trail with four wins, three losses and an overtime loss. The Wawota Flyers are sitting in third with four wins and three losses, just ahead of the Bienfait Coalers – last year’s league champions – who have four wins and four losses. The Oxbow Huskies have three wins, three losses, and an overtime loss currently. They’re followed by the Redvers Rockets with a record of three wins, four losses and an overtime loss, while the Midale Mustangs sit last in the standings currently with two wins and four losses. The top scorers currently include a top three from the Arcola-Kisbey Combines: Troy Miller has 7 goals and 11 assists for 18 points, Taylor Balog has 9 goals and 7 assists for 16 points, and Brendon Vertefeuille has 6 points and 7 assists for a total of 13 points. Tied for fourth currently with 12 points are Mark Moriarty of Carnduﬀ (8 goals and 4 assists), Justin Lamontagne of Wawota (7 goals and 5 assists), Brennan Wrigley

of Bienfait (5 goals and 7 assists), and Kody Martin of Carnduff (3 goals and 9 assists). Sitting in fifth currently is Brent Struble of Wawota with 7 goals and 4 assists for 11 points. While tied for sixth, each with 10 points, are Raymond Cugnet of Arcola and Keegan Malaryk of Bienfait each with 6 goals and 4 assists, as well as Kyle Rudnitski of Oxbow with 5 goals and 5 assists. The top goalies in the league are currently Rhett Freistadt of Redvers with three wins and two losses as well as a Goals Against Average (GAA) of 2.67. Following him is Adam Jordan of Wawota with a record of four wins and two losses as well as a GAA of 3.07. Adrian Rubeniuk of Carnduff follows with two wins, one loss, and one overtime loss and holds a GAA of 3.18. Jackson Walliser of Bienfait sits with three wins and three losses and a GAA of 3.33. The next action in the area includes a game Friday, Dec. 18, with Arcola in Midale, Oxbow in Wawota, and Redvers in Carnduff; while Saturday, Dec. 19, sees Oxbow play in Carnduff, Wawota plays in Redvers, and Bienfait travels to Arcola. For a full schedule visit www. bigsixhockey.com/schedule2016. html. (Stats current as of Monday, Dec. 14.)

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Caydence Chapman and Cooper Humphries. It should be noted it was their drive and determination that earned them the recognition. Nathan Simons surrendered it after earning it the previous game. Sunday was a home game against a strong Redvers Team. The team came out a little ﬂat being it seems that they had already accepted they were going to lose. We took 4 penalties to their 0, and, let us just say Logan Romaniuk was pelted with more pucks than could be counted. One of our defencemen even commented that he counted up to 12 shots in short order but then lost track being math was not one of his strengths. The “Driver” of the game was again shared by Cooper Humphries and Caydence Chapman. Our next game is Monday in Oxbow. The coaching staﬀ are hoping they play strong regardless of the score and opposition.

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Letter to the Editor The Carlyle Sports Arena Dear Editor, With hockey and skating season upon us, the rink board and facility ice technician have been fielding many complaints and concerns regarding our facility - specifically why it’s so cold in the rink. 1) Why aren’t the heaters on? a. Water has unique properties. It boils at 100 degrees Celsius, freezes at 0 degrees Celsius and melts at 0 degrees Celsius. The ice is formed in the rink by removing heat from the water (on the surface) through piping under the concrete floor and existing ice layer. As the water goes from +1 degree (liquid) to -1 degree (solid) it takes LOTS more energy to undergo this change. The heaters are not on until freezing has taken place - giving the water a chance to freeze more quickly. b. The radiant heaters warm what is directly under them but also spill some of this heat. This ambient heat raises the buildings air temperature. Our building has no way of controlling this rising air temperature. Skating and hockey is actually only played on the thinnest top layer of the ice at the microscopic level. Optimal temps at the surface should be -2 degrees to -5 degrees. When our building’s air temperatures get up to +4 degrees the surface no longer freezes properly causing pucks to stick and player safety to be compromised. c. At the start of a game the heaters are not running because the ice technician is often helping to get the time keepers and referees sorted out, waiting for the flood to freeze and watching to see where the crowd is

sitting. Where the crowd is sitting determines which heaters to turn on and how many, thus conserving energy and maintaining cooler air temps to maintain quality ice. d. With approximately 5 minutes left in the period (7 minutes if straight time) prior to a flood the heaters go off in an attempt to let those areas cool. This allows the flood to set up faster so the heaters can come on sooner. Because of this we encourage people to sit with the crowd, not in small groups of 2 or 3 people. The heaters can then be used more efficiently. 2) Why can’t we be like Estevan, Whitewood, etc.? a) We are not Whitewood or Estevan. This rink was completed in 1968 and was not built with the standards necessary for the air temperatures to be higher. The building would require insulation, the sealing of the interior space away from the exterior, a heat exchange system, a way to control humidity and a larger refrigeration plant. Basically a brand new rink. b) When you compare these facilities you must compare things like building’s age, structure and design. Sask Power did an energy audit on our facility about 3 years ago. This building was found to be one of the more efficiently ran in the province and was used as an example for other rinks of the same class to use as a model. We as a board are quite proud of that fact. Other rinks ask us “How do we get our ice to be better and building more energy efficient?” Respectfully, Michelle Romaniuk on behalf of The Carlyle Sports Arena Board of Directors

Novice Cougars take in Redvers tourney Danielle Benjamin Sports Contributor Our Novice Cougars had a fun weekend playing at the Redvers tournament on Saturday, December 12th. We played game one against Redvers 1 and lost 14-5. In game two we played against Melita and won with a score of 22-0! The boys had fun. Thanks coaches for a fun few games.

Next Cougar action will be on Saturday, December 19th, in Carlyle at the Carlyle Sports Arena when we face off against Redvers Jody at 11:00 am. Come on down and cheer on your home team and have yummy rink food for lunch. Our team also plays on Sunday at 2:15 against Carnduff B, in Carnduff. Go Cougars Go!

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Happy Holidays The last day of classes before Winter Break is Friday, December 18. The ﬁrst day of classes in 2016 is Monday, January 4. The Mosaic Meal (Potluck) will again be held on the last day before the break, Friday, December 18. Each student is asked to bring enough food for 5 - 6 people according to the grade’s category (see below). The food is to be brought on the Friday, between 11:30 AM and 11:55 AM. Warming up the food at school is not possible, so please bring it ready to serve. The meal starts at noon. The categories are: Grade 7, Chinese food; Grade 8, Mexican food; Grade 9, Italian food; Grade 10, Ukrainian food; Grade 11, appetizers; Grade 12, desserts; Grade 7-12 Filipino students, Filipino food. Please remember that our school is “nut free.” Food Bank donations have also started to come in. The class which brings in the most food items, eats ﬁrst at the Mosaic Meal. Last year the school brought in over

5600 items for the Foodbank. So far this season, the students have brought in over 3500 items. Cougar Basketball is set to kickoff for its second season this January, when our boys will begin hosting rival teams at Gordon F. Kells High School. If you are a passionate fan of the game and want to get involved in the revival of basketball in our town, contact Mr. Broccolo at 861-4265 to learn how you can take part. Help is needed for officiating, coaching, and sponsorship. Parents are reminded to continue to use the Home Logic Parent Portal to keep up with their children’s grades and attendance. Parents can contact the school for information about how to set up access. All your school news can be found on the GF Kells website on the Southeast Cornerstone School Division website under the “schools” tab. (http:// www.cornerstonesd.ca/school/ GFKells) Please check it out. From the students and staff of GFK, have a safe and happy holiday!

Initiation Cougars start December on a winning note Colleen Getten Sports Contributor The Initiation Cougars started December oﬀ with a win against the Rockets when they traveled to Redvers on Saturday December 6th. Carlyle had back to back games this past weekend winning at home

versus Kipling on Saturday December 12th and suﬀered a loss on Sunday December 13th while on the road against Carievale. The Carlyle Initiation Cougars next game in Sunday December 20th at 12:00pm at home with a rematch versus Carievale.

Busy schedule for Atom Cougars Danielle Benjamin Sports Contributor The Atom Cougars had a busy Saturday, December 12th, when we played 3 games in the Moosomin Rangers tournament. We played at 12:45, 3:15, and 5:45, and were super tired after playing three games of two twenty ﬁve minute straight time periods. Game 1 vs Redvers 2 - won 9-4

Game 2 vs Whitewood - lost 4-3 Game 3 vs Redvers 1- lost 10-6 Our team played well and had a lot of fun. Next Atom Cougar action is this Friday night, December 18th, when we face off against Redvers 2 at 5:00 pm in Redvers. On Saturday, we play in Carnduff against Carnduff 1 at 1:00 pm. Go Cougars Go!

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Saturday 11:00 a.m. FOX College Basketball Wichita State at Seton Hall. (HD) FS1 College Basketball Auburn at Xavier. TSN2 College Basketball Utah vs. Duke. 12:00 p.m. CBS College Basketball CBS Sports Classic — North Carolina vs. UCLA. (HD) 1:00 p.m. FS1 College Basketball Northwestern at DePaul. NBA NBA D-League Basketball Delaware 87ers at Raptors 905. 2:30 p.m. CBS College Basketball CBS Sports Classic — Kentucky vs. Ohio State. (HD) 6:00 p.m. NBA NBA Basketball Charlotte Hornets at Washington Wizards. 7:00 p.m. FS1 College Basketball Oklahoma State vs. Florida.

SPORTS TV TSN NBA Basketball Los Angeles Clippers at Houston Rockets.

8:00 p.m. FS1 College Basketball North Texas at Creighton.

Sunday 11:00 a.m. FS1 College Basketball NJIT at St. John’s. 12:00 p.m. NBA NBA Basketball Minnesota Timberwolves at Brooklyn Nets. 1:30 p.m. FS1 Women’s College Basketball Arkansas vs. Texas. 2:30 p.m. NBA NBA D-League Basketball Teams TBA. (Taped)

TSN2 NBA Basketball Philadelphia 76ers at Cleveland Cavaliers. 4:00 p.m. FS1 Women’s College Basketball Oklahoma vs. Texas A&M. 5:30 p.m. NBA Euroleague Basketball FC Bayern Munich vs. Panathinaikos Athens. (Taped) 8:00 p.m. NBA NBA Basketball Sacramento Kings at Toronto Raptors. (Same-day Tape)

Monday 6:00 p.m. FS1 College Basketball Chicago State at Marquette.

Tuesday 6:00 p.m. FS1 College Basketball Delaware at Villanova. 6:30 p.m. TSN NBA Basketball Dallas Mavericks at Toronto Raptors. 8:00 p.m. FS1 College Basketball George Washington at DePaul. 10:30 p.m. TSN2 NBA Basketball Dallas Mavericks at Toronto Raptors. (Same-day Tape)

Wednesday 6:00 p.m. TSN NBA Basketball New York Knicks at Cleveland Cavaliers. 7:00 p.m. FS1 College Basketball Las Vegas Classic, 3rd Place Game: Team’s TBA. 9:30 p.m. FS1 College Basketball Las Vegas Classic, 1st Place Game: Team’s TBA.

TSN NBA Basketball Utah Jazz at Golden State Warriors.

Drew Brees leads the New Orleans Saints against the Detroit Lions Monday on TSN.

Friday, December 18, 2015

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2:30 p.m. TSN2 College Football Famous Idaho Potato Bowl — Akron vs. Utah State. 6:00 p.m. TSN2 College Football Marmot Boca Raton Bowl — Toledo vs. Temple.

11:00 a.m. ABC College Football Air Force Reserve Celebration Bowl — Alcorn State vs. North Carolina A&T. (HD) 1:00 p.m. TSN2 College Football Gildan New Mexico Bowl — Arizona vs. New Mexico. 2:30 p.m. ABC College Football Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl — BYU vs. Utah. (HD) 4:30 p.m. TSN2 College Football Raycom Media Camellia Bowl — Ohio vs. Appalachian State. 7:25 p.m. SPONET NFL Football New York Jets at Dallas Cowboys. 8:00 p.m. TSN2 College Football R and L Carriers New Orleans Bowl — Arkansas State vs. Louisiana Tech.

Sunday 12:00 p.m. CTV Teams TBA. CBS NFL Football Tennessee Titans at New England Patriots. (HD) FOX NFL Football Buffalo Bills at Washington Redskins. (HD) 3:00 p.m. TSN NFL Football Teams TBA. 3:25 p.m. CBS NFL Football Denver Broncos at Pittsburgh Steelers. (HD) 3:30 p.m. CTV NFL Football Teams TBA. 7:20 p.m. NBC NFL Football Arizona Cardinals at Philadelphia Eagles. (HD) TSN NFL Football Arizona Cardinals at Philadelphia Eagles.

Monday 7:15 p.m. TSN NFL Football Detroit Lions at New Orleans Saints.

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Answers: 7) Four (1970, 1974, 1975 and 1977) 6) Quarterback Norm Snead, wide receiver Bob Grim, running back Vince Clements and first-round draft picks in ’72 and ’73

1) Who quarterbacked the Minnesota Vikings to victory in their first-ever game on Sept. 17, 1961? 2) What future Pro Football Hall of Famer coached the Vikings in their first six seasons? 3) What Vikings defensive lineman once returned a fumble the wrong way for a safety in 1964? 4) What Vikings quarterback was the subject of an unusual “trade” between NFL and CFL teams in 1967? 5) What native Minnesotan and former CFL coach led the Vikings to 11 division titles from 1968 to 1980? 6) Whom did the Vikings give up to reacquire Fran Tarkenton from the New York Giants in 1972? 7) How many Super Bowls have the Vikings played in? 8) In what is considered one of the worst trades in NFL history, the Vikings in 1989 traded five players and eight draft picks to the Dallas Cowboys for what highly regarded running back?

8) Herschel Walker

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Recently, 10 firefighters from Carlyle Fire & Rescue-Brock Andrew, Adam Bee, Eric Brown, John Brownlee, Taylor Hoey, Rob Klassen, Michelle Orsted, Jordan Simmons, Chris Spry and Travis Van Meer- participated in cold water rescue training at the Merit Ford dugout near Carlyle. “We do train on a regular basis,” says Fire Captain Rob Klassen. “We’re not just a bunch of guys doing it by the seat of our pants. It’s a large commitment-with practice times and our regular meetings. But we need to respond to calls 365 days a year, seven days a week. And what we do, we take very seriously.” Here, members put on cold-water rescue suits, which allow them to immerse themselves in frigid waters long enough for them to lift a victim to safety.

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Squad members from Carlyle Fire & Rescue ready themselves to undertake cold-water rescue training, on Tuesday, Dec. 1. The training-which was held at the Merit Ford dugout near Carlyle-was held after dark and began with firefighters cutting a hole in the foot-deep ice surface, immersing themselves in the freezing water and carrying out mock rescues under extreme conditions. Before the exercise, members of the squad were reminded to follow safety procedures before any rescue. “It really is about safety first,” says Fire Captain Rob Klassen. “We have to make sure we’re protected ourselves, because if we put ourselves at risk, then we can’t do our job-which is helping other people.”

Firefighter Chris Spry and son Damien pause for a photo in the Carlyle Fire Hall before Chris heads out for cold-water rescue training. As one of Carlyle Fire & Rescue’s 24 members, Spry-like his fellow squad members-has to be ready for calls that include extinguishing grass and structure fires, responding to motor vehicle accidents, dealing with situations involving hazardous materials, snowmobile rescues and aquatic rescues. “”We really do a bit of everything,” says Fire Captain Rob Klassen. “And the satisfaction comes from helping our community.”

Firefighters repack a “throw bag,” which is a bag packed with nylon rope. If an individual is trapped in water, but is conscious and able to move, rescuers will first toss them the bag and once they grab it, firefighters can pull them safely to shore. “It’s our first line of defence,” says Fire Captain Rob Klassen. “And if they’re able, it allows us to get someone out of the water and onto shore as quickly as possible.”

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LOCAL NEWS

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Mother Nature has given a very nice fall and into the winter---however, we have had a taste of rain, ice, snow and trees coated with their white jacketslessons we have had drive slow, watch your step and enjoy life. Gerry and Halina Hourd travelled to Yorkton on Saturday to visit with Gerry’s brother Edward who had surgery recently and his wife Bernie. They continued on to Foam Lake for an early Christmas gathering with Halina’s family. The two granddaughters Brooklyn (2) and Katelynn (3 months) were there and filled everyone’s faces with smiles and hearts with love. They had a great weekend. December 11th to 15th, Stewart and Connie Dayle enjoyed having their daughter Danielle from Regina, granddaughter Ava and grandson Porter Frank (his first visit). They also visited with other family members especially great grandparents Doug and Dell Dayle. Living in a small town-some folks think there is nothing to do however, this past while it has been a busy place with a bingo last Monday. Winners: Lillian Hardy, Esther and Joe Barsi, Gloria Bourhis, Dee Brickley, Della Szilagyi, Agnes and Marvin Hyde, Pat Heines, Ashlyn Dovell. Carla Dovell won the 50/50 draw. A number of door prizes were won, thanks to everyone who took part in the evening and a special thanks to our visitors. The Kennedy Langbank school had their Santa Day, when the community was invited to attend, yes, some of the seniors had their photos taken with Santa. Music was supplied by David and Heather McMillan, children had a chance to do Christmas shopping for their parents, sleigh rides were for everyone, hot dogs and goodies were free for the taking. A great afternoon for all. The old time dance was also held on Saturday, there was a fairly good crowd, everyone had a great time - a couple of small children enjoyed the afternoon learning to do some of the dances. Janet Kessler of Kipling and Beth Miller of Moosmin shared the 50/50 draw, a number of folks enjoyed winning the spot dances, Jerry Kessler, Adeline Markle, Bob and Marion Hourd, Stewart Lawrence, Jeannette Poirier. Again there was lots of food and the music was great. Watch for posters for the upcoming dance in January. The United Church had their Blue Christmas service which was well attended, both the United Church and Catholic Church held their Christmas potluck dinners and nativity presentations this past Sunday. Take time to have a tour around the village to view the decorations at the homes and especially the memory gardens. There were a number of folks from Kennedy who attended the “Hints of Harmony” Christmas program at Wawota on Sunday evening which was held in the United church (the first time I have been there, what a great investment, hours of planning, collecting money, etc. a very worthy project). The evening included a number of younger folks taking part, the singing was awesome, thanks for the entertainment and thanks to Santa for his visit. The young folks certainly enjoyed his visit and they were all given a gift. This year seems to be filled with donations for food and clothing for the needy, in Kennedy the response has been very good.

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Many family members and friends of the late Ken Colborn gathered at the Wawota Town Hall on Friday, Dec. 11 to pay their respects. Ken had passed away on Dec. 6 at the age of 84 years. Ken was an active member of the community, served in the Korean War and was involved in the Legion and the Museum. He and his wife of 60 years Joan were active members of the Free Methodist Church. A private family interment took place at Sunset Gardens in Moosomin. The Lions Club of Wawota hosted the seniors once again at a supper held on Tuesday, Dec. 8. This was the 47th annual Christmas meal supplied by the Lions. Nicki Ford and Mark Humpheries entertained after the meal. What a great Christmas gift this is and as far as I am concerned it was the best yet!! The Hints of Harmony held their annual Christmas Concert at the United Church last Sunday. This is always a well attended event with not only the Hints musical talent but several younger singers and players. I heard that Santa Claus was also in attendance!! Sunday, Dec. 13 the church bulletins were dedicated to the late Shelly Corkish. Shelly passed away last December and although she was only in her forties she had contributed her time and energy to many causes. She worked especially hard as a member of the Raise the Rafters group and the completion of our new sanctuary is partly due to her commitment. For this we give thanks!! So many books, so little time. Last July I ordered Harper Lee’s book, “ Go Set a Watchman” and finally received it this past week. I have just started to read it and plan on reporting on it when I am finished. The story thus far is interesting but perhaps the history of the book in more interesting. Apparently Harper Lee wrote this story in the 1950’s and when she submitted it to the publishers, it was refused. Later she wrote ,”To Kill a Mockingbird” which was published and became well known world wide. In 2014 this transcript, which was thought to be lost was discovered and it was published in 2015. Although it was written first, it is the story of the children from “To Kill a Mockingbird” as grown -ups. So it makes sense to read ,”Go Set a Watchman” only after you have read ,”To Kill a Mockingbird”.

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cember 9. The following persons will be this year’s cast members – Tim Cowan, Wes Smith, Rachelle Smith, Shanna Carriere, Margaret Peet and Tracy Praski. Good Luck to these actors/actresses as they prepare for the production. On Saturday, December 12 the drama tickets went on sale at the Hall. There were approximately six waiting (since the wee early hours of the morning) for the tickets to arrive and begin their sales. They are still a popular item to purchase and a great Christmas gift for that something special. Shelly and Ainsley Cowan spent December 12-13 visiting in Minot with the Nilsen family and doing some shopping.

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Word was received of the death of Clifford Barber of Shannavon, SK who passed away on December 7, 2015 at the age 71. Cliff was the son of Pauline Barber (Carnduff). He was predeceased by his father Garnett (2000), brother Wayne (1990), sister Valerie (1967) and nephew Jason (2005). Sincere sympathy is extended to his wife Marie and son Tim (Grand Prairie, AB) and family. Condolences are also extended to all other Barber family members. Act One Productions held their auditions for the play “A Party to Murder” on Wednesday, De-

Friday, December 18, 2015 We have now had a taste of winter, the white blanket is covering everything, but temperature wise - it’s not bad at all (as long as the wind stays away). One shouldn’t complain too much though as we could have had a month or more, so this has surely helped to shorten the season. One more week and it will be oﬃcially winter by the calendar – sure hope it that doesn’t bring the real cold temperatures. El Nino is much appreciated right now, should help to dry out the ground and maybe one can get back to farming all their land. I do believe that this is the last week of school before the holidays, so one will be busy – with attending Christmas concerts and getting things done around home before the little ones are there to lend their helping hands. Oh time does ﬂy by so quickly – we’ll soon be saying goodbye to the whole year. Just a reminder to please call me (306-443-2496) or text (306-485-8561) or e-mail (g.cowan@ sasktel.net) with your news, I greatly appreciate all the help you provide. Until next time – Keep smiling – Think positive – Drive safely and Take care.

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NEWS

Friday, December 18, 2015

Eli Barsi brings holiday cheer to Moose Mountain Lodge

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who took their time to help us celebrate the life of SANDRA EMILY WILSON. It means more than words can ever express. Your presence at the celebration, cards and flowers show support and love to her and our family. We would like to acknowledge those family and friends for the help and support at the farm this past summer. We would also like to send a special thanks to

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wonderful and compassionate. A big thanks to the Redvers Activity Centre for preparing the abundance of food and drinks. As well as the Redvers Fire Department for setting up and tearing down at the Legion. From: Kelvin Rutten, Greg and Lindsay Wilson, Corey Wilson & Brittney Wilson.

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Country recording artist, Eli Barsi, who grew up north of Carlyle in Kennedy and now calls Moosomin home, stopped by the Moose Mountain Lodge on Wednesday, Dec. 9. Barsi, a country singer, was well enjoyed by the residents as she shared with them her original country songs, original Christmas songs, and covers of old favourites. All residents were tapping their toes are keeping time by tapping their fingers or hands lightly on tables. While performing, Barsi also impressed many residents with her yodelling abilities. Her performance was a nice way to bring holiday cheer to the residents at Moose Mountain Lodge. The performance at the lodge followed her Hometown Christmas held in Kennedy on Friday, Dec. 4, and Saturday, Dec. 5. MissingDanita

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TOWN OF CARLYLE NOTICE OF INTENTION Public Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Town of Carlyle pursuant to Section 207 of the Planning and Development Act, 2007, intends to pass a bylaw to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 2010-06, as hereinafter provided. It is proposed to amend said Zoning Bylaw as follows: Proposed Parcel A, SW ¼-7-8-W2M be rezoned from Future Urban Development (FUD) to Community Service (CS)

The Bylaw may be inspected by any interested person at the Town Office on any day, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Written submissions respecting the Bylaw will be considered by the Council on the 6th day of January, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. in the Town Office Council Chambers. Dated at Carlyle, Saskatchewan, this 3rd day of December, 2015.

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NEWS The View from the desk of Marga Cugnet, CEO, Sun Country Health Region

Friday, December 18, 2015

Arcola Buck Night honours Darlene Chapman

Gratitude is in Season!

2015’s Arcola Buck Night at Prairie Place Hall also boasted the event’s largest attendance to date, in honour of ABN member Darlene Chapman-who sadly passed away in October 2015. Committee members Brenda Milligan (left) and Lindsay Brownridge (right) are pictured here, and Milligan says, “Darlene and her husband Jeff have been part of ABN for 15 years. In July 2014, Darlene was diagnosed with breast cancer and in October 2015, she lost her battle. Proceeds from this year’s event will go to the Chapman family as well as the ‘Look Good, Feel Better’ program.”

Some hae meat and canna eat, And some wad eat that want it; But we hae meat, and we can eat, Sae let the Lord be thankit.-- The Scots Selkirk Grace. The previous saying is a simple prayer from a simpler time, intended to give thanks to a higher power for meeting simple desires. It’s a notion I especially like to remember at Christmas, the season when we may overindulge in food and drink and gift-giving and sentimentality and emotion. If we’re not giving, we’re receiving and if we’re doing neither we often feel deprived. Christmas and the holiday season can be a tough time for people with little and equally difcult for people with a lot if the expectations are very high. I have three wishes for this Christmas: A little moderation of the expectations, a little moderation of the indulgences, a little moderation of the emotions. The residents of this part of the province are among the most fortunate in the world. Despite some economic difculties in some corners, we are relatively prosperous and very peaceful. For the most part, we have good food, warm homes, family, friends and acquaintances. We are out of the line of re when it comes to the violence and warfare experienced in so many other parts of the world. We even have enjoyed an incredible period of good weather this fall. It has been a very good year. Let us focus on giving, especially to those with challenges, and being good neighbours, rather than receiving. During this joyful season, members of the Sun Country Regional Health Authority, the Leadership Team, Staff and Physicians of Sun Country Health Region send you the warmest wishes for this festive season and all the best as we approach the New Year.

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Grades 5 & 6 Manor CLASSIFIED School Christmas Seed & Feed stories

PUBLIC NOTICE: The Carlyle Observer will not knowingly NUVISION COMMODITIES. St. accept advertising for baby Jean MB. Buying feed grains, cribs manufactured prior to the wheat, barley, peas, off grades 1986 when new regulations Caydence C., grade 6 fall grain. 204-758-3401 or 204came into effect concerning, This is the story of the best Christmas ever. It 746-4028. in particular, mattress support _____________________ 5-* ran started when Shay-lynne downstairs and found stability. For specific information priorwhere to purchase, contact 975an empty space under the tree she expected HEATED CANOLA 4028had - Products Safety. her presents to be. Shay-lynne no idea whee WANTED!! ____________________ 52-* her Christmas presents were, maybe her Christmas - GREEN CANOLA - SPRING present wasTHRASHED too big to go under the tree. Shay- DAMAGED CANOLA lynne said, “Where is my Christmas presents?” As FEED was OATS Shay-lynne looking around the house, she saw WANTED!! a white pompom and heard a noise. The noise was • BILLBOARDS - BARLEY, OATS, WHT coming from the living room. Shay-lynne and her • TRUCK LETTERING - LIGHT OR TOUGH family had their stockings up, but noticed that they • OILFIELD SIGNS - SPRING THRASHED • BANNERS, ETC. were gone. Then Shay-lynne heard a big BOOM, it HEATED FLAX WANTED!! came from the chimney. So Shay-lynneWinston went back to bedHEATED and fellPEAS asleep. In the morning577-2237 when ShayHEATED LENTILS lynne woke up, she went down to the living room ____________________ 39-* "ON FARM PICKUP" and a Westcan big present the SALE: tree with ShayScooter - 2009 Feedwas underFOR lynne’s name on it. Shay-lynne screamed “Santamade battery powered Scooter & Grain by Invacare. Model: Claus1-877-250-5252 came” and he ﬁlled our stockings too!Pronto M61 with Surestep. Includes joystick, 2 batteries and manuals. Like _________________ swna1x Hannah L., grade 6 new condition. A good price at This is the story of the best Christmas It $2,500.00. Phoneever. 485-7691. Will deliver within reasonable started whenLivestock Hannah ran downstairs and found range. an empty space under the tree where she expected Best of the Breeds ___________________ 41-4 her presents to be. I thought for a second, where Bull Sale Butcher Supplies, Leather & areSunday, my presents? felt sad, Craft so I went toand wake myConMarch 24I2PM Supplies Animal parents, but Livestock they were not in I gotGet scared, so trolbed! Products. your Halfords Parkland FREE Market I ran to the telephone but it128 waspage ripped outCATALOG. of the 1-800-353-7864 or look Email:for Leross,know SK what to do, wall! I didn’t should I go order@halfordhide.com. Visit 65 bulls on offer them or stay where it is safe.ourI then heard a thump, Web Store: Simmental, Gelbvieh, thump, thump, someone was at the door. I looked www.halfordsmailorder.com Charolais ________________ ccn41-5x out the to see who it was and seen that it Redwindow Angus, Black WRECKING TRUCKS was my sister, Mackenzie, who looked frozen like all Angus all models ..Dodge.. Yearlings & Two-year an icicle. She was so cold! I makes, ran as fast as I could to GMC..Ford..Imports. Lots of olds open the door, but it was froze I cranked the 4X4 shut. stuff...Diesel..Gas.. Trucks Bullscould for heat,Top soQuality the door thawupout. It worked. I told to 3 tons.. We ship anywhere. the Purebred Breeder CALL 306-821-0260 Bill... Kenzie to come in, but she needed help so I picked and Commercial (lloydminster) reply text.....eher up and brought her in. I asked her where Mom Cattleman mail...call blackdog2010doc@ andView Dadcatalogue were and she said,hotmail.com... at work. I asked whysame online We ship at www.buyagro.com at work and she said because only December dayit’s bus..dhl...transport _________________ swna1x 24th! _________________ zone1x

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White Bear Education Complex Christmas submissions

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This is Rudolph and snowflakes

Owen Sammy-McNair, grade 1

Rolen Standingready, grade 1

Santa Clause, a tree, presents Shayd Lonethunder, Kindergarten

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Carlyle Elementary School grades 3 and 4 Elf for Hire! My name is Brityn and I think that I would be the perfect elf for Santa. I love feeding reindeer but I do not like to be the pooper scooper. I do not mind making toys, but I don’t really like looping bows. I like listening to Christmas music while I wrap Christmas presents. I love Christmas, it is my favourite holiday. I am a good helper. I love to eat cookies, I could help Santa gobble them! I think that most of all, I would be a great elf because I would help Mrs. Claus bake cookies. My name is Callin and I think that I would be the perfect elf for Santa. I would be a good elf because I like Christmas. Also, I would be a good elf because I’m good at helping. I’d also be a good elf because I like to play with toys. I think that most of all I would be a good elf because I always try to ﬁx

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something that is broken. My name is Chase H. and I think that I would be the perfect elf for Santa. If I was Santa’s elf I would make a lot of presents. I would be a good elf because I am a nice guy. I think he should pick me because I am small and elves have to be small. I think most of all I would be a great elf because I have a lot of money! My name is Chase R. and I think that I would be the perfect elf for Santa. I would be the perfect elf because I’m super good at wrapping presents. I really love playing with toys and elves make toys. I love making cookies so I will make the best cookies in the world just for Sants. I’m awesome at decorating Christmas trees, so shiny that it will make you blind. I think that most of all I would help Santa deliver presents. My name is Ciara and I think I would be the perfect elf for Santa! I would be an amazing elf because I am very sneaky. Elves have to be sneaky because they can’t be seen! I also really love Christmas! I think if you were an elf you would have to like Christmas! I think I would be a good elf because I am great at tying bows and wrapping gifts. I think most of all, I would be a great elf because Christmas is my favorite holiday and I am a great toy maker! My name is Draeton I think I would be the best elf for you. I have long hair. I have a pointy hat that will help me in the sun. I am awesome at wrapping presents. I think I would be the best elf for you because I would pick up anything for you. My name is Erica and I would be the best elf because I will send the best presents to the kids. I would stay up all night to wrap presents for the kids when it’s Chrsitmas. I would send girls toys and boys toys. I would help others to wrap presents. I would help Santa to give presents to the kind kids and sad kids. I would be so cute in my little hat and my little cute shoes. I would be happy if I help too. I could wrap presents really fast and I could send

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My name is Grady and I think I would make a great elf for Santa because I have a lot of green stuﬀ to wear. I am smart so I can think of what I should build. I think I am the right size for an elf because they are not that tall. I can build things very, very fast and I can think of thins really, really fast. I love Christmas. I think most of all, I would be a great elf because it would be a great choice for Santa to make. My name is Jaiden and I think I would be the perfect elf for Santa. I would be the best elf for Santa because I love kids and I like playing with toys too. You know, Santa, I’m an awesome helper! Santa some of my favorite colours are red and green; I also love wrapping presents so I could wrap the presents in red and green! If you, Santa, don’t like certain tips of cookies I can eat them for you! Santa do your elves have big ears? Well I do! I’m here for you Santa, remember that! My name is Kale and I think I would be the perfect Elf for Santa. I think I would be a good elf because I’m a good wrapper. I would be the best elf because I’m a fast grabber to grab the presents. I would be the best elf because I’m good at colouring so I could help paint the toys. I love toys. I would be a good elf because I’m a good helper for Santa. I think that most of all I would be an awesome elf because I would be the best person. My name is Kirkland. I want Santa to hire me to be his new elf. I want to be a good elf. If Santa chose me, I would help him wrap presents. If I was an elf, I would help Santa Claus. I would help Santa eat cookies. I would be Santa. I love Christmas. My name is Lily and I would be the perfect elf for Santa. I would be great at this job because I have lots of Christmas spirit. Also, I can wrap presents absolutely perfect. I wrap a lot of presents at Christmas, so I have had a lot of practice! I will also be a great elf because I’m nice not naughty, and I know I will make a great elf because I’m such a good worker and so helpful. I think most of all that I would be a great elf because I just love Christmas! My name is Michael and I think I would be the best elf for Santa because I love Christmas. I also love cookies. I especially love Christmas music. I love making toys. The best part of Christmas is baby Jesus. I think I could play with Rudolf. I don’t want to shovel poop if I was an elf. I think that most of all I would be the best elf for Santa because I lovvvvvve toys.

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My name is Presley and I would be the perfect elf for Santa. I’m good at wrapping presents because I am good at taping. I will make good toys for St. Nick. I will tell Santa if the kids are being bad or good this year. Then Santa can know to give them toys or not. I think most of all I would be a great elf because I am good at wrapping presents.

My name is Shacal and I would be the perfect elf for Santa. I like playing with toys because elves make them. I love wrapping presents with family. If I was Santa’s helper I would help him a lot. My hair is brown. My favorite drink is milk and water. I like eating cookies. I think that most of all I would be a great elf because I help a lot.

My name is Reid and I would be the perfect elf for Santa. I would be an elf because I could help Santa make presents. Making presents is important because other kids can play with them. Being a good elf means to make presents for other people. I really like Christmas because I get presents. So I really like to play with toys. I think that most of all, I would be a perfect elf because I like to make presents.

My name is Ty and I think that I would be the perfect elf for Santa. I would make a wonderful elf because I’m a good helper. Santa would like me as an elf because I have the Christmas spirit. Santa would want me as an elf because I would help Mrs. Claus bake cookies. I’m good at wrapping presents and Santa would appreciate that. I think that most of all, I would be a great elf because I love Christmas!

My name is Ruby and I think that I would be the perfect elf for Santa because… I wrapped 100 gifts last year so I would be a good wrapper elf. Also, my Grandpa Dave’s birthday is on Christmas Day! I like to have hot chocolate after a freezing winter day out in the snow. I love seeing the wonderful Christmas lights on the houses. I adore the combination of red and white. Just so you know I am a very, very good listener when it comes to my chief. I’m also good at picking out presents for the little kids. One of the best reasons I would be the best elf for Santa is because I believe in Santa Claus.

My name is Zacchaeus and I would be the perfect elf for Santa. If I was an elf I would write the letters to the kids. If I was an elf I would wrap the presents. I would be a good elf because I love Christmas. P.S. I’m not naughty.

My name is Samantha and I think that I would be the perfect elf for Santa. As an elf I would be very helpful when you need baking and presents wrapped. I think I am the right size for this elf job. I am not too big and not too small. I am a very kind girl. I think I will be perfect for this job because others will like me. I am a very crafty girl. I think I will be perfect for wrapping presents because I can be crafty with the presents. I think that most of all, I would be a great elf because I would listen to you.

My name is Zadie and I think I would be the perfect elf for Santa. I would be great as an elf because I like to give and I am short. As Santa’s elf I would like to make and wrap presents for Santa to deliver to kids. Santa would like me as an elf because I would take care of the reindeer and pack the presents on the sleigh. If I was Santa’s elf I would make Santa’s favourite kind of cookies! I think that most of all, I would be a great elf because I am a great helper.

The Crazy Reindeer The very first Christmas a crazy reindeer was born. He wiggled and jiggled then he woke up. Three years past by and he started to get crazy. He did flips somersaults. But one day, when he was about six years old when he had to leave because of how crazy he was. He ran far in the forest where he was alone. The little reindeer’s name is Sven. He was very sad. Why Sven had to leave was he was crazy and did not fit in. Sven was the craziest reindeer ever. Twelve years he stopped being crazy and he came back home. All the reindeer got very happy to see Sven back home. Sven stopped being CRAZY and fit in. By Sarah Goudy grade 3 Stoughton school

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Friday, December 18, 2015

Stoughton School grades 3 & 4 continued Once upon a time Santa had mechanical problems. And Santa’s reindeer ran away. The elves went on skidoos to find the reindeer. They didn’t find the reindeer. The elves dressed up like reindeer. The elves rode back on the skidoos with the suits on. Santa said, “Where’s the reindeer ?” The elves fixed the sled. Now that the sled was fixed, they could deliver the presents. By Rhett Tanner Grade 4, Stoughton School All about Christmas Once upon a time, it was Christmas. People were decorating and putting their Christmas tree up. It was Christmas night and people were going to sleep. Then Santa put presents under their trees. Then the people woke up and looked under their trees. Then they opened their presents. Some people who were naughty, they didn’t get cool presents like the other kids. Then they had really good fun with their families and their toys. By Jhett Brigden Grade 3 Stoughton School

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The Lost Reindeer Once upon a time there was a reindeer named Rudolph. He was going on a trip to Mexico with Santa so they were getting to the airport. So Rudolph went to get a Christmas cookie and Santa got on the plane and then Santa sat down and the plane left. Then Santa said, “Where is Rudolph?” And he was still eating cookies. Then he went to where the plane was and he said, “Where is Santa?” And then Rudolph flew and jumped but the plane was fast and it flew away without him. So then Rudolph had an idea. He went to go ask for directions to Mexico so he flew for days and I mean days so he finally got to Mexico and he said, “How do I find Santa in this huge city?” So then he called Santa’s phone number. “Hi Santa ? It is me Rudolph.” “Oh hi Rudolph. I am at the hotel in Mexico,” said Santa. “Ok bye. See you there,” said Rudolph. So he got to the hotel and said, “Oh Santa, I missed you so much !!” “So did I !!!,” said Santa, “Let’s go sit in the sun,” said Santa. “Ok,” said Rudolph and they lived happily ever after. By: Aaliyah Walbaum grade: 4 Stoughton School The First Christmas Once upon a time there was a fox and she met a wolf. They had babies and their names were Waffle and Wafer and Jingles. ingles said, “What’s this?” “It’s snow,” said the fox. “Cool,” said Jingles. And there was a house and “What’s that on the house?” all three said. “It’s decorations for Christmas on the 25th”, they said. They wanted Christmas right now. But they had Christmas when Christmas came. They baked meat bisquits. They put up a Xmas tree AND they woke up and ran down the stairs and under the Christmas there were presents!!!!!! By Lucas Eagan Grade 3 Stoughton School

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Santa’s First Gift Santa woke up for Christmas and he went to the elves to go get his coat and his pants and his belt and his hat but his hat was missing. He had no time to look for it. So he went without his hat and he did not realize that he left the presents. Then he went into a storm. The storm hit them and all the reindeer flew away. The reindeer went back to the elves and then the reindeer saw Santa’s hat. The reindeer wrapped up the hat and then they found Santa Claus. They all wanted Santa to wake up. And one day Santa woke up the reindeer and they all gave Santa a present. Santa was so happy that the reindeer all found the hat. When he got better from the storm, he gave all the children a present. The reindeer really loved Santa so they picked up Santa. They went to give Santa a very special gift. It was a new sled because the old sled was falling apart and they flew away. Jessie Pascua Grade 3, Stoughton School Fun at Christmas I remember a Christmas at my grandma’s house. We had a delicious supper and dessert. We got lots and lots of gifts. Two of the gifts given to me were two robot dogs! One was a boy and he was big! The other was a girl and she was little! I decorated her. We played lots of games. Me and my cousins went downstairs and we played with flashlights. We liked hiding with our flashlights off and then the tagger tries to find us. If the tagger found us we turn on our flashlights. We went upstairs when our moms and dads called us. It was a fun Christmas at grandma’s house. By Hunter Manko Grade 3, Stoughton School It was Christmas eve and there was a boy named Charlie and he was so excited for Christmas so it got to twilight so he had to go to bed. So he woke up in the middle of the night and he heard a noise so he ran out and he saw Santa. So he pretended to be asleep so the next morning he didn’t want to get out of bed. His mom got him out of bed and he saw lots of presents for him and he opened them all. By Grayson Clements Grade 3, Stoughton School

Going to Grandma’s House My Mom and I go to my Grandma’s house so we can set up the Christmas tree. We put the tree together and then we put on the Christmas lights and all the ornaments. We make a Christmas list of what we want for presents. It is fun to think of what we want. We celebrate with a Christmas dinner then we open the presents. And then we go to bed Every day before Christmas we do a prayer before bed. By Davin Cheney - Grade 3, Stoughton School

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Stoughton School grades 3 & 4 continued Crazy Christmas One cold winter day there were four kids named Lane, Slumber, Polar and Whisker. They all wanted pets and videogames. But unfortunately at Santa’s workshop, the elves were making too many toys for another kid. They put in double the toys for ds tablets and other stuff. So when it was Christmas Eve, Santa was delivering his presents but his reindeer were sick. He had to stop at his last place which was the boys’ house. They woke up and 4064 toys were lying around. Dad said “I told you Santa was bad at delivering presents.’’ Polar said, “Who cares!’’ and he jumped into the presents and he tried to find his name. He found his name 7 times and so did the other kids. They got 9 tablets, 5 ds, and 64 Iphones. And then they found SANTA and they helped them get home. Aiden Baker Grade 4, Stoughton School Seeing Santa On Christmas day, it was Jake’s birthday. In the morning for breakfast he had pancakes and then it was time to play games. Jake played tag and hide and seek and I spy. It was time to open presents and he got what he wanted and he said, “I’m eight!!” That night he saw Santa. He yelled to mom and dad. The dad said, “What?” Mom said, “I saw Santa honey!! Jake said, “Santa is real.” Then Jake ran to his room and he cried. Then it was Christmas and his mom and dad ware staring at Santa. Then Santa flew away. Then mom called 911. She wanted them to call her if they ever saw him again. Then the family had a happy new year. By Chayse Hemphill Grade 3, Stoughton School Santa’s trouble at Christmas Once upon a time there was a big Santa Claus and he was in charge of the North Pole. And he decided to go to Hawaii and he totally forgot about Christmas. And he all of a sudden got a call from Mrs. Claus. It is Christmas in a week. And he forgot about Christmas so he freaked out. So he thought and he said, “I have to get a plane ticket right now but the plane tickets costed $30.” So he got one plane ticket. It took him four days to get to the North Pole. Then Mrs. Claus got mad at him and said, “There are two days until Christmas. Get your elves up and tell them to get to work. They only made 40 gifts for 40 kids. Now go tell them to get to work!!!” Mrs. Claus got really mad at him because one he didn’t tell her where he was going and two he had to tell his elves to get to work and three he had to drop off the gifts and put it under the tree. By Emmah Delorme Grade 3, Stoughton School Christmas Santa and his reindeer had to deliver some presents. Rudolph the red nose reindeer was 10 years old. He is hungry for carrots and apples. A girl walked by Rudolph and she walked to the Santa sleigh ho, ho, ho Merry Christmas to all of the lovely people. By Trey Malowski Grade 3 Stoughton School

MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM THE OBSERVER The Lost Baby Deer On Christmas Eve there was a herd of deer and one family of deer. And the mom and dad had a little baby deer named Bambi. And his dad worked for Santa and his dad worked very hard so he can keep seeing his boy. But one day Bambi’s dad passed away. But Santa gave them a deer for them to survive. But Bambi doesn’t like talking to the deer but his mom looks after him. One day Bambi and his mom were going for a walk. Then Bambi wanted his friend to come so he asked his mom if he can bring a friend. And his mom said “ok.” “Ok” said Bambi. And one friend came and her name is Fleny. And her mom said “yes”. Then they asked their moms if they can go for a little walk in the woods. “Ok” said the moms. Then Bambi kicked the tree and snow fell in front of Fleny and she ran away. Then Bambi said, “Fleny, Fleny where are you?” No one was there. So Bambi followed the foot prints where Fleny had stepped there. Then he found his mom. And his mom said, “Where were you Bambi?” and Bambi said, “I miss you.” So they spent Christmas Eve together. By Brianne Ksenych Grade 4, Stoughton School The Elf that went to the Woods Once upon a time there was an elf and he was eating and he said, “I’m bored.” The elf decided to go on a journey through the woods. “I think I need some water and food,” said the elf. Oﬀ the elf went on his journey. The elf got lost. “Oh, no where is my house. I think I see smoke. Wait a minute! I left my pie in the stove. I can follow it home.” So he continued on his way. “Wait ! There are more than one house smoking. Which one is it? I think it is the one on the left. No right! No left! No right! I will go left instead of the right because I remember that I went right when I started.” So the elf went right. “Hey I found Santa’s workshop.” “Who are you?” Santa said. “I have no name,” said the Elf. “Ok,” said Santa, “I will bring you home.” By Brighton Coderre Stoughton School, Grade 3

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Stoughton School grades 3 & 4 continued The reindeer that went on vacation Once there was a reindeer named Dansher and he wanted to go on a vacation to the Arctic Circle. But he didn’t know that he lived at the Arctic Circle. He still wanted to go on a vacation. His little brother Comet wanted to go with Dansher. Dansher started packing for his vacation. Pransher is Dansher’s big cousin. Pransher said ‘’Go to Alaska.’’ Comet said, “No Dansher is going to the Arctic circle”. Pransher said “ How are you going to get to the Arctic Circle?” “By hoof ” said Dansher.’’ “Ok, let’s go Comet,” said Dansher. They started travelling around the world looking for the Arctic Circle. When they got back home, they didn’t ﬁnd it. Dansher asked Santa, “ Where is the Arctic Circle?” Santa said, “You live at the Arctic Circle. That is right here so your vacation can be right here at home!!” By Bronte Big Eagle Grade 3, Stoughton School Christmas We will set up our Christmas tree and open our presents. When people come over we celebrate Christmas. We hand out presents. We get a lot of presents. My friends are coming over. You would like the Christmas tree. I love my mom’s presents. We have beautiful stockings.We saw Santa and we saw my cousins . We love to open our presents. We love Christmas and we love to open the baby presents.We go to fun places on our break. Cassandra Unrau Grade 3, Stoughton School THE BEAUTIFUL CHRISTMAS On Christmas Mica wanted to see SANTA, and Mica was so excited to see her gift. One day it was night and SANTA put Mica’s gift in front of the Christmas tree, and now it was morning Mica laughed because she saw a beautiful gift. Her mom and dad woke up and her mom and dad said, “What did SANTA give you?” “My favorite book, but how did SANTA know my favorite?” said Mica. Her mom and dad said, “Because SANTA all knows our favorites!” “Oh! SANTA gave this to me because SANTA loves all of us,” Mica said, “Can I open it please. I want to read it!” Someone knocked on the door, and Mica opened the door. “Merry Christmas Mica,” she heard. Mica says, “Mom and dad, it’s my cousins, and Auntie” The three cousins asked, “What did SANTA give you?” Mica said, “It’s a book with stickers that are eight colors.” Her cousins said, “That is so beautiful. Can we see it?” Then another cousin said, “Do you have another gift?” “Yes,” said Mica, “it’s a doll house SANTA gave me!!” “Ho, ho, ho,” she heard. “Who said that? Is that SANTA?” she wondered. “Yes it’s me SANTA!”he said. The girls hugged SANTA, and SANTA had candy for all the girls. THE END BY:GILIAN BOQUIREN Grade 4, Stoughton School

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The Magic Snowman There once was a guy named Charlie who made a snowman that was backwards. But it was no ordinary snowman it was magic. But one day a snow storm hit and blew the snowman into a nearby forest and while he was getting blown away, sticks got blown on him and gave him legs. Then the wind stopped. He was far from home and was lost. So he got up and saw smoke. He followed the smoke to a house, the people were a little scared but then they got used to him. He asked for directions back to Magicville but they didn’t know where Magicville was. The snowman was very sad and he was crying ice blocks. And then he remembered it was Christmas so he could ask Santa for directions plus Santa promised to help all snowman in need so that night Santa took the snowmen to the North Pole. Santa saw the snowman wasn’t melting so Santa said, “Why don’t you teleport home?” So the snowman teleported home in time so Charlie didn’t notice. By Carson Baumgartner Stoughton School, Grade 4 Stella’s Christmas Fun On Christmas eve night this little girl named Stella was so excited for Christmas that she went to bed so early so it would be quicker to open presents. She woke up at 2 in the morning because she thought it was 8. When she did wake up she went downstairs, looked at the Christmas tree and there was nothing there! Stella got upset and she sat down and she heard something strange like a fall. She went back to the Christmas tree. She hid right away because she saw SANTA! She was so happy after all. But Santa looked a bit hurt, so she walked to him slowly and tapped his shoulder. He turned around in fright and said, ‘’Oh it is just a little girl. Umm ho, ho, Merry Christmas,’’ said Santa,‘’What would you like for Christmas?’’ Stella said, ‘’a pony or a purple fuzzy winter coat.’’ “Ha ha,’’ said Santa, “now go to sleep and you will be in Christmas morning in no time.’’ ‘’Ok,” said Stella. She went upstairs and fell asleep. Next she woke up it was 8 o’clock. So she went downstairs to the tree and she saw the tree full of presents. Her parents came downstairs to open presents too. She opened her ﬁrst present on her present she had a card that said ‘’from Santa to Stella: Look outside in your fence. You will receive something you want.’’ So Stella looked outside and there was a pony. A lovely painted pony. Stella screamed in happiness. She had no idea that was coming. Stella and her parents were excited. The next night Santa came back to tell Stella to give this note to her parents! It said “You now have a hidden present that you will love and you will need to use it for the pony.” They found it on the window sill. It had the money for a mansion and still have lots for the pony. So right away they went shopping for the stuﬀ for the pony to keep it healthy and protected, and happy. Stella was happy if her pony was. Tia Dupas Grade 4, Stoughton School

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MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM THE OBSERVER

Friday, December 18, 2015

Stoughton School grades 3 & 4 continued The Elf Problem One Christmas eve, the elves were working hard on making presents. They had to make 40 000 presents. One elf named Raper said, “We are only at 4,071!” But they had a lot more to make. But suddenly Santa said, “The reindeers and I have to leave in two hours!” And Cony the elf said, “We have to work super dewper hard to get 40 000 presents!” IN ONLY TWO HOURS! And then Rudolph yelled, “I can’t go. I’m sick’’. And the other reindeers said, “We are too tired to go”. So Santa said, “I guess I’m going on my own.” But Conrad said, “But how are you going to get to 4,000 houses if you can’t fly?” Santa thought, “Well I am going to have to find an idea I guess”, so he was already thinking for 40 minutes and he had to find one in 60 minutes. And finally Santa thought of one. He maybe thought he could get an elf to drive a skidoo. So he decided to ask Rumbel. And Rumbel said, “I am way too short”. “Well,” said Santa, “I guess we will have to make a tower of elves”. So now the elves had only one more hour. But in the end it all worked out the elves pulled Santa on his sled. And the reindeers were having a party they were not sick and tired. They just didn’t want to deliver to houses this year! So in the end it all worked out! Shelby Vogel Grade: 4, Stoughton Central School

The Lucky Coin The day before Christmas a guy named Kaden found a weird looking coin on the ground. Then when he went play football with his friends. He used that coin for the coin toss. When it landed, he disappeared. When he reappeared he found himself at the North Pole. He knew he was there because of the sign that said North Pole. He walked so he walked and walked until he came to a huge mansion that said Santa’s big workshop so he decided to sneak in undetected. Then he saw a big fat round guy with a big white beard. Then Kaden said, “Oh my lanta!” and he fainted. Everybody heard ca-thunk so Santa sent his dummy elf to see what it was. He said to Santa, “He looks more dumb than me.” So the elf decided to dump some hot chocolate on his head mixed with Tabasco sauce also red and green peppers too. That sure woke him up so Santa took him and gave him something he always wanted: a dirtbike. By: Kaden Piper Grade 4, Stoughton School

Merry Christmas to all our Patrons and Friends

Santa’s gift By Jayden One day Santa given a gift by a little young small boy named kog and kog was a very good little boy kog never did anything bad he was very good

Greetings! Our thanks for the many kindnesses you’ve shown us through the year. We join with you in praying for a world filled with peace and joy.

Merry Christmas! MLA for Cannington

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Holiday Wishes Stoughton Veterinary Services The Lucky Snowman There was a snowman that came to life and it was Christmas day. The snowman was in a town and Santa flew by him and he stopped at the snowman. He told the snowman he would bring him to the North Pole so he would stay alive. If he stayed at the town it soon wouldn’t be any snow and he would melt and he wouldn’t be alive. So Santa brought the snowman to the sled. The ride there was bumpy and the snowman drank some hot chocolate and melted a little. Then Santa got to the North Pole and the snowman hopped off the sled. He went to Santa’s workshop and he saw a bunch of presents. Santa had to leave to deliver the rest of the presents to the kids and the snowman asked Santa if he could come with him and Santa said, “Sure I could use some help.” So they got to one house and the snowman melted a bit more because the chimney was lit. Then Santa gave them presents under the Christmas tree and they went to the next house and then that time Santa only went because the snowman didn’t want to get melted anymore. Then Santa finished and came back up. So then they got in the sled and left to the North Pole. Then everyone at the North Pole was happy and they all started a party. By: Kyle Giroux Grade 4, at Stoughton School

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We’re hoping your holiday is full of laughter and friends and health and happiness. Village of Kenosee Lake

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A time for Peace

In today’s fast-paced life, we at Ron’s The Work Wear Store would like to sincerely express our gratitude to all of our customers for your support. We realize how hard earned your money is and we realize there are larger stores to drive to within the surrounding areas and we appreciate EVERY dollar you spend here! It has been both a pleasure and privilege serving you. THANK YOU, and Merry Christmas from all of us at Ron’s The Work Wear Store.

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MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM THE OBSERVER

Friday, December 18, 2015

Stoughton School continued The Christmas Speck Kye when to bed at nine and he dreamed oh so kind. Kye woke up at nine thirty. Oh so very bright he saw a speck in his window. So Kye walked out of bed to see what was this Christmas speck was.

But once Kye found what it was only a traﬃc light. So he crawled into bed and then the clock hand changed to ten so he went to bed. But he couldn’t help think if only he saw that Christmas speck again, so Kye decided to jump out of bed and he got a drink of water. Then

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he heard Santa at the same time he saw the Christmas speck. So he only had one choice but he couldn’t make up his mind. And that’s when Santa popped out of the chimney too and hid. Santa told Kye to follow his heart and so he did. He climbed up the mountain and over Valley Hill street and Kye was very, very tired but that didn’t stop him. So he climbed and he climbed. And ﬁnally he found the speck. There was a basket that said: Kye Blue Bird, congratulations! Meet your baby sister Vanessa. And that’s when Santa picked them up and brought them home where their parents were waiting for them. Zoe Nahbexie Grade 4 Stoughton School Sledding Adventure

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It was a sunny, weekend. My whole family was together. My dad was driving the quad pulling a chair. The chair started falling apart. Then dad stopped! We were okay. We got oﬀ and I laughed. We all went home and warmed up by the ﬁre.

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The Miracle on Christmas day One day, a girl named Ashley didn’t believe in miracles but she had a faith in God. She was a clever girl and she worked hard, very hard every day. On December 15th, she will have the greatest test in her life, it will aﬀect 70% of her grades. So she studied all day, she worked hard but when she was studying she suddenly collapsed. Her parents were freaking out. She was laying down in the hospital bed and she was dreaming. She saw a beautiful place, a peaceful place then in her dream she heard a voice, a voice of God. She was shocked God spoke and said “My child, you are a hard worker. I don’t want you suﬀering like this and I want you to understand you are a miracle. I love you so much and I will show you the real miracle on Christmas day.” She woke up on December 25, 2002 at 12:00 am, Christmas Day. When she woke up she saw God with her own eyes. Then God suddenly disappeared just like magic. Her parents came and they hugged her as tight as they could. She now believed the miracle of Christmas day. Ashley had a big smile on her face but suddenly she remembered something. She forgot her exam. She slept for like 15 days straight. On the next day someone called. It was her teacher saying that she failed. Ashley hung up. After 5 minutes someone called again. It was her teacher again. The teacher opened her mouth and said “I’m just kidding, I didn’t mean to scare you there. You can take the test on January 10th.” Again, she was happy. She was very thankful that happened to her and that was her awesome Christmas day! By: Francine Dian D. Magno

2013 Christmas On Christmas Eve I was wanting to wake up really early for one reason and one reason only… Christmas! My family has a rule that nobody is allowed to open presents until everybody has woken up. So my sister Sarah and I went to my basement and purposely played a game really loud so that everybody would wake up. Then, we went upstairs after a while and looked at the size and shape of all of our presents. I realized I had more presents than Sarah did. It was very confusing. Most years we are very equal. Then, when everybody woke up we ran as fast as we could to the living room and started opening our stockings, which were nicely hung over the burning ﬁreplace. We took them down and started pulling out presents. My sister Sarah looked at a present for like 3 seconds before pulling out another one. I actually wanted to look at some of the presents for a while. I wanted to actually check them out. Not long after, my whole family had woken up, uncles, aunties grandparents, cousins, and my parents. We opened all of our presents and it was so fun. Sarah got a present that she wanted to check out so we went to go and set it up. After 10 minutes we heard my mom say “Sarah you have one more present. The present was outside. We saw a pony! “That is why I had more presents” I said to Sarah. The Kids in Candy Land One night on Christmas Eve, two kids, Diane and Ryan, were going to stay up all night to ﬁnd Santa and see him. They also wanted to video tape Santa. Then that night SANTA CAME! The children were wide awake. Ryan, who was 6 years old, ran out into the open. Diane, who was 11 years old, went out to grab him but Santa was turning around and would see them. So, Diane pushed Ryan into Santa’s bag. They thought that was okay for now and then they could run out when Santa was leaving. Then, Ryan got stuck on a skipping rope and couldn’t get out. Diane was trying to get him out but it was wrapped around his foot. Santa picked up his bag and went up the chimney with the kids in the bag. When they stopped somewhere, they smelled candy. They got out of the bag and Santa saw them. He said “How did you get in here?” They looked at him and told him the story. He showed them around and they wanted to stay so Santa let them. They worked as elves for the rest of their lives. What Christmas really means Christmas is amazing. I think sometimes people think Christmas is about the presents. Well, that is not the true meaning of Christmas. I am going to tell you what Christmas really means. Christmas is about families all over the world join for one amazing night. On Christmas you get this warm and fuzzy feeling that you can only get on Christmas. Christmas is about having time for our amazing families. Christmas is not about electronics it’s about sitting down with our families doing something together. Christmas is about giving and being so happy! Listening to cheesy music and dancing to have fun. Christmas is awesome and that is what Christmas really means!!!!