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Friday Night Concert Series Christmas Pull-Out Section Inside ! Carols Recipes Kids Fun Section Christmas Stories and Poems
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he Friday Night Concert Series kicked off in Delisle on November 23 featuring singer/song writer Stephen Maguire. Involved in music from a young age, Stephen grew up listening to his parents’ record collection. His father Patrick Maguire, who played in show bands and rock & roll bands in the 60s (including with Van Morrison!) would play cassettes of The Mamas & the Papas, The Beach Boys and Irish traditional music. Stephen began his career in musicals performing at leading venues in N. Ireland, including the Grand Opera House, Lyric Theatre and Belfast Waterfront. He also appeared at the Manchester Apollo Theatre (England) and His Majesty’s Theatre in Aberdeen (Scotland). In 2001, Stephen signed with the N. Irish band Unity. Among the band’s highlights: supporting chart-topping band Westlife on their “Unbreakable” tour. Throughout Unity’s time together, they performed for over a quarter of a million people. A memorable gig was at a Belfast Giants game, which resulted in Stephen meeting his now-wife, a Saskatchewan-born publicist who was interning with the professional hockey team. They married in 2007 and Stephen has been taking Canada by storm ever since. The Friday Night Concert Series brings a sense of community home with a potluck supper before the performance and dessert and coffee following. Small town community gatherings are still alive and they can encompass a broad world of culture. You’ll want to attend the second in this series on Jan 25 featuring Sylvia & Friends Songwriters Circle.
Singer/song writer Stephen Maguire
New Extrication Tools for Asquith Fire Department
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ast month the Asquith Fire Department aquired a new set of extrication tools to add to their arsenal of life saving equipment. Until now, if they responded to a call that required extrication from a newer vehicle,
they had to call in the Delisle or Langham departments, which added up to 30 minutes that a victim had to wait for treatment. According to Blaine Ganchar of the Asquith Department, the equipment they had up until now could not cut
through the harder steel of newer vehicles. So last year the department applied, and was approved for a 50% Federal grant and began fundraising to purchase the new equipment, worth over $27,000. Along the way, the federal gov-
New extrication equipment for Asquith Fire Department
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Red Williams..........p. 3 Council Reports......p. 4 Police Patrol............p. 5
ernment cut the grant program. Fortunately the Provincial Fire Commissioner’s office was able to assist in getting the province to make up the shortfall and put the project back on track. The new equipment includes a cutter,
spreader, single cylinder rams, hoses and a hydraulic pump. The new cutter has over 200,000 pounds cutting strength. The equipment is also the same as the Delisle Fire Department, so it can be interchanged if they respond to the
same call. The Asquith Fire Department volunteers will now be going through training to learn how to properly use the new higher power equipment.
Department member practices cutting through C-pillar on vehicle
Vet Talk..................p. 7 Christmas Pull-Out Pages 9 - 24
School News............p. 26 4-H News.................p. 27 MP Report...............p. 28
MLA Report...............p. 29 Calendar....................p. 31 Directory....................p. 32
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Editorial
“How to find the perfect gift”
Now that December has arrived, we will be swept into the frenzied world of the Christmas season. Though this holiday celebration is rooted in Christian religion, it carries a broader meaning across many cultures as simple a time for giving (or getting, depending on how you look at it). On the heels of American Black Friday and Cyber Monday, shoppers will be packing the stores to jam a welcome flood of cash into many parched economies around the world. As every year, we will set off in search of the ‘perfect gift’. Cash in hand, we’re off to upgrade to the latest iPad, iPhone or iThing, or to get the kids whatever todays Cabbage Patch doll or Tickle Me Elmo is (though from what I have seen in the news, it is Elmo who has been doing the tickling). Whatever quest you are on, I am sure you have worked hard all year and been very good boys and girls, so you deserve it. Go for it. Now that you are in such a ‘giving’ mood, take a look outside your personal space at the world around you. Not the middle east meltdowns or the perpetual American election campaigns, but rather the world right under your feet. We are fortunate to live in a wonderful small community setting. A place where everyone
knows everyone. You do know everyone around here don’t you? If not, maybe you should, and here’s how... There are plenty of opportunities for you to find Christmas presents from local businesses instead of from a crowded mall. We have quality restaurants to eat at instead of a ‘convenient’ drive through. There are plays, concerts, pageants and hockey games going on that would make for a nice ‘movie night’ out for the family. This might be just the time to remind yourself why you choose to live in a community such as this, and find all the ‘gifts’ it has... for you! In the process you will likely meet some of those ‘everyones’ you thought you knew. And the more of them you meet the more ‘gifts’ you are going to receive. Now there is a chance that you might meet someone that you actually like. You might start doing crazy things, like shoveling a seniors walk, or taking a meal over to a shut in, or maybe even visiting with someone who lives alone. Surprise !! You have just found the perfect gift ! Enjoy the Christmas Season Ken Sowter, Editor
TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF HARRIS NO. 316 PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN
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Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land described in the following list are fully paid before the 28th day of January, 2013, a tax lien will be registered against the land. Note: A sum for costs in the amount required by subsection 4(3) of The Tax Enforcement Act is included in the amount shown against each parcel. Part of Section
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Total Arrears $ 1,908.36 2,034.09
Costs Adv. $ 15.00 15.00
Total Arrears And Costs. $ 1,923.36 2,049.09
Dated this 26th day of November, 2012. Jim Angus, Treasurer VILLAGE OF VANSCOY PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST
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HELP WANTED CARETAKER AND/OR ICEMAKER ASQUITH SPORTS CENTRE 2012-2013 SEASON All interested please submit tenders to: Asquith Rink Board Box 327, Asquith, SK., S0K 0J0 Tenders will be accepted no later than December 15, 2012 at 4:00 pm. The Asquith Rink Board will not necessarily accept the lowest tender. For more information call: Murray Picketts at 329-4708 or Scott Woodside at 329-4394
Notice is hereby given under The tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land and title number described in the following list are fully paid before the 15th day of January 2012, an interest based on a tax lien will be registered against the land. Note: a sum for costs in an amount required by Subsection 4(3) of the Tax Enforcement Act is included in the amount shown against each parcel. Description of Property Lot Block Plan 16 10 75S01915 20 11 G61 21 11 G61 6 12 G61 7 12 G61 11 12 G61 4 18 101766146 5 18 101766146
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$ 1327.57 $ 284.10 $ 284.10 $ 820.05 $ 820.05 $ 616.81 $ 362.05 $ 7056.76
Cost $ 22.96 $ 22.96 $ 22.96 $ 22.96 $ 22.96 $ 22.96 $ 22.96 $ 22.96
Total Arrears $ 1350.53 $ 307.06 $ 307.06 $ 843.01 $ 843.01 $ 639.77 $ 385.01 $ 7079.72
Dated this 15th day of November 2012 Dawn Steeves Treasurer
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October 2012 Progress Report
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Submitted by George Kool t’s been some time since we gave you an update on the water project. We have been making progress although slower than we had hoped. We are in the final few days of the pre design phase. Our engineers have advised that it will be completed by the end of the month. We have seen a draft summary of the report and have made some recommendations and sent it back for final development. Our next step will be to review the final pre de-
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sign report and once we are comfortable with its contents, particularly with the estimated cost, we will sit down with the four high volume users; the Village of Vanscoy, Agrium Potash, Pike Lake Provincial Part, and Cedar Villa. These four subscribers represent about 60% of the water usage and it’s going to be very important to have them in agreement and prepared to sign a user’s agreement. If for any reason one or more of these high volume users elect to pull out that will make a huge
impact on the design. In addition we have a number of large farm operations that will also require individual attention and meetings to confirm their commitment. These are medium volume users that require in excess of 10 gallons per minute. Once the committee gets through these meetings and if there are no major surprises or changes to the pre design we will call a public meeting with the balance of the subscribers. Should any of the high or medium volume subscribers re-
quest major changes it will be necessary to do some reengineering. We are at the point where any major changes will affect the entire cost of the project. We will keep you informed of our progress. In the meantime we have been meeting with elected officials in the hopes of acquiring government grants. Long story short we are moving ahead as quickly as possible and getting very close to knowing what our costs will be.
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Last year, the program provided hampers and groceries to six family units, in which there were ten children. Thanks to the generosity of the community, a small gift for each child was also provided with the hamper. The program is being run again this year, with a goal to provide grocery and Christmas Meal hampers, as well as small gifts for the children, to the families that require. Request forms are available at the Asquith Co-op, the General Store, the Post Office and the Town of-
fice. All recipients’ names are very confidential; we protect each person’s dignity. Applicants are screened to ensure that help is directed where most needed. All requests for hampers MUST be turned in to the Asquith Town Office by December 7th, 2012. If you are wanting to donate a small gift for a child, this must be turned in to the Town office prior to the December 7, 2012 deadline. We are appealing to our entire community to be a part of this. We
Sat, January 12 9:00am - 4:30pm (set-up @ 8:30am)
Vanscoy Circle Hall Sponsored by: Vanscoy & District Agricultural Society
$30 - Workshop $20 - own-time quilt day To register & get supply list call: Linda @ 493-8125 Connie @ 668-4647
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Asquith’s 13th Operation Santa squith’s Operation Santa is a Christmas Hamper program that was formed by a group of concerned citizens in Asquith who wanted to help needy people. The program is starting its thirteenth year. Every year, the community of Asquith and area is generous in their support, both monetary and in donated grocery items. Gifts for the children of the needy families have been donated in past years, as well as lovely handknitted toques and mittens for the children.
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would like to thank you for any help you might be able to give, be it in the form of a food drive for donated grocery items or a cash donation. We do not give cash out to families or individuals, rather all cash donations are used to purchase appropriate hamper items locally. For more information regarding Operation Santa, please contact Holly at 329-4341 or Gail at 329-4370.
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Food for Thought
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The Future—Maybe
group of agricultural industry people were sitting around recently discussing the items that were high priority for Saskatchewan’s agricultural economy. There was no shortage of suggestions, including irrigation, the water supply for Regina and surrounds, and etc; all worthy but high cost items. Of course in every case the unanswered question is, where does the money come
from? Following are some half-gelled ideas, but worthy of consideration nevertheless. First there is the observation that Saskatchewan is a target for foreign investors; however they are looking for something that they can gain some equity in and be comfortable that their risk is manageable. That situation probably needs legislation or regulations plus some official government hand holding to
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build up their confidence. Some foreign investors have very deep pockets and under the proper circumstances might invest in a large project as a profit center. For example; develop an irrigation district with expectations of returns at market rates. Or construct a dam with expectations of being paid off over time, or through receiving annual fees. The recent offer to purchase by Maple Leaf and
Olymel, of Puratone and Big Sky respectively raises the much discussed value chain stretching from the producer through the value-added stages to the final market. Interestingly the domestic proposition may have more pitfalls than having foreign investors with limited influence on Canadian sovereignty. If you have ideas; yea or nay send them in for discussion and debate.
Kerrie Sparrow Exe. Regional Vice President Independent Consultant
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COUNCIL REPORTS TOWN OF ASQUITH
R.M. OF VANSCOY
Asquith's new and returning Town Council members took an Oath of Office at the November 6 regular Council meeting. The lagoon's tertiary cell was discharged for the fall and testing was done on the monitoring wells around the lagoon. The Asquith Fire Department received the Jaws of Life and has been training. Stop signs and a dead end signs were installed on Lunn Street. The lots are ready for sale. Check the Town's website www.townofasquith.com to find out more about tax incentives for new lot sales. The white metal at the Asquith Landfill has been recycled. The Town of Asquith welcomes new Landfill Supervisor, Louis Gelinas. Residents are reminded that the Asquith Landfill will be closed on winter days if the wind chill is -40 C or more. The Asquith Community Rink Board held its first meeting on October 30. The rink fees and ice rental fees have been set for 2012/2013, remaining the same as 2011/2012. The resignation of Rink Board members Tiffany Bertrand and Orchid Rode were accepted and Jodi Nehring and Cory Rousell were appointed. A building permit for the construction of a shed was issued. It was resolved that there will be no hunting allowed on the town-owned land, specifically the lagoon and landfill land. The property will be posted as such. Committees of Council were set as follows: Utilities - Ross Beal, Garry Dumont, Karen Gamble, Don Lysyshyn; Fire Department - Karen Gamble; Streets and Town Property - Garry Dumont, Karen Gamble, Ross Beal, Sue Sawicki; Finance - Gail Erhart, Don Lysyshyn; Waste Disposal - Ross Beal, Don Lysyshyn; Sportsgrounds - Karen Gamble; Cemetery - Gail Erhart; Recreation Committee - Gail Erhart; Town Personnel - Sue Sawicki, Karen Gamble; Policing - Garry Dumont, Gail Erhart; Wheatland Regional Library Representative - Sue Sawicki. Councillor Gail Erhart will serve as Deputy-Mayor from Nov/12 to Jan/14. A reminder to all residents that no snow removed from private property is to be placed on any street, sidewalk or lane. The Town asks that those individuals who have vehicles of any type parked so as to impede the removal of snow on the streets, move them. Public Works employees have the authority to give 24 hours notice to individuals whose vehicles, as defined in The Highways and Transportation Act, 1997, are impeding the removal of snow. Failure to remove said vehicles after the 24 hours have passed will result in the vehicles being removed at the owners'/occupants' expense.
Council approved ten applications for development and building permits at their November 8th meeting. Two applications to subdivide were approved. With the recent snowfall, Council reminds ratepayers not to push snow across the road to the opposite ditch. This could create an accident because of blocked visibility. When the snow gets hard it can do damage to the graders as well as a vehicle hitting the snow if the vehicle should leave the road. If the R.M. has to remove the snow, individuals responsible will be billed for all expenses incurred. All outstanding amounts for fire calls and custom work performed during the year are due by December 31st. Any outstanding amounts will be added to the taxes at year end. Please contact the municipal office if you have any questions. Remember to discuss volunteer firefighting costs with your insurance agent. There is a minimum 3 hour charge of $1500. False alarms are $750. The R.M. office will be closed from December 24th to December 28th. Postdated cheques can be mailed in or dropped off. On-line tax payments can also be made. There is a mailbox outside the office as well. The office will be open on Monday, December 31st from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. On behalf of the Council and staff of the R.M. of Vanscoy, best wishes for a safe and happy holiday season.
VILLAGE OF VANSCOY Council of the Village of Vanscoy held their first meeting after the election on November 14. All councilors took their Oath of Office and Committee members were appointed as follows: Delisle & District Fire Commission – John Hendrickson; Delisle & District Health Council – Robin Odnokon; Recreation Board – Denise Robert; Wheatland Library – Robin Odnokon; Highways Commission – Jerome Robert; Southwest Utility – Jerome Robert. Council is once again hosting the Yard/Home Decorating Contest; there is no need to register for the contest. Judging will be done Tuesday, December 18 – 7:30 pm. Be sure to have your lights on! Prize for first place - $200; second place $100 and third place - $50. Street lights are on in the new subdivision on Olauson Crescent! 2012 taxes are due December 31; there is no discount allowed for tax paid in December; however there is a 10% penalty added to any tax unpaid as of January 1. Bylaw 4-11 states that all business licenses are due in January. Home based business licenses are $75, if paid in Janu-
ary they are reduced to $50. Bylaw 3-11 states that all dog licenses are due in January. Dog licenses are $30; if paid in January they are reduced to $15. Penalties for unlicensed dogs are $75; as well as allowing dogs to run at large.
TOWN OF DELISLE Delisle Town Council held a regular meeting on November 8. New members of council executed an oath of office prior to the start of the meeting. The two large spruce trees in front of the Town Office will be decorated with Christmas lights. The Traffic Bylaw was amended to reflect the 2 new Stop signs on Railway Ave at the East Hwy 7 entrance. A new lease agreement for the RCMP detachment accommodations was approved by bylaw. The Town will hire AECOM Engineering to prepare a storm sewer design and cost analysis for the 6th Av E/Valleyview Dr. intersection. The following appointments are in effect until the January 2014 regular meeting: Health & Welfare-Mantyka (Chairman), Ouellette; Delisle & Dist Health CouncilAndercheck, Mantyka; Interagency Group- Ouellette; Cemetery-Pfoh; Personnel-Shirley (Chairman), Kirsch, Mantyka; Parks & Rec-Ouellette (Chairman), Gessell, Anderchek; Wheatland Regional Library-Julianna Sherbot (Alt. Bobbi Nordal); Recreation Assoc-Ouellette (Alt. Gessell, Anderchek); Auditor-Glen Graham Dean; Solicitor-Kim Anderson; Police Commission-Peakman (Chairman), Anderchek, Kirsch; Fire CommissionKirsch, Peakman (Alt. Mantyka); Fire Chief-Al Dreher; EMO Coordinator-Dan Websdale; Deputy EMO CoordinatorMark Dubkowski; Streets-Mantyka (Chairman), Shirley, Ouellette; Water & Sewer-Kirsch (Chairman), Gessell, Peakman; Planning & Development-Gessell (Chairman), Anderchek, Kirsch; Building Inspector-Dave Hartley; SREDADubkowski (Alt. Anderchek); WaterwolfGessell; Crops for Community-Gessell, Shirley; Waste Management/SanitationPeakman (Chairman), Mantyka, Kirsch; Pest Control Officers-Delmar Vandenameele, Mike Karakochuk. The Town Office will be closed Dec 22-26 and Jan 1. Regular council meetings will be held on the second Tuesday of each month, 7pm at the Town Office.
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Police Patrol Buyer Beware
These days, Canadians can buy or sell almost anything over the Internet. Unfortunately, criminals can use the anonymity of the internet to rip off unsuspecting buyers and sellers. For example, scammers may sell a product often at a very cheap price - just so they can steal your payment card or personal information. They may also take your money and send you a worthless item, or sometimes, nothing at all. On-line auction sites are virtual flea markets that present new or used items for sale that you can bid on. On-line auction scams include such frauds as the misrepresentation of an item, non-delivery of goods and services, as well as non-payment for goods delivered. On-line auctions can be rigged by scammers. If you are selling a product, the scammer can enter a low bid followed by a very high bid under another name. Just before the auction closes, the scammer withdraws the high bid and the low bid wins. If you are buying a product, the scammer can boost the price using dummy bidders. What to do if you are a victim of on-line shopping fraud:
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Step 1 - Contact the police service of jurisdiction in your area. Step 2 - Report the fraud to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre by going to their website or by calling 1-888-4958501. Step 3 - You should also report the crime to the on-line shopping website you dealt with. With Christmas shopping well underway, please remember the following tips if you plan on purchasing gifts online: Deal with companies or individuals that you know by reputation or experience. Look for a privacy policy. Be sure you are comfortable with how the company collects, protects and uses your personal information before you submit any details. Do not pay by sending cash, money transfers or money orders. Shop only from your home computer. It's much safer than shopping at a terminal in an internet café or library. If you plan to buy something, go directly to a store's website by manually typing its address into your web browser. Don't click on links in an e-mail message even if you know who sent it.
Verify secure connections. When shopping on-line, do not enter any financial information on a site if you see a broken key or an open padlock symbol in your Internet browser. This means the transaction is not secure and could be intercepted by a third party. Consider using a credit card with a low credit limit or a single use payment card. Monitor your bank and credit card statements on-line. Electronic statements allow you to review your purchases and payments as they happen rather than waiting until the end of the month to review your paper statement. Never give out your social insurance number, date of birth or driver's license number to a seller. Before you bid, learn as much as you can about how the on-line auction works, your obligations as a buyer, and the seller's obligations. Always remember, if an offer sounds suspicious or too good to be true, it probably is. Happy holidays and safe online shopping! Reference: http://www.rcmpgrc.gc.ca/scamsfraudes/shop-magasin age-eng.htm
Happy Holidays! All the best to you and yours!
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Delisle Elementary School Thanks... these Volunteers & Supporters! Bartsch Family Glowa Family Adams Family Turgeon Family
Klassen Family Peakman Family Kinzel Family
Delisle Anglican Church Bergen Family Gerard Family
Perpetual Donations Delisle Co-op - monthly quota of milk Delisle Credit Union - case of fruit monthly Delisle Royal Bank - case of juice monthly Breakfast for Learning - Canadian Living Found. Agrium Community Investment Program Department of Community Resources RM Review - Shelley Sowter
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Phipps & Rempel Denture Clinic - cheese Colborn Farms- monthly quota of eggs Vetter Enterprises/Delisle Hotel - cereal The Pink Chair - yogurt Delisle Senior Centre Agrium - breakfast meat for the month Schumacher Farms - Angus Beef
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Annual Pike Lake Christmas Bird Count
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rganized by the Saskatoon Nature Society and the last of the Christmas counts, volunteers will again visit acreages in the Pike Lake area to conduct the annual Christmas Bird Count. I would like to thank landowners who have welcomed us on pre-
vious counts and we look forward to our brief visit on Saturday, January 5, 2013.
30th Annual Bird Count Saturday, January 5, 2013 We usually spend only a few minutes at each site. This provides a snapshot of bird trends and numbers. Data is submitted to Bird Studies Canada (BSC) a national non-profit organization, whose mission is to advance the understanding, appreciation and conservation of wild birds and their habits. It is affiliated with the Audubon Society and Cornell University. For more information please visit the Bird Studies Canada website:
Delisle Veterinary Service & Animal Inn*spa*rations Management & Staff wish you... Joy, Peace, and Great Contentment for the Christmas Season and throughout the New Year. May all that’s bright and beautiful when the holidays are here Surround you and stay with you every day throughout the year. Season’s Greetings from the Staff At the RBC Blairmore Branch
www.birdscanada.org. Results are published in Nature Saskatchewan’s ‘Blue Jay’ magazine (www.na-
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turesask.ca). Large-scale public participation in Bird Studies Canada programs is essential. Scientists and volunteers work together, gathering data. That is where the Saskatoon Nature Society comes in. The Saskatoon Nature Society, a charitable organization founded in 1955, brings together those interested in the natural world. Our objective is to promote the appreciation of nature and encourage a deeper knowledge of it through observation and sharing of experience. Monthly meetings are held from September to April with talks, films and slide presentations on top-
ics related to nature. Three or more guided field trips are held each month in spring, summer and fall with occasional trips in winter, providing opportunities to observe birds, mammals, insects and plants in the company of other naturalists. For more information please see our website at: www.saskatoonnaturesociety.sk.ca Happy Holiday Season to all and don’t forget your feathered friends. At this time of year, small black oil sunflower seeds with or without shells work well. For anyone wishing to join in the 30th Annual Pike Lake Christmas Bird Count please contact: Bev Schmidt or Murray Morgan Bevnmurray@gmail.com 321-7498 telephone/text Pike Lake Count Organizers Saskatoon Nature Society
Vanscoy Quad Rally
he First Annual Vanscoy Quad Rally on October 13th was a spectacular success. 87 machines were registered, including a group who drove their quads all the way from Perdue to take part. The weather also cooperated with the day's high reaching nearly 12 C. "We're thrilled with the turnout and all the feedback we've been receiving is incredibly positive," said Robb McGill, one of the event's organizers. "We've learned a lot as well, and next year's ride is going to be even
bigger and better!" Riders were treated to free hot dogs and juice at the midpoint of the ride, and the Rider game was being shown in the beer gardens thanks to the use of a donated tv projector and big screen. More than 50 people stuck around for the evening fish fry, as well. The dedicated group of volunteers working to raise money to install an artificial ice plant in the Vanscoy arena - affectionately known as "The ShiverDome" - is continuing to make progress toward their
goal. So far the group has raised more than $50,000 toward the estimated $400,000 cost of the project. The Village of Vanscoy has committed $50,000 while the Community Players have donated $1,000 of their annual dinner theatre profits to the cause. Another $2,500 was obtained through a provincial rink improvement grant. You can follow the progress of the ShiverDome project, or even volunteer to help out, via the group's website: www.shiverdome.com.
Two of the eighty seven Vanscoy Quad Rally participants
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Miracle on 20th Street Submitted by Harv Domoslai
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he classic Christmas movie “Miracle on 34th Street”, tells the story of a New York court case in which Santa Clauses’ existence was legally challenged. Santa won the case when bag after bag of mail addressed to Santa via the North Pole was presented as evidence of his tangible presence and the fact that millions of believing children can’t be wrong. Mankind’s nature demands proof for most things and unfortunately the world doesn’t always provide such easy explanations. This is where faith comes in whether it is faith in God or Santa Clause or in justice or in anything else which helps man cope with the bigger issues in life. In my work as a veterinarian my faith in the goodness of mankind even in the most deplorable conditions and my faith that justice will prevail have been reaffirmed time and time again. 20th Street in Saskatoon runs through some good and some bad neighborhoods and the house I was called to in early December was definitely in a bad area. The house was a corner lot and as I parked my truck on the side street a pit-bull type dog lunged against the rusty chain-linked fence at me. His rabid liked canines gleamed as he chomped the fence and tried to get at me. Behind him and tied to a tree was a large dog which had lost most of his hair and was curled into a tight ball and shivered against the cold. I figured this was the sick dog I was to look at and proceeded to the door where my knock was answered with a gruff come in. I entered the house eager to get out of the December chill and stepped into the living room. The house was almost as cold as it was outside and whereby my house by now had been gaily decorated for Christmas this house was devoid
of any evidence of holiday spirit. The stark contrast to my comfortable home hit me as I surveyed the dingy three room main floor where sprawled on the single decrepit couch and on blankets on the floor were four young men. Two sported red bandanas and two had black toques pulled down over ears and eyebrows. “I’m the vet” I squeaked, suddenly becoming very uncomfortable inside what was obviously a gang house. “Someone called about a sick dog”, I added. “That was mom”, a taller teenager on the couch slowly sneered, “but she’s not here, the dog’s in the back I think she wants to find out why it stinks so much and lost all its hair.” He then stood up and lead me through the sparse kitchen and out the back door. He grabbed the bounding pit-bull by the collar as it climbed the steps to us and pointing at the huddled dog by the tree said “There he is. His name is Duke. He won’t hurt you”. I am always wary approaching large unknown dogs for the first time and double so as the pit-bull growled behind me as I approached Duke. Duke looked painfully up at me as I kneeled beside him and patted his flank. A half wag of the tail gave me the go ahead for a closer examination. Duke was in a lot of trouble. Most of his hair was gone and large crusty lesions throughout his body oozed a raw and foul puss. His eyes were blood shot and his face was scabbed and sore looking. Duke was suffering from an advanced case of mange with secondary skin infection. Treatment at that time was protracted and expensive and required diligence and compliance to get any type of success. Looking up at the scowling young man on the porch I thought to myself that this was not going to end well. Just as I was going to explain the gravity of the situation the back door opened and a mid-
dle aged lady stepped out sending the boy and the dog back into the house. “You're the vet I guess, what do you think is wrong with Duke,” she said without introduction. “Well looks like Duke has got mange. I’ll take some samples but he’s going to need a lot of treatment to get better”, I answered. “O jeez I figured it would be expensive,” she answered, “We don’t have much and I haven’t’ told the boys yet but I broke parole and now I got to go back to jail. Merry Christmas eh”. “It is kind of expensive to treat but you don’t have to pay all at once but there’s a lot to do, baths and stuff like that, will the boys do that?” I queried. She knelt by her dog and with the hint of tears welling in her pain hardened eyes cradled his head said; “Oh they’ll do it alright. There good boys just this city drags them down and they’ve got nothing to do but drugs and fight. They know that this old dog means the world to me.” Then rising up and proceeding to the house said, “Well come on in and tell the boys what to do I gotta pack my stuff”. The boys were extremely agitated when their mother told them she had to go back to jail. They urged her to go back to the country and hide at her cousins place, but in the end they calmed down and let their mother go to her room and pack. Then turning their attention to me four sets of dark hard eyes glared at me until the tallest, who must have been the oldest boy, asked, “Well what do we have to do to get mom’s dog better”. At that time I remember feeling that their asking me for help must have been the hardest thing to do. I represented a class and a race that they must have felt contributed to their general condition as well as directly to their mother’s predicament. Once again they were in a disadvantaged position at the mercy of me and how
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that the boys were doing everything they could to help him. They had rigged a small electric space heater by his mattress to keep him warmer. They had hauled water heated on the stove to shampoo him and they had old blankets wrapped around him to keep him dry. I was very surprised at the compliance in the face of such adversity these boys had shown and each week I went back Duke looked better and better. The last treatment before Christmas for Duke fell on the 23rd and he looked great, his hair was growing back soft and rich and most of his wounds had healed. After I gave Duke his shot the oldest boy got off the couch and reaching into his jeans took out a handful of cash. “Here’s eighty dollars
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The Writer’s Corner A g S ERViCES d iViSion A Christmas Eve Cookie delivery – Paige R. As I walked down the bumpy stone path to the neighbour’s house on Christmas Eve I paused to study the beauty of the winter scene. There was a path cleared all the way to the front door and the trees were covered in a thin layer of soft snow and twinkling lights. The ever greens were a deep forest green that contrasted strongly on the bright white snow. There was an old worn wood sled leaned up against hibernating tree to the left of me and to the right the yard was covered in snow. The sky above the trees was a pale blue as dusk began to fall. The air smelled faintly of chestnuts being roasted and cookies being baked. The snow crunched beneath my feet and the air felt cold against my cheeks. Just in front of the living room window there was a small snow man. He had a dark grey top hat, a thick carrot nose, a red and green plaid scarf and small black pebbles as his eyes and mouth. On his twig arms perched a bold red Cardinal. I tried to walk slowly as I approached the house, hoping not to scare the crimson bird. Nervously I rang the door bell. Suddenly the green tin of freshly baked chocolate chip cookies felt heavy. The navy door opened gradually revealing a little boy with blonde hair and brown eyes. He had on snow man pyjamas and large yellow slippers shaped like bananas. Warm air flooded from the house creating steam around the edges of the door. The boy said hello and asked if I knew when Santa would be there. I told him Mr Claus would arrive during the night once he was sound asleep in his warm bed. Then I handed him the cookie tin. He said thank you and wished me a Merry Christmas before closing the door. It made a slight creaking noise but it was drowned out by the excited child behind the door. The wreath shook dangerously on the door. The ruby bow hung low and the tiny decorations swayed from the movement of the door. As I turned around and began to make my way home I noticed the sky was almost completely dark and the stars were out, shining dazzlingly high in the night sky. I took a deep breath of the freezing winter air, and then began to briskly walk home. Only the soft sound of singing carollers could be heard above crunching snow. Before going into my house I took a leisurely look around the street. The mixture of Christmas lights, the brilliant full moon, and the dim blaze from fires gave the street a soft radiance. Everything on the street including the bare trees and boot prints across the snow looked like a scene from a Christmas card. It was a beautiful sight and I think even Santa would have to stop to take a long look at this picturesque scene.
The Christmas Kitty by Lauren R. It’s Christmas Eve and people are everywhere they are last minute shopping and buying for the sales. Me? Oh I’m sitting in my back alley looking up at all the people who walk by. Some will stop and pet me or give me some food. Oh I guess I should tell you I am a stray kitten. Last year on Christmas I spent it running away from a big mean bulldog! For Christmas this year I asked Santa for a family but I don’t know if Santa gives presents to cats. I’m hoping that if I wonder the streets tonight I will be able to catch Santa and maybe I can ask him in person. Its 12:30 pm and no sign of Santa! I’m starting to think maybe this Christmas isn’t going to be my best one. I was just drifting off when I could see the bottom of someone’s boots. “I hear you want a family for Christmas” a loud jolly voice said. I looked up and Santa was standing in front of me with a bowl of warm milk, a cushion, and an address where the boy who wants a kitten for Christmas lives! I so excited I couldn’t even make a noise. This had to be a dream it was to good to be true! When I got to my new home Santa put me in the little boys stocking. His name is Toby my new boy’s name is Toby. Santa told me to go to sleep. When I woke I woke to yelling and a wonderful voice of a little boy! When he saw me in his stocking his face filled with so much joy! He made me a bowl of milk and he had gotten some food from Santa too so I had a wonderful meal. My life was good and Toby named me Noel and put a red ribbon around my neck. MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE
493 - 2408 Christmas Eve by Megan K. I pulled the fluffy red scarf closer to my face as we were nearing the cabin. It was Christmas Eve and I had to get things ready for tomorrow. It was a bitterly cold day but the sun was still shining and there was a brilliant blue sky. It was mid afternoon now. The sun would be setting soon. My wife and two daughters were inside the little house getting Christmas supper ready. My job was to finish collecting the fire wood and get a Christmas tree. This was my last load of wood. I stopped for a minute to catch my breath. I looked around. Surrounding our house was a bunch of giant poplar trees. They were light grey to white in colour and had lots of dark stripes or patches around them. Behind our house was a large dense forest. Mostly it was made up of pine trees. It was the only green colour I could see with all the snow around. Many of the prickly branches were covered with a thin layer of frost. In the distance I could glimpse some smaller possibly younger poplar trees. They were not as tall as the trees surrounding our house but still stood higher than the pine trees. I could hear my kids laughing in the house. I stared at our house. It was undersized and old looking. Most of the paint had peeled off and the wood was mostly a grey colour. After Christmas I will see if we can afford the materials to fix up the house. All around in the snow small birds were looking for seeds. They were very petite and had red over there backs, wings and heads. I could hear them sing little tunes to each other. Some of them flew up into the branches of the trees and continued searching for food. As I turned around my horse slowly walked up to me and nudged me with his nose. He was still hitched up to the sleigh. He was a chocolate palomino or also called a liver chestnut. He had a long flowing mane and tail. I thought he was beautiful. He was a present from my father when I had gotten married. Without him we would have a very hard time putting food on the table. I was time to go get the Christmas tree. I promised I would get a really big one this year. As we trudged back through the snow I felt really lucky and grateful to have a comfortable home and a loving family. Christmas is the best time of the year.
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7:00 am december 25th morning – by Sam d. Johnny runs down the stairs in a flash, sees the fire burning, stockings stacked to the top with candies and small goodies. Anything you can want stuffed into a stocking, lit up candles on the top of the fire place, wreaths, old family photos, comfy pyjamas. Warm as if you had no other responsibility but to be there. Anticipation on opening the gifts, shaking hastily like you want to see what’s in them so bad you might die. All you want to do is dive underneath that tree and open those gifts, see what’s in them, and stop the anticipation. You want to wake up your parents so badly it’s like lightning shooting into your soul, deep into your soul. Bits and crumbs left on the plate half cup of milk , the excitement jolting through your body knowing he came to your house and ate your cookies and milk that you left him. The warm milky color of living room, soft beige fire place, flashing lights on the Christmas tree, everything perfectly placed on the tree, as if it was destined to be there and never to move. Presents under the tree very beautifully wrapped as if it were a professional who wrapped them. Nice big golden star on the top of the tree so perfectly placed there if it was gone you’d think the room would fall to pieces. Plush red carpet as if you were in Hollywood back in the 50’s when Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Presley were big, flashing camera’s sounds of clicking at night, beautiful classic old jazz music, pearls, rock and roll ages. The morning of Christmas is always the best morning of life, always comfortable and welcoming, as if meant to be there. I love Christmas. I feel as if wherever you are, you are in the right place.
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Winter Writing – Cody J. As I stand on the concrete sidewalk, slick with ice I glance across the road and see a cluster of kindergartens, probably on a field trip. They slowly shuffle, stumble and walk along, holding onto the yellow, nylon rope that their teacher was using to make sure they didn’t wander off. One of the students had stopped to begin to construct a snowman. The teacher, wearing an off-shade pink fur coat, with a hat to match halted the group to scold the lone student who was at least 10 feet away from the group. Each of the students are dressed in colourful winter clothing. Red, green, blue and pink seemed to be their favourite colours. Their backdrop was a wall of white picket fences, shielding the dogs behind them from escaping. The houses behind them, made of red and brown bricks, looked like they had been there forever. In front of them, a small cedar bush blanketed in snow along with the lawn that once was a beautiful shade of green is now a stunning white. As I glance off to the side, I see a humongous oak tree, covered in snow. It looked like it too has been there forever. It must have been planted when the brick houses were built. A pigeon is perching on the top branch, trying to keep warm. Some of the kindergartens intently gaze as they walk at the pigeon. The teacher reminds the students to continue walking along. As the students continue to saunter down the walk, they start to sing a tune. “Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way…” They then begin to happily skip along to the tune. As they skip out of sight around the corner I slowly begin to walk back to my house and crack open the creaky wood door and enter the house.
My house – by Summor P. I looked down the hill at my house, smoke rose quickly from both chimneys going into the sky evaporating as it got higher and higher. In the air above our house, a few birds flew; it was too hard to tell what kind of birds, their wings catching just the right air to make it look like they’re floating. Snow covered our roof like a blanket, some icicles hung down, catching the light just right to make them sparkle. I looked at the ground, bushes and rocks were also covered by the sparkling snow, my two dogs were running around with a red ball, they seemed to love the snow even more than I do, they rolled into the snow many times, covering their face with the cold fluff like stuff. Sitting on the ledge of my house was out cat, he looked at the snow as if it were going to bury him forever if he tried to jump, so he stayed on the rail watching the birds fly all around him, I bet he wishes it were summer. I hear a church bell ring, I look to the old church house behind out house, people were walking out, I could hear the slight crunch of snow as I shifted my weight to the other boot. Suddenly it started snowing, the birds chirped and few away trying to look for a place to hide. I could hear my dogs bark in the distance and my house door open and close, probably mom letting the cat in. As the snowflakes fell I took off my mitt, and caught two snowflakes, each with its own distinct features. The wind picked up a bit and I felt a gush of air pass by me, The snow was coating my jacket and my hands, it felt cold, but melted quickly. I put my hand into the snow it was very cold, but still it melted quickly. I looked back up at our nicely decorated trees, the lights were bright and shimmering, I wondered if Santa could see them when he brings us him presents. When I looked into the distance I saw the mountains, and below a lot of trees. Some of the trees with no leaves, had little snow on each branch, each time the wind picked up snow would blow off the tree, as I watched it fall down, it seemed to all but dance in the wind, in a line of flakes, like they were playing follow the leader to the ground. I started walking down the path, going to my house; it was getting darker out now. When I reached my house it was very dark the only thing visible was the tree lights and some lights from my town, the dogs and cat had already gone inside. Before I went inside, I stopped and listened, I heard the church bell ring again, it seemed to play the chime of a well known Christmas song, letting everyone know it was Christmas eve.
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1 C. wheat 8 Oz. Cream Cheese 1 Can Pineapple drained 2 Tbsp. lemon juice 1 Pkg. Instant vanilla pudding 1 large tub Cool Whip Soak the wheat overnight. Drain this water off and add new water to cover, cook for 5-6 hours without boiling and adding water as needed. Rinse and cool. Mix cream cheese, pineapple, lemon juice and vanilla pudding mix. Add the cooked wheat to this and then add cool ship before serving.
Jeslyn Smith Vanscoy gingerbread for gingerbread House 5 1/2 C. flour 1 Tsp. salt 1 Tsp. baking soda 3 Tsp. cinnamon 2 Tsp. ginger 2 Tsp. cloves 1 Tsp. nutmeg Make a stiff dough. Chill. Roll out and cut into shapes. Bake 300F for 20 minutes.
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Microwave Peanut Brittle 1 C. white sugar 1/2 C. corn syrup 1 C. salted peanuts 1 Tsp. butter or margarine 1 Tsp vanilla 1 Tsp baking soda Butter a cookie sheet. Combine sugar and corn syrup in a 2 quart glass bowl and microwave on high 4 minutes. Stir in peanuts and microwave on high 3 1/2 minutes more, then stir in butter and vanilla and microwave for 1 1/2 minutes. Stir in baking soda until light and foamy. Pour onto cookie sheet and spread thin. Cool completely and break into pieces and serve. Joan Sparrow Vanscoy Brazil nut yule Cake 1 1/2 C. flour 3/4 Tsp. baking powder 1 Tsp. salt Mix the above, add fruit & nuts; set aside. 3 C. brazil nuts, shelled & whole (or any nuts such as almonds, pecans, walnuts) 1 C. red & green cherries 1 C. candied pineapple Cream together: 1/2 C. butter or margarine 3/4 C. white sugar Add: 3 eggs; 1 at a time 1 Tsp. almond extract 1 Tsp. vanilla extract Stir in flour & fruit mixture. Pour batter into lined, (with butcher, wax, or parchment paper) greased loaf pan or foil pan or 2 small pans. Bake at 300F for 1 3/4 to 2 hours. Cool 20 minutes. Wrap cake in tin foil and keep in sealed container. Joan Sparrow Vanscoy Seven Layer dip 8 Oz. cream cheese 1/2 C. sour cream 1/4 C. mayo 1 Can shrimp (drained & dried) 1 C. seafood/cocktail sauce 2 C. shredded mozza cheese 1 C. chopped green pepper 3 C. chopped green onions 1 C. diced tomato Mix first 3 ingredients and spread in dish. Add remaining ingredients top. Chill and serve. Marsha Lemon Vanscoy
outrageous Chocolate Marquise Fancy name but SO easy & you make it the day before! Chocolate Sponge Base: 3 large eggs, room temperature 1/2 C. sugar 1/3 C. flour 2 Tbsp. cocoa powder Beat eggs, add sugar and beat until well blended. Sift cocoa and flour together; fold into egg mixture. Grease 10" springform pan. Bake for 15 min at 350F (preheated) or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool. Brush with 2 Tbsp. Kahlua (optional) on cooled sponge cake. Top Layer: 1 1/2 C. semi-sweet choc chips 1 C. butter 1/3 C. cocoa powder 3/4 C. warm coffee 4 large egg white, room temperature Heat coffee in a large measuring cup in microwave. Once heated, add cocoa and stir to dissolve. Add the chocolate and butter. Place back in the microwave to melt completely. Once chocolate mixture has cooled, beat egg whites until stiff. Fold egg white into chocolate mixture. Pour over sponge cake and refrigerate overnight. Top with fresh berries & whipped cream. (I like, strawberries/raspberries/saskatoons but would be great with any fruit!) Marsha Lemon Vanscoy out of this World Corn dip makes 6 cups 3-11Oz. cans sweet corn and diced peppers(drained) OR just add chopped roasted red peppers to plain corn 7 Oz.can chopped green chillies 6 Oz.can chopped jalapeno peppers, drained and liquid added to taste OR use fresh jalapenos (even better) 1/2 C. chopped green onion 1 C. mayo 1 C. sour cream (full fat - you know you want to) 1 Tsp.pepper 1/2 Tsp. garlic powder 16 Oz. Pkg shredded sharp cheddar cheese Mix and chill 2 hours or overnight. Serve with a LOT of tortilla or corn chips. Brenda Beck-Baker Vanscoy
Korean BBQ Beef (Bulgogi) Marinade: 4 cloves of garlic chopped 3 green onions sliced 3 Tbsp. packed brown sugar 1 Tbsp. sesame or cooking oil 1 Tbsp.toasted sesame seeds 1/3 C. soya sauce 2 Tbsp. sherry 1/4 Tsp. cayenne pepper Sprinkle of black pepper Put into a blender to combine. 2 Lbs. beef flank steak - partially frozen (it is easier to slice thinly, cut across the grain) Put in shallow bowl and pour the marinade over the beef. Marinate in fridge at least 2 hours. Soak skewers for 10 min. in water. Thread the beef accordion style onto skewers, grill on high heat turning several times. It can also be broiled in the oven. It's great and easy. Sandy Ehr Vanscoy
Toffee Crunch grahams 12 whole graham crackers 1 C. butter 1/2-1 C. brown sugar 2 C. sliced almonds Line a 15 in. x 10 in. cookie sheet with tin foil. Place graham crackers in pan. In a saucepan, combine butter and brown sugar, bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Pour over graham crackers. Sprinkle with almonds. Bake @ 400F for 6-8 minutes. Cool in pan for 4 minutes. Cut each cracker into four sections; transfer to wire rack to cool completely. Yields 4 dozen. Peggy Rice Asquith deb’s delicious Brazil nut Cake 1 1/2 C. whole brazil nuts 1 1/2 C. whole walnuts 1/2 Lb. cut up dates 2/3 C. glazed pineapple 1/2 C. glazed red cherries 1/2 C. glazed green cherries 1/2 C. raisins Put in a bowl and dust with 3/4 C. flour and 3/4 C. sugar to coat. Beat 3 eggs, add 1/2 Tsp. baking powder, 1 Tsp. vanilla, 1 Tbsp. soft butter. Pour over dusted fruits. Put in a well lined or greased pan. Bake at 300F for 1 hour. If you put a pan of water in the oven, this will keep the nuts from burning on top. Deb Rolston Delisle
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Holiday Melodies from: Vanscoy Fertilizer Terminal
Chestnuts Roasting on an open Fire Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, Jack Frost nipping on your nose, Yuletide carols being sung by a choir, And folks dressed up like Eskimos. Everybody knows a turkey and some mistletoe, Help to make the season bright. Tiny tots with their eyes all aglow, Will find it hard to sleep tonight. They know that Santa's on his way; He's loaded lots of toys and goodies on his sleigh. And every mother's child is going to spy, To see if reindeer really know how to fly. And so I'm offering this simple phrase, To kids from one to ninety-two, Although its been said many times, many ways, A very Merry Christmas to you
Winter Wonderland Sleigh bells ring, are you listening, In the lane, snow is glistening A beautiful sight, We're happy tonight. Walking in a winter wonderland. Gone away is the bluebird, Here to stay is a new bird He sings a love song, As we go along, Walking in a winter wonderland. In the meadow we can build a snowman, Then pretend that he is Parson Brown He'll say: Are you married? We'll say: No man, But you can do the job When you're in town. Later on, we'll conspire, As we dream by the fire To face unafraid, The plans that we've made, Walking in a winter wonderland. In the meadow we can build a snowman, And pretend that he's a circus clown We'll have lots of fun with mister snowman, Until the other kids knock him down. When it snows, ain't it thrilling, Though your nose gets a chilling We'll frolic and play, the Eskimo way, Walking in a winter wonderland.
Little drummer Boy Come they told me, pa rum pum pum pum A new born King to see, pa rum pum pum pum Our finest gifts we bring, pa rum pum pum pum To lay before the King, pa rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum,
The Twelve Days of Christmas On the first day of Christmas, my true love sent to me A partridge in a pear tree.
So to honor Him, pa rum pum pum pum, When we come.
On the second day of Christmas, my true love sent to me Two turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree.
Little Baby, pa rum pum pum pum I am a poor boy too, pa rum pum pum pum I have no gift to bring, pa rum pum pum pum That's fit to give the King, pa rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum,
On the third day of Christmas, my true love sent to me Three French hens, Two turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree.
Shall I play for you, pa rum pum pum pum, On my drum?
On the fourth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree.
Mary nodded, pa rum pum pum pum The ox and lamb kept time, pa rum pum pum pum I played my drum for Him, pa rum pum pum pum I played my best for Him, pa rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum, Then He smiled at me, pa rum pum pum pum Me and my drum.
do you Hear What i Hear? Said the night wind to the little lamb, do you see what I see Way up in the sky, little lamb, do you see what I see A star, a star, dancing in the night With a tail as big as a kite With a tail as big as a kite Said the little lamb to the shepherd boy, do you hear what I hear Ringing through the sky, shepherd boy, do you hear what I hear A song, a song, high above the trees With a voice as big as the sea With a voice as big as the sea Said the shepherd boy to the mighty king, do you know what I know In your palace warm, mighty king, do you know what I know A Child, a Child shivers in the cold Let us bring Him silver and gold Let us bring Him silver and gold Said the king to the people everywhere, listen to what I say Pray for peace, people everywhere! listen to what I say The Child, the Child, sleeping in the night He will bring us goodness and light He will bring us goodness and light
On the fifth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree. On the sixth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me Six geese a-laying, Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree. On the seventh day of Christmas, my true love sent to me Seven swans a-swimming, Six geese a-laying, Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree. On the eighth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me Eight maids a-milking, Seven swans a-swimming, Six geese a-laying, Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the ninth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me Nine ladies dancing, Eight maids a-milking, Seven swans a-swimming, Six geese a-laying, Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree. On the tenth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me Ten lords a-leaping, Nine ladies dancing, Eight maids a-milking, Seven swans a-swimming, Six geese a-laying, Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree. On the eleventh day of Christmas, my true love sent to me Eleven pipers piping, Ten lords a-leaping, Nine ladies dancing, Eight maids a-milking, Seven swans a-swimming, Six geese a-laying, Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree. On the twelfth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me Twelve drummers drumming, Eleven pipers piping, Ten lords a-leaping, Nine ladies dancing, Eight maids a-milking, Seven swans a-swimming, Six geese a-laying, Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree!
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Songs of the Season Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen Comet and Cupid and Donner and Blitzen But do you recall The most famous reindeer of all? Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Had a very shiny nose And if you ever saw it You would even say it glows All of the other reindeer Used to laugh and call him names They never let poor Rudolph Join in any reindeer games Then one foggy Christmas Eve Santa came to say, “Rudolph with your nose so bright Won’t you guide my sleigh tonight?” Then how the reindeer loved him As they shouted out with glee Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer You’ll go down in history!
Frosty the Snowman
All i Want For Christmas is My Two Front Teeth Every body stops and stares at me These two teeth are gone as you can see I don’t know just who to blame for this catastrophe! But my one wish on Christmas Eve is as plain as it can be! All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth, my two front teeth, see my two front teeth!
i Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus Underneath the mistletoe last night. She didn’t see me creep down the stairs to have a peep; She thought that I was tucked up in my bedroom fast asleep. Then, I saw Mommy tickle Santa Claus Underneath his beard so snowy white; Oh, what a laugh it would have been If Daddy had only seen Mommy kissing Santa Claus last night.
Gee, if I could only have my two front teeth, then I could with you “Merry Christmas.” It seems so long since I could say, “Sister Susie sitting on a thistle!” Gosh oh gee, how happy I’d be, if I could only whistle (thhhh) All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth, my two front teeth, see my two front teeth. Gee, if I could only have my two front teeth, then I could wish you “Merry Christmas!”
Frosty the snowman Was a jolly happy soul, With a corn cob pipe and a button nose And two eyes made out of coal; Frosty the snowman, is a fairy tale they say, He was made of snow but the children know How he came to life one day. There must have been some magic In that old silk hat they found ‘Cause when they put it on his head He began to dance around Oh, Frosty the snowman Knew the sun was hot that day, So he said, ‘Let’s run and we’ll have some fun Now before I melt away!’ Down to the village, with a broomstick in his hand, Running here and there all around the square, Saying, ‘Catch me if you can!’ He led them down the streets of town Right to the traffic cop, And he only paused a moment When he heard him holler ‘Stop!’ For Frosty the snowman had to hurry on his way. But he waved goodbye, saying, ‘Don’t you cry I’ll be back again same day!’ Thumpety thump thump, (2) Look at Frosty go, thumpety thump thump, (2) Over the hills of snow
o Holy night O holy night! The stars are brightly shining, It is the night of the dear Saviour’s birth. Long lay the world In sin and error pining ‘Till He appeared and the soul felt its worth A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices, For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn, Fall on your knees! O hear the angels voices! O night, divine! O night, when Christ was born, O night, divine! O night, O night divine!
Silent night Silent night, Holy night All is calm, all is bright, ‘Round you virgin mother and child Holy infant so tender and mild. Sleep in heavenly peace, Sleep in heavenly peace. Silent night, Holy night Shepherds quake, at the sight Glories stream from heaven afar, Heavenly hosts sing,”Alleluia!” Christ the Savior is born Christ the savior is born. Silent night, Holy night Son of God, love’s pure light Radiant beams from Thy holy face With the dawn of redeeming grace, Jesus Lord at Thy birth Jesus Lord at Thy birth.
Most Wonderful Time of the year It’s the most wonderful time of the year With the kids jingle-belling And ev’ryone telling you Be of Good Cheer It’s the most Wonderful time of the year It’s the hap-happiest season of all With those holiday greetings And great happy meetings When friends come to call It’s the hap-happiest season of all There’ll be parties for hosting Marshmallows for roasting And caroling out in the snow There’ll be scary ghost stories And tales of the glories Of Christmases long, long ago It’s the most wonderful time of the year There’ll be much mistletoe-ing And hearts will be glowing When loved ones are near It’s the most wonderful time of the year
Santa Claus is Coming To Town You better watch out You better not cry Better not pout I’m telling you why Santa Claus is coming to town He’s making a list, And checking it twice; Gonna find out who’s naughty and nice. Santa Claus is coming to town He sees you when you’re sleeping He knows when you’re awake He knows if you’ve been bad or good So be good for goodness sake! O! You better watch out! You better not cry. Better not pout, I’m telling you why. Santa Claus is coming to town. Santa Claus is coming to town.
gentle Mary Laid her Child Gentle Mary laid her child lowly in a manger, There he lay, the undefiled, to the world a stranger. Such a babe in such a place, can he be the Saviour? Ask the saved of all the race, Who have found his favor Angels sang about his birth, wise ;men sought and found him; heaven’s star shone brightly forth, glory all around him. Shepherds saw the wondrous sight, heard the angels singing; all the plains were lit that night, all the hills were ringing. Gentle Mary laid her child lowly in a manger; he is still the undefiled, but no more a stranger. Son of God of humble birth, beautiful the story; praise his name in all the earth; hail the King of glory!
White Christmas I’m dreaming of a white Christmas Just like the ones we used to know Where the tree tops glisten And children listen To hear sleigh bells in the snow I’m dreaming of a white Christmas With every Christmas card I write May your days be merry and bright And may all your Christmases be white
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Songs of the Season it Came upon a Midnight Clear
o Little Town of Bethlehem
It came upon a midnight clear, That glorious song of old, From angels bending near the earth, To touch their harps of gold “Peace on the earth, good will to men From heav’n’s all gracious King,” The world in solemn stillness lay To hear the angels sing.
O little town of Bethlehem How still we sell thee lie! Above thy deep and dreamless sleep The silent stars go by. Yet in thy dark streets shineth The everlasting Light The hopes and fears of all the years Are met in thee tonight.
Still thro’ the cloven skies they come, With peaceful wings unfurled; And still their heav’nly music floats O’re all the weary world; Above its sad and lowly plains They bend on hov’ring wing, And ever o’er its Babel sound The blessed angels sing.
For Christ is born of Mary, And gathered all above, While mortals sleep, the angels keep Their watch of wondering love. O morning stars, together Proclaim the holy birth! And praises sing to God the King, And peace to men on earth.
O ye beneath life’s crushing load, Whose forms are bending low, Who toil along the climbing way With painful steps and slow; Look now, for glad and golden hours Come swiftly on the wing; Oh rest beside the weary road And hear the angels sing.
How silently, how silently, the wondrous gift is giv’n! So God imparts to human hearts The blessings of His heav’n. No ear may hear His coming, But in this world of sin, Where meek souls will receive Him still, The dear Christ enters in.
For lo! the days are hast’ning on, By prophets seen of old, When with the ever circling years Shall come the time foretold, When the new heav’n and earth shall own The Prince of Peace their King, And the whole world send back the son Which now the angels sing.
Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas Have yourself a merry little Christmas, Let your heart be light, From now on, our troubles will be out of sight. Have yourself a merry little Christmas, Make the Yuletide gay, From now on, our troubles will be miles away. Here we are as in olden days, Happy golden days of yore, Faithful friends who are dear to us, Gather near to us once more. Through the years we all will be together, If the Fates allow, Hang a shining star upon the highest bough, And have yourself a merry little Christmas now.
O holy Child of Bethlehem! Descend to us, we pray; Cast out our sin, and enter in, Be born in us today. We hear the Christmas angels The great glad tidings tell; O come to us, abide with us, Our Lord Emmanuel!
Silver Bells City sidewalks, busy sidewalks, Dressed in holiday style, In the air there’s a feeling of Christmas; Children laughing, People passing, Meeting smile after smile, And on every street corner you hear: Refrain Silver Bells, silver bells, It’s Christmas time in the city, Ring-a-ling, hear them ring, Soon it will be Christmas Day. Strings of street lights, even stoplights Blink a bright red and green, As the shoppers rush home with their treasures, Hear the snow crunch, see the kids bunch, This is Santa’s big scene, And above all the bustle you hear: Refrain
Away in a Manger Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, The little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head. The stars in the sky looked down where He lay, The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay. The cattle are lowing, the Baby awakes, But little Lord Jesus, no crying He makes. I love Thee, Lord Jesus; look down from the sky, And stay by my cradle till morning is nigh. Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask you to stay close by me forever, and love me, I pray. Bless all the dear children in your tender care, and fit us for heaven, to live with you there.
Angels We Have Heard on High Angels we have heard on high, Sweetly singing o’er the plains: And the mountains in reply echoing their joyous strains. Refrain Glo-ria in excelsis D-eo, Glo-ria, in excelsis D-eo. Shepherds, why this jubilee? Why you joyous songs prolong? What the gladsome tidings be Which inspire your heav’nly song? Refrain Come to Bethlehem, and see Him whose birth the angels sing; Come, adore on bended knee, Christ, the Lord, our new-born King. Refrain
White Christmas I’m dreaming of a white Christmas Just like the ones we used to know Where the tree tops glisten And children listen To hear sleigh bells in the snow I’m dreaming of a white Christmas With every Christmas card I write May your days be merry and bright And may all your Christmases be white
Jingle Bells Dashing through the snow In a one horse open sleigh O'er the fields we go Laughing all the way Bells on bob tails ring Making spirits bright What fun it is to laugh and sing A sleighing song tonight Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh A day or two ago I thought I'd take a ride And soon Miss Fanny Bright Was seated by my side The horse was lean and lank Misfortune seemed his lot We got into a drifted bank And then we got upsot Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh yeah Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh
Let it Snow Oh, the weather outside is frightful But the fire is so delightful and since we’ve no place to go, Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow. We finally kiss goodnight How I hate going out in the storm But if you’d really hold me tight, all the way home I’d be warm the fire is slowly dying, And my dear, we’re still goodbyeing But as long as you love me so, Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.
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We wish you a Merry Christmas We wish you a Merry Christmas; We wish you a Merry Christmas; We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Good tidings we bring to you and your kin; Good tidings for Christmas and a Happy New Year. Oh, bring us a figgy pudding; Oh, bring us a figgy pudding; Oh, bring us a figgy pudding and a cup of good cheer We won't go until we get some; We won't go until we get some; We won't go until we get some, so bring some out here We wish you a Merry Christmas; We wish you a Merry Christmas; We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
When a Child is Born A ray of hope Flickers in the sky A tiny star Lights up way up high All across the land Dawns a brand new-morn This comes to pass When a child is born. A silent wish sails the seven seas The winds of change Whisper in the trees and the walls of doubt Crumble tossed and torn This comes to pass When a child is born A rosy hue Settles all around You’ve got to feel You’re on solid ground For a spell or two No one seems forlorn This comes to pass When a child is born And all this happens Because the world is waiting Black, white, yellow No one knows But a child that will grow up and turn tears to laughter Hate to love War to peace And everyone to everyone’s neighbor And misery and suffering will be words to be forgotten forever It’s all a dream an illusion now It must come true Sometime, somehow All across the land Dawns a brand new morn This comes to pass When a child is born
Jingle Bell Rock
Let There Be Peace
Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock Jingle bells swing and jingle bells ring Snowing and blowing up bushels of fun Now the jingle hop has begun.
Let there be peace on earth And let it begin with me Let there be peace on earth The peace that was meant to be
Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock Jingle bells chime in jingle bell time Dancing and prancing in Jingle Bell Square In the frosty air.
With God as Creator, family all are we Let me walk with my family In peaceful harmony
What a bright time, it’s the right time To rock the night away. Jingle bell time is a swell time To go riding in a one-horse sleigh Giddy-up jingle horse, pick up your feet Jingle around the clock Mix and a-mingle in the jingling beat That’s the jingle bell, That’s the jingle bell, That’s the jingle bell rock.
Let peace begin with me Let this be the moment now With every breath I take Let this be my joyous vow
Christmas is coming, i’ll Be Home For Christmas I’ll be home for Christmas You can count on me Please have snow and mistletoe and presents on the tree Christmas Eve will find me Where the love light gleams I’ll be home for Christmas If only in my dreams
Christmas is coming, The geese are getting fat, Please put a penny In the old man's hat. If you haven't got a penny, A ha'penny will do, If you haven't got a ha'penny, Then God bless you.
This is Christmas gentle Mary Laid her Child Gentle Mary laid her child lowly in a manger, There he lay, the undefiled, to the world a stranger. Such a babe in such a place, can he be the Saviour? Ask the saved of all the race, Who have found his favor Angels sang about his birth, wise ;men sought and found him; heaven’s star shone brightly forth, glory all around him. Shepherds saw the wondrous sight, heard the angels singing; all the plains were lit that night, all the hills were ringing. Gentle Mary laid her child lowly in a manger; he is still the undefiled, but no more a stranger. Son of God of humble birth, beautiful the story; praise his name in all the earth; hail the King of glory!
sung to 'twinkle twinkle Little Star' What is Christmas? We’ll tell you. It’s putting love in all we do; In our work, and in our play. In our living every day. It is showing love for others, Father, Mother, Sisters, Brothers.
go Tell it on The Mountain When I was a seeker I sought both night and day, I asked the Lord to help me, And he showed me the say. Go tell it on the mountain, Over the hills and everywhere, Go tell it on the mountain, Our Jesus Christ is born. He made me a watchman Upon a city wall, And if I am a Christian, I am the least of all. Go tell it on the mountain, Over the hills and everywhere, Go tell it on the mountain, Our Jesus Christ is born.
To take each moment and live each moment In peace eternally Let there be peace on earth And let it begin with me
grandma got Run over by a Reindeer Grandma got run over by a reindeer. Walking home from our house Christmas eve. You can say there’s no such thing as Santa, but as for me and grandpa we believe. She’d been drinking too much eggnog, and we begged her not to go. But she forgot her medication, and she staggered out the door into the snow. When we found her Christmas morning, at the scene of the attack, she had hoof-prints on her forehead, and incriminating Claus marks on her back. Now we’re all so proud of grandpa, He’s been taking this so well. See him in there watching football, drinking root beer and playing cards with Cousin Mel. It’s not Christmas without Grandma, All the family's dressed in black and we just can’t help but wonder: Should we open up her gifts, or send them back? Send them back!! Now the goose is on the table and the pudding made of fig and the blue and silver candles that would just have matched the hair on grandma's wig. I've warned all my friends and neighbors better watch out for yourselves, they should never give a license to a man who drives a sleigh and plays with elves.
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My Christmas Miracle – Hailey H. On December 24th the night before Christmas a miracle had happened. My town had not had a snow fall since last winter and you know what they say, a white Christmas is always good. Well that night it had happened finally, the first snow fall! I was so excited I ran outside and jumped into the fresh powdery snow, making snow angels in my pyjamas. It was one of the best feelings I’ve ever experienced. Wow, I couldn’t believe that on Christmas Eve the first snowfall came. It was getting late and I knew somewhere Santa was in the sky flying around just waiting for me to go to sleep. The snow would wait for me until morning so off to bed I went. As raindrops danced in my head I dreamed of the presents I would receive in the morning. I wake up to the smell of pancakes and gingerbread, my presents under the tree what a beautiful sight to see. I walk down the stairs, my parents there to greet me with a Merry Christmas! I am so excited to open presents. I run to the tree and start to squeal because I know this is going to be an awesome Christmas! After opening all my gifts I thank my parents and then I run outside look up to the sky and thank Santa, being outside reminds me that I need to play in the fresh snow, so I suit up in my snow boots and ski pants with a warm jacket and toque and mitts I am ready to have some fun. I walk out and I see trees covered in sparkly snow, birds singing happy songs, the chimneys on everyone’s house puff with smoke, today was a gorgeous day! I play outside for the majority of the morning then my mother calls me in because we are going to have lunch with my grandma and grandpa. As I put my Christmas sweater on that my grandma gave me last Christmas I can almost smell the pine needles from last Christmas on it. We have lunch with grandma and grandpa then enjoy the rest of our Christmas. My Christmas miracle was something simple but something that I am grateful for; I hope everyone had a nice Christmas. Winter Thoughts – by James S. It was a cold sunny January day of 2012. All bundled up with the tips of your fingers and toes being a little bit cold. Tearing through the fresh powder snow on your toboggan getting pulled by your roaring ski-doo. Hour after hour getting pulled over the rock hard ice and the deep cold snow. Falling off getting a face full of frosty cold snow and you can’t see anything. The only feeling was the sun on your frosted face. Getting inside and trying to undress out of your soaking wet snow suit. Pouring a cup of steaming hot chocolate. Wrapping your chilly hands around to trying to warm them up. Taking a sip and burning your chapped lips. Wrapping up a cozy warm blanket trying to warm up your cold body. Looking outside the frost covered window and seeing the blizzarding snow. Seeing the odd shaped overhang of snow on the rooftops. The freshly drove over ski-doo tracks all over the yard. Glaring ice from the bright warm sun. Getting dressed in new warm clothes bundling up for round two. Starting up the ski-doo by pulling the frozen handle giving it all you got. It starting up and idling until you start driving. Spinning the track and spraying snow out the back of the powerful ski-doo. Leaving a track of tore away snow. Driving as fast as car accelerating through a big drift exploding through it. Powdery snow flying up over the windshield hitting your mask and making you blinded. Stopping to fill up with gas, taking off your mittens to put in gas nozzle in and turning it on. Looking through the line of heat waves from the gas. Spinning the cap back on and getting ready to go. Pulling the ski-doo slowly up to the shop and parking it waiting for another fun day.
Winter Scene – Braylee u. Struggling to fall asleep I stay up and lay there on the couch anxious for the special day to come. From the corner of my little ears I hear beeping noises not quite knowing what it is yet. I jump out of my comfy bed and sprint to the apartment window there right in front on my glimmering eyes is the day I have been waiting for. December, 25th my favourite holiday of the year. Kids jumping around with joy involved in the holiday spirit. A horse and carriage fly by on the icy streets, Christmas lights are on and Christmas carollers are out and singing so loud I can hear their happy voices from my apartment. The bright green wreaths hanging on the slamming doors catch my eyes, each and every person, adults, little kids, big and small skating on the flooded ice twirling and dancing. The sparkly snow so bright I can barely bare to look at it. Fluffy powder fills the streets and snowmen are being made by all the little ones bundled up in there poofy ski pants and jackets, their toques so big you can barely see their little eyes, their hands looking like they’re huge but it’s just the mittens. Dark and light pine trees are being decorated last minute, and snow fills the others. Brick bridges are carefully approached because of the icy conditions. To my right I see people around the ages of four to ten having an intense snowball fight, throwing and bundling up all the snow they can find. Chimneys are running full speed and huffing out smoke black smoke. This Christmas was the best Christmas yet and it’s now coming to and end, I go inside for some hot chocolate and do it all over again.
“Christmas Limericks” by Bradley M. The house’s lights shone bright and fluorescent The rooms were quiet and pleasant I stood there silently Waiting patiently To open my little gold present. I looked at the gold box With eyes like a hawk’s I’ve been really good So there I stood Praying that it isn’t socks.
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“on a Crisp december Morning” by delanie M. On a crisp December morning, The smoke from a chimney in the woods, Canadian geese landing in a pond, The trees and grass in the lake all covered in frost, Calling of geese to one another, The trees towering a small log cabin by the lake, On a crisp December morning.
“Christmas Sleep” by Heather K. Children laying in bed Her soft mind waits for Christmas Day Ring bells she waits for Inside her bed, oh so warm She waits for Santa to come The night grows longer Music bells are heard through the sky A sound from the chimney is heard Santa has arrived. Santa watches you sleep Lays the presents under the tree Elegantly wrapped present waiting Everywhere people are waiting for presents and Presents wait for the children to come.
The hockey story by Zach S. I always get excited when winter comes. There are big puffy flakes that gently fall on the houses and on the ground. There are people all over the streets and Christmas holiday music playing. The most thing that I get excited for when winter comes is hockey. It is my favourite sport and it also my family’s to. It has been in our family ever since my great great grandpa played it. Tomorrow me and my family are going to help out with the indoor rink. We have put snow on the ground and put water on it and do that about seven times so the ice can be thick and strong. I was planning to spray paint the ice so that there will be a red and two blue lines. Also paint the goalies crease and two circles at one end one in the middle and two at the other end of the ice. I thought, this is going to be a good plan. The next morning me and my family went to the town rink. When we got there we saw a whole bunch of people outside of the rink. We got out of our car and went up to them. They all looked mad. One guy said “there is not going to be a rink this year because there is a car that smashed into the side of the rink and it is going to take the rest of the winter to fix it.” We questioned “How did it smash into the rink?” He responded “It was really icy in one spot in the parking lot.” One guy came out of the rink and said, “We have to close the rink this year because of the wreck.” He sent told everyone to go home until further notice. We got home and we were all upset about there being no rink. Then I thought of an idea. It was to build an outdoor rink. I told my parents about it and they thought that it was a great idea. They said that we should start it tonight and phone some people about it. They thought that it was a great idea and they said “be there tomorrow at the park.” The next day we met at the park and there was more there than we expected. We started by putting snow and water on the spot that we wanted it. We did that seven times. The rink was nearly finished. We put planks around the rink for boards and put nets in it. We were done by the end of the day. One person said “See everyone tomorrow and bring sticks, skates and a helmet.” The next day everyone met back at the rink and we played a game of hockey. I said “This could be our rink for the year everyone.” Everyone agreed.” From there on that was our rink and everyone was happy.
Winter Writing – by Tara C. “I’m going for a walk in the snow” I shouted to my mom. As I stepped out into the cool winter air, I could smell the fresh scent of pine trees. I looked up at the sky and saw snowflakes falling from the dark winter sky. As I walked down my driveway, I saw a deer staring at me from the bushes. It gazed upon me for a couple of seconds before it dashed away into the safety of the nearby trees. As I reached the end of my driveway, I watched a rabbit scurry across the road. I heard a rustling in the bushes behind me. I turned around to see an owl flying away into the night sky. The moon was full the sun had set and now the moon was lighting up the night sky. I looked at my watch, it was getting late. As I turned around I saw a skunk run under my neighbours shed. It turned around and looked me directly in the eye, before disappearing out of sight. It was getting really late, as I finally reached the end of my driveway. I could see the lights on in the windows. I could hear the trees rustling in the wind. I couldn’t feel my toes anymore. The snow was starting to turn into a blizzard as I opened the door. A huge gust of warm air welcomed me home.
“on Christmas Morning” by Sarah B. When the kids woke up on Christmas morning they were astonished to see brightly coloured presents sitting under the tree They opened them up and saw magnificent toys They sat there and played with them All day.
“Christmas” By Sam M. White candles burning so brightly Pine cones tied with lovely red ribbons Presents wrapped so nicely in red and green. With white heavy bodies of snow outside Snow falls on the pine trees so lightly. Waiting by the Christmas tree for presents, The feeling to have all the family around.
“Christmas Haikus” By Kristy R. The snow filled the air The porch light was my lighthouse Pulled me from the storm I was greeted with Love and hugs from those dearest Lost on Christmas eve Found Christmas morning Night in a land of glitter Bright stars lead me home.
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Snowball Ornament Supplies 3 inch styrofoam ball Colored childs ribbed sock Ribbon to hang Paint ( black, orange, red) Decoration for hat (optional) Small rubber band Low temp hot glue gun Instructions: Turn sock inside out. Cut sock about 1/2� from ribs. Place ribbon inside the sock so that when you turn it right side out the ribbon sticks out to hang. Sew the sock and ribbon with a straight stich and gather the sock together to create the pucker effect on the top of a hat. Use a rubber band instead if doing this with younger children. Turn sock right side out and you should have what looks like a hat. Pull sock over styrofoam ball and fold up one side to make the hat. Once you have your hat in place use hot glue and tack the hat in place all the way around. Paint the snowmans face Add any decorations to the hat.
Bubble Wrap Ornament Kids love bubble wrap, so why not use it for decorations? Supplies: Bubble Wrap Scissors Paint in holiday colors Ribbon Paper Clip or Ornament Hanger Paper Plate Newspaper Cardstock or Heavy Paper Hole Punch Instructions: 1. Cut bubble wrap in circle slightly bigger than finished product. 2. Spread newspaper to protect surface from stray paint. 3. Put small quantity of paint on plate in bands or design of your choice and press bubble wrap into paint. 4. Press down on paper, transferring paint from bubble wrap to paper. 5. Let dry 6. Using can or round object, trace circle in printed area and cut out. 7. Punch hole in top of finished circle and tie on ribbon. Make into a bow. 8. Open up oversized paper clip to make hanger or use a store bought one.
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What do you call people who are afraid of Santa Claus? Claustrophobic.
Drinking Straw Christmas Tree Supplies 1- 4" STYROFOAM* cone 25 plastic drinking straws (with green stripes) Thick, white craft glue Long scissors 1 Small sprig holly, red bow, or other embellishment (optional) Instructions: Cut the straws into 1 1/2" pieces. Pour a small amount of glue onto wax paper, cardboard or other disposable surface. Dip the end of each straw into the glue and insert straight into the cone. Arrange the straws in vertical rows around the cone. Fill in empty areas around the bottom of the cone as necessary. Insert three pieces with bent ends into top of cone; bend ends out slightly. Let dry. Trim the straws so the straws at the base of the cone are much longer than those at the top. Cut vertically from the bottom of the cone. If desired, add a small embellishment to the top of the cone (we used a sprig of holly).
Why does Santa have 3 gardens? So he can ho-ho-ho. Why was Santa's little helper depressed? Because he had low elf esteem. What do you get when you cross a snowman with a vampire? Frostbite. What do snowmen eat for breakfast? Snowflakes. What do you get when you cross an archer with a gift-wrapper? Ribbon hood.
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SpARkLY pEppERMInT pLAYDOugH 2 cups water 2 cups flour 1 cup salt 4 teaspoons cream of tartar 4 tablespoons oil peppermint extract glitter Mix dry ingredients in a medium size pot. Add wet ingredients and stir together over low hear until a ball of dough forms. Remove playdough from pot and knead by hand until dough is smooth and evenly coated. Store in air tight container.
Button Wreath Supplies: Red & green buttons Ribbon Cardstock or heavy paper Tacky glue
Handprint Reindeer Hat Be Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer with fun reindeer crafts for kids. Make antlers from your handprints, add the red nose and you can guide Santa's sleigh. Supplies 2 sheets 8.5" x 11" brown construction paper Craft sticks Google eyes Small red pom pom Scissors Tacky craft glue Red marker Instructions Cut 2 3-1/2" wide x 11" long strip from the brown paper. Glue the strips together to make a long band. On the 2nd sheet of brown, trace two handprints - one left and one right onto the brown paper. Cut out. Wrap the paper strip around the child's head until it is snug. Hold it and remove it from the child's head. Trim off the excess. Glue together. Place a handprint inside of the crown on each side. Glue the antlers to the band. Add some tape to hold them in place until it dries. Glue a craft stick to the middle of the palm of the handprint. extending to the band. This is to keep the "antlers" standing tal. Glue the eyes and nose onto the front of the crown. Add a smile with the red glitter glue or with a red marker.
Instructions: 1.Use two small circle shapes to create a wreath and cut out. 2. Glue green buttons around the circle to form the wreath Glue red button representing holly berries around the wreath. 3. Make a bow and glue to the top of the wreath.
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Vanscoy & District Early Learning Centre Staff attend ‘Italian’ Conference Submitted by Tobi Torresan taff of the Vanscoy and District Early Learning Center had the opportunity to travel to Vancouver, BC to attend a conference to study the Reggio Emilia Approach to Early Childhood Education. The speakers were directly from the town of Reggio Emilia, Italy. Along with the conference there was a travelling exhibit called The Wonder of Learning, which recounts experience from infant-toddler centers, preschools and primary schools in the city of
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Reggio Emilia. This approach has become the focus of many Early childhood programs around the world. Speakers at the conference included Professors and Instructors from Toronto, Victoria, New Brunswick, Calgary, Powel River, Kamloops, Winnipeg, Saskatoon, London, New Zealand, and Australia. The Guide for the Exhibit explains The Reggio Emilia Approach: The philosophy arose out of the devastation of post World War II Italy, where educator Loris Malaguzzi and a group of parents began a school which would
A Successful Season for Lord Asquith School Girls' Volleyball! The Asquith Senior Girls' Volleyball Team had a very successful season! They made it through Conference and Regional playoffs to advance to the Provincial playoffs in Wakaw, held on November 16 and 17. The girls finished fourth in their pool, which put them against the first
place team from the other pool, Wolseley. Asquith played an amazing first set, but lost 26-24, and lost the second set. We are very proud of their accomplishments and would like to thank all the parents and fans who have supported them all season.
promote the ideas of tolerance and respect. It places strong emphasis on materials and the classroom environment. What can children teach us, and how can we see their contributions to the world as not only beautiful but vital, something to be valued and protected. The exhibit shows children doing simple things, discussing the day’s activities in a group, testing out various types of shoes to see what sounds they make, dancing with flowing tubes, using clay to create animals and sand buildings. When early childhood education is based on
teacher, family and community relationships, when it is government funded and supported by legislation, there is a genuine commitment to young children and the future. The Vanscoy and District Early Learning Center is 37 space Early Learning facility, which is partially government funded. The Center has charitable status which allows them to access grants such as the Muttart Foundation gives to early learning programs for training and education for staff members.
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Asquith Legion News Submitted by Karen Duguid Remembrance Day service in Asquith wasn’t as well attended this year. Possibly being on a Sunday of a long weekend was a deterrent. There was, however a good crowd to help lay the wreaths. Thanks to all the people who purchased wreaths and poppies as this is our fundraiser for the year. Thank you to our vol-
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he Senior Bruins men's hockey team have started the 2012/2013 season by winning their first three games of the year. Barry Oviatt is back as Head coach and Darrell Starling is back as Manager. For this years' annual fundraiser, the team will be holding a Silent Auction on December 7, 2012 when they play at the Delisle Arena against Kenaston. Game time starts at 8:00pm. Everyone is welcome to come out for some great hockey and to brows thru the auction items. Bids will be excepted during the game and for a limited time after. Past years have provided a wide range of items, and who knows maybe help you with
your Christmas shopping. Donations are graciously excepted and anyone wanting to contribute can contact Nancy Durham at 493-2543 or Meg Wagner at 493-2253. The Bruins home games for December in Delisle are: Friday - December 7 vs. Kenaston Friday - December 14 vs. Loreburn Sunday - December 16 vs. Outlook Friday - December 21 vs. Rosetown Friday - December 28 vs. Eston The Bruins would like to extend seasons greetings to all and best wishes for a new year filled with warmth, peace and cherished memories.
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As November wraps up, it marks the end of the first term and the beginning of the second, and with that the change in many events and activities as well. Report cards were issued on November 8 with evening interviews held on November 15. Many parents received information on signing into PowerSchool, the program that allows you to view your child's attendance, as well as overall marks and marks for all individual assignments. If you need assistance in logging in, please contact the school. The school is now fully wireless. If you need help connecting, there are instructions at http://www.spiritsd.ca/webservices/. Mrs. Yuzik and the library club had a successful Scholastic Book Fair. There were contests everyday, and an excellent selection of books and other things to buy. With the money raised from the bookfair, the library can purchase new books from Scholastic. DCS arts groups and the DES grade 4 class put on a successful concert at the Delisle Legion Tea on November 7. There were performances in singing, handbells, and drama, for an evening of entertainment. On November 8, both schools came together for a beautiful Remembrance service. Thanks to everyone involved in organizing both events. The Prairie Spirit West Band concert is scheduled for Wednesday, December 5 at Asquith. It begins at 7pm, and all bands, beginner, junior, senior, and jazz will be performing. On December 12, the DCS Coffee House performers have partnered up with the Peru Service Trip travel club. There will be a Greek Rib meal before the concert. Tickets are available from students or by calling the school and asking for Mrs. Pepper-Martens. Tickets are $20. Supper starts at 6pm and show at 7pm. Watch posters for more information. The Peru Service Club is a new DCS student group. They are travelling to Peru over Easter to experience the many cultural aspects of the country while spending time working in a school to better the facility, teach English, and provide hot breakfasts for the students. A portion of your ticket price will go towards helping them get there. In terms of sports, the senior girls volleyball team's season wrapped up at the Regional level. The girls placed third overall, losing the Macklin 25-23 and 26-24. Close and hard fought matches! Macklin placed first and advanced to Provincials. Great work to the girls and Mrs. Kooy on a successful season. The Rebels football team finished the regular season undefeated, at 6-0, for the third season in a row - scoring 298 points for and only allowing 45 points against. They won the first two playoff games at home vs. Meadow Lake and then Melville, before losing to the eventual provincial champions from Melfort in the provincial semi-final. Finally, basketball teams at all levels have started up, with the junior girls winning their first game vs. Osler, 38-22. Coaches Mr. Jeffries, Ms. Kindrachuk. Players: Natalie, Kathy, Camryn, Chloe, kristy, paige, Shelby, Sydney, hailey, Lauren, Jillian, Bailey. Cassidy on stats and Kabrina as scorekeeper. The Peru Service Trip group will be coming to Vanscoy, Delisle, and Pike Lake during the week of Nov. 25 to pick up donations of bottles for their bottle drive. They would greatly appreciate any donations and would be willing to come early and pick up what you have. If you would like someone to swing by your home before Nov. 25, please call one of the three following numbers to arrange pick up: 493-8267, 493-8158, or 493-2397. Congratulations to October's Rebels of the Month. Senior- Amee T, chosen for her outstanding finish in cross country . She won our division meet and then went on to Regional and Provincials! Amee always gives 100% . She is kind ,courteous and a hard worker. Junior - Sierra M, new to DCS in grade 7. She has made a great impression to all. She is friendly, pleasant, and always willing to help her fellow students. Sierra played junior volleyball and she always participates in school spirit days. Keep up the great work Sierra. And finally, group Rebel of the Month is the Cross Country Provincial Team. We congratulate Amee ,Amy R, Jordyn C, and Sonja K. These young ladies represented Delisle Comp at provincial cross country and we are extremely proud of their determination, desire and wish to succeed at running. Keep up the great work. By next report, we will be heading into January, the end of the semester, and everything that comes with it! Best wishes for the holiday season from everyone at DCS.
We are off to a great start at Delisle Elementary. So far there have been lots of exciting things going on at our school. We went on a Terry Fox run. In October, Gr.6’s were supposed to go to Shikenah but it was too cold. There has also been singing with Sylvia and many people enjoyed it. In October there was hot meal and crazy day. We had grilled cheese or grilled cheese and ham. The school had soccer interhouse for grades, 4,5 and 6 and impact won the final game. Report cards went out on Nov. 18 and parent teacher interviews were Nov. 21 & 22. By Rylan W.
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Welcome to another month, it seems like winter has arrived! We held our Remembrance Day Service, which again was wonderful. The poppy sales were a success as we raised lots of money for the Delisle Legion. Also a huge thank you to the people who donated canned goods for the Food Drive. International Club has started up once again and they are currently learning about Australia. The basketball season is now in full swing with practices and games. We are looking forward to a great season and good luck to the boys and girls teams. We also have our Glee Club group going on their tour on December 19th. With Christmas fast approaching we have a few annual events taking place. Our Secret Santa Shopping will take place on December 7th. Also with much anticipation students will be starting to prepare for our Christmas Concert, which is to be held on December 18th. We are looking forward to another great month as we approach the Christmas holidays. By amy Blom and Braden Rein
PIKE LAKE December is nearing and the anticipation of the holiday season fills our school creating excitement for all. Moreover with the snow we have just received, it feels like the holiday season is just that much closer! The Pike Lake School Community Council would like to extend a huge thanks to all those in the school and community who supported our Mom’s Pantry Fundraiser, proceeds of which will go towards the School’s 100 Year Celebration in June of 2013. Our next fundraising effort for this exciting event will take place at the Pike Lake Community School Association Christmas Craft Sale. Proceeds from the sales of snacks, beverages, and sweeties will be put towards the Centennial Celebration. We encourage everyone to head out to support this wonderful local craft sale, and while you’re there enjoy some delicious eats from the concession. Students at Pike Lake School have been working hard through out the month of November and they having been communicating their learning to the community in a variety of ways. Our month started with an exciting audition for Telemiracle. The students sang and performed sign language for the song, “Wavin’ Flag,” written by Somali Canadian artist K’naan. We should be hearing results as to whether we made it to be on the show or not by the end of November. Thank you to those who were able to attend the Remembrance Day Service. The students again made us proud as they demonstrated their understanding of what it means to remember those who gave their lives so that we may enjoy freedom today. An extra special thank-you goes out to World War II Veteran, Mr. Marvin Potter for his attendance again this year at our assembly. The students were captivated as they listened to Mr. Potter’s experience of war and his story of returning to Holland where he had served during the war to receive an honorary citizenship from the Dutch Government. Students are busy preparing for this year’s concert entitled, “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas.” This years play highlights that the importance of togetherness. Indeed the resident Whos of Whoville are reminded that the importance of Christmas rests not with “showy” presents but rather that Christmas time is about spending time with those who you truly love and care for. Please join us on Wednesday, December 19th at 11:00 a.m. or 7:00 p.m. as the students enact Dr. Seuss’ timeless Christmas Classic.
PIKE LAKE PRESCHOOL I’d like to start this month’s news with a thank you to Sherry and Wayne Ledingham for the treat bags and toothbrushes they brought the students for Halloween. They were very much appreciated! I would also like to extend a huge thank you to all who came out to support our Indoor Drive-in. Everyone had a lot of fun and we raised a lot of money too! We plan on buying a camera and a few more toys with the money raised. Thank you also to all the preschool parents who helped make this happen, from donating items to the raffle baskets to working in the kitchen to cleaning up afterwards. It would not have been such a success if it hadn’t been for all your help. One more big thank you goes to Brian and Lyndsay Lee for offering the use of their screen and everything that went along with it. We sure are a lucky preschool to have such support from the community! The 3 year olds spent November doing a variety of different things – using chalk on black paper for black day, colouring 3 snakes for number 3 day, and making pictures out of different shapes for shape day. We’ve also started practicing our Christmas songs for the concert. The students have finally started singing in class (most of them have been reluctant up until now) so hearing them practice the Christmas songs has been wonderful! The 4 year olds made a skunk for black day, learned how to print the number 3 and started a health theme. They saw “germs” on their hands, ate foods from the food groups and spent a day exercising. We will keep going with health, including dental health and learning about emotions. These students have also started practicing their songs for the Christmas concert. That brings us into December! I say this every year, but it’s hard to believe December is already here. Both classes will learn about the number 4 and the colour red. The 4 year olds will also talk about the first day of winter. Both classes will celebrate Christmas at our party on the morning of December 21st. We will keep practicing our songs so we are ready to participate in the Christmas Concert with Pike Lake School. The preschool will be at the morning show only on Wednesday, December 19th. We hope to see you there!
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4 - H News Sandy Hills Light Horse 4H Club Submitted by Lorraine Beaudette he Sandy Hills Light Horse 4H Club held its Fourth Annual Halloween Howl on Horseback on October 28 and for the first time in four years they had to hold the event indoors. A HUGE Thank you goes out to Tom Walker who donated the use of his indoor riding arena for the afternoon event, as the temperatures dipped sharply, with wind and snow it would have been a cancellation otherwise. All nine members plus lots of family got involved in the fun of the day with excellent costumes, games and treats! The day kicked off with the very popular Musical Stalls. There was a few versions of this game played with horses being limited to walking, trotting or loping to some very special spooky music (thanks to Paul Yanko). In the end there was a round of musical stalls held without horses so everyone could play. The competition was fierce, with stealthy moves to beat others to a safe stall. A few minor collisions but no mishaps. It seems one rider, Keela Corey, got
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Vanscoy Multiple 4-H Submitted by alexia King ey everybody it's that time of year again. Vanscoy Multiple 4-H is starting up. We had our first meeting on September 28th at the Vanscoy Circle Hall. During this meeting we elected our new executive members: President- Jaden Wood-Sparrow, VicePresident- Ella Rose, Secretary- Kathy Pirlot, Reporter- Alexia
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Laura Multiple 4-H Submitted by Cody Kearnan ur 4-H club is just starting up and we have already set up our 4-H displays in various locations around Delisle, so take a look at these
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to eat a few more prizes (chocolates) than others. Probably the favorite game of the day though is the exciting and satisfying donut race. Members were assigned their teams and the donuts were hung in anticipation of being eaten. Each team would send a competitor to race from the far end of the arena to the waiting donuts hung by a string, they would have to eat more than half with no hands allowed. This was fun to play and fun to watch! Members were given time to get their costumes on for the costume parade. This year we had a pink poodle, a sheriff and its inmate, an elf and her reindeer, a scary vampire and a beautiful green fairy. There was also a sleepy rider in her pajamas with her comfy horse bed and Dark Death with wicked wings on a Black horse. In the attached picture Keela Corey is a beautiful bride riding on her handsome groom. Thanks to Tanner Gardner, Liam Yanko and David Patenaude who donned the Hallowed Hats of Honourable Judges and placed the members in three categories of costumes. Everyone was a winner on this day and all are to be congratulated for their hard
work. Following the costume parade members had a real treat as two goats were brought in to the arena for a new game of "Goat Dressing". Each Goat was tied to a long rope held by a strong helper. Each team was given a shirt which they would then run to their goat, grab the rope, catch the goat, try to hold it and put the shirt on it. Well folks this soon became our favorite game of the day! Dressing a goat is not an easy thing to do especially for the first few competitors when the goats were pretty spry! There was a lots of laughter and fun with this game. Thanks to Pam Heinrichs for bringing in her goats for this event, we plan on expanding our 4H fun with goats and members will try their hand at goat tying in the spring. Also thanks to Shaun Gardner for hauling a lot of necessary items to Walkers Arena for the day. The Club will be holding a Project Meeting on Sunday, November, 25 to work on their manuals, older members will complete a leather craft and Cloverbuds will make Rhythm Beads. Four members, Ashleigh, Kabrina, Lauren and Taylor are also meeting
King. Also all the 4-H members picked out their projects for the year. This year’s projects are: Outdoor Adventure-Carlin Fehr and Glenn Wright, ArtShauna Adams, Archery- Paul Happ and Janice Shea, Digital Film- Kyla Shea, Foods- Laura Pirlot, Light Horse- Joanne Richmond and Jennifer Redekop, MechanicsWade Richmond and Stuart Redekop, Sewing- Laura Pilot, and last but not least Scrapbooking- Sherene
Little. On October 29th, we had their second meeting, at Vanscoy Circle Hall. During this meeting we elected our new treasurer- Hayley Wilcox. We voted to help with the Vanscoy Ag Society’s Turkey Bingo on November 17th and to put a float in their parade for their summer fair. Our next meeting will be held on November 29th. Hope you in enjoyed this month’s 4-H news.
please and see what they look like. This year our executive is president: Megan Kielo, Vicepresident:Eryn Kielo, Secretary: Brady Gaucher, Treasure: Amanda Kearnan, Reporter: Cody Kearnan. If you want to sign up
you must be at least 6 and no older then 25. The projects that we are offering this year are drama, crafts, photography, woodworking, scrapbooking and cloverbuds. Our club is looking forward to a fun filled year!
to work on the Mane Event Bus Tour for 2013. They hope to have the Tour package ready for sale prior to Christmas so folks may consider purchasing it as a gift for the Equine Enthusiast in their family. The Club will also be holding a Christmas Party during the Holiday Season. Stay Tuned for more news from Sandy Hills Light Horse 4H.
‘Sheriff’ Teig Yanko & her ‘prisoner’
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November 21, 2012 Randy Weekes, MLA
shares in the provincially owned corporation to be sold to the public with the province retaining 40 per cent ur government’s commitment to continuing ownership. Of the 60% of shares open for public offerto move Saskatchewan foring, 45% are available for ward was seen again in this week’s announcement regard- Saskatchewan citizens. Under this legislation, your ing the Information Services private records remain in govCorporation (ISC). We introernment hands and ISC’s duced legislation that will head office stays in allow ISC to take the next steps to expand into new mar- Saskatchewan. This move is also about using the benefits kets and continue growing. of growth to improve the This legislation will allow for quality of life for you and your family. Going public with ISC is expected to raise between $90 million and $120 million, which will then go towards addressing the infrastructure needs of our growing province. . Two other recent announcements showcased using the benefits of growth. Under the Saskatchewan Advantage asquith, SK Scholarship program, our government has awarded Wishing you more than 4,000 scholara Blessed Christmas ships worth over $2 mil& a Happy New Year lion. This program was introduced last spring
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and is open to Saskatchewan grade 12 graduates enrolled in post-secondary education in our province. Students approved will receive up to $500 per year to a lifetime maximum of $2,000 over ten years. Using the benefits of growth also meant the second largest highways budget in Saskatchewan’s history with more than 1,200 KM of highways improvements. This brings our highway investment since 2008 to $3.1 billion. Aggressively investing in improving our highways means safer roads and meeting the infrastructure needs of a growing economy. This week also saw historic changes which will reduce red tape and modernize Saskatchewan’s liquor regulations. Under these changes, businesses such as salons, spas and movie theatres will be eligible for special use liquor permits. If the restaurant permits it, you can bring in your own bottle of wine. In total, there are more than 70 changes. For a complete list, go to http://bit.ly/TfME0z.
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For Event Details visit www.rmreview.net or scan the QR Code November 30 Friday Dinner Theatre Pike Lake Hall
December 9 Sunday 10:45am Service of Gifts & Turkey Dinner Delisle Community Chapel
December 21 Friday First Day of Winter
December 28 Friday Eston @ Delisle Sr Bruins Delisle Arena
November 30 Friday 8:00pm Turkey Bingo Asquith Senior Centre
December 11 Tuesday Asquith, Delisle, RM of Vanscoy Council Meetings
December 21 Friday Cut-off for January RM Review
December 30 Sunday 9:30am Delisle Catholic Church Service Delisle United Church
December 1 Saturday Dinner Theatre Pike Lake Hall
December 12 Wednesday Village of Vanscoy Council Meeting
December 23 Sunday 11:00am DUC Christmas Pageant and Potluck Vanscoy Circle Hall
December 30 Sunday 11:00am Church Service Asquith Catholic Church
December 2 Sunday 5:00pm Vanscoy Seniors Supper Vanscoy Circle Hall
December 12 Wednesday 6:30pm Storytime Wednesdays Delisle Public Library
December 23 Sunday 7:00pm Christmas Service Harris United Church
December 30 Sunday 11:00am Church Service Vanscoy Catholic Church
December 3 Monday 7:00pm Vanscoy Ag Society AGM Vanscoy Senior Centre
December 13 Thursday 7:45pm Chiefs @ Quakers Harold Latrace Arena
December 24 Monday 6:30pm Christmas Service Asquith Baptist Church
December 31 Monday 7:00pm Church Service Asquith Catholic Church
December 4 Tuesday 6:30pm Country Quilters Potluck Supper Vanscoy Senior Centre
December 14 Friday Loreburn @ Delisle Sr Bruins Delisle Arena
December 24 Monday 6:00pm Christmas Service Asquith Catholic Church
December 31 Monday 8:00pm New Years Eve Party Delisle Community Chapel
December 5 Wednesday 6:30pm Storytime Wednesdays Delisle Public Library
December 15 Saturday 8am-7pm Delisle Bruins Novice Tournament Delisle Arena
December 24 Monday 7:00pm Christmas Service Pike Lake Anglican Church
December 31 Monday 9:00pm New Years Eve Bash Delisle Hotel
December 5 Wednesday 7:00pm School Band Concert Lord Asquith School
December 15 Saturday 10:30am Santa Claus Day Delisle Town Hall
December 24 Monday 7:00pm Christmas Service Delisle United Church
January 1 Tuesday New Years Day
December 5 Wednesday 7:30pm Blue Christmas Service Delisle United Church
December 15 Saturday 7:30pm Quakers @ Chiefs Delisle Arena
December 24 Monday 7:00pm Christmas Service Delisle Community Chapel
January 1 Tuesday 9:30am Delisle Catholic Church Service Delisle United Church
December 7 Friday 2:00pm D.U.C Christmas Tea Delisle Lodge Room
December 16 Sunday 2:00pm Fort Knox @ Chiefs Delisle Arena
December 24 Monday 7:30pm Christmas Service Asquith United Church
January 1 Tuesday 11:00am Church Service Vanscoy Catholic Church
December 7 Friday 8:00pm Silent Auction - Delisle Arena Delisle Senior Bruins Game
December 16 Sunday 11:30-1:00pm Christmas Family Fun Skate Delisle Arena
December 24 Monday 8:30pm Delisle Catholic Christmas Service Delisle United Church
January 3 Thursday First Day of School
December 8 Saturday 7:30pm Chiefs @ Rage Kerrobert
December 19 Wednesday 9:15am Vanscoy E.L.C. Singing Mapleview Lodge, Vanscoy
December 24 Monday 10:00pm Christmas Service Vanscoy Catholic Church
January 4 Friday 7:45pm Chiefs @ Westleys Harold Latrace Arena
December 9 Sunday Snowmobile Safety Course Delisle Curling Rink
December 19 Wednesday 6:30pm Storytime Wednesdays Delisle Public Library
December 25 Tuesday Christmas Day
January 5 Saturday 9am-5pm Delisle Bruins Invit. Tournament Delisle Arena
December 9 Sunday 10am-4pm Pike Lake Craft Sale Pike Lake Hall
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December 26 Wednesday Boxing Day
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