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18B • MONDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2010 • THE WATROUS MANITOUChristmas is special to mebecause . . .. . . we order Chinese food or pizza for Christmas dinner.Another reason why Christmas is special to me isbecause my family and uncles go to North Battleford tocelebrate Christmas with my grandma.Kanon AbrahamsonGr. 8, WHSCandy canesHistoric JesusRudolph the Red NosedReindeerIsraelSanta is comingTrees with lightsMerryAngels shiningStars are gleamingSamuel PillingGr. 4, WESDear Santa,My name is Colton, Ihope you bring Buzz Lightyear,Operation, Lego StarWars set. Also I want a newDS. Please can you bringthese to my house? Love,Colton McIverGr. 1V, WESI wonder . . .I wonder . . .Christmas is special to mebecause . . .I wonder if Santa Claus goesall around the whole world to give everyone presents.Why does Santa Claus give out treats?Who is Mrs. Claus?What does St. Nicholas do?Why do people have stockings?Andrew Lewis, Gr. 2V, WESI wonder where the North Pole is.I wonder what I am going to get for Christmas.I wonder how old Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer is.I wonder how the reindeer fly.I wonder how much Santa weighs.I wonder how Santa eats all of those cookies.I wonder what Mrs. Claus looks like.Benicio Moya-MoneoGr. 2M, WES. . . I get to see my extended family. Every year I havedifferent parts of my family come on certain days. Also,my little sister, LillyAnn, gets to spend time with peopleshe doesn’t get to see most of the year, and she has a blastdoing that because she is new to the family. My cousinDalton loves coming to visit the family here in Watrous,and so do my Uncle and Auntie. I also love Christmas becauseI get to bake with my grandma, a lot. I love the timeof the year when it is Christmas.EmmaLee MattsonGr. 8, WHSThe Watrous Manitou extends sincere thanks to the staffand students of Watrous Elementary and Winston Highschools for their partipation and submissions forthis year’s Christmas issue. It would not bethe same without you!The ElfOnce upon a time there was an elf with pointed greenearsWho sang a very merry songWithout any tearsBut one Christmas a long time agoRudolph the red-nosed reindeerGot lost in the snowThe elf couldn’t find himBut that was okayHe heard a horse neighWho told him the wayThe elf found Rudolph the red-nosed reindeerWho promised to never again get lost in the snowMackenna HansonGr. 5E, WESHats off to you, our customers.We couldn’t have asked for abetter bunch of folks, than you.Have a wonderful holiday.MODELMEATSManagement & staffStraight from the heart to all of you,go our sincere best wishes and heartfelt gratitude.Merry Christmas!from John, Marla and staff212 - 1st Ave. W., Watrous, SK946-2314This holiday season,we’d like to join youand your family ina prayer for peaceamong nations andgoodwill towardsall men and women,everywhere.WatrousMinisterialAssociationWe’re displaying this message of cheerTo thank you all for stopping hereBecause one thing that we know is trueIs it wouldn’t be Christmas without all of you!A very merry Christmas to our friends, neighboursand customers. You make it all worthwhile!GREEN ACRESGREENHOUSEWatrous, SKBob & Mel Penrose,family and staffTo our fine customers go our heartfelt bestwishes for a holiday season filled with delight.For your patronage we are most grateful, andare proud to be of service inany way we can.From the staff at the Watrous Ag RetailLeading Canadian AgricultureAt the start of the holiday season,we’d like to extend our warm wishes toall our customers, associates and friendsalong with our gratitude for yourcontinued support. It’s been a privilegeserving folks like you and as always,we look forwardto seeing you again soon.Parrish &Heimbecker,LimitedParrish Siding946-2225
SantaHe loves cookies and milkReindeer fly around theworld with gifts for boysand girls.His lead reindeer Rudolphhas a blinking red nose tolight the way.His elf ’s build the toys,wrap the gifts give thereindeer hayHe has a big red sleighwith big sacks of toys inthe back.Robbie MartinGr. 4, WESThe man in redI lay awake in my bed,hoping I’ll see, the man inred.I hear the reindeer on theroofI can hear all of the clackinghooves.I left out cookies,A glass of milk too.Hoping I’ll see Santa,In my living room.I hope he likes the cookies,I made them just for himI hope, I pray upon mybed.I will see the man in red.Krista KosikGr. 7D, WESChristmas is special to mebecause . . .. . . my mom and I always spend about 2-3 days baking.First of all we make the poppycock, which is like popcornballs except in my opinion it’s better. Then, for thesecond day, we make these delicious caramel squaresalong with some other cake (window cake usually). Onour third day of baking, we make cookies then give awaytubs of poppycock as a thank you to some people that wethink deserve it, like very close friends or family.Colton HawkesGr. 8, WHSChristmas EveOne Christmas Eve Santa was sick and could not deliverpresents. He called his brother John. John cameright over. He brought his elf friend William. WhenSanta asked them if they could take his place, they saidyes. They were excited that Santa picked them. Santawent with John and William to load up the sleigh. Thenhe hitched the reindeer. He told them they would have tocarry John and William, but they said no! Then he toldthem he would give them some Scooby snacks. They thenagreed. John and William did great. After they deliveredthe presents they had a great supper by Mrs. Claus.Drake StrandGr. 5E, WESI wonder . . .I wonder if Santa Claus is real.I wonder if Santa actually has a slave.I wonder what colour Santa’s sled could be.I wonder if Santa ever sleeps.I wonder what helps Santa.Shelby Allin, Gr. 2V, WESChristmas is special to mebecause . . .. . . because it brings back good memories from previousyears like the icing sugar fight in 2006 at my grandmother’shouse with my Uncle, Auntie, and my cousin.After the fight, my grandmother had to clean the aftermathof the fight in her kitchen. That is why Christmasis special to me.William ThomasGr. 8, WHSTHE WATROUS MANITOU • MONDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2010 • 19BDear Santa,I want a skateboard,Nintendo DSI, Xbox 360,fishing rod, remote controlshark, Star Wars remotecontrol half spider droid,remote control air spy helicopter.Love,Matthew PorterGr. 1V, WESI wonder . . .I wonder how are thereindeer.I wonder if they fly goodor do you feed them.I wonder if you like yourreindeer.I wonder what they do insummer.I wonder if you go to Haiti.John ArsenalGr. 2M, WESChocolate almond thumbprint cookiesCookies:1 cup softened butter2/3 cup sugar2 egg yolks1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups flour1/4 cup Hershey’s Cocoa1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup finely chopped almondsChocolate filling:42 Hershey’s Kisses Brand Milk Chocolate with almonds1/2 cup powdered sugar1 tablespoon Hershey’s Cocoa1 tablespoon softened butter2 1/2 teaspoons milk1/4 teaspoon vanilla extractHeat oven to 350˚F and remove the wrappers from themilk chocolates. Beat together butter, sugar, egg yolksand vanilla extract together until well blended. Stir togetherflour, cocoa and salt in a separate bowl and mixinto the butter mixture. Roll dough into one-inch ballsand roll in chopped almonds. Place on an ungreasedcookie sheet and press thumb gently into the centre ofeach cookie. Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until set. Removefrom cookie sheet and cool completely.Prepare chocolate filling by combining powdered sugar,cocoa, butter, milk and vanilla extract in a small bowl.Beat mixture until smooth. Spoon or pipe about 1/4 teaspoonof the chocolate filling into each thumbprint onthe cooled cookies. Gently press one milk chocolate intothe centre of each cookie.Makes 42 cookies.MERRY CHRISTMASThe management & staff at Centennial Ford would like toextend our sincere wishes of thanks and friendship. It hasbeen a pleasure to serve you during the past year. Maygood health, happiness and prosperity be yours in 2011!Create.Participate.Enjoy!Watrous andArea ArtsCouncilwould like towish everyonea MerryChristmasand tothank youfor yoursupport.With best wishesand gratitude to youand your kin –we do appreciateyour dropping in!WatrousMassageKyla McDonald946-2141We’re filled with warm wishes and lots of good cheerFor all the kind people we’ve served this past year.Thanks, friends!Gas BarDec. 24 ..... 6 am - 8 pmDec. 25 .............CLOSEDDec. 26 10 am - 10 pmDec. 31 ..... 6 am - 8 pmJan. 1 .... 10 am - 10 pmWATROUS CO-OPManagement, Staff & Board of DirectorsCHRISTMAS HOURSFood StoreDec. 24 ................8 am - 5 pmDec. 25 ....................... CLOSEDDec. 26 ....................... CLOSEDDec. 31 ................8 am - 7 pmJan. 1 ........................... CLOSEDFood Store Now Open New Hours:Agro CentreDec. 24 ...8 am - 5 pmDec. 25 .......... CLOSEDDec. 26 .......... CLOSEDJan. 1 .............. CLOSEDMonday - Friday: 8 am to 8pm • Saturday: 8 am to 6 pm • Sunday: 10 am to 5 pm
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