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MANITOU
The Watrous
Monday, December 13, 2010
Vol. 77 No. 47 Section Two
Box 100, 309 Main St., Watrous, SK S0K 4T0 • P (306) 946.3343 • F (306) 946.2026 • watrous.manitou@sasktel.net • www.thewatrousmanitou.ca • $1.25
With heartfelt thanks to all of you
who have given us so much to celebrate this year.
Your friendship and support make it all worthwhile and
we look forward to serving you in the new year.
Nicole and Robin Lay, publishers;
our staff: Daniel Bushman, Melanie Gunderson and Laurie Regier;
and our local correspondents:
Florence Halvorson, Colonsay • Dorothy Wolter, Drake • Gaylene Parry, Imperial
Faye Anderson, Liberty • Community members of Lockwood
Sue Alcock, Manitou Beach • Delores Wilson-Sutherland, Plunkett
Elaine Wilson, Simpson • Faye Marcoux, Viscount
2B • MONDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2010 • THE WATROUS MANITOU
Dear Santa,
I wonder . . .
Hi, my name is Lindsay. For Christmas I want
ivideo Barbie, go go and
my, Mickey Mouse stuffie,
Scooby Doo stuffie and a
tea set. How are the reindeer? How have you been
with all your work? I can’t
wait ‘til Christmas. Love
always,
Lindsay Sundquist
Gr. 1V, WES
Why does Santa Claus like
music so much?
Tell me why Santa Claus
likes cookies?
Why does Santa Claus
sleep?
I want to know why they
drink hot chocolate.
Why do the elves work?
Kira Freeman
Gr. 2V, WES
Christmas is special to me
because . . .
. . . every year I and my family do a gift exchange list.
That is where we draw a name out of a hat and that is
who you buy a gift for. My great auntie Janet draws the
names and Trista and I are always the first to know. We
love doing this because we never know who we’re buying
for each year.
Kendra Thomas
Gr. 8, WHS
The Kindergarten class (even day), WES
I wonder . . .
I wonder how old Santa is.
I wonder how long it takes
Santa to fly all around the
world in one night.
I wonder how big Santa’s
work shop is.
I wonder how many buildings are in the North Pole.
I wonder how many reindeer Santa has.
Reier Lee
Gr. 2M, WES
Sleigh rides
Angels
Night
Toys
A night to remember
Cole Dunham
Gr. 4, WES
because . . .
. . . I get to spend lots of time with my family, which I
don’t usually get to do because we are never together.
Clarke comes home from university and we get to spend
time decorating the house and tree. I love spending time
with them around Christmas because it makes us feel
closer as a family.
Alexa Westby
Gr. 8, WHS
Christmas traditions
May Your Christmas
Be Merry and Bright.
For your trust we are deeply grateful and
wish all of you a very magical Christmas
and a joyous and prosperous New Year.
Investors
Group
There are many different customs that make the
Christmas season so special. When were some of the customs first used and where did they come from?
Holly
A symbol of peace and joy, the holly tree was often the
site for settling quarrels. Holly also was planted near a
home to frighten off witches and protect it from thunder
and lightning.
Make ahead mashed potatoes
Serve everyone’s favourite holiday comfort food as is
or add bread crumbs and egg and form into crisp, baked
patties.
15 Yukon gold potatoes (about 5 lb.)
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup butter, cubed
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
In large pot of boiling salted water, cover and cook
potatoes until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and return to pot briefly to dry completely. Rice or mash until
smooth. Add sour cream and butter; mix until butter is
melted. Stir in green onions, parsley, salt and pepper.
Transfer to 9x13 glass baking dish or casserole; smooth
top or create design. (Make ahead: cover and refrigerate
for up to 24 hours.) Cover and heat in 400˚F oven until
hot, about 15 minutes, or microwave at high for about 6
minutes. Makes 12 to 14 servings.
TM
John and Melanie Gunderson
This year Watrous Elementary School is celebrating
“50 Years of Learning”. We are wishing everyone
a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Thank you for your kind and generous support.
We wish you a Merry Christmas
from
Stokke Seeds
Terry, Rowna & Shane
Rick, Barry, James, Rhonda & Dave
Back Row (L-R): Gwen Kopp, Jolene Hawkes, Kandace Chopty, Shelley Engele, Arlette Croshaw,
Karen Schroeder Mark, Glenda Cox-McArthur, Neil Derby, Rob McGregor
Middle Row (L-R): Bonnie Ullyott, Matt Tan, Kerry VanVaals, Joan Vanthuyne,
Trudi Riach, Rhonda Hardy, Janice Corrigan
Front Row (L-R): Carey Blatchford, Jasmine Schmidt, Debbi Porter, Joanne Gross,
Colleen Bells, Michelle Gossen, Kendra McPhail, Rhonda Grund
Missing: Dianne Frederickson, Graham Pritchard, Jim Coulter and Lee Anne Dengler
THE WATROUS MANITOU • MONDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2010 • 3B
I wonder . . .
because . . .
Christmas Eve
I wonder what my Christmas present is from Santa
Claus.
I wonder what presents I
will get from my friends.
I wonder what I will get
from my family.
The last Christmas I wondered about what Santa
Claus looks like and I still
wonder that.
Also I wonder what I will
bake for Santa Claus.
I wonder what the elves
look like.
I wonder why Santa’s so
big.
I wonder why Santa has a
soft beard.
nice.
cute.
Sikwan Swan
Gr. 2M, WES
A Winter Limerick
There once was a man
made of snow,
Who grew happy and bigger whene’er the
wind would blow.
But some kids playing
a trick
Gave him a candle
and a wick
And soon he was only H O
Look up there, in the sky,
What’s that object flying
by?
It’s Santa’s sleigh!
Quick, hang the holly,
Boy the reindeer look
jolly!
Let’s put some gifts under
the tree,
For tonight is Christmas
Eve!
Emily Andreas
Gr. 5E, WES
. . . decorating and getting ready for Christmas is fun.
Every year I get up on the ladder and put the lights up
and then take them down in the spring, just for the fun
of putting it up again next year. Starting two years ago,
my family goes to Kenaston to cut down a Christmas tree,
and get hot chocolate and cookies. Then we go home and
decorate the tree.
Ben Gregg
Gr. 8, WHS
Christmas time
Dear Santa,
I wonder . . .
Christmas is here it’s
time to cheer. There’s
stockings to unpack and
gifts to unwrap. We all
gather round and sit on the
ground. We sip hot cocoa
too. It’s getting late and
we can’t wait for Santa’s
on his way. We all wait for
our presents for they’re in
Santa’s sleigh. We go to bed
and rest our heads for it is
Christmas time!
Chelsea Vanthuyne
Gr. 4, WES
I would like an Xbox 360
for Christmas please. Do
you like chocolate cookies?
I like your fluffy red coat.
Love,
Cooper Isherwood
Gr. 1V, WES
I wonder why Santa has a
sleigh?
Why is Christmas so
special?
Why does Santa make
toys?
Why does Santa like milk?
Why does Santa like cookies?
Sean Nimchuk
Gr. 2V, WES
Christmas
because . . .
. . . I get to sit around my house doing nothing; playing
my game station and reading a book. Also, I don’t have
to go to school. I also get to sleep in to about 11:30 in the
morning before I have to get up.
Austin Rowan
Gr. 8, WHS
2
Carols being sung outside our doors
Happy, cheerful joy all around
Reindeer on top of the roof
Ice that Santa should watch for
Santa who will bring your presents to you
Tossing and turning all night!
Mistletoe is hanging everywhere
Angel sitting on top of the Christmas tree
Sleigh being pulled by horses
Kamryn Holma
Gr. 7D, WES
Christmas symbols endure
There are many things that became a regular part of
Christmas festivities and celebrations with time. There
are Christmas toys that became popular gifts for kids and
Christmas ornaments that graced Christmas trees and
other holiday decorations. Christmas stockings became
a part of the celebrations due to the story of kindly Saint
Nicholas or Santa Claus, who is believed to bring toys
for children who wash and hang their stockings near the
fireplace. Stars of all sizes symbolize the divine Christmas Star that made its appearance when the Christ was
born. Christmas angel ornaments are symbolic of divine
angels while Santa Claus is symbolic of not only the kind
patrons that delighted in giving gifts to the poor and the
children to bring happiness to them during the Christmas season but also of the kindness and charity that are
There’s so much to
be thankful for at
this splendid time of
year, including the
friendship of people
like you.
Menu
Please accept
my gratitude and
warm wishes for a
beautiful and joyous
holiday season.
MURRAY
Disc Golf
and
Basketdisc
Murray Gordon
integral part of Christmas spirit.
Christmas cakes and puddings were part of the
Christmas festive meals and Christmas crackers and
candy canes became popular sweets that had a touch of
fun and looked quite interesting to children. Christmas
trees such as firs and pines and other evergreens such as
holly and ivy were symbolic of long life and hope. They
also add cheer to the look of the household. Holly with
its red berries and ivy were fashioned into wreaths and
garlands and were used to decorate the house. Tinsel,
Christmas ornaments and toys were added to Christmas trees to make it look sparkling and livelier. Hanging mistletoe and kissing under it is considered to bring
good luck to the household and spread the message of
love all over the world.
from Joe & staff at
WATROUS SALVAGE LTD.
Our special of the
day is to wish you a
very special holiday
season. Hope you
enjoy being at our
place, as much as we
enjoy serving you!
PEPPER TREE
FAMILY RESTAURANT
and PIZZA
Andy & Francine Karagiannis,
family and staff
FAMILY RESTAURANT
and LOUNGE
With glad tidings to you and yours at this
joyous time of year. We look forward to
serving you again, soon.
May this holy time bring to your hearts
His clear message of Christmas love.
Fotheringham-McDougall
Funeral Service
Earl & Marianne Mosewich & family
Allan Mosewich & David Somers
Whatever you do this holiday season, I
hope it leaves you laughing all the way!
With best wishes to you and your loved
ones for a very Merry Christmas.
MIZ BOJANGLES
Shawna Hanson
946-3033
Dear Santa,
I wonder . . .
Please, please, please I
want a DSI, Roxie the Zhu
Zhu pet, iCarly video camera, a new ipod nano and a
iCarly book. How are the
reindeer? Oh, and say hi to
Mrs. Clause and the reindeer. Love,
Tori Masich
Gr. 1V, WES
I wonder what Santa does?
I wonder what Mrs. Claus
does?
I wonder how the elves
make toys.
Does everyone give Santa
milk?
Do the elves work in the
factory?
Travis McGrath
Gr. 2V, WES
I wonder . . .
Candles
Ho, ho, ho
Reindeer flying in the air
Icicles hanging
I wonder what Santa
Claus’s favourite milk is.
I wonder what presents
Santa Claus will give to all
the boys and girls.
I wonder what the elves
are doing right now.
I wonder if reindeer like
carrots or lettuce.
I wonder if Santa has ever
seen grass before.
Morgan Hendry
Gr. 2M, WES
We wish you a Merry Christmas,
and all the best throughout 2011!
Steve & Monica
946-2433
on the roof
Santa in his sleigh
Tree
Merry, merry Christmas
Angel on the top
Stable having baby Jesus
Hannah Vielhauer
Gr. 4, WES
. . . my grandma makes pajamas for all the kids in the
family. We get them every Christmas Eve and as we get
older we know exactly what we are getting whereas the
younger kids are still surprised.
Danielle Porter
Gr. 8, WHS
Peachwood Restaurant
Watrous, SK
CLOSED Dec. 21 - 31 OPEN Jan. 1
Our
“Warmest”
Holiday
Wishes
Because it is what’s on the inside that counts, we’d like to
thank you from the bottom of our hearts. May all your
dreams come true for you this holiday season.
HDella&andRVivian
BLOCK
Hill and staff
DMH Plumbing
& Heating Ltd.
Lisa’s lesson
There once was a little girl named Lisa. She was very
bad. She didn’t listen in class, didn’t get along with her
parents and did not have any friends. One day her mom
told Lisa to make friends and be a better little girl. Christmas was coming up and she was on the naughty list. So
she listened in class, made friends and respected her parents. She was on the good list. For Christmas Lisa got a
Wii, some games, a stuffed animal and some shoes. Now
Lisa knows to be good because then very good things
happen. The end.
Tyler Jorden McWillie
Gr. 5E, WES
We have a lot to be thankful for,
but your loyal support is the icing on the cake!
Here’s wishing each and every one of you,
the best holiday season ever.
Watrous Bakery & Coffee Shop
~ Ray, Marla and staff
With three locations to serve you:
Watrous, Simpson and Imperial, Sask.
On the farm, in the city...
On land or at sea...
May Christmas reside wherever you be;
And when the holidays are through,
May the spirit of Christmas remain with you!
It’s been our joy having
you as customers. That’s why we’d like
to take this special opportunity to say,
“Merry Christmas
and many thanks!”
. . . it’s the time of snow and I love to sled, build snow
forts and throw snow balls at my siblings.
Conrad Maine
Gr. 8, WHS
of the tree
because . . .
Have a Merry Christmas!
It has been our pleasure serving you,
our valued customers. Thank you!
because . . .
from Lori
Wishing you and yours all the trimmings of a truly
delightful holiday season.
Thank you for your very generous support this year.
It’s been great serving you!
Myrna McIvor, CGA
1-888-384-7494
107 Main St., Watrous, SK
season’s greetings
Hair Place
Manitou Beach • 946-3386
because . . .
. . . we go to our cousins in Manitoba to have a gathering. This is something that we do every year, either at
my grandma and grandpa’s or at the town civic centre.
There we can play pool or shuffle board, every year we
gather and we also have a present draw with my many
cousins.
Caleb Driediger
Gr. 8, WHS
Dear Santa,
I wonder . . .
I want DS for Christmas.
Can I please have a remote
control car that turns into
a truck? Can I please have
a hockey net? Can I please
have a Lego Star Wars set?
Can I please have Darth
Vader and General Grievous Lego people with light
sabres? Love,
Kohle Huber
Gr. 1V, WES
I wonder how Santa drives
his sleigh over houses.
I wonder how Mrs. Claus
bakes her cookies.
I wonder why Jesus was
born in a barn.
I wonder how much snow
they get at the North Pole.
I wonder if Santa Claus
ever takes Mrs. Claus for a
sleigh ride?
Brett Grindheim
Gr. 2V, WES
The Little Olive Health Market
We would like to take this time to thank our customers
for the continuous support and wish all a very Merry
Christmas and a prosperous, happy & very healthy 2011.
Heather, Barry & Kaylene
Christmas night
Once there were some elves who helped Santa. They
were good little elves. But one night they got tired of working. Then Santa said, “Ho, ho what are you doing?” They
all said they were tired of working! Santa said, “Should
we forget about the kids?” The elves felt sad, they started
working and made presents. Santa said, “Ho, ho, off we
go.” Santa and the elves got presents to the kids.
When Santa and the elves got home, Santa went to
sleep. In the morning, Santa saw how fat he was from
eating those cookies so he did some running. He got so
skinny he stayed that way all year. But on Christmas
night, he got fat again. The end.
Kyle Sather
Gr. 5E, WES
I wonder . . .
because . . .
. . . I get to go see family on both my mom and my dad’s
side. On my mom’s side I go to Fillmore or Moose Jaw to
see all of my cousins and my grandma brings homemade
cinnamon buns that we only get at Christmas. On my
dad’s side I get to go to Beaumont, Alta. to see my family
and skateboard with my cousin. That is why Christmas
is special to me.
Colton Bushell
Gr. 8, WHS
I wonder what Santa is going to get me for Christmas.
I am hoping for a lot of Lego sets too.
But if I do not get any Lego I do not care.
But I do want a DS but my mom will not let me.
I wonder how Santa’s reindeer fly.
Sage Mierau
Gr. 2M, WES
to all the constituents
of Arm River-Watrous.
May 2011 bring
happiness and prosperity.
Greg Brkich,
MLA
1-800-539-3979
With tidings of peace, harmony and joy to my students,
friends and family this holiday season. Merry Christmas!
Terilee Stokke
May Christmas deliver lots of
happiness and good fortune
to your doorstep.
We really appreciate your
visits and hope you'll stop by
again next year.
Merry Christmas
Warm wishes to you and
yours for a happy and
healthy holiday season.
from
Joanne Andrews of
from the staff of
Angel Blossoms
Winston High School
Rejoice In All His Creations
Both Large And Small
Cheers!
To our customers
at this time of year!
We’d like to thank you
for stopping here.
Best wishes this holiday season.
From all of us at
The Manitou Hotel
and Town Bar
Lane Manson & staff
Christmas is the perfect time for us
to express our gratitude to you!
Happy Holidays!
WATROUS
ANIMAL
HOSPITAL
Drs. Allison & Amy;
Shawn, Cade & Kaylin;
Nicki & Danielle
May your holiday come alive
with beautiful moments and memories.
Merry Christmas!
Dwight’s NextEnergy
Shaun & Angela Gettis
and staff
Dear Santa,
No Baloney!
Allin’s U-Pick Steak Farm
wishes you a
Merry Christmas and
a Happy New Year!
I want for Christmas is
a Kirby game. I also would
like clay. I want another
surprise. Please and thank
you. Love,
Pearce Bartko
Gr. 1V, WES
because . . .
. . . I get to celebrate my favorite time of year with my
family. We enjoy bonding, having Chinese gift exchanges, and we have a big supper with turkey and potatoes.
That is why Christmas is special to me.
Jensen Lewis
Gr. 8, WHS
because . . .
. . . my mom makes amazing Christmas treats, which I
look forward to each year. I only get most of them when
there is a special occasion. She makes yummy things like
Nanaimo bars, homemade Oreos and more. I love them
because they are fresh-baked, which makes them the
only thing I think of when I think Christmas.
Kimberley Struthers
Gr. 8, WHS
To all the very best people I know —
my customers!
Happy Holidays and heartfelt thanks
for your business this year.
Looking forward to seeing you
in the new year!
~ Grandma Linda
Grandma’s Place
946-2699
THIS
CHRISTMAS!
Trading Faces
Professional Pet Grooming
at
Watrous Animal Hospital
Sleigh
And lots of elves
Nicholas
To be asleep before
he comes
A jolly fellow
Treyl Ernst
Gr. 4, WES
Trish White
946-3657
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I wonder . . .
I wonder how Santa Claus
knows when kids are good
or bad
I wonder why Santa
Claus’s suit is red and
white.
I wonder how the reindeer
fly.
How do the elves make
presents for the kids?
flies his sleigh.
Jaida Yanoshewski
Gr. 2V, WES
I wonder . . .
I wonder if Santa gets to
have hot chocolate after he
delivers the presents.
I wonder if Santa gets to
have hot chocolate whenever he wants.
I wonder if the reindeer
have to fly every Christmas.
I wonder if Rudolph the
Red Nosed Reindeer is
true.
I wonder if Santa has the
Christmas spirit.
Sarah Pilling
Gr. 2M, WES
Christmas story
The night before Christmas I got out my stocking and
put my name on it. My dad and I got the Christmas tree,
put it up and decorated it. Then I wrote my Christmas list
to Santa. We went to the post office and sent it. Next we
wrapped my cousin’s presents. When we were finished
my mom told us to go to bed. I got my pj’s on, brushed my
teeth and got in my bed. My mom tucked me in and said
good night.
The next morning I woke up and got dressed. We were
going to the city, so we took off. We went to go get more
presents for my cousins.
We got back and I set out the cookies and the milk for
Santa and I got out carrots for the reindeer. It was 9:30 so
I went to bed.
The next morning, I was the first one up I ran upstairs
to wake up my parents and we went straight downstairs
to the living room. I opened my presents. I saw that the
cookies and the milk were all finished and my stocking
was full. I opened all the stuff. That’s how my Christmas
is.
Devon Amendt
Gr. 5E, WES
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Every member of our team would like to thank
all of those who have pulled so hard for us this year.
It’s been a privilege and a pleasure serving you.
We look forward to seeing you again in the new year.
Shop Easy Foods
Management and Staff
Watrous, Sask.
In this season
of wonder, we
wish you lots of
harmony and joy
at every turn.
Merry Christmas!
Interlake Human Resources Corp.
When Christ
was born
because . . .
On the first day of
Christmas a long time
ago, a baby was born,
but not just any baby, a
special baby. One that is
king of the Jews. There
was another king who
thought he was the only
king there was. When the
king found out there was
another king, he wanted to
kill the baby king. There
were three wise men who
came to give the baby king
presents, like gold and
treasure.
When they got there
they bowed down and
worshipped the baby king.
Then they gave him these
presents. That night an
angel came down and told
Joseph to take the baby
king and Mary to Egypt
because the king of Jerusalem is coming to kill the
baby king. So that night
Joseph took Mary and the
baby king to Egypt. They
stayed there until Jesus
was 33 years old. Then
Jesus died on the cross.
Nash Leggott
Gr. 5E, WES
. . . I like to watch the World Juniors with my family.
This is something I like to do because I love hockey and
watching young players like that is just awesome to me.
Last year was special because I got to go to a Team Canada game with my dad. It was great, and I hope it will
happen again.
Landon Bells
Gr. 8, WHS
I wonder . . .
I wonder how Santa gets
all the presents ready in
time for Christmas.
I wonder how much elves
Santa has.
I wonder how Santa gets
through the rain to deliver
the presents in his sleigh.
I wonder how much reindeer Santa has.
Rachel Schroeder
Gr. 2M, WES
With well wishes to our
patients and their families
during this festive time of year.
We thank you for the privilege
of caring for you.
Happy Holidays!
Our entire staff
wishes you and
your family
members,
a sparkling
holiday season.
Dr. Russell Matai,
Cassie Vanthuyne, RMT
Becky Fowell, RMT
Doreen Silzer
Dr. Michele
Ackerman
and the rest
of the team at
Dear Santa,
I would like Lego, a dirt
bike and a helmet. Cat, pig,
dog, horses, cow, sheep and
a goat. I would also like a
monster truck, remote control helicopter and a frog. I
like Santa. Love,
Braxton Martin
Gr. 1V, WES
Watrous
Chiropractic Clinic
Watrous
Dental Centre
We’re offering up a round of thanks to all
our good friends and neighbors.
May you enjoy our warm wishes for the
very merriest holiday season, ever!
WOIDEN CONSTRUCTION LTD
Harv, Wes, families & staff
We’d like to take a
moment to express
our gratitude to
each and every
one of you
along with our
best wishes for a
joyous, fun-filled
holiday season.
People may come and go, but memories of the
good times shared make the trip worthwhile.
To all those who’ve come through here,
we offer our thanks and warm wishes
for the most memorable Christmas, ever!
from
Manitou Springs
Hotel & Mineral Spa
and the Management and Staff at:
✭ Sam’s Steak House
✭ Manitou Springs Giftware
ROD
BURKITT
TRUCKING
Rodney, Rhonda
& Charlie
✭ Manitou Springs Massage Therapy & Esthetics
✭ WaterCrest Cafe
From all of us to all of you, we extend
our heartfelt thanks and sincere best wishes
for a sparkling season!
because . . .
. . . all my extended family comes around. They live far
away so I don’t get to see them very often. I love Christmas because all the family has a big feast and eat for
weeks until it is all gone.
Brianna Marciszyn
Gr. 8, WHS
Dear Santa,
I want a Lego Star Wars the clone wars. I would like a
puppy dog. I would like a stuffed animal cat. Also a Star
Wars the clone wars tank. Love,
Tucker Klisowsky
Gr. 1V, WES
Christmas
Video Rules!
This Christmas may you...
pause for something
wonderful, fast-forward
to joy & play to your
heart’s content!
We hope you deck the halls
with lots of “Hollywood”!
Deck
The Halls
With
Holiday
Cheer
I wonder . . .
I wonder how does Santa
make presents.
they have.
I wonder if they have ever
seen grass.
fly.
Avery Collins
Gr. 2M, WES
946-2226
Watrous
. . . eggnog is in stores and so are Christmas oranges. I
love it because it’s a one time thing that only happens
once a year that tastes so good.
Quinton Laird
Gr. 8, WHS
I wonder . . .
Does Santa give puppies as presents?
Where does Santa get his presents?
Will I get a Barbie for Christmas?
Will I get a Justin Bieber CD?
Can I get a puppy for Christmas?
Eriza Custodio
Gr. 2V, WES
Candy
Ho, ho, ho
Reindeer
Ice cream
Santa
Tree
Merry Christmas
Awesome
Sleigh
Rayner Frey
Gr. 4, WES
Yuletide Greetings
Hope
yours lasts
throughout
the year!
from the staff at
VIDEO
STOP
because . . .
WATROUS
LIQUOR
STORE
We’re overflowing with gratitude
for your kind patronage
and wish you all a very merry holiday season.
Dan, Catherine, Donna,
Avril, Laura, Brandi and Pat
Management
and Staff
And that means our
warmest wishes can’t be
far behind!
Happy Holidays and
heartfelt thanks to all our
neighbours, customers and
friends this holiday season.
You make doing
business fun!
We wish we could send each and every one of you
a gift, but nothing could compare to the gifts of
friendship, loyalty and support
we’ve received from you!
Manitou
Filter Wash
With best wishes and much
gratitude to all our friends,
neighbours, clients and
associates this holiday season.
Happy Holidays!
Mah Law Office
Ben, Ken,
Elaine, Jane,
Angela & Nikki
Dorman & Norma
Hutchinson
401 - 4th St. E., Watrous
Many thanks and best wishes for
a beautiful and joyous holiday season
from all of us.
Melron Service
Limited
from all of us at
Ron, Melissa, Trent, Roxanne & staff
Watrous • 946-4141
because . . .
. . . I get to visit with my relatives in Saskatoon. I always
look forward to it because every year I know that I will
see my family who I haven’t seen since the Christmas
before. My aunts and uncles that come are always play
fighting with me and tickling me to death. I also look forward to eating supper because where we meet every year
is at my Grandma Bobier’s and we can smell and hear
the foods being made.
Tiffany Zuchkan
Gr. 8, WHS
Christmas
I wonder . . .
Cherry red cheeked Santa
Halls of holly
Rudolph’s bright nose
Intense waiting time for
opening presents
Sleek sheets of snow
Tightly tied ribbons
Messy rooms of wrapping
Awesome gifts and toys
Singing merry Christmas
songs
Adam Hicks
Gr. 7D, WES
I wonder if Santa Claus
can make it over the world
in time.
I wonder if the elves go
fast on the machines.
I wonder if the reindeer
get sleepy.
I wonder if the cookies are
ready for Santa Claus.
I wonder if Mrs. Claus is
in time to say goodbye.
Sydney Hallborg
Gr. 2V, WES
I wonder . . .
The Grinch who stole Christmas
I wonder if Santa has baby
reindeer.
I wonder if Santa has all
girls.
I wonder if they have grass.
I wonder if reindeer travel
around the word.
fly.
Jordyn Parker
Gr. 2M, WES
Dear Santa,
I would like a DSI and
a remote control monster
truck. Red fire truck and
some Barbie dolls for my
sister Madison. For my
brother Wade some baby
toys. From,
Blake Martin
Gr. 1V, WES
In a city called Whoville, everyone was shopping for
Christmas. Sara was a sweet little girl who believed in the
Grinch but everyone else didn’t. The Grinch was green
and old. One day Sara decided to go visit the Grinch on
the mountain. Sara got up to the Grinch’s cave and said,
“Hello, hello, is anybody in here?” No one answered. She
said hello again and the Grinch answered and said hello.
He was hiding around the corner. The dog, Max, ran out
and started to bark. The Grinch walked out, and said,
“Who are you and why are you here?”
“My name is Sara and I brought you a Christmas
present.” The Grinch said, “Take it back, and go home.
You shouldn’t be here anyway.” Sara left without the
present. The Grinch opened the Christmas present. It
was a book on Christmas stories. After that he loved
Christmas.
Bailey Smith
Gr. 5E, WES
Merry Christmas
from around
the world
Joyeux Noel - French
Froehliche Welnachten German
Kala Christougena - Greek
Buone Feste Natalizie Italian
God Jul Og Godt Nytt Aar
- Norwegian
Meri Kurisumasu Japanese
Srzhdestvom Chrisstovyn
- Russian
Houska Joulua - Finnish
Zalig Kerstfeest - Dutch
Vesele Vanoce Czechoslovakian
Eem Plesierigie Kerfees Afrikaans
Boze Narodzenie - Polish
Feliz Navidad - Spanish
Murray Trunks
Law Office
Ashley, Elaine, Anita,
Rita, Shyanne, Jacob and Murray
In this season so merry and bright...
May your cares be few and your heart be light.
May good cheer reign and joy abound
And may you enjoy good fortune all year-round!
Happy Holidays
from Jarrod and Sarah Normandeau
of Lakeside Country Inn, Manitou Beach
Here’s hoping your holiday season
is a delightful one.
Our heartfelt thanks for your support
and continued business.
Canada Malting Co. Limited
... To all the best people
we’re privileged to know —
our customers!
Here’s hoping your holiday season
is filled with glad tidings, happiness
and joy from beginning to end.
Thanks!
Spectrum
Paint & Body
Tracy, Stan, Eric, Sandra,
Matt, Mike and Geoff
946-3913 - Watrous
Here’s wishing you a
holiday that’s filled with
a generous dose of health
and happiness.
We thank you for your
trust in us and look
forward to serving you
again next year.
Everything here is looking good for a beautiful holiday
season, and your continued business is the reason!
With best wishes and gratitude to all
our valued customers.
WATROUS PHARMACY LTD.
Inksters Men’s Wear
Alana, Lenore, Mearl, Denise, Fawne,
Sandy, Janice, Julie, Cindy, Carina, Pam and Konnor
Marshal, Fawne, Kyle, Cody, Kiara, Alice & Debbie
& Boutique Joli
Dear Santa,
Santa, could you bring
me for Christmas I would
like a Barbie house and
Barbie clothes with it. I
can’t wait ‘til Christmas!
Love,
Nova Cyrenne
Gr. 1V, WES
because . . .
. . . in 18 days we’re going to church. I love Christmas
in the Philippines because we decorate a Christmas tree
and we go to my uncle in Bataan and eat together. We
always go to the swimming pool.
Zilpha Custodio
Gr. 8, WHS
Santa
He rides in a sleigh.
He has some reindeer.
He climbs down our chimney.
Santa drinks the milk that we left out for him
He eats the cookies that we left out for him
Santa packs our stocking with candy for us to eat.
Santa gives us presents for Christmas Eve.
Santa says have a Merry Christmas to all and have a
good night.
Melissa Grindheim
Gr. 5E, WES
because . . .
. . . it only happens once a year and we get together with
my cousins, aunties, uncles and relatives in our house.
We often play games before Christmas Eve. They always
bring foods and specialties. I always help them to cook
and bake foods; especially the food that I want the most.
Zoira Buslig
Gr. 8, WHS
To all those who have
lightened up our year,
we give our very best wishes
for the brightest
holiday season, ever.
We couldn’t have done it
without all of you. Thanks!
I wonder . . .
I wonder what I am going to
get for Christmas.
I wonder if Santa has
twelve reindeer.
I wonder why we have snow.
I wonder if Santa goes to
Haiti.
Easton Ediger
Gr. 2M, WES
I wonder . . .
I wonder why Santa Claus
has a sled.
I wonder if the elves have
a toy making factory.
I wonder if Mrs. Claus
makes cookies for the
elves.
I wonder where Santa
lives.
I wonder how many elves
Santa has.
Spencer Stokke
Gr. 2V, WES
Stocking stuffers
Ever wonder why we hang stockings up by a fireplace
for Santa to stuff with goodies? The tradition goes back
to the original Santa Claus, St. Nicklaus, a bishop.
St. Nicklaus was well known for his generosity and
acts of selfless kindness towards those who needed it.
As legend dictates he heard of a man in his parish who
was about to be forced into selling his two daughters into
prostitution because he didn’t have enough money to pay
for their dowry. Worried for the family’s future he went
out in the evening to see what he could do.
When he came upon the man’s home he sneaked over
to the girls’ bedroom window. Inside he saw the father
sitting near his daughters’ bedside looking worried and
sad. St. Nicklaus took two bags of gold from his robe and
looked for a place to throw them. On the girls’ fireplace
there were stockings hung up to dry above the fire. St.
Nicklaus tossed the bags into the stockings and quietly
walked into the darkness. The father looked up when
he heard a noise and went to the window to find no one
there but he did find the gold in the girls’ stockings. He
was overjoyed because there was enough to give each a
fine dowry to marry.
St. Nicklaus’ acts of kindness echoed through time
and eventually he became the symbol of Christmas. He
is recognized in many countries as the one who brings
toys to all the good children in the world.
Christmas night
Christmas night is here
Everyone is full of cheer
Children wait in bed
Thinking of the man in red
Kids dream of reindeer hooves
Click-clacking on their roofs
The elves are getting ready
They are working steady
Children fall asleep
Hoping when they wake
They have presents in a big heap
Santa flies off in his sled
Thinking of the kids in bed
Kamryn Holma
Gr. 7D, WES
WATROUS CAR WASH & ICE
Rob and Karen
Thank you to everyone for remembering to close the doors.
From all of us
at Pip’s Esso
and Subway
Have a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year!
“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government
shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful,
Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.”
- Isaiah 9:6
This Christmas season and in the new year, may you rest in
the deep assurance that in knowing Him you have everything.
GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS
Linda, Serenic View Bed & Breakfast
Back: Mark McMann, Doreen Kinar, Patti Fidelack, Chase Westby
Middle: Abby Rutko, Mackenzie Mason, Laura Worobec, Ginny Mason,
Lucienne Gross, Dustin Hallborg, Brenda Peters, Donna Bartel
Front: Andrea Pavia, Kara Fidelack, Brittany Holmes, Joyce Sperling,
Cheryl Grindheim, Gary Schreiner
Missing: Joyce Burkitt, Becky Strand, Charolette Demmans,
Ryley Woiden, Lorraine Dodds, Brooklin Bushell
Christ
Happy
Rudolph
Ice
Sleigh
Toys
Merry
Awesome
Snow
Owen James Hicks
Gr. 4, WES
I wonder . . .
I wonder how Rudolph got his red nose.
I wonder how Santa Claus delivers all the presents in
one day.
I wonder how the reindeer fly.
I wonder how much Santa weighs.
I wonder how much toys are in his sack.
Jacob Wiebe
Gr. 2M, WES
Christmas Day
Once upon a time on a Christmas Eve, a little boy
named John couldn’t wait ‘til morning to open presents.
At 9:30 he had to go to bed but as soon as his parents went
to sleep, he moved to the couch to wait for Santa. After
one hour passed, Santa still didn’t come. John began to
feel sleepy and soon fell asleep. All of a sudden, Santa
poofed into the room with a big sack of toys. Santa filled
the stockings and every space under the tree. When morning came John woke up and saw an XBOX 360 sitting
there with 10 games. Right away he hooked it up and
started playing it for the next week! One day he came out
for breakfast for the first time and said, “I am bored with
my XBOX 360.”
Just then he noticed a new game and raced to his room
with a plate of cookies and played XBOX 360 for the rest
of the year! The end.
Drayson Snell
Gr. 5E, WES
Rolling the dice
with board games
With the hustle and bustle of work,
school and extra curricular activities,
the holiday season seems to creep
up faster every year. Faced with the
daunting task of finding that perfect
gift, parents and children can spend
hours scouring the shops - often at
the expense of quality time with the
family.
This year, experience the gift of
laughter and time through the chance
to shine at board games.
The night before Christmas, instead
of kids twiddling their thumbs waiting for Santa to arrive, break out one
of your favourite games to raise the
fun level! Monopoly, Twister, Cranium,
Risk, Settlers of Catan and others are
all great ways to pass the time.
Start a new holiday tradition. After
the big turkey dinner is polished off,
Santa’s little helpers
Green hats, big ears, very short and little fears.
They love to help and never frown,
Lady elves wear little gowns.
When Santa’s help is much needed,
The little guys surely pleaded.
The seven reindeer also help,
Santa Claus and everyone else.
So when Christmas comes,
Santa will be set.
And the little kids,
Will be very happy, I bet!
Allie Schmidt
Gr. 7D, WES
I wonder . . .
instead of laying down on the couch,
grab a game and get playing.
Make your holiday party outrageously fun. Whether it is a work
party or a crazy New Year’s Eve bash,
there are numerous board games to
help break the ice and add some spice
to the season.
Turn snow day into game day.
When the weather outside is frightful and the family feels snowed in, let
the kids take over with a board game.
Instead of feeling gloomy, the family
can get into the competitive mode by
trying to out duel others with a game
of Trouble or perhaps even the Game
of Life.
Whatever the case, spending some
quality time with family over a board
game will not only be an enjoyable experience but also loads of fun.
Dear Santa,
For Christmas I would like a quad, mask for winter,
Tinkerbell doll. Hope you don’t get sick. Love,
Mikayla Saunders
Gr. 1V, WES
because . . .
. . . everyone can get along. Every religion should get
along. Whether you are an Atheist, Christian, Buddhist,
Muslim, etc. Every race should get along. Every culture
should get along. It all doesn’t matter. I mean, we are all
human, right?
A Winston High Student
How does Santa go all the
way around the world in
one night?
Why is Rudolf ’s nose a red
light bulb?
I wonder if Santa lives
in a big, big igloo with a
furnace.
Is Santa an elf in a big red
suit?
Does Santa ask two elves
at Christmas to help him?
Amy Sundquist
Gr. 2V, WES
Top Ten Reasons To Send You Our Very Best:
1. Tis the season.
2. We’re grateful for your friendship.
3. We appreciate your loyalty.
4. You’re such good neighbors.
5. It’s a pleasure to serve you.
6. You make it all worthwhile.
7. We couldn’t have done it without your support.
8. We look forward to your continued business.
9. We know you’ve been good.
10. It gives us joy!
With warm wishes from all of us for a
merry and bright holiday season.
Don, Gerald and all the staff
at
Watrous Mainline
Motor Products Ltd.
To all of those who’ve stopped by here,
we wish a very merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Thank you for your loyal support.
Farm & Garden Centre
Management and Staff, Watrous, Sask.
I wonder . . .
I wonder if I will get a
turkey for Christmas.
I wonder if I will get a
Christmas present like an
Xbox 360.
I wonder if I walk my dog
Maverick at Christmas if I
will see Santa’s sleigh.
I wonder if any of Santa’s
reindeer are bigger than a
moose.
I wonder if Santa will go
to Troy’s house in Venn
this year.
Lucas Holmes-Gundry
Gr. 2M, WES
because . . .
. . . we get to decorate the tree together as a family. We
decorate our tree a couple weeks in advance of Christmas
holidays. We usually set up the tree, get all of the decorations out, turn on some Christmas music, and use almost
every one! I remember a year or two ago, while we were
decorating the tree, our cat, Domino, started to climb the
tree. He knocked the tree over, so we got to decorate it
twice that year! That’s why it’s a special time for me.
Hayli Riach
Gr. 8, WHS
I wonder . . .
Dear Santa,
I wonder how cold Santa is
when he goes flying.
How does he deliver all of
those presents?
What does Santa do when
it’s not Christmas?
How old is St. Nicholas?
Do reindeer like the food
we put out for them?
Jackson Mark
Gr. 2V, WES
Santa can you bring me
some of these things: How
To Train Your Dragon the
movie, drum set, silly putty.
I am happy about you coming. How are all your reindeer? This is from your pal
Annaka. Love,
Annaka Miettinen
Gr. 1V, WES
Christmas Eve
No matter where you spend the holiday season,
know that our best wishes are with you.
Everything was quiet. I was sleeping when I heard
“bam”. It was coming from downstairs, so I crawled out
of bed. I crawled down the hall and peaked through the
crack. Then I saw Santa Claus and his elves. I went down
stairs and there he was in real life, Santa Claus!
He ate my cookies and milk. The reindeer ate my veggies. I was so happy that Santa liked my cookies and milk.
I was crawling down the stairs. Then I sneaked over to
the chair and hid behind it. I was watching him in amazement. I was so happy that Santa came to my house early.
I looked out of the window and there he was, Rudolph! I
went outside and then they were all there. Dancer and
Prancer, Comet, Cupid, Donor, Vixen, Blitzen and Dasher. I climbed in the sleigh and off we went. Wow, there it
was all of Watrous. When we came back it was time for
Santa to leave. I went back to hiding. Then when he left, I
went up to bed to sleep.
Merry Christmas.
Cambrie Lewis
Gr. 5E, WES
because . . .
. . . I get to spend time with my family. The reason this is
so special is that I don’t get to see some of my extended
family as often as I do my grandparents. Another reason
Christmas is so special to me is because we are so carefree for a few days of the year and that is so amazing for
me. That is why my Christmas is so special to me.
Liam Jensen
Gr. 8, WHS
May you be
blessed with
good fortun
e this holida
y season
and through
out the year.
Your trust
means every
thing to us,
and we than
you for the p
k
rivilege of se
rving you.
From all the st
aff at
WATROUS
HOME HA
RDWARE
BUILDING
CENTRE
HORIZON
SCHOOL DIVISION #205
In this joyful season,
warm thoughts and happy smiles
are our wishes for you and yours.
Seasons Greetings from the
Board of Education and
Staff of Horizon School Division.
“A Community of Learning and Achieving”
For information please visit our website
WWW.HZSD.CA
Let It Snow...
Let It Snow...
Let It Snow...
Candy canes
Hooves
Thank you for your
Reindeer
goodwill and support
all year long.
Ice
Santa
Toys
Mrs. Claus
A bunch of joy
Manitou Beach Sleigh Zac Yanoshewski
Greetings of
the Season
Golf Club
Gr. 4, WES
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
The Best Place To Be
Wherever you go this holiday season,
know our best wishes are with you
for a holiday that’s warm and bright
and as special as you are to us.
doing business with us.
Merry Christmas, Everyone!
Signs of the season are everywhere, but we’re
glad to be right here — and we couldn’t have
done it without your support. Thanks!
Integra Tire
Vaughn, Jordan & Margaret
Watrous
Travel
Connie, Sylvia
& Sarah
Happy Holidays to our friends and neighbours!
Avril Reifferscheid (946-8520)
& Kevin Harcourt (946-6579)
Dear Santa Claus,
We are the Kindergarten class (odd day) from Watrous
Elementary School. We are all helpful five-year-old boys
and girls and live in Watrous or on a farm near Watrous.
Our teacher is Mrs. Bells
At school we were talking about our town and things
we would like Watrous to have. We decided to write a letter to you telling you some of the things we would love
to have in Watrous. We know you cannot give Watrous
everything we would like it to have for Christmas, but we
will work on helping to get some of the things ourselves.
This is just a wish list of things we would like our town to
have some day.
The first thing we would really like is a bigger playground at our school with more slides, swings, monkey
bars and other toys. When we are adults, we might be
able to help build some of these things.
We would also love to have more snow in winter. If we
had more snow, we could make snow forts, a huge snowman, more snowballs, a snow cactus and a snow taxi. We
would also have more snow to go sledding on. We would
also like the sun to shine more in winter so we had some
nice bright days outside to play. We also thought it would
be cool if we could have a rainbow in the sky that would
never go away! It would look so pretty!
More houses in Watrous would be awesome because
some of our windows keep leaking in water and cold air.
We would like to have horses to ride in town. In the winter, we would love to go swimming, so we would need to
have an indoor pool that we could swim in all year long!
If we had more TVs in Watrous, we could watch more
of our favourite shows like Transformers, Backyardigans
and The Suite Life of Zach and Cody. It would be great to
have more places to eat like Dairy Queen, McDonald’s,
Burger King and Boston Pizza. We think we would also
need more Christmases to get all this stuff for our town!
The last thing we would really like to have is more
friendship in our town. It would be good if everyone
could be friends. We decided we could help you with this,
because we could work on being friends with everyone
we know. Everyone who is little or big in our town can do
this!
Thank you Santa, we all look forward to seeing you this
Christmas. Merry Christmas!
Love,
the Kindergarten class (odd day), WES
because . . .
Christmas is special to me because . . . all my relatives
come from Vancouver and Calgary and places all around
Saskatchewan. We all sit down and ice cookies and decorate them together and it’s so much fun. Everyone takes
part; aunties and uncles, cousins, grandparents, and my
parents. That’s what makes my Christmas special!
Maddison Croshaw
Gr. 8, WHS
Candy canes
Happy
Reindeer
Ice
Santa
Team
Merry Christmas
Angels
Snow
Jenna Schmidt
Gr. 4, WES
I wonder . . .
I wonder why Santa has
elves.
How can reindeer fly?
Do elves try the toys out?
Does joy come to poor
people at Christmas?
Does Santa like music?
Isaac Jensen
Gr. 2V, WES
I want a Nerf gun for
Christmas and a remote
control car, a cat, Criss
Cross Crash, leopard, and
Lego. Love,
Gabe Nicholls
Gr. 1V, WES
Sending warm
wishes your way
this Christmas.
Prairie
Stonescape
I wonder . . .
I wonder what Santa’s
weakest reindeer is.
I wonder how long Santa’s
beard is.
I wonder how cold it gets
in the North pole.
Daniel Martin
Gr. 2M, WES
With warm regards and appreciation to our many good friends
and patrons this holiday season. Thank you for choosing us.
As the snow falls
to the ground,
We’d like to spread
good cheer all around
Since Christmas can’t
be far behind
So here’s to a season
that’s one-of-a-kind!
Dear Santa,
WATROUS KLIP & KURL
Brenda & Joanne
Steve Schmidt
946-7898
Wishing you and yours,
all the trimmings of a
beautiful holiday season.
I thank you for your kind
patronage this past year.
Shirley Meltsner of
Why Not
Flowers
Design Studio
Watrous
946-4056
Wishing you all things
merry and bright at this festive
time of year.
Thank you for warming up our year
with your friendship and support.
Merry Christmas everyone!
T & T Cellular
Watrous, Sask. 946-2962
We appreciate your
continued support.
WATROUS
FIVE-PIN
Jake & Shirley Martell
946-3637
Wishing you all things
merry and bright as we
prepare for another
spectacular
holiday season.
It’s our pleasure and privilege to be
of service to you. Wishing you the very best
for the holidays and the New Year.
The Board and Staff of the
Watrous Housing Authority
Thank you for your patronage and
patience during this
very busy year.
Merry Christmas!
CIC 946-2013
Electric
Charles, Janelle, Shawn,
Brett, Brad, Carl & Lynn
As we wrap up another year, we’d like
to wish our friends everywhere,
a very happy holiday season.
Thank you so much for your loyal support.
WATROUS
EYE CARE
Russ Schultz O.D.
Warren Toews O.D.
Skylar Feltis O.D.
946-2166
Serving you since 1992
Hints for
stocking
stuffers
(NAPS) - You do not have to lose your
shirt or wear out your shoes trying to find
something fit to fill your loved ones’ stockings this holiday season. Here are some
hints that may help:
• Many may have a warm spot for such
hot items as winter gloves, scarves and
mittens, exotic socks and cozy slippers.
• You can also stock stockings with
pockets in mind. Try coin purses, wallets
and card holders.
• For the cook on your list, consider pot
holders and mitts, kitchen towels, mugs,
measuring cups, refrigerator magnets
and small kitchen tools.
• Get on the road to ingenuity by giving
a tire gauge, car organizer or a promise to
wash the car.
• Often welcome are decorative accessories such as scented candles, potpourri
and tiny picture frames.
• Gift certificates for stores, restaurants
and movies are a way to fit a big present
into a little stocking.
All the best in 2011 from these local home-based businesses!
Wishing everyone a safe
and happy holiday season.
Warm wishes for a merry Christmas.
HammerJammer
Hope Floats
Agronomy Services
Gene Angers
946-2120 • Manitou Beach
Nancy Johns
946-3135 • Watrous
AVON
Hope you have a relaxing holiday!
Randy’s Remedial
Massage
Anne Wood
946-2591 • Watrous
Randy Deneiko
946-2605 • Watrous
Merry Christmas
to all!
peace on earth ✤ glad tidings ✤ joyous noel ✤ best wishes ✤ harmony ✤ contentment
To all my WATKINS and hair customers:
May you enjoy
the season’s festivities!
May Peace be your gift at Christmas and
your blessing all year through!
Thanks for your support.
Epicure Selections
Lynnette Wall
946-3451 • Watrous
Patricia Isherwood Thomas
946-3759 • Watrous
May the music of the season
remind you of the Reason
for the season.
Sarah Clark Gregory, ARCT
piano • voice • theory
946-2160 • Watrous
Wishing you a Christmas season
filled with health and happiness.
Arbonne International
Lori Dengler
946-2765 • Watrous
faith ✤ hope ✤ goodwill ✤ merry christmas ✤ happy holidays ✤ all the best ✤ dreams
May you ‘capture’
the spirit of Christmas!
Peace, hope and warm wishes.
All the best in 2011!
Clix Photography
Watrous
Lawn & Leisure
from your
Mary Kay consultant,
Fawne Inkster
946-3412 • Watrous
Ralph and Lety Schalm
946-2654 • Watrous
Laurie Regier
946-2100 • Watrous
✿
Happy
New Year!
I wonder . . .
Angels
An angel is the most wonderful thing of all. Please
give us an angel to watch over us. Please give us some
love from an angel. We need angels to watch over us.
When bells ring, angels get wings. When I see an angel
I’ll feel safe. Angels have wings to help them fly around
in the clouds.
Gabbie Fowell
Gr. 5E, WES
I wish I knew how the elves make presents so fast?
I’d like to know why Santa Claus is called St. Nicholas.
I want to know why Christmas is so special. I already
know one reason. It is because Jesus was born, but I
don’t know the other reasons why.
I wonder how big Santa Claus’s factory is.
I wish I knew what the North Pole looked like.
I’d like to know what Santa’s sleigh looked like.
Maddison Rheaume
Gr. 2V, WES
Christmas is Reindeer bells go jingle!
hook the reindeer
special to me Elves
to the sleigh!
because . . . Icicles drip on reindeer!
. . . I get to see my brothers
and all my extended family
that I don’t get to see often.
It’s special to me because
I wake up early on Christmas morning and run
downstairs to wake up my
brothers and sister-in-law,
and we all go upstairs and
open presents together.
Then we either go to my
grandma and grandpa’s
or all my extended family
comes to my house.
Kassidy McKay
Gr. 8, WHS
Not any reindeer left
behind.
Delightful paws on the
rooftops!
Every reindeer ready
to go!
Everything is all
packed up.
Rudolph’s red nose
is glowing all night
tonight!
Claire Schmidt
Gr. 4, WES
Many thanks for your patronage!
Watrous and District Farmers Market
Joy To
The World!
As we herald the start of
the coming Yuletide,
please accept our gratitude
and best wishes for the most
joyous and heavenly
holiday season on earth!
WATROUS
ROTARY CLUB
Merry
Christmas
and thanks
for being
a good customer.
GROSS’
BARBER SHOP
Ervin, Carol & family
Pres.: Rob McGregor
Sec.: Frank Wilson
Treas.: Jim Coulter
May peace, love and harmony visit your
home this holiday season and linger
all the year through. With gratitude and
warm wishes to each one of you.
HAYTER DRILLING LTD.
Watrous, Sask.
from the
KINSMEN & KINETTE CLUBS OF WATROUS
Wherever you spend your holidays,
may they leave you filled with
peace and happiness.
We truly appreciate your patronage
this past year. Merry Christmas!
Quality Plus Construction
Royce, Tracy, Barry,
Zak, Thomas and Darrell
There’s no place we’d rather be,
Than here in this community —
To celebrate from beginning to end
The holiday season with all of our friends!
Merry Christmas and many thanks for
making us feel so welcome here.
SUCCESS RV’s
Ph: 946-2499 • Watrous, Sask.
CLOSED: December 20 to January 2
I wonder . . .
from
Cheryl, Shelley, Cathy, Bev, Ruth,
Barb, Brenda & Lacey
946-2094 - www.ctrc.sk.ca
Closed at noon Dec. 22 to Jan. 3 inclusive
and a
Happy
New
Year!
delivers all the presents.
I wonder how many reindeer Santa Claus has.
I wonder how old Santa
Claus is.
I wonder how many hours
it takes to deliver the
presents.
Carter Pidhorodetsky
Gr. 2M, WES
Dear Santa,
Santa, I want a ipod
touch please. Santa, I want
a beanbag chair please.
How are the reindeer doing? How are the elves?
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox.
Love,
Naomi Schmidt
Gr. 1V, WES
because . . .
. . . my family and I go to a Christmas tree farm and find
a nice Christmas tree, cut it down, and bring it home. It is
fun to do an activity like that with all of my family.
Michael Gregg
Gr. 8, WHS
Christmas Eve
On Christmas Eve we hang our stocking by the fireplace. All is quiet as Santa places the presents under
the tree and fills the stockings with candy. As he leaves
through the chimney and gets on his sleigh he calls, “Ho,
ho Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night.”
On Christmas Day all the kids get out of bed and run
to the tree. They open all their presents and think that
was the best Christmas ever and will be for a long time.
William Martens
Gr. 5E, WES
I wonder . . .
I want to know why we
have Christmas.
Every year what happens
up in the North Pole.
Why are the Christmas
colours red and green?
How big is the sleigh?
Why is Santa called St.
Nicholas?
Liam Jennett
Gr. 2V, WES
because . . .
from all of us at
WATROUS CONCRETE LTD.
. . . I get to go see all my extended family from Yorkton, Whitecourt, and Alberta. We get to visit and catch
up with each other. I also get to spend my Christmas in
Yorkton rather than Watrous. This makes my Christmas
special because I never get to see my extended family and
so it is a great time to enjoy the experience while it lasts.
It is also special because I like going to Yorkton and visiting in a different place than staying in Watrous every
year. That is why Christmas is special to me.
Morgan Amendt
Gr. 8, WHS
From all of us to all of you,
go our warm wishes for a truly
memorable holiday season.
Wishing you every happiness this
holiday season and beyond.
Thank you for playing an instrumental
role in our success.
• Fossen Enterprises
• Watrous Coin
Laundry
Maynard & Fran
Fossen
WE ARE!
We’re not shy about telling you how much we
appreciate and value your friendship and support.
It’s been fun
serving you,
and we
look forward
to seeing you
again next year!
friendship and support
all year long.
Main Street
Gifts
Danceland
Ball Room
Manitou Beach
1-800-267-5037
Scott, Sandy and staff
Joyous Noel
At this holy time of year, we’d like to join you and your
family in a prayer for peace on earth and harmony
between people of all nations.
For all of the goodwill you’ve shown us,
we are deeply grateful.
HUMBOLDT
DENTURE CLINIC
Ewald Redemann and family
682-3988
Wishing you every happiness this Holiday Season
and throughout the coming year.
As we put the final touches on the tree, we recall the many
new friends we’ve made this year, and we feel fortunate to be
a part of this wonderful community.
Merry Christmas and many thanks for
the privilege of serving you.
MANITOU MINERAL SALVE®
Sandra, Emmett and Jackie
RESORT VILLAGE OF
MANITOU BEACH
Councillors:
Matt Knezacek
Fraser Murray
Ernie Kochylema
Larry Zemlak
Mayor:
Eric Upshall
Administration:
Bobbi Crittenden
Bev Laird
Maintenance:
Keith Polley
John Volk
Ivan Peacock
Lena Franson
I wonder . . .
I wonder if Santa Claus is
real.
My mom and dad said
Santa Claus is real.
I wonder how many presents I will get.
we will get.
I wonder when I can put
my tree up.
can eat that many cookies.
Peyton Dinkel
Gr. 2M, WES
because . . .
. . . I love to decorate the house with all the Christmas
spirit and because I love those wooden nutcracker statues. I love the Christmas holidays and they are not here
for very long so I like to get the most out of Christmas in
the little time we have of it.
Ryder Klisowsky
Gr. 8, WHS
I wonder . . .
Why do people get presents on Christmas Day?
Can Santa see everybody?
Does Santa sing songs
with the elves?
Does Mrs. Claus bake
gingerbread men?
Do you have to give presents all night?
Ronique Leggott
Gr. 2V, WES
Candy canes
Holidays
Relatives
Icicles
Santa
Tree
Mistletoe
Angels
Star
Dear Santa,
I would like Zhu Zhu
pets please. Thank you
for bringing me toys. I
am going to put out milk
and cookies on Christmas
night. Thank you very
much. Love,
Kaelin Hardy
Gr. 1V, WES
Christmas is
special to me
because . . .
To our valued clients at Christmas:
We’re hoping that your
holiday is as special as
you are in every way;
Because one thing that
we know is true,
is that there are no nicer folks than you!
from the staff and management of the
Sundown Motel
946-3347
Ben Gill
Gr. 4, WES
May faith guide you, and may joy be your constant
companion throughout this holy season. For the blessing of your
continued and loyal business we are deeply grateful.
. . . I get to see my extended family. We don’t get
together too often besides
Thanksgiving and Easter.
It’s also my birthday.
Liam Crawford
Gr. 8, WHS
DIEHL TIRE
Andy, Susan and Jenaya Diehl,
Brent Clarke and Charolette Demmans
Wherever you’re dashing off to this holiday season,
we hope joy and laughter follow all the way.
Thanks for including us in your travels
this past year. Merry Christmas!
Watrous Tire & Battery
(1996) Ltd.
Blair, Shar, Joan,
Rachel, Matthew and McLeod Schroeder
Hope you’re fixing to have
a good time all through
the season. You have our
gratitude for helping us
put together a great year!
As a layer of white blankets the ground,
We’d like to thank you for just coming ‘round
Seeing you daily has brought us much cheer ..
So Merry Christmas to all
And to all a good year!
Jim and Marion Coulter
Watrous 946-2572 • 946-8872 (cell)
May the coming holiday deliver a load of
glad tidings to your front door.
Many thanks for your kind business and support.
–– Mark and Chris
& staff
Watrous ............ 946-3150 Liberty............... 847-4444
Nokomis ........... 528-3150 McLean ............. 699-2822
Lanigan ............. 365-3150
Season’s Greeting
With warm regards to our friends &
neighbours during the holiday season.
TOWN OF WATROUS
Town Council and Staff
Watrous
& Lanigan
Another holiday season is on the menu
and we hope it’s satisfying in every way!
Thank you for dining with us this past year.
Merry Christmas!
Tom’s Restaurant Ltd.
Tom and Mei, family and staff
Watrous — 946-2712
because . . .
. . . we order Chinese food or pizza for Christmas dinner. Another reason why Christmas is special to me is
because my family and uncles go to North Battleford to
celebrate Christmas with my grandma.
Kanon Abrahamson
Gr. 8, WHS
Candy canes
Historic Jesus
Rudolph the Red Nosed
Reindeer
Israel
Santa is coming
Trees with lights
Merry
Angels shining
Stars are gleaming
Dear Santa,
My name is Colton, I
hope you bring Buzz Lightyear, Operation, Lego Star
Wars set. Also I want a new
DS. Please can you bring
these to my house? Love,
Colton McIver
Gr. 1V, WES
I wonder . . .
I 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 much Santa weighs.
I wonder how Santa eats all of those cookies.
I wonder what Mrs. Claus looks like.
Benicio Moya-Moneo
Gr. 2M, WES
because . . .
. . . I get to see my extended family. Every year I have
different parts of my family come on certain days. Also,
my little sister, LillyAnn, gets to spend time with people
she doesn’t get to see most of the year, and she has a blast
doing that because she is new to the family. My cousin
Dalton loves coming to visit the family here in Watrous,
and so do my Uncle and Auntie. I also love Christmas because I get to bake with my grandma, a lot. I love the time
of the year when it is Christmas.
EmmaLee Mattson
Gr. 8, WHS
I wonder if Santa Claus goes
all 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, WES
I wonder . . .
Samuel Pilling
Gr. 4, WES
The Watrous Manitou extends sincere thanks to the staff
and students of Watrous Elementary and Winston High
schools for their partipation and submissions for
this year’s Christmas issue. It would not be
the same without you!
Hats off to you, our customers.
We couldn’t have asked for a
better bunch of folks, than you.
Have a wonderful holiday.
MODEL
MEATS
Management & staff
Straight from the heart to all of you,
go our sincere best wishes and heartfelt gratitude.
Merry Christmas!
from John, Marla and staff
212 - 1st Ave. W., Watrous, SK
946-2314
A very merry Christmas to our friends, neighbours
and customers. You make it all worthwhile!
GREENHOUSE
Watrous, SK
Bob & Mel Penrose,
family and staff
Once upon a time there was an elf with pointed green
ears
Who sang a very merry song
Without any tears
But one Christmas a long time ago
Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer
Got lost in the snow
The elf couldn’t find him
But that was okay
He heard a horse neigh
Who told him the way
The elf found Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer
Who promised to never again get lost in the snow
Mackenna Hanson
Gr. 5E, WES
This holiday season,
we’d like to join you
and your family in
a prayer for peace
among nations and
goodwill towards
all men and women,
everywhere.
Watrous
Ministerial
Association
At the start of the holiday season,
we’d like to extend our warm wishes to
all our customers, associates and friends
along with our gratitude for your
continued support. It’s been a privilege
serving folks like you and as always,
we look forward
to seeing you again soon.
We’re displaying this message of cheer
To thank you all for stopping here
Because one thing that we know is true
Is it wouldn’t be Christmas without all of you!
GREEN ACRES
The Elf
To our fine customers go our heartfelt best
wishes for a holiday season filled with delight.
For your patronage we are most grateful, and
are proud to be of service in
any way we can.
Parrish &
Heimbecker,
Limited
Parrish Siding
From the staff at the Watrous Ag Retail
946-2225
Leading Canadian Agriculture
Santa
He loves cookies and milk
Reindeer fly around the
world with gifts for boys
and girls.
His lead reindeer Rudolph
has a blinking red nose to
light the way.
His elf ’s build the toys,
wrap the gifts give the
reindeer hay
He has a big red sleigh
with big sacks of toys in
the back.
Robbie Martin
Gr. 4, WES
The man in red Christmas is special to me
I lay awake in my bed,
hoping I’ll see, the man in
red.
I hear the reindeer on the
roof
I can hear all of the clacking hooves.
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 him
I hope, I pray upon my
bed.
I will see the man in red.
Krista Kosik
Gr. 7D, WES
because . . .
. . . my mom and I always spend about 2-3 days baking.
First of all we make the poppycock, which is like popcorn balls except in my opinion it’s better. Then, for the
second day, we make these delicious caramel squares
along with some other cake (window cake usually). On
our third day of baking, we make cookies then give away
tubs of poppycock as a thank you to some people that we
think deserve it, like very close friends or family.
Colton Hawkes
Gr. 8, WHS
Dear Santa,
I wonder . . .
I want a skateboard,
Nintendo DSI, Xbox 360,
fishing rod, remote control
shark, Star Wars remote
control half spider droid,
remote control air spy helicopter. Love,
Matthew Porter
Gr. 1V, WES
I wonder how are the
reindeer.
I wonder if they fly good
or do you feed them.
I wonder if you like your
reindeer.
I wonder what they do in
summer.
I wonder if you go to Haiti.
John Arsenal
Gr. 2M, WES
Christmas Eve
Chocolate almond thumbprint cookies
One Christmas Eve Santa was sick and could not deliver presents. He called his brother John. John came
right over. He brought his elf friend William. When
Santa asked them if they could take his place, they said
yes. They were excited that Santa picked them. Santa
went with John and William to load up the sleigh. Then
he hitched the reindeer. He told them they would have to
carry John and William, but they said no! Then he told
them he would give them some Scooby snacks. They then
agreed. John and William did great. After they delivered
the presents they had a great supper by Mrs. Claus.
Drake Strand
Gr. 5E, WES
Cookies:
1 cup softened butter
2/3 cup sugar
2 egg yolks
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups flour
1/4 cup Hershey’s Cocoa
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup finely chopped almonds
I 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, WES
because . . .
. . . because it brings back good memories from previous years like the icing sugar fight in 2006 at my grandmother’s house with my Uncle, Auntie, and my cousin.
After the fight, my grandmother had to clean the aftermath of the fight in her kitchen. That is why Christmas
is special to me.
William Thomas
Gr. 8, WHS
Chocolate filling:
42 Hershey’s Kisses Brand Milk Chocolate with almonds
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon Hershey’s Cocoa
1 tablespoon softened butter
2 1/2 teaspoons milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Heat oven to 350˚F and remove the wrappers from the
milk chocolates. Beat together butter, sugar, egg yolks
and vanilla extract together until well blended. Stir together flour, cocoa and salt in a separate bowl and mix
into the butter mixture. Roll dough into one-inch balls
and roll in chopped almonds. Place on an ungreased
cookie sheet and press thumb gently into the centre of
each cookie. Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until set. Remove
from 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 teaspoon of the chocolate filling into each thumbprint on
the cooled cookies. Gently press one milk chocolate into
the centre of each cookie.
Makes 42 cookies.
MERRY CHRISTMAS
The management & staff at Centennial Ford would like to
extend our sincere wishes of thanks and friendship. It has
been a pleasure to serve you during the past year. May
good health, happiness and prosperity be yours in 2011!
Create.
Participate.
Enjoy!
Watrous and
Area Arts
Council
would like to
wish everyone
a Merry
Christmas
and to
thank you
for your
support.
We’re filled with warm wishes and lots of good cheer
For all the kind people we’ve served this past year.
Thanks, friends!
With best wishes
and gratitude to you
and your kin –
we do appreciate
your dropping in!
Watrous
Massage
Kyla McDonald
946-2141
WATROUS CO-OP
Management, Staff & Board of Directors
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CHRISTMAS HOURS
Gas Bar
Dec. 24 ..... 6 am - 8 pm
Dec. 25 .............CLOSED
Dec. 26 10 am - 10 pm
Dec. 31 ..... 6 am - 8 pm
Jan. 1.... 10 am - 10 pm
Food Store
Agro Centre
Dec. 24 ................8 am - 5 pm
Dec. 25 ....................... CLOSED
Dec. 26 ....................... CLOSED
Dec. 31 ................8 am - 7 pm
Jan. 1........................... CLOSED
Dec. 24 ...8 am - 5 pm
Dec. 25 .......... CLOSED
Dec. 26 .......... CLOSED
Jan. 1.............. CLOSED
Food Store Now Open New Hours:
Hours
Monday - Friday: 8 am to 8pm • Saturday: 8 am to 6 pm • Sunday: 10 am to 5 pm
Dear Santa,
I wonder . . .
I want Kung Zhu and a
Mario for my DSI. Santa,
I really want Star Wars
Lego. And anything. Love,
Cohen Sundquist
Gr. 1V, WES
I wonder how fast Santa’s sleigh goes.
I wonder how many lights are on my Christmas tree.
I wonder what toys I will get for Christmas.
I wonder if I can get a basketball from Santa on Christmas Day.
I wonder if Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer is a fast
runner.
Jeremy Wiebe
Gr. 2M, WES
I wonder . . .
To all our clients, We’d like
to offer our thanks along
with our best wishes for
twelve flawless days.
You deserve it.
Courtney Miettinen
& Heather Austin
Bath, Body,
Bubbles & Bliss
Day Spa & Gift Studio
PEACE
JOY
LOVE
HOPE
HEALTH
HARMONY
Wishing you many
blessings this
Christmas season.
Thank you for your
continued patronage.
Herb & Ruth Kornelsen
& staff
Watrous
Acme
Service
I wonder if Santa is real.
Who invented Christmas?
Why does Santa need snow?
Why does Santa come at night instead of morning?
I wonder if Mrs. Claus stays at the North Pole.
Matthew Sundquist
Gr. 2V, WES
Christmas is
special to me
because . . .
. . . I love the energy of it!
Everyone is laughing and
happy and all worries are
pushed aside. I start to feel
the energy of Christmas
kick in when my family
drives around town and
looks at Christmas lights!
Two other significant
parts of the Christmas
energy starting is when we
start to listen to Christmas
music and definitely when
my family decorates our
Christmas tree! Overall
Christmas is a magnificent,
upbeat and carefree time
of year where families get
together to celebrate a special time of year!
Kyla Fidelack
Gr. 8, WHS
Christmas time
Christmas time is here at last
I’ve been waiting all year for this special day
I’ve got my Christmas list written
I’ve set out some cookies and hot cocoa
Any my Christmas tree is as green as it could be
Mom says go to bed
But I am not tired one little bit
So I lay awake in my warm cozy bed
And think about the presents I might get
I dream about getting a brand new sled
I think about opening a new art set
I am so excited I can barely breathe
This is what it’s like on Christmas Eve!
Paige Sundquist
Gr. 7D, WES
Christmas is special to me because . . .
. . . it is a time when my extended family gets together. All the kids from the babies to
the teens all make a snowflake or a little Christmas tree with our names on them individually. We put them on the Christmas tree. All the adults do a Christmas exchange
which is very fun. They call it a Chinese gift exchange. Then we all take pictures
together and have a delicious supper.
Jasmin Demmans
Gr. 8, WHS
RBC Royal Bank Watrous wishes all our
customers and friends a very happy holiday season.
Back:
Cindy Garner,
Amy Arthur,
Sarah Hedlin,
Arlene Gegner,
Judy Dunne,
Paul Hay,
Margo Masich,
Irena Broadfoot,
Donna Kreutzer,
Cynthia Kulrich.
AY SERVICES
FINDL
Darryl is celebrating
his 25 year anniversary
of grass cutting and
snow removal in 2011.
Merry Christmas
and
Happy New Year
to all our
loyal customers!
~ Darryl and Maggie
Front:
Sabrina Chevrier,
Monique Sundquist,
Lynn Martin,
Ellen Dengler.
Come join us Wednesday, December 22 for our annual Christmas
Appreciation Day. Enjoy homemade Christmas goodies, coffee and cider!

12-13-2010-Watrous Christmas - Watrous

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