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This holiday season,
the Kenora Arts Project invites
you to have an
First Annual Steinbach Christmas Market, December 19, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
at Mennonite Heritage Village. Indoor market, sleigh ride with Santa, games
& activities. Free Admission! www.steinbachchristmasmarket.com
Steinbach Arts Council - Tickets now available online!!
www.steinbachartscouncil.ca
Give the gift of art, dance, sculpture,
theatre, music, jewelry, and history
this Christmas to everyone on your list.
Backyard Theatre Company Presents Christmas Showcase,
December 7, 6:30 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. in the SCU Studio.
Prairie Theatre Exchange Mission: Munschpossible, January 15,
6:45 p.m. at the SRSS Theatre. Kids are invited to attend the show dressed
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in their PJ's for the Munsch Pajama Party and enjoy milk and cookies!
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This Day in History
1941
1953
The United States entered World War II when it
declared war against Japan. The act came one
day after the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. Britain
and Canada also declared war on Japan.
Los Angeles became the third largest city in the
United States.
1980
John Lennon was shot and killed as he stood outside
of his New York City apartment house.
1994
In Los Angeles, 12 alternate jurors were chosen for
the O.J. Simpson murder trial.
Q: What do you get from sitting on the
snow too long?
A: Polaroids!
Did You Know
• It is estimated that the single “White Christmas” by Irving
Berlin is the best selling single of all time, with over 100
million sales worldwide.
• In 1962, the first Christmas postage stamp was issued in
the United States.
• One of the reasons we leave milk and cookies for Santa
is because Dutch kids would leave food and drink for St.
Nicholas on his feast day.
• The look of Santa Claus we have today was created at an
1804 meeting of the New York Historical Society, where
member John Pintard handed out wooden cutouts of jolly
old St. Nick in front of stockings filled with toys.
Q: What do Snowmen call their offspring? A: Chill-dren.
Chart Toppers - December 8
1945
That’s for Me - Dick Haymes
1953
Vaya Con Dios - Les Paul & Mary Ford
1961
The Twist - Chubby Checker
1969
Okie from Muskogee - Merle Haggard
1977
How Deep is Your Love - Bee Gees
1985
Broken Wings - Mr. Mister
Q: What's an ig? A: A snow house without a loo!
Ice Fishing
Q: What do you call a gangsta snowman? A: Froze-T
Christmas Trivia
1. What Christmas Ballet is the most famous of all?
2. Where was Mommy kissing Santa Claus?
3. Who wrote the song "Here Comes Santa Claus"?
4. Which reindeer does not belong? Dancer, Comet,
Roger, Dasher
5. What color is the Grinch?
Low German Word of the Week: ne Stremp:
a) stitch b) stare c) stole d) stocking
Pilot
"I've never flown before," said the nervous old lady to the
pilot. "You will bring me down safely, won't you?"
"All I can say ma'am," said the pilot, "is that I've never left
anyone up there yet!"
Q: What do you call a snowman with a six pack?
A: An abdominal snowman.
Today's Celebrity Birthdays
1765
Eli Whitney (Inventor)
1925
Sammy Davis Jr. (Entertainer)
1933
Flip Wilson (Comedian)
1947
Gregg Allman (Musician)
Commandments
A Sunday school teacher was discussing the Ten
Commandments with her five- and six-year-olds.
After explaining the commandment to "Honor thy father
and thy mother," she asked, "Is there a commandment
that teaches us how to treat our brothers and sisters?"
Without missing a beat, one little boy answered, "Thou
shall not kill."
Q: What do you get when you cross
Frosty with a shark?
A: Frost bite!
Signs You’ve Spend Too Much Money on Christmas
Presents
After a few hours he hasn't gotten a single bite, yet he notices
that a kid nearby has caught dozens of fish. He walks over
to the kid and asks: "Hey, what's your secret?"
• Your letter carrier develops a hernia delivering your
MasterCard bill.
The kid says: "Mmu motta meep ba mmrms mmrm."
• A guy named “Nick the Kneecap” keeps calling you at
3 a.m.
The guy asks: "What did you say?"
The kid answers: "Mmu motta meep ba mmrms mmrm."
The guy again asks: "What??"
The kid spits into his hand and says, "You gotta keep the
• You spend all your time away from the office or assembly
line asking, “Do you want fries with that?”
• You use cardboard boxes, wrapping paper, and computer
manuals to heat your home.
Answers to Trivia: 1. The Nutcracker 2. Under the Mistletoe
3. Gene Autry 4. Roger 5. Green
A guy goes ice fishing. He finds a good spot on the lake
near some other ice fishermen (to be sociable) but not close
enough to be annoying. He sets up his gear, cuts a hole in
the ice, and drops his line into the water.
worms warm!"
Merry Christmas!
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Dec. 2: Babysitters Safety Training
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5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Dec. 3: Home Alone Program by Canada
Safety Council 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
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Lessons We Can Learn From A Snowman
• Wearing white is always in style – even after Labor Day.
• Getting outside in the winter is good for your health.
• It’s fun just to hang out in your front yard.
• We’re all made up of mostly water.
• Accessories don’t have to be expensive.
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• Don’t get too much sun!
Potato Soup
Old Fashioned Auto Service
Done the Right Way!
• 1 pound bacon, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 3 tbsp butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp dried tarragon
• 3 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro
• salt and pepper to taste
1.
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In a Dutch oven, cook the bacon over 3. In a separate pan, melt butter over
medium heat until done. Remove bacon from
medium heat. Whisk in flour. Cook,
pan, and set aside. Drain off all but 1/4 cup
stirring constantly, for 1 to 2 minutes.
of the bacon grease.
Whisk in the heavy cream, tarragon, and
cilantro. Bring the cream mixture to a
2. Cook celery and onion in reserved bacon
boil, and cook, stirring constantly, until
drippings until onion is translucent, about 5
thickened. Stir the cream mixture into
minutes. Stir in garlic, and continue cooking
the potato mixture. Puree about 1/2
the soup, and return to the pan. Adjust
for 1 to 2 minutes. Add cubed potatoes, and
seasonings to taste.
toss to coat. Saute for 3 to 4 minutes.
Return bacon to the pan, and add enough
chicken stock to just cover the potatoes.
Cover, and simmer until potatoes are
tender.
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