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Oh Christmas Tree Oh Christmas Tree The modern Christmas we know and celebrate today is a Victorian Invention from back in the 1860s. It is the most celebrated holiday in the world and is a product of hundreds of years of secular and religious traditions from around the globe. The decorating of Christmas Trees is a much more recent custom in North America and only gained popularity in the 19th century. Germany is credited with starting the Christmas Tree tradition as we know it when Christians brought decorated trees into their homes. It is believed that Martin Luther first added lighted candles to a tree. During a walk home one winter evening he was awed by the brilliance of stars twinkling amidst evergreens and to recapture the scene for his family he erected a tree in his home and wired the branches with lighted candles. The first record of a Christmas Tree being on display was in the 1830s by German settlers of Pennsylvania, although they had been a tradition in many German homes much earlier and German settlements displayed community trees as early as 1747.

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To the New England Puritans, Christmas was sacred and “pagan mockery” and “heathen traditions” such as Christmas carols and decorated trees were preached against as desecrating “that sacred event”. That stern solemnity continued into the 19th century when an influx of German and Irish immigrants undermined the Puritan legacy. In 1846, the popular royals, Queen Victoria and her German Prince, Albert, were sketched in the illustrated London news standing with their children around a Christmas tree. Queen Victoria and the Royal family were very popular with her subjects and what was done at court immediately became fashionable—not only in Britain, but with fashion-conscious East Coast American Society. The Christmas tree had arrived.

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Editorial Board Lynn Severt, Deb Spooner, Dave Thomson, Margaret Thomson , Annette Jardine All profit goes to the Board of the Qu’Appelle Branch, Southeast Regional Library.

Submissions To By the 1890s tree ornaments were arriving from Germany and the Christmas tree popularity was on the rise. Americans decorated their trees mainly with homemade ornaments, while the German-American sect used apples, nuts, marzipan cookies. Brightly dyed popcorn and berries and nuts were also used. Electricity brought about the Christmas lights and trees could glow for days on end. Christmas trees began appearing in town squares around the country and in the homes becoming an American tradition.

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Town Council News Submitted by Councilor Elizabeth Fries

Qu’Appelle Town Council met on October 16, 2007 at Town Hall for a regular meeting. Present were Mayor Allan Arthur, Councillors Linda Andrew, Cord Crowthers, Elizabeth Fries, Penny Harvey, Mike Lenzen and Jason Reese, and Administrator Carol Wickenheiser. There were two spectators in attendance. The minutes of the September 18, 2007 regular meeting of Council were accepted as read. A delegation consisting of two members of the Qu’Appelle District Lions were present to discuss concerns about garbage pick up at the Lions Community Hall. Council agreed to issue a commercial garbage bin for the Lions Community Hall and absorb the costs of pick up.

Volume 7 Issue 11 regarding sewer blockage, sewer backup damage, regional SUMA meetings and the food bank challenge, and notice of a rate increase from Professional Building Inspectors. Council instructed the Administrator to respond to a resident, advising that the Town’s insurer has been contacted regarding their sewer backup.

Council will approach the RM of South Qu’Appelle to share the cost of a contract with Loraas Disposal for the recycling containers. The landfill site will go to winter hours of operation effective October 20, 2007.

The contract with Jeannie DesRochers for the position of Fire Manager has been extended to December 31, 2008.

Seven sealed bids were received for the sale of the 1991 Peterbilt. The tender in the amount of $8,500, being the highest bid, was accepted by Council.

Council agreed to waive the call out fee for a fire call, as per the letter request from the RM of South Qu’Appelle. A software package will be purchased for Tangible Assets Accounting.

Nine applications were received for the position of Assistant Administrator and the General Government Services Committee interviewed five applicants. On the recommendation of the Committee, Council agreed to offer the position to Jennifer Sharpe on a three month probationary period.

Council accepted the proposal of Bullee Consulting Ltd. to design a water storage reservoir for 7.25% of the project construction cost.

Council accepted the list of lands with arrears of taxes as of September 28, 2007, as presented by the Administrator.

Mayor Allen Arthur and Deputy Mayor Linda Andrew will attend the 2007 SUMA fall regional meeting in Odessa on October 23.

The Protection, Health & Welfare Committee was authorized to negotiate and accept an agreement for the Town to contract Highway 1 Towing for the purpose of towing illegally parked vehicles.

Two operators of a towing company presented their proposal to enter into an agreement with the Town for the removal of nuisance vehicles.

The statement of financial activities for September and the list of payments for approval were accepted.

Sherlock Homes offered the final drawings of the Community Centre for Council’s approval. Council authorized the Recreation & Culture Committee to review and approve the drawings for the rink renovations. Further, Council authorized the engineering phase of the Community Centre drawings under the condition that the concept drawings are approved by Committee.

Reports were filed from the Town Foreman, Recreation & Culture Committee and Protection, Health & Welfare Committee.

Several pieces of correspondence were read and filed, including weekly water analysis reports, letters

Loraas Disposal will be contracted for one multi-unit recycling container and one cardboard recycling container, to be located on the site across from the RM Maintenance Shop, south of 10th Avenue.

Council will ask the Prairie Valley School Division to subdivide a portion of the James Hamblin School property for the purpose of selling. Should PVSD agree to subdivide, Council will offer to purchase this property for the amount of $1 plus subdivision expenses.

Council agreed to implement the Rental of Equipment Policy and the rates as presented by the Public Works Committee. Council will enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Regina Regional Capital Alliance. An open discussion of issues followed and the meeting adjourned at 10:15pm.

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PROGRESSIVE AGRICULTURE SAFETY DAY

Would like to wish everyone

Happy Holidays & Best Wishes in 2008

Plans are underway to bring the Progressive Agriculture Safety Day to Qu’Appelle. The goal of this day is to reduce the incidence of agriculture-related injuries, illnesses and deaths by increasing the awareness of the potential dangers associated with specific farm and ranch practices. The Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region brings this event to one community each year, and this year they have chosen Qu’Appelle! The day is community driven, with an organizing committee working alongside the co-ordinator. Topics are selected locally and local expertise is utilized where possible. The Agriculture Safety Day will most likely take place in June. A planning committee is required as soon as January 2008 to begin preparations. If you are interested in sitting on this committee, or have an area of expertise you are willing to present, please call Elizabeth at 699-2383.

IT’s A BOY!

Aydan James Bernard Lefluer was born November 3, 2007 in Regina weighing 7lbs 2 oz.

The administrator reported on the increase of building inspection fees. Two development permits, four building permits and three discretionary use applications were approved in the month of October. The list of tax arrears was presented to council.

R. M. Of South Qu’Appelle News Submitted by Christine Whitaker

Bids on the old mower were opened and one was accepted. Bids were also received for the purchase of used grader blades and one accepted.

A special meeting of the council of the RM of South Qu'Appelle was held on October 17 to deal with matters outstanding from the regular October meeting. These included a hay cutting policy, a back road policy and gravel exploration and extraction agreements.

Various items of correspondence were received, including the RMAA salary schedule for 2008, the ADD Board new rat eradication policy, notification of various workshops, the regular policing reports, and several newsletters and brochures.

The first council meetings after the municipal elections, was held on November 5th. The newly elected councillors completed the oath of office, and councillor Tom Whalen was elected as deputy reeve. The regular meeting date was set for the first Wednesday of each month, commencing at 9.00 am and council members were assigned to various committees.

For further information, ratepayers may contact the office at 699 - 2257.

The regular SARM update contained information regarding the sessions to be held at the mid-term convention, November 7th and 8th. Copies of the convention agenda and resolutions were distributed. All councillors and the administrator were authorized to attend.

Indian Indian Head Animal Head Clinic Animal Clinic

Merry Christmas Dr. Melanie Melanie Roth Roth Dr. Dr. Jess Jess Mountenay Mountenay Dr.

Proud parents are Jaime Parks and Julian Lefluer.

A wreath had been purchased to be laid on behalf of the RM at the Remembrance Day service in Qu’Appelle on November 11th.

Emergency Emergency Service Service Available Available

Aydan is the second great grandchild for Helen Parks of Qu’Appelle.

The back road and hay cutting policies were adopted, and the planning committee was instructed to examine the Basic Planning Statement and Zoning

Phone: 695-2238 Phone: 695-2238 Hours: Monday to Friday Hours: Monday to to Friday 8:30 to 12:00 1:00 5:00 8:30 to 12:00 1:00 to 5:00 Saturday 9:00 to 12:00 Saturday 9:00 to 12:00

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Just in time for Christmas shopping, school clothing and speed stack orders have been placed. Thanks to Mrs. Bennett, Mrs. Tourigny and Mrs. Ciortan. • A day of Cultural Workshops had our students active on Nov. 16. The entire day students K-9 were engaged in drama, dance, visual art and improv. • Our All School Evacuation went well with the staff and students being fully evacuated to our secondary site in 10 minutes. Hoja, an acappella group of young men had our students tapping and grooving to their beats on Nov. 29.

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School News Administrator’s Message Congratulations, Qu’Appelle! Because of you the JHS Steak and Silent Auction was a huge success, not only monetarily, but in spirit, as well. It truly was wonderful to witness such a large crowd of community members socializing and enjoying the company of one another while supporting your school. Incredibly, 8,003.00 has been raised! At JHS we know we are blessed! As we approach the Christmas season and with our fundraiser success, I am reminded of the many gifts of kindness and support that our school has received throughout the year. There is no doubt about it; our school is strong because of the people who work with and for our students and school. We couldn’t be what we are without our community whether it be planning our fundraiser, organizing our milk program, running our book fair, supporting our magazine sales, providing manual labor for our outdoor projects, supplying goodies for our lunch sales, chaperoning our dances, contributing to our charities, volunteering in our school and simply being interested in what we do. You have given us the best gifts possible. Thank you!

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Lady Warriors’ Volleyball hosted and placed third in their fourth annual tournament. Thank you to Captain Cory Thorne for visiting with our students prior to his departure to Afghanistan. Congratulations to the students of JHS for sending 15 boxes to third world countries in support of Operation Christmas Child. JHS held a Remembrance Day service on Nov. 8. Thank you to all of the classes who made wreaths, to the grades 7 and 8 arts ed class for their presentation, to Michelle Robertson and Bob Nolan from Indian Head, and to Mrs. Radwanski and Mrs. Tourigny for organizing the service. Also, we salute those many students who attended the town service and placed their wreaths. Congratulations to Faith Whittingham, Cole Witkowski, Jessie Reese, Jessica Betteridge and Travis Whalen who were awarded prizes for their entries into the Legionnaires Poster/ Prose and Poetry Contest. JHS participated in the Guiness World Record Speed Staking Challenge. We are still waiting to hear the results, but we have our fingers crossed that we were successful.

Lady Warriors’ Basketball Coaches Clark and Sedo are thrilled to be welcoming back veteran players, Jessie Reese, Kaela Witkowski, Jessica Betteridge, Alyssa Meyerhoffer, Crystal Duetscher, Danielle Gibson, Patricia Milligan and Tiana Gamble. Adding to the roster this year are Candace Presley, Destiny Hawke, Tori Hardock, Sabrina Pana, Katie Todd and Crystal Kay. We are looking forward to a fine year with a fine group of ladies. A HUGE Thank You from the 8 PAA Class! Our Family Movie Night held on Nov 23rd was a great success! Thanks to your generous donations we are well on our way to paying for our Grade 8 Spring Camp Out. It seems that everyone enjoyed cozying up on the mats to watch ‘Shrek the Third’! We truly hope that you had a great time! A BIG Thank You to all of those hard working students who planned, organized and worked the evening! What a great example of the success that can come with hard work and teamwork. We hope to see you in the New Year at our next Family Movie Night!! Spelling Club How do you spell receive? Was that i before e except after c? Yes, it is time for us to focus our sights on the Canspell Spell It program. Spell Masters Mrs. Geis, Mrs. Paskaruk and Mrs. Sedo are pulling out the slates and drilling our eager spellers. Which would you write: alot or a lot?

GATEWAY CAFÉ Holiday Hours Monday, Dec 24th—7am to 2pm Tuesday, Dec 25th—Closed Wednesday, Dec 26th—CLosed Monday, Jan 1st—10am to 7pm

We invite our wonderful patrons to join us for

complimentary coffee and muffins on December 24th. Thanks for another great year !

Looking for A Christmas Present? What about a relaxing Foot treatment?

The Qu’Appelle Branch Library Wishes everyone

Merry Christmas And

Happy New Year

Give a Gift Certificate for a

relaxing Manicure and/or Pedicure For more information call

Tonni @ 699-7248 or 699-7047 Licensed pedicurist manicurist Qu Appelle SK S0G 4A0

[email protected]

Sunrise Country Haven Personal Care Home for Level 1 & 2+ Including Day Program and Respite Located on the Pauliuk Farm Outside McLean Couples and singles welcome To arrange a tour or further information call

Merry Christmas to Everyone

Corinne Pauliuk at 699-2548

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Chocolate Sale

“Variations” Concert – December 5th

Our chocolate boxes went home on Tuesday, November 20. Just a reminder that all chocolate money is due into the office no later than Friday, December 14, and the amount owing will be $60 per case of chocolate. All the money raised is put towards the students’ ski trip. Thanks to all those participating, and good luck with your chocolate sales. Ski forms were sent home on November 23rd, and are due back on Monday December 17th.

Please join us to celebrate music, drama, dance and art at JHS. 7:30-8:00 p.m. JHS Grade 6 Band JHS Grade 7-9 Band Jazzy Hum Singers 8:00-8:30 p.m. JHS Improv Team 8:30-9:15 p.m. Collective Creation Video presentation Of Middle Years Arts Ed. classes There will be a silver collection at the door. We look forward to seeing everyone.

Movie/Popcorn Days Our library will continue to host movie lunch hours once a month. The Grade 13 class will sell their delicious popcorn for only 50¢ a bag. Popcorn orders are due into homeroom teachers by 9:15 the morning of the movie. All students are invited to bring their lunch and popcorn to the library to enjoy a movie. Movies begin at 12:00 and end at approximately 12:30 p.m. The next movie/popcorn day will be Thursday, January17.

Ski Form Ski forms went home on Friday, November 23rd for our annual ski trips. The date for the Asessippi ski trip is Sunday, January 27. All ski forms and money are due back into the office no later than Monday, December 17, 9:00 a.m. The date for the Mission Ridge ski trip has been set for Thursday, February 7. We look forward to our fun-filled days of physical activity.

JHS Clothing Sale JHS clothing was, once again, sold at Three-way and Student-Led Conferences. The clothing is sold at cost (no profit to the school) and is scheduled to arrive before Christmas.

Exciting Christmas Concert Coming to JHS Keep Thursday, December 20, free as a very important date on your calendar. This year, JHS staff and students will offer Christmas Wish for the World. The performance begins at 7:30 p.m, and we are really looking forward to your attendance. There will be a silver collection at the door. We also encourage to you bring a food donation for someone in need.

Report Cards Just a reminder to parents and caregivers that report cards for all our students went home on November 29 (November 28 for the kindergarten students). If you did not receive your child’s report card, please check with your child.

Non-Student Day in December In order to accommodate a staff professional development inservice, there will be no school for students on Friday, December 7. Monday, December 10 will be Day 2 on the school’s calendar.

JHS December & January Lunch Program Friday, December 14 Grade 1/3 Dairy Queen Sale Friday, January 11 – Jr. Boys’ Basketball Sale Friday, January 18 – Grade K/2 Lunch Sale Friday, January 25 – Lady Warriors’ Basketball Sale

Dates to Remember December 5- Variations Concert December 7- Non Student day December 12- White Elephant Sale December 13- IHHS Band Concert December 14- Milk Day Gr. 1/3 Dairy Queen Lunch Sale Chocolate payment due JHS School Family Event December 17- Ski forms & payment due December 18- Milk Day Popcorn / Movie Day December 19- JHS School Community Council meeting-7:00 p.m. December 20- Christmas Wish for the World Concert-7:30 p.m. December 21- Last day of school-early dismissal at 2:30 p.m.

January 7- First day back after holidaysDay 2 January 11- Boys Basketball Lunch Sale January 17- Popcorn/Movie Day January 18- Grade K/2 Lunch Sale January 23- JHS School Community Council meeting-7:00 p.m. January 25- Lady Warriors Basketball Lunch Sale January 28- Non-student day/no school January 29- Day 3 on our school calendar

Christmas Vacation The last day of classes will be on Friday, December 21, with an early dismissal at 2:30 p.m. Classes will resume on Monday, January 7, 2008, Day 6 on the school’s calendar.

Newsletter Items for January The deadline date for newsletter items for the January Newsletter is Monday, December 17, 9:00 a.m.

Page 6 Transportation Talk by Dave Fraser, Transportation Supervisor PVSD Parents frequently ask for clarification on the Division’s policy on bus service into yards to pick up and drop off students. Our policy provides that: Yard service may be approved if the residence is at least 200 meters from the road allowance (fence line), the access road is of all weather construction, and there is a clear area to turn around without backing up. [PVSD Administrative Procedure 550] While some transportation procedures within the Division are in the process of being updated, this section provides clear and straightforward guidelines for students, parents and drivers. Being new to the division, I find this very neat and tidy. Some other jurisdictions use distance from the road as the determining factor, but adequate room to turn is a key safety consideration, and safety is always our top priority. Next month I will discuss the need for contingency plans for situations in which buses are not running.

White Elephant Sale – A Shopping Extravaganza! Once again, we will be hosting a White Elephant sale on Wednesday, December 12. Anyone with items to donate, please bring them to the Grade 2 classroom. The White Elephant sale proceeds are put towards playground equipment . Beginning 12:00 noon on Wednesday, December 12 the Annual White Elephant Sale will be opening its doors to all of our anxious JHS shoppers. This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to Christmas shop for their families at prices they can afford. Most prices will range from 25¢ to $3.00. Just a reminder to our parents, the students of JHS have the FIRST opportunity to do their shopping. The sale is open to our larger community after 12:30 p.m. If there are any items left from the Tuesday sale, we will open the doors for shoppers, again, on Friday, December 14.

Volume 7 Issue 11 The success of our sale always depends on donations from our larger community. The more donations … the more options for our students… the more money for our playground. Please start checking your cupboards, closets and toy boxes for good used/new items that you feel you could donate. Remember, one person’s trash is another person’s treasure. In anticipation of your donations, our JHS community thanks you!

JHS Boys’ Basketball I am pleased to say that there are 26 boys playing basketball this year. We are playing in two leagues. We will need drivers to help transport the boys. I would like to thank Nicole Nyhus and Mr. Wagman who will be joining the coaching staff this year. Going Wild Over Books We began by holding a Going Bananas Read-a-Thon for twenty days. The students were to read, outside of assigned reading, and record the number of books they read. After twenty days we totaled the pages and the amount was 328 books. There were 94 participants in Going Bananas Over Books. Way to go everyone! With the Parent’s Group help in set-up, operation, and take-down of the book fair, we were able to keep $585.00 worth of books for our library. Cody Foster won the $25.00 book draw and Mr. Radwanski received $25.00 worth of free books for his class. The Parent’s Group purchased $75.00 worth of books for our library. A big thank you goes out to the Parent’s Group for their help with the book fair and their donation. We would not be able to offer this project without your help. Time to Read Prairie Valley School Division, in partnership with Southeast Regional Library, is highlighting their goal for improved student motivation and engagement in reading, in their new reading incentive program, TIME TO READ. This program is designed to involve families and the community with the school for a variety of activities and events that will increase reading opportunities for students. While the school division has many initiatives underway

to promote increased reading and literacy achievement in all students, this particular initiative aims to include the crucial role of parents in literacy development. The teacher-librarians from the Prairie Valley School Division schools and the branch librarians from Southeast Regional Library will provide leadership in their communities to get the TIME TO READ program launched. JHS School Community Council JHS School Community Council meetings are held the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. The public is welcome to attend. If you wish to be placed on the agenda, please call Mrs. Sedo at 699-2301 or Bruce Carnochan at 6992350. Babysitting Course The following students have completed the babysitting course: Danielle Gibson Andrea Iverson Dustin Woytas Destiny Hawke Myles Schaeffer Dillan Pana Chelsea Geis Katie Todd Mariah Fries Sabrina Pana Patricia Milligan Joshua VanOpstal Kristen Rouse Brandon Sewap Tiana Gamble Give one of these fine young people a call the next time you’re looking for a babysitter.

Prairie Valley School Division Annual Meeting – December 3, 2007 Bert Fox Community High School Fort Qu’Appelle 7:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

Food Bank Donations The Food Bank is celebrating 12 Days of Christmas. Please consider helping a needy family by donating a food item to the barrel located here at JHS.

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LIBRARY NEWS During the month of November the following programs were held at the library. Stories at bedtime was held on November 7th @ 7p.m. Children were invited to come to the library in their P.J’s and enjoy some stories about winter and winter birds. On November 14th adults were invited to come to the library and try their hand at making a winter foliage arrangement. Almost all of the contents used to make this wonderful arrangement were found outdoors. Things such as berries, red twigs, pine and cedar boughs were all arranged in a pot full of dirt to make a very beautiful and festive centre piece that could be used in doors or out. On November 21st the library hosted “Gifts from the Kitchen” part 1. During this program everyone made a chocolate chip cookie dry mix as well as some yummy Christmas mocha. Both were finished off with a decorative touch and ready to give as gifts!! On November 28th “Gifts from the Kitchen” part 2 was held at the library. During this half of the segment everyone got a chance to make bath bombs and bath salts using some everyday household ingredients and some essential oils. As well the benefits of some essential oils were discussed. Preschool story hour still occurs each Friday morning at 10:45 and will continue until December 14th. Please join us in December for some more fun Christmas programs!!

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Troy Nursery School It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the preschool room!!! November was a super busy month as the preschool children learned which birds fly south for the winter and which birds do not. They made some yummy presents for the birds that are sticking out the cold and staying for winter. As well they learned about dressing warm for winter and made some beautiful mittens, did a unit on penguins and made some very sparkly snowflakes!! Amongst all the hustle and bustle in the preschool room the children still found time to begin practicing for the upcoming Christmas concert. The themes for the month of December will be stockings, reindeer and of course Christmas!!! The last day for preschool will be Thursday December 20th at which time we will be celebrating the season with a Christmas Party!! If you are interested in enrolling your three or four year child in preschool following the Christmas holiday please plan to attend the registration meeting on Wednesday January 9th 2008 at 7p.m in the preschool room located in J.H.S. If your child is currently enrolled in preschool and you wish to continue their enrollment following the Christmas holiday please plan to attend the meeting as well. Preschool will resume Thursday Jan. 10th 2008. If you have any further questions regarding preschool please call Crystal Cook @ 699-2945, Charlene Ciortan @ 699-2495, or Eileen Reese @ 699-7266

Box 463 Qu Appelle SK Ph 6997248

Merry Christmas and A Happy New Qu’Appelle Agencies Limited Management and Staff wish you a Happy Holiday Season

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THANK YOU!! Thank You to everyone for making our JHS fundraiser such a successful event! • • • •

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Stories At Bedtime Letters to Santa Wednesday Dec. 5th @ 7p.m Come in your p.j’s for some Christmas Stories and write your very own letter to Santa!! He will write back. As well we will warm up with some Yummy cocoa and have a bedtime snack!!

Christmas Party!! Wednesday Dec. 19 @ 7p.m There will be crafts, goodies, games, and maybe a special visit from you know who…. Fun for the whole family!!

Trim To Win Contest!!

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For every book read at school or at the Qu’Appelle Branch Library you will receive a paper ornament. All you have to do is color it and bring it back to the school or Qu’Appelle Library where it will be hung on the tree. Be the person with the most ornaments on the tree and WIN! All ages welcome! Books read by mom and dad

Don’t forget to keep track of your books

count too!

over the holidays! This contest ends Jan.9th

Lynn Severt—Fundraising Coordinator Doug Hindle—Auction Canvasser Qu’Appelle Lions Club– Hall Crystal Cook, Bruce Carnochan, Jay Paskaruk, Paul Baconfield Barbequers The Beanland, Slaferek, and Witkowski families- barbeques Kellie Bennett– light tower Marj Zerr- accompanist Stacey Bennett– centre pieces Baconfield Meats The Strike Zone Bryan and Brad Severt and Jennifer Gall

Cash Donations • • •

Dr. Brian Baker-$50.00 Doug Hindle-$500.00 Rick Sthamann-$100.00

Silent Auction Donations

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The Strike Zone Lynn & Brian Severt Katepwa Golf Course Michelle Tourigny-Epicure Domo Gas Bar Trina Slaferek-Avon Michelle Sorenson Agnes Donovel Pat Martin Home & School Connection Tim & Jill Radwanski Chad Thauberger Blair’s Fertilizer Dragan’s Drugs Cut Around the Corner Lezli’s Closet JHS Alumnus Gateway Café Eastside Marios Plainsview Credit Union SGI Coca-Cola Cowtown Mark’s Work Warehouse Peavy Mart Tubman’s Scholastic Books Viterra Rona Emerald Park Golf Course Grainer’s Flower & Gifts Darci Lang Jason Robbins

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Jaquie Stark Micro Age J. Benson G. Richardson Estelle Salata Courtney Miline Barry Robins Lynne Kositsky Cora Taylor Kramer/Imax Science Ctr Northgate Mall L.M . Falcone Arthur Slade CTV - Regina Sask. Roughriders Natale Ghent Pat Hancock Ramada Regina Foster’s Wine Reader’s Digest Robert Munsch Festiv Ale Travelodge Regina Regina Rams Skavenjah Gordon Korman Ruth Miller Lori Weber C.B. Brook Sarah Ellis Janet Lunn Janet McNaugton Jim Ginther Many anonymous supporters

REMEMBRANCE DAY CONTEST WINNERS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Town of Qu’Appelle Sasktel Pioneers Linda Andrew Gloria Severt Wilson’s Store Jennifer & Jason Gall Syndey Lenzen Payless Furniture Sydney Swan-Cameron Qu’Appelle Historical Society Stedman’s V & S Store Linda Aksomitis Conexus Arts Centre Wally McLaughlin Mike Lenzen Nancy Harvey Billy & Teresa Swan

Bob Nolan of the Indian Head Legion was on hand at the Remembrance Day service at James Hamblin School on Nov. 8, where he announced the local winners of the Legion’s poem and poster contest.

Travis Whalen, Cole Witkowski, Faith Whittingham, Jessie Reese, Jessica Betteridge, Bob Nolan

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Qu’Appelle District Lioness Club The Qu’Appelle Lioness Club held their regular meeting on Tuesday, November 13, 2007, at 7:30 p.m. at the Greenwood Manor, in Liz Geiss suite. In attendance were Eva, Junette, Marian, Diane, Liz, Lorraine, Linda and Eileen. Vice President Eva called the meeting to order. Eileen read the minutes and they were approved. Marian read the treasurers report and moved her report be accepted. Correspondence was read and the following motions were passed. That $100.00 be given to the James Hamblin School for candy purchases for the Christmas Extravaganza, that $100.00 be given to the District Govenor for the charity of her choice, that $300.00 be donated towards the Ecumenical Christmas Hamper project, and that the treasurer pay the $300.00 Liability Insurance for the Lioness Kiddies Park. Discussion was in regards to looking into the TIPP grant program for a source of revenue to obtain a new piano or a keyboard for the Lions Hall.

Volume 7 Issue 11 The tenants of Greenwood Manor would like their Christmas supper catered, and the Qu’Appelle Seniors are interested in having a Christmas supper catered also. The Croissant family are holding a family get together next year and are interested in obtaining information on the cost per plate of catering a beef supper for about 5080 people.

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FOOD BANK

BELL BARN SOCIETY

Congratulations to James Hamblin School for donating over another 100 pounds of food. Remember the 12 Days of Christmas Food Bank Drive. To donate, contact any student of James Hamblin School.

REPORT By: Dayle Bowman

Built in 1882, the Bell Barn is the only major structure that remains from Major William Bell’s attempt to establish one of the earliest and largest corporate farms in the west. The round fieldstone barn at Indian Head is Saskatchewan’s oldest agricultural stone building still standing today, but the passage of time has not been kind to it. The Bell Barn Society, a nonprofit corporation established in 2006, plans to dismantle the Barn, relocate it on a proper foundation in the original Bell farmyard, and rebuild it as a heritage and tourist site.

It was decided that the Lioness Christmas supper would be held at Greenwood Manor, and would be a potluck, salad supper , a “no-name”gift exchange will close the evening festivities. Work shifts for set-up, preparation and sale of food, and a cleanup crew were organized for the Lioness Craft and Bake Sale coming up on Saturday, November 17, 2007 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. It is not too late to become a member of the Qu’Appelle Lioness Club. Meetings are held once a month September to June inclusive commencing at 7:30 p.m. Anyone thinking of joining the club can contact any member for details and attend as a guest. Lioness ladies have fun working together to provide service and funding for their community’s projects and events.

Teddy Bears Christmas was a great success raising almost $60.00 from the sale of Gently Loved Teddy Bears.

Information from soil samples taken in mid-October prepared the way for site development work in November. Topsoil was removed, and later replaced, so that clay fill could be added to provide a solid base. The parking lot area has been graveled, water drainage created, and an approach constructed. A perimeter shelterbelt will be planted next spring.

Teddy Bears will again be for sale at the Senior Citizens Hall, on Main Street, on Friday December 7th at the Christmas Craft and Bake Sale.

Land for the new site now officially belongs to the Town of Indian Head. This will allow the Society to go ahead with its federal application for charitable status. Designation as a charitable organization will assist fund-raising efforts which have already begun. On November 23, holes were drilled for installation of a site sign which will include a fund-raising "thermometer" and the slogan, No Stone Left Unturned!

Dr. Brian Baker D.M.D. Family Dentistry From Braces to Dentures

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from

Deb & Dave Spooner CORRECTION: In the November issue of the Qu'Appelle Spirit we reported that a Qu'Appelle citizen had to transport the Food Bank Donations to the Food Bank for the town of Balgonie because they didn't have a volunteer to do this. This was not the case and we apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and congratulate Balgonie on their great support for the Food Bank.

Thank you for your patronage this past year and we look forward to serving you in the future. Meat Packs Available Call For Pricing 699-2934

Merry Christmas 509 Bell Street, Box 820 Indian Head, SK. S0G 2K0 Phone: 306-695-3411 Monday to Thursday 8:00-12:30 & 1:00-4:30

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Volume 7 Issue 11 December 14th: Seniors Christmas Supper catered by the Lioness. Check out the Posters around town. December 28th: A Holiday PotLuck and Singalong starting at 5:00pm. Come and join us for fellowship and fun. January 14th: Our next Hand & Foot Canasta evening together with a potluck lunch following. The cost of this will be $2.00 per person. Everyone is welcome and partners are not required.

The Qu’Appelle Senior’s Club held its first Hand & Foot Canasta evening on November 23. The winners were Shirley and Jean Priddell with a high score of 51,190. Some good playing ladies!

Upcoming events at the Senior’s Hall are: December 7th: Christmas Craft and Bake Sale from 2:00pm-7:00pm. There will be a table designated for the Senior’s Club and all proceeds will go directly to the upkeep of the Hall. We are asking members to donate some baking to this table. December 8th: The monthly Cribbage Tournament will be held

We would also like to report that we have been awarded a $8,455.00 Grant from the Federal Government. The sole purpose of this grant is to promote the Social, Educational, Physical and Mental well-being of all generations of our citizens. The programming specified in the grant covers: Dance and Exercise; Creative Writing; Arts and Crafts Computer Classes. This grant will allow us to purchase the equipment and materials for the classes as well as do some renovations to the Senior’s Hall. These classes will be FREE and are OPEN TO ALL AGES. No need to be a member of the Seniors Club to participate.

We hope to begin offering classes early in February 2008 and scheduling of the classes will be determined by interest expressed and advance registration. Below is a list of the classes and the names and phone numbers to contact to register for each one. Please take some time to consider your interests and register early. If registration numbers are high, more than one class may be considered and run concurrently. If you have any questions, please phone the listed person for further information.

Dance and Exercise: Donna Betteridge - 699-2405 Computer Classes (Beginners & Advanced):

Thelma Reece - 699-2634 Creative Writing: Annette Jardine - 699-2363 Arts and Crafts: Ron Jevons - 699-7316

WEATHER Submitted by Bruce Farrer

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Knox United Church

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Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic

We welcome everyone to worship with us on Sunday morning at 10:00 am, with Sunday School held during the service. Choir practice is held every Wednesday at 7:30 pm. Ministry for the December is as follows: December 2nd – Jennifer Thomson December 9th – Jo Mader December 16th – Lay service – White Gift Sunday December 20—Blue Christmas Service Joe Mader Officiating 7:30 p.m. December 23rd – No service December 24th – Christmas Eve – Service at 7:30 December 30th --Jennifer Thomson

St. Peter’s Anglican Church In full communion with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC)

Services Sunday, Dec 2 Sunday, Dec 9 Sunday, Dec 16 Saturday, Dec 22 Monday, Dec 24 Sunday, Dec 30

10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m.

Sunday December 9th is the

100 Anniversary of Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church. Watch around town for further information on centennial celebrations.

Sunday services at 10 a.m.

Christmas Eve service 7 p.m. at St. Thomas Church, Vernon.

Annual Bake Table and Bazaar will be held as usual on the first Saturday in December. We will be serving lunch at noon at the Anglican Church. Soup, sandwiches and dessert will be served there from 11:30 until 2:30.

Everyone is welcome to come to our Christmas Eve service. December 7th, at 7:30 pm our annual Carol Festival will be held. If you would like to enter, be it a group, a duet, etc., call Annette at 699-2363. Come and enjoy the Christmas music and the lunch following the program.

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church

BLUE CHRISTMAS GATHERING

M & O Construction Ltd. Basements “Grade Beams” Bobcat Service Free Estimates

Call Larry at 757-9433 or 695-2095

2600 Victoria Avenue Regina, Saskatchewan Canada S4T 1K2 Telephone (306)761-6226 Fax (306) 761-6222 [email protected]

Ken Karwandy

November, 2007 We’ve already had about two weeks of winter. A trace of snow arrived on the 14th and then nothing more till the 17th, but most of that disappeared with the rain that came overnight on the 18th By the end of the month 9 cms of snow was on the ground. As far as wintry temperatures were concerned we never really got any cold weather until November 25th when the temperature dipped to -21 After that the overnight lows were -30, -23, -23, -24, and - 25.

December 20th—7:30 p.m. Knox United Church

Rev. James Otitoju

During the month of December, all who live in the northern hemisphere experience the shortest day and the longest night of the year. In the context of the festive seasons, the darkness may heighten feelings of grief or sadness, pain or loneliness that may be associated with past experiences or present circumstances. In some communities services of the "Longest Night " or "Blue Christmas" have been developed as a pastoral response to this reality.

Box 459, White City Phone 306-721-9772

The general emphasis in such services is on quiet carols, scripture, and silence recognizing that it is not necessarily or always a season of joy for everyone. This is not a service as such. Regardless of where it is held it is a coming together in support for each other. Some people prefer to light a candle to brighten their path or in recognition of someone or some circumstance. For some people it is a time to step aside from the rush and pressures of the season. Please note this is different than the memorial services held at various funeral homes. Traditionally, the service is in the evening, and the worship space is dimly lit so no one need feel exposed or uncomfortable. Perhaps this is the year to attend a Blue Christmas Service.

Sunday Service – 1:30 p.m. Sunday School – 1:30 p.m. Lead by Rebecca Otitoju December 9 December 23 December 30

Golden Prairie Indian Head, 3:30 Service Potluck Supper 5:30 Christmas Service to Follow Echo Lodge Fort Qu’Appelle 3:30 Service

Come and grow in spirit Contact person: Shirley Priddell 699-2562

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Members of the Canadian Traditional Karate Team showed their skill recently at the XIV Pan Am Traditional Karate Championships held in Lima, Peru, October 27-28, 2007. Seven athletes from Canada participated in the event. The highlight of the tournament for the team was hearing the Canadian National Anthem being played while Todd Parker of Regina was presented with his gold medal in men's fuku-go (foo-koo-go).

Owner of 106 St. George Street, Becky Borowski, supervises the clean up of her property on Oct. 31. A fire on the night of Oct. 5 destroyed Becky’s house and all her belongings, just days after she had moved in to her recently-purchased home. Although not the welcome to Qu’Appelle she had anticipated, Becky remains upbeat, saying she has met several friendly people in our town, and is still looking forward to calling Qu’Appelle home.

Merry Christmas And Happy New Year Qu’Appelle District Lions

Qu’Appelle Agencies Limited Box 105, Qu’Appelle, SK. S0G 4A0 • General Insurance Agents • License Issuer • Game Licenses • Post Office

Qu’Appelle—699-2294

Aerial Photos Cliff Paddington, President Res: 699-7121

Vibank—762-2160

Odessa—957-2098

Andrew Scheer, MP

Christmas Trivia In the early 1800s Joel R. Poinsett, an American minister, brought a red-andgreen plant from Mexico to America. As its coloring seemed perfect for the new holiday, the plants, which were called poinsettias after Poinsett, began appearing in greenhouses as early as 1830. In 1870, New York stores began to sell them at Christmas. By 1900, they were a universal symbol of the holiday.

Regina-Qu’Appelle Constituency From my family to yours, may you Enjoy a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year Box 430 241C Broadway East Fort Qu’Appelle

Regina Office: 984-A Albert Street

Hours: 10:00—4:00 Phone: (306) 332-2575 Toll Free 1-888-332-2575

Toll Free: 1-866-790-4727

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Clean Up On St. George Street

She plans to rebuild in the spring.

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"It was an awesome experience", said Parker following the presentation. "It was definitely a moment that I will remember forever." Other Canadian Team members also took medals: Todd Parker (Regina, Sk) Male Fuku-go - Gold Individual Male Kumite - Bronze Michelle Critch (Badger, Nfld.) Female Fuku-go- Silver Individual Female Kata- Silver Heather Nelson (Regina, Sk) Female Synchronized Kata - Silver Natasha Hebron (Saskatoon, Sk) Female Synchronized Kata - Silver Female Ko-Go - Bronze Yvonne Fortin (Saskatoon, Sk) Female Synchronized Kata - Silver Female Ko-Go - Bronze

The XIV Pan Am Traditional Karate Championships in Peru was sanctioned by the International Traditional Karate Federation recognized by the International Olympic Committee as the International Federation governing Traditional Karate. Todd Parker grew up in Qu'Appelle and graduated from Indian Head High School in 2002. He currently teaches karate on Monday nights at Midwest Karate, 1100 Broad St, Regina and on Tuesday nights in Qu'Appelle for the Qu'Appelle Karate Club. For more information about the Qu'Appelle Karate Club contact Doug Parker at (306) 699-7134

Thank you to all the sponsors that donated items for the silent auction or the raffle at the Fall Fashion Extravaganza on Nov. 3, 2007:

Tina and Norm are thrilled to announce the arrival of Trent Lee Prockner on November 15, 2007, weighing 5 lbs. 14 oz. Excited siblings are Cyndi, Robert, Samantha-Jo and Julia.

In Mexico, paper mache sculptures called piñatas are filled with candy and hung from the ceiling. Children take turns hitting the piñata until it breaks, sending a shower of treats to the floor.

"Canada has always had strong representation and I am very proud that the tradition is continuing", said Rick Jorgensen, President of the Canadian Traditional Karate Federation. "Our athletes work hard to improve their skills and techniques and it is obvious the hard work is paying off.” Fuku-go is a category in traditional karate competion that alternates between kata (forms), and kumite (sparring). Ko-Go is a specialized form of kumite used for women's competition. Ko-Go requires the competitor to focus on the use of strategy and technique during the match.

Baconfield Meats Blair’s Fertilizer Ltd. Custer’s Tattoos Domo Who-oo Calls Gas Bar Equine Assets Gateway Café Plainsview Credit Union Qu’Appelle Agencies Red Barn Market Garden Scot’s Printing Wilson’s Store Colette and Richard Stushnoff Danah Sushelniski Trina Slaferek Shirley Priddell Sheron Lanz

Marg Thomson Michelle Heisler Tanya Stover Jan Howden Donna Betteridge Indian Head Bigway Foods Dragan’s Drugs Grand Avenue Inn Indian Head Animal Clinic Indian Head Chrysler Indian Head Flower and Gift Shop Look N Good Hair Nite Hawk Theatre Royal Bank Brennan Office Plus Moose Mountain Tours

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Fall Fashion Extravaganza On Saturday, November 3, 2007 over 60 ladies were treated to a fashion show with the newest fall and winter Weekenders fashions presented by Val Sturgeon and Donna Strang and western wear presented by Cassie Bolingbroke of Equine Assets, Qu’Appelle’s newest business. Our models, Syndey Lenzen, Trina Slaferek, Tonni Rispens, Pat Ferguson, Chris Whitaker, Nina Johnson, Charmaine Tweet, Sheila Thompson, Michelle Heisler, Tiffiny Poirier, Debbie Heisler, Colette Stushnoff, Amanda Strang, April Zerr, Corinne Pauliuk and Sheila Korchinski did an excellent job of presenting the fashions. Their interaction with the audience made the fashion show fun for all. A very special thank you goes out to all of you! A silent auction and raffle were also held and together with the proceeds from the door and the bar, close to $1300 was raised and donated to Forever Friends of Hope, a charitable foundation based in Qu’Appelle that supports families living with breast cancer in rural Saskatchewan. Eileen Reese and Elizabeth Fries, members of Forever Friends of Hope, gave a brief history of the organization and the help that they have provided for families to date.

Update on Automated External Defibrillator Fund Raising Effort.

Rusty Wire Stables Horse Boarding

Live Well With Pharmasave 30 Minute Photofinishing - 35 mm 4” X 6” Prints

Outside Pens $160.00 Standing Stall $200.00 Box Stall $250.00

Riding Membership 1 Horse per mo. same horse $50.00 3 Horse per month same horses $100.00

Family Membership 3 Horses 3 Riders same 3 per month $100.00

Wed. & Fri. Rope Night 7:00 p.m.

Riding $15.00 per ride

521 Grand Avenue Indian Head Ph: 306-695-333

OPEN: Monday to Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Qu’Appelle Guiding News Submitted by Eileen Herman

Without the donations from local businesses and residents, our fantastic models, the generosity of our audience, the assistance of Forever Friends of Hope and our families, the Fashion Show would not have been the success that it was. Thank you all!

Pharmasave #445 (Dragan Drugs)

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Qu’Appelle District Volunteer Fire and First Responders Department

All Fashion tables were set up by Tanya Stover with her Cowgirl Finesse, Kelly Blondeau with her jewelry imported from Hawaii, Larrissa Tusa with Fifth Avenue Jewelry, and Forever Friends of Hope who now sell watches, cookbooks and more. We would like to thank all of these ladies for participating in making the fashion show a success. And a very special thank you to Michelle Heisler for her Partylite candle roses that every lady received at the door, to Danah Sushelniski for setting up the bar, to the Forever Friends of Hope ladies that ran the bar and looked after the door and raffle tickets for us, and of course, to the Qu’Appelle Lions Club for the use of the Lions Community Hall.

During the fashion show, Nancy Garrett, a breast cancer survivor from Abernethy, spoke about her ordeal with breast cancer. Her presentation was on a light note.

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Vern, Rene, Barrett (306) 699-7321

In order for the Qu’Appelle First Responders to continue to train and offer Defibrillation service in our area we have had to replace our AED before the end of 2007. We have fund raised through our Annual Garage Sales and doing dishes at the Community Dinner Theater. The Town of Qu’Appelle and the R.M. #157 South Qu’Appelle, the Plainsview Credit Union, Qu’Appelle Branch; the Qu’Appelle Lioness and a couple of private donations have brought us to our present total $4,350, leaving a remaining $884.79 to be raised. We have our new AED in operation and are continuing to raise the remaining funds. Remember you can make a tax deductible donation through the Town or R.M. Administrative offices. We are pleased to be able to continue to provide emergency defibrillation to our responding area. Thank you to all donators! The Qu’Appelle Volunteer Fire and First Responder department.

Members of Guiding took part in the community Remembrance Day service. The girls and their leaders will be carolling in December as usual. Our thanks to Marg Thomson for the craft session she had for the Guides and Pathfinders.

Qu'Appelle Guides and Pathfinders will have the opportunity next June to take part in an international camp to be held in Qu'Appelle. Every year for the past 19 years Regina Guides and their leaders have attended Hands Across the Border camps with participants from Montana. The Regina leaders host the camps on alternate years, using a different site each time, and for 2008 they chose Qu'Appelle as the site and have invited the local Guides and Pathfinders and their leaders to attend.

Honourable Don Mc Morris, Minister of Health Indian Head-Milestone Constituency As busy as this season can become, our family wishes your family time to reflect on the year past, plan for the new year and enjoy time with family and friends.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Don, Cindy, Craig and Mark McMorris Our constituency office is located at: 125 Railway Street, Balgonie, SK Email: [email protected]

Hours: 9:00-4:00 Monday to Friday Phone: 771-2733 Fax: 771-2574 Or call toll free 1-877-337-3366

Merry Christmas Best Wishes for Health and Happiness in 2008

SHIRBARR LIFESTYLES LTD Shirley & Barry Priddell Quantum Biofeedback Sessions, Sunrider Distributor Chi Machine, Far Infrared HotHouse, Electro Reflex Energizer 306-699-2562 [email protected]

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What’s Happening

BABYSITTING COURSE GRADUATES

By Elizabeth Fries

The Sask. Safety Council babysitting course wrapped up on Oct. 30. Ready to babysit are: Danielle Gibson, Andrea Iverson, Kristen Rouse, Dustin Woytas, Katie Todd, Destiny Hawke, Mariah Fries, Brandon Sewap, Sabrina Pana, Myles Schaeffer, Dillan Pana, Patricia Milligan, Tiana Gamble, Chelsea Geis and Josiah VanOpstal. Special thanks to the Lioness Club for providing the course materials at no cost to the students, and to Mary Paddington for teaching the classes and arranging for guest instructors. Appreciation is extended to the families who opened their homes to the students for their supervised practical experience.

699-2383

Merry Christmas And Happy New Year From The Qu’Appelle District Lioness Club

Back Row: Andrea Iverson, Katie Todd, Patricia Milligan Middle Row: Josiah VanOpstal, Sabrina Pana, Mariah Fries, Destiny Hawke, Kristen Rouse Front Row: Myles Schaeffer, Chelsea Geis, Danielle Gibson, Tina Gamble, Dillan Pana

Gateway Café Dine In or Take Out Qu’Appelle, Sask. Ph: 699-7252 Canadian and Chinese Cuisine Licensed Dining Room

Open 7 Days a Week

Silhouette Hair Care Qu’Appelle, Sk.

Seasons Greetings Stylist: Carolle Ast Phone: 699-2255 Tuesday to Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. For all your hair care needs

Closed Dec 22 to Jan 7, 2008

Friday Buffet 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday Smorg 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Thank You Re-open January 8, 2008

James Hamblin School will be bidding farewell to Tim and Jill Radwanski this month, though not permanently. The Radwanski’s will depart on New Year’s Eve to spend 2008 teaching in Geelong, Victoria, Australia. Their new school has over 100 staff members and approximately 1300 students…just a little larger than JHS! Our community will certainly miss them in their absence. Best of luck, Mr. and Mrs. Radwanski! Plans are underway for a New Year’s Eve cabaret in Qu’Appelle. The details were not confirmed at press time, so watch for posters around town. This event will be brought to you by the hard work of the Qu’Appelle Community Centre Association.

Sat. Dec. 1 Christmas lunch, bake sale & bazaar 11:30am2:30pm at St. Peter’s Anglican Church Sat. Dec. 1 supper & comedian performance 7pm at The Strike Zone Wed. Dec. 5 Stories At Bedtime & Letters To Santa 7pm at the library Wed. Dec. 5 Variations Concert of music, drama, dance & art 7:30pm at James Hamblin School

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Fri. Dec. 7 preschool story hour 10:45am at the library (coffee served at 10am) Fri. Dec. 7 Christmas craft & bake sale 2-7pm at the Senior’s Centre Fri. Dec. 7 Carol Festival 7:30pm at Knox United Church Sat. Dec. 8 cribbage tournament 10am-2pm at the Senior’s Centre Sun. Dec. 9 100th anniversary of Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church Sun. Dec.9 and 10 The Calling Lakes Choir will perform in Lebret Watch for Posters for time and cost. Wed. Dec. 12 White Elephant Sale at James Hamblin School Fri. Dec. 14 preschool story hour 10:45am at the library (coffee served at 10am) Tues. Dec. 18 Town Council meeting 7pm at Town Hall Wed. Dec. 19 Christmas party 7pm at the library

Wed. Dec. 19 JHS School Community Council meeting 7pm at James Hamblin School Thurs. Dec. 20 Christmas Concert 7:30pm at James Hamblin School Fri. Dec. 21 last day of classes at James Hamblin School 2:30pm dismissal Mon. Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Mass 7pm at Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church Mon. Dec. 24 Christmas Eve service 7pm at Vernon Church (northwest of Qu’Appelle) Mon. Dec. 24 Christmas Eve service 7:30pm at Knox United Church Fri. Dec. 28 potluck supper and holiday sing-along at the Senior’s Centre—5:00pm Mon. Dec. 31 New Year’s Eve Cabaret 9pm-1am at the Lions Community Hall

Strike Zone 699-2875

Merry Christmas And Happy New Year from

Danah and her staff Thank you for your Patronage and support in 2007 Holiday Hours Dec 24 and 25th Closed Dec 26th Open at Noon Dec 31st Open at Noon Jan 1st Closed