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Dec.ember 8, 2014

HOLIDAY BEST WISHES DISCLAIMER

Please accept with no obligation, implied or implicit, my best wishes for an environmentally conscious, socially responsible, low-stress, non-addictive, gender neutral, celebration of the winter solstice holiday,

practiced within the most enjoyable traditions of the religious persuasion of your choice, or secular practices of your choice, with respect for the religious/secular persuasions and/or traditions of others, or

their choice not to practice religious or secular traditions at all. I also wish you a fiscally successful, personally fulfilling, and medically uncomplicated recognition of the onset of the generally accepted calendar year 2015, but not without due respect for the calendars

of choice of other cultures whose contributions to society have helped make Canada great (not to imply that Canada is necessarily greater than any other country or is the only “Great Place” in the western

hemisphere), and without regard to the race, creed, color, age, physical ability or religious faith. By accepting this greeting, you are accepting these terms:

- This greeting is subject to clarification or withdrawal. - It is freely transferable with no alteration to the original greeting.

- It implies no promise by the wisher to actually implement any of the wishes for her/himself or others, and is void where prohibited by law, and is revocable at the sole discretion of the wisher.

This wish is warranted to perform as expected within the usual application of good tidings for a period of one year, or until the issuance of a subsequent holiday greeting, whichever comes first, and warranty

is limited to replacement of this wish or issuance of a new wish at the sole discretion of the wisher,

Awwwww what the heck ........ let’s say it like it isMERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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THE THREE WISE WOMEN

You do know what would have happened if it had been three wise WOMEN instead of men, don’t you? They

would have asked for directions, arrived on time, helped deliver the baby, cleaned the stable, made a casserole,

and brought disposable diapers as gifts!

A craving for salt can be a sign of weakened adrenal

glands.

Brittany Gartner, Maryanne Hamm, Blake Jackson, Isabelle Jackson, Taylor Kubik, Drake MacKinnon, Shannia Mandel,

Jason M. Mandel, Tim F. Mandel, Johnny Penner, Izabella Ratz, Carson Sim, Ashlynn Sosnowski, Zayda Summach, Sam Swan,

Priscilla Tschetter

Co-op Kid’s Club Birthdays of the WeekFROM EVERYONE AT

SANGSTER`S

Dear Santa,I lost my list of toys, so please just send me the stuff that you

forgot from last year.Bryce

Dear Father Christmas,What should I leave for your reindeer to eat?

Do they like cookies, too? My mom won’t let me bring hay into the living room.Your friend, Jenna

Dear Santa,I need a new skateboard for

Christmas. The one I got now crashes too much. Band-Aids would be OK too.

David

Dear Kris Kringle,Please give me a tank, a jet fighter,

20 green soldiers, and a bazooka gun. I’m planning a surprise attack on my

brother. So don’t tell anyone.Thanks, Daniel

TRUCK AND CAR ACCESSORIES AND PERFORMANCE PARTS

THE TURKEY POPPED OUT OF THE OVEN

The Turkey popped out of the ovenand rocketed in to the air;

It knocked every plate off the tableand partly demolished a chair.

It ricocheted into a cornerand burst with a deafening boom,

Then splattered all over the kitchen,completely obscuring the room.

It stuck to the walls and the windows,it totally coated the floor,

There was turkey attached to the ceiling,where there had never been turkey before..

It blanketed every appliance,it smeared every saucer and bowl;There wasn’t a way I could stop it;

that turkey was out of control.I scraped and I scraped with displeasureand thought with chagrin as I mopped,That I would never again stuff a turkeywith popcorn that hadn’t been popped.

by Jack Prelutsky

Community Calendar

CHEER & TUMBLE - Affordable Gymnastics Classes, ages 2-18, next session starts in April, now accepting applications! - Competitive Cheer Team, ages 5-14 - Birthday Parties Available!Check us out on Facebook Kerrobert Cheer & Tumble. Or Call Tajia @ 306-834-4364GROOVYDOS ART STUDIO, KERROBERT 306-834-4300FOR MORE INFO VISIT: WWW.GROOVYDOS.CA OR WWW.PINTEREST.COM/ELAINEUNRUHPAINT-YOUR-OWN-POTTERY MON- FRI: 1-6PM / THURS: 4-9PMFUN FOR ALL AGES! BIG SELECTION FOR ADULTS, TEENS, KIDS & EVEN DAD!PRIVATE PARTIES & GROUP EVENING BOOKINGS ALSO AVAILABLEKIDS CRAFT PARTY NIGHT $27 - DEC 12TH, FRI-DAY 6:00 TO 8:00 – XMAS THEMEMUST PRE-REGISTER! INCLUDES CRAFTING & DINNER! FUN FOR KIDS AGES 6-12.ADULT ART CLASSES W/ INSTRUCTION $48 FOR 5 CLASSES – THURS 6-9PMINCLUDES PAINT, BRUSHES, PATTERNS, IN-STRUCTION, GLAZE & FIRING (IF DOING CERAMICS)POTTERY, CANVAS & WOOD PROJECTS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE OR BRING YOUR OWN PROJECT.

Birth Matters Heartland offers:Birth Matters Heartland, Birth Group Third Friday of every month. November’s topic is Belly Binding for pre and postnatal. Find us on Facebook for details.PRAIRIE CROCUS QUILT GUILD meet 2nd Tues.of each month.iKids Club is every Thursday night at 6pm-8PM We follow the school calendar, so if there is a break at school, there is a break at iKids! iKids is $5 per child, there is a special rate for families! We also do birthday parties! Contact Becky for more info! Follow the fun at www.ikidsclub.ca and on facebook at iKids Club or email Becky becky@ikidsclub.caWALKING WITH PATHWAY TO WELLNESS Monday & Thursday - 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Walking Track at the West Central Events Center(indoor shoes required) (wheelchair accessible/elevator)PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP is held the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 2 p.m. in the Fischer Lounge of the Kindersley Hospital. For more information contact Nancy @ 306-463-4514.MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP meeting every Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. at the Provincial Building 113 2nd Ave East Board Room. For people whose lives are affected by mental health issues. Everyone Welcome. For more information call Barb 306-463-4754.

The Great Calendar Of Events

KINDERSLEY TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chap-ter #1136:Anybody interested in joining or checking out the group are welcome to attend meetings any Monday at 7:00p.m., Kindersley Senior Centre, 115 3rd Ave. E.A.A. - Mon. 8PM at the Legion Hall. Tues 8PM Brock The Vesper Club, Tues. 8PM Leader United Church. Wed. 8PM Eston United Church, Thurs. 8PM Kindersley New Life Church, Fri. 8PM Kindersley Lutheran Church.AL-ANON Mon. 8PM at the Legion Hall Call 306-463-6654 or 965-2659.THE OIL WIVES CLUB OF KINDERSLEY, LADIES, If your spouse or significant other, works in the oil patch, you are invited to join the Oil Wives Club of Kindersley in a once a month, fun night of “Fostering Friendship.” contact Mary Ann at 306-463-6164 or 306-463-9352.KINDER KOLLEGE, the newest child care Centre, is looking to hire a full time person who enjoys interacting with children on a daily basis. Contact Jodi @ 306-463-5435. Cook position available January 1, 2015.MANTARIO LIONS CLUB BOXING DAY SOCIAL Dec. 26 9PM-2AM at Eyre Park Hall. Music by Dick Cash Band. $30 advance tickets Dec. 23 deadline. $35 at the door. Tickets available at Eatonia Agencies or any MLC Members or call Kevin at 306-967-2643/306-460-7326 or Duane at 306-967-2869/306-463-9294.THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS (across from the manor/hospital) is holding their 26th annual Live Outdoor Nativity Pageant on Sunday Dec.21 (weather permitting). Three show times at 6:00pm, 6:30pm and 7:00pm. It is free and refreshments will be served inside after each perfor-mance. Come out and share in the spirit of Christmas! Everyone is welcome!

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Hi Neighbours: 

This past Sunday,  the puck dropped  to  start  the World  Junior “A” Challenge. The hockey promises  to be pretty good and tickets are still available so you can see the stars of tomorrow. 

Council held our last regular meeting last week and we were able to pass the 2015 budget, in principle. In principle because we have to wait for SAMA to provide the assessment numbers so we can determine the mill rate. I hate to say  it, but we have not been  able  to  lower  taxes  and  still build,  fix,  and program everything we would  like  to accomplish.  The budget  calls  for  a 3%  increase.  The  increase  is  just  above  the  rate of  inflation.  I have written before we will be seeing an increase in salaries; the union contract expired and had to be renegotiated and we did a salary review  for senior staff. Our senior staff salaries were too  low and, as a result,  it has prevented us  from hiring a Director of Community Services. Another example of rising costs is RCMP services, which are increasing by 8%. 

I am proud to say that we passed the Anti‐bullying Bylaw as well. Michelle Webber, the Executive Director of the West Central Crisis and Family Support Centre gave a powerful presentation. She shared with us that 7 people in Kindersley have attempted suicide in the past two months with bullying being a strong motivator in their decision. Another sad story was of a little girl, 7, who was being bullied to take pictures of herself topless for her peers. This bullying  and  harassment  is  unacceptable. Why  does  this  happen? Why  do  people  demean,  bully,  and  harass others? These are  rhetorical questions but our  response cannot be  rhetorical. We each have a  responsibility  to identify when bullying takes place and in changing attitudes so that it does not continue.  

How can we create a culture where people can succeed when this anti‐social behaviour is happening? Let’s work together to find solutions. 

Council also approved the Town being able to borrow $1 million to cover cash flow challenges. Revenue does not come  in on a consistent basis to cover the Town’s expenditures resulting  in cash flow problems. This  is a normal course of business and the Town has been doing this for a long time. 

Have a good week, enjoy the festivities, and stay safe in the winter conditions. Merry Christmas! 

Please write or phone  if you would  like me to discuss a particular topic. If you have any questions or comments, drop me a line at the town office or email me at mayorenns‐wind@kindersley.ca. You can also check out my blog at http://mayorjohn.blogspot.ca/. I appreciate your feedback. 

I took my five year old daughter to buy tickets for an ice show

version of her favorite fairy tale, “Beauty and The Beast” for a

Christmas gift. I picked her up so she could look in the ticket

window. “Excuse me” she asked the woman inside the booth,

“but will the man turn into a beast?” “They always do honey!” the ticket agent said with a laugh.

------------------------------------------------------As a little girl climbed onto Santa’s lap, Santa asked the

usual, “And what would you like for Christmas?”The child stared at him open mouthed and horrified for a

minute, then gasped: “Didn’t you get my e-mail?”

I Made Myself A Snowball

I made myself a snowball,As perfect as could be,

I thought I’d keep it as a pet,And let it sleep with me.I made it some pajamas,

And a pillow for its head,Then last night

it ran away,But first

it wet the bed!(Poet - Shel Silverstein)

Sam, Julie & the Staff Wish You a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy & Prosperous

New Year

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1. What is the name of Jimmy Stewart’s character in “It’s a Wonderful Life”? A) George Bailey B) George Dubya C) George Harrison D) George Stephanopoulos2.. The oldest Christmas carol is:A) “O Come, All Ye Faithful”b) “Jesus Light of All the Nations”c) “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree”d) none of the above.3. What does the Nutcracker become after killing the Mouse King? A) a fugitive B) a handsome prince C) a mouse D) a toy soldier4. Where did the real St. Nicholas live?A) In Holland B) At the North PoleC) In Turkey D) In Germany5. What brought Frosty the Snowman to life?A) Pixie Dust B) An old silk hatC) A kiss D) A fresh snowfall

6. What was pictured on the first stamp printed for the Christmas season?A) Santa Claus B) An AngelC) A Star D) A Rose7. Which of these events did NOT occur on Christmas Day? A) Hong Kong fell to the Japanese in WWII.B) Ebenezer Scrooge was visited by four ghosts.C) King Arthur pulled Excalibur from the stone.D) Charlemagne was crowned Holy Roman Emperor.8. The poem commonly known as “The Night Before Christmas” was originally titled:A) The Night Before ChristmasB) Santa Claus is Coming to TownC) A Visit From Saint NicholasD) The Night Visitor

1. A, 2. B, 3. B, 4. C, 5.B, 6.D, 7.B, 8. C

w There are massive demands for Christmas trees around the globe, in fact there are a massive 34 - 6 million trees produced each year purely for the demand for Christmas trees.w Christmas crackers, invented by Thomas Smith, can be rather large. In fact the largest ever was over 45 meters long and still worked! w Turkey is often regarded as the usual Christmas meal but appeared on the menu only around 1650 after European colonization of North America.w In Germany Roast Goose is the favored Christmas meal, accompanied by potatoes, cabbage, carrots, parsnip and pickles.w The largest Christmas Pudding weighed 7,231 pounds (3.28 tonnes) and was made at Aughton, Lancashire on 11 July 1992.w The Twelve Days of Christmas: The Twelve Days of Christmas refers to the twelve days between the Christmas Day (December 25) and the Feast of Epiphany (January 6).w The first carols are said to have been sung by angelic choirs at Christ’s birth. St.Francis of Assisi is also accredited as the ‘ Father of Caroling’.w Based on previous surveys, 17 percent of you will embarrass yourselves in some way at your office Christmas party.

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RUDOLF TO BLITZEN

According to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, while both male and female reindeer grow antlers in the

summer each year (the only members of the deer family,

Cervidae, to have females do so). Male reindeer drop their antlers

at the beginning of winter, usually late November to mid December.

Female reindeer, however, re-tain their antlers till after they give

birth in the spring. Therefore, according to every historical rendition depicting Santa’s reindeer, every

single one of them, from Rudolf to Blitzen.... had to be a female.

The next regular meeting of Council is on Mon. January 12 at

6:00 pm Regular meetings are held every 2nd and 4th

Monday of the month, unless otherwise

scheduled

West Central Crisis and Family Support Director Michelle Weber spoke to Council in support of the proposed Anti-Bullying Bylaw 21-14, and the impacts of bullying in Kindersley. Council unanimously agreed to pass all three readings of the Bylaw to take effect immediately. The RCMP and the Town will work together to send a clear message to citizens about the inappropriate nature of bullying behaviour. Council approved, in principle, the draft 2015 Budget, which will require an approximate 3% increase in property tax income next year. Property tax revenue is only estimated in the draft Budget as exact income will not be determined until February or March 2015 when assessment changes and new property assessments are received, and when year-end auditing for 2014 is complete. Patrick Lapointe, a representative of the Saskatchewan Co-operative Association, also addressed Council to present information about housing co-operatives and the role they can play in making housing available to lower income earners. An offer by Kindersley Investments Ltd. to purchase 505 14th Avenue East in the amount of $280,000 was approved by Council with conditions. The company

proposes to develop and operate a paid truck parking lot. Development fees will be applied at such time as building development takes place beyond what is currently proposed. Council adopted the Infrastructure Capacity Assessment Final Report and directed Administration to implement the recommendations set out by consulting firms Associated Engineering and AECOM in phases and as annual budgets allow. An application for subdivision submitted by Plains Welding Supplies Ltd. for 304 12thAve E (and new address 304A 12th Ave E) was approved by Council on the condition that all related development fees are paid and a Development and Servicing Agreement with the Town is completed. Council gave first reading to Bylaw 23-14, a revised Animal Control Bylaw. Bylaw 20-14 was approved, allowing for the removal of tie codes and rezoning of portions of C3 property to R3 within the Zoning Bylaw 04-14.

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Highlights from the the December 8, 2014 Regular Meeting of Council: