Times Advocate, 1996-12-23, Page 17Unique costumes
Zurich Public School students practice during their Christ-
mas play dress rehearsal on Tuesday afternoon.
Dear Santa
I hope you have a good Christmas.
Will you have Rudolph with you on
Christmas Eve?
r; I would like a Batman car that the
figures can ride in. I would also like
a Montreal Canadiens watch. They
are my favorite team. If you have
room my brother Tanner and I would like a guitar. My
brother Tanner wants to get a little toy Santa and a
ball.
We will leave you fresh sugar cookies.
Love Brendan and Tanner - age 5 and 2
sons of Bevan and Joan Shapton
Times -Advocate, December 23, 1996
Page 17
Christmas tree dessert
- great holiday fun
'Tis the season for festive rod, green and gold desserts. Here's a great
idea, particularly for moms looking for a merry dessert to serve at kids'
holiday parties. Easy to make and a fun recipe for kids to decorate, a
Giant Jigglers Tree is a delicious treat made from Joll-O lime flavour
gelatin and decorated with colored sugar, assorted candies and whipped
topping.
For even more holiday fun, make up some extra pans of Jell-O and
let the children create individual holiday Jigglers. There's no doubt that
the little elves will have jolly fun preparing their own snacks using
cookie cutters in the shapes of snowmen, trees, bells, candy canes or
reindeer.
Giant Jigglers Tree
Makes 1 tree
5 cups boiling water
4 packages (8 -serving size) or 8 packages (4 -serving size) Jell-O brand
lime flavour gelatin.
Thawed Cool Whip non-dairy whipped topping
Assorted candies
Colored sugar
Stir boiling water into gelatin in large bowl for 4 minutes or until
completely dissolved. Pour into 15 x 10 x 1 inch pan.
Refrigerate at least 3 hours or until firm. Cut into tree shape with
sharp knife. (If desired draw tree on paper to use as a guide). Cut ex-
cess gelatin into cubes. To unmold, dip bottom of pan into warm water
for about 15 seconds. Lift cubes from pan; reserve for snacking or oth-
er use. If necessary, dip pan again in warm water; invert onto serving
tray to remove tree from pan. Garnish with whipped topping, candies
and coloured sugar.
Note: if desired prepare Je11-O jigglers gelatin snacks as directed on
packages of Jell-O brand gelatin. Cut into Christmas shapes with cook-
ie cutters and use to decorate serving tray.
Enjoy the Ride
By Brandon Lewis, Grade 6
Exeter Public School
It was Christmas night and I
heard something on the roof so I
went and lit the fire under the chim-
ney. Santa Claus used his power
and put it out. I ran and put mistle-
toe over the tree and brought my
ugly sister near him. He hid behind
the tree and my sister left. I went to
my dad's drawer and got his light-
er. I tried to light his shirt but it was
flannel and it wouldn't light. I was
just going to ask if I could ride with
him and he said yes. It was so cool.
We went in houses, ate cookies and
drank milk. We had to refuel with
toys every hour and the elves were
so small. He even had a CD player
and a microwave in his sleigh. He
took me to the North Pole. Then it
was time to go home. He brought
me back and I went right to sleep.
That was the best night of my life.
Aromatherapythe nose k►ws
This is the last of a series featuring various health topics as they werd
presented each week at the Exeter Town Hall.
By Brenda Burke
TA Reporter
EXETER - 'Will I get to try that?' may have been
the main question buzzing through the minds of •
participants at the final health
session on November 27 while
Clinton massage therapist Denise
Garon explained aromatherapy.
Beside her was an array of tiny,
dark -colored bottles containing
essential oils.
Rose, geranium and tea tree were just some of the
oils passed around for a sniff test.
"Essential oils always work in harmony with the
body," said Garon, adding one drop of the potent
substance contains 300,000 molecular constituents.
She described aromatherapy as an age-old
treatment now known as a "buzz word of the 90's."
The oils, which originate largely from plants,
Mould be kept in dark bottles to protect them from
light. They should also be diluted in vegetable oil
before use. They may be applied in small amounts
on the skin, inhaled, gargled, put in a compress and
in some cases using precaution, taken internally.
Oils have an affinity, explained Garon, for various
body systems and are therefore very balancing. •
"The nose knows what the body needs," she said,
explaining smells travel directly to the brain,
triggering emotions and memories. "Our brain is like
a chemical pharmacy."
The
Town
Essential oils are used as a calming treatment in
institutions such as hospitals and nursing homes.
Lavender, rosemary, camomile and jasmine are
known as sedatives.
"We're living on the brink all the time,"
said Garon. "It's vital for us to turn off the
volume."
Orange oil or "cheer in a bottle" is
very uplifting while geranium balances
hormones, eucalyptus helps cure colds,
and oils from roots complement
meditation. Garon advises alternating
the use of oils and blending them together for unique
effects.
Registered Massage Therapist Denise Gar -
on demonstrates aromatherapy at Exeter
Town Hall's final health session.
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Christmas
By Charlie Jinks
Hensall P.S.
C is for Christ the Lord
H is for the Holly hung above the
door
R is for Rudolph with his nose so
bright
I is for the Icicles that shimmer
in the light
S is for Santas Sleigh holding all
the toys
T is for all the Things he gives to
girls and boys
M is for the Misltetoe hung in
different spots
A is for the Apple Pie that is very
hot
S is for the Stockings hung on
the chimney all night
Why Christmas is
Special to Me
By Shea Sutherland, Grade 3
Usborne Central
mike Christmas. because it means
sdow forts and having snowball
wars with your family. The most
important thing about Christmas is
Santa Claus and sharing. he only
comes once a year. Christmas is
also about loving and caring for
other people. Almost every Christ-
mas we buy something for our bus
13 driver, because he has to drive a
bus full of people. I think we have
64 people on our bus.We are the
worst bus in the whole world,
standing up, you know stuff like
that. Every Christmas he gives us
pop and candy canes or something
like that. Everybody on our bus
thinks he is a great bus driver. I
meant when we get off at our stop
he gives us treats.
This year I might sing Christmas
carols with everybody else in
Woodham and Kirkton. Last year
when Christmas carollers came I
was in my pyjamas. I felt so embar-
rassed. Well if this gets sent to the
newspaper I would be very happy. I
already gave my Christmas note - I
mean letter to Santa to the newspa-
per.
We can't wait until Christmas.
Mommy said we have been good
girls this year. 'I
I would like a toy doggy on a leash
and my sister Presley wants a Tickle
Me Elmo.
We will leave out some treats for you
and the reindeers. Fly carefully.
Love Lexi and Presley Soudant - age 3 112 and 1 112
daughters of Ron and Shauna
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