Vanderhoof Omineca Express, November 21, 2012

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Cookies & Carols Produced by The Omineca Express & Caledonia Courier

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❅❅ Peace and ❅ Goodwill to All We Wish You a Merry Christmas with Warm Wishes for a ❅ Happy Holiday Season.

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250-567-6776

149A Stewart St, Vanderhoof

Carols

A Holly Jolly Christmas....................................3 Away in a Manger..............................................7 Frosty the Snowman..........................................7 Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer........10 Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas.......11 In Excelsis Gloria..............................................11

Recipes Best big fat chewy choc chip cookie................4 Black Forest cookie.............................................5 Candy bar - peanut butter cookie....................9 Chewy coffee-toffee shortbread.....................14 Cranberry almond cookie...............................16

It’s beginning to look alot like Christmas.....12

Drop sugar cookie............................................17

Jingle Bells.........................................................13

Holiday thumbprint cookie............................22

Joy to the World................................................19

Irish cream truffles...........................................23

Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer...................20 See Amid the Winter’s Snow..........................21 Silver Bells.........................................................26 Santa Claus is coming to town.......................27 Silent Night.......................................................27 The First Noel...................................................31

Jello cookie........................................................25 Rolo cookie........................................................28 Shortbread.........................................................29 Whipped shortbread........................................29 Snickerdoodles.................................................30

Wishing you and yours the very best for the Holiday Season!

P.O. BOX 100 - Vanderhoof, B.C. V0J 3A0

Highway 16, Vanderhoof

250-567-4701

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A Holly Jolly Christmas Have a holly jolly Christmas It’s the best time of the year Well I don’t know if there’ll be snow But have a cup of cheer Have a holly jolly Christmas And when you walk down the street Say hello to friends you know And everyone you meet Ho ho the mistletoe Hung where you can see Somebody waits for you Kiss her once for me Have a holly jolly Christmas And in case you didn’t hear Oh by golly have a holly jolly Christmas This year Have a holly jolly Christmas And when you walk down the street Say hello to friends you know And everyone you meet Have a holly jolly Christmas And in case you didn’t hear Oh by golly have a holly jolly Christmas This year

Thank You...to all the community minded advertisers featured within for making the 2012 Christmas Carol Book possible. If you would like to place an ad in next year’s Carol Book. Please call the Omineca Express at 250-567-9258.

Copies of this popular book have been printed and distributed in the Omineca Express and Caledonia Courier. There are limited copies available at the office of the Express should anyone need extras. 2012 Christmas Cookies and Carols Book produced and distributed by the Omineca Express/Caledonia Courier.

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Best big fat chewy chocolate chip cookie 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup white sugar 1 tbsp vanilla extract 1 egg 1 egg yolk 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips Preheat oven to 325F (165C). Grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper.

Sift together the flour, baking soda and salt, set aside.

In a medium bowl, cream together the melted butter, brown sugar and white sugar until well blended. Beat in the vanilla, egg, and egg yolk until light and creamy. Mix in the sifted ingredients until just blended. Stir in the chocolate chips by hand using a wooden spoon. Drop cookie dough 1/4 cup at a time onto the prepared cookie sheets. Cookies should be about 3� apart.

Bake for 15 to 17 min in the preheated oven, or until the edges are lightly toasted. Cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Wishing you all the Joy and Wonder of the Christmas Season from the staff at

RICH’S SAW SALES LTD. 290 1st St W www.richsawsales.com

250-567-2362

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Black Forest Cookies 1 cup all purpose flour 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 8 oz semisweet chocolate chopped 1/2 cup unsalted butter cut into small pieces 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 eggs 1 pkg semisweet choc chunks 1 1/2 cups dried cherries Preheat oven to 350F. Line three baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt, set aside.

Place chopped chocolate and butter in a large heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water stir until melted and smooth. Remove from heat, whisk in sugars, then eggs until smooth Whisk in dry ingredients just until combined (do not over mix). Fold in chocolate chunks and dried cherries, press plastic wrap directly onto surface of dough, and refrigerate until firm, 30-40 mins Drop mounds of dough (equal to 2 level tbsp) about 2� apart onto prepared sheets. Bake just until edges are firm but not darkening. 11-13 mins. Cool on baking sheets 1-2 mins, transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

FAITRON COMMUNICATIONS LTD. 346 W. 1st Street, Highway 16 Vanderhoof

2-Way Radio & Satellite Phone

Sales/Service/Rentals

250-567-3339

www.faitronbc.ca

Merry Christmas to all our customers!

Be safe this holiday season.

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Vanderhoof Children’s Theatre would like to wish everyone a very Safe and Merry Christmas Season

Come out and see this year’s production of

Disney’s Sleeping Beauty Kids & Jungle Book Kids December 6, 8, 13, 14, 15 at 7:00 pm Matinee December 8 at 1:00 pm NVSS Small Auditorium Admission by donation

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Away in a Manger Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, The little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head.

The stars in the bright sky looked down where he lay, The little Lord Jesus asleep in the hay.

The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes, But little Lord Jesus no crying he makes.

I love Thee, Lord Jesus, look down from the sky And stay by my cradle til morning is nigh.

Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to stay Close by me forever, and love me, I pray.

Bless all the dear children in thy tender care, And take us to heaven, to live with Thee there.

Frosty The Snowman Frosty the snowman was a jolly happy soul.

With a corncob pipe and a button nose and two eyes made out of coal.

Frosty the snowman is a fairy tale they say, He was made of snow but the children know how he came to life one day.

There must have been some magic in that old silk hat they found, For when they placed it on his head he began to dance around Frosty the snowman was alive as he could be And the children say he could laugh and play just the same as you and me Thumpety thump thump thumpety thump thump Look at Frosty go Thumpety thump thump thumpety thump thump Over the hills of snow

Specializing in First Rate Service

Your answer to sliptivity

In the spirit of the season, we’d like to express our deep gratitude for the support you’ve shown us all year long. Best wishes for a happy holiday!

MECHANICAL REPAIRS * ROTATES * BALANCES CHANGE OVERS * FLAT REPAIRS Josh Isaac, 283 Lampitt Drive, Vanderhoof ON CALL SERVICE: 250-570-1462

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Best Wishes to You and Yours!

The holiday season is here again, and as we reflect upon the success of this past year, we just want you to know that we owe it all to you. We thank you for your support and look forward to working with you again.

Vanderhoof and Districts Co-op Association

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Candy Bar-Peanut Butter Cookies 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1 cup creamy peanut butter 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 snickers bars or mars bars each cut into 12 pieces Preparation Beat first 4 ingredients at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla, and beat until blended.

Stir together flour and next 2 ingredients in a small bowl. Add to butter mixture, beating until blended. Cover and chill 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350°. Shape about 2 tbsp. dough around each nougat bar, using lightly floured hands, and roll into balls. Place 3 inches apart on ungreased or parchment paper-lined baking sheets.

Bake at 350° for 13 to 14 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on baking sheets 5 minutes. Transfer to wire racks.

Warm Wishes for the Holidays May the spirit of Christmas Fill your heart with joy and warmth.

Hope your holiday is merry and bright.

250-699-6558

Lorraine’s Bookkeeping & Tax Service

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Grandma got run over by a reindeer Grandma got run over by a reindeer Walking home from our house Christmas eve.

You can say there’s no such thing as Santa, But as for me and Grandpa, we believe.

She’d been drinking too much egg nog, And we’d begged her not to go.

But she forgot her medication, And she staggered out the door into the snow.

When they found her Christmas morning, At the scene of the attack.

She had hoof prints on her forehead, And incriminating Claus marks on her back.

Grandma got run over by a reindeer, Walking home from our house Christmas eve.

You can say there’s no such thing as Santa, But as for me and Grandpa, we believe.

Now were all so proud of Grandpa, He’s been taking this so well.

See him in there watching football, Drinking beer and playing cards with cousin Mel.

Wishing all the best to our students, parents and staff during this holiday season!

School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes)

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Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas Have yourself a merry little Christmas, Let your heart be light From now on, our troubles will be out of sight Have yourself a merry little Christmas, Make the Yule-tide gay, From now on, our troubles will be miles away.

Here we are as in olden days, Happy golden days of yore.

Faithful friends who are dear to us Gather near to us once more.

Through the years We all will be together, If the Fates allow Hang a shining star upon the highest bough.

And have yourself A merry little Christmas now.

In Excelsis Gloria

When Christ was born of Mary free, In Bethlehem in that fair city, Angels sung e’er with mirth and glee, Chorus In excelsis gloria, In excelsis gloria, In excelsis gloria, In excelsis gloria.

Herdsmen beheld these angels brightTo them appeared with great light, And said, “God’s son is born this night.”

Chorus This King is come to save His kind, In the Scripture as we find; Therefore this song we have in mind: Chorus Then, dear Lord, for Thy great grace, Grant us the bliss to see Thy face, Where we may sing to Thy solace: Chorus

It is Christmas in the heart that puts Christmas in the air.

Have a safe and wonderful holiday season

day message A holi May the spirit of this blessed season live in your heart until the end of time. Merry Christmas “Building Canada’s Premier Forest Company” and Happy New Year!

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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas Ev’rywhere you go; Take a look in the five and ten glistening once again With candy canes and silver lanes aglow.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas Toys in ev’ry store But the prettiest sight to see is the holly that will be On your own front door.

A pair of hopalong boots and a pistol that shoots Is the wish of Barney and Ben; Dolls that will talk and will go for a walk Is the hope of Janice and Jen; And Mom and Dad can hardly wait for school to start again.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas Ev’rywhere you go; There’s a tree in the Grand Hotel, one in the park as well, The sturdy kind that doesn’t mind the snow.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas; Soon the bells will start, And the thing that will make them ring is the carol that you sing Right within your heart

Taylor Bros.

Hardware 135 E. Stewart St 250-567-2246 1-866-567-2246

Warm times, happy memories, tender moments We hope your holidays hold all of this and more.

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Jingle Bells Dashing through the snow In a one horse open sleigh O’er the fields we go Laughing all the way Bells on bob tails ring Making spirits bright What fun it is to laugh and sing A sleighing song tonight Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh A day or two ago I thought I’d take a ride And soon Miss Fanny Bright Was seated by my side The horse was lean and lank Misfortune seemed his lot We got into a drifted bank And then we got upset Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh yeah Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh

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Chewy Coffee-Toffee Shortbread 1 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder 1 tablespoon hot water 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup almond toffee bits (see note) Preparation Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; gradually add sugar, beating well. Stir together espresso powder and water. Add to butter mixture, stirring well.

Combine flour and salt; gradually add to butter mixture, beating at low speed until blended. Stir in toffee bits. Cover and chill dough 30 minutes.

Roll dough to 1/2” thickness on a lightly floured surface. Cut with a 2 1/2” round cutter or Christmas cookie cutter. Place 2” apart on ungreased baking sheets.

Bake at 275° for 50 minutes. Cool 2 minutes on baking sheets. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Note: If you can’t find almond toffee bits in the supermarket, substitute 1/2 cup finely crushed Skor candy bars or crushed Werther’s Original candies.

488 Stuart Drive, Fort St. James

250-996-8333

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Holiday Treats

Get all your Christmas .... ❖ Baking Supplies ❖ Fruit Trays ❖ Meat & Cheese Trays ❖ Fresh Turkeys ❖ Mandarin Oranges ❖ Fresh Sausage Meat ❖ Bulk Glazed Fruit We also make sweets and pastry trays for office parties.

Gift Certificates Available

We are located at 380 Hwy 27, Fort St. James next to Petro Canada Gas Bar

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Cranberry Almond Cookies By using canned pumpkin instead of butter, these cookies are low in fat but big on flavor!

INGREDIENTS 1 cup canned pumpkin 1 cup brown sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla 1.5 cups whole wheat flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp cinnamon 0.5 tsp salt 3 cups oatmeal 1 cup dried cranberries 0.5 cup almonds DIRECTIONS Heat oven to 350F. Beat together pumpkin and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla, beat well. Add flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt. Mix. Stir in oats, dried cranberries and almonds. Drop rounded spoonfuls onto un-greased cookie sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes.

Let cool one minute. Serves: 48

Bright Wishes for a peaceful holiday season to you and yours!

From all of us at...

PEACE

Nak’azdli Band Fort St. James -- 250-996-7171

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Drop Sugar Cookies 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tsps baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 2 large eggs 3/4 cup sugar plus additional for topping 2/3 cup vegetable oil 2 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp grated lemon or orange zest Sift flour, baking powder and salt into a medium bowl and mix well.

Whisk eggs in a large bowl until blended. Add sugar, oil, vanilla extract and lemon zest and mix well. Stir the dry ingredients into egg mixture until blended. Chill, covered, for 30 minutes or longer.

Preheat the oven to 400F. Drop the cookie dough by rounded tsp 2” apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Mist the bottom of a 3” flat-bottom glass with water and dip glass in additional sugar. Press the top of each cookie lightly with the glass to flatten, misting glass with water and dipping in sugar before pressing each cookie.

Bake cookies until lightly browned about 8 mins. Cool on baking sheets for 2 mins. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. Store in airtight containers or freeze for future use.

❅ ARO AUTOMOTIVE & INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES

Wishing you a warm ❅ and cozy Christmas ❅

1-888-272-6971 ~~ 420 W 1st Street, Vanderhoof

250-567-2251

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Little River Excavating Ltd. ‘Tis the Season for special times and sincere thanks all around.

We wish you much happiness this holiday season.

➤ Gravel ➤ Excavating ➤ Land Clearing ➤ Site Preparation ➤ Aggregate ➤ Trucking Highway 27, Box 1049, Fort St. James

Tel: 250-996-7463 Fax: 250-996-7787

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Joy to the World Joy to the world, the Lord is come!

Let earth receive her King; Let every heart prepare Him room, And Heaven and nature sing, And Heaven and nature sing, And Heaven, and Heaven, and nature sing.

Joy to the world, the Savior reigns!

Let men their songs employ; While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat, repeat, the sounding joy.

No more let sins and sorrows grow, Nor thorns infest the ground; He comes to make His blessings flow Far as the curse is found, Far as the curse is found, Far as, far as, the curse is found.

He rules the world with truth and grace, And makes the nations prove The glories of His righteousness, And wonders of His love, And wonders of His love, And wonders, wonders, of His love.

Sending Blessings of Peace and Happiness to you!

Merry Christmas!

Shawn & Marcia Kelemen

Cluculz Contracting & Roofing

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Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen, Comet and Cupid and Doner and Blitzen.

But do you recall?

The most famous reindeer of all?

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Had a very shiny nose, And if you ever saw it, You would even say it glows.

All of the other reindeer Used to laugh and call him names; They never let poor Rudolph Join in any reindeer games.

Then one foggy Christmas Eve, Santa came to say, Rudolph with your nose so bright, Won’t you guide my sleigh tonight?

Then how the reindeer loved him As they shouted out with glee, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, You’ll go down in history.

REAL ESTATE APPRAISALS “Peter Ryks Property Services Ltd” from Peter, Barb, & Donna Box 770, Vanderhoof

Tel: 567-9158

Email: pryks@hwy16.com www.prps.ca

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See Amid the Winter’s Snow See amid the winter’s snow, born for us on earth below, see the tender Lamb appears, promised from eternal years.

Hail, thou ever blessed morn; hail, redemption’s happy dawn; sing through all Jerusalem.

Lo, within a manger lies he who built the starry skies, he who throned in height sublime sits amid the cherubim.

Say, ye holy shepherds, say what your joyful news today; wherefore have ye left your sheep on the lonely mountain steep?

‘As we watched at dead of night, lo, we saw a wondrous light; angels singing ‘Peace on earth’ told us of the Saviour’s birth’.

Sacred infant, all divine, what a mighty love was thine, thus to come from highest bliss down to such a world as this!

Hail, thou ever blessed morn; hail, redemption’s happy dawn; sing through all Jerusalem

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Holiday Thumbprint Cookies Ingredients: 1 cup butter (2 sticks) softened 2/3 cup sugar 1 egg 2 tsp. vanilla

2 cups flour 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 cup favorite jam Preheat oven to 375째

In medium bowl, beat butter and sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy. Beat in egg and vanilla until fluffy. Gradually add flour and salt, beat on low speed until well blended. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on nonstick cookie sheet(s). With fingertip, press down on each cookie to make an indentation. Spoon about 1/4 teaspoon jam into each indentation. Bake 8 to 10 minutes until edges are lightly browned. Remove to a rack and let cool completely. Makes 48 cookies.

With warm wishes for a season of joy from the staff of

Shaper Sheet Metal Ltd.

250-567-2078

* Geothermal * Gas * Wood * Electric * Hydronic * Forced Air * Ventilation * Design and Installation * Fully Certified

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Ingredients:

Irish Cream Truffles

1/4 cup Irish Cream liquor 1 tablespoon butter 12 oz. semisweet chocolate 2 egg yolks 1/4 cup heavy cream Directions: Melt chocolate, Irish cream and heavy cream together over very low heat.

Whisk in yolks, one at a time, mixture will thicken. Whisk in butter.

Refrigerate overnight, or until firm.

With spoon make small balls. Roll in powdered sugar, cocoa, chopped nuts, sprinkles, etc.

Place in festive little cupcake or candy wrappers, place in little candy box or plastic wrap with some ribbon.

Makes 1 dozen cookies.

To a season that’s twice the fun!

Happy Holidays to our many patrons and best wishes for a prosperous New Year!

Fort Loonie Bin & Gifts

Your one-stop shopping for * Gifts * Wrapping * Decorations and so much more...

360 Stuart Drive, Fort St. James ~~ 250-996-0200

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extend warm wishes for a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

For complete descriptions of our 2013 programs please check the website at www.cnc.bc.ca/nechako or Like us on Facebook at CNC Nechako.

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Jello Cookies

3/4 cup butter 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 3 oz. package jello (red or green) 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 1/2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt

Directions: Preheat oven to 350 F. Cream together butter, sugar, jello, eggs, and vanilla.

Add dry ingredients, mix well. Roll into little balls, and roll in sugar, place on greased cookie sheet, and flatten with fork or bottom of glass. Bake 6-8 minutes until golden brown. Makes 2 dozen.

District of Vanderhoof

Mayor, Council and Staff wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season

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Silver Bells City sidewalks, busy sidewalks Dressed in holiday style In the air There’s a feeling of Christmas Children laughing People passing Meeting smile after smile And on every street corner you’ll hear Silver bells, silver bells It’s Christmas time in the city Ring-a-ling, hear them ring Soon it will be Christmas day Strings of street lights Even stop lights Blink a bright red and green As the shoppers rush Home with their treasures Hear the snow crunch See the kids bunch This is Santa’s big scene And above all this bustle you’ll hear Silver bells, silver bells It’s Christmas time in the city Ring-a-ling, hear them ring Soon it will be Christmas day

Village of Fraser Lake Merry Christmas and Best Wishes for the New Year from Mayor, Council and Staff of the Village of Fraser Lake

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Santa Claus is coming to town You better watch out You better not cry Better not pout I’m telling you why Santa Claus is coming to town He’s making a list And checking it twice; Gonna find out Who’s naughty and nice Santa Claus is coming to town He sees you when you’re sleeping He knows when you’re awake He knows if you’ve been bad or good So be good for goodness sake!

O! You better watch out!

You better not cry Better not pout I’m telling you why Santa Claus is coming to town Santa Claus is coming to town

Silent Night Silent night, holy night All is calm, all is bright Round yon Virgin Mother and Child Holy Infant so tender and mild Sleep in heavenly peace Sleep in heavenly peace Silent night, holy night!

Shepherds quake at the sight Glories stream from heaven afar Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia!

Christ, the Saviour is born Christ, the Saviour is born Silent night, holy night Son of God, love’s pure light Radiant beams from Thy holy face With the dawn of redeeming grace Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth “

Merry Christmas & Best Wishes for 2013 from all of us at

YELLOWHEAD ROAD & BRIDGE Vanderhoof: 250-567-3114 Fraser Lake: 250-699-6646 Fort St. James: 250-996-8422

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Rolo Cookies 2 1/2 cup flour 3/4 cup cocoa 1 tsp baking soda 1 cup white sugar 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1 cup butter softened 2 tsp vanilla 2 eggs 75 rolos Combine flour, cocoa and baking soda.

In separate bowl beat sugar and butter and add vanilla and eggs.

Stir in flour and cocoa mixture.

Chill dough for 1 hour.

Shape about 1 1/2 tsp of dough around a rolo, making sure rolo is completely covered.

Place on ungreased cookie sheet and chill for 1 hour.

Bake at 7-8 mins at 375F (190C).

Cool on a wire rack.

Note: If you run out of rolos put the dough around 6 or 7 chocolate chips.

GIVER A YANK TOWING

We’re pulling for a safe, healthy, happy holiday for one and all!

UNLOCKS - BOOSTS - RECOVERY

570-0077

250-570-0077

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Shortbread Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter, softened 1/4 cup sugar 2 cups flour Directions: Heat oven to 350F. Cream butter and sugar.

Work in flour. If dough is crumbly, mix in 1 to 2 tablespoons more butter.

Roll dough 1/2- to 1/3-inch thick on lightly floured pastry board. Cut into small shapes.

Place 1/2-inch apart on ungreased baking sheet. Bake about 20 minutes or until set.

Immediately remove from baking sheet. Makes about 2 dozen cookies.

Whipped Shortbread These melt in your mouth, the secret is in the beating 1 cup butter (do not use margarine) 1/2 cup icing sugar 1 1/2 cup flour Cream together butter and sugar, add flour and beat for 10 mins. Drop from a small spoon onto cookie sheet. Decorate with cherry pieces if you wish.

Bake at 3500 for about 10-12 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned.

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Snickerdoodles 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup brown sugar 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/2 cups flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar Topping 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon Directions: In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars at high speed.

Add egg, vanilla, and beat until smooth. In another bowl, combine flour, salt, baking soda, and cream of tartar. Pour dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mix well. Preheat oven to 300째 while you let dough rest 30-60 minutes in fridge. In a small bowl combine topping. Take about 2 1/2 tablespoons of dough and roll it into a ball. Roll this dough in the cinnamon/ sugar mixture and press onto greased cookie sheet. Bake cookies 10-12 minutes, NO MORE. Cookies may seem undercooked but will develop.

Have a safe and wonderful season!

From

Endako Mines Endako, BC V0J 1L0 Tel: 250-699-6211 Fax: 250-699-7775

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The First Noel The First Noel, the Angels did say Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay In fields where they lay keeping their sheep On a cold winter’s night that was so deep.

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, Born is the King of Israel!

They looked up and saw a star Shining in the East beyond them far And to the earth it gave great light And so it continued both day and night.

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, Born is the King of Israel!

And by the light of that same star Three Wise men came from country far To seek for a King was their intent And to follow the star wherever it went.

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, Born is the King of Israel!

This star drew nigh to the northwest O’er Bethlehem it took its rest And there it did both Pause and stay Right o’er the place where Jesus lay.

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, Born is the King of Israel!

Then entered in those Wise men three Full reverently upon their knee And offered there in His presence Their gold and myrrh and frankincense.

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, Born is the King of Israel!

Then let us all with one accord Sing praises to our heavenly Lord That hath made Heaven and earth of nought And with his blood mankind has bought.

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, Born is the King of Israel!

Merry Christmas and Best Wishes for 2013

GIFT BASkETS AVAILABLE

from all of us at...

GLEN’S MOTOR HOTEL, COLD BEER & WINE STORE, BUFFALO BEACH BAR & CHOW BOyz

250-567-2218 Vanderhoof

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GraceFUNERAL Memorial HOME & CREMATORIUM LTD.

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❄ Season’s Greetings everyone...

Again this Christmas season, our thoughts, prayers and wishes are especially with all of you who have been affected by the loss of a loved one.

In memory of each of your loved ones we have purchased a light on the Tree of Lights, sponsored by the Vanderhoof Community for Kids. The tree is located outside the Vanderhoof Co-op and 50% of the money raised will go to the Children’s Hospital and 50% will go to St. John Hospital.

We wish you all the very best in 2013.

Isabelle, Val, Vicki and Vinny 253 West Stewart Street, Box 267, Vanderhoof, BC Phone: (250) 567-4814 Toll Free: 1-866-567-4814 gracial@telus.net

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