The Avenue Ranger

While Lucindale is riding high on acco-

lades for the success of the Great

Southern Muster, from the likes of

Lee Kernaghan, Channel Nine’s Scott

McBain, and Lucindale/Naracoorte

Mayor Richard Bourne, a group of qui-

et achievers sit back in the shadows of

praise, right here at Avenue Range.

These people made a huge contribu-

tion behind the scenes of the Great

Southern Muster, which has gone un-

noticed by most.

Following the mass departure of 6,500

people after the concert, and once

most local volunteers had packed up

their working boots and wearily made

their way home to bed, a small group

of men remained, working until the

early hours of Sunday morning.

Recruited on the night as part of Lee

Kernaghan’s Road-Crew, these men

stayed on-site for hours packing-up

the enormous mobile stage. The con-

tribution of their voluntary labour sig-

nificantly reduced production costs

associated with the concert.

What had earlier been the launching

pad for six hours of great Country mu-

sic performed by Lee Kernaghan,

Tania Kernaghan, James Blundell

and Steve Forde, amazingly man-

aged to fit neatly back into two semi

trailers destined for Broken Hill.

“After organising a baby-sitter, I

headed back into Lucindale at about

midnight, thinking I was in for a

drink or two. But unbeknown to

me, I’d been recruited to pack-up

the stage,” said Jon Sherwin.

Surrounded by familiar faces, Jon

said that he wasn’t surprised when

he discovered that half of the Ave-

nue Range CFS crew were there with

him.

“The Avenue crew always puts in -

it’s nothing new for us to be left with

the mop-up,” said Jon.

Avenue Range residents - Darren

Jenke, Greg Ingham, Tom Baker,

Keith Higgins and his brother-in-law

Derek Hutchence, Jon Sherwin and

Daniel Justin, are amongst the ten

men who stayed on the job until the

two semi trailers rolled out onto the

Lucindale/Kingston Highway at 2:30

am on Sunday.

Member of the Avenue Range CFS

also supplied fire drums and wood

Avenue Newsletter 7th Edition December 2003

Avenue locals become ‘Electric Rodeo’ Road-Crew

Jon Sherwin

for the free camping area at the

Great Southern Muster, earlier that

week, which was orgnised by John

Hensel and Jon Sherwin.

And if that wasn’t enough for the

small community, Greg Ingham

seemed to hit the spot light on the

night also. Greg spent the evening

on top of 15 foot high scaffolding,

with the responsibility of holding

the spot light on some of Austral-

ia’s most popular Country artists,

Lee Kernaghan, Tanya Kernaghan

and James Blundel.

“It was a pretty good spot to be in,”

said Greg. “I had a good view, but I

really had to concentrate on what I

was doing. I had an intercom head

-set, and I could hear everything

that was going on back- stage, and

they gave me directions on what to

do.”

The over-all

effort is just

more evidence

that the com-

munity spirit at

Avenue Range

far outweighs

its population.

Keith Higgins Darren Jenke Tom Baker

Greg Ingham

Daniel Justin

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CHRISTMAS IN POLAND by Vanda

FATHER CHRISTMAS - ‘MIKOLAJ’

Polish children call Father Christmas, Mikolaj, and his

feast day is celebrated in Poland on 6th December.

On that day the children receive little surprise gifts.

At home they would find gifts hidden under their pil-

low or some other place. In schools, children bring

unnamed presents which are given out by someone

dressed as St Nicholas. The fun is in receiving a gift

from a friend in your class.

In some parts of Poland, St Nicholas brings Christmas

presents like Father Christmas does in Australia.

CHRISTMAS EVE - ‘WIGILIA’

Wigilia is a fast-day for Polish Christmas. This means

that people do not eat meat, and that no animal fat is

used for cooking. But it does not meant that they go

hungry.

For the Wigilia dinner, it is the custom to serve an odd

number of courses. Seven courses is the most usual

number, but it is not uncommon to have as many as

thirteen different dishes. It all depends upon how

much a family can afford.

There is an old Polish saying that: “He who misses

out tasting any number of courses of the Wigilia din-

ner, will miss out that number of pleasures in the

coming year.”

If you go to a Polish Wigilia dinner, you must be pre-

pared to do a lot of eating!

A WIGILIA MENU

Beetroot soup / Almond soup

Pickled herring

Cheese filled dumplings / Sauerkraut filled dumplings

Pike Polish style

Stewed sauerkraut with mushrooms

Fish in horseradish

Pickled beetroot

Egg noodles with poppy seed

Poppy seed rolls

Stewed fruit (dates, figs or raisins)

Wigilia honey and wheat sweet

AFTER THE DINNER

After the Christmas eve supper, everyone moves to

the lounge room which the children have not been

allowed to enter for the past day.

The room is filled with the fresh scent of pine nee-

dles. A large Christmas tree (choinka) , stands in the

room. It is decorated with colourful hand-made orna-

ments and with sweets, ginger, biscuits, little cakes,

chocolates, and nuts and fruit for the children to eat.

The candles are lit and the lights are switched off.

The children are given a “cold-fire sparkler” to light

from the candles. The room turns into a fairyland as

the sparklers spray their fine bright sparks.

Mother or father give out the presents which have

been mysteriously placed under the Christmas tree.

Later, everyone joins in singing Christmas carols

(koledy).

Michael and Jeanette welcome with love, their 1st

grandchild, a grandson

“Keiran Robert Pass”

Born on

20th June, 2003

Special thanks to Kylie and Terry!

A nephew for Dwaine and a 3rd great

grandson for

Ted and Shirley Rivett.

NEW ARRIVALS

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Welcome to ‘SAFF Scene’ a new addition to Avenue

Ranger.

The South Australian Farmers Federation represents

and works on behalf of all farming families and many

businesses servicing our industries.

Avenue is well represented at both the local and

State levels of SAFF.

Greg Ingham and Nick Edwards are respectively the

President and Secretary of the local SAFF Lucindale

Branch.

Greg is also a member of the Livestock Executive and

the State OJD committee.

Kay Hocking is the South Eastern representative on

the SAFF Board of Directors.

At the recent regional meeting held in Lucindale, in-

formation that may assist in reducing ETSA Utilities

service fees for properties with multiple electricity

meters and connection points was provided by ETSA

staff. SAFF members will receive a brochure devel-

oped by ETSA/ SAFF & SADA outlining the options

available.

A new arrangement with Telstra that offers increased

discounts for SAFF members is in the process of be-

ing finalised.

Among other issues being dealt with at present are

Native Vegetation, Natural Resource Management,

Water Allocations, changes to the CFS Regulations,

Live Sheep Trade and the National Identification

Scheme for livestock.

New members are always welcome. Contact Greg or

Kay for information.

Best wishes for the festive season, a good harvest,

excellent stock and wool sales and a fire safe season.

SAFF SCENE by Kay Hocking

Well, it’s that time of year again where we should be

ready for another fire season. Checking over the fire

fighting unit, cleaning-up around the house and

sheds, and having a quick-fill supply of water availa-

ble can be a big help if you have a fire in your area.

We have already had some thundery weather, and no

matter how careful you may be in respect to fires,

lightning can strike anywhere, anytime. Quick re-

sponse can mean the difference between a small or

large fire, and this is where our Pagers can play a vital

part.

Some batteries for the Pagers are available at the

store. Please keep your Pagers close at hand at all

times.

O.H.S & W has decided that elastic sided boots are

not safe on the fire ground now, so if you require

some approved boots, let me know the size so I can

order some. If you require overalls, please inform me

CFS REPORT by Captain John

of the size and these can also be ordered.

UHF radios are also a big help in the initial stages of a

fire, and are good for organising a crew for the fire

truck. Our boundaries have been re-drawn, so we

may be getting involved with some of our southern

neighbours a bit more.

The truck has been serviced and our roster has been

distributed, so let’s hope we are ready for a quiet

summer of fires.

If you have not received your CFS roster, please con-

tact John Hensel on 8768 7241.

Page 4 The Avenue Ranger

Title: BARS, SARS AND BRAS Author: Alan McGurk As a Journalist, and the Adelaide Advertiser’s scruti-

nizer of new novels, I was thoroughly thrilled to be

given the task of reviewing a new novel, by that reclu-

sive, yet lovely man from Avenue Range, Alan

McGurk, called “Bars, Sars and Bras”.

His two previous novels “Bathurst on Your Back” and

“Buffaloes, Blacks and Barra’s”, caused more contro-

versy than the introduction of condoms into the gay

community.

“Bathurst on Your Back” was an incisive new look into

traditional contraceptive methods used by Aboriginal

women on the island. McGurk shattered a lot of tra-

ditional beliefs and has subsequently been banned

forever from the Tiwi Islands.

His next book, “Buffaloes, Blacks and Barra’s”, had

the sole distinction of setting back race relations be-

tween Arnhem Land Aborigines and Whites by at

least thirty years. Not even Joe Bijelke-Peterson

could have stirred up so much passion. Once again,

a ban has been placed on McGurk’s travels.

Having offended a good two thirds of Australians, this

contemporary, or as some would say ‘contemptuous’,

writer, chose to direct his next writing effort in Asia,

via Viet-Nam.

“Bars, Sars and Bras” is a wonderful read, full of wit

and self depreciation. At only $49.95, this 350 page

book would make a wonderful Christmas present for

most Australians, and can be purchased from very

few select book stores.

I have included one of his chapters, which I found

breathtaking, knowing the man personally.

BARS, SARS AND BRAS - Chapter 28

After trekking over much of Northern Viet-Nam with

my loyal guide, Phuc Mi Shu, we both decided to put

our weary feet up in Hanoi for a couple of days.

AVENUE BOOK REVIEW by Samantha Hoveringsham

I had out-walked Phuc on a number of days and he

was well and truly, so I gave him the day off. After

interrogating the cunning little Phuc, I learnt that the

night club “Apocolypse Now” was the place to go for a

quiet drink and some Western music. Fortunately,

Phuc had helped me select a fine array of cheap, but

elegant, clothing while trekking, and I had no trouble

looking like a man of the world. Like I said, Phuc was

cunning, but if you used him the right way, he was

priceless.

I arrived at the night club via Taxi at around 10:30

pm, after avoiding a couple of dodgy looking Rick

Shaw drivers. I sat down and ordered a long cold

beer; bloody hell - that tasted good, but where was

everybody?

Suddenly, in walked a dozen of the most beautiful

looking Asian women that any in-bred South Australi-

an gentleman would drool over.

Of course, being a Northern Victorian wheat grower by

origin, I casually glanced at them and faked disclaim.

However, I was not surprised when the prettiest of the

girls noticed my rugged Victorian looks and came over

immediately, expertly placing her petite Oriental

frame perfectly on the stool next to me.

Hello’s were exchanged and when the words “You buy

me drink Mister” were uttered, I had the wallet, which

was uncomfortably jammed in the back pocked, out

faster than any Avenue Range hotdog with cheese.

After a drink or three, I found that this little princess’

name was Mi Ling. Putting her small hand on my

well muscled thigh, Mi informed me that she would

“love me long time”. I was immediately suspicious of

this, as my previous “love me long time” had ended in

divorce after 15 years.

The thought of arriving back at Avenue with Mi on my

arm, however, did have some appeal and further in-

formation was sought. By this stage, the hand had

progressed to an uncomfortable position, and an an-

noying twitch in my left eye that I had overcome years

ago, suddenly re-emerged.

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From page 4

I was born with this twitch, but by watching the roost-

ers chase hens in the back yard and catch them, I

was able to control it as a young man. Of all places

for it to reappear when near to finding a new partner,

the darn thing had to pop-up again.

Mi quietly said, “me love you long time for one hun-

dred U.S. dollar”. This seemed strange to me, as I’m

sure that I had spent more on my previous wife over a

period of 15 years. Being the bargain hunter I am,

and smelling an absolute bargain of a lifetime, I de-

cided to offer her $AU30, a good rate even if she only

lasted ten years.

Mi took immediate offence to this and blurted out,

“What wrong? You no like woman?” It was my turn to

be offended, and I bellowed a trite too loud, “My God

woman, I’ve sired three wonderful children in a lustful

relationship with my previous marriage partner. If

that’s not proof enough of my ability in the bedroom,

I’ll call Phuc and be off!”

AVENUE BOOK REVIEW continued

Unfortunately, by this stage,

my loud statement had everyone in

the packed bar staring at us, and wait- e d

for further clarification.

I slowly faced the crowd, downed my remaining drink

and removed Mi’s grasp. All this while twitching furi-

ously in the left eye. As casual as is possible in a

hostile environment, I looked everyone in the eye and

blurted out, “Mi, Phuc and I don’t seem to be compat-

ible. Thank you for the lovely evening”, and left.

As you can see, McGurk’s work is incredible and that

is only one chapter. I’m sure that critics will love this

latest book, and he will be placed back into the liter-

ary circles where he belongs.

Good Luck Alan!

♥ Samantha

JOKE OF THE DAY

A gynaecologist had become fed up with malpractice

insurance and was on the verge of being burned out.

Hoping to try another career where skilful hands

would be beneficial, he decided to change careers

and become a mechanic.

He found out from the local technical college what

was involved, signed up for evening classes, attended

diligently, and learned all he could.

When the time for the practical exam approached, the

gynaecologist prepared carefully for weeks, and com-

pleted the exam with tremendous skill.

When the results came back, he was surprised to find

that he had obtained a score of 150%. Fearing an

error, he called the instructor, saying "I don't want to

appear ungrateful for such an outstanding result, but

I wondered if there had been an error needed adjust-

ing."

The instructor said, "During the exam, you took the

engine apart perfectly, which was worth 50% of the

total mark. You put the engine back together again

perfectly, which is also worth 50% of the mark."

The instructor went on to say, "I gave you an extra

50% because you managed to do it all

through the muffler.

Page 6 The Avenue Ranger

Today I swapped the tea for a glass of coke while having a chat to local identity, Johnny Rivett, who always has a willing nature and smile to match. KH You are a community minded person, how long have you been deliv-

ering the weekend papers? JR I took over from Uncle Stan Hocking about 10 years ago. KH I hear that you are very good at figures? JR I enjoy counting out sheep at shearing, marking or drenching

time and also help out at sheep dog trails. KH What is your favorite sport? JR I enjoy all sports. I play lawn bowls, but I love The Crows and Sturt. KH If you were to travel where would you like to go? JR Back to England and visit my Grandmothers home town. While I’m there I would like to see Aus-

tralia take on England in Cricket, and then catch Lleyton Hewitt winning the Wimbledon Crown. KH If you could turn back time what would you do? JR Go and watch Sir Donald Bradman play cricket. KH When did you last see the Crows play? JR Last season, but not only did we loose to Hawthorne but the bus broke down on the way home. KH What did mum tell you that you have remembered when you were little? JR If I get lost to find a policeman. KH Didn’t you get lost in Melbourne, what did you do? JR I went and saw Crows at the MCG. That night Kangaroos were taking on the Lions at the new

Colonial Stadium (Telstra Dome), so I followed the crowd and got there, but I got lost on the way back. So I found a policeman and he told me how to get back to my hotel.

KH Favourite Food? JR Chops and Veggies and I am a bit partial to chocolate. (Aren’t we all) KH Fav Music JR Country & Western, I went to see Lee Kernagan at the Great Southern Muster and I thought he

was terrific. It was a nice surprise to see Tanya Kernagan and James Blundel. KR What are you up to next Johnny? JR Well I am going to see Momma Mia again in Adelaide. I saw it in Melbourne. KH What would you like for Christmas? JR Doesn’t matter, anything.

Thanks Johnny and if there is any one who loses their place with the day time soaps see Johnny…He’s Your Man!

SHARING THE COKE with Karena Higgins

John Rivett at the Avenue Store

Issue 7 Page 7

ThE RoViNg EyE !

IT’S A SHOCKING THING

A local cattleman thought he’d go and do some solo

fence maintenance down the backend of the proper-

ty one wet wintry day.

He was bending down pulling some wire with his pli-

ers, when the next thing he knew, he was on his

backside about 2 meters from the fence, staring at

the cloudy sky.

When he finally got his wits about him, he realised

he’d blacked-out from about 4 Volts received direct

to the head from the electric wire.

Nothing like a bit of Electric Shock Therapy to cure

those winter blues!

BURN, BABY, BURN

You may have seen the CFS slogan: “It takes one

spark to destroy a park” - well, maybe it should read:

“It takes one spark to destroy the good old trusty

Chamberlain”.

A local farm-girl was mowing some hay at Avenue,

when she noticed a little smoke coming from the

tractor … which rather quickly turned to flames.

With no other option, she gathered her prized pos-

sessions from the cab, and fled, only to watch the

old Chamberlain go up in flames.

There’s talk that the person in question had been

talking a lot lately, about new modern tractors with

“air-conditioned cabs”. Hmmm…..

NOT-SO-GREEN THUMB

There’s a lot to be said about the Agricultural teach-

ings at the Lucindale Area School.

One young school leaver, working locally to earn

some $$$’s before starting Uni next year, (and fortu-

nately his chosen course is not in the ag industry),

was asked to spray some weeds around the house

and sheds.

Over the following week, his employers noticed that

he’d done an excellent job, as they watched the

weeds wither and die, one by one. And then, with

alarm, they also started to watch young healthy 5ft

trees wither and die, one by one. Apparently they

are still counting the toll.

Every saying has its origins, so when you hear that

something has been “michaeled” or “miked”, you’ll

know the truth of where this one started!

Quote of the day: “One good turn gets most of the blankets!”

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Page 8 The Avenue Ranger

X-Man So Meredith, now we have the chooks settled (????), what a lot of people would like to know, in- cluding myself, is what was it that first attracted you to Trev way back then?

Meredith Must have been his charm and good looks! But thinking about that again, it must have been something else! X-Man Oh, because some people say that you picked him up at Trev’s Bargains - and that the mould was broken before they made him. So what attracts you now?

Meredith Definitely not the first answer. Well …… stuffed if I know! The food’s good …. can’t think of anything else. X-Man Let us all in on how Trev popped the big question?

Meredith He never did. No romantic stuff - still waiting for that. He said something like, “How’s about we get married? Nothing better to do.” X-Man You’re known as one of the highly renowned Avenue CFS vets, what’s your biggest highlight on the CFS truck - since I don’t usually see you at A.J.’s ‘debriefings’ afterwards?

Meredith Would have to be the training day with Chaz Gilkes. It was fantastic! I had a ball, but I real- ise now that I should’ve been serious. By the way, who’s A.J.? X-Man Humans often show strong animal characteristics - what animals would you describe yourself and Trevor as?

Meredith Trevor thinks he’s a pussy cat and I’m a lion. I disagree. I think I’m similar to a dog - faithful, loving, affectionate and hard-working. X-Man Can you describe to us, in detail, what you’d do if you won X-lotto tomorrow?

Meredith Buy ‘Nyara’!! New cars - kids etc. Travel. Sure I could think of more!!! The Flying Doctors. X-Man When people reach your age, Meredith, they often reflect on missed opportunities and regrets. Apart from the obvious, what are some of yours?

Meredith Well, I did all my travelling when I was younger, so I have no regrets there. But one thing that I do regret would have to be not going to New Zealand when I had a job offer. BIG MISTAKE! Guess who stopped that? Must have been LOVE! X-Man People often say that they can relate to a song, what song do you feel you relate to, and please ex plain to us why?

Meredith I don’t relate to any specific song, but Country music brings back memories of the pre-Trevor days …. bonfires…...guitar…..singing ….. BUNDY! X-Man We’ve all heard how Trevor’s a good cook - so if he were to knock-up a romantic meal, who would you invite and what would you ask Trev to cook?

Meredith A five course seafood picnic with Country music and ADAM BRAND! X-Man Seriously now, we all know that you’re not scared of the hard yakka, Meredith, so what do you like to do in your spare time?

Meredith Spare time??? Gardening and horse riding.

TALKIN’ TO THE GIRLS by the “X-Man”

After a quick dash down to the chook pen to catch a rooster for Meredith Pomery’s lonely girls (and I don’t mean Melis-sa and Megan!), I was off to the Pom’s with what I thought was one really good looking Cock-a-doodle-doo.

Well Meredith, it’s been great to catch up with you for a chat. There’s a bit of commotion going on outside. Either the fox has got back amongst the chooks, or the new rooster is starting to get to know the girls!

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YOUR XMAS STAR GUIDE

by Crystal Ballz ARIES: March 21 - April 20 It is often said that a mind is a terrible thing to lose, but

in your case, yours would have been a terrible thing to keep! Have a Merry Xmas any-

way!!

TAURUS: April 21 - May 20 There will be great joy for you this Xmas. You will get a

really good deal on a new set of wheels. You may have to pay extra for assembly as

push bikes are hard to put together.

GEMINI: May 21 - June 20 You don’t get out much these days, nor do you have

many friends, so take the time this Xmas to entertain the voices in your head.

CANCER: June 21 - July 22 Still trying to get rid of last year’s useless Xmas present?

Your friends are usually pretty gullible, try them first. Just hope they didn’t give it to

you first!

LEO: July 23 - Aug 23 Be ready for an exciting new change to happen in your life this

Xmas. It may be a new romance, a holiday, or even money coming your way. But

then again, I told you that last year, didn’t I?

VIRGO: Aug 24—Sept 23 The only way your love life will improve this Xmas, is if you

dial 1902 225 615. Go on, take a chance. Guaranteed to please.

LIBRA: Sept 24 - Oct 22 A mysterious and exciting person was to enter your life this

Xmas. Unfortunately, Virgo got to them first by dialing their 1902 work number.

SCORPIO: Oct 23 - Nov 21 You can do no wrong. This Xmas everyone wants to

know you. The R.B.T. Cops, the Speed Cops, the Drug Squad …..

SAGITTARIUS: Nov 22 – Dec 21 You will meet your soul mate at this year’s Xmas

party. Bet you didn’t know you were gay!!!!!

CAPRICORN: Dec 22 - Jan 20 Be brave this Xmas. Ask Grandma to keep her teeth

in her mouth and tongue out of yours when she gives you a Xmas kiss.

AQUARIUS: Jan 21 - Feb 19 Have you got all your Xmas decorations and lights up

yet? Are they bigger and better than the neighbours? That’s the main thing, isn’t it?

PISCES: Feb 20 - March 20 You want to be the life of the party again this Xmas, but

after last year’s effort, your invitation could be a long time coming.

Page 10

REAL WOMEN:

Go to the bakery - they'll even decorate it for you!

LADIES:

Brush some beaten egg white over pie crust be-

fore baking to yield a beautiful glossy finish.

REAL WOMEN:

Woolies frozen pie directions do not include

brushing egg whites over the crust, so I just don't

do it.

LADIES:

If you have a problem opening jars, try using latex

dishwashing gloves. They give a non slip grip that

makes opening jars easy.

REAL WOMEN:

Go ask the very cute neighbour to do it.

And finally the most important tip....

LADIES:

Don't throw out all that left-over wine. Freeze into

ice cubes for future use in casseroles and sauces.

REAL WOMEN:

Left-over

wine????

LADIES:

If you accidentally over-salt a dish while it's still

cooking, drop in a peeled potato and it will absorb

the excess salt for an instant "fix-me-up."

REAL WOMEN:

If you over-salt a dish while you are cooking, that's

too damn bad. Please recite with me the Real

Women's motto: "I made it and you will eat it and I

don't care how bad it tastes."

LADIES:

Cure for headaches: Take a lime, cut it in half and

rub it on your forehead. The throbbing will go

away.

REAL WOMEN:

Take a lime, mix it with tequila, chill and drink. You

might still have the headache, but who cares?

LADIES:

Stuff a miniature marshmallow in the bottom of a

sugar cone to prevent ice cream drips.

REAL WOMEN:

Just suck the ice cream out of the bottom of the

cone, for Pete's sake. You are probably lying on

the couch, with your feet up, eating it anyway.

LADIES:

To keep potatoes from budding, place an apple in

the bag with the potatoes.

REAL WOMEN:

Buy boxed mashed potato mix and keep it in the

pantry for up to a year.

LADIES:

When a cake recipe calls for flouring the baking

pan, use a bit of the dry cake mix instead and

there won't be any white mess on the outside of

the cake.

LADY versus REAL WOMAN

Famous Quote: “Age is a very high price to pay for maturity”

STOP PRESS

Big developments coming to Avenue

Range.

See next issue of the Avenue Ranger

for all the details.

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CHRISTMAS FIND-A-WORD

by Nicole Miller

D E C O R A T I O N S B O J A F

C A R D S G A T A B P E P M B A

O E R F K S R R S H O L L Y P T

S F Z M Q O E E P N R V M J L H

T X Q I A A I E E O K E P T K E

U X C S P O N W Q N E S R I J R

M J T T E U D R F U Y N V U Q C

E U R L H J E E C A R O L S O H

A W K E E C E S H W M E R I T R

E F G T D S R F R S J I K L O I

G R J O K D N E I V W C L B M S

E I Q E G F D I S B O R U Y E T

C E I E K E J Q T U N U N F T M

X N U P R E S E N T S R C G I A

B D A O I O G B H H N V H A H S

Q S A N T A C L A U S W Y S W L

Words Cards Carols Christ Costume Decorations Elves Family Father Christmas

Friends Green Holly Lunch Mistletoe Pork Presents Red Reindeer Roast Santa Claus

Snow Suit Tinsel Tree White

JUNIOR RANGERS

by Nicole Miller

Q: What is the soft stuff between shark’’s teeth? A: Slow Swimmers

Q: What’s the difference between broccoli and boogers? A: Kids don’t like to eat broccoli

Q: What’s another name for a snail? A: A booger in a crash helmet

Q: What’s the last thing that goes through a bugs

mind when it hits the windscreen?

A: His bottom

1. buckle

2. spots on present

3. mouth

4. glove

5. band on hat

6. ribbon on present

7. eye brows

8. crease on trouser leg

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