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The Saint
Valentine’s Day Massacre By Dani Zinnel What are you doing on Valentine’s Day? Going on a date? Eating Candy? Watching a romantic movie by yourself wishing you had someone to watch it with you? Well at least you are not having surgery on Valentine’s Day. Good thing Mr. Hyvari doesn’t have a girlfriend. Mr. Hyvari has two tears in his right knee menicus cartilage. They have to trim both tears and scrape arthritis of the back of his knee cap. He will not have to stay in the hospital. Mr. Hyvari is having outpatient treatment so he can go home right after the procedure is done. He should only be down for about 4 to 5 days unless the doctor says his knee is worse than he thought when he goes to do the procedure. The procedure Mr. Hyvari will be getting is called an arthroscopy. According to Wikipedia.com an arthroscopy is “a minimally invasive surgical procedure in which an examination and sometimes treatment of damage of the interior of a joint is performed using an arthroscope, a type of endoscope that is inserted into the joint through a small incision.” Arthoscopic are done to evaluate or to treat orthopedic problems such as torn floating cartilage, torn surface cartilage, etc. (Continued à) |
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things can happen on Valentine’s Day Hyvari knows for sure that he will be gone from Thursday the 14th to Tuesday the 19th with the possibility of additional days needed for healing. Hyvari says he would much rather be here with us than have his surgery. Well, I know we all hope Hyvari comes out of this okay and that nothing major turns up. I can speak for all of us when I say we are gonna miss him during his hopefully short absence. |
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What I
like about Valentines Day By Tobby Valentine’s Day is the best time of the month of February because everyone is filled with the chocolate covered hearts that have been given. Cupid is a real open person who wears nothing but a diaper and carries around a bow. I mean, come on, put on some cloths! But then again, maybe he’s not real so I can’t say any of this The most fun
thing about this is that Cupid We all celebrate Valentine’s Day on the 14th of this month and that’s when all the guys have to buy their women some chocolates, flowers or even worse, jewelry. But for people who are single, you can just sit back and smile at your friends while they try and please their girlfriends. My favorite thing to do on Valentine’s Dayis is to eat cookies or chocolate. But other than that it’s my time of the month to be happy. My family doesn’t really care about Valentine’s Day but my mom sure can cook a good meal. She makes the best chicken ever on Valentine’s Day. But really, Valentine’s Day is a day where all problems should be left behind. Just enjoy the moment you have with someone. It doesn’t have to be your girlfriend or boyfriend. It’s just spending time with someone who listens. That’s what I really think about Valentines Day. |
Valentines
Day Love By Paul Severance On wings of love my heart soars It flies through the room And over the floor It flew out my window to see your face It heard your voice And it started to race For your heart It wished to embrace When you’re around The day feels light The powers over the night The snow on the ground Is cold and wet But what I say You can bet That it’s true That I love you And the last thing I say Is Happy Valentines Day
Animations by animationlibrary.com |
supposedly
shoots arrows at people and your supposed
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The meanings of
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White
roses represent innocence and purity.
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© Roses are ten bucks a piece. © You have to buy a second box of heart shaped candy, because you ate the first. © You are surrounded by so much pink you could vomit. © A diamond is your girl’s best friend. © Nery’s pink-ruffle thong is showing. © Your girl is bugging you about getting gifts. © It is February 14th…Duh! © Around every corner people are hugging and making out…yuck! © Jimmy is super broke from buying all his “girls” gifts ©
Mr. Knapp calls in sick to go see ©
© Every restaurant is booked solid. © Girls are all of a sudden young enough to get teddy bears. © Every guy in town is rushing to Wal-Mart to get anything with a heart on it. © Your boyfriend is in jail because he robbed a floral shop. © Single people all over town are crying in their Whoppers. © Mr. Strouth has to spend the night in his classroom because he forgot his wife’s gift. © There is a floral delivery van on every corner. © Your homework is printed on pink paper. © It is okay to buy someone some underwear. |
Have a Happy Valentine’s Day By Tammy Jimenez
The holiday is named after an early Christian martyr named Valentine. The day was later mentioned by Geoffrey Chaucer in a Middle Ages poem, and Valentine’s Day became associated with the Medieval tradition of courtly love. To me I think Valentine’s Day is a time for people to spend time with their family and their loved ones. To some other people it’s a time for gifts and to do special things for girlfriends, wives, husbands, boyfriends, or others who are special to you.
I think Valentine’s Day is a really nice time to spend time with the ones you love or really care about. My son and I had to get his Valentine’s Cards for his class ready, so the day became a time I was able to do something with someone I love. So I hope this Valentine’s Day is a special day that you spend with someone you care for and love. |
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to you? By Tasha Brissom St Valentine’s Day is on February 14th. It is traditionally a day about lovers showing how much they love each other by sending cards, flowers, or giving boxes of chocolate. Some people like to send anonymous love notes to each other on this joyous holiday. Here are my thoughts about Valentine’s Day. What do I want for Valentine’s Day? I think it would be nice to get some flowers. I don’t think it would be bad to get some love notes. It would also be nice to be taken out to dinner at a nice restaurant, but it’s not like that’s going to happen. So I’ll just take it as it comes… Mr. Hyvari hates Valentine’s Day. He thinks it’s a retail sport created by the flower and diamond industries and would never buy the over-priced flowers for women. Paula says it’s just another day in February. She says your significant other should be treated special all year, not just on that one day. (Continued à) |
Mr. Lowry said it gives people a reason to send cards and flowers. It also reminds men they have to be sweet to their women once in a while. Mrs. Schreiber expressed that it was a great holiday. She also states that it’s a nice way to show someone you care. Mrs. Lowe has a very negative opinion about Valentine’s Day. She says she hates the holiday and that it’s lame. Mrs. Mosher’s take on Valentine’s Day is that she likes the holiday and that she and her husband usually go out to eat. Mr. Knapp loves Valentine’s Day. He talked about how he remembered receiving Valentines as a kid. Mr. Strouth likes Valentine’s Day. He says that he doesn’t think it’s a big deal but he doesn’t have any problems with it. Barb loves Valentine’s Day, but she thinks it should be 365 days of the year. |
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By Paul Martinez Aries March 21-April 19-: MONEY IS TO BE MADE FOR YOU TODAY! Take any extra job that you see, it will pay off in a big way. There might be some potential love at your doorstep. Taurus April 20- May 20-: You might feel as if you are being used today, don’t take it personally. When the day is over you will realize that you are loved and appreciated. Gemini May 21- June 20-: It’s up to you to challenge yourself . If you have something on your mind, today is the day to do it. Love is in the air for you. Cancer June 21- July 22-: If you see someone who is alone and nobody is talking to them, lend a hand and let them know everything is going to be alright. You are the hero today. Leo July 23-Aug 22-: Travel today. Go out and meet new people. There are business opportunities heading your way if you are outgoing. (Continued à) |
Virgo Aug 23- Sept 22-: You know what you want in life. When times get rough, just remember why you want what it is that you want. When all is said and done and you get what you desire. Libra Sept 23- Oct 22 -: Keep your friends close and your enemies closer. One of your friends knows something is up and can prevent something from happening. Make sure you are alert. Scorpio Oct 23- Nov 21-: You can’t afford any mistakes right now. Rely on experience and it will steer you in the right direction. People are depending on you to come through. If you have to, ask for advice. Sagittarius Nov. 22- Dec 21 -: Don’t be fooled by others today. Think outside the box today and everything will be just fine. Make a couple changes around the house to keep things fresh. Capricorn Dec.22- Jan.19 -: Make a few changes before the day ends. Love is in the stars. With a little flirting you can have a passionate evening. But don’t try too hard! Aquarius Jan.20- Feb.18 -: Your helpful attitude will be what gets you ahead. Originality will be the key to grabbing attention. Stay Positive, be original, and keep it fresh. Pisces Feb.19-March.20-: Be the inventor and the Explorer. You are original and a good helper. Follow through with plans and people will think more highly of you. |
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