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A musical celebration of the Christmas season held an audience captive at the 100 Mile House Elementary School Christmas concert on Dec. 19.

Kiera Park was a member of a group performance sung in French by the primary classes of Mme. Marnie Tarves and Mme. Nicole Ross.

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Fast bytes Lone Butte HaLL HeLp The Cariboo Regional District has granted up to $10,000 for energy efficiency upgrades to the Lone Butte Community Hall.

The hall’s electric infrared heating system will be replaced with 95 per cent efficient gas infrared heaters.

Lone Butte Horse Lake Community Association president Heather Nelson says the group is looking forward to replacing the old, antiquated heating system.

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Royal Canadian Legion Branch #260 – 100 Mile House past president Bev Torrance and president Gordon Martin, right, presented Legion member Gillis Bailey with his Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal during a ceremony on Dec. 15.

Bailey received Diamond Jubilee Medal Sailing has played a large role in his life since his Navy days

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108 Mile Ranch resident Gillis Bailey received a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal during a ceremony at The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #260 – 100 Mile House on Dec. 15.

The medal commemorates the 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s accession to the British throne and it honours the significant achievements and contributions of Canadians.

Legion president Gordon Martin and past president Bev Torrance performed the ceremony, as they read out a letter from the Vancouver Naval Veterans Association, which nominated Gillis for the medal, and two documents from Governor

General of Canada David Johnston.

Gordon then pinned the medal on Gillis who was obviously surprised by the presentation. He was at a loss for words, but did say, “Thanks,” as he smiled and walked through crowd, accepting handshakes and congratulatory greetings.

Born in Kelowna and raised in Vancouver, Gillis served with the Royal Canadian Navy Volunteer Reserve from 1943 to ‘45.

He served a couple of months in Vancouver and another few months in Stadacona, Halifax before shipping off to Europe.

Gillis was a seaman on a Corvette and patrolled the waters of England, Scotland and Ireland looking for German subs prior to D Day. He notes the subs were a very dangerous

force at that time.

“We were just antagonizing the German subs, and just wishing they would come out and have a fight.”

After that tour, he went back to civilian life and back to his job at Buckerfields in Vancouver.

Eventually, he moved to Kelowna in 1946 and joined BC Ferries and plied the waters from Kelowna to Westbank. Gillis worked in the engine room as a mechanic, and got an engineer’s certificate, which involved some “tough” schooling.

Once he got his engineer’s certificate, he transferred to the Arrow Lakes and spent about 11 years with the inland ferries before getting on with the tug boats in Vancouver.

He worked up and down the British Columbia and Alaskan coasts.

“The reason I had to follow the sea for a living was because of a lack of education. I quit school [after Grade 8] and had to go to work when I was 15 years old.”

After spending 16 years on the tugs, Gillis went into the motel business in Wells [Hub Motel] for another 16 years.

With Barkerville starting to gain more attention with tourists, he says they relied on tourism to keep the business going.

After retiring, he moved to the 108 Mile Ranch and has been living there for the past 14 years. He has a lot of friends at the Legion and says the Branch #260 is the best one he’s ever been in. After the interview, Gillis wandered off to chat with his buddies and show them his medal.

Trustees to begin school options debate Complaint filed to ombudsperson by disgruntled groups

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School District #27 (SD27) chair Will Van Osch says now that the board has released its summary of the public consultation results for its Initial Options Report (IOR), it can move forward with the trustees’

debates and decisions.

The summary is 268 pages long, and while the full report consists of approximately 1,500 pages, it includes some confidential information, such as staff comments.

“It has all the relevant information, but it doesn’t have the information that’s really only for the board’s eyes,” Van Osch explains.

He adds the summary is also more practical for parents to review, either online or read at the school, than the massive report.

Meanwhile, the Kwaleen Parent Advisory Council (KPAC) and Russet Bluff Community Association (RBCA), both in Williams Lake, have filed a complaint with the Office of the Ombudsperson about

the community engagement process surrounding the IOR. The board’s proposal to close Kwaleen Elementary School is noted as a specific concern.

In a related release, RBCA representative Kirk Dressler says his objections posed to Ombudsperson Continued on A6

Feds Fund events The federal government’s Inter-Action Multicultural Events program offers up to $15,000 to fund community-based events fostering intercultural/ interfaith understanding, civic memory, and pride and respect for core democratic values.

The primary intention is to create concrete opportunities for interaction among cultural and faith communities.

Events should be intended for and open to all Canadians.

Applications are accepted year-round, and details are online at www.cic.gc.ca/ english/multi culturalism/funding/ events.asp.

InItIaL sCHooL optIons The board of School District #27 released a summary document (268 pages) on Dec. 11 of the public input received during its Initial Options Report consultation process.

While this documentation is only a summary, the full report is about 1,500 pages and includes confidential, closed items.

The summary can be viewed at any school, or online at www. sd27.bc.ca.

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Marilyn Buyar, left, conducted Eclectica Community Choir at the Winter Joy concert presented by the choir and Adult Community Concert Band in support of 100 Mile House Food Bank Society, Dec. 9. The event, held at Martin Exeter Hall, raised $2,600 for the food bank, which came as donations from those who came to enjoy the concert. It is the highest amount that has been collected to date at the annual event. The musical gift to the community featured a wide array of Christmas songs and even had the audience joining in at times during the performance.

New satellite business rezoning application approved Rezoning process expedited and completed in 15 days

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A rezoning application for a satellite television and Internet service provider(CanCom Electronics) on Taylor Avenue was completed in a mere 15 days, as it was processed by the District of 100 Mile House.

100 Mile Mayor Mitch Campsall says the rezoning went extremely well thanks to the co-operation of all involved, especially the local office of the Ministry of Transportations and Infrastructure (MOTI).

“Normally, this is a four- to six-month process for a bigger city but we were able to get it done in three weeks, which is absolutely unheard of. But, again, if we didn’t have [MOTI] working with us, it wouldn’t be done until after Christmas.”

The bylaw amendment received first and second reading at a special council meeting Dec. 3, and the application is site-specific for a property at #3 - 378 Taylor Ave. (beside Pizza Man).

The property is currently designated as Commercial Vehicle oriented in the Official Community Plan, and zoned Tourist Commercial (C-2).

The amendment was “Principal Permitted Uses - Site Specific” that included “business office for the purpose pf satellite TV and Internet services” on the specific lot number.

In a memo to council, District planner Joanne Doddridge noted office uses are generally directed downtown, but the Taylor Avenue location is not suited to certain commercial vehicle traffic, so it may be consistent with office use.

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The business orientation toward the retail sale of services, rather than of products, is not anticipated to bring significant traffic volume, she added.

The Dec. 3 meeting was called prior to receiving approval from various agencies, municipal departments and MOTI in order to expedite the process.

After advertising the application and notifying adjacent property owners, a public hearing was held on Dec. 17, but there was no public opposition to the amendment.

Council passed third

reading, and then sent the bylaw to MOTI for approval.

After getting approval from the ministry, council adopted the bylaw at noon on Dec. 18.

Campsall noted all of the agency work well together to move things through the system as quickly as possible.

“Everybody is working hard to get businesses in town because we need them.

We’ve lost a couple of businesses and we’ve getting a couple. People need to know 100 Mile House is open for business.”

K a m l o o p s Thompson-Cariboo MP Cathy McLeod says it was a “very, very busy” legislative agenda in Ottawa, as the end of the current parliamentary session wraps up the Conservatives’ first full year as a majority government.

Parliament’s focus has been on the economy and jobs, as well as “watching what’s happening in the world” in terms of the fragile situation in both the United States and Europe, she adds.

“I think it was a productive session with 35 pieces of legislation that should have royal assent by year end.”

“The economy to me is a really huge and important issue right now. Since July 2009, there are 880,000 net new jobs in Canada, which is a tremendous recovery from our recession. And, most of these jobs are full time in the private sector.”

McLeod says it’s also “important” for Canadians to understand the net debtto-GDP [gross domestic product] is the lowest in the G7 countries.

“We’re certainly in a very good position in terms of any other countries.”

However, McLeod reiterated her government’s plan to get back to a balanced budget

in its “medium term” in Parliament [ending November 2015], which the MP says she is confident will happen “given no sort of catastrophic happenings or shakes” to the economy.

“Of course, we watch what’s happening in Europe and we continue to watch what’s happening in terms of the U.S. fiscal cliff [potential economic effects from a U.S. deficit reduction].”

The economy and issues around immigration are both “absolutely critical” issues, she adds.

“I think we’re making many common sense and practical changes to our immigration system.”

These include considering job shortages and skilled workers in Canada, and trying to focus immigration on this country’s actual needs.

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Province invests $1 million in fire inspections

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The province has a new plan and funding in place to improve fire code compliance, and many fire chiefs are awaiting details on how it will roll out.

While municipalities are assigned responsibility for fire code inspections under the Fire Services Act, the provincial government reports a closer examination following recent tragic explosions at British Columbia sawmills reportedly revealed “gaps” related to inspections and jurisdictions.

100 Mile House FireRescue chief Darrell

Blades says the creation of the Fire Inspection and Prevention Initiative (FIPI) might be a positive move, if the funding benefits fire departments in the performance of BC Fire Code compliance inspections.

WorkSafeBC will invest $1 million over two years in an effort to reduce the fire risk to workers in industrial operations, and to improve company compliance.

Blades, who is a member of the Fire Chiefs’ Association of British Columbia (FCABC), explains the group’s main question is “who is the million

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tions at the mills in 100 Mile House, so he’s confident they comply with fire code documentation requirements.

“Our concern from the fire service is we don’t have the expertise to inspect those types of [high-risk] facilities, so we can use the training.”

A lot of the highrisk facility inspections relate to engineered systems, but the fire chiefs and crew can only walk through, look at their set up and then make suggestions and give pointers, he explains.

“If you have one or two mills that you inspect once a year, you’re not going to become an expert at inspecting them.

“I’m hoping some of that some of that money is going to be allocated to local fire prevention staff throughout the province, and maybe we’ll get to take some additional courses.”

He adds FCABC is working with WorkSafe BC and the BCSA, and it expects to have these answers early in the new year.

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“If it’s being spent on local fire departments to apply for more training for the guys doing inspections, then it makes sense.

“Or, is it is only going to be spent on WorkSafe BC and B.C. Safety Authority (BCSA) people? Because if that is happening, then we’re not improving anything.”

The provincial government states this new funding is based on its belief that small municipalities “often lack the expertise and resources to conduct inspections at high-risk industrial operations under the BC Fire Code,” and to improve awareness of employers’ fire safety obligations.

However, Blades says WorkSafeBC inspectors and BCSA safety officers are currently not qualified or mandated to conduct municipal fire code inspections, as these inspections are done by the local fire department, when one exists.

He notes the site inspections are “nothing new,” and facility owners already know they are accountable.

“The first line of the fire code and the building code is, as a building owner you are responsible to maintain your building.”

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The Resource and Special Needs programs at 100 Mile House Junior Secondary School will benefit from money raised in the raffling off of a beautiful gingerbread house crafted by program staff, Glenda Powers, left, and Joan Horiachka.

British Columbia’s Grade 4 students are among the world’s top readers at their grade level and had the highest average score in Canada, according to a just-released international report.

In 2011, 45 countries and nine Canadian provinces participated in the Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS), one of the world’s most influential global assessments of reading literacy among young students.

B.C. students performed very well in PIRLS, achieving an average score significantly above both the international and Canadian averages. B.C. was recognized as one of the top 7 jurisdictions in the world.

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Kim Carter include the IOR process was not “procedurally or administratively fair.”

“The board has failed to adopt policy with respect to school closures to give clarity as to how it selects schools for closure, and what the specific processes for consultation and engagement are with respect to closures.”

Dressler also cites the trustees’ failure to provide detailed financial and other information relating to the proposed closures, and its refusal to disclose any details about other options that might negate the need for school closures.

“Significantly, the board has also failed to engage groups that have a right to be involved in the consultation process.”

In the same release, KPAC president Katie Dyck states the school district needs to know its parents will “not tolerate unfairness.”

Van Osch says it’s everyone’s right to appeal to the ombudsperson if they feel an injustice was done.

“I guess they just feel somehow that the process hasn’t been what they wanted, and are appealing to the ombudsperson to have a look at [it].

“It’s a bit odd because the process isn’t completed yet, but ... I’m not too worried about it at all. We’ll just see what happens.”

Trustees will now put forward motions for staff to “delve into things a little bit deeper,” he explains, and will consider researching the viability of some options presented by

the public at the consultation forums.

Van Osch says these may be new ideas, or perhaps those that could be partially implemented.

provides participating countries and jurisdictions with comparative international information on how well students can read after four years of elementary school. Grade 4 was chosen for the study because it marks the transition point at which students already have learned to read and are now using reading to learn.

While her school did not directly participate in PIRLS, 100 Mile House Elementary School principal Donna Rodger says its reading and writing programs and curriculum are going strong, and she’s pleased to hear B.C.’s young students scored so highly.

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tastic. We work really hard with our early learning programs, and I think it’s showing those programs are making a difference for children.”

She notes 100 Mile Elementary is the only school in School District #27’s South End that participated in the Changing Results for Young Readers program to improve literacy skills.

Rodger explains the focus is on Grade 1 students, and involves older students as “buddy readers.”

“We have contacts in the Ministry of Education that come up seven times a year and our school-based literacy team works with them to improve literacy for early learners.”

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“It sounds like you have been thinking about Santa a lot.”

Emilee nodded. “And what about the houses that don’t have chimneys? How does Santa get in those houses?”

“Maybe he has a special key that can open any door.”

“Yeah, maybe, but wouldn’t Santa get really dirty going down the chimneys? Wouldn’t he leave dirty footprints on the floor?”

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“Do you know what I think, Grandpa?”

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By Lloyd Atkins My son and daughter-in-law had more Christmas shopping to do and I volunteered to look after Emilee.

As soon as they went out the front door, my granddaughter pushed her unfinished lunch to one side and stared at me across the kitchen table.

From her expression, I knew she was organizing her thoughts about something serious.

“Grandpa, does Santa Claus really have a toy shop at the North Pole?”

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You have found favour with God

By Pastor Cameron Johnston

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he latest report from Children and Youth Representative Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond is aptly titled “Trauma, Turmoil and Tragedy.”

It’s a sad review of the lives of 89 children who harmed themselves or committed suicide, and the supports they received from the Ministry of Children and Family Development.

It’s important to learn from these cases.

But why not invest in keeping children from ending up in such desperate situations by providing community supports to help parents with their problems, so they could raise their children successfully, and addressing problems before they spiral out of control?

That’s what we do in the community social services sector.

Turpel-Lafond’s report looks at the backgrounds of the 89 children. She found family dysfunction and poverty were at the root of their troubled lives.

Half the children were

exposed to domestic violence for addiction issues, at an early age, which can workshops on parenting leave a child “with emotional skills, help with a job search pain, deep stress and or relationship problems. sometimes physical trauma,” Sometimes, the support Turpel-Lafond notes. These needs to be more extensive children don’t talk about their over a longer term. We work own problems, or learn the with parents, prospective skills to solve them. parents, young people and The mothers children facing of about threedifficulties. quarters of the It’s challenging. children had Our agencies substance-abuse – non-profit, problems. (Fathers p r i v a t e , were largely Aboriginal, absent.) large, small – The ministry’s work across the work is important province, with and difficult, and people who need Michelle the representative’s a little, or a lot, Fortin work is vital. of help to make But this report – the best of their like many others – lives. Some 64,000 should force us to look at how people work in the sector, we can help families before supported by thousands of problems are so serious that volunteers. children must be taken into It has become increasingly an imperfect, costly system of challenging because our work government care. isn’t adequately supported.

That’s our role in the Funding has been frozen, or community social services cut, as demand has increased. sector. Sometimes, the Our hard-won expertise intervention can be and innovative approaches – straightforward – counselling which could help government

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You have found favour with God! This is the good news we remember at this season each year. The heart of the Christmas story is the baby in the manger brings with him the favour of God for everyone willing to receive and accept him.

The message of the angel to Mary recorded in Luke 1:30 is encouraging, powerful and clear. While this message was revealed specifically to this amazing young woman, it is also for all mankind.

“Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favour with God.” NIV Luke 1, verse 46, New International version.

“Greetings! The Lord is with you; you are very special to him.” ERV Luke 1, verse 28 Easy-to-Read version.

Mary was favoured and given the unique blessing and responsibility of being the human connection in the birth of the one and only divine-human son of God, Jesus Christ. In accepting this profound gift and unique role among humans, Mary as a humble servant of Almighty God, became an example of how the grace of God is given to fallen human beings – simply as a free and gracious gift.

The birth, life and death of Jesus took the love of God and his affection for humans to a whole new level.

Now, every imperfect, hurting and rebellious human can hear and experience those profound words, do not be afraid, you have found favour with God. This is the gospel Jesus brought that first Christmas.

The same angel, when enlightening Joseph his fiancé is not pregnant by a man says, “What is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit … give him the name Jesus because he will save his people from their sins … they will call him Immanuel which means, “God with us.”

Matthew 1:20-23 The sin from which we need to be saved is the rebellion and separation from God that has plagued our planet with selfishness since our first parents refused to love and trust God. The good news is God loves us dearly.

He has made possible a way of escape through the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. This is what the Christmas story is all about. To miss this is to miss everything.

Intentionally invite God into your life. He will bring the joy and peace the songs of Christmas proclaim.

The gift of the season is Jesus. Through Him you have found favour with God. Receive and enjoy the gift.

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be more effective in addressing community problems – haven’t really been tapped.

All governments face pressures to deal with each emerging crisis.

But the representative’s report is a sharp reminder we need to focus much more on prevention, rather than fixing damage once it is done.

It’s important the best services and supports are available for children and youth as they face huge challenges.

It is equally – or more – important we fund and support the communitybased programs that strengthen families and keep children from needing those kinds of drastic interventions.

Michelle Fortin, executive director of Watari Youth, Family and Community Services and chair of BC Addiction Specialists and Allied Professionals, writing on behalf of the Roundtable of Provincial Social Services Organizations.

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Stephen Harper selling out Canada To the editor The way I see it, a very long time ago the Mongolians came to this country from what we now call China.

They came by way of the Bering Strait, which at that time, was a solid bridge of land. They had found a beautiful and abundant land, settled here, and eventually

became the native aboriginals of North America.

Then the Europeans arrived on the scene and decided to claim the land for themselves. They took all the most desirable and productive areas and settled in for a long stay.

There was such an abundance of resources to make money from that they decided it was a right of

the people to make as much money from these resources as anyone possibly could. They called this “capitalism.”

So, the rich got as rich as they could, as fast as they could.

However, when some people got smart (I have no idea where these folks came from) and pointed out that the resources were finite and

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May your new year be filled with love peace tolerance and joy, and by all means have a merry Christmas.

Lloyd Atkins Vernon

Drive carefully

To the editor: When any of us are driving in residential areas, please bear in mind an animal or child may dash out in front of you and be hit and killed instantly.

This happened to my dear little black cockapoodle around 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 16. The blessing that came out of it was he was killed instantly.

I miss this little fellow. He was great company and very humourous to watch him interact and play with other canines triple his size.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Margaret Findlay 108 Mile Ranch

and the circle is complete.

Perfect! At least that’s the way I need to look at it in order to not be quite so depressed by (Prime Minister Stephen) Harper’s “sell out” of our beautiful Canada.

Laurie Embree 108 Mile Ranch

Roads, streets need better plowing To the editor: Ever since the snow has come, the highways and back roads have been poorly plowed, or not even plowed.

I have seen so many people get into accidents, or have not been able to stop and have gotten into accidents.

I don’t understand the funding thing. They should have enough funds to plow the middle of the road in the middle of town. Some people have to cut into the other lane to pull into places that are across the street.

Children are starting to think it is fun to play on these piles of snow. I have always learned and will always follow safety first, and at this rate, I believe I am the only one who is following this.

People on the highways are driving either too slow or too fast, and in these conditions, the roads shouldn’t be this bad that they should have to drive slow, or they do have to drive fast to get past the slow people.

Last spring, I was walking to the store to get a bag of chips. All of a sudden a big rock hit me in the collar bone.

The other thing that should be taken into consideration is the gravel they are using. Salt or sand should be put on the roads, not gravel.

I am concerned about people’s safety this Christmas. We have had many accidents, and I don’t want to have anymore.

Please do something about the roads.

Tianna King Lac la Hache

Skating club appreciated

To the editor: We would like to thank all those who took part in the building of the Figure Skating Club Christmas Parade float and all those who participated in any way.

Volunteers are truly the backbone of any non-profit organization.

A special thanks and appreciation to all those who have come forward to teach and be program assistants to insure all who want to figure skate are given the opportunity.

Our daughter, Kathrin, looks forward to going each day to skate.

The little cost we incur for our daughter to participate is well worth the investment.

We are looking forward to what is coming in the new year.

Thanks to the 100 Mile and District Figure Skating Club. Keep up the great work you are doing.

Kelly and Ingrid Ricketts 100 Mile House

Dix seeks balance with business

DP Leader Adrian Dix has completed year-end interviews with members of the legislative press gallery. Here are highlights from my discussion with him.

TF: On the Kinder Morgan oil pipeline expansion proposal, federal NDP Leader Tom Mulcair says the federal environmental process would have to be strengthened before a project like that could get a thorough enough hearing. Do you agree?

AD: The B.C. Liberal government has signed an equivalency agreement that says the federal decision is the provincial decision on these projects. If it applies to Enbridge Northern Gateway, presumably the B.C. Liberals would apply it to Kinder Morgan.

They could have done a joint process, where [the final decision] would have gone to both cabinets. They chose instead to give up jurisdiction. They were so afraid of making any decision on Northern Gateway that they sent it over to the federal government.

So what we’ve said is within a week of coming to office, we would end that

equivalency agreement, and British Columbia employment standards every year. Labour would make decisions about both Enbridge law, every year. WorkSafeBC, every year.

Northern Gateway, which applied in May Trades and training, every year.

2010, and any other pipeline, including With respect to [accepting signed union the Kinder Morgan proposal, for which no cards for certification], it is a democratic application has been made. process the Newfoundland Obviously it would have been Conservative government just put desirable for everyone had they into place a few months ago. So chosen a true joint review, as they it’s a proposal from the labour have in Site C [dam proposed for movement and we’re looking at it.

Peace River], as they did with For most of B.C.’s modern Kemess North [rejected mine history, since the Second World expansion proposal] and other War, we’ve had that card-check cases. system in place. The question TF: You don’t want duplicated would be whether [returning to review processes here, you just that system] is a priority for this Tom want a provincial cabinet say in term in government.

Fletcher the decision?

TF: So those kinds of things will AD: That’s right. be made clear in your platform?

TF: On your relationship with AD: Absolutely. the B.C. Federation of Labour, your caucus is TF: You picked up some serious money considering a proposal that B.C. should once from the business community at a fundraiser again do away with secret ballots for union in October. Is that some kind of a record for certification. the NDP? AD: The B.C. Fed makes a case to the AD: [Laughs.] It might be a record, I don’t government on a series of issues on know. I think the business fundraiser we

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To the editor: In Canada, Christmas comes when the days are shortest and the nights darkest.

People living in our technologically sophisticated society no longer believe the Sun god must be cajoled northward to warm the bridal bed for spring. Sacrificial blood rituals have been replaced with factory-processed, cellophane-wrapped turkeys, but the time-honoured traditions of feasting and drinking continue to be enjoyed.

Canadian families have the freedom to celebrate events associated with the winter solstice in whatever manner they choose. Families in war-ravaged Syria do not.

Countless images of death and destruction have desensitized most of us to the point we barely notice their insidious little teeth gnawing away at our souls. However, a single image of violence has the potential to burrow itself into a child’s mind and spawn monsters with teeth large enough to tear down bedroom walls in the middle of the night.

Hope is rooted in the knowledge that there is not enough darkness in

“capitalism” had some rather large flaws, the rich decided it was time to cut and run.

The best money-making deal they could get came from the original ancestors of the people they had stolen the land from – so, what the heck, they took it.

Now the land is back in the hands of some rich Chinese folks

did at the Hotel Vancouver netted $350,000.

I think what it reflects is, this year I’ve had about 230 meetings with the business community. The purpose of it has been principally to build understanding, particularly on issues of skills training.

With the priority I give to skills training, I think I’m much more attuned to their concerns than the government has been.

TF: I suppose that kind of success in fundraising might make it more difficult to follow through with your pledge to ban corporate and union donations.

AD: I don’t think so. The B.C. Liberal Party has a very high level of corporate donations as a percentage of its total. We’re overwhelmingly dependent on individual donations. We get support from unions, but it’s not even close to what people would think.

TF: So you’ll campaign for that, as you have before?

AD: Yes. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews. com. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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the province City still atop Maclean’s crime ranking PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George continues to lead Maclean’s Magazine’s annual crime ranking as the country’s most dangerous city even though only one homicide was reported in the city in 2011.

Maclean’s uses data from Statistics Canada for municipal police services using the crime severity index (CSI) score for the country’s l00 largest cities of 10,000 people or more.

They take into account the rates for six crimes – homicide, sexual assault, aggravated assault, vehicle theft, robbery, and breaking and entering – then compare them to the national average, calculating the percentage difference.

Maclean’s then calculates the ratios by dividing the population by the raw number of crimes.

The crime severity index complements the traditional crime rate statistic by ranking the severity of police-reported crimes in comparison to other crimes.

Greyhound crashes on Coquihalla

MERRIT - A Greyhound bus crashed on Monday, Dec. 17, after reportedly dodging a stalled vehicle on the Coquihalla Highway, the Logan Lake RCMP said.

The bus was travelling northbound near the Helmer Road exit at about 1 a.m. when it veered off the road to the right and rolled onto its side down an embankment, police said.

No one died.

“Passengers were extracted through the front windshield as the passenger door to the bus was not accessible,” Const. Robert Drake said. “The winter conditions may have been a factor at the time.”

The highway was sporadically closed in the northbound lane so emergency crews could help the 40 passengers who were all taken to Kamloops Royal Inland Hospital.

Emergency crews from Merritt, Kamloops, Logan Lake and Ashcroft arrived to the scene in rescue vehicles.

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A Snoopy mug because she likes Snoopy. She had one and it broke. Santa will tell his elves to make it out of glass. They’ll get glass at the store but they get it for free because they’re elves.

A snow angel because she likes them and they cost a lot of money.

They’re about five feet tall and Santa would have to use his magic to make one out of snow that wouldn’t melt.

A vase with a picture of me and my brother on it with hearts around our faces. Santa will take the picture we get at the mall and glue it to the vase.

He’ll cut out hearts and colour them red and put them around our faces.

Red tulips in a glass Christmas vase because she likes flowers and they smell nice. Santa will get them from somewhere hot like Africa and he will trade them for a present.

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Fish oil supplements containing omega-3 fatty acids can lower triglycerides a type of fat in the blood. The dose is usually 4 grams per day. However, the use of fish oils to lower the risk of heart attacks doesn’t have the same proof. There are other sure ways of lowering heart attack risk: stop smoking, control blood pressure and cholesterol and regular exercise.

Abstaining from alcohol during pregnancy is one of the best ways of preventing birth defects and developmental disorders of which fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is the most severe.

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100 Mile Ranch is releasing this captured image of trespassers on ATVs and offering a reward in hopes it will prompt someone to call in with identifications. While the night-vision image is unclear, the ATVs, clothing patterns and reflective stripes, and possibly a knapsack are visible in the original photo.

open, but these two at the beginning of [December] blatantly went through the gate and didn’t have any concern for the cattle inside.

“How hard is it to close the gate?

Section 19 of the BC Livestock Act makes it a criminal offence to knowingly leave a gate open where livestock can get onto a road, he notes.

The ATVs often disturb cow-and-calve pairs, or open gates that separate

the bulls from the cows and the yearlings from the older cows, Messner says, adding he doesn’t want purebred cattle getting in with mixed breeds.

“We’d hope that if they don’t have the decency to not trespass, they’d at least have the decency to close the gate.”

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Trespassers on ATVs are becoming more and more of a nuisance at local ranches, as gates are left open allowing valuable cattle out onto the highways.

100 Mile Ranch manager Greg Messner says he captured an incident on video during which two people opened a gate, entered the property beside a “No Trespassing” sign, and then drove into the private ranch property without closing the gate.

This led to hundreds of cattle getting out onto the busy CanimHendrix Lake Road, he adds.

“Not only are they breaking the law, they are endangering people’s lives.”

Losses in cattle hit the ranchers hard too, and while beef is expensive for anybody, he adds it can be valuable breeding stock at risk in the traffic.

Messner explains a motion-activated video surveillance camera has been placed in various locations around the ranch occasionally during the past three years.

It happened to be in the right place at the right time on Dec. 2 when the recent trespassers led to cattle escaping onto the relatively high-speed, high-traffic secondary highway, so Messner contacted the RCMP. “I’ve got lots of pictures of people trespassing through the ranch and leaving gates

really having a zero-tolerance policy for people on ATVs going through the ranch.”

The camera takes more clear images in the daytime, but these drivers caught in its night-mode appear to be male, Messner notes, with one silver-coloured ATV that is possibly a 2007 to 2009 Arctic Cat, and the other a smaller, sport ATV. 100 Mile House RCMP Sgt. Don McLean confirms the incident is under investigation.

Messner is offering a reward for anyone providing information leading to charges, either by calling 100 Mile RCMP (File #2012-3740) at 250-395-2456, Messner at 250-395-2855 or the CrimeStoppers anonymous tip line (which also offers rewards) at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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Best yuletide experience Story contest senior runner-up.

By Sheila Kennedy I will always remember the Christmas my dad got up so early in the morning to surprise us children with the perfect gift – new skates and an ice rink right in our front yard.

I was always the first one up, but this morning, my dad could not wait and so he got dressed for the cold winter day and started to pack the snow to make our own rink. I was as happy as I loved to take my skates to school and skate on the ice the school would make each year for us to play hockey or just skate with our friend.

That morning I was the first one on the ice with my new white figure skates. I was trying to learn to skate backwards but I could not get it. I believe I just kept watching my dad and my brother until I mastered it.

I hated to come in, so that night my dad put a trouble light out so we could be outside as long as we wanted. The smell of the fresh air and my dad’s pipe was so strong but so relaxing to me.

As a child, I loved the smell of the fresh winter air and my dad’s pipe. When I think of great outings and family get together, I always remember those two things. Even now after

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Wow! I love Christmas holidays!

When I go snowmobiling with my Uncle Rod, we go up a big hill in front of my house. Last year, we saw cougar tracks, so we went back down the hill to the house and because it was cold out.

Then I went sledding with Sparrowhawk. When we were sliding, we kept on flipping over into the snow.

When I went inside, I had hot chocolate with marshmallows. I had fun with my Uncle snowmobiling and sliding with Sparrowhawk – it was a fun day.

Then I took a nap; it was really warm inside my house. After my nap, we played Mario on the Wii. We went back outside to make a fort out of a snow bank; it took us a couple of days to build it.

Our cats Bella, Jacob, Edward and Alice used it for a house for the winter.

We made it bigger for Jolee and me. We also went to the hill in front of my house and made a jump for when we slide.

We got really cold, so we went back inside to help put up the Christmas tree and to decorate.

The holiday continues.

many years without my dear father, I remember these things.

My dad would also get up Christmas morning and start the coffee and cook the back bacon with eggs, pancakes, toast and fried potatoes.

This was always a family tradition that my dad would do.

When I got married, my husband would start this and I found out this was his father’s role in his family.

Even though we have not done this activity ourselves, it would be nice to do this once again. I have had a lot of time to think about what was so great about this and I believe it is because of the special way my dad did this and the love he put into it.

I miss and love my dad so very much and would like to say to anyone who has a special memory to keep it near to your heart and remember the ones you have loss so long ago.

I know you have a rink all set up for me dad when, and if, it is my time to come share it with you.

Love always Daughter number 3

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Story contest youth runner-up.

By Allison Carr Mile 108 Elementary

“Mom I’m home,” said Brook as she walked through the door.

“OK sweetie, there is gingerbread on the counter if you want some,” answered her mother.

Brook walked through the kitchen,

grabbed some gingerbread and headed for the living room. As she rounded the corner, she saw what she thought was the worst thing ever, an empty living room with no Christmas tree.

“Mom, where is the tree?”

“Well, we aren’t getting gifts this year so I never got one.”

“What do you mean we aren’t getting any gifts?”

Christmas holidays

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By Tyrone Thomas Eliza Archie School

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We do so many fun things during the Christmas holidays.

After we put up our Christmas tree, we go to Aunty Reni’s house to eat. We can play outside and we can play snowball fight with the kids who come to the house.

When the dinner was done, we went to town to go shopping and I bought a new game and a super large Slurpee with Sonny. We ate Chinese Food at Blue Sky and it was so good.

When we got home, we had some turkey.

Then we went to the big hill and I went sliding into the bush and it hurt.

After that, we went to the other side of the road with my friends and we had a big snowball fight. Then we went home.

When I got home, I played my new game

that I just got with my own money, and after I was done playing my new game, I went over to my friend’s house to visit.

In the morning, my pe7e came to pick me up with my friend because my friend wanted to visit, but she stayed over at my house and we played Halo 4 and Call of Duty Black Ops 2. When we just about started the game, my brother came down to play with us and we all played.

Then we got bored and went outside to play. We went inside to have a some nice warm hot chocolate. I had the kind Rolo and my friends had the kind Coffee Crisp.

We went back outside to slide some more, but we got scared by something black running down the hill. It really scared us because we didn’t now what it was and we told one of my friend’s mom and it was still running down the hill.

We went inside to end the day and relax.

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“Your father and I never bought any gifts.”

“I hate you,” screamed Brook. “Now, there is no point of Christmas.”

Then Brook stormed out of the house, slamming the door behind her. She was very frustrated.

Brook wanted to show off any gifts she got. Now, there was nothing for her.

Brook was so frustrated that she almost stepped on someone.

“Watch it,” she screamed.

“I was just trying to get your attention,” said the man.

“Well, you certainly did,” she answered.

“Now, get out of the way!”

Brook pushed him out of the way and stormed off. She probably was out walking in frustration for hours, until she finally arrived home.

“Great, your home,” said her mom.

“What’s so great about it?”

“Well, we are going to the homeless shelter to feed the hungry,” said her mother.

“Oh great,” Brook said sarcastically.

“I expect you are on your best behaviour,” said her mother.

Then they got in the vehicle and drove to the shelter. Brook was very disgusted when she was told she had to wear an apron and serve food.

“I’m not doing that.” said Brook.

“Oh yes you are,” said her mother, as she led Brook over to the back of the table and showed her what to do.

“All you have to do is smile and scoop some mashed potatoes onto their plates.”

“Yah, ‘cause I’m in a happy mood,” said Brook sarcastically.

“Just try your best.”

“Fine!”

“The doors are opening,” said her mother.

Brook was disgusted once she realized how many people she would

be serving.

One by one, Brook shovelled mashed potatoes onto each plate. She had probably shovelled 18 people’s plates until she saw a familiar face.

The homeless guy she almost stepped on in the street.

“Um, hi,” said Brook “Hello,” said the man.

“Potatoes?” asked Brook.

“Oh yes, you would be happy to give me some potatoes wouldn’t you?” the man said, clearly emphasizing the word “give.”

“Um, yeah, I guess so” said Brook.

After she was done serving food, she thought to herself: “Is giving really what Christmas is all about. It must be.

That’s why my mom brought me here – to learn the meaning of Christmas. Christmas is about giving.”

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Is a reverse mortgage preferable over a line of credit?

A: Best suited to supplement retirement income; a reverse

mortgage allows you to access equity in your home, without making payments. The interest accumulates, and the loan is paid once you die or sell the home. A reverse mortgage lender may lend up to 40% based on your age, location, type of home whether it is in the city or rural and appraised value. In most cases, the interest rates are higher than conventional mortgage rates.

One alternative is a secured line of credit, which will give you more flexibility, and the lenders will usually lend up to 80% of the appraised value if you qualify. You may have to make the monthly interest payment, however some lines of credit will let it accumulate. In most cases the interest rate is lower, plus you have control of what you can borrow and pay back. The line of credit is the preferred choice to supplement your retirement income.

Please seek professional advice to determine if this strategy is suitable for your financial situation. All information provided is collected with care, and we are not responsible for any omissions or errors.

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Only in certain circumstances.

The only time that you can take a plate from one of your vehicles and put it on a vehicle that you are purchasing, is if you have sold the original vehicle and have a copy of the transfer form with you as proof.

Having said that, the vehicles must be the same type.

For example if you have sold a pickup and are purchasing a car, you cannot use the pickup plate on the car.

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The short answer is no; the average computer user should not use these programs to ‘tune up’ or ‘repair’ problems on their computer. If you are not sure what you are doing, you can do a great deal more harm than good. This is especially true if the tools or utilities are downloaded as freebies from the Internet. Many of these programs can install malicious third-party software along with them. Simple registry cleaners like CCleaner can be effective if you are cautious in backing up your registry prior to making changes and read through the registry lines that will be removed as part of the cleanup. If you aren’t confident in understanding these lines, then you should not proceed but should get professional help from a qualified computer technician - not your neighbour’s teenager. A regular clean-up and tune-up from Gold Rush Technologies can help keep your computer up-todate and performing fast and can help identify possible failing hardware.

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2. Avoid rollovers. That’s when your mortgage comes up for renewal and you just roll it over wtih your current lender. If you are auto-renewed at posted rates versus discounted rates, the difference can be hundreds of dollars a month.

3. Polish your credit. A low credit score can prevent you from getting the lowest mortgage rate. That’s why it’s important to have good credit behaviours, like paying your bills on time. Don’t let your credit accounts exceed 30% of the credit available.

4. Consolidate to drive down debt. If you are carrying a large amount of highinterest debt outside your mortgage, this may be the time to roll that debt into a low-rate mortgage while you can. This one, smart strategy could save you thousands in interest payments and boost your monthly cash flow.

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How do I sell a house that didn’t sell?

Second Time’s the Charm! Don’t get discouraged if your property hasn’t sold during its first appearance on the market. Your home may actually have been one of the most appealing listings of its kind—and the reasons it didn’t sell may have nothing to do with the property itself or the market. If your listing has expired, you will usually find weakness in one of the following areas: Appearance and Condition of your Property: • Take care of any general repairs needed.

• Tidy away the clutter; every room should appear neat.

• Increase brightness and warmth in your home: open curtains, turn on the lights, put out flowers, play soothing background music.

• Assess any major decorating or renovation projects that your property could be in need of.

Pricing - The market value of your home is based on the price a willing prospect will pay, as well as the price a willing seller will accept. Pricing your home too high can be as financially dangerous as pricing it too low. Keep in mind, your listing does not include the price you paid originally for your home.

Marketing and Communication - Your marketing plan begins with choosing a REALTOR® who is committed to selling your property; marketing and showcasing it in the most effective way possible.

Operating as a Team - Communication between you and your REALTOR® is essential. Your REALTOR® should listen to your needs and goals, and translate them into an active, effective home-selling strategy. Once this strategy has been put into play, you should receive detailed, up-to-date feedback on the status of the sale.

Members of the ladies’ Other Unusual Talents (OUT) group took time out from their gift giving and stealing to have a cookie exchange at their year-end party.

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Part of my neighbours’ patio is on my property. Can I make them remove it?

A: Maybe – but maybe not. A structure or fence which crosses a property boundary is called an “encroachment.” Section 36 of BC’s Property Law Act says that the offending party may be ordered to remove the encroachment - or, depending on the circumstances, may be allowed to leave it in place upon paying appropriate compensation.

In the recent case of Langley v. Yang (2012 BCSC 1520), the Court condemned the Yangs’ actions in building a patio extending approximately 1 metre onto the Langleys’ property - but allowed the Yangs to leave the patio in place on condition that a payment of $22,000 be made to the Langleys. This payment reflected the Court’s opinion as to the value of the property which the Yangs had taken.

A key element in these cases is that normally the Court must be convinced that the offending party honestly believed that he or she was not encroaching on the neighbour’s property. In the Langley v. Yang case, the Court had doubts about the Yangs’ “innocence” but allowed them to leave their patio in place. Why? Because the encroachment was on the Yangs’ side of a “fence” created by very large boulders. In other words, the encroaching patio didn’t really inconvenience the Langleys at all.

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I wish everyone a very, merry Christmas!

Not one for wishing happy holidays, or season’s greetings, I choose to embrace the longstanding heart and soul of Christmas and use the terminology and meaning with which Dec. 25 was originally founded.

I hope everyone enjoys the company of friends and family and that you were able to take a moment to be thankful for the many blessings we have in our lives. I’m thankful this year for good health for myself and my family, new employment opportunities, and just for being alive and well.

Holiday time There was a sense the anticipation and excitement at Horse Lake Elementary School as

students counted the days down until their Christmas break.

They will return to their studies after the festivities die down on Jan. 7, 2013.

Hopefully, everyone will get a chance to do some tobogganing or snowman-making over the break.

OUT changes This is a reminder for the ladies of the Other Unusual Talents (OUT) group, that in the new year, they will be meeting on Jan. 8 and 22, and will be back to the regular first and third Tuesday mornings the following month.

They are a wonderful collection of crafty ladies who always have fun, and if you would like to join them in the new year, give Pat McKay a call at 250395-2114.

Recruitments good With numerous applications handed in to fire chief Jaret Scott, it looks like the future of the Lone Butte Volunteer Fire Department is here to stay for a while.

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“Neither rain nor heat nor gloom of night” stopped Colleen on her rounds.

Everyone knew her schedule and everyone expected to meet her white van on the road somewhere between the Grove and town.

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Other guests were president Victor Rafuse and past president Ed Kozuki of the Williams Lake Lions Club.

Roell was on a tour of some of the 67 clubs in his district.

He explained District 19 D encompasses a huge area, extending from Prince George in the north as far south as Washington and

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The 94 Lions are an excellent illustration of the Lions International motto, “We serve.”

Their work is directly related to our community, such as providing firewood for those in need and stewardship of Ruth Lake Park.

Although there are few opportunities for them to raise funds, as there would be in large urban centres, their form of service is certainly relevant to our lives in the Cariboo.

Governor Roell spoke

with admiration about the 94 Lions’ projects and what they have accomplished in the Forest Grove area.

Where’s Colleen?

It’s one of the most frequently asked questions in the Grove these days.

The Colleen in question is Colleen Felker.

For the past nine years, she has been the “mail lady,” the deliverer of mail to Buffalo Creek, the Grove, Canim Lake and Eagle Creek.

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Roell was asked for his view on Lionism in the future.

“Lions clubs will have to appeal to younger generations,” he replied.

“In my travels, I saw it is often the small clubs that are doing well and the larger ones that are struggling. The clubs that are having fewer problems with membership are the ones where the members are visible in their communities, doing things to serve those communities.”

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Best to all in the new year

From A15

The drive to bring in new volunteers was a success and the new recruits are eager to get to work. A huge thank you goes out to all of the volunteers – new and

old, and young and old, who choose to serve our community in this most essential service.

Healthy new year The Lone Butte Tai Chi group held its last class of the year and

they will resume on Jan. 7. If this is something you have been thinking of joining, call Karen Broughton at 250-4562324 and get signed up.

a public thank-you to the local community association and all of its members who year after year, give of their time and energy.

Without them, there would be no dances, no Lone Butte Rocks, no flea markets, and likely no maintained hall to enjoy.

The craft sales, the potluck suppers, and the other community events are usually centred around a small group of volunteers who want to keep our small town community alive and well.

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Postal changes over years

From A17

“It was a costcutting measure by Canada Post,” Colleen explained.

“I was an independent contractor. It would be cheaper if the job went to a union member.”

Since the 1920’s when Herb Auld hauled mail and freight from 100 Mile with a team and wagon to the post office at the old Forest Grove Lodge, the mail wagon or vehicle has been called “the stage,” perhaps because passengers were often included in the freight.

In the winter Herb drove a cutter with high runners. When mud made the road impassable, he rode on

horseback leading two packhorses. His route took him to the reserve and on to the McNeil ranch at the Cabbage Patch.

When John Bird drove the stage, the route was extended to the mining town of Hendrix Lake north of Forest Grove.

John made the long trip through all kinds of interesting weather and road conditions.

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Calendar • New Year’s Eve Dance at the Forest Grove Legion. Border Run will be on stage, from 8 p.m. to midnight. Festivities include food and party favours.

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On a clear black night recently, with stars blazing above, the coyotes went carolling down on the Canim Lake Ranch.

The local barred owl couldn’t resist the joy of the season, and began ad-libbing lyrics to the canine refrain.

That was the last straw for the swans, which were settling down for the night.

They began to mutter back and forth in their trumpeting kind of way – “I’m OK. You OK? Yup, got my Bose headphones on.”

Bachelor bake Christmas celebrations are in full swing, and the Bachelor Bake women had a blast sorting out cookies, squares and tarts for 22 bachelors this year.

Gathering in Margo’s Cabin were Lynne Baker, Sheila Hart, Marga Hausmann, Deb Eiriksson, Yvette Stark, Louise Kerr, Margo Wagner, Dolores Angell, Catherine Young, Judy Lauzon, Bev Lees and Hisako Arai.

With their own baking and that of Angie Elliott, Bev McGregor, Jean Reynolds, Shannon Wagner and Lizzie Sarkozy, they put together containers for the singles of the community, and delivered them tied up with a festive ribbon and a card.

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Marion Kellett, centre, had a visit with the Garry and Lynne Baker during the recent Canim Community Club Christmas party at the Forest Grove Legion.

Toody (Vivian) Shirran arrived at Canim Lake in 1925 with her parents and three sisters, things weren’t quite so well organized.

There wasn’t a light to be seen on the lake at Christmas time then, says Toody.

She remembers the McNeil family “coming up the ice from the end of the lake with their team” when she was 11 or 12 years old.

The family made their own fun with a big chicken for Christmas dinner and pulled toffee and popcorn balls for candy.

The road along the lake wasn’t cut in until 1948 or ’49. That made for a difficult trip to

Exeter station to pick up the once-a-year grocery shipment from Woodwards.

Her dad never forgot the small model horse that Toodie would receive on Christmas each year.

One of them still stands on her mantle today.

Christmas dinner A happy crew of 45 people from Hawkins and Canim lakes gathered at the Forest Grove Legion for a sumptuous supper cooked and served by the ladies of the Legion.

It wasn’t hard to get stuffed on the tender ham and delicious turkey.

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Members pondering purpose of community club From A20

The voice of the club, “phone lady” Jean Reynolds, was hon-

oured with a Christmas planter presented by president Margo Wagner for her special service. Jean has held

every post in the club through her years of involvement.

She is now a key member of the execu-

tive, the acknowledged historian, and a person whose charismatic qualities of good humour and positive attitude are valued.

Club sells land The C anim Community Club has sold the Eagle Creek School property to Marlis Zabel of Abbotsford.

The money has largely been invested in a GIC while the club considers the proper use of the funds.

The executive believes it is timely to review the purposes of the club, as the community has been changing over the

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Don Reynolds, Canim Community Club president Margo Wagner and Jean Reynolds, right, pose with the planter Jean was given in honour of all the hard work she does for the club.

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These are your neighbours, and they help ensure the Free Press offers regional coverage of the communities in the South Cariboo. Their names and contact numbers are published alongside their columns so call them when you have news, important information about upcoming events or neat stories to share with your community.

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Become A Lifelong Learner Make this year’s New Year’s Resolution a time to strengthen your family’s literacy!

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• Dec. 29-30 – The Sixth Annual Adult 3-on3 Christmas Madness hockey Tournament takes place at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre.

• Jan. 1 – Tim Hortons free family skating party from 2 to 4 p.m. at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre. Free admission, hot chocolate, coffee and Timbits.

• Jan. 2 – The Mayvin Midget Rep Milers play the 100 Mile & District Minor Hockey Association coaches at 6 p.m. at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre in a charity game for the 100 Mile House Food Bank Society. There will be an airplane toss and 50/50, with the proceeds going to the hockey club. Admission is by a non-perishable food item.

• Jan. 11 – Penticton Lakers take on Kamloops Storm in a Kootenay International Junior Hockey League game at 7 p.m. at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre. Tickets are $12 at Donex, Canlan Ice Sports, Central GM and at the door if still available.

• Jan. 9-12 and 16-19 – Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School drama class presents You Can’t Take it With You, a play by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart, at Martin Exeter Hall at 7 p.m. Tickets $10 at Donex or Didi’s, or by calling the school at 250-395-2461.

• Jan. 12-13 – 100 Mile Curling Club hosts the 2013 Tim Hortons BC Juvenile Curling Zone Playdowns, with two local teams competing. Games are 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. On Jan. 12 and 9 a.m. on Jan. 13.

SOUTH CARIBOO VISITOR CENTRE We’re here for you!

MONDAY to FRIDAY - 9am to 5pm Phone: 250-395-5353 Fax: 250-395-4085

www.SouthCaribooTourism.ca email: southcaribootourism@dist100milehouse.bc.ca

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years. In January, it will develop a survey and send it to all members for their ideas on possible changes.

Proposals arising from the discussions would be brought to the April 3 AGM and voted on.

If you are not a member, but wish to get involved, you can buy a $5 membership for 2013 by calling Sheila Hart at 250-3972645.

This gives entry into all the activities of the club, a calendar of the year’s events, and membership in the Garden Club (“We garden because we dig it!”),

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Club in focus for amateur photographers

where there will be lots of potential shots are also part of the grand plan.

“Those trips will be geared so Family and special occasion photos everyone can explore their own vision are so important, but too and add their own peroften lack the elements sonal voice to the photos It’s for that would elevate them women who they take.” from snapshots to great want to make The vision is to have pictures. those outings an experienced photogTo help remedy that, rapher accompany the easier and amateur photographer more fun to group to offer guidance Gina Myhill-Jones is putphotograph. and answer questions. ting out an invitation to The first meeting is – Gina Myhill-Jones women of all photographtentatively set for mid- to ic abilities to become part late-January, most likely of a photography club that on a Saturday afternoon, will meet regularly at Parkside Art says Myhill-Jones.

Gallery in 100 Mile House.

From that meeting, it will be decid“It’s not for experts or those who ed which day of the week and time are currently showing their work. It’s suits people the best, she adds. for women who want to make those For more information, contact outings easier and more fun to pho- Myhill-Jones at 250-706-0309, e-mail tograph.” her at gmyhill@gmail.com, or call The goal is to provide a supportive Parkside Art Gallery at 250-395-2021. learning environment through netShe would also like to hear from working and regular presentations by any photographers who are interested professional photographers. in sharing their expertise with the Group photo-shooting trips to the group or accompanying them on a Chilcotin and to a working ranch photo-shooting field trip.

Arlene Jongbloets Free Press

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Gina Myhill-Jones photo

Gina Myhill-Jones has her focus on starting a women’s amateur photography club in 100 Mile House.

Merry Christmas

to my valued customers and a Happy New Year.

We will be closed Dec. 25 - Jan. 1/13 for holidays.

See you in the New Year!

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My holiday wish for you is that happiness and good fortune will visit your home in the year ahead.

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fAsT bytes Hockey HolidAy 100 Mile House Minor Hockey Association action at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre takes a two-week break for the holidays, resuming again in the new year on Jan. 7.

Don’t forget to take in the fundraiser/charity game between 100 Mile Midget Rep Milers and 100 Mile hockey coaches on Jan. 2 at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre, starting at 6 p.m.

nordics on fAcebook Mark Brett photo

Penticton Laker goalie Joel Wilson makes a save against Sicamous Eagles in a recent league game.This is indicative of the kind of Kootenay International Junior Hockey League action fans will see when the 100 Mile House Wranglers take to the ice next season.

Junior hockey makes debut in January Penticton Lakers challenge Kamloops Storm at SCRC

Arlene Jongbloets Free Press

100 Mile House will get a little taste of what Junior B hockey will bring to this community next season on Jan. 11, as the Penticton Lakers take on Kamloops Storm in a league game at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre.

The Lakers is the team in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL), which was recently acquired by the 100 Mile House Wranglers Junior B Hockey Club, so there can be Junior B hockey in 100 Mile next season.

Wranglers president Tom Bachynski says the game will be a local debut of sorts for the team,

and a club and community dress rehearsal for what’s to come when the new season gets rolling next year. The club president says he is very excited.

“We want to start building a volunteer base and get people with expertise to see how a game is run.

It’s all fairly involved and we’ll be needing lots of event staff.”

He says the club would like the game to be a show of a lifetime for the public and he also wants to prove to the KIJHL the Wranglers are capable of hosting games to the standards expected by the league.

“And we want those teams to leave with the ‘wow factor’ that we put on an incredibly good

show.”

He anticipates fans will be impressed by the high quality of hockey they see.

“It’s fast-paced with lots of emotion and has young players with lots of talent. It will be one of the fastest games ever seen in the local arena and I certainly hope the community comes out and fills the stands.

“It will be non-stop entertainment from start to the final whistle and people will have the time of their lives.”

The puck drops on Jan. 11 at 7 p.m. and advance tickets are available at Donex, Canlan Ice Sports and Central GM at a cost of $12 each. People can also get them at the door if they are still available.

Sled dog races return to the 108 Heritage Site The Cariboo Challenge Sled Dog Race recently received a nice Christmas present from Taseko Mines Ltd. - $5,000 cash in sponsorship.

The long-running event takes place Jan. 11-13 at the 108 Heritage Site.

Race chairperson Len Doucette says he is thrilled with the donation. This latest contribution ensures there will be sufficient funds to run this year’s event and enough to cover start-up expenses for next year’s

race, he adds. and perhaps, even increase “This is the biggest show it. of support since my involve“It’s a big sigh of relief. ment with the race and it’s This brings us very close to very much appreciated. what most other races offer.”

We’ve got a lot of other great Competitors sign in on sponsors too and we couldn’t Friday and racing begins at run the event without them.”

10 a.m. on Saturday.

LEN The donation amount DOUCETTE There’s going to be lots qualifies Taseko as a of excitement on the race Platinum level sponsor. course, with categories and Doucette says they will comfort- prizes for four-, six- and 10-dog ably be able to pay out the advertised races, a junior class, a skijoring race purse of between $6,000 and $10,000, and a dog weight-pull for visitors.

Doucette notes mushers love the 108 Heritage Site course, which winds around 108 and Sepa lakes, the greenbelt area, and the 108 Golf Course, because it’s fast, wide and challenging.

It’s a perfect venue for spectators, with much of the course visible from the staging area and many other vantage points along the way, he adds.

Folks don’t have to pack a lunch because the 108 Lions Club will have a chili and hotdog concession both days.

100 Mile Nordics cross-country ski club is on Facebook with trail reports, buy-andsell items, club news and a lot of great photographs.

Check them out at www.facebook. com/100milenordics.

The club maintains 45 kilometres of regularly groomed trails at their ski area at 99 mile, which will be open for skiing during the holidays.

reece forMAn Chase Heat defenceman Reece Forman, originally from 108 Mile Ranch, currently sits tied for fifth place in the team points standings, with one goal and 12 assists in 32 games played this season.

Heat is a member of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League.

riders welcoMe The Interlakes Snowmobile Club is welcoming new members to join them for the 2012/13 season.

They average two group rides each week, suitable for all skill levels. For membership information, contact club president Marcel DeRepentigney at 250-395-5363.

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Ken Alexander photo

Fraser Valley Phantom goalie Erika Laurence gives up a hard-fought goal to Thompson-Okanagan Rockets in a Female AAA Major Midget League game played Dec. 16 at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre in 100 Mile House. The Fraser Valley squad won the game 5-2.

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There will also be a big bonfire burning to gather around and stay warm.

The event is geared to be spectator-friendly, with mushers happy to

answer questions and allow visits with their dogs between races.

Doucette just asks people who bring their own dogs along, to have them on a leash at all times.

Saturday evening

features the “Meet the Mushers” dinner and auction at The Hills Health Ranch, with reservations being taken by calling The Hills at 250-791-5225.

Tickets are $24 for adults and $12 for

Timber Chix score back-to-back wins in Kamloops Arlene Jongbloets Free Press

The Peewee Ainsworth Timber Chix all-girls team was in Kamloops on Dec. 15-16 for a couple of exhibition games and skated to a pair of victories against the Kamloops Thunder female squad.

The Chix dominated all weekend,

scoring a shut-out win on Saturday and gave up just one goal to the Thunder for another high-scoring triumph on Sunday.

Between games, the squad had an opportunity to meet Santa at a shopping centre to share their Christmas wish lists and have a photo taken with the jolly old elf.

children 12 years and under. Doors open at 6 p.m. and dinner is at 6:30.

Racing follows the same format on Sunday and each day is expected to wrap up between 2 and 3 p.m.

Race registration will be taken until Jan. 5 and forms can be found on the Internet at

www.cariboochallenge dogsledrace.com.

Entries can be faxed, mailed or people can register by phone by calling The Hills. Fax and mail information is on the forms.

Sign-up for the weight-pull on Saturday and Sunday will be done each day prior to the events.

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Happy New Year ~ a special wish to our valued and future customers.

We look forward to seeing you in 2013!

PRIMAL ELECTRIC LTD. Submitted photo

The Peewee Ainsworth Timber Chix all-girls hockey team was all smiles during a visit with Santa recently in Kamloops.

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100 Mile Midget T3 Mayvin MILERS vs 100 Mile COACHES Fundraiser/Charity Game Wednesday, January 2, 2013 Game time: 6:00pm Entry is by donation of a non-perishable food item for the Food bank Atom Development Primal Electric MILERS vs WILLIAMS LAKE & PW Female Ainsworth Timber Chix Saturday, January 5, 10am, 12:15pm & 4:15pm Sunday, January 6, 9am & 12:45pm Jr B HOCKEY ACTION Penticton Lakers vs Kamloops Storm Friday, January 11, 2013...7:00pm Tickets available at Canlan

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Community events listed must be of a non-profit nature and will be published free of charge one week prior to the event.

Deadline for submissions is Friday at noon. Events for the online calendar can be submitted to the calendar feature on the home page at www.100milefreepress. net. However, online calendar submissions are not automatically picked up for the Free Press.

100 MILE q Prenatal/infant parent information sessions and lunch drop-in are held at the Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre (1-486 Birch Ave.) on Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Guest speakers present topics of interest to expectant mothers and families with children up to three years old. Call 250-395-5155 for more information.

100 MILE q The 100 Mile House Branch Library is hosting an afterschool program for children nine to 12 years old on Wednesdays from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Preregistration is required; call 250-395-2332 or drop in at the library.

100 MILE q The Mill Site/ Fischer Place Auxiliary meetings are held on

the first Thursday of each month at 10:30 a.m. in the boardroom at Mill Site. Call Shelly at 250-791-9277 for more information.

100 MILE q The SPCA volunteer meetings will continue to be held in the Pioneer Room at the Creekside Seniors Activity Centre on the first Sunday of each month at 11 a.m.

100 MILE q The 100 Mile and District Stamp Club meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month, 1-2:30 p.m., in the 100 Mile House Branch Library meeting room.

Everyone is welcome.

For more information, call Glenna at 250-3953361.

100 MILE q The 100 Mile District General Hospital Auxiliary meets the first Wednesday of each month in the hospital’s multipurpose room at 1 p.m. The Gift Shop in the lobby is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., but is closed for lunch noon-1 p.m. For more information call Ruth at 250-395-1163 or e-mail w.i._Ruth@ telus.net.

100 MILE HOUSE HOLIDAY GARBAGE PICK-UP

If your garbage is normally picked up on Tuesday, Dec. 25th and Tuesday, Jan. 1st, it will be picked up on the following Wednesdays.

There will be no other changes.

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100 MILE q The Cariboo Artists Guild meets the first Tuesday of each month, downstairs at Parkside Art Gallery, beginning at noon.

For more information, call Sharon at 250706-0111 or Kathy at 250-395-3725, or go to www.gobc.ca/ caribooartistsguild.

HorsE LakE q StrongStart at Horse Lake Elementary School on Tuesdays 9 a.m.-noon, and on Wednesdays - dinner special, 4-7 p.m. Free, drop in and play. All families with children up to age five welcome.

For information, call Kristina at 250-7919294, or the school at

250-395-4572.

Lac La HacHE q Lac la Hache Pioneer Centre (OAPO #176) has a meeting the first Wednesday of the month at 10:30 a.m.; you must be 40+ years to be a member and there’s a $12 annual activity fee.

Activities open to all: Monday: Square and round dancing at 1:30 p.m. Thursday: TOPS at 8:30 a.m. Friday: mixed pool and cards at 1 p.m. Every fourth Sunday is bluegrass jam sessions at 1 p.m., call Cal at 250-396-4989.

For more information, contact Wendy at 250706-9937 or Frances at 250-396-4169.

Lac La HacHE q The Caribooter Square Dance Club will be dancing on Mondays at the OAPO Pioneer Centre, 4822 Clarke

Your

dancers welcome. For information, call Fran Campbell at 250396-4072, or Hazel Parker at 250396-7698.

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NO ADVERTISING ITEM WILL BE DISCLOSED TO ANYONE PRIOR TO PUBLICATION.

Services

Lost & Found

Counselling

FOUND in Dollar Tree parking lot, December 18th. A man’s watch. Phone 250-395-4042 to identify and claim.

LOST: Save On Foods. Saphire blue ring, gold band.

Sentimental. 250-397-2376.

Travel

#3-536 PInkney Complex Horse Lake Road, Box 459 100 Mile House, B.C. V0K 2E0

250-395-2219

Announcements

Vacation Spots A WINTER vacation on the big island of Hawaii on Punalu-u Black Sands Beach & Golf Course. caribooconnection.ca.

Eleanor Donnelly Feb. 28, 24, 1934 - Jan. 1, 2006

We who love you, sadly miss you, As it dawns another year, In our lonely hours of thinking, Thoughts of you are ever near.

Love Ruth, Sharon and families

Coming Events

Local SPCA fundraising meetings

Everyone welcome!

Please call 250-395-5303 to confirm next meeting date and location.

Information ADVERTISE in the LARGEST OUTDOOR PUBLICATION IN BC The 2013-2015 BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis

The most effective way to reach an incredible number of BC Sportsmen & women.

Two year edition- terrific presence for your business.

Please call Annemarie 1.800.661.6335 email: fish@blackpress.ca

WORD classified ads can be emailed to us at:

classifieds@ 100milefreepress.net BUT remember to include: • your phone number (and area code) • category you want your ad in • number of weeks you want the ad to run.

• your credit card number, name on card, expiry date, and verification code Ads received without the required information will not be published. There is a $5 charge if you require a tear sheet or need your credit card receipt mailed back to you.

If you require further information, please call the Free Press at

(250) 395-2219

Employment Automotive BUSY Commercial Truck & Trailer Repair Shop in Salmo, BC seeking JOURNEYMAN or fourth year APPRENTICE MECHANIC. Shop works a four on three off schedule. Extended health care & pension plan available. Wages dependant on experience & qualifications.

Please email resume to: rob@summitrepair.ca (PDF) or fax to 250-357-2009 attn Rob.

Business Opportunities EMPLOYMENT ALERT. Some “ Work at Home” advertisements as well as some advertisements that appear to offer jobs usually sell information manuals and directions.

TRAINED Counselor is available 24 hours a day to offer support, understanding, and help. Confidential and free of charge.

Interior Crisis Line Network Call Toll Free 1-888-353-CARE (2273) www.heretohelp.bc.ca www.YouthinBC.com www/mindcheck.ca

Therapy Groups ALANON - Does someone’’s drinking bother you? Meet with others who feel the same.

Meet Mondays, 7pm at the Health Centre at the back of the Hospital. Contact 250-3954646 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meetings in 100 Mile area: Mondays noon at #18 - 208 8th Street. Tuesdays, 8pm, St. Timothy’s Church. Thursdays 7:30pm, 108 Community Centre. Saturday night fireside family group 8pm, 100 Mile United Church.

Sundays 7:30pm, south Cariboo Community Health Centre,rear entrance. 250-791-5286, 250395-4646, 250-395-6154, 250395-5368

Education/Tutoring ARE you an adult who struggles to read, write or do math?

Partner Assisted Learning (PAL) can help! We provide free one-to-one tutoring. Call Mary at 250-395-0404

Esthetics Services

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

ELECTROLYSIS at Derma Core. Call Sandra - Certified Electrologist - 250-791-5454.

CONTRACT LOGGING Trucks Wanted! If you are a safe, reliable, and experienced driver that would like work in West Central Alberta, please call Darcy @ 403-638-6047.

Financial Services

Help Wanted An Alberta Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.

IF YOU would like to volunteer for the residents of Mill Site Lodge/Fischer Place Care Homes, then please join our auxiliary. We meet the first Thursday of every month at 10:30 a.m. in the Mill Site Lodge boardroom. For info call Shelly at 250-791-9277.

PROCESSOR operator needed in Mackenzie area. 1 yr experience minimum. Travel pay, apartment and daily living allowance provided. Wage determined on level of experience. Will consider part time ( week on week off). Email info to moffatfalls@gmail.com, attn Craig Chapman.

Required for an Alberta Trucking Company. One Class 1 Driver. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience pulling low boys and driving off road. Candidate must be able to pass a drug test and be willing to relocate to Edson, Alberta. Fax resumes to: 780725-4430 The Wolf & The Rush radio stations in 100 Mile & Williams Lake requires sales executives. Sales experience preferred. Vehicle and valid license required. To apply email

cverbenkov@reachthecariboo.com

or fax 250-992-2354.

WANTED SHORT Logger and Hayrack for work till the end of March. Call 604-819-3393.

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Pets & Livestock

Real Estate

Feed & Hay

Townhouses

Hay For Sale Big Round Bales. Alfalfa, Orchard Grass & Timothy. Various Qualities Available. R-M Ranch Vanderhoof, BC Ph# 250-567-4429 HORSE HAY, grass mix, small squares. 55 - 60 lbs. 2012, $4.50/bale. 2011, $3.00/bale.

Call Bill at 250-593-4440.

SMALL round bales. No rain, barn stored, great horse hay. $40 each. 250-397-4126 SMALL squares and some small rounds.

Delivery available. 250-397-2378

Pet Services PET/HOUSE sitting. References available.

Reasonable rates. 250-609-0287 cell.

Pets SPCA - Your best choice in pets. 250-395-5303 The SPCA needs 2 to 3 phone volunteers to answer the emergency line. Suits retired or semi-retired individuals. Also, temporary foster homes needed. Please call 250-3955303 and leave a message. *WARNING* -Ads reading, “Free to a good home”, have the potential to attract individuals that see your family pet as a way to make $$money through any number of undesirable situations; i.e. selling to animal testing labs or in the case of horses, the slaughter house. Contact the SPCA at 250-395-5303 for information on successfully placing your pet in the right kind of home.

Leave a message and a volunteer will get back to you.

Merchandise for Sale Firewood/Fuel FIREWOOD for sale. 250-3953951 Ted Sawyer.

HEAT your entire home, domestic water and more with the Classic OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE from Central Boiler. Dual fuel ready models available. Call Today.

Cameo Plumbing & Heating (250)395-3535.

Contractors CONTRACT CARPENTER: over 40 years exp. Honest & reliable. Ref. available. Versed in all aspects of construction.

Additions, renovations, flooring, finishing, framing, ceramics, drywall, cabinets, garages, concrete work. Planning & ideas. Please call Barry 250-3954533

Drywall LAC LA HACHE Drywall Services Prices to suit - top work to boot

John Paterson 250-396-7615

Maintenance Services SNOW PLOWING. (driveways) 250-791-9265 ask for Vic.

Pets & Livestock

Feed & Hay 80LB square bales of alfalfa orchard grass, also reed canary grass and feeder hay. Hillpoint Farms. 250-791-6652.

HORSE HAY for sale 60+lb. bales. $5 a bale. 16 round bales, $45/ea. 250-395-2944.

Misc. for Sale QUEEN Size bed. Low profile boxspring and proper frame.

Excellent quality. $2000 new, asking $400 obo. 250-3951199.

Misc. Wanted WE BUY GOLD & SILVER in every form.

NEW HOURS: Sat. 9am-1pm.

205 Birch Ave., 100 Mile House 250-395-3034 WANTED: Old lever action Winchester & Marlin rifles and carbines. Call (250)791-6369

Real Estate Real Estate 160 ACRES with small older cabin near Sharpe Lake. This is a gorgeous piece of property, thinking permanent residence or recreation, one walk on this property and you will love it. $175,400. Call Pat Ford at res. 250-396-4230, office 250-395-3422. RE/MAX Country Lakes Realty, each office independently owed and operated.

CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION South Cariboo Branch

CMHA-SCB is now taking applications for our affordable family housing development, located on Cariboo Trail and Jens Street, 100 Mile House B.C. Application forms can be picked up at the Community Resource Centre (between the Hospital and the Junior High School), or at the

Women’s Centre (102 Bridge Creek Centre, Birch Avenue).

The 25 unit project has 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom units. Applicants must provide income and asset information and verification upon application.

This project is sponsored by the Canadian Mental Health Association - South Cariboo Branch and British Columbia Housing and Management Commission.

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent BACHELOR apt at 108 Mall. $450/mon plus utilities. Security deposit req. 250-7915508 or 250-396-7334.

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent BC HOUSING is now accepting applications for housing from persons 55 years and older as well as disabled persons 19 years of age and older. Eligible tenants pay 30% of gross monthly income for rent.

For applications contact: 250395-4743 or 1-800-834-7149.

CARIBOO GARDENS Clean, large, bright 1&2 bedrooms Seniors Welcome For reliable service call Drew

250-395-0809 or 250-395-0168 PARKVIEW APTS: 1 BDRM apt for rent renovated, downtown 100 Mile. $550/mo, 2 bdrm $650, bachelor $450. Includes heat. (250)395-3660 or (250)706-9144

FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN THE CLASSIFIEDS

Commercial/ Industrial EXCELLENT location! Large commercial unit avail for rent immediately, suitable for retail/light mfg. Approx 1380 sq.ft.

Please call 250-808-7722 for details

Duplex / 4 Plex 2 & 1 BDRM, in 100 Mile.

Call 250-397-2041 or 250-6094146 for details.

2 BDRM suite in 4-plex. In 100 Mile. 243 Blackstock. DD, refs. req. 250-395-2744 or 1-250267-1702.

LAC LA HACHE duplex.

Across from LLH Elementary.

4782 Clark Ave. 2 bdrms, lake view, fenced yard. $595/mo.

Bill 250-456-7503, or Angie 250-396-7529.

Help Wanted

JOB FINDER

For further detail on this week’s job postings get in touch with us.

• Janitor • Cleaner/Receptionist • Housekeeper • Caregiver • Live-In Caretaker • Home Care Support • Family Connections Coordinator • Cashiers • Catering Supervisor/Server • Kitchen Manager • Line Cook • Cook/Counter Person • Bartender • Band Administrator • Finance Assistant • Picker Truck Operator • Automobile Dismantler • Ranch Hand • Manual Labourer • HD Mechanics, Auto Mechanic and Welder

COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT SERVICES 250-395-5121 • 808 ALPINE AVE.

(just down from Sunrise Ford) • Website: www.hortonventures.com

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Professional Services

DIRECTORY ADVERTISE HERE FOR ONLY 38.84 PER WEEK (PLUS HST) - 12 WEEK CONTRACT $

SNOW REMOVAL Call the Experts

SNOW REMOVAL & SANDING SPRING SWEEPING SERVICES …now available

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In Memoriam Gifts

Rentals

Transportation

Memorial Donations

Mobile Homes & Pads

Boats

The Canadian Cancer Society appreciates your generous support. Please send the name of the deceased, name/address of next of kin and name/ address of donor for tax receipt (VISA/MC accepted) to: Canadian Cancer Society, #300 - 500 Victoria St. Prince George, B.C. V2L 2J9 or Ph: 1-800-811-5666.

Memorial donations to the 100 Mile House General District Hospital Auxiliary can be sent to: Box 851, 100 Mile House, B.C. V0K 2E0.

Memorial donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association can be sent to: 5363 Dawson Rd. 100 Mile House, B.C. V0K 2E1.

Memorial donations to the 100 Mile District Hospice Palliative Care Society can be sent to: Bag 399, 100 Mile House, B.C. V0K 2E0

Big Country Storage Terminal Ltd.

Memorial donations to the 100 Mile House SPCA can be sent to: Box 1948, 100 Mile House, B.C. V0K 2E0.

44 Heated Units 65 Non-heated Units Freight Agents for: VanKam Freightways Clark Reefer

Memorial donations to Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children can be sent to: 3550 Waybourne Way, Burnaby, B.C. V5G 3K9.

250-395-2447 Across from Ogden Sr. Sec. School

Box 115, 100 Mile House, BC V0K 2E0

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The South Cariboo Health Foundation welcomes memorial gifts in support of our local Acute and Residential Health Care facilities, as well as, Community Health projects and activities. Mail donations to: S.C. Health Foundation, Bag 399, 100 Mile House, B.C. V0K 2E0 or drop them off at the hospital.

Donations can be made to the Gideons by phoning 1-888-482-4253, using your credit card. The Gideons will send a card to the bereaved, so have their address handy.

For funeral display or other information, contact Pete Penner at 791-6302 Donations may be sent to 100 Mile House Mural Society, 6221 Aalton Road, 100 Mile House B.C. V0K 2E3

Call me for print, online and flyer advertising!

Phone: 250-395-2219

Fax: 250-395-3939 martina@100milefreepress.net

Memorial donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC & Yukon can be sent to: #203 - 635 Victoria Street, Kamloops, B.C. V2C 2B3.

Martina Dopf Consultation in English/German

#2 - 536 Horse Lake Rd. Pinkney Complex, 100 Mile House

Our classified ads are on the net!

Check it out at www.bcclassified.com

2 BDRM mobile #8 Park Dr. Estates, $600/mo. Also #25 $600/mo. Call 250-395-3268.

CENTRAL RV - now buying Pontoon, Patio and Personal Pleasure craft boats. Contact Dan at 250-395-4331 or dan@centralrv.ca

ONE empty mobile home pad, #50, #52, & #4 at Park Drive Estates. 250-395-3268.

Professional Services

DIRECTORY ADVERTISE HERE FOR ONLY $38.84 PER WEEK (PLUS HST) - 12 WEEK CONTRACT

Homes for Rent 108 HOME: 1&1/2 bdrm up, 2 bdrms in finished basement. 2 baths. Gas fireplace. Dog fenced. Clean, view. Property not for sale. $880/mon. 250791-6534. Ref. required.

2 BDR, 2 bath, with jetted tub, at 103 Mile, $680 per month + utilities. 250-395-4602 or 250706-9701.

3 BDRM, 1/1.2 baths, carport, minutes to 100 Mile. NP. $650/mon. 250-396-4070.

3 BDRM house for rent. On Timothy Lake Road. Natural gas heat, full basement, garage, $750 + utilities. Security deposit required. 250-3967334 or 604-530-4224 3 BEDROOM house available, 1 1/2 baths, 2 car garage, f,s,dw,w,d. Avail. now. 8 minutes from 100 Mile. 3/4 acre.

Refs. required. Pet negotiable. $900/month + utilities. Free snow removal. Security deposit req. 250-392-1599.

5 BDRM 2 bath house. Great location in 100 Mile. N/S, N/P. Ref. req. $850/mon plus utilities. Call 250-395-3691 RENOVATED house in Lac La Hache: 2 bdrm up, 2 bdrm down, 2 full baths. N/G heat, new furnace, hot water tank, appl. $900/mon. plus utilities.

DD req. 250-396-7334

Transportation

Scrap Car Removal

FREE SCRAP CAR PICK UP* “The Only Ministry of Environment Approved Scrap Car Recycler.”

100 Mile New & Used Auto Parts Ltd. 250-395-1141

Toll Free: 1-877-395-1133

100mileautoparts@telus.net *Certain restrictions apply. Call for details

Snowmobiles 2006 Arctic Cat Panther. Reverse, 2 up, 855 miles, excellent condition. $5000. 250395-2312.

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Legal Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

Re: THE ESTATE OF CECILE ZENOBIE BAUCHE, also known as CECILE BAUCHE, DECEASED formerly of 5484 Spring Lake Road, 108 Mile Ranch, British Columbia Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Cecile Zenobie Bauche, also known as Cecile Bauche, are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Administrator, Douglas E. Dent, at PO Box 2169, 100 Mile House, British Columbia V0K 2E0 on or before January 26, 2013 after which date the Administrator will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Administrator then has notice.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Notice is hereby given to Creditors and Others having claims against the estate of Phyllis Jean Sawatsky, that the particulars of their claims should be sent to The Executor at 4359 Hilltop Cres. Cranbrook, B.C. V1C 6W3, on or before January 24, 2013, after which the Executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice.

$9,500 obo 250-593-4606 Bridge Lake

SERGE GOFFINET: Anyone knowing his whereabouts, please contact Frank Hildebrandt at 250-791-6395.

Office/Retail

Office/Retail

Moving Or Starting A New Business?

COMMERCIAL, RETAIL & OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE 500-10,000 sq. ft.

• Quality Buildings • Good Locations Multiple Zoning • Lots of Parking

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250-395-0462

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Now Featuring Watkins Products We also offer Vacuum Sales, Parts and Repairs!

250-395-6110 Are you puppy Big Country training, moving, Storage Terminal Ltd. starting a fire, etc?

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44 Heated Units 65 Non-heated Units Freight Agents for: VanKam Freightways PAPER Clark Reefer

BUNDLES

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Art Danielson and his reindeer brought a lot of yuletide happiness to folks from 100 Mile House to Cache Creek. The Clinton rancher used to travel with his reindeer so families could get their Christmas photos with them.

Remember the reindeer at TR Bar Ranch?

By Katie McCullough Some folks will remember when Art Danielson raised reindeer at the TR Bar Ranch in Clinton.

Art raised the reindeer in the 1990s, and they were quite an

attraction.

Art’s daughter, Connie Gainor, has many fond memories of her dad and his reindeer.

During the holiday season, she says her father travelled to 100 Mile House, Horstings

Farm near Cache Creek and other areas with the reindeer, so families could have their photos taken with Santa and the reindeer. “It was definitely a hit with people near and far.�

An unexpected and special Christmas gift Story contest senior runner-up.

By Gina Myhill-Jones This story happened last year, and while it has a happy ending, I have come to hope there is never another little filly that needs so much help.

The trailer had arrived in our driveway the month before we had unloaded a terrified and starved Clydesdale-cross filly that had been discarded at a local auction.

She was so afraid of humans, we always approached slowly, lest she run into a fence or fall trying to escape.

Her feet had never been trimmed and it took us a long time to just have her let us touch her let alone try to trim her hooves. With the help of a really good trainer, she was soon letting us cautiously pet her and we began trying to save her poor overgrown and painful feet.

She was so thin you could see all of her bones, and the hair on her hide was sparse and rough.

When company came to see our new “baby,� she’d race away in fear; strangers had hurt her before, and she wasn’t going to let that happen again.

With time and a lot of hard work, we struggled to help her overcome those fears.

Well, before you knew it, November had given way to December and everyone settled in for a long cold winter. That Christmas Eve, I went out as I always do to give the horses, donkeys and even the llama a little treat.

Our pony was first to get her present, and soon our two saddle horses had wandered over for a scratch and a little something special, but I never expected a warm muzzle on my shoulder and a little kiss of warm air in my ear. Our new little girl had come to say “Hello� all by herself.

I have never received anything as special as that little kiss. I truly wish everyone receives a gift like that at least once.

Merry Christmas little girl!

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Green Lake Snowmobile Club members kick up heels at Christmas dance

By Gail Potter

The Green Lake Snowmobile Club members held their annual Family Christmas Dinner Party and Dance on Dec. 15.

They had more than 65 people turn out to sing Christmas favourites, have a great dinner and dance the night away with the Class Mates - Gail and Brad Potter.

The turkey potluck dinner was amazing and those in attendance had all the food they could eat.

This is the second dance with live music the club has put on this year. More than 128 people attended the Membership Drive Dinner/Dance in November. “The turnout this year is amazing,� says club president Peter McKie. “We are planning a free dance again on New Year’s Eve for members and their friends, so be sure to contact a member and join in the fun.�

The snowmobile club started in 1975 with 25 members. It grew steadily to more than 270, but now has only about 75 because of global warming and lack of snow

these past few years, the scare of the American economy, people going south for the winter and losing the 70 Mile House Elementary School, which caused the lack of permanent residents.

However, this year, everyone did the “snow dance� and brought back the snow! There are numerous groomed trails for the club’s weekly rides on Sundays.

Winterfest is coming up for the whole family on Feb. 10, and the season winds down with a big pig roast celebration on April 13.

Members are urged to ask their neighbours to join the club now and be part of all these exciting events and support our vast trail systems and the cost for those devoted volunteers who take care of them.

Donations are always welcome. The clubhouse is also for rent to members for $50 per day and $100 for non-members.

Please take time to read our newsletter online.

The club is now looking into the possibility of expanding its season into the summer to add more activities and events.

After a delicious turkey potluck dinner, Green Lake Snowmobile Club members danced off the calories to the live music of Class Mates - Brad and Gail Potter. The club is looking to increase membership with new and exciting activities.

For more information, call Peter McKie at 250-456-6806, Larry Messaros at 250-4562129, or Gail Potter at 250-644-4242.

Snowmobilers should note that Green Lake just started freezing on Dec. 13, so people should be cautious.

Ice conditions Ice needs to be four inches thick to walk on it, eight inches for snowmobiling, and 18 inches to drive a vehicle on it.

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Obituaries

HEAVENLY VOICES

ROTH Robert

Marilyn Buyar photo

Born July 25, 1958 in Lloydminster, Sask.

Died Oct. 20, 2012 in Ranfurly, Alta.

Memorial Service held on Dec. 13, 2012 in Lloydminster.

The 100 Mile United Church Choir and interdenominational friends presented a cantata, entitled Love’s Pure Light, to a capacity audience at the church on Dec. 17. This is an annual Christmas event with the choir directed and accompanied

by Mary Ann Robertson.

By Candice-Rose Mapson Age 9

One dark snowy night five days before

Our Christmas puppy Christmas my family and I got in the car and drove a few minutes past Forest Grove.

Later, we came home

with a tiny threemonth-old puppy.

As soon as the puppy saw our cat she tried to play with her! But, of

Christmas holidays

By Tyrone Thomas Eliza Archie School

Memorial

We do so many fun things during the Christmas holidays.

After we put up our Christmas tree, we go to Aunty Reni’s house to eat. We can play outside and we can play snowball fight with the kids who come to the house.

When the dinner was done, we went to town to go shopping and I bought a new game and a super large Slurpee with Sonny. We ate Chinese

Food at Blue Sky and it was so good.

When we got home, we had some turkey.

Then we went to the big hill and I went sliding into the bush and it hurt.

After that, we went to the other side of the road with my friends and we had a big snowball fight.

Then we went home.

When I got home, I played my new game that I just got with my own money, and after I was done playing my new game, I went over to my friend’s house to visit.

FATHER DAUGHTER FUNDRAISERS

In the morning, my pe7e came to pick me up with my friend because my friend wanted to visit, but she stayed over at my house and we played Halo 4 and Call of Duty Black Ops 2. When we just about started the game, my brother came down to play with us and we all played.

Then we got bored and went outside to play.

We went inside to have a some nice warm hot chocolate. I had the kind Rolo and my friends had the kind Coffee Crisp.

We went back outside to slide some more, but we got scared by something black running down the hill. It really scared us because we didn’t now what it was and we told one of my friend’s mom and it was still running down the hill.

We went inside to end the day and relax.

BOWMAN

Marie Louise

course, the cat didn’t want to play; she hissed and then ran away meowing.

Then we gave the puppy a bath; it turned out she hated baths (like most dogs). After she was properly washed, I was completely soaked!

Soon after the bath it was bed time.

As we were figuring out where the puppy should sleep,

she jumped on my bed and lay down. Later, we decided she would like sleeping on my bed.

The next day, we talked about what her name could be. We talked and talked for months, and finally, we decided to name her Ginger.

She’s the best Christmas present ever – Ginger, our Christmas puppy!

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Lawrence Ormal Feb. 13, 1946 - Dec. 1, 2012 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lawrence on Dec. 1, 2012.

He is survived by his daughter Lindalee and grandson Travis; sisters: Glenna Shearer (Truro, N.S.), Rhoda Brown (100 Mile House), Erma Tanner (Lac la Hache); and many nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly. Lawrence was predeceased by his parents Carrie and Ene Anthony and two brothers: Merlyn and Fultie.

Lawrence was born in North Noel Road, N.S. and moved to B.C. with his parents in 1959. He worked as a sawmill labourer and in the bush.

Lawrence had many friends who will really miss stopping at his home for a visit, a smile and a beer.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

I heard your voice in the wind today and I turned to see your face; The warmth of the wind caressed me as I stood silently in place.

I felt your touch in the sun today as its warmth filled the sky; I closed my eyes for your embrace and my spirit soared high.

I saw your eyes in the window pane as I watched the falling rain; It seemed as each raindrop fell it quietly said your name.

I held you close in my heart today it made me feel complete; You may have died ...but you are not gone you will always be a part of me.

Ken Alexander photo

Chris Betuzzi and Anna Betuzzi had a booth in the Cariboo Mall on Dec. 15, and say they were fundraising for two separate causes.

Anna was selling chocolates and lollipops to raise money for a trip to the Galapagos Islands with Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School students next year. Chris was selling Knights of Columbus Charity Appeal raffle tickets. Noting it’s the 51st year the Knights have been doing this in B.C., he says the money goes to scholarships locally.

With great sadness we announce the passing of Marie Louise Bowman on December 3rd, 2012 in Abbotsford, B.C. Marie fought a hard and courageous fight against multiple ailments before succumbing in hospital with her loving family by her side.

She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Ron; daughters: Tina (Nick C.) and Sherrie (Billy C.), son Ron (Phyllis H.), sisters: Susan and Judy, and brothers Danny, Roy, Glen, Greg, Dave and Dale. Predeceased by parents Louise and Anthony, and sisters Bonnie and Tammy.

A grandma who will be greatly missed by her grandchildren Kayde, Lyda, Jesse, Justin and Isabella; whom she loved so very deeply.

As long as the sun shines... the wind blows... the rain falls...

You will live on inside of me forever for that is all my heart knows.

See this weekend’s Cariboo Connector for more!

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The Free Press, along with the following area merchants, will present the listed prizes to the first baby born in the year 2013.

2013 HERE’S HOW IT WORKS:

Your soon-to-arrive bundle of joy could win a whole parade of beautiful gifts if he or she is the first baby born at 100 Mile House District General Hospital in 2013.

ALL YOU DO TO ENTER:

1. Your baby must be the first baby of 2013 to be born at 100 Mile House District General Hospital with time of birth verified by the hospital staff.

2. Come into the 100 Mile Free Press office and pick up your list of gifts from our generous merchants after your announcement has been published.

We have a wonderful gift for you!

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Christmas time in the South Cariboo

Monika Paterson, Ken Alexander and Chris Nickless photos

BOXING WEEK SALE DECEMBER 27 — DECEMBER 30

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Bridge Lake Duplicate Bridge Club winners announced BRIDGE LAKE

day to Devon Larson for Dec. 26; and very many congratulations to Lorraine and Charlie Faessler on their 67th wedding anniversary on Dec. 27.

Diana Forster 250 593-2155

Bridge L ake Duplicate Bridge Club held its Christmas party at the home of Charlie and Lorraine Faessler on Dec. 8.

Four-and-a-half tables played 24 boards while enjoying gourmet food, including the delicious baking that Lorraine is famous for.

The club’s Christmas trophy, the B. J. (Deane) Deane-Freeman Award, went to Joyce Rowe and Paul Desaulniers, who scored 46 points against the average of 36. Ralph Fossum and Jozef Stencel placed second with 43; and Sharon Stewart and Rodger Schmidt finished third with 39.5 points.

Club manager Johann Miller then awarded the

Diana Forster photo

Bridge Lake Duplicate Bridge Club manager Johann Miller, right, presented the B.J. (Deane) DeaneFreeman award to high-scorers Paul Desaulniers and Joyce Rowe during the club’s Christmas party on Dec. 8.

2011/12 High-Scoring Pair to Fossum and Stencel. The award for 2011/12 Individual Top Scorer, who must have played with at least four

different partners, went to Stewart.

Thank-you gifts were also presented to Moira Davies, Miller and Stewart, in recogni-

tion of their year-round work on behalf of the club.

Club members are most grateful to the Faesslers for hosting the

annual Christmas “do,” and have now recessed until Jan. 3.

Celebrations Happy 21st birth-

Merry Christmas I wish a safe and happy Christmas for you all, with special blessings on those who have reason to be sad.

Brian Hope Gent illustrated the season well in the following verse: The night before Christmas magic abounds, Excitement is mounting, wonderful sounds; Bells in the belfry are chiming good cheer, The joy of having the family near.

It’s fun trudging over crisp, crunchy snow, To the warmth of the fire, yule logs aglow.

Tomorrow’s the day our Saviour was born So long, long ago on that special morn, So simple His message, soft on the ear: Peace and goodwill every day of the year

100 Mile House & Area

CHURCH SERVICES Come Worship With Us LAC LA HACHE COMMUNITY CHAPEL A ministry of the Cariboo Presbyterian Church WORSHIP 7pm Sun. eves, Little Church, Timothy Lk. Rd. 7pm Mon. eves, at 7243 Rainbow Cres. Canim Lk. 7pm Wed. eves, at Bonter Residence, Hwy 24 For Info call 250-396-4251 Ministers: Charles McNeil, David Webber

HORSE LAKE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Meetings at the Good News Centre 5827 Horse Lake Road Bible Teaching Meeting ...... Sun. 11:00am

“We preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus’ sake” For info telephone 250-395-1070

CARIBOO CHRISTIAN LIFE FELLOWSHIP 108 MILE RANCH

9am & 11am Sunday Service 7:30pm Wednesday - Youth Church Huge Kids’ Ministry Pastor Rick Barker Church 250-791-5532 Church email: info@cclf.ca Website: www.cclf.ca

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250-395-7770 ST. TIMOTHY’S ANGLICAN CHURCH The Log Church at Blackstock and Horse Lake Road

Holy Communion.....Sun. 10:30 am

“Find friends and food for faith”

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Thank you B.C. for digging safely in 2012 This year, more calls to BC One Call for natural gas pipeline information and safe digging practices resulted in fewer pipeline hits.

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Rev. Vernantius Ononiwu MASS TIMES

Sunday Mass: 10am - St. Jude’s, 100 Mile House 2pm - St. Augustine, Canim Lk • Week 1&3 2pm Holy Family, Bridge Lake • Week 2&4 Weekday Mass at St. Jude’s • Mon.- Sat. 8am

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BLUE CHRISTMAS SERVICE DEC. 21 - 7pm Communion celebrated second Sunday of every month

Come as you are, and rest in the presence of God.

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Pastor Patrick Stich Associate Pastor John Marshall Sunday Morning Worship ~ 10am American Sign Language available Sundays

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Christmas Greetings 2012

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elcome dear readers to the 2012 edition of our Christmas Greetings.

We have put together a compilation of the material that was sent to us for your enjoyment. We hope you take some time to sit and relax while you read what your loved ones and friends and neighbours have to say about the yuletide season.

The theme for our writing contest was “Best Yuletide Experience” and we received many wonderful stories in four categories – youth, teen, adult and senior.

We also received great artwork from some of the schools in our readership area, and some yummy recipes from other readers.

We hope you enjoy the read. We wish you and your loved ones the best of the festive season and hope you have a healthy and prosperous new year.

In this edition

Messages from our Ministers .............................................. B4-B6 Christmas through a child’s eyes ............................................... B7 Santa’s Helpers take on extra duties .......................................... B8 Senior’s fondest Christmas memories ...................................... B9 Story contest winners ....................................................B10 & B11 Children’s Yulestide Experiences..................................B11 & B13 Memories of Lac des Roches gifts ........................................... B14 First family Christmas in Canada ...............................B14 & B15

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Chris Nickless Ken Alexander Arlene Jongbloets, Carole Rooney Production: Judy Willsey, Kerri Mingo, Patty Eckert, Debbie Theoret Advertising: Martina Dopf, Heather Nelson, Chris Nickless Office Staff: Jennifer Boden, Donna Land

On Our Cover:

Tom Godin’s painting, The Night Before Christmas in the Cariboo, depicts a local home that touched him by its beauty. The tracks in the snow represent winter activity and the quaint shed shelters two lovely dogs.

Special Supplement to

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Holiday traditions vary but the warmth is the same ............. B15 The Christmas crayons ............................................................ B16 Deer Santa e-mail asking for change ...................................... B17 More Children’s Yuletide Experiences .........................B18 & B19 Christmas recipe favourites ..........................................B20 & B21 Due to the tremendous response from readers, see more Christmas stories, artwork and recipes in the Dec. 28 Cariboo Connector.

Messages from our Ministers A Knight’s tale

By Rick Barker Cariboo Christian Life Fellowship One upon a time, there was a very good knight who went about doing good all through the kingdom.

One day in the woods, he even rescued a wee boy from a pack of angry wolves. He took his sword and killed all the wolves one by one then carried the little boy back to his home.

One wintry day in December, he saw something beyond belief. It was a dragon, a female dragon – and they can be the nastiest. Oh, it was a mighty she-dragon indeed – spitting fire and breathing smoke. It was an ugly, ghastly dragon with ironlike scales that could ward off any blade.

She hissed and spit as the knight inched toward her carefully. The dragon kept lashing out at the good knight with her claws, with fire, and with her tail.

But the knight had

something else in fect bride for the mind. knight. And the The dragon knight held her wasn’t sure about hand, and walked this knight. She with her all her had tried many days, bringing knights before – peace to the whole none were ever realm.

RICK satisfying – none This is BARKER fulfilled her hunChristmas.

We ger. Curious – this are the hardened knight was different. dragon God kissed in The dragon hid her- Christ, and with that kiss, self behind a tall tree, but He transforms us into His the knight would not be beautiful bride. deterred. He pressed in The gift of this transcloser and closer. The drag- formation is ours when on, now afraid, hid from we allow Him the kiss. the presence of the knight.

Receive that kiss this Then the knight did Christmas. something that would go down in history. The whole kingdom would hear about this. Many people would never believe it, but He did it.

He kissed the dragon!

He kissed the dragon again and before his very eyes the dragon was transformed into a beautiful maiden, an incredible beauty of a princess; in fact, a per-

Behold your God

By Klara Lange Jesus Christ gave the sovereign Christ Our Saviour Outreach authority back into His Father’s God’s Word, Jesus Christ, became a hand, by restoring His downtrodden human being, lived on Earth among principles of righteousness to their us, and was full of forgiveness and rightful place in our lives. “The Lord truth. (John 1:14). will magnify the law and make it Because of Satan’s apostasy, God honourable.”(Isa 42:21). made provision to meet the crisis by Jesus’ death punishment solely for KLARA covenanting to give His only begotten our transgressions, although innoLANGE Son for mankind! So Jesus was born cent, redefines the unchangeable as a baby, yet He was the Incarnate nature of God’s perfect and holy laws.

God, the light of heaven and earth “with If God could not alter them to save His healing in His wings.” (Mal 4:2).

Son’s life and ours, no one else can, nor can God’s divine power rested on Jesus. He they be nailed to His cross, e.g. the Fourth rebuked with majesty and counselled with Commandment, only to accommodate lawmildness. He called the dead from their lessness and sin. Jesus’ human life testifies graves, and healed all sorts of diseases with a that we can also honour God’s original Ten word or touch.

Commandments and be blessed by God. Jesus’ whole address was eloquent and Because we are freely forgiven and saved, dignified. No man has seen Him laugh, we are obligated to render loyalty to God and yet His manners His great moral codes of “law of liberty” from were exceed- sin, ever after. (James 1:25). ingly pleasant.

Jesus’ cross cleared and justified God, With divine declaring the eternal foundation of God’s govauthority, Jesus ernment and His administration is love and d e n o u n c e d giving, and as such it is immutable forever.

Satan’s con- “For I am the Lord, I change NOT.” (Mal.3:6). spiracy against Because Jesus came and placed life eternal God and his into our reach, we see in every deed of His diabolic assaults love, in His wonderful healing and resurrecof distortions tion, in His grief and temptations and in His and abrogation selfless self-sacrifice, our Saviour – Immanuel, of God’s law of and our “God with us!” love.

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Receive Jesus’ free gift

By Paster Pat Stich 100 Mile House Evangelical Free Church I wonder how much pain and suffering caused in this world is nothing more than one person (or few or many it doesn’t matter) not following God’s rules for the road of life which are intended to create safety as we travel through?

Yet, we blame God for the pain without asking bigger questions like what is the purpose of pain? What is God design for us in this life?

The answer to these and other big questions involve love, justice, free will, God’s plan and other issues. There isn’t space here for full answers, so I will give a few short ones.

• Pain is to tell us something is wrong.

This world is take our punishwrong. My soul ment (satisfying is wrong.

His justice) and • God is 100 to show us real per cent just. love.

God will not God gave us turn a blind eye. one (the best) • God’s plan is off ramp on the PAT for us to spend highway to hell STICH all time with and one on ramp Him in perfec(trust in Jesus’ tion, where we would sacrifice on the cross) to love God. the highway to heaven.

• God gave us free will Love involves a choice, and will not take it back. which we must make to As soon as God would receive Jesus’ free gift. stop one person’s free The birth of Christ will, He would need to was God entering this stop everyone’s. world in a body, which • God is the author is Christmas. This and sustainer of love. entrance into this world Yet, many people love was also a guarantee that their freedom to live life God would complete the selfishly more than they plans He started. love God. Jesus is our Why not look to solution, if not what is?

Christ with a sense Does God just sit idly of wonder and worby and do nothing? No! ship and receive the God so loved us He sent greatest gift of all, life His very best, Jesus, to everlasting?

Attend a church service

By Kevin Seal 100 Mile House United Church Christmas is upon us.

We’ve worked hard to get ready, gift shopping, food shopping, parties with friends and greetings from those acquaintances we meet once a year or so.

Now is the time to sit back, by ourselves or with our loved ones, and think about what Christmas is all about.

Advent, the waiting period, is almost done.

We wait for Christmas, the Birth. The celebration of Jesus’ birthday where His name is only mentioned in passing

not with intent. celebration So we wait of Christmas. for all to have Look in this the intention of newspaper and speaking Jesus’ you will find name not by the churchmistake but es that have because His Christmas Eve KEVIN birthday is celservices, some SEAL ebrated. early evening, We will sit some later at by the fire now and night. There may even give a big sigh. We be a Christmas day serwill sit watching TV vice. and go into a world Talk to your friends of our own to escape. and invite them to your We can remember that service. Talk to your the escape can be to friends and find when a world that includes their services are.

Jesus, the Comforter.

Just show up using There are many plac- the information you es to go in 100 Mile find here.

House to share in the

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God gave us greatest gift of all

By Vicar Tyson Mastin Can we still glorify God when we are Christ the King Lutheran Church mourning over the loss of a loved one, or “Glory to God in the highest and on when we are uncertain and fearful of what earth, peace, goodwill toward men.” tomorrow may bring?

Like those angels in the field, we give Yes, you can. glory to God today as well. Not because You can glorify God along with the God needs glory or our worship, but by angels who sang of a gift that cannot be giving Him glory we are confessing to all taken from you. That gift is God’s peace TYSON that He is truly God. and His goodwill.

MASTIN There are many reasons to give glory to The angels were not glorifying God for God. Here in the Cariboo especially, we the beauty of creation, the love and devoglorify God for creating this beautiful land. We tion that people show to each other, or for granting glorify God for giving us our children, parents us good health and successful lives. They were gloand spouses, for giving us faithful friends and rifying God for sending His Son, our Saviour, into relatives who remember us, for our health, and this broken world. for our natural abilities.

God would not have become man if He hated us.

Unfortunately, all of these gifts can disappear. He would not die for us if He hated us. By becomPine beetles and pollution can destroy the land; ing man and dying for us, God shows that He loves we can see children die or rebel against their us and is at peace with us. upbringing; spouses can be unfaithful; friends So as you celebrate this Christmas, singing Away can betray us; and health can be replaced by ill- in a Manger” and “Stille Nacht,” remember Jesus, ness.

God’s gift of peace.

Thankful for Christmas season

By Reverends Keith and Kristen Dobyns St. Timothy’s Anglican Church To our new friends and neighbours in the South Cariboo, we join you in thankfulness, this Christmas season: • Thankful for living together in a place of natural beauty and wealth, where we are reminded daily of God’s blessings.

• Thankful for living in a community at peace, where we can continue learning to trust and depend upon each other.

• Thankful for the family and friends with whom we gather, to celebrate the love we share.

We join you in joy, this Christmas season: • The joy of new life in the midst of winter, startling us (like those shepherds) into awareness

KEITH AND KRISTEN DOBYNS of God’s presence.

• The joy of sharing the gifts with which we have been blessed, and discovering how generosity can be our way of life.

• The joy of learning to love each other in all our diversity, as blessed children of God. We join you in praise, this Christmas season: • To a God who enters into our

lives as a tiny baby, to teach us how to love.

• To a God who lives with us, sharing our troubles and our joys, and teaching us how to share our lives with each other.

• To a God who promises that hope can, and will, transform our world, and that we can begin living now in that new life of God’s promise.

We pray in thankfulness, joy, and praise to God for the gifts of this season. We pray for all of you, and we ask your prayers for us, that this season will daily remind us of God’s presence. We pray that God’s presence, born into our hearts as a newborn child, will give us the courage to live new lives of love, generosity and joy.

May you have a Blessed Christmas.

A Christmas challenge

By Dave Webber Cariboo Presbyterian Church It’s Remembrance Day as I write this message for Christmas.

I have been working on learning the John McCutcheon folk ballad, “Christmas in the Trenches.” It’s a great ballad that tells the tale of a young English soldier in the trenches during the First World War. It’s Christmas day in 1914, and everyone on both sides is hunkered down in their miserable trenches trying to survive the human meat grinder that created over 37 million military and civilian causalities in four bloody years.

Over the bitthe gun sights of pened one time at one ter cold and the other side. point along the miles still battlefields Soon men from and miles of trenches on of France, sudboth sides throw the Western Front. denly there is a down their The truth is, much to lone German weapons and the chagrin of the War voice singing a walk into “No Command on both Christmas carol.

Man’s Land” and sides, it happened several Soon his comthe war grinds to times at several differDAVE rades join him in a halt, as soldiers ent places. It seems the WEBBER harmony. from both sides Gospel of Jesus Christ, Then the boys exchange gifts of sung out in the midst of from the English side chocolate, cigarettes and the world’s most terrible sing, “God Rest Ye Merry pictures of family from war, had the power to Gentleman.” back home. bring peace.

When the German My Grandfather was a And here is my messide responds with veteran of that horrible sage. If the Gospel of “Stille Nacht,” both sides war, spending 1915-1918 Jesus Christ can do that are soon singing “Silent in the trenches of all its in the most horrendous Night” together in their biggest battles. The story battle in human history, own language.

McCutcheon’s song tells what can it do in your A young German sol- is a true story. The only life, with the battles you dier climbs out of the thing wrong is that the face? Give the Christ of trenches with a flag of song implies it only hap- Christmas a chance! truce and walks right into More messages continued on page B6

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Christmas Greetings 2012

The unexpected gift

By Pastor John Park then, it really is a gift and not some100 Mile House Baptist thing given out of expectation.

Church In almost every religion in the world, My brother has a really weird it is expected that we as humans are to philosophy when it comes to do our part in order to please whatgift giving. ever deity we worship; that we must do He doesn’t give gifts on good things in order to receive eternal Christmas, but gives his blessing in heaven.

Christmas gifts to friends and It is expected that when we stand JOHN family sometimes a week or a before God, that He will judge our PARK month later. works to see if we are fit to reside with The reason for this he says Him forever. is that everyone expects to get a gift on However, God, instead of judging our Christmas, but no one expects to get a gift goodness to enter heaven, He judged the out of the blue for no reason. At that point goodness of Jesus instead. And for all who

choose to accept God’s free, unmerited gift of salvation through Jesus Christ, they are forgiven, redeemed and judged as righteous before God. No one expected a gift like this.

God has given an unexpected gift at just the right time for all humanity. That is why we celebrate Christmas.

Because of the unexpected gift of salvation that came with the birth of Jesus Christ.

May the Lord richly bless you this Christmas.

Greatest gift ever given

By Pastor Jim Brown Bethel Pentecostal Community Church Most people love a good quality gift – especially if it is valuable.

I recall reading a story about a department store years ago that had a doll in the form of baby Jesus.

It was advertised as being

In the spirit of the season, ST. TIMOTHY’S ANGLICAN CHURCH

we’d like to join you and your family in a wish for worldwide peace and brotherhood this holiday season.

CHRIST THE KING

EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

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CARIBOO PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

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The Cariboo Presbyterian Church prays that everyone has a safe, happy, and wonderful Christmas season!

Christmas Eve service 7:00pm at the Lac la Hache Community Church on Timothy Lake Road Pastor Dave Webber

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Wishing You Jesus Christ’s SPIRIT OF LOVE!

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cuddly, washable, and unbreakable. It was packaged appropriately and had Biblical texts added here and there.

It did not sell. The manager of the store panicked, so he carried out a final promotion to get rid of the dolls.

He put a huge sign outside his store that said: JESUS CHRIST: MARKED DOWN TO 50% OFF – GET HIM WHILE YOU CAN! I don’t know what you think about Jesus Christ, but my Bible tells me, “For God so loved the world that He gave is only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life” (John 3:16).

So this is a Gift of love.

This Gift is indescribable. The Bible states, “Thanks be to God for His indescribable Gift” (II Corinthians 9:15).

This Gift is Deity wrapped up in humanity. We are told, “Behold the virgin shall be with Child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel, which is translated, ‘God with us’ (Matthew 1:23).”

This is a Gift of reconciliation. The Bible states, “Now all things are of God Who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ.…” We all need to be reconciled to God! This is a Gift of Grace.

In John 1:17 we read, “For the Law was given through Moses, but Grace and Truth came through Jesus Christ.

Someone has said, “Grace is God’s riches at Christ’s expense.”

This Gift is one of Eternal life. Accept Him today.

Much more can be said about The Greatest Gift Ever Given – no 50 per cent off.

The question we all need to ask ourselves is: Have I accepted this free Gift that God has given? If not, this would be a great time of the year to do so. Simply ask Jesus to forgive your sins and become the Lord of your life.

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Christmas Greetings 2012

Christmas through the eyes of a child

Merry Christmas

How does Santa deliver toys to all the children in the world in just one night?

Sheena Stenerson’s Grade 3 class at Horse Lake Elementary School

Hope your holidays are filled with good things and all your dreams come true at this special time of year.

A special thanks to all our friends and members for your patronage, from the staff at Williams Lake & District Credit Union

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Have a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year!

Bradly Bissat He drops the presents down the chimney, but the last one he goes down the chimney with it and puts everything under the tree. His reindeer run fast in the sky and they start about midnight and end at five in the morning. Santa knows who wakes up early and he does them first.

Stryker Gulliman He travels a million-miles-an-hour. His reindeer fly so fast because Santa feeds them special carrots that he grows in an inside garden. He uses magic to make chimneys bigger so he can get down them.

A Christmas Wish from all of us for the simple pleasures of happiness and laughter, loving and sharing, giving and caring!

May the Season and the New Year bring you peace, good health and happiness.

Thanks you for your loyal support.

Alexis Scott It takes Santa 15 hours to deliver the presents. A few elves go with him to help. The ones that work the hardest get to go. Maybe he uses a map or computer to find everyone’s house. He usually goes down the chimney but he can squeeze through a lock.

Julie Wiebe He leaves really early and stops really late. His first stop is in Saskatchewan because my cousin lives there and she always says she sees him coming.

Santa makes about 100,000 stops and uses magic so the reindeer don’t get tired. He takes some grapes and water for energy and works hard to get into shape for Christmas.

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To All Our Customers and Friends, We wish you a very Merry Christmas and a healthy, successful New Year.

We thank you for all your support as we continue to strive to be your shopping destination.

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May this Christmas greeting find you and yours in good spirits, ready to celebrate the gifts of peace and joy with friends and loved ones.

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By Diana Forster Do you know what Santa’s elves do during the day?

Well, it turns out they’re watching to see if the children are good or bad.

When Santa became overworked with so many children in the world, he sent a block e-mail to every mother, asking them to adopt an elf. The adopted elf would then spend December days with them and observe the children’s behaviour. Each night, he would return to the North Pole to report to Santa and make the toys.

Ergo, Niva and Ahria acquired their own elf. Mother collected him from the North Pole bus and the excited girls legally adopted him and christened him “Chippy.”

Enclosed instructions advised that they must never touch Chippy, but he would take messages back to Santa for them.

Another surprise: upside-down Chippy.

So, very early every morning, Chippy returned from the North Pole and hid the toilet bowl. For some strange reason, mother’s somewhere for the girls to find. All day long, he supply of chocolate chips had greatly diminished. watched their behaviour and, every night, he dutiOne of Chippy’s other escapades involved string. fully reported back to Santa.

Contents of the kitchen drawer were scattered But Chippy was a typically mischievous elf, and around and various pieces of string lay on the floor. he sure sprung some surprises on Ergo, Niva and But one long, long piece stretched all the way from Ahria. high on the kitchen wall to the other side of the The first morning, appropriately enough, Chippy living room. There was no doubt that Chippy had was found sitting on the “Believe” sign. been zip-lining!

The next morning, he was found on the kitchen A rare photo was captured when Chippy inadvercounter surrounded by little marshmallows. In his tently got caught up in a vine and had to stay there hand was a skewered marshmallow and in front of all day because the girls never did find him. him was a candle, with tiny bits of tinfoil scattered All too soon, it was Christmas Eve. Suddenly, a everywhere. It was patently obvious that Chippy bell rang loudly and, blowing a kiss, Chippy rushed had been roasting marshmallows. away to join Santa’s world tour.

Another morning found the naughty elf all Mother quickly consoled the girls by reminding tangled up in the toilet paper holder, with toilet them that Chippy would be helping Santa deliver paper strewn all over. Chippy had obviously paid a the toys that night and, for sure, he’d be back the visit to the “loo” and the evidence could be seen in following year.

An unusual Christmas

By Vic Popiel My first job was in a bank in Winnipeg.

At the time, I lived at home and supported the family as much as I could. As is the usual practice after several years in one branch, I was transferred to a small town near Brandon.

My mother was upset that I

was leaving, but I promised I would visit. So every payday, I would take the bus to Winnipeg and visit my mother and brothers.

That year, a warm front moved into southwest Manitoba and daytime temperatures reached plus 15. Even golfers ventured out onto the local course.

There was talk of a green Christmas that year. For Manitoba, this is extremely unusual.

The Christmas holiday finally arrived and I caught the bus to

Winnipeg on Christmas Eve. As the bus travelled down the highway and stopped at the usual places, there was still no trace of snow. But, just west of Portage la Prairie the snow appeared.

When the bus pulled into Portage, there was a foot of snow on the ground, and much more when the bus arrived in Winnipeg. I was met at the bus depot and we took a transit bus home.

And I was treated to a white Christmas after all.

As a footnote, when I went back to work, the snow had arrived there also.

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Christmas Greetings 2012 Residents of Carefree Manor talk about their fondest Christmas memories

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My holiday wish for you is that happiness and good fortune will visit your home in the year ahead.

Best Wishes.

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Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year!

Thank you for your business!

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Merry Christmas to all our loyal customers, and all the best for the New Year.

Marjorie Sendrowski – age 87 My kids were still small, and after they went to bed, we put out two train sets for the two boys. We went to bed and were woken up soon by the boys who were out looking at the train sets. They said that Santa couldn’t have put them there because it wasn’t even twelve o’clock yet. We had some explaining to do.

Honey McIntyre – age 89 I was about six years old and I remember getting just one thing. It was a doll about as big as me. I was thrilled, but I didn’t get anything else. I think my parents saved and saved to buy it because we had nothing. It bothers me how much kids get now-adays. I got a doll and I was in heaven.

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You’re tops on our list

and Santa’s list, too. Here’s to a season filled with gifts and goodies galore and great to-do!

Happy holidays from our house to yours.

L to R: Carla, Sally, Carl, Angela & Shelan

Thank you for your patronage.

Best wishes for 2013!

Trudy Benson – age 93 We always hitched up horses from the neighbour’s farm and loaded the kids in the sleigh. We’d go around to all the farms with kids getting on and off along the way. The kids would always go to bed excited and we would put the stockings up right after. As soon as we went to bed, those four heads would pop out their door and they’d be looking at the stockings. We didn’t give them heck – we just sang little Christmas songs and said little things like Santa is watching.

Edith Adolph - “young at heart” We lived in Saskatchewan and our kids were all under the age of six. It was Christmas Eve and we went to church, then back home my husband lit a fire in the fireplace but it turned into a chimney fire. After the fire department left, we had to spend the evening cleaning up and Santa couldn’t come down the chimney that year – he had to come through the door and he left footprints on the floor.

The most important thing about Christmas was the birth of Christ and we read the Christmas story every Christmas morning.

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Christmas Greetings 2012

The Christmas tree dilemma

By Alamaz Durand “Snow Bees,” my brother exclaimed as the five of us trudged through the snow. Axe in hand, we listened to the bogus story about how snow bees lived deep in the snow and attacked unsuspecting individuals.

Now, we country folk know darn well there is know such thing, but the city girl who had joined us that Christmas holiday believed every outrageous word that came from my brother’s mouth.

After a few minutes had passed, I simply told her “There is no such thing as snow bees” and left at that.

Not having said anything sooner, we felt bad (not really), so we decided to have this city slicker pick out the Christmas tree. Having searched for a good hour, she pointed. “That looks like a good one.”

We shook the snow off, having looked over we seconded her choice.

We cut down the tree and brought it back to the house with overflowing optimism. After all, this was the year the parents weren’t able to join us, so we had to make a good impression.

Later that evening, we brought the tree stand down and hauled in the evergreen and stood it in place. We all stood there staring at the tree, as it dripped on the floor and the branches sagged we tried to rationalize our pick.

My oldest brother thought for a moment then said, “We could put the worse side in the corner.”

We nodded, each firing out their ideas. Confident that it might just work, but our confidence flew outside the window as Grandma (who was given the duty of giving the final word) had confirmed our worse fear. Giving a chuckle, she bluntly said, “That is the worst tree I have ever seen.”

That wasn’t saying much – usually our tree picking was, how do you put it? “eclectic” - she was right though we hit an all time low. It made the Charlie Brown tree look like a Van Gogh masterpiece. It was so bad we had to take it down.

Determined that we would get our perfect Christmas tree, we siblings and friend suited up, flashlights in hand and we marched outside in 25 below weather, in the dark to

t h e snow-packed field. Now, those who could not find a decent tree in the day time, one would think it was next to impossible to find “the” tree in the dark.

Hey, we were determined (more like desperate) so we cut down another evergreen dragged it back in the house and stood it up in the stand. And lo and behold it was worst then the first one.

We looked at the first tree then back at the second, then we had a “eureka” moment. Dad took a saw and cut half a dozen branches from the first tree and we drilled those suckers in to the places that were vacant. The remaining gaps were filled with tinsel.

Hey, what did you expect? We’re Canadian, eh!

By Anna Betuzzi It all came down to that one night.

TEEN I was wandering the streets, shivering, when he came up to me. The young boy was all happy and smiley, a typical mood for a youngster on Christmas Eve. “Poor doggie, you must be freezing!” he exclaimed.

I gladly approached his embrace. I wanted nothing but a home for Christmas, and he looked like about as good as I’d ever get.

A burly man appeared behind the boy. I wagged my tail as an act of friendship, but he just scowled at me.

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Christmas of 1958

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By Linda Colbert It was a mere week before the Christmas of 1958 and my father, three brothers and I were going out together to pick the perfect evergreen.

Excitement was building, I moved at such a quick speed getting on my clothes for the cold Quebec winter. Sitting by the door watching my, way-too-slow brothers, to get their jackets and boots on so we could get our tree.

My foot tapped impatiently on the floor as I spun the bow saw around on my wrist, waiting for what seemed an eternity.

My father made his way to the door and sat down on the bench next to me.

He picked up some old rags and wrapped them around his feet.

I felt a twinge of sadness as I watched him do this.

Guilt also made its way into my gut, as I thought about the wish list I had made at school of what I hoped to receive for Christmas.

We made our way into the forest and although it should have been a simple task, it wasn’t – it never was.

Five males, butting heads about which tree was in fact the perfect tree. I gave up fighting for my choice the instant I started to loose feeling in my toes.

After more light-hearted debate about the evergreen, my baby brother got his pick, which was fine I just wanted to feel my digits again. I sawed through the small trunk and pulled it quickly through the snow to our wonderfully warm house.

I could hear the sizzling of the bacon as soon as I walked through the front door. My mother was in the kitchen preparing the toppings for her freshly made

Put to the test

“Look Daddy, this doggie needs a home, and I do want a doggie for Christmas.”

“Why would we want a mutt like this one in our house? Dogs are nothing but trouble.”

“But Daddy, it’s Christmas Eve. Can’t we keep him for one night to see if he can be a good dog? Look, there isn’t even a collar around his neck.”

“Well, if you must.…”

At that, I licked the boy’s face.

He giggled, but then turned serious.

“Are you going to be a good boy? If you are, it’ll be a fairytale for us. If not...,” his voice faded.

The unspoken part was just as

real as the spoken part.

We all arrived at my possible new home – man, boy and dog, and so began my test. I even attempted to wipe my paws on the doormat before I fell asleep at the foot of my boy’s bed.

Morning came, and my stomach growled. How could I still be a good doggie and beg for food?

I was pretty sure that begging was bad. I chose to wait it out.

“Daddy, wake up! It’s Christmas!” my boy exclaimed, as he jumped on Dad’s bed.

Hopefully, a groggy dad didn’t mean a grumpy dad.

At that thought, I hurried out of sight.

When I entered the living

perogies. I inhaled deeply as I walked towards the delicious smell anda girl realized just how hun-seeme to com gry I was.

My mother turned She from the stove andfavour Ocean matter-of-factly told tauran me there was no money “So for presents this year. “We This news came as a bit “Wh of a shock to me, as we “We had been renting outdon’t h the spare room in ourthere. farmhouse for monthshave lu in a lo to get extra cash.

On Christmas morn-outsid ing, I was woken by the “We really sound of my mother have a slamming dough on Afte the kitchen counter.else in The thought of warm“Well buns, fresh from theon Ch oven, made my stom-family Afte ach grumble.

I made my way down“Of co the stairs to the livingthe fir room to see our per-orphan fect tree, decorated “Gre orphan with the same bulbs will co that we used year after “Gre year. And although IChrist knew what to expect Iorphan couldn’t help but glance “We underneath it, lookingenjoy a for a possible present. “I h orphan It remained bare.

For dinner my mother hadfavour prepared a feast of cabbage rolls, “Th fresh bread, perogies with all thewill do “See fixings, sauerkraut and kolbasa. so exci Surrounded by my family enjoy- I we ing that wonderful meal, I feltso exc truly happy.

That warm feeling of joy was the only thing I really wanted for Christmas, and to my surprise, it didn’t come in the form of a Tonka truck or even a yoyo.

room, a breathtaking sight met my eyes. Shiny packages now surrounded the decorated tree.

One of them smelled like food, and I knew that this was the final question of my test.

I barely managed to resist the temptation, but I thought about losing my boy and turned to the task ahead. Gingerly, I grasped the ribbon and hauled the package upstairs. From there I dropped it at Dad’s feet.

My boy and Dad looked back and forth between me and the package.

“He can stay,” Dad stated with an air of finality. I licked his hand, and they both started laughing.

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Christmas Greetings 2012 A new friend and more

By Jaime Harper Mile 108 Elementary One day I was walking YOUTH down the street and a saw an deeporphanage shelter. owards I walked in and there was ell anda girl around my age; her name was Lily. She w hun-seemed very nice, so I asked her if she wanted to come to lunch with me. urned She said yes, so we walked down to my andfavourite restaurant by the ocean – it was called Ocean Side. Anyway, we were talking at the restold taurant and it went like this: money “So how are you Lily?” I asked. year. “Well for me not so great,” Lily explained. s a bit “Why Lily?” as we “Well, when you live in an orphanage, you g outdon’t have anyone but the other kids who are n ourthere. That’s why I was so excited to come and monthshave lunch with you; you are the only person in a long time who actually offered to take me morn-outside of the orphan home. by the “We are there every holiday of the year. It really sucks because we miss Christmas and I mother have always loved Christmas.” h on After this, I felt really bad for her and everyone unter.else in the orphanage, so I made a suggestion. warm“Well why don’t you get to go out and have fun m theon Christmas? You could come and visit my stom-family and me.”

After this, Lily’s eyes lit up like shining stars. down“Of course I will come! You know this will be livingthe first Christmas I will have spent out of the r per-orphanage.” orated “Great how about I will take you back to the orphanage, and then on Christmas, I promise I bulbs will come and get you!” r after “Great, thank you! This is going to be the best ugh IChristmas ever, but what about all my friends at the pect Iorphanage?” glance “Well maybe we can go out and buy them gifts to ookingenjoy at Christmas, too,” I mentioned. resent. “I have a better idea. Why don’t we go to the orphanage after Christmas and read them your r hadfavourite Christmas stories?” Lily explained. e rolls, “That would be so awesome Lily. I think that we all thewill do this.”

“See you on Christmas, bye,” Lily said – she was olbasa. so excited. enjoy- I went home and told my parents and they were I feltso excited we would be helping one more person in

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Christmas came all too fast. On Christmas morning, I rushed to the orphanage to get Lily.

She came right away to the door and we ran as fast as we could back to my house. We all sat down in the living room, my parents were ready to start.

During the week before, my parents and I went to the store and bought Lily a stocking, and hung it off the fire place. I guess Santa knew Lily was coming because her stocking had a letter and a chocolate reindeer in it.

Since Lily didn’t know how to read, my parents read the letter to her, and guess what – Lily is now my new sister!

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YULETIDE EXPERIENCE Last Christmas was the best yuletide experience ever. It was so awesome because I got an iPod Touch. At first I didn’t know what it was till I opened it. It was small and sort of round. When I opened it I was so excited I got up hugged everyone and screamed in my head.

By Camryn Ray Grade 4 Horse Lake Elementary

Christmas Time One Christmas Eve……..

My dad went to go get his wallet. As soon as he stepped outside he heard Santa’s sleigh. He saw a bright red light. Then it got smaller and smaller and smaller until it was gone. But laying there were three presents. Two were reindeer slippers for my brothers and for me white pajamas. I’ll never forget that Christmas.

By Mackayla Grieve Grade 3 Horse Lake Elementary

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My and I family were going tubing. All of my family includes my aunties, uncles, Pe7e, and my granny. It was 12 o’clock. We also went snowboarding, no one got hurt. We had fun. My brother and I went on the biggest hill, when we went skiing. We went inside to get some hot chocolate and to watch a Christmas movie, “Rudolph the Snow deer.” We all had lunch together before we all said our good-byes and went home.

We cleaned up the place and then we had supper.

We had a feast. The adults and the kids ate together. It was fun. We had fun watching TV together. Everyone said “good-bye, see you next time” then they went home.

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Last Christmas was so cool. I twas so awesome because I got a gun. I shot all of the trees in the back yard. It was also great because my Dad and Mom got me a bike. 2011 was the best Christmas ever!

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Yuletide Experience Last Christmas I got a telescope. It was black and grey. It was very very cool and awesome. I got something to tie it all up and make it look cool.

So dad and I tried it out and got to see Venus. It is really red.

That was my most awesome Christmas ever! I also got a lot of presents and some odd reason I got one from my cats.

Bt. Tristan Cutler Grade 3 Horse Lake Elementary

Yuletide experience Last Christmas was the best Christmas!!!

I was suppose to be in bed, but I could no sleep.

Early that day mom and I were wrapping presents in my room for my sister, dad and family. We kept the presents in my room. So then I heard someone coming up, in came my mom. I am not very good at sleeping. So my mom was looking at me, I think, she looked at me for a long time. Then she went to get the presents. Then she brought them down. She went down stairs. I got up to look at my clock, and then I saw it was 12! Then I went to sleep. I got up at 4 A.M. My mom and sister were down stairs, and we opened presents. I opened my presents I got a bouncy ball full of silly bands; it had water in it and a green blue and red light. Then I opened a Zuzu pet. Then I saw one in the corner and took it and opened it and it was a remote control truck. Then there were 2 really big ones. So I walked over to them I opened it was a GT and the other one was my sisters. And that was my favourite’s yuletide experience!!!

By Danickah Pasanen Grade 4 Horse Lake Elementary

esome Yuletide Experience in the One Christmas eve ad andI was in my bed half istmasa wake. Then I heard some footsteps. I didn’t know what to do, but I didn’t know who it was.

It could be Santa. So I got up and I peeked around and I saw a note it was from Santa. I can’t remember what it said, but the piece of pizza I left him was gone. Then I saw something, it was a flash of light. It could have been a plane or a helicopter but I think it was Santa sled!

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Memories of Lac des Roches gifts

By Sharron Woloshyn hole.

And why do they colour the rake handles brown, Despite good intentions of friends I hold dear, tractor wheels simply mash them deep into the not all gifts they send me suit life way out here.

The ice candle cast such a beautiful light, was a ground. puddle of water from south wind one night.

The patio set was constructed with ease, but it The LED light for fishing used twice, ’til the dog toppled right over in a strong eastern breeze. knocked it in through my LED lights that would glow small hole in the ice. where I tread, were soon Painted cloth for the barcovered with snow then run beque fit it just right, but then down by a sled. disappeared in a strong windThe kite should have hovstorm one night. ered way up in the sky, but it The brimmed sailing hat only drops down I don’t really gave me shade that I lacked, know why. was knocked in the lake by the Those big thermal mittens boom when I tacked. were warm without fail, but Towels for the hot tub outsomewhere they lay on a selside were the best, until they dom-used trail. were shredded for chipmunks’ The birds seemed to thrive new nest. in their little birch house, until Ice candles are beautiful but don’t last long.

The compost box showed it was struck by a huge wayI was eco aware, but could not hold its own with a ward grouse. hungry black bear.

The tuner provides listening pleasure for free, but I built little snowmen – used a kit from a box, but out here we can barely make out CBC. they soon became snow balls by an angry red fox.

A Fiberglas shovel both handy and cute is no Croquet sounded fun but one thing I forgot, our match for a stubborn old willow root. south-facing slope has not one good flat spot.

Bright red gloves were my favourite attire, until The analog watch was my new favourite clock, until singed handling food down at the campfire. lost through the cracks near the end of the dock.

A post box for parcels out front had bad luck it My very own buck saw for downed trees on the was hit by the driver of the night snow plough truck. road, bounced off of my quad where it was poorly I won’t catch a trout with those homemade dry stowed. flies that fell out of the boat and met early demise.

Those handy wipes work on most anything dirty, When will I learn to put all wrenches back, ’cause except when the mercury drops below thirty. if left on the back hoe gets squished by the track.

A warm fuzzy fleece throw dragged out by the cat, I filled the bird feeder and outside it just sat, ‘till through briars and mud was the last we saw that.

I found it was food for at least one stinky pack rat.

The hand-painted sign that had welcomed my Despite all those gifts I just couldn’t refuse, here’s a guests broke when a twister roared through from the small list of things which out here I could use. west.

Bug spray and sunscreen, batteries, duct tape, I loved my new vest trimmed around with fake furs, and of course lots of Band-Aids for everyday but wrecked it by snagging on dried burdock burrs. scrapes.

The hand crafted holder to store a spare roll, in the Weed whacker filament, bar oil and more, pretty outhouse was bumped and slipped right down the well anything sold at Bridge Lake gen’ral store.

First family Christmas in Canada a memorable experience

By Reg Berrington It was December 1956, and I was waiting for my dad so we could go and find our very first Christmas tree since arriving in Canada.

We landed in Canada in July 1956, arriving at Montreal on the ship Corinthia, which had just made her maiden voyage from England.

Our family then spent four amazing nights and five days on a train, anticipating our arrival in Vancouver.

After settling in our new city and country, this was to be our first Christmas. Dad and I set out to Commercial

Drive and Broadway where the Boy Scouts were selling Christmas trees. We were amazed how tall the trees were, as I was only familiar with trees being around three to four feet in height.

Our purchase was a towering fir about seven feet high. When we arrived home, we quickly discovered we had no decorations, so out we went again to the local drugstore and purchased a string of lights, some glass balls and, of course, an angel for the top.

It was exciting decorating our first tree in Canada.

My sister, who was 10, was so thrilled with the happenings that we gave her the honour of putting the angel on top of the tree. My little brother, who was 3, was only interested in rearranging the glass balls but, of course, my mother kept a keen eye on him.

After completing the decorating, the lights were lit and we all stood in awe at our best tree we had ever seen.

Not only did we have a great tree, but we were to feast on our very first turkey. Mom had to do some research on how

to cook her first turkey, but the end result tasted great with stuffing and gravy.

Gifts were exchanged with great excitement and our first Canadian Christmas was enjoyed by all.

Life changes Dad and I were working at Burrard Dry Dock – Dad was in the carpenter’s shop and I was building cabinets and furniture for a number of the boats in for upgrades.

The winter was great and I went up to Mount Seymour and tried some skiing. It Continued on B15

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Christmas Greetings 2012

Brimming with

Holiday traditions vary but the warmth is the same

By Katie McCullough We all celebrate the holidays a little differently. brown, Everyone has traditions that to theare passed down from generation to generation making their but itholiday season a little different than their neighbours. I d glowalways find it interesting to soonhear how others celebrate. en runChristmas is most definitely my favourite holiday of the e hov-year, and having been born , but itand raised in the Cariboo, t reallyI like to think I celebrate a fairly traditional Canadian mittensChristmas, although I know ail, buteveryone has their own way n a sel-of celebrating.

My friend Monika came to thrivethe Cariboo from Switzerland e, until20 years ago and shared how e way-they celebrate Christmas back home. A few of their ee, butChristmas traditions are different than ours. is no Dec. 6 is Santa Claus day, and that day, the children sit , untilon Santa’s knee. Before they do, their parents tell Santa a luck itlittle story about the child beforetruck.hand. The children give Santa a de drylittle poem, and if they have been mise. good children during the year, ’causethey get treats from Santa. ck.

Some of the traditions they at, ‘tillgrew up with in Switzerland are k rat. very similar to ours in Canada, here’s asuch as Christmas baking and .

Christmas concerts in the comt tape,munities. Monika says the reason erydaywhy Santa comes to Switzerland on Dec. 6 is because he needs prettyquite a bit of time to make it to ore. Canada on the 25th.

On Dec. 24, they light their Christmas tree with candles and everyone sits around the tree and sings songs and opens gifts.

Another tradition is they put a wreath made of spruce or fir on the table with four candles;

a candle is lit each weekend in December until Christmas.

On Dec. 25, they have a Christmas meal that is not turkey; it is usually something like ham and potato salad.

One of my favourite holiday traditions is going out and cutting down a real tree. Getting a tree is usually somewhat of an adventure. We usually drive many kilometres to find that perfect tree.

I like spruce or fir, although I know some prefer a pine tree.

Usually after cutting down the tree, we discover it is too big for the truck, so it needs a little trimming. When we get it home it is usually too big for the door, so it needs a little more trimming.

After getting it in the house, the tree is usually too big for the stand, so normally I resort to using a horse bucket or a five-gallon pail as my stand.

No one knows the difference when you cover it with a nice tree skirt.

I believe Christmas celebrations are all about children. It is such a magical time of the year for them, and some of the traditions I like to carry on include letting my son decorate the tree; I believe there’s nothing more perfect than a tree decorated by a child.

I also like to bake cookies, and entertain family and friends. Christmas dinner in our home is held on Dec. 25 and Boxing Day is usually a day of rest. Although I’ve tried the hustle and bustle of shopping, I have to admit I prefer to relax or go sleigh riding or cross-country skiing.

To me no Christmas is complete unless it’s a white Christmas.

I’ve had Christmas in warmer climates, but nothing beats a good old Cariboo Christmas even if it might be -30 C. Happy holidays to all, enjoy your own traditions year after year, and take the time out of your busy lives to celebrate the holidays with those who you cherish the most.

May your glass be filled with enough good cheer to last the season, and throughout the year.

It’s a pleasure to think of all the great folks we’ve had the privilege to know and serve.

Thank you everyone!

Cheers!

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The Chief and Council, staff and membership wish all a happy and safe holiday.

May the creator bring all our neighours a prosperous new year full of health and peace.

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was even fun watching the chain gangs put chains on the cars for a small fee.

Sister was in school making a lot of friends and mom was learning the Canadian way of shopping.

On March 30, 1957, my dad died in his sleep. I tried giving him artificial respiration while waiting for the fire department ambulance inhalator to arrive, but to no avail he was gone.

For the first time in my life, I had gone from a young 19-yearold to suddenly becoming the breadwinner of a family of four.

I can still remember the funeral. I had never seen so many people and couldn’t believe my Dad had so many friends in the short nine months of being in Canada. Dad had been the trainer of the local soccer team and it was those lads that laid his remains to rest.

My whole world was changed. A few months later, mother went back to England taking my brother and sister with her. Later my Mother married my dad’s best friend and stayed in England until her passing.

My brother and sister eventually immigrated back to Canada. I sponsored my sister when she was 16 and my brother when he was 20.

Unfortunately, family Christmas was never the same. I’m now in my midseventies reflecting on my past, but also to the future as I now have two sons of my own, a blended family where I gained two daughters and have a total of eight fantastic grandchildren.

I can say it has been worth my new life in Canada, as I watch my grandchildren celebrate Christmas.

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Christmas Greetings 2012 The Christmas crayons

By Marianne Van Osch Molly Macmillan was nine that winter of 1935.

It was the day after Christmas. Molly was curled up in her father’s comfy radio chair, as she called it. Her new drawing book was open in her lap, lying flat on top of a small board.

The drawing book was a Christmas present from her mother. It was made from brown wrapping paper from the store in Forest Grove. Her mother saved the paper for months. She cut it into large rectangles, folded them in half and ran a neat stitch down the centres with her sewing machine.

Molly had put another Christmas gift, a new box of Crayola crayons, on the arm of the chair. Every year her grandmother in Oregon sent the family a Christmas box.

In the box, there’d be a special present for each person: striped ribbons of hard candy, homemade mittens, and caps with earflaps.

This year, a box of crayons tied in a scrap of shiny red satin was way down in the bottom of the box, so Molly had to wait the longest for her surprise. This box of crayons was special. In it were not the usual eight crayons as there usually was.

This year, there were 16 glorious colours, eight new ones with names like yellow orange and yellow green and even white, for goodness sakes. Molly couldn’t wait

to show the marvelous colours to the other girls next week.

She settled back in the chair. A patch of pale winter sun made a square on the floor beside her. The only sound was a soft scraping as her mother slid a pan of biscuits from the oven of her big old cook stove. It was warm and cozy in the small house.

Molly drew a line with a black crayon that slanted across the corner of the page on the left side. That would be the roof of their barn, the side that sloped down to cover the pigs in the summer.

Just then the door by the kitchen stove scrunched open. It let in her father and Young Jack, as he was called, in a swirl of freezing air. The door thumped shut.

“You won’t believe this!” Father said, his voice loud with excitement.

“There’s been a cougar in the barn.

Seems he’s been coming and going for some time. There’s a board loose in back of that pile of stuff in the far corner. Hard to

believe we haven’t heard any commotion from the horses, must’ve got used to him.

“But we can’t take any chances. I’m going over to get Bill and we’ll have to track him down.

He’s headed toward the creek.”

Molly watched from the warm chair while her father grabbed his gun from the rack and stuffed some bullets in his pocket. Jack snatched a biscuit from the pan on his way out the door.

Molly went on with her drawing. The barn soon had another long sloping side to the roof and a slightly crooked door. A blue line moved across the middle of the page, up behind the barn in a wave-like pattern. Molly thought the greenish blue was perfect for the horizon and for little hummocks of snow. Fir trees shaped like triangles began to dot the hills.She stopped drawing. After some thought, she drew something high on a branch of a tall fir. She used light brown for the cougar lying along the branch, looking like a cat

with a neat round face, small ears and long whiskers.

Later that afternoon, when the house had become full of shadows, Father and Jack came in, stomping snow, breathing clouds of steam. Molly hurried to shut the door behind them. Before they had finished hanging up their wet wool coats and mittens, the story was told.

They had followed the cougar up the hill for some time. Its tracks lead to an old fir way up past the highest hay field.

“It was almost like that old cat was waiting for us,” Jack said in a quiet voice.

When the cougar had been put down and they had had a chance to look closely at it, they saw that it really was the old cougar’s time. It had an injury that would have made hunting almost impossible.

Molly looked up at her father and saw the sadness on his face. He put his arm around her and held her close for a moment.

She walked over to the chair where her drawing book still lay on the arm. With one of the new colours, red orange, she filled in a bright sunset sky. With the dark green crayon, she coloured in the big fir tree so that nothing could be seen on its branches against the white and blue snow hill.

With her sharply pointed blue violet crayon she carefully printed Molly Macmillan at the bottom of the page, over in the right-hand corner.

Yuletide Experience One Christmas Eve, I heard Santa’s bells. I got out of bed and went to the ladders and looked down one of the steps but I never saw him! I saw nothing under there tree. I felt upset that there were no presents under the tree. I have tried every year to wake up to try and catch him but I have never seen him ever. One day maybe I will see him… I hope.

By Ryan Vincenz Grade 3 Horse lake Elementary

Yuletide Experience One Christmas eve when I was about 3 years old I got a big stocking and it was six feet long and two feet wide! I got lots of bubbles and I got trucks and cars in it. There was candy too and I got lots of presents. And now I get my stocking full every year.

That was my most awesome Christmas year.

By Jackson Hooper Grade 3 Horse Lake Elementary

My Best Christmas One Christmas yuletide when I was 6 I got the best thing in my life. It was in a very wide box all wrapped up in wrapping paper. The box was from my Grandma and Grandpa. When I opened it I saw a charger for something and under it I saw another big box, I opened it and it was a laptop. I was jumping up and down. When my family was done opening presents I asked Mom to charge my laptop. She said yes, and I got to play games. The year after I got an iPod Touch and this year I want a phone. I wish I had Wi-Fi for the internet so I do not need a internet stick. That was the best yuletide ever in my life.

Karli-Rae Ross Grade 3 Horse Lake Elementary

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Christmas Greetings 2012

Old-timer remembers Christmas Eve trips

By Earl Cahill Christmas has always been special in my family and I would like to share some of the trips I made to be home Christmas Eve. In 1947 when I worked for the Fisheries at Farwell Canyon out of Williams Lake, I was delayed by repairs to my car and didn’t get on the road until late afternoon on Dec. 24.

As I waited at the garage, the owner, Art, mentioned he had just gassed up a freight truck bound for the Horsefly-Likely area with last minute Christmas supplies. The driver was already supplied with Christmas cheer, so he hoped that deliveries would be made on time.

It was cold and snowing hard when I left Williams Lake about 3 p.m., and south of 150 Mile House there were fresh truck tracks in about four inches of snow. There were lots of dips and short hills on the old Cariboo Highway there and there were no snowplows out that afternoon but the truck tracks weren’t hard to follow. As I came around a curve in the road, I could see the taillights of a truck stuck on a little hill.

I stopped and waited, and even though I could hear the motor revving, the truck wasn’t moving, so I went to see if I could help. As I approached, I could hear the motor revving up and down but the wheels weren’t spinning. With the snow and the headlights, I could see into the cab but I couldn’t see the driver even though the engine was still revving up and down.

When I opened the door, I found the driver lying across the seat with his foot still on the gas pedal – the truck out of gear. Realizing he had probably had too much Christmas cheer before leaving Williams Lake and had missed the turnoff to Horsefly and Likely at 150 Mile, I climbed in, put the truck in gear, rocked it a couple of times, backed it down the hill to a wide spot in the road, shut the engine off and left the keys on the dashboard.

I figured he would wake up when he got cold, realize where he was and still reach his destination ahead of Santa. The road was good to 70 Mile House, where I stopped for some of Ma Porter’s good food.

Next stop was to gas up at the pumps at the Cariboo Lodge in Clinton and then on home to Lillooet.

In 1953, I was a driver-trainer for a new trucking company operating between Vancouver and Edmonton via Washington, Idaho and Montana as the Trans-Canada Highway had yet to be completed.

Sometimes we re-entered British Columbia by northern Idaho and the Crow’s Nest Pass into Alberta. If the Crow’s Nest was closed due to snow

slides, we detoured through Montana into Alberta at Sweetgrass, MT. The trucks we drove were called “doubles” (loaded truck pulling a loaded trailer). They were legal to drive through Montana and passes in B.C. and the United States but not in Alberta.

When we reached the Alberta border, we had to unhitch the trailer and use a lighter truck to pull the loaded trailer in Alberta. The arrangement caused delays of up to six hours, while we waited for the trailer to catch up after driving to Edmonton and back to the border.

I had promised Jocelyn we could drive home to Clinton for Christmas, but due to these Alberta restrictions, I didn’t arrive back in Vancouver until 9 p.m. Christmas Eve. I had slept from the Snoqualmie Pass in Washington, so I was ready to hit the road when I finally got there It was pouring rain as we scurried around packing the car when our landlady (who lived in the basement of the house she rented to us) came

up with a gift of her homemade wine wrapped in a paper bag.

We set it on the back seat while I made a lastminute check before leaving, but Jocelyn was right behind me holding a dripping bag as the wine had exploded. Our lady friend had bottled the wine as we loaded the car and I guess it was still working.

Needless to say the car reeked but we cleaned it up as quickly as we could, anxious to be on our way. We were stopped at a roadblock in New Westminster where we thought we might be spending Christmas if the good officer had smelled wine, but he stood away from the car in the pouring rain asking the usual questions to which we were able to truthfully reply, so he advised us to drive safely and have a Merry Christmas.

We arrived in Clinton safely after a snowy trip to enjoy another happy family Christmas.

Wishing all you readers a safe and Merry Christmas.

Yuletide Experience One Christmas Eve my parents made me go to bed and I was up all night. At four in the morning I heard footsteps and dragging on the floor and finally at six in the morning I was begging my parents to come out and watch me open my presents. There was one huge present and the huge present was a GT. That was the best Christmas ever.

Colby McCullough Grade 4 Horse Lake Elementary

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Yuletide Experience One Christmas eve I was 4 years old. I heard a big thud I woke up and there was a huge present with my name on it.

That morning I was so excited I scared my cats up the tree. The huge present was a TV. The cats got lots of treats. I got candy in my socking. That was the best Christmas ever.

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The Creepy Christmas Prank One Christmas I was sleeping down stairs and my cousin Alex was screaming because his big brother Jordan was telling stories about the woman in black. So I end into the kitchen to go to sleep.

Then my little cousin went to the bathroom and when he came out I scared him by dressing up as the women in black. And then it was Christmas morning and I got a really cool present that my mom and dad got me it was a nerd battle axe and a nerd n strike CS-6 and that was my favourite yuletide experience.

By Kade Livingston Grade 4 Horse Lake Elementary

Oh Christmas Tree…

Julian Bob, Grade 6 E.A.M.S.

My Best Christmas memory was of a time I gave a present to my mom and that was in town. I gave her a picture of when we went sledding at the play ground. We used the family sled and went down a steep hill. It was fun! My mom was happy and she gave me a BIG hug. We went skiing and we went snowboarding--- that was OK!

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Merry Christmas One day on Christmas, Kelsey and I went skating at a pond. We went one on one game of hockey.

Kelsey would mostly win, she would get like 4 points and I would get like 2. Sometimes we play until it got dark or when it gets cold, sometimes really cold. We would start taking off our skates and put on our boots, before heading home. We raced home, Kelsey always won! We would have hot chocolate, my mom helps us sometimes. We had cookies or we make some cookies then we will put them on a plate. We grabbed blankets, put on the Christmas Carols or another Christmas movie.

We ate cookies and had hot chocolate; sometimes we dipped the cookie in the hot chocolate. If we were still thirsty or hungry, we would make more hot chocolate with whipped cream or marshmallows on top of the whipped cream with our cookies.

Sometimes we added more whipped cream on top of the marshmallows before we drink our hot chocolate. After our snacks, we put on another movie “Santa Paws.” I like spending time with my sister, Kelsey.

Taylor Daniels Grade 4 E.A.M.S.

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ay the magic of the season M fill your heart and home with joy.

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Christmas Greetings 2012 Christmas Recipe Favourites

Breakfast or supper Yorkshire pudding

By Candice-Rose Mapson

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Ingredients 1c flour 1/4 tsp. salt 2 eggs 5 oz. milk Method Mix dough, then put lump of butter in a muffin pan (six muffins).

Put batter in muffin pan. Bake for 20 minutes.

Serve with roast beef and gravy or, I tried syrup to eat them for breakfast – it’s nice, too!

(You can use beef drippings instead of butter.)

Gourmet mushroom croquettes

By Rica Jongbloets 1/4 cup olive oil 3 cups diced mixed mushroom caps Kosher salt and pepper to taste 1 stalk celery, finely chopped 1 shallot, minced 1 1/4 cups and 6 Tbsp flour 2 Tbsp butter pinch of nutmeg 1 1/2 cups chicken broth 1 cup milk bread crumbs 3 large eggs vegetable oil for frying Dijon mustard for dipping

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Heat oil in large skillet, add mushrooms and cook until golden for about 4 minutes.

Reduce heat to medium and add 1/2 tsp salt and pepper; add celery and shallot and cook about 4 minutes until tender.

Add 6 tbsp flour, butter and nutmeg and cook 1-2 minutes until flour is Ashley

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toasted. Slowly whisk in broth until it resembles gravy and cook 4 minutes.

Slowly stir in milk and simmer, stirring until very thick, 6-10 minutes.

Transfer mixture to a bowl and let cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate for about 2 hours, until firm.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Put bread crumbs in a shallow bowl and 1 1/4 cups of flour in another dish.

Beat egg in another shallow dish.

Drop 2 tablespoons of the chilled mushroom mixture into the flour, toss to coat, then shape into 1 1/4-inch long croquettes.

Dip croquette in egg, then roll in breadcrumbs.

Transfer to baking sheet and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Heat a 1/2 inch of oil in a deep saucepan or in a deep fryer until 360 F. Working in batches, add croquettes and fry until golden brown.

Remove from oil and drain on paper towel. Serve with mustard.

Daughter finds perfect treat for mom

By Doris E. Rufli I was introduced to this recipe away from home. I can’t recall where and/or when anymore, but I do remember my mother’s reaction upon first tasting this cookie as if it happened only yesterday.

She was intrigued by those strange looking cookies, but somewhat apprehensive to actually tasting one. She needed some encouragement as well as a run-down of the ingredients before she tentatively bit into one, all while looking at me as if to say it was my fault for making her eat the cookie in the first place.

Then her eyes closed as she chewed. She opened them again in order to take a better look at the remainder of the cookie in her hand. Then the rest of it disappeared into her mouth and she obvi-

ously cherished every crumb.

After this initial taste, these cookies became my mother’s absolute favourites at Christmas time and I was only too happy to oblige her whenever I visited for the festive season. She never actually baked them herself, but always waited for me to arrive and bake them for her. And this became the new tradition between grown daughter and mother leading into the Christmas Spirit.

Gewuerz Stengeli (Spice Finger Cookies) Ingredients 250 g sugar 250 g ground hazelnuts or almonds 250 g flour 50 g butter 50 g candied orange, diced 1 tsp cinnamon 4 eggs

peel of one lemon pinch of salt

Icing 150 g icing sugar 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 tbsp water Method Cream butter until soft. Add sugar and salt alternately with eggs.

Add spices and peel of lemon. Mix well. Add the candied orange, ground nuts and strained flour.

Spread dough to 1 centimetre thickness onto a greased baking tin. Bake in preheated oven at 200220C for 30-35 minutes When still hot, cover with icing and cut into finger sized slices Icing Mix strained icing sugar with lemon juiced water. Make sure icing is not too thick but not runny either.

Spiced cranberries

By Daven Mapson This recipe was found in a Christmas cookbook from the 1970s.

The first time we tried it, we accidentally added too much of the spices, and the scent permeated the entire house! We had to slightly simplify it.

Ingredients 1/2 cup cranberries 1/4 cup sugar 1/8 cup vinegar 2 pinches ginger 2 pinches cinnamon 2 pinches allspice Directions Mix ingredients together in pot. Bring to a boil, then cover and let simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve cold.

Eggnog banana smoothie

By Cory Mapson I wanted to have eggnog, so my mom suggested I make a recipe using it.

So, I added these ingredients and created this recipe!

Ingredients 2 cups eggnog 2 bananas 4 ice cubes Method Put in blender. Blend until smooth. Serve.

(Sprinkle cinnamon or nutmeg on top if it’s too plain.)

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Christmas Greetings 2012 More Christmas Recipes

Tourtiere: traditional, delicious and great re-heated

By Gina Myhill-Jones

ries on found This meat pie, called cooktourtiere, is a fine old 70s.

Canadian tradition. me we It is usually served at cidenRéveillon, a feast served much following Midnight nd the Mass on Christmas Eve. d the Tourtiere was especially had to popular as it could bake . while the celebrants attended Mass.

It’s not only in Eastern rries Canada tradition, as people in New Orleans also served this fine r meat pie, as their French mon inhabitants celebrated ce the same evening.

I have been perfecting my recipe for 30 years, dients and although it is very Bring traditional, I’ve thrown cover in a few little twists of for 15 my own. It’s easy as pie, occatoo! d.

This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled (I usually do), and the pies can be frozen after

assembly. Any leftovers make a lovely Christmas luncheon, too – just when you need a break!

Tourtiere Ingredients 1 savoury double crust pie shell, unbaked, for a large pie pan, deep dish preferred 1 slice thick cut bacon 3 cloves garlic, minced very fine 2 shallots minced 1 small yellow onion diced finely 1 cup beef broth (vegetable broth works) Splash of red wine 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 tsp coarse black pepper 1 tsp ground cloves (or more to taste, this

Memories stirred by smell of baking

By Doris E. Rufli Christmas time always spelled baking time when I grew up – and I loved it – especially the making and baking of Mailaenderli – a type of cut out butter cookies, Swiss style.

Not only did we end up with tons of beautiful and tasty cookies to either decorate the tree, the table or to give away, but we also had tons of fun creating and tasking along the way. This, truly, was the perfect way to get into the festive season spirit.

It was generally mom and I who did the baking, although my brother helped out here and there. But, this was our special time together since my mother worked full time and we did not often get the chance to work on a “project” together.

So, out came the butter to soften while we gathered all the other ingredients in preparation and then went on the “hunt” for tins to store our goodies in. With everything ready, the mixing together (by hand in those days) began, and while the dough “rested,” we greased tin after tin, again in readiness.

And then the real fun began in earnest.

While there are ordinary sized cut outs (available here in 100 Mile House), we always preferred the “mini-sizes” that took longer to complete and caused more work, but they were more fun and looked great.

really makes the dish) 1/4 tsp ground allspice 1 bay leaf 1 tsp Old Bay or chili powder Dash of Tabasco Sauce Handful of fresh chopped parsley 1 lb lean ground pork 1 lb extra lean ground beef 2 cups fine toasted bread crumbs Egg, lightly beaten with a little water to brush the top crust

Method In a large stock pot over medium heat, brown the bacon until very crisp, crumble and reserve, leaving the fat in the pan.

Add the onion, garlic and shallot and sauté until translucent.

Add the broth, wine and seasonings and heat through.

Add the meats, including the reserved

bacon, and cook stirring constantly until the meat is well done and all of the pink is gone. The mixture should be soupy and thick.

Add in the breadcrumbs a little at a time until the mixture comes together and holds its shape on the back of a spoon.

Allow the mixture to cool and then refrigerate it (I usually leave it overnight to improve the flavours).

Pie Fill the unbaked bottom pie shell with the cooled mixture. It’s OK to mound it a bit in the middle.

Then add the top crust crimping the outside edge to seal.

I usually cut a festive pattern in the top crust to allow steam to escape.

Brush with a little of the egg mixture.

Bake for about 45 minutes at 375 F. Serves eight.

And, of course, they disappeared (in the mouth) a lot easier, too.

We then usually took turns with cutting out, laying out on the greased tin and glazing with the egg yolk, as well as washing and re-greasing the tins between baking, but it was all in good fun. And the smell of it all really got us in the Christmas Spirit.

Oh, what wonderful childhood memories the smells bring up today.

Mailaenderli (Butter Cookies) 800 g Ingredients 420 g flour 250 g butter 250 g sugar 2 eggs or 1 egg & 2 egg yolks peel of one lemon pinch of salt egg yolk (or wellmixed egg) to cover cookies/glaze Method Cream butter until soft. Add sugar and salt alternately with eggs. Mix well.

Add peel of lemon and strained flour.

Knead dough gently. Leave for 30 minutes. Roll out to 3/4cm thickness. Cut out shapes. Place cut outs on greased baking tin.

Cover with egg yolk. Leave to dry for a few minutes.

Bake in preheated oven at 250C for 10-15 minutes.

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SAVE UP TO

BOXING DAY SALE 80%

Wednesday, December 26 • 9 am to 6 pm NO INTEREST NO PAYMENTS FOR 1 YEAR

$ COFFEE TABLE 3 PC 99 $ HEADBOARDS 99 $ BUNK BEDS 289

ON THE SPOT FINANCING O.A.C. LIMITED QUANTITIES

ASHLEY SOFA & LOVE SEAT Microfibre

DINING SETS 3 PC $149 CHESTS $199

PRIMO Tulsa $ Collection Futon

49999

79999

$

50” PANASONIC PLASMA TV

TV STANDS $129

50”

2PC

QUEEN

Pillowtop Mattress $

399

SAVE $450

18 Cu ft Frost Free Fridge Glass Shelves

399

$

3 Piece Sectional with Free Ottoman $

ROCKER RECLINER

INGLIS 20 cu ft bottom mount Fridge

299

30” Electric Range $

549

$

699

Fridgedaire Dishwasher $

299

$

Heavy Duty Washer & Dryer $

799

ASHLEY 5 Piece Panel Bedroom $

599

Reg. $1499

699

$

Includes Headboard, Dresser, Mirror, Nightstand, Five Drawer Chest

349

INGLIS

Reg. $1599

ASHLEY

Leather Sofa & Loveseat $

3 Piece Sofa Set $

999

899

Sofa, Loveseat & Chair

Pair

Reg. $899

FRIGIDAIRE

HEAVY DUTY FRONT LOAD WASHER & DRYER COMBO SUPER CAPACITY

999

Chair $

$

Pair

ASHLEY

99

ASHLEY 3 PC COFFEE TABLE SET

Reg. $199

899

2 PC Sofa & Loveseat $

5 Piece Eztia Pub Height Dinette $

299

199

$

4 Piece Lamp Set $

Reg. $499

99

Loveseat $

149 Reg. $999

All Wood Oak Dining Suite $

599

Reg. $1499

FURNITURE

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