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CHRISTMAS COMES TO ARMSTRONG THURSDAY, NOV. 28 Annual Armstrong Light Up & Tree Lighting Ceremony “Home for the Holidays” Local Specials & Promotions Kids Colouring Contest Support Your Community and Shop Local! A special feature of

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CENNTENNIAL CHRISTMAS Christmas in Our Community Friday November 29th and Saturday November 30th TELUS FREE Movie Night featuring Despicable Me 2 at the Centennial Theatre, Pleasant Valley Road, with 2 showings at 6 PM and 8 PM Saturday, November 30th Christmas Craft and Bake Sale, A/S Museum and Art Gallery, 8 AM - 2 PM Sunday, December 1st Potluck Supper with Santa at Hullcar Hall - Come visit with Santa and have a meal! Starting at 4:30 PM Tuesday, December 3rd Annual Realtor Food Drive – bags will be dropped off to residential addresses Wednesday, December 4th Annual Realtor Food Drive – food donations will be picked up between 5:30 - 8:00 PM Sunday, December 8th Ministerial Choral Festival at the Armstrong Bible Chapel, starting at 7 PM, 2415 Rosedale Avenue Featuring traditional Christmas hymns

sung by various choirs. Admission is by a donation to the food bank or a free will offering.

The Brown Derby, Armstrong or Hungry Jack’s Cafe, Enderby.

6th Annual ‘Night in Bethlehem’ at the First Baptist Church, 3185 Becker Friday December 13th: 10 AM - Noon for Seniors/Mobility Challenged, Evening 5:30 – 8 PM Saturday December 14th: Evening 5:30 – 8 PM Sunday December 15th: Evening 5:30 – 8 PM

Sunday, December 22nd Annual Candlelight Ceremony – Memorial Park, beginning at4:00 PM. Join the community to remember those who perished in war. Everyone is welcome. 22nd Annual Santa Run. Join the Armstrong Ladies Club and Armstorng Spallumcheen Fire Department as they make stops throughout the community with Santa and collect donations for the Christmas Hamper Program.

Saturday, December 14th Armstrong Enderby Skating Carnival, starting at 7 PM at Nor-Val Arena. Centennial-themed ice show. December 14th, 15th, 21st, 22nd, 28th, and 29th A/S Museum & Art Gallery ‘Festival of Trees’ 10 AM - 4 PM. Visit with Santa on Saturday December 14th and 21st Sunday, December 15th Tapestry Christmas Concert, 1:30 PM & 4 PM, Centennial Theatre, Pleasant Valley Road Tapestry Ladies Choir is proud to present this years Christmas Concert. Refreshments and treats provided at intermission. Tickets $12/pp available through your local choir members, at

Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce presents

C entennial C hristmas Christmas Comes To Armstrong “Holiday Train Contest”

on page 6 and enter to WIN PRIZES!

3550 Bridge St., Armstrong • 250-546-8155 • www.aschamber.com

Best Wishes to Everyone for a very Merry Christmas and a Safe and Happy Holiday Season Mayor, Council and Staff

Tuesday, December 31st New Year’s Eve Hullcar Hall ‘Countdown to 2014’ New Year’s Eve Party New Year’s Eve Dance – Royal Canadian Legion

A/S Parks & Recreation - ALL Public Family Skating Sessions are FREE December 22 to January 3rd, sponsored by the Armstrong Kin RV Park/Kin Club. FREE Family Skate January 5th thanks to the Armstrong Bible Chapel.

Light-Up Parade Thursday, Nov 28 - 6 pm

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December 10th to January 4th Caravan Farm Theatre Winter Sleigh Ride Show “Little Brother Little Sister” Adapted from the Brothers Grimm Fairy Tale Preview Shows (Dec 10 - 12) Adults/Students/Seniors $28, Children $21 Early Bird Shows (Dec 13 - 19) Adults $34, Students/Seniors $28, Children $22 Holiday & New Year Shows (Dec 20 - Jan 4) Adults $37, Students/Seniors $32, Children $23 ~No shows December 16, 17, 24, 25 & 30. Prices include GST. Children 4-12, Students 13-18 (or with valid student ID), Seniors 65+, no charge for children 3 & under. Tickets at www.ticketseller.ca or 1-866-311-1011

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Wednesday, December 25th MERRY CHRISTMAS! Attend services of your choice at one of the many places of worship

Wednesday, January 1st HAPPY NEW YEAR! Royal Canadian Legion ‘New Year’s Day Levee’

e. son Av r e t t a P behind Village Cheese, following Pleasant Valley to The Parade starts Shepherds, down to Margarieta’s Restaurant and loops around to finish at the RCMP station. Santa continues back to Spirit Square. Access into downtown Armstrong will be very limited during the parade. Stay after the parade to shop and visit with Santa!

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Please take time to enjoy the light-up with family and friends. We are proud to support this annual Armstrong tradition.

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Christmas comes to Armstrong Armstrong kicks off for the holiday season ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff

Admit it: the kick-off to Christmas in Armstrong, during the City’s 100th birthday, would be more special with gently falling snow. Patti Noonan guarantees it. “It will gently snow as Santa comes down the road and will look like a Norman Rockwell painting at around 6 p.m.,” smiled Noonan, weather prognosticator better known as the Executive Director of the Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce. The annual Home for the Holidays – Downtown Light Up and Parade, sponsored by the chamber, will take place on Thursday, Nov. 28. “This year it is extra special as we celebrate Armstrong’s 100th birthday,” said Noonan. “We anticipate there will be an extra amount of floats and entries in the parade. I’ve heard a few people who usually enter are making a special effort.” Activities actually begin during the day, as Mostly Minis hosts its petting zoo downtown, and local school children will be down to decorate Christmas trees and visit with Santa Claus. At 4 p.m., the Telus kids cookie deco-

rating booth opens in Spirit Square. The North Okanagan Knights junior hockey team will be playing road hockey and, at 5:15 p.m., you can enjoy the sounds of the Tapestry ladies choir. They’ll sing until around 5:30 p.m. at which time, preparations for Santa’s return to downtown begin. The parade leaves the Village Cheese Co. at 6 p.m. and travels east on Pleasant Valley Road, then circles Spirit Square on Pleasant Valley Boulevard before heading back to Village Cheese. Santa will continue to Spirit Square where he will flip the switch to signal the arrival of Christmas to Armstrong and Spallumcheen at about 6:30 p.m. “It’s the official first kickoff in the North Okanagan,” said Noonan. “It kicks off the home for the holiday season, which begins with lightup. There’s lots of shop local deals throughout the weekend and it then roles into December activities like choral festivals, the skating show and the Caravan Farm Theatre.”

SHEPHERD’S HARDWARE

Thursday, November 28th Open until 8pm

WHACKY CARPETS 36” or 54” ONLY

LIMIT ONE PER PERSON

with all proceeds on behalf of our customers and Shepherd’s Home Hardware to the Armstrong Food Bank

It’s TACKY FESTIVE SWEATER DAY!

All day here at Shepherd’s Locally Owned & Operated

SHEPHERD’S HARDWARE

Home & Garden Decor

New and Used

Antique Furniture Collectibles ◆ Lamps ◆ Glassware Rugs ◆ Jewelry ◆ Silver Huge selection of iron door and drawer hardware - hinges, pulls, hooks and more

Gift Certificates Available

Layaway Now for Christmas

Hot Chocolate & cookies all day while you shop

Watch for us in the “Home for the Holidays” parade 3525 Mill Street, ARMSTRONG, BC 1-888-546-3002 250-546-3002

STORE HOURS: Monday to Saturday 8 am - 6 pm Sunday 10 am - 4 pm

Great Price, Friendly Advice

We’ve Relocated! Visit us at our new location and on Facebook

1791 Eagle Rock Road Armstrong BC

250-938-1962

www.armstrongantiques.com Open Tues. - Sat. 10am - 5pm

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The Season made Sweeter ...

~ Handmade chocolates ~ Custom orders ~ Lebkuchen ~ Sweet gift ideas and stocking stuffers

3495 Pleasant Valley Rd Armstrong 250.546.2886

Stop by for samples during Light Up Open til 8pm

Last chance to buy Centennial chocolates

www.chocoliro.com

Try our

Holiday Drinks Eggnog Latte Gingerbread Latte Peppermint Mocha Caramel Apple Cider

SANTA WILL BE HERE! Sat., Dec. 7 • 1-3pm

Plus Holiday Cheesecakes, Eggnog Loaf and Cherry Almond Scones

Free hot chocolate for the kids!

TOY DONATION DROP BOX Supporting Big Brothers & Sisters, Armstrong Now thru Dec. 16, drop off a new, unwrapped gift for a child and we will give you a FREE drink!

3305 Smith Drive (next to Askew’s) •

250.546.9557

HOLIDAY GIFTS FOR A SONG! CHRISTMAS SALE ON NOW

Blowout AMPS % AND OTHER

Meet the NEW owners!

EVENING LESSONS now available Check out our NEW product lines

Saturday jam sessions - everyone welcome!

ARMSTRONG MUSIC

OFF SELECTED ITEMS Stocking Stuffers Equipment Rental Special Orders Consignments

11 - 3495 Pleasant Valley Rd Armstrong, BC

250.546.0087

ARMSTRONG PHARMACY

Light Up & Parade Information November 28 th

LIGHT UP SPECIAL ENTER OUR IN-STORE DRAW

Reg. Prices

~ ~ ~ ~

Giftware Frames Jewellery Fashion Accessories

YOU SHOP... WE WRAP

Armstrong #5 - 3300 Smith Dr. 250-546-3169

Village Cheese Co. 25% off regular priced giftware

8:30am – 2:30pm 1 – 3pm

Children’s Tree decorating Mostly Mini’s at The Brown DerbyCafe The Brown Derby Café coffee & tart $3 Holiday Train Contest begins Heaton Place Retirement Centre drop in and enjoy cookies and hot chocolate

All Day

Shepherd’s Home Hardware Crazy Carpets $1 each limit 1 per family; proceeds to the food bank.

Seniors Day at Armstrong Pharmacy free draw!

PVSS Band Students play throughout town

Sea Stars Kids Boutique has holiday wear on sale for the month of December: suits for boys and fancy dresses for girls. Also free hat with purchase while supplies last.

Sapori Oils & Vinegars Arbosana Extra Virgin Olive Oil & Acai Balsamic Vinegar 375 ml bottles 50% off.

Frugal Frocks Purchase Salt Spring Coffee ($14.95) and enter to win a $75 gift certificate – until December 14 or while supplies last.

Drop a new unwrapped toy off at The Leaf & Bean Café & receive a free beverage! Toys support local Big Brothers & Sisters.

TELUS invites you to celebrate the launch of their Fibre Optic Network in Armstrong with a free movie night Despicable Me 2 November 29 & 30th Shows at 6pm & 8pm. Free popcorn & door prizes

Frugal Frocks open until 8pm – Chai Lattes on sale all day

The Wild Oak Café & Community Market is baking for the holidays! 107.5 KISS CREW has complimentary hot chocolate courtesy of Tim Hortons

2 - 7pm 4 – 6pm

Armstrong Girl Guides at Spirit Square

4 – 7pm

The Village Cheese Co Free refreshments

Re/Max Armstrong treats and free draw

TELUS ‘Spin the Wheel’ at Spirit Square

4pm 5pm 5:30 - 7pm 5:15pm 6:30 pm 7 - 8 pm

Royal Canadian Legion Concession BC Hydro Community Outreach Team ‘SplatAttack’ Open House - Free coffee and donuts ; check out the facility and book your event to receive 5 extra rentals free! Armstrong Preschool – Raffle Tickets Your Dollar Store with More - Free cookies Monashee Medi-Spa has hot chocolate and cookies JJ’s Pizza Light Up Specials! Pizza and Chili N.O Knights Road Hockey – all kids invited to play! Bring sticks if you have them! Tapestry Choir performs at Spirit Square Nelson’s Glass hot cider and hot chocolate LIGHT UP PARADE Santa arries at Spirit Square Visit with Santa at THE WILD OAK CAFÉ & COMMUNITY MARKET

Children’s Cookie Decorating with the

During Light-Up, visit us between 5:30-7pm for doughnuts, hot chocolate or mulled cider

Final Touch 10% off 1 item of your choice Sapori Oils & Vinegars different special each day – stop in to see what today’s special is!

Enderby 513 Cliff Ave. 250-838-6469

% OILS & VINEGARS

375 mL Bottle • Reg. $19.50

Arbosana EVOO

Nov. 28 Acai Berry Balsamic Turkish EVOO Nov. 29 Chocolate Raspberry Balsamic Black Truffle EVOO Nov. 30 Hibiscus Balsamic Citrus Habenaro EVOO Dec. 2 Bacanut Balsamic Tarragon EVOO Dec. 3 Cherry Balsamic

Dec. 4 Dec. 5 Dec. 6 Dec. 7 Dec. 9 Dec. 10

Roasted Chili EVOO Cinnamon Pear Balsamic Italian Herb EVOO Juniper Berry Balsamic Shallot & Garlic EVOO Chocolate Mandarin Balsamic Porcini EVOO Green Apple Balsamic Jalapeno EVOO Grapefruit Balsamic Bacon EVOO Chili Balsamic

Tucker’s Restaurant has Chicken Pot Pie $8.99 and Lobster Mac & Cheese $15.99. Drop off a non-perishable item for the food bank too! Shepherd’s Home Hardware free gift wrapping with select purchases; enter to win a gift basket and join their staff for ‘Ugly Sweater Day’! Armstrong Computer /The Source “Black Friday” sale Nov. 29 - Dec. 2 New stuff daily

Oregano EVOO Chocolate Mandarin Balsamic Habenaro EVOO Pistachio Balsamic House EVOO Pumpkin Pie Balsamic White Truffle EVOO Chocolate Raspberry Balsamic Frantoio EVOO White Honey Ginger Balsamic Italian Herb EVOO Vanilla Balsamic

10ALL%OFF

See our selection of ornaments and gifts

PLANTS

Urban Cultivator

Full selection of soils and nutrients

Grow Light Garden

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3395 Okanagan Street, Armstrong, BC 250-546-9391 • www.armstronghydroponics.com

Armstrong Farmers’ Market Christmas Market

Saturday, December 14 • 9am-2pm ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH HALL 3335 Patterson Street ~ Wheel Chair Accessible ~

MORE THAN 30 VENDORS TO OFFER YOU NEW AND EXCITING PRODUCTS Beautiful Crafts, Local Fall Produce, Christmas Goodies, Tasty Hot Foods, Free Turkey Draw! Contact: Margreet at 250-546-1986

ALL ABOARD! For a MEMORABLE Armstrong Christmas

E FRERING A HE ESTS T

Locally Owned & Operated

Celebrating our

FIRST ANNIVERSARY in Armstrong! Brenda Bone, formerly of Connect Hearing, would like to invite all of her clients, present and past, to an

“We Fix Panes”

Brenda Bone

3415 Okanagan St., Armstrong

BC-HIS, RHIP

Armstrong Machine Shop Ltd.

Tarragon EVOO Tangerine Balsamic House EVOO Acai Berry Balsamic Porcini EVOO Green Apple Balsamic Arbosana EVOO Chocolate Raspberry Balsamic House EVOO Bacanut Balsamic Citrus Habenaro EVOO Hibiscus Balsamic

Dec. 18 Dec. 19 Dec. 20 Dec. 21 Dec. 23 Dec. 24

“This Christmas make your TREE Green with Envy”

Monashee Medi-Spa 30% off selected natural products now until the end of December Visit Armstrong Antiques at their new location on Hwy 97 just south of Armstrong. Mention you saw the ad in the Morning Star or Home for the Holidays brochure and receive 10% off in-store items.

Dec. 11 Dec. 12 Dec. 13 Dec. 14 Dec. 16 Dec. 17

$ 75 EA.

2510 Pleasant Valley Blvd, Armstrong 778-442-0999

Chocoliro Finest Chocolates is now open on Sundays (10-3pm) For Your Eyes Only Gift Gallery – 2nd Anniversary ‘Step Back in Time’ with mulled cider on the wood stove and free fraw for a great gift basket.

NOW

A different flavour each day until Christmas

• Residential & Commercial • Auto Glass • Mirrors • Shower Doors

24 HR. EMERGENCY SERVICE 250-503-8475

OFF

Leaf & Bean Cafe - Visit with Santa Saturday Dec. 7, 1-3pm

250-546-8845

Light Up Specials also at our ENDERBY location

Christmas Special

Armstrong Pharmacy 25% off regular retail price of giftware and jewelery until December 8th.

Enjoy the Festivities!

Nov. 28 to Dec. 8

% OFF

Home for the Holidays Shop Local Events & Promotions Starts November 28 th

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250-546-3081 ARMSTRONG, BC

CIBC Armstrong

OPEN HOUSE Thursday, Nov. 28th

21 DAY FREE HEARING AID TRIAL

VAC, WCB and all 3rd party welcome

#7 - 3495 Pleasant Valley Rd (Towne Centre Mall) Armstrong, BC

778-442-2000

Save up to $1,000/pair* on Hearing Aids for the month of December *See clinic for details

V4 Wednesday, November 27, 2013 - Centennial Christmas

The Season made Sweeter ...

~ Handmade chocolates ~ Custom orders ~ Lebkuchen ~ Sweet gift ideas and stocking stuffers

3495 Pleasant Valley Rd Armstrong 250.546.2886

Stop by for samples during Light Up Open til 8pm

Last chance to buy Centennial chocolates

www.chocoliro.com

Try our

Holiday Drinks Eggnog Latte Gingerbread Latte Peppermint Mocha Caramel Apple Cider

SANTA WILL BE HERE! Sat., Dec. 7 • 1-3pm

Plus Holiday Cheesecakes, Eggnog Loaf and Cherry Almond Scones

Free hot chocolate for the kids!

TOY DONATION DROP BOX Supporting Big Brothers & Sisters, Armstrong Now thru Dec. 16, drop off a new, unwrapped gift for a child and we will give you a FREE drink!

3305 Smith Drive (next to Askew’s) •

250.546.9557

HOLIDAY GIFTS FOR A SONG! CHRISTMAS SALE ON NOW

Blowout AMPS % AND OTHER

Meet the NEW owners!

EVENING LESSONS now available Check out our NEW product lines

Saturday jam sessions - everyone welcome!

ARMSTRONG MUSIC

OFF SELECTED ITEMS Stocking Stuffers Equipment Rental Special Orders Consignments

11 - 3495 Pleasant Valley Rd Armstrong, BC

250.546.0087

ARMSTRONG PHARMACY

Light Up & Parade Information November 28 th

LIGHT UP SPECIAL ENTER OUR IN-STORE DRAW

Reg. Prices

~ ~ ~ ~

Giftware Frames Jewellery Fashion Accessories

YOU SHOP... WE WRAP

Armstrong #5 - 3300 Smith Dr. 250-546-3169

Village Cheese Co. 25% off regular priced giftware

8:30am – 2:30pm 1 – 3pm

All Day

Shepherd’s Home Hardware Crazy Carpets $1 each limit 1 per family; proceeds to the food bank.

Seniors Day at Armstrong Pharmacy free draw!

PVSS Band Students play throughout town

Sea Stars Kids Boutique has holiday wear on sale for the month of December: suits for boys and fancy dresses for girls. Also free hat with purchase while supplies last.

Sapori Oils & Vinegars Arbosana Extra Virgin Olive Oil & Acai Balsamic Vinegar 375 ml bottles 50% off.

Frugal Frocks Purchase Salt Spring Coffee ($14.95) and enter to win a $75 gift certificate – until December 14 or while supplies last.

Drop a new unwrapped toy off at The Leaf & Bean Café & receive a free beverage! Toys support local Big Brothers & Sisters.

TELUS invites you to celebrate the launch of their Fibre Optic Network in Armstrong with a free movie night Despicable Me 2 November 29 & 30th Shows at 6pm & 8pm. Free popcorn & door prizes

Frugal Frocks open until 8pm – Chai Lattes on sale all day

The Wild Oak Café & Community Market is baking for the holidays! 107.5 KISS CREW has complimentary hot chocolate courtesy of Tim Hortons

2 - 7pm 4 – 6pm

Armstrong Girl Guides at Spirit Square

4 – 7pm

The Village Cheese Co Free refreshments

Re/Max Armstrong treats and free draw

TELUS ‘Spin the Wheel’ at Spirit Square

4pm 5pm 5:30 - 7pm 5:15pm 6:30 pm 7 - 8 pm

Children’s Cookie Decorating with the

During Light-Up, visit us between 5:30-7pm for doughnuts, hot chocolate or mulled cider

Final Touch 10% off 1 item of your choice Sapori Oils & Vinegars different special each day – stop in to see what today’s special is!

Enderby 513 Cliff Ave. 250-838-6469

% OILS & VINEGARS

375 mL Bottle • Reg. $19.50

Arbosana EVOO

Dec. 4 Dec. 5 Dec. 6 Dec. 7 Dec. 9 Dec. 10

10ALL%OFF

See our selection of ornaments and gifts

PLANTS

Urban Cultivator

Full selection of soils and nutrients

Grow Light Garden

“

3395 Okanagan Street, Armstrong, BC 250-546-9391 • www.armstronghydroponics.com

Armstrong Farmers’ Market Christmas Market

Saturday, December 14 • 9am-2pm ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH HALL 3335 Patterson Street ~ Wheel Chair Accessible ~

MORE THAN 30 VENDORS TO OFFER YOU NEW AND EXCITING PRODUCTS Beautiful Crafts, Local Fall Produce, Christmas Goodies, Tasty Hot Foods, Free Turkey Draw! Contact: Margreet at 250-546-1986

ALL ABOARD! For a MEMORABLE Armstrong Christmas

E FRERING A HE ESTS T

Locally Owned & Operated

Celebrating our

FIRST ANNIVERSARY in Armstrong! Brenda Bone, formerly of Connect Hearing, would like to invite all of her clients, present and past, to an

“We Fix Panes”

Brenda Bone

3415 Okanagan St., Armstrong

BC-HIS, RHIP

Armstrong Machine Shop Ltd.

Dec. 18 Dec. 19 Dec. 20 Dec. 21 Dec. 23 Dec. 24

“This Christmas make your TREE Green with Envy”

Dec. 11 Dec. 12 Dec. 13 Dec. 14 Dec. 16 Dec. 17

$ 75 EA.

2510 Pleasant Valley Blvd, Armstrong 778-442-0999

NOW

A different flavour each day until Christmas

• Residential & Commercial • Auto Glass • Mirrors • Shower Doors

24 HR. EMERGENCY SERVICE 250-503-8475

OFF

Leaf & Bean Cafe - Visit with Santa Saturday Dec. 7, 1-3pm

250-546-8845

Light Up Specials also at our ENDERBY location

Christmas Special

Armstrong Pharmacy 25% off regular retail price of giftware and jewelery until December 8th.

Enjoy the Festivities!

Nov. 28 to Dec. 8

% OFF

Home for the Holidays Shop Local Events & Promotions Starts November 28 th

Wednesday, November 27, 2013 - Centennial Christmas V5

250-546-3081 ARMSTRONG, BC

CIBC Armstrong

OPEN HOUSE Thursday, Nov. 28th

21 DAY FREE HEARING AID TRIAL

VAC, WCB and all 3rd party welcome

#7 - 3495 Pleasant Valley Rd (Towne Centre Mall) Armstrong, BC

778-442-2000

Save up to $1,000/pair* on Hearing Aids for the month of December *See clinic for details

V6 Wednesday, November 27, 2013 - Centennial Christmas

Holiday Train Contest WIN PRIZES

1. DOWNLOAD a contest entry form at www.aschamber.com or pick one up from a participating business. 2. USE THE CLUES to locate 12 of 12 train cars hidden around the community. 3. FIND THE WORD written on the train car and write it in the corresponding answer line on the contest form. 4. DROP OFF your completed form at the Chamber Office (or mail it in). You are encouraged to share a picture with the train cars on our Facebook page. 5. PRIZES awarded based on the entry with the most correct answers or by draw in case of a tie. (Prizes awarded based on entries received by December 18, 2013)

Sponsored by the Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce

PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES ARE: Chocoliro Finest Chocolates, Shepherd’s Home Hardware, Grass Roots Health Hut, Armstrong Optometry, The Brown Derby Café, Sapori Oils & Vinegars, Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce, Royal LePage Downtown Realty, Your Dollar Store with More, The Leaf and Bean Café, JJ’s Pizza, Tanuki Sushi House

Sharing the Holiday Spirit CARA BRADY Morning Star Staff

The community works together to make sure that everyone has a good Christmas. The Okanagan Boys and Girls Club, which operates the Armstrong Food Bank is getting everything organized and they’re counting on donations starting to come in. “This is the barest I’ve seen the shelves in the five years I’ve been volunteering here but we know there will be a lot of organizations helping us,” said Fran Brooks. Gail Henderson, who has been a volunteer for eight years, said she wants to see all food banks get support but she reminds people that only donations made in Armstrong go to the Armstrong Food Bank. “When people shop in other communities and make donations there, those donations stay in that community so we hope people will think about our needs close to home,” she said. The Armstrong Food Bank has seen an increase in use over the past year with 846 people helped from January to October 2012 and 1017 people helped for the same period in 2013. The increase is in line with B.C. use of food banks up more than 20 per cent since 2008. “We help an average of 110 people, about 40 per cent of those children, each month and we gave 150 Christ-

mas hampers for families, couples and singles last year. We are expecting to give more than 160 hampers this year,” said food bank coordinator Elizabeth Coss. “The community is amazingly generous over the whole year and especially at Christmas.” A number of businesses, service groups, churches and schools give donations all year with special projects at Christmas. “We depend on that greatly for the Christmas hampers and to help us into the new year. We want to remind people to support the Realtors’ Food Drive Dec. 4,” said Brooks. The Armstrong Legion helps with the children’s gifts for the hamper with the Angel Tree project.

Kids! Colour this picture and drop it off at the Armstrong Chamber office (3550 Bridge St), Monday to Friday until December 13 for a chance to

WIN PRIZES! Get a treat when you drop off your entry! Name: ______________________________________ Age: _________ Phone: ______________________

(Prize winners selected by random draw)

Wednesday, November 27, 2013 - Centennial Christmas V7

The Perfect Country Christmas Sharing the Holiday Spirit continued People can take a card with the age and sex of a child, purchase a gift and bring it to the Legion so the gifts can be included in the food bank hampers. The Armstrong Knitters make toques, mittens and scarves and some members of the Armstrong Lions are making wooden toys. Some gifts for older youth come from Teens Count Too in Vernon. The Christmas hampers include staples and vegetables, treats, and vouchers for a turkey or ham, and eggs and bacon.

“We try to have the ingredients for Christmas breakfast and dinner,” said Coss. Applications for Christmas hampers can be made now through Dec. 13 at the Okanagan Boys and Girls Club office at 3459 Pleasant Valley Road (next to the post office). Applications should be made as early as possible to allow volunteers time to make up the hampers. Pick-up day for the hampers is Dec. 20. For more information or to make a donation of food or cash to the food bank call the office at 250-546-3465.

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Christmas Cards

Mugs

Journals & Address Books

Jewellery, Buckles, Watches & Accessories for him & her!

Calendars

She will love it! OUTERWEAR FOR GALS!

Men’s & Ladies Jeans

FROM

ON SALE!

95 EVERY DAY

Lots of great styles, fits and cuts!

Don’t forget your furry friends!

Armstrong Food Bank volunteers Fran Broo ks, left, Allan Brooks, Food Bank coordina tor Elizabeth Coss and volunteer Gail Henders on, start planning the items that could be included in a Christmas hamper for a family.

• Horse Blankets • Pet Accessories including toys, treats, beds & crates!

Knit Hats

Adorable "chicken" or "pig" design

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3155 Pleasant Valley Rd., Armstrong, BC (250) 546-9174 www.countrywestsupply.com farm & ranch supplies | pet food | bagged feed | tack & clothing

Open Monday to Saturday

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PRICES EFFECTIVE through November 30, 2013

Remember to pre-order your Christmas turkey

Meat/Seafood Smoked Buy One Carver Choice Hams Ham Get One Boneless Steaks

FREE

Boneless

Olymel

Breaded Chicken Asst. Var, 680 g

Buy One Askew’s Own Buy One Pork Get One Spareribs Get One Smoked Back Previously Frozen or Frozen Bacon

FREE

Buy One Fresh Buy One Askew’s Beef Blade Get One Sirloin Get One Pork Steaks Roasts Top or Bottom

FREE

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Buy One Frozen Get One Bassa Fillets

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Back Off

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Thurlinger, Bratwurst or Weisswurst Sausages 375 g

Buy One Get One

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Buy One Get One

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Askew’s Buy One Askew’s Own Buy One Grimms Buy One Buy One Fresh Buy One Smoked Sausage Stuffed Pork Egg Roll or Get One Extra Lean Get One Homestyle Get One Get One Rings Get One Ground Beef Loin Chops Spring Rolls Sausage Meat Ground Fresh in Asst. Var., 375 g Gourmet Meat Shoppe

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Granulated Sugar

4 kg............................................................

Asst. Var., 500 g.....................................

Folgers

Kellogg’s

Reg. Only, 920 g ........................................

Rice Krispies, Frosted Flakes, Froot Loops or Mini Wheats, 255 - 400 g ......

Campbell’s

Tomato, Mushroom, Chicken Noodle or Vegetable, 284 mL................ Kraft

Asst. Flav., 946 mL .................................... Gold Seal

Asst. Var., 650 - 890 mL .................................

170 g ................................................

Western Family

Sun-Rype

Asst. Var., 12 Roll.......................................

Asst. Flav., 1 L ........................... + Dep.

Hunt’s

Silver Hills

Asst. Var., 680 mL.............................

Asst. Var., 430 - 615 g ...............................

Frozen Western Family

French Fries

188 Entrées 548 Lasagna 98 2/5 48 Fruit Punches 3

Asst. Var., 1 kg ........................................... Delissio

Pizzas

Healthy Choice

Asst. Var., 284 - 301 mL ....................

Asst. Var. .................................................... Green Giant

Asst. Var., 750 g .................................

Ice Cream

Asst. Flav., 1.89 L ......................................

6 498 88¢

Bassilis

Asst. Var., 907 g ......................................... Minute Maid

Asst. Flav., 295 mL ................................

FREE

Produce B.C. Grown

¢ Russet Potatoes 98 10 lb. Bag............................................

International Delight

FREE

Buy One Buy One Helmuts Pepperoni Get One Get One 4 Var., 480 g

FREE

Emma

Rogers

Lucerne

FREE

Centre Cut

Grade AA Buy One Canada Buy One Askew’s Own Buy One Fresh Beef Get One T-Bone or Get One Smoked Get One Sliced Beef Pork Chops Wing Steaks Liver Centre Cut

Grocery

Vegetables

FREE

U.S. Grown

Romaine Lettuce ........................................................... California Grown

Large Navel Oranges

3 2 Large Green Peppers ¢ 98 98¢ Kiwi Fruit ¢ 3/99 ¢ Satsuma Oranges 98 58 3

1.28 kg................................................

Deli Artichoke & Asiago ................ Yogurt Tzatziki .......................... Spinach ......................................... Roast Garlic Hummus...........

We reserve the right to limit quantities

Chinese

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Mandarin Oranges 5 lb Box ...............................................

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Mexican Grown

/lb

2.16 kg................................................

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Imported

....................................................... California Grown

/lb

469 469 469 469

3 lb Bag ...............................................

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Spicy Hummus ..........................

469 469

Roasted Red Pepper /each Hummus........................................

469

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Traditional Hummus ..............

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