North Pole
Christmas
Song Book Recipes & Games
CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR
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T 'was the Night Before Christmas T'was the night before Christmas, When all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there. The children were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads. And mamma in her ‘kerchief, and I in my cap, Had just settled our brains for a long winter’s nap. When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter, I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter. Away to the window I flew like a flash, Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash. The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow Gave the lustre of mid-day to objects below. When, what to my wondering eyes should appear, But a miniature sleigh, and eight tinny reindeer. With a little old driver, so lively and quick, I knew in a moment it must be St Nick. More rapid than eagles his coursers they came, And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name! "Now Dasher! now, Dancer! now, Prancer and Vixen! On, Comet! On, Cupid! On Donner and Blitzen! To the top of the porch! to the top of the wall! Now dash away! Dash away! Dash away all!" As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly, When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky. So up to the house-top the coursers they flew, With the sleigh full of toys, and St. Nicholas too.
And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the roof The prancing and pawing of each little hoof. As I drew in my head, and was turning around, Down the chimney St. Nicholas came with a bound. He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot, And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot. A bundle of Toys he had flung on his back, And he looked like a peddler, just opening his pack. His eyes-how they twinkled! His dimples how merry! His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry! His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow, And the beard of his chin was as white as the snow. The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth, And the smoke it encircled his head like a wreath. He had a broad face and a little round belly, That shook when he laughed, like a bowlful of jelly! He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf, And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself! A wink of his eye and a twist of his head, Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread. He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work, And filled all the stockings, then turned with a jerk. And laying his finger aside of his nose, And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose! He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle, And away they all flew like the down of a thistle. But I heard him exclaim, ‘ere he drove out of sight, "Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good-night!"
2660 Spit Road, Campbell River 250-286-3344 www.thunderbirdrvpark.com
Silent Night
Away in a Manger
Silent night, Holy night All is calm, all is bright Round yon virgin, mother and child Holy infant, tender and mild Sleep in heavenly peace, Sleep in heavenly peace.
Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, The little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head. The stars in the bright sky looked down where he lay, The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay.
Silent night, Holy night Son of God, love's pure light Radiant beams from thy holy face With the dawn of redeeming grace, Jesus, Lord at thy birth Jesus, Lord at thy birth.
The cattle are lowing, the poor Baby awakes, But little Lord Jesus no crying he makes. I love Thee, Lord Jesus, look down from the sky, And stay by my cradle till morning is nigh.
I'll Be Home for Christmas
Silent night, Holy night Shepherds quake, at the sight I'll be home for Christmas Glories stream from heaven above You can count on me Heavenly, hosts sing Hallelujah. Please have snow and mistletoe Christ the Savior is born, And presents on the tree Christ the Savior is born.
Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to stay Close by me forever and love me I pray. Bless all the dear children in thy tender care, And take us to heaven to live with thee there.
Christmas Eve will find me Where the love light gleams I'll be home for Christmas If only in my dreams.
Chad 250-897-5254 or 250-703-0371
www.aboveandbeyondtreeservice.ca
ABOVE & BEYOND TREE SERVICE
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December 2015 Start Advent Calendar
Send Greeting Cards
Truck Parade & Starlight Shopping
Go see the Nutcracker ~ Tidemark Strathcona Gardens Santa Swim (All Ages)
Christmas Baking
Decorate Christmas Tree
Write a Letter to Santa Claus
Decorate the House
Christmas Shopping
Southgate Middle School Everyone Deserves a Smile Fundraiser Nov. 10 - Dec. 15
Go Skating
Buy Gifts for Teachers
Get Your Hair Done
Make Crockpot Hot Chocolate & Watch Christmas Movies
Take a Walk in the Woods
Strathcona Gardens Strathcona Gardens Xmas Ice Colouring Cosmic Contest Rock 'N Glow (All Ages) 6:30pm - 9pm
Take the Song Book Carolling
Make Cookies for Santa
Wrap Gifts
Last Minute Shopping
Drive Around Looking at Christmas Lights
Rest
Celebrate the New Year!
Go to the Movies
Go Skiing
Go Swimming
May all the sweet magic of Christmas conspire to gladden your heart and fill every desire.
DR. LATHANGUE and ASSOCIATES 150 Dogwood Street, Campbell River
www.dogwooddental.com
250.287.7343
Visit Family
From our family to yours, happy holidays!
THONG’S JEWELLERY
Mon - Sat: 9:30 - 5:30 & Sun 11 - 5 40-1270 Dogwood St. 250-287-4042
Sautéed Brussel Sprouts with Bacon & Pine Nuts Brussels sprouts are not everyones favourites because overcooking can give mixed results and a slightly bitter taste. However, this tasty and easy recipe is sure to please all your guests. The secret is in the blanching, which helps to preserve the beautiful bright green colour of the sprouts.
Turkey Rice Salad INGREDIENTS • 1 1/4 cups brown rice • 2/3 cup wild rice • 2 red dessert apples, quartered, cored, and chopped • 2 celery sticks, coarsely sliced • 115 g seedless grapes • 3 Tbsp lemon or orange juice • 2/3 cup thick mayonnaise • 12 oz cooked turkey, chopped • salt and freshly ground black pepper • lettuce leaves, to serve PREPARATION
INGREDIENTS • 2 pounds (about 1 kg) Brussels sprouts (at room temperature) • 6 slices bacon • 1/2 cup pine nuts (crushed walnuts also work well) • 1 onion, thinly sliced • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped • Salt and pepper PREPARATION 1. Trim Brussel sprouts and slice them very thinly. Using a mandolin will give uniform thickness. 2. In a large pot, bring salted water to a full boil. Add Brussels sprouts and carefully monitor the cooking, which should only take 2-3 minutes. The goal is for sprouts to be cooked but still crisp and bright green. 3. Immediately transfer sprouts to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and spread sprouts on a cloth to remove excess water. These steps can be done before your guests arrive. 4. In large frying pan, cook bacon slowly until crisp. Remove and crumble. 5. In same pan, sauté onion in bacon fat over medium-low heat for a few minutes until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and walnuts and cook for 2 minutes. Be careful not to burn garlic. Add sprouts and crumbled bacon to frying pan. Salt and pepper to taste. Mix well to heat evenly and serve immediately.
1. Cook the brown and wild rice in boiling salted water for 25 minutes or until tender. Rinse under cold running water and drain. 2. Turn the well-drained rice into a large bowl and add the apples, celery, and grapes. Beat the lemon or orange juice into the mayonnaise, season with salt and pepper, and pour over the rice. 3. Add the turkey and mix well to coat with the lemon or orange mayonnaise. 4. Arrange fresh lettuce leaves over the base and around the sides of a warmed serving dish and spoon the rice on top. Serves 8
8 side servings
May Your Days Be Merry and Bright. Happy Holidays from the Board of Education Ted Foster, Richard Franklin, Daryl Hagen, John Kerr, Gail Kirschner, Joyce McMann, & Susan Wilson
Next public board meeting January 12 at 7:30 p.m. School Board Office, 425 Pinecrest Road Open to all interested community members. School District 72 • Campbell River, B.C.
Call to find out more about Berwick’s Festive Events that you can join in celebrating this magical season: 250-914-8055
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Here Comes Santa CLaus Here comes Santa Claus, here comes Santa Claus, Right down Santa Claus lane Vixen and Blitzen and all his reindeer Pullin' on the reins Bells are ringin', children singin' All is merry and bright Hang your stockings and say your prayers 'Cause Santa Claus comes tonight! Here comes Santa Claus, here comes Santa Claus, Right down Santa Claus lane He's got a bag that's filled with toys For boys and girls again Hear those sleigh bells jingle jangle, Oh what a beautiful sight So jump in bed and cover your head 'Cause Santa Claus comes tonight! Here comes Santa Claus, here comes Santa Claus, Right down Santa Claus lane He doesn't care if you're rich or poor He loves you just the same Santa Claus knows we're all Gods children That makes everything right
With warm wishes at Christmas time.
We wish you all the best for the season.
So fill your hearts with Christmas cheer 'Cause Santa Claus comes tonight! Here comes Santa Claus, Here comes Santa Claus, Right down Santa Claus lane He'll come around when the Chimes ring out That it's Christmas morn again Peace on earth will come to all If we just follow the light So lets give thanks to the lord above That Santa Claus comes tonight!
Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer had a very shiny nose. And if you ever saw him, you would even say it glows.
Then all the reindeer loved him, as they shouted out with glee, Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer, you’ll go down in history!
All of the other reindeer used to laugh and call him names. They never let poor Rudolph join in any reindeer games. Then one foggy Christmas Eve Santa came to say: “Rudolph with your nose so bright, won’t you guide my sleigh tonight?”
Wish you the very best of the holiday season! Thank you for your business, see you again in the new year!
Radiators 1241 Ironwood Street • 250-287-8819 www.hubinternational.com
1501 A Willow Street Campbell River 250-287-7003
O Christmas Tree O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree! Thy leaves are so unchanging; O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree! Thy leaves are so unchanging; Not only green when summer's here, But also when 'tis cold and drear. O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree! Thy leaves are so unchanging!
O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree! Thy candles shine so brightly! O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree! Thy candles shine so brightly! From base to summit, gay and bright, There's only splendor for the sight. O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree! Thy candles shine so brightly!
O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree! Much pleasure thou can'st give me; O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree! Much pleasure thou can'st give me; How often has the Christmas tree Afforded me the greatest glee! O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree! Much pleasure thou can'st give me.
O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree! How richly God has decked thee! O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree! How richly God has decked thee! Thou bidst us true and faithful be, And trust in God unchangingly. O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree! How richly God has decked thee! !"
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas Have yourself a merry little Christmas, let your heart be light From now on, our troubles will be out of sight Have yourself a merry little Christmas, make the Yule-tide gay, From now on, our troubles will be miles away. Here we are as in olden days, happy golden days of yore. Faithful friends who are dear to us, gather near to us once more.
Through the years we all will be together If the Fates allow Hang a shining star upon the highest bough. And have yourself a merry little Christmas now.
With warm wishes to you and your family this Christmas time. With our thanks for your valued patronage at this special time of year. It’s been both a privilege and a pleasure serving you.
Seasons Greetings!
1680–14th Avenue • 250-287-8012 Wishing you and your families a Merry Christmas and heartfelt thanks for your continued support.
To all past,
present and future clients, a very
Merry Christmas & a happy 2016.
– Lawrence
Discovery Harbour Shopping Centre Cambpell River
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Old-Fashioned Gingerbread Cake
Christmas Crockpot Hot Chocolate
INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENTS
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• 2 cups Chocolate Chips • 1 tsp Vanilla • 1 14oz can Condensed milk, sweetened • 6 cups Milk • 1 1/2 cups Whipping Cream • 5 quart Crockpot
2 Cups All-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons ground Ginger 1 teaspoon Cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground Cloves pinch of freshly grated nutmeg 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 Cup Sugar 1 Cup dark Molasses 1 Cup Vegatable Oil 3 Eggs 1 Cup Boiling Water
PREPARATION
PREPARATION 1. Preheat Oven to 350 degrees. Line an 8x8 square pan with parchment. 2. Mix the flour, spices, salt, and baking soda in a large bowl and set aside. 3. In your mixer, combine the sugar, eggs, oil, and molasses until well-blended. 4. Add the flour mixture on low until combined. Then add the boiling water last, again mixing on low until well-mixed (the batter will be thin). 5. Bake at 350 for 40 minutes, or until the center is set and springs back when you touch it with your fingertip.
May your days be Merry & Bright...
1. Stir the cream, sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chips, milk, & vanilla together in your crockpot. 2. Cover, & cook on low for 2 hours – coming back to whisk it every so often. 3. Now, just ladle the hot cocoa into mugs…. 4. Garnish with marshmallows or whipped cream chocolate chips if desired. Serves 6-8 people, depending upon how big of mugs you use.
From our family at Dogwood Pet Mart to yours, we wish you and your fury friends a safe and happy holiday season! DOGWOOD PET MART “Campbell River’s Favourite Pet Food and Supply Store”
Locally Owned for 31 Years
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 2ND & DOGWOOD • 250-287-7405 www.dogwoodpetmart.ca
Dixie & Lucy
Wishing you a safe and happy holiday season and the very best from all of us, throughout the coming year! Locally Owned and Operated! 582 S. Dogwood St, Campbell River
www.theliteshop.ca
250-287-9905
SEYMOUR SERVICES Serving Campbell River for over 30 Years
1860 Antonelli Road, Campbell River Tel: (250) 287- 3505 Fax: (250) 287-3501
www.seymourservices.ca
Santa Claus is Coming to Town You better watch out You better not cry You better not pout I'm telling you why Santa Claus is coming to town Santa Claus is coming to town Santa Claus is coming to town
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Silver Bells
He's making a list And checking it twice; He's gonna find out who's naughty or nice Santa Claus is coming to town Santa Claus is coming to town Santa Claus is coming to town He sees you when you're sleeping He knows when you're awake He knows if you've been bad or good So be good for goodness sake! Oh! You better watch out! You better not cry You better not pout I'm telling you why Santa Claus is coming to town Santa Claus is coming to town Santa Claus is coming to town
City sidewalks busy sidewalks. Dressed in holiday style In the air There's a feeling Of Christmas Children laughing People passing Meeting smile after smile And on ev'ry street corner you'll hear Silver bells silver bells It's Christmas time in the city Ring a ling hear them sing Soon it will be Christmas day
We would like to thank all of our customers for their continued support. From our families to yours we would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and best wishes for a Happy New Year!
Strings of street lights Even stop lights Blink a bright red and green As the shoppers rush Home with their treasures Hear the snow crunch See the kids bunch This is Santa's big scene And above all this bustle You'll hear Silver bells, silver bells It's Christmas time in the city Ring-a-ling, hear them sing Soon it will be Christmas day
We wish you a Merry Christmas with warm wishes for a Happy Holiday Season.
1998 17th Ave., Campbell River 250-287-8396 niglass@telus.net
We would like to wish everyone a safe and Happy Holiday Season.
Flooring CANADA 904 Ironwood, Campbell River
WEI WAI KUM FIRST NATION
250.287.3279
Creating a future without breast cancer Monday to Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm Saturday 10:00am – 3:00pm • Sunday & Holidays Closed
Joy to the World
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Joy to the world, the Lord is come! Let earth receive her King; Let every heart prepare Him room, And Heaven and nature sing, And Heaven and nature sing, And Heaven, and Heaven, and nature sing. Joy to the world, the Savior reigns! Let men their songs employ; While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat, repeat, the sounding joy. No more let sins and sorrows grow, Nor thorns infest the ground; He comes to make His blessings flow Far as the curse is found, Far as the curse is found, Far as, far as, the curse is found. He rules the world with truth and grace, And makes the nations prove The glories of His righteousness, And wonders of His love, And wonders of His love, And wonders, wonders, of His love.
’s Greetin n o s a gs Se
Mary's Boy Child Long time ago in Bethlehem So the Holy Bible say Mary's boy child, Jesus Christ Was born on Christmas Day. Hark now hear the angels sing A king was born today And man will live for evermore Because of Christmas Day. While shepherds watched their flock by night, They saw a bright new shining star they hear a choir sing song The music seemed to come from afar. Hark, now hear the angels sing, A king was born today, And man will live for evermore, Because of Christmas Day. Joseph and his wife, Mary, Came to Bethlehem that night, They found no place to bear her child, Not a single room was in sight. Hark now hear the angels sing, A king was born today, And man will live for evermore Because of Christmas Day By and by they find a little nook In a stable all forlorn, And in a manger cold and dark, Mary's little boy was born. Hark, now hear the angels sing, A king was born today, And man will live for evermore, Because of Christmas Day.
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“A Western Store And So Much More”
Seasons’ Greetings!
From Bob Woodward & the Staff at
920 Island Hwy. » 250-286-3554
107-250 Dogwood Street • 250-287-3530 Toll Free 1-888-766-Feet
Deck the Halls Deck the halls with boughs of holly, Fa la la la la la la la la! 'Tis the season to be jolly, Fa la la la la la la la la! Don we now our gay apparel, Fa la la la la la la la la! Troll the ancient Yuletide carol, Fa la la la la la la la la!
See the blazing yule before us, Fa la la la la la la la la! Strike the harp and join the chorus, Fa la la la la la la la la!
Fast away the old year passes, Fa la la la la la la la la! Hail the new, ye lads and lasses, Fa la la la la la la la la!
Follow me in merry measure, Fa la la la la la la la la! While I tell of Yuletide treasure, Fa la la la la la la la la!
Sing we joyous all together! Fa la la la la la la la la! Heedless of the wind and weather, Fa la la la la la la la la!
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Help Santa find Rudolf through the maze.
Happy Holidays! Thank you for a wonderful 2015! May 2016 be filled with much happiness OJ and good fortune.
962 Shoppers Row, Campbell River
250.286.0110 O.J.
Ann www.OJRealty.ca www.campbellriverpropertymanagement.ca
Holiday Word Search
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ANGELS BABY JESUS BETHLEHEM CARDS CAROLS CHARITY CHRIST COOKIES
DECEMBER DECORATIONS EGGNOG GIFTS HOLIDAY HOLLY JINGLE BELLS JOSEPH
JOY LIGHTS LOVE MANAGER MARY MERRY NATIVITY NIGHT
PRESENTS SERVICE SHEPHERDS SNOWFLAKES STAR TREES TURKEY WISEMEN
See how many of these words you can find in the puzzle. The words can be forward, backward or diagonal.
Campbell RiveR miRRoR First issue 1971
Wishing You a Happy and Safe Holiday Season! Your community news team:
MIKE DAVIES
MARNIE NEAVES
RACHAEL KRISTI KEVIN BECKLEY PELLEGRIN MCKINNON
MICHELLE HUELLER
TAMMY ALISTAIR ROBINSON TAYLOR
DAVE HAMILTON
DEBBIE BAKER
DARCEY WOOD
KRISTEN DOUGLAS
DEAN TAYLOR
MARILYN KIRKBY
JACQUIE DUNS
TYLER MESZAROS
DON DANIELS
MARIA KIRLEY
Hark the Herald Angels Sing Hark the herald angels sing "Glory to the newborn King! Peace on earth and mercy mild God and sinners reconciled" Joyful, all ye nations rise Join the triumph of the skies With the angelic host proclaim: "Christ is born in Bethlehem" Hark! The herald angels sing "Glory to the newborn King!" Christ by highest heav'n adored Christ the everlasting Lord!
Late in time behold Him come Offspring of a Virgin's womb Veiled in flesh the Godhead see Hail the incarnate Deity Pleased as man with man to dwell Jesus, our Emmanuel Hark! The herald angels sing "Glory to the newborn King!"
Mild He lays His glory by Born that man no more may die Born to raise the sons of earth Born to give them second birth Hark! The herald angels sing "Glory to the newborn King!"
Hail the heav'n-born Prince of Peace! Hail the Son of Righteousness! Light and life to all He brings Ris'n with healing in His wings
Vous entendez ce que j'entends Dit le vent de la nuit à la little lamb, " Tu vois ce que je vois? Chemin dans le ciel, little lamb, tu vois ce que je vois? Une étoile, étoile de danser dans la nuit avec une queue grand comme un cerf-volant, avec une queue grand comme un cerf-volant. "
Le roi dit aux gens partout, " écouter ce que je dis! Prier pour la paix, les gens, partout, écouter ce que je dis! L'enfant, l'enfant dort dans la nuit qu'il nous donnera la bonté et de la lumière, il nous apportera la bonté et de la lumière. "
dit le petit agneau vers le berger, " vous entendez ce que j'entends? Sonnerie via le ciel, berger, vous entendez ce que j'entends? Un chant haut au-dessus des arbres avec une voix grand comme la mer, avec une voix grand comme la mer. " dit le berger pour le puissant roi, " Savez-vous ce que je sais? Dans votre palais chaleureux, puissant roi, savez-vous ce que je sais? Un enfant, un enfant frissonne dans le froid-Permettez-nous de lui apporter l'argent et l'or, laissez-nous amener silver et gold. "
L’Association francophone de Campbell River vous souhaite Joyeuses fêtes et une année remplie de bonheur et de santé!
891 - 13th Avenue • 250-287-2951
We Know... This time of year can be particularly difficult. Please know that you are in our thoughts and hearts and that we wish you peace at this time as you move forward. From all of us at Boyd’s. Sandy, Danny, Diana & Margaret
#1-1040 9th Ave., Campbell River • 250-287-2240 www.campbellriverfunerals.com
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Frosty the Snowman Thumpety thump, thump, Frosty the Snowman, thumpety thump, thump, was a jolly happy soul, look at Frosty go. With a corn cob pipe and a button nose, Thumpety thump, thump, and two eyes made of coal. thumpety thump, thump, Frosty the Snowman, over the hills of snow. is a fairytale, they say. Frosty the Snowman, He was made of snow, knew the sun was hot that day, but the children know so he said, "Let's run, he came to life one day. and we'll have some fun now, There must have been before I melt away." some magic in that Down to the village, old silk hat they found, with a broomstick in his hand, For when they placed it on his head, Running here and there, he began to dance around! all around the square, Oh, Frosty, the Snowman, sayin', "Catch me if you can." was alive as he could be; and the children say he He led them down could laugh and play, the streets of town, just the same as you and me. right to the traffic cop; and only paused a moment, when he heard him holler, "Stop!" For Frosty, the Snowman, had to hurry on his way, But he waved goodbye, sayin' "Don't cry, I'll be back again some day."
Wishing you all the best during the holiday season!
Rocking Around The Christmas Tree Rocking around the Christmas tree At the Christmas party hop Mistletoe hung where you can see Every couple tries to stop Rocking around the Christmas tree, Let the Christmas spirit ring Later we’ll have some pumpkin pie And we’ll do some caroling. You will get a sentimental Feeling when you hear Voices singing let’s be jolly, Deck the halls with boughs of holly Rocking around the Christmas tree, Have a happy holiday Everyone dancing merrily In the new old-fashioned way.
Happiest of Holidays to all my clients and friends! I look forward to assisting you in the New Year.
ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY & HOUSEBOUND Josie Coak • 778-346-4446 • charcare@shaw.ca
SEASON’S GREETINGS
Sales Hotline: 1-888-904-1482 250-287-9511 570 – 13th Avenue
TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS, NEIGHBOURS AND FRIENDS Wishing you and yours a happy holiday season filled with good times, good friends and good memories. www.tyeechev.ca
TYEE PLAZA 1245 SHOPPERS ROW 250-286-1760
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Warm wishes for a safe and
happy holiday.
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