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The Similkameen
Wednesday, December 16, 2015
Volume 65 Issue 50
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The whole town is invited! Andrea DeMeer Spotlight Staff
This year for Christmas everyone in the community can be assured of a hot and delicious meal and people to share it with. That is thanks to Tracey Elko, her family, and Ed Edwards, owner of Brown Bridge Pub. Elko, who is kitchen manager at the popular local restaurant, has held community dinners on Christmas twice before at different restaurants, relying on food donated by the community. This year Edwards is donating the food for a traditional turkey and ham feast with all the trimmings. Elko said she first got the idea of hosting a community dinner from her stepfather, Keith Elliot, who was sick with cancer. “It’s something I did for him, to honor him,” she said. “He was one of those handy men who people just call for everything and he was always there for everyone.” Christmas dinner is a way of continuing her family’s tradition of giving, she said. “My kids help out and it’s become part of their Christmas Day…I like the fact of Christmas being not just about all the presents or the hype of Santa.” Dinners in the past have attracted between 30 and 40 people, but Elko anticipates a larger gathering this year. “The crisis center knows of about 55 people or families that are looking for a place for Christmas and we’re putting pamphlets in the hampers,” she said. “It’s got around a lot more this year too. I’ve been approached by people asking if we’re going to do it.” Elko stressed the dinner is not just about bridging a financial need, but also about extending friendship to those in the community who might be lonely over the holidays. “It’s just a place to be if you want to be there.” According to Edwards the motto is the more the merrier. “It would be great to have as many people out as possible,” he said. Doors are open at Brown Bridge Pub on Christmas Day from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Preparing Christmas dinner for dozens of people is a way for local chef Tracey Elko to pay tribute to a family member.
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