Crowsnest Pass Herald - Christmas Greeter

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December 18, 2019 ~ Christmas Greeter

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Christmas Greeter

from Lisa, David, Mike, John, Shirley,

Meechie, Margaret, Aiden & Darbie Thank you for your continued support!

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Holiday Train 2019 Pizza Co. Warmest wishes for a happy holiday season and a wonderful new year.

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The CP Holiday Train made it’s stop in Coleman on Wednesday, December 11th. Residents were able to enjoy musical performances by Terri Clark and Dallas Smith while also donating to the local food bank. $5,112 and 602 pounds of food were raised at the event. CP also donated to our local food bank with a $4,000 cheque. Since CP began the Holiday Train in 1999, they have raised more than $15.8 million and collected 4.5 million pounds of food.

May the spirit of the season surround you this Christmas with love, laughter and merriment!

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Merry Christmas everyone!

DaviD SelleS Pass Herald Reporter

One of my favourite times of the year is finally here!

Christmas has always been a big deal for my family and I have so many different traditions that I do with my family

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throughout the Christmas season.

One of those traditions is driving around a n d looking at differe n t areas of the city that are lit up.

Due to my move to the Pass, I missed out on that tradition this year but I’ve got to say, the Crowsnest Pass sure knows how to light up the community as well.

I’m glad I still had the opportunity to see Christmas lights around the community at the Gazebo in Blairmore, at Chris’ Restaurant and so many other places.

It was also a blast enjoying (ok more like FREEZING) the parade with members of the com-

munity.

Seeing how many different Christmas events are held in the Pass made me fall in love with this community even more.

I’ll be back in Lethbridge visiting family and friends this Christmas season but am glad I was still able to experience some of the Christmas celebration with you.

I wish everyone reading this a very blessed Christmas season and a very happy new year as well.

I’ll see you again in 2021!

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Kids Kollege • All classes My name is Addalynn, and I am 4 years old. I live in Coleman all the time with my grandparents. This year for Christmas I would really like the Happy Hungry Baby that I seen on TV and a kitchen with a BBQ. I need lots of presents! I will leave you out chocolate milk and I will leave the reindeer out carrots.

Love, Addalynn My name is Annalise, and I am 4 years old. I live in Lethbridge in a big house; it’s purple. This year for Christmas I would really like an LOL Doll and a Hatchimal. I will leave you out Coca-Cola and cookies. I will leave the reindeer out carrots.

Love, Annalise My name is Camille, and I am 4 years old. I live in the house with the orange roof. This year for Christmas I would really like a Nerf gun or an Elsa sleigh.

My brother also wants a Nerf gun. I will leave you out cookies & chocolate milk and carrots for the reindeer.

Love, Camille My name is Eli, and I am 3 years old. I live in a house. This year for Christmas I would really like candy and presents. I want a tow truck with batteries. I will leave you out cookies; the ones I make with mommy and Zeph. I will leave the reindeer out carrots.

Love, Eli My name is Eliana, and I am 4 years old. I live in Canada in a larger house. This year for Christmas I would really like a baby dolly and a fairy, both with clothes…like a dress, a skirt, a short-sleeve shirt, socks and shoes. I also want a pet fish. My sister Maggie would like a unicorn. I will leave you out chocolate milk. I will leave the reindeer out carrots.

Love, Eliana My name is Gage, and I am 4 years old. I live with mom, dad and Ryder. This year for Christmas I would really like a firetruck and some Hot Wheels.

I will leave you out water, and for the reindeer, I will leave out crackers.

Sincerely, Gage My name is Hayden, and I am 4 years old. I live in Blairmore in a grey and blue house. This year for Christmas I would really like a Happy Hungry Baby - a black hair and black skin one. I will leave you out cookies and chocolate milk. I will leave the reindeer out carrots.

Love, Hayden My name is Israe, and I am 4 years old. I live in the Jungle with a zebra. This year for Christmas I would really like girl make-up and a dress. I will leave you out milk and cookies, and for the reindeer, I will leave out carrots.

Sincerely, Israe My name is Jaxson, and I am 4 years old. I live at home with Mom and Dad. This year for Christmas I would really like a tanker semi truck and a crane with a hook. My brother Kaiden wants a remote control truck. I will leave you out cookies and chocolate milk.

Love, Jaxson

My name is Jesse, and I am 4 years old. I live in Hillcrest in a big white house. This year for Christmas I would really like a clock for by bedroom. I will leave you out carrots and milk.

Love, Jesse My name is Mia, and I am 3 years old. I live far away. I have been really good this year; my Mommy says I’ve been good! This year for Christmas I would really like a phone, a red phone and a choo-choo train that works and moves on its own. My brother, Kye, wants a choo-choo train too. I will leave you out cookies. For the reindeer, I will leave out carrots.

Love, Mia My name is Morgan, and I am 4 years old. I live in my home in Canada. My house is blue and grey.

This year for Christmas I would really like a dinosaur Hatchimal and Lego. My sister would like Barbies, and my Mom and Dad would like a new speaker that you hang on the wall. I will leave you out milk and cookies.

Love, Morgan My name is Oliver, and I am 4 years old. I live in Coleman in a small white house. I have been really good this year and I would really like Paw Patrol toys, a police gun and toy handcuffs. Oh, and I also want a police costume. I will leave you out milk and cookies. For the reindeer, I will leave out carrots.

Love, Oliver My name is Owen, and I am 3 years old. I live in Blairmore. This year for Christmas I would really like a dinosaur that ROARs and a dinosaur that can eat. My sister Ava would like a doll. I will leave you out apples, and I will leave the reindeer out carrots.

Love, Owen My name is Raquel, and I am 4 years old. I live at Grandma’s house with Mom, Dad, Grandma, and Papa. This year for Christmas I would really like a LOL Doll, a sparkly one. It needs to be sparkly! And a Barbie, I also want a Barbie. For my Sissy, she really wants a Barbie, like me. I will leave you out cookies and milk and snacks for the elves too.

Love, Raquel My name is Saylor, and I am 4 years old. I live in Coleman and Blairmore. This year for Christmas I would really like an LOL Doll, a Barbie truck and a new Barbie. I will leave you out cookies and milk.

For the reindeer, I will leave out a Santa statue.

Sincerely, Saylor My name is Vienna, and I am 4 years old. This year for Christmas I would like a new bike and a rainbow kit with the rainbow colours. I also would like Lion King for my LeapPad. My brother, Lucas would like a bean bag chair and Amber doesn’t want anything. I will leave you out milk, and I will leave carrots for the reindeer. Oh, and water too…for the reindeer.

Love, Vienna

My name is Zoey, and I am 4 years old. I live in Blairmore in the green house. This year for Christmas I would really like a doll with no feet that has make-up and a brush and some lipstick for her mouth. My brother, Zayden, wants a big choo-choo train bouncy house, and I also want a bouncy house, but a princess bouncy house. I will leave you out milk & cookies and for the reindeer, I will leave out carrots.

Love, Zoey My name is Adrik, and I am 3 years old. I live at home with my Mom in a black house. I have been nice this year and for Christmas I would really like lots of presents and toys. I will leave you out cookies and for the reindeer, I will leave out apples.

Love, Adrik My name is Asher, and I am 4 years old. I live in Canada in a little house with my family. This year for Christmas I would really like toys to build with and a belt. I will leave out cookies and milk, and for the reindeer, I will leave out carrots.

Sincerely, Asher My name is Dawson, and I am 4 years old. I live all the way to my home, farthest place on earth. This year for Christmas I would really a pizza toy and a little tiny truck. I will leave you out cookies and for the reindeer, I will leave out carrots and apples.

Sincerely, Dawson My name is Dylan, and I am 4 years old. I live in Hillcrest, behind the park. This year for Christmas I would really like Treasure Hunter Aliens. I will leave you out milk and carrots, and for the reindeer, I will leave out cookies.

Sincerely, Dylan My name is Harper, and I am 3 years old. I live by Lucia’s house; she is my sisters friend. I have been really good and this year for Christmas I would really like LOL Dolls and a Santa Claus teddy. I will leave you out cookies and milk, and for the reindeer, I will leave out carrots.

Love, Harper My name is Lennon, and I am 3 years old. I live up in the mountains, in a white and green house. This year for Christmas I would really like a Moana play house. I will leave you out orange juice.

Love, Lennon My name is Meseret, and I am 5 years old. I live in the Crowsnest Pass with Poppy. This year for Christmas I would really like dress-up clothes. I will leave you out milk and cookies, and I will leave the reindeer out carrots.

Love, Meseret My name is Rogelio, and I am 4 1/2 years old. I live in Canada, back there; my house is made with big rocks and has a little chimney. This year for Christmas I would really like a big box of Beyblades. I will leave you out milk.

Love, Rogelio

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The origins of Baby New Year Herald Contributor

Excitement for a new year abounds on January 1. Baby New Year is one of the more recognizable symbols of the New Year's holiday, particularly in print advertisements and television commercials.

Perhaps you've wondered what role Baby New Year plays in the celebration? While

he may seem like a relatively modern icon, this cultural mainstay has a lengthy history.

One theory suggests Baby New Year was celebrated as far back as 600 B.C. in ancient Greece, when a child was paraded around in a basket upon the arrival of the new year. The baby repre-

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sented rebirth, and Greeks believed their god of wine, Dionysus, was reborn on New Year's as the spirit of fertility. Other historians say that the custom even predates the Greeks to the ancient Egyptians.

Even though the baby new year custom was originally frowned upon by Christians and deemed a pagan tradition, eventually Christians embraced the symbol as well, albeit in a different way. The end of the year is marked by the birth of the Christ child, and this became a special way to interpret Baby New Year.

In modern times, Baby New Year has lost any connection to a deity or religious figure. Rather, he is now interpreted as a child who arrives at the start of the year and eventually ages into Father Time. The baby is depicted as an infant or toddler wearing a diaper and a sash with the year he is representing (and often a top hat). He is sometimes depicted holding or associated with an hourglass, a noisemaker or other item either pertaining to time or New Year's Day festivities. Father Time is often portrayed as an elderly man with a long, gray beard. The Baby New Year/Father Time message boils down to "out with the old and in with the new." People bid goodbye to Father Time and welcome this cherubic child who will carry

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them through the next 12 months and grow with them.

The Baby New Year idea eventually developed into a "First Born" tradition as well. Many towns, cities and hospitals have instituted contests awarding the first baby born in the new year the title of "Baby New Year." Such children are often the subjects of local news coverage and get their picture in the newspaper. Gifts, such as complimentary diapers, a case of formula or baby food or other baby supplies may be offered. In addition, private companies may offer their own gifts and recognition to the lucky child and his or her family in turn for complementary publicity.

Baby New Year is a symbol of the fresh start the new year brings. His relevance in celebrations has endured for centuries.

May the Christmas season fill your home with joy, your heart with love and your life with laughter.

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Peace, good will and happiness for you at Christmas and always.

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The Graduating Class of CCHS held their annual Seniors’ Supper on Tuesday, December 3rd. The supper serves as a fundraiser for the grad class and this year they managed to raise just over $1500.00 from the evening.

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12 Days of Christmas Herald Contributor

We are grateful and overwhelmed this holiday season with the amount of generosity that our community has given to several of our CCHS students to make their Christmas season a little nicer. We are particularly thankful for the altruism and empathy demonstrated by Aiden Douglas,

who took it upon himself to answer the call. Aiden solicited and quarterbacked the raising of over $5,756.85 from local businesses and the community. Aiden then took that money and purchased gift cards from local businesses to give to students in our school. These efforts resulted in the creation of 30 stockings each

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valued at over $190.00 in local gift cards and certificates. This has allowed our students to purchase local gifts and services for themselves or family members. We are truly indebted and thankful for the leadership and level of maturity and commitment shown to the common good of our school.

Many thanks to Aiden, our students, and our community for caring for those of us who are in need of a little extra this holiday season. CCHS is truly humbled by your support.

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Jesus is the Reason for the Season!

Bill White Administrator Internationale Prayer Centre Prayer Canada The title of this writing always stirs the spirit within me as we all get together with our families and friends and the mood

of the gathering is always joyful and pleasing. Families always produce new little ones that fill your joys to full and running over. The roasted turkey with all the trimmings fills the house with delightful aromas as well as filling the waiting stomach to prove the

majesty of the season. And then to top it off we have the exchange of gifts with all its surprises and smiles, a little laughter and a few tears of joy of something special. Then after dinner when we’re all fully satisfied, we’ll just sit around the Christmas Tree with the

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crackling fire going adding the wonderful warmth as only a log fire can produce.

Probably the odd roasting of marshmallows will also add to our enjoyment along with the singing of our favorite Christmas carols.

Some of the carols like “Away in the Manger” and “come Let Us Adore Him”, will enhance our memory that Jesus is the “reason for the season”. Oh Halleluiah!

As we all have our memory banks renewing our lifestyle over the years let us reflect for a moment on Jesus. Some of our most respected authorities on Jesus remind us that Jesus can be found in every book of the Bible. Hundreds of years before His Virgin birth Isaiah records in Chapter 9 verses 6 and 7 this. “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His govern-

ment and peace, there will be no end. Upon the throne of David and over His kingdom, to order it and establish it with judgement and justice from that time forward, even forever. The zeal of the Lord of Hosts will perform this. We know that this prophetic word will be fulfilled in future days as written and validated by many world scholars of word has declared it totally true.

Following His virgin birth, it was noted that He was a special child and continued to grow in wisdom and knowledge. As a boy He astounded priests and members of the synagogue with His wisdom and abilities. Later in life everywhere He went the people saw miracles of healing, the casting out of demons, the raising of the dead, people regained their eyesight, walking on the water, ordering of the wind and the rain. All through the New Testament scores of miracles, and healings are recorded. He fed 5000 peo-

ple having only a few fish and a little bread. He gave us much direction about lifestyles, being truthful, value of prayer. He gave us direction to fill the earth, take charge of the entire world. He gave us the love chapter and said love never fails. He forgives all our sins, He offers forgiveness and by His grace we receive the gift of salvations, our passport to Heaven, our names written in His – Book of Life – a place in Heaven. Oh – what a Savior, what a Lord and He is our soon coming King. He is the reason for the season.

Today we are hearing prophetic word that Jesus is coming again and this time He will come to take His Church to Heaven so that they may be where He is.

Only those that are “Born Again” will be going with Him. In John 3:3 and John 3:5-7 it says it this way, Jesus speaking John 3:3 – Jesus said most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the Kingdom of God. Nikodemus said to Him – “How can a man be born again when he is old? Can he enter a second time into his mother’s womb and be born? Jesus answered him, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the spirit, he cannot enter the Kingdom of God. Verse 6 – “That which is born of flesh is flesh and that which is born of spirit is spirit. Verse 7 – Do not marvel that I said to you, “You must be “Born Again”.

The Lord’s return is declared in Thessalonians Chapter 4:16-17 or the Lord himself will descend from Heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God, and the dead will rise first. Then all who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall be with the Lord. This marvelous plan for this catching up of His church to Heaven is orchestrated by the one who is “The Reason for the Season” This capsule writing is now asking – “Are you ready” Are you prepared?

If not, and you desire a place in Heaven pray this simple prayer today and mean it in your heart.

Lord Jesus, I am a sinner, I’m sorry for my sins and I repent of them Come into my heart today and I’ll make you my savior and Lord. Amen.

Tell somebody that you said the prayer. You will be saved and on your way to Heaven some day. Your name will be in His – Book of Life – Hallelujah – Praise

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Kids Kollege • All classes My name is Ryan, and I am 4 years old. I live in a house in Blairmore. My house is white. This year for Christmas I would really like Lego. I will leave you out cookies, and for the reindeer, I will leave out a hamburger.

Sincerely, Ryan My name is Weston, and I am 4 years old. I live in Coleman, in a brown small house. I have been really good! This year for Christmas I would really like Power Ranger toys. I will leave you out water, and for the reindeer, I will leave out carrots.

Love, Weston Dear Mom and Dad, I am soooo excited for Christmas! This year I am thankful for my friends Brinley, Katelyn and Harper.

I am also thankful for my Mom and Dad; my puppies, Iver and Walker; Jesus; my sister, Wren; and my Uncle Darryl. This year for Christmas I really hope to get a T-Rex stuffy that is blue and Barbies.

And I really really want a play table. My sister really wants Shopkins, but they’re small and she puts them in her mouth - so that wouldn’t be a good idea.

Love always, Willow My name is Abrar, and I am 4 years old. I live in another house. I have been really good this year, and for Christmas I would like super hero toys. I will leave you out rice, and for the reindeer, I will leave them out rice too.

Love, Abrar My name is Blake, and I am 3 years old. I live at Nono’s house in Bellevue with the lights. For Christmas I would like a remote control excavator. I will leave you out cookies and milk and carrots.

Love, Blake

My name is Brooklyn, and I am 4 years old. I live far, far away from the school at Brooklyn’s house. This year for Christmas I would really like LOL Dolls. My brother Jordan wants monster trucks, my Mom would like a new phone, and my Dad really likes cars. I will leave you out water, and for the reindeer, I will leave out carrots and water.

Sincerely, Brooklyn My name is Holly, and I am 3 years old. I live at home. I have been really good his year. For Christmas I would like an LOL Doll. My sister Hannah would like a LOL Doll too. My brother Johnny needs baby toys. I will leave you out a BIG cookie and some milk. For the reindeer, I will leave our carrots.

Love, Holly My name is Leila, and I am 3 years old. I live in a regular house. I have been really good this year, and for Christmas I would like a new pink hat, because I like pink. I will leave you out chocolate and for the reindeer, I will leave out carrots.

Love, Leila My name is Liam, and I am 4 years old. I live right next to my pre-school. This year for Christmas I would really like Jurassic Park Lego, a Nerf gun, and a My Little Pony movie. I will leave you out carrots.

Love, Liam My name is Lou, and I am 4 years old. I live in Coleman and I will make you a map to my house. This year for Christmas I would really like a Santa dolly and a robot that talks - just two things. I will leave you out a Gingerbread Man and carrots for the reindeer.

Love, Lou

My name is Jace, and I am 4 years old. I live in the Crowsnest Pass in a grey house. This year for Christmas I would really like monster trucks and Hot Wheels. I will leave you out buns and for the reindeer, I will leave out grass.

Sincerely, Jace My name is Josie, and I am 4 years old. I live in the Crowsnest Pass. My house is all different colours.

This year for Christmas I would really like a baby girl doll. I will leave you out a sandwich and I will leave the reindeer out apples.

Love, Josie Dear Mom and Dad, I am soooo excited for Christmas! This year I am thankful for my Mom and Dad, my brother Malcom, my sister Lily, my Grandma and Grandpa, and My Nanna and Poppa. For Christmas I really hope to get magnetic block tiles (Magformers) and a BIG Elsa doll, because I already have a barbie Elsa doll. I would also like a really special angel ornament for the Christmas tree.

Love always, Norah My name is Olivia, and I am 4 years old. I live in Hillcrest on top of a hill. This year for Christmas I would really like a hand puppet show. I will leave you out blueberry pie, and I will leave the reindeer out carrots.

Love, Olivia My name is Patrick, and I am 4 years old. I live at my Grandma’s and Grandpa’s house; in a white house. This year for Christmas I would really like a Toy Robot. I will leave you out candy canes, and I will leave the reindeer out carrots.

Love, Patrick

Donna’s ABC Daycare Hello! For Christmas this year, I would like Poopsie Sparkly Critters. My dad would like some lego and my dog would like a toy with no stuffing in it. My cats would like some cat toys too.

Love, Molly R. What are you doing today Rudolph? For Christmas this year, I would like a Juno Interactive Baby Elephant. My mom would like some new shoes. my dad would like a Toy Story 4 Infinity Blaster to share with me. Colter would like an Adventure Force Super Drum. Have great day Santa!

Love, Levi

Merry Christmas Santa! For Christmas this year, I would like a Batman robot. My puppies would like stuffies for Christmas and treats as well.

Love, Weston Hello! How are you doing this Christmas? For Christmas this year, I would like a kitchen. My dad would also like a kitchen. My mom and sister would like a pony for Christmas.

Love, Gordon

Merry Christmas Santa! For Christmas this year, I would like a Rainbow Surprise Doll. My mom would like a new birdhouse and my dad would like a snowblower. my brother would like a fire truck.

Love, Molly C.

I have been a very good boy this year! Can you please bring me a new T-Rex for Christmas? Milo would like a new Nerf gun. Mommy would like some new shoes and Daddy would like a new baseball.

Thanks Santa!

Love, Ridge

Thank you Santa! For Christmas this year, I would like a Little Tikes Magical Unicorn Carriage. Saige would like a Teddy Bear and a squeaky toy for Christmas.

Love, Brinley

How is Rudolph doing? For Christmas I’m hoping for a new car to drive. Can you please bring Mommy a new ring and my Daddy a fire truck? Say hello to the elves for me.

Love, JJ

I love you Santa! For Christmas this year, I would like 2 Hatchimals. My mom would like a Christmas tree and my dad would like a new gun. My sister would like a new horse. My dog would like a new bone. Two please.

Love, Tucker Jack

For Christmas I am hoping for a new Elmo stuffie.

Can you please bring my Mommy some pyjamas and my Daddy a new jacket? I’m very excited for my first Christmas!

Love, Theodore

How are your reindeer? For Christmas I am hoping for a Monster Truck. Can you please bring Bridget a Barbie Plane? my mommy would like new shoes and my Daddy would like a new coat. We will leave some milk and cookies for you.

Love, Rory How are you? Are your elves busy in the work shop?

For Christmas can I please have a new baseball bat? Liam would like a T-Rex, Mommy would like a snowman and Daddy would like a new baseball.

Thank you Santa!

Love, Jase How are you and Mrs. Claus? For Christmas I would like some Paw Patrol Mighty Pups. Can Callie have a new Barbie? My Mommy would like a ring and Daddy would like a new Flames hoodie. Thanks Santa!

Love, Bennett Merry Christmas Santa! For Christmas I would like new socks. My Mommy would like a new hat, scarf and mittens and my Daddy would like a new car. We will leave you milk and cookies if you’re hungry.

Love, Lacey

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Wednesday, December 18, 2019 - Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from THE PASS HERALD - 11

Blairmore Precision Machining & Welding

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year Sentinel Rd, Coleman (403) 562-2884

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year Royal Canadian Legion Bellevue Branch #19 (403) 564-4644

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year The holidays are in full bloom, and we just want to wish you every happiness, and express our sincere appreciation for your kindness.

All the best to everyone!

CNP WASTE DISPOSAL LTD. From Management & Staff • 563-5220 • 563-0321

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Dr. Charles Zachar and staff.

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ Fr. Joseph NAgothu Parish Priest Holy Trinity Parish, Blairmore

The first to hear the good news of Jesus' birth were not the rich, the influential, the powerful or the religious and political leaders of Israel, but the ordinary and the poor of the society. Jesus came to empower the powerless, to seek and save the lost, to heal the sick, to raise the dead, to show us our Father's unconditional love. Therefore, let us offer to Him today thanksgiving and glory.

Through our words and deeds, and rejoicing in our hearts, let us proclaim the joyful message to the ends of the earth: We take this wonderful opportunity to wish you all a blessed and joyfilled Christmas and prosperous New Year 2020.

We appreciate and thank you for your most valuable presence and your generous heart towards our Parish. May the lord bless you and the works of your hands and grant to you health, love and peace.

We would be pleased to help you with any of your spiritual needs, such as visiting the sick, Holy Communion, and Anointing of the sick. Please feel free to contact the Church or parish office at any time.

Come and Celebrate Christmas this year with us.

Christmas Mass Schedule: Tuesday December 24th Christmas Eve 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm Wednesday, December 25th Christmas Day 10:00 am December 31st 2019

DRain BRotheRS ConStRuCtion LtD. We extend our Best Wishes for a Joyful Holiday and a wonderful New Year.

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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year Hours:Dec. 24 - 8:30 - noon cLoSeD: Dec. 25 & 26 Dec. 31 - 8:30 - noon • cLoSeD Jan 1

Wishing you and yours a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year.

Thank you for all of your support in the past year from the doctors and staff at New year's Eve- Mary Mother of God, Eucharistic Adoration at 4:30pm and Mass at 5:00 pm.

January1st 2020New year's day Mass at 10:00 am

13119 20 Ave, Blairmore (403) 562-7144

12 – Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from THE PASS HERALD – Wednesday, December 18, 2019

Looking Back at Christmas John Kinnear Feature Writer

Like many, I have fond childhood memories of the Christmas season.

What comes to mind are simpler times, far more simpler than today’s helter-skelter frenetic going’s on, as people ramp up for the big day.

A few weeks prior to Christmas there was usually the arrival of a large parcel from Eatons or Sears that was quickly hidden down our basement. There was usually a stern warning issued after this like, “Don’t you dare go down there!” The basement was one of those trap door, flip-up, steep-staired affairs that took you down to a dimly-lit place where God knows what lurked.

Stored also down there underneath the stairs in

anticipation of the seasonal celebrations were cases of mixed Lethbridge Bottling Works beverages.

Ginger ale, orange crush, collins mix and two or three cases of Lethbridge Pilsner beer. You remember that iconic bottle’s art work don’t you? The labels with images of trains, tee pees, cars and a couple of tiny white rabbits thrown in for good measure.

Local shopping options were pretty limited in those days, which meant Mom spent long hours leafing through the catalogues in the fall, looking for what might be a nice gift. Not a car load of them. One nice gift per child! Supplementing this best guess order would be hand-knitted socks or perhaps a wool sweater lovingly woven

by a four foot eight Scottish master of practicality, Grandma Kinnear. Handknit woolen mittens with idiot strings, mittens that snow stuck to like glue in big balls.

On Christmas Eve woman’s long brown stockings stuffed with Jap oranges, candy and perhaps a small toy would magically appear near the tree. This would generally happen after midnight mass when we were all supposedly asleep. My wife Lorraine recalls these brown curses which she referred to as Lyle stockings. Remember them?

Those awful brown stockings that required garters to hold them up. Who the hell invented this awful leg garment? Probably a man! This is back when the edict, probably determined by a man, was that

women could not wear pants to school. Anyways, on the plus side, they held a lot of stuff like peppermint ribbon candy and perhaps a small toy.

Mandarin oranges were a rarity back then, something we did not ever see, except on this festive occasion. AND they tasted really good, unlike today’s knockoffs. It’s a guessing game what a box of them will taste like these days.

There were years when money was tight and Christmas really tested our family’s ability to keep up with the Jones’. My sister recalls dad making her a miniature wooden table and chairs and a cabinet, all painted in red, for her gift.

It was something she cherished, just like the large wooden carved replica of a DC-3, like the one that crashed on Ptolemy, that I got that year.

One year my older sister Betty got a blackboard for Christmas. It

had a message from Santa written on it and she never wanted that message to be erased. Her one great wish back then was for a Barbara Ann Scott doll. Barbara Ann was a Canadian champion figure skater who won the gold medal at the Olympics in Saint Moritz, Switzerland in 1948. She also won the Canadian championship from 1944 to 1948, the North American championship from 1945 to 1948, and the European and World championships in 1947 and 1948. Guess I dated my sister pretty good with this memory.

I recall such longgone toys as meccano sets, tinker toys and miniature logs that could be assembled into a cabin.

Of course the ultimate gift for young boys was the rarely seen miniature model steam engine with oscillating cylinder. Heat plus vapour equals magic.

The glass ornaments were really fragile and

shattered easily and then there were those bubbling Christmas lights. Remember them? With methylene chloride inside and lead-coated wires to increase resistance. Beautiful percolating magic but a tad hazardous these days. Early tinsels, I recall, were lead foil which were mercifully replaced by polyvinyl chloride film with a metallic finish or coated mylar, both of which just don’t hang quite as nice as lead or silver strands. It used to be a pretty big deal to see how many boxes of tinsel went onto the tree. It was also a pretty big deal to see the cat walk by with a strand of it hanging out of his you-know-what.

All in all I harken back to those simpler days when a little was a lot, the ginger ale bubbled in your nose and the joy of family being together at Christmas was all that was needed. A heartfelt wish from Lorraine and I to you all for a very Merry Christmas.

Thank You 2019 It’s that time of year when the Coleman Community Society can finally take a break from all our activities and thank everyone for what they contributed to the past year’s success.

Beginning with July 1st, 2019 we need to thank those who participated in the terrific parade which included the small but mighty Cranbrook Bugle Bank. It was an afternoon of fun in Flumerfelt Park with good food provided by a variety of vendors and with special thanks to Lesley Margetak for her fabulous cakes enjoyed by all and to Lani Folkard for her musical entertainment and to Paul Pichurski for joining in.

The Country Market during Doors Open was very successful thanks to all the vendors, music provided by Sig and Rose Gail , Tynan and Shelley Groves and family, and the volunteers from Horace Allen School who put on a very successful silent auction to benefit the school’s outdoor education classroom due to the many and varied donations from the community. Again our food vendors were a big part of the day in keeping everyone fed and watered. Congratulations to Thomas Margetak, this year’s 50/50 winner.

Next was Pumpkins in the Park with a huge shout-out going to the Crowsnest/Pincher Creek Air Cadets for arranging over 250 pumpkins along the Miner’s Path and keeping them lit for all to enjoy throughout the evening. Spectators enjoyed the artistic endeavors and hot beverages handed out by the Society.

Christmas in the Park enjoyed good weather for all who attended. The bonfire tended by the Crowsnest Pass Fire Department kept everyone warm before and enjoyed music from Sig and Rose. Afterwards they enjoyed the wagon rides through town, and hot beverages, hot dogs and cookies from the society aided by Grade 7 students from CCHS. Thank you also to the Coleman Legion, the Coleman Lions and Chris’ Restaurant for the candy bags which Santa gave to all the youngsters and of course, special thanks to Santa for his appearance.

Special thanks to our sponsors this year: the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass, Canadian Heritage; the Ag Society; and Benga Mining. Without these donations we could not carry on all the free events each and every year. To the newspapers and radio, thanks for getting the word out and covering our fun.

Of course, no thank you would be complete without appreciating the Coleman Society volunteers and friends who put in their time to make these plans come to fruition. Volunteers are truly the backbone of our group without whom none of this would happen. If you would like to become a part of our Coleman Society our next meeting will take place on Thursday, February 6, 2020 at 6:30 at the Coleman Legion. See what we are all about and help us bring these fun activities to life for the people of our community and beyond.

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL