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Transferring ownership of water treatment plant to city approved by council

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The penultimate step in the years-long process of transferring ownership of the water treatment plant from Vale to the city took place Dec. 12 at City Hall when council approved the transaction agreement and supplementary agreements between the two organizations by a 7-2 vote.

The transfer process began in 2013 when the city and Vale, along with the School District of Mystery Lake and the Local Government District of Mystery Lake, signed a five-year letter of understanding which stipulated that the city and Vale would begin discussing the transfer of the plant.

A letter of intent was approved by council in April 2015 and the agreements were approved in principle at a council meeting in September.

The agreements were officially signed by the city and Vale in a ceremony at City Hall Dec. 15.

“The Public Utilities Board still has to review the transaction and supplementary agreements as well as the city’s threeyear rate [water and sewer] study to validate what’s being put forth,” city manager Gary Ceppetelli told

councillors prior to the Dec. 12 vote.

“This is a significant agreement for the sustainability and future of Thompson,” said Coun.

Blake Ellis. “There’s been a committee that’s been meeting for over two years and been negotiating this and it’s going to speak well for the future of Thompson.”

Deputy mayor Kathy Valentino said the agreement was a step in the continuing relationship between the city and Vale.

“It wasn’t always roses but we absolutely always negotiated to get to this point in good faith and it certainly isn’t just the end of it,” she said. “Our city’s legal counsel has been with us every step of the way also and has been very informative as we review these agreements numerous times which I won’t be sorry not to have to read anymore but they’ve definitely been a big part of this also.”

Coun. Duncan Wong, one of two councillors, along with Coun. Ron Matehcuk, to oppose approving the agreements, said he didn’t think the city was ready to sign off on them but that he knew they were going to be approved so he asked for a recorded vote.

Thompson Citizen photo by Kacper Antoszewski Vale Manitoba Operations vice-president Mark Scott, deputy mayor Kathy Valentino and city manager Gary Ceppetelli at a Dec. 15 water treatment plant transfer agreement signing ceremony at City Hall

Water treatment plant transfer agreement signed at City Hall ceremony

BY KACPER ANTOSZEWSKI KACPER@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

After considerable deliberation, Thompson Mayor Dennis Fenske hosted an official signing of the agreement formalizing the transfer of the water treatment lant from Vale to the City of Thompson over

the next three years.

Fenske described the signing as “historic” and thanked city staff for the long hours contributed to the project. He reminded attendees of Thompson’s reputation for fine municipal water, and assured that its water quality would be retained.

Vale Manitoba Operations vicepresident Mark Scott noted that the signing was critical to the future of Thompson. “We know this is the right thing to do, to prepare for the transition in 2018, and and ultimately ensure long-term sustainability for our community.

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Wednesday, December 21, 2016

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Striking Nisichawayasihk personal care home workers ratify new two-year agreement Manitoba Government and General Employees’ Union (MGEU) Local 367 at the Nisichawyasihk Cree Nation (NCN) personal care home are back on regular duty after ratifying a new two-year contract Dec. 15.

The workers had gone on strike Nov. 28 seeking pay equity with similarly trained workers at other personal care homes in Manitoba.

Their new contract in-

cludes a 10 per cent raise in the first year retroactive to the expiry of the previous contact last March 31.

The second year of the new agreement will see them receive a three per cent raise.

The strike did not achieve the workers’ goal of pay equity with other personal care home workers in Manitoba but did significantly close the gap, says MGEU president Michelle

Gawronsky.

“These members have been fighting to address this disparity for years and given their deep concern for their elders, only took job action as a last resort,” said Gawronsky. “In the end, while the employer was not able to offer all we need to fully address the disparity, this new deal is a big step towards reaching equity. The new agreement

will go about halfway to addressing the inequity in pay between Nelson House health care support workers and workers in places like Thompson. This is a significant move forward and the employer has also committed to working with us to secure the necessary funds to achieve wage parity in the near future.”

NCN Chief Marcel Moody said in a Nov. 9 news release that he has been in contact with Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) regarding the funding crisis that led to the 18-day strike and that those efforts as well as attempts to convince the provincial government to help provide adequate funding have been unsuccessful. Moody said he agreed with the union that its members should get paid the same as other personal care home workers but that the NCN personal care home doesn’t have the funding it needs to do so.

Gawronsky says the federal government needs to come through on election campaign commitments to ensure adequate funding for First Nations.

“When it comes down to it, this is about the need for stable, predictable funding for our First Nations communities,” said Gawronsky.

“In order for our members to be paid fairly and equitably, our federal government needs to step up and adequately fund First Nations personal care homes like Nisichawayasihk.”

The Thompson Labour Committee donated $300 to the striking workers the day before the strike ended.

“We know how tough it is as days turn to weeks on the line, especially at this time of year,” said Thompson Labour Committee president Wayne Levac in a press release. “These workers are on the job day and night, on the front line of health care in their community, and our affiliates want to do whatever we can to support their fight for fairness.”

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World Trade Center Winnipeg invites Northern entrepeneurs to go global

BY KACPER ANTOSZEWSKI KACPER@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The Thompson Chamber of Commerce hosted World Trade Centre Winnipeg information officer Nicole Fontaine, who updated members at the Nov. 23 meetingon the services and recent activities of WTC Winnipeg.

The World Trade Centre’s role in Winnipeg largely revolves around its Business Info Centre, of which one is located in every province of Canada as part of the Canadian Business Network (CBN). Like many business services in Manitoba, the info centre provides fledgling entrepreneurs with information for successfully running a business, such as information on taxes, financing, staffing and networking opportunities through partnering chambers of commerce.

The centre also hosts free seminars and webinars one to three times a week, on topics including everything from running a business with a disability, becoming an indigenous entrepreneur or starting a business on-reserve, ecommerce, among others.

World Trade Centre Winnipeg also offers BizGrid, a

list of Manitoba organizations that work with entrepreneurs, born out of WTC Winnipeg’s membership of the Manitoba Small Business Group, and includes a brief explanation of what each organization does.

Customized research services are another key service provided by the Business Info Centre, which utilizes the CBN’s national reach to provide information such as demographics, statistics, and supplier lists within approximately 48 hours. Fontaine describes how demographic information is invaluable to an entrepreneur: “We had a lady that wanted to set up a gym, and she wanted to do it in Tuxedo: it’s an affluent part of the city. But after looking at Tuxedo, she found that it was more elderly people who might not necessarily go to the gym, so she went with St. Vital. It saved her a lot of money, compared to her previous hypothesis.”

Of course, WTC Winnipeg is an agency of international commerce, and the organization hosts regular opportunities through its trade services to provide entrepreneurs

CITY OF THOMPSON HOLIDAY HOURS CITY HALL AND PUBLIC WORKS Friday, December 23, 2016 Monday, December 26, 2016 Tuesday, December 27, 2016 Wednesday, December 28, 2016 Thursday, December 29, 2016 Friday, December 30, 2016 Monday, January 2, 2017 Tuesday, January 3, 2017

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Thompson Citizen photo by Kacper Antoszewski Nicole Fontaine speaks before the Thompson Chamber of Commerce. with opportunities to explore international markets. Most recently, regional managers from Export Development Canada stationed in Brazil, Mexico, Peru, and Colombia came to speak at a power brunch hosted in partnership with Global Affairs Canada. “If you were a company that wanted to see markets, and

were wondering how to do business in those countries, you could come and meet with that manager,” Fontaine said.

Officials from the centre also make regular missions to international business centres to expand their networking capacity: this year, WTC Winnipeg plans to travel to France to dis-

cuss sustainable energy opportunities, along with a more general mission to Los Angeles in the U.S. Among northern initiatives, WTC hosted a session at Centralia in 2014 (Opportunities in Northern Manitoba), and another in 2016 (Opportunities in the Arctic), featuring community leaders and federal

ministers alike. President Derek Earl also attended the Hudson Bay regional roundtable in Rankin Inlet. WTC Winnipeg has also been working with Opaskwayak Cree Nation to create partnerships surrounding their vertical farming efforts, with partners extending as far away as South Korea.

TENDER INVITATION

PROPOSAL INVITATION

Tenders will be received by the undersigned up to 11:00 am local time, Wednesday, December 21, 2016 and will be opened in public at that time and date at City Hall, 226 Mystery Lake Road, Thompson, MB. R8N 1S6, for the following: Tender #14616 – Dry Cleaning Requirements Tender #14716 – Lubricant & Oil Requirements Tender #14816 – Refined Fuel Requirements Tender #14916 – Granular Requirements Tender forms and specifications may be obtained from the office of the Purchasing Agent, 120 Seal Road, Thompson, MB., phone 204-677-7974 between the hours of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, or by email - aadeyemi@thompson.ca The City shall have the right to disqualify the Contractor from tender process if they have failed to complete their obligations under any prior contract with the City of Thompson or has been involved in litigation with the City.

The lowest or any tender need not be accepted by the City of Thompson. The City shall have the right to evaluate competing bids in accordance with its own criteria for evaluation applied to the specific item or work being tendered, whether or not such criteria has been expressly related to the Bidders. The City of Thompson reserves the right to award the Tender which it deems to be in the best interest of the City.

Adey Adeyemi, Purchasing Agent.

Proposals will be received by the undersigned up to 11:00 am local time, Friday, January 6, 2017 and will be opened in public at that time and date at City Hall, 226 Mystery Lake Road, Thompson, MB. R8N 1S6, for the following: Proposal #15016 – Digital Mailing System.

Proposal forms and specifications may be obtained from the office of the Purchasing Agent, 120 Seal Road, Thompson, MB., phone 204-677-7974 between the hours of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, or by email - aadeyemi@thompson.ca The City shall have the right to disqualify the Contractor from tender process if they have failed to complete their obligations under any prior contract with the City of Thompson or has been involved in litigation with the City.

The lowest or any tender need not be accepted by the City of Thompson. The City shall have the right to evaluate competing bids in accordance with its own criteria for evaluation applied to the specific item or work being tendered, whether or not such criteria has been expressly related to the Bidders. The City of Thompson reserves the right to award the Tender which it deems to be in the best interest of the City.

Adey Adeyemi, Purchasing Agent.

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Example: if it is Westwood’s Garbage/Recycle day there is to be no parking on the residential streets in the Westwood Area. This is to aid in the safety for both the residents of Thompson as well as City crews.

Vehicles found parked on the streets will be ticketed.

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Taking over water treatment an important symbolic step

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eclaring something historic at the moment it occurs and before it’s had time to recede into actual, you know, history and be soberly judged in hindsight is the sort of presumptuous chutzpah that whatever force that directs the events of our world, be it providence, fate or just dumb luck, is likely to disrupt, but there is no doubt that transferring the operation of Vale’s water treatment plant to the city’s hands over the course of the next three years is a watershed moment and one that hopefully doesn’t prove to be the city’s Waterloo.

While the transfer carries significant financial implications for the city, which is going to be on the hook for about $1.3 million in provincial sales and land transfer taxes, and, by extension, for taxpayers, who will be the ones covering the additional costs taking over water treatment brings to the city’s water and sewer utility, the more important aspect of the transfer my prove to be symbolic.

As long as the plant was under control of Vale’s Manitoba Operations, it was difficult not to see the company and the community’s destinies intertwined, with the one literally holding the keys to the stuff of life for the other. By the time the city takes over operations completely in 2019 however, the roles will have been reversed. At that time, it will be possible to say that, regardless of what happens to Vale, the city will hold its future in its own hands.

And while it shouldn’t come as news to anyone that Vale is slowly lessening its presence in the City of Thompson, given the upcoming shutdown of its smelter and refinery, the company ceding control over the water treatment plant can also be seen as demonstrating that, in fact, it sees itself remaining part of the community for many years to come and, in pursuit of that goal, is making the business decisions necessary to make continued mining and milling possible for as long as the ore body proves productive. The truth is, if Vale was interested in simply milking its Manitoba mine for as much profit as it could and then hitting the bricks, it could simply keep operating the water treatment plant itself for as long as it needed to, with costs completely under its control, and then, if it decided to shut down entirely, toss the city the keys to the treatment plant on the way out the door, saying, “This is all yours now.” That it hasn’t done so indicates that it wants to remain on the best of terms with the city and its residents because, lessening presence or not, the fates of the two will still move, if not in lockstep, then in extremely close correlation.

None of this is probably comforting to residents who, until a few years ago, could heedlessly waste water because the increased cost would be split with every other property owner in the city. It also might not be entirely desirable to the city, which now has more technical positions to fill, which isn’t always cheap or easy when you’re eight hours north of Winnipeg. Still, how many of us found it easy to move out of the homes of our parents and become independent, with all the responsibilities of cooking and cleaning and paying of bills? Do we all still wish that we still lived in our childhood homes?

Taking over control of water treatment is an important step in the evolution of Thompson from a one-company mining town to a city that will succeed or fail on its own.

Like it or not, when the calendar reaches Jan. 1 it will not only be a new year but a new era as well.

Health

How to avoid overeating this holiday season

BY LORI OZOL, RD & EMMA BARR Delicious meals and treats abound this time of year, but it’s easy to get caught up in the festivities and lose track of what we are putting in our mouths at all those work functions, friends-givings, and family get-togethers we attend. By following a few simple tips, you can help avoid the post-holiday shock of realizing you gained a few too many pounds or inches to your waistline!

Portion Distortion: This happens to many of us, and not just around the holidays. If you’re unsure of how much to take when you’re at a buffet or family spread, keep these “handy” tips in mind. A portion of starches like mashed potatoes or corn should really be no larger than your fist, and your turkey or meat portion is no larger than your palm or a deck of cards. Eat a salad ahead of time to

keep your hunger at bay, and choose to fill up half your plate with about two handfuls of veggies. Dried fruit and nuts? Think one small handful only. Try to really focus on foods that you know you’re not going to see again for a while, and that are special to you and your family this time of year. The foods you get all the time? Leave ‘em!

No need to fill your plate up with foods you know you’re going to eat again in a month at a birthday or other event. Out for a meal and can’t control the portions? Eat half of everything and take the rest home as leftovers!

Eat Mindfully: It’s easy to get caught up in conversation and shovel food into our mouths without thinking. Before you know it your plate is empty and you’re back for second helpings when you’re really not even hungry anymore. Eating is a very social activity during the holidays and often hap-

pens while we are paying attention to everything else around us, instead of how quickly our food is disappearing into our body. The best advice?

Slow down! Take the time to really savour each bite – especially of those special holiday foods you have been really looking forward to. Put your fork down, chew slowly, and then swallow between each bite without having the next mouthful ready to go. njoying food does not mean eating more, it means stopping and really taking in the smell and taste of our favourite items. It means appreciating food for its quality, not by its quantity! This is especially helpful for treats and desserts – eat a small portion slowly to enjoy it, and consider sharing pieces of pie or cake with friends.

Don’t Drink your Calories: Easier said than done? Choose water most often and consider bring-

ing your own water or even sparkling water to events! Try to limit sugary and boozy beverages as much as possible. Aim for less than two per day, and save them for when you’re in a social setting as opposed to making them the first choice when you’re at home or with the family.

Eat Three Square Meals: Don’t avoid breakfast or lunch (or both!) so you can over-indulge later.

This can make you extra hungry and possibly slow down your metabolism and make you hang on to all those extra calories you eat later. Eat mindfully three times a day to avoid hunger and overeating!

With these ideas under your belt, you will be prepared for any holiday feast!

Happy holidays to you and yours!

Lori Ozol is a public health dietitian with the Northern Regional Health Authority and Emma Barr is a dietetic intern.

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Save me a booth!

BY DANIEL MCSWEENEY Solihull, England — There’s lots of buzz here in England these days about the ongoing demise of those classic cast-iron red telephone boxes that charmingly populate the U.K. landscape. “Demise” perhaps is rather too strong a word, because many will remain on the scene serving new and exciting applications other than as phone booths. That’s excellent because they are in fact one of the top 10 British cultural icons, right up there with Big Ben, London black cabs and red double-decker buses.

The classic Brit phone booth was designed early in the 20th century by British architect Sir Giles Scott. He was a top-drawer designer who over the years would contribute to other classic Brit design projects including the Liverpool Cathedral and rebuilding work on the Houses of Parliament after World War Two. When it came to phone booths, he came up with a piece of communications eye candy that has endured for almost a century.

The red phone boxes actually go back to 1926 when at least another decade would pass before cartoon strip character Dick Tracy started wearing his fantasy radio wristwatch.

It was perhaps a portent of things to come in personal, mobile communication technology that would make phone booths increasingly less important.

And as Sir Giles put the finishing touches on his design submission to the Royal Fine Arts Commission, it would be almost another half century before Motorola’s John Mitchell and Martin Cooper unveiled a 4.4-pound mobile phone handset that looked like a shoe. Phone booths therefore right up to the latter half of the 20th century had a secure place as a means of communication for the public out and about throughout the British Isles.

In fact, they were important throughout the world.

However, once mobile phones were refined and commercially available in 1983, phone booths began marching down a road to “phone booth graveyards.” It is said that a third of the U.K.’s payphones – including about 8,000 of the iconic red phone booths – are now used about once a month or not at all. And yet, it is hard to imagine a British street corner without them; they are an iconic design fixture on the British landscape.

The good news is that

many of are being repurposed for everything from mini children’s libraries to housing life-saving heart defibrillators to mini cafes, electronics repair shops and smartphone repair and charging stations. At least 2,000 have been designated “listed buildings.”

And so what happens to these iconic phone boxes taken out of service?

Most are taken to “telephone box graveyards” where many are eventually refurbished for local councils and private collectors before they rust away.

There they are stripped, repainted and outfitted with new glass for a new lease on life. Once restoration work is completed, they can sell for anywhere from C$3,000 to as much as around $18,000-20,000.

As our time in the U.K. comes to a close in 2017, we would dearly like take one back to Canada and install in our gardens along the shores of the Petite Riviere River in Nova Scotia. The prices, though, are a bit above our budget as would be the shipping costs. To get one back to Canada, we might have to rig it with pontoons and row it across the heaving Atlantic Ocean. And if we did that, we just might have to make a call for help not

Daniel McSweeney much more than a few feet off shore!

The other option is to adorn our gardens with a decommissioned North American phone booth.

Somehow, though, that doesn’t have the same appeal. It speaks volumes about the magic of British

design, not only for red telephone boxes, but in so many other things that make the U.K. such a special place.

Dan McSweeney, a Halifax native, first worked as a reporter at the old Halifax Herald, then got a taste of public relations work at

Canadian National Railway in Moncton, before coming to Thompson in 1980 to work for Inco. He retired back home to Bridgewater on Nova Scotia’s south shore in June 2007 after 27½ years with Inco here.

He blogs at mcsweeneysdiversion.wordpress.com.

Pedestrian hit and killed near Split Lake A 53-year-old Split Lake resident died Dec. 17 when he was hit by a pickup truck on Provincial Road 280.

The man and the truck were both northbound about 18 kilometres west of Split Lake when the collision occurred around 7:45 p.m..

RCMP investigation indicates that the man was walking in the middle of the highway when he was hit by the truck, which was being driven by a 55-year-old woman from Split Lake. She and her passengers were not injured and police say alcohol is not considered a factor in the collision.

An RCMP forensic collision reconstructionist and the criminal crash investigative team are assisting the ongoing investigation.

Four drunk driving charges laid during last two weeks of local check stops Four charges of impaired driving were laid during the last two weeks of holiday check stops in Thompson, along with about 80 traffic tickets and some written warnings.

Thompson RCMP stopped approximately 350 vehicles over the course of the past two weeks, with the most common infractions including not wearing a seatbelt, having open liquor in a vehicle and failing to stop at stop signs.

Thompson RCMP Const. Sandy Deibert says failing to stop at a stop sign carries a fine of $203.80 and could result in a collision with another car or pedestrian that could cause injuries or death. She also says that police have encountered several vehicles without their taillights on driving at night, which can carry a fine of up to $175.30.

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Trades & Technology Olympics an introduction to trades career paths On Thursday, Nov. 3, Grade 6 students from all seven of the elementary schools in Thompson participated in the third-annual Trades & Technology Olympics. The event, which took place at the Thompson Regional Community Centre, is intended to give students a hands-on experience in the trades and technology field.

Skills Canada Manitoba, in partnership with R.D. Parker Collegiate, Vale and the Northern Manitoba Sector Council, sponsored the event.

The goal of the event was to get students to try out different trades or technology skills in an exciting, handson way and to get them thinking about some possible career choices for the future.

Michelle Pruder, the northern in-school liaison officer for Skills Canada Manitoba, says, “The demand for skilled workers across the country continues to be greater than the supply, and with many tradespeople reaching retirement age in the next few years, a large gap between supply and demand is expected. This means that there are lots of opportunities to have good-paying jobs in trades and technology. Students need to know not only what those jobs are but also how important it is to com-

plete their education and gain the skills they need to do those jobs. They need to be exposed to the wide array of types of jobs available and see that there are several paths to finding a career that is fulfilling. Career options not only include university, but also college or vocational training, and apprenticeship programs. By exposing children to the opportunities now, we can help ensure that we avoid a growing shortage of well-trained employees in Manitoba and have an adequate skilled workforce for tomorrow that provides our young people with a high standard of living.”

Groups of students went from station to station and either completed a task with direction from high school mentors or participated in an interactive display hosted

by Vale guests. The activities students participated in included food services, automotive, carpentry, cosmetology, electronics, mechanics, industrial instrumentation, rock mechanics and engineering. RDPC students acted as mentors at each of the stations, and patiently guided the younger Grade 6 students in how to do each task. Many of the RDPC student mentors are themselves working towards a career in

one of the trades by taking related classes while in high school. Some of them are also enrolled in the High School Apprenticeship Program (HSAP). This program allows students to start their apprenticeship while still in high school, and combines regular high school instruction with paid, part-time,

on-the-job apprenticeship training. Two mentors from Vale were also present at the event. Gina Tylerbest is a professional engineer who has worked at the mines for Vale for the last five years. She worked first as a production planner and then as the rock mechanics specialist. Gina is one of the few women in her

field and spends most of her time problem-solving for the mines and ensuring the safety of everyone underground.

Robert Stillie is an industrial instrument mechanic and has worked at Vale for over eight years. He was first hired into the smelter as a thirdyear industrial instrument apprentice and while at Vale

completed his Red Seal certification. Overall, the Trades & Technology Olympics was a great success with both students and teachers expressing appreciation for the opportunity to participate, and it provided a great start to the many other upcoming events that Skills Canada Manitoba has planned for this year.

Musical evening Thompson Citizen photo by Ian Graham The Grade 6, Grade 7 and Grade 8 bands as well as R.D. Parker Collegiate’s junior and senior bands were all on the Letkemann Theatre stage Dec. 14 during the band program’s back-to-back winter concerts.

Council approves second home for youth in protection on Westwood Drive

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

A second social services facility for children in protection will be operating on Westwood Drive after council unanimously approved a conditional use application at its Dec. 12 meeting.

There is already a similar facility two doors down.

The home will be operated

by Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation Child & Family Services for five children up to the age of 12 who have been removed from violent

or abusive home environments. There are two staff on duty at all time working two 12-hour shifts.

Staff will be required to park their cars in the driveway and the facility must maintain its provincial licence to operate in good standing as well as adhere to the building and fire codes and maintaining the property and grounds in accordance with the property standards bylaw.

“There’s another operation like this just right

around the corner down the street with the same conditions and everything has been operating sufficiently in accordance with our property standards bylaw and they’re adhering to the conditions,” said planning and community development director Matt Boscariol.

“It helps children to keep them safe in our community and I think that’s a most valuable thing,” said Coun. Penny Byer.

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December 24 Christmas Eve Service 7:00 pm December 25 Christmas Day Service 11:00 am

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Lutheran-United Church of Thompson 52 Caribou Road December 24 Christmas Eve Candle Light Communion Service 7:30 p.m.

Please bring a candle in a sturdy Salvation Army 305 Thompson Drive December 24 Christmas Eve candle light service - 6:30pm December 25 Christmas day service 1:00 pm.

Christian Centre Fellowship 328 Thompson Drive December 25 Christmas Day Service 11:00 am The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 83 Copper Road December 25 Christmas Day Service 10:00 am

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Boys’ hoops team in top four at both tournaments so far this season

Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of RDPC Athletics R.D. Parker Collegiate’s senior boys’ basketball team has played in two one-point games for third place so far this season, winning the first one and losing the most recent one.

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Thompson Citizen photo by Kacper Antoszewski Most Thompsonites accept the coming of cold and snow with bitter resignation. But with the timely arrival of a cold and familiar December, volunteers at Mystery Mountain Winter Park have been working straight through the last two weekends to hasten the season, pulling day, evening and night shifts to make snow for the slopes with the park’s new HKD snowmaking system. While snow guns provide a solid base for skiing in even the driest of winters, it was the unseasonable warmth of last winter that hampered efforts to bring the ski season into swing (snowmaking requires a minimum operating temperature of -10C). Now that the weather is cooperating, volunteers have noted that the new guns have considerably reduced the labour involved in the process.

R.D. Parker Collegiate’s senior boys’ basketball team has placed third and fourth in its first two tournaments of the season.

The boys won the third-place game 69-68 over Margaret Barbour Collegiate Institute at the Bill McDonald Memorial Tournament in The Pas Dec. 9-10 after falling 61-58 to eventual champions Dauphin in the semifinals. They had opened that tournament with an 84-65 win over Humboldt Collegiate in the opening round.

RDPC’s girls’ team finished second at the Bill McDonald Memorial Tournament, losing 42-36 to Hapnot Collegiate Insitute of Flin Flon in the final after opening with a 70-8 defeat of Winnipegosis and then knocking off St. Brieux 61-54 in the semifinal round.

At the 2016 Brandon Sun Spartan Invitational in Brandon Dec. 15-17, the Trojan boys finished fourth after a 58-57 loss to Vincent Massey High School of Brandon in the third-place game. RDPC had lost 71-49 to the host Neelin High School team in the first playoff round after compiling a perfect 3-0 round-robin record to finish first in their pool, beating the J.H Bruns Broncos 79-54, the Steinbach Regional Sabres 59-44 and the Crocus Plains Plainsmen 85-57.

Atom AA King Miners steamroll their way to Portage tournament victory The atom AA Thompson King Miners were in Portage La Prairie Dec. 9-11 for an early Christmas gift. Eighteen teams from across Manitoba and Northern Ontario were competing for the Lions Directors Cup. The Miners faced off against the Carman Cougars, Portage Terriers and the Lorette Comets in round-robin play. The Miners’ combination of fast skating, crisp passing alongside stellar defenc e and goaltending was too much to handle for the opposition. The three games resulted in scores of 17-0, 19-0 and 17-0. These scores would give the King Miners an automatic berth to the

finals.

The Miners were anticipating a much better game come Sunday as they would face off against the Kenora Thistles ... may as well start a rivalry early! The contest was close with the Miners playing a gritty brand of hockey with tenacious forechecking and tight defence. The Miners wore down the Thistles and it was Daylin Monias stealing the show, scoring four straight goals while his older brother Rydell shut the door, allowing a single goal on 25 shots. Call the final 4-1 for the King Miners as gloves were thrown into the rafters of the PCU Centre in Portage

La Prairie.

The Atom AA King Miners would like to thank all their sponsors and all those who have supported their fundraising efforts. The atom AAs have their sights set on the Jason Morran Tournament the first week of January in Flin Flon.

Happy holidays from the atom AA Thompson King Miners.

The atom AA Thompson King Miners gave up only one goal in four games to claim the championship at the Lions Directors Cup tournament in Portage la Prairie Dec. 9-11.

Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of Jenny Long

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Yellowhead’s offence too much for Wild

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The Norman Wild closed out the 2016 portion of the Manitoba Female Midget Hockey League with a pair of losses on home ice in Thompson Dec. 17-18, getting cumulatively outscored 15-2 by the Yellowhead Chiefs.

The weekend series started with the Chiefs outgunning the Wild 9-1 on Dec. 17, scoring five goals in the pivotal second period, which they entered with a 2-0 lead, then adding two more in the final frame. Tatum Amy led the Chiefs with two goals in that game, while Jena Barscello, Karissa Cullum, Rylee Gluska, Cassidy Lyttle, McKiya Mazur, Taeya Nicol and Sadie Wood all chipping in one apiece.

Annaliese Meier had the only goal for the Wild, who

were outshot 39-27 and got 20 saves in 35 minutes from goaltender Shayna Moore and another 10 on 13 shots from Marley Quesnel over 25 minutes in net. Miranda Cook turned aside 26 shots in the Chiefs’ net for the win.

The two teams played a tight first period on Dec. 18, holding each other scoreless until Amy got a goal for the Chiefs with 2:58 left in the period, on Yellowhead’s 14th shot of the frame. The lead doubled 2:01 into the second period when Wood scored off an odd-man rush. Barscello then beat Marley on a wraparound from behind the net and the Chiefs got a power play goal from Haylee Anderson near the midway point of the period for a 4-0 lead.

The Wild got on the board late in the middle frame when

Carrigan Umpherville carried the puck down the ice before pivoting and passing to Saige McKay, who picked up her team’s only goal of the 6-1 loss on the play. The Chiefs’ lead was restored to four goals when Cullum beat Wild goalie Quesnel with a slapshot from the slot under a minute later.

Lyttle had the only goal of the third period for Yellowhead.

Quesnel made 22 saves in net for Norman.

The Wild close 2016 in sixth place in the eight-team MFMHL, with a 5-13 record for 10 points, one ahead of the seventh-place Central Plains Capitals and 10 behind the fifth-place Eastman Selects.

The Wild will be back in action Jan. 5-7 when they take on the Selects and then the Capitals twice.

Thompson Citizen photo by Ian Graham The Norman Wild’s Blair Bodie tries to keep Cassidy Lyttle of the Yellowhead Chiefs away from a rebound in front of goaltender Marley Quesnel during the second period of a 6-1 Chiefs win at the C.A. Nesbitt Arena Dec. 18.

Wild forward named Off-key end to 2016 for Norman Northstars player of the week

Thompson Citizen photo by Kacper Antoszewski Northstars player Alex Murray was among those who put pucks in the net this weekend.

BY KACPER ANTOSZEWSKI KACPER@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Thompson Citizen photo by Ian Grahamr Norman Wild forward Carrigan Umpherville of Cross Lake was the Manitoba Female Midget Hockey League’s player of the week for the week ending Dec. 11 after strong offensive and defensive performances that helped her team earn its fourth and fifth wins of the season on home ice in Thompson. Umpherville had a goal and an assist in a 3-0 win over the Interlake Lightning Dec. 11 and had a +3 rating in the game as did her linemates.

In her second year with the Wild, Umpherville is second in scoring on the team with four goals and five assists in 18 games this season.

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The Norman Northstars had a rough weekend against the Pembina Valley Hawks Dec. 17-18, losing 6-2 on Saturday night and 4-1 on Sunday afternoon.

Saturday night’s game seemed up in the air until well into the second period. While the Hawks had established a 2-1 lead by the close of the first, neither side managed to open the scoring until more than halfway through the period,

when Albert Berard scored at 13:50 with the help of Ethan Stuckless and Dennis Scatch.

But the Hawks would own the ice for the remainder of the game, dwarfing Alex Murray’s last-minute goal in the third period at 17:58 (assisted by Henry Muchikekwanape) with four goals throughout the second and third periods, finishing the game with a 50-30 advantage in shots.

Sunday saw the Hawks establish a 3-0 lead by the end of the first period. It

would not be until the third period that the scoreboard would see any more movement, with a goal from the Northstars’ Charles Monger (assisted by Tristan Galarneau and Stuckless) being matched by a fourth from the Hawks, who finished the game ahead 4328 on the shot clock.

The Northstars break for the holidays before hitting the road south Jan. 13. They return to the C.A. Nesbitt Jan. 21 to face the Brandon Wheat Kings.

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LIGHT OF THE NORTH CHURCH 32 Nelson Road GATEWAY BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Dave Cook 159 Cree Rd 204-677-3000 Sunday School 10:00 am AM Service at 11, PM Service at 7 Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 7 pm THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS everyone welcome sundays at 10 AM 83 Copper Rd For more information, church tours or home visits call the Missionaries at 204-939-4382 or visit Mormon.org THE SALVATION ARMY Thompson Corps (Church) 305 Thompson Dr. - 204-677-3658 Worship services every Sunday at 11 am APOSTOLIC FAITH CHURCH 111 Goldeye Crescent Sunday 11:00 am Worship Service 3:00 pm Sunday School 7:00 pm Evening service Wednesday: 7:00 pm Bible study followed by prayer time.

Contact us at 204-679-2693 or 204-677-5003 BURNTWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH 39 Beaver Crescent Thompson MB R8N 1C5 204-778-4494 Pastor Lee Pickett Sunday morning service 11:15 a.m Sunday evening service 7:00 p.m Wednesday prayer meeting 7:00 p.m

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ST. JAMES ANGLICAN Rev. Jean Arthurson-Ouskan 10 Caribou 677-4652 11 am Sundays ST. JOSEPH UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC 340 Juniper Drive 778-7547 ST. LAWRENCE ROMAN CATHOLIC Fr Shantha Gandamalla and Fr Guna Sekhar 114 Cree R. 677-0160 Sat. 6:30 pm & Sun. 10 am THOMPSON PENTECOSTAL Pastor Dan Murphy Youth Pastor Colton Murphy Children’s Pastor Karen O’Gilvie 126 Goldeye 677-3435 Sunday school 9:45 am, Coffee time at 10:40 am Church Service at 11:00 am thompsonchurch.ca ST. ANDREWS PRESBYTERIAN 249 Thompson Drive 204-677-2799 Pastor Murat Kuntel Regular Hours: 11 am Church Service CHRISTIAN CENTRE FELLOWSHIP 328 Thompson Dr. N. 677-4457 New Pastor: Arnold (Arnie) Pedersen Sun. School 9:45 am • Service 11 am FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 456 Westwood Dr. S. Ph. 778-8037 Service @ 11 am LUTHERAN - UNITED CHURCH OF THOMPSON Congregations worship at 52 Caribou Rd. at 10:30 am Sundays.

Phone 204-677-4495 LIVING WATER CHURCH Pastor Archie McKay Ph: 677-2469 Sunday services @ 7:00pm.

Senior varsity volleyball players Ashley Williams and Matthew Kaspick are the latest athletes of the month, selected for their performance and leadership on the volleyball court.

It was a strong year with a disappointing finish for both players.

Kaspick recalled that while the boys’ team was expected to take home this year’s zone title, their success was cut short in finals. “We started off strong, but we didn’t really have the ending we wanted to.”

The senior girls also had a rough ride this year, but Williams noted they did well considering the circumstances. “We had a new team and we lost a lot of vets, so there was a lot of regrouping.”

Williams believes she

was selected for her performance as an individual athlete, receiving two MVP awards this season for zones and pre-zones. Nonetheless, she feels she needs to work on staying focused under pressure. “I definitely need to work on my mental game.”

Kaspick believes he received the award for his leadership and inspiration on the court, not-

ing that the team effort is one of his favourite aspects to the game. He does feel, however, that he could improve his communication skills. “I need to talk to my teammates better, figure out where they should be on the court.”

Both players plan to return to volleyball next season. “I love the feeling it gives me,” Williams said.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

This full time position will attract individuals who enjoy variety in their daily/weekly activities. The General Merchandise Department Head has the opportunity to get involved in the presentation of the products and building eye attractive displays for our customers.

POSITION: General Merchandise Department Head LOCATION: Thompson, MB ACCOUNTABILITIES: • Ensure a high level of customer service.

• Completing ordering and replenishment of assigned area.

• Communicating hot selling items to the Store Manager.

• Maintaining planograms, labels, tickets and signing standards.

• Participating in inventory management activities.

REQUIREMENTS: • Ability to work independently and as part of a team; • Ability to handle a variety of tasks in a fast paced environment; • Proven motivator / team leader; • Attention to detail.

This position requires that you be available to work days, evenings and weekends.

Giant Tiger offers excellent opportunities for growth and advancement.

Our associates enjoy a variety of benefits, including: • Health and Dental benefits • Associate discount program • Comprehensive training • Opportunities to give back to the community through community involvement Submit your resume via email to mgrstore401@gianttiger.com or apply in person at 436 Drive Thompson, Thompson, MB We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Senior Youth Care Practitioner (3 month term) Kisewatisiwin Services-Thompson COMPETITION NUMBER: 2625.12.16 Macdonald Youth Services requires an experienced Senior Youth Care Practitioner (SYCP) for a term position within the Kisewatisiwn (KISE) service area in Thompson, MB. The SYCP assists the Program Manager with daily operations; development and leadership of the program, including sharing on call responsibilities and providing coverage. The SYCP works with the youth care team in providing care and specialized treatment for the youth in KISE programs in accordance with agency policies and the treatment philosophy of MYS and KISE. 40 hours per week/8 hours a day. Shifts will include a variety of days, evenings, and weekends.

QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY TO DO THE JOB: Child and Youth Care Worker diploma/certificate or equivalent, and a minimum of 4 years’ experience in the youth care field (a combination of education/experience may be considered), valid driver’s license, emergency First Aid and CPR Level C, or willingness to obtain, current (within 3 months) Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search, and Child Abuse Registry Check and Prior Contact Check, or willingness to obtain SALARY RANGE: $33,707.76 - $45,585.21 d.o.q. per annum (prorated to the length of the term).This position is also entitled to a Northern allowance equal to an additional five percent (5%) of the salary Resumes maybe faxed, 778-7778, emailed, northern.careers@mys.mb.ca, or delivered to 102-83 Churchill Drive Thompson, MB quoting competition number before 12:00 noon Dec 23, 2016.

MYS is committed to developing and retaining a diverse workforce. All successful applicants may also be required to apply for a Prior Contact Check. We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For further information about our other employment and volunteer opportunities please visit our website www. mys.ca.

Full Time Term Mentor – MYTEAM (ending March 31, 2017) Kisewatisiwin Services-Thompson COMPETITION NUMBER: 2624.12.16 Macdonald Youth Services requires an experienced full time Mentor for a term position within the MYTEAM program of Kisewatisiwin (KISE) services in Thompson, MB. The MYTEAM (Manitoba Youth Transitional Employment Assistance & Mentorship) Program provides a range of services intended to identify and address participants’ (aged 16-21) strengths and needs.

QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY TO DO THE JOB: Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle, emergency First Aid and CPR Level C, current (within 3 months) Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search Child abuse registry Check , or willingness to obtain.

SALARY RANGE: $27,727.49 - $43,622.31 d.o.q. per annum (prorated to the length of the term). This position is also entitled to a Northern allowance equal to an additional five percent (5%) of the salary.

Interested candidates are requested to submit a resume quoting competition number by 12:00 noon December 27/16 by fax 204-778-7778, emailed, northern.careers@mys.mb.ca, or delivered to 102-83 Churchill Drive Thompson, MB MYS is committed to developing and retaining a diverse workforce. All successful applicants may also be required to apply for a Prior Contact Check. We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For further information about this and other employment and volunteer opportunities please visit our website www.mys.ca.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA LOCATION: SPLIT LAKE SUB-OFFICE SPLIT LAKE, MB

Position: Child & Family Services Worker One (1) Full Time Permanent Position

If you have a passion for retail and want to be directly involved in creating A UNIQUE AND FRIENDLY PLACE TO SHOP AND DISCOVER Then this opportunity is for you!

POSITION: Grocery Supervisor LOCATION: Thompson, MB OVERVIEW: This is an ideal career opportunity for someone who enjoys variety in their daily/weekly activities and who is motivated to reach great results. Grocery Supervisors make buying decisions that tailor the product assortment to the store’s customer base.

ACCOUNTABILITIES: • Buying, merchandising and replenishment of products in the Grocery Department • Supervising, training and motivating associates • Participate in inventory management activities QUALIFICATIONS: • 1 to 2 years supervisory experience, preferably within a grocery retail environment • Great organizational and analytical skills • Effective communication and interpersonal skills • Strong merchandising abilities • A proven motivator This position requires that you are available to work day, evenings and weekends.

Submit your resume via email to mgrstore401@gianttiger.com or apply in person at 436 Drive Thompson, Thompson, MB We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Thompson RCMP

Lead Hand Maintenance 1 year Term with the Possibility of Permanency Kisewatisiwin (Thompson, Manitoba) COMPETITION NUMBER: 2622.12.16 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: of the Lead Hand include, but are not limited to: Responsible to provide and/or oversee preventative and regular maintenance/renovations to MYS owned and rented buildings. Perform work or hire qualified trades people to repair, maintain or renovate facilities in Thompson to ensure they are in compliance with all relevant codes, by-laws, licensing requirements and Agency standards, plan, budget and schedule facilities modifications including cost estimates, layouts, and contracts for construction and acquisitions in consultation with the Facilities Manager, Coordinate annual service inspections as needed (e.g. AC units, fire extinguishers, emergency lighting , furnaces, etc), ensure alarm and security systems are operational in all agency owned and rented facilities, participate in the development of the annual capital budget for the Maintenance Department ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: Minimum grade 12 education, or equivalent, minimum 5 years’ experience in building, renovations and/or facilities maintenance, trades certificate in carpentry would be an asset, valid driver’s license, emergency First Aid and CPR Level C Certification, experience working with a database.

SALARY RANGE: $33,707.76 - $50,060.03 d.o.q. per annum: salary will be pro-rated to the length of the term position. This position is also entitled to a Northern allowance equal to an additional five percent (5%) of the salary. 40 hours a week Monday-Friday.

Resumes maybe faxed, 778-7778, emailed, northern.careers@ mys.mb.ca, or delivered to 102-83 Churchill Drive Thompson, MB quoting competition number before 12:00 noon January 3, 2017.

MYS is committed to developing and retaining a diverse workforce. All successful applicants may also be required to apply for a Prior Contact Check. We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For further information about our other employment and volunteer opportunities please visit our website www. mys.ca.

Reporting to a Unit Supervisor the Child & Family Services Worker is responsible to implement the policies, procedures and specific directions/directives of Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba when working with families and children in the field of child protection.

The duties would include managing a case load, conducting interviews and assessments, compiling case particulars for Court, investigating/follow up on allegations of child protection issues, maintaining regular visits, ensuring accurate and timely documentation, developing long/short term case plans, and networking with collateral resources/services.

Qualifications: • Knowledge of CFS legislation, issues and standards • Excellent assessment, interviewing, and counselling skills • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills • Demonstrated ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook • Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as a team setting • BSW Degree preferred with experience in child welfare or combination of education and experience in a related field • Enrolled or interest in the BSW program is ideal • Sensitivity to and an understanding of First Nations culture and values • Ability to speak the Cree language would be considered an asset Working Conditions: • Must be able to work in a fast paced environment • Must demonstrate a strong work ethic and be reliable • Must be willing to travel • Must have satisfactory Prior Contact, Child Abuse Registry Check, Criminal Record Check and Driver’s Abstract • Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle Salary: Salary will commensurate with education and experience Closing date: Open Until Filled A cover letter indicating the position applying for and updated resume can be sent to: Human Resources Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba 100-701 Thompson Drive Thompson, MB R8N 2A2 Fax: (204) 778-8428 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca

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We thank all applicants who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Dear Santa; My Christmas wish is to have joy in the world, On Christmas Eve, people are ready for, Christmas; the homeless shelter has, Christmas too.

I hope, you have a great, Christmas too, and my friends too.

Also have Family, shelter, and food.

Love Amara Dear Santa, My name is Morgan Thorbourne. I am 7 years old.

My teacher thinks I am very respectful. I am really nice to little kids. Sometimes I protect them from bullies. I have a lot of fun with my friend Xavier.

I think I’m a pretty nice kid.

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Have safe travels soon.

Your friend, Morgan.

Dear Santa, I wish we code have a good Christmas with a lot of food for me and my family.

And just have a good night together. And hope we play game’s together in the dark and it is fun then when the food is done we eat turkey com, potato’s and pizza then we go to bed.

Your friend, Harlem Nabess Dear Santa; My Christmas wish is that I want shopkins and shopies because I help my mom .I help my sister, I help my whole family and that’s Why I deserve the toys that I want. I hope that my family has a great Year. I love all my family, friends and you too Santa. I hope that the children In the world have very good nice presents.

Your friend Ryleigh - wapanohk school Dear Santa; I wish for my family to have a safe Christmas and I wish for a happy holiday.

I also wish that the school fund raising goes up a lot.

And my last wish is that my family have a happy new year.

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Dear Santa, I wish for my family to spend with me.

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I wish I can be healthy.

I wish for my mom and dad be healthy.

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I wish kids can have a good Christmas.

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I wish all kids and familys can have good Christmas.

I want a dog and ipod nerf guns .

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Dear Santa; I want my friends and family to all have a very happy Christmas I hope that everyone Stays Heathy and well And I want three shoppies and twenty num noms please Santa please.

From your Friend Egypt Cook Dear Santa; My Christmas wish is to be Staying for the holidays and wish my mom gets A really long break of school.

Love your friend -Anthony Dear Santa; My Christmas wish is that my friends, family and students all have a very happy Christmas. I hope that everyone stays healthy and well. My over-all wish is for the world to peaceful sorrow .I pray for all the children all over the world.

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Dear Santa, My wish is for my family to have a very nice Christmas And for everyone to have fun and healthy Christmas And have great! Presents And work hard and a peaceful Christmas And friends to have a super Christmas presents From Heavenly, Thank you Dear Santa My Christmas wish is that all my friends, family have a good Christmas. And I wish Our class can be good and have A good year and stay healthy I hope the world is full of Joy. I wan’t a furbby connect cause I’m kind to all my friends and family :) Your friend Kristy DEAR SANTA; MY CHRISTMAS WISH IS THAT MY FAMILY COULD HAVE THE BEST CHRISTMAS IN THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD. AND I WISH THAT MY FAMILY WOULD HAVE A BIG FAMILY FEAST FOR CHRISTMAS AND WE WILL BE NICE KIDS FOR MY MOM. I COULD CLEAN UP AND BAKE COOKIES FOR SANTA AND IF HE DOESN’T EAT ALL OF THE COOKIES. MY FAMILY WOULD EAT THEM ALL BUT IF THEY DON’T EAT ALL OF THE COOKIES THEY WILL THROW THEM OUT. MERRY CRISTMAS TO EVERYBODY. LOVE TREYTIN MERCER

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Love Rylen

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