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Grand Forks resident Bev has been collecting small ornaments and structures for the past 20 years to create a Christmas village over ﬁve metres long. Each piece has its own story and has been purchased from various locations. It takes her around four days to strategically connect all the lights and piece her vilage together. Pictured here, the villages at her house. CASSANDRA CHIN PHOTO

Two men were arrested and have been formally charged following a robbery at a Greenwood motel early Monday morning, where a female employee was tied up. Charanjeet Singh Khosa, 26, and Ravinder Singh Mettla, 28, from Calgary, Alta. have been charged with forcible conﬁnement, uttering threats, assault, break-and-enter, robbery and extortion relating to the incident. According to RCMP, the Midway detachment received a call of a robbery and forcible conﬁnement at 1:37 a.m. After arriving at the scene, investigators spoke to a female employee of the Greenwood motel. The suspects had tied her up during a robbery but otherwise, she was not physically harmed. Other Boundary area detachments were noti-

ﬁed and at 2 a.m., Grand Forks RCMP stopped a grey Nissan Pathﬁnder on Highway 3 – the two males were arrested. The investigation is continuing according to police. “There was a lot of work done to get to the point where we had charge approval from Crown counsel,” Grand Forks RCMP’s Staff Sgt. Jim Harrison explained to the Grand Forks Gazette yesterday. “The charges now have been laid, the investigation is continuing, however, we do have enough evidence to proceed at this time but with a case like this, there’s an awful lot more yet to be done.” Both have been remanded into custody until tomorrow when they will once again be heard by the Judicial Justice of the Peace to determine their further detention or release, pending an appearance in court to answer to the charges, Grand Forks RCMP said. – Originally appeared on grandforksgazette.ca

A collapsed culvert under Boundary Drive has caused rising water levels in neighbouring homes and concern from city staff. The city became aware of the problem when affected residents expressed concerns about high water tables north of Central Avenue and along 17th Street in an environmentally sensitive wetland area. Hal Wright, manager of operations for the city’s public works and operations, pointed out they originally thought it was due to the record high levels of precipitation this year. “Especially in June when we had almost three times greater than the recorded record, as well as in November there was quite a bit of moisture,” he said. “Just to be sure I had the crews go out and check the ﬂows under the roadways and blockages so we’re sure there was free ﬂow.”

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z THE WAY IT WAS

Power outage in city caused by hunters in ‘67 1907 The new district Farmers’ Institute organization was officially launched at a well-attended meeting in city hall, with James Rooke elected president; J.D. Honsberger, vice-president; and Fred Clark, secretary-treasurer. 1912 W.B. Wilcox, for a number of years editor of the Phoenix Pioneer, accepted a position as a publicity agent at Medicine Hat, Alta. 1917 Employees of the Granby Company at Phoenix donated more than $650 to help those who suffered in the Halifax munitions explosion. 1922 The former manager of P. Burns and Co., George Gowland, died in Bremerton, Wash. 1927 Wilfred Brown, son of Judge and Mrs. J.R. Brown, sailed from London, England, where he was to be associated with a Canadian law firm for a year. 1932 Some particularly fine beef from the George Carville ranch on the North Fork was on display at the P. Burns market. The 18-month-old animal, dressed weight 616 pounds, was considered the finest specimen to come from a local ranch in many years. 1937 Honours for having the best section of Canadian Pacific track in the Kootenay division were conferred on Carl Holm of Grand Forks, who was in charged of track west of Eholt. 1942 Five sons of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Pavlis of Columbia - Dominic, Andy, Nick, Pat

and Joe, all with the Canadian active forces - spent Christmas with their parents. 1947 Jas. A Little, CPR night operator, was promoted to the position of agent at Princeton and was to assume his new duties immediately after Jan. 1 1952 Sons of Freedom from Gilpin staged a quiet parade here in a campaign to recruit followers for Steven R. Sorokin, the reformed Sons’ group spiritual leader. 1957 The rinks of George Grey, Nick Dergousoff and Robert Macgregor were the three winners in the round-robin competitions completed recently by the Grand Forks Curling Club. 1962 Buttercups were in bloom this Christmas season on Cascade Flats. Jeannie Carmichael and Kathy Acres received first prize from the paper for their discovery, while Richard Henniger, son of Dr. and Mrs. J.R. Henniger, was awarded second. 1967 During the past week hunters were responsible for two power outages on the West Kootenay Power and Light Company’s transmission lines near Grand Forks. 1972 Inland Natural Gas Company has announced a rate reduction for their 43,000 residential customers. 1977 With the holidays approaching, Sgt. Bob Holland has given assurances that Grand Forks RCMP will be concentrating on keeping impaired drivers off the road.

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1982 The Kinettes want the fall fair society to take over the Grand Forks Queen Pageant held each May, warning that there might not be one otherwise. 1987 Boundary-Similkameen MLA Jim Hewitt resigned his seat Wednesday, 12 years to the day he was elected. 1992 Theresa Vickers’ birthday marked a special occasion. Born Dec. 10, 1892, she marked her 100th year. 1997 Mayor Brian Taylor asks for a motion to publicly disclose the amount the city has spent so far to declare the council seat of Jim Holmes vacant because of perceived conflict of interest. 2002 The last year has been a hard one for the Christina Lake Stewardship Centre, having lost their funding from Fisheries Renewal BC and suffering a break-in and theft. But things might just be taking a turn for the better; the centre has lined up funding to the tune of about $15,000 from the BC Gaming Commission and the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary. 2007 Grand Forks City Council’s commitment to fund $850,000 to renovate the former courthouse. The money will include funding from capital reserves and approved grants. Museum Society may have moved one step closer to being resolved with a decision by council to ask the society to inform council of its desire to have a seat on the new arts and culture society. Coun. Gene Robert introduced the idea that the museum society hold a position on the board of directors.

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NEWS 102 years and many more Long-time Grand Forks resident Miriam Knee celebrated her 102nd birthday at Silver Kettle Village on Dec. 12.

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GFSS reveals Culvert needs repairs clay art on Dec. 17 Continued from page 1

Top: Art students in Grand Forks Secondary School worked with clay to make an Aboriginal art piece at school. The mural, which depicts an eagle, salmon and human hand, was revealed on Dec. 17. Bottom: The art work up close.

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z POLICE REPORT

‘Doughnut’ damage done at lot at USCC hall in Grand Forks KARL YU

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On Dec. 16 at 9:14 a.m., there was a report of damage at the Union of Spiritual Communities of Christ (USCC) hall in Grand Forks. “The damage had been done to the parking lot and grass areas. There was up to 10 vehicles in the parking lot doing ‘doughnuts’ and they did a fair bit of damage to the gravel parking lot and the grass and everything else,” said Grand Forks RCMP’s Staff Sgt. Jim Harrison. He said there was a witness but no licence plate numbers were taken but if people are caught taking part in this type of activity, there will be stiff fines and penalties. “If we catch anyone in there doing that type of damage there likely to find themselves charged with stunting under the Motor Vehicle Act,” Harrison said, adding that it could involve a vehicle seizure. Roll-over accident There was an accident involving a 2000 GMC Jimmy on Dec. 12 at 6:40 p.m. at Gilpin and Kenmore Road.

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“It was a single vehicle roll-over with over $5,000 damage done to the vehicle and the 44-year-old female driver from Grand Forks, hit ice and lost control,” said Harrison. “Subsequent investigation indicated she was driving without a driver’s licence and in addition to that, she was driving too fast for road conditions, so a traffic ticket was issued for both those offences.” Pontiac on Pontiac crime There was a hit-and-run accident at the intersection of 68th Avenue and 18th Street involving a grey 2002 Pontiac Montana and a 2001 Pontiac Grand Am on Dec. 13 at 1:42 p.m. “It appears that a grey (vehicle) struck another vehicle at the intersection, didn’t stop and took off,” Harrison explained. “A little later in the day, about five hours later, the person who did the actually hitting, called in and turned themselves in and basically said, ‘I was scared and didn’t know what to do and I just took off.’” The 24-year-old female from Grand Forks was charged with leaving the scene of an accident, which Harrison says is a ticketed offence under the Motor Vehicle Act.

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During the inspection, city workers found the pipe blocked under Boundary Road, just south of the Triangle Gardens subdivision. “We were unable to get through with our equipment, and we used a camera on both ends of the pipe and found that it had collapsed,” Wright explained. “The actual pipe had collapsed with earth on top of it. We’re unaware of when this happened, whether it was the high rains in June, but the fact remains that we have a block in there and we have to clear that.” Wright pointed out this particular culvert is a corrugated metal round pipe that goes from one side of the road to the other and actually connects to two manholes. Pipes from the upstream side and also pipes on the downstream side connect to the culvert so that it completes the passageway beneath the road. This allows water to flow from one side to the other without damaging the road. The water comes from Ward’s Lake, through the city and eventually ends up in the Kettle River. City staff are currently working to replace the culvert immediately to avoid potential flooding and/or damage to and upstream of Boundary Drive. Though the culvert has collapsed, Wright added there is no concern for a sinkhole or collapsing of the road. “The pipe is two feet in diameter, and six to nine feet (two to three metres) below grade,” he said. “From the camera, it looks like it has been there for a while (and) it shouldn’t affect the road surface.” Additionally, the existing culvert system is old and does not incorporate recommended best practices, including a proper inlet/outlet structure. The replacement of the pipe would also include entrance barriers to prevent animals and small children who may be attracted to exploring the culvert. According to a staff report pre-

sented at Monday’s city council meeting, estimated costs of the remedial work, including survey, engineering, procurement and construction is $55,000; however, prices are subject to change. “We’re in the planning stages and we’re out for tender,” said Wright. “This is also an important time to make sure we don’t add to the problem.” Two options to replace the pipe include tearing up the road and replacing the entire pipe before burying it again, or tunneling a new pipe to replace the existing one. They are still discussing costs of the repair, as this amount has not been budgeted for 2012, Wright added. Coun. Gary Smith noted city staff is working very hard and diligently to make sure the city’s infrastructure levels are maintained. “We’re doing the proper things and the proper time,” said Smith. “These things happen, and it’s almost impossible to predict. It’s like doing renovations on a house: sometimes when you open things up you think, ‘Oh my God, what did I get myself into?’ Sometimes you have to deal with things as they come up and this is one of those cases.” The site of the damaged culvert is also located within an environmental sensitive area (ESA). The staff report noted, “given the proximity of the culvert to sensitive terrestrial and aquatic habitat within the ESA, best management practices and site specific environmental mitigation measures will be implemented during construction to help minimize the overall environmental impacts of the culvert replacement on adjoining sensitive environmental habitat.” As such, a qualified environmental professional will be on-site during construction. Wright noted the Ministry of Environment would dictate the timeline for replacement of this culvert, but the estimated timeline for commencing this project is in February 2013.

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❚ Our View

Good to consider sexual orientation While bullying hasn’t been as prevalent in news headlines as it was about a month ago, that doesn’t mean the issue has disappeared. The fire storm of emotion caused when B.C. teen Amanda Todd committed suicide has cooled but it is a certainty that people, young and old, are still victims of bullying, in all parts of the world, including Grand Forks and area. To that end, School District 51 (SD51) is working on creating a sexual identity policy and is currently amongst 54 school districts across the province that don’t have a sexual orientation policy in place – 14 districts do and SD51 is to be commended for that. The policy is being discussed in light of the province’s Erase Bullying program, which educates parents and children on bullying and gives an outlet to report incidents. While the district mentions bullying and racism in its current policy, they are mentioned amongst other topics and the biases in the treatment of people of differing sexual orientation are not addressed. Nothing is set in stone yet, as SD51 is working on a draft. Some SD51 trustees wondered whether to have a specific policy on sexual orientation, as it was thought that such a policy might single out specific students, but the district is right to be considering sexual orientation. While it is still a work in progress, taking into consideration lesbians, gays, bisexual and transgendered is good as they have been the targets of bullying as well. And though the Amanda Todd tragedy was not thought to be related to her sexual orientation, there have been other instances of people committing suicide for that very reason. There was an incident in Rochester, Minn. last May where Jay’Corey Jones committed suicide due because he was bullied for being gay. Allan Hubley, an Ottawa city councillor, saw his son Jamie take his life in 2011 because he was bullied. Bullies reportedly attempted to stuff batteries down his throat when he was in Grade 7. Sexual orientation is a reason why people are being bullied and it should be addressed in some way as part of the anti-bullying campaign.

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from www.grandforksgazette.ca Do you think Grand Forks is a place where you can leave your car doors unlocked?

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It has been a wonderful year for me here in Grand Forks and I am both saddened to leave, yet excited to be heading home. This is my last column for The Gazette as I move back to Ontario for another job and be closer to family. Since I arrived in September 2011, I have learned a great many things and will forever be grateful to everyone for welcoming me into this beautiful community. From the deliciousness of borscht to the lovely trails, to the clean air and tubing down the river, the various activities this little valley offers is astounding. I’ve discovered a rich history of Russian and Japanese ancestry, the hard labour of miners, the importance of foresters, and the history of this valley, which is rich and fruitful. Thank you to the ladies at the Kettle River Runners for push-

❚ A Chin Up

CASSANDRA CHIN

ing me to keep running through pouring rain, fresh snowfall or bright sunshine – and all the laughs. To Grand Forks’ International Shotokan Karate Federation for keeping the rust off and my basics sharp, despite our stylistic differences. To the Boundary Woodworker’s Guild for teaching me the ﬁner points of carving, using a chisel, and a bit of history as well. There are many, many more people: the creative folk at gallery 2, the always informative city staff, council and school district, the ladies (and gentle-

men) with the USCC, Grand Forks Recreation, Community Futures, the Boundary Country Regional Chamber of Commerce, the artisans and musicians within the community – the list goes on. And, of course, a thousand well wishes to the staff at The Gazette for welcoming me to the office and sharing their wealth of knowledge about the business with me. My last day in the office is Friday, with plans to drive back across Canada the next morning. My hope is to get home to celebrate New Year’s with my family, as it would be highly unrealistic of me to expect to be home (safely) for Christmas. If you ever find your way out east, look me up! Wishing everyone the merriest of wishes for the holiday season, big hugs and lots of love.

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LETTERS z HOLIDAYS

I’ll say Merry Christmas thank you Editor: Re: Happy holidays to you and yours (column, Dec. 12 issue of the Grand Forks Gazette) I try not to respond to articles or letters to the editor as I feel it just starts a hailstorm of comments both pro and con. So, I would ask that whether you agree or disagree with any of my statements, please, just have yourselves a Merry Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or holiday and don’t reply. The column by Karl Yu on Dec. 12 does cause me to break my silence. I am a Christian and enjoy saying Merry Christmas. I do not say this because I believe that everyone is a follower of Jesus. If someone wants to say Happy Holidays, Happy Hanukkah, or Happy Kwanzaa in return I have no problem. Where I do have a problem is with people who try to change the celebration of Christmas to something else. Dictionary.com states “Christmas comes from the Old English words Cristes moesse, the mass or festival of Christ. The first celebration took place in Rome about the middle of the fourth century. In pre-Christian times, the period between Dec. 25 and Jan. 6 was considered a special time of year, now known as the 12 Days of Christmas.” Infoplease.com states, “Kwanzaa is not a religious holiday, nor is it meant to replace Christmas. 2012 will see the 46th annual Kwanzaa, first fruits of the harvest celebra-

tion.” Dictionary.com states, “Hanukkah is a Jewish festival to commemorate the re-dedication of the Temple by the Maccabees following their victory over the Syrians under Antiochus IV.” I don’t consider ‘Happy Holidays” an all-inclusive, non-exclusionist phrase – it has no meaning other than convenience. Christmas fourth century, Hanukkah 1890, Kwanzaa 1966 – you pick what is meaningful to you and I’ll say Merry Christmas! Sharon Brown, Grand Forks

z EVENTS

Kudos to all involved in parade Editor: Wow! What a great Santa’s Parade on Dec. 7. I’ve been attending this event for many years and it sure has grown over the years. Hats off to all the “Elfie” work that was done to make it such a success. Kudos to all participants who added to the festive air found in our great Grand Forks city the night Santa came to town. Lots of treats were available for Santa and parade watchers: candies of all shapes and sizes, hot chocolate with marshmallows, great variety of baked goods, lots of sales and a movie at the Gem. Wow! It was very enjoyable being part of the hustle and bustle and excitement found downtown on Santa’s Parade night. It looked beautiful with all the city decorations, twinkling lights, and there was even some white stuff. This event is a must see for everyone, young and old. Trish Horz, Grand Forks

z OPINION z FEDERAL LAW

Generic drug talk Editor: Bill C-398 was proposed to allow generic drug manufacturers to legally sell much-needed drugs to developing countries that can’t afford brand-name equivalents. This bill would have alleviated enormous suffering and saved the lives of potentially millions of people fighting HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis (TB), and malaria. But quoting vague trade concerns, the Stephen Harper government used its majority to defeat this bill. Experts say the trade argument is specious, and the result is that countless people will suffer and die. The people effected might be far away, they might look different from many of us, but their suffering and deaths are real, are human, and will be directly attributable to the actions of these elected MPs. In 2008, there were 1.8 million deaths by HIV, 1.7 million by TB, and malaria kills one million children a year. Generic drugs can cost one-fifth that of brand-name equivalents, which means that five times the people can be treated for the same cost. And Canada was not risking an untested program; Unitaid works with Big Pharma to distribute generics to 70 countries around the world. There is something about shared humanity that seems missing here, something called conscience. This bill would not cost Canada anything and even the drug companies that hold these patents had agreed to this bill. With no justifiable reason to withhold support for Bill C-398, these Conservative MPs have brought great shame to Canada. Nathaniel Poole, Victoria, B.C.

Thumbs up to Mounties for the memories Thumbs Up: To the person, who found my keys and left them at the Overwaitea so they could check, tag and call me. Thank you so much. Thumbs Down: Boxes left in the middle of the road, especially when it’s snowing. That’s how accidents happen. Thumbs Up: The City of Grand Forks worker that I told about a light pole problem on Riverside Drive and 74th. The problem was fixed that same day. Thumbs Down: Older people that have their pictures taken with Santa Claus. Thumbs Up: Dairy Queen for giving a fun and yummy tour of their restaurant. Their warm and giving hearts have left a great memory for our children and us! Thumbs Down: Downed computer servers and when technology goes awry. Thumbs Up: To the RCMP. The tour you gave our children was full of great information and

lasting impressions. A memory that will last our family forever. Thumbs Down: Treacherous driving conditions. Thumbs Up: Buy-Low Foods for supporting local farmers and supplying its customers with locallygrown produce. Thumbs Down: People who shoot and murder innocent children. Thumbs Up: The fact that Christmas is coming. Thumbs Down: The NHL and NHLPA, grow up and get a deal done. Thumbs Up: Time off from work. – Would you like to give a thumb up or a thumb down? Email editor@grandforksgazette.ca. We could publish your anonymous submission. Attacks on specific businesses and people will not be published. Editor’s discretion will always be exercised. Please keep it tasteful.

School District 51 year in review 2012

I am going to go about this year in review a little differently this year, usually when I report on this each December, there are a myriad of things we have done during the year, TERESA REZANSOFF from small to big. When I looked back to last December, I saw four major items that took up the majority of our time. New faces To begin, we started out this time last year with a new board, with three new members. We met frequently to help our new trustees orient themselves to the work of trusteeship and to develop our team. Our new trustees have navigated a very steep learning curve at a record pace and are doing a great job in their new roles. We have developed a strong team that works to consensus. We strive to look at the big picture with a broad view that encompasses all students and our student achievement results continue to improve. Job action Teacher job action was another big item that demanded much attention. Supervision of students, report cards, staff meetings, athletics, extracurricular events and the regular rhythm of daily school life were affected. Our administrators and senior staff took the brunt of the extra work, and this board is so appreciative of those efforts. Relationships remained intact and respect for each other was maintained in a very difficult time. School opening this September was smooth and that daily rhythm was easily reestablished. Middle school and district re-design discussion Next were the middle school and district re-design discussions. The time spent with our senior and school based administrators – looking at research, debating what we wanted to take out to the public – and the time spent in public consultation was incredibly valuable. It was gratifying to see up close the different strengths of our administrators and to work together with them much closer than usual. The process helped the board to develop more as a team and definitely introduced the newest members very quickly to a public consultation process and the importance of public feedback in decision making. Superintendent selection The last big item that the board dealt with was one of the most important activities for any board of education, the selection of a new Superintendent of Schools. The board engaged Make a Future (recruiter) to help us with the selection process and were very pleased with both the process and our ultimate selection. Included were all of our stakeholders, in a rich and engaged progression to the final decision. The board was able to take into account during its decision-making, the feedback from all stakeholders. It is a testament to the capacity and talents of our administrative team that it was able, after canvassing and interviewing candidates from all over Canada, to select this critical team member, Kevin Argue, from its own ranks. So, those are the big items, but there are numerous other decisions and actions that took place this last year, as in every year, from budget allocations to policy and operational decisions. The governing acts of this board, and the supporting work of all of our staff, support staff, teachers and administrators, plus our partners in education, have helped this district to continue to see improvements in the achievements of all our students. I know I have said this time and time again, but it continues to be true, no one person can make things happen, it takes all of us, working together to see the positive results we have. – Teresa Rezansoff is chair for the SD51’s board of education

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A Child is Born You are welcome to join us for our Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. Dec. 24 at 8 p.m. Christ Lutheran Church, 7328 19th St. & Highway 3, Grand Forks, BC.

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Spirit of the Season If you need a ride or your meal delivered (for shut-ins only), to volunteer, or to make donations of food, money or gifts in kind, please call Bev at 250-442-5753 or Paula at 250-442-2689

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GF Choral Society Spring Session Starts Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013 in the GFSS band room from 7- 9 p.m. (come 6:45 p.m. the first night). New members welcome to join in our Springtime repertoire. Non-audtion choir. Concert dates are April 17 & 28, 2013. For more information phone Nanci Gillmor at 250-442-3935.

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BULLETIN BOARD Boundary Breastfeeding Centre Drop in to the Boundary Breastfeeding Centre from Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the Glanville Centre (Perley Annex), 1200 Central Ave. Gain confidence in position, latch-on and feeding your baby. Access to a hospital-grade electric breast pump, or borrow a hand pump, video, book or specialty breast feeding equipment. Phone 250-443-3150 for more info. Royal Canadian Legion Branch 59 Ladies Auxiliary The Ladies Auxiliary to the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 59 would like to invite any ladies who are interested, to join the Auxiliary. Our main objective is to help the Veteran, young and old and their dependants. We also help other charities. For more information please call 250-442-8446 or any L.A. member. Are You Interested in Your Community Library? The Friends of the Library are looking for new members with new ideas. The purpose of our organization is to raise funds for the library’s “wish list.” This enables the library to purchase equipment, materials and services. If you’re interested to find out more, you are cordially invited to attend our next meeting. For information call Lee Derhousoff at 250-442-2054 or Ev Deverson at 250-443-3225. Every Monday • Senior Centre Branch 68 is holding Crib at 1:30 p.m. • “Are you troubled by someone’s drinking?” Al Anon meets at 8 p.m. at the Catholic Church Rectory 7269 - 9th St., Grand Forks. For information call Liz at 250-4425654 or Lewis G. at 250-447-2668. • Lawn Bowling - A Sport for Life, played

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at a casual level 6:30 p.m. (assembly 6:15 p.m.) Christina Lake. Bowls available, everyone welcome. • Grand Forks Border Bruins Bingo held at the Curling Rink. Early birds starts at 6:45 p.m. All proceeds to the Border Bruin Junior B Hockey. • Drop-in carpet bowling is held at the Seniors’ Hall in Grand Forks City Park at 9:30 a.m. • The CanCan Troupe practices from 5:30 7:30 p.m. at the Anglican Church on 7th St. Contact Mona at 250-442-2237 or Mel at 250-447-2614. • Boundary Stroke Recovery Club meets at 341 - 75th Avenue, 10:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. For information call Ian Taylor at 250-4423545. • Figure Drawing/Painting Group meets 5:30-7:30 at Gallery 2 (formerly Grand Forks Art Gallery). Artists bring their own materials. Easels available. Small donations collected to pay models. For information call Gallery 2 at 250-442-2211 or Nora at 250-442-3668. • Pickle Ball is held at Barbara Ann Park from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. $1 drop-in fee. (Also held Wednesays.) Contact 250-442-2604 for information. Everyone welcome. Last Monday Every Month • Kettle River Recreation Commission meets at the Rock Creek Trading Post at 7 p.m. Come out and support activities for families! Every Tuesday • The Sunshine Quilters of Grand Forks meet at 9:30 a.m. at the Focus on Fibre building on Donaldson Drive. For more info call Kim at 250-442-8802. • Scrabble at the Grand Forks Public Library from 1-3 p.m. • CAN/AM Women’s closed AA meetings, 11 a.m. to noon at the Anglican Church Basement. • Crib at the Legion Hall starts 6:30 p.m. sharp. • Grand Forks Air Cadets meet at the Legion

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from 6:30 to 9 p.m. This organization promotes leadership skills, camaraderie and working together as a team. New members always welcome. Join the fun. Contact Jim: 1-866-447-9304 or Janice 250-442-5732. • Boundary Women’s Resource Centre Drop-in 11:30 to 5:00. We provide referrals, library, information, social time for women and much more. For more info call 250442-5212. • St. John’s Ambulance Brigade, Boundary Branch meeting 7 p.m. at 8008 Donaldson Drive. • Grand Forks Bridge Club meets at Anglican Church at 7 p.m. for contract bridge. For info or reservations call Peter at 250-442-0681. • Grand Forks Pipes & Drums practices 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. in Room 101 at GFSS. Beginning and experienced pipers and drummers invited to join. Lessons by arrangement. Inquiries, please call 250-4421249. • AA (open) meeting in Greenwood at the McArthur Centre, at 8 p.m. Contact 250446-2249 or 442-0072. • Pioneer Girls/Girls in Action - Gospel Chapel 3:30-5 p.m. Contact Eileen Gobbett at 250-442-2417. • TOPS is the weight loss support group of choice for thousands. Join us and you will see why. Weigh-in is at 8:30 a.m.; meeting to follow, at the Gospel Chapel (7048 Donaldson Drive, Room 302). Questions? Call Frances at 250-442-0638. • Community Learning Place – drop-in – from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Grand Forks Library. Come for help with reading, writing, basic computer, test preparation, citizenship study. Sponsored by the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy and the Grand Forks Library. • Kettle River Runners: your friendly Grand Forks running club meets for a group run every Tuesday throughout the fall and winter at 5 p.m. at the aquatic centre. Runs are g enerally 5 to 8 km in length, and the group splits into runners of similar ability. Further information about club events are posted on our website: www.kettleriverrunners.shawwebspace.ca.

4th Tuesday Every Month • You are invited to enjoy a vegan vegetarian lunch sponsored by Boundary Sabbath Fellowship. Potluck; bring your hot or cold dish, and copies of your recipe to share. Held at the Lutheran Church Basement at noon. 2nd & 4th Wednesday Every Month • The Rumplestiltskein Fibre Arts Guild of Rock Creek meets. Phone 250-446-2431 or 250-446-2406 for more information. 1st and 3rd Thursday Every Month • The Kettle Granby Boundary Fly Anglers meet at Clyde’s Pub. The 1st Thursday is an information night and is held downstairs in the pub; the 3rd Thursday is held upstairs in the meeting room and kids are welcome...this is a fly tying night plus other goodies. All ages and skills are welcome. For more information contact Bud Alcock at kettleriverfisher@gmail.com or call 250443-4446. 2nd and 4th Thursday Every Month • Grand Forks Fly Tying Club meets every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. Grand Forks Station Pub – upstairs. All welcome to join. For more information call Lawrence at King Fisher Fly & Tackle 250-442-3011. Every Friday • Pre-school Storytime - Fridays from (NEW TIME) 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. Everybody welcome for rhymes, songs and stories. At the GF Library. • Boundary Bandits Car Club meets at Tastie Treat at 7 p.m. New members welcome. Ownership of an old car/truck is not necessary for membership. Call Jack at 250-442-3502. • Youth Group meets at 7 p.m. at the Gospel Chapel (7048 Donaldson Drive) for grades 8-12. For more info call 250-442-5148. • The Youth Group at River Valley Community Church meets at 7 p.m. For information call 250-442-8456. • Narcotics Anonymous (open) meeting is held at the Holy Trinity Anglican Church (basement), 7252 7th St., at 8 p.m. • Drop-in carpet bowling is held at the Seniors’ Hall in Grand Forks City Park at 1 p.m.

• Storytime at the Grand Forks Public Library is held from 10:15 to 11 a.m. All ages welcome, no pre-registration necessary. • Overeaters Anonymous meets at 11 a.m. at St. Jude’s in Greenwood. TBA for Midway. Contact Wendy at 250-449-2809. • “Are you troubled by someone’s drinking?” Al Anon meets at noon at the Catholic Church Rectory 7269 - 9th St., Grand Forks. For information call Liz at 250-442-5654 or Lewis G. at 250-447-2668. • Blessings Boutique from noon to 3:45 p.m. at the Gospel Chapel. Contact Karen at 250-443-1295. Every Saturday • Parent-Child mother Goose Program Saturday mornings from 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. until December 8th. For parents/caregivers and children ages 0-3. Spaces still available. At the GF Library. • Beat the winter blues with Bluegrass. Interested in learning to play and jam Bluegrass music? Local Bluegrass musicians will host facilitated jam sessions at Studio B. If you already know some Bluegrass tunes or if you are new to the genre and just want to learn, come o out and join the fun!. Studio B, 7330-2nd Street, Grand Forks, BC. Saturdays at 7 p.m. starting Saturday, Nov. 3. No charge, but donations to Studio B gratefully accepted. • Kettle River Lions’ Meat Draw at 3 p.m. at the Prospector at the Rock Creek Hotel. • Boundary Woodworkers Guild meet every morning for a drop in workshop at around 9 am at 8120B Donaldson Drive (the former SPCA site) with a monthly business meeting at 10 a.m. on the 1st Saturday of each month. Prospective members are welcome. • Boundary Hikers meet. For information and times please call 250-442-0160, 250442-5272 or 250-447-9278. • Storytime at Kocomo’s for children 6 and under at 11:30 a.m. Every week a different storyteller. This event is free and held at Kocomo’s Coffee Shop in Grand Forks. • Grand Forks Soberiders AA Group meets at 10 am at First Baptist Church, 2495, 76th Ave. Everyone is welcome. For more information call 250-443-3121.

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School District 51 (SD51) board trustees and staff discussed the topic of middle schools during the Dec. 11 school board meeting. Hutton Elementary School teacher Claire Naylor and Grand Forks Secondary School (GFSS) teacher Sean Anderson were amongst nine other teachers who visited in Aldergrove, B.C. to look at the middle school system earlier this month. Paid by the district, teachers spent the weekend Dec. 8 and 9 at Betty Gilbert Middle School to look at the middle school model and to determine whether it would work in Grand Forks. Teachers were unable to attend last year due to ongoing job action. The trip itself cost the district $5,500. Both teachers returned from the trip with positive impressions of the middle school format, which would resemble the proximity of what the schools in Grand Forks would change into. Perley Elementary School would switch to a middle school for Grades 6 to 8, while GFSS would remain as high school from Grades 9 to 12. Naylor noted the middle school had an elementary school feel and was very orderly. “Another great thing about it is it’s kids focused and based,” she said. “It is an elementary school where people see you and recognize your talents. The school is very, very personal and it feels very homey. The child is really respected. They aren’t lost in a crowd and it’s not too big for them.” The main issue raised was the amount of accessible resources available to the Aldergrove schools in comparison to Grand Forks, Anderson pointed out. “This system works really well in Aldergrove but they also have access to the resources to really put all the building blocks were they need to put them to really make it work,” he added. The teachers will be presenting their thoughts about the middle school system to their colleagues, and the information gathered by teachers will be included in the board’s decisionmaking process. The school board will be discussing the middle school system on Tuesday, Feb. 12 at its regular board meeting in the school board office in Grand Forks. Quebec exchange A plan is in the works for Grade 10 and 11 GFSS students taking French class to participate in an exchange program. Teacher David Reimer is organizing the trip and is applying to the Society for Educational Visits and Exchanges Canada (SEVEC), a national non-profit organization, for an exchange with a francophone group in Quebec next fall. SEVEC will cover most of the costs of the trip through funds from Heritage Canada, though a $50 application and $50 individual student application fee will need to be submitted if the application is accepted. Participants will begin fundraising this year to cover the costs of activities when the partner school visits Grand Forks. SD51 finances Secretary-treasurer Jeanette Hanlon noted an update on the 2012/2014 school budget in the January board meeting (Tuesday, Jan 8, 2013). The amended budget will need to be approved by the school board at Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013 board meeting or latest by Feb. 28.

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New buses purchased Board trustees passed the Capital Project Bylaw No. 114932 for four new school buses. SD51 has received funding for the purchase of four new school buses as part of a $14 million investment by the Province of British Columbia. The school district will receive $540,523 for the four buses, which was requested in the district’s five-year plan. As previously mentioned, in order to qualify for a replacement bus from the government, the bus needs to be on a regular school route and have met or exceeded criteria regarding age and distance driven. For a 78 to 84 passenger bus, it has to be 15 years old or driven 400,000 kilometres. For a 24 to 72 passenger bus, it has to be at least 12 years old or driven 325,000 kilometres, and for a minibus, at least 10 years old or driven 250,000 kilometres. Hanlon noted now that the bylaw has been passed, the buses could be purchased. She added the buses would most likely arrive later next year. Board representatives for 2013 Board trustees have elected Teresa Rezansoff to remain as board chair for 2013. Trustees also elected Cathy Riddle as provincial councilor for the British Columbia School Trustees Association, with trustees Dave Reid as the alternate. Trustee Cindy Strukoff was elected as the representative to the British Columbia Public School Employer’s Association, with trustee Ken Harshenin as the alternate. For the Okanagan Labor Relations Council, which is the delegated bargaining authority and labour management activities for the Okanagan, Reid was elected as the representative, with Hanlon as the alternative. The next SD51 school board meeting will be on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013 at the Boundary Learning Centre in Midway at 6 p.m.

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By following a few simple fire safety tips you can keep electric lights, extension cords and power bars, candles, and the ever popular Christmas tree from creating tragedy. Christmas Trees: Keep the tree watered if it’s a natural tree. Select fresh trees. Check by bouncing the tree trunk on the ground. If needles fall off the tree, it is probably old and a potential fire hazard. Holiday Lights & Electrical: Maintain and inspect your lights for frayed wires, bare spots, broken or cracked sockets, excessive kinking or wear before using. Do not overload electrical sockets or power bars. Look for CSA labeling on products which mean they have been held up to Canadian Standards Assoc testing. Use timers when possible to limit your usage of lights. Candle Care : Never leave a burning candle Unattended. Consider using battery operated flameless candles. If you do light candles make sure they are in stable holders and place them where they cannot be easily knocked down. Never put lit candles on a Christmas Tree. Lastly Smoke Detectors save lives. Please ensure you have some in your house and remember to change the batteries. It is a good idea to change them semi-annually. E.G. Daylight Savings is a good time. From the staff of all RHC Insurance offices we wish you a Happy Holiday Season and Best Wishes for 2013!

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With the upswing of the economy and buyer confidence, the Grand Forks real estate market has seen a positive improvement. Sharon Marshall, broker and owner of Discover Bounder Country Realty, pointed out the activity in the market place has improved this year. She attributes the boost to lowered housing prices and buyer confidence compared to the dire situation in 2008. “It’s still an extremely difficult market and is price driven. The areas that don’t have as much in services and infrastructure are still struggling – there are less sales in those areas as opposed to the Grand Forks area itself,” she explained. “In Christina Lake, there have been some reasonable sales but the prices have been dramatically lower.” According to the British Columbia Real Estate Association, there was a drop in multiple listing services (MLS) on the average price in the Kootenays from Cranbrook to Grand Forks. Comparatively, listings in Vancouver remained relatively flat and increased by 0.6 per cent. Marshall also noted there is a lot of pent up demand for people who would like to move in but haven’t been able to sell their homes due to the market. Working within Grand Forks, Greenwood, Midway and Christina Lake, Marshall pointed out a buyer can purchase an exceptionally nice, large home for under $350,000. “For a home that is a little older and spacious with a basement, a buyer can get one for under $250,000,” she said. “Prices for rentals are also significantly lower here as well.” Realtor Gary Smith of Grand Forks Realty pointed out there has been a 10 per cent drop in sale prices from last year. “It’s pretty close to were it was last year in terms of sales,” he said.

“We’ve got a few more this year but nothing substantial but prices are around $200,000. A residential detached home last year was around $204,000, and this year it is around $180,000.” Marshall added there seems to be a fair bit of vacant (property for rent) and part of that is due to transition phase of the Silver Kettle Village. The arrival of Silver Kettle Village for seniors, something that was desperately needed, has had a dramatic effect on the real estate market here, Marshall added. With the seniors moving into the retirement village, the seniors also need to sell their homes so prices have dropped and rental properties have become more numerous, she said. “There has been a boost. With the seniors moving into the home, it provides inventory and it does provide a better selection for people to buy a home,” Smith said. Movement is slow but it is getting better, he added. “It does affect the surrounding area as well because of the movement of people into the complex,” Marshall explained. “Everything goes in cycles and we now have the American election behind us and the U.S. economy seems to be recovering. We certainly have the nicety of the Canadian dollar stability in our banking system. I sincerely believe that 2013 will be an even better year than 2012.” Marshall noted this is a good time for those who are thinking of purchasing a home. “The mortgage rate is at an all time low, the lenders have money to lend and the prices are enviable – you can find some stunning bargains for excellent homes in good locations, under $200,000 even,” she said. “If anyone is renting and thinking to look, they should look now.” For more information on the Kootenay real estate market, visit the British Columbia Real Estate Association’s website at bcrea.bc.ca.

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With holiday season here, Grand Forks RCMP in the midst of CounterAttack stops CASSANDRA CHIN Gazette Reporter

As the holiday season kicks off into high gear, so does the local RCMP’s CounterAttack program. With the support of the CounterAttack program from the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC), RCMP enforcement and education have helped to decrease the amount of facilities over the years. The most important part of the program is that it has kept 104 people in the province alive, Grand Forks RCMP Const. Sean Odermatt pointed out. Since the program began 35 years ago, there has been a drop of over 40 per cent in fatalities. According to ICBC, over 300 people were killed due to impaired-related driving in 1975. “We don’t know who – it could be me, it could be you, it could be one of your loved ones at home,” he said. “But that’s 104 people in one year that are alive due to a new driving process and I think that’s a huge benchmark that we’ve accomplished. There’s value in the immediate roadside prohibition even with the amount of media attention with the legalities of it – the simple point is 104 people are still alive.” According to the ICBC, around 36 people are killed each year in the Southern Interior in impaired-related crashes. “We’re always on the look out and we make it a point to go out more before Christmas to make more of an appearance,” said Odermatt. “When people see that you’re

Const. Sean Odermatt with am approved screening device, also known as a breathalyzer.

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The Gazette’s Angela Senger tests out the breathalyzer with Odermatt. Cassandra Chin Photo

out when they are going to a bar or a party, it acts as a reminder for them to make sure they’re aware of how much they’re drinking.” Under the Immediate Roadside Prohibition (IRP), the first time a person blows a warning sample into the breathalyzer, the driver will lose their licence and vehicle for three days and the vehicle will be impounded. The total estimated cost is around $600. A police officer may issue an IRP after asking a driver to provide a breath sample on an approved screening device. A warning is considered a blood alcohol concentration of 0.05 to 0.08, while a driver with a blood alcohol concentration over 0.08 would be considered a fail. Should a driver fail or refuse to comply with a breath test without a reasonable excuse, an IRP can also be issued. The prohibition begins immediately when a driver is served the Notice of Driving Prohibition. “A second incident (when you blow a warning the second time) is seven days and around $780, a third is 30 days and is just shy of $4,000 and a fail for the first time is 90 days and $4,040. It’s not cheap,” explained Odermatt. “However, if you get a criminal conviction, it’s also not cheap because if you decide to fight it you’re probably going to look at around $10,000 legal fees, spread out for about two years with court backlog.” Odermatt explained the new IRP is a driving prohibition issued to impaired drivers under the Motor Vehicle Act and works alongside the Criminal Impaired Investigations. Where the Criminal Impaired Investigations has to be completed whenever there is a motor vehicle accident, collision or past conviction in the past five years, the IRP can be done within 20 to 30 minutes roadside. “If it’s just a road check and someone pulls through and we know alcohol is involved, we’ll likely use the new provincial Immediate Roadside Prohibition. The IRP is much quicker to do,” he added. “Every time I stop somebody and they fail, I tell them to appeal it. You have noth-

ing to lose and the majority of people take my advice. The last person who did it had his case appealed.” Odermatt does point that everyone has a different alcohol tolerance and it varies from one person to another. “For alcoholics, their level of impairment means they can drink a lot more, so they can blow over but not necessarily be impaired. Where as I (as a light drinker) would drink a little bit and probably be considered impaired before I blow over,” he said. “Alcohol tolerance varies for everyone and some may blow a warning even if they drink less.” Drivers should be aware about how much they are able to consumer without losing their inhibitions or getting the blurry feeling, he added. “If you know you have to drive back home and you can only consumer two or three beer, don’t push it,” he said. “Know your limits.” Odermatt also noted new drivers are reminded of passenger and alcohol limits, which means no drinking. Under B.C.’s Graduated Licensing Program, any alcohol found in a leaner or novice driver’s system means an immediate, 12-hour driving suspension. Learner drivers are also not permitted to drive between midnight and 5 a.m. Learners must also have a supervisor on board who is at least 25 years old and can carry only one other person. For a novice driver, they can carry one passenger unless accompanied by a supervisor or by passengers who are immediate family members. For more information on the program, visit icbc.com.

Testing out the breathalyzer To gear up for the holiday season, The Gazette’s Karl Yu and Angela Senger decided to attempt to pass the breathalyzer test after consuming alcohol. Prior to the first attempt on the breathalyzer, Yu and Senger split a 750 ml of red wine at 12.5 per cent alcohol – two full coffee mugs each – that was consumed over a period of an hour. After waiting the allotted 15 minutes after drinking the last sip, both of them blew a warning when tested (which is considered a blood alcohol concentration of 0.05 to 0.08). Given the warning on the first attempt, it was decided to see what the results would be after consuming more alcohol. Before the second attempt, Yu and Senger split a 650 ml bottle of beer at five per cent alcohol. Again, after waiting the allotted 15 minutes after drinking the last sip, Yu and Senger blew into the breathalyzer. This time it resulted in a fail. A fail would result on the road would result with both of them receiving Immediate Roadside Prohibition, including losing their licence and vehicle for three days.

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SD51 proceeds with creating sexual identity policy CASSANDRA CHIN Gazette Reporter

School District 51 (SD51) Boundary’s policy committee continues to work on creating a sexual identity policy for the school district. Trustee Vicki Gee, a representative for the school district’s policy committee, explained during a meeting in November there were some questions about what the policy on sexual orientation policy would entitle. This is in light of the Ministry of Education’s new Erase Bullying program, aimed at preventative measures, education and reporting of bullying. “At the policy meeting, there were questions about whether or not there should be a separate policy in regards to sexual orientation,” she said. “There was a feeling that by having a separate policy that it might single out students who identified as gay, bisexual or a different gender. There was also the question about whether or not some of the Erase Bullying material would overlap or give us a different direction.” Gee pointed out the issue is less about those who identify as being gay, but focuses more on educational knowledge and sexual health. “By treating it as another “Let’s be nice to everybody” piece, we’re losing an opportunity to get into some of the issues,” she added. Trustee Cathy Riddle noted she has heard from students that they need education on the issue, not just policy. “We can write a policy and put it out there but what is it going to do for our kids? If we had more of a process in place instead of just a policy, that’s where we need to put our efforts into,” she said. “Regardless of who they are or what they are coming to our staff about, they (students and parents) should know there is a culture here

Trustee Vicki Gee (left) raised the issue of creating a sexual orientation policy for the school district during a School District 51 school board meeting on Dec. 11. Trustees Rose Zitko and Cindy Strukoff add their comments to the discussion. Cassandra Chin Photo

that everything will be done accordingly and in a timely fashion.” At the previous meeting discussing the creation of the policy last December, Riddle said, “Policy should be inclusive of all, not exclusive of one. The culture of acceptance of diversity in our district is the most important piece and how to achieve that culture is where our conversation needs to begin. “Anything said with the intent to hurt is bullying but when it becomes physical, it’s not longer bullying anymore – it’s assault, it’s intimidation,” she added at this meeting.

There are currently 14 districts in B.C. that have a policy dealing with sexual orientation and the remaining 54, including SD51, do not. SD51 mentions the issues of bullying and racism under its current policy but it is located amongst other topics. There is nothing specific that addresses the biases in treatment of students of differing sexual orientation, nor any further education about the subject. “I firmly believe that it cannot be exclusive to one group. I see it as respect to human diversity and that’s what it is; it doesn’t matter what that diversity is. It’s respect for each and every one of us as individuals,” said Board chair Teresa Rezansoff. “Rather than creating pieces of policy around exclusive groups, it’s about the diversity of our people and everybody,” added Superintendent of Schools Michael Strukoff. Strukoff explained the Erase Bullying project is currently web-based and can be found on each school’s webpage. “Another discussion we will have to have is how are they going to get the information out to students,” he said. “The district committee of Jennifer Turner, Shawn Lockhart, and myself have met and we have passwords and access codes to the reports. If somebody places a report, we automatically get a notification that a report has been placed and we will have to check on it. Everything has to be done in a timely fashion.” The board passed a motion for the policy committee to continue to look into creating a draft on a policy about sexual orientation, with no set deadline. Strukoff noted more information on Erase Bullying and how the program will proceed would be discussed on the Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013 meeting. For more information on Erase bullying, visit the link at SD51’s website, sd51.bc.ca.

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Reminiscences by Cassandra Chin

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Celebrating over 20 years as a group, the Grand Forks Choral Society continues to produce inspiring concerts that leave residents in a whimsical state. After founding director Tracey Garvin (nee Bourrel) arrived in Grand Forks in 1988, she was eager to start a community choir. “I just love to sing and wanted to create the opportunity for others to be able to join together to create the magic a choir seems to be able to do!” she explained. Along with Garvin, music teacher Bruce Gratten and voice teacher Jill McVie helped to organize the new society. Open to both youth and seniors alike, the inaugural meeting was held on Oct. 13, 1988 in Room 4 at Perley Elementary School. The choral society’s debut Christmas concert had them alongside the students of Grand Forks Secondary School, who performed productions of Hillbilly Christmas and The Baddest Angels. The choir ended up singing four songs in its ﬁrst night, including Do you Hear What I Hear, and Carols Around. Since its inception, the choral society has performed at the Yale Hotel for a gathering of municipal ofﬁcials in 1989, as a part of the Boundary District Arts Council Performance Arts Series and a Friends in Need Telethon (via videotape). Over the years, the choir has sung with the Gospel Choir, the Sopranos, as well as the Sopraninos. The newly formed Doukhobor Community Choir joined the choral society at this year’s Christmas concert, Peace on Earth.

the high school kids), hosting orchestras to collaborate larger classical works, singing at the hospitals and care homes at Christmas – and the list goes on and on!” The Grand Forks Choral Society has also welcomed many new members over the years and continues to do so. Nancy Gillmor has been a part of the choral society since the very beginning and has been president for most of that time. “The first night I went to the choir startup I knew I had to become a member,” she pointed out after seeing an article in The Gazette about a choir starting up. “The director was Tracey Bourrel (now Garvin) who was effervescent. She just had this incredible bubbly personality (and) we soon became best friends. At the time, I was writing articles for the Phoenix Ski Hill and I wasn’t sure that I would have time to commit to singing, since I also I had three young children.” New musical director Kirsten Nicolson In the end, Gillmor joined for herself for her own time and she recommends (left), Nancy Gillmor and George Bachmier others to join as well, since singing is during this year’s Christmas concert. great for one’s health. “I had just bought a house at the lake, was on a Gillmor noted the choir has continued to mature and evolve since she joined the society 24 sabbatical from work on the coast, and thought it might be a good way to connect with some people years ago. “The biggest changes over the 24 years are how and musical life of the community,” Thompson exthe Grand Forks art scene has matured and evolved plained. Though she joined in 1998, Thompson has been as well,” she exthe musical director for the choral society for the plained. “The Grand Forks past five years. She has also served in various other audience has capacities, from an accompanist to section coach, sobecome more re- loist and musical arranger, as well as the conductor fined and more of guest choirs. Her most memorable moments are the appreavailable to enjoy the music. I ciation she receives from its members and the care know the choir given. “The cards, gifts, donations, (and) visits to hosis evolving in the way it needs to pitals; these are all ways the choral society demonstrates a core value of its organization – people come go.” The direc- first!” she said. Thompson pointed out the direction of the choir tors, accompanists, larger pro- is up to the new director but it would be great to see ductions with the society maintain it strong infrastructure, memgreater numbers bership and presence in the community. She recently stepped down as the musical direcof people and tor after the last choral society Christmas concert, groups, along with the light- Peace on Earth. “There’s a greater commitment to musical integing and special rity,” she added. “ In addition to being a social and effects have also evolved, added recreational activity, singers are willing to put work in necessary to make music ‘speak’ or connect in Garvin. As for Gill- concerts.” Though Thompson will not be participating in mor, it is her love of music that future concerts, she will remain with them in spirit. The Grand Forks Choral Society performing its spring keeps her com- She does encourage residents to join for its recreing back each ation value and love of music. concert at Perley Elementary School in 1991. “It is a wonderful way to experience inimitable year, with its Garvin fondly recalls the laughs shared during wide musical selection for festive tunes, classical se- feeling of creating harmony with others, and offering that to your audiences,” she concluded. rehearsals and the trips the society made as a group. lections or Top-40 favourites. Taking over for Thompson is Kirstin Nicolson, “We travelled to Kelowna, Trail and Nelson for Similarly, Joan Thompson joined the choral socifestivals of various kinds,” she told The Gazette. “The ety because she felt it would be a great way to meet who noted the spring concert would be focused on the theme “coming home,” and Nicole Frasier. concerts (especially the ones when we showcased people.

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SD51 superintendent’s report shows student achievement CASSANDRA CHIN Gazette Reporter

School District 51 (SD51) Boundary’s Superintendent of Schools Michael Strukoff is working to complete his report on this year’s achievements and addressing issues in the school district. The purpose of the report is to provide information to the public that will facilitate future planning for student development and achievement. The report includes data on student achievement within the school district, instruments used, and provincial and local measures. Strukoff pointed out there were some challenges and missing pieces of data this year due to some complications and teacher job action last March. However, he did explain there have been improvements this year as well “Our six-year completion rate (of graduating students) is at 94 per cent and our Aboriginal completion 93 per cent and our FSA results for the Grade 4 and 7 levels in all categories are above the provincial average,” said Strukoff. “Unfortunately, the challenges that we’ve had is a concern we have around graduating students, who are performing under 60 per

cent in a lot of provincial exams for English, math, sciences and social studies.” In his report, Strukoff also explained there is a situation where girls continue to score better than boys, though when looking at elementary numeracy results, the boys are faring better. SD51 board chair Teresa Rezansoff was pleased by this year’s results. “I really liked that it was noted that it was eight students who didn’t graduate and two students were Aboriginals,” she said. “I know our numbers are small, but that’s amazing.” Strukoff pointed out the district’s Aboriginal programs are doing really well. “What’s very interesting is the focus (the Ministry of Education) have on our Aboriginal education programs,” Strukoff said. Other programs SD51 has become involved in or initiated over this year includes a Roots of Empathy program that helps students cope better with anxiety, the Academy of Learning in Math and Reading as an online learning system targeting identified learners, and the renewal of the Aboriginal Enhancement Agreement. The report can be found on SD51’s website sd51.bc.ca early next year.

Lighting up the luminaries Gallery 2’s Dawsha Hunt and Tina Bryan light up the luminaries before the Santa Clause Parade on Dec. 7. Students at Perley Elementary School created the luminaries.

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Aunt Gertrude is going to be driving in from Kelowna for Christmas, and you forgot to get her something. Well, don’t you worry, why not get her a library book? Just come on down to the library and hand pick a book that you think she’ll really like. Take it home, wrap it up, and attach a little card telling her why you chose this book, and what the due date is. When she’s done reading it, she can return it to her local library (as long as it’s in B.C.). Trust us – we’ve done this before, and it went wonderfully! Some new non-fiction books •Cooking Dirty: A Story of Life, Sex, Love and Death in the Kitchen by Jason Sheehan • Core Strength for 50+: A Customized Program for Safely Toning Ab, Back & Oblique Muscles by Dr. Karl Knopf • Impossible to Please: How to Deal with Perfectionist Coworkers, Controlling Spouses, and Other Incredible Critical People by Neil J. Lavender, PhD and Alan A. Cavaiola, PhD • Power from the People: How to Organize, Finance, and Launch Local Energy Projects by Greg Pahl • Deadlines: Obits from Memorable British Columbians by Tom Hawthorn • Inspired Wire: Learn to Twist, Jig, Bend, Hammer, and Wrap Wire for the Prettiest Jewelry Ever by Cynthia B. Wuller • Radical Homemakers: Reclaiming Domesticity from a Consumer Culture by Shannon Hayes Library closures The library will be closed on Dec. 25, Dec. 26 and Jan. 1. Happy Holidays! – Avi Silberstein is library director for the Grand Forks and District Public Library

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The Grand Forks and District Public Library is looking to upgrade its children and youth section with new bookshelves and furniture. Library director Avi Silberstein pointed out the shelving units currently in place are getting old. “If you look at one of the shelves, it’s physically falling apart,” he explained. “There’s also not a lot seating in that area.” Silberstein has moved an antique bench from the reading area to the children’s section for additional seating for parents as a temporary measure. “There’s a lack of seating for adults and kids,” he added. “If a mom wants to read to her children, there’s no where for her to actually sit.” There haven’t been a lot of changes to the library over the past few years, he noted. The Friends of the Library and library board have been fundraising since last year to raise money for these improvements – including last week’s Christmas Cookie Sale and the Starlight Dinner in July. As of now the specific changes to be made are still being determined.

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Open for Christmas Silver Kettle Village held its open house on Dec. 12 and hosted tours of the facility. From left: New residents Dorothy and Roy Campbell, Interior Health Board Chair Norman Embree, MLA of Kootenay-Boundary John Slater, Grand Forks Mayor Brian Taylor, Coun. Patrick O’Doherty, Interior Health Cindy Kozek-Campbell, and Silver Kettle Village manager Michelle Shillaker.

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A safe holiday is a happy holiday Make safety a priority this holiday season with these simple tips: • After a snowfall, brush snow away from your meters by hand and clear a path for the safety of our meter readers. • Take care when driving on slippery roads. If your vehicle comes into contact with a downed power line, stay inside until help arrives. • Around your fireplace, consider using a hearth safety gate to help protect small children from the heated glass. For more winter safety tips, visit fortisbc.com/safety. FortisBC uses the FortisBC Energy name and logo under license from Fortis Inc. (12-336.4 12/2012)

The approval of a new Resort Master Plan for the Phoenix Ski Hill has ensured future benefits and possible additions for the Phoenix Mountain Alpine Ski Society (PMASS). The BC Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations announced earlier this week they have approved the plan, which will replace an existing licence of occupation agreement for PMASS with a 30-year operating agreement. Don Colclough president of the Phoenix Mountain Alpine Ski Society, noted they have been given approval to expand their recreation area from 67 hectares to around 210 hectares. “Basically, the community forests from Midway and Greenwood is applying for acreage in the area,” he explained, adding BC Timber Sales and the Ministry of Forests also has lot of areas up there. “We thought it would be prudent of us to keep this property available for the ski hill because nobody really wants to ski around a clear cut mountain.” The new master plan establishes the Crown land surrounding the hill will remain for recreational purposes, and BC Timber Sales or the West Boundary Community Forest cannot log in that area. The approval provides a protected buffer zone where recreational activities are now protected for cross-country skiers, snow-shoers, hikers and

mountain bikers, Colclough added. Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Steve Thomson stated in a press release, “Ski hills provide great family outdoor recreation opportunities in communities throughout British Columbia. This new master plan will help ensure Phoenix Mountain continues to provide jobs and valuable recreation opportunities in the Kootenay Boundary region.” John Slater, MLA for Boundary-Similkameen, also stated in the release, “The Phoenix Mountain ski area has been an important contributor to the local economy since 1968. With this new master plan and operating agreement the Phoenix Mountain Alpine Ski Society can better plan for the future.” Within the plan, it has a current overview of the hill and possible expansion plans. This includes the potential of increasing the beginner and advanced ski terrain, an expanded base area and possible summer activities. Colclough noted he has already tested the slopes of Phoenix last Sunday during a stafftraining day. “The weather is much more agreeable this year,” he said. “We’re looking forward to a great Christmas season and a good year up there.” Phoenix Mountain is slated to open Friday, Dec. 21. Phoenix Mountain has 19 ski runs and approximately 10,000 visitors annually. For more information about hours, rates and calendar of events, visit skiphoenix.com.

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Whispers of Hope, at 235 Central Ave. in Grand Forks, is holding its Christmas Open House on

Friday, Dec. 21 from 9 a.m. to noon. Whispers of Hope, originally known as Hands of Mercy, was formed in 1996 when three couples from community faith groups realized that there were homeless individuals. These people were wandering the streets with no apparent destination and no place to stop for a coffee or a welcome greeting. With rent from the pockets of the organizers, coffee and donated pastries were offered at an old packing house on Third Street in Grand Forks. Bible studies were also offered in the spirit of community and belonging. Within a few years, there was a move to a location on Market Avenue, across from the old fire hall. A few more volunteers became involved, and in response to the clearly visible needs of its clientele, soup became a regular part of the daily menu. There was still no source of funding, other than from the pockets of volunteers and community donations. Around the year 2000, the people that started Hands of Mercy stepped back and several volunteers who had been assisting took up the challenge. The name was changed to “Community” Hands of Mercy and then later to Whispers of Hope. In 2005, Whispers of Hope registered as a society and a board of directors was formed. Charitable status was granted in Jan. 2006. As numbers increased, and volunteers alone could no longer handle the work, a part-time co-ordinator was hired. Whisper of Hope began to apply for, and receive various grants, in particular from provincial gaming, which provides most of the operating costs.

Whispers of Hope and project co-ordinator Mike Robb invite everyone to its Christmas Open House on Dec. 21 at 235 Central Ave. from 9 a.m. to noon. Karl Yu Photo

However, in recent years, as gaming grants have been declining but costs continue to rise. Donations are always appreciated. With another move, thousands of meals and now a thrift shop, Whispers of Hope currently serves meals and distributes bread and other surplus food to up to 50 people a day. The directors and clients would like to thank the community for all the support throughout the years and again invite all to come to the open house on Friday, Dec. 21.

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Breakfast with Santa Grand Forks Royal Canadian Legion Branch 59 had its annual breakfast with Santa on Dec. 15. Clockwise from left: Gregg Anderson is all smiles while taking a picture with Santa Claus. Legion President Jerome MacDonald and John LePage cooking up some pancakes and sausages for breakfast. It’s a morning family outing as Kolton Spurrell, Brett Spurrell, Caleb Hanlon, Mathias Hanlon and Briget Hanlon dig into their morning meal. Caprice Diepenbeck, Hannah Smith and Teka Diepenbeck take a picture with Santa.

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Study looks at economic impact of Highway 3

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The completion of the Highway 3 Corridor Economic Impact Study looked at the economic impacts of the highway in relation to nearby communities, including Grand Forks. The study, completed by Vancouver-based Davies Transportation Consulting Inc., was done at the request of community mayors and board chairs. Grand Forks Mayor Brian Taylor noted the study was part of the argument for upgrading certain sections of the highway that were deficient. “Simply put, (the highway is) a lifeline to us and the rest of the province,” explained Taylor. “We have (a railway) going south now, going into the U.S., but the highway is basically the main artery for the community, so both east and west, we rely on it. We would probably suffer tremendously if there was any slow down or loss of mobility on that route.” The study looked at each city’s individual history, from Princeton to Osoyoos, and then from Grand Forks

up to Nelson. In Grand Forks, the study revealed the distribution of employment by industry sector, based of the 2006 census data, had construction jobs at eight per cent, food and agriculture at four per cent, mining at one per cent, and forestry at 16 per cent. The three major industrial operations in Grand Forks came from International Forest Products Ltd. (Interfor) mill, which was originally operated by Pope and Talbot from 1969 until Interfor purchased it in 2009; granulated slag produced by Pacific Abrasives; and Roxul Inc., which operates a plant producing mineral wool insulation in Grand Forks. Tourism in Grand Forks is also limited to the eastern and western end of the corridor, but has a large cultural history and outdoor opportunities. “I think any improvements to Highway 3 in general will help out Grand Forks,” said Taylor. “We have our own challenges in town here in identifying the city to travelers going through, but I think that’s always been a challenge for communities that are not like Greenwood on the main road.”

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Taylor added in terms of bottleneck areas along the highway, it could affect commercial traffic and possibly affect the vacation traffic as well. The mayors will be looking at the impact of the highway on their communities to determine what the future of the highway and its surrounding communities will be. He pointed out the section between the EC Manning Provincial Park entrance entering Princeton has always been a horrible place for accidents. “There’s a long-term plan to look into bypassing that and coming straight across from the park entrance to Grand Forks or to Princeton without all the problem areas of switchbacks and slowdowns,” he said of a possible new road. “That would improve, in general, Highway 3 as a traffic route, but there are other areas too. Some other areas are narrow and difficult to transition through.” The study itself is a good initiative on the part of mayors in the province, noted Taylor. To see the study, visit Grand Forks City Hall website www.city.grandforks.bc.ca and go to “City Council Meetings” for the Sept. 17 regular meeting agenda.

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Crafts made by Santa’s elves The second annual Elf’s Craft Shop took place at the Boundary Women’s Resource Centre last Saturday. Children’s clothing, alpaca socks, candles, soap and other items were for sale. The craft shop will be open this Saturday at the centre between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. as well. From top counterclockwise: Leona Scherer enjoys a coffee; Joyce Cheek was crocheting at the Boundary Women’s Resource Centre last Saturday; Kathy Lennea shows off some crafts; Paula Savin crochets with plastic; and Theresa Malcolm, the “head elf.”

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It’s a festive time at the library It was a festive time at the Grand Forks and District Public Library as children recently gathered for its annual Festive Storytime. Santa also made an appearance for children to take pictures with. Clockwise from left: Tracy Lockwood and her son Rowan, dressed up as a mini-Santa, enjoying Festive Storytime. Rachel and Loga van Halen listening to the Christmas stories. Lizanne Eastwood reads a story to the captivated children during Festive Storytime. Elka and Danna O’Donnell having a quiet moment at the library as the story is read outloud.

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Fun times at the library The Grand Forks and District Public Library had an afternoon of fun with board games, arts and crafts, and snacks on Dec. 14. Members of the Border Bruins also spent some time playing with the kids and the Xbox360 Kinect. Clockwise from left: Hunter Remo, Cole Demenoff and Lucas Robinson play a game of Twister during Fun Time. Linden Chris, Lily Haworth, Aleena Laramee, Robert Dunsmuir and Kam McLennan get ready to play a round on the Xbox360 Kinect. Bavneet and Mike Khehra working on some arts and crafts at the library.

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An after school initiative has been engaging elementary students in actively participating in arts and sports in Grand Forks. Dr. D. A. Perley and J. A. Hutton elementary schools have select at-risk students from both schools engage in various activities to promote active engagement and social communication. Doug Lacey, principal of Hutton Elementary School, noted all the children who are involved have been enjoying the program. “The overriding program goal is to give sport opportunities to youth in Grand Forks that do not normally engage in community sport offerings,” he said. “The aim is to build a strong team environment and to get youth to feel comfortable with trying new sports and recreational activities.” Lacey added the program looks to develop social skills and positive relationships between the youth at both schools. The After School Sports Initiative is co-ordinated by Katie Spark and Tyler Van Moll, with Grand Forks Secondary School student assistants, Tristan Payne and Mason Payne. Kevin Argue, principal at Perley Elementary School, explained the sports program runs on Monday for Grade 4 and 5 students from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at Hutton Elementary School, and Wednesday for Grades 6 and 7 students 3:30 to 5 p.m. at Perley Elementary School. “On Friday’s once a month, Grade 6 and 7 will participate in a community recreation activity,” Argue said. “From biking along the trails to swimming at the lake.” Carol Mitchell and Sabrina Rougeau will lead the After

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Holiday Decorating Ideas

TAMARA WHEELER

“When the tips of the pines, touch the twinkling stars on the cold, crisp night of December, may your blessings be more than you’ve ever hoped for and your Christmas a warmth to remember” Last week, last minute, countdown, we’re so close, add a fresh snowfall and the holiday season is here. The lists are getting checked off, baking is almost done, decorations up, Christmas cards mailed and gifts wrapped. What! Not done with the shopping, no idea what to get uncle Joe, sister Sue or what to take to the neighbours for their open house on Boxing Day. I can help, next to cooking, my favourite pastime is shopping. I think sometimes we worry too much about what to get everyone; it’s not about the gift it’s about the giving. If you’re not enjoying it a little you’re not doing it right. So what do we do for those hard to get for people? Surprisingly enough I always think food. I love baking or making a holiday gift but when time or talents leave us empty handed I have a solution. Gift baskets, yes a basket full of goodies! Now these goodies can vary depending on the recipient and the holiday but once again food is always a good starting point. Overwaitea has a variety of baskets bearing delicious and enjoyable treats. They have a team of wonderful people put together ideas of gift giving for all ages and interests. If they don’t have exactly what you need or would like they can whip up the right basket and tie it with a pretty festive bow. Gift baskets are great, lots of variety and who doesn’t enjoy digging into the basket to find all the hidden treats. Design the basket to fit the gift bearer; theycan even do a basket for Ruff, the family’s furry friend. Books and magazines are always a good gift choice. Pick a new cookbook and include items for one of the recipes. Wrap up a children’s book in a cozy blanket and they’ll want you to read to them. Check out the deli, try a different cheese, flavoured olives, sliced salami and a hummus dip wrap up on new Christmas plate and you have a lovely antipasto platter. Wrap a cardboard box with festive paper and pack up an evening of appetizers, Spanakopita, shrimp ring, garlic tickled ribs, chicken wings, meatballs and prawns, I could go on with delicious suggestions. Pick one or several add a sauce or dip and you have a lovely hostess gift for that holiday party you’ve been invited to. A Christmas mug with a box of hot chocolate or hot apple cider mix goes great with cookies from your kitchen. Whether you bake it or purchase it remember this; a tie or housecoat may get returned but food always gets good reviews and eaten! CHRISTMAS FUDGE

3 cups sugar 3 tbs corn syrup 1 tsp vanilla ¼ cup of each – chopped red, chopped green candied cherries ½ cup chopped pecans 1/3 cup chopped candies pineapple

¼ cup light cream 1 tbs butter (do not use margarine) 1 tsp Almond flavouring ½ cup sliced Brazil nuts

Put sugar, cream, syrup and butter into 3 quart heavy saucepan. Heat on medium low stirring often, until it starts to boil. Boil gently, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking until it reaches soft ball on candy thermometer or until a small spoonful forms a soft ball in cold water. Remove from heat. Remove thermometer. Let stand until crust forms on top but liquid is still warm about 10 minutes. Beat until slightly thickened and a little lighter in colour. Add vanilla and almond flavouring. Beat until it has lost its gloss. Mix in remaining ingredients quickly. Press with greased hands into 8x8 inch pan. Cool. Cut into pieces.

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What he likes about hockey: “It’s really fun.”

What he likes about hockey: “Scoring goals.”

‘Twas the game before Christmas Goalie Dominic Stadnyk and the Grand Forks Border Bruins lost a high scoring affair to the Golden Rockets last Friday by a final of 7-6. The team lost to Beaver Valley by a final of 5-1 the following night and played a road game against the Castlegar Rebels on Tuesday night and will break for Christmas afterwards. The score was not available as of press time.

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SPORTS Tossing teddy bears for a cause

Teddy bears and non-breakable toys were tossed onto the ice at Grand Forks Arena for the Teddy Bear Toy Toss on Friday. All toys were given to the Christmas Hamper Program. Jock Mackay (right) and other volunteers work to gather up the bears and toys.

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Spend the holidays at the rec centre and arena Holiday season is a time of the year when families and friends get GRAND FORKS together and RECREATION reflect on the past year. Grand Forks Recreation (GFREC) would like to offer our best wishes for a great holiday season and to share some smiles and happy times during the holiday season. This is a great time of the year to take the time and have fun. Go sledding, skiing, show shoeing or take a nice walk in the winter air. It is that time of the year when you slow down and take a break from your busy life. The aquatic centre will be open for public swimming from 1 to 5 p.m. daily from Dec. 22 to Jan. 6. Dec. 24 and Dec. 31 will be toonie nights at the pool. It will only cost you $2 to enjoy a relaxing swim, go for a workout or just relax in the hot tub and sauna. The Grand Forks Rotary Club has sponsored the New Year’s Eve Rotary family swim from 1 to 5 p.m. The pool will be packed full of fun for the entire four hours. There will be snacks and

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New Year’s Eve Dance Grand Forks Curling Club Lounge December 31, 2012 9:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. • Doors open at 8:30 p.m. Cost is $30 per couple or $15 per Individual (Includes Midnight Lunch)

Music by Undercover Tickets available at Grand Forks Curling Club, Value Drug Mart, Sears, D & D RV Centre (Christina Lake)

party favors available to help bring in the new year with a blast. *** The Aquatic staff will be having a much-needed rest on Dec 25, 26 and Jan. 1 so the pool will be closed on for these days. *** The arena will also be open for holiday public skating daily from 1:45 to 3:30 p.m. Get your family and friends together and share a memorable time here on the ice. The admission is just $2 for each session. The concession will be open for hot chocolate and snack. We will be offering kids casual hockey from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and adult hockey from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays. The arena will be closed on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. There will be no hockey on Wednesday, Dec. 26. *** GFREC would like to take this time to thank all the businesses and users of the aquatic centre and Grand Forks Arena for a great year and wishing each and everyone a prosperous new year. The staff is looking forward to a great 2013. For details on the aquatic centre public swim and public skating schedule can be viewed in December brochure at www.rdkb.com or give the recreation office a call at 250-442-2202.

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Candlelight Christmas Eve Take time to sing your favourite Christmas carols and listen to the Christmas story Monday, December 24th 7:30 pm at the Gospel Chapel 7048 Donaldson Drive, Grand Forks

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Jack Rush July 21, 1936 – December 12, 2012 Husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend So loved and cherished by all of us. Service on Saturday, December 22, 2012 at 2:00 pm Grand Forks Funeral Home.

Sheila Anne Holoboff (nee Cliffe)

Stumps of white Snow continues to fall in Grand Forks, adding inches to the white fluff already on the ground.

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March 26, 1928 – December 12, 2012 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sheila Holoboff. Sheila was born to Edith and Thornton Ciffe and grew up in New Westminster, B.C. After attending Normal School in Vancouver, Sheila moved to Grand Forks in 1946 to begin her teaching career. It was here that she met and married Peter Holoboff and raised their two daughters. In 1959 Sheila retired from teaching to open their business known today as the Tastie Treat. They operated the business until their retirement, employing three generations of family and many youth in Grand Forks. Sheila enjoyed sharing memories of their many loyal customers, staff and those that she had taught throughout her teaching career. Sheila was predeceased by her husband Peter, her parents, as well as her brothers Jack and Ronald. She is survived by her daughters, Sylvia (John) Jackson of Sparwood, and Evelyn (Gary) Kimmel of Grand Forks; grandchildren Sheri, James (Betty), Murray (Carie), Grant (Katie), Heather (Travis); great-grandchildren Alyson, Dayna, Ashley, Kyle, Kyra, Claire, Paige, and was anxiously awaiting the arrival of another any day. She is also survived by her brotherin-law Lawrence (Marguerite) Holoboff and sister-in-law Jackie Cliffe along with numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements entrusted to Everett Baker of Grand Forks Funeral Home, gffh@shaw.ca.

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Merry Christmas & Season’s Greetings

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Florence Zibin

April 28, 1935 – November 9, 2012 Florence was born April 28,1935 at the village of Sleepy Hollow in Grand Forks B.C. to Tony and Pauline Seminoff. She received her schooling at the Fructova school, learning to read and write in both English and Russian. As a girl Florence was involved in the USCC youth group and choir, and sang in a trio with her sister Nellie and cousin Pauline Seminoff (Shkuratoff). It was at youth and choir that she met John Zibin. After John left for work to the Okanagan and later returned to Sleepy Hollow, Florence was then a young woman and they courted, fell in love and married on May 3, 1952. After their marriage Florence and John set up their own home in Sleepy Hollow and saw the birth of their son Steve in October 1953, daughter Betty in March 1956, and son Johnnie in September 1958. In 1959 the family moved to west Grand Forks in their newly built home where the youngest daughter Shelly was born in November of 1963. Florence spent her time working in the home caring for her family. She also spent many years volunteering with the USCC ladies group, cooking for funerals and various church functions. Besides the everyday duties of the home Florence was involved with the children’s busy schedules, chauffeuring them from their various activities such as hockey, figure skating, baton majorettes, drama, music lessons and rock band practises. When the children were older Florence enjoyed yoga and art lessons where she became very talented at bark painting. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, often cooking with them and sharing her special traditional recipes that had been passed down to her from her ancestors to be carried on for future generations. Grandson Drew learned the art of Borsch making and Baba with pride admitted that he had learned well and that his borsch often rivalled her own. Throughout the years Florence and John enjoyed camping and travelling to various destinations such as Hawaii, Mexico, Jamaica and Cuba. Florence lived at her beloved family home until her peaceful passing at the age of 77, on November 9, 2012. Florence was predeceased by her parents Pauline and Tony Seminoff, precious daughter Shelly and the love of her life, her husband of 60 years John Zibin. Florence is survived by her son Steve and wife Debbie, son John and wife Connie, and daughter Betty Gelter and husband Jeff; her nine grandchildren, Vaneesa, Christa, Justin, Vicki, Audra, Drew, Colleen, Amanda and Quentyn; and great-grandchildren Ethan and Anna. Also surviving Florence is her twin sister Nellie Semenoff, sister Betty Plotnikoff and sister Joyce Osachoff, all of Grand Forks; and many nieces and nephews. Florence was a devoted caring wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who loved her family very much. She was a lifetime member of the USCC. Florence will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Thank you God for accepting her soul into Your Heavenly kingdom. A traditional Doukhobor funeral was held Saturday November 17, 2012, in the chapel at the Grand Forks Funeral Home. J.J. Verigin officiated the service. Burial followed at the Sion Russian Doukhobor cemetery. Grand Forks Funeral was entrusted with the funeral arrangements. The family is deeply appreciative of everyone who telephoned, sent flowers and cards, brought food, visited the home and attended the service and all who travelled from afar. We are also grateful to Everett Baker and staff at the Grand Forks Funeral Home; J.J. Verigin for guidance comfort and exceptional care in officiating at the service; the singers, cooks and Larry Kimoff and Larry Jmaiff for preparing the gravesite. We are truly grateful to all for your love and support at this difficult time. Donations to B.C. Heart and Stroke, Iskra or a charity of choice is appreciated.

Lost Geese at Christmas The story is told of a man who was home alone on a Christmas night. The JOHN SIEMENS author is unknown. A snow storm blew upon this prairie farm while the man sat warm, close to the fireplace when something hit the window. Dressing warmly, the man went outside to see what was the matter. In the swirling snow he could see a flock of geese that had been halted from their journey south. Not able to continue, the geese kept circling looking for some safe place of shelter. The farmer thought about his barn as a safe place for them, so he opened up the barn door. But the geese kept circling around. Then he

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In Loving Memory Of

Fred Danshin

Born September 19, 1931 at Grand Forks, B.C. Passed Away December 10, 2012 at Grand Forks, B.C. Fred is survived by daughter Vicky Miller, son Danny Danshin, daughter Marcella Danshin, and grandchildren Andrew and Ben Miller. A small graveside service for family and friends was held Friday, December 14, 2012 at the USCC Sion Doukhobor Cemetery Grand Forks, B.C. Arrangements entrusted to Deborah Baker of Grand Forks Funeral Home.

Bernice Bullock (previous Soroka)

Bernice Bullock (previous Soroka) passed away on December 16, 2012 at the age of 75. Survived by her son Grant (Aileen) Soroka and grandsons Jeremy and Alexander, and her daughter Karen. Bernice is also survived by her brother Gerald and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Sadly predeceased by her first husband Steve Soroka (1999) and her second husband Ron Bullock (2005), her parents Albert and Ida Sampert and her brother Bernard (2011). A Celebration of Bernice’s life will be held on Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, B.C. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Central Okanagan Hospice Association – Hospice House, 2035 Ethel Street, Kelowna, B.C, V1Y 2Z6. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiti.ng www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.

spread crumbs of bread making a path to the barn door. But that did not attract the geese either. Suddenly he remembered his own goose in the barn and brought him out, carrying him in a wide circle around the barn. Then the farmer let his goose go. The goose immediately flew directly to the barn door and went inside. Now the flying flock of geese, one by one flew into the barn door as well. The farmer was amazed and happy that the flock of geese was safe until the storm was over. The farmer thought about what had happened to him before the storm began. His family had gone to the Christmas pageant at the country church. He had refused to go saying that it was ridiculous that God had sent his son to earth so long ago. Maybe what happened to him this night was a picture of humanity lost in the storm of life because of our own sins. God was seeking to bring us to safety but we just could not see any way out of the storm. So God sent his son to become just like us so that we could follow him to victory over our sins and find freedom. Overcome with this truth the farmer knelt there in his barn surrounded by the geese and prayed to God above putting his trust in the Christ who left heaven to come to us, to save us from our sins and give us peace with God and with our fellow man. There he felt what Jesus said, “If the son shall make you free, you shall be free indeed!” – John Siemens is pastor of Grand Forks’ First Baptist Church

Edward Hartz Hartz, Edward (Dec. 18, 1936 – Sep. 12, 2012) is missed greatly by his family and friends. On October 12, his ashes were interned with those of his beloved wife Jean (2005). Ed and Jean Hartz moved to Grand Forks for their retirement. They loved this beautiful city and its mild weather. And later, when the time came, they chose Evergreen Cemetery for their ﬁnal resting place. We would like to thank the many people who were so kind to Ed and Jean, especially those who were compassionate and supportive of them in these last years.

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Seasonal Truck Drivers Needed EMCON SERVICES INC., Road and Bridge Maintenance Contractor in the Grand Forks, Greenwood, Rock Creek, and Midway Areas are looking for professional drivers for part time employment for the upcoming winter season. Qualiﬁcations for these positions are: • BC driver’s license (minimum Class 3/Air) • Proven on highway trucking experience • Experience driving tandem axle vehicles and experience on a variety of transmissions including 13 speed. Qualiﬁed applicants are invited to submit application along with a photocopy of driver’s license, a driver’s abstract and references to substantiate driving experience to:

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THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF GRAND FORKS DEPUTY CORPORATE SECRETARY (Exempt) The City of Grand Forks invites applications for the following position: Deputy Corporate Secretary – (Exempt) A permanent, full-time position (40 hours per week) reporting to the Corporate Officer, which provides administrative support to the Chief Administrative Officer and the Corporate Officer. The incumbent is responsible for providing executive level secretarial and administrative assistance, and is required to have exceptional skills with respect to handling administrative details and exercising excellent judgement in dealing with appropriate protocols. The incumbent is required to exercise courtesy, tact and diplomacy in handling confidential, non-routine information with the Mayor and Council, staff and the general public. The position can include frequent pressures of deadlines, a high work volume, and a high degree of attention to detail and mental concentration. The Incumbent will be responsible for proving excellence in customer service in providing assistance to community groups and their events. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Post secondary education in a related field. 2. Excellent interpersonal skills – must tactfully and professionally deal with various levels of government officials, members of the public and fellow employees. 3. Experience in public sector corporate administration, preferably in the municipal sector, is desirable. 4. Proficient computer skills and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office. 5. Excellent oral and written communication skills are necessary – ability to prepare reports, minutes and correspondence. Rate of Pay: $55,000 + per year depending on experience. Employee will be required to enter into an employment contract, setting out details of pay, vacation and benefits entitlements. The City of Grand Forks thanks, in advance, those who have applied for this position. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted. For further information regarding this job description, please refer to: http://www.city.grandforks.bc.ca/index.php/city-hall/job-opportunities/ Please submit resume with cover letter via email or in person, by 4:00 p.m., December 21st, 2012 to: Chief Administrative Officer City of Grand Forks 7217 4th Street Grand Forks VOH 1HO Email: dallin@grandforks.ca

Emcon Services Inc. Position Available Certiﬁed H/D Mechanic for the Castlegar/Trail Area to start immediately. Good fabricating & welding skills given preference. For information on qualiﬁcations and applications email Holly Borisenkoff hborisenkoff@emconservices.ca

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Seeking Community Liaison On Call Position - Opportunity to Become PT/FT The primary goal of this position is to restore, maintain and enhance the community inclusion of individuals with intellectual disabilities to live more independently and participate more fully in their communities. If you think you may be interested or would like more information about careers in the community living ﬁeld please contact us at 250-442-3335 ext. 201. Consideration given to appliciants who may not meet all requirements. See full job description online at www.boundarycf.com/jobs Email resumes to employment@svcsgrandforks.com

Reporter / Photographer Grand Forks Gazette Location: Grand Forks, B.C. The Grand Forks Gazette, a weekly newspaper in southeastern B.C. with a circulation of over 2,500, has an opening for a reporter/photographer in its busy twoperson newsroom. Applicants will have a keen sense for news and be motivated to generate story ideas, and be able to write scintillating stories that keep readers’ interest. The Grand Forks Gazette is a Black Press publication. As the largest independently owned newspaper company in Canada, with more than 150 titles in print and online, Black Press has operations in British Columbia, Alberta, Washington, Hawaii, California and Ohio. We offer a competitive salary and beneﬁts package, and opportunity for advancement within the chain. The Grand Forks Gazette is based in Grand Forks, B.C., a city nestled in between Osoyoos and Castlegar. News coverage extends east to Christina Lake. Qualiﬁcations • A post-secondary journalism diploma or degree or equivalent experience • A valid driver’s licence and reliable vehicle • A digital camera • Experience with Adobe Photoshop and InDesign • Excellent computer skills • Excellent photography skills • Excellent writing and interviewing skills • Available to cover evening and weekend events on an as-needed basis • Comfortable covering a wide variety of topics • Team-oriented and able to take direction well • Versed in social media, such as Twitter, Facebook and Flickr Interested candidates should send cover letter, resumé, writing and photography samples to: Karl Yu, Editor Grand Forks Gazette P.O. Box 700, Grand Forks, B.C. V0H 1H0 Or email: editor@grandforksgazette.ca Web: www.grandforksgazette.ca

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HOME SHARE PROVIDER The Kootenay Society for Community Living supports individuals with developmental disabilities and/or spectrum disorders. We currently have opening for Home Share Providers to share their home and provide support to individuals in the West Kootenay.Your qualifications include experience working with individuals with development disabilities and the desire to provide a safe and welcoming home that offers individuals the opportunity for inclusion. For more details please visit our website at www.ksclcastlegar.net. To apply, please forward your resume either by email to bgoolieffkscl@telus.net or by fax 250-365-5679

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The Kootenay Society for Community Living seeks a permanent full-time Customized Employment Coordinator to work in the West Kootenay. Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Customized Employment Coordinator provides customized employment services for persons with development disabilities and/or other spectrum disorders with an 80% target placement rate. For more details please visit our website at www.ksclcastlegar.net. To apply please either email your resume to bgooliefkscl@telus.net or fax to 250-365-5679 This posting closes on December 10, 2012

Labourers COMPANY in Christina Lake is looking for a labourer and /or a carpentry apprentice, full time, year round, able to do construction work and willing to learn. Please contact Dan or Jan at 250-447-9333 or 1866-766-9333 or email your resume to clvr@live.com

Misc Services

required immediately for busy shop. Send resume & cover letter to Box 610, Grand Forks, BC, V0H-1H0, or drop off at Community Futures or e-mail tomkat4@telus.net.

Services

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Handypersons On Time handy man service for all your renovations/repairs. Call Brent 250-442-2388

Home Repairs Basement to Attic, if it needs to be fixed, call Lew. 250-4428682.

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Firewood: logging truck load. 250-442-5894, cell 250-4427176.

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1/2 PRICE Newspaper roll ends. Grand Forks Gazette office. Good for many uses. 2 pairs new snowshoes. $100 per pair. 250-442-0610. Claw Foot bath tub, complete. $250/obo. 250-445-6388.

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Features of the Week 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH LOW MAINTENANCE HOME. Upgraded to as new. New heated tile ﬂoors, new kitchen, new paint, new paving stone deck, new top quality privacy fence in back yard. 2 car carport. Top quality updates throughout. Priced well below replacement cost. Shows very well.

Merchandise for Sale

Real Estate

Rentals

Misc. for Sale

Mobile Homes & Parks

Mobile Homes & Pads

Under a $100,000, duplex lot, near Hutton School/hospital, Extra Foods, comes with free 1,200sq ft mobile, senor taxes $100 year. $82,900. 250-4427130. after 6pm. 3010 1st Rd.

Grand Forks: 3 bdrm mobile home, F/S, gas, cent/air, laundry hookup, No smokers OR pets. Suited for 1-2 quiet responsible adults. Ref required 250-442-8289

4 rims-17”, 6/hole, $200obo. Trailer hitch w/wiring harness, $100obo. 250-442-2544.

Enviro G-40 freestanding gas fireplace. $2,500 new, light use. $950. 250-442-3035.

Yamaha Keyboard- PSR47. Casio Keyboard-T36. Scandalli Accordion, Gray Tiger Eye, made in Italy. Alabama banjo. Savannah mandolin. Yamaha trumpet. Takamine G Series 12 string. Montana 6 string. Celebrity 6 string. 3/4 Festival 6 string. 1950 Silvertone with original alligator case (very rare). 7 Electric guitars from $100 to $1,200, various makes and models. Gibson amp, 4/10’s, 100 watt, 2 channel, very rare. Grant amp, Solid State, 3 individual jacks for organ, accordion or guitar. Call John at 250-442-8081.

GE electric dryer, $100 obo. 250-442-3198.

Misc. Wanted

GREAT GIFT IDEA! ChillSpot is The COOLEST Dog Bed-A new and innovative, thermodynamically cooled dog bed, that enhances the cool tile surfaces our pets rely on during the warm weather months. Use promo code COOLGIFT For 10 % off! www.chillspot.biz

We buy gold! Rings, chains, bracelets, etc. Cash paid by value (weight and karat). Even broken jewelry and scrap gold. Picture ID required. Grand Forks Pawnshop, 225 Central. 250-442-5552. If you don’t need them anymore, I’m looking to buy some router bits, at a reasonable price. 1/4” & 1/2”. Also Hole saws. 250-442-3397. Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 250-863-3082 in Town

4 studded 12 inch tires, mounted on Sprint rims. $100. 250-442-0242. Arctic Cat snowmobile suit, two piece, XLG, Gortex pants, Sorel boots size 11, excellent condition. 250-442-3060. Brand new, 4 B.F. Goodrich winter slalom tires on 16 in GMC/Chevy 6 stud factory mags, $1,000. 250-442-2212.

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

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in central Grand Forks. Full basement, ﬁnished. Very high quality recent upgrades including new appliances. Central air conditioning, inground sprinklers. Walk to all amenities and recreation. Great price. Must see.

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Real Estate

Snow Blower. 27inch, 9hp self propelled. Electric start. 6 spd, fwd, 2 reverse. Low hours. $650. 250-442-4050

$239,000 MLS# K212329

Pete Vanjoff 442-7415 272 Central Ave. Grand Forks, BC

STEEL BUILDINGS /metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 or online: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

Houses For Sale

250-442-2711 Toll free: 1-800-567-3199 www.grandforksrealestate.ca

“Ask us about the limited time offer for up to $10,000 in tax credits available for 1st time home buyers and seniors on new homes”

Homes for Rent

20 ACRES FREE! Buy 40-Get 60 acres. $0-Down, $168/mo. Money Back Guarantee. NO CREDIT CHECKS. Beautiful Views. Roads/Surveyed. Neaer El Paso, Texas. Call 1800-843-7537. www.sunsetranches.com

CHRISTINA Lake 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, new contemporary lakefront home, fully furnished, NS/NP, $850/mth plus utilities, available Jan 1, 2013. Please call 250-447-9333 or 250-442-6334. Grand Forks: 2 bdrm, nice clean ground floor suite, N/S, N/P, close to Hutton School. Avail Dec 15th. $700 month includes util. Ref req. 250-5090488, 250-442-3155, contact or leave msg. Grand Forks: 3 bdrm, 2 bath $950m /+utils, Lg fenced yard, N/S. Jan 1. 250-442-0554 Grand Forks 3 bedroom w/ 1 1/2 bath. SxS duplex w/big yard. N/S, N/P. Ref. required. 250-442-2276/250-442-6800. Grand Forks 4 bdrm + loft, 2 1/2 bath, 2,100 sq ft, 2 patios, front porch, fenced 1/4 acre, steps to the river, private, lots of parking, N/S, one small pet ok, $1,100/m + utils and pet deposit. Avail Jan 15, 13. 250-442-0204 Greenwood 3bdrm, 1.5 bath, fenced yard, sm greenhouse, sm shed, sm pet negotiable. $750/m every month. 604-9510533. MODERN 2br, T/house in Greenwood. Large private fenced yard, carport & storage locker. Age 45+ allows one small pet. Includes snow removal, garbage, lawn maint, etc. Will consider lease option. Call Gord 604-826-8384 Avail. Jan 1.

Rentals

Music & more. Equipment & supplies. Guitars, strings, cello double bass, flute, drums. Hawk Shop. 7480 4th St. 250442-5111.

Apt/Condos for Sale Grand Forks. Priced well below market value, 940 sq ft, 2bdrm, 2 bath, laundry, 4 appy’s. Complex is 55 or older, elevator. 250-447-9591.

Houses For Sale Grand Forks 4 bdrm/3 bath. $259,900. Valmar, updated & MOTIVATED. 250-442-6688

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Other Areas

Apt/Condo for Rent 3 bdrm condo with 2 full bath, available now. RR. NP. Phone 250-442-2276 / 250-442-6800. Grand Forks: 1 bdrm, downtown w/elevator,A/C, in suit laundry. Mature adult. Small pet upon approval.N/S, ref req. $700 mo & utilities. 250-4420952 or 250-442-5984. Grand Forks: 2 bdrm. N/P RR. Across from Legion 250442-2276 / 250-442-6800.

Commercial/ Industrial

Musical Instruments

Limited Release for Christmas - West Kootenay Boundary Country regional pictorial map poster by renowned artist Jean Louis Rheault. $25 + HST. Available at the Nelson, Trail & Castlegar Visitor Centres & Gallery 2 in Grand Forks

Rentals

Grand Forks: 1,000 sq ft. commercial office space next to the Gazette on Riverside Dr. 780-723-2297. Grand Forks: NEW OWNERSHIP. 3 commercial spaces, in town (Black Knight building) & 1 on hwy. Available now. 250442-2599 / 250-443-1599.

Misc for Rent

Ofﬁce/Retail

Downtown Nelson Ofﬁces 3 sunny nicely decorated rooms + reception area, avail Jan 1st rent negotiable 250-352-2491.

Property Management Rentals

Grand Forks: Lg unique 1 bdrm apt, 5 app’s, dwntwn, $800 utils inc. 2 bdrm Apt $750 utils inc. 1 bdrm apt utils inc $650. 2 bdrm, 2 bath furnished home on river $750. 3 bdrm, 2 bath home, 2 car garage private rural setting, $1,050. 3 bdrm home, fenced yard, new natural gas furnace, $900, long term. 2 bdrm house, 5 app’s, lg fenced yard $750. COMMERCIAL & OFFICE SPACE. Terms negotiable. Greenwood: 1 bdrm home, 4 appl’s $550. 3 bdrm home, 4 appl’s $750. Christina Lake: 3 bdrm furnished home avail to June 30/13, $850. N/S, N/P, References. Ken: 250-442-2632 ken.dodds@yahoo.ca Grand Forks Realty Ltd.

Suites, Upper

Grand Forks: 1,000 sq ft, 1 bdrm, large deck,10 min to town. N/S, N/P, utils incl, $650 month. 250-442-0026.

Townhouses

Abbeyﬁeld Centennial House is now taking applications from seniors for its waiting list. Meals, util & cable all included. $1,300. Call 250-442-2223.

Christina Lake 200 sq ft office space avail at Christina Lake Community Hall. $350/mo (inc cable & utils). 250-447-6464.

3 Bdrm, 1.5 bath, 5 appl., Recently renovated, fully fenced, end unit. Rent $900 mo + Util. 1/2 mo deposit required, references. Pets lets talk! Avail, Jan 1/13 Call 250-443-3123

Houses For Sale

Property Management Services Owners and Prospective Tenants Call

Ken Dodds 250-442-2632

WOW! GREAT NEW PRICE. Lots of house with 3 bd. 2 baths, large corner lot, garage/ shop & all just steps from the hospital & close to schools, recreation & shopping. A must see at the asking price of $209,000. MLS# K216512

EXEPTIONAL VIEW ACREAGE! 26 plus acres, 3 bedroom home plus 2 bedroom double wide which could house extened family or serve as a mortgage helper. $389,000. Perfect for hobby farming or critters. MLS# K202824

ADULT COMMUNITY LIVING 925 sq. ft. Modular home in just like new condition. 2 bdrms, ensuite plus main bath, Walk in closet, central air and much more. C/W 5 appliances. $129,900. MLS# K206271

THE ‘DOLL HOUSE’ IS FOR SALE!!! Clean, cozy and cute 552 sq. ft, 1 bedroom cottage on a corner 100’ x 105’ lot at Greenwood, BC. New kitchen cabinets; new sheet roc; new bath and thermal windows. The perfect little home for retirees, snowbirds, a single person and/or an investment. $77,900. MLS# K216517

WHY PAY RENT, the mortgage payment is cheaper than renting. This one bedroom condo is located approximately 3 blocks walk from all amenities of the downtown core. Pets are allowed with some restrictions, no age restriction. And imagine no yard work. $89,900. MLS# K213052

CLEAN, AND BRIGHT! 2 bdrm mftd home on double lot. Mountain view and a few blocks to the beach. $164,900. MLS# K203487

3 BEDROOM HOME, WITH LARGE SHOP on .5 acre in city limits! $209,000. MLS# K214475

EASY ACCESS to this ground ﬂoor, open ﬂoor plan 2 BR 2 BA condo. Large ensuite with step in shower. Just a short walk to downtown shopping. $175,000. MLS# K205803

GREAT LAKEVIEW AT CHRISTINA LAKE. And great new price ! 2 Block walk to the lake and provincial park beach. 3 Bedroom 3 bath home. Guest suite with separate entrance. Great large covered deck overlooking the lake, perfect for entertaining. Central air. Great kitchen. Master suite with ensuite and walk-in. $229,000. MLS# K215817

HORSE SENSE, ALMOST 8 ACRES OF FLAT, rail fenced and Xfenced property, tack shed, foaling barn, large barn all with electricity and metal roofs. House has a two bedroom suite , three bedrooms on main, 3 bathrooms, RV storage. Priced UNDER appraised value. MLS# K214886

HOME AND LAND FOR LESS THAN A NEW TRUCK. Build some equity for your retirement. Perfect opportunity for the ﬁrst time buyer or investor. Bring an offer to your REALTOR® today. $79,000. MLS# K211606

DO NOT MISS OUT ON THIS GOOD DEAL This modular home is located in adult park. Recently updated with laminate ﬂooring, paint, light ﬁxtures and kitchen upgrades. Do not miss out on the good deal. $92,000. MLS# 217307

FOR LIMITED TIME $10,000 TAX CREDIT! 1st time home owners, $10,000 tax credit until March 31st, 2013. Concrete drive, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, hardwood and tile ﬂoors, stainless appliances, many extras. $320,000. MLS# K210125

REDUCED BY $30,000!! A Must See! A Rancher beautifully reﬁnished inside. New Kitchen. New Bath. New Paint Flooring throughout. Ready to move in today. $219,900. MLS# K210484

LOTS OF POSSIBILITIES on this large corner lot in downtown Grand Forks. Spacious two storey heritage home awaits your imagination. Only $175,000. MLS# K214508

REDUCED AGAIN! This is the best priced house in town! 2 bedroom 1 bath close to schools , shopping and park. Why rent when you could own?? $74,000. MLS# K213657

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Pat Ballard 250-442-7616

Gayle Holmes 250-442-7516

Aaron Anthony 250-584-4663

Gary Smith 250-443-1256

Ingrid Mathison 250-442-3425

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Grand Forks: 3 bdrm townhouse, 6 app’s, sm balcony, N/P, N/S, near arena. $800 month includes utils. Available Jan 1st. 250-365-7231.

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98 Dodge 3/4, 4x4, 5.9, 5sp. $4,195.00. 250-442-7181

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1983 GMC S15 4x4 w/canopy, extra cab, 5 spd, 2.8L., runs good, for quick sale. $1,000. 250-442-2010.

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1992 Ford Ranger 2WD , runs but needs rear end, w/canopy. 250-442-2578.

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Recreational/Sale 20 ft motor home. Sleeps 6. Must sell. $1,200. After 6pm. 250-442-7130.

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THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF GRAND FORKS NOTICE OF YEAR 2013 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETINGS In accordance with Section 127 of the Community Charter, please take notice that the following is a listing of scheduled Regular Meetings of Council for the City of Grand Forks for the Year 2013. Monday January 14, 2013 Monday January 28, 2013 Monday February 4, 2013 Monday February 18, 2013 Monday March 4, 2013 Monday March 18, 2013 Tuesday April 2, 2013 Monday April 15, 2013 Monday May 6, 2013 Tuesday May 21, 2013 Monday June 10, 2013 Monday June 24, 2013

Monday, July 22, 2013 Monday August 19, 2013 Monday September 9, 2013 Monday September 30, 2013 Tuesday October 15, 2013 Monday October 28, 2013 Tuesday November 12, 2013 Monday November 25, 2013 Monday December 16, 2013

Please note there is only one Regular Meeting in the months of July, August & December. All Regular Meetings of Council are held in Council Chambers at City Hall, beginning at 7:00 p.m., unless otherwise advertised. Following is a listing of scheduled Primary Committee Meetings of Council for the City of Grand Forks for the year 2013. Primary Committee Meetings are scheduled to follow the Regular Meeting of Council. Monday January 28, 2013 Monday February 18, 2013 Monday March 18, 2013 Monday April 15, 2013 Tuesday May 21, 2013 Monday June 24, 2013

Monday July 22, 2013 Monday August 19, 2013 Monday September 30, 2013 Monday October 28, 2013 Monday November 25, 2013 Monday December 16, 2013

Dated this 6th day of December, 2012 Diane Heinrich Corporate Ofﬁcer

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LETTERS TO SANTA

Wishing you much Love in your Home & Peace in your World ...from our home to yours Ken Dodds 250-442-2632

May Peace be your Gift at Christmas & your Blessing all year through! Season’s Greetings from Patti, Steve and the staff at

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THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF GRAND FORKS

Wishes you a wonderful New Year ﬁlled with Abundance, Joy and Treasured Moments.... May 2013 be your best year yet.

Peace on earth! Best wishes for a safe & Happy Holiday Season !

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Remember to shop locally!

Adam, Hutton ELEMENTARY

Dear Santa, My wish is an ipod. Santa, please bring me that present. To Santa, from Gabriel Tomashewsky. I also like Jake and the Neverland Pirates. Merry Christmas. Fly careful. *** Dear Santa My favorite winter memory is building a snowman with my friend Gregory. For Christmas, could you please bring me a GT snowracer, a map of Colville, a teddy bear, a helmut for when I am 14 and a snuggle bunny? Love Holden 4 years Sunshine Valley Little People’s Preschool *** Dear Santa My wis for Hutton is no. bullies My wish for Grand forks is a happy Christmas for everyone and Lot of snow for Christmas. My wish for the world is for clean water. Love Mina *** Dear Santa, my wish for Hutton is that no Bullies will Fight. my wish for Grand Forks is that there will Be Love. My wish for the world is that there will Be Food for all. Love Caidy *** Dear Santa, My wish for Hutton is to have no Bullies. My wish for Grand Forks is to have a roller coaster My wish for the world is to have Peace. Love Jack *** Dear Santa, My wish for Hutton is for no bullies My wish for Grand Forks is that the Deer wouldn’t eat the Plants. My wish for the world is Food for all. Love Hunter *** Dear Santa, I hope that everybody has food. I hope that all the peple in Grand Forks have Friends.

Grand Forks Bottle Depot Holiday Hours SUNDAY

CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED

MONDAY

16 23 30

OPEN 10-2

CLOSED CLOSED

TUESDAY

17 24 31

OPEN 10-2

CLOSED JANUARY

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WEDNESDAY

18 25 1

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THURSDAY

I hope that the whole world has Peace. Love Zac *** Dear Santa, My wish fer Hutton is no Bullies. My wish for Grand Forks is For a roller coaster. My wish for the world is for people to listen. Love Jaeden *** Dear Santa My wish for Hutton is some Peace. My wish for Grand Forks is for Lots of Snow. My wish for The world is no bullies Love Kylee *** Dear santa My wish for Hutton is to keep us safe. My wish for Grand Forks that we will have no Bullies My wish for the World is we have food From Makenna *** Dear Santa, My wish for Hutton is a bigger gym. My wish for Grand Forks is that everyone has food for lunch. My wish for the world is peace every where. Merry Christmas Love Emily

Anna, Perley Elementary

*** Dear Santa, My wish for Hutton is more slides. My wish for Grand Forks is the boys and girls have more play grounds My wish for the world has more Food Love Kalina *** Dear Santa My wish for Hutton is that there will be no bullies. My wish for Grand Forks that there will Be Peace. My wish for the World to Love each other Love Kate. Merry Christmas *** Dear Santa, My Wish for Hutton I Want Hutton School to Have No Bullies. My Wish for Grand Fork is be more peaceful. My Wish for the World more food. 7816 Donaldson Dr. 250-442-2523 FRIDAY

SATURDAY

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Love Sienna Xoxo

*** Dear Santa My wish for Hutton is for everyone to be kind. My wish for Grand Forks is no Bullies. My wish for the world is Peace. Love Briget Xoxoxoxo *** Dear Santa, My Wish for Hutton is No Bullies. My Wish for Grand Forks is for everyone to be Kind. My Wish for the World is Peace. Have a Good Flight Love Kaitlyn *** Dear Santa I Want the Furby I Want the World to have More toys. I Wish Kids out Hutton continue to be Kind to each other. I wish that there are no fires in Grand Forks. Love Ayla *** Dear Santa My Wish for Hutton is for no Bullies My Wish for Grand Forks is for Peace and Joy for everyone Merry Christmas Love Mya *** Dear Santa My wish for Hutton is no Bullies. My wish for Grand Forks smooth roads. My wish for the world is no earthquakes and tornados Love Daniel *** Dear Santa, My wish for Hutton is for kindness for all. My wish for Grand Forks is no bullies. My wish for the world is for everyone to be safe. Love Kyler *** Dear Santa. My wish for Hutten is no bullies. My wish for Grand Forks is a house for every one. My wish for the world is for everyone to be kind to the earth and everything. Love Corbin

Damon, Christina Lake Elementary

Merry Christmas May the new year bring you health & happiness

Shen Nong

Traditional Chinese Medicine 7487 2nd Street, Grand Forks 250-442-5802

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LETTERS TO SANTA Dear Santa, My wish for Hutton is for no Bullies. My wish for Grand Forks is for everyone to have someone to play with. My wish for the world is food for everyone. Love Aiden *** Dear Santa, My wish for Hutton is for kids to get along. My wish for Grand Forks is for people to share. My wish for the world is for more trees so peole can breathe. Merry Christmas Love Ben *** Hi Santa, I’d like an iphone like my dad has, maybe some big, big work gloves for when I get bigger to work please. I’ve been really good and would also like a bow and arrow, my sister Hanna and I will leave you and your reindeer treats, ok? Love Gage Kiselbach age 3.5 *** Dear Santa, Ples can i Ples have nemoki flipbacrasr? Santa can I Please have an air howk ehlicopte? Santa can I Pleae have an? Santa Can I Please have a oeg Love Logan *** Dear Santaclaus I like you santa. Can you pleae bring me 30 dollars? Can you please bring me 10 DS games? Bring me a pooping dear toy. Can I please have 2 bay wheels and destoyer dome. From Weston *** Dear Santa, Santa Claus do you ever get to g’on vacation? I hope you have a good christmas! Santa. Could I have a stack of DS games please? How many reindeer. How you have? Kohei Love

***

Dear Santa, Santa how many reindeer do you have? What are their names. Is there a lot of snow at the North Pole? how are you doing Santa Claus and Mrs Claus how big is your house Can my dog have a warm coat can I have a stuffy horse my mom woald Like a new Pony Tail thank you xoxoxox Xoxoxoxoxoxxoxox Xoxoxoxoxoxxoxoxo Love Tate *** Dear Santa Claus How are your days going? Did you go on a vacation? Cann I have a bird Ples. Thanck you love Sarah *** Dear Santa, How many elfs do you have? Can I have starlanders please? What is your favourite cookie? Can I have some goo please? Thank you Sata. Can I have a tarantule? Love Owen *** Dear Santa. Is there a lot of snow at the north Pole? How are your day going? Can you bring me a monster high doll? From Julie *** Dear Santa and Misis Klos how are you I want A Furby I wot A snow globe. I want A sparkly cat I wont A sparkly dog I want A cat kit Love Alicia *** Dear Santa, Santa you are nice. Could I please have a Barbie house please and a MP3 Player? I Love you Santa from Jordyn *** Dear Santa, Do you have a nice home? Did you have a good Vacanon Does it snow in the North Pole? So Please can i have a monster high Nefera Denial Doll and two pairs of gloves Thank you Love Rachael

***

Dear Santa, How was your Chrismas? how many elves do you have? Can I please have a gum ball machine and a Pokemon Card tin? thank you from Mathis *** Dear Santa, How are you doing? I heard your robe is as red as the flowers in the summer. Me and Kristopher are doing fine. I would like a furby for Christmas. Do you make dog treats? If you do can you make two for my dogs? Do you like chocolate chip cookies. If you do not I promise I will get you a different kind of cookies Oh can you get me a blue furby love Amanda *** Dear Santa Do you like candy canes and ice cream? Can I have a DS Please? thank You Xoxoxx Jordan *** Dear Santa How are you? I hope you are not sick for Christmas. I like you Santa. Can I Please have a Ken Doll? Please Santa. thank you Santa. Love Paige *** Dear Santa Do you have a nice home? I like Play with my toys. Do you have a Mmonster High Doll Please? Love Marissa *** Dear Santa, How many reindeer do you Have? Can you Please Bring a Furby? and a Halo Sat and a surprise? Love Garrett Xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxooxoxxo *** Dear Santa, I got you yummie cookies. They are oreos and milk. What is your favourite kind of cookies? Can I Please have a BeBe gun and a Xbox360? From Lincoln

Season’s Greetings from Grand Forks

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Hope Your

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LETTERS TO SANTA

SEASON’S GREETINGS to all my valued customers

May your New Year “Blossom” with Endless Possiblities

AVALON GARDENS 250-444-0144 • 3865 Moore Rd.

I would like to wish all my clients a

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year Thank you for your patronage Gayle at

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To All Our Valued Customers May the Spirit of the Season Fill your Hearts with Happiness And Joy!

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May you all be warm in your beds, while visions of Sugar Plums dance in your head! MERRY CHRISTMAS TO MY VALUED CUSTOMERS

Mrs. B&B Bakery

250-442-2304 - Call & I’ll deliver!

Asia, Perley Elementary

*** Dear Santa How are you? How many Reindeer? Do You Hove? 8 Reindeer? Can I please have a Dress? Can I have please have a video camera? I love you. love Dylan *** Dear Santa How many elves do you have For Christmas I would like a scary skeleton And two sets of Ninja Lego? Thank you! Love Jayden *** Dear Santa, You Are very nice Santa Because you give Presents. I woud like a ninja lego And a big pack of lego and a Xbox360. Do you know I live In a new house now? From Draven *** Dear santa Do you have any toy’s ready for the children? How many elves do you have? can I please have a barby Alice doll that can eat food. Xoxoxo Love Ava *** Dear Santa, Make sure you and Mrs claus rest Please. May I Please have a DSI that is water proof pelase? And a game colled Sonic Please. Love Isaiah *** Dear Santa, How many elves do you have? I would like Nintendo DS 3D for Xmas. My Mom wants a good boy. For Xmas my Dad also wants a good boy for Xmas.

Season’s Greetings Thank you to all my clients in Grand Forks, Greenwood and Midway

Barry Poppenheim Cell: 250-449-8276

Wyatt wants a Lego set. Lance wants a baby toy. For Grand Forks, I want love. For the world, I want peace, not war. Love from Joshua Bryant Age 6 xxxooo *** Dear Santa I Love you I all sow Love yor elfs. Ievin like all uv the prezits. I Love my presents. My friend Wosto Bay blades I Like you. You are awesome you can make a 1000 presents and those presents are awesome. From Rylee *** Dear santa I hope You have a good trip. I Want a mas, lego, police station. Cole *** Dear Santa I wish you are my Dad you are so nice. I hope I get a toy Santa toy I love you. Ho ho ho Santa How is Mr’s clos and rodof? I wot a dol too. Santa ckrismis is the Best I will Lev coces and milk. Hi Mr’s clos Love Caprice your friend

Aysia, Hutton Elementary

*** Dear Santa I Hop you Have a fun tim delivering the presins. I would want ps leap over with You. My mom wants a noo rice cookor I wot a longer sleep over with malachi. My sister wood like a new BrBe doll. I wood like a pack of Pokemon My brother wants a CD Morgan *** Dear Santa Are you ok Santa? I wod like a Pisses and The Post Sirt Move for Christmas. I wish the reindeer Some treats for Christmas. My Mom needs

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Closed until the 29th of January 2013

Your Mobile In-Home Decorating Service 250-442-0826

a Bedroom for christmas. My Dad needs a backpack too for Chrismas. My cat needs cat food. From Kassy *** Dear Santa I luve you Santa I would like a whole Bunsh of lego and I like star wrs wii game. Malachi *** Dear Santa Can I have a deer please I hope your reindeer are good for your ridge. I want the cards to go a way because they are bad for the Earth. Fairyn *** Dear Santa, I hope you have a good Chrismis. I Love You. I hope You have funn. I want a K chrl monstr truc. I want 1000 PiPes Boxis. I want Bay Blades. I hope you elfs Be good. I hope my Brulrs have a good Chrims and have funn I wil give my brothers a Penny. Jayden *** Dear Santa, I love Santa. I will like a cat. I will like a pack of Pokemon. I will like a dog. I will like a tay Dayr Aiden *** Dear Santa I love you You are the gratist man. I have a Pokymon I wish I could have a monster truck. Daniel *** Dear Santa Can I have a loos for Bay Blades pleas. I wil give you a pene. I wil give some Bay Blades or other Pepl. Jack *** Dear Santa I Love you Santa I hop you have a good trip. I want a Furbie. From Natalie *** Dear Santa I love you Merry Christmas hope you have a good trip Can I have a Present Elizabeth *** Dear Santa, Can you please Bring me a helicopter. It is good we Have the sun. I want a cop truck. Tanner

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Best wishes

to all for a Peaceful and Prosperous 2013

Grace McGregor RDKB Area C

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LETTERS TO SANTA *** Dear Santa I love you I can see you Can I go a goll. I wot a Prezins. I love to heve a dire. I hope you have a good trip. ***

Mystique, Christina Lake Elementary

Dear Santa I hope the children get wot thay wont May I Ples have a Zoo Zoo Pet How is Mrs Klos dowing Merry Christmas I will leave trets for you and Karits for the rander. Samantha *** Dear Santa, Your raindear rock Because they can Fly. You rock Because you can do magic. Your Elfs rock Because they cold make Lots of toys. For cristmas I want a Furby and a monster high Doll. You Live in a icey planite on the icey planite the North Pole is ther in your House you Have a clock Anika *** Dear Santa I hope you have a good trip cros the wrol. I hop it is Fun trip across the world. I want a Present that is a Justin Beber necklace that is a rainbow. Kaityln *** Dear Santa, You are rile nice. The erth ned food. My mom neds food. Can i have 40 Pokemon. Can i have a stuff reindeer grle. Can my mom have a baby? Maddy *** Dear Santa I love Santa I hope you have a good trip. Mae I have a trasfomre Ples mae I have 1000 Pocemons Ples can the Wrld have food From Logan *** Dear Santa I love Santa. I will like a deer, I will like fairy dust I will like a toy candy cane. I will like a pack of Pokemons. You rock! I will like a pet. Aleena

Have a Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year from Markus and Tom

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May your Christmas be filled with joy, contentment and the love of family. Many thanks for your support and encouragement. We look forward to serving you in 2013!

Alexandra

Dear Santa, My wish is an ipod. Santa, please bring me that present. I also like Jake and the Neverland Pirates. Merry Christmas. Fly careful. To Santa, from Gabriel Tomashewsky *** Dear Santa, I would like Some New Dolls that Come with a house and furniture and doll clothes. I think I’ve been good all year except when me and my brother fight. A leap from pad would make a good gift xxo From Isabella Tomashewsky *** Dear Santa I want a action figure. I want dinosaurs. Thats all the things I want. Khobi Schader Age 4.6 years old Kinder Kollege Preschool *** Dear Santa I want Lego like my brother. And Santa presents like surprises. I think I would like candy cane. And I want Dinosaurs. Thats all. Love Travis Bryant, Age 4 years old Kinder Kollege Preschool *** Dear Santa I want you to bring me presents. Love Sawyer Dobinski Age 3.2 years old Kinder Kollege Preschool *** Dear Santa I want you to bring me presents. Just me. Love Rhylan Wark Age 3 years old Kinder Kollege Preschool ***

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GREEN This Holiday

Together we’ll help our environment “Warm holiday wishes from Ron and the KVW Staff” Kettle Valley Waste Ltd. 1-877-447-9265 • 250-447-9265

I am hoping the coming year brings everyone

Peace & Happiness I am deeply touched by the Kindness & Support from the Community throughout the year!

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Marianne

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Dylann Perley Elementary

Happy Holidays from our desk to yours - Lorraine Select Oﬃce Products

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LETTERS TO SANTA

Season’s Greetings to all our valued customers! Thank You for your support in 2012, we will see you in the spring of 2013 when the bulbs come in.

Carson Road Gardens 250-442-3306 • 3515 Carson Road

Best Wishes for a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! We want to extend a sincere THANK YOU for your patronage and we look forward to serving you in 2013 Roger, Donna and all the Staff

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I heard the bells on Christmas Day Their old familiar carol’s play And wild and sweet The words repeat Of Peace on Earth ~ Good Will to Men

Happy Holidays from

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Happy Holidays all the best to you and yours this season and always.

Jack, Hutton Elementary

Dear Santa I want Optumus Prime and two guns and Optumus Prime Sword. Thats all. And I need knee pads cause mine are broken. Love Paxton Zorn Age 4.3 years old Kinder Kollege Preschool *** Dear Santa I want a skate board. And I need 2 guns and I want new helmet and new kneepads for my skateboard. Thats all. Carthew Haslam Age 4.11 years old Kinder Kollege Preschool *** Dear Santa Me want a Dora Doll. Me want a Puppy. Thats all. Love Lilly Porter Age 3 years old Kinder Kollege Preschool *** Dear Santa I want two Star Wars angry birds and a Transformer top spin transformer. I just want only two things. Love Noah Poste Age 4.1 years old Kinder Kollege Preschool *** Dear Santa I want a phone. Thats all. Love Gage Kiselbach Age 3.10 years old *** Dear Santa I want batman lego, thats it. Love Noah Hodgkinson Age 4.9 years old *** Dear Santa I want Sponge Bob Square Pants, Lego, the Hulk and Ironman and Hawkeye Lego.

A joyous Christmas to you and yours! “And the angel said, ‘I bring you good tidings of great joy... Unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord’.” Luke 2:10,11

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Black widow, thor thats all I need. Love Cassius Baker Age 3.9 years old Kinder Kollege Preschool *** Dear Santa I wants presents, lipstick and slippers. And my brothers wants presents and slippers too. Love Addison Filipek Age 3.4 years old Kinder Kollege Preschool *** Dear Santa I want him to bring me a dinosaur slippers. And I want trucks. I want only those not anything else. And I want him to bring me a surprise. Love Jace Hogarth Age 4.2 years old Kinder Kollege Preschool *** Dear Santa I want a bear, I want lego I want a ship and school bus. I want a rocking horse. Love Hugo Smith Age 4 years old Kinder Kollege Preschool *** Dear Santa I want Transformers, Jazz, a big one and Rachet also a big one. All of the worlds of Mator tall tales and I want mator even lighting mac queen and fin McMisle a bigger one I have a small one. I want them to drive around. And I want all the worlds of Jacob. And thats all I want. Love Jaizer Squarebriggs Age 4.9 years old Kinder Kollege Preschool *** Dear Santa I want butterscotch. Baby butterscotch is a Pony. And I want some balloons and I want a robot and I want some snow and lots of ponies and I also want a mouse and some lego and a fort and tent. Love Emily Williamson Age 4.1 years old Kinder Kollege Preschool *** Dear Santa I would like a toy cow and I want a toy Rudolf, a lego set and dress up clothes please. And I would like some toy penguins please and thats it. Love Grace Jaegar Age 4.9 yars old Kinder Kollege Preschool *** Dear Santa I want a remote control lightening McQueen, an octopus and a motor bike. That’s it. Love Maxim Borak Age 4.4 years old Kinder Kollege Preschool *** Dear Santa I want a birdie a real one. A black and white. Love Marissa Henshaw Age 4.7 years old Kinder Kollege Preschool *** Dear Santa I want a guinea pig a whit eone. Love Miranda Henshaw Age 4.7 years old

Jasmine, Christina Lake Elementary

Dear Santa I want a monster truck. Thats it. Love Kozuaki Dunnet Age 3.10 years old *** Dear Santa Maybe you should get like a new Christmas stuffy like a polar bear for me. Maybe I could have a arctic fox. And maybe a hare a hare is a winter bunny. And maybe a Frost Fairy. One of my Santa wishes is a iPod you can watch movies on it. Love Gabriel T. Age 4.10 years Kinder Kollege Preschool *** Dear Santa I want nail polish, I want yellow. And new babies. A new Santa Claus. Thats all. Love Lexi DeVries Age 4.2 Kinder Kollege Preschool *** Dear Santa I want a pet. I want Avengers and a punching thing that goes down and comes back up and you punch it again. And a Christmas tree. Gabriel Cochran Age: 4.5 Kinder Kollege Preschool *** Dear Santa I want a dart gun with a schoop. And I want a water gun with a scoop and a dirt bike. Thats all. Love Mason Green Kinder Kollege Preschool *** Dear Santa… I am Summer. I want babies and baby stuff. I love Santa! My favourite winter memory is seeing snowflakes. My mom will buy cookies at Christmas and pour milk in a glass for you. Love Summer Age 4 Little People’s Centre Preschool

Jacob, Perley Elementary

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The real meaning of the season is in the simple things money can’t buy ~ things like Friends, Family & the Warmth and Love that people share at this special time of year.

Happy Holidays from all of us at Kaeden, Hutton Elementary

Dear Santa… My name is Lily, I don’t live in Nunavut anymore. I live in Grand Forks now. Please can I have a stuffie pig. I love you Santa and you’re the best! My favourite winter memory is I like to go sledding. I have a surprise for you. Love Lily, Age 4 Little People’s Centre Preschool *** Dear Santa… I want you to get me a skateboard and a dart gun because my cousin Sam has one. I will make cookies for you with my sister. My favourite winter memory is throwing snowballs at my sister. Love Roanin Age 4 Little People’s Centre Preschool *** Dear Santa, This year for Christmas I would like a car bed, and a remote control car. Santa, I want a new toothbrush. Can you bring my big brother Jacob a go-cart? Thank you. Jaxen Brewer, age 4 Little People’s Centre Preschool *** Dear Santa… My name is Riley, I like you. I would like a Dora doll house and a big big kitchen. I am going to leave you a snack. My favourite winter memory is making snowmans. Love Riley Age 3 Little People’s Centre Preschool *** Dear Santa… My name is Mason. Plese can I have a water gun with a scope that’s all. My favourite memory is decorating the Christmas trees. I will give you some chocolate chip cookies. Love Mason Age 4-1/2 Little People’s Centre Preschool

*** Dear Santa… It’s Aurora, I like my brother. I would like a doll. My favourite winter memory is making angels in the snow. I like dolls! Love Aurora Age 3 Little People’s Centre Preschool *** Dear Santa… My name is Willem, I am 4 years old. I want a Hot Wheel track and my own iPod and headphones. My favourite winter memory is making snowmen. Love Willem Age 4 Little People’s Centre Preschool *** Dear Santa… I am Koen. Please can I have a dart gun. I am 4 years old. My favourite winter memory is decorating the Christmas tree with my brother and sisters. I will leave you cookies! Love Koen Age 4 Little People’s Centre Preschool *** Dear Santa, Merry Christmas! Ho Ho Ho to Santa! I would like a plow truck and a play house. I told Mom, “Mom, I want a broken car from Santa.” Thanks! Kluane Gross Age 3 Little People’s Centre Daycare *** Dear Santa, I want a toy horse. Thank you. From Kaydance Bryan Age 3 Little People’s Centre Daycare

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Wishing you a Joyous Holiday Season & a New Year filled with Peace and Happiness Thanks to all our customers who supported us in 2012. We look forward to serving you better in the coming year.

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Merry Christmas!

LETTERS TO SANTA

May the Joy of the Season Keep you in a Warm Embrace of Love and Peace

DURAND’S NURSERY 250-447-6697 • 9 Johnson Rd, Christina Lake

Happy Holidays May the warmth of family and friends bring love to your home & joy to your heart

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Happy Holiday! from Ruth and staff at

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From the members of the Union of Spiritual Communities of Christ May your hearts and homes be blessed with love, comfort and joy as you gather with family and friends this holiday season to celebrate the birth of the Prince of Peace.

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Holiday Season! Grand Forks Division

Dear Santa, I would like monster truck for Christmas. Thank you. Keegan Qitsualik Age 4 Little People’s Centre Daycare *** Dear Santa, I would like a toy Rudolph reindeer like my brother Kai. I would like cars. My mom needs a new table because I was lying on the table and it broke. I want a red dinosaur. Kai wants a blue dinosaur. Thanks! Quinn Lockwood Little People’s Centre Daycare *** Dear Santa, Santa, can you please bring me a new horsey. Thank you. From Selena Mangalee Age 3 Little People’s Centre Daycare *** Dear Santa, I love Santa. I would like all the toys what I want. I love baby stuff and I love babies. From Summer Austin Age 4 Little People’s Centre Daycare *** Dear Santa, Can you please bringme a Glow in the Dark Light, that I can color. Thank you. From Joshua Edwards Age 4 Little People’s Centre Daycare *** Dear Santa, I want a Hot Wheels track. Thank you. From Willem Elsaesser Age 4 Little People’s Centre Daycare

*** Dear Santa, I want 3 Christmas presents! Thanks! Jeremiah Smith Age 4 Little People’s Centre Daycare *** Dear Santa, I want a Batman helmet. Seth Lowey Age 3 Little People’s Centre *** Dear Santa, Can you bring me a toy reindeer? I like comet the most. Thank you Santa! Kai Lockwood Age 5 Little People’s Centre Daycare *** Dear Santa How many types of wrapping paper do you have. How do you deliver all the presents before sunrise? Do you get tummy aches when you eat to many cookies? I would like a new doll that comes with a house and furniture for Xmas. My mom would like a new necklace and dad would like a picture of his kids. My brother Gabe would like a stuffy monkey. Nick would like pictre of me and Gabe. For Grand Forks I would like a restaurant called White Spot. For the world I would like love joy and peace. How do you get down the chimney at night? From Isabella Tomashewsky Age 7 OOOOOO *** Dear Santa. Do you have a castle I would like a monster truck that is one foot tall could yu please

THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT IN 2012

Wishing you all the best in 2013

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Mackenzie, Hutton Elementary

bring my mom some flowers and my dad would like a truck could yu please bring Grand Fors a ballroom for the world I would like big flowers pleis it beautiful like Christmas town at the North Pole Love from Iggy Ludward Age 6 XXXOOO *** Dear Santa, How is Rudolph? I would like a leap frog for Christmas. I would like my mom to have a juice machine. I would like my Dad to have a foot warmer. I would like my brother Ashton to have lego. I would like my brother Alex to have a DS. Atticus, my brother wants a tube. For my sister Abby could you bring a stuffed puppy. I want Grand Forks to have a cheap store. I would like the world to have peace. do you have 9 reindeer? From Autumn Zibin Age 6 Oooooxxxxx *** Dear Santa Do you go on vacation? How do you deliver all toyz in one night? I would like a puppy for christmas. My mom would like a purple dress. My Dad would like a suit. My brother Zak would like some lego. My brother Evan would like a toy cat. For Grand Forks I want a Walmart. For the world, Peace. How is the weather? From Maddie Coupland Age 7 XOXOXOXOXOXOX *** Dear Santa, How many elves do you have? Do you always use Rudolph to guide your sleigh? For christmas I would like a nutcracker. My Mom would like a yogurt maker. My Dad would like a tool kit. My sister Grace would like a Barbie with long brown hair. For Grand Forks I would like a Walmart. For the world I would like harmony, love and peace. Do you like chocolate chip cookies? From Renata Jaeger Age 7 Irene Perepolkin XOXOOX

Wishing Happy Holidays to all members of our Community. May your blessings be many in 2013!

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Rylee, Christina Lake Elementary

Dar Santa, How many toys do you have? I would like a game for Xmas. My Mom would like a new telephone. My Dad would like some rocks. My brother would like a train. Vivian would like some glasses. Precious would like a IPhone. I would like a Walmart for Grand Forks. I would like love for the world. Is it cold in the North Pole? From Lauren Ajaero Age 6 XXXOOO *** Dear Santa How many elves do you have at the North Pole? I would like a Nintendo 3DSI for Xmas. Mom would like a new computer. For Dad he would like a lap top. For grand forks I want a Walmart. For the world peace thank you, Santa! From Brenden Vanderlee Age 6 XXOX *** Dear Santa, How many places do you go? And how many reindeer do you have? Oh and for christmas I would like a laptop and bring my Momy a big purse! My Dad would like a toolbox. My sister would like a Barbie. Oh, and for Grand Forks a movie shop!

For the world peace! Love, from Jaxon Faust XOXOXOX *** Dear Santa What weather are you having? And do you get tired when you deliver presents? And how many elves do you have? I would like Batman2, the video game for DS for Xmas. I would like a Pandora charm for my Mom and a Ice Pack for my Dad. I would like a Walmart for Grand Forks. I would like Peace for the world. And how many presnts do you deliver? From Faith Oyler Age 7 *** Dear Santa How many reindeer do you have? How are you Santa? I would like a IPod Touch for Christmas.My Mom would like a Dress, my Dad would like an X-Box. Hannah would like a leap pad 2. Lavander would like a Phone. Arizonan would like a snowman toy. Shayla would like a picture of me. From Bertinia HansenBoyo Age six. XOXOXOXOXOXOX

*** Dear Santa, How do you invent wooden toy’s for kid’s? How do you invent wooden heater’s to warm up yourself? Now can I please have a donut neon toy? Can my brother Trentin get a new Skyrim game where he can build house’s? Please can my dad named Russ get a 50 inch computer that put on Netflex? Can my Mom, Launa get cable please? Can my sister get a Mario bros game for DSI? Grand Forks needs love and harmony. The earth needs peace. From Robert Wark My age is 7 *** Dear Santa, I hope you have a great weekend. I like you. Have a good Christmas. I;d like a Barbie doll, please. Love, Sarah Thate 8 years old, Grade 3 *** Dear Santa, I hope you have a good Christmas and a good life and a good holiday. I wish you could have a good break from making toys. You’re the best Santa Claus I ever knew and I love you. Can I please have monster trucks for Christmas? Love, Stephen Thate 8 years old, Grade 3 *** Dear Santa How many elves do you have? I would like a sled and remote controlled car for christmas. My Mom would like a scarf. My Dad would like some camo gear. My brother

would like a car set. My other brother would like blocks. Grand Forks would like another movie store. The world would like Peace. How does Rudolph do! From Brennan Zorn Age 6 XXXOO

Merry Christmas to One and All! May the New Year Bring You Many Magical Moments to warm your Heart and Sole! 250-442-0661 • Grand Forks

Season’s Greetings

From the management and staff at Panago Pizza!

Thank You

to our valued customers for your patronage in 2012. May 2013 bring health and happiness.

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LETTERS TO SANTA Hope your Christmas is full of fun & good cheer! A great BIG THANKS for allowing us to serve you. We look forward to seeing you in 2013.

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Dear Santa How many stockings do you fill? For Xmas I would like a Marell Pokemon stuffy. For Mom, well an art case. For Dad a rifle. Grand Forks would like love the world would like Peace. From Linden Hibberson Age 6 XXXOOO *** Dear Santa How many reindeer do you have? Does Rudolph always lead the way? I would like a hand that climbs up the wall. Haven would like an Ipad. My mom would like a tread walker. My dad would like a pontoon boat. For Grand Forks I would like a Walmart. For the world I would like enough food for everybody to eat. Love from Abby Visser Age 7 XXXOOO *** Dear Santa, How many elves do you have? I would like a dinosaur. My mom would like Harry Potter set. Dad would like a game Sister would like a makeup set Grand Forks would like Peace World would like no war My Grandpa would lik a rokint From Adailyah Seitz Age 6 *** Dear Santa, I wonder if you have 10 sleighs? I would like a doll house for Xmas. My Mom wants a new shrt. Kyle wants a food washer. Grand Forks wants a new movie theatre, the world needs caring and sharing and Peace. From Emily Walls Age 6 XOXOXOX

*** Dear Santa How many elves do you Have? I would like abuzz with a gun and a shield. My Mom would like a pack of flowers. My Dad would like a hammer. My sister would like a ballerina. Grand-forks would like Peace the world would like Peace too How many reindeer do you Have? Love form Jordan Hart Age 6 *** Dear Santa, How many reindeer do you have? Does Mrs. Santa sew clothes for you? How many elves you have? I would like a I-pod for xmas. Would you bring my Dad a ring and for my Mum would you bring a necklace. For my brother, Luke, would you bring Lego set? For my brother Josh would you bring a new book and for my little brother Jonathan would you bring a new truck and for Grand Forks I want no fighting at you home and I want no people to steals and for the world, I want clean water for everyone. From Hannah Martens Age 7 XXXXXXXXXXX OOOOOOOOOOO *** Dear Santa, Maybe for christmas I could have a reindeer. I really have a reindeer. I really want a sled please. My Mom would like a flower, Domenic my brother would like a toy truck. Sarah, my little sister wants a teddy bear. For Grand Forks I want happiness. The world needs Peace and Love. Love from Hailey Everson Age 6 XXOO *** Dear Santa, I want to know do you feed the reindeer? I would remote control space ship for christmas Would you bring my Mom a flower? Would you bring my dad a real Hot Wheels car Can you grand fork sjoy would you bring the world peace. I want to know why you Like christmas so much From Cayman Makortoff Age 6 XXXOOO *** Dear Santa, Would some peas to eat this Christmas? What are your elves name’s? I would like some toy roxx for Christmas. My brother is poor so for Christams he would probably like some money. My sister is going to have a babby after Christmas so she would love a rattle for Christmas. My mom would love bracelet and a necklace for Christmas. Are your elves actually green. From Kyle Rougeau OOO

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To Clients, friends and family: Thank you for the opportunity and privilege of serving you throughout 2012.

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Merry Christmas! May your Christmas be blessed with peace and love! All the best to you and yours throughout the New Year! Jade, West Boundary Elementary

Christmas tidings of peace & great joy! Wishing our friends, both old and new, a wonderful and safe holiday season.

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Wishing you and your family happiness, peace and prosperity and a New Year filled with joy

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and may even agree that it is about the birth of Jesus but would not take it any further than that. One way or another we have to figure out what we do with Christmas. Christmas can simply be all about consumption and materialism. It can be all about food, gifts, and fun. There is nothing wrong with these things. We should in fact celebrate the relationships we have in our lives and show we care by the giving of gifts, but at the end of the day, everyone has to deal with the question of what do we do with Christ? We can ignore him, deny him, or accept him; the choice is yours this Christmas season.

Best of the Season to you and yours!

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Christmas has to be one of the most celebrated holidays of the year. BEN We get JEPSEN time off from work and school, there is a wide variety of Christmas music and movies to choose from and stores are full of decorations to buy for the big day. But what does this day actually mean to us? Why do we make such a fuss over one day in December? Most statutory holidays have a meaning behind it. Remembrance Day for example, gives us a chance to take time to be thankful and, of course, remember friends and family who gave great sacrifice for us today, the day has a history and meaning behind it. There normally isn’t a debate over why we celebrate statutory holidays. No one would argue over the meaning of Remembrance Day or try to change it so that we could remember something else on that day and yet people all over the world will be celebrating Christmas morning for entirely different reasons. Let’s start by taking a look at a few different religions or beliefs. Christians celebrate Christmas Day because of the birth of Jesus Christ. They will attend a church to worship Christ and to celebrate God sending his son to earth for all humanity. Buddhist’s may also actually celebrate Christmas for the birth of Christ as they hold Jesus in high regard due to his teachings on peace etc. but they would never worship him, as they do not believe him to be God as Christians would. Jewish people do not celebrate Christmas because they do not believe Christ to be the Messiah, which therefore would make celebrating Christmas Day a tad awkward. Atheists may very well celebrate Christmas but likely would call it x-mas and of course, would have absolutely no desire to acknowledge the birth of Christ as a savior for mankind, though they may agree he was an actual person in history. Our decision about how we celebrate Christmas will in fact circle around what we believe about Christ. I am under the assumption here that everyone believes in something – the fact that you choose to believe in nothing is in of itself a belief. Some people who do not follow any type of religion may very well celebrate Christmas as a stat holiday, full of fun, food, gifts and family,

Warmest wishes for a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year for you and your loved ones.

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May you and your family be blessed with Health and Happiness all year long.

Christmas Seal fundraising campaign in full swing in Grand Forks and area

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Season’s Greetings to all my wonderful clients

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The Christmas Seal campaign is the major fundraiser for the B.C. Lung Association for the year. Already residents in the Grand Forks-Boundary area have received the Christmas Seal appeal letter in the mail. This has been delivered to known contributors and householders are delivered to attract new donors. This fundraiser began over 100 years ago to fight tuberculosis (TB). The B.C. Lung Association had a strong presence at the Grand Forks Fair and the Rock Creek and Boundary Fall Fair in September. A lung health and air quality forum was presented by staff from the head office and Interior Health in late-September. The B.C. Lung Association has representation on the environmental committee and was originally part of the Boundary Air Quality Committee. At the Adult Living Healthy Fair in October, the B.C. Lung association had a booth as well. In January there was an information booth at the Pharmasave drugstore with material relevant to quitting smoking. The B.C. Lung Association funds a bursary to Selkirk College for a student entering the field of respiratory care and provides support to people with lung health issues. Health education materials, such as non-smoking information, are provided by the B.C Lung Association and made available to the health units, Boundary Hospital, Mental Health and Addiction Centre and Boundary Women’s Centre. Of benefit to those attempting to quit smoking is the online program, quitnow. ca and the toll free number 1-877-4552233. Both services are free of charge and are available 24/7. There is an abundance of material about lung-related diseases and information on environmental concerns such as open burning, wood burning stoves and health and air quality and radon gas. The DVD Making A Difference-Air Quality and Your Health is in the libraries throughout the Boundary and has been distributed to the schools of School District 51.

May your days be happy... your heart be light and your Christmas joyful and bright The Board, Management and Staff

Top: With the holiday season here, the annual Christmas Seals campaign begins as well. From left: Grand Forks’ Mayor Brian Taylor, Marge Bekker and BC Lung Association Grand Forks-Boundary volunteer area director Michele Caskey at city hall having tea with Christmas Seal placemats. Below: A placemat up close. Karl Yu Photo

The publicity for the campaign involves distributing placemats, bookmarks and Christmas Seals throughout the area. A banner is hanging across Highway 3 in the downtown area of Grand Forks and the Christmas Seal flag will be hoisted from the flagpole on top of the Grand Forks City Hall. A large portion of the money raised in the Christmas Seal campaign goes toward research into all lung-related illnesses. The Grand Forks-Boundary area

Holiday Greetings!

of the B.C. Lung Association includes Christina Lake, Grand Forks, Greenwood, Midway, Rock Creek, Bridesville, Beaverdell, Westbridge and Big White. For more information on lung-related matters and the B.C. Lung Association contact Michele Caskey at 250-442-3055 or 1-800-665-LUNG (5864). Donations may be mailed to The BC Lung Association, Box 34009, Stn D., Vancouver, B.C. V6J 4M2. Please remember to use Christmas Seals on all your holiday mail!

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Happy Holidays

Members of the Grand Forks Christian Church help sort through and provide coats for the Coats for Kids program. From left: Pastor Elsie Dannhauer Lynda Bedard, Bill Sheard, Mary Pulvermacher, Wes Sheppard, Rachel Sheppard and Graham Bedard.

Cassandra Chin Photo

Providing warm coats for needy CASSANDRA CHIN Gazette Reporter

Families and individuals will be warm during the holiday season as Coats for Kids continues to provide winter clothing for adults and children in Grand Forks and surrounding areas. In its 16th year, organizer Sharon Marshall from Discover Border Country Realty is thankful for the community support and generosity with donations. “The amount of coats that we had was incredible and we’ve got another mass of coats to transport over,” said Marshall. “We’ve been doing this for so long that if anybody moves, they come in with their old coats and we store them. The Ladies Hospital Auxiliary also provides us with coats.” Marshall pointed out there has been a lot of hand knitting this year, as well as donations of brand new coats. The coats are then transported to the Grand Forks Christian Church where they are then dis-

tributed to the community. Pastor Elsie Dannhauer from the Grand Forks Christian Centre noted the coat giveaway days are fairly busy. “We don’t have room for storage so if people need a coat they should get one,” she said. “There’s a lot children’s coats but we don’t have a lot of boots this year. We do have scarves and mitts available as well.” Coats for Kids distributed the fist batch of coats in November when people pointed out last year it was getting cold early. The recent coat giveaway on Dec. 7 was also a success. Marshall and Dannhauer pointed out there may be another coat drive early next year if there are still a lot of coats available. “We will most assuredly keep collecting and we may have another giveaway in January depending on how many coats we have left, but the whole point is to give away to coats that need them,” concluded Marshall. For more information, contact Discover Border Country Realty 250-442-2124.

We wish you all good health, good posture and a wonderful holiday season. Thanks for your friendship and trust in us. Steve and Sonia

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MERRY CHRISTMAS

TO OUR LOYAL FRIENDS

To all our ﬁne feathered, furry and human friends, we wish a very merry season and joy with no end. Although we’re animal lovers we know that it’s true, that it just wouldn’t be Christmas without great folks like you!

Christmas cookie baking memorable One of my favourite Christmas traditions is baking sugar cookies. JACLYN W e ’ v e SALTER been making them every year, for as long as I can remember. Mom would make the dough and my sister and I would pick out cookie cutters – shapes like angels, Christmas trees, stockings, and Santa. Then the cutting and the baking would begin. My sister and I would roll out the dough with mom showing us how to keep the dough even, and then we’d press the cookie cutters in. Eventually, all the cookies would be cut, baked and later that day the real fun would begin – the decorating. First we’d make the icing. We’d get the food colouring out and soon we’d have a variety of colours; always blue, red, and green but maybe

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yellow and purple too. We’d get out sprinkles, and coconut, chocolate chips for eyes and buttons. We’d grab spoons and knives and dribble the icing onto the cookies. Sometimes they’d turn out neat, other times … well, it’s good that the sink is nearby. We’d sneak away with a lot of the supplies so we could eat them too, far more of the chocolate chips made their way into bellies instead of going on the cookies! But, in the end, we’d have a couple dozen decorated Christmas cookies, all ready for the biggest event, Christmas Eve. We’d always take the best three or four and set them aside. Then, when Christmas Eve rolled around, we’d grab a small table, a nice plate, a glass of milk and the cookies, and they’d be arranged there, all ready for Santa. Sometimes we’d leave notes for him too, or carrots and celery for the reindeer. And guaranteed, when we woke up the next day, they’d be all gone, with a note saying, “Thank you from Santa.”

Indulge Yourself This Season and Have a Very

Merry Christmas from Norm & Sharon

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Season’s Greetings Susan Barb Cathy Sarah

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FOR WHAT MATTERS.

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HOLIDAY SUPPLEMENT

Keep the Christmas fires burning

Thank You Boundary For Your Support

Wishing You a Very Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year! OPEN THRU THE WINTER

Never fear. The smoke trailing Grand Forks Fire Rescue’s Lee Nermo was merely part of the department’s parade float at the annual Santa Parade in Grand Forks on Dec. 7. Grand Forks Fire Rescue’s float placed third, behind the City of Grand Forks (second) and Boundary Excavating, which took top spot amongst floats.

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May you be “driven” to new heights of joy and good tidings this holiday season.

Merry Christmas from

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Case Closed! It’s been a pleasure to serve you in 2012. Best Wishes for a Happy Holiday and Prosperous New Year! Ludowicz Mellett Law Corporation 250-442-8360 • 384 Market Ave

Sew Up a Spectacular Holiday Wishing you a holiday season made to order. We thank you for your business and look forward to serving you in 2013! ~Marcie & Norma

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Grand Forks again prepares for Community Christmas Dinner CASSANDRA CHIN Gazette Reporter

As the countdown begins towards Christmas, volunteers in Grand Forks are preparing for the annual Community Christmas Dinner. In its 31st year, the Christmas dinner has turned into a community event that gathers family and friends every Dec. 25 at noon. George Longden, volunteer co-co-ordinator for the event, noted preparations for the event began in late-October. “We’ve been working together on it for the last couple of months,” he explained. “It’s coming together quite nicely.” The dinner was a celebration originally conceived as a way for everyone in the community to get together for a day of celebration, from the young to the old. “It’s become quite the institution in the community and this will be my 21st year volunteering,” Longden noted. “I didn’t move to Grand Forks until 1988, and didn’t get involved until 1992, but every since then I’ve been involved.” Originally set up at the Royal Canadian Legion’s hall, the event has outgrown the facility and has moved to the Gospel Chapel. The dinner feeds close to 400 people, with the hall ﬁtting 250 at the time, he added. It continues until everyone is fed. Though there are usually around 50 volunteers who help out every year, Longden pointed out they are always looking for more volunteers willing to lend a helping hand. For anyone interested in volunteering, contact volunteer coordinator Bev Vatkin at 250-442-5753. For more information, please contact Paula Wolkosky at 250-442-2689.

The Farm and thanks our valued customers for their support in 2012 We wish you warm holiday greetings & a happy healthy 2013!

Katelynn Gourlie making stufﬁng for the Community Christmas Dinner back in 2010. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Season’s Greetings Best of the season to everyone. From the Partners and Staff of

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Peace and goodwill to all! – Peter and Irene

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Wishing you a happy and healthy holiday season! Best wishes for 2013.

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May you be “Energized” by the Joyous Spirit of Christmas Wishing all our valued customers a Happy Holiday and a prosperous New Year!

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Peace & Joy May glad tidings be yours this holiday!

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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! I want to take this opportunity to extend a sincere thank you to all my clients in 2012 and wish everyone a joyous season and all the best in 2013!

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Wednesday, December 19, 2012 Grand Forks Gazette

As we reflect on 2012, all of us at Grand Forks Credit Union (GFCU) thank you, our fellow members, for another successful year. Earlier in the year, the Board of Directors returned more than $800,000 to members in the form of patronage dividends. This translated into 8.75% bonus on interest paid on deposit accounts and registered plans and rebate on interest paid on loans, mortgages, and lines-of-credit. This value of profit sharing with our member-owners is a key operating principle for Credit Unions and one of the reasons why many of our members choose to do business with us. 2012 was the International Year of Co-operatives. To acknowledge the special year, GFCU hosted a celebration at our Annual General Meeting featuring our local Kettle Valley Food Co-op and other community groups whose ethos is partnership and cooperation. As a locally-controlled and community-focused financial institution, Grand Forks Credit Union provides more than excellence in financial services and products. Our Community Investment Program supports community economic development initiatives that are aimed at strengthening our business sector. This approach inspired us to provide a second $30,000 contribution to the Boundary Country Regional Chamber of Commerce to help our region-wide business community build on this momentum. We also provided $10,000 for the locally-hosted BC Rural Communities Summit for the purpose of providing participants the opportunity to explore today’s most innovative strategies in building a sustainable rural economy. As part of a long term strategy of commitment to and legacy for the Boundary area, the GFCU Board of Directors adopted a policy to build a community endowment fund to be held within the Phoenix Foundation of the Boundary Communities. The goal of the GFCU Board is to provide an annual cash contribution to the endowment until such a time as the fund reaches a principal value of $1 million. The continuing economic challenges for the region, combined with the desire to leave a legacy for future local generations, were part of our Board’s motivation to establish the fund. Grand Forks Credit Union will give to our Boundary communities in perpetuity through the grants generated from this endowment and will provide a broad range of financial support thereby touching the lives of GFCU members and all area residents.

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TAKE NOTE OF OUR NEW OPENING HOURS Starting January 2, 2013, GFCU will open at 9:30 am. Opening a little bit later will allow us to better schedule our employee training, department meetings, and administrative tasks outside of time designated to serving members. Watch for a special service announcement coming in January 2013!

From us to you, Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! GFCU employees Kathy, Heather, Julie, and Chrissy, bake pumpkin pies; all proceeds went to the Christmas Hamper Angel Tree.

The Success By 6 Fish Pond is a hit at the GFI.

On behalf of our members, we gave to a number of not-for-proﬁt groups in 2012 including: Greenwood Elementary School Grizzlies River’s Edge Theatre Kettle River Fest – Discover Rock Creek Phoenix Ski Hill – Ski Patrol BFISS Boundary Museum Boundary Horse Association Grand Forks Border Bruins Dental Access Fund Boundary Girls Fastpitch Grand Forks Gallery Art Rental Program Grand Forks International Baseball Tournament Grand Forks Fire Rescue Kids Safety Program Boundary Youth Soccer Kettle Valley Food Coop Grand Forks & District Fall Fair Christina Lake Chamber of Commerce Fishing Derby Canada Day Concert Christina Lake Fire Department Golf Fundraiser Grand Forks Piranhas Swim Club Pines Bibles Camp Remote Car Sponsorship Boundary Women’s Coalition Digital Mammography KBRHF Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Ceremony Grand Forks Choral Society Community Christmas Hamper Program Boundary Community Food Bank BC Youth Coop GFSS/BCSS presentations Relay for Life/Canadian Cancer Society To ﬁnd out more about the places we give on your behalf, check out www.creditunionsarehelpinghere.com.

Below: In 2012, GFCU provided $7500 worth of scholarships to GFSS and BCSS graduating students. $7500 was also deposited into the GFCU Scholarship Endowment with the Phoenix Foundation.

Left: The Phoenix Foundation and GFCU Boards come together to announce the establishment of the GFCU Community Endowment Fund with a long term goal of reaching $1 million.