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Council supports conversation on park CRAIG LINDSAY

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In a presentation during the committee of the whole meeting on Monday morning, city council heard a presentation by the South Okanagan National Park Network which asked council to pass a resolution in support of the national park feasibility project.

“I just want to make sure in this motion we are supporting the initiation of dialogue between the province and this group; we’re not supporting the national park,” said coun. Michael Wirschagin.

“It wasn’t all that clear. It looked at first as if they were looking at support for the park. What they are looking for is a letter of support to sit down once again.”

At the regular council meeting on the evening of Dec. 16, council voted unanimously to send a letter of support to MLA Linda Larson and Mary Polak, minister of environment, asking the province to reopen discussions with regard to the South Okanagan National Park.

“They wanted to make it clear that what we were supporting was the continued involvement of the

province and the people in the discussion,” said Mayor Brian Taylor.

The South Okanagan National Park Network is being asked to sit down and look at some of the critical issues, he added.

“There’s support for it because it’s protecting sensitive environmental areas and that’s going to benefit us all in Southern British Columbia,” he said.

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Rezansoff re-elected SD51 chair for 10th straight time CRAIG LINDSAY

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It’s Rezansoff and Riddle for another year.

Teresa Rezansoff was unanimously re-elected School District 51 (SD51) board of trustees chair and Cathy Riddle was re-elected vice-chair at the Dec. 10 reg-

ular board meeting.

For Rezansoff, a Grand Forks’ resident, it’s her 10th year as board chair and sixth consecutive. She said she was pleased to return and there are still many things the board still wants to accomplish.

“We’re two thirds of our way through our term,”

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The majority of SD51’s principals are in new schools, she noted.

“There’s lot of new energy that’s been generated by people taking on new chal-

lenges and looking for different opportunities,” she said.

“What we’re really hoping to do with the board in this last year is to really reach out and connect even further and deeper than we do.”

She said the school district is already becoming

known throughout the province for their many collaborations and partnerships with different education partners and community organizations.

“But we’re looking to strengthen that even more and pull in more partners,” said Rezansoff.

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McParlon awarded Military medal for valour 1903 A complete range of bicycles were sold (and rented) by merchant George Chapple. Several sleigh loads drove out to Evans’ Hall at Eagle City where the North Fork school, under Miss L. Donnan’s charge, presented a Christmas concert.

1908 C.J. Bunbury was appointed chief constable of the newly created Boundary police district comprising the electoral districts of Similkameen, Grand Forks and Greenwood with headquarters at Greenwood.

1913 Matinee admission at the Empress Theatre was adults 10 cents and students five cents.

1918 Judge Cochrane, who was in charge of the flying corps recruiting in the district, received a letter of appreciation from the Air Force. It was stated that 2,528 trained pilots were sent overseas and 552 are in Canada.

Emil Larsen, proprietor of the Province Hotel died at the age of 57.

1923 Kettle Valley Creamery had its first churning of butter when about 100 lbs. were turned out.

Mrs. S.H. Logan commenced a school for tailoring at her Ladies’ Tailoring Shop, located next to Waldron’s barber shop.

1928 George Manson, who passed a pilot’s training course in Los Angeles, came home to visit his father. Also home to visit his mother, Mrs. S.E. Norris, was Leo Mills, a Pat Burns’ representative in Saskatchewan.

The mild weather interrupted skating and curling activities.

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1938 Their 54th Yuletide in Grand Forks valley was celebrated by S.R. Almond, R.R. Gilpin and W.S. Jones, who all came here in the summer of 1884.

A ladies’ hockey team was organized by enthusiasts, Alice Flynn, Ruth Kidd, Annie Ronald, Isasbel Huffman, Ruby Savage, Lois Dinsmore and Helen Dorner. Carol Doan was coach. It was 20 years since a Grand Forks ladies’ team took honours from Greenwood and Phoenix.

1943 Lynn McParlon was awarded the Military Medal for valorous service in the Sicilian and Italian campaigns.

Eighty gift parcels were sent to overseas boys by the Canadian Legion L.A. 1948 J.C. McCaig, prominent insurance and real estate man, died at 77. He was over 50 years in the insurance business, starting in Quebec. Carolers were on the streets singing carols and all collections went in aid of the hospital.

1953 Grand Forks received $10,869.75 and Greenwood $5,030 as their share of the Social Security and Municipal Aid Tax (three per cent sales tax). Peter P. Hlookoff and his seven-year-old daughter Jennie were victims of botulism poisoning.

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1958 A display of hoola hoops was put on

by June Swanson, Colleen McDonnell and Joan Skands at the highly successful Christmas Tree party held at Christina Lake Community Hall.

1963 The well-decorated home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Malloff on Sixth Street was awarded first prize in the Jaycee Lightup contest. Second prize went to L.E. Wood on Seventh Street and Central Ave., while third prize was divided between Jack Acres and Carl Wolfram.

1993 Grand Forks Chamber of Commerce President John Ogloff presented Polly Pereverzoff and Karen Beliveau with certificates they earned by winning the Chamber of Commerce Christmas Light-up Competition.

1998 Twenty-one year old Darrel Priede, of Grand Forks, is not coming home for Christmas. A gunner with the Mortar Platoon, Quebec Company, 3rd Battalion in the Royal Canadian Regiment, Priede will be spending Christmas in Bosnia as part of the NATO-led Stabilization Force in the war-torn country.

His family plans to have Christmas in February when Priede will return home.

2003 Local MP Jim Gouk took in the Christina Lake public meeting on the Cascade power project to see what all the fuss was about, saying he’s had “loads and loads” of calls about the project. The meeting was sponsored by the Environmental Assessment Office as a way for Powerhouse Development Inc. to present their revised project specifications.

2008 Merit Mining Corp., which has been operating the Greenwood Gold Project, announced its attention to file for bankruptcy.

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POLICE BRIEFS Theft of trailer plate On Dec. 3, RCMP received a call about the theft of a trailer plate from Eagle Ridge Road in Grand Forks.

There are no witnesses or suspects at this time.

Single vehicle accident Grand Forks RCMP attended a call on Dec. 4 at Christina Lake regarding a single motor vehicle accident on Highway 3 at Sunset Drive.

“A 2003 GMC Envoy lost control going west-bound on Highway 3 and ended up in the ditch on the left hand side,” said Staff Sgt. Jim Harrison.

Fire and EHS attended and determined no injuries.

The vehicle was towed to the tow yard.

The driver was a 72 year-old male from Raspberry (near Castlegar).

Road checks Grand Forks RCMP conducted several seasonal road checks last week starting on Dec. 7 but drivers were all behaved.

Staff Sgt. Jim Harrison said there were three different locations: Central, 11th and 68th, and Spraggett and Donaldson.

“Approximately 150 vehicles were checked,” he said. “We had one roadside screening device test conducted, with the driver blowing okay.

“All other vehicles and drivers were found to be compliant.”

Collision near DQ On Dec. 11 at 3:24 p.m., RCMP received a report of an accident on Central Avenue near Dairy Queen.

“The driver in the offending vehicle did stop and ask the people in the other vehicle if they were okay, then he stated he had no time to deal with an accident and took off,” said Staff Sgt. Jim Harrison.

“After the investigation we located the driver,” he said.

“It appeared the driver may have fallen asleep.”

The driver, who was a 53 year-old male from Grand Forks, was charged with driving without due care and attention.

“Apparently, he went out of his lane and side-swiped an oncoming vehicle,” said Harrison.

Sleepy Hollow collision At 7:37 a.m. on Dec. 13, a driver lost control of a 2005 Ford Escape on Sleepy Hollow Road at Highway 3.

“The vehicle entered a yaw (skidding sideways) and went off the road to the right, rolling once and coming to a rest upright on its tires in the ditch,” said Staff Sgt. Harrison.

“The driver hit his head during the motor vehicle accident and was taken by EHS to the hospital for minor injuries.”

The cause of the accident was extremely slippery conditions.

The driver was a 23-year-old male from Vancouver.

News tips

Keeping clothing out of the landfill CRAIG LINDSAY

Grand Forks Gazette

A local couple have teamed up with a Nelson businessman to help keep clothing out of the landfill.

Sean Keeley, who operates Positive Apparel Thrift Store in Nelson, came up with an idea of saving clothing that often goes to the landfill from thrift stores when they cannot sell it.

“We realized after we opened our thrift store in 2009 that there was an abundance of clothing that was going to the landfill— clothes that can’t sell or need repair, or are just at the end of its life,” he said. “So my wife and I decided to start stockpiling until we could find another source for it.”

Keeley said in addition to filling up the landfill, taking the clothing out to the dump was costing him money for dump fees.

“What we realized right away is that there was another way we could do it,” he said.

“We could find a recycling centre. We could find a place to sell it in bulk as rags.”

It only took about 20 weeks for Keeley and his wife, Aviva, to accumulate 10 tonnes, the amount it takes to fill a truck.

“Once we put the word out to other thrift stores that were in the same boat as us they jumped on it,” he said.

“At present, we’re doing 10 tonnes every two weeks,” said Keeley. “We’re about to double that.”

He collects all the extra

clothing in his truck and gathers it at the Nelson location before taking it to the coast to be dispersed world-wide for either recycling material or to be reused in communities in the Third World.

Keeley collects cloth from thrift stores from throughout the West Kootenay from Rossland, Trail, Castlegar, Salmo, New Denver, Grand Forks and more. And with the help of a pair of Grand Forks natives, Alfred and Marilyn Paul, they are now recycling used clothing from Penticton.

“When we first got involved, it’s because the (Grand Forks) Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Store had extra things they were taking to the landfill,” said Marilyn. “Willy Triveri researched both the project in Penticton, which uses really good material, and Sean’s (Keeley) store.

When she discovered that there was an organization called Food for Children in Penticton, there was no way to get the really good clothes out of the store to there, so we volunteered to take it up.”

The Pauls take up a load every two or three weeks to Penticton to Food for Children, which helps out in developing countries throughout the world with such things as hospital boxes, school kits, orphanage barrels, nurse kits and more.

“Now that they discovered Sean’s wonderful (project), we’d bring back a whole load from Penticton of unusable cloth,” said Marilyn. “They’ve started talking about the proj-

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Driver Sean Keeley (left), who runs Positive Apparel Thrift Store in Nelson, picks up a load of used clothing from Alfred and Marillyn Paul in Grand Forks on Dec. 5. Keeley takes the clothes to the coast to be recycled or sent overseas.

ect and now stores up there are sending them unusable cloth.

So now when we go up there and bring it back, we’re bringing back from other communities up there. So it’s spreading quickly now that it’s gotten going.”

Also involved locally in the

program is Blessing Boutique at the Gospel Chapel Church.

“It’s just a happy thing that groups don’t have to spend money on the dump,” said Marilyn. “It’s not just the money, it’s the fact that why put stuff in the landfill that can be used?”

Air quality advisory clouds region’s skies CRAIG LINDSAY

Grand Forks Gazette

Cold, calm and stagnant air contributed to a heavy haze in the region last week, and prompted an air quality advisory to be issued by the the Ministry of Environment.

The warning was supposed to end one day after it was issued Wednesday, Dec. 11 but was extended through the weekend.

The reason for the advisory was a high concentration of fine particulates that persisted in the air due to the current weather system, said Donna Haga, air quality meteorologist for the Kootenay region, Ministry of Environment.

“The reason the ministry issued the advisory is because the 24-hour average pm 2.5, which is small particles under 2.5 micrometers in diameter, was in exceedance of the provincial objective, which is 25,” she said “As of Thursday morning (Dec. 12) that number exceeded the objective, so in the afternoon we decided it would be appropri-

ate to issue the advisory.”

Haga said there are many different contributing factors to the air quality.

“There are lots of different sources for pm 2.5 in a community,” she said.

“For folks in Grand Forks, there’s a few industrial sources in town, wood smoke in residential heating, vehicle exhaust.

“Those sources, coupled with stagnant weather conditions that are persisting— which include calm wind conditions— there’s nothing to disperse the pollutants away.”

The Ministry of Environment encourages persons with chronic underlying medical conditions to postpone strenuous exercise until the advisory is lifted.

The press release also said that staying indoors helps to reduce fine particulate exposure.

Exposure is particularly a concern for infants, the elderly and those who have diabetes, and lung or heart disease.

There was also burning restriction in effect within 20 kilometres of downtown.

Advisory lifted On Monday morning the Ministry of Environment ended the fine particulate (PM2.5) advisory and burning restrictions for Grand Forks and surrounding areas (20 kilometre radius from downtown).

Air quality had improved because fine particulate concentrations returned to levels below the provincial objective, read a release from the ministry.

For more information on current air quality, see: www.bcairquality.ca.

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he one thing that is apparent in the debate about genetically modified and genetically engineered organisms is that more information is needed.

There are plenty of good arguments for and against the implementation of the science, but what is not known is the long-term effect of tampering with what nature has bestowed upon us.

Perhaps a limited application of modification would be beneficial to what evolution has handed us, but there isn’t enough evidence of its effect on our food source or us as biological entities, nor are there enough rules in place on how to regulate usage, and how the data and research can be verified. To argue heavily in favour of something that is very dear to most people—modifying our sources of food—and minimize concern is callous.

Now the tour that recently passed through Grand Forks needs to have some follow up on a greater stage— with not just municipal government support, but province and nationwide support—and have resources commited to researching the ramifications of modification.

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f only Chip Wilson had worked for Hershel Weinstein as I did during my college years, he might not have been booted out of Lululemon Athletica.

Hershel could have taught him a thing or two about dealing with plussized customers.

There were lots of them in Mississauga where he ran Hershel’s Haberdashery and Haute Couture Boutique.

He had a lot of sayings he passed on to his sales staff.

“Remember,” he would say, “everybody wants to be forty pounds lighter and forty times richer.

We have to make them look like they are. We have to make them happy.” If only Chip had learned that lesson.

Of course, Hershel’s directive was not that easy to follow.

Women were always looking for

“something in an 8” when they would barely fit into a 12, and men always wanted pants that were “slim or tailored” instead of regular or relaxed fit.

“Steer big men away from corduroy,” Hershel always said. “When their thighs rub together, it makes a disturbing noise.”

And he would add, “No stripes for large ladies; they’ll look like awnings.”

One smart young saleswoman observed, “Don’t vertical stripes make you look slimmer?”

Hershel looked at her sternly. ”A slim awning is still an awning.”

Poor Chip. He didn’t seem to care that his plus-sized customers were revealing their plus-sized thongs and ample derrieres every time they squeezed themselves into their yoga pants.

He didn’t give a hoot that the fabric, trapped between fulsome thighs, pilled after only a few short yoga sessions.

He should have done what Hershel did and installed special mirrors that made you look thinner.

After a customer tried on one of Hershel’s suits or dresses, we always

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steered them in front of the special mirror near the changing area.

“Tell them the light is better,” Hershel advised.

There, in front of that carefully crafted glass, customers appeared not as they were in reality, but as they were in their imagination.

There, even the portliest woman looked like Coco Chanel, the chunkiest man like Warren Beatty.

No, it wasn’t that Chip Wilson failed to see the reality of his situation; he just failed to grasp the fantasy of his customers.

His job was to design and sell yoga pants that did not differentiate between body types, that did not pill or become transparent on larger persons, pants that allowed the wearers to believe that everyone who wore them looked the same, looked like the yoga instructor, for example, or like the thin lady at the front of the class.

I can see Hershel standing there, shaking his head and shrugging.

“All he had to do,” he would have said, “was make them happy.”

Jim Holtz is a Boundary-based writer.

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Letters

Power figures don’t add up

To the Editor: In the Dec. 4 Gazette, Timothy Schafer interviewed the city’s chief administrative officer who apparently said that Grand Forks delivers power to the people two per cent less than if we were dealing directly with Fortis.

Right away I knew this couldn’t be correct as most governments are substantially less efficient than a well-run private company.

Here are some rate comparisons: per KW hour fee/month Grand Forks $.1001 $15.94 Trail $.0880 $15.16 Kelowna $.0880 $15.16 Our rates per kilowatt hour are 13.75 per cent higher than if we dealt with Fortis directly, plus our monthly user fee is over five per cent higher, which begs the question: where does the chief accountant get his numbers?

I also checked with BC Hydro rates in Abbotsford and their lower rate is 45 per cent less expensive than Grand Forks, while their user fee is 71 per cent lower (9.31).

I believe the answer lies in last week’s Letter to the Editor by Sylvia Treptow where she uncovered that this council and previous councils have siphoned $410,000 from the electric utility account and hid it in general revenues.

Now it will be easy for the chief accountant to tell the electricity customers that the electric account is short, therefore we are going to get an increase.

Kelowna is now allowing Fortis to deal with their customers directly and, for obvious reasons, we should do the same in Grand Forks.

Bob Egli, Grand Forks

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to the editor Round-Up and cow brand of certain politicians To the Editor: How do we come to these moments in local political history?

On the one hand we have a member of our honourable Grand Forks city council declaring in a public forum on the night of Dec. 5, “If glyphosate shows up in your urine, it is certainly an indication your body is processing it adequately.”

Absolutely brilliant on the part of councillor Gary Smith. Be it said glyphosate is the active ingredient in the Monsanto antibiotic Round-Up. On the other hand we have our local MLA Linda Larson, as per an Oliver Chronicle article of Dec. 11, declaring to the Osoyoos tourist town Mayor Stu Wells, “I’m a firm believer in the B.C. beef industry. I think the value of a ranch with a whole bunch of cattle is greater that that of four tourists.” She did not specify if that was four tourists for every cow, however.

In the case of the former we need remind ourselves Smith votes on any manner of public health concern at city hall.

As per his own affirmation he has a pecuniary interest in the application of antibiotic herbicides and pesticides in and around this community. Some of these are closely related or tied into Monsanto et al. genetic engineering programs.

As a long-time and very interested member of this community in such matters, I recommend Smith recluse himself forthwith from any further discussion or vote at city hall pertaining to genetic engineering (GE) or antibiotic applications (herbicide/pesticide) to the landscape.

Larson, on the other hand, needs be reminded her constituency goes beyond the few South-Okanagan ranchers opposing a national park in our region where the unemployment rate tops eight per cent.

She is not serving the interests of the constituency by stonewalling the land-use negotiations required to resolve the rancher issues with Parks Canada and the Okanagan First Nations.

She has overlooked the fact a South-Okanagan national park would be an undreamt-of attention and economic generator for the Boundary region—or does she not consider us part of her riding?

Donald Pharand, Grand Forks

Thumbs Up to food bank volunteers Thumbs up the Gospel Chapel, Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy, Boundary Child Care Resource and Referral, Success By Six, School District 51, Baby’s Best Chance, Parents of Young Children, Aboriginal Family Support, Just Call Me Dad, Sunshine Valley Little People’s Centre, Extra Foods, Overwaitea and Buy-Low for their donations to the National Child Day event on Nov. 19.

Thumbs up to Greg, an aboriginal elder, for his guidance in the children’s drumming circle.

Thumbs up to the women and grandmothers from the Gospel Chapel and Randi Delisle who knitted all the purple caps for the Purple Crying Initiative.

Thumbs up to the honest young man on his bike who found a substantial amount of money on the sidewalk and did not keep it for himself.

Nice to know there are a few good people left.

Thumbs up to the SPCA for dealing with the neglected horses in Grand Forks.

Thumbs down to the comments made by our Mayor Brian Taylor on the radio about the recent horse rescue by the SPCA and the fact that it was

not in the city of Grand Forks but in rural Grand Forks.

What difference does it make, it was in Grand Forks? As a footnote, our mayor lives in rural Grand Forks. What a stupid comment to make by our mayor.

Thumbs up to the local pee wee hockey club for taking the time to gather food for the Boundary Community Food Bank. A huge thanks from all of us.

Thumbs up to the Grand Forks organizations that ensure unusable cloth items are being directed to a recycle agency in Nelson.

Thumbs up to volunteers at the food bank.

Thumbs up to Andrew McKinlay, Sharon and staff at Perley School for being so kind to an old “geezer.”

Thumbs up to the Noren family—Doug, Sharyn and Tess—for organizing the Grand Forks Karate Club and hosting the wonderful Christmas Party. Thank you for your wisdom, patience and skills, in teaching to all learners.

Would you like to give a thumb up or a thumb down? Email editor@grandforksgazette.ca with Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down as a subject line. We could publish your anonymous submission.

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What constitutes world class?

The next time a corporate head or a politician uses the term “world class,” demand more detail.

Don’t be satisfied with platitudes.

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hy do politicians and heads of large corporations use the term “world class” when talking about their latest projRousing ect or proposal? the Rabble We have all heard statements like ROY RONAGHAN the following: Our development organization is world class. Our company aspires to be world class. We build our oil tankers to world-class standards. Our company will be using world-class technology in our open pit mining operation.

What meaning do they expect ordinary citizens to take from such statements?

Webster’s online dictionary definition world classis states that it is “ranking among the foremost in the world; of an international standard of excellence; of the highest order.”

But who decides on the standard of excellence or what is considered to be of the highest order?

The Titanic would have been rated as a “world class” vessel when it was built. It had a double hull and was declared to be “unsinkable” and we could say that the sinking was as a result of a freak accident. The double hull didn’t withstand the impact of an iceberg.

The British Petroleum Deepwater Horizon oilrig located in the Gulf of Mexico was probably rated as world class when it was built and it caught fire and exploded.

Millions of litres of oil gushed into the gulf and eventually destroyed a way of life for the people.

Would it not be more convincing for a builder or developer to discuss the design of the building, machine, pipeline, factory, latest condominium complex, arena or fast train in detail than to pass it off as world class?

The propaganda published by Enbridge Inc., the company that wants to build the Northern Gateway pipeline from Bruderheim, Alberta to Kitimat on the B.C. states that the corporation will strive for world-class safety measures but the company provides few details.

During an interview on CBC radio on Friday, Nov. 15, Janet Holder, an Enbridge Inc. vice-president who now lives in Prince George used the phrase in response to questions about the environmental risks of running a pipeline 1170 kilometres through rough and sensitive terrain that includes a couple mountain ranges, 800 streams and rivers and critical salmon habitat in the Fraser and Skeena rivers to Kitimat harbour. Without doubt the pipeline will traverse a world-class environment.

In an article in the Vancouver Sun published on Aug. 8, 2013, Holder states that Enbridge will employ “world-class environmental protection measures.”

Enbridge has a huge challenge if it is to achieve the world-class standards it is touting.

The corporation has an abysmal record when it comes to pipeline maintenance and the prevention and cleanup of spills.

Between 1990 and 2008 some 610 spills occurred in Canada and the United States. 132,000 barrels (21 million litres) leaked.

Holder and her corporation colleagues know that the challenge they face is colossal.

If they are to convince British Columbians that they can build and operate a pipeline that will safeguard the natural environment through which it runs they have a long way to go.

The propaganda now being distributed by Enbridge states, “B.C.’s five conditions for pipeline approval include a land safety provision with world-class prevention, response and recovery standards.”

To gain an adequate understanding of what the corporation means one must go to the finer print to learn that Enbridge states that it will monitor the pipelines from a control centre (location unknown) 24/7; use better pipe design with 20 per cent more steel; staff remote pumping stations 24/7; and employ aerial surveillance on a bi-weekly schedule.

Holder hopes she can persuade everyone she meets that Enbridge can meet exceptionally high standards.

However, she will have to be more convincing than she was in a recent CBC appearance.

The next time a corporate head or a politician uses the term “world class,” demand more detail. Don’t be satisfied with platitudes.

Roy Ronaghan is a Christina Lake-based writer.

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If you need a ride or need your meal delivered, or you want to volunteer, or make a donation of food, money or gifts in kind, please call Bev Vatkin at 250-442-5753 or Paula Wolkosky at 250-442-2689.

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BULLETIN BOARD Focus on Fibre Weekly Schedule Tuesday – quilting (Sunshine Quilters); Wednesday – at 1:00 p.m. Boundary Fiber Artists meet. Spinners, weavers, knitters included. New members and groups related to fiber arts welcome. Located at 8120B Donaldson Drive. For information call Lynn at 250-442-2083.

Canadian Red Cross Health Equipment Loan Programme (HELP) The Grand Forks-Boundary Depot of the Canadian Red Cross Health Equipment Loan Programme (HELP) is located in the lower level of the Boundary Hospital. We are open Monday, Wednesday and Friday 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Referral from a health care provider is required before equipment is provided.

Call 250-442-2608 for more information.

Dinners at Home St. John’s UCW in partnership with Interior Health Food Services provides a menu of 16 frozen meals that store in your freezer, to be reheated in a microwave or oven. Community seniors and caregivers and recently discharged patients benefit from these wellbalanced nutritional meals. For information contact Gill Matthews at 250-442-8783 or United Church office at 250-442-3311.

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 • Learn sign language at the Grand Forks

The Grand Forks Gazette regrets that there may not be room to publish every item every week; priority will be given to new and timely items. The Gazette also cannot accept annual general meeting notices in “Out and About”. Highlights – Non-profit organizations, book early for this FREE spot. Bookings fill up fast! Phone the Gazette to book your spot – call 250-442-2191.

Email your event to production@grandforksgazette.ca with the words “Event Listing” in the subject line; You can also mail it to Box 700, Grand Forks, B.C. V0H 1H0 or drop it off at our office at 7330 2nd Street – please mark clearly “Event Listing”. Also, please let us know if your notice has new information, or if your event has been cancelled.

Happy holidays

Public Library every Tuesday to Dec. 17, 2013 from 12 noon to 1 p.m. Class open to all ages. No registration required. Drop-in anytime. Class is free but a food donation box will be available if you wild like to help out in that way.

For information about the class, call Leanne or Tammy at Sunshine Valley Community Services at 250-442-3335 ext. 211.

• Girls in Action (Pioneer Clubs) meet at the Gospel Chapel, 7048 Donaldson, Grand Forks from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Contact Dianna Borthwick at 250442-5376. (Girls grades

2 to 7).

• Prayer Canada meets from 12 - 1 p.m. at gallery 2 in the meeting room. New members welcome.

• Breastfeeding Café, 10 - 11 a.m. Granville Family Centre, 1200 Central Ave. For anyone interested in breastfeeding: a breastfeeding mom, pregnant woman, or grandmother, aunt, sister or friend of a breastfeeder. Come for support, learning, sharing. Call Public Health at 250-443-3150 or Cynthia at 250442-5355.

• Chess Club - from 4 - 7 p.m. at the Grand Forks Library. All ages welcome.

• Figure Drawing/Painting Group meets 5:30-7:30 at gallery 2. Artists bring their own materials. Easels available. Schedule sometimes changes so please call Nora first if you plan to drop by. No membership free, but $20 per month or a $5 drop-in fee collected to pay models. For information call gallery 2 at 250-442-2211 or Nora at 250-442-3668.

• 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 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.

• St. John’s Ambulance Brigade, Boundary Branch meeting 7 p.m. at 8008 Donaldson Drive.

• Grand Forks Contract Bridge Club meets at Anglican Church at 7 p.m.; all welcome. For info or reservations call Al at 250-442-2525.

• 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 250-442-1249.

• 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.

This program is a partnership between CBAL and the Grand Forks Public 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 generally 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.

Every Wednesday • Bored Room Bistro’s Crib at 7 p.m. at 607 8th Ave., Midway, B.C. Free!

• Beginning Jan. 15, 2014 the Grand Forks Choral Society meets to practice at 7 - 9 p.m. in the Grand Forks Secondary School Band room for their spring concerts April 26 and 27. New members are most welcome to join this non-audition community choir until the end of January. For more information, call Kirsten 250-442-8897 or Nanci 250-

442-3935 or visit www.grandforkschoralsociety.ca.• Senor’s Centre Branch 68 holds Carpet Bowling at 9:30 a.m.

• Boundary Healing Rooms - open from 1-3 p.m. at River Valley Community Church, 2826 75th Ave. Affiliated with International Association of Healing Rooms. Trained prayer teams ready to pray with you. No charge. No appointment necessary.

• Drop-in Whist is held at the Seniors’ Hall in Grand Forks City Park at 1:30 p.m.

• Pickle Ball is held at Barbara Ann Park from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. $1 drop-in fee. (Also held Mondays.) Contact 250-442-2604 for information. Everyone welcome.

• Free Texas Holdem Poker at the Royal Canadian Legion, 7353 - 6th St. Grand Forks, BC. For information, call Frank at 250-443-2370.

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.

Last Wednesday Every Month • Adult Book Club meets at the Christina Living Arts Centre at 1:30 p.m. Call the Grand Forks Library to find out what we’re reading this month.

2nd and 4th Thursday Every Month • Grand Forks Fly Tying Club meets at 7 p.m. at Kingfisher Fly and Tackle Shop.

All welcome to join. For information call Lawrence at King Fisher Fly & Tackle 250442-3011.

• The Boundary Peace Initiative meets at 7 p.m. at the Slavonic Centre. Contact Laura at 250-442-0434.

3rd Thursday Every Month • Boundary Women’s Resource Centre Dropin 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. We provide referrals, library, information, social time for women and much more. Call for more info 250-4425212.

• The Writer’s Guild meet at 6:00 p.m. at the Grand Forks Public Library.

Last Thursday Every Month • Adult Book Club meets at the Grand Forks Library at 7 p.m. Call the Grand Forks Library to find out what we’re reading this month.

1st Friday of the Month • Open Mic –7 p.m. at Kocomo’s in Grand Forks. 250-442-5558.

1st and 3rd Friday of the Month Greenwood Legion Branch #155. 7 - 11 p.m.

Karaoke Night.

2nd Friday of the Month • The Grand Forks Wildlife Association meets at the Wildlife Hall at 7 p.m. Members and new members welcome - memberships can be purchased from Peter at the Wildlife Hall.

• B.C. Retired Government Employees Association Branch 400 Grand Forks holds a luncheon meeting each month except July and August. All B.C. government retired employees are welcome. For information and location call 250-442-5783.

Every Saturday • Adult Knitting Club 1:15 - 2:45 p.m. at the Grand Forks Library. Needles and wool provided, but feel free to bring your own supplies. Donations for this program are gratefully accepted. Let the library know in advance if you will attending this free program. 250-442-3944.

• 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 9:30 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.

• 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.

• The Royal Canadian Legion holds a meat draw from 3 - 5 p.m.

• Chess Club meets in the meeting room at the Grand Forks Public Library from 3 - 5 p.m. All levels of players welcome. Instruction is available.

Second to Last Saturday of the Month Seniors are welcome at 686 72nd Ave. (except month of December) for a vegetarian potluck lunch at 12:30 p.m. at the Grand Forks Slavonic Centre. Bring your favourite dish or $6 donation. New members/ guests welcome! Fellowship, card games, shuffleboard, pool, etc. For information call Elizabeth/John at 250-442-2609 or Pauline at 250-442-3440.

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The work of literacy outreach

To the Editor: Dear Linda Larson, MLA for the Boundary Similkameen: Thank you for your time on Oct. 24 where we had an opportunity to connect about the Boundary region’s community literacy program.

Since that time the Select Standing Committee has made the recommendation to provide annual funding of $2.5 million to support community literacy work across British Columbia.

As we described at our meeting, the community literacy coordination work done across the province is crucial to supporting essential skill development and lifelong learning for learners of ages.

Your support for this recommendation will impact many people in your constituency and beyond, and will ensure that community literacy capacity is sustained.

In this fiscal year there is $1 million allocated for this work and we still require $1.5 million to meet the minimum requirement of $2.5 million. The recommendation made by the standing committee is for the next budget year.

The literacy outreach coordinator is an important role in our communities. We have more diverse programming that benefits a wide range of ages, as well as more partnerships and collaboration with a variety of community agencies.

We work with seniors, creating the opportunities for life long learning with computers, accessing government information, health literacy, and social connections critical for their well being.

We work with families, ensuring that the early years are well supported, giving our children the best start possible.

We work with adults of all ages and needs, with many that have fallen through the cracks, and are struggling to keep in touch with family and the community.

We are working with new Canadians obtaining language skills so that they can successfully settle into their new home community.

Our work builds community. People with improved literacy skills are more able to participate in the community and the economy.

I trust that this letter will confirm your recognition of the importance of community literacy coordination and the requirement for annual funding that will ensure this work is sustained into the future.

Thank you for your support.

Sheila Dobie, community literacy coordinator, Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy-Boundary

Community e You’vrited Christmas In Dinner

The 32nd Annual

Date & Time: 12 noon, Christmas Day

community (doors open at 11:30 am) christmas dinner Place: Gospel Chapel (7048 Donaldson Drive)

This wonderful community event, hosted entirely by volunteers, features a traditional Christmas dinner and a visit from Santa.

Tour a great disservice

To the Editor: Re: GE foods forum feeds information to region, Dec. 11, 2013 The organizers of the antiGE tour are cherry-picking their audience and choosing who can ask questions and offer commentary.

This shows the level of paranoia that underpins the anti-technology movement.

To hear that Grand Forks city councilor Gary Smith was basically muzzled while attending a seminar reflects very poorly on the speakers and the tour.

If an “information session” has no room for debate and

In support of the LaFond family

dialogue, what purpose does it serve?

Are they that afraid of open dialogue that they are only open to hearing perspectives that reflect their own?

This tour is a great disservice to Canadian consumers.

I encourage all consumers to learn more about the safety and benefits of foods grown with modern plant science innovations before they take the word of people spreading lies and misinformation that were discredited long ago.

Lorne Hepworth President, CropLife Canada, representing the plant science industry

To the Editor: We want to express our support of the LaFond family. They spent time with us as their children were growing up, when they were chasing their cows on the range.

Kevin was always helpful to us, hauling horses here and there and taking animals to the sale when we needed.

We have enjoyed knowing Kevin, Sheila and their girls over the years. Kevin has always helped people out who were stuck with animals in distress when they couldn’t take care of them themselves.

I am glad that Kevin at least makes an effort to help out in these situations. Ranching and farming are not easy money-making enterprises and this family has worked very hard to make a living at what they do. It’s too bad that people place more value on animals than on other folks.

Ed and Sharon Trainer, Grand Forks

Trying to understand killing of trout

To the Editor: Re: bagging a big brown trout This person should be fined and never have a fishing licence again. The Kettle River is an endangered river for many reasons (low flow, warm water in the summer time).

People like that don’t catch and release. This summer one could see dead rainbow minnows in the river because of the warm water. These brown trout feed on white fish and other coarse fish that are in the river, helping the rainbows to survive.

This is the second time in two years that locals have killed brown trout for fun. These big trout spawn a lot more eggs than a fish half its size. These fish should be released to spawn and be caught again and again. I am trying to understand why we kill fish like this in B.C.’s most endangered river.

Lawrence Radford, Grand Forks

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Many thanks to the generous people of the Boundary Country for making our 17th Annual “Coats for Kids” Campaign a huge success! Special thanks to the Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop for all their help, the Grand Forks Christian Centre for distributing the coats and Mountain FM.

border country POSTCARD PRETTY FOR CHRISTMAS! Imagine your Christmas tree in this Tudor style family home on 2.46 Ac. just minutes from town in private location! Spacious rooms, vaulted ceiling, 4 bedrooms, sauna, raised decks, greenhouse, playhouse and more! $347,500.

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Solid family home, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms located in a quiet neighbourhood, large 3 bay garage and workshop, park like yard with fruit trees and garden area. MLS® #2392344. $224,500. Call Val 250-442-7655 or Jazz 250-443-9088.

Purchase 3.8 acres of privacy, located just 4km up the picturesque North Fork Valley. Treed, private and great views. Use this property to build your dream home or private camping spot. $123,500. MLS® #2393813.

Call Jazz 250-443-9088 or Val 250 442-7655.

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3 bedroom, 1.5 bath 2052 sq.ft. home on 3 acres. $199,000. MLS®# 2216108.

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SANTA’S SLEIGH WILL LAND EASILY ON THIS 7.4 AC. HOBBY FARM! 1625 sq.ft. 3 bedroom, full fin. basement home with 2 huge covered decks, hayshed, chicken coop, fence pasture, gazebo and decorative pond.

Total privacy yet just a short drive to shopping!

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Great family home.

4 bedroom, 3 bath 2724 sq.ft. home on almost an acre.

MLS®# 2218174. $279,950.

Call Val 250-442-7655 or Jazz 250-443-9088.

Move your business to Market Ave in the downtown core of Grand Forks, BC. Amazing refinished hardwood floors and large store front windows make this space inviting. Almost 2000 sq.ft. with movable walls. MLS® #2392809. $249,000.

Call Val 250-442-7655 or Jazz 250-443-9088.

End unit townhouse walking distance to schools, shopping and recreation. Large master bedroom with private bathroom in recently completed basement renovation.

This complex has no strata fees. Fully fenced back yard, garden area and shed. MLS® #2392477. $141,500.

Call Val 250-442-7655 or Jazz 250-443-9088.

A GREAT VIEW OF THE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS OF DOWNTOWN FROM THIS PRIVATE 1.13 AC PROPERTY! Older mobile with large addition is comfortable and VERY AFFORDABLE! Unobstructable view on no through road location just a few blocks from downtown Grand Forks! Ideal retirement or starter home! MLS #2389541. $149,000. Try your offer! Call Sharon 250 442 6396.

CHRISTMAS IS WARM & COZY CURLED UP BY THE CUSTOM FIREPLACE IN THIS SPACIOUS FAMILY HOME! 2500 sq. ft of luxury living: dream kitchen, dining room w/garden doors to covered deck, decadent master suite, privacy fenced back yard, detached shop, double carport and much more!

MLS #2217904. $279,500. Call Sharon 250 442 6396.

Great family home located on a large comer lot, short walk to the beach, tennis courts and town. Three bedrooms on the main floor; possible 2 bedrooms and large recreation room in the basement. Large storage/cold room in the basement. MLS® #2392314. $199,000.

Call Val 250-442-7655 or Jazz 250-443-9088.

33 acres up the desirable North Fork valley of Grand Forks, BC. Fantastic views from this property. Bring your building ideas. MLS® #2389899. $184,900.

Call Jazz 250-443-9088 or Val 250-442-7655

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Celebrate the true spirit of community!

Everyone Welcome!

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 Vatkin at 250-442-5753 or Paula Wolkosky at 250-442-2689.

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Complaint filed by FRNF over failure to release documents TIMOTHY SCHAFER Grand Forks Gazette

A failure to release documents under a Freedom of Information (FOI) request has prompted a local conservation group in Grand Forks to file a complaint with the Information and Privacy Commissioner against the Ministry of Environment.

Friends and Residents of the North Fork (FRNF) requested the documents as part of its ongoing campaign to protect the Kettle-Granby grizzly bear from a proposed BC Timber Sales logging plan.

FRNF spokesperson Margaret Steele said the information they have received from independent wildlife biologists is the BC Timber Sales logging plan will threaten the Kettle-Granby grizzly bears.

But BC Timber Sales and the Ministry of Forests Lands and Natural Resource Operations have not acknowledged the information being presented from FRNF, she added.

“We don’t know what the biologists in the Ministry of Environment think about this logging plan because the deputy minister refused to meet with us and the ministry, so far, has refused to release the documents we requested in our Freedom of Information request,” she said.

In requesting documents from the Ministry of Environment the conservation group wanted to know what the grizzly bear experts in the ministry had to say

on the logging plan.

The FOI request was submitted on Aug. 27. The ministry, which initially indicated it would respond by Oct. 9, was granted an extension to Nov. 22, but has not come through with a response, said Steele.

No reasons have been given for the delay, nor has FRNF been given a reply to their questions, she said. The ministry is legally required to respond to an FOI request within 60 business days—making that Nov. 22.

“We needed those documents by Nov. 29 for a meeting with biologists from the Forests ministry,” Steele said. “We were assured the information would be provided to us by that date, and now here it is two weeks later and the Ministry has not responded.”

The issues FRNF has raised have not stopped BC Timber Sales from proceeding with its plans to sell the timber. On Dec. 11 Shane Bowden, Timber Sales manager for the Kootenay District, advised FRNF the sale had been posted that day.

The timber sale closes on Jan. 8. Steele said the documents could still be released before that date and lend credence to the concerns raised by grizzly bear scientists about the impact the BCTS logging plan would have on the grizzly population.

The complaint has been filed with the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner.

a penny for your thoughts Mr. McKinlay’s grade 6/7 class at Perley Elementary School have been busy collecting coins to help out the local food bank. On Dec. 18, the class will roll the coins and take them down to Overwaitea where they will buy food for the Boundary Community Food Bank. The students included Riley Leighton, Jacob Speta, Grace Soukoreff, Hannah Palomera, Kayden McGraw and Kyra Cole Pearman.

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IN BRIEF West Side Story by BCSS The Boundary Central Secondary School music and theatre classes have been working very hard to create the outstanding and epic musical, West Side Story.

The final installment of the three-day run goes Wednesday at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $10 in advance.

Call 250-449-2224.

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“That’s something I’m interested in doing for sure and the board is very interested in that.”

Rezansoff said the partnerships are really beneficial for the students.

“All of our communities are small and we’re so much more powerful when we work together,” she said.

Cindy Strukoff was elected BCSTA provincial councilor and BCPSEA representative/BCSTA bargaining council representative. Ken Harshenin was named as the trustee representative to the Okanagan Labour Relations Council.

Phoenix Foundation Vital Signs SD51 trustees voted to give $1,000 to the Phoenix Foundation for the upcoming Vital Signs project. Vital Signs is a project that surveys several different areas of the community such as leadership, environment, food security, gap between rich and poor, and getting around.

The last Vital Signs survey took place in 2009. “(Vital Signs) helps us to determine needs and requirements for students. It goes back to making sure we are doing the best for our students,” she said.

“We’re all putting in a little bit, no one organization would be able to do it on their own. Everybody benefits from the information.”

Rezansoff said the school district uses the information to look for vulnerabilities and student issues, as well as areas of strength.

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following days to celebrate Christmas & New Year’s Day:

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Dec 24th at Noon

Dec 25th - 29th Stop by for last minute Jan 1st gift ideas, including gift cards!

Freeman’s Regular Business Hours: Open Monday to Saturday, 9am - 5pm

East of Rock Creek, corner of Kettle Valley East Rd. & Hwy 3 toll free 1-877-646-2899

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This New Year’s, one very lucky Boundary resident will be

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WIN a $2,014 shopping spree

where they will have a total of 2,014 seconds (33.56 minutes) to spend $2,014 at all of the participating merchants to a maximum of $500 at any one merchant. (the clock will be stopped when travelling between merchants or tallying totals)

Receive an entry every time you make a purchase $10 or over at any participating businesses*

Draw to be held Jan. 15

It’s our way of saying THANK YOU for supporting Boundary businesses this holiday season!

This contest proudly sponsored by:

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One finalist will be drawn from each participating business • B&F Sales and Service • Boundary Home Building Centre • Buy-Low Foods • Castle Building Centre • Extra Foods • Grand Forks Gazette • Grand Forks Home Hardware • Grand Forks Pawn Shop • Grand Forks Station Pub

• Grand Forks Flooring • His ’n Her Fashions Ltd. • Huckleberry Mtn. Market • Jogas Espresso Cafe • Mel’s Fun Stuff • Morrissey Creek Building Supplies • Neighbours Computers • Overwaitea Foods • Pharmasave

• Rilkoff’s General Store • Rumours • Sears • The Source • Thistle Pot Gifts • Uptown Sew and Serge • Value Drug Mart • Work n Play

Official contest rules available at The Grand Forks Gazette. Receive an entry every time you make a purchase of $10 or more. Customers can receive one complimentary entry form per week, per person, on request, at The Grand Forks Gazette office, 7330 Second Street, Grand Forks. Contest runs Nov. 20/13 - Jan. 8/14. Open to residents of the Boundary only. One grand prize of $2,014 will be awarded, to be spent at participating merchants to a maximum of $500 at any one merchant. Employees of The Grand Forks Gazette and their immediate family are ineligible. A draw from all finalists will be held in January, 2014 in Grand Forks. Winner must correctly answer a time-limited, skill-testing mathematical question.

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News

Council moves ahead with Phoenix Foundation request

IN BRIEF Overdue environmental penalties The province is naming names and taking away privileges as part of a new strategy aimed at increasing the collection rate of overdue environmental court penalties.

In a report released recently, Closing the Gap, the province publicly names 18 businesses and 155 individuals—including a number of Boundary residents—with overdue environmental court penalties owing to the province or to the Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation.

Today, letters are being sent to those identified with fishing and hunting licences revoking these privileges. Once paid in full, these individuals will again be eligible to obtain licences or permits. The ministry will be updating the list at the end of January 2014.

During the reporting period from 2004 to 2012, more than 80 per cent of the 1,540 court convictions were paid. While the majority of the number of fines was paid, this only represents 40 per cent of the $1.9 million owed.

Currently, $1.14 million remains outstanding to the Province and more than $400,000 to the Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation. Closing the Gap: A Special Report on Overdue Environmental Court Penalties (2004-2012), can be viewed at: www.env.gov.bc.ca/main/compliance-reporting/docs/closing-the-gap.pdf.

Filling up the food bank

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For the third year in a row Roxul has raised money through employee and supplier donations for the Boundary Community Food Bank. With the company matching employee pledges, a total of $8,520 was raised.On Dec. 13, Larry Dickerson, Maria Smith and Sonia Cyr of the Boundary Food Bank were on hand to accept the envelope from Elmar Herrmann, factory manager at Roxul Grand Forks.

CRAIG LINDSAY

Grand Forks Gazette

On Monday, Dec. 16 Grand Forks city council received a request to submit an application on behalf of the Phoenix Foundation of the Boundary Communities to the Healthy Communities Capacity Building Grant.

Doug Allin, city administrative officer, recommended the city not just look at stream one, which is for $5,000, but stream two as well.

“There’s an opportunity for $20,000 there,” he said. “Would it be good for

council to pass that resolution now so we don’t have to potentially come back to the table? If we get the resolution now it’ll help expedite the process.”

Council passed the motion unanimously. The Phoenix Foundation is planning to develop the Vital Signs project for 2014. The project will update and identify trends that may have developed since the last Vital Signs review and report in 2009.

The overarching goal of the Healthy Communities Capacity Building Grant (HCCBG) is to support local governments to create conditions that enable

the health and well-being of B.C. citizens and communities.

The application for the HCCBG needs to be submitted by a municipal government, which is why the Phoenix Foundation is requesting the City of Grand Forks to make the application.

Vital Signs is a process that gathers current data, information and research in 12 areas and results in an issues and indicator report.

The findings include sectors such as social, health, economic, culture, food security, education, transportation, environment and more.

Neufeld announces candidacy for riding CRAIG LINDSAY

Grand Forks Gazette

A new candidate for the South Okanagan West Kootenay region which serves Grand Forks has emerged out of Penticton.

Marshall Neufeld, a former Parliamentary aid to Stockwell Day, announced recently that he will run for the candidacy for the Conservative party in the area.

Neufeld was born and raised in Penticton and after a year working in North Vancouver returned to the Peach City.

He trained as a rehabilitation assistant in Kelowna and eventually worked at a senior’s home in Penticton and also volunteered as an assistant with then-MP Stockwell Day. In 2006, he was hired fulltime as a Parliamentary assistant for Day. “I was there for two years with Stockwell,” said Neufeld. “The first year I was junior Parliamentary

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Penticton’s Marshall Neufeld was in Grand Forks recently meeting local Conservatives.

assistant. The second year I was senior Parliamentary assistant so I ran the office in Ottawa and worked on Parliament Hill.”

Among his duties, Neufeld helped go through between 500-1,000 emails per day for Day.

ATTENTION SPORTSMEN! Once again, the Grand Forks Wildlife Association will be holding our Annual Scoring Contest on Saturday, January 4th, Senior Centre at City Park, at 10 a.m. We welcome all kids and families to come and participate for the day. You don’t have to be a hunter to be involved.

This year there will be a 1st place “belt buckle” trophy awarded for each species (taken during the 2013 hunting season) brought in and measured (minimum requirements). Junior trophies also awarded. These species include:

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• Elk • Moose • Caribou • Goat • Cougar • Muledeer • White Tailed Deer • Black Tailed Deer • Sheep (Bighorn & Thin Horn) • Grizzly Bear • Black Bear • Out of Province Award • Archery Awards

Photo contest for adults & youth – 3 categories: 1) Scenery 2) Live Wildlife 3) Hunting or Fishing Field Picture (Deadline for antlers and photos is 3 p.m.)

Hamburgers, hot dogs & refreshments available Sponsors for trophies are welcome. See you there!

Membership is not required for scoring – but is required for trophy competition.

All awards presented at the Annual Wildlife Banquet on February 22, 2014.

For information phone Brian at 250-445-2118 or Marty at 250-442-2993.

2014 MEMBErSHiP DEADlinE DECEMBEr 31, 2013

GRAND FORKS WILDLIFE ASSOCIATION

“I was basically his personal secretary on the Hill,” he said. “I would also run errands and follow up on any files that he wanted to pursue that weren’t under his normal portfolio.”

Neufeld said it was great experience working with Day and getting a chance to see how Parliament Hill worked.

Neufeld said that Day has been a great influence on him and his decision to get into politics.

“He inspired me and made me realize how much good a person can accomplish within politics,” he said. “That’s really what I want to achieve by running myself. I would like to be an MP who’s here to serve the people and make the country and the riding a better place.”

Neufeld left Day to become a realtor in Penticton.

He stayed involved in politics as a volunteer. He was Conservative Party riding president for Okanagan-

Coquihalla up until he was elected to the national council.

“I was one of two representatives from B.C.,” he said. “We would meet quarterly and go over the general oversight of the party.”

He later became riding president again at the urging of Okanagan-Coquihalla MP Dan Albas.

He was also riding president of the newly created South Okanagan West Kootenay riding, but stepped down on Dec. 9 to run as candidate for the Conservative party in the next general election.

Neufeld was pleased with the support he had received so far as he toured the riding and looked forward to connecting with more Conservative supporters in the future.

Neufeld said the date has not been chosen yet for the nomination for the Conservatives. The next federal election date is set for Oct. 19, 2015.

Thank You Perley PAC would like to thank the following businesses for their generous donations to our various fundraisers and events so far this year.

Without the support of our local businesses, our Back to School Picnic, I-Walk to Breakfast, Poinsettia Fundraiser and Kid’s Basket Raffle would not have been possible. Our sincere thank you!!

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Wishing you all a happy and safe holiday season.

Buy-Low Foods Grand Forks Home Hardware Rumours (downtown) Subway Dave Dale Insurance Jogas Espresso Café T&T Trading Rilkoff’s General Store Kaleidoscope Tastie Treat CIBC Trust in Nature Grand Forks Credit Union Kocomos Mel’s Fun Stuff Value Drug Mart Dairy Queen Overwaitea Foods WD Sheet Metal Ltd. Extra Foods Panago Pizza Yaki Jacquie’s Cafe Terry & Val Rilkoff Pharmasave Fields Grand Forks Recreation Department The GEM Theatre Grand Forks Central Veterinary Services

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Looking at Change

SIMONE GENTRY

“The junior grades may be looking forward to their own middle school schedule”

Last Thursday students were surveyed on what they thought of some changes being considered for the future. To allow for more self-directed learning opportunities, these changes would affect the way courses are delivered as well as the timetable. A fifth block may be brought in, meaning no more double blocks.

This would be good for teachers, who would not have to plan around an ever-changing schedule of double blocks. It would also be a relief for students in some cases (no more double math!), but still it would mean the loss of the double blocks we love too (like spare or art)! If this does happen, students will use the block to focus their individual learning more towards what interests them; be it art, music, auto, etc. Another possible change may be to move online or “Moodle” courses away from the DLC (Distributed Learning Center).

With so many people working there, it can be difficult to find a peaceful spot to work. Moving online courses to another room will allow for a quieter work space.

The junior grades may be looking forward to their own middle school schedule at the high school next year. This would mean some courses would run linear throughout the school year and others would be offered on a semestered basis. Rather than having a different teacher for each subject, grade eights and nines would only have two or three; each teaching more than one subject. If anyone would like to contact Mr. Stewart with questions concerning these potential changes, you can e-mail him directly via e-mail at gfss@sd51.bc.ca

Volume Four, Number Fourteen

This Week in Sports

TYRA REXIN

“The Senior Boys brought the evening to a close with an impressive win against SHSS”

It has been a successful week for the Wolves! Both the Grade Eight Girls and the Junior Girls came home with wins in their games against Stanley Humphries on Wednesday, December 11th. The Grade Eight Girls played first, finishing with a 30-20 win, followed by the Junior and Senior Girls. The Juniors played a fantastic game, beating Casltegar with ease. The Senior Girls caught a tough break, not quite able to defeat Castlegar but playing hard in their attempt. At home, the Grade Eight boys had the spectators on the edges of their seats as

they played a close game against SHSS, but lost in the final period.

The Junior Boys were also unable to win their game, but the Senior Boys brought the evening to a close with an impressive win against SHSS! The final score in the Senior game was 68-27 for the Wolves, demonstrating their well-earned skills. Overall it was a successful day for the wolves, setting the bar high for the rest of the season. As this was the first game of the season for all GFSS teams, we can only expect improvement in the games ahead and many more victories to celebrate!

Mr. Stewart and Mr. Phelan met with the entire student body and surveyed students regarding their opinions about possible changes to the timetable and some proposed ideas about changes to course delivery models at GFSS

Vaccines for life

ELENA PLOTNIKOFF

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Science is constantly progressing; leaps and bounds are made every day. People from a century ago would be astonished to learn that a pin prick can stop you from getting sick. Currently, people are living longer than any before and this healthiness can be attributed to the marvel of modern medicine. There are vaccines available that allow our bodies to build up antibodies to fight against diseases such as, tetanus, rubella, chickenpox, diphtheria, mumps, hepatitis B and many others. Entire diseases have been eradicated because of immunizations, but some such as measles and whooping cough are resurfacing because of parents making the choice not to vaccinate their children. They are concerned about potential reactions to the vaccines and while all medicine has side effects, the most common ones are minor.

The side effects that are severe are extremely rare but there is speculation of vaccines giving children afflictions such as autism, epileptic seizures, schizophrenia. There is, however, no scientific evidence to support any of these claims. On the allegation that the measles, mumps and rubella shot causes autism in children, the American

Students at GFSS were subject to the prick of the hypodermic last week. Grade 9’s were immunized against tetanus, diptheria, whooping cough, and girls had the option to be immunized against HPV Academy of Pediatrics, the Institute of Medicine, the World Health Organization, and the Centers for Disease Control all agree that there is no connection between the vaccine and the disorder. While conducting research for this article the only information I could find opposed to vaccines were from disreputable sources with no scientific backing. This goes to say that just because a blogger or celebrity says something, does not mean it is true.

Nothing medicinal can be 100% effective but extreme side effects are

few and far between. The statistics of those who die from preventable diseases do not lie and evidence is available by looking to past epidemics before certain vaccines were created. The scientific facts are available and unable to ignore creating no excuse for people not to make informed decisions about their health. Even teenagers are able to give consent to an immunization after understanding on the shot is given. There are no excuses to deny yourself, and others, the right to health.

Profile of the Week Mira Hulbert Grade 11 What is your favorite thing about GFSS? Mr. Wille

What is your favorite memory?

Grade 9 Socials Studies class with Mr. McKaig and making the super-desk.

Who is your best friend?

Bayleigh Shaw.

Weekly Howl Staff: Editor - Simone Gentry, Sports - Tyra Rexin, Layout - Jordyn Beaumier , Photos - Sabrina White, Reporters - Elena Plotnikoff

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Christmas is the best time of the year to be a kid

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t’s the best time of year to be a kid: sledding, hot chocolate, snow forts and more! And we’ve got some exciting things happening at the library, too: Santa Claus is coming ... ... to Storytime! It’s true, he’ll be dropping in on our weekly storytime on Friday, Dec. 20 from 10:30–11 a.m.

Movies and crafts And for those kids who are a little more hands-on, we’ll be having a craft and movie afternoon on Friday, Dec. 27 from 2–4 p.m.

We’ll be showing a series of National Film Board classics, and working on a special craft

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for kids to take home. All ages welcome (those under seven must be accompanied by an adult). Plus snacks, of course!

Board meeting Our monthly library board meeting will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 18 at 4 p.m.

Come in to find out what’s in the works at your library.

SHOP GRAND FORKS Supporting the local shop economy helps everyone... including you!

Book club We won’t be having a book club meeting in December, but for those who want a sneak preview, our January book is The Chocolate Wars by Deborah Cadbury. New members are always welcome.

Holiday closure The library will close early on Dec. 24 (5 p.m.) and Dec. 31 (5 p.m.)—and we will be closed Dec. 25-26, and Jan. 1. Happy Holidays!

2. A Butterfly is Patient (Dianna Aston) 3. Lego Star Wars (Simon Beecroft) 4. The Great Big Book of Space (Peter Grego) 5. Pedal It (Michelle Mulder) 6. Down to Earth (Nikki Tate) 7. Anne of Green Tomatoes (Dustin Milligan) 8. Raven Brings the Light (Roy Henry Vickers) 9. The Great Bear Sea (Ian McAllister) 10. What Makes a Baby (Cory Silverberg)

Top 10 most popular junior nonfiction books of 2013 1. Sneaky Art (Marthe Jocelyn)

Top 10 most popular junior fiction books of 2013 1. Thea Stilton and the Secret of the

Old Castle (Thea Stilton) 2. The Dragon Prophecy (Geronimo Stilton) 3. Nicholas St North and the Battle of the Nightmare King (William Joyce) 4. If the Shoe Fits (Sarah Mylnowski) 5. The Girl Who Could Fly (Victoria Forester) 6. The Serpent’s Shadow (Rick Riordan) 7. The Adventures of Captain Underpants (Dave Pilkey) 8. I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005 (Lauren Tarshis) 9. I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916 (Lauren Tarshis) 10. Aphrodite the Diva (J. Holub)

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“It’s not a simple cliché. Shopping locally means more than simply supporting local businesses.

The Boundary Country Regional Chamber of Commerce, Grand Forks Credit Union, City of Grand Forks and the Grand Forks Gazette encourage you to keep Grand Forks in business, by keeping your business in Grand Forks.

Wishing you a joyous Holiday success by 6 Season filled with peace, love & laughter Success By 6 supports parents and communities in creating healthy, nurturing environments for our youngest children, so that by age 6, they are physically, socially, and emotionally ready to succeed in school. The goal of Success By 6 is to better the lives of our Boundary area children in our families and enhancing our communities.

Success by 6® is a locally based initiative in partnership with:

Phoenix Foundation of the Boundary Communities • Ministry of Children & Family Development • Grand Forks Credit Union

The Corporation of the City of Grand Forks

is a proud supporter of this community initaitive

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IN BRIEF Hospital society to host agm The Grand Forks Auxiliary to the Boundary Hospital Society will be holding their annual general meeting on Monday, Jan. 13 at 2 p.m. in the Boundary Hospital board room.

Christmas Craft Faire: art on display

Purple crying focus of National Child Day CYNTHIA GARNETT

For the Grand Forks Gazette

On Tuesday, Nov. 19 60 adults and 48 children celebrated National Child Day at the Perley School gym.

Hosted by Baby’s Best Chance, Glanville Family Centre, a fun time was had by all with toys, games and a children’s drumming circle, as well as a free delicious supper of lasagna, salads and dessert.

National Child Day takes place annually on Nov. 20 in recognition of Canada’s adoption of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. If you would like to learn more about children’s rights, visit www.rightsofchildren.ca or the Public Health Agency of Canada’s website.

At the National Child Day celebration children also donned purple caps, generously knitted by women from the Gospel Chapel and grandmothers from the Baby’s Best Chance group, in order to raise awareness about the Period of Purple Crying Prevention Program.

This program, implemented in B.C. in 2009, works to inform parents about the period of purple crying, during which their baby may cry inconsolably for as many as five hours at a time. While this is normal it can be difficult to cope, as efforts to soothe the baby are often ineffective.

The purpose of the program is to let parents and caregivers know that this is normal and the most important thing is never to shake or harm the baby. If you would like more

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Top: The group at the National Child Day gathering in Grand Forks. Above: Aboriginal elder Greg brought some guidance to the children’s drumming circle.

information about the purple crying campaign, go to www. dontshake.org or visit the Purple Tears information display at Boundary Child Care Resource and Referral.

This open-to-the-public multi-generational event was made possible thanks to donations from the community and service providers.

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Top: Tracey Lockwood, who organized the Christmas Faire, shows off her wide selection of homemade organic teas. The faire was Saturday at the Grand Forks Senior’s Centre and featured close to a dozen vendors. Above: Yelena Churchill, Eloise Kingswood and Vada Kingswood were immersed in all manner of crafts and gifts to round out everyone’s Christmas list.

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The true meaning of the season...

This holiday season, spend time with family and friends celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ.

Sing praises for the most valuable gift of all – God’s love. Attend one of our community’s Christmas worship services.

Gospel Chapel 7048 Donaldson Drive, Grand Forks Pastor Henry P. Klassen

Everyone Welcome!

Come and celebrate

A Candlelight Christmas Eve Take time to sing your favourite Christmas carols and listen to the Christmas story

Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2013 at 7:30 pm

Christmas Day Worship Service Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2013 at 10:30 am

Community Christmas Dinner (In Gym) Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2013 12:00 pm

First Baptist Church 2495 - 76th Ave – 250-443-9200 Pastor John Siemens

River Valley Community Church

2826 - 75th Ave (near Hutton School) Pastor Gabe Warriner • 250-442-8456

Candlelight Christmas Eve Service

Tuesday, Dec. 24 at 6:00 pm www.rivervalleycc.ca

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Tuesday, Dec. 24 at 6:30 pm Advent each Sunday & Christmas Eve Dec. 25 – No Service

A Child is Born You are welcome to join us for our Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Tuesday, Dec. 24 at 6:00 pm

Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church

7328 19th Street and Highway #3 Grand Forks, B.C.

250-442-3114 – Father Marcel Coté 7269 9th Street, Grand Forks 346 Church Street, Greenwood

Christmas Eve Mass

Tuesday, Dec. 24 Greenwood, Carols 5:00 pm, Mass 5:30 pm Grand Forks, Carols 7:30 pm, Mass 8:00 pm

Christmas Day Mass Grand Forks 9:00 a.m.

Christ Lutheran Church

What is Christmas?

It is tenderness for the past, courage for the present, hope for the future.

It is a fervent wish that every cup overflow with blessings rich and eternal, and that every path may lead to peace. ~ Agnes M. Pharo

United Church of Canada

Christmas Celebrations Sunday, Dec. 22 Peace & Quiet Service 6:30 pm St. John’s Church, Grand Forks, 920 Central

Tuesday, Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Candlelight Services 7:00 pm St. Columba, Greenwood joint service with Evangel Chapel 7:00 pm St. John’s Church, Grand Forks 9:30 pm Perley Memorial United Church Christina Lake Community Hall

No Christmas Day Service

Holy Trinity Anglican Church

7252 - 7th St. – 250-442-5808 Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Tuesday, Dec. 24 at 8:00 pm

Christmas Day

Wednesday, Dec. 25 at 10:30 am

Communion Service

Sunday, Dec. 22 at 10:30 a.m. at St Mary’s, Rock Creek

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Christmas concert

In celebration of Christmas

Every year, the 5000 volunteers of the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary participate in more than 1700 search and rescue missions, resulting in over 200 lives saved.

Remember us in your will or make a tax-deductible donation to the Auxiliary so we can save mores lives.

For more information, call toll free: 1 866-MAYDAY2 / 629-3292 or visit us at www.ccga-gcac.org Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary P.O. Box 2367, Station D, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 5W5 Registered Charity 87029 8494 RR 0001

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It was a tour of Christmas around the world in honour of cultural diversity and the season in the Dr. Perley Elementary School Christmas celebration concert on Tuesday, Dec. 11. Above: students celebrate Chinese New Year (Gung Hay Fat Choy!) with a dragon. Left: (from left) Riley Leighton, Jacob Speta, Grace Soukoreff, Hannah Palomera, Kayden McGraw and Kyra Cole Pearman demonstrate Mexican holidays with mariachi music and tales of pi単atas and candy.

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Christ Lutheran Church

Highway #3 and 19th Street, Grand Forks

Sundays at 8:52 a.m. christ lutheran Fellowship following

On Christmas Eve the white central candle of our Advent wreath is lit.

This candle is called the “Christ Candle” and represents the life of Christ that has come into the world. The colour white represents PURITY. Christ is the sinless, spotless, pure Savior. Those who receive Christ as Savior are washed of their sins and made whiter than snow. Celebrate His birth with us at 6:00 pm on Christmas Eve.

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Putting together Christmas hampers on Monday at Gospel Chapel were (from left) Liz Klassen, Carole Matthijsse, Becki Asling and Roxanne Smith.

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Gospel Chapel puts wraps on hampers CRAIG LINDSAY

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A solid group of dedicated people have been busy in the last couple of weeks putting together Christmas hampers for less fortunate families and people in the Grand Forks and Boundary area.

The Community Christmas Hamper Program is put together by the Gospel Chapel of Grand Forks, which took it over from the Boundary Community Food Bank a few years ago.

The program is in the process of delivering 228 hampers in Grand Forks and 60 to the West Boundary.

On Wednesday a truck is go-

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ing to Rock Creek to the PetroCan for pick up, said Tammy Battersby, community care coordinator for Gospel Chapel.

On Thursday a truck is going to Midway and will be at the Bridge (Drop-in Centre) from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m.

The truck will be in Greenwood at the Evangel Chapel on Thursday from 12:30 p.m. until 2 p.m.

“We will phone every single person and tell them this,” said Battersby.

The deliveries to Grand Forks will take place on Friday.

Pick up for Grand Forks will be Friday night from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m. and Saturday morning from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. both

Food drive haul

Attention Hunters and Fishermen Please note that 2014 memberships for the Grand Forks Wildlife Association (GFWA) are only available until December 31st, 2013.

gf wildlife - memberships

Due to more stringent requirements for liability insurance and to streamline associated memberships with the BC Wildlife Federation, the GFWA is changing its membership renewal due dates.

In order to be a member of the club, be eligible for horn score awards, or use the rifle range in 2014, you must purchase a membership before Dec 31st of this year.

For more information or questions, please contact: Jamie Hibberson: 250-442-2874 or Brian Hancock: 250- 445-2118 or Len Mehmal: 250- 442-5979 Memberships are available at Work ‘n Play, located at 221 Market Ave in downtown Grand Forks.

at Gospel Chapel.

“The hampers include breakfast, lunch and dinner for Christmas Day, along with toys, hats, mitts and toiletries,” said Battersby. “People donate a little extra food and we just throw it in.”

Battersby said they are grateful for all the donations the group received through their fundraisers such as the Angel Tree project. She said they use that money to purchase the food, toys and so on for the hampers.

The Boundary Community Food Bank is only open on one Tuesday in December (the 17th) and will be closed on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.

The young players of the Grand Forks pee wee hockey team braved the cold last week and were rewarded with approximately 550 non-perishable food items in a food drive for the food bank.

Players and parents were all amazed at the generosity of the community.

The day ended with hot chocolate and sledding.

The players include: (from left) Landon Condruk, Mike Walkus, Jacob Speta, Jacob Brewer, Kieran Nordman, Savannah Menzies, Emily Stewart, Jacob Vautour, Lydia Maclellan, Jackson Phipps, Ryan Steinbach and Mehki Dolan.

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Santa looking to swap outdated ride for super economy sleigh NORTH POLE - Driveway can exclusively reveal that Santa Claus has been visiting local dealerships kicking tires—ahem, rails—in his search for a new ride.

Ever conscious of the increasing cost of gas and effect his multi-million-kilometre Christmas flight has on the environment, Santa seems to have opted for 2014 Ford Transit Connect Wagon for his next sleigh.

The wagon promises a fuel economy of 7.84 L/100 kms fuel economy,which means the sleigh will be kinder to the environment than his current means of transporting gifts to the world’s children.

As an added benefit, the EcoBoost engine – which is finely tuned for high-speed performance – would offer speeds much faster than Santa ever travelled in his former 36-hoofpowered sleigh. The expected upgrade comes as a record number of children earn spots on the “nice” list, increasing the payload weight of his bag of gifts beyond the normal tow rating of his nine-reindeer team.

Santa told me that changing his mode of transportation will not compromise his ability to remain true to his mission.

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Wagon sleigh concept an electric windshield weeks after hearing of defroster, making short Santa Santa’s dilemma during work of icy windshields cold weather testing in in wintry conditions. So, the North Pole. if there’s a foggy Christmas Eve, we “This is a winning situation for all,” won’t need a red-nosed reindeer to says Darren Goddard, chief engineer guide Santa around the world.” for Ford Transit Connect Wagon. “The Some extras appear to have swung increased efficiency means added time Santa in the direction of the Transit for Santa to enjoy milk and cookies at Connect. SYNC with MyFord Touch stops. His new ride will offer 100 cubic offers a touch screen display with feet of cargo space and versatility to navigation so Santa can easily find haul up to 2,000 pounds, which Santa all the good children, even in more will need.” remote areas.

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From its 60/40 three-passenger second-row bench seat through fold-flat second- and third-row seating with third-row independent fore-and-aft sliding capability, the wagon quickly adapts to accommodate multiple combinations of elves and presents.

The MyKey programmable ignition key restricts maximum speed should a mischievous elf get behind the wheel while Claus is down a chimney leaving gifts.

With eight cupholders, Claus and his elves would have plenty of space to take along a few glasses of milk as they continue through their busy night.

Rain-sensing wipers would keep Claus on the move, as there’s always a chance he’ll encounter nasty weather.

“As always, we are busy making toys and checking long lists,” says Santa.

“That said, Merry Christmas to all!”

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‘Johnny’ does it again with new recording SUBMITTED

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Local artist Ray Hughes donated a wood carved painting to the Phoenix ski hill first aid department which is raffling it off to raise money for first aid equipment. Tickets will be sold at the ski hill.

The raffle will be drawn during Spring Fling. The painting is currently on display at Kocomo’s but will move to the ski hill when it opens—which is expected to be soon, depending on snow conditions.

Well-known local musician Vanya Popov—aka “Johnny” Popoff—is releasing a new recording: Vignettes.

Born and raised in Grand Forks, Popoff displayed a musical gift yet as a toddler, improvising original melodies “by ear” on a toy keyboard, and “arranging” songs he’d heard or sung within his native Doukhobor culture.

He later studied music extensively, graduating with honours at the conservatory, college and university levels.

In between, he’s played in various bands and sung in, formed and directed several choirs. In 2001, Vanya released his debut solo piano album, Soul Sketches, which sold out two pressings. Several informal recordings of Vanya’s music followed, as well as numerous choir CDs. Making five world tours with various choirs, Vanya also fulfilled a lifelong dream to see New Zealand, where he met a musical “Waldorf” family, the O’Connors, and formed the acoustic folk/pop band - LAVA. In 2011, they released an album, Dream Love Dare, and toured New Zealand, North America and Europe, including performances in Grand Forks and at Nelson’s Capitol Theatre.

Now in his second year as music teacher at the Nelson Waldorf School, Vanya continues composing, directing choirs and tutoring music students throughout the Kootenay-Boundary.

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Grand Forks musician Vanya Popov has released a new album, Vignettes, which is available at various outlets in the region. For more info, visit www.vanyasmusic.com.

He occasionally squeezes in a rare “live” performance, such as on Dec. 21 at the Kaslo United Church, an evening concert that coincides with the official release of his new CD. Vignettes features an eclectic assortment of original piano compositions and arrangements portraying key moments in this musician’s life.

Vanya’s intensely personal solo performance of his musical creations is intended to provide a one-of-a-kind experience for listeners, a stirring glance into his creative soul and irrepressible persona.

Vignettes is available at various outlets in the region. For more information, visit www.vanyasmusic.com.

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It was close but no cigar on Saturday at the Grand Forks Arena as the Border Bruins tried to halt their losing skid which now stands at seven after the team left 5-4 to Kimberley.

The Bruins have not seen the winning side of the ledger since Nov. 24 when they beat Spokane 5-2.

The team’s record is now 10-16-2-2 for 24 points in 30 games.

GF has dropped to last place in the Neil Murdoch division, three points below Spokane for the last play-off spot.

The loss on Saturday to the Nitros was tough as the Bears certainly played well enough to win but a number of untimely penalties and misconducts and a fluke own goal in the third did the team in.

“It’s never easy losing,” said Bruins head coach Kevin Flather.

“The game Saturday showed that even with where we’re at as a team we can still win.

There’s no excuse for us not to win these games. It’s a matter of discipline.”

Kimberley led 2-0 after one period on goals from Tristan Pagura and Marco Campanella.

GF got on the scoreboard early in the second when Connor Gross scored on a back hand shot in close assisted by Lincoln Lane and John Skeet.

Brady Revie put the Dynamiters up 3-1 at the 4:59 mark on the second.

The teams exchanged goals in the third with Max Newton scoring twice for the Bruins and Gross picking up his second of the night. However, GF couldn’t cut the gap and fell 5-4. To

make matters worse, with the game on the line one of the Bruin defenceman banked the puck from behind his own net off his centreman and into the GF net through the goalie’s legs.

“To lose on a fluke play where we scored on our own net is a tough own to take,” said Flather. “Especially in the situation we’re in. It was one of those unbelievable, ‘are you (expletive) kidding me?’ goals.

We were all going, ‘Holy crap!’ These are forces we’re dealing with. We need to pull together and move forward. That’s how winning is done.”

Kimberley outshot GF 51-36. Spencer Kozlowski got the start for the Bruins, stopping 46 of 51 Nitro shots in his first junior game.

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“He stood on his head,” said Flather.

“We played incredibly well with a depleted line-up. Kimberley’s a very strong hockey team.”

The night before, Kimberley crushed the Bruins 5-1 in the Bavarian city. Mitchell Pearson was the lone scorer for GF, assisted

by Tucker Brown and Reid Robertson.

On Wednesday, GF lost 6-4 in Osoyoos to the Coyotes.

The Border Bruins were at home Tuesday night for a rare

mid-week home game against the Beaver Valley Nitehawks after press time. The team travels to Spokane on Saturday for a very important inter-division game against the Braves.

Our focus is on winning those games, said Flather. “These games are very, very big. This is play-off hockey. We have three games in hand against Spokane.

If we win Saturday that puts us right there with them. We can’t throw these games away. They’re vital.”

Flather said the team needs to start being accountable and doing the little things right.

“The big things will take care of themselves,” he said. “If you do your seven shifts focused, the periods will take care of themselves.”

Flather said the team is remaining positive and upbeat despite the losses.

“The morale is good,” he said. “Even in the games we’ve lost we’ve made some strides.”

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Sports

Boys’ teams host Castlegar and win two out of three

The three Grand Forks Secondary School boys basketball teams hosted their Stanley Humphries Secondary School opponents from Castlegar on Wednesday and came away with two wins out of three.

The GFSS Wolves senior boys won handily, more than doubling up on the Rockers at 6827. Travis Van Camp and Isaiah MacDonald led the Wolves with 16 points each.

The juniors were the lone local squad to lose, falling 54-39 to the SHSS Rockers, despite 14 points from Tyson Tiller.

The Grade 8 boys won a squeaker, 30-29, over Castlegar in the opening game.

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Vanessa Pavan of GFSS drives to the hoop as SHSS defenders Rebekah Liszt (14) and Josie Glaubitz (20) converge to cut her off during Wednesday’s game in Castlegar.

Wolves bring game to Rockers in triple bill STAFF

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Two out of the three Grand Forks Secondary School (GFSS) girls’ basketball teams won on Wednesday evening at Stanley Humphries Secondary School (SHSS) in Castlegar. The games were the first for all three, who’ve been practicing since volleyball ended at the end of November.

First to take the court were

the Grade 8 teams. The GFSS Wolves pulled out to an early 16-4 lead and then held off a late SHSS rally to win 30-20.

Brittney Konkin and Daisy Klassen led the Wolves with eight points each.

The junior teams played next and saw the Wolves use strong defence and good rebounding to win 27-7 over the Rockers.

Keyra Stoochnoff led the Wolves with 10 points, while Alyssa Makortoff added six

points.

“It was the first game of the season for both teams and the rust and nerves showed early,” said GFSS junior coach Craig Lindsay.

“Once we got going and the girls clamped down on defence, they played well.

We also passed the ball well and attacked the hoop.”

Lindsay said the juniors got contributions from several different players.

“Every player helped get

the win,” he said. “It was a real balanced effort.”

The seniors took the floor at 6:30 p.m.

The SHSS Rockers took an early lead led by the backcourt duo of Rebekah Liszt and Rachael teBulte. The final score was 37-18 for the host Rockers.

Liszt scored eight points to lead SHSS, while Svetlana Hadikin added six. Emma Tkach led GFSS with seven points.

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BLAIR NOW BEARS BLACK BELT

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The Grand Forks midget house hockey team took first place in a recent tournament in Winfield.

Grand Forks resident Tim Blair has achieved his first Dan black belt in Shotokan karate.

“Tim did exceptionally well at his testing which took place Dec. 1 in Port Moody,” said his instructor, Doug Noren.

The test included performing a series of blocks and attacks (kihon), a number of set moves (kata) and a free sparring session with an opponent (kumite).

This was done in front of a panel of judges that included International Shotokan Karate Federation (ISKF) Sensei David Jones of Alberta and Sensei Joe Dixon, technical director for British Columbia.

Blair has been training for the last six years at the ISKF karate dojo in Grand Forks which has more than 25 members.

He becomes the fifth active black belt training there.

Midget house team takes first STAFF

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Grand Forks midget house hockey team travelled to Winfield over the weekend and had a very successful tournament, winning first out of eight teams.

The first game was played against Aldergrove where Grand Forks won 6-0. The second game against Kelowna, Grand Forks lost 6-1.

But the Grand Forks squad rebounded in the third game, beating West Kelowna 6-0.

Going into the semi-final against Langley, the Grand Forks club again scored six goals, winning 6-3, putting them into the final game against Kelowna.

Although the Grand Forks club lost to Kelowna, the tables were turned in the final where they beat the Okanagan club 5-2.

“We travelled home with a first place trophy where we will proudly display it in the Grand Forks Recreation Centre,” read a press release from the team.

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rand Forks Recreation would like to wish the community a very Merry Christmas and to all a very healthy and prosperous New Year.

The Grand Forks Aquatic Centre holiday hours will start Saturday, Dec. 21 from 1-5 p.m.

To kick off the holiday schedule, CIBC has generously sponsored the annual Santa Swim.

Santa will be arriving at 1:30 p.m. and will stay to collect all the last minute wishes from all the good little boys and girls until approximately 2:30 p.m. The family fun will continue through until 5 p.m. Children will receive a goody bag when they leave.

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GRAND FORKS RECREATION

Friday from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and adult casual hockey will be held from 12:30-1:30 p.m. on Monday and Friday.

If you have family coming and would like to do a special winter activity as a family, there is plenty of time available throughout the holidays to book for a family skating party.

Christmas Eve swim The pool will be open for Christmas Eve from 1-5 p.m. This will be a special toonie afternoon.

If you have all your shopping done and just feel like relaxing at the pool, bring the family out for an afternoon of fun.

If you have last minute shopping, drop the children off for an afternoon of fun at the pool.

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Old fashioned Christmas The annual Mountain FM Old Fashioned Christmas Celebration will be held on Thursday, Dec. 19. The Grand Forks Figure Skating Club will be performing from 6-6:30 p.m.

The renaming of the Grand Forks Arena to “The Jack Goddard Memorial Arena” will take place at 6:30 p.m. and the community skate will follow the unveiling of the new sign.

The Grand Forks Border Bruins will assist Santa onto the ice and the Grand Forks Choral Society will be conducting a Christmas sing along in the lobby.

We would like to thank Mountain FM, Overwaitea, The Great Canadian Dollar Store and Sharon St. Onge for the generous sponsorship towards this great free community event.

We do ask that you bring a non-perishable item for the local food bank.

Please give us a call at 250-442-2202 for information on all our holiday schedule and activities. You can also visit www.rdkb.com.

Family swim The Rotary Family Swim will be held on New Year’s Eve, Tuesday, Dec. 31 from 1-5 p.m.

Come bring in the New Year with a family outing at the pool. Thank you to the Grand Forks Rotary Club for sponsoring this community event. Admission is just a toonie per person.

New schedule The aquatic centre winter schedule will start Monday, Jan. 6 at 6 a.m.

The Jack Goddard Memorial Arena will be open for toonie skating daily from 1:45-3:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 21 to Friday, Jan. 3. Kids casual hockey will be held on Monday and

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Religion

The closeness of God

W

hy is Jesus sometimes called Immanuel? Immanuel is translated to mean, “God with us.”

God demonstrated His desire to be with us by coming as a person, born of a woman, who had not known a man. From a short time after His birth, His life was in danger. The king tried to find Him and kill Him. Although He is the Son of God, the Father allowed Jesus to experience the perils and sufferings that are common to men throughout the ages. Why? God wants to be with us. He wants to dwell with us and even in us—no exceptions.

So, why doesn’t He dwell with everyone and in everyone, you might be thinking.

Well, if He doesn’t, it is because of a lack of knowledge, or from a lack of willingness to accept His presence.

God’s choice for everyone is to be with them.

He wants to be Immanuel; He desires to be with them.

Now if God isn’t with them, then one could probably quickly find a reason why. The common reasons are: • Unbelief that He exists.

• Doubting His kindness towards everyone.

• Not approving of what is going on in the world, so how can He be worth knowing • Thinking that one is not good enough; one may think that he has done or said too many wrong things.

All these thoughts are barriers to having fellowship with the One who loves everyone infinitely deeply.

The joy of His presence, the peace of His presence, the hope of His presence, and the power of His presence are all around us, waiting for us to receive them.

A God-filled life is the most wonderful experience that a person can have. It is like having a taste of Heaven on Earth. The true joy of this season is not the lights, the gifts, the booze, the parties, the food, the fellowship of friends and

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The true joy, which God intended everyone to have in this season and always, is that we should be aware of God living with us and living in us—Immanuel.

When someone decides that he would rather have the presence of the God of love in his heart, instead of all the crankiness, complaining, bitterness and anger that may be making his life miserable, then one can change that in a moment.

Jesus said that He is standing by us like a man knocking at a door waiting to come in. As the carol says, “Let every heart prepare Him room.”

“How then,” you might say, “do I prepare room for Jesus in my heart?”

Humble yourself. Tell Him you are sorry for your arrogance that has caused you to refuse His love for you; tell Him you are sorry for your pride that made you think more highly of yourself than of Him. Thank Him for suffering and dying for you. Thank Him for waiting patiently for you to receive His love.

Thank Him for preparing a place in Heaven for you.

Thank Him for the gift of the Holy Spirit that He has for those who believe in Him. Thank Him for a new life from Above. Invite Him to become the Saviour of your soul, and the Lord of your life.

After all, God is God. Let’s listen to what He has to say. Let’s trust His words. We will be eternally grateful.

This year we can open our hearts to the greatest of gifts, God’s presence in our lives!

Martin Fromme is with the Greenwood Evangel Chapel.

Roy Clarence Barrett

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Roy Clarence Barrett, 80 of Grand Forks, BC passed away Friday, December 13th, 2013 at home with his family by his side.

Roy was born in Beaverbank, NS and was the son of the late Richard and Elsie (Thompson) Barrett.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years; Elaine (Appleby) Barrett, son Dan (Joanne) Barrett of Grand Forks, BC. His grandchildren Joe Barrett of Grand Forks, BC, Shannon (Jonah) Schmunk of Nelson, BC and Tanya (Greg) King of Grand Forks, BC And his great-grandchildren; Akadia Schmunk and Ethan King.

He is also survived by one brother Paul (Louise) Barrett of Beaverbank, NS. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 21 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses in Grand Forks, BC. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Deborah Baker of Grand Forks Funeral Home, gffh@shaw.ca.

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Rev. Simon Shenstone 250-442-5808 Holy Trinity Church, 7252 - 7th St., Grand Forks • Services every Sunday at 10:30 a.m.

B.A.S. Eucharist St. Jude’s, Greenwood • Services 4:00 p.m. on 1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays of the month St. Mary’s, Kettle Valley • Services 10:30 a.m. on the 2nd & 4th Sundays of the month

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Our staff is committed to your complete satisfaction.

We pride ourselves on the quality of our service, LOWEST PRICE, and our dedication to the community.

Contact: Gene 250-449-2422 629-8th Ave, Box 129, Midway, BC V0H 1M0 Sunday Service ............................................................................10:00 a.m.

Children’s Church .........................................................................10:30 a.m.

For info on Discovering Jesus Groups & Home Groups call the church office.

“We Invite You To Compare”

Sunday is the first day of the week but Saturday is the seventh-day Sabbath Saturday .......................................................................................10:00 a.m.

Lutheran Church basement, Grand Forks, B.C. • Call for info: 250-442-8656

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(Same location since 1974) Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Pastor Ken Schauer 509-690-0332 • 7328-19th St. (Across from Arena) Box 1689, Grand Forks, B.C. V0H 1H0 • 250-447-2562 • 250-442-3959 Sunday Morning Worship ............................................................. 8:52 a.m.

Bible Study - Thursdays .................................................................1:00 p.m.

CHRISTIAN CENTRE

7525 4th St. (behind Overwaitea) • Office 250-442-5815 Senior Pastors: Larry and Elsie Dannhauer Associate Pastors: Richard and Ramona Dannhauer

SUNDAY: Church Service .............................................................................10:30 a.m.

Prayer ......................................................................................... 10:00 a.m.

Prayertime Wednesdays ..............................................................10:00 a.m.

EVANGEL CHAPEL

401 N. Kimberley, Greenwood, B.C. • Pastor Paul Brandon • 250-445-2111 Sunday Service ............................................................................10:00 a.m.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

2495 - 76th Ave., Grand Forks, B.C. Pastor John Siemens 250-442-0057 Office: 250-443-9200 • Web: fbcgf.ca • Prayer Line: 250-442-8016 (Theresa)

Gone but never forgotten Loved and missed by wife, daughters and families

Sunday Worship ...........................................................................10:30 a.m.

Children’s Church .........................................................................11:15 a.m.

Prayer and Praise ...........................................................................6:00 p.m.

Youth Group - Friday ......................................................................7:00 p.m.

For the Weekly Bible Studies and for Home Group times please call the office

GOSPEL CHAPEL

Hazil Rorick

After a courageous four year battle with cancer, Hazil passed away peacefully on September 9th, 2013 at Haven Hill in Penticton, BC. She was predeceased by her husband Clifford Rorick, brothers Herb and Art, and sister Mable.

She was born in Kenville, Manitoba, married Clifford at the International Falls, Minnesota, and moved to BC in 1944. Many travels and life experiences carried them to their retirement years. In their retirement years they moved to Penticton, and celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at the Warfield hall.

While Clifford was alive, they spent many of their hours volunteering to the Seniors Centre. Hazil played piano and sang in a Retiree Band for many years, which was one her loves in life.

There was always an adventure to be had, dancing shoes to sparkle and a meal to put on. She was up early and ready to go. It can easily be said for Hazil it was all about the family, and everyone felt like she was their family. She was loved and respected for her generosity, kindness and integrity. She gave her time to many organizations. She led by example and generated her love for life in everything she did.

Her true love of sewing brought her to run and manage her own store, “Rainbow Drapery” in Grand Forks. It was a familiar site for her to wear a measuring tape around her neck and always have a plan of her next project.

She will be dearly missed by her children Karen, Laurie, Dennis, Linda and Raymond, 16 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and sisters Verna and Laura. She was a bright light and great support to her family.

Hazil was a humble person, and made no wish of having a service. There will be a private family gathering in May of 2014.

A special thank you to the staff at Haven Hill, the special care and attention to assist Hazil to her last moments, is above and beyond great care, we thank you for your kindness and quiet assistance.

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7048 Donaldson Drive, Box 2528, Grand Forks, B.C. 250-442-5148 ; Senior Pastor Henry P. Klassen; Tammy Battersby, Community Care Co-ordinator; Benjamin Jepsen, Associate Youth Pastor Worship Service ...........................................................................10:30 a.m.

Youth Activities - Friday ................................................................ 7:00 p.m.

SEPT. TO MAY Pioneer Clubs - (girls Gr 1-7) Tuesday ......................................... 3:30 p.m.

Brigade - Battalion (boys Gr. 7-12) Wednesday ........................... 7:00 p.m.

Brigade - Stockade & Tree Climbers (boys Gr. 1-6) - Thursday ............................................................. 7:00 p.m.

Weekly HOME groups, various times and days; also, weekly bible studies for seniors, young marrieds, and college and careers - call the church office for details.

GRAND FORKS BAPTIST CHURCH

Independent/Fundamental/Conservative/KJV Pastor Brett Swope • 250-443-1557 • 275 Market Ave.

Sundays: Adult Sunday School ................................................................10:00 a.m.

Main Service .............................................................................11:00 a.m.

Bible studies available upon request

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KING OF KINGS NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH AND ACADEMY

735 9th Ave., Midway, BC • Rick Steingard • 250-449-2252 Sunday Service ............................................................................10:00 a.m.

RIVER VALLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH

2826 - 75th Ave. (near Hutton School) Senior Pastor Gabe Warriner • Office 250-442-8456 Sunday Service (Sunday School during service) .........................10:30 a.m.

Mid-Week Service, Wednesday Pre-service prayer ......................................................................6:30 p.m.

Service........................................................................................7:00 p.m.

Youth Meeting, Friday .................................................................. 7:00 p.m.

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SACRED HEART ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

Fr. Marcel Coté • Box 128, 346 Church St., Greenwood, B.C. VOH 1JO Mass - Saturdays.......................................................................... 5:00 p.m.

SACRED HEART ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

Rev. Marcel Coté; Box 459, 7269 - 9th St., Grand Forks, B.C. VOH 1HO 250-442-3114 SUNDAY MASS (Grand Forks) ................................................... 9:30 a.m.

Tuesday ....................................................................................... 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday-Friday ....................................................................... 9:00 a.m.

Christina Lake Community Hall: Mass.........................................11:30 a.m.

GRAND FORKS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST

4500 Hillview Road, Box 1524, Grand Forks • 250-442-5081 or 250-442-3221 SATURDAY SERVICES: Sabbath School (Bible classes for all ages) ................................. 9:15 a.m.

Hour of Worship............................................................................11:00 a.m.

UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA

Boundary Pastoral Charge - Rev. Kim Horwood Office: Hours - Mon. 8 - 11 am, Thurs. & Fri. 8 - 3 pm • Phone: 250-442-3311 email: stjohn@telus.net Sunday Services St. John’s - Grand Forks...............................................................11:00 a.m.

St. Columba - Greenwood ............................................................. 9:00 a.m.

Perley Memorial, Christina Lake.................................................... 9:00 a.m.

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STEWART BROTHERS NURSERIES LTD.

A well-established local nursery (ornamental tree farm) located in Grand Forks and Midway are seeking motivated field workers.

No experience necessary. Training is available. These positions will be required to work out of doors. Work will begin approximately mid-March and run to mid- November. Duties will include weeding, hoeing, digging, pruning and preparing loads for shipment. Applicants must be physically agile. Hours of work are a minimum of 40 hours per week and may extend beyond during our busy season. Wages are $10.33 per hour. Please fax your resume to 250-764-4421 or email Debra at debra.tourond@stewartnurseries.com

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INCOME TAX PROBLEMS? Have you been audited, reassessed or disallowed certain claims by Canada Revenue Agency? Call Bob Allen @ 250-542-0295 35yrs. Income Tax experience, 8.5yrs. with Revenue Canada. Email: r.gallen@shaw.ca C- 250-938-1944

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Registered Nurses & Licensed Practical Nurses Bayshore Home Health Bayshore Home Health is currently seeking Registered Nurses & Licensed Practical Nurses for night shifts in the Castlegar/ Nelson area to work with children with complex care needs. If you are an RN or LPN and love working with children and their families , we would appreciate hearing from you. Pediatric experience is an asset and we do offer client specific training.

Black Press, Kootenay Region, is seeking a Regional Editor. This position will be responsible for a number of newsrooms and publications across different Kootenay communities. This position will also help manage a growing magazine division. We are looking for someone with extensive newsroom experience, both as a reporter and an editor, to lead a team of reporters.

Based in the beautiful Kootenay region, this person will oversee a number of newsrooms and publications, and will also work with senior managers in the region to help set the vision for the continued growth and success of our print and online publications.

Please send your resume and cover letter to: pedsvancouver@ bayshore.ca or fax to 1-866-686-7435

The successful candidate will also have a proven track record in the digital space, both from managing and growing content websites to expanding our social media branding. A keen understanding of all social media platforms is required. Great layout and creative design skills are also key to this position so a proven background in all types of layout is mandatory. This position will also require travel between different Kootenay communities so a reliable vehicle and clean driver’s license is required. This is a senior editorial position that offers a good compensation package, benefits and the opportunity to live in one of Canada’s most beautiful places.

EVENCE Ltd is a furniture supply company and we are looking for an administrative assistant for our busy office. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail and good interpersonal skills.

Duties include but are not limited to data entry, reception and production administration. The Successful candidate will: -Have strong analytical and communication skills, -Be a self-starter who is able to work with minimal supervision, -Have a sound knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) Candidates with more than 2 years experience will be given preference.Salary is very attractive with other benefits attached. Please forward resume and cover letter to tass@offurntre.com for consideration.

Houses For Sale

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Features of the Week RED BRICK HERITAGE HOME on 7.3 acres. Fully renovated.

Guest house. Beautiful barn and other outbuildings. Marvelous wrap-around deck. Large lawns and garden areas. Lots of trees.

Deer fenced. New metal roof in 2008. Great views.

Very rare find indeed.

MATURE 9.16 ACRE VINEYARD WITH VIEW Highway frontage, and quality 4 bed, 3 bath home.

4 car shop and 2 car garage.

Great slope and growing conditions. Very rare property.

To apply for this position please send your resume, cover letter, examples of your work and your references to Chuck Bennett, Group Publisher, Kootenay Region at chuckbennett@blackpress.ca . Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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HEAVY DUTY TRUCK MECHANIC AND HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC. Heavy Duty Truck Mechanic to work in a new shop in the interior of BC. Would be responsible for maintenance and repair for a fleet of 10 Kenworth logging trucks. Heavy Duty Mechanic to maintain and repair the forestry and road building machinery.

YEAR ROUND WORK WITH COMPETITIVE WAGES & BENEFITS. Contact: lcl.general@outlook.com or (250)442-7315 JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE Service Technician(s) in Hanna Alberta. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. offers competitive wages, relocation allowance, negotiable depending on experience. Bright, modern shop.

Full-time permanent with benefits. Friendly town just 2 hours from major urban centres. More info at: hannachrysler.ca.

Fax 403-854-2845; Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net.

ANNACIS ISLAND Pawnbrokers open ‘till midnight 7 days a week. 604-540-1122. Cash loans for Jewellery, Computers, Smartphones, Games, Tools etc. #104-1628 Fosters Way at Cliveden. annacisislandpawnbrokers.com

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CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

Cleaning Services

Grand Forks: reliable, excellent references avail. Single, weekly, bi weekly or monthy cleaning. 250-540-1655.

Misc Services Jolly Jack Stop N’Shop • •

Mobile & RV Park U-Haul/moving supplies Tues-Fri : 9 am - 5 pm Sat : 10 am - 4 pm Store 250-442-2995 U-Haul 250-442-8778

Telephone Services

DISCONNECTED PHONE? National Teleconnect home phone service. No one refused! Low monthly rate! Calling features and unlimited long distance available. Call National Teleconnect today! 1866-443-4408. www.nationalteleconnect.com

Merchandise for Sale

Farm Equipment

Massey 35, excellent shape, $3,300. Chains & blade avail for purchase. 250-442-7181.

Property Management Services Owners and Prospective Tenants Call

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

Ken Dodds 250-442-2632

BEST BUY CONDO! Downtown, adult building, 2 BR, 2 bath, all appliances, like new, and available for quick possession. Can’t beat all this for only $135,000 & looking for an offer. MLS# 2203266

JUST LIKE NEW! 2 BR, 2 bath modular in Triangle Gardens, an adult park close to town & recreation. A must see for the asking price of $113,000. MLS# 2393844

MOUNTAIN VIEW .49 Ac. building lot at desirable Copper Ridge Estates. All the property is usable, so lots of room for gardening, etc. This lot is ideally suited for a daylight basement plan. $99,900. MLS# 2213073

ADULT COMMUNITY LIVING 6 yr. old 925 sq.ft. modular home in like-new condition, 2 BR, main bathroom plus an ensuite, walk-in closet, central air, C/W 5 appliances and much more. $124,900. MLS# 2206271

ATTRACTIVE 1178 SQ.FT. COMMERCIAL BUILDING. High exposure in downtown Greenwood! 75’ frontage on Highway 3. Combine a small business with living. $219,000. MLS# 2389220

INEXPENSIVE LIVING. 2 BR mobile home.

0.25 acre lot in Vienna Woods outside city limits.

Asking $79,000. MLS# 2389567

360 DEGREE VIEWS. Almost 25 acres of trees, rolling hills and a fenced pasture. 2008 1-BR Park Model included! $267,500. MLS# 2392247

EASY LIVING In the most prestigious gated community in Grand Forks. Walk to all downtown amenities and clinic. $249,000. MLS# 2393606

CHRISTINA LAKE FIXER-UPPER on .46 acre. Over 2000 finished sq ft. 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom. Garage/ shop, attached carport + other outbuildings. Lots of parking. Great views from the wrap-around decks and sitting rooms. $159,000. MLS# 2394273

FABULOUS VIEW ACREAGE at Christina Lake.

Over 2.5 acres. Fabulous views of the Kettle River, beautiful Christina Lake Golf Course, and the valley.

Private setting on quiet cul-de-sac. Easy access to all year-round recreation. $119,500. MLS# 2204328

THIS ONE WON’T LAST LONG! 1400+ main living area with self-contained in-law suite in basement. Walking distance to schools, parks and shopping!! $248,000. MLS# 2393910

VENDOR motivated.

10,000 sq.ft. fenced yard. Lane access.

This 2 BR mobile is a great starter property.

Close to town. $124,900. MLS# 2216568

HERE IS ONE THE NICEST LOTS AVAILABLE in Grand Forks. Located in Valmar subdivision, on quiet cul-de-sac. This lot is unique as there is rear yard access. $89,500. MLS# 2394313

PRICED WELL BELOW REPLACEMENT COST!!! .346 Ac, level lot, 1406 sq.ft. home, 3 BR, 2 bath, forced air gas furnace, gas fireplace, gas range, fridge, dishwasher, microwave, washer, dryer included, amazing covered deck, still 5 years left on warranty, 32 x 24 detached insulated shop + attached 16 x 27 garage $294,000. MLS# 2391824

RUSTIC RETREAT! 14 acres of potential just minutes from town, with almost 500 feet of lazy river frontage. $340,000. MLS# 2391427

THIS NEARLY 3000 SQ.FT. HOME is a short walk to town and features 6 bedrooms, 3 baths and two kitchens. Perfect! $255,000.

MLS# 2393928

OUTSTANDING VIEWS well maintained house with updates, landscaped yard, 2.25 Acres. Book your viewing now! $359,000. MLS# 2392361

THIS IS A VERY AFFORDABLE LOT in one of Grand Forks’ newer subdivisions.

Make an offer!! $75,000.

MLS# 23290808

Linda Laktin 250-442-9403

Harry Davy 250-442-0466

Barry Poppenheim 250-449-8276

Cindy Anthony 250-442-7379

Pete Vanjoff 250-442-7415

Ken Dodds 250-442-2632

Pat Ballard 250-442-7616

Gayle Holmes 250-442-7516

Aaron Anthony 250-584-4663

Gary Smith 250-443-1256

Ron Woods 250-442-7636

Tammy Schembri 250-442-9866

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Clean Queen box spring and mattress. 4 seater sofa, good condition.

Glass fireplace screen. Recliner. 3010 1st rd. (off North Fork Rd) Grand Forks.

House - 7 bdrm 3.5 bath in beautiful and historic Greenwood, BC. $160K, agents welcome, $5000 commission.

Gas heat, fully furnished with beds, linens, kitchen appliances,service setting for 20+, sleeps 20+. 2 bdrm unit, own entrance with rest as rooms or suites, lg kitchen with dining table, seats 8, dining area seats 30, garage for 1, cooler room, workshop, pool table and bar in rec area, yard, suitable for family retreat, small motel or rooming house.

Easy access to Midway for SNOWBIRDS, close to Grand Forks. Immediate possession!

Contact Greg for appt to view at 778-478-6981 or email: houseingreenwood@outlook.com

Our classified ads are on the net! Check it out at www.bcclassified.com Firewood/Fuel Dry split fir, $175 cord, $88 1/2 cord, you pick up. Call Katie at 250-442-6822.

Logging truck load of fire wood, varied species available. 250-442-5052.

Misc. for Sale 4 Uniroyal tires, 265x70x17�, excellent shape. $400obo.

250-442-3959.

Affordable Steel Shipping Containers for sale/rent 20’ & 40’ Kootenay Containers Castlegar 250-365-3014 Asham curling shoes and gripper, like new, men’s size 8, $40. Chefs Choice meat slicer, like new, $80. Sunbeam mix master, $25. Older Sears electric sewing machine & cabinet, $35. 250-442-6008.

CALCANA 20 ft Infrared gas heater, 75,000 BTU. Very Good Condition. $850 250-442-2744 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

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STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

Misc. Wanted Local Coin Collector Buying Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins etc 250-499-0251 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.

Lots Christina Lake: close to amenities, $89,900. 250-6660013.

Mobile Homes & Parks Grand Forks: 1200 sq ft older mobile on own. Extra Foods area, corner lot. Will trade for sm house or Triangle Gardens mobile under $100,000. Evenings 250-442-7130, no msg’s.

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent Grand Forks: 1&2 bdrm apt., N/P, RR. 250-442-2276 / 250442-6800.

Grand Forks: 1bdrm in clean, quiet building dwntwn. a/c, w/d, elevator. Suit mature adult. Sm pet on approval. NS, RR, $680+ util’s. Avail Jan 1st.

250-442-0952 / 250-442-5984.

Grand Forks: 2 bdrm. apt to rent. $750/m. 250-442-0930.

Grand Forks-2 brdm apt.

Black Knight, RR, NP, NS. 250-442-2599 / 443-1599.

Grand Forks: 3 bdrm, 2 full bath, on 19th St. N/P, RR. Comes w/covered parking.

250-442-2276 / 250-442-6800.

Grand Forks: clean 2 bdrm apt in quiet building. N/P, N/S. Rent negotiable. Available Dec 1st. 250-442-2865 / 778-4789169.

Rentals

Transportation

Apt/Condo for Rent

Auto Financing

RECENTLY refreshed apartments near the Grand Forks Hospital. One bedroom $550.00 plus electricity.

Two bedroom $650.00 plus electricity. Discount available for long term lease. Laundry in building.

N/S, N/P. References required.

250 584 5052 or mike_de@telus.net

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Misc for Rent

ACCOUNTANTS

APPRAISERS

Phoenix Manor Retirement Home (formally Abbeyfield) is taking applications from seniors. Meals, utils & cable all included. $1,350. 250-442-2223.

Lia Azhure Inc.

WEST KOOTENAY

Mobile Homes & Pads

Certified General Accountant

Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca

250-442-0141 7157 - 3rd Street

Grand Forks: River front 1 bdrm mobile, horse coral, $450/m. 250-442-2378.

Recreation Fully equipped 1 bdrm country cottage, close to Phoenix ski hill. Lots of sledding , cross country skiing and snow shoeing trails. 250-442-8238.

Serving the West Kootenay and Boundary Regions since 1993

BRAD McPEEK, D.A.R.

PHONE 250-442-7030

KEMP HARVEY BURCH KIENTZ INC.

Homes for Rent Christina Lake: 2 bdrm + den, 1 bath, near new modular home, quiet adult community, 40yrs +, NS, RR, 5 apply’s, $690/m +utils. 250-442-7476.

Christina Lake: 2bdrm mobile or 2 bdrm house. Near golf course. $700 includes util’s.

604-210-1620 or email azoreancatering@hotmail.com Grand Forks 2bdrm, 1 bath.

Includes; utils, W/D, F/S, DW, micro, central vac, fenced yard w/gazebo & lawn furniture, NS, NP, RR. Avail December 15th. $800/m. 250-442-7516.

Grand Forks: 2bdrm house, rual setting, W/D, F/S, NS, NP, $650/m + utils. Avail Dec, !st.

Contact Cheryl 250-492-7622.

Grand Forks: 2bdrm on Granby river, fenced yard. mature couple, N/S. 250-512-1268.

Grand Forks: small but very cozy 2 bdrm cottage overlooking river. Shares 1 acre with 2nd home. Blocks from Extra Foods. $650/m + util. N/S. 250-666-0088.

Grand Forks: sm separate studio home for single person, $500 incl utils. N/S, N/P. Must be compatible. 250-442-8201

APPRAISALS

CertiďŹ ed General Accountants 619 Central Ave., Grand Forks, B.C.

Ph: 250-442-2121

Cars - Domestic 1995 Chevy Lumina, 180,000km, $1,200. 250-4435506.

1997 Golf, 2 door, 4 cy, standard, good body, good tires. $1,700/obo.

250-442-7130.

Evenings, no messages.

2000 Buick Century Sedan, excellent condition, silver gray, 128,106 km. $4,200. 250-4423229.

2001 Pontiac Sunfire. 250584-9117.

Sport Utility Vehicle 2008 Ford Escape, black, AWD, auto, 4 dr, $12,900.

Greenwood. 250-449-5483.

98 Ford Explorer, 4x4, strong V6, 4.0L, A/C, P/W, good winter tires, absolutely mint, $3.950. 250-442-2212.

Trucks & Vans

Rooms for Rent

2004 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad/cab, 4x4, canopy, needs motor. $1,250 250-442-6091.

Grand Forks: room, $300/m, close to dwnt, quiet, shared kitch/bath. 250-442-5732.

96 GMC, SLT, Ex-cab, 4x4, 5.7, great shape, winter tires, $3,950. 250-442-2212.

BUSINESS DIRECTORY ADVERTISING Call 250-442-2191

APPRAISERS D.G. (DAVE) MARSHALL, CRA, RI

BOUNDARY APPRAISAL SERVICE Serving Grand Forks & Boundary Country 30+ Years Experience Residential & Vacant Acreage Appraisals for: -Mortgage Applications -Estate Purposes -Family Disputes -Assessment Resolution Phone: Res-250-442-5199 Cell-250-442-6199 e-mail – marsda@telus.net

+ Mortgage ReďŹ nancing Appraisals + Current Real Estate Market Evaluations + Estate/Taxation/Divorce/Appraisals + New Construction/ Progress Report/Appraisals

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BOUNDARY BUSINESS DIRECTORY CABINETRY

COMPUTERS

HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING

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Furniture • Cabinetry Ray Morasse - Craftsman Indigowood.ca 250.442.9858

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Rara Avis Dancers presented the 10th annual Dance Extravaganza and Yuletide World Market on Thursday, Dec. 5 at the Grand Forks Secondary School auditorium. Over one dozen dance troupes from the Boundary area came together to perform their latest works, offering a rich and varied cultural experience. The Dance Extravaganza showcased a wide range of dance artists and styles, from jazz, belly dance and cancan dancing, to an experimental world dance form known as “tribal fusion.”

This year’s show includes special guests from Kettle Falls, Wash., the highly acclaimed Haran Irish Dancers.

The dance extravaganza is an annual event hosted by a different local dance troupe each year.

Above: Zumba dancers: (front row, from left) Sarah Unruh, Sonya Wood and Angelina McIver; (middle row, from left) Marlene Wollenberg, Sharra Margerison and Tanya King; (back row, from left) Donna Hawkins and Isabelle Ryder.

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Have a One-of-a-Kind Christmas!

Here’s wishing you a season that’s as special as you are!

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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Best wishes

to all for a Peaceful and Prosperous 2014

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Letters to Santa Dear Santa I want a robot dinosaur. It transforms into a truck and into a dinosaur.

They are called Dinobots. They are so cool. That’s all.

Love Jaxon Hall Age: 4.8 years old Kinder Kollege Preschool Dear Santa I want a firefighter costume with a hose and a fire truck. I want a key and lock. That’s all.

Love Rocky Lindsay Age: 4.3 years old Kinder Kollege Preschool Dear Santa I want a toy pirate ship with the pirates. His name is Jake, Covey is a kid no he looks like a kid but he’s a pirate.

That’s all. Bucky is the pirate ship.

Love Isaac Friesen Age: 3.9 years old Kinder Kollege Preschool

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Dear Sa nta, All I want for Christma s is ...

Age 3.7 years old Kinder Kollege Preschool Dear Santa I want Santa to bring me Grimlock it’s a transformer. Tao wants a train twister from Santa.

Love Sage Kuromi Age 3.4 years old Kinder Kollege Preschool

Dear Santa I want Santa to bring me a toy truck and a kite. I need a pen that’s purple and a bathing suit that’s purple tool.

Love Kendra Butler Age 3.10 years old Kinder Kollege Preschool

Dear Santa I want Santa to bring me lip stick because I don’t have any. And I want a doll house. And I want a Christmas tree with a cherry on top.

Love Addison Filipek Age: 4.4 years old Kinder Kollege Preschool

Dear Santa I want a bathing suit. A princess one. A long blonde wig and a Rampusl dress for Halloween. That’s all.

Love Kaydance Bryan Age: 4.6 years old Kinder Kollege Preschool

Dear Santa I want a sword. And a mask and Jojos. They are for throwing at bad guys. That’s all.

Love Rhylan Wark Age: 4 years old Kinder Kollege Preschool

Dear Santa I want a Mutant Ninja Turtle set.

And all the Alien lego sets. And a Sponge Bob lego set. I don’t have the pineapple one. That’s it.

Love Cassius Baker Kinder Kollege Preschool

Dear Santa I want Santa to bring me all of the toys from the show I watched in my new house.

Love Sawyer Dobinski Age: 4.2 years old Kinder Kollege Preschool

Dear Santa I want a doll house. That’s all.

Love Aralia Adrian

Dear Santa I want a transformer with a seat in for a person. I want more presents but

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.

I don’t know what else.

Love James DeVries Age: 4.7 years old Kinder Kollege Preschool Dear Santa I would like a web shooter. It shoots webs out of it. Just that.

Love Noah Schader Age: 3.2 years old Kinder Kollege Preschool Dear Santa I would like a new soo.soo on a string for my baby. Some maybe a rocking chair and a bottle. I already have a bottle but it’s a dog bottle.

Also maybe a baby bib. Maybe some jewelry. Noah would like a John Deer tractor. And I want a hair dresser thing. And some fancy high shoes.

Love Vienna Dalla Lana Age 4.5 years old Kinder Kollege Preschool Dear Santa I am going to get a real doll. And a baby butterscotch. And twilight circle and one more thing a Jasmine doll.

Love Lilly Porter Age: 4 years old Kinder Kollege Preschool Dear Santa I want a Spencer that talks for Eva. And one for me. I also want a Emily.

Love Emil Glaser Age: 3.7 years old Kinder Kollege Preschool

With Warm

WISHES Hope your holiday is as wonderful as your are.

THANKS!

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Letters to Santa

May Your Days Be Merry & Bright!

Dear Santa I want cookie monster with cookies.

I want planes too. And lightening McQueen cars. That’s all I like.

Love Colton Derhousoff Age 3.9 years old Kinder Kollege Preschool Dear Santa I want real chocolate chip cookies.

Me want toys too. That’s all.

Love Erik Watson Kinder Kollege Preschool Dear Santa I want a blue electric truck so I can play with my brother. I want a frog doll a girl one.

I want a Cinderella doll with a bottle and a crown and I want or it goes with a cheese set, and some hats, castle and I want a cooking kitchen a Rapunsel doll. And a real puppy so I can play with it.

Love Kanan Lovegrove Age: 4.7 years Kinder Kollege Preschool Dear Santa I want a princess and a boy Barbie. And then I would like a pretend horsie. That’s all.

Love Olivia Watson Age 3.9 years old Kinder Kollege Preschool Dear Santa I want the talking trains, Wilson and Toato. That’s all.

Love Jaxon Hall Age 4.8 years Kinder Kollege Preschool Dear Santa I want a hunting jacket and a hunting hat and hunting face mask. And a kitchen so I can make stuff. That’s all.

Love Gage Kiselbach Age 4.10 years Kinder Kollege Preschool Dear Santa I would like dress-up dresses and Cinderella shoes. An easel for painting. A pretend cell phone. Baby dolls with bottle.

Love Saffron Chornenki Age 4.2 years Kinder Kollege Preschool Dear Santa, How’s Rudolph? How are you Santa? How does Rudolph fly? For my mom, I would like some jewelry. For

Ken Dodds

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

Merry Christmas

Isabella, Christina Lake Elementary

my Dad, I would like some tools. For my sister I would like some jewelry.

For my self I would like some jewelry. because I wish I had some. For our school, I would like candy.

Love from Cassidy Seitz (age 5) Written by Kendra Newman (age 10) and Jailyn Needoba (age 10) Dear Santa I want Lego. I really, really want a doggie with a leash, but it’s a toy.

That’s all.

Love Nevaeh Jorgensen-Soobotin Age 4:10 Kinder Kollege Preschool Dear Santa May I have a purple hair brush, and a purple teddy bear and a yellow puppy and a pink unicorn.

Please eat the cookies at our house.

Rowan Knight Age 3, Rossland, B.C. Dear Santa, How are the elves? How are you?

I would like soap for my mom. I would like tools for my dad. I would like a dolly for my sister emily. I would like tools for my dad. I would like a nerf gun for my brother logan.

I would like a bayblade because I dont have one. I dont want anything for the school because its perfect! I would like for Grand forks more toy stors Id like for the would food and more animals. What would you like for Xmas Santa?

Love from Jesse Tebrinke Age 5 Written by Hannah Boyo and Areena Dagg Dear Santa, How are your reindeer? How are you Santa? How are your elves?

For my mom I would like a heating blanket. For my Dad a monster truck.

My brother a green tilt bike.

I would like an iPod because I don’t have one and I would want to play games on it. I would like flowers for my school. I would like money for everybody in Grand Forks. I would like Peace, clean water and food for the world. How do you use magic? How does Rudolphs nose glow? How do the elves make toys?

Love from, Travis Bryant (age 4) Written by, Teara Kinakin (age 11) and Alexa Voiken (age 11) –Hutton School Dear Santa, How are you? How’s Mrs Claus?

I would like to get my mommy jewelery. For my daddy I would like a guitar. For my brother I would like lego Starwars. For my sister she gets a big lump of coal. I would like a dream house, Ipad and a Ceabord.

What I want for school is a pool.

What I want for the city of Grand Fork’s is a water park.

What do you want for christmas.

Love Kaileena Houde-Hunink (age 6) written by big buddy Joelle Starchuk (age 10) Dear Santa, How are your reindeer? How is Rudolph? How are The elves?

For my mom I would like a cookie pan. For my Dad I would like a dirt bike. For my sister Ursula, I would like make up. For my brother Gabriel I would like a quad. For christmas I would like a waterslide in the playground. For Grand Forks I would like a waterpark. For the world I would like a large waterpark, love and happiness!

Love Joe Glas (age 5) written by Faith Schiesser (age 10)

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“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’.”

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Letters to Santa

Season’s Greetings

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Peace & Joy May glad tidings be yours this holiday!

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Season’s Greetings From the management and staff at your Grand Forks Panago Pizza!

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

Dear Santa, How are you, Santa? Are you making cool toys at the north pole?

How do reindeer fly? Are the elves hard workers?

For my mommy I would like jewlerly! For my Daddy, will you bring him some tools! For Caleb, will you bring him some lego?

I would like six bayblades and two bay warriors!

For Hutton School, Please bring us more pencils and more erasers! For the world I want to give candy! What do you want for christmas Santa?

Love from Kedir Martens (age 5) written by: Kieran Nordman (11) Dear Santa, I wonder how the elves make the toys? How do the reindeer fly? Why is Rudolph’s nose red?

For my Mom, I would like a blue Hot wheel’s car. For my Dad, I would like a rainbow model steam engine.

For my sister I would like a baby doll. For my baby sister I would like a rattle.

For christmas I would like a violin because I want to learn to play it. For my school I would like a T.V. to watch outside. For my community I would like a place that sells hot dogs. For the world I would like world peace.

When will you be here?

Love from Jasper Chato (age 6) written by Sean Chambers (age 10) and Hayden Tralnberg (age 10) Dear Santa, How are your elves? How are your reindeer? How are you?

For my mom, I would like a new watch. For my brother, I would like a new baseball bat. For my sister, I would like a vollyball net. For my dad, I would like some new hockey cards.

For myself, I would like the hot wheels maker because I would love to making hot wheels.

For my school, I would like some new soccer balls. For the community of Grand Forks, I would like a sled hill. For the world, I would like to end starvation, give happiness and help poor people.

What’s your favourite cookie?

How is Mrs. Claws? What is your favourite colour?

Love from Logan Engen and written by Seamus Carlyle age 12 – Hutton School Dear Santa, How are your elves? How is Rudolph? What is your favorite place?

For my mom I would like to get her a new phone. For my brother I would like to get him a new T.V. For my dad I would like to get him a new car. For my sister I would like to get her a new Ipod and for my other sister a new alarm clock. I would like a pocket knife because I want to carve

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I would like more peace in the school. I would like a McDonalds for Grand Forks. I would like no wars, no more stinging bees, and no more garbage. How do you fit so many presents in one bag? What is Rudolph’s favorite colour?

Love from: Koen Burrows (age 5) and written by Savannah R. (age 11) and Ali C. (age 11) and Anthony L. (age 12) - Hutton School Dear Santa, How are you Santa? How is Mrs Claus? How is the Spirit of Christmas? For my mom please bring a new home. For my Dad could you bring him a new Semi truck. Could you bring a new game for big brother, Phoenix. Please bring a new a new doll for baby. Mystique would like a new phone. Seneca would like a new make up case.

I would like some bayblades and an arena to go with them. They are fun.

I hope my family has a nice Xmas.

For Grand Fork, bring a new pool for our community. Hutton school would like a nice X-mas. The world needs peace. Thank-you Santa.

What would you like for X-mas?

Maybe a nice lazyboy chair?

Love from Devlin Bigstone written by Mystique Bigstone Dear Santa, How is it going at the North Pole?

How is Rudolph?

For my mom, I would like a box of chocolates. For my dad, I would like dark chocolate. For my sister, I would like a holiday Barbie. I would like a stuffed chihuahua because they are cute.

For this school, I would like it to be quiet. For this town, I would like peace. For the world I would like peace, love, caring and happiness.

Where were you born? What is your favorite kind of cookie? Which reindeer is your favorite?

Love from Grace Jaeger (age 5) and written by Ella Churchill (age 10) –Hutton School Dear Santa, How was your day? What is your favorite color?

Can you please get my mom some flowers. For my brother can you get some lego. My dad wants some coke a cola please. For myself I want makeup so that I can wear it. For the school I want more monkey bars.

What I want for Grand Forks is a toy store. For the world I want peace, harmony.

How is Rudolph? How is Mrs. Claus? How are the toys going?

Love From: Maddy Gadsden (age 6) written by, Leanora Wilson (age 11)

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Dear Santa, Hows Rudolph? and How do you fit all the toys in one Bag? Speaking of toys I want a D’S for christmas because I want to play games on it. I want to give my class hockey puck’s I also want peace in Grand Forks, a million dollars for the ski hill and a million dollars to charity.

Tell me how Rudolph is.

Love from Joshua Edwards (age 5) written by Ty McPherson (age 11) - Hutton School Dear Santa, I would like some flowers for my mom.

I would also like three bottles of Shampoo, for my brother some hot wheels, for my sisters some Barbies, I would like some hot wheels.

What would you like for Christmas Santa?

Love from Joe Matters (age 6) and Dane (age 10)

Dear Santa, How are your reindeer feeling?

How is Mrs. Claus feeling?

For my mom I would like a card from Santa. For my Dad I would like a book. For my grandma and grampa I would like a new fridge. For me I would like ear phones because I wan’t to listen to music.

For the school, I would like some new pencil crayons. For Grand Forks, I would like money. For the world I would like peace, kindness and for it to be easier for everyone to live.

Love from Forrest Miles (age 6) written by Aliyan Clark (age 10) - Hutton School Dear Santa, How is Rudolph doing? How are you doing?

For my Mom, I would like to give her a glass bird. For my Dad, I would like to give him a guitar. For my Uncle, I would like to give him lego Starwards. For my Aunty, I would like to

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How is Rudalph feeling? What are you doing Santa?

For my mom I want a new phone.

For my dad I want a dog. For my Grandma Ardif, I would like some glass pictures. For my Grandpa Marvin I would like some crafts.

I would like for christmas a fureal monkey because it is cute and it has a bow.

What I want for our school is new toys. What I want for Grand Forks is a clean river. What I want for the world is no more hungry people. for the world is more birds. Also more flag’s.

How are the elves? Are the big elves helping our the little elves? who is your favorit raindeer?

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Letters to Santa

give her a candy cane and a great big, big hug. For my Nana I would like to give her a glass elephant. For my Papa, I would like to give him a big, big hug and a kiss.

I would a furreal monkey for christmas because it is so cute and you could play with it.

I would like a magic wond for the school. I would like more parks for our community of Grand Forks. I would like more trees and more dogs and more big buddies for the world.

Why does Rudolph have a red nose? How is Mrs. Claus? What do you want for Christmas?

Love from, Ryli Banman (age 6) written by Sophia Stoochnoff (age 11) Dear Santa, How is your sleigh doing Santa?

How do your elves make toys?

For my Mom I would like jewelry.

For my Dad I would like new clothes.

For my sister I would like Barbies.

For Christmas I would like Lego because I love building. For my school I would like a bigger school.

For Grand Forks I would like more buses. For the world, I would like no war, no sickness, and peace on earth.

How do reindeer fly? How does Rudolph’s nose glow? How does your sleigh fly?

Love from Johnny Bak (age 6) written by Teara Kinakin (age 11) Dear Santa, How do you get to school? Do you have any kids? For my mom, I would angels. For my dad I would like a canucks flag and blanket. For bolth of my sisters I would like monster High. For my self I would like an Ice Cream Maker because I love Ice Cream and I want to make Ice Cream for my family.

I would like a new play ground for our school for our community of Grand Forks, we need a new candy store.

For the world – world peace and no bullies and no world hunger.

Do you have any baby reindeer?

Why do you eat so many cookies?

What is your favorite kind of cookie?

Love from Chase Courtney (age 6) Haven Visser (age 10 - Hutton School Dear Santa, How are all the reindeer? How do they fly?

For my mom, I would like a shiny new pan! For my dad I would like a

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new car that only he can touch. For christmas I would like an Ipod because I want to play games on it! For my school, I would like a new carpet.

For all of Grand Forks, I would lik candy canes. For the whole world, I would like Toys, an Xbox, and presents…from Santa.

Did you feed your reindeer? What do they like eat?

Love from Julien Honor-Decap (Age 5) written by Savannah (Age 11) and Kailyn (Age 10) Dear Santa, My name is Cache, I like it when you bring me presents. I would like a toy jeep with a remote. I will leave you cookies and milk and carrots for the reindeers.

Love from Cache C. Age 3 Little People’s Centre Preschool Dear Santa, My name is Noah, I like it when Santa brings presents. I like putting up my Christmas decorations with Mommy and Daddy. I will leave you a snack.

Love from Noah V. Age 3 Little People’s Centre Preschool Dear Santa, My name is Ethan, I like putting up the decorations and wrapping presents. I like to make snowballs, and snow angels. I will leave you a letter and some cookies.

Love from Ethan V. Age 3 Little People’s Centre Preschool Dear Santa, Where is the North Pole? Where were you born?

This year for Christmas for my mom, I would like a Buddah pendant. For my sister Isabella, I would

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like Maple doll clothes. For my Dad, I would like a new shot gun. For Christmas I would like a D.S. because then I could play Mario.

For Hutton School I would like it to be an even nicer place. For our community I would like it to have no bullies.

I would like the world to be a calm place. I would also like the world to be a better and clean place.

Santa, how’s Rudolph? Merry Christmas Santa.

Love from Gabriel Tomashewsky (Age 5) written by Hannah Semenoff (Age 11)

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Dear Santa, My name is Colton and I am 4 years old. I like it when you bring me presents. I remember when Grandma and Grandpa, Auntie and Uncle Mat came to visit me when I lived in Vancouver.

I will leave you chocolate milk, cookies and muffins.

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Dear Santa, My name is Mylie. Santa I would like to have presents. I get to stay home during the holidays. I will be sleeping when you come.

I will leave you a cheese sandwich.

I went to the mall and saw Santa.

Love from Mylie E. Age 3-1/2 Little People’s Centre Preschool

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Dear Santa, My name is Sonal and I like it when my brother plays with me. I like it when it is snowing. I would like a dinosaur.

Love from Sonal C. Age 4 Little People’s Centre Preschool

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Dear Santa, My name is Marissa and I have earrings. I like to get up really early and open presents.

My mom will make cookies for you. I like to go sledding. I like to watch you on TV. Love from Marissa S. Age 3 Little People’s Centre Preschool

Dear Santa, What’s your favorite food?

I would like Spot, the little dog that moves.

Thanks Santa!

Love from Hailey Age 5 Sunshine Valley Little People’s Centre Daycare

Dear Santa, My name is Selena and I am excited about seeing you at the parade. I would like to have some Hello Kitty and Minnie Mouse things. I will leave carrots for your reindeer.

Love from Selena M. Age 4 Little People’s Centre Preschool

Dear Santa, My I have a camera and a phone. My name is Aiyana. I like to build a snowman with balls, my mommy helps me.

I go pee on the potty now. I will leave you gingerbread cookies I would like a rocking horse. I like snowflakes.

Love from Aiyana Age 3 Sunshine Valley Little People’s Centre Daycare

Dear Santa, My name is Amira and I would like a fairy that goes up and down. I saw it on the T.V.!

I remember opening presents that I saw under the tree when I woke up.

That was a long time ago. My mom will leave you a snack.

Love from Amira L. Age 3 Little People’s Centre Preschool Dear Santa, My name is Riley, I wanted to tell you that Christmas is my favourite holiday. I like it when people be nice to each other.

I like putting up the Christmas tree. I would like a new pony doll house. I will leave chocolate milk and cookies for you.

Love from Riley R. Age 4 Little People’s Centre Preschool Dear Santa, My name is Solara, I would like another doll like a Barbie. I like to build a snowman with his scarf. I will leave some cookies and some milk because Santa likes milk and cookies.

Love from Solara Age 2 Sunshine Valley Little People’s Centre Daycare Dear Santa, My name is Justin, I would like a jackhammer to put in the ground. I like to look at the Christmas lights.

I am all out of chocolates until you come.

I will go to sleep early so Santa comes. I will leave you grapes.

Love from Justin Age 2 Sunshine Valley Little People’s Centre Daycare Dear Santa, I would like a present, a pink one! I like to play with my friends. I like a train. Bye! Love from Joel Age 3 Sunshine Valley Little People’s Centre Daycare

Wishing Happy Holidays to all members of our Community.

May your blessings be many in 2014!

Dear Santa, I want a super duper scoop up car. I want a skating rink.

We already have a Christmas tree. I really like Gregory but I can’t have a Gregory. Hailey likes lego and mommy really wants a work bench. That’s all I want to say.

Love from Paige, Age 3 Sunshine Valley Little People’s Centre Daycare Dear Santa, I like puzzles and spiderman cars. I would like a race track and a train. I would like a toy duck, not a real duck. I think that’s all.

Merry Christmas!

Love from Robert, Age 3 Sunshine Valley Little People’s Centre Daycare Dear Santa, I would like you to get me a little motorbike with no pedals.

I want the motorbike to have a motor in it.

I like a present that is a little shovel, to wipe snow off my Nana’s driveway.

Thanks, Santa!

Love from Seth Age 4 Sunshine Valley Little People’s Centre Daycare Dear Santa, I would like a racecar with racing wheel sand a mustang with retractable wheels.

I would like a dump truck with gears inside and you can use your hands with to dump dirt.

Thanks, Santa!

Love from Ashton Age 4 Sunshine Valley Little People’s Centre Daycare Dear Santa, I would like an electric jeep for Christmas.

I would also like a baby stroller, and a big baby crib.

Thanks, Santa!

Love from Summer Age 5 Sunshine Valley Little People’s Centre Daycare

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

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Dear Santa, I have a catalogue, but I didn’t circle anything I want yet. I would like a mini I-pad though. I would really like a bigger room!

I would like to know what your favorite cookies are.

Merry Christmas!

Love from Perrie Age 9 Sunshine Valley Little People’s Centre Daycare Dear Santa, I love christmas!!!

How do you deliver that many preselts? Do you ever get sick?

I wish For My country more books. I wish For a new X box 1 For Me. I wish For My Family to hav the best christmas I wish For My Frened a haie christmas?

From Max McWeen Dear Santa, How did Rudoph get a red nose? Does Mrs. Claus cook for you? How does the randeer fly?

My famliy would like a now truck. and I would like a new doll, ok. And the community would like new ANIMALS! Love from Kerrissa Watson Dear Santa, I was thinking who is your fastest elf? Santa what is your fastest elf name? Why do you have to be fat. Do you like cookys. I lik cookys.

Do you have a dad. this is my wish is to meet a elf. my family wish is all my grandpa’s kids cum for Christmas diner my school wish is to have a hockey rink. My community wish is to have a first win for my hockey team. from Charlie Foy!

a good Christmas. my Christmas wish for my country our soldiers stay as peacekeeprs.

Love Emma L. Dear Santa, My wish. 1. a elf on a shelf. and 2. a furby Bom the pink and white won.

My family wish. I. to go to Hawie. 2. to go to Micscow. My friend wish. 1. to let her go to Hawie and Micscow. My contry wish. 1. we have freedom and peac.

How is rodof doiong and all the other ranidear and mrs. clas. and how are you and the elfs? I Love the north Pole. Do you?

Im I on the good list? or not? How many elfs Do you have? love Carly.

Dear Santa, I would like a remote controls boat, motor bike and a time track remote control. All I would realy like is a remote control airplane and another remote control red and white car.

From Steven Harsh

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May your Christmas be blessed with peace and love!

All the best to you and yours throughout the New Year!

Dear Santa, may I Please have a snow Globe for my Friendes Julia and Emma can I Please have two raine Deer StuFy’s. for my community may thae Be Happy for the hole Chistmas. For my family can those have a new coffee mug. for Ayina may I Have a new StuFy Pigwin.

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Dear Santa, I doe’t live in Alberta any more I live at the Rock Creek Ranch in the town Rock Creek BC. Then I want my own ipad for Christmas this year. And then may you please get my Mom a new bed for Christmas this year. from Bodi Goodrich

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Dear Santa, my Christmas wish For me is a snowgloBe. For my Family wish is to make Christmas cookys. my commuity Christmas wish is to get a skateing rink. my wish For Mackenzie to hav

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Letters to Santa Dear Santa, How DiD RuDolPh get a reD nose is it cold Down at the PoLe Do You Boing RuDolPh when you give the PRisents to the kids I ReaD a Book of you.

For Chrismas I wold Like a RainDeer Book in my sock anD a Big StuFFy horse and I maD some cookies For you Do the rainDeer Fly Do you sacol magic StuFy a Toy Dog and a hockey and a hockey toy and cards how olD are you anD Mis Clause and You are smat because you have Powers and magic to is RuDolPh cute. how olD is RudolPh Is he olD as You. Fome Siarrah Dear Santa, I am excited for Chistmas Are You? Is it cold at Santa’s Place I would really like 3 Pokemon bolls I need Dracoon and Picchu and charmamer I would like some Pokemon bolls for my sister so she can Play with me My friend Lindan would like skates and a hockey stick for Christmas I wish thate everyone safe holiday From Nikolaos Dear Santa, Hi Santa! How a you Doing? How are your reindeer? How is RudopH? Does he like carrot cookies?

I Liked my snowmx last year. Ethan liked hiis wagon.

We are stil playing From Nathan

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Dear Santa, Dos Mrs. Claus go with you? are you magic? how Do you go through the chimney? I wish For an alive Holland lop Bunny. A For my Mom a trip to Hawaii. and For Charlie to have whatever he whan’ts For Christmas. and Food For the community and make sur theat they cepe peace.

My frends think you are fat From Devin Harfman I love Christmas.

Dear Santa, I want a pair of Fuzzy SliperS and for the School I want paper towel in all the bath roomS So people can dry their hands properly and avoid getting Sick.

I wish that my couSin Hannah Will have a Safe year Sking. I wish that every one in the community gits a gift for chistmaS. I wish that every one in are country will Stay Happy and peacefull. do you git Sick on chiStmaS because you eat so many cokies? have a merry Christmas!

From Reine Fossen

the doggone best one ever and you stay out of the doghouse in the new year! ~ Tom, Karen & Candis

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Dear Santa, Well all I want for chriStmaS is the most Best very christmaS ever and oh and I want Sisilie to have the BeSt chriStmas ever and something good I want the country to have a good Christmas I want my uncle to be there at chriStmas so he can See family members at chriStmaS I want Devin Harfman to get anything he want’s for christmaS Santa what Do you Do when it’s not Christmas Do you SleeP and I want Mr. Claus and Mrs. Clause to have a good chriStmaS and Charlie to have from Jake Pazdzierski Dear Santa, How are you? How is RudolPh? Do you Like hockey?

Who is your favourite hockey PlayerS? My favourite hockey Players Sidney Crosby and Erik Karlsson I’m wishing for a Lego coast guard set I wish my family could go to Disneyland.

I wish my town could have N.H.L. Stars Play at our rink.

I wish for Canada to win gold at the Olympics.

I wish for my friends to have a Merry Christmas from Blake Ferrier

Dear Santa, How did RudolPh get his red nose?

I want lots of stuffies for christmas.

I hope my coysin Nik gets what he wants for christmas. I wish the community had more snow.

I wish for Austin to get all the Digimon stuff he ask’s for christmas.

Please Santa make all my wishes come true.

Love Julia Dear Santa, I want a Zoomer for Christmas. I would also like a reindeer to. My family would like a new tobagon. how is Rudolf doing? What do you feed your reindeer? I want an easy bake to, so that I can make cookies and cupcake.!

From Sylvie Harpur Dear Santa, Hi itS me Bailey I HaVe BeeN a good Boy anD would Like a Remtning Sd 20 little title NS20 for me and kittens 20 for my family and for Nicol wot toasteas less gorrbage for the world Love Bailey Hatch Dear Santa, Can I Please have a Yoshi Leiji Go Kart! I can Please have a Lego Kart. I was being good. I wanted everyone in the school being good and everyone’s mom and dad being good.

From Nico

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Letters to Santa

beautiful tree. Here comes the fun part the kids decorate.

As we decorate the tree there are a lot of memories of past Christmas’s running through our heads.

After our tree is made beautiful we hop in our beds and wait for Christmas night to open our presents.

I can’t wait for that night to come again.

Sincerely, Antonia Bergendahl Grade Six, WBES

Jasmine, Hutton Elementary

Dear Santa, is RudolPh Sick well are aney oF The RienDear Sick But I Have a a question does mrs.

Claaus come whith you on christmas night well do you no how Christmas is my fafrit year How many cookies you eat in a night do you eat 2000 and 80 cookies you have in a night from Cameron Dear Santa, Haw did rodolf get a red nose? can i ples get a lego boat for cristmes. Haw do you get a round the worl din 1 awre why is your sleigh go so fast?

I wish that skyra was niser that my clas has a good cristmet. I wish that peple in Rock Creek have a lot of fire wood I wish that peple have food.

Fram Solamon Elliot Dear Santa, My sister, Adele and I wonder how you can fit down chimneys and how your reindeer can fly?

Adele and I made up the theory that you are a ghost because you have been alive when even my great Grandmas and Grandpas were alive. Also ghosts can fit through tiny holes even when they are chubby.

Ghosts are very fast and can fly. That is why Adele and I think you are a ghost.

For Christmas, I would like everyone to have a present.

Sincerely, Jade Fossen, Grade Five, WBES Dear Santa, We as a family have a tradition that I would like to tell. Late at night, the day before Christmas, we go and have a tree hunt. We usually go with our cousin.

My Dad has a Volkswagen van that is huge and all of us hop in to it.

After a long time of walking someone spots a tree.

My older brothers, Alexander and Stefan, cut it down usually with a handsaw.

It takes a lot of might and we get the tree in the van. Now we are home and we have

RILKOFF’S STORE Wishing you a Joyous Holiday Season & a New Year filled with Peace and Happiness Thanks to all our customers who supported us in 2013.

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Dear Santa, What I want for Christmas is not something you can put under a tree, or in a stocking. For Christmas, I would LOVE for you to stop the hunger and sorrow throughout the world.

When my family and I went to Vancouver, last summer, I counted how many people were living on the streets. I counted 113 people! 87 of those people had animals, like doges, cats, birds and other small creatures. Sixty-two of those people were children! Anyway, it would be really great if you could help the people all over the world to find shelter, food, and warmth.

Yours Truly, Yolanda Fenwick-Wilson Grade Six, WBES Dear Santa, My brother thinks you’re real and you so are your reindeer. I don’t believe in Santa and the reindeer but I like getting gifts. My brother also likes gifts. Thank you.

Tasia Corfe, Grade Five, WBES Dear Santa, Each year you fill everybody’s hearts with joy. You even leave some people out of breath!

This year I would really like the following stuff but really anything will do.

1.

Train Twister 2.

Art Set 3.

Easy Bake Oven 4.

New Shoes/ Clothes 5. Sleds 6.

Stuffies 7.

Monster University movie Thank you for reading my list, Nikki Mamye, Grade Five, WBES Dear Santa, How is Rudolph? I am wondering how you fit down the chimney? It is so small and I mean small.

Anyways, when my sister was four or so she thought clouds were mashed potatoes.

One Christmas Eve, we were eating Christmas Eve dinner and as usual we were eating ham, brussel sprouts, and mashed potatoes.

My sister, Siarrah asked, “ How does Santa get through the mashed potatoes in the sky without getting stuck?”

We all laughed anyways, I don’t need a lot for Christmas I just want people to have a nice Christmas.

Sincerely, Hannah Corfe, Grade Five, WBES

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Dear Santa Claus, All I want for Christmas is peace, happiness, freedom and no homeless people around the world.

Something, I want for Christmas that can go in a stocking or under a Christmas tree is more art supplies because I have bin that has a lot more room for art supplies. I really like drawing.

Sincerely, Shivana Sardinha, Grade Six, WBES Dear Santa, How do you make your sleigh fly? I mean I tried to make a water bottle fly by adding wings to it and it didn’t go anywhere.

Your sleigh on the other hand can fly around the world in one night.

Oh, I bet you can’t guess what I got my mom for Christmas.

You will never guess and I won’t tell you so make a guess it’s really cool.

If it’s okay, I would like to tell you what I want for Christmas, I would like one of three things.

Firstly, I would like a desktop computer with enough space to play my Sims game without glitches.

Secondly, a horse is another option I would like on that is agile and strong.

The last thing I would really like is a harness for Darby, my dog.

I really want to train her to pull a sled or sleigh and a harness will help.

Well, that’s all I want, I asked you my questions and I told you I got something special for my mom.

I don’t think I missed anything.

P.S. Okay, I did miss something I forgot to ask if you could write back if not just tell my mom she needs to get me something good.

Sincerely, Emily Noel Davison Grade Six, WBES Dear Santa, Hi, my name is Aven Duncan. I am 11 years old. I live in Bridesville, B.C. on a farm with my Mom, Dad, sister and brother. Across from us lives my grandma and grandpa.

Down the road is where my aunt and uncle are living.

I do not know what I want for Christmas but I will be happy with any thing you give me.

MERRY CHRISTMAS! Aven Duncan, Grade Six, WBES Dear Santa, For Christmas, I would like to have the Horizon Express Lego set, which is an orange train that is a remote controlled Power Functions Lego set.

Every Christmas, since we were

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born, my sister and I left a huge key outside on Christmas Eve so Santa could get in because we don’t have a chimney.

P.S How is Rudolf?

Sincerely, Kayden Eaton, Grade Five WBES Dear Santa, Are you sick of going around the world to give presents to children?

Or is there more than one Santa in each country?

I really want to know that. If you can, I want this really warm and awesome wolf blanket. I’ve been asking my mom for it for a really long time.

Did you know that my favorite holiday is Christmas? What is your favorite?

Well, besides Christmas anyway.

Do you have a favorite kind of cookie? Oh and I want an awesome bottle of neon nail polish too.

I hope that everyone gets what they really want this year and enjoy all the Christmas celebrations after that. I really also hope that you are doing well. Thank you for reading my letter, Merry Christmas!

Sincerely, Clarissa Steele, Grade Five, WBES Dear Santa, I have one question and one only.

How in the world do you fit through all the chimneys? I mean some chimneys are only ten centimeters wide!

Oh and I’m having trouble deciding what kind of cookies to give you so. What kind of cookies do you like?

For Christmas, I would like a Horizon Express Lego set and maybe a nice piece of jewelry for my mom.

Sincerely, Jayden Uphill, Grade Five, WBES

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My Favourite Memory of Christmas My favourite memory of Christmas was the one that had us decorating the Christmas tree. Goblin the cat decided to climb it, that was two years ago.

Also, once the Christmas tree came tumbling down. I love decorating the Christmas tree. It is very fun.

I have always wanted to put the star on the tree. Christmas is one of my favourite holidays because Jesus was born on Christmas. I also love it because we all get to share and open presents.

Sincerely, Quinn Johnson, Grade Five, WBES Dear Santa, I would like some more Doctor Who action figures, preferably the 10th Doctor and a TARDIS big enough to fit my action figures but who am I kidding it is already bigger on the inside.

I have been having a rough year so I was wondering if can make next year better for everybody not just me.

P.S Do you have to change the batteries in Rudolph’s nose?

See you next year!

Sincerely, Jack Williamson, Grade Five, WBES Dear Santa, My name is Bailey and I’m twelve years old. I’d really like the animal shelters to have more money to feed and care for all the animals.

I’d like foster children to have nice sponsors.

Most of all, I’d really like a wolf stuffie to hug and love.

Sincerely, Bailey Patterson, Grade Six, WBES

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Winter memories In Nazareth, there was a young girl named Mary who was pledged to a man named Joseph. An angel went to Mary and said to her that she was to give birth to a son and she shall name him Jesus.

The angel said that ‘the power of God will come over you’. Once Joseph and Mary got married they went to Bethlehem and it came close to when Mary was to give birth but there was no room in the Inn so a man let them spend the night in the barn. Jesus was born and his bed was a manager.

At night, while the shepherds kept watch over their sheep, an angel appeared to them and said in Bethlehem a baby is born and he is Christ the Lord. The shepherds then headed to Bethlehem to see the wonderful thing that had happened.

Once they saw them they worshipped Jesus and spread the good news. Wise men also came and gave the baby Jesus myrrh, gold, and incense.

This is what the holiday celebration means to me.

Antonia Bergendahl Grade 6, WBES I have a sister and two brothers. I also have two more brothers by Heart.

All of us went to our oldest brothers house. He actually lives with his friend and his parents. Anyway all four of us went over there.

The first thing that we did was to tie a role on a whole bunch of sleds and attached it to his quad.

We got one the sleds and drove all over a mountain. It was a kind of scary but, still really fun! One of my brothers fell off when we hit a snow bank.

We didn’t know he fell off so we kept going. Then we noticed that he was gone so we went looking for him.

We finally found him by a tree looking like Jack Frost. He sat with my brother Sage in the front and really was okay after a while. When we got back to the house we drank hot chocolate. It was an awesome day.

Clarissa Steele Grade 5, WBES

My favourite winter memory is one day I was at school with my friends and family.

It was the day of the Christmas play.

It was our turn to sing and we sang the song in French.

It was lots of fun and the best part was that my friends and family were there. I think we sang really well and that everyone did great!

Shivana Sardinha Grade 6, WBES

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Special th oughts of th e season fro Grade 5 a m the nd 6 stude West Bo nts of the undary E lementary School My favourite winter memory was on Christmas. My family and I had just woke up on Christmas morning.

We were very excited to open all of the gifts but there was just one problem.

I heard someone running around like a maniac. I told my mom, but she said I was just imagining it. When I went upstairs I knew at once that I was right.

My little cousin, Noah had opened all presents, destroyed them and threw them all over the Christmas tree. We all just stood there.

We kept looking at each other, then Noah. Then each other, then Noah.

Finally, Noah’s mom came up from the crowd and asked him what the heck he was doing.

“The tree looked a little blank, so I decided to decorate it,” Noah replied.

Everyone but his mom laughed. So that was my Christmas memory.

Yolanda Fenwick-Wilson Grade 6, WBES One of my favourite things in winter is when it first snows. Another one is going outside with my older brother and sister.

We would pack sleds, build snowmen and make snow angels. When we get too cold and tired of playing then we would hang up our snow stuff and sit by the fire drinking cocoa to warm up.

Usually, we also start in about midNovember Christmas baking. I have so many more memories and I am always happy to make more. Truly, the memory that lasts with me most is seeing the smiles on my family’s faces when they open their Christmas presents.

Aven Duncan Grade 6, WBES It all started in Merrit, B.C. where my family and I were about to drive to drive to Vancouver to get on a plane to Ontario, which would then take us to the Spanish Bahamas. We were planning to stay with my step dad’s family for two weeks. Anyways, we were about to get in the car when we found out the car wasn’t working right.

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About ten minutes later, and two wrenches later we were off. We finally arrived at the airport and had to run like crazy while packing our luggage.

It was really confusing trying to find the right gate. When we got through security and was on the plane, Cara, my obnoxious little sister, started crying and crying.

The rest of the plane trip was kind of a blur but when we got out of the plane the only thing I could see was palm trees and ocean.

When we took our golf cart to the house we rented I realized how much more beautiful the Bahamas were then what I originally thought. Really, all we did there was swim, hike, and hang around.

Although, we did go to the Junkanoo Festival. It was a New Years celebration where people of all ages dress up in homemade costumes and dance around. I had the most fun on that trip than I ever had before during a holiday.

Jayden Uphill Grade 5, WBES Almost every year when there is snow on the ground my sisters and I keep a good watch on the step driveway.

This is because in the morning Dad goes down the steep driveway to feed the bulls. When one of us see him going down to the bales we really fast yell, ‘Go Go Go!” Then we all get on our snow clothes, grab our sleds, and sled down the steep driveway.

We go really fast! After our Dad is done feeding the bulls he puts down the big basket on the tractor and we hop in.

Then he closes the claws on the tractor and starts to go up the hill. The funniest part is when he goes up the hill and he makes the bucket go up and down.

Then we get to the top of the hill and he puts the bucket down and we get out and play in the snow.

Jade Fossen Grade 5, WBES

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Winter memories

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

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Everyday in the winter we have a day we call jump day. On jump day you have to do your chores before you go jumping into your sled. When you finally get to climb the hill in the sled you are afraid that you are going to hit a tree.

When you get to the top and start to descend you build up speed. If you lean a little bit you will go that way. It is pretty easy to turn because of that.

Hitting a jump you can go any direction. I once did a back flip, 180 and hit a tree. Jump day is truly fun!

Austin Frankie Grade 6, WBES My favourite winter memory is when I went to my great grandma’s house for Christmas. She lives by the river so we brought our hockey nets since the river was frozen. We were skating and playing hockey with my cousins Devon and Brayden.

It was really fun. When we went inside by then my sister had already found something to amuse herself with

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Hannah Corfe Grade 5, WBES My favourite winter memory is about Jayden and I climbing an 80-degree angle behind my house. When we started we were a little scared at first because there were pointy rocks below where we were climbing.

Near the top of the mountain, which is about fifty feet high, we saw a branch about a couple feet away we grabbed it and pulled ourselves up to the top. The first thing I thought was ‘how did we survive that’ and the second of my thoughts was ‘I’m hungry’ so we went down and had lunch.

Kayden Eaton Grade Five, WBES

My favourite winter memory is when my brother and me played in the snow together.

My brother did a face plant in the snow and it was so funny. Then we went sledding, which was also fun. I did a face plant in the snow shortly after that.

Tasia Corfe Grade 5, WBES Well, my name is Solannah and one wintery night my sister, Sheinah, and I were planning on going on our skidoo up the mountain.

We started it up and it back fired on us. I almost fell off but I didn’t so we started it up again. Soon enough we hit a big bump and that time I did go overboard.

The skidoo kept going and it went in a straight line and chased after my Dad. F inally, he jumped out of the way, hopped on the skidoo and shut it off.

After that it was the end of the skidoo.

Solannah Bosovich

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y favourite winter memory would have to be from many years back. I was no more than six at the time and it was getting to that time of year when all kids are thinking about what Santa Claus was going to be bringing for them … being a young girl Barbie, was huge for me.

I let all my desires be known to all and I can admit it now some 40 years later.

I was the type of child that could never sleep on Christmas Eve, the anticipation of the events awaiting for me to unfold and unwrap were just too great!

I don’t think anything could have settled my “Mexican Jumping Bean Syndrome,“ as it was known to be at that time.

You see, my parents would no sooner be done with their activities for the night, I would be up to explore what would await me for Christmas Morning NOT Christmas at 1 a.m.

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then and when I saw the beautiful Christmas tree all lit up and to my amazement I saw not only Barbie, and all the latest gizmos.

I saw ski equipment, the full package, skies, poles and shiny new silver boots with buckles! Yes, buckles were big back then. Some folks were still wearing tie ups and using spring load bindings.

I was not only amazed at all my parents had put together that beautiful Christmas night, I was bursting with delight at what I would now be able to do … and just as years past the very first sign of daybreak I sprang to try on all my new attire.

I was a burst of energy and was ready to go immediately. I can still recall Dad having a chuckle at the way I had been so taken with my new gifts and stomping around the house fully dressed as loudly as I could.

What makes this one of my “Favourite Winter Memories” is that on that particular Christmas morn-

ing it had just snowed on the old logging road we had come to and there were lots of pillowy snowflakes to make my new ski equipment go as fast as I could because it was my goal from the very start to be quick on my new boards which never brought the balance and fear into the picture, for me … I’m happy to say at such a young age neither ever a problem.

This new bee had so much to explore in the great sport of alpine skiing.

I begged my dad to take me to the “Big Hill,” which at that time was “Red Mountain,” he did agree to take me to the “Big Hill“ providing his Mexican Jumping Bean would continue to help her mother at home.

I agreed to do that and more I’m sure just so nothing could get between me and the “Big Hill“ ticket.

I can’t recall too much more about my surprise that Christmas, but I went on to ski every year at the “Big Hill“ thereafter and I’m happy to say still do.

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That Christmas morning with all the new ski equipment, Barbie … sorry, but skiing is where it was at for me. This favourite winter memory will live with me forever.

I can’t count the number of times I’ve thought of this memory, it makes me humbled and grateful to my parents who wanted to give their little “Mexican Jumping Bean,“ that experience, that memory and that lifestyle.

The only other memory I can recall that I felt that excitement and enthusiasm was when I duplicated the same experience with my own children.

These memory can’t be compared to the others because these came directly from the heart.

Thank you, Mom and Dad, for giving that cherished winter memory that will live in me forever.

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My favourite winter memory: Stan Harder

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remember it well—Christmas 1944.

The war was nearing its end but we didn’t know that.

The government kept its propaganda machine running full out, urging all Canadians to bear down and work harder for the war effort—and even as young kids we were deeply concerned Canada might soon be invaded by seemingly invincible German and Japanese forces.

Dark stories of intrigue, spies and enemy submarines lurking in our waters off shore lent exponential fuel to our childhood fears.

Hope was at an exceptionally low ebb in our district in the Red River Valley of Manitoba.

The devastating droughts of the 1930’s had ended but our poverty had not.

When the majority of any population has literally nothing from which to begin, re-building the scarcest and most elusive commodity can be basic, inherent hope.

Without hope and expectation of better things to come all is indeed lost.

The area grew grains and a minor assortment of livestock primarily for home use, so a crop failure meant income failure pretty well in total, and that summer what the remnants of drought hadn’t taken, grasshoppers and hail had.

Kids understand a lot more than adults seem to believe and we were afraid. Very afraid. How would our family make it through one more winter? I was seven and my brother 10.

We knew we were poor but poverty can be relative for even in the darkest economic times some fare better than others.

We were now both in school and soon enough the families with assured incomes from other than agriculture became known.

These were the “rich kids,” and this was Christmas season.

The toys of the year (for boys) were cap guns. Simple little mechanisms that fired off tiny bursts of gunpowder delivered in narrow rolls of paper we, as poor kids, could tear off one at a time if we had a gun at all, or the wealthier ones could fire off whole rolls in repeater fashion exactly like our Western heroes used their “six guns” in the ever popular Zane Grey stories.

My brother and I were almost irrationally envious of the “rich kids” firing off round after round at school recess, but we declared the only reason we did not have these guns was because we did not want them.

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Nothing could have been further from the truth. We did want them, desperately.

Single-shot guns sold for a staggering 50 cents in the Eaton’s catalogue.

The fancy, shiny repeaters with white plastic embossed handles sold for the unbelievably high price of $2.40 each, an impossible sum for our parents to spend even had they wished to do so, which they did not.

But we were young—we still believed in Santa Claus.

We knew from experience he did not visit all households, and to those he did he seemed to leave “gifts” that would have shown up even if it had not been Christmas.

Like hand knitted socks, gloves and hats. All very practical and necessary, but not exactly what anxious young children had hoped to unwrap Christmas morning.

The one Santa “gift” no one wanted was that of “long Johns“ winter underwear from either Eaton’s or Simpson’s catalogues.

Recipients of such gifts invariably denied having received anything at all.

But my brother and I were not discouraged. Times were hard and Santa was busy but he would stop at our grandparents’ house, this we knew for sure.

On Christmas Day we visited our maternal grandparents and, as expected, the base of their tree was covered in brightly wrapped gifts of all shapes and sizes, their small house packed with people and little kids dodging in and out of what small spaces might open up from time to time between standing adults. Conversational noise was deafening but all seemed pleased to be there.

And soon it was gift-opening time.

Santa’s elves had done well but had apparently become stuck on the loom and most of the presents opened were indeed the much-feared selections of

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As were ours. We smiled and expressed our thanks that Santa had not forgotten us, but our disappointment was almost overwhelming. Santa had not seen fit to bring our most passionately hoped for presents: cap guns.

Even the 50 cent one would have been rapturously received.

But nothing. Our Christmas was over. Our deep, heart-rending discouragement was not.

We still had our paternal grandparents to visit, but history showed Santa seemed not to have their house on his stop list and there was no reason this year should be different.

Whatever hopes we had harboured earlier of Santa bringing cap guns had died a miserably cruel death along with our once fondest but utterly unfounded childhood dreams.

We had an aunt who had, as folks like to say, “married well” in that her husband was one of the few in the district who had prospered even in the Great Depression.

My aunt had money to spend and did so, but unfortunately we had never been on her Christmas list and our expectations this year were no different.

We could see no reason why they should be.

Besides, she had girls only, what would she know of cap guns? Nothing.

There was no tree sheltering gifts and we sat down for Grandma’s Christmas dinner feeling bleak and forlorn.

Our belief in Santa Claus had proven false and unfounded, a childhood fantasy irreversibly destroyed.

We were discouraged and unhappy.

This Christmas we lost more than we had gained—much more.

Things can be replaced, dreams cannot, and our dreams had been destroyed.

There was no Santa Claus.

As we were getting ready to leave these grandparents, this aunt, almost as an afterthought it seemed, stepped up to our car and handed my brother and me each a gift, explaining that Santa had apparently mistaken their house for ours and left these for us.

She had no idea what they were but, ”Merry Christmas!’ and she was gone.

The package size was right, the weight about right—it couldn’t be.

But it was. ”Pearl” handled repeating cap guns and boxes of caps to go with them.

Yes, Christmas 1944.

I remember it well.

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