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A recent report by First Call B.C. revealing half of the children with single parents in British Columbia live in poverty has the NDP criticizing B.C. Liberal government clawbacks. NDP social development spokesperson Michelle Mungall said the government’s policy to claw back child support payments to welfare and disability recipients elevates poverty. “This report proves that children are living in poverty because the B.C. Liberal government is clawing back child support from single-parent families living on income assistance and disability. “It’s time for the B.C. Liberals to end the clawback and give kids their money back.” The NDP is pointing to the $444-million budget surplus expected by spring – twice what was predicted last February – used for poverty reduction funding. The estimated cost of ending the clawback is $17 million, which Premier Christy Clark told media the province “can’t afford” right now. She said her government is sticking to its highest priority of further paying down the about $5 billion in provincial debt. Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett said nobody likes to see people live in poverty, but there is “no more in the pot” of government money. “We’d like to see people get more, but we have to live within the means of the taxpayer. “The best way to reduce poverty [is] education and creating jobs. Employment stops poverty.” The surplus is still a pro-

jection at this point that may disappear under the impacts of the world economy, she noted. Barnett added the B.C. economy is fuelled by resource industries, and funding social programs at a level beyond those revenues hits the taxpayer. “[Low-income residents] don’t pay health care, they get free subsidies for this and that; there are so many things out there. I think government is doing everything we can possibly do. “We now have help at schools with food for children at breakfast; there are lunch programs; there are all kinds of programs... for people in need.” However, Mungall said B.C. needs a legislated povertyreduction plan, noting it is now the only province without one. “One in five B.C. children is living in poverty. That’s disgraceful in a province with so much wealth.” The BC Poverty Reduction Coalition agrees a povertyreduction plan is needed in the province, and presented thousands of letters in support of this to the premier on Nov. 25. In a release, it stated B.C. has the highest poverty rate in the country (according to the most current Statistics Canada numbers from 2007 to 2011) with 10.7 per cent of B.C. residents listed as lowincome. However, Barnett said statistics on all people on the low-income scale will include many who have health-care costs covered, and seniors in subsidized housing or longterm care residences. “Those are things you have got to take into consideration when you [look at] poverty.”

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FAST bytes CRD YEAR IN REVIEW Cariboo Regional District (CRD) chair Al Richmond presented the Year-End Address at the Dec. 12 regular board meeting. It covered activities over 2014 from implementing a new, staff-designed online public mapping system on its website to the tragic breach of the tailings pond facility at Mount Polley Mine that activated the CRD’s Emergency Operations Centre. Read the full address at www.cariboord. bc.ca/news/whatsnew-3.

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Peter Skene Ogden Secondary youth care worker Melody McIntosh, left, and students Angelica Ray and Taylor McCullough helped serve the turkey lunch to Jessa Paddison and hundreds of others when students and teachers queued up for the annual holiday meal.

PSO Students offered turkey lunch Junior program students cook, local food bank benefits

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Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School (PSO) had line-ups two or three deep through an already packed cafeteria and all the way up the adjacent stairwell to the next level when hot turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and more were on the menu on Dec. 11. Youth care worker Melody McIntosh says the Junior Alternate Program students and teacher-

councillor Andy McIntosh put on another stellar turkey lunch for the whole school this season. “The nice thing that happened this year is the Royal Canadian Legion [Branch 260-100 Mile] offered to sponsor our dinner. “So it’s a really nice collaboration of the Legion and our veterans, and the kids who were prepping and cooking the dinner. It’s all just very wonderful.” The Second Annual Turkey Lunch was offered to students and staff by

donation of cash, food or toys for 100 Mile House Food Bank, but with an exception, Melody says. “We also have a program in our school that kids who can’t afford that get a free lunch. “It’s a gift for the kids, and it makes sure that all of them have a nice warm turkey dinner for Christmas.” She adds some students bring along parents or other guests. “[The food bank] gives us a nice thank-you card and it’s really wonderful when they come and collect,

and the kids are all there ... it’s really good for them – good feelings all around.” PSO principal Geoff Butcher was a guest server this year, working along with the McIntoshes and student volunteers. With the advent of the secondary school merger in 2013, the Junior Alternate Program became responsible for running the school cafeteria, which Melody notes gives the students a chance to get out of the classroom and gain work experience.

McLeod reports on mental health Conservative government released hands-on, how-to-do guide

We have all read about the increase of men- issue and conduct consultations across Canada, tal-health issues in the workplace, with reports meeting with academics, employers, employee of nearly one-quarter of the country’s groups, mental health agencies, and working population currently affected by most importantly, to analyze the fedmental-health problems or illnesses leaderal government funded implementation ing to absenteeism and turnovers, says of the Mental Health Commission of Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo MP Cathy Canada’s Mental Health in the Workplace McLeod. Standard.” According to the Mental Health While conducting these consultations, Commission of Canada, workplace menMcLeod says it became apparent busiCathy tal health has a $51-billion economic nesses and groups across Canada are McLeod impact on businesses across Canada, and increasingly more invested in the mental in the next 30 years, it is estimated to well-being of their employees; however, reach $198 billion in current dollars, she adds. many are having challenges with implementing “At the beginning of 2014, the minister of “the standard”. Labour asked me to investigate this critical Many stakeholders suggested a “how-to guide”

would be most welcome, she adds. Last week, McLeod notes, the Mental Health Commission acted on this key recommendation by launching a hands-on, easy to use handbook, entitled Assembling the Pieces: An Implementation Guide to the National Standard for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace. “I would encourage all employers to review this voluntary set of guidelines, tools and resources to better help the psychological health and economic well-being of their workplaces. “Upon the completion of my report and recommendations to the minister, I am confident our government will continue to focus on this critical issue for Canadians.”

BENEFIT GUIDES Disability Alliance BC has updated its Application and Appeal Guides on the Persons with Disabilities and the Persons with Persistent and Multiple Barriers benefits. They are designed for advocates, but can also be used by people applying for or appealing the denial of benefits who don’t have the support of an advocate. The Guides are accessible on the Money and Income Supports page at www.dis abilityalliancebc.org/ money.htm.

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on Mt. Polley, as well as time and energy lobbying to governments and corporations to preserve regional rail, ferry and airport passenger services. Along wit h Richmond’s fundraising for airport improvements, all these efforts are greatly appreciated by the CCCTA, Corbett adds.

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The 2014 CaribooChilcotin Coast Tourism Association (CCCTA) Tourism Summit & AGM saw its President's Award presented to Cariboo Regional District chair Al Richmond on Dec. 5. He was chosen for his longtime assistance to the region’s tourism sector. CCCTA president Pat Corbett notes this annual award recognizes an individual whose cumulative efforts have enhanced the awareness and quality of tourism experiences in the region and provided support to the industry. “I was so pleased to give this year’s CCCTA President’s Award to [Al Richmond] for his over 20 years of helping the region’s tourism industry battle issues, surprises and shocks....” These ranged from helping the local sector through its sudden impacts and challenges surrounding the Mt. Polley Mines breach, BC Ferries cutbacks, loss of passenger train service, regional airport issues, the Tourism Assessment Relief Act, and numerous other regional issues. “ Thanks Al Richmond for all you do for our region’s tourism industry.” Richmond says the award was completely unexpected, as he had no idea why he had been invited to attend. “I was surprised, when so many people work so hard on tourism. I was both honoured and shocked. “I recognize that we had worked a long time on tourism on a number

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Vacant offices leave gaps Vets: service to country reciprocated with ‘runaround’

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K a m l o o p s T h omp s on - C ar i b o o MP Cathy McLeod recently said basic veterans services formerly offered at the closed Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) offices – including at Kelowna and Prince George – are now available at the 600 Service Canada locations across the country. However, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #260-100 Mile House president Bob Wangensteen says local veterans are now required to travel to Penticton for in-person assistance with their unique and often significant needs. There used to be a VAC representative working out of Kelowna who would try to come up to 100 Mile House every month, he adds. “He’d see everybody he could. Those with more serious problems, he helped them. But they just closed that whole office and you know, to hell with it. “Most of the time now, everything is done over the phone, through the 1-800 number.” Regarding veterans with mental health issues, as such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Wangensteen says for many, it is a huge challenge to travel anywhere. “The closest Service Canada is Williams Lake ... and I don’t know how effective it is.” Service Canada in Williams Lake is listed at 1-800-622-6232, which redirects the caller to someone outside of British Columbia. Callers are then told

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while financial and medical plan services are handled at the Williams Lake office, in-person help requires the person to go to the Penticton Veterans Affairs office. Other assistance is requested through another tollfree general number (1-866-522-2122) for that. “I work with a couple here that are battling PTSD,” says Wangensteen. “They had to deal with the 1-800 number and back east. “The problem you run into is, for some-

body with PTSD, they don’t have the patience to jump through hoops ... so while it may be there, it is sometimes quite unobtainable for them.” The federal government is indicating the services are all still out there and veterans can go ahead and access it, he notes. “Well, they can’t access it when they have PTSD.” Some veterans with PTSD are uncomfortable leaving their home, let alone travelling to a strange place in another city, Wangensteen

explains. “They are not going to fill out form after form after form, and mail it here and mail it there and all the rest of it. It’s a long, drawnout process, and that restricts many of them from accessing it.” He adds local veterans’ requests for help often go back and forth when they get rejected for seemingly minor missing items that could be better expedited in person. Wangensteen says the “runaround” these veterans get when they phone or mail in forms asking for help is “disgraceful.” Information and links for veterans are online at www.veterans. gc.ca, and www.service canada.gc.ca/eng/audi ences/veterans/index. shtml.

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Conway: future development under new zoning could impact Horse Lake Carole Rooney Free Press

A group of Horse Lake residents who turned out for a recent public hearing to protest a zoning change are now disappointed it received third reading by the Cariboo Regional District (CRD) on Dec. 12.

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The move may lead to a number of lakeside properties applying to rezone Country Residential – many of them waterfront – and create significant subdivision. Moe Conway and Bill Hawes are among those property owners concerned about Horse Lake water quality – both now and under any future development. While there are “some good” requirements in the rezoning bylaw, such as locating new septic systems 60 metres from the lake, Conway says the “whole issue” for him is the quality of the water, which many residents use for drinking. He noted the CRD’s planning staff has recommended against making the change. The information presented to the public left out a key element in considering such a

substantial increase in lot density, Conway explains. “What I saw missing was nobody knows what the water is like. So, I went to the Ministry of Environment [MOE].” A Nov. 13 MOE reply to Conway included summaries of water testing from 19792008, after which it had no data available on Horse Lake. MOE impact assessment biologist Chris Swan states in her letter she has sampled, and is familiar with, Horse Lake, and she is “concerned about future development” there. “In the [CRD] report Management Strategy for Lake Shoreland Development, Horse Lake is listed as very ‘high sensitivity’,” Swan writes. “I would encourage further study of the water quality of Horse Lake by qualified limnologists [lake science experts] prior to any further development.” Conway says he and Hawes want the public to be aware of the issues and to pressure their elected representatives “to force action to not only stop further lowering of the water quality, but to start to evaluate and improve the lake before it is too late.” Hawes says he is “certainly seeing change” in the weed growth in the water after 30 years of owning property on the lake. His major concern, shared by a number of his neighbours, is the future of Horse Lake and in what direction its water quality might be heading. “My question is, why – what’s happening?” Hawes says he can’t understand why the recommendations in the 1997 Bridge Creek Horse Lake Water Quality Assessment on water quality are not being heeded.

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Sliding into winter games

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At its recent meeting, the District of 100 Mile House council approved $1,000 budget for participation in the 2015 Canada Winter Games to be held in Prince George, Feb. 13-March 1. Mayor Mitch Campsall says the District’s involvement will entail having a presence in a Cariboo pavilion at the games to promote the local community to participants and

spectators at the games. (CRD) and any others that opt “Any opportunity to show- to get on board. case the District and At the CRD’s Nov. the Cariboo region to 14 regular board Canada and the rest meeting, area direcof the world is great. tors had supported People will be comin principle a proing from all across the posal for it to cover country and this event $12,600 from General will be televised all Administration funds, Mitch across the world.” and forward the plan The pavilion will be Campsall to member municibased in a large trailer palities for them and shared by Cariboo commu- the CRD to each cover $1,000 nities, including the District, towards rental fees for the the Cariboo Regional District trailer.

Northern BC Tourism (NBCT) has also organized a Northern BC Plaza with space inside and outside of the Canada Games Plaza for communities and tourism stakeholders to show off their tourism experiences and assets. Through its sponsorship of the games, NBCT secured this space for use by regions within the North Central Local Government Association, including the Cariboo pavilion trailer.

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TNRD fees comparable to other regional districts in southern Interior

The ThompsonNicola Regional District (TNRD) is raising tipping fees for household refuse, as well as demolition, land-clearing and construction (DLC) waste beginning January 2015 at all of its waste facilities, including the Clinton and 70 Mile House solid waste and recycling facilities. The tipping fees for household refuse will go from $60 per tonne to $80 per tonne, and tipping fees for DLC waste will go from $120 per tonne to $160 per tonne, as per a new bylaw that was adopted by the TNRD board of directors. Also in effect as of January 2015, any amount of household garbage less than 50 kilograms will again be charged $1 per bag, up to four bags or 50 kg. Any amount greater than 50 kg will be charged at the $80/ tonne rate. The new fee structure for household waste gives customers incentive to reduce and recycle while saving landfill space, Environmental Services manager Jamie Vieira says, adding divert-

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Grade 4 students Devon Wisdom, left, and Roman Zabaras were part of the class that performed “I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas” at an annual Christmas Concert rehearsal in the 100 Mile House Elementary School gym on Dec. 17.

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Wednesday, Dec. 24th at 5:00pm in German Thursday, Dec. 25th at 10:30am in English Die Neuapostolische Kirche lädt herzlich ein zum

Weihnachtsgottesdienst in deutscher Sprache Heiligabend, 17 Uhr Feiern Sie mit uns das Wunder Christi Geburt und was es heute für uns bedeutet. New Apostolic Church Pinkney Complex, 100 Mile House For more information, please call 778-485-3208

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Careful who you hire for medical help

n August 2013, the illegal activities of a man pretending to be a dentist captured the public’s attention. A member of the public had complained to the College of Dental Surgeons of BC (CDSBC) after receiving treatment from this imposter in an operatory he had set up in his home. This complaint triggered an aggressive investigation by CDSBC to protect people who had sought treatment from him. In British Columba, all dentists must be registered with CDSBC, the regulatory body responsible for ensuring that registrants – real dentists – have a dental degree. Health professionals must also adhere to codes of ethics and standards of practice, and meet other stringent requirements. Health profession regulators investigate complaints against their registrants. The regulator, not by taxpayers, pays for these investigations and legal action taken.

The CDSBC hired a Professions Act (HPA) as private investigator to gather they were not registered evidence and secured a with a health professional court order for a search college – the College of and seizure of the illegal Naturopathic Physicians of dentist’s property. They BC (CNPBC). discovered this individual The CNPBC investigated was performing dentistry them and received an on about 1,500 people and agreement from them was not properly that they would sterilizing tools not themselves and equipment. forward as As he had gone naturopathic into hiding, the physicians again. CDSBC offered Unfortunately, a reward for they continued information to mislead leading to his the public by arrest and applied advertising they to the Supreme were naturopathic Cynthia Court of B.C. to physicians, and get a permanent Johansen they performed injunction to stop activities restricted this imposter to regulated health from practising dentistry. professionals under the In another high profile HPA, putting patients at risk. case, two individuals The CNPBC applied to working at a clinic the Supreme Court of BC described themselves as for an order to permanently naturopathic physicians stop these two individuals and were giving injections from endangering the public to patients. Providing further. The CNPBC was the injections constituted successful in obtaining unauthorized practice a Consent Order and under the Health undertaking from the two

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sn’t there anyone who knows what Christmas is all about?” Charlie Brown uttered that famous line in the annual television episode, which coupled with many other beloved Christmas specials at this time of year, such as It’s a Wonderful Life, Miracle on 34th Street, Scrooge and even The Wizard of Oz etched Christmas into our collective Canadian soul as generally one of the best times of the year. “I think there must be something wrong with me, Linus,” says Charlie Brown. “Christmas is coming, but I’m not happy. I don’t feel the way I’m supposed to feel. “I just don’t understand Christmas. I like getting presents and sending Christmas cards and decorating trees and all that, but I’m still not happy. I always end up feeling depressed.” “Charlie Brown,” responds Linus in his typically astute way, “you’re the only person I know who can take a wonderful season like Christmas and turn it into a problem.” Well, Charlie Brown isn’t the only one. Many people today want to shut Christmas down, limit it to a nice winter break, take “Christ” out of Christmas, exclaiming that Christmas is exclusive, too religious, and even infringes on people’s rights. We are told to tone it down. Bah Humbug! We should celebrate Christmas to the full! Oh, it’s not perfect, but Christmas does bring great joy to families and children everywhere. We should celebrate it with wisdom as merrily as possible. “But,” some protest, “Christ wasn’t even born in December!” Indeed, it is almost impossible to nail down the actual birthday of Jesus. Some say spring; some say fall. Truth is He never actually told us to remember his birth but to remember his death. He died to save us. According to the Bible, and historical orthodoxy, Jesus was born for more than a pretty Christmas card. He was born as a ransom, given by God to literally die for our “sins,” which means we’ve missed the mark along the way. Isn’t it amazing how we can celebrate a birth and totally ignore it at the same time? No one argues that there’s something wrong with us, that we are broken and need fixing. But self-help gurus and man-made religions don’t cut it. Christmas is different. It is not man reaching up to God; it is God reaching down to man. So celebrate it we must! Celebrate that while there is a problem, there is a cure! Celebrate! Not just that a baby was born but that a Saviour was born; God gave His son. Try unwrapping that gift this Christmas. By Pastor Rick Barker – Cariboo Christian Life Fellowship Church

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individuals such that they cannot use titles reserved to naturopathic doctors nor can they perform restricted activities. Fortunately, these situations are rare, but when they occur, they can be extremely dangerous. Regulated health professionals want to act in the best interests of the public and must do so as required by the Health Professions Act. Regulation itself makes sure that the public’s best interest is always served. Anyone can conduct a search through an online directory to confirm that the practitioner they want to seek treatment from is registered by checking the regulator’s website. A full list can be found on www. bchealthregulators.ca. Cynthia Johansen is co-chair of the Health Profession Regulators of BC, 23 regulatory colleges formed to increase awareness of colleges and the role of health professionals in public safety and quality assurance.

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Perils of a ‘parallel state’ voiced To the editor: Re: Nisga’a proving critics wrong (B.C. Views, Dec. 4). Tom Fletcher seems to have had an epiphany that’s led to his urging acceptance of Supreme Court of Canada rulings, which enabled the creation by the Nisga’a Nation of (his words) “a parallel state” in British Columbia. Fletcher may never have learned “two wrongs don’t make a right.” The first long-standing wrong

at issue is the sorry treatment of aboriginals in B.C. and across Canada. Despite significant improvements in recent years, more remains to be done. The second wrong is the Supreme Court of Canada now enables a new layer of government in B.C. What’s been created is a “landed gentry” of sorts who’ve in effect received authority to exercise sovereign powers, and they now plan to establish multiple export-

Trail maintenance costly To the editor: The overall objective of the Green Lake Snowmobile Club’s (GLSC) trail grooming/maintenance program is to provide smooth trails that are suitable for all levels of rider experience. For the last couple weeks, club members and the Job Creation Project staff have been spending a significant amount of time and money in clearing and preparing the trails for all snowmobilers’ enjoyment and safety this snowmobile season. Several of the trails have already been groomed to lay down a solid base as we wait for more snow. Some people with all terrain vehicles (ATVs) are still trying to use some of these trails that we have already cleared and groomed. The result is there are deep ruts and rocks strewn across the trail. This is very costly and frustrat-

ing for all those who volunteer their time to maintain the trails. We are asking everyone around the lake to talk to their neighbours or anyone they see heading out on the trails with ATVs this time of year to please stay off the trails for the snowmobile season. This just a friendly reminder that ATVs and utility task vehicles (AUVs) or any wheeled vehicle “should not” be on the snowmobile trails after we have received our first significant snowfall of the season – in general between Dec. 1 to March 31. We need everyone to respect the trail system and be courteous to each other. Thanks in advance for everyone’s support. Peter McKie, GLSC president Art Groves, GLSC vice-president

enabling LNG terminals on the B.C. coast. B.C. taxpayers will follow such developments with interest, particularly if there is no parallel commitment by the Nisga’a to assume increasing responsibility for both federal and provincial government services as their “parallel state” business plans prove profitable. The old adage “there’s only one taxpayer” could, with Nisga’a concurrence remain a truism. It’s based on the realization that whether for services provided by local, provincial or federal governments, most voters and elected

leaders have long recognized it’s the voting taxpayer who, over time, determines both government funding levels and program priorities. Unanswered questions include: Will this aboriginal “parallel state” acknowledge a responsibility to – within its anticipated capability – participate as a fully functional entity within our national federation? Will it fund a portion of the many provincial and federal government services it now receives? Will it commit to creating and funding its self-determined unique government service programs?

Historical antipathy between First Nation, local, provincial and federal agencies indicates a need for strong but flexible leadership at all four governmental levels. In seeking a comprehensive governmental rebalancing, we’ll hopefully avoid historically based emotional rhetoric supporting retributive rationale if we’re to minimize costly, confrontational negotiations. In B.C., our often-envied Canadian cultural mosaic is at risk of becoming a dysfunctional and tattered societal quilt. Ron Johnson Saanich

Arrogance has become habitual To the editor: The Conservative government shows callous disregard in it treatment of Canada’s veterans. Its neglect of vets is even more disgraceful when one considers that – according to research by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) – the (Prime Minister Stephen) Harper Conservatives are spending an estimated $263 million this year alone on its “information services staff,” or as the CTF says, “spin doctors.” Meanwhile, this government continues to fight veterans, who seek fair compensation under the New Veterans Charter, in court and argues it has no social contract or fiduciary responsibility to veterans.

When the government announced it would designate $200 million for mental health services for veterans, it implied the money would be spent over five years. Now we know that, in fact, it’s over 50 years. At an average annual expenditure of $4 million, that amounts to small change beside the hundreds of millions spent on its messaging machine this year alone. Meanwhile, Veterans Affairs managers made hundreds of thousands of dollars in bonuses for cutting costs as the department shed hundreds of jobs and closed offices responsible for disability benefits and pensions. Veterans deserve timely access to services whereas some now wait

up to eight months just to be seen. The federal NDP has pledged to reopen the nine closed Veterans Affairs Offices. Our vets deserve timely and reasonable access to services. Families should be given the information and tools they need to help identify mental health issues and support those in need. This is yet another example of Conservative arrogance and disrespect of the needs of our veterans and their families – it is dishonourable and has become habitual. Bill Sundhu NDP federal candidate Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo

Climate talks end 2014 in disarray other TV networks in falsely portraying the Days later, Environment Canada released U.S. deal as a breakthrough. its latest national emission statistics, an This non-binding gesture soon produced event ignored by most media. many cartoons, one of which shows Obama “Between 2005 and 2012, total Canadian stripped to his underwear in a poker game GHG emissions decreased by 5.1 per cent, with Chinese President Xi Jinping, who is while the economy grew by 10.6 per cent surrounded by a pile of chips over the same period,” the report and an American flag. states. The U.S.-China announcement B.C. Environment Minister served as a preview of Peru, Mary Polak joined the throngs where developing countries who jetted to Lima. There she would again refuse any met officials from California and substantive restrictions on other U.S. states to re-announce their fuel use. China graciously their modest efforts to put a price agreed to continue ramping up on carbon emissions. TV anchors its world-leading greenhouse and other wide-eyed innocents gas emissions until 2030, while might have been left with the Tom lame-duck Obama pretended he mistaken impression that the Fletcher could commit the U.S. to further huge U.S. petroleum industry is reductions. cutting back, when in fact it has Between them, the U.S. and China grown enormously thanks to shale oil and account for about half of global humangas production. caused carbon emissions. Due mostly to And California continues to produce, by the surge from China and India, Canada’s its own state government measure, the most share has fallen from two per cent to 1.5, carbon-intensive heavy crude in North which should help put all those “tar sands” America. protests into perspective. Overshadowing all of this is the drop in

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n case you missed the outcome of the latest United Nations climate change conference in Lima, Peru, it was another costly, embarrassing failure. This one is likely to be remembered mostly for a staggeringly stupid stunt by Greenpeace employees, who were threatened with prosecution for defacing the Nazca Lines, a world heritage site in the Peruvian desert. These vast 1,500-year-old petroglyphs, visible from space, are among the great mysteries of archaeology. “Time for a change!” blared huge yellow letters dragged across the sacred site by paid protesters trampling the delicate terrain. I’ll say it’s time for a change, starting with scratching Greenpeace off your Christmas card list. Earlier there was the spectacle of Canada’s national media, reflexively denouncing Ottawa’s supposed inaction on greenhouse gases after United States President Barack Obama unveiled a surprise climate agreement with China in advance of Peru. “Over to you, Mr. Prime Minister,” chirped CBC anchor Wendy Mesley, joining

the world price of oil, mainly the result of Saudi Arabia flooding the market in an effort to push competitors out of business. In the latest sign of the U.S. public’s lack of interest in reducing emissions, sales of larger vehicles immediately spiked up as gasoline prices fell. I’m still receiving criticism for a recent column in which I declared myself an “agnostic” on human-caused global warming. Agnostic means searcher, and my search has continued for real signs of climate change and its potential causes. Our glaciers are receding, no question, but the current trend started around the 1850s, when a sport utility vehicle had one horsepower in leather harness and B.C. was about to be declared a British colony. But amid the noise, there is serious evidence being put forward that our province is undergoing a climate shift with major consequences. And there are calls for action. I’ll discuss that next week. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @ tomfletcherbc E-mail: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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A sign of the times for moose populations WILLIAMS LAKE - An outdoorsman all his life, local resident Dan Simmons is putting pen to paper these days in an effort to shine some light on the decline of moose populations in hunting Region 5. “The moose population is going down, down, down fast and it’s been going on for a long time,” Simmons said. “I’m not trying to point the finger at anyone but I want to know what is being done about it.” Compelled by hunter accounts this fall of a lack of moose in the Moffat Creek area where he hunted and guided with his father Charlie, Simmons launched the Cow Moose Sign Project earlier this month. The sign depicts a cow moose and asks the public to “Please respect the cow moose. She is necessary for a healthy future moose population.” He hopes the signs will discourage hunters and poachers from targeting antlerless moose, which he believes are vital in achieving and maintaining a healthy moose population. As well as the signs, which Simmons hopes to see displayed in various businesses around the Cariboo Chilcotin, Simmons has also created brochures explaining the Cow Moose Sign Project and the implications of shooting a cow moose.

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It is being with my family. We hang stockings together and put out cookies and milk. I also like going to bed to wait for Christmas morning.

The best part of Christmas Eve is spending time with all the people in my family. We pretty much get prepped for Christmas, and usually we watch Christmas movies and play board games together.

My favourite part is probably the turkey dinner. We have it on Christmas Eve and then we have leftovers the next day. I like the turkey and the stuffing the best. Usually my Grammy and Grandpa come up, and there is my mom and my dad and my sister and my brother.

I like spending time with my family and having my uncles come over. We get to open one present, and I usually pick from one of my aunt’s. I like having the Christmas dinner, we have it both days, with my mom and dad, and my brother will be there.

Kelowna students give to those in need KELOWNA - The generosity of local children was highlighted recently when elementary school students at Aberdeen Hall once again partnered with the Kelowna and district S.H.A.R. E. Society to make Christmas a little bit merrier for local families. Sponsored by the Grade 2 classes, students throughout the Junior School rallied together and brought in over 1,500 items of clothing and toys for this very worthy program. And not to miss out on the school’s spirit of philanthropy, little ones in Pre-school and Kindergarten gathered mittens to share with those needing a little extra warmth this holiday season.

Family flying over random act of kindness PENTICTON -The Moen family were recently the recipients of a random act of kindness that could not have come at a better time. Aaron Moen and wife Ana were at Sick Children’s Hospital in Vancouver where their year-and-halfold son Aeson was undergoing cancer treatment when Aaron got an unexpected phone call. On the other end of the line, was owner/manager Allayne Clark of K. Banks Travel. She informed him there were two tickets to any Air Canada destination in North America waiting for them when they returned home. “I was just sitting on the cot at the hospital and all of a sudden my phone rang and it was her,” said Moen, 30, who is a welder at Peerless Limited. “I was shocked and I didn’t know what to say and I got pretty emotional about it, even talking about it now it’s kind of hard to believe. “It really was a good time because Aeson had been on continuous morphine and this last round of chemo just drained him completely, it was expected, but difficult to watch, so this really lifted us.” The tickets had been donated by Clark’s clients, Earl and Lorna Hyde, who were the successful bidders in an auction that was part of a fundraiser for the young family of the late Scott Mullins. Mullins passed away unexpectedly in late 2013 at the age of 33, just weeks before his daughter Scotty Rae was born. The couple has chosen to go to Hawaii, likely in March, just before Aeson’s second birthday.

What is your favourite, very best part of Christmas Eve?

C ap sule C omments We celebrate many birthdays in December. One that gets overlooked is Louis Pasteur, born on December 27, 1822. He was a French bacteriologist who created a process for sterilizing milk to kill pathogens that could cause disease. He also developed a preventive inoculation against rabies. This early work on immunization has saved millions of lives throughout the generations.

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The human liver is a wonderful organ. It is the only organ that has acetaldehyde dehydrogenase, the enzyme that breaks down alcohol. It does this job well at the rate of one standard drink per hour. Just a reminder, a standard drink is 12 oz of beer, 5 oz of wine or 1.5 oz of spirits. Had your flu shot yet? It’s not too late. Have your children inoculated too. Remember, you can’t catch the flu from the flu shot. The more people who get the flu shot, the less the virus will be spread. Coconut water has gotten much publicity lately. It is made from the clear water inside the coconut, not the coconut flesh from which we get coconut milk. Coconut water does contain some potassium (about 200mg per 100ml), is low in sodium and calories and contains primarily water which keeps you hydrated. All the staff of our pharmacy send our best wishes to you all for a happy, healthy and safe holiday season.

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Woman shot in eye

KNITTING BONDS SENIORS AND RCMP

At 10:46 p.m. on Dec. 18, 100 Mile House RCMP were called regarding an assault with a weapon in the 100 Block area of Birch Avenue. A 20-year-old female had been shot in the eye with an air soft pellet while walking with her boyfriend. The pellet had been fired by one of two males in an older whitecoloured, single-cab pickup truck, described

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100 Mile House RCMP Const. Samanthia Lukash, left, Const. Dan Ko, Carefree Manor residents Edith Adolph, Emma McMurray, Irene Law and Oda Pederson, and Const. Sebastian Lipsett gathered together recently. The ladies from Carefree Manor worked hard and then thoughtfully donated several knitted blankets to the 100 Mile RCMP members. The knitted blankets will be stored in police cruisers and will be given to victims of motor vehicle collisions or other traumatic incidents.

Lilgert appeal of conviction denied

In BC Court of Appeal on Dec. 16, the navigating officer of a BC Ferries ship that ran aground and sank in 2006 lost the appeal of his conviction of negligence causing the deaths of two South Cariboo residents Karl Lilgert, who

pleaded not guilty to criminal negligence causing the death of 108 Mile Ranch couple Gerald Foisy and Shirley Rosette, was in charge of navigating the Queen of the North when it struck Gil Island on March 22, 2006 and sank in 400 metres of water about

Triplet of MVIs near 70 Mile

Three separate motor vehicle incidents (MVIs) occurred just south of 70 Mile House around the same time in the morning on Dec. 18. Clinton RCMP Const. Jeff McMichael says icy road conditions led to a triad of single-vehicle MVIs at about 8 a.m. last Thursday. Two people experienced minor injuries as a result and were transported to 100 Mile District General Hospital where they were treated and released, he explains. “There was no speed or alcohol – it was more just icy conditions as the factors in all three. “At that time, the roads changed when the temperature kind of flashes it over with ice.”

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140 kilometres south of Prince Rupert. Of the 101 passengers and crew aboard, Foisy and Rosette were

the only people who didn’t survive, and they are believed to have gone down with the ship. Rescue personnel

and a mini-submarine searched for days, but their bodies were never found. Continued on A12

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I was so excited to win “The Shopping Spree” at Save-On-Foods sponsored by the South Cariboo Lioness. I could not have done it without my daughter, Nancy Pinder. A big thank you to Craig and his staff at Save-On-Foods, The Lioness and the 100 Mile Free Press. Also, the cheering section, Don, and both Hub Barton International Insurance offices.

Seasons Greetings to All Marion Traill

as having some “silver” on it. The two suspects fled east on First Street. The female victim was treated and released at 100 Mile District General Hospital. Anyone with information on this matter, can report it to 100 Mile RCMP at 250-3952456 or anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-TIPS (8477), or online at www.bccrime stoppers.com.

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ENTREES ~Butter Poached Lobster station~ ~Carved Prime Rib with Brandy Peppercorn sauce or West Coast seafood Holandaise~ ~Assorted Condiments~ ~Live Action station~ ~Steamed Snow Crab with Lemon Butter~ ~Roasted Chicken and a Wild Mushroom Cream Sauce~ ~Roasted Winter Root Vegetables with Cracked Pepper and Honey~ ~Garlic Truffle Mashed Yukon Gold Potatoes~ ~Lemon Risotto with Asiaggio~ DEATH BY CHOCOLATE DESSERTS ~Fresh Fruit with Chocolate Fountain~ ~Chef’s Assorted Chocolates and Treats~ ~Warm Chocolate Toffee Pudding with Whiskey Caramel Sauce~ ~Chocolate Cheese Cakes and Creme Brules~

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Local community support groups have put out a plea for food and financial donations to support the hungry families and individuals in need this winter season. The general public, through non-perishable donations and cash if possible, are being asked to help with this food crisis. Children, youth and families are challenged daily in having enough to eat, especially nutritious food. For more information, or to donate, please contact: LOAVES AND FISHES 250-395-2708

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Band’s forest company passes audit

Forest Practices Board gives thumbs up for woodlot practices

An audit of forest planning, harvesting and road practices of Kenkeknem Forest Tenure Ltd., in the 100 Mile House Forest District, found that all activities met the requirements of provincial forestry legislation, according to the Forest Practices Board (FPB).

Navigator to serve fouryear sentence for causing death of 108 Mile couple

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This is one of the first active First Nations Woodland Licences in the province and we were pleased to find that the company fully met the requirements of the Forest and Range Practices Act and the Wildfire Act, says FPB chair Tim Ryan. In January 2013, the Tsq’escenemc people of the Canim Lake Band were issued a First Nations Woodland Licence covering 21,400 hectares of land within its traditional territory. The allowable annual cut (AAC) for this

During the trial, which lasted about four months, the Crown alleged Lilgert was negligent when, as navigating officer, he missed a scheduled course alteration and sailed the ship into Gil Island. The Crown also alleged Lilgert missed the turn because he was distracted by his former girlfriend and lover who was on the bridge alone with him that night for the first time since their breakup. However, the defence argued poor weather, faulty equipment and inadequate training were to blame. They also suggested Lilgert was attempting to steer clear of a fishing boat and that caused him to go off course. On May 13, 2013, Lilgert was found guilty of criminal negligence

causing the deaths of Foisy and Rosette. On June 24, 2013, Judge Sunni StrombergStein sentenced Lilgert for four years in prison, and banned him from operating a vessel for 10 years. A few hours after the sentencing, Lilgert’s lawyer filed an appeal, claiming the judge failed to properly instruct the jury about what is necessary to prove guilt in a charge of criminal negligence causing death. Not long after that, a $10,000 bail was posted and Lilgert walked out of the BC Supreme Court in Vancouver. However, the BC Court of Appeal released a statement on its unanimous ruling on Dec. 16, stating it, found nothing wrong with the judge’s instructions and noted it determined that the jury did not believe Lilgert’s testimony.

licence is approximately 20,000 cubic metres. The tenure is managed by Kenkeknem Forest Tenure Ltd., a band-owned company established to house and manage all forest tenures and forestry obligations, Ryan explains. As part of the FPB’s 2014 compliance audit program, the FPB randomly selected the 100 Mile House Forest District as the location for a full scope compliance audit. Within the district, the board selected First Nations Woodland Licence N1I for the audit. The FPB is British Columbia’s independent watchdog for sound forest and range practices, reporting its findings and recommendations directly to the public

and government. The FPB audits forest and range practices on public lands and appropriateness of

government enforcement. It can also make recommendations for improvement to practices and legislation.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone. Especially the Reymer/Thibeault families, Gary and Lynn Hanville and Arrow Transport, for their loving on-going support in the passing of Tony.

Deb amd Krista Reymer

THANK YOU We would like to thank all our sponsors: Trabajo Consulting, Timber Mart, Gopher Rentals, 108 Building Supplies and the Canim Lake Band for helping us purchase our new Jerseys. Without their assistance this wouldn’t be possible. Thank you from the Canim Lake Lakers Hockey Club

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The 42nd Annual Seniors Christmas Dinner at the Forest Grove Community Hall on Dec. 1 was a great success, according to Royal Canadian Legion Branch 261Ladies Auxiliary (LA) president Sheila Nelson. More than 100 guests enjoyed a traditional meal with all the trimmings. Doug Jennings

masterfully carved the turkey, Richard Bergen entertained as Santa Claus and army veteran Chuck Kyler was the lucky winner of the gift basket put together by the LA. Rob McKay Tournament Twenty-two participants from Kamloops, Clearwater, Ashcroft, 108 Mile Ranch, 100 Mile House and Forest Grove participated in the Second Annual Rob McKay Memorial Darts Tournament on Dec. 6, despite an adverse weather forecast. The names of winners to be engraved on the trophy were Rick Lunsted from Clearwater and Ruth

Leblanc from 108 Mile Ranch. The runnersup were Joe Short and Karen Smith from Forest Grove, and third place went to Forest Grove residents Ed Andrews and Darlene Tindale. With a score of 135, Ruth also won the Women’s High Score, and the Men’s High Score went to George Burgeois from Kamloops with a 140 score. A score of 60 garnered Heather Sinclair from Kamloops the Women’s High Out and Ed Andrews scored 74 to win the Men’s High Out. Rene Leblanc collected the 50/50, which was set up to raise funds for new dart boards.

New Year’s Eve party The Forest Grove Legion invites everyone to a House Party/ Fundraiser to celebrate the completion of 2014 and see in the new year. Wednesday’s usual “wing night” between 4 and 7 p.m. will be followed with dance music provided by DJ Larry “Little Elvis” Caronni until 12:30 a.m. There is no cover charge, and door and spot dance prizes can be won. Wayne Gilchrist will be cooking some delicious “munchies” to keep everyone going – so join in the fun.

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Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre (CFEC) executive director Lisa De Paoli says a recent Facebook posting by Bobbi-Jo Dayman touched her heart. In the posting, Dayman talks about her decision to support the CFEC, De Paoli adds. “It was so heartfelt ... about how good it is to ‘pay it forward’ and how wonderful it is to receive help at this time a year. Something simple to us is a great gift to a family in need.” Dayman’s comments on Facebook explain what her family gains from its gift-giving. “Every year since our son was born, my husband and I have chosen to ‘pay it forward’ for our family Christmas gift,” says Dayman in the post. “We sponsor families to provide someone who may need a bit of faith passed their way during the holidays. “Last year was our first holiday season living together here in the Cariboo, and we approached the [CFEC] with toy donations and offered sponsorship to a special family. We are doing it again for the 2014 season. “Has anyone else considered this as your family gift option? “We are blessed and fortunately in a place that allows us to help out during the holidays. It has taught our son a valuable lesson about philanthropy and community values. “There is a great need in our community. I encourage anyone

who can to please help out at ‘home’ with even a small donation to any one of our amazing community support agencies. “A small thing may be the biggest thing that someone will receive. Merry Christmas.” Dayman says she posted this message because she never hears much about CFEC amongst the other local agencies that do get supported at Christmas. “Debbra Williams

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Christmas musical entertains families, raises funds

Audiences delighted in a recent community theatre production that delivered charming songs, laughter and holiday cheer for the entire family. “From Me To You: A Christmas Musical” ran Dec. 4-6 at Martin Exeter Hall in 100 Mile House. The show starred Brian, Nicole, Mia and Luca Weir, and featured performances by members of the South

Cariboo Rhythmic Gymnastics Club (SCRG), local “elves,” and music by Pat Friesen on piano. “It was everything I wanted it to be and more,” says Nicole Weir who also wrote and directed the production. “Everybody had input, which was really nice. That’s what made it better – everybody collaborating and bringing their own exciting pieces to the show, and making it even more fun. “People really enjoyed it. It was really nice to see what was in my brain actually worked.” The show raised $500 for SCRG, while close to $500 in donations for the Canadian Mental Health Association’s

South Cariboo Branch was collected at the door. It was an “intense” six weeks of preparation and rehearsals, Weir says, adding she was very impressed with her young performers throughout the production. She is planning on putting together another musical in the future. Weir says she hopes residents continue to support the local arts, music and culture scene. “I strongly feel the arts are amazing, especially when you can bring kids and adults together and bridge those gaps, and give everybody a platform to grow their confidence and grow new skills.”

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Local performers Brian and Nicole Weir sang for audiences at Martin Exeter Hall in 100 Mile House, Dec. 4-6. From Me To You: A Christmas Musical also featured performances by Luca and Mia Weir, and South Cariboo Rhythmic Gymnastics Club members.

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FAST bytes PROVINCIAL BONSPIEL The 2015 West Coast Blind Curling Association Provincial Playdowns hit the 100 Mile House Curling Club ice on Jan. 9-11. Along with the local hosts – skip Jim Vinson, Katelyn Seiler, Marilyn Vinson, Lori Fry, and sighted guide Joey Seiler – the provincial bonspiel will feature teams from Kelowna, Prince George and Vancouver. The local blind curling team won provincial titles in 2013 and 2011.

YOUTH SOCCER

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100 Mile House skaters Addie Cleave, back left, Sienna Monical, Rachel Cross, Sydni Poggenpohl, front left, Courtney Cave and Olivia Poggenpohl are members of the Williams Lake bantam rep hockey team.

100 Milers run with the pack Local talent skating with Williams Lake bantam rep team

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If they wanted to, the Williams Lake Timberwolves could send out a whole line of 100 Mile House talent. Anchored by goalie Rachel Cross between the pipes, and Addie Cleave, Sienna Monical, Courtney Cave and Sydni and Olivia Poggenpohl out in front, the six local skaters are a big part of the neighbouring South Cariboo community's female bantam rep hockey team. The girls are proving to be real leaders, with Monical wearing the “C” as the team's captain, explains coach Ben Pierce. “They fit in really well and bought into our philosophy. Our team philosophy is 'team first and hard

work.' They have been great. They're six great kids.” Like their midget counterpart, which also includes six 100 Mile House players, the bantam Timberwolves play in both the Cariboo Amateur Hockey Association (CAHA) and Okanagan Mainline Amateur Hockey Association (OMAHA). Theses Timberwolves don't have much previous rep hockey experience, but the team has shown a lot of improvement as the season has progressed, Pierce explains. Williams Lake met Kelowna in OMAHA action in 100 Mile House earlier this month. Kelowna had previously blown them out 12-0. But on Dec. 7, the final score was 4-2, and the game was tied 2-2 late into the third. Cross was in net and made a lot of big stops. “We're learning a lot,” the coach says. “It's new for

a lot of them, but we have been having fun. We've had a good season.” One highlight of the Timberwolves' season so far was a trip to the Four Nations Cup in Kamloops in November. The girls not only played some good teams, they also witnessed some world-class women's hockey, in the stands for games between Canada and Finland, and USA against Sweden. “It was awesome for the girls to see that.” The team's goal this season is to qualify for provincials in March. They'll have to beat Prince George, their CAHA opponent, to get there. “Seeing the whole team, all of them, whether they're from 100 Mile or Williams Lake, getting together, it's been awesome,” Pierce says. “They are a team and that's why they're doing so well. They're doing everything together.”

Bleeding blue and gold

In a small town where Wranglers fandom reaches wide and runs deep, there's one local fan whose loyalty might run deepest of all. 100 Mile House coach Dale Hladun says it best

of Christian Samson, the team's assistant trainer for the last two seasons: “I think if you cut one of his veins, it would bleed blue and gold.” Samson, 23, has been a part of the Wranglers

organization since its inaugural Kootenay International Junior Hockey League season in 2013. A regular presence around the home team's bench at the South

Cariboo Rec. Centre when the Junior B club takes the ice, Samson is an integral part of the behind-the-scenes action. As the righthand man of trainer Rainer Meyer, he per-

forms the many small but essential tasks that need to be done in and around a hockey dressing room: filling water bottles, handling sticks, tape and equipment, collecting laundry,

fetching game sheets, and things like that. While Samson likes to joke about the Wranglers not knowing what to do without him, Continued on A20

The Vancouver Whitecaps FC recently launched the Cariboo Prospects Academy for players aged U-10 to U-18 in partnership with the 100 Mile and District Soccer Association and other regional soccer associations. Players must go through an evaluation process, which take place Jan. 4 at the Quesnel Youth SA Indoor Facility, to be selected. The evaluation is free, but players must register online at www. whitecapsfc .com to be eligible. For more informa, visit the Whitecaps FC website.

CIHL HOCKEY The Lac la Hache Tomahawks reside near the bottom of the Central Interior Hockey League standings heading into the holiday break. The local senior men's hockey team dropped its last two road games: 11-2 to the Terrace River Kings on Dec. 13 and 7-4 to the Smithers Steelheads on Dec. 14. The Tomahawks take the ice next in Williams Lake for a match up with the East Division-leading Stampeders on Jan. 3.

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Assistant trainer Christian Samson watched the pre-game warm-up behind forward Justin Bond at a recent 100 Mile House Wranglers home game at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre. Team representatives credit Samson for his hard work and dedication to the Junior B hockey organization.

A dedicated member of the Wranglers it seems there's some truth to that. The team really misses him when's he not around, coach Hladun explains. “When Christian can't make it, it's: 'Where's this? Where's that? We need this!' Christian plays a strong role with us. He's very detailed. He's accountable. And he's important to us on game day.” It's also fair to say Samson's emotional investment in the team's success likely matches that of anyone else. If you catch him in the hallway after a win, Samson is a grinning, one-man fist-bump machine. After a loss – especially a bad one – his head shakes from side to side and his eyes scan the floor like they don't believe what they just saw. It's likely he'll register a particular dissatisfaction with the recent result, followed by something about the boys having done their best, and getting them next time. Plain and simple, he loves this team. “I'm glad he's involved with us,” says Hladun. Meyer has also been

with the Wranglers since the beginning. He was a trainer in Germany for a professional hockey team before coming to Canada. A registered physio-therapist, his main job is tending to players, preventing and treating injuries. Which leaves him little time for much of the many other ancillary things going on. Which is where Samson comes into play. “He helps everywhere,” Meyer says of his assistant. “Christian is running around. He fills up the water bottles. He looks for the pucks.

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He looks for a stick if a kid breaks a stick.” Samson is also employed part time at a local grocery store. If he's not in his Safeway uniform, he's wearing something with a Wranglers logo. Spark up a conversation with him while you're doing a bit of shopping and it's going to be about one thing and one thing only – this team. His team. “He loves being a Wrangler,” says Meyer. “He's proud to be on the team.”

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I want to purchase my first home, what sort of tips can you give me when creating a new house budget?

I get asked this often. Just because the bank states you qualify for a pre-determined mortgage payment according to their ratios and insurer guidelines, doesn’t mean you can afford the mortgage payment. Don’t base your budget as you would your current rent situation. • Consider your lifestyle, do you like to travel? Do you like to go out for dinner on a regular basis? Do you like to put away money into RSP’s? Lifestyle choices need to seriously factored in. • What are the property taxes and house insurance costs? Taxes can vary depending upon location of the home. Is the home located in town or in a more rural area? Does the home have a fireplace? Is the home located outside the fire district? • Include home maintenance and future home updgrades when you write down your budget. Perhaps the roof may need to be replaced or the kitchen and bathroom will require updating in the next few years. • What will be the transportation costs compared to the costs you are paying now? If the home is located further away from your regular commute, you will have to budget in for additional fuel and vehicle repair costs. • What will the utility payments be? Include the heating and electrical costs. Perhaps the seller can provide you with a 12 month history of utilities if you have already chosen a home to put an offer in on. These are just some costs to consider. Contact me with any questions!

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– but still cheap compared to the alternative. In the case of Peebles v. Wawanesa Insurance, Peebles had the usual fire insurance – but wasn’t living at his house. When the house burned down, the Court decided that Wawanesa didn’t have to pay Peebles anything at all. What is fascinating about the case is that the house wasn’t vacant - according to the definition of vacancy in the insurance policy. Nonetheless, the Court decided that Peebles’ extended absences were a change in use “material to the risk.” In other words, if the insurance company had known that the house was virtually unused, they would have charged a much higher premium – or refused to provide coverage at all. (By the way, the Court also said that a home can be considered “vacant” even if someone is “checking up” on it regularly.) The moral of the story: Make sure you give the insurance agent ALL of the facts – preferably in writing! Article written by Centennial Law Corp. (Douglas E. Dent)

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Ask an Expert: Can I Paint During the Winter Seasons? Are you considering doing a little interior painting in your home? If so, you might want to consider tackling the project during the winter. The reality is that there are many benefits to painting during this time of the year. Therefore, it is a good idea for you to consider the pros and cons of interior painting during the fall and winter season in order to determine if this is the best time for you. Cons of Painting During the Fall and Winter Season One of the most obvious cons of interior painting during the winter season is the fact that it can be quite cold during this time of the year. Therefore, if it gets too cold, your paint will not dry very well and it may result in an unattractive appearance. Of course, you can maintain a more comfortable temperature by turning up the heat, but you will likely want to open up your windows in order to let the paint fumes escape. Obviously, turning on the heat and opening the windows during the winter is not a good combination when it comes to conserving energy! You other alternative is to purchase low VOC paint. Pros of Painting During the Fall and Winter Season Although the cooler weather can potentially be a con to painting during the fall and winter season, it can also be a benefit. If you do your painting before the temperatures drop too much, the cooler temperatures are ideal for your paint to dry. In fact, if the temperature is too hot, paint will dry too quickly and will not be able to adhere properly to the surface. As a result, the paint will be more prone to peeling in the future. The fact that the fall and winter seasons are generally less humid is another benefit to painting during this time of the year. If too much moisture gets in the paint as it is drying, it will not dry properly and will be more likely to crack and peel. Another pro to doing your interior painting during the fall and winter is the fact that it can be done completely indoors. Let’s face it – the number of outside jobs you can do during this time of the year is limited. So, get as many of your outside chores done during the summer and spring and save the interior painting for the fall and winter.

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Memorial Donations The Canadian Cancer Society appreciates your generous support. Send the name of the deceased, name/address of next of kin and name/address of donor for tax receipt (VISA/ MC accepted) to: Canadian Cancer Society, 1100 Alward St. Prince George, B.C. V2M 7B1 or Ph: 1-800-811-5664. OR 565 10th Ave. W. Vancouver, B.C. V5Z 4J4 Ph: 1-800-663-2524 Memorial donations to the 100 Mile House General District Hospital Auxiliary can be sent to: Box 851, 100 Mile House, B.C. V0K 2E0. Memorial donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association can be sent to: 5363 Dawson Rd. 100 Mile House, B.C. V0K 2E1. Memorial donations to the 100 Mile District Hospice Palliative Care Society can be sent to: Bag 399, 100 Mile House, B.C. V0K 2E0 Memorial donations to the 100 Mile House SPCA can be sent to: Box 1948, 100 Mile House, B.C. V0K 2E0. Memorial donations to Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children can be sent to: 3550 Waybourne Way, Burnaby, B.C. V5G 3K9. Memorial donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC & Yukon can be sent to: #203 - 635 Victoria Street, Kamloops, B.C. V2C 2B3. The South Cariboo Health Foundation welcomes memorial gifts in support of our local Acute and Residential Health Care facilities, as well as, Community Health projects and activities. Mail donations to: S.C. Health Foundation, Bag 399, 100 Mile House, B.C. V0K 2E0 or drop them off at the hospital. Donations can be made to the Gideons by phoning 1-888-482-4253, using your credit card. The Gideons will send a card to the bereaved, so have their address handy. For funeral display or other information, contact Pete Penner at 250-791-6302 Donations may be sent to 100 Mile House Mural Society, 6221 Aalton Rd., 100 Mile House B.C. V0K 2E3

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Sunday: Big Book Study Group @ Heath Unit (behind hospital) at 7:30 PM Monday: Noon meeting @ Scenic Place unit #18, 208 8th St. at 12:00 PM Tuesday: 100 Mile Sobriety Group @ United Church at 8:00 PM Thursday: Step and Tradition Group @ 108 Community Hall (upstairs)at 7:30 PM

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CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION South Cariboo Branch

CMHA-SCB is now taking applications for our affordable family housing development, located on Cariboo Trail and Jens Street, 100 Mile House B.C. Application forms can be picked up at the Canadian Mental Health Association building located at 555B Cedar Avenue in front of the ambulance station by the hospital, or at the

Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Centre (102 Bridge Creek Centre, Birch Avenue). The 25 unit project has 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom units. Applicants must provide income and asset information and verification upon application. This project is sponsored by the Canadian Mental Health Association - South Cariboo Branch and British Columbia Housing and Management Commission. For inquiries please call 250-395-4883.

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent BC Housing is now accepting applications for housing from persons 55 years and older as well as disabled persons 19 years of age and older. Eligible tenants pay 30% of gross monthly income for rent. For applications contact: 250-395-4743 or 1-800-834-7149 2 BDRM apt. at Interlakes Corner. Avail. immed. $625 per month. 250-395-4267 or 250-395-4029

CARIBOO GARDENS Clean, large, bright 1&2 bedrooms Seniors Welcome For reliable service call Penny

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Dinner/auction was huge success INTERLAKES

Diana Forster 250 593-2155

The Bridge Lake Elementary School Parent Advisory Council (PAC), with the help of Bridge Lake Community School Society, hosted a successful dinner/auction on Dec. 5, with 120 people in attendance. PAC co-president

Denise Waldner said it was a great event. “The children of Bridge Lake Elementary School wish to thank the auctioneer, all donors, buyers and volunteers, businesses and the local restaurant for making the 25th Anniversary Dinner Auction a huge

success. Approximately $12,000 was raised for field trips, educational material and events, sports equipment, and the snack and hot lunch programs.” This community can always be counted on to step up when asked.

Freezer fundraiser The hig h ly successful ladies fundraiser at Wildmans Family Dining & Lounge on Dec. 12 was attended by 39 ladies and raised $2,892.55 for a commercial fast-freezing freezer at Interlakes Hall. The freezer is spe-

cifically for the frozen dinners volunteers are preparing for the South Cariboo Frozen Meals program. The event was great fun, and gratitude is extended to everyone involved. Celebrations Many congratulations go to Lorraine and Charlie Faessler on their 69th wedding anniversary on Dec. 27; and to Joice and Danny Jenewein on their 54th on Dec. 30.

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when everything goes dead wrong.” I wish you all a wonderful and safe Christmas, with special blessings for those who have reason to be sad.

What’s On Here’s a convenient listing of upcoming arts, entertainment and cultural events by non-profit groups in the South Cariboo. To be included, call 250-395-2219 at least one week before the event.

• Dec. 31 – The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 260-100 Mile House is hosting a New Year’s Eve Dance with music provided by Perfect Match. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with dinner at 6:30 and the dance starting at 7. There will be a snack at 10:30 and a safe ride home will be available. Tickets are $20 per person and are available at the Legion or from Shirley at 250-395-7565. • Jan. 1 – As a way of thanking the community and wishing everyone happy holidays, Tim Hortons in 100 Mile House is hosting a Free Family Skate at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre from 2 to 4 p.m. • Until Jan. 2 – A Christmas-themed art show runs at Showcase Gallery in 100 Mile House throughout the month of December. A number of Cariboo Artists’ Guild members have paintings on display in the gallery, located on the main floor of the South Cariboo Business Centre at 475 Birch Ave. • Jan. 7 – Eclectica Community Choir starts its winter season with rehearsals in the 100 Mile House United Church at 49 Dogwood Ave. Registration is at 6:30 p.m. and choir rehearsal begins at 7. Registration is possible each Wednesday in January at 6:30 p.m. The choir is open to all ages, genders and ability levels. Reading music is not a prerequisite. • Jan. 9 – Cariboo Challenge Family Fun Night organizers are putting on a street party between 4 and 9 p.m. on Birch Avenue in 100 Mile House to celebrate the start of the 2015 Cariboo Challenge Jack Gawthorn Memorial Sled Dog Race at the 108 Heritage Site, Jan. 10-11. There will be a parade, kids activities, a broom-ball tourney, face painting and much more. Watch for details in your Free Press. • Feb. 5-7 – The 100 Mile Performing Arts Society is presenting the Act of Murder at Martin Exeter Hall. Tickets are $15 each and they are available Didi’s and Donex.

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Off-road vehicle registration now available Registration voluntary now, but required by June 1, 2015

Safe and responsible use of British Columbia’s backcountry got a boost in Nov. 17, with the upcoming launch of the registration system for off-road vehicle (ORV) use, as well as increases to safe access for highway crossings for recreational off road vehicles. The new registration system is currently voluntary for operation on Crown land, but it will become mandatory on June 1, 2015. The combined cost of the number plate and registration fee is $48. Effective Nov. 17, off-road vehicle owners can obtain a one-time registration for ORVs that is integrated within

the pre-existing structure of the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia’s (ICBC) motor vehicle registry. This will reduce implementation costs and allows off road vehicle owners to register at any of the 900-plus ICBC insurance brokers. These changes, made possible by the passage of the Off-Road Vehicle Act on March 24, support the province’s Off Road Vehicle Management Framework (ORVMF). The framework will help British Columbians get out and enjoy the beauty of the province’s backcountry and ensure ORVs, including snowmobiles, are driven in a

safe and environmentally responsible manner. In addition, changes to the Motor Vehicle Act regulations, effective Nov. 17 will allow ORV operators greater access to highways, including the ability to: • Cross a highway without having to obtain an operation permit if the crossing is controlled by a stop sign or traffic light. • Cross a highway where local police authorize through an operation permit. • Load or unload in a parking lot without an operation permit. • Obtain an operation permit with an extended term of up to two years.

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To date, the ORVMF has been implemented in stages. Future regulations will follow that will flesh out ORV rules of operation, safety standards, penalties and conditions of use for a wide range of modern ORVs, including snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, or quads, dirt bikes and side-by-sides (Rhinos and Argos). FAST bytes • An estimated 200,000 off-road vehicles are used in the province. • Snowmobiles have been registered in B.C. since the 1970s. • ORVs are used in a variety of sectors in B.C., including farming, ranching, forestry, oil and gas, mining, sport,

tourism and transportation, as well as search and rescue. Why register now? There are a number of good reasons to register under the ORV Act now rather than wait for the mandatory date of June 1, 2015: • ORV riders who choose to register now start to benefit from this program earlier. • For example, if your ORV is stolen, a registered vehicle can more easily be tracked back to you as the registered owner. • The ORV number plate is a dual purpose plate – if you register and a get the number plate under the ORV Act, it may also be used for highways crossings if

the ORV is also licensed and insured under the Motor Vehicle Act. To demonstrate you are the legal owner of the vehicle, one or more of the following is required: • A New Vehicle Information Statement or a Certificate of Origin if purchased new, but never registered previously. • A Bill of Sale or other document acceptable as a Bill of Sale, such as a Transfer Tax Form (APV9T) signed by seller – Transfer Tax forms are widely available from any Autoplan broker. • A completed B.C. Consumer Taxation Branch Gift of Vehicle Form (FIN 319). • For ORVs imported

from the United States, a Title Certificate; Form 1 or B15 Accounting Document. • For ORVs imported into B.C. from another Canadian jurisdiction, the previous registration documents. • In the absence of the above, a sworn statutory declaration (MV1484) will be required with information about how you came into possession of the ORV and your attempts to get the one or more of the other documentation as described above. If you’re uncertain on what documents you need to register your ORV, contact your local ICBC Autoplan broker who can help figure out which document fits your situation best.

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These members of the Interlakes Snowmobile Club look forward to getting out for some sledding whenever they can. Marcel deRepentigny, left, Jeanne McCartney, Norm McCartney and Jim Smith took a break from their ride in the Hager Mountain area to pose for the camera.

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The Calendar

SERVING THE CARIBOO SINCE 1978.

Community events listed must be of a nonprofit nature and will be published free of charge one week prior to the event. Deadline for submissions is Friday at noon. Events for the online calendar can be submitted to the calendar feature on the home page at www.100milefreepress. net. However, online calendar submissions are not automatically picked up for the Free Press.

100 MILE q The South Cariboo Genealogy Group (researching family history) has someone available Thursdays,10 a.m.-1p.m. at the 100 Mile House Branch Library. Assistance is offered to people researching ancestry. For more information, contact Millie at 250395-2079.

100 MILE q 100 Mile House Branch Library will be holding its annual Winter Book Sale in the Program Room, Jan. 6-10. The hours for Jan. 6-8 is 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m., and on Jan. 9-10, it’s on from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Folks can also put their names in for a draw to win a gift certificate.

100 MILE q The Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre Early Years Program is accepting donations of nonperishable food items for the emergency food cupboard, including infant food and formula, baby wipes and diapers, infant clothes and winter wear, as well as maternity wear. Donations accepted Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 250-395-5155 for more information.

100 MILE q The 100 Mile & District General Hospital Ladies Auxiliary’s next meeting date is Jan. 7, 2015 in the Multipurpose Room of the 100 Mile District General Hospital at 1 p.m. New members always welcome. For more information, call Mina at 250-791-6750. 100 MILE q The Compassionate Friends, a support group for bereaved parents, grandparents and siblings, will be meeting on Jan. 13, 6:30-8 p.m., at BJ’s Donuts & Eatery to provide support, compassion and a listening ear. For information, call Andrea Martin at 250-395- 4417 or Ivy Henderson at 250-3952867.

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Big Country Shrine Club members Glen Clancy, left, Ray Matwick and Frank Dobbs presented 2014 Shrine Draw for Kids fourth-place prize, a $5,000 cheque, to Bill Pratt of 100 Mile House. The Grand Prize of a 2014 Ford Mustang went to a winner in Aldergrove.

100 MILE q 100 Mile House Branch Library is hosting its workshops on downloading eBooks in the Program Room on Jan. 16, 23 and 30 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. The workshops will explain how to borrow eBooks from the British Columbia Libraries catalogue and include the steps on how to download the software, activation procedures and how to sign out eBooks. Kindle devises are not compatible for this workshop. 100 MILE q The Cariboo Artists’ Guild meets the first Tuesday of each month, downstairs at Parkside Art Gallery, beginning at noon. We are an informal group of aspiring and accomplished artists who exchange ideas and promote art. For more information, call Sharon at 250706-0111 or Kathy at 250-395-3725, or go to www.gobc.ca/ caribooartistsguild.

LAC LA HACHE q Lac la Hache Pioneer Centre (OAPO #176) has a meeting the first Wednesday of the month at 10:30 a.m.; you must be 40+ years to be a member and there’s a $12 annual activity fee. Activities open to all: Monday: Square and round dancing at 1:30 p.m. Thursday: TOPS at 8:30 a.m. Friday: mixed pool and cards at 1 p.m. Every fourth Sunday is bluegrass jam sessions at 1 p.m., call Cal at 250-396-4989. For more information, contact Wendy at 250706-9937 or Frances at 250-396-4169. 100 MILE q If you would like to be a volunteer for the residents of the Mill Site/Fischer Place care homes, please join our auxiliary. Our meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month at 10:30 a.m. in the boardroom at Mill Site. For more information, please call Dona Andrews at 250395-4263.

100 MILE q The South Cariboo Weavers, Spinners and Fibre Artists Guild meets the first Friday of each month from September to June. Meetings are held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Parkside Art Gallery. For more information, call Joni Head at 250395-8898. 100 MILE q The 100 Mile and District Stamp Club meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month, 1-2:30 p.m., in the 100 Mile House Branch Library meeting room. Everyone is welcome, from beginners to experts. For more information, call Glenna at 250-395-3661.

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100 MILE q The 100 Mile District General Hospital Auxiliary meets the first Wednesday of each month in the hospital’s multipurpose room at 1 p.m. The Gift Shop in the lobby is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., but is closed for lunch noon-1 p.m. For more information call Ruth at 250-395-1163 or e-mail w.i._Ruth@telus.net.

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How Do You Spell Fun? Have a ball, play BINGO and support your favorite charity. MONDAY

100 MILE COMMUNITY CLUB BINGO Every Monday night in the 100 Mile Community Hall. Doors open at 6:00pm - Bingo Starts at 7:00pm LOONIE BALL & PROGRESSIVE List your BINGO here every week and let the players in your area know about you. Only $11.14 per week. Call 250-395-2219

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100 Mile Hospital Auxiliary would like to thank everyone who bought and/ or donated to our recent raffle ticket sales. 1st Prize: Tablet - Martha Bergman 2nd Prize: Quilted Wall Hanging - Mrs. Brass 3rd Prize: $100 in Scratch & Win Tickets - Gisele Poliseno A total of $2,173 was made. Gaven Crites photo

100 Mile House Wranglers mascot Sunrise Sam joined owner Leon Chretien and his family at the recent Sunrise Ford open house, following new renovations to the dealership in 100 Mile House.

HOOD/COLLINS

Bill and Linda Hood are happy to announce the engagement of their daughter, Victoria Elizabeth, to Mac (Michael Adam) Collins, son of Michael Collins. The October, 2015 wedding will take place in Edmonton.

We Want to tell the World

all about your happy announcement: birth - wedding - engagement - anniversary. On the last Wednesday of each month, we’ll publish your announcement.

Just drop by the Free Press office in the Pinkney Complex on Horse Lake Road anytime previous to the Thursday before the last Wednesday of the month.

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Great participation for Fun event at coffee house 100 Mile Women’s Centre benefits from inaugural movie night

Dec. 13 marked the inaugural movie night at One Another. A Coffee House, where community members of various ages came together to watch The Santa Clause and donate food and monetary donations for the 100 Mile House & District Women’s Centre. People brought food gifts of all kinds, including homemade preserves, says spokesperson Meg Kennedy-Gunn. Coffee house owner Keith Jackson provided a warm, cozy venue and kept the coffee, tea and hot chocolate bar open late and made popcorn on the stove. Women’s Centre executive director Sonja Ramsey shared information about the much used diverse services of our Women’s Centre. South Cariboo Food Security Committee vice-chair Rita Giesbrecht talked about the Share a Meal program in 100 Mile, which enables individuals to purchase coupons in the amount of their choice at participating restau-

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rants around town that is then given out to those who may not have the immediate ability to dine at these locations. A&B Video donated the movie and Andre’s Electronics provided the big TV and a DVD player. The staff from the Red Rock Grill dropped by to unload several boxes of food for the Women’s Centre. Kennedy-Gunn says she appreciates everyone who helped make the event a success and those who attended and donated food and money to the Women’s Centre.

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ago, many pets diagnosed with cancer or other serious conditions were euthanized because there essentially few treatment options available to cure the disease or even to comfortably extend the life of the pet. The same situation existed for congenital conditions (abnormalities that are present at birth, such as heart defects), or serious injuries or infections. Veterinarians and pet owners now have a wide array of treatment options for pets that can save lives and relieve previously untreatable conditions. Our pets can be diagnosed by board-certified veterinary specialists with access to much of the same technological and medical advances used by physicians. But these innovations come at a cost. It is heartbreaking for pet owners who must decide between meeting household expenses and pursuing treatment for their pet. In many cases, the choice is based on economics, not whether or not treatment would be effective. Several companies offer veterinary health insurance for pets. Costs vary widely and depend on which services are covered. For the majority of pet owners, routine care is

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Everyone seemed to be comfy while they watched The Santa Clause at One Another. A Coffee House on Dec. 13. The event was a fundraiser for the 100 Mile House & District Women’s Centre.

LIFE WITH PETS Pet-Friendly Holidays As Canadians, we are fortunate in that our health care system, for all of its shortcomings, does provide tremendous peace of mind. If you or a family member are involved in a serious car accident or are diagnosed with a life-threatening illness, you are not likely doing to have to lose your home or declare bankruptcy to pay your medical bills. Your monthly MSP bill likely does not exceed the cost of your mortgage. Insurance is one of those odd things that we are not happy to pay but are happy not to use. Not too many years ago, health insurance for pets was considered a luxury. Horse owners, by contrast, have been insuring their animals for decades. It makes sense to pay an annual premium when the cost of emergency surgery for a colic or injury can easily run into the tens of thousands of dollars. In many of these cases, the only alternative is euthanasia or permanent loss of function of a valuable performance horse. With remarkable advances in modern veterinary medicines, our ability to diagnose and treat medical conditions in pets has increased at an astonishing rate. Not too long

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something they plan for and prepare in their budget. It is those sudden, unforeseeable accidents or illnesses that can be financially and emotionally devastating. Dogs get hit by cars, cats are attacked by other animals or a beloved pet can develop cancer with few, if any, warning signs. This is where pet insurance can provides invaluable peace of mind. The amount of coverage you select for your pet depends on many factors, but may be simpler than you think. If something happened to your pet today, what amount could you afford for care? Could you borrow emergency funds from a friend or a relative? Do you have a credit on a card that you save for emergencies? This amount can then be figured as your deductible for your pet’s insurance policy. With a larger deductible, your monthly or annual payments become much less. Premiums are also lower for pets that are spayed or neutered. (Insurance companies know that unaltered pets have a much higher likelihood of being in fights or being hit by a vehicle.) Pets that have current vaccinations and routine veterinary care also tend to have lower premiums, as their health issues are usually diagnosed earlier when treatment is more likely to be effective, and often less expensive because the pet is not in crisis. Most pet insurance companies have informative websites and many will allow you to compare rates and coverage and figure the costs of deductibles versus monthly payments. In a tight economy, insurance for your pet may seem like an extravagance, but that is the very situation where you may need it most.

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Total votes received by the society - 153

Week #4 Winner Of 100 Chamber Bucks

RICK JONES AND THE GRAND PRIZE WINNER OF 500 CHAMBER BUCKS IS

CARL HOMAN

Thanks to the following businesses for supporting this contest: 100 Mile House Women’s Centre Society 153 100 Mile District Hospice & Palliative Care Society 115 100 Mile PAC Hot Lunch Program 46 100 Mile Hospital Auxiliary 38 100 Mile Red Cross 36 Loaves and Fishes 110 100 Mile Food Bank Society 86 CMHA ‘Soup de Tour’ Program 25 Youth Zone 30 CFEC ‘Touch of Christmas’ Program 16 100 Mile Waterpark Society 94 Cedar Crest Society 36 …AND MANY THANKS TO EVERYONE THAT ENTERED!

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By Mel Newcombe Cariboo-Chilcotin Partners for Literacy Society (CCPL) was very pleased to receive funding from the provincial government again this year for the Community Adult Literacy Programs (CALP). The CCPL received $64,000 for programs in 100 Mile House. The funding will be divided between family and aboriginal pro-

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comfortable space, learning materials, readers, workbooks and computers to use while attending the cafe. Other programs in 100 Mile House provide oneto-one support by a trained staff member or a community volunteer. Learners may want to learn a new computer skill or get help with filling out forms, or a learner might like to complete their

Call Central Chevrolet GMC Buick at 250-395-4017, or visit us at 199 Exeter Road, V0K 2E0, 100 Mile House. [License #10683]

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CCPL provides several free programs for adult learners high school graduation or prepare for college courses. The CCPL supports all types of learning goals. If you would like to learn more about CCPL, our free programs and services, or become a volunteer please, contact the writer at 250945-4199, or Lory Rochon at 250-395-0655. Mel Newcombe is a literacy support worker.

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Merry Christmas to All and A Very Safe and Happy New Year!

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Emma McMurray, left, Judi Johnson, Carolyn Wilde and Edith Adolph showed off these colourful gingerbread houses – among the many items and baked goods for sale at its Christmas Bazaar at Carefree Manor in 100 Mile House recently. Carole Rooney photo

Assistant librarian Gina Gigliotti added a toque to the 100 Mile House Branch Library’s annual Mitten Tree on Dec. 16. The library is accepting donations of smaller winter-wear items for lowincome people in the community until New Year’s Eve.

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The realtors at RE/MAX Country Lakes Realty donated $1,500 in goods to the 100 Mile House & District Women’s Centre before Christmas, along with numerous community gift donations they collected. They also donated $5 for each gift received to the South Cariboo Frozen Meal program.

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The 100 Mile House Special Olympics group helped Ralph Myhill-Jones, back right, and other volunteers to cut a bunch of Christmas trees that were on sale by donation at TIMBER MART to benefit the Special O sports activities.

Gaven Crites photo

100 Mile House Elementary School kindergarten student Logan Theuring enjoyed watching his schoolmates perform at the annual Christmas Concert dress rehearsal in the gym on Dec. 17.

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Thursday, December 25, 2014 Cariboo Community Connector

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Funks thanked for contributions example of the many ways community members can help local families.” Call Debbra Williams at 250-395-5155 to find

CHURCH SERVICES

out how residents can support families that need a helping hand to become stronger, healthier and happier in their lives.

Come Worship With Us

Carole Rooney photo

Jake Funk, left, and his wife Patti were thanked by Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre executive director Lisa De Paoli for their donations of farm-fresh eggs.

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In 2013/14, the Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre in 100 Mile House was fortunate to have the support of almost 200 community members and organizations in providing donations of funding and in-kind gifts, says CFEC executive director Lisa De Paoli. “We recognize the impact of donor contributions as providing an important support to local children and families.” Fresh food and produce are examples of donations that offer significant benefits, De Paoli says, adding that over the past eight months, Patty Funk has donated more than 180 dozen farm fresh organic eggs. “That’s more than 2,100 eggs!” With six grams of the highest quality protein and 14 key nutrients, eggs are an excellent source of nutrition for children, youth and families. Some local families are challenged to have enough money to buy food and the families served through CFEC are so grateful to receive this wonderful source of nutrition for their children, she explains. At CFEC’s recent annual general meeting, Funk shared her story of being a single mother and raising her sons with limited financial resources. She noted that her young family survived through the generosity of others and the help of the Food Bank. Now that she and her husband, Jake, are fortunate to have a farm with two chicken coops, she is able to donate eggs to Loaves and Fishes Outreach, the 100 Mile House & District Women’s Centre, and the CFEC. De Paoli says Funk thanks the CFEC staff for the work they do. “You are an inspiration to me; thank you for giving me the opportunity to give back.” CFEC thanks her for her generous gifts, De Paoli adds. “Patty’s story demonstrates a wonderful

100 Mile House & Area

HORSE LAKE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Meetings at the Good News Centre 5827 Horse Lake Road Bible Teaching Meeting ...... Sun. 11:00am

“We preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus’ sake” For info telephone 250-395-1070

CARIBOO CHRISTIAN LIFE FELLOWSHIP 108 MILE RANCH

9am & 11am Sunday Service 7:30pm Wednesday - Youth Church Huge Kids’ Ministry Pastor Rick Barker Church 250-791-5532 Church email: info@cclf.ca Website: www.cclf.ca

CHRISTIAN FAMILY RADIO VOAR FM 106.7 www.voar.org

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ST. JUDE’S CATHOLIC MISSION CHURCHES 5691 Horse Lake Road 250-395-4429 Fax: 250-395-4228

Rev. Vernantius Ononiwu

WEEKEND MASSES: Sat: 5pm - OAPA Hall, Lac la Hache Sun: 9:30am - St. Jude’s, 100 Mile House 1st & 3rd Sundays 11:30am - St. Augustine, Canim Lk 2nd & 4th Sundays 2pm - Holy Family, Bridge Lk WEEKDAY MASS: at St. Jude’s Mon.- Fri. 8am, and Sat. 9am

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AN OPEN COMMUNITY OF FAITH. Come as you are, and rest in the presence of God.

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Worship every Sunday at 10:30am www.unitedchurch.100mile.com

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CLOSED DEC. 25 & 26 DEC. 27 9:30am - 5:00pm Dec. 28 11:00am - 4:00pm

LAC LA HACHE COMMUNITY CHAPEL

Dec. 29 & 30 9:30am - 5:30pm Dec. 31 9:30am - 3:00pm CLOSED JAN 1

DON’T MISS OUT! ALL SALES FINAL ~ NO EXCHANGES ~ NO REFUNDS ~ ALL ITEMS SUBJECT TO PRIOR SALE

Pastor Kevan Sears Sunday Morning Worship ~ 10am American Sign Language available Sundays

566 Birch Ave. 250-395-2337 CHRIST THE KING EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH Horse Lk Rd, (just over the bridge)

SUNDAY SERVICE 10:30am Phone: 250-395-5159 ChristtheKing100M@gmail.com www.ctklc.weebly.com

BETHEL CHAPEL (Affiliated with PAOC)

550 Exeter Truck Route

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NEW WINE DELIVERANCE & HEALING FELLOWSHIP

A Spirit filled ministry SUNDAYS 10:45am

Pastor Dennis Smith

170 Cedar Ave., 100 Mile House

100 MILE BAPTIST CHURCH

Corner of Hwy. 97 & Tatton Stn. Rd. Prayer Time - 9:30am Sunday Worship 10:30am Pastor Dean Denlinger Church Office 250-791-9253

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Thursday, December 25, 2014 100 Mile Free Press

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Family memories recount ‘tales of old’

Carole Rooney Free Press

Woven amongst the opening of presents and feasting on a holiday dinner, a special part of many Christmas celebrations is the retelling of favourite family stories from holidays gone by.

Christmas Down Under one Butte resident Ann Armann shares a Christmas memory she will never forget. As a young woman in the early 1970s, Ann was travelling the world while working in various

places as she went along. She remembers a holiday experience in 1974, which was vastly different from what she had been accustomed to growing up in Scotland. Ann was in Australia during the Christmas season, where it is still the middle of summer in December, so it was very hot. “I was staying with some friends who lived in Bondi Junction near Bondi Beach. So a whole pile of us – we were all in our 20s then – went down to the beach and were swimming and surfing and having fun.” While this experience seemed light-years away from the wintertime snow and subzero temperatures of Scotland, it was still Christmas Day, Ann notes. “It was rather like that funny movie, Miracle Down Under, about how Australians celebrate Christmas even in the heat of the day. “We all sat on the beach with all the sand and sun with our Christmas turkey and plum pudding. There was this long table with beach chairs and we all sat together and ate dinner in our bikinis, and so on.” It was a very different Christmas than those she had spent at home halfway across the world. “I was used to decking the house with holly and masses of streamers.” Today, Bondi is still inhabited by backpackers, billionaires and board riders, and is touted as one of Sydney’s most carefree, eclectic and exciting precincts. Holiday hijinks Green Lake resident Joan Silver recalls one Christmas when her two children were young, about the ages of three and five, when she and their father were up late wrapping presents. It was getting late when Joan put their son, Dominic, and daughter, Jinette, to bed. “Half an hour later they were up again and I put them back to bed. Then half an hour later they were up again and I put them back to bed. So the next time this happened I said ‘Roger, you go and do it’, so he did and I just fell asleep.” Joan says sometime later, she and Roger awakened to a big “crash, bang, boom” and rushed out to see what

had happened. “Not only had they opened every Christmas gift under the tree, they had knocked the tree down over the whole thing.” Joan adds her parents also had a favourite holiday tale from a time when she was still a baby. “My oldest brother, Kevin, was about three or four and my dad had spent a lot of time building a big toy box for him.” On Christmas morning, Kevin rushed out to the tree expecting to find a heap of presents, but nestled under it was only the wooden toy box, which Joan notes looked a bit like a coffin with a hinged lid. “There was nothing else, nothing wrapped, there was just this box and Kevin cried and cried. “Then, they opened up the box and that’s where all the presents were.”

Dear Santa Cher Père Noel, Comment vas-tu? Je m’appelle Aden et j’ai 8 ans. J’habite à Horse Lake. J’aime beaucoup les cadeaux à Noel. Comme j’ai été très très assez presque sage cette année, j’aimerais que tu m’apportes des Legos de Star Wars Destroyer J’ai aussi quelques questions à te poser : -Est-ce que tu es vrai? -Quel âge as-tu? -Combien de cadeaux peux-tu donner en une nuit? N’oublie pas ma sœur Avril, mon papa et ma bellemaman Aden Dear Santa Claus How are you? My name is Aden and I am 8 years old. I live in Horse Lake. I like Christmas gifts. Because I was very very good this year, I would like to have Star Wars Destroyer Lego. I also have some questions to ask you : Are you real? How old are you? How many gifts can you give in one night? Don’t forget my sister Avril, my dad and my stepmother. Aden

elcome dear readers to the 2014 edition of our Christmas Greetings. We have put together a compilation of the material that was sent to us for your enjoyment. The theme for our writing contest was “Spirit of Christmas” and we received many wonderful stories in four categories – youth, teen, adult and senior. We also received great artwork from some of the schools in our readership area, and some yummy recipes from other readers. We hope you enjoy the read. We wish you and your loved ones the best of the festive season and hope you have a healthy and prosperous new year. Front cover: Susan Kruse’s painting is entitled A Village Christmas. This whimsical painting was inspired by her love of the sparkling lights of an outdoor tree and the joy of family outings throughout the Christmas season. This is epitomized by a family gathered in the Village Square.

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By Marianne Van Osch uke Walters pulled his quilt over his head so only the tip of his nose stuck out. For just a second because suddenly that nose told him his father was frying bacon. That didn’t happen often! Maybe someone was coming by. Now, that would be great Luke thought. He and his father had been alone on the homestead for weeks, ever since the first heavy snowfall in November. They hadn’t seen a soul on the trail that ran past their place, not even hunters from the native village down the lake. At the end of October, Luke and his father had taken his mother to Ashcroft to catch a train to Vancouver. She would be back after the baby was born, near to spring she had thought, when the road was open again. Since she left, it seemed his father rarely spoke, only when he had to, and the cabin felt way too quiet without her cheerful chatter. Luke got up and went over to the calendar hanging by the window. He hadn’t looked at it in days. And there it was! This was Christmas Day! So the bacon was for a special breakfast, although his father didn’t answer when he said about it being Christmas and all, just kept working at the stove. After breakfast Luke opened a drawer in his mother’s dresser and took out a heavy, well-worn book.

By John Duffy Bridge Lake Elementary School Story Contest runner-up

t was a fine day in Santa’s workshop. Billy Frost was one of the baker’s in the workshop. His paycheque was only $100 a week, but everyday he had to make 200 cookies, 50 hot chocolates, 10 turkey dinners and 10 candies. But one day Billy noticed something strange. All the elves came in for lunch, they seemed sleepy. The bell rang for quitting time. But instead of going home he went to Santa’s office. “Santa, You in here?” Billy asked.

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Mother’s Window

In it there were wonderful engravings of children doing all sorts of interesting things. On page 46, two children were smiling up at a tall Christmas tree. Candles on the ends of the branches shone on their faces. A little dog sat between them, staring at the magical tree. Luke felt a tightness in his chest. It was Christmas and his mother wasn’t there to make it happen. Luke looked around the small cabin. When they had come there, it had been really run down. He and his father had replaced rotten sill logs and patched up the cedar shake roof. They had put in a new stovepipe. Luke’s mother had scraped and scrubbed and curtained for weeks. The most important thing that h a d happened with the c abi n was setting mother’s window in a place where she could see down the slope to the lake. Now, that window was a story in itself. Mother had seen it

Tom Godin sketch

propped against a wall at the Forest Grove store, half-hidden under a jumble of store goods. And it was big, with eight panes of glass. Mr. White explained that it had been a special order but never picked up.

“For heavens’ sake!” Luke’s father had protested. “It’s four feet long!” But it was the one thing Luke’s mother just had to have. “If I’m going to live in the back of beyond, I’m going to be able to look at it!” she declared. So an opening was cut in the logs and the precious, four-foot, eight panes of glass became Mother’s Window. And oh, how she loved it! Sunlight poured in the window and his mother’s other treasure, her beloved geranium, thrived in its warmth. Why there were two bright red blooms on it right now, just in time for Christmas. She would have loved that. Tears began to fill Luke’s eyes. He put on his coat and pulled on his boots. He pushed his boots through the night’s snow to the barn. He closed the door and sat down on an overtur ne d wooden crate. Martha, the Jersey cow, and Bill and Bob, their horses, hung their heads over their stalls. Luke’s stomach hurt and the deepest kind of loneliness tightened his chest. Then he noticed something sticking out of the bottom of the crate, beside his foot. It

was a raggedy magazine, or what was left of it. Ladies Home Journal it said on the cover. Luke flipped through the pages. And there, to his surprise, were pieces of foil saved from cigarette packs, flattened between the pages. A memory flew into his mind. He picked up some small sticks from the floor and held them in a star shape in his one hand. He had seen his mother do this very thing many times. He wrapped a thread of binder twine around the middle of the sticks. He carefully folded pieces of foil over the twigs. Luke picked up his star, closed the barn door with a thump and hurried over to Mother’s Window. A small fir thrust its head up through the snow right in front of the window. Luke tied the twine of his star at the top of the fir. He twisted small bits of foil on the ends of the branches. It was then he noticed his father standing at the window. He could see the deep sadness in his father’s eyes and in the lines around his mouth. But all of a sudden, his father smiled, a wide-open smile, right at Luke and then he nodded. And if ever you could say that someone’s heart leapt with joy, well then Luke’s surely did. It really was Christmas and everything was going to be just fine. Marianne Van Osch is a renowned author and storyteller based in Forest Grove.

The spirit of Christmas

Billy Frost saved Christmas by outwitting the Shadow “Yes come in,’’ he answered with a yawn. “Santa did you see anything wrong with the elves?’’ Billy asked. No why?’’ Santa replied. “Oh, just wondering,’’ Billy said, and then went to bed. The next day, Christmas Eve, on his way to work, he passed Santa’s workshop and he noticed there wasn’t anyone else in the workshop working. Santa was the only one there. Billy entered the workshop and asked, “Hey where is everyone?” Santa replied, “I don’t

know. No one came for work today. Now, I can’t get anything done.” Then Billy saw Santa’s shadow move, but Santa was standing still! “Santa did you see

that?” Santa said, “See what?” “Your shadow just moved.” Then Santa curled up on the ground and

fell asleep. But his shadow stood upright and turned into a person. Billy asked the man, “Are you the person who has made everybody fall asleep?”

“Yes, Billy. Shadow, I am.” “How do you know my name?” Shadow replied, “I’ve been watching you.” Billy ran into the kitchen. He was hit by a black shadow thrown by Shadow. Billy knew he did not have much time to wake the elves. It was Christmas Eve morning! Billy turned around with a frying pan in his hand and swung at Shadow but he had disappeared only to reappear behind him. Billy ran over to Santa and grabbed his magic

handcuffs – the ones Santa used to deal with non-believers. Rushing back he handcuffed Shadow. Now, Shadow was trapped. Billy knew what to do next – he had an A+ in Science and cooking at school. Melting some snow, he made an experiment to create a potion to wake up the elves. He put a drop in everyone’s mouth and they all started working again Christmas was saved. Santa and the elves worked overtime to get everything ready for Christmas Eve. And Billy Frost was promoted to manager of the kitchen.

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Remembering the Lake

By Reg Berrington lowly the train ground to a halt, and with great anticipation, we hurriedly stepped from the Budd Car only to be halted in our tracks when cold air enveloped our bodies. Our anxious family had just journeyed from North Vancouver with its moderate temperature to a now freezing atmosphere of 20 degrees below zero. As the train faded away from the station,

we collected ourselves and began breathing in the scenery scanning for the sight of the Alta Lake, which, at this time of year, is solidly frozen and white capped with about 24 inches of snow. As regular travellers to this fantastic area, we knew what to look for. A jubilant “hurrah” went up when we spied the pole, which stood unwavering about 60 feet out on the lake with a green flag on its top fluttering in the breeze,

indicating the lake was safe to cross. Our group set out with unharnessed excitement toward the cabin, which was nestled in the woods just across the lake. Upon arrival, we hurried ourselves into the warming of our beloved cabin and doing other preparations, so we could get to the heart of the venture. My children at the time were six and four years old – snow and tobogganing front and centre in their minds.

and the Mountain

The notorious tobogganing hill was a short 10-minute hike from the cabin and was considered one of the best areas for providing a great time. The toboggan run was protected by Whistler Mountain, and on most days, the sun reflected off the mountain’s snow-laden sides providing breathtaking views. The bulk of the mountain protected our

area around the lake, and because of its great height, we could not see its summit most days as it was usually enveloped in clouds. We had tobogganed for about 45 minutes, and by then, the slope was nearing perfection, so the decision was made to do a final run before break time. With great anticipation, we hopped on our wooden sled, which was about

six feet long and comfortably housing my two children in front of me, as we soared down the hill. Suddenly, our sled came to a screaming halt, which seemed to include extreme pain. A stump appeared from

In the spirit of the season,

we’d like to join you and your family in a wish for worldwide peace and brotherhood this holiday season. ST. TIMOTHY’S ANGLICAN CHURCH

Corner of Horse Lake Rd. & Blackstock Rd, 100 Mile House

Dec., 24

7 :00pm Christmas Eve Service with Holy Communion

Dec. 25

10:30am Christmas Day Service with Holy Communion

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Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 7:00pm Sunday Services - 10:30am PLEASE JOIN US! 250-395-5159 www.ctklc.weebly.com christtheking100m@gmail.com

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4855 Timothy Lake Rd. Lac la Hache

The Cariboo Presbyterian Church prays that everyone has a safe, happy, and wonderful Christmas season!

Christmas Eve service 7:00pm at the Lac la Hache Community Church on Timothy Lake Road Pastor Bruce Wilcox

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Dec 24 – Christmas Eve

St Joan of Arc at Lac la Hache OAP Hall - 4 PM St Augustine at Canim Lake - 6 PM St. Jude’s 100 Mile House - 10 PM

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Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 6:30pm EVERYONE WELCOME Church 250-791-9253

CHRIST OUR SAVIOUR OUTREACH In His Spirit of GIVING, we are glad to offer you the amazing ‘COSMIC CONFLICT’ and ‘FINAL EVENTS’ DVDs as a free gift, which you will be sure to enjoy! Awesome one-on-one Bible study is also available with the ‘Amazing Facts’ Study Guides! www.amazingfactsministries.com Please call Klara

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New Year’s Day

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Christmas Eve Service at 6:00pm Candlelight Service, Christmas Readings & Christmas Carols. Pastor Kevan Sears

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underneath the snow-laden run and my left foot used it as a brake. In horror, I looked at my knee, which appeared to be twisted in the wrong direction. As I was writhing in pain, friends began to gather around and it quickly became clear there was a serious problem. Unfortunately, the nearest hospital was in Squamish, there was no train available except for once a day and no road to the Coast for transport – I was in trouble. Fortunately, one of the guests stepped forward with experience in safety training from his work. As he grasped my leg, he blurted, “This may hurt a bit.” He suddenly tightened his grip on my knee and ankle pulling on them causing the knee joint to snap back together again. The pain dropped suddenly and with the aid of a pain killer I lasted the weekend. The kids continued to have fun. As we readied ourselves to head home after the fun-filled weekend, I managed to get back on the Budd Car with assistance. My weekend ended with me checking into the North Vancouver Hospital. Forty years later when the weather is cold, my knee gently reminds me of that fun filled weekend! Reg Berrington is the 108 Mile Ranch correspondent.

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By Diana Forster

verywhere was white with snow that Christmas Eve, unusual on the west coast of Canada. Although he loved playing in the snow, Anthony was worried Santa wouldn’t be able to tell one roof from the next. They were ALL white, with no colours to guide him and, really, he didn’t think Rudolph’s nose was bright enough to help. Despite being very worried inside, Anthony was soon nestled all snug in his bed, dreaming of wonderful surprises to come. It was after midnight when he woke with a start. What had woken him? He listened very hard and heard … FOOTSTEPS? On the roof? He leapt to the window just in time to see what looked like Santa’s sleigh flying away really fast. Had he come down the chimney or not? But he’d heard footsteps, hadn’t he? Quiet as a mouse, Anthony crept into the living

room, and his face fell. The stockings, all hung with care, were still hanging limply on the mantle. Owww, Santa didn’t come. A sad little boy went back to bed. Early next morning, his little sister, Ann, woke him by bouncing up and down on his bed. “Santa’s been, Santa’s been,” she cried. Not quite believing it, Anthony bounded out of bed and into the living room and, sure enough, the stockings were empty no more, but brimming with exciting looking lumps. When he told his parents about hearing footsteps, they didn’t quite believe him, but Dad took them outside to look. Sure enough, up on the roof, they could see the sleigh tracks, and when they stood back a bit, they saw HUGE footsteps leading from the tracks to the chimney. “I knew I heard him,” cried Anthony with delight. “Well, of course you did,” said father with a knowing grin. “It’s the magic of Christmas!” Diana Forster is the Deka and Interlakes correspondent.

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Christmas Candy Cane Cookies By Lars Mapson 3/4 cup butter 3/4 cup sugar 1 egg 1/2 tsp vanilla 2 cups flour

1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp baking powder 1/3 cup flaked coconut 1 tsp red food colouring cinnamon to taste

Stir butter, sugar, egg, vanilla, flour, salt, cinnamon, and baking powder in a big bowl. Divide dough into two separate bowls. Stir coconut into one bowl. Stir food colouring into the other. Chill both bowls for 30 minutes. Roll each bowl into lots of separate snakes. Twist two different colours of snakes together and put on ungreased baking sheets. Bake in oven for 10 minutes at 350 F.

Snowman Cookies By Candace-Rose Mapson 1 cup softened butter or margarine 1/2 cup powdered sugar 2 tsp vanilla

2 cups flour 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup oats

Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Roll into balls and place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 325 F until done. After cooled, make the balls into snowmen using icing to stick them together. Decorate with candy or more icing. Enjoy!

Simple Butter Cookies By Cory Mapson 1 cup butter 2/3 cup packed brown sugar 1 egg 2 cups flour

1/2 tsp salt 1 cup oats

Cream butter and sugar; blend in egg. Stir together flour and 1/2 tablespoon salt; stir into creamed mixture. Chill for one hour. Bake at 375 F for 10 to 12 minutes. Makes four dozen.

May all your trails be snow-covered, May all your days be bright, May your toys be filled with gasoline, And may you always high-mark the highest height! Have a wonderful holiday season. Please ride responsibly and safely.

Green Pistachio Cookies By Daven Mapson 1 cup softened butter 1 cup white sugar 1 package JELL-O Pistachio Instant Pudding

2 eggs 1 tsp. baking soda 2 cups flour Small candies (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 350 F. 2. Cream butter, sugar, and pudding mix. 3. Stir in eggs. 4. Gradually stir in flour and baking soda. 5. Use hands or scoop to form tablespoon-sized balls of dough. 6. Bake for 9-12 minutes, until slight signs of brown show on cookies. 7. Let cool on cookie sheets. Garnish with candy, sugar, or other embellishments, to taste.Bake in oven for 10 minutes at 350 F.

All the very best of the holiday season to our customers. Thank you for your patronage in 2014 and we look forward to seeing you in 2015! Ph: 250-395-2550 Fax: 250-395-2513 www.performanceallterrain.com 867 Alder Ave. 100 Mile House

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What is Christmas?

Christmas is...

Christmas is a time for my family to travel to Vancouver to get together. It is not about getting toys. When it is Christmas, my family get together and have a feast, we share funny stories and laugh together. My family all watch movies. Sometimes the adults talk together and the kids watch Christmas movies or play board games like monopoly. Christmas is the best time of the year for me because I get to spend it with my family. Alexis Archie Grade 4, Eliza Archie Memorial School

Christmas is when I eat pancakes with syrup and blueberries. I put on my pretty white dress and we go to church. We do singing. We go home. I listen to Santa music. I like Santa. Infinity Bob Grade 2 Eliza Archie Memorial School

The Christmas spirit

By Starlene Patrick Bridge Lake Elementary School Story contest runner-up

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t’s Christmas, Eve and Patricia, her brother and her sister were having a wonderful Christmas Eve. Then they heard a big bang outside, it was a big blotch of snow, and it was windy and rough outside. Then the blotch of snow landed on the generator and the power went out and it started snowing really heavy and hard. After a while the power came back on

and the phone rang. Patricia picked it up and someone said, “You have five hours to go shopping at the mall.” Kiara, Patricia’s sister, ran out the door and went to the big mall, while her boyfriend Jason watched the kids. W h e n Kiara arrived at the mall, it was really crowded and hard to get around. She made her way to the toy store to look for the rag doll she wanted to buy Patricia and saw there were only three left. She ran to the doll and grabbed it before getting all the other presents. Then she went home

and wrapped them all and went to bed. The next morning she had the worst cramp ever, as she was due to have her baby at any time, so she went to lay down. Meanwhile, the children woke up and opened all their presents and the first one Patricia went to open was her biggest present – the rag doll. As the children were opening their presents, Kiara screamed and said,

“The baby’s coming – NOW!” Jason ran into the room and helped her deliver the baby. It took them almost an hour to get the baby out. When it came out, it was a handsome little boy. They were all so happy that the baby was finally born; it made it the best Christmas ever. In fact, they enjoyed the baby so much that day, they all thought it was the best day ever in history.

The spirit of Christmas By Ryan Vincenz Horse Lake Elementary School

Coming together and sing, Hay and grain at Christmas for our cows, Remembering grandpa, Inviting friends for a good time, Surprising people with homemade presents, Time well spent with family, Music and laughter, A warm meal for homeless people, Share the Christmas goose with poor people,

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Sing songs in old folks homes, Peace on Earth, I love you, Reunite with old friends, I wish that everybody has a home, To light a candle for a lost one!

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From The Staff Of Canlan Ice Sports, South Cariboo Rec. Centre Akira Logan Grade 3, Lac la Hache Elementary School

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Children from around the South Cariboo were invited to send in drawings and letters depicting what Christmas means to them.

Myra Hindmarsh, Grade 2 Horse Lake Elementary School

Merry Christmas From our families to yours.

Josiah Garner, Grade 1 Bridge Lake Elementary School Delilah Emile, Grade 1 Eliza Archie Memorial School

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With heartfelt gratitude for the pleasure of serving you this past year, we hope everyone enjoys a very happy and healthy holiday season!

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Season’s Greetings Here’s Hoping You Have A House Full of Happiness

Thank you

Jacie Rempel, Grade 2 Horse Lake Elementary School

Riley Herperger, 4 years old 100 Mile House

Dear Santa Cher Père Noël, Comment vas-tu? Je m’appelle Allie et j’ai 7 ans. J’habite à 100 Mile house J’aime beaucoup jouer dans la neige et nager. Comme j’ai été très très assez presque sage, j’aimerais que tu m’apportes un cadeau. J’ai aussi quelques questions à te poser : -Combien de lutins as-tu? - Quel âge as-tu? N’oublie pas ma famille. Allie. Jack Copley Grade 2, Lac la Hache Elementary School

Anastasia Boyce Grade 5, Eliza Archie Memorial School

Dear Santa Claus, How are you? My name is Allie and I am 7 years old. I live in 100 Mile house. I like to play in the snow and to swim. Because I was very good this year, I would like to have a gift. I also have some questions to ask you : How many elfs do you have? How old are you? Don’t forget my family. Allie 100 Mile Elementary French Immersion.

100 Mile House, you did it again! Our annual Christmas Helper Event raised thousands in food and toys which we were happy to pass on to families in need. We are proud to be part of this amazing community.

MAY YOU HAVE A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A WONDERFUL NEW YEAR! 100 Mile Realty 96 Highway 97 (next to Tim Hortons) Call 1-250-395-3424 Toll Free 1-800-663-8426

Simple joys, little pleasures, Laughter and smiles in big measures. Friends, family, togetherness, love… The choicest blessings from above. Peace, prosperity and happiness too… All these and more are our wishes for you!

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or centuries, families celebrating Christmas in the country have often included activities surrounding the harvesting of a tree to decorate and admire. South Cariboo resident Barb Matfin grew up at Sheridan Lake, where her father, Walter Levick, ran an Arctic Cat dealership out of their backyard. “As kids, we had our own snowmobiles and limitless gas and limitless trails, and we snowmobiled everywhere.” The children always drove their own snowmobiles and went in pairs, as their parents wanted to ensure everyone had a ride home if a machine broke down, she explains. Barb recalls a Christmas Eve when she was about age 12, and her brother, Dave, was about 10. The two youngsters decided they would go out and harvest the family’s holiday tree all on their own. “So, we hopped on our trusty snowmobiles, and we were gone for hours. We looked and we looked and we looked. We drove up this trail and up that trail and we went across the lake and up the forestry access road.” They wanted to find the quintessential tree for their fam-

ily’s Christmas, Barb explains. “I can’t remember what kind of tree it was, but we thought ‘oh this is just perfect’ and we cut it down.” Barb says they made sure the tree was securely fastened with

Barb says their parents just laughed and teased them about how they probably should have known better than to drag the tree home. “But we were kids and it was cold and there was lots of snow. We tended to drive a lit-

s Christmas Tree tradition Barb Matfin enjoyed ke. La n da eri Sh at as a child growing up

a rope to one of the snowmobiles. Once they were satisfied it would not be lost on the way home, the siblings hopped back onto their sleds and happily headed back down the miles and miles of trails and across the ice on Sheridan Lake. Upon their triumphant arrival back home sporting big smiles, Barb and Dave were at first confused to find Walter and their mother, Joanne, were wearing stunned expressions. “The tree was completely de-needled.”

tle too fast, too, so that probably contributed to the loss of all the pine needles.” The family’s tradition was to never put up a tree until Christmas Eve, so it was all very last minute by this point, she notes. Barb says she and Dave decided they must go out and get another tree, but this time, they hooked up the skimmer (tow sleigh) to carry the tree up off the snow-covered trails and frozen lake. “We were less than fussy about how perfect it was at that point

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because we were ready to come in by the fire and decorate the tree.” The substitute tree looked just fine decorated with the family’s collection of beautiful, old glass balls. However, the crucial point was always the hanging of the tinsel, she explains. “We couldn’t just throw it on or bunch it on, we had to put it on one piece at a time and the strands had to hang down perfectly. “Dad was very fussy about that because in his childhood, when they had real tinsel from tinfoil, it was a precious commodity so you didn’t fool around with it.” Barb says Walter’s memories as a young child were very precious to him, and he regaled his own children about how magical the tinsel looked on the tree when he scampered out of bed on Christmas mornings. Walter’s parents homesteaded at West Sheridan Lake, where he was also born, she notes. “Dad grew up in the bush, pretty much. So, we always went out for a tree, and we still do. We’ve never even dreamed of getting a tree from a store.” They used Walter’s woollen socks rather than fancy stockings back then, she says, adding in those days, it wasn’t filled with a bunch of toys. “It was a big deal to get a Japanese orange, a candy cane, and maybe a square that my mom had baked and wrapped up, and a few nuts.” Barb explains that these days, she goes out with her daughter, Allison, for a pretty pine Christmas tree to put up on Christmas Eve when they all gather around it with hot chocolate. By preserving these traditions, Barb’s family experiences the same magical feeling that her father must have enjoyed in his early days at the old family homestead at East Sheridan Lake.

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By Doris E Rufli hen I was a child, Christmas was always something special, something magical. The week before, the whole family would set up a real tree, decorate it and place real candles on its branches, with colourfully wrapped presents arranged all around it. My brother and I would also find poems and stories to recite, as well as Christmas songs, which we performed either alone or together. Christmas Eve was essentially a family affair; Christmas Day we often received visiting relatives; and Boxing Day was open for friends and neighbours. In my early twenties, I moved abroad. At first, I still visited my parents every year over the festive season, but it simply was not the same anymore. Also, travelling at that time of the year was very expensive and stressful, which made me opt to fly home in January or February instead. Christmas was now reduced to a lengthy phone call on Christmas, as well as New Year’s Day and, of course, a special card as a reminder that everybody was still thought of and about. A year after loosing both my parents, I moved to the South Cariboo. A new start back in a rural area (after living in big cities for 25 years) worked wonders – but there was also the fact I did not know anybody. Living in a motel room to start with resulted in isolation, with entertainment limited to watching television. And then there was a knock on my door. Within months of arriving in 100 Mile House, I had joined the local literacy group, and with it, the ESL (English as a Second Language) cafés – something very dear to my heart. Now, I had one of the organizers standing in front of me, a big Christmas bag filled with goodies in her hand and a huge smile on her face. I cannot even

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describe the feelings that rushed through me when she simply wished me a Merry Christmas. Thank you, Anita Price! In June 2013, I moved to Forest Grove. While I knew a few people “in passing,” it was yet again a new beginning. Courtesy of Marianne Van Osch (in the meantime a very dear friend of mine), I was introduced to a number of groups and events in this small place of about 250 residents who welcomed me with open arms. To this day, I am in awe of it all and the literal feeling of my “homecoming.” And then came Christmastime…. While the month of December had been a busy one with various potlucks and get-togethers, I had already resigned myself to sitting

in front of the TV watching movies and repeats, as usual. Then, the invites started coming in – for me, the essential stranger. In the end, I received two or three offers for Christmas dinner alone, together with invitations to other events, two of which were open houses – something I was not familiar with at all. One of those saw me packed into a truck together with three other people, which was an adventure filled with fun and laughter by itself, and then we arrived at a beautiful log house “in the middle of nowhere,” bursting with friendly and welcoming people, as well as gracious hosts and a house full of animals. I was in heaven! Doris E Rufli is the Forest Grove correspondent.

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amie was a naughty boy. He was so bad he had almost got a lump of coal for Christmas last year. Jamie was the most mean boy you ever did see. He loved jumping around his house looking for trouble. But one night, just before Christmas, everything changed…. He was chuckling away, “Hee hee hee!” He was putting toothpaste on his sister’s taco. Santa was looking at him through his crystal ball and he shook his head. He sighed. “That Jamie, I really like him, but he is just such a naughty boy that there is no way I can put him on the nice list. Santa took his pencil and

crossed Jamie off the good list. Then, he proceeded to write Jamie’s name on the naughty list.

“Well, I guess he won’t be getting any presents this year, just a big, black, lump of coal,” Santa said unhappily. Back at home, something crossed Jamie’s mind – he must be on the bad list? What had he been thinking? He could not put toothpaste

on his sister’s taco and get away with it! All of his life, that had never even occurred to him! He threw the toothpasted taco in the garbage and made his sister a new one. Unknown to him, Santa had been watching him the whole time. Santa was so surprised, he almost dropped his pencil! He undid his work and jotted Jamie’s name down on the good list. That year, Jamie kept being a good boy and he was always nice to his brothers and sisters. Santa was so pleased, that he gave Jamie even more presents than he had planned to and Jamie was satisfied. So for the rest of his life, he was always kind to everyone, and everyone was happy when they were around him. Jamie was never lonely and he had lots of friends.

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Christmas is about having fun with my family and eating with my family vegetables rice and grouse burger meat. The grouse my Dad caught. We eat and watch TV together in the living room in the morning and night Stacey and Dixie and I have a snowball fight and build a snowman, play hide and seek. At night time, Dixie and I play the board game Wonderland. I like having fun with my family during Christmas. Darius Christopher Grade 2, Eliza Archie Memorial School

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A Davis Lake Christmas Story

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The Baechmann girls won my heart long ago. Along with their parents, Ralf and Elke, we share a place on Davis Lake, a small lake tucked away down a winding road south of 100 Mile House. I believe Amy, 12, Nelly, 10, and Kim, 6, are a few of the sweetest and most charming little girls there are. They're also very creative. We wrote this Christmas story together. And as much as life on Davis Lake is like a fairy tale sometimes, this is a work of fiction.

he scene was an ordinary scene on Davis Lake, except that tomorrow was Christmas. Three sisters – Amy, the oldest, Nelly, in the middle, and Kimmy, the youngest – were little girls all busy doing what they did best on their little slice of paradise, hidden away on the outskirts of town, in the middle of a snow-dusted forest, outside a beautiful log home deep in the Cariboo. While Amy and Nelly worked with their horses and read books about them because they were true horse whisperers, Kimmy skated circle after circle on a frozen Davis Lake. She's the fastest skater there is and that's how she got so fast. It was Christmas Eve. Our three girls, like most little boys and girls, couldn't wait for tomorrow. “Christmas sure is great around here,” Amy said. “And horses are great too.” “That goes without saying,” Nelly replied. “Horses are great, and I love them. I also love winter and Christmas.” “We do have a lot of fun in the snow with our skates,” Kimmy added. “But I sure could go for a Christmas adventure.” Her sisters agreed. That's when a little fist punched straight out of the snow near their feet. The girls screamed. A little Elf popped his head out after it. The girls screamed again. “Oh, don't be frightened, Baechmann girls,” the little Elf said to them, climbing out of the snow and dusting off his pointy green outfit. “I'm just a little Elf on a mission from Santa. Our observations indicate you three are the best hope of saving Christmas!” How nice, the girls thought. But they had many questions. The Elf cut right to the point. There wasn't much time, of course.

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“Santa's reindeer are missing. They're lost and frightened somewhere in a far-away forest. Amy and Nelly, your horse whispering abilities are the greatest of all the good boys and girls on our list. So good, in fact, we believe they will even work on Santa's reindeer. We need to get them back to Santa as soon as possible so they can fly him around the world and he can deliver presents on Christmas Day. Which is tomorrow!” “Hmm.” Amy wondered. “What happened to the reindeer?” “Unfortunately, a pack of giant coyotes scared them off when they chewed through their candy cane fence,” the Elf replied. “Giant coyotes?” “Indeed.” “Giant coyotes don't scare us,” Nelly said. “We'll help you.” “Fantastic! But there's no time to waste.” The girls saddled the horses and Kim laced her skates tight, ready to go. The Elf dug a red and silver Christmas ball from his pocket and dropped it in the snow. The girls thought this a bit strange. “It's magic,” said the Elf. “Oh goody!” the girls cried. For a few moments they waited. The Christmas ball just looked like a regular Christmas ball. No magic to it. The girls started to maybe doubt the Elf 's story. Kim skated straight up to the Elf, who stood about as short as her, and pointed a finger in his face. “Hey, little guy,” she said with some authority. “You SURE this here ball is magic?!” “Of course,” the little Elf replied. “How do you think I got here?” Then the ball opened. It emit-

ted a bright light, like a vortex to another world. The Elf had a wand now. He waved it around and said a few words in his native Elf language and the girls and the horses started to levitate. One by one the Elf directed them like the conductor of an orchestra into the light. The light sucked them in like a vacuum. Kim watched as her sisters and their horses flew in, and then it was her turn. “I KNEW the Elf was magic and this would be a special Christmas!” she shouted. “Yahooooo!” On the other side, it's dark and the girls and the horses are all alone. Snow and stars as far as they can see. The wind blows cold. It must be the North Pole? the girls wonder. But it could also be the Cariboo in the dead of winter. “This is Santa's world,” said the Elf, digging himself out of the deep snow again and slipping into a tiny pair of snow shoes. “So it's not the North Pole?” Amy asked. “Sort of,” the Elf replied. “It's a special place. Follow me.” They rode for a while behind the Elf who knew the way. The sky was an everlasting arch of big bright stars and streaking meteorites and fantastic planets. Finally they reached a glowing house with a candy cane fence and knew it belonged to a Mr. Santa Claus. The Elf showed them the empty paddock and the hole in the candy cane fence the giant coyotes made with their teeth. This was truly a different world, the girls thought. The Elf led them to the far-away forest, and like the coyotes, the trees in this world are giant. So

huge and wide, in fact, the girls could not ride around them with the horses. “We need to make a path through the trees if we're going to find the reindeer,” Amy said. The Elf pondered a minute and had an idea. “There's a big and tall lumberjack that lives in a large wood cabin nearby. His name is Paul. He can surely help us.” “But there's a problem,” the Elf continued. “He's German. And he only speaks German. And I don't know any German.” “We know German!” the girls exclaimed. “We are German!” “How perfect!” the Elf said. So Nelly knocked on the big cabin door and Paul the lumberjack opened it and looked down at his tiny guest. “Hi lumberjack Paul,” Nelly said, pleasantly, in flawless German. “Can you clear a path through the woods so we can rescue Santa's reindeer?” “It would be my pleasure,” answered Paul. “Anything for Santa and nice little German girls accompanied by an Elf.” Paul put a plaid shirt on and found his big axe. He swung the axe and fell the big trees until the girls had themselves a path into the forest. “Thank you!” they said. “You're welcome,” replied the lumberjack, throwing the axe over his shoulder. “Frohe Weihnachten. Merry Christmas.” They were on their way. However, before they found the reindeer, the girls found the giant coyotes. They looked mean. Their teeth looked sharp. Kimmy dismounted with no fear in her belly.

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“Don't worry, guys,” she said. “I'll take care of these wild beasts.” With her skates on the icy ground she coasted up to the pack of snarling giant coyotes and stopped just short of their huge paws. Kimmy smiled sweetly, rocked back and forth on her blades, and batted her big blue eyes. Softly, she asked: “Will you giant coyotes pretty, pretty please leave the reindeer alone?” While that cute little move usually works for almost anything she wants, it didn't work this time. For the giant coyotes were without hearts. They growled and slobbered and gnashed their sharp teeth. Undeterred, Kimmy shrugged, and proceeded to skate circles around the pack, faster and faster, until she was a blur. In trying to follow her with their eyes, the giant coyotes got very dizzy. They got so dizzy and so disorientated, in fact, they all fell over, as if they had been celebrating heavily together like old friends during the holidays. The giant coyotes needed a long sleep and weren't going to bother Santa's reindeer for a long time. The girls rode ahead. It wasn't long before someone said: “Oh, there's a reindeer!” Because they found them. Santa Claus was having one heck of a time trying to corral those frightened reindeer, which leaped and bucked and stamped their hooves madly. Santa, exhausted, sat down in the snow. “Amy, Nelly,” he said, wiping the sweat off his brow. “Good thing you're here. I can't for the life of me get these reindeer under control, and they're too frantic to fly! And Christmas is tomorrow!” Amy and Nelly dismounted. “You just relax, Mr. Claus,” they said. “We'll help your reindeer.” The sisters got to work calming the reindeer, showing great natural horsemanship, or natural reindeermanship in this case. Gently patting and stroking their heads, giving soothing commands, and using other tricks they read about in their books, and picked up through many years of horse whispering on Davis Lake. “Easy now, Rudolph and Dasher, easy now, Dancer, Prancer and Vixen.” “Calm now, Comet, easy there, Cupid, Dunder and Blixem.” It wasn't long before the reindeer were better than ever, harnessed to the big sleigh, and ready for the big night and long flight ahead. “Ho-Ho-Ho!” Santa said. “Thank you, Baechmann girls. You saved Christmas! Ho-Ho-Ho.”

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him, he was out the door and running towards Santa. “What was that noise?” “Shh,” said Stephanie. Stephanie heard her brother ask. “I can’t help it, I’m too excited,” “Well my child,” Santa said. Tommy replied. “What just happened is that my “Well then stop being excited,” sleigh broke down.” Stephanie said sharply. “That’s horrible!” cried Tommy had been keeping Stephanie who was now out of Stephanie up for two hours already the house as well. “Is there anyand now it was 11 p.m. thing we can do to help?” Tommy and Stephanie “Well,” Santa said. “Can STORY were twins. They were you get to my friend’s CONTEST both 10 years old. It was house and back in 10 WINNER Christmas Eve night and minutes? He knows how Youth Tommy was so excited to fix my sleigh. He he kept making the bed also has a secret potion squeak. that I use as gas.” “Tommy,” said Stephanie. “If “Of course!” the twins replied you keep this up Santa will get and they were off. here and not give us anything “His house is the last one on because we are awake.” the left of Fairy Lane!” Santa This threat did not affect called after them. Tommy one bit. The bed kept on The twins reached the house squeaking. – out of breath – in four min“Tommy, that is....” utes. They rang the doorbell and CRASH! waited. Nothing. “Ahh!” yelped the siblings. They rang it a second time. Tommy got up and walked to This time, a man with a long the window. grey beard greeted them and “It’s Santa!” he cried happily. ushered them inside. The house “Let’s go!” smelled of freshly made candy Before Stephanie could stop canes.

“So what would you like?” asked the man sleepily. His voice was low and rumbly. “Sorry if we woke you up,” Stephanie said. “But this is an emergency! Santa’s sleigh broke down!” “Oh my,” said the man. He started to franticly run around the house collecting things and then he was out the door. The twins followed him. “My, oh my,” said Tommy. “For an old man he can sure go fast!” When they got back to Santa, the old man was already at work. After a while, he stood up. “Are you finished?” asked Stephanie. “Yes,” the old man said. “How will I thank you all?” asked Santa. “Maybe we could help you deliver presents to all the families,” said Tommy. “Of course,” cried Santa and all four of them climbed aboard and set off. Stephanie and Tommy were thrilled they could help make a great Christmas for everyone. It was an adventure that they would never forget!

Christmas sweets best part of yuletide By Glenna Metchette

t the sight of the first snowflake, my mother would say, “It’s time to make Christmas sweets.” Off to Woodwards we’d go to purchase Sultana raisins, Bakers chocolate, Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk, nuts, currants, glacé cherries, sugar, and butter – lots of butter. Every year, mother said that it wouldn’t be Christmas for Uncle Austen if he didn’t get his plum pudding and hard sauce. Plump Aunt Joan loved maple fudge. When tempted to eat a second or third piece, she’d say, “Seize the moment. Remember all those women on the Titanic who refused to eat sweets.” Then she’d pop it in her mouth. Aunt Hazel would guard her homemade Honey Fluff as if it was Fort Knox, and Nana Rockwell would daintily nibble one tiny Peppermint Cream per day, letting it slowly melt in her mouth. For the big day, mom and I donned bibbed aprons. Hers was made of checked gingham. I made mine in my Grade 7 sewing class under the stern tutelage of Miss Vickers who deducted one point for every pin not placed perpendicular to the seam. Mom had a passion for making candy. As she mixed, stirred, tested and tasted, she’d say, “Making

candy is a bit like making love. It should be entered into with abandon or not at all.” I learned to test “soft ball” and “hard ball” candy stages. A candy thermometer – what was that? The day I made my first batch of Peppermint Creams without mom’s help, I felt as proud as Richard Purdy producing his first chocolates in Vancouver in 1907. Here is mother’s recipe. Peppermint Creams Beat the white of 1 egg in a bowl and add 6 drops of peppermint essence. Using a wooden spoon, work in gradually as much icing sugar as will make the whole into a paste, about half a pound. Divide the paste into three parts. Using a drop of food colouring, tint one part pink and one part pale green. Leave one part white. Form into tiny 25-cent size balls. Press part of a nut or glacé cherry into the centre of each ball to slightly flatten the cream. Place the creams on a sheet of wax paper and leave them to air dry for 24 hours.

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Christmas morning arrived and after the My mother was open to getting a dog that presents were opened, no puppy was to be STORY year, but not a puppy and not at Christmas! found. CONTEST My sister and I had even gone to the pet My mother settled onto the couch to read WINNER store and held – and fallen in love – with a new book. Adult puppies. Then in November, our nextMy father quietly slipped next door and door neighbours got a puppy. A beautiful returned with a navy blue dog crate. With Golden Retriever named Titan. a quivering black nose, chocolate brown And suddenly my mother, who was eyes, and long beige and white hair, out not an experienced dog owner, saw popped our Christmas puppy. the reality of a puppy in winter – My mother was both furious in the Cariboo. It was minus 20 and delighted. Being flabberC and Titan needed to go potty gasted quickly transitioned into at 6 a.m. – otherwise there was adoring, as she pulled the tiny a mess lurking in their house, Shih Tzu out of his crate and waiting for an unsuspecting into her arms and heart. foot. There was no doubt – he My mother became vocal was my mother’s dog. about how she would not be While my sister and I taking any dog, at any temworked ourselves into an perature, at any time of the day, uncontrollable frenzy of exciteoutside to urinate, or cleaning up ment and delight, my mother held any messes on our beige carpet. the puppy on her lap and petted When my sister – the animal and soothed him. lover – started going on It took two days to name and on about puppies she him. My sister and I favoured Although she was adamant that her had seen at the pet store, girls were not going to get a puppy for “Jaws,” as he began to chew my mother whirled around Christmas, mom was surprised and imme- anything he could get his and narrowed her eyes at my diately delight when she received Quincy teeth on. But my mother on Christmas Day. father. scoured baby name websites “I do not want a puppy for until she settled on Percy. Christmas,” she stated matter-of-factly. But – not wanting to name the dog after a family To my young ears, my mother’s word was law and friend – she christened him Quincy. And Quincy that was it. No puppy for Christmas. I shuffled it he was. off into the back of my mind with other impossible For 14 years, Quincy filled our lives with joy and Christmas wishes and moved on. laugher and frustration and a deep appreciation for My father did not move on. In fact, by the rug cleaner. But when all was said and done, we time my mother had gotten around to making that would never forget the Christmas when wishes did iron clad statement, my father had already paid for come true and my mother, against her protests, got the puppy! a puppy.

What is Christmas… Christmas is a time for our family not presents. It’s about love, happiness and joy. We have a delicious turkey dinner, yummy hot mashed potatoes and good cranberry hot sauce and sometimes we have cake, cookies and jello for dessert. The kids usually play games like twister, cards, hide in seek, watch Christmas shows and sometimes we colour pictures and we share sad, happy, surprising memories from the past. The dads and uncles

usually bring the teenagers and the younger kids for rides on the snowmobiles to Bob Lake, the back roads and on the fields. We slide on the hill

above and below our house and sometimes we build snowmen on the hill above my house and below my house. The most important

thing of Christmas is love and have a merry Christmas and a happy new year! Lexus Amut, Eliza Archie Memorial school Grade 4

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Santa Claus is coming to town

By Glenna Metchette heroism and manly men, not fat “Daddy, Daddy! Has Santa left actors in red suits. Boys were the North Pole yet?” asks taught to be men, not to wormy five-year-old son ship some commercial STORY tugging on my sleeve. god.” CONTEST WINNER “He’s probably flying Debating with Angus Senior stirs the blood. Goading over Williams Lake by now, Danny.” him on I ask, “But didn’t We head for the your generation create crowd waiting at the 100 Mile a male-dominated society that House air strip. expected women to know their He grins from ear to ear. I place?” envy his childlike faith, won“I guess,” he acknowledges dering how long he’ll remain with something approaching innocent. contrition. He pulls me forward. “C’mon “But we believed it was ‘hold Dad! Hurry up! There’s Neil with the line’, ‘man the lifeboats’, his grandpa.” ‘women and children first’. We Hand-in-hand the youngsters put our women on pedestals and squeeze through the crowd to the woe to any man who tried to pull area roped off for children. them down.” I shake Angus’ hand. He’s a Suddenly, we hear the thunbit of a crank with a permanent dering clap of whirring chopper scowl, a grumpy old man stuck blades. Children stare skyward, in his ways. “Decided to bring cheering and waving. your grandson, did you?” Then a strange metallic rat“Oh, aye. Margaret insisted tling noise comes from the it was my turn to keep up this engine. There’s a “poof-poof,” a fictive nonsense. Why am I not “pop” and then a loud “bang.” surprised that Neil’s letter to The engine sputters. Santa went by e-mail and the The chopper descends rapidly, old boy is going to arrive in a slams down on the toes of its helicopter? skids, bounces back into the air, “In my day we venerated truth, yaws to the left and drops down

hard, breaking a rotor blade. The landing skid collapses and the chopper rolls onto its side. Frantic parents grab their children. The engine starts smoking. Sirens wail in the distance. I sweep Danny into my arms. Angus clutches his grandson. Backing away from the smoke, everyone stares at the damaged helicopter. It is eerily quiet. A screech of metal as the door opens. Santa emerges from the smoke, halflifting half-dragging the injured pilot. Several men rush forward and pull the pilot to safety. Then they attend to Santa who has collapsed from the effort. “Daddy,” my son cries, “is Santa dead?” “No, Danny. Santa is alive and will live forever.” I smile at Angus who is hugging his grandson, and say, “Believe in love, Angus. Believe in the magic of Christmas; believe in Santa Claus. Your world will be a far happier place. “Christmas renews our youth by stirring our wonder. Remaining childish is a wonderful state of innocence.”

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of excuses and apologies and then On Christmas Eve, Santa’s bolted for the door. Workshop was always frantically Despite what had happened the busy. day before, Billy and the other elf If you were energetic or hyper, children didn’t get a wink of you usually got put on tasks sleep. So, of course, they were like taking care of the reinall up by 6 a.m. rushing to STORY CONTEST deer, or shovelling snow. their presents. WINNER Making bright shiny toys “Always open your Teen was a lot more interesting to stocking first,” Billy Billy. And that’s why he was murmured to no one. sneaking into the toy room, to Billy flipped the stocking look for something fun to do. up side down and shook it. A big As he crept under the tables, fat lump of coal hit the floor with Billy kept an eye out for electronics a clunk. Silence. Billy’s eyes got and matches. There! A silver robot wide, his lip began to quiver. stood in the corner, with an open “It’s … It’s ...” Billy choked, and package of batteries lying beside it. then shouted, “Perfect,” beaming as Out from under the table Billy he leapt to his feet. dashed! As if in slow motion, Billy’s This had to be the best Christmas hand snatched for the toy. But Santa yet, Billy thought. grabbed faster. Santa watched from a distance, “Billy!” Santa didn’t usually get perplexed. The coal was meant to mad, but when he did, all the elves be a form of discipline for Billy wished they were invisible. “You who would still get plenty of other were supposed to clean the reindeer presents. stall half an hour ago!” But the elf boy seemed ecstatic Billy shrunk back. In a small, with his gift. Santa sighed. whiny voice, he muttered a mixture “Coal just isn’t what it used to be.”

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By Pastor Dean Denlinger 100 Mile Baptist Church

Christmas Day only happens once a year. It is a day that is prepared for way in advance. Christmas trees are brought into the house and decorated. Special lights and festive decorations are hung. Special cookies and treats are prepared. Finally, the day arrives. It is a special day, but before we know it, it is over. Because of this whirlwind of events, many suffer from postChristmas letdown syndrome. There is a sense of sadness and sometimes can even lead to depression. Many go through that

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cycle every year. So how can it be avoided? It really has to do with our perspective. Christmas Day was originally a day to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. It was a day to celebrate John 3:16 – “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son,

that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.” It helps us to focus on the real reason for the season. When we look at it that way, the celebration can continue year round. I’m not saying that the tree, lights, and decorations should stay up because your neighbours might think you are a little weird, but the excitement of Jesus coming into the world should not be confined to one day of the year. It can, and should, become a way of life. God is not very concerned about religion. He desires to have a relationship with us through our faith in Christ. May you have a wonderful Christmas as you celebrate Christ!

Jesus: the Christ of Christmas

Elder Bruce Broughton Christ the King Lutheran Church of 100 Mile House

At this Christmas time of year, we celebrate The Gift from God. This undeserved Gift arrived in the midst of humanity more than 2,000 years ago as a baby. This little package – the Christ Child, the Saviour – was gifted to us as a tangible way for God to pardon all mankind for the wrongs we do to God, to our neighbours and to others around us! Life is precious. Children are precious. For God to allow this baby – His only Son – to come into the world, grow up and

We need what Christmas brings By Pastor Gary Forsyth Bethel Chapel Normally, I'm the guy who's a bit of a Scrooge when it comes to Christmas. That is a little odd considering my calling as a pastor, so let me explain. I love Christmas. I just don't like it when all the decorations and songs start mid-November. For me, it's just way too early. That said – this year is different. All the lights went on the house on Nov. 22 and will be on every night until after the New Year’s Eve. Why the change? The general sense I have is that we

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need Christmas more this year (than we have recently). It's not so much that we need Christmas, as we need what Christmas brings. At Bethel, we will be doing Advent during our services this season: Hope/ Expectation; Peace/Annunciation; Joy/ Proclamation; and last but not least, Love/Fulfilment. These are the things that we, as a community, really need more of. Are they found in the celebration of Christmas? Well, yes, but more to the point, they are found in the One whose birth we celebrate at Christmas. Merry Christmas to all!

Enjoy the wonderful gifts

By Andrea Martin Sacrament Elder 100 Mile House United Church

We are in the Christmas season, that time in our lives when we are given moments to prepare ourselves for the human and the holy to meet. To give pause to the meaning of this saving gift of Jesus. To see and feel, hope reborn. Where the light of hope might shine in our hearts. This time begs us to

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open our hearts and create a space to feel the peace of God work-

ing in the world and in our souls. This is a time when we hear the prophets speak and the angles sing of a God who came near – telling us to fear not, that all shall be well. As we focus on the joy of this blessed event, the birth in Bethlehem was again about the human and the holy meeting, bringing an abundance of joy to our hearts. We feel in our hearts a building up instead of a tearing down and seek-

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ing love instead of hate. And finally, the greatest of all these gifts – love. God’s love made flesh in Jesus Christ. We open our eyes and our hearts to the power of that love. For with the Lord there is steadfast love. God became one of us; out of love for all of us, then, now, and forever. This Christmas, let us take all these wonderful gifts that have been so freely given and live them the whole year through. God bless.

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eventually die for us, taking our sins with him, must have been a terrific sacrifice on

His part. But, God has the power to resurrect life, and that is just what He did. He brought His Son – part of the Godhead – back to life. We celebrate it at Easter. Christmas and Easter are inextricably intertwined, with mankind as God’s focus! We, at Christ the King Lutheran Church, hope you are able to experience the peace that faith and forgiveness brings,

and are able to pass it on to others around you. We believe in the living God, who is full of love, who offers to forgive and to grant inner peace to everyone who holds the Saviour in their hearts! We thank God for His love and His pardon through this Baby-gift. The name of that gift is Jesus! To you, the residents and readers in the 100 Mile House area, we wish you a Blessed and Merry Christmas!

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No world peace without Jesus The peace announced by angelic visitors back then and even preached by Jesus Christ himself seems so far removed, he thought. What did Jesus mean anyway? "So where is this peace that everyHe thought about how Christ told one is talking about?" the old man Pontius Pilate his kingdom was not of stared into the reflection. this world. His 22-year-old grandson stood Real peace, the real peace that beside him looking at a worker Christ preached, comes in each heart “doing” Christmas decorations in the as he himself is welcomed. big display. The grandson started humming Oh "The peace," the old man said. You Little Town of Bethlehem and the old know, glory to God in the highest and man joined in, whistling the tune to all that ... peace on Earth. What went the music coming from the ceiling wrong?” speakers. The young man nodded, "good Then the words hit him. question" and glanced at the USA “So God imparts to human hearts, Today headline in the rack. ISIS, Al The blessings of His heaven, No ear Rick Barker Qaeda, conflict, chaos – evil really may hear His coming, But in this seemed to reign on high. Four killed world of sin, Where meek souls will and eight wounded in a Jewish synagogue just that receive Him still, The dear Christ enters in. day. “That’s the only way peace comes Grandpa – A Christmas Carol saturated the shopping cenwhen the Prince of Peace enters in. Know Jesus, tre. know peace. No Jesus, no peace.” By Pastor Rick Barker Cariboo Christian Life Fellowship Church

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The people of Christ’s day thought themselves too wise to need instruction, too good to need His salvation and too self-confident to receive Christ’s approval. So the Saviour turned to common people, the poor, lost and hopeless ones, who gladly heard and appreciated Him, for “A broken and contrite heart, O God, You will not despise.” (Ps.51:17). “There are some of you that do not believe,” said Jesus, desiring to save them from the canker of unbelief. The long prophesied Messiah of Mankind, and Eternal Word of “God with us, Immanuel” was before them, yet they did not know Him. If we close our heart from the softening influences of the Holy Spirit, Jesus’ divine glory is hidden from our eyes. God’s glory is His immaculate moral excellence of love, faith, truth, forgiveness, long suffering, justice, righteousness and

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faithfulness. They are fundamentally essential qualities of His divine nature. To restore His perfect image in sinmarred humanity, God sent His Son, Jesus Christ, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Jesus accepted our cross to sign our release from the bondage of sin by His own Blood, to set us free from all

involvements of immorality and wrongs. Therefore, eternal life is our fellowship with Jesus Christ. We need to surrender all to Jesus and live and walk the “narrow path” travelled by Him, the Man of Calvary, so we can meet Him as our Best Friend. So say “yes” to Jesus! Blessed Christmas to you and a prosperous happy New Year!

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Ask ... Seek ... Knock

By Pastor Bruce Wilcox Cariboo Presbyterian Church If you haven’t done so yet, I encourage you to ask yourself a critically important question this Christmas. “Have I ever really, seriously, from the heart, sought spiritual truth by seeking the True God?” Because one of the promises of this God through the ancient prophet Jeremiah is this: “You will seek Me and find Me when you seek Me with all

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your heart.” (Jer 29:13, emphasis mine). Even if you’ve been banging on all the wrong doors and look-

ing in all the wrong places, if you are sincerely seeking Him, He promises that He will draw you to Himself in His perfect time. The Magi in the Christmas story are a great example. The Bible only ever mentions astrology with a strong rebuke for any dependency placed on it. (Isaiah 47: 13-14). Yet these wise men were wise because they were sincere seekers, willing to endure a long arduous journey, and the God who looks on the heart ultimately led them to Jesus.

And when they found Him, they worshipped Him because they knew that in Him their search was over! No need to look anywhere else again after that. That’s because Jesus is “the Way, the Truth, and the Life.” This Jesus also endorsed Jeremiah by promising us “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.” May the ultimate blessings of salvation in Him be yours this Christmas!

Christmas: a deep look into God’s love

By Pastor Cameron Johnston 100 Mile House Seventh-day Adventist Church The creator of the universe becoming a human is the heart of the Christmas story – but why? What human problem and what God problem did Jesus solve by becoming one of us? On the human side, death is our greatest challenge, which only the original creator is able to solve. To do this, God had to become one of us so he could die and give us a second chance. God’s problem is all mankind feared Him. This fear makes it all but impossible for God to implement a rescue plan because our natural trust had been destroyed. The life and death of Jesus Christ solves both problems. As a man, divinity could die to redeem us while Jesus’ life revealed the amazing love of God, which when properly

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understood, destroys fear. Only perfect love, which is always kind and unconditional, can cast out fear. The heart of God is all about this kind of love and let no person, teaching or circumstance ever convince you otherwise. Our redemption required the death of one equal with God. Divinity needed to live among us to reveal the true character of God

without us being afraid of him. Both needed a human body. Jesus’ humanity disguised his divinity and power, so we could relax and enjoy his presence. Consider praying: God help me understand your love for me. Give me a heart for truth and replace my fear with trust, so I can appreciate and accept your amazing Christmas gift of Jesus as my friend.

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