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The regional district’s Woodstove Exchange program is set to return.

A review has been made of the unmet needs facing the West Boundary as a result of the fire. P

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CHRISTMAS SPIRIT Santa took time out of his busy schedule to visit the Heritage Credit Union.

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Santa and Mrs. Claus rode their sleigh into Deadwood Junction last Thursday afternoon to greet students from Greenwood and Midway elementary schools. The setting was ideal for such a nostalgic scene; the Gold Rush ﬂavour of the popular cafe and gallery proved a magical backdrop for Santa’s visit, leaving kids and adults alike looking forward to Christmas. See another picture page 17. PHOTO: ANDREW TRIPP

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The Kettle River Lion’s Club distributed 93 boxes of food on Saturday during their annual Christmas hamper drive, which has been part of the club’s mandate for more than a quarter century. The total cost of the food, distributed throughout the West Boundary, was $7500, 25 per cent less than the previous year, due to substantial savings made possible by the generosity of Osoyoos’ AG Foods, which sold the Lions groceries at wholesale prices. There were also significant donations made at various locations throughout the area, helping make the hamper drive another great success. Also pitching in was Greenwood’s Board of Trade, members of which delivered numerous hampers to people in that city. The Lion’s Club would like to offer their heart-

felt thanks to all of those individuals and businesses that donated money and goods to this year’s hamper drive, though hope to see the number of recipients drop in 2016 as people’s financial situations improve. The West Boundary Food Bank also played a significant role in ensuring those in need were provided enough groceries for three square meals on Christmas Day. Working out of the Evangel Chapel in Greenwood, Food bank directors Gerry Schuler and Karen Lehmann prepared dozens of food boxes, picked up by mostly local residents. Lehmann stressed the ongoing need for food donations by the public and hopes to see their newly-organized storage area full come the new year. The West Boundary Food Bank is located at 401 North Kimberly in Greenwood.

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Kettle River Lion’s Club members (from left) Les Jackman, Stephen Kirkham and Phil Gunhouse stand behind just a handful of the 93 food hampers delivered by the club to those West Boundary residents in need of some Christmas cheer. Members of the Greenwood Board of Trade pitched in to deliver hampers to residents in and around that city. PHOTO: ANDREW TRIPP

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Thursday, Dec. 31: The Village of Midway and RCMP Community Consultative Group Free Family Fun New Year’s Eve skate from 3-7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve Mardi Gras Celebration hosted by the Midway Volunteer Fire Department, at the Midway Community Hall. Featuring Dale Seaman & Highway 97. Tickets $40 per person, available at McMynn’s Family Foods. This is a formal adult event, masks not required but recommended. Drinks 5:30 p.m., dinner at 7. Sponsored by McMynn’s Family Foods.

REGULAR EVENTS: Mondays: Drop-in crib at Greenwood Legion at 7 p.m. $3 buy-in. Mondays: Girl Guides of Canada meets after school from 3:30 to 5 at WBES. Contact Jeanine Fraser at WBES or Linda Sheppard at 250-443-1529. Mondays: Floor curling at the Westbridge Hall (2935 Hwy 33), starting at 1 p.m. $1 per session. Contact Linda at 250-446-2031 for more information. First & Third Monday: Midway Village Council meeting; 6:30 p.m. with a delegation or 7 p.m. if none. First & Third Monday: The Bridge Drop-in Centre in Midway is open from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Closed on holiday Mondays, but will be open the next day on Tuesday. First Monday: Greenwood Seniors Centre meeting at 2 p.m. Info: 250-445-2290. Second & Fourth Monday: Greenwood City Council meeting at 7 p.m. Third Monday: Bridesville Women’s Institute meets at 11 am. Info: 446-2210 or 446-2121. Third Monday: Frolicking Fancies – the Greenwood Red Hat Ladies Group meet monthly in Greenwood. Information Francine 250-445-6734; or Shirley 250-

445-9908. Third Monday: Discover Rock Creek Society meeting at 6:30 – for location info phone 250-528-0227. Last Monday: Kettle River Recreation Commission meets at the Little Red School House at 7 p.m. Info Bill Watson 250-446-2325 or Sherry Dalziel 250-4462997. Mondays and Wednesdays: Boot Camp at McArthur Centre in Greenwood from 6-7. $10 drop-in or $60 per month. Info 250-442-3664. Postponed until further notice. Monday & Wednesday beginning Sept. 15: Country Kids Playschool 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Rock Creek Health Centre. For info or to register call Sara Eek 250-446-2202. Tuesdays: AA Meetings at McArthur Centre in Greenwood at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday: Greenwood Seniors’ Drop-in Centre, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday: 11 - 3 pm Greenwood Seniors’ Centre Thrift Store, 100 Deadwood. Tuesdays and Thursdays: Taekwondo at BCSS gym from 4 to 5 p.m. Open to ages 6 (with supervision) to 106. Tuesdays and Thursdays: Boundary Women’s Resource Centre on Market Avenue in Grand Forks open from 9 a.m. to - 3 p.m. Info 250-442- 5212. First Tuesday: Elks #493 monthly meeting at the Slavonic Hall in Grand Forks at 7 p.m. Info: 250-4422856 or 250-442-4276. Third Tuesday: Kettle Valley Wildlife Association meets at the range in Rock Creek at 7 p.m. Wednesdays: Writer’s group meeting at 11 a.m. at Bored Room Bistro in Midway. Wednesdays: Girl Guides of Canada meet at King of Kings Church in Midway, Sparks ages 5-6 and Brown-

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ies ages 7-8 meet at 4:30-5:45; Guides ages 9-11 and Pathfinders ages 12-14 meet from 6 to 7:30. Info 250-449-2309 or 250-445-9955. Wednesdays: Midway Crib Tournament – Bored Room Bistro, 607 Eighth Avenue, Midway at 7 p.m. Wednesdays: Senior’s Bingo at 1 p.m. at the Greenwood Senior’s Drop-in Centre. $1 admission. Wednesdays: Women’s Counseling in Rock Creek and West Boundary: Free and confidential. For information call the STV counselor at 1-855-441-3131 or 442-3131. Childcare and transportation subsidies are available. First Wednesday: West Boundary Senior Housing Society meeting at 1 p.m. in Parkview Manor Midway. Second Wednesday: Boundary Citizen’s Patrol meets at Midway Senior’s Centre from 7 - 8 p.m. Info: Wayne 250-449-2191, Paul 250-445-2111, or Wolfgang 250-446-2455. Second Wednesday: Greenwood Board of Trade meets at 7 p.m. at City Hall. Third Wednesday: Rock Creek Women’s Institute meet for a potluck lunch at 11:45. Info: 250-4462454 or 250-446 -2608. Third Wednesday: Main River Women’s Institute meets in Westbridge at 1 p.m. Info: 250-446-2616. Third Wednesday: Rock Creek & Boundary Fair Assoc. meets at 7 p.m. at the pavilion from March through November. Info: 250-446- 2465. Thursdays: Free Yoga Classes in Greenwood at the McArthur Centre from 10:00-11:30 a.m. For more information call: Diane at 250-445-6364. Thursdays: Kinesiology at the old Kettle Valley School House from 9:30 to 12. Thursdays: Anglican Thrift Store from 11-3. Info phone Les Williams 250-445-2216. Thursdays: Quilters and other crafters meet at the Midway Senior’s Centre at 9:30 a.m. Come for coffee and bring your needle project to work on. Membership fee $10 per year. Thursdays: Midway Museum Fundraiser - Texas Holdem Poker Registration 6:30 p.m. $20 to play, held at The Hotel, Midway. Thursdays: Boundary Guiding Unit for girls in Midway and Greenwood meets from 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. at

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King of Kings Church in Midway. Sparks and Brownies ages 5 - 8, 4:30 - 5:45 p.m.; Guides and Pathfinders ages 9 - 15, 6 - 7:30 p.m. Join any time for new experience. First Thursday: Rock Creek Medical Society meets at 7 p.m. in the boardroom of the clinic. First & Third Thursday: Food bank at the Evangel Chapel at 11 a.m. Donations welcome. Info 250-4452125. Second & Fourth Thursday: Kettle River Lions Club meets at 7 p.m. in the Medical Clinic boardroom at Rock Creek. Third Thursday: Founder’s Day 2016 planning meeting at 6 p.m. in Greenwood City Hall. Contact Janet at 250-445-6133 for information. Fridays: Bingo at Greenwood Community Hall. Doors open 5 p.m., early bird 7 p.m. Progressive jackpot. Fridays: Coffee at Midway Seniors Centre from 9:30 - 11. Fridays: Overeaters Anonymous 11 a.m. - 12 noon at St. Jude’s Church in Greenwood. Second and Fourth Friday: Karaoke at the Royal Canadian Legion in Greenwood. 7 p.m. until 11 p.m. Third Friday: Movie nights at Midway Community Hall; 7 p.m. Bring your own travel cup. $3 includes movie, drink and popcorn. First, Third and Fifth Fridays: Darts at the Greenwood Royal Canadian Legion with doors opening at 6 p.m. Saturdays: Lion’s Club Meat Draw, at Hot-L Pub, Midway. Starts at 3 p.m. Saturdays: Greenwood Royal Canadian Legion Canteen open 2 p.m. Meat draw 3:30 p.m. Last Saturday: Karaoke at Hotel Midway – Hot-L Pub at 8:30. Last Saturday: The Bridge is open from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Second Sunday – Nov. 15 and through to April 3: Cribbage at the Westbridge Hall (2935 Hwy 33), staring at 1:30 p.m. Fee is $5 per session (eight games per session). Prizes are doubled if more than 24 players. Call Del at 250-446-2330 for more information. Greenwood Public Library: Open Mon, Wed, Fri. and Sat. Opens at noon.

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neighbourhoods. Residents are asked to record the license plate number or a description of any vehicle that doesn’t appear to belong in the area. Residents are encouraged to call 911 immediately to report such vehicles. Midway RCMP and staff would like to take this opportunity to wish all Boundary Region residences a very Merry Christmas and a safe and happy new year and remind everybody not to drink and drive.

a rural home and made off with wrapped Christmas presents. Suspects located a hidden key to the property and gained entry. The estimated value of the stolen gifts taken is $2500. Keys to vehicles on the property were also taken. If anyone observed any suspicious vehicles or people in the area they are asked to contact the Midway Greenwood Community Association RCMP with Friday Night Bingo their informaCLOSED tion. for the Holidays Midway December 25 and January 1 RCMP would Bingo will resume January 8, 2016 like to remind Boundary Merry Christmas residents to and a Prosperous be mindful of New Year! suspicious veHALL RENTALS CALL 250-445-6558 hicles in their

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Editorial

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By any other name The debate over the steady decline in the use of the salutation “Merry Christmas”, replaced largely by “Happy Holidays”, has led many to conclude that the latter greeting is simply, politically-correct and inclusive, making it considerably more appropriate in this increasingly diverse society. Others, however, view this growing trend of dropping “Merry Christmas” from our Yuletide vocabulary not so much a result of political correctness, but more so another reflection of the rampant Capitalism that drives much of the population into a shopping frenzy every December. Could it be that retailers, concerned about the financial consequences of offending potential customers by wishing them happiness during a Christian festival, were devious enough to drop the Christmas reference from their advertising in lieu of the non-denominational “Happy Holidays?” Was it their intent to pull non-Christian shoppers into the commercial vortex that the season has become? The concept is devilish, to be sure, but regardless of its root, it appears to have worked, with increasing numbers of non-Christians, including Muslims, buying into the Christmas season and the traditions it embraces. It is accurate to say that years ago, many smart retailers decided that Christmas was something to be exploited for commercial gain in as many ways as possible, as they coolly set out to exploit the celebration through Christmas products, Christmas decorations, Christmas sales, and Christmas advertising, not to mention Christmas music in stores starting in late November. And, outside of retail, many businesses, of all types, decided that sending Christmas cards to their long lists of customers would ultimately be good for business. It would surely be bad for business, however, if non-Christian customers felt excluded from the party, leading many commercial interests to make a small effort to be inclusive and keep everybody happy and willing to spend. Thus “Merry Christmas” became “Happy Holidays.” It’s just an effort to be a little more inclusive. It’s not personal. It’s not political. It’s just business. Oh well, Merry Holidays West Boundary!

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Reporter: Andrew Tripp

Twas the night before Christmas

I realize it’s more than nine months until the next Rock a couple of months and up their daily walking mileage Creek Fall Fair, but because the wheels of change often in preparation for Partner Packing 2016. Let’s face it, turn slowly I feel the time is right to make a suggesit would inevitably bring couples closer together, both tion for a brand new event in next September’s country literally and figuratively, while giving fair goers cause for extravaganza. I must preface everything I’m about to bellyaching laughter and their eyes on their own loved recommend by saying this was not my idea (one of my ones as partners in packing as well as in life. fellow curlers actually suggested it), nor ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ IN FOCUS is it an original concept, so that if I offend Twas the night before Christmas, and all anybody’s sensibilities with this idea, I am through the Times Not a reporter was stirring, at Santa’s behest. not responsible! The stockings were hung by the beer steins This is the proposal for the new event; it with care would be called “Partner Packing” and, as In hopes that St. Stella soon would be there. the name vaguely suggests, it entails schlepThe sales staff were nestled all snug in their ping your better half through an obstacle ANDREW TRIPP beds, course en route to a well-earned finish line While visions of bonuses danced in their 300 metres away. heads. Based on a Scandinavian tradition known simply as And Dar in her ‘kerchief and I in my cap “wife carrying”, this version would be slightly less sexist Had just switched our brains off for a long winter’s nap. (women would be encouraged to be either the carrier When out on South Copper there arose such a clatter. or the carried), though no less hilarious, with onlookers I sprang from my desk to see what was the matter. treated to an unusual spectacle of teams hoofing their Away to the window I crawled like a snail, way through water and mud, leaping over hurdles and, Tore open the curtains and threw up on the mail. perhaps, occasionally tumbling headfirst to the arena The moon on the breast of the new fallen snow floor. As for prizes, I believe the winners of the race Gave the lustre of mid-day to objects below. should be well-compensated; I’d like to see twenty busiWhen, what to my bleary eyes should appear, nesses step up and donate a hundred bucks each, providBut a broken down sleigh and eight tired reindeer. ing the winners of the race with a cool grand and second With a chubby old driver, so sleepy and gruff, and third place teams with $600 and $400 respectively I knew in a moment it must be St. Buff. So that’s it; partner and partner, joined in a rip roaring And when he awoke, he looked out on the town, competition which would test not only their physical And wished all a good Xmas, with nary a frown. resolve, but also the strength of their relationship. I envision teams starting to train for the event in the spring, Merry Christmas everybody. as partners encourage one another to skip dessert for

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Greenwood mayor Ed Smith (centre) is presented with a cheque for $303.30 by Greenwood Elementary students. The money will be used for Greenwood Public Pool improvements. For more see page 16.

Post-fire review: not all needs met Submitted

On August 13, 2015, a wildfire raced through the Rock Creek/Westbridge area destroying trees, crops, houses, outbuildings, tools, firewood and other things. The major damage to residents was in the Westbridge area. A number of volunteer organizations working together assisted local residents dealing with this emergency. Not all needs have yet been met. Some of the highlights of meeting immediate needs as a result of this disaster over the last four to five months were: Clean-up of Burnt Houses and Outbuildings

Immediately after the fire, Samaritan’s Purse volunteers cleaned up a number of burnt houses and outbuildings by piling the metal into one pile and the other burnt rubble into a second pile. These volunteers also sifted through the debris to retrieve possessions such as jewelry, porcelain, etc. This was very therapeutic and meant a lot to the people affected by the fire. With the assistance of the Regional Director, the Unmet Needs Committee (initially organized by Vicki Gee – Director, Area ‘E’ under the guidance of the Canadian Red Cross), the Canadian Red Cross and ADRA (Adventist Development and Relief Association) Canada, arrangements were made to have the metal and burnt rubble removed from the burnt houses and outbuildings at no cost to owners that either had no fire insurance or were under insured. As of the beginning of December, that work has basically been completed. Thanks go to the Regional District for opening the Greenwood landfill site some addi-

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tional days to accept delivery of burnt rubble and the waving of the drop fees when receiving the burnt rubble from these burnt houses and outbuildings. Also thanks go to the local contractors that collected all this burnt scrap metal. Firewood In September, with the assistance of the Unmet Needs Committee, the Canadian Red Cross, logging truck drivers and contractors, volunteers and the Westbridge Recreation Society; firewood logs were delivered to the Westbridge Community Hall, cut and delivered to those identified needing firewood. About 35 volunteers helped cut and delivered this firewood. The Westbridge Recreation Society provided space for delivering logs as well as lunches for the volunteers that cut and delivered the firewood. Burnt Tools and Tires Through the efforts of the Unmet Needs Committee, a number of families who had their tools and/or car tires burnt had some of these items replaced. There is still a need of other common every day tools. Replacing Outbuildings During October and November as a result of the work and resources of the Unmet Needs Committee, donors of building supplies, the Kettle River Lions, the Canadian Red Cross, Habitat for Humanity, the Mennonite Disaster Services, the Westbridge Women’s Institute, the Westbridge Recreation Society and scores of volunteers; many outbuildings destroyed by the fire were replaced.

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We wish you all best this Holiday Season.

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dear Santa, how many elf ’s do you have? What is your favourite type of cookie? What is your favourite color? For Christmas I want a cell phone and make up. Also I want a pair of earrings. I want some clothing that is bright colors and a onesie. love Lilli *** Dear santa, How are you? I have lots of questions for you. Are the elves clothes green or are they red? Do you have Rudolph at the North Pole? Is your favourite colour red? How is Mrs. Claus? Is she feeling good or is she feeling sad? Any way, how are the reindeer and how are the elves? What I want for Christmas is a bug habitat. Have a MERRY JOLLY CHRISTMAS. Love Melissa *** Dear Santa Claus, How are you and how are the reindeer? How is Mrs. Claus and the elves? How is Rudolph? I actually just want to know how you guys are doing, but I would actually like police Playmobile. I am not going to be here in Canada we are going to be in South Africa. From, Eduan *** Dear Santa, How are your reindeer? And Rudolph? I am been very good. What kind of cookies. The two things I want are a Go Pro and

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a Lego Jurassic World. Love Kai *** Dear Santa and Mrs. Clause, How are you Santa? I have some questions; my first question is what kind of cookies do you like? I do chores for my chore calendar. I would love one iPod with apps on it and a good case. I would like a computer and some chapter books. Please say you can give me everything I ask for. From, KENDRA *** Dear Santa, How are you? How are your Reindeer and Mrs. Claus? I have been good because, I do the dishes, I clean my room

Happy Holidays We’re hoping your holiday season is an equal mix of harmony and joy. For your goodwill and trust, please accept a generous measure of our sincere gratitude.

and I help clean the house. Can I please have a play station 3 and the video game lego Jurassic world. From Sean. *** Dear Santa, How are you feeling? I have been very good. What are your favourite cookies? For Christmas I would like a toy train, a Nerf cross bow and a Gopro. I am going to leave you some brownies! Sincerely Evan *** Dear Santa, Haw are you? I will maybe put melc and coces. Santa may I hov the dolls I so in the book and I wot a maycop set. I hope Katie cifs me presis agen. love Laila

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like hot chocolate and hope the reindeer like carrots. I have the helped Mom with Blake. This Christmas I would like an iPod case and I would like it to be sparkly. Sincerely, Erica *** Dear Santa, How are you? I wot a wedding dress and earrings and a real fairy. Also a rilow makeup. By the way I have been really good. love Holly *** dear santa. How many elves do you have? I want a xbox game and some mindcraft lego. I would like some teshrts. I will leave you chocolate chip cookies. love Lincoln. I Love haw you give me toys. *** Dear Samta How is Rudolph? I want a helmet. How are you Santa? I also want a Ninjago Lego set. I really hope you have a great Christmas! love Demetrie *** dear Santa How is Santa? I wont a blades toy. and a big ipad and a wooden name From Roran ***

Dear santa I have been vary good. I wood like a phone for Christmas and a real bus and a real ipad. Can you get me a rocket ship? I am going to leave you some cookies.+ from Matthew ***

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Can I have a telescope? And I want a phone. love Davis *** Dear Santa, How are the reindeer doing? Please can you give me a Lego Ninjago. My mom and dad would like a frame for my pictures. I am going to

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Thank you to all our neighbours and friends for your support this past year. We look forward to seeing you again next year.

DearS anta *** Dear Santa, Santa how are the reindeer the elves and Mrs. Claus? You must be so busy and your elves. I want a telescope and microphone but most of all spending time with my family. Have a good time! Love Melanie *** Dear Santa, How are you? I know your elves are working really hard. I want a few Pokemon cards and games for ps3. But I really want Minecraft with money for ps3. How are Mrs. Clause and the reindeer doing? From, Colby *** Dear Santa, How are the reindeer? How is Mrs. Claus? Is she doing well? What kind of cookies do you like? Last year I put carrots on the tray. OF cookies and milk yum! For Christmas Id like a Lego game for Wii and a 3ds last but nto least a go pro Sincerely Roan *** Dear Santa, How are you and the reindeer doing at the North Pole? How are the elves? What are your favourite cookies? Can your Reindeer fly? I would like Lego and game for X box 360 From Zack *** Dear Santa, How are you and the reindeer? I hope you

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Dear Santa I hope your having a good time in the North pole. I would like a Shopkins set and a make up set. I would also like a food set. thank you from Rae-Lynn *** Dear Santa I will leave you milk and cookies. Please can I have thirty Pokemon cards?

leave chocolate chip cookies and milk.. Love, Kadyn. *** Dear Santa How are the reindeer and my favourite is Rudolph the Red nosed reindeer. For Christmas I would like a fairy costume and I would like some shopkins From Kaela ***

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Blessings of The Season May your heart and home be blessed with the true spirit of this special time of year. We know that we are truly blessed to have customers like you! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Nolan & Kendra, Duane & Joanne, From the staff at Norma and Gunnar

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To Santa, What is your favourite cookie? For Christmas I want an umer zoomer. And a zippy sack. And some unicorn stompers. love Raydn *** Dear Santa, how are the reindeer? For Christmas I want a sewing kit and a jewelry kit and I want it to make necklaces and bracelets and I want you to make me a surprise toy for me. From Ariana *** Dear Santa, How are the reindeer, Mrs. Claus and the elves?

glows in the dark and a Jewry box. what are the raindeers names I really want to know? how many elves do you have. Santa what is your favourite color. I will leave plenty of carrots for your raindeer and some milk and cookies for you. love Aubrey *** Dear Santa, How are your reindeer?? Can I get lego and a big nerf gun and a bug aquarium and pop up book’s and a snow globe. What are your favourite

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How are you? For Christmas I want a Barbie car and a Barbie doll. Also a Anna doll that skates and a talking James for my brother. love from Sydney *** Dear Santa I want a bubble ball that

kind of cookies? I will leave you some on a tray. from max *** Dear, Santa How is Mrs. Claus and your reindeer and how are you? I think I know what want for cristmis. I want a x box and a box of art suplise.

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With warm wishes to you and your family for a happy festive season. We thank you for your support and look forward to serving you in the New Year.

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I will give you choclit chip cookies and a glass of choclit milk. from Jaxon *** Dear Santa, How are you doing Santa? For Christmas i would like a bike and a hot wheels car. MY MOM WANTS A BOOK. I want a snow ball maker. I will leave you a treat. from Sage. *** Dear Santa Santa for Christmas I want a Wii u please. And I want a car that can go down hills by itself. I want a train that can move by itself. Love S. *** Dear santa, How are the reindeer? And how are you? I want a bead kit for Christmas and dress up clothes. I will leave milk and cookies. Love Claire *** Dear Santa, I will give you milk and cookies. I would like lots of presents. A rescue dogsled, a playmobel farme, and rescue bots. How are your elves doing? love Kluane *** Dear Santa, I hope you and Mrs. Claus are well. For Christmas I would like a nerf gun. I want a camera too, that is on a stand and comes in a box. I will leave you a cookie after that and a glass of milk too! Merry Christmas from Blaze. ***

At Christmas and always, may your heart and faith in God lead you Midway’s down the road to peace, joy and Best Kept contentment. We feelSecret... blessed to be a Midway Homeand & RV part of thisMobile community, wePark thank your RV Times distributor! you for your friendship and support.

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Thursday, December 24, 2015 Boundary Creek Times A11 May your dreams be merry & bright. Thank you for brightening my year with your visits. I look forward to serving you next year.

Merry Christmas from Chris at

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Original artwork by Trinity, Greenwood Elementary School

Did you know? Leaving cookies and milk for Santa Claus is a Christmas Eve tradition. Children regularly place a dish of cookies and a glass of milk by the tree on Christmas Eve so that Santa has enough energy to complete all of his gift-giving before kids wake up on Christmas morning. The tradition of leaving cookies out on Christmas Eve may trace its origins to Saint Nicholas. On the feast of St. Nicholas on December 6, children would leave food and drink for the saint and any attendants.

Original artwork by Brandi, Boundary Central Secondary School

The treats would be exchanged for gifts. While that’s one theory behind the tradition, others think it is linked to the history of the Christmas tree and the edible decorations that adorn it. Santa would snack on the ornaments. Even after edible decorations gave way to inedible ornaments, the tradition of leaving a snack for Santa remained. Whatever the origins behind the tradition, millions of children dutifully leave milk and cookies for Santa on Christmas Eve.

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Original artwork by Kluane, Midway Elementary School

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Exploring the colours of Christmas The colors red, green, gold, and silver are prominent during the holiday season, when they can be seen on everything from gift wrap to decorations. Decorations adorning homes and businesses in the familiar colors of red and green are popular come the holiday season. Even gift wrap, greeting cards and clothing tend to lean toward red and green as the holiday season hits full swing. It is difficult to think of Christmas without envisioning everything awash in these popular colors, broken up only by the inclusion of gold, white or silver accents. The colors of Christmas are often taken for granted, and many celebrants are unaware of how these colors became symbols of the holiday season and why they remain so to this day. Several theories exist as to why red and green became the hallmarks of Christmas. One such theory is that the colors evolved from pagan celebrations similar to the evolution of Christmas traditions. Prior to the arrival of Christianity, many cultures viewed the color green as the symbol of life . It is believed that, during harsh winters, evergreen trees were cut down and brought indoors to symbolize that life still exists and thrives despite the cold and darkness of winter. Other pagan holidays featured the use of green, red and gold, including the festival of Yule. As Christianity spread across Europe and eventually other parts of the world, red and green were linked to Jesus Christ. Green still represented life, but now this was the eternal life offered by Christ. Red was said to symbolize sacrifice, namely the blood of Jesus when he died on the cross. Some Christians believe that Jesus wore a crown of holly thorns whose berries were originally white. As Jesusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; blood touched the berries, they turned red. Some theorize that the red of the holiday season represents the apples on the tree of paradise in the Garden of Eden. Around the 14th cen-

From all of us to all of you, may your Christmas be the merriest and the New Year bring you joy & prosperity. Mid-Boundary Contracting Midway. BC

tury, the faithful would put on Paradise Plays on December 24 to share the story of creation with those who could not read. It is nearly impossible to find a fruit-bearing apple tree in the winter, so a pine tree adorned with red apples was used instead. Bishops also wore red robes, further tying the color red to religious masses and celebrations. Gold is frequently used in holiday decorations as well. Gold can represent the sun and light, both important ways to ward off the dark winter. In addition, gold was one of the gifts brought to baby Jesus, making it a color of significance within the Christian faith. Red and green poinsettias also are a symbol of the holiday season, but they didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t start the colorful tradition. Poinsettias are a relatively recent addition to Christmas symbolism, as they were only first introduced to America in 1828, when they were brought back from Mexico by Joel Poinsett. The holiday season is filled with many different colors that brighten up homes and businesses. Combined with the many twinkling lights used on displays, red and green decorations can add vitality to the dark days of December.

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Holly and mistletoe are symbols of Christmas

Whether faux or fresh mistletoe, a bouquet of this plant symbolizes peace and tranquility for Christmas. “Oh, by gosh, by golly it’s time for mistletoe and holly. Tasty pheasants, Christmas presents, countrysides covered in snow.” As exemplified by this holiday hit by Henry Sanicola, Frank Sinatra and Dok Stanford, holly and mistletoe are an integral part of holiday imagery and tradition. Holly is used to adorn a home in green and red finery alongside evergreen boughs and wreaths. In addition, it has become customary to hang a bouquet of mistletoe under which people are encouraged to share a holiday kiss. While these elements of celebrations are now incorporated into many of the secular and religious components of Christmas, they have very different origins.

Holly

Holly has been used since the days of the early Pagans as a decoration for midwinter festivities, when it was brought into homes to keep evil spirits

away. The ancient Romans also believed that holly prickles drove away evil spirits, and it held a place of honor at December festivals dedicated to the god Saturn. To avoid persecution during the Roman pagan Saturnalia festival, early Christians would participate in the tradition of hanging evil-repelling holly on their homes to appear like the masses. Eventually as the number of Christians grew, the tradition became less of a pagan one and more associated with Christians and Christmas. Some people have inferred that holly and its prickly edges is symbolic of the crown of thorns Jesus wore at his crucifixion, with the red berries representing blood.

Mistletoe

Mistletoe was once held sacred by the Norse, Celtic Druids and North American Indians. It is actually a parasitic plant that grows on a wide range of host trees. Heavy infestation can dwarf the growth and kill these trees. In cultures across pre-Christian Europe, mistletoe was seen as a representation of divine male essence (and thus romance, fertil-

ity and vitality). The plant also was thought to be a symbol of peace, and anyone standing below it should receive tokens of affection. When enemies met beneath mistletoe, they had to lay down their weapons and observe a truce until the next day. This is how the tradition of kissing under the mistletoe likely began, and why a ball of mistletoe is now hung in homes during Christmas, a season of peace and affection. Homeowners who hang mistletoe and holly around their homes during the holiday season should be mindful of pets and youngsters around the plants. Mistletoe and holly are considered to be moderately to severely toxic, and ingesting the leaves could be dangerous. Therefore, keep these plants away from curious hands. Mistletoe is commonly hung up high, which should make it less problematic, but holly should be hung high as well. Now largely associated with Christmas celebrations, holly and mistletoe were once part of pagan rituals and ancient superstitions.

The history behind some beloved Christmas songs

Holiday traditions vary from family to family, but one component of the holidays that seems to be universally enjoyed is a good Christmas song. Music is piped throughout malls and stores to entertain shoppers, and favorite tunes may be on the radio or streamed through a digital music service as families decorate their homes. Many people may love Christmas songs and carols, but not everyone shares the same favorites. Thankfully, there’s no shortage of material when it comes to Christmas songs, ensuring there’s something for everyone. In 2014, Time magazine researched records at the U.S. Copyright Office to determine the most popular and most recorded Christmas songs since 1978. when copyright registrations were digitized. The following are some of the more beloved holiday tunes and a bit of history about each song. · “Silent Night”: One of the most rerecorded songs in history (733 versions since 1978), “Silent Night,” was composed in 1818 by Franz Xaver Gruber and put to lyrics by Joseph Mohr. It was first performed on Christmas Eve at St. Nicholas parish church in Oberndorf, a village in Austria. Today’s version is a slow lullaby, but it’s believed the original was a dance-like tune in 6/8 time. · “O Holy Night”: This popular song was composed by Adolphe Adam in 1847 to a French poem titled, “Minuit, chre^atiens (Midnight, Christians).” Many notable performers, including Perry Como, Celine Dion, Josh Groban,

formed at the famed Macy’s ThanksgivMichael Crawford, and Lea Michele, ing Day Parade. have performed “O Holy Night.” · “The Christmas Song”: This classic · “Silver Bells”: Now a Christmas clasChristmas song was written in 1944 by sic, “Silver Bells” originally was written Bob Wells and Mel Torme. It’s usually for the Bob Hope film, “The Lemon subtitled “Chestnuts Roasting on an Drop Kid.” Songwriter Jay Livingston Open Fire.” The song was written durwanted to title the song “Tinkle Bell,” ing a heat wave as a way to think cool but his wife dissuaded him from using thoughts. It only took 40 minutes to the word “tinkle.” write the music and some of the lyrics. · “White Christmas”: Irving Berlin Nat King Cole’s rendition of the song is believed his song “White Christmas” among the more popular versions. would be an instant hit. His prediction was correct, especially after singer Bing Crosby recorded it. · “Jingle Bells”: Although it has become one of the more popular Christmas songs, “Jingle Bells” really was written for Thanksgiving. It’s also one of the oldest holiday songs of American origin. James Lord Pierpont, the song’s author, was inspired by the famous sleigh races of Medford, Massachusetts. · “Do You Hear What I Hear”: Noel Regney wrote this song as a call to peace during the Cuban Missile Crisis. The original context has long been forgotten, and “Do You Hear What I Hear” is now a staple of holiday celebrations. · “Santa Claus is Coming to Town”: James Gillespie wrote Thank you for your support! this tune while riding a subway and reminiscing about his Merry Christmas & Happy New childhood with his brother. It from management and staff became a hit after being per-

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Wishing everyone a wonderful

Christmas Season and may the New Year bring you health and happiness.

Thank you for your support From all of us at

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Especially at Christmas!

Wherever you travel, wherever you roam, Always remember there’s no place like home – So to those of you who’ve done business here, Thanks for brightening up our year!

We appreciate your local support.

Happy Holidays! Greenwood Board of Trade

Greetings of the Season The snow’s on the ground, but joy is in the air, because it soon will be Christmas everywhere! So wherever this finds you, we want to say, Hope you have a great holiday!

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Annual General Meeting Thanks to all those who helped Sunday, January 10, 2016 1:00 pm

88 Grand Buffet, 2339 Hwy 97N, Kelowna, B.C. Coralee 250-306-4561 or Berni 778-215-1903.

Church Directory GREENWOOD Sacred Heart Catholic Church Fr. John M. Kellogg – 326 Church Avenue Mass - Saturday 5 pm St. Jude’s Anglican Church of Canada Rev. Simon Shenstone 250-442-5808 145 S. Kimberley Services at 4 pm (1st, 3rd & 5th Sunday) Evangel Chapel Interim Pastor Martin Fromme 250-449-1978 Food Bank (Errol/Gerry) 250-584-4164 401 N. Kimberley Service - Sunday at 10 am St. Columba United Church of Canada Rev. Kim Horwood 250-442-3311 101 S. Government Service & Sunday School - Sunday 9 am www.boundaryunited.ca MIDWAY Boundary Community Church Pastor Ryan van Kuik 250-449-1439 at the Midway Community Hall Service - Sunday at 10 am King of Kings New Testament & Academy Pastor Rick Steingard 250-449-2252 735 9th Ave Service - Sunday at 10 am Jehovah’s Witnesses 943 13th Street 250-449-2665 Tuesday - 7 pm Sunday - 10 am ROCK CREEK New Kettle River Chapel Resuming regular services at 10 am on Sunday, September 13 St. Mary’s Anglican Church Kettle Valley Service - 2nd & 4th Sunday at 10:30 am BRIDESVILLE Sidley Mountain Cowboy Church Pastor Ed Brouwer 250-495-4877 Service at 6 pm on 2nd and 4th Sunday Bridesville Hall WESTBRIDGE Humuh Monastry Buddhist Meditation & Empowerment Centre Master Maticintin (1-800-336-6015) Meditation & Spiritual Teachings Sunday at 11 am Seventh-day Adventist Church Harald Zinner 250-446-2517 Westbridge Community Hall Service - Saturday at 10 am

As a resident of the Westbridge community and vice-president of the Westbridge Recreation Society, I/we would like to extend our many thanks to everyone that have contributed and/or helped in the rebuilding of our community. The list of participants and businesses is extensive and almost impossible to capture everyone’s involvement. First off, one must recognize the lead role that our Kootenay Boundary Area E/West Boundary regional director Vicki Gee has taken in organizing the many facets in which she has been involved in this recovery process. The initial first responders were the fire departments from Midway, Greenwood, Beaverdell, Big White, Grand Forks and the Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue. During and after the main fire, BC Forestry worked endless hours in the fire suppression and containment. Their cooperation was phenomenal. FortisBC and Telus were immediately on the scene and worked endless hours to restore our vital services. Donations of all sorts of items from household items to clothing and food poured in from all parts of the Interior. Westbridge Hall and Thrift Shop had to acquire additional storage, donated by the Big

Steel Box Co., to handle all the items which are still being received to this date. Communities such as Greenwood, Midway and Osoyoos have made major financial contributions. Early in the program, we had charitable organizations and local businesses start the cleanup of all the burned debris and scrap materials left from the fire, followed immediately by the organization of the donations, delivery, cutting and distribution of three logging truck loads of logs used to replace all the winter firewood lost during the fire. An “Unmet Needs Committee” was established by Vicki Gee where a group of representatives from the communities, the Red Cross, the Lions Club, Habitat for Humanity and local resources was put together to document and prioritize those who had lost their homes and related buildings etc. and coordinate donations of cash equitably. This committee also authorized a program where a large group of volunteers started to replace sheds and animal shelters. A major part of this program was assisted by the donation of building modules by the owners/management of Mt. Baldy Ski Resort and insulation from Roxul Insulation—five buildings have been completed with two more in progress and possibly another five in the planning.

This is not a learn to ski program, but rather, a learn to ski better in all terrain and conditions program. Lessons are taught by certiﬁed coaches and follow the seven-step Snow Star program sponsored by BC Alpine. League Requirements: Skiers ages 4 - 13 • Ride T-bar unassisted • Ski on their own • Wear helmet (shell must cover ears and temples)

Phoenix Mountain

Racers and All Mountain Ski Program 2016

All ages of excellent volunteers from as far as Lake Country, Grand Forks, Beaverdell, Carmi, Midway, Bridesville and Rock Creek have participated in the construction of these buildings. To facilitate this program, the generous uses of the Westbridge Community Hall facilities were made available. The Main River Women’s Institute and members of the Westbridge Recreation Society organized meals for the volunteers seating as many as 15 hard workers for lunch. Additionally the committee has arranged for trauma counselling services donated by Vlodko Barchuk at the Westbridge Community Hall as requested. All these activities still go on today and will in the new year with the replacement of a home organized by the Habitat for Humanity and many other items such as trees from Hansinger Nurseries, assistance from the Red Cross and the Lions Club, etc. All we can say is a great big thanks to everyone that has volunteered or contributed in many, many ways to help the rebuild of the Westbridge and Rock Creek Communities in the wake of this devastating event. Jeff Sarsons, for Westbridge Recreation Society

Gas too high Oil at OPEC in August 2014 was $115 per barrel. It was $1.30.9 at the service station pumps. One barrel of oil equals 158.987295 litres. Today, oil at OPEC is under $36 US a barrel. It costs $1.03.9 at our pumps. Someone is gouging us! Gladys Brown, Midway, B.C.

Registration Cost: Intermediate / Advanced: $160 per child. Ski level will be determined by coaches. Novice Participant: $120 per child. Duration: Saturdays, Jan. 2 - March 12, 2015. Intermediate / Advanced:

You are invited to

To sign up contact: Krisie Goddard gkrisie@yahoo.com 250-449-1931

Novice: 10 am - noon Race and all-mountain skills

Phoenix Board of Directors unanimously approved a 50% registration rebate for the Phoenix Mountain Youth Program 2015/2016 season. This offer will be open to prior 2014/2015 season participants only.

Races are optional and are held on Sundays

Buy pre-season pass by Dec. 31, 2015 for the best youth and child rates.

See www.skisphoenix.com for race schedule

Youth Season Pass: $290.00 Child Season Pass: $200.00

Racing skills, 10 am - noon All-mountain skills, 1 pm - 3 pm

O Holy Night Our Annual

Candlelight Service Thursday, Dec. 24 7:00 pm with Rev. Kim Horwood The United Church of Canada St. Columba Church Greenwood, BC

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