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Wishing you a Merry Christmas, pure joy and good health in 2023
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’Tis the season for tradition
By Lori Larsen
Tradition, as defined, means an inherited, established, or customary pattern of thought, action, or behavior and this time of year tradition is very prevalent in people’s lives.
Whether it’s because it occurs at the end of a calendar year, or because it is rooted deep in tradition, the holiday Christmas season, more often than not, is a time to reflect on a time when age old traditions are practiced and appreciated and ultimately handed down to become an important part of other’s lives.
For our family, a 37-plus year tradition occurs around the second week of December when we hunt for, put up and decorate our real Christmas tree. When young, and perhaps a bit more ambitious, we always purchased a tree-cutting permit and headed to the mountains for a day of adventure finding that perfect tree. However, in the past 15 years or so, due mostly to tight schedules, we have settled for picking out the perfect tree from a local tree lot.
This year was no exception. What I thought to be the perfect tree was purchased, loaded, taken home, bottom cut, stand affixed, strings cut and ready for the inevitable falling of the branches. Much to my disappointment, the branches descended only slightly, revealing what I exclaimed to be the ugliest tree we had ever had.
Daughter to the rescue, and nothing a little garland, lights and a lot of decorations couldn’t fix, the tree, albeit skinny, is magical. And as I sat the other night in a darkened room, lit only by the colourful lights of the tree, I slowly looked at every ornament, remembering who gave them to us, what they represented and when in our lives they came to be. The tree was no longer ugly, it was a beautiful reminder of the tradition that provides a sense of who we are, a true sense of being, believing, belonging and benevolence.
Other Camrosians shared their own take on Christmas traditions.
Lou Henderson said, with their family, the season is all about gathering and celebrating over food and drinks. “Our favorite family Christmas tradition is our annual Christmas Eve fondue. We do an oil fondue with beef, ham, chicken, battered cheese and cauliflower. A few years ago, we added a hot stone to grill shrimp, prosciutto-wrapped asparagus (yum) and pineapple. And of course, no fondue is complete without lots of wine.
Food is quite often a theme that marks the holidays, but more importantly brings loved ones and friends to the table.
“We started having the fondue when our three children were teenagers, and now they are 30-plus,” commented Lou. “It is just for our immediate family members. We eat and laugh and usually hear a lot of ‘Remember than time when…’. In our busy lives, it has been such a blessing to have one 24hour period that our family always takes time to spend together. From Christmas Eve
afternoon until after turkey dinner on Christmas Day, we just hang out together and enjoy the special love that is shared with family.”
Members of the Booster team also appreciate the importance of tradition.
For Blain (Fowler), a trip to Edmonton to the Citadel Theatre, with wife Marlene, to enjoy the melodic sounds of the Symphony has become a seasonal tradition. Blain also finds great pleasure in sitting back and taking in some classic movies, some with obvious Christmas themes–A Christmas Story and the black and white version of A Christmas Carol, but the 1942 Casablanca has a big part of his seasonal tradition.
Ron (Pilger) said it wouldn’t be Christmas without mincemeat tarts. “My mom always made them for Christmas, and then she taught my wife Marnie to make them,” said Ron, adding that there is just something about them and how they embody the Christmas season for him.
Kirby (Fowler) still loads the family in the SUV, dogs included, on Christmas Eve and takes in a City light tour.
Murray (Green) and family
(now including four grandchildren) settle in after Christmas dinner with fun family games. “We even pull out the classics, such as Monopoly and Stockticker.”
For Brenda (Campbell), the rush of organizing both family’s dinners and bringing it all together, despite the work that comes with it, is what makes Christmas special. “It’s all about the food,” she smiled. So many families use the holidays to gather around the table to enjoy good food, good company and reminisce about good times.
Sharon (Schwartz) said she has always made sure her children have an advent calendar to symbolize the importance of the lead up to Christmas. “The calendar includes special treats, but also includes days of doing something special as a family, and days of giving to or doing something for others.”
Becky’s (Bolding) longstanding family traditions include bonfires and sometimes fireworks, but most importantly singing Christmas carols. “We are pretty professional,” she laughed. “We have all the songs printed out in blue folders.”
Andrea (Uglem) can’t remember a family Christmas without National Lampoons Christmas Vacation and the hilarity that keeps Christmas real. “We also bake shortbread cookies, and this year, I am anxiously waiting for the girls (three daughters now living away from home) to come home to help.” A few years back, Andrea and family began a new Christmas tradition with the “Travelling Christmas Dinner.” Instead of one family member hosting the Christmas dinner, the show has been taken on the road – appetizers at one house, dinner at another, then dessert at Mom and Dad’s. For Jeff (Fowler), seeing his children (two daughters, now 13 and 15) still come down the stairs Christmas morning, excited about the gifts that appear under the tree from Santa will always be special. “I remember when I was a child getting up so early and waiting for our parents to get up before we could open that special gift. Even now, as a parent myself, I am still one of the first ones up in the morning.”
Whatever the tradition during the holiday season, baking cookies, light tours, sleeping under the tree, reading ’Twas the Night before Christmas, going to midnight mass, lighting the menorah, meeting at a favourite restaurant, hosting dances, exchanging gifts, candies or goodies, hanging stockings or hosting a huge family dinner, be sure to soak in the true meaning. Pass on to future generations not only the act of the tradition itself, but the stories behind what has kept them going. Or, create some new traditions that can be carried on for years to come that will act as the vessel of your own heritage and history.
And remember that even though those traditions may not be perfect every time, the beauty is not in the branches, but in the memories they hold for us.
From the entire Booster team, we wish you all the happiest and most joyous Christmas and holiday season and look forward to being part of your 2023.
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City hosts swimming fun on Boxing Day to help Camrose’s Food Bank
By Lori Larsen
If you are looking for something to help amuse the children during the Christmas break, take them for a dip in the pool at the Mayer Aquatic Centre. On December 26, from 1 until 6 p.m. the City of Camrose Mayer Aquatic Centre is hosting a “toonie” swim. Bring the family down for a swim; and on the way into the pool be sure to fill up the mini pool with donations for the Camrose Neighbor Aid Center Food Bank.
FROM OU OUR R HO HOME MES S TO TO YO YOURS… URS… A healthy heart is a happy heart.
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DynaLIFE expands
By Murray Green
DynaLIFE is expanding its internationally recognized testing facilities and community lab services in urban and rural patient service centres (PSC) and mobile collection facilities across Alberta, including the Camrose location. This expansion of community lab services across the province entails the transition of community labs currently operating under Alberta Precision Labs (APL) to DynaLIFE. For some labs, it will mean a simple name change on the door; other areas may encompass redirecting patients to another nearby location and for some communities, it will mean brand new lab clinics opening up in their community.
The systemic change to standardize and improve the delivery of diagnostic lab services is also by a centralized online appointment booking system.
Generals take control of Crush
By Murray Green
The Camrose Crush lost two games in a row to the Lacombe Generals, sending them to second place in the North Central Hockey League.
Lacombe won 4-3 in a shootout in Camrose on December 10. The Generals led 2-1 after 20 minutes as they opened and closed the scoring in the first period. Cole Gibson netted the Crush tally.
In the middle frame, the teams exchanged goals with Lacombe scoring on the power play and Camrose fighting back on an unassisted Dillan McComble marker.
Eric Sonneberg tied the game late in the third period to force overtime and a shootout.
Netminder Connor Dobberthien turned away 41 of the 44 shots he faced, while Camrose reported 26 shots on goal.
Camrose heads to Westlock for a contest before the holiday break.
The next home game for the Crush is on January 28 against Bonnyville at 8 p.m. in the Max McLean Arena.
Crush notes
RJ Reed leads the Crush in points with 21. He is followed by Ryley Bennefield with 19, including 11 goals.
The league will take three weeks off through Christmas and New Years with action resuming on January 7.
