S E R V I N G
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S E R V I N G
M I S S I O N
S I N C E
1 9 0 8
2012
CCNA
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Christmas Bureau MISSION COMMUNITY SERVICES
S DELIVERED THIS WEEK HAMPER PAGE 16 Bureau is still short of its financial goal
THURSDAY, DEC. 20, 2012
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Jepsen fans pack Clarke Theatre BY JASON ROESSLE Mission Record
Mission’s own world-famous singer Carly Rae Jepsen was back home Monday night for a high-energy concert at the Clarke Theatre. Playing a selection of her hits, including “This Kiss,” Jepsen performed for the hometown crowd of appreciative fans that nearly packed the venue. Speaking to The Record before the concert, Larry Jepsen, Carly Rae’s father, said she’s “always been so
grateful for the support from Mission.” The 27-year-old double Grammy nominee was thrilled to be able to put on a show for her local fans, he continued. Among Carly Rae’s list of positive influences in her musical career is Heritage Park Secondary School drama teacher Bev Holmes. “This is totally exciting and totally fun,” said Holmes before the music began, noting that Jepsen has maintained a happy and humble attitude about her runaway success.
“That’s still who she is.” The free concert was brought to Mission by retailer Target, which handed out tickets for last Tuesday at the Leisure Centre. For video of the concert, and more photos, visit missioncityrecord.com and our Facebook page.
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THURSDAY, DEC. 20, 2012
her Monday night the Clarke Theatre crowd with Above: Carly Rae Jepsen dazzled opening act. SEE (far right) and friends were the performance. Right: Kieran Mercer JASON ROESSLE PHOTOS MORE PHOTOS PAGE NINE.
Dear Santa
Dear Santa, How are you, Mrs. Claus and the elves? How are things going at the North Pole? May I please have for Christmas a 2012 Holiday Barbie doll, a Monster High doll named Cleopatra the Dracula, and a Justin bieber t-shirt. Merry Christmas Santa Claus! I have been sort of good this year. Love, Nevaeh CME, Grade 2
The first five pages of this special holiday edition are dedicated to the creativity of our children. Thank you to all the schools and students who contributed holiday artwork, stories, poems and letters to Santa. They were a pleasure to read, but regretfully we couldn’t publish every one. Thank you to our readers and advertisers for supporting this project. We wish you all a merry holiday season and a wonderful New Year. — Mission Record staff
Dear Santa, Hello Santa! I have a question for you. Do you ever trim your beard? I was also wondering if you have had chewing bubblegum, and the bubble popped and went all over your beard, what would you do? You would probably have to use tweezers to pick out all of the pink bubblegum strips. Or if you are on your way to Canada in your sleigh and your beard may get in your way, you could crash!!!! Please, listen to my advice, trim your beard. Sincerely, Nadia Cherry Hill, Grade 5
by Brooklyn CME, Grade K
See more letters to Santa on page 5
Pictures drawn by (clockwise from above): Cory, MCE, Gr. 2; Vanessa, CME, Gr. 1; and Bella, CME, Div. 19.
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