Ashcroft Cache Creek Journal, December 20, 2012

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COMING EVENTS

MEMBERS & BONA FIDE GUESTS WELCOME

Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday • 12 pm - 4 pm Thursday - Friday • 12 pm - 11 pm

Saturday • 12 pm - 8 pm Sunday • 12 pm - 6 pm

Ashcroft Legion General Meeting3rd Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m.

(no meeting July and August)

Euchre, � rst & third Sunday of every month1:00 to 4:00 pm, beginners welcome

Contract Bridge, beginners welcomeEvery Tuesday 1:00 to 4:00 pm

MEAT DRAWEvery Saturday ~ 3:00 pm

Ashcroft Royal Canadian LegionFRI., DEC. 21st • 6:30 - 8:00 pm

Baked Ham Dinner • $10/plate

Visitors Welcome

Dec. 20: Ashcroft Elementary School Christmas Concert -1 pm and 6 pm at the school.

Dec. 21: Community Carol Sing at the Sage Hills Evangelical Free Church (1244 Mesa Vista Rd.). Begins at 7 pm.

Dec. 24: Christmas Eve Service at the Sage Hills Evangelical Church (1244 Mesa Vista Rd.) at 7 pm.

* Legion Crib Tournament last Sunday of the month - Open 10 am starts 11 am sharp - 12 games

* Free Pool Daily

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Police Telephone #s

Ashcroft: 250-453-2216Clinton: 250-459-2221Lytton: 250-455-2225

Crime Stoppers1-800-222-TIPS (8477) No serious injuries

in bus crash

Ashcroft rcMP DetAchMent

POLICE REPORTWendy Coomber

The Logan Lake RCMP responded to a sin-gle vehicle collision early Monday morning on Hwy 5 involving a commercial coach bus. All occupants were taken to Kamloops Royal In-land Hospital as a precautionary measure.

On Monday Dec. 17 at around 1:44 am, the Logan Lake RCMP, BC Ambulance Services and fire crews attended to a single vehicle col-lision on Hwy 5, North of Merritt near the Hel-mar exit in the Northbound lane. On scene, first responders confirmed that a commercial coach line bus had gone off the road and rolled onto its’ side. The approximate 40 passengers and bus driver were all taken to Royal Inland Hospi-tal as a precautionary measure and to be treated for any apparent injuries received.

Logan Lake RCMP and Traffic Services in-vestigators determined that the bus driver may have encountered difficulties maneuvering around a stalled vehicle that was blocking the northbound slow lane. The investigation into the crash is continuing with the assistance from the BC Commercial Vehicle Safety Inspectors.

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Flying through Cache CreekDec. 11 at 7:30 am while on regular pa-

trol in Cache Creek, an officer spotted a vehicle accelerating to 96 kph on Hwy 1 through town in the 50 kph zone. The driv-er was stopped and the 57 year old Monte Creek man was given a ticket for exces-sive speed ad his 1998 Ford F150 was im-pounded for a week.

Learning bad driving habitsDec. 12 at 8 pm Traffic Services

stopped a vehicle on Hwy 97 in Clin-ton suspected of having an impaired driv-er. The driver, a 30 year old Comox man, admitted to having consumed alcohol. He

was issued a 24 hour suspension and a ticket for failing to display the L of a Learner. He was driv-ing a 2013 Volkswagen Jetta.

Snowy roads blamedDec. 13 at 2:25 pm police

were called to a single vehicle accident on Hwy 1 near the Wal-hachin Lookout where the driver of an eastbound Chevrolet van had lost control on snowy roads and had hit the ditch on the north side of the road. Ashcroft Fire Rescue was called to extract the driver, a 50 year old Kamloops woman. Her passenger, a 54 year old Kamloops woman, was treated for minor injuries.

F350 hits the ditch and rollsDec. 13 at 9:40 pm police

were called to a single vehicle rollover on Hwy 1 just east

of Cache Creek after a westbound pick-up truck had lost control on snowy roads and hit the ditch. Ashcroft Fire Rescue was again called to extract the driver and sole occupant, a 66 year old Mission man. The driver was treated for minor injur-ies and his 1999 Ford F350 had to be towed for repairs.

Couple stopped in stolen truckDec. 14 at 7 pm a Traffic Servi-

ces officer stopped a vehicle in Cache Creek at the main intersection to check the driver’s sobriety. A check on the vehicle showed that it had been recently reported stolen in Surrey. The driver, a 58 year old man from North Bend, admitted that he had bought the truck knowing that it was stolen. He was charged with possession of stolen property and the 1998 Ford F150 was seized. His passenger, a 50 year old Kamloops woman, was arrested for three outstanding warrants issued in Kamloops, two related to drugs and one for assault. She was released on a proise to appear in court. A small amount of mariuana and a crackpipe were seized from the vehicle.

Woman threatened with weaponDec. 15 at 2:45 am police at-

tended a domestic dispute at a resi-dence in the Thompson River Estates

after a woman called 911 and reported that her boyfriend was threatening her with a taser type of weapon. Police at-tended and arrested the owner of the residence, a 30 year old man, for ut-tering threats and possession of a weapon dangerous to the public. Jan.

7 is his first court appearance. The 29 year old Summerland woman was not injured. Both had been consuming alcohol before the incident.

Raising money to cure Muscular DystrophyAshcroft firefighters Susan and Megan Henderson were at the Fire Hall the night of the Santa Claus Parade raising money for Muscular Dystrophy and lighting up the Hall at the same time.

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MV says lab error behind failed tests

Christmas goodies sold for Clinton Grad fundraiserDSS Grads display the tasty treats they made for the Christmas Baking Fund Raiser! Pictured are Dustin Coldwell, Morgan Frowd and Meghan Burrage. (Missing Tabitha Perlitz).

Lions’ raffle underwayThe Ashcroft and District Lions were selling tickets for their annual raffle at the Christmas Craft Sale back in November. (Back) Nick Lebedoff, Vivian Edwards, Ines Lopez, (Front) Henry Klassen and Ernie Kristoff were busy working the ticket table in the Cache Creek Community Hall. The raffle offers several fabulous prizes and will be drawn on Feb. 12.

2012 Loon Lake Citizen of the YearCathie Johnstone was recently voted the 2012 Loon Lake Citizen of the Year at the annual Loon Lake Community Christmas Dinner. Cathie has worked tirelessly as Treasurer of the Loon Lake Road Community, Recreational & Agricultural Society (LLRCRAS) and has donated many personal hours to helping the community. Congratulations Cathie, and thank you for your dedication to your community.

Surrey North Delta LeaderMetro Vancouver now suspects lab errors

may be to blame for the recent failed tests of fly ash from its Burnaby garbage incinerator and that the material may not be hazardous after all.

The regional district and the provincial en-vironment ministry have been weighing wheth-er to dig up and remove ash buried at the Cache Creek regional landfill after failed tests in July and August found leachable cadmium levels above the permitted limit for disposal there.

More frequent testing had been underway since the summer failures came to light in late September and had not turned up any more exceedances – until Dec. 7, when Metro was in-formed another fly ash sample taken that week also failed.

Metro solid waste manager Paul Hender-son said the sample was retested and passed the second time, leading him to doubt the accuracy of the lab’s so-called TCLP test for leachability.

“The lab confirmed there’d been an error in that sample that previously showed as failed,” he said. “It showed us absolutely there’s a possi-bility of failure of the TCLP test.”

Henderson said there’s now a “strong possi-bility” lab testing error was the cause of all the failures.

“We think it’s important information that really leads us to further investigation before any conclusion that the material is hazardous and needs to be removed.”

He’s recommending re-testing of older failed samples by a new lab to help determine if lab error was to blame in those cases as well.

Testing error had been considered one pos-sible cause of the failures, as well as a possible problem with the ash treatment process that left too much leachable cadmium behind.

Treatment is supposed to render toxic met-als in the ash inert so they can’t leach into the environment around Cache Creek, if the land-fill’s liner were to fail.

Since Sept. 27 – when incinerator operator Covanta belatedly informed the Cache Creek landfill operators of the failed summer tests – the fly ash has been shipped to a landfill near Hinton, Alberta.


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B.C.VIEWS

VICTORIA – Premier Christy Clark has complet-ed the traditional round of year-end interviews with legislative press gallery re-porters. Here are excerpts from my discussion with her, dealing with the En-bridge oil pipeline proposal and the balanced budget her government has promised to present in February.

TF: On the Enbridge project, are you getting the answers you want on safety?

PCC: No, we’re not. We’ve set out our position. The five conditions need to be met, period.

[B.C.’s conditions are “world-class” land and mar-ine spill prevention and re-sponse, meeting legal obli-gations for aboriginal consultation, passing feder-al-provincial environment-al assessment and a “fair share” of financial benefits.]

PCC: We need the oil-patch producers, the Alberta government and the federal government to come to the table.

We’ve been cross-exam-ining Enbridge. We have not been getting any of the an-swers that we hoped to get. We haven’t gained a lot of comfort from that process.

And none of the other conditions are even close to be-ing met.

We are doing our own study of mar-ine traffic. We want to understand the total number of ships that are out there plying our coast right now. Because all of them have fuel in them, and some are cargo ships that are big enough to have enough [bunker] fuel as a mini-tank-er would.

Part of this is trying to understand where our level of Coast Guard protection needs to be today, in order to protect us should there be a spill from the existing traf-fic.

TF: Balancing the budget: the finance min-istry’s current projections call for an upturn in natural gas royalties in the coming year. With the current glut of gas, isn’t that kind of far-fetched?

PCC: It is going to be dif-ficult to present a balanced budget, but I think, because

we’re going to build in some [forecast] allowance, as we always do, and because we’re going to be complete-ly transparent about the as-sumptions that have led us there, and because we aren’t going to fiddle with any of the assumptions that we re-ceive from the experts in the Ministry of Finance, it’s go-ing to be quite clear that we have done it. We have come by a balanced budget hon-estly.

So when it comes to nat-ural gas, you know that the assumption we use in the budget is based on a fair-ly complex formula that the Ministry of Finance has relied on for probably a dec-ade now. We don’t fiddle with that.

There are those who would say we should arti-

ficially lower the [revenue projection] number that we use. But if you artificially lower it, what’s to stand in the way of artificially rais-ing it? You either accept the advice of your experts or you don’t. And they’re the experts, not the politicians.

TF: Right now we have a deficit gap of more than a billion dollars. Can that be closed without signifi-

cant spending cuts, or tax in-creases, or both?

PCC: You will see when we get to the budget. And it will be absolutely trans-parent how we got there. [Laughs] Nice try.

TF: If the B.C. Liber-als form a government in May, will the election date be changed so we don’t have to have this discussion about questionable spring election budgets?

PCC: It’s not part of the plan today, but I’m sure it’s a discussion we’ll have in the next four years. I know that people have talked about it. I’m open to it. I’m not wed-ded to this particular date.

Tom Fletcher is legis-lative reporter and colum-nist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com

LET THE BELLS RING OUT! Merry Christmas to each and every one of you

As I read over the letters to Santa from students in our area, I worry, as I’m sure generations before me did, what is going to happen to our children?

Computers, video games, cell phones... Lots of electronic devices that can enter-tain a youngster (and an adult) for hours at a time, without ever having to leave the house.

And I worry about the health of the next generation whose entertainment is mostly sedentary; and I also worry about how they will develop the sense of community that glues us together on this planet.

Computers were developed as a way to enhance communication and knowledge. And now they do everything that television does - and more.

Television was once touted as an edu-cation tool. Some people still defend it as such. But mainly it provides entertainment.

I would no more advocate getting rid of computers than I would television. Take away one addiction and people will find an-other to take its place.

I wonder what “they” did in the days be-fore television. Perhaps they were addicted to reading. And before you can say “that’s not a bad thing”, it is if it causes the reader to ignore commitments, duties, family, etc.

If you are contemplating buying a com-puter or the similar electronic devices for your children, please teach them that “so-cial” media like Facebook is no substitute for face to face contact with people. Con-necting with people online is nothing like talking face to face, holding hands, enjoy-ing activities together, etc.

These activities may eventually lead to volunteering for community events. Sit-ting for long hours at a computer forward-ing jokes, uploading videos of your cat, or playing games will not.

Imagine your family gathering this Christmas: each one sitting in their separ-ate home, connecting online. No dishes to wash, but no spontaneous conversation, no laughter, no heavenly smells in the kitchen.

Children look to adults for guidance and advice. Show them by example that sitting in front of a computer is not the way they want to spend the rest of their lives!

VILLAGE OF ASHCROFTCHRISTMAS ANNOUNCEMENTS

OFFICE CLOSURE AND GARBAGE COLLECTION

The Village Office will be closed from noon on Monday, December 24th, 2012 until 8:00 am Wednesday, January 2nd, 2013.

As Tuesday, December 25th is a statutory holiday for the public works department, Tuesday garbage collection will be moved to MONDAY, DECEMBER 24TH. To ensure that you are not missed, please have your garbage to the curb by 8:00 am.

As Tuesday, January 1st, 2013, is a statutory holiday for the public works department, Tuesday garbage collection will be moved to MONDAY, DECEMBER 31ST. To ensure that you are not missed, please have your garbage to the curb by 8:00 am.

Regular Tuesday collection resumes on January 8th, 2013. There are no changes required to the Friday collection route except to ensure that your garbage is at the curb by 8:00 am.

The TNRD Building Inspector will be in Ashcroft on Tuesday, December 18th. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, January 8th, 2013. Please call the TNRD office directly at 1-877-377-8673 if you have any questions regarding inspections.

2012 TAX & UTILITY PAYMENTS

Payments on 2012 tax and utility accounts must be received in our office by 4:00 pm, Wednesday, January 2nd, 2013 to avoid 2012 penalties and interest. Payments received on or after January 3rd, 2013 will be applied against applicable penalties and interest charges. SORRY, POSTMARKS ARE NOT ACCEPTED AS DATE OF PAYMENT.

2013 LICENCES

2013 Dog Licences and Commercial Vehicle decals will go on sale Thursday, January 3rd, 2013. They will not be sold on Wednesday, January 2nd, 2013. Business Licence renewal notices will be mailed out the first part of January.

ARENA HOURS OF OPERATION

The Drylands Arena will be closed on December 24, 25, 26 & 31st as well as January 1st, 2013. However we are pleased to offer free public skating on December 23, 27, 28, 29 & 30th & Jan 2, 3 & 4th from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. Regular arena scheduling resumes on Saturday, January 5th, 2013. Please call the arena at 250-453-9545 to confirm schedule.

2013 COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE

Copies of the Village of Ashcroft Council meetings for 2013 are available at the Village office during regular office hours or can be viewed on our website at www.ashcroftbc.ca/council_meeting_schedule

Mayor Anderson, Council and Staff wish each and everyone of you a happy and healthy holiday season!!

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Dear EditorThe Santa Claus pa-

rade that took place on Dec. 7 was a wonderful display of community pride and cooperation. The colour-ful floats shone brightly in the winter night and this event gave everyone a rea-son to stay downtown later than usual and an opportun-

ity to mingle and visit with friends and neighbours.

Council and I would like to thank everyone who took the time out of their sched-ules to build a float for the parade and to the public for coming down and sup-porting them. These events do not happen without a lot of work and a big thank you goes out to the Chamber for organizing it once again. However, special thanks must be given to Keith, Jeff, Wayne, Bert and their group of helpers who made sure that Santa`s float was ready

on time. What would a Santa Parade be if the jolly old elf wasn’t there? Santa stayed downtown after the parade so that the children were able to pay him a visit and deliver their wishes and hopes directly to him. These are the things that childhood memories are made of.

Again, thank you to everyone for making Ash-croft home and we all wish you a safe and happy holi-day season.

Andy Anderson,Mayor

We’ve had some most wonderful events here in Spen-ces Bridge. We are so fortunate in this tiny community to have such great dedicated volunteers that make all these events pos-sible!

Christmas Bazaar a success for ClubFirst, I’d like to report that the Christmas Ba-

zaar was a smashing success! Well over $2,000 was raised for the Community Club – these funds will partially pay for the insurance and heating bills for the coming year. Thank-you so much to all those that donated baking and vari-ous items, and those that put so much time and effort into the event, and of course those of who supported the event financially!

Christmas lunch well attendedThe following day saw many of the same

faces enjoying a Christmas lunch together at the Chief Whisteminitsa complex. What a great way to start off the holiday season, sharing a meal and celebrating our children and Elders. The Community Club and the Cook’s Ferry Band partnered to host this festive occasion – Turkey and all the trimmings, and children sing-

ing Christmas car-ols, and of course a visit from Santa! Thanks to the Cook’s Ferry Band for pro-viding the venue and your amazing kitch-en! Again, thank-you to everyone for chip-ping in and helping out, bringing deserts

and whatnot, and thank-you Santa!

Turkey BingoThe Turkey bingo was another great suc-

cess! I’m not sure of the numbers yet, but the hall was pretty full and very hushed, as bingo players listened intently for their numbers to be called, that they might win a turkey! Thanks again to all those who helped to make the even-ing possible and to all who attended; your on-going support is much appreciated!

News Year’s Eve party in Cleme’s HallNew Year’s Eve is fast approaching! Tickets

are only $10! Cleme’s Hall will be all gussied up looking sparkly and festive – fantastic dance music provided by dj Tracie, tasty snacks to nib-ble on all night long, and Champagne and noise makers at midnight!! The Inn next door to the

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Thanks to Santa and his helpers at the Parade

Christmas brings town together

Gracie James enjoys a little time with Santa at the Spences Bridge community Christmas party

See COMINGS on p. 6

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Worship and Sermon commences at 10 a.m.Everyone welcome

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CBC radio for the holidays

Ben Quiring opens his gifts from Santa Claus at the Spences Bridge community Christmas party.

Mavourneen Varcoe-Ryan and the children look over books of Christmas songs while they sing and wait for Santa to arrive at the Christmas party.

COMINGS from p. 5

Hall renos startedThe renovations have begun on the Hall: the

attic has been cleared of bat guano - 350 lbs of it!! In the new year the renos will really get go-ing with the furnace, doors, insulation and so on.

CBC Radio is backNow here is a Merry Christmas for Spen-

ces Bridge: we have CBC radio back! It has been a very long saga; everything that could go wrong did go wrong! There is still some work to be done, the power is not at its fullest, and at the moment we have CBC north, but Yippee we have CBC! Stay tuned...

Drop In DaysThe Drop In Soup Wednesdays with crafts

and games will be put on hold ‘till after the holi-days as it seems folks are busy right now. The next one will be Jan. 9.

The next regular meeting of the Spences Bridge Community Club is 7 pm Jan. 9, 2013 at Cleme’s Hall.

Merry Christmas!Merry Christmas everyone! Happy Winter

Solstice! All the very best for 2013!

CHRISTMAS ANNOUNCEMENTSGarbage PickupResidential garbage pickup:Tuesday, December 25th will be picked up on Thursday, December 27thTuesday, January 1, 2013 will be picked up on Thursday, January 3rd

Commercial garbage pickup:Will be picked up as usual every Monday and Friday.

Reminder: Please have your garbage on the curb by 8:00 am as usual.

Of� ce HoursThe of� ce will be open Monday to Friday with regular hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except for: Monday, December 24 CLOSED at 12:30 pm Tuesday, December 25 CLOSED Wednesday December 26 CLOSED Thursday, December 27 CLOSED Friday, December 28 CLOSED Monday, December 31 CLOSED Tuesday, January 1, 2013 CLOSED

Regular Of� ce hours resume on Wednesday, January 2, 2013.

Any payments received Wednesday, January 2, 2013will be dated December 31, 2012.

Dog LicensesJust a reminder that on January 2, 2013 you will be able to purchase your 2013 Dog License.License fees are as follows: $15.00 – Spayed or Neutered $30.00 – Un-spayed or Un-neutered

2013 Council Meeting ScheduleCopies of the 2013 Council Meeting Schedules are available at the Village Of� ce.

Building InspectorThe TNRD Building Inspector will not be in Cache Creek on Tuesday, December 25th, 2012 and Tuesday, January 1, 2013. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, January 8, 2013. Please call the TNRD of� ce directly at 1-877-377-8673 if you have any questions regarding inspections.

Council and Staff wish everyone a Merry Christmasand all the best in the New Year!

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Here in the Loon Lake valley the sun manages to get up over the mountains to the south around 9:30 in the morning in mid December and dis-appears again around 3:30 in the afternoon. On snowy days like today the low clouds hide the mountain and there isn’t even a shadow of the sun. Fortunately we tend to get more sunny days in winter than cloudy ones.

No city lights to counter for the dark-ness means that we are very aware of the short hours of day-light. Northerners all around Earth ex-perience this every year, often with com-plaints and a desire to fly away to a sunnier place. Too often folks tend to go into partial hibernation, sleeping long and watching a lot of TV.

I find there is a sort of magic in the winter twilight and I enjoy putting out lan-terns with candles in the snowy garden and enjoy the shadows and flickering lights. I lived for many years in Denmark, even fur-ther north than here - at just below N56 latitude - and I came to understand clear-ly why in the Danish language candles are called “living lights” while regular lamp light is just called light.

The popularity of candles in the win-

ter means that it is possible to buy very good quality candles in Scandinavia that do not smoke and which burn very clean with no drips. Children have learned to handle candles and fire with care. In most houses in Denmark, includ-ing mine, the young children were the ones who lit the candles on the table at dinner and then put them out when we left the table after dinner.

At this time of the year Denmark and many other northern countries have trad-itions celebrating light, the winter sol-stice and the return of the sun. I will always remember how deeply moved I was the first time I experienced the Danish celebration of “Lucia Day” which is Dec 13.

I was attending a Christmas concert, seated in a large hall listening to a choir, when the lights were all put out and we sat there in the dark. I had no idea what was coming next. Out of the dark at the back of the room came a young child’s clear voice, a cappella, singing “Santa Lu-cia”, then in came a choir of young chil-dren all dressed in white gowns, led by this young girl with a

crown of candles on her head. The chil-dren walked single file around the room, each carrying a lighted taper held in clasped hands in front of them. This was the only light in the room. Singing and walking slowly while holding a light-ed candle takes a bit of practice to make sure the candle doesn’t go out and these chil-dren had practiced for hours. The lead sing-er, known as the “Lu-cia girl”, has to prac-tice even more to keep the crown of lighted candles on her head while she walked. The children walked in procession very slow-ly - “bringing back the light”.

The next song to be sung while the room was still lit only by the candles was a Danish hymn to the earth about the cycles of the seasons and generations; altogeth-er it is a lovely cere-mony and one that fits well into very modern lives. We can all take reassurance from the realization that from Dec. 21 on the light of the day is once again on the increase.

Along Loon Lake Road the upper valley is all dressed out for winter with snow cov-ered trees just like on the Christmas cards

people used to mail to each other. The ab-sence of street lights turns a drive along the road in the darkness into a brilliant light and dark show where residents have bright-ened up their yards with seasonal light displays, some on which are really very attractive. My thanks to all those who have put out lights at this time of the year - it makes the drive quite awesome.

Christmas time is party time, and one of the topics of discus-sion always is “when will the lake freeze over?” Understand-ably everyone wants to have fun on the ice during the holiday season. In the opinion of some it is late if it isn’t frozen by Christ-mas, however look-ing at records kept over the last 20 year the last week of De-cember or the first in January is when it has happened most fre-quently. Freeze up has happened as ear-ly as the first week of December and at times people have had to wait to walk on the lake until the first week in February. As one person said the other day - one thing is for sure - it is never the same from one year to the next.

With the arrival of the snow, work in the garden has been re-duced to shoveling snow onto the planting beds under trees. Now

FROM LOON LAKE ROAdBarbara Hendricks

Living lights brighten winter days there is more time to look around at shapes and spaces in the gar-den to plan for future changes and improvements. In the six months when there is not much growth in the garden, the shapes of trees and shrubs as well as hard land-scape elements are just as import-ant as flowers are in the summer. Now there is also time to watch the

antics of the birds around the feed-ers. I am pleased to have seen the curious little brown creeper going its way up and down the sides of the old furrowed fir trunks, perhaps looking for seed bits stuffed in by the nuthatches. It is nice to have them back as I didn’t see any at all last winter.

Happy New Year everyone.

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The serious side of humour

In today’s world, where the internet and social media are such a powerful force, anyone’s life can randomly change by sheer virtue of its astounding influence. The recent story of the royal hoax that led to a tragic suicide illustrates that.

But does blaming the DJ’s behind the prank make any sense? If the internet is a fair barometer, I’m going to guess that roughly half the people reading this will say yes, and half will say no, and there will be a lot of passion behind some of those opinions. I am one of those who would emphatically say no.

The suicide victim was the nurse who answered the phone when a

couple of goofy radio hosts called in from Australia. Impersonating Queen Elizabeth and Prince Charles, the duo rang the hospital where Kate Middleton was a patient, and to their surprise they weren’t hung up on. Instead they were transferred to another nurse who answered some of their silly questions about Kate’s “little tummy bug” and when they should visit.

When I first heard the recording I was amused that the pair was able to keep the call going for any length of time given their preposterous performances. The gag seemed harmless and lighthearted despite the initial controversy over impersonating

the monarchy and violating their privacy.

Of course, that was before someone died and hate hit the web.

After reading a few days later that the first nurse had killed herself, my heart went out to her and the family she left behind. I hadn’t seen her name published before, and knowing little more than that, I suspected there must have been some deep-seated issues for her to voluntarily end her own life.

When I then read the tremendous outrage and vilification directed at the DJs, as if they were to blame, my heart went out to them

as well.It is not their fault that Jacintha

Saldanha made such a devastating and deadly decision. It was her unfortunate choice and there is no way they could have foreseen such a drastic and unhealthy reaction to a stunt that was intended to amuse their local morning show listeners. If they had predicted their prank would result in the appalling outcome that it did, they never would have made that call.

Mel Greig and Michael Christian are now horribly scarred by this tragedy and they have become victims themselves. For all those who condemn them, saying they

are the ones that have blood on their hands, please imagine for a moment what would happen if they now chose to commit suicide. Would all the people who publicly bullied and blamed them on social media and in the press

be responsible for their death?

“They deserve what they’re getting,” one of my friends said. “Humour at someone else’s expense is completely unacceptable.” I am still trying to think of one comedian, or even one person for that matter, who hasn’t unintentionally hurt or humiliated someone at least once in their lifetime. We’ve all done it. What if the person we hurt made the choice Jacintha did?

Maybe prank calls will be deemed illegal to ensure that nothing like this ever happens again. Perhaps every joke that could possibly be taken the wrong way by someone will also be banned. It’s conceivable we’ll all learn to live in fear of saying, doing or writing something that might drive someone else tragically over the edge.

I doubt that will happen though. We’re not meant to live in a bubble, and as long as we try to refrain from purposely harming others, that’s the best we could ever hope for.

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You don’t like to pitch a fit, but if you want to be heard, that’s what you’re going to have to do. Make your stance known, Capricorn. Only then will you get the action you seek.

Attention, Aquarius. Someone close to you has something to say, and they need you to listen. A home improvement project turns out better than expected.

It’s a tall order, Pisces, but it’s not impossible. Gather your supplies and the troops and get crackin’. A report receives glowing reviews just in time.

Please, Aries. You are a go-getter, but sometimes you go too far. Keep that in mind this week as you work with others to get a project off the ground.

Stop dragging your feet, Taurus. You know what needs to be done, so do it. The sooner you finish, the sooner you can move on to something you really want to do.

Pragmatic Gemini. You’re always looking to get things done well in the shortest time possible, but sometimes just won’t work. Patience is key.

Clarify, Cancer. Make certain you are understood on all accounts this week. Leave nothing to chance. A friend drops by with an unusual request.

Bickering rarely solves anything, so put a stop to the madness the first chance you get, Leo. You will get nothing done if you don’t.

A loved one has a meltdown, and you’re left to pick up the pieces. You can do it, Virgo, and you will do it well. A new do lifts spirits in more ways than one.

Clam up, Libra, and you will regret it. Prepare to present your idea and watch the sparks fly. The to-do list nears completion with an addition.

A change in attitude picks up the pace, and the team finishes well ahead of schedule. Bravo, Scorpio. Your efforts won’t go unnoticed.

What’s that, Sagittarius? Your pleas are falling on deaf ears? Perhaps it’s your method of presentation. Be bold, and you’ll get what you seek.

December 2012 - Week 3Aries, you may need to take a leap of faith when someone close to you asks for your assistance. Act first and ask questions later. It will be worth it.

Capricorn, bide your time and you just may end the year on a bang. Don’t be afraid to add other things to your last-minute wish list because your goals just may be met.

Aquarius, you enjoy social situations but that doesn’t mean you have to be the life of the party. Keep this in mind as you attend holiday gatherings.

Pisces, while others are thinking about what presents they want under the tree, you may be thinking of how to give back to others.

Taurus, there is bound to be a learning curve when you begin a new job or a new task. Do not be hard on yourself if it takes you a little longer.

Gemini, thoughtful reflection certainly may provide some of the answers you seek. But another way is to simply get out there and ask other people what they think.

Cancer, sad situations may come up, but you have a way of deflecting the situation and showcasing the bright side of things. You may find you are a person providing support this week.

Libra, sit down and enjoy some peace and quiet. You may enjoy the break from the frenetic pace you have been keeping the last few months.

Ever an ideas person, Scorpio, now you have to put some follow-through into those plans. You can likely find a few friends to join you on your next adventure.

Sagittarius, things certainly go on when you’re not around, but others may notice they just may not be as fun. You often lend joviality to anything you attend so spread your cheer.

Leo, many opportunities to entertain family and friends are on the horizon. Honor all of your commitments and enjoy all of the festivities.

Virgo, while you aspire to have many friends, you just may find that there are only a few special people who hold the strings to your heart. It is okay to keep them close.

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GOLDEN COUNTRYBARBARA RODEN

Christmas is many things to many people, but few would disagree that trad-itions loom larger at Christ-mas than at any other time of the year. Almost everyone who celebrates the season will have traditions of their own, and some will revolve around that humble yet graceful symbol, the Christ-mas tree. This true tale tells of one such small tradition.

It goes back many years, to when there were four young men; we shall call them Bill, Paul, Al, and Pat. All four were married; three had young families; all knew each other through the Junior Chamber of Commerce in Vancouver. Paul had long loved the area up Oregon Jack Valley near Ash-croft, and had bought land there; later he had bought another parcel, along with Al and Pat. The men, and their families, made a habit of visiting the area several times each summer, living rough (at least compared with their city lives) in cabins that depended on wood stoves for their heat and cooking, kero-sene lanterns for their light, and local streams for their running water.

Long walks through the woods were staples of these visits. Sometimes the children would accompany them, keeping wary eyes open for bears and cougars and that dread � gure of many a tall tale told round the camp� re, Split-tooth the Grizzly; but the men were more apt to be casting appraising glan-ces at any stands of Douglas � r they passed. One of the men would have some � agging tape with him, and every now and then the group would stop and size up this or that tree, muttering cryp-tic phrases such as “too scrawny” or “a bit bare”. When a tree passed muster it would be marked with a tag of tape, the ends hanging down over the smooth bark, � uttering occasionally in the light

summer winds.Next time the

men saw these trees, the wind would no long-er be hot, but a piercing, lung-� lling cold, dry as the desert. The sounds and smells of sum-mer would be gone too, re-placed by a si-lence so im-mense the small-est noise seemed

to take on huge import. Even though it was still early in November, the snow would lie deep and crisp and even, and the trees would be covered in white blankets. But the men - who had driv-en up from the coast early that day - knew which trees they wanted, calling as they spotted the brave bright strands of orange. Out would come saws, and then twine, the trees trussed to avoid damaging the branches as they were pulled across the snow to the waiting cars, then loaded in, to speed their way back to the coast and the joy-ous cries of the children, who would know that Christmas was one step closer.

It was in 1973 that the tradition changed slightly, when Bill - who then wore the red serge of the Roy-al Canadian Mounted - was trans-ferred to Victoria. He was able to get back over to the coast that fall, and an Oregon Jack Christmas tree made its way to the suburbs of the Saan-ich Peninsula. But the following year - ah, that was a very different story indeed. For the Christmas of 1974 saw Bill and his family mov-ing to Ottawa; far too far away for a Christmas tree from the Cariboo. Of course there would be Christmas trees in Ottawa; of course. But they

would not be the same, somehow. The tradition had ended.

At least that � rst year there would be no need to worry about a tree. Plans were afoot for Christmas in Toronto, at Bill’s parents’ house. All the aunts and uncles and cousins would be there, spilling into and around the old farm-house on Prince Edward Drive, and Grandma and Grandpa had promised there would be a tree, hand-picked by Grandpa from the � nest Christmas tree lot Toronto had to offer. If the children thought that no Toronto tree could pos-sibly compare with the ones they had known - those beautiful trees from Cornwall Mountain, up which squirrels had scampered and on which birds had sought shelter - they said nothing.

And then, one early December day, the postman rang the doorbell of 85 Westpark Drive in Ottawa, a rather puz-zled look on his face. “Parcel here for you,” he said, jerking his head towards the truck. “Big box; not too heavy, though. Sign here.”

Big? The box would have held a refrigerator. But it was not a gleam-ing fridge that was revealed, when the family was all together later that day

and the box opened. Nestled in the box was a Douglas � r, which seemed relieved at the chance to stretch and spread itself, � lling the house with the scent of sap and needles and - yes, per-haps just a whisper of hot, dry Cari-boo air and the skittering of squirrels’ feet. Inside the box was a note: “You weren’t with us, so we picked a tree out for you.”

There was a quick phone call to To-ronto soon after. “Don’t get a tree,” said Bill to his father, “we’re bringing one.”

“You don’t have to bring one,” said Grandpa. “Long way to bring a tree, all the way from Ottawa.”

Bill laughed. “This one’s special. And it’s already come a long way. A very long way indeed.”

Did I say that this was a small trad-ition, that of the Cariboo Christmas tree? It may well be; but the memory of it looms large, casting a warm glow over the decades that separate the story from the telling of it. And the tradition continues, with a Cariboo Christmas tree currently standing in our living-room, bearing many of the same decor-ations its long-ago forbears displayed. Long may the tradition continue!

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ovan. I am in Ms. Merry’s Kindergart-en class. I have been very good this year. I have helped out at home by doing my chores. I was also kind to others and filled their buckets. This year I would like a remote con-trol helicopter for Christmas. Thank you Santa.

Donovan

Dear Santa,My name is Kaylee. I am in Ms.

Merry’s Kindergarten class. I have been very good this year. I have helped out at home by doing my chores. I was also kind to others and filled their buckets. This year I would like an IPod for Christmas. Thank you Santa.

Kaylee

Dear Santa,My name is Naveah. I am in Ms.

Merry’s Kindergarten class. I have been very good this year. I have helped out at home by doing my chores. I was also kind to others and filled their buckets. This year I would like lots of balloons for Christmas. Thank you Santa.

Naveah

Dear Santa,My name is Talon. I am in Ms.

Merry’s Kindergarten class. I have been very good this year. I have helped out at home by doing my chores. I was also kind to others and filled their buckets. This year I would like a Police set that comes with a boat and pool. Thank you Santa.

Talon

Dear Santa,My name is Leanne. I am in Ms.

Merry’s Kindergarten class. I have been very good this year. I have helped out at home by doing my chores. I was also kind to others and filled their buckets. This year I would like a com-puter for Christmas. Thank you Santa.

Leanne

Dear Santa,

My name is Nolan . I am in Ms.

Merry’s Kindergarten class. I have been very good this year. I have helped out at home by doing my chores. I was also kind to others and filled their buckets. This year I would like a com-puter for Christmas. Thank you Santa.

Nolan

Dear Santa,My name is Wesley. I am in Ms.

Merry’s Kindergarten class. I have been very good this year. I have helped out at home by doing my chores. I was also kind to others and filled their buckets. This year I would like a Mi-chael Drifter Set for Christmas. Thank you Santa.

Wesley

Dear Santa,My name is Fischer. I am in Ms.

Merry’s Kindergarten class. I have been very good this year. I have helped out at home by doing my chores. I was also kind to others and filled their buckets. This year I would like a G.I. Joe Parachuter for Christmas. Thank you Santa.

Fischer

Dear Santa,My name is Aiden. I am in Ms.

Merry’s Kindergarten class. I have been very good this year. I have helped out at home by doing my chores. I was also kind to others and filled their buckets. This year I would like a re-mote control car for Christmas. Thank you Santa.

Aiden

Dear Santa,My name is Shawn. I am in Ms.

Merry’s Kindergarten class. I have been very good this year. I have helped out at home by doing my chores. I was also kind to others and filled their buckets. This year I would like a Mario S for Christmas. Thank you Santa.

Shawn

Dear Santa,My name is Ryland. I am in Ms.

Merry’s Kindergarten class. I have been very good this year. I have helped

out at home by do-ing my chores. I was also kind to others and filled their buck-ets. This year I would like a Dump Truck for Christmas. Thank you

Santa. Ryland

Dear Santa,My name is Cloe. I am in Ms.

Merry’s Kindergarten class. I have been very good this year. I have helped out at home by doing my chores. I was also kind to others and filled their buckets. This year I would like a toy unicorn for Christmas. Thank you Santa.

Cloe

Dear Santa,My name is Allandra. I am in Ms.

Merry’s Kindergarten class. I have been very good this year. I have helped out at home by doing my chores. I was also kind to others and filled their buckets. This year I would like an IPod for Christmas. Thank you Santa.

Allandra

Dear Santa,My name is Mackenzie. I am in

Ms. Merry’s Kindergarten class. I have been very good this year. I have helped out at home by doing my chores. I was also kind to others and filled their buckets. This year I would like an IPod for Christmas. Thank you Santa.

Mackenzie

Dear Santa,My name is Aviane. I am in Ms.

Merry’s Kindergarten class. I have been very good this year. I have helped out at home by doing my chores. I was also kind to others and filled their buckets. This year I would like a toy crane for Christmas. Thank you Santa.

Aviane

Dear Santa,My name is Brooke. I am in Ms.

Merry’s Kindergarten class. I have been very good this year. I have helped out at home by doing my chores. I was also kind to others and filled their buckets. This year I would like a pair of princess shoes, make-up and a Bar-bie for Christmas. Thank you Santa.

Brooke

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...wrestle them, sleep on them, play with them...Good morning

Santa.How are you?

How does Rudolph’s nose glow? Could you give someone a giant hamburger? I would like a Ipod touch.

Goodbye and thank youCarter

Hello SantaDo polar bears eat meat?

I’m Cashtin and I like to eat healthy snacks like apples, carrots, and bananas. Please bring kids that have no toys a truck. Please bring me a monster truck.

Thank youCashtin

Hello SantaI have a question for you.

How do your reindeer fly? I have 2 dogs and 2 cats. I like to eat hotdogs. Could you please bring some extra toys for kids. My wish is for a Transformer Robot, could you please bring me that toy.

Thank you SantaCimarone

Dear Santa,How’s it going Santa?Good morning Santa,Why does Elliot keep

coming to the classroom and putting notes on the smart board? Do you have a com-puter?

I am 6 and I have 3 broth-ers and 5 dogs. My havarti dog died. His name was Lou.

I wish the people in Haiti would have lots of food and toys. I wish for myself a bay Wheel.

Adios Santa!Dallon

Dear SantaHow’s Mrs. Claus do-

ing? How is Rudolph doing? I am six and I love donuts. I wish for kids to have more food and toys. For Christ-mas can your elves make me a bay blade stadium?

Good bye SantaAnd thank youDarius

Dear SantaHow is Elliot?

Please bring the other kids who don’t have anything some food. Please bring me a red Ninja.

Holden

Dear SantaHow have your

elves been? Has your weather been goo. What kind is your fa-vourite kind of cookie that Miss claus makes

for you? My name is Katie I am 6 years old and like do-ing crafts with markers. I wish for someone else to have cars and boats to play with around the world. This Christmas I would like Katie doll and a littlest pet shop and my 2 cats would like some cat nip.

Merry ChristmasKatie

Hello Santa!How do you get all the

toys delivered in one night? Please bring some food to kids who need some. Please bring me some Pokemon cards.

Merry Christmas!Kyle

Hello SantaHow is Rudolph doing?

I really like angry birds and Murray. I wish that all the kids could have a tv. I would like a dirt bike for Christ-mas.

Thank you SantaLouis

Hello SantaHow is Elliot feeling?

Please bring shoes to kids that don’t have them. I real-ly would like some clothes for Christmas like an angry bird hat.

Tristan

Good morning Santa.What are the elves do-

ing? I am 6 years old and my favourite food is rice and chicken. I wish for my baby cousin in the Philippines to get more food. Please bring me a toy teddy bear. Could I please have a remote con-trolled helicopter?

Merry Christmas.Moniquep.s. Please write back.

Dear SantaWhat are you doing?

I like to go to my auntie’s house and have fun. I wish for all kids to have fun. I wish for a cupcake baker for Christmas.

Merry ChristmasMikayla

Hello Santa!How cold is it up at the

north pole? Please bring love to the kids who have none. Please bring me a toy doll.

Moira

Dear Santa,How do you train your

reindeer to fly? I am six and I like watermelon.

I would wish for some-one else to have a car.

Please bring me a doll set. Can I please have a bean bag chair.

Good bye and thank you,Nicole

Hello SantaI was wondering how old

you are. I’m six years old. My favourite food is jello. How cold is it up there? I wish Holden could have angry bird star wars. I wish I could have a plastic light saver. Goodbye!

Waylon

Hello Santa!How can you deliver pre-

sents to every house in one night?

Please bring some kids bay blades and a bay blade stadium. Please bring me the same.

Good bye Santa!Robert

Dear SantaI was wondering why

does Rudolph have a red nose? I am 6 and I really like cats. Please bring all the

children a Nintendo S. Please bring me I have a Furby.

Thank you Santa, Bye Santa

Farrah

Good Morning Santa,I was wonderinf how do

you get down th chimney so well? How many cookies have you eaten every Christ-mas? I am 6. I am really curi-ous about dinosaurs. Please bring the boys who have no toys a little Hot Whels car. Please may I have urassic Park dinosaur toys.

Goodbye Santa and fare-well. Thank you.

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Dear Santa,How are you doing

Santa? How are you do-ing, making toys with your elves? I am 6 years old and a half, & I like crafting to make Christmas scene things... like you!

Please bring more ham-burgers to the food banks and the people who have to go to them.

Please bring me a blue, shiny, camera for Christ-mas. Please could I also have a big, huge, giant Angry Birds (& piggies) teddy set? Please make it so I can jump on them, wrestle them, sleep on them, play with them, & make a big, gigantic, enor-mous Angry Birds fort with them. Please let one of them be super strong – strong enough that a racing bullet couldn’t break through. It would be solid like a brick. One that only rocks could go through. May I please also have some very soft & cushiony ones that would be every colour but girl col-ours? Could they please be used like bean bags in my room?

Good bye & thank you! Have fun up at the North Pole!

Shawn :-)

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Dear Santa and Mrs. Claus

How are the rein-deer doing and the elves? My dad would like a touchpad from Costco. My mom would really like a punching bag for Christmas. Santa, I hope you and your family have a good Christmas. I’ll leave you a chocolate muffin and milk for Christmas night.

Noah

To Santa from ShawnyHow are your reindeer? May I have

a hockey stick and a hug? Oh my good-ness. I want you to get my family pre-sents. Can you please get my step dad new gloves, and candies? Can you get my mom makeup? Can you get Romy a book and a Tickle My Toes baby doll and can you get Amy a baby book and baby doll?

Shawny

Dear Santa,How are the reindeer doing? Would

you please bring my dad a side by side? Could you please bring my mom a Mac Air (Apple) would you please bring my sister, Natasha, Skylanders? I would really like Pokemon. I would like to say Hi to Mrs. Claus

Breanna, Age 7

Dear Santa,How are the reindeers and the

elves? What kind of cookies is Mrs. Claus making? I would like Pokemon please. I will appreciate you trying to bring what I want. I will have cook-ies and milk and my brother, Kayleb, would like Lego Nintendo.

Gaven

Dear Santa,I always wondered

how old you are. How is Rudolph? Can you get my sister, Zaylene, a furby for Christmas? Can you get my Nana

a lottery ticket please and can I have the Trash Pack that holds 14 trashes? I will leave you 3 chocolate cookies.

Zayden

Dear Santa,Hi. How old is the elves? I think my

brother would like Skylanders. I would like to give my gran a box that is shaped like a heart that has lots of stuff inside. I would also like to give my grandma flowers. I would like an i pod please for Christmas.

Liam

letters to sANtA ClAUsMs. Hamson’s Grade 2 Class, Ashcroft

“My mom would really like a punching bag”

Thanks to the generosity of students, families and staff, this year’s Food Drive at Clinton’s David Stoddard brought in an amazing 350 kg of food for Christmas Hampers and the Food Bank! Above: Students Kailey Dube and Meghan Burrage with Principal Susan Schalles.

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Dear Santa and Mrs. ClausHow are the reindeers and elves

doing? What kind of cookies is Mrs. Claus making for Christmas? Could you please get daddy scary movies? Please bring mommy music. My sis-ter, Aryanna, would like a makeup kit and my other sister, Maryn, would like phone cards and I would love a phone please and thank you. I am going to leave you cookies and milk.

Shirinna

Dear Santa and Mrs. Claus,How are the reindeers and the

elves doing? I am doing good. My mom would like some makeup. My dad would like a scope. My brother, Pearce, would like a camouflage coat. Can I please have a rope to rope cows on my horse? I will leave some cook-ies for you and Mrs. Claus on Christ-mas night.

Love Skylar

Santa and Mrs. Claus,How are your reindeers? What

kind of cookies is Mrs. Claus making? Would you please bring me a ipod for Christmas and can you bring my broth-er a Doctor Dreadful? My mom will like a beautiful dress. Please give my dad new fishing boots. I will leave you a gingerbread house.

Gabrielle

Dear Santa and Mrs. ClausHow are your reindeer and elves

Santa? Can you please bring me a Fur-by. For my sister Preslee she would like Elmo. For my mom she would like two gift cards for her Kobo. My dad would like books. I will leave cookies and milk.

Love Sierra

Dear Santa,Say hi to the reindeer from me

please. Can you please get my sister, Kristell, an ipod please? Would you please get me a punching bag. I am go-ing to put cookies out for you.

Liam

Dear Santa and Mrs. ClausHow are your reindeers and your

elves? Would you please bring daddy new tools? Could you please bring mommy a new camera? And for my brother Kody, he would like Halo lego and for my sister, Faith, she would like a new Bennie Boos. I would like a new kitten and my sister, Kaylee, would like a new Barbie. My brother, Owen, would like a monster truck. I will give you peanut butter cookies.

Robin

Dear Santa and Mrs. Claus How are the reindeer doing Santa?

May you bring my mom a little kit-ten to play with? Please Santa. My dad would like a little elf to help him build his kitchen. My brother, Louis, would like a hole 15 big sacks of Pokemon. Please Santa! I, Cindy, would like an

ipod. Please Santa. I will leave some hot cocoa and chocolate cookies. The cocoa will have 14 marshmellows in it. The cup might be striped or swirled. I do not know what one?

Love Cindy

Dear Santa,How are things going at the North

Pole? How was your day? How are the elves and your reindeer? I bet they are pretty good and I bet you are eat-ing cookies right now or talking to Mrs. Claus or helping the elves, drinking hot chocolate, or just resting. Anyways, can you please get my mom choco-lates, my brother, Brandon, chocolate, and my uncle a motorbike? Can you get my grandma flowers and me a ro-bot, and my grandpas chocolates. I will give you chocolate chip cookies and milk.

Alleigh

Dear Santa, How are the elves and reindeer?

Santa, can you please bring me an Xbox 360 Connect and my sister, Jenni, some nail polish. My dad would like some tea. My mom would like some makeup. I will leave you chocolate chip cookies and milk.

Kheller

Dear SantaCan hou please say hi to the rein-

deer and the elves for me? Can you bring for my dad a new gun for hunt-ing, my mom wants some makeup and my sister Lenay wants jewellery. I would really like Skylanders. Thank you and Merry Christmas.

Jayden

Dear SantaI have been waiting for this Christ-

mas for a long time. Can you please bring my mom some new gardening gloves because she loves to garden? My dad some sweat pants. It doesn’t matter if they are black or gray. My sis-ter Farrah would like more Barbie accessories. I would please like a Lego Star Wars X-Wing kit. Have a happy night!

Nick

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Dear Santa, Are you busy with

your elves packing the sleigh with presents? I am looking forward to Christmas. I’m going to have dinner with my family this year. I would like a new Skylanders Giants game for Christmas. I like them because they are fun to play with. I have helped decorate my house. We have a Christmas tree with lights around it. I hope you like my tree when you come.

Love,Kaidence

Dear Santa, Do you have real magic? How do

you fly with your reindeer? How are your elves?

Santa, I would like a pink bicycle and a pink makeup kit for Christmas. I don’t have a bicycle or a makeup kit. At Christmas time, I make snowballs with everyone in my family. I hope I can see you at the Santa parade.

Love,Eliza

Dear Santa, How are you? How are the elves do-

ing? What toys are you getting ready?I would like a Barbie doll that

moves when I clap for Christmas. I really like Barbie dolls. I have been helpful at school. I really like going to the Santa parade in Aschcroft. I hope I see you there.

Love,Eva

Dear Santa,I saw you standing on the back of a

truck. Are you packing your sleigh?I would like a Spiderman for Christ-

mas. Spiderman is my favorite super-hero because he can fight bad guys.

I’m going to decorate my tree on Friday. I hope you like it when you come.

Love,Robbie

Dear Santa,I saw you a long time ago when I

was five. I woke up and I heard “Ho, Ho, Ho” and when I looked I wondered what was there and you disappeared. I was going to get my mom’s camera but you disappeared.

I hope you bring me 1,000 toys and put lots of candy in my stocking. Most of all I want you to bring my dad for Christmas. I hope your elves are work-ing hard at making toys for you to bring to all the kids in the world.

Love,Lyric

Dear Santa,I like you. At my house we are go-

ing to put eating candy canes on my tree. You can have a candy cane when you come. Last year my mom wished for an elf and he made little paper air-planes at my house. We liked the elf very much.

I hope you bring lots of presents to my house. Most of all I want Lego Bat-man because you can change the guys. This year I have been playing nicely with my sister Skylar. You are the best. Merry Christmas.

Love,Kaden

Dear Santa,I like all the toys that you bring.

How are the elves doing? I wonder if the elves come with you when you give out presents because I think you need help on Christmas Eve.

Santa, I want a new remote con-trol toy dinosaur for Christmas because I like dinosaurs and I really want that dinosaur to be a T-Rex. I have been playing with my baby sister really well. Her name is Ava. I hope you can bring a toy for my baby sister too. She real-ly likes dolls. Make sure you bring her a little doll because she is a really lit-tle baby.

I hope to see you at the Ashcroft pa-rade. This time I really hope you are at the front.

Love,Johnny

Dear Santa,I love you. Sometimes we go to my

grandma and grandpa’s for Christmas but this year we will be at home. I help my mom decorate the Christmas tree. I hope you like it. I am going to leave you chocolate chip cookies and milk on

the table. Please eat it because you are busy at Christmas.

I want a Barbie doll for Christmas because I like play-ing Barbies. I always

help my teachers and I help my mom do dishes.

I like going to the Santa parade in Ashcroft. I hope to see you there.

Love,Emma

Dear Santa,How are your elves doing? Are they

doing a good job making toys? Are you busy at your workshop? I really like the toys that you got for me last year. I got a doll. My sister and I saw a movie with you in it. I went to the Santa parade last year and I saw you there. I was walking with my mom and I had a big sucker. I had my picture taken with you. I hope I can see you at my house this year.

I wish I could have a new bike with a Barbie on it and a Rapunzel doll. I have been good every day. I helped my mom when she had surgery. I also learned my ABCs at school.

I’m going to leave you cookies and milk when you come. I hope you like them. I hope my sister isn’t on the naughty list.

Love, Shelby

Dear Santa,Thank you for the video message. I

am happy that the elves are busy mak-ing my toys. Are your reindeer eating a lot for pulling your sleigh?

We are going to decorate my house for Christmas after my sister’s birthday party on Saturday. I am going to ask my dad if we are going to chop down a tree.

I want new blankets and boy pil-lows. I also want toy trucks that people work in for Christmas. I have been good this year. I have been playing nicely with my brother.

I saw you at the Santa parade where my grandma and grandpa live and I sat on your lap to get my picture taken and then I got a candy cane.

Love,Tanner

letters to sANtA ClAUsMiss Ellis’ Kindergarten/Grade 1 Class, Cache Creek

“I hope my sister isn’t on the naughty list”

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letters to sANtA ClAUsGrade 2/3/4 Class, Skeetchestn Community School

“Santa, do you like chicken wings?”

“Have a very good day and have a safe day.”

Dear Santa,How are your reindeer? At my

house we hang stockings. There is a snowman and a cowboy on my stock-ing. I want a dinosaur toy for Christ-mas. I hope it is a T-Rex.

At Christmas time I play outside. I make snowmen with my sister. I hope you see my snowman when you come.

Love, Nathan

Dear Santa,I like your toys because they are

really awesome. How do your elves make them?

We are going to put presents under the Christmas tree. My mom and I put food and hot chocolate out for you. I hope you like it. I saw you at the com-

munity hall. You said “ho, ho, ho”. I want a really cool toy for Christ-

mas. I like hot wheels with a loop de loop. I have been good for my dad. I have listened to my dad.

I hope I’ll see you soon.Love,Jeremy

Dear Santa,Merry Christmas Santa! I want to

go to your house and eat chocolate chip cookies. Do you have good cookies at your house? Do you have ice cream at your house? I like ice cream. Please bring chocolate chip cookies and ice cream to my house.

I want some Lego and a computer for Christmas. Lego is fun. Santa, do you make race cars?

I’m going to leave you Chinese food and chicken wings. Santa, do you like Chinese food? Santa, do you like chicken wings?

Love, Darren

Dear Santa,How is it at your workshop? Are

you busy at your workshop? How are your elves? We have a Christmas tree at our house. It is a white Christmas tree. I decorated it with my sister last night.

I saw you at the art fair in Cache Creek. I like you. I told you that I wanted Pokeman and Yugio cards. I have been super, super good this year. I listen to my mom and dad.

Love, Henry

Dear Santa,Hello!How are you do-

ing? Am I on the naughty list or nice list? How do you get across the world in one night?

I’m going to give you good cookies. I will give you a good glass of milk.

I would like a Angry Birds toys, and the pack Halo lego, and a tablet and the game Farcry Three for Christmas.

Have a safe trip here.Kion B.

Dear Santa,Hi!How are you doing? How are the

animals at the North Pole?I will leave cookies and milk for

you. May I have Halo 4 for the Wii and

Mario and may I have Angry Birds Star Wars.

Thank you Santa!Love!Tyrell C.

Dear Santa Claus,Hello!How are you Santa

Claus? Which pie do you like? How is Mrs. Claus? How are rein-deer and elves?

You are awesome!I will leave you cookies and milk!I would really love a Laptop and a

phone case. May I have a T.V. set! May I get a real kitten in a cage please and thank you!

Have a very good day today and have a safe day.

Rhinannon B.

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Dear Santa Claus,Hi! How are the reindeer?

How are elves and Mrs. Claus? How do you eat all of those cookies? How is the North Pole? How are you doing? How do you get across the world in 1 night? Am I on the noughty list or the nice list?

I’m going to give you cookies and milk. I’m going to give you good cookies. I will give the reindeer some carrots and some apples too. I will give you some more treats.

I would really like some drums and a guitar. Some dance games for the PS3. Some other games for the PS3. I would really like some stuff for my mom and my stepdad. Some movies. I would like some stuff for my family.

Don’t forget my house. See you next year. Love

you Santa.Sincere S.

Dear St. Nick,Hi Santa!How is Mrs. Claus? How

are you doing? How are your reindeer?

I will leave cookies and milk for you. You are awe-some!

Could I please get a re-mote control truck. I would really like a pipe truck. May I have an IPod touch please. May I get the Nerf Vortech. I would like the game Call of Duty Black Ops II. May I get batteries for my control-ler. May I have Call of Duty Wold at War.

Thancks Santa Claus! Love,

Landon P.

Dear Santa, Hi!How are you doing? How

do you get across the world in one night? I will leave you a treat of cookies, an apple for each reindeer and some milk with the cookies.

I would like an IPad and some cow-girl boots, a toy robot for my brother. I would like a puppy and kitten.

Have a safe trip home.Thank you. Love, Erika I.

Dear Santa Claus,Hi!How are you doing?

How is Mrs. Claus? How are the reindeer and the elves doing?

I am going to leave you so good and delicious cook-ies and milk and a treat for the reindeer.

I would really love an IPod touch, an animal pil-low, a laptop, movies called Rise of the Guardians and Braking Dawn Part 2, a pink remote control car, a toy for my little brother too for Christmas please.

Have a great trip back to the North Pole and say hi to Mrs. Clause for me please.

Love,Kaiden H.

Dear Santa Claus,Hi!How are the elves?You are awesome!I would like Halo4,

I would like Assassins Creed 3. I would like Borderlands 2, a new TV and a computer. I would like an new IPod with games. I would like a mini-pinscher. I would like a remote control car and two nerf guns. I would like a spy case for Christmas please.

Thank you Santa. Love,

Carson M.

Dear Santa,Hi!How are you doing?

How are your reindeer? I will leave apples for the rein-deer.

May I get a PS3, Ipad and an Ipod touch, PSP Vida, PS2 games and PSP games.

Thank you Santa! Love, Jaryk A.

Dear Santa Claus, Hello!!How are the elves? How

is Mrs. Claus? How is Ru-dolph and the other rein-deer? What are your favour-ite cookies and pie? Am I on the nice list? Do you have any North Pole friends?

I have been a very good girl this year by helping my friends when they were upset of lonely.

I will leave some milk and cookies for you. I will leave the reindeer some car-rots. You are the best!

I would really love to have my own T.V. set, a pink remote control car, my own real little stripes munchkin kit in a cat carrier, my own diary with a lock and two keys, an MP3, and a very Merry Christmas for my family, friends and I!!

Thank you Santa Claus!!!

Have a great trip and

a very Merry Christmas! Love,

Erin B.P.S. I will leave you a

surprise!Bye Bye!

Dear Santa, Hello! How are the reindeer?

How is Mrs. Claus? I will leave an apple for the rein-deer.

I would really love an IPod, nail polish, a jewellery box, a robe please, a jacket, an Xbox game, a big teddy bear, a mood ring, a mov-ie called Picture Perfect, a poster and a skipping rope.

Thank you Santa! Love, Tyra S.

Dear Santa, Hi Santa!Come to my house first!How are you doing? I

will leave you some cookies and milk.

I just want a few things. I would like a big teddy bear, an IPod, a little race car, a game for my Xbox, a couple clothes and a necklace and bracelet.

Oh and Ms. William wanted me to say “ ‘Sup fat man!”

Thank you Santa Claus! Love,

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Dear SantaI want a new game

for my 3ds and as-sassins creed 3 and a new fox hat and some candy canes and some iTunes for my iPod and a sled and how old are you and black ops the new one and the new halo game.

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Dear SantaI want a little lamp because some-

times it is dark in my room and I donte want to turn on the light because my sister is waching a movie an she dosent want to be botherd.

Do you drink coffy?Dear Santa. I want an ipod touch I

think I deserve this because I’ve wanted a ipod touch for a long time an I’d tride to save up but it was hard.

Dear Santa why dose it have to snow in Christmas?

Trinity

Dear Santa ClauseHow are you? Is it really hard get-

ting ready for Christmas? How are your Reindeer and Elves? Are you ready to eat lots of cookies and drinking milk and eggnog? What are your favorite kinds of cookies? I really want a tablet for Christmas! I sometimes get bored and there is nothing for me to do. So I think a tablet would do a pretty good job of keeping me company. I think I deserve it because I do really good in school and I try my best to get the best grade I can on my report card. I also would not mind some wii games and d.s. Games. I would like it because we have some at home and I would like to try different types of games. I think I deserve some because I have been very nice. I would also like some coloured jeans. This year I’ve worked on being good by doing my school work with lots of detail.

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Dear SantaI want a 3dsxl with Super Mario

bros.2, Mario 3d land, Paper Mario sticker star, Mario kart 7, Sky Land-ers Giants and all of the set up and the Sky Landers giants is all for the wii, a Ipod touch and a Wii U with new super Mario bros. With the controller, x box36, ps3 and a laptop. I want all of

that because I do my chores like put the dishes away, sweep under the table and I do my work at school everyday.

Brandon

Dear SantaI would like a ipad and ipod touch,

Hello kitty dream diary, a 40 inch tv, a laptop, and Just Dance 4. A reason why I deserve these things is because I have been doing dishes, swept floor twice a day, do laundry, fix my sister’s bed, fix mom and dad’s bed and a whole bunch of other chores. I only get free time for 4 or 5 hours on mom’s laptop or spend time with cousins or read or even watch living room tv. I’m wondering how your elves, reindeer and Mrs. Clause are feeling?

Riannon

Dear Santa ClauseI want a ipod shuffle because I’ve

bin trying to do all my work I need to finish. I want a soccer ball because I’ve been helping my mom with my uncle and grandma. I want a new sketch book for at home because I help take out the garbage.

Brooke-Lynne

Mr and Ms ClauseI only have a short Christmas wish

list because I love family. For Christ-mas I want a Nintendo 3ds xl, a ipad 2, halo set, a minecraft on ps3, lego hero factory, ninjago sets and new super Mario bros 2. Santa I always wonderd how cold it is at the northpole? Do you have elves at the north pole? I think i deseve those things because I care for others and i give food to people who’s hungry on the bus. I wish you a merry Christmas Santa ad a happy new year. :D

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Dear SantaI would like a skateboard for Christ-

mas because: I help out around my house a lot. My mom says I’m a good girl and she doesn’t want me to change the way I am which is a tomboy. I am 9 years old and in grade 4. Since I am a tomboy, please no girly girl skate-

boards. My favourite colour is blue. I love it. I hope you have a good day ad I hope you get this in time.

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Dear Santa & Rain DeerI want some Cadillac shoes and an I

phone 5S. I think I deserve these things because I helped my Uncle Vernon help his sister in Langley move to Vancou-ver.

Dustin

Dear SantaI would like a DSI and a tablet for

Christmas. I think I deserve it, because I have been a very good boy this year. I always listen to my Granny and do what I’m told. I would like these presents be-cause I think they are a lot of fun and I would only play with them when my Granny said that I could. I have worked hard to be good this year by doing all my chores, listening to my teacher, and doing all my work. I am 9 now and very responsible so I would take very good care of my DSI or my tablet.

How is Rudolph and the other rein-deer? How is Mrs. Clauses? Hope you have a good night on Christmas Eve. Talk to you next year!

Jacob

Dear SantaI would really like an Ipod for

Christmas. I think I deserve this be-cause: I listen to my mom all the time. I am a good big brother and I help out around the house. At school I always finish my math sheets, I listen to Mrs. Syenchuk all the time and I always lis-ten to the rules on the playground.

I think this year I have bee a very good boy; I am very responsible at home and at school so I will be very careful with my Ipod.

Dominic

Dear Santa and Mrs. ClausI want a 3ds and halo 4 and black

ops 2. I think I deserve these things be-cause I cleaned my room 3 times in 1 week and I cleaned the whole house. What are your favourite cookies?

James

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Dear SantaThis year I would like a Wii U and

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How many cookies and milk do you have on Christmas Eve? How many elves do you have?

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Dear Santa & Rain Deer’sI want a I Phone 4s because help my

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Dear SantaIs your beard as white like the snow.What is your favorite cookies be-

cause I do a lot of baking.What is your favorite reindeer in the

team.Do you have fun for Christmas day.How many elves do you have to

make the toys.What do you like doing for Christ-

mas.How many reindeer do you have.Do your elves work hard.How are you doing.I want a Ipad and a Ipod for Christ-

mas. Because I been good all year.How is Mrs. Clause doing?Did Mrs. Clause have any kids.What I like doing for Christmas is

to cook.Jillie-Anne

Dear SantaI want a Play station and black ops

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Dear SantaI sure hope you can read hand-

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trollers.I think I should get these

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If you bring me these things, I’ll work at school even harder than I do now. I will help my grandma with her gar-den.

Jay

Dear SantaI would like a I pad mini a iphone

5 a black berry tablet and a i pod that has 32GB. Because I do alot of chores I help take care of my brothers and high tops that go up to my knee. And my brothers where cinda being good i guesse.

Tasia

Dear SantaHow are the reindeer and elves?

Here at Lytton it started snowing. It started on Dec. 6. Everyone ran to the window. This year I am in grade 5. I have a new teacher. Her name is Miss S. This year I am in the Christmas play. I am the red-nosed reindeer. This year can I please have a dog like Buddy? I think I should get one because Buddy is lonely when I go to school and mom and dad go to work. He has no one to play with and I think I deserve it be-cause I was hard working at school. I would feed it every day and play with it and make a house for Buddy and it and this time I know how to take care of it and I will still take the same care for Buddy because then he would be very sad. What kind of cookies would you like? What do the reindeer like? Do the elves want something too? If they do can you tell me?

Kiera

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50" & SMART VIERA Full HD Progressive 3D Plasma televisionFull HD Progressive Web smoother for picture

2D conversion Real Connect WiFi DLNA player SD photo gallery

terminals terminals

$26.97/ 48 months

TCP50UT50

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$44.97/ 48 months

TCP60UT50

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rubber suspension Five posts for the best connection Keyhole bracket

ERS-200

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DDX719

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PN43E450

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PN51E450

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