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Spirit of Christmas Gaeil Farrar photo Octavia, 13, and Zeah Rusch, 12, made a beautiful wreath from tree boughs and pine cones at the Earth Friendly Holiday event. See Pages 9 and 10 for the story.
Tandyn Bell art work For our cover pages we chose this drawing by Chilcotin Road Elementary student Tandyn Bell which worked well in the framing of pictures and messages.
A Touch of Class Welcome to the Touch of Class section where we feature the literary and artistic talents of the Chilcotin Road Elementary Grade 2/3 and Grade 3 classes.
Mr. LePage’s Grade 2/3 class
Mrs. Mclean’s Grade 3 class
Noelle’s first Christmas ..................................................................Page 4 Tim’s Christmas -- year 1977.........................................................Page 5 The Receiving instead of Giving Christmas...................................Page 6 A Christmas Poem and The joys of Cariboo living........................Page 7 A Christmas to remember..............................................................Page 8 An old fashioned Christmas...........................................................Page 9 Nature and castoffs provide new gifts.........................................Page 10 Family collects gifts of warmth.....................................................Page 11 Finding old Tribune sparks Christmas memories........................Page 13 Winters were a little harsher back then.......................................Page 14
‘tis the Season Gaeil Farrar photo Darby Lynne Ferguson had fun at the Santa Claus Parade and Winter Lights event held in Spirit Square. Part of the fun was having her faced painted as a snow princess and her picture taken with one of the standup characters. For more pictures see Page 34
A touch of class Chilcotin Road Elementary.........................Pages 15-32 Chilcotin Road Elementary students jump for joy ........................Page 33 Getting into the holiday spirit .......................................................Page 34 ‘Tis the season.............................................................................Page 35 Newcomers share holiday traditions...................................... Page 36-37 Gifts appreciated and shared.................................................Page 38-39 Tons of food collected in poverty challenge .................................Page 39 Grade 7s top food bank fundraising............................................Page 43
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Noelle’s first Christmas By Rylee Smith “Kirk, I understand your frustration, but your vacation leave has run out,” Elliot Bradford hollered into the phone. “You will be due at work tomorrow. Kirk, I hope you understand. “Christmas is one of the busiest times of year. We need you,” Elliot concluded. “I can’t do it. You leave me no choice but to –” came the response. “You’re quitting on me!” Elliot cut in. “Kirk… I can give you tomorrow and Boxing Day off. “I’ll give you a raise, please don’t quit! I’m guaranteeing a promotion!” “Alright, Elliot. I’m taking you up on your offers. Thanks.” “Excellent, I’ll see you in a few days.” Kirk was excited that Elliot let him have a few days off, and that he got a promotion. It seemed to be a local tradition that everyone in town went to Elliot’s on Christmas, either for dinner or an after dinner party, but he had always had to work on Christmas. Usually he didn’t mind because they would prepare food all day, and most of the staff, except for the waiters and a few chefs, were free to mingle with their friends and family. However, this year was different. This
Gaeil Farrar photo Rylee Smith won the Tribune’s Spirit of Christmas writing contest in the ages 11 to 14 category. year he had his 11-month-old baby, Noelle, and he certainly didn’t want to miss her first Christmas. He also wanted to get his wife, Melody, a dog for Christmas. She had wanted to get a puppy ever since their old dog, Sassy, had to be put down after a heart attack. Sassy died while Melody was pregnant. Kirk convinced Melody not to get a puppy while Noelle was still a tiny baby. “I take it Elliot wanted you to work on Christmas?” Melody asked. Kirk stood there, observing the beauty of his wife, even though she was wearing an apron splattered with dough from Christmas
cooking, and her cocoa coloured hair had started to come out of her braid. Her vibrant green eyes sparkled. Kirk swallowed dryly before announcing, “Unfortunately yes, but he said I could take a couple days off. And I got a promotion!” “So what did you do? Threaten to quit?” “Yes, but it got me a few days off and a promotion!” “Con!” Melody joked. Kirk could tell she was actually happy for him. He went to find the cereal for a quick breakfast. Noelle watched as her dad strode into the room and shouted out an excited “dada” at his arrival.
They ate a quick breakfast, and then Melody announced, “Now it’s time to take Noelle to the library for story time.” Noelle was buckled into the carseat (which in her opinion was a torture tool), while her parents pulled on their coats and snow boots. They got into their SUV and drove to the library. Walking inside to the story time room (Noelle was carried, of course), they found some space on the edge of the rug. “Hey, Frank, did you figure out what Sandy Closet is?” Noelle asked her slightly older friend, Frank, in baby talk. Of course to the adults it just sounded like gibberish. “Well, I’ve gathered some info. It’s pronounced Santy Paws. He has nine reindeer, though everyone thinks he has eight for some unclear reason, a red suit, a white beard, is fat, and is like a mailman, only he delivers presents to children by going down their chimneys. “How he gets in is beyond me. And if he can get in, then burglars can too, right? “Apparently he’s some sort of Peeping Tom because he sees you when you’re sleeping and knows when you’re awake, and he knows when you’ve been bad or good, and according to some he has a naughty list and a nice list which
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he makes and then checks twice,” Frank explained. “What! Santy Pause. As in pause like stop, or paws like a kitten’s? And if he’s Santy Pause then whose Sandy Closet? Or Santa Cruz?” “Santa Cruz is a city in California. I have found no connection between Santy Paws and Santa Cruz. Besides he’s Santy, not
Santa. “Apparently he lives near the North Pole. I’ve seen pictures of it. It’s a little pole that has candy cane stripes and a little sign that says ‘The North Pole.’” “Oh. What about this Heyzeus guy? How’s he related to all this?” “I think Christmas is his birthday. And it’s pronounced G-sus, but it really shouldn’t be because Heyzeus is
how people usually say Jesus. He’s that saviour or whatever, who, like, started Christianity.” “Really? Like the one born to that Virginian Mary?” “Yeah. That’s the one. But how can she be from Virginia when they were all in Israel?” “Beats me! Maybe she took a plane!” Turn to Page 5
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Tim’s Christmas — year 1977 By Ashtyn Ball
Gaeil Farrar photo Ashtyn Ball is the winner in the Spirit of Christmas writing contest ages 6 to 10.
Tim was a boy. He had no family. He lived alone and he did not even have a house. His dad died in the war, his mom died from cancer, and he had no brothers or sisters, not even a dog. It was very cold outside, so he went to an alley. It was dark out, and all of a sudden he heard something.
So he turned around, and there stood two big dogs, that had big feet! And then he heard some guy talking. “Son, do not be afraid. It is I, God.” Then a man came and whacked the dogs on the butt and then the dogs ran away. It was Christmas Eve, Tim thought, so he went back to his tent that he built. He got there and said, “Oh no! My tent!
My tent, was not there. Someone, or something, must have taken it.” Now what was he going to do? He was only 13 years old. Oh no. Then he saw a boy. He looked sad, so Tim went to see him. He said, “Hi, my name is Tim, what is yours?” “My name is Peter.” “Cool. That’s a nice name.” “Thank you,” said
Peter. “Are you OK?” said Tim. “Ya, I ran away from home because my dad and my mom broke up, and they got very mad at each other. So I ran away.” “Oh, that’s very sad.” Tim said. “Ya, sure,” said Peter. “Do you want to go somewhere warmer?” “OK.” So they went to go
somewhere warmer. They went to an old run down corner store out of town. They fixed it up and had a good warm Christmas together.
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with your nose so bright, won’tcha guide “Yeah, that makes my sleigh tonight?’ sense!” Then all the rein“Alright! Let’s sing a deer loved him as they Christmas carol!” the shouted out with glee! librarian who was in Rudolph the Red charge of story time Nosed Reindeer you’ll declared. go down in history!” “How about Ru“Wait, did she say dolph the Red Nose Santa? Reindeer? “I though you said it “Okay, here we go: was Santy?” Rudolph the Red “Whatever. Nose Reindeer had a “I was right about very shiny nose, and the nine reindeer. if you ever saw it you “There’s Dasher, might even say it glows! Dancer, Prancer, VixAll of the other rein- en, Comet, Cupid, deer, used to laugh and Donner, Blitzen, and call him names! Rudolph.” They never let poor “You know, I heard Rudolph join in any that all Santa’s reinreindeer games! deer are female, beThen one foggy cause they all have Christmas Eve Santa antlers on Christmas, came to say ‘Rudolph where as male reindeer
would have already lost their antlers for the winter,” Noelle added. “Yeah, but young males don’t lose their antlers until spring. And besides, who names a female reindeer Rudolph?” “You’re right, but I’ll bet you anything Vixen’s a girl.” “Well, Santa is supposed to come tonight to drop off presents. “If we stay up we can ask about his reindeer.” “Okay. How about if there’s more girls than boys you give me one of your Christmas presents and vice versa, I’ll give you one of mine!” That night Noelle
snuck out of her room and watched as Santa unloaded a few presents under the tree, and had some cookies and milk. She crawled up behind him, and grabbed his boot. “What gender are your reindeer?!” Noelle demanded. “Both. There is, however, more females than males!” Santa declared. “Cool, thanks, and nice outfit by the way. The curled moustache is a nice touch. It’s neat that you can understand babies. Most adults can’t.” “Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!” Santa disappeared.
“COOL!” Christmas day arrived and they opened presents and ate Christmas food. Kirk gave Melody the dog, who Noelle started calling Sandy (as in Sandy Closet, of course). That evening at the Christmas party she talked to Frank about how there were more female reindeer. “Hogwash, he told me there were more males than females!” “So, what now?” “I know, let’s give each other a Christmas gift!” They exchanged gifts. “That’s so cute!” their mothers declared. The end and Merry Christmas.
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The receiving instead of giving Christmas
By Mary Tresierra Christmas for our family that year looked so bleak it nearly overwhelmed me. Even my usual pleasure in baking bread and knitting that day did not conquer this worry. No matter how much I worked or budgeted, there was no way I could stretch the pay cheques to cover Christmas, too. I could not even afford the ingredients for Christmas cakes or mince pies which were my husband, John’s, favourites. The toll of our bills and expenses weighed heavily on both of us. We were fiercely independent and did not ask for charity. I was trying to think of a way to make Christmas a good time as I finished the bread and cinnamon buns when I heard a knock on the door. Horrified, I looked down at my husband’s old shirt I was wearing; the table loaded with my baking; my knitting scattered around and the dishes waiting to be washed. There was no time to clear any of the mess before I an-
Gaeil Farrar photo Mary Tresierra is the Spirit of Christmas story contest winner in the adult category. swered the door. It was Rev. G. McKenna, Superior (Father McKenna) of Sacred Heart Church in Williams Lake making his parish rounds. Stammering out my greetings, I invited him in. He tried to put me at ease by telling me how good the bread smelled and looked. Soon he had me feeling more at ease as we talked about God and the upcoming Christmas season.
Father McKenna asked if we were prepared but I was noncommittal and just replied, “We’ll make it.” I could see his observant eyes looking around. As we concluded this visit, he said, “I’m going to put your family on our Christmas hamper list.” I was horrified and speechless. Were we that poor? I lived in fear for over a week before I told my husband. He was outraged
and angry with me for not saying no, however, it was too late to refuse, the delivery people came, loaded with goodies and presents. The children were overjoyed in seeing all this abundance. We were both silently humbled and it stung. I was sorting it all out and putting the groceries away, when I noticed Christmas cakes and two jars of precious mincemeat, items on my wish list. I was thankful for the hand-knitted socks and mittens in this hamper. I had been making mittens out of old sweaters and my sock knitting was far behind. We put the wrapped presents under the tree and I set to work making John’s mincemeat pies. Father McKenna had covered everything. I felt a huge weight lifted off my shoulders. I blessed God, Father McKenna and all those who had made this possible for us.
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A Christmas poem I look around to see what surrounds me. All this welling happiness astounds me. Christmas joy fills the room. With a hint of bells, laughter, and turkey perfume. Jack Frost dances in the late night air. But we’re inside and warm; without a care. We’re gathered around singing Christmas jingles. I giggle out loud as my soft voice mingles. People rush into the room as others drift out. The music is so loud instead of talking, we shout. The fireplace is roaring and radiating heat. There are still many people that I have to greet. Amongst the chaos I sit in my chair. Christmas and commotion is a pretty good pair. Children perch on windows watching snow fall from the sky. They wave to their snowman that is missing one eye. Lights, garlands, and wreaths are strung from the walls. Mistletoe and holly are placed in doorways and halls. The clock strikes eleven and the kids fall asleep. The night has ascended without making a peep. As my head hits my pillow, I hear a jolly good cheer, “Merry Christmas and blessings to all through the year!” By Brenda Van Wyck
Brenda Van Wyck is 17 years old and receives honourable mention for her poem in the Tribune Spirit of Christmas writing contest.
The joys of Cariboo living By Christine Hornby I was walking by myself last Monday morning down the Williams Lake creek bed. It was a grey morning, a good day for a crisp walk to clear the cobwebs. With each step I took I could hear the snow and ice crystals crunching beneath my new snow boots. I had a nice rhythm to my step and in my mind I could hear the creek running, promoting an inner peace and tranquility within my being. The gurgling creek was running faster than my walking rhythmic steps. The snow was fresh but other human beings had walked there the day before I reckoned. Deer hoof prints were prevalent, and dog, or I wondered to myself, coyote tracks? I was trying to figure out in my mind, do coyotes have four or five toes and claws like dogs? I went home and looked up coyote, in my Animal Tracks of Western Canada, by Joanne E. Barwide book. The book said coyote tracks can be easily confused with those of the fox or the domestic dog. No wonder I was confused. Dogs tend to wander, while coyotes will travel with purpose. I noticed the dreariness of the sandy cliff as I glanced upward on this grey day. Everything seemed so black and white as snowy winter days often seem. I continued on peacefully contented with my own thoughts, often racing, meditating, reasoning, contemplating.
Gaeil Farrar photo Christine Hornby won honourable mention for adult. In no time at all I reached the first bridge, lost in my own thoughts, but not lost. The gurgling of the creek returned upon rounding the last bend in the trail. The trail marker indicated I was at the two kilometre point of the creek bed. I stood motionless on the first bridge lost in re-
laxed thought. I leaned on the wooden bridge railing viewing the ice that had formed on the smooth river rocks below. Crystals!! No sound, how peaceful. Slowly my eyes rose to the bend on the trail and much to my surprise stood, braced stiffly, ready to bolt, were 15 deer. I quickly counted them as I often do when I hear and see a flock of Canadian geese flying south for the winter. There they stood, saucily staring, startled like me. I was experiencing one of those magical moments in nature that remains with you for a long, long time, if not forever. Eye contact with 15
deer. I noticed there was one buck in the middle of the herd, on the left hand side. As quickly as they appeared, 20 feet from me, they began to disband. Half bounded up a hill with the buck leading the way up over the ridge. Amazingly coming into my view and as amazingly disappearing. Some scattered into the bushes below, down, down, towards the water. What a gracious sight, blessed to be a part of one of nature’s little miracles. My thoughts turned to childhood and the miracle of Christmas. Could these deer be Santa’s reindeer and the shining buck Rudolph preparing for the long
run from the North Pole to South America and back all in one special night that children believe in, and some adults like to too? Of course it could be Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and the most famous reindeer of all (and friends). They went down in history after all. One’s mind wanders on a cold, clear, crisp, grey day in the valley. It’s magical to live and experience fleeting moments in nature, in a country that is so free, peaceful, and has so much space to wander until one’s heart is content. That is the peace and hush that comes over the world at Christmas time. God Bless.
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A Christmas to remember
By Calista Leigh Ball One cold day in December, not very far away from Christmas, a girl sat on her bed. She was sad and lonely. All the other girls were going home to their families for Christmas, but she had to go to her grandmother’s house. Her dad was always away from home on business, and only the staff would be at the house. Dec. 22, 2000 Winnipeg, Manitoba — Miss Hadley’s boarding school. The door opened and, Emma, her best friend and roommate walked in. “What’s the matter Lynnie, you look sad?” she asked. I sighed, “I just got a letter from my dad. He’s not going to be home for Christmas
Christmas Shortbread recipe passed along This recipe for shortbread has been part of the lakecity culture for many years and is shared here in the spirit of Christmas giving. 1 lb. butter 1 1/2 cups icing sugar 4 cups flour Knead the butter and flour in a large ceramic bowl. Add the icing sugar Cut out with cookie cutters (small) or a small circle. As the cookies cool, sprinkle white sugar on top. Roll your dough out on wax paper so it doesn’t stick to the counter. Can use half of a plastic lid to scrape off your counter. Bake in a slow oven for one hour at 250F to 300F degrees. This recipe was passed down to me by Sandra Abbott when I first came to Williams Lake in 1976. It was given to her by Mrs. A. L. Palmer. Shared by Chris Hornby.
Gaeil Farrar photo Calista Leigh Ball, pictured here with her 20-month old sister Gianna, won honourable mention in the Spirit of Christmas writing contest for her story in the ages 11 to 14 category. ... again. I’m being sent to Grandmother Liz’s. I mean it wouldn’t be so bad if I was going to Nana Kate’s,
but Grandmother Liz never pays any attention to me.” “That’s too bad,” said Emma. “What are you going to do about
it.” She asked, knowing her friend wouldn’t give up so easily. “Well I was thinking about asking Dad about letting me go to Nana Kate’s. She is really nice, and Grandpa Dennis too, of course. He may act gruff sometimes, but I know he means well.” “So what’s stopping you from asking him?” asked Emma. “I just don’t know how dad would feel about that, ever since mom passed away … well you know what I mean.” “Of course,” said Emma. “But I also know that if he really loves you, he would let you go. And you have never spent a Christmas with your Nana, have you?” “No but …” Emma interrupted. “There, I’m sure he will let you go. I’ve met your Dad before. He’s
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL! Gaeil Farrar photo Santa and Mrs. Claus enjoyed meeting the children of Williams Lake during the annual Winter Lights celebration held in Spriti Square, Saturday, Nov. 30.
really nice, just really busy, correct?” “Correct.” said Lynn. “Great!” said Emma. “Let’s go get permission. She was already out the door, heading to Miss Hadley’s office. Dec. 26, 2000, Rosemary, Alberta, Nana Kate’s house. I have never had a Christmas like this before. I got to spend time with people I love. I shared stories with Grandpa, and baked with Nana. She makes the best Christmas apple frit-
ters ever! They taught me the real meaning of Christmas, what we’re really celebrating is baby Jesus’s birthday! And we give presents because it is a reminder that God gave us Baby Jesus as a present. It’s all so beautiful! They took me to church on Christmas Eve, and when we got back who should be sitting in the living room, but my dad! I had told Grandpa all about the school and how much I hated it. He secretly phoned Dad that night and
told him all about it, not even Nana knew that dad was coming! Grandpa and he have got it all set, arranged, now I will be going to school here in Rosemary. And Dad’s moving here too so he will be close to me when he’s at home, but when he’s not, I will come and live with Nana and Grandpa! This was the best Christmas ever! I got the best present in the world, the true meaning of Christmas. And my family’s love! The End
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Gaeil Farrar photos Bill Lloyd (left) helps brothers Lucas, 8, and Jamie, 6, Kranabetter make birch bark bird houses during the Earth Friendly Holiday event hosted at the Central Cariboo Arts Centre by the Central Cariboo Conservation Society/Scout Island Nature Centre and local artists and crafters on Nov. 29-30. Dozens of volunteers gathered materials, and pre-made portions of some items which children and adults made into Earth friendly Christmas presents and ornaments during the free community event. About 200 people attended the Friday evening session and about 100 people visited for the Saturday session.
Val Biffert shows participants how to make serving trays out of birch rounds, finishing them with a beeswax compound used to restore wooden salad bowls. She also cut up old scarves to make rag wreaths.
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Gaeil Farrar Staff Writer Whether its baking or crafts, making things from scratch is always a fun way to bring family and friends together. This holiday season, hundreds of children and their parents found a little fun making Christmas decorations from natural and recycled materials provided free by community volunteers. The free Earth Friendly Holiday Event was sponsored by the Cariboo Chilcotin Conservation Society and Scout Island Nature
Centre, with lots of help from artists and crafters. Approximately 300 people participated in the event held at the Central Cariboo Art Centre, Nov. 29-30. Naturalist Sue Hemphill said the two groups hatched the idea for the event three years ago as a way to mentor the community in ways people can live lightly on the earth, leaving only a small ecological footprint. “To some people living lightly can sound like a lot of work and not much fun,” Hemphill said.
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“We decided to show how much fun and joyful it can be to be Earth friendly. We invited other people to help us and this year the whole art centre got involved.” Everything being made was truly remarkable. At one table people were using old ties to make soft snakes that could be used as kid’s toys, scarfs or window/ door draft deflectors.
People were making wreaths from cedar bows, bird houses from birch bark rounds, and Christmas tree ornaments out of clay. At other tables people were folding and cutting old Christmas cards to make impressive little gift boxes. Coloured paper and potatoes cut in half and carved with simple shapes to make stamps were being employed in the making of
gift tags. One table was dedicated to making beaded Christmas ornaments. Local artists and crafters worked tirelessly to demonstrate and supply materials for the crafts. Dozens of little wooden birds were made given to the project for children and parents to decorate.
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Nature and castoffs provide new gifts From Page 9 Many wooden boards were carefully cut and sanded by volunteers so that participants could cover them with glue and fine gravel to turn them into trivets to hold hot pots. The weavers were showing people how to wrap yarn around two crossed willow twigs to make beautiful God’s-eye ornaments. At another table people were learning how to turn birch tree rounds into simple but festive serving boards sealed with a beeswax compound that is used to keep wooden salad bowls in good shape. Another volunteer was teaching people how to use the pieces she had cut from old wool scarves to make rag wreaths. The art centre’s gift shop was also open for the occasion. Among the items for sale were the recycled bags made from the city’s old street banners. The light-weight bags are great for carrying books, swim gear, groceries, baby needs, or what-haveyou. Live music accompanied the festivities, along with light goodies and beverages. While there was no charge to participate in this event there is an expectation that people will continue to seek out Earth friendly holiday traditions. “There is real joy in celebrating whatever traditions you have at this time of year, and that joy can include making sure that what you do is good for all life on earth,” Hemphill says. “So the charge for this event is for each person to continue to find ways to celebrate your traditions in an Earth Friendly way. “And a special wish that everyone spend time outdoors enjoying and cherishing nature.”
Twins Melissa and Rachel Elefson, 5, make pottery ornaments with their sister Rebecca, 8, in the pottery studio at the Central Cariboo Arts Centre.
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Monica Lamb-Yorski photo Cariboo Friendship Society social programs supervisor Karen Hewitt (left), accepts a closet full of warm clothing donated by Roy and Evelyn Buxbaum of Any Season and Good Guys Gardening.
Family collects gifts of warmth Monica Lamb-Yorski Tribune Staff Writer Ron Buxbaum knows what it’s like to be hungry. “One time I had
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said you have to help people out where the rubber hits the road,” Buxbaum said. Since March, the Buxbaums, along with Ron’s mother Gerta, have been collecting hats, toques, jackets and stuffed animals. At his place of business he has a container storing items. Evelyn and Gerta have washed the items, mended anything that needed mending, and prepared them for donating to the Friendship Society, the Salvation Army and St. Vincent de Paul So-
ciety at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, all in Williams Lake. “My mom and wife are good at finding things,” Buxbaum said. He has lived in Williams Lake for 11 years, and grew up in the Fraser Valley. Nine years ago, he and his father started collecting warm clothing at winter time to give to people in need. “It feels really good,” he said of the donating. “After Christmas we will start collecting for next year. I’m hoping we can fill that container.”
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Santa and Snoopy mug for the camera at the annual Pet Pictures with Santa fundraiser at the Williams Lake Veterinary Hospital last month.
animal shelter. Pet Pictures with Santa earned more than $1,600 for the SPCA this season, while providing an opportunity for pet lovers to have a photo taken of their beloved family pet with Santa Claus. “The SPCA really relies on support from the community,” says Williams Lake Veterinary Hospital staff Karen Sepkowski of why the business started the fundraiser. “Anything we can do to help them, benefits the animals and we’re happy to do it,” Sepkowski says. This year 89 families supported the fundraiser, bringing in everything from cats and dogs to horses, donkeys and even a snake one year. “Any companion animal, any pet, is welcome to come,” Sepkowski says. $1,500 each year.
Angie Mindus photos Chilko dons a Christmas sweater and hat just to please his owner, Diana Shklanka, who was thrilled with the co-operation given by her beloved pets Chilko and Tyson.
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Finding old Tribune sparks Christmas memories Monica Lamb-Yorski Staff Writer Discovering a page she’d saved from the Dec. 23, 1953 issue of the Williams Lake Tribune sparked some Christmas memories for Pauline Polehoyke. On one side of the clipped page there was a full page greeting from management and staff at Mackenzies Limited, showing photographs of all the staff members. Pauline, now 79 years old, worked there in the grocery department from age 25 to 30. “When I saw the newspaper I saw there were lots of people in those pictures that people would know,” Pauline said. “I thought it would be neat to share it.” On the other side of the page there was a special Christmas CKCQ Dial 570 broadcast listing showing what listeners could tune in to hear from Christmas Eve at 9:30 a.m. up until 10:30 p.m. on Christmas Day. The offerings ranged from letters to Santa, greetings from merchants, musical offerings to morning devotions. Two air times were slated for Her Majesty the Queen, greetings from remote areas, and a Commonwealth broadcast. Headlines on the page included: Lack of a steno again delays County Court, Land gift for UBC experiments, Dezell elected at Prince George and
Museum of the Cariboo Chilcotin photo Railway Avenue in Williams Lake, January 1935.
Monica Lamb-Yorski photo Pauline Polehoyke recently discovered a page from the Williams Lake Tribune’s Dec. 23, 1953 edition featuring a full-page Season’s Greeting from Mackenzies Ltd. where she worked. Police Court. Two photographs on the page depicted busy postal workers in the throws of the Christmas season. One declared that postal worker Maureen Stewart had helped sort more than 100,000 cards. The other photo showed Chris Agnew and Mrs. Fred Rich surrounded working with parcels and said the post office had dealt with 4,250 parcels. “The volume of parcels arriving is just about the same as last year, but are later at coming in,” reported postmaster Cece Rhodes. Pauline recently found the clipping tucked away in a draw-
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er in her home. “I was clearing out the drawer, found it and thought, “heh,” she said. “A lot of the older ones are gone, but I see Peter Epp around. He’s right there,” she pointed to his photo on the page. Originally from Bawlf, Alta. near Camrose, Pauline and her husband Nester arrived in Williams Lake 58 years ago. They had moved to the Okanagan. As far as job prospects went there wasn’t too much to look forward to so they ventured to the Cariboo. “I was homesick for the first little while, then after I made a trip home I realized this was where I should
be,” Pauline recalled. “We’ve been here ever since and Williams Lake has been really good to us.” Things have changed, she admitted. At the beginning the streets were so full of holes that vehicles would get stuck, she laughed. Shoppers arrived by horseback, tied their animals up to a hitching post outside the back of Mackenzies, and waited for the store to open first thing in the morning with gunny sacks in hand for the groceries. Groceries weren’t scanned at the cash register like they are today. “We had to pick them up item by item out of
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the buggy and weigh it. We had a list of how much everything cost by the pound.” She had to calculate the final cost in her head, but she had time. There weren’t the lineups like there are
nowadays, she said. Cashiers also stocked the shelves. A truck would arrive, staff would unload the truck, placing items in the back, and then Pauline would figure out how many cans of milk or beans she needed in the store area. She’d put the items in a buggy, bring them out and put them on the shelf. “If it was busy someone would help us,” she said. As if it was yesterday, she still remembers the prices.
Bread was nine cents a loaf, tall cans of milk were 10 cents, and four-pound pails of honey, jam and peanut butter were 89 cents. She earned $17 a week and she was the head cashier. Pauline and Nester rented a place from Pudge Moon on South Lakeside. It was a small cabin near where the Seventh Day Adventist School is now. “Mr. Moon had a few cabins there,” Pauline said. See WINTERS Page A14
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Winters were a little harsher back then FROM PAGE A13 They paid $40 a month for rent. The place was heated with wood and the odd pail of coal, she recalled. Of course there were outdoor toilets, and they hauled water from Williams Lake for washing. “We heated it on the stove for washing ourselves and our clothes. I remember getting a wringer washer. It was a treat after using the washboard.” Her brother sold propane stoves and convinced her it was time to upgrade from a wood stove. “For the first while I kept burning everything. With the wood stove I could keep a
steady temperature with one stick of wood at a time and could open the door to drop the heat.” To earn extra money so she could pay for a babysitter, she washed the uniforms for the store. They were brown and green, and the men wore aprons. She also washed the uniforms for SuperValu, located where Kondolas Furniture is on Oliver Street. “Looking back I realize I would often say, if there’s a will, there’s a way.” Pauline worked at Mackenzies for five years, stopping when she was expecting their second child, and then returning
for a few more years to work there. After that she stayed at home with her daughter and three sons, selling Avon and Tupperware, and other home-based projects. “I also did longterm care in my home for 15 years. I had two clients and they lived right with us.” It was rewarding because she could be at home and get things done, she said. Nester worked for different mills, drove transport truck and logging. They have three sons — Dean, Brian and Reg and lost their daughter Debbie Fosbery to cancer six years ago.
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My Christmas tradition is having fun with my mom. On Christmas Eve, me and my sisters hit a piñata. In November Drome the Knome comes out and does silly things and we decorate the tree and mom shovels a snow maze for us. On Boxing Day we go visit family. When we get there they welcome us in and say, “Hi you guys.” Then we would come into their house and chat a bit and then we open the presents they give us. Then we play with them and thank them but most of all we have fun.
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Braedi Hamar Favourite Christmas memories
I like seeing family and friends on Christmas Day. On Christmas Day I like playing with my cousins and friends. I love Christmas. After Christmas all my family and friends go home.
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On Christmas morning I wake up and go downstairs. As soon as I see the presents I runback upstairs and wake up my sister and mom and dad. Then we have lots of fun opening presents. On Christmas we have hot chocolate and candy. In December we get candies and bring them from a calendar. Man, I love Christmas.
My favourite Christmas
I love my family coming over. I love my family. They take pictures. I love Christmas. I love Christmas because we get presents. I love you mom. You are nice. Thank you. Have a nice day mom. I love you dad. You are nice. Thank you. Have a good day dad.
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Boston Levens My favourite Christmas memory
My family comes over and we have a Christmas dinner. Then we open presents. Every Christmas we do a talk with our family about Christmas. We have a happy time getting to know the family better. Then our grandma and papa and everybody leaves. We have a dance party and we have chocolate cake. Everyone gets a slice and we eat it all.
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We open presents on Christmas Eve. My mom makes cookies. I go sledding on Christmas Eve. I like skidoo-ing. My dad made a trail for me. I had lots of fun. I went to bed. Mom turned off the lights.
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I like dinner and snow. I like sledding and Christmas. I like mom, grama, Farin, Ses Kenow and Teera and Grampa and Graey and the presents and the whole family and free for all snowball fight. Then we would climb the tree and ride the skidoo and we open our presents and throw them up in the air at the show.
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My favourite memory is seeing family. We talk funny stuff. It’s so much fun. We have tons of food. We have Scottish pate. It’s awesome food. I can’t believe it. There are lots of dressings we have. Then we play on the Wii and we all of us play the Wii “just dance,” and it’s an awesome game. Then we all get tired so everybody goes home. On Boxing Day we go and see lots of family. We all go to my aunts’ houses and we have a good time, it’s awesome. It is so much fun. I have a good time.
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My Christmas Traditions
I get up early and look at the presents. Then I go upstairs and wake my sister and we ask if we can open our stocking. We take them off the hook and open them up on the couch. I close my eyes and pick a gift out of the stockings. My sister gets to open her stocking first because she is younger. Then we have breakfast. After breakfast we open our presents.
My favourite Christmas memories
I will always remember all of the food on the table. I like when I get egg nog on Christmas and when my mom and dad get food and I eat so much food. I love my mom and dad. I love Christmas and my mom and dad love Christmas too. My mom and dad do the dirty dishes on Christmas but I do to the dirty dishes on every day. Have a good, good day.
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Rose Romanchych My favourite Christmas memories
My favourite Christmas memory is decorating the Christmas tree, cats playing with our Christmas tree and feeding the Christmas tree pop. Every Christmas my family has hot chocolate. Hot chocolate is the best with a lot of marshmallows. Hot chocolate that my mom makes is so steamy and warm I get tired when Christmas is over.
Layla Cartwright What I like best about Christmas
I like Christmas because my mom and I make cookies for Santa and that means his reindeer get a long carrot. I think his reindeer are a little needy. Last year we made fudge mint cookies, chocolate chip cookies and so much more. After we make cookies my family goes outside and we have a snowball fight with teams. I am on my mom’s team. It is so fun. Like everyone, we wrap presents, the candy was mostly candy. I always see my family being happy.
Julia Landry What I like best about Christmas
I love Christmas so much. I always look forward to opening stockings. Last Christmas I got a notebook with swirly marks and colours like pink, green, orange, yellow and purple. I love those colours. I love Christmas and I got some other awesome things last year. It was my most awesome Christmas. I can’t wait until this Christmas.
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My favourite Christmas tradition is when my grandpa comes over to my house and stays the night. He also gets presents from Santa. My family makes gingerbread houses. On Christmas Eve we go and look at Christmas lights. When we get home we have a special dinner and it has mashed potatoes, ham, gravy and lots of different things. After we finish dinner, we have some cake with ice
What I like best about Christmas
One of the best things about Christmas is all of the presents I get. Some of my family come over and we get lots of presents. Everybody always has a happy face when they get them. We open our presents then we eat dinner. My family goes home and we are thinking about that day.
Brady Wood My favourite Christmas tradition
My favourite Christmas tradition is to know family better. We tell jokes. I am so excited for it to come. We have a big bowl of peanuts. My favourite Christmas was last year. I got a spinner board. It spins so fast it is so special to me. It can go in the snow. Also I like it because it is orange. I love Christmas.
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When we have Christmas dinner there is a lot of food. It was so much fun. I got a sled. I love Christmas. I put up decorations with my mom. My Christmas this year is going to be fun. Christmas is so much fun for me and my family. I love my family and God on Christmas Day. It is not just about getting, but giving.
Hailey Weir
My favourite Christmas tradition
What do I like best about Christmas? The presents and stockings and candy, but before we go and get the presents we eat soup. When I’m almost done, I drink it like I am drinking a cup with no handles. Then we open the presents. And I always make gifts for my family.
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My favourite Christmas tradition is opening presents. One Christmas Eve my great, great papa came to my house to give me my presents because he was going on a plane to go get great great nana. He gave me a kitten I said, “ok a kitten!” The kitten was a cute cutie. On Boxing Day we go to visit my grandma and grandpa. After we went home we hung up our stocking and I always peek in my stocking, before my family wakes me up.
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Gingerbread Cookies 6 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 tablespoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon ground cloves 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 cup shortening, melted and cooled slightly 3/4 cup molasses 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup water 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1. Sift together the flour, baking powder, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and cinnamon; set aside.
Dallas Ruyter My favourite Christmas memory
My Christmas memory was when I got my first puppy. Mom and Dad were there. I named her Daphne. When I said come here, she came. I felt so happy when she came. When I started playing with her she started licking me. Her hair is brown and her eyes too. Her hair is nice and soft. I bought her a blue sparkly collar. I said, “I love her very much, Mom and Dad.”
Katelyn Benastick My special Christmas
The best part of Christmas is giving people gifts and seeing family and friends. My cousin comes from Edmonton for Christmas. We go to my grandma’s for turkey dinner. The other best part of Christmas is the presents and the wrapping is fabulous. I like getting new clothes and once I got a new puppy. The puppy was black and white with blue eyes and a little bit of grey. I named her a wonderful name. It was Rose.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together the shortening, molasses, brown sugar, water, egg, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually stir in the dry ingredients, until they are completely absorbed. Divide dough into 3 pieces, pat down to 1 1/2 inch thickness, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 3 hours. 3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters. Place cookies 1 inch apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet. 4. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven. When the cookies are done, they will look dry, but still be soft to the touch. Remove from the baking sheet to cool on wire racks. When cool, the cookies can be frosted with the icing of your choice.
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My favourite memory of Christmas
My favourite Christmas memory
One Christmas I was in Florida in Orlando. I was the age of five and I was opening my fifth present. It was a lego pirate set. Then the next thing you know I’m giving my mom and dad a big hug. There were beautiful colours of green, orange, red and yellow in the background. I felt good, happy and very, very warm.
The best part of Christmas is my family. They unwrap presents with me. They are my mom, dad, Carisy, my grandparents, uncle, auntie, and cousins. We have a lot of dinner too. We party and dance all night long on Christmas. We are excited because our presents are very nice. Once we got a book and if you move it the animals move.
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My favourite Christmas building with dad
Some things I like about Christmas are all the presents, the happy faces I see all around me, what Santa gives me, and what my family gives me. Once I got a DSi plants vs zombie game. It was something I really wanted.
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The best part of Christmas is when my cousin comes over. I get so excited and so does he. I also remember one Christmas when my Grampa came over. It made me happy because I built forts with him.
On Christmas Eve, Mom, Jacob and I go to bed early so Santa Claus can come and leave presents. We like to leave Santa cookies that we made and some milk to drink. I lay awake and listen for Santa and his reindeer, but I never see them. In the morning I run to mommy’s room and wake her up. I wake Jacob up and then we open all our presents. It is fun, fun, fun.
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At Christmas I remember getting my first snowboard from my cousin Conway. I was seven years old when I got it. I was very excited when I got it. It had black bindings and the board was black and blue.
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My Christmas memory is going to my grandma’s and having Christmas with them. Every year I go sledding. I have so much fun. I get snow down my pants. I have a blast. At Christmas the best thing is being with my family and having fun.
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My best memory of Christmas was last year when I gave my step dad a sharp saw. I got three remote control helicopters. All of the kids got a ds. I got a 3 ds. My brother got a xl ds. My sister also got a xl ds. My family got a popcorn machine. Jacob
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My Christmas memory is when my Dad got a big square of dark chocolate in his Grinch Stocking. My sister and I shared the big square of dark chocolate bar with my Dad. The next year my sister and I woke up super early on Christmas. I thought it was 5 a.m. and then Dad and Mom woke up at 7 a.m. My Dad looked in his Grinch stocking and he pulled out the big square of dark chocolate bar. My sister, my Mom, and I all said, “It is the same chocolate bar from last year!”
The best part of Christmas
The best part of Christmas is seeing my family. There is mom, dad, and my brother, Eric. My dad is not always home, so at Christmas I see him more. We put a sparkly angel on top of the tree. After we have a hot chocolate. It is fun!
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My best Christmas memory I like being with my family when it is Christmas. One of my family members comes every year. This year my uncle Merv is coming. He and I go Ski-dooing. Sometimes my dad pulls us on the GT. Uncle Merv always falls over. Sometimes me and him drive on Ski-doos.
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One Christmas I remember my auntie put my cousin Langston in a bag. She wrapped him up. She gave it to my Grampa. Instead of my grampa unwrapping it, my cousin popped out of the bag. My grampa was so shocked!!!! The rest of us laughed.
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Baileigh Stowell My Christmas birthday
My Grandma’s birthday is on Christmas. Once I went to her house for her birthday and I gave her a present. She also gave all the kids at her birthday a Christmas present. My Grandma’s name is Gay. The present I gave her was a picture frame. She put a picture in it. Some of the people that were there were my cousins, Deven, Maggie, and Abby. Aunty Linda and Uncle Marlon were there too. My other cousins are Emanuel and his sister, Navaya, and his mom and dad, Amy and Mike. And of course me, my brother, Jeremy, and my mom and dad were there. I can’t believe I almost forgot to introduce myself. My name is Baileigh, Baileigh Stowell. When I went to my Grandma’s birthday we had lots of fun. My Grandma was happy and she had lots of fun. We had a very good time. I was happy.
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On Christmas I feed the reindeers carrots and I give Santa cookies. When it’s Christmas Eve I go to sleep early. Santa gives me a big stocking. When It was morning there were so many things. Presents were everywhere. When I looked in the stocking there was a small present and when I opened it, it was an iPod. There were ear plugs and a charger and a cover for it too!
My special present
The best thing about Christmas is getting presents. One year I got a doll and horse together. The present was really big, well, big enough. I was wondering what it was. I thought it was a big dog that I wanted. When I opened it I was so happy. The horse came with a saddle and a bridle and the doll came with a helmet. Their names were Brownie and Hailey. It was really special because it was not what I expected.
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My family tradition is that every year we each get an ornament. Last year I got a fairy diva queen sitting on a dragon. She was the red diva. I hang her beside my sister’s diva ornament. She got a green diva beside a lizard. This year I hope I get the blue diva queen. My brother got a Simsin ornament. Christmas is my favourite time of year!
My Christmas tradition
At Christmas I go to my mom’s house. Santa comes to my mom’s house. One year I got to get up at 5 a.m. When I got up I found four gigantic presents. Two were for my brother Kingston Davis and two were for me. I was so excited for everyone to get up. When I unwrapped one of mine I found a 10foot lego set. When I opened the other one it was a kreo transformer.
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I like unwrapping presents and celebrating Christmas with my family. It is so fun. I try to get up as early as I can to see the presents. Every Christmas we put out two chocolate chip cookies and milk. But it is still there in the morning. Every morning my mom and dad sleep in and we really want to open the presents, but we always have to wait. Then I feel like sleeping again because I waited so long.
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The best part of Christmas is that Grandma and Grandpa come to our house. They come in Grandpa’s big, big car. They sleep over and stay with us for Christmas. Grandma goes shopping with mommy. Grandpa doesn’t go out in the snow. We all eat together. We have turkey, mashed potatoes, all the vegetables, like brussels sprouts and carrots. Not the red jelly stuff. We don’t eat pumpkin pie, that is for Thanksgiving. We might get a new TV and a game. I like to get toys and clothes.
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The best part about Christmas is spending time with my family. I love spending time with my Mom, Dad, and my brother, Owen. I love to spend time on Christmas with other family too.It’s fun to have Christmas with family. It’s better than getting presents. Christmas is awesome.
My favourite Christmas memories
The best thing about Christmas is family. The people I see are, mom, dad, Sam, Anna, Grandma Pene, Grandpa Michael and Grandma Shirley. One of the things we do is eat good food. One of the foods we have is mashed potatoes with gravy. We also unwrap presents. It is fun to see all of the presents unwrapped.
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Newcomers share their holiday traditions LeRae Haynes Special to The Tribune No matter where you live in the world nothing brings people together in harmony than sharing a good meal, especially during a holiday. Five women from five different countries came together recently to share their favourite holiday events and the food that surrounds them. They are newcomers to Williams Lake from Japan, Macedonia, the Philippines, Brazil and Uruguay, and are taking advanced English lessons at the Williams Lake centre of the Immigrant and Multicultural Services Society of Prince George. They talked about how food breaks down cultural barriers and brings people together. “On Japanese New Year we have a big family gathering and prepare a special traditional dish called ‘Osechi,’” said Yuriko Marshall. “It has layered containers filled with very small portions of food delicacies, and we eat it for five days, with sake.” She explained that the colourful, gorgeous, intricate dishes in every layer will be different: things like beans, fish cakes, eggs. “Today there may be dishes from other countries like France and Italy. My family is still very traditional,
we have two Christmases and two Easters – the difference between orthodox and catholic is just the calendar,” Stamenova added. “I miss fresh fish, too.” Jenny Basto said the biggest event in the Philippines is a wedding, explaining that both sides of the family gather together and all the neighbours pre-
pare great meat, vegetable and fish dishes. “The best food prepared is roast piglet, where they clean and burn the skin and add things like vinegar, peppers and onions; and one of the main dishes is ‘Kilawen’, which is goat meat with liver.”
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The Cariboo Dental Clinic wishes everyone a magical holiday filled with special moments, love & laughter. LeRae Haynes photo Susan Nelson, ELSA Instructor/Coordinator and IMSS English Language Services participants Yuriko Marshall, Miriam Machado, Evelyn Olivera Pesenti and Vesna Stamenova talk about the importance of diversity reflected in food and cultural celebrations. (Not pictured are Jenny Basto and Farida Emradi. though, and we stick with Japanese dishes. All the cooking is done ahead of time – you don’t cook during New Year’s, which sometimes lasts for five days,” Marshall continued. “No fires are lit and everything is clean and calm.” She said one thing she really misses about her home country is fresh fish, adding that
a surprise for her about Canadian culinary custom is the focus on turkey at Thanksgiving and Christmas. “I never had turkey before I came here. It’s so big and so dry and the cranberry is so sweet. People here seem obsessed with turkey and stuffing,” Marshall added. “I like the fact that it’s very seasonal and that it’s a great reason
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Friendships formed in sharing food From Page 36 “You’ll often see 300 people at a wedding,” Basto explained. “Sometimes neighbours or passersby hear the music or hear the cry of the pig when it’s butchered — it’s a sign to come join the party.” One surprise for Basto here is that salmon is orange — in the Philippines salmon is always white. Miriam Machado said that there are a lot of celebrations in her home country of Brazil, but that the biggest one is the Harvest celebration in June, just before winter. “Much of the food is made from corn, such as corn cakes, couscous made with corn flour, egg, tomato, spices and sardines, polenta and corn desserts like ‘Pamonha’. “It’s a community celebration that lasts a month, with fire pits, lots of food and hot drinks like quentao with ginger, apple and sugar cane. You burn the sugar to caramel, cut up apples and ginger, add water and make a hot tea. You can drink it as is or add alcohol,” she continued. “One thing I miss is a large, soft nut called ‘Pinhao’ from the Araucaia tree, and all the fresh fruit in Brazil. The Canadian Thanksgiving really surprised me – it’s new to me and it touched me. I think it’s nice to
LeRae Haynes photo Friendships are formed over food and learning a new language in a new homeland. Above are Jenny Basato (back left) with Ferida Emradi, and Caro Laplante with baby Lucia. say thank you for everything. Another surprise? The corn here is so amazing: sweet and soft and so much better.” Evelyn Olivera Pesenti from Uruguay said that her favourite celebration is August 24 when the whole family gets together and cooks a feast; there is pasta and barbecue meat cooked in an oven in the floor. “We make sweet breads — every part of the cow is cooked. After everyone eats they
go to the disco where they play music from the 70s and 80s and current music,” Pesenti explained. “Everyone all goes and dances together: teens, kids, grandparents, everyone.” “I’ve been here for 11 years and still feel so isolated,” Marshall said. “My children are
in school here and I feel strange; I just say ‘hi’ and ‘how are you?’ But sometimes I start a conversation about food and they run with it. The topic of food is a great way to talk – it’s an easy topic, like weather.” “Diversity is something very nice,” Stamenova said. “After I met friends here I have a desire to try all their food. We should accept other cultures: we all have good things.” Machado said she’s been here for six months. “The most important thing is respect. We have to be more open and more kind,” Machado said. “I got together with my husband’s family and made them bread from Brazil and they all loved it. Sharing food is a way to open their minds and show a little bit about you. The initiative needs to come from me,” Machado added. “Canadians are kind and I love their simplicity and the way they joke. It’s easy here. I can’t miss Brazil: I miss some people and some things about it but I love it here.” Pesenti said that her experience here has sometimes left her feeling less than posi-
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Gifts appreciated and shared LeRae Haynes Special to The Tribune Corporal Brad Taylor from Williams Lake is serving with the third battalion of the Princess Pricilla Canadian Light Infantry in the Canadian Armed Forces. He enlisted in 2009 and became a corporal while serving a 10-month tour in Afghanistan. He missed Christmas at home in 2011, say his parents Dave and Bernice Taylor. “We sent parcels to Brad while he was in Afghanistan and when we found out that there were soldiers who never received any mail, we started sending boxes to be shared,” they said. “You can send boxes addressed to ‘soldier’ and it will be shared.” Bernice explained that the packages would take about six weeks to arrive, and that anything mailed to someone serving in the Canadian Forces is shipped free. “We sent them all year round, but especially at Christmas. We used to send things like jerky, cookies, mitts and toques, bubble gum and camouflage flip flop sandals — stuff they could use themselves or share with local children,” she said. “One friend of Brad’s sent him a music CD, and another sent him a flag signed by Trevor Linden that said, ‘Be safe over there.’ “We also sent him any local newspaper clippings about his friends.” “It’s so important for our troops to know they have support at home and I’m glad people are beginning to realize this,” Dave said. “Canadian troops have proved themselves beyond being peacekeepers – they are very well respected as combat officers.” There is a tradition of Brad’s family serving in the Canadian Forces, including his dad, uncle, grandfather and great-uncle. Brad is currently
Photo submitted Corporal Brad Taylor from Williams Lake, visiting with his girlfriend Laura McQuillan, spent 10 months serving in Afghanistan. training drivers, said his dad, who explained that what Brad did in Afghanistan was called ‘force protection:’ he drove people from place to place. “It was a setting where you had to be an extremely good driver,” Dave continued. “Serving seems to be satisfying for him. He has always stood up for the underdog and didn’t like bullies. “It’s been good for him, he learned so much and this really made him grateful for what he has at home. We’re very proud of him.” Bernice said that when Brad called from over there he seemed
to want to talk about ordinary things, including the family dog, Gus. “‘How’s Gus?’” he always asked. “There was a constant level of danger where he was, and sometimes on the phone we’d hear gunfire and he’d say, ‘Gotta go.’” “Knowing that we’re thinking of them and that they have our support is good for their peace of mind,” Dave said. “It’s hard to do anything there, and if they feel that they’re doing it in vain, what’s the point?” Jan Hermiston and Elaine Winslow, Cariboo Chilcotin di-
rectors for the Military Family Resource Centre (MFRC) said there are 25 local families with loved ones serving in the Canadian Forces. Hermiston explained that MFRC supports military families with family members joining up, serving or coming home. “They help support families with things like day care, babysitting, programs for parents and children and counselling support,” she said. “When they come back they’ve been apart a long time.” She added that it means the world for soldiers to get something from home.
“When we did a package up for my son when he was serving overseas we also did them up for many other sons and daughters. “When I first heard that some don’t get any letters or cards at all, we always made sure that when we made up a package, there was lots to share.” Packages included things like socks, toques and T-shirts signed by Legion members, Hermiston said. “One year we did postcards from home – some to specific loved ones and some to disperse to others,” she said. “One year there was a scarf where anyone could go in and knit a couple of rows—it was unique and colourful.” She said life in Afghanistan in the Forces is a real eye-opener.
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Gaeil Farrar photo Columneetza Grade 7 student Neely Thompson gave up her As and Bs bonus allowance for the food bank.
Gaeil Farrar Tribune Staff Writer The School District 27 poverty challenge raised 7,446 items or approximately 2.3 tons of food for the food bank this Christmas with a little help from local businesses. “This is over and above the food drives the elementary schools usually do in December,” said retired school support worker Grant MacLeod, who helped to organize the poverty challenge. He said Lake City Secondary School in Williams Lake collected more than 2,500 food items for the food bank at the Columneetza and Williams Lake campuses. “We had a number of classes that brought in a notable quantity of food,” adds Ryan Hanley, activity co-ordina-
tor and English/social studies teacher at the Columneetza campus. He said Mrs. Wittgruber’s Grade 8s brought in 7.5 cans per student, and Mr. Hutchison’s Grade 9 students brought in five cans of food per student. As well, he said Mrs. Grant’s Grade 7 class and Mrs. Venner’s Grade 7 class each brought in 10 items of food per students. He noted the effort by Mr. Benvin’s Grade 7 class was truly impressive. His students collected more than 20 items each per student. Mr. Benvin says that in six weeks his students brought in 571 food items and 200 of them were brought in by one student, 12-year-old Neely Thompson. Neely says her parents gave her a total of $100
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Home for the holidays From Page 38 “My son travelled through Afghanistan and he would say that they saw how important it was to share what they could with ordinary local people. They would share things like paper, pencils, shoes and candy, tried to make sure people had enough to eat, and they made an effort to communicate with the kids,” she explained. “The local dogs were often skin and bones and they would take them in and feed them.” At Christmas time it’s more important than ever to remember members of the Canadian Forces, said Hermiston. “They usually call cease-fire in those areas on Christmas Day,” she said. “It’s a time we all hope for peace.” For more information about the Cariboo Chilcotin MFRC, including how you can offer support, contact Jan or Elaine at 250398-9887.
Thank you for your patronage! All our best... The Sharmans and all the staff
250-392-3818 Hwy 97 S. Drive Thru
Photo submitted Corp. Brad Taylor from Williams Lake enjoys a Christmas visit with his parents Dave and Bernice Taylor who sent presents from home while he was away serving in Afghanistan.
315G Yorston Street 250-392-4161
Warmest Christmas wishes to our valued clients and friends
Wishing everyone a Safe & Happy Holiday Season. Holiday Hours:
Dr. Dan Derksen
250-392-2971
Beside Tim Hortons on Highway 97 South
Dr. Tracy Brown
Dec 23 - 8:30 am to 5:30 pm Dec 24, 25 & 26 - Closed Dec 27 - 8:30 am to 5:30 pm Dec 28 (Saturday) - Closed Dec 30 - 8:30 am to 5:30 pm Dec 31 - 8:30 am to 1:30 pm Jan 1 - Closed Jan 2 - 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
Dr. Andrew Roy
Dr. Y.T. Juliana Lam
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from the Non-Profit and Charitable Organizations of the Cariboo Chilcotin. Williams Lake Lions Club wish to thank the community and citizens of Williams Lake & area for their support during the past year.
Merry Christmas and a prayer of blessings. From The Salvation Army Williams Lake Church and Community Family Services. The Williams Lake Lioness Club wishes to thank the businesses and citizens of Williams Lake and area for their support during the year.
Thank you for your support throughout the year. Cariboo Memorial Hospital Auxiliary
All the very best wishes for a Happy & Healthy New Year!
Williams Lake Association for Community Living
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 139
385 Barnard Street • 250-392-7311 (office) • 250-392-4255 (lounge)
Thank you Williams Lake... for your continued support for our new project ... a digital mammography unit Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
Williams Lake Kiwanis Club
May your holiday season be filled with special
From the Cariboo Foundation Hospital Trust Committee
May the the New May New Year Year bring bring Peaceand and Prosperity Harmony Peace to us youALL! all. to Thank you to all our members for supporting us this past year.
moments. Museum of the Cariboo Chilcotin
May the Spirit of Christmas Ring in Your Heart and Echo Throughout the New Year!
Best Wishes for Christmas and the New Year to all the Veterans and Legion Members
Merry Christmas
Thank you to our sponsors, volunteers & fans.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
“Christmas is the season for kindling the fire of hospitality in the hall, and the genial flame of charity in the heart.” ~ Washington Irving Thank you to the community for your support.
Boys and Girls Club of Williams Lake
May the magic of the season Cast a charm of Joy... on your life. Merry Christmas from the Staff & Board of Women’s Contact Society
Merry Christmas to One and All!
Join Us In 2014! April 18, 19 & 20 www.wlindoorrodeo.com
May the Spirit of Christmas Warm your Hearts this Holiday Season. The Elks & Royal Purple of Williams Lake
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To all our volunteers, we gratefully say
“Thank You” and Happy Holidays. The holiday season marks a special time to think about those who have supported us throughout the year. Please accept our best wishes for a
Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Would like to thank the following businesses in Williams Lake for their generous donations Walmart Canadian Women’s Foundations Canadian Postal Workers Provincial Employees Assoc. Town Taxi Warehouse One St. Peter’s Anglican Church
Save On Foods Mark’s Work Warehouse B.C. Hydro Power Pioneers Lioness Club of W.L. Smart Style Springhouse W.L. Ladies Telus
We would also like to thank the countless others who have made many generous donations of food, clothing, and furniture throughout the year.
Season’s Greetings and Thank You to all our Volunteers....
Thanks to all of the individuals, students and businesses who have donated, and volunteered their time and services at Christmas and throughout the year. Wishing you all a happy and healthy Christmas Season and New Year.
See you at the 88th Annual Williams Lake Stampede
June 27-30, 2014
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Churches of Williams Lake And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. Luke 2:8 Cariboo Bethel Church
SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH
833 Western Avenue • 398-6731
“God was in Christ, reconciling the world to Himself” December 24th
Service • 6:00 pm Sunday AM Service
10:00 am
“Joy to the World, the Lord is Come!”
12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Everyone Welcome Soup Kitchen, Food Bank & Drop In Closed December 23rd - January 1st Open January 2nd Thrift Store Closed December 24th - January 1st Open January 2nd Drop In & Store - Regular Hours December 26th - December 28th
United Church Rev. Jenny Carter
Christmas Masses
Christmas Eve
December 24th - 6:00 pm December 25th - 9:30 am New Years’ Eve - 7:00 pm New Year’s Day - 9:30 am At Sugar Cane December 24th 9:00 pm
At Soda Creek December 24th 2:00 pm
Christmas Day Dinner 272 Borland Street
St. Andrews
250-398-6806 450 Pigeon Avenue
1100 - 11th Avenue North 250-392-2843
1000 Huckvale Place
(just off Midnight)
250-398-6745
Candle Light Service Dec 24 ~ 7 pm Regular Sunday Worship time ~ 10 am
St. Peter’s Anglican Church
549 Carson Drive • 250-392-4246
Everyone Welcome! Christmas Eve Worship
at 7:00 pm & 10:00 pm Candlelight Service with Carols and Holy Communion celebrating the birth of Christ The Rev. Dr. Keith Dobyns presiding
Service: December 24th 6:30 pm Lead Pastor: Dan Smith
Christmas Day Service 10:00 am - Book of Common Prayer The Rev. Canon Alan Macleod presiding
Regular Sunday Worship ~ 10:00 am
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Tis the Season
Columneetza Grade 7s top food bank fundraising From Page 39 Giving to the food bank is a tradition Neely started back in Grade 4 when she was a student at 150 Mile House Elementary School. “We went shopping for chewy bars, fruit cups, soups and other things,” Neely said. “It feels good to help people who are in need.” Hanley said the junior secondary students brought in approximately a third of all the food items collected at the two secondary school campuses. “The students in those classes deserve a big pat on the back for the service that they have done for their community,” Hanley said. MacLeod said students at Lake City Secondary School Williams Lake campus also issued a chal-
lenge to Judy O’Neill at the Williams Lake Central Business Improvement Area office to see which group, students or business owners could bring in the most food items for the food bank. “The WLCBIA narrowly brought in more donations from the public,” MacLeod said. The School District 27 poverty challenge this year also included an adult variety show and auction on Saturday, Nov. 23 organized by educators and school support workers which raised $8,000 for the food bank Christmas Cheer program, MacLeod said. Numerous local businesses donated to the auction, he added. The staff at LCSS, School District office and GROW Centre also donated a total of $2,200 for the food bank.
Gaeil Farrar photos Mr. Benvin’s Grade 7 at the LCSS Columneetza campus collected more than 20 items of food for the food bank per student during a six-week collection drive this fall. The students brought in 571 food items and 200 of them were brought in by one student, 12-year-old Neely Thompson (seated left front). He said Domino’s Pizza donated a pizza lunch for the class
at each school that brought in the most food items for the food
drive. “The School District 27 Poverty Challenge
Committee would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone
who helped make all the events so successful,” MacLeod said.
Merry Christmas from the James Gang
Introducing Darrick Boyes our new Truck and Trailer Salesman
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