THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2014
Volume 40, Issue 51
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A visit from St. Nicholas
Diesel price stays high as crude drops
“.... I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself. A wink of his eye and a twist of his head, soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread. He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work, and filled all the stockings; then turned with a jerk, and laying his finger aside of his nose, and giving a nod, up the chimney he rose...”
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TNRD tipping fees increase
Excerpt from the poem ‘A Visit from St. Nicholas’ by Clement Clarke Moore.
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Pictured: Two-and-a-half year old Daylia Leary, seems to be fascinated while meeting Santa Claus (a.k.a. St. Nicholas) during the Barriere Christmas Tree Lite Up last Friday in Fadear Park at the Bandshell. Leary’s family have recently moved to the community, and we are glad that the youngster was able to see for herself that Santa already has the community of Barriere on his route.
B.C. oil refinery backers move ahead ..... page 7
STAR/JOURNAL photo: Jill Hayward
Christmas story winners named
Little Stars reindeer turn out for concert ..... page 16
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The annual Star/Journal Christmas Story Essay Contest was a little slow to get started, but those that have been submitted from area youngsters are wonderful stories full of imagination and enthusiasm.
We thank all of the children who took the time to enter and share with our readers their creative works, and we thank the teachers and parents who encouraged them to do so. This year our young writers were asked to tell us in 350 words or less about one of the following themes:
The Best Christmas Dinner Ever write a story about the best Christmas Dinner ever and why it was so special; or, The Magic Rocket write a story about what happened when a child finds a magic rocket under the Christmas tree. We offered two age divisions this year, Kindergarten to Grade 3, and
Grade four to Grade 7. Prizes in each division are; First place $25, second place $15, and third place $10. You’ll find all of the winning essays from our young area writers inside on pages 20 and 21. Enjoy! ...continued on page 20
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New Years Eve Bullarama A WESTERN FUNDRAISER FOR THE FARM KIDS SCHOLARSHIP FUND
7Doors open at 6pm • Bullarama 7pm •New Year’s Eve Dance to follow NT Agriplex, Barriere
Tickets available at: www.farmkidsfund.ca , the Star/Journal (Barriere) or the Horse Barn (Kamloops). Bullarama and New Year’s Party (19+): $50 Bullarama only: $30 • 12 & under (bullarama only): Free NEWS·TALK·SPORTS