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Week of December 20, 2014
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THE REAL SIGNIFICANCE OF BOXING DAY
By Paul Straat
Unless you live under a rock, it’s
pretty safe to say that everyone is
familiar with the tradition of Christmas
Day. But how many people even have
an inkling about the real significance
of Boxing Day? We know Boxing Day
always follows Christmas Day, but
almost nobody knows that it is actually the traditional holiday celebrating
when tradespeople and servants once
received a gift known as a Christmas
box from their bosses and employers.
It is an official holiday in all of the
British Commonwealth nations, as the
tradition was practiced in England,
although it also includes the Netherlands, Norway, and Sweden.
During Great Britain’s gilded age,
tradespeople and servants were
rewarded on the first weekday after
Christmas with a box of goodies in
recognition of good service throughout the year. Having to wait on their
lords and ladies on Christmas Day, they
were only allowed to go and spend
time with their own families the day
after. Each servant would receive a box
containing gifts, bonuses, and sometimes even leftover food.The exact origins of the tradition have been the
subject of some debate, although it is
known that in Europe the practice
dates back to the Middle Ages.
One theory connects the practice
with the Alms Box that was often
placed in churches and other places of
worship for donations and special
offerings to the poor during the Feast
of St. Stephen. In the Western Church
this is the religious holiday which follows Christmas Day. Giving credence
to this theory is the fact that in Italy,
Finland, and France, Boxing Day is also
known as St. Stephen’s Day. In Ger-
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In the UK, US, Canada, and parts of Australia, Boxing Day is
known as a shopping holiday of the same order as Black Friday
many, Poland and Scandinavia,
December 26th is celebrated as Second Christmas Day. In Ireland it is also
known as Wren’s Day, which commemorates the fact that St. Stephen was
stoned to death for believing in Jesus.
Bands of young men called Wren Boys
would go out and stone wrens to
death, then with blackened faces they
would carry their ghoulish prizes
around town, and knock on doors asking for money.
Thankfully, in our modern times
this barbaric practice has ceased, and
the Wren Boys just dress up and knock
on doors collecting money for charity.
But not all holiday acts of barbarism
were ended all that long ago. From the
16th century, up until as recently as
2004, a traditional Boxing Day activity
in England would have been the fox
hunt. On wealthy estates, members of
the peerage and other lesser noble-
man would gather dressed resplendently in red hunting coats to the
sound of a horn, and hunt unwary little
foxes down with packs of scenthounds. Today they still gather, but it
is finally illegal to chase foxes with
dogs, and the trails they follow are artificially created.
Nowadays, Boxing Day is more of
an opportunity to get together with
one’s larger circle of friends and
extended family, those that might not
otherwise be present on Christmas
Day, due to the fact that they have
their own family obligations. The
atmosphere tends to be more relaxed
and informal, with people popping in
and out for drinks and leftovers.That is,
if you’re not working in retail.
Retail is a whole different story. It
could be said that our modern commercial times are changing this tradition yet
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Automotive
FOR SALE: Kamatsu Dozer,
excellent condition, $22,000;
Hino Gravel Truck, runs well,
box tarp included, $8,400.
Phone for details. Serious
inquiries only. Phone: (403)
795-3906
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FOR SALE: 1983 Mustang
Convertible. All orig. Blue
w/white top. Low orig. KM.
Asking $7,500 firm. Phone:
(403) 320-5773
FOR SALE: 2004 Dodge
Grand Caravan. Air, tilt,
cruise, DVD, PW, PL & power
back windows. Inspected.
Asking
$4,250.
OBO.
Phone: (403) 328-5713.
FOR SALE: 1967 Pontiac Strato
Chief. 4 door, needs some work.
283 motor. $2,000. OBO.
Phone: (403) 795-0287
any convent ional, synthet ic,
diesel, or specialty
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Most cars & light trucks. Taxes and environmental levies not included.
Expires January 3, 2015
FOR SALE: 2007 Ram 1500
Laramie 4 door 4x4. Loaded
w/Bluetooth, heated seats &
many extras including blownin box liner & running
boards.Power rear sliding
window & remote start. Low
km. Asking $16,500. Phone:
(403) 328-5713.
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Agriculture
FOR SALE: Old, Model 555,
Massey Ferguson Tractor &
12 ft. Cultivator, $1,200/both.
Phone: (626) 543-0415
FOR SALE: 1st cut Hay, small
square bales, $5.00 per bale; 80
acres irrigation, 1.2 million.
Phone: (403) 381-9091.
Agriculture
FANCY, BLACK/black white
face stock cows, bred to start
calving February 2015, priced to
sell; for more information
contact Joe Chappell, 509-3014402, Milton-Freewater.
CLASSIFIEDS
THAT WORK!
CHRISTMAS
SPECIAL!1991
Olds
Cutlass Supreme. 4 door, 3.1
V6 auto. PS, PB, PW. Stereo,
air, tilt, cruise, super heater,
new windshield. 176,500 km.
Lady driven, body in good
condition.
$795.
Call
Monday-Friday after 6 pm
(403)
929-0515
and
weekends anytime or call
(403) 328-5713.
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Phone: (403)
331-3196 with application for
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Automotive
Automotive
Automotive
FOR SALE: 2007 Ram 1500
Laramie 4 door 4x4. Loaded
w/Bluetooth, heated seats &
many extras including blownin box liner & running
boards.Power rear sliding
window & remote start. Low
km. Asking $16,500. Phone:
(403) 328-5713.
FOR SALE: 2001 Chev
Cavalier Z24. 2.4L twin cam.
Air, tilt, cruise, 5 speed. CD
player, PW, PL, sunroof,
mags & spoiler, plus tack.
Has inspection. $2,450.
OBO. Phone: (403) 3285713.
FOR SALE: 2004 Kia
Magenta. 4 door, auto. PW,
stereo. Decent shape. Must
be seen. Will accept part
trade. $1,500. 0B0. Phone:
(403) 328-5713
FOR SALE: 2002 GMC
Envoy. 6 cyl. Auto. AWD, 4Hi,
4Lo. Lots of features. Only
129,500 km. $6,800. OBO.
Phone or Text: (403) 3152118.
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virtually any budget and
personal style. Choose Iasity
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Products and No costly
hidden fees. Installation is
available before or after the
Christmas Holiday. Open
with installation technician
on hand 7 days a week.
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North, Lethbridge, AB. 403380-2847
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FOR SALE: 77 Ford Holidaire
Class C motor home. $500.00
firm. Phone: (403) 330-6468
FOR SALE: 2001 Dodge
Grand Caravan wheelchair
van. Low rear application,
220,000 km. Great shape.
$13,900. Phone: (587) 2202759 or 1-800-318-6000.
FOR SALE: 1994 Chrysler
Intrepid. 4 door, well
equipped,
brand
new
Michelin’s. $1,050. OBO.
Phone: (403) 328-5713.
FOR SALE: 2002 VW Jetta.
Loaded, 2L, standard, 229,290
km. CD, AC, new tires, new
battery. $3,800. OBO. Phone:
(403) 381-9440.
FOR SALE: 100 gallon ‘Tidy
Tank’ including hand pump,
bread loaf shape. A1 condition.
$500. (New price is $1,000
without the pump). Phone: (403)
344-3391
FOR SALE: 2010, Royal Blue,
Jeep Wrangler. Many upgrades
including hands-free phone
system, seat covers, hitch.
Excellent condition inside & out.
163,000 km. Set of summer
tires included. $15,999. Phone:
(403) 223-3317 (Taber).
FOR SALE: 95 Dodge Neon.
Rebuilt transmission, motor
good condition. All work orders
available. Both winter & summer
tires on rims. $1,200 or Best
Offer. Phone: (403) 752-4762
FOR SALE: 1996 GMC Sierra
Ext. Cab 4x4 2500. 6.5L Diesel.
310,000 km. Good condition.
$2,900. OBO. Phone: (403)
795-4791 Lethbridge.
PARTING OUT - A large
selection of vehicles. New
units arriving daily. U pull and
save. Airport Pick A Part, 1st
left South of the Lethbridge
Airport. Cash paid for scrap
cars. Phone: 403-380-3035
WANTED-Cash paid for your
Honda Minibikes, 50cc & 70cc.
Any year, any shape! Phone: 1403-627-9817
CASH FOR SCRAP: Cars,
trucks, buses, etc. No wheels?
No problems. Free Towing.
Phone: (403) 308-1161
$FAST CASH$For your
vehicle. Running or not.
Prompt, Friendly service.
Loren’s 24 Hr. Towing.
Phone: (403) 308-1090
FOR SALE: 2002 Dodge
Dakota for parts. Engine is gone
but everything else works. Call:
(403) 360-8028.
FOR SALE: 1987 Dodge B250
Cargo Van. V8. Auto trans.
Heavy duty ladder racks, new
tires on front. $695 or best offer.
Phone: (403) 327-2816.
Household
FOR
SALE:
1
used
Wheelchair Porch Lift. 52 in.
high. $2,985 installed. 1 year
warranty. Phone: 1-800-3186000 or Phone: (587) 2202759.
FOR SALE: General Electric
stove, white in color, works
good. $150. OBO. Phone: (403)
330-6468
FOR SALE: New in box, ‘Elvis
Presley’ phone, sings & dances,
$75.00; Also new in box, ‘Star
Trek’ phone, $80.00. Phone:
(587) 425-2012.
FOR
SALE:
French
Provincial Love Seat with
fancy carved wood, $100.
Phone: (587) 425-2012.
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Thursday, December 25, 2014
Friday, December 26, 2014
Thursday, January 1, 2015
234A - 12th Street ‘B’ N. Lethbridge
Phone: 403-329-8225
Fax: 403-329-8211
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Household
Miscellaneous
BEDS FOR SALE: New still
in plastic, queen $210, king
$480, double $180, singles
$160, can deliver. Phone:
403-634-0118, Lethbridge.
FOR SALE: Used, Homelite,
Single Stage snowblower.
20”, 3 HP. Tuned up & ready
to blow snow. $300.00. OBO.
Phone Days: (403) 3278080 or Nights: (403) 3277848.
CAR, HOME & PERSONAL
ELECTRONICS: Still don’t
know what to buy for that
special someone this year?
How about a new stereo?
We offer a large selection of
high quality Car and Home
Electronics,
Bluetooth
Stereos,
Installation
Services,
Wiring,
Connectors and Much More!
We are one of the Oldest
and
Most
Trusted
Independent
Electronics
Retailers proudly serving
Lethbridge & area since
2001. Visit us at Iasity
Sound, 3514 - 9th Ave.
North.
Lethbridge,
AB.
iasityelectronics.com (403)
380-2847. Open with install
technician on hand 7 days a
week to serve you better.
HUGE SALE: Dining Set;
Good selection of Beds;
Washers; Dryers; Freezers &
Fridges;
Living
Room
Furniture;
Household
Goods, Etc. SPECIAL Older 80,000 BTU overhead
furnace, nice condition,
$150. DVDs. WANTED Good, clean, used Box
Springs
&
Mattresses.
Phone: (403) 360-6678.
PLANNING A MOVE?The
Lethbridge
Shopper
has
Newspaper roll ends for sale!
Great for Packing Dishes or
other Breakables, Sewing
Patterns, Preschool/School Art
Projects, Kids Crafts, Creating
your own Wrapping Paper for
any Occasion or even for lining
the bottom of your Bird Cage.
Various weights & widths
available. Only $.30 cents/lb.
Phone: (403) 329-8225 for more
information or come see us at
234A - 12 ‘B’ St. North.
Lethbridge, AB. Phone: (403)
329-8225
FOR SALE: Micro-fibre, moss
green “Good shape” Love seat
& chair. Phone: (403) 328-8309
Hunting
WANTED: Looking for 22’s,
410’s, other Hunting Rifles
and Reloading powder, Etc.
Phone: (403) 381-3275.
Miscellaneous
FOR SALE: Canon EOS 650
Camera with Speedlite 420 EZ
Flash 50 mm & 28 mm lenses.
EF Zoom lens 70-210 mm, 2
carry cases & 450 Victory
Tripod. $500. Phone: (403) 3455449
FOR SALE: Tractor tire chains,
some new never used, $100 &
up; Large metal self-feeders,
don’t miss out, $7,500; Quality
Church Pews, 16’, cut in half for
beautiful benches, $175 each.
Phone:
(403)
331-0026.
Evenings. Leave message.
FOR SALE: 3 - 45 gallon drums
of firewood. Will deliver to
Lethbridge (but not to the West
Lethbridge). $100.
Phone:
(403) 308-1777.
FOR SALE: 1998 Chev bucket
seat console & headliner, $250;
Walk-in cooler, 5x10, $2,000;
Church pews, 16’ long, $175
each; Oak buffet & hutch
w/lighting. New price $2,400,
sell for $1,200. Evenings or
leave message.
FOR SALE: 1 used 20”, 3
HP, Single Stage, Toro
Snowblower.
In
good
condition. Asking $450.00.
OBO. Phone Days: (403)
327-8080 or Nights: (403)
327-7848.
WINE MAKING SUPPLIES
FOR SALE: Including 1
Sulphiter/vinator, 2 bottle dryers,
standing corker, hand corker, 2
lrg spoons, hydrometer, electric
stirring wand, 5 glass carboys, 2
fermenting tubs, 1 spray washer,
approx. 16 cases empty bottles,
2 siphons, lrg metal shelving
unit. $450 for everything! Leave
message at: (403) 327-0207 or
email crawfy@xplornet.ca
SPAY & NEUTER - Your
mousers and pets please, to
prevent suffering and over
population. For the love of
animals.
BUYING VINYL RECORDS:
“LPs” from 50’s to today.
Rock, Western, Jazz and
Anything between. Paid well,
cash. Phone: (403) 3829981.
FRESH HONEY: 15 pounds
(pails) for $40 or three (15
pound pails) for $110.00 Will deliver. No Sunday calls
please. Phone: 403-6872002
FOR
SALE:
Stainless
steel/black Frigidaire 18.2 cu. ft.
Like new, $150; 91 Mazda MPV,
good tires, runs good, headlight
relay failed, $500; 1980 motor
home, approx. 35 ft. w/Onan
genset,
$2,250;
Saltwater
swimming pool kit, filters “8 or
so” cleaner, ladder, etc, $150;
Table saw, Craftsman, $250.
Phone: (403) 929-3030
FOR SALE: Nintendo WII (2),
Deluxe Set, 32 GB, 12 WII
games. Phone: (403) 329-4550
FOR SALE: Blanket Support
for people with foot pain.
Lifts blanket off feet for a
much more comfortable
sleep. Made of strong steel
tubing covered with hard
plastic. $30.00. Call: (403)
330-6260
FOR SALE: Electric Guitar with
Line amp. $350.00. Phone:
(403) 330-6468
FOR SALE: Beautiful 7’
Flocked Christmas Tree
w/garland, balls & 800 lights;
Numerous
Christmas
tabletop
ornaments,
Villages, etc. Phone: (403)
327-6407
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Miscellaneous
FOR SALE: White water cooler
base, water bottle & top cover.
$85.00. Phone: (403) 382-5055
FOR SALE: 35 old LP records,
all in jackets, 50’s to 80’s, some
in sets. $99. OBO. Phone: (403)
328-2884
MOVING?
FEELING
CREATIVE? The Lethbridge
Shopper has Newspaper roll
ends for sale! Great for
Packing, Sewing Patterns,
Preschool/School
Art
Projects,
Kids
Crafts,
Creating your own Wrapping
Paper for any Occasion or
even for lining the bottom of
your Bird Cage. Various
weights & widths available.
Only $.30 cents/lb. Phone:
(403) 329-8225 for more
information or come see us
at 234A - 12 ‘B’ St. North.
Lethbridge, AB.
FOR SALE: 3 and 4
wheeled scooters - used.
Great
shape,
1
year
warranty,
free
delivery.
Phone: (587) 220-2759 or 1800-318-6000
Raymond
Motors
A short drive to a better deal
T15-21A
2007 F O RD F OCUS SE
4 dr sedan, air, cruise, tilt, PW, PL,
CD player, low km, only 111,300 km
4,99500
$
Leather, 7 passenger, AWD, heated
seats, air, cruise, tilt, very clean
104,500 km
13,99500
$
2010 E DGE L IMITED
C14-18A
AWD, air, cruise, tilt, CD player, heated
seats, 1 owner, local trade,
134,500 km
13,99500
$
FOR SALE: 14” Christmas
Wreath
with
mini-lights,
purchased at The Bay. Used
once. $10.00. Phone: (403)
327-0492
2005 E XPEDITION 4 X 4
FOR SALE: Darkroom photo
equipment, color head enlarger
plus accessories. Phone: (403)
328-8942
Limited, air, cruise, tilt, p. windows,
p. locks, CD player, DVD player,
7 passenger, 166,100 km
FOR SALE: Island Clean Air
Purifier Downdraft 3000. Mint
condition, original filters. New
was $7,900, asking $4,500.
Phone: (403) 330-4000
$
FOR SALE: 3 Crochet Afghans,
$150 each; 3 Baby Blankets,
$30 each; Elliptical Bike, $100;
Italian Accordion, $150. Phone:
(403) 327-7096
FOR SALE: Outdoor Christmas
lights - 2 sets, plus 7 sets of
indoor mini-lights in original
packages. Never used. $12.00.
Phone: (403) 327-0492
FOR SALE: Vickers Antique
sewing machine w/table,
only missing presser foot,
$100; 245/75R16, 30%, 4 for
$80; Fridge, $30; Fridge,
white, $60; Kenmore Series
70 top load washer, $100.
Phone: (403) 929-3030
FOR SALE: Wireless N Router,
new, $20; 2012 Frigidaire, 17 cu.
ft. tall , all fridge, $100; Blow-up
type steam spa, $40; Bosch
Tassimo, $40; White fridge,
works great, $80; 19” LCD
computer monitor, $30. Phone:
(403) 929-3030
KT0-1111A
2005 T OYOTA H IGHLA NDE R
15,995
T14-76A
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R AYMOND MOTORS
(1989) CO LTD.
Gerry Baril
403-752-3324 • 1-855-328-5909
www.raymondmotors.com • Raymond, AB
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
FOR SALE: Trailblazer 889
SEL/SL motor scooter. Well
maintained. Excellent condition.
Several extras. $1,500. Open to
offers. Phone Craig: (403) 6348568.
FOR SALE: 27” TV, tube type,
$10; Wonderglo mirror, adorned,
$100; 2 counter tops w/wood
trim from failed reno, unused,
$30 each; Older 10” mitre/chop
saw, Makita, $30; Bottom
freezer fridge, $30.
Phone:
(403) 929-3030
FOR SALE: Electric fireplace,
flame does not rotate. $50.00.
OBO. Everything else works.
Phone: (403) 330-6468
FOR SALE: Baldwin Model 650
double keyboard organ. $2,800.
OBO. Phone: (403) 330-6468
FOR SALE: Fireplace insert,
$100.00. OBO. Phone: (403)
330-6468
Miscellaneous
FOR SALE: Used, 11 HP,
32” self -propelled, 2 stage,
John Deere snowblower. In
good condition. $800.00.
OBO. Days: (403) 327-8080
or Nights: (403) 327-7848.
FOR SALE: Coleco 202 Games
Board.
Including
Hockey,
Crokinole & too many others to
mention. $25.00. Phone: (403)
394-9272
FOR SALE: 42” front mount
snowblower. Fits Kabota
1460/1560. Has weights,
chains & adjustable chute.
Phone: (403) 223-2061 or
(403) 330-5485.
CLASSIFIEDS
THAT WORK!
FREE: Wood chips to give away.
Phone: (403) 329-1389
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THE REAL SIGNIFICANCE
Continued from front page
again. Boxing Day, as far as retailers goes, has become Boxing
Week. In the UK, US, Canada, and
parts of Australia, Boxing Day is
known as a shopping holiday of
the same order as Black Friday,
which is after Thanksgiving. So
much, in fact, that for many retailers this has become a day they
count on in terms of sales, as it
produces very significant revenue.
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YOUR CLASSIFIEDS!
shopping frenzy has made it such
that many stores now have a policy of not even accepting returns
during this period.They are actually still too busy selling merchandise. Now the hustle and bustle of
pre-Christmas shopping pales in
comparison to the shoulder-toshoulder crowds that gather outside the doors of big box retailers
in the pre-dawn hours of the 26th.
The hype surrounding these new
traditions sometimes make it necessary to have crowd control pro-
cedures at the ready.Some Boxing
Day events have been known to
descend into the kind of chaos
that resembles a riot.
But if you’re like me, you
probably don’t really relish the
idea of getting a black eye just to
get a deal on that DVD player
you’ve been hoping for. In my
world, shopping isn’t supposed
to be a contact sport. Or at least if
it is, I think I’m getting too old for
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some time off, far away from the
madding crowd, relaxing with
friends and loved ones. If the
retail scene doesn’t do it for you
either, and you still need to get
out of the house, on December
27th and 28th there is free public
skating on the west side at
Nicholas Sheran Ice Center from
12 - 1:15 p.m. and 5:30 - 6:45 p.m.
respectively for those dates. It
might just be a nice way to start
working off some of that turkey
and fixings.
Personal
Real Estate
Real Estate
HI, I AM A SENIOR
LOOKING FOR . . A lady
between 50 to 70 as a
companion for coffee &
dinner, and possibly for a
relationship. If you are
interested reply to Box #273
c/o The Lethbridge Shopper.
234A - 12 Street ‘B’ North.
Lethbridge, AB T1H 2K7.
4 LOTS IN BARONS FOR
SALE: Two lots are side by
side, 78’ x 125’, at $19,000
each; Two lots, separate, 78’
x 115’, at $17,000 each.
OBO. Utilities to Property
line. Phone: (403) 795-3906.
FOR RENT: 3 acre yard. 5
minutes from town at
Stewart Siding Industrial
Park w/2 bedroom mobile
home for office. 1,200 sq. ft.
heated shop & 2,500 sq. ft.
canvas quonset w/dirt floor.
Available December 1, 2014.
$1,300/month + utilities.
Phone: (626) 543-0415
Pets
DR. CHRIS MARTENS IS
NOW OFFERING . . .
Veterinary services on Main
Street in Fort Macleod at
Edgewater
Companion
Animal Clinic. We are seeing
dogs, cats and horses. Dr.
Martens has 12 years of
experience in this community
with
spays,
neuters,
castrations,
ultrasound,
dentistry, x-ray, reproduction,
vaccination and emergency
services. Call for a quote or
to book an appointment at
(403) 557-0015. Find us on
Facebook at Edgewater
Companion Animal Clinic
Ltd.
Our
website
is
www.edgewateranimalclinic.
com
FOR RENT: Bright, Upper Floor
Suite. Quiet, clean, & close to
hospital, $500/ month. Includes
utilities, cable, & Internet. Cat
OK. Includes everything. Phone:
(403) 320-0790
AVAILABLE JANUARY 1ST: 2
bdrm.
mobile
home
in
Coalhurst. Deck, shed, fenced
yard. $850/month + Damage
deposit + Utilities. Phone: (403)
331-3196
TIMESHARE - TO GIVE
AWAY: We currently have a
Club
Wyndham
Plus
timeshare at the Wyndham
Resort at Fairfield Glade with
154,000 annual Wyndham
points. We will give it away,
we
are
not
traveling
anymore.
The
monthly
maintenance
fees
are
approximately
$54
per
month. If interested, please
call (403) 394-4562 for any
details. This is not a scam, it
is deeded ownership.
FOR SALE: 414 Noble
Street. Fully renovated
house. Built in early 60’s.
900 sq. ft. 2 storey detached.
In Barons, AB. New services
and fixtures. New 2 car
garage. Lot size 78’ x 115’.
Move in ready. Phone: (403)
795-3906
FOR SALE: Two, single family,
2 storey, houses to be moved.
New metal roof on both, 1960’s,
Vinyl siding. $15,000 each.
OBO. Phone: (403) 795-3906
ROOM FOR RENT: Available
immediately. Fully furnished.
Has cable, WiFi, internet,
utilities & use of whole house.
$550/month + Damage Deposit.
Phone: (403) 330-6468
CLASSIFIEDS....
YOUR SOURCE!
QUICK
ADS
CLOTHING
& LINENS
50%
OFF
December 22-31, 2014
B.F.M. Thrift Store
1004 - 1 Ave. S.
(Across from London Drugs)
To be a part
of this weekly feature call
PLEASE SPAY & NEUTER
Your mousers & pets to
prevent suffering &
overpopulation
An Animal
Lover
403-329-8225
LBJ Gold & Silver Exchange
WANTED
Gold and Silver Coins, Stamps, Jewellery,
Paper Money, Platinum, old Canadian,
US Silver Coins and Broken Jewellery &
Chains. Have cash. Will travel.
“Guaranteed best price in town”
Call us
last at
403.752.3099
BOXING DAY
We have spaces
available in our:
Daycare for
19 months - 5 Years.
Before & After
School care for
6 Years - 12 Years.
At our St. Paul location.
(1014-12B Street North)
We also have spaces available
at our St. Catherine’s location
(Picture Butte).
For more information call:
403-380-6480
CANINE, FELINE &
EQUINE CARE
Dr. Chris Martens has 12 years
experience with Spays, Neuters,
Castrations, Ultrasound, Dentistry,
X-ray, Reproduction, Vaccination &
Emergency Services.
318 – 24 St. Fort Macleod, 403-557-0015
edgewateranimalclinic@outlook.com
www.edgewateranimalclinic.com
Quick-Ads: $15.00 per square per week.
Maximum 25 words. All ads must be prepaid. Deadline for Quick-Ads is Tuesday at 5:00 pm.
Whatever your pleasure,
whether it be the adrenaline
rush of Thunderdome-style powershopping, or the warm and
quiet get-togethers with those
near and dear that we don’t get
to see as often as we’d like, may
your Boxing Day experience be
the perfect end to the year’s
most perfect holiday! Savor
every minute, because Christmas
comes but once a year.
YOUR COMMUNITY PAPER
Published weekly by the proprietor ALTA NEWSPAPER GROUP LP
234 - 12th Street B North,
Lethbridge, AB T1K 2H7
Phone: 403-329-8225
ADVERTISING TERMS & CONDITIONS: the following terms and conditions apply to all
advertising and other material printed by or distributed by the Medicine Hat or Lethbridge
Shopper. All copy and type arrangements are subject to approval of the General Manager on
behalf of the Shopper who has the right to refuse any advertisement or insertion. The
advertiser agrees that the liability of the Shopper, or its employees for damages or costs
arising out of errors in printing or insertion of advertisements or other material is limited to
the actual amount paid for the space used by that portion of the advertisement containing the
error or the actual cost paid to have the advertisement or any other material inserted in the
Shopper. Notice of error is required before the second insertion. The Shopper will not be liable
for any other claims of damages for not printing or non-inserting of any advertisement or
other material. NOTE: Files can be e-mailed, however The Lethbridge Shopper will not accept
responsibility for colour inconsistencies. E-mailed files must be accompanied by an electronic
PDF proof and a faxed proof.
in
BulletBoa
COMMUNITY
COMMUNITY
rd
NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY - At the
Polish Hall, 745 - 13 St. North on
December 31. Cocktails at 6:30
PM. Homemade Polish cuisine at
7:00 PM. Midnight Snack and
Champagne. DJ plays a variety of
music videos. For tickets call Jerry
at 403-329-1152. Deadline is
December 21.
SOUTH COUNTRY JAMBOREE
SOCIETY - Will hold a jam session
December 28, 1:00 pm at the
Lethbridge Legion,Memorial Hall.
Supper to follow. Everyone
welcome.
THE FRATERNAL ORDER OF
EAGLES - Will be holding a Crib
Tournament on Saturday, January
3,12:30 pm at the Eagle Hall.631 13 St. North. Deadline for team
registration is Wednesday,
December 31. Contact Del at 403327-9913 to register your team or
for more information.
THE BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAIN
COUNTRY SOCIETY - Will be
holding a New Years Eve Jam on
December 31, 2014 at the Moose
Hall. Doors open at 5:30 with
roast beef supper with all the
trimmings at 6:30 pm. Cold cuts &
veggie trays served at midnight.
There are limited tickets available
so we are asking you to phone
Myrna at 403-381-8030 to reserve
your ticket and you will pay as
you get your ticket.
THE FRATERNAL ORDER OF
EAGLES - Will be holding a Steak
Dinner on Friday, January 2 from
5-7pm & a Breakfast on Sunday,
January 4 from 9-11am. Eagle
Hall, 631 - 13 Street North.
Everyone Welcome.
“BETTER TOGETHER” - Is a 6week workshop for young
couples who have been in a
committed relationship less than
5 years. You will learn how to
communicate, build emotional
connection, how to problem
solve, and much more. Start date
is January 7, 2015. Phone
Crossroads Counselling Centre
for details and registration. 403327-7080.
WESTMINSTER
VILLAGE
COMMITTEE & SOUTHERN
ALBERTA ETHNIC ASSOCIATION
- Offering Free Village Yoga every
Monday, Wednesday & Friday at
Kergen Centre, 207, 13 St. North.
For
registration
email:
wvc4u@outlook.com or call 403331-0641.
FAMILY CENTER - Is offering the
Supporting Father Involvement
Program. This program is for
moms and dads. Couple and
parent child relationships, builds
on men’s strengths and increases
their self-esteem and helps
manage stress. Please phone
Jessica at 403-320-4232 ext 221
for more details.
RIVERLIFE
COMMUNITY
CHURCH - 2820 18th Ave N,
invites you to Moms and Tots. Let
your kids play and enjoy coffee
and conversation. Tuesdays,
Wednesdays and Fridays from
10am - 12pm. All moms and tots
welcome. For more info phone
403-320-2005.
DIVORCE CARE - Is a safe place to
heal from the pain of separation
or divorce. Join a weekly seminar
and support group every
Wednesday. Everyone welcome,
child care is provided. Phone Amy
403-320-2005 at River of Life
Community Church to register.
THE LETHBRIDGE SOUP
KITCHEN - Has an immediate
need for meat, hamburger,
wieners, sausages etc.We are also
in very short supply of meat
sauce for spaghettis & pasta
dishes. Our need is critical and we
need your help. Donations may
be dropped off the Soup Kitchen,
802, 2 Ave North or phone 403320-8688.
TO PLACE YOUR FREE
COMMUNITY EVENT - please
forward a copy of your upcoming
event to the Lethbridge Shopper,
234 12th ST B North, Lethbridge,
or fax a copy to 403-329-8211.
Please send in your notice 3 to 4
weeks in advance. All events will
run based on space availability.
Visit The Ultimate Classified Website At www.shoppergroup.com
Real Estate
Services
FIREWOOD
FOR
SALE:
Spruce & Pine split, dried & kept
indoors. Sold by the full cord,
1/2 cord & bundles for camping.
Call Roy @ (403) 795-7145
FOR RENT: 1 Bedroom
Basement Suite with fridge,
stove, washer & dryer,
internet & cable. New carpet
& baseboards. Just been
renovated. Utilities included.
Available December 1st.
$700 Rent + $700 D.D.
Phone: (403) 524-3716.
REMOTE CAR STARTERS:
The Perfect Holiday Gift
Idea. Give the gift of comfort
this year! We stock TopQuality 1 and 2-way Remote
Starter Systems to fit
virtually any budget and
personal style. Choose Iasity
Sound if you want years of
Trouble-Free use, Superior
Products and No costly
hidden fees. Installation is
available before or after the
Christmas Holiday. Open
with installation technician
on hand 7 days a week.
Iasity Sound, 3514 - 9 Ave.
North, Lethbridge, AB. 403380-2847
iasityelectronics.com
FOR SALE: 1 acre fenced
yard, 3,000 sq. ft. Brand new
heated
steel
building.
Rented with tenant. 5
minutes from tow, Stewart
Siding
Industrial
Park.
REDUCED TO $290,000.
Phone: (626) 543-0415.
Services
DR. CHRIS MARTENS IS
NOW OFFERING . . .
Veterinary services on Main
Street in Fort Macleod at
Edgewater
Companion
Animal Clinic. We are seeing
dogs, cats and horses. Dr.
Martens has 12 years of
experience in this community
with
spays,
neuters,
castrations,
ultrasound,
dentistry, x-ray, reproduction,
vaccination and emergency
services. Call for a quote or
to book an appointment at
(403) 557-0015. Find us on
Facebook at Edgewater
Companion Animal Clinic
Ltd.
Our
website
is
www.edgewateranimalclinic.
com
THE BRICK LAYER: Brick,
block, and all types of stone
work. Small or big jobs.
Guaranteed results. Phone:
403-328-4453
MIKE’S
METAL
RECYCLING: Free pick up
of the following items Unwanted cars, trucks &
related
parts,
used
appliances, electronics &
scrap metal. Will pay for
some
vehicles.
Trailer
service for pick up & delivery
of vehicles. Phone: (403)
894-9893
CASTLE WOOD PELLET
STOVES; Also Louisiana
Grills. We stock wood pellet
fuel. Authorized dealer.
Contact
John
at
JN
Contracting Inc. (403) 8949777 Mon-Sat. or visit
www.jnheating.com
BEEF FOR SALE: Natural,
Grass-finished, lean, but
very tender. Hormone &
Antibiotic free. Niche market
sales for 20 years. Halves,
quarters & smaller quantities
available
year
round.
Contact Clarence & Helen
Cyr. Pincher Creek. 403-6272382
or
info@valleyblueranch.com
A&A PAINTING: Interior
Painting for Residential &
Commercial.
New
Construction & Repaints.
Minor Drywall Repairs, Wall
Paper Removal, Textured
Ceilings Painted. We offer
Special Discounted Prices
for Seniors. For all your
Professional Painting Needs
or a Free Written Quote call
Tim @ (403) 327-2816.
ALL
SEASONS
PROPERTY SERVICES Snow removal available - We
are now currently accepting
new customers for the winter
months ahead. We offer
quality work at reasonable
rates. Full Season Discounts
available. Phone: (403) 8943699 for a free on-site quote.
SMALL HAUL SMITH’S: 10
year established business *
Dump Runs * Small Moves *
Recycling * Car Recycling *
NOW DOING HOT SHOTS*
Student
&
Senior
Discounts. Phone: (403)
332-0807.
LET US BRIGHTEN UP
YOUR HOLIDAY SEASON .
. . We do Christmas Lights.
Call Lawn & Snow Bro’s Inc.
& Everything Yard @ (403)
394-DIRT
(3478).
www.lawnandsnowbros.com
We Specialize In:
EXPERT
BRAKE
REPAIRS
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EXPERT FRONT
WHEEL DRIVE
REPAIRS
J&L SHUTTLE SERVICE
Services
Services
BISON MEAT FOR SALE:
All Natural. Government
Inspected. Sides available in
the new year. We also sell
smaller quantities from the
ranch.
Tacarsey
Bison
Ranch. Pincher Creek AB.
Roger & Irene Marsh.
Phone: 403-627-5231.
MOBILE HOME REPAIRS
& SET UPS: Including Relevels, Tie-downs, Belly
repairs, Etc. Call Ken: (403)
308-4307 or email Ken Potts
at
modularmasters@gmail.co
m
ROOM
TO
ROOM
RENOS!Quality journeyman
workmanship specializing in
kitchens, bathrooms and
basement renos. Additions,
drywall, concrete, decks,
garages, custom cabinets.
Free estimates. 30 years
experience. Phone: Dan
(403) 715-1940
CLARKE
DEVELOPMENTS:
A
division
of
Clarke
Enterprises
Corporation.
New homes construction.
Garages start to finish.
Renovations,
additions,
framing,
basement
development, concrete work
and complete landscaping,
handyman services. Phone
for a free estimate 403-3829797
ED’S
HANDYMAN
SERVICES: Home Repairs,
Painting, Tiling, Bathroom
renos,
Hardwood
&
Laminate Floors, Yard work,
Fences, Hauling. 25 years
experience. No Job too
small! Free Estimates &
Senior’s Discounts. Phone:
(403) 929-2180.
TIM’S
PAINTING
&
HANDYMAN
SERVICES
WOULD LIKE TO TAKE
THIS TIME TO SAY . .
“Thank You all my customers
for their patronage & to wish
all Citizens of Lethbridge a
Merry Christmas & a Happy,
Healthy, Prosperous New
Year!!” Phone: (403) 3285168
LORNE’S RENOVATION &
HANDYMAN
SERVICE:
Over 35 years Experienced,
Licensed,
Journeyman
Carpenter.
Carpentry,
Framing, Drywall & Taping,
Painting, Texture Ceilings,
Flooring - Laminate, Tiles &
Lino. Bathroom, Kitchen &
Basement
Restorations,
Fences, Decks, Garages,
Etc. Free Estimates. Phone:
403-380-6436 or cell 403795-6436
YOUR CLASSIFIEDS!
FREE
H
S UTTLE
E
SERVciIC
ty
within
The original shuttle since 1999
Lethbridge to Medicine Hat Daily
Pick
Pick ups
ups and
and Drop
Drop Offs
Offs
are
are Door
Door to
to Door
Door Service
Service
SMALL ENGINE REPAIR:
Lawn & Riding Mowers Chain Saws - Trimmers Snowblowers. Call: (403)
330-6654.
Membership Discount Cards Available
To make reservations or
inquiries call:
INTERIOR
PAINTING:
Professional, Clean, Fast.
Rush orders available for
Christmas and New Years.
May consider barter. Call
Dan @ (403) 393-0680
403-528-8851
A.K.
HANDYMAN
SERVICE: Renovations Drywall, Painting, Plumbing,
Tile,
Laminate
and
Hardwood
Installations.
Deck and Fence Repairs and
Painting. Lawn Care and
Cutting. Rototilling and
Garbage Removal. No job is
too small or too big! Free
estimates. Phone Sam:
(403) 795-3822.
FURNITURE REPAIR &
UPHOLSTERY SERVICE:
Residential and Commercial.
RV cushions, new foam for
cushions etc. Over 30 years
experience.
Phone: Bill
(403)
320-8003
days,
evenings,
weekend.
If
there’s no answer please
leave message.
ATTENTION CAMPERS!
HIGHLAND
CAMPGROUND IS NOW
FULL BUT . . . . .We are now
taking bookings for the 20152016 camping season. All
sites serviced - Store Pavilion - Showers - Beach.
Located along beautiful,
clean, Waterton River and
Highway #2. Please phone
for more information. Phone:
(403) 553-2570
PLANNING A TRIP?Leaving a
home
alone?
HOME
CHECKERS can keep an eye
on things for you. Phone: (403)
942-0218
or
email:
homecheckers14@gmail.com
TRIED
AND
FAILED?
COMMITTED TO QUIT?
NEED
HELP?
QUIT
SMOKING in one treatment
with laser therapy. LOSE
WEIGHT with laser therapy.
Phone: 403-381-0667.
for today’s
newer vehicles
Transmission Flush
Premium Flush
Gerry
Brent
Wanted
CAR, HOME & PERSONAL
ELECTRONICS: Still don’t
know what to buy for that
special someone this year?
How about a new stereo?
We offer a large selection of
high quality Car and Home
Electronics,
Bluetooth
Stereos,
Installation
Services,
Wiring,
Connectors and Much More!
We are one of the Oldest
and
Most
Trusted
Independent
Electronics
Retailers proudly serving
Lethbridge & area since
2001. Visit us at Iasity
Sound, 3514 - 9th Ave.
North.
Lethbridge,
AB.
iasityelectronics.com (403)
380-2847. Open with install
technician on hand 7 days a
week to serve you better.
WANTED: Your unwanted
vehicles, motorcycles, RV’s,
etc. Free pick up, cash paid
for some. 1 hour service in
most cases. Phone: 403308-1161
Synthetic fluids extra
131
$
95
Dan
WANTED: Tire Chains, V-Bar
type suitable for farm; Topper for
1998 SB Chev; Used Power
Poles, suitable for firewood,
prefer semi loads delivered to
Lethbridge area. Phone: (403)
331-0026. Evenings. Leave
message.
WANTED: TITANIC items,
cash paid. Call: (403) 3930680.
We at Tom & Gerry’s continually
upgrade our skills and knowledge
of the latest automotive
technology.
We also invest in the best service
equipment on the market.
LUBE, OIL & FILTER
Cooling System
INSURANCE
INSPECTION
POWER FLUSH
Recommended
by all
manufacturers
to be done
every 2 years
101
$
95
+ coolant
We use quality
5W30 Oil
From
50
WANTED: Snow Shovelers
for Lethbridge & Area. Call
(403) 405-4505 for more
info.
WANTED: VW Jetta diesel that
needs some work, etc. Will pay
up to $1,000. Phone: (403) 9293030
Jorgen
$
WANTED: Men’s older wrist
watches, older currency, fishing
reels and tackle, archery
equipment, motorbikes, older
chain saws. Also Hunting
knives, Military items, binoculars
and antiques. Phone: 403-3817921.
Wanted
Trust Your Vehicle Only to the Best!
Plus:
transmission
conditioner
up to 14L of fluid
Shannon
WANTED: Relatively newer
broken/semi-broken fridges
for pick up or repair. Also
front load washers, broken or
semi-broken, will pay for
some good appliances. Old
wooden chests also wanted.
Phone (403) 929-3030.
THE SNOW IS HERE . . .
We’re ready for it, are YOU?
Let US worry about the
snow! Book your Snow
Removal NOW! We also do
Christmas Lights! Phone:
(403) 394-DIRT (3478)
www.lawnandsnowbros.com
Don’t Despair...
We’ll Repair!
Mike
95
cars &
light trucks
6495
1-877-217-5577
Services
We do complete
DIAGNOSTIC &
MAINTENANCE
TUNE-UPS
Toll free:
WANTED
URGENTLY:
Gold, Silver, Coins, and
Stamps. Gold and Silver
Jewelery, even broken. We
pay TOP prices. Have cash,
will travel. Call us last at 403752-3099. Don’t be afraid to
leave a message!
Medicine Hat
COMPUTER TECH: House
calls up till 9pm. Free
diagnosis of your computer.
Lowest rates. Seniors rates.
Will teach you the basics.
Will
pick-up
of
old
computers. Virus removal
and data back-up. Free pickup and delivery for repairs.
Phone: 403-928-2700
WINTER
SERVICE SPECIAL
❅ ❆❅ ❆ ❅ ❆ ❅ ❅
75 point comprehensive❆
check up. Belts, hoses,
anti-freeze levels, etc.
Includes
OIL
CH A NGE!
71
$
Only
95
WE’LL HAVE YOU LOVING YOUR CAR AGAIN!
Only $
In Province
Licensed Out of Province Facility
from
13195
$
Auto Repair
We accept Fleet Cards, e-mail us at: tomandgerrys@shaw.ca
Call 403- 328-7959
3617 - 9th Avenue North
Page 6, THE LETHBRIDGE SHOPPER, Week of December 20, 2014
careers
Visit The Ultimate Classified Website At www.shoppergroup.com
Find Work That "Fits"
Before you invest time
and energy applying for a
job, it makes sense to find
out how well the work will
fit you and how well you will
fit the work. Targeting your
work search to a few positions that seem like good
fits is generally far more
productive than sending
out applications to every
job posting that looks interesting.
What are your work
preferences?
For work to fit you well,
it must reflect your work
preferences - your most
important skills, interests
and values. To identify your
work preferences, think
about the activities, paid
and unpaid, you've enjoyed
in the past. What was it
about those work activities
that made them satisfying?
Think also about your
ideal work situation - if you
could imagine your dream
job, what would it be like?
Use your answers to create a list of your work preferences:
Consider the type of
working environment you
want, including the nature
of the work, hours of work,
location, job security, rate of
pay, benefits, size and type
of organization, and so on.
Think about the skills
you want to use or develop
- both transferable skills and
work-specific skills.
Decide what values and
interests you want to
express through your work.
Be aware that some of your
values and interests can be
expressed in other ways,
outside of work.
Identify the opportunities you want, such as
advancing to a more senior
position or developing specific skills.
Is the job a good fit?
To decide whether or
not a particular work opportunity is a good fit for you,
you’ll want to answer the
following questions:
Do you have the qualifications, skills and experience to do the job?
Does this position
reflect your work preferences?
Finding the answers to
these questions will require
some research. Even a wellwritten job description may
not tell you all you need to
know about the position.
Use the following suggestions to find out more
about a work opportunity:
Visit the employer’s
website to find out more
about the position, learn
about the company culture
and goals, and get a feel for
what it might be like to
work for the organization.
Use your network - the
people you know and the
people they know - to find
out what they know about
the employer and who they
know that you could talk to
about the position.
Set up information
interviews with the people
you reach through your network. Information interviews are based on the idea
that the best way to find out
what it’s like to work at
Company X is to ask someone who works there.
Contact employers and
personnel managers directly. Many employers welcome calls from people
researching work opportunities, but some do not. Talk
to your contacts in the
industry and ask about the
most appropriate way to
approach people who have
hiring authority.
If the work reflects your
preferences, and if what you
offer is what the employer
needs, then you’ve got a
good fit. It’s worth focusing
your time and energy on
this kind of opportunity chances are you’re a strong
candidate for the job!
~alis.alberta.ca
Midwest Property Management is seeking a fulltime
Leasing Agent/Customer Service Representative
to provide exceptional customer service to our
residents for our Lethbridge Location. The successful
candidate will possess knowledge of residential
property management legislation, have the ability to
perform necessary sales and leasing functions, the
ability to maintain accurate administrative records and maintain professionalism
in all situations. Competitive wages and benefits plan. Valid License and
Vehicle Req. Please send resume to apply@mmcareer.com or fax to (780) 428
-1397. Police Security Clearance is required upon hire.
Oreo-Stuffed Chocolate
Chip Cookies
Ingredients
flour, salt and baking soda.
• 1 cup butter softened
4. Slowly add to wet ingredi• ¾ cup packed light brown ents along with chocolate chips
sugar
until just combined.
• 1 cup sugar
5. Using a table• 2 large eggs
spoon, take one scoop
• 1 tbsp vanilla
of cookie dough and
• 3½ cups flour
place on top of an
• 1 tsp salt
Oreo cookie, take
• 1 tsp baking
another scoop of
soda
dough and place on
•1
10oz
bag
bottom of Oreo cookchocolate chips
ie.
• 1 pkg Oreo cook6. Seal edges
ies
together by pressing and cupping
in hand until Oreo cookie is
Directions
enclosed with dough.
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
7. Place cookies onto cookie
F.
sheet, fairly far apart, and bake
2. Cream butter and sugars cookies 9-13 minutes or until
together with a mixer until well golden brown.
combined.Beat in eggs and vanil8. Let cool for 5 minutes before
la.
transferring to cooling rack.
3. In a separate bowl mix the
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Ingredients
• ¾ cup butter
• 1½ cups packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate
chips
• 2 eggs
• 2½ cups allpurpose flour
• 1¼ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 36 chocolate
mint wafer candies
Directions
1. In a large pan over low heat,
cook butter, sugar and water until
butter is melted. Add chocolate
chips and stir until partially melted. Remove from heat and continue to stir until chocolate is completely melted. Pour into a large
bowl and let stand 10 minutes to
cool off slightly.
2. At high speed, beat in eggs,
one at a time into chocolate mixture. Reduce speed to low and add
dry ingredients, beating until
blended.
Chill
dough about 1
hour.
3.
Preheat
oven to 350
degrees F.
4. Roll dough
into balls and
place
on
ungreased cookie sheet about 2
inches apart.
4. Bake 8-10 minutes. While
cookies are baking unwrap mints
and divide each in half.
5. When cookies are brought
out of the oven, put 1/2 mint on
top of each cookie. Let the mint sit
for up to 5 minutes until melted,
then spread the mint on top of the
cookie.
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Precautions seniors can take when solicited
for donations
(MS) Charities often
target certain groups of
people when soliciting
donations.
Those
groups may include
past donors and people
who have recently
attended
charitable
fundraisers. Such an
approach can be very
effective. It should
come as no surprise
that criminals posing as
legitimate organizations tend to target
specific groups of people as well.
Anyone can be
fooled by a fraudulent
charity, but such criminals tend to target
seniors more than others. According to the
Federal Bureau of Investigation, seniors often
make attractive targets
to con artists because
seniors are most likely
to have substantial savings, own their homes
and/or have excellent
credit. In addition, the
FBI notes that elderly
victims of fraud and
other crimes are less
likely to report those
crimes out of fear that
their families may feel
they are no longer able
to take care of themselves or manage their
own finances.
These factors make
seniors
especially
attractive and vulnerable to con artists, particularly those who prey
on
well-intentioned
men and women by
posing as fake charities.
But there are steps
seniors can take to protect themselves from
fraud.
• Be skeptical of
solicitors. Many con
artists will indicate that
persons have given to
the charity in the past,
hoping that prospective victims simply
won't remember if that
claim is valid or not. If a
solicitor or appeal letter claims that you
donated in the past,
don't simply take it at
face value, especially if
you don't recall making such a donation.
Get specific information about alleged past
donations, checking
that
information
against your own bank
records and receipts.
Many donors claim
donations as deductions on their tax
returns, which also can
be used to verify or
debunk
solicitors'
claims. Though not all
solicitors claiming a
past history of donations are dishonest,
this is one way that
criminals attempt to
create a rapport with
potential victims, so
such claims should be
verified before making
any donations.
• Don't feel obligated to reciprocate a
gift with a donation.
Many charities send
gifts, be it mailing
labels or holiday cards,
to prospective donors
as a token of appreciation for past donations
and as a way of encouraging future donations.
Con artists are fully
aware of this tactic and
may try to imitate it in
an attempt to defraud
potential victims. No
matter if the people
behind those mailing
labels or holiday ornaments are legitimate
charities or con artists,
you should not feel
compelled to reciprocate a free gift with a
financial donation.
• Beware of solicitors pressuring you to
donate.
Reputable
charities should not be
on the verge of shut
down if you fail to
make a donation, so
such
organizations
never
pressure
prospective
donors
into making donations.
If a solicitor is pressuring you into making a
donation over the
phone or in person,
chances are strong that
this person is not representing a reputable
charity.
In
such
instances, hang up the
phone or, if the solicitor
is on your property,
politely close the door,
ask the solicitor to
leave your property
and contact the local
authorities.
• Send donations
directly to the charity
after independently
confirming
their
address. When making
charitable donations,
those
donations
should never be given
directly to solicitors.
Donations should only
be made after you have
independently confirmed the charity's
address and mailed
straight to the organization. Never make a
cash donation, as cash
provides no paper trail
should you want to
deduct your donation
or should you learn
that you were victimized by a con artist posing as a representative
of a reputable charity.
• Request personal
information not be
shared. Upon receiving a charitable donation, many charities
share their donors'
contact information
with other charities.
Such actions are legal
as long as no sensitive
information is shared.
But many donors
would prefer their contact information not be
shared so they don't
find themselves being
inundated with solicitations from other
charities. Donors can
ask to opt out of having
their personal information shared upon making a donation. This is
especially important
for seniors living on
fixed incomes who
simply cannot afford to
support many causes
no matter how compelling those causes
are.
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MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
Jan 1
FRIDAY
Jan 2
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Jan 5
Entree: Spaghetti
with Meat Sauce
Potato:
Veggie: Salad
Soup: Turkey
Vegetable
Jan 6
Entree: Beef Stew
Potato: Mashed
Veggie: Peas
Soup: Cream of
Mushroom
Jan 7
Entree: Turkey a la
King
Potato: Steamed
Red
Veggie: PEI Mix
Soup: Five Bean
Jan 8
Entree: Pork Cutlet
Saute Gruyere
Potato: Home
Fried
Veggie: Carrots
Soup: Cream of
Carrot
Jan 9
Entree: Crab
Stuffed Pollock
Potato: Buttered
Rice
Veggie:
Cauliflower
Soup: Beef Barley
Sandwich and Salad of the Week: Grilled Reuben and Chicken Caesar Salad
MENU FOR JANUARY 12-23
MONDAY
TUESDAY
Jan 12
Entree: Beef Pot
Pie
Potato: Mashed
Veggie: Garden
Mixed
Soup: Split Pea
Jan 13
Entree: Pork Cutlet
with Apple Sauce
Potato: Steamed
Veggie: Green
Beans
Soup: French
Onion
WEDNESDAY
Jan 14
Entree: Salmon
with Dill Sauce
Potato: Creamed
Potato
Veggie: Corn
Soup: Tomato
Vegetable
THURSDAY
Jan 15
Entree: Beef
Wellington
Potato: Mashed
Veggie: Wax Beans
Soup: Beef
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FRIDAY
Jan 16
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Potato: Rice
Veggie: Peas
Soup: Chicken
Noodle
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Jan 19
Entree: Pork Stew
Potato: Mashed
Veggie: PEI Mixed
Soup: Clam
Chowder
Jan 20
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Sole
Potato: French
Fries
Veggie: Coleslaw
Soup: French
Tomato
Jan 21
Jan 22
Entree: Roast Beef Entree: Chicken
Marinara
Potato: Mashed
Potato: Pasta
Veggie: Carrots
Shells & Cheese
Soup: Turkey
Veggie:
Vegetable
Cauliflower
Soup: Cream of
Mushroom
Jan 23
Entree: Turkey
Cutlet
Potato: Steamed
Veggie: Creamed
Corn
Soup: Five Bean
Sandwich and Salad of the Week: Seafood Croissant and Chef’s Salad
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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20
Aries, containing your emotions may be challenging this
week. Exciting events begin to unfold, so enjoy them as
much as possible. Enlist some friends to join the fun.
TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21
Practice discretion this week, Taurus.You do not know how a
particular situation will unfold, so it is better to stay neutral
until the entire situation settles. Then you can take action.
GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21
Some colleagues may want to goof off all week long and get
nothing accomplished, Gemini. But you have other goals and
know some hard work now means fun later.
CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22
It is time for you to step up and take the reins, Cancer. Your
leadership skills have long been an asset, and it's time to put
them to use for the greater good.
LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23
Leo, an upcoming adventure has you brimming with
excitement. Some people are drawn to your vigor, while
others are a little uncomfortable.
VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22
Downplay your authority this week, Virgo. Newcomers to
your place of employment will feel more comfortable
around you if they don't have to worry about rank.
LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23
Libra, it is impossible to postpone a commitment any longer.
It may not seem like the right time just yet, but you need to
forge ahead anyway and handle things as they come.
SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22
It is easy to feel burnt out before you achieve a goal, Scorpio.
You just need to learn how to pace yourself a little better and
to ignore distractions that result in delays.
SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21
Express your creativity this week, Sagittarius. You have long
felt the desire to display this other side, and now is a great
time to do so. Encourage others to do the same.
CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20
Capricorn, express your emotions this week even if you think
your ideas will not garner much support. Exercise diplomacy,
as you do not want to engage in any conflicts.
AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18
You may explore different interests and hobbies this week
only to find that nothing seems to be the right fit, Aquarius.
Do not let it get you down. You will find the answer.
PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20
Don't squander money on a lavish purchase this week,
Pisces. There are better ways to spend your money in the
coming weeks.
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May all your dreams come true
as we embark upon this
magical time of year.
The Christmas Tree
For families in North
America, Germany and
other parts of Europe, the
Christmas tree is the
symbol of the Christmas
season. Other evergreens have been a part
of mid-winter festivals
long before Christ. They
played a symbolic part
because they stayed
green and alive when
other plants appeared
dead and bare. They represented everlasting life
and hope for the return of
spring. Primitive European tribes hung ever-
greens above their doors
to offer the wandering
winter spirits shelter within their homes in hopes of
receiving good fortune
and good health in return.
The Romans decorated
their homes with the
greens at the Festival of
Saturnalia and at the
Kalends of January, their
New
Year.
They
exchanged
evergreen
branches with friends as
a sign of good luck. The
Druids viewed evergreens as sacred, a symbol of life itself.
When
Christmas
came about, we incorporated, rather than dismissed, many of these
practices as Christmas
customs. Of course, this
was done only if these
activities and items were
consider harmless and
availed themselves to a
Christian interpretation.
The use of evergreens was and is most
widespread in England meaning began to be
and Germany. We can associated with these
trace it back at least 500 plants.
Source: Christmas.com
years ago when religious
Merry Christmas
and Happy New Year.
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Safely through another week
God hath brought us on our way
Let us now a blessing seek
On the present Sabbath day
Of all the week the best,
Emblem of eternal rest
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Lake Ice Thickness
City of Lethbridge
Parks Operations staff has
measured ice thickness in
designated skating areas
on Nicholas Sheran Lake,
Chinook Lake and Henderson Lake. Due to various factors including
weather, lake ice does not
meet the City of Lethbridge standards for public use. Please do not
attempt to go out onto
the ice.
The
condition,
strength and stability of ice
can change dramatically
depending on temperature, precipitation, wind
and the amount of sun-
shine.
Residents are also
reminded that storm pond
ice contact is prohibited
and that ice thickness in
storm ponds is not monitored by the City.
The City of Lethbridge,
Fire & Emergency Services
also reminds residents to
keep their pets on a leash
when walking near icecovered water. Pets are not
aware of the hidden danger of falling through the
ice.
If your pet gets loose
on the ice, coax it back to
shore - do not go after it.
If your pet does fall
through the ice call 911
immediately. Do not
attempt to rescue your
pet yourself. The fire
department will respond
with ice rescue equipment
and attempt to rescue your
pet.
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Architectural team chosen
for design of Phase 2 of
Crossings Leisure Complex
City Council approved
the selection of an architectural team for
detailed design work
on Phase 2 of the
Crossings
Leisure
Complex. The $5.4million contract for
design and consulting services was
awarded to the highest-evaluated and
lowest-cost proponent, Diamond Schmitt
Architects of Toronto, in
association with BR2 Architecture of Edmonton.
Detailed design work is
expected to be complete
by late Fall 2015. Construction is expected begin in
Spring 2016 and be
complete in late
2018 or early 2019.
Phase 2 includes an
aquatic centre, multisport field house and
other leisure amenities which will adjoin
new ice and curling
facilities under construction at the
Crossings in West Lethbridge.
Motorists reminded to enjoy the Christmas season
responsibly – never drink and drive
campaign.
Check
Stops will be held throughout the month of December and into the New Year
as part of an enhanced
effort to get impaired drivers off the road.
Police are reminding
motorists never to drink
and drive and anyone who
observes a suspected
impaired driver is asked to
call 911 immediately if it is
safe and lawful to do so.
Check Stop locations
and times will vary
throughout Lethbridge
and Coaldale. The primary
goal of the program is to
identify and apprehend
impaired drivers but police
will also be checking for
valid
documentation
including driver’s licenses,
vehicle registration and
insurance as well as equipment, liquor and other violations.
Police
remind
motorists that administrative penalties begin for drivers caught with a Blood
Alcohol
Concentration
(BAC) of over .05. At .05 drivers will face an immediate
three-day license suspension and three-day vehicle
seizure on a first offence.
Individuals with a Graduated Driver’s License who are
found with any blood alcohol face an immediate 30day license suspension
and seven-day vehicle
seizure.
All drivers charged
with impaired driving will
have their license suspend-
ed until the charge is
resolved in court. Their
vehicle will be seized –
three days on a first
offence and seven days for
subsequent
Protective Plumbing
Program Launch
In August of 2014, City
Council approved the reinstatement of the Protective Plumbing Program
Policy. The program is
designed to offset costs of
installing a protective
plumbing device in older
homes. Only homes built
before 2000 that have
experienced sewer backup
reduces the chance of
future sewer backups,”
says Neil Evans, Water and
Wastewater Engineering
Manager with the City of
Lethbridge.
Eligible expenses for
reimbursement are costs
related to the installation
of the approved backwater
valve including the cost of
installation and a passed
inspection by a City of
Lethbridge safety codes
officer will also be required
prior to reimbursement.
“An inspection performed and passed under
the proper plumbing permit provides oversight to
the installation of the valve
and can give the home-
offences. Upon conviction
drivers will also require a
mandatory ignition interlock for one year on the
first conviction, three years
for the second
the valve, the cost of
removal of concrete floor
slab, the cost of installation
of the approved in-line
backwater valve and the
replacement of the concrete floor slab.
A plumbing permit
must be obtained prior to
owner assurance that the
installation has been done
according to the National
Plumbing Code,”says Kerry
Crump, Building Safety and
Inspection Services Manager.
According to provincial statistics, from 2008 to
2012 on average each year
more than 90 people were
killed and 1,480 were
injured in collisions involving at least one driver who
had consumed alcohol
prior to the crash.
If you are going to
drink, plan ahead for a safe
ride home. Designate a
sober driver (who does not
drink any alcohol), call a
taxi, use public transportation or contact a drivehome service, such as
Operation Red Nose.
Nicolas Sheran Pool Annual
Maintenance Shutdown
Extended
Nicholas Sheran Pool,
which has been closed for
annual maintenance since
December 1st, was initially
anticipated to reopen on
December 18th. However,
extra days are needed to
allow for replacement of
tiles in the pool basin. As a
result the pool is now
expected to reopen on
Monday, December 22nd
with normal hours of operation at that time.
Civic Ice Centre
As part of a sponsorship by Tim Hortons, residents can participate in
special free holiday skating
in December.
FREE SENIOR SKATE
TIMES ~ CIVIC ICE CENTRE
Tuesday, December
16th from 2:15-3:45 pm
Thursday, December
18th from 2:15-3:45 pm
FREE PUBLIC SKATE
are eligible for the program.
The program provides
eligible homeowners reimbursement up to $2,500 of
eligible expenses for the
installation of an approved
in-line backwater valve.
“Proper use of these valves
conviction and five years
for the third conviction.
During the 2013
Check Stop campaign
police charged seven people with impaired driving.
Last year’s efforts also
yielded 10 immediate
roadside sanctions, three
suspended drivers, 22 drivers with no operating
license, 13 unregistered
vehicles, four uninsured
vehicles, 17 Gaming and
Liquor violations and 105
provincial statute violations.
Police remind all
motorists that impairment
begins with the first drink.
Consuming any type of
alcohol affects your judgment, reaction time and
perception.
TIMES ~ NICHOLAS SHERAN ICE CENTRE
Saturday, December
20th from 12-1:15 pm
Sunday,
December
21st from 5:30-6:45 pm
Tuesday, December
23rd from 6:30-7:30 pm
Saturday, December
27th from 12-1:15 pm
Sunday,
December
28th from 5:30-6:45 pm
The local Tim Hortons
restaurant owners love
supporting the Free Skate
as just one way to thank
loyal guests for their continued support throughout the year, and because it
is a great way for families
to spend quality time
together over the holidays.
Tender awarded for Metis
Trail W sewer main
installation
A tender for the installation of sewer mains
along a 1.9-kilometre section of the future Metis
Trail West was awarded to
the low bidder, Whissell
Contracting Ltd. of Leth-
bridge for a net cost of $4.3
million. The successful tender was about $900,000
below the pre-tender estimate. These new sewer
lines will provide capacity
for future growth in West
Lethbridge and provide
relief to the existing
Whoop-Up Drive sanitary
sewer siphon which is
operating at capacity.
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Utility rate increase delayed
A delay in an expected
increase to provincial electrical transmission access
fee means residential electricity rates in Lethbridge
will be rising only 1.9 per
cent in 2015 instead of 4.1
per cent as originally pro-
jected. Major commercial
electric rates will increase
1.5 per cent in 2015
instead of 4.7 per cent, and
rates for major industrial
customers will rise 0.7 per
cent instead of 4.5 per
cent.
City
Council
approved several bylaws
today which set local utility
rates for 2015.
“Any delay in electric
rate increases is welcome,
but we recognize that this
is likely only short-term
relief. Provincial transmis-
sion fees have been rising
by double digits in recent
years and all indications
are that they will continue
to do so beyond 2015,”
said Mayor Chris Spearman.
Transmission access
fees are a component of
monthly electric bills
which are charged by the
Alberta Electric System
Operator (AESO) to operate and maintain the
provincial electric transmission grid.
Meanwhile, water utility rates will rise by 2.5 per
cent in 2015, and sewer
rates will increase 2 per
cent. Waste collection and
recycling rates will not
increase in 2015.
Christmas Tree Collection
Program will be held
Saturday, January 10th,
2015. For the past twenty-
one years the City of Lethbridge has partnered with
local youth groups to
ensure that Christmas
trees continue to give after
the holiday season. This is
the first year the Lethbridge Guides will be collecting the trees! Since the
program began, almost
80,000 Christmas trees
have been diverted from
the landfill and chipped
into
environmentally
friendly mulch.
The man behind the beard
(MS)Every Christmas
Eve, children go to bed
eagerly anticipating a visit
from Santa Claus. This
merry gentleman is purported to visit the home of
every good girl and boy,
delivering gifts and cheer
along the way.
Before the modern
evolution of Santa Claus
lived a very real and generous individual named
Nicholas. In the third century, Nicholas served as the
Bishop of Myrna in present-day Turkey. He had a
reputation for secret giftgiving, believing that giving should be done secretly and sacrificially in Jesus
Christ’s name rather than
one’s own.
Stories tell of Nicholas
paying the dowry for poor
daughters to enable them
to get married. He report-
edly put coins in the shoes
of those who left them out
for him. It is believed
Nicholas helped to restore
the hope of hundreds of
people in his community,
making him a beloved and
revered Bishop. Throughout his ministry, Nicholas
fervently shared his life
and fortune with others.
Nicholas continued to
be revered and commemorated by many Christians
even after his death. His
charity and unselfish works
helped inspire generations
of the faithful, and he
eventually was named the
patron saint of everyone
from merchants to sailors
to pawnbrokers.
No one really knows
what St. Nicholas looked
like. But in 2005, a forensic
laboratory in England
reviewed historical data
and photographs of the
remains taken from St.
Nicholas’ grave in the
1950s. Researchers concluded that he was a small
man, perhaps no more
than five feet in height,
with a broken nose.
This image certainly
does not fit with the robust
frame and other imagery
awarded St. Nicholas in
more modern years. St.
Nicholas is believed to be
the inspiration for Santa
Claus, which was a name
taken from the Dutch Sinterklaas, a contracted form
of Sint Nicolass, or St.
Nicholas.
Tales of the real St.
Nicholas’ giving spirit were
blended with a fictional
personification by New
York-based
newspaper
writers who blended the
St. Nicholas name with the
appearance of a Dutch
town citizen. The goal was
to reach out to the primarily Dutch immigrants living
in New York at the time.
This jolly elf image was
given a boost by the publication of “A Visit From St.
Nicholas,” which was published around the same
time.
Eventually, the merry
Santa Claus portrayal
began to outshine the
more accurate St. Nicholas
version as a religious man,
fostered by political drawings and caricatures that
depicted Santa as a chubby sort in a red suit. That
image prevails to this day.
Beneath the Christmas
symbolism, the beard and
the presents associated
with Santa Claus lies a tale
of generosity that originated with St. Nicholas.
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Soft Glazed Gingerbread
(MS) Ingredients
Dough
3 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
4 teaspoons ground ginger
1½ teaspoons ground cloves
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1¼ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated
sugar
1 large egg
½ cup blackstrap or other dark molasses
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
Glaze
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons water
Directions
1. To make the dough, stir together the
flour, cocoa powder, ginger, cloves, cinnamon,
baking soda, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
Set aside. Using a stand mixer fitted with the
paddle attachment, beat the butter on medium-high speed until creamy. Slowly add the
granulated sugar and mix on medium speed
until the mixture is completely smooth and
soft. Stop the mixer and scrape down the sides
of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed.
Add the egg and mix well.
2. Add the molasses and corn syrup and
beat until incorporated. Stop the mixer again
and scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add
the flour mixture and beat on low speed until
a dough forms that pulls away from the sides
of the bowl and all the ingredients are well
incorporated. Remove the dough from the
bowl, flatten it on a large piece of plastic wrap
into a rectangle about 1 inch thick, cover the
dough with plastic wrap, and refrigerate
overnight.
3. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line a baking
sheet with parchment paper or a nonstick
liner.
4. Unwrap the dough and place on a
floured work surface. If using a plaque with a
design, roll out the dough 1/3-inch thick, lightly dust the top with flour, press your cookie
molds over the dough, and then cut the
shapes with a small knife and place on the
prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1
inch apart. Alternatively, using the mold as a
guide, cut around it with a small knife, flip the
mold over so the design is facing you, and
place the dough over it, pressing it into the
design. Unmold the shapes onto the prepared
baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch between
them.
6. If using a patterned rolling pin, lightly
dust the lined baking sheet with flour and
transfer the dough to the pan. Lightly dust the
top of the dough with flour and roll it into a
rectangle about 1/3-inch thick with a plain
pin.Then, using the patterned pin, roll over the
dough with enough pressure to ensure a clear
impression of the design. Trim the sides with a
small knife. It is not necessary to cut into smaller sizes before baking.
7. Bake the cookies until lightly golden
along the sides but still soft to the touch in the
centers, 7 to 15 minutes. The timing will
depend on the size of the individual cookies,
or if you have made a single large patterned
piece that will be cut after baking.
8.While the cookies are baking, prepare
the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the
confectioners' sugar and water until smooth.
9. When the cookies are ready, remove
from the oven and let cool on the pan on a
wire rack for about 10 minutes.Then, while the
cookies are still warm, using even strokes,
brush a light coat of glaze on top of each
cookie, evenly covering it. Let the cookies cool
completely. When the glaze dries, it should
leave a shiny, opaque finish. If you have used a
patterned pin to make a single large plaque,
cut into the desired sizes with a small, very
sharp knife.The cookies will keep in an airtight
container in a cool place for about 2 weeks.
They do not freeze well, however, as glaze
becomes watery when they are thawed
Pasticcino di Cioccolato con Lampone
(MS)Ingredients
11/3 cups cake flour, sifted
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons cocoa powder,
sifted
¼ teaspoon baking soda
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
6 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup heavy cream
¼ cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
1 pint fresh raspberries
Vegetable cooking spray
Pinch of sea salt
with simmering water. The water should not and transfer it to the electic mixer.
touch the bowl. Using a whisk, beat the egg4. Whip the egg-sugar mixture on medium
sugar mixture until it feels very warm to the speed for 3 to 4 minutes until it triples in volume and is very thick and light colored. Add
the vanilla and whip 2 to 3 seconds longer to
blend. Remove the bowl from the mixer and
gently fold in the flour-cocoa mixture.
5. Place about 11/2 cups of the batter in a
separate bowl and fold in the melted butter.
Do this gently, as you do not want to overwork
the batter. Fold this into the remaining batter.
Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake
tins. Bake in the center of the oven for 20 to 25
minutes, or until a toothpick or knife inserted
in the center of one cupcake comes out clean.
Directions
Remove and cool completely on a rack.
1. Preheat the oven to 325 F. Spray a stan6.While the cupcakes are cooling, combine
dard muffin tin with nonstick spray or fill 8 of
the heavy cream with the confectioners' sugar
the cups with paper or foil liners.
and the remaining 2 tablespoons of cocoa,
2. Sift the flour, 1/3 cup of cocoa, salt, and
beat into soft peaks, and set aside.
baking soda into a bowl and set aside. Melt the
7. Remove the cupcakes from the tin and
butter in a small saucepan and set aside.
place them on dessert plates. Spoon the
3. Combine the eggs and sugar in the bowl
whipped cream on top, divide the raspberries
of an electric mixer fitted with a whisk attach- touch and all of the sugar has dissolved. among the plates and serve.
ment. Set the bowl over a pan partially filled Immediately remove the bowl from the heat
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How to handle holiday homesickness
(MS) The holiday season is meant to be
enjoyed with family and friends, but not everyone can make it home to see their loved ones
on the holidays. Commitments to work or
school prevent some people from heading
home for the holidays, and such situations
often inspire feelings of homesickness.
Holiday homesickness may not fully hit
some people until the day of the holiday, when
people separated from their families miss both
the company of their relatives and the holiday
traditions they have enjoyed since childhood.
But there are several ways to conquer holiday
homesickness so you can still enjoy this festive
time of year.
• Make technology work for you. Though
you might not be able to sit at the holiday dinner table with your family this holiday season,
that does not mean you still can’t lay your eyes
on your those closest to you. Arrange to video
chat with family members sometime during the
holiday. If you’re shipping gifts home, ask your
family members to open their gifts during your
video chatting session so you can see the reactions on their faces when they open their presents. This can allow you to enjoy the thrill of
seeing a loved one open the perfect present,
even if you happen to be thousands of miles
away as he or she tears off the wrapping paper.
• Volunteer in your community. Another
way to combat holiday homesickness is to volunteer in your community. Knowing you’re
doing your part to make someone else’s holiday
special can make it easier for you to be away
from family on the holiday. Whether you feed
the homeless at a local shelter, distribute toys at
a nearby children’s hospital or visit an assisted
living facility and spend time with an equally
homesick elderly person, putting a smile on
someone else’s face is sure to put a smile on
your own face as well.
• Stay true to traditions. If your family
adheres to certain traditions every holiday, then
do your best to maintain those traditions.
Watch that holiday movie your family always
watches or cook that special dish you only
enjoy during the holiday season and invite your
friends who also won’t be leaving town to join
in the fun.
• Participate in community events. Loneliness on the holiday can contribute to feelings
of homesickness, so make an effort to celebrate
the holiday with your community. Many communities host special holiday events, be it tree
lighting ceremonies, parades or local theater
performances of classics such as Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”. Participate in these
events, which can lift your holiday spirit and
ensure you aren’t spending the holiday alone at
home.
Holiday homesickness can be a tough pill to
swallow, but there are many ways for men and
women to enjoy the holidays even if they won’t
be able to see their families.
Christmas tidbits to put you in the
holiday spirit
(MS) The holiday season has arrived, and
millions of people across the globe will be celebrating Christmas with their families and
friends. The following are some interesting tidbits to share with your loved ones this holiday
season.
• Each year, more than three billion Christmas cards are sent in the United States alone.
• In 350 AD, Pope Julius I, bishop of Rome,
proclaimed December 25 the official celebration date for the birth of Jesus Christ. Many historians and theologians have surmised that
Christ really wasn’t born this time of year, thanks
to imagery and information from the Bible.
• Christmas carols began as an English custom called “wassailing.” Individuals toasted
neighbors to a long and healthy life.
• Despite the common tale that three wise
men paid homage to baby Jesus, the Bible
never specifically calls out a number. Similarly,
there’s no specific indication that they visited
the infant Jesus. Their visit may have occurred
when Jesus was older.
• Santa Claus’ modern look was inspired by
writings from The Knickerbockers of New York
and imagery from Clement Clarke Moore’s “A
Visit from St. Nicholas.” Moore denied authoring
the famous poem for 15 years after it was published anonymously, feeling the poem was
beneath his talents.
• Santa has his own official postal code. It’s
H0H 0H0.
• The song “Jingle Bells” was originally written for Thanksgiving and not Christmas. People
loved it so much that the lyrics were changed to
fit Christmas.
• Christmas trees typically grow for 15 years
before they’re cut and sold.This means the trees
sold today were likely planted in 1999.
• Christmas was not declared an official holiday in the United States until June 26, 1870.
• Before turkey, the traditional Christmas
meal served in England was a pig’s head and
mustard.
• Male reindeer tend to shed their antlers in
the winter. This means Santa’s reindeer are likely female.
• Christ may have been born in a cave rather
than a manger. According to the gospel of Luke,
the shepherds that helped find shelter for Mary
to give birth kept their flock in a cave.
The Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem is built
over a cave called the Grotto of the Nativity,
where Jesus is believed to have been born.
• Many people may be less inclined to stand
under mistletoe waiting for a kiss if they knew
what “mistletoe” means in the ancient Germanic language. It literally means “dung on a twig,”
for the bird who eats the berries and then
leaves seeds in droppings to propagate new
plants.
• Each holiday season, PNC Wealth Management calculates the costs of the gifts in the
song, “The 12 Days of Christmas.” The price
index for the gifts went from $12,673 in 1984 to
more than $24,000 in 2011. The most expensive
gift is the swimming swans.
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A Wee Christmas Tree
You Will Need:
• Thin Cardboard
• Glue
• Clothespins
• White Paint
• Paint brush
• Corrugated Paper
• Felt (in whatever color you choose)
• Safety Scissors
• 2 yards of string in a color you like
• Round dot stickers
• 1 yard of rickrack
• Felt polka-dots in the colors you like
Directions:
For the tree:
• Cut five 18 x 24-inch
triangles from cardboard.
• Score the center of
each triangle to make it
easier to bend.
• Fold each triangle in
half and glue together.
• Use clothespins to
keep the pieces together.
• Paint the tree white.
Hand-Print Paper Wreath
You Will Need:
• A lot of green construction paper
• A piece of red construction paper or a red
ribbon
• Pencil
• Safety Scissors
• Glue
• Optional: Glitter or
glitter glue
Directions:
• Trace the child's hand
on a piece of green construction paper.
• Cut out the hand print. Make about
10 paper hands for each wreath.
• Glue the hand prints together in a
wreath shape, with the
wrists overlapping a little
bit.
• Glue on a red ribbon
bow (or make one from
red construction paper).
• Optional: Decorate
your wreath with glitter or
glitter glue.
~www.enchantedlearning.com
Hand-Print Snowman
Ornaments
You Will Need:
• Glass or plastic Christmas balls (larger than your child’s hand)
• White Craft Paint
• a Black Sharpie (Finer line for details)
• Different colored
pieces of felt
• Paint brush
• Craft glue or a glue gun
(parents only with the glue
gun)
Directions:
• Remove the balls from
their packaging and make
sure none are broken (if you’
are using glass)
• Paint the palm of your
child’s hand with white craft paint.
• Set the ornament in the middle of
their flat palm....fingers out.
• Slowly have them close their hand
so an entire handprint is made.
• Make sure they don't move their fingers, then they slowly take their fingers
off the ornament.
• Set the ornament in a
safe place to dry, where it
won’t roll and fall.
• Once dry, use the
Sharpie to draw snowman
faces
• Cut out little scarves,
and/or hats from the felt
and glue them in place.
• Add white paint for
falling snow
• Let the paint dry, and
then hang the ornaments
~megduerksen.typepad.com
Craft Stick Christmas Tree
You Will Need:
• Green, yellow and brown paint
• Paintbrushes
• Craft sticks: two large, three medium,
and two small
• Wooden star cutout or
small die-cut star
• Decorations such as
glitter, stickers, sequins, and
foam cutout
• Craft glue
Directions:
• Take the large craft
stick and place it vertically,
to make a base for the other sticks.
• Next, to make the bottom branch of
the tree: Glue a second large craft stick
across the bottom of the first, leaving just
enough room to form a tree trunk.
• Glue the three medium-sized sticks
horizontally above the large stick.
• Next, glue the small sticks above the
medium sticks, leaving enough room for a
star on top.
• Paint the tree trunk
brown and the branches
green and set aside to dry.
• Paint the star yellow,
or use glitter and glue to
jazz it up. Set aside to dry.
• After all elements
are dry, glue the star to the
top of the tree.
• Finally, add any other decorations
they like to the trees.
~www.scholastic.com
• Roll corrugated
paper around a cardboard
tube to make the tree
base.
• Cut two matching
stars from felt.
•
Glue the stars
together, leaving an open
sot at the bottom, to glue
them to the top of the tree.
For the garland:
• Cut two yards of
string.
• Every few inches, place a sticker on
the string and then press another sticker
back to back.
• String around the tree. Secure with
dots of glue, or extra stickers
For the tree skirt:
• Trim the edges of a two by two-foot
piece of felt to make a circle.
• Glue rickrack to outer edge of the
circle.
• Decorate with felt circles.
• Place under mini-tree.
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Candy Cane and Wreath
Pom Pom Ornaments
You Will Need:
• 1 inch pom poms
• Tacky glue
• Recycled cardboard from
soda and cereal boxes
• Hole punch
• Piece of ribbon for hanging (and for a bow on the
wreath)
• Dinner plate or a heavy
hardcover book (a dictionary
works!)
Directions:
• Cut out a wreath shape and a candy
cane shape from the cardboard.
• Use the hole punch to add the hole
for the ribbon
• Add lots of glue
• Attach the pom
poms to the wreath and
candy cane You can use
the colors in the picture,
or use you imagination!
• Set the dinner
plate or book onto the
finished ornaments to
make sure the pom
poms stick (just a few
minutes)
• Make a little bow
and glue it to the top of
the wreath.
• Thread the ribbon through the hole
in the tops of the ornaments and hang
them on the tree.
~www.skiptomylou.org
Felt Button Trees
You Will Need:
• An assortment of buttons in different colors
• Green felt
• Safety Scissors
• Craft Glue
• A piece of ribbon to
hang the ornament
• Glue the buttons on like ornaments,
• Set the ornament in a
safe place to dry.
• Snip a hole inthe top
of the tree, and thread to
ribbon through.
• Hang your ornament
~www.woohome.com
Directions:
• Cut out a tree shape in
the green felt.You can use a
simple triangle or something more complex, if you want
Glittery Play Dough
You Will Need:
• 1 cup plain (all-purpose) flour
• ½ cup salt
• 2 tablespoons cream of tartar
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup water
with food colouring added
• Glitter
Directions:
• Put all the
ingredients into a
large
saucepan,
and stir over a
medium heat until
the dough forms
into a ball.
• Allow to cool, and then knead until
smooth.
• Store in an airtight container (a
Ziploc bag with the air pressed out is
good).
To make glittery playdough as a gift:
• First colour the salt with a little food
colouring and leave to dry (this is quicker
if you spread it out
on a baking sheet
and stir occasionally). Make sure it
dries out completely.
• Mix the dry
ingredients
and
put into a Ziploc
bag with our label
explaining how to
make up the playdough.
~www.activityvillage.co.uk
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Agriculture
Automotive
FOR SALE: Tractor chains,
like new, 30” wide, 11’ long.
$140.00. Phone: (403) 7572172
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this year! We stock TopQuality 1 and 2-way Remote
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virtually any budget and
personal style. Choose Iasity
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hidden fees. Installation is
available before or after the
Christmas Holiday. Open
with installation technician
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North, Lethbridge, AB. 403380-2847
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FOR SALE: Old 100 HP
Massey Ferguson Tractor &
12 ft. Cultivator, $1,200/both.
Phone: (626) 543-0415
FOR SALE: Feed Oats $2.50/bushel. Approx. 150200 bushel’s. Phone: (403)
757-2172
FOR SALE: 1st cut Hay, small
square bales, $5.00 per bale; 80
acres irrigation, 1.2 million.
Phone: (403) 381-9091.
COMPLETE DISPERSAL: 95
top quality black/black white
face cows, preg tested to start
calving February 2015; 2 year
old fancy Angus bulls also
available if needed; for more
information call Bob Hodnefield,
541-938-0118,
MiltonFreewater.
Automotive
FOR SALE: 1994 Chrysler
Intrepid. 4 door, well
equipped,
brand
new
Michelin’s. $1,050. OBO.
Phone: (403) 328-5713.
FOR SALE: 2001 Chev
Cavalier Z24. 2.4L twin cam.
Air, tilt, cruise, 5 speed. CD
player, PW, PL, sunroof,
mags & spoiler, plus tack.
Has inspection. $2,450.
OBO. Phone: (403) 3285713.
FOR SALE: 2004 Kia
Magenta. 4 door, auto. PW,
stereo. Decent shape. Must
be seen. Will accept part
trade. $1,500. 0B0. Phone:
(403) 328-5713
FOR SALE: Kamatsu Dozer,
excellent condition, $22,000;
Hino Gravel Truck, runs well,
box tarp included, $8,400.
Phone for details. Serious
inquiries only. Phone: (403)
795-3906
FOR SALE: 2008 Pontiac
Grand Prix. Excellent condition
inside & out. Ready for winter
driving. Asking $7,800. Recently
inspected. For more info phone:
(403) 405-5043.
*MUST SEE* 2005 Cavalier. 2.2
Ecotec,
4
cylinder.
Air
conditioning, tilt steering wheel,
cruise, new tires, new front
brakes, battery only 2 years old,
rear seats fold down to access
trunk, smoked taillights, remote
start. Only 89,000 km. Great on
gas, 30 MPG. Great condition.
Good reliable car! Asking
$4,500. OBO. Phone: (403)
332-0824. *No Sunday calls
please.
CASH FOR SCRAP: Cars,
trucks, buses, etc. No wheels?
No problems. Free Towing.
Phone: (403) 308-1161
CHRISTMAS
SPECIAL!
1991 Olds Cutlass Supreme.
4 door, 3.1 V6 auto. PS, PB,
PW. Stereo, air, tilt, cruise,
super
heater,
new
windshield. 176,500 km.
Lady driven, body in good
condition.
$795.
Call
Monday-Friday after 6 pm
(403)
929-0515
and
weekends anytime or call
(403) 328-5713.
CLASSIFIEDS SELL!!
$FAST CASH$For your
vehicle. Running or not.
Prompt, Friendly service.
Loren’s 24 Hr. Towing.
Phone: (403) 308-1090
FOR SALE: 1996 GMC Sierra
Ext. Cab 4x4 2500. 6.5L Diesel.
310,000 km. Good condition.
$2,900. OBO. Phone: (403)
795-4791 Lethbridge.
FOR SALE: 2004 Dodge
Grand Caravan. Air, tilt,
cruise, DVD, PW, PL & power
back windows. Inspected.
Asking
$4,250.
OBO.
Phone: (403) 328-5713.
FOR SALE: 1987 Dodge B250
Cargo Van. V8. Auto trans.
Heavy duty ladder racks, new
tires on front. $695 or best offer.
Phone: (403) 327-2816.
FOR SALE: 2007 Ram 1500
Laramie 4 door 4x4. Loaded
w/Bluetooth, heated seats &
many extras including blownin box liner & running
boards.Power rear sliding
window & remote start. Low
km. Asking $16,500. Phone:
(403) 328-5713.
FOR SALE: 2007 Ram 1500
Laramie 4 door 4x4. Loaded
w/Bluetooth, heated seats &
many extras including blownin box liner & running
boards.Power rear sliding
window & remote start. Low
km. Asking $16,500. Phone:
(403) 328-5713.
FOR SALE: 2002 GMC
Envoy. 6 cyl. Auto. AWD, 4Hi,
4Lo. Lots of features. Only
129,500 km. $6,800. OBO.
Phone or Text: (403) 3152118.
FOR SALE: 100 gallon ‘Tidy
Tank’ including hand pump,
bread loaf shape. A1 condition.
$500. (New price is $1,000
without the pump). Phone: (403)
344-3391
ALTERNATORS/STARTERS:
Import - Domestic - Farm Industrial - Power Sport.
“Warrantied” Phone: (403) 3313196 with application for pricing.
PARTS FOR SALE: 4 - 1980-81
Trans Am Anniversary rims,
$400; 4 - 1982 Firebird rims,
$300. OBO; Hood and Power
doors for 89-90 Chev Truck,
$200. OBO; Factory rims for 8990 Chev truck, $100. Phone:
(403) 380-4981 or (403) 6340733.
PARTING OUT - A large
selection of vehicles. New
units arriving daily. U pull and
save. Airport Pick A Part, 1st
left South of the Lethbridge
Airport. Cash paid for scrap
cars. Phone: 403-380-3035
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Automotive
Household
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
FOR SALE: 1967 Pontiac Strato
Chief. 4 door, needs some work.
283 motor. $2,000. OBO.
Phone: (403) 795-0287
FOR SALE: New in box, ‘Elvis
Presley’ phone, sings & dances,
$75.00; Also new in box, ‘Star
Trek’ phone, $80.00. Phone:
(587) 425-2012.
FOR
SALE:
Stainless
steel/black Frigidaire 18.2 cu. ft.
Like new, $150; 91 Mazda MPV,
good tires, runs good, headlight
relay failed, $500; 1980 motor
home, approx. 35 ft. w/Onan
genset,
$2,250;
Saltwater
swimming pool kit, filters “8 or
so” cleaner, ladder, etc, $150;
Table saw, Craftsman, $250.
Phone: (403) 929-3030
FOR SALE: Used Power Poles,
Cedar & Fir. $50.00 each.
Phone: (403) 892-0446
FOR SALE: 77 Ford Holidaire
Class C motor home. $500.00
firm. Phone: (403) 330-6468
Household
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HUGE SALE: Dining Set;
Good selection of Beds;
Washers; Dryers; Freezers &
Fridges;
Living
Room
Furniture;
Household
Goods, Etc. SPECIAL Older 80,000 BTU overhead
furnace, nice condition,
$150. DVDs. WANTED Good, clean, used Box
Springs
&
Mattresses.
Phone: (403) 360-6678.
FOR SALE: Late 70’s Arborite
table with 4 chairs, $100.00; 5
piece Silver Coffee/Tea Serving
set, $100.00; Antique 1970’s
Walnut cabinet, Admiral, tube
TV. In working condition. $100.
OBO. Phone: (403) 381-2610
FOR SALE: 5 drawer dresser,
$75.00; Portable Manicure desk
with lamp, $75.00. Phone: (403)
381-2610
BEDS FOR SALE: New still
in plastic, queen $210, king
$480, double $180, singles
$160, can deliver. Phone:
403-634-0118, Lethbridge.
FOR SALE: Large, almond
colored fridge. $250. OBO.
Phone: (403) 380-4304
FOR SALE: Coffee table,
Victorian Style, $40.00; Antique
lamp, hand painted, $75.00;
One 6 ft floor lamp, $45.00.
Phone: (403) 381-2610.
FOR
SALE:
French
Provincial Love Seat with
fancy carved wood, $100.
Phone: (587) 425-2012.
FOR SALE: TV’s for gaming or
travel trailer - 14” Insignia,
$25.00; 21” RCA, $45.00; 24”
Symphonic, $60.00. Phone:
(403) 381-2610.
PLANNING A MOVE?The
Lethbridge
Shopper
has
Newspaper roll ends for sale!
Great for Packing Dishes or
other Breakables, Sewing
Patterns, Preschool/School Art
Projects, Kids Crafts, Creating
your own Wrapping Paper for
any Occasion or even for lining
the bottom of your Bird Cage.
Various weights & widths
available. Only $.30 cents/lb.
Phone: (403) 329-8225 for more
information or come see us at
234A - 12 ‘B’ St. North.
Lethbridge, AB. Phone: (403)
329-8225
FOR SALE: General Electric
stove, white in color, works
good. $150. OBO. Phone: (403)
330-6468
Hunting
WANTED: Looking for 22’s,
410’s, other Hunting Rifles
and Reloading powder, Etc.
Phone: (403) 381-3275.
Miscellaneous
FOR SALE: White water cooler
base, water bottle & top cover.
$85.00. Phone: (403) 382-5055
FOR SALE: Fireplace insert,
$100.00. OBO. Phone: (403)
330-6468
FRESH HONEY: 15 pounds
(pails) for $40 or three (15
pound pails) for $110.00 Will deliver. No Sunday calls
please. Phone: 403-6872002
FOR SALE: Texas Instruments
TI-83 Graphing Calculator.
$25.00. Phone: (403) 329-3417
SPAY & NEUTER - Your
mousers and pets please, to
prevent suffering and over
population. For the love of
animals.
FOR SALE: 14” Christmas
Wreath
with
mini-lights,
purchased at The Bay. Used
once. $10.00. Phone: (403)
327-0492
FOR SALE: Senior’s Walker, no
seat, $40.00; Step-machine,
$80.00; 2 Office chairs, $40.00
each. Phone: (403) 381-2610
FOR SALE: 8 - Playstation 3
sports games. $15.00 for all.
Phone: (403) 329-3417.
FOR SALE: Darkroom photo
equipment, color head enlarger
plus accessories. Phone: (403)
328-8942
FOR SALE: 3 - 45 gallon drums
of firewood. Will deliver to
Lethbridge (but not to the West
Lethbridge). $100.
Phone:
(403) 308-1777.
FOR
SALE:
Child’s
Christmas themed train set
w/accessories.
$100.00.
Phone: (403) 380-4304
FOR SALE: Silvertone 26 Watt
guitar amplifier. $30.00. Phone:
(403) 329-3417
FOR SALE: Men’s, brand new,
all leather dress shoes. Brown in
color, size 7D. $25.00. Phone:
(403) 327-3621
FOR SALE: Blanket Support
for people with foot pain.
Lifts blanket off feet for a
much more comfortable
sleep. Made of strong steel
tubing covered with hard
plastic. $30.00. Call: (403)
330-6260
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380-4304
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KIDS + CATS =I can’t keep
my inflatable NHL “Oilers”
chair. Never been used,
never been inflated. Adult
sized. Was $79.99 new,
asking $50.00. Phone: (403)
329-8086
FOR SALE: Beautiful 7’
Flocked Christmas Tree
w/garland, balls & 800 lights;
Numerous
Christmas
tabletop
ornaments,
Villages, etc. Phone: (403)
327-6407
FOR SALE: 3 Crochet Afghans,
$150 each; 3 Baby Blankets,
$30 each; Elliptical Bike, $100;
Italian Accordion, $150. Phone:
(403) 327-7096
FOR SALE: 35 OLD LP’s, all
in jackets, some as far back as
50 years, all in excellent
shape. $565.00 for all; 6
Comic
Books
Classics
Illustrated Junior & 6 Comic
Books Classics Illustrated, all
in good shape, all 12 for
$180.00. Open to offers. Only
serious Buyers or Collectors
may call (403) 329-1931
between the hours of 12 noon
to 5 pm weekdays, no
weekend calls.
FOR SALE: Magnavox VCR
c/w remote & 53 video
cassettes (Family, mostly
Disney). Asking $50.00.
Phone (403) 329-8086.
FOR SALE: 1 used 20”, 3
HP, Single Stage, Toro
Snowblower.
In
good
condition. Asking $450.00.
OBO. Phone Days: (403)
327-8080 or Nights: (403)
327-7848.
BUYING VINYL RECORDS:
“LPs” from 50’s to today.
Rock, Western, Jazz and
Anything between. Paid well,
cash. Phone: (403) 3829981.
FOR SALE: Baldwin Model 650
double keyboard organ. $2,800.
OBO. Phone: (403) 330-6468
FOR SALE: Brand new, still in
the boxes, 10 piece Patio set,
$150.00
firm;
Ideal
for
Christmas - Men’s 16 piece
weight set/bench, like new,
$150. OBO. Phone: (403) 3812610
FOR SALE: Canon EOS 650
Camera with Speedlite 420 EZ
Flash 50 mm & 28 mm lenses.
EF Zoom lens 70-210 mm, 2
carry cases & 450 Victory
Tripod. $500. Phone: (403) 3455449
FOR SALE: Used, Homelite,
Single Stage snowblower.
20”, 3 HP. Tuned up & ready
to blow snow. $300.00. OBO.
Phone Days: (403) 3278080 or Nights: (403) 3277848.
FOR SALE: Electric Guitar with
Line amp. $350.00. Phone:
(403) 330-6468
FOR SALE: 12 Heritage
Collector’s Plates, 8 Norman
Rockwell’s & 4 Don Li-Leger, still
in boxes with Certificates, $100
for all; 1 Senior’s walker, Nexus,
like new, 4 big wheels, seat,
hand brakes, basket, folds for
transport. New cost over $300,
asking $100; Snowblower,
Viking, 5 HP self-propelled, 20”,
$150. Phone: (403) 328-4806
FOR SALE: Coleco 202 Games
Board.
Including
Hockey,
Crokinole & too many others to
mention. $25.00. Phone: (403)
394-9272
FOR SALE: Men’s Slippers,
size large, can be heated in
microwave. Keeps feet warm for
40 minutes, used only a few
times, clean. $30.00. Call: (403)
330-6260
FOR SALE: Tractor tire chains,
some new never used, $100 &
up; Large metal self-feeders,
don’t miss out, $7,500; Quality
Church Pews, 16’, cut in half for
beautiful benches, $175 each.
Phone:
(403)
331-0026.
Evenings. Leave message.
FREE: Wood chips to give away.
Phone: (403) 329-1389
FOR SALE: 2 boxes of brand
new golf balls, Wilson Pro Staff,
15 balls/box. Cost is $10.00/box.
Phone: (403) 327-3621
FOR SALE: Nintendo WII (2),
Deluxe Set, 32 GB, 12 WII
games. Phone: (403) 329-4550
FOR SALE: Canon EOS650
Camera with 50 & 300 mm Auto
Focus Lens. Flash & case
included. Ideal Christmas gift.
$400.00. Phone: (403) 3306636.
FOR SALE: 2 boxes of
Christmas decorations. Lights,
ornaments, etc. $10.00/box.
Phone: (403) 327-3621
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History of Advent
It cannot be determined with any degree of certainty when the celebration of Advent was first introduced into the Church. The preparation for the feast
of the Nativity of Our Lord was not held before the
feast itself existed.
One of the earliest references to Christmas being
celebrated on December 25 appeared in Antioch in
With Gratitude At The Holidays
the middle of the second century. At that time, Christians were still persecuted. An official determination
was made in the fourth century, when the Roman
emperor Constantine embraced Christianity, thereby
ensuring the legality of Christmas celebrations. The
Council of Tours in 567 established the period of
Advent as a time of fasting before Christmas. They
also proclaimed the twelve days from Christmas to
Epiphany a sacred, festive season.
According to present usage [1910], Advent is a
period beginning with the Sunday nearest to the feast
of St. Andrew the Apostle (30 November) and embracing four Sundays. The first Sunday may be as early as
November 27th, and then Advent has twenty-eight
days, or as late as December 3rd, giving the season
only twenty-one days.
The popular idea that the four weeks of Advent
symbolize the four thousand years of darkness in
which the world was enveloped before the coming of
Christ finds no confirmation in the Liturgy.
The familiar carol "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel"
belongs to the Advent season since it celebrates the
expectation of Christ's coming rather than His actual
birth.
Source: Christmas.com
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with a generous dose of health and happiness.
We thank you for your trust in us and look
forward to serving you again next year.
A round of best wishes
to you and yours at
this festive time of
year!
Thanks for you
patronage.
Merry
Christmas!
May your heart be light, and your troubles
few at this festive time of year.
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The Holly and the Ivy
By Cheryl Mayoss
Caroling or rejoicing
loudly in song during
Christmas is a tradition
borne many years ago.
The word 'carol' means a
dance of celebration.
It is said that the first
carol was sung by the
angels
announcing
Christ's birth to the shepherds. Others claim that in
the Middle ages poor,
nomadic minstrels sang in
public in exchange for
donations.
But no matter how it
came to be, Christmas
carols are a firm tradition
still celebrated today.
What is intriguing is that
although most of the lyrics
are religious, evergreen
plants such as the holly
(ilex aquifolium) are frequently mentioned too.
A 15th century carol
tells of the contest
between holly and ivy for
the best place in the hall,
the holly finally winning as
the red berries were found
to be far prettier than the
black berries of the ivy.
The sans day carol, traditionally Cornish, also
mentions the berries and
'Deck the hall's with
bough's of holly' is the
beginning of another pop- The holly bears the crown
ular one. 'The holly and
the ivy' carol dates back to
The holly bears a blosthe seventeenth century
som as white as lily
and was revamped by a
flower,
famous folk music collecAnd Mary bore sweet
tor Cecil J. Sharp (1859Jesus Christ
1924) and included in his
To be our sweet savior
collection
of
songs,
hymns and carols of The holly bears a berry,
1911.
as red as any blood,
In this particular carol,
And Mary bore sweet
which is undoubtedly reliJesus Christ
gious, the holly's features To do poor sinners good
symbolize Jesus and his
suffering. The holly pro- The holly bears a prickle,
duces a white blossom
as sharp as any thorn
representing His purity. Its
and Mary
scarlet clusters of berries Bore sweet Jesus Christ
reflect His blood. The on Christmas day in morn
holly also has a sharp
prickle, which is a promiO the rising of the sun,
nent feature of its leaves.
and the running
This could symbolize the Of the deer, the playing
crown worn by Jesus at
Of the merry organ,
the time of his death or sweet singing in the choir
the thorn could represent
the sword, which went into
Evergreen plants that
His side.
bear fruit in the winter
months have been used
The holly and the ivy,
for centuries to decorate
when they are both full
homes. In the Victorian
grown,
era evergreens were symOf all the trees that are bolic of renewed life and
in wood,
the coming of spring.
In a season where
nothing flowered, holly, fir
and pine were believed to
be magical and it was
regarded as good luck to
adorn your home with
greenery. The people at
that time were also very
superstitious and believed
that the ivy (Hedera helix)
warded off witches, lightning, evil spirits and
ghosts of the dead.
Another folk tale
explains the manner in
which the holly was
brought into the homes.
The prickly kind depicted
the man, forecasting that
he would be in charge the
following
year.
The
smooth kind meant the
woman would reign. A
Victorian merchant in
1851 claimed that he sold
250 000 bushels of holly
during the Christmas season, that's how popular it
was.
Another tale tells of
how the Romans used to
send boughs to their
friends for good luck during a winter festival called
Saturnalia in honor of
Saturnus, their God of
agriculture, a custom the
Christians later adapted.
One old legend says
that holly sprang up under
the footsteps of Jesus
when he walked the earth
to the cross and merely
holding it brought good
luck. In old church calendars it also documented
that the churches on
Christmas Eve were
decked (temple exornate).
Now in the 21st century, having become so
technologically advanced
and having broken away
from so many things of
that era, we still cling like
ivy to all the old tapestry
of traditions and year after
year during the festive
season we bring greenery
into our homes.
So this year as you
lay out your ivy and put up
your sprigs of holly bear in
mind that although they
look pretty in your home
you will be guarded
against all evil forces and
you'll be able to sleep
soundly at night.
At The Birth of Our Savior
On this Holy Night so long ago,
Our Savior, Prince of Peace, was born
bringing His light and love to shine upon
all the world for all time.
For this, and our many blessings,
we are deeply grateful and wish
all our neighbours a truly miraculous
holiday season
As another Christmas
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Christmas Food throughout the World
Geography and climate play an important role in
the choice of Christmas foods. Traditional Christmas
food varies throughout the world. The difference in the
type of food is based primarily on the geography of
the region. There are vast differences in the type of
food enjoyed for this holiday throughout the world.
Christmas food is as diverse as the cultures and customs present around the world.
America Does It Right
Americans probably have the most diverse set of
traditional Christmas food. The reason is simply
because of the different cultures that settled this continent. In rural areas, the most common meats served
on Christmas are turkey and goose. All types of vegetables are enjoyed because these are grown domestically. For dessert, Americans enjoy pumpkin pie
because of the huge availability of pumpkins at this
time of year.
The Variety of Overseas Dishes
In Europe, Christmas food varies by country. The
Germans eat a roasted goose that is served with cabbage, potatoes, and carrots. In London, Christmas
pudding is the top dessert of choice. Cod fish and
smorgasbord fashion. The Russians enjoy an array of
baked potatoes are enjoyed in Spain and Portugal.
cakes, pies and meat dumplings. In Italy, the residents
Scandinavian countries, such as Sweden, enjoy shellenjoy a huge five to seven course meal consisting of
fish, pork, caviar, and cheeses that are served in a
multiple salads, roasted meats, antipasto, a portion of
pasta, puddings, cheese, fruit, and chocolates. The
Europeans typically enjoy their Christmas dinner on
Christmas Eve with the exception of the Italians who
enjoy their main meal on Christmas day.
Weather Matters
The Christmas season is not always associated
with cold weather, and the choice of Christmas foods
reflects the climate as well. Africa and Australia enjoy
Christmas during the hottest time of the year. South
Africans enjoy a turkey feast with all of the traditional
trimmings. The Australians celebrate Christmas with
summer time food such as barbecues, steaks, and
chickens. The Australian dessert consists of ice
cream or sorbet.
As you can see, Christmas food varies by geography, culture, and climate. This year when you eat
your own Christmas food keep in mind the diverse
To our customers, neighbors, and
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Quick Christmas Trivia
Every year since 1947 the people in Oslo have
given a Christmas tree to the city of Westminster. The
gift is an expression of goodwill and gratitude for
Britain's help to Norway in the 1939-1945 war.
The first American Christmas carol was written in
1649 by a minister named John de Brebeur and is
called "Jesus is Born".
Mexicans call the poinsettia "Flower of the Holy
Night" - the Holy Night is the Mexican way of saying
"Christmas Eve".
Visitors to Bethlehem rarely exceed a few thousand at Christmas. In 1995, there were rowdy celebrations of the first Christmas in a Palestinian-controlled
Bethlehem. The Christmas Eve service televised on 25
December is celebrated not in the Church of the Nativity, which stands over the place where Jesus was said
to have been born, but in the nearby Franciscan
Church of St. Catherine.
The largest functional Christmas cracker was
45.72 metres long and 3.04 metres in diameter. It was
made by Australian international rugby player Ray
Price in Markson Sparks of New South Wales, Australia and was pulled in the car park of the Westfield
Shopping Town in Chatswood, Sydney, Australia on 9
November 1991.
A goose was customary Christmas fare until Henry
VIII took it upon himself to tuck into a turkey. Mince pies
were once shaped like mangers and are thought to
date back to the sweetmeats formerly presented to the
Vatican on Christmas Eve.
Santa's Reindeers are Dasher, Dancer, Prancer,
Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner and Blitzen.
Ancient Roman observances of the Natalis solis
invicti and the Saturnalia occurred in December and
involved much feasting, singing, parades and other
forms of celebrating. Not to be outdone, when the
Church adopted Christmas it introduced a major Christian celebration and feasting became a part of the festivities. As the centuries wore on, depending upon the
country, a Christmas goose, turkey or other animal was
adopted as the main course in the Christmas feast.
The Christmas tree was first decorated with lights
in the 16th century. It is believed that Martin Luther, the
Protestant reformer, was the first to add lighted candles
to the tree. He was so taken with the Christmas night
sky that he wished to bring "the lights of the stars" into
the home of his family. From this, decorating the tree
with ornaments, messages and notes, and small gifts
emerged in later centuries leading to our customs
today.
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Looking at the History of Carols
In looking at the history of carols, we can find no
better expert than the late Maria Augusta Trapp who's
life story became known as "The Sound of Music."
On a South American Christmas concert tour in
Caracas, Venezuela, she wrote, " Singing at Christmas goes back to the early centuries of Christianity. It
is the oldest of those innumerable folk customs still
alive throughout the world during the Christmas season. Books have been filled, years have been spent in
research on this subject."
The early Christmas music compositions are
regarded as chants and hymns. The original carols
referred to a circle dance which did not have any
singing - that came later. As the church struggled
against the influences of pagan customs, the singing
of carols was barred from sacred services. However,
outside the church, Nativity carols were written and
became popular. Nearly all were simple folk songs
created by people from the countryside.
Saint Francis of Assisi is credited with bringing
carols into the formal worship of the church during a
Christmas Midnight Mass in a cave in Greccio, in the
province of Umbria in 1223. It's said that the music
sung that night was more akin to what we know as
carols than to hymns. Carols enjoyed further development and popularity when they were used in the mystery plays of the Middle Ages.
Wandering minstrels traveled from hamlet to castle, performing carols in the distant past. In later
years, villages had their own bands of waits.
Waits were originally watchmen who patrolled the
streets and byways of the old walled cities keeping
guard against fire and singing out the hours of the
night. During the holiday season, they would include
some carols for the people along the way, although
some folks complained that they would rather get a
good nights sleep than have somebody singing under
their window. Eventually the term was used to
describe groups of musicians who sang and played
for various civic events during the Christmas season.
Today, a look at a small-town newspaper lists
dozens of caroling events, not just on Christmas Eve,
but throughout the holiday.
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Quick Christmas Trivia
The common abbreviation for Christmas to
Xmas is derived from the
Greek alphabet. X is letter Chi, which is the first
letter of Christ's name in
the Greek alphabet.
Oliver Cromwell, in
England banned Christmas Carols between
1649 and 1660. Cromwell
thought that Christmas
should be a very solemn
day so he banned carols
and parties. The only celebration was by a sermon
and a prayer service.
The
Puritans
in
America tried to make
Thanksgiving Day the
most important annual
festival instead of Christmas.
Silent Night was written in 1818, by an Austri-
an priest Joseph Mohr.
He was told the day
before Christmas that the
church organ was broken
and would not be prepared in time for Christmas Eve. He was saddened by this and could
not think of Christmas
without music, so he
wanted to write a carol
that could be sung by
choir to guitar music. He
sat down and wrote three
stanzas. Later that night
the people in the little
Austrian Church sang
"Stille Nacht" for the first
time.
that public Church services should be held to
celebrate "The Nativity of
our Lord and Saviour." In
320 AD, Pope Julius I and
other religious leaders
specified 25 December
as the official date of the
birth of Jesus Christ.
26 December was
traditionally known as St
Stephen's Day, but is
more commonly known
as Boxing Day. This
expression came about
because money was collected in alms-boxes
placed in churches during
the festive season. This
St Francis of Assisi money was then distribintroduced
Christmas uted to the poor and
Carols to formal church needy after Christmas.
services.
Melbourne, Australia
Telesphorus, the sec- has a sporting Boxing
ond Bishop of Rome Day tradition. The Mel(125-136 AD) declared bourne Cricket Ground
each. It was not until the
1860s that the production
of cards accelerated,
with cheaper printing
methods. Then in 1870,
the Post Office introThe first printed refer- duced a half penny
ence to Christmas trees stamp for sending cards.
appeared in Germany in
In 1856, President
1531
Franklin Pierce decorates
In 1836, Alabama is the first White House
the first state in the USA Christmas tree.
to declare Christmas a
In 1907, Oklahoma
legal holiday.
became the last USA
In 1843, the first state to declare ChristChristmas card was print- mas a legal holiday.
ed in England for Sir
At midnight on ChristHenry Cole. He was a
busy man who wanted to mas Eve 1914 firing from
save time in his own the German trenches
Christmas letters, but suddenly stopped. A Gerwas also interested in man brass band began
encouraging the expan- playing Christmas carols.
sion of the postal system. Early, Christmas morn1000 copies of the card ing, the German soldiers
were sold at one shilling came out of their trenchhosts a Cricket test
match. Sometimes this
attracts 90,000 spectators. Cricket is Australia's
premier Summer sport.
es, approaching the allied
lines, calling "Merry
Christmas". At first the
allied soldiers thought it
was a trick, but they soon
climbed out of their
trenches and shook
hands with the German
soldiers. The truce lasted
a few days, and the men
exchanged presents of
cigarettes and plum puddings, sang carols and
songs. They even played
a game of Soccer.
In 1937, the first
postage stamp to commemorate Christmas was
issued in Austria.
In 1834, Queen Victoria's husband, Prince
Albert brought the first
Christmas tree to Windsor Castle for the Royal
family.
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Gift-Giving Traditions Around the World Provide Inspiration
Perhaps you feel like you give the same
old gifts year in, year out to family and friends.
You've tried to get inspired but its as fruitless
as a bad fruitcake. A trip around the world
might cut into your holiday funds, but taking a
look at holiday traditions around the world is a
great way to find gift ideas.This year turn gift
giving into a lesson in diversity. Here, a melting
pot of ideas that will impress your friends and
family:
SOUTH KOREA
During the fall harvest (which arrives in
mid-August, depending on the lunar calendar),
families gather to share a meal. At this celebration, adult children give money to their parents and, at day's end, parents pack up the
harvested crops for their children. "It's like our
Thanksgiving," says Jiyong Ahn, 26, who
spent 8 years in South Korea and now lives in
River Edge, New Jersey. Pretty presentation is
another lesson to be learned from South Koreans. Everything in Korea is gift-wrapped and
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cake and the wrapping is prettier than the cake
itself," she adds. "They even put ribbons on a
box of pizza." Remember, it's all about the
packaging, so get out the bows and streamers,
even if you decide to give Mom and Dad cash
this year.
CHINA
Using red wrapping paper and envelopes
will delight those in China, who think the color
brings good fortune and wards off evil. Traditionally on the Chinese New Year, people
exchange red envelopes filled with money. But,
even if ensconced in red, a clock is an inappropriate gift for someone who is Chinese. The
English word for clock sounds like the Chinese
word for death, so when you give someone a
clock, he might think you are hexing him,
warns Gladys Cheng, 23, of San Gabriel, California, who lived in Hong Kong until she was
8. "Giving 'time' is like predicting death," she
says, "If I give you a clock or watch, it's like I'm
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Gift-Giving Traditions - cont.
saying that you're going to die soon."
ISRAEL
Every December, Jews around the
world celebrate Hanukkah, the festival
of lights or celebration of the
Macabees' victory over the Greeks,
who wanted the Jews to give up their
culture and faith in favor of a Hellenistic
life in 166 B.C. After the Macabees won
the war, they needed to rededicate their
temple but only had enough oil for one
day. Miraculously, the oil lasted eight
days. As a result, Jews today light candles on the menorah for each of
Hanukkah's eight nights and often they
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about sharing and in Israel that sentiment remains. Parents often give their
children "gelt," which are coin-shaped
chocolates wrapped in gold foil. Potato
latkes and jelly doughnuts are the holiday's signature foods should you be
invited to a Hanukkah celebration. The
goal of the giver should be to provide a
sweet thought as opposed to a fancy or
expensive gift.
NETHERLANDS
Sending postcards, via snail mail,
for special occasions may not be common in this e-mail based world. But it is
still common in the Netherlands. "It's
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not your style, you can always offer a
floral bouquet. Flowers are the typical
offering when you are invited to someone's home in the Netherlands, not surprising for a country famous for its
tulips. The Dutch also exchange gifts
on Sinterklaas, or Santa Claus Day, on
December 5, which celebrates the
actual feast day of Saint Nicholas for
whom Santa Claus was named. On this
day, people indulge in traditional Dutch
cookies and candies, adults often make
little presents or write poems for one
another, and children receive a piece of
chocolate in the shape of their first initial.
PORTUGAL
In Portugal, and in other parts of
Europe, handmade gifts are often seen
as the most sincere. Although Christmas is the most popular time of year to
exchange gifts, most people bring
homemade baked goods or knitted
tablecloths, shawls or blankets whenever visiting someone's home, says Portuguese American Helder Gil, 26, of
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Christmas Bells
By Abby Westover
Long ago people believed that they
could use bells to frighten away evil
spirits. Bells were a simple form of
noisemaking. They could be easily
obtained or made and everyone knew
how to use them. Many people thought
that as winter began, evil spirits would
come to harm them. So during the dark
days after the harvest or the hunt, people would engage in ceremonies to
keep bad things from happening to
them while they waited for Spring and
warmer days.
The tradition of using noisemakers
like bells during these times carried
over into the celebration of Christmas.
But instead of making noise to keep
away evil things, people made noise to
celebrate something happy.
In many villages, there was a
church and most churches had a bell.
When something important was happening such as remembering the birth
of Jesus Christ they would ring the bell.
You might hear this saying at
Christmas: "Every time a bell rings, an
angel gets his wings". Most people
remember this saying from the movie
"It's a Wonderful Life". But over a hundred years ago, this was a very common saying amongst kids.
Back in those days, kids believed
that making noise was just a part of
Christmas. And bells were an easy way
to make that noise. Bells were inexpensive musical instruments that people
could take with them caroling or wassailing and almost every family had one
or more. Bells also provided a bright
and cheery sound and were acceptable
to parents as proper tools to celebrate
and make noise at Christmas.
Bells play an important part in
other areas of celebrating Christmas.
Some people probably picture Santa's
reindeer with bells draped over them
for decoration. Santa might also use
bells to help find the reindeer in the
dark or in the fog or snow.
And bells have always had a place
in Christmas songs. The famous Christmas hymn I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day began as a poem written by
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow in the
1860's. The poem was actually about
the tragedy one felt during the civil war.
Some of the lesser known verses go
like this:
Then from each black accursed mouth
The cannon thundered in the South,
And with the sound
The carols drowned
Of peace on earth, goodwill to men!
It was as if an earthquake rent
The hearthstones of a continent
And made forlorn
The households born
Of peace on earth, goodwill to men!
And in despair I bowed my head;
"There is no peace on earth," I said;
"For hate is strong,
And mocks the song
Of peace on earth, goodwill to men!"
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Then pealed the bells more loud and
deep:
"God is not dead; nor doth he sleep!
The Wrong shall fail,
The Right prevail,
With peace on earth, goodwill to men!"
Christmas bells are remembered in
classic holiday songs such as "Jingle
Bells", "Silver Bells", and "Christmas
Bells are Ringing". Bells make a happy
sound and are enjoyed in "ringing out
the old and ringing in the new" each
season as has been done in times past.
Merry Christmas!
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The Poinsettia
A favorite flower in the United
States is the poinsettia, with its beautiful, red, star-shape. It is called the
"Flame Leaf" in Central America or
"Flower of the Holy Night" and was
brought here over a hundred years ago
by Dr. Joel Poinsett, our first ambassador to Mexico. Most of the poinsettias used now come from California.
The legend of the poinsettia comes
from Mexico. It tells of a
girl named Maria and her
little brother Pablo. They
were very poor but always
looked forward to the
Christmas festival. Each
year a large manger scene
was set up in the village
church, and the days
before Christmas were
filled with parades and parties. The two children
loved Christmas but were
always saddened because
they had no money to buy
presents. They especially
wished that they could give
something to the church
for the Baby Jesus. But
they had nothing.
One Christmas Eve, Maria and
Pablo set out for church to attend the
service. On their way they picked some
weeds growing along the roadside and
decided to take them as their gift to the
Baby Jesus in the manger scene. Of
course other children teased them
when they arrived with their gift, but
they said nothing for they knew they
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had given what they could. Maria and
Pablo began placing the green plants
around the manger and miraculously,
the green top leaves turned into bright
red petals, and soon the manger was
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The True Story of Rudolph
On a December night
in Chicago many years
ago, a little girl climbed
onto her father's lap and
asked a question. It was a
simple question, asked in
children's curiosity, yet it
had a heart-rending effect
on Robert May.
"Daddy," four-year-old
Barbara May asked, "Why
isn't my mommy just like
everybody
else's
mommy?"
Bob May stole a
glance across his shabby
two-room apartment. On a
couch lay his young wife,
Evelyn, racked with cancer.
For two years she had
been bedridden. For two
years, all of Bob's small
income and smaller savings had gone to pay for
treatments and medication.
The terrible ordeal
had already shattered two
adult lives. Now, Bob suddenly realized the happiness of his growing
daughter was also in jeopardy. As he ran his fingers
through Barbara's hair, he
groped for some satisfactory answer to her question.
Bob May knew only
too well what it meant to
be 'different'. As a child he
had been weak and delicate. With the innocent
cruelty of children, his
playmates had continually
goaded the stunted, skinny lad to tears. Later, at
Dartsmouth, from which
he graduated in 1936,
Bob May was so small
that he was always being
mistaken for someone's
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little brother.
Nor was his adult life
much happier. Unlike
many of his classmates
who floated from college
into plush jobs, Bob
became a lowly copy
writer for Montgomery
Ward, the big Chicago
mail order house. Now at
33, Bob was deep in debt,
depressed and sad.
Although, he didn't
know it at the time, the
answer he gave the little
child on his lap was to
bring him fame and fortune. It was also to bring
joy to countless thousands of children like his
own Barbara. On that
December night in the
shabby Chicago apartment, Bob cradled the little girl's head against his
shoulder and began to tell
a story . . .
"Once upon a time,
there was a reindeer
named Rudolph, the only
reindeer in the world that
had a big red nose. Naturally people called him
"Rudolph, the red-nosed
reindeer." As Bob went on
to tell about Rudolph, he
tried desperately to communicate to Barbara the
knowledge that, even
though some creatures of
God are strange and different, they often enjoy the
miraculous power to make
others happy.
"Rudolph,"
Bob
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explained, "was terribly
embarrassed
by
his
unique nose. Other reindeer laughed at him; his
mother and father and sister were mortified, too.
Even Rudolph wallowed in
self pity."
"Why was I born with
such a terrible nose?" he
cried.
"Well," continued Bob,
"one
Christmas
eve,
Santa Claus got his team
of husky reindeer - Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, and
Vixen, and the others -ready for their yearly trip
around the world. The
entire reindeer community
assembled to cheer these
great heroes on their way.
But, a terrible fog engulfed
the earth that evening,
and Santa knew that the
mist was so thick that he
wouldn't be able to find a
single chimney."
"Suddenly Rudolph
appeared, his read nose
glowing brighter than ever.
Santa sensed at once that
here was the answer to his
perplexing problem. He
led Rudolph to the front of
the sleigh, fastened the
harness and climbed in.
They were off! Rudolph
guided Santa safely to
every chimney that night.
Rain, and fog, snow and
sleet -- nothing bothered
Rudolph for his bright red
nose penetrated like a
beacon."
"And, so it was that
Rudolph became the most
famous and beloved of all
the reindeer. The huge red
nose he once hid in
shame was now the envy
of every buck and doe in
the reindeer world. Santa
Claus told everyone that
Rudolph had saved the
day, and from that Christ-
mas on, Rudolph has
been living serenely and
happy."
Little Barbara laughed
with glee when her father
had finished. Every night
she begged him to repeat
the tale until finally Bob
could rattle it off in his
sleep. Then, at Christmas
time, he decided to make
the story into a poem like
the 'Night Before Christmas' and prepare it in a
booklet form with crude
illustrations, for Barbara's
personal gift.
Night after night, Bob
worked on the verses after
Barbara had gone to bed,
for he was determined
that his daughter should
have a worthwhile gift,
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afford to buy one.
Then, as Bob was
about to put the finishing
touches on Rudolph,
tragedy struck. Evelyn
May died. Bob, his hopes
crushed, turned to Barbara as his chief comfort.
Yet, despite his grief, he
sat at his desk in the quiet,
now lonely apartment,
and worked on Rudolph
with tears in his eyes.
Shortly after Barbara
had cried with joy over his
handmade gift on Christmas morning, Bob was
asked to an employee's
holiday party at Montgomery Wards. He didn't
want to go, but his office
associates insisted. When
Bob finally agreed, he
took with him the poem
and read it to the crowd.
At first the noisy throng listened in laughter and gaiety. Then, they became
silent, and at the end
broke into spontaneous
applause. That was in
1938.
By
Christmas
of
1947, some 6 million
copies of the booklet had
been given away or sold,
making Rudolph one of
the most widely distributed
books in the world. The
demand for Rudolph
sponsored
products
increased so much in variety and number that educators and historians predicted Rudolph would
occupy a permanent niche
in the Christmas legend.
Through the years of
unhappiness, the tragedy
of his wife's death and his
ultimate success with
Rudolph, Bob May has
captured a sense of
serenity. And as each
Christmas rolls around he
recalled with thankfulness
the night when his daughter's questions inspired
him to write the story.
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The History of Presents
In Canada, the custom of giving Christmas presents is relatively recent. From the beginning of New
France to the end of the 19th century, gifts were
exchanged at New Year’s and not at Christmas.
Newspaper advertising gradually led people to give
some of their presents at Christmas and to keep others for New Year’s. As with gifts, Christmas stockings
soon replaced shoes placed by the chimney.
In the last quarter of the 19th century, Christmas
began to be the time to give children presents, at least
in middle-class families. Department stores sold a
great variety of children’s toys and suggested a wide
selection of gifts for adults to give one another. With
the growing popularity of Santa Claus , and a little
later in the 1930’s of “Père Noël” (Father Christmas),
presents came to be exchanged only at Christmas.
Children's Presents
As long ago as 1860, German-made toys were
widely advertised by department stores, a dominance
that lasted up until Japanese production overtook the
market in the 20th century.
At that time, toys for boys and for girls were clearly differentiated. For boys, there were miniature fire
trucks and police cars, small delivery vans and cars,
trains and trams, lead soldiers, sets of wooden
blocks, mechanical toys of all kinds, carpenter’s tool
boxes and soldiers and firemen’s uniforms.
May the spirit of
Christmas reside
in your heart
wherever you
spend the holiday
season.
For the time
you’ve spent with
us this year, we are
sincerely grateful.
As for girls, they mainly received toys linked to
their future roles as mothers and housewives. They
were given dolls, miniature stoves complete with pots
and pans, sets of dishes, irons, washing machines
and other doll-size furniture, like upright pianos.
Up until the end of the Second World War, these
beautiful toys remained the preserve of the upper
middle classes. Working class children could expect
much more modest gifts. In their Christmas stockings,
children would find oranges, candies, gingerbread
men or dolls (called “nolais” in Acadia) and Christmas
biscuits. The lucky ones might find a small homemade toy and, more rarely, a beautiful store-bought
toy purchased by their parents at great expense.
Christmas Stockings
In North America, the traditional Christmas stocking actually dates back to the end of the 19th century.
The first to mention Christmas stockings being hung
from a chimney were the illustrator, Thomas Nast,
through his pictures and the writer, George Webster, in
a story about a visit from Santa In Quebec and Acadia, children traditionally put their shoes close to the
fireplace so that the Infant Jesus, and later “Père
Noël” (Father Christmas), could put gifts there on
Christmas Eve. This custom, which probably came to
us from European countries where it was a common
practice in the 19th century, does not seem to have
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In some Quebec families, children hung their
stockings at the end of their bed rather than hanging
them close to the fireplace or putting out their shoes.
This custom ended during the 1930s when Christmas
trees started to be set up in houses with gifts placed
underneath.
Japanese oranges have a special meaning to the
people who live in the Canadian Prairies. A gift from
the East, their arrival at the coldest time of the year
has brightened many homes and Christmas feasts for
110 years. To many, the festive season begins when
Santa Claus welcomes the first major shipment of
Japanese mandarin oranges at the Port of Vancouver,
accompanied by young Japanese girls dressed in tradition kimonos. On Christmas morning the flavourful
fruit find their way into many children’s Christmas
stockings.
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Christmas Tree Tips
To some, Christmas
just isn’t Christmas without a real Christmas tree.
The following are a few
hints to help you select
that perfect tree whether
you purchase it from a
neighborhood lot or a
Christmas tree farm.
Decide on where you
will place the tree. Will it
be seen from all sides or
will some of it be up
against a wall? Be sure to
choose a spot away from
heat sources, such as
TVs, fireplaces, radiators
and air ducts. Place the
tree clear of doors.
• Measure the height
and width of the space
you have available in the
room where the tree will
be placed. There is nothing worse than bringing a
tree indoors only to find
it’s too tall. Take a tape
measure with you to measure your chosen tree
and bring a cord to tie
your tree to the car.
• Remember that
Christmas is a time to remember
the special people in our lives...
The thoughtful people who brighten our days
all year through, the cheerful people with
whom we share a business association and
fond memories, the people who have touched
our lives as few can...
You are truly special customers, and
though it is not often that these
sentiments are put into words the
Christmas season just seems like a
good time to let you know how
very much you are appreciated.
The management at Draffin’s and
our dedicated staff wish you a
Happy Holiday Season & a
Wonderful New Year
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trees sold on retail lots in
urban areas may have
been exposed to drying
winds in transit. They may
have been cut weeks earlier. Buy trees early before
the best trees have been
sold.
• Choose a fresh tree.
A fresh tree will have a
healthy green appearance with few browning
needles. Needles should
be flexible and not fall off
if you run a branch
through your hand. Raise
the tree a few inches off
the ground and drop it on
the butt end. Green needles should not drop off
the tree. It is normal for a
few inner brown needles
to drop off.
•
Remember
to
choose a tree that fits
where it is to be displayed. For example if the
tree is displayed in front
of a large window, then all
four sides should look as
good as possible. If the
tree is displayed against a
wall, then a tree with
three good sides would
be okay. A tree with two
good sides would work
well in a corner. The more
perfect a tree, the more
expensive it is.
• Make sure the handle or base of the tree is
straight and 6-8 inches
long so it will fit easily into
the stand.
• Do a little research
on different Christmas
tree types. Some Christmas tree varieties will
hold needles longer than
others.
• Now that you and
your family have chosen
that perfect tree it’s time
to bring it home. Cover
your tree with a tarp or
plastic for the trip home to
keep it from drying out.
The following are a
few tips on how to keep
your tree fresh throughout
the holiday season.
If you are not putting
the tree up right away
store it in an unheated
garage or some other
area out of the wind and
cold (freezing) temperatures. Make a fresh one
inch cut on the butt end and place the tree in a
bucket of warm water.
• When you decide to
bring the tree indoors,
make another fresh one
inch cut and place the
tree in a sturdy stand that
holds at least 1/2 gallon
of water.
• Be sure to keep the
water level above the
base of the tree. If the
base dries out resin will
form over the cut end and
the tree will not be able to
absorb water and will dry
out quickly. Commercially
prepared mixes; aspirin;
sugar and other additives
added to the water are
not necessary. Research
has shown that plain
water will keep a tree
fresh.
• Check all Christmas
tree lights for worn electrical cords. Use UL
approved electrical decorations and cords. Unplug
tree lights at night.
• Miniature lights produce less heat and
reduce the drying effect
on the tree.
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Hope everything runs smoothly for you
this holiday season.
Many thanks for your Loyal Patronage.
From Gus & Staff at Butte Motors,
Picture Butte
403-732-4406
Believe in the
Miracle!
304 Jamieson Avenue
Picture Butte
403-732-4225
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“For God so loved the world,
that he gave his only begotten
Son, that whosoever believeth in
him, should not perish, but have
everlasting life.”
-John 3:16
May your faith be renewed and
your spirits lifted during this
holy season.
Merry Christmas.
Koster’s Bakery
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more
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“Sunset Park”
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our new
new residential
residential subdivision
subdivision
www.picturebutte.ca
www.picturebutte.ca
Susanne, Andy & Staff
331 Highway Ave • Picture Butte
403-732-4747
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