The Salmon Arm Observer, Doc. 22, 1976 Firemen's visit a holiday hit 'TftH i ml rr'ht MM I like Christmas. I like Christmas cards, Christmas presents, brightly decorated stores, Christmas shoppers, crowds, Santa Claus, poinsettas, holly trees. I like the songs and the advertisem*nts and the displays of merchandise. I like candles and eggnogs and churches full to overflowing.
So please don't spoil it for me by telling me that it is too much work, too artificial, too commercial. Firemen from Canoe Fire Hall made Friday, Dec. 10, a very special day for Div. 9 students of Hillcrest School and trainees of the Shuswap Sheltered Workshop. Horst Hesse has organized this annual firemen Christmas visit for the students with special needs for over 10 years now.
This is the first year, however, that the firemen also visited the trainees at the Sheltered Workshop. Special class students from Hillcrest School travelled to the workshop to celebrate the happy occasion with the people at the workshop. Alex Mudrie and Albert Vanderlaam joined Hesse in sharing the Christmas spirit. Movies were enjoyed while bowls of oranges, cookies, juice and coffee were provided for refreshment. After the movies the 60 to 70 people present joined together in a festive round of Christmas carols.
It was a moving moment when several trainees from the Workshop sang a duet and two solos. The Hillcrest students sang their entry to the Hill crest School concert, "The Little Drummer Boy." Of course, one of the most exciting parts of the visit was the wearing of Are hats and fire coats which made the rounds of would-be firemen and firewomen. The Hillcrest students also presented wreaths which were made from fir boughs by the students. Wreaths were presented to the firemen, the Sheltered Workshop and to Sam Wilne-chenko, who "has been such a tremendous person during the last 10 years in his capacity as driver of the special bus." Association regulars were on hand giving of their time and energy to ensure that this would be a wonderful occasion for all. "Special mention should be made of Gus and Eileen Anderson, Janet Duxbury and Marg Snell," said teacher Val Heckrodt.
"Without these generous people, the Sheltered Workshop and school wouldn't be what they are today. They're like a year-round Christmas present." SANTA CLAUS made an appearance in Salmon Arm Saturday when he drove through town on a cart pulled by a reindeer. After his drive through town he visited the Salmar Theatre where a number of children were waiting to visit with him. Below, his "reindeer" patiently waits in front of the theatre -f5CC while he visited with local youngsters. Fly Hills 4-H awards night OKANAGAN COLLEGE OKANAGAN COLLEGE sounds and smells.
At any other time of the year crowded stores and long lineups and overloaded shoppers mean short tempers, but not at Christmas. Last year I lived near one of the larger shopping centres of greater Vancouver; one of the ones that has decorations up far too early; one of the ones that capitalizes on the season by sales and longer hours. From the beginning of December the stores were filled from morning 'til night and almost everyone was happy and pleasant. If a little child bumped into a burdened shopper, instead of cross words came a smile and perhaps a question about Santa. What if the good spirits last only one month? One month is better than no month.
Christmas is a holy time. If, for many of us, the idea of holiness has undergone changes, that is something we must work within. But the unselfish origins of joy and sincerity and love that are the essence of the season come through to some degree to us all and we are better for it. After all, Christmas is giving as well as receiving; it is caring as well as being cared about. Some of the glow of Christmas is tinsel, but some of it is real.
Christmas is crass and commercial, expensive and wearying. Its original purpose has been overshadowed by the selfish demands of ourselves and our society. But beneath the bad lies a quiet snowy night and memories and messages from friends and relations. The long distance phone calls bring profits to Ma Bell but they bring joy into the hearts of millions; and which point you choose to emphasize is up to you. For myself, I'll send the cards and presents and call my friends and relatives and rejoice in the season.
Merry Christmas and visions of sugarplums and holly and mistletoe and happiness to one and all. I like to hear that Michael has started school and loves it, that Jean and Henry had a baby boy, that Pat and Tony have just moved into their new house and are busy painting and wallpapering. I'm sure that I will be just as glad to know in 15 or 20 years that Michael has begun university and that the house seems lonely without him, though the food bill has been cut in half. I will enjoy my rt yearly chance to commiserate with Jean over how difficult teenagers are, and it will be good to hear that Pat and i Tony have just about finished their renovations, Certainly, it is expensive to purchase the cards and stamps for the purpose of conveying this less than earthshaking news. Certainly, it takes considerable time from an already over-? crowded schedule to write 1 the little messages and bring rt the addresses up to date.
And, yes, somebody makes a great deal of money from the fostering and gilding of this tradition, but I like it and I know that with a formal and a definite dead-h line, I would never give or receive this news. So I'll keep on with it and hope you will, Itoo. rr; I like to give presents anvil time, but at Christmas one ji gives presents to everybody all at once. It's wonderful. My it: favourite shops are antique stores, book stores, hardware stores, gallery shops and dime stores.
I like to give things I like to people I like; things that they might not get from others. I like to get Christmas r' presents from people I like; things that remind of the per-" son giving them: beautiful things, odd things. I may be spurred on by the geniuses of advertising but inspiration comes from within. This, too, I will con- tinue. The stores, the decoration, the Santas, the crowds, the Division of Vocational and Trades Training 1000 K.L.O.
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dally, Monday through Friday Fees: Student Association: $3.00 Coveralls supplied and laundered. The course is offered subject to a minimum enrolment and the availablity of a qualified instructor. Candidates wishing sponsored training should apply through local Canada Manpower Centres. ii690-so-k JL-J If (y Between 40 and 50 members, parents and guests gathered at the Chase Creek Community Hall for the Fly Hills 4-H Club year end festivities. The evening commenced with president Jon Clarke leading the members in the 4-H pledge, preceding a pot luck supper.
Leader Barry Prouty then explained how the Fly Hills Club got started and went on to report on the clubs' activities throughout the year. He said members had attended a 4-H rally in Salmon Arm and the Armstrong fair, where the members took part in judging competitions; "doing well for a first year club." But the highlight of the year was the club's showing of their calves at the Salmon Arm Fair. "The members worked hard during this three-day affair and made a very good showing," Mr. Prouty said. Arnold Champion, assistant leader, took over as Canada Postes Post Canada New postal rates will apply 10 ioreign mail Jaehsoo School notes USA) (except arter SALES AND SERVICE BUILT-IN VACUUM SYSTEMS DO IT YOURSELF KITS Free Estimates on new and old homes December G.
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One, Miss Barbara Allen from Fort MacLeod, Alberta, was asked to speak of her years in 4-H. She told of the differences in activities between Alberta and B.C., saying members there train them all winter, and show them in June, at which time they are sold. In closing, she wished all the members good luck in the years ahead. Mr. Champion then introduced the 4-H members and presented their awards.
4-H President, Jon Clarke thanked everyone for help during the year, with a special thanks to leader Mr. Prouty. Another special thanks went to assistant leader, Charlie Allen for his donation of a calf to be raffled for the club. Mrs. Dawn Fiesel of Slumber Valley was winner of the calf.
The evening concluded with films, visiting and dancing. with a delicious cake, which everyone helped to enjoy. Recent guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D.
W. Lock-erby were their two daughters, Karen Webber and Linda Lockerby, both from Vernon. The North Shuswap New Horizons Group was invited to a pot luck supper December 15 by the Anglemont Senior Citizens' Association. The Crafty Critters held their first meeting recently at the school and 19 members were present. Nominations for officers were held.
Each one nominated was to prepare a speech for the next meeting. The meeting ended with Mrs. Elsie Holding demonstrating leather work. At the second meeting, 20 members were present. After the speeches, the election of officers took place.
Chosen were: president, Kathy Peterson; vice-president, Colleen Dueck; secretary, Debbie Rogerson; treasurer, Dora Bischoff; news reporter, Donna Rasmussen; refreshment committee, Sonja Dalin; clean-up, Wendy Davis; and party conveners, Joanne Erickson and Janet Collier. It was decided to meet every second Monday at the school, starting in January. Projects are string art and leatherwork. The third project will be plaster of Paris, crochet or ceramics. This will be put to a vote.
The leader is Mrs. Dorothy Riley with assistant leaders Mrs. Anita Cummings, Mrs. Betty Elmes and Mrs. Florence Nakazawa.
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Following the business part of the meeting, Frank Clarke, regional director of Area gave an interesting talk on non-detailed plans for the regional district. Mr. Clarke plans to speak at another meeting in the not too distant future. When refreshments were served, Hattie and Jim Brown, who recently celebrated their 50th wedding, anniversary, were honoured FRED BAKER USE JjJ CHRISTMAS SEALS The following charts will show you the major changes. Letter Mail and Postcards Maximum Up to and including ScUno4t Anm 1 oz 2vz Agz 8oz 16 oz Air mail to all countries (exc.USA)l $0.25 $0,45 $0.60 $1,20 I $2.35 Aerogrammes $0.25 Small Packets.
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