To all our Customers and Associates from Art Coburn and Staff at =e Jt CONSTRUCTION LTD. 1418 Columbia Ave., Castlegor 365-2662 Season's Greetings Just dashing off to wish a joyous holiday season to all. LE 2141 Columbia Ave., Castlegar HN am ei . j Z2 La ans K ALESNIKOFF "LUMBER CO. LTD. 399-4211 He came among us By REV. GLEN BACKUS St. Peter Lutheran Church Several years ago the suburb of Toledo, Ohio in which my family and I lived was struck by a devastating tornado. It killed 13 people. If one can speak of any positive result coming out of such a tragedy, there was one. A special cameraderie came to exist among all who had experienced the disaster. This provided me, as & pastor, with a significant ad vantage as I sought Lo serve the suffering. I could ap proach them as one who had also known the terror of the storm. Every Christmas I get the feeling that many people look upon the Christmas story as an “other worldly” event. It seems to provide people with an opportunity lo escape from the grim reality of life. Work stops, family quarrels may be set aside, we depart from the usual routine to enter a world of scented can- dies, colored lights and spec- ial music. However, come Dec. 26 or shortly thereafter we find ourselves leaving this fantasyland and returning to the real world of factories, offices and desks. Yet the real intent of Christmas is altogether dif- ferent. The story of a child born in a place where animals were sheltered is no senti- mental tale to be tucked away until next year. It is the remarkable story of our Creator God entering our very grim world as one of us. I am reminded of the story of a certain Hindu who had investigated and rejected Christianity. He simply could not believe that our Infinite God would become a man. But one day while walking in a pasture, he came upon a large colony of ants. His shadow fell across the ant hill as he bent over to have a closer look. Immediately the ants appeared to be in a state of panic. When the man drew back and the sun once again shone upon the ants, order and calm were restored. However, as the man drew closer immer- sing the ants in his shadow, chaos returned among the insects, . The Hindu pondered how he could convey the message to these ants that he had come as a friend. [t occurred to him that he could only do this as a fellow ant. Suddenly he began to understand the meaning of the Incarnation, God having to become a man in the person of Jesus Christ. “Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ, the Lord,” so the angel an- nounced to the shepherds. Concerning Jesus Christ St. Paul, the apostle, wrote: “For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him.” {Col 1:19). The truth of God entering our world in Jesus Christ is far more comforting than the romantic, syrupy event many have made of Christmas. Christmas tells us that our Lord did not remain safely ensconced in His Heavenly Headquarters but humbled Himself to be with us in the frontline trenches of our earthly lives. In the process of taking our sin-guilt and punishment upon Himself to be our Savior, He experienced all of the pain and terror which this life can offer. As an infant He had to become a fugitive to escape King Herod's wrath. Scripture describes Him as “one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are Fashio . yet was without sin.” f (Hebrews 4:15). Finally, He suffered the cross at the hands of those who preferred to continue their headlong rush to destruction. A poet once wrote that “wounds must heal wounds.” So this Christ who rose from death with victory for us all continues to live among us as the wounded one who knows all about the hurts and pains of this life. He is so very relevant especially for those decidedly unromantic periods of our lives. May we greet Him anew using the words of a famous Christmas hymn: Welcome to earth, O noble Guest, Through whom this sinful world is blest! You turned not from our needs away! How can our thanks such love repay? n news in jewelery What's the fashion news in fine jewelry? e Earrings go from med- ium to large sizes, either on the ear or as drops. The “positive/negative” effect is in — mixing gems such as diamonds on one ear, rubies How to display cards For many people the arri- val of the first greeting card early in December marks the start of the Christmas sea son. Displaying cards in an attractive manner is one way to turn this friendly custom into a decorative feature. Here are some innovative suggestions for displaying’ Christmas cards with style: e A card tree is an at- tractive way to display cards. Spray or paint bare winter branches with white, silver or gold and arrange in a large vase. Hang with a selection of smaller cards and add a few ribbon bows or tree decor: ations for a striking display. (Punch a hole in the corner of each card and hang onto branches with gold or silver cord tied in bows.). e An assortment of cards becomes a garland when clipped or tied to lengths of strtug and strung across the walls or up the staircase. Use brightly tolored rib- bon ta hang attached cards in vertical strips. Leave enough room between cards to stick ribbon rosettes. Make a bow for the top and leave the bottom of ribbon free, snip- ping the end into an inverted V. Attaching the cards with ribbon threaded through the top lefthand corner and tied in a tiny bow gives a re splendent effect. e For an interesting table display decorate a large apple juice tin. Remove both ends of can with canopener and wind the ribbon or yarn around from top to bottom until all of can's surface is part covered, both inside and out. Tie off. Slip cards onto in- dividual strands of wool creating a striking selection of cards. on the other, or opting for different but coordinating shapes. Hoops are either oval or elliptical. e Necklaces are shorters, often choker-style to balance shorter dresses. A centre piece is a must, in the form of a “slide,” or drop pendant, or in a Retro-style front closing accented with diamond pave. Pearls, too, go short in multiple strand chokers and dog collars. Enhancers de- signed with pearls, colored gemstones or diamonds can dramatize a simple strand of pearls or a gold collar, creat- ing the party spirit. e Bracelets make bold statements either as a series of bangles or in the form of a cuff one inch to three inches wide, dressing up the new gloves hand. Bracelets have also become important as of an ensemble of matching earrings/necklace/- bracelet. And hot-hot-hot is the tennis bracelet ... a circlet of diamonds for the wrist. 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Wilson haunts auctions, flea markets, garage sales, gardening shops and toy stores, where she finds items that might serve as attrac- tive containers and accomp- “have great buys on baskets, boxes, casseroles, mugs, glassware, napkins and plat- ters. “You really develop an eye on storage and serving sug- gestions, as well as cooking, freezing or reheating in- structions,” she said. “You may also want to enclose the recipe itself so the recipient can produce another batch.” Wilson says it’s best to “Any food that ean't sit out on the kitchen counter should bag, fireman's hat, lunch kit, straw wastebasket or a toy supermarket cart.” 125 mL — '% cup — brown sugar 60 mL — '& cup — butter 25 mL — 2 tbsp. — dark corn syrup 1 mL — % tsp. — salt 15 mL — 1 tbsp. — me lasses 1 mL — ‘4 tsp. — baking popped popeorn 125 mL, —'A cup — salted 2L—2 qt. — roasted peanuts. « ~ ey Aer Hf e “(#8 4 andtoalla hearty’ TP = % pit ageRe ke gifts? Preheat the oven to 120 degrees C — 250 degrees F. 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