I wish everyone a very, merry Christmas!
Not one for wishing happy holidays, or season's greetings, I choose to embrace the long-standing heart and soul of Christmas and use the terminology and meaning with which Dec. 25 was originally founded.
I hope everyone enjoys the company of friends and family and that you were able to take a moment to be thankful for the many blessings we have in our lives. I'm thankful this year for good health for myself and my family, new employment opportunities, and just for being alive and well.
Holiday time
There was a sense the anticipation and excitement at Horse Lake Elementary School as students counted the days down until their Christmas break.
They will return to their studies after the festivities die down on Jan. 7, 2013. Hopefully, everyone will get a chance to do some tobogganing or snowman making over the break.
OUT changes
This is a reminder for the ladies of the Other Unusual Talents (OUT) group, that in the new year, they will be meeting on Jan. 8 and 22, and will be back to the regular first and third Tuesday mornings the following month.
They are a wonderful collection of crafty ladies who always have fun, and if you would like to join them in the new year, give Pat McKay a call at 250-395-2114.
Recruitments good
With numerous applications handed in to fire chief Jaret Scott, it looks like the future of the Lone Butte Volunteer Fire Department is here to stay for a while.
The drive to bring in new volunteers was a success and the new recruits are willing and eager to get to work. A huge thank you goes out to all of the volunteers – new and old, and young and old, who choose to serve our community in this most essential service.
Healthy new year
The Lone Butte Tai Chi group held its last class of the year and they will resume on Jan. 7.
If this is something you have been thinking about joining or if you are making a new years resolution to improve your health, give Karen Broughton a call at 250-456-2324 and get signed up.
Thank you
I would like to give a public thank-you to the local community association and all of its members who year after year, give of their time and energy.
Without them, there would be no dances, no Lone Butte Rocks, no flea markets, and likely no maintained hall to enjoy. The craft sales, the potluck suppers, and the other community events are usually centred around a small group of volunteers who want to keep our small town community alive and well.
It would be wonderful to have more local residents come out and get involved. Association president Heather Nelson would love to hear from you if you would like to be part of the this community effort. Give her a call at 250-395-3588 and let her know what talents you would like to share.
Looking forward
This will be my last instalment for 2012, and I wish everyone a Happy New Year!
I look forward to what the new year will bring to our little community of Lone Butte.