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Over 200 kids
turn out for tree lighting |
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December 3, 2011 |
By Karen Standal
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Mr. and Mrs.
Santa Claus (the big people dressed in
red), put bright smiles on hundreds of
little faces during their first official
visit to Bonners Ferry since around this
same time last year. |
What a wonderful night it was, Friday, November
25, as the Christmas tree was lit at the Georgia
Mae Plaza and Christmas Carols flowed into the
beautiful evening!
Mrs. Santa Claus walked the crowd and talked to
many adults (they still believe in Santa, too!)
and children.
We also made mention of the beautiful fact that
Mr. Richard Kelson for 30 years quietly supplied
the Bonners Ferry Community Christmas Tree from
the kindness of his heart. We remember him with
affection and gratitude.
The children were just amazing ... all 200
hundred of them! Little faces hopeful, smiling
at Santa and receiving their special stocking to
have a delicious handmade gingerbread man and a
list to help them go to each store downtown to
receive a small gift. The merchants were
wonderful, with their beautifully decorated
windows and open doors till 7 p.m.!
Now, let us not forget that the Gingerbread
competition is still ongoing. Please bring your
Gingerbread creations to the museum between
10a.m. and 4 p.m. on December 9 and 10. They
will be kept through December 17 ... with that
whole week, beginning December 14, being devoted
to public open house. Come and see the creations
and remember to do a penney vote for your
favorite. There will be refreshments and
"goodies" to buy also.
The judging will be done December 16, with a
first prize of $75, second prize of $50 and a
third prize of $25.
All money made from this competition/exhibit
will be donated to the BoCo program of Bonners
Ferry. This provides schoolchildren in need with
a backpack of food for every weekend. The food
is brought to those in need from Second Harvest
Foods in Spokane. A worthy place to place our
pennies!
Recipes can be picked up for basic gingerbread
dough and royal icing at the Bonners Ferry
Herald and at JoJo's office for KBFI.
At the Disabled American Veterans bazaar today,
I will have a table set up with recipes for
gingerbread, ideas and "goodies" to sell and
sample. I will also answer any of your questions
about the competition ... so come and say hi and
get creative and ready to bring Christmas into
your kitchen and share with your neighbors!
Any questions? Call Karen Standal at (208)
267-9677 or email
blumoondog_62@hotmail.com. |
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