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Kinette Christmas Hampers underway
by Deanna Mitchener children waking up Christmas morning without Friday again is a continuation for Hamper creation,"
food. Without a toy for your child. Times are tough said Bittner. "Many volunteers come in and help
It is that time of year again where many families and sometimes there are things outside of our throughout these days and the help is so appreciated.
are getting excited about the Christmas holidays just control that make it very difficult for people and Volunteers are there for about 12 hours a day. "
around the corner. families to make ends meet. That is why we do what "Hampers will be handed out on Saturday,
But not all families feel that same excitement as we do." December 16. Early in the morning our non-
many begin to feel stressed and even depressed over There are application and referral forms available perishables are delivered along with a donation of
the holiday season. now at various locations around town to request a turkeys from Weyerhaeuser. The Kinettes spend the
The expectation to buy gifts for families, friends, hamper. They are available at the Town of Edson rest of the morning getting our system tailored to run
and even co-workers can add unwanted stress to Community Services, Friendship Centre, Alberta as smooth as possible. Doors for pick up open at 10
families that are just managing to get by. And there Works, and the Edson Daycare. You can also email a.m. and close at 2 p.m. We want to remind people
are families that are struggling with no extra income the Kinettes at edsonkinettes@gmail.com and they to be there before 2 p.m. If you miss this time then
to purchase their loved ones or children a gift. will be more than happy to email one. unfortunately you miss your hamper as we do not
Children talk at school and on play-dates about "We will start sorting on Wednesday December deliver, but you can have anyone pick your hamper
what Santa brings. Can you imagine how a child 13. We do this all in the basement of the Catholic up for you."
would feel knowing they may not be receiving Church. Wednesday we begin organizing items we "Donations have already started rolling in. I have
anything? A joyous time of year can be the hardest already have. We may have our very large order already had businesses send me cheques of $100 or
time of year. from the grocery store delivered this day as well. more. Boxes will be set up around town at many
This is one of the reasons that the Kinettes work Thursday will be the bus pick ups and organizing businesses start the first business day after
hard all year long and even more so this time of year then beginning to create food and toy hampers. Remembrance Day," said Bittner.
ensuring they have Christmas Hampers for families
in need. Last year the Kinettes helped over 300
families including almost 500 toy bags.
Many local stores, schools, and dealerships set out
large boxes for donations, so while you are out and
about you can easily find a donation box if you are
in the spirit of giving.
Kinettes President Mary-Anne Bittner said,
"Volunteers are always welcome everyday except
the actual handout day due to confidentiality.
Volunteers are needing to sort donations and make
up food hamper bags. Brylend Bussing will be going
around to businesses and schools to pick up their
donations and people are needed to ride the buses
and collect these donations."
"Our mission is to serve our community's greatest
need. This can definitely come in many forms but
one that is near and dear to us all is this program.
Kinettes all over Canada have been doing hampers,
Santa Anonymous for many years. I can speak
about this group of Kinettes and can say that they
are all so amazing. We all take time out of our lives AJ Nnix (4) with Dana Tattersoll the FCSS Family Centre Programmer on November 3. It was Little Chef
and our families lives to work for our community," Day, where little ones got to mix and bake some oatmeal chocolate chip muffins. AJ is patiently waiting for
said Bittner. "Imagine yourself and your family and them to cool so he and others can try them. photo Deanna Mitchener
This handsome fellow is Rocky.
This handsome fellow is Rocky.
Rocky is just over a year old
Rocky is just over a year old
and described as a lover.
and described as a lover.
He is easy going, loves cuddles
He is easy going, loves cuddles
CoachWRX is pleased to introduce our and is great with all animals
CoachWRX is pleased to introduce our
and is great with all animals
head mechanic, Steve Burt.
head mechanic, Steve Burt. and kids.
and kids.
With an entire lifetime of automotive
With an entire lifetime of automotive He could basically fit into any
He could basically fit into any
experience and diagnosis, Steve is
experience and diagnosis, Steve is home- would he fit in yours?
home- would he fit in yours?
prepared to meet any mechanical
prepared to meet any mechanical
needs you might have.
needs you might have.
Come in and ensure your vehicle is
Come in and ensure your vehicle is
ready for winter.
ready for winter.
Call 780-723-9493 for information
We have special pricing on winter
We have special pricing on winter
For Rent
check-ups which include: For Rent
check-ups which include:
- Oil change (5 litres)
- Oil change (5 litres) $1375/month
$1375/month
- Coolant check
- Coolant check Sign a 1 year lease, get it for
Sign a 1 year lease, get it for
- Battery and electrical system test
- Battery and electrical system test $1275/month.
$1275/month.
- Brake and suspension inspection
- Brake and suspension inspection
- Tire rotation
- Tire rotation 3 bedroom mobile
3 bedroom mobile
- Block heater check
- Block heater check situated on large lot.
situated on large lot.
- Starting at $65.00 + gst This home includes fridge, stove,
- Starting at $65.00 + gst
This home includes fridge, stove,
washer and dryer.
washer and dryer.
4508 2 A
4508 2 Avenue, Edsonvenue, Edson
Open Monda
Open Monday to Friday 9 am to 6 pmy to Friday 9 am to 6 pm Must be seen to be appreciated.
Must be seen to be appreciated.
780-725-0067
780-725-0067 Call Lexie at 780-723-3110all Lexie at 780-723-3110
C
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 4 MONDAY NOVEMBER 13, 2017 MONDAY JULY 4, 2016 PAGE 2
Kinette Christmas Hampers underway
by Deanna Mitchener children waking up Christmas morning without Friday again is a continuation for Hamper creation,"
food. Without a toy for your child. Times are tough said Bittner. "Many volunteers come in and help
It is that time of year again where many families and sometimes there are things outside of our throughout these days and the help is so appreciated.
are getting excited about the Christmas holidays just control that make it very difficult for people and Volunteers are there for about 12 hours a day. "
around the corner. families to make ends meet. That is why we do what "Hampers will be handed out on Saturday,
But not all families feel that same excitement as we do." December 16. Early in the morning our non-
many begin to feel stressed and even depressed over There are application and referral forms available perishables are delivered along with a donation of
the holiday season. now at various locations around town to request a turkeys from Weyerhaeuser. The Kinettes spend the
The expectation to buy gifts for families, friends, hamper. They are available at the Town of Edson rest of the morning getting our system tailored to run
and even co-workers can add unwanted stress to Community Services, Friendship Centre, Alberta as smooth as possible. Doors for pick up open at 10
families that are just managing to get by. And there Works, and the Edson Daycare. You can also email a.m. and close at 2 p.m. We want to remind people
are families that are struggling with no extra income the Kinettes at edsonkinettes@gmail.com and they to be there before 2 p.m. If you miss this time then
to purchase their loved ones or children a gift. will be more than happy to email one. unfortunately you miss your hamper as we do not
Children talk at school and on play-dates about "We will start sorting on Wednesday December deliver, but you can have anyone pick your hamper
what Santa brings. Can you imagine how a child 13. We do this all in the basement of the Catholic up for you."
would feel knowing they may not be receiving Church. Wednesday we begin organizing items we "Donations have already started rolling in. I have
anything? A joyous time of year can be the hardest already have. We may have our very large order already had businesses send me cheques of $100 or
time of year. from the grocery store delivered this day as well. more. Boxes will be set up around town at many
This is one of the reasons that the Kinettes work Thursday will be the bus pick ups and organizing businesses start the first business day after
hard all year long and even more so this time of year then beginning to create food and toy hampers. Remembrance Day," said Bittner.
ensuring they have Christmas Hampers for families
in need. Last year the Kinettes helped over 300
families including almost 500 toy bags.
Many local stores, schools, and dealerships set out
large boxes for donations, so while you are out and
about you can easily find a donation box if you are
in the spirit of giving.
Kinettes President Mary-Anne Bittner said,
"Volunteers are always welcome everyday except
the actual handout day due to confidentiality.
Volunteers are needing to sort donations and make
up food hamper bags. Brylend Bussing will be going
around to businesses and schools to pick up their
donations and people are needed to ride the buses
and collect these donations."
"Our mission is to serve our community's greatest
need. This can definitely come in many forms but
one that is near and dear to us all is this program.
Kinettes all over Canada have been doing hampers,
Santa Anonymous for many years. I can speak
about this group of Kinettes and can say that they
are all so amazing. We all take time out of our lives AJ Nnix (4) with Dana Tattersoll the FCSS Family Centre Programmer on November 3. It was Little Chef
and our families lives to work for our community," Day, where little ones got to mix and bake some oatmeal chocolate chip muffins. AJ is patiently waiting for
said Bittner. "Imagine yourself and your family and them to cool so he and others can try them. photo Deanna Mitchener
This handsome fellow is Rocky.
This handsome fellow is Rocky.
Rocky is just over a year old
Rocky is just over a year old
and described as a lover.
and described as a lover.
He is easy going, loves cuddles
He is easy going, loves cuddles
CoachWRX is pleased to introduce our and is great with all animals
CoachWRX is pleased to introduce our
and is great with all animals
head mechanic, Steve Burt.
head mechanic, Steve Burt. and kids.
and kids.
With an entire lifetime of automotive
With an entire lifetime of automotive He could basically fit into any
He could basically fit into any
experience and diagnosis, Steve is
experience and diagnosis, Steve is home- would he fit in yours?
home- would he fit in yours?
prepared to meet any mechanical
prepared to meet any mechanical
needs you might have.
needs you might have.
Come in and ensure your vehicle is
Come in and ensure your vehicle is
ready for winter.
ready for winter.
Call 780-723-9493 for information
We have special pricing on winter
We have special pricing on winter
For Rent
check-ups which include: For Rent
check-ups which include:
- Oil change (5 litres)
- Oil change (5 litres) $1375/month
$1375/month
- Coolant check
- Coolant check Sign a 1 year lease, get it for
Sign a 1 year lease, get it for
- Battery and electrical system test
- Battery and electrical system test $1275/month.
$1275/month.
- Brake and suspension inspection
- Brake and suspension inspection
- Tire rotation
- Tire rotation 3 bedroom mobile
3 bedroom mobile
- Block heater check
- Block heater check situated on large lot.
situated on large lot.
- Starting at $65.00 + gst This home includes fridge, stove,
- Starting at $65.00 + gst
This home includes fridge, stove,
washer and dryer.
washer and dryer.
4508 2 A
4508 2 Avenue, Edsonvenue, Edson
Open Monda
Open Monday to Friday 9 am to 6 pmy to Friday 9 am to 6 pm Must be seen to be appreciated.
Must be seen to be appreciated.
780-725-0067
780-725-0067 Call Lexie at 780-723-3110all Lexie at 780-723-3110
C
