This year, Kim Stark’s kids took responsibility for decorating the family Christmas tree.
Ornaments include toy cars, puzzle pieces, string and a pair of binoculars—things her three young daughters had handy after the family lost their home in summer’s devastating Jasper wildfire.
“I have the most wonderful tree on the planet,” said Stark.
“It’s part of our story and part of who we are.
“If (the kids) are happy, I’m happy.”
Stark is part of the fabric of the Jasper townsite, a 10-year member of the fire department and owner of a coffee shop and bakery….