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Santa’s back in the frame SANTA CLAUS has reemerged as a bidder for the city-owed former Co-op property on Greig Ave. Despite being rebuffed several years ago, when the Co-op building was still standing, a new proposal from the North Pole toy baron has come to light. Stamped “Confidential. No peaking. I’m checking it twice. Gonna find out who’s naughty or nice,” the proposal was an addendum to a report released by a city committee struck to outline possible uses for the property. A copy of the addendum was leaked to local media, despite the best efforts to keep it hidden. Part of the reluctance to officially releasing it, sources deep inside city hall reveal, is how citizens would react to the selling of a piece of prime Terrace real estate to a state-controlled foreign entity – Santa Claus himself. As it is, Santa already ran into trouble with his first attempt to buy the Co-op property over plans to use the federal government’s Temporary Foreign Elf Worker Program. That was when the Co-op

building was still standing and Santa had plans to refurbish the structure and use it as a subsidiary toy workshop location. The newest proposal has resulted in intense debate within city council with the more business-minded councillors arguing that Terrace, dependent as it is on investment from outside its borders, is in no position to pick and choose exactly who would be welcome and who would not. Other council members are skeptical of the idea, worried about the implications of having a large section of land sold off to a foreign entity. Santa’s newest proposal is one crafted, according to the document, to have a maximum positive impact. In simple terms, Santa wants to develop a green energy testing complex on the Co-op lands. An outline with the addendum cites the large, flat surface of the Co-op land as being an ideal location for testing solar panels. “If we can generate solar power in Terrace, then we can generate it anywhere,” indicated a scientist quoted

in the addendum. And given the windy nature of Terrace and area, the large undeveloped plot of land, now flat as a pancake, would be a perfect testing ground for wind-driven turbines. Most intriguing of all, according to the addendum, is the possibility of shale oil and gas existing just below the Co-op property surface. “Could a pipeline fit in with this proposal?” a handwritten note in a margin queried. The addendum indicated, however, that Santa would only proceed with extraction if it was absolutely 100 per cent guaranteed to never cause a problem. So confident of approval are officials that the addendum even mentioned a name for the development – the Santa Sands. The Santa Claus green energy testing complex is also regarded as a way to soothe public concerns over a sale to a foreign entity. And in a postscript, the addendum says there’s every chance the energy testing complex could be nominated for a green award presented each year by the local business association.

Demolition appealed THREE LITTLE Ave. property owners served with demolition orders in early December want the City of Terrace to back down. Lloyd Wittkowski, owner of 4440 Little Ave., George Vogel, who manages his mother’s estate at 4450 Little Ave. and Wayne Kirby who owns 4520 Little Ave. have filed to appeal a Nov. 26 council decision which ordered structures on their property be torn down within 60 days, after which the city has power to demolish and bill them for it. The owners were formally served notice by the city Dec. 4 and had 14 days to request

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reconsideration from council. The city’s next step will be to schedule hearings for the properties. “We won’t have the first one until some time in January,” said the city’s director of development services David Block. After the meeting, council will have a few options on how to proceed after hearing information, he continued. Those options include changing an order to involve different remedies or by extending the timeline, upholding an initial 60-day order from the day of notice, or taking back the order all together.

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■ All ears MACKENZIE WALKER took on the role of a teddy bear in Ecole Mountainview’s production of “A Gingerbread Christmas” which took to the stage of the REM Lee Theatre Dec. 13. A busy two weeks of school-based Christmas concerts, plays, fairs, bazaars and assorted other productions ends this Friday as classes are let out for the holidays. There’s more about Christmas in the second section of today’s Terrace Standard, including comments from exchange students and a recipe that’s sure to calm any last-minute Christmas preparation nerves.

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JOHN WARCUP of BC Ambulance hands out a candy cane at the checkstop on Hwy 16 by Ferry Island along with other paramedics, firefighters, Terrace RCMP and auxiliary constables Dec. 14. The event was designed so emergency services personnel could remind the public to drive safely during the holiday season.

CHRISTMAS TIME is a time for celebration and family —and also for driving safely to ensure celebrating with family can continue. But drivers seem to be drinking and driving in higher numbers than expected since November, which is a surprise to the highway patrol officer in charge, Sgt. Pam Scott. Seven impaired drivers being stopped in one weekend was a high number, she said. The highway patrol, or West Pacific Region Traffic Services, includes Terrace, Kitimat, Prince Rupert and out to Smithers. All emergency services personnel, including paramedics, firefighters, Terrace RCMP officers and highway patrol officers, hosted a Candy Cane Christmas Checkpoint on Hwy 16 by Ferry Island Dec. 14 to remind drivers to drive safely during the holiday season. Checkpoints were also held in Kitimat and Smithers.

Part of safety on the roads includes wearing seatbelts, which officers check for all the time. The percentage of people who wear their seatbelts is 90 per cent or so; however, in crashes where alcohol is involved, most motorists don’t wear seatbelts, said Scott. Right now, highway patrol officers are focussing on driving for the road conditions so it’s possible to stop if something happens and prevent an accident. And that can include watching what kind of footwear the driver is wearing – one driver was wearing big clunky boots and had trouble hitting the brake when he needed to as the boots got in the way, said Scott. To tell if you’re far enough behind a vehicle on the road, when the car in front of you passes an object on the side of the road, count to three and you should be able to do that before you reach the object. However, that’s for

dry road conditions. Vehicles are being seen with winter tires, which used to all have the snowflake in a mountain design on them to indicate that they are proper winter tires, said Scott. However, there are some brands that aren’t putting that symbol on anymore.

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dry of his expectations for the year. The last busiest year on record was 2007 with 122,070 passengers. In 2011, the passenger total stood at 120,384. A surge in northwestern construction projects, lead chiefly by the rebuild by Rio Tinto Alcan of its Kitimat aluminum smelter, has pushed up numbers. November 2012 passenger totals alone

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more passengers than in previous years. Hendry is predicting a busy 2013 as well as projects such as BC Hydro’s Northwest Transmission Line, the Red Chris mine development and early stages of companies interested in exporting natural gas make their presence known. In 2011, the passenger total stood at 120,384.

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Despite losing nearly half of its operating revenue this year, a local tourism marketing body is forging ahead. Kermodei Tourism lost an estimated $125,000 in revenues annually, when a two per cent tax on hotel and motel room rates wasn’t renewed as of June 2012. Money for marketing and running its visitor info centre will now come mostly from the City of Terrace and through advertising revenues generated through a tourism magazine. Two staff positions have been combined as a cost saving measure, said tourism board member Seth Downs. “Our budget now contains much lower marketing expenses in last half of 2012 and entire 2013 budget,” he said. For next year’s budget, a large portion has been shaved off of the marketing side, he said. “Revenue lost equals $125,000 per year that

was used solely for marketing Terrace and area as a tourism destination,” he said. “We will now only spend approximately $20,000 – $25,000 in 2013 on marketing activities.” This will result in less advertising of the area, although there are efficiencies to be made by combining efforts with other local and regional tourism bodies. For example, Kermodei Tourism will share a booth at the Vancouver Adventure Outdoor Show with northwest counterparts. The society does plan to lobby local hotels and motels to reinstate the two per cent tax but for now, sometimes forced change creates fresh perspective and insight, said Downs. Part of that will come from new executive director Tyler Clarke. His position combines what had been two jobs – one running the info centre and one concentrating on marketing and events.

Clarke says he’s pumped to take on the challenge and plans to use social media as a low-cost marketing tool. “What I’m hoping to bring is some change, youth and energy,” said Clarke. “What I want is to get the youth in Terrace excited about tourism.” Part of this plan is to ramp up a volunteer program. “I want to work with the city of Terrace as well as with the high school to get some volunteers in here,” said Clarke, adding this will help students add to their resumes build volunteer hours and gain work experience. He hopes it also means extended hours for the Visitor Info centre and that font-of-theline hosts will be at the airport to greet people arriving to the TerraceKitimat, letting them know about regional activities and destinations. And this year, marketing efforts will have a more regional focus.

“Our focus and strategy will definitely be on locals, not only in Terrace but around B.C.,” said Downs. Other strategies for the year include more participation in local events like parades and getting more players in the local tourism industry to start talking about strategies and ideas. As part of this, the society has recently put a call out for three directors to sit on the society’s board with hopes of attracting hoteliers to sit ‘round the society’s planning table. Also, the society plans to beef up retail at the local Visitor Info Centre, which in 2012 saw a ten per cent increase in the number of visitors from last year, and a 13 per cent jump from 2010. This year’s operating revenue comes from a yearly operating grant from the City of Terrace amounting to $126,545, and advertising revenues from a tourism magazine called Visit Terrace.

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THE mayor of an Albertan city that has various oil pipelines running close by says the economic benefits from oil and gas development outweigh the environmental risks. Mayor Greg Krischke of Leduc Alberta, a city of 25,000 located just south of Edmonton where one of Canada’s first oil wells was tapped in 1947, came to Terrace recently with two key messages – the economic benefits of oil and gas development flow into all of Canada and new technologies make it possible to foster the industry with low environmental risk. Specifically, Krischke stressed the importance of diversifying Canadian markets for oil at a time when

Canada’s key consumer, the United States, doesn’t need Canadian product like it used to. Pointing to growing Asian demand, pipelines hold the key to transportation, he said, adding that’s essential to maintaining and growing government royalties and jobs in the sector. “We believe that whatever happens has to be done in an environmental kind of way,” he said about the Pipeline Linkages Strategy Committee of which he is a member. The committee is an Albertabased pipeline advocacy group that supports Enbridge’s Northern Gateway Pipeline project. “And we applaud British Columbians for demanding that every-

thing possible is done to minimize the chance of a spill.” But with new technologies applied to pipeline construction, Krischke said pipelines can be build safely – and they’re something the city of Leduc lives with daily. “We have one right on our border ... and within 10 kilometres of Leduc there’s probably about 50 pipelines,” he said. While not all of these transport bitumen – some ship refined oil or gas products – Krischke said because they run underground they’re presence is hardly noticed. He added there’s currently 30,000 kilometres of pipelines in Alberta and 110,000 kilometres in all of

Canada. But, more are needed to sustain a healthy industry, he said. At their present capacity, Krischke said current lines transporting oil south are expected to reach capacity by 2016. And that reflects in the price per barrel producers can charge, because it’s necessary to move product from one end of a pipe to the other buyers down south have an advantage that’s creating discounts. “And unless we shut off the tap back at the originating plant, we’ve got to get rid of the stuff that’s in the line,” said Krischke. “That’s where they’re taking advantage.” With 99 per cent of oil exports going to the U.S. at an average of 2.45 million barrels dai-

ly, and with a discount that’s hovered around $27 per barrel, that’s $6.6 billion lost in revenues to producers. The result is less money flowing to various governments and fewer jobs, said Krischke. And the way to ensure Canada’s getting what its resources are worth is by diversifying markets, he added. “If we can get access to tidewater, the whole world becomes our potential market, and we won’t have to sell our products at a discount,” said Krischke, stressing the importance of a pipeline transporting oil west from Alberta. Another factor to consider is a recent International Energy Agency report which says the United States is poised to be energy self

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Alberta mayor backs pipelines sufficient by 2035. The prospect of losing business from Canada’s single biggest customer makes our oil industry especially vulnerable, he said. That makes getting product to the Asian markets crucial as the energy needs of China and India grow quickly, said Krischke. In 2011, all of the net growth in world energy consumption took place in emerging economies, with China alone accounting for 71 per cent of global energy consumption growth. “If the oilsands are allowed to develop over the next 35 years, B.C. will see $28 billion dollars of additional economic activity and 20 some per cent of the jobs that are created outside of Alberta,” he

added. For all of Canada, Krischke said $131 billion would be added to national GDP between 2016 - 2030, citing an estimated 649,000 person years of employment and $27 billion in tax revenue nationally. As for the skeptics in B.C. who don’t want to see Enbridge’s Northern Gateway Pipeline Project go through, Krischke pointed to the environmental regulatory process that must be satisfied prior to its development. The federal review won’t allow the project to go through if environmental standards are not satisfied, he said. Also, as the mayor of a town near here pipelines abound, “you don’t even notice them,” Krischke concluded.

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Terrace and area Rotarians travel to Ethiopia to immunize children against polio, build schools, and provide clean water to communities in need By Art Erasmus

n October 2012 my wife, Lesley, and I made our fourth trip to Ethiopia, Africa as Terrace Rotarians. Ethiopia is a landlocked country in east Africa with a population of 77 million people on a landmass the size of Ontario. This time we were accompanied by Rotarian Jo Ann Hildebrandt from Kitimat. Other Rotarians from the Lower Mainland and Washington State made a total group of about 40 travellers. One purpose of the trip was to immunize children against polio, a crippling disease eliminated from the Americas about 50 years ago but is still endemic in three countries – Afghanistan, Pakistan and Nigeria. In other developing countries, including Ethiopia and India, children are still immunized to ensure that this crippling disease does not reappear. Polio is an old disease. However, by 1910, much of the world experienced a dramatic increase in polio cases. Epidemics became regular events, primarily in cities during the summer months. These epidemics – which left thousands of children and adults paralyzed – provided the impetus for a “Great Race” towards the development of a vaccine, which was developed in the 1950s. These vaccines have reduced the global number of polio cases per year from over 350,000 in 1985 to fewer than 300 today. And since 1985, the coordinated vaccination efforts led by Rotary International, the World Health Organization, UNICEF and the US Centers for Disease Control should result in global eradication of the disease. Typically National Immunization Days (NID’S) are organized by national health organizations with the help of volunteer organizations like Rotary and quality control is supervised by the World Health Organization (WHO). Each vaccination doesn’t take long or cost much, as one dose of vaccine consists of two drops and costs approximately 60 cents. Immunization is done mostly by volunteers, either by going house to house – especially in rural areas – or in clinics. Up to 2,000,000 children have been immunized on a single NID. We’ve also been working with Ethiopian Rotarians to provide education opportunities and clean water and sanitation to communities in need. On our first trip in 2003, we met elders of the village of Lege Tafo. There was a four room school with an enrolment of 320 students. There were another 300 students in the village who could not attend school as the school was too small. The school had no clean water and no toilets. Water was carried to the school and the homes in the village

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from a contaminated spring, which was also the water source for the livestock. Through funds raised through a number of Rotary clubs in British Columbia plus a grant from the Rotary Foundation, we were able to build four additional classrooms and activate a well to provide clean water to the school and toilets for the students. By 2012, Rotary funds were further leveraged with regional government efforts in Ethiopia to a point where there is a 20-room school adjacent to the original four-room school with an enrolment of close to 1,500 students. There is clean water on the school site, and there is a library and meeting hall for the community. While the facilities for the community and the students as shown in the photos are primitive by Canadian standards, village leaders in Lege Tafo are grateful for the life opportunities their children will have as a result of being able to go to school. One child told us: “If I owned a pen, I would be able to go to school.” Another one about eight-years-old said: “If I work hard at school and get an education, I will not be poor like my family is.” Art Erasmus is board chair of Coast Mountains School District 82 and a proud Rotarian since 1984. He lives in Terrace with his wife, Lesley, who has been a Rotarian since 2000.

CLOCKWISE FROM above left, all students wear uniforms to school; the school well that provides the community with clean drinking water; Leslie Erasmus immunizes a child against polio. For more photos of the trip, visit www.terracestandard.com.

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All the best WHAT’S your favourite image of Christmas? A decorated Christmas tree? A tray of cookies just coming out of the oven, the smell wafting through the air? Settling in to watch some of those classic Christmas movies — the same ones watched each year to the point you can repeat, afterward, the dialogue from your favourite scenes? Lights on the homes of neighbours that make the nightly walk with the dog a bit more cheery? Perhaps the nativity scene, thanks to the Knights of Columbus, set up on the roof of the entrance to city hall. It’s not really Christmas in Terrace without that scene. Or if not a current image of Christmas, how about a past one? Who still looks up to the bench in December, remembering the tree at Terraceview Lodge that was once lit up? However and whatever your image of Christmas is, it’s important to remember it stems from a singular event which has since had great consequences in defining the course of human history. And however and in what fashion you choose to celebrate or reflect on Christmas as a person, that very personal act joins us all together. That alone should put to rest what appears to be the annual war over the “Merry Christmas” vs. “Happy Holidays” forces. There are many ways to celebrate Christmas. Let the one you choose serve you the best. ESTABLISHED APRIL 27, 1988

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CLAUDETTE SANDECKI him. No media has reported what supplies he might have bought in Marchand. He spent nights in his truck, without heat after his gasoline, battery and matches ran out on the fifth day. The night of Nov. 26 the temperature dropped to -26°C. During the day he tramped around trying to make himself visible to any search planes, and started brush fires in an effort to alert searchers, until he used up all his matches. He never saw any animal that he might have shot for food, not even a rabbit. Why he went hunting alone, ill prepared to drive clogged trails through thick

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bush, is baffling. His truck offered him oodles of cargo space for survival gear. Still all he had along was a mirror (bush canopy was too dense for the mirror to be effective), an extra pair of socks, gloves, a cell phone (probably with scarce minutes left and no backup batteries, given his boy scout preparedness), matches and a flashlight. Websites such as Gary Clancy’s Hunting Tips advise carrying a plentiful supply of both lighters and waterproof matches packaged to keep them dry, as well as cotton balls soaked in vaseline as fire starters. Candles to ward off hypothermia and frostbite would have worked in his truck cab. A knife. Blankets or a space blanket that folds to wallet size. Food such as Trail Mix and energy bars. Bottled water. A whistle (three toots is a standard distress signal). A compass, GPS, flashlight and cell phone all with spare batteries. Surveyor’s tape to mark a trail. And a ground sheet and cord for a shelter. News media reported this hunter’s cell phone was found lying along a road.

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You want green? Try this Dear Sir: Regarding the Terrace and District Chamber of Commerce’s Business Excellence green award. There is a company with an office and a project in the northwest who through their commitment to the devel-

opment of renewable and alternative energy capacity now own or have interest in projects that produce 1,212 megawatts. This is enough power to supply 374,000 homes. These projects include wind farms (8), solar energy operations

(4) and geothermal (1). Their commitment is to create enough renewable energy to power all the operations of their business. They have recognized that the world needs to maximize renewable energy sources and they are doing

something about it. Through their commitment to research and innovation they have developed projects such as highly efficient low head turbines for power generation that do not require substantial alterations to a river, they have developed

NRGreen waste heat units that recover waste heat from natural gas compressor stations and convert it to electricity. They have developed technology that provides for large scale electricity storage.

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Dear Sir: When I read the local Chances Terrace gaming centre wasn’t so lucky with Terrace city council I couldn’t have been happier. I do know personally the effects of problem gambling and I was disheartened to read that there were people who attended the public forum only to speak in favour of increasing the number of slot machines. I have been to the casino and have seen the many faces there. I have always wondered who speaks on behalf of the problem gambler? Government receives 10 per cent of gaming revenue and this is what has been reported by their site since opening January 2009. Ten per cent equals $1,845,448.39. The first quarter of 2012/13 has the government reporting 10 per cent gaming revenue at $311,443.98. Over the years there have been many reports available to the public on the cost to the communities in which the casinos reside. Casinos not only cause financial stress and hardship to the problem gambler but also causes stress to the community. The Public Health Agency of Canada reports that “problem gambling is overwhelmingly a hidden disorder; people with gambling problems will go to great efforts to hide their problem from others. Unlike other addictions, such as problematic drug abuse, problem gambling has no physical signs, making it much more difficult to detect. Often, a sudden and serious financial crisis is the first indication of a gambling problem within the family.” The B.C. Coroners Service noted a total of 34 gambling-related suicides between 2003 and 2010. In 2010, there were 10 such cases, more than double the number recorded the year before. Being so close to Christmas season, I would like to again say thank you for caring, City of Terrace. Mary-Ann Speirs, Terrace, BC

Giving children drugs isn’t the only answer

everal studies are coming to the forefront on the misdiagnosis and overdiagnosis of children regarded as having attention deficithyperactivity disorder (ADHD) followed by the potential catastrophic effects of prescribing psycho-stimulant medications. It’s apparent there’s a glossing over of health reports and a lack of information given to parents and caregivers about the potential devastating harms and side effects stimulants/anti-psychotic drugs have on developing brains and bodies. Based on very broad subjective criteria of observed behaviours, psychiatrists, psychologists and teachers are identifying young children who don’t seem to “fit” in having ADHD. For too many years now children are being diagnosed and then told they have a “chemical imbalance.” They are then prescribed harmful mind-altering drugs without any objective evidence to support the practice. “Children either incapable or unwilling to comply based on

nothing more than their unique character and disinterest in a sedentary environment are deemed ill, disordered, diseased or otherwise,” quotes one study. I invite you to think about the above when it comes to the consequences surrounding a consensus belief based on a professional guess. By being selective in what is considered science we are ignoring (or avoiding) the discovery of very important variables such as undetected health conditions, the role of environment and interaction, sensitivities in diets, or a learning style not recognized in the standard public school curriculum, or lack of evolutionary perspective in normal brain functions. The discovery of these variables would render these socalled scientific findings of very little value. Furthermore, the systematic failures of our public school system in its adherence to a 19th century industrial cookie cutter design allows for the labeling and subsequent drugging of children

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BARBARA BOND because of the tremendous power schools have over them. Scientists still struggle to isolate how the functions of the brain operate together. In other words, they do not really know that when “deficits” and “chemical imbalances” are cited that these could merely be behaviours that have not quite matured yet. No one child goes through puberty the exact same way at the exact same time, how-

ever, children are expected to behave the exact same way at the exact same time. As children come of age, the “say no to drugs” philosophy trumpeted to youth today is really counterproductive. How can we instill valuable knowledge on drug abuse when we are giving children the idea that drugs can also make everything better? It is troubling to see how a stimulant drug can be viewed as harmful when it’s illegal, but taken as a “stabilizing” effect when taken as part of a “treatment program.” Stimulants are potentially highly addictive drugs with cardiovascular, nervous, digestive, endocrine, and psychiatric side effects, and since 1971 the American Food and Drug Administration has tagged stimulants with a Schedule II designation which is reserved for the most dangerous of drugs (along with cocaine, opiates and morphine). We as a society should be questioning the current practices concerning diagnosis and treatment of ADHD. With all the research out there no one in support

or in opposition that can tell us exactly what is going on. I feel there is a school of thought in the guise of legitimate science, causing stigmatization by attaching labels to children, made up of special financial interests with a resulting glossing over of the potential devastating side effects of a Schedule II drug on young bodies and brains. As well, the antipsychotic Risperidone, which is being administered to children as young as four for the treatment of ADHD has not, according to Health Canada, ever been tested to be safe for children. All of this is being done without question, and without encouraged alternative methods, and without the needed public school restructure. This should be raising profound awareness of our ethical intellectual, spiritual, and philosophical values regarding the future of our children. Barbara Bond is a mother of two living in Terrace, BC. She’s a university student and an advocate for a drug free education for children.

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It’s like nailing jello Dear Sir: With all the experts Enbridge has working for the company, it is absolutely appalling to hear the half-truths that continually emanate from their professional ranks. As Janet Holder, executive vice president western access, has recently notified us in an advertisement “In the spirit of honesty” that “oil tankers have docked at Kitimat for a quarter century.” Methanol, natural gas condensate and liquid pitch tanker traffic (1/3 or less the size of a VLCC oil tanker) have used the port. Comparatively tiny coastal tankers carried heating oil for Kitimat homes from the 50s to the 70s. But let’s be truthful. VLCC oil tankers have never docked in Kitimat. Why would they.

It’s not an oil port. There were no LNG tankers at the time either. And since crude oil, especially diluted bitumen is one of the nastiest, most persistent spills to experience; well, that is the issue here, Janet! If you follow the National Energy Board Joint Review Panel hearings, you will have heard months of deficiency after deficiency being pointed out by the interveners re: the Enbridge proposal. Enbridge witnesses, huddling together to prepare a sanitized story, omitting facts, answering very few questions directly can only leave you with one conclusion. Stay far away from any business with this company. Getting the facts is like trying to nail jello to a wall. Only two weeks be-

fore the horrible and still unfinished cleanup on the Kalamazoo River, Enbridge submitted a report stating Line 6B was in good shape, knowing the line was in need of repair. Trustworthy people? They use roto tillers to scour the bitumen that has settled to the riverbed. How can booms work in our fast moving rivers? How will our fish bearing rivers/streams survive the invasiveness of roto tillers? They have containment booms for ocean spills too. The only trouble is they don’t work in currents over a couple knots along with moderate ocean waves. Statistics tell us that most spills will occur at the terminal. Their response to a sizeable spill that reaches the Kitimat estuary would be to set it on fire! How many different forms of

life are created in our estuary or our river? Three retired sea captains, at least one of whom was qualified to be captain of any ship on the sea and spent a lot of time in the north, including Douglas Channel, have all told us this project is insane. Being retired and not collecting a paycheck from the oil industry makes their opinions highly valid. Jody Williams, one of five Nobel Prize laureates, all of whom recently came to this area to hear the stories of women opposing the Enbridge proposal had this to say, “The only thing that really matters in life is action.” For our future generations please unite to defend all life. It’s precious. And that’s the truth. Mary Ann Shannon, Terrace, BC

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Police Briefs Man tried to lure boy POLICE ARE looking for a witness to a suspicious incident to come forward with any information. A man attempted to talk a 17-year-old boy into giving him a ride Dec. 14, becoming so persistent that the boy feared for his safety and used a bottle to threaten the man away, reported police. There was a white truck, possibly a 2012 Dodge, that drove by and the passenger put his hand out of the window and gave the boy a thumbs up. He directed this gesture at the boy while this altercation was happening. We are requesting that this person call us, says Cpl. Sean Hall of Terrace RCMP. Police were able to identify a suspect quickly with the help of the public when a person reported that they knew a truck matching the suspect vehicle description and were able to give police a first name. From there, police were able to identify a 56-year-old man known to police. Police are continuing their investigation into this incident.

Suspect pinned TERRACE RCMP have a suspect in mind for the bomb threat at Northwest Community College that turned out to be a hoax in October. That’s according to RCMP Inspector Dana Hart in the city council agenda for its last meeting Dec. 10. “A suspect has been identified and police are continuing their investigation,” he wrote. On Oct. 2, police evacuated the college after a bomb threat was received. An RCMP explosives detection police dog was called in and searched the campus and more than a dozen buildings for five hours but turned up nothing. In November, the college received two more threats that were deemed to not be dangerous and the campus was not evacuated either time. Police have not provided any more information about these threats so it’s not known if they are related to the bomb threat.

Shovel solves issue

Terrace RCMP were called last week after a dispute arose from a person’s driveway being blocked due to inconsiderate plowing. According to an RCMP press release, police spoke with the people involved. The situation was resolved when the police officer borrowed a shovel and cleared the driveway.

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What they say about Bob Erb OUR Dec. 12, 2012 story about how lottery millionaire Bob Erb is spending his money drew quite a few comments on our website, www.terracestandard. com and Facebook page. Below find some of those comments. “So happy to see something so wonderful happen to a great guy,” said Karen Millard. “I’d like to see the community thank Mr. Erb in some permanent way. Something should be named after him,” wrote JoAnne Ratchford. “I love the fact that he is giving back to his local community. Being from a small town, that’s what I’d do to,” writes Darren Brown. “Well done Bob Erb. Terrace is lucky to have you,” wrote Carol Finlayson. “He is still my hero, even if he is a pothead,” said Merry-Ann Spears. “Love what you have been doing Bob I think it is wonderful not too many people pay it forward as you have done!,” wrote Alice Belina. “I hope you have a very Merry Christmas Bob! Good to see the hometown winning for a change,” said SheN

Bob Erb vaune Battiston. “I would like to thank Bob Erb for proving that ‘affluence’ and ‘social justice’ are not oxy morons. On behalf of the many citizens and charities in Terrace who have been the recipient of your benefaction, THANK YOU!!!!,” wrote Terrace city councillor Bruce Bidgood on his Facebook page. But not all commenters were pro-Erb, with more than one questioning his pro-pot agenda. “He wants to do some real good for the community how about helping the cops bust all the grow ops and other drug pushers instead of trying to get it legal,” wrote Rudi Peters. W

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Stay Safe This Holiday Season! Whether you are going to a fancy work party, or a casual or traditional family get together, it is important to plan ahead and designate a driver for the day/evening. There are plenty of alternative beverages for the designated driver including nonalcoholic beers, for those who still enjoy the real taste of beer without the alcohol. Often party planners will make arrangements for guests to sleep over so that there is no risk whatsoever of people driving while under the influence of alcohol. If your host has organized a lift home for you either with a friend or by running you home themselves, accept graciously - remember if they didn’t want to do it they wouldn’t have offered. Please be advised that this year, motorists can expect to see increased traffic enforcement in a number of locations, in particular Kitimat, Prince Rupert and Terrace. Motorist and passengers are reminded to make arrangements for a safe ride home if they plan to consume liquor. Also wear their seatbelts at all times, as they are less likely to be injured or killed in a motor vehicle collision if they are wearing their seatbelts. Traffic Services will be working in partnership with your local detachment and other agencies to address Road Safety.

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Officer gets a break on weapons restriction A LOCAL RCMP officer convicted for criminal harassment was ordered not to possess or use firearms for 10 years except for when he’s working. Chad King, a highway patrol constable stationed here, received a conditional discharge after pleading guilty to a charge of criminal harassment in provincial court here Dec. 5 and was back in court Dec. 7 where a 10-year firearms prohibition was tacked onto his conviction. The section of the criminal code that he was convicted under, section 264, carries a mandatory firearms prohibition, said Neil Mackenzie, communications counsel for the criminal justice branch of the provincial government. The prohibition was ordered with the qualification “There shall be an exemption...that the Chief

Firearms Officer or The Registrar may issue forthwith, an authorization, a licence or registration certificate, as the case may be, to Chad King for the purposes of his employment with the RCMP.” Chief firearms officers do the decision making and administration for licences, authorizations to transport and authorizations to carry, transfers of firearms by individuals and businesses, and gun show sponsorship approvals, explained Mackenzie. “This involves determining an applicant’s eligibility and either issuing, refusing to issue, renewing or revoking the licence, authorization to transport, carry, transfer or sponsor. It also involves setting conditions on these documents.” Each province and territory has a chief firearms officer.

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We will use thicker pipe... Northern Gateway pipe will have an average thickness of 0.80 inches. That’s 20% over and above current Canadian safety standard requirements for the Northern Gateway Project. The pipe will be even thicker when it crosses major rivers and tributaries. It will be welded with exacting precision and its integrity checked using ultrasonic inspection and hydrostatic testing methods. And to ensure safe operation, the frequency of high resolution, in-line inspection surveys will be increased across the entire pipeline system by a minimum of 50% over and above current practices.

We will respect wildlife habitats and migration routes... To address concerns from the public that the construction of the pipeline will affect the environment, we have pledged to build it in such a way that natural wildlife habitats, migration routes and fish spawning sites will be respected. During the building phase, disturbances will be kept to a minimum by having construction vehicles access most of the pipeline using existing forestry roads. Instead of building all new bridge structures, it will use existing watercourse crossings where possible. When construction is completed on each section, soil will be returned and shrubs and grasses native to the region will be planted. If any large trees are removed to make way for the pipeline, a new tree will be planted in another location as part of Enbridge’s commitment to plant a tree for every tree we remove to build our projects.

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for that region,” said Minister of Jobs and Tourism Pat Bell. However, when compared to last year the numbers tell a different story. In November 2011 the jobless rate stood at 7.7 per cent with 48,100 people considering themselves as part of the workforce. Of that total, 44,400 were working – 5,600 more than is the case today. Those labeling themselves as jobless stood at 3,700 in November 2011 which was 100 more than is the case today. The drop in the region’s workforce is

something Bell said he is concerned about given the number of projects and employment being proposed. “I think that is reflective of the amount of activity in Alberta. Alberta has been very aggressive in recruiting people from northern B.C. with large ad campaigns and teams of recruiters traveling from Prince George west.” “A lot of the time those people continue to live in the towns they are from and travel to the job, so the job number shows up as an Alberta job,” he explained. “I was in Kitimat and Terrace last week and the activity I saw there was much higher than what I would have seen last year.” The northwest jobless rate is not the number of people collecting Employment Insurance. Instead it is based on interviews of people from the north coast to just this side of Vanderhoof who consider themselves as part of the workforce whether they are employed or not. And that means the

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to November as did the number of people who considered themselves jobless. Total provincial employment also declined for the month.

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Family wants murder inquiry The parents of murdered teen CJ Fowler are joining calls for a national inquiry into missing and murdered native women. They made the tearful plea at a press conference held Dec. 12 in Vancouver during a meeting of high-ranking aboriginal leaders taking place in the Lower Mainland. “In the depth of our grief for our beloved daughter, we are comforted in the support of our leaders, for continuing to take this message forward and to advocate on behalf of us and the other families impacted by such tragedies,” said Matilda Fowler, whose 16-year-old daughter was discovered by a passerby in a ravine in an undeveloped part of Kamloops last week. Fowler, originally from Gitwangak, had been living in Terrace. “The tragic death of Summer Star Elizabeth Krista-Lee Fowler has triggered an overwhelmingly painful reminder in all of our communities. We must all commit including all governments to address the root causes of such tragedies so that our peoples can achieve the safety and security required and deserved,” said Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn Atleo at the conference. Fowler’s family then travelled to Kamloops to hold a vigil and remembrance ceremony at the location the girl’s body was found, say reports. It has been reported that Fowler had a return bus ticket to Terrace on her person when she was discovered. Kamloops RCMP believe she had been in Kamloops since Dec. 1. “From what I un-

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Bravery awards given Four local youths were honoured by the Governor General of Canada Dec. 10 for putting out flames that burned two men last January. The youths, along with one of the men, Thornhill resident Murray Hamer, each received a Certificate of Commendation, signed by Canada’s Governor General David Johnston, which recognizes those who have made a significant contribution by providing assistance to another in a selfless manner. Receiving the certificates alongside Hamer at a ceremony held in the city’s council chambers were his sons Patrick Hamer and Nickolas Hamer, his niece Dayne Wright and nephew Parker Wright. “You guys are just amazing,” said Terrace city councillor Lynne Christiansen to the group. “It could have been much worse.” Murray Hamer, who suffered second degree burns as a result of catching on fire, agrees. On the afternoon of January 11 2012, Murray Hamer was working on his farm with helper Jess Hansen, who was filling a 4x4 quad with a jerry can of fuel before moving on to a nearby truck to empty the can of the rest of its contents. In the meantime, the youths were feeding horses nearby when

they heard Murray’s call for help. A spark had ignited the fuel, which stunned Hansen as he had caught on fire. He froze, ignited, holding the jerry can. Murray stepped in and pulled the can out of Hansen’s hand, but when he threw it down onto the ground he spilled fuel on the ground and himself, catching on fire too. While Murray dragged Hansen to a nearby hydrant, he called for help. Patrick grabbed a fire extinguisher and Dayne grabbed a blanket. Parker said “stop, drop and roll” – which Murray did, although the fuel that had spilled on him meant the flames would re-ignite. Patrick had learned to use a fire extinguisher before and doused the two flaming men at the base of the flames. The youth threw a blanket over Hansen’s head, and one of them opened up the hydrant under which Hamer slid. And after the fire on Hansen had burned out, Dayne and Nickolas threw a blanket over Murray next. Murray suffered second degree burns on the back of one of his legs and his hand and Hansen emerged, luckily, with some singed hairs as the fire had not burned through his clothes. And after the inci-

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four young people were awarded for their bravery in saving two lives last January. They are, from left in back row, Dayne Wright, Patrick Hamer, and in front, Parker Wright and Nickolas Hamer. At right is Murray Hamer, one of the people they helped. dent, Thornhill fire chief Wes Patterson said the youths did exactly what they were supposed to do in that instance.

“I am very thankful that they did what they did because I was so out of control at the time,” said Murray to

councillors and an audience during the presentation. “It certainly is a good thing that they were there.”

Deputy mayor James Cordeiro presented each of the five with their own Certificate of Commendation, a Ca-

nadian honour awarded through a voting process held by the Canadian Decorations Advisory Committee.

Former councillor, theatre supporter dies By MARGARET SPEIRS A COMMUNITY supporter who helped find a home for the local theatre, and served on city council has died. Molly Nattress, 95, passed away Dec. 7 at her home in Wales. “She was very active and going well until 92 and then she started to go downhill,” said longtime friend Margaret Sinjur. She continued to live in her own home and her son John lived with her, said Sinjur. Nattress was born and raised in Stoke-onTrent, England.

She and her husband, Nick, ran a pub before the immigrated to Canada. They had two sons, John and Bill, who both live in the U.K., and a daughter Pat, who lives in Calgary. Her husband helped build Mills Memorial Hospital and then went to work in the mill with Bill McRae, said Sinjur. Nattress worked at the Terrace Co-op until she retired. The couple held many parties for the theatre and their friends in their home up on the bench, said Sinjur. They had a dart board and a bar there and

Sinjur and her husband would play darts with the Nattresses, alternating whose house they would play at each week. “So there were lots of happy times spent in their house,” said Sinjur. Dr. Geoff Appleton, who lived next door to the Nattresses, would come play darts at their place as did Dr. REM Lee, who lived next door on the other side, she said. She helped get the building that became the Terrace Little Theatre, which was a church, said Sinjur. Prior to that, the theatre performed in schools and halls, she said.

Nattress was elected to council for the 1980-1981 term and was sworn in Dec. 3, 1979. “She was very active in the community,” said Sinjur. “She just wanted to be involved,” said Sinjur about why Nattress ran for city council. Nattress was re-elected for the 1982 term but resigned mid-term when she and her husband retired and moved to Wales. She returned to Terrace a few times after she had left, which included celebrating her 80th birthday here, said Sinjur.

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The Terrace Standard offers the Community Calendar as a public service to its readers and community organizations. This column is intended for non-profit organizations and events without an admission charge. Space permitting, items will run two weeks before each event. Deadline is 5 p.m. Thursdays. Fax your event or PSA to 250-638-8432. For complete listings, visit www.terracestandard.com

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DEC. 20 – Music, Art and You: your time to shine and share your talents at a coffee house at 8 p.m. at Skeena Diversity Society. Bring your instrument, voice and creativity to join in. DEC. 22 – Royal Purple #216 and Elks 425 host Breakfast with Santa from 10 a.m. to noon at Elks Hall. Photos with Santa. Donations accepted.

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THE ‘NO EMPTY Bowls’ Pet Food and Toy Drive is accepting items at Urban Pets until Dec. 24. Local animal shelters and rescue groups have a difficult time keeping up with the number of abandoned animals this time of year. The animals’ wish list includes dry and canned pet food, toys, blankets/towels, cleaning supplies, cat litter, pet beds and bowls. Items and/or monetary donations can be dropped off at Urban Pets or taken directly to a rescue group or shelter. For every full, unopened bag of pet food donated at Urban Pets, donors will receive a 10 per cent discount coupon for that store. All donations will be divided between the Northern Animal Rescue Alliance, Kitimat Humane Society and Northern Lights Animal Society. DURING THE HOLIDAY season, please save your recyclable bottles and cans for Helping Hands to help seniors, cancer patients and sick children who need help with prescriptions and trips to Vancouver for treatment. For pickup, call Ron and Mavis at 778-634-3844. SALVATION ARMY FOOD Bank Drive: until Dec. 24, bring a non-perishable food item to Denny’s for the Salvation Army food bank and get 20 per cent off your bill. One food item must be brought per person. DURING DECEMBER, THE library invites the community to help “Fill Our Shelves.” Donations can be dedicated to someone and his/her name put up on the donation wall. Donations in any amount accepted and tax receipts issued for amounts of $10 and over. All proceeds will be used to support library programs and services. THE SALVATION ARMY holds Toonie Wednesdays every first and third Wednesday of the month – all clothing is $2. All children’s clothing $2 or less is half price. THE TERRACEVIEW FAMILY Council is a support group and place to voice concerns and ideas to improve quality of life at Terraceview Lodge. Residents’ families and friends meet on the first Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. For more info, call Heather at 250-638-8552. THE GREATER TERRACE Seniors Advisory Committee LIGHT (GTSAC) meets the first UP YOUR PATHon- Composite

Wednesday of the month at 1:30 p.m. at the Happy Gang Centre. Everyone welcome. YOUNG PROFESSIONALS OF Terrace meet from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at the Back Eddy Pub. Anyone looking to start or has a new business, looking for work, to hire employees, gain clients or collaborate on a project, newly relocated here, wanting to meet people with unique skills, trades or professions living and working in the Terrace area. HAPPY GANG CENTRE hosts a pancake breakfast the first Saturday of each month from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Come one, come all, good eats, good laughs. COFFEE CLUB: TERRACE Freemasonry (Kitselas Lodge No. 123) invite all men of good character, strict morals to attend our Coffee Club from 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. the first Saturday of each month at the Masonic Lodge, 4915 Lazelle Ave. You are welcome to bring your family. For further information, phone Darcy 635-3580 or Richard 638-0852. TERRACE NISGA’A SOCIETY invites all Terrace and area Nisga’a elders to attend meetings on the first Monday of the month at 6 p.m. Come have some fun. For more details or for a ride, call the society or Diana Guno at 250638-0311 or Margaret Nelson 250-638-8939. NORTHERN BRAIN INJURY Support Group meets at 4 p.m. on the second and fourth Monday of the month in the boardroom at the Terrace and District Community Services Society (3219 Eby St.). For more details, call Deb 1-866-979-4673. THE TERRACE ART Association meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the gallery. Call 638-8884 for details. THE TERRACE PARKINSON’S support group meets the second Tuesday of each month. Persons with Parkinsons, family, friends and support people are welcome. For more information, call Therese at 250-638-1869.

Northwest Music Festival (April 4 - 20, 2013) is available online at www.pnmf.ca or at Sight and Sound on Keith Ave. The entry deadline is Jan. 15, 2013. All entries need to be postmarked on or before this date in order to participate in the Music Festival. For more info., call Fiona at 635-9089. TERRACE BIRTHRIGHT SOCIETY has closed its pregnancy crisis office. The hot line and 1-800-550-4900 will remain available free of charge. PARK CENTRE OFFERS a variety of parenting education and support programs including Infant Massage, Nobody’s Perfect, So You Have the Blues (PPD/PPND Support), Parenting Plus!, Fathers Group, Building Healthier Babies, and Building Blocks. Stop in or phone for more information: 4465 Park Ave, 635-1830, or on Facebook (Programs of the Terrace Child Development Centre). ONLINE CHAT FOR youth in crisis or emotional distress – www.northernyouthonline.ca – from 4 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. daily, except Mondays and Tuesdays. This chat supplements the Youth Support phone line 1-888-564-8336, available from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. every day. PUBLIC PRENATAL CLASSES available thru the year. Classes run Tuesdays 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or Thursday 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. For more info or register, call Park Centre at 250-635-1830. HEALTH ISSUES? HIGH blood pressure? High cholesterol? Do you suffer from a chronic disease like diabetes, arthritis or any cardiac condition? Healthy Terrace offers free group sessions on various topics. For more information call Alanna at Healthy Terrace, 615-5533. NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS MEETS Thursday from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Christian Reformed Church and Saturday from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Anglican Church. Both meetings are open to everyone.

THE TERRACE MULTIPLE Sclerosis Support Group meets every second Wednesday of the month. To find out the location of the next meeting, call Doug 635-4809 or Val 635-3415.

THE TERRACE CHAPTER of TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly) meets once a week in the cafeteria in the basement of Mills Memorial Hospital. Weigh-in starts at 6 p.m., meeting at 7:15 p.m. For more information about this, call Joan at 250-635-0998 or Sandy 250-635-4716.

THE TERRACE TOASTMASTERS Club meets every second and fourth Wednesday of the month at the Graydon Securities Building on Keith Ave. (next to Irlybird). For more details, call Randy 635-2151 or Rolf 635-6911.

COMMUNITY COLLEGE QUILTERS welcome you to come out on Tuesday evenings from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. All levels of quilters welcome. For more info, call Rhonda at 250-635-4294 or Heather at 250-635-3780.

HEALING TOUCH COMMUNITY Clinics continue to be offered. Call Julie for more details 635-0743. Donations accepted.

TERRACE NISGA’A ELDERS and volunteer group hold craft night Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Terrace Nisga’a Society community room (located across from Gold Diggers).

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Look Who’s Dropped In! Baby’s Name: Valerie Marissa Hope Campbell Date & Time of Birth: December 6, 2012 at 9:54 p.m. Weight: 8 lbs. 11 oz. Sex: Female Parents: Candace & Curtis Campbell

“New sister for Marilyn & Stanley” Baby’s Name: Maleah Cathleen Dowse Date & Time of Birth: December 4, 2012 at 2:26 p.m. Weight: 7 lbs. 12 oz. Sex: Female Parents: Christine & Nicolas Dowse

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“New brother for Jocelyn, Madison, & Paige” Baby’s Name: Jensen Cole Bradley Doolan Date & Time of Birth: November 27, 2012 at 1:07 a.m. Weight: 10 lbs. 1 oz. Sex: Male Parents: Carey Newman & Shane Doolan Baby’s Name: Taron Donald Gerald Wilson Date & Time of Birth: October 26, 2012 at 8:55 a.m. Sex: Male Parents: Kristy McKay & Blake Wilson

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hen I was a little kid, Christmas was busy, like, I think, Christmas tends to be for many people. I had a huge extended family that lived nearby—or nearby enough that we could go visit, but not so close that it was a no prep necessary jaunt. We’d load up whatever vehicle my dad was smitten with at the time with boxes of food to contribute to the feasting, wrapped presents and snow clothes—and changes of clothes—and head down the highway, a fairytale drive of frozen white and blue, to Hazelton and Smithers. Both sets of grandparents lived on big, out of the way farms, and I can’t remember green Christmases in either place, ever. We’d drive up, inevitably once night had fallen, and at either property, the effect was the same: magic. The long winding road that for the trip had seemed a snowy fantasyrealm—was suddenly transformed by warm yellow lights glowing in the darkness, brightening the snow, beckoning us in cheerily. And when I was little, Christmas was loud. From the moment we were out of the truck and the door of the house was thrown open and a din of voices greeted us, the noise never ceased ‘til we left. And I adored it. I come from a long lineage of arguers, game players, big eaters, big talkers and big jokers. Our gatherings were, at least to me, the epitome of festive. Us kids would, literally, scream ourselves hoarse playing games like Pit and Risk. I remember the year it changed—or perhaps “changed” is too strong; “de-

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A Quiet Christmas? veloped” is better. My idea of an ideal Christmas developed a quieter side. I was 11 or 12 and my Grandma Higginson, who owned a floral shop for many years, sent me a pre-Christmas present—a miniature Christmas tree that stood about two feet tall and was factory strung with tiny bright multicoloured lights that twinkled. I was entering an era (er . . . or, shortlived phase) where I kept my bedroom immaculately tidy, and I don’t think I can adequately convey the pleasure I derived from decorating my room with that little tree. I placed it on an antique wooden desk I used for writing letters and the like (I really haven’t changed that much in 28 years!), and bought little gifts with my babysitting money, which I wrapped and placed beneath

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the tree. I purchased my first Christmas album (Amy Grant’s cleverly titled “A Christmas Album”—still one of my alltime favourite carol collections). Thus I started my own small tradition. Playing games, eating, laughing and massacring carols were still some of my favourite ways to ring in Christmas—but I decided I should spend time in quiet contemplation, too. I’d hide out in my room after everyone else had gone to bed or was eating yet again, with eggnog and a journal, planning out my new year in advance. And it’s a tradition I’ve kept. My family is still loud—though not nearly so big as it used to be—and we all love to eat, argue, and play games into the wee hours, but I still sneak away—or stay up for a bit after the others have gone to bed—to dream by the tree and jot down thoughts and plans by the soft twinkling glow of the sparkling Christmas tree. I’d thought I wasn’t feeling into Christmas this year, and who knows, maybe a noisy one won’t have much appeal, but I am looking forward to the quiet—Ah, who am I kidding? I’ve already told one of my brothers to bring his Just Dance games for the Wii and that him and me, plus siblings, spouses, nieces and nephews will have a dance off party. So . . . it will be loud and crazy and my family and I will miss the people we miss and celebrate the ones we’re with—but I’ll seek out my quiet corner eventually, to think and pray and just to be. I hope you find a peaceful spot to be this holiday, too. Merry Christmas!

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THORNHILL PUB: Free pool Wed. and Sun., karaoke night Thurs. Karen and Mark provide musical entertainment every Fri. and Sat. night 7 p.m. Shuttle service if you need a ride. LEGION Branch 13: Meat draws every Sat. afternoon; New Year’s Eve Dance, tickets at legion. GEORGE’S PUB: Free poker Sun. 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Wed. 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Karaoke Sun.. Live weekend entertainment. Dec. 21, 22 Playback; Dec. 27 DJ; Dec. 28, 29 After Hours; Dec. 31 Triple Bypass. Tickets on sale before and at door. Shuttle service if you need a ride.

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presents A Christmas Offering with conductor Mike Wen, assistant conductor Stacey Zorn and guest soloist Ellie Higginson, at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 22 at Knox United Church. Come celebrate the season with music and readings. Congregational singing as well so all may participate. Tickets on sale at Misty River Books and at the door.

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■■ black and white Gala New Year’s Eve 2012 parties into the early morning hours in the Waap Haawk dining room (cafeteria building) at Northwest Community College Dec. 31. Formal. Cocktails at 6 p.m.; fine dining dinner at 7 p.m. Dancing until 2 a.m. Cash bar, formal champagne celebration, party favours and prize draws.You Rides may think only adults home will be provided. This is a fundraiser read forthe newspaper stu-or that dent scholarships and tax receipts will be issued. children haveTo no interest buy tickets or if you have questions, call Lynne in the newspaperat, but kids 635-6511 ext. 5219, or email, or come to the can ﬁndcama lot to learn in a pus. Ticket purchase deadline is Dec. 13. newspaper. This up-to-date learning tool can teach children history, science, math, business and much ■■ go for a drive to Prince3210 Rupert theyour more. Encourage Clinton Street to see Terrace, B.C. V8G 5R2 Dec. Terrace River Kings take on the Rampage child to sta29. rt reading the newspaperoff today! ■■ terrace river kings638-7283 look to kick the new year with a win at home against the Prince Rupert Rampage at 8 p.m. Jan. 4.

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Our December steak night was once again a sell out, it would be great to see some of our steak night people visiting the branch throughout the rest of the month. Remember, everyone is welcome to come in and visit our place of business, sign the book and introduce yourself to the staff. Also anyone is now eligible for membership in the branch, all we expect is for people to respect our bylaws and to support the cause of The Royal Canadian Legion. Choir night was again a great suc-

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My brother William Grootendorst was killed several kilometers north of Kitwanga in a single vehicle accident on an extremely icy, unsanded stretch of highway on Oct. 29 when he lost control of his company truck. I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to Eric Roy, an extraordinarily kind man who did everything in his power to save my brother. He stayed with him as he died and for the hour it took until the ambulance arrived. Many others stopped to offer what assistance they could. Most of you remain unnamed but know you are all Good Samaritans and I offer you my sincerest thanks for all you did for my brother. Hennie Aikman, Comox, BC.

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The Terrace Public Library is seeking a

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PARTS, SHIPPER RECEIVER Large recreational dealer, has an immediate opening for an enthusiastic, well spoken, self motivated individual. Computer experience is necessary. Preference will be given to applicants with previous experience. Must possess a current class 5 drivers license. Please apply in person to:

Uplands Baptist Church 5003 Halliwell Avenue Terrace, BC V8G 0C2

250-615-0362 Dec 25 - 11 a.m. Service â&#x20AC;&#x153; O Come, let us adore Him, Christ, the Lord.â&#x20AC;?

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If you are organized, able to prioritize, and multitask and work exceptionally well with others and want to be part of a great team then please drop off a resume with handwritten cover letter and drivers license abstract to: Ryan Watson Service Manager 4916 Hwy16West Terrace, BC

A FIT female worker required for personal care, appointments/transferring. Part time weekends (6 hrs). Full part time around 20 plus hours/wk, $14/hr starting. No experience needed, on the job training. National and world travel optional. contact Allan at 250635-4992 or e-mail me at allan_heinricks@telus.net for interview. An Alberta Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.

CARPENTERS & APPRENTICES required for the Kitimat Modernization Project. Contact BC Regional Council of Carpenters. Phone: 250-383-8116, Fax: 250-383-1603 or email: hamishs@bcrcc.ca Heavy Haul Specialist Seeking driver for local heavy haul operations in the Terrace area. Must have some kind of related experience. Must be able to operate heavy equipment & be familiar with hours of service regulations. Union wages, dental & medical. Apply in person. Williams Moving & Storage 5130 Park Ave. Terrace or Fax 250-635-6204. HI my name is Vandy, $1000 reward for anyone who can author a life story about the ups and downs of my intriguing life...Creativity and imagination is an asset, short and sweet on the poetic spectrum preferable, whilst keeping within the guidelines of fact overriding fiction, embellishment an option but not most likely not necessary as my life is interesting enough to be authored and published within local newspapers without exaggeration as a necessity. You can reach me @ 778677-5446 or 885-8002 or e-mail vandybuck@hotmail.com

KALUM KABS LTD. Requires full/part time dispatchers and drivers. Guaranteed wages, flexible hours. Drop off resume to 4449 Lakelse Ave. No phone calls please. Looking for Part time cleaning lady for rental units and motel rooms call 250-638-1885

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Help Wanted

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Lands Officer I Full-time Permanent

Nisga’a Lisims Government seeks a hard working and motivated individual to fill the position of Lands Officer. The Lands Officer supports the Lands and Resources Directorate in the planning and management of Nisga’a land and resource assets. Research and reporting on land and resource related matters and providing timely and accurate information for decision-making purposes, is a requirement of the position. Qualifications: A Bachelor Degree in a related discipline and at least 3 years experience in a land or resource management environment, or at least 10 years directly related experience. A valid BC Drivers License is required. Salary will commensurate with experience and qualifications. For a full job posting please visit our website at: www.nnkn.ca Resume and cover letter may be forwarded by January 4, 2013 at 5 pm to: Nisga’a Lisims Government Attention: Human Resources PO Box 231 New Aiyansh BC, V0J 1A0 Ph. 250-633-3000 Fax. 250-633-2367 Email: hrdept@nisgaa.net

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Mount Layton Hotsprings has immediate openings for FT/PT Cook, Housekeeping and Barmaid/lounge server. Resumes may be faxed, emailed or dropped off in person to Mount Layton Hotsprings: (fax) 250-798-2478 desiree.mountlayton@yahoo.com No phone calls please

MERRIT B.C Data Entry Clerk: responsible for daily data entry of time sheets for up to 150 unionized employees. Payroll experience would be a definite asset. Please forward Resume to careers@rokstadpower.com

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Our classified ads are on the net! Check it out at www.bcclassified.com Trades, Technical HINO CENTRAL Fraser Valley is seeking a Commercial Vehicle Technician (Senior Apprentice or Journeyman) to add to our growing team in Langley. We offer a competitive salary and full benefits in a fully-equipped ultra-modern facility. Visit www.hinocentral.com Apply to: hr@hinocentral.com; fax: 780-6384867.

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We require a reliable person for our detail department ✓ Must have a valid drivers license ✓ Able to work in a fast paced environment ✓ Some Vehicle/mechanical knowledge and asset ✓ Experienced Preferred/Training Available Apply to: Brent DeJong, Sales Manager bdejong@thornhillmotors.com Fax 250-635-3075 NO PHONE CALLS

Scheduled freight service from Stewart to Terrace and return, and all points in between. Pick-up and delivery of goods in Terrace, C.O.D. and courier service.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITY Join the Chances family today! If you’re looking for an exciting work environment in a ﬁrst-class facility, Chances Terrace is the place for you. Chances offers excellent career opportunities and competitive wages. Be part of a team that delivers exceptional gaming entertainment in a fun, social setting.

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We are looking for hard working individuals for full and part-time security personnel positions. First Aid Level 1 preferred. All employees of Chances Terrace are required to complete a criminal record check.

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Please submit resumes by January 7, 2013 to:

Chair Burns Lake Native Development Corp PO Box 1030, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 Fax: (250) 692-7483 Email: agerow@telus.net

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Required for an Alberta Trucking Company. One Class 1 Driver. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience pulling low boys and driving off road. Candidate must be able to pass a drug test and be willing to relocate to Edson, Alberta. Fax resumes to: 780725-4430

Automotive Lot Attendant

Burns Lake Native Development Corporation is a First Nations owned and driven organization. With a strong working relationship with its Board of Directors the organization is committed to promoting entrepreneurship and economic growth development within its six member first nations. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ideal candidate for this half-time position (moving to full time pending resources) will demonstrate - financial management skills - good written and oral skills - strong management skills and project management experience - experience working with a board of directors - hands-on HR management skills - familiarity with lending principles - experience in community economic development - experience in a non- profit organization - must have experience in proposal writing, forestry, logging and value added operations - good understanding of dealing with first nation communities Responsibilities: - co-ordinating meetings of, and reporting to, Board and its committees - assisting Board formulate policies and programs - overseeing administration - planning, developing and monitoring budgets and performance targets - developing and maintaining HR policies; recruiting, training, supervising staff - leading economic development initiatives Applicants ideally will have several years management experience, post secondary education in a business related field, familiarity with log harvesting, small business lending and an ability to work with diverse client and partnership groups. Aboriginal ancestry is an asset.

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Pets REGIST. Great Pyrenees Pups 700.00 mic.chip, 1rst shts, health guar 250-998-4697 delivery avail.

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Heavy Duty Machinery A- STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges / Equipment Wheel loaders JD 644E & 544A / 63’ & 90’ Stiff boom 5th wheel crane trucks/Excavators EX200-5 & 892D-LC / Small forklifts / F350 C/C “Cabs”20’40’45’53’ New/ Used/ Damaged /Containers Semi Trailers for Hiway & StorageCall 24 Hrs 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

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Misc. Wanted FREEZER BURNT meat and fish for sled dogs, Terrace only. Will pick up. 250-635-3772. Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 250-863-3082 in Town

Musical Instruments 1923 Willis Piano. Great Condition. $800 OBO. 250-6350783

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COAST MOUNTAINS

4650 Lakelse Avenue

250.638.1400

email: remax.terrace@telus.net

www.remax-terrace.bc.ca

SOL #63 -3616 LARCH AVE. $89,900 MLS • Renovated from ceiling to floor • 1070 sq. ft. • 3 bedroom, family room LAURIE FORBES

4610 SCOTT - $89,900 MLS

3508 KING AVE. $109,900 MLS

3986 MCNEIL STREET - $129,900 MLS • Close to Hiking and RV trails • 4 Bedrooms - Beautifully Kept • Covered Deck - Hot Tub MARION OLSON

• Spacious and modern 3 bedrm mobile • 1/2 acre with new 5’ cedar fence • detached 900 sq. ft. shop/close to town LAURIE FORBES

2448 USK STATION RD. $159,900 MLS

4633 GOULET AVE $169,900 MLS

4716 WALSH AVE - $169,900 MLS

3575 DOGWOOD $179,000 MLS

• Great starter or retirement • New flooring,paint • Detached shop SUZANNE GLEASON

• 4 Bedrm. Rental • 75 X 200 Ft. Level Lot • Concrete Ring Wall RUSTY LJUNGH

4544 MERKLEY RD. $144,900 MLS

SOL

LOT B CATT POINT $149,900 MLS • 100 Feet Lake Frontage • Best Buy on the Lake • Treed Lot KELLY BULLEID

• Unique Home • Unique Setting • Amazing Price! www.rickmcdaniel.ca

• 3 Bedroom Rancher • Wood Stove • Detached Shop KELLY BULLEID

• 3 bdrms up, 2 bdrm suite • new roof shingles, vinyl windows • close to town, detached shop JOHN/SHEILA

• MUST SEE 3 Bedroom rancher • All NEW inside and out • BEST BUY ON THE MARKET DAVE MATERI PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORP

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WEST KALUM FOREST SERVICE RD. $199,900 MLS

5187 GOSSEN $179,000 MLS

2053 GAGNON $207,900 MLS

• 3 Bedroom home on 2 acres • Private yard • Large garden area DAVE MATERI

• 150 Acers of Paradise in the Wilderness • Frontage on Kalum River • Large Cleared Area www.rickmcdaniel.ca

• 2-3 Bedroom rancher • Fully updated/Move in condition • Shop and 5 Bay RV storage DAVE MATERI

3431 SPARKS $239,900 MLS

4643 STRAUME AVE - $249,000 MLS

4712 HAUGLAND $249,900 MLS

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393 KALUM LK DR $214,900 MLS • 5 bedrooms • 20 x 30 shop • 16 x 29 workshop HANS STACH

1725 CREEK ST. $249,900 MLS

4402 MUNROE $212,000 MLS

• Bench Location • Finished Basement • Large Kitchen, Great Floor Plan www.rickmcdaniel.ca

4718 & 4722 PARK $250,000 MLS

• Six Bedrooms • Great Value! • Many Upgrades www.rickmcdaniel.ca

• 2 Kitchens - R2 Zoning - OSBE • Close to schools and shopping • Easy care vinyl siding - enclosed deck MARION OLSON

• 6 Bedroom 3 bathrooms • 2 car garage and Bonus room • Great family home or investment DAVE MATERI PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORP

• Private .67 acres with creek • 3 bedroom ranch style home • Quiet no-thru st. close to town LAURIE FORBES

• R5 Multi Family Development Property • Centrally Located & Serviced • Great Location For Seniors RUSTY LJUNGH

4112 ANDERSON $289,900 MLS

3514 EBY STREET $289,900 MLS

3207 KALUM ST - $349,900 MLS

• 4 bedroom Rancher on the bench • double garage, new counters, flooring • easy potential suite in the basement VANCE HADLEY

• duplex with an extra suite • 2 - One bedrm suites & 1 two bdrm • excellent return and investment VANCE HADLEY

5545 KLEANZA DR $310,000 MLS

• Large 24x44 foot Shop • Beautiful Custom Remodel Throughout • Move in Ready KELLY BULLEID

2708 MOLITOR $314,900 MLS

5568 KLEANZA DR. $325,000 MLS

4022 YEO $371,000 MLS

1758 WESTSIDE DRIVE $389,900 MLS

LAKELSE LAKE – $425,000 MLS

• Private 2 acres in subdivison • 8 yr. old ranch style home • 3 bedrooms, familyroom LAURIE FORBES

john evans

Cell:250.638.7001 johnevans@remax.net

sheila love

Cell:250.638.6911 sheilalove@remax.net

• Only One Left • Spring Completion • Act Now www.rickmcdaniel.ca

vance hadley

Cell:250.631.3100 vancehadley@remax.net

marion olson

Cell:250.631.3101 m.olson@remax.net

suzanne gleason Cell:250.615.2155

suzannegleason@remax.net

• Summer or winter cottage • 3 bedroom, European cabin • 100 feet of water front, include dock VANCE HADLEY

kelly bulleid

Cell:250.615.8688 kellybulleid@telus.net

hans stach

Cell:250.615-6200 hansstach@remax.net

• need retail/office space?? • 2800 sq. ft on main, part bsmt • vacant lot for parking JOHN/SHEILA

• 5 bedrooms • 2 kitchens • Hardwood floors HANS STACH

• 400’ water frontage • 2 bdrm w/ 4 appliances • cozy woodstove, drilled well JOHN/SHEILA

laurie forbes

Cell:250.615-7782 lforbes@remax.net

tashiana veld

Cell:250.635.0223 tashveld@remax.net

SIX PLEX - $1,047,000 MLS

• 3 bdrms, 2 baths per unit • low maintenance, always rented • strata titled, good condition JOHN/SHEILA

rick mcDaniel PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORP

Cell:250.615.1558 rickmcdaniel@remax.net

dave materi

PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORP

Cell:250.615.7225 davemateri@remax.net

rusty ljungh

Cell:250.638.2827 rustyl@remax.net

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Terrace River King, Rajan Sangha, #7, sneaks one top corner over the Demons’ goalkeep during the game on Friday, Dec. 7. The Kings’ won the game 5-4.

River Kings break on a high note By Anna Killen The Terrace River Kings are heading into the Christmas break on a four-game winning streak, finally hitting their stride after a shaky start to the CIHL season. The Kings, ranked second in the West, had a rough start to the season, rife with injuries and too many penalties, which translated into some tough losses. But as the season’s progressed, the team has become more disciplined and really pulled together as a team—resulting in wins like the ones seen over the past few weeks. “It’s really way better hockey than it was earlier in the year,” said Ray Hallock, the River Kings’ general manager. “They’re staying out of the penalty box more and more, there’s less fights, the guys are getting a more disciplined style of play, certainly playing far better together.” And it really is a team effort, with points among the Kings’ top players spread out evenly for the

most part, and coach Roger Tooms reluctant to single out specific players going the extra mile. “We have been relying on all of our players—they continue to follow the recommended strategy,” he said, noting that a shake up in the team’s line composition has made a difference. “We are maintaining good compatibility with the available players and in the last four games we have been able to play four lines more consistently,” he said. Hallock also touts the compatibility between the players. “We practise lots and its starting to have an effect,” he said. “It’s like watching a fine-oiled machine out there these last four games. It’s pretty amazing.” The streak started with Nov. 24’s home game against Lac La Hache. It was the first time the Tomahawks had travelled to Terrace—and they went home empty handed after falling 6-5 to the Kings. The next day, during a Sunday

matinee that had to compete with the Grey Cup for attention, the Kings trounced Williams Lake 5-2, gaining confidence that stuck with them through a bye week and on the road to Kitimat and Rupert Dec. 7 and 8, where they won both games on the road. They’re now off for the Christmas break, and fans are hoping they can keep the mojo going. “Hopefully we can keep the high spirits and come back hungry to win again,” said Hallock. “We’ve got Rupert and Kitimat as our two next home games here. So both of those guys will want some revenge. But if we can come off the break not having had too much turkey and keep that team spirit going and keep going with the same kind of consistency we had in the last four games, there’s no way we can’t just keep winning.” A playoff spot isn’t guaranteed at this point, and coach Tooms says the games are only going to get tougher as the season draws to a close.

But the Kings’ schedule is in their favour—especially since the team doesn’t have to face the league’s undefeated powerhouse, Smithers, again this year. Terrace lost to them twice this season—one close 5-4 game at the beginning of October, and then a more decisive 7-2 loss in November. “The toughest game will be Kitimat, and we’ve already had their number a couple of times this year,” said Hallock. Hallock is hoping these recent wins will translate into higher attendance numbers when the season resumes in the new year. Like everyone else in the league, he believed the lockout would mean more people attending local hockey games—but that hasn’t been the case. “We only have three more home games until the playoffs,” he said. “I’m hoping we get some good turnout that first weekend in January because we’re really suffering financially.” Prince Rupert and Kitimat are

both playing in Terrace the first weekend back, Jan. 4 and 5. And then the Kings won’t be back at home again until the season closer against the Omenica Ice on Jan. 20. Then, fingers crossed for the Kings, its playoff action. “I’m hoping to get a playoff spot,” he said. “The Coy Cup’s going to be in Kitimat this year so it’d be nice to be able to move onward and upward and get into the Coy Cup.” And word is that first-placed Smithers has declined to participate in the Cup this year, which would mean a more evenly-matched tournament for the teams involved. But even if they did turn up to the tournament, Hallock remains confident in his team. “Smithers sort of out classes the rest of us, but the way our guys are playing... the way they played those last four games, I think we could beat Smithers,” said Hallock. “If we ever got a goal or two ahead, I don’t think our guys would let them come back.”

Caledonia Kermodes win second tourney Another Successful weekend for the Caledonia Kermodes Sr. Boys Basketball team, who travelled to Vanderhoof for the Nechako Valley Tournament Dec. 7 and 8. Game 1 for the Kermodes at the Viking Classic was a rough affair as they ran into a hardworking yet undisciplined Correlieu Clansmen

team. One Clansmen player was ejected for a flagrant foul. The Clansmen team lost their composure and resorted to unsportsmanlike play throughout much of the second half, taking away from the performance of their post player Crick who turned in a 29 point performance and command of the

boards. Kermodes lost the services of Grade 11 Drew Kenmuir in the second half with a knee injury. Cal took a 70-44 lead going into the 4th frame when the opportunity was taken to get everyone on the bench some playing time. The final score was 75-59. Marcus MacKay with 23 points,

Brennan Jay 13 and Patrick Kurek 12 led the Kermodes on the offensive, with Ethan Anderson leading on the defensive. Anderson was awarded the Warrior of the Game with Reegin Maki recognized for his help side defence and board work. And in the semi-finals, the Kermodes met the DP Todd Trojans,

taking them 66-44. A solid defensive effort by the Kermodes paid dividends in a battle against a young and talented DP Todd Team. Caledonia got into some early foul trouble but were able to manage with some strong bench play.

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Kermodes keep it up Aidan Griffith and Kynan Finnie aided the defensive effort with timely steals and blocks. Patrick Kurek dished up seven assists and collected seven rebounds while Marcus MacKay with 26 points and Reegin Maki with 14 points led the scoring for the team. The team then met the Charles Hays Rainmakers, who the Kermodes faced off against—and beat—last weekend for the Championship game. The Kermodes set a torrid pace in the final of the Viking Classic scor-

ing 32 points in the first quarter—with twenty of those 32 scored by Reegin Maki who had a break out game for the Kermodes. Kermodes were up 52-28 at the half, with a final score of 86-53. Maki led in scoring for the Kermodes with 31 followed by Patrick Kurek and Marcus MacKay with 17 and 16 respectively. Last weekend, the Kermodes played at home against Centennial Christian and Charles Hays. Look for those results in print next weekend.

Sports Scope A LOOK ahead at what’s on the sports horizon. To have your sporting or athletic event included, email sports@terracestandard.com.

Ski & Snowboard THE SHAMES Mountain Ski & Snowboard Club is accepting registration (the Shames Ski Club and Northwest Freeriders Club have merged). We are offering programs for skiers ages 5-16 in Husky Snow Stars, Alpine, and Freestyle and for ages 8-16 in Snowboard programs. For more information on programs and for registration forms email Chance at northwestfreeriders@telus.net.

he Dean River begins life on the rugged Ilgachuz Range. From there it flows north around the Rainbow Range before meeting salt water at Kimsquit, half the way between the mouth of the Fraser and the mouth of the Skeena. Considered the world’s premier river for summer run steelhead, the Dean attracts anglers from all over the globe. In the early 1980s, Jim Vincent was one of them. While there, the avid American angler met some British fishermen, and was intrigued by their long double handed rods. Vincent recognized the advantages such rods would afford steelheaders. He set out on a mission to learn how to operate a two handed rod. On a trip to the Kispiox, he had serendipitous encounter with another Brit, in this case the gentleman was Simon Gawesworth, a virtuoso with a two handed salmon rod and famous casting teacher. Our Southern neighbours excel at innovating and marketing. Vincent is a good example. Like John Hazel, he was sure there was a way to build lines for double handed rods that would make Spey casting easier and, therefore, more accessible to the average fisher. While Hazel was building custom made lines and selling them for a price that reflected the amount of effort that went into making them—a price that put them out of the range of all but the rich and the

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THE TERRACE Pizza Hut Peewee Reps, fresh off their win in Kelowna Dec. 9. Back row, left to right: Coach Rob Pritchett, Craig Konst, Coach Mike Lewis, Carson Olsen, Quinn Mulder, Mason Richey, Rhys Elliot, Terrance O’Brien, Coach Kevin Kennedy, Coach Doug Richey. Front row, left to right: Brandon Onstein, Trevor Ebeling, Mike Burnett, Timber Lewis, Cody Bailey, Josh Shanga and Greg Kennedy. Goalies Eric Pritchett, Payton Fekete.

Thrilling shootout win for Peewees THE TERRACE Pizza Hut Peewee rep team is riding high after a big win in a big place, taking first place in the Kelowna Tier Three tournament in a spectacular shootout win. “The boys played their hearts out and left everything out on the ice and it showed coming home with first place,” said parent Allan Bailey. The team, made up of 11 and 12 year olds, travelled the 15-hours to Kelowna Dec. 7 for the three-day tourney, facing off against Victoria in their first game on Friday and winning 6-5.

They tied their second game against Kamloops on Saturday 5-5 and later that day faced off against home team Kelowna, winning 8-5 and making it into the final against Winfield on Sunday. The final game was a nail biter to say the least, back and forth with lead changes throughout the game, and went into overtime tied at six. The 15 minutes of overtime solved nothing, so the teams headed to a shootout, with goalie Payton Fekete in net. Mason Richey was the first shooter up for Terrace—and

the only one who scored— leaving it up to goalie Fekete to secure the win. “Our goalie had stopped all four shots in the shootout and if he stopped the fifth shot we would win,” said Peewee defenseman Greg Kennedy, over the phone while the boys were travelling home Monday afternoon. “And he came down and the guy shot and our goalie saved it.” “Everybody was kind of a little in shock, and everybody just threw their gloves off—they were so excited and pumped,” he said.

obsessed—Jim Vincent ing approach, which inwas developing a way volved picking up all the to mass produce custom line ahead of the rod tip built Spey lines. and casting that length In 1990 he founded again. Still, the lines oba small company and viously worked for those aptly chose the Spanwho cast differently, and ish name for river as its they were a necessary name. Rio’s first Spey step in the evolution of dedicated lines were the contemporary Spey The Windcutter and The lines. Accelerator. I bought For years, Steelheadone of the latter. It came ers had been splicing with a couple of extenloops on the ends of SKEENA ANGLER sions, that I discarded short lengths of fly lines after my first outing and attaching them to ROB BROWN with the line. their similarly looped Even after that tips of their floating modification, I couldn’t lines. Rio was the first make the line turn over to perfect and standardin what I considered an ize this process for mass acceptable manner unconsumption. til I chopped a length of line from the tip. They called these VersiTip Lines, and The mutilated line cast as well as a double they were extraordinarily good. Unlike our taper, but no better. It had a tough fin- home made sink tips, Rio’s cast beautiish though. I fished it for years after that. fully with tips that sank at 3, 6, and even 8 When I finally took it off my reel to make inches per second. They are still among the way for another experimental line, it was finest lines for single and or double handed still in good shape. rods on the market today. Unimpressed with The Accelerator, I To sell more product, Vincent and borrowed a friend’s windcutter, and was Gawesworth became Spey casting evaneven less impressed. The line was reminis- gelists, producing videos, booklets, books, cent of those rocket tapers, front end load- and articles on the joys and benefits of the ed heads attached to thin running line that craft all the while augmenting those with didn’t work well with my traditional cast- demonstrations and clinics. By the turn of

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And part of the excitement definitely comes from being a smaller community facing off against teams from bigger towns. “Just being in the position of a small community in first place was pretty great,” said player Brandon Onstein. “I think some of the teams were shocked.” Player Mason Richey agrees. “For a smaller community to come to a bigger community and end up winning a tournament that had some pretty good teams in there, I think that’s it right there.”

the century the majority of steelhead anglers were pursuing their quarry with two handed rods—thanks, in large measure, to the proselytizing of Gawesworth, Vincent and Vincent’s steelheading countrymen. There is a persistent myth that anglers need big flies to catch big fish like steelhead. A variation on this idea is that big flies are the most effective way to catch steelhead in frigid winter rivers. If this was true, I’m hard pressed to explain why over a hundred steelhead took a pink piece of latex the size of a dime when I floated it over them over the fall and winter of 1984. Similarly, float fishermen of yore, who, day in and day out, hooked far more steelhead than the best fly casters, favoured lures like a tuft of fluorescent green yarn the size of their baby fingernail. If big flies aren’t really required in winter steelheading, fast sinking lines will save the day on may occasions. After fishing with Ed Ward, Scott O’Donnell, and Mike McCune one winter and trying their home made lines, Vincent laboured to produce a line that was eventually named for the great salmon river that rises in Manning Park and flows into the Pacific on the Washington coast. The Skagit Line powered out heavy heads and heavy flies and, more importantly from a marketing perspective at least, it made Spey casting easier. Concluded next week...

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They’re celebrating Christmas here Stockings are pinned in a row hanging over a roaring fireplace, filling up with goodies at a mysterious hour between Christmas Eve and morning. The family has gathered to decorate its Christmas tree under which presents will appear as Dec. 25th nears. The children have visited with Santa at a nearby retail location to tell him what they hope will show up wrapped in sparkling paper Christmas morn. These are only some of the traditions in which Canadians partake during the Christmas season — they’re symbols that evoke feelings. Rituals from which meaning is derived. And while Canadian Christmas traditions vary by family, religious background, or geographic location – many of this country’s Christmas traditions have European roots. But just like in Canada, European traditions vary greatly as well. In short, celebrations surrounding the birthday of Jesus Christ are diverse across the globe. And three high school students have a first hand look at those differences, each having travelled from Europe in August of 2012 to attend Caledonia Senior Secondary School on an exchange program. Maikki Messo travelled to Terrace from her home in Helsinki, the capital of Finland. In the Finnish Christmas tradition, Santa Claus – known as Joulupukki – lives in the most northern part of Finland and delivers presents on December 24, Christmas Eve. “In some families he comes so that kids can see him but in our family we go out and while we’re out the presents are (put) there,” said Messo.

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Christmas far from home Similar to North American tradition, some families leave cookies and milk for Joulupukki, she said. Traditional meals for Messo’s family include duck or goose pate and oven-baked ham. Snow is also very meaningful on Christmas, Messo added. “If we don’t have a white Christmas — it’s not a real Christmas.” Per JÖrling from Hamburg, Germany, laughed as he thought about Christmas weather back home. “Usually it’s not white, it’s more muddy. Muddy Christmas, because Hamburg is popular for its bad weather.” In German tradition, a dish of potato salad with sausages was served on Christmas Eve, said JÖrling, adding a simple meal meant more time spent with the family instead. “It used to be that the Germans they made a nice dinner or a nice meal on the 25th or 26th,” he said, adding that traditions have evolved. “We sometimes eat

duck. Some do cheese fondue, but we don’t eat sausages,” he said. German traditions start early. on Dec. 6, which is St. Nicholas Day. Children leave an empty boot by the fireplace. St. Nicholas visits during the night, filling the boots of good children with candies, leaving twigs for the bad children. “If you’re clever you take the biggest one you can find,” said JÖrling. “Hiking shoes, it’s normally the best choice.” The JÖrling family Christmas tree is erected on Dec. 24 and obtained beforehand by going into the forest. JÖrling’s family sometimes spends the holiday season with friends in Spain, which comes with its own differences in the way the holiday is celebrated. “They usually open most of their presents on Jan. 6,” he said. In Spain, Jan. 6 is the Holy Three Kings day which is when children there open their presents – making it just as celebrated as Christmas itself.

And in the 130,000 town of Ladina, Italy, traditions differ as well. “We never, ever, have a white Christmas,” said Marta Laureti, the third exchange student. “It has never snowed, never. So, this is pretty different.” But like many in Canada, the nativity scene is very symbolic, she said. “I think in the whole Italy every family sets the whole scene on the 8th of December,” she said. Unlike in Canada, there are no coniferous trees that can be cut and decorated. “I’ve never seen a real (Christmas) tree before,” she said. “(Also) we don’t have stockings, we just have the presents underneath the tree,” she said. As Catholicism is predominant in Italy, many go to midnight mass on Christmas eve, she said, adding meals on Dec. 24 centre around fish. “For I guess religious reasons we don’t eat meat. We just eat fish and pasta. Mainly fish.” Dishes on Christmas day, however, are prepared with meat, she

said. Other traditional Italian Christmas foods include pannatone and pandoro, which are festive breads. Pannatone is prepared using dried fruits and nuts, and padoro is a golden bread topped with confectioners’ sugar. All three students spoke of the street vendors which emerge during the holiday season. “We have public places where they set up stalls and sell things like sweets,” said JÖrling. “They call it Christmas markets ... We have probably 20 of them in Hamburg.” Each also agreed that Christmas in Terrace feels different. “Here, I have this feeling but it’s different,” said JÖrling. “It’s more like, artificial maybe because the houses are all new … most of the German cities are pretty old.” Laureti agreed. “It’s not so romantic,” she said about Christmas in Italy. “In time, it decreased its importance because it’s much more commercial and less traditional.”

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By Anna Killen For many people, Christmas Day is the longawaited finale following a month—or even months—of preparation. These people have been baking treats for weeks, to the delight of their housemates and neighbours. The presents from the Christmas cubby—many of them picked out in July—have been placed under the perfectly coifed tree. And the Christmas roast, pre-ordered in the fall from a small farm in Smithers, is slowly sizzling away in the oven, while guests sip on homemade cherry-infused brandy that has been tucked away until this very occasion. And then there are the rest of us. Srambling to meet postal deadlines so gifts and cards to loved ones arrive on time (even more important here in the north), trying on every dress at Urban Colour two hours before the office Christmas party, frantically Googling “quick Christmas baking ideas” so we won’t be the only one at brunch without goodies to share (and maybe just picking some up from the baker instead, if she’s still open, that is). And while the chaos of Christmas swirls around us, that’s us swearing that next year, next year, we’ll be more prepared. Which we aren’t—we never are. But that’s okay. Instead of feeling like this somehow makes me a lesser person, I’ve learned to embrace the challenge of a last-minute holiday. Twelve days of Christmas? Just watch me Nick, I’ll do it in two. The key to pulling off a fourth-quarter Christmas is accepting that there are some things you just aren’t going to be able to do. You’re probably not going to find the perfect present for everyone you love and you might have missed out on the organic turkey from the local farm. But rather than feeling guilty you haven’t had time to put up a tree, give thanks that you won’t have to worry about taking it down. You can still show the people who are important to you that you care about them and have time left to enjoy their company—and that’s what the holidays are really about, right? Just keep it simple. One major trend in gifts over the past few years is giving the gift of an experience, something consumable, like a gift certificate to a local restaurant, a yummy bottle of wine, or some baked goods you made yourself. These are all things you can do right before the big day. Instead of heading to the mall to frantically buy presents that my friends might not even need, I spend one afternoon (usually the 23rd) making a huge batch of my mother’s dark chocolate brownies. There’s nothing like one big push of last-minute holiday baking, with Christmas carols playing and the television yule log crackling in the background, to transplant me to the twinkling holiday world my compatriots have been bustling around in all month. The trick to these brownies is that they are so simple, but so rich and decadent that they taste like you really know what you’re doing. Wrap them in the tinfoil you bake them in, tie a piece of string around the square package, and voila—an easy gift. They taste great right out of the oven, but even better when cold, so tell your guests to keep them in the freezer until they’re ready to indulge.

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Consumable gifts, like brownies, are an easy way to beat Christmas stress. Makes 16 2 oz unsweetened chocolate 4 oz semisweet chocolate 1 stick unsalted butter 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp vanilla 1 c. sugar 2 eggs 1/4 c sifted all-purpose flour 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line an 8 in square baking dish with aluminum foil, shiny side up. Lightly butter foil. 2. In a large heavy saucepan combine first three ingredients and melt over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in the next three ingredients. Beat in eggs one at a time. Add the flour and stir until the mixture is smooth and shiny and comes away from the side of the pan, about 1 minute. (At this point, you can also stir in some nuts, or wait until you’ve poured the mixture into the pan and top with candied ginger, a drizzling of salted caramel, or anything you like, but they are just as good all on their own.) 3. Pour into pans and smooth top. Bake in bottom third of the oven for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean. “Make sure you beat each egg in well and that the chocolate is relatively cool before you add the first egg—otherwise it will scramble,” says my mom. “And you’ll know you’ve stirred enough when the chocolate mixture becomes glisteny. That’s key.”

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How do the Moultons spend Christmas Day? TERRACE Salvation Army majors David and Rosa Moulton celebrate Christmas with familiar traditions and a few special things added in. The couple, who has lived in the Terrace area for 13 years, host a Christmas Eve service at Terraceview Lodge and takes Christmas Day and a few days off. “I’ve got family visiting. The kids are coming back for Christmas, and if there’s no food sorted for the food bank, I’ll put them to work,” said Rosa, adding that the last kettle of the kettle campaign comes in on Dec. 24 so there will also be time spent counting the donations. Son Corey is coming from Winnipeg with his girlfriend Corie and daughter Sherry, and granddaughter Brianna will drop in from Edmonton for the holidays. Son Dylan lives and works here with his dad. Instead of turkey dinner for Christmas, Rosa will make everyone what they want to eat, even if it means making five different dinners and desserts. “The reason why I did that was we had been invited to dinners and it was five turkey dinners so I said I’ll make whatever you want,” she said. “I’ll phone them and ask them what they want. When the kids were smaller, they’d look through my recipe books and pick their favourite picture for supper and dessert and everybody would get to try each other’s [food].” Occasionally, they might agree on the same dessert. One year, Dave had

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tic to come home and sit with the Christmas tree lights on,” she said. Every year, they use the same faux tree but

“When the kids were smaller, they’d look through my recipe book and pick their favourite picture for supper and dessert” Rosa puts up the Christmas tree Nov. 1. “The reason why we do that is that we’re so busy leading up to Christmas, it’s therapeu-

Rosa changes at least one ornament every year so it’s different. “It’s always got glass, red, silver and gold on it somewhere,’

she said about the family’s tree. And they also put up lights on their house early too. They open presents on Christmas Eve, which is a German tradition. This year, Rosa and Dave bid on a helicopter ride around Terrace for their children at the rotary auction, so that’s a surprise present. Rosa doesn’t do Christmas stockings for the family either; instead, she gives everyone a basket and tries to put at least one thing in that they’ve never seen or tasted to stimulate their taste buds for different cheeses or meats. “During Christmas, we’ll have, if we go for a drive, a car picnic or a carpet picnic if we’re at home, and sit down and try it all,” she said. She thanks the community for its support throughout the year at the Salvation Army.

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THERE MAY not have been a Christmas parade Dec. 1, but the first annual Kermode Festival of Lights held in George Little Park went very well. Close to 300-plus families and friends took in gingerbread decorating, horse-led sleigh rides, hay wagons with carollers, fun with bears, glow sticks, gingerbread decorating and free hot chocolate at George Little Park. That evening was one of the colder nights of the winter but it didn’t stop people from enjoying themselves. The Terrace Downtown Improvement Association, the Salvation Army, the Family Place, the Kinsmen, Terrace Search and Rescue, Dean Sturko and his team and Brian and Kathy Downie were among those contributing to the event.

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From a Christmas bell to far northern skies By Andre Carrel

y early memories of Christmas take me back to Andermatt, a village high up in the St. Gotthard region of Switzerland’s Alps. The only link to the outside world in winter was a narrow-gauge mountain railroad. The sole display of the coming of Christmas was a nativity scene set up in the square in front of the church which was in the centre of the village. The much anticipated event for we children was Christmas Eve. If it fell on a weekday, school closed at lunchtime and we rushed home to get ready. Christmas dinner was an ordinary meal. After dinner my older sister had to wash the dishes while my younger sister and I did the drying. Kitchen duties done, we were sent to our rooms with instructions to change into our Sunday best and wait. While we waited, our parents set up and decorated the tree. The jingle of the Christmas bell was the signal that Christchindli (the Christ Child) had come and gone. We rushed into the living room which had been magically transformed. The tree was literally glowing; fully decorated with colourful glass balls, angel hair, paper and cardboard decorations my sisters and I had made, and candles — real candles. Presents were

stacked under the tree. Before we were allowed to get at the presents we had to sing. Mom and Dad sat on the couch as my sisters and I sang Stille Nacht (Silent Night) and O Du Heilige (O You Merry), the traditional family repertoire. This was a time when Christmas Eve was a struggle for me. The anticipation of what was about to happen was just too much. I had to know what presents I was about to receive. I just had to know. My demands grew louder and my behaviour grew more obnoxious until I crossed the line of my father’s tolerance. With a few swift applications of manual discipline to my seat, my father restored order in the house. Tears were shed, but by the time I stood in my Sunday best, flanked by my sisters and facing the splendor of the Christmas tree whilst belting out Silent Night, Holy Night all was forgiven and forgotten. Years later my father and I would exchange a smile and a wink whenever the family reminisced about Christmases past when “the boy” received a welldeserved Christmas gift before the arrival of Christchindli. My most memorable Canadian Christmases take me back many years to Fort Simpson in the Northwest Territories. There, weather permitting, in addition to bringing a tree into the

living room we took the living room out to the bush. With the kids, Sue’s family, and some longstanding family friends we would find the perfect spot out in the bush. A bed of spruce boughs was laid out, a big fire built, and we all set about fixing steaks and potatoes. The feeling of family and friendship was tangible as we sat around the fire. The kids were bundled up warm and cozy with their faces radiating joy and happiness as they watched the flames. The sky was clear and the air was cold. The intensity and sparkle of the stars in that northern night sky at thirty below was without equal. The here and now sense of closeness with family and friends,

combined with the immensity and infinity of the universe above, left me with a rare and deep appreciation of life. Waiting for Christmas today is as rewarding and enjoyable as it was frustrating a lifetime ago. In a sense the wait brings more gratification than Christmas itself. With the sounds of Silent Night as our young grandson Matthew does his piano practice after school, and with his little sister Deanna’s exuberance at the sight of the outdoor lights and decorations, I am left with a deep sense of peace and reassuring hope. Merry Christmas. A retired public sector administrator, Andre Carrel now lives in Terrace and writes a column on civic affairs for The Terrace Standard.

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MERRY Christmas to all our family and friends in Terrace. Best wishes for the New Year, and we hope to see some of you next summer. Nels Nielsen and family, Gold River, BC

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Greenville message CHRISTMAS can be a season of great joy. It is a time of God showing His great love for us. It can be a time of healing and renewed strength. You see, Christmas is when we celebrate the birth of the Christ child. God sent His Son, Jesus, into the world to be born. His birth brought great joy to the world. Shepherds, wise men, and angels all shared in the excitement of knowing about this great event. They knew this was no ordinary baby. The prophets had told of His coming hundreds of years before. The star stopped over Bethlehem just to mark the way for those who were looking for this special child. Have a good one, especially to my family who comes first in my heart....Peace!! Sylvia Stephens, Greenville, BC

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Vancouver greetings WISHING everyone in Terrace a great holiday season and all the best for 2013. Terrace never seems too far away, even down here. Out of the 29 students in my French education module at SFU, there are two born and bred Terracites and me, the Terrace transplant. This peculiar stat earned Terrace instant notoriety! And then, all the questions about the generous millionaire Bob Erb. Anyway, we are both enjoying some of the benefits of city life, though we miss our family, friends and home. Dustin Quezada and Renée Mitchell, Vancouver, BC

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