Kimberley Daily Bulletin, December 23, 2015

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 23, 2015

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Cranbrook group preparing for refugee arrival FOR THE TOWNSMAN

With the first wave of Syrian refugees beginning to arrive in Canada, the co-chair of the Cranbrook Hub for Refugees (CHR) says he looks forward to the day when the first refugee family arrives in Cranbrook.

But that happy day is likely a few months away and the family that arrives will not necessarily be Syrian, says Gerry Warner.

“CHR’s position from the beginning is that we would welcome any refugee family that has been screened by UNHCR (United Nations High Commission on Refugees) and IRCC (Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada) because no matter where the refugees come from their desperate lives will be vastly improved by coming to Canada.”

Warner says Cranbrook residents are already responding generously to the plight of the refugees with close to $6,000 donated so far towards the

$15,000 needed for CHR’s sponsorship agreement to be approved by the IRCC. “Anyone wanting to donate now can write a cheque to Christ Church Anglican indicating it goes to the CHR account and drop it off at 46 – 13th Avenue South near downtown during church office hours Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to noon except for Wednesday,” Warner says.

By doing that, people will have made a much-appreciated contribution for the Christmas season and also earn themselves a charitable tax receipt for the 2015 taxation year, he says.

The Anglican Church Diocese of Kootenay is an official Sponsorship Agreement Holder (SAH) with IRCC which allows CHR the right to sponsor refugees as a constituent group of the church.

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Urban deer translocation trial set for this winter FOR THE TOWNSMAN

After extensive planning and discussions, a trial project to translocate urban mule deer from four communities in the East Kootenay will begin later this winter.

Mule deer will be live-captured in Elkford, Cranbrook, Kimberley and Invermere, and transported to winter range areas in the East Kootenay where natural non-urban mule deer populations have been in decline for several years.

This trial project, which has received wide-spread support, is a response to the desire of many to find a non-lethal option to reduce urban deer populations.

While the hope is that translocation will prove to be a reliable management tool, the current project is designed to scientifically test if translocation of urban deer is humane and effective.

Humane treatment of deer is the primary focus throughout the process.

“The objective of this project is to

test how urban mule deer respond once they’ve been moved to natural environments,” says Ian Adams, the lead project biologist with Cranbrook-based VAST Resource Solutions.

“For the project to prove successful, translocated deer must not return to either their home community or any other urban area. From the outset we’ve been clear that deer moved from one community are not to become a nuisance elsewhere.”

Another question is how deer cope with predators.

“A concern of many is that urban deer have become naïve to predators,” say Adams. “These are animals that are now accustomed to staring down perceived threats from people and pets, particularly dogs. Whether deer retain some innate memory of predators can only be tested by moving deer from urban areas to natural areas.”

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Jani Parsons from Cranbrook and Timothy Steeves from Strathmore, Alberta, are pictured preparing for a duo recital at Knox Presbyterian Church Sunday, Dec. 20. Parsons and Steeves are members of the Chicago-based New Chamber Ensemble Latitude 49, but were doing a little mini-tour as a duo while back home for Christmas.

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Salvation Army volunteers gathered on Tuesday morning to prepare Christmas hampers at the Cranbrook Mall for distribution. Above, the volunteers show off the goods that are included in the hampers, which range from food and veggie items to toys for children under 16 years old.

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CHR getting set for arrival of refugees Continued from page 1

Refugees arriving from Syria are a mix of government-assisted refugees (GARs), privately sponsored refugees (PSRs), and blended visa office-referred refugees (BVORs). CHR will be getting refugees

from the BVOR stream, but few of these have arrived in Canada yet, says Rev. Elizabeth Huether of St. David’s Church in Castlegar, Diocese of Kootenay Refugee Coordinator.

“Basically we’re in a

holding pattern now but my advice in the meantime is to raise your money and get a settlement plan in place for when the BVOR’s begin to arrive,” she says.

Rev. Huether says most of the Syrian refugees that have arrived so far are privately

sponsored refugees by different groups and organizations with the BVOR’s not expected to arrive in significant numbers until at least March. “So let us all take a deep breath and do our due diligence to be ready and hospitable to the strangers whenever they may come to

be with us.”

CHR Co-Chair Bonnie Spence-Vinge says CHR is doing everything it can to prepare for the refugees’ arrival and has scheduled a public meeting 7 p.m., Jan. 6 at Christ Church to update the community on its plans and to get local volunteers in-

volved in preparing for when the refugees arrive.

Spence-Vinge says the Jan. 6 meeting will outline settlement plan tasks to be filled by volunteers. The Settlement Plan will provide a framework for working through the details of who will do what with

the resources and where the resources will come from, she says.

“We will need to develop our cultural awareness skills and learn about our rights and responsibilities as a sponsoring group to prepare the community of Cranbrook for the refugee’s arrival,” she says.

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The Clausmeister will be making the rounds in both Cranbrook and Kimberley Friday night.

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Santa Claus touring Cranbrook and Kimberley Christmas Eve Townsman Staff

On Christmas Eve, Santa Claus will be busy. On top of the many gifts he’s going to deliver and the generous helpings of milk and cookies he will likely consume, he will also be making the rounds in both Cranbrook and Kimberley.

In Cranbrook Santa will be toured around by Cranbrook Fire and Emergency Services.

Santa will ride through the city on Thursday, Dec. 24 beginning around 4 p.m.

Cranbrook Fire and Emergency Services said the schedule is an educated estimate, but they will do their best to help Santa get to as many areas of the city as possible.

The Santa Claus Christmas Eve city tour schedule goes as follows: • 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Steeples School and Park Royal area • 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. Fire Hall and Highlands School area • 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Kinsmen Park and Kootenay Orchards School area • 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. 11th Ave – 14th Ave, Gordon Terrace, Parkland School and T. M. Roberts School area • 8 p.m. - 9 p.m. Gyro and Rotary Park areas • 9 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Slater Rd. Echo Field Rd areas You can also follow Santa’s progress through town in real time through the Cranbrook Professional Firefighter’s Facebook page at https://www. facebook.com/loocal1253firefighters.

Kimberley Fire Department will be parading Santa Claus through Kimberley neighbourhoods this year.

Here are the approximate times for Kimberley: 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Blarchmont 5:30 p.m. 6:15 p.m. Chapman Camp 6:15 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.

Downtown (Selkirk) 6:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. Townsite 7:45 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Ski Hill Forest Crowne 8:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. 9 p.m. - 10 p.m. Marysville Watch Creekside Physiotherapy Clinic Facebook page for up to date times and locations of Santa.

Cranbrook Fire and Emergency Services, Kimberley Fire Department, City of Cranbrook, City of Kimberley wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season.

And a special thanks to all the volunteers who give up their Christmas Eve for the Community spirit.

In order to track their movement and survival, twenty of the translocated deer will be fitted with GPS radio collars.

The collars are programmed to connect with Global Positioning System satellites, just like a GPS unit used by geocachers or the dashboard of a vehicle.

Up to two locations of the deer are sent daily to biologists to track their movements. A collar will also send out notification if it doesn’t move for eight hours. Biologists will then track it down as soon as possible to determine if the deer has died and, if so, establish cause of death. All deer will have visible ear tags to identify them.

“The timing of this trial project is great,” says Adams. “B.C. provincial biologists are currently running a similar project on non-urban mule deer, using the same GPS collar technology. We’ll be able to compare movement and survival of translocated urban deer with natural mule deer in the same areas at the same time. It’s an ideal scientific control.”

The communities involved are pleased to have the trial proceed and the opportunity to be involved. Partnerships and cooperation are key to the project’s success.

“For several years now, communities in this region affected by large urban deer populations have been seeking additional tools to deal with the problem,” said Chris Zettel, Corporate Communications Officer for the City of Cranbrook. “We are excited to be a partner in this trial, which we see as a promising step forward.”

Kimberley Mayor Don McCormick noted that the issue of urban deer won’t be going away anytime soon.

“Municipalities have limited options for dealing with these issues, and translocation seems to be one option that is supported by all interest groups,” McCormick said. “If successful, translocation will offer far more flexibility than a cull and be a welcome addition to our toolkit.”

This work has brought together pro-

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vincial and municipal governments, the conservation community and others. Animal Alliance of Canada, which has been forthright in their opposition to culling, supports the project and has contributed financially to its implementation.

Local wildlife conservation clubs are important partners and strong supporters of the project, volunteering their

efforts to help implement the translocation.

This project is funded, in part, through the Upper Kootenay Ecosystem Enhancement Plan (UKEEP), which is a partnership between the Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program (FWCP) and Columbia Basin Trust (CBT).

Significant additional financial support has been provided by all project partners, includ-

ing: District of Elkford, City of Kimberley, City of Cranbrook, District of Invermere, Animal Alliance of Canada, B.C. Ministry of Forest, Lands & Natural Resource Operations, Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program, Columbia Basin Trust, Backcountry Hunters and Anglers of B.C. and local Rod and Gun Clubs.

CHANGE IN MONTHLY UTILITY RATES The City of Cranbrook announces that effective January 1, 2016, the monthly utility rates will change as follows: Residential Utility

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Water rates for non-residential users, including users with metered accounts, have increased proportionately.

2016 WATER, SEWER AND SOLID WASTE UTILITY ACCOUNTS

A discount of 5% will be granted on all 2016 Utility Accounts paid for the year and received at City Hall on or before February 29, 2016.

2016 PRE-AUTHORIZED PAYMENT OF WATER, SEWER AND SOLID WASTE UTILITY ACCOUNTS

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This plan is convenient and avoids late payment fees. For those already on the pre-authorized payment plan, please note your bimonthly payment amount will automatically increase to reflect the 2016 utility rates.

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For further information on this plan, call City Hall at (250) 426-4211.

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It’s been a year of ups and downs in British Columbia, but Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett is optimistic moving into a new year.

Bennett, the longtime regional MLA who has served East Kootenay constituents since 2002, notes that B.C. is the only in Canada that has a balanced budget.

However, he is also cognizant that some industries, such as mining, is going through some tough times with low commodity prices worldwide.

“I would probably say the drop in commodity prices, the drop in metallurgical coal and the drop in the price of metals, especially copper, as we get to the end of 2015, those low commodity prices are putting the whole industry in jeopardy, especially in the Elk Valley,” Bennett said.

Serving as Minister of Energy and Mines since 2013, Bennett

adds that the government is in the early stages of working on an initiative to help mining companies in B.C. reduce operating costs.

“Probably the most important thing I’m working on right now is an initiative that would help mining companies in the province reduce their operating costs, so that they can remain in business and keep employing the people that they employ all across the province,” he said.

Also on the mining front, Bennett brought up the recent report on the Mount Polley disaster released by the Chief Inspector of Mines (CIM) last week. The report identified a slew of recommendations to increase mine safety and prevent the failure of any tailing storage facilities in the future.

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The Mount Polley disaster occurred in August 2014 when a dam failed at a tailings storage facility at a mine site in the Cariboo region. Millions of cubic metres of of mine waste contaminated nearby waterways, flowing into Polley Lake and Quesnel Lake.

“Probably the most important thing I’m working on right now is an initiative that would help mining companies in the province reduce their operating costs, so that they can remain in business and keep employing the people that they employ all across the province.”

Bill Bennett A few key recommendations include having a designated mine dam safety inspector and a designated individual to oversee the mine’s water balance and water management plan; independent technical review boards will be required for all mines that

have tailings pond storage facilities, establishing a dedicated investigation, compliance and enforcement team within the ministry.

On the energy front, Bennett also brought up the Site C dam project that has begun in the Peace River region in northwest B.C. The dam, a $9 billion public-sector project, is expected to provide 1,100 megawatts of capacity and roughly 5,100 gigawatt hours of electricity per year, which is estimated to power 450,000 homes annually.

“At this time in Canada with the economy struggling across the country, only one province balancing it’s budget—that’s us—this large, public-sector project is going to be very important to our economy, so it looks really good so far,” Bennett said.

“Because of the slowdown in the oil patch in Alberta, there’s equipment available, construction companies are looking for jobs, so I think we’re going to be able to keep the price under control for Site C, which is obviously something we want to do.”

Closer to home, Bennett has been happy to see movement on land-use issues out at Koocanusa over the year, which he says is a valuable recreational

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resource. In conjunction with the Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) and the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK), the province had two Natural Resource Officers patrolling the area over the summer to help with enforcement and education.

Over the summer months, there are issues with garbage, huge parties and damage from off-road vehicles that don’t stay on proper trails. Starting in January, in conjunction with the RDEK, the Ktunaxa and the provincial government, there will be public meetings to gather feedback from what local homeowners and business owners want to see for the future.

“The reason for getting this started is I’ve always thought that we don’t want to ruin something that is so precious and valuable to the people who live here,” said Bennett.

“It’s a great recreational resource. It has relatively warm water, sandy beaches, it’s wonderful to ski, swim, fish, camp—all of those things, but there are some excesses down there.

“The idea is not to over-regulate or take the fun out of it, I don’t want to do that; I want to leave people to enjoy that area, you’re still going to be able to camp on Crown land as per usual, but there has to be management there to make sure we keep it clean.”

Heading into 2016 on the health care side of things, Bennett is also pushing for more Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) capabilities at the East Kootenay Regional Hospital.

Additionally, he will also be looking to work with the Interior Health Authority to beef up community heath initiatives for home support services for seniors who need health care so that they can remain in their homes for as long as possible.

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It happened this week in Cranbrook For the Week of December 20-26

Dave Humphrey Items compiled from the archived newspapers held at the Cranbrook History Centre Archives

1905 The Columbia Rink … The new Columbia Rinkdown near the foot of Hanson Avenue is proving a source of great amusement and healthful recreation for the young people of the city.

They are flocking there every evening, and the numbers have been doubled since the two arc lights were installed.

They make the place as bright as day, giving plenty of light for either hockey games or hockey practice. The rink is 130 feet by 66, a space which permits of lots of movement. Nothing has been attempted yet in the curling line. This is being considered by lovers of the roaring game. A saw dust foundation was first laid down perfectly and over this was run the water. The ice is in fine condition at present, and makes about ten inches in depth. Anyone who “stars” the ice by heavy falling will be rewarded. Friday nights are devoted to hockey exclusively, on other nights the game is played only for a short time. The rink is open to the public from 7.30 to 10 p. m. each evening.

Big sale in Oriental novelties … This is a great opportunity to get Xmas novelties. Wong Fong, who has a store on Armstrong Ave., says that his stock is too big.

He has just returned from China where he bought a big stock of oriental novelties, silk goods, brass ornaments, etc., and he must sell, no matter how low, to raise the cash. He will have some great bargains the next two weeks. Remember the place, opposite Imperial Hotel, Armstrong Avenue.

Dog tax … Get that dog tax in working order.

Cranbrook is cursed with a lot of useless canines.

1906 Grand opening … A pleasant and enjoyable time was spent on Tuesday evening in the Fink Mercantile Stores. Every arrangement possible has been made for the convenience and comfort of all visitors. The

orchestra was stationed on the first floor near the office, and the music furnished was of a high order and added greatly to the evening’s entertainment. The proprietors and assistants were all in their places and spared no pains in showing their friends around. The store now presents an attractive appearance and is indeed a credit to the town. There are few stores in the west that can surpass this one, which is a model of convenience and everything is artistically arranged.

The programe for the evening ended with an impromptu dance which was much enjoyed. Refreshments were served on the second floor, and all the many visitors were of one accord in their expressions of appreciation of attention on all sides.

New Presbyterian Minister … At a congregational meeting of Knox Presbyterian Church, held on the evening of December 18th, a hearty and unanimous call was extended to Rev. C. O. Main, late of the Yukon, to become their pastor. It is to be hoped that Mr. Main will accept the call, if so his induction will take place early in January.

Marriage … An event of interest to society transpired at the early hour of 8-30 a. m., on Tuesday of this week, when Mr. Thomas Arthur McKowan and Miss Carrie May Adams were united in the holy bounds of matrimony.

The ceremony was performed by the Rev. B. Goodfield, and Rev. J. P. Westman. At the hour mentioned the bride entered the church leaning on the arm of Mr. W. T. Reid, while Miss M. Hutchcroft played the

wedding march. The bride wore a beautiful dress of Cream Silk Eoline, and presented a charming appearance.

She carried a shower bouquet, and was attended by little Miss Ruth Reid, who acted her part well and who looked very attractive in her Empire gown of Nuns Veiling. The groom was supported by Mr. H Corbett. After the ceremony about 40 guests found their way to the residence of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Reid, where all was in waiting for a wedding breakfast. A very pleasant social time was spent and the young couple then took the morning train for points in West Kootenay. The many costly presents show the high esteem in which the bride and groom are held by their friends in Cranbrook.

The Prospector joins in wishing them many years of happy married life.

Scots meet … The Caledonian Society held its regular meeting in the hall, Watt’s building, last Friday, 14 inst., chief J. Findlay presiding. A “gathering of the clans” was called for this night and the members with their friends responded to the slogan taxing the seating accommodation of the hall to its utmost.

The ladies again showed their interest in the occasion by providing an excellent repast for the clan. The spirit of merriment caught old and young, each one contributing to the harmony in some form. Memories of home and times gone by were revived by the singing of the “Auld Scotch Sangs” and the dancing of the favourite reels etc., so dear to the hearts of the Scottish people. Too soon the hour approached when folks “maun hie tae their hame” but consoled with the thought that

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Two dogs fighting broke Miss McLeod’s window! we’ll meet again “some itiaer nicht”.

Estray … Broke into the pasture of M. B. Heath, 4 miles east of Cranbrook, one brown gelding about 6 years old, branded figure 3 with a quarter circle above on left thigh.

Owner can have same by paying expenses. M. B. Heath.

Gymnasium … The Gymnasium will be open all day Christmas and all will be made welcome in the rooms provided there. Games of all kinds will be provided for those who wish to spend a few pleasant hours.

Run of bad luck …

Wm. Tope met with another misfortune this week. While working as a mucker in the No. 3

Lake Shore Wednesday, a piece of the hanging wall fell on him, breaking his leg. He was taken to the Cranbrook Hospital Thursday. Mr. Tope has certainly been out of luck. Within less than a year he has met with three misfortunes, his leg being broken twice, and at another time he received a severe and dangerous cut on the foot.

More bad luck … J. E. Crowe lost a horse one day this week while taking out mining timber on the west side of the lake. The horse was hitched to a stick of timber which was being dragged to the edge of the chute to the lake.

The log got started down the chute and the horse lost his looting and was

dragged to the bottom, he was injured internally and dropped dead shortly afterwards.

Dog fight ... Two dogs fighting the other day broke the plate glass window in the millinery store of Miss McLeod.

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Get a Christmas present for your children by buying a fine St. Bernard pup, three months old, only $10, Address S, McDonald, town.

Ouch … A. C. Nelson met with a rather painful accident last Tuesday while walking on the ice of one of the rinks. He slipped and fell striking on one side of his head.

The flesh was broken open and three stitches were necessary to close the wound. Mr. Nelson is feeling a little sore in consequence.

Runaways … There have been several run-

aways the past week, and in every instance they have been due to the fact that teams have been left untied on the main street. It is time that the ordinance governing this matter was enforced.

Someday there will be a serious accident and then everybody will want to see the law enforced.

Sleighing … The city authorities should look after the children who are coasting on some of the principal streets, where there are many teams passing at all times. There will be a sad accident some of these days if this practice is not stopped. There are other places for coasting where there would be no danger.

Sick … Al. Pratt is laid up with congestion of the lungs in his room at the Cosmopolitan hotel.

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A GOOD PLACE TO BE. Holiday Garbage Schedule - Friday, December 25th and Friday, January 1st are statutory holidays for City employees. Garbage pick-up for December 25th will be picked up on December 24th and garbage pick-up on Friday January 1st will be picked up on Thursday December 31st.

Snow Removal Priorities - The City’s goal is to have all roads and designated trails passable within 72 hours once the snowfall or weather event has ended. This 72 hour goal does not apply to weekends and holidays as the City does minimal snow and ice control during those times. If snow continues to fall over an extended period, the City will only be clearing priority routes and Day 1 routes until the snowfall ends.

During weekends and holidays, only priority routes are cleared. For more information, please go to www.Kimberley.ca/services/snow-removalinformation-faqs.

The City does not guarantee that roads will be completely bare nor will the City salt/sand the entire road network. Site lines may be reduced due to the location of snow piles. Visibility may be poor as a result of heavy snow or fog conditions. Due to these and other conditions, the maximum legal speed limit may not be possible at all times and drivers are reminded to exercise caution and drive according to road conditions.

2016 Utility Rate Increases - Effective January 1, 2016 Utility Rates will increase $61.68 per year ($15.42 per quarter or $5.14 per month).

The increase includes year 1 of the 3 year rate increase plan to fund infrastructure renewal for Water and Sewer. The $61.68 per year rate increase includes a Water increase of $25.40 per year, a Sewer increase of $29.08 per year and Solid Waste increase of $7.20 per year. Total Utility Rates for 2016 are $807.48 per year, $201.87 per quarter or $67.29 per month. The 2016 Utility Rates are $0.08 per year higher than projected in the 2015-2019 Financial Plan.

Winter Travelling Tip of the Week - Learn winter road skills. If you are unfamiliar with driving in snow and icy conditions and your job requires you to be behind the wheel, ask your employer for winter driving training.

Through training and practice, learn how to brake safely, how to get out of a skid and how your vehicle handles in winter weather.

EYE ON YOUR CITY FREE Downtown Shuttle The Peak to Platzl downtown shuttle is a FREE scheduled service between the ski resort base area, the upper-mountain accommodations, and the downtown shops, pubs and restaurants. The shuttle service operates every day (except statutory holidays) until March 26, 2016. The shuttle will run on Friday schedule for extended hours on New Year’s Eve! The shuttle schedule is posted at Kimberley.ca or contact Planning@Kimberley.ca.

Free Family Swim – Come out and enjoy the Kimberley Aquatic Centre for free on Wednesday December 30th from 6:00 to 7:00 pm sponsored by Hospital Employees’ Union – Kimberley Local. Please remember persons 18 years and younger must be accompanied by an adult in the water.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all City Staff.

Have a safe and happy holiday season.

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Passages of 2015: Stephen Harper

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first met Stephen Harper when he was running for the Canadian Alliance leadership in 2002.

Speaking to a group of Fraser Valley members concerned that the party had split over the leadership of Stockwell Day, Harper didn’t mince words because a local reporter had showed up on a Saturday morning. He explained his prediction that no matter who leads the conservative movement started

by Preston Manning, the national media would work against it.

“The press is owned by big-L liberals and staffed by small-L liberals,” Harper said.

“Preston was too cerebral; Stock was not cerebral enough. I’m not sure where I will be, but the media will always be on the other side.”

Harper’s cold war with national media is a theme that runs through his decade as prime minister, peaking in 2015 with the most slanted election coverage I’ve ever witnessed. The celebration continues over Justin Trudeau’s victory, with the supposedly non-partisan federal bureaucracy cheering along with much of the national media.

Harper’s assessment of major newspaper ownership is no longer accurate, except for the Toronto Star. But the dying tradition of owners looking up from their accounting ledgers to endorse a political

party continued, with the Postmedia chain and the Globe and Mail pointing out that Trudeau’s rash promises didn’t add up.

Endorsements were a brief interruption in the media assault on Harper’s record.

His government’s plan to welcome 10,000 refugees, unveiled way back in January 2015, was portrayed as heartless and feeble, while Trudeau’s 25,000 by Christmas represented the generous character of the true Canada.

As it turns out, the LibBC VIEWS erals have been hard pressed to reach even the Tom 10,000 mark. But they’ve Fletcher put out a rash new promise to make it 50,000 at some point in the future, so the media’s new-found message of sunshine, hope and change continues.

Those modest $10 billion annual deficits that Trudeau promised, and Harper warned against? Borrowing and spending will far exceed that, but we’re assured that’s because they were based on inflated Conservative financial forecasts.

In fact, independent private sector forecasts are now the key reference for government budgets at the federal and provincial level. None of them predicted the further slump in energy prices that continued through 2015.

And cooking the books before an election isn’t really possible any more, thanks to the establishment of the Parliamentary

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Budget Office. That was a Harper innovation, along with scheduled elections.

And that Trudeau pledge to raise taxes on the wealthiest Canadians and use the proceeds to finance a tax cut for the middle class? That one didn’t add up either. For one thing, wealthy people have a variety of legal ways to reduce their taxable income.

Here’s an actual front-page headline from the Globe and Mail, reporting this unfortunate fact, well after the election: “The way Liberals gauged response to new tax rate explains gap.” So it was just an understandable oversight, you see.

Trudeau’s star turn in Paris, where he pronounced that “Canada is back” in the battle to control the world’s weather? The official submission from his bloated delegation to the UN climate meetings was actually the existing Conservative plan, which includes phasing out coal-fired electricity generation.

Harper generally represented a preference for the individual over the state, a concept that at one time was known as “liberalism.” This was illustrated by his preference for parents rather than a nanny state to administer child care.

He advocated free trade, small government and low taxes. We’ll see how that legacy survives the new government and its media cheering section.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Email: tfletcher@ blackpress.ca Twitter: @tomfletcherbc

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Reasons for the birth of Christ What’s Up? Fr. Andre w Applegate

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y wife Sonia and I have been living in Cranbrook for about 9 months now, serving at St. Aidan of Lindisfarne Orthodox Mission parish, on 2nd St. and 7th Ave. South. I truly enjoy my “Townsman” subscription. Two of my favorite reads are Anastasia Bartlett’s and Rev. Yme Woensdregt’s columns.

In Rev. Yme’s last article (Dec. 18) he took exception to Anastasia Bartlett’s statement that “Jesus was born to die.” He then went on to emphasize that we should pay more attention to Christ’s teaching and His example; and that His crucifixion was not what set things right with the world. He is of course correct, we should be paying close attention to Christ’s example and applying it to our lives, however this was not the reason Christ was born.

In the Orthodox Church’s understanding, Christ’s main purpose in coming into our broken and suffering world was to die, that He might bring life to all. Christ, the uncreated who created all things, physically entered into His creation as a little child, was born of the Virgin Mary and became fully human (while remaining fully God), that He might willingly enter and destroy the realm of death itself. In the Orthodox icon of the Resurrection we see Christ rescuing Adam and Eve, pulling them out of Hades and shattering death’s hold on all mankind. To quote Saint Athanasius in the

4th century; “Christ put on a body that He might find death and blot it out.” At Easter (Pascha) and for 40 days after, we joyously sing out at every opportunity “Christ is risen from the dead trampling down death by death, and upon those in the tombs bestowing life.”

In the early Church, icons were a main method of communicating the truth of the gospel to a largely illiterate population. We have many versions of the icon of Christ’s Nativity, one as early as the 7thcentury from St. Katherine’s monastery. They all follow the same basic format. We see the Eternal God born as a little child. He is laying in a cave - foreshadowing His tomb; in a manger - that is shaped like a coffin or an Altar. He is wrapped in fine linen - as was customary when preparing a body for burial with a shroud. Joseph, representing all of us, is in the lower left corner, being tempted by Satan not to believe this is truly God born in the flesh.

The New Testament is filled with many of Christ’s commandments, and includes all the excellent things that Rev. Yme has said and much more, regarding how we are to live and treat each other. It is also filled with much about the greatest mystery of all history. The power of the cross of Christ. As St. Paul says “the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.” and “God forbid that I

should boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Christ Himself rebuked His apostle Peter saying “Get behind me Satan” when Peter told Christ not to say that He had come to suffer and be killed and raised on the third day. The cross was not some terrible tragedy that befell our Lord, but the glorious intentional portal that He chose to use to destroy the power of death!

So thank you Rev. Yme for emphasizing our duty with your wonderful Christian witness and loving wisdom. Thank you Anastasia Bartlett for revealing the truth and mystery of the Orthodox Church and the love and mercy of our great God and Saviour Jesus Christ in such practical and understandable ways. These messages are not in opposition to each other but both important parts of the fullness of the mystery of the incarnation. Thank you Townsman, for producing such a fine paper for our community and including both of these voices of wisdom.

May the great wonder of the birth of Christ fill all of our hearts with joy and thanksgiving through all the Christmas season! As we say in the Orthodox Church over and over at this time of year: Christ is born…Glorify Him! Father Andrew Applegate is Rector at St. Aidan’s Orthodox Mission Parish

After the Spanish Election “I’m

going to try to form a government,” said Spain’s Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy as the results of the national election came in on Sunday night, “but it won’t be easy.” His rightwing People’s Party (PP) still won the most seats in parliament, 129 – but that was far down from the 176 seats it would need for an absolute majority, let alone the 186 it had before the election.

Pablo Iglesias, the man who founded the Podemos (“We can”) party only two years ago, agreed with Rajoy on this, if on little else.

“Ladies and gentlemen, this is the captain speaking in the name of Podemos,” he told a rally during the campaign.

“We thank you for choosing the path of change. We’re expecting a bumpy ride with political turbulence.”

Podemos ended up with 69 seats, not bad for a two-year-old party in its first national election – but it doesn’t seem interested in cooperating with the other left-wing party. “Hopefully Podemos would be willing to work with us,” said Juan Fernando Lopez Aguilar of the Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party (PSOE), which got 90 seats, “but so far I perceive a threatening mixture of arrogance, self-infatuation and condescension.”

“If the socialists or PP had done nothing wrong, neither Podemos nor us would exist,” said Albert Rivera, leader of the even newer party, Ciudadanos (Citizens). Last January it was barely known outside Catalonia, with only 3 percent support in the polls. Last Sunday Ciudadanos got 14 percent of the national vote and 40 seats. So forming a new government in Spain is going to be a long and messy process.

Ever since the dictator Francisco Franco died and democracy returned to Spain

forty years ago, only two parties have mattered at the national level. The PP was the traditional right, close to the Catholic Church, and getting most of its votes from rural areas and older voters.

The PSOE was traditional left, and got the urban vote, the young, and what’s left of the working class.

The PP and the PSOE alternated in power, and during the three-decade boom after Spain joined the European Union nobody much minded the lack of vialternatives. Then Gwynne able came the world financial crisis of 2008, with Dyer stagnant or falling wages for most Spaniards and an unemployment rate that reached 27 percent.

Each party had a turn at trying to deal with the crisis, and each cut the national budget, rescheduled or repaid as much debt as possible, and imposed severe austerity on the population. Even Spain’s population began to fall, as the young left in droves to find work elsewhere in the EU. Maybe all that austerity has finally worked. This year the Spanish economy is growing at 3 percent, the highest rate in the EU, and unemployment is down to 21 percent. But that’s still higher than anywhere else in the EU except Greece, and it’s too late for a lot of voters. They don’t believe that either traditional party’s policies had much to do with the upturn in the economy (and a lot of them don’t even believe the statistics that say there is one).

So there was plenty of room for a new party offering an end to austerity, and for a while it looked like Podemos was it. It was anti-capitalist, its 36-year-old leader wore a pony-tail, and it promised radical

change. Some people worried that it had “Venezuelan” tendencies, but a year ago the polls suggested that it could even come out ahead of both traditional parties in an election.

Not so fast. Since January the other new party, Ciudadanos, has been luring away the more timid people who once considered voting for Podemos, but were alarmed by its “Venezuelan” tendencies.

Ciudadanos also has a 36-year-old leader (no pony-tail) who talks about radical change, but it is really a centre-right party that sits comfortably in the middle of the road, long left empty by the traditional parties of left and right.

That split the protest vote, so now Spain has four major parties, and creating any sort of coalition government is going to be very hard. The arithmetic means that either the PP or the PSOE must be in any coalition that can command a majority in parliament, but Ciudadanos swears that it will not join any government that it does not lead.

Podemos is being equally difficult, saying that it will ask its supporters to vote on joining any coalition. (Being fed up with both traditional parties, they would probably say no.) So unless there is a “grand coalition” between the PP and the PSOE – which is also very hard to imagine – it may not be possible to form a new government at all. In which case, after two months, there must be another election – and you can forget the economic recovery.

Hard times do not usually make people more moderate and open to compromise. Spain was a perfectly reasonable country that managed its democracy well for forty years, but it may just have made itself ungovernable.

Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist published in 45 countries.

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Back by popular demand! Have Camera Will Travel.... presents “Have Kids, Will Pedal” Join the Clark family on a cycling adventure - 6,000 km of roads less traveled along the Andes in Chile, Argentina & Bolivia at Centre 64 on Wednesday, Dec 23 at 3:30 pm. Admission by donation to the Kimberley Arts Centre 64.

Kimberley Aquatic Centre FREE FAMILY SWIM: Wednesday, Dec. 30, 6:00-7:00pm is sponsored by Hospital Employees Union, Kimberley Local. Persons 18 years & younger must be accompanied by an adult.

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour Sponsored by Wildsight at Key City Theatre, Saturday, January 2 at 7:30 pm. Tickets $30 online or at Key City Theatre box office. New reserved seating.

Know someone who is a literacy champion in Cranbrook or Area C? Nominate them as Cranbrook’s 2015 Literacy Champion.

Nominations close January 20th and the winner announced January 27th at the Family Literacy Day celebrations. For more info call Katherine 250-420-7596 or khough@cbal.org or on Facebook: Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy Cranbrook.

Adult or Senior? Want to learn or improve your computer skills? CBAL Cranbrook offers a 6 week introductory computer course starting Jan 29th. Pre-registration a must. Call Katherine 250-417-2896, space is limited.

ONGOING Quilters meet in Kimberley on the 2nd Monday at Centennial Hall at 7:00 PM and the 4th Monday for sewing sessions in the United Church Hall at 10 Boundary Street.

Hey Kimberley! We need you as Big Brothers and Big Sisters. One hour a week. YOU can make a difference in a Child’s life that will last a life time. Info: 250-499-3111.

Cranbrook Community Tennis Association welcomes all citizens to play or learn to play. Call Neil 250-489-8107, Cathy 250-464-1903.

Enjoy Painting? Join ArtGroup 75, Fridays 1pm-4pm, Sept. June. Seniors Hall, Cranbrook. 125. 17th Ave. S. Cranbrook Phoenix Toastmasters meet every Thursday, noon -1:00 Heritage Inn. Toastmasters teaches communication & leadership skills. Roberta 250-489-0174. 1911.toastmastersclubs.org.

Cranbrook Writer’s Group meet on the 4th Monday of the month at the Arts Council. Engage in writing exercises, constructive critiques & share in information on upcoming literary events & contests. Cbk and District Arts Council, 104, 135-10th Ave S, CBK. info: 250-4264223 www.cranbrookanddistrictartscouncil.com Royal Canadian Legion Branch 24; Friday Meat Draw: 4:30-6:30, Saturday Meat Draw: 3:30-5:30.

BINGO at the Kimberley Elks – Mondays, 6:30 start. All welcome.

The Canadian Orthopaedic Foundation invites anyone expecting bone and joint surgery to make contact with local volunteers for peer support. The free Ortho Connect program helps to ease the fear, stress and anxiety that go along with surgery and help patients prepare. 1-800-461-3639 ext 4, and ask for Lauralee.

Do you have the desire to stop eating compulsively? Overeaters Anonymous (a 12-Step Program) meets Wednesdays, from 7-8pm at Cranbrook United Church, 2-12th St. S., downstairs. Contact: cranbrookoa@hotmail.com TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) non profit weight loss support group meets EVERY Thursday at 5:00 pm, at Sr Citizen’s Centre, (downstairs) 125 17th Ave S, Cranbrook. Drop in, have fun while losing weight gradually. This Chapter has won an annual B.C. Provincial Award for “Best Avg Weight Loss Per Member”. Info: Marie 250 417 2642 Bibles For Missions Thrift Store, 824 Kootenay St. N., Cranbrook serving our community to benefit others - at home and abroad. We turn your donations into helping dollars! Open Tues-Sat 10am-5pm.

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Thursdays from 5:00 to 6:00 pm; Focus Meat Draw at the Elks Club, Kimberley. Proceeds to Emergency Funds and non-profit organizations.

Noon every Wednesday, downtown United Church & Centre for Peace, the bells will call you to a time of calm. This is NOT church, rather it is a time to gather in a circle in a welcoming and harmonious space to practice the way of Taize. Wouldn’t you cherish a time to stop? to gather when the bells ring? to join with others in silence, in prayer, in meditative song?

Cantebelles, an all-female singing group, meets Mondays 7-9pm.

Join us and learn how to sing with 2, 3 and 4part harmonies.

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Richter tallies 100th career KIJHL goal

Captain further cements is place as greatest goal scorer in Nitros history Taylor Rocc a Sports Editor

Captain Jason Richter continues to further cement his status as the greatest goal scorer and perhaps the greatest leader in Kimberley Dynamiters history.

After overtaking To m m y Latouche-Gauvin earlier this season (86 goals from 2005-06 to 200708) as the all-time franchise leading goal scorer, Richter became the first player in Kimberley Dynamiters history to reach the century mark, as he tallied the 100th goal of his Kootenay International Junior Hockey League career Saturday night.

“I don’t think we accomplish anything without [Jason] in terms of his leadership and the effort that he puts in,” said Jerry Bancks, head coach of the Kimberley Dynamiters. “It’s not just what you see out there in a game situation. He’s like that every practice. That allows us as a coaching staff to push extremely hard.

“He is the epitome of a captain.”

With blazing speed, a lightning-quick release and an unmatched work ethic, the 5-foot-8, 180pound native of Cranbrook established himself as one of the most dangerous offensive threats in the KIJHL during the 2014-15 season, leading the league in scoring with 39 goals and 70 points in 52 games.

“Every time he’s on the ice, everybody is watching him,” said alternate captain Jordan Busch. “Everybody always wants to do what he does out there. He works so hard, really hard out there. It’s nice to watch him play. People want their play to resemble his. He’s a good leader on and off the ice.”

Saturday night with the Golden Rockets visiting the Kimberley Civic Centre, the peppy winger was up to his usual antics, tallying two goals to help fuel his club to its league-leading 26th victory.

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Captain Jason Richter, pictured earlier this season, tallied the 100th goal of his KIJHL career Saturday night, helping solidify his place as one of the greatest goal scorers in Kimberley Dynamiters history.

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In the first period, Richter found the back of the net in classic fashion.

With a power-play opportunity and a 1-0 lead on the board, the Nitros captain parked himself in his regular

spot on the right side before walking in and unleashing a laser that beat Rockets goaltender Owen Sikkes for the 99th goal of his KIJHL career.

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bered as classic Jason Richter in the same sense as the 99th — an electrifying shot of energy courtesy a speedy release — but in many ways, the century marker represents exactly what makes the Dynamiters captain all that he is.

On what looked to be a broken play, linemate James Farmer carried the puck into the offensive zone before throwing it towards the slot.

At first glance, it didn’t appear as if there was a Dynamiters stick within reach of the bouncing biscuit, but suddenly, as if shot out of a cannon, Richter came barreling through the slot, diving to redirect the loose puck up and over the shoulder of Sikkes.

The crowd erupted as Richter, still cruising

across the ice surface on his back, went flying into the end boards, a beaming grin spread across his face.

“I think it means I’ve been here a long time,” Richter said with a laugh, that same smile still shining from ear to ear. “Obviously it’s nice.

It’s been an honour playing here. This is my fourth year here and it’s a big accomplishment for me.

“When I came to the bench, I had to get a play-by-play [of the goal]. I completely blanked out. I forgot what happened.”

With 25 goals and 49 points to his credit so far this season, Richter is one point behind Rainer Glimpel of the Osoyoos Coyotes (17-33-50) as he looks to repeat as the leading scorer in the KIJHL.

Suiting up in 178 KIJHL games (and counting), Richter has registered 100 goals and 96 assists for 196 points.

Next up on the milestone tracker is the alltime franchise lead in overall scoring, held by Ken Ireland.

Ireland posted 45 goals and 200 points over three seasons (1975-76 to 1977-78) with the old Kimberley Dynamiters of the Western International Hockey League (senior amateur).

If we’re looking only at the junior-aged reincarnation of the Dynamiters franchise, well, Richter already holds the all-time points mark, though teammate and Kimberley native Jared Marchi (85-110195) is hot on his heels.

Over the years, fans have seen Richter dance inside-out through defenders.

They’ve watched him redirect point shots and they’ve witnessed him race in alone with only a goaltender to beat.

He’s the first man to drop to the ice and block a booming slap shot from close range.

He’s almost always the first man into the corner, and just as frequently, the one to emerge with the puck.

Even when Richter is banged up, beaten and bruised, Bancks basically needs to shackle his captain to the bench if he has any hope of calming his competitive drive.

So while Richter will always be remembered as one of the greatest goal scorers in franchise history, it’s his fiery passion and desire that ultimately secure his place as one of the greatest leaders in Kimberley Dynamiters history.

While goal scorers are great, you don’t win without true leaders.

Years from now, when he has long graduated from junior hockey, fans will remember Jason Richter for his goal-scoring prowess, but they’ll remember him even more for leading the Kimberley Dynamiters to at least one KIJHL championship.

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Buchy rink wins Kootenay Men’s Playdown

Kimberley curlers off to provincials in February Taylo r Ro cc a Sports Editor

Kimberley’s Buchy rink is off to the Canadian Direct Insurance 2016 B.C. Men’s Curling Championships after claiming victory at the Curl BC Men’s Kootenay Playdown in Fernie Dec. 12 to 13.

The Buchy rink, skipped by Tom Buchy and featuring Dean Horning (third), Dave Toffolo (second) and Darren Will (lead) edged Cranbrook’s Shypitka rink by an 8-6 margin in the final qualifier Dec. 13.

After the Shypitka rink took a 2-0 lead after three ends, the Buchy rink stormed back, putting up five points by the end of the sixth to take a 5-2 advantage.

The Shypitka crew battled back to tie the contest in the 10th end before Buchy and his boys wrapped up the win in the 11th end.

The Shypitka rink, skipped by Tom Shypitka, is rounded out by Steve Tersmette (third), Chris Medford (second) and Josh Kennelly (lead).

To earn a place in the qualifier, Buchy’s rink was first tasked with beating the Umpherville rink from the Beaver Valley Curling Club.

The two sides went back and forth before the Buchy rink scored five points across the fifth and sixth ends to claim a 10-5 triumph.

Next, the Buchy rink turns its focus to the provincial championship, slated for Feb. 10 to 14 in Nelson.

A total of 13 teams

have qualified for the provincial event.

The Royal City Curling Club (New Westminster) will be sending Team Johnson and Team Martyn. Team Schneider (Vancouver Curling Club) and Team Tardi (Langley Curling Club) represent the final of four teams to qualify from the Lower Mainland.

From the Okanagan, Team Richard (Kelowna Curling Club) and Team Longworth (Vernon Curling Club) will compete as well.

In addition to Team Buchy, Team Ducharme (Creston Curling Club) has also qualified out of the Kootenay region.

Vancouver Island will be represented by Team Craig (Victoria Curling Centre) and Team Dangerfield (Victoria Curling Centre).

The final three rinks rounding out the competition include the defending champion Team Cotter (Vernon Curling Club), Team Joanisse (Royal City Curling Club) and Team Geall (Royal City Curling Club).

The CDI 2016 B.C. Men’s Curling Championship is set to be televised on Rogers Sportsnet and takes place at the Nelson Curling Club from Feb. 10 to 14.

There are three remaining berths available for the championship, which will be awarded at an open qualifier in Salmon Arm from Jan. 8 to 10.

Team Buchy wished to extend their gratitude and thanks to Stephen

Photo courtesy Team Buchy

Above: Kimberley Curling Club’s Buchy rink is, from left to right: Tom Buchy (skip), Deane Horning (third), Dave Toffolo (second) and Darren Will (lead).

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Soccer rule-makers plan video replay experiments, explore sin bins and temporary injury subs Associated Press

ZURICH - Football’s rule-makers are preparing to trial video replays for the first time.

FIFA says the International Football Association Board will also discuss in January the merits of sin-bins, allowing temporary substitutions for injuries that require “momentary treatment,” and a fourth substitute in extra

time.

The discussions could lead to rule changes at the main annual IFAB meeting in March.

This year, IFAB ruled out allowing referees to test video replays.

But FIFA now says “IFAB has been working on potential scenarios and clear protocols for how it could be tested, with the idea that well-

run experiments would be the best way to understand the pros and cons of video assistance.”

The only technology currently allowed is a system determining whether the ball crossed the line.

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Checking out China: Part IV Maritime Travel’s Carla Nelson concludes her four-part series through the Middle Kingdom with a look at Shanghai.

Carla Nelson of Maritime Travel in Shanghai, China

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t the end of my trip to China, I visited two amazing cities – Suzhou and Shanghai. Suzhou was founded in 514 BC and lies in the Yangtze River Delta. Until 200 years ago, Shanghai was a part of Suzhou. It is a city of 10 million and is 100 km from Shanghai. Suzhou was an important commercial center during the Song Dynasty, and is now one of the most highly developed and prosperous cities in China. It has had a population growth rate of 14% per year for the past 35 years. Many high tech companies are located here, including 850 Korean companies.

They manufacture steel, iron, electronics, and textiles. There is a great deal of foreign investment here as it is close to Shanghai but the operating costs are much lower.

The Suzhou Industrial Park is a cooperative project between Chinese and Singapore governments, resulting in pref-

erential trade and export agreements.

Suzhou is a pretty city and is known as the “Venice of the East” because it has a Grand Canal. The canal is 1794 km long and took 20 years to build. Suzhou is where the Chinese go to relax in their retirement.

There are 1200 people living here that are 120 years old or more. The ‘Lingering Garden’ is a beautiful area with peonies, lotus blossoms, gingko bilboa, bonsai, reflecting ponds and pagodas. Suzhou is also famous for silk, one of the original industries in this area. Here you can find beautiful silk embroidery and painted silk art, as well as silk bedding, clothing and some unusual uses, like silk sutures and silk parachutes. Production of silk in Suzhou is high because it is one of the few areas in the world that has double cocoon silkworms. One worm can produce over 1800m of

thread!

Shanghai has a population of 25 million. The city is only 200 years old.

It is a global financial center and the world’s busiest container port. It is located on the East China Sea and the end of the Yangtze River.

Shanghai is referred to as the “Pearl of the Orient” or “Paris of the East”. The city is divided by the Huangpu River. There are 10 bridges over and 10 tunnels under the river to link the east and west cities. The Bund is a wide pedestrian area on both sides of the river.

At night, the skyline is spectacular from a river cruise. The neon lights highlight the famous architectural designs of the buildings, such as the Shanghai World Financial Center (492m) and the Shanghai Tower (632m-second highest in the world), with light shows that rival Las Vegas!

Shanghai is one of the fastest developing cities in the world. It is China’s largest steelmaker, oldest shipbuilder and is home to one of the largest automobile manufacturers in the world. It is a cosmopolitan city, with many foreigners living there. Nanjing Road is a large shopping street with international brands, designer shops, restaurants, bars and a large outdoor stage.

There is also an Underground Market, with hundreds of vendors and bartering is encouraged!

One of the highlights of my trip was riding the fastest train in the world – the Maglev Line. I learned a lot about trains. There are 16 lines in Shanghai. The Bullet train is actually the slowest, at a maximum speed of 250km/hr. The High Speed trains travel at a maximum of 350km/hr.

The Maglev, the only magnetic train in the world, travels at a speed of 430km/hr, for a short 7 minute, 30km ride to Pudong, the international airport. What a rush!

Another ‘pinch me’ moment.

That’s it for my China series of articles. Hope you have enjoyed them.

For more information, contact Carla Nelson, Branch Manager, Maritime Travel 250.489.4788.

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2015 PAGE 11

Christmas Church Services This Christmas Eve experience the wonder of the season.

Dec. 24 at 7:00 pm th

Christmas Eve Service Doors open at 6:30 pm

Cranbrook Alliance Church 1200 Kootenay St. N.

Come celebrate this one event that changes our lives – the birth of Christ.

A Christmas Gift to You: Jesus Christ Bring family and friends to celebrate Jesus’ Birth.

Join Us on the Journey!

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES

7:00 pm Candlelight Family Service 10:00 pm Communion Service All are welcomed.

Knox Presbyterian Church Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 7:30 p.m.

Christmas Day Family Service 11:00 a.m.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Services

Celebrate the Christmas season

Christmas Masses

7:00 pm 6:00 pm 7:00 pm 8:00 pm 7:00 & 9:00 pm

Christmas Day Communion Service at Mt Zion, Cranbrook 10:00 am

CRANBROOK UNITED CHURCH Baker Street & 12th Avenue South

Be Our Guest!

Christ Church Anglican 46 - 13th Ave. S., Cranbrook 250-426-2644

The Reverend Yme Woensdregt, Incumbent

Christmas Eve Services:

Christmas Eve

Thursday Dec 24 8:00pm

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Everyone Welcome!

Catholic Christmas Mass Thursday, December 24th • 4:00pm & 7:00pm at Christ the Servant Church • 8:00pm at St. Eugene Mission • 10:30pm (Midnight Mass) at St. Mary Church

Friday, December 25th

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Please bring a donation for the Cranbrook Food Bank.

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East Kootenay Lutheran Parish 103 Howard Street, Kimberley 110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere 2700 Balmer, Elkford 691 - 4th Avenue, Fernie 920 - 11th St. S., Cranbrook

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• 11:00am at St. Mary Church

Christ the Servant Church 1100 - 14th Ave. S. St. Eugene Mission Mission Road St. Mary Church 39 - 10th Ave. S.

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Psychic Advice: Looking ahead to 2016 Hi Wendy: I was wondering if you could answer some questions for me for the upcoming year. How do are finances look for 2016? Will we be going on any trips overseas next year?

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2016? Can you ask your guides how my dad is doing in heaven?

Curious Dear Curious: Your finances for the year of 2016 will be fine.

In the first half of 2016 you will have a few minor

Your daughter will definitely graduate in 2016 with “flying colours.”

You will be taking a trip overseas and it will be longer than you wanted it to be only by a few days. Your trip will be fine and you and hubby

challenges and one major challenge financially and then the rest of the year looks good. For e.g.: you could have minor repairs to your cars or your house and then there will be a major repair or construction on the house etc.

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wonderful Christmas Wendy

Dear Wendy: I am old and I am ready to go to heaven to meet and be with my husband. I want to know if I will have a safe trip?

When I leave will my son be okay without me being around him?

Feeling Apprehensive

Dear Feeling Apprehensive: We do not predict when you will be going home to meet your husband. This is between you and God to decide when you wish to leave.

Life is a gift and though it has it’s trials and tribulations, which is our learning lessons, be as happy as you can for the remaining time you have on this plane. My mom use to always tell me when she was living, “Growing old, Wendy is not for the weak of heart.”

It seems, as you get older you have less patience for the ones that have no common sense. You have less patience for the game playing and you just want to have some happiness and joy in your life without the problems always surrounding them. However, on this plane there are moments of joy and contentment and more moments of frustration, fear and having to be diplomatic when you know the whole issues or situations people are telling you is a crock of you know what. The reason why we are telling you this is because this is what we know you are feeling. It’s okay to feel this way. I think a lot of this has to do with the issues your son is having on this plane in this lifetime. We know that you are very close to your son and it’s a good relationship. Be thankful for the relationships you have with your son enjoy him while you are living here on this plane. He will be just fine when you pass over to the other side. He has to learn his lessons like we all do, but he will not fall apart, mom. So enjoy your time my love.

When my mom passed over I was so depressed and then I heard a voice that always said, “Wendy enjoy your life you will be home soon enough.”

My guides hope we have helped you and given you some comfort and I wish you a joyful Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Wendy

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2015 PAGE 13

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle - it all adds up!

Holiday Recycling Recycling Basics Electronics & Small Appliance Recycling The electronics recycling depot for this area is in Cranbrook at: Cranbrook Bottle Depot 1125 Industrial Rd. #3 Phone: 250-417-0306 Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00am-5:00pm, Sat 9:00am-4:00pm, closed Stats

They accept • Televisions • Computers & peripherals (keyboard, mouse) • Monitors • Fax machines • DVD/VHS players • Scanners • Stereos, MP3 players Discman

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Earphones Microphones Telephones Speakers Radios Cable, satellite and PVR boxes Vehicle audio and video systems

In addition to electronics, a number of small appliances are also recyclable at the Bottle Depot.

Products are divided into the following categories: • kitchen countertop (ie/ blenders, microwaves, slow cookers, mixers) • time measurement (ie/ clocks , timers) • weight measurement (ie/ bathroom scales, food scales) • garment care (ie/ ironing board, irons, steamers) • air treatment (ie/ air purifiers, portable heaters) • floor care (ie/ vacuums, floor mops, dustbusters) • personal care (ie/ curling irons, hair dryers, electric toothbrushes, electric razors) • power tools • sewing & textile machines For a complete list of accepted products, visit www.electrorecycle.ca.

Fluorescent Lights The LightRecycle program accepts residential compact and tube fluorescent light bulbs free of charge. The drop off locations in the Cranbrook/Kimberley area are: • •

Cranbrook Home Hardware - 1901 McPhee Road Skyway Distributors - 304 Slater Road NW

Batteries

One of the items people seem to stock up on at this time of year is batteries.

Both alkaline and rechargeable batteries are recyclable.

The drop off locations in the Cranbrook/Kimberley area are: • Cranbrook Photo • Staples • The Source (in Tamarack Centre)

• Kootenay Communications • Kimberley City Hall

Glass Glass goes in the yellow bins marked GLASS ONLY. The ONLY glass accepted is container glass. That means jam jars, salsa jars, wine bottles, olive oil bottles, etc.

NO other glass (including dishes or drinking glasses) is accepted. If in doubt, please leave it out.

Wrapping Paper - all paper based wrapping paper can be recycled in the yellow bins or Invermere’s blue bag program. Foil based papers cannot be recycled and should be thrown in the garbage if they can’t be saved and reused. Please consider paper based paper when purchasing gift wrap.

Ribbons & Bows - cannot be recycled. They can be saved and reused. If they can no longer be reused, they go in the garbage.

Aluminum Pie Plates & Roasters - both aluminum pie plates and roasters can be recycled at the Cranbrook Bottle Depot.

Cardboard Boxes - all cardboard and boxboard (like cracker and cereal boxes) are recyclable.

Please flatten them to conserve space in the bin.

Tin Cans - all tin food and beverage cans can be recycled. They must be rinsed out. Labels can be left on if they are difficult to remove.

Styrofoam - Even though Styrofoam is marked with a #6, it is NOT recyclable in our program.

Styrofoam can be recycled at the Cranbrook Bottle Depot.

Plastics - all plastics with the triangular recycling symbol and the number between 1 and 6 (except Styrofoam) can be recycled in the yellow bins. They must be clean and every piece of plastic must be numbered.

Plastics Not Accepted: • #7 plastics, dirty plastics, plastics with no number. They go in the garbage if they can’t

On December 25th alone, over 30 million bags of garbage will be thrown out of Canadian households.

Please recycle.

Holiday Hours CRANBROOK & KIMBERLEY TRANSFER STATIONS December 24 8:30am-3:00pm December 25 Closed December 26-30 8:30am-5:30pm December 31 8:30am-3:00pm January 1 Closed All other days, the transfer stations will be open 8:30am to 5:30pm.

CENTRAL LANDFILL December 24 December 25 December 26 December 31 January 1

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B.C.’s population reached 4.7 million by Oct. 1, a gain of less than one per cent from the same time last year.

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Celebrate Boxing Day! Boxing Day – a brief history.

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England and Canada’s Boxing Day evolved into a major shopping event in the 1980s — the equivalent of post-Thanksgiving Black Friday. But this year, many of the sales started earlier in an effort to boost the slumping economy.

Boxing Day has evolved from a charitable day to an extended Christmas afternoon. It’s a holiday with presents that have already been opened and a dinner that has been eaten. It’s a holiday best spent lounging around in brightly colored sweaters, wondering, lazily and lethargically, what to do next. Come to think of it, it’s a wonder Americans haven’t adopted it yet.

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Remarkable Gift of $50,500 from KHCA to Starlite S ubmit ted

“The brightest stars are those who shine for the benefit of others” is definitely the most appropriate quote about helping others that EKFH could find to describe the latest gift for the Starlite Campaign.

The Kimberley Health Care Auxiliary and its two thrift stores (Kimberley & Marysville locations) made a remarkable gift of $50,500 to the annual Starlite Campaign. This is a major gift for the 2015 campaign.

The donation is going to work quickly with funding confirmation being released by EKFH to purchase two colonoscopes for the East Kootenay Regional Hospital, two vital signs monitors for the Kimberley Health Center and Home Nursing and a portable suction unit for the Kimberley Special Care Respiratory program.

“Our volunteers are very excited and proud of our accomplishment in supporting the Kimberley Special Care Home, the Kimberley Health Unit and the East Kootenay Regional Hospital,” explains KHCA

President Jean Minifie.

“The people who support our thrift shops are the true stars of this donation. Our Auxiliary is sincerely grateful for all the donations and to those that purchase through our shops that allows us to make such a gift.”

EKFH reports that the traditional lighting of stars has received overwhelming support and that with public donations and the remarkable KHCA gift the full slate of 17 large stars and 24 small stars has lit up the roofline of the East Kootenay Regional Hospital.

The 8th annual Starlite Campaign continues through to the end of January with a focus of raising funds for regional and community he alth care programs. Your contributions however large or small are greatly appreciated and are put to good use in your community or the East Kootenay region. Your generosity makes a positive impact on people who are in need, as well as the larger community. Every gift matters visit www.ekfh.ca to learn more.

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20) You could be a bit uncomfortable with someone at a distance or news that heads your way. You might be in an even more difficult situation than you realize.

Say little, and just go with the flow. Be as flexible as you can be right now. Tonight: Meet a friend to share some holiday cheer.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) You could be overly tired and trying to deal with a situation that seems to be common in your experience yet one that you are not comfortable with. People seem to want more from you than you are able to give. A power play is a likely result. Tonight: Enjoy the person you are with.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) Defer to others, as you have much more to gain by listening than by acting. As a result, you will understand someone better.

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Your sense of those around you could be far more accurate than you might realize. Solutions can be easily found if you just relax.

Be willing to revise your schedule if need be. Do not hang on to issues rigidly. Tonight: Stop by at a friend’s who is having a get-together.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) You could feel pressured by a family member who has clout, an older friend or perhaps a boss.

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A natural gawkiness surrounds this interaction. A family member is full of surprises. Tonight: Join friends or family.

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Recently, Mom confided that she has no idea why she can never get over a certain amount of savings in her account. She knows she should have more money put away, but fully trusts my brother and will not confront him about it. My brother has also pushed me out of my mom’s life. He will not let me visit her or allow her to come to my home. I am lucky if I get to speak with her once a day on the phone.

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Family is just not family anymore and the holidays seem sad. I don’t know what to do. My brother and his wife want nothing to do with their niece and nephew. Please help. -- Missing Mom Dear Missing: While it’s possible that your mother simply doesn’t remember what money is being put into her account, it is more likely that your brother is taking advantage of her -- especially if he will not permit you to visit. This is very worrisome.

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Dear Annie: I read the letter from “Lonely Not Lusting,” the 80-year-old woman who went on a date with a man who seemed nice, but who grabbed her breast when saying goodnight. It reminded me of the comments that my doctors always make after my exams.

I am in my 80s and single. Both doctors always ask if I’m sexually active. Then they warn me to make sure that my partner has been to his doctor and been tested for STDs. This is the age of Viagra and a large percentage of their practice is devoted to men with STDs, especially those living in assisted living and senior residences where the women greatly outnumber the men.

The men I have been with lately think we women are all just waiting for them to ravish us. How stupid can they be?

Please consider educating people on this subject. -- N. Dear N.: According to the CDC, the incidence of syphilis among seniors is up by 52 percent, and the number of chlamydia cases has risen 32 percent since 2007, many of these cases in retirement communities. The increase is attributed to living longer, healthier lives, along with the accessibility of erectile dysfunction drugs. Many seniors seem to believe that if pregnancy is not an issue, condom use is unimportant. But as we get older, our immune systems weaken, making seniors much more susceptible to being infected.

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The display at the Cranbrook Public Library for the month of December is a beautiful array of nativity scenes

Jan. 14-16, 21-23 Crimes of the Heart Key City Theatre

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During the month of December, the Cranbrook and District Arts Council presents the “Art Group 75 Exhibition” in our downtown location on 1013 Baker Street. This show features various works by the local artist group, which include such mediums as: watercolour, acrylic and oil paintings. The Pieces will be displayed in the Gallery from Tuesday, Dec. 1 to Thursday, Dece. 24.

The new Gallery is located at: 1013 Baker Street, Cranbrook. For more information contact Marisa Phillips – CDAC Administrator at: 250-4264223 or email: cdac@shaw.ca

Crimes of the Heart is a “dark comedy” written in 1979 and made its Broadway debut in 1980. Very funny, and at the same time heart-warming, this play provides a full evening’s entertainment. The Cranbrook production brings a number of new faces to the local theatre scene. New to our audience, and all delivering fine, insightful, energetic performances.

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Centre 64 Invitational Gift Show

November 27th - December 24th In this show we will have a beautiful selection of affordable gifts created by local and regional artists. A great opportunity to find the perfect gift for that special someone on your list.

The Southern Gothic tragi-comedy “Crimes of the Heart” opens January 14, 2016, at the Key City Theatre.

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Dance starts at 8 p.m. Advance tickets $9, at the door $12.

Sunday, Dec. 27 Fort Steele Sleigh Ride

11 am – 3 pm Come to Fort Steele and visit us for our Annual Sleigh Ride Day! (Entrance and sleigh rides are by donation) Weather permitting, our sleigh will be ready to take you on an old-fashioned tour through our site. Dress warm! Savour some of our freshly made goodies from our Bakery. The friendly ladies in our Lambi House are excited to see you! They will have hot apple cider and fresh baked cookies to warm you up! (by donation) And a special presentation for the day!

The Plumber’s Union Brass will be here to entertain you in our Wildhorse Theatre at 1:30 p.m. This is a group of tubaists who graciously donate their time for your and our pleasure! They would greatly appreciate a foodbank donation when you come to see them.

Cranbrook Community Theatre’s production of “Cat On A Hot Tin Roof” opens Jan. 15, 2016, at the Studio Stage Door.

Sunday, Dec. 27 Local Vocal Showcase

Knox Presbyterian Church, 7 pm. You’ve heard them sing as youngsters in local festivals, on stage and in choirs! They pursued their dreams and went on to study voice and musical theatre at the post secondary level. And now they’re home for the Christmas holidays and excited to perform for you again. Performers are; Darren Adams, Heather Byford, Courteny Green, Clara MacLeod, Caitlin McCaughey, Jocelyn Molnar, Danielle Nicholson, Justin Swanson and Amanda Weatherall. Accompanied

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Flush out the carols! Wednesday, Dec. 30, at 7pm, A Ragtime Revival - lively pianist Arne Sahlen at Kimberley United Church, 10 Boundary St. near Centennial Hall.

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Saturday, Jan. 2 Best of Banff

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour. Sponsored by Wildsight at Key City Theatre. Saturday, January 2 at 7:30 pm. Tickets $30 online or at Key City Theatre box office. New reserved seating.

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Key City Theatre has joined with Fisher Peak Performing Artists Society and Fisher Peak Brewing Company to bring you the Fisher Peak Winter Ale Concert Series.

Five Great Performances at one low price! Fine music, Fine Ale & Fine Friends! Featured Artists: Holly & Jon (Jan. 10), Amy Thiessen (Feb. 17), Red Girl (March 5), Small Glories (April 14) and Brian Brons & His Band of Brothers (May 12).

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Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016 Al Purdy was Here

Jan. 15 Cat On A Hot Tin Roof

Cranbrook Community Theatre (CCT) brings Tennessee Williams’ Pulitzer Prize winning play “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” to the Stage Door Theatre in January 2016. First presented in 1955, the themes of this play cannot be tied to any era. It’s a sprawling, high-energy tale that fits somewhere between “Dallas” and Shakespeare. The audience will join the Pollitt family as they celebrate Big Daddy’s 65th birthday.

Set in the bedroom of Big Daddy’s troubled son Brick and his wife Maggie, family members clash over their futures, face truths, and tackle the question of who deserves to take hold of the largest plantation in the Delta.

This is a rich story, with complex characters and requires a highly skilled group to make the best of it.

“Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” runs for 10 nights; January 15 & 16, January 20-23 and 27-30, 2016 at the Studio/Stage Door, 11-11th Ave South, Cranbrook. Tickets are available at Lotus Books. All performances at 8 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 21 Al Purdy was Here

“Al Purdy was Here” will be our fourth film in our series. Rotten Tomatoes says, “this documentary profiles Canadian poet Al Purdy, who first came to prominence in the 1960s with a style of writing that attempted to capture the tenor of modern life. The film includes archival footage of Purdy from television appearances, as well as interviews with friends, colleagues, and fellow artists. Directed by Brian D. Johnson, Al Purdy Was Here made its world premiere at the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival.”

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Manitoba Zamboni operator to face impaired driving charges C a na d ia n Press

EDMONTON - Police in rural Manitoba say impaired driving charges are pending against a Zamboni operator.

Officers received a complaint Saturday about the man during a minor hockey game in Ste. Anne, southeast of Winnipeg.

Marc Robichaud, chief of the town’s police department, says the machine was striking the rink’s boards and moving erratically around the ice.

An officer spoke with the driver between periods of the game, then placed him under arrest.

Robichaud says the

man in his 30s, who was new to the ice-clearing job, has been released from custody.

He is to face charges of impaired driving, refusing a breath sample and resisting arrest.

Robichaud says arresting a Zamboni driver for impaired driving is a first for him, but the offence includes operating any motorized vehicle.

“Liquor and any kind of motorized vehicle don’t mix, irregardless of whether it’s on the road or wherever it may be,” he said.

There was no damage to the machine or the rink.

At lottery-fixing trial, prosecutor wants jurors left in the dark about Bigfoot hunting hobby Associated Press

IOWA CITY, Iowa - Three friends involved in buying tickets and claiming jackpots that were allegedly fixed by a state lottery insider have something else unusual in common, prosecutors say: They hunt for Bigfoot in their spare time.

In a legal motion that is as strange as the elusive humanoid, Iowa prosecutor Rob Sand asked a judge Monday to bar any discussion of Bigfoot hunting at the upcoming trial of Eddie Tipton, the lottery official accused of fixing multiple jackpots.

“The prejudicial effect could potentially be as strong as Sasquatch itself,” Sand wrote. “Jurors could be incredulous. They could find it unusual enough that it outweighs other evidence in their mind.”

Tipton is the former Multi-State Lot-

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tery Association security director who is accused of rigging jackpots in Iowa, Colorado, Wisconsin, Kansas and Oklahoma from 2005 to 2011 to enrich himself and his friends. Investigators say he manipulated the computers that run games for dozens of state lotteries so he could know winning combinations in advance. Then, they say he worked with accomplices including his brother Tommy Tipton to play those numbers and claim jackpots worth millions.

Eddie Tipton has been convicted of fraud in an attempt to claim a $16.5 million Hot Lotto jackpot in Iowa. He’s expected to soon stand trial a second time on charges of ongoing criminal conduct and money laundering related to the jackpots in other states.

Sand wrote in his motion that Iowa’s lengthy investigation has found that Big-

foot hunting is a hobby that Tommy Tipton - who recently resigned as a justice of the peace in Flatonia, Texas - shares with two unidentified friends who “were involved in purchasing or claiming jackpot-winning tickets.” He said their relationships can be established without mentioning that quirky pastime, and that bringing Bigfoot into the proceeding would have “no probative value on the ultimate question.”

The motion noted that members of the Gulf Coast Bigfoot Research Organization - which is dedicated to searching for the hairy humanoid in Southern states -“prefer to keep a low profile, due to the repercussions from their peers or employers.”

That group distanced itself from the lottery scandal Tuesday, saying it hasn’t had a Tommy Tipton sighting in years.

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