Thursday January 5, 2012 (Vol. 37 No. 2)
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For the birds: Small-animal enthusiasts will find da flock of information on birdwatching ing and how little creatures survive in freezing temperatures inside today’’s Peace Arch News. see pages 3, 11 & 16
Alzheimer’s patient posts his thoughts to Twitter followers
Tweeting his memories in real time Rick Kupchuk Black Press
When asked if he was interested in promoting Alzheimer’s disease awareness, Jim Mann jumped at the opportunity. Diagnosed with the illness five years ago, the 63-year-old Fleetwood resident will spend the month of January online, tweeting
his day-to-day activities and thoughts to give the perspective of a person in the early stages of Alzheimer’s. “Had a meeting today and I panicked when I lost my train of thought,” Mann tweeted Wednesday afternoon. “I probably sounded odd trying to b.s. my way as I figured out where I was going with my thoughts.”
Earlier, he tweeted that he couldn’t remember his phone number. Another tweet said he’d been told three times where he was going, but still couldn’t remember. “I’ll ask a leading question instead,” he typed on Twitter. “There are so many stereotypes and misconceptions associated with Alzheimer’s disease that they become barriers to seeking
information, support and even a diagnosis,” Mann said during an interview, explaining his decision to tweet. “We need to face this disease and talk about it openly so that people can have greater awareness and are motivated to do something about it.” see page 4
Cross-border patrol
And so they meet again Two Chinese nationals were detained by Surrey RCMP New Year’s Day following an alleged border-jumping incident near Peace Arch Park. Police say they were alerted to the two men – reportedly walking into Canada without passing customs – by U.S. Border Patrol, which had been shadowing the pair on the U.S. side. Intercepted by officers in the 17000-block of 0 Avenue shortly after 1:30 p.m., the men appeared to be Chinese citizens. The men were booked into cells and then turned over to the Canada Border Services Agency. Such incidents of people trying to sneak into the country occur “just about every day,” according to Cpl. Drew Grainger. Jeffrey Jones, with U.S. Customs and Border Patrol, doesn’t have statistics on border runners, but said the joint effort is appreciated. “Anytime we see northbound activity, we give RCMP a call.”
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U.S. Border Patrol officials meet with RCMP officers Sunday afternoon along 0 Avenue, after the Americans spotted two men bypassing customs.
Late-night altercation with two visitors in Panorama Ridge
Surrey man shot in the back after booze theft Tracy Holmes Staff Reporter
A 31-year-old Surrey man was airlifted to hospital Tuesday, after he was shot in the back during a late-night altercation at a Panorama Ridge home. Cpl. Drew Grainger said police raced to the 12400-block of 53 Street just after 11
p.m., after a 911 call alerted them to the shooting. “This apparently was as a result of the male being visited last night by two people known to him,” Grainger said Wednesday. “They spoke at the doorway to the residence, apparently about some liquor that had been stolen a couple days prior to yesterday.
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“This discussion became quite animated, to the point where a handgun was produced, shots were fired and the victim sustained a single gunshot wound to the back.” Grainger said the man was initially listed in serious condition, but has since stabilized and is expected to make a full recovery. He is co-operating with police, Grainger said.
Including the victim, there were three adults in the home at the time of the shooting. Two “persons of interest” are being sought in connection with the incident. Grainger said as they are known to the victim, it is not a matter of if police will locate the pair, but when. see page 4
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