Kimberley Daily Bulletin, December 24, 2013

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Mark Creek Lions held their Annual Skating Parties for children at Lindsay Park and Marysville Elementary Schools on 12 and 13 December, 2013, at the Marysville Arena. The children and the parents, who volunteered to tie skates, enjoyed hot dogs and hot chocolate while Santa Claus chatted to every child and, with the help of Mrs. Claus (Lion Natassja Jones), handed out goodie bags. Everyone, of all skill levels and enjoyed an hour of skating while consuming more than 500 hot dogs and copious quantities of hot chocolate. A good time was had by all! Mark Creek Lions Club thanks their members who staged this event and the parents who volunteered to help! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all!

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The Gordon Terrace Elementary School Christmas concert featured the theme “Christmas Around the World.” Above are pictured students leading the carol singing at the end of the concert. Happy Christmas to all students and staff of School Districts 5 and 6. May your two-week winter break be stress free, relaxing and prosperous.

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Your support is greatly appreciated.

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At right: “Dancing for the Shoppers” was the name of the game at the Tamarack Mall. Students of Liela Cooper and Hali Duncan put on a wonderful show for all who happened to pass by. The girls are all hard at work getting ready for their annual Robbie Burns Night Dinner, to be held Saturday, Jan. 25, at the Prestige in Cranbrook. Tickets are available at Lotus Books and the Marysville Petro-Can.

The Cranbrook Lions Club would like to thank the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie # 3032 for the generous donation of their hall and Cranbrook Auxiliary No. 3032 for the use of their kitchen during the annual senior citizens light-up tour and social evening.

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North Star Skating Club hosts successful meet Club skaters scored well on tests; and competition For the Bulletin

The North Star Skating Club successfully hosted a Test Day and the East Kootenay Invitational Competition in Kimberley, November 29-December 1. Figure Skaters and their families as well as Skate Canada judges and officials were very impressed with the event. The Competition itself received great reviews from the judges and officials who participated.

They were so impressed they would be happy to see the NSSC host another skating competition in the future.

The NSSC is very proud of its Club Skaters. Coach Tamara Bannatyne prepared the skaters extremely well for both the tests and the competition.

The test day was very successful for the skaters and received a very high pass rate in the tests taken. The Competition provided a home town stage for the figure skaters to show their talents and that they did with ribbons and medals being earned in all events.

Our local skaters were very pleased with their results and being able to skate in their home arena made it even more special.

All of this would not have been possible without the generous support received from the business and community. The City of Kimberley Leisure Services staff were on site to provide support and worked very hard, their commitment was greatly appreciated.

Overall, the NSSC is very thankful to be part of a community who supports its youth and athletics with such enthusiasm. Our local gold accommodation sponsors, Trickle Creek Resort, Mountain Spirit Resort and North Star Village Re-

sort provided the accommodations for the participants.

Ever yone who stayed at the resort was very impressed with what Kimberley has to offer. It was listed as one of highlights of their trip.

Other gold sponsors include, Moody Bee, Kimberley City Bakery, Tourism Kimberley, The Connecting Link, Kimberley Vision Care, Rocky Mountain Distributed Learning, Jodi L’Heureux Photography and Kienna Coffee Roasters.

We have a strong Figure Skating Club with committed parents and skaters who are passionate about their sport. The Board of Directors and parents of local skaters worked tirelessly to put on this competition. This combination provided a great platform for NSSC and its skaters to shine at the East Kootenay Invitational.

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Kimberley’s year in review, Part I C AROLYN GR ANT editor@dailybulletin.ca

With the new year coming up, it’s time to look back at the year that was in Kimberley.

January 2013 No More Kiotac The year began with a huge story.

“The Kimberley International Old Time Accordion Championships will not continue its long history as an event. After a number of years of increasing costs and falling revenues, it has become apparent that the event is no longer economically sustainable. After 39 years it is quite apparent that attempting to host an exemplary and meaningful event would be a detraction from the many years of success that the event has entertained.”

With those words, the 39-year history of KIOTAC came to an end in Kimberley.

Property values

2013 assessments showed a continuation of a slight decline in property values, in Kimberley and throughout most of the East Kootenay. Average home prices in Kimberley dropped $13,000.

CBT news Kimberley’s Garry Merkel announced he was stepping down from his active role as Chair of the Columbia Basin

Creek flume rehabilitation project was rejected. At the time, Mayor Ron McRae said the City would have to consider whether to put the project on hold and indeed, not much work was done on the flume during the summer months. At year’s end, the City had reapplied for funding but had not heard if the application was successful.

Trust. Merkel had been involved with the Columbia Basin Trust since its inception, being part of the committee which negotiated with the province for the establishment of the Trust, and then serving as a found member of the Board. He served as Vice-Chair from 1995 to 2006, then Chair from 2006 to 2012.

Replacing Merkel was Chair will be Greg Deck, also newly appointed as Mayor of the Jumbo Resort Municipality.

City lets CAO go On February 21, 2013, the City of Kimberley issued a brief press release announcing that Chief Administrative Officer Al Mulholland was no longer in the employ of the City.

Most wanted

The Cranbrook RCMP detachment nabbed one of Calgary’s most wanted in a drug bust on January 11.

Robert Bach, 35, was wanted on charges of robbery in Alberta, appeared in Cranbrook Provincial Court on January 16 where he pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine. He was sentenced to one month in custody – to be served at a B.C. institution.

Fewer buses

Greyhound applied to the Passenger Transport Board of B.C. to reduce service on a number of routes in the province. Among them is the Highway 3 trip from Kelowna to Alberta that travels through Cranbrook 10 times a week in each direction.

New Board At the end of January,

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Kimberley’s New Year’s baby was born right on time. Baby boySylis was born to mom Nikki Rossetti of Kimberley at 4:20 p.m. on New Year’s Day, January 1. the Kimberley and District Chamber of Commerce elected a new president and board of directors. Joining Greg Bradley, Darren Close, Tamara Duggan, Schaun Goodeve, Kieran Hickey, Janet JJ Johnason, Grant Sharam, Liana Shaw and Virginia Watson were Bev Campbell, Simone Desautels, Jaime Funk, Chantal Hack, Tylene Turner and Alison Walker.

Grizzly encounter Peter Moody and Susan Bond sat down with the Bulletin to recount there encounter with a sow grizzly and her two cubs the previous December. Both were injured in the attack but both were eager to learn all they could about grizzlies in this area, and to share information on sightings in the future.

BC Family Day

British Columbia first Family Day weekend was celebrated in February, and ski hills across the province helped promote it with 50 per cent off lift tickets.

Flume Funding

The City of Kimberley’s application for funding to assist with the $4.25 million Mark

A 47-year-old Cranbrook man fired shots into a King Street apartment on February 23.

None of the three people inside the apartment were injured in the shooting. There were no children in the apartment. The man was arrested and charged with attempted murder and careless use of a firearm.

Police also searched the man’s home using a search warrant and found further evidence.

The occupants of the apartment were linked to the accused shooter, police said.

Deer Cull Whether or not to cull deer in 2013 was discussed by Council, who also received a visit from the BC Deer Protection Society, who urged Council to consider non-lethal means.

Coun. Darryl Oakley said the City was attempting to get permission for a trial deer hazing, or aversive conditioning experiment.

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Historic hockey game Sully Sullivan

December 20, 1969, the famous Nitro line played its last game together ANTHONY DR ANSFELD

Ken McTeer and Walt Peacosh Les Lilley

Forty-four years ago on December 20, arguably the greatest line to ever play hockey in Kimberley, played their last game at the Kimberley Civic Centre. The legendary “Nitro Line” of Ken McTeer, Walter Peacosh, and the late Les Lilleyput on quite a show that evening scoring all of their

Year in review, part I From Page 4 Wood stove bylaw The Wood Burning Appliance Emissions Control Bylaw was adopted by Kimberley City Council in March. The purpose of the bylaw is to enhance air quality and give Council the tools to monitor and enforce sub-standard burning of substances such as garbage or wet wood. The bylaw also establishes a minimum standard of replacement of wood stoves, as well as supports the ongoing wood stove exchange program.

Marysville homicide A 37-year old woman, who police say was the girlfriend of the deceased, has been arrested in the death of a 47-year old Marysville man. The Southeast District Major Crime Unit confirmed they were investigating a homicide.

Kimberley RCMP called the Southeast District Major Crime Section along with the BC Coroner’s Service to investigate a suspicious death in Marysville on Friday afternoon, March 8, 2013.

A deceased male was found at the Marysville residence.

No mineral claims A controversial mining claim near Cherry Creek Falls in Meadowbrook has been designated a Mineral No Registration Reserve by the provincial Gold Commissioner May Mah-Paulson. What this means is that no new mineral claims can be registered on the 400 plus acre property, which had been a concern for Meadowbrook residents for well over a year.

First Saturdays A number of people in Kimberley had been getting together to discuss and brainstorm First Saturdays, and it was announced a go by Carol

Fergus from the Arts Council. The idea was to try to get as many events happening in Kimberley on the first Saturday of every month (from May to October) as possible.

Then the events cross promote each other, build on each other, and hopefully people attending one event head to check out another.

Hell Roaring Avalanche On Saturday, March 23, one Kimberley resident was found dead after an extensive search in an avalanche field up Hell Roaring Road. Joel Conway, aged 38, of Kimberley was one of a group of seven snowmobilers who had trav-

elled to the area of Hellroaring Creek southwest of Kimberley on a memorial run for another Kimberley resident who died in an avalanche in the same area four years earlier. While the group was in the area, a large avalanche struck, burying two of the men. One man managed to dig himself out, but Mr. Conway was buried too deeply for self-rescue or for the other members of the party to be able to rescue him. They sought help, and a major searchand-rescue effort was launched. Mr. Conway’s body was recovered from the area on March 24.

Thank You

The United Way Board of Directors, Staff and funded Agencies wish to thank our donors and community supporters for all that you so generously do to help United Way make our communities a better place. Our 2013 funded agencies are: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cranbrook, Bellies to Babies, Cranbrook Boys and Girls Club, Cranbrook and Kimberley Daybreak Programs, Cranbrook and District Restorative Justice, Cranbrook and Kimberley Hospice Society, Cranbrook Society for Community Living, Dr. FW Green Memorial Home, Kimberley Special Care Home, EK P.A.R.T.Y. Program, Options for Sexual Health and the Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley.

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team’s eight goals before a huge crowd of 2650 who braved minus 30 C weather.

Les Lilley fired in six goals himself, against a college junior squad of local Kimberley boys home for the holidays, and Danny Spring of Cranbrook.

Butch Swaney coached them. Peacosh, Lilley and McTeer had a great supporting cast who were Coached by Frank “Sully “ Sullivan, who did an astute job pairing up “Tiger” Bill Steenson with Rheo

Touzin on the Dynamiter Alumni blueline.

Don Lauriente and Ken White of the Cranbrook Royals also did yeoman service on the blueline for both Sullys, one coaching, the other in the nets.

Danny sullivan who now has “Sullys” Barber shop here in Kimberley was stellar in between the pipes allowing only one goal under a barrage of rubber. Sully Jr. split with Allan Fabro from Gonzaga University who is from Kimber-

ley, and the son of Milo Fabro President of the WIHL back then.

The night belonged to Les and Walt and Cowboy. I was privileged to play in that game on a line with Jimmy “The Jet” Broadhurst, and our slick centre ice man Michael Jones.

We did not score any goals but we did not allow any goals either.

It was a huge success for the Canadian Cancer Society who sponsored the game in Kimberley 44 years ago.

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Here’s the big idea of 2013 O ne of Canada’s great entrepreneurial success stories in recent years is WestJet, the Calgary-based airline that is expanding across the country and taking on European routes.

Clive Beddoe, the founding CEO of Westjet, was famous for helping the cabin crew tidy up the plane before getting off a flight. And the company is also known for its profit-sharing program, with all employees referred to as “owners” who have a stake in the success of the operation.

I thought of this management approach when news emerged that the B.C. government was offering public service unions a new kind of contract, with a five-year term and wage increases tied to improved economic growth.

The surprising thing is that unions are accepting the idea, even though provincial growth must exceed the government’s independent economic forecast council projections before it can take effect in a given year.

The generally non-militant Health Sciences Association was the first to recommend acceptance of a five-year agreement with only 5.5 per cent raises guaranteed. Then they were joined by negotiators for 51,000 health and social services employees, represented by the B.C. Gov-

ernment Employees’ Union and other unions that have long been adversaries of the B.C. Liberals.

John Fryer, negotiator for the BCGEU going back to the epic battles with Social Credit governments and now a professor at University of Victoria, wasn’t impressed when he heard the news.

“These deals reflect what happens when public sector unions back the losing party BC VIEWS in a provincial election,” he said. “Union bargaining Tom power takes a trip down the Fletcher pooper.”

I think there’s more than that going on. Perhaps today’s union leadership is beginning to accept that its wage, benefit and pension arrangements look pretty good compared to the harsh reality of private businesses competing in a global economy.

I asked Premier Christy Clark if this new approach is inspired by private-sector profit sharing. She agreed that is the model.

“I think that’s a great principle for all of us to work from,” Clark said. “Until now, the growth of public sector wages has been completely insulated from changes in the private sector. And this is the first time we’ve ever been able to successfully link those two things. At this point it’s still a small increment wage growth, but it’s a big change, and I hope we can continue to

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build on it.”

From an employee perspective, it is indeed modest. If real gross domestic product increases one per cent beyond the independent forecast used in the provincial budget, employees get an additional half of one per cent raise for that year.

Contrast this labour relations development with what’s happening on the federal scene. A classic confrontation is brewing between the Harper government and the Public Service Alliance of Canada.

A key dispute is over sick days, which the government estimates are averaging 18 a year. PSAC currently has 15 “bankable” sick days a year, which the union president refers to as a “negotiated right.”

It takes me back to my first union job, where I was warned never to take just one sick day. We negotiated for two at a time, so always take two, the union rep told me.

Implicit in this is the mindset that employees should give as little and take as much as possible.

Looking through my files each December for the B.C. story of the year, I consider what is likely to matter five or 10 years from now.

This partnership approach to building the provincial economy is my pick for 2013.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.

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Letters to the Editor Christmas thieves

I am writing to the newspaper with the hopes you can publish this letter. My sonin-law had all the Christmas presents from my husband and I to our grandson stolen out of his vehicle.

I would like to know what kind of per-

son does this kind of thing and steals away a child’s Christmas just three days before Santa is supposed to come.

We have gone to Victoria for Christmas so I can’t even be there to replace them.

I am asking the person to return these gifts, no questions asked.

I think it’s worth reminding people not

to leave gifts in their vehicle, as obviously there are ruthless thieves on the prowl looking for opportunities, and they don’t care about the kids’ Christmas they are going to ruin.

Alice Smith

Holiday week events at ski hill and more

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UPCOMING

A Tuba Christmas; Sunday, Dec. 29, Wildhorse Theatre, Fort Steele, 12 noon. Bring a non-perishable item for the Food Bank.

New Year’s Eve Candlelight Ski, 7:00-10:00 pm at the Kimberley Nordic Club. Presented by the Kimberley Nordic Club and Kimberley Nordic Racers. Come and enjoy food, friends and beautiful skiing around our 3 km loop lit with torches and candles. Appies, treats and hot beverages will be available.

Admission is by donation, with proceeds to support Kimberley Nordic Racers.

MADD Kimberley Cranbrook is pleased to present an Alcohol Free Family New Year’s Dinner & Dance. Tuesday, Dec 31, 2013 6pm - midnight, Centennial Hall, 100-4th Ave, Kimberley, BC. Tickets available at Bear’s Eatery & Bridge Interiors or by contacting Katryna at 1-800-665-6233 ext 301 or by email maddkimbrook@gmail.com. There will be dinner, dancing, door prizes, raffle & 50/50 draw. Children activities will be available.

2014 FREE FAMILY SWIM Wednesday, Jan. 15th, 6:00-7:00pm is sponsored by Knights of Columbus. Persons 18 years & younger must be accompanied by an adult.

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Thursday, Dec. 26 Kimberley Alpine Resort

Night skiing starts Dec. 26 and goes all the way to Saturday, January 5.

Live band: The Hollers are live Dec. 26 at the Stemwinder, 3-6 p.m.

Family Sculpture Making Event: Come out and be creative. We’re making sculptures today! Join us from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Plaza.

Friday, Dec. 27 Kimberley Alpine Resort

Free family treasure hunt event: Gather a team of family and friends (up to five people) and take part in the Family Treasure Hunt. Sign up from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m. in the Plaza.

Live band: The Hollers are live Dec. 27 at the Stemwinder, 3-6 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 28 Kimberley Alpine Resort

The Good Ol’ Goats are live at the Stemwinder, 3-6 p.m. Free show!

Free family slalom event: Join us for the fun family slalom race! This is a family friendly slalom course for all ages.

Sunday, Dec. 29 Kimberley Alpine Resort

The Good Ol’ Goats are live at the Stemwinder, 3-6 p.m. Free show. Free family skate event.

Monday, Dec. 30 Kimberley Alpine Resort

Dan Whitehouse and Anja McCloskey will be in concert at Centre 64 on January 29.

Live band: New Moon is live tonight at the Stemwinder, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Free.

New Year’s Eve

Colonel’s Hockey Team and Abreast in the Rockies host a celebration at Colombo Lodge. Dance to Steel Wheels. $30 a ticket, at North Star GM or Players Bench, or call Len at 250-426-7092.

New Year’s Eve Ski

Candlelight Ski takes place between 7 and 10 p.m. on Tuesday, December 31 at the Kimberley Nordic Centre. All ages are welcome and encouraged to participate. Admission is by donation (cash, appies/treats) with proceeds supporting the KNC junior ski programs. If you have not experienced the New Year’s Eve Candlelight Ski be sure to take in this fantastic community event this year. For more information please contact Kim Miller at 09coreykim@ telus.net or Bill Green at wggreen6@gmail.com.

Tuesday, Dec. 31 Family First Night in Cranbrook

Community Connections Society of Southeast BC proudly presents: Family First Night Cranbrook - Countdown to a Cause taking place at Western Financial Place and the Cranbrook Curling Rink. In its inaugural year, Family First Night Cranbrook will feature open swimming, open skating, facepainting,

“The Photo Booth”, dancing (compliments of Just Music), storytime, crafts, carnival games, live entertainment and food. This event will be provided for residents and their guests to enjoy, for a minimal cost ($5/person, maximum of $25 per family and 3 and under free), thanks in part to the generous donations from sponsoring businesses and organizations.

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Wed, Jan. 29 Winter concert Series Centre 64

Come celebrate New Year’s Eve at Kimberley Alpine Resort. Enjoy an awesome fireworks display at 9 p.m. There will be a family skating party 7-10 p.m. featuring a DJ spinning tunes.

Come early for night skiing and get glow sticks (while supplies last) and celebrate with glow skiing. There will be an organized glow stick run at 8:30 p.m. There will be a fire by the rink to keep warm and snacks and hot chocolate will be available. For dinner reservations at Montana’s call 250-427-1600.

Saturday, Jan. 4 Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour

Saturday, January 4, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. at Key City The-

Jan. 7 to Feb. 1 Art Exhibition

In the Gallery at Centre 64, Silent Spaces, artwork by Anton Zanesco. Gallery reception January 25, 2 to 4 p.m.

Sat. Jan. 25 Robbie Burns Night

Robbie Burns Night Dinner to be held Saturday, Jan. 25 at the Prestige in Cranbrook.. Tickets are available at Lotus Books and the Marysville Petro-Can.

Anja McCloskey, Dan Whitehouse and Daze of Grace (folk). Concert starts at 8 p.m.

Rockies Film Series March 6 - 8, 2014

17th annual Rockies Film Festival, March 6 – 8, 2014.

Regular Gold and Silver passes will be priced at $88 and $44 respectively after December 31. You must exchange these for actual movie tickets when they go on sale in February for 8 or 4 different films.

All individual tickets will be available for $12 for the festival. The January 9, 2014 film will be: Enough Said, starring the late James Gandolfini and Julia Louis Dreyfus. Sponsor Alpine Toyota.

Treasures Galore at Bargain Prices. Bibles For Missions Thrift Store.

Open Tues-Sat, 10am-5pm, 824 Kootenay St. N., Cranbrook.

Funtastic Singers Drop-In Singing group; free to attend-just for fun! No experience necessary! CDAC Office&Gallery 135 10th Ave S, Tuesdays starting September 24th 6.45-8.15pm 250-426-4223 / cdac@shaw.ca / www.cranbrookanddistrictartscouncil.com ICBL-Duplicate Bridge–Senior Center in Cranbrook. Mon & Wed 7pm, Thurs & Fri 1pm at Scout Hall, Marysville. Info: Maggie 250-417-2868.

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. It is ideal for those coping with arthritis, osteoporosis & injury. 1-800-461-3639 ext 4, and ask for Lauralee.

Cranbrook Phoenix Toastmasters meet every Thursday, noon -1:00 Heritage Inn. Toastmasters teaches communication & leadership skills. Roberta 250-489-0174. 1911.toastmastersclubs.org.

Community Acupuncture. By donation – Each Tuesday 4-6 pm, Roots to Health Naturopathic Clinic, Kimberley Health Centre – Lower Level, 260 4th Ave. 778-481-5008. Please visit: www.rootsto-health.com for more info.

Help Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cranbrook: One way you can help is by donating to our “Blue Bin” located outside to the left of Wal- Mart. This bin is there for any clothing items or soft items.

(250)489-3111 or email us at @bigbrothersbigsisters.ca Cranbrook Branch of the Stroke Recovery Association of BC. Meetings are from 10:00am-1:00pm the 2nd and 4th Wed. in the lower level of the Senior Citizen’s Hall, 125-17th St. S. Bring bag lunch. Tootie Gripich, 426-3994.

The GoGo Grannies meet the last Monday of each month at 7:00 at The College of the Rockies. Join us as we raise awareness & funds for Grandmothers raising their Grandchildren in countries devastated by Aids. Norma at 250-426-6111.

Family Science Night – starts Jan 14th for parents wanting to help their 9-12 yr olds succeed in science. Parents and children have fun exploring science. CBAL sponsored at the Cranbrook Library.

Free & snacks included. Pre-registration required by Jan 10: Anna 250-581- 2112 or wccranbrook@gmail.com Literacy Champion - pick up nominations for Cranbrook’s first Literacy Champion at Cranbrook Library, CBAL office (19A – 9th Ave S) or online [ http://www.cbal.org ]www.cbal.org.

Nominations close Jan 15th and our champion announced on Family Literacy Day Jan 27th. FMI: Anna 250-581-2112 or wccranbrook@gmail.com The Cranbrook Skating Club is celebrating their 60th Anniversary with an Ice Show on March 1st, 2014 at Western Financial Place.

We are looking to research the Club’s history and also locate previous skaters, coaches and judges. Contact Debbie Mandryk @ 250-489-2318 or debbiemandryk@msn.com.

Dance/Practice: every Saturday. Practice from 7 to 8 PM, dancing until 11 PM. Dance With Me Cranbrook Studio, 206-14 A 13th Street, South, behind Safeway.

Volunteers are needed to assist staff with childminding while parents attend programs at the Kimberley Early Learning Center.

Come play!! Weekly or monthly for 2 hours. Diana 250427-0716 Royal Canadian Legion Branch 24; Friday Meat Draw: 4:30- 6:30, Saturday Meat Draw: 3:30-5:30.

CRANBROOK QUILTERS’ GUILD hold their meetings every 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month at 7:15pm upstairs in the Seniors’ Hall, 12517th Ave. S. Everyone welcome. Info: Donna at 250-426-7136.

School Days Art Exhibition, CDAC Office and Gallery 135 10th Ave S., Tues-Fri 11-5pm, Saturday 10-2pm, 250-426-4223, cdac@ shaw.ca, www.cranbrookanddistrictartscouncil.com Place your notice in your “What’s Up?” Community Calendar FREE of charge. This column is intended for the use of clubs and non-profit organizations to publicize their coming events — provided the following requirements are met: • Notices will be accepted two weeks prior to the event.

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Reinhart picks up three assists as Canada downs Swiss 4-1 to end exhibition C ANADIAN PRESS

TRELLEBORG, Sweden - Jonathan Drouin scored twice to lead Canada’s national junior hockey squad to a 4-1 exhibition win over Switzerland on Monday.

It was the final tuneup for Canada, which opens the world junior tournament Thursday against Germany.

Canada finished with a 2-1 exhibition record but was coming off a 3-0 loss to Sweden on Sunday.

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Bo Horvat and Connor McDavid had the other goals for Canada.

Jake Paterson stopped 23 shots in goal.

Yannick Rathgeb replied for Switzerland while Melvin Nyffeler stopped 29 shots.

Rathgeb opened the scoring on the power play just 1:21 into the first period. But Drouin countered with power-play goals at 15:31 and 17:02 to put Canada ahead to stay.

Horvat scored short handed at 19:51 of the second before McDavid rounded out the scoring at 4:38 of the third.

Kootenay Ice captain Sam Reinhart picked up three assists, bringing his pre-tournament total to four points.

Prevost called up to the WHL Kimberley prospect makes WHL debut with Saskatoon Blades against the Kelowna Rockets TRE VOR CR AWLEY Sports Editor

It’s been quite a whirlwind few days for Coy Prevost.

The Kimberley product made his WHL debut with the Saskatoon Blades last week and also got a taste of Jr. B action with the Kimberley Dynamiters over the weekend against the Golden Rockets.

Prevost, a member of the Kootenay Ice in the B.C. Major Midget League, got the call to join the Blades for their final game before the Christmas break.

Fortunately, or unfortunately—depending on one’s perspective—it was against one of the hottest teams in the CHL as Saskatoon fell 7-1 to the Kelowna Rockets.

However, it’s the experience that counts, said Prevost.

“Everything was a little rough because I didn’t practice with them or anything, but I adjusted pretty well,” said Prevost. “…I think they ended up scoring some powerplay goals on us, so definitely in the future, Saskatoon is going to be a lot stronger, but right now, they’re a young team and they’re still developing.”

Prevost, who went undrafted but came out to Blades camp as a 15-year-old a year ago and ended up getting added to their protected list, flew in to Blades country and suited up the that night for the game.

“It’s definitely a lot faster

and bigger than all the other leagues, but it wasn’t too bad of an adjustment,” Prevost added.

The forward is currently based in Nelson with the BCMML Kootenay Ice, where he leads his team in scoring with six goals and 17 assists in 23 games.

Ice head coach Rob Wright said Prevost has earned his chance to get a taste of WHL life.

“He’s got nice hands, sees the ice really well,” said Wright. “He’s got some size, just trying to get him to use that size to his advantage, which he’s starting to do. Got a good work ethic, so things are going really well for him.”

Wright says Prevost is buy-

ing into what WHL scouts and coaches are looking for, in terms of playing simple hockey and making smart plays with and without the puck.

“That’s what we’re here for, is to develop,” Wright said.

“We didn’t do much of it last year, but this year, but this year, this is what it’s all about, getting these kids up in the KIJHL or Jr. A or major-junior and that’s what we are, is a development league, so it’s good for all these kids to do that.”

The Blades have lost Nikita Scherbak to Team Russia for the World Junior Championship and have struggled with injuries, which could mean another trip up to Saskatoon after the break, said Prevost.

Curler Brad Jacobs having a breakout season GREGORY STRONG Canadian Press

TORONTO - The Brad Jacobs rink started the year by winning its first Tim Hortons Brier and ended 2013 by qualifying for the Sochi Games.

It was a breakout effort that signalled the team was no flash in the pan. Jacobs and his teammates are young, powerful and appear ready for a long run at the top.

Their emergence as one of the country’s top rinks was one of the top Canadian curling stories in 2013.

“We want to be known as one of the best teams ever and I think that’s what drives us,” said Ryan Fry, who plays third on the Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.-based team.

Jennifer Jones will

join them in Sochi after locking up the women’s spot with a victory over Sherry Middaugh at the Tim Hortons Roar of the Rings in her hometown of Winnipeg.

An Olympic win is the one prize that has eluded Jones over her illustrious career. The 39-year-old has won four national titles and reached the world championship podium twice - taking gold in 2008 and bronze in 2010.

Rachel Homan’s rink out of Ottawa also enjoyed a strong season.

She beat Jones in the Scotties Tournament of Hearts final and then took bronze at the world championship in Riga, Latvia.

Homan dropped an 8-7 decision to Scotland’s Eve Muirhead in the semifinal. Muirhead

then beat Sweden’s Margaretha Sigfridsson for the gold.

Homan struggled at times during the Olympic trials before settling for third place. Her team still made big strides in 2013 and is expected to be a force on the women’s side for years to come.

It’s an interesting time on the men’s scene with top skips like Kevin Martin, Glenn Howard and Jeff Stoughton still playing at a high level as they enter the twilight of their careers.

Jacobs topped all three veterans en route to a perfect 8-0 record at the Olympic trials. His team of Fry and brothers E.J. and Ryan Harnden defeated John Morris 7-4 in the championship game.

“Brad Jacobs might

be the hottest curler in the world,” said Russ Howard, a two-time world champion and curling broadcaster.

“They were very impressive. To go through the Olympic trials 8-0, that’s a pretty tough bonspiel.”

Jacobs added a silver medal in his first appearance at the world championship, dropping an 8-6 decision to Sweden’s Niklas Edin.

Fry said the team learned a lot about preparation and focus from that event.

“We spent a lot of time reading press clippings,” he said. “We didn’t do the right things to prepare ourselves for worlds. We went into it on a high and when the carpet came out from under us, we really had to refocus to be able to even pull it back to get to

the final.”

Fry added that their international experience and strong results against tough competition have them feeling confident ahead of Sochi.

Morris was at the centre of a big off-season story as he left the Martin rink last spring after seven seasons.

Morris felt the team had run its course after an impressive run that included a world title, two Brier victories and Olympic gold at the 2010 Games in Vancouver.

Dave Nedohin replaced him on the Martin rink while Morris later teamed up with Jim Cotter. Morris handled skip duties while throwing third stones and did well to guide the team to the final of the Trials.

Losses by Ravens and Dolphins muddle AFC wild-card race ASSOCIATED PRESS

NEW YORK - The AFC wild-card race has four teams still in the running: the Ravens, Dolphins, Chargers and Steelers. None can earn the spot outright with a victory next Sunday.

Miami (8-7) must beat the Jets (7-8) and have Baltimore (8-7) lose or tie at Cincinnati (10-5); or win and have San Diego (8-7) win against Kansas City (11-

4); or tie and have Baltimore lose and San Diego lose or tie; or tie while the Ravens tie and Chargers tie.

Baltimore must win and have San Diego lose or tie; or win and have Miami lose or tie; or tie and have Miami and San Diego lose; or tie and have Miami tie and San Diego lose; or have Miami, San Diego and Pittsburgh (7-8) lose.

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Pittsburgh must win at home against Cleveland (4-11) and have the other three lose.

The division titles already are decided, with Denver (12-3) taking the AFC West, New England (11-4) the East, Indianapolis (10-5) the South, and Cincinnati (10-5) the North.

In the NFC, no division is clinched. Seattle (12-3) leads the West,

Carolina (11-4) the South, Philadelphia (9-6) the East, and Chicago (8-7) the North.

The Seahawks and Panthers own playoff berths, and both will take their divisions with wins Sunday: Seattle at home against St. Louis (7-8) and Carolina at Atlanta.

Philadelphia plays at Dallas (8-7) for the East crown on Sunday. Chicago hosts Green Bay (77-1) for the North title.

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Sports Kootenay Ice fans get a chance to shoot for a truck Submit ted

Cranbrook, BC—It may not be easy to do but it can be done. Take a huge board, cut a small rectangular hole (just large enough for a puck to slip through), place it in a goalie net and then take two shooters and place them 2 blue lines away and shout “Shoot for the Truck”.

Denham Ford is bringing their holly jolly Starlite spirit once again to the Kootenay ICE ~ December 27 home game with a chance for hockey fans that make a donation to East Kootenay Foundation for Health, to be drawn as one of the two lucky people to get a chance to shoot to win a Ford truck. The concept is simple—just hit a winning shot through the slot.

“We just love watching and hearing the excitement in the rink when two lucky fans take to the ice to try their chance at winning one of our award-winning vehicles.,” said

Braydon Denham.

“Add to that support for the EKFH and hospital well it’s an all round happy time of year for us at Denham Ford.”

Volunteers from the East Kootenay Foundation for Health will be encouraging fans to donate to its Starlite Campaign. With a donation, fans receive a ticket and must wait to hear just after the start of the 1st period if they will be one of two shooters.

Denham Ford began the tradition in support of EKFH back in 2011.

Since then one truck was awarded and several other close calls have also occurred. In the end whether a lucky fan drives away with a truck the winner is health care as Denham Ford’s contributions of almost $8,000 are making an impact on health care at the regional hospital.

So get your tickets early for the December 27 game when Kootenay ICE vs. Spokane Chiefs and please consider a gift to the Starlite Campaign.

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Marion Dixon celebrates with Kootenay Ice game night staff after winning a truck two seasons ago with a shot from centre ice.

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Tuesday, DECEMBER 24, 2013

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birdwatching with the Rocky Mountain Naturalists

Shrikes, snipes and myths of winter feeding Daryl Calder

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uring the winter, East Kootenay birders always hope to see a curious bird which moves down from the north into the northern States and southern Canada. The Northern Shrike breeds in coniferous bogs and cool open woods of Northern Canada and Alaska. If you ever hear them, they are probably emitting a shrieking cry.

It is easy to understand why they were given the name ‘Shrike’ which comes from the same Old English root as the word shriek. These hawk-like birds, nevertheless, have syringeal (voice box) muscles and other internal features that are typical of songbirds. Rarely, a lively, varied song can be heard.

Also called the ‘Butcher Bird’ or ‘Butcher Watchman’, it sometimes impales its prey, a little bird or rodent, on a thorn, splinter or fence barb. It will return to feed later because of food scarcity or because some of the organs and parts become more palatable with ageing.

In addition to small animals, the shrike will eat insects and reptiles, and is a voracious eater of grasshoppers. Before impaling a large insect, it will break off the wings, spines and stingers for safe storage. Look for a medium-sized, black, white and grey songbird, and its stout bill with a hooked tip.

Population trends are difficult to assess because of the Northern Shrike’s rarity and remoteness of its breeding habitat. Its territory can be very large, from about 50 to 100 hectares. Fortunately, large areas of suitable breeding habitat in Alaska and northern Canada are protected.

Another medium-sized bird was observed in the Elk Valley during the recent Fernie Christmas Bird Count.

His camouflage is so good that he is often not seen until ‘flushing’ from the grass. From the edge of an open pond alongside the Elk River, a Wilson’s Snipe burst into the air and landed on a nearby active beaver dam.

Rarely seen in December, this common shorebird of wet, grassy spots has an extremely long bill that it uses to probe in the mud for small invertebrates.

On summer evenings, the hollow, low whistled sound called ‘winnowing’ is used by the male to defend his territory and attract a mate. It is not a vocal sound, but rather is produced by air flowing over the outstretched tail feathers with each wingbeat. The outer tail feathers are greatly modified to produce the sound and are thin and curved.

The long bill of the Wilson’s Snipe is flexible.

The tips can be opened and closed with no movement at the base of the bill. Sensory pits at the tip of the bill allow

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the snipe to feel its prey deep in the mud. The clutch size is almost always four eggs. The male snipe takes the first two chicks to hatch and leaves the nest with them. The female takes the last two and cares for them; the parents have no contact after that point.

“Least Concern” is the conservation status.

The word ‘sniper’ originated because he is hunted in many places.

Christmas Bird Counters hope to spot the Snipe near Ta Ta Creek during the Kimberley CBC on January 4.

A discussion of winter bird feeding should include consideration of a number of myths. One urban legend states that feeding birds makes them “dependent on handouts.” Studies have shown that wild birds only get an average of 25 per cent of their food from feeders. While they will visit feeders out of convenience, they are well able to find other sources of food.

Feeding will not “in-

terfere with the birds’ migration.” Migrants depend on the weather, daylight and their own genetic instincts. Available feeders actually give them a much needed energy boost to help them survive their long journeys.

“Rice can kill birds”: The myth that uncooked rice will swell and kill birds is one of the most persistent and false. Leftover rice is one kind of nutritious kitchen scrap that can be safely added to feeders in moderation, and the birds will eat it happily.

“Birds will choke on peanut butter” is another complete falsehood.

Nuthatches, chickadees, woodpeckers and jays

prefer this nutritious treat, high in calories and fat. If you are concerned with how sticky the peanut butter is, you can blend it with cornmeal or flour to make it more crumbly.

“Bread is perfect to feed ducks.” While bread and crackers can be fed in moderation as a treat, feeding bread exclusively can lead to unhealthy birds and polluted waterways. Bread has very little nutritional value.

Too much bread can attract predators, rodents and other pests. Decayed bread can also lead to diseases that can infect both birds and humans. Take cracked corn or wheat to the local pond.

“Birds’ feet will freeze to metal feeder perches.”

Birds’ feet are actually well protected against cold weather. Birds do not have sweat glands in their feet; their feet and legs are made up of scaly tissue with a low blood flow to minimize cold damage. Keep your winter feeders in dry, sheltered areas where they will not get iced over during storms.

“Bird feed never goes bad.” With improper storage, seed can attract rodents and pests or become mildewed, and old seed is less nutritious and appetizing. Use airtight containers in a cool, dry area, and always check that the seed is not spoiled.

“Mixed seed is a bad feeder choice.” On the contrary, an appropriate blend is a great way to attract a wider variety of birds to your backyard.

Choose a blend which contains sunflower seeds, cracked corn, nuts and fruit. Experiment with creating your own mixed seed specifically for your favourite backyard birds. Avoid mixes with too much filler and use an appropriate feed-

ing station.

There is one additional consideration related to feeding winter birds. Try to discourage deer from becoming habituated to spilled seed and hulls; they will return every night when they discover this food source. A simple hoop of wire fencing about six feet high and six feet in diameter secured with rebar stakes will keep deer separated from this attractant. Habituated deer will not help our current urban deer troubles.

It’s worthwhile checking the feeder during darkness, as you may be fortunate to spot an unexpected visitor, the Northern Flying Squirrel.

To learn more about the wonders of East Kootenay nature, Christmas Bird Counts or outings, contact Rocky Mountain Naturalists: Greg Ross, 250-4892566; Dianne Cooper, 250-427-1921; or myself, 250-489-1601.

Submitted by Daryl Calder on behalf of the Rocky Mountain Naturalists.

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NEWS

Cougars killed after hunting near homes in Columbia Valley Nicole Trigg Columbia Valley Pioneer

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vation officers were back in Windermere tracking down a large tom (adult male) that had killed a deer by the Shadybrook Campground, located next to Tretheway Beach.

Tracked to just south of Indian Beach Estates where it was treed, it was also destroyed. All four cats were roughly two to three years old, weighing approximately 80 to 120 pounds, and posed no imminent threat to people.

“These were all hard decisions for us,” said Kruger. “In all these cases, the cougars are pursuing and killing what they’re supposed to, their natural prey; it’s just where they’re doing it. We have to weigh that.”

It comes down to public safety, he said.

“Typically, if they get comfortable in our communities, it’s just a matter of time because they are opportunistic for prey.”

The public is asked to report any cougar sightings by calling the RAPP (Report All Poachers and Polluters) line at 1-877-952-7277.

“Through reports, we can establish a pattern and track these animals,” said Kruger. “If they’re just passing through, that’s more normal behaviour, and not a big issue.”

Provincial statistics show a high percentage of cougar attacks are on small children, so he warns parents to supervise their kids’ play in forested areas and green belts.

Groups of people are a deterrent, and domestic animals should also be supervised and brought in at night as cougars are most active from dusk to dawn.

In the Canmore area on Monday, two cougars were put down after killing and attacking two dogs.

“Definitely this is the most cougar activity within the communities that I’ve seen (in the three years) since I’ve been here,” said Kruger.

“There is no doubt the high number of natural prey, the ungulates, the deer and the sheep that are taking up residence in our communities, are a piece of it.”

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A rare gem valued at $500,000 was stolen from a storefront window in Gastown.

Canadian gemstone stolen in Vancouver heist C ANADIAN PRESS

VANCOUVER — In Canadian terms, this could rank right up there with the Hope Diamond, and police in Vancouver want to find it.

They’re looking for a rare gemstone stolen early last Friday morning in a robbery in the city’s Gastown district.

The front window of Rocks and Gems Canada was smashed Dec. 20 and police say the crook made off with a nearly 28 centimetre-long piece of ammolite.

The opal-like gem, worth $500,000, is formed from the fossilized shells of extinct marine mollusks known as ammonites, and contains the same minerals that make pearls.

Ammolite, Alberta’s official gemstone, is also ranked as a Canadian national treasure, meaning the federal government must approve an application to take it out of the country.

Police want to hear from anyone who may have information about the theft or know where the gem can be found.

Police save Christmas after thieves steal Regina family’s presents C ANADIAN PRESS

REGINA — Police in Regina saved the day for a family whose presents were stolen in a break-in.

Thieves broke into the home of a family with three children last week, taking all the family’s Christmas presents and a little girl’s piggy bank to boot.

Police were called and one of the men in blue, Const. Brandon Boon, saw what happened and decided to do something.

So he passed the hat among his colleagues, and pulled together $415 in cash, a snow globe, and more than eight kilograms of chocolate.

The Regina Police Association, the officers’ union, donated some children’s toys as well.

On Saturday, the officers presented the gifts to the family.

Police spokesman Les Parker says it’s just one of many good deeds officers have done over the year.

“I spoke to just two of our members and they gave me a huge list of anecdotes of the type of stuff that happens at Christmas, and year ‘round,’’ he said.

Parker listed off just a few including giving gift baskets to senior citizens, adopting families locally and internationally and manning the Salvation Army’s kettles. He said sometimes officers will buy a pair of shoes for someone they see who doesn’t have any, or a coffee card for someone in need.

“They do see a lot of rough things, especially at the colder times. It helps make them feel better to do a little good.’’

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Tuesday, DECEMBER 24, 2013

NEWS

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Hundreds of thousands without power after weekend ice storm Diana Mehta Canadian Press

TORONTO — Hundreds of thousands of people living in the Greater Toronto Area remained without power Monday after a severe ice storm downed power lines and brought tree limbs crashing onto slippery city streets.

The region appeared to be the hardest hit by a nasty weather system that saw a mix of freezing rain, ice pellets and low temperatures move from southern Ontario to the Atlantic.

Utilities in Ontario were warning residents to brace for the possibility of being without power past Christmas Day as crews worked around the clock to help communities recover.

The head of Toronto Hydro, one of the region’s largest power utilities, said residents should brace for the worst.

“Make plans for a multiple day (outage),’’ said Anthony Haines. “I hope that doesn’t happen or if it does, that it’s a very limited number of homes that are affect-

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A man steps over downed power lines near Dufferin Grove Park in Toronto on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013 following an ice storm. ed that way.’’

The utility had restored power to about 100,000 customers in Toronto by Monday morning, but some 215,000 remained in the dark. More than 300,000 had no power at the peak of the outage.

The utility had managed to deal with the majority of downed live power lines and was focused Monday on restoring power to major city infrastructure and large “feeders,’’ which

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supply power to thousands of customers in some cases.

Elsewhere in Ontario, Hydro One, which serves 1.3 million customers, said more than 112,000 customers were still without power in smaller towns and rural areas. Power Stream, which serves Markham, Richmond Hill and Vaughan among other communities, reported 20,600 customers were still down.

Meanwhile, the

mayor of Toronto emphasized Monday that Canada’s largest city was not in a state of emergency.

“If the weather and the winds picked up last night and it was worse, then we would have had to ask the province for some help,’’ said Rob Ford. “Obviously we’re not even close to that situation.’’

Although Toronto Hydro had been operating under its own state of emergency due to

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widespread power outages Ford said he felt he had made the right call.

“Weather changes, like last night we were supposed to have severe winds and rain, that never happened, so it’s hard to predict,’’ he said.

“And you don’t want to cry wolf.’’

Ford says the city’s roads are in good shape and most of the transit system is back with full subway service expected to resume Monday.

Those flying out of the city, however, were still facing numerous flight delays and some cancellations.

The storm system also coated much of southern Quebec in ice, and continues to produce freezing drizzle in parts of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.

Some 50,000 customers in Quebec and about 11,000 in New Brunswick are still without power.

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Claude Robinson leaves the Supreme Court of Canada during a break in proceedings on Feb. 13, 2013 in Ottawa.

Supreme Court rules in favour of Montreal animator in children’s show battle C ANADIAN PRESS

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled in favour of a Montreal animator in his long-running battle over copyright infringement.

Claude Robinson had already won at the Quebec Court of Appeal, which ruled that the Montreal company, Cinar, had essentially copied his idea for a children’s television show.

Robinson was originally awarded more than $5 million in damages, so Cinar appealed to the Supreme Court, and has now lost.

Robinson created a children’s show concept called The Adventures of Robinson Curiosity in the 1980s that was loosely based on Daniel Defoe’s Robinson Crusoe novel.

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20) You seem to have no problems solving others’ problems. You know that there is always a solution. A loved one could be overserious, and you might attempt to lighten up the conversation. Friends will drop by, so let spontaneity rule. Tonight: A change of pace.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Stay close to home, and you will finish the lion’s share of the work. Your ability to understand what is going on is important.

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CANCER (June 21-July 22) Make calls, especially to those at a distance whom you might not be able to reach later. Your creativity tends to help others relax. They know that you can help them handle whatever comes their way. Tonight: Go caroling. Get into the spirit of the holiday!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Your instincts will help you grasp a problem and read between the lines. You have a lot to get done. Make a call to a loved one who often feels left out or lonely. A discussion could help lift this person’s spirits.

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VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Your spark ignites other’s spirit and energy. You could be surprised by what spontaneously erupts. Reach out to someone who might be depressed or sad. Realize that you can break through this person’s defenses.

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SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Make a point to go along with what others want to do. You could be overwhelmed by a last-minute request or phone call. A loved one could appear, which will make you smile from ear to ear. A serious talk should be postponed. Keep the mood light. Tonight: Where others are.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) You might want to get past a problem. Take a stand and deal with a family member who could be overexcited. Invite a close friend over for eggnog and maybe a game of Scrabble.

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The problem started when on several occasions my girlfriends and I went out to the bars and danced until the wee hours. During one of those nights, I had a few too many drinks and ended up kissing one of the guys I was dancing with. My fiance found out about it from a mutual friend, and now he wants to break off our engagement. He feels this was cheating and that I have betrayed his trust.

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I have one married daughter, and my husband has two sons, one of whom is married.

Our marriage is wonderful. The problem is my husband’s 28-year-old daughter-in-law.

She is overweight, and her skin sags everywhere. You can see her backside, and her pants are very low in the front, so her stomach hangs over. You can tell her to pull up her pants, but she claims she is “in style.”

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Dear Annie: I feel moved to respond to the letter from “Betrayed,” whose husband refuses to have sex but watches plenty of porn.

There are always two sides to every story.

My wife and I have been married for 16 years. While we were dating, she was sexually aggressive, experimental, provocative and playful. Now the story is different. Of course, with the children around, sex requires planning. But when I began going to bed early, she started going to bed late. When I went to bed late, as instructed, she went to bed early and “wasn’t in the mood.”

Sessions with three different psychologists ended the same way. In each case, she said, “I don’t want to go back. I am being picked on.” I’ve tried asking what I can do differently to make her happy, but she has no suggestions. Now she finds fault with everything I do.

Two years ago, I developed erectile dysfunction. The prescription drugs work fine, but her lack of interest means the last bottle of Viagra remains untouched. Pornography is evil and disgusting and is certainly no answer. But I have no other answers. Life is complex, and sometimes you limp along as best you can. -- T. Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please email your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. To find out more about Annie’s Mailbox and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com.

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K R A S N O YA R S K , Russia — The last two imprisoned members of the Russian punk band Pussy Riot walked free Monday, criticizing the amnesty measure that released them as a publicity stunt, with one calling for a boycott of the Winter Olympics to protest Russia’s human rights record.

Maria Alekhina and Nadezhda Tolokonnikova were granted amnesty last week in a move largely viewed as the Kremlin’s attempt to soothe criticism of Russia’s human rights record before the Sochi Games in February.

“I’m calling for a boycott of the Olympic Games,’’ Tolokonnikova said. “What is happening today — releasing people just a few months before their term expires — is a cosmetic measure.’’

The amnesty — part of a wide measure passed last week by the parliament — and President Vladimir Putin’s pardoning last week of onetime oil tycoon and political rival Mikhail Khodorkovsky freed some of the most prominent convicts who were sentenced in politically-tainted cases.

But it also gives them new freedom to launch criticism of Putin’s Russia amid intense attention from international news media.

Khodorkovsky on Sunday told a news conference that his release shouldn’t be seen as indicating that there aren’t other “political prison-

Maria Alekhina

Nadezhda Tolokonnikova ers’’ in Russia.

Another member of Pussy Riot, Yekaterina Samutsevich, was previously released on a suspended sentence. All three were found guilty of hooliganism motivated by religious hatred and sentenced to two years in prison for a guerrilla performance at Moscow’s main cathedral in March 2012.

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Kalashnikov dead at 94; designed AK-47 rifle of which 100 million have been sold Associated Press

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the state and the church.

Russia’s parliament passed the amnesty bill last week, allowing the release of thousands of inmates. Alekhina and Tolokonnikova, who were due for release in March, qualified for amnesty because they have small children.

There has been an international outcry over Russia’s human rights record, including a law passed earlier this year that bans so-called gay propaganda among minors, which gay groups

in Russia and abroad say feeds the existing enmity toward gay people in the country.

To l o k o n n i k o v a walked out of a prison in the Siberian city of Krasnoyarsk on Monday, smiling to reporters and flashing a V sign.

“How do you like our Siberian weather here?’’ said Tolokonnikova, wearing a down jacket but no hat or scarf in the minus 25 Celsius (minus 13 Fahrenheit) air.

Tolokonnikova said that she and Alekhina will set up a human rights group to help prisoners.

“I saw this small totalitarian machine from the inside,’’ the 24-year-old said. “Russia functions the same way the prison colony does.’’

Alekhina, who was released earlier on Monday from a prison outside Nizhny Novgorod, said she would have stayed behind bars to serve her term if she had been allowed.

She said the amnesty bill covers less than 10 per cent of the prison population and only a fraction of women with children. Women convicted of grave crimes, even if they have children, are not eligible for amnesty.

Alekhina said that prison officials didn’t give her a chance to say goodbye to cellmates, but put her in a car and drove her to the train station in downtown Nizhny Novgorod. Before seeing her family and friends, she met with local rights activists and said she will work on defending human rights.

MOSCOW — Mikhail Kalashnikov started out wanting to make farm equipment, but the harvest he reaped was one of blood as the designer of the AK-47 assault rifle, the world’s most popular firearm.

It was the carnage of World War, when Nazi Germany overran much of the Soviet Union, which altered his course and made his name as well-known for bloodshed as Smith, Wesson and Colt.

The distinctive shape of the gun, often called “a Kalashnikov,’’ appeared on revolutionary flags and adorns memorabilia.

Kalashnikov died Monday at age 94 in a hospital in Izhevsk, the capital of the Udmurtia republic where he lived. He had been hospitalized for the past month with unspecified health problems.

The AK-47 — “Avtomat Kalashnikov’’ and the year it went into

production — is the world’s most popular firearm, favoured by guerrillas, terrorists and the soldiers of many armies. An estimated 100 million guns are spread worldwide.

Though it isn’t especially accurate, its ruggedness and simplicity are exemplary: it performs in sandy or wet conditions which jam more sophisticated weapons such as the U.S. M-16.

“During the Vietnam war, American soldiers would throw away their M-16s to grab AK-47s and bullets for it from dead Vietnamese soldiers,’’ Kalashnikov said in July 2007 at a ceremony marking the rifle’s 60th anniversary.

The weapon’s suitability for jungle and desert fighting made it nearly ideal for the Third World insurgents backed by the Soviet Union, and Moscow not only dis-

tributed the AK-47 widely but also licensed its production in some 30 other countries.

Kalashnikov, born into a peasant family in Siberia, began his working life as a railroad clerk.

After he joined the Red Army in 1938, he began to show mechanical flair by inventing several modifications for Soviet tanks.

The moment that firmly set his course was in the 1941 battle of Bryansk against Nazi forces, when a shell hit his tank. Recovering from wounds in the hospital, Kalashnikov brooded about the superior automatic rifles he’d seen the Nazis deploy; his rough ideas and revisions bore fruit five years later.

“Blame the Nazi Germans for making me become a gun designer,’’ said Kalashnikov. “I always wanted to construct agricultural machinery.’’

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