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IN THE COLD!by Patricia L. Cook

In winter most areas of North America are dealing with cold weather. Some people love it; some hate it. In this Tidbits we will look at ice fishing and icebergs, as well as how you can be left “out in the cold,” and that has nothing to do with the weather! • Cold is defined as “having a relatively low

temperature; having little or no warmth.” Also, in regards to behavior or personality it can be: “lacking in passion, emotion, enthusiasm” or “not affectionate, cordial, or friendly.”

• If you’ve ever been in a situation where you were ignored, neglected or forgotten, you probably felt like you were “left out in the cold.” In this situation, the term is used as an idiom. This idiom originated in the 1800s in reference to someone who was left outdoors without shelter. Hopefully this doesn’t happen often!

• Many fishermen (mostly men, but there are women enthusiasts as well) love to drill through deep ice and wait for fish to bite! Ice fishing is a major winter past-time in Canada and northern states in the U.S. that are cold enough for thick ice. Some great advantages of ice fishing: not as many anglers trying to get your spot, fewer insects “bugging” you, and you’re not likely to perspire!

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IN THE COLD! (continued):• Because Canada has long winters, it is no

wonder that they have a lot of people who like to ice fish. It is home to the greatest number of participants in the sport. In the year 2000, Canadian anglers spent a combined total of 4,489,296 days ice fishing!

• A small fishing village on the south shore of Nova Scotia, West Pubnico, was named for the native Mi’kmaq word, Pombcoup, which means: “a hole that has been cut in the ice for fishing.”

• More than 60% of the fish Canadians catch beneath the ice are caught and released. They eat less than one third of their catch. They practice CPR: “catch, photograph, release!”

• Minnesota is nicknamed the “Land of 10,000 Lakes.” There are actually 11,842 lakes in the state that are 10 acres or larger (4 ha). With so many lakes and cold winters it is no wonder that ice fishing is a popular sport.

• Minnesota is known for its abundance of ice shelters set up on the state’s lakes. If you’ve ever flown into or out of the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport you have probably noticed all of the dots on the lakes! Each year it is estimated that around 150,000 ice fishing shelters are set up. The state’s Department of Natural Resources estimates that about 30% of the fish caught in the state are caught when the lakes are frozen.

• Ice fishing is a risky sport and the depth of the ice is something to be taken very seriously. In 2009, over 100 people were stranded on the Great Lakes. They became stranded when ice broke away where they were fishing. The Coast Guard rescued all, however, one died in route to the hospital due to hypothermia. This life threatening condition occurs when body temperature falls below 95° F (35° C).

• It is imperative when ice fishing to get expert advice. Knowing the area and the ice conditions can make the sport fun; not knowing can lead to disaster. It is recommended that ice thickness for someone fishing alone (not really advisable) be almost four inches (10 cm). For groups, where more are standing on the ice, the ice should be about 7.5 inches (18 cm). When vehicles are taken on the ice, which does happen in some cold climates, the ice should be 11-12 inches (28 cm).

• Icebergs are much thicker than the ice that freezes over lakes in the winter. Icebergs are chunks of ice that developed on land, then break off and float in a lake or ocean. The word “iceberg” originates from the Dutch “ijsberg”, which means ice mountain.

• Icebergs are found in all shapes and sizes, from very small pieces to ice islands that can be the size of a small country. The term “iceberg” actually refers to ice larger than 16 feet (5 m) in diameter. Smaller icebergs are known as growlers and bergy bits. Even though they are smaller, they are harder to IN

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(NC)—Breakfast is the most vital meal of the day. However, a quarter of Canadian moms (26%) feel they are too rushed to prepare breakfast for their children in the morning. As breakfast champions and in honour of World Nutella Day on February 5th Nutella is highlighting the importance of breakfast throughout the month and providing tips and helpful recipes. One strategy to help during the morning rush is to choose a dish that can be created in advance, such as Nutella breakfast muffins. This allows less time to be spent on meal preparation in the morning and more time enjoying breakfast together as a family.

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• In a large bowl, whisk together, flours, oats, baking powder and baking soda. In another bowl, whisk together milk, applesauce, honey, egg and vanilla. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix just to combine. Fold in raspberries and spoon batter equally between the 12 muffins.

• Bake muffins for 19 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the muffin comes out clean. Let muffins cool completely.

• Slice the muffin open and spread with 1 tablespoon of Nutella. Great for breakfast on the go. Muffins can be made ahead and frozen.

• Pair with a glass of milk and handful of extra berries.

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Jan. 21: in 1793, King Louis XVI of France was executed on the guillotine by revolutionaries. Before he lost his head, he asked the public for prayers for France. In 1976, the supersonic Concorde passenger jet made its maiden flights from Britain and France.

Jan. 22: in 1968, the comedy show “Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In” premiered on NBC-TV. In 1973, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down its Roe vs. Wade decision, which legalized abortion using a trimester approach.

Jan. 23: in 1973, President Nixon announced an accord to end American involvement in the Vietnam War. In 1968, North Korea seized the U.S. Navy ship Pueblo, charging its crew with being on a spying mission. (The crew was released 11 months later.)

Jan. 24: in 1848, sawmill builder James Wilson Marshall’s find of gold in a branch of the Sacramento River near Coloma, Calif., set off the California Gold Rush. In 1965, Sir Winston Churchill died at age 90.

Jan. 25: in 1533, England’s King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn were married. She was the second of his six wives and the mother of the future Queen Elizabeth I. In 1971, cult leader Charles Manson and three female followers were found guilty of murder and conspiracy in the 1969 slayings of seven people.

Jan. 26: in 1788, the first European settlers in Australia, led by Captain Arthur Phillip, landed in present-day Sydney. In 1962, the dance craze known as the Twist was banned in Catholic schools.

Jan. 27: in 1880, Thomas Edison patented the electric incandescent lamp. In 1913, American athlete Jim Thorpe was stripped of his 1912 Olympic gold medals because he had briefly played professional baseball. The medals were restored posthumously nearly 60 years later.

This week’s question: What future president of the United States became director of Central Intelligence in 1976?

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“China,” is that they originated in that country. The first tea cups did not have handles and were called tea bowls. Some of the early tea bowls used in Europe were more like deep saucers and were used so that the tea cooled quicker.

• Saucers, as we know them, to accompany tea cups did not appear until 1700. Tea cups with handles were not seen until Robert Adams came up with the idea in about 1750.

• The English embraced Mr. Adams designs. They thought tea bowls were messy and people often burned their hands on them. Robert Adams designed cups that were taller and wider than the base and the saucers he introduced, more flat like small plates, were welcomed as a place to let a hot cup rest. His designs quickly became the standard for what became known as the “English Tea Service Set.”

• Since the English started the tradition of putting cream and sugar in their tea, Mr. Adams also started designing tea pots, sugar holders, cream/milk containers, and even matching tea spoons. His sets were made from porcelain that was strong but looked beautiful and delicate. English porcelain tea cups have a translucent look when held up to a light.

• The Chinese still prefer to drink tea from pottery-ware. They use what is known as “purple clay” from the Yixing, Jianqsu, and Jinqdezhen regions of China.

• Chinese purple clay cups are thicker than most pottery and without handles. The thicker pottery protects hands from burns that are possible with thinner China cups.

• Japanese tea drinkers also use handle-less pottery or sometimes ceramic cups. They usually have hand painted designs with poems, flowers or even geisha girls. Some Japanese tea ware is made with innovative lids and strainers built into the cups.

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THE COLD! (continued): spot and therefore very dangerous for ships. • Even though most icebergs are found floating

in oceans of salt water they are made of pure fresh water. Most of the icebergs on earth are found in the frigid waters surrounding Antarctica and in the northern Atlantic Ocean. Most icebergs originate near the west coast of Greenland.

• “Iceberg Alley” is the name given to an area from Baffin Bay, off the west coast of Greenland where many massive icebergs break into the water, to the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador on the east coast of Canada. The Newfoundland and Labrador area is known as the Iceberg Capital of the World.

• Approximately 90% of the icebergs that are in the waters near Newfoundland and Labrador originated from the glaciers of western Greenland. They are among the fastest moving icebergs in the world. Even so, by most standards, the four miles (7 km) per year that they tend to move seems slow. It takes an estimated two to three years for the massive icebergs to cover the 1600 nautical miles (2963 km) and reach the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador. If icebergs reach the Atlantic Ocean before melting, they melt rather quickly in the warm waters.

• After the sinking of the Titanic in 1912, near Newfoundland, the United States, Canada, and eleven other countries formed the International Ice Patrol. The patrol uses airplanes and radar to track icebergs that make their way into the major shipping lanes. The U.S. National Ice Center monitors icebergs larger than 5,400 square feet (500 sq/m) near Antarctica using satellite data. Icebergs are not just studied and watched to protect ships, scientists use them as tools for studying ocean processes and climate.

• A way that some inventive Canadians have chosen to use the abundance of icebergs floating in their waters is in creating vodka and other alcoholic spirits. The Iceberg Vodka

Corporation, based in St. John’s Newfoundland, produces spirits “made from naturally pure 12,000-year-old icebergs harvested off the coast of Newfoundland.” They use Ontario-grown sweet corn in making their beverages as well. They also make Iceberg Rum and Iceberg Gin.

• The largest iceberg ever recorded was found near Baffin Island in 1882. Eight miles long and three miles wide (13 km long/6 km wide), its height above water was 65 feet (20 m).

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Time ManagementOur lives are so filled with tasks and time-saving gadgets these days and yet it seems like we never have enough time to do everything we want to. Some are busy earning a living while others are busy making our churches, nonprofits, and community charities the best they can be. Still others are busy entertaining themselves nearly to death(!!). The point is - no matter what camp you find yourself in (perhaps it’s none of the above as I simply chose 3 broad categories...) - busyness is a near universal problem. Many of us are counting on retirement for enough time to do all the things we’ve not yet had time for because we were simply too busy. For many, the unfortunate reality is that they won’t make it to retirement or, if they do, they’ll not have the energy or health to really enjoy it. It’s sad, but retirement is neither a promise nor a guarantee; we must live each day as if it could be our last... not fearfully, but with a healthy contentment that we’re living our best life now. What I want to encourage is for you to ensure you have some ‘margin’ in your life. Just as a piece of paper has margins around it (for unexpected notes, or just for

doodling), so our lives need margins to help us deal with the unexpected or to simply doodle and have some fun. If we are so busy all the time, our lives will feel and look as cluttered as a piece of paper without any margins, with writing everywhere and no apparent order to any of it. If you know me well, you’ll know that I have a long way to go myself in putting intentional margins into my life. But it’s coming. And I’ve been blessed every single time I’ve been able to

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QUEEN VICTORIAQueen Victoria holds the title of the longest reigning monarch in the United Kingdom. She ruled from 1837-1901; for 63 years and 7 months. The current queen, Queen Elizabeth II, has been in power for almost 61 years.• Born on May 24, 1819, at

Kensington Palace in London, Victoria was the only child of Prince Edward (Duke of Kent) and Princess Victoria Mary Louisa of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld. Christened “Alexandrina Victoria” and called “Drina” by her family, the future queen’s formal name from birth was Her Royal Highness Princess Victoria of Kent.

• Queen Victoria’s father died when she was only eight months old. Her mother was very protective and she was taught at home. Her first language was German but she was taught to speak French and English when she was only three years old. (Later in life she also learned to speak Hindustani since she became ruler of India.) She studied history, geography and the Bible and was taught to play the piano and to paint.

• Victoria was the granddaughter of George III and inherited

the throne from her uncle William IV. Her father was one of four sons of George III but since none of his brothers had legitimate children in line for the throne, she became William IV’s successor. Victoria was elevated to the throne at the young age of 18, with her coronation held

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• The British Empire became very powerful during Queen Victoria’s reign. She ruled about one quarter of the world’s landmass and approximately one quarter of the world’s population; about 450 million people. The land under British rule was so large that many said “the sun never set on the British Empire.”

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Q: I’m considering a new pet, however my business travel takes me away from home two to four nights a week. Do you think I should get a cat? Or would two cats be a better choice? Any other ideas?

A: Get a fish. I’m only half kidding. Some kinds of lizards, snakes, or fish might be better options than a cat, but I understand that it’s not easy to cuddle a reptile or a fish. If you’re determined to get a cat, you should. Even better, two cats will keep one another company. Most shelters have cats that, in fact, have lived in pairs and the agency prefers to adopt them out this way. If you want only one pet, a slightly older cat makes the most sense, since you don’t want to leave a rambunctious kitty home alone too long.Actually, I don’t like the idea of leaving any cat alone for two to four days without some human companionship. Of course, that’s what pet sitters, dog walkers and litter box scoopers are for!

“HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA”: Where do monsters go to get rest and relaxation? Check the title again, since this animated comedy-fantasy finds Dracula (voice of Adam Sandler) operating the site. With his daughter (voice of Selena Gomez) celebrating her birthday, he’s happy to have such fearsome friends as Frankenstein and the Invisible Man (voices of Kevin James and David Spade) visiting ... but the joyous occasion is threatened when a human (voice of Andy Samberg) crashes the party. Steve Buscemi, Fran Drescher, Molly Shannon and Cee Lo Green also are in the voice cast. DVD extras: audio commentary by director Genndy Tartakovsky, producer

Michelle Murdocca and visual effects supervisor Daniel Kramer; deleted scenes; “Goodnight Mr. Fool” minimovie; music video. ***

“PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 4”: Get out the video cameras to monitor evil again. Another family experiences supernatural terror in this installment of the cost-effective franchise, which moves forward in time from the initial tale but still retains familiar elements for those familiar with the preceding films. Original co-star Katie Featherston appears again as a linking factor between the stories, and Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman (“Catfish”) return from the series’ third film as directors. ***

“DOWNTON ABBEY: SEASON 3”: Since the newest episodes of creator-writer Julian Fellowes’ internationally popular drama are airing currently on PBS’ “Masterpiece Classic,” there’s a bonus for those who buy this set upon release, as they’ll be able to see the remaining stories before they’re televised in the States. Oscar winner Shirley MacLaine is a highly notable cast addition as the mother of Lady Grantham (Elizabeth McGovern), and she wastes no time colliding with Lady Violet (Emmy winner Maggie Smith). Hugh Bonneville, Michelle Dockery, Dan Stevens, Penelope Wilton and Joanne Froggatt are among other continuing cast members. ****

“THE COLD LIGHT OF DAY”: If your father is played by Bruce Willis, and he’s supposedly a worker drone, chances are good he’s keeping some big secrets. That’s what the character played by the screen’s soon-to-be Superman, Henry Cavill, finds out in this well-cast but too-familiar melodrama. During a vacation in Spain, the Wall Street employee played by Cavill is distraught when relatives are kidnapped, forcing him to turn to his father for any possible help. And Dad turns out to be much more resourceful than expected. Sigourney Weaver and Caroline Goodall (“Schindler’s List”) also appear. **

“SEVEN PSYCHOPATHS”: One psychopath usually is enough for any movie, and it’s actually a budding screenplay within the film that inspires the title of this offbeat action-comedy. Along with two friends (Sam Rockwell, Christopher Walken), the aspiring writer (Colin Farrell) makes ends meet by kidnapping dogs ... but when the trio preys upon the pet of a mobster (Woody Harrelson), there may be a lot more to add to the script than was intended. Abbie Cornish, Harry Dean Stanton, Gabourey Sidibe and Olga Kurylenko (“Quantum of Solace”) also appear. DVD extras: six “making-of ” documentaries. ***

“AGATHA CHRISTIE’S POIROT & MARPLE FAN FAVORITES COLLECTION”: Anyone who even remotely knows literary mysteries should have no question which characters are referenced by the name of this newly gathered set. In 11 productions originally televised on the PBS “Masterpiece Mystery!” anthology, David Suchet - whom many contend is the screen’s best Hercule Poirot ever - has that role, while Geraldine McEwan and Julia McKenzie split the part of Miss Jane Marple. Guests include Barbara Hershey and a pre-stardom Jessica Chastain (“Zero Dark Thirty”). ***

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WANTed: shop or barn space in Vernon/Armstrong area large enough to get a school bus in. Needs to have a min 10 foot high door, and must be at least 36 feet in length.

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3 ton international w/heavy duty 10’ snow blade. 10,000 lb elec winch c/w chains. $2000 obo

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Mobility scooters year end clearance sale. New lg size 1200 w/1 year warranty. Walkers, air cushions, wheelchair rentals. All types of scooters on our website www.t-cycle.ca Call 250-832-7321, 250-804-0113 (Shuswap)

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Oak dining room table w/6 chairs $350, oak china cabinet w/hutch $350, office desk (cherry wood) $200, older 20” tv $40, childrens oak dresser w/bookcase $80, Fax/Copy machine $40.

Call 250-833-0318 (Salmon Arm)

Hot Wheels singles in package $1 each or single cases of 72 for $65 each with other die casts and old Dinky Toys sell or trade. 250-253-1375 (Shuswap)

Jumper cables 3 sets heavy gauge $40 each, two way 4x4 radios (midland, maxon, vertex) $200 ea., snowshoes metal frame & plastic $60 & $80, come-a-long cables $40 each, Acton outdoor rubber boots size 10 no liner $40, size 10 w/liner & corks $55, size 9 corks $40, size 11 w/liners $50, Large dog kennel $60 Call 250-833-0318 (S. Arm)

Wanted: Purchasing old Canadian & American coin collections & accumulations. Old gold & sterling! Private, Prompt & Confidential. Shuswap

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55 Buick Special. 4 dr hrdtop. Red & black. Rebuilt motor w/264 engine nail head. $10,000 in chroming.

5,000 miles in last 12 years. Red/black cloth & leather seats. Asking $23,000. Call Ron 250-765-0112 Kelowna.

5 bdrm, 2 storey home in W Kelowna for sale.Ross Rd. Lg fam rm. 2 full bth + 1.5 bth. Dble attached garage + sgl detached garage w/wkshp (wired 220). Deck w/canopy. New windows + furnace. 250-769-7559. (W. Kelowna)

John Deere 855 4x4 compact tractor. Front end loader, 47” snow blower, 7’ rear blade, roof canopy, 24 HP. Mint condition. Only 363 hrs. Always garaged. $17,500. 250-454-6756 (West Kelowna)

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For Sale by owner. Attractive 2 bdrm condo in Victoria BC (45+ living). Asking $219,900. For more info call Ed 250-679-2129

Mobile home in seniors park cache creek area.14 x 66 plus 12 x 66 addition. 4 bdrm, 2 bath, 4 appliances, soft water system, osmosis system, 12 x 12 shed, garden area and NEW hot tub. $96,500 obo. Call 250-457-9631

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Invacare hosp. bed with remote $150 ,Walker w/brakes $40, Shower bench $20, side bed pole $? Various country western LP’s & 8 tracks. 1982 Honda 80 5 spd off-road bike $300. Wanted old wooden alarm or other clocks working or not, Bob- 250 549-7015.

Cable chains for tires 14/15/16 inches $15. 4 foot van ladder, like new $20. (250) 491-8264 (Kelowna)

Snap-On collector’s edition calendar 1991 & 1992, never used, $25 each. Excalibur 6 games in 1 pack, brand new, $10. Reader’s Digest 528 pg Complete Guide To Sewing, brand new $5. (250) 542-6142 (Vernon).

Ready to go! 12ft Mirro Aluminum Boat. 6 Hp 2 stroke Yamaha motor (appox 50Hrs). Loaded on EZ loader trailer with oil bath bearings.

Includes accessories. What a deal! $2595.

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1999 Arctic Cat 580 Powder Special Snow Machine. $2195 obo. 2 bdrm mobile hm in West Kelowna Trail Park Mobile Villas. $24,900 obo.

(250) 768-2269 (Westbank).

Beautiful purple grad dress. Approx size is 7-9 (fits 29” waist) Two tone purple with a corset back, jewelled front. Has bling throughout the dress. Paid $500, asking $325 obo for more info and pictures call Brenda at 250-836-2997 (shuswap)

2008 Chev truck tow mirrors $25, 2008 Chev Uplander Van tow mirrors $25, 2007 GMC truck tow mirrors $25, 2007 Tonneau Cover for GMC truck $500.

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One bedroom apartment. Washer/d r y e r / d i s h w a s h e r.Elevator in building near Coopers in Brockahurst and other sevices. Strata only $105. Rental allowed. Owner will consider to own with down payment. Only serious inquiry price is firm $117,900. 250-819-5149 (Kamloops)

Craig’s Bakery is now supplying DeMille’s with a full line of fresh breads including 3 for $5 (20oz loaves)

Unwanted Firearms - Do you have unwanted firearms? Safe and secure removal. Have proper license to handle firearms. Will pickup at your convenience. Call 250-870-6672 (Kelowna).

Maple table, leaf, 4 chairs $250. Oak table double pedestal $150. 50” Hitachi rear projection $150. Technics receiver, cassette, audio research speakers $150. VHS & over 300 movies $150. Call 250-828-0931 (Kamloops)

Global Hydronics Stove. capacity 4000-5000 sq feet. Great for shops, buildings, ect... $2000.00 or best offer. Call John at 250-540-

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1990 Jeep YJ. 4 cylinder, 5 spd, standard, soft top roof, good condition. New brakes, completely everything, complete new exhaust system, good tires (new new), new windshield and rear window. Asking $3895 Please call Steve 250-308-7795 OR 250-542-3911 (Vernon)

Full size Master Chef electric balcony BBQ (110 watt) $50. Man’s black, knee length, leather coat, medium (size 38), made by Coronet Leather of Montréal, $50. Two speakers, PSB 2.8, 250 watt tall black $50. PlayStation 2.8 with all games and accessories $50. Call Peter (250) 763-1276 (Kelowna).

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