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V/8, 5 speed manual, conditioning, box liner, cruise comet tilt wheel, only 47,000 kms. $21,995 See our ad in the West Kootenay dvertiser _____pusor _KALAWS SKY ay SELLS ne WEDNESDAY December 21, 1994 The Vol. 5 - No. Fi 75 Cents + G.S.T. Police release little man Castlegar RCMP responded to a complaint of a suspicious elf-like male found “hanging around” Johnny's Grocery around 2 a.m. Dec. 16. RCMP say the suspect was described as being “diminutive in stature with sharp pointy ears, wearing a cone-shaped cap and turned up boots with bells on its toes.” Police officials say they apprehended the suspect and upon additional questioning were able to extract an incredi- ble tale from the The “elf”, whose mame can't be released under the Privacy Act, told RCMP that he had fallen from a Mr. Santa Claus’s sleigh while on routine patrol confirming his naughty or nice file. The suspect told police that Rudolph, a “red- member of the press” was on the naughty file, but declined to release further information due to the Privacy Act. The little fellow was released without further action into the custody of Santa Claus. Police say the “elf” hollered at officers “we'll be back” after being released. Hampers helping the needy _ KAREN KERKHOFF Sun Staff Christmas is a happy time of year. But it can also be difficult for those who don’t have a lot. However, local service organizations to ensure that this Christmas will be a happy one for every Castlegar family, no matter how much they have. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 170, in conjunc- tion with local firefighters and other volunteers, has filled Christmas hampers for fami- lies with children. Included in the hampers are gift cer- tificates for a turkey from Safeway, all the trimmings for a turkey, Christ- mas candy and a gift for each household. were filled this year. That’s SUN STAFF PHOTO / Ron Norman Sam Streleoff and family enjoying a moment in winter wonderland in downtown Castlegar. See HAMPERS 3A ing this holiday season. Nurse"Doreen Rodgers. és -work- Christmas...just another work day KAREN KERKHOFF q that he be on duty. Sun Staff On Christmas Day the world is one as it celebrates the birth of Christ. But regardless of the season, the world doesn’t stop. There are still those who have to work. There~are still crimes committed; there are still sick people to be tended to; airlines still bring people to their fami- lies; tow trucks still help stranded trav- ellers and ambulances still rescue the injured. In short there are those who, because of the nature of their job, stand as sen- tinels as the rest of the world celebrates. Although Cpl. Al Hudema, of the Castlegar RCMP won't be working this Christmas Day he well Although his heart was with his family on those days, he said he and his family always understood that he had a job to do Sometimes it meant eating Chri dinner at bunch if he was working after- noon shift. Sometimes it meant having Christmas dinner the day before. And “Crime doesn't stop just because it's Christmas... — RCMP CPL. AL HUDEMA re of the holiday. “It’s nice to be at home at Christmas, but working on holidays is part and par- cel of the trade. The families understand it comes with the territory.” Despite having to work, Hudema said he always celebrated the day with his family; but it sometimes took a lot of other Christmases when his job ity in order to do so, “We tend to leam to work around it.” sometimes it meant eating Christmas supper with a portable radio conspicu- ously close by. In the spirit of the season, and because of the camaraderie which is often shared by most law enforcement officers, Hude- ma said those without families will often swap New Year's Day with officers who do have families. Law enforcement can ~ foster a closeness not always found in aroun officers look out after each One would think, and hope, that dur- ing the Christmas season the world would be at peace. But Hudema said that is far from the case, with domestic calls leading all others during the season. “Crime doesn’t stop just because it’s Christmas. Usually there's alcohol involved. Some people are away from their families so they sit and drink and stew.” Another occupation which never takes Christmas Day off is nursing. Despite the fact that physicians try and discharge as many patients as possible so they may also spend Christmas with their families, the doors at hospitals are always open. See CHRISTMAS 2A From our house to yours...a ve Merry Christmas! ¢ scateaeie: