Kimberley Daily Bulletin, October 23, 2012

on tour

scoops

Hall of famer

funny cars

Classics from the Wasa Drag Strip

TuesDAY

October 23, 2012

See LOCAL NEWS page 4

Michelle Wright is in Cranbrook Wednesday.

See LOCAL NEWS page 5

The Bulletin

Weddings, Maternity, Newborn, Families and everything in between.

427-9833

studio by appointment

JODI L’HEUREUX PHOTOGRAPHY

1

Proudly serving kimberley and area since 1932 | Vol. 79, Issue 204 | www.dailybulletin.ca

$ 10 INCLUDES h.s.t.

Wildlife aware

At least ten bears put down in last month Control attractants C AROLYN GR ANT bulletin@cyberlink.ca

The last time the Bulletin reported on bear activity in Kimberley on September 24, four bears had been put down since the beginning of the month.

That number has now risen to at least ten, says Shauna McInnis of East Kootenay Wildlife Aware.

“They are just everywhere,” McInnis said.

“There’s no centre of activity.

Kimberley is a big long line and bears are getting into trouble everywhere.”

The main problems are the usual suspects — unpicked fruit trees and available garbage.

“The bears are getting

what they can,” she said.

“They are getting in all sorts of trouble and doing property damage to fences and sheds. They are fairly aggressive about going back to properties where they’ve found food before.”

It is an unusually bad year for bear activity throughout the East Kootenay, brought about by an early berry crop which also petered out early. This, says McInnis, resulted in bears coming into town early at the beginning of September.

If a bear doesn’t find attractants on your property, he will move on. Pick your fruit trees and secure your garbage. At this time of year, an extra weekly trip to the transfer station between garbage pick ups may not be a bad idea.

All set to skate with the big guys is Dylan Flowers, the latest Dynamiter Subway Seventh Player.

N. Koran photo

regional carrier

CR Airport continues to meet with WestJet The bid to entice WestJet’s new regional carrier into Canadian Rockies Airport C AROLYN GR ANT bulletin@cyberlink.ca

Tristen Chernove, Managing Director of the Canadian Rockies International Airport has another meeting with WestJet this week,

and his eyes are on a prize that almost every smaller city in Canada is vying for — the chance to snag WestJet service with its new regional carrier, which is scheduled to role out in the next few months.

Conversations with WestJet are nothing new, Chernove says. He has been in communication with the airline since 2009 on the possibility of bringing the carrier into Cranbrook.

“We have been communicating frequent-

ly since 2009, before anyone knew there would be a regional carrier,” Chernove said.

“But it’s much more viable now that they are launching a regional.”

There are still a lot of unknowns about the new regional carrier, he says, such as whether it will start up in eastern or western Canada. And it will start slowly with only a few planes introduced at first.

“If it starts in Ontario, I don’t know if Western Canada will see it for a year or

more,” Chernove said.

And the competition to be one of the cities selected as a stop will be fierce.

“Everyone is looking to be a part of it,” he said.

There is certainly plenty of interest in this area. A joint Kimberley Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce event was hosted at the airport last week.

See WESTJET, Page 3

Stay flexible. term deposits

TFSAs

profit sharing

RRSPs

Being flexible keeps you open to opportunity. Our Kootenay Saver term deposit is fully redeemable or transferable without penalty after 90 days. For great rates and flexibility, trust Kootenay Savings.

better. together.

kscu.com

Page 2 tuesday, october 23, 2012

daily townsman / daily bulletin

business

‘The Painted Crate’ taps into Cranbrook’s artistic side Tow n s m a n Sta f f

The Painted Crate is a new business opening next week that will tap into the creative, artistic side of Cranbrook.

While owners Barb

Stevenson and Jan Stone will be exclusively using Benjamin Moore Paint and Branding, they will be offering do-it-yourself classes featuring fun

projects and painting essentials.

In addition to these creative aspects, Barb and Jan will be displaying pieces of art of local artists, in order to show

COME “VEG” WITH US!

Agricultural Plan Open Houses

You are invited to join us at our upcoming Agricultural Plan Open Houses. There will be seven evenings in all, led by our consultant Dave Struthers to create conversations around agriculture in the region. And, we want to hear from you!

Dave will be sharing information on the 2011 Agricultural Land Use Inventory, and looking to learn more about your vision for the future of agriculture in the East Kootenay and how to work toward that vision.

Although we recognize the impact the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) and Agricultural Land Commission policies have on agriculture in our region, we do not intend to focus on the merits of the ALR or operation of the ALC. The changes being undertaken by the ALC will be led by the Commission and are not part of the Agricultural Plan process.

The next Open Houses will be held: Thursday, October 25, 2012 Monday, October 29, 2012 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Wasa Community Hall Wycliffe Exhibition Grounds 6145 Wasa School Road, Wasa 5325 Staples Road, Wycliffe Meetings will also be held in Hosmer, Jaffray, Grasmere, Invermere and Brisco in November.

Visit www.ekag.ca for meeting dates, times and locations.

Contact Dave Struthers, Agricultural Consultant at Vast Resource Solutions, 250-426-5300 or dave.struthers@vastresource.com for more information.

19 - 24th Avenue South, Cranbrook BC V1C 3H8 Phone: 250-489-2791 Toll Free: 1-888-478-7335 Email: info@rdek.bc.ca Website: www.rdek.bc.ca

customers how they can put together a room with flow and flair.

“This business idea came to us from our love of paint, and a desire to offer something new to our community,” Barb and Jan say. “We look forward to meeting new and past customers of Benjamin Moore.”

The public is invited to drop in for a coffee and browse around our new store in the corner of the old Blockbuster location (now beside Millennium Video), or call 250-426-3313 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

The Painted Crate will be opening Thursday, November 1.

Cyndi Port photo

Barb Stevenson (left) and Jan Stone of The Painted Crate in Cranbrook, opening Thursday, Nov. 1.

Real Deals set for grand opening Cranbrook’s Real Deals on Home Decor only second store in Canada

Townsman Staff

Fabulous home décor at true warehouse pricing is coming to Cranbrook.

Kristen Simek says that after stopping by her sister-in-law’s new Real Deals on Home Decor store in Lethbridge, she started thinking about bringing the Real Deals franchise to Cranbrook.

“We will be the second store to open in Canada,” Simek said. “If you’re looking for clocks, mirrors, lamps, fine art, metal wall art, garden decor, spring & seasonal

Kristen Simek decor, candles, kitchen and bath decor and much more — you won’t find a better

value or selection anywhere in Cranbrook.”

The store, located at 300 1st Avenue South in Cranbrook, is holding a grand opening Nov. 1 and 3.

Simek is mom to three primary-aged children in Cranbrook. She’s been on her kids’ school’s parent advisory council and has helped coach various teams.

She has a Bachelor of Arts degree and has worked on and off in the Human Services sector for 20 years but has primarily been a “stay at home mom.”

“But I have always been drawn to entrepreneurial endeavors,” Simek said. “I have owned and operated two seasonal ice cream businesses and have tried my hand at running a kid’s consignment clothing store out of my home when my kids were small.”

Real Deals is open Thursdays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. To 3 p.m. “Staying open two days a week keeps our overhead low,” Simek said. “And we can pass the savings on to you.”

daily bulletin

Local NEWS

tuesday, october 23, 2012

Page 3

You can’t text 911

9-1-1 emergency calls cannot be received via a text message For the Bulletin

The RCMP would like to remind all residents in the Southeast District that 9-1-1 emergency calls cannot be

Carolyn Grant photo

Mark Thio and the staff of the Kootenay Savings Credit Union in Kimberley celebrate Credit Union Day last Thursday with a monetary gift for the Rails to Trails, accepted by John Mandryk.

Teachers talk bullying with ERASE Annalee Gr ant Townsman Staff

Teachers from school districts 5 and 6 attended ERASE Bullying training at the Kimberley Athlete and Conference Centre last week.

The provincial anti-bullying strategy has been newly launched this year as ERASE (Expect respect and a safe education) by Premier Christy Clark. Doug McPhee, director of instruction/safety, is SD5’s new Safe School coordinator for SD5.

Elementary school principals plus a staff representative and an Aboriginal educator took part in the training on Monday, October 15.

McPhee said the training focused on creating connectiveness in each school. The idea is that students will develop a relationship with a member of school staff who they trust and can confide in.

“Every student who goes through school should be connected with a teacher in school,” McPhee said. But the adult doesn’t have to be a teacher. Every staff member in the school will now receive training from the representatives who attended the conference.

“It could be anybody in the building,” McPhee said.

“For example, the school janitor is a very easy person to talk to.”

The goal of the program is

for those adults to report any issues with bullying or otherwise that they hear from students so that the proper staff can deal with the issues.

“We’re not intending to build a staff of pseudo-councillors,” McPhee said. “Right now it’s just to look at what’s happening in the building.”

High school and middle school principals, councillors, select staff and Aboriginal educators got the chance to receive training on Tuesday and Wednesday. Their two-day session followed the same theme, but talked about transitioning students from elementary into middle school, and from there into high school. They talked about the threat of violence, risk assessment and investigation protocol, as well as cyberbullying.

“The province of B.C. has an excellent program put in place for all,” McPhee said.

ERASE has been refreshed for 2012, and McPhee said it is sadly very appropriate given the controversy that has been brought up following the suicide of bullied teen Amanda Todd. The training was scheduled well before Todd’s death, but McPhee said the topic certainly came up in discussions.

“You need to re-do a program every once in awhile to bring it up to current times,” he said. “Unfortunately the situation in Vancouver

“In a perfect world if a student is having trouble, there’s someone to support them for the whole day, not just the school day.

Doug McPhee School District 5

brought some currency – some immediacy to the program.”

In bringing the training back to the schools, McPhee said the district hopes to enlist help from the District Student Advisory Council.

McPhee challenged the members to think about what strategies exist in schools to assist victims of bullying, and what ones are working.

“We’re going to eventually engage them in looking at school codes of conduct,” he said, adding that the District Parent Advisroy Council will later be involved as well.

Each school in the districts from Elkford to Cranbrook, Kimberley to Golden, are in different stages of the connectiveness process.

McPhee said one of the issues he identified is forming a creative relationship with

the RCMP who would be enlisted to help in serious cases of bullying.

“They would be more than likely the first service agency outside the school district that we would reach out to,” he said.

Stopping bullying in its tracks is something that goes far beyond school hours, McPhee acknowledges.

“In a perfect world if a student is having trouble, there’s someone to support them for the whole day, not just the school day,” he said.

“It was an excellent opportunity for folks to take a look at what needs to be put in place.”

The ERASE bullying strategy is a once-a-year opportunity for teachers. They will take what they learned last week and bring it back to their schools. McPhee said it is a five-year plan that has simplified older versions of the province’s anti-bullying program.

“It’s taken a lot of bulk out of the reporting format,” he said.

After the training, each district has elected a Safe School co-ordinator and several alternates, and McPhee said both districts are on the right path towards eliminating bullying in their schools.

“It’s a good step in the right direction, and it’s very timely.”

received via a text message. The equipment is not available to receive text messages at the 9-1-1 Centre located in Kelowna.

Currently there is an increasing number of ways to communicate, with text, email, and social media becoming more widely used. Although these options are great for interpersonal communication, or commenting on the RCMP’s Facebook page,

the RCMP is unable to accept reports of crime or other emergencies through text-based formats.

Recognizing the many new ways to communicate, police are warning the public against using text messages for emergencies.

Wherever you are in North America, if you dial 911 the telephone system is going to direct your call to the closest 911 centre to you. There is not a universal text number for 911 so if you are to text it, it is not going to go anywhere.

There is also no way for the caller to verify whether or not their text message has been received at a 911 centre and it is dangerous to assume that help is on the way when no voice contact has been made with an operator to confirm this.

911 and the RCMP communications operators must be able to fully understand the urgency of the public’s need, and obtain full and accurate details of events and complaints, neither of which can be done through text-based communication.

Attracting WestJet

From Front Page Chernove says a lot of business owners were very interested in showing support for his next conversation with West Jet, scheduled for this Thursday.

“Just general letters of support won’t help much.

But specific details about how a business might use WestJet might be useful. For instance in my business this many people fly at these times.”

But what he’d really like is for Kimberley Cranbrook business people to register for the West Jet Rewards program, which is available for free sign up at Westjet.com The Kimberley Chamber is requesting that as many people as possible sign up and let Chernove know that you did by emailing chernove@cranbrook.ca

Page 4 tuesday, october 23, 2012

Weatoheurtlook Tonight -3

POP 60%

Friday -3

Local NEWS

Tomorrow 4 -5

Thursday -5

POP 30%

3

Saturday -3

2

POP 20%

Sunday

4

-8

POP 40%

POP 30%

daily bulletin

4

POP 30%

Almanac Temperatures

High Low Normal ...........................9.6° .................-0.6° Record......................17.3°/1992 ......-10.4°/2002 Yesterday 4.3° -0.9° Precipitation Normal..............................................0.4mm Record.....................................3.8mm/1989 Yesterday ........................................0.2 mm This month to date............................32 mm This year to date..........................381.6 mm Precipitation totals include rain and snow

Tomorrows

unrise 8 19 a.m. unset 6 33 p.m. oonset 2 54 a.m. oonrise 4 14 p.m.

Oct 29

Nov 13

Nov 6

Nov 20

Across the Region Tomorro w Prince George 1/-3

Photo submitted

Jasper -2/-9

Edmonton 0/-7

Banff -3/-11 Kamloops 7/-3

Revelstoke 4/-6

Kelowna 8/-1 Vancouver 9/5

Canada Yellowknife Whitehorse Vancouver Victoria Saskatoon Regina Brandon Winnipeg Thunder Bay S. Ste. Marie Toronto Windsor Ottawa Montreal Quebec City Fredericton

Calgary -4/-12

Castlegar 7/-1

Cranbrook 4/-5

tomorrow

flurries -3/-6 p.sunny 0/-13 m.sunny -9/-16 p.sunny-12/-20 rain 9/4 showers 9/5 showers 9/6 showers 8/5 snow 1/-4 flurries -1/-7 rain/snow 2/-4 cloudy 0/-5 rain 7/-3 p.cloudy 3/-4 rain 10/-1 p.cloudy 4/-3 rain 9/8 showers 14/1 showers 12/9 showers 16/8 rain 15/10 rain 16/12 tstorms 21/15 tshowers 23/14 m.sunny 11/2 p.cloudy 10/5 sunny 11/3 p.cloudy 11/5 sunny 9/-2 p.cloudy 10/1 p.cloudy 8/0 m.sunny 9/-2 today

tlanta Buenos ires etroit eneva avana ong ong iev ondon os ngeles Miami Paris Rome Singapore Sydney Tokyo Washington

sunny p.cloudy showers sunny tshowers p.cloudy cloudy p.sunny sunny p.cloudy p.cloudy p.cloudy p.sunny sunny showers p.cloudy

Scoops and Scrapes; funny cars BRIAN CROWE For the Bulletin

today

The World

Eyes on the Sensei. Kung Fu is now available in Kimberley on Thursdays at 4 pm at the United Church - 10 Boundary St. Newcomers welcome. Above Leif and Owen keep their attention on teacher Barry Northey of Body, Mind and Soul.

This will be the last trip down that two-lane blacktop out at teh Wasa Drags.

Maybe next year we will have Phase Two of a place we all loved.

Our time in Kimberley was spent parking on Main Street, cruising down at our Mel’s diner (the Super Stop) eating at Aikman’s Cafe, the Ritz Cafe and going to dances at the local hall.

Here are a couple of more cars out at the old drag strip.

Photos courtesy Brian Crowe

The Sneaker, a hot little Austin from Moses Lake, Washington.

tomorrow

26/13 15/12 20/15 17/11 28/23 30/26 8/8 15/13 20/13 29/24 18/12 25/16 30/25 18/14 21/16 26/15

sunny 25/14 sunny 19/15 p.cloudy 22/13 sunny 16/8 p.cloudy 28/24 sunny 29/25 p.sunny 5/5 rain 13/13 sunny 20/15 tshowers 28/23 p.cloudy 16/9 p.cloudy 24/16 p.cloudy 30/26 sunny 23/17 p.cloudy 18/14 p.cloudy 26/16

The Weather Network 2012

The Bonzi Camaro.

The Travellin’ Javelin.

daily bulletin

The Way it Was Courtesy Of The Kimberley Heritage Museum Archives

KIMBERLEY NEWS Newspaper October 22,1953 McDougall Hall The C.M. & S. Co. will be notified of council’s intention, decided at Tuesday evening’s meeting, to terminate the lease of McDougall Hall. The lease was granted by C.M. & S. Co. on July 12, 1949 and has been in force since that time. Council has decided to accept the responsibility of maintaining the park and the swimming pool.

Future of McDougall Hall has been in doubt for some time. Council’s action may have some effect in clarifying the situation.

New Subdivision

Additional housing plans for Kimberley moved another step ahead Tuesday evening when council considered a letter from J. E. Brown of the Housing Commission. Council decided to offer 10 ¾ acres of land situated south of View Point subdivision to the Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation, at a cost of $600. The low figure of $600 was decided on and is evidence of the city’s efforts to help to keep cost of new home construction down to as reasonable figure as possible.

4th Ave. Sidewalk For 1954 Hopes of a sidewalk for 4th Avenue on Townsite were again given a fillip, when Mayor Swann pointed out to council that the issue had been evaded for the past three years.

A motion was carried that this section should be given consideration when the program for 1954 was before council for further discussion.

New Sub-Station

Low electrical voltage in the Marysville area has been a common complaint of recent months. Allan Watson, city electrician, has been studying this problem carefully and is now convinced that the opening of the new sub-station in November will solve this annoying problem.

City Cuts Staff

At City Council meeting Tuesday night, Ald. S. l. Loraas reported that Public Works Dept. staff would be reduced shortly to the normal winter crews. Eight men are due to be laid off at the end of this week, with a further eight scheduled for lay-off at the end of the month. This lay-off is, however, a perfectly normal procedure, due to completion of sidewalk laying and roadwork carried out during the summer months.

Dumping Of Ashes

The dumping of ashes in the lane and street by Rapido Laundry in Lower Blarchmont was brought to council’s attention Tuesday evening.

The owners are to be instructed to remove the cause of the complaint immediately – or the city will collect and charge owners with the cost.

tuesday, october 23, 2012

Local NEWS

Page 5

Michelle Wright brings tour to Cranbrook Wednesday BARRY COULTER Townsman staff

Michelle Wright, one of Canada’s most renowned Country Music performers, is celebrating her induction into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame by sharing a portrait of her musical soul with the audience on her latest tour.

Wright’s “Songs From The Halls” tour started off in B.C. this weekend, and is coming to Cranbrook’s Key City Theatre on Wednesday, Oct. 24.

The show balances many of Wright’s own greatest hits with songs from a variety of genres that have influenced her.

Wright spoke to the Townsman last week from her home in Nashville, Tenn.

Later that evening she and the band and crew were due to set out by bus, in time to launch her 2012 tour in Kelowna.

“It’s pretty awesome,” the veteran singer said of hitting the road for her latest tour.

“I’m just fresh off of rehearsals and putting the whole concept together.

Wright said she wanted to share her induction into the Hall of Fame with her audience, and strove to find a special way to do that.

“You’re just trying to figure out what to do as a Hall of Fame member — how do you celebrate that, how do you share that with your fans, and give them a unique and special show?” Wright said. “So this concept came together, and once it did, I started listening to music and different artists that influenced me. And it’s been a wonderful, challenging journey through music.”

And how does this experience translate into the show, Wright was asked. How does this journey begin? Wright illustrated this by launching into song: “‘Here I am, Baby, signed, sealed, delivered I’m yours!’

“And then it goes into ‘Safe In The Arms of Love’ (signs a few bars). Then I think it’s a little Aretha (Franklin), and a couple more of my songs, then a little Merle Haggard.

“Kind of an interesting little adventure through music.”

While Wright currently lives in Nashville, she is originally from Ontario, and her Canadian musical heritage is part of the equation.

“As a Canadian, there are

Michelle Wright is celebrating her induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame with a tour.

going to be some Canadian experiences with me and the audience,” she said, mentioning Ann Murray and Ian Tyson as examples. And that’s not to discount her own contribution. “Certainly my songs, that I think cause people who’ve been with me through the years to go places emotionally, along with some of these great songs from international artists outside of Canada, it makes it pretty exciting for me.”

Wright is one of the youngest artists to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.

“At first I thought, ‘aren’t you supposed to call me back in about 20 years from now?’” she said with a laugh.

“Then I thought that it’s just so rare for someone my age to be in the Hall of Fame, and be able to get out there and do what I do on a yearly basis, and to be representing — it’s been way more fun than I imagined.”

Wright’s tour is underway with a five-piece band: Peter Lesperence on lead guitar, Lee Warren on steel guitar and guitar; Matt Crouse on drums; Clay Krasner on bass; Mason Embry on keyboards. Wright herself will also be playing acoustic guitar.

Michelle Wright’s “Songs From The Halls” tour comes to Cranbrook’s Key City Theatre on Wednesday, Oct. 24.

Showtime is 7:30 p.m.

N

ewspapers are not a medium but media available for everyone whenever they want it. They are growing and evolving to meet the consumer’s interests and lifestyles and incorporating the latest technological developments. This is certainly great for readers and advertisers.

Photo submitted

Blair is Back Cranbrook Physiotherapy Clinic (28-11 Ave. S. opposite to the RCMP station) is pleased to announce the return of Blair Farish to part-time active practice.

Treatment is available for all WCB, ICBC and private paying patients, referred and non-referred.

For appointment: Call 250-426-7097

SOURCE: NADBANK JOURNAL SEPT/08

Want those “Gotta-Have” Shoes?

New Jeans? IPod? Skates?

Deliver Newspapers Daily & Earn Money.

SPARES ALWAYS NEEDED!

EARN $$$$ AVAILABLE ROUTES in Cranbrook 145 164 177 323 192 125 174 131 146

Near Hycrest Trailer Court Wattsville Road Brookview Cres.

Innes Ave Trailer Court Candy Cane Lane at 3rd Ave S. Near Baker Park Near Parkland & Elizabeth Lake 7th & 8th St. S., near Amy Woodland school (Nov 15) Hycrest Mobile Park, off 10th St. S.

250-426-5201 x 208

250-427-5333

PAGE 6

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2012

OPINION

DAILY TOWNSMAN / DAILY BULLETIN

www.dailytownsman.com 822 Cranbrook Street North Cranbrook, B.C. • V1C 3R9

Ph: 250-426-5201

Fax: 250-426-5003 editor@dailytownsman.com

www.dailybulletin.ca 335 Spokane Street Kimberley, B.C. • VIA 1Y9

Ph: 250-427-5333 Fax: 250-427-5336 bulletin@cyberlink.bc.ca

Published by Black Press Monday to Friday, except statutory holidays

Karen Johnston

Jenny Leiman

PUBLISHER

OFFICE MANAGER

Barry Coulter

Carolyn Grant

TOWNSMAN EDITOR

BULLETIN EDITOR

Nicole Koran BULLETIN ADVERTISING MANAGER

CRANBROOK DAILY TOWNSMAN Dial 250-426-5201

PUBLISHER: Karen Johnston, ext. 204 kjohnston@dailytownsman.com CIRCULATION: Karrie Hall, ext. 208 circulation@dailytownsman.com ACCOUNTING: Jenny Leiman, ext. 218 accounting@dailytownsman.com CLASSIFIEDS: Marion Quennell, ext. 202 classifieds@dailytownsman.com EDITOR: Barry Coulter, ext. 210 barry@dailytownsman.com SPORTS: Trevor Crawley, ext. 212 trevor@dailytownsman.com NEWS: Sally MacDonald, ext. 219 sally@dailytownsman.com Annalee Grant, ext. 220 annalee@dailytownsman.com ADVERTISING REPS: Dan Mills, ext. 207 dan@dailytownsman.com Erica Morell, ext. 214 erica@dailytownsman.com Cyndi Port, ext. 216 cyndi@dailytownsman.com

KIMBERLEY DAILY BULLETIN Dial 250-427-5333

ADVERTISING MANAGER: Nicole Koran, ext. 206 bulletinads@cyberlink.bc.ca EDITOR: Carolyn Grant bulletin@cyberlink.bc.ca IF UNSURE OF THE EXTENSION, DIAL 0.

All rights reserved. Contents copyright by The Cranbrook Daily Townsman and The Kimberley Daily Bulletin. Any reproduction of material contained in this publication in whole or in part is forbidden without the expressed written consent of the Publisher. It is agreed that The Cranbrook Daily Townsman and The Kimberley Daily Bulletin will not be responsible for errors or omissions and is not liable for any amount exceeding the cost of the space used and then only such portion where the errors actually appeared. We reserve the right to edit or reject any submission or advertisement that is contrary to our Publishing guidelines.

Tragically hip in the age of technology Scoring those concert tickets is a little sweeter when you work a little harder for them

It

was mighty cold as I clutched my security. It was a trumped up rumour coffee for warmth outside Western that spread like wildfire from the front of Financial Place on Friday. It was 5 the line. It spread like the caffeine buzz a.m., a time I didn’t even know existed, now coursing through me. My feet tinsave for the last time I sat out here in the gled, and I was finally warm.

I managed to find the only deck of early morning hours, eyes full of earnest.

My favourite pastime on the week- cards we owned that was not unopened ends is sleeping in, so let me assure you, and in new condition. They were stuck together so we pried them there are few things that apart. We all knew where can get me out of bed that the seven of hearts was — early. But there I was, with the unlucky owner of that company in the form of 20 card would be out of luck or so other Tragically Hip Annalee in this round of Go Fish. fans waiting for my turn at Grant It turns out my two the ticket window long companions were out of before the box office staff had risen from their warm, comfy beds luck anyway, because I was making up the rules as we went along. We passed somewhere in Cranbrook.

We shared a common fear, the fans the time making up new names for each and I. What if we got to the window and other. My favourite, bestowed on my the section we want is sold out? There friend’s significant other was Reginald.

Finally the coffee began to wear off were two pre-sales, what if they sold all and the game of Go Fish ended with an the good seats?

At 5:30 a.m. the doors to the arena argument over who won. I had rigged the were opened, and the fans spilled in, set- game in my favour but without a table we ting up tiny camps. Some had lawn dropped all the cards and never got the chairs, and I envied them as they plunked chance to count them.

We got a cup of tea at the concession down in their sleeping bags for the long and began doing laps around the arena, haul.

I had an emergency concert bag with checking out the old pinboards of varime. In it was my favourite homemade ous sporting accomplishments that have quilt, a box of kleenex, a deck of cards happened within the walls. We admired and Timbits. I also had a large coffee the fashion of the Sweethearts and gigwhich I chugged over the mistaken belief gled at the tight, plaid pants worn by that we’d be forced to throw them out by hockey players from 40 years ago.

After our walk, we amused ourselves watching YouTube videos on our phones.

I realized that’s what everyone else was doing: what did concert goers do before smartphones?

It was drawing closer to 10 a.m. when the window to the box office would open.

I noticed, to my dismay that there were now about 40 people in front of me, instead of the 20 or so that were there when I arrived at 5 a.m. where did they come from? Did they pull the most egregious of all kindergarten crimes, and budge in line?

A guitar riff suddenly filled the arena.

It was the Hip, “At Transformation,” off of “Now for Plan A,” and it was almost time to get tickets in my hot little hands.

People in line readied their cellphones to start calling in when the clock struck 10 a.m. I had faith that I would get seats in the section I wanted, so my phone remained stowed – I was kickin’ it old school.

I wondered what all these people would be doing if internet sales were allowed. What’s the fun in clicking a button when you can freeze your fingers off in the quest for tickets? I could have been warm and toasty in bed, but I would have missed the excitement: the thought of not knowing if I’d get my tickets.

I’d have missed the hunt, the cat and mouse game for Tragically Hip tickets.

And where’s the fun in that?

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Letters to the Editor should be a maximum of 400 words in length. We reserve the right to edit, condense or reject any contribution. All letters must include the name and daytime phone number of the writer for verification purposes. The phone number will not be printed. Anonymous letters will not be published. Email letters to barry@dailytownsman.com. Mail to The Daily Townsman, 822 Cranbrook St. N., Cranbrook, B.C. V1C 3R9. In Kimberley, email bulletin@cyberlink.bc.ca. Mail to The Daily Bulletin, 335 Spokane Street, Kimberley, BC V1A 1Y9.

daily townsman / daily bulletin

Opinion/features Stewardship Zone included into CCF Submit ted

The Cranbrook Community Forest Society is exited to announce the inclusion of the Stewardship Zone into the Cranbrook Community Forest (CCF).

The Ministry of Forests. Lands and Natural Resource Operations expanded the current Recreation Site designation to include certain Crown lands to the west of the existing Community Forest boundary, informally described as the “Stewardship Zone”.

Many members of our community assumed these lands were part of the CCF already and by applying this protection it allows for more rigorous management to this area and ensures that the lands are managed for public use in the same manner as the rest of the Cranbrook Community Forest.

None of the CCF actually falls within the City of Cranbrook city limits but we share a large common border and most users are citizens of Cranbrook.

As well, recent contract work has been completed to the north

Page 7

What’s Up?

KIMBERLEY AND CRANBROOK COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Courtesy Tara Gillanders

The area of Crown lands to the west of the Cranbrook Community Forest — known as “The Stewardship Zone” — has been included into the Cranbrook Community Forest. side of the CCF, commonly know as the Eager Hills area, to block unauthorized vehicle access. The desire is to prevent environmental degradation of the area that causes soil erosion, spreads invasive weeds, and contributes to habitat destruction. It is all

part of the CCFS’s ongoing educational goal to make the general public aware of this amazing recreational asset. By restricting vehicle access it preserves the green space as a semi wilderness area for all people to enjoy.

The Cranbrook Com-

munity Forest Society is a registered non profit society who are actively involved in the protection and enhancement of this 2000 hectare Interpretive Forest/Recreation Area. The CCFS works with the Province in accordance with a management agree-

ment and includes fund raising and enhancement activities as well as raising public awareness as its primary goals.

Please consider becoming a member of the Society by visiting our website at www.cranbrookcommunityforest. com.

Attack of the U.S. celebrities

T

tuesday, october 23, 2012

here was palpable disappointment among reporters when Greenpeace organizers clarified that U.S. actors Daryl Hannah and Mark Ruffalo weren’t actually going to join the sit-in against heavy oil pipeline proposals at the B.C. legislature on Monday.

I was disappointed too. I would have liked to learn more about what a washed-up mermaid and an easily confused Incredible Hulk really believe about the North American oil industry. In the spirit of celebrity slacktivism, both sent statements of support.

To be fair, Ruffalo may still be busy searching for the “truth” about 9/11. In 2007 he declared that the official U.S. government report on the terrorist attacks was “completely illegitimate” because “buildings don’t fall down like that.”

I wonder what the relatives of those aboard the hijacked airliners think of him.

Hannah has had lots of free time since starring in the 1984 mermaid fantasy <I>Splash</I>. Now she’s mostly famous for getting arrested, and she did so again in Texas on Oct. 3, standing in front of earthmoving equipment building the southern section of the Keystone XL pipeline.

It’s worth noting that the project Hannah tried to stop has the support of the Barack Obama administration. The southern section from Cushing, Oklahoma oil storage facilities to Texas refineries is in-

deed being built by the sinister foreign TransCanada Corp., but it doesn’t carry the dreaded Canadian “tar sands” oil that eco-celebrities are convinced will end life on Earth as we know it.

It’s the northern section that Obama has temporarily opposed, after fervent demonstrations such as the one in Washington DC where Hannah’s first celebrity arrest occurred in 2011.

At that time, Hannah reBC Views cited the familiar talking Tom points of the U.S. environFletcher mentalists who exclusively target Alberta. In a new book, oil sands pioneer and Suncor founder Rick George dissects Hannah’s claims, and asks why they were reported so widely and uncritically.

Hannah claimed “the contribution to the carbon in the atmosphere is unprecedented.” George cites a Royal Society of Canada report that concludes the entire oil sands operation is responsible for five per cent of Canadian emissions. Fossil-fuelled electricity generation is 16 per cent of Canada’s total. Vehicles and other transportation account for 27 per cent.

“How does the oil sands contribution possibly qualify as unprecedented?”

George asks.

Another Hannah quote: “I’ve been hearing about how many people have cancer that live downstream from the tar sands project.” Canadians heard that too,

thanks in large part to an alarmist CBC documentary by David Suzuki featuring jet-set movie director James Cameron.

George describes how this allegation was made in 2006 by a doctor who claimed a cluster of rare bile cancer cases in the remote village of Fort Chipewyan, and blamed it on oil sands mining. Headlines blared around the world.

George details the Alberta Health Services study that followed, identifying three such cases in 12 years. Statistically higher, yes. A general risk, no. Other types of cancer in Fort Chip were lower than the general population.

This finding was endorsed by Australian, New Zealand, U.S. and Canadian researchers. The doctor who diagnosed the original bile cancers admitted: “These results were based on a small number of cases – there is no cause for alarm.”

Was this news trumpeted around the world? You can guess the answer.

My point here isn’t to make fun of illinformed celebrities. It’s to counteract the fawning, scientifically ignorant coverage they are routinely given by the mainstream media.

And I’m not promoting the oil sands or pipelines. I’m saying they should be considered based on facts, not foolishness.

Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca

UPCOMING Have Camera Will Travel.... Join Pamela & Jeff Cooper - “The Wonders of Churchill - Polar Bears & Other Visions” at Centre 64, Kimberley, Tuesday Oct 23 at 7:30 pm. Admission by Donation.

Proceeds to Kimberley Arts Council & Expansion Project.

Oct 24, McKim Auditorium Kimberley. “Storm Warning, Water Security in a Changing West”, a joint presentation by Bob Sandford and Deborah Harford. Entry by donation. 6:30pm refreshments, mix & mingle, book signing in lobby, 6:45 speakers.

Kimberley Disabled Skiers Association; Notice of General Meeting, 7:00 pm, Wed. Oct 24, Jerry Johnston Rm, Kimberley Conference and Athletic Training Centre.

Kimberley Flu Clinic: free flu shots for those who qualify on Oct. 25 from 9am to 4pm & November 8 from 1pm to 6pm at Centennial Centre, 100-4th Ave., Kimberley. No appointments necessary.

Please bring your Care Card and wear short sleeves. More info: Kimberley Public Health Nursing at 427-2215.

Oktoberfest Oct 27 2012. Time: 6-7pm, Dance: 8 pm Brad and the Boys. Serving: Bratwurst. sauerkraut, Potato Salad and a Bun. Contact: 250-426-8531 or 250-426-4572 Oct. 31st Mark Creek Lions Halloween Bonfire featuring free hotdogs & hot chocolate. 2 locations; Centennial Hall in Kimberley, and Central Park in Marysville, 6pm to 9pm.

Interested in computers? Didn’t learn in school? CBAL is hosting a 6 week Introduction to Computers for adults of any age beginning Friday Nov 2 at 1pm at the Cranbrook Public Library followed by refreshments. Free! Registration required: Katherine 250-417-2896 Ladies Aid of Knox Presbyterian Church Tea & Bazaar, Saturday, Nov. 3rd, 2-4pm.

Saturday Nov. 3rd, 10am - 4pm, Craft Sale featuring local artisans, at the Cranbrook Golf Course. Sponsored by Cdn Federation of University Women. Proceeds to bursaries, scholarships and education to East Kootenay students. Info: 250-426-4804.

2012 FREE PUBLIC SWIM Wednesday, November 7th, 5:00-6:00 PM is sponsored by Chateau Kimberley.

Saturday, Nov 10: annual Minkha sweater sale - hand knitted by Bolivian women - held at Christ Church Anglican from 10am to 5pm. More info: 250-489-4528 or email beurskensaa@shaw.ca ONGOING Mark Creek Lions “Meet and Greet” the 1st and 3rd Wednesday, from 6:00-6:30 pm. Dinner to follow at Western Lodge. FMI: 250-427-5612 or 427-7496.

CRANBROOK QUILTERS’ GUILD hold their meetings every 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month at 7:15pm upstairs in the Seniors’ Hall, 125-17th Ave. S. Everyone welcome. Info: Betty at 250-489-1498 or June 250-426-8817.

ESL: CBAL hosts Conversation Cafe Tues 7-9pm, morning class Wed 10am-12noon & Evening class Wed 7pm-9pm. All sessions held at CBAL office 19 9th Ave S (next to the radio station). Childcare upon request. All programs are FREE. FMI: Bruce 250-919-2766 or khough@cbal.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.

SPECIAL GOSPEL SERVICES: Each Sunday from Sept. 16 Oct. 28, 2012, from 3 - 4 PM, except Sept. 23rd (7:30 - 8:30 PM). Jaffray Community Hall, 7375 Jaffray Village Loop Rd. Phone contact: (250) 426-4791.

The Compassionate Friends meet 2nd Tuesday each month at 4:00pm at the East Kootenay Child Care Resource and Referral Boardroom (in the Baker Street Mall parking lot) Info: call Laura @ 250 489-1000/Diane @ 250 489-0154 Do you have the desire to stop eating compulsively?

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS (a 12-Step Program) meets Tuesdays from 7-8 pm at Cranbrook United Church, 2-12 S. S., downstairs. Contact: cranbrookoa@hotmail.com.

The Council of Senior Citizens Organizations (COSCO) is an advocacy group devoted to improving “The Quality Of Life” for all seniors. To become a member please contact Ernie Bayer, ph 604-576-9734, fax 604-576-9733, email ecbayer@ shaw.ca for further info.

The Cranbrook Hospice Society seeks volunteers to help us provide services to persons at the end of life and their families. Training is provided. Board members are also needed. 417-2019 if interested.

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.

KIMBERLEY North Star Quilters meet 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 7pm downstairs Centennial Hall, 100 4th Avenue. Everyone welcome. Info: Carol at 250-427-7935 or Joan at 250-427-4046.

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.

• All notices must be emailed, faxed or dropped off in person.

No telephone calls please.

• Notices should not exceed 30 words.

• Only one notice per week from any one club or organization.

• All notices must be received by the Thursday prior to publication • There is no guarantee of publication. Notices will run subject to space limitations.

CRANBROOK TOWNSMAN & KIMBERLEY BULLETIN COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Drop off: 822 Cranbrook St. N. • Drop off: 335 Spokane Street E-mail: bulletinprod@cyberlink.ca • Fax: 250-426-5003

PAGE 8

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2012

Y C N A AC

V

ADVERTISE HERE! CALL TO BOOK YOUR AD NOW!

250.426.5201

250.427.5333

Bombers have to play well and hope the other guys lose SCOT T EDMONDS Canadian Press

WINNIPEG — There is no safety net under the Winnipeg Blue Bombers as they face their final two games of the season with only one way to get into the playoffs — be very good and be very lucky.

“We have a glimmer of hope to make it to the playoffs and so that’s what we’re trying to do,’’ interim head coach Tim Burke said Monday.

After stumbling badly out of the gate this season, the 5-11 Bombers find themselves in a statistical tie with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the CFL East.

The Bombers are ahead of the Ticats in the standings because they won both their meetings with Hamilton this year.

So far so good, but the 7-9 Edmonton Eskimos are poised to play spoiler.

The only way it works for Winnipeg is two Bomber wins and two losses from the crossover-threatening Eskimos.

Anything else, and lockers get cleaned out.

Their first challenge is in Hamilton on Saturday, when they face the Ticats.

While their two victories over the Ticats might give Bomber fans reason to hope, their following game is at home against the East-leading Montreal Alouettes.

But even that seems doable, after Winnipeg’s surprising 27-22 win

over Montreal on Oct. 8.

Offensively, the Bombers have picked up the gauntlet with the return of starting quarterback Buck Pierce from a concussion.

“I really like where our offence is right now,’’ said Burke. “Obviously Buck being in there gets the confidence going.’’

He also noted the strong play the Bombers are getting from their running backs. When he’s been able to play this season, Chad Simpson has been a consistent performer but the Bombers have found a hidden late-season gem in Will Ford.

“With the combination of Chad’s power and Will’s explosiveness along the edge, I mean those are two really good running backs,’’ Burke said.

“I wish our defence was playing as good as them. We aren’t though.

We’re not playing very well in man coverage and we just have to do a better job on first down than what we’re doing.’’

Winnipeg walked out of Toronto with a 44-32 win on the weekend, although the defence gave up four touchdowns to Ricky Ray’s passing attack.

Burke says he doesn’t know why the defence isn’t playing as well as last season.

Burke was the defensive co-ordinator when he was shoehorned in as head coach, after Paul LaPolice was sacked mid-season.

TREVOR CRAWLEY PHOTO

SWEET CELEBRATION: The Mount Baker Wild soccer team placed second in their home tournament over the weekend, falling 4-1 to a team from Kalispell in the final at Moir Park. The Wild advanced by beating Creston and playing Golden to a 3-3 draw in round-robin. The Wild downed Creston again in elimination before facing Kalispell in the championship match. Above: Matt Sopkow (left) celebrates a goal with a teammate during a game against Golden on Saturday.

SPORTS

DAILY TOWNSMAN / DAILY BULLETIN

Sports News? Call Trevor 250-426-5201, ext. 212 trevor@dailytownsman.com

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL

TREVOR CRAWLEY PHOTO

BRINGING DOWN THE HOUSE: Mount Baker Secondary School Wild football player Logan Marion gets a sack on the opposing quarterback for the Valleyview Vikes out of Kamloops on Saturday at the high school field.

Mount Baker Wild fall to visiting Vikes TRE VOR CR AWLEY Sports Editor

The Mount Baker Wild football club had a tough loss over the weekend, dropping a 38-0 decision to the visiting Valleyview Vikes at the high school field.

The Wild held the Vikes to only two touchdowns in the first half, while the Mount Baker offense seemed to struggle all game, according to head coach Steve Lightfoot.

“It’s disappointing,” said Lightfoot. “They’re a good club, they’re second in our league and we thought we had a good shot at them, boys practiced hard, but come game time, we just couldn’t execute.”

The team seemed to struggle on the offensive side of the game, as Lightfoot added that the ball was turned over nine times.

“You can blame it on cold weather, nerves or inexperience, but it’s hard to get anything going when you turn the ball over that many times,” Lightfoot said.

Lightfoot said the defence was a bright spot in the game, as his boys were making a lot of tackles.

Steve Zsillei, the defensive co-ordinator, agreed.

“Defensively, it definitely went our way, but I think 90 per cent of the game we were out with our defence, because offensively we went south,” Zsillei said.

“Every game so far this year, we’ve accomplished something and we’re moving ahead, but in this last game, offensively we didn’t do that.”

The turnovers didn’t help things for the Wild, while Lightfoot said the team struggled to get the ball into the hands of the right players.

“On offense, we got two talented wingmen and we couldn’t get them the ball,” said Lightfoot.

Defensively, Logan Marion had seven tackles and four sacks, while Andreas Guiterrez, had seven tackles and an interception.

Sid Verma had a monster game with 15 tackles and contributed towards two quarterback sacks.

“They played really, really well on defence,” said Lightfoot.

That kind of result is frustrating, especially on the home field in front of a crowd, he

added.

“Great fan support and cheerleaders were out, it was a great day for football,” Lightfoot said. “It was cold, but lots of parents were out and we appreciate that.”

It’s back to the drawing board in practice this week, as the Wild

finish the season on home field with two more games in the coming weeks.

The Wild will face South Kamloops Secondary School—the top team in the conference—on Saturday, followed by Westside, out of Kelowa in two weeks.

TREVOR CRAWLEY PHOTO

FUTURE RECRUITS: The Mount Baker Cheerleading team put on a halftime show during the football game that included some new recruits. Roughly 30 kids took part in a cheerleading camp last Friday at Mount Baker Secondary School, and the young ladies put their newfound skills into practice for the home crowd at the halfway mark of the game.

daily townsman / daily bulletin

tuesday, october 23, 2012

Sports

Page 9

Avalanche return home from opening road trip Tre vor Cr awley Sports Editor

The College of the Rockies Avalanche volleyball teams returned from their opening four-game weekend road trip to the Lower Mainland with a list of things to work on.

The men’s team split their record with Capilano University, while dropping both matches against Douglas College. The ladies returned with a 0.500 record, beating both teams once, while also giving up a game to each opponent.

Both men’s head coach Steve Kamps and women’s head coach Agata Bendkowska said it was good to get back out onto the court and see how their teams stood up.

Kamps was a little disappointed that his team didn’t reach their goal of two wins, but he noted that Douglas College is very talented, and pegs them to be a top team

in the Pacwest league.

“Playing them in their gym in the first matches of the season, I think we competed them at times. The first set, we got badly outplayed, but the guys responded and came back.

“We were in the match and it was close, and we really weren’t playing that well, so I think that was good to see.”

The men lost that match 3-1 to Douglas, and dropped their rematch the following day by the same score.

“The second night, we competed again, probably played well enough to win the match, but unfortunately we just had trouble putting the ball away,” Kamps continued.

The team refocused for it’s matches against Capilano University, which helped them towards a 3-1 win for their first game.

However, the wheels fell off for the final match of the

Men CotR Douglas

Women 1 3

CotR Douglas

2 3

CotR 1 Douglas 3

CotR 3 Douglas 1

CotR 3 Capilano 1

CotR 0 Capilano 3

CotR 0 Capilano 3

CotR 3 Capilano 0

four-game stretch.

“We completely shut down on Sunday for the end of the road trip,” said Kamps.

“We ran into a very hot team, Capilano was digging everything and they would’ve been tough to beat that day.”

Injuries also became a factor, as a few players were nursing the pains that come with playing multiple games

on road trips.

Now that the team is back, Kamps said he wants the team to work on finishing the ball in practice this week.

“The biggest thing we saw all weekend is that we had trouble putting the ball away,” Kamps said. “We didn’t pass well at times and that makes it difficult to put the ball away, but even at

times, we passed the ball well, and the sets were there, but as attackers, we weren’t making good decisions.”

The ladies had more success than their male counterparts, earning a win against both Douglas College and Capilano University, while giving up a game to each opponent as well.

The women’s team went through their preseason tournament for Rumble in the Rockies with three consecutive wins, and Bendkowska said that experience gave her team the confidence it needs to face other opponents in the Pacwest league.

Earning two wins on the road gives her ladies even more credibility in the Pacwest league.

“All the teams now are going to respect us and be scared of us as a team,” Bendkowska said.

“We’re very happy that we’re finally starting to win

and starting the season with two wins is unbelievable for the College of the Rockies ladies team, because they’ve never done it.”

The ladies were very close in sweeping Douglas College, as the first game went to a tiebreak set, but their opponents got the upper hand.

The Avs came back the next day and won 3-1.

Capilano came out strong in their first meeting, winning 3-0, but the ladies roared back for a 3-0 win of their own in a rematch for their final game.

Now that the women have returned to their home gym, Bendkowska wants to keep improving on their game.

“Little things with everything,” she said. “A little blocking, a little hitting, defence, passing. Everything that we need to work on, it’s just small pieces to make sure that we play consistently. That’s our goal right now.”

Giants stun Cardinals 9-0 for a berth in World Series Josh Dubow Associated Press

SAN FRANCISCO — Rookie shortstop Pete Kozma moved to his right, only to watch the ball off Hunter Pence’s broken bat inexplicably change directions when the shattered barrel hit the ball a second and then third time.

Three runs scored on a play that just about summed up the final three games of the NL championship series when almost everything went wrong for St. Louis, costing the defending champion Cardinals a return trip to the World Series.

Kyle Lohse failed to

make it out of the third inning, the Cardinals’ bats fell into a cold spell at the worst possible time and St. Louis was eliminated from the post-season with a 9-0 loss to the San Francisco Giants in Game 7 on Monday night.

After breaking out to a 3-1 series lead, the Cardinals were outscored 20-1 the rest of the series in a collapse reminiscent of the one this franchise endured in the 1996 NLCS when Atlanta outscored St. Louis 32-1 in the final three games.

The Cardinals batted .190 with 27 strikeouts in the three losses. They

Kootenay Ice Report ICE CHIPS: The KOOTENAY ICE enter this week’s action with a 4-70-0 record (3-5-0-0 at home, 1-2-0-0 on the road, 1-0-0 in overtime) and in sixth place in the CENTRAL DIVISION...The ICE will play four of their next five games at home.

SUPER SEVEN FLEX PAKS: SUPER SEVEN FLEX PAKS are now available to purchase at the ICE Office…You get seven game certificates to use at your convenience – total flexibility...The first 100 FLEX PAKS purchases will receive a golf voucher for WILDSTONE to be used during the 2013 golf season…SUPER SEVEN FLEX PAKS are available in Adult, Senior, Student and Youth packages...Adults are $133.00, Seniors $105.00, Students $91.00 and Youth $70.00.

BMO ULTIMATE FAN APPRECIATION

also made four errors, were 1 for 21 with runners in scoring position and allowed Giants pitchers to drive in three runs _ or two more than their entire lineup produced _ to become the 12th team to blow a 3-1 lead in a best-of-seven series.

The latest loss ended a record-tying streak of six straight St. Louis victories in winner-take-all games. That included four wins in the past two seasons, including Game 7 of the 2011 World Series against Texas and the comeback from 6-0 down in Game 5 of the division series against Washing-

ton.

It also denied Carlos Beltran his first trip to the World Series. Beltran, one of baseball’s greatest post-season performers with 14 career playoff homers, fell agonizingly short once again, losing in Game 7 of the NLCS for the third time with three different teams: Houston, New York and St. Louis.

He lost to the Cardinals in his first two trips and couldn’t get there playing for St. Louis either. He had one hit Monday night and stole a base _ his record 11th in the post-season without being caught _ but it wasn’t nearly enough.

NIGHT: This Friday is BMO ULTIMATE FAN APPRECIATION NIGHT...Fans in attendance are encouraged to dress up in their best ICE gear...Three lucky fans will get the opportunity to participate in a trivia contest for a chance at a trip to the 2013 MASTERCARD MEMORIAL CUP in SASKATOON. PEPSI KIDS CLUB: Registration for the PEPSI KIDS CLUB is underway…Kids from five to 12 can sign up to be part of the KIDS CLUB and receive a punch card to attend eight games for only $5.00…The events this year will including skating, tobogganing, and a movie…Cost for each kid is $17.00 and forms are available at the Kootenay ICE Office…Registration deadline is Monday, November 5.

DID YOU KNOW: COLLIN SHIRLEY is tied for first in the LEAGUE for scoring the first goal of the game with three...LUKE PHILP (2-4-6) is tied for ninth in the WHL in rookie scoring...SAM REINHART (3-8-11) and BROCK MONTGOMERY (7-3-10) led the team in points at home...MONTGOM-

Lohse allowed one run in the first inning and then came up to bat in the biggest spot of the game for the Cardinals.

With runners on second and third and two outs in the second, Lohse hit a line drive that looked as if it would reach the outfield to give St. Louis the lead.

But shortstop Brandon Crawford made a leaping grab to rob Lohse and the hole quickly got bigger.

Lohse allowed an RBI single to fellow pitcher Matt Cain in the second and couldn’t retire a single batter in a rocky third inning.

The Giants loaded

the bases with nobody out to knock Lohse from the game. Reliever Joe Kelly broke Pence’s bat at the label with a 95 mph fastball. The shattered barrel hit the ball two more times, putting an odd spin on the ball that sent it slicing in another direction and into left-centre, fooling Kozma on the play.

Marco Scutaro and Pablo Sandoval scored easily on the double and Buster Posey raced home from first to make it 5-0 when centre fielder Jon Jay bobbled the ball for an error. The Giants tacked on two more runs in the inning, providing a deficit too

ERY needs to play in three more games to reach 200 in his WHL career...JAGGER DIRK has played in 180 games with the ICE in his WHL career.

INJURIES: TANNER MUTH and COLLIN SHIRLEY will both be out of the ICE line up day to day with upper body injuries.

SCORING STREAK: JAEDON DESCHENEAU (3-2-5) has recorded at least a point in his last three games.

ONE YEAR AGO: After 12 games of the 2011-2012 season the ICE were 7-3-0-2, after 13 games were 8-3-0-2 and after 14 games were 9-3-0-2.

UPCOMING WEEK: Tuesday October 23 Practice 3:45 – 5:45 pm Western Financial Place Wednesday October 24 ICE vs Regina 7:00 pm (102.9 FM – The Drive) Thursday October 25 Practice 3:45 – 5:45 pm Western Financial Place Friday October 26 ICE vs Swift Current 7:00 pm (102.9 FM – The Drive) Saturday October 27 Practice 2:15 - 3:45

big even for the comeback Cardinals to overcome.

That brought an end to what had been a remarkable season when the Cardinals made it back to the post-season under first-year manager Mike Matheny despite losing star slugger Albert Pujols to free agency and the retirement of longtime manager Tony La Russa.

St. Louis won 12 of its final 16 games to earn the NL’s second wild card on the second-to-last day of the season, then won 6-3 in a winner-take-all playoff at Atlanta to reach the division series.

pm Western Financial Place Sunday October 28 Practice 12:00 - 2:00 pm Western Financial Place WEEK IN REVIEW: Friday, October 19 – Kootenay 2 @ Red Deer 1 - OT – Record 4-5-0-0 – Attendance: 5,495 Goals: 1 - Philp (2) 2 - Descheneau (1) from Reinhart and Montgomery Goalie: Mackenzie Skapski (22 Saves, 1 GA) Saturday, October 20 – Kootenay 3 vs Kamloops 6 – Record 4-6-0-0 – Attendance: 2,529 Goals: 1 - Shirley (3) from Descheneau and Philp 2 - Descheneau (2) 3 - Montgomery (8) from Czerwonka and Reinhart Goalie: Mackenzie Skapski (23 Saves, 2 GA)

daily townsman / daily bulletin

Page 10 tuesday, october 23, 2012

COMICS Horoscopes

by Jacqueline Bigar

• 5” Continuous Eaves Troughs • Gutter Cleaning • Soffit • Fascia

Mark Lee

• Siding • Custom Bending • Leaf Covers • Custom Down Spouts

Phone: 250.426.0422

ARIES (March 21-April 19) Boredom is not likely to be an issue, thanks to those around you.

Many people who form the framework of your daily life could seek you out. Your imagination loves wondering what is going on beyond the words of others. Tonight: Celebrate your friends.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Others look up to you, as you are able to see many different paths to a goal. You know how to delegate, explain and take an active role in the direction of a project. A partner or loved one comes forward with a quirky, fun idea. Tonight: Where the action is.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Stay on top of calls and other forms of communication. You have a unique ability to see what is going on behind others’ words.

Your sense of humor comes out, but do not let anyone know what is putting a big smile on your face.

Tonight: Break a pattern.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) Your instincts come through with

a joint money matter, yet you still might not be sure in which direction you should head in order to maximize your gains. News from a distance or a discussion with someone in the know helps you clarify a decision. Tonight: Time for a chat with someone.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Others happily come forward and pitch in, which makes your life easier. A meeting or a get-together with a group of friends makes a big difference in your life. A close loved one or friend inspires you to go for what you thought was not possible. Tonight: Say “yes” to a fun invitation.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) You will remain level and focused, despite a misunderstanding that is brewing. You could try to circumvent the issue by confirming and clarifying information, yet somehow confusion still seems to be looming. A partner or dear friend inspires you, but adds an element of uncertainty to your life. Tonight: Off to the gym.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Your imagination plays into your decision-making role, for better or

For Better or Worse

Excellent manufactured home on its own fenced lot within walking distance of Elizabeth lake. Newer DW, Fridge, Stove, asphalt shingles, addition, flooring, deck,(10 x 32 covered) and storage shed. Pet friendly!

MLS K214505 $177,900

for worse. To succeed, you’ll need to infuse the issue at hand with a dose of reality. Test out an idea on a friend who tends to be grounded in his or her beliefs. News you hear might be a distorted version of the truth. Tonight: Frisky, aren’t we?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Clear up a problem by rooting out the issue that’s causing it rather than making nice. Incorporate more of your imagination into your day-to-day life, and try to add more magic to the status quo.

Reach out for more of your dreams and desires. Tonight: Happy at home.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Opportunities open up out of the blue. Others head toward you with one offer after another. A person might dream of a happening like this, but to have it occur is remarkable. Confusion or a misunderstanding could muck up plans.

Tonight: Be direct yet gracious.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Curb a need to spend right now, even if it seems like it’s for a good purpose. That “good purpose” still will be there in several days.

A meeting allows you to witness

someone’s resourcefulness and blend it with yours. Could you make a great team? It is highly likely. Tonight: Your treat.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) You seem to be in your own world, as your imagination could be spinning quite a tale. You also could be enjoying a very fun and somewhat emotionally fulfilling time with a child or loved one. Use care with your funds -- a mistake could happen easily. Tonight: Only as you like.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) If someone volunteers to pitch in or take over, even if it is just doing the dishes or some other mundane chore, say “yes.” You need some much-needed time off. Relax, and let your imagination design a plan to accomplish a long-coveted desire. Tonight: Keep some things to yourself.

BORN TODAY Author Michael Crichton (1942), talk-show host Johnny Carson (1925), film director Sam Raimi (1959) ***

By Lynn Johnston

250.919.9915

rob@ekrealty.com

East Kootenay Realty

INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

“The Magic of Christmas”

Garfield

By Jim Davis

Artisan Market

Friday Nov. 16 ~ 3:00pm to 8:00pm Saturday Nov. 17 ~ 9:00am to 4:00pm at Bootleg Gap Golf Course Kimberley, BC An exquisite collection of handcrafted treasures and tasty treats to enhance your holiday season. Delicious food and beverages available. In support of Kimberley Food Bank.

Call Elke for info: 1-250-427-3209

Hagar the Horrible

By Dick Browne

Key City Answering Service Communication Center for the Kootenays!

Talk to a Real Person 24/7.

• Work Alone Check-In Service • Emergency Service • Basic Answering Service • Dispatch Service • Pager Rental / Service 218-B 1525 Cranbrook St. N., Cranbrook, BC V1C 3S7

Baby Blues

By Kirkman and Scott

P: 250-426-2201 • F: 250-426-4727 •TF: 1-800-665-4243

Cost of PROMOTING a little more than you planned for?

Try us!

We have something the competition doesn’t – daily coverage!

Need help?

Call and speak to one of our ad representatives... ✓ Cranbrook Daily Townsman (250) 426-5201 ✓ Kimberley Daily Bulletin (250) 427-5333

Rhymes with Orange

By Hillary B. Price

Annie’s Mailbox

by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I recently married “Kevin,” who has been divorced for four years. We decided to live in his house. I knew we’d have adjustment issues, but even so, things don’t seem to be working out.

The house is in his name only, although I pay toward utilities, upkeep, etc. But everything has to be his way. Kevin likes the place to be “neat,” which doesn’t mean cleaning. It means shoving stuff into a cupboard so no one sees it. Also, all of the furniture is from his first marriage. I want to update a few things, and he won’t let me. He says his stuff is in good shape.

Everything reminds me of his ex and his previous life. I told Kevin I’d like to have a few things that we selected ourselves. He told me the divorce drained him, and he wants to pay the house off before buying anything new. So I offered to purchase things with my own money. He said no.

When I moved in, he wanted my belongings thrown away, yet he has drawers of junk from 10 years ago. After five months of marriage, I figured my things would be out of storage. Instead, Kevin says we have everything we need and my stuff is “duplicate.”

But some of my possessions are in better shape than his, and I’d at least like the option of going through them with him and seeing what is worth keeping.

I’m just so upset, and I’m wondering whether this marriage is a mistake. Any suggestions? -- Frustrated Dear Frustrated: Kevin doesn’t seem ready to commit to a full partnership. The two of you should be able to discuss all issues instead of one of you making unilateral decisions. But this doesn’t have to be an insurmountable problem. Explain to Kevin that you are deeply unhappy with the current situation, and ask him to come with you for some short-term counseling to work on combining your lives in a more positive way.

Dear Annie: I am tired of vulgar language, especially at work. Whenever my department head becomes frustrated, he thinks it’s OK to use whatever words he wants. So if he’s upset, he thinks it’s fine to upset others by using offensive language.

He knows I don’t care for it and has tried to tone it down. But not much has changed.

I’m a quiet guy and keep to myself. I don’t like conflict. So I have done nothing even though it bothers me and puts me in a bad mood when I hear such language. Any suggestions? -- North Carolina Dear North: You must speak up if you expect anything to change. You could talk to the department head, saying that you would appreciate it if he would control his use of unprofessional language a bit more during working hours. He has already made a small effort, so your words will not go unheeded.

You also could enlist other co-workers to speak to him, or you could go over his head and complain to a supervisor.

But if asserting yourself is not possible, we can only suggest that you indicate disapproval at the time, hoping he will eventually learn to modify his behavior. You also could leave the room, wear headphones or ignore him. Sorry.

Dear Annie: I understand the problem of “Pastor’s Wife in the Midwest.” I am a church organist and have been stiffed by the wedding couple, as well. Playing for a wedding involves practice time, attending the rehearsal and additional hours on the day of the wedding. We also must purchase the music and deal with soloists.

I play in a small country church and know most of these people personally, so I don’t feel comfortable demanding a certain amount. But pastors, soloists and organists are part of the wedding expenses and should be compensated for these important occasions that cannot take place without them. -- Here Comes the Bride and $$$ 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.

COPYRIGHT 2012 CREATORS.COM

102 102 105 105

MM SRC

New Music Les Docteurs

Hart of Dixie Funny Videos Con Super Trial Rap Unité 9

Wednesday Afternoon/Evening Cbk. Kim.

# $ % & _ ( ) + , ` 1 3 4 6 7 8 9 : < = ? @ A B C D E F G H I K L M N O P W ¨ ≠ Ø ∂

# $ % & _ ( ) + , ` M O 6 . / 0 1 2 4 5 9 : ; < = > ? @ A B C E F G H I J W ¨ ≠ Ø ∂

Emily Owens Rules Rules (:10) The Sting II Omagh Pretty-Liars Karma

KTLA 5 News Friend Friend Rock Scrubs Rock Sunny Professional Books Popoff Pretty-Liars Prince Prince TJ Nou Telejournal

tuesday, october 23, 2012

PUZZLES

October 24

W!

Two Mother Mother Mother Mother News at Nine (:25) The Kid Spy Game Eas Books A Passage to Ottawa Prince Prince Pretty-Liars Pretty-Liars Top 10 Sens Union C’est ça la vie Telejournal 30 vies La fac

≠ ≠ WGN-A Chris Chris Funny Videos Ø Ø EA1 FatCity (:45) Best of the Best Murder, She... ∂ ∂ VISN Sue Thomas

NE

Maury Family ¨ ¨townsman KTLA Cunningham daily / daily bulletin Family News News Two

Isotoners

Page 13

Reduced Price

ASSTD. STYLES, COLOURS & SIZES SEPT 19 - OCT 5

New Fall Arrivals

4:00 4:30 5:00 5:30 6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:0010:3011:0011:3012:0012:30

Word Wild Elec News Busi PBS NewsHour Nature NOVA KSPS-PBS Sid News News CTV News etalk Theory CSI: Cri. Scene The X Factor CFCN Ellen Show The Doctors News ABC News News Ent Insider Middle Neigh KXLY-ABC Rachael Ray Dr. Oz Show News CBS News Inside Ac Survivor-Phil.

KREM-CBS Dr. Phil Judge Judge News News News Million. J’pard Wheel Prac GuysKHQ-NBC Ellen Show Team Canada Rewind SportsCentre TSN (2:00) PGA Tour Golf 2012 World Series Sports NET Sportsnet Con. Pre The Young News News News Hour Ent ET Survivor-Phil.

GLOBAL BC Ricki Lake Wild Ani Under Frontiers of Asia’s KNOW Dino Arthur Clifford Word Olly Ste Dragons’ Den News News News Ex Georg Cor Dragons’ Den CBUT Reci News News News News ET Ent Chicago Fire Survivor-Phil.

CICT The Young News News News Hour ET Ent Chicago Fire Survivor-Phil.

CIVT The Young Spong Spong Spong Spong iCarly iCarly Victo Big Wipeout YTV Squir Side Ray 2012 World Series News Theory Two KAYU-FOX Ricki Lake Cooper 360 Piers Morgan Cooper 360 E. B. OutFront CNN Situation Room E. B. OutFront Deadliest SPIKE CSI: Cri. Scene CSI: Cri. Scene CSI: Cri. Scene CSI: Cri. Scene Deadliest HGTV Holmes/Homes Hunt Prop Holmes Makes Hunt Hunt House Hunters Hunt Hunt Stor Stor Stor Stor Stor Stor Stor Duck Duck Duck Duck A&E Stor Pick Gags Jim Jim Rules Rules Reba Reba Gags Pick CMT Ham ER Perfect Child Cand Love Scrubs Cougar Property Bro Love It-List It My My W Aladdin and the Death Lamp Rookie Blue Royal Pains NCIS SHOW Hawaii Five-0 Auc Auc Auc Auc MythBusters Highway Thru DISC Cash How/ Daily Planet The The Housewives Housewives The The SLICE Debt Debt Nightmares Me Ex Ex Hoard-Buried Half-Ton Killer Addicted Half-Ton Killer TLC Me The Mentalist Perception Franklin, Bash Flashpoint BRAVO Criminal Minds Flashpoint ReGenesis (:20) Johnny Mnemonic Night-Dead EA2 Blood (:45) Silent Rage Jim Johnny Johnny Adven Johnny Scoob Vam Haunt Star TOON Scoob Loone Jim ANT Phi Phi Win Good ANT Wiz Jessie Good Austin Gravity FAM Wiz Sein Family Family WPCH Office Office Theory Theory Brown Payne Brown Payne Sein Sein Match N’Rad. Com Theory Just/Laughs Gags Gas Match Simp COM Sein Encore The Raven Murders-Rue The Black Cat TCM Trio Stor Stor Stor Stor Top Shot Stor Stor Stor Stor OUT Mantracker Cajun Cajun MASH MASH Amer. Pickers Pawn Pawn Amer Amer HIST Pawnathon Supernatural Fact or Faked Paranormal Wi. Stargate SG-1 SPACE Inner Ripley Stargate Atl. Halloween 4: Michael Myers Halloween AMC Halloween Pass Pass Pinks - All Out 101 101 Barrett Pinks - All Out SPEED NASCAR Hub Weird Friend Friend ’70s ’70s Friend Friend Debt ET TVTROP Weird (:45) Hop Score: A Hockey Goon MC1 Friends With Benefits Maury Family Family News News Two Two Arrow KTLA Cunningham Rules Rules Rules Rules News at Nine Funny Videos WGN-A Chris Chris Funny Videos (:10) Owning Mahowny Field of Dreams EA1 (3:00) Spartacus Murder, She...

Eas Served Doc Martin Downstairs Con Super VISN Sue Thomas Prince Prince The Voice The Voice Top 10 Trial Wedge 102 102 MM New Music Sens Union C’est ça la vie Telejournal 30 vies Épi Enfants de télé 105 105 SRC Les Docteurs

scienceNOW Space-NASA Charlie Rose The X Factor News News Daily Colbert Mod Su Nashville News N’tline Criminal Minds CSI: Cri. Scene News Late Law & Order Chicago Fire News Jay Engrave-Nation SportsCentre SportsCentre Sportsnet Con. Sportsnet Con. Central Soccer Go On Guys- Chicago Fire News Placido Domingo Nights Frontiers of Titanic: Blood National CBC Georg Go On Guys- News Hour Fi ET The Go On Guys- News Hour ET The Funny Videos One Spla Young Boys Theory Two News Rock Sunny TMZ Piers Morgan Cooper 360 E. B. OutFront Deadliest Repo Repo Repo Repo Hunt Hunt House Hunters Hunt Hunt Stor Stor Stor Stor Duck Duck Rules Rules Jim Jim Reba Reba Love It-List It Property Bro Love It-List It Hawaii Five-0 Royal Pains NCIS Auc Auc Auc Auc MythBusters Housewives Housewives Nightmares Addicted Hoard-Buried Ex Ex Criminal Minds The Mentalist Perception (:35) Dawn of the Dead Wolf Ftur Family Amer. Robot Family Crash Win Warth Lizzie Raven Cory Prin Amer. Final Destination 3 Jun Theory Com South Key Daily Colbert Fall of Usher Tell Days-Number Top Shot Stor Stor Ghost Hunters Truckers Shark Wrnglr.

Pawnathon Star Trek: Voy. Supernatural Fact or Faked Halloween 4: Michael Myers Grave Shift 101 101 Barrett Unique Whips Friend Friend ’70s ’70s Friend Friend Friends With Benefits Red Supernatural KTLA 5 News Friend Friend Rules Rules Rock Scrubs Rock Sunny (9:50) Angel Eyes (:35) Identity Johnny English Super Popoff The Voice The Voice Prince Prince Adam Aimes TJ Nou Telejournal

Robes, P.J.’s, Nighties Slippers, Bras & Briefs Available in regular & plus sizes

Swimming, Golfing, Hospital, RecPlex & Curling Rink within walking distance. 4 BR backs onto 8th fairway.

Pool, sauna, .20 acre, underground sprinklers. Central air and vac.

MLS K214765 $409,900

City of Cranbrook Proclaims

October is United Way Month Give. Volunteer. Act. Every dollar you donate helps non-profits in our communities Our fundraising goal is $111,000

Need help with current events?

United Way ®

250-426-5201 250-427-5333

East Kootenay Realty

INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

Baker St. Mall 250.489.8464

Read the DAILY newspaper for local happenings!

250.919.9915

rob@ekrealty.com

www.facebook.com/ourunitedway

Donate online:

www.cranbrook.unitedway.ca Cranbrook & 930 Baker Street, Cranbrook Kimberley Change starts here. 250-426-8833

ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITY A powerful tool when you want to reach your potential customers – the Daily Townsman and Daily Bulletin are invited into over 6,900 homes every day, Monday to Friday.

To advertise or subscribe in Cranbrook, 250-426-5201, ext 0

To advertise or subscribe in Kimberley 250-427-5333 • 10:00-4:30

Not sure about the whole

digital NOW thing? is the time to get with it!

On-Line Advertising – call your advertising representative today.

Townsman: 250-426-5201 Bulletin: 250-427-5333

CALL 426-3272 OR VISIT

PREVIOUS PUZZLE ANSWER

Fill in the grid so that every row (nine cells wide), every column (nine cells tall) and every box (three cells by three cells) contain the digits 1 through 9 in any order. There is only one solution for each puzzle.

www.tribute.ca

for this week’s movie listings

Page 12 tuesday, october 23, 2012

daily townsman / daily bulletin

NEWS

Armstrong stripped of Tour de France titles Gr ahan Dunbar Associated Press

GENEVA– Cycling’s governing body agreed Monday to strip Lance Armstrong of his seven Tour de France titles and ban him for life, following a report from the U.S. AntiDoping Agency that accused him of leading a massive doping program on his teams.

UCI President Pat McQuaid announced that the federation accepted the USADA’s report on Armstrong and would not appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

The decision clears the way for Tour de France organizers to officially remove Armstrong’s name from the record books, erasing his consecutive victories from 19992005.

Tour director Christian Prudhomme has said the race would go along with whatever cycling’s governing body decides and will have no official winners for those years.

USADA said Armstrong should be banned and stripped of his Tour titles for ``the most sophisticated, professionalized and successful

doping program that sport has ever seen’’ within his U.S. Postal Service and Discovery Channel teams.

The USADA report said Armstrong and his teams used steroids, the blood booster EPO and blood transfusions. The report included statements from 11 former teammates who testified against Armstrong.

Armstrong denies doping, saying he passed hundreds of drug tests. But he chose not to fight USADA in one of the agency’s arbitration hearings, arguing the process was biased against him. Former Armstrong team director Johan Bruyneel is also facing doping charges, but he is challenging the USADA case in arbitration.

On Sunday, Armstrong greeted about 4,300 cyclists at his Livestrong charity’s fundraiser bike ride in Texas, telling the crowd he’s faced a ``very difficult’’ few weeks. ``I’ve been better, but I’ve also been worse,’’ Armstrong, a cancer survivor, told the crowd.

While drug use allegations

Lance Armstrong have followed the 41-year-old Armstrong throughout much of his career, the USADA report has badly damaged his reputation. Longtime spon-

sors Nike, Trek Bicycles and Anheuser-Busch have dropped him, as have other companies, and Armstrong also stepped down last week

Ahmadinejad banned from visiting key ally C anadian Press

TEHRAN, Iran _ Iran’s state prosecutor says he has denied permission to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to visit an imprisoned advisor, a further sign of the Iranian president’s rapidly waning influence.

Gholam Hossein Mohseni Ejehi is quoted by the press as saying that Ahmadinejad’s request to visit Evin prison is suspected to be politically motivated.

Ahmadinejad demanded to visit Evin after his top press advisor Ali Akbar Ja-

vanfekr was jailed last month after being convicted of publishing material deemed insulting to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Ahmadinejad once had the backing of Iran’s clerical establishment but lost it when he was perceived to challenge Khamenei last year.

Ejehi said the president would do better to work on Iran’s deepening economic problems that to visit Evin.

His remarks were published in several Iranian newspapers Monday.

File photo

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

JERUSALEM – The family of a former NDP MP who was arrested on board a ship trying to break through Israel’s blockade of Gaza is asking the federal government to help.

Jim Manly, who is also an ordained United Church minister, was travelling with several

European legislators and pro-Palestinian activists when he was taken into Israeli custody over the weekend.

The 79-year-old was on the Finnish-flagged MV Estelle to draw attention to the struggles of the Palestinians living in the Gaza Strip.

His family says they want Ottawa to do more

to assist his release.

His son, Paul Manly, says his father should be permitted to call his family and should not be forced to sign any type of confession.

The vessel was reportedly carrying aide supplies when it was intercepted.

An official for Foreign Affairs Minister John

Baird said Monday the government recognizes Israel’s ``legitimate security concerns’’ over flotillas into Gaza. ``We have strongly urged those wishing to deliver humanitarian goods to the Gaza Strip to do so through established channels,’’ Baird’s spokesman, Rick Roth, said.

disqualification of American rider Floyd Landis.

USADA also thinks the Tour titles should not be given to other riders who finished on the podium, such was the level of doping during Armstrong’s era.

The agency said 20 of the 21 riders on the podium in the Tour from 1999 through 2005 have been ``directly tied to likely doping through admissions, sanctions, public investigations’’ or other means. It added that of the 45 riders on the podium between 1996 and 2010, 36 were by cyclists ``similarly tainted by doping.’’

The world’s most famous cyclist could still face further sports sanctions and legal challenges. Armstrong could lose his 2000 Olympic timetrial bronze medal and may be targeted with civil lawsuits from ex-sponsors or even the U.S. government.

In total, 26 people – including 15 riders – testified that Armstrong and his teams used and trafficked banned substances and routinely used blood transfusions.

Alta Wildrose leader regrets meat tweet C anadian Press

EDMONTON _ Alberta’s Wildrose Opposition Leader Danielle Smith says it was a mistake for her to tweet that properly cooked tainted meat could feed the homeless.

Smith told an open line radio show that if you can’t explain your position in 140 words on Twitter, you shouldn’t try.

On the weekend, Smith went on Twitter to suggest meat that had to be recalled by XL Foods in Brooks,

MP’s family seeks Ottawa help from Gaza C anadian Press

as chairman of Livestrong, the cancer awareness charity he founded 15 years ago after surviving testicular cancer which spread to his lungs and brain.

Armstrong’s astonishing return from life-threatening illness to the summit of cycling offered an inspirational story that transcended the sport. However, his downfall has ended ``one of the most sordid chapters in sports history,’’ USADA said in its 200page report published two weeks ago.

Armstrong has consistently argued that the USADA system was rigged against him, calling the agency’s effort a ``witch hunt.’’

If Armstrong’s Tour victories are not reassigned there would be a hole in the record books, marking a shift from how organizers treated similar cases in the past.

When Alberto Contador was stripped of his 2010 Tour victory for a doping violation, organizers awarded the title to Andy Schleck. In 2006, Oscar Pereiro was awarded the victory after the doping

Danielle Smith Alta., could be cooked thoroughly to destroy E.coli bacteria and then fed to the homeless.

NDP Leader Brian Mason suggested

Smith has so little regard for Albertans in poverty she’s OK with feeding them tainted meat.

Smith says the angry reaction to her tweet shows that people have so little faith in what officials are doing over the beef crisis, that anything short of destroying the meat is unacceptable.

The company has decided to dump the meat in a landfill, and Smith now says that’s probably the best way to go.

Girl shot after being mistaken for skunk C anadian Press

Police say a costumed 9-year-old girl was accidentally shot outside a western Pennsylvania home during a Halloween party by a relative who thought she was a skunk.

New Sewickley Township police say the girl was over a hillside and wearing a black costume

and a black hat with a white tassel.

Chief Ronald Leindecker told the Beaver County Times that a male relative mistook her for a skunk and fired a shotgun, hitting her in the shoulder, arm, back and neck Saturday night.

Leindecker told the newspaper that the girl was alert and talking

when she was flown to Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, about 48 kilometres away. Her condition was unavailable.

Leindecker says the man hadn’t been drinking and he doesn’t know whether charges will be filed. New Sewickley police said Sunday that decision will be made in a few days.

DAILY TOWNSMAN/DAILY BULLETIN daily townsman / daily bulletin

tuesday, october 2012 Tuesday, October 23,23,2012

Share Your Smiles!

Your community. Your classifieds.

Jem and Darma are smiling in the pumpkin patch!

250.426.5201 ext 202

bcclassified.com fax 250.426.5003

INDEX IN BRIEF FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS TRAVEL CHILDREN EMPLOYMENT BUSINESS SERVICES PETS & LIVESTOCK MERCHANDISE FOR SALE REAL ESTATE RENTALS AUTOMOTIVE ADULT ENTERTAINMENT LEGAL NOTICES

AGREEMENT It is agreed by any display or ClassiďŹ ed Advertiser requesting space that the liability of the paper in the event of failure to publish an advertisement shall be limited to the amount paid by the advertiser for that portion of the advertising space occupied by the incorrect item only, and that there shall be no liability in any event beyond the amount paid for such advertisement. The publisher shall not be liable for slight changes or typographical errors that do not lessen the value of an advertisement. bcclassiďŹ ed.com cannot be responsible for errors after the ďŹ rst day of publication of any advertisement. Notice of errors on the ďŹ rst day should immediately be called to the attention of the ClassiďŹ ed Department to be corrected for the following edition. bcclassiďŹ ed.com reserves the right to revised, edit, classify or reject any advertisement and to retain any answers directed to the bcclassiďŹ ed.com Box Reply Service and to repay the customer the sum paid for the advertisement and box rental.

DISCRIMINATORY LEGISLATION Advertisers are reminded that Provincial legislation forbids the publication of any advertisement which discriminates against any person because of race, religion, sex, color, nationality, ancestry or place of origin, or age, unless the condition is justiďŹ ed by a bona ďŹ de requirement for the work involved.

COPYRIGHT Copyright and/or properties subsist in all advertisements and in all other material appearing in this edition of bcclassiďŹ ed. com. Permission to reproduce wholly or in part and in any form whatsoever, particularly by a photographic or offset process in a publication must be obtained in writing from the publisher. Any unauthorized reproduction will be subject to recourse in law.

ON THE WEB:

Announcements

Children

Information

Daycare Centers

Are you r expecting o a ve a h u do yo newborn at home?

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to welcome your new baby with various gifts and local information!

Cranbrook and Kimberley 250-426-1015

www. welcome wagon.ca

email classifieds@dailytownsman.com

Financial Services

Employment

MOTEL ASST Manager team to run small nice Motel in Parksville BC. Non-Smoking, no Pets, in good Health, fulltime live-in position. Call 250586-1633 or email: kjjr27@hotmail.com

Childcare CASUAL IN-HOME childcare needed for two boys, 21 months and 11 years. Must have transportation and references. (250)426-6689

Personals

delivery drivers. Drivers earn $14 - $18/hr. Paid cash daily.

Please apply to 1000B, Cranbrook St. N., after 3:30pm.

GIRL NEXT DOOR.

Cash same day, local office.

www.PitStopLoans.com 1.800.514.9399

NO JOB TOO SMALL

Driveways & Parking Lots 1-888-670-0066 CALL

CALL NOW!

POWER PAVING

"#30#!

WWW SPCA BC CA

SERVING ALL THE KOOTENAYS

Contractors

(*30

421-1482

FREE ESTIMATES!

4HE "#30#! CARES FOR THOUSANDS OF ORPHANED ABAN DONED AND ABUSED DOGS EACH YEAR )F YOU CAN GIVE A HOMELESS DOG A SECOND CHANCE AT HAPPINESS PLEASE VISIT YOUR LOCAL SHELTER TODAY

s #ONSTRUCTION s 2ENOVATIONS s 2OOlNG s $RYWALL LARGE OR SMALL s 3IDING s 3UNDECK #ONSTRUCTION s !LUMINUM 2AILINGS 7E WELCOME ANY RESTORATIONAL WORK

Our classified ads are on the net! Check it out at www.bcclassified.com

Obituaries

Obituaries

Pretty Amy HOT 38, sassy blonde, fit & curvy, private sessions.

BLACKTOP NOW!

No Credit Checks!

Help Wanted DOMINOS PIZZA, in Cranbrook is now hiring

NOTICE

Borrow Up To $25,000

)HWFK D 'RJ )URP WKH 6KHOWHU

Caretakers/ Residential Managers

Contractors

Need CA$H Today?

Own A Vehicle?

FULL-TIME or part-time spot available in Registered Daycare for children aged 0-5years. Please call (250)581-1328

Obituaries

New,daytime specials Time guarantee.

Call (250)421-6124 Cranbrook KOOTENAYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BEST ESCORTS *For your safety and comfort call the best. *Quality and V.I.P Service Guarantee *Licensed studio *NEW - Ginger. Petite, HOT, 23 *Mia- Exotic, tanned beauty, slim-30 *Crystal-Pretty brunette, legs for days-25 (250)417-2800 in/out calls daily Hiring

Lost & Found FOUND: 18-SPD bike in Marysville, near Postal boxes on Monday, Oct. 15. Call to identify. (250)427-1588 LOST: 1 Green, plastic, horse-back trail box and 1 brown saddle-bag between Wycliffe Park Road and Kimberley. Between 6am and 7am, Friday, Oct 19/12.

(250)426-6716 LOST: OCT 13-14 weekend, at Bootleg Gap golf club, Tour Model V 6-iron. If found, please call (250)427-6226.

Sympathy & Understanding Kootenay Monument Installations 2200 - 2nd Street South Cranbrook, BC V1C 1E1 250-426-3132 1885 Warren Avenue Kimberley, BC V1A 1R9 250-427-7221 www.mcphersonfh.com

96*20,: 3(> J V Y W V Y H [ P V U >PSSZ ,Z[H[L 7SHUUPUN 7YVIH[L ,Z[H[L (KTPUPZ[YH[PVU

*YHUIYVVR

Granite & Bronze Memorials, Dedication Plaques, Benches, Memorial Walls, Gravesite Restorations, Sales & Installations IN-HOME CONSULTATION OR VISIT OUR SHOWROOM

6379 HIGHWAY 95A TA TA CREEK, B.C. 1-800-477-9996

www.kootenaymonument.ca

End of Life?

Bereaved?

May We Help?

PU HZZVJPH[PVU ^P[O :[LPKS 2HTILP[a 3H^ *VYWVYH[PVU

)HRLY :[YLL[ *YHUIYVVR )* ;LS!

2PTILYSL`

>HSSPUNLY (]LU\L 2PTILYSL` )* ;LS!

-LYUPL

:\P[L ;OPYK (]LU\L -LYUPL )* ;LS! PUMV'YVJRPLZSH^ JVT c ^^^ YVJRPLZSH^ JVT

Page 13 13 PAGE

250-417-2019

Travel

Drop off your photo and name(s) of subject at the Cranbrook Townsman or Kimberley Bulletin office or email your high-resolution jpeg to bulletinprod@ cyberlink.ca. Photographs will appear in the order they are received.

Art/Music/Dancing

Art/Music/Dancing

PIANO LESSONS to improvise , Learnaccompany,

read music and play by ear.

Jazz, classical and popular styles.

Your home or in studio, Kimberley & Cranbrook.

18 years of professional experience.

Geoffrey Haynes

Help Wanted

250-432-9544

Help Wanted

OUR CLIENT, a well established Cranbrook based business to business and service operation, requires a full-time General Manager to: t 1SPWJEF MFBEFSTIJQ BOE WJTJPO UP UIF PSHBOJ[BUJPO t &OTVSF BOE FOIBODF POHPJOH QSPýUBCJMJUZ t &TUBCMJTI ýOBODJBM SFTPVSDJOH UFSSJUPSJBM BOE DVTUPNFS development plans t &WBMVBUF FTUBCMJTI NFBTVSF BOE FWBMVBUF DPSQPSBUF BOE TUBGG HPBMT and objectives t 1SPWJEF NBOBHFNFOU PG TBMFT BOE TFSWJDF EFQBSUNFOUT t -FBE DPSQPSBUF CVTJOFTT EFWFMPQNFOU JOJUJBUJWFT t 1SPWJEF DVTUPNFS BOE DPNNVOJUZ SFMBUJPOTIJQ MFBEFSTIJQ The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate relevant experience in and will possess: t 1SPWFO MFBEFSTIJQ BCJMJUJFT t 4BMFT NBOBHFNFOU FYQFSJFODF t 1SPWFO UFBN NBOBHFNFOU BOE EJSFDUJPO BCJMJUJFT t 5IF BCJMJUZ UP XPSL JOEFQFOEFOUMZ JO B TFOJPS DBQBDJUZ t &YQFSJFODF JO EFWFMPQJOH BOE JNQMFNFOUJOH CVTJOFTT TUSBUFHJFT t 1SPCMFN TPMWJOH BOE DPOÞJDU NBOBHFNFOU TLJMMT Our client offers a competitive remuneration package complete with FNQMPZFF CFOFýU QMBO BOE QFSGPSNBODF CPOVT TUSVDUVSF 1MFBTF GPSXBSE XSJUUFO SFTVNFT UP .S #SVDF )SZDJVL '$(" )SZDJVL (BMMJOHFS $FSUJýFE (FOFSBM "DDPVOUBOUT #BOLFS 4USFFU $SBOCSPPL #$ 7 $ " &NBJM JOGP!IH DP DPN 0OMZ TIPSUMJTUFE DBOEJEBUFT XJMM CF DPOUBDUFE

Misc Services

Misc Services

MARKET PLACE To advertise using our â&#x20AC;&#x153;MARKET PLACEâ&#x20AC;? in the Cranbrook Daily Townsman, Kimberley Daily Bulletin and The Valley, call us at 250-426-5201, ext. 202.

DO YOU HAVE A special talent?

~Crafting~Quilting~Nails~ Catalogue Sales, etc. Calling all home based businesses.

We have an opportunity to showcase your talents at very affordable prices. Let everyone in the Kootenays know what you have to offer and expand your customer base.

Call Marion at (250)426-5201 ext 202 for all the details, then get ready for some new revenue!

WATKINS PRODUCTS

Watkins Associate Loretta-May (250)426-4632 www.watkinsonline.com/ lorettamaystewart or at Woodland Grocery.

Biodegradable Environmentally Friendly Kosher Spices Personal Care Products Ointments/Linaments, etc **Since 1860**

Timeshare DO YOU have a timeshare and unable to use your points?? I would like to purchase 1 week in Hawaii, January 2013. (must include Jan. 23).

Please call (250)417-0935

Ph: 250.426.6006 Fx: 250.426.6005 2104D 2nd Street S. Cranbrook, BC theďŹ&#x201A;owerpot@shaw.ca

In times of grief, these caring professionals are here to serve and comfort your family.

The eyes have it Fetch a Friend from the SPCA today! spca.bc.ca

DAILY BULLETIN dailyTOWNSMAN/DAILY townsman / daily bulletin

Page 14 tuesday, october 23, 2012 2012 PAGE 14 Tuesday, October 23,

Merchandise for Sale

Real Estate

Rentals

Transportation

Auctions

Mobile Homes & Parks

Homes for Rent

Cars - Domestic

FARM MARKET AUCTION Food Service & Farm Equipment, Nov. 3, 11 AM at Horstings Farm, 2 mi N. of Cache Creek. View photos at doddsauction.com 1-866545-3259

Firewood/Fuel FIREWOOD, DRY Pine. $160/cord, delivered. Phone after 6pm (250)427-7180.

PREMIUM

FIREWOOD,

delivered. Call Jason details. (250)464-5595.

for

Misc. for Sale

ARE YOU MOVING?

BOXES

FOR SALE Only

20 Boxes

10

$

00

1980 14X70 Crownpointe Mobile with hitch. Good shape.

Nice interior with 3 beds, 2 baths. Priced to sell at $15,000. 250-866-5568

Apt/Condo for Rent CEDAR PARK Apartments: 1&2 Bdrm Apts.

Elevator, on-site laundry, central location, live-in manager. Heat & hot water included.

N/P, N/S. $675-$800/mo.

(250)489-0134.

2BDRM HOUSE for rent. 2 full baths. 2300 square ft. Fully furnished. $1100./mo. + 2/3 utilities. Jim Smith Lake.

(778)517-4508 or (250)344-1120.

1993 CADILLAC Sedan deVille, 4/door.

Offers. (250)489-5644

Suites, Lower #43 717 21rst AVE N. Upgraded 2bdrm. lower unit.

Complete with stainless steel appliances, hardwood flooring and W/D. Storage included. $750./mo. plus utilities. N/S, N/P. Call (250)421-2590

Transportation

Snowmobiles

FOR RENT: Across from Rotary Park, downtown.

1bdrm. Tile shower/tub, granite counters, dishwasher, garburator, new stainless steel appliances. Completely remodeled. Roomy and bright. $975./mo., heat and hot water included. (250)426-6913

1991 GMC 1500, extended cab, 4 x 4, 5.7L gas. Runs good. Transmission out. $250.

(250)427-4051. Leave message.

SNOWCHECK edition, camo hood, boss seat, excellent condition, runs great. Boon Docker Box, SLP exhaust kit, Clutch kit, $7300 Call Craig 250-430-2430 or 250-9100517

Business/Office Service

Business/Office Service

Business/Office Service

Auto Accessories/Parts

SERVICES GUIDE Contact these business for all your service needs!

pick up at 822 Cranbrook St. N.

Ph: 426-5201

Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 250-863-3082 in Town

Real Estate

A & A ELECTRIC “At your Service” We specialize in service work and service upgrades.

Planning Winter Vacation?

BONDED & INSURED For Peace of Mind Home Vacancy.

2BDRM DUPLEX, $950./mo. plus utilities. No smoking, no pets. Close to bus routes. Prefer mature couple. Available Nov.1. (403)887-1505

Call Melanie (250)464-9900 www.thebearnecessities.ca

For Sale By Owner

CONCRETE WORKS!!

BEAUTIFUL MOBILE HOME

All aspects of concrete work done from start to finish.

Any finish available (stamped, polished, etc.)

Mini Excavator and Dump Truck Service.

No job too big or too small.

For free quotes call Jason (250)464-5595

CUSTOM CLADDING No More Painting

250-919-3249 MOBILE HOME on own lot.

1975 Mobile Home 3bdrm, 1 bath 2 sheds in back.

Parking back and front.

Lot size: 112’ x 45’ Mobile size:12’ x 60’ .

Partly renovated.

Asking $129,000.

(250)489-4034

Award Winning Home Builder

Mini Excavator & Dump Truck Available

BEAR NECESSITIES

~We do: ~Home checks to validate insurance ~Snow removal ~Water Plants ~Cat care and more.

$42,000

Canadian Home Builders Association

STILL TIME TO GET THOSE JOBS DONE!

You dream it, we build it!

BEAUTIFUL OCEAN front (Tiara Sands), 3bdrm, 2 bath condo. Large deck, stainless appliances, granite counters.

Great opportunity, great price.

Mazatlan, Mx. cvertes@telus.net.

(604)857-7670

14x70 plus 16x10 porch and deck. Complete reno inside/out in 2007! Too many upgrades to list!

JJ EXCAVATION & TRUCKING

Available for your custom home and renovation needs.

HOME WATCH SERVICE

(for removal)

DUSTAY CONSTRUCTION LTD

Call for a quote.

(250)427-7819 (250)581-1200

Apt/Condos for Sale

Duplex/4 Plex

Sell Your Home in the Classifieds.

To advertise using our “SERVICES GUIDE” in the Cranbrook Daily Townsman, Kimberley Daily Bulletin and The Valley, call us at 250-426-5201, ext. 202.

Licensed and Bonded

Misc. Wanted

Want to reach new customers? We read the newspaper every day, Monday to Friday.

It Has Never Been Easier!

LIMITED QUANTITY! OFFER ENDS SOON

Cranbrook Kimberley Creston Fernie Marysville Wardner Wasa…

Custom cladding is a Maintenance free Pre-coloured Aluminum Product, formed & fit to beautify & protect the exposed wood on your home, for years to come.

www.dustayconstruction.com (250)489-6211

GLEN’S

SNOW REMOVAL

-Utility excavation & installation -All types of excavation -Water & sewer line trenching -Leaky basement excavation -Landscaping -Retaining walls -Delivery & haul away of materials -Concrete & asphalt breakage & removal -All aspects of concrete from start to finish

Bobcat Snowblower Backpack blower Shovel

(250)919-6150 (250)489-2155

Commercial/Residential

TIP TOP CHIMNEY

(250)426-8604

HANDYMAN

to the senior stars.

All Indoor and Outdoor Renovation Projects including Painting, Staining & Plumbing.

Cranbrook/Kimberley.

Steve (250)421-6830

IS YOUR COMPUTER SLUGGISH OR HAVING PROBLEMS? It’s time for a tune-up!

Why unplug everything, send away & wait when SuperDave comes into your home?

Specializes in: *Virus/Spyware Removal, *Troubleshooting, *Installations, *PC Purchase Consulting.

SERVICES

“Sweeping the Kootenay’s Clean”

Chimney Sweeping Fireplace & Woodstove Servicing Visual Inspections and Installations Gutter Cleaning Available Call for Free Estimate from a W.E.T.T Certified Technician Richard Hedrich (250)919-3643 tiptopchimneys@gmail.com

WEILER

PROPERTY SERVICES Trees and shrubs Hi Folks It’s that time of year to trim your trees and shrubs which will help them grow into healthy stronger plants.

Give us a call for an appointment.

David and Kim

-Window & door frames.

-Patio & deck, beams/ columns/stairs.

-Wood trims & fascia.

-Decorative’s & shutters.

-Functional vents.

-Over 20 colours to choose from.

SuperDave offers affordable, superior service & most importantly; Honesty.

SuperDave works Saturdays & evenings too!

Call SuperDave (250)421-4044

~Arborculture and Horticulture training

Call Ken (250)919-2566. kmtapp@shaw.ca.

www.superdave consulting.ca

~Over 25 years experience

Contractors welcome.

R.BOCK ELECTRICAL For reliable, quality electrical work *Licensed*Bonded*Insured* Residential, Commercial Service Work No Job Too Small!

(250)421-0175

1. Advertise to Reach New Customers.

Your market changes constantly. Advertising is tremendously helpful in directing customers to the product and services they need, and helps put you ahead of your competition.

2. Your Competition Isn’t Quitting.

You’ve got to advertise to get your share of business or lose it to the stores that do. If you cut back on your advertising, you may forfeit new prospective customers to your competition.

3. Advantage Over Competitors Who Cut Back.

a photo of 1. Take your house.

25 words 2. Use to describe it. by or mail 3. Stop $40.00 + HST out your ad 4. Check in the newspaper and count all the calls coming in!!

$40.00 + HST includes 25 words, and photo.

Extra words $1.00 each. Enclose photo. If you require your photo back, please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope. ALL ADS MUST BE PREPAID – Visa and Mastercard accepted.

Your ad will run up to 2 weeks in the Cranbrook Daily Townsman (10 times), Kimberley Daily Bulletin (10 times), and the Valley (2 times). Ad can be cancelled at any time.

Sorry, no refunds.

250-426-5201 ext 202

~Local family business ~10% senior discount David Weiler, Kimberly Hartling Forest Technologists

Top Ten Reasons to Advertise in a Newspaper

250-427-5333

A five year survey of more than 3,000 companies found that advertisers who maintained or expanded advertising during a troubled economy saw sales increase an average of 100%.

4. Continuous Advertising Strengthens Your Image.

When people who postpone buying come back to the marketplace, you’ve got a better chance of getting their business if you’ve continued to maintain a solid, reliable image.

5. Direct Advertising is Cost Efficient.

Direct has the advantages – demographic and geographic numbers to afford advertisers the best value and exposure for their advertising dollar.

6. Advertise to Generate Traffic.

Continuous traffic is the first step toward sales increases and expanding your base of buyers. The more people who contact you, the more possibilities you have to make sales.

7. Advertise to Make More Sales.

Advertising works! Businesses that succeed are usually strong, steady advertisers. Look around. You’ll find the most aggressive and consistent advertisers are almost invariably the most successful.

8. Advertise Because There is Always Business to Generate.

Salespeople are on the payroll. As long as you’re in business, you have overhead and you’ve got to advertise to generate a steady cash flow.

9. Advertise to Keep a Healthy Positive Image.

In a troubled economy, rumors and bad news travel fast.

Advertising corrects gossip, shoots down false reports and projects positively.

10. Advertise to Maintain Employee Morale.

When advertising and promotion are cut, salespeople become less motivated. They may believe the store is cutting back, even going out of business.

Call today and start advertising.

(250)427-4417

250-426-5201

250-426-5201

822 Cranbrook St. N., Cranbrook

dailytownsman.com

250-427-5333

335 Spokane St., Kimberley

dailybulletin.ca

daily townsman / daily bulletin

tuesday, october 23, 2012

NEWS

Syria’s civil war spills across borders into Jordan, Lebanon Barbar a Surk Associated Press

BEIRUT – A Jordanian soldier was killed in clashes with armed militants trying to cross the border into Syria on Monday and sectarian clashes overnight in Lebanon left two dead as Syria’s civil war spilled into neighbouring countries.

Jordanian Information Minister Sameeh Maaytah said the soldier was the first killed in violence related to Syria’s civil war. He died in clashes with militants trying to illegally enter Syria to join rebels fighting President Bashar Assad’s regime.

Maaytah did not say whether the militants were Jordanians or foreign fighters trying to jump into the fray in the neighbouring country.

A number of foreign Islamists have been fighting in Syria alongside the rebels. Jordan’s banned Salafi movement – which promotes an ultraconservative brand of Islam – has sent several fighters to Syria in past months and Jordanian border patrols have caught some of them recently.

In Lebanon, troops launched a major secu-

Associated Press

A huge car bomb exploded in a street in central Beirut during rush hour on Friday, Oct. 19, killing at least eight people and wounding 78 others.

The explosion occurred at a time of heightened tension between Lebanese factions on opposite sides of the Syria conflict. rity operation to open all roads and force gunmen off the streets, trying to contain an outburst of violence set off by the assassination of a top intelligence official who was a powerful opponent of Syria. Sectarian clashes overnight killed at least two people.

Sporadic cracks of gunfire could be heard in the Lebanese capital as troops began the operation a day after the funeral for the slain official, Brig. Gen. Wissam al-Hassan.

Opponents of Syria have blamed the regime in Damascus for the alHassan’s killing in a Beirut car bomb on Friday. With Lebanon already tense and deeply divided over the civil war next door, the assassination has threatened to drag the country back into the kind of sectarian strife that plagued it for decades _ much of it linked to Syria.

In the Lebanese capital, soldiers backed by armoured personal carriers with heavy ma-

chine-guns took up position on major thoroughfares and dismantled roadblocks. At times, troops exchanged gunfire with Sunni gunmen.

Al-Hassan was a Sunni who challenged Syria and its powerful Lebanese ally, the Shiite militant group Hezbollah. The uprising in Syria is dominated by the Sunni majority fighting Syrian President Bashar Assad, who like many in his regime is a member of the Alawite sect – an offshoot

of Shiite Islam. Lebanon and Syria share similar sectarian divides that have fed tensions in both countries.

Most of Lebanon’s Sunnis have backed Syria’s mainly Sunni rebels, while Lebanese Shiites tend to back Assad.

The assassination has imperiled Lebanon’s fragile political balance. Many politicians blamed Damascus for the killing and angry protesters tried to storm the government palace after al-Hassan’s funeral on Sunday, venting their rage at leaders they consider puppets of a murderous Syrian regime. But were pushed back by troops who opened fire in the air and lobbed volleys of tear gas.

More than 33,000 people have been killed since the uprising started in March last year.

Syrian authorities blame the revolt on a foreign conspiracy and accuse Saudi Arabia and Qatar, along with the U.S, other Western countries and Turkey, of funding, training and arming the rebels, whom they describe as “terrorists.’’

Organic foods not necessarily better for kids, pediatricians say Lindsey Tanner Associated Press

CHICAGO – Parents who want to reduce their kids’ exposure to pesticides may seek out organic fruits and vegetables, but they aren’t necessarily safer or more nutritious than conventional foods, the nation’s leading pediatricians group says in its first advice on organics.

Science hasn’t proven that eating pesticidefree food makes people any healthier, the American Academy of Pediatrics said.

“Theoretically there could be negative effects, especially in young children with growing brains,’’ but rigorous scientific evidence is lacking, said Dr. Janet Silverstein, a co-

author of the academy’s new report and a pediatric endocrinologist at the University of Florida in Gainesville.

“We just can’t say for certain that organics is better without longterm controlled studies,’’ she said.

The report was published online Monday in Pediatrics and echoes a Stanford University study released last month.

That research concluded that while eating organic fruits and vegetables can reduce pesticide exposure, the amount measured in conventionally grown produce was within safety limits.

Since organic foods tend to be costlier, a good strategy for pennypinching parents con-

cerned about pesticides is to buy only organic versions of foods with the most pesticide residue – including apples, peaches, strawberries and celery, Silverstein said.

But the pediatricians group says higher

prices on organic foods might lead some parents to buy fewer fruits and vegetables – not a good strategy since both have health benefits including reducing risks for obesity, heart disease and some cancers.

Parents should aim to provide their families a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, whether organic or not, along with plenty of whole grains and low-fat or fat-free dairy products, the report says.

Wildfire spreads in Colorado Rockies C anadian Press

ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK, Colo. – A wildfire burning in Rocky Mountain National Park has spread because of strong winds and warm, dry weather.

The Fern Lake Fire was listed at 792 acres on Monday, after growing 102 acres the day before.

Firefighters aren’t attacking the blaze because it’s in steep, rugged terrain where there are many beetlekilled trees.

However, fire managers say they

will take quick action to prevent the fire from spreading beyond the park, if necessary.

The fire is expected to keep putting out smoke until heavy snow puts it out.

Meanwhile, in southwestern Colorado, fire managers have scaled back the fight against a 222-acre wildfire burning near Vallecito Reservoir.Forty firefighters are monitoring the blaze.

It’s no longer considered a threat to 18 homes nearby.

Page 15

Philosopher, secular humanist and religion skeptic Kurtz dies at 86 C anadian Press

AMHERST, N.Y. – Paul Kurtz, a wellknown voice for the idea that behaviour should be guided by science and reason over religion, has died. He was 86.

The secular humanist philosopher died Saturday at his home in New York state. His death was announced Monday by the Center for Inquiry, which he founded. His family isn’t releasing the cause.

Kurtz also took on psychics, astrologers and anything related to the paranormal through the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry and The Skeptical Inquirer magazine, both of which he founded.

He resigned two years ago from the

Paul Kurtz boards of the centre and committee and the Council for Secular Humanism, another organization he founded.

A World War II veteran, Kurtz earned a doctorate in philosophy at Columbia University and taught philosophy at several colleges.

World’s oldest Auschwitz survivor dies at age of 108 Canadian Press

WARSAW, Poland – The oldest known survivor of the Auschwitz concentration camp – a teacher who gave lessons in defiance of his native Poland’s Nazi occupiers – has died at the age of 108, an official said Monday.

Antoni Dobrowolski died Sunday in the northwestern Polish town of Debno, according to Jaroslaw Mensfelt, a spokesman at the Auschwitz-Birkenau state museum.

After invading Poland in 1939, sparking World War II, the Germans banned anything beyond four years of elementary education in a bid to crush Polish culture and the country’s intelligentsia. The Germans considered the Poles inferior beings, and the education policy was part of a plan to use Poles as a “slave race.’’

An underground effort by Poles to continue to teach children immediately emerged, with those caught punished by being sent to concen-

tration camps or prisons.

Dobrowolski was among the Poles engaged in the underground effort, and he was arrested by the Gestapo and sent to Auschwitz in June 1942.

“Auschwitz was worse than Dante’s hell,’’ he recalled in a video made when he was 103.

Dobrowolski, who was born Oct. 8, 1904 in Wolborz, Poland, was later moved to the concentration camps of Gross-Rosen and Sachsenhausen, according to the Auschwitz memorial museum in southern Poland.

After the war, he moved to Debno, where he worked as a Polishlanguage teacher and as principal at an elementary school and later at a high school for many years.

He will be buried in Debno on Wednesday.

At least 1.1 million people were killed by the Germans at the Auschwitz-Birkenau camp.

Most of the victims were Jews, but many nonJewish Poles, Roma and others were also killed there.

Page 16 tuesday, october 23, 2012

communitysnapshot

daily townsman / daily bulletin