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Remembering those who died and those who survived BY SHERI REGNIER Times Staff
When millions of Canadians pause on Remembrance Day, Steve Mears will have more to reflect on than most. “The first thing I think of is several of my friends who died in Afghanistan,” said Mears, who retired in 2006 after almost three decades in the Canadian Armed Forces. “It’s very personal, and not just the people killed in war, but also killed in training accidents and those types of things.” Mears always knew that he was going to have a military career, after joining the air cadets at the age of 13. “Growing up I was always taught in school the First World War, Second World War, Korea. After I joined the military it became more personal.” In 1978, one week after graduation from his Richmond high school, Mears left for boot camp in Cornwall N.S. “The first few days were pretty overwhelming, it was still the old school back then, male dominated and we were treated pretty harshly.” After 16 weeks of basic training, Mears flew to Chilliwack for three months of basic trades training. This led to many years spent as a combat engineer. His career began during the time of the Cold War, when the army was not in overseas deployment except for peacekeeping in Cyprus and the Golan Heights. SHERI REGNIER PHOTO His trade was not sent; instead Mears continued his training on Retired veteran Steve Mears will be among many pausing to reflect at the Cenotaph in downtown Trail on Remembrance Day. North American soil. “We trained as though we may have to fight the Russians. We refugees how to identify and remove His job was to set up the demiliwould go on huge mine field exer- land mines and unexploded units. tarized zone between the Iraq and cises in Alberta and lay miles and “The view was for them to be Kuwait border. His regiment spent miles of land fields,” he said. able to go back home and clear six months building observation “This was all with the view that their farm land of mines, so they posts along the country’s borders. we may have to fight the Russians.” could get back to work and life,” “It was very austere. Kuwait City Mears first toured Peshawar said Mears. had been completely ransacked.” Pakistan, on a four month humani“Now, I think a lot of them are “Every day I had to drive through tarian mission. In 1990, after Taliban. They are using their skills the highway to hell. An area where the Russians had been run out of to blow up our own guys.” so many vehicles had been blown Afghanistan, there were thousands In 1991, almost a year to date up as Iraqis tried to escape back upon thousands of Afghan refu- after this tour, Mears and 600 mem- over their border.” gees in the Pakistan-Afghan border bers of his regiment were deployed Mears spent most of his time out camps. from Chilliwack to Kuwait, seven in the desert clearing roads of land Under the umbrella of the United days after ceasefire of the first mines and unexploded ordnance. MP ad 1_2_J5a_Layout 12-06-07 8:04 AM Persian Page 1 Gulf War. Nations, Mears was1 sent to teach His regiment escorted contract
vehicles, such as cement trucks, safely to the points where the desert posts were being built. Mears felt his years of land mine training prepared him for this job, however the human cost of war, was more difficult to deal with. “Little kids just across the border in Iraq would swarm the vehicles for food, even try to open the doors as we drove up. We had to throw rations out as we went because we were afraid that one of them would end up under our vehicle. They were so starving it broke my heart.” Mears next deployment to Croatia was also an eye opening and shattering experience. “How people could live next door to each other for decades, be neighbours for years, then all of a sudden one day walk next door, tie up a husband, rape his daughter and wife, then shoot the husband.” Mears reflected that this happened all over the war torn country. “It wasn’t just one side, it was both.” During this tour, Mears was flown all over the former Yugoslavia to teach mine awareness. “Mines were all over the place,” he said. It was a very emotional time for him, as there were incidents when his plane came under fire. “The plane would nose dive to dodge artillery fire from the Serbians who were shelling the runway. “It would drop us off, we would run to the bunker and the plane would take right off again. “It was emotional.” After this experience, Mears caught a bit of a break back at the regiment on garrison duty. During this time he married, and became father to a daughter and son. His family time was short lived, as Mears was often sent away to train and instruct others about mine warfare demolitions. When his daughter was six months old, Mears was sent to Cambodia for nine months. He was seconded as a technical adviser for the Cambodian mine action centre, under the department of defence, as part of the United Nations. See TODAY’S, Page 3
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Remembrance Day schedules: Trail - 10:30 a.m. the parade from the Fortis Building to the Cenotaph. - 10:45 a.m. singing of O Canada. WWII veteran May Batch and JL Crowe student Emily Dawson will be reading the honor roll names. - 11 a.m. the Last Post followed by two minutes of silence. - 1 p.m. refreshments at the Legion. ***** Fruitvale - 10:45 a.m. with honour guard and “O Canada” led by Tracy Johnston. Stephen Piccolo, retired warrant officer with the Canadian Armed Forces, will read honour roll. Laying of the wreaths will be followed by Clara and Julia Halbert reading “In Flanders Field.” After service hot chocolate and cookies served by the Girl Guides. ***** Rossland - 10 a.m. service held at the Royal Canadian Legion hall followed by a march to the Cenotaph at 10:45. - 11 a.m. ceremony and laying of wreaths. - 1 p.m. activities shift back to the Legion hall including music by the Trail Pipe Band and the Golden City Fiddlers.
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was constructed on Victoria Street. It was opened to the public on November 11, 1924. The Consolidated Mining and Smelting Co. donated the land and the City provided a grant in lieu of taxes. Many residents supported the project with cash donations. Remembrance Day services were then conducted in front of the Hall where plaques were installed listing the war dead from the two wars from Trail. In 1951, the Trail Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion sponsored the construction of the Cenotaph in use today. The legion collected $932.50 in cash donations towards the project. The CM&S donated cement for the base, provided technical expertise and supplied the bronze plaques. DB Merry, a local building supplier, and the Trail Mercantile store covered the cost of the construction materials. Architects Sharp & Thompson & Berwick & Pratt donated the plans. The Cenotaph was presented to the community in a ceremony held November 11, 1951 prior to the annual Remembrance Day service. In 2008, Cenotaph was refurbished with new plaques, lighting and landscaping. In 2009, the statue of the grieving soldier was installed. Pick up your copy “Trail Journal of Local History,” at the Trail Historical Society’s office in Trail City Hall, on the website www.trailhistory.com and at Crockett Books in Waneta Plaza.
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The latest results from the Trail Health and Environment Committee appear to indicate that blood lead levels of children participating in the committee’s testing program have stabilized in recent years. However, the committee added more effort is needed in order to achieve the stringent goals set to further reduce local children’s exposure to lead. C o m m i t t e e members from the City of Trail, Teck Trail Operations, Interior Health, the BC Ministry of Environment, and a variety of community representatives met Tuesday night to share results and discuss new goals and strategies for the coming year. Jeannine Stefani, Trail Lead Health Services Coordinator for Interior Health, reported that the number of children participating in the program increased in 2012 over the 2011 rates by five
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Trail Health and Environment Committee members (from the left) Ron Joseph, community representative; Mark Tinholt, Teck Trail Operations; Jacquie Johnson and Jeannine Stefani of Interior Health met this week to review the latest results on lead levels. per cent, although any one reason due decline, from over 100 plant,” said Tinholt. the percentage of test to the small number tonnes per year in the Bill Jankola, Teck’s results meeting the of test subjects in the 1990’s to under half S u p e r i n t e n d e n t program’s goals of less survey.” a tonne per year cur- of Operations than 10 micrograms Teck Trail rently, the amount of E n v i r o n m e n t a l per decilitre showed a O p e r a t i o n s suspended particu- Projects, described slight decline. S u p e r i n t e n d e n t late measured at the the measures being “The statistics of Environmental various community taken to limit the suggest a plateau in Remediation, Mark test stations remains dust believed to be the test results over Tinholt, summarized steady. causing the steady the last decade,” said the air testing results “We suspect that levels detected. New Stefani. “The variabil- in the Trail area. the particulate that is structures are being ity could be due to Although emissions still present could be a designed and built to numerous factors but from the smoke stacks result of fugitive dust limit dust emissions it’s difficult to identify has shown a steady escaping from the from the property and
a new truck washing station and dust reduction sprays are being tested at Teck Operations. “We’re working on road dust testing and road cleaning priorities have changed,” said Jankola. “We’re working to eliminate the causes of contaminants on-site. “We also have an ambient air monitoring system in the testing phase that measures metal particulate on a real-time, hourly basis with an alarm fan-out system that alerts people at the plant to a potential problem.” Ruth Beck, Manager for the Trail Area Health and Environment Program discussed the process of developing the goals for the coming year explaining that the Program was becoming more closely aligned with standards set by the US Centers for Disease Control for dealing with elevated lead levels in communities. The new strategy focuses more on the primary prevention of
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FROM PAGE 1 “The United Nations set up to teach Cambodians to clear their own land, as it is the most heavily mined country in the world.” Mears spent most of his time alone with Cambodians who lived in the woods. “They were very loving, very generous people.” However, the mission was difficult for Mears, as Cambodia was rampant with corruption. “Money never made it out of the city, bigwig officials in the city had everything, but the poor people out in the country had nothing. ‘It was shattering to see little kids with no arms or legs, just trying to collect firewood, or make their little lot better.” After Cambodia, Mears returned to Gagetown, N.B. and was promoted to Chief Warrant Officer, the highest ranked position an enlisted person can become. “It was good for family life because I finally got to spend time with my wife and kids.” In 1999 Mears was promoted to Regimental
Sergeant Major in Petawawa O.N. “This was the pinnacle, the position that most guys shoot for.” Mears was responsible for discipline, deportment, training, and career progression for all enlisted men and women. On Sept 11, 2001, Mears was sitting in his office having coffee with his commanding officer, discussing routine business. He had just walked around the corner to the duty corporal room when the second plane hit the World Trade Center. “All of a sudden all hell broke loose on the base,” he recalled. “All gates had to guarded, and everyone had to show IDs with this great heightened sense of security.” Many of his army buddies were sent to Afghanistan to serve, some two or three times. “I was in the higher ranks, a safer place than the worker bee. Those guys are outside the wire in the danger zone.” In 2006, Mears retired after 28 years of service.
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Frustration casts a pall over Remembrance Day THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA - Tom Hoppe earned the Medal of Bravery and the affectionate nickname “Dances With Bullets” for his heroic August 1994 sprint into sniper fire to rescue three children pinned down in the civil war fury of Visoko, Bosnia. That medal - along with others the former army sergeant earned, including the Meritorious Service Cross - will sit on a shelf this Remembrance Day in a quiet but symbolic protest against the Harper government. The fact one of Canada’s most decorated soldiers, and a respected voice in the peacekeeping community, chose to remove his medals -a decision some troops consider sacrilege - speaks volumes about the level of frustration and disillusionment among ex-soldiers and their families. “It’s very, very hard choice for me to do this ... but I don’t know what else to do,” Hoppe said Thursday in an interview with The Canadian Press. “As long as people understand there’s no disrespect to veterans whatsoever. It’s just a choice I’ve made because I can’t sit on the sidelines and do nothing anymore. And I’ve tried everything I can. I’ve tried to work with Veterans Affairs and the government, but every time we go to Veterans Affairs with ideas and stuff it’s a confron-
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Ret. Sergeant Tom Hoppe holds his medals at his house in Kingston, Ont., on Thursday. tational approach.” The protest is also a way to show supports for ex-soldiers who have launched court challenge against the government’s marquee legislation, the New Veterans Charter - approved by all parties, enacted by the Conservatives in 2006 and defended by the government ever since. Hoppe also said the government has failed to completely atone for a privacy scandal. It has settled out of court with advocate Sean Bruyea, but others have yet to receive an apology - including Hoppe, whose privacy records show his medical information was sought by officials after he expressed concern about the veterans charter in 2006.
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Another veteran, former warrant officer Harold Leduc, chose weeks ago not to wear his medals in protest over his own privacy breaches. The growing discontent, at times, mystifies and exasperates Conservatives who’ve introduced a series of changes and improvements meant to take the sting out of veterans complaints. Both Hoppe and outspoken critic Mike Blais of Canadian Veterans Advocacy say the amendments don’t address the central issue. The New Veterans Charter overhauled the way ex-soldiers are compensated and moved away from a pensionfor-life system into a workers compensation-style lumpsum payment. No matter how the government dresses it up, said Blais, the system has created two classes of veterans - those on the old system and those on the new system who often get less and face a variety of caveats. In an interview with The Canadian Press, Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney said the government has been transforming the system, pointing to a recent $177 million injection of cash to halt a long-term disability clawback. “We are just a phone call away” for help, Blaney said. That didn’t stop disabled veterans and military widows from unleashing a broadside of frustration Thursday on
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he United States elections have left many Canadians scratching their heads at the goings on south of the border. There has been two years of endless campaigning since the mid-term elections in 2010; billions of dollars spent on the process including massive advertising drives not only for and against candidates but also relating to every manner of initiatives on ballots; a few loony-tune candidates; electoral district gerrymandering and attempts in some states to keep certain classes of voters (poor people) away from the polls; seemingly endless waits at polling stations as electors fill out encyclopedic ballots; breathtakingly wild statements by some candidates and their supporters. In other words, it was typical U.S. election. After all of the time, money and effort put into the process, and despite the fact that President Barack Obama won the electoral college count and a slim majority of the popular vote, some Americans think his re-election is somehow illegitimate, simply because they don’t
agree with him. Prime among these is bad-hair billionaire Donald Trump who on election night was calling for “a revolution in this country.” How terribly boring Canadian politics seem when compared with the blood-and-guts election wars waged by our neighbours to the south. But although many citizens in the True North are prone to tut-tutting about these excesses, there is at least one lesson that could be learned by a large portion of the Canadian body politic. Obama faced a mighty uphill battle for re-election given the economic conditions he inherited and dissatisfaction among many voters with his recipe of pump priming and bailouts for dealing with the recession, however orthodox these measures may be. But a unified Democratic Party managed to gather its ideas – to the extent that either party had any – and then identified those people who agreed with them and made sure they voted. Before that could happen a broad coalition of politically-active citizens had to agree to work
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together in the party. These are the types of people with views who, if they were Canadians, would be New Democrats, Liberals, and Greens. Some Americans consider the 50.4 per cent of the popular vote captured by Obama not much of a mandate, especially since it is smaller margin of victory than in 2008. But in Canada it would be a landslide. The Harper Conservatives obtained a solid majority government last year with 39.6 per cent of the vote in our multi-party, parliamentary democracy. The total vote achieved by Canada’s three Democratic Party cousins was 53.4 per cent. The floundering trinity is alarmed that the Conservatives intend to
eliminate the per-vote public subsidy of political parties, while continuing the public subsidy of contributions to political parties though tax credits. But this could be a good thing for their electoral chances. Without per-vote subsidies, small parties like to Greens would be encouraged to come to terms and merge with larger ones. Being part of a larger party would mean compromising their principles, but surely having some influence in a party with a chance of electoral success beats the near zip, zero, zilch that the Greens have accomplished since their inception. Unfortunately, the New Democrats are unlikely to agree to a merger. Fired up by the surge in seats and official opposition status achieved in the last election, they are now dreaming of the ultimate electoral glory. They can keep dreaming. Short of some kind of sustained and unforeseen calamity befalling the Conservatives (current vote suppression allegations, if proven, won’t do) Stephen Harper could be end up being our longest-serving prime minister, with his portrait on the currency
along with Sir Isaac Brock and John Diefenbaker. ••••• It will be interesting to see how the Washington state vote in favour of legalizing the possession of small quantities of marijuana plays out in British Columbia. As criminal law is solely the jurisdiction of the federal government in Canada, there is no chance B.C. will follow Washington’s lead. But what impact will this change have on the pot industry in this province, which a provincial government report valued at $6 billion annually a decade ago? Will Nelson have to forgo a few dozen bars, restaurants and outdoor shops if the pot exports to Washington are eliminated, or will other markets be developed? Perhaps it’s time we started looking at the feasibility of liquefying the product, piping it to the coast and tankering it to China. As it is a natural aboveground product, the environmental concerns around leaks and spills would presumably be negligible. Raymond Masleck is a retired Trail Times reporter.
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ormer Prime Minister Canadian history. William Lyon While there will always be Mackenzie King once debate around what historical said that “while some events are most important, it’s countries have too much his- not difficult to identify some tory, we have too much geog- fundamental things everyone raphy.” He should know. implied that For example, because of few would the relatively dispute that young age of all Canadians our country, should be famCanada has iliar with our less history Confederation than most of 1867, other counSamuel de tries. C h a m p l a i n ’s H o w e v e r, founding having a of Quebec shorter hisCity in 1608, tory is no Canada’s conguarantee tribution Troy Media that our citduring the izens are two World more likely to know it well. Wars, and the patriation of According to a 2009 sur- the Constitution in 1982. vey commissioned by the Controversial episodes such Dominion Institute, less than as Indian residential schools, half of Canadians between the Chinese Head Tax, and the the ages of 18 and 35 could forced relocation of Japanese identify John A. Macdonald, Canadians during World War Canada’s first prime minis- II should also be studied. ter, from his portrait. Less Understanding our past, than one in 10 could identify warts and all, makes us betformer NDP leader Tommy ter able to grapple with the Douglas and barely one in issues confronting our counfive recognized Métis leader try today. Louis Riel. Even former Prime A well-educated and broadMinister Pierre Trudeau was ly-informed general public is unknown by almost half of the best protection against Canadians in the same cohort. misguided government poliLast year, federal Minister of cies. Knowing our past makes Citizenship and Immigration it easier for us to build on our Jason Kenney introduced a successes and avoid repeating new citizenship guide. In our failures. order to be granted citizenBecause education is a ship, applicants must now provincial responsibility, demonstrate sufficient know- there are no national histledge of essential Canadian ory standards. Unfortunately, history. most provinces fail to proThe new 64-page study vide an adequate history curguide, Discover Canada, riculum to public school studevotes 10 pages to a chrono- dents, a fact well-documented logical overview of key events by renowned historian Jack in our history. Any applicant Granatstein in his book, Who who does not master these Killed Canadian History?. facts cannot pass the citizenAlthough every province ship test. includes some Canadian hisSince we expect new cit- tory in the elementary grades, izens to be familiar with most do not require high Canadian history, it makes school students to take a full sense to apply the same stan- course on the subject, but dard to those who grow up in prescribe nebulous social this country. studies courses instead. For This is why most people example, Alberta students expect schools to ensure stu- take courses in globalization, dents learn the key events in nationalism, and ideology
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while British Columbia students take a grade 12 history course in which they look at major world events of the 20th century. Neither province mandates a high school course in Canadian history. Saskatchewan does require grade 12 students to take a history course called Canadian Studies. Unfortunately, the course is arranged thematically rather than chronologically. Instead of starting at a chosen point and showing how one historical event builds on another, students jump from topics such as “External Forces and Domestic Realities” to “The Forces of Nationalism.” Interestingly, Manitoba stands out as a bright light among the provinces. Not only are all Manitoba grade 11 students required to take Canadian history, the course content is arranged chronologically. Furthermore, the new textbook that goes with the curriculum provides a useful and easy-to-read overview of key events in Canadian history. Other provinces would do well to follow Manitoba’s example. Much of the inadequate teaching of history in our schools stems from a faulty educational philosophy. Prospective teachers are told by their education professors not to focus on making sure students learn a core knowledge base, but rather to emphasize the so-called process of learning. As a result, schools focus on abstract concepts such as globalization, nationalism, and social justice at the expense specific knowledge and skills. Canadian history is too important a subject for us to allow it to fall out of use. No student should graduate from high school without a solid understanding of the events that have shaped our great country. Michael Zwaagstra is a research fellow with the Frontier Centre (www.fcpp. org) and a high school history teacher in Manitoba.
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Trucking offers a road to a new and fulfilling career Special to the Times Job seekers are in luck when it comes to the commercial road transportation industry in British Columbia. Trucking companies throughout BC require professional drivers, mechanics, dispatchers and operations staff right now, which means that job seekers with experience and/ or training may find work within their preferred region. For those considering training prior to joining the workforce, demand for skilled workers in the industry is likely to grow – to 2020 and beyond. There are a number of reasons for this. For truck drivers, the industry is facing a North Americawide shortage because most are 45 years of age or older and nearing retirement (in fact, in Canada, according to a report by the Canada Trucking Human Resources Council, 58 percent of long-haul truck drivers fall in this age range). Similar shortages exist
for other jobs, including diesel engine and heavy duty mechanics. Aside from worker shortages, economic growth in the Asia-Pacific Gateway is also driving demand for workers in transportation. This applies not only to companies in the Lower Mainland, but in other regions as well, since the Asia-Pacific “Gateway” is actually made up of an integrated supply chain of airports, seaports, rail and road connections, and border crossings, from Prince Rupert to Surrey, with links supplied by trucking. Today’s trucking industry is an exciting place to be. Equipment in many companies is state of the art, meaning increased comfort and ease for drivers and opportunities for mechanics to work with technologically advanced systems, keeping both their skills and interest engaged. Dispatch relies on sophisticated tracking and routing systems. Others on the operations side also use infor-
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mation technology of many kinds to deal with everything from licences and permits, to customer services, accounting, sales and marketing. And, people joining the industry have many career choices. Drivers, for example, may work close to home as pick-up and delivery or short-haul drivers. Those who like the idea of travelling across Canada or North America can become long-haul drivers for an employer or work as owner-operators. Drivers may haul consumer goods, fuel, logs, heavy-duty equipment, livestock – most of what we purchase or consume spent some time on the road with a commercial truck! If you already have experience as a driver, mechanic or operations worker, most companies advertise jobs on their websites. Members of the BC Trucking Association from across the province may post jobs under Careers on www.bctrucking.com, and the provincial and federal
governments maintain job sites at WorkBC (http:// www.workbc.ca/Jobs/) and Working in Canada (http:// www.workingincanada. gc.ca/ - choose to Explore Careers by Occupation, then by Region). Within your own community, it may also pay to approach a company you’d like to work for, drop off a résumé and inquire if and when they’ll be hiring. If you’d like to enter the industry but need training, there are also many avenues to explore. Although there is not a standard training course for professional drivers, there are numerous private schools throughout BC that offer programs. For information on transportation trades in BC, including mechanics and other technicians, visit transCDA (http://www.tcda.ca/home). And for information on trucking careers in general, see www.truckingcareers.ca. Your own community and region depend on trucking. It may also offer the right career for you.
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The Gift I was driving down the road the other day and a sign in front of a church caught my attention. The sign read, “Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift” a quote from the apostle Paul’s writing in 2 Corinthians 9:15. The sign made me stop and reflect. Regardless of how much we give, we cannot give like God gives. He has given an unspeakable gift. We did not merit the gift that God gave in giving us His own Son. Christ though he was rich, left heaven, left all the glory, and came down to this world not only to live but to die for you and me, in order that we might have eternal life. He made his soul a sacrifice for sin for you and me. As I prepare my little Operation Christmas Child box that some child will open with excitement, and I watch with deep sadness the plight of our east coast friends who have suffered with the storms, I stop and think, the greatest gift
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Weekly Snr & Jnr Youth Programs Mom’s Time Out Weekly Connect Groups Fri. Kidz Zone Sunday Children’s Program Sun – Infants Nursery Bus Pickup Fri thru Sun 8320 Highway 3B Trail, opposite Walmart 250-364-1201 Pastor Rev. Shane McIntyre Affiliated with the PAOC
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that any of us can share or receive at this season is Jesus. I cannot out give God, but I can share His gift of love. This season, share The Gift. Pastor Bryan Henry Fruitvale Christian Fellowship
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howing up at the cenotaph on Remembrance Day is a little bit like attending church on a holy day; I need a very good reason to miss the service. The act of remembrance honors those who served, and those who are currently serving. It is a way of saying thank you to them for the freedoms we enjoy. The act of remembrance expresses our desire for peace, and acknowledges our louise responsibility to build a more just world. The main event Everyday Theology of every official Remembrance Day service is the two-minute period of silence. The practice dates to a November 1919 proclamation of King George V. George V called for the two-minute silence “so that in perfect stillness the thoughts of everyone may be concentrated on reverent remembrance of the glorious dead.” We are there to remember, not to celebrate victories or to glorify militarism. The observation of silence is a public action; it is something that everyone present engages in together. At the same time, the silence has a very private component; we are alone with our thoughts. It is a good time to reflect on the dignity, value, and sacredness of every person. It is a good time to reflect on the harms of war. It is a good time to reflect on our commitment to peace: peace in our hearts, our homes, our communities, our nation, and our world. A few years ago, my husband and I attended the Remembrance Day service in Duncan, BC, where we were visiting a friend. The reality of conflict was brought home to me in a sobering way. During the commemorative silence, instead of reflecting, I found myself observing the scene in front of me. The numbers of young servicemen and women far exceeded the numbers of aging veterans. Before my eyes, in the persons of the old and the young, I saw the wars of the past and the militarism of the present. It was a little disheartening. We are better at waging war than creating the conditions necessary for peace. As a global community, we have a long way to go before we beat our swords into ploughshares. The absence of peace is always a result of some type of injustice: political, economic, cultural, or social. Rigoberta Menchú Tum, the recipient of the 1992 Nobel Peace Prize, writes, “Building peace requires that we start by weaving a fabric out of the threads of equality, justice, participatory democracy, and respect for the rights of all peoples and cultures.” This is easier said than done. So, Remembrance Day is also a great challenge to those who yearn for peace. While imprisoned during WWII, a prisoner scratched an already famous epitaph on the walls of his prison cell: “When you go home tell them of us and say, for your tomorrow we gave our today.” This year, as we honor the past, let us carry the hope contained in these words in our hearts. May they inspire us to acts of transformation, no matter how small, that will advance a universal culture of peace. Trail resident Louise McEwan has a background in education and catechesis, and degrees in English and Theology. She writes every other week. She blogs at www.faithcolouredglasses. blogspot.com. Contact her at mcewan.lou@ gmail.com.
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withPRESS the singing of O BY TIMES STAFF THE CANADIAN Canada, It will be standing KAHNAWAKE, Que. - The medalfollowed awardedby to aa a prayerhas and an room only with up World to hymn, battle-scarred First War soldier been address the minis2,000 people expected returned, almost a century later, tobyhis family in ter. World War II vetat Remembrance the the Mohawk community where he lived. eran May Batch from will DayIn ceremony the Beauvais 1919, Pte.atJames returned read the cenotaph in shrapnel Trail on in then Europe with his chest and honour limited rolevictorious names: Canadian 36 from Pine use ofAvenue his leftFriday. arm. Like all WWI,awarded 139 from WWII, day begins withhe was andThe British soldiers, a Victory one from the Korean the of the Medalmassing before being discharged. and twotragedy. from the honour guard and the wasWar The postwar period filled with Vietnam War. pain and restHeof suffered the 300-strong from chronic physical 11bea.m. parade near the banks emotional anguish that would described today Last Post then of Columbia River as the post-traumatic stress disorder. Backwill in those be played by Lorne at Eldorado Street.“shell shock.� days it was called, Paolis followed by 10:30 a.m. He abandoned his wifeDeand young daughter two minutes silence a.m.Within andAround drifted 10:30 out West. a decadeofBeauvais a.m.grave, (withmore the the parade — inata 11 was dead. Hebegins was buried modest siren with Colour Party,from than the 2,000 kilometres home.sounding at the armouries). The RCMP guard, Now honour his medal has completed a long jourLament, Reveille the veterney pipe home.band, It was returned several weeks (by ago Paolis),atthe of ans andgreat-niece, cadets in tow to his Lynn De Beauvais, theAct Royal Remembrance and the — its journey towards Canadian Legion branch in Kahnawake, Que. layingincludes of thea official theThe cenotaph, a home story of with its path motorbrief theeBay. “salut- wreaths leads up to the cycle stop clubat and of In who Flanders ingNormand base� on Cedar a reciting Carrieres, part-Wendat rolls closing,club, the Street where the mayas a part-time biker in theFields. RollingInThunder Benediction the ors of Trail, Warfield routinely checks the online auction sitesand for bike of God Save and willmilitary be singing parts,Montrose medals and memorabilia. Queen standing. The medal, listed “WW1the Victory Medalpreclude to Native the march off. out. He 10:45 a.m. Canadian, Pte. James Beauvais,� jumped p.m. “Kahnawake: parade arrives hadThe read Johnny Beauvais’ 1book will gather at the cenotaph A Mohawk Look at at Canada,People Adventures of Big 1 p.m.name at the 10:40 a.m., withBeauvais the around John Canadian.� is a common in ceremony Kahnawake. beginning Royal Canadian Legion Branch 11sawona around a.m. “When 10:45 I saw this medal on eBay,No. I also missing link in Kahnawake, and I also saw the name Beauvais,� Carrieres said. Canadianwas Cancer Society “My firstB Rthought to AND keepYUKON this medal in I T I SH COLUMBIA Canada. Second, find his family. And if I didn’t findRemember anybody interested by thebymedal someone special makingora by Beauvais himself, my intention was to buryBCthe donation to the Canadian Cancer Society, medal and somewhere in the cemetery in order to Yukon in memory or in honour. keep his spirit his nearest Please let usamong know the name ofones.� the person Lynn Beauvais was moved to near tears when you wish to remember, name and address Carrieres returned the family heirloom. of the next of kin, and we will send a card advising them of your gift. Also send us your name and address to receive a tax receipt.
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• FruitvaleMargaret Columbia Avenue for She remembered her grandmother, day begins at an afternoon of enterBeauvais Jacques, speaking The of James’ post-war 10:30 a.m. with -the tainment and post-traumatic stories. injuries and stress disorder or marching Colour Party “shell-shock,â€? as it was then known.of the honguard the Leading up to He died a lonely deathour away from from his family Canadian Remembrance Day theRoyal community. However, return of the Legion medal, to the Cenotaph. the hosted received as wellLegion as the recently documents, have The ceremony folColour Parties at varigiven the Beauvais a new connection to the relaat years 10:45agoa.m. ous around the lows tive places who left Kahnawake over 90 and city to raise awareness, with the prelude to never returned. the us, minute of silence and“It to feels allowlike those he’swho watching and he’s leading delivered by this pastor might notI really, be ablereally to want us. Now, to finish final attend step.â€? the Nov. 11 Kent Maddigan, folby sisters the recital ceremony a chance The final step fortoher lowed and her will of be the back poem Flanders pay homage. James’ remains to transport to In Kahnawake. singing of God On a Fields, If it aisbattlefield too expensive, she says, she wants to Save the and regiment would with use soil travel to Winnipeg from theQueen community closing their colours asitawith rally-some and exchange from hisremarks grave. by ing point, with their current Mayor Libby colours being slowly Nelson. • Rossland marched between solOn November 11th we thank In Rossland there diers’ ranks to enable surviving veterans and we them to identify their will be a service held remember the soldiers who lost at the Royal Canadian regiments’ colours. their lives defending ourhall country. Legion at 10 a.m., Today, the Colour Party provides the followed by a cereceremonial Katrineprotocols would likemony to at the cenotaph at 11 a.m. next to the at allsend Legion functions, her support to The activRemembrance and library. all of our veterans Decoration Day servi- ity shifts back to the families ces, and and their represents a Legion hall at 11:30 for their part in a.m. after the cerebranch at various other preserving all thatmony. parades.
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Headpins. “I thought we’d be successful in court because the contract doesn’t say the deposit isn’t refundable. I discussed the options with lawyers, but decided not to go that route,” Stack said. Bernie Aubin, president of Vancouverbased Canadian Classic Rock concert booking agency and drummer for Headpins, said he could have asked the promoters to pay the
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Despite stiff competition in its first two games Wednesday, the Rossland Secondary School Royals got off to a promising start at the provincial championship in Burnaby. The Royals lost a heartbreaker in its first game against numberfour ranked Crofton, who scored on a penalty kick in the final minute of regulation to win 1-0. RSS Goalie Kaela Zimmer was outstanding in net, and continued her excellent play in the second match against defending champion Shawnigan Lake. The Royals played a spirited match against the numberthree ranked team and came away with a welldeserved 0-0 draw. “We are very pleased with these results so far,” said RSS coach Donna Hebert in an email. “It is outstanding for our girls, and they are very proud.” The young team, can finish seeded as
high as second in the round robin pool depending on how they do against Okanagan Mission Secondary on Thursday. The team is a young but talented team that have worked hard this season, and have proven they can play with B.C.’s best. “We are competitive despite being a young team. Our girls are very coachable in all aspects, they understand that they need to find ways to win by out-working their opponents,” added Hebert. “Our younger players are leading by example, they are challenging girls much older, and every girl on our entire team is doing their part to put their best effort forward.” The playoff round gets underway Thursday afternoon culminating in the High School AA final today at 2:45 p.m. Thursday scores were unavailable at press time.
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Susan Benzer of Rossland crosses the finish line at the World Ironman Triathlon championship in Kona, Hawaii last month, on her way to an 11th place finish in her age category.
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The top four teams in Kootenay Savings Super League faced each other this past week, and the games did not disappoint. A great see-saw match between Team Nichol and Team Schmidt came down to the final stone. Skip Desiree Schmidt needed a raise take-out for the win, but narrowly missed the shot stone, to allow Nichol to escape with a 9-8 win. Schmidt jumped out to a big early lead in the first end, when Skip Myron Nichol was heavy on his last rock draw, to give Shmidt four. After trading singles, it was Nichol’s turn for a big end, with a super cross-ice double take-out to lay four. See 5N, Page 14
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BY TIMES STAFF As the Ironman mantra suggests and a Rossland resident recently confirmed: “Anything is possible.” Physician Susan Benzer reached her goal of completing and Ironman triathlon in Penticton in August, and took it one step further when she placed second in her age group and inadvertently qualified for the World Ironman Championship in Kona, Hawaii. The 50-year-old continued training for Kona, and competed in the event last month, finishing in 11th place in the women’s 50-54-age category, an incredible accomplishment for just her second triathlon. The event, run on the lava landscape of the Big Island of Hawaii, is notorious for its rough-water swim, blistering heat, and punish-
ing winds. Following a rough open ocean swim, cyclists make their way along the Ka’ahumanu Hwy. where they are exposed to intense trade winds that buffet much of the exposed western and northern coast of the Big Island. The winds vary in intensity from steady to heavy blasts that can blow cyclists across the road. Benzer came out of the 2.4 mile swim in one hour, 22.21 seconds, in 26th spot, but her strength on the bike brought her back into the pack as she finished the 212-mile sprint in ninth place with a time of 6:04:07. She kept her momentum going and ran the 26.2 mile marathon in 4:22:18 to finish in 11th place in her category with a finishing time of 11:59:01.
The NHL lockout hit close to home last month when a former Beaver Valley Nitehawk and Rensselaer Polytechnic grad playing in Germany lost his job to NHL players. Fruitvale native Jake Morissette suffered a hand injury just prior to extending his contract with the German professional hockey team Eispiraten Crimmitschau. Despite the broken hand, he was confident his contract would be renewed by the Bundesliga team, that is until Wayne Simmonds of the Philadelphia Flyers and Chris Stewart of the St. Louis Blues became available. “I had a two-month contract with an extension point for Sept. 25, I think, and I broke my hand two days before that, then on the day of the extension they signed two guys from the NHL, so then I wasn’t extended,” said Morissette. “It was just unfortunate, the timing on everything with the lockout and the hand, it just didn’t work out.” The NHL lockout created a sizeable migration to Europe since it began Sept. 16. Close to 200 NHL players have flocked to European and Russian teams, displacing those hockey players that would normally have a career playing in Europe. “Here are two guys making seven figures annually taking this guy’s job,” said Nitehawks’ coach Terry Jones. “I have been watching situations like this happen since the lockout began but now that it has hit home, I must speak out.” Jones, who also played pro hockey in Germany in 1992-93, still has his former player’s back. Upon hearing the news, the J. L. Crowe teacher responded by writing a letter to the NHL Players Association (NHLPA) taking the “‘union” to task for its largely tacit approval of the practice. See OPPORTUNITY Page 14
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THE CANADIAN PRESS NEW YORK - The push to make a deal that would salvage the NHL season has resumed. Key negotiators from the NHL and NHL Players’ Association, including commissioner Gary Bettman and NHLPA executive director Donald Fehr, are back at the bargaining table for the third straight day. Talks continue to be held at an undisclosed location in New York City and the sides have had little to say publicly about how they’ve gone. With all regular-season games cancelled through Nov. 30, negotiations have reached a critical and delicate stage. Ten days will be needed from the time an agreement is struck until the season starts and there is still hope among the parties that a shortened schedule could begin by Dec. 1.
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process,” wrote Jones. “These are guys who are making millions of dollars who are replacing minor pros playing in the AHL and in Europe who barely eke out a living.” The disparity in NHL contracts may be considerable, but it pales when compared to minor pro contracts. The minimum wage in the American Hockey League this year is $43,000 per annum and in European leagues wages vary from a low of $30,000 up to about $100,000. The NHL minimum wage at the end of last season was $525,000 per year. “It’s tough from my point of view right now, but at the same time they are guys that want to play hockey too,” said Morissette. “But when they make that decision (to play), they obviously don’t consider that it affects other people.” Ironically, one month after Crimmitschau’s NHL signing coup, both Simmonds and Stewart fled the German team for the Czech Republic to play for the HC Liberec of the Czech Elite League. It’s typical for players to sign month-tomonth contracts in European leagues, however Morissette says he has no plans on returning to Crimmitschau even if the NHL resumes.
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While the lockout persists, Jones believes that NHL players should remain in North America, support the union, and take an example from Kevin Bieksa who has worked hard raising money for charity, stopping in at minor hockey practices and even participating. “The examples demonstrated by Simmonds, Stewart, Ovechkin and everyone else, and their agents are selfish, entitled and disgraceful,” wrote Jones in his letter. “All these players have no idea of the ramifications of their actions, nor do they obviously care . . . work in a soup kitchen, volunteer at a school, go back to your hometown and make a difference while you can. “I have zero issues with the players in terms of their labour stand, but come on boys, we need more Bieksa’s to step up and use their time in a positive way to give back to their communities.” The lockout for Simmonds and Stewart may be little more than a sight-seeing tour, a vacation with benefits, however, for players like Morissette it is an opportunity not lost but stolen, needlessly appropriated by a privileged hierarchy. Still, the 26-year-old Morissette remains magnanimous. “I’m different from those guys, I mostly still play because I still love to play. I don’t make a fortune like they do, so I can’t say what their thoughts would or should be.” Once Morissette’s hand heals he will pursue options in the Central Hockey League where he has played for the Rapid City Rush in 2012 and the Amarillo Gorillas from 2008-10.
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k n o w , Sunday it will be cold outside. Even if you have difficulty navigating your way to the Cenotaph ceremonies in DAVE your area, however, please take a moment - two minutes exactly Sports ‘n’ Things - at 11a.m. - of silence to commemorate the sacrifices our servicemen and women have made and are making on behalf of the lives of freedom and relative prosperity we enjoy. It’s little enough, and usually inspires us to reflect on the events of our now centuries of existence as freedom-loving citizens of free and prosperous societies that has been carved out of a morass of inequality and tyranny and downright iniquity that could not have been (mostly) cleaned up without the efforts of those who served in the hardest places. It is important for all of us, those with direct memories and those with only the stories we have heard, to appreciate this particular history - the actions that made all the rest of our social development possible. As it is with many families, ours is one with veterans we knew and loved and only stories of some we never got to know - a grandfather, for instance, decimated by injury in the First World War, who died long before any grandchildren made their appearance - that tries to comprehend the incomprehensible life tracks of the previous generations and support the efforts of those who serve today. There are no more Canadian veterans of the first great war and fewer and fewer from the second and Korea, but those that survive, and their families, have lived with the impacts, and the benefits, their service made possible. We should recognize, even if just annually on Remembrance Day, the importance of keeping the flame of freedom alive, and from whom it has been passed. Lest We Forget! •The Smokies are away this weekend. Well, the team is, but the club has a fun fundraiser planned or Saturday, then play three of their next four in the sometimes cozy confines of their home barn. Beaver Valley has a short trip to Castlegar and then a home game Saturday while the club tries to figure out what’s been going on in some recent blowouts.
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Need something to do while the kids are home from school? Bring them skating at the Beaver Valley Arena on Monday from 11:30-1 p.m. Come skating at the B.V. Arena on Nov. 16 from 6-7:45 p.m. Bring a non-perishable food item and get into public skating free. All food will be donated to the local Community Chest. Ladies Beginner Belly Dance classes, instructed by Barbara Stang, is on Tuesday evenings at the Montrose Hall from 6:45-8:15 p.m. Classes start Nov. 13 – Dec. 18. Cost is $48 for the session or $8 drop-in. For more information about the classes, please call Barbara at 367-0151. Babysitting Course with Amanda Harding, will be offered on Nov. 19 and 21 from 2:30 – 6:30 p.m. at the Fruitvale Elementary School Library. Cost is $65 per child. Minimum age is 11 years old. For more information call Kelly at 367-9319.
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Mother’s Unite Garage Sale will be held at the Trail Memorial Centre gym on Nov. 24, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This indoor community garage sale brings together families in search of quality children’s items. Come on in to find gently used clothes, sports equipment, books, toys, and furniture suitable for children newborn to age 12. Book your own table for only $20. Deadline to reserve a table is Nov. 22. Salsa Dance Workshop for beginners, with Amber Hayes and Ory Jimenez, will be held on Nov. 24 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Trail Memorial
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Dear Bitten: In many states, it is illegal for exterminators to apply pesticides without knowing the type of bug they are targeting. Talk to your doctor, and also see a dermatologist to find out whether you have physical evidence of bites and can identify the culprits. Some doctors consider “invisible bugs” to be psychological in origin, but there are plenty of tiny mites that cannot easily be seen. You may also have an infection or allergy. Have you made any changes to your environment (new shampoo, soap or detergent, recent gardening, getting a pet)?
of a baby shower is to welcome the new child into the world and provide necessary items for the child’s care. With subsequent births, those items can be handed down, making another shower unnecessary. However, it is OK to have a second shower if the guest list is small and limited to family, very close friends and those not invited to the first one. Also, it’s OK if there is a large gap between births (making hand-me-downs less likely) or a couple has moved to a new city with new friends. And some friends host a “shower” for the overwhelmed parents, which is also fine. Of course, whether or not to participate is entirely up to you. Dear Annie: I read a response to “Disappointed in Ohio,” who complained that the husband of one of her friends kept attending their regular all-girl get-togethers.
I am part of a small group of women who worked at a bank together 60 years ago. We have been having lunch for several years. One of the women developed Alzheimer’s and lives in a care facility. When she could
no longer drive to our lunches, her husband brought her to the restaurant and picked her up when we were done. After a while, we invited him to stay. We enjoy his company. Sometimes another friend’s husband comes
along, and the two men eat at a separate table and visit, leaving us to have our “girl chat.” I have a feeling that when his wife can no longer come, we will still invite him to join us. -- Omaha
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Wash all your clothes, sheets, towels, etc., in hot, soapy water and put them in the dryer. Seal blankets and other items in plastic bags. Clean the floors and carpets. And now we’re going to do the same because your letter made us itchy. Dear Annie: I have given baby showers for each of my close friends. However, these same friends are now expecting showers for their second and third kids, too. I believe every child is a reason for celebration. But I find it tacky for them to think everyone should attend another large baby shower within two years. I am happy to visit the mother and baby after the child is born and bring a gift. But has etiquette changed so much that there are multiple baby showers within the same family? -- Still Friends Dear Still: No, etiquette has not changed that much. The intent
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Dear Annie: I often feel sharp bites like pinpricks on different places of my body, especially at night. At first, it happened only in the bedroom, but now I get them while sitting in my family room and even in my car. I thought it might be bedbugs, but an exterminator ruled that out. He said he had no idea what was causing the bites and couldn’t help. A second exterminator told me the same thing, so I was really disappointed in them. But the bites are becoming worse. I’m not imagining them, because other members of my family have experienced the bites, as well. We cannot see the bugs, but we know we are being bitten. It is unpleasant living this way, and we certainly don’t want to spread the problem to others. I am so frustrated that we cannot get this diagnosed and treated. Can you tell us where to turn? -- Twice Bitten
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For Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Difficulties might arise with close friends and partners because someone wants more freedom or independence. Perhaps this someone is you (very likely)! TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Computer crashes, power outages, fire drills, canceled meetings and staff shortages are just some of the reasons today might go sideways in a New York minute. Just grin and bear it. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) This is an accident-prone day for your children, so be extra vigilant. Keep an eye on them and know where they are at all times. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Minor breakages might occur at home today. Small appliances might break down. Domestic upsets also could ruin family harmony.
Fasten your seatbelt! LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) This is an accident-prone day for your sign, so slow down and take it easy. Pay extra attention to everything you say and do so that you’ll have no regrets. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Guard against impulse purchases today. In fact, keep your receipts and count your change. Protect your money and possessions against the possibility of loss or theft. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) You’re pretty touchy today! This is why you’re quick to take offense or vice versa, others might act like this as well. Patience is your only recourse. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) You feel vaguely disgruntled and mildly worried about something today. (You might not even know what.) Don’t worry; this feeling passes
quickly. Relax. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Someone in a group setting might say something that upsets you today. If you practice patience and refrain from a nasty retort, you’ll have nothing to regret later. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) This is a poor day for important discussions with bosses, parents and teachers. It’s also a bad day to quit
your day job. (Keep your head down and your powder dry.) AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Travel plans will be canceled or changed today along with school schedules. Expect the unexpected. Allow extra time for everything. Avoid arguments about politics, religion or touchy subjects. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) You might be upset by the outcome of a decision about
inheritances, shared property or anything you own jointly with others. Wait a day or two to settle this properly. Don’t react in defiance today, because you might regret it later. YOU BORN TODAY You have a powerful, magnetic energy, which makes you appear confident and selfassured. (Even if this isn’t so.) You never shirk from a challenge because you know that overcoming obstacles
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Inquest into rescuer’s death set for this month By Times Staff The inquest into the death of Sheilah Sweatman will begin this month in Nelson. The B.C. Coroners Service confirned new dates for the public inquest into the death, which occurred during a search and rescue operation in 2011. Sweatman, 29, of Ymir belonged to a swiftwater team called out to a bridge south of Creston, where a car had been spotted submerged in the Goat River. While trying to attach a tow chain to the vehicle, she went overboard and didn’t resurface. Her body was recovered the following day. The B.C. Coroners Service cited “legal complexities,” when postponing the inquest at the end of May. The inquest will now take place Nov. 19 to 23 at the Nelson Courthouse. Presiding coroner and a jury will hear evidence from witnesses.
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The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) board of directors discussed question period, cuts to Canada Post and Greyhound services at the last board meeting on Nov. 1 at the Grand Forks Regional District of Kootenay Boundary board room. RDKB turns down section in agenda for question period A motion to put a section in the agenda for a question period for the public was voted against after much discussion. Greenwood Mayor Nipper Kettle pointed out that the RDKB meetings are open to the public and raised the issue of having a section in the agenda for question period. “We have it in our regular (Greenwood)
council meetings and I believe we should have it in the beginning or end of these meetings,” he said. “It would give people in the audience to ask about times of concern on the agenda.” C h i e f Administrative Office John MacLean noted that discussion was raised earlier this year. “The feeling at the time was that it would not be a part of the agenda,” MacLean said. “If it was a part of the agenda, then we’re writing notes and resolutions can fall over everything else. What the practice has been is when we have had members of the public in attendance, which is actually rare, that immediately following adjournment, Chair (Larry) Gray would open the floor for discussions or questions. But it would not be
do. If they want more ridership, they should lower prices, not raise them.” Midway Director Marguerite Rotvold agreed, adding lack of accessibility was also an issue. “When you cut back on the number of trips, it also limits options for residents in the Boundary to go east or west,” she said. “It’s an inconvenience to everybody.” The application suggests a reduced minimum route frequency between Kelowna and the Alberta Border and Hwy 3. Canada Post services to be cut in Beaverdell The RDKB also agreed to write a letter to Canada Post in opposition to closing its services in Beaverdell on Saturdays. Rotvold added the
decline of postal services in one small rural community would spread to other rural communities. “Because it’s not a designated federal post office, it’s easier to cut back hours there,” she said. “Our council in the past has been against any reduction in services.” Rossland Director Kathy Wallace did note that there are very few people who used the post office during Saturdays, though she is against the idea of loss of jobs. “There’s no business on that day,” she said. “But there should
be other ways to attract customers into the business.” In a letter to the RDKB, Canada Post Beaverdell branch vice-president Carolyn Elliot explained that the Canadian Postmasters and Assistants Association (a bargaining agent that represents over 8,000 employees of Canada Post Corporation working in rural post offices) received notice that Canada Post Corporation is proposing a reduction of hours and would no longer offer Saturday service in Beaverdell.
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Sunday horoscope By Francis Drake For Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) This is a very pleasant day to enjoy interactions with partners and close friends, because everyone is in a friendly mood. Something casual could become more committed. (Interesting.) TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Customers and co-workers will be unusually supportive of you today. Some of you
part of the formal agenda.” The motion was denied, with seven directors voting against and six for the motion. Greyhound services Concerned about lack of accessibility and safety, the board of directors and city representatives unanimously agreed to write a letter to Greyhound in regards to their plans for reduced services. Kettle made the motion at the meeting, noting the City of Greenwood has already sent in a letter of concerns. “We’re sending a letter to Greyhound saying this is a concern for residents, including the Boundary, because on the weekends they will reduce services,” he said. “This raised some red flags because I think it’s the wrong thing to
might get a raise or some praise. This is a good day for business in general. (Since people are helpful, get as much done as possible.) GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) What a social, fun-loving day! Enjoy schmoozing with others, because you feel cheerful and generous. This is also a great day for romance, vacations, sports events and playful times with children.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You’ll enjoy making your home look more attractive today. Tackle little redecorating projects. You also might want to buy something beautiful for your home or a family member. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) You can make money from your words today, which is why this is an excellent day for writers and those of you
in sales, marketing, teaching and acting. Your words are golden! VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Trust your moneymaking ideas. If you buy art objects or something beautiful, they might increase in value in the future. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) This is a good day to entertain at home because you feel friendly. If shopping, you might spend more than you originally intended because you can’t resist little goodies! It’s a pleasant day. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Solitude in beautiful surroundings will delight you today. You want to feel peaceful and happy in your private world. Seek out some privacy.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) All group activities will be a positive experience today, because people feel friendly and social. A casual relationship might take on romantic overtones. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) You might develop a crush on your boss today or someone who is in a position of authority. Alternatively, you might be asked to give your creative input on something. (Don’t hesitate to do so.) AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Travel for pleasure will delight you today. You’ll also have fun studying something fascinating. Give yourself a chance to enjoy beautiful places, architectural buildings and museums.
PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Because you can benefit from the wealth and resources of others today, keep your pockets open! Cash or a gift might come your way. (Yes!) YOU BORN TODAY You are a colorful individual who generally manages to do your own thing. You have strong opinions, yet you also can appear calm and easygoing. Many of you have magnetic qualities, which attract others to you. You know how to be incredibly convincing. In the coming year, you will begin an exciting, new cycle. Open any door! Birthdate of: Demi Moore, actress; Adam Beach, actor; Leonardo DiCaprio, actor/ environmentalist. (c) 2012 King Features Syndicate, Inc.
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Monday/Tuesday horoscope By Francis Drake For Monday, Nov. 12, 2012 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) There will be a brief moment today when you might feel apprehensive about the financial support you get from others. Don’t worry, this is a temporary setback. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Don’t let someone older or in a position of authority rain on your parade today. Actually, this is happening for a lot of people. (No biggie.) GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Just do routine work today, because duties and obligations are unavoidable. It might feel like drudgery, but hey -- it’s gotta be done. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Children might feel like an increased responsibility today. Well, we were all kids once, and someone took care of us. Just do it. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Don’t be discouraged if a
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parent or older relative gets on your case today. Domestic discussions will focus on duties, responsibilities and what needs to be done. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) It’s easy to fall into worry mode today. Try not to let this happen, because fear and worry are paralyzing. Naturally, we all fall prey to it sometimes. This is a temporary dark cloud on your horizon. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) You might feel financially squeezed today. (Join the club; we number in the millions.) Things are actually not as bad as they look. It’s all a matter of perspective. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) You might feel lonely or isolated from others today, because a planetary influence makes things look worse than they really are. Don’t get hung up on what you think you should be. You’re just fine.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) In an effort to protect yourself from others today, you might raise psychological fences and barriers. But are these fences protecting you or making you a prisoner? CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Someone older, in a group situation, might be critical of your efforts. Don’t let this get you down. Either see it as constructive criticism or just ignore it. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) It might be intimidating dealing with authority figures today -- bosses, parents, teachers, VIPs and the police. Show others the respect they want. (That’s half the battle.) PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) News about publishing, higher education, medicine and the law might look a bit bleak or disappointing. This could be a temporary setback. Wait a few days. YOU BORN TODAY You are seductive and attractive
because you have a sensual energy that few can resist. (Because of this, many of you have secret love relationships.) You enjoy beauty and love to be in attractive surroundings. When you want something, you get it; in fact, your ability to make things happen is almost magical! In the year ahead, your primary focus will be on partnerships and close friendships. Birthdate of: Ryan Gosling, actor; Anne Hathaway, actress; Neil Young, musician. For Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) The New Moon today makes this the best day all year to think about how to reduce your debt and secure a better footing with shared property. What can you do to begin? TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) This is the perfect day to ask yourself how you can improve your partnerships or closest relationships. The New Moon is the perfect time to make resolutions. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Ask yourself what you can do to improve your job and also what you can do to improve your health. Stop doing what is negative, and start doing what is positive. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) We are a hardworking soci-
ety; nevertheless, play is just as important to maintain a healthy balance in our lives. Do you give yourself enough play time? LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) What can you do to improve where you live so you’re happier at home? And further, what can you do to improve relations with family members? VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Every day, we talk to others. The New Moon today might be one of the best days all year for you to ask yourself how you can improve your daily communications. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) You’ll feel happier if you feel more in control of your cash flow and your possessions. Do you need to repair things you own? Can you find a better use for your money? SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Take a realistic look in the mirror and ask yourself how you can improve the image you create in the world. (You never get a second chance to make a first impression.) SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) We all believe in something, even if we believe we don’t believe. This is a good day to ask yourself what guiding principles help you live your life with self-respect.
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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Friends are important. Are you pleased with your friends? Do you hang out with quality people? Are you friendly? AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) What can you do to enjoy the best relationship possible with authority figures in your life -- parents, bosses, teachers, VIPs and the police. Dealing with authority can be tricky. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) What further learning or training could you get that will enrich your life or improve your job skills? Think about this today. YOU BORN TODAY You make insightful observations about the society around you because you’re always involved and you care. You can be frank and astute, but you also can be very witty. You are convincing because you are personally convinced of your own point of view. Above all, you’re a realist. The next year is the beginning of a new nine-year cycle for you. Open any door! Birthdate of: Frances Conroy, actress; Whoopi Goldberg, actress/TV personality; Gerard Butler, actor. (c) 2012 King Features Syndicate, Inc.
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local BCGEU members picket
B.C. Government Employees Union members form a picket line outside the Trail Family & Individual Resource Centre Society (FAIR) in East Trail on Thursday. (Left to right) Marlie Johnson, Sandy Terlecki, Monica Find, Linda John. Terlecki is acting staff rep at BCGEU. Combined, the women have almost 30 years experience working for FAIR.
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Rossland councillor Cary Fisher wasn’t enthused about the taxation service levels in Rossland. Fisher noted at a recent council meeting that taxes in Rossland are high and the city and council should be thinking of tightening their budget, but instead had “not even considered it.” He said that 70 per cent of the people he talked to didn’t have a very good idea of where tax money went.
He wondered then if residents wanted many of the services that they currently pay into, saying they should put the question out to the public to get input on the programs the city pays for but may not be as vital to them. Coun. Jill Spearn disagreed with Fisher’s commentary, saying that since the residents elect council to take care of the city’s business. Coun. Kathy Moore said the city needed to communicate better how they spend the money.
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Lots B&C First Avenue, Rossland
WOW! 3+bdrm 2 bath open concept, stainless steel appliances, granite counter-tops, heated floors, hot tub, covered patio, sun deck, new roof, fire pit, double carport, u/g sprinklers on.38 acres - it’s all here!
Country living in the city! 3 bdrm home on a subdividable 150’x100’ lot with a creek in back in a great neighbourhood. Ample living space with 2 large bedrooms up, another on the main floor with several windows overlooking the expansive property. Some TLC could make this a great family home at a great price!
This 6000 sq.ft. Commercial lot with 100’ of frontage has great access, views and visual exposure. Situated in Rossland’s downtown core with both street and lane access and within walking distance of everything that Rossland has to offer.
Why pay rent? This 4 bedroom / 2 bath home needs some TLC but features a large living room (with fir floors below the carpet) and a large kitchen. A rec room, 2 more bedrooms and laundry room on the lower level and a workshop below. Great downtown Rossland location.
Call Tonnie (250)-365-9665
Call Terry 250-231-1101
Call Terry 250-231-1101
Call Mary A (250) 521-0525
Call Mary A (250) 521-0525
1805 McBride Street, Trail
#7 2205 Rockland Avenue, Trail
1337 Columbia Avenue, Trail
2135 McBride Street, Trail
1345 Spokane Street, Rossland
$149,500
$225,000
$154,000
$158,000 FANTASTIC STARTER HOME. 3 bdrm/1 bth modern and home located on a great flat lot close to major shopping center and US border. Roof is 3 yrs old, great paint colors in interior, newer kitchen, laundry on main floor. Call your REALTOR® today. Call Mark (250) 231-5591
$349,000
$99,000
$116,000
STING NEW LI
· Adult Living 3+ bedrooms 3 bedrooms · 2 Bedrooms · New H.E. Furnace · Heritage Style · 2 Baths · Central Location · Flat Lot · Attached Garage · RV Carport · Wonderful Location · Full Basement · Detached Shop · Carport and Shop · Strata Services · Great Price · Very Affordable Call Darlene (250) 231-0527 or Ron (250) 368-1162 Ron and Darlene – Your Local Hometeam” ·
$159,900
$559,000
This home features big bright windows, fabulous kitchen with French doors to huge deck, 2 bdrm on main, charming living room, recently updated rec room and 2 full bathrooms. Many mechanical upgrades, close to schools, town and recreation. Don’t miss viewing this charmer.
This amazing heritage family home also operates as popular B&B. Features include amazing kitchen, office/eating area with wood stove, decor and bathroom upgrades. It is located close to town, the ski hill and trails and offers beautiful views. The B&B clientele is growing and has excellent reviews.
Call Mary M (250) 231-0264
Call Mary M (250) 231-0264
WE CAN SELL YOUR HOME. NOBODY HAS THE RESOURCES WE DO! Deanne Lockhart ext 41
Mary Amantea
deannelockhart@shaw.ca www.kootenayhomes.com
mamantea@telus.net www.kootenayhomes.com
Cell: 250-231-0153
Mark Wilson
ext 30
Cell: 250-231-5591
mark.wilson@century21.ca www.kootenayhomes.com
ext 26
Cell: 250-521-0525
Darlene Abenante ext 23 Cell: 250.231.0527
darlene@hometeam.ca www.kootenayhomes.com
Christine Albo
Cell: 250-512-7653
ext 39
christine.albo@century21.ca www.kootenayhomes.com
Art Forrest
ext 42 c21art@telus.net www.kootenayhomes.com
Mary Martin
Cell: 250-231-0264
ext 28
mary.martin@century21.ca www.kootenayhomes.com
Terry Alton
Cell: 250-231-1101
ext 48
terryalton@shaw.ca www.kootenayhomes.com
For additional information and photos on all of our listings, please visit
www.kootenayhomes.com Tonnie Stewart ext 33 Cell: 250-365-9665 tonniestewart@shaw.ca www.kootenayhomes.com
Ron Allibone
Cell: 250-368-1162
ext 45
ron@hometeam.ca www.kootenayhomes.com
Richard Daoust
Cell: 250-368-7897
ext 24
richard.daoust@century21.ca www.kootenayhomes.com