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City seeking help in covering costs of water damage conclusion could change once an investigation is complete. Although the city has nearly “We want to be assured that it is completely recovered from two sound,” Hawes said. costly water-related events from The bill for the high water the summer, recovery costs in recovery plan is only for investigaexcess of $325,000 are now being tion, said Hawes, meaning the costs sought from the province. could run higher. City of Trail engineering tech“We have to investigate the Old nician John Hawes said that two Trail Bridge and things like that,” recovery plans—for a June intense he said. “Once the results of that rainfall event and high water on the investigation come, we’ll know if Columbia River—have more repairs are needbeen submitted and ed.” “It needed are awaiting approval Larry Abenante, to get done, for funding under the city manager of Public regardless, so Provincial Emergency Works, said work has Program (PEP). been completed on the we had to do The two recovery S Hill drainage, the the work. So plans identify all of city wharf was repaired, the projects the city after this we’re a retaining wall on needs to do to repair Warren Street is almost now looking the damage from the finished, and the city is for financial two events, said Hawes, clearing off a bluff on support.” and details the costs to Binns Street. complete them. Project The major project will JOHN HAWES costs are at $250,000 be repairing footings on for the intense rainfall, the Columbia River wall and around $75,000 for the high later in the winter months. water. But the city’s maintenance and But nearly 75 per cent of the Public Works departments are not work has already been done, said overloaded. A lot of the projects Hawes. go out to contract, said Abenante, “It needed to get done, regard- because that way the city can bill less, so we had to do the work,” he PEP to get 80 per cent of its costs said. “So after this we’re now look- back. ing for financial support.” Although PEP had not replied PEP does not provide assistance with approval for the two plans, for rehabilitating eroded earth. Hawes said, based on discussions Instead, project approval hinges on with the ministry, the projects were whether the event affected infra- “all very likely to get approved for structure or an access road. the repairs.” The intense rainfall caused sevHowever, the city will still be eral washouts, ripped up asphalt paying around $65,000 for its share and washed out catchment basins, of the bill. creating around 15 different proA near record river level in July jects throughout the city, ranging put the city on the hook for over in cost from $5,000 to $50,000. $35,000 in repairs to the regional The major project will be sewage treatment facility. High rebuilding the shoulder of the road water levels on the Columbia River on the S Hill in East Trail, Hawes have billed the city 70 per cent noted. of the local costs to repair the A geo-technical survey of the Columbia Pollution Control Centre S Hill wall was done last year, (CPCC) and its Glenmerry Lift and although it looked intact, that Station. BY TIMOTHY SCHAFER Times Staff

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Kootenay West MLA Katrine Conroy bestowed the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal on Ray Furlotte in a ceremony at the Trail Middle School on Tuesday.

Jubilee medal presented to Trail resident BY SHERI REGNIER Times Staff

Thirty-five years of volunteering and a commitment to education by a Trail resident were recognized on Tuesday. It began last week, with a call from Kootenay West MLA Katrine Conroy’s office alerting Ray Furlotte that he was to receive a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. “I was shocked, it was so out of the blue,” said Furlotte. It came to a climax Tuesday at the Trail Middle School (TMS) when Conroy pinned the medal to Furlotte’s lapel, while a large crowd of family, friends and former students, gave him a hearty round of applause. “It was important to award

the medal to a person in our community, who has really made a significant difference in a lot of people’s lives,” said Conroy. Following the ceremony Conroy said the accolades for Furlotte continued to roll in. “One young man just came up to me to tell me what a positive change Ray has made to his life.” Furlotte, a retired teacher and administrator from TMS, is recognized for his role in developing and introducing online learning at the high school level. “The way TMS is now, is something I started, that type of educational system where we could house all kids that

required extra help and special needs together,” said Furlotte. “We could deliver a service that was not available in the regular high school.” Furlotte is past president of both the Trail and District Arts Council and Phoenix Theatre, and actively involved in local sports groups. The contribution he is most proud of is founding and leading the popular Rossland Gold Fever Follies, which is still performing after 26 years. But his favorite volunteering activity has been serving as a billet to the Smoke Eater players for the past five years. “It is beyond enjoyment,” he said. See MEDAL, Page 3

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From the left and clockwise; Jesse Bartsoff, Richard Daoust, and Daniel Haley volunteered to light up the town on Saturday.

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REGIONAL THE COLUMBIA PHOENIX PLAYERS

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Province approves incorporation of Jumbo THE CANADIAN PRESS INVERMERE, B.C. - British Columbia’s newest mountain resort municipality now has a mayor and councillors but not a single voter in the area that’s home to grizzly bears and goats. Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Bill Bennett said Tuesday cabinet has approved the incorporation of the southeastern B.C. community of Jumbo, a resort that’s been more than two decades in the planning but is also hotly opposed by First Nations and environmentalists. Bennett appointed Greg Deck, Nancy Hugunin and Steve Ostrander as Jumbo’s first mayor and councillors for the municipality that expected to be operational by its Feb. 19, 2013 incorporation date. The $450-million year-round ski resort is planned for the foot of Jumbo Mountain and Jumbo Glacier, 55 kilometres outside Invermere, in B.C.’s Purcell Mountains. The project, which was approved in March, has been on the books for more than two decades and the Regional District of East Kootenay requested incorporation almost four years ago.

However, the Ktunaxa First Nation opposed the development, saying it would be built on its sacred territory. The group, which has support from environmentalists and residents in Invermere, planned to file an application for a judicial review of the resort on Nov. 30. A rally has been planned in downtown Cranbrook that day, followed by a march to the courthouse. Robyn Duncan, spokeswoman for the environmental group Wildsight, said the province’s decision to incorporate the area doesn’t make sense. “It puts into question the whole democratic process when we can have a hand-picked council govern over a newly created municipality that has no population and no infrastructure.” Duncan said there’s no economic investment for the proposed development. “I think people in British Columbia will start to ask some serious questions when they realize that they are now footing the bill of this development” in terms of salaries for people who’ve been appointed to municipal council, she said.

ICBC workers ponder offer BY TIMOTHY SCHAFER Times Staff

The union representing approximately 4,600 workers at the Insurance Corporation of BC— including employees at the Trail Claims Centre—announced earlier this month a tentative four-year agreement with the Corporation has been

reached. The tentative agreement has quelled the roiling waters of rotating job action. Although the union has recommended ratification of the agreement which includes wage and benefit improvements, the agreement is tentative until it is voted on by COPE

378’s members at ICBC, said COPE 378 media spokesperson Sage Aaron. “We are in the middle of ratifying with our membership,” she said. The affair would take two more weeks for the final vote once all of the mail in ballots have been received and counted.

Medal recognizes contributions FROM PAGE 1 “I am an avid Smokies fan and billet in the winter, then enjoy theatre in the summer.” Furlotte joins other local medal recipients: Audrey Urquhart, Trail; Bobbi LaFond, Rossland; Libby

Nelson, Fruitvale; Lawrence Bond and Dorothy Hearn, Salmo. The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal commemorates the 2012 celebrations of the 60th anniversary of the queen’s accession to

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the throne, as Queen of Canada. The medal serves to honor significant contributions and achievements by Canadians. During the year of celebration, 60,000 Canadians from across the country will be recognized.

Local actors serving up annual cafe-style performance BY TIMES STAFF An intimate cafe setting is the stage for another edition of the Phoenix Cafe this weekend. The Columbia Phoenix Players will be presenting the Phoenix Cafe III on Friday and Saturday at the St. Andrew’s Anglican Church in Trail. Continuing its tradition of community theatre, the players will present nine short plays and sketches. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. On Nov. 23 and 2:30 p.m. And 7:30 p.m. On Nov. 24. Tickets are $10 and available at various locations in Trail and Fruitvale. The plays were chosen to suit the different acting abilities of the Greater Trail troupe with plays lasting seven to 20 minutes in length. “It instils confidence in many, especially the younger players and it completes a bucket list for others,” explained Jean Wylie of the Columbia Phoenix Players. “Every year we lose members, the youth go on to colleges and university often to study the arts and Phoenix Players gives them the opportunity to see if life on the stage would be viable. “We are very proud to have given a step up to many former players and helped and encouraged them to reach their acting goals. “This year we welcome three newcomers, two of whom are accomplished actresses and a youngster new to our group. We were also happy to welcome back a former Phoenix player who left the

area for a time and has returned not only to take on a lead role in one of our plays but also to direct a couple of sketches involving the teens.” The idea of staging the Phoenix Cafe came to life two years ago. Wylie explained that younger members expressed a desire to meet regularly to work on their acting and perform small plays. “We asked the kids if they would like to do a presentation of the stuff they had been working on for their friends and family, an informal night we would call “Phoenix Cafe” – sit their folks around little tables, offer them home baked goodies and such. “It was hugely successful. The following year we did another “Phoenix Cafe II” but on a slightly bigger scale and again the people flocked in.” “We decided to go for “Phoenix Cafe III” but this time on an even bigger scale so

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Provincial

Company claims it tried to hire Canadians

THE CANADIAN PRESS VANCOUVER - The company caught up in a court fight over the hiring of temporary foreign workers from China for its northern B.C. coal mine says it made a comprehensive effort to recruit qualified Canadian workers. Michael Xiao, the

overseas department manager for Huiyong Holdings Group Ltd., the parent company of HD Mining International Ltd., said in an affidavit filed in Federal Court that HD posted the job over a period of three months. Xiao said dozens of

jobs were posted in a variety of locations: on the company website, with the National Job Bank operated by Service Canada, on the Infomine website, the Aboriginal Canada job portal, with the Mining Association of B.C., in the Vancouver Sun and Province, the

Tumbler Ridge News and on the employment centre job board in Tumbler Ridge. Temporary work permits have been granted for between 200 and 300 Chinese workers to conduct preliminary work at the Murray River mine near Tumbler Ridge. The company has said

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Theft-plagued fire department gets help By Kristi Patton

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After a devastating blow of fuel theft, members of the Willowbrook volunteer fire department said they have had their faith in humanity restored. “Ok Region Towing said they want to give back and they are phoning our fuel supplier and paying $800 on our account to cover the better part of our two losses, so my faith in humanity is now restored,” said Brad Fossett fire chief of the department located near Oliver. The Willowbrook department was

robbed about six months ago when thieves cut locks to gain access to their property and storage fuel tank and took about 500 Litres of diesel. Fossett said they put new locks on only to be hit a second time when the thieves found a different way in around Nov. 11 and lost another 500 L. The fire chief said they keep their tank topped up because they are in an isolated area and if a major emergency happened they would rely on that reservoir because there is not a service station close by.

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It’s beginning to look a lot like ski season on Mount Washington — early ski season, that is. Thanks to the recent precipitation the Comox Valley has been receiving, the snow accumulation on the mountain has translated into an early start for the resort — Nov. 30 rather than the scheduled Dec. 7. Brent Curtain, spokesperson for Mount Washington, said within a 48-hour period over the weekend more than 80 centimetres of snow fell, adding to the five- to 10-centimetre base. “Obviously it’s a huge snowfall,” he explained and added they expect to see another two systems coming through the area later this week. “There’s an even bigger one predicted for Thursday with the potential to bring another 30 to 40 centimetres. That’s a substantial amount of snow for November so it makes the decision to open early that much easier.” Curtain added the early opening is unprecedented, as the resort has never opened early four seasons in a row. The fresh snow has staff busy with grooming and maintenance, he said. “People are suddenly picking up their speed. We have a lot of ops crews on snowmobiles that have been racing around on snowmobiles and grooming machines. They knew looking around this was coming down the pipe and all the staff have been training so it’s going to be a busy week-and-a-half in preparations for opening day.” Curtain noted although other ski resorts within the province have early openings scheduled, Mount Washington can lay claim to having a significant amount of snow.

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Sombre farewell

Parties threaten to topple PQ over budget

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Pallbearers carry the casket of RCMP Cnst. Adrian Oliver during a regimental funeral in Langley on Tuesday. Oliver died November 13 after his unmarked police cruiser collided with a transport truck in Surrey.

NHL lockout claims Hockeyville

THE CANADIAN PRESS Kraft Canada cancelled its popular Hockeyville program Tuesday, a victim of the protracted National Hockey League lockout that is seeing sponsors as well as fans grow weary. Kraft said it would give $1 million to Hockey Canada affiliated minor hockey associations instead of the annual competition that rewards Canadian communities for their involvement in their local arenas. Ken Wong, a marketing professor at Queen’s University, said the decision was the latest sign that the NHL and its brand are in trouble. “What I’m hearing in both the media and the person on the street is a growing resentment about it. It is OK if fans are resentful in a sense because that means they are emotionally attached, but now it is getting to the point of who cares,” Wong said of lockout. “And when it gets to who cares, that’s when a brand has big trouble because it says now you’ve lost your relevance.” The NHL has already cancelled regular season games through Nov. 30 as well as its Winter Classic outdoor game that was planned for New Year’s Day in Michigan. In 2004-2005 lockout, the league waited until Feb. 16 before it called off the entire season. The Kraft cancellation of the program promoted by CBC and Hockey Night in Canada follows comments by Molson Coors chief executive Peter Swinburn, who said earlier this month that once the lockout ends the brewer - a league sponsor - will seek financial compensation from the NHL. “There will be some redress for us as a result of this. I can’t quantify that and I don’t know because I don’t know the scale of how long the lockout is going to last,” he said at the time. Consulting firm Brand Finance has estimated the lockout has cost the NHL nearly $500 million in brand value and estimated its worth at US$1.15 billion, down from $1.6 billion. Stirling-Rawdon, Ont., was the last winner of

Kraft’s Hockeyville promotion and was to host a pre-season game before the lockout as well as receive a visit from CBC’s Hockey Night in Canada program. That game has been postponed until the 2013-14 season. Under the new program, Kraft will recognize the top five volunteers and award their hockey associations with $100,000, while 20 other volunteers will win $20,000 for their associations. Kraft will also give $100,000 to Hockey Canada for learn-to-skate programs. DOLBY 7.1 SURROUND SOUND

THE CANADIAN PRESS QUEBEC - The life of the new Parti Quebecois government is hanging in the balance as Opposition parties threaten to vote against its first budget, a move that would likely send Quebecers back to the polls. The minority PQ’s 2013-14 economic blueprint came under fire Tuesday from opposition parties shortly before it was tabled in the legislature. If the budget fails to pass a vote, the PQ government, which holds just a four-seat lead in the legislature, could fall about three months after it came to power. An income-tax increase included in the budget for the province’s higher earners is one of the main concerns for both the official Opposition Liberals and the Coalition party. The signals from the opposition benches will no doubt spark a flurry of negotiations in the coming days in order to avoid what would be a highly unpopular election. Coalition Leader Francois

Legault was categoric in his reaction to the budget. He insisted that all 19 members of the right-of-centre party would be present to vote against the budget unless major amendments are made, particularly the income-tax hike on those who earn more than $100,000. “If it brings us to an election, then it brings us to an election,” Legault said before dismissing any chance his party would seek to form a coalition with the Liberals. Former Liberal finance minister Raymond Bachand said he opposes the budget, but indicated it would be up to his caucus to decide later Tuesday whether the party would ultimately support it. The Liberals, who lost power to the PQ in September, are in the middle of a leadership contest to replace Jean Charest. “I’m giving you part of the answer: we will vote against it,” Bachand said. “Right now, there is a minority government and so our votes have consequences and we must be responsible.”

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Gaza: Is this another pre-election war?

et’s be fair: there does seem to be some sort of pattern here, but it is not very consistent. Five times in Israel since 1980 a right-wing government has called an election WITHOUT launching a complementary military operation. The right lost two of those elections outright (1992, 1999), more or less tied two others (1984, 1988), and won only one of them decisively (2006). On the other hand, critics of Israel point out, three times since 1980 rightwing Israeli governments have combined an election campaign with a major military operation against some Arab or Palestinian target. And this combination, it has been argued, yields decisive electoral success for the right. Menachem Begin’s government won the 1981 election three weeks after carrying out a dramatic attack on the Osirak research nuclear reactor that France had sold to Iraq. In the view of most outside observers, the reactor, which was closely supervised both by the French and by the International

Atomic Energy Agency, was not suited to the large-scale production of enriched uranium and posed no threat to Israel, but the attack was popular in Israel. Ehud Olmert’s coalition launched the “Cast Lead” onslaught against the Gaza Strip in December 2008-January 2009. The three-week campaign of massive bombardments and some ground incursions left 1,400 Palestinians and thirteen Israelis dead. The election was held a month later, and Binyamin Netanyahu emerged as the leader of a new right-wing coalition. So here we go again, perhaps? Netanyahu is still the prime minister, and the next elections are due in January. What better way to ensure success than to go and bash the Palestinians again? A week later, with eighty-six Palestinians and three Israelis dead, his reelection is assured: Israelis overwhelmingly support the current military operation. That’s the case that is made against Israel. Does it hold water? Well, actually, no, it doesn’t.

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Begin’s attack on the Osirak reactor in 1981 may well have been an electoral stunt, although he was clearly paranoid about the possibility of a nuclear weapon in Arab hands. But Ehud Olmert, though undoubtedly a man of the right, was not leading a right-wing government in 2008. He was the leader of a new centrist party, Kadima, that had been formed by defectors from both the right-wing Likud Party and left-wing Labour. Moreover, Olmert had already resigned in mid2008 over a corruption scandal, and was merely acting as interim prime minister by the time the “Cast Lead” operation was launched in December of that year. If it was an elec-

toral ploy despite all that, it didn’t work. It was the right that actually won the election in early 2009, and formed a government led by the Likud Party’s Binyamin Netanyahu. It is equally hard to believe that Netanyahu is seeking electoral gain by attacking Gaza this month. Every opinion poll in Israel for months past has been saying that he is going to win the January election hands down. For him, all the risk of “Operation Pillar of Defence” is on the downside: a major loss of Israeli lives in the campaign, while unlikely, could only work against him. So why is this happening now? Historians traditionally split into two camps: those who see purpose and planning and plots behind every event, and those who think most events are just the random interaction of conflicting strategies, imperfect information and human frailty. This latter approach is known in the historical trade as the “cock-up theory of history,” and it is very attractive as an explanation for the current situation. Netanyahu, cruising

home to an easy electoral victory in January, had absolutely no need for a little war with the Palestinians. Indeed, his strategy of continuously shouting “wolf” about Iran and its alleged nuclear weapons programme has succeeded in distracting international attention from the Palestinians, leaving him free to expand Jewish settlement in the occupied West Bank unhindered. Similarly, the Hamas leaders who ruled Gaza had no interest in triggering a military conflict with Israel. They had every reason to believe that the sweeping political changes in the Arab world were strengthening their position internationally, and they had no need to remind Arabs of their plight. So how did this idiocy happen? Another cock-up, of course. But since the mini-war doesn’t really serve the purposes of any major player, it will probably be shut down again fairly soon. Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries

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Re: “Harper caves in to Big Pharma” (Trail Times, Nov. 15). It is difficult to determine where to begin with the misconceptions and inaccuracies contained in this opinion column. Canada’s ResearchBased Pharmaceutical Companies (Rx&D) are living up to their commitment to Canadians but the world has changed since we made that commitment in 1987. Today, it is a well-known fact

that research investments are made in ways that are not captured by the 25-year old reporting system that populates the Patented Medicines Prices Review Board (PMPRB) annual report. The work our members do contributes $3 billion per year to the Canadian economy and keeps 46,000 people working, and that says nothing of the countless billions of dollars that are

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An editorial from the Charlottetown Guardian The country’s municipal leaders are regularly calling on Ottawa for more federal funding for infrastructure needs, but if last week’s meetings in Vancouver and Ottawa were any indication, they are becoming more insistent - and for good reason. It’s becoming increasingly costly to maintain and replace our roads, highways and other forms of infrastructure, and this will require more federal investment. The Federation of Canadian Municipalities released a list of recommendations last week that called for a significant long-term investment in infrastructure right across the country. According to a story by The Canadian Press, Canadian cities want the federal government to commit to an additional $2.5 billion a year for the next 20 years, boosting the annual federal contribution to $5.75 billion, which the fed-

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Rossland’s Thea Culley and the rest of the Team Canada women’s field hockey team pulled off an incredible feat last week on its way to winning the first round at the World Series qualifier in Trinidad-Tobago. Team Canada cleared the first hurdle of the 2014 World Cup qualifier by shutting out opponents in each of its five games last week, including a 1-0 nail biter against Uruguay on Saturday. Canada finished 5-0 in the tournament outscoring teams 38-0, in qualifying for Round 2 in Rio de Janeiro in February. “The five wins, 38 goals, and five shutouts are a huge accomplishment for Canada,” said Culley who played in her 91st international match Saturday. “In the past we have struggled to convert on our chances thereby squeaking past opponents when we should have had no problems beating them. I’m really proud of the team performances in every game and our ability to set the tempo and tone of each match.” After decisive wins against Venezuela, Guyana, and Barbados, the national team took down host Trinidad and Tobago 4-0 Thursday, before outlasting Uruguay. Canada’s Kate Gillis scored the lone goal at the six minute mark of the first half, and then let strong defence and goaltending carry

them to victory. “Today, was a great display of the girls’ skills and understanding of the game,” said Head Coach Kimo Linders on the Field Hockey Canada website. “Relentless offense, strong transitions by our midfielders, solid support in the defense and an outstanding performance by our goalkeeper Kaitlyn Williams led us to this victory.” Despite losing half a dozen veteran players to retirement, the 26-year-old Culley says she was not surprised by the young team’s poise and maturity. “(I was) more pleasantly confirmed in my confidence in my teammates. Yes we did lose quite a few veterans but the JIM BAILEY PHOTO junior athletes had a very busy summer competing for the jun- From left: Lindsay Swanson, Stephanie McAuley, Anjela Szabo, Lauren Biggs, and Erin McLean of the ior (national) team and through Kootenay Midget AAA Wildcats are looking for community support to help them make their way to an elite those experiences learned a tournament at Notre Dame College in Wilcox, Sask. next month. great deal about the game and how to handle various situations. I’ve seen an incredible amount of development in BY TIMES STAFF reserved for the most elite female Organizers estimate expenses those U21 athletes and they The Kootenay Midget Wildcats midget teams in Canada and it to be close to $20,000 and the have been able to take on some are looking for support, but not is the first such invite for a West team has partnered with the No more substantial roles within on their blue line or between Kootenay team. Frills store to sell merchant cards the Senior squad. It’s very excit- the pipes, rather the team has a The tournament is attended to help raise money. ing to be a part of.” rare opportunity to attend one of by numerous scouts from across The Wildcats are made up of Uruguay and Trinidad- the best hockey tournaments in North America looking to recruit players from across the Kootenays, Tobago also qualified for Round the country next month and are players to NCAA and Canadian and compete in the Provincial 2 in Rio where they will likely fundraising furiously to make it colleges. Female Major Midget AAA League, meet stiffer competition against happen. “Participation at this tourna- where they are currently in third the likes of the U.S.A., Chile, The Wildcats received an ment has the potential to make a place. They play a pair of games and Argentina. invitation to play in the Mandi significant difference in the lives against the Thompson-Okanagan Until then Team Canada will Schwartz Memorial tournament of these young women, by open- Rockets in Nakusp this weekend. take a week off before getting at the Athol Murray College of ing the possibility to further their To support the Wildcats conback to preparing for Round 2 Notre Dame in Wilcox, Sask. hockey and education through tact manager Curtis Biggs at of its World Cup journey. from Dec. 6-9. The tournament is scholarships.” 357-9373.

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The 2012-13 season will be the last for the Penticton Lakers in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League. Andy Oakes, president of the Okanagan Hockey Academy/School, advised the league during a meeting earlier this month that they are looking to sell the franchise. Regardless of how long it takes to find a suitor, the OHA will not operate the Lakers next season. The OHA had moved the team when it was the Summerland Sting to Penticton for the 2009/10 season. “I was quite surprised they were selling,” said KIJHL president Bill Ohlhausen, adding the league has to accept the OHAs

decision. Ohlhausen is confident that the KIJHL will be able to find a home for the Lakers franchise and remain a 20-team circuit. “We always have a number of towns interested,” said Ohlausen, who liked having a team in Penticton. “We have a franchise committee that talks to people.” Oakes said as an organization they have been looking at their core businesses; what they do and what they should be focusing in on. “The two junior teams, the Alberni team and then the Lakers have come out as areas of the business that don’t fit into the core being of our academy or our hockey school business,” he said.

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a good ladder for us,” he said. “Business wise, junior B is very, very difficult, even very hard to generate the revenue to pay your bills in any given year. For us it’s really a business decision around the Lakers. It has nothing to do with the league or developmental model. We’ve been fans of the league and development model for a long time.”

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Team Canada roster finalized

CALGARY, Alta. – Hockey Canada announced Monday the 16 players selected to play for Canada’s National Sledge Team. The players will represent Canada at the 2012 World Sledge Hockey Challenge in Calgary and the 2013 IPC Sledge Hockey World Championship in April in Goyang, Korea, as well as other international games and tournaments during the 2012-13 season. Head coach Mike Mondin of Trail assembled Canada’s National Sledge Team with help from assistant coach Curtis Hunt and Hockey

Canada scouts at the conclusion of a selection camp that ran from Sept. 6-8 in Barrie, Ont. and a training camp in Trail held Oct. 21-27 at the Cominco Arena. “Getting down to 16 players was by no means an easy decision, which is a testament to the sledge hockey talent this country is producing,” Mondin said. “We feel we’ve assembled the best roster possible, and we’re excited to get to work on a new season.” Fourteen of the players selected for Canada’s National Sledge Team helped Canada win gold at the 2011 World Sledge Hockey Challenge in Calgary and bronze at the 2012 IPC Sledge Hockey SEASON OPENER OFFER World Championship in Hamar, Norway. Buy a set of four Yokohama Tires between Sept. 15 and Dec.15, 2012 and we’ll sign you a cheque for $65 or $75, with our compliments of the season. One player, forward Tyler McGregor of Forest, Ont., will make iceGUARD iG51v his National Sledge The all-new light truck Team debut this seaand SUV winter radial son. an aggressive, CASH with The 2012 World BACK performance-oriented Sledge Hockey tread pattern, making it Challenge runs from ideal for severe winter Dec. 2-8 at the Markin driving conditions. MacPhail Centre at Canada Olympic Park in Calgary. CAR LOVE Visit www.hockLocally owned and operated 1995 Columbia Ave, eycanada.ca for more Trail 250-364-1208 by Woody’s Auto Ltd. info.

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Smokies make deal BY TIMES STAFF The Trail Smoke Eaters bolstered an ailing blue line Tuesday with the addition of 20-yearold defenceman Bennett Hambrook from the Salmon Arm SilverBacks for future considerations. With Marley Keca nursing an injury and Braeden Jones on the long-term mend, Hambrook, a six-foot, 190-pound defenseman from Kimberley, will give the Smokies a much needed extra hand. Trail played with just five defenceman on the weekend and still managed to defeat Prince George and Penticton. In 104 career BCHL games with Trail, Prince George, Vernon and Salmon Arm, Hambrook has compiled seven points and 125 penalty minutes. He was named the SilverBacks’ captain to start the 2012-13 season. Hambrook was also a member of the KIJHL’s Nelson Leafs, putting up 13 points and 242 penalty minutes as Nelson reached the league final during the 2009-10 season. He made his BCHL debut as an affiliate player with the Smokies, appearing in two games during that season. Hambrook is expected to join the Smoke Eaters for their regular-season game tonight in Penticton. The Smokies host his former club, the SilverBacks, Friday at 7:30 p.m.

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always be part of your life. Introduce them to your new man. Be gentle and compassionate, but don’t let them dictate your future. Dear Annie: While waiting in a line at a deli, a young girl ahead of me was dressed in today’s typical tight, skimpy shorts. She was leaning against the deli case, and I noticed she had a sizable tattoo just above her very clearly exposed rear cleavage. Naturally, I glanced at it briefly and read what it said. I did not gawk or ogle. It was simply normal curiosity. I was cautioned by a friend who warned me that doing so could be considered sexual harassment. My argument is that when someone essentially has a billboard on their butt, it’s an invitation for others to peruse it. To me, people who have multiple exposed tattoos should expect others to look them over. What’s your take on this? -- A Guy in

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Dear Annie: I was married to my husband for 31 years. Two years ago, he was killed in an accident. I loved him to the moon and back and miss him terribly. Eight months later, my daughter introduced me to a nice gentleman. He is a sweet man, and we have been seeing each other ever since. Unfortunately, my mother-in-law is upset and bitter because of it. She thinks I did not wait long enough after my husband’s death. What gets me is that one of her daughters just left her husband a couple of months ago, is not yet divorced and already has a boyfriend moving in with her. That doesn’t seem to bother my mother-inlaw. I love my in-laws, but they have to realize that my path in life is changing, and I have to do what is right for me. How do I get my mother-in-law to

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YourByhoroscope Francis Drake For Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Don’t lend money or make important decisions today. Even though you feel sympathetic and generous toward others, wait until tomorrow to make firm decisions. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Relations with partners and close friends are warm and lovey-dovey today. Everything is pie-in-thesky, pleasant and enjoyable. Relax with loved ones. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Romance with a co-worker or a flirtation that is jobrelated is likely today. You’ll enjoy making something look better at work or even decorating your workspace. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Today you’re in a romantic mood, which means you could fall in love with anyone. Just be aware that you’re wearing rose-colored

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glasses and that things look better than they really are. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Family gatherings will be fun and pleasurable today. You’ll also enjoy redecorating or fixing up where you live. However, do not sign real-estate deals or spend money. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) You might spend today daydreaming or fantasizing about things. Don’t worry -it’s that kind of day. Do not sign important papers. (Ya think?) LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) This is a poor day to make major purchases of anything other than food. You’re tempted to spend money on luxury and elegance -- don’t do it. Wait until tomorrow. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Relationships that begin today will be illusory even if you feel you have met your soul mate. It’s easy to

deceive yourself, because you have Vaseline on your lens. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) You might feel great compassion for someone who is less fortunate or suffering. If you can do anything, by all means do so; but remain realistic and don’t make promises. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Creative activity with oth-

ers, especially in group situations, will be productive and abundant. It’s easy to think outside the box today; plus, everyone wants to cooperate with one another. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) You might develop a crush on your boss or strike up a romance with someone older, richer or more experienced. Don’t get too carried away, because you probably have pixie dust in your eyes.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) If you feel yourself being swept away by a charismatic teacher, be on your guard. Today you are very susceptible to persuasive discussions about religion and politics. YOU BORN TODAY Your freedom-loving nature makes you grab life with gusto. You relish excitement and enthusiasm! One of the ways you keep yourself free is that you have the ability

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to ignore what others think of you. You are interested in people from all walks of life. Your ideals include improving the lives of those around you. In the year ahead, an important choice will arise. Choose wisely. Birthdate of: William Kotzwinkle, writer; Jamie Lee Curtis, actress; Billie Jean King, tennis champion. (c) 2012 King Features Syndicate, Inc.

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'ENERAL -ANAGER Community Futures of Greater Trail is a dynamic volunteer, board-driven organization providing resources, commercial loans, and related services to the business community in the Greater Trail area. Community Futures of Greater Trail is looking to employ an experienced leader and strategic individual in order to fulďŹ ll its mission: to encourage and assist entrepreneurs to build successful enterprises that enhance economic prosperity, social well being and environmental integrity. In order to deliver on this mandate, the successful applicant will be relied on to: s -ANAGE THE OVERALL AFFAIRS OF THE CORPORATION s 3UPERVISE AND SUPPORT STAFF IN THE AREAS OF COMMERCIAL LENDING COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS COUNSELLING INCUBATION s -ANAGE THE ORGANIZATION S PROPERTY HOLDINGS The ideal individual will have a university degree in a business related discipline and/or an accounting degree, as well as 10+ years experience in management, commercial lending, community economic development, and property management. In addition, the successful applicant will have demonstrated the ability to perform with a high level of integrity in the workplace. The successful applicant will have community values consistent with those of the board, committees, and staff of the Community Futures of Greater Trail. This exciting opportunity is a full-time salaried position, starting at $80,000+ (commensurate with experience), and a competitive beneďŹ ts package. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a resume with cover letter via email attention Chairperson, Larry Doell, at chair@communityfutures.com. Closing date for this opportunity is November 23, 2012 For more information on Community Futures of Greater Trail and/or a complete job description, please visit www. communityfutures.com. Please note: Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent Bella Vista, Shavers Bench Townhomes. N/S, N/P. 2-3 bdrms. Phone 250.364.1822 Ermalinda Apartments, Glenmerry. Adults only. N/P, N/S. 1-2 bdrms. Ph. 250.364.1922 E.Trail 1bd, f/s, coin-op laundry. 250-368-3239

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1st Trail Real Estate 1252 Bay Avenue, Trail (250) 368-5222 â€˘ 1993 Columbia Ave Rossland, BC (250) 362-5200 â€˘ www.coldwellbankertrail.com Happy

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Montrose $324,000

Rossland $297,000

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Notice is Hereby Given that all persons having claims against the Estate of LEO VICTOR TRIPPEL, Deceased, formerly of the City of Trail, Province of British Columbia, who died on 19th day of December, 2010, are hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the undersigned James John Peters, Administrator, on or before January 16, 2013, after which date the Estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received. James John Peters, Administrator c/o LEWIS J. BRIDGEMAN McEWAN & CO. LAW CORPORATION 1432 Bay Avenue Trail, B.C. V1R 4B1

Notice is Hereby Given that all persons having claims against the Estate of LEO VICTOR TRIPPEL, Deceased, formerly of the City of Trail, Province of British Columbia, who died on 19th day of December, 2010, are hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the undersigned James John Peters, Administrator, on or before January 16, 2013, after which date the Estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received. Happy 16th Birthday, Jessica Happy 80th Birthday Mom, the first born in Trail in 1931 Love from Al, Kim, Chelsea, Craig, Alyssa, Bob, Sandra, Tyler & Ryan

tacular 50th Birthday, Fredi, October 29, 2010 Happy 60th Birthday Henry Ralph Love All Your FamilyHappy 40th Birthday Jamie! August 15, 1970 Love, your family

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Happy 50th Birthday Didi! Mom, Dad, Dave, Malcom and all the Family Sing a song of Birthdays full of fun and cheer and may you keep on having them for many a happy year. Happy 80th Alice Wilson Love, your family

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“Look who’s 1 year old!” Proud sister Gracie Bobbitt would like to introduce her baby sister, osemarie Jolie Belle Bobbitt Born August 14, 2009 in Calgary, AB. Proud parents are Victor and Helen Bobbitt of Trail and proud grandparents are Ben and Sandy Bobbitt of Rossland and the late beloved Tom and Rosemarie Peirson,

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Happy Birthday Irene Smyth Mom, Grandma, GG. Wishing you much joy and happiness on your 80th birthday Love from our hearts Your Family

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Tom Gawryletz ext 26 Keith DeWitt ext 30

Thea Stayanovich ext 28 Joy DeMelo ext 29 Denise Marchi ext 21

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Wednesday, November 21, 2012 Trail Times

REgional The Movember Project Jordan Strobel photo

The science teachers at J.L. Crowe Secondary (from the left) Kyle Wheeler, Kyle Percy and Jason Whitley, are experimenting with some facial hair growth as part of the Movember campaign at the high school.

The Local Experts™

Cranbrook shows flare for solar

By Sally MacDonald Cranbrook Townsman

Cranbrook has joined 32 other B.C. municipalities in registering as a solar community. The commitment with SolarBC, a program run by the B.C. Sustainable Energy Association and sponsored by the B.C. Government, means Cranbrook has pledged to work towards

becoming more solar friendly. On Monday, city council approved a memorandum of understanding with SolarBC, and start work Dec. 1 on improving opportunities for Cranbrook residents to use solar energy. Under the agreement, the city has pledged to hook up the existing solar collectors at the Canadian

Rockies International Airport; add signage to educate the public about the solar hot water system at the airport; provide information to the public about provincial government rebates for solar hot water installations. Other Kootenay centres include Nelson, Castlegar, Grand Forks and Kimberley.

KOOTENAY HOMES INC.

1358 Cedar Avenue, Trail • 250.368.8818 www.kootenayhomes.com www.century21.ca

1325 Columbia Avenue, Trail

2061 McLeod Avenue, Rossland

$159,900

Great East Trail location, close to aquatic centre, hospital, Safeway, downtown, and Gyro Park. This East Trail charmer is on a beautiful, fenced 50x100 lot. The home offers very large living room, bright spacious kitchen, 2 bdrms on main, updated bathroom with jetted tub. You will love the yard with great covered patio, raised gardens, mature flower beds, underground sprinklers and back alley access to garage. This home is special, call your REALTOR(R) to view.

3397 Laurel Crescent, Trail

1926 Martin Street, Fruitvale

Great price for a Glenmerry townhouse, in good condition. Quick possession possible. Easy care living with small yard, the backyard is fenced and has a small patio. These townhouses have a charm about them and offer 3 bdrms, 1 1/2 baths. Basement ready to finish how you would like. Call your REALTOR® for a showing today.

Great value here! This home has been recently renovated with modem kitchen, bath, and laminate flooring. 3 bdrms on the main floor, fenced yard, huge family room, and shop. All of this situated on a quiet street close to school, and all amenities. This is a fantastic package at a great price!! Don’t wait! Call your REALTOR® now!!

Call Mary M (250) 231-0264

Deanne (250) 231-0153

$159,000

$219,000

$347,000

This home has been substantially 1025 Regan Crescent, Trail renovated right down to the studs and re-built with quality materials and $269,000 craftsmanship. Gorgeous master bdrm with ensuite. Amazing south facing views. You’ll love the modern design and beautiful renovations of this Sunningdale Brand new kitchen with granite counter home! 3 bdrms, 2 full baths, and a huge tops, wood stove in the living room, new windows and wiring, large 10x30 south family room. Loads of light cast through facing deck. Solid wood doors and trim the recently replaced windows. Newer roof, spacious flat, fenced yard and much throughout. Cozy and inviting with plenty of room for all the kids toys. Situated more. Don’t wait! Call now before it’s very close to the biking and hiking trails gone! Deanne (250) 231-0153

Call Christine (250) 512-7653

904 Redstone Drive, Rossland

$489,000

Newly built contemporary home. Designed for maximum use of space and comfort. Open floor plan with spectacular views and a large 12’ x x18’ deck. On demand hot water, high efficiency furnace, gas fireplace, underground sprinklers, heated tiles and a double car garage round out this package! This home is a must see. Call Christine (250) 512-7653

STING NEW LI

SOLD 1151 Marianna Crescent, Trail $242,000

Violin Lake Road, Trail

409 Rossland Avenue, Trail

Perfect for a young family or retirees in Sunningdale. 3 bdrms on the main floor, large living room, and country kitchen. Enjoy the covered front deck and large back patio for family gatherings. Single car garage. Great yard backing onto a city park. Make certain to have this home on your viewing list.

Wow only 14 years young - 3 floor levels with 4 bdrms. and 3 baths. - Located on Rossland Avenue. Close to all of Trail’s opportunities . Low maintenance yard. This is a lot of house for the price. Call for your personal viewing!

Call Art (250) 368-8818

Call Mark (250) 231-5591

$179,900

$195,000

9043 Highway 6, Salmo

Raw Land - Presently offering 10 acres $189,900 of raw land within city limits. Seller will 4 bdrm and 2 baths on .46 flat acres. look at selling whole parcel or smaller 5 acre parcels. This could be your dream This family style home has a huge master suite featuring his and hers closets property - create your own private retreat and a 5 piece bath. - Year round recreational opportunities! Call for a personal viewing! Clean living in Sunny Salmo. Call Mark (250) 231-5591

Call Tonnie (250)-365-9665

Tucked in the heart of Castlegar, perched above the Columbia River is a private hideaway. 3 bdrm 1 bath, freshly renovated interior. If you want privacy and convenience, this is for you. Call Tonnie (250)-365-9665

Call Terry 250-231-1101

1885 Connors Road, Castlegar

$199,900

SOLD

SOLD 1745 Nevada Street, Rossland

$240,000

$149,500

Call Mary A (250) 521-0525

1913 Highway 3B, Fruitvale

$279,500

What a location. Sitting on the south bank of Montrose this home is all about · 3+ bedrooms $238,000 location. 16x32 pool in the back yard over · New H.E. Furnace Great location - close to town and walking looking Beaver Creek Valley. Top floor has distance to downtown Fruitvale home 4 bedrooms and bathroom. Main floor · Central Location offers 3 bdrms - 2 bthrms and hardwood features living room, dining room, kitchen · RV Carport floors. Beautiful views of Fruitvale valley and office. Downstairs has lots of potential. · Detached Shop and mountains. This home also has rental Some finishing still required. Come and potential. · Great Price check it out. Call Darlene (250) 231-0527 or Ron (250) 368-1162 Ron and Darlene – Your Local Hometeam”

Beautifully maintained upper Warfield home with a sunny dining area addition. One bedroom on the main floor, two upstairs and another in the basement that could easily be a rec room. Nice yard with a patio for summer dining. Garage & large workshop below. Call Mary A (250) 521-0525

Great backyard with a dining patio and a covered hot tub. This cute and cozy 3 bdrm home features a private, fenced yard, fir and tile floors, a renovated bathroom and lots of storage. Good access & off-street parking.

847 9th Street, Montrose

1805 McBride Street, Trail

$159,000

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

$179,000

4 bdrm, 2 bath home on a quiet street. Close to high school, shopping and on a bus route! Features include a covered patio, private sundeck. detached garage, plenty of parking, a bright, sunny dining room. Plenty of shade is provided from large trees and the fenced back yard with tasteful landscaping round out this great package for a family or entertaining!

REDUCE

675 Shakespeare Street, Warfield

2024 – 8th Avenue, Trail

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

2702 Cedar Crescent, Rossland

SOLD 2645 Columbia Avenue, Rossland Call Bill (250) 231-2710

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