Kimberley Daily Bulletin, January 03, 2013

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It has always been the granddaddy of Kimberley festivals. It was the first, and for many, the face of Kimberley, an institution. It’s the Kimberley International Accordion Championships, and the new year

begins with the news that there will not be a KIOTAC in July of 2013, nor will there be one again.

“It is with a heavy heart, that we the Executive Committee, make this announcement today,” wrote Jeany Irvin, Chair of the KIOTAC Committee in a letter to patrons, accordionists, volunteers and Kimberley Mayor and Council. “The Kimberley International Old Time Accordion Championships will not continue its long history as an event. After a number of years of increasing costs and falling revenues, it has become

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KIOTAC calls it quits

Kimberley International Accordion Championships Committee cites economy, increasing costs

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apparent that the event is no longer economically sustainable. After 39 years it is quite apparent that attempting to host an exemplary and meaningful event would be a detraction from the many years of success that the event has entertained.”

“It’s a loss,” said Mayor Ron McRae. “It’s been 39 years of a major event, a huge accomplishment for all the volunteers who supported it.

“It could be a reflection of a changing economy, not just with Kimberley, but in general terms, and changing demographics.

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Assessments down slightly again

Average home price drops $13,000 C AROLYN GR ANT editor@dailybulletin.ca

BC Assessment is releasing 2013 property assessments to more than 7200 property owners in Kimberley and surrounding areas this week.

2013 assessments show a continuation of a slight decline in property values, in Kimberley and throughout most of the East Kootenay.

“Many homes in the Kimberley area have declined slightly in value compared to last year’s assessment roll,” said Bradley Lane, Kootenay Region Area Assessor. “Most home owners in Kimberley will see only modest changes depending on location. For example, a typical Kimberley single family home that was previously assessed at $213,000 was valued at $200,000 in the summer of 2012.”

See ASSESSMENTS, Page 4

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It took three days into 2012 for there to be a New Year’s baby at the East Kootenay Regional Hospital, but for 2013, baby Sylis just couldn’t wait. The baby boy was born to mom Nikki Rossetti of Kimberley at 4:20 p.m. on New Year’s Day, January 1.

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Greyhound parcels stolen For the Bulletin

On Dec 28, the local Kimberley Greyhound agent reported a number of parcels were stolen. Sometime between 11:30 pm on Dec 27 and 9:00 am on the Dec 28 the building used to store parcels was broken into.

Eight parcels were stolen, three were left behind.

The business was closed at the

time, but the driver drops off the parcels while traveling through as part of his route. The shed is attached to the Flower’s Galore business on Wallinger Ave, they are the agent for Kimberley.

The value of the parcels is unknown. If anybody has any knowledge of this theft they are asked to contact the Kimberley RCMP at 250 427-4811 or Crimestoppers.

Remains of fire should be removed soon C AROLYN GR ANT editor@dailybulletin.ca

The remains of the Kootenay Cycle Works building will be removed from the Platzl as soon as possible, says Mayor Ron McRae. The highly visible building at the corner of Spokane St. and Deer

Park Avenue burned down on Friday, December 28, 2012.

McRae said an insurance investigator was to be on site Wednesday.

“It is all in the hands of the insurance company now,” McRae said.

“Once the investigator has had a chance to determine cause, things will move very quickly.

“The City’s only involvement in this is to make sure the site remains safe. If there were

any delay, we’d move very quickly, but I don’t anticipate that happening.”

McRae also reiterated the opinion of the Fire Department that this was precisely the type of situation that was in mind when the ladder truck was being considered.

“There is no doubt the situation would have been far worse without the ladder truck,” McRae said.

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Badminton, anyone?

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At last, all you badminton players out there in Kimberley will have a chance to play right here in town without having to drive to Cranbrook! It has been a long time coming but the newly formed Kimberley Badminton Club is now playing every Thurs-

day night at McKim School from 7-9pm all through the school year (closed during school holidays). Playing will start again in the New Year on January 10.

There is no cost but players will be asked to contribute towards birds as needed. We will be using plastic birds but anyone wishing to use feather birds is welcome to

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It’s been a busy week at Cranbrook Search and Rescue, as the team went from one slippery scene to another.

Nick Bedwell, Ground Search and Rescue Training Officer and public relations representative for Cranbrook SAR said the team was using two trucks over the weekend to attend all the scenes they were called to.

“We usually get a day or two like this every year,” he said.

But not all of those calls were emergency situations, some involved already cleared scenes.

“A lot of it is just people driving past and just calling it in,” Bedwell said.

When the RCMP have cleared a scene, they will tie a piece of flagging tape to it. Bedwell is urging the public to make sure there is no tape before calling in to 911 to report an accidents.

“If you see flagging, it’s been checked,” he said.

If there is no tape, Bedwell suggests stopping and checking for people in the vehicle if it is safe to do so. Be sure to tell 911 that there is no one in the vehicle if that is the case. That way the dispatcher can send the proper emergency personnel and it saves the Cranbrook SAR team a trip.

“If it’s not marked, stop, call 911,” Bedwell said.

When a call comes in, a team of

five volunteer SAR members will head to the hall and leave in one of two heavily equipped SAR trucks.

Over the weekend following Christmas, Bedwell said they had both their trucks operating to attend all the calls and allow one team to rest.

“We did have two trucks going over the weekend,” he said.

Speeding to accident teams to help the victims is dangerous work for all emergency personnel. Bedwell said that icy roads are just as dangerous for highly trained emergency drivers.

“With the roads the way they are, when we’re going out there with lights and sirens, it is dangerous,” he said.

The scene itself can also be hazardous for SAR teams, RCMP officers, firefighters and ambulance paramedics. Bedwell asks that drivers slow down when they see an accident scene, and remember that the road conditions could be icy.

When the Highway SAR team attends a scene, they will conduct vehicle extractions or rope rescues if need be. A rope rescue is generally used when a vehicle has come to rest in a deep ditch, or down an embankment. Bedwell said they haven’t had to perform any rope rescues over the Christmas holidays.

Usually one truck and five SAR members will attend, but if the scene is bad enough they will send two teams and two vehicles.

The Kimberley Badminton Club invites you to join them Thursdays at McKim School

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The staff and students of McKim would like to thank Lisa Crane-Winters, the McKim PAC and all of the parent helpers who came out to make the Recycled Christmas Shopping Spree a huge success! The students raised over $400 in donations for the Kimberley Helping Hands Food Bank.

Pictured are some of the volunteers as well as Emily handing over the cheque to Stan Salikin.

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From Front Page However, it does depend on the area of town.

Some values in certain neighbourhoods increased slightly. For instance, a home in Marysville valued at $279,000 last year has gone up to $284,000.

Chapman Camp homes also rose slightly in value from $226,000 to $240,000. At Wasa Lake the average price rose from $623,000 to $632,000.

All other areas were down slightly. An average Townsite/Lois Creek home dropped from $205,000 to $181,000. Downtown area homes dropped from $158,000 to $141,000. At the ski hill, a home worth $495,000 last year dropped to $463,000 this year.

In addition, owners of commercial and industrial properties in the Kimberley area will see changes in the -5 to +5 per cent range.

An assessment increase or decrease does not necessarily mean your property taxes will go up or down. It depends on how close to the average your home price is. Assessed value is multiplied by Kimberley’s tax rate to determine the actual taxes paid.

“When estimating a property’s market value, an appraiser analyzes current sales in the area and other characteristics such as size, age, quality, condition, view and location,” Lane said.

“Later in the spring, taxing authorities (e.g. the provincial and municipal governments), set tax rates that are applied to the property’s assessed value and send the owner a property tax notice.

These taxing authorities apply property tax rates to ensure that sufficient revenues are collected to offset the costs of providing for important public services such as schools, hospitals and a variety of other services that benefit communities.

“Often, property owners receiving their assessment will assume that an increase in their property assessment automatically translates into an increase in their property tax bill. This is not necessarily the case, since the determination of local tax rates is ultimately based on the budget requirements of your taxing authority. For example, if property assessments rise, and the costs of your local government remains stable, or even rises slightly, the tax rate can be reduced and still generate the required revenue. Conversely, if property assessments are reduced, and the cost of government remains stable or rises, tax authorities may choose to increase the tax rate to ensure a balanced budget.”

Overall, the City of Kimberley’s assessment roll decreased from $1.12 billion last year to $1.05 billion this year. This value reflects a slight decline in most areas due to market movement as well as approximately $1.02 million in growth due to subdivisions, rezoning and new construction.

BC Assessment assesses 2013 properties reflecting their physical condition and permitted use as of October 31, 2012 using a valuation date of July 1, 2012. In determining assessed value, an appraiser considers a wide variety of factors such as size, age, shape, quality, condition and location of properties.

Services in the area (location, views, neighbourhood) and supply and demand may also influence property value. Changes such as new construction or inventory, permitted use (e.g., zoning), property class, occupation, eligibility for an exemption or in the taxing jurisdiction boundary will be reflected on the assessment roll.

“Property owners who feel that their property assessment does not reflect market value as of July 1, 2012 or see incorrect information on their notice should contact our office as indicated on their notice as soon as possible in January,” said Lane.“If a property owner is still concerned about their assessment after speaking to one of our appraisers, they may submit a Notice of Complaint (Appeal) by January 31, 2013 for an independent review by a Property Assessment Review Panel,” said Lane.

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Program provides skills to eliminate risk and recognize a child who may have been abused Annalee Gr ant Townsman Staff

Little Warriors is bringing its child sexual abuse Prevention Program to Cranbrook for three sessions starting at the end of January.

The program teaches parents, caregivers, volunteers, teachers – anyone who has children in their lives – how to react to, prevent and recognize the characteristics of child sexual abuse.

Glori Meldrum, founder and chair of Little Warriors and herself a survivor of sexual abuse as a child, said the program provides the skills to eliminate risk and recognize a child that may be abused.

“Obviously the risk is

a lot higher if the child is alone with one adult,” Meldrum said. “It really is all about prevention.”

The three-hour program will be held January 29 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., March 4 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and April 18 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

“For every one person we train it helps 10 kids,” Meldrum said.

The program is for anyone with any interaction with children such as family members, caregivers, teachers, coaches, professionals and volunteers.

Statistics from Little Warriors predict that one in three girls and one in six boys will experience sexual abuse before their 18th birthday and 95 per cent of them will know their perpetrator.

Little Warriors trains about 600 adults a month across Canada.

Based in Edmonton, the charity is currently fundraising to build a treatment centre called the Be Brave Rance.

Meldrum said they are $2 million shy of their

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From Page 1 KIOTAC through “Those who have atthe years tended and supported KIOTAC in the past are Started with 2 categoaging. ries, grew to 23 “It’s really unfortuStarted with 16 comnate and there will be petitors, peaked with an economic effect. over 200 in one year We’ll feel it. Most of the $50,000 presented to organizers had such a over 2000 finalists long history with the $1 million paid out to event and I’m sure it artists over the years was a difficult decision, 20 years of prize money one not made lightly.” at $5,000 - $100,000 “It was awful,” Irvin 20 years of prize money said. “It wasn’t an easy at $12,000 - $240,000 decision to make, but $150,000 given to local charities we’d rather go out on 250 days of Platzl entertop than fall on our tainment at $1,000 face. It’s been a good $250,000 run.”

400 bus loads of visitors Irvin says that the Voted five times into Committee wishes to the top 100 events in thank all of the loyal Canada by the ABA patrons, the hundreds of dedicated volunteers and members past and present, as well as sponsors; all of whom have historically made KIOTAC into the rich and meaningful event that hundreds of families and artists have grown to embrace over the past 39 years.

“The Executive Committee apologizes deeply for any inconvenience that this cancellation notice may bring,” she said.

Along with Irvin, Committee members are Bill Baerg, Donna Purves, Heather Smith, Gail MacLean, Adele Norman, Ed Tickles and Wendy Moore.

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“I’m a survivor so that’s why I started Little Warriors,” she said.

To Meldrum’s knowledge, the program has yet to hold a workshop in Cranbrook. There are currently 100 trainers across the country that deliver the program.

The cost of the workshop is $30 or $25 for

groups of two or more, which goes towards program costs. Each attendee will receive a manual and certificate.

It will be facilitated by a local authorized facilitator. For more information visit www.littlewarriors.ca or call 1 888 440-1343.

Kimberley Curling Club Glori Meldrum goal, but once the centre opens it will help children across the country.

Meldrum herself was abused as a child, and she remembers changing from the sweet and caring girl she was. She hopes that more adults will be able to recognize the symptoms she illustrated after her abuse.

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The Platzl Kimberley’s civic leaders should be encouraged to and supported in addressing a clear opportunity, arising out of the dramatic and very sad fire loss of one of Kimberley’s landmark historic masonry commercial buildings. Surely this is the “Phoenix moment” for more than the two committed and successful merchants now facing their biggest business challenges.

This maybe now Kimberley’s moment to renew its heart, and express its future.

An honest opinion on the character and state of condition of Kimberley’s cherished Platzl, beyond this week’s fire loss, must be characterized as: tired, perhaps of another time, seeking reinvestment/rejuvenation with a rudder-turn back on course, and now awaiting a catalyst for transformation.

Arguably Kimberley’s commercial and civic centre, physically expressed by the Platzl, is in dire need of reinvestment.

Buildings remain closed, and in need of upgrades, and businesses struggle. This may be the time of crisis of opportunity, for a new civic initiative.

The rich legacy of Kimberley was formed from milestones of significant effort vision and investments.

Recall the keystone achievements of Kimberley’s rich history: the Sullivan

mine, the Fertilizer plant, the long established and widely renowned skiing and mountain traditions, the original Bavarian theming of the Platzl, the renowned Kimberley, Trickle Creek, and Bootleg golf courses, and now into a genuine community based resort town. Each of these milestones and asset-amenities were created by a clear need and vision, the courage of leadership, serious investments, all with community support and engagement.

Surely now our civic leaders can launch a bold master plan with comprehensive revitalization program to once again bring the Platzl back to its vital, exciting and role as the tourist, arts cultural, and commercial civic heart of the community.

Our chamber of commerce, politicians, commercial business and community leaders need to join together with vision and energy to bring the Platzl; its buildings, businesses, arts and community facilities together within a renewed and exciting city amenity.

Dennis Bathory Kimberley

Jumbo, here and now I would like to thank MLA Bennett for providing us with a history lesson on the Jumbo Glacier Resort proposal in his letter

to the editor of December 28, 2012, but I believe it is more relevant to focus on the present.

As I stated at the Qat’muk rally, the BC NDP supports the Ktunaxa Nation’s efforts and will stand with them and the majority of Kootenay residents in opposition to Jumbo. Our party has taken this position because we have listened to local residents and respect the will of the constituents of this valley.

The BC Liberals have acted in opposition to the will of the people with both the HST referendum and now again with Jumbo. Giving away over 6,000 hectares, nearly 16,000 acres, of public land to private interests and creating an appointed municipal government without residents, flies in the face of democracy and common sense.

The BC NDP believe in land use decisions that reflect the interests of local residents, respects First Nations and are in keeping with sound environmental practices. Much as I understand why MLA Bennett might want to focus on the past, the people of the Kootenays live in the present and want a new and better government that is up to the challenge of governing today.

Norma Blissett NDP Candidate Kootenay East

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At age 39, KIOTAC over too soon What’s Up? S ay it ain’t so. We complained about it.

We made jokes about it.

Q. Why did the chicken cross the road?

A. To get away from the accordion recital.

Q. What is the best thing to play on an accordion?

A. A flame thrower.

Q. What’s the difference between an accordion and a trampoline?

A. You should take your shoes off before jumping on a trampoline.

Q. What’s the difference between an accordion and an onion?

A. People cry when you chop up an onion.

Yup, we mocked, but secretly, we loved.

We loved the smiling faces in the Platzl. We loved watching people dance outdoors. We loved seeing the Platzl jammed with people every day. I think we even loved the campers everywhere in Kimberley, just because it was such a unique KIOTAC experience.

And I don’t think anyone in Kimberley ever thought there would be a day when we didn’t hear accordion music rolling out of the Platzl in July.

But the sad truth is that it’s over. No more KIOTAC. The Kimberley International Old Time Accordion Championships Committee has announced that there will not be a KIOTAC in July 2013. There will not be a KIOTAC again.

No matter what you feel about accordion music, that’s a loss. A big one. Perhaps KIOTAC attendees didn’t spend in the same manner as those who attend JulyFest, but they did spend. They left money in Kimberley every year. They filled hotel rooms and the campground. They bought

groceries and ate at local restaurants.

I’ve been covering KIOTAC for quite some time and I’d reached the point where I recognized a lot of faces. I’ve actually watched a few of the KIOTAC youngsters, like Michael Bridge and Alicia Baker, grow up in front of me. I’d see the same couples dancing in the Platzl; the same competitors at the arena, year after year.

And I saw the same volunteers year after year, at the arena, night and day for the full week. KIOTAC had of the most dedicated, Carolyn one hard working volunteer Grant bases of any festival anywhere. They cooked, they served, they sold beer, ran concessions, sold tickets, helped clean up, set up and tear down the stage in the arena.

They returned year after year.

And leading them all was the queen of KIOTAC, Jeany Irvin. Jeany ran KIOTAC with all the skill of a military leader. She knew every detail, handled every complaint, spent the entire week in the Civic Centre running the competition, and dressed in a dirndl to hand out the Happy Hans trophy each year. She ran her team of volunteers and obviously inspired great loyalty as so many of them served for so long. Also not to be forgotten is Bill Baerg, who began it all and paid all the deficits for the first five years while the festival was getting on its feet. Jim Sims put up the first $1,000 prize. Shirley Rossi baked countless pans of iced butter horns for 10 years and countless others contributed. Total volunteer hours over 39 years are estimated at an astounding 100,000 hours.

There had been rumours each year that perhaps the festival was dying out. Were there as many people as the year before?

Were there as many RV’s in town? In the

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After 39 years, the Kimberley International Old Time Accordion Championships has come to an end. past few years, the answer sadly, has been no. There were fewer people, though attendance was still very high.

But I don’t think anyone thought it would be gone so quickly. 2013 would have been KIOTAC’s 40th anniversary. Instead it will end at 39. Increased costs, economic uncertainty, and perhaps even volunteer fatigue has led to its demise.

It is perhaps food for thought how much a successful festival means to a municipality. KIOTAC brought a lot of attention to Kimberley, and a big boost to its economy every summer. Now it’s gone and it is very unlikely that any other festival could replace it in terms of size and success.

But we do still have other events that need volunteers, the biggest of course being JulyFest. All of these festivals contribute to the local economy. All of them run on volunteers. All of them would be missed if they folded.

Just like I, and Kimberley, are going to miss KIOTAC.

Touched by small town interactions Should you, dear misguided reader, recognize a description that fits you to a tee, you’re wrong. I wouldn’t dare.

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fter living here in Cranbrook and the East Kootenay for over fifty years, I am touched by the pleasantness of the folk who also live here, ancient old-timers and immigrants alike. A trip downtown for me is always a pleasing experience, even when paying my Visa bill.

Take for example a simple expedition that I made just recently: it started in the Post Office where I was almost at the point of re-mortgaging my house in order to purchase stamps for Christmas cards heading all over the world.

While I was experiencing the intricacies of the machine through which I was paying my bill, I found the ‘postie’ busily adhering the stamps for me. I protested and said that I could manage that, thank you, but the same ‘postie’ gave me a terrific smile and said, “It’s no trouble, Mr. Warland.”

I headed outside beaming inside.

My next encounters were in the bank where I met a lovely young woman with a huge diamond ring and then a large Swiss gentleman; I had some interesting chats with both.

While she was attending to my business, I commented to the young teller that

her ring was too bright for my aged eyes and she, glancing fondly at the huge stone on her finger, said, “Oh! It’s not real.” I, being an ancient philosopher, reprimanded the woman and asked, “Who gave it to you?”

She blushed and told me her fiancé had presented it to her, so I said quickly and wisely, “Then it just has to be real, doesn’t it.”

The Swiss gent was confused and apparently in the wrong line in the bank, so I stepped in and aided him. I asked him if he spoke French or German and he told me Schwitzer-deutch, so I confounded him in my version of that tongue, then we parted Peter on good terms.

Warland Of course, I just loved that lady at the pedestrian crossing. I was standing there beside her and not being naughty and venturing over the road against the lights when I realized that my car wasn’t at the place where I usually park it when I’m at the bank. I turned to the lady and said, “You seen my car anywhere?”

The lady, a tad startled, replied quickly, “What colour is it?”

By this time I’d realized that somebody had had the temerity to park in MY SPOT and I’d been forced to move around the corner. “What colour,” I replied. “I’ve forgotten.”

That lovely lady grasped my arm firmly

and took charge. “You having a senior moment?” she asked, looking anxiously into my vacant eyes.

I laughed. “My life is one permanent senior moment,” I said, and the lights agreed that it was all right for us to move on. We did so.

At the grocery store I ran into the Croat.

He stood there, large as life, grinning at me as I picked up my shopping basket. I assumed that he was an ex-student but couldn’t place his face as he began his life story.

It seems that he had recently retired from the mines at Sparwood and was heading back to Croatia to reap the benefits of a large inheritance. I didn’t understand all that he was telling me because I was still attempting to place the fellow but, having visited the former Yugoslavia fifty years before, I wondered if this land he was getting was up on the waterless karst of the interior. I didn’t want to crush the guy’s enthusiasm so I searched in that emptiness that I use for a brain and suddenly remembered a couple of words in what might have been his language. I tried them out; he was impressed, then I tottered off trying hard to recall what it was I was supposed to be buying.

However, I was touched by the man’s interest in sharing with me all of his glad tiding.

Friends tell me I’ve been touched (probably in the head) for ages.

UPCOMING Wildsight presents the Banff Mountain Film Festival at Key City Theatre on Saturday, Jan 5 at 7:30 pm. Tickets at Key City boxoffice 250-426-7006. All proceeds go to support Wildsight’s local educational projects.

Wed. Jan. 9th The GoGo Granny’s are happy to have Sabine and Gabe Pfieffer present their second travelogue. A short commentary will lead us on a beautiful tour of Loas and Thailand.

College of the Rockies Lecture Theatre at 7:00. Admission is by donation. Norma at 250-426-6111 if you have any questions.

The East Kootenay Railway Pensioners Association Social Luncheon, 12:30pm, Tuesday Jan.15th at the Bavarian Chalet (Day’s Inn) 600 Cranbrook St.N, Cranbrook. All Railway Retiree’s and Spouses are welcome. RSVP by Jan.11th. FMI Contact Secretary Frances Allan 250-426-2720 or Bill Belding 250-426 5006 ONGOING The Compassionate Friends meet 2nd Tuesday each month at 4:00pm at the East Kootenay Child Care Resource and Referral Boardroom (in the Baker Street Mall parking lot) Info: call Laura @ 250 489-1000/Diane @ 250 489-0154 Do you have the desire to stop eating compulsively?

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

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

The Cranbrook Kimberley Hospice Society seeks volunteers to help us provide services to persons at the end of life and their families. Training is provided. Call 250-417-2019, Toll Free 1-855-417-2019 if interested.

Cranbrook Quilters’ Guild hold their meetings on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays each month at 7:15 pm upstairs in Seniors Hall, 125-17th Ave. S. All skill levels welcome. FMI Betty 250-489-1498 or June 250-426-8817.

Mark Creek Lions “Meet and Greet” the 1st and 3rd Wednesday, from 6:00-6:30 pm. Dinner to follow at Western Lodge. FMI: 250-427-5612 or 427-7496.

Cranbrook Branch of the Stroke Recovery Association of BC. Meetings are from 10:00am-1:00pm the 2nd and 4th Wed. in the lower level of the Senior Citizen’s Hall, 125-17th St. S. Bring bag lunch. Tootie Gripich, 426-3994.

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

The Cranbrook Senior Floor Curling is looking for new members. Curling is Monday and Wednesday afternoons, upstairs in the Curling Rink. Info: Dave at 250-426-5387.

Cranbrook Senior Centre, Branch 11 holding their meetings every third Thursday a month. 1:30pm at the hall. We always welcome new members.

Play and Learn Parenting/Literacy Program – 8 week registered program for parents with preschool children with a facilitated play and activity component for children.

Kimberley Early Learning Centre Kim 250-427-4468.

StrongStart BC - FREE family drop-in program for preschoolaged children accompanied by a parent. Kimberley Early Learning Centre. Activities include circle time, play centers, nutritious snack and active play. Monday 9 - 12, Tuesday 9 - 12, Thursday 9 – 12, Friday 9 - 12. Gina 250-427-5309.

Treehouse—Families with children 5 & under are invited to come play. Free drop-in program in gym of Kimberley Early Learning Centre. Transportation avail. Tuesdays, 9:00 - 12:00. Diana 250-427-0716.

Canadian Cancer Society- if you have spare time and would like to volunteer, interested applicants can call 250-4268916, drop by our office at #19-9th Avenue S, Cranbrook or go to www.fightwithus.ca and register as a volunteer.

ICBL-Duplicate Bridge–Senior Center in Cranbrook. Mon & Wed 7pm, Thurs & Fri 1pm at Scout Hall, Marysville. Info: Maggie 250-417-2868.

Tai Chi Moving Meditation every Wednesday 3-4 pm at Centre 64. Starts November 7th. Call Adele 250-427-1939.

Cranbrook Phoenix Toastmasters meet every Thursday, noon - 1:00 Heritage Inn. Toastmasters teaches communication & leadership skills. Roberta 250-489-0174. 1911.toastmastersclubs.org.

Breast Cancer Support Group in Kimberley. Information about meetings please call Daniela 250-427-2562 or Lori 250-427-4568.

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Nitros get into penalty trouble, give up six goals in the second period TRE VOR CR AWLEY Sports Editor

The Golden Rockets scored six times in the second period in their march to a 8-2 victory over the Dynamiters at the Civic Centre in Kimberley on Wednesday night.

Connor Beauchemin and Blake Roney scored a pair of goals, while Bobby Kashuba, Braeden Allkins, Carson George and Jacob Bergeron added the rest of the offence.

Brandon Bogdanek and Tyson Klingspohn supplied the scoring for the Dynamiters.

Jeremy Mousseau took the loss in net for the Nitros, stopping 49 shots, while James Leonard made 21 saves for the Rockets.

Golden went 100 per cent on the powerplay, scoring on all five opportunities, while Kimberley capitalized twice in the same number of chances.

Allkins and

Beauchemin opened the scoring in the first period for Golden, but the bulk of the damage happened in the second period, with five consecutive power play goals.

George, Kashuba, Roney, Beauchemin and Bergeron found the back of the net with the man-advantage, while Roney added his second at even strength.

Bogdanek and Klingspohn responded for the Nitros with powerplay goals in the third period.

The Nitros have slid to third place in the Eddie Mountain Division, eight points behind Fernie and Golden, who are tied for first place, however, the Ghostriders have the edge with one less loss than the Rockets.

Kimberley has a day to recover before hosting the Beaver Valley Nitehawks on Friday at the Civic Centre.

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Kootenay Ice forward Sam Reinhart celebrates his goal against the Red Deer Rebels during WHL action at Western Financial Place on Wednesday evening.

Ice supress Rebels with 4-1 win Luke Philp notches a pair of goals to help Kootenay extend win streak to three games TRE VOR CR AWLEY Sports Editor

The Kootenay Ice extended their win streak to three games with a 4-1 victory over the visiting Red Deer Rebels on Wednesday night at Western Financial Place.

Luke Philp scored twice and Sam Reinhart added a goal, while Jeff Hubic earned his first career WHL goal with a empty net marker.

Ice goaltender Mackenzie Skapski had a big game with 29 saves, while Bolton Pouliot stopped 34 shots for the Rebels. Pouliot is currently filling in for starter Patrik Bartosak, who is representing the Czech Republic at the World Junior Championship in Russia.

Kootenay carried a 2-0 lead into the third period, but held on for the win by scoring another pair of goals while holding the Rebels to only one goal scored off a defensive zone turnover.

Their three-game win streak is the third time this season the team has strung together a trio of victories, but head coach Ryan McGill is taking things one step at a time.

“First of all, we don’t

want to say it’s three wins, we’re just trying to take it one shift at a time and one period at a time,” McGill said.

Special teams was one of the storylines of the night, as Red Deer’s aggressive penalty kill picked apart Kootenay’s powerplay, with only one breakdown when Philp got his second goal of the game in the third period.

“Tonight would be attributed to a very, very timely powerplay goal,” added McGill. “Their penalty killing is the third-best in the league and we scored a huge powerplay goal in the third period, so that’s huge for us and that’s big for us.”

Kootenay had four chances with the man-advantage—Philp’s goal standing as the only power play marker— while Red Deer was shut out on their only opportunity.

Philp’s pair keeps him in second place for team goal production with 11, while Reinhart and Brock Montgomery are tied for first, with 14 each.

“We’re just buying into all the little things,” said Philp, on what has

made the team successful over the last three games. “We’re working hard every night, it’s not come out and work for a period—working hard is a given and we’re doing everything else that’s making us successful here, so it’s nice.”

“First of all, we don’t want to say it’s three wins, we’re just trying to take it one shift at a time and one period at a time.”

Ryan McGill The Ice had a strong first period and took the lead off a goal from Reinhart. Jaedon Descheneau collected the puck in the offensive zone and fed a cross-ice pass to Reinhart, who tipped it top corner above Pouliot’s glove.

Red Deer had some chances as well, but Skapski made some key saves to preserve the lead.

Skapski continued to make some big stops, including a second period save on Joel Hamilton, who came in on net

shorthanded as the Ice struggled on their powerplay.

However, the Ice struck again late in the second period, when Philp spun around a Rebels’ defenceman in the corner and walked out to the slot to snipe the short side top corner.

Philp nearly got another just as the third period began on a breakaway, but Pouliot flashed the leather and batted the puck away with his glove.

Red Deer recovered after that, and played strong as they looked to cut down the deficit, eventually getting rewarded after an Ice turnover in the defensive zone. Wyatt Johnson picked up an errant pass and fed Rhyse Dieno, who beat Skapski low below the glove.

Philp restored the two-goal lead on the man-advantage, dragging the puck from behind the goal line at the side of the net and stuffing it in while Pouliot was out of position.

There was a scary moment near the end of the game when Cody Thiel collided with teammate Brooks Maxwell

and dropped down to the ice. Kootenay trainer Cory Cameron joined his Red Deer counterpart, and the two were able to get the Rebels defenceman back on his feet and into the dressing room.

Red Deer poured on the pressure after that, with only a few minutes remaining and in need of a pair of goals. Despite some good pressure in Kootenay’s zone, a blocked shot ricochet the puck past the blue line, and Hubic skated the puck up the ice and fired it into a gaping net for his goal.

In addition to the empty netter, Hubic also had the hit of the game when he demolished Devan Fafard in an open-ice hit in the middle frame.

Kootenay is five points behind the Wheat Kings in the Eastern Conference, with two games in hand against the Wheaties and Regina Pats—their closest opponents in the standings.

Kootenay will get one day of rest before hosting Adam Lowry and the Swift Current Broncos on Friday night at Western Financial Place.

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NHL players anxious for settlement Eagles hope coaching candidates place them atop their lists as labour negotiations intensify Rob Maaddi Associated Press

Bill Beacon Canadian Press

CANDIAC, Que. The talks have heated up and a deal could soon be at hand, but NHL players are trying not to let their hopes get too high that a collective bargaining agreement will get signed and a partial season will be saved.

A group of eight NHL players skating at a suburban arena Wednesday were glad that their Players’ Association and the league have been talking over the last few days in New York. But they caution that the NHLPA thought a deal was close only a month ago, only to see commissioner Gary Bettman withdraw his offer.

“Yes, we’re excited, but I hope it’s not like last time when we were all excited and then the next thing you know, it’s off the table,” said forward Steve Begin. “But you have to stay positive.

“Every time they were talking I thought they’d get something done, but now I think it’s time. They’ve got 10 more days. I think they’ll get something done.”

Begin has not played since he was cut from the Vancouver Canucks’ camp before the 201112 season. He does not

have a contract, but is awaiting the chance to crack the Calgary Flames’ roster during what may be a short training camp.

The league wants a deal done by Jan. 11 so that a 48-game schedule can start on Jan. 19. The threat of losing an entire season, as happened in 2004-05, looks to have lit a fire under the negotiations.

“I’ve got excited before and I’m not going to get excited until a deal is signed,” cautioned Montreal Canadiens captain Brian Gionta.

“We’re looking forward because it’s getting late,” said Canucks forward Alex Burrows.

“We’re in the new year now, so we have to make sure they keep talking and find a way to grind it out and agree on a few things.”

Gionta was joined by teammates Josh Gorges, Travis Moen and Francis Boullion, along with Begin, Burrows, Vancouver forward Maxim Lapierre and Washington Capitals defenceman Roman Hamrlik for 90 minutes of drills to stay in shape in case the lockout ends. New York Rangers prospect Nick Tremblay also skated.

Similar groups have been doing the same in arenas across North

America since the lockout started in mid-September, as players wait for word on whether games will resume.

Gionta said skating and doing gym work without the thrill of playing in games can get monotonous, but “it’s no different from (skating) in the summer. It’s just a mental grind.”

“It’s more frustrating than anything,” added Moen. “But let’s keep our fingers crossed that we get something done and get back to playing.”

“I’ve got excited before and I’m not going to get excited again until a deal is signed.”

Brian Gionta The 38-year-old Hamrlik, locked out for the third time in his career, has been cast as the villain by some for questioning why NHLPA boss Donald Fehr didn’t begin negotiations earlier so that the season could be saved.

That drew some angry reactions from some players who felt he betrayed the union, although others said he is free to say what he thinks.

Hamrlik said he just

wants to play hockey again.

“It’s really frustrating,” he said. “I’m probably one of the most frustrated guys now.

“It’s just eating you alive. You want to be out there. You want to play the game. The older guys don’t have too much time left. I think there’s only 14 guys in the same situation I’m in. We want to play, to enjoy the game and win the Cup. In 2004, there were older guys that missed a season and they never played again.”

Hamrlik said he supports the NHLPA and is confident Fehr will get a deal done, but hasn’t backed off his comments, which included that earlier league offers should have been put to a vote.

“I talked to some guys and some disagree and some agree, but they don’t necessarily want to go to you guys (reporters) and say the truth or say what they think,” he said. “I earned the right to say what I think.

“But it’s not about me or what anyone said.

It’s about compromise and making a fair deal on both sides, bringing the fans back and having fun playing the game.”

PHIL ADELPHIA— Playing for the Philadelphia Eagles was more appealing over the past decade than coaching them might be now.

With seven teams looking for a new coach, the Eagles might end up having to compete for a guy who will get multiple offers. Owner Jeffrey Lurie made quite a sales pitch after firing Andy Reid. He highlighted everything from the fans

down to his hands-off approach.

“I’m very confident that this is the most attractive place for a head coach to work in the National Football League,” Lurie said. “We have an incredible fan base. This one’s amazing. They want what we want and that’s an obsession not just to be good, but to be great and that’s big.”

There’s no denying the Eagles have passionate fans who aren’t afraid to express their opinion.

They’ll boo vociferously whenever they feel a player isn’t giving his best effort and when the team plays poorly. They’ll also demand the coach gets fired if he’s not getting the job done. In Reid’s case, they wanted him gone because he couldn’t win a Super Bowl.

Whether that appeals to the current crop of notables out there - Oregon’s Chip Kelly and Penn State’s Bill O’Brien among them - remains to be seen.

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TORONTO - It was only 23 days ago that the Toronto Raptors hit what the team called the low point in its season - a humiliating 18point loss to the Portland Trail Blazers that ended a winless road trip and prompted the suggestion that jobs were in jeopardy.

The Raptors turned the tables on the Blazers on Wednesday in a dazzling display of just how far the squad has come.

Rookie Terrence Ross poured in a career-high 26 points against his hometown team - including a buzzer-beating three-pointer to end the first half - to lead the Raptors 102-79 over Portland, the eighth victory in nine games for Toronto.

“Two star players (Andrea Bargnani and Kyle Lowry) getting hurt. Everybody looking at each other crossways. The whole organization. Everybody talking about firings.

That was a crossroads for us,” Raptors coach Dwane Casey said of Toronto’s Dec. 10 loss in Portland.

“Our guys looked in the mirror, we all did,and decided ‘Hey, we can’t continue this way.’ We started playing

the game the right way, started sharing the basketball, starting more focus on the defensive end.”

Wednesday’s game was also the opener of a six-game homestand for the Raptors (12-20), a team that was hammered by a particularly unkind early-season schedule.

DeMar DeRozan added 24 points for Toronto, while Ed Davis had 19, Amir Johnson added 17 and point

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guards Jose Calderon and Lowry finished with 13 and nine assists respectively. And zero points between them.

“I don’t know what kind of record that is, but not too many times you’re going to win with your two point guards getting zero points,” Casey said.

“We were just making the easy plays,” Calderon added. “Today it was all the guys making those plays, and I’m cool with that.”

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Son of LA Clippers owner found dead Associated Press

MALIBU, Calif. The son of Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling has been found dead of a possible drug overdose in Malibu.

Los Angeles County coroner’s Lt. Larry Dietz says 32-year-old

Scott Ashley Sterling was found dead shortly after 11:30 p.m. Tuesday at a home on Pacific Coast Highway.

A county Sheriff ’s Department statement confirms that Sterling is the son of the Clippers owner.

Dietz says the death

appears to be accidental and it’s being investigated as a possible drug overdose. An autopsy will determine the exact cause of death.

Messages left for Sterling and a Clippers representative weren’t immediately returned.

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The nickel is nearing the tipping point With one-cent coin to retire early next month, is the five-cent coin the next to go?

Dean Beeby Canadian Press

OTTAWA — As the penny is set to begin retirement next month, there are already calls to put the nickel out to pasture as well.

The Royal Canadian Mint starts collecting one-cent coins on Feb. 4 for melting and recycling of the metal content, with some six billion pennies expected to be surrendered by Canadians over the next six years.

Finance Minister Jim Flaherty announced the surprise demise in last year’s budget, saying the penny had become a nuisance.

And a former Bank of Canada economist says the nickel is also becoming obsolete, and should be next in line for retirement.

“We see less and less people now ... digging in their wallets for nickels,’’ Jean-Pierre Aubry said in an interview.

A retired 30-year veteran of the Bank of Canada, Aubry has been a leading proponent of withdrawing the one-cent piece from circulation.

In papers and presentations for Desjardins Group over the last few years, Aubry used economic models to show that the penny should actually have been killed in about 1982.

That was a tipping point, as more Canadians hoarded the coins and the Royal Canadian Mint was pressed to churn out billions more to keep retailers stocked, costing the government up to $11 million annually.

The last pennies minted on May 4 in Winnipeg were costing about 1.6 cents each to manufacture.

Aubry also estimates retailers, banks and consumers have absorbed about $140 million in handling costs each year, creating an unnecessary drag on the economy. Where will the humble beaver find a Even though Finance Canada home, once the nickel is abolished? faces a one-time net cost of $38 million to retire the penny, the long-term savings to government lets to prod Canadians into circuand to the economy will be sub- lating coins now stuck in jars and drawers. Most of these recycled stantial.

Aubry argues the nickel will coins are pennies, but many are soon hit the same tipping point the nickels.

A spokesman for vending-mapenny did in 1982, as Canadians hoard them in greater numbers, chine operators told a Senate comforcing the mint to distribute up to mittee in 2010 that Canada should 350 million each year to meet retail just dump the little-used nickel.

“As far as our industry is condemand.

“It’s a sign that the coin is not cerned, eliminating the penny is a good step and a smart business well used,’’ he said.

The Royal Canadian Mint has decision,’’ said Kim Lockie, teamed in recent years with Coin- then-president of the Canadian Austar Inc. to place automated tomatic Merchandising Associacoin-sorting and counting kiosks in tion.

“We suggest the nickel go at the grocery stores and other retail out-

same time. If there is a little bit of a problem, we get it all over with at once.’’

A spokesman for Finance Canada, David Barnabe, said Wednesday the government has no plans to eliminate the five-cent coin.

New Zealand successfully eliminated its five-cent piece in 2006, after dumping its one- and two-cent coins. And since at least 2009, the Australian government has been considering whether to follow suit by killing its own fivecent coin, millions of which have actually been manufactured by the Royal Canadian Mint for a profit.

Aubrey, now with the Quebec-based Cirano inter-university research centre, says eliminating Canada’s nickel could be part of a larger strategy to retool the currency.

That would include creating a new coin to replace the five-dollar bill; adding a 20-cent coin; eliminating the quarter; perhaps creating a $200 bill; and reducing all coin sizes significantly to ease the burden on pockets.

But first, he says, Canadians must be convinced that the disappearance of the penny will have no effect on inflation, as repeatedly

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2013 City of Cranbrook Garbage Pickup Schedule Available Now! Pick up yours at City Hall or download from our website.

Don’t forget each household is allowed a maximum of three (3) garbage receptacles, including prefabricated receptacles and plastic bags, per weekly pickup.

BC TRANSIT - TRANSIT FUTURE BC Transit, in partnership with the City of Cranbrook, is undertaking a Transit Service Review. This service review will analyze how transit service meets current and future community needs and will ultimately make recommendations on opportunities to make transit as attractive and cost-effective as possible.

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Thursday, January 3, 2013 INCREASE TO MONTHLY UTILITY RATES The City of Cranbrook announces that effective January 1, 2013, the monthly utility rates increased as follows:

Residential Utility Water Sewer Solid Waste: - Collection - Landfill Fees Total:

Increase $1.00 $0.00

New Monthly Rate $19.00 $17.00

$0.00 $0.00 $1.00

$7.50 $12.00 $55.50

Water rates for non-residential users, including users with metered accounts, have increased proportionately.

2013 WATER, SEWER AND SOLID WASTE UTILITY ACCOUNTS A discount of 5% will be granted on all 2013 Utility Accounts paid for the year and received at City Hall on or before February 28, 2013.

BROWN BAG LUNCH MOVES TO WEDNESDAYS Effective January 1, 2013, the Brown Bag Lunch has moved to Wednesday. Due to the rebroadcast of Cranbrook City Council meetings on SHAW Cable on Tuesday evenings, many residents did not have an opportunity to see the Council meeting prior to the Brown Bag lunch, held following the second Council meeting of each month – held from 12:00pm to 1:00pm in Council Chambers at City Hall. The Brown Bag Lunch is intended to allow residents to ask questions of Mayor and Council, in a less formal setting than a regular Council meeting. Topics for discussion will be raised by the public in attendance. Please join us.

demonstrated in other countries that have ditched their lowest-value coinage.

The Finance Department has offered guidelines for rounding off cash prices to the nearest nickel, but will neither set rules nor police retailers. Electronic payments, such as those on credit cards, will not be rounded.

The penny remains legal tender indefinitely, though will gradually disappear from cash-register tills over the next few years. About 35 billion have been minted since 1908.

Some businesses may decline to accept pennies next month, as there is no federal requirement they do so. Some financial institutions may also require that redeemed coins be rolled.

Canada will eventually become a cashless society, Aubry said, but not any time soon.

“Physical money will be around for a long time ... another 50 years, probably,’’ he said. “Cash is anonymous, and that’s a property a lot of people do like.’’

Later this year, the Bank of Canada will introduce a new $5 bill as part of a series of polymer bank notes that are harder to counterfeit and last longer.

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NEWS Patti Page, who sold 100 million records, dies at 85 C h r i s Ta l b ott Associated Press

NASHVILLE — Patti Page, the “Singing Rage’’ who stumbled across “Tennessee Waltz’’ and made it one of the bestselling recordings ever, has died.

She was 85.

Page died on New Year’s Day in Encinitas, Calif., according to publicist Schatzi Hageman.

Page was the top-selling female singer of the 1950s with more than 100 million records sold. Her most enduring songs remain “Tennessee Waltz,’’ one of two songs the state of Tennessee has officially adopted, and “(How Much Is That) Doggie in the Window.’’

“I was a kid from Oklahoma who never wanted to be a singer, but was told I could sing,’’ she said in a 1999 interview. “And things snowballed.’’

She created a distinctive sound for the music industry in 1947 by overdubbing her own voice when she didn’t have enough money to hire backup singers for the single, “Confess.’’ She went on to score sell 15 gold records and three gold albums with 24 songs in the top 10, including four that reached No. 1.

Page was born Nov. 8, 1927, as Clara Ann Fowler in Claremore, Okla. The family of three boys and eight girls moved a few years later to nearby Tulsa.

She got her stage name working at radio station KTUL, which had a 15-minute program sponsored by Page Milk Co. The regular Patti Page singer left and was replaced by Page, who took the name with her on the road to stardom.

Page was discovered

by Jack Rael, a band leader who was making a stop in Tulsa in 1946 when he heard Page sing on the radio. Rael called KTUL asking where the broadcast originated. When told Page was a local singer, he quickly arranged an interview and abandoned his career to be Page’s manager.

A year later she signed a contract with Mercury Records and began appearing in major nightclubs in the Chicago area.

Her first major hit

was “With My Eyes Wide Open I’m Dreaming,’’ but she got noticed a few years earlier in 1947 with “Confess.’’

“Confess’’ was enough of a hit that Rael convinced Mercury to let Page try full four-part harmony by overdubbing. The result was “With My Eyes Wide Open I’m Dreaming.’’ The label read, “Vocals by Patti Page, Patti Page, Patti Page and Patti Page.’’

“Tennessee Waltz,’’ her biggest selling record, was a fluke.

Because Christmas was approaching, Mercury Records wanted Page to record “Boogie Woogie Santa Claus’’ in 1950.

Page and Rael got hold of “Tennessee Waltz,’’ convinced that a pop artist could make a smash hit out of it. Mer-

Bing Crosby at the time.

She went on to record such hits as “Doggie in the Window,’’ ‘’Mockin’ Bird Hill,” ‘’Hush, Hush, Sweet Charlotte,” and ‘’Allegh-

eny Moon.” She teamed with George Jones on ‘’You Never Looked That Good When You Were Mine.”

In films Page costarred with Burt Lan-

caster in “Elmer Gantry,’’ and she appeared in “Dondi’’ with David Janssen and in “Boy’s Night Out’’ with James Garner and Kim Novack.

City of Kimberley PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF INTENTION TO CLOSE A PORTION OF ROAD AND SELL CITY LANDS Patti Page: 1927-2012 cury agreed to put it on the B-side of the Christmas song.

“Tennessee Waltz’’ became the first pop tune that crossed over into a big country hit.

The waltz was on the charts for 30 weeks, 12 of them in the top 10, and eventually sold more than 10 million copies, behind only “White Christmas’’ by

City Council of the City of Kimberley hereby gives notice, pursuant to Section 40 and 94 of the Community Charter, of its intention to adopt Highway Closure and Dedication Removal Bylaw No. 2459, 2012 to permanently close to traffic that 195.2 square metre portion of St. Mary’s Avenue shown shaded on the map below, situated adjacent to 400 Ross Street (legally described as Lots 1 and 2, District Lot 1358, Kootenay District, Plan 16254) in the City of Kimberley, and as shown on reference plan EPP25565 certified by R. Macdonald, British Columbia Land Surveyor.

INCREASE IN MONTHLY UTILITY RATES The City of Cranbrook announces that effective January 1, 2013, the monthly utility rates will increase as follows: Residential Utility

Increase

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$1.00

$19.00

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Total

Water rates for non-residential users, including users with metered accounts, have increased proportionately.

2013 WATER, SEWER AND SOLID WASTE UTILITY ACCOUNTS A discount of 5% will be granted on all 2013 Utility Accounts paid for the year and received at City Hall on or before February 28, 2013.

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The bi-monthly payments are made through your bank by pre-authorized debits on the 1st day of every 2nd month commencing February 1, 2013.

Application forms are available at the City Hall Finance Department. For further information on this plan, call City Hall at (250) 426-4211.

There will be an opportunity for persons who consider they are affected by the bylaw to make representations to Council with respect to the proposed road closure at the Public Hearing/ Opportunity to Make Representations, scheduled for Monday, January 14, 2013 at 6:45 p.m., in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 340 Spokane Street.

Written submissions can be submitted to the Chief Corporate Administration Officer until the close of the Public Hearing/ Opportunity to Make Representations. All persons who prefer to have their submissions available to Council members in advance as part of the meeting agenda package must deliver their submission to the office of the Chief Corporate Administration Officer by 12:00 noon on Thursday, January 10, 2013.

City Council of the City of Kimberley further gives notice, pursuant to Sections 26 & 94 of the Community Charter, of the sale of that 195.2 square metre portion of St. Mary’s Avenue described above, subject to approval of Bylaw No. 2459, 2012, to Sullivan Pub (1998) Ltd. for the purpose of consolidation with the adjacent property at 400 Ross Street (legally described as Lots 1 and 2, District Lot 1358, Kootenay District, Plan 16254) owned by the purchaser and for the sum of $25,000 plus expenses and taxes.

A copy of Bylaw No. 2459, 2012 and reference plan EPP25565 may be inspected at the Planning Services office, City Hall, 340 Spokane Street, during business hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. from Monday to Friday daily, except holidays. For more information, please check www.kimberley.ca or contact Planning Services at (250) 427-5311.

Dated this 19th day of December, 2012

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CANCER (June 21-July 22) Make an effort to reach out to ARIES (March 21-April 19) someone who might need your You have a lot to accomplish. attention. A boss or older family Many of you will be dealing member continues to act erratwith backed-up email and other ically, as he or she often throws requests. A delayed message or you a curveball. You can only package will surprise you. News duck so many times. Consider and/or information might draw a alternatives. Tonight: Straighten strong reaction because of a vital out a misunderstanding. fact that is left out. Tonight: Say LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) “yes” to an offer.

You could be feeling drained and TAURUS (April 20-May 20) at your wits’ end. You might not Your ingenuity helps prevent be sure what to do with a loved what could be a problem. While one who seems to be acting as others scramble to put a situa- if there is no tomorrow. A onetion together, you’ll figure out on-one discussion could reveal a new solution or procedure. an unusual or surprising outlook.

Excitement surrounds you. Be Allow more give-and-take. Tocareful not to miss an important night: In the whirlwind of living. fact or step. Tonight: Off to the VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) gym or squeeze in a walk.

A family member makes it clear GEMINI (May 21-June 20) that he or she wants your time.

Leaving your cocoon could take You can handle this request, but a major effort, but you will have it might involve a postponement some help. A meeting or forth- of plans. The unexpected keeps coming news could jolt you into tossing your day into chaos. Do action. Something you hear sim- not overspend; instead, opt for ply does not sound right. You’ll a shortcut. Tonight: Deal with a revitalize and feel much more financial matter. like yourself. Tonight: Lighten up LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

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Stand back and say little right now, as much is going on behind the scenes. You might want to observe rather than act. You’ll learn much more about the people around you as a result.

Tonight: Once more, a close associate’s actions stop you in your tracks.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Don’t just think about what you want -- take action toward that result. No one else can read your mind or do this for you. You might be surprised at how news could toss what seemed to be a well-organized plan into chaos.

Tonight: Consider getting some extra R and R. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Consider taking a different approach when dealing with someone you believe to be rather shifty yet important to your life.

Your sense of humor will help you handle the situation. Do not let anyone interfere with your plans. Tonight: Finally, some easy time with friends.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) You might be open to change, if you could just understand the

reason for it. Should you feel as if you are being manipulated, you are making too much of the situation. The unexpected remains a theme. Keep that in mind in your dealings. Tonight: Burn the midnight oil.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Be forthright in your dealings.

You might not know which way to go with someone’s request. It might not make a difference, either. This person is so driven that your mere presence could be an obstacle right now. Get out of the way. Tonight: Follow the music.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Defer to others, but make sure that you are not being held responsible for their choices. You might not be as sure of yourself as you would like to be. A trusted partner whispers in your ear, and you finally will get the full story.

Tonight: Have dinner, and chat with friends and loved ones.

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My “uncles” have never accepted that their parents are my parents. They never refer to me as their sister and frequently refer to my parents as my grandparents. Most of these things I ignore, but there is one thing I cannot. My parents are in their early 60s, and the subject of their death comes up often. Their sons have decided that when our parents die, I have no say in anything.

Annie, these are the only parents I’ve ever had. I am legally adopted, so I have a legal right as well as a given right. How do I calmly explain that they are my parents, too?

-- Their Child Dear Their Child: You are not going to make your uncles treat you like a sibling.

They see you as their brother’s child. And although your parents are not that old, it is never too soon to prepare a will and other necessary legal documents. Your parents’ wishes and the distribution of their assets are things they get to decide, and they should discuss it with a lawyer. They should also have a family meeting and make sure that ALL of their children are aware of how they want this to be handled.

Dear Annie: I recently attended a cocktail party at the home of a former colleague from our deaf program. The speaker was a campaign worker for one of the presidential candidates. The party hostess made arrangements in advance for a sign language interpreter.

When the speaker was done with his presentation, I waited for my turn to talk to him.

As I got clearance, I was interrupted by three hearing female guests who showed no respect for a deaf guest while the conversation took place. I managed to maintain a professional attitude by containing my emotions, but their rudeness took me by surprise. The speaker was fully aware of this, and his facial expression hinted to me that he was not pleased by this episode.

If I were to attend another such event and get the same treatment, what should I do? -Deaf Professor Dear Deaf: This type of situation can occur whether a guest is deaf or not. People interrupt, block you from the conversation and behave rudely. An alert host would have interceded, and the speaker should have made every effort to be more inclusive. He allowed these women to hijack the conversation. You also could have enlisted the assistance of the interpreter. If you feel you were treated poorly solely because of your deafness, please discuss this with your host at the next such event.

Dear Annie: The letter from “Heartbroken Mother,” whose 36-year-old son is a drug addict, hit home. That son could’ve been me.

I’m glad you told her to take care of herself first. I would also like to mention that The Salvation Army offers a free, six-month-minimum in-patient adult rehabilitation program. It’s a tough, spiritually based 12-step program that includes a full day of hard work and counseling.

I have seen so many people who are hopeless and helpless renewed to strong, contributing members of the community.

When one shows up for intake, they have to test clean for drugs and alcohol. Maybe her son is not ready, but there may be thousands more who are reading this column. It is challenging but literally lifesaving. The rewards for those who take the walk and for the families who take it with them bring me to tears every time I witness the change and hope that come. -- Doug Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please email your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. To find out more about Annie’s Mailbox and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com.

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Its that time again, I still feel the pain.

Looking at your beautiful picture up there helps prevent the tears.

I miss you.

With my love, Ron.

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Canada offers gun merchants new market in Columbia Mike Bl anchfield Canadian Press

OTTAWA — Just one day before last month’s elementary school massacre in Newtown, Conn., Canada offered its gun merchants ``new market opportunities’’ to export banned assault weapons to Colombia, one of the world’s most violent countries.

Canada quietly eased its ban on the export of assault-style weapons to Colombia after Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird recommended an order amending the Automatic Firearms Country Control List (AFCCL).

That opened the door for Canadian gun merchants to sell fully automatic weapons with high-capacity magazines — banned in Canada — to Colombia. ``Colombia’s addition to the AFCCL opens new market opportunities by providing residents of Canada with the opportunity to explore and compete for contracts in Colombia for items controlled under the AFCCL,’’ says a government notice, posted Tuesday.

The amended order places restrictions on the permits required for the weapons exports, including a case-by-case review by Ottawa.

The notice says that Canadian weapons exporters will face ``very strict controls’’ under the Export and Import Permits Act before they will

be allowed to export ``prohibited weapons and prohibited devices (as defined in the Criminal Code of Canada), examples of which include fully automatic firearms, electric stun guns and large-capacity magazines.’’

The change went into effect on Dec. 13, one day before a gunman walked into Sandy Hook Elementary School and killed 20 first-graders and six school employees, sparking fresh debate about gun control in the United States.

Canada recently completed a controversial free trade deal with Colombia, which has been plagued by a half century-long guerilla insurgency, serious human rights abuses and its emergence as a world leading cocaine producer.

Colombia is gradually overcoming its violent legacy, becoming relatively more peaceful, while developing one of the fastest growing economies in the Americas.

The federal government’s pursuit of a free trade deal with Colombia was opposed by rights groups, but the deal was ultimately approved in 2011.

Now, Colombia has been added to a list that includes Canada’s 27 NATO allies, along with Australia, Finland, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, Sweden and Botswana, where prohibited firearms manufactured in this country may be sold.

JOHN BAIRD ``The amendment to the AFCCL will formally add Colombia to the list of countries that the Governor in Council deems appropriate to export prohibited firearms, prohibited weapons and prohibited devices and to which the Minister of Foreign Affairs may issue an export permit for such items,’’ the notice says. ``The inclusion of Colombia on the AFCCL does not guarantee that a permit will be issued for the export of these items and all applications will remain subject to the Government of Canada’s case-by-case review process.’’

In October, Foreign Affairs, along

with the Defence and Justice departments, conducted a public consultation over the Internet on the possibility of adding Colombia to the list.

There were three responses.

One favoured the addition of Colombia, while two were opposed.

The two objectors ``cited concerns relating to the long-time armed conflict and human rights issues within Colombia as the reasons for their objection,’’ says Tuesday’s notice.

Foreign Affairs dismissed the objections after conducting analysis. ``This consultation process included a review of multiple issues, including a review of potential human rights and existing conflicts issues,’’ says the notice. ``As stated previously, the addition of a country to the AFCCL does not guarantee that an export permit will be issued. All applications are reviewed on a case-by-case basis, including a review of any human right concerns.’’

Canadian arms manufacturers will now be able to submit applications to export the banned weapons to Colombia.

The government notice says the amendment is ``consistent with the aim of the AFCCL to promote transparency in the export and transfer of prohibited firearms, prohibited weapons and prohibited devices by making public that Canada will now

consider export permit applications for the export of those items to Colombia.’’

Colombia has endured half a century of violence, pitting its U.S.backed government forces against a leftist guerilla insurgency led by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC).

Despite its impressive economic growth, Colombia continues to suffer from serious human rights violations. For example, more union leaders are killed in Colombia than anywhere else.

The Colombian justice system is clogged with more than 1,700 cases involving extra-judicial executions that have claimed the lives of 3,000 people, most from the last decade.

In late November, the Conservative government repealed Canadian gun show regulations, a move that Ontario’s chief firearms officer has said could bring American-style gun-show problems to Canada.

The regulations would have required the sponsor of a gun show to notify local police and the chief firearms officer of the province before an event, and to ensure the security and safety of the location and the firearms.

The changes killed a set of rules that were introduced by the Liberals in 1998, but never came into force after years of consultations and deferrals.

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