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Music helps stir up memories Therapy and songs revitalize seniors’ ability to communicate BY SHERI REGNIER Times Staff

Remember when Gene Autry honkytonked or Judy Garland crooned over the air waves? Many Poplar Ridge residents lived through those years and with gentle encouragement from Karen Yamazaki, are able to share the songs along with memories of a golden past. Yamazaki is a music therapist and for five years has brought the extended care seniors together in weekly gatherings of sing-alongs, percussion sessions, and in some cases, one-on-one sharing of melodies. “Music itself is communication about emotion,” said Yamazaki. “For people who have difficulty speaking or dementia, when I play a song they’ll recognize it and start singing the chorus. “Quite often a few songs seem to oil things and they are better able to express thoughts and ideas.” As an accredited music therapist, Yamazaki uses the creative process inherent in musical participa-

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Karen Yamazaki has been sharing stories and memories through the power of song since 2008 with the residents of Poplar Ridge Pavilion. Yamazaki is a music therapist and uses her craft to evoke memories and improve overall wellbeing of the seniors. tion to assist the seniors, many stricken with dementia and neurological disorders, to improve their mental, social, and emotional well-being. Yamazaki recalled a gentleman who lives in the Pavilion and carries only a single word into conversations related to challenges with mechanics of speech, including an

inability to move his lips and lack of supportive breath. “But I can play ‘There is a tavern in this town,’ and the fellow is singing without effort,” she said. “It is amazing because he is fluent for the entire verse whereas regular speech for him is just one word.” Yamazaki’s twice a week afternoon ses-

sions are sometimes taken into the resident’s room if the person is unable to join the group, and strumming songs on the guitar specifically selected for the senior provides intimate comfort for sharing of stories. “The most important thing is the music has to be something you like for the best effect,” said Yamazaki.

“If I can identify a type of music or singer, quite a few enjoy old county western, I will share the songs in their room.” She has heard many stories about decadesold memories such as a country song called “Golden Saddles,” reminding a senior of dancing to her father’s fiddle during hard times growing up in the prairies, or classical Beethoven symphonies stirring up another’s memory of attending concerts in England with her mother. “One of the beauties of music therapy is that it can bring all of the residents together regardless of their level of dementia. And it’s fun for me to see them singing or tapping their foot.” Research indicates that music therapy can improve physical comfort, lift the spirits and improve responses from those in late stages of dementia, although why this happens remains unanswered. “They haven’t figured out why it is working,” she said. “But seeing how these folks really focus in a music session and how they are alive and really bright is just wonderful to see.”

Fruitvale senior seeks change to bus route BY SHERI REGNIER Times Staff

A 20-minute trip to visit family and long-time friends in Salmo has turned into a four-hour excursion for Fruitvale’s Bob Brown. The 77-year-old, known in the community as Brownie, recently lost his driver’s licence.

So when he chose to make the jaunt to Salmo by bus, the Beaver Valley Manor resident was met with a circuitous journey through Trail, Castlegar, Playmor Junction and Nelson, before BC Transit’s wheels ever hit the village’s turf. “I have been introduced to a new way of life,” he said.

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“After 61 years my doctor sent a letter to the Motor Vehicle Branch,” explained Brown. “With my present eyesight I could not drive safely and was thus introduced to the new upgraded transit system.” Historically, there has never been a bus route available on the 26-kilometre stretch of highway between

Fruitvale and Salmo, and calling a cab would be a wallet-busting $75 one-way ride. The shortest distance between all six communities is 132 km but allowing for additional diversions through the route’s drop-off points, the distance grows meaning further delays and time added See LACK, Page 3

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Community responds to call to help Filipino families BY SHERI REGNIER Times Staff

A fundraiser to help survivors in the Philippines after a devastating typhoon hit the island country last month, has left Siony Thompson humbled and a little teary. Thompson, a retired nurse from Genelle, organized the event on behalf of the West Kootenay Filipino Canadian Society and was overwhelmed with the turnout that brought in $3,300 Sunday afternoon. “I am so overwhelmed and happy with all the support “I am so I feel like crying,” she said. overwhelmed “The weather and happy with did not stop anyall the support I one from coming and the hall feel like crying.” was full with SIONY THOMPSON so many people who stayed right to the end.” Thompson said the money will be divvied up between seven families in the affected areas who have relatives in Greater Trail and Christina Lake. “We have the means to get the money to the affected people right away,” she explained. “We have the families’ addresses and will be sending the money directly by electronic transfer,” said Thompson. “All we have to do is phone them and within minutes they will have the money.” According to the latest reports, the Philippine government estimates that nationwide, the death toll from Typhoon Haiyan, which hit the region on Nov. 8, stands at 3,982 with 1,602 still missing and more than 200,000 homes destroyed, with over one million people displaced. “I’ve seen people who live in the affected areas on the TV,” said Thompson. “All they have is a bag of rice and a few cans of sardines for their families to survive,” she continued. “The money we raised will help to feed the families we know and maybe they can start rebuilding their homes.” Another fundraiser is planned for this weekend at a local eatery. Carole Dasti, owner of Huckleberry’s Cafe on Old Waneta Road is hosting a silent auction in the restaurant on Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. For information call 368-3346 or 6931576. See photos on Page 2

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Sunday’s fundraiser to help victims of the typhoon that struck the Philippines last month drew an outpouring of support at the Genelle Hall. From top left and clockwise; a wide array of baked goods were donated; musician Ray Bouliane served up sweet sounds to supporters; Liz Liblong, Bella Tilberg and Theresa Staecey admired the many donated prizes up for grabs. See story Page 1

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has enough to open in any seat. He has twelve points. In first or second seat, North opens one club. In third seat, it is highly likely a lead direct bid will be useful. Therefore, North opens one heart, a four-card major. North expects

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Lack of ridership limits bus routes FROM PAGE 1 to Brownie’s destination. The current Kootenay Connector line runs two days, Tuesday and Thursday, on the final leg between Nelson and Salmo, and the regional service is only available if travel arrangements are secured in advance. “There is only one trip in the morning and one in the afternoon on those days,” confirmed Meribeth Burton, BC Transit spokesperson. “This gentleman certainly raises an excellent point because by the time he gets there, he might only have time for a 15-minute visit before heading back out on the journey home.” In addition to Brownie’s visual impairment, is a complete loss of hearing that further renders the multiple transit connections a burden to the soft-spoken retired contractor. He contends that after living and driving the distance for decades, when abiding by the speed limit meant “see you in 16 or 17 minutes,” the lack of connectivity between the close-knit communities is perplexing. “I am not interested in a long trip with miles and miles of scenery,” he said. “We have one of the best roads in our area that is flat and reasonably straight and minutes away. But not even the Handy Dart will give rides from Fruitvale to

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Bob Brown displayed a BC Transit map that clearly outlines the gap in bus service between Fruitvale and Salmo (bottom of map).The two communities have never been linked by bus, which is something the Fruitvale man has brought to the attention of the West Kootenay Transit Committee, in hopes that a route will be added. Salmo.” Geographically there could be a better way to connect but the ridership now only supports the twice a week service, said Burton. “If we have an audience and a ridership that is interested we want to provide convenient service,” she said, adding, “It happens in

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every community. If you have ridership and they appeal to their elected officials then that is how coverage expands and grows.” One person taking Brownie’s lack of direct transport to heart is Ann Henderson, the three-term Mayor of Salmo. “We’ve known each

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After the first snowfall warning in the West Kootenay was issued Nov. 7, the rest of the month saw mainly clear skies, cold temperatures and unusually dry ground. The first snow of the season fell on the morning of Nov. 4, measuring

other a long time and I am going to submit Brownie’s letter of concern and have a talk with Randy Matheson (transit coordinator) at the regional district,” she confirmed after Nov. 26 council. “They’ve told me eventually there will be transit here,” said Henderson. “Hans

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Cunningham (Area G director) and I fought to get the additional Tuesday bus because people were being left behind,” she said. “Tonight (Monday) I signed a resolution to amalgamate the health connectors. Now we are asking, ‘Where’s our bus?’” There is some affirmative news coming out of BC Transit because Phase 2 of the West Kootenay Transit plan includes the possibility of a bus line between the neighbouring communities, although the initiative is a few years away. “The next phase is scheduled from 2016 to 2020, with a concept of rural connectivity which would include Salmo and Fruitvale,” said Burton. “It is part of the transit’s future plan.” In addition to improved rural connectivity the second phase is based on improving ridership on the highest travelled corridors and to connect outlying communities to neighbouring communities, with new services implemented in areas where commuting potential exists. “I cannot believe this enormous gap in service between Fruitvale and Salmo,” said Brownie. “The two communities have been closely associated for over a hundred years. And with Salmo building a senior’s complex, if you don’t drive, you will have to take up hitchhiking.”

from Nov. 15 to Nov. 19, rounding out the month’s total precipitation to 91 per cent of normal, measuring 84.6 millimetres compared to the usual 92.9 mm. And as the holiday season inches closer, a blast of Arctic air will bring in colder days, with highs of -5 C and overnight lows of -10 C, according to Chris

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School board approves savings plan, back to negotiations By Kirsten Hildebrand Nelson Star

Kootenay Lake School Board approved a savings plan after all and will now return to the table with its CUPE workers with hopes of finally hammering out a contract. At a special meeting held Monday night, the board took a second look at the savings plan rejected in October in protest of the provincial government not funding pay increases negotiated with CUPE employees. “This has been quite the process we’ve been going through,” said board chair Mel Joy. “We’ve been loud and clear in taking a stand… ‘No impact’ isn’t possible. Every decision we make in the savings plan will have an impact somewhere.” The board was the last hold out in the province and they expressed disappointment that other school districts didn’t stand up with them. The Ministry of Education required local school boards to submit a cost savings plan that wouldn’t impact core services. “I guess I had this romantic notion. I really thought other districts would come on board with us,” said trustee Rebecca Huscroft. “I really didn’t think we’d be the lone wolf out there.” Huscroft said the board was put in a Catch22 situation with any decision having a negative effect on students. Had the board not approved the savings plan, a strike would have likely occurred. With the savings plan approved, cuts will occur. The school board has a contingency of $500,000 and a surplus of $300,000 to pay for the first year of the pay increase. Past year one, they see a shortfall of about $600,000 in the 2014-15 school year. The board passed an amended version of the savings plan submitted by staff in October. Funds will be found through loss of CUPE jobs and cuts to services. In September, CUPE signed a Provincial Framework Agreement with the BC government providing a 3.5 per cent wage increase over two years for BC education workers. The board and their CUPE employees are back at the table next week but time is running out. They have until Dec. 20 to have any settlement ratified.

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Bill to empower MPs finds cross-party support

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party will be allowed a free vote on the legislation. He said his leader, Tom Mulcair, “wants a system that’s fair, where prime ministers actually don’t have the kinds of levers of power that have been abused under Stephen Harper and have been used in ways that frankly aren’t all that justified by previous prime ministers.” The parliamentarians who showed up at Chong’s morning news conference Tuesday also spoke volumes about the mood in Parliament and the potential suc-

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procedure. Chong said his bill is about restructuring the Canadian system. “I think the decades of changes over many, many years have created a system where we have imposed a presidential style of government over top of our Westminster parliamentary system,” Chong said. “That needs to rebalanced and that’s exactly what the Reform Act proposes to do.” The third part of the bill would give electoral district associations the power to approve electoral candidates. Nomination papers would no longer require a leader’s signature. These measures would theoretically embolden MPs to vote as they want in the Commons, without fear of being turfed from caucus by the leadership or of being dropped as the candidate in the next election. Segal said he is prepared to sponsor the bill in the Senate should it pass the Commons and he wants a free vote. “I think it would be in the interest of all three party leaders to facilitate a free vote on this issue, because frankly, if you hear the chatter from other caucuses as well as my own, there would be people in other caucuses who are frustrated with the level of top-down control which they have to face,” said Segal.

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PEOPLE OBITUARIES MUIRHEAD, MURIEL — We wish to announce with sadness the passing of Muriel Muirhead, age 99 at Peace Arch Hosp.,White Rock, surrounded by family. She was a long time resident of Castlegar and Penticton. Predeceased by her husband Sam. She is lovingly survived by her daughter Donna (Lorne), son Keith (Kathy), 5 grandchildren, eleven greatgrandchildren, and sisters Ruth & Roses and brother Bill. She will be dearly missed by all. A celebration of life to be announced next spring. *** PATTERSON, AUDREY VIVIAN — passed away on November 25, 2013 at the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital in Trail. She was born in New Westminster on November 26, 1928. Audrey was the youngest daughter of James and Jill Patterson. Audrey was pre-deceased by her brother James and is survived by her sister, Janice Taaffe, her nephews, James and Jeffrey, niece, Elizabeth, and Canadian cousins, Bruce and David Bodwell, and Leslie, James, Richard and Ronald Waldie. For many years, Audrey taught grade one at various schools in the Trail area. A respected and loved teacher, she gave many of Trail’s children a solid and grounded start to their education. She also spent three years in Europe teaching at the Canadian forces base in Marville, France. This became her base for exploring Western Europe. As a result of her European experience, Audrey became a passionate and thoughtful traveler. After she retired from teaching, Audrey continued to travel the world, free of vacation restrictions and loved experiencing different cultures and countries. What she loved most about her travels, however, was returning to her beloved Kootenays and resuming the rich and textured life she created for herself there. A celebration of Audrey’s life will be held at a later date. Jordan Wren of Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services™ has been entrusted with arrangements. You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence at the family’s online register at www.myalternatives.ca

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tunity to experience our unique learning environment and learn about trades you may know very little about,” says Dan Obradovic, Chair of Selkirk College’s School of Industry & Trades Training. “It’s also a chance to dispel myths you may have about the trades, rub shoulders with our students and get the real goods on what it’s like to be a student here.” A total of 10 trades’ career paths at Selkirk

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s far as most of Canada’s sportswriters are concerned, the Rogers Media deal to secure near exclusive Canadian rights to broadcast NHL hockey games is a sort of life-willnever-be-the-same-again cosmic shift. Hardly. Anyone surprised by the news hasn’t been paying attention to the enormous change in how we use media, and who provides it for us. The takeover of NHL broadcast rights by one of Canada’s three major media companies was inevitable. Bell and Rogers, in particular, have been more than providers of phone, cable, and Internet services for some time now. They also produce content: TV programming, radio programming, and magazines, among other media. They own all or parts of sports teams. They have money and the means to earn more, primarily

because they can integrate content production and content delivery, through smart phones, tablets, conventional TV, the Internet, and in ways that haven’t yet been invented. The 12-year 5.2 billion dollar contract begins in 2014, assuming official ratification by NHL owners, which is a certainty. “Sports content is a pillar for Rogers, and NHL hockey is the Holy Grail. Two years ago I said I wanted Sportsnet (Rogers’ sports channel) to be the No. 1 sports brand in Canada; today we’re positioned to do just that.” Rogers’ boss Nadir Mohamed said following the announcement. The NHL is all a twitter about the deal as well. “The multi-platform (potential) was part of the strategy we believed we needed to use moving forward to embrace, and respond, to digital technology and the way people are consuming entertainment, particularly sports,” NHL

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head Gary Bettman gushed in describing the agreement. Like or hate Bettman, and most Canadians reasonably fall into the second category, it’s smart to embrace new and emerging forms of content delivery, which offer options to advertisers in reaching target audiences. That doesn’t mean that the deal is risk-free. Rogers is investing a lot of money to have NHL hockey as its business development centrepiece, and it will certainly be packaging the NHL with cellphone, and

other services it offers, to engage its customers, while finding ways to charge them for it all. With the deal, Rogers’ Sportsnet channel becomes the new broadcast home of hockey. Its rival channel, Bell media owned TSN, will be affected in some ways. It has some smaller regional hockey contracts already in place, but it may also eventually partner with Sportsnet to provide some NHL broadcasts as the new deal unfolds. The CBC will continue to broadcast Saturday night games for the next four years, and some playoff games as well, but Rogers will be in charge of all aspects of hockey broadcast production, including choosing the on-air hosts. While it seems like a big loss for the CBC, working with private media partners is a good step for country’s private broadcaster, which simply isn’t able to pay $5.2 billion for hockey broadcast rights. CBC’s future

rests in doing what it does best – news and current affairs programming – as its core business, and working with other broadcasters to develop alternative types of shows including sports. With the complexity of the deal, and the range of its impact, it’s curious that the main question being asked is: what does the change in broadcast rights ownership from CBC to Rogers media mean to Don Cherry? No disrespect intended to the crusty former player and coach, but whether he remains part of a hockey broadcast team is profoundly inconsequential in comparison to the deal itself, and what it says about the media world we live in. Only a sports fan would see it otherwise. Troy Media Columnist Terry Field is an associate professor in the journalism major in the Bachelor of Communication program at Mount Royal University, in Calgary, Alberta.

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Ukraine and the European Union

kraine’s President gives in. Pro-democracy demViktor Yanukovych onstrators come out in the had much explain- streets, and peace, justice and ing to do at the sum- pro-Western policies triumph. mit meeting of the European Except this time, it’s not like Union in Vilnius, Lithuania that. last Thursday. After six years of The big Russian bully bit is negotiation on an EU-Ukraine still true. Moscow has already trade pact and political asso- seen three of its former possesciation agreement which was sions in Europe – Lithuania, finally due to be Latvia and Estonia signed at Vilnius, – join the European he had to explain Union. It sees the why he wasn’t future of the remaingoing to sign it ing six – Ukraine, after all. Belarus, Moldova, “The economGeorgia, Armenia ic situation in and Azerbaijan – as Ukraine is very a zero-sum game GWYNNE hard, and we have between Russia and big difficulties the EU, and it plays with Moscow,” hard ball. World Affairs says Yanukovych Of those six, in a private conAzerbaijan and versation with Germany’s Belarus are dictatorships that Chancellor Angela Merkel that have no desire or possibility was broadcast by Lithuanian of making a deal with the EU television. “I would like you to under their current rulers. The hear me. I was alone for three other four have been pursuand a half years (since his elec- ing trade and association deals tion in 2010) in very unequal (which might eventually lead to conditions with Russia...one to EU membership), and Moscow one.” has been trying hard to frightSo Ukraine is putting the en them out of it and instead deal on hold indefinitely – force them to join its “Eurasian and the EU promptly accused Union”, an embryonic customs Yanukovych of being gutless. union that bears a curious “If you blink in front of Russia, resemblance to the old Soviet you always end up in trouble,” Union . said the EU’s Commissioner After secret discussions with for Enlargement, Stefan Fule. Russia in September, Armenia “Yanukovych blinked too cancelled its association deal soon.” At least 10,000 outraged with the EU (which was due Ukrainians who had reached the to be initialled at Vilnius), and same conclusion came out on joined the Eurasian Union the streets of Kiev in protest on instead. It’s just too dependent the following day. on trade with Russia. It was starting to look Georgia initialled its deal like a rerun of the “Orange with the EU in Vilnius because Revolution” that had forced it had nothing to lose: since its Yanukovych out of power after war with Russia in 2008 it has he won a fraudulent election in no trade with its giant neigh2004, so early Saturday mor- bour anyway. ning the riot police attacked Moldova came under extreme the protesters and drove them pressure when Moscow stopped from the square. But on Sunday importing Moldovan wines, the the demonstrators were back on country’s most valuable export, Independence Square 100,000 but the Moldovans just sucked strong, and Yanukovych had to it up and initialled the EU deal issue a public apology for the anyway. The big issue, however, attack. was always Ukraine. We’ve been here before, Russia has been turning haven’t we? The big Russian the screws on Ukraine hard, bully threatens some ex-Soviet because with 45 million people country that is now looking and a serious industrial base it west, and the craven local ruler is the most important of the

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ex-Soviet states. Ukraine’s trade in 2012 was almost equally split between Russia and the EU, but over the past year RussianUkrainian trade has fallen by a quarter. “That’s a huge blow to our economy and we can’t ignore it,” Ukraine’s energy minister, Eduard Stavitsky, told the BBC. Stavitsky had asked repeatedly about getting compensation from the EU for the trade with Russia that Ukraine was losing as a punishment for its dalliance with “the West” – but “all we got were declarations that Ukraine would profit from a deal with the EU in the medium to long term.” Unfortunately, politicians have to live in the short term, and Yanukovych’s problem (and Ukraine’s) is that the country is divided down the middle. His supporters are mostly Russianspeakers who live in the heavily industrialised eastern half of the country – and those are the people who will really suffer if Russia cuts off its trade with Ukraine. Yanukovych would not have spent three and a half years negotiating a deal with the EU if he had no intention of ever going through with it. Why bother? He was trying to cut a deal that would satisfy the aspirations of pro-EU voters, especially in the nationalist, Ukrainian-speaking west of the country, without destroying the livelihood of his own supporters in the east. Either the EU didn’t understand his dilemma, or it didn’t care. It demanded that he choose between east and west, and made no offer to compensate Ukraine for its big shortterm losses if it signed a deal with the EU. So Yanukovych has put the whole thing on indefinite hold, but that doesn’t mean he’ll throw in his lot with the “Eurasian Union” instead. If he can ride out the demos that are currently rocking Kiev, then in the longer term he will probably make a cautious return to talks with the EU. Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.

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By Times Staff Trail native Logan Proulx is having a banner year with the Selkirk College Saints men’s hockey team as the Saints’ captain counted four helpers in a 10-1 drubbing of Eastern Washington University at the Castlegar Rec Complex Friday. It was the biggest output of the year for the former Trail Smoke Eater captain, who has counted a point in each of the team’s 13 games this year, making his scoring streak and 20 assists tops in the B.C. Intercollegiate Hockey League this season. Proulx currently sits in a tie for second place in overall league scoring with 26 points. The Saints scored early and often during a game where they out-shot their opponents by a margin of 55-13. Another former Smoke Eater, Darnell Dyck opened the scoring for Selkirk less than three minutes into the first period when he stole the puck from an EWU defender and beat Eagles starter Jason Greenwell with a quick wrist shot from the low slot. And the Saints piled on from there as Thomas Hardy, Cody Fidgett and Dylan Smith all scored to build a 4-0 lead by intermission. “Our starts at home have been very good all season and tonight may have been the best yet,” said Saints head coach Jeff Dubois in a release. “We set the tone with our speed and energy and took control of the game very early. All four

lines were rolling and were rewarded with goals, and we got some good offensive contributions from our blueline as well.” Connor McLaughlin and Fidgett extended the Saints’ lead to six midway through the second before Tyler Mort put Eastern on the board off an oddman rush. But Jackson Garrett replied minutes later to re-establish Selkirk’s six-goal lead. Hardy and Smith each notched their second goals of the night in the third period before Fidgett capped the scoring with the hat-trick and league-leading 18th goal late in the contest. “We weren’t pleased with our results in Victoria last weekend, but tonight was a very positive way to close out the first half of the season,” added Dubois. The Saints split a pair of road games with the last place University of Victoria Vikings the previous weekend, losing 5-4 in the first match, before eking out a 6-5 overtime win in the second game. The Saints now take an extended exam and holiday break through December and will return to the ice the week of Jan. 6. The team’s next game comes on Jan. 12 when North Dakota-based Williston State University visits Castlegar for an exhibition meeting. Selkirk’s regular season schedule resumes on Jan. 17 with a visit to Thompson Rivers University. Friday’s win coupled with a Simon Fraser University loss on Saturday assures the Saints of at least a share of first place heading into the break. The squad currently sits atop the BCIHL standings with a 10-30 record, two points ahead of Thompson Rivers University and four points ahead of SFU.

With a little rest this week, Boisvert is expecting a few of his key players back in time for the tournament. The Tier-2 Smokies are a young squad with seven first-year players and are coached by Darrell Boisvert with assistants Mike Boisvert and Ken Siddell. Last year’s tournament champion, the Penticton Vees, is again one of this year’s favourites as they lead OMAHA standings with a perfect 8-0 record. Trail faced the vaunted Vees in a pair of games in early October losing a close 3-2 match before falling 7-3 in the second game. In last year’s tournament, the Smoke Eaters suffered an agonizing 3-2 overtime loss in the semifinal against the previous season’s champion the West Kelowna Warriors. However, the Vees went on to shut out the Warriors 4-0 in the final to take the tournament title. Greater Trail will look to turn the tables this time around. The team has had tremendous success running their systems and limiting opposition goals of late, but Boisvert says that the team will need to capitalize on offensive opportunities, particularly on the power play. Jim Bailey photo “It’s what we’ll be workFrom front: Trail Bantam Smokies Ryan Piva, Brad Ross, and Braeden Cherrington get ready ing on in practice a lot this to hit Cominco ice Tuesday in preparation for the Greater Trail minor hockey Bantam Tier 2 week.” tournament at the Cominco and Beaver Valley Arenas this weekend. Round-robin games begin Beaver Valley Arenas from The Tier 2 Smoke Eaters Friday at the Cominco Arena this Friday to Sunday. play in the Okanagan at 2:15 p.m. with Trail’s first Eight teams will vie for Mainline Amateur Hockey match versus Vernon at 4:30 the Tier 2 tournament title Association (OMAHA) and p.m. at the Cominco Arena. including the host Greater currently sit in fifth spot Games start Saturday Trail Smoke Eaters, the with three wins and seven morning at 7:15 a.m. with Cranbrook Hornets, Lake losses. Trail playing Cranbrook at Bona Vista Breakers, and While the Smoke Eaters 11:45 a.m. and Bona Vista at Vernon Vipers in Pool A, compete hard in the league, 4:15 p.m. while Pool B will see the Boisvert is concerned about Semifinals go Sunday Nelson Leafs battle for the injury bug that has bit- morning at the B.V. Arena By Jim Bailey top spot with the Spokane ten a number of his players at 7:45 a.m. and Cominco Times Sports Editor Chiefs, Penticton Vees, and this season. Arena at 8 a.m. with the The Greater Trail Bantam Salmon Arm Silvertips in “That’s one thing with this pool winners emerging for Tier 2 Smoke Eaters look to round robin play. team, if we play well we can the final scheduled for 12:30 turn around an ailing start “We’re quite looking for- hang with or beat any team p.m. at the Cominco Arena. to the season with a healthy ward to it, should be fun to in this league, but it’s been a “Hopefully we can get victory at their own tourna- play some home games since struggle with not having our some fans out to support ment this weekend. we’ve been on the road for full team since tryouts,” said this team, because one thing The Greater Trail Minor the last month,” said assist- Boisvert. “We’ve been play- about it, they have that Trail Hockey Association is host- ant coach Mike Boisvert. ing short-handed all season, blue-collar mentality and ing its Tier 2 Bantam tour- “It’ll be nice to get some tons of injuries. I’ve never are a really hard-working nament at the Cominco and home cooking.” seen anything like it.” bunch,” added Boisvert.

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THE ASSOCIATED PRESS SEATTLE - Russell Wilson was so impressed with the way Seattle prepared for its showdown against New Orleans that he made a point of texting coach Pete Carroll about it. That’s just how Wilson is wired and partly why the Seahawks were the first team in the NFL to clinch a playoff spot with their 34-7 manhandling of the Saints on Monday night. “That preparation was big,” Wilson said. “I really think it showed up tonight.” Seattle is the first team bound for the post-season. They need to go 2-2 in their final four games to wrap up home-field advantage and make the NFC playoffs go through Seattle. Wilson finished with 310

yards passing and attempted only three passes in the fourth quarter for 13 yards. His first three quarters were so good he could have become a spectator in the fourth. He threw touchdown passes of 2 yards to Zach Miller and 4 yards to Doug Baldwin in the first half as Seattle built a 27-7 lead. Wilson added a pinball 8-yard TD pass to Derrick Coleman in the third quarter. Wilson completed 22 of 30 passes and finished with a quarterback rating of 139.6. He is 14-0 at home and has 22 regular-season wins in his first two seasons, tied for the most ever by a second-year QB. “They definitely played the run well tonight, we didn’t run the ball as well as we’d like,” Carroll said. “It allowed us to hit a bunch of other stuff.”

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By Times Staff The National Hockey League, in association with the Vancouver Canucks and Ottawa Senators, unveiled the extreme-retro hockey jerseys to be donned by the teams in the 2014 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic on Mar. 2 at B.C. Place Stadium in Vancouver, in anticipation of tickets going on sale tomorrow. The Senators will wear jerseys celebrating the early-NHL-era Senators, four-time Stanley Cup champions in an eight-year span from 1920-27. The sweaters feature historical design prior to 1934. The red and black stripes on a cream background, borrowed from the ‘Barber Poles’ of past jerseys, is used

across the chest, arms, and socks. The Canucks will pay homage to the Vancouver Millionaires by wearing the commemorative Millionaires jerseys. First worn by the team last season, the jerseys celebrate 100 years of hockey on the West Coast and included a large “V” for victory logo front and centre, maroon and cream striped sleeves, and a large cream stripe on maroon socks. The jerseys are available for purchase at Canucks and Senators team stores. The game will be broadcast on CBC and NBCSN in the U.S. beginning at 1 p.m. Tickets to the event go on sale tomorrow at 10 a.m. via Ticketmaster.ca/NHL or 1-855-9855000.

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One of the wives is a vegetarian. That’s fine, but she sometimes makes a scene with the server. She argues about the way things are prepared and accuses the waitstaff of lying. It’s become quite embarrassing, and some of our other friends refuse to go out with her anymore. It recently happened again. My husband and I were mortified when she sent her meal back and accused the waiter of giving her the wrong dish. It ruined our night. I think we should say something, but my husband thinks it will ruin the friendship. Any suggestions? -- Carnivore in Florida Dear Carnivore: It is not unheard of for restaurants to prepare vegetarian meals with chicken broth or beef stock without declaring it. However, it is rude to accuse the waitstaff of lying and cause a scene. We recommend

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The Compassionate Friends’ Worldwide Candle Lighting in memory of all the children who have died. Please light a candle in the evening at 7 p.m., local time, and remember them with love. For more information, log on to compassionate-

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and have shared words of wisdom and scripture, but nothing breaks through. My son prefers to avoid a confrontation. Should I also give up? -Grandmother Missing Out Dear Grandmother: How sad that Rhonda denies her children the privilege of knowing all of their grandparents. Would your son be willing to bring the kids to your home for a visit without Rhonda? And if you can manage it, consider inviting the entire family, including Rhonda’s folks, to your place now and then. We also recommend you work on ways to warm up the relationship with Rhonda. Surely you can find something to admire about her and keep quiet about the rest. We hope, in time, she will realize that what goes around comes around. Dear Annie: My husband and I frequently go out to dinner with several other couples.

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Dear Annie: I have not shared a birthday, holiday or special occasion with my son for the past five years, since he married. He has two children now. We always have been close, but I’m so sad that my daughterin-law won’t let me be a grandmother. Their first year of marriage, they alternated holidays and combined our families. When they had their first child, however, “Rhonda” said it was too much, and now all holidays are spent with her family. They are wonderful people, but she is not willing to share her toddlers’ time with her husband’s family, including his siblings. I do not get the privilege of babysitting or having the kids over to my house for the day. I am not allowed to pick them up or bring them places. I live nearby, but they never stop over. Rhonda is socially immature, and I believe she is naive

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is why this is a great day to schmooze, especially with relatives and siblings. This is also an excellent day to write, sell, promote, teach and act. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Business and commerce are favored today. Look for ways to boost your income or make money on the side. If shopping, you’ll love to buy beautiful things for yourself and others.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) You’re full of good will to others today, which is why you will enjoy the company of everyone. Go forth and be friendly. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Solitude in beautiful surroundings will please you today because you feel quite content with yourself. It’s easy to appreciate who you are and what you have.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) All group activities today will be upbeat and enthusiastic. In fact, a friend could become a lover. YOU BORN TODAY Your confidence in your abilities and talents makes you daring and energetic. You are lively and dynamic, as well as generous and eager to share your knowledge with others. You are decisive and capable of acting

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$205,000

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Ron 368-1162 Darlene 231-0527

Fantastic Lower Warfield home. Come and see.

Affordable 4 bdrm, 2 bath home. This deregistered, double wide mobile home, has had a total makeover and sits on an oversized lot in a private location. Extra clean and move in ready. View this great package you won’t leave disappointed.

$219,000

85 Forsythia Drive, Fruitvale

$310,000

1205 Green Avenue, Trail

$145,000

Call Jodi 250-231-2331 or Christine 250-512-7653 for more info.

5 bedroom/2 bath home with new kitchen and awesome views!

Spacious 4 bedroom, 2 bath, character home Over 2900 sq ft of space with newer windows, upgraded plumbing and electrical panel. There is plenty of parking accessed through the back alley. Relax and/or entertain outside under the large covered patio. This is a very special home!

Call Jodi 250-231-2331

Call Deanne (250) 231-0153

Wonderfully updated home with 4 beds, 2.5 baths, new roof and more.

ICE NEW PR

SOLD 2320 McBride Street, Trail

314 Montcalm Road, Warfield

Plenty of living space here for the whole family! 4 bdrms, 3 baths, open concept, walk out basement, laminate floors, double carport, deck, large rooms, and great view! At this price it will be gone soon so don’t hesitate! Call your REALTOR® now!

This 2-3 bedroom home features remodeled kitchen, newer flooring on main and great gas fireplace. Most windows are upgraded and home is bright and open. Gorgeous yard with private sun deck and single car garage. Cal your

Call Deanne (250) 231-0153

$309,000

$265,000

1880A Kootenay Avenue, Rossland

2266 - 6th Avenue, Trail

$159,000

$416,950

REALTOR® for your personal viewing.

4 bdrm home on a quiet street! Home offers good sized kitchen, large shop (20 x 22), low maintenance exterior and flat fenced lot. Quick possession possible. Call today!

This is a unique fully furnished turn-ofthe-century home, featuring 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. This home has been renovated and restored with style and taste adding to its original character.

Call Mary M (250) 231-0264

Call Christine (250) 512-7653

ICE NEW PR

1602 Kootenay Avenue, Rossland

112 - 4th Street, Salmo

$239,000

8327 Highway 3B, Trail

1501 - 2nd Avenue, Trail

$109,000

If you are looking for space, this is it! 3 bdrms, 2 baths situated on a 60x100 corner lot. Home offers a covered deck, single car garage, bamboo floors, massive mud room for all your toys and a large basement space for storage. Nothing to do but move in! Call your REALTOR® today.

Excellent investment opportunity as a rental property, or locate your business here and live upstairs. Retail and Residential space in a great location. This is an opportunity you don’t want to miss. Call your REALTOR® today for your personal viewing.

High traffic corner location. Currently has 3 long term tenants. There is also a second floor which has been used as offices but was initially a 2 bedroom apartment that can be quite easily turned back to an apartment.

Call Christine (250) 512-7653

Call Art (250) 368-8818

Call Richard (250) 368-7897

$199,000

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$519,000 Stunning package! This home features Brazilian Cherry hardwood floors, a great floor plan, and amazing mountain views. The home is well maintained and filled with light. The yard is completely private and features an inground swimming pool!

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Call Mary M (250) 231-0264

WE CAN SELL YOUR HOME. NOBODY HAS THE RESOURCES WE DO! Tonnie Stewart

Cell: 250-365-9665

ext 33

tonniestewart@shaw.ca www.kootenayhomes.com

Darlene Abenante ext 23 Cell: 250.231.0527

darlene@hometeam.ca www.kootenayhomes.com

Christine Albo

Cell: 250-512-7653

ext 39

christine.albo@century21.ca www.kootenayhomes.com

Art Forrest

ext 42

c21art@telus.net www.kootenayhomes.com

Mary Martin

Cell: 250-231-0264

ext 28

mary.martin@century21.ca www.kootenayhomes.com

Terry Alton

Cell: 250-231-1101

ext 48

terryalton@shaw.ca www.kootenayhomes.com

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

Deanne Lockhart ext 41 Cell: 250-231-0153

deannelockhart@shaw.ca www.kootenayhomes.com

Mark Wilson

Cell: 250-231-5591

ext 30

mark.wilson@century21.ca www.kootenayhomes.com

Jodi Beamish

Cell: 250-231-2331

ext 51

jodi.beamish@century21.ca www.kootenayhomes.com