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Vol. 61, Issue 244
Frank Lento re-elected as SD5 board chair Lifetime East Kootenay educator begins sixth year in the school trustees’ top position SALLY MACDONALD Townsman Staff
Frank Lento has been re-elected as chair of the School District 5 board of trustees. 2014 will mark Lento’s sixth year in the position. He was unanimously reelected by the board on Tuesday, Dec. 10. “It’s nice to have my fellow members trust me,” said Lento. “It’s a pleasure for me to serve the board.” The vice-chair position is split among the
FRANK LENTO eight remaining trustees with each taking several weeks of the year in that role. “For my fellow trust-
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The HAGS Friends For Life, one of Cranbrook’s longest standing Relay For Life teams, has been chosen as Honourary Chair for the 2014 Relay For Life on May 31, 2014. From top to bottom: Tammy Bristle, Tina Romeo, Cristina Romeo, Beth Carter, Rita Romeo, Sandy Ashby, Selena Walker, Debbie Dau, Oreen Walker, Sue Zibin, Johanna Ploeg, Kim Levie, Barb Barbour.
ees, their commitment and passion is on par with anybody’s,” said Lento. “I’m fortunate to serve those people. We have some outstanding trustees throughout the district. It makes my job so much easier. In fact, it’s enjoyable.” Lento said the coming year, ahead of the next election of trustees in November 2014, coinciding with municipal elections, holds several challenges for the board.
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Crystal meth, heroin seized in drug raid SALLY MACDONALD Townsman Staff
Cranbrook RCMP have seized several hundred doses of crystal meth and heroin in a weekend raid in the city, saying that it shows drug dealers have no boundaries. A search warrant was executed by Cranbrook and Kimberley RCMP on a 9th Avenue property on Sunday, Dec. 15. RCMP arrested a 33-year-old woman who had recently moved to Cranbrook from Kimberley. She faces charges of possession for the purpose of trafficking and was set to appear in court on Monday, Dec. 16. “Police have not seen a lot of these
drugs in our area and are working hard to curtail it,” said Cpl. Chris Newel. “Meth is highly addictive and, in desperation to obtain these drugs, subjects go on to other crimes, primarily theft. In addition, meth is relatively cheap which results in purchases by younger persons with lesser or no incomes.” Meanwhile, local RCMP have been busy with other drugs-related arrests in the past month. On Tuesday, Dec. 3 in Cranbrook, police caught a 50-year-old Marysville man delivering cocaine to a customer in Cranbrook.
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Longstanding team chosen as Honourary Chair of 2014 Relay for Life CO URT E S Y J E N N S M I T H
‘Tis the season to be merry, gather with friends and enjoy a good laugh over each other’s Christmas sweaters. There is a lot of celebrating going on among the HAGS Friends For Life, one of Cranbrook’s longest standing Relay
For Life teams. The team has been honoured with the role of Honourary Chair for the 2014 Relay For Life on May 31. The HAGS Friends For Life has been a constant fixture at the Relay. Their first Relay was in 2006; next year will be their ninth year participating.
On the day of the Relay they are known for their flower garden of loved ones, their cozy camp set up at the corner of the track and the laughter that flows from their tent.
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