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The City of Trail is ready for a solo flight after landing a deal to purchase the Trail Regional Airport for $1.28 million from the regional district. Trail first approached the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) in January with an official request to purchase the 4,000-foot airstrip after the city and RDKB couldn’t reach a consensus about future expansion of the regional service. “We see the airport as a key
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element of economic development,” said Trail Mayor Dieter Bogs. “It is very important to the future sustainability of Greater Trail,” he said. “Council believes the City of Trail can take the lead and facilitate improvements expeditiously as the sole owner and operator of the facility.” The city has prepared a business plan to self-run the airport with details soon to be released that will answer the question if Trail taxpayers will fuel the cost of airport operations and future
expansion projects. “The business plan suggests the city can operate the airport without a property tax subsidy,” said David Perehudoff, Trail’s chief administrative officer (CAO). He explained that passengers are charged a $7 fee on a flight ticket, and by increasing this charge to $12, the airport can be run on a self-funding basis without property tax subsidies. “The only service that the City of Trail will be taking on is the Trail Airport,” he continued. See CITY, Page 3
7-Eleven robber apprehended BY SHERI REGNIER Times Staff
An early morning emergency call from a 24-hour downtown convenient store prompted the local detachment to arrest a robber at the scene of the crime. Thursday morning, just after 5 a.m., police were alerted to a robbery in progress at the 7-Eleven on Victoria Street in Trail, Sgt. Rob Hawton of the Trail and Greater District RCMP said in a news release. The 28-year old perpetrator acted alone when he brandished a knife to demand and receive cash. See STOLEN, Page 3
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The Fruitvale Community Chest volunteers Brenda Kozler, Kelcee Bjarnason, Dorothy Connell and Jeeni Bjarnason get in the Christmas spirit by helping Santa organize and wrap gifts for deserving children. This year, with donations from Fruitvale’s St. Rita’s Catholic Church and the B.C. Liquor store, the Chest will help 82 kids have a happier holiday season, and 120 families enjoy Community Chest food hampers.
Local flu cases up but not unusual By Art Harrison Times Staff
Sniffles and sneezes may just seem to be part of the normal course of events during the colder months but there are always two words that can strike fear into the hearts of even the brave... flu season. While anecdotal reports of an increase of people coming down with the flu locally may seem like the beginning of an outbreak, at this point it’s just part of the normal seasonal progression of viruses, according to Interior Health’s Senior Medical Officer, Dr. Andrew Larder. “We have a variety of ways of monitoring what’s happening in the communities,” Larder said. “There is the provincial survey through the B.C. Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) and physician’s visits show a gradual increase related to flu-like
illnesses. This is completely in-keeping with what we’ve seen in the same time periods in previous years.” Flu-like illnesses refer to any illnesses affecting the respiratory system and presenting influenza symptoms, including fever, headache, muscle pain, runny nose, sore throat, extreme tiredness, and cough. Larder said the province collects specimens for virus monitoring purposes and that the proportion of tests coming back positive for influenza has gone up, with from 10 to 20 per cent testing positive. “Locally, we track outbreaks in residential care facilities and by reports from school’s absenteeism,” Larder said. “The number of schools reporting greater than 10 per cent absenteeism has been rising and residential care facilities have reported 13
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outbreaks but in all of them it has been a virus other than influenza.” Larder allowed that the flu season is picking up, as it normally does at this time of year, but that it typically doesn’t reach its peak until early in the new year, usually in January and February. The pattern of increase in cases of the flu may be largely the same as other years but Larder says the strain of the virus is slightly different. “What we’re seeing is predominantly H1N1 this year, last year was mostly H3N2,” he said. “They are both covered in a flu shot and we’re plenty early enough in the flu season to get vaccinated so people can develop the protective antibodies before the real season hits. Vaccination is still the best protection from influenza.” While it may not be looking like the Greater Trail area
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City to hire airport manager
FROM PAGE 1 “All other regional services such as fire and waste management will remain intact and will continue to be the responsibility of the regional district.” The city currently contributes $43,688 toward the regional airport service and those funds can be re-directed toward capital reserves or capital improvements without placing a direct burden on Trail taxpayers, added Perehudoff. Once the sale is complete, the regional district will no longer have the ability to tax for airport services, said John MacLean, regional district CAO. “The direction (for) the board of directors is that once the sale is concluded we will take the necessary steps to dissolve the service,” explained MacLean, adding, “the approval of the electorate is needed before establishing a new service.” The city will buy the airport in two instalments in the new year, with the transition plan expected to be secured within six months. Under the regional district’s ownership, the airport was run by volunteers, however as a first step in the initial phase of acquisition, the city will be hiring an airport manager. “As the transition progresses, and until there is a new airport manager the volunteers’ working relationship remains the same,” said Don Nutini, a member of the volunteer staff at the airport. “I see great potential for the future, including a new terminal.” Perehudoff added there are only a couple of issues for the RDKB to remedy before the transfer is complete. “The deal is effectively done,” he explained. “The RDKB must remove underground tanks in the spring but beyond that the title transfer will proceed with the city to take ownership and commence recruitment for an airport manager asap.” The airport is a primary access point for the BC Air Ambulance Service, and operates a twice daily scheduled service from Vancouver’s airport provided by Pacific Coastal Airlines. “We’re very committed to continuing and strengthening our service to the region,” said Spencer Smith, vice president of Pacific Coastal Airlines. “My hope is that the ownership change will be a positive thing for Pacific Coastal Airlines and the region.”
Men on the move
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Although all of the School District 20 office staff has already made the move to the new quarters in the Kootenay Columbia Learning Centre in East Trail, the maintenance crew, (from the left) Jamie Paugh, Gord Kutzner, Eric Hawkins, and Rocky Rizzotti, are still hard at work in the old offices moving the last of the cabinetry and cleaning up before the end of December deadline to vacate the premises at the FortisBC building in downtown Trail.
Police recover stolen vehicle in Fruitvale
FROM PAGE 1 The 911 call from 7-Eleven had the police on site quickly to arrest the suspect outside the store. Once in custody, the man was transported to Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital (KBRH) to receive treatment for suspected ingestion of a quantity of drugs. There were no injuries in the incident, and the suspect, not from
Trail and with no fixed address, remained in hospital at press time. This is the second reported robbery with a knife at the 7-Eleven in two years. Two men entered the location in facial coverings in the early morning hours of Aug. 7, 2011 demanding about $100 from the clerk who was alone at the time. A 20-year old Trail resident was subsequently arrested and
Coroner identifies accident victim By Art Harrison Times Staff
The B.C. Coroners Service has released the identity of the victim of a single-vehicle accident in the Malde Creek area near Rossland on Sunday. Rossland’s Keith Edgar Erwin, 61, was the lone occupant of the GMC pickup truck that left the
rural service road south of the city. According to RCMP reports, Erwin’s vehicle failed to navigate a turn on the snowy road and went down an embankment. There were no witnesses to the accident and the Coroners Services is continuing its investigation into the matter.
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stabbed the other in the leg. The stabbing victim was transported to KBRH and treated for a non-life threatening cut to his leg. The suspect was taken into custody outside the residence and is being held for court, said Hawton. Also, a truck stolen during a rash of vehicle break-ins in West Trail over the weekend has been recovered.
The red pickup was retrieved Wednesday evening from the Fruitvale area, said Hawton, adding, with the investigation ongoing, no further details can be released. He maintains that the spree of break-ins and theft of vehicles is an unusually high occurrence in a short period of time, leading the detachment to believe the cases are connected.
Bird count yields different species but fewer volunteers By Art Harrison Times Staff
This year’s local participation in the Christmas Bird Count (CBC) was down slightly in Trail but the birds showed up for the event. While final counts aren’t in from all
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plead guilty to robbing the store with a knife. In an unrelated incident, police were called to a stabbing in West Trail after a 38-year-old man was wounded in the leg following an argument Wednesday night. Shortly after 8 p.m. a fight escalated between two males, known to each other, when a 38-year old Castlegar man wielded his own knife and
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counters in the area, Trail volunteer, Shirley Coffin, reported numerous species in her observations. “There was just one observer in Trail, Casino, and Genelle and I had four bird feeder counts so a lot did not get covered,”
Coffin said in an email reply. “I did have a fairly good count with 21 species, with a Northern Pygmy Owl seen in Sunningdale. There was also a Great Horned Owl seen in Casino and Great Blue Herons and a Ruffled Grouse in Genelle.”
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Provincial
Fees persuade smart meter holdouts By Tom Fletcher Black Press
BC Hydro’s imposition of manual meter reading fees has persuaded most holdouts to accept a wireless smart meter. BC Hydro imposed a $35 monthly fee starting Dec. 1 for customers who refuse to part with their mechanical electricity meters, after offering the 68,000 customers who still had them the option of accepting the new meter with the radio transmission function on or off. BC Hydro reported the results this week to the B.C. Utilities Commission (BCUC), which is reviewing the fees. More than 48,000 customers chose the smart meter to avoid the meter reading fee. Another 450 chose the
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Wireless electricity meters are now installed at 99 per cent of BC Hydro customers’ homes. radio-off meter, which $35 fee added to their comes with a $100 bills until they choose setup fee and $20 a another option. month starting April BC Hydro reports 1 to cover costs of col- that 99 per cent of its lecting readings. customers now have Another 6,270 cus- the wireless meter. tomers chose to keep Most of those have their mechanical been switched to autometers, and 13,110 mated billing, and have more did not respond their daily electricity to BC Hydro’s letters, use displayed on their so they will have the online account pages. Claims of health
effects from wireless meter transmissions have been rejected by health authorities, and also by the BCUC in a review of FortisBC’s wireless meter program. BCUC found that the radio frequency signal from a bank of smart meters is less than 10 per cent of the natural background level, and a tiny fraction of the exposure from a cellular phone. Citizens for Safe Technology, one of the more active opponents of the wireless grid, was represented at the FortisBC hearings by Donald Maisch. BCUC rejected Maisch’s claims of health hazards, noting that Maisch’s “consulting livelihood depends on public fears and concerns about radio frequency exposure.”
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School job losses imminent By Wanda Chow
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There will be job losses at Burnaby school district to help fund the recently negotiated pay hikes for Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) school support workers. Ironically, many of the jobs cut will be from the ranks of the CUPE support workers. The total 3.5 per cent wage hike being phased in is for one per cent effective July 1, 2013, then two per cent on Feb. 1 and the last 0.5 per cent on May 1. For the current 2013-2014 school year, that equates to $855,000 which will be funded primarily from reserves, said district secretary-treasurer Greg Frank. For 2014-2015 it amounts to almost $1.6 million, which will be funded through a series of ongoing measures. “Those adjustments are focused across a wide range of areas trying to minimize the
impact on the classroom,” Frank said. Those include 9.4 full-timeequivalent staff reductions, “the heaviest reductions coming in the support staff areas,” he said. CUPE support staff include custodians, clerical staff, resource workers, education assistants and pretty much anyone who is not a teacher, administrator or exempt staff at the district. There will also be an increased focus on energy savings, and cuts to replacement staff, casual clerical hours, staff overtime, supplies and services. The district will increase revenues through a five-per-cent hike in rental rates at its facilities, and plans some restructuring within its transportation services. But that’s just the beginning of the cuts. Apart from funding the CUPE pay hikes, the district was already expecting a $6-million budget shortfall in 2014-2015 if the status quo is maintained.
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With a mid-mountain base of about 25 centimetres as of Tuesday, Mount Washington Alpine Resort spokesperson Brent Curtain said he’s crossing his fingers and toes this week. “We’re supposed to see some snow on probably late Thursday, early Friday,” Curtain said, noting the snow forecast has been changing frequently of late, so predicting the weather on the mountain has been difficult. “There is some mixed precip predicted for the weekend, so we don’t know if that’s going to fall in the form of snow or rain or
both; it’s tough to say at this point.” The mountain’s anticipated opening day was Dec. 6, and 10 days later, Curtain said it’s hard to say whether the resort will be able to open in time for the Christmas holidays next week. “It’s one of those things … it’s a waiting game, “ he said. “Anybody that knows Mount Washington knows if the right system moves in we can get a ton of snow in a short period of time. So fingers crossed that that can happen, because we can definitely go from not a lot of snow to a lot of snow in no time.” He added there is no set number the mountain needs
to reach in terms of a snow base to be able to open; a smaller amount of moist, dense snow would go much further than plenty of fluffy powder in terms of being able to get the groomers out to pack the slopes. Although the mountain opened early for the past four seasons, Curtain pointed out that historical data, dating back to when the resort opened in 1979, shows opening the slopes in the second or third week of December is actually the norm. “That being said though, obviously, we’re not seeing the weather that we’d like to see,” he continued, pointing out the typical fall weather systems, which bring strong
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Quick-thinking driver avoids serious injury THE CANADIAN PRESS MANNING, Alta. - Mounties say paying attention while driving likely saved an Alberta driver from death or major injuries in a crash with a moose. Kevin McFadgen was driving to work early Tuesday on Highway 35 south of Manning. Police say a semi passed his vehicle, causing a whiteout, so McFadgen slowed his vehicle, and then saw a moose in his lane. There was no time to avoid a crash, but RCMP say McFadgen had the presence of mind to duck down below the dash and into the front passenger seat as his vehicle struck the mature moose. The animal was flipped up onto the vehicle hood and roof, peeling the roof back. McFadgen was able to get out of his mangled vehicle and call for help, and he had only minor injuries; the moose died. “Judging by the extent of the damage seen on the vehicle, this is a perfect example of a driver who was paying attention to the road, therefore able to quickly respond,” said Sgt. Thomas Howell, commander of RCMP Manning detachment. “Without Mr. McFadgen quick action and thinking, he may not be here today to tell this story.” On average, an adult moose weighs around 1,500 pounds and can be up to seven feet tall.
Military truck purchase parked THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA, Ont. The Canadian Army is cancelling a $2-billion order for new armoured vehicles, after another lengthy, troubled procurement went wrong. Sources tell The Canadian Press that military officials are set to announce the cancellation of an order for 108 closecombat vehicles on Friday. Bids by three defence contractors - Nexter, BAE Systems Inc. and General Dynamics Land Systems Inc. had been set to expire this coming Monday, and the military has decided not to pick a winner. The program has been hanging in the balance for months after the army signalled it was worried whether it could afford to train, operate and maintain the new set of vehicles in a time of tight budgets. Having yet another major military pur-
chase go down the drain could be a political black eye for the Conservatives, who’ve struggled to deliver on an extensive list of military equipment. In addition to the armoured vehicles, National Defence and Public Works in the summer of 2012 cancelled and subsequently restarted a program to buy 1,500 logistics trucks for the military.
Panel supports project with conditions
THE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY A review panel has recommended that the proposed Northern Gateway pipeline that would carry bitumen from Alberta’s oilsands to tankers on the British Columbia coast go ahead. But the panel has attached 209 conditions, which cover everything from protecting caribou habitat to research into how the oil would behave in a marine environment. The controversial proposal has pitted Calgary-based Enbridge against environmental groups and several First Nations, who have raised concerns about potential oilspills on land or in the water off the B.C. coast. The panel says any environmental effects can be mitigated effectively if its conditions are met. Supporters say the pipeline is critical if Alberta is to get its oil to emerging markets in Asia. The panel’s report says that opening up that market is important to the Canadian economy and the benefits far outweigh the risks. The panel did suggest that Enbridge must be able to prove it would have the financial resources immediately available to respond to any cleanup of a spill or other damage. “Northern Gateway must file with the (National Energy Board) for approval, at least nine months prior to applying for leave to open, a finan-
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Miller suggested it’s still important for people to voice their concerns. If approved by the federal government, the pipeline will probably be just the first to put billions of dollars into the coffers of Alberta, Ottawa and other provincial governments - not to mention the bank accounts of Enbridge and the international companies with a stake in the project. The pipeline faced an uphill battle in B.C. where the environmental movement was bolstered by a decadesold “War in the Woods” against old-growth logging. Enbridge and the oilpatch drastically underestimated the power of Green Corp., the older, wiser and better-funded modern version of the tiedyed denizens who were arrested trying to save trees in the 1990s. Flush with cash from green philanthropists largely from south of the border, groups such as Forest Ethics Advocacy, the Dogwood Initiative and Rising Tides mounted a relentless campaign in Canada and abroad. Growing concern over climate change has been a factor. Northern Gateway and other pipeline projects mean production in the Alberta oilsands
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ne of Canada’s great entrepreneurial success stories in recent years is WestJet, the Calgary-based airline that is expanding across the country and taking on European routes. Clive Beddoe, the founding CEO of Westjet, was famous for helping the cabin crew tidy up the plane before getting off a flight. And the company is also known for its profitsharing program, with all employees referred to as “owners” who have a stake in the success of the operation. I thought of this management approach when news emerged that the B.C. government was offering public service unions a new kind of contract, with a five-year term and wage increases tied to improved economic growth. The surprising thing is that unions are accepting the idea, even though
provincial growth must exceed the government’s independent economic forecast council projections before it can take effect in a given year. The generally nonmilitant Health Sciences Association was the first to recommend acceptance of a five-year agreement with only 5.5 per cent raises guaranteed. Then they were joined by negotiators for 51,000 health and social services employees, represented by the B.C. Government Employees’ Union and other unions that have long been adversaries of the B.C. Liberals. John Fryer, negotiator for the BCGEU going back to the epic battles with Social Credit governments and now a professor at University of Victoria, wasn’t impressed when he heard the news. “These deals reflect what happens when public sector unions back the losing party in a provincial election,” he said. “Union
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bargaining power takes a trip down the pooper.” I think there’s more than that going on. Perhaps today’s union leadership is beginning to accept that its wage, benefit and pension arrangements look pretty good compared to the harsh reality of private businesses competing in a global economy. I asked Premier Christy Clark if this new approach is inspired by privatesector profit sharing. She agreed that is the model. “I think that’s a great
principle for all of us to work from,” Clark said. “Until now, the growth of public sector wages has been completely insulated from changes in the private sector. “And this is the first time we’ve ever been able to successfully link those two things. “At this point it’s still a small increment wage growth, but it’s a big change, and I hope we can continue to build on it.” From an employee perspective, it is indeed modest. If real gross domestic product increases one per cent beyond the independent forecast used in the provincial budget, employees get an additional half of one per cent raise for that year. Contrast this labour relations development with what’s happening on the federal scene. A classic confrontation is brewing between the Harper government and the Public Service Alliance of
Canada. A key dispute is over sick days, which the government estimates are averaging 18 a year. PSAC currently has 15 “bankable” sick days a year, which the union president refers to as a “negotiated right.” It takes me back to my first union job, where I was warned never to take just one sick day. We negotiated for two at a time, so always take two, the union rep told me. Implicit in this is the mindset that employees should give as little and take as much as possible. Looking through my files each December for the B.C. story of the year, I consider what is likely to matter five or 10 years from now. This partnership approach to building the provincial economy is my pick for 2013. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.
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Rec services feud disappointing In regards to the BVPARTS opting out of their agreement with the City of Trail the first thing I want to say is how disappointed I am to be writing this letter in the first place! I have had conversations with representatives of both “sides” as well as having read letters in the paper from both “sides” in this matter and what I see and hear is a lot of finger pointing and blaming. Each side has taken a righteous stand in blaming the other for a situation that has now stuck 2,700 or so people in no man’s land. The City of Trail insists that BVPARTS was given the information they required, BVTPARTS insists that it was incorrect and not specific enough for their needs making it impossible to determine if this agreement was in the best interest of their residents and taxpayers. So with no public input or consultation from these said taxpayers and residents three people made a decision to opt out of this agreement. This has
had an immediate impact on fee paying for facility use. I have a problem with not being given a voice or being heard prior to this coming down. I understand and appreciate the concern of making sure we are getting the best bang for our buck, but when it is my buck I want to be included in the decision process before it happens not after. This situation did not happen overnight, but the bomb being dropped on all those concerned certainly did. Last week I wanted to buy a 20 time pass for my husband for Christmas and was not able to do so as I was told that he wouldn’t use up the 20 times before the end of the year. What? As of now, I will have to pay more than double for a flex pass for the 2014 session of Pickleball. I, along with many others am a senior wanting to stay active, and the reality is we are on fixed incomes. It’s all well and good to hold a meeting in January after the fact and ask for our input, and
to suggest that a reimbursement fee is being worked on. What does that mean exactly, how long is implementing this reimbursement system going to take, could this not have been done earlier in this whole process? Greater Trail, what exactly does that mean? Were we not all asked to come together as a community at large for the Winter Games, for the Senior Games? Are we not all encouraged to shop and support our local businesses? Are we not all a part of the big picture? At this point it is entirely unclear to me as to who’s right and who’s wrong - if indeed someone needs to be wrong and someone needs to be right. It is however sad and disappointing to me to see these communities at such odds with each other. It’s not easy to teach your children and/or grandchildren about respect, harmony and cooperation when it appears to be wanting in their own back yards. Lynda Doyle Montrose
At least open sidewalk on Old Bridge We were having a discussion in the hot tub at the Aquatic Centre about the new high quality steel sidewalk built on the OldBbridge. About seven years ago, the steel all-weather high -uality sidewalk remains the same – as
new. About three years ago it was closed to walking enthusiasts for unknown reasons. Why? Open the steel sidewalk on the Old Bridge and let us walk across it. There is no place to stumble
and hurt ourselves. We do not feel like the city has to be picky as to what sidewalks we cannot walk on, especially the high quality all season new steel sidewalks. John Carter Trail
Court set to rule on sex trade
THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO - A landmark Supreme Court ruling that could reshape Canada’s sex trade comes down today 34 years after the court last upheld the country’s antiprostitution laws. The decision, which follows a partially successful challenge to the key elements of the government’s ability to control prostitution, will be closely watched by sex-trade workers as well as by civil rights, women’s rights and evangelical groups. Lawyer Alan Young, who represented the three women challenging the laws, said in an interview he didn’t have a good feeling about Friday’s outcome but was trying to be optimistic. “I just didn’t feel when I was there that (the justices) were getting it,” Young said.
“(But) there are two very lengthy and comprehensive judgments in the courts below - the lower courts did a very good job.” In March last year, Ontario’s top court struck down the law against brothels, saying it exposed sex workers to added danger by forcing them onto the streets. The 132-page decision also modified a second law against living on the avails of the sex trade to specifically preclude exploitation. The federal and Ontario governments appealed those two parts of the decision, arguing among other things that Ottawa was justified in the way it dealt with a “complex social problem.” At the same time, the court upheld a third element: the ban on soliciting for the purposes of prostitution, prompt-
ing the women who launched the challenge to cross-appeal that ruling. The Ontario court decisions were put on hold pending the ruling from the Supreme Court of Canada, which heard oral arguments in June. One of the women involved in the case, former prostitute Valerie Scott, of Toronto, said she feared a backlash from those implacably opposed to any prostitution - which is legal in Canada - if the laws do get struck down. “They were angry at Appeal Court,” Scott said. “If we win at the Supreme Court of Canada, they’re going to be even angrier.” In its decision, Ontario’s Appeal Court made it clear it wasn’t passing moral judgment on the sex trade, only whether the laws were constitutional.
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PATERSON, JAMES — May 18, 1943 Glasgow, Scotland - December 11, 2013 Trail, British Columbia. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our dearest Papa on December 11, 2013. Jim came to Trail, with his family, at the age of fourteen. In 1962 he joined the Canadian Army where he served as a medic. He returned to Trail in March 1964 to marry Glenda. They travelled to many places; his daughters were both born in Germany. The family returned to the Kootenays in 1972, where they lived and worked ever since. Jim retired from the Ministry of Health, as an audiometric technician, after 23 years. Jim had a special way with older folks and children. He had a kind heart and was generous to a fault. In his retirement he looked after his three grandchildren until school age. He also enjoyed golfing, traveling, and hitting the casinos. His many talents included painting, music and dancing. Jim will be sadly missed but never forgotten by his loving family. Jim is survived by his wife Glenda, of 49 years, two daughters; Maggie (Elliot) Roach and Rhonda (Mike) Barisoff, three grandchildren; Carli (David) Volpatti, Mason Roach, Misha Barisoff and great-grandson Benjamin Volpatti. Jim also leaves behind his brother Bob (Chris) Paterson, his sisters; Isabelle (Mel), Irene (Gerry), and May. He was predeceased by his parents Margaret and James Paterson and his brother Joseph. Jim will also be missed and remembered by his mother-in-law Bernice Swanson, sisters-in-law Charlene (David) Davidow, Leslie (Rick) Morris and brother-inlaw Murray (Gaylene) Walsh and many special nieces and nephews and their children. Jim adored all the little ones. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, December 30, 2013 at 11:00 am at Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services™ (Carberry’s Chapel). Bill Clark of Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services™ has been entrusted with arrangements. You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence by visiting the family’s online register at www.myalternatives.ca ***
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LIBERATORE (NEE RESTAINO), CLARA Feb 1, 1940-Dec.15, 2013 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother and nonna, Clara Liberatore. After a courageous battle with cancer Clara passed away peacefully on December 15th, 2013. She was loved and will be greatly missed by her husband Fernando of almost 55 years. She will live on in the hearts of her children; Valerio, Pina (Bruce) Mara (Paul) and 4 grandchildren: Kaitlyn, Angelina, Roberto and Nicolas, in-laws Ezio & Maria Liberatore and family. Predeceased by her parents, Gemma and Cesare, and brother Antonio Restaino. Of all Moms’ accomplishments, she was most proud of her family. She grew up in an Italian family where there was always room for one more at the table. She brought that love of generosity with her throughout her life, along with her pleasure of cooking and her joy of children, sewing and exercising daily. Clara was born in Raiano, Italy. She met and married the love of her life Fernando in 1958. Soon after they moved to Trail, BC where they raised their 3 children. Many happy times and memories were shared by all. Besides raising her family, mom also worked at Cominco for 20 years. In 1997, they moved to Victoria, BC where they enjoyed many more family times with their grandchildren. Our sincere thanks go to the medical personnel who provided wonderful support. Prayer Services to be held at 7pm Fri, December 20th followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph’s Church at 11 am on Sat. Dec. 21st with Father William Hahn Celebrant. Bill of CARE funeral home has been entrusted with arrangements. Interment to follow at Royal Oak Burial. In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to the BC cancer agency. You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence at the family’s online register at www.carefuneral.calls.net *** LA FOND (NEE DUNCAN), MARGARET, known as Bobbi, of Rossland, BC passed away peacefully on Dec 18, 2013. Bobbie was born in Neville, SK on January 31, 1929, the 8th of 10 children to Edward and Sel-
ina Duncan. She met Sherwood (Slim), her husband of 50 years in 1947 and moved to the Trail area shortly after. They moved to Rossland in 1951 and helped populate the city and keep the schools open with their 15 children and numerous grandchildren. Bobbi dedicated her life to her family and to her community. Her endless hours of volunteering have been recognized with the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, Scouts Canada Medal of Merit for 40 years service, Citizen of the Year for Rossland in 1991 and more. Some of her volunteer organizations are Rossland United Church Women’s Organization, Scouts Canada, Cub Mothers, Girl Guides of Canada, Heart and Stroke Foundation, Rossland Health Care Auxiliary, Meals on Wheels, Rossland Fall Fair, Royal Canadian Legion Branch, Rossland Women’s Curling and the Rossland Retirees Curling Clubs to name a few. As part of Bobbi’s legacy she has instilled the same charitable values in her family. Left to celebrate her life are her children, Daryl, Sheryl (Dave), Dana (MaryAnn), Duane (Diane), Vonna (Dave), Kim (Joan), Kevin (Sheila), Lorilie (Terry), Sheree (Samad), Twyla, Collette (Barry), Trinda (Greg), Crystal (Kevin), Aretta (Byron), Parry (Tanya), her sisters, Merrial Froslie and Shirley Dyck and her brother Wayne (BettyAnne) Duncan, her 45 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, 1 greatgreat grandchild and numerous nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her husband, Sherwood (Slim), grandchildren Craig, Carl, and William. A Celebration of Life will be held at United Church in Rossland on Monday, Dec 23, 2013 at 2pm with the interment taking place at 11am at the Mountain View Cemetery. Gwen Ziprick of Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with the arrangements. You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence by visiting the family’s online register at www. myalternatives .ca Donations may be made in Bobbi’s honour to any one of the above charities that were dear to her heart.
‘Duck Dynasty’ patriarch off show indefinitely THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS ANGELES - “Duck Dynasty” patriarch Phil Robertson - suspended from the series indefinitely after making disparaging remarks about gays - is getting some support from key followers. Sarah Palin posted a picture on her Facebook page of her with the reality show clan with the message, “Free Speech is an endangered species.” And Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal also lamented the suspension on free speech terms. “It’s a messed-up situation when Miley Cyrus gets a laugh, and Phil Robertson gets suspended,” said the governor in a statement Thursday (the show is filmed in his state. A&E announced Wednesday what it called a “hiatus” for Robertson, 67, after he disparaged gays in the January edition of GQ magazine. He also said that, growing up in Louisiana before the Civil Rights movement, he never saw mistreatment of blacks. In a statement, A&E said it was extremely disappointed to see Robertson’s anti-gay remarks, which it said were based on his personal beliefs and do not reflect those of A&E Networks or the show. A&E Networks, a joint venture of The Walt Disney Co. and Hearst Corp., called itself a supporter of the lesbian and gay community. The channel’s move was lauded by the gay and lesbian media advocacy group GLAAD, which had quickly condemned Robertson’s comments. “What’s clear is that such hateful anti-gay comments are unacceptable to fans, viewers, and networks alike,” said GLAAD spokesman Wilson Cruz. Robertson’s removal “has sent a strong message that discrimination is neither a Christian nor an American value.” Robertson and his extended family became wealthy manufacturing duck calls and were turned into TV and pop culture stars by “Duck Dynasty,” which has set cable ratings records for a non-fiction series. Several family members appeared in this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving parade. In his GQ interview, Robertson was asked his definition of sinful behaviour. “Start with homosexual behaviour and just morph out from there,” such as bestiality, he said. GQ said he then paraphrases a biblical reference: “Don’t be deceived. Neither the adulterers, the idolaters, the male prostitutes, the homosexual offenders, the greedy, the drunkards, the slanderers, the swindlers - they won’t inherit the kingdom of God. Don’t deceive yourself. It’s not right.” Robertson and his family had no comment on his hiatus, A&E said on their behalf. He may be in some previously taped scenes when the show returns Jan. 15 for its fifth season, a network spokesman said. Robertson did respond to initial criticism of his GQ remarks. “I myself am a product of the ‘60s” who indulged in sex and drugs until hitting bottom and accepting Jesus as his saviour, he said in a statement. Although his mission is to teach people that men and women are meant to be together, Robertson said he “would never treat anyone with disrespect” because they are different. In the interview, he also said that in his Louisiana youth he picked cotton with African-Americans and never saw “the mistreatment of any black person. Not once.” “We’re going across the field.... They’re singing and happy. I never heard one of them, one black person, say, ‘I tell you what: These doggone white people’ - not a word!” Robertson told the magazine. A&E said it had received no complaints about those remarks.
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The Beaver Valley Lions were in a giving mood recently has they shared the wealth from the fruits of their labour. Above; Fruitvale bar manager Gary Clarkston joins Beaver Valley Lions members Susan Clarkston, Kerra Clarkston and Doug Brooke to present a cheque to the Fruitvale food bank. Below; John and Debra Tandy of the Salvation Army accept a cheque from young Beaver Valley Lions Sean Peet, Danielle Beattie and Nikolas Mikalishen. Bottom photo; Young Beaver Valley Lions Peet, Beattie and Mikalishen hand over a cheque to Dorothy Connell of the Community Chest.
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK - For a significant number of Americans, Christmas has largely lost its religious meaning, becoming an occasion focused instead on visiting family and friends and exchanging gifts, according to a new survey released Wednesday. Only half of people who responded to a Pew Research Center poll said they considered Christmas a religious holiday, even though nearly three-quarters said they believed Jesus was born to a virgin. One-third said they viewed Christmas as a cultural celebration. Church attendance will be higher than usual during the holiday. But of the 69 per cent of respondents who said they attended Christmas worship services as a child, only 54 per cent will do so this year. By contrast, 86 per cent say they will gather with extended family or friends and will buy gifts for them. The survey is the latest to measure the gulf between many Americans and religious life. About 20 per cent of Americans overall say they have no religious affiliation, a figure which is expected to rise among younger generations. The Pew Christmas study found a similar trend. While two-thirds of people age 65 and older consider Christmas religious, only 40 per cent of adults under age 30 agree. Eight-in-10 non-Christians will celebrate the holiday, but mostly as a cultural celebration. A separate Pew poll found about one-third of U.S. Jews had a Christmas tree at home last year. Not surprisingly, Christians who more closely identify with a faith are more likely to view Christmas as religious. More than 80 per cent of white evangelicals consider the holiday religious, compared to 66 per cent of white Catholics and 60 per cent of black Protestants. Fifty-six per cent of white Protestants from what are known as mainline churches consider the celebration more religious than cultural. About half of Hispanic Catholics consider Christmas more religious than cultural, but in several Latin American countries the holiday is customarily celebrated on Epiphany, which falls on Jan. 6. The survey of about 2,000 people was conducted from Dec. 3 through Dec. 8 and has a
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The Gift of Family I remember first coming to the Nelson Diocese almost 8 years ago from St. Paul Diocese; I was in a family caravan from Sundre, AB to Nelson, BC on the 27th of December 2005. My parents and my brothers’ kids all came out with me to move me into “the castle” as my 6 year old niece called the rectory at the cathedral. Why am I writing about this? I share this because as we approach Christmas I recall the wonderful gift that family is. Christmas is many things to different people; for most it is a time of great joy and happiness, a time to spend with family and friends, loved one near and far come together for a few days with those we haven’t seen in a while. For others it might be a time to play with the children and watch the magic of Christmas unfold in their eyes as they gleefully tear into the wrappings mom and dad have spent hours on to get at the presents those same wrappings hide. For some Christmas is a time of memories. Memories of husbands, wives, children, parents, or siblings with whom they will spend no more Christmases because their loved ones are no longer with them. Yes, Christmas is many things to different people; but at the same time it is eternally the same for everyone! Despite the temptation to buy into the popular – entirely secular – mindset that Christmas requires many expensive gifts to prove our love for people, the truth is that it is not about what we give to others of what they give to us. Christmas is entirely about what God the Father has given to all of us!
In the Incarnation of the Second Person of the Blessed Trinity – in the birth of Jesus – God willed that we should be saved from our sins, that in the Person of Jesus, son of Mary and Son of God, humankind would be united with God and that through Him, become the adopted children of the Father. Christmas is about the gift of our Salvation. This doesn’t negate gift giving at Christmas, but it should open our eyes to the reality underlying the presents we give and receive. I invite you to remember those in your communities and families this Christmas who have suffered this past year with various struggles, some you may know personally, others suffer silently and secretly. Please let them know, in some way, that the Father’s Gift is for them too, especially in this time of joy and love. May the blessing and peace of Almighty God, the Father, and + the Son, and the Holy Spirit, come upon you and your families this Christmas and throughout the New Year. Father Jim McHugh Holy Trinity Parish, Trail.
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The nativity crashes barriers of injustice
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e associate the nativity scene, or crèche, with Christmas; many churches and homes display a crèche during the Christmas season, and the traditional Christmas pageant concludes with a tableau of the nativity. The message of the crèche, however, is not only for the holiday season; its message is for the entire year. The crèche speaks of justice, and invites people everywhere to break down the barriers that contribute to injustice. Saint Francis of Assisi created the first crèche in 1223 when, in a niche on a rocky hillside, he set up a manger to which he brought an ox and an ass. People flocked to the louise makeshift stable. That first crèche helped people encounter the tender Everyday Theology love of God made manifest in a baby. From its original simplicity, the crèche evolved to include what is frequently an epic cast of characters more suitable for a Renaissance canvas than for most mantelpieces or church sanctuaries. It is not unusual for a crèche to have figurines of Mary, Joseph and the baby in a manger, shepherds and their sheep, magi and their camels and gifts, an ox, an ass and an imaginative assortment of other animals. The more elaborate representations of the crèche blend the two versions of the birth of Jesus that are recounted in the New Testament. In Luke’s Gospel, shepherds hurry from the hills to find the baby in a manger. In Matthew’s Gospel, magi from the East find the child sometime later. Neither Gospel places the shepherds and magi together at the stable, nor mentions any animals, not even the legendary ass that carried the pregnant Mary to Bethlehem. The crèche is a rich source of material for reflection, and my appreciation for it deepens with every passing year. When I was a child, the crèche was a welcome distraction during a long Christmas Mass that, in my childhood estimation, interfered with the festivities under the tree. In the crèche today, I see a theology of justice. The figures of the crèche –Mary, Joseph, the shepherds and the magi – do not have much in common. They are from different cultural, socio-economic and religious backgrounds. While under ordinary circumstances they may have been wary of one another, the baby in the manger unites them. Before the manger, the categories that frequently separate and divide people – race, culture, creed and wealth – dissipate. The crèche directs attention to the dignity of every individual, and presents a vision of human interactions that are devoid of bias, prejudice, greed and hatred. Although the crèche artistically portrays a first century story of the birth of a savior, and is specific to a particular set of religious beliefs, the message of the crèche is for everyone, and for all times. The crèche holds a message that transcends its usefulness as a seasonal decoration to adorn mantles and church sanctuaries. The message of the crèche can touch our hearts, and inspire us towards more loving and just relationships. The crèche invites everyone to participate in creating a world where the goodwill, peace and joy of Christmas take root and flourish all year long. Trail resident Louise McEwan is a catechist and former teacher, with degrees in English and Theology. She writes every other week. She blogs at www.faithcolouredglasses.blogspot. com. Reach her at mcewan.lou@gmail.com
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Concerns over state of Slocan River
Fruitvale’s Tall TRibute to Dr. Who
By K. Hildebrand Nelson Star
A report issued by Slocan River Streamkeepers raises concern about the state of the local watershed. Ongoing monitoring of the health and diversity of microscopic life forms in the Slocan River illustrates that benthic invertebrates are showing symptoms that need to be noted and further investigated, said Jennifer Yeow, Streamkeepers biologist. She explained these tiny insects that live at the bottom of the river are a good indicator of overall stream health. Three stations on the Slocan River were monitored for about five years — some others were sampled once. “The results showed that there was potential stress meaning that there are some impacts on water quality,” Yeow told 103.5 the Bridge.
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Denis Moreau perfected this huge tribute to the 50th anniversary of the British science fiction series “Doctor Who.” The six-foot-three Moreau created a snow sculpture, which stands over 12 feet, of a Dalek, a robotcharacter in the long-running series bent on universal domination.
“Some years, it looked okay. Other years there was potential stress. “One year — 2009, just downstream from the town of Slocan it registered severely stressed... We don’t know why but we’re investigating.” At that same site, there are many organisms missing that are found in other locations, said Yeow. Further samples have recently been taken for comparison. Factors contributing to stress on microorganisms include water temperature, chemical contamination and heavy metals from
mining in sediment. Sites sampled include Koch, Bonanza, Wilson, Winlaw, Carpenter and Goose creeks as well as sites along the Slocan River, near Nixon Island and on Kootenay River near Shoreacres. While data has been collected since 2005, prior to the jet fuel spill into Lemon Creek this past summer; the accident did shine a light on the importance of healthy waterways. In addition to keeping an eye on benthic invertebrates, Streamkeepers has been taking monthly
water quality samples for five years. Yeow says at the end of September samples collected near Shoreacres showed “unusually high levels of bicarbonate and alkalinity.” “In October, it seems to go back to normal. So we can infer that for at least a month after the spill, the water chemistry in the Slocan River was affected,” she said. Extra samples were taken because of the spill including above and below the accident site as well as in the wetlands and side channels below Lemon Creek.
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The Beaver Valley Nitehawks earned their second shut out in as many nights, backstopped by an unlikely source, in a 4-0 victory over a testy Spokane Braves team on Wednesday at the Beaver Valley Arena. The Hawks only blemish in December came at the hands of the Braves, a 3-2 overtime loss in Spokane two weeks ago, so most hockey fans were expecting the Nitehawks to ice their best line up, not start an affiliate player (AP) in net. With Hawks goaltender Grayson Sharpe out with illness, coach Terry Jones called Jim Bailey photo up AP Drake Poirier The Beaver Valley Nitehawks call up Drake Poirier made a great first impression, backstopping the from the Greater Trail Midget Rep team and Hawks to a 4-0 victory over the Spokane Braves on Wednesday in his first KIJHL start. awarded the Fruitvale native with the start and they replied with frame with Riley more. I’ve fought quite 10-point cushion at the rather than regu- two quick goals to go Brandt redirecting a a bit in my two years end of November, but lar Hawks goaltender up 3-0 heading into the McKinnon point shot of junior hockey, so it’s recent additions like Brett Clark who shut third. by Manlow at 13:41 to part of my game that’s Brandt and Holland out the Grand Forks “It was pretty short give the Hawks a 2-0 for sure.” has bolstered the Border Bruins 6-0 the notice, but I was pretty lead. Three minutes Brandt re-joined Hawks lineup and cut pervious night. excited and ready to later Brandt would dig the team after starting the lead in a hurry. “After school I got a go,” said Poirier. “I had the puck out of the cor- the year with the Trail Yet despite taking call from Grayson who a little bit of jitters to ner and send a quick Smoke Eaters and is 17 of 18 points in its said he wasn’t feeling start but I settled down pass to Jacob Boyczuk happy to be back in B.V. last nine games, the well,” said Jones. “So pretty good after the standing all alone in “It’s awesome, I love implacable Hawks’ I got a hold of Drake, first period there.” front of the net, as he it, and I’m really excit- coach still looks for and we’ve been rotating Ryan Edwards one-timed it home. ed to be back,” said improvement. the goalies, so Kevin opened the scoring Brandt would com- Brandt. “It was one of “I thought tonight (Limbert) and I talked 30 seconds in with a plete the Gordie Howe the funnest years I had was a really poor effort about it really quick shorthanded marker hat trick (a goal, an last year, and I’m lov- for us,” said Jones. “We and we said, ‘Let’s just that would hold up assist, and a fight) at ing it this year too.” didn’t have the same keep the rotation and as the winning goal. 11:20 of the third perEdwards would ice habits we had in cergive Draker Grayson’s Seven seconds after iod, as he followed up it at 14:50 of the third tainly the last four or chance,’ and we knew Archie McKinnon was a Taylor Stafford tilt, period on a gift from five games, we were he was a capable goalie. sent off for tripping, with a bout of his own Dallas Calvin. Calvin pretty selfish with the He came in and did a Edwards let a shot go against six-foot, 200- took a pass from Dan puck, and we didn’t great job.” from outside the blue pound forward Koler Holland and broke in play a very good team Poirier stopped all line that somehow Kanistanaux, who has front of the net, pull- game, but we found 33 shots on net for his eluded Braves goalie one goal in 27 games ing the goalie across a way and that’s what first KIJHL win and John Manlow. for the Braves. the crease, before dish- good teams got to do.” shut out in his first The Braves had a “I didn’t really think ing it back to Edwards The Nitehawks game. The performance great opportunity to about it until I got into standing by a yawning have the week off for included a great save reply with a two-man the dressing room after cage for the tap in. Christmas but will on a Braves breakaway advantage late in the my fight, and found out The win puts the face their toughest test early in the second per- period but failed to I had the Gordie Howe Nitehawks one point of the season when iod, where he held his capitalize, as Poirier hat trick,” said Brandt. behind the Nelson they return with two ground and thwarted a was sharp on the pen- “Scoring doesn’t really Leafs in the battle for home-and-home series nifty deke to preserve a alty kill. come too much, but top spot in the Neil against Castlegar Dec. 1-0 lead. The save gave The Nitehawks since I’m a vet it feels Murdoch division. 27 and 28, and Nelson the Hawks some jump dominated the second like it’s coming a bit The Leafs enjoyed a Dec. 29 and 31.
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Curlers cue the comeback
By Times Contributor The Retirees men’s curling took to the ice for it’s final matches before Christmas, with the common theme for the night - the dramatic comeback. In a see-saw battle between team Horan and team Wyton, Horan skip Cal McKerracher completed the comeback in the eighth by scoring three for an 8-7 victory over team Wyton, skipped by Frank Jorgensen. In the second match up, Team Stewart had a strong start over team Coleman, but Coleman stormed back in the final couple of ends to tie it going into the eighth end. Mario Favero, skipping the Stewart rink skinnied through a sea of guards with his last rock for a hit and stick to break the tie. Make the score 7–6 Stewart. The Hall rink, skipped by Larry Martin, faced the Walsh foursome skipped by Guido Babuin. The Hall side, thanks to strong play by second Dave Debiasio, scored one in each of its first four ends. After trading three’s, the Hall side went on to a 9–3 win. The leaders of this session, the Pasquali rink, skipped by the incomparable Pat Fennell, faced the Handley rink, skipped by Alvin Caron. The Pasquali rink trailed going into the final end with hammer, but with the pressure on, Fennell needed full eight foot with his final stone for the tie. Like the seasoned vet he is Fennell made the shot. With the tie the Pasquali rink is neck-andneck with the Rakuson team with only two games left in this session.
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As the Crowe flies During the final few weeks before the much anticipated winter break, many exciting games have taken place for the senior boys and senior girls’ basketball teams. Starting out with the senior girls, they hosted their tournament on Friday and Saturday. With these being their first games together as a team, the girls were united and their endurance and depth of strength showed throughout the entire tournament. With their skill and
athleticism they easily handled and beat the L.V. Rogers and Creston teams. In addition, they played well against the skilled and developed Bonner’s Ferry team, from Idaho and took third place overall. The senior boys meanwhile travelled to Mount Sentinel for an extremely competitive tournament in the valley. They won their first game, it was close throughout but the senior boys made a final push and took the game by 10 points. However, they then played a strong team from Creston, and despite a good effort came up short. Finally, they played Mount Sentinel for third place. Despite their perseverance, the game’s early fouls and injuries cost the boys the game and they came in a respectable fourth place.
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The J. L. Crowe senior girls basketball team performed splendidly at their tournament last week finishing third overall. From back left: Michelle Waring (coach) Angela Hamilton, Jos Reynolds, Maddie Van Horn, Ella Meyer, Jessica Semenoff, Jennifer Chung, Kyle Percy (coach). Bottom row: Taylor McIntyre, Joshlyn DeRosa, Jessica Paul, and Alle Atkinson.
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Guay seeks revenge at Val Gardena THE ASSOCIATED PRESS VAL GARDENA, Italy - Erik Guay wants revenge. Aksel Lund Svindal only wants to maintain his speed. And Steven Nyman wants to prove that his victory a year ago was no fluke. As for Bode Miller, he’s still getting used to his new, lighter frame in the speed events. There are plenty of storylines heading into the World Cup season’s first classic downhill on the Saslong course. Guay thought he won the race last year until a drastic weather change helped later starters on a shortened course, with Nyman taking the win and Rok Perko of Slovenia claiming second, relegating Guay to third. “Last year in my mind I had a victory here. I think I skied a victory and the weather changed. Not to take anything away from Steven or Rok Perko but that’s how I look at it,” Guay said after leading downhill training Thursday ahead of Svindal and Manuel Osborne-Paradis. “All I can do is ski to my potential Saturday and take some chances, in a smart way, then anything is possible,” the Canadian added. Weather could be a factor again, with snow forecast overnight into Friday when racing begins with a super-G, an event Svindal has won twice, including last year. The downhill Saturday is the first of the European clas-
sics that also include Wengen, Switzerland; Kitzbuehel, Austria; and GarmischPartenkirchen, Germany - all of which have been World Cup stops since the 1960s. “(A fair race) is all I ever hope for,” said Svindal, the overall World Cup leader who has been dominating the speed events since the start of last season. “I don’t care if it’s pitch black or if it’s sunny, as long as everyone has the same conditions. I think everyone who knows they can win the race on a normal day wants it like that - the same for everyone.” Nyman’s only other career win also came in the downhill in Val Gardena, in 2006, and the Saslong’s long gliding sections and big jumps suit his 6-foot-4 (1.93-meter) frame. “I have long legs and terrain is a big thing (here),” Nyman said. “A lot of the other countries I don’t think jump as well as we
jump. We train that as kids a lot. A lot of guys want to knock the jumps down and we’re kind of like, ‘Why are you knocking the jumps down?’ “I’ve always felt good and comfortable in those scenarios,” added Nyman, who is from Sundance, Utah. “Ever since the first day I raced this course, I felt like I could do well here.” Miller won the super-G in Val Gardena
in 2006 but has never won the downhill, with his best finish second in 2008. “You can do what you can do here but the light and the wind play huge factor,” said Miller, “I’ve skied well here a lot of times but this one requires a little more luck.” Miller lost more than 20 pounds (about 10 kilograms) when he took last season off to recover from left knee surgery.
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Hockey NHL
Eastern Conference Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pt Boston 34 23 9 2 48 Montreal 36 21 12 3 45 Tampa Bay 34 20 11 3 43 Detroit 36 15 12 9 39 Toronto 36 17 16 3 37 Ottawa 36 14 16 6 34 Florida 35 13 17 5 31 Buffalo 34 8 23 3 19 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pt Pittsburgh 36 25 10 1 51 Washingtn 34 18 13 3 39 Carolina 34 14 13 7 35 Phila 34 15 15 4 34 Rangers 35 16 17 2 34 New Jersey 35 14 15 6 34 Columbus 34 14 16 4 32 Islanders 35 9 19 7 25 Western Conference Central Division GP W L OT Pt Chicago 37 25 7 5 55 St. Louis 33 22 7 4 48
Colorado 33 22 10 1 45 Minnesota 36 20 11 5 45 Dallas 33 16 12 5 37 Nashville 34 16 15 3 35 Winnipeg 36 15 16 5 35 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pt Anaheim 36 24 7 5 53 L. A. 35 23 8 4 50 San Jose 34 21 7 6 48 Vancouver 36 20 10 6 46 Phoenix 33 18 10 5 41 Calgary 34 13 16 5 31 Edmonton 36 11 22 3 25
Anaheim at NY Islanders, 7 p.m. Carolina at Tampa Bay, 7 p.m. Buffalo at Boston, 7 p.m. Detroit at Toronto, 7 p.m. Philadelphia at Columbus, 7 p.m. New Jersey at Washington, 7 p.m. St. Louis at Edmonton, 10 p.m. Dallas at San Jose, 10:30 p.m.
Today’s games Anaheim at New Jersey, 7 p.m. Washington at Carolina, 7 p.m. NY Islanders at NY Rangers, 7 p.m. Florida at Winnipeg, 8 p.m. Vancouver at Chicago, 8 p.m. Saturday’s games Calgary at Pittsburgh, 1 p.m. Phoenix at Ottawa, 2 p.m. Colorado at Los Angeles, 4 p.m. Montreal at Nashville, 7 p.m.
KIJHL Kootenay Conference Eddie Mountain Division GP W L T OL Pt Creston 30 21 9 0 0 42 Kimbley 31 16 14 1 0 33 Fernie 29 14 11 0 4 32 Col. Val 34 10 18 3 3 26 Golden 33 8 22 0 3 19 Neil Murdoch Division GP W L T OL Pt Nelson 31 23 4 1 3 50 B.V. 24 16 6 1 1 34 Castlegar 32 16 12 1 3 36 Spokane 35 12 20 0 3 27
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Basketball Trail Men’s Basketball
League Points Per Game G. Harrison Ross 24 J Corcoran NP 21 M.Larsen RI 16 S. Oates NP 14 Assits Per Game M.Davies Mota 6 S. Oates NP 5 J Corcoran NP 4 S Mota Mota 3 Rebounds B Benner Ross 8 J.Simpson Mota 7 Mauro RI 6 E.Canzian Mota 5 l Standings W L T Rock Island 1 3 0 Mota Auto 4 0 0 Northport 2 2 0 Rossland 1 3 0 Monday’s Games Rock Island 61 North Port 59 Mota 61 Rossland 59
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The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) board of directors voted recently to support the request from the Christina Lake Chamber of Commerce for gas tax funding from electoral area C for the purchase and application of the sedum/moss living roof for the Christina Living Arts Centre. The roof, which was com-
pleted in 2011, has allowed the centre to keep expenses low and to continue to be a first rate green facility. “That was among the final touches for the welcome centre and part of the leed construct,” said Grace McGregor, RDKB Area C director. “They borrowed money to complete that. What I’m doing is paying that back for them because it comes under what you can use gas tax money
on.” Bob Dupee, chair of the Christina Lake Arts and Artisans Society and project manager for the construction of the arts centre, said having the living roof is at the centre is hugely beneficial. “The sedum/moss is designed to withstand a lot of temperature extremes, droughts, and that kind of thing,” he said. “It upped the value of the roof.
When we get flash rain storms in the summer, instead of the roof just pouring off water like it did–it just absorbs water. It’s like a big sponge.” Dupee said the roof helps regulate the temperature of the arts centre, keeping it cool in the summer and warm in the winter. “It adds a thicker layer of insulation in the winter,” he said.
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Santa looking to swap outdated ride for super economy sleigh NORTH POLE - Driveway can exclusively reveal that Santa Claus has been visiting local dealerships kicking tires—ahem, rails—in his search for a new ride. Ever conscious of the increasing cost of gas and effect his multi-million-kilometre Christmas flight has on the environment, Santa seems to have opted for 2014 Ford Transit Connect Wagon for his next sleigh. The wagon promises a fuel economy of 7.84 L/100 kms fuel economy,which means the sleigh will be kinder to the environment than his current means of transporting gifts to the world’s children. As an added benefit, the EcoBoost engine – which is finely tuned for high-speed performance – would offer speeds much faster than Santa ever travelled in his former 36-hoofpowered sleigh. The expected upgrade comes as a record number of children earn spots on the “nice” list, increasing the payload weight of his bag of gifts beyond the normal tow rating of his nine-reindeer team. Santa told me that changing his mode of transportation will not compromise his ability to remain true to his mission. “My goal is and always has been
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giving presents to good the nine reindeer look girls and boys, and a new forward to some time sleigh will make that off. Every year, the process more effective,” flying animals travel he says. “Let’s face it, 200,194,557 kms and every year there are more they’d like some time to children who earn presrest, he says, explaining ents. Things are simply there are still splinters getting out of control, embedded in his hoofs and my old sleigh just from a particular wooden My goal is and isn’t going to be able to roof in northern BC. always has been hack it much longer. With “You really can’t beat giving presents to the new sleigh, I will be this new sleigh,” says able to travel faster and good girls and boys, Goddard. “It offers carry more toys.” and a new sleigh will outstanding fuel econFord engineers develomy without sacrificing oped the Transit Connect make that process power. It even offers more effective. Wagon sleigh concept an electric windshield weeks after hearing of defroster, making short Santa Santa’s dilemma during work of icy windshields cold weather testing in in wintry conditions. So, the North Pole. if there’s a foggy Christmas Eve, we “This is a winning situation for all,” won’t need a red-nosed reindeer to says Darren Goddard, chief engineer guide Santa around the world.” for Ford Transit Connect Wagon. “The Some extras appear to have swung increased efficiency means added time Santa in the direction of the Transit for Santa to enjoy milk and cookies at Connect. SYNC with MyFord Touch stops. His new ride will offer 100 cubic offers a touch screen display with feet of cargo space and versatility to navigation so Santa can easily find haul up to 2,000 pounds, which Santa all the good children, even in more will need.” remote areas. Reindeer spokesperson Dasher says The child observation mirror would
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All kinds of tobacco are harmful to health Mailbox
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can cause cancer, just like cigarettes, along with other health problems such as tooth loss and gum disease. While some nicotine replacement therapy (patches, lozenges, sprays) can be helpful, not all work for smokeless tobacco. Some people prefer alternative medicine (hypnosis, acupuncture, herbal treatments, etc.), although studies are inconclusive as to its effectiveness. The American Cancer Society offers a Guide to Quitting Smokeless Tobacco on its website (cancer. org) and assistance by phone at 1-800227-2345. Here are additional resources:
out of the way for him. I can’t afford to pay a second person. I work the third shift and am the main provider for my family of five. -Broke in Ohio Dear Broke: Anyone who picks you up regularly deserves to be given something for gas and wear-and-tear on the car. She is doing you a favor, and it’s starting to cause some resentment, which means she could stop offering you a lift and you’d have to make other arrangements. You do not have to offer her as much as the coworker who must travel a greater distance, but perhaps you could fill up the tank once in a while. Ask her what she thinks is fair, tell her what you can afford, and try to work out a compromise. Dear Annie: I had tears in my eyes reading the letter from “Lonely in California.” It was a sad and depressing life taking care of young children while my hus-
band would rather be drinking with his buddies. Over the years, I saw a couple of divorce lawyers, but I was afraid to be on my own. And my husband made it clear that I could leave, but not with the kids. So I stayed in this miserable mess.
This summer, after he got completely wasted every day, my worst nightmare happened. He was so drunk that he didn’t realize he was sexually assaulting our 7-year-old daughter. I got a restraining order, filed for divorce and am now on my own.
It’s scary, but I have so much peace in my heart. I still feel like a failure as a mother for allowing my kids to live with this man, but I know I will get past this, and in the end, leaving will be worth it. -- Relieved in Massachusetts
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Nicotine Anonymous (nicotine-anonymous. org) at 1-877-8796422; Kill the Can (killthecan.org); the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (cdc.gov/tobacco) at 1-800-QUIT-NOW, and the National Cancer Institute (cancer.gov) at 1-800-4-CANCER, or smokefree.gov at 1-877-448-7848. Good luck. Dear Annie: I recently lost my driving privileges and have been getting a ride from a co-worker twice a week. I am right on her way to the office, so it’s not at all out of her way. This co-worker recently blindsided me with a demand to pay her gas money. I don’t feel I should pay her, because she already drives there. Do you think I should pay? How much? I already pay another person to take me to and from work on the other three days because it is definitely
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Dear Annie: After many years of using smokeless tobacco, I’d like to quit. Are there any effective measures one can take to beat this highly addictive habit? I use the kind of tobacco that comes in a can, and it goes wherever I go. It wakes me up in the morning demanding attention. I believe it is partially responsible for my high blood pressure. My dentist has concerns for my teeth and gums. I mentioned my tobacco use to my doctor, but he couldn’t give me a response that would be an effective way to quit. I see commercials on TV for a drug that helps smokers, but I don’t know whether it would be helpful for those of us who dip. I, and the many others with this problem, would appreciate any advice. -- Not a Baseball Player Dear Not: Smokeless tobacco is also called chew, snuff, spit and oral tobacco, but it still
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YourByhoroscope Francis Drake For Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Be patient with children today, and also be patient with romantic partners, because it’s easy to be critical. The lack of support from others might discourage you. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Don’t push your luck talking to older family members today (or partners), because people are in a grumpy mood. Just keep a low profile to keep the peace. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) It’s easy to fall into worry mode today. Why not make a list so that you can crystallize exactly what you’re anxious about? Sometimes when it’s clear instead of fuzzy, it has less power over you. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Why is there always so much month left at the
end of the money? This is a tough month for everyone. (Gulp.) And then there’s January. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) It’s easy to feel discouraged today. Perhaps others are critical of you or uncooperative. Be gentle with family members and don’t expect too much. This is a brief dark cloud passing quickly. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) You might doubt yourself or have second guesses about something today. Don’t worry; a lot of people feel that way today. Keep your head down and your powder dry. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Someone in a group might say something that hurts your feelings or shoots you down. People are inclined to be like that today. It’s hard to garner sympathy. Oh well.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) This is a poor day to ask authority figures for permission or approval. (Of course, it might be easier to ask for forgiveness later.) SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Travel plans look bleak today, as do plans for higher education, medicine, publishing, the media and the law. Fear not, because these doubts will be quickly
removed. (One hopes.) CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) You might be disappointed in your fair share of something. “Fair? It ain’t fair!” That’s why this is a poor day to decide how to share something. Wait for another day. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Relations with partners and close friends are strained today because people feel
cautious, withdrawn and even critical of each other. Just coast. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Use today’s energy to do routine work that you usually might avoid. Your focus and attention are excellent, so use this to your advantage. YOU BORN TODAY You’re strong-willed and have a powerful energy. You’re very physical and know how to
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from the Town of Creston, WynndelWith only two Lakeview and Canyonweeks left to get prop- Lister respond to fight erty owner approval fires in the Westfor fire service protec- Creston/Creston flats tion in West Creston area. According to and on the Creston the RDCK petition, flats, volunteers con- residential and farm tinue their push to get owners would pay enough signatures on a maximum rate of a Regional District of $1.24 per $1,000. Central Kootenay petiMcLeod said that tion. the society is not a cer“This is some- tified fire department. thing we have been “We are not working toward for a equipped to fight long time,” said Jim structure fires,” he McLeod, president of said. the West Creston Fire He added that the Protection Society society would likely be (WCFPS). “We have disbanded if the petia solution to provide tion does not succeed. certified fire protec“The WCFPS is only tion to residents and able to operate from businesses at a reason- March 1 to Oct. 31,” able cost — we just said society volunteer need their signatures Cathy Robinson. “If a to move ahead.” resident has an insurThe proposal would ance policy that says see fire departments the property is within a protected or semi-protected area, or within eight kilometres of a fire hall, that policy is not valid.” Given residents’ The lack of fire provocal complaints about tection for Robinson the smell, steps to and her neighbours improve the situation may be a pre-requisite for another capital project in the budget; the city plans to put aside $1.2 million in 2017 for a sewage treatment plant expansion.
hit home with recent news out of Peachland, a rural community near Kelowna, last week. Within a oneweek period, two houses burned to the ground while neighbours could only stand and watch because the area does not have fire
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rely on proprietary technologies that have high long-term maintenance costs. For example, one system might be inexpensive to install, but you’re stuck buying the suppliers brand of filters for the rest of the system’s life.
Southside residents living in the vicinity of the City of Revelstoke sewage treatment facility will be pleased to hear city staff are following through with plans to reduce the summer stink. The smell issues at the treatment facility came to a head late this summer when residents organized a protest at the city public works yard. City staff investigated the problem, and new testing seemed to indicate the odour was to our sponsors and local businesses for emanating from the supporting Gold Fever Follies 2013!! sewer head works, not • The City of Rossland the sewage lagoons as • Teck previously thought. • Columbia Basin Trust In other words, the re from the Gold Rush Days Live Musical Theat the Gold smell that wells up in • Rossland Community Branch Nelson & Fever the summer seems District Credit Union toFollies be coming mostly • British Columbia Arts Council from the June 29 to underground • Trail District Arts Council August 24 sewer system. • Province of British Columbia Rossland Miners Hall 2 Shows Daily The of on Columbia Ave, •Service Canada Tues thru Sat City Rossland 3pm & 7:30pm has budgetRevelstoke • Rossland Arts Council www.goldfeverfollies.com ed $200,000 in 2014 • Alpine Grind • Ferraro Foods • The Flying Steam Shovel to find a solution to the issue. The budget • Aldo Cleaners and • Idgies • Sun Life Financial is still in a preliminary Laundry Services • Lauener Bros. Jewellers - Rauni Naud phase. • Alpine Drug Mart IDA • Legacy Gifts & • The Brew Shop Too Also, the city has • Bear Country Kitchen Brew Shop • The Red Pair issued a request for • Better Life Fitness • Mike’s RV Ranch • Tim Hortons expressions of inter• Century 21-Mary Amantea • Mountain Nugget • Trail Coffee & Tea • Colander Restaurant Chocolate Company • Host Families, est on BC Bid, seeking • Feather Your Nest • Rossland Grocery G&T Butler, S&T Cutt, proposals from engin• Got Juiced • Shine Salon S.McBride, K.Moore. eering companies • Hall’s Basics interested in designing systems to help mitigate the smell. Call the to see City of Revelstoke how newspaper advertising Development Services can work for you. director Mike Thomas 250-368-8551 said he is hopeful that
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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.
Excellent spacious home situated in a park like surrounding with gardens and fruit trees. The shop, barn, fenced dog run with kennel, provide numerous opportunities to get away from the everyday challenges. There is ample space to handle several horses as well. Call today!
Great rental package! Upstairs suite features laminate flooring, 2 bedrooms, bright and airy feel, and a great view! Downstairs suite is a compact 1 bdrm. Also includes a vacant 120 x 100 lot with off-street parking! Both suites current rent totals $1050.
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$279,000
5 bdrms & 2.5 baths. This wonderful family home features many recent upgrades. The large back deck is great for entertaining right off the newly updated kitchen. Family friendly neighborhood and just minutes to downtown Fruitvale. Call Jodi 250-231-2331
940 9th Avenue, Montrose $209,500 MLS #2394047
1213 Primrose Street, Trail $203,900 MLS # 2393982
This townhouse is fully renovated and offers carefree low maintenance living. Favored end unit. Fully fenced back yard. Xeriscape landscaping with a small veggie garden. The inside of this great home is inspiring. New kitchen, new furnace and new windows!
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Quiet, private location with garage with workshop. 2 bdrms, one bath, large fully renovated kitchen, separate eating area, office/den, and spacious living room. New flooring throughout. Hot water heat with electric boiler. Power costs are very reasonable and property taxes are low.
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$264,900
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$399,000
Lovely family home in Glenmerry with many upgrades such as plumbing, wiring, drywall insulation, flooring and windows. Enjoy the open floor plan and fabulous covered deck. Call your REALTOR® now before its gone!!
Perfection! This gorgeous home built in 2009 has it all, 3 bdrms 4 baths, 9 foot ceilings, granite countertops, hard wood, man cave, double garage, and so much more!! All this and situated on a beautifully, landscaped, private lot close to all amenities. You must see to believe!
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314 Montcalm Road, Warfield
$419,000
$265,000
This graceful and spacious home offers beautiful “heritage” characteristics including hardwood floors, French doors, charming den, and large rooms. Master bedroom offers huge en suite with jetted tub and lots of closet space. Open and bright kitchen with large, sunny eating area and patio doors to deck.
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. Call your
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202 Kootenay Avenue, Tadanac
$310,000
1741 - 3rd Avenue, Rossland 1887 Spokane Street, Rossland
$189,000
This home has had many upgrades including new flooring, windows, bathroom, paint and front porch. Newer gas furnace and roof. Lots of privacy on this, .13 acre lot with plenty of trees surrounding it and a large wood deck. Call your REALTOR® today. Call Christine (250) 512-7653
$449,000
This 4 plex is a must see! Immaculate 4-2 bdrm units that have been impeccably maintained and renovated. Each unit is approx. 950 sq ft, separately metered, have washers/dryers, hot water tanks and all appliances. 4 covered parking spaces with storage lockers, large .21 acre lot, brand new roof over carports and newer roof on the building. Great rental income!
You will love the floor plan and space in this very well maintained Tadanac Home. It offers a very large and gracious living-room with fireplace. Enjoy entertaining with a beautiful dining room, opens to cozy sun room. Many upgrades including wiring and plumbing. Master bdrm on main with en suite and 3 great bedrooms up. Hardwood floors in living room (under carpet). Don’t miss viewing, call or e-mail your REALTOR® for your personal viewing.
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