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Trail, Fruitvale and Rossland hosting seasonal festivities this weekend BY LIZ BEVAN Times Staff

Watching a Christmas parade usually means getting all bundled up with hats, gloves, scarves and more, but not for the Mystic Dreams Belly Dancers. Lisa Keech, member of the belly dancing group, will be performing at this year's Santa's Candy Parade on Saturday and just like every other year, all of the dancers' winter wear will be hidden beneath their costumes. “We just wear long underwear under everything,” she said. “We all have our coats on right before the parade starts and then we take them off.” The weather forecast for Saturday's parade shows a little snow and a high of 4 C – a bit warmer than last year's freezing temperatures. All the long johns in the world couldn't have kept Keech and her fellow dancers warm in the 2013 parade. “Last year, it was freezing – it was -25 or something,” she said. “I wore three skirts, plus long underwear underneath them and some warm boots. Nobody can see under there anyways.” When Christmastime comes to mind, belly dancing isn't generally the first thing people think of, but the Mystic Dreams Belly Dancers try their best to stay in theme. “We wear Santa hats with lights on them and we mostly wear red and white in our costumes as well, to make it a little more Christmas-y,” she said. “Then we play Christmas music out of the back of our vehicle that we decorate. It is so fun. If you pick the right piece of music you can do anything.” The belly dancing performance is just one of the attractions in Santa's Candy Parade at Silver City Nite, the all-day holiday celebration in downtown Trail. The parade will follow the usual route from Helena and the Esplanade, up Bay Ave, left on Farwell, left on Cedar and then down Eldorado back to the Esplanade. It starts at 4 p.m. sharp. Bringing up the rear of the parade line will be Santa Claus, who will be roll-

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Lisa Keech, of the Mystic Dreams Belly Dancers, shows off the layers of clothes she plans to wear during Saturday’s Santa’s Candy Parade in downtown Trail. ing into town on a fire truck, giving his groups, businesses and more to support eight reindeer a break before Christmas each other while enjoying some holiday Eve. spirit.” Andrea Jolly, communications and The celebration will feature activities event planner with the City of Trail, and performances from local groups, says the city enjoys hosting events like including Greater Trail Minor Hockey Silver City Nite because it brings the hosting a street hockey game, Christmas community together to celebrate the carols from the St. Michael's Choir and holiday season. a chance to visit with Santa after the “The city wants to provide a welcom- parade is finished. ing environment so we can celebrate There will also be hot chocolate and the pride in our community,” she said. hot dogs available for purchase with a “This event is an opportunity for locals, donation. non-locals, organizations, community See TREE, Page 3

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Fruitvale's inaugural council meeting was short and sweet on Tuesday evening with only a few items on the agenda. Mayor Patricia Cecchini read her Mayor's Address to Council at the beginning of the meeting, thanking the councillors and looking towards the future. “It is difficult for me to express the feelings of humility, pride and most importantly, excitement that I am experiencing here this evening,” she began. “I am honoured that the citizens have placed in me, and (the councillors) as fellow members of council, their trust and confidence to address the many challenges that lay before us. I feel such pride in our home of Fruitvale, I am proud to live here and I am proud that our residents enjoy the life in Fruitvale.” After accepting the minutes from the last two council meetings, the councillors around the table had the task of choosing their representative for the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary. Veteran council member Tabatha Webber nominated Cecchini to continue in her role as Fruitvale Director for the RDKB and the mayor accepted. James Ellison, a new face in Fruitvale council chambers, nominated incumbent councillor Bert Kniss

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for the job of alternate director with the RDKB, but the councillor said he couldn't do it. “I am going to have to decline that,” said Kniss. “I just have too many other things going right now.” When Kniss passed on the nomination, Ellison nominated Webber, who accepted. Before the meeting was called, Cecchini spoke with individual councillors about other committee appointments. First time councillors Ellison and Stephen Morissette, are already getting their feet wet in municipal governance with appointments to several committees. Councillor Ellison has been named to the Chamber of Commerce and the Beaver Valley Water Service Committee, and will be acting as Spirit Events and Trails liaison. Morissette will be joining Kniss on the Finance and Budget Committee and was appointed to the Lower Columbia Community Development Team and Tourism Committee. The Personnel Committee added one this year, with Cecchini as the chair and Morissette and Webber lending a hand. After committee appointments were made, Councillor Kniss wanted to ensure that there was an opportunity to revisit the list to make changes in the future. See CHANGES, Page 3

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Samantha Theobald, a member of the J.L. Crowe Interact Club, shows off some of the poinsettia plants the club sold during their fundraising drive. The money raised from the poinsettia sales will be going to the Friends of the Skate Park organization to fund the building of a skate park in the Trail area.

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holiday season. The club's annual poinsettia flower sale has funded trips in the past, but this year, the money raised will be going towards the Trail Skate Park. Claire Hewson, Crowe teacher with the Interact Club, says she is happy to see students tak-

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students come out of their shell and step up.” Patrick Audet, director of Friends of the Skate Park, says the group is always grateful when a local fundraiser chooses them as a recipient. “It is great having students do these sort of fundraisers, but then to give them the power to decide where the money goes, and they chose the skate park, we are over the moon,” he said. “Anything we can do to heighten the awareness of the need of a skate park in Trail and if the kids are saying we want to donate the money we raised to help the skate park, we are really happy. Thanks for choosing us.”

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Tree lighting in Rossland, Santa’s Village in Fruitvale FROM PAGE 1 The city is including downtown businesses in the spirit of the holiday by hosting a Christmas tree decorating contest. Trail residents aren’t the only ones who will be enjoying the holiday season in the streets on Saturday. Rossland has its own Christmas celebration with the 21st annual Rekindle the Spirit of Christmas event. Jody Blomme, executive director of the Rossland Chamber of Commerce, says one of the highlights of the annual event is the Reindeer Prance, where kids get a chance to act as Santa’s reindeer in a march down Columbia Ave. at 1 p.m. At the end of their parade route, the kids will get their pictures taken with the man in red. To round out the day’s events, the City of Rossland sets up a Christmas tree in Harry Lefevre Square where there will be Christmas carols and a lighting ceremony. “One of the big traditional parts of the day is the city’s Christmas tree,” said Blomme. “At 4:40 p.m., we have carollers from the Rossland Light Opera Players and the Rossland Glee Club, and then the lighting of the tree.” Blomme says the timing of the tree lighting was deliberate to give Trail residents a chance to make it up to Rossland after the Silver City Nite parade. The rest of the Rossland Rekindle event includes

carol sing-a-longs, a luncheon at the legion, cake bingo at the Miner’s Hall, chestnut roasting on an open fire, bake sales, retail sales and much more. Blomme says one of the best things about the annual festivities is the focus on tradition. “The wonderful thing about this event is that it is a 21-year tradition,” she said. “Much of it stays the same.” In Fruitvale, they will be kicking off the holiday season with their annual Jingle Down Main event. Starting at 5 p.m. on Saturday, the village will have vendors selling delicious homemade food, hot chocolate and hot dogs. Shoppers will enjoy instore specials from Fruitvale retailers and kids can visit Santa’s Village while their parents listen to Christmas carols. Once bellies are full and warmed up with hot chocolate or apple cider, sledders will be barrelling down the Matterhorn Toboggan Run and for the more leisurely, there will be horse-drawn wagon rides through the Village. Earlier in the afternoon, the Fruitvale Memorial Centre will be transformed into a movie theatre, showing “How to Train Your Dragon 2” and a Christmas story reading by the ladies at the Beaver Valley Library. The movie starts at 2:30 p.m. and admission is by donation of a non-perishable food item or a new toy.

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Sherri Bond, program manager for specialized victim services at FAIR, holds up a white ribbon, worn as a symbol of opposition to violence against women. The campaign was started by a group of men who saw the need to speak out after the Montreal Massacre in 1989 where 14 women were killed by a gunman claiming to be fighting feminism. The anniversary of the shooting is on Saturday and FAIR will be at Waneta Mall with an information booth handing out white ribbons and starting a conversation about violence against women.

FROM PAGE 1 “I would just like to see the new councillors get various opportunities,” he said. “I would like to see an annual review of these roles.” He was told that there already was a review of committee appointments and if any councillor wanted to make a change, it would be looked at. Amendments to the Five-Year Financial Plan were on the agenda at the meeting, with more money being spent is some areas and less in others. The cemetery expansion budget was decreased by $31,000, carrying forward the amount in the village’s budget. Documents explain that the money was initially to go towards lawn crypts, but no purchases were made this past year. The village spent more than planned on the sewer main realignment and lift station feasibility study, decreasing the sewer surplus by $12,000. Among a few other minor changes, a planning grant that would have given Fruitvale $10,000 from the provincial government was cancelled. The inaugural meeting closed out with a discussion about the 2015 meeting schedule and Jingle Down Main. The scheduling discussion ended with a consensus to keep it the same – regular council meetings on the first Monday of every month, with Committee of the Whole meetings on the third Monday.

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refreshments will be provided. Phone George (250) 352.7600. Music • Tuesday, Charles Bailey Theatre at 7:30 p.m., the Trail Society of Performing Arts presents Black Umfolosi. A self taught acappella (Imbube) singing and traditional dance group that was formed in 1982. Specializing in imbube music, gumboot dance and Zulu dance, they have delighted audiences all over the world. To submit email newsroom@ trailtimes.ca

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people Government under-spent on maintaining graves of war dead THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA - A government analysis shows Veterans Affairs underspent by more than $2.6 million on maintaining grave markers for Canada’s war dead last year, at cemeteries like the ones in Italy visited last week by Julian Fantino. The review of the memorial and cemetery maintenance program shows just 2,500 of 7,000 grave markers were properly maintained last

year. Fantino, the veterans affairs minister, is under fire for attending Second World War commemorations in Italy while controversy raged in Ottawa about his department’s treatment of veterans seeking mental health benefits. The analysis shows the government earmarked more than $18.5 million in fiscal 2013-14 to help preserve the memory of Canadians who died

Ina Cristofoli (nee Wolf) passed away peacefully on November 27, 2014 at her home in the Langley Lodge, Langley, B.C. due to complications from Alzheimer’s. She was 86. Ina was born in Trail, B.C. on December 25, 1927 to Joseph Sr. and Veronica (Frankovitch) Wolf. She graduated from Trail High School and attended Trail Business College in 1948-49. She worked at Cominco, retiring after 24 years of service. She married Alfeo (Al) Cristofoli in 1951. They had four children. Ina and Al divorced in 1972. Ina lived almost her entire life in Trail. When she needed full-time care and the support of her children she left Silver City Gardens for the Langley Lodge at the coast. Ina sang in the choir at “Our Lady” for more than twenty years. She was also the soloist at many weddings and funerals. She was active in CWL and Legion of Mary. She made two pilgrimages to Medjugorje and had an audience with Pope Benedict XVI. She was an avid gardener and a wonderful cook. Her grandchildren were the loves of her life. Ina is survived by her children: Janis (David) Eaton of Walla Walla, WA; Jean (Dr. Michael Uszler) of Playa Vista, CA; Sylvia (John Alty) of Port Moody, B.C.; and David (Lucie Lecours) of Langley, B.C.; eight grandchildren: Andrew (Stephanie) Eaton and Douglas (Megan) Eaton of Walla Walla, WA; Jonathan Lees, Michael Lees, Erik Rempel, and Adrienne Rempel, of Vancouver, B.C.; Michel (Nathalie) Gavard and François (Casandra) Gavard of Gatineau, QC; five great-grandchildren, and12 nieces and nephews. Ina is predeceased by her parents and her siblings and their spouses. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2014 at 10:30 am at the Holy Trinity Parish. Burial will be on Monday, December 15 at 10:30 am at Castlegar 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 register at www.myalternatives. ca. As an expression of sympathy, contributions can be made to the Langley Care Foundation. http:// langleylodge.org/fundraising/ or to the Langley Lodge at 4551 204th St, Langley, BC, V3A 5M9 (604-530-3205).

serving their country. Instead, the department spent less than $16 million, with just eight people doing the preservation work - far short of the 41 full-time employees originally projected for the program. The analysis also says foreign service providers completed maintenance work on 80 per cent of Canada’s overseas memorials, shy of their 85 per cent target. In the House of Commons today, Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau called on Prime Minister Stephen Harper to apologize to veterans. For his part, Fantino brushed aside questions about the cemetery maintenance, instead touting his government’s recent achievements in providing services to military veterans.

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The Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital Health Foundation hosted its annual Snowflake Gala on Nov. 22 at the Cominco Gym in Trail. The gala raised over $40,000 and attracted almost 400 people including (above from the left) Michelle Bedford, circulation manager of the Trail Times and Jen Harding joined by Lisa Pasin, director of development KBRH Health Foundation. The event featured an elegant meal, numerous silent auction items and music by Juno Award nominee Melody Diachun.

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(nee Beaudry) The family of Janis Lee Zanier sadly announce her passing on November 27th, 2014. She was born in Rossland on October 7, 1959, the fourth child of George and Annie Beaudry. She is lovingly remembered and cherished by her husband Pat, daughters Lauren (Albert Benson), Taylor and Jordan, her son Matthew; Janis’s sisters Carol Bacon and Patti (Larry) Turko, brother Garry ( Jennifer) Beaudry; parents-in-law Reno and Loretta Zanier, brothers-in-law Barry (Aileen) and Michael (Maria) Zanier, sister-in-law Lynne (Bevan) Blatchford and numerous nieces and nephews. Janis was predeceased by her parents George and Annie, sister Sharon Hammond, brother in-law Ted Hammond, nephew Kenny Hammond, and niece Kailee Zanier. Janis married Pat in 1985 and moved to Rossland where they raised their four children. Janis was a natural caregiver, something that was apparent in all aspects of her life. Fittingly, after raising her own family, she opened a home daycare where she continued her passion for nurturing children. Janis enjoyed cooking, gardening, and being outdoors with her dogs. She loved to spend time with family and friends at Christina Lake, and looked forward to her yearly travels to Mexico and Palm Desert. Janis will be remembered for her shining smile, nurturing presence, and gentle spirit. She will be greatly missed. A Celebration of Janis’s life will be held at the Rossland Secondary School gymnasium, on Saturday, December 6th, 2014 at 11:00 am with Gwen Ziprick officiating. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Janis’s name may be made to the Trail SPCA, 7700 3B Hwy, Trail, BC V1R 4X2. You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence at the family’s online register at www.myalternatives.ca

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The family of Glen Bailie sadly announces his passing. Glen passed away at the Penticton Regional Hospital early Sunday morning (November 30). Glen is survived by and will be very missed by his beloved wife Anne Bailie, his children Dave Bailie (Tracy), Mike Bailie, Geoff Bailie, Norm Bailie (Bonnie) and his grandchildren, Sean Bailie (Alyse), Aaron Bailie (Marissa), Ceilidh-Anne Bailie, MarkieMay Bailie, Jarrod Bailie, Ethan Bailie and Megan Bailie. He will also be deeply missed by all of his nieces and nephews. Glen was a loving, kind and giving man who was incredibly proud of his family. In there younger years Glen and Anne became very involved in square dancing and it became a life long passion for them. Glen went on to become an active square dance caller in the Kootenays where he made many life long friends. When Glen and Anne moved to the Okanagan in 1998, Glen continued to be an active member of the square dance community and eventually started teaching it in the elementary schools. Glen’s family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the nursing staff at Penticton Regional Hospital for their amazing support and care of Glen during his last days. A service for Glen will be planned for the spring. In lieu of flowers Glen’s family would like to ask that donations be made to either Parkinson’s Society or the Alzheimer’s Society of B.C.

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Data connection needed between car and mechanic

wo weeks ago I discussed the “connected car”. The connections my article referred to were those between one car and another and those between the car and essentially the highway system around the car. These connections main impetus is safety and efficiency. As a mechanic I am concerned with another connection. I would like a data connection. Yes, a modern automobile is a goldmine of diagnostic data. When it comes time to figure

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work while your vehicle is driving down the road would be a big plus. Many of you are driving a vehicle that has a version of a diagnostic connection. The OnStar system has that capability. This system has the ability to monitor some of the data on your vehicle’s network. If you choose to pay and use the service you can be informed by email when there are problems or when maintenance is due. You can also call directly for advice when a problem arises.

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I gathered that the manufacturers spend as little money as possible in the area of diagnostics. I recently watched a video interview with Bill Ford (executive chairman of the Ford Motor Company). When asked about the future of the independent auto repair shop, after a long pause he suggested there would likely be no need for them in the future. What was he thinking? Admittedly vehicles need repair far less frequently but I assure you they still do break. When they

Pinterest eyes growth in Canada

THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO - Social media platform Pinterest is best known as an aspirational online scrapbook to collect photos with drool-worthy recipes, glamorous redecorating ideas, and sartorial snapshots. But the rapidly growing bookmarking service is happy to see more users are also increasingly “pinning” hockey sticks, wood grain and booze. Once considered primarily a female-oriented social network, Pinterest is now attracting men in greater numbers. A good chunk of those new “pinners” are from Canada, which is Pinterest’s second largest market behind the U.S. “We’ve seen Canada grow at a great clip alongside or in parallel with the U.S.,” says Pinterest’s head of international, Matt Crystal. “The user base in Canada is 60 per cent

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS PHILADELPHIA - The cost of six geese-a-laying spiked considerably this year, while most of the items in the carol “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” saw little to no increase, according to the 31st annual PNC Wealth Management Christmas Price Index. A set of gifts in each verse of the song would set you back $27,673 in stores, an increase of less than $300 - or 1 per cent - from last year. But shoppers turning to the Internet would see a bigger bump of about 8 per cent over last year’s online prices, bringing the set of gifts in each verse to $42,959. Buyers looking to purchase all the items each time they were mentioned in the song - 364 that is - would spend $116,273, a modest 1.4 per cent increase from a year ago. PNC’s sources for the Christmas Price Index include retailers, the National Aviary in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia-based PHILADANCO and the Pennsylvania Ballet Company. Here is a look at the full set of prices: - Partridge, $20; last year: $15 - Pear tree, $188; last year: $184 - Two turtle doves, $125; last year: same - Three French hens, $181; last year: $165 - Four calling birds (canaries), $600; last year: same - Five gold rings, $750; last year: same - Six geese-a-laying, $360; last year: $210 - Seven swans a-swimming, $7,000; last year: same - Eight maids a-milking, $58; last year: same - Nine ladies dancing (per performance), $7,553; last year: same - 10 lords a-leaping (per performance), $5,348; last year: $5,243 - 11 pipers piping (per performance), $2,635; last year: same - 12 drummers drumming (per performance), $2,855; last year: same

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I am not very familiar with the OnStar system’s diagnostic capabilities. The system’s focus is more towards safety and convenience features for the vehicle owner. It is a hands free cell phone, GPS, 911 and door unlocking app. I do not think any manufacturers have any people or algorithms that analyze diagnostic data while you are driving. I may be wrong though. Technology moves fast these days. Several years ago I attended a vehicle diagnostics symposium and from there

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bigger than it was about 11 months ago and we’re growing really quickly.” In an online survey of anglophone Canadians conducted for the Media Technology Monitor in the fall of 2013, about 13 per cent of the respondents said they had used Pinterest in the past month, compared to 66 per cent for Facebook, 22 per cent for LinkedIn and 19 per cent for Twitter. About 21 per cent of the female respondents said they had used Pinterest recently, while just six per cent of men said they’d logged on lately. But Crystal says that gap is shrinking. “Among men growth rates are significantly higher right now than they are for women. In our more mature markets like the U.S. and in Canada we’re starting to see more and more men come to the realization that Pinterest is for them as well.”

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do break the challenge is in your mechanic’s court. I have used the diagnostic systems available from many of the manufacturers and they are far from the holy grail. Most of these systems hide the data and logic of the diagnosis from the mechanic. The result is a check this and check that routine and then some kind of definite conclusion. The trouble is many problems are intermittent. Therefore quite often the solution is “no problem found”. Solving intermittent problems requires a knowledge of the system involved. The checking must happen when the problem is present. There is no better way to

solve these problems than reading data directly from the vehicle when the symptom is present. I am confident my job is safe. Today’s complex vehicles present a challenging diagnosis and repair environment. As the manufacturers ignore our plight and focus on building a complex yet unbreakable machine we mechanics will harness our ingenuity to find solutions that keep your most expensive purchase next to your home purring down the road. Trail’s Ron Nutini is a licensed automotive technician and graduate of mechanical engineering from UBC. E-mail: nutechauto@telus.net

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Weekend celebrations highlight local communities

erhaps it’s due to the sinking loonie or simply because online shopping is easier, but it was refreshing to see an overwhelming response to the Trail Times recent poll on cross-border shopping. Eighty per cent of respondents said they wouldn’t be heading south of the border for their Christmas shopping. Granted this is far from a scientific poll and the number of voters isn’t revealed. But the simple fact that people are eschewing the traditional trip to Spokane for bargains is promising. That doesn’t mean shoppers won’t seek out the big box stores in Kelowna or Cranbrook but at least Canadian dollars will stay in Canada a bit longer. Which brings me to this weekend’s community celebrations. Bells will be ringing in Rossland, Fruitvale and Trail as they host their respective Christmas cele-

brations. And whether you rekindle in Rossland, jingle in Fruitvale or light up the Silver City, the events have double meaning for the communities. The celebrations are first and foremost an opportunity citizens to gather together and wish each other season’s greetings in a fun and festive atmosphere. The season is about the joy on children’s faces and nothing does that better than seeing Santa out in full force. From a parent’s point of view, it’s those moments that make the entire holiday hoopla worthwhile. A warm fire, hot chocolate, music and Santa all add up to a perfect starting point into the festive season. Of course another goal of the celebration is simply to get the public out and about and see what each community has to offer. As much as we hate to admit it, Christmas com-

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mercialism is a fact of life. Trying to stop it would yield as much success as trying to hold back the Columbia River with your foot. For local stores it’s often a make-or-break time of year. It’s no secret why they call it Black Friday in the U.S. and sadly in other parts of the world too. It’s the best time to get your store in the black on the balance sheet. And while consumers are bombarded with advertising all the “must haves” for under the tree from the major retailers,

it’s community events like this weekend that provide an opportunity and an excuse for shoppers to visit their local shops, markets and stores. You may not feel the need to buy anything but simply walking through a store supports the idea behind these events. The goal is to get people into their respective downtowns for a community celebration. It’s an opportunity for citizens to peruse what is available in their own backyard. And the benefits are numerous. Getting out to jingle, rekindle or parade instills a sense of community back into everyone involved. Getting out to visit local shops and stores supports those same businesses and justifies the effort each town makes in putting on these events. I don’t expect to get all my Christmas shopping done this weekend or even in downtown Trail. But by going out for a hot chocolate, listening to

some carols and walking through a couple of stores I might find a couple of items to knock off my Christmas list. I’ll see familiar faces, smile at excited kids crowding around Santa and just enjoy the fact that it’s all happening in my community. My $20 purchasing power isn’t going to but some store in the black for 2014 but it goes a long way in supporting the entire notion of spending local. And local spending means local jobs, local business and local success. It’s not a cure all for what ails some downtown districts but it’s a start. And if you can add a little Christmas joy to the entire day then it’s an outing well worth taking. You might even find yourself humming a Christmas tune or two on the way home. Guy Bertrand is the managing editor of the Trail Times

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Contact MP over pension cheque issues My constituency office in Castlegar has recently heard from many concerned seniors who did not receive their pension cheques as usual in October and November. When my assistant followed up with Service Canada, she was told that the SC regional offices had received thousands of complaints from seniors who found themselves in the same situation. Service Canada explained that they suspended the pension payments of individuals who have not updated their mailing addresses, whose T-4 pension slips had been returned to Service Canada as “undeliverable,” and who Service Canada could not get hold of in any other way. Unfortunately, this heavyhanded approach has meant hardship for many seniors who rely on their pension cheques

for the basic necessities of life. It can take Service Canada upward of seven business days to release a cheque once they are able to make contact with a pensioner. In the meantime, rent cheques are late, cupboards are empty, and people are panicked because of money shortages. When my assistant questioned the need for such extreme action, she was told that this “T-4 return policy” was implemented for “security reasons,” so that cheques did not continue to be sent to an individual who was deceased, or had moved away. This may sound reasonable, but the reality is that some of the seniors my office has spoken to have had no such changes. They are being punished because of an administrative situation that could have been

handled much more simply. One constituent wrote to me about her experience when she contacted Service Canada. “I spoke with a very polite man but the only reason he could give me for the ‘glitch’ was that I could not be found because they had no physical address—really. I was born in this country, I have lived my whole life in BC, I have worked from the age of 18 years in BC. I retired in 2001 and have been receiving my pension cheques uninterrupted. The last time I moved was 1981.” I would encourage any pensioner who has not received their cheques to contact my Castlegar office for assistance, 250-365-2792, 1-800-6672393, alex.atamanenko.c1@ parl.gc.ca. Alex Atamanenko, MP BC Southern Interior

Government policies hurting local veterans

Canada’s Auditor General, Michael Ferguson, found in his recent audit that “there are too many barriers to veterans getting mental-health services and benefits, including a complex application process and delays in getting their records from the Department of National Defense (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces.” This comes right after a report that $1.1 billion in Veteran Services cash was hauled back unspent by Harper. The recently announced $200 million over 50 years for mental health services for veterans is far too little and far too late. My friend, Lyle Crispin served for the Canadian Forces during the 1992 Yugoslavian civil war. He currently volunteers as a facilitator for a veter-

ans group in Trail. Lyle has seen first-hand the lasting physical and mental toll that war can take on our Canadian soldiers. Many of the veterans that work with Lyle have received lump sum cash payments for the injuries they suffered during service. A lump sum payment is the cheaper option for government, as it wipes away future obligations for on-going support and care. “I’ve seen it happen time and time again – the payout cash is gone within a year,” said Lyle. “Veterans find themselves without money, support or hope. I have seen too many veterans who view suicide as their only option.” Lyle is particularly frustrated by the Conservative claw-back

of $1.1 billion in money that was set aside for veterans, as the unmet need is significant. On Remembrance Day last month, we honoured those who have served in our military here and abroad. Those soldiers trusted each other to cover their backs. Those soldiers trusted their commanding officers to consider their safety in determining any action. Those soldiers trusted their government to deploy them wisely. We Canadians must now be trustworthy in our response to their need. Let’s not look for the cheapest way, let’s look for the best way to support our veterans. They deserve it. Connie Denesiuk Federal Liberal candidate South Okanagan-West Kootenay

Profits won’t change Canada Post plans An editorial from the Corner Brook Western Star It was a big surprise to everyone — including apparently Canada Post — that the Crown corporation made a huge profit in the just-ended third quarter. This is the same group that was predicting earlier this year it would be losing millions of dollars because Canadians weren’t using the services as much anymore.

Using that outlook, Canada Post announced that they would be ending door-to-door mail delivery in every community where it now exists and would, over time, be installing community boxes to deliver home mail. It didn’t matter to those in charge what the conditions — weather or geographic — prevailed in a community, home delivery would be axed.

Canada Post executives were quick to roll out their vision for how the system would work and how elderly or other mobility-challenged Canadians were expected to trudge to these superboxes to collect their mail. Canada Post was wrong about their financial outlook, but we can all be certain they will stick to their misguided plan.

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The Trail Smoke Eaters dealt defenceman Viktor Dombrovskiy to the Prince George Spruce Kings for towering defenceman Steve Penner and rugged forward Cooper Leitch. With the acquisition of the six-foot-five, 210-pound veteran Penner, the Smokies will shore up an already talented blue-line corps. The 19-year-old Prince George native has two goals and two assists this season, is strong and steady and notoriously hard to play against. “Coming from a game where we got physically outmatched by Vernon, both players bring a physical presence to this group, which we’re finding out we needed to some extent,” said Trail Smoke Eater coach and GM Nick Deschenes. Leitch, meanwhile, is an 18-yearold, six-foot-two, 215 pound forward, who counted two goals and an assist in 27 games for the Spruce Kings. “He moves really well for his size and I think his offensive numbers, being a first-year guy and probably not getting a lot of opportunity, are reflected of that, and I think the change of scenery might be good.” This weekend the team returns to the Cominco Arena for games against the Vernon Vipers on Saturday and Powell River Kings on Sunday. The Smokies are coming off a thrilling 3-1 win over the West Kelowna Warriors Friday, before falling to Vernon on Saturday. The team has been battling significant injury and illness issues, but look to be healthier this weekend.

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“It’s going to be a good test, and we’re almost healthy, except for Craig Martin . . . We’re in a little bit different situation from last week when we had four affiliate players dressed.” Martin is out for a few more weeks with a knee injury, but the Smokies should have Penner and Leitch in the line up this weekend and will see the return of Bryan Basilico, Robert Johnson, and Jeremy Lucchini. “It’s just the nature of the beast, a lot of teams have guys out long term. It’s a team sport and one guy will never make or break a team in my opinion no matter what the level, you always find ways.” The Smokies have had a difficult time with the Vernon Vipers this season, unable to register a win in three matches. “They’ve probably been the worst efforts we put forth this year especially in their building,” said Deschenes. “Putting a couple of those together is just not a good combination, but we have an opportunity on Saturday to redeem ourselves, and we’ll see how we respond.” On the upside, Trail is 2-0 against a good Powell River team, which is 13-7-06 and currently sit in second in the Island division. The Smokies played the Penticton Vees on Wednesday night in Penticton, but scores were unavailable at press time. Puck drop against the Vipers goes at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Cominco Arena, and at 3 p.m. Sunday against the Powell River Kings. Special admission to Sunday’s game is $5 for all in attendance. See more on the Trail-Penticton game in Friday’s Trail Times.

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The Beaver Valley Skating Club was out in full force as about 60 skaters participated in the lap-a-thon and simulated skate on Friday at the Beaver Valley Arena. Clockwise from top: The BVSC has over a dozen program assistants to help young skaters grow into accomplished competitors like Taryn and Jacob Verhelst, and McKenzie Walts (left). Instructors Llora McTeer, Mandy Paulsen, Liz Iannone, Verhelst, and Jane Sibbald (missing) are preparing the skaters for the East Kootenay Invitational in Cranbrook this weekend.

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was born a genConn Smythe trophy eration too late to in 1965. He won 10 see Jean Beliveau Stanley Cups as a in action, but player, and seven as as an avid Montreal an executive. Canadiens fan, as a kid Despite his sucI remember reading cess with the bleu, about the unrivaled blanc, et rouge, the skill and elegance of Quebec native was jim the lanky centreman even more highly whose hockey career regarded for his genspanned two decades erosity off the ice, Tight Lines in the 50s and 60s. his interaction with Beliveau died Tuesday night fans, and his proclivity to answer at age 83. The longest serving every piece of fan mail, email, and Canadiens captain played 18 sea- phone call he received. sons with les Habitant, scoring I remember my ‘Mr. Beliveau 507 goals and 1,219 points in 1,125 moment’ came shortly after I began NHL games. He was a 14-time All- my tenure as Times sports editor Star and a two-time Hart Trophy in 2011. Editor Guy Bertrand sugwinner and took home the first gested a story to commemorate

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the 50th anniversary of Beliveau and the Montreal Canadiens’ visit to Trail in September of 1961. With a healthy degree of skepticism, I fired off an email to the Canadiens executive Rejean Houle with the hope of contacting Beliveau. Much to my surprise, a week or so later, I received a phone call at the Times and the thick Quebecois accident which I’d heard so many times in interviews and archived recordings was unmistakably Beliveau. I asked him about the 1961 exhibition match in the Silver City between Montreal and the Spokane Comets, a game where Beliveau was too sick to play, but laced them up regardless. “The arena was full and I said,

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‘I’ll try,’ but just the same I had no business being on the ice but the arena was packed and the Trail Smoke Eaters represented us so well for many years at the world championship, what could I do?,” Beliveau told the Times in October 2011. In the first period the Canadiens centre fell hard to the ice and suffered a torn ligament. Beliveau missed 30 games that year, the most due to injury in his career. But ‘le Gros Bill’ never regretted the decision to play in that game at the Cominco Arena, or ever complained about the mishap. Throughout his hockey career and life he was the consummate gentleman. He recognized that the small, singular moments,

that perhaps held little significance for him, were monumental to the people with whom he stopped and talked, shook hands, or signed an autograph. I will always remember that one phone call and his extraordinary willingness to relate his experiences with humility and charm, to speak as a friend about his family, his career, and his brief time in Trail. When I thanked Mr. Beliveau, he replied with typical grace, as if it was I who paid him the honour. “It is a great pleasure for me because I remember Trail well, because of its fans and its people,” Beliveau said. “You can see they were great hockey fans.” Repose en paix Jean.

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submitted In Retirees Curling at the Trail Curling Club, a well played game between the Harvey Handley foursome and team Dan Horan, came down to a steal of one in the sixth end that proved to be the difference. Neither team could score more than one in any end and it was Harvey’s last rock in the eighth that avoided the tie and cemented the 5-3 Handley win. In an offensive display by both team Forest Drinnan and team Ernie Brown, crooked numbers filled the score board. When the fog cleared after eight ends, the game was tied at nines. Team Murray Walsh started slowly against team Jim Stewart. Down 5-2 after four ends they rallied back taking an 8-5 lead into the last end. Team Stewart with hammer needed four for the win, but only managed three for the tie, 8-8.

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is worth it (probably isn’t), and you were looking forward to his retirement. We also suspect you harbor some resentment toward your husband, as well as Kara, for his indulgence of her. This isn’t so much about “winning” the argument as it is about accepting whatever decision is reached. We suggest you and your husband sit down with an unbiased third party and speak openly of your concerns. If Kara doesn’t go to her expensive college, will she use it as an excuse to blame her parents if she isn’t successful? Will your resentment boil over and create a

And while you might appreciate the thought, it is also inconsiderate to show up and interrupt your day when you may have other things going on. You can say, “I wish I’d known you were stopping by. I have to run out. Sorry.” And then leave. Or you can close the blinds and not answer the door, but we suspect if you were willing to do that, they would already know to phone first. Dear Annie: “No Name” was unhappy because his wife refuses sex. I’m sure my husband could have written that letter, but there’s more to it. Sex is easy. Intimacy is where the work and effort must be applied. Intimacy begins with a couple being able to discuss anything without the other person reacting badly. It begins by treating each other with respect, letting the spouse know she is loved. And liked. Friendship is the most solid basis for intimacy

that I know of. My husband and I have been together a long time, but it’s pretty much all about him. He doesn’t like to talk about anything unless I agree with him completely. Anything else is criticizing or complaining. If I ask him to do

something, I’m giving him orders. He refused to be close to me unless it was for sex. So I cut him off about 10 years ago. We tried counseling, but he lied at every session. There are reasons why we are still together, but I can’t help wondering for how

long. -- Together but Alone Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please email your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net

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permanent rift? Would your husband be willing to have Kara take out student loans for a portion of the cost? Hopefully, your discussion will allow for some kind of agreement so that each of you can let go of whatever resentment currently exists. Dear Annie: I love my family and friends dearly, but some of them think it is perfectly OK to stop by unannounced. I ask only for a simple phone call to see whether it is a convenient time for them to pop in. They all have cellphones, so it’s not a matter of them being unable to call. I understand the occasional unannounced visit, but not every time. How can I get them to stop? -- G. Dear G.: If you answered the door in your birthday suit, you might get them to call first, but don’t bet on it. Some people believe it is flattering that they feel so welcome, they pop in without notice.

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Dear Annie: I have been married for 28 years to a hardworking man. We have one teenage daughter. “Kara” is very smart, and my husband spoils her rotten. Kara has her own car, and my husband gives her money whenever she asks for it. We have some money saved in a college account for her, but she wants to attend an elite school that is more than we can afford. We won’t qualify for financial aid. I think Kara needs to take the money we have saved and figure the rest out, but my opinion doesn’t matter. My husband will now delay retirement in order to pay for her to go to the school of her dreams. I think this is wrong, and it’s causing much tension in our household. What is your opinion? -- Annoyed Mom Dear Annoyed: Your husband is willing to do whatever he can to give Kara what she wants. You don’t think an expensive school

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work will yield a few surprises. Someone younger than you might catch you off guard. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Unexpected suggestions from someone could lead to fun, creative activities. You will discover something enjoyable related to the entertainment world or sports. Even news about children might surprise you. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Spontaneous discussions with family members might lead to home improvements today. Someone is full of bright ideas about how to improve things. Perhaps this person is you? LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) You are full of clever, inventive ideas today. Those of you who sell, market, teach, act or write easily will impress others with your original suggestions. Your daily routine also will be interrupted suddenly.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Trust your moneymaking ideas today. However, keep an eye on your money as well, because unpredictable situations could impact your assets and your cash. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Today Mercury is in your sign dancing with wild, wacky Uranus. That means today will be stimulating, active and full of new ideas!

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because today it’s easy to think outside the box. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) People in authority might be startled by your perceptive suggestions. Then again, they might be startled because your suggestions are so unusual! Either way, others will sit up and listen to you today. YOU BORN TODAY You are confident, imaginative and daring. You love

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Thinking of a Career Change?

Due to retirements and maternity leaves, our Trail Branch is looking for a Auto Customer Service Representative. Preference will be given to those candidates that possess a level 1 Insurance Brokers Licence; however, we are willing to train the right applicant. The right candidate will posses the following skills: â€˘ Excellent Customer Focused Attitude â€˘ Experience in Customer Service or Office Administration â€˘ Reliable Transportation & Drivers Licence ( Possible Mobile Road Service to Local Auto Dealers)

Complaints must be filed within a 45 day time limit.

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RHC Insurance Brokers have been in business for over 100 years in the West Kootenay Region. Through our 8 locations we provide a full range of Insurance Brokerage Services. For more details please visit our web site at www.rhcinsurance.com.

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Route 303 15 papers 12th Ave, 2nd St, Grandview Route 304 13 papers 12th & 14th Ave

Route 341 24 papers 10th Ave, 8th Ave, 9th Ave Route 344 17 papers 10th Ave, 9th Ave Route 345 12 papers 10th Ave, 9th Ave Route 347 16 papers 10th Ave, 9th Ave, 9th St Route 348 19 papers 12th Ave, Christie Rd Route 346 27 papers 8th, 9th & 10th Ave Route 340 24 papers 10th Ave, 7th St, 8th St

West Trail Route 149 7 papers Binns St, McAnally St, Kitchener Ave

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Rossland

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Personals ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 250-368-5651 FOR INFORMATION, education, accommodation and support for battered women and their children call WINS Transition House 250-364-1543

We would like to thank all the candidates that apply; however, we will only contact those who will receive an interview.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

FOUND: Case of CDs @ 3rd Ave. & McQuarry St., Trail. Please call 250-368-8115

TIMBER SUPPLY MANAGER

LOST: set of keys, Trail area. Please call 250-368-3697

Employment Help Wanted Cook Wanted Cook & kitchen help required. Apply in person with resume to Benedictâ€™s Steakhouse SchoÂżeld +iJhway 7rail 250-368-3360 Dental Hygienist required 1 day/week. Apply to trailhygienist@gmail.com

Cards of Thanks

The family of

Marc Marcolin would like to express their heartfelt appreciation to relatives, friends and neighbours who attended the service.

To all who in any way helped in our time of need, your thoughtfulness will never be forgotten.

Grace, Ken, Jim, Carol & Ron

Call Today! 250-364-1413 ext 206

Email: tmace@rhcinsurance.com

Atco Wood Products Ltd. is seeking a Timber Supply Manager with log procurement or related experience. The successful applicant will be responsible for all aspects of the Companyâ€™s timber procurement program from external sources. Working closely with the Atco Wood Products Woodlands group and the Veneer Plant management team, this individual will create and implement a strategic plan ensuring an on-going timber supply for the Veneer Plant operation. Duties will include: â€˘ All aspects of sourcing timber through the BC Timber Sales program â€˘ Managing a log purchase program from woodlots and private land sources (including the USA) â€˘ Managing quality control for all outside purchased timber Critical to the role will be your ability to function as an integral member of a team of results-oriented Forestry professionals. You will possess excellent negotiation, communication and leadership skills, and have strong analytic and problem solving capabilities. A minimum of years experience in a related Âżeld would be a deÂżnite asset. If this opportunity is what you are looking for, and you have the skills necessary to succeed in this role, please forward your resume to kris.harvey@atcowoodproducts.com. Atco Wood Products Ltd. is a progressive SFI certiÂżed family owned company located in the West Kootenay region of BC. The Company has over 50 years of history in the Forestry and Wood Products Manufacturing Industries. For more information on the Company, please visit the website at www.atcowoodproducts.com. Atco offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience and qualiÂżcations.

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**WANTED** NEWSPAPER CARRIERS TRAIL TIMES Excellent Exercise Fun for All Ages Call Today Start Earning Money Tomorrow Circulation Department 250-364-1413 Ext. 206 For more Information

6” Jointer on solid cast iron stand $100.; Older Dewalt radial arm saw, runs great $40.; Lowrey full size electronic organ, good condition. $75. 250367-6532

Medical/Dental KWAKIUTL BAND COUNCIL seeking full-time

Misc. Wanted Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 250-499-0251. Local.

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in Port Hardy. Email: health-director@kwakiutl.bc.ca for job description or to apply by Dec. 14th, or fax (250) 949-6066.

GOOD USED FU living room, bedro bikes & misc. Ope Friday, 12-6pm; S Rossland Ave, Tr HONDA SNOWB excellent conditio JVC TV: 27” tube players, $150; bla $50; drum set, $2 motorbike, $6500 MODE’S BRAKE vehicle specialist shocks. 2007 Koo Platinum Winner Nelson Ave, Nels NINTENDO DS L pink carry case in chargers. Games Pets, Mario Kart, Amazing conditio PERRY RIDGE P cedar, pine, clear Siding, decking, T other products. QUALITY CONSI Second Time Use Salmo. TuesdayS.H.A.R.E. NELS goods, electronic collectibles & coin ITY AND RESPO R SOLUTIONS offers nd networking to SOFA & LOVESE CUBAN CIGARS: Vegas Robaina Clasicos. 4 winter tires, 195 Relax in style. Grand Am rims, $ RVICES: Support ds, repairs, NIKON CAMERA & LENS: Digital D200 SONY PSP: With purchase assistance, camera w/auto-focus lens, 28-70mm, NHL, PGA, Ratch PUTER SERVICES: THOMAS THE TA nces, service, parts, 1 WINTER TIRE: P225/75R15, like new $50; 3 Ford 15” car rims, $30; Craftsman mattress, excelle 7” Skill saw, like new, $45; 2 pair rawhide TORO SNOWTH snowshoes, $100/ea. . used twice, only $ 14’x24’ PREFAB GARAGE: Reduced upright carrier w/a , you cut, birch, r, price of $5000. View at Stanley Humphries VARIOUS CAR C Secondary School, Castlegar. machine, $50; plu NEYSWEEP & 20’ CONTAINER: In Ootischenia, $2200 WHITE Wii: 2 rem Fir & larch cords, obo. 250-3 Wiisports, sensor 7 OLD HARDY BOYS BOOKS, $25; 4 ROUGH BIRCH L FIREWOOD: Split English Hunting scenes, $30; replica 1x16, 2x4 to 2x10 ULL CORDS. broadsword and samurai sword, $30 ea; 3 South Pacic style masks, $45/all. BAMBOO: VINYL PATIO DO dows; vinyl windo Bamboo sheets, blankets, duvet covers, wood panel doors towels, socks, bathrobes, etc. Mother lights. Peter’s Win Natures, downtown Castlegar, HARROP-PROCT BIKE SHOCKS, seat posts, seats, SPDs, White toilet, $20; Your local source Sierra Designs tent (was $500), sell $150; air, $30; rugs building materials printer, $40; PH meter, $20; Kuny carpenter 6, $100; oak paneling, fencing suspenders, new, $10; 14” LCD TV with of cedar lumber. W wallmount, $40; 50gal waterbarrels, $20ea. Make the green c ur home cozy with COIL TOP ELECTRIC RANGE: Older porting BC’s only Pay No HST! light almond colour, good condition and Forest. Check ou SHER: 501 working order, $50. at www.hpcommu nter, excellent CUSTOM DRAPERY & BLINDS: Your delivery on minim fabric or mine, sewing and alterations. S.H.A.R.E. NELS RECLINER: Curtains by Marg, materials. SUPPO condition, $400obo; DS LITE: w/assorted games, headphones, RESPONSIBLE E 00obo. case, charger, $60; Gamecube w/assorted ABLE and four games & accessories, $40. 2 00 obo. FISCHER SKIS: 170cm, Rossignol bindings Self clean oven, & poles, used 6 times, $200; used vinyl soft, op, $75 obo. approx. 120+linear.ft., $50; Edelbrock 750 carb, as new, $200. ER, $30; front0; Maytag washer/ FUTON: Steel frame, double spring mattress, perfect condition, paid over $500, asking $200. 250-362-2269.

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TRAIL & DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD The City of Trail invites applications for the appointment of four (4) City representatives to the Board of the Trail and District Public Library. If you value public libraries, would like to make a difference in the community by serving on a Board, and are a resident of Trail, please apply with a letter stating your interest and background.

Michelle McIsaac, Corporate Administrator City of Trail 1394 Pine Avenue Trail, BC V1R 4E6

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Financial Services GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

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Heavy Duty Machinery A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock. Trades are welcome. 40’Containers under $2500! DMG 40’ containers under $2,000 each. Also JD 544 & 644 wheel Loaders & 20,000 lb CAT forklift. Wanted to buy 300 size hydraulic excavator. Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

1252 Bay Avenue, Trail 250.368.5222 1993 Columbia Ave, Rossland 250.362.5200

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Fruitvale

319,000

250.231.4420

Rob

Fruitvale Rhonda

149,000

250.231.7575

by 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 10, 2014. For more information, please contact the Library Board Chair at (250) 368-8782 or by e-mail to barbara@traillibrary.com. Michelle McIsaac Corporate Administrator

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219,000 Trail

138,500

Fruitvale

250.231.7575 Nathan

Rhonda

250.231.9484

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Trail

250.231.9484 Nathan

Nathan House & Acreage

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Sell it here. S.H.A.R.E. NELSON: Quality used furniture, beds, household goods. SUPPORTING HUMANITY AND RESPONSIBLE ECOLOGY. WASHER & DRYER: Washer 2yrs old, dryer is older, $300/pr. 7-21” MASTERCRAFT SNOWBLOWER: Runs great, $60; kitchen table, 6-chairs, $95; OREST PRODUCTS: fridge, $25; dresser, $30. tainably harvested AMANA FRIDGE: White, 21.6cu.ft., bottom rs, decking, siding, freezer, excellent condition, $500. g and a wide variety custom cut to order. CHESTERFIELD & CHAIR SET, $100; 26” Sanyo TV, $50. All good condition. er choice by supertied Community CORNER ENTERTAINMENT TOWER: All oducts and story wood, light oak, 6’5½”hx37½”w, $750 obo. est.org. Free local ETHAN ALLEN PETITE ARMOIRE, $1000; ers. Pier 1 solid wood end table, $75. ality used building GOOD STUFF! GOOD PRICES! Queen bed, G HUMANITY AND sofa bed & chair, beanbag chair, two 3x5 GY. mirrors & much more. MAYTAG WASHER, $225; electric stove, $175; 20” RCA colour TV, $100; older microwave, $50. OVER-THE-RANGE MICROWAVE: Excellent mputer repairs, condition, $75; dishwasher, manuals, we diagnostics, 406 upgraded, free. a space ller. SKLAR-PEPPLER SOFA & SWIVEL PUTERS: PC ROCKER: Good condition, $250/pr. ce, Upgrades, Removal. On -site

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49,900 Fruitvale

219,500 Warfield

Rossland

250.512.1153 Rob

Marie-Claude

399,000

250.231.4420

Bring Offer

Taste a richer future. What you do with your money today can make a world of difference to your future. Let’s have a coffee and talk about it.

Fruitvale Rob

250.231.4420 Rhonda

189,900

250.231.7575

Mutual funds and securities related financial planning services are offered through Qtrade Asset Management Inc., Member MFDA.

Maria Kruchen, CFP John Merlo, CFP

101 – 1199 Cedar Avenue Trail, BC 250.368.2692 1.877.691.5769

Nathan Kotyk 250-231-9484

Rhonda van Tent 250-231-7575

Rob Burrus 250-231-4420

Marie Claude Germain 250-512-1153

Jack McConnachie 250-368-5222

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FRUITVALE, 75ACRES. Near Champion Lake Golf Course. $240,000. 250-367-0274

Francesco Estates, Glenmerry. Adults only. N/P, N/S, 1-3 bdrms. Phone 250.368.6761.

Rentals

Glenmerry 1bdrm. apt. F/S Heat included. N/S. $600./mo. 250-368-5908

E.TRAIL, 1379 2nd Ave., small 1bdrm., w/garage, lots of parking. No smokers. No pets. $600./mo. +utilities with $600. damage dep. Available immediately. 1-587-227-9858

Apt/Condo for Rent 1/2 MONTH FREE RENT

WANETA MANOR Suites Avail Now

Please call

250-368-8423 Bella Vista, Shavers Bench Townhomes. N/S, N/P. 2-3 bdrms. Phone 250.364.1822 COME AND live in a beautiful 2 bedroom condo in lovely Warfield. Pets welcome. Free Parking. $720. per month. 250-512-9585 Ermalinda Apartments, Glenmerry. Adults only. N/P, N/S. 1-2 bdrms. Ph. 250.364.1922

Glenmerry 2bdrm. apt. F/S Heat included. N/S. $750./mo. 250-368-5908 PARKSIDE APARTMENTS. Large 1bdrm., insuite laundry, AC, secure quiet building. Call Richard 250-368-7897 SUNNINGDALE, spacious, bright 1bd, perfect for couple/ senior, n/p,n/s. 778-515-1512 250-368-5695 TRAIL, 2 Bedroom condo, $725./mo. incl. electricity; elevator, F/S, laundry room, free parking, NS/ NP. 250-3643978

E.TRAIL, (across from Aquatic Centre) 2bd. 1bth. completely renovated, avail. furn. or unfurn. Jan.1st. N/S, N/P. Ref. preferred. 250-368-1351 TRAIL: Shavers Bench sm. 1 Bdr. house, util. & cable incl. for mature quiet single. n/s.n/p $575/mo. Available now. 250368-9291 please leave msg.

E.TRAIL, 1&2bdrm. apts. F/S, Coin-op laundry available. 250-368-3239

Houses For Sale

Business People! We’d like to be able to explain to you all the advantages of a newspaper in a 30-second radio message...

1201 Columbia Avenue, Trail

120 Mountain Side Dr, Fruitvale

Location, Location, Location! This home is located close to hospital, shopping, schools and Gyro Park.

The perfect place to enjoy your golden years. Over 2400sq ft of carefree living in Mountain Side Life Lease Villas.

$169,500

$299,900

Townhouses GLENMERRY, Clean 3bd townhouse, covered parking, F/S, D/W, central air. NS. No Pets. $900./mo. Available now. Ref. req. 250-367-9607

W.TRAIL, 2Bdrm. in 4-plex., enclosed parking. $580./mo. 250-551-1106 W.TRAIL 2-bdrm. main floor. f/s,w/d,d/w, air conditioning. $700./mo. plus utilities. Avail. Jan. 1st. 250-368-1015

Houses For Sale

$481,234

1032 Airport Rd, Salmo

$179,500

SOLD

“It’s YOUR move. You want it handled with care”

Dawn Rosin realtor® 250.231.1765

dawnrosin@shaw.ca www.westkootenayhomes.com

Houses For Sale

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2363 Caughlin Rd, Fruitvale Attention horse people! This 4 bedroom home is all set up for horses! 3 separate fenced areas/ pasture, large 30’x 52’shop with attached hayshed/barn

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www.allprorealty.ca All Pro Realty Ltd. 1148 Bay Ave, Trail 250.368.5000 www.facebook.com/allprorealtyltdtrailbc

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Waneta Village $100,000

MLS#2401265

Frutvale $249,900

MLS#2398796

MLS#2400344

Oasis $139,500

MLS#2401481

MLS#2398405

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Fruitvale $99,500

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Robson $139,900 IEW TV EA GR

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Fruitvale $439,000

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East Trail $152,000

Trail $150,000

MLS#2401224

MLS#2398792

Trail $54,999

Rossland $112,500 G TIN LIS

A 0.53 acre riverfront lot only steps from shopping. 181 feet of river frontage. Call today!

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Trail $149,900

MLS#2401895

Waneta $184,500

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East Trail $119,000 W NE

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East Trail $154,900

Sunningdale $249,900

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MLS#2400263

Warfield $154,900

MLS#2394974

Shavers Bench $187,500

MLS#2399031

East Trail $169,500

MLS#2400061

Warfield $226,900

MLS#2399352

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MLS#2400676

Montrose $170,000 D CE DU RE

MLS#2400708

Sunningdale $249,999

MLS#2400037

Shavers Bench $120,000

Contact Our Realtors Wayne DeWitt........ ext 25 cell: 250-368-1617 Mario Berno ........... ext 27 cell: 250.368.1027 Tom Gawryletz ...... ext 26 cell: 250.368.1436 Thea Stayanovich.. ext 28 cell: 250.231.1661

Fred Behrens ......... ext 31 cell: 250.368.1268 Keith DeWitt .......... ext 30 cell: 250.231.8187 Denise Marchi ....... ext 21 cell: 250.368.1112 Joy DeMelo ............ ext 29 cell: 250.368.1960

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Thursday, December 4, 2014 Trail Times

local Frigid feathered friends

Liz Bevan photo

While a gaggle of geese was happy floating and feeding in the frigid Columbia River on Wednesday, a trio of ducks found better footing and dryer conditions on a nearby log.

The Local Experts™

KOOTENAY HOMES INC.

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

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

STING NEW LI

Mark Wilson

250-231-5591

mark.wilson@century21.ca

430 Wellington Avenue, Warfield

$199,000

628 Forrest Drive, Warfield

$229,000

ON the water! This beautiful property is on Trail Creek. Owner built and owned, this home is warm and cozy. 3 bdrms, gleaming hardwood floors, and curved doorways. Basement has large workshop area. There is good parking with carport and garage. Call or text for your personal viewing.

The work has been done. Upgrades include extensive electrical and plumbing, and roofing. The kitchen is gorgeous. There are 3 bdrm on main and 1 down and the location is terrific. Call your REALTOR® for your appt to view, you will be glad you did.

Call Mary M (250) 231-0264

GREAT HOME FAMILY

Terry Alton 1823 Kootenay Ave, Rossland

250-231-1101 640 Shelley Street, Warfield

1463 Bay Ave, Downtown Trail

Here’s your chance to get into the Real Estate market. Affordable home situated on a large 60x100 lot with fruit trees and garden. 2 bdrms and a full walk-out basement. Plenty of parking for all the toys. Bright and sunny

Well maintained 3 bdrm family home with lots of upgrades! Bright sun room, amazing views, new flooring, paint, trim, railing, electrical and windows. Call your realtor today to view!

Updated and very clean space in downtown core. Security system, air conditioned, and great access to bring in large items. In an area of long standing businesses with good foot traffic.

Call Christine (250) 512-7653

Call Art (250) 368-8818

$180,000

$214,000

For Lease

250-365-9665

tonniestewart@shaw.ca

250-231-2331

jodi.beamish@century21.ca

$237,500

Call Mark (250) 231-5591

Tonnie Stewart

Jodi Beamish

82 Walnut Avenue, Fruitvale

Very solid 3 plus bdrms/2 bthrm home in a Great location heat pump - central vacuum - great private street close to schools, shopping and village center - many renovations have been done - kitchen-bathroomflooring - great flat fenced lots - Call your REALTOR® today.

terryalton@shaw.ca

Mary Martin

250-231-0264

mary.martin@century21.ca

439 Rossland Avenue, Trail

$68,000

Small and compact this home offers the perfect place for a single or couple at a very affordable price. Many upgrades include a newer kitchen, upgraded bathroom, some wiring and plumbing, air conditioning and more! Call now before it’s gone!

55 Hazelwood Drive, Trail

31 Hillside Drive, Trail

Sunningdale market for excellent price. Very clean, great fenced yard, detached garage, 3 bdrm 1 bath. Quick possession available.

3 bdrm 1 bath Rancher with detached garage backs onto green space. Add your own personal touches to make this yours.

Call Tonnie (250) 365-9665

Call Terry 250-231-1101

$185,000

$169,000

Richard Daoust

250-368-7897

richard.daoust@century21.ca

Mary Amantea

250-521-0525

STING NEW LI

mamantea@telus.net

Bill Craig

250-231-2710

bill.craig@century21.ca #203 880 Wordsworth Avenue, Warfield

$88,900

2 bedroom low maintenance condo beautifully updated and ready to move in. Lovely laminate floors, renovated bathroom, new modern kitchen. Exercise facility, and newer laundry on main floor of complex. Call Deanne (250) 231-0153

710 Redstone Drive, Rossland

Deanne Lockhart

$425,000

Brand new spacious home a few steps from walking and x-country trails and Redstone golf course. This 4 bdrm, 3 bath home features 2 car garage with ample storage area, rec room spacious living area. Call your REALTOR® for more information or a personal tour.

250-231-0153

deannelockhart@shaw.ca

Art Forrest

Call Richard (250) 368-7897

250-368-8818 c21art@telus.net

Christine Albo 250-512-7653

3346 Laurel Crescent, Trail

$192,800

83 Perdue Street, Trail

$159,000

This immaculate gem offers 3 bdrms, 2 full baths, beautifully decorated with modern spacious kitchen and bathrooms, wood floors, high ceilings, large living room and updated windows and doors. Move right in and enjoy Call Deanne (250) 231-0153

For additional information and photos on all of our listings, please visit

www.kootenayhomes.com

This townhouse is in the prime location, with greenspace and river behind it. Private, fenced back-yard with large patio. There are 3 bdrms and 1.5 baths. Open floor plan with newer patio doors. Central air-conditioning, u/g sprinkling and carport. Call your REALTOR® today.

Call Mary M (250) 231-0264

christine.albo@century21.ca

Dave Thoss

250-231-4522

dave.thoss@century21.ca

Dan Powell

Christina Lake 250-442-6413

powelldanielk@gmail.com