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The gift of giving in the Greater Trail community was abundant early into the holiday season when $119,000 was raised on Pledge Day last Friday.

The one-day event was held at the Waneta Plaza to raise funds and give a nod to pledges for the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital (KBRH) Health Foundation as well as various hospital projects.

All money stays local regardless of which department or cause it is earmarked for, and funds are spread across those respective areas.

“Some of the money received that day is fulfilling a pledge,” explained Lisa Pasin, the foundation's director. “And some of it is new dollars. But it's important to stress that money received remains at KBRH, Poplar Ridge and Columbia View Lodge.”

Although final tallies haven't been confirmed, donations were received during the charitable event that will be directed toward the health foundation's current Critical Care Campaign.

That cause is very near its goal, which is to raise $500,000 to expand and upgrade equipment in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Emergency Room and for the High Acuity Response Team.

There's one patient with ongoing health issues who has been in and out of the Trail hospital for three years. He knows first hand how modern technology can ease the pain and anxiety of certain specialized and high tech procedures.

Sean Rochford is a 44 -year old husband and father who for many years ran his own Trailbased stucco business.

That all changed when his appendix ruptured in 2011. The burst organ didn't cause Rochford the immediate and extreme pain that most patients report, in fact he walked around with the condition for another six months.

“I had no idea because I had no pain,” said Rochford from his ICU bed last month.

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RCMP unveils Bait Sled program for winter

By Times Staff The Integrated Municipal Provincial Auto Crime Team (IMPACT) and the BC RCMP are warning potential snowmobile thieves that “Bait sleds are everywhere” and, just like with a Bait Car: steal one and go to jail.

Throughout the peak winter season especially; police detachments from across British Columbia will be deploying Bait Sleds to help combat thefts that can significantly impact the rightful owner of the vehicle.

“Snowmobiles have evolved over the years where some are now as expensive as entry level automobiles,” says Inspector Peter Jadis, Officer in Charge of IMPACT. “Their theft can be a huge loss to the rightful owner and our program is designed to both prevent thefts and capture criminals.”

Kris Clark, media relations for the Southeast District of the RCMP, told the Trail Times that Bait sleds are also used in the Trail-Castlegar area.

“The program is active across B.C. and includes your region.”

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Bait sleds will be deployed throughout the province this winter.

Similar to other Bait vehicles, if a sled is stolen police are able to remotely track it in order to recover the snowmobile and arrest those responsible for its theft.

“The Bait Sled is another great tool we use to combat auto crime. It works as both a deterrent as well as enforcement,” says Cpl. Tom Blakney of the Revelstoke RCMP. “Enforcement isn’t really the key goal though, as prevention can have even bigger long-term effects.”

Thefts are often crimes of opportun-

ity and proper education of snowmobile owners in basic theft prevention techniques can go a long way in helping them protect their property and make their sled less attractive to thieves.

• Park your vehicles in well-lit areas with good visibility and lots of pedestrian traffic • Mark your sleds with an identification number • Invest in anti-theft devices for both your tow vehicle and snowmobile • Record all identifying information on your equipment including sleds, trucks and trailers and keep it separate from your machines • Securely lock all of your equipment “Possessing a stolen sled is also a criminal offence,” adds Cpl. Blakney.

“Help us combat crime in your area and report stolen property to your local police or remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers.”

Proper documentation can help any sled owner, especially when it comes to returning recovered property that had been stolen.

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Local

South Columbia SAR team helps locate missing skier

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put forth by SAR and all individuals who contributed to his safe return.”

SAR groups from South Columbia, Rossland and Kaslo were dispatched to assist the Nelson team late Tuesday, and stayed on the mountain until midnight, explained Mike Hudson, South Columbia's manager, safety officer and president.

His team of nine ground searchers, including snow-shoers and skiers were out the first night in the coordinated effort but only two volunteers, with specific training, were sent in the following morning due to the challenging landscape.

Advanced skiers from different teams searched through what Hudson describes as absolutely terrible conditions.

“They said it's some of the most difficult terrain they've ever seen,” he noted. “There's rocks, boulders, logs and large pools of wet water. I commend the people who went up there trudging through because it definitely was a tough go.”

SAR teams from Revelstoke and Golden joined the search Thursday, giving local members an opportunity to rehydrate and rest if the search had to continue or in case of another emergency situation.

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Residents in Shavers Bench, Miral Heights, Glenmerry and Waneta may notice a chlorine odour in their water. The City of Trail is performing maintenance to its water system between Dec. 11 and Dec. 19. If residents wish to eliminate the chlorine odour in water they consume, they can store their water in an open-top container in the refrigerator overnight. In the morning the chlorine smell will typically be gone. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Utilities Superintendent, Chris McIsaac, at 250.364.0842.

Police seek help on Fruitvale break-in

By Times Staff A Fruitvale family is trying to piece together Christmas after a break-and-enter on Wednesday.

Sometime between noon and 2:30 p.m. a home on Moller Road in Fruitvale was the scene where the family’s belongings and Christmas presents were stolen while the interior of the home was maliciously damaged, said a police press release.

The family reported that a stranger had knocked on their door the previous day, claiming to be looking for his friend. It is not certain that the two events are related, but police are asking people to report any similar suspicious activities.

Anyone with information regarding this break-in is encouraged to call the Trail and Greater District RCMP at 250-364-2566.

Keep watchful eye this season

By Gordon Sims

Crime Prevention Officer, Trail & Greater District Detachment

It’s that time of year again and the holiday season is a time for fun and festivity and shopping for the perfect Christmas Gift. Here are a few precautions that people can take when out to do their shopping to avoid heartaches and disappointments.

Parents are reminded to keep an eye on their little ones and ensure that you have a plan and your children understand what to do if in the event your children become separated from you.

As much as shoppers see the holiday season as an opportunity to find some great deals, pickpockets and thieves also see this as an opportune time.

Men should carry their wallets in their front pockets as opposed to their back pockets or jackets.

Women should carry their purses close to their body but should not wrap their purse straps around themselves. Doing so could cause you to be dragged down to the ground in the event that your purse is snatched.

Never leave your purchases unattended, even for a short period.

Intensive training, adrenaline rushes and constantly being in standby mode are all in a days work for the team from South Columbia Search and Rescue (SAR).

The physical readiness of SAR's 30 volunteers, all whom hold regular jobs, was called to action this week for one of the most difficult searches in recent memory.

Ymir resident Edward Perello was reported missing from the Whitewater ski hill Tuesday after the 47-year old went skiing alone early Monday morning and didn't return home.

He was located Thursday and extracted from his location then taken to a waiting ambulance.

Perello's medical condition was listed as unknown at press time, but the search team indicated he appeared to be doing well, according to Nelson RCMP Sgt. Leanne Tuchscherer.

“If it were not for the information provided by an individual who spoke to Mr. Perello and provided us with a direction of travel, he may not have been located in time or at all,” said Tuchscherer “Once again another fantastic effort

“I went up there last night to speak to people in command and discussed what was happening for today (Thursday),” said Hudson. “We are pretty much always on call and if anything changes we have to be ready to go.”

Although ground crews weren't called out, advanced members with training in rope rescue remained on alert if extraction from the mountain was warranted or if the operations manager needed a break.

“It's tough when you do multi-day searches because you exhaust your local teams,” explained Hudson, a Teck worker by day. “But that is why we are constantly upgrading our training and keeping on top of the skills because we are on-call 365 days of the year.”

The South Columbia group generally receives about three primary calls a year that in the past, included searching for a missing hunter, swift water rescues, medical calls and avalanche extractions.

At the helm of any search and rescue is the operations manager, a position Hudson has held for two years. The volunteer job requires intensive training and certification through the Justice Institute in Vancouver.

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Judge hands down guilty verdict

By Trevor Crawley Cranbrook Townsman

Cheyenne Learn was found guilty of second-degree murder

by Justice Dev Dley to conclude his trial in the shooting death of Tammy Ellis in December 2007.

Learn was previously convicted of second degree murder in his first trial in 2009, but that was overturned on appeal in 2013 and he was awarded a new trial.

Second degree murder carries a life sentence, but crown and defence counsel will appear before Dley again in January to argue parole eligibility, which generally ranges anywhere from 10-25 years.

Dley made his judgement following an analysis of credibility of the evidence and testimony submitted by all the witnesses during the trial.

“Mr. Learn shot and killed Tammy Ellis,” said Dley, as he opened his ruling. “The issue is whether it was second-degree murder or manslaughter.”

He concluded elements of testimony from Learn and from his ex-girlfriend were unreliable. The ex-girlfriend’s name is protected by a publication ban and will referred to as B.L. He said there were discrepancies from the first trial to this past one in regards to testimony from B.L. and Learn noting that it is unrealistic to assume that memory gets better with time.

Dley also said that B.L. was evasive and argumentative during her questioning, and had misled police in her statement to police describing the nature of her absences from the residence in which she trafficked cocaine.

Dley also noted inconsisten-

cies in Learn’s testimony, noting that there were additional details his his version of events that weren’t on record in the first trial.

Learn had testified about his vision being a grey haze and that Ellis’ voice was like being in a tunnel during an argument directly before the shooting— details which never came up in the 2009 trial because Learn claimed he wasn’t asked about them.

“I do not accept that important evidence was overlooked because he wasn’t asked,” said Dley, adding Learn had a selective memory on the night of the shooting due to his gross intoxication.

He concluded that Learn’s testimony was not credible when it came to details on the shooting and his actions before, during and afterwards.

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Provincial

B.C. oil refinery backers move ahead

By Tom Fletcher Black Press

Backers of a third large oil refinery proposal for B.C.’s North Coast made some high-profile appointments Wednesday, naming former Assembly of First Nations national chiefs Shawn Atleo and Ovide Mercredi as advisors to their team.

Pacific Future Energy, proposing what it calls the world’s greenest refinery near Prince Rupert, announced the appointments Wednesday at a Vancouver Board of Trade event hosted

by Stockwell Day, the former Conservative trade minister who has been the group’s public face since August.

Pacific Future’s proposal is similar to Kitimat Clean, a refinery bid launched in 2012 by David Black,

chairman of Black Press. Both would be constructed from modules manufactured offshore to produce diesel, gasoline and other fuels for sale, avoiding the transport of heavy oil by tankers to reach export markets.

The third proposal is called Eagle Spirit Energy, headed by aboriginal author and lawyer Calvin Helin with financial backing from the Aquilini Group, the Vancouver family business that owns the Vancouver Canucks and extensive real estate and farm holdings.

Eagle Spirit is proposing a pipeline from the Alberta oil sands to an upgrader that would produce synthetic crude oil for export by tankers, likely from the Prince Rupert area.

Black announced last week that engin-

eering firm Hatch Ltd. has completed a design and feasibility study for a refinery at an estimated cost of $22 billion, making it one of the 10 biggest in the world.

Black said in an interview he sees obvious similarities with the Pacific Future proposal, which describes new technology and carbon capture to reduce its environmental impact.

Kitimat Clean proposes a new refining process that avoids production of petroleum coke, a coal-like byproduct of conventional heavy oil refining that is used in steel making.

Black said the entry of Pacific Future, headed by an executive of Mexican conglomerate Grupo Salinas, shows the business case for a B.C. refinery is sound and there is capacity for more than one

plant.

All proposals for B.C. North Coast refining require oil transport to the coast, either by rail or in some version of the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline project, which received a federal environmental certificate this year and awaits approval by the federal cabinet.

All proposals also face opposition to transport of heavy oil. Pacific Future has appointed Atleo as a senior advisor for partnerships, months after Premier Christy Clark appointed him as an advisor for dialogue between First Nations, government and industry.

Black said his next steps include negotiating “acceptable compensation” for his project with the Kitselas and Haisla First Nations for use of their traditional territory.

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Her father, Gabe Batstone, shared his grief on Twitter today at noon: “Life will never be the same after losing my daughter to murder,” he writes.

“We are devastated by the loss of our beautiful Teagan.

Beloved daughter, sister who deserved so much more.”

An autopsy scheduled for today is hoped to confirm the cause of death.

Meanwhile, grief counsellors are on scene at a Surrey elementary school this morning.

Pound told a news conference just before 5 p.m.

Wednesday that the car was initially investigated as part of a minor motor-vehicle incident.

One woman was arrested at the scene.

The Peace Arch News The mother of a child found dead in a vehicle in South Surrey Wednesday has been charged with second-degree murder.

Staff Sgt. Jennifer Pound of the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team confirmed the charge against Lisa Deanne Batstone, 41, just after 11 a.m.

Thursday.

Batstone was to appear in Surrey Provincial Court today for a bail hearing.

Eight-year-old Teagan Batstone was found deceased just after noon Wednesday, in the trunk of a car in the 13900block of 35A Avenue.

Teagan was Batstone’s only child, Pound said.

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Town out of Bloom program

By Jessica Peters

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Agassiz will not participate in the Communities in Bloom program in 2015.

Participating in the program runs at a cost of just over $11,000 a year, a recent staff report to council noted.

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completed by District of Kent (DoK) staff each year is work that is being done anyway, Kerry Hilts, director of community services said, and not participating in the program won’t bring the community’s image down in any way.

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to liaise with the CiB committee when portfolios were handed out at last week’s inaugural meeting.

At this week’s regular council meeting, she said the community is beautiful, largely in part due to the hard work put in by DoK staff.

But being a beautiful town is enough reward of its own.

“I don’t think we need to be a part of a contest to keep that up,” she said.

Over the past eight years, the District has participated in five Communities in Bloom contests, often earning praise from the visiting judges, and even receiving the top honour, the Five Bloom award.

Council voted unanimously in favour of not participating, and the District will maintain its Five Bloom status.

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Highs and lows of fall Parliament session

THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA - A number of major themes echoed through the turbulent fall session of Parliament that comes to an end this week. Here is a quick look at some of them: Politics: With the next scheduled federal election less than a year away, the Conservatives were working to hold their majority, while the New Democrats pondered byelection omens and the Liberals piled their political eggs in Justin Trudeau’s basket.

There were six byelections held in June and November, and the Conservatives held onto four seats - despite the oftrepeated maxim that byelections tend to go against a party in power. The Liberals held one and picked up another. The NDP, however, saw popular support plummet. The party finished third in Trinity-Spadina, which they had won

with 54.5 per cent of the vote in 2011. In Whitby-Oshawa, the party fell to 8.1 per cent of the vote from 22.3.

Finance: Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s government touted the imminent return to a budget surplus, while rolling out a series of targeted goodies, including a new child benefit, tax breaks and incomesplitting for families, EI premium cuts for small business and new infrastructure spending pledges.

Plunging oil prices are a growing cloud on the government horizon, however.

The NDP and Tom Mulcair pledged to bring in a multibillion-dollar program of $15-a-day child care.

That came just before Quebec announced changes to its own cherished $7-a-day program, saying it would jack up prices in a sliding scale.

Trudeau condemned income-split-

ting, but was short on details of his own plans. He did say he wants to stress infrastructure and help for the middle class as the basis of his fiscal policies. He suggested Harper’s tax breaks are wrong and that he might reverse some.

Terror: Terrorism re-emerged as a political issue in the fall with the brutal rise of ISIL in Iraq and Syria and disturbing attacks at home.

The Conservatives dispatched six CF-18 fighter-bombers to participate in airstrikes against ISIL. This came over the objections of the NDP and Liberals, who both argued for more humanitarian aid and against military action. Trudeau scorned Harper’s use of jets as a macho gesture.

Attacks in Quebec and Ottawa which left two soldiers dead and saw a shootout in the Centre Block of Parliament sparked

a debate over what constitutes terrorism. Were the attacks the work of deranged individuals, as the opposition argued, or terrorist-inspired assaults which should be warnings for the future, as the government claimed?

S c a n d a l s : Anonymous accusations of misconduct, which led Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau to suspend two of his MPs, sparked an onerous discussion of harassment on Parliament Hill and how to deal with it.

The debate sits stalled, with no clear way forward and two political careers in limbo.

The government’s handling of veterans benefits had the opposition demanding that Veterans Affairs Minister Julian Fantino resign or be fired. Each government effort to extricate itself from the political mire just seemed to dig it in deeper.

Alberta allows elk cull on military base

THE CANADIAN PRESS SUFFIELD, Alta. - The province is targeting more elk in southeastern Alberta with the hope of reducing a growing herd that has been damaging crops around a military base.

The government and the Department of National Defence will allow hunters to

kill up to 500 more female elk at Canadian Forces Base Suffield in February.

Earlier this year, Alberta issued tags that would allow hunters to kill up to 600 female elk on the base this fall.

Hunters who win a draw for licences will be allowed to shoot up to two animals each.

Ranchers who have been lobbying the provincial and federal governments to hold a roundup to reduce the herd to a manageable size.

About 200 elk were brought to the base in the 1990s to introduce grazing animals to the region, but the herd has since swollen to up to 8,000.

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An April trial date was set for disgraced Sen. Mike Duffy on charges of fraud, breach of trust and bribery. That will resurrect the whole Senate expense scandal just five months before the scheduled election.

Foreign Affairs: Although Harper has long been accused of ignoring foreign policy and scorning the United Nations, the autumn saw his stock rise internationally. Amid Russian aggression against Ukraine, Harper travelled to Kyiv to show his support and won international notice for a public rebuke of Russia’s Vladimir Putin at a summit in Australia. He and Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird worked behind the scenes as Michaelle Jean was selected to lead the Francophonie.

The government also contributed money, vaccines, equipment and people to fight the Ebola outbreak in West Africa.

The opposition nagged about some details, but generally left the government’s foreign efforts alone.

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PUBLIC NOTICE: WATER SYSTEM MAINTENANCE DECEMBER 11 - 19, 2014 This notice is to inform the residents of Shavers Bench, Miral Heights, Glenmerry and Waneta that the City will be performing water system maintenance from December 11 to December 19, 2014. During this time it is required that the City provides chlorinated water, to all residents, from the City’s Water Treatment Plant. During this time residents who typically receive water from the City’s Bear Creek Well, will notice a chlorine odour in their water. If residents wish to eliminate the chlorine odour in water they consume, they can store their water in an open-top container in the refrigerator overnight. In the morning the chlorine smell will typically be gone.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Your co-operation and understanding is appreciated while we perform this required maintenance on our water system. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Utilities Superintendent, Chris McIsaac, at 250.364.0842.

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The costly political price of oil

lberta Premier Jim Prentice is a worried man. Oil prices are plunging and his carefully laid plans for remaking Alberta – as well as the recovery of the Alberta Progressive Conservative dynasty – are under threat.

The ‘$64,000 Question’ is: why are oil prices plunging now?

According to the economic professionals, it’s all about supply and demand.

This simplistic answer is classic economic logic; the problem is it’s not true. Or more correctly, it’s not entirely true.

The real truth is, global oil supplies have been surging since fracking volumes began to rise dramatically in 2005 and, more particularly, since massive fracking volumes started to hit energy markets in the second quarter 2011.

On the demand side, it’s been obvious for years that oil prices were defying the laws of (economic) gravity. With the exception of a few Emerging economies, the global economy is flat; it has never fully recovered from the financial crisis

of 2008.

If supply and demand were the only factors influencing oil prices, they would have collapsed long ago with other commodities.

So, again, why are oil prices plunging now?

First, we must admit that – despite being inundated by economists’ propaganda – the simple supply/demand fantasy is for schoolboys (and girls).

It has no place in the real world of oil pricing.

Global oil markets are and always have been ‘managed’ – that is, controlled by a cabal of powerful forces. In the ’50s oil prices were (openly) controlled by multinational oil companies; in the ’70’s it was the producer cartel OPEC that made prices; today oil prices are manipulated behind the scenes by huge investment banks employing Enronlike tactics, including ‘Volumetric Production Payments’ and extensive ‘Dark Inventories’.

Ironically, the interests of these big players generally align. It’s been their effective manipulation of the market over the past few years that kept prices high, in the US$100

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range.

So, what happened to change all this?

Well, to explain recent price movements, we must open our eyes to the (not-so-subtle) political manipulation of oil markets.

It is no coincidence that world oil prices began to slip at the very moment Vladimir Putin started violently grabbing chunks of the Ukraine.

Although there was some initial hesitation after the Russian expropriation of Crimea, the gloves came off U.S. policy with the shooting down of the Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 (MH17) in July of 2014.

What’s the plan?

Simple, bankrupt Russia by starving it of its energy related export revenues.

Russia is a VERY ser-

ious threat to global order, and after repeated attempts to negotiate settlements with Putin, or to use selected sanctions to reign in Russia’s military adventurism, the U.S. in partnership with other Western allies has decided to play their strongest card, to drive down the price of oil.

How? By unravelling the support systems that have kept oil prices unnaturally high.

Will it work?

Well, the Russia state is indeed highly dependent on oil revenues. As U.S. Senator John McCain has famously said: “Look, Russia is a gas station masquerading as a country”. And although the Russian steppes are littered with the corpses of those who under-estimated Russia (including the armies of Adolf Hitler and Napoleon), there’s a lot of truth to what McCain is saying.

Clearly, the oil price card is working. Russia’s economy is suffering, unfortunately, it is also pushing a highly-volatile Putin into a dark corner.

He’s a ruthless despot, and – true to form – he came out swinging in his

recent speech at Valdai.

It was a classic case of Orwellian ‘double speak’ (i.e. everything is the reverse of what he says).

According to Putin “we did not start this.” The United States is directly to blame for undermining global stability and triggering Russia’s (reluctant) intervention in the Ukraine. He warned that the U.S. is trying to “remake the whole world” based on its own interests.

What he did not mention, of course, is the collapse of the Russian economy, which is already in recession and could be headed for worse.

If I were Jim Prentice, I wouldn’t hold out hope for a quick return to ‘normal’ oil prices. The world is headed for an unpredictable new Cold War, against a vicious and very determined foe. The only thing we do know is if it will change the energy game completely.

Robert McGarvey is an economic historian and co-founder of the Genuine Wealth Institute, an Alberta-based think tank dedicated to helping businesses, communities and nations built communities of wellbeing.

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Letters & Opinion

No free ride to generating energy

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here’s no free ride when and wildlife. it comes to generatThanks to ongoing research ing energy. Even the and testing, wind power has cleanest sources have come a long way in a relatively environmental consequences. short time. Wildlife behaviour Materials for all power-gen- studies, along with technoerating facilities have to be logical improvements, have obtained and transported, and significantly reduced harm to infrastructure must be built, birds and bats, and better siting maintained and eventually has reduced impacts on other decommissioned. wildlife and Wind turbines habitat. Wind take up space and power generacan harm wildtion is far safer life. Hydro floods for birds, bats agricultural land and other aniand alters water mals than burncycles. ing fossil fuels.

That’s why But what conservation is about wind David the best way to power’s effects reduce energyon humans, a c o n s u m p key argument Troy Media tion impacts. used by opponReductions in ents? Turbines, energy use and investment in especially older ones, can be energy-efficiency technolo- noisy, and some people find gies are so significant that the them unsightly – although I International Energy Agency prefer the sight of wind farms refers to conservation as the to smokestacks and smog. Many “first fuel”. problems can be addressed by No matter how good we get locating quieter turbines far at conserving, though, we’ll enough from human habitation always need energy, so we must to reduce impacts. find ways to employ the least As for health effects, a damaging technologies and recent comprehensive Health reduce negative effects. We Canada study confirms previknow the world’s preferred, and ous research: Although people currently cheapest, method to report being annoyed by wind generate power — burning fos- turbines, there’s no measursil fuels like coal, oil and gas – able association between wind is the most destructive, causing turbine noise and sleep disturbpollution, global warming and ance and disorders, illnesses massive environmental damage and chronic health conditions, during extraction, transport, or stress and quality-of-life refining and use. And supplies issues. A 2013 Australian report are becoming more difficult to concluded people living near obtain and will eventually run wind installations where antiout. wind campaigns were active In contrast, wind power were more likely to report doesn’t create pollution or health problems, suggesting global warming emissions, is some issues may be psychoaffordable and will never run logical. out. Improvements to powerHealth Canada says more generation capacity, efficiency research may be needed and we and affordability will continue shouldn’t downplay the annoyto boost its importance in the ance factor. Again, improveenergy mix. ments in technology and proper But we must ensure tur- siting will help overcome many bines are installed in locations problems. And there’s no doubt and using methods that reduce that fossil fuel development and negative impacts on humans use – from bitumen mining,

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deep-sea drilling, mountaintop removal and fracking to wasteful burning in single-user vehicles – are far more annoying and damaging to human health than wind power and other renewable-energy technologies.

Wind energy is also becoming more affordable and reliable. Denmark gets 34 per cent of its electricity from wind and Spain 21 per cent, making wind their largest electricity source.

Portugal gets more than 20 per cent, Ireland 16 and Germany 9 per cent. All have much higher population densities than Canada. Overall, wind power contributes about 4 per cent to worldwide electricity generation.

Improvements in grid and storage technologies also mean wind and other renewable technologies are increasingly feasible and desirable, especially as costs continue to drop.

Investing in wind and other renewable energy is also good for jobs and the economy and can create greater stability in energy pricing than relying on volatile fossil fuel markets.

Total global investment in wind energy in 2012 was more than $80 billion, creating 670,000 jobs. According to a Blue Green Canada report, investing the $1.3 billion the oil industry gets in annual federal taxpayer subsidies in renewable energy and conservation could create 18,000 to 20,000 jobs, compared to fewer than 3,000 in oil and gas. And we can’t ignore the many related cost impacts of fossil fuel development, from health-care to infrastructure.

To reduce global greenhouse gas emissions at a pace and scale that experts agree is necessary to avoid increasing catastrophic effects of global warming, we need a mix of renewable energy. Wind power will play a large role.

Dr. David Suzuki is a scientist, broadcaster, author, and co-founder of the David Suzuki Foundation.

No rush to put bums in Senate seats

An editorial from the St. John’s Telegram You can understand why Stephen Harper is a little gun shy about Senate appointments these days. A couple of his previous choices blew up in his face.

One of them — former CTV biggie Mike Duffy — is still blowing up in his face. It’s like a slow motion explosion — as Duffy promises quite a finale when he appears in court in April on 31 fraud-related charges.

Then there’s Pamela Wallin, who was also a little too greedy with the public purse. And Patrick Brazeau, who not only padded his expense account, but racked up some domes-

tic violence charges for good measure.

It’s all too much to bear for the prime minister. In Markham, Ont., over the weekend, he admitted he doesn’t have the appetite to fill what will be 17 vacancies in the Red Chamber by the end of this month.

“I would just say that from the government standpoint, we’re able to continue to pass our legislation through the Senate, so from our standpoint, the Senate of Canada is continuing to fulfil its functions.”

Wait a minute. The Senate’s “function” is to pass government legislation?

What monstrous slip of

tongue is this? Or does Harper now believe the Senate’s main purpose is to simply rubber stamp government legislation? Don’t we already have a Governor General for that?

So, to heck with the chamber of sober second thought.

So long, elected and effective.

Let’s call the whole thing off.

This could be yet another signal that Harper doesn’t expect to be in office next year.

Perhaps he intends to throw in the towel before voters even get to decide.

Either way, the Senate will always be there, biding its time, waiting for the next sucker to come along with reform in his heart and big promises on his tongue.

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Donations help add new equipment

KBRH Pledge Day

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A cheque for $30,000 was donated by the Trail Hospital Auxiliary to fulfill their $60,000 commitment to the Critical Care Campaign. Brad Jansen and Christine Duguay, Directors of the KBRH Health Foundation, accept this donation from the Auxiliary team.

FROM PAGE 1 “What happened is that I became septic and came in here at my sickest. Without the really good care and the newer equipment in here, I wouldn’t be here right now.”

Since the campaign launched in August 2013, the foundation has been able to order new upgraded equipment as the donated dollars added up to $425,000 last month.

Improved mattresses for critically ill patients, specially designed ICU beds, a new ER trauma stretcher and an intravenous warming pod are on the campaign’s list that is meant to improve overall patient care.

“This campaign has been very positive for KBRH and the entire Kootenay Boundary as we have been able to purchase equipment throughout the campaign,” said Pasin.

“Thus, providing immediate benefits for patients and health care workers receiving and administering care in the critical care depart-

ments.”

There’s about $160,000 of new equipment on site and another $145,000 on order, noted Pasin, adding that if donations exceed $500,000, all additional funds will remain in critical care to further purchase additional life saving equipment.

For more information and to donate, call the KBRH foundation at 364.3424 or email info@kbrhhealthfoundation. ca.

Formerly called the Trail Regional Hospital Foundation, the KBRH foundation is in its 26th year of raising money to advance health care in the Kootenay Boundary.

Foundation revenue, over $12 million to date, is generated through private and corporate donors.

Funding priorities include raising endowed gifts and annual funds to support health care equipment needs, staff education, and special initiatives to enhance health care through the Trail hospital and other Kootenay Boundary facilities.

Don Cherry

Suits take up space in household THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO - Don Cherry’s wardrobes are overflowing.

The “Hockey Night in Canada” fashion plate keeps all his eye-popping suits. Not out of vanity but out of necessity. He gave one away to charity some years ago and then was The BV Lions Club donated $10,000 at Pledge Day to fund multiple departments across KBRH. immediately flooded with requests Doug Brooke, Bev Thompson and Paul Terness of the BV Lions (center left to right) present this with more. Unable to fulfil all of donation to Joanne McQuary and Debbie Martin (outside left and right). The BV Lions raises their them, he opted to hang on to them funds through Bingo at the Fruitvale Hall. If you would like to join the BV Lions and be a part of their so he’s not accused of favouritism. fundraising team, please call Paul @ 367-9498 or Bev @ 367-9552.

That comes at a storage cost.

“I’ve got a bedroom full of suits and I’ve got every closet full of suits.

My wife (Luba) has one little closet,”

the 80-year-old Cherry said in a recent interview.

“I don’t wear them for two or three years and people kind of forget them. Some they don’t forget. The pink one (he wore at Rob Ford’s mayoral swearing-in) they never forget.”

Cherry, who still gets the material for his suits from Fabricland, has no idea how many suits or shirts he has.

And he is grateful for his wife’s patience when it comes to his trademark clothes. “She puts up with it anyhow.”

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Former Miss America starred with Elvis

USW Local 480 donated $7,500 to support the Gordy Steep Memorial Sick Children’s Fund. This fund assists families of sick children when they travel to receive medical care. Norm Murdoch and Armindo deMedeiros of the USW Local 480 (center left and right) present this donation to Lisa Pasin and Arleen Gallo, representing the KBRH Health Foundation.

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS ANGELES - A former Miss America who went on to appear in movies with Elvis Presley and make documentary films around the world has died.

A spokesman for the University of Mississippi confirmed Mary Ann Mobley Collins died Tuesday in Beverly Hills, California, after a battle with breast cancer. She was 77.

Danny Blanton of Ole Miss said Mobley Collins was close friends with a former chancellor of the university. She graduated from Ole Miss in 1958, the same year she won the Miss America crown.

She became an actress a few years later, with credits includ-

ing such TV shows as “General Hospital” and “Perry Mason,” and films such as “Girl Happy” with Presley and “Three on a Couch” with Jerry Lewis.

It was on that film she met her husband, actor Gary Collins, who died in 2012.

Mobley Collins was also a documentarian, travelling to Cambodia, Ethiopia, Mozambique, Somalia, Kenya, Zimbabwe and Sudan to make movies about the struggles of homeless and starving children.

She and her husband were also active humanitarians, raising money and awareness for organizations such as the March of Dimes and the United Cerebral Palsy Association.

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Holy Trinity Council CWL of The Catholic Women’s League of Canada Submitted Holy Trinity CWL Council Advent dinner meeting was held in the Gathering Room at Holy Trinity with 69 members and Father Bart in attendance. Gifts for Holy Childhood raffle and non-perishable food items were brought.

The members were welcomed by President Teresa Mandoli and the evening began with the lighting of the first Advent candle and an Advent prayer by Ruth and Maria.

A blessing was given by Father Bart followed by a Chinese buffet dinner catered by a local restaurant. Following the dinner the business meeting commenced.

Committee Reports: Spiritual: Ruth Guercio and Maria Burkholder: An Advent poem “Recall” was read.

Organization: Marjorie Nutini: Members were advised of the New Constitution and Bylaws handbook for sale for $2.50 and pins for $4.50; The meeting roster was explained.

Christian Family Life: Marlise Gattafoni: Intercessions for families were read and members responded by singing “Come Lord Jesus.”

Community Life: Bunny Dallas: Nefarious video - Merchant of Souls. 90 minutes about human trafficking can be obtained from Bunny to view at home; Friday, Dec.12 - Luncheon at 11 o’clock Silver City Gardens.

Resolution and Legislation: Connie Makse: Prostitution Bill C-36 will go into effect on Dec. 6 –based on Nordic model; Thank you to those who wrote letters, signed partitions, and took part in a government survey and online poll.

Past President: Sandra Stajduhar: Need more members to consider holding a position in 2015; Convention, 3 ways to help: 1. Support fund raising (Mardi Gras and Palm Sunday Bake Sale 2. Supply gifts for bags 3. Attend convention and/or help with jobs at the convention Parish activities: Linda Zol and Lorna Perri: Thanks from St. Rita’s for Mystery bags and from United Church Food bank for donated food tonight; Shampoo and soap gifts were distributed today to the needy; Warfield Senior’s tea: Sunday, Dec. 7 at the Warfield Hall.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Annual Reports due by Dec. 15 OTHER: A special presentation A summary of the contributions of Teresa Mandoli and Marjorie Nutini was given by Grace DeBiasio. In recognition of serving the League in this exceptional manner, the Maple Leaf Service pin, along with a certificate and thank you card, was presented to them by Spiritual Advisor Father Bart.

Entertainment: Nativity Story: Left to Right Game; Are you in Tune for Christmas?” (Finding the names of Christmas songs in Story); A cake dessert was served as the evening progressed; A short sing song was led by Elizabeth Stephens; A closing Advent Prayer read by Maria and Ruth concluded the evening.

The AGM and the next General meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 6, 2015 beginning with Mass at 6:30.

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The Mission Of The Church

Scripture quotations are from the RSV unless otherwise noted.

“I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her seed; he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heal” (Gen 3:15).

Today we celebrate the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary; that is, that she was conceived without the stain of Original Sin as a special favor of God through the merits of the death of her Son by way of anticipation to prepare her to be a worthy mother of God. In the sin of Adam, not only Adam and Eve but all their descendents as well fell. Adam and Eve lost their immortality and became mortal (Gen. 2:17). They were not able to bequeath their immortality to their descendents, because they had lost it. By sinning they also died spiritually; that is, they became alienated from God. But before expelling them from the Garden of Eden, God promised them that a Savior would come from the descendents of the woman who would vanquish the descendent of the serpent (Satan). God gave us this promise in cursing the serpent. The descendent of the woman will bruise the head of the descendent of the serpent.

This prophecy was fulfilled by Jesus Christ who vanquished Satan and the death that he had brought upon Adam and Eve. The one sinful act of Adam made us all sinners, condemned to death and alienated from God; and the one righteous act of Jesus Christ on the cross made us righteous, vanquished our death, and united us to God (Rom. 5:19). By being born, we inherit

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the sin of Adam and become sinners, condemned to death; and by being reborn through faith, we are made righteous and conquer death. The one righteous act of Christ on the cross substituted for us and served our death sentence for the sin of Adam and for our own sins. Christ thereby vanquished our spiritual death, that is, our alienation from God; our eternal death in hell; and also our physical death, transforming it into the gateway into eternal life in the light with God. In short, Christ vanquished our death by his death.

God’s mission in the world is centered on the cross of Christ that liberated humanity from physical death, spiritual death, and eternal death; and Christ gave his Church the mission to proclaim this. Our mission, therefore, is to proclaim salvation from sin and death through the death of Jesus Christ on the cross and to invite all to repentance, conversion, and faith in Christ for a new life in God, a conscience cleansed of sin, and a sure hope for eternal life in the light with God after death.

Mary, by a special favor of God, through the anticipated merits of the death of her Son, in order to prepare her to be a worthy mother of God, was conceived completely free from Original Sin and its effects: spiritual death (alienation from God), eternal death in hell, and physical death. In addition, God also preserved her from all actual sins throughout her life. She is the model of a completely redeemed human person, what we all hope to be in heaven.

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quickly. With this in mind, Hyundai has backed away from the fluid approach to a more sculpted design that shares some styling cues from the top-of-range Hyundai Genesis. The front features a squarer grille opening, edgier bumper and front chin-spoiler. The base model is fitted with the 2.4L 4-cylinder engine has and 16-inch or 17-inch alloy wheels with LED daytime running lights, halogen headlamps or HID lights on the limited trim. The performance oriented 2.0 Turbo Sport model, seen above, comes with a two-toned front spoiler, 18-inch wheels, standard HID headlamps, quad exhaust tips and a lower diffuser on the rear bumper. The top trim levels of both the 2.4L and 2.0 Sport have a blacked-out section of the front grille which signifies the car comes with adaptive cruise control and a forward collision warning system.

Verdict Hyundai has done it again, delivering a very attractive car, full of features, at an attractive price. 2.4L models range from $23,999 to $32,999 in the top Limited trim. This model has most of the features found in the top 2.0L turbo but without the added power. The base 2.0L turbo starts at $30,999 and the top Ultimate model, seen here, is $34,799. Both the Limited and Ultimate get the forward collision warning system and lane departure safety features, plus they also get adaptive cruise control. For 2015, the Sonata is a big step foreword in design. The added safety features will be attractive and the constant pushing-of-the-envelope from Hyundai is welcome.

The Lowdown Power: 2.4L 185hp or 2.0L Turbo with 245hp Fill-up: 9.8L/6.7L/100km (city/highway) Sticker price: $23.999-$34,799 zack.spencer@drivewaybc.ca

Drive Both the 2.4L 4-cylinder engine and the 2.0L turbo have been carried over from the last model but they have been modified to produce better torque delivery and fuel economy. Hyundai has dropped the horsepower output from 198hp to 185hp in the 2.4L and limited the torque to 178hp. The 2.0L turbo also receives a horsepower drop from 274hp to 245hp and the torque drops from 268 lb.-ft to 160 lb.-ft.

Hyundai claims that the torque is lower in the RPM range and the fuel consumption is improved. The experience behind the wheel of the turbo is still very invigorating but not as hectic as the last model, it delivers a more usable driving experience. Power is smooth and refined; the turbo feels like a V6 without the accompanying fuel bill.

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This week’s ICBC Safety Tip concerns Operation Red Nose, which provides free rides for impaired or tired drivers. Will you plan a safe ride home for family and friends this festive season?

Go to DrivewayCanada.ca to submit your answer.

Safety Tip: Operation Red Nose provides free rides to drivers and their passengers who are impaired or too tired to drive home during the holiday season in about 25 B.C. communities.

Call 1-877-604-NOSE and a team of volunteers will get you and your vehicle home safely.

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liable to damage. Always remember that in any season and with any temperature, insufficient pressure is always the main cause of tire damage. Here is some advice to always bear in mind it is during winter driving conditions: Use brakes carefully. Brake early. Brake correctly. It takes more time and distance to stop in icy conditions.

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ON NOW AT YOUR BC GMC DEALERS. BCGMCDealers.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. GMC is a brand of General Motors of Canada. Offers apply to the purchase or lease of a new or demonstrator 2014 Sierra 1500 Double Cab (1SA) or 2014 Terrain FWD (3SA). Freight ($1,695/$1,650) and PDI included. License, insurance, registration, PPSA and dealer administration fees and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in the BC GMC Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order may be required. *Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer car that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2013, 2014, 2015 model year GMC SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between December 2, 2014 through January 2, 2015. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $750 credit available on all eligible GMC vehicles. Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any Pontiac/Saturn/SAAB/Hummer/Oldsmobile model year 1999 or newer car or Chevrolet Cobalt or HHR that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2013, 2014, 2015 model year GMC SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between December 2, 2014 through January 2, 2015. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $1,500 credit available on all eligible GMC vehicles. Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer pick-up truck that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive): $1,000 credit available towards the retail purchase, cash purchase or lease of one eligible 2013, 2014 or 2015 model year GMC light or heavy duty pickup(except Canyon); delivered in Canada between December 2, 2014 through January 2, 2015. Offer is transferable to a family member living within the same household (proof of address required). As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and contact General Motors of Canada Limited (GMCL) to verify eligibility. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Certain limitations or conditions apply. Void where prohibited. See your GMCL dealer for details. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice. **Offer available to qualified retail customers in Canada for vehicles delivered between December 2, 2014 through January 2, 2015. 0% purchase financing offered on approved credit by TD Auto Finance Services, Scotiabank® or RBC Royal Bank for 84 months on all new or demonstrator 2014 GMC vehicles; special finance rate not compatible with certain cash credits on Sierra (1500 & HD) and Terrain. Participating lenders are subject to change. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $20,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $238.10 for 84 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $20,000. Offer is unconditionally interest-free. Freight and air tax ($100, if applicable) included. License, insurance, registration, PPSA, applicable taxes and dealer fees not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Dealer trade may be necessary. Limited time offer which may not be combined with certain other offers. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ®Registered trademark of The Bank of Nova Scotia.

RBC and Royal Bank are registered trademarks of Royal Bank of Canada. ‡$8,000 is a combined total credit consisting of a $4,000 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive) for 2014 Sierra 1500 Double Cab, $1,000 Holiday Cash for Truck Owners (tax inclusive) and a $3,000 manufacturer to dealer cash credit (tax exclusive) for 2014 GMC Sierra1500 Double Cab, which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $3,000 credit which will result in higher effective interest rates. Discounts vary by model. †$3,750 is a combined total credit consisting of a $750 Holiday Cash (tax inclusive) and a $3,000 manufacturer to dealer cash credit (tax exclusive) for all 2014 Terrain, which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $3,000 credit which will result in higher effective interest rates. Discounts vary by model. ††U.S. Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). ¥The GMC Terrain received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among compact SUVs in the proprietary J.D. Power 2014 Initial Quality Study. Study based on responses from 86,118 new-vehicle owners, measuring 239 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of owners surveyed in February-May 2014. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com.

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Door-to-door compost pick-up proposed for West Kootenay

By Greg Nesteroff Nelson Star

A Winlaw business owner is hoping to offer door-to-door compost pick-up for West Kootenay homes and businesses starting in 2015.

For the last four years, Todd Veri of MyCrobz Bacteria Solutions has cultured microorganisms for Bokashi composting and provided services to local festivals. Now he wants to help prevent an estimated 350 tonnes of food waste generated in this area each week from going to the landfill.

“When I started Bokashi, I saw the benefits it could bring to not just backyard composting but the municipal level eventually,” he says. “But I had to do a lot of testing before I could push it to a commercial level.”

The proposed business, called Compost Bandit, would see customers each supplied with two or more air-tight containers, ranging from 13-litre buckets for apartments and single-family homes to 210-litre drums for restaurants.

Microbial inoculant is sprinkled on the compost as the containers fill up. Once full, they’re collected and replaced with clean ones, while the waste is processed into solid and liquid fertilizers.

“It offers a number of advantages,” Veri says. “It can be stored indoors, it doesn’t have to be picked up every week, it starts fermentation immediately, it doesn’t smell, and you can add anything you create in

the kitchen.”

It also avoids one of the greatest hurdles discouraging people from backyard composting: bears. And unlike most municipal composting, it’s equally applicable to single family households and highdensity dwellings.

Bokashi — a Japanese word for “fermented organic matter” — is also known as anaerobic fermentation.

Waste decomposes into humus once mixed back into soil, in a process that can take less than a month. It preserves nutrients, particularly nitrogen, that are burned off in other composting methods.

Veri estimates about 100 local households plus a few schools and businesses already use the method to deal with their waste on-site.

He’s shooting for a summer launch, but figures he’ll need about $500,000 to pay for capital, start-up, and operations.

At the moment, he’s the lone employee, but envisions it could provide work for seven to ten people.

He expects to have six collection routes and visit each at least every two weeks, targeting homes, multi-unit residential complexes, schools, businesses, and large-volume operations like restaurants, grocery stores, and hospitals. Bigger communities and commercial operations could see more frequent pick-up.

However, the market for the end product isn’t as clearly defined. While the fertilizer will

be nutrient-rich and valuable, Vari says he’s doing some further testing to get a handle on what it would best be used for.

“The idea is that what we’re left with is worth more than what it costs to collect and process,” he says.

Although a few businesses around the world offer compost pick-up, nearly all take their product to community gardens.

Veri expects his production facility to be somewhere between Nelson and Castlegar — potentially at a regional district landfill site such as Ootischenia — although the pick-up service would also cover Trail, Rossland, Creston, Nakusp, Kaslo, and places in between.

While he could serve entire municipalities, Veri says it’s not a requirement for start up, and he doesn’t anticipate any local government contracts at first. Nelson is looking at an “in vessel” system for institutional composting, while the Regional District of Central Kootenay is considering residential composting as part of its resource recovery plan.

While he’s uncertain of the exact number of customers he’ll need to make a go of the business, Veri figures “it’s in the hundreds.”

He says his rates will be comparable to or better than what commercial kitchens already pay haulers to remove organic waste, while the competition for residential customers is the status quo — sending food scraps to the landfill.

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Accused robber admits escape attempt The Nelson Star The man charged in the armed robberies of several local financial institutions has pled guilty to trying to escape from custody.

Andrew Stevenson, 34, faces a maximum of two years in prison when he is sentenced on Jan. 6.

On Sept. 15, Stevenson was due to elect trial on 21 charges, less than a week after being denied bail.

According to the Ministry of Justice, a deputy

sheriff was escorting Stevenson into the courthouse through a sheriff-access only door when he threw off his crutches and fled.

Stevenson was using the crutches as the result of injuries he suffered during his arrest on April 25. Consequently, he wasn’t wearing leg irons.

The deputy sheriff caught Stevenson after a twoblock chase.

He was still using crutches during his last several court appearances via video link from Kamloops.

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By Jim Bailey

Times Sports Editor

The Trail Smoke Eaters will look to get back in the hunt for a playoff spot tonight when they face Interior division rival West Kelowna Warriors and follow that up with a Saturday tilt versus the Chilliwack Chiefs.

The Smoke Eaters beat the Warriors 3-1 at home in their one and only meeting so far this season, in what was one of the most exciting games of the year on Nov. 28. Trail is also chasing the Warriors for a playoff spot. The 15-100-5 Warriors sit 10 points up on the Smokies, and will be Trail’s opponent in four of its seven remaining games this month.

“As you move closer to the end of the season, these two points become more and more important especially when you don’t get the results the Steve Scaia photo The Beaver Valley Nitehawks netminder Drake Poirier makes a save off Castlegar Rebel forward Mike Bathoa, as the Fruitvale game before,” said Smoke Eater assistant coach native backstopped the Hawks to a convincing 9-3 thumping of the Castlegar Rebels at the Castlegar Rec Complex on Craig Clare.

The Smokies are coming off a tough 5-3 loss Wednesday. to Prince Rupert on Sunday, and are winless in their past four games. Trail currently sits two points back of fifth-place Salmon Arm, 27 points, and the 16-12-0-2 Merritt Centennials with 34

By Jim Bailey points, while playing with Ross Armour made it 2-0 shots even up, 13-13, as the points in the fourth and final playoff spot.

Times Sports Editor high-energy, speed, and con- when he banged in a Spencer Hawks were shorthanded for The league’s second top scorer, Liam The Beaver Valley sistently forcing turnovers, McLean rebound at 15:05 on almost half the period.

Blackburn, will lead the Warrior’s charge into the Nitehawks came out flying the result of a devastating a power play, and Mitch Foyle “The penalties got a bit Cominco Arena. Blackburn, a New Hampshire against the Castlegar Rebels forecheck. would net a short-handed out of hand there, so that University commit, has 13 goals and 33 assists for on Wednesday night at the “They think the game a marker when he streaked took away from our game, 46 points on the season and is a gifted playmaker.

Castlegar Rec Complex as lot alike, they have a really down the right side, broke but I liked how we responded, “We understand where we’re at and we play they soared to a 9-3 victory strong work ethic, and get across the crease and lifted and although we took a lot of West Kelowna and Salmon Arm a couple of times over their Interior division after it,” said Ingram. “The a backhand over the glove of penalties, we seem to not let before Christmas so it’s really important to set rivals. line hasn’t been together a Wells to make it 3-0 at 5:35 that bother us that much or ourselves up nice going into the New Year, so we The Nitehawks jumped whole lot but at the same of the first. take anything away from our still have control of our own destiny,” said Clare. out to a 4-0 first period lead time the chemistry has been Weegar would score exact- game,” said Ingram.

The Smoke Eaters will have another tough before the Rebels could reply, almost immediate, so if that’s ly two minutes later, and Incredibly, the Nitehawks, test on Saturday when they face the Chilliwack but by that time Castlegar the way they’re going to play, Bryan Lubin would finally get one of the league’s least Chiefs who hold down first-place in the Mainland starting goalie Austin Wells it’s going to be a fun line to Castlegar on the board shov- penalized teams, would be division. The 20-9-0-1 Chiefs are one of the hothad been pulled, and the rout watch.” eling in a goal-line scramble shorthanded nine times while test teams in the BCHL going 8-2 in their last 10 was well on its way.

According to Weegar, the with 32 seconds to play to Castlegar, the second most games, with recent wins over Salmon Arm, 5-3, “It was one of our best line has a history all its own, make it 4-1 Hawks at the end penalized team, were on the and Prince George, 6-3. (periods of hockey) for sure, a familiarity with each other’s of one. penalty kill just twice in the It will be the first time the two teams meet but I think we had a well- play from a former team.

“I think everyone just match. Despite the anomaly, this season, and the Smokies will have to neurounded game the whole “A while back, about three played really well together Hawk goalie Drake Poirier tralize a balanced Chief attack led by Vermont night,” said Nitehawks assist- years ago, we played together and there was definitely came up big, making a num- commit Craig Puffer who is on a six-game point ant coach Jim Ingram. in midget, and we got separ- no individual effort,” said ber of sensational saves in the streak and has 19-14-33 this season. Chilliwack Hawks forward Jace ated and then we all ended Weegar. “We just played as a second period to preserve the also has seven players in the line up collecting 20 Weegar scored what proved up coming back to the same team, and everyone was just lead, and it would be B.V. that points or more, including former Beaver Valley to be the winning goal with team so we’ve built up quite really positive on the bench would score the only goal Nitehawk Kurt Black who has 10-13-23 and is 3:35 to play in the first per- a bit of chemistry over the and that was the main thing.” of the period when Michael fourth in team scoring. iod, notching his first of two years, and end up playing The physical first period Pruss sent a perfect pass to The Smokies Jake Lucchini leads the Smokies on the night. Allan Pruss well together,” said Weegar. was highlighted by an Andrew brother Allan who one-timed with 13-22-35 and is eighth in league scoring, head-manned the puck to The Nitehaws now trail Miller fight, who obliged it past Zubick. while Charlie Zuccarini is right behind him at brother Michael who broke second-place Castlegar in the Dawson Haines in a lively Up 5-1, the Nitehawks 17-17-34. in with Weegar on a 2-on-1. Neil Murdoch standings by battle, after Haines attacked continued to pressure in the Game time is 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday at The Hawk forward drew the just three points with three the Hawk defenceman. Both the third. Weegar would get the Cominco Arena. defenceman then feathered games in hand. would be ejected from the his 10th of the season on Smoke Signals: a perfect pass to Weegar who In Wednesday’s match game setting the stage for a another Pruss-Pruss set up, Defenceman Sheldon Hubbard was dealt to fired it into the open side on up, it didn’t take long for classic Hawks-Rebel battle in and Mitch Foyle counted his his hometown to play with the Grande Prairie Rebel goalie Patrick Zubick the Hawks to get going with the second and third. second of the game taking Storm of the AJHL for future considerations on to make it 4-0.

Kyle Hope scoring on a Tyler The Nitehawks dominat- an Armour pass and wiring Thursday. Hubbard played 20 games for Trail in The line of Weegar and the Hartman and Sam Swanson ed the first frame outshoot- it from the right face-off dot 2014 netting two goals and three assists.

Pruss twins was exceptional setup 2:54 into the first per- ing the Rebels 15-8, but the under the crossbar.

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Fishing Report

The West Kootenay Fishing Report is submitted by Kerry Reed at Reel Adventures Sport Fishing Charters in Nelson. Contact him at 505-4963 or at reeladventuresfishing.com.

Kootenay Lake: Despite the recent cancellation of the Family Day Fishing Derby, Kootenay Lake is still seeing some decent catches.

We’ve had some pretty good days on the water, with eight-to-10 fish being caught. Sizes have ranged from two to three pounds with the water temperature dropping below 50-degrees F and our fish are still feeding more on the surface, which makes for some exciting bucktail action. My favorite kind of fishing.

We have been experimenting with lighter gear as well as fly reels and mooching reels to make the battles even more exciting.

On one of our trips last week, a young lady asked to bring her fly rod on board and we accepted the challenge. Throughout the day we hooked numerous fish on all of our rods except the fly rod. However, patience prevailed and in the final hour of the day the fly reel started screaming.

Kalyn was quick to grab the rod, and just in time because the reel had only three wraps of line left on it when she grabbed it and slowed the fish down. After about a 15-minute battle with her 6-weight fly rod, we finally got the fish to the boat, a beautiful nine-pound rainbow.

What a great battle on this light rod. I think we are hooked on this new-found technique.

And now with lots of small rainbows being caught, I think the lighter gear will be a lot of fun. As long as the gear can still handle a 10-12 pound fish, we should be okay. Either way, it will be exciting. Looking forward to experimenting more as the season continues.

Our latest trip had some boys from Alberta join us for their annual Kootenay Lake trip. And while the weather was freezing cold here, they were still happy to not be back at home where it was even colder and a lot more snow. A nice get away for the crew.

They managed to land 10 fish up to 10 pounds during their trip. Day one was a bit slow because of the weather change, but day two made up for everything. Lots of action on the mooching reels. Line peeling and fish jumping made for a few exciting battles. They are already planning their next trip. Looking forward to it.

December is usually a good month for fishing, so hopefully the pattern continues. Either way, we’ll be out there, so stay tuned.

What are they biting on?

Mostly surface action for our boat, so the magic lures have been the usual bucktail flies.

Lately the lucky numbers have been 203,210, 215, 224, and 228. Colors have been purples, blacks, or grays.

Also catching a few Bulls on the downrigger with Lyman plugs or flashers and hoochies.

There seems to be a lot of fish showing up on the sonar at depths between 80-120 feet. Although most of the fish seem to come to the surface when they want to feed.

Mix it up a bit and run both surface lines and deep lines and you should catch some fish.

skiing

Red postpones opening

By Times Staff Skiers dreaming of a white Christmas and a chance to hit the slopes at Red Mountain will have to wait another week.

The ski hill was scheduled to open Saturday but unseasonably warm weather and rain has put a damper on early expectations and pushed the tentative opening date to Dec. 20.

“We were looking good with coverage top-tobottom. The snow up top is still good—and still falling—but the warm temps from this “pineapple express” have adversely affected the snow at the bottom of the mountain,” said a release on the Red website.

While snow continues to fall at higher elevation, the base of Red is in need of some fresh powder. Forecasts call for the dissipation of the Pineapple Express this weekend, and snow from Dec. 18 to 20.

The Pineapple Express is a relatively common weather pattern that brings southwest winds to the Pacific Northwest along with warm, moist air. The name comes from the source of the moisture: The tropical Pacific Ocean near Hawaii.

The Pineapple Express sometimes produces days of heavy rain, which can cause extensive floods. The warm air also can melt snow in the mountains, further aggravating flooding.

During the colder parts of the year, the warm air can be cooled enough to produce heavy, upslope snow as it rises into the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada or Cascade mountain ranges.

Big night for Pruss twins

FROM PAGE 14 Defenceman Walker Sidoni would put the Hawks up 8-1, walking out of the corner and backhanding it by Zubick, before Jacob Boyczuk rounded out the scoring for the Hawks on a power play goal at 9:36 of the final frame.

Lubin added the Rebels lone power play goal 71 seconds later, and Lindan Calliou would finish it with 47 seconds left on the clock to make it 9-3.

The Hawks outshot Castlegar 40 to 35 and were 2-for-2 on the power play while the Rebels went 1-for-9.

Both Allan and

Michael Pruss counted three points on the night, with Allan netting a goal and two assists and Michael three helpers, while Foyle had two goals and an assist, and Hartman, Armour, Reid Anderson, Weegar, Hope, and Sidoni pitched in with two points apiece.

“It’s nice when you can spread things out like that, the penalty kill, power play, even strength, everybody chucked something into the hat tonight,” said Ingram. “This was a big game for us and a big game for them, and we wanted to come in here and make a statemen, and I think we did that.”

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EASTERN CONFERENCE EAST DIVISION

GP W L OTL Brandon 32 22 7 3 Regina 30 18 11 1 Swift Current 33 16 13 4 Moose Jaw 31 14 14 3 Prince Albert 32 15 17 0 Saskatoon 32 7 22 3 CENTRAL DIVISION

GP W L OTL Medicine Hat 31 22 7 2 Calgary 31 17 11 3 Red Deer 31 16 11 4 Edmonton 32 15 12 5 Kootenay 32 15 17 0 Lethbridge 30 6 19 5

Prince Albert at Kootenay, 7 p.m.

Kelowna at Medicine Hat, 7:30 p.m.

Spokane at Portland, 8 p.m.

Vancouver at Victoria, 8:05 p.m.

Seattle at Tri-City, 8:05 p.m.

Prince George at Everett, 8:35 p.m.

4:05 p.m.

San Francisco at Seattle, 4:25 p.m.

Minnesota at Detroit, 4:25 p.m.

Dallas at Philadelphia, 8:30 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 15 New Orleans at Chicago, 8:30 p.m.

BCHL Friday’s games Penticton at Salm Arm, 7 p.m.

Alberni at Nanaimo, 7 p.m.

Cowichan at Langley, 7 p.m.

Merritt at Prince George, 7 p.m.

Coquitlam at Chilliwack, 7 p.m.

Vernon at Powell R, 7:15 p.m.

W.Kelowna at Trail, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday’s games Surrey at Langley, 7 p.m.

Cowichan Valley at PG 7 p.m.

WESTERN CONFERENCE B.C. DIVISION

GP W L OTL Kelowna 32 25 4 3 Coquitlam at W.Kelowna, 7 p.m.

Victoria 33 17 14 2 Powell River at Victoria, 7 p.m.

Prince George 31 16 15 0 Vernon at Alberni 7 p.m.

Kamloops 33 12 16 5 Salm Arm at Merritt, 7:30 p.m.

Vancouver 31 13 18 0 Chilliwack at Trail, 7:30 p.m.

U.S. DIVISION

GP W L OTL Everett 29 18 7 4 NFL Portland 33 17 13 3 WEEK 15 Tri-City 30 16 13 1 Thursday, Dec. 11 Spokane 29 14 12 3 Arizona at St. Louis, 8:25 p.m.

Seattle 30 13 13 4 Sunday, Dec. 14

Oakland at K.C., 1 p.m.

Wednesday’s results Pittsburgh at Atlanta, 1 p.m.

Moose Jaw 5 Brandon 4 (SO) Wash at N.Y. Giants, 1 p.m.

Swift Current 6 Regina 4 Miami at New England, 1 p.m.

Edmonton 4 Kamloops 1 Houston at Indianapolis, 1 p.m.

Kelowna 4 Lethbridge 3 (SO) Jacksonville at Baltimore, 1 p.m.

Vancouver 3 Prince Albert 0 Green Bay at Buffalo, 1 p.m.

Friday’s games Tampa Bay at Carolina, 1 p.m.

Moose Jaw at Saskatoon, Cincinnati at Cleveland, 1 p.m.

6:05 p.m.

Denver at San Diego, 4:05 Swift Current at Brandon, p.m.

6:30 p.m.

N.Y. Jets at Tennessee,

Football

Basketball NBA

d-division leaders EASTERN CONFERENCE

W L Pct GB d-Toronto 16 6 0.727 d-Atlanta 15 6 0.714 d-Washing 15 6 0.714 d-Cleveland 13 7 0.65 2 Chicago 13 8 0.619 2.5 Milwaukee 11 12 0.478 5.5 Miami 10 12 0.455 6 Brooklyn 8 12 0.4 7 Orlando 9 15 0.375 8 Boston 7 13 0.35 8 Indiana 7 15 0.318 9 Charlotte 6 15 0.286 9.5 New York 4 20 0.167 13 Detroit 3 19 0.136 13 Philad 2 19 .095 13.5 WESTERN CONFERENCE

W L Pct GB d-Gold State 19 2 0.905 d-Memphis 17 4 0.81 2 d-Portland 17 5 0.773 2.5 Clippers 16 5 0.762 3 Houston 16 5 0.762 3 San Antonio 16 6 0.727 3.5 Dallas 17 7 0.708 3.5 Phoenix 12 11 0.522 8 Sacramento 11 11 0.5 8.5 N Orleans 10 11 0.476 9 Denver 10 12 0.455 9.5 Okla City 8 13 0.381 11 Utah 6 16 .273 13.5 LA.Lakers 6 16 .273 13.5 Minnesota 5 16 0.238 14

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A tough week for Trail sports fans

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here was the loss of my one and only sports hero, Jean Beliveau, but that was eventually to be expected.

More depressing was the Smoke Eaters three-loss record, the last two of which came as the result of the worst weekend of play by the team at Cominco

Arena this season.

Those two games showcased the worst, and least entertaining, hockey from the team I have seen. There was ineptitude throughout the roster - such that it must have been difficult to select a home first star - starting in goal and moving through the defense corps at both ends of

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the ice and not particularly good forward play, along with poor power play execution and penalty kill.

Just bad, depressing, and unentertaining.

It is still fair to say that this team is much better than last year’s and a playoff spot is not nearly a long shot yet. It is also fair to say the team has regressed in recent weeks and if things do not improve quickly it will get late very early for that playoff push.

A fact of note: Early on there were a few top-20 scorers, some top-40 contributors

and more in the top 60. Right now there are two Smokies in the top 10 and 80 spots between them and the next top point getters in the squad.

There have been changes, and the new players seem to be just that, players, but the coaching staff needs to integrate them quickly, starting tonight, and find solutions for the overall porous play that found the Smokies facing a team without four of its top five offensive players and still looking barely competitive last Sunday.

Improvement has to

NHL

Leafs never happy

THE CANADIAN PRESS Members of the Toronto Maple Leafs’ front office and coaching staff are on the same page, assistant general manager Kyle Dubas said. And it’s not the same page that includes the NHL standings.

Despite the team’s stretch of seven victories in its past nine games, Dubas said president Brendan Shanahan, general manager Dave Nonis and coach Randy Carlyle aren’t happy with the way the Leafs have been outshot and outplayed.

“There’s nobody content that we’ve gone 7-1-1 in this stretch,” Dubas said on a conference call Thursday. “There’s no one really content with it. It’s trying to con-

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start tonight and continue into tomorrow.

With three games left after this weekend and a small hill to climb, accumulating standings points before the holiday break is going to be crucial to allow anyone involved, including the fans, to have a truly Merry Christmas season.

• Meanwhile, the Nitehawks are well within striking distance of first place and also play at home tonight. Here’s hoping the snowless roads bring crowds to both arenas. Hockey souvenirs make excellent gifts.

tinue to hone in on our process and really maximize our potential as a team.”

This state-of-the-team address

by Dubas might’ve been necessary after the Leafs beat the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday night in a game where they owed everything to backup goaltender James Reimer.

Toronto was outshot 42-19 but won in a shootout almost single-handedly because of Reimer.

Dubas said Thursday that no one has to be an analytics expert to recognize that’s not great. Recent trends beyond that game are also troubling, like the Leafs being outshot 303-247 over this nine-game run, an average of around 34-27 a game.

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Decide whether or not to live without sex Mailbox

Marcy Sugar & Kathy Mitchell

doctor about the lack of desire, some of which may be attributed to painkillers, but they have no resolution. I’ve lost weight, take good care of myself and dress nicely -- still nothing.

He says, “It’s not you, it’s me.”

I feel shallow for missing sex so much, but I honestly can’t imagine living the rest of my life without it.

I suggested counseling, with or without me, but Marcus refused. When he dismisses suggestions to work on us, I end up feeling more like a nurse than a lover.

And the guilt is eating me up. What can I do?

-- Faith Dear Faith: Marcus

stood. Seizures are unpredictable electrical disturbances in the brain that affect awareness, movement and sensation. Epilepsy is not contagious, it is not a mental illness, and it is not mental retardation.

There are more than 40 types of epilepsy that affect more than three million people in the U.S. and 65 million worldwide. The Epilepsy Foundation has information to help raise awareness. Please get the word out. -- Can’t Drive but Can Text Dear Can’t Drive: Thank you for giving us the opportunity. National Epilepsy Awareness Month was in November, but awareness is needed all year round. We hope our readers will check out the Epilepsy Foundation at epilepsy. com and find out how they can help.

Dear Annie: I have been following all of the opinions about blowing one’s nose at the dinner

table.

Those who are offended by the act, please be careful visiting New Mexico. If you want to enjoy your stay, you must, of course, try our well-known and traditional green chili (or at Christmastime, green and red chili).

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has serious health issues, and that, plus medication, is undoubtedly what is causing his lack of desire. It isn’t anything you are doing.

And he, too, feels guilt, because his illness prevents you from having the relationship you envisioned. He may have decided against counseling so that you will have a reason to leave him. Please know that your feelings are not unusual. Only you can decide whether or not you love him enough to see him through this, with or without sex. Counseling will help you, even if Marcus chooses not to go.

Dear Annie: I was diagnosed with epilepsy three years ago, but had milder forms of seizures that went undiagnosed for 23 years. I am on medications that interfere with relationships at home and work.

Of all the major chronic medical conditions, epilepsy is surely one of the least under-

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Dear Annie: I’ve been living with “Marcus” for two years, and we’ve known each other for twice that long. We are both in our late 40s.

Soon after we moved in together, Marcus became seriously ill.

We’ve been through five invasive surgeries, and there may be more.

The most serious illness seems to be under control, but now other debilitating health issues are popping up on the horizon, and I just don’t know what to do. Part of me wants desperately to leave, yet I feel incredibly guilty for even thinking of it.

We don’t fight, and we have our good moments. I still am attracted to him, but there is absolutely no sex unless I initiate it -- which I’ve stopped doing because he always has discomfort or pain.

We sometimes talk about it, and he says, “You didn’t sign up for this. Why are you still here?”

Marcus spoke to his

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YourByhoroscope Francis Drake For Saturday, Dec. 13, 2014 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Others will be impressed with your ability to see ways to introduce reforms and improvements where you work today. Trust your instincts.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You might see a new approach to an artistic project today. Similarly, you might see new ways to teach or deal with children.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You can organize your home in a better way today, especially by getting rid of what you no longer need or use. Start to de-clutter things.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) All your communications with others will be unusually persuasive and convincing. (That’s why this is a strong day for those of you in sales, marketing and

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writing.)

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22)

You might see new uses and applications for something you own today.

Others will see new ways to boost their income or make a little money on the side.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Today the Moon is in your sign lined up with Pluto. This makes you want to look around and make improvements to your immediate environment as well as your own appearance.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Research of any kind will go extremely well today because you have excellent powers of concentration.

You also have a knack for going for the jugular today.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) You might attract someone who is powerful today.

Or possibly, you are the powerful person talking to

someone else? Either way, conversations will be meaningful.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) You will impress your boss and people in authority with your ideas for improving things. Start off with looking for ways to cut costs, because you will see them.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19)

Conversations about

politics, religion and racial issues will be intense and incisive today. Everyone wants to put in his or her two bits. However, people will listen to you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) This is a good way to see new methods of how to share things or divide something. You might discover a new approach to dealing with taxes, debt and shared property.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20)

Conversations with partners and close friends will be very much to the point. You have penetrating insight and are not afraid to share your ideas. Remain courteous.

YOU BORN TODAY You are attentive to details, and you are a wonderful planner. You are patient and not troubled by delays or setbacks. You understand

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Give the drivers behind and ahead of you a heads up. Turn on your indicator before initiating your turn or lane change.

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It’s time to try your wings!

Birthdate of: Taylor

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A must to view.

$169,500

$198,500

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GRADED AA OR BETTER LOCALLY GROWN NATURAL BEEF Hormone Free Grass Fed/Grain Finished Freezer Packages Available Quarters/Halves $4.30/lb Hanging Weight Extra Lean Ground Beef Available TARZWELL FARMS 250-428-4316 Creston

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Affordable Steel Shipping Containers for sale/rent 20’ & 40’ Kootenay Containers Castlegar 250-365-3014

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.223 RIFLE, H&R. 250-3688470

$225,500

Country roads take me home to this 1 1/2 storey mountain side chalet. Located on .83 of an acre MLS#2400334

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent

15 - 500 16th Avenue, Genelle

#

4750 Highway 3, Salmo

$49,900

Located in Whispering Pines Mobile Home Park just steps away from the Columbia River. Perfect starter or retirement home.

MLS#2401489

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

Dawn Rosin realtorÂŽ 250.231.1765

dawnrosin@shaw.ca www.westkootenayhomes.com

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

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Waneta Village $329,000 OD S GOSTMAT RI SEN H C PRE

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Sunningdale $249,999

Christina Lake $129,000 TIC AS NT EN FA ITCHTHS K BA &

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Waneta Village $279,000

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Fruitvale $415,000 , MS OO DRATHS E 4B2B

Rivervale $137,900

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Annable $165,000

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Fruitvale $339,000

Montrose $194,500 We have building lots in all areas!

Shavers Bench $187,500

Rivershore ...........$184,500 Montrose ............... $73,500 Creekside ............... $89,500 2.32 Acres .............. $99,500 Near Red Mtn...13.13 acres Montrose ............... $70,000 Montrose ............... $64,900 Fruitvale (5 lots) .... $50,000ea

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Trail $154,900

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Sunningdale $229,500

Trail $152,500

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Fruitvale $289,000 AN TH ER OKS G BIGIT LO

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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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GLENMERRY, Clean 3bd townhouse, covered parking, F/S, D/W, central air. NS. No Pets. $900./mo.

Available now. Ref. req. 250-367-9607

WANETA MANOR Suites Avail Now

AM Ford Sales Ltd, invites IVUH ÄKL

General Contractors

to submit Sealed Proposals for AM FORD DESIGN BUILD RENOVATION.

Please call

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Mobile Homes & Pads Mobile Home in Thrums 2 Bdrms, addition, deck F/S, W/D, very small pets ok 250-304-9273

Homes for Rent 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 Rare opportunity for 2 private, well-located adjoining lots, each with a tenanted house. Large properties; total of 868 sq meters. Total rental income $1300/mth. Houses are older with some recent improvements. Two blocks uphill from the intersection of Columbia Ave. and Washington St., in the heart of Rossland.

(Please do not disturb the tenants.) Near shopping and restaurants, well treed and quiet.

Zoned R1. $280,000.00 for the 2 together. Will also sell separately. Private sale but will consider commission to purchaser’s agent. Please call or text John at 604-834-6451.

TRAIL, 2BD., N/S, N/P. Available immediately. 250367-7558 TRAIL, 2bdrm., full basement, off street parking, nice view.

F/S, W/D, N/S, N/P. $850.

250-365-5003 TRAIL, 4 b/r home, 1 reno’d bathrm, central A/C, f/s/w/d, ns,np, full bsmt, rv carport, nr Aquatic Ctr, 1534 4th Ave. $1200. + util. 250-364-3978 TRAIL clean 3bdrm. N/S, N/P. References required. $850./mo. 250-231-1101 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.

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Ermalinda Estates, Glenmerry, spacious 1-2bdrms. Adults only. Secure building w/elevator. N/S, N/P. Ongoing improvements. Ph.250-364-1922 E.TRAIL, 1&2bdrm. apts. F/S, Coin-op laundry available.

250-368-3239 Francesco Estates, Glenmerry,spacious 1-3bdrms. Adults only (45+). Secure building w/elevator. N/S, N/P. Ongoing improvements. Ph. 250-3686761 Glenmerry 1bdrm. apt. F/S Heat included. N/S. $600./mo.

250-368-5908 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 ROSSLAND, bach. apt. Golden City Manor. Over 55. N/S. N/P. Subsidized.

250-3625030, 250-231-9777 SUNNINGDALE, spacious, bright 1bd, perfect for couple/ senior, n/p,n/s. 778-515-1512 250-368-5695 TRAIL, spacious 1&2bdrm. apartment. Adult building, perfect for seniors/ professionals.

Cozy, clean, quiet, comfortable. Must See. Best kept secret downtown Trail. 250368-1312 WARFIELD APARTMENTS. 2-bdrm, N/S, N/P. Long term tenants. 250-368-5888 W.TRAIL, 1 bd. apt. Quiet adult only. $450./mo. +utilities.

Damage Deposit $225. Coin W/D in building. References.

250-231-5271, 250-512-7913 W.TRAIL 2-BDRM.. $725.

N/S, N/P. F/S. Laundry.

250-367-7919 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

This Project consists of the design and construction, the supply of materials, labor, equipment for the complete construction and renovations from site improvements, throuNh to interior Änishes, in the front portion of the original Zellers space, as outlined in the tender package.

YOU’RE APPROVED • YOU’RE APPROVED

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Demolitions and removal of all debris as required 1. Architectural, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical and all other designs as may be required.

2. Repairs and improvements to Parking Lots, Landscaping and Irrigation 3. Address of project is 8100 Highway 3B, Trail, B.C. 4. Tender packages will be available Monday, December 15, 2014 at 145 – 4200 Grandview Drive, Castlegar, B.C. 5. Tenders will close at the same address on Friday, January 16, 2015 at 3:00 P.M. 6. A Mandatory Information Meeting is scheduled within the proposed space at the Waneta Mall, 8100, Highway 3B, Trail. B.C. on December 18, 2014 at 1000 hours.

7. This Project will require a Bid Bond followed by a Performance and a Labor and Material Bond in the Änal Tender as outlined in the Tender Documents 8. The lowest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted Contact: Elmer Verigin, BE. P.Eng E. Verigin Consultants 145 – 4200 Grandview Drive, Castlegar, B.C., V1N 4X6 Phone: (250) 304 2801 or Cell (250) 608 2215 email EMVerigin@shaw.ca

1st Trail Real Estate

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

WWW.COLDWELLBANKERTRAIL.COM

194,000

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159,000

Trail

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98,000

Trail

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299,900

Rossland

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49,900

Fruitvale

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219,500

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Rhonda

549,000

250.231.7575 Rhonda

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138,500

250.231.7575 Nathan

Rhonda

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Trail

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169,000

250.231.9484 Nathan

Nathan

250.231.9484

House & Acreage

COURT BAILIFFS’ SALE OF LAND In the matter of The Director of Maintenance Enforcement, for the benefit of Krista Lee Margaret McPhee (Petitioner) vs. Dale Dominic Foyle, The Crown In Right of Canada (Respondent.)

By virtue of an Order issued out of the Nelson Supreme Court of British Columbia, Registry No. 17547, dated the 16th day of July, 2014, we will sell by sealed tender to be held in the office of Okanagan Court Bailiffs Inc., located at 3120 – 30th Avenue, Vernon, B.C., on Friday the 29th day of December,2014 at the hour of 11:00 o’clock in the forenoon, all the right title of the Respondent Dale Dominic Foyle, The Crown in Right of Canada, in and for the following land, more particularly known and described as follows:

Rossland

Marie-Claude

$

250.512.1153 Marie-Claude

279,900

250.512.1153

Build youmr e!

Dream Ho00 $20, 0 Reduction!

DESCRIPTION OF LAND Parcel Identifier: 015-126-455 Legal Description: Lot 15, Block 10, District Lot 4598, Kootenay District Plan 2624 Registered Owner in Fee Simple: Registered Owner/Mailing Address:

Dale Dominic Foyle, Self Employed Dennis Morley Foyle, Shift Foreman 1455 Daisy Street Trail, B.C. V1R 2R7 As Joint Tenants

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250.512.1153 Rob

Marie-Claude

399,000

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Bring Offer

Taxation Authority: City of Trail For Legal Notations Terms of Sale and Conditions of Sale, please visit www.interiorbailiffs.com for more information.

Fruitvale Rob

Nathan Kotyk 250-231-9484

$

250.231.4420 Rob

Rhonda van Tent 250-231-7575

Rob Burrus 250-231-4420

Marie Claude Germain 250-512-1153

319,000

250.231.4420

Jack McConnachie 250-368-5222

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lifestyles Holiday Etiquette

When is it OK to stop buying siblings’ kids presents?

THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO - It’s a discussion some families have in the lead-up to the holidays. Others avoid it because it can be awkward; everyone isn’t always on the same

page.

But side-stepping dilemmas rarely solves them, so let’s just put it out there. If you buy holiday gifts for the children in your extended family, does there come a point

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when you can stop?

When do “the kids” stop being kids?

Do you buy till the children in your extended family stop putting toys on their wish lists? Till they graduate from high school, college or graduate school? Do you buy for them until they have kids, then add the next generation to your holiday list?

Sadly, there appears to be no single answer, no neat protocol like “forks on the left, knives on the right” that makes it a simple call for all concerned.

But some etiquette experts have offered suggestions to help.

Let’s start with the doyenne of etiquette mavens, Judith Martin. Martin - perhaps better known as Miss Manners - says an important point to keep in mind is that there is no need to stop buying gifts for nieces and nephews.

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“The first cut-off would be ... children who have learned to write but don’t.”

Judith Martin

If you enjoy doing so, you may continue.

“It’s one way to keep in touch,” notes Martin, who addresses the social dilemmas of “gentle readers” in her thrice-weekly syndicated newspaper column as well as in a number of books.

Should you wish, however, to at some point transition from giving gifts to sending a seasonal letter or card, Martin suggests a surprisingly tender age as a potential demarcation point.

“The first cut-off would be ... children who have learned

to write but don’t,” Martin says with a bit of bite to her delivery.

She refers, of course, to children who do not pen thankyou notes to express gratitude for the presents they have been sent.

“I would give them a year or two to see that this is a pattern.

And yes, if one is not demonstrably pleased with presents, why give them? You can assume that your presents are annoying them.”

Anna Post of the Emily Post Institute suggests the point at which children stop going out for Halloween might be a time when you could think about altering gift-giving patterns, if that is a goal.

Post’s great-greatgrandmother - after whom the Burlington, Vt.-based institute is named - was one of America’s premier etiquette experts of days

gone by.

Anna Post says different circumstances may affect the timing of a decision like this.

“It can also change when you have your own children,” she notes. “ You know, you might give to nieces and nephews, but then when you have your own family, you may get a little absorbed by them instead.”

Karen Cleveland, the Toronto-based writer of the blog “Finishing School,” suggests the point at which nieces and nephews start to earn an income might also be a reasonable time to discontinue gift giving.

All three agree the question isn’t simply “when?” but “how?”

For instance, if a family contains several children, buying for some but not others could lead to hurt feelings.

Post suggests using

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transition gifts, moving at a point to buying a small token gift - a lovely Christmas tree ornament, if Christmas is the holiday being celebrated - rather than a larger present. Or buying a present for the family as a whole, instead of for each individual child.

Letting the future former recipients of your gifts - or their parents - in on your plans is good form, says Cleveland.

In fact, if your family is one where you buy for your sister’s children and she buys for yours, you should let your siblings know of your intentions - and well before Christmas. It is probably too late to do that this year.

“The earlier you make changes to established traditions, the more time people have to get used to the idea,” Post says.

Another way to handle this type of change would be to get all involved to agree to a system whereby people draw names.

Instead of buying for all your siblings’ children, you could buy for one. But this too takes planning - and general agreement, the experts says.

If you are going to stop buying gifts for a niece or nephew who is older, you could discuss the change with him or her. For instance, you could indicate that this is the last year you will be sending a gift or that this year you will not be sending a present.

“At that point you should send a warm Christmas letter so they think it’s not an accident,” Martin says.

Post favours having a conversation rather than sending a note, to ensure that there are no hurt feelings.

The point to get across is that this isn’t about something having gone wrong in the relationship, but rather is inspired by the passage of time.

“We often write notes when we don’t want to engage with people. And this is the right time to engage,” Post says.

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Greeting cards deliver personal touch in digital age THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO - Carolyn Bechard remembers her mother spending evenings at the kitchen table writing out cards paired with family portraits as a part of their Christmas tradition - one she has also embraced as her own.

“I am very much a traditionalist,” said Bechard, who is behind the blog Moments in Mommyland. “I have very specific things I remember growing up with, and by doing those, it kind of brings me joy and brings me back to my own childhood. So tradition definitely plays a part in it - but it just makes me happy.

“I understand for some people it doesn’t - and that’s OK. But for me, it wouldn’t feel like the holidays if I wasn’t giving out Christmas cards.”

The Vancouverbased stay-at-home mom usually sends out about 50 to 60 Christmas cards annually to immediate family and members of her church community. About half of the recipients live close to home, while others are located throughout North America and further afield.

This year, the personalized cards will be accompanied by a photo of Bechard with

her husband, Matt, and their sons Noah, 3, and one-year-old Asher, captured in July.

“Christmas is a very big holiday in our family,” said Bechard, 28. “I am a Christian, so for me, there is a faith aspect to it. But Christmas is kind of just a time I’ve chosen to show people that I’m thinking of them or that they’re on my heart.

“We don’t generally send out cards for birthdays, so Christmas is the time of year that we acknowledge friends and family and loved ones and just say: ‘Hey, I’m thinking about you.”’

Yet with the ability to send festive greetings electronically, what is the enduring appeal of putting traditional cards in the post?

“Just about everybody loves to get a greeting card because it says to the receiver: ‘You’re really important to me. I went to extra effort. I didn’t email or phone you. I came in person with my card or I put it in the mail,”’ said Joanne McNeish, assistant professor of marketing at the Ted Rogers School of Management at Ryerson University.

“I think what we forget in the e-world

is that e-everything is only our visual sense, our sight, whereas tangible things - books and cards, everything paper - (involves) more senses.

“Senses are actually the way as people we get information, or it’s the way we feel or are connected to emotions. Around this time of year, where it’s kind of an emotional time anyway, we as humans want to share in that, give that emotion and get that emotion back.

And we do that with physical things.”

As the daughter of Chinese immigrants who were new to Canada, Lisa Ng was designated to write Christmas cards on behalf of her family.

“I think I just got so used to doing that when I was 12 or 13 that I ended up just continuing the tradition,” said Ng, editor-in-chief of This Beautiful Day, a lifestyles blog for women.

Ng and her husband moved to Los Angeles about 1 1/2 years ago, and there has been no interruption in her holiday ritual. She typically orders pop-up cards from New York’s Museum of Modern Art store and sends out between 30 to 40 to family, friends and business associates.

“I would say clients are the most import-

ant people to send Christmas cards to because I find that an e-card just doesn’t cut it,” said Ng, 34.

“People are really sick of looking at their computer all day and reading email all day. I just feel like an e-card doesn’t have the (same) impact as a beautiful, handwritten card.

“I take it upon myself to make the Christmas card a nice way to say: ‘Thank you so much, it was great working with you throughout the year, I had so much fun, let’s collaborate again in 2015 if there’s an opportunity.’

“I try to send those to as many clients as I’ve worked with in the past year, and I always try to pick a Christmas card that has a lot of impact.”

Ng said part of the reason she opts to mail her cards rather than hand them out in person is concern she may not remember to bring them to their intended recipients.

“I think another part is that it is so nice to get mail these days - nice mail that isn’t a bill - and for them to have the opportunity to have the ritual of opening a Christmas card and then having that card to put on display or hang.

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