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The checks and balances are in place and we have to trust our staff, says Coun. Cindy Cook. The seasoned Montrose councillor was speaking about a noteworthy increase in purchasing authority requested by the village’s administration. “We all take turns signing the cheques,” Cook added. “So you are all going to see any money that goes out.” The policy amendment was passed after Bryan Teasdale, chief administrative officer (CAO), clarified that upping staff ’s purchasing range is practical, in line with current costs, and can be a moneysaver. “These numbers haven’t been changed for quite some time now,” said Teasdale. “We’ve talked with our auditors about this and they’ve said the (new) numbers are standard, even a little low,” he added. “I know that we try to get the best value for the number, so this just allows staff to do things a little more effectively,” maintained Teasdale. “We don’t like spending money, but if we can do things faster, it can CONTINUED ON PG 3 Contact the Times:
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LOCAL Utility worker assaulted Renewed spirit for Silver City Days; in Warfield, parking city unveils logo and website meters destroyed in SHERI REGNIER downtown Trail The city’s revamp of Silver City
SET IN STONE Book 250-364-2488 Don’t know what to get for Christmas? Gift Certificates available CALL TOTEM TRAVEL 250-364-1254 The Regular Meeting of Trail City Council originally scheduled for Monday, December 21st has been changed to Monday, December 14th at 6:00pm. The City of Trail apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause. Trail Legion General Meeting Sunday, December 13th 1:00pm Christmas cheer and snacks after the meeting Thank you for attending Christmas Meat Draw at the Trail Legion Saturday, December 12th 3:00-5:00 Turkeys, hams, snacks, etc. Santa’s coming too!! Lauener Bros. Jewellers is open Fridays in Dec. until 8pm and Sundays 11am-4pm. Extended weekday Christmas shopping hours start Frid. Dec.18, 9:30-8pm until Dec.23rd.
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An assault in Warfield has left a local man wondering where his good deed went wrong. A utility worker stopped his vehicle on the Warfield hill below Webster School on Dec. 7 around 3 a.m. to help a driver who was parked on the left-hand side of the road with his emergency flashers on. “When the utility worker asked the driver if he was OK, the male driver exited his vehicle and assaulted the utility worker,” Cpl. Darryl Orr of the Trail & Greater District RCMP reported. The suspect is described as a man in his mid20s to 30s, clean shaven, with an average build, wearing a green or dark hoody or fleece jacket. His vehicle is noted as a grey or dark coloured two-door car. “I don’t think I can remember specifically any kind of investigation like this where somebody acts in good faith to help somebody out, and they get assaulted,” Orr added Wednesday. RCMP is also asking the public for any tips on mischief in downtown Trail Dec. 4 when police responded to a complaint and found five parking meters broken and needing repair. “It’s pretty desperate times” for someone to pillage the meters for some pocket change, said Orr. “You could probably call every single RCMP detachment in B.C., and they’ll say they’ve had similar problems, but we certainly have had our share in Trail over the last couple years,” he added. Anyone with any information about these incidents can call the Trail RCMP at 250-3642566 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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The City of Trail unveiled its new logo for the annual Silver City Days in May. will be our main tool for our marketing and promotional campaign for the event for years to come.” Another special event returning after a one-year hiatus, is the Home of Champions Induction Ceremony, slated for Thursday night at dusk. The Greater Trail Home of Champions Society will honour past and present residents that have excelled in business and sports or greatly contributed to the cultural landscape of our region. This year the following individuals will be recognized: Graham Kenyon for Environmental Health & Conservation; Don Freschi for Television Production & Business; Ryan Huska for Hockey, the Beaver Valley Nitehawks (2013-2014) for Hockey; Joseph Cecchini for Skeleton Racing; Kimberly Joines for Paralympic Ski Racing; Arron Santesso for Academic & Literacy Achievement; and, Joe Zanussi for Professional Hockey. Nominations are received on an ongoing basis, but the cut off for the May ceremony will be March 2016.
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cently where feedback, including the desire “for six point elk returned to limited entry and the doe season cut off,” was collected and sent off to the ministry for consideration. This was following a stakeholder meeting that stirred some controversy locally when the general public was not invited and the feeling was work was being done behind closed doors. The Pend d’Oreille valley contains highvalue wildlife habitat areas, including conservation lands that were acquired to specifically
protect valuable ungulate winter range and other sensitive habitats, according to the ministry. The area also contains a high concentration of species at risk, including yellowbreasted chat, western racer, rubber boa, western skink and Lewis’ woodpecker. The ministry concludes that a recent increase in off-road vehicle use and illegal trail building has damaged the area, compromising wildlife habitat areas and promoting the spread of invasive plants throughout the valley.
Members of the public are invited to attend the public meeting to learn more or provide feedback Monday from 7-9 p.m. at the Charles Bailey Theatre. Comments will also be accepted online on the Angling, Hunting and Trapping Engagement website: http : / / app s . n rs . gov. bc.ca/pub/ahte/ “The more people that attend the meeting or send in an email, the (more say we’ll) have there,” said Hanik. “Otherwise, it will just fall to the wayside and the ministry will do what they want to do.”
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Change streamlines village purchases CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 actually save us money.” Smaller ticket projects or goods have been delayed because village staff often has a challenge finding local interest. “To get three quotes for something under $5,000 - there’s a lot of people that won’t even respond to our phone calls for projects less than $10,000,” he said. “They are not making money on it or busy doing something else, this just helps us streamline things and make (the process) a little bit faster.” The policy amendment was passed unanimously, allowing the administrator (CAO) to purchase goods and services under $10,000 without a formal bidding project. The previous amount was $5,000. Additionally, the new policy calls for three bids on purchases in the $10,000 to $25,000 range, instead of $5,000 to $10,000; authority to procure
goods and services under $25,000 within the annual budget without prior council approval; and all purchases exceeding $25,000 (up from $10,000) can be submitted to a formal purchasing process prior to council approval. “The highest amount in the policy is $25,000,” Cook reiterated. “And we won’t be building anything new for under $25,000, I can guarantee that.” Coun. Rory Steep voted down an increase during a 2014 purchase policy review. He reconsidered that decision following discussion during Monday night council, and opted for the go ahead. “I previously had an issue because (his workplace) still looks for three quotes under $5,000,” explained Steep. “But I see what Bryan is saying and in my position I know the village doesn’t have a lot of money and tries to get the best prices available,” he added. “And I think Cindy is right, we do have to trust the people we
have working for us to follow that same line, so I have a hard time arguing against these changes (this year).” Warfield is another municipality ready to look at its purchasing policy. Currently, all village projects are approved by council, says Jackie Patridge, the village’s chief financial officer/ corporate officer, noting a review is planned for the new year. Projects between $15,000 and $50, 000 are put out to invitational tender, meaning at least three local qualified businesses are invited to bid. Those over $50,000 go to public tender. Items under $15,000 are approved by council and administered by staff, and do not have to go through a bidding process, Patridge added. The City of Trail’s purchasing policy, approved in 2011, states to encourage competition growth in local economy, quotations can be solicited by
phone (search for competitive process) on individual items up to $5,000. “These are often day-to-day purchases required to support smooth operation of the city,” explains Bryan Maloney, Trail’s purchasing and mechanical superintendent. “These purchases are normally made through local vendors when and where possible and are covered by annually issued standing purchase orders.” A minimum of three written quotations are required on purchases between $5,000 and $10,000; and advertising in the newspaper and on the city’s website is required for service contracts and equipment purchases exceeding $10,000. “Bids keep vendors involved in the process,” Maloney added. “And help to ensure a healthy competition which enables all involved an equal opportunity.” Up to $25,000 can be approved by the CAO alone, over $25,000 must go to council.
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Bridge lighting must be done right to enjoy lasting benefits
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here is much ado about the bridge lighting project of late. While some have stated publicly that the money is better used on other projects or other projects deserve priority, the basic fact remains that the city told the people spearheading the project that if they can raise half the money, the city would supply the other half. It’s the same offer the city made to the skate park society and often to other groups coming forward with ideas. I’ve stated before in this space that I believe the bridge lighting is a great project that only adds to the city. Much like the murals have no immediate benefits, the long-term beautification of empty walls has become a source of pride within the community. I believe the bridge lighting would serve a similar purpose. It may not pay immediate dividends but in the long run it could become another unique feature that the city can boast in everything from postcards to walking tours. However, there is one caveat – please do it right.
I say that after opening and closattending a recent ing ceremonies. Trail Smoke Eaters That didn’t game. happen. And even There was a time, when Canada beat only a few years ago, the U.S. in the that it was a source gold-medal game, of pride to tell visithe crowd gathtors that we have a ered in the comvideo screen on our fort of the Royal scoreboard. Theatre to watch GUY That always it rather than the amazed visitors that Cominco Arena. such a small comIt quickly went Times in Trail munity could have a from a source of beautiful rink and a a pride to a bit of snazzy scoreboard that showed an embarrassment, as costly rereplays. It was almost big league. placement parts were needed, the Of course that isn’t how it is video display was sporadic and, now. frankly, the city failed to capitalThere is no display. There are ize on the benefits the scoreboard no replays. It’s basically a score offered. clock much like the one Trail Now it appears it’s just too exgave up when the money from the pensive to do anything about the 2010 Winter Olympics was being video quality so it’s been mothdoled out. balled for now until a better opIf you remember the whole idea tion comes along. was to give communities money Anyone with an old TV still to help bring people together to sitting in the basement knows all enjoy the Olympic experience. too well that the better option is The goal was that a new video to just buy a new HDTV. scoreboard would allow the But that won’t happen when it people of Trail to gather in the comes to something as expensive Cominco Arena and enjoy the as the scoreboard. That was a
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$400,000 gift from the Olympic legacy fund that won’t be coming around again. So with that in mind, I’m hoping the people behind the lighting project think ahead. I saw pictures of Calgary’s Langevin Bridge with its lights aglow online and imagined how nice the Victoria St. Bridge would look. The Calgary bridge was able to offer a variety of colours and highlight different occasions from Remembrance Day to Christmas. One hopes that the goal of Trail’s bridge lighting group is to offer that same variety – from going black and orange for a Smokies game, to an array of colours for Christmas and Silver City Days to somber hues for memorials. However, in today’s technology what works today is usually obsolete tomorrow. I see that in the Cominco Arena clock every time I go there. I hope the people behind the bridge lighting project see it too and plan accordingly to make it a lasting feature in our home. Guy Bertrand is the managing editor of the Trail Times
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damage economic growth” and “could create risks of major disruption to economic and social activity, later in this century and in the next, on a scale similar to those associated with the great wars and the economic depression of the first half of the 20th century. And it will be difficult or impossible to reverse these changes.” In Canada, much is needed to shift from fossil fuel dependence. Canada is lagging in public policy, regulations, and economic tools to address global climate change and to arrange our future energy system. We’re the only G7 country without a national energy plan. Canada has the highest rate of energy consumption per capita of any G7 country. Our per capita consumption is double that of any European country or Japan. In contrast, Canadian, European and Japanese standards of living are comparable. We can cut painlessly. It’s time to get off fossil fuels. A 2009 article by Mark Z. Jacobson and Mark A. Delucchi in Scientific American described how wind, water and solar technologies can provide 100 percent of the world’s energy more efficiently, more reliably, without energy imports, and eliminate our need for all fossil fuels. Did you know that that many
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forms of renewable energy now cost less than fossil fuel energy? By switching from fossil fuels to energy conservation and renewable energy, we not only save money, but we lower health care costs, we improve environmental quality, and we reduce dependence on foreign energy. Canada needs a national energy plan to map the transition to a fossil fuel free future that offers more than a carbon tax. It must offer a transition to energy conservation and renewable energy, and it must guarantee clean energy jobs for all workers displaced by the transition. A commitment to preserve employment is essential as we undergo an enormous, ecologically necessary transition from fossil fuel dependence to energy conservation and renewable energy. If we succeed, we will have a healthy environment that can support a healthy economy. Sound ambitious? The development of Alberta’s tar sands is a public-private partnership between The National Oil Sands Task Force, a consortium of oil companies and government agencies. It established a twentyfive-year tar sands development strategy which addresses investment and job creation. There is precedent. There is hope. Robert Macrae Castlegar
Carbon tax isn’t reducing emissions
As Tom Fletcher pointed out (“Inconvenient truths of climate change,” Trail Times Dec. 1), there are many questions on climate change. I’m not sure that B.C. or Canada is the problem, but the B.C. government is on the right track with the carbon tax, because it is apparent that Canadians need to lead on the environment, and be seen as leading. We need to be able to market our resources and lead in sustainability.
The B.C. carbon tax has pluses and minuses. Some of the carbon tax burden is returned to lower income earners – this is a good thing. The tax, however, does little to reduce CO2 emissions. If four of the $5 billion collected over the past six years had been invested in reforestation, carbon sinks, the B.C. government could proclaim to the rest of Canada and the world that we are making a real difference.
I think B.C. and Canada are doing a good job on environmental issue, but we need to be seen to be doing more. A B.C. carbon tax that brings in $5 billion to provide $5.7 billion in tax cuts does not appear to me to be making the necessary changes in addressing the global environmental concerns. The perception is that we are doing nothing. This need to change. Phil Harrison Comox
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OBITUARIES & FUNERAL NOTICES William Kabatoff
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of Trail passed away peacefully on December 6, 2015 at Columbia View Lodge surrounded by her loving family. Ethel was born in St. Paul on January 8, 1925. The family moved back to Saskatchewan where she later met and married her beloved husband Mike. They were married 67 years until his passing in 2008. Together they had 9 children, and always had an open door for all. Ethel enjoyed company and everyone enjoyed her home cooking, and always returned for seconds. Ethel loved her family and was deeply loved by them. She could always be heard humming and whistling. Ethel was multi-talented, and enjoyed a variety of hobbies. They included playing music, gardening, sewing, camping and writing poetry, many of which were published. She had a quick wit and many were subject to her pranks at work and home. Ethel is survived by her children, Ellen (Derek), Ron (Lek), Pat (Cliff), Stan, Bruce, Kathy (Bill), Don, Ken (Jan), three sisters, and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her son Jack, and husband Mike. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff at CVL, for the wonderful care given to Ethel over the last seven years. Donations in Ethel’s memory may be made to the Urology Campaign at KBRH. A celebration of life will be held in the spring.
William passed away peacefully at the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital on December 4, 2015 with his family by his side. William leaves behind his dear wife Noreen of 48 years and children; Kerri (Jody) Kidd, Cheri (Brian) Dupas, Jay (Monica) Kabatoff, and grandchildren; Nicolle, Joseph, Nicholas, Samantha and Mackenzy and many nieces and nephews and extended family. William is predeceased by his son Sonny James Phillipoff parents; William and Mawroona Kabatoff and brothers; John (Mary) Ziben, Alex Ziben, and John Kabatoff, sisters; Tanis Gevatkoff, Polly Strelioff, Mary Popoff, brothers-inlaw, sisters-in-law and many close relatives and friends. William’s family would like to extend a thank you to all family, friends and staff at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital for the help, love and support they have received during this difficult time. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, December 12, 2015 at “Carberry’s Chapel”, 1298 Pine Avenue, Trail with a visitation one half hour prior to the service. Burial to follow in Fruitvale Memorial Cemetery. Jordan Wren of Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services™ has been entrusted with arrangements. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital Health Foundation (1200 Hospital Bench, Trail, BC, V1R4M1 or online at www.kbrhhealthfoundation. ca) or to the USCC (1876 Brilliant Rd. Castlegar BC V1N 4K2) in memory of William. You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence on the family’s online register at www.myalternatives.ca
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Rina De Pieri It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beautiful and loving Mother, Nonna, Zia, Sister and Friend, Rina Emilia (Marton) De Pieri. Rina passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 5th, 2015 at the age of 80, surrounded by her family at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital. Rina was born on November 3rd, 1935 in Zerman, Mogliano Veneto, Italy. At the age of 23, Rina left her family in Italy and made the long journey to Trail, BC to marry her fiancé, the love of her life, Pietro De Pieri. They settled in Fruitvale and raised their four children in the small home beside the post office. After 25 years of marriage, Pietro sadly passed away and Rina was left to raise her children. In 1990, she moved to Glenmerry to be closer to her son Vanni. He convinced her to purchase her home with the swimming pool, which became a place where family and friends made countless beautiful memories. She became known as, “Nonna” to many of the friends who visited her home. Vanni later tragically passed away in 1993, and Rina’s heart was broken. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Family was everything to Rina. She took great pleasure in caring for, cooking and baking for family and friends, as well as all who entered her home and swam at her pool. She was a proud member of the Italo Canadese as well as the Catholic Women’s League. She had an unwavering faith in God and spent countless hours praying for her family and friends. Despite the family tragedies she experienced, she was a pillar of strength and the anchor of her family. The most important thing she gave to them was the gift of faith. Left to mourn are her children: Valli (Fred) Lorenzi, Andrew (Sandra) De Pieri and Nella (Tom) Mitchell. As well as her ten grandchildren: Melissa (Andrew) Borsato, Gina Lorenzi, Stefano, Vanni, Antonia, Marco and Sofia De Pieri, Julia, Alicia and Isabella Mitchell; sister-in-law: Britta De Pieri; brothers in Italy: Rino and Pietro Marton, along with numerous other cousins, nieces, nephews and extended family in Canada and Italy. She will also be extremely missed by the family dogs, especially her best friend, Kinah. Rina was predeceased by her husband, Pietro; son, Vanni and baby daughter Jo Ann; Parents, Luigi and Maria; sisters, Fedora, Elisa and Ofelia; brother, Orfemio; brother-in-Law, Girolamo; and sisters-in-law, Nora and Odilla. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital Health Foundation (Greatest Need) at 1200 Hospital Bench, Trail, BC, V1R 4M1 or online at www.kbrhhealthfoundation.ca A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, December 12, 2015 at 10:30 am at Holy Trinity Catholic Parish with Father Bart van Roijen, Celebrant. Entombment at the Trail Mausoleum to follow. Bill Clark of Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services™ has been entrusted with arrangements. You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence at the family’s online register at www.myalternatives.ca Ciao Nonna, ti vogliamo tanto bene. Rest in Paradiso with Jesus until we see you again.
McIntosh from the food bank. “They pull into the yard at the back at the museum there and drop down the stage and the music starts, and it it’s short, but it’s action packed.” This year the performers will be Jim Cuddy, who was given the Order of Canada in November, and his son Devin, as well as Kelly Prescott, Holiday Train veteran and award-winning country singer. Santa will also be on the scene, walking through the crowd and handing out candy for the little ones. Most important, there will be two tents: one to collect monetary donations for the food bank and the other to collect donations of food, clothing and toys. There will also be kindness meters set out. “Donations are starting to come in now and it’s looking not so bad, but the money that we bring right now has to run us from January through to June/July,” says McIntosh. “So we need like $60,000 just to know that we’re solvent for a little bit, and that’s just to buy groceries and pay rent at the shelter.” In addition to nonperishable food the food bank also needs things like toothpaste, dish soap and toilet paper. People can also donate things like socks, mitts and toques. “We do ask that socks and anything like that are new,” said McIntosh. “We will take gently used gloves and hats, but this is Christmas, it is going in their hamper so we do only accept new toys and we’ll only put new items into their hampers.” Toys are given to children from age zero to 18. “Get a gift certificate for Walmart, for Canadian Tire, for JJ’s, something like that if you wanna buy for a teenager,.” The museum will also be raising funds that afternoon by selling hot dogs and hot chocolate.
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his ninth goal as a Brave to cut the lead to 7-2 less than a minute later, Trail Times The Beaver Valley Nitehawks and Jace Weegar would round out moved back atop the Neil Murdoch the scoring on a power play goal with division standings with an 8-2 4:10 remaining. The Hawks fired 19 shots at drubbing of the Spokane Braves on Norman in the third, and 47 in the Tuesday at the Beaver Valley Arena. game, while Kramer made 25 saves in Devin Nemes scored what proved net for B.V. to be the winning goal with 6:51 to Swanson’s two-point night earned play in the second period. Nemes him player of the game for the Hawks, made it 3-1 on a set up from Ryan and Norman for the Braves. Fuller led Terpsma and Sam Swanson to give B.V. with a goal and two assists, while the Hawks their 19th ‘W’ of the seaNelson native Nolan Percival had two son, and vault them into a tie with helpers on the night. Castlegar for first place in the diviThe win is just a warm up in what sion. will be a crucial month for the Neil The Nitehawks bombarded the Murdoch division standings, as the Spokane net with 18 shots in the first Hawks play Castlegar twice, Nelson period, but couldn’t solve netminder Leafs three times, and Grand Forks Blake Norman until the second pe- and Spokane once, while having it’s riod when Sam Swanson made his only non-division game against the successful return from injury opening Fernie Ghostriders on Dec. 19 in the scoring just over five minutes into Fernie. the period as he took a Tyler Hartman “I think we can be a lot better in pass and beat Norman for a 1-0 lead. lots of areas,” said Nitehawks coach The Braves Connor McIntosh re- and GM Terry Jones. “We’ve won a lot plied just over two minutes later, scor- of games for a lot of different reasons, ing a shorthanded marker on Hawks and I just think we have to get more newest recruit Tallon Kramer to make consistent that’s for sure.” it 1-1. But Blake Sidoni would net The Nitehawks host Nelson at the his third goal of the season and 14th Hawks Nest on Friday at 7:30 p.m. point midway through the period, and are in Castlegar to face the Rebels and Nemes would send it into the on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. third with the 3-1 lead. “With having a weekend off after The Nitehawks then exploded for four games in a relatively short period five goals in the final frame, with of time, we hope our preparation for Michael Pruss starting it off at 13:51, these game would work out. I think followed by Braden Fuller’s 11th we’re just excited about playing and of the season to make it 5-1. Tyler be ready to go.” Ghiradosi made it 6-1 on the power Grand Forks Border Bruins moved play with 8:21 to play, and netted his to .500 with their 14th win of the seasecond of the game just eight seconds son in a 4-3 victory over the Leafs on later. Spokane’s Mason Jones tallied Tuesday in Grand Forks. TRAIL COMMERCIAL HOCKEY JIM BAILEY
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The Special Olympic BC-Trail Roadrunners floor hockey team hosted an ageing but determined Easy Rock-Trail Times media team that got off to a great start but waned in the dying moments to allow the Roadrunners back into the match and a shoot out victory. Right: Roadrunner Jake ‘the Rake’ Miller battles with Chris Kuchar, while goalie Jackson Kuchar awaits the shot.
Culley leads Canada’s field hockey team
BY TIMES STAFF Rossland native Thea Culley will once again lead the national field hockey team as Canada’s Women’s National Field Hockey Program named its team and development squad rosters for the upcoming 2016 competition period. Culley and 11 other athletes named to the Women’s National Team competed at the 2015 Pan American Games in Toronto where the Canadian women won bronze this past summer. It was the first medal for the women’s field hockey team at a Pan Am Games since 1999. The team was brought back together last week in Vancouver
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Re/Max climbs standings
TIMES STAFF Re/Max moved into a tie with Allstar for second place in the Trail Commercial Hockey League on Sunday with a 4-1 victory over Arlington, while the Allstar fell to Gericks 5-2. Paul Barclay broke a 1-1 tie with 8:35 remaining in the second period to tally the winning goal on a nice pass from Dyne Parker to draw the real-
tors even with Allstar in the TCHL standings with 15 points each. The league-leading OK Tire, 8-3-2, was idle on Sunday, but has a threepoint cushion on the second place teams. The Arlington got on the board first when Mike Broyd netted his seventh on the season on a pretty passing play from Joey Baker and Jeremy Robinson. But Jason Vecchio converted a Luke Russell pass
to tie it with a minute to play in the opening frame. After taking the lead, Barclay netted his teamleading eighth goal and 19th point to make it 3-1 on another Parker setup with 2:08 to play in the third. Derek Simister iced it with 37 seconds left on the clock, and Chris McIsaac was stellar in net, picking up the win for Re/Max. In Sunday’s other SEE JENNER PAGE 8
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THE ASSOCIATED PRESS All Times EST EASTERN CONFERENCE GP W L OT Pts Montreal 28 19 6 3 41 Washington 26 19 5 2 40 N.Y. Rangers 28 18 7 3 39 Detroit 28 15 8 5 35 N.Y. Islanders 29 16 8 5 37 Ottawa 28 15 8 5 35 New Jersey 28 14 10 4 32 Boston 26 14 9 3 31 Pittsburgh 26 14 10 2 30 Florida 28 13 11 4 30 Tampa Bay 28 13 12 3 29 Philadelphia 28 11 11 6 28 Buffalo 28 11 14 3 25 Toronto 28 10 13 5 25 Carolina 28 10 14 4 24 Columbus 29 11 16 2 24 WESTERN CONFERENCE GP W L OT Pts Dallas 28 21 5 2 44 Los Angeles 27 18 8 1 37 St. Louis 28 16 8 4 36 San Jose 27 14 13 0 28 Chicago 28 15 9 4 34 Vancouver 29 10 11 8 28 Minnesota 26 14 7 5 33 Nashville 28 14 9 5 33 Winnipeg 28 13 13 2 28 Arizona 28 13 14 1 27 Anaheim 28 11 12 5 27 Colorado 28 12 15 1 25 Calgary 27 11 14 2 24 Edmonton 28 11 15 2 24 Today’s Games Montreal at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Ottawa at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. Washington at Florida, 7:30 p.m. Philadelphia at St. Louis, 8 p.m. Chicago at Nashville, 8 p.m. Columbus at Winnipeg, 8 p.m. Buffalo at Calgary, 9 p.m. Friday’s Games Detroit at New Jersey, 7 p.m.
Los Angeles at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. Winnipeg at Chicago, 8:30 p.m. Philadelphia at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Minnesota at Arizona, 9 p.m. Rangers at Edmonton, 9:30 p.m. Carolina at Anaheim, 10 p.m.\ NHL Scoring Leaders G A Pts Patrick Kane, Chi 17 26 43 Jamie Benn, Dal 19 20 39 Tyler Seguin, Dal 15 24 39 Erik Karlsson, Ott 6 26 32 Daniel Sedin, Vcr 12 19 31 M. Cammalleri, NJ 11 19 30 John Klingberg, Dal 5 25 30 Taylor Hall, Edm 11 17 28 Artemi Panarin, Chi 9 19 28 V. Tarasenko, StL 16 11 27 Mike Hoffman, Ott 15 12 27 Henrik Sedin, Vcr 9 18 27 Bobby Ryan, Ott 9 18 27 Blake Wheeler, Wpg 9 18 27 David Krejci, Bos 9 18 27
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CONTINUED FROM A7 product Kate Gillis, 139, and Danielle Hennig, 103, and Abigail Raye, 139, from Kelowna, who combine for more than 500 senior international matches played for Canada. Also named to the national team roster is 21 year-old forward Hannah Haughn, who is two matches shy of 100 in her senior career and will become the youngest Women’s National Team athlete ever to reach the milestone. Stephanie Norlander, a 19 year-old forward from North Vancouver also makes the jump to the National Team from the Senior Development Squad and is the youngest member of the National Team.
Denver 10 2 0 0.833 Kansas City 7 5 0 0.583 Oakland 5 7 0 0.417 San Diego 3 9 0 0.25 NATIONAL CONFERENCE East W L T Pct Washington 5 7 0 0.417 Philadelphia 5 7 0 0.417 N.Y. Giants 5 7 0 0.417 Dallas 4 8 0 0.333 South W L T Pct x-Carolina 12 0 0 1 Tampa Bay 6 6 0 0.5 Atlanta 6 6 0 0.5 New Orleans 4 8 0 0.333 North W L T Pct Green Bay 8 4 0 0.667 Minnesota 8 4 0 0.667 Chicago 5 7 0 0.417 Detroit 4 8 0 0.333 West W L T Pct Arizona 10 2 0 0.833 Seattle 7 5 0 0.583 St. Louis 4 8 0 0.333 San Francisco 4 8 0 0.333 x-clinched division x-clinched division Thursday, Dec. 10 Minnesota at Arizona, 8:25 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13 Detroit at St. Louis, 1 p.m. San Diego at Kansas City, 1 p.m. Washington at Chicago, 1 p.m. Buffalo at Philadelphia, 1 p.m. San Francisco at Cleveland, 1 p.m. New Orleans at Tampa Bay, 1 p.m. Tennessee at N.Y. Jets, 1 p.m. Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, 1 p.m. Indianapolis at Jacksonville, 1 p.m. Atlanta at Carolina, 1 p.m. Seattle at Baltimore, 1 p.m. Oakland at Denver, 4:05 p.m. Dallas at Green Bay, 4:25 p.m. New England at Houston, 8:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 14 N.Y. Giants at Miami, 8:30 p.m.
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Smoke Eater reunion dinner goes at noon Saturday at Cantons BY TIMES STAFF The men that helped build Trail’s rich hockey legacy and tradition will meet for their annual reunion banquet on Saturday. All former Trail Senior Smoke Eaters who played in the Western International Hockey League (WIHL) are invited to meet at Cantons Restaurant in Trail at noon on Saturday to swap stories and share memories of the golden era of senior men’s hockey. The WIHL was an extension of the old West Kootenay League, which had operated in the Kootenays since the early 1920s. The WIHL formed in 1946 and ran until 1988, and included B.C. teams from Trail, Nelson, Rossland, Fernie, and Cranbrook as well as teams from Calgary, Portland, Spokane and Los Angeles that competed at various times throughout the league’s history. The Smokies greatest success in the WIHL was when they won the 1960 WIHL title and ‘61 World Championship, without winning the ‘60 Allan Cup that season. Rather they attended the championship in place of the Chatham Maroons. The Smoke Eaters, however, captured the WIHL title and the Allan Cup championship in 1962 by beating the Montreal Olympiques in the final. The following season was the only year the WIHL did not operate because the Trail Smoke Eaters travelled overseas to play in the ‘63 World Championship, where they placed fourth. All told, the Trail Smoke Eaters senior men’s team won the WIHL title seven times, it’s most recent Savage Cup victories in 1979 and ‘83. For more info or to RSVP call Wayne Florko at 368-5645.
CONTINUED FROM A7 match Gericks Cycle and Sport got production from five different scorers to down Allstar 5-2. The sportsmen jumped out to a 3-0 first period lead on goals from Nathan Stanton, Al Berglund, and Craig Clare and made it 5-0 with tallies from Ross McDonell and Eric Hill, before Allstar replied with two late goals from Tristan Read and Derek Steep. With just their third win, Gericks
moved to within two points of first place Arlington, but it is a positive result for the team which hung in for a close 3-2 loss to first-place OK Tire on Thursday. In last weeks other game Re/Max and Allstar played to a 4-4 tie on the strength of a hat trick from Allstar’s Andrew Jenner. Tonight the Arlington faces OK Tire at 7:15 p.m., while Re/Max takes on Allstar at 8:30 p.m. at the Cominco Arena. On Sunday OK Tire plays Gericks at 2:15 p.m. and Re/ Max and Arlington go at 3:30 p.m.
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Dear Annie: My 35-year-old son, “Edgar,” has been diagnosed with major depression and is receiving disability. He currently lives in an apartment on my parents’ property. Since Edgar is currently vehicleless, I’ve been helping him with grocery shopping, etc. Last week, after a bout of extreme allergy symptoms, his depression escalated, and he texted me, saying, “I don’t care about anything anymore. My life is worthless.” He claimed he had no food left, but refused to let me bring over groceries. He said he didn’t care if he wasted away, although he promised not to kill himself. Over the weekend, I texted him, but there was no response. By Monday, I was frantic. I reached out to his physician, leaving a message with the assistant, emphatically stating that my son promised he would not harm himself. He just didn’t want to eat. I told the assistant that it was crucial that I speak with the doctor before an intervention. Well, this inept nitwit conveyed the wrong
information to the doctor, resulting saying you love him, you’re sorry in a call from the police inquir- you upset him, and that you hope he ing about a welfare check. will get back in touch And instead of talking to soon. We know you me, the doctor phoned my are worried, but there parents. is only so much you Marcy Sugar Then Edgar called, can do without his co& Kathy Mitchell ranting that I have totally operation. Meanwhile, messed up his life because please contact the I told his doctor he was suicidal. I National Alliance on Mental Illness phoned the doctor, who apologized at 1-800-950-NAMI (nami.org). profusely for the confusion her asDear Annie: I had to respond to sistant had caused and assured me “Torn,” whose husband was desperthat she would call my son and ate to stop his daughter from marrystraighten things out. I waited an- ing outside their religion. other day and then sent Edgar a text, Two of my four children marwanting to open communications. ried someone of another faith. Their He replied, “Forget it, the damage partners are perfect for them, and is already done. I can’t go back to they love each other very much. I that doctor.” He said he was going to can only hope my other two chilmove far away where no one could dren find people who love and cherfind him. What do I do? -- Drama ish them as much. Dear Drama: You need to Religion isn’t everything. It’s only give Edgar some breathing room. part of who a person is. If they want Although he may actually be grate- to have a relationship with their ful that you care, this much attention daughter, they will have to be more to his mental health might be over- open-minded. -- Happy Mother-inwhelming him. Send a calm text, Law
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Dear Happy: We agree. But we also understand that many parents react to this as though the child is rejecting not only their parents’ faith, but also the parents themselves, and it is painful for them. It takes time for some parents to accept that people of all religions (or
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required for Trail, Castlegar & Creston
Class 1, 2 or 4 drivers license required. Must like working with the public. A great way to meet people and keep in touch with the community. Please indicate the area you wish to drive. Please send resume to crestoncabs@yahoo.ca
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Ron Darlene 250.368.1162 250.231.0527 ron@hometeam.ca darlene@hometeam.ca
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1884 Galloway Rd, Fruitvale Impressive Home with Beautiful Property 3 Bedroom, 3 Bath, Showcase Kitchen
Now hiring Contruction Labourers for work in Trail, BC. CHALLENGER AUTO DETAILING Gift Certificates: 250-368-9100
Personals ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 250-368-5651 FOR INFORMATION, education, accommodation and support for battered women and their children call WINS Transition House 250-364-1543
Custom Finishing Throughout
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FULL TIME BUILDING MAINTENANCE 3 FACILITIES & RECREATION MAINTENANCE
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary requires one (1) Building Maintenance 3 for a full time position for the Greater Trail Community & Arts Centre in Trail, BC. The preferred full time candidate will possess a relevant valid certificate of proficiency as a Journeyman Electrician pursuant to the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act and have a thorough knowledge of operation and maintenance of building mechanical equipment, electrical equipment, electronics, carpentry, and pneumatic and plumbing systems. DUTIES: The position reports to the Manager of Facilities and Recreation, and assists with routine maintenance on H.V.A.C. units, boilers, elevator, lighting and electronic devices. The Building Maintenance 3 position will ensure the safety and security of building, staff, tenant property and personnel and the public. A detailed job description can be viewed on our website at www.rdkb. com. SALARY: This is a full time position offering a rate of pay of $29.71 per hour (January 1, 2016).
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241 Mill Road, Fruitvale 6 Bedroom, 4 Bath, Stunning Kitchen
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WORK SITE LOCATION: Greater Trail Community & Arts Centre Trail, BC HOURS OF WORK: 40 scheduled hours per week – Monday - Friday Interested candidates should indicate their interest in applying for this position by submitting a resume to the Manager of Facilities and Recreation as follows: Mark Daines, Manager of Facilities and Recreation Regional District of Kootenay Boundary mdaines@rdkb.com 202-843 Rossland Avenue Trail, BC V1R 4S8 250-364-3000 Applications will be accepted until: 4:00 P.M. Wednesday, December 23, 2015 Applicants not contacted within one week of the competition closing date are thanked for their interest.
3486 Marigold Dr, Trail 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Immaculate Yard
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199,000
2109 Daniel St Trail
2 Bedroom, 1 ½ Bath, River Views
89,000
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Route 358 14 papers Cole St, Kootenay Ave North, Mountain St and Short St. Route 362 20 papers 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Evergreen Ave Route 363 12 papers Casemore Rd, Tamarac Ave Route 370 15 papers 2nd St, 3rd St, Hillcrest Ave, Moutain St. Route 375 12 papers Green Rd & Lodden Rd Route 379 18 papers Cole St, Nelson Ave Route 380 23 papers Galloway Rd, Mill Rd Route 381 7 papers Coughlin Rd Route 382 7 papers Debruin Rd & Staats Rd
Route 340 23 papers 10th Ave, 7th St, 8th St
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Route 341 24 papers 10th Ave, 8th Ave, 9th Ave Route 345 12 papers 10th Ave, 9th Ave
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Bella Vista, Shavers Bench Townhomes. N/S, N/P. 2-3 bdrms. Phone 250-364-1822
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Apt/Condo for Rent
Route 179 29 papers Balsam St & Laburnum Dr
Route 348 19 papers 12th Ave, Christie Rd
Rossland
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BRAND NEW EVERYTHING suite! Rent one or two bedroom large apartment in Fruitvale. Brand new professionally renovated apartments, new tub, fridge, stove, new wood floors. Hot water included Well managed building. Close to everything you need. ON-SITE Laundry no pets please (250)367-7643 ~ leave message
Glenmerry
Route 346 27 papers 8th, 9th & 10th Ave
Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins, Estates Jewelry+ Chad: 1-250-499-0251 Local.
It takes 11 muscles to read this ad.
3525 Laburnum Dr Trail Bachelor $580 3 bedroom $780 Ready to move in Contact Property Manager
Ermalinda Estates, Glenmerry, spacious 1-2bdrms. Adults only. Secure building w/elevator. N/S, N/P. Ph.250-3641922
250-863-8221
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E.Trail. Parkside Apartments. Spacious, quiet, clean, secure, senior oriented, large 1bdrm., Call 250-368-7897. Francesco Estates, Glenmerry,spacious 1-3bdrms. Adults only (45+). Secure building w/elevator. N/S, N/P. Ph. 250368-6761
Inspire. Perspire.
Glenmerry, 2bd. apt. Friendly, quiet secure bldg. Heat incl.n/p,n/s.250-368-5287
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Glenmerry 2bdrm. apt. F/S Heat included. $695./mo. 250-368-5908 TRAIL, 1BDRM. Glenmerry. N/P. Utilities included. 250368-1312. TRAIL, 1bd. Ross. Ave., w/d/f/s. ns/np. $600./mo. utilities inc. 250-368-1361
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Homes for Rent E.TRAIL, 3bd, 2bth, renovated. $1100. Available Dec.15. 250-512-1153
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Edgewater Townhouse Glenmerry, 3bd, f/s, $795./mo. 250-368-5908.
Houses For Sale
Houses For Sale
Houses For Sale
Houses For Sale
www.allprorealty.ca All Pro Realty Ltd. 1148 Bay Ave, Trail 250.368.5000 www.facebook.com/allprorealtyltdtrailbc
SOLD
SOLD
TRAIL
4 BEDS, 4 BATH
EAST TRAIL
MLS#2408883
MLS#2407408
ACREAGE IN TOWN!
PERFECT STARTER!
ROSSLAND
$499,000
MLS#2408622
BRAND NEW CONSTRUCTION!
GLENMERRY
$325,000
$239,900
MLS#2408824
NEAR THE RIVER!
FRUITVALE MLS#2407988
$399,000
BEAUTIFUL EXECUTIVE HOME
$159,000
$479,000
GLENMERRY MLS#2409379
Mario Berno cell: 250-368-1027
Tom Gawryletz cell: 250-368-5000
INVESTMENT PROPERTY
$154,500
SOLD
$269,900
Thea Hanson cell: 250-231-1661
TRAIL MLS#2408847
$99,900
SENIOR SPECIAL!
TRAIL
GLENMERRY
MLS#2408552
WHAT A VIEW
GLENMERRY MLS#24099316
$49,500
MLS#2404769
DOUBLE GARAGE!
Contact Our Wayne DeWitt cell: 250-368-1617
TRAIL MLS#2409366
MIRAL HEIGHTS MLS#2404791
RENOVATED!
GENELLE MLS#2409367
TRAIL MLS#2409244
NEW LISTING
$329,900
TRAIL MLS#2409143
$150,000
Realtors Keith DeWitt cell: 250-231-8187
Denise Marchi cell: 250-368-1112
Joy DeMelo cell: 250-368-1960
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Thursday, December 10, 2015 Trail Times
LIGHT UP THE HOSPITALS! PLEDGE DAY
The Beaver Valley Lions donated $10,000 to the KBRH Health Foundation to assist multiple departments across KBRH with their priority needs, including those that ensure patient care and comfort. Lisa Pasin, Director of Development KBRH Health Foundation, accepts this donation.
The RBC Foundation represented by Zarchi Shein, Nelson branch manager (center), donated $20,000 to support the regional Urology Campaign at the KBRH Health Foundation. Arleen Gallo and Debbie Martin, Foundation Board directors were on hand to accept this wonderful contribution which will improve regional healthcare.
Wayne Kelly of EZ Rock presented $3,000 in support of the Urology Campaign to Joanne McQuary, KBRH Health Foundation Board director. The Foundation wishes to extend their thanks to EZ Rock for their advertising support on Pledge Day and for your commitment to improving healthcare for all residents across the Kootenay Boundary. The Rossland Health Care Auxiliary, represented by vice president Lindsey Premier and president Joan Hanson, donated $30,000 to the general equipment fund, which will purchase priority equipment for the Urology Campaign and across all departments at KBRH, Columbia View Lodge and Poplar Ridge Pavilion. Arleen Gallo and Mike Conci, KBRH Health Foundation Board directors, accept this generous donation (left to right).
NEW PRICE
#313-880 Wordsworth Avenue, Warfield
$67,900
Quick possession possible on this 2 bdrm top floor unit. Call today!
NEW PRICE
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1103 West Richards Street, Nelson
1161 Columbia Gardens Road, Fruitvale
$439,900
No shortage of space in this 5 bdrm, 3.5 bath home. Call today.
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208 Ritchie Avenue, Tadanac
$519,000
$274,000
Looking for space? This home has it. 4 bdrms on almost an acre of land.
Gorgeous character home on a river view lot. Hardwood floors, high ceilings, custom kitchen. The list goes on.
2850 Boat Access West, Christina Lake
$339,000
3 bdrm Christina Lake cottage with spectacular views!
1525 - 2nd Avenue, Trail
$99,000
Well maintained and loved, this 2 bdrm home is zoned for residential and commercial!
2711 Charlston Street, Rossland
$375,000
4 bdrm, 3 bath family home overlooking Happy Valley. Home is well-built and move-in ready. Come see for yourself.
Mark Terry Tonnie Mary Richard Mary Bill Deanne Art Christine Dave Dan Powell Jody Christina Lake Wilson Alton Stewart Martin Daoust Amantea Craig Slessor Forrest Albo Thoss Audia 250-231-5591 250-231-1101 250-365-9665 250-231-0264 250-368-7897 250-521-0525 250-231-2710 250-231-0153 250-368-8818 250-512-7653 250-231-4522 250-442-6413 250-364-3977 mark.wilson@ century21.ca
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