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Interest in naming the new bridge definitely circulated in the community and beyond. The City of Trail received 70 entries from residents in Trail, Warfield, Rossland, Montrose, Fruitvale and even Alberta, says Andrea Jolly. After six weeks, opportunity to name the new pipe pedestrian bridge closed Wednesday, and with all the suggestions, Trail council has a lot to consider over the next few months. “It is evident that people (were) checking their historical, regional and cultural facts and put great efforts into coming up with a proposed name,” said Jolly, Trail’s events and communication coordinator. “We hope it has been fun, challenging and educational for everyone to go through this process.” The next step is for the list of entries to be compiled and presented to city council for review and consideration, explained Jolly. She said the report will be made available for council in early January, and then the officials will decide how the winning name will be chosen. “Council may suggest narrowing it down to three names and then presenting it back to the public to vote,” Jolly clarified. “Or, council may decide to have a small committee choose a winning name, or, they may decide on another process.” The public will be informed as Trail council proceeds, she added. Anyone could propose a name, regardless of place of residence, but there were a few guidelines to follow. Along with the suggestion, participants had to include the meaning of the proposed name, and answer “yes” or “no” if the name will still have significance in 100-plus years. Additionally, each name had to include a historical, cultural, or regional reference. “The city would like to extend a big thank you to everyone who has participated,” Jolly said. “It is very exciting to think that soon there will be a new bridge with a new name for everyone in the region to enjoy.”
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Teck hires new GM for Trail Operations SHERI REGNIER Trail Times
Teck has hired a new general manager for Trail operations. Thompson Hickey brings 30 years experience in the mining/ smelting industry to the Trail position, which began Dec. 1. Following senior roles with Falconbridge/ Noranda (mining and metallurgy company originally from RouynNoranda, Quebec)
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focus will continue to be on protecting the health and safety of our people, the community, the environment and our assets, while generating sustainable financial returns.” Aside from his Teck role, Hickey is keen to discover all that Kootenay life has to offer. “I’m looking forward to getting to know the communities of Trail and surroundings area,”
Hickey added. “As a former hockey coach and ski patroller, I’m eager to take in my first Smoke Eaters game and get in some powder days on Red Mountain.” Hickey holds a Bachelor of Science Honours in Engineering from Queen’s University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Western Ontario.
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from the Castlegar Community Harvest Food Bank, Mayor Lawrence Chernoff,and MLA Katrine Conroy were brought on stage to receive a cheque for $6,000 to the food bank. McIntosh was very pleased with the support shown by the community. “Tons of donations came in monetarily and grocery-wise,” she said. “It’s put us over the hump I think as far as what we needed to accomplish this year, so our first few months in
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Settle on the question for electoral reform before asking it
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f the hundred-odd campaign promises made by the Liberals to get elected in October, one of the most difficult to deliver will be electoral reform. Even more perilous for our new federal government: failure will be painfully obvious. During the campaign, Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau pledged (again and again) that this would be the last election held under our first-past-the-post voting system. Trudeau also pledged the Liberals would bring reforms into law within 18 months of becoming government. Last week, Opposition Leader Rona Ambrose of the Conservative Party pressed the government to commit to a referendum early in the process. She also warned the government to be careful in assuming its election win was a mandate to make significant changes. She’s right on both points but not in the way she likely wants us to believe. She also said: “Does the prime minister only listen to Canadians who voted for Liberals, or will he govern for all Canadians and hold a referendum?” If she really wanted an answer to that one, it would have to include a reason why electoral reform became such a winner on the campaign trail. The previous government she served under was no paragon of pure democracy and
lost its mandate in Canadians about part for that reason. how Parliament is Yes, the Liberals elected and to study did win a mandate voting data to deto change our electermine outcomes toral system (polls of our last electell us a majortion if it were held ity of Canadians under various votare not satisfied ing systems. that their collective The poll deGREG will is reflected in termined five top Parliament). And points broadly held yes, Canadians have by Canadians about Troy Media the right to choose what our democbetween reform options. racy requires: But we also have a right to be a simple ballot; fully informed of our options, and a strong, stable government that we need time to thrash out the is able to act; strengths and weaknesses of each direct election of our own MPs; option before choosing one. government must have support Getting that done in 18 months in every region; will be a challenge. It’s a big the seat count should match the enough challenge that Trudeau diversity of voter opinion in the split the problem of Canada’s so- country. called “democratic deficit” into Fully 83 per cent of those polled two parts, and two cabinet mem- said they favour changing the curbers. rent system. About half of those Democratic Institutions people support a major overhaul, Minister Maryam Monsef is re- while half feel tweaking the system sponsible for electoral reform is all that’s needed. and Senate reform. Government When the options were presentHouse Leader Dominic Leblanc is ed, 44 per cent favoured a form expected to make Parliament itself of proportional representation in a more democratic place. composing Parliament; 43 per cent Both parts are easy enough to wanted our system to stay more talk about. But they are fraught or less the same as it is now. Only with all kinds of difficulty when 14 per cent favoured a preferenputting changes into practice. tial ballot, where people’s second The Broadbent Institute re- choices would be counted if first cently hired Abacus Data to poll choices failed to deliver a 50-per-
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cent-plus-one majority. In our last election (as with many majority elections in the past) the Liberals won a large majority of seats with less than half of the popular vote. Under a preferential ballot, the Broadbent Institute report says the Liberals would have another 33 seats - mostly at the expense of the Conservatives. Under proportional representation, the Liberals would still be the largest party in Parliament, but they would not have a majority . The NDP gain most under this system, but both Greens and Conservatives gain some. Trudeau has said he prefers a preferential ballot. We can assume why Ambrose wants an early referendum. Some options would have improved Tory outcomes last time around. This is too important a topic for party politics - which would be a good reason to leave the parties out of this discussion, if we could. Suffice that we should take a year or so for an independent commission to consult with us further, present the options and see which of them best satisfies our five basic agreed principles. Then, when we know what the question really should be, we could ask it of all Canadians. Greg Neiman is a freelance editor, columnist and blogger living in Red Deer, Alta.
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City’s cuts to Centre shortsighted
In regards to the article, “Riverfront Centre size shrunk to fit budget” (Trail Times, Dec. 3, 2015), I am disappointed with this decision because I feel it is shortsighted. If, as the current Trail Council has indicated, they hope for nearby development of condo-
miniums/apartments would not a coffee shop and multi-purpose space be advantageous to those living in the area? Is there an actual figure for the savings of the 2,000 square foot reduction in size? At some future date what would the projected cost to add the coffee shop and
multi-purpose space? Perhaps with further consideration the Trail City Council will review their decision and give us the original planned library/museum project as a positive change for our area. Nuala Bain, Warfield
I’m a Maternity/Nursery and Pediatric nurse working at KBRH with over 20 years’ experience locally and throughout North America. I’ve worked in a broad range of hospitals in Canada and the US and have experience working with and without different forms of cutting edge technology that can change a patient, parent and hospital staff experience immeasurably. . The Vein Viewer is a new cutting edge piece of equipment that allows hospital staff to view veins under the surface of the
skin that would not be visible to the naked eye. I have hoped and advocated for a Vein Viewer at KBRH for increased confidence in nurses’ abilities and skill-sets, decreased trauma and pain for patients, decreased number of times that your child will be poked with a needle, increase in efficiency and management of care, potential increase in speed of recovery and decreased time spent inhospital. Teck Trail Operations provided a generous donation that enabled KBRH to purchase a
Vein Viewer. It’s an expensive and very valuable piece of equipment that will benefit patients and staff for many years to come. As a nurse that needs to establish IV lines in young patients and infants, I’m comforted knowing that the Vein Viewer is now available at our hospital. On a personal level, I see that it’s not easy to advocate at times. Teck’s donation in this regard has ignited in me a renewed sense of community and a genuine experience of sincere thankfulness. Cindy Murray Trail
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Trudeau’s splash in Vogue will serve Canadians well
An editorial from the Hamilton Spectator It is predictable that Justin Trudeau’s appearance in Vogue magazine would spark a lot of interest and discussion, particularly on social media. It is equally predictable that critics would pounce on Trudeau, claiming his appearance in a (gasp!) fashion magazine was further proof the new prime minister is style over substance. Critics questioned his decision to spend time with Vogue when he should have been dealing with more pressing matters. (Interestingly, similar criticisms were not raised when Trudeau was profiled in New York Times Magazine last week. A little elitist sexism at work, perhaps?) Media even poked fun at the Vogue article, calling the writing purple and nauseating. Were there valid criticisms? No. In fact, the benefits of Trudeau and his wife, Sophie Gregoire-Trudeau, appearing in one of the world’s most influential fashion magazines are
overwhelmingly positive. The magazine has a well-established reputation for tackling serious issues and profiling well-respected politicians, such as the Obamas, Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi and Hillary Clinton. (And a step up from the Costco Connection, in which Stephen Harper was once profiled.) To be in such good company can only help elevate Canada’s profile on the world stage. And to have such a flattering portrayal of our leader can only help restore Canada’s tarnished international image. The profile -- the most shared article on Vogue’s website when it was posted Wednesday -- is only one piece of Trudeau’s introduction to the world. Entitled “Justin Trudeau Is the New Young Face of Canadian Politics,” it portrays him as charming, thoughtful and optimistic. If that is the Trudeau the world meets -- if he is wellknown, well-liked and well-respected, it can only be positive for international relations. The profile included infor-
mation on Trudeau’s political career and aspirations for Canada, but it also included information on his personal life, including an interview with Gregoire-Trudeau, which made him seem human and fallible and, therefore, more accessible and credible. To see Trudeau as a husband and father, facing reallife struggles and discussing them openly will help promote an honest dialogue that goes beyond terrorism, health care and education, to include more human issues such as compassion, personal growth and well being. A new Forum Research survey reveals Trudeau’s approach has been effective -- he has a 57 per cent approval rating among Canadians in spite of the government’s early stumbles. Pollster Lorne Bozinoff told The Toronto Star that after a Conservative reign dominated by financial worries, war and partisanship, Canadians may be embracing the idea of a “cool prime minister.” There’s nothing wrong with that.
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tion for the future, the city has given layoff notice to three employees effective March 2016. These layoffs create a savings to thecity of approximately $300,000 annually, allowing for substantial infrastructure projects to be completed without the need to borrow funds or over burden taxpayers.” The press release went on to say that the job cuts are part of an asset management plan that addresses infra-
structure replacement through a combination of operation changes that will gradually build reserve funds, allowing the city to generate revenue and prepare for a financially sustainable future. In the release, Mayor Frank Konrad is quoted as saying, “The asset management plan is the most fiscally responsible strategy for the city that has been discussed by council to date. This approach isn’t
necessarily the easiest approach and the decision was not made lightly.” Konrad went on to say although he was not directly involved with the plan, it was addressed in various ways and included discussions with CUPE on how the plan could work with the least amount of impact to the community. “The removal of three positions was deemed necessary as part of the plan so as to achieve a balanced solution,” he said.
The city workers’ union (CUPE) put out their own press release on Dec. 14 responding to the announcement by saying that staff layoffs could be avoided. “City workers are calling on the Grand Forks mayor and council to start 2016 by taking another look at ways to deal with thecommunity’s financial woes and working towards a better relationship with its staff in the wake of the city’s recent announcement about layoffs,” the release from CUPE said.
HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY
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From Adanac, Sask., to Tadanac B.C. in 36,525 days. Betty Olafson and her children, Larry and Sandra Doell, were joined by 100 festive well wishers at the Columbia View Lodge to sing Happy Birthday on the eve of Betty’s 100th birthday on Dec. 10. When asked how she’s doing, she replied; “What you see is what you get.”
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Nitehawks captain itching to return JIM BAILEY
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Playing Junior hockey is tough, but not playing can be even tougher. For Lyle Frank, the captain of the Beaver Valley Nitehawks, watching from the stands is likely one of the most challenging things he has done in his three years in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League. “It’s never easy sitting out, but when your teammates are playLYLE ing that good it FRANK makes it a lot easier,” said Frank. “When you see guys working hard every game, every practice it makes it easier. They know I want to get healthy and want to be back as soon as possible, and it’s getting better, my leg hasn’t felt this good in over a year.” Frank sustained the lower-body injury just before last year’s playoff, and yet he competed, playing virtually on one leg until the Nitehawks were eliminated by the eventual KIJHL champion Kimberley Dynamiters. “It was not fun playing like that,” said Frank. “It’s not fair to my teammates or myself, so this time I’m really trying to take care of myself better.” He re-aggravated the injury in a game against Grand Forks on Nov. 7 after playing 18 games with the Hawks, and has been out since. While the 20-yearold Grande Prairie native is eager to get back on the ice, he will wait until it’s fully healed this time. “I rested it all summer, but I didn’t really go see anybody for physio or anything, so I ended up hurting it again,” explained Frank. “So hopefully if I take care of it the
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right way this year, I’ll come back 100 per cent.” Frank was as steady as ever early in the year, and was the all-around consensus as team captain before the Hawks even hit the ice. He was contributing offensively too, accumulating 10 points in 18 matches, a respectable figure for a stay-at-home defenceman. “You miss Lyle Frank on the back end on a consistent basis, I mean you can hang on for a little bit, but after a while you need someone else to step back in and jump up,” said Nitehawks coach and GM Terry Jones. “Once you add Lyle … to your line up it’s almost like making a trade almost, we’re looking forward to having him back.” But it was his leadership and character that the Hawks missed most on the ice. “Lyle Frank is the player on the team who all the billet families want to be their player, literally we have had families fighting over who gets to billet him,” said Jones. “After every community event, people will say hey all of your kids are awesome, but this one guy Lyle Frank stands out because he is thoughtful, polite, caring etc. He is a team-first guy all the way.” The Nitehawks have also been without Kyle Hope, Ryan Neil, and Sam Swanson for long stretches. Swanson returned to the line up earlier this month and Neil and Hope should be back soon. As for Frank, his time off is also coming to a close, and he looks forward to rejoining the team, when and where it counts, on the ice. “In the New Year I’m going to start skating, and hopefully it will be a quick recovery and I’ll be back right away.”
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The Beaver Valley Skating Club hosts its special Christmas performance of “Once Upon a December” on Friday and invites the public to come out to the Beaver Valley Arena for a wonderful show. The performance goes from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Admission is $5, children under five are free.
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The fishing report is provided by Kerry Reed of Reel Adventures Sport Fishing Charters. Contact Kerry at 250505-4963 or reeladventuresfishing.com. Kootenay Lake: With the colder temperatures, we will be concentrating on the main lake a lot coming up, as we have the comfortable heated cabins of our lake boats. The main lake fishing has remained the same as last month. Lots of Rainbows between two and five pounds and a few Bull Trout from three to eight pounds. Our average trips seem to hook into 10 to 15 fish each day, with the odd crazy day of more than 20 fish. It seems to be a matter of quantity over quality right now, although a lot of people are happy with the perfect eating size of fish. Either way, it’s lots of action for our groups. This translates into fun family trips lately, as we can keep the kids entertained with constant action. The holiday season is upon us and we will be on the water daily to accommodate all the families and friends who are in town and looking for things to
do. Some of our best fishing days seem to happen every year during the holidays. So, I hope the tradition continues. Columbia River: The river has been producing some hogs lately. Must be the time of year. These fish seem to be much fatter at this time of year and should remain plump throughout the winter months. Our biggest river fish seem to happen from now until March or April. So, we will be choosing our nice winter days to spend on the river. Our latest trips have seen six to 10 fish per day, with the average sizes running three to six pounds. Lots of fun on a spinning rod or fly rod. Also hoping to start with the center-pin fishing for our steelhead fishermen. Always lots of fun. Some of my favourite fishing is coming up. While most people are switching to ice fishing, we are lucky enough to have open water all year round. So, let’s get out there. Ice Fishing: Ice fishing opportunities are coming up. And while I haven’t been out yet, I do look forward to a change of pace. I don’t know the ice conditions yet, but here are a few popular lakes to check out this winter. Cottonwood lake is nice and close to Nelson, a great place to take kids and a fun lake to fish. We
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will be checking it out soon. Rosebud Lake and Erie Lake are closer to Salmo and they provide some great fishing opportunity for everyone. And just to name a couple more: Summit Lake and Box Lake are close to Nakusp. They are great fishing and fun to explore. We are looking forward to getting out for some “hard water” fishing soon. Will keep you posted. What are they biting on? Kootenay Lake fishing has seen some good days using our usual bucktail flies on the surface. We are also catching a lot of fish on spoons or apex lures. Fly colors have been blacks, purples, and pinks. And our spoons that seem to work best are silvers, blues, and orange for some reason. Bull trout have been caught on plugs or flasher/hoochie combos. Most Bulls have been hanging in the depths of 120 to 160 feet. On the river, we have had best luck with sinking fly lines and streamer patterns. The woolly bugger, columbia river bugger, and the bulldog have all been producing well. Also using spinning rods with bottom bouncers and bait to attract some nice rainbows. The bait technique usually takes over during the winter months, so we’ll see what happens.
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THE CANADIAN PRESS Michal Neuvirth is enjoying the best stretch of his goaltending career and leads the NHL in save percentage. Yet he remains the Philadelphia Flyers’ backup goaltender. Steve Mason is the starter and could get the nod from coach Dave Hakstol again Thursday against the Vancouver Canucks after Neuvirth played the previous four games. “We just keep evaluating it on a dayto-day basis,” Hakstol said Monday after practice in Voorhees, N.J. “I’ve said all the way along, Mase is our No. 1 guy. We know Neuvy’s real good. And I think that’s played out.” Two goalies playing extremely well is a good problem for the Flyers to have and one the Canucks would gladly take. Not that a 6-2 loss at the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday night was Ryan Miller’s fault, and quite the opposite, but Vancouver isn’t able to lean on its goaltending when things fall apart elsewhere on the ice. Miller, who coach Willie Desjardins called “outstanding” in Minnesota, and backup Jacob Markstrom have combined for a .906 save percentage this season. That’s tied for 21st in the
NHL. Some of those problems have to do with the Canucks as a team. But Miller told reporters Tuesday night in St. Paul that it’s his job to “solve problems” and blamed himself for not doing that well enough in the loss to the Wild. Neuvirth has a league-best .937 save percentage in 14 stars and two relief appearances. Once a starter with the Washington Capitals and after stints with the Buffalo Sabres and New York Islanders, he’s taking the games as they come. “I believe in myself, and I’m enjoying hockey right now,” Neuvirth said Monday. “My goal is to be a No. 1 goalie in this league and that’s what I’m fighting for and working hard for.” Neuvirth is perhaps the best 1A goalie in the NHL right now, and Hakstol knows it. That’s why he let the 27-year-old start on back-to-back nights on the road over the weekend. When Hakstol told Neuvirth he’d start in Dallas on Saturday after beating the St. Louis Blues on Friday, it was “big news” to the goaltender. Neuvirth went out and stopped 41 of 43 shots against the NHL’s best offence in a 3-1 loss to the Stars.
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Team Oliver gave up only two points while scoring eight over six ends. A strong game by the Primo Secco front end against team Tom Hall had the game tied at four after five ends. A draw for five in the sixth broke the game wide open for team Secco. Make the final 10 – 4 Secco. The relentless team Brett Rakuson jumped out to a four nothing lead after three against team Jim Stewart. Team Stewart could only muster three points in the next five ends, while Rakuson piled on five
more. Make the final 9 – 3 for Rakuson. Team Murray Walsh gave up one in the first, and one in the fifth against team Forrest Drinnan. When Walsh scored it was for multiple points and a 9 – 2 win after six ends. Team Dan Horan down by one to team Clare Coleman posted a six ender in the second end. Down but not out Coleman had a hit and stick for four in the third end, but the rock must have picked, as it sailed sideways. Unable to recover from that let down, team Coleman lost 11 – 3.
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Huska and Blazers enter Hall BY TIMES STAFF
Former Trail resident Ryan Huska will go into the British Columbia Sports Hall of Fame along with his coaches and teammates from the 199495 Memorial Cup winning Kamloops Blazers. The BC Sports Hall of Fame also selected 11 outstanding individuals for induction as part of its 2016 class, the 50th in its RYAN history. HUSKA Honoured Members Tom Larscheid, Sean Millington and Charmaine Crooks announced the 2016 induction class today in the Hall of Champions of the BC Sports Hall of Fame. “The BC Sports Hall of Fame is so proud our selection committee chose these incredible athletes for induction in 2016, our fiftieth year,” said Allison Mailer, Executive Director of the BC Sports Hall of Fame. “Each of these athletes has had a tremendous impact on sport in BC and they are welcome additions to the 363 individuals and 58 teams that have been previously inducted.” The 1993-94 and 1994-95 Kamloops Blazers were previously inducted into the B.C. Hockey Hall of Fame in 2013. The 1994-95 Kamloops Blazers were ranked number 1 in the CHL from the start to the end of the season. The season culminated with an 8-2 win over the Detroit Jr. Red Wings on home ice May 21, 1995. It was the Blazers third Memorial Cup title in four seasons. Bob Brown was the team’s General Manager, while current Kamloops Blazers General Manager, Stu MacGregor was the team’s Assistant General Manager. Current Head Coach Don Hay was the Head Coach of the 1994-95 team. The 2016 induction class includes: In the athlete category, five athletes – Dave Barr (Golf), Dave Cutler (Football), Geri Donnelly (Soccer), Steve Nash (Basketball), and Carl Valentine (Soccer)- were selected. In the coach-builder category, Wally Buono (Football), Diane Clement (Athletics) and Allison McNeill (Basketball) have been selected. Selected for induction in the pioneer category is Harry Manson (soccer), also known as Xul-si-malt, which means “one who leaves his mark”. Wendy Long has been selected in the media category. Arthur Griffiths has been selected to receive the W.A.C. Bennett Award. Finally, the 1994-1995 Kamloops Blazers Hockey Team has been selected for induction in the team category. Team members include: Jeff Ainsworth, Jeff Antonovich, Terry Bangen, Nolan Baumgartner, Rod Branch, Bob Brown, Ashley Buckberger, Ed Dempsey, Greg Deverson, Shane Doan, Hnat Domenichelli, Greg Hart, Don Hay, Brian Henderson, Jason Holland, Ryan Huska, Jarome Iginla, Jeff Jubenville, Aaron Keller, Donnie Kinney, Brad Lukowich, Bob Maudie, Keith McCambridge, Kevin McDonald, Tyson Nash, Cam McCormick, Shawn McNeil, Jeff Oldenborger, Randy Petruk, Scott Sherwood, Rob Skrlac, Andrei Sryubko, Jason Strudwick, Darcy Tucker, Ivan Vologianinov and Bob Westerby. The 2016 Inductees will be formally inducted to the BC Sports Hall of Fame at the Banquet of Champions at the Vancouver Convention Centre on June 9, 2016.
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Dear Annie: My husband has been stalling our divorce for two years, trying to keep me broke. We have two children, the oldest in college. Their father and his parents badmouth me to them and tell them inappropriate reasons about why I left the marriage, none of which are true. Fortunately, my children know this. But I never thought that my husband would involve his children in this manner. I never speak ill of him to the kids. I was truly hoping that we would come out of this on good terms and be able to co-parent like adults. But my husband blames me for everything. He was raised in a home where he was indulged and never had to take responsibility for his actions. He has not been honest with his parents, which might explain why they are upset with me. But they have also treated the children poorly since the separation. My husband brings in nearly five times my salary, but he pays a minimal amount of child support.
Much of our money is being spent to your response to “Wiser Now” on lawyers because he insists on and “Foolish Daughter,” whose fighting over everything. parents left estates to His need to hurt me is children who were less only hurting the children. involved in caring for There are no rules at them. Marcy Sugar Dad’s house, because he The hurt feelings & Kathy Mitchell wants the kids to be able caused when parents to do things with him that show favoritism not they can’t do with me. He uses only affect the child who has been money to gain favor, and I believe slighted, but also the relationship he thinks they will live with him if the child has with the sibling who he wipes me out. How do I get him was favored -- not to mention reto put his children ahead of his hate sidual feelings toward the parent. and greed? -- Fighting for My Kids My parents have been dead for Dear Fighting: It is truly sad years, but I am still acutely aware that so many parents are willing to that my sister was Mom’s favorite. hurt the children in order to punish And while I have a relationship the spouses. You cannot force your with my sister, it is always in the husband to be more grown up, so back of my mind that my mother’s protect yourself. Document every treatment of her was different than instance of manipulation or paren- her treatment of the rest of us. This tal alienation by him or his parents, is especially painful because my and give a copy to your lawyer. It sister eventually abused my mothmay also help to get counseling er, and yet she still received what for your children (and for you) to amounted to an equal portion of weather the storm. her estate because Mom forgave Dear Annie: I would like to add a large outstanding loan. -- Still
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Bitter Dear Bitter: We have stated before that the bequests in a will are often perceived by children as a reflection on how much they were loved by the parent, especially when the bequests are unequal between siblings. Parents may think
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Working together to be the best for our communities, our environment…our future! JOB OPPORTUNITIES Zellstoff Celgar operates a World Class1,500 tonne/day modern bleach kraft pulp mill located in Southeastern BC. This market kraft operation is committed to being its customers preferred supplier of customized pulp while maintaining its responsible position within the community. Presently we are seeking applicants for a Relief E & I Supervisor and an Instrument Mechanic.
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Relief E & I Supervisor Reporting to the Assistant Maintenance Manager you will play a key role as a member of our Maintenance Team applying your knowledge of pulp mill processes/equipment and the electrical/instrumentation trades to evaluate work requirements. With safety always a priority, you will plan, co-ordinate and monitor all aspects of regular maintenance activities. You will also assume supervisory responsibilities on a relief basis. Your experience/qualifications include: • Technical training and/or qualifications in the electrical or instrumentation trades • Excellent communication skills • Maintenance planning experience • Supervisory experience • 5+ Years in a heavy industry setting • Knowledge of pulp mill processes an asset
TRAIL, 1bd. Ross. Ave., w/d/f/s. ns/np. $600./mo. utilities inc. 250-368-1361
WANETA MANOR
3525 Laburnum Dr Trail Bachelor $580/mo Ready to move in Contact Property Manager
250-863-8221
gberger@gatewaypm.com
Instrument Mechanic You will be an integral member of the Maintenance Team. Responsible for the installation, maintenance, repair, calibration and programming measurement and control instruments that are used in our pulp mill. Your experience/qualifications include: • Red Seal Interprovincial certification • Knowledge and the hands-on experience in all areas of computerized control, programmable logic controllers and distributed control systems • A commitment to work to the highest level of safety and environment compliance • Establish and implement preventative & operational maintenance activities • Support manufacturing operations to locate and diagnose defects in pulp production equipment • A self-starter and dedicated team player We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, and the opportunity to work with a team focused on enhanced performance and improved quality and efficiency. Zellstoff Celgar is just minutes from Castlegar, BC in the West Kootenay region. To apply, please Email your CV to: jo-anne.shea@celgar.com
Homes for Rent E.TRAIL, 3bd, 2bth, renovated. $1100. Available Dec.15. 250-512-1153
Storage HEATED VEHICLE & RV Storage, Outside Storage Available. Good access. 250368-1312
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www.allprorealty.ca All Pro Realty Ltd. 1148 Bay Ave, Trail 250.368.5000 www.facebook.com/allprorealtyltdtrailbc
YOUR OWN PARKLIKE SETTING
8.35 FLAT ACRES
ROSSLAND
$275,000
MLS#2406807
FANTASTIC BUY
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SHAVERS BENCH
$159,500
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SHOP & GARAGE PLUS SUITE
TRAIL MLS#2404356
$229,000
MLS#2408425
$169,000
GLENMERRY
$179,000
MLS#2409372
EAST TRAIL
$169,900
2 HOUSES FOR 1 PRICE
TRAIL
$169,900
SHAVERS BENCH
$169,500
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BEST VIEW IN TOWN
TRAIL MLS#2409143
Mario Berno cell: 250-368-1027
Tom Gawryletz cell: 250-368-5000
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$69,000
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MONTROSE
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
$109,900
MLS#2409558
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$189,900
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MLS#2405349
PRIVATE FENCED YARD
$154,500
SHAVERS BENCH
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SOLID AS A ROCK
WARFIELD MLS#2405262
$188,800
Realtors Keith DeWitt cell: 250-231-8187
Denise Marchi cell: 250-368-1112
Joy DeMelo cell: 250-368-1960
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