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Crowe students debate bullying solutions BY TIMOTHY SCHAFER

did not do anything the last time they saw bullying happen, why did they do that? According to an in-school survey in November, 68.4 per cent of students said they did not want to get involved. “That means the person you saw being bullied, you just simply did not have time for. You did not want to get involved,” he said. But something has to be done to help them, he argued, because social exclusion can lead to teenage depression. Isaac Myer, speaking for the status quo team, interjected. “Do you you not think that Mrs. (Loretta) Jones, our counsellor, is not already doing this job, and doing it well?” he asked. “We have solutions in place to solve these problems, however, they are not effective enough because we see we still have 45 students that have bullying problems,” he replied. “We have to help them. We can’t just stand by and not (help).” In the survey, 7.2 per cent of students (45 students) said they felt there was an issue with bullying at the school. Myer contended the problem was political, and the percentage of incidences at the school was small, with the See SCHOOL, Page 3

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Bullying is not as big of a problem at J.L. Crowe Secondary School as it is compared to the national average. Or is it? That statement and the resultant question were up for debate on Wednesday as students expounded on the issue of bullying and the need to do more, or keep the status quo, at the school. Utilizing the strengths of the school’s top two debate teams, 800 students were assembled in the gymnasium to absorb and give their own input via an interactive voting system on several questions, including should more resources be allocated to an increased bullying awareness program for all grades at J.L Crowe, or was there enough already being done. Based on the debate the teams engaged in, students were able to text in their view. And that was an important part of the debate on the issue, said J.L. Crowe principal David DeRosa. “It’s the kids that live it ... a lot of things that parents and the general community are going to comment on is a perception that is typically second hand or third hand or outside,” he said. “I place

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Eight hundred students were assembled in the gymnasium to absorb and give their own input via an interactive voting system on several questions, including should more resources be allocated to an increased bullying awareness program for all grades at J.L Crowe, or was there enough already being done. huge value on giving the kids a voice to share with us their experiences, good or bad.” The day was an opportunity for students to say the things the

school was doing maybe aren’t meeting everyone’s needs, or that it was enough. The students helped the school determine the programs they will need to install

Rossland-Nelson entry reaches final of magazine competition Voting for top ski town ends on Christmas Eve BY SHERI REGNIER Times Staff

Voting is now open for the final round of best ski town in North America, and the joint Rossland-Nelson entry is in it to win it. The Rossland-Nelson duo in Powder Magazine’s Ski Town Throwdown contest, made it to the finals and hopes to shred the competition from Bozeman, Montana. The local towns easily surpassed Sandpoint, Idaho 3,224 to 1776 earlier this week to advance

to the final showdown. Voting is open until Christmas Eve, and one vote per IP address in a 24-hour period is allowed. To cast a ballot for RosslandNelson go to facebook.com/ powdermag. Find the competition by clicking on the “Rossland-Nelson vs. Bozeman” link in the page banner. As an extra incentive to vote, Red Mountain is giving away a pair of day passes and Whitewater, a ticket to Shambhala Music Festival 2013. Everyone who leaves a comment in the contest app will be entered to win. See LOCALS, Page 2

in the school. And there is a need to do more, stated the first debater for the pro-change team, Jesse Bartsoff. He asked students that if they

Shelter use up over last year BY SHERI REGNIER Times Staff

La Nina, Trail’s temporary homeless shelter, reports a busier first month than last year. Since Nov. 19, outreach workers from Career Development Services (CDS) have set up beds nightly in the basement of the Trail United Church. “The stats for November are that six of the 12 nights, there was someone utilizing the supports at the shelter,” said Sheila Adcock, CDS coordinator of the project. “Last year, we saw a bit slower start for the first couple of weeks.”

During the first few weeks of December, the shelter housed 16 individuals over 12 nights, and last week it housed one person each night. “The word is out for sure, individuals in need are finding us,” Adcock said. Although the location and times that the shelter space is open seem to be working, solutions to where the person can go during the day continues to be a dilemma for some of the nightly occupants. Individuals who use the shelter due to circumstance, such as being in town for court, or heading to treatment and wanting a safe and sober place, must leave the shelter early in

the morning, and wait until it opens again at 9 p.m. “We are still working on a solution to ‘where to go while you wait for it to open’ problem,” she said. On a more positive note, all of the individuals who have stayed at the shelter, while looking for housing in the community, have found it. “Our ‘Getting to Home’ project has outreach workers follow up with those who are homeless, but looking for housing,” explained Adcock. “We’ve been able to find each person housing, and supports to keep it.” This year, blankets and See DONATIONS Page 3

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Town & Country Long-ago letter provides a glimpse into the past VILLAGE OF WARFIELD Regular Council Meeting Monday, December 24th *****IS CANCELLED***** Happy Holidays! GREAT CHRISTMAS GIFT Spokane Musical’s Coach Tour Gambling Tours to Worley, Idaho Africa Safari Fly Tour Aug.2013 Gift Certificates Available Call Totem Travel 250-364-1254 THE TRAIL HISTORICAL Society has great Christmas gift ideas! From vintage Smoke Eater memorabilia to local history books, visit www.trailhistory.com to view our store or stop by Trail City Hall. For more info, call 250-364-0829 COLOMBO LODGE and The Rock Wall Project present Italian Singers LAURA & GIANLUCA Return Performance Lodge Games Room Sat. Dec.22 @2pm Admission by donation Set in Stone Book 250.364.2488 TRAIL CITY HALL will be closed for the Christmas season from December 24, 2012 through January 1, 2013. City Hall will re-open for business on January 2, 2013. Payments on 2012 utility (water, sewer, garbage) accounts will be accepted until 4:30pm on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 without penalty. The City of Trail wishes all our residents a Happy Holiday Season! SOLD OUT!! Colombo Lodge 2013 New Year’s Eve Italian Dinner; Dance to TnT SOLD OUT!! TRAIL SKATING CLUB Learn to Skate Winter Session Starting Jan.3rd Reg. forms available @Aquatic Centre. For info call Wendy @250-368-8839, Linda @250-364-1055

The Tr a i l Historical Society has kindly offered photos and stories related to the history of Trail. In the days before electronic forms of communication, people maintained contact and expressed their thoughts in letters. A seemingly dying art, the Trail City Archives contains several hand-written letters, from wartime updates to elaborate expressions of love. One such collection belonged to our City’s first treasurer, Fred. W. “Daddy” Warren. Prior to his arrival in Trail in 1897, Fred lived in Oshawa, Ontario, and maintained a relationship with a woman by the name of Emma G. Morgan. The collection of 32 letters chronicles social engagements and eventually romantic feelings that developed, then sadly dwindled, between the two over the course of 3 years.

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One touching letter reads: January 6, 1896 My dear, Fred: I am using for the first time my new writing folio which my dear boy so kindly gave me at Christmas and feel that I want the first few lines to be written to the giver whom I prize more dearly than anyone in the world. I used to think, Fred, I never could love anyone nearly so well as my father and brothers but I am forced to admit that you come before them, dearly as I love them still. I know as well as I know I am living that you love me and hope I may always feel so sure of this fact as I do now, knowing that if it were otherwise it would be all my own fault because I know so well that you are not one who loves today and tomorrow forgets. You very often speak to me about being kind to you. I wonder if you think I am blind to all your kindnesses to me

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when I do not speak of them. One reason I so seldom tell you of how I appreciate all these little kindnesses is because – well I have a feeling that you know I appreciate anything you do for me, and I notice a great many little things which you do for me, which I call (to myself) “thoughts for me.” I often don’t mention it but all these little things go to make life happy and you certainly make mine a happy one (or perhaps, I should say, a happier one). With ever so many thanks for this lovely, useful present, I am, as ever, Your loving, Emma. In the “good old fashioned way,” perhaps take the time this holiday season to put actual pen to paper and send someone you love a heartfelt, “homemade” gift of a handwritten, thoughtful letter. It may one day find itself in the archives!

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F.W. Warren, at 75 years old in 1935. He arrived in Trail in 1897, just one year after these letters were written, and became Trail’s first city treasurer. Pick up your copy “Trail Journal of Local History,” at the Trail Historical Society’s office in

Trail City Hall, on the website www. trailhistory.com and at Crockett Books in Waneta Plaza.

Local hills outlast big resorts FROM PAGE 1 Bozeman, a trio of hills south of the border, called Bridger Bowl, Moonlight Basin and Big Sky

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FROM PAGE 1 bulk of people seeing the effect of bullying on TV from other places. “And that is what the parents think is happening,” he said. “So they call for change,” and the school implements more ineffective programs to help people. “It’s on TV because these are the big issues we need to deal with,” countered Ella Myer. “We need to stop this before it starts.” She said students need to vote for a program of their choosing so it would be effective to help the 7.2 per cent identified in the survey as affected by bullying. “How many of those students do you think were just putting down (in the survey) they were bullied as a joke with their friends?” Isaac Myer retorted. “None of them because our students are intelligent,” she replied, drawing applause from the audience. The plan for change proposed involved heightened awareness of the issue in the school, programs for the victims, and programs dealing with the consequences thereof. “Bullying is a problem that needs to be solved at Crowe,” Ella Myer said. “And we are saying this number (of bullied students) does matter.” But the majority (92.8) of the kids at J.L. Crowe felt safe at school, argued Kyla Mears. “That is a sign the school must be doing something right,” she said. “To have a school with zero percent is nothing more than a dream.” The student body agreed. A live online polling system found

79 per cent of students that responded felt the school was doing enough, while 21 felt the need to do more. Standard practices have been in place at the school to show parents and families that the administration is in control of the issue of bullying, said counsellor Loretta Jones. And the survey supports that view. When asked if students thought J.L Crowe was a safe school, whether they thought there was an issue with bullying, out of 800 students 92 per cent felt it was. Only 7.2 per cent of students said they felt there was an issue with bullying at the school, well below the Canadian average of 15 to 20 per cent. However, the bullying survey sent home to parents when report cards came out last month turned up a different view. Of the 224 parents that replied, 44 per cent of parents perceived the school has a moderate to severe problem with bullying at the school. On the same survey, when asked how many parents felt their child had an issue with bullying, only 15 per cent reported there was an issue with bullying with their child. “We think this is people talk, the perception that people have, whether it is from the media” or third hand, because if it was such a big issue more parents would have responded, Jones said. Starting in Grade 8, students are exposed to a one day bullying awareness program. Students learn the roles of bystanders, victims and the bully themselves, giving them examples, talking

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FROM PAGE 11 warm coats for the shelter occupants are being supplied by the thrift store that is next door to and run by the CDS. However, the shelter is asking for donations of warm socks and slippers. “Individuals usually show up with wet feet and no socks, so donations would be appreciated to keep their feet

warm and dry during the night,” said Adcock. The food bank in the basement of the church helps to provide staples to the needy, but donations to purchase food for shelter occupants is always needed. Those interested in donating to the shelter can do so by leaving a message at the United Church at 368-3225.

about statistics, as well as giving them some strategies for how to deal with it, what to do, where to go. That is the bulk of the student’s preparation on the issue, said Jones, but there are also counselling services within the school to help those kids who are victims, as well as a moderator for situations that need one. “We’ve had the program in place for five years. But what we’re talking about now is do we need to do more, and what should that look like,” Jones said. Bullying situations at the school involve victim treatment, counselling for the victim and discussion of coping strategies. The school has always had consequences for the bully, said Jones, and those vary depending on the severity of what happened, and the track history of the student. In the future, issues of bullying at J.L Crowe will be tracked better, said Jones, in order to determine if the situation was getting better or worse. “In the last five years I can give you on one hand how many true bullying incidences that we have had. What we generally have is conflict, which is normal,” she said. “But as for a true bullying situation, we have had them but not many.” The survey also revealed another contradictory fact at Crowe. Unlike what is happening nationally, verbal and social bullying were more common forms of bullying taking place at the school, with a minimal amount of physical bullying and the common form of bullying in schools nationally: electronic

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Isaac Myer makes a point during the debate on the issue of bullying at J.L Crowe Wednesday while the opposing debate team looks on. (cyber). And, although the number of incidences is small, there is always room for improvement, said Jones. But unless the stakeholders (students) have an interest and are engaged in making decisions about what the program should look like, it won’t work, she added. “So we want to make sure our stakeholders, our kids have a voice in making the decisions,” she said, which was the point of the day on Wednesday.

Counselling and some restorative justice programs are in place to help victims of bullying. “No one is force to apologize, ever, but they do have an opportunity to talk it out and what happened,” said Jones. “Sometimes kids don’t want that. They just want it to go away and they don’t want that person to ever talk to them or look at them again. “But we encourage that sort of conflict resolution, or that face-to-face restoration of the relationship repair.”

Legion hosting annual Christmas dinner

•Thursday and Sunday, •Trail Legion, Annual Trail United Church at 7 Community Christmas p.m. The Beaver Valley/ Dinner on Dec. 25 at 5 Rossland Community p.m. If you are on your Choir presents a Christmas own this Christmas, Cantata, “Repeat the but would still enjoy a Sounding Joy.” Admission Events & Happenings in traditional Christmas the Lower Columbia by donation, refreshments dinner, please join us at to follow. the Legion. There is no • Pre-Christmas dinner for those charge for dinner, but we do ask that who are in need or alone at this time of you sign up if you plan on attending. year. Friday, 5:30 p.m. at 2012 3rd Ave. Please call (250) 364-1422 or drop by (OLPH Church). Everyone welcome. the Legion at 2141 Columbia Avenue. No cost. Cut off date will be Dec. 20 or 125 • Saturday, Colombo Lodge games people (whichever comes first) room at 2 p.m. Colombo Lodge and The Film Rock Wall Project present a return •Sunday at 11 a.m. The Royal performance of Italian singers, Laura Theatre presents The Nutcracker, & Gianluca. Admission to event by performed by the Royal Ballet donation. of London. $24 at the door. The

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2013Regular Council Meetings 2013 Committee of the Whole Meetings January 7, 2013 January 21, 2013 February 4, 2013 February 18, 2013 (if required) March 4, 2013 March 18, 2013 April 8, 2013 April 22, 2013 May 6, 2013 May (if required) June 10, 2013 June 24, 2013 July & August, 2013 (as required) July & August, 2013 (as required) September 9, 2013 September 23, 2013 October 7, 2013 October 21, 2013 November 4, 2013 November 18, 2013 December 2, 2013 December (if required) All regular Council and Committee of the Whole meetings begin at 6:30 pm and are open to the public. This is the first of 2 notices.

to put the $25,000 toward the consideration of the installation of an electronic highway sign in the 2013 capital budget deliberations. At the time, Mayor Doug Findlater said the sign could be a “community billboard that brings people together.” But after hearing some public feedback, his view on the sign proposal may be changing. “I sense it hasn’t been a popular position,” said Findlater. “I’m aware of the letters and I’ve had some people I know… say, ‘I think you should do something differ-

ent.’” So far, the district has received 12 letters regarding the Hockeyville billboard. The feedback is far less than the 70 letters it received last April regarding its contentious Mobile Vending Policy, which didn’t allow ice cream trucks to play music while in West Kelowna. Findlater said residents seem to take issue with two key points. “People don’t want a big bold sign or people think the Hockeyville money should be directed to something more directly related to hockey,” said Findlater.

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had a $1.2 million deficit to deal with in the operating side of the budget. Rather than raising taxes 4.8 per cent to cover the deficit, council chose to draw on reserve funds to make up the difference. However, the 2013

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THE CANADIAN PRESS VANCOUVER - Metro Vancouver’s shining new Port Mann Bridge may have opened to much fanfare earlier this month, but it’s now closed for safety reasons amid a snowstorm. RCMP shut the bridge in both directions on Wednesday because large chunks of ice were falling from the top of the span and slamming into vehicles below. Sgt. Peter Thiessen says the ice has damaged vehicles and even injured one motorist who needed an ambulance. High winds and a thick blanket of snow has covered much of Metro Vancouver, causing ferry cancellations and traffic headaches. BC Ferries cancelled several sailings between the mainland and Victoria and Nanaimo, but service resumed by 3 p.m., leaving travellers with long delays. The snow also forced the closure of the Simon Fraser University campus in Burnaby and all Douglas College campuses while the University of B-C had to reschedule exams set for noon onward.

budget didn’t pass unanimously, with Couns. Helena Konanz and John Vassilaki both voting against it after suggesting significant amendments. Konanz was concerned that with current economic conditions around the world, the time was not right to be drawing on the city’s savings to ensure a zero tax increase. “The trouble is that we have to dip into our surpluses to get it. I don’t think this is a good time to do that,” said Konanz, listing off a number of costs, like the increase in the RCMP contract costs, that are outside city control.

“Everything that is costing the city more, just like it is costing everyone in Penticton more to live.” Konanz likened it to a parent spending savings on extravagant Christmas presents during tough times. Sometimes, she said, you have to say no. While there are no municipal tax increases in the budget, that doesn’t mean that Penticton residents won’t be putting more money in city coffers. The budget also includes rate increases for some services, including a $2 increase in garbage/ recycling fees and hikes to electrical and water rates.

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A group of hundreds of protesters walking and driving, exit the eastbound 401 and wind their way into London, Ont. on Wednesday. The indigenous peoples’ rights march blocked the highway before heading into London, ending with a rally in the downtown.

Fake video of eagle snatching baby in Montreal goes viral THE CANADIAN PRESS MONTREAL - Relax, world - your baby won’t get snatched by an eagle if you visit Montreal. An online video of the massive bird plucking an infant off the ground has been acknowledged by its creators as a fake. The admission comes after the video, produced by students at a new-media training school in Montreal, had gotten more than 1.2 million views on YouTube and been covered by dozens of media in Canada and internationally. The video was picked up by newspapers in the U.K., was tweeted by at least one member of the White House press corps in Washington, and it moved on the international news wires through Agence France Presse as well as in numerous other major international publications. But Claude Arsenault, a spokesman for the Centre NAD, says the

video was done as part of a class project in 3D animation and digital design. “Both the eagle and the kid were created in 3D animation and integrated in to the film afterwards,” said a statement from the school. An online debate raged about whether or not the video was real, with many people weighing in that it was fake. As that debate raged, media picked up the story - with some treating it seriously and others warning that it could be a stunt. It’s not the first time a hoax from that class has gotten attention. An earlier effort showed a penguin escaping from the Montreal Biodome. Although that earlier video of the pengiun waddling down Sherbrooke Street, outside the Olympic Stadium, only got a fraction of the attention generated by the stolen-baby video.

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Christmas wishes ain’t what they used to be

here was a time when my Christmas wishes were pretty simple. As a member of a big family on one income, you knew you couldn’t ask for a lot so you made sure you had one or two surefire requests that you hoped Santa could fulfill. My list was pretty short actually. The latest Johnny West or G.I. Joe action figure led the way for a couple of years. A new farm set was always on the list so I could mimic my dad at work. And you couldn’t go wrong with buying me anything that had Boston Bruins colours or logo. Of course as I grew older I realized there were all kinds of Christmas wishes, some tougher to fill than others. Tough ones were items like better health or a job during tough times. On the other hand some wishes were well within reach like simply putting a smile on my young daughter’s face or spending time with family and friends. So with that in mind I realized when I set out to write a column on this year’s Christmas wishes that some would be much easier to grant than others but it can’t hurt to ask. So here it goes: I wish the constant head-butting between our

communities would end. We roll our eyes at the partisan politics we see south of the border but too often in our little neck of the woods with several councils, several directors and several agendas, there never seems to be any harmony. If it’s not the airport, it’s recreation or it’s sewers or it’s schools or it’s grant money. You have to wonder if anyone ever sat down and asked, “What do you want out of this?” Perhaps trying to understand the other side of an issue would be the first step in solving an issue. I wish someone could fix the crossing lights on Victoria St. downtown. I know I’m not the only one that has stood there through a few light cycles wondering why the walk sign hasn’t appeared. Then when it finally does, you have approximately 2.5 seconds to cross the street before the warning hand starts flashing. With the age demographic of Trail the odds of crossing Victoria St. in that short of a span are slim and none. I wish more fans would attend the Trail Smoke Eaters games. The last few I’ve been to have been nothing short of exciting. The action is often endto-end, the games are fairly even and the Smokies

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always seem to have a shot at winning it or blowing it, which keeps fans on the edge of their seats for better or worse. I wish the next generation of volunteers would emerge in our community. We all see the same faces at every event. The smiles are still there, the enthusiasm is still there but the stamina is starting to wane. It’s not because their desire to volunteer is over, it’s just sometimes the legs can’t keep up to the heart. That’s why it’s always encouraging to see young people pitching in, whether it’s cleaning up the river bank, setting up Christmas decorations downtown or helping collect donations for the food banks. I wish people who walk their dogs over the bridge or anywhere for that mat-

ter, have the decency to clean up after your pet. How hard can it be to push a little poop off the bridge and into the water. You should be the one getting a little dog poop on your shoes rather than everyone walking by. I wish Red Mountain Resort continues its upswing. The early season snow has helped start the year off on a positive note. Hill expansion is underway and big plans are ahead. I don’t know if many people in the area realize what an attraction we have on our doorstep. In one day up there you can meet people from all over the world who specifically came to ski at Red Mountain. It really is a diamond in the rough. I wish people would realize the value of shopping local. Not only does it help our communities thrive, it also creates jobs for our citizens, brings life to our downtowns and creates a sense of community support, which in turn supports so many community endeavours. The money you spend locally is part of the lifeblood that keeps our towns alive. So many businesses constantly contribute to making our towns a better place to live that the least we can do is return the favour. Now on a grandeur

scale: I wish, and this is probably the toughest to fill, that the commercialization of Christmas would end. Black Friday, Cyber Monday, the pushing, the shoving, the greed has hijacked what the season is all about. I don’t know when the shift occurred or how it can be rectified but we can all wish. Can’t we? I must admit I have one wish granted everyday. That’s the continued support and encouragement I hear from readers and people on the street. Times are tougher on newspapers in this day and age but supporting a local business never goes out of style. And for that I thank you. We can all wish for peace on earth, an end to global warming and happiness for all. But in the end, we can only control our own destiny so perhaps the only way to grant any of our wishes is to start with ourselves. By making our own world a little brighter and happier, it begins to rub off on the people close to us and the ripple effect begins. That’s how wishes come true. Merry Christmas Guy Bertrand is the managing editor of the Trail Times

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Grinch steals tree meant for someone else To the Christmas Grinch who stole the Christmas tree, Every year the Trail Kiwanis Club sells Christmas trees at Butler Park. This year I put aside a cultured tree for a

friend who was to pick it up later in the week. It was tagged and put aside out of sight. However, Tuesday morning we discovered the tree missing. Stealing a tree is not a big

deal, but when it’s stolen from a charitable organization, it is a big deal. Merry Christmas, Brian Pipes, Kiwanis director Montrose

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The third plan of action that Hilary talks about is through politics. The structures of power need to be challenged. He talked about European coordinated general strikes that were to take place on Nov. 14. According to him, citizens need to unite against the global agenda that challenges our beliefs about what our society should be. They need to unite against austerity and to create a world movement for a better world and future. I agree with Mr. Hilary that ultimately it will be political decisions that get us out of this mess. After all, political decisions are what started this slide that has been responsible for the progressive widening of the gaps between the very rich and the middle class and poor. There is absolutely no reason that we should allow multinational corporations to dictate our agenda. We should not be signing trade agreements that increase the cost of pharmaceuticals, prohibit local municipalities from favouring local procurement or that allow those corporations to sue our federal government if they feel they have been unjustly treated. It is not fair to place the burden of our crises on government employees by slashing jobs and programs that protect our citizens and our environment. People who make a good wage, whether in the public or private sector, contribute to our economy by buying houses, cars and by travelling and spending money in our local businesses. The best way of supporting small business is by retaining and strengthening well-paying jobs in our communities. It is certainly time for Canadians to “make waves” and to mobilize against the ruthless Harper administration. Just as we need to throw out the neo-conservative liberals in BC next May, it is time to mobilize to get rid of this current Conservative federal “wrecking crew” before it is too late. Alex Atamanenko is the MP for B.C. Southern Interior

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Sinking the Harper Agenda Conference Part 2 n my previous column I Money has been stripped out of mentioned that I had the the economies of Spain, France fortune to attend a con- and Greece and other countries ference sponsored by the which is, according to him, a Council of Canadians entitled, recipe for disaster. Spain has “Making Waves – Sinking a 50% youth unemployment the Harper Agenda”. I talked rate, over one million people about a presentation by accessing food banks and a Robert Chernomas, Professor policy of locking up garbage of Economics, so it won’t be University of stolen by hunManitoba where gry citizens. he likens the Greece is current austerity slipping into measures being anarchy while undertaken in Prime Minister Europe and Cameron in throughout the Britain has world to class stated that 500 MP alex warfare. 000 public secThe next tor jobs are speaker in the to be cut addKeeping House plenary sessions ing to the 2.5 “Uniting Against Million workers Austerity: Strengthening currently unemployed. Social Solidarity in the Movement for benefits are being drastically Economic Justice”, was John reduced, disability recipients Hilary, Executive Director of are committing suicide and the War on Want from the United first attempt at hospital privaKingdom. tization is failing. At the same Mr. Hilary started his pres- time, there has been a 5 per entation by describing how cent tax cut to the richest while former Prime Minister Paul the corporate tax rate dropped Martin, toured Europe lec- from 26 per cent to 22 per cent. turing how to deal with defiAfter painting this dismal cits in prescribing a “Shock picture, John Hilary offers a Treatment” for Europe. Mr. solution how citizens can fight Hilary pointed out that there back. The first thing to do is to are similarities on both sides win the argument. People need of the Atlantic when it calls for to be mobilized to counterthe assault on social fabric and act the spin that somehow the the “shrinking of the State”. public sector is responsible for This was a good reminder for this disaster. us of the slashing of transfer There needs to be popular programs to the provinces in education such as the “Occupy the 1990s of the Chretien gov- Movement” and we must work ernment when Paul Martin was with labour. the Finance Minister – all in The next step Hilary sugthe name of deficit reduction. gests is campaigns, the strongMr. Hilary also reminded us est being at the local level of Canada’s attempts at the Rio where citizens stand up for Summit, along with the UK their clinics, libraries and playand US to get water as a human grounds, for example. There right thrown out and to have also needs to be a way of getwater treated as an economic ting back the over $150 billion commodity. He also described in corporate taxes that have how Canadian and UK min- not been paid and a financial ing companies are forcing nat- transactions tax needs to be ural resources development in introduced so that bankers can other countries, often against pay for the crises they have the wishes of local populations. caused. He then talked about austerity Eleven European countries in Europe which he likened are implementing this correctto the greatest social restruc- ive measure while Canada and turing in European history. the UK have resisted it.

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Canadian blasts into space THE CANADIAN PRESS LONGUEUIL, Que. Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield headed for a rendezvous with the International Space Station on Wednesday after a chilly blast-off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. The Russian space capsule carrying Hadfield, NASA astronaut Tom Marshburn and cosmonaut Roman Romanenko is expected to arrive on Friday. During his five-month visit, Hadfield will become the first Canadian to command the giant orbiting space laboratory when he takes over in mid-March. It’s a task that former Canadian astronaut Bob Thirsk says will be challenging. Thirsk spent six months on the space station in 2009. “Chris is the ultimate authority for any emergency situations that will occur on board,” Thirsk said after watching the launch from the Montreal-area Canadian Space Agency. But like all astronauts, Hadfield has been well prepared. “We train over and over for on-board fires, for cabin depressurizations, for toxic atmospheres,” Thirsk said. “If these kinds of events should occur, you need to react quickly.” Thirsk noted that he was getting mentally fatigued toward the end of his sixmonth stint and that Hadfield, as space station commander, will have to keep his crew motivated. “Chris’s job as commander will be to maintain crew morale and make sure the crew paces itself well,” Thirsk said. “This is a marathon, not a sprint.” When Hadfield blasted

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Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield, a crew member of the mission to the International Space Station, gestures prior the launch of the Soyuz-FG rocket at the Russian leased Baikonur cosmodrome, Kazakhstan, Wednesday. off, his wife Helene, sons Kyle, 29, and Evan, 27, and 26-year-old daughter Kristin were there to watch and listen to the roar of the booster rockets. “I’m feeling so happy,” Kristin said. ”I mean, my dad just went to space. It’s amazing. I’m feeling amazing.” But Thirsk cautioned that being away from family can be tough on astronauts who spend a long period of time on the space station. “You miss family, you miss friends, you miss nature, you miss everything familiar on the ground, you miss birthdays and you miss school concerts,” he said. Rookie astronaut David Saint-Jacques also watched the blast-off and joined Thirsk in providing a running commentary.

The 42-year-old astronaut is looking forward to his first space trip, which he admitted is still several years away . “I’m training to go to the International Space Station aboard a Soyuz spacecraft on a similar mission to the one that Chris is embarking on,” he told reporters. Saint-Jacques could not put a date on that voyage, but Thirsk suggested it may not happen for four or five years. Fellow rookie Jeremy Hansen, the only other active Canadian astronaut, is also continuing his training. “Both of them are well on the way to getting ready for a space station expedition, (but) the launch date for them will not be in the immediate future,” Thirsk

added. “Canada is the smallest partner in the space station partnership so we’ll have to wait a few years before one of them will be able to launch.” Gov. Gen. David Johnston described Hadfield’s launch as “a great day for Canada, a great day for the world of discovery and innovation.” He joined the families of Canadian Space Agency employees who watched the event on a giant TV screen. During his stay, Hadfield, an avid guitar player, plans to do some strumming to help him deal with homesickness. The 53-year-old space veteran will also be involved with more than 130 experiments including Micro-flow, a Canadian blood-sampling experiment he compared to a hospital in a box.

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THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO - A new study suggests almost two-thirds of Canadian adults would rather see a donation to charity on their behalf rather than receive a gift this holiday season. The poll for BMO Harris Private Banking also found that 78 per cent of respondents would consider making that charitable donation rather than giving a traditional gift.

The survey also found that nearly half of Canadians (45 per cent) volunteered their time in 2012. The bank does caution that people need to beware of fraudulent charities, notably solicitations made over the phone. It advises you ask for the charity’s registered name, address and telephone number and double check with the Canada Revenue Agency to

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Sarah Zorn, with her dog Rowdy, says holidays might be the easiest time of the year to cook for dogs because human menus can be so easily adapted to their needs. for digestion and turmeric is good. It’s hard to make biscuits without flour, Zorn said. “But try to use whole wheat, barley, rice, flax or amaranth because they should really have a low-gluten diet.”

For side dishes, make the green beans with chicken stock or sauteed mushroom soup. Before you candy the sweet potatoes, take one out for the dog and steam it with a little cinnamon and ginger. White potatoes

are OK, too, although not as healthy as sweet potatoes. For dessert, Zorn recommends gingerbread biscuits. Dogs also love peanut butter cookies with yogurt frosting, she said. All of the dog’s food can go in one bowl, Zorn said. Every other day of the year, Rowdy gets 1 1/2 cups of food twice a day, so he’ll get the same on Christmas Day. “We are talking about making this special, but he’s not going to gain 10 pounds.” Zorn drew up a quick nice-naughty dog food list. Bad: Chocolate, coffee, alcohol, raisins and grapes, onions and garlic, milk, avocado, macadamia nuts and yeast. Cabbage, broccoli and cauliflower can cause gas but are

Good: Lean meats, fish, tuna, olive oil, eggs, egg shells, yogurt, carrots, green beans, peas, sweet potatoes and pumpkin.

OK in small doses. Tomatoes, eggplant and peppers aren’t dangerous but add nothing positive to a dog’s diet.

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• Advent Music Celebration at Rossland Sacred Heart Church 7 p.m.

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On paper it looked like the Trail Smoke Eaters would be in tough against a healthy Merritt Centennials squad, but some how, some way the injuryplagued Smokies put in a gritty and truly inspiring performance on the ice at the Cominco Arena Tuesday night as the ailing team defeated the Centennials 4-2. In what assistant coach Barry Zanier called, probably the team’s best complete effort of the year, the Smokies played a hardhitting, relentless forechecking style that literally knocked the Interior division’s second place team off balance. “To play four games in five nights, and come out with an effort like that, with a depleted lineup, six guys out of the line up, four APs in again for us, it was just a character win, and a great way to end it before Christmas,” said Brent Heaven, the Smoke Eaters assistant coach. The Trail injury list is extensive, and includes Brent Baltus, Scott Davidson, Shane Poulsen, Jesse Knowler, Adam Todd, and Braedon Jones. The physical game also took out Mitch Foyle in the third after a hard check knocked the wind out of him. Yet, it was the type of game in which rugged forward Adam Wheeldon thrives. The Nelson native scored the Smokies fourth goal, was a punishing physical presence on the ice all night, and as a result was named the game’s first star. “If I had to choose, I’d rather play a physical game than not a physical game,” said Wheeldon. “I had a lot of fun out there

tonight and it was really good to get the win.” It was Wheeldon’s fourth goal of the season, which he scored by corralling a Valik Chichkin rebound and snapping it by Merritt goalie Russell Sanderson. “Wheels has been good for us all year,” said Heaven. “He plays the same way every single night. He goes to those greasy zones, gets in front, takes a beating a lot, so it’s nice to see him get rewarded.” Smokies captain Garrett McMullen had another stellar game, scoring the winning goal 1:33 into the third period, when he deftly deflected an Austin Adduono shot through the pads of Sanderson to give the Smokies a 3-1 lead. Every line contributed to the victory, but especially impressive were affiliate players Riley Brandt of the Beaver Valley Nitehawks and Jamie Vlanich from the Castlegar Rebels. Playing on a line with Adduono, the trio fulfilled a vital role in applying constant pressure and owned much of the puck possession. “They played great,” said Heaven. “Every time they were on the ice, they were in their end, working the cycle, just gritty hockey, and that’s the reason they were out there in the last minute of the game.” While Brandt acknowledges it’s a different game than the KIJHL, he did not look out of place. Combining physicality with quickness, the 16-year-old Trail native is a solid Smokie prospect. “I felt pretty good, it’s my third game out there (as an AP),”

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The Trail Smoke Eaters Adam Wheeldon scores the insurance marker on Merritt’s Russell Sanderson to give the Smokies a 4-2 victory Tuesday night at the Cominco Arena. said Brandt. “I just felt like my feet were moving fast, and it just felt like I was flying out there. ” The Smokies opened the scoring 21 seconds into the first period, when Riley McDougall beat Sanderson to go up 1-0. Trail kept up the pressure into the second period and was eventually rewarded when Bryce Knapp forced a turnover in the Merritt end and Jake Lucchini blasted home the loose puck to go up 2-0. “The puck just kind of popped out there and I just shot it, and it ended up going in, so it was real-

ly nice,” said Lucchini. “Merritt’s a good team, they’re physical, so it just gets you into the game more and you get more involved, which is good.” Merrit however, would pressure the Smokies late in the second frame, and despite several great saves, Tyler Martin eventually beat Lyndon Stanwood on a 2-on-1. Following McMullen’s early third-period goal, the Centennials Bennett Huber scored a funny one that slipped by Stanwood to make it 3-2, before Wheeldon iced it. Trail is tied with West

Kelowna in third spot with 33 points, while Merritt sits three points up on Trail, yet with seven games in hand. West Kelowna has played eight fewer games than the Smokies. Stanwood was very good between the pipes stopping 35 shots for his 13th victory of the season, while the Smokies fired 32 shots at Sanderson. Tyler Berkholtz also had a solid night counting two assists. The team now breaks for the holidays and will return to action Jan. 4 when Surrey Eagles visit the Cominco Arena.

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ith the heralding of Christmas and the closing of another year, it is a time when many become introspective, and increasingly thoughtful about life and what really matters. The events of the past few weeks have made it even more poignant. The unthinkable mass murder at a primary school in Newtown, Conn., the

bizarre murder-suicide carried out by a player of the NFL’s Kansas City Chiefs, and the shootings in a mall in Oregon are tragic and sobering, particularly at a time of year when families come together for a season that should be filled with peace, love, and joy. I will let other media dissect the decline of the American Empire ad infinitum, but if anything, these events remind us all too

gravely at how precarious and precious life is. Sport seems incredibly insignificant in light of the horrors, and yet the games still get played, the anthems sung, a win celebrated, a loss lamented, and the world does not stop as perhaps it should. We are human, and sometimes playing a football game or going to watch a hockey game is how many of us deal with

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and profoundly in the past weeks, let’s treasure the time spent with our families perhaps a little moreso this year. I know I will relish the smiles and laughter of my nieces and nephews more robustly, think of my dad who has passed, savour the moments spent with my wife, and enjoy the company of my amazing sisters and brother, even my in-laws, more acutely. I will decorate liberally with mistletoe, sing louder - much to the dismay of all around me, partake of Christmas fare, sweets, and egg nog with renewed enthusiasm, and I will hug my mom just as hard as I can. I wish the best of the season to all whether your family is at home, abroad, or at the Cominco Arena Happy Holidays.

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Stanley up for grabs THE CANADIAN PRESS EDMONTON - An Edmonton MP is supporting an idea that the Stanley Cup be awarded to an amateur team if the NHL labour dispute isn’t settled in time to save the season. Brent Rathgeber suggests the Cup could be the prize in a national competition to determine the best non-pro team in Canada. A group of recreational players made a similar suggestion during the 2004-05 lockout. An out-of-court settlement back then said the Cup’s trustees have the option - but not the obligation - of awarding the prize to another team if there is no NHL champion. Rathgeber points out the trustees’ original purpose was to promote amateur hockey in Canada. “I propose that the trustees exercise that very discretion and award the Stanley Cup to the best amateur or beer league or women’s or sledge hockey team in Canada,” wrote Rathgeber in his blog. “What would be more Canadian than having players, who play only for the love of the game, challenge for a Cup that they would otherwise never even remotely be in contention for?”

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Leman looks for top-podium finish THE CANADIAN PRESS VAL THORENS, France - Canadian Brady Leman says he won’t be satisfied with anything less than first place in his next skicross race. The Calgary native continues to shine on the World Cup circuit after winning his second silver medal in as many races Wednesday. But after two close losses, Leman wants his turn on top of the podium. “I’m always happy to be on the podium for sure - I’m proud of what I did today - but that said, I want to win, I’m not out there to come second,” he said after Wednesday’s result. Leman was edged by Armin Niederer

of Switzerland, who won the race in Val Thorens. Niederer also leads Leman in the overall World Cup standings. Dave Duncan of London, Ont., finished fourth, after both Canadian skiers had trouble out of the gate. “Both Dunc and I kind of messed up out of the gate. I hooked my ski on something, I don’t know what happened really,” said Leman. It left him third at the start but he passed American Joe Swensson and had a chance to pass Niederer. “He must have sensed it and did a nice little swerve to keep me behind him.” Duncan couldn’t get past Swensson to

get into third. “I had two amazing starts and two not so amazing starts,” he said of the crowded day, which crammed in training, qualifiers and final after weather issues the previous two days. “In the final I just missed my pole out of the gate, the initial pole, and those three guys took off on me and I couldn’t make a pass on Joe Swensson to get into third.” Coach Eric Archer says both skiers are performing well. “They’re experienced, they know what they’re doing,” he said. “It’s only a matter of time until we’re standing on the top of the podium with either one of those guys.” Louis-Pierre Helie,

of Berthierville, Que., finished 18th overall, Tristan Tafel, of Canmore, Alta., 23rd and Mathieu Leduc, of Comox, B.C., failed to qualify and finished 45th. Reigning world champion Kelsey Serwa of Kelowna, B.C., finished 15th after being eliminated in the quarter-final round and was the top Canadian on the women’s side. Calgary’s Danielle Sundquist missed qualifying by one spot, finishing 17th. Marielle Thompson, of Whistler, B.C., last year’s Crystal Globe winner as World Cup champion, was 23rd and Mariannick Therer, of SaintSauveur, Que., was 27th.

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live with this cousin, there’s not much you can do. We hope her family is keeping an eye on things. Dear Annie: We recently lost our dear pet dog, “Buster,” and are considering getting another dog. I want to find one who is the same breed and color, call him “Buster” and go on as if his predecessor had not died, but rather had a stroke and needed to be retrained. My wife thinks I’m crazy. What do you think? -- RH Dear RH: We don’t think you’re crazy, but you do seem to be in denial. You should properly grieve for Buster. Pretending

ences, and then go out and have fun meeting all sorts of people. Brief first-time meetings for coffee in a public place are best, so neither has to stay long or incur expensive meals. Quit wasting your valuable time looking in all the wrong places. -Content in California on Match.com Dear Content: The Internet is one way to meet people, but it isn’t the only way (or necessarily the best way), and it is only a preliminary step. Here’s another take on the subject: Dear Annie: The various suggestions for where to go to meet someone all sound extremely dangerous to me. Whatever happened to single people letting their married friends know they would like to meet someone? I would never take seriously a potential date who didn’t come “prescreened” for suitability and safety.

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is giving what is needed. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) You are in touch with your Muse today, which is why this is a great day for artists or any of you who are involved in creative projects. Romance is the stuff of fairy dust. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) If you can help a family member in need today, you will. In fact, you’ll find it rewarding to be able to do so. (Family is gold.) LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) You might spend time daydreaming today because your imagination is wired. However, this is a great day for writers, poets, songwriters and people who want to explore new ideas. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Elegant, expensive luxuries might appeal to you today. Most likely, you have champagne tastes on a beer wallet. You just have to accept it.

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In Memoriam

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In memory of

The Trail Daily Times is a member of the British Columbia Press Council. The Press Council serves as a forum for unsatised reader complaints against member newspapers.

Arthur Schultz

October 23, 1915 ~ December 20, 2004

You are not forgotten, dear father, Nor ever shall you be; As long as life and memory last We shall remember thee. Always remembered,

Betty, Emil, Rita, Roy & families.

Christmas Corner CHALLENGER AUTO DETAILING Gift Certificates: 250-368-9100

Complaints must be led within a 45 day time limit.

Business People!

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 250-368-5651

Find it all here.

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

250-368-8551 ext. 0

Births

In 30 seconds, how can we explain all the ﬂexibility in sizes based on your needs, the impact of colour and reversals, placement, rebate coupons, inserts, banners... no really, in 30 seconds, it’s impossible to deliver an adequate message.

ADVERTISE in the LARGEST OUTDOOR PUBLICATION IN BC The 2013-2015 BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis

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Exactly... it’s time to shop since the 30 seconds is already up!

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Ashley & Scott Fabro of Lethbridge, AB are pleased to announce the birth of their son

Rhett Alan James

Please call Annemarie 1.800.661.6335 email: ﬁsh@blackpress.ca

on Nov. 29, 2012 weighing 7lbs. 3oz. A brother for Briggs! Proud grandparents are Danny & Nilla Mailey of Montrose, BC and Al & Virginia Fabro of Lethbridge, AB

d.dykstra@trailtimes.ca l.hart@trailtimes.ca

Houses For Sale

The Team at Coldwell Banker wish you

...but if we tried it would be impossible to do. (18... 17... 16...)

For information please go to the Press Council website at www.bcpresscouncil.org or telephone (toll free) 1-888-687-2213.

Houses For Sale

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

Happy Holidays

May your home be filled with the warmth and glow of love throughout the holiday season

Patt y Leclerc-Zanet

Jack

Fred Behrens

McConnachie

Jim Greene

Ma rie-C

Rob Burrus

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1st Trail Real Estate 1252 Bay Ave, Trail 1993 Columbia Ave, Rossland

250.368.5222

250.362.5000

4300 Red Mtn. Rd, Rossland

250.362.7000

www.coldwellbankertrail.com

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Classifieds

Employment

Rentals

Transportation

Help Wanted

Duplex / 4 Plex

Auto Financing

An Alberta Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.

FRUITVALE 3bdrm., quiet, includes heat. $750. Please leave msg. @250-368-3384.

Misc. Wanted COMINCO RETIREMENT Clocks. 250-362-5105

Musical Instruments Guitars, Amplifiers, Drums Keyboards, Band & String Instruments, Music books & Accessories, Music Lessons Sales & Rentals

BAY AVENUE MUSIC

Homes for Rent

Shared Accommodation TRAIL, 3bd house to share w/partial basement suite, 2bth w/shower. $500./mo. No pets. Share kitchen. 250-364-2894

Legal Notices

Notice To Creditors And Others

Mario Berno, Executor c/o LEWIS J. BRIDGEMAN McEWAN & CO. LAW CORPORATION 1432 Bay Avenue Trail, B.C. V1R 4B1

Transportation YOU’RE APPROVED • YOU’RE APPROVED

• GOOD CREDIT • BAD CREDIT • NO CREDIT • HIGH DEBT RATE • 1ST TIME BUYER • BANKRUPTCY • DIVORCE

YOU’RE APPROVED

Call Dennis, Shawn or Paul

1-888-204-5355 for Pre-Approval www.amford.com

COURT BAILIFF SALE Offered for sale by sealed bid the interest of the following judgement debtor, 0678134 BC Ltd. and Darrell May, in the following goods and chattels, purported to be 2005 Mirage Cargo Trailer serial no. 5M3BE162251013133 2007 KWM Gutterman serial no. KWM8-10134-0607 Mark II Trim Master Brake Model 1260 serial no. 120464 including contents Sold on an as is, where is basis. Sealed bids will be received at the Court Bailiff’s office at 2000 14th Avenue, Castlegar, BC, V1N 3Z1 until 12:01 PM, Thursday, January 3, 2012. Sale may be subject to cancellation without notice. The Court Bailiff reserves the right to adjourn the sale without notice and may apply to the court for further direction if the need arises. Terms of Sale: Each bid must be accompanied by a bank draft or money order for 10 per cent of the bid made payable to Kootenay Columbia Collection & Bailiff Services Ltd. the Court Bailiff’s office. The balance of the bid, plus HST (if applicable), to be paid immediately upon acceptance of the bid. Failure to pay the balance at the agreed time may result in forfeiture of the deposit.

Auto Financing • YOU’RE APPROVED • YOU’RE APPROVED • YOU’RE APPROVED •

Merchandise for Sale

Legal Notices

Notice is Hereby Given that all persons having claims against the Estate of PETR HYLAK, also known as Peter Hylak, Deceased, formerly of the City of Trail, Province of British Columbia, who died on 25th day of July, 2012, are hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the undersigned Mario Berno, Executor, on or before February 28, 2013, after which date the Estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received.

E.TRAIL, 3BD. No Pets. NS. Appliances incl. $800./mo. Avail. immed. 250-364-1551 TRAIL, 3BD., newly renovated. $950./mo. N/S, N/P. Avail. immed. 250-367-7558

• YOU’RE APPROVED • YOU’RE APPROVED • YOU’RE APPROVED •

Required for an Alberta Trucking Company. One Class 1 Driver. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience pulling low boys and driving off road. Candidate must be able to pass a drug test and be willing to relocate to Edson, Alberta. Fax resumes to: 780725-4430 **WANTED** NEWSPAPER CARRIERS TRAIL TIMES Excellent Exercise Fun for All Ages Call Today Start Earning Money Tomorrow Circulation Department 250-364-1413 Ext. 206 For more Information WANTED SHORT Logger and Hayrack for work till the end of March. Call 604-819-3393.

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Cars - Domestic LOOKING FOR A DEAL ON A NEW VEHICLE? Save up to 40% OFF your next new vehicle... No games or gimmicks, deal direct with local dealerships. www.newcarselloff.com No qr code reader? Text info: 778.786.8271

YOU’RE APPROVED • YOU’RE APPROVED

DreamTeam Auto Financing “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

1-800-961-7022

www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557

Help Wanted

1364 Bay Ave, Trail 250-368-8878

Houses For Sale

Viewing and Bid forms available by contacting Bob at 250-365-6516. Joan O’Connor, Senior Court Bailiﬀ

Holiday Greetings Many Thanks!

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent Bella Vista, Shavers Bench Townhomes. N/S, N/P. 2-3 bdrms. Phone 250.364.1822 EDGEWATER APTS. in Glenmerry, 2bd. heat incl. F/S. $800./mo. 250-368-5908 Ermalinda Apartments, Glenmerry. Adults only. N/P, N/S. 1-2 bdrms. Ph. 250.364.1922 E.Trail 1bd, f/s, coin-op laundry. 250-368-3239 E.TRAIL, 2bdrm. apt. F/S, Coin-op laundry available. 250-368-3239 Francesco Estates, Glenmerry. Adults only. N/P, N/S, 1-3 bdrms. Phone 250.368.6761. ROSSLAND 2bd, 4 appliances, N/P, N/S, 250-362-9473 TRAIL, spacious 2bdrm. apartment. Adult building, perfect for seniors/ professionals. Cozy, clean, quiet, comfortable. Must See. 250-3681312 WANETA MANOR 2bd $610, NS,NP, Senior oriented, underground parking 250-3688423

Unemployed and thinking of starting a business? Community Futures and The Skills Centre can help! Call 250-368-6360 for more information

The Employment Program of British Columbia is funded by Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia

WANTED

PAPER CARRIERS

For all areas. Excellent exercise, fun for ALL ages. Fruitvale

Blueberry

Route 380 26 papers Galloway Rd, Green Rd, Mill Rd Route 369 22 papers Birch Ave, Johnson Rd, Redwood Dr Route 375 8 papers Green Rd & Lodden Rd Route 378 28 papers Columbia Gardens Rd, Martin St, Mollar Rd, Old Salmo Rd, Trest Dr Route 382 13 papers Debruin Rd & Staats Rd Route 381 9 papers Coughlin Rd Route 370 22 papers 2nd St, Hwy 3B, Hillcrest, Mountain St

Route 308 6 papers 100 St to 104 St

Castlegar Route 311 6 papers 9th Ave & Southridge Dr Route 312 15 papers 10th & 9th Ave Route 314 12 papers 4th, 5th, & 6th Ave Route 321 10 papers Columbia & Hunter’s Place

Quit. Before your time runs out.

Genelle Route 302 8 papers 12th Ave, 15th Ave Route 303 15 papers 12th Ave, 2nd St, Grandview Pl

Rossland Route 403 12 papers Cook Ave, Irwin Ave, St Paul & Thompson Ave Route 406 15 papers Cooke Ave & Kootenay Ave Route 414 18 papers Thompson Ave,Victoria Ave Route 416 10 papers 3rd Ave, 6th Ave, Elmore St, Paul S Route 420 17 papers 1st, 3rd Kootenay Ave, Leroi Ave Route 421 9 papers Davis & Spokane St Route 422 8 papers 3rd Ave, Jubliee St, Queen St & St. Paul St. Route 424 9 papers Ironcolt Ave, Mcleod Ave, Plewman Way Route 434 7 papers 2nd Ave, 3rd Ave, Turner Ave

Another Christmas will soon be here, And we’d like to wish you much joy and good cheer, Along with our gratitude, too– Because we wouldn’t be here without all of you! 1148 Bay Ave, Trail

Montrose Route 341 27 papers 10th Ave, 8th Ave, 9th Ave Route 342 11 papers 3rd St & 7th Ave Route 348 21 papers 12th Ave, Christie Rd

Call Today! 250-364-1413 ext 206

250-368-5000

www.allprorealty.ca Wayne DeWitt ext 25 Mario Berno ext 27 Dawn Rosin ext 24

Tom Gawryletz ext 26 Denise Marchi ext 21

Keith DeWitt ext 30 Thea Stayanovich ext 28 Joy DeMelo ext 29

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Thursday, December 20, 2012 Trail Times

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Trail Hospital Auxiliary makes $60,000 donation to KBRH Foundation Submitted photo

Trail Hospital Auxiliary members present a $60,000 donation to KBRH Health Foundation Board members Harvie Hurd (far left) and Janet Goth (far right). $56,000 is designated to support the Digital Mammography campaign and $4,000 is for the Grounds Project at KBRH.

HOLIDAY GREETINGS TO ONE AND ALL Mary Martin

Richard Daoust

Darlene Abenante

Ron Allibone

Bill Craig

Mary Amantea Amy Klit

Jody Audia

With best wishes and many thanks from all of us for your continued business in the new year.

Tonnie Stewart

Art Forrest

Terry Alton

Dave Thoss

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