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Beaver Valley parents had quite the operation going Saturday when they cut, split and stacked wood to help raise funds for their child’s preschool.

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Times StaffThe steady sound of a running chainsaw

could be heard in the Beaver Valley this weekend, as a group of parents cut, split and stacked wood into customers' trucks.

The Beaver Valley Nursery School wood sale is an annual fundraiser that supports in-house projects like last year's deck addition and this year's back lot development. The group brought in about $2,500 and the nursery still has wood to sell.

“Parents sign up and donate their time and bring their own saws,” explained Jen Pederson, a parent who headed the fundraiser. “Everybody puts their time in, and it raises quite a bit of funds.”

There was clearly no slacking Saturday, as

about a dozen parents muscled the logging truck load donated by Atco Wood Products. Wood went by the short box truck load for $100, the long box for an extra $30 and a heap-ing pile would tack on another $20 to the bill.

“We have parents volunteering their time to help us raise money through this fundraiser to keep their costs of preschool fees as low as we can,” explained Sheila Issel, director of the non-profit society that operates the preschool.

The nursery is located in an old one-room school house in Beaver Falls. Including Issel, there are eight staff members, some with decades of experience in early childhood edu-cation and others new to the field.

The facility offers four different pre-school classes a week with 18 children in each, total-ling 72 kids. There is also an after-school program under its management that cares for children from another 20 families out of Fruitvale Elementary School.

Wood sale brings in $2,500 for Beaver Valley Nursery School

B Y S H E R I R E G N I E RTimes Staff

Taxing by property assessment saves the homeowner money in the long run, says the City of Trail.

Now that the new sewer line deal is in place, the city expects the regional requisition to increase by about $275,000 next year.

That means, all Trail proper-ty owners are subject to a tax increase related to the regional debt pay-ment, whether they are actually using the sewer system or not.

“It's a regional ser-vice that is being paid for through a regional loan authorization,” explains Trail Mayor Mike Martin. “So the approach is that all (taxpayers) whether they are currently hooked up or not, will contribute for the service.”

Martin lives in Tadanac, clari-fying that homes in that neigh-bourhood are on septic, but all are subject to the tax increase of $31.50 based on the average houses assessed at $183,000.

“It is there for the benefit of the region,” he added. “And there may well come a point when sep-tic tanks are no longer acceptable and the city would have to put that infrastructure in to deal with it. So this is a regional benefit that (someday) everyone may be hooked into.”

Based on property tax assess-ment, all tax classes including major industry, such as Teck Trail Operations, and small business, will see an increase in their 2016 property tax bill related to the new utility line.

“In the context of the regional service, and the City of Trail's participation, costs are attributed to each rate class and collect-ed accordingly,” clarified David Perehudoff, Trail's chief adminis-trative officer.

“Debt servicing costs, including

both annual principal and interest payments, are an operating cost and recovered through the prop-erty tax system.”

The City of Trail has always recovered the regional requisi-tion through the establishment of property tax rates based on ratios prescribed by the Province of B.C., he added.

“If regional costs were recov-ered through some other system (such as user rates or parcel taxes) the cost to the residential user would increase significantly.”

Further, specif-ic costs for services that are included in the property tax levy, whether it be as part of the municipal or regional property tax levy and correspond-

ing property tax rates, is not tied to individual use.

“Some municipal costs howev-er may be partially or completely offset by user fees or other rev-enues but the bridge cost recovery is done entirely through property taxes as part of distributing costs through to the entire assessment base,” Perehudoff said.

“In other words, there will not be user toll fee or other levy to recover the costs.”

Trail's regional service partners in Rossland and Warfield chose to introduce a flat tax rate to all their property tax owners rather than base payment on assessments.

“This increase to our taxpayers is significant because Rossland does not have any industrial tax-payers to help soften the blow for our residential taxpayers,” says Rossland Mayor Kathy Moore.

“The only businesses we have in town are independently owned, small enterprises.”

She reiterated the city worked hard to collaborate with its part-ners to come to an agreement, because holding off until next

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the cost to the residential user would increase significantly.”

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eral, a passed hand cannot force partner to bid, but can still show part-ner the location of ten or more points (or a really good nine points).

The bidding: North, with 13 HCP’s opens One Diamond, and South responds Two Clubs showing a good club suit, ten HCP’s and no four-card major. He can skip a four-card major to bid a longer Club suit, but this is not wise when partner can likely pass Two Clubs. A passed hand should not skip a four card major.

North raises clubs show-ing support and a game pos-sibility. South shows a major stopper and North choses

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Family, friends and pets joined almost 40 participants for the Kidney Walk for kidney transplantation and organ donation at Gyro Park in Trail Sunday morning. Over $2,000 was raised that day as well as awareness about the importance of kidney health and organ donation.

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“I regret that we did not have enough time to do a thor-ough analysis of all the options,” Moore added.

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erty owners will see an estimated $47 increase, though the sewer bill will be included as a separate line on the June property tax form, confirmed Corporate Officer Jackie Patridge.

“We have a few

businesses, no industry, and all property owners will receive the fee,” she added, noting all Warfield properties are tied to the sewer utility. “We should be able to calculate the actual amount sometime before the property tax forms are issued.”

Warfield sees estimated $47 fee

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National Seniors Day is this week and there are two initia-tives to mark the occa-sion: an inaugural seniors fair tomorrow and the launch today of seniors service pro-vider protocols — both the first of their kind in Nelson.

The initiative for the fair grew out of the community develop-ment project, under the age friendly initia-tive through Nelson CARES.

“Part of that work resulted in a service

providers committee over the last year,” said Anna Maskerine, community develop-ment coordinator for Kootenay Seniors.

Their large col-laborative effort has resulted in the fair. The group has partnered with the Nelson and District Community Complex, where the fair will be held, and has more than 35 vendors registered.

“Everything from information on pen-sions and fraud to blood pressure checks to transportation,” said Maskerine. “There

will be engaging and interactive displays on various health-related matters, groups and activities that seniors can get involved in. We also have great door prizes and live music.”

Group members have gone from work-ing in some isolation from each other to coming together for this inaugural event.

“The committee is very proud to offer this event to showcase the work it’s done in the project, and especially to do it on National Seniors Day,” said Maskerine.

They anticipate a large number of sen-iors from the region. Free transit is avail-able and some local facilities are arranging group transportation.

The seniors service provider protocols will provide a collection of information about ser-vices available to sen-ior in the Kootenay in one place.

The document con-tains individual service protocols as well as useful information like common health con-cerns, signs of abuse and neglect as well as referral forms, release of information forms, etc.

The protocols will be formally signed and launched and the documents will be distributed to service providers and others who would like it as resource.

The documents will also be available on the Kootenay Seniors website. This work was done with the Nelson Seniors Outreach worker.

B Y S H E R I R E G N I E RTimes Staff

A Trail woman is in jail fol-lowing a disturbing incident against a Salmo senior last week.

Pamela Leigh Pakenham, 44, has been charged with a string of serious offences after alleged-ly breaking into the home of the woman, said to be in her 80s.

The Greater Trail RCMP report Pakenham restrained and assaulted the woman over

a two-day period from Sept. 18 to Sept. 20.

She then forced the elderly victim to go to the bank and withdraw and large amount of money. Cash and other items were stolen from the residence before Pakenham left the home on Sept. 20.

She was arrested without incident Sept. 22 according to police, and is being held in custody.

Charges include break and

enter, wearing a disguise, unlawful confinement, assault causing bodily harm, extor-tion, robbery and two counts of breaching an undertaking.

Trail RCMP Sgt. Darren Oelke confirmed the elderly woman suffered substantial injuries but has been released from the hospital and is expect-ed to make a full recovery.

Police say this was not a random act, as Pakenham was known to the victim.

Trail woman charged following robbery and assault of senior in Salmo

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A picture of grizzly taken by Larry Abenante near Red Mountain (‘What you see..’ Trail Times Sept. 15) showed the bear wearing a collar, which prompt-ed a reader to track down who was monitoring it. As it turned out, the bear was caught and tagged near Whitewater Ski Resort outside of Nelson. The male bear, estimated between four-and-five years old, was tracked coming through the Trail area before venturing up to Rossland and now is tracked near Gladstone Provincial Park near Christina Lake

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The Nelson Police Department notified the community they are no longer searching for missing 28-year-old John Vincent Monday evening and the BC Coroner’s Service has confirmed his body has been located. There is no indi-cation of foul play.

Last seen walking on Awesome View Rd. in Beasely on Thursday around 2 p.m., he was belived to

heading in the direction of Nelson at that time.

The police received uncon-firmed reports that he had been spotted in the areas of Sproat Dr., John’s Walk, Red Sands beach and Bealby Point Rd.

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B.C. teachers switching to the education ministry’s new curricu-lum this year will use 10 hours of classroom time to train on it.

Education Minister Mike Bernier announced the training plan Monday at the B.C. legislature, with teacher, trustee and parent repre-sentatives alongside.

Bernier said training the first 2,000 teachers to deliver the new curriculum this year will cost $1 million and take the equivalent of two teaching days.

It’s up to local school districts to decide how that time is organized, but it may mean extra non-instruc-tional days or parts of days when students would be sent home early.

The new curriculum is being piloted this year for kindergarten through Grade 9 and will become mandatory across the province starting next fall. Curriculum updates for the higher grades are still in development.

For the next two years, teachers across B.C. will use one of their current professional development days for curriculum training and an

additional five hours, the equivalent of one classroom day, will also be devoted to the new curriculum.

Bernier confirmed that the pro-gram is being implemented within existing budgets. The additional $1 million this year is to fund teacher training seminars and travel costs for rural teachers where the train-ing isn’t offered in their home dis-tricts.

The training plan was announced with representatives of the B.C. Teachers’ Federation, the B.C. School Trustees’ Association, super-intendents, principals and vice principals, parent advisory coun-cils, independent schools, and the First Nations Steering Committee.

BCSTA president Teresa Rezansoff said school boards will decide how to structure the training to “best meet the needs of teachers while minimizing any impact on student learning time.”

Bernier says the new curriculum emphasizes “hands on” learning and more flexibility for individual-ized studies. Two areas of emphasis are environmental education and an enhanced aboriginal perspective in every subject.

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With medical marijuana dispens-aries continuing to open in defiance of federal law, more B.C. commun-ities have joined the call for local authority to regulate what are often little more than retail pot stores.

Lower Mainland communities found majority support at last week’s Union of B.C. Municipalities con-vention to bypass legal wrangling over medical marijuana access, as a court challenge continues against the Conservative government’s strict controls on growing and sell-ing it legally.

Maple Ridge Coun. Corisa Bell said other cities are facing the same issues as Vancouver, where about 100 dispensaries have opened in a free-for all with street-level mar-keting to young people. Vancouver ignored protests from federal Health Minister Rona Ambrose to used authorized sources of medical marijuana, and adopted a licensing system last spring to keep pot shops away from schools, community cen-tres and each other.

Vancouver set a licence fee of $30,000 for dispensaries and $1,000 for non-profit “compassion clubs,” with Victoria preparing to follow

suit. But other communities don’t have the same revolutionary zeal.

Esquimalt Coun. Susan Lowe, whose community banned the pipe-headed mascot “Bongy” from hawk-ing wares of a marijuana parapher-nalia store in 2013, said she isn’t qualified to regulate medical pot. The Lower Mainland proposal also doesn’t prevent a patchwork of dif-ferent rules in adjoining commun-ities, Lowe said.

Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart said the latest resolu-tion seems intended to stick to municipal authority over location and zoning, but it doesn’t say so explicitly, and the UBCM loses cred-ibility when it wanders outside its mandate.

Port Alberni Coun. Jack McLeman said he supports the two-year-old UBCM endorsement of legalizing pot, although his drug of choice for pain is Scotch whisky. He said his council has been approached about medical dispensaries, and invited applications, but no one followed through.

“Just legalize the junk,” McLeman said. “Don’t tell me it’s your aspirin.”

The motion to support munici-pal control over pot stores passed.

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Cities debate marijuana dispensary authority

T H E C A N A D I A N P R E S SKAMLOOPS, B.C.

- He fed the cats, pre-pared a meal, shaved, showered and even took meat out of the freezer to thaw.

The only problem? Christopher Hiscock, 33, was not at home and didn’t know the owners of a ranch where he became a bit too comfortable.

The Nova Scotia man pleaded guilty Monday to possession of stolen property and being unlawfully in a dwelling house stem-ming from a bizarre incident north of Kamloops.

Provincial court heard the residents of a ranch in Little Fort on the Yellowhead Highway returned home after a night out last week to find a stranger sitting on their couch with a cup of coffee.

“She found the accused in her home watching TV,” Crown lawyer Mike Wong said.

“He had started a fire in the fireplace and prepared himself a meal. He said he had been driving by and the door was open, so he came in.

Hiscock had also helped himself to a truck in Ontario on his way to British Columbia, court heard.

“The accused appears to have done some laundry. He also fed the cats and put out some hay for the horses,” Wong said. “He used (the resi-dents’) toothbrush and shaver, he had taken some meat out of the freezer to thaw and he had written in their diary.”

“Today was my first full day at the ranch,” he wrote in the diary. “I fed the cats and hors-es. So much I can do here I have to remind myself to just relax and take my time.

“I don’t feel alone here, I guess with 2 cats and 3 horses it’s kinda hard to be alone. Last night I had a fire in the house. It was so

(peaceful). I slept like a little baby.

I saw a picture in the basement on the wall of a man holding and weighing fish on a boat. Looking at him I realized we look a lot alike, but I think I’m more handsome.“

The residents flag-ged down a passing police car and Hiscock was taken into custody.

Hiscock’s journey to B.C. started in his home province of Nova Scotia earlier this month. Court heard he drove his car from Nova Scotia to Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., where he stole a truck and headed west.

The stolen truck, which went missing on Sept. 16, was found on the Little Fort prop-erty.

Defence lawyer Sheldon Tate said Hiscock had been working seasonally for a swimming pool company but, sensing he would be laid off, decided to travel west in search of work.

“He quickly found that his funds were less than adequate and that led him to using the vehicle from Sault Ste. Marie to get out

here,” Tate said. “By the time he got to B.C., you can imagine, he was without any funds at all and he saw an unoccupied home.”

Hiscock, who has no prior criminal record, apologized in court.

“I made a lot of mistakes,” he said. “There’s really no excuses for it.”

He was still beam-ing about his brief stay at the ranch.

“Beautiful ranch,” he said. “Gorgeous. I was driving and I just turned in. Beautiful place.”

Judge Chris Cleaveley placed Hiscock on a one-year probation term with orders barring him from contacting the residents of the ranch and the owner of the Ontario truck.

Hiscock will also have to surrender a sample of his DNA to a national criminal data-base.

“I really have nowhere to go,” he said, when Cleaveley asked about his plans.

“The woods is a good place, I suppose. There’s a lot of fish out there.”

Nova Scotia man gets overly comfy in Kamloops home after stealing truck in Ontario

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head of the CBC is hitting back at Conservative Leader Stephen Harper over comments the nation-al broadcaster is floun-dering because of low ratings rather than a lack of funding.

CEO Hubert Lacroix says the CBC has healthy ratings, but is crippled by a broken funding model.

“It’s not about a lack of audience,” he said after the CBC’s annual general meet-ing in Winnipeg on Tuesday. “It’s about a broken finance model that doesn’t work, that used to be built on advertising rev-enues supporting a drop in parliament-ary appropriations. In this environment, it doesn’t work any-more.”

The 2012 federal budget cut CBC’s funding by $115 mil-lion over three years. Last year, the broad-caster said it faced a $130-million shortfall - compounded by the loss of broadcast rights to NHL games - and was cutting 657 jobs

Harper told a pri-vate radio station in Quebec that the CBC’s budget crunch isn’t due to government cuts, but because of its low ratings.

“The reason for the difficulties aren’t the cuts,” Harper said in an interview broadcast Monday. “There aren’t cuts. The reason is the loss of (CBC’s) audi-ence. It’s a problem for the CBC to fix.”

There is a limit to state subsidies, he added.

Canada must look to other European countries for ideas on

how to fund public broadcasting, Lacroix suggested. France and Spain collect revenue from Internet service providers, while the United Kingdom uses a licensing system based on the purchase of a television to raise cash.

Germany has a household fee, which others are interested in adopting as people

increasingly turn to digital platforms, Lacroix said.

The Liberals and the NDP are promising to restore funding to the CBC. But even with a cash injection, Lacroix said, the broadcaster would not change its strategic plan.

Carmel Smyth, president of the Canadian Media Guild, said Lacroix is not

underlining how pivot-al the Oct. 19 election is for those who value the CBC.

“For 80 years, the government has fund-ed the CBC. It has given it a set mandate that the CBC has to comply,” she said. “For Mr. Harper to sud-denly say the problems are not a result of his funding cuts boggles the mind.”

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T H E C A N A D I A N P R E S SCanada’s seniors

have edged out the number of children under the age of 15, according to the latest population figures that experts say contain further evidence of a long-projected shift in the country’s demo-graphic makeup.

The latest round of data released by Statistics Canada on Tuesday show seniors made up 16.1 per cent of Canada’s population as of July 1, 2015, com-pared to 16.0 per cent for children between the ages of 0 and 14.

The figures show a fundamental shift in Canada’s compos-ition and signal that the time to confront looming challenges is at hand, said Amanda Grenier, director of McMaster University’s

Gilbrea Centre for Studies in Aging.

Grenier said Canadian policy-mak-ers need to emulate policy-makers around the world by reconsid-ering “how to organ-ize society” to cater to the needs of an aging population.

“We haven’t neces-sarily had the national debates we should be having around aging,” Grenier said in a tele-phone interview. “That could be on dementia, that could be on care, that could be on cit-ies. We have a bit of catching up to do as a country.”

StatCan said the latest figures were driven by a trend that took root in 2011 and has continued to accelerate - the aging of the baby boomers, or Canadians born

between 1946 and 1965.

The agency said the population growth rate for Canadians over the age of 65 was 3.5 per cent, nearly quadrup-ling the national aver-age of 0.9 per cent.

Baby boomers now account for 18 per cent of the senior demo-graphic, the agency said.

Demographer David Foot said the latest fig-ures still represent the early days of a trend that is likely to per-sist for at least a dec-ade. StatCan seems to agree, projecting that Canadians over the age of 65 will make up a fifth of the national population by 2024.

Foot said the most serious implication of this shift, namely an increased toll on Canada’s health care

system, won’t be felt for some time.

“They’re still fairly young seniors. They’re in their late 60s,” Foot said of the boomers. “Many of them are still working and paying taxes.”

Grenier said urban planners would also be wise to begin adapt-ing their techniques and marshalling their resources to accom-modate the needs of a population that tends to be less mobile than their younger counter-parts.

Western University social demography professor Don Kerr said the economic implications of an aging population are also being powerfully illustrated in countries across Europe and Asia, many of which he said have a signifi-

cantly higher propor-tion of senior citizens than Canada currently does.

He cited Japan as an example of a nation that has had to grap-ple with a dwindling labour force and high-er national debt lev-els influenced at least in part by its shifting demographic makeup.

“Any effort to plan ahead and ensure that we have time to accommodate it, that’s wise public policy,” Kerr said of Canada’s fledgling shift.

The aging of the Canadian population has also begun to make itself felt in provincial figures in recent years, with Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Newfoundland and Labrador all reporting that deaths have begun to outpace births.

This aligns with StatCan’s latest data, which found that Atlantic Canada had a higher proportion of Canadians over the age of 65. Seniors comprised 19 per cent of New Brunswick’s population, making it the most aged prov-ince in the country. The most youthful region was Nunavut where just 3.7 per cent of the population are currently senior cit-

izens.While Canada’s

year-over-year popula-tion growth was the highest among G7 countries, StatCan said the 0.9-per-cent increase was the small-est of its kind since 1998-99.

The agency said 86 per cent of Canada’s 35,851,800 resi-dents were located in Ontario, Quebec, Alberta and British Columbia.

Seniors outnumber children under 15 for the first time in Canada

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OPINION

Underfunding child care comes with a heavy tollAggression and

crime among boys has risen faster in Quebec than other

provinces over the last dec-ade. This coincides with the rollout of child care servi-ces in the province.

These findings are contained in a new study by Kevin Milligan, my University of British Columbia colleague, and his co-authors, Michael Baker and Jonathan Gruber.

A key design feature of the study is that the auth-ors don’t know which chil-dren were actually enrolled in Quebec’s child care services. So their findings support two very different interpretations, both of which factor in the current federal election.

The authors’ favoured interpretation is that the rise in aggression and crime may be among chil-dren who have been using child care services. This interpretation would signal that Quebec child care is not of good enough quality to achieve child develop-ment gains commonly found by researchers who examine the benefits of

enrollment in high quality services.

In response, the gov-ernment would have two options. It could withdraw from investing in child care services – but this would likely sink labour force participation, erode the disposable income of thousands of Quebec fam-ilies with young children, and compromise gender equality. Or the govern-ment could invest more to improve the quality of the services so they contribute positively to child develop-ment.

The second interpreta-tion of the research find-ings is that the rise in aggression and crime is among those children who didn’t use child care servi-ces in Quebec. Given exist-ing evidence about child care, it is entirely plausible that children who weren’t enrolled fell behind a now larger group of children benefiting from the servi-ces.

Indeed, previous research shows middle- and upper-income households access the higher quality spaces that exist in Quebec more often. The result

would then be a greater gap between kids who have experienced child care, and those who haven’t, when they start school. This gap could then account for increasing aggression and criminal activity among a group of children who start behind a larger portion of their peers.

The policy response to this second interpretation would be to accelerate the creation of child care spaces, with a commitment to maintain or improve quality, and to integrate families who are not yet using the services.

In the federal election, the Conservatives are cam-

paigning on a promise not to invest any more directly in child care services. One interpretation of the latest study about Quebec child care may affirm their con-fidence in this position.

But we don’t just need child care services because they have potential to pro-mote healthy child develop-ment. We primarily need them because young adults in their prime child rearing years now earn thousands less for full-time work than similar adults did a gen-eration ago, start with lar-ger student debts, and face housing prices that are up hundreds of thousands of dollars. As a result, par-ents need more time in the labour market, and are harmed when child care services are hard to find and expensive.

The NDP recognizes this, which is why that party is promising $15/day child care.

The NDP, however, has budgeted just $2 billion in annual funding four years from now. Our research shows a high quality sys-tem will cost closer to $10 billion. The result is a big funding gap, which must

be closed if the NDP takes the new study seriously. Such a shortfall in fund-ing will either comprom-ise the quality of spaces, and risk increasing aggres-sion among boys in less than adequate services, or will compromise the num-ber of quality spaces, and risk increasing aggression among those not getting access to the services.

By contrast, platform background papers show that the Green party would reallocate around $6 billion in funding to child care services from an existing tax credit. So the Greens would get closer, more quickly, to paying for a high quality system with enough spaces.

We still don’t know where the Liberals stand on funding for child care.

Let us hope all the fed-eral parties begin to better understand the implica-tions of the latest research about underfunding child care.

Dr. Paul Kershaw is a policy professor in the UBC School of Population Health, and Founder of Generation Squeeze (gen-squeeze.ca).

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Retiring MP thanks constituentsIn anticipation of the fed-

eral election on October 19, Alex Atamanenko and his staff in Castlegar and Oliver are in the process of closing up both constituency offices. House of Commons regulations require that MP offices be vacated by Election Day, so the final day for drop-in services at both constituency locations will be Wednesday, September 30, to give staff time to sort, pack and move.

“It has been an honour to serve the constituents of B.C. Southern Interior over the past nine years,” says Atamanenko. “My staff and I have enjoyed dealing with constituents on a daily basis, as we have endeavoured to assist them with matters con-cerning the federal govern-ment.”

Atamanenko and staff are also grateful to the people in federal departments such as Service Canada for their professionalism and assist-ance. “Thanks to the federal offices we have dealt with, we have been able to pro-vide constituents with infor-mation and assist them with problem solving,” concluded Atamanenko.

Working for an opposition MP in a huge riding like BCSI

can have its challenges, but it can also be a rewarding experience. Lilly Zekanovic has been Atamanenko’s Oliver constituency assistant since 2009, and she has travelled to Princeton on a monthly basis to offer support and referral services there. “It has been a great pleasure to make a dif-ference in people’s lives,” she says. “I gain personal satisfac-tion in knowing we have done our best under the circum-stances.”

Atamanenko’s Castlegar constituency assistant, Gail Hunnisett, agrees. “In spite of the challenges of recent years, working with the people of the West Kootenay-Boundary-Similkameen has been immensely satisfying for me,” she says. “Whether simply providing information, helping individuals to navi-gate the intricacies of various federal agencies or liaising with other levels of govern-ment to retain and improve services in our B.C. Southern Interior communities, it has been my pleasure to assist constituents.”

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The 2015 Scotiabank BC SPCA Paws for Cause at Gryo Park on Saturday proved to be a huge success with over 100 people and pets taking part. BC SPCA Trail Regional Branch manger Danielle Jackman has already tallied $17,000 raised, which surpasses this year’s $15,000 goal.

SUBMITTEDTRAIL –As the fall weather returns, so begins

the concert season and audience members can look forward to an exciting series of musical offerings as presented by the Kootenay Gallery TD Trust Sunday Concert Series.

With no less than three musicians holding principal string positions in three of Canada’s major orchestras, the caliber of performance is unprecedented here in the Kootenays.

“We are so fortunate to have violin superstars Jonathan Crow, Concert Master of the Toronto Symphony and Andrew Wan, Concert Master of the Montreal Symphony teaming up for a West Kootenay tour April 17,” says Artistic director Nicola Everton. Principal cellist of the Vancouver

Symphony Ariel Barnes will join harpist Heidi Krutzen with the Couloir Duo Feb. 21.

Supporting our vibrant local musical scene, the series will be rounded out by local perform-ers Noemi Kiss, soprano and Nicola Everton, clarinet joined by Golden pianist Sue Gould Nov. 29. Nelson’s Cultural Ambassador Bessie Wapp will create a solo performance of spoken word and song March 13.

The season kicks off at the Trail United Church on Sunday Oct. 4 with the Fish on Five Brass Quintet, hailing from the Okanagan with members of the Okanagan and Kamloops Symphony Orchestras. The quintet presents an eclectic mix of music, including sounds from the renaissance, opera, ragtime, jazz, and pop.

Founded in 2009, five brass-playing friends were anchored in a remote cove west of Bella Bella on the central coast of B.C. A day of fish-ing was over and it was time to relax. In the glow of the setting sun, the musicians assembled on deck and the music began with the sonorous sounds of brass.

The beautiful harmonies were tossed around the cove by an echo that equalled those heard in the cathedrals of Vienna. That setting and experience was the true birthplace of ‘Fish on Five’.

This concert will be held at the Trail United Church, 1300 Pine Avenue on Sunday October 4 at 1:30pm. Tickets are $15 general admission or $12 for Gallery members. For more informa-tion contact the Gallery at 250-365-3337 or visit www.kootenaygallery.com.

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Figure skaters Mallory, Isabelle, and Hannah aren’t use to seeing pucks on the ice, but skating with one under the toe proved a great exercise in balance and determination at the Beaver Valley Skating Club’s IceBreakers Seminar on the weekend at the B.V. Arena.

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The Beaver Valley Skating Club (BVSC) broke the ice on the season with its IceBreakers Seminar on Friday and Saturday at the Beaver Valley Arena.

The educational clinic wel-comed over 40 skaters, offi-cials, coaches, and parents and included on and off-ice instruc-tion for skaters from Star 1 to competitive.

In addition to skating and coaching instruction, Skate Canada Technical Specialist Diane Stemberger attended to update participants on the skat-ing authority’s rule changes.

“We have a technical update, and an evaluation portion where the coaches and judges will watch and evaluate consid-ering all the changes in skating this year,” said BVSC president Shalaume Leslie. “So we’ll do a technical update with them, we’ll do a technical update with the parents so, for example, if you do this kind of a spin, this is how many points it’s worth because it’s all (based on) a points system.”

Level 3 NCCP coach Deneen Sokoloski from Vancouver led

the on-ice instruction putting the skaters through a num-ber of demanding exercises and new techniques, capped off by a jump-spin competition on the final day.

Leslie says, “It is a tremen-dous and unique opportunity for all skaters” to learn from Sokoloski, who has 28 years experience coaching at the provincial, national, and inter-national levels.

The participants were separ-ated into three age groups that rotated between on-ice instruc-tion and various off-ice classes at the Beaver Valley Curling Club, which included yoga, jump training, drama, dance, and choreography to enhance their routines on the ice.

“They have some edge work that they’re doing, they are doing jumps, they’re doing spins, but all these other things (yoga, drama, dance etc) build on what they do on the ice, so it’s kind of cool,” added Leslie.

While the seminar provided a great learning opportunity for the skaters, it also benefitted coaches, officials, and parents, who had the chance to apply what they learned at the jump-

spin competition Saturday evening.

“It gives our coaches not only valuable training tech-niques, but also an opportunity for them to acquire their man-datory Skate Canada continu-ing education points.”

The BVSC seminar also received generous support from sponsors, whom the club thanked by sporting T-shirts with the sponsors names during their skating sessions Saturday. Front and centre were Dave and Maureen Drake from Blade Runner Skate Services out of Coldstream, who donated a gift certificate for a pair of GAM skates as a door prize for one of the lucky skaters.

The Beaver Valley Skating Club offers a variety of pro-grams from pre-Can Skate les-sons, moving through the Can Skate program into the Rising Star and Star programs.

The JumpStart session is also underway and gives skaters an opportunity to ease back into skating after taking a summer break. The BVSC begins its ses-sion Oct. 5.

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S U B M I T T E DThe Trail Curling Club is poised

and ready to rock the house with all leagues set for registration this week.

The club is set for another great season of fun and competition, no matter whether young, experi-enced, male or female, beginner to expert, here is a club for you.

Junior curling for ages 10 years and up goes after school on Wednesdays.

The Day Ladies club curls Tuesday and Thursday afternoon, while Ladies Curling goes Monday evenings with their Open House set for Oct. 5 at 7 p.m.

Men’s Retiree sweeps Monday

and Wednesday afternoons with registration on Oct. 7 at 1 p.m.

Men’s Curling hits the hack Tuesday evenings and will have its Open House Oct. 6th at 7 p.m. at the curling club.

Curling starts the week of Oct. 12 but the ice will be available during the registration and Open House time periods.

Kootenay Savings Super League has eight teams ready to curl and played its first games last night and will go again Thursday at 7 p.m. The league will curl Tuesday and Thursday for the first couple weeks and then go Thursdays.

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B Y T I M E S S T A F FIn 2018, Cranbrook and

Kimberley will be seeing a burst in senior athletes in the community.

The BC Seniors Games Society approved both Cranbrook and the Bavarian City’s bid to host the 55+ BC Games.

The games are expected to have a local economic impact of more than $2 million from the thousands of participants coming to take part in the more than 20 sports and activities.

The Province also announced that Vernon will host the 2017 Games, supported by Greater Vernon and the City of Armstrong and the township of Spallumcheen, while Kelowna will round out the decade in 2019.

These cities were successful in their bids following a process con-ducted by the BC Senior Games Society that determined the winners from a total of six submissions.

“On behalf of our Society and the 55+ BC Games, we would like to thank, and congratulate the three winning bid communities.” said Wayne Naka, president of BC Seniors Games Society. “Our mem-bers will be extremely excited about the opportunity to travel, stay, and compete in these three geographical areas of our amazing province.

“We will make an immense and positive impact on your commun-ities as we transform the image and

attitudes towards the 55+ popula-tion among residents of all ages in British Columbia.”

Vernon will host the 30th Games - formerly known as the BC Senior Games - and they were also the hosts during the inaugural gather-ing in 1988. The most recent 55+ BC Games successfully wrapped up in North Vancouver last month.

“Congratulations to all of the host communities on their suc-cessful bids,” said Peter Fassbender, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development. “Hosting events such as the 55+ BC Games brings incredible benefits to our communities on many levels - eco-nomically, culturally and socially.

“It is only fitting that Vernon has been selected as the host of the 30th Games as they hosted the very first one nearly three decades ago.”

Greater Trail was part of the West Kootenay contingent, along with Castlegar and Nelson, that hosted the Games in 2011.

Quick Facts:* The first Games were held in

Vernon in 1988 with 650 partici-pants.

* This year, the 55+ BC Games attracted 3,277 participants who competed in more than 20 sports and activities.

* Participants range in age from 55 to 90+.

* Participants compete from 12 zones throughout B.C.

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SPORTS

SCOREBOARDHockey

BCHLAll Times PacificInterior Division

G W L T OL PtPenticton 6 5 1 0 0 10Salm Arm 6 4 1 1 0 9W Kelowa 6 4 2 0 0 8Vernon 7 3 3 0 1 7Merritt 7 3 4 0 0 6Trail 6 2 4 0 0 4

Island Division G W L T OL PtPowell R 7 5 2 0 0 10Cowichan 5 3 1 0 1 7Nanaimo 6 3 3 0 0 6Alberni 5 1 4 0 0 2Victoria 5 1 4 0 0 2

Mainland Division G W L T OL PtWenachee 5 5 0 0 0 10Langley 5 3 2 0 0 6Coquitlam 6 3 3 0 0 6Chilliwack 6 2 2 1 1 6Pr.George 6 1 4 0 1 3Surrey 6 1 5 0 0 2

Wednesday’s gamesWest Kelowna at Merritt, 7 p.m.Surrey at Chilliwack, 7 p.m.Alberni at Nanaimo, 7 p.m.

Thursday’s gamesCoquitlam at Victoria, 7 p.m.

Friday’s gamesVictoria at Alberni, 7 p.m.

Coquitlam at Nanaimo, 7 p.m.Merritt at Penticton, 7 p.m.

Cowichan at PG, 7 p.m.Wenatchee at Salm Arm, 7 p.m.Chilliwack at Langley, 7:15 p.m.

Vernon at Powell R, 7:15 p.m.Saturday, October 3

Alberni at Powell River, 5 p.m.Vernon at Nanaimo, 6 p.m.

Langley at Chilliwack, 7 p.m.Cowichan Valley at Coquitlam,

7 p.m.Penticton at Prince George,

7 p.m.Trail at Salmon Arm, 7 p.m.Wenatchee at W.Kelowna, 7 p.m.

FootballNational Football League

AMERICAN CONFERENCEEast

W L T PctNew Eng 3 0 0 1Buffalo 2 1 0 0.667N.Y. Jets 2 1 0 0.667Miami 1 2 0 0.333

South W L T PctIndianapolis 1 2 0 0.333Jacksonville 1 2 0 0.333Houston 1 2 0 0.333Tennessee 1 2 0 0.333

North W L T PctCincinnati 3 0 0 1Pittsburgh 2 1 0 0.667Cleveland 1 2 0 0.333Baltimore 0 3 0 0

West W L T PctDenver 3 0 0 1Oakland 2 1 0 0.667San Diego 1 2 0 0.333KC 1 2 0 0.333 NATIONAL CONFERENCE

East W L T PctDallas 2 1 0 0.667N.Y.Giants 1 2 0 0.333Wash 1 2 0 0.333Phila 1 2 0 0.333

South W L T PctCarolina 3 0 0 1Atlanta 3 0 0 1

Tampa 1 2 0 0.333N.Orleans 0 3 0 0

North W L T PctGreen Bay 3 0 0 1Minnesota 2 1 0 0.667Detroit 0 3 0 0Chicago 0 3 0 0

West W L T PctArizona 3 0 0 1St. Louis 1 2 0 0.333San Fran 1 2 0 0.333Seattle 1 2 0 0.333

Thursday’s GameN.Y. Giants 32, Washington 21

Sunday’s GamesAtlanta 39, Dallas 28

Indianapolis 35, Tennessee 33Houston 19, Tampa Bay 9

Minnesota 31, San Diego 14Pittsburgh 12, St. Louis 6Oakland 27, Cleveland 20Cincinnati 28, Baltimore 24

New Eng 51, Jacksonville 17Carolina 27, New Orleans 22Philadelphia 24, N.Y. Jets 17Arizona 47, San Francisco 7

Seattle 26, Chicago 0Buffalo 41, Miami 14Denver 24, Detroit 12

Monday’s GameGreen Bay 38, Kansas City 28

Upcoming GamesThursday, Oct. 1

Baltimore at Pitts, 8:25 p.m.Sunday, Oct. 4

N.Y. Jets vs. Miami at London, 9:30 a.m.

Oakland at Chicago, 1 p.m.Jacksonville at Indy, 1 p.m.

N.Y. Giants at Buffalo, 1 p.m.Carolina at Tampa Bay, 1 p.m.

Philly at Washington, 1 p.m.Houston at Atlanta, 1 p.m.

Kansas City at Cincinnati, 1 p.m.Cleveland at San Diego, 4:05 p.m.Green Bay at San Fran, 4:25

p.m.St. Louis at Arizona, 4:25 p.m.

Minnesota at Denver, 4:25 p.m.

Dallas at New Orleans, 8:30 p.m.

Open: New England, Tennessee

Monday, Oct. 5Detroit at Seattle, 8:30 p.m.

CFLAll Times Eastern

East Division G W L Pts Hamilton 12 8 4 16Toronto 12 7 5 14Ottawa 12 7 5 14Montreal 12 5 7 10 West Division GP W L Pts Calgary 13 10 3 20Edmonton 13 9 4 18B.C. 12 4 8 8Winnipeg 13 4 9 8Sask 13 2 11 4

Bye: HamiltonSunday’s result

Saskatchewan 33 Montreal 21Saturday’s results

Edmonton 29 B.C. 23Toronto 35 Ottawa 26

Friday’s resultCalgary 25 Winnipeg 23

WEEK 15Bye: Toronto

Thursday, Oct. 1Montreal at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 2Calgary at Hamilton, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 3Edmonton at Winnipeg, 4 p.m.Saskatchewan at B.C., 7 p.m.


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HUGE CLEAR OUT SALE ON ALL TIRES!Receive a $40 car wash card with the purchase of 4 tires!All seasons, winters, summers, come get your winters for this fall, or even if you are going to need new all seasons next spring, come get them now. They are our lowest prices fo the year.

Buy now and we will store them here until the snow � ies (as long as they are paid for). Sale extended to October 3, 2015

Up to $70manufacturer’s rebate on select tires with the purchase of 4

Open Saturdays!

Business Excellence Awards 2015

We want to thank everyone who participated in our nomination process and congratulate

all of the fantastic business nominees!

Top 3 Finalists: 1. Business of the Year Award

Sponsored by Community Futures of Greater Trail • Barks and Recreation Pet Services • Royal Theatre • Valley Firearms

2. Not-for-Profit Community Impact Award Sponsored by Keystone Appraisals

• Communities in Bloom • Trail & District Arts Council • United Steelworkers Local 480

3. Trades Services Excellence Award Sponsored by Teck Trail Operations

• Glenn Tod Flooring • The Pastry Shop • Waneta Auto & Equipment Repair Inc.

4. Professional Services Excellence Award Sponsored by Lower Columbia Initiatives Corporation

• Alternatives Funeral & Cremation Services • Columbia Gardens Vineyard & Winery • Selkirk Security

5. Retail Excellence Award Sponsored by Cary Zips

• Ferraro Foods • Gerick Sports • Star Grocery

6. Customer Service Excellence Award Sponsorship still available

• Casa Di Cioccolato • Kiss My Grass • Style Mavens Hair Studio

Come vote to decide the winners at our Business Excellence Awards on

Oct. 24th @ 10 am. Get your tickets today!!$20/person includes brunch & awards ceremony to follow.

Trail & District Chamber of Commerce

Trail & District Chamber of CommercePhone: (250) 368-3144Email: [email protected]

Come out to our first ‘Glow’ Skate at public skating on Satuday from 7-8:15 p.m. Glow skates go on the first Saturday every month, so come on out and pump your skates under neon lights, lazer FX, and all your favourite songs. Regular public skating admission applies.

Public Skating starts this week on Thursday. Check out our public skating times during the week and on the weekends.

Parent and Tot Stick and Puck is happening again this year at public skat-ing on Sunday even-ings from 5:45 to 7:15 p.m. For 2 to 6 year old who would like to bring their stick on the ice and practice some hockey skills with their

parent/guardian. One parent/guardian per child is required.

Adult Co-Ed Pick-Up Hockey is starting on Sunday from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Kids Rink. Pay your drop-in fee of only $5 at the skate shop, and sign in prior to going on the ice. The focus is on fun and getting some extra time on the ice. Goalies play for free (must still sign in); full hockey gear and helmets are mandatory.

Mother’s Unite Garage Sale is happen-ing on Oct. 17 at the Trail Memorial Centre. The gym will be turned into a giant indoor sale for all items suitable for children from new-borns to 12-year-olds. Doors open at 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. and entry is free. If you have

‘stuff’ to sell join us by renting a table for only $10; call 364-0888 by Oct. 15 to book a table.

Wine Tasting with Michel Valiquette is a four week program that will take your wine tasting skills to the next level. Michel will show you how to select, open, serve and taste wine. Learn about varietals and explore the style of wines of the old world as well as the new world. The pro-gram runs Thursday evenings from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Oct. 22 to Nov. 12. Each week will focus on a different topic. The cost is $100 for all four classes, and the deadline to register is Oct. 8.

To register and for more information, call 368-6484, or the 364-0888.

Glow skates at public skating

THE CANADIAN PRESSTORONTO - With individual accol-

ades all around him at the NHL Awards in Las Vegas, Carey Price’s mind was still on the Stanley Cup that had eluded him and his teammates.

“I’d trade all four of these in for that one,” the star Montreal Canadiens goal-tender said. “We have a lot of very good parts in Montreal and a very good hockey team. We’re gaining experience and I’m very, very happy and very excited about our future.”

Price is the biggest reason to be excited about the Canadiens’ present and future. The reigning Hart and Vezina Trophy-winner is only one player, but his presence makes Montreal the most likely team to end Canada’s Cup drought that currently sits at 21 seasons.

Oddsmakers give eight NHL teams better odds than the Habs (18-1), but they have the most realistic shot of any Canadian-based team. The Calgary Flames and Winnipeg Jets are 28-1, the Edmonton Oilers 33-1, Ottawa Senators 40-1, Vancouver Canucks 66-1 and Toronto Maple Leafs 100-1, according to the online sportsbook Bodog.ca.

If the Habs are going to lift the Cup for the first time since 1993, they’ll need to do more to support a goaltender who is playing at the level of two-time Conn Smythe Trophy-winner Patrick Roy. Price led the league with 44 wins, a 1.96 goals-against average and .933 save per-centage, but skaters have to score more

and be better, too.“We’re fortunate to have him, and

obviously as players we want to help him out a little bit more than we did last year,” centre Tomas Plekanec said. “A big part was Pricey, which is one thing that obviously we want to get better at and play better in front of him.”

The Habs will have defenceman Jeff Petry for an entire season and should be better by having him on the second pair-ing behind one of hockey’s most dynamic players in P.K. Subban. They also have a captain for the first time since Brian Gionta left in the summer of 2014, giv-ing left-winger Max Pacioretty the hon-our. Talented forward Alex Galchenyuk moves to centre in the hopes of sparking his career.

For all the minor changes in Montreal, Price is the constant. And what a con-stant to have.

Immediate Stanley Cup aspirations are hard to find elsewhere across Canada, though the Flames have real expecta-tions on them this season after a surprise run to the playoffs ahead of schedule. With the addition of defenceman Dougie Hamilton, the return of captain Mark Giordano and the maturation of Sean Monahan, Johnny Gaudreau and Sam Bennett, there’s reason to believe the Flames are a legitimate playoff con-tender.

On paper, the Jets aren’t quite as formidable as they were in making their first playoff appearance since returning

to Winnipeg. Gone are for-wards Michael Frolik and Jim Slater and deadline pickups Lee

Stempniak and Jiri Tlusty, and there will be an infusion of youth into the Jets’ lineup.

The Jets were banged up beyond rec-ognition when they were swept in the first round by the Anaheim Ducks. A healthy team under coach Paul Maurice could provide better results this season.

Adding phenom Connor McDavid, coach Todd McLellan, goaltender Cam Talbot and defenceman Andrej Sekera should make the Oilers substantially better. Centre Ryan Nugent-Hopkins said the Oilers are still young but trending away from that label, and new gen-eral manager Peter Chiarelli has certain expectations for improvement, even if he’s not willing to share.

“What I can tell you is I believe the margins are very, very thin on making the playoffs,” Chiarelli said. “There’s a lot of new faces. I’ve got to see it.”

There may not be much to see in Vancouver and Toronto come April, even after the Canucks made the playoffs in their first season under coach Willie Desjardins. Vancouver is a team in “tran-sition,” according to GM Jim Benning, while the Leafs hope they’re on the way back up - eventually - with Mike Babcock behind the bench.

In Ottawa, the expectation is still the playoffs. But the Senators know they can’t wait until mid-season to make a miraculous run like they did a year ago, thanks in large part to goaltender Andrew Hammond.

“What we did is one in a million,” captain Erik Karlsson said. “I don’t know if we could do it again.”

TRAIL REC REPORT

Habs favourite to end Canada’s Cup drought


LOCAL

SUBMITTEDTRAIL – Community leaders

and volunteers will join Black Press, Kootenay Savings Credit Union and the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy on October 7, 8 and 9 to raise awareness about the importance of literacy and to celebrate the power lit-eracy has in Trail and Area.

The 5th Annual Reach a Reader campaign will raise funds for Trail and Area’s community-based literacy programs.

Why literacy? Statistics indi-cate that up to 45 per cent of BC’s adult population has dif-ficulty with some daily living tasks - due in part to limited literacy skills.

These include reading a newspaper, filling out an appli-cation form, reading a map, or understanding a lease.

“Literacy is not just the ability to read or write. People today must be able to fill out online materials, service agree-ments, job applications, and use social media,” says Sonia Tavares, Community Literacy Coordinator for the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy.

“Through our Reach a Reader campaign, we hope to increase awareness of literacy needs in our community and raise funds to support the literacy programs and services available for chil-

dren, families, adults, and sen-iors.”

In Trail and Area, funds will help support the iPad User groups for seniors. This program helps seniors learn the basics of iPad use and explore iPad appli-cations. Funds raised will also help support the Mother Goose family literacy program.

You can support the Reach a Reader campaign by mak-ing a donation in exchange for a special edition of the Trail Times. Volunteers will be on the street with papers in hand at Ferraros and in downtown Trail on October 7th from 11 – 1, in downtown Fruitvale on October 8th from 11 – 1, and at the Market in Trail on October 9th from 10 – 2.

You may also donate online at chimp.net/groups/trail-area-reach-a-reader-campaign.

To learn more about com-munity-based literacy pro-grams in Trail and Area con-tact Sonia Tavares, Trail and Area’s Community Literacy Coordinator, at [email protected] or go to cbal.org/trail--area.

About Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy:

The Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBAL) is a not-for-profit organization that develops, promotes and delivers

literacy and essential skills ser-vices for people of all ages in the Columbia Basin and Boundary regions.

CBAL’s 16 Community Literacy Coordinators provide services in 77 communities, working with local literacy

advisory committees to develop effective literacy programs and resources in the communities they serve.

Literacy campaign launches in Trail and Fruitvale

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iPad drop-In groups helps senior’s expand their digital literacy skills. Help to support this program and donate to Reach a Reader.


Centres (pick 1)

Getzlaf, R (ANA) : 0.91 Seguin, T (DAL) : 1.08 Tavares, J (NYI) : 1.05 Giroux, C (PHI) : 0.90 Crosby, S (PIT) : 1.09 Malkin, E (PIT) : 1.01 Stamkos, S (TB) : 0.88 Backstrom, N (WAS) : 0.95

Centres (pick 1)

Eichel, J (BUF) : 0.00 Johansen, R (CBJ) : 0.87 Toews, J (CHI) : 0.81 MacKinnon, N (COL) : 0.59 Zetterberg, H (DET) : 0.86 McDavid, C (EDM) : 0.00 Kopitar, A (LA) : 0.81 Johnson, T (TB) : 0.94

Centres (pick 1)

Staal, E (CAR) : 0.70 Monahan, S (CGY) : 0.77 Duchene, M (COL) : 0.67 Turris, K (OTT) : 0.78 Thornton, J (SJ) : 0.83 Pavelski, J (SJ) : 0.85 Couture, L (SJ) : 0.82 Sedin, H (VAN) : 0.89

Centres (pick 1)

O’Reilly, R (BUF) : 0.67 Nugent-Hopkins, R (EDM) : 0.74 Ribeiro, M (NAS) : 0.76 Brassard, D (NYR) : 0.75 Stepan, D (NYR) : 0.81 Marleau, P (SJ) : 0.70 Backes, D (STL) : 0.72 Little, B (WPG) : 0.74

Centres (pick 1)

Bergeron, P (BOS) : 0.68 Krejci, D (BOS) : 0.66 Spezza, J (DAL) : 0.76 Datsyuk, P (DET) : 1.03 Desharnais, D (MTL) : 0.59 Plekanec, T (MTL) : 0.73 Kadri, N (TOR) : 0.53 Scheifele, M (WPG) : 0.60

Wingers (pick 1)

Kane, P (CHI) : 1.05 Benn, J (DAL) : 1.06 Hall, T (EDM) : 0.72 Voracek, J (PHI) : 0.99 Kessel, P (PIT) : 0.74 Tarasenko, V (STL) : 0.95 Kucherov, N (TB) : 0.79 Ovechkin, A (WAS) : 1.00

Wingers (pick 1)

Perry, C (ANA) : 0.82 Gaudreau, J (CGY) : 0.80 Hudler, J (CGY) : 0.97 Eberle, J (EDM) : 0.78 Carter, J (LA) : 0.76 Pacioretty, M (MTL) : 0.84 Schwartz, J (STL) : 0.84 Palat, O (TB) : 0.84

Wingers (pick 1)

Parise, Z (MIN) : 0.84 Forsberg, F (NAS) : 0.77 Okposo, K (NYI) : 0.85 Nash, R (NYR) : 0.87 Stone, M (OTT) : 0.80 Steen, A (STL) : 0.86 Sedin, D (VAN) : 0.93 Wheeler, B (WPG) : 0.77

Goaltenders (pick 1)

Quick, J (LA) : 0.75 Price, C (MTL) : 1.08 Rinne, P (NAS) : 0.83 Halak, J (NYI) : 0.95 Lundqvist, H (NYR) : 0.98 Fleury, M (PIT) : 1.00 Bishop, B (TB) : 0.84 Holtby, B (WAS) : 0.93


Andersen, F (ANA) : 0.81 Rask, T (BOS) : 0.61 Bobrovsky, S (CBJ) : 0.71 Varlamov, S (COL) : 0.75 Niemi, A (DAL) : 0.75 Luongo, R (FLA) : 0.56 Dubnyk, D (MIN) : 0.93 Mason, S (PHI) : 0.53


Crawford, C (CHI) : 0.67 Howard, J (DET) : 0.55 Talbot, C (EDM) : 1.00 Schneider, C (NJ) : 0.59 Anderson, C (OTT) : 0.66 Elliott, B (STL) : 0.89 Miller, R (VAN) : 1.04 Pavelec, O (WPG) : 0.74

Wingers (pick 1)

Marchand, B (BOS) : 0.55 Moulson, M (BUF) : 0.53 Kane, E (BUF) : 0.59 Lindholm, E (CAR) : 0.48 Hartnell, S (CBJ) : 0.78 Tanguay, A (COL) : 0.69 Gaborik, M (LA) : 0.68 Kreider, C (NYR) : 0.58

Defencemen (pick 1)

Subban, P (MTL) : 0.73 Josi, R (NAS) : 0.68 Yandle, K (NYR) : 0.62 Karlsson, E (OTT) : 0.80 Burns, B (SJ) : 0.73 Shattenkirk, K (STL) : 0.79 Hedman, V (TB) : 0.64 Carlson, J (WAS) : 0.67

Defencemen (pick 1)

Ekman-Larsson, O (ARI) : 0.52 Giordano, M (CGY) : 0.79 Keith, D (CHI) : 0.56 Barrie, T (COL) : 0.66 Klingberg, J (DAL) : 0.62 Green, M (DET) : 0.62 Weber, S (NAS) : 0.58 Byfuglien, D (WPG) : 0.65

Defencemen (pick 1)

Faulk, J (CAR) : 0.60 Hamilton, D (CGY) : 0.58 Ekblad, A (FLA) : 0.48 Doughty, D (LA) : 0.56 Leddy, N (NYI) : 0.47 Streit, M (PHI) : 0.64 Letang, K (PIT) : 0.78 Pietrangelo, A (STL) : 0.57

Defencemen (pick 1)

Vatanen, S (ANA) : 0.55 Krug, T (BOS) : 0.50 Wisniewski, J (CAR) : 0.49 Schultz, J (EDM) : 0.38 Suter, R (MIN) : 0.49 Markov, A (MTL) : 0.62 Rielly, M (TOR) : 0.36 Niskanen, M (WAS) : 0.38

Wingers (pick 1)

Landeskog, G (COL) : 0.72 Sharp, P (DAL) : 0.63 Nyquist, G (DET) : 0.66 Tatar, T (DET) : 0.68 Toffoli, T (LA) : 0.64 Strome, R (NYI) : 0.62 Oshie, T (WAS) : 0.76 Ladd, A (WPG) : 0.77

Wingers (pick 1)

Skinner, J (CAR) : 0.40 Huberdeau, J (FLA) : 0.68 Vanek, T (MIN) : 0.65 Pominville, J (MIN) : 0.66 Lee, A (NYI) : 0.54 Gagner, S (PHI) : 0.51 Perron, D (PIT) : 0.51 van Riemsdyk, J (TOR) : 0.68

Wingers (pick 1)

Eriksson, L (BOS) : 0.58 Foligno, N (CBJ) : 0.92 Hossa, M (CHI) : 0.74 Lucic, M (LA) : 0.54 Galchenyuk, A (MTL) : 0.58 Ryan, B (OTT) : 0.69 Hornqvist, P (PIT) : 0.80 Vrbata, R (VAN) : 0.80

Wingers (pick 1)

Boedker, M (ARI) : 0.62 Ennis, T (BUF) : 0.59 Saad, B (CBJ) : 0.63 Iginla, J (COL) : 0.72 Neal, J (NAS) : 0.55 Smith, C (NAS) : 0.54 Zuccarello, M (NYR) : 0.63 Simmonds, W (PHI) : 0.67

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TODAY’S CROSSWORD

ACROSS1 Grass cutter6 Bill, briefly10 RN assistants14 Fuming15 Koh-i -- diamond16 Ambler or

Clapton17 Like a tablet18 Felipe or Matty19 Isinglass20 Fortune21 One 13 (2 wds.)24 What Muses do26 Piano fixers27 Prior to28 Signs up30 “A Boy -- Sue”33 Jabs playfully34 Howl37 Disney CEO Bob

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41 Corroded42 Aleut carving43 Dijon dads44 -- de cologne45 Debated48 Banquet finale52 Violets, e.g.55 Chocolate-

colored dog56 Mimicked57 Footnote word58 Title role for

Madonna60 Not bogus61 Baja boy62 Afterward63 Urn homophone64 Pulls down65 Travels on snow

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accommodating13 Surveys22 -- you serious?23 Grayish horses25 Look intently28 Nasty shocks29 Not super30 Robin’s beak31 Turkish potentate32 Give -- -- break33 Pretend to be34 Plant sci.35 Dazzle36 Candied item38 Thickening, as

cream39 Debtors’ notes41 Coral formation42 Loafer doodads

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LEISURE

Dear Annie: I am a mother of two daughters in their 20s. Both have been emotionally, socially and financially supported by my husband and me throughout their lives. Both have advanced degrees and are now entering the work place.

What should be a happy time in my life is just the opposite. The older one told us she does not believe in God and is seriously dating a man of a different faith. My husband and I feel the rejec-tion of religion isn’t based on deep philosophical reasons, but rather is a convenient excuse to date whom-ever she chooses.

We have sought counseling with our rabbi to help our daughter care more about her faith. But now my husband has drawn a line in the sand, saying if she marries outside the religion, he will have nothing to do with her. My younger daugh-ter sides with her sister. What’s a mother to do? -- Torn

Dear Torn: The Old Testament

response is that if your daugh-ter marries outside the faith, she is considered “dead” to you. And we know some parents would follow that. But we doubt this is what you want, and if your husband’s ulti-matum is an effort to get his daughter to return to the fold, he has to be prepared for a negative outcome.

Please have a heartfelt talk with your daughter. Explain how hurt-ful this is, intentional or not. Tell her that people often change their minds about the depth of their religious feeling as they get older or once they have children. Point out that raising children with a partner of another faith can cause all kinds of issues down the road and she should consider that care-fully before making any permanent decisions. But we know you still want to have a relationship with her, so tell her that you love her no matter what, and that you will

do your best to accept whomever she chooses to marry. It will take

effort (and a few tears) on your part to do so, but it can be done.

Dear Annie: This is an attempt to reach out to “Conflicted,” the man who said he once

coerced a woman into having sex, and has suffered quiet remorse for the past 30 years.

I could be that woman, and I want him to know that all I really want is an apology and confirma-tion that he has learned a les-son from what was a shame-filled encounter for both of us. His letter of remorse was a surprising com-fort. I would like to think he has seen a counselor and contributed to organizations that help victims who have not been able to get past such experiences.

But I disagree that he should confess to his wife. If he’s been a trustworthy, faithful husband all these years, confessing this pre-

marriage behavior may very well destroy the trust she’s had in him and leave her wondering what other lies their marriage is built on. -- Appreciate His Admission of Wrongdoing

Dear Appreciate: You could be

right, but such secrets can be slow-ly destructive to a marriage. We think he should be able to confide in a loving partner who can help him deal with it, especially if talk-ing to a counselor would bring criminal charges.

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729 Railway Ave, Salmo3 Bedroom, 2½ Bath, Spacious Living

Detached Garage$229,000

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180 Balsam Road, Fruitvale 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Vaulted Ceiling, Loft

$329,000

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1.9 Acres

JOB POSTING - EXECUTIVE DIRECTORThis exciting opportunity is based in Nelson, BC, working collaboratively with member organizations throughout the West Kootenay Boundary. Our regional social sector is well regarded as dynamic and progressive. Our area offers unparalleled scenery and abundant opportunities for recreation, arts, culture and adventure. This is a 28 hour per week position, starting in November, 2015.Salary: $33 – $35 per hour (depending on experience) plus benefits.The complete job description is available upon request, or at: www.thekoop.caDeadline October 9th, 2015.Please submit CV and cover letter to: [email protected] about the position can be directed to: [email protected]

Land Act:Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land

Take notice that Columbia Recycle (1996) Ltd., of Genelle, BC, has applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Kootenay Region, for a License of Occupation for Industrial General purpose, situated on Provincial Crown land located in Genelle, BC, and containing 0.026 hectares more or less.

The Lands File for this application is 4405630. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to FrontCounter BC, 1902 Theatre Road, Cranbrook BC V1C 7G1 or email to: [email protected]. Comments will be received by MFLNRO up· to October 22, 2015. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit the website at http://arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp --> Search --> Search by File Number: 4405630 for more information.

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Real Estate

Houses For SaleIn the matter of the Estate of ROLF BERNECE WEBB, AKA ROLF WEBB, AKA ROLF BERNICE WEBB, deceased, (the “Estate”) and the lands lo-cated at 2160 McBride Street, Trail, British Columbia, and le-gally described as Parcel A (see 98201I) of Parcel 1 (See 22589I) of Parcel A (see 17650I) of Sublot 2 District Lot 4598 Kootenay District Plan X34, Parcel Identifi er 010-396-187 (the “Lands”).

Invitations are being accepted for written bids for the pur-chase of the Lands. The con-tents of the garage are not in-cluded in any potential sale. Offers must be without condi-tions and for completion of the sale by no later than Novem-ber 16, 2015. Bids are to be submitted to Joni D. Metherell, the Administrator of the Es-tate, at 301-1665 Ellis Street, Kelowna, British Columbia V1Y 2B3 (facsimile 250-762-5219), by no later than Octo-ber 15, 2015. The Estate may accept a bid or bids, or refuse all bids.

Rentals

Apt/Condo for RentBella Vista, Shavers Bench Townhomes. N/S, N/P. 2-3 bdrms. Phone 250-364-1822

Ermalinda Estates, Glenmer-ry, spacious 1-2bdrms. Adults only. Secure building w/eleva-tor. N/S, N/P. Ongoing im-provements. Ph.250-364-1922E.Trail. 2bdrm + den. Clean, quiet, responsible adults only. 40+. N/S. N/P/ Long-term only. 250.368.9186. 250.364.1669Francesco Estates, Glenmer-ry,spacious 1-3bdrms. Adults only (45+). Secure building w/elevator. N/S, N/P. Ongoing improvements. Ph. 250-368-6761Glenmerry 3bdrm. F/S $850/mo. Heat included. 250-368-5908GLENVIEW APTS. Spacious, quiet 1&2 bdrm. apts. available. 250-368-8391TRAIL, 1BDRM. Glenmerry. N/P. Utilities included. 250-368-1312.TRAIL, 2bd.&bach. apt. Friendly, quiet secure bldg. Heat incl.n/p,n/s.250-368-5287TRAIL, Rossland Ave. 3bdrm. F/S, W/D. Available immed. 250-368-1015W.TRAIL, 1BD. 1blk. to down-town, fenced yard, suitable for dog. $625./mo. 250-368-6076W.TRAIL, 1bd. plus, semi-en-closed balcony, pet friendly. 1Blk. to Downtown, $575./mo. 250-368-6076

Commercial/Industrial

SHOP/ WAREHOUSE, 4300 sq.ft. Ample outside space. Good access. 250-368-1312

Mobile Homes & Pads

Mobile Home in Thrums 3 Bdrms, addition, deck

F/S, W/D, very small pets ok 250-304-9273

Homes for RentTRAIL, 2bdrm. $600./mo. Contact Dave @ 250-231-4522 or 250-362-7021TRAIL, 2BD. + sunroom. Near Safeway. F/S, W/D. $750./mo. 250-368-6076

Shared Accommodation

TRAIL, $395/mo. share with 2 quiet people. Near shopping & bus. 2bths. 250-231-3172

TownhousesEdgewater Townhouse Glenmerry, 3bd, f/s, $850./mo. 250-368-5908. Avail. Nov. 1.

Transportation

Cars - Domestic1967 CHRYSLER Newport 2Dr. H/T. Runs - great project car - driveable. Call Steve 250-921-5427

2001 A6 Audi 200km Good tires no oil leaks

250 368 3695

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2148 Monte Christo Street, Rossland

$179,000Cute, well-kept 2 bdrm + loft home. Mountain views and great location. Call for your

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3650 Rosewood Drive, Trail

$299,000Well maintained one-owner

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1103 Richards Street W, Nelson

$499,0005 bdrm, 3.5 bath family home priced to sell. Excellent value

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Updated 2 bdrm rancher with lots of updates.

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1629 Columbia Avenue, Trail

$86,900East Trail doll house!

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$375,0004 bdrm, 3 bath family home overlooking Happy Valley.

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RARE SIGHTS IN THE

KOOTENAYSROSE SAUNDERS PHOTOS

Rose Saunders took this picture of a llama wandering down Fruitvale’s Main Street last Wednesday. The elusive stray couldn’t be corralled by passersby and while both the RCMP and SPCA kept an eye on it, the owners even-tually successfully brought their llama on the lamb home. If you have a recent photo you would like to share with our read-ers email it [email protected]

RON WILSON PHOTO (ABOVE), MELINA BLACK PHOTO (RIGHT)

It won’t happen again until 2033, so photographers and star-gazers like Ron Wilson, along Trail’s downtown Esplanade, and Melina Black, in Fruitvale, took the opportunity to capture a glimpse of Sunday night’s rare total lunar eclipse of a super-moon.

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