Grand Forks Gazette, April 25, 2012

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❚ Call of the pipes

page 18 Spring Fling hits Grand Forks on May 4.

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Put your best hoof forward The Boundary Horse Association’s (BHA) Entry Level Schooling Show took place this past Saturday at the BHA show grounds in Grand Forks. Here Barbara Nielsen and Senoschal prepare to jump. The show is the BHA’s first of the year and encourages inexperienced riders to become accustomed to competition.

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❚ INFRASTRUCTURE

City set to start infrastructure plans CASSANDRA CHIN Gazette Reporter

The federal government has recently allocated $150 million towards infrastructure for cities around Canada, which will benefit the City of Grand Forks as it is moving forward to update its aging infrastructure.

With the passing of this year’s budget and two infrastructure-related bylaws (Bylaws 1922 and 1923), projects can now move forward.

Mayor Brian Taylor stated that with the passing of the bylaws and the budget, city council will go ahead with the westend water project, which was budgeted around $1.3 million.

“Some new information is coming in and we may be able to bring that in to less

cost,” Taylor said. “We are committed on going ahead with that since that has everything to do with west-end development.”

The project will bring water pressure and volumes to where it is considered acceptable to insurance companies in the west end.

With the emergency water pressure added, it will also allow insurance costs for owners to stay low for businesses and homeowners.

“We have to have the water pressure and volume before we can have new development out there,” explained Taylor.

The city already has several projects considered ready to go, with some engineering work still to be done.

“We’re already out there shopping for participation and support. The federal government has just allocated $150 mil-

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lion to infrastructure, which isn’t a lot, for the whole of Canada,” sad Taylor. “I’ll be working hard personally to try and connect Grand Forks with some of that money.”

Taylor hopes to reach out to the province once he has secured funds from the federal government.

“We want to be able to play that partnership game with the federal government and the province,” he said.

The process to beginning updating and renovating portions of the city could take more than a year.

“We can only hope that things will move ahead quickly, but we can’t make any guarantees at all that they’re going to do that,” Taylor stated.

In terms of roads, Taylor noted that the part of 22nd Street leading to the hospital

and sections of 68th Street are being considered for repair.

“We’ve red-flagged a number of roads in our city that really are priority roads, but we are trying to pick the ones where we can get the most for our money,” he said. “We’re looking at multi-projects that have sewer, water and everything underground, while we fix the roads as well.

You don’t have to go far in this city because we have a 90 per cent road deficit at this point. Most of our roads are in really bad shape.”

Taylor is glad that many residents agreed with the referendum, which has enabled the city to move forward.

“We’re in a position where we can move quickly so we can address this problem,” he concluded.

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Locals need a licence to shoot in 1972 1907 A.D. Morrison, local jeweler, purchased the business of Geo. E. Dey at Phoenix.

1912 Twenty-eight ranchers of the district were to plant a total of 446 acres in apple trees during spring, chief among them being G.M. Fripp, 50 acres, and Thomas Powers, 40 acres.

1917 The one-day campaign held in Grand Forks to raise funds for the military YMCA to assist in their aid to Canadian soldiers at the front resulted in subscriptions to the amount of $800.

1922 J.W. Stevenson of Vancouver purchased the A.E. Kipping ranch property two miles south of town.

1927 The row of cottages at the old sawmill at Billings, near Cascade, was destroyed in a fire believed to have spread from a pile of burning sawdust.

1932 West Kootenay Power & Light Co. advised the city that service would be discontinued early in May, upon expiry of contract.

This would leave the city without electricity since completion of the new local plant was not expected until early June.

1937 Work was well advanced on construction of the radio beam station in connection with the Grand Forks airport, with completion expected in early June.

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1942 More than 1,000 local parents and school children turned out at the West Grand Forks depot to view the contents of an army train carrying more than $3 million worth of army equipment, but were refused access because of government and army regulations.

1947 At the regular monthly meeting of the Grand Forks Board of Trade, a motion was carried to the effect that the city officials be asked to institute a monthly garbage collection within the city.

1952 A business licence was granted to Valley Cleaners, owned by George Nakada, who had purchased the cleaning plant belonging to Mr. and Mrs. Ferguson of Grand Forks Cleaners.

1957 Total estimated cost of bringing the Phoenix Copper property at Phoenix into production was set at $1,350,000. It was planned to bring the mine into operation by late summer.

1962 Tom Kanigan, Grade 12 student, ranked 15th in the province in a special examination.

1972 A licence to carry firearms became mandatory April 1.

1982 The recently announced city industrial park development may already be in jeopardy following a ruling by the Ministry of Environment that almost two metres of fill is required on the four-

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1992 Grand Forks and District Heritage Society president Murray Niven, Emerson Reid, School District No. 12 chair Alice Glanville, Elsie Orser, and Mayor “Sugi” Sugimoto did the honours at the unveiling of the sign marking the Perley Elementary School annex as a municipal heritage site.

Reid and Orser were two of the first students to graduate from the school when it was first used as a high school in 1924/25.

1997 Canpar invests $2 million in the Grand Forks operation in order to remain competitive in the international marketplace.

2002 Changes to health care were made across the province yesterday and when the smoke cleared, Boundary Hospital was left with 12 acute care beds, down from 24. As well, it was announced that Boundary Lodge would be closed within a year and a half.

2007 The city newsletter this month reported concerns about local water consumption, citing the city’s use of 734 million gallons last year, compared to Castlegar’s 2005 consumption of 719 million gallons.

Local residents can expect to wade through a great deal of information about water conservation in the coming months, according to city officials.

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NEWS ❚ POLICE REPORT

Cabbie from Grand Forks injured in crash Gazette Staff

Grand Forks cab driver injured in Kelowna A 21-year-old taxi driver from Grand Forks suffered serious injuries when his cab was struck by a 1992 Toyota Corolla early Saturday morning.

According to RCMP, emergency crews were called to the scene of a two-vehicle collision on Harvey Avenue and Richter Street in Kelowna, B.C. at 1:40 a.m. on April 21.

The Grand Forks cab driver was apparently making a left-hand turn onto Harvey Avenue from Richter Street when the Corolla, which was headed westbound, entered the intersection and hit the taxi on the driver’s side.

The driver and one passenger from the Corolla fled the scene on foot, RCMP said.

Police are searching for the suspected driver, a 23-year-old Kelowna man, who could face charges for failing to remain at the scene of an accident and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing bodily harm – alcohol is believed to have contributed to the accident.

The Grand Forks man was taken to the hospital by paramedics but his injuries are not life threatening.

No charges for driver who crashed through guard rail on April 5 There were no charges to the driver who crashed through a guard rail near Video Express because the cause of the accident was determined to be a medical condition.

The accident occurred on April 5, when a 2005 Nissan X-Trail was headed down Central Avenue.

“Normally in those types of situations we don’t charge people with being sick,” stated Grand Forks RCMP Staff Sgt. Jim Harrison. “If a person had fallen asleep, we would have laid charges of driving without due care and attention, but that wasn’t the case.”

According to Harrison, the driver had a medical seizure, lost consciousness and stated he had no memory of what happened.

“It’s not something culpable to what the driver did or didn’t do,” he added.

Break-and-enter at snowbird home On April 18 at 2:05 p.m., there was a break-

and-enter at a resident’s home on 59th Avenue in Grand Forks. The residents were away for the winter and their home and outbuildings were broken into.

At this point, there may be some tools missing, possibly some liquor and some jewelry.

The complainants are currently making a list on missing items.

“They had gone south for the winter and didn’t have anybody looking after their home,” said Harrison. “They didn’t have anybody to shovel their snow or make it look lived in, and that’s probably the reason why they fell victim to this.”

Harrison encourages people to have a neighbour look after the house or make sure the house looks like it’s lived in during extended vacations.

Tools missing after break-in On April 19 at 4:06 p.m., police received a report that a tool shed next to Interfor’s sawmill was broken into.

The padlock was broken to access the shed, and it is believed to have occurred sometime between last Tuesday or Wednesday night.

Heavy-duty air tools were reported stolen.

There are no suspects, but any witnesses are asked to come forward with information.

“They’re very unique to the railroad industry,” said Harrison. “It’s interesting because the tools aren’t generally used by people and are unique. If somebody does try to sell them, they do stand out.”

Motor vehicle accident on Highway 3 A motor vehicle accident on Highway 3 between Christina Lake and Grand Forks occurred on April 23 at 5:23 a.m.

A 35-year-old West Kelowna man was driving a semi-tractor with no trailer and swerved to miss a deer. As it swerved, the driver of the 1990 Freightliner lost control when he hit the brakes and landed on its side.

The truck was headed westbound when it came in contact with the deer and was hit.

The driver was transported to the hospital with possible whiplash where he was checked out at the hospital with no injuries and no treatment.

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❚ EDUCATION

Calendar changes considered for schools enrolment numbers.

Michael Strukoff, SD51 superinGazette Reporter tendent, stated that the issue will be During the District Design for discussed during the forums.

“If there is an implementation the 2013 forums, School District 51 (SD51) board will be asking resi- earliest would be 2013,” he said.

There will be a meeting at the dents to consider calendar changes Christina Lake Elementary School to the school year. for residents at Christina SD51 is contemplating Lake on May 16 at 6:30 a “balanced calendar” p.m., and one at Perley Elwhich would change the ementary School on May current school breaks.

23 at 6:30 p.m. for resiCurrently, there are dents in Grand Forks. two-week breaks for For those in the West Christmas and spring Boundary communities, and a two-month sumthere will be a meeting at mer holiday.

Greenwood Elementary The changes would School on May 30 at 6:30 make the breaks more p.m., and the final meetequally distributed Michael Strukoff ing at West Boundary Elthroughout the year.

SD51 is considering ementary School on June 5 at 6:30 these options, along with p.m.

For more, contact the School configurations to the school, due to shifting demographics and student Board Office at 250-442-8258.

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❚ TEACHERS’ STRIKE

More action for teachers Gazette Reporter

City starting infrastructure plans CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

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Boundary Lodge celebrated Volunteer Week by inviting some of its volunteers for lunch on April 19. From left: Volunteers Pam Davies, Willy Triveri, Lynne Hansen, Ruth Martens and Erna Gobbett.

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❚ INFRASTRUCTURE

On July 18, 2011, council gave three readings to Bylaw No. 1922 “City of Grand Forks Emergency Water Supply For Fire Protection Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1922, 2011”, as well as Bylaw No. 1923, “City of Grand Forks Capital Renewal Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1923, 2011”.

The city received an inspector’s Certificate on September 6, 2011, allowing the bylaw to be presented to the electors for assent by referendum, at the local government election on November 19, 2011.

Bylaw 1922 asked residents if the City of Grand Forks could borrow funds up to $1,300,000 towards the use of emergency water supply for fire protection.

The estimated cost for planning, study, design and construction of fire flow requirements (additional well, stand-by pumps and pipes) is the

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sum of $1,300,000.

The second bylaw, Bylaw 1923, asked residents to authorize the borrowing of $4,200,000 to help replace road, water and sewer works in the City of Grand Forks, with a preference given to multi-utility projects where combining road, water and sewer needs into the same projects for cost efficiency.

The total debt created by this bylaw will not exceed $4.2 million.

Both bylaws have a term of debt of 25 years.

As per the Chief Election Officer Diane Heinrich’s report on the referendum for Bylaw 1922, 791 residents voted “yes” and 377 “no”, hence the referendum passed.

For Bylaw 1923, 855 residents voted “yes” and 320 voted “no”, thereby the referendum also passed.

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B.C. teachers have voted 73 percent in favour of protest action to take effect immediately.

This includes full withdrawal from extracurricular activities and the possibility of a full strike following another vote, with date still to be determined.

Norm Sabourin, president of the Boundary District Teachers’ Association, stated the outcome of the vote shows a strong mandate.

“It may not be as strong as we would have liked, but it is a strong mandate,” he said. “Some members may have voted against it because they felt it wasn’t strong enough, or they felt it was too strong in a couple of areas.”

Of the B.C. Teachers’ Federation 41,000 members, 21,625 were in favour of the vote, while 7,846 were against the plan. The plan was created last month to resist Bill 22 (Education Improvement Act) that ended teacher job action and imposed a six-month cooling-off period.

“I can assure you that teachers across the province are absolutely opposed to Bill 22. The only question is what to do about it,” Sabourin concluded.

Last week, the B.C. Labour Relations Board (LRB) ruled that teachers had to prepare report cards for all students, with marks dating back to the start of the school year.

According to the LRB, teachers have until April 27 to complete report cards and submit them to administrators. The report cards must include letter grades or marks, attendance records and comments.

B.C. law requires three report cards per year, which the ruling noted would be followed by a final report card in June.

The action plan will be in effect immediately next week.

School District 51 Superintendent Michael Strukoff stated, “The total impact of the teacher’s decision won’t be clear right away,” he said. “At this point in time, both of our secondary schools are confident that the grad ceremonies will proceed as scheduled.”

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❚ Our View

Road usage not a right Motorcycles and similar vehicles have been in the news lately.

A person on a Yamaha sports motorcycle posted YouTube footage of himself blowing through a section of highway – reported to be near Victoria, B.C. – and could be seen doing close to 300 kilometres an hour.

According to reports, police have identified the man, who is said to be 25 years old, unlicensed with over 25 driving-related infractions and he had no insurance.

While no one has been seen whipping up Central Avenue at such velocity, there have been complaints related to drivers of electronic and gas-powered scooters.

Some residents have reportedly seen people operating scooters going against the flow of traffic while members of city council have reported seeing people riding such vehicles over people’s feet – they are aware that there are some riders that aren’t using them responsibly.

As for ICBC, it says that licences and insurance aren’t required for electric bikes and motorized wheelchairs but are for mopeds and scooters.

Some have a sense of entitlement to the road and that shouldn’t be the case.

People using vehicles on the road – licensed, unlicensed, car, bicycle, moped, scooter or anything of the sort – should follow regulations.

Grand Forks RCMP has said as much, stating that electronic or gas scooters still fall under the Motor Vehicle Act and therefore must follow the rules of the road That rule doesn’t only apply to scooter riders but drivers as well. Motorcycle riders aren’t the only ones that have been caught doing excessive speeds and if drivers see any cyclists they should be mindful if they try to pass them.

Telling people to follow the rules of the road isn’t an act of pontification. Riding a vehicle such as scooter or similar vehicle against traffic isn’t safe and the chances of a head-on collision are greatly increased.

And going back to the Yamaha sports bike, heading 300 kilometres an hour down a highway is not just dangerous, it’s reckless and a threat not just to those who were also using the highway but to the rider as well.

Any sudden stop and he could’ve been hurled a great distance, potentially causing himself major injuries.

If anything, you should be at least courteous on the roads.

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The annoying gravelly roads On my first winter in Grand Forks I wondered about the lack of salt use.

I’m not sure if sand and gravel were chosen for its economic value or environmentally-friendly manner, as opposed to salt, though I’m sure insurance companies certainly enjoy the number of cracked windshields.

I never thought I’d appreciate salt as much as I do now until this past winter.

Driving down the highway, the solid clink sounding off my windshield as a small pebble leaves its mark has me wincing.

To me, it reminds me of the “caressing” sounds of nails on a chalkboard.

But if the chipped paint on my car and small cracks in the window didn’t irk me, the flying sand blowing into my eyes certainly does.

While there are city workers

❚ A Chin Up

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diligently sweeping the roads, and to which I very much appreciate, windy days still kick up the dirt and has it whirling around in every which direction.

Walking to work with my eyes partially closed behind my sunglasses isn’t the easiest.

My argument is that salt, though it can certainly be as destructive to a car as pebbled sand when it’s first distributed, melts with the snow.

It doesn’t add to that layer of dirt waiting under the snow to pick up during spring.

And now that I think about it, couldn’t the salt be used to

keep the deer off the highway?

Or not.

But yes, there are pros and cons to both applications of salt and sand.

Though I’m all for salt, I do understand its negative impact on the environment and the potential of it entering streams and endangering neighbouring animals.

Nestled in such a beautiful place, I can understand why salt isn’t used.

However, sand requires repeated applications, and as the city has shown, much cleanup after the fact.

Unfortunately, there’s still no middle ground at this point.

On a completely different tangent, I’ve decided I will be attempting my hand at growing some flowers. I’ll hold off on my garden until next year…let’s see if the flowers survive first.

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❚ OPINION

❚ SHOPPING LOCAL

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❚ HEALTH CARE

Prices a deterrent for local shoppers

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Editor: Re: Tax exemption increase worries businesses (story, April 18 issue of the Grand Forks Gazette)) zette I have been reading all the articles regarding shopping local and how important it is, however, I feel it’s time to express my opinion as a shopper who cannot afford to pay the prices that some local shops charge. Retired people, in general, are quite limited as to what they can spend.

Some businesses are upset at the government’s decision to increase the tax exemption for cross border shopping, and yet I have visited some stores and have found prices more than I can afford.

Concern is expressed that tariffs are 18 to 20 per cent but when I compare the cost from across the border, the difference, in some cases, is double the price. If the variation were not so huge, perhaps more people would shop locally.

I can certainly understand the fact that stores need to make a profit but when prices are double, it is not within my budget to pay these prices.

I have worked all my life, and am certainly not prepared to give all my income to support establishments that seem to be setting their prices out of reach for me.

Grocery shopping is the main reason I shop across the border and the same scenario holds true.

I have gone to local establishments and bought four bags of groceries for $150 and then bought like articles across the line and paid $75 to $100. Not hard to figure out why I buy my groceries across the line.

I am all for supporting local businesses, and believe you me, I have tried, however, I cannot rationalize spending all my money to shop local and having nothing left over for some little pleasures in life, that I have worked all my life to be able to do.

Perhaps, if businesses lowered their prices a little, they would get much more support.

Dorris Froese, Christina Lake

Editor: Thanks again, Regional District of Kootenay Boundary and Boundary Weed Control for the invite to learn about using spray equipment.

I think it is time for a change in the approach to things. You keep spraying year after year, it does not really get any better, the poisons get worse and one could almost think it is a makework project.

There are several websites where a person can check out toxicity statistics, such as the website for PAN (Pesticide Action Network) and NCAP (Northwest Center for Alternatives to Pesticides).

Do we really need more poisons in the water and in the earth?

Do we need to blast everything we do not like? Alternatives exist. Take sheep for example. They literally spin your straw into gold. Ruminants love hoary alyssum.

Maybe you could modify that sprayer into a compost tea sprayer. Maybe we could treat the land and its creatures like we still want them there in a few decades time.

Angelica Herlihy, Grand Forks

❚ WASTE DISPOSAL

No fees for composting please Editor: I went to the local city dump the other day with about 13.6 kilograms (30 pounds) of dead grass trimmings from thatching my small plot of grass in Triangle Gardens.

I could not believe they charged me $2 to give them compostable material which they can process and sell to whomever wants compost.

To me, this is like someone giving me the material to build something and I charge them for the material.

If they pick this stuff up around the city for free, why do they charge for each measly bag that we deliver ourselves?

Is the city that hard up for money?

I guess I’ll have to take my compostable stuff elsewhere from now on.

Richard Jones, Grand Forks

Editor: I unfortunately had a near death experience.

My wife drove me from Greenwood to Boundary Hospital in Grand Forks with flu like symptoms.

After being admitted and placed in the emergency room, the attending physician (Dr. Merry) immediately recognized my condition and held vigil over me until my vitals were stabilized enough to relocate me to Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital (KBRH) Intensive Care Unit with a High Acuity Response Team (HART).

The team in KBRH Intensive Care Unit is, in my opinion, the most professional, hard working team ever assembled.

Within five days, I was out of the woods.

I was placed in the surgical ward for three days before being transferred back to Grand Forks. I was astounded at the activity on one floor of a hospital. The patients coming in and out of surgery was mind boggling, as was the pace the staff had to keep to administer care.

Witnessing the nurses and support staff’s long hours in this ward gave me an appreciation of their dedication.

Subsequent to my recovery in Trail, I was transported back to Grand Forks for a few days.

The care continued in Boundary Hospital; every effort was made to make me comfortable.

I wish to thank those who attended to me. I am not a religious man but Dr. Merry is a saint.

I wish to give recognition to those who made critical decisions and executed their skill and training – nurses Ben and Tom (ICU), Tyler (respiratory therapist) and Dr. Hussy (ER).

I wish to acknowledge nurses Leslie, Joan, Andrea and Jill at Boundary Hospital, Grand Forks. Those who complain about the medical system should realize that when it is dependent upon life and death, the system moves like clockwork.

Yes there are concerns and the government has a managing responsibility but when it comes down to fairness, remuneration and recognition, the front line staff and doctors deserve it unconditionally.

Dennis Radford, Greenwood

❚ MESSAGE FROM THE PUBLISHER Last week, Grand Forks Gazette subscribers who have delivery through Canada Post received their papers late. Unfortunately, the papers arrived late to the office, which resulted in The Gazette missing the deadline for rural Wednesday delivery. We are working very hard to resolve shipping and deadline issues that have recently arisen. Thank you to all our subscribers for your patience and if you have any concerns, please call 250-442-2191 or email publisher@grandforksgazette.ca

Speak out about district re-design We have significant choices ahead of us here in the Boundary communities and the board of education for School District No. 51 (SD51) is seeking your advice TERESA and input on those choices. The REZANSOFF board, along with district staff, principals and vice-principals, has been working on developing plans to capitalize on opportunities and manage the challenges that lay ahead of us.

The new BC Education Plan presents significant opportunities for students by building on the strengths of our current education system and working to modernize it to better respond to the unique needs of students.

The five elements to the BC Education Plan include: 1. Personalized learning for every student 2. Quality teaching and learning 3. Flexibility and choice 4. High standards 5. Learning empowered by technology. I encourage you to view the BC Education Plan in full. There is a link provided on the front page of the school district website (www.sd51.bc.ca).

What about our challenges? We have been fighting enrolment decline since 1996. We have gone from a high of 2,244 students, when School Districts 12 and 13 amalgamated, to 1,376 students today.

Our numbers going forward still show significant decline and we expect by 2014 to have 1,285 students in our schools.

This has been an especially significant concern to us as we see the impact of these shrinking numbers affecting choice and flexibility for students.

At the secondary level, we are finding it increasingly difficult to offer the variety of electives that our students want and at the K to Grade 7 level, we are facing more possibilities of three grade splits every year. We want to be able to offer an optimal educational experience to all students.

The other perennial challenge is funding. How do we best utilize the funding we receive to have the greatest positive impact on student achievement?

The board of education is considering meeting these opportunities and challenges by possibly reconfiguring schools. Specifically, we are looking at the middle school model; Kindergarten to Grade 5 elementary schools, Grade 6 to 8 middle schools and Grade 9 to 12 secondary schools across the district.

The board of education would appreciate your input regarding re-designing our school district for the future. There are a series of four forums planned: • May 16 at Christina Lake (Christina Lake Elementary School gym), • May 23 in Grand Forks (Perley Elementary School gym), • May 30 in the West Boundary (Greenwood Elementary School gym) and • June 5, also in the West Boundary (West Boundary Elementary School gym). Start times are at 6:30 p.m. (Detailed information can be found on the school district website.)

We are relying on the power of conversation, listening and reflecting through public consultation to help trustees make better and informed decisions as we move forward. It allows us to be more accountable and responsive to the needs of students and the communities in which we live. I must stress that no decisions have been made; we sincerely want to hear your views and opinions on this possible change.

Additionally, this is not about closing schools. The board continues to be committed to keeping all of our schools open. This is about protecting our schools, offering the best educational advantages and opportunities possible while meeting the needs of students, staff and the communities in which we live.

The board will report out in September about what we have heard and a final decision can be expected later in the fall (most likely November). If the board decides to adopt any changes, they would be effective for school start up in September 2013.

Please join us for this important public consultation; your voice is critical to the decision-making process.

– Teresa Rezansoff is chair of SD51’s board of education.

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AROUND THE BOUNDARY The Grand Forks Gazette regrets that there may not be room to publish every item every week; priority will be given to new and timely items. The Gazette also cannot accept annual general meeting notices in “Around the Boundary”.

Spring Mixed Bowling League

Highlight...

Special Olympics Programs Start – Thursday, April 26 from 7 to 11 a.m. at the Slavonic Hall (72nd Ave and Youth programs are starting Thursday from 4:30 to 7th St.) Adults $8, children 12 and under $5.

5:30 p.m. at Perley Elementary School. Contact Karley Cultural Awareness Workshop – May 22 and 29 Ferner at 250-919-0757 or toll-free 1-888-854-2276; "A Journey of Cultural Awareness with our Children" is kferner@specialolympics.bc.ca; www.specialolympics. a free workshop over two evenings: May 22 and 29, bc.ca.

6:30 to 9 p.m., Selkirk College Room 2. Sponsored Book Sale – April 26 - 28

by Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy. Childcare asFriends of the Library are hosting a book sale at the sistance is available on request. Pre-register at Selkirk Grand Forks Public Library Thursday, April 26 (10 College, 250-442-2704. a.m. - 8 p.m.), Friday, April 27 (10 a.m. - 5 p.m.), and Kettle River Art Show – May 28-29 Saturday, April 28 (10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.).

Kettle River Art Club is hosting an art show on May Choral Society Presents... – Saturday, April 28 and 28 (6 - 9 p.m.) and May 29 (2 - 9 p.m.). All exhibitors Sunday, April 29 welcome. Contact Nancy at 250-445-6327 or Val at The Grand Forks Choral Society presents "All You Need 250-449-2447.

Is Live!" featuring music from Les Miserables and My Preschool Storytime – Fridays until June 8 Fair Lady. Special guests: Intunistics, and Sopranos & Storytime will be held at the Grand Forks Public Library Co. in their final performance. Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; every Friday at 10:15 a.m.

Sunday at 2 p.m., both shows at GFSS auditorium. Tickets $15 adult, $10 student. Available at Thistle Pot Gifts, Gallery 2 and the door. The program will be available in the April 25th issue of the Grand Forks Gazette.

ANKORS Mobile Needle Exchange ANKORS Mobile Needle Exchange will Starting Wed. May 9 be in Grand Forks on Friday, April 27 for 8 weeks from noon - 2 p.m.; and throughout the Boundary (Rock Creek to Christina 00 $64. inclusive of shoes Lake) this same afternoon from 2 to 4 p.m. To arrange for an appointment and/or for more information Everyone is Welcome! call the ANKORS Needle Exchange at Call Marie 250-442-2873 1-800-421-2437 or cell phone: (250) 777-0733.

Workshop on Calibrating Weed – Monday, April 30 Sunshine Lanes A free workshop will be held from 1 to 7227 2nd St. 2:30 p.m. at 5040 Siminoff Rd, Grand Forks. It will cover how to calibrate Grand Forks equipment from backpacks to tractormounted field sprayers. For information contact Boundary Invasive Plant Program Co-ordinator Barb Stewart at 250-446-2232, Golf Privilege Club Membership Book email: bwmc@nethop.net or contact Irene Perepolkin at The British Columbia Lung Association is offering 250-442-3817. the 2012 Golf Privilege Club Membership Book for Early HeartSmarts Program for Preschoolers – startpurchase. The Golf Privilege Club features reduced ing Thursday, May 3 green fees in courses in British Columbia, Alberta, Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy and Boundary Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Washington State. Golf Child Care Resource and Referral are sponsoring this Privilege Club Membership from The British Columbia program for children aged 3 - 6 years old. Fun, interacLung Association is the best way to save up to 50% tive songs, games and learning activities. Children aton golf in the West. What a great gift for the golfer in tend with caregiver. Eight-week program, 10:30 - 11:45 the family! All proceeds support lung health research, a.m. at BCCRR. Call 250-442-0319 or 250-442-5152 programmes and lung health education. For more or email michele@look.ca for information or to preinformation and to obtain your Golf Privilege Club register (required). booklet, contact Marge at 250- 442-3522 or Michele at Walk for Lupus – Saturday, May 5 250-442-3055.

Join us to raise funds and awareness for Lupus, at 1 Meals on Wheels p.m. at Jogas Espresso Cafe (236 Market Ave). A social From Parkview Manor, Midway. Hot and nutritious at the cafe will follow the short walk downtown. Look meals are available to all seniors in the West Boundary. for red balloons! Red clothing or hats, Lupus caps, Please contact 250-449-2842 from 8 a.m. to Noon. etc. from past walks are welcome but not required.

Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings For information call Shawna at 250-442-4276; www.

Grand Forks Valley Group of Alcoholics Anonymous. walkforlupus.ca.

MONDAY at 8 p.m. (Closed Study) at Catholic Church Rectory - 7269 - 9th St. WEDNESDAY (Men’s Closed) Midway Trunk and Tailgate Sale – Saturday, May 19 at 8 p.m. at Anglican Church rear basement - 7252 The Kettle River Museum is hosting a trunk and tailgate 7th St. THURSDAY and SATURDAY (Open) at 8 p.m. at sale. Simply load your unwanted items into your trunk, Anglican Church rear basement - 7252 - 7th St. Phone truck or van and arrive at the museum parking lot on Highway 3 in Midway by 8:30 a.m. on May 19. It begins 250-442-3839 or 250-442-8797.

Every Monday at 9 a.m. Spots are $5 each and limited. Call Steve • Senior Centre Branch 68 is holding Crib at 1:30 p.m.

Stewart at 250-449-2467 to reserve.

• “Are you troubled by someone’s drinking?” Al Anon Hospice Education – May, 2, 9, 14, 21 meets at 8 p.m. at the Catholic Church Rectory 7269 Boundary Community Hospice Association is offering - 9th St., Grand Forks. For information call Liz at 250hospice education at Boundary Hospital downstairs in 442-5654 or Lewis G. at 250-447-2668. the board room. 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. For those inter• Lawn Bowling - A Sport for Life, played at a casual ested in learning more about end-of-life care and the level 6:30 p.m. (assembly 6:15 p.m.) Christina Lake. importance of embracing holistic compassionate supBowls available, everyone welcome. port. Cost is $45, includes resource materials, lunches/ • Grand Forks Border Bruins Bingo held at the Curling snacks. Call Louise at 250-443-2162 for information.

Rink. Early birds starts at 6:45 p.m. All proceeds to the Garage Sale & Bottle Drive – Saturday, May 12 Border Bruin Junior B Hockey.

841 Boundary Squadron - Royal Canadian Air Cadets • Drop-in carpet bowling is held at the Seniors’ Hall in are hosting a garage sale and bottle drive from 8 a.m.

Grand Forks City Park at 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Overwaitea parking lot. Bring your • The CanCan Troupe practices from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at bottle donations and hunt for treasure! the Anglican Church on 7th St. Contact Mona at 250Mother's Day Pancake Breakfast – Sunday, May 13 442-2237 or Mel at 250-447-2614.

The Elks are hosting a Mother's Day pancake breakfast

Email your event to production@grandforksgazette.ca with the words “Event Listing” in the subject line; You can also mail it to Box 700, Grand Forks, B.C. V0H 1H0 or drop it off at our office at 7255 Riverside Drive – please mark clearly “Event Listing”

Highlights – Non-profit organizations, please book early for this FREE spot. Bookings are filling up fast! Phone the Gazette to book your spot – call 250-442-2191.

• Boundary Stroke Recovery Club meets at 341 - 75th Avenue, 10:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. For information call Ian Taylor at 250-442-3545.

• Figure Drawing/Painting Group meets 5:30-7:30 at Gallery 2 (formerly Grand Forks Art Gallery). Artists bring their own materials. Easels available. Small donations collected to pay models. For information call Gallery 2 at 250-442-2211 or Nora at 250-442-3668.

• Pickle Ball is held at the Hutton School gym from 6 to 9:30 p.m. $1 drop-in fee. (Also held Wednesays.) Contact 250-442-2604 for information. Everyone welcome.

Every Tuesday • The Sunshine Quilters of Grand Forks meet at 9 a.m. at the Focus on Fibre building on Donaldson Drive. For more info call Rae at 250-442-3333.

• Scrabble at the Grand Forks Public Library from 1-3 p.m.

• The Discover Rock Creek Society meets in the West Boundary Elementary School Library from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend our meetings.

• Grand Forks Elks #493 meet at 7:00 p.m. at the Slavonic Hall at 686-72nd Ave in Grand Forks (except for July & August), effective Feb. 1st. New members and volunteers are welcome. Contact Larry Jmaiff 250442-2856; Roy Stevenson 250-442-5260 or Shawna Schuh 250-442-4276. For more info: www.elks-canada. org. We look forward to participating in fundraisers for the Elks and Royal Purple Fund for Children and opportunities to socialize with members, guests and the community.

• Grand Forks Search & Rescue meets at 6:30 p.m. at Nursery Fire Hall. New members welcome. Call Barry at 250-442-5818 for more information.

• A spiritual study group, called a Satsang, meets in the Grand Forks Public Library meeting room from 7 - 8 p.m., beginning March 6. For further information on HUMUH, check our website: www. humuh.org, or call 1-800-336-6015.

Everyone welcome. Admission free; donations welcome.

Every Wednesday • Senor Center Branch 68 is holding Carpet Bowling at 9:30 a.m.

• GFSS Choral Society choir practice meets at 6:45 to 9 p.m. in the GFSS Band Room. Concert dates are April 28 & 29, 2012. For more info phone Joan Thompson at 250-666-0113 or Nanci Gillmor at 250-442-3935.

• Boundary Hikers meet. For information and times please call Tickets Available at Thistle Pot Gifts, 250-442-0160, 250-442-5272 or Gallery 2 and at the door.

250-447-9278.

• Boundary Healing Rooms - open from 1-3 p.m. at River Valley Community Church, 2826 75th Ave. Affiliated with International Association of Healing Rooms. Trained prayer • CAN/AM Women’s closed AA meetings, 11 a.m. to teams ready to pray with you. No charge. No appointnoon at the Anglican Church Basement. ment necessary.

• Crib at the Legion Hall starts 6:30 p.m. sharp.

• The Sopranos & Co. meet in the GFSS bandroom • Grand Forks Air Cadets meet at the Legion from 6:30 5-6:30 p.m. They welcome students ages 12-18 who to 9 p.m. This organization promotes leadership skills, are seriously into singing. Contact 250-442-2764 for camaraderie and working together as a team. New information. members always welcome. Join the fun. Contact Jim: • Boundary Women’s Resource Centre Drop-in 11:30 to 1-866-447-9307 or Janice 250-442-5732.

5:00. We provide referrals, library, information, social • Boundary Women’s Resource Centre Drop-in 11:30 to time for women and much more. Call for more info 5:00. We provide referrals, library, information, social 250-442-5212. time for women and much more. For more info call • Drop-in Whist is held at the Seniors’ Hall in Grand 250-442-5212.

Forks City Park at 1:30 p.m.

• St. John’s Ambulance Brigade, Boundary Branch • Pickle Ball is held at the Hutton School gym from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. $1 drop-in fee. (Also held Mondays.) Conmeeting 7 p.m. at 8008 Donaldson Drive. tact 250-442-2604 for information. Everyone welcome.

• Grand Forks Bridge Club meets at Anglican Church at 2nd and 4th Thursday Every Month 7 p.m. for contract bridge. For info or reservations call • The Boundary Peace Initiative meets at 7 p.m. at Peter at 250-442-0681.

Selkirk College. Contact Laura at 250-442-0434.

• Grand Forks Pipes & Drums practices 6:30 - 8:30 Every Friday p.m. in Room 101 at GFSS. Beginning and experienced • Boundary Bandits Car Club meets at Tastie Treat at 7 pipers and drummers invited to join. Lessons by p.m. New members welcome. Ownership of an old car/ arrangement. Inquiries, please call 250-442-1249. truck is not necessary for membership. Call Jack at • AA (open) meeting in Greenwood at the McArthur 250-442-3502.

Centre, at 8 p.m. Contact 250-446-2249 or 442-0072.

• Youth Group meets at 7 p.m. at the Gospel Chapel • Pioneer Girls/Girls in Action - Gospel Chapel 3:30-5 (7048 Donaldson Drive) for grades 8-12. For more info p.m. Contact Eileen Gobbett at 250-442-2417. call 250-442-5148.

• TOPS is the weight loss support group of choice for • The Youth Group at River Valley Community Church thousands. Join us and you will see why. Weigh-in is meets at 7 p.m. For information call 250-442-8456. at 8:30 a.m.; meeting to follow, at the Gospel Chapel • Narcotics Anonymous (open) meeting is held at the (7048 Donaldson Drive, Room 302). Questions? Call Holy Trinity Anglican Church (basement), 7252 7th St., Frances at 250-442-0638. at 8 p.m.

• Community Learning Place – drop-in – from 2 to 5 • Drop-in carpet bowling is held at the Seniors’ Hall in p.m. at the Grand Forks Library. Come for help with Grand Forks City Park at 1 p.m. reading, writing, basic computer, test preparation, • Storytime at the Grand Forks Public Library is held citizenship study. Sponsored by the Columbia Basin from 10:15 to 11 a.m. All ages welcome, no pre-regisAlliance for Literacy and the Grand Forks Library. tration necessary.

• Kettle River Runners: your friendly Grand Forks • Overeaters Anonymous meets at 11 a.m. at St. Jude’s running club meets for a group run every Tuesday in Greenwood. TBA for Midway. Contact Wendy at throughout the fall and winter at 5 p.m. at the aquatic 250-449-2809. centre. Runs are generally 5 to 8 km in length, and • “Are you troubled by someone’s drinking?” Al Anon the group splits into runners of similar ability. Further meets at noon at the Catholic Church Rectory 7269 information about club events are posted on our web- 9th St., Grand Forks. For information call Liz at 250site: www.kettleriverrunners.shawwebspace.ca.

442-5654 or Lewis G. at 250-447-2668.

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Sat. April 28. - 7:30 pm Sun. April 29. - 2 pm

Catch the Spirit of the 2012 GFI! August 29th - September 3rd 12 teams. 25 games.

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NEWS

GRAND FORKS PIPES AND DRUMS

“SPRING FLING” MAY 4TH & 5TH, 2012

❚ MINING

North America Stone applications still pending Residents are concerned with North American Stone’s application to drill into two sites near North Fork Road.

This year the city of Grand Forks will be the site of an annual gathering of Southern Interior pipe bands. This celebration, in its 29th year, has been hosted in communities from Kamloops to Kimberley. Pipe bands from as many as 12 towns and cities from across Southern BC will take part in two days of friendly competition

FRIDAY, MAY 4TH 2:30-7:30 pm ˋBands will meet & greet at the Royal Canadian Legion 7:30 pm ˋJig/Hornpipe competition (Best solo player competition) 8:30 pm ˋChauffeured tour of some local pubs. Bands will play a short set of music on their tour giving locals a taste of traditional Scottish music

SATURDAY, MAY 5TH 10:15 am ˋIndividual bands will march and play through downtown

CASSANDRA CHIN Gazette Reporter

There has been no decision from the Ministry of Mines in regards to the application of surface drilling by North American Stone Inc. North American Stone Inc. submitted its application in early-January to drill into granite rock on two sites near North Fork Road.

Jenny Coleshill, one of the residents who is against the proposal and is also the project coordinator and local biologist for the Granby Wilderness Society, stated they received an email from the Ministry of Mines in Cranbrook.

The email from the ministry stated, “The proponent has to date not clarified what product will be used. As far as I know, Asemite Gel may not even be a real product. A permit will not be issued without verification of the product to be used (they will provide a Material Safety Data Sheet).”

Asemite Gel was proposed to be used in the application.

The email noted that advertising for the site has not happened yet, as details are still in the works with the proponent.

Coleshill originally pointed out that along with an environmental impact, there is a health impact.

“The location of the area in the application is also close to the Granby River, which is a major wildlife corridor,” she said.

Jim Holtz, another concerned resident, is worried about issues in relation to mining and resource development in British Columbia.

“The proposal by North American Stone will seriously impact an area about three kilometres from my house that is a favourite hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding area for me and a number of other people,” he said. “Unfortunately, that number is relatively small, and therefore I imagine, the concerns that are brought forward will not be taken very seriously in a pro-business, pro-resource industry climate that the current governments, both provincial and federal, have created.”

Larry Butler created the bike trail in 2006 and has since added on to the trails.

“The bike trail goes up to the lower Lynch site

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and will no longer exist at that point,” he said.

“It’s a fairly unique trail, and it’s a shame to destroy it. We have applied for it to be a designated trail, and it’s under review, but it may be too late when we get the response.”

North American Stone has applied under exploration permit, which means they don’t have to undergo an environmental review.

The permit allows them to take up to 10,000 tons of granite out.

Butler estimated that is roughly 200 to 250 logging truck size loads will be coming out each of the two sample sites.

“In their application, North America Stone, Inc. stated they would not be working in or around a water course, but there is a stream flowing there right now,” he said.

According to the application, North American Stone will be skidding the sample blocks down the mountainside, through the stream.

“It’s an ephemeral stream, which dries up part way through the summer,” added Butler. “It might be dry when they’re doing it, but the following spring there will be a huge silt load in the stream.”

Mark Andison, director of planning and development for the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary, also hasn’t heard anything new from the ministry.

“We submitted our comments from the Regional District (of Kootenay Boundary) some time ago but we haven’t heard any results from that application in regards to whether or not the Mines branch approved it or not,” he said.

The first project area is located approximately 30 kilometres up North Fork Road and 500 metres up a new trail to the bulk sample site.

The second site is located 27 kilometres up North Fork Road and 1,000 metres up a new trail to the bulk sample site past Lynch Creek Road.

According to the application, both sites would involve surface drilling of granite rock and the use of asemite expanding gel to break the rock, rather than explosives.

The application noted that when the 10,000 ton bulk sample is collected, the exploration trail will be reclaimed and reseeded/planted with trees and natural grasses for both sites.

North American Stone Inc. was contacted but did not respond as of press time.

CHRISTINA LAKE WATERWORKS DISTRICT NOTICE OF

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Monday, May 7, 2012 • 7:00 pm CHRISTINA LAKE FIRE HALL The AGM will be held for the following purposes: • • • •

Grand Forks, a mass band of approximately 150 players will march and play on Market Avenue.

1:00 pm ˋJames Donaldson Park will host the medley competition.

A band will play approximately every 20 minutes. Food and beverages available (provided by Royal Canadian Legion Branch #59)

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Wednesday, April 25, 2012 Grand Forks Gazette

Reminiscences of

Betty Talarico (Forshaw)

by Barb Bleiler

Having spent most of her life in the Boundary ing at the site but after a time, operations stopped region, Betty Talarico is a treasure living among us. completely. Although mining was no longer, the Seated in her comfortable kitchen, with a view of logging industry started to take off.

After her schooling in Greenwood, Talarico jourGrand Forks, she points out several places I recognize and begins to share some stories about Grand neyed first to North Vancouver for Senior Matriculation (Grade 13).

Forks, Greenwood and Phoenix.

A timely conversation with her brother, who was It is fascinating.

Born in Greenwood, her family’s ranch was close living in Saskatoon, convinced her to enroll in the to the historical site of Phoenix, where she lived University of Saskatchewan to continue her education. with her parents and four older brothShe earned her Bachelor of ers. The ranch was self-sustaining and Household Science Degree and there was not much need to go to the taught one year in Princeton, B.C. grocery store for they raised or grew albefore moving to Grand Forks in most everything they needed.

1949 to take the position as the She and her brothers had the task first home economics teacher at the of delivering milk before school and if brand new Grand Forks Secondanyone has been down the Phoenix hill ary School. Three years later, she into Greenwood, you can imagine the married her husband, Adoph (Ace) chore it was to sledge the milk down Talarico. the hill in winter without going out of They met when Betty went to control and the terror of dragging your Ace’s family’s Valley Market to buy feet to slow a wagon loaded with milk supplies for her classes. The store in fair weather. She chuckles as she says, Betty (circa 1950) and the Grand Forks Secondary was located where Jogas Espresso “It was challenging.”

School Boys Cooking Club.

Café is now on Market Avenue.

Ever positive, she says the walk home rico has suffered the loss of her husband, parents, Betty and Ace were blessed with sons and her brothers, but remains a positive force from school up the hill was “invigorat- Betty Talarico (Forshaw) in the present day. four children, but sadly lost two with much joy. Her dedicated daughters and two ing.” sons – one to gastroenteritis and enjoyable grandsons are a big plus.

Being a rancher’s daughter, the 4-H one to leukemia at very young ages. Betty stayed was an enjoyable part of her childhood.

Since her retirement, she has enjoyed golfing, The yearly judging of swine in Midway was one home to raise their daughters until they reached skiing, curling, volunteering on the home support of the things that made participation so enjoyable school age and then went back to teaching foods, board and the hospital auxiliary. and she naturally always hoped to be rewarded nutrition, clothing textiles and child care – all very She credits St. Jude’s church in Greenwood and important skills for daily living. with a ribbon.

Holy Trinity in Grand Forks for helping her have Ace and his brother took over the family market faith throughout her long life. She says that natuAs a teenager, she played hockey with the ladies from her town and a few games were arranged for and it eventually became an IGA. After the sale of rally, over the last 80-plus years, there have been Grand Forks. Basketball games against the Grand the business, Mr. Talarico worked as the butcher at many changes but we still have agriculture and forForks team were held in a building where Hog N Super Valu, which was located where Buy Low is estry as main industries and hopefully there will be now.

Suds Auto Detailing is now located. mining again in the near future.

After many years as a volunteer fire fighter, The May Queen celebration every spring made Although school has changed too, with the use of for a great outing and was held at the high school serving with many other capable men, Ace was ap- computers and SMART boards to mention a couple pointed the first paid fire chief for the City of Grand of things, she felt that she could relate somewhat to in Grand Forks.

A trip was arranged by Talarico’s parents to at- Forks in 1970. the lives of her students.

He retired in 1985 and enjoyed the home he had tend and enjoy the festivities. The celebration was She was always interested in their well-being eventually cancelled around the 1950s or 60s, by a built on land where he had raised his cattle for his and over the years has enjoyed seeing many of them principal who deemed it took too much time to pre- market, which is situated near Valley Heights. Bet- in adulthood. The Boundary region holds a special ty retired in 1983 and says she found the youth she place in Betty’s heart and she considers it one beaupare, especially because of unpredictable weather.

She and her family also travelled around the val- encountered to be very uplifting. Ace passed away tiful place in B.C. from Christina Lake to Bridesville ley to view the agricultural seed farms. The tour in 1992, seven short years after his retirement. Tala- and all the places in between. It is home. ended at the bottom of Spencer Hill at a beautiful farm with ice cream being served.

As a high school student, it was a very sad time as Betty’s two youngest brothers went to war.

One brother was wounded in France and sent back to Canada to recover at Shaughnessy Hospital. Sadly, he died and is buried at the Greenwood Cemetery. About the same time, Japanese families were sent from the coast to stay in Greenwood and the population increased significantly. They were welcomed warmly by the residents and became part of the community.

Talarico shares some memories of the town of Phoenix that are personal and historical. Her two older brothers were born there, but around 1918 the mine closed and Phoenix fell.

She recalls seeing many of the buildings eventually tumble down, although there was mining again for a short time when Betty was in high school.

Betty’s husband Adoph “Ace” Talarico (right) was named the City of Grand Forks’ first paid fire chief Around 1956, the Granby Company resumed minin 1970. They met at Valley Meat Market, which is where Jogas Espresso Cafe is now.

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Salutes Mrs. Betty Talarico for her years of dedicated service to the students of Grand Forks Secondary School as the “original” Home Economics Teacher

Thank you Betty, for setting such a wonderful example to all of your former students!

Schools are now accepting Kindergarten registrations for September 2012

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Grand Forks Secondary has talent Organizer Taylor Lindquist gathered Grand Forks Secondary School students to show off their talents in an effort to raise money for the organization Love 146. The international organization aims to end child sex slavery and exploitation and it’s estimated that two children are sold every minute. Students sang, danced and recited poetry during the show. For more pictures, visit grandforksgazette.ca.

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An ancient medical treatment for today Derived from traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture is a modality of healing that is increasingly recognized by the healthcare system. It fosters the well-being of mind and body and relieves certain types of pain.

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Acupuncture therapists place the needles at specific points on fully-dressed patients in such a way as to stimulate the circulation of energy in the body. Sessions usually last less than an hour and promote invigoration, relaxation, and specific kinds of healing. Acupuncturists might also advise clients regarding exercise, diet, and vitamin supplements so that they can optimize their potential for healing. Other methods are sometimes used to relieve a client’s pain, including electric stimulation or moxibustion, where the acupuncture point is stimulated with warmth from nearby smoldering mugwort, an herbaceous plant.Whatever method is used, this discipline treats all types of problems, from digestive discomforts and allergies to infections and obesity. Many acupuncturists are open to consulting with prospective clients who simply wish to ask questions about the suitability of the method for the treatment of their maladies.

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Residents asked to be cautious when burning KARL YU Gazette Editor

A pair of grass-related fires took place recently in Grand Forks and the city’s fire department is asking people to be careful in these types of situations.

On April 15 at around noon, a fire took place in the Spencer Hill area just outside of Grand Forks.

“It was a grass fire, I’m guessing about (1.21 or 1.62 hectares) in size and I’m not exactly sure how it started, it’s undeter-

mined at this point,” explained Grand Forks Fire Rescue Chief Dale Heriot.

“We were there about an hour, we had approximately 20 crew on hand and four pieces of (equipment) and no structures burned fortunately.”

Another fire took place on Brown Creek Road in Grand Forks on April 13 and Grand Forks Fire Rescue was alerted about 1:45 p.m.

“That was a case of the property owner deciding he was going to burn along his fence line and there was just

not enough manpower or equipment and the wind picked up, it got away from him and that burned about (8.09 hectares),” Heriot said.

“That burned through his field and jumped Pass Creek and burned through the neighbours field as well. It got into the long grass and the thicket and we were up there for about seven hours.”

The second fire was an unpermitted burning and Heriot is asking people to follow the rules when doing

burns.

“I’ve been on the radio, I’ve been in the paper and the biggest issue we’ve found, and we’ve had quite a few grass fires in the last couple of weeks, is that people don’t have enough equipment, manpower and water,” Heriot said.

“If these people are going to burn, they need to take the proper precautions. There’s a lot of fuel because people haven’t been able to burn for three years because the springs have been pretty wet and they’re not real-

izing just how much fuel is out there. Once grass gets going, it can go quick,” he went on to say.

Heriot wants to remind people that currently, Area D residents can burn a pile up to three metres wide and two metres in height without a permit.

Anything bigger requires a permit from B.C. Forest Service. A permit can be obtained by calling 1-888-7971717. People living within the City of Grand Forks’ limits are not allowed to burn at any time.

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NEWS Locals celebrate Earth Day The Boundary District Arts Council and Gallery 2 host “How Green is Our Valley: A Performing Arts Gala” to celebrate Earth Day and the start of B.C. Arts and Culture Week. Left: Joan Thompson on the piano with Melissa Dean singing “Fix You” by Berryman and Coldplay.

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The City of Grand Forks has approved this year’s budget to include updating the airport’s infrastructure.

There is $68K allotted in budget for updates to the beacons and the outdated equipment within the next year.

In a city council meeting on March 19, Grand Forks’ Chief Administrative Officer Lynne Burch stated, “The infrastructure installed in the airport in the late-90s is starting to fail. Serious discussions with regional jurisdictions, such as Interior Health, will have to take place in order to deal with the issue of the airport.”

Raising land base rates, implementing tie down and landing fees may have to be considered, Burch stated.

Coun. Cher Wyers added the city will need to consider efforts to boost usage of the airport and the lighting systems for the beacons require replacing.

“The lighting systems were put in 1998,” Wyers said. “All the solar panels and batteries that were put up on our hill tops are becoming dated and eventually need replacing.”

The lights and panels are serviced regularly but will need to be updated some time soon.

Burch added, “There are certain parts of the beacons that are starting to fail. That’s the technical part which has to do with radio frequencies.”

There are nine beacons placed strategically on the mountaintops to help guide the plane during the night.

“It’s the beacons that we use for the night flying on the mountains. They’re starting to fail and the technology is old and we can’t get parts anymore,” Burch said. ‘We’re looking for a fair amount of money to start the process.”

Manager for Environmental and Building Construction Services for the city Wayne Kopan stated the process is moving forward.

“Now that the budget is passed we can get a hold of the contractors and find out when we can get them done,” he pointed out. “Then we’ll go into the process of putting it to bed and getting it done.”

Kopan added the upgrades also include the complete replacement of the radio control system.

There is no set date for when the beacons will be upgraded.

Grand Forks Airport has a 4,300-foot (1,310 metres) runway with two taxiways and aprons.

The airport is now equipped with 24 airport landing lights which allows for emergency access flights 24-hours a day.

Scooter on roads a safety concern Gazette Reporter

Safety concerns were raised about electric and gas scooters at the last city council meeting on April 16.

Resident Les Johnson raised the issue of how there is an increase in drivers without licences on scooters and electric bicycles on the highways and roads.

“What I’m noticing and have heard is that if you’ve lost your licence, you can get a scooter and still be on the road,” he said. “I’m not sure how the regulations work with why these vehicles aren’t considered motor vehicles like a motorcycle. As far as I’m concerned they’re still on a motorized vehicle driving on the road.”

Johnson first noticed the issue when someone driving a scooter was driving on the opposite side of the road in the bicycle lane.

“There are still rules to the road and (the person) was riding against the traffic,” he said. “If they could only go as fast as a bicycle, my only issue would then be that they drive anywhere they want.”

Mayor Brian Taylor agreed that there was a problem.

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haviour on the electric and gas scooters,” he said.

“Some of the people out there that are driving on them aren’t responsible.”

Taylor noted a typical example is somebody losing his or her licence because of visual problems.

“But now they’re riding a scooter with no helmet and no license, and no ability to cover insurance if they hit somebody,” he stated.

“Clearly we need to talk about this more because they’ve become so prevalent on our highway.”

Grand Forks RCMP Staff Sgt. Jim Harrison stated there has been an increase of scooters in the community.

“We’ve had the odd report come up with individuals not operating the scooter in a safe manner, but we haven’t had any accidents,” he added. “There’s definitely some concern regarding safety and the operators operating them in a safe manner.”

Electronic or gas scooters still fall under the Motor Vehicle Act and must follow the rules of the roads, which is the same as a bicycle, Harrison pointed out.

“If we receive a complaint about an individual operating one of them in an unlawful manner, then we’ll deal with it,” he concluded.

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COMMUNITY ❚ EXHIBITION

Art exhibition to bring awareness to National Victims of Crime Week CASSANDRA CHIN Gazette Reporter

Grand Forks will be recognizing National Victims of Crime Week (April 22 to 28) with an art exhibition on Thursday, April 26 at the Grand Forks Curling Rink.

The Social Justice Art Exhibition event aims to raise awareness about victim issues and community programs, services and laws that can help victims of crime and their families.

“It’s designed to bring awareness not only to victims of crime but also to communities,” explained Cathy Riddle, program manager for the Boundary Regional RCMP Victim Services. “We have been recognizing (the event) publicly for the last five years.”

The exhibition will showcase art creations by youth who were engaged in an eight-week education session.

Boundary Regional RCMP Victim Services and the Boundary Women’s Transition House partnered with the Vancouver organization Children of the Street last May to begin the initiative.

Training started with 26 people and six facilitators were chosen to run the eight-week program.

“That program was social justice art, which is what we’re going to be showcasing on April 25 and 26. It’s all done by the youth,” stated Riddle.

She pointed out that the program was run out of Boundary Central Secondary School in Midway and there was also a project run out of the Boundary Women’s Resource Centre in Grand Forks, as well as Community Futures.

“We talked about issues like the negative influences of gangs, drug and alcohol use and abuse, sexual exploitation of kids, and global stewardship,” said Riddle. “Every week we did two hours with the kids. There was an hour of education and then an hour of art.”

During dinner at the event, which begins at 6 p.m., guest speaker and Children of the Street Executive Director Diane Sowden will present “It can happen to anyone.”

Sowden will be discussing her personal experience of losing her 13-year-old daughter to the sex trade and the increasing dangers associated with sexual exploitation of youth.

“She’s going to design (her speech) around the needs of our community,” said Riddle. “We’re going to look at how we can get our kids involved, keeping them involved and educating them on the dangers of what’s happening in the exploitation of our kids online, at home and the people traveling through trying to recruit our kids on the streets.”

Riddle would like to encourage everybody to come out to the event.

“Come out and hear about it because it is happening in our communities,” she concluded. “We have a lot of strong programs going and there is a lot of support out there for anybody involved. We have a lot of resources on our hands where we can reach out and give anyone who needs help a hand.”

The event is sponsored by the Boundary Regional RCMP Victim Services, Boundary Women’s Transition House, Get Bent Dance Studio in Penticton, and the Children of the Street Society.

National Victims of Crime Week was an initiative started by the federal government seven years ago.

RCMP Victim Services has been running for 20 years in Grand Forks and 11 years in Midway.

The Youth Art Engagement Project will be held on April 25 at 4 p.m., in the McArthur Centre in Greenwood.

In Grand Forks, as mentioned, the project is on Thursday, April 26 at the Grand Forks Curling Rink and begins at 4 p.m.

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Wednesday, April 25, 2012 Grand Forks Gazette

The Specialists Robert J. Ogloff CFP

Deanna Ludowicz Lawyer Can I be brought in to the ofÀce and questioned at the border crossing for an incident that happened before the age of 18 that I was never charged for? I have been questioned several times and am starting to be fearful of crossing!

As a Canadian citizen you do not have an automatic right of entry into the USA. Who gets in is determined

by US law. Canada and the US have worked out friendly agreements which waive the requirement for a visa, but you must prove citizenship with a passport. Nonetheless US policy still allows a border crossing to deny entry. Most often entry is denied because of signiÀcant health issues or crimes of moral turpitude.

For the most part those are crimes of controlled substances, prostitution or repeated offences. A single crime committed by a person under the age of 18, and other minor crimes like DUI’s are granted an exemption. Even if you have not been charged, you may be Áagged for known associations with criminal gangs or terrorists. You might consider applying for a waiver to allow you entry. Note also that you are not automatically allowed back into Canada unless you can prove you are a Canadian citizen.

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Warming up those chords The Vocal Chords seniors’ choir, pictured here with conductor Elizabeth Martin (far right), performed at Studio B one April afternoon (April 22 to be exact). It performed songs from the 1920s to the 1950s. Here the Vocal Chords perform Bye Bye Blackbird.

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❚ POLITICS

NDP candidate Basso “running” for office CASSANDRA CHIN Gazette Reporter

B.C. New Democratic Party (NDP) Boundary-Similkameen candidate Marji Basso will literally be running for office in a four-day 160-kilometer marathon.

Basso has been a town councillor for Oliver, B.C. for two terms and is running across her constituency to meet with potential voters.

“Boundary-Similkameen is a vast area, with a wide diversity of people living here,” she explained in a press release. “In an urban area, MLAs can travel across their entire community in under an hour and we want to show that we share the same connection despite the size of this constituency.”

Each day during her run, there will be a stop where the public and supporters are encouraged to attend.

Basso stated there will be T-shirts available to purchase at each stop.

“I want people to know that I am fit, capable and motivated to fulfill the job of being the next MLA for Boundary-Similkameen,” she said in the release. “I don’t believe this has ever been done by a candidate before in British Columbia or in Canada, but it is the outside-of-thebox type of thinking that will be necessary to get our province back on track.”

Marji Basso

Her “Get Motivated” tour begins on May 23 in Kaleden, B.C. and will wrap up on May 26 in Grand Forks with a wine and cheese reception at Gallery 2 at 7 p.m.

Basso will be joined by BCNDP Leader Adrian Dix, Party President Moe Sihota, local MP Alex Atamanenko for BC Southern Interior, as well as other BC NDP MLA’s at the reception.

Her four-day marathon is the equivalent of running a marathon distance each day, with an addition biking leg of 10-30 kilometers per day. For more information, visit marjibasso.bcndp.ca or call 250-498-2373.

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Sopranos & Co. Chloe Anderson Jesse Bachmier Nicole del Aguila Kira Gammie Dylan Hines Kyra Hogan

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Cecilie Regenberg Jazlyn Skeet Rosalie Spencer-Rollier Nathan Vogel Shantelle Bron

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“All You Need Is Love” Musical Director: Joan Thompson If We Only Have Love ............................................. Jacques Brel, Kira Gammie, Carter Notheisz, Cecilie Regenberg arr. William Simon, Diane Korol, Elizabeth Clark, Sheila Dobie, Tony Hewitt, Sara Orlowski, Scott Lamont

George Bachmier Elizabeth Clark Patty Crane Lorraine Croken Waldo Dahl Anne Dahl Jane DeVries Irene Friesen Nancy Gillmor Erna Gobbett Jill Gresley-Jones Anna Groenveld

Tony Hewitt Laura-Jean Hogan Gloria Koch Diane Korol Lyn Mackey Eleanore Martens Tim Martens Bev McDonald Kirsten Nicolson Beverly Osachoff Sharon Peron Pete Perry

Garry Peters Trisha Purdy Tom Scheitel Angela Soukoreff Laurie Tetlock Alison Turner Erika Vonbank Bev Westlake

With Special Thanks to: Carol Bowen, Edna Kazakoff, Evelyn Koorbatoff, Carter Nothiez, Marlene Pompu, , Ted Weeks, Mary Ann Westaway, Jan Whelan, Doug Wille, Boundary District Arts Council, Grand Forks Gazette, Grand Forks & District Recreation Dept, Gallery 2, Thistle Pot Gifts, Boundary Sentinel, Heidi Regenberg, and the parents of Sopranos & Co.

The Grand Forks Choral Society A Bouquet from My Fair Lady .............................................. Loewe & Lerner Get Me To the Church on Time arr. Lou Hayward On the Street Where You Live (soloist: Tony Hewitt) With a Little Bit of Luck Wouldn’t it Be Loverly? (soloists: Diane Korol, Beverly Osachoff)

Grand Forks Choral Society Tango to Evora ........................................................ Loreena McKennitt descant: Laura-Jean Hogan arr. Jon Washburn All Too Soon ............................................................. trad. Celtic tunes arr. Stephen Hatfield Va Pensiero ............................................................... Giuseppe Verdi Habanera .................................................................. Georges Bizet soloist: Laura-Jean Hogan/Catharine Turner The Turtle Dove ....................................................... Folk Song arr. Linda Spevacek flute: Elizabeth Clark Shine on Me .............................................................. trad. Spiritual arr. Rollo Dilworth Fly Me To the Moon ................................................. Bart Howard soloist: Gary Smith Someone to Fall Back On ....................................... Jason Robert Brown soloist: Carter Notheisz The Girl in 14G ......................................................... Jeanine Tesori soloist: Nicole del Aguila

I’ve Grown Accustomed to Her Face (soloists: Tim Martens/Garry Peters)

Intunistics (Elizabeth Clark, Nancy Gillmor, Tom Scheitel) San Francisco Bay .............................................................. Jesse Fuller Plaisir D’Amour ............................................................. Jean Paul Martini All You Need is Love ............................................... Lennon & McCartney joined by: Jesse Bachmier, Carter Notheisz, Nathan Vogel, Dylan Hines, Diane Korol, Elizabeth Clark, Sheila Dobie, Tony Hewitt, Sara Orlowski, Scott Lamont, Grand Forks Choral Society, The Sopranos & Co.

On My Own – soloists: Kira Gammie/Cecilie Regenberg)

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I Could Have Danced All Night (soloist: Eleanore Martens) The Sopranos & Co. Finale (with guest alumni) Siyahamba .............................................................................. African Song Down to the River to Pray .................................................... trad. Appalachian soloists: Kyra Hogan, Adrian Palek, Carter Notheisz Medley from Les Miserables................................................. Schonberg & Boubil At The End of the Day I Dreamed a Dream soloists: Kyra Hogan/Nathan Vogel, Nicole del Aguila/Joy Hummel, Cecilie Regenberg/Kira Gammie Castle on a Cloud soloist: Briana Burch Do You Hear the People Sing soloists: Rosalie Spencer-Rollier/Clarissa Palek, Nathan Vogel

In My Life – soloist: Briana Burch) Bring Him Home – soloist: Adrian Palek Finale soloists: Dylan Hines, Carter Notheisz Master of Ceremonies: Ted Invictus Keyboard: Nicole del Aguila, Tracey Garvin ~ Bass: Curt Garrison Drums: Joe Northcott ~ Sound: Zak Eburne-Stoodley Lights: Ken Flagel ~ Stage Set: Nancy Gillmor

Please join the choir for refreshments in the Multipurpose Room after the concert

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Wednesday, April 25, 2012 Grand Forks Gazette

COMMUNITY ❚ SPRING FLING 2012

The pipes, the pipes are calling GRAND FORKS PIPES AND DRUMS Submitted

Grand Forks will host the Spring Fling, a gathering of Southern Interior bagpipe and drum bands on the weekend of May 4.

This event, held annually for the last 29 years in various towns and cities across the Interior, is a celebration of traditional Scottish music and culture.

Festivities kick off Friday, May 4. The Royal Canadian Legion will host a Dog and Suds night beginning at around 5 p.m. Pipers and patrons will be treated to Italian sausage and all the trimmings. A solo piping contest featuring some of the best bagpipers in Southern B.C. will begin at 7:30 p.m.

Throughout the evening, bands will be touring local pubs (The Station and Clyde’s Pub) to share their music with the

people of our city. Saturday will see individual bands competing in a march competition through the streets of downtown Grand Forks beginning at 10 a.m.

The highlight of the morning activities will be a mass band of approximately 150 musicians marching and playing on Market Avenue.

Afternoon activities will include band competition at James Donaldson Park, beginning at 1 p.m., which is free to the public – food and beverages are available for a cost.

A banquet and dance for approximately 300 people will be held at the curling rink in Grand Forks Saturday evening to bring this year’s Spring Fling to a close.

This is a unique opportunity for the citizens of Grand Forks to have some fun and share in a bit of Scottish culture. The Spring Fling is not scheduled to return to Grand Forks until at least 2023.

The Grand Forks Pipes and Drums will be part of the Spring Fling, which begins May 4.

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❚ PRESCRIBED BURNS

Prescribed burns aimed for this week CASSANDRA CHIN Gazette Reporter

A prescription burn near Gilpin Creek and Morrissey Creek area has been tentatively scheduled to occur on the last week of April 23 pending weather conditions.

Planned by the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources Operations, the prescribed burn will occur over 25 hectares (55 acres) five kilometers east of Grand Forks.

The Ministry of Environment releases a venting index that calculates the production of air circulation and wind currents.

“Our biggest stumbling right now is waiting for the right venting conditions,” explained Michael White, range agrologist with the Selkirk Resource District. “We only light up if the venting index looks good.”

“Basically, that will tell us if the smoke will go up into the air and dissipate,” said White. “If we don’t have a two day window, then we can’t proceed. That’s all to do with the environmental health regulations, (such as too much smoke).”

The forests have already been thinned so there is less fuel for the fire to the burn.

“These forests used to have a turn cycle, between zero to 35 years, where a ground fire would go through,” White pointed out. “You’d lose an odd one to the canopy but the idea is to keep the fires down to the ground and not completely burn the forest down.”

The aim is to reduce the level of dead and combustible material in the grassland and open forest areas to prevent a larger catastrophic wildfire.

White advises residents to be aware of any health issues.

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THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF GRAND FORKS IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YARD WASTE COLLECTION In accordance with The City of Grand Forks Residential Garbage Regulation Bylaw No. 1798, City Residents who receive curbside garbage collection must comply with the following requirements: (Please Note: Kettle Valley Waste Staff, when collecting yard waste, must only collect in accordance with the City’s Bylaw)

Michael White, range agrologist with the Selkirk Resource District, discussing prescribed burns in the Gilpin and Morrissey Creek area to occur in the end of April.

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“We advise residents to stay indoors that day or take caution (of the smoke),” he said. “We won’t light up unless we have the right conditions. Second, the hillsides are not on fire and you’re not going to lose the town. Third this is a good news idea and we are trying to restore the ecosystem.”

After the prescribed burn near the Gilpin and Morrissey Creek area, the next prescription burn will occur above the Gilpin Grasslands Provincial Park.

“We have a prescription there already, but we probably won’t burn for a couple of years,” White noted.

How Much and Type of Container Three cans or bags or bundles. Can be any combination as long as it is a volume equal to three cans per month. Cans to be set out without the lid. If plastic bags are used, they must be clear and you must be able to see what is inside the bag. Waste will be picked up if it is in a regular garbage can (no lid), in a clear plastic bag, (or in the case of tree prunings) bundled.

Acceptable Yard and Garden Waste Grass, lawn and hedge clippings, grass sod, flowers, weeds, leaves, vegetables, stalks, shrubs and tree branches less than three inches in diameter.

For the complete details to the City of Grand Forks Residential Garbage Regulation Bylaw No. 1798, you may refer to the city’s website at http://www.city.grandforks.bc.ca/index.php/services/ residential-garbage-collection/ and choose the Bylaw, or you may contact City Hall for further information 250-442-8266.

The City thanks you for your cooperation.

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The StrongStart Early Learning program offers family-friendly environments for children not yet eligible for Kindergarten and their parents/care providers in school-based, high quality early learning centres.

StrongStart offers fun and creative activities such as: *Story time, music and singing *Healthy snacks *Access to books, puzzles and art materials *Movement and large muscle play activities *Play areas that promote creativity and exploration for both individual and group play Children learn through play so come to StrongStart and create an art project, have a play date, use your imagination and get active.

Have fun with your children and other families with no wear and tear on your own home!

Morning, Afternoon, Evening and weekend sessions available These drop in programs are free of charge.

For more information about days and times, please contact Fully funded by the Ministry of Education Glanville Family Centre Presented by SD #51 & 250-442-2267 or 1-877-442-5355 Boundary Family Centres Success By 6 supports parents and communities in creating healthy, nurturing environments for our youngest children, so that by age 6, they are physically, socially, and emotionally ready to succeed in school. The goal of Success By 6 is to better the lives of our Boundary area children in our families and enhancing our communities.

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Art Show: 4:00 PM

Dinner: 6:00 PM

Guest speaker – “It Can Happen to Anyone” is a prevention based workshop designed for parent groups, service providers and community audiences. The workshop is facilitated by Diane Sowden, founding Executive Director, who lost her 13 year old daughter to the sex trade.

Art work will be on display starting at 4:00 PM and is open to the public. Youth will be on hand to discuss their art and answer questions about the Moving Forward Together Project.

Project Partners: Boundary Regional Victims Services, Boundary Women’s Transition House, Children of the Street Society and Get Bent Dance Studio Penticton.

Funded by the Federal Department of Justice National Victims of Crime Awareness Week Initiative, Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General.

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Art Show: 4:00 PM

Dinner: 6:00 PM

Guest speaker – “It Can Happen to Anyone” is a prevention based workshop designed for parent groups, service providers and community audiences. The workshop is facilitated by Diane Sowden, founding Executive Director, who lost her 13 year old daughter to the sex trade.

Art work will be on display starting at 4:00 PM and is open to the public. Youth will be on hand to discuss their art and answer questions about the Moving Forward Together Project.

Project Partners: Boundary Regional Victims Services, Boundary Women’s Transition House, Children of the Street Society and Get Bent Dance Studio Penticton.

Funded by the Federal Department of Justice National Victims of Crime Awareness Week Initiative, Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General.

Missy Faulkner (centre) and her band Miss-sing-in-action performed a benefit concert for Boundary Emergency Transition Housing Society (BETHS), raising $821.51.

Here BETHS’ Secretarytreasurer Ray Hansen (left) accepts a cheque with RCMP Staff Sgt. Jim Harrison who is also a board member.

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❚ VOLUNTEERING

Local volunteers sought for Special Olympics CASSANDRA CHIN Gazette Reporter

Special Olympics BC is looking for volunteers to help lead a new program for youth in Grand Forks.

Aimed for youth between two and 10 years old, the program focuses on working basic motor skill development.

Karley Ferner, Manager of Community Development for Special Olympics BC, stated they are looking for volunteers to help run the program for one hour, once a week.

“Normally we have our traditional programs run, which is focused on older adults 20 years old and above,” she explained. “This is definitely new to Grand Forks to have something for the little guys.”

While this is the first program in the Kootenay Boundary area, Ferner hopes to expand later on.

“We’re looking to introduce motor skill development for children with intellectual disabilities,” she said. “It also provides them good social time with their peers and starts them off to living an active lifestyle. It’s also a really great way for parent to network as well.”

The youth will participate in group activities, with each lesson focusing on one specific motor skill, such as throwing, kicking or jumping.

“Eventually we’d like to have these guys cross over into traditional programs,” Ferner stated.

“In Grand Forks, you have bowling, softball, swimming and floor hockey, so there are a lot of options

for them.”

Ferner pointed out it’s not necessarily about the sports but about becoming engaged.

“We understand that not everyone is into sports, so I think that the idea of having our kids getting out, playing and learning these basic motor skills is important beyond them continuing into sport,” she said.

Volunteers do not need any prior skill development or knowledge, as training is provided.

“To become a head volunteer you need to be over 18 years old,” Ferner added. “We invite high school students to come out as well, because it’s a great way for them to get their volunteer hours.”

Ferner hopes to get two to three volunteers by the beginning of May. “I’m coming up from Cranbrook to run the first one and unfortunately, I won’t be able to do that every week,” she said. “We hope for it to run for 12 weeks, or at least until the end of June, but we do need to make sure we have volunteers in place.”

Youth can drop-in and sign up the day of the program.

“We’re really excited to start the program in Grand Forks,” Ferner concluded. “There’s a lot of support from Glanville Centre, the child development centre and from the elementary school, so we’re hoping for a good turnout.”

The program starts on April 26 at 4:30 p.m. at Dr. D. A. Perley Elementary School.

For more information, contact Ferner at 250-919-0757.

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SPORTS

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❚ BASEBALL

GFI issues Storm “warning” In 2007, Leiderman launched another highly effective venture, the Junior Storm Travel Baseball Program.

It has quickly developed into one of the most To slightly paraphrase the lyrics of that popular song from the late 1970s, New York, New York, successful youth baseball organizations in the “Start spreading the news, they are leaving soon, Long Island/New York Metro area with over 16 teams ranging in ages from eight to 18.

I want to be part of it, New York, New York.”

He says, “The Storm organization is all about The New York Storm will be making its first appearance at the Grand Forks International the kids and our goal is to make every individual the best player and person he/ Baseball Tournament (GFI) since she can be.”

2005.

Beyond baseball, LeiderMike Leiderman founded this man runs the Atlantic Group in organization in 1987, and he conManhattan, a commercial furnitinues to be the owner and manture distributor, which he owns ager of one of the most successful and founded. He is regarded as semi-professional baseball proone of the most influential and grams in the United States. respected business furniture exHis teams have won 43 national perts in America. tournaments and 11 national chamJim Rose, the president of pionships in addition to capturing the Long Island Stan Musial the 2005 title at the GFI. Baseball League, in describing A year after its win in Grand the Storm said, “They are the Forks, the Storm added the coveted New York Yankees of amateur Stan Musial World Series crown to its long list of achievements on Mike Leiderman, New York Storm baseball.” owner and manager.

The GFI organizing comthe baseball diamond. mittee is excited to announce The Storm has enjoyed success internationally beyond Grand Forks. In 2009, the that this outstanding baseball team from the Big team travelled to the Dominican Republic to play Apple, on the occasion of its 25th anniversary its professional teams in winter league competi- year, has accepted an invitation to compete in the 2012 tournament. tion and won three out of four games.

So “start spreading the news and plan to be The Storm also travelled to Cuba in 2003 and became the first international team to beat Cuba part of it”, the Storm will be back to once again at home in 17 years. The team has a remark- play ball at beautiful James Donaldson Park in able winning percentage of .797 and at least Grand Forks.

This year’s GFI begins on Wednesday, Aug. 29 100 professional players have been part of the and runs until Monday, Sept. 3. organization.

GFI ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

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The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 59 donated funds to local organizations. Front row from left: Grand Forks Hospice President Barbara Bannert ($500), Boundary Baseball Chief Umpire Doug Bannert ($500), Youth Soccer Treasurer Karen Salter ($500), BMX Club President Dave Carlyle ($500) and Legion Secretary Elsie Fredericks. Back row from left: Piranha Swim Club Second Vice-President Brandy Needoba and Vice-President Helen Argue ($500), Branch 59 President Jerome MacDonald and Past President John LePage.

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Retirees golf report

He picked, they shot, he scored

BOB BLACK Submitted

The first place winner of The Gazette hockey pool is Grant Mattick, pictured here with Owen, Joaquin and Izabell. Congratulations to Grant and the other Top-4 winners of The Gazette’s hockey contest and thank you to all who played.

KARL YU PHOTO

Fifty-two fellows turned out for a shotgun start at 9:30 a.m. on April 19.

It was noted by many of the group that the Christina Lake Golf Course had wintered well and was very playable for this early in the season. The event of the day was a Best Ball Scramble and the winning team included: Frank Webster, Bill Neaves, Jack Onions, Mark Olson.

Brian Colley won the door prize. A new member, Lawrence Valentine, was welcomed by the new Club President Dennis Flanagan and new Club Captain Jack Fullerton. This Thursday shotgun will again be at 9:30 a.m.

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SPORTS ❚ REC REPORT

Engaging in healthy moving

7:00 pm Tuesday May 1st 5700 Reservoir Rd Carson Fire Hall

LILLY BRYANT

Positions available: 1 Trustee position 3 year term Nominaton deadline is April 28th 2012

Move for Health Day is a worldwide Initiative to help get communities healthy and active.

It brings communities together in a spirit of fun inclusivity of healthy active living.

Currently 51 per cent of the province’s population is not sufficiently active, 37 per cent of adults are overweight and 18 per cent are obese.

Grand Forks Recreation (GFREC) has set aside Wednesday, May 2 as our community’s Move for Health Day promotional event.

Join us for a walk on the paved trail along the river in City Park or Run/Walk or Bike a five-km route along the Trans-Canada Trial.

The event will start and finish at the BMX Track in City Park at 5:30 p.m.

All participants can enjoy a snack provided by the BMX Association following the walk.

Come share an evening of fun with us, watch the kids’ race on the BMX track and just get out and get active.

We welcome all levels of fitness, all abilities and all ages. This event is sponsored by the B.C. Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA), GFREC and the BMX Association.

Getting kids and youth active is like trying to get them to eat vegetables.

It is hard to find activities that are appealing and interested. GFREC has partnered with Sogo Active, The Grand Forks Cycling Club and the Kettle Valley Runners to offer kids and youth a unique opportunity to experience swimming,

Grand Forks Recreation

All nominations must be received in writing to Kemp, Harvey, Burch, Kientz.

619 Central Ave

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Walk the Community Trails With Us Wednesday, May 2

5:30 to 7:00 pm ~ Meet At the BMX Track Walk/Run/Ride the Park Trail/or take part in the 5 km loop on the Community Trail All fitness abilities & all ages welcome Let’s Get Up and Get Active and Move for Health Day BMX Association will provide snacks for participants

Sponsored in part by: Grand Forks & District Recreation Department BCRPA 250-442-2202

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Parking Lot “Garage “ Sale SATURDAY, MAY 26 • 9 AM TO 1 PM GAZETTE PARKING LOT, 7255 RIVERSIDE DRIVE

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The Grand Forks Gazette is now accepting donations for YARD SALE items in good condition.

Sorry, no large appliances will be accepted.

ALL PROCEEDS TO Donations may be dropped off at the Gazette office (7255 Riverside Drive) from Monday to Thursday 8:30 am to 5 pm or Friday 9:30 am to 5pm.

Call 250-442-2191 for more information.

biking and running in a fun environment.

Just “Tri” It kids triathlon training is a threeweek program to introduce three different spring and summer activities that and are relatively inexpensive that can be done with your parents and friends or alone.

The program starts Monday, May 28 and runs to Wednesday, June 13 with the final session being an introduction to a fun Just “Try “ It Triathlon.

The recreation staff continues to try to make a difference in our community by providing opportunities to get out and get active.

Join our walking group every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning at 8:30 a.m.

There is no fee or commitment, just show up and enjoy some laughs and meet new friends.

The group heads out on our local paved trails or around the block; you go at your own pace and do the distance that works for you.

There are several drop-in fitness classes scheduled at the aquatic centre throughout the week.

Pick up a monthly flyer for complete details on times.

Are you interested in a great workout, meeting new friends or having fun with old friends?

Co-ed Soccer is scheduled at the Grand Forks Secondary School field every Sunday, evening from 6 to 9 p.m. For more information, you can contact Tim Carlson at 250-442-8897.

For more information on the Move for Health Day Event, give us a call at 250-442-2202 or email us at gfplay@rdkb.com. You can also visit our website at www.rdkb.com to view the May flyer.

❚ RUGBY

GFSS boys’ rugby season set to start CASSANDRA CHIN Gazette Reporter

Grand Forks Secondary School’s (GFSS) boys’ rugby team is preparing for another season.

Both junior and senior teams have been practicing indoors, but with the warm weather, practices have been held outside recently.

The junior team has students from Grades 8, 9 and 10, while the senior team consists of Grades 11 and 12.

Scott Stewart, head coach of both teams, pointed out that although the junior team has a full squad, there aren’t enough students to form a full seniors’ team.

“We’re looking at combining forces with other school for play days,” he said. “The ju-

niors will play a full 15 squad and the seniors are normally 15.

If (the seniors) join with another team they will be playing 15s, but we may modify the juniors down to 10 or 12, depending on how well the other schools are doing with their numbers.”

With 15 players, the team is broken into eight forwards who engage in scrums to gain or retain the ball, while there are seven backs who move the game forward by running or kicking the ball. “(Rugby) is meant to be a competitive gentlemen’s game, so it’s an opportunity for kids to play an aggressive, camaraderie-based sport that exercises teamwork and fitness and toughness, but also it allows kids from all walks of life to play,” said Stewart. “There’s a place for every kid in rugby,

Get growing!

which is what I like about it.

You have your bigger kids and your smaller kids, there are places for all our kids and it’s a very inclusive sport I find.”

Stewart has been coaching rugby for six years at GFSS and is happy with the development.

“It’s a young team but we’re happy with the progress that they’ve made so far,” he said.

“They’re steadily improving and it’s a good group of kids in their teens. It’s important for us to keep numbers. Obviously we’d like to see 17 or 18 juniors for a full 15 squad. That’s one of the challenges with our school getting smaller is to get the number of kids up to fill the squads.”

The first play day is on April 27, but time and teams are still pending.

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BMX Club starts new season May 2 CASSANDRA CHIN Gazette Reporter

The Grand Forks BMX Club is gearing up for another season of racing starting May 2 at 6 p.m. at the BMX track located on the west end of City Park.

BMX, or bicycle motorcross, has bikers race a track with different contours, cornering and sections through about 1,000 metres.

The club has members as young as three-years-old to cruiser classes with adults.

Margaret Kovacs, treasurer of the BMX Club, stated the track is open for anybody.

“You don’t need a lot of equipment and when you first start out any bike will do until you decide whether you want to keep racing or not,” she explained. “You can start looking around for a proper BMX bike, but for the most part any bike will do to start.”

Started in the early-1990s, the club has seen racers from other race tracks take part in the club’s regular race night.

“It’s a kid-oriented event but anybody can come out and try it out,” Kovacs added. “We allow a racer to come out for one night free to test it out and see what they think about it and they can register for a month or a full-year registration.”

Every July, there is a Provincial Championship Race where other BMX riders from around British Columbia and Washington partici-

President of the BMX Club Dave Carlyle and Treasurer Marg Kovacs registering racers outside Overwaitea on April 21.

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pate.

“That’s usually our big race for the year,” said Kovacs. “We do have quite a few from around B.C. and a few racers from the States coming up because we’re also a part of the American Bicycle Association.”

What Kovacs enjoys the best is the participation and camaraderie between the kids.

“It’s a real social atmosphere for adults and kids, it’s excellent exercise and a good family outing,” she concluded.

Races are every Wednesday at 6 p.m., registration begins at 5:30 p.m., from May 2 to Sept. 19.

For more information, contact Kovacs at 250-442-0133 or Dave Carlyle at 250-442-2221.

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Granby Golf Course looking for assistance CASSANDRA CHIN Gazette Reporter

Granby River Golf is looking for someone interested in re-opening, leasing and operating the driving range.

Converted into a golf course several years ago, it began as an organic golf course but had to shut down due to financial reasons.

“I think that hindered its success,” stated Svetlana Dalla Lana, current owner of the property.

“Unfortunately the previous operator ran out of money and had to close it.”

She stated due to multiple requests to have the range re-opened, they are seeking interested members who could operate the range.

“We have purchased the property more as a recreational property for family and friends but have been interested in allowing the community some usage of the property if there is a desire,” explained Dalla Lana. “We do not plan on opening a golf course again but are willing to allow someone to take over the driving range if there is a desire.”

Dalla Lana noted there is no time on their part to maintain the course.

“Unfortunately, we are just too busy or we would do it ourselves,” she said. “The driving range is ready to go complete with kiosk, washrooms, irrigated range, tee offs, balls, buckets, clubs and golf ball picker.”

There has also been expressed interest in putting cross-country ski trails on the land for the winter that the community can use, she added.

“This is something we are also open to exploring with the community,” she stated. “The landscaping and location on the river is quite beautiful and it would be great for skiing.”

The range is 400 yards with 20 tees and potential for a putting green. The property in located five kilometers up North Fork road.

For more information, contact Dalla Lana at granbyrivergolf@hotmail.com.

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CASSANDRA CHIN Gazette Reporter

Costa Rica is the happiest place in the world according to local social scientist Roly Russell in his study of happiness.

Russell, an interdisciplinary scientist at the Sandhill Institute for Sustainability and Complexity, has been looking at various factors that help determine the best predictors of a nation’s well-being – his work was featured on Scientific American’s website recently.

Rather than focusing strictly on a country’s gross domestic product (GDP), Russell also looks at human capital (social structures) and natural capital (nature).

“Pretty much anything you have control over has an effect on your happiness,” he explained.

“What I’m interested at looking at on a global scale is people’s well-being.”

After studying over 1,000 studies about happiness, he assesses 248 variables that the studies looked at.

From there, the variables fall into three categories: financial and infrastructure (GDP), human and social (networks, schooling, choices) and nature (access to nature).

According to Russell, the results showed that financial factors were reflected for about half the countries, but human and natural capital accounted for two thirds of the difference.

“In order to be happy, you want a nation full of happy people. If you have a lot of money, it may be sufficient for happiness, but that’s not all of it,” he said. “There are nations with much low-

er capital and income, yet they’re still happy.”

Russell determined that Costa Rica had the highest score for life satisfaction among 123 countries, despite being amongst lowest GDP in the world.

As an example, Russell pointed out people undergoing heart surgery in a hospital.

“If you have someone in a room with a window, and you take another with a TV showing them the same image of what’s happening out of the window, and another in a room with no window, the people who can see outside heal faster,” he stated. “It’s hard to understand how it works, but it’s about social views. The social aspects of human networking are what make us happiest.”

A recent United Nations report listed Canada as the fifth happiest country in the World Happiness Report.

The report attempts to look at social and economic well-being around the world.

Though Russell agrees that Canada will always be amongst the happiest, one shouldn’t forget about the other factors of happiness.

“No matter how you play with the numbers, Canada will always be near the top. But if you heavily focus on GDP, countries like Canada, U.S. will be on top,” he said. “If it’s more balanced, particularly with the environment and health, then those factors will change that.”

Russell pointed out that there are three ways to act on the information and to be happy: remove the blinders and expand on one’s vision of the economy not solely based on money; accept that life is complex and try not to simplify it; and natural and social systems matter in life.

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the time is at hand,” the angel said (Daniel 12:4; Revelation 22:10).

One may find it quite easy to find Jesus in the New Testament among the diseased and the distressed. One may find it more difficult, however, to find Jesus in the Old Testament among the bloody wars and animal sacrifices.

But one may find it still more difficult to find Jesus in Revelation, among all the symbols of beasts and numbers, trumpets, seals and plagues but he is there.

So, with the Bible as our only guide, let us leave no stone unturned that we might discover the stone that the builders rejected – the Pearl of great price (Matthew 12:10; Mark 13:46).

And let us do as the angel instructs us: “Worship him who made heaven and earth, and the sea and the fountains of waters in spirit and in truth,” (Revelation 14:7; John 4:24), leaving the vain worship of those who teach for doctrines the commandments of men (Matthew 15:9).

– Doug Pond is pastor of Grand Forks’ Seventh-day Adventist Church.

If we would understand the Torah and the prophets correctly, we would see Jesus therein, “for they are they, which testify of me,” Jesus said (John 5:39). For Phillip, it was obvious from the outset that Jesus was the one described in the Old Testament, for he said to his brother, Nathanael, “(Come,) we have found him of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets did write, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph,” (John 1:45).

And, of course, in comforting Cleopas and his friend as they walked to Emmaus, Jesus opened their understanding of who he was.

“Beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself,” (Luke 24:17).

How is this possible? John the Baptist identified Jesus as one who was before him (See John 1:15, 30).

But, in fact, John the Disciple identified GLORIA ANNIE him as the eternal CreTRAFTON ator-God. “Without Gloria was born February him was not anything 25, 1945, at Dawson Creek, made that was made,” B.C., and passed away April (John 1:3). Jesus identi10, 2012, at St. Paul’s Hospified himself to the Jews tal at Vancouver, B.C. of his day (as he had to Gloria was predeceased by her parents; sister, Diane; Moses) as their God, “I and brother, Evrin. She is AM” (John 8:58). lovingly survived by husband, But of all the books Phillip; sister, Nancy; brothof the Bible, it is the last ers, Don and Con; daughters, book that alone claims Charlene and Joanann; and her four grandchildren: Cody, Randell, Montana and to be “the Revelation Jessie; and great-granddaughter, Mika. of Jesus Christ” (RevGloria loved gardening, flowers, camping out and elation 1:1). It is furwas a great cook. ther interesting to note A memorial service will be held in Gloria’s honor on that the Prophet DanSaturday, April 28, 2012, at 11 a.m., at Grand Forks Funeral Home, Grand Forks, B.C. Funeral arrangements iel was told to, “Shut have been entrusted to Grand Forks Funeral Home. up the words and seal (his) book, even to the time of the end,” but John, the author of Revelation was specifically told not to, “For

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NEIL MELVIN BUCK EVANS August 10, 1929 to April 9, 2012 Passed away with his family by his side. Beloved husband of Betty and loving father to Brenda, Barb, Barry and Scott Evans, Judy, Shelley and Kelly Parkin; special granddaughter, Bubbles (Kelly Lynne); 16 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; two great-greatgrandchildren.

A life well lived with lots of advice, education, love and laughter. He leaves us all with a kiss behind the left ear and will be missed by all who knew him.

Friends and family were invited to an informal gathering to celebrate his life on Saturday, April 14, 2012, at the Eagles Hall at Cranbrook.

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ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA Rev. Simon Shenstone 250-442-5808 Holy Trinity Church, 7252 - 7th St., Grand Forks • Services every Sunday at 10:30 a.m.

B.A.S. Eucharist St. Jude’s, Greenwood • Services 4:00 p.m. on 1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays of the month St. Mary’s, Kettle Valley • Services 10:30 a.m. on the 2nd & 4th Sundays of the month

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Pastor: Mark Danyluk 629-8th Ave, Box 129, Midway, BC V0H 1M0 • 250-449-2644 Sunday Service ............................................................................10:00 a.m.

Children’s Church .........................................................................10:30 a.m.

For info on Discovering Jesus Groups & Home Groups call the church ofÀce.

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Notice of Passing Albert “Larry” Scott July 23, 1945 – April 19, 2012 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Larry at the age of 66, after a short battle with cancer.

Left to forever cherish Larry’s memory and love is his wife Dianne of 42 years, his two daughters Jeniece Uyeyama (husband Randy) and Renee Rusjan (husband Randy), and grandchildren Dyllan, Tayler, Curtis and Erin. Larry’s siblings, Sister Joan Tice (husband Rick), Brother Doug Scott (wife Lynne) sister Wendy Ettinger (husband Bill) and many nieces and nephews. Larry lived to work and had a gentle and caring nature and was always willing to help out others where he could. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, April 27, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the Greenwood Community Hall. A special thank you goes out to his doctor and the staff at the Boundary Hospital. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Larry’s honour to the B.C. Cancer Foundation.

Join us for an ongoing in-depth study of Daniel and Revelation.

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CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH Pastor Ken Schauer 509-690-0332 • 7328-19th St. (Across from Arena) Box 1689, Grand Forks, B.C. V0H 1H0 • 447-2562 • 442-0741 Sunday Morning Worship ............................................................. 8:52 a.m.

Bible Study, Thursday ....................................................................1:00 p.m.

CHRISTIAN CENTRE 7525 4th St. (behind Overwaitea) • OfÀce 250-442-5815 Senior Pastors: Larry and Elsie Dannhauer Associate Pastors: Richard and Ramona Dannhauer SUNDAY: Church Service .............................................................................10:30 a.m.

Prayer ......................................................................................... 10:00 a.m.

Prayertime Wednesdays ..............................................................10:00 a.m.

EVANGEL CHAPEL 401 N. Kimberley, Greenwood, B.C. Pastor Paul Brandon • 250-445-2111 Sunday Service ............................................................................10:00 a.m.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 2495 - 76th Ave., Grand Forks, B.C. • Pastor John Siemens 250-442-0057 OfÀce: 250-443-9200 • Web: fbcgf.ca Prayer Line: 250-442-8016 (Theresa) 250-442-3953 (Olga) • 250-442-2803 (Rachel) Sunday Worship ...........................................................................10:30 a.m.

Children’s Church .........................................................................11:15 a.m.

Prayer and Praise ...........................................................................6:00 p.m.

Youth Group - Friday ......................................................................7:00 p.m.

For the Weekly Bible Studies and for Home Group times please call the ofÀce

GOSPEL CHAPEL

Notice of Passing JUDITH ANNE SCHLAFFKE (nee Goffinet) July 30, 1945 to April 11, 2012 It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we announce the passing of Judith (Judy) Anne Schlaffke at the age of 66 years. She was born at Grand Forks, B.C., to Eugene and Lena Goffinet. Judy moved to New Denver, B.C., after graduating and that is where she met her soul mate and love of her life, Dieter. They lived at Lilloett, B.C,, Vanderhoof, B.C., Prince George, B.C., and finally settling at Calgary, Alberta. Judy loved to travel and had been on many vacations with friends and family. Her love of camping, fishing, and animals will always be remembered.

Judy is survived by her husband and best friend of 44 years, Dieter; daughter, Bev (Tim); son, Gord; and her most treasured grandchildren, Nathan and Jacie. She also leaves behind her sisters, Ardis and Lorraine; and brothers, Robert and Philip; as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. Judy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She fought a long tough battle with lung disease and was surrounded by her family when she passed. Judy’s passion for life, her grandchildren, animals and family will be greatly missed. She touched all who knew her with her sense of humor and kindness.

Special thanks to Dr. Law, Dr. Helmerson, Dr. McFadden, Unit 39 at the Peter Lougheed and Dr. Sharma and all the nurses at the Santurai Hospice for all your care and dignity you gave her. At Judy’s request, there will be no funeral service. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Tom Baker Cancer Clinic, Foothills Hospital, Calgary AB or your local Humane Society.

We sat beside your bedside, Our hearts were crushed and sore; We did our best to the end, ‘Till we could do no more.

In tears we watched you sinking; We watched you fade away; and though our hearts were breaking, We knew you could not stay.

You left behind our aching hearts, That loved you most sincere; We never shall and never will forget you Be at peace and breathe easy, We will love you always.

Messages of condolence may be forwarded to the family at www.piersons.ca. Arrangements are in care of Pierson’s Funeral Service.

7048 Donaldson Drive, Box 2528, Grand Forks, B.C. 250-442-5148 ; Senior Pastor Henry P. Klassen; Karren Donald, Community Care Coordinator; Benjamin Jepsen, Associate Youth Pastor Worship Service ...........................................................................10:30 a.m.

Youth Activities - Friday ................................................................ 7:00 p.m.

SEPT. TO MAY Pioneer Clubs - (girls Gr 1-7) Tuesday ......................................... 3:30 p.m.

Brigade - Battalion (boys Gr. 7-12) Wednesday ........................... 7:00 p.m.

Brigade - Stockade & Tree Climbers (boys Gr. 1-6) - Thursday ............................................................. 7:00 p.m.

Weekly HOME groups, various times and days; also, weekly bible studies for seniors, young marrieds, and college and careers - call the church ofÀce for details.

GRAND FORKS BAPTIST CHURCH Independent/Fundamental/Conservative/KJV Pastor Brett Swope • 250-443-1557 • 275 Market Ave. Sundays: Adult Sunday School ................................................................10:00 a.m.

Main Service .............................................................................11:00 a.m.

Bible studies available upon request

HüMüH MONASTERY Buddhist Meditation & Empowerment Centre Sundays: Meditation and Spiritual Teaching with Master Maticintin ...................................................................11:00 a.m.

For directions call 1-800-336-6015 • Westbridge, B.C.

KING OF KINGS NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH AND ACADEMY 735 9th Ave., Midway, BC • Rick Steingard • 250-449-2252 Sunday Service ............................................................................10:00 a.m.

RIVER VALLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH 2826 - 75th Ave. (near Hutton School) Senior Pastor Gabe Warriner • OfÀce 250-442-8456 Sunday Service (Sunday School during service) .........................10:30 a.m.

Mid-Week Service, Wednesday Pre-service prayer ......................................................................6:30 p.m.

Service........................................................................................7:00 p.m.

Youth Meeting, Friday .................................................................. 7:00 p.m.

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SACRED HEART ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Fr. Marcel Cote • Box 128, 346 Church St., Greenwood, B.C. VOH 1JO Mass - Saturdays.......................................................................... 5:00 p.m.

SACRED HEART ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Rev. Marcel Cote ; Box 459, 7269 - 9th St., Grand Forks, B.C. VOH 1HO 250-442-3114 SUNDAY MASS (Grand Forks) ................................................... 9:30 a.m.

Tuesday - Friday........................................................................... 9:00 a.m.

Saturday ....................................................................................... 7:30 p.m.

Christina Lake Community Hall: Mass.........................................11:30 a.m.

GRAND FORKS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST 4500 Hillview Road, Box 1524, Grand Forks • 250-442-5081 or 250-442-3221 SATURDAY SERVICES: Sabbath School (Bible classes for all ages) ................................. 9:15 a.m.

Hour of Worship............................................................................11:00 a.m.

UNITED CHURCH OF CANAtDA Boundary Pastoral Charge - Rev. Kim Horwood OfÀce: Hours - Mon. 8 - 11 am, Thurs. & Fri. 8 - 3 pm • Phone: 250-442-3311 email: stjohn@telus.net Sunday Services St. John’s - Grand Forks...............................................................11:00 a.m.

St. Columba - Greenwood ............................................................. 9:00 a.m.

Perley Memorial, Christina Lake.................................................... 9:00 a.m.

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Public Notice: A.A. meetings, Grand Forks Valley Group of Alcoholics Anonymous. MONDAY 8pm. (Closed Study) at Catholic Church Rectory. 7269 9th St.; WEDNESDAY (Men’s Closed) 8pm at Anglican Church rear basement, 7252 - 7th St; THURSDAY and SATURDAY (Open) 8pm also at Anglican Church. Ph: 250-442-3839 or 250-4428797.

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250-443-2162

Lost & Found Lost: $500 reward for information leading to the return of tools stolen from Grand Forks Railway between the evening of April 17, 2012, and the evening of April 19, 2012. Large handheld hydraulic tools include spike hammer (yellow), spike puller, tie tamper and rail saw.

Also taken: .75 inch SnapOn torque wrench and sockets. These may be inscribed with “GN” or “Gary Neunzig”.

Please call 250-443-1018 or R.C.M.P. at 250-442-8288.

LOST: Pandora bracelet over Spring Break in Grand Forks.

Yellow/orange theme. Sentimental value to a young girl. If found, please call 250-4438273 or 250-442-5096.

Employment Accounting/ Bookkeeping KEMP Harvey Burch Kientz., CGA firm in Grand Forks has a position for a summer relief, Entry level Accounting position, for the period of the beginning of May to the end of August 2011. Previous accounting / bookkeeping experience is helpful but not required. Work will include assisting in the preparation of compilation engagements, personal and corporate tax returns, client and field work on audits. Preference will be given to those individuals who are currently enrolled in Accounting/Business courses.

Strong computer skills, attention to detail and focus on accuracy are required. Must be willing to learn and have excellent interpersonal skills. Starting pay will be based on experience.

Deliver or mail resumes to: Box 2020; 619 Central Avenue; Grand Forks, BC Email to Sylvia@khgcga.com fax to (250) 442-5825. Closing Date: May 8, 2012

APPLY NOW: Pennywise Scholarship For Women to attend Journalism certificate course at Langara College in Vancouver. Deadline May 30, 2012.

More information: www.bccommunitynews.com

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS to Every Hunter in BC! Advertise in The BC Hunting Regulations Synopsis 2012-2014 publication.

Increased circulation 250,000 copies! Tremendous Reach, Two Year Edition!

Contact Annemarie at 1 800 661 6335 or hunt@blackpress.ca

G F Curling Centre is now accepting applications for the position of Ice Technician for the 2012-13 season, Level 1 preferred. Send resume to ccg@telus.net or mail to Box 358, Grand Forks, B.C., V0H-1H0, Attn: Guy. Deadline: June 30, 2012.

Holbrook Dyson Logging Ltd Has vacancies in the following job: 1)Heavy Duty Mechanic.

Details can be seen at http://hdlogging.com/ Fax resume to 250-287-9259

1-800-222-TIPS

Career Opportunities

Looking for

Massage Therapist, Esthetician & Chiropractor

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INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. Sites in AB & BC. Hands on real world machine training.

NO Simulators. Start any Monday.

Funding Options. www.IHESchool.com 1-866-399-3853

AIRLINES ARE Hiring- Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified- Housing available.

CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783.

THE ONE and only Harley Davidson Technician Training Program in Canada. GPRC Fairview Campus. 15 week program. Current H-D motorcycle training aids. Affordable residences.

1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

Automotive Finance Manager. F/T position available at ABH Car Sales, Grand Forks. Looking for someone with good communication and sales skills. Must be able to handle an array of administrative tasks. Skills with consumer finance a plus. Apply at ABH Car Sales, 2913 Central Avenue, Grand Forks or phone 250442-2363.

HOME BASED Business. We need serious and motivated people for expanding health & wellness industry. High speed internet and phone essential.

Free online training. www.project4wellness.com

Help Wanted

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. Sites in AB & BC. Hands on real world machine training.

NO Simulators. Start any Monday.

Funding Options. www.IHESchool.com 1-866-399-3853

TRAIN TO be an Apartment/Condominium Manager at home! We have jobs across Canada. Thousands of graduates working. 31 years of success! Government certified. www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-6658339, 604-681-5456.

Help Wanted Clyde’s Pub is seeking an experienced F/T Night Line Cook. Please drop off resume to Ian at 7248 2nd St., 2-5 pm.

to join Spa & Wellness Centre at Christina Lake. Terms negotiable.

Full/part time. Beautiful furnished 1-2 bdrm suite avail for out of town employee $600/month all incl. Call 1-877-770-0877 or email agatha-1@hotmail.com.

MIDWEST Contractor seeking Construction Superintendent in Fargo, Grand Forks area.

Must have Multi-Family/Hospitality experience. Fax Resume and Project List to 605-2748901.

Museum Coordinator. Please see detailed job description at www.boundarymuseum.com.

P/T gardener. Prefers mature gentleman who can use machinery. 250-442-8026.

T-MAR INDUSTRIES located in Campbell River is hiring for the position of a qualified Machinist. Position comes with a competitive benefit package and applicant must possess a valid driver’s license. Contact Tyson Lambert. Mail: 5791 Duncan Bay Road, Campbell River BC V9H 1N6 Fax: 250286-9502.

Email:tysonlambert@t-mar.com WANTED: Servers, bartenders, barrista’s & cooks @ Telegraph Cove Resorts Ltd. Send resume to Box 1, Telegraph Cove, BC V0N 3J0. Fax: 250-928-3105 or email: tcrltd@island.net.

Attn: Taso.

THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF GRAND FORKS

Summer Employment The City of Grand Forks will be accepting resumes for 5 Summer Students Positions The duties will include: Campground & Facility Maintenance & Operations Qualifications: Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English. Must be in Grade 12 or post secondary education, and returning to school for the fall 2012 semester. Must show proof of enrollment. Must have valid Driver’s license and be willing to provide driver’s abstract.

WHMIS Training is also a requirement.

Resumes must be addressed Summer Employment and submitted to City Hall at 7217, 4th Street by 4:00 P.M. Wednesday May 2, 2012

Bayshore Home Health is currently seeking Registered Nurses & Licensed Practical Nurses for night shifts in the Castlegar/ Nelson area to work with children with complex care needs. If you are an RN or LPN and love working with children and their families , we would appreciate hearing from you. Pediatric experience is an asset and we do offer client specific training.

Please send your resume and cover letter to: pedsvancouver@ bayshore.ca or fax to 1-866-686-7435

Services

Health Products Trades, Technical EXCLUSIVE “THINKBIG” Mechanic Training.

GPRC Fairview Campus. $1000. entrance scholarship. Paid practicum with Finning. High school diploma and mechanical aptitude. Write apprenticeship exams. 1-888-999-7882; gprc.ab.ca/Fairview.

Help Wanted

HERBAL MAGIC Look great for summer - 1st 9 weeks for $99. Lose weight and keep it off. Results guaranteed! Call now 1-800-854-5176.

Financial Services IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: it’s that simple.

Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161.

Help Wanted

Are you interested in your community? Would you like to connect with businesses in the area?

BCRCC is seeking a Membership Development Representative.

You will identify, develop and sustain new member relationships with business dedicated to growing their enterprises and generating community wealth, market the chamber and its members, products and services to forward-thinking businesses throughout Boundary Country. The ideal candidate will be a tactful professional with strong interpersonal skills, be a strong self- starter who can prepare and deliver sales presentations that get results.

Knowledge of local, regional and national business and economic development trends preferred.

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please forward your resume by May 4, 2012 to Sarah Winton email: sarah@boundarycf.com mail: Box 2949, Grand Forks, BC V0H1H0.

Sales Representative The Grand Forks Gazette is seeking a motivated and cheerful individual to join our advertising sales team.

The right candidate will bring excellent customer service and selling skills and enjoys working with our sales team and advertising clients.

You are creative, organized and thrive in a competitive market with frequent deadlines. Candidates for this position are results oriented and possess the ability to service existing clients, develop new business and understand meeting sales targets. Ideally you have experience in sales or service environment with a focus on client interaction.

Deadline to apply is 5 p.m., May 3, 2012.

To apply, mail, fax or email your resume and cover letter with references to: Publisher Box 700, Grand Forks, B.C. V0H 1H0 Email: publisher@grandforksgazette.ca Fax: 250-442-1-866-897-0678

Grand Forks Gazette Wednesday, April 25, 2012

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Pets & Livestock

Merchandise for Sale

Merchandise for Sale

Heavy Duty Machinery

Financial Services

Financial Services

Legal Services

Garden & Lawn

Livestock

Farm Equipment

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Good topsoil for landscaping and gardening. $30/pickup load. 250-442-2013 or 250442-2014.

Alpacas - easy caring pet & fibre stock. $100+ 250-4426642.

Downsizing!

Peacock & ducks for sale. Phone 250442-2053.

Allis Chalmers model B tractor. Good condition $1,400 obo. 250-442-6702.

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FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN THE CLASSIFIEDS

Pet Services

Hogg’s Multi Yard Services.

Weekly lawn cutting; yard clean up; will pickup furniture & appliances. 250-442-8163.

Home Repairs Want to spruce up your home, yard or garden for spring? Need renovation, repairs or regular maintenance done? Large or small jobs.

Reasonable rates and honest, reliable workmanship.

Wayne, 250-442- 5888. hmu@telus.net

Jolly Jack Stop N’Shop

Don’t forget

It’s time to plant!

Lots of varieties of seed potatoes to choose from!!!

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to get your chick - turkey orders in now!

7261-5th St. Grand Forks, BC

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BEST BUYS! April 16 - 30

HOURS: Mon-Fri: 9am-5:30pm Saturday: 9am-4:00pm

Enna Services

Furniture

Pet Sitting. Daycare or overnight, water plants, misc & household tasks.

Trustworthy, quality & professional care.

References upon request.

Beige couch & loveseat, 2 end tables, all in good shape. $300 obo all. 250-447-9102.

Rust brown chesterfield hidea-bed, mattress in good cond, $50. 250-442-2365.

Shawna, 250-666-0159.

Prompt & Reliable Handyman

Property Maintenance “I don’t build houses, I fix them”

Peter Kootchin 250-442-7532

Christina Lake: Sun. Apr 29, 9am-?, 3409 White Rd (Texas Cr). Moving! Antique treadle sewing machine (works), gas self propelled lawnmower, complete set of Malibu lights (motion sensor & infra red), double bed (mattress /box spring /frame). Also books, garden items, craft supplies, workshop items and lots of other stuff. 250-447-6285.

Mobile & RV Park U-Haul/moving supplies Winter Hours: Tues-Fri : 9 am - 5 pm Sat : 10 am - 4 pm Telephone 250-442-2995 or U-Haul 250-442-8778

9 pce dining rm, 4 pce parlour, parlour stove, 2 chandeliers, & much more. 250-445-2319, 250-442-2255.

Appliances 3 yr old electric 30 in range, excellent cond w/1 yr warranty left. $400 firm. 250-442-2064.

Pets & Livestock

Building Supplies

Feed & Hay barn

WANTED Old Barn Board any size, shape, and kind of wood, preferably FREE. Please call 250-442-6611.

Quality Hay Alfalfa or Alfalfa/Grass. Irrigated, weed free, by the bale or ton. Deane Farms, Grand Forks. B.C. 250-442-3400.

Farm Equipment 2007 Kabota BX24 4WD, tractor loader backhoe. 350 hrs. $16,000 obo. 250-447-6644 after 6pm.

Now accepting donations in good condition for Grand Forks Gazette yard sale May 25. 100% proceeds to Canadian Cancer Society Relay for Life. No large appliances please.

$5 bale. Weed free, stored. 250-442-0275

MARKETPLACE Boundary Honey DO!

Garage Sales

Merchandise for Sale

Grand Forks: 9am-6pm, daily, indoor, 6473 5th St, S Ruckle.

250-442-0710.

Grand Forks: Sat, Apr 28, 8:30 am-?, 1883 Manly Way. Kids stuff, furniture, all kinds of goodies.

Grand Forks: Sat+Sun, Apr 28+29, 8am-4pm. Large sale, 1st time seller!

Check out our great in-store specials!

Everything you need for your finned, furry & feathered friends!

Pet Services

Antiques / Vintage

Misc Services

Pet Services

Ford 8N tractor, runs well, looks great! PTO & 3PH. Asking $2,900. Call 250-442-0957 for details.

pkootchin@gmail.com

CARPENTRY, DRYWALL, PLUMBING, PAINTING, SEWING & MORE

Your Mobile In-Home Decorating Service Window Coverings • Blinds • Custom Bedding • Custom Drapery • Drapery Hardware • Interior Design Consultation • Colour Consultation

Laurine Vaugeois

Grand Forks, BC Phone 250-442-0826

Interior Design Consultant Cell: 250-442-7355 Fax: 250-442-0883

Mars Magic Touch New Day Spa

NO JOB TOO SMALL

250-442-3620 • Foundation • Framing

Now offering overnight accommodations

(250) 442-7210

Large selection of annuals, perennials, ornamental grasses, unique succulents, veggie plants, hanging baskets and more!

Gift Certificates We now carry trees and shrubs!

Available Please contact DENA for orders and info at:

250-442-0284

“Save Money On Heating and Cooling!”

Phone: 250-442-5574 or Cell: 250-442-7273

Daily 9 - 5

2830 - 66th Ave

(Located behind Extra Foods)

250-442-2930 or (cell) 250-442-6553 460 Starchuk Road FREE FREE FREE

•Insulation: blowing, bat, styro •Thermal Imaging Inspections •Fujitsu & Daikin Mini Split Heat Pumps (ductless) •Brand Names For Less

Call Marlene

FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE

Big Y Auto Recycling Free auto removal Free metal drop off & pickup

250-442-3838

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Energy Upgrade Professionals

• Micro Current Facelift • Holistic Massage • Ionize Foot Detox • Infrared Sauna • Hot Stone Therapy • Hot Lava Shell Massage • Spa Treatments • Intense Pulsed Light COME OUT TO WALK THE TREE MAZE

FREE FREE FREE

CJ SERVICES

Misc. for Sale INSPECTIONS (WETT) and solid fuel appliances at Snowball Ventures. 250-442-2943.

Wood pellets and the units that heat with them at Snowball Ventures. 250-442-2943.

2,900 W generator $450; snow blower $500, Delta table saw $100. 250-442-2641.

7 ft Hibiscus plant, coral red blooms, needs space. Very healthy & unique. Best offer. $300 obo. 250-442-8201.

8 ft. pool table, 1 sets balls and cues, $250. 250-4420275.

9x12 ft 100% wool Indian carpet. Kashan design, blue, pink and brown tones on white background. N/S home, N/P. Price new was $2,900; offered at $625 obo. 250-442-8418.

Banff 2000 Hot tub, seats 6, 44 jets, 2 pumps, 1500Lt. $3,500. 250-442-0456.

Dog crate, 21 in wide by 31 in long by 23 in high - as new, $75 obo. 250-442-5653.

CALL DELPHINE AT 250-442-2191 EXT. 205 TO ADVERTISE IN MARKETPLACE

MR. & Mrs. FIX IT

INTERIOR & EXTERIOR RENOVATIONS & REPAIRS

A- STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges / Equipment Wheel loaders JD 644E & 544A / 63’ & 90’ Stiff boom 5th wheel crane trucks/Excavators EX200-5 & 892D-LC / Small forklifts / F350 C/C “Cabs”20’40’45’53’ New/ Used/ Damaged /Containers Semi Trailers for Hiway & StorageCall 24 Hrs 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Shen Nong Traditional Chinese Medicine for Prevention and Treatment of Diseases • Chinese Acupuncture & Herbs • Reflexology & more

Gunter J. Beisswenger DR. T.C.M 250-442-5802

7487 2nd St. Grand Forks

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Real Estate

Real Estate

Plants /Nursery

For Sale By Owner

Mobile Homes & Parks

Misc. for Sale

Misc. for Sale

Misc. for Sale

Misc. Wanted

CAN’T GET Up Your Stairs?

Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-9815991.

Everbearing raspberry canes, $2 ea. 250-442-8026.

SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

Cash paid! Pre 1966 silver coins, paying 12x per face value. Have references. Phone 250-666-0319.

Composted manure $20 Bobcat bucket, del avail. Bobcat/ dump trailer/ post auger /tractor-rotivator/ post pounder/ rotorey mower $60/hr.

250-442-2573, 250-442-9518.

DIY STEEL Building deals!

Many sizes and models. Make an offer on clearance buildings today and save thousands of dollars. Free brochure - 1-800668-5111 ext. 170.

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

Local Coin Collector buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic, Gold & Silver Coins.

Call Chad 250-499-0251

www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT

Misc. Wanted

Lund Guide 12 ft boat, 15 HP Evinrude, Belgium BAR 30-06; seeking 4,000 watt Honda generator. 250-443-2373.

Mini bike suitable for a 10 yr old. Mike, 250-442-0144.

We buy gold! Rings, chains, bracelets, etc. Cash paid by value (weight and karat). Even broken jewelry and scrap gold.

Picture ID required. Grand Forks Pawnshop, 225 Central.

250-442-5552.

Lets You Live Life.

Musical Instruments

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Houses For Sale

Grand Forks: 3 bdrm condo, #1-6690 21st St, recent upgrades to bathroom & kitchen, new paint, asking $135,000.

250-443-1403.

Christina Lake: 3-bdrm, 3bath, lake view. $357,500. $5,000 down, $867.50 mo mort. assume. 403-710-4349.

Grand Forks. Brand new custom 2 storey. $325,000. With opt. rent to own, 0% interest, 15% down. 250-497-7808.

Newly Renovated 5 bdrms, 2 baths, everything brand new. $255,000. 250-442-8760.

Piano tuning and repair. Call Mike, 250-442-3366.

Small Ads work!

Houses For Sale

Houses For Sale

A W E D

home on over 1/2 acre. Very popular east side location, great sunsets.

120 ft of lakefront. Great decks and views and landscaping. New top of the line boat dock. New Allan Block beach wall. Rare find.

T O W N

MLS# K204338

Certified Journeyman

PORTABLE AND AFFORDABLE

Classy Cuts 26 years Experience

Hair Salon

Trendy cuts, perms & colors • Walk-ins Tansportation provided for seniors if needed

Terry 250-443-3200

Grand Forks: 2 bdrm mobile, private setting $600 month; 2 bdrm apt $725 month util inc.

N/S, N/P, References.

Ken: 250-442-2632.

$

950,000

900 FT OF RIVERFRONT 16.79 Acres. Large home with lots of updates. 2000+ Sq.ft. shop and other outbuildings. Fenced and animal ready. Unlimited potential and move-in ready. Priced below assessment.

MLS# K203377 $489,900

OVER 600 FT OF RIVERFRONT.

Great private sandy swimming holes. Unique open concept home and shop are as new, custom built. Circular driveway with lots of RV room. Big decks, hot tub, many other extras.

MLS# K206797

$

399,000

CALL DELPHINE AT 250-442-2191 EXT. 205 TO ADVERTISE IN MARKETPLACE

Siding/RooÀng Cabinets Finishing

TOTAL FINISH CONTRACTING ) Full Renovations ) ) ) ) )

Basement Development Flood Damage Repairs Foundation Crack Repairs Kitchen & Bathroom Renovations New Construction

Free Estimates/Competitive Rates

Call Alek 250-443-4537 Flooring: Hardwood/Laminate/Tile

7665 McCallum View Dr.

Rentals Grand Forks Realty Ltd.

Call today for your free market evaluation

Framing

Painting Interior/Exterior

250-442-5244

Apt/Condo for Rent

Features of the Week Pete Vanjoff 442-7415

Full Drywall Services

MOBILE WELDING

RETIRE IN Beautiful Southern BC, Brand New, Opening May 2012.

COPPER RIDGE. Manufactured Home Park, New Home Sales. Keremeos, BC 250-462-7055. www.copperridge.ca

Rentals

Apt/Condos for Sale

MARKETPLACE Jim Long

DOWNTOWN. 1 Side newly decorated and vacant. Other side rented. Each side has 4 bdrms, 3- 4 pce baths, garden area & storage shed. $337,900. (604)534-2748.

Real Estate

IMMACULATE LAKEFRONT

E W E R

MERRITT SxS Duplex.

Mariposa Greenhouse open 9am-5pm 7 days/wk. Come check us out and tag a basket for summer blooms. 3705 Koochin Rd. You can “like us” on Facebook!

Excellence, Professionalism & Customer Satisfaction is our #1 priority Interior/Exterior Painting on Renovation, New Construction, Repaints and Commercial Sites + Pressure Washing +

Brian Day

250-666-0666

Grand Forks, BC email: prestige_painting_@hotmail.com

KITCHENS & BATHROOMS by Larry Podmoroff Journeyman Carpenter

CUSTOM SHOP WORK 250-443-3166

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Open Tues-Fri 10-5 Sat 10-1 www.medomakfarm.com 5040 Siminoff RoadÊUÊ250-442-3817

and Garden Centre

Classic Design Studio

Offering a wide selection of bedding plants, herbs, vegetable plants, basket stuffers, hanging baskets, trees, shrubs, perennials, soils & fertilizers and more!

For All Your Gardening Needs OPENING: APRIL 6 – 9 am to 5 pm 5425 Hughes Road • 250-442-3845

Konrad

Mechanical Inc.

Call us for all your plumbing needs Residential – Commercial Senior’s TEL: (250) 443-2375 Rates!

PLUMBING - IN-SLAB HEATING - STEAMFITTING

Alpine’s

Holistic Healing Kathleen Smythe, CHTP

• Craniosacral Therapy (Adult and Pediatric) • Lymph Drainage • Heart Centered Therapy • Certified Healing Touch Practitioner

159 Alpine Rd, Christina Lake, B.C. 250-447-6201

YEARS EXPERIENCE • Supplier & Installer of Canyon Creek & Euro Rite & Westwood Cabinets • Counter Tops - supply & install Marble & Composite, Post Form & Custom Built • Installation of Floor & Wall Ceramic Tile, Laminate & Hardwood Flooring

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Laser engraving Clocks, Lamacold Labels Plaques, pins, awards Granite headstones Jewel boxes, Wood boxes Corporate Awards Etched wine glasses Cremation urns

Tanning Studio • Offering exercise sessions that address health conditions, injury recovery & fitness goals • Choose from 1 hour or 1/2 hour sessions • Train at private studio or at your own home • Tanning packages and products available • Monthly studio membership

BY APPOINTMENT ~ For more information call Tammy Certified Medical Exercise Specialist & Personal Trainer 250-442-9866 or (home) 250-442-3110

GRAND FORKS UPHOLSTERY 3440 ALMOND GARDENS ROAD WEST PHONE: 250-442-7276 BOATS - AUTOMOBILES - RV’S - FURNITURE

Phone Dana ~ 250-442-2445 email: classicdesignstudio@telus.net

Grand Forks Deck and Rail Topless Glass and Aluminum Hand Railing

Waterproof Vinyl Decking

Hardwood Floor Installation & Refinishing

Derek Pankoff PH: 250-443-3048 • 250-442-9795 Email: gfdeckandrail@yahoo.ca

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Rentals

Transportation

Apt/Condo for Rent

Homes for Rent

Auto Financing

Grand Forks: 1 bdrm close to downtown, 55+, N/S, N/P, ref req. $750 mo + utils. 250-4420952, 250-442-5984. Avail May 1.

Grand Forks: 3 bdrm, 2 bath, west of town, W/D, internet & cable. N/S, N/P. Responsible tenant.$1,150 mo. 250-4427349.

Grand Forks: main floor, 3 bdrm renovated house on acreage suitable for working couple, $1,200 month plus utilities. 250-442-2424.

Grand Forks May 1st, 2bdrm, N/S, N/P, ref required, yard maint, W/D, F/S. $625/+ utilities. Cheryl, 250-492-5931.

Grand Forks: New. $950/m.

Opt rent to own. 0% interest, 15% down. 250-497-7808.

Grand Forks: Newly renovated 2 bdrm mobile w/ addition and woodstove, 2 car garage, 24 km north of town. 250-4420930.

9/5 2% !002/6%$ s 9/5 2% !002/6%$

Commercial/ Industrial Prime downtown Grand Forks location - 3rd St Plaza, 3,000+ sq ft Lots of parking.

Call 250-666-0088.

1000 sq ft. Commercial office space for rent next to the Gazette on Riverside Dr. Avail.

Sept. 15/11. 780-723-2297.

Grand Forks: NEW OWNERSHIP. 3 commercial spaces, in town (Black Knight building) & 1 on hwy. Available now. 250442-2599 / 250-443-1599.

Want to Rent

Christina Lake: 1 bdm cottage w/ covered deck, bsmt, grdn, w/d, pets ok, low utils. n/s $650 + util. 604-771-1570.

Mobile Homes & Pads Grand Forks: 33 ft penthouse 5th wheel set up on the river, asking $13,000. Pad rent $300 a month. Will consider rent to own. Call 442-2995 after 5pm.

Grand Forks: Mobile home pad on the river, $300 a month pad rent. Call 442-2995.

Houses For Sale

YOU’RE APPROVED Call Dennis, Shawn, or Patti

for Pre-Approval www.amford.com or www.autocanada.com

BORDER COUNTRY REALTY

250-442-2124

1-800-949-4499 www.bordercountryrealty.ca

9/5 2% !002/6%$ s 9/5 2% !002/6%$

Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca

Suites, Lower

Grand Forks: Desperately seeking room & board. Single female, clean, quiet, N/D, no drugs, N/P. 250-442-3881.

Grand Forks: Wanted!

House to rent. Professional working parent looking for 2-3 bdrm in town, close to town.

Clean, responsible tenant.

Need fully fenced yard. Elizabeth, 250-442-6611, 250-5849100 or 9-5 at 250-442-2191.

Mom, Dad & baby looking for nice place to live. Grand Forks or Christina Lake. N/S, N/P, local references. 250-447-7616.

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DONT MISS THIS ONE! 2 bed, 2 bath Bungalow. Gas Fire place, fenced yard Ideal Location! $249,500 Call Sharon

Fantastic view on this private .908 acre property.

Ideal location to build your dream home or a great rental income property. MLS# K211341 $109,000 Call Jazz or Val

PRICE HAS BEEN REDUCED TO $259,000 1176 sq. ft 2 bed home with 24 x 26 Garage/shop all on 1.27 VIEW ACREAGE! MLS# K202723 Call Sharon

Relax on your lake front property at Christina Lake. 2.6 acres of private boat access with close to 300 feet of beach. A seasonal creek flows down the edge of this fantastic property. An 11x14 rustic cabin and a large deck for you to enjoy your hot summer nights.

MLS# K211497 $419,000 Call Jazz or Val

Build your new house at Christina Lake. Walking distance to the Christina Lake Golf Course or dinner out. You are only minutes away from the USA border or the fantastic Cascade Falls.

MLS# K211184 $59,800 Call Jazz or Val

Near new mobile home located in a creekside trailer park in Greenwood BC. This home is in immaculate condition, with a covered deck, fully fenced yard. Great storage shed that is wired and insulated. Portable garage included, all furnishings negotiable. A definite must see!

MLS# K210376 $92,000 Call Jazz or Val

Nice family home, eat in kitchen with plenty of cabinets. Walking distance to schools, recreation and shopping. Fully fenced backyard.

Large recreation room in the basement.

MLS# K205033 Call Val or Jazz

Just $150,000 will buy you this great retirement or starter home. Main floor laundry, covered deck, workshop, storage shed and greenhouse. Just a short walk to the beach. MLS# K211881 call Val or Jazz to set up an appointment to view.

Large custom 3700 sq ft home on a .56 acre corner lot, close to school, recreation and hospital. 3 bedroom, 4 bath, sauna, formal living room, large rec room with wet bar and home theatre. MLS# K207027 Call Val or Jazz

North Fork Paradise on 25 private acres.

Gorgeous executive home enjoys views of the Granby River Valley from every window. $539,000 MLS# K202097 Call Sharon

A successful diner in Greenwood BC. 26 seat Restaurant with an additional 20 seat covered patio.

High visibility and is known as “The place to eat” MLS# K4100003 $229,000 Call Val or Jazz

3 + 1 bedroom home overlooking Greenwood. $169,000 MLS# K191632 Call Sharon

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Houses For Sale

Houses For Sale

Property Management Services Owners and Prospective Tenants Call

Ken Dodds

250-442-2711 Toll free: 1-800-567-3199 Website: www.grandforksrealestate.ca

STYLISH RANCHER! Main floor living at its best! Redesigned in 2007, custom cherry cabinets and Corian counters. Tile floors, vaulted ceilings, deck w/hot tub. Landscaped, large fish pond and more. Quick possession available. $324,900 MLS# K210420

BEST VALUE IN GREENWOOD! Neat & clean 3 BR. Attached garage & large corner lot. Cheaper than rent at $129,000.

OVER 2100 SQ FT OF LIVING SPACE! Christina Lake only a short walk away! $278,000 MLS# K212129

Linda Laktin 250-442-3099

Barry Poppenheim 250-449-8276

MANY UPGRADES TO THIS HOUSE new bamboo floors clawfoot tub and pedestal sink and a separate shower. Electrical has been upgraded, double lot boasts privacy and a detached garage. $164,900 MLS# K211384

Harry Davy 250-442-0466

Wayne Greenhalgh 250-442-9090

Serving the Boundary Country with Award Winning Service for over 35 years

Christina Lake: 1-bdrm furnished suite, N/S, W/D. $550/mon includes utilities 250-878-4413. Avail May 1.

Cottages / Cabins

Abbeyfield senior’s home has a vacancy. Meals, utilities & cable all inclusive, $1,300.

Contact Ron, 250-442-5550.

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Grand Forks lg refurbished 2 bdrm apt., overlooking river.

Avail May 1st. 250-442-8367.

Grand Forks: Newer 2 bdrm apt in 6-plex, ground level, avail. April 1. 250-838-9757.

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Rentals

Cindy Anthony 250-442-7379

THIS IMMACULATE HOME HAS IT ALL! It even has fully serviced RV parking in the back. A must see! $264,900 MLS# K211827

Deanna Thompson 250-442-7971

Terry Mooney 250-442-6777

250-442-2632

BEST BUY CONDO! Top floor, 2 BR. 2 bath, immaculate unit in a secure, adult building. Sit on your patio and watch the river go by. Asking only $149,500 and available for quick possession with all appliances. MLS# K203266

sold

THE PRICE IS RIGHT! Location is central! 3 BR home, full basement, carport and large lot perfect for gardening! Right Price of only $149,900 MLS# K206500

A MUST SEE A rancher beautifully refinished inside. New kitchen. New bath. New paint and flooring throughout. Ready to move in today. $249,900 MLS# K210484

HUGE PRICE REDUCTION! .84 acres of high-bank waterfront. 91 ft of frontage on Christina Lake, BC. $210,000. MLS# K197382

GREAT NEW PRICE on this 5 BR, 4 bath home in popular Valmar subdivision. Over 2700 sq ft. New kitchen, baths and other new upgrades. 1 or 2 BR basement suite potential. $249,000 MLS# K206278

3 BEDROOM HOME on 2 acres for your new hobby farm or country living. Minutes to town. $229,000 MLS# K211915

THIS 2700 SQ. FT. HOME has 3 BR, finished basement, open concept living on main floor and a large covered deck to enjoy year round. New flooring, roof and all new appliances. Great location close to town center, and on a quiet cul du sac. Priced to sell! $329,000 MLS# K205509

TASTEFULLY APPOINTED! home, 3 BR up w/basement suite.

Fenced yard and hot tub! $349,900 MLS# K210587

COUNTRY LIVING ON 1.16 ACRES. 4 BR, 3 BA home, large yard, 30’X26’ industrial steel building w/200 amp service. Fruit/nut trees. $299,000. MLS# K211743

ATTENTION SNOW BIRDS!!!

1 acre level lot, 8’ by 12 ‘ shed with 100 amp service, septic, Sion water, 22’ by 14’ shed. $115,000 MLS# K212026

ADULT COMMUNITY LIVING. 925 sq. ft. Modular home in just like new condition. 2 BR, ensuite plus main bath, Walk in closet, central air and much more.

Priced to sell. $135,000.

Pete Vanjoff 250-442-7415

Brian Thate 250-442-7370

Ken Dodds 250-442-2632

Linda Gray 250-442-6474

Pat Ballard 250-442-7616

Gayle Holmes 250-442-7516

Aaron Anthony 250-584-4663

Gary Smith 250-443-1256

Ingrid Mathison 250-442-3425

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Transportation

Transportation

Transportation

Cars - Domestic

Trucks & Vans

Utility Trailers

Boats

GRAND FORKS

1990 Ford 150 4x4, w/canopy, good working order, $1,000 obo. 250-442-8075.

1998 Chev Silverado 2500, 205,000 km, two sets of tires on rims, canopy, box liner, towing package, Asking $6500. contact John 250-4426759 or mckay_23334@yahoo.com 1998 Pontiac Transport van.

148,000 km, mechanic check.

Excellent condition, clean $3,500. 250-666-0062.

1999 GMC Silverado 4x4 ext cab, 160,000 km. $8,500 obo.

250-442-2641.

2001 Honda Odyssey LX, seats 7, V6 auto, 176 K, 2 sets tires. $4,900. 250-442-5129.

2002 Ford wheelchair van w/side lift. $10,500 obo. 250442-0656.

2010 7x16 car trailer, tandem, 4 wheel electric brake, 5,500 lb. $2,600. 250-442-8864.

1991 Malibu Tournament ski boat, only 600 hrs, must sell. $15,000 obo. 250-447-9756.

Legal Notices

Legal Notices

PARK & SELL Ph: 250-666-0088

Next to Greyhound Across from Ball Park You Park It - You Sell It No Commission!

Lots of Traffic - Great Exposure 80% of vehicles sold within 2 weeks!

$50 for regular size car/truck 1973 Comet, 56,100 miles, excellent shape, no rust, $2,000.

250-442-3191.

1997 Pontiac Sunfire, SE Rally, 5-spd, new clutch & winter tires, interior good condition.

Great for 2nd car & for teenagers to gain driving skills! $850 obo. Phone 250-666-0159.

2001 Buick LeSabre, 124,000 km, set of winters on rims. $5,500 obo. 250-442-2641.

BUSINESS BUSINESS DIRECTORY DIRECTORY ACCOUNTANTS ACCOUNTANTS

Notice to Creditors and Others Notice is hereby given to Creditors and others having claims against the estate of William Douglas Thomson, deceased, formerly of PO Box 2437, Grand Forks BC V0H 1H0, that the particulars of their claims should be sent to the executor, Melissa Thomson at P.O Box 2614, Grand Forks BC, V0H 1H0 on or before May 02, 2012, after which date the executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the executor then has notice.

2001 Mustang GT Convertible, 5 spd., black, 124,000km, top of the line, fully loaded, leather, excellent condition, never winter driven.

New clutch, brakes, roof, tuneup, serviced. Nicest around, no scratches or rock chips, garage kept. 6 CD stacker. $9,000 obo. 250-442-4243.

WEST WESTKOOTENAY KOOTENAY

Lia LiaAzhure AzhureInc. Inc. APPRAISALS APPRAISALS Serving Servingthe theWest WestKootenay Kootenayand and Certified General Accountant Certified General Accountant

250 -442 -0141 250 -442 -0141 rd 7157 - 3-rd3Street 7157 Street

KEMP HARVEY KEMP HARVEYBURCH BURCH KIENTZ INC. KIENTZINC. Certifi ed General Accountants Certifi ed General Accountants 619619 Central Ave., Grand Forks, B.C. Central Ave., Grand Forks, B.C.

2002 Chevy Impala, just spent $3,00 in extras. Must sell. $4,500. 250-447-9756.

BOOKKEEPING BOOKKEEPING

BOUNDARY BOUNDARY

Christine ChristineBrooks Brooks Bookkeeping Bookkeeping

Ph.Ph. 250.584.9398 250.584.9398

APPRAISERS APPRAISERS

1979 8.5 ft Okanagan camper, no leaks, very clean, fridge, furnace, new water heater. All in good working order. $2,250 obo. 250-447-7668.

D.G.D.G. (DAVE) MARSHALL , CRA, RI RI (DAVE) MARSHALL , CRA,

The eyes have it

1999 Allegro 32 ft motor home. Reduced - $22,000.

454, has gen, sleeps 8, hyd level, front air susp, queen bed walk around. Excellent condition. Has 50,000 km. 1-250442-2013.

1999 Palomino 21’ tent trailer, sleeps 8, new king & queen foamies, 3 way fridge, propane stove, $5000, 250-368-7286 BIG FOOT Sightings! New 2012 Big Foot Campers have arrived only at Mike Rosman RV! 1-800-667-0024 www.rosmanrv.com

Fetch a Friend from the SPCA today!

Scrap Car Removal Scrap Batteries Wanted We buy scrap batteries from cars & trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10.

Call Toll Free 1.877.334.2288

Bookkeeping Bookkeepingand and Income IncomeTax TaxService Service

30+ 30+ Years Experience Years Experience Residential & Vacant Acreage Residential & Vacant Acreage Appraisals for:for: Appraisals -Mortgage Applications -Mortgage Applications -Estate Purposes -Family Disputes -Estate Purposes -Family Disputes -Assessment Resolution -Assessment Resolution Phone: Res-250-442-5199 Phone: Res-250-442-5199 Cell-250-442-6199 Cell-250-442-6199 e-mail – marsda@telus.net e-mail – marsda@telus.net

E-fi E-file le Agent Agent

Phone Phone250-442-6781 250-442-6781

BOTTLE BOTTLE DEPOT DEPOT GGRAND ORKS RANDFF ORKS

BBOTTLE OTTLE BOUNDARY BOUNDARY DEPOT EPOT APPRAISAL S ERVICE S ERVICE D APPRAISAL Serving Grand Forks & Boundary Country Serving Grand Forks & Boundary Country

7816 7816Donaldson DonaldsonDr. Dr. Grand GrandForks, Forks,B.C. B.C. 250-442-2523 250-442-2523

Open OpenMonday MondaytotoSaturday Saturday

CABINETRY CABINETRY

CCASCADE ASCADE CCUSTOM USTOM C ABINETRY C ABINETRY • Kitchens • Kitchens • •Furniture Furniture • Counter Tops • Counter Tops • •Comm.

Comm.Millwork Millwork

6030 Whitehall 6030 WhitehallRd. Rd.• •250-442-2797 250-442-2797

CAR CARCARE CARE

Sport Utility Vehicle

Three great Three greatservices servicesatatone oneconvenient convenientlocation! location!

spca.bc.ca

1998 Toyota Rav4, 5 spd, 4 dr, silver, 310,000 km. Well maintained, reliable. $3,995.

C/w 2 sets tires on rims (new winters). 250-442-4279.

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ANIMAL CONTROL ANIMAL CONTROL

S. Craig Caruso S. Craig Caruso

Recreational/Sale

BRAD BRADMcPEEK, McPEEK,D.A.R. D.A.R.

PHONE PHONE250-442-7030 250-442-7030

E-mail: E-mail:wkappraisals@shaw.ca wkappraisals@shaw.ca

Animal Control Of¿Of¿ cercer Animal Control

1991 Harley Fat Boy, appraised at $25,000, must sell $15,000 obo. 250-447-9756.

Boundary BoundaryRegions Regionssince since1993 1993

Ph:Ph: 250-442-2121 250-442-2121

ANIMAL ANIMALCONTROL CONTROL

Motorcycles

APPRAISERS APPRAISERS

FullFull Service Mechanical ••Full Service Mechanical FullService ServiceAuto AutoBody Body FullFull Service Custom Muffl erer Centre Service Custom Muffl Centre••ICBC ICBCExpressValet ExpressValetCertifi Certified ed Mechanics: 250-442-3828 • Auto Mechanics: 250-442-3828 • AutoBody: Body:250-442-0507 250-442-0507

6391 Highway 6391 Highway3,3,Grand GrandForks, Forks,BC BC

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BOUNDARY BUSINESS DIRECTORY CONTRACTOR

CONTRACTOR

Screened & Crushed Gravel special driveway mix, drain rock, blend sands, GRAVEL & SAND PEA GRAVEL Road Grader Service Division of Gofer Farms Ltd. – Hay Sales 10405 Granby Rd (9 km) • email: gofer@xplornet.com

OFFICE 250-442-0428

Please phone 250-368-6999 for an appointment

250-442-2500 cell 250-442-7858

HOME INSPECTIONS

Licensed & Insured Commercial * Residential General Contracting Renovations * Project Management Free Estimates

Ph/Fx 250-443-3226 Cell 250-442-9825 E-mail ray_kris@telus.net

Boundary Electric (1985) Ltd. • Electric Motor Sales & Repair • Pump sales & Service • Electric Parts & Sales Counter • Commercial, Residential & Industrial Electric Service Work • New Construction Electrical Contract Reg. #1210

CertiÄed Septic Planner / Installer Mini & Mid Sized Excavators Bobcat / Dump Truck / Hiab

CALL BARRY

7990 Columbia Drive

250-442-5561

250-442-4220 Cell 250-442-7333

• Form Rentals • Concrete Accessories

GUTTERS FREE ESTIMATES

GENERAL CONTRACTORS 7816 Donaldson Dr 250-442-5229

P&L

Serving the Boundary & West Kootenays

GUTTERS & ROOFING Paul – 250-442-5612

HAIR SALON Large supply of rock for retaining walls, decorative purposes, etc.

Oasis

Bobcat, Excavating & Trucking Services ~ Certified Planner & Installer of Septic Systems Call Jimmy 250-442-9422

and Nail

COMPLETELY MOBILE – WE CAN GO ANYWHERE

GENERAL CONTRACTOR GEN STEVE DANSHIN • New Construction • Residential Builder • Renovations • Commercial Ph. 250-442-3744 Cell: 250-442-9437 Fax: 250-442-3720

ELECTRICAL

Redi Electric Ltd.

Reg. g No. 13266

Service & New Construction Commercial • Residential Industrial Pumps Honest Service – Quality Work

7920 Donaldson Dr. • 250-442-2082

Hair Studio Chris (Christine) Esselink ~ Licensed Stylist / Colorist ~ Nail Technician / Esthetician 7223 - 5th Street, Grand Forks, BC V0H 1H0

WOOD AND PELLET HEATING APPLIANCES 250-442-2943

Reg. #100851

Andy 250-442-0795

NEW LOCATION:

1649 Landsdowne Crescent • 250-442-0288 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Blair’s

Home Inspections Brian Blair

Phone: 250.442.8175 Cell: 250.443.1905 Email: blairshome@nethop.net

Serving the Kootenay Boundary CONSUMER PROTECTION BC #58522

MASSAGE THERAPY

Beverly Banks R.M.T. 7635 16th Street 250-442-8658

Monday to Friday Phone for appointment

OPTOMETRIST

Phone 250-442-2191 to advertise here

Dr. Alan LeRoy, O.D.*

SAW SHARPENING

Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Twisted Teeth Saw Shop

3rd St., Grand Forks

Saw, knife & tool sharpening service

250-442-8208

George Stooshinoff Certified Sawfiler Phone: 250-442-8359 gastoo@telus.net 3845 Victoria Rd., Grand Forks

OPTOMETRIST

* denotes Optometric Corporation

PLUMBING & HEATING

Granby Plumbing & Heating IAN ORSER New Construction / Renovations / Repairs Licensed Plumber / Bonded Gas Fitter

J&S MultiServices

Quality Equipment Flexible Rates

• Snow Removal • Rototilling • Firewood • Fencing • Custom Haying & Hay Sales John or Sherri

250-442-0007

NOTARY PUBLIC LOUISE CURRIER

Cell: 250-442-8118 granbycamp@hotmail.com

Your best buy is from a merchant you know

’ Andy

John Billwiller www.snowballventures.com 10545 Granby Rd., Grand Forks

Located at Boundary Electric

SAGAMORE RV & MINI-STORAGE Digital Video Surveillance Access 24 hrs/day – 7 days/week Personal Keypad Entry 5’x10’, 10’x10’, 10’x20’ & 10’x30’

148 Sagamore Avenue Grand Forks, B.C. 250-442-2652 www.sagamoreministorage.com

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CUSTOM UPHOLSTERY 38 years experience!

For all your RESIDENTIAL / COMMERCIAL / RECREATIONAL Reupholstery, Repairs and Custom Builds

250-442-2499

162 B – 72nd Ave • Grand Forks

WATER

ROOFING

D.D. Roofing

(Across from Fire Hall)

Ph: 250-442-0282

Reasonable Rates • Guaranteed Work

OPTICAL

Cell: 250-443-1273 Home: 250-442-2179

7215 2nd St., Grand Forks

Computerized Security Gate 5’ x 10’ to 10’ x 30’ Units

UPHOLSTERY

Asphalt Shingles • Metal • New & Re-roof • Resheet & Reconstruction

NOTARY PUBLIC

BOUNDARY MINI STORAGE 250-442-5561

Commercial / Residential

MULTI-SERVICES

STORAGE

7990 Columbia Drive

Seniors Discount - Free Estimates

Y&R Water

SALES & SERVICES Certified Pump Installers

• EOCP Certified • Cross Connection Certified (Backflow Prevention) WATER CONDITIONING • Water Softening, Reverse Osmosis, Filtration & Ultraviolet IRRIGATION & PUMPS

8098 Donaldson Drive • 250-442-5537

GRAND FORKS OPTICAL 334C Market Ave 250-442-3025

• Shingles • Metal • Composite • Torch Down FREE ESTIMATES

Phone 250-443-4144

SNOWBALL VENTURES Your Pellet Heating Specialist WETT CERTIFIED

Grand Forks

For information please call 250-447-6220

250-442-1259

HEATING

Kettle River Spa & Pool Co.

HOME HEALTH

We provide in home services, assisting seniors to remain independent in their own homes Serving Christina Lake & Grand Forks areas

ELECTRICAL

Walk-in Baths • Swimming Pools Accessories & Chemicals • Repairs

is resuming his practice in Grand Forks

Screened sand, road gravel, cement gravel, topsoil, drain rock & oversize, pit run.

Self-loading logging truck.

Construction

Hot Tubs

Dr. Jeffrey Hunt N.D.

Len Bannert Trucking Ltd.

RAY NYSTEN

HOT TUBS

HOLISTIC HEALING

You belong HERE!

You WILL be noticed and get MORE business by placing an ad in this directory

Ron’s Irrigation and Landscaping Automatic Sprinkling Systems and Repairs Water Dowsing Tree Pruning and Junk Removal PH

250-442-0867

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Wednesday, April 25, 2012 Grand Forks Gazette

Canadians are living longer and costs for the Old Age Security (OAS) are rising.

On April 1, 2023 the Government of Canada plans to start raising the age of eligibility for OAS and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) from 65 to 67.*

What does this mean for you?

54 or older as of March 31, 2012

You may still obtain OAS/GIS at age 65

53 or younger as of March 31, 2012

The age of eligibility for OAS/GIS will change gradually between 2023 and 2029

Starting in July 2013, Canadians who are eligible for, but not yet receiving OAS will have the flexibility to delay receiving it in exchange for a higher monthly amount at a later date.

The number of working-age Canadians for every senior is decreasing** 6

The number of working-age Canadians per senior is decreasing, placing additional pressure on the OAS program.

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**Source: 9th Actuarial Report on the Old Age Security Program

For a free brochure or more information visit www.ServiceCanada.gc.ca/retirement or call 1 800 O-Canada (TTY 1-800-926-9105) *Subject to parliamentary approval

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Phone Directory

see ad on page

ACE Gutters .............................................................................................250-442-8055.................. 8 Avalon Gardens ..................................................................................250-444-0144.................. 5 B&F Sales and Service ..................................................................250-442-3555.................. 6 Borderline Lumber...........................................................................250-442-7202.................. 7 Carson Road Gardens ..................................................................250-442-3306.................. 2 Country Road Greenhouse .....................................................250-442-3845.................. 7 Dirt Works .................................................................................................250-442-7636.................. 3 Durand’s Nursery..............................................................................250-447-6299.................. 2 Eagle Mountain Custom Metal Works.......................250-442-0534.................. 2 Garden Patch Greenhouse ......................................................250-442-0284.................. 6 Grand Forks Bottle Depot .........................................................250-442-2523.................. 6 Grand Forks Construction .......................................................250-442-5229.................. 5 Grand Forks Credit Union .......................................................250-442-5511.................. 5 Grand Forks Glass ............................................................................250-442-8311.................. 6 Grand Forks Home Hardware (Downtown) .........250-442-3135.................. 4 Grand Forks Realty..........................................................................250-442-2711.................. 8 Grand Forks Upholstery .............................................................250-442-7276.................. 2 J&S Multi-Services ............................................................................250-442-0007.................. 7 LV Interiors...............................................................................................250-442-0826.................. 6 Little Less Concrete..........................................................................250-444-2244.................. 5 Mariposa Greenhouses & Gifts ..........................................250-442-5240.................. 3 Morrissey Creek Building Supply.....................................250-442-2312.................. 4 MSC General Contractors ........................................................250-442-3744.................. 2 Nick’s Feed Centre ............................................................................250-442-2781.................. 8 Pharmasave ............................................................................................250-442-3515.................. 7 Planting Thyme ..................................................................................250-442-9858.................. 3 Regional District of Kootenay Boundary .......... 1-800-355-7352.................. 7 Rilkoff’s .........................................................................................................250-442-2510.................. 4 Urban Green/Copper Fields ........................................................................................................... 8 Valley Roofing ......................................................................................250-443-4144.................. 3 Willson’s Painting ............................................................................250-584-4866.................. 2 Y & R Water .............................................................................................250-442-5537.................. 7

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Home and Garden 2012

GENERAL CONTRACTOR • NEW CONSTRUCTION • RENOVATIONS • COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL BUILDER STEVE DANSHIN 1823 78th AVE GRAND FORKS, BC V0H 1H2 250.442.3744

❚ LAWNCARE

Lawn fertilization 101

Cell: 250.442.9437 Fax: 250.442.3720

PERFECTION P AINTING Graeme Willson 250-584-4866 ★ Interior / Exterior New Construction and Repaints ★ Architectural Faux Finishes ★ Hourly or Contract Rates

Professional Color Co-ordinating & Finishing Design Advisor perfectionpaintingservice@gmail.com

DURAND’S NURSERY There are no magic tricks to make your lawn better but there are three requirements: sunshine, water and human interaction.

Family Business 33 years of Seeding, Propagating, Transplanting, Nurturing, Landscaping & Sourcing Interesting Plants The third generation of Durands helping out...

250-447-6299 Email: durands@yahoo.com Hwy #3 & Johnson Rd CHRISTINA LAKE

KEVIN MAFFIOLI PHOTO

STEVE BARWICK Submitted

There are no miracles when it comes to lawncare, no special fertilizers and really no magic tricks to make your lawn better than your neighbors. It’s the basic understanding that a lawn has three requirements: • Sunshine – no sun, no life.

• Water – no water, no life.

• Human interaction – it needs to be fed and groomed to get results.

See, it’s really quite simple, we can control numbers two and three but we are not in charge of No. 1. Remember that when you’re trying to grow grass in the shadiest spot in your yard and the best you get is moss.

In the spring, rake your lawn, using a leaf rake, power rake or a thatch control blade on your mower. This breaks up winter kill and promotes new growth out of the existing grass plants.

Grass doesn’t die over the winter, it just goes to sleep until warm temperatures and sunshine awaken the plant; raking the lawn stimulates the wake up process.

Now we can approach the question I get all year long, what fertilizer should I use on my lawn? So I ask this question, “How many square feet is your lawn?”

People remember all kinds of facts, birthdates, anniversaries, every old phone number they’ve ever had but no one has ever told me the area of their lawn. Figure this out and write it down somewhere! Grade 7 math says length x width = square footage.

People want to know the hard stuff, like fertilizer formulas and coatings but I work on basics first, like size of the lawn.

“I don’t understand what’s written on fertilizer bags!” OK, here comes the technical part, fertilizer bag labels.

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Read this slowly and carefully. On the bag are three numbers and they represent the percentage of nitrogen (first number), phosphorus (second number) and potassium (third number) in the bag.

You should feed your lawn three to four applications of fertilizer a year: spring application should be a balanced application, i.e. 18-18-18, summer applications should be a low middle number, i.e. 20-0-20, and fall should be a low first number and high last number i.e. 15-15-30.

These are just examples and you have to just adjust the numbers for what is available at local stores.

Apply the fertilizer at 340.19 g (0.75 lbs) of nitrogen per application for every 304.8 metres (1,000 feet) of lawn.

I know what your thinking, “What does that mean?” Take the nitrogen number on the label of a bag (the first number) and divide it into .75. Example, a bag with the number 1818-18, take the first number 18 and write it down as a decimal (.18) then divide it into .75 (this number doesn’t change) this equals the actual pounds of fertilizer you need to apply to every 304.8 metres of lawn. In our example, .75 divided by .18 = 4.16 pounds of fertilizer per 92.9 square metres (1,000 square feet).

This is why you need to know your size of your lawn. If you had 232.25 square metres (2,500 square feet) of lawn you will need to evenly apply 4.72 kg (10.4 lbs) of fertilizer on your lawn.

So here are the last two tricks to good fertilizing. Apply half the fertilizer one direction then apply the other half in a different direction as this prevents fertilizer striping and the other tip: always water right after you fertilize. Do it when it’s raining or at night when the sprinklers will come on. Fertilizer burn is always something you should be aware of. Good luck and enjoy your lawn!

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❚ WOOD TREATMENT

How to stain your deck for the best results (NC) – A porch is a very public space that creates a first impression of your home.

In contrast, your deck is a private place, an extension of your home outdoors, built for relaxation.

Did you know that keeping them both in good shape and looking their best is a lot easier today than it used to be?

In fact, you can do everything you need to in one rain-free weekend, say the experts.

The first step is to thoroughly inspect your wood. Look for mildew. If you have it, remove it with a product designed specifically for the job.

If you are lucky enough not to face mould and mildew, you should still clean your wood with deck cleaner before staining.

According to Rob Pogue, the senior development associate for Olympic exterior stain, the difference between the finished appearance of porches and decks that are cleaned prior to staining – and those that are not – is significant.

“The cleaning step is well-worth the relatively small incremental investment of time and money. It will give you a much better-looking and longer-lasting finish,” he says and also points out that the website olympic.com offers a short, seven-minute video explaining how to clean and stain your deck or porch in two easy steps.

So what type of stain is best to use?

Pogue makes some suggestions.

“Remember that clear sealants, toners and semi-transparent stains are actually absorbed into the wood,” he says.

“If your porch or deck was built with high-grade woods such as cedar or redwood, using a clear sealant or toner will seal and protect it but the high-quality grain you paid extra for will still be the star of the show.”

On the other hand, a semi-transparent stain will apply more colour pigment and hide more of the grain.

“It’s a better choice for standardgrade woods that may have more blemishes and imperfections.”

Lastly, a solid-colour stain sits on the surface of your wood in the same way that paint does. “Solid stains are a better choice if you want only the texture of the wood to show through,” says Pogue.

He suggests solid colour for siding shakes and for older decks that are past

their prime. Deck builders advise their clients to invest in the highest-quality stain they can afford.

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Stain – you wouldn’t want it on your clothes, but on your outdoor wood décor – it’s a thing of beauti!

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Before you get all decked out, though, there are two simple secrets to a long-lasting finish – quality stain and prep work. Together they’re a dynamic duo. Without them, you might be doing your project again next year.

We understand. Prep work is a bit like homework beneficial but who want is to do it! However, since 90% of stan failure is due to lack of prep work, it’s key. Here are the simple, easy steps to protect your investment for a lifetime of enjoyment. If you are working with a brand new surface, always check moisture content to ensure that the wood has had sufficient time to dry. If so, you’ve earned a pass all the way to the Shiny is Out step! If the surface is not new, you got it – it’s step one for you!

To Strip or Not to Strip Deep down, you know it! If your existing stain is 30% peeling it is best to remove the coating and start fresh.

Natura Safe Strip effectively removes stain and paint from both horizontal and vertical surfaces. And, unlike sanding, it will not grind existing mildew deeper into the wood.

Green Clean Your surface must be free from mildew, dirt and grease.

Mildew sometimes cannot be seen, but if not removed it will cause the stain to peel. Assume it’s there and treat the surface with Natura Mildew Off. Next, remove grease and dirt with Natura Safe Prep. By the way, while your surface is getting clean, the environment is staying green. All Natura products are formulated to be safe for the environment.

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Shiny is Out Stains need to penetrate to be effective. New wood will sometimes have sheen known as mill glaze, which prevents stain from penetrating. Simply sand with 80 grit sandpaper or use Wood Shield Wood Restorer.

Phew! Now that the prep work is done, it’s time to add the beauty. Choose between a semi-transparent stain which will allow the natural grain and characteristic of the wood to show through, or a solid stain which will penetrate the wood and highlight the texture of the wood. Beauti-Tone’s Wood-Shield semi-transparent is available in 60 colours and Wood-Shield solid can be mixed in virtually any colour.

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(NC) – Vertical blinds were originally welcomed into the home, not for their good looks but for the good job they could do.

Nothing covers big windows and doors so well; nothing gets out of the way more completely when patio season comes around and nothing is so practical for cleaning.

But sometimes, the way they looked took second place to functionality.

Now that has changed. Fashion, always on the move, has caught up with verticals and created new reasons for making them your first choice for dressing windows highlighting colour, pattern, style and other visual features.

“The verticals in this collection are offered in over 200 colours and patterns,” says Mary Dobson, a spokesperson for Levolor Window Fashions in Canada. “You can find great fabrics and fabrications with everything from the timeless look of leather to the eco-chic look of bamboo.”

Dobson adds that a successful window treatment demands two solutions. First, it must be functional – it needs to control light, open and close easily and not cause problems with small children and pets.

It must also be easy to maintain.

Second, it should contribute to the style of the room – with colours that hold things together, patterns that excite the eye, and textures that inspire.

“Vertical blinds are a userfriendly solution for patio walkouts and large windows,” says Dobson.

“Choose room darkening and light filtering fabrics to meet your needs, and select from a number of different control options.”

But the big difference now, she points out, is the wide choice of materials and looks with linen, grass cloth, crushed satin, pintuck, origami, seagrass, leather and plaster

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among them. Many of these materials are available in other types of blinds, simplifying co-ordination from room to room.

“There are valances in several styles plus 20 different types of vanes,” Dobson continued, “including one S-shaped style that gives the look of fabric when the blind is closed.”

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Crafts from my â&#x20AC;&#x153;dreamâ&#x20AC;? garden it was there was a perfect patch of grass planted in it, no flowers.

A trellis, made from twigs woven in and out of each other, was located at the back and curved around the sides â&#x20AC;&#x201C; there was a vine climbing all over it.

The whole thing looked somewhat like a huge chair and I had a terrible urge to go and sit down.

As I started to walk toward it I saw a sign hanging in amongst the vines and it read, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sit, relax, contemplate life.â&#x20AC;? I did just that for several minutes, running my hands back and forth over the cool grass.

I moved on.

The last garden was a large round affair with a tree, shaped like an umbrella planted in the middle also surrounded with flowers of all kinds.

But instead of them growing here and there, they had been placed in three circles surrounding the tree, each one larger than the other.

There were rocks set amongst the flowers. I could see that something was written on them. I pick one up and it read â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cousin Fred 1999, 25 years old.â&#x20AC;? I picked up another it read â&#x20AC;&#x153;Grandma Joan 2012, 78 years old.â&#x20AC;? Looking closer all of the rocks had names and dates written on them. I then understood the one that read â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rock of ages.â&#x20AC;? After reading most of them, I moved on.

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Once upon a time I walked through the most beautiful garden, a special garden, an insightful garden.

I found it lying behind a swinging gate.

I stepped through to see before me three separate gardens surrounded by trees with a lovely patch of grass joining them all to each other.

Just after stepping in through the gate, there was a huge tree that was surrounded by all kinds of different flowers; it looked very much like a piece from an English cottage garden had been lifted and transplanted there.

I stood for a moment looking at the flowers and the butterflies that were flitting around and I saw that there was someone standing at the base of the tree in the center of the garden.

I suddenly realized that the person was me. I was looking in a full-length mirror, the kind you hang on a door.

The frame had been removed and sticks were glued around the edges and across it on one side. It blended in so well that I almost jumped when I saw my reflection.

There, hanging on one of the branches was a small sign reading â&#x20AC;&#x153;Reflect upon on what you see.â&#x20AC;? I stood quietly for a moment and then moved on.

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In an attempt to replicate the rock from my dream, I found a flat one (it had been residing in my friends garden, and yes I asked if I could borrow it).

I washed it off and wrote on it with black permanent marker. I think it looks quite like the one in my dream.

As for the mirror I guess the crafter runs deep in me because I was trying to figure out how it was made, even in my dream.

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The trellis is going to be a bit more challenging. I will have to have some help with that one. I will see if I can find some directions on how to do it and pass them on to you I a future article.

Happy dreams! â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Darlainea Redlack has taught a variety of crafting courses across the Boundary and is circulation co-ordinator for the Grand Forks Gazette.

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Wikipedia defines a weed as a plant growing in an undesired place that grows and reproduces aggressively, is considered a nuisance and unwanted in a farm, garden, or lawn.

Ralph Waldo Emerson says a weed is, “A plant whose virtues have never been discovered.”

Doug Larson declares a weed is, “a plant that has mastered every survival skill except for learning how to grow in rows.” Ella Wheeler Wilcox describes a weed as an unloved flower.

Not all weeds are without virtues. Some weeds are downright beneficial. Milkweed, dandelion and purslane, who through their unique qualities, are able to break up a hardened soil enabling nutrients to reach neighbouring plants with weaker or shallower roots without competing with them.

Some weeds are edible. The leaves, stems, and flowers of purslane, which is a succulent and tastes like spinach, can be eaten fresh in a salad or cooked and added to soup.

The young leaves of plantain can be eaten fresh but mature leaves should be cooked.

The seeds of pigweed can be cooked, like quinoa, and the leaves like spinach.

The leaves of lamb’s quarter, which is related to amaranth and quinoa, have a pleasant nutty flavor and can be eaten raw in a salad or cooked like spinach.

The young leaves of the stinging nettles can be eaten raw but are best when steamed, like spinach.

Nettles can also be used as a vegetarian source of rennet for cheese making.

The young leaves of burdock can be eaten raw, whereas the older leaves are best when boiled in one to two changes of water, with a pinch of baking soda. The roots of first year plants can be cooked in a soup or stir-fry.

After peeling to remove prickles, the stems and leaves of the thistle can be eaten raw.

The roots are best boiled or roasted or they can be cooked, dried, and ground to flour.

Immature flower heads are best steamed.

All parts of a young shepherd’s-purse can be eaten raw.

Pods and seeds taste peppery. Tenderize older plants by adding pinch of baking soda to cooking water.

Wayne W. Dyer suggests that if we change the way we look at things and the things we look at change, so I tried to see weeds in a different light and what do you know – lots of them look like salad to me.

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Home and Garden 2012 ❚ HOME ENERGY

A guide to geothermal systems (NC) – Geothermal heating and cooling is an environmentally-friendly option available to homeowners and serves as a great method for working towards a self-sufficient home.

Instead of pulling heat from natural gas, fuel oil or electrical heat sources, geothermal heating draws from the earth’s natural heat below the frost line.

As spring arrives and the ground thaws to facilitate the installation of this system, the Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI) encourages homeowners to consider geothermal heating as a long-term solution to high home heating and cooling bills, and as a great way to protect the environment for future generations.

How it Works Using an underground piping system called a ground loop, a high-pressure liquid is circulated in order to absorb the natural warmth from deep

in the earth surrounding your home, transferring this heat through your home’s forced air or radiant flooring system.

In the summer, this process is reversed. Heat is drawn from inside the home through the same system, and returned to the earth. Geothermal systems will heat your home in the winter and cool it in the summer.

Maintenance Beyond general service calls, geothermal units are virtually maintenance-free.

When properly installed, the buried ground loop will last for generations. With all components housed indoors and underground, the system is not exposed to harsh weather conditions, and will provide benefits to the home for decades to come. The key is to ensure a proper installation.

Benefits Though the cost of geothermal installation can be a substantial investment, many

provincial governments offer rebate programs that refund up to half the cost.

These programs exist because the environmental benefits of these programs are substantial. Even in the absence of these programs, however, you may be surprised to find out how quickly these systems can pay for themselves in energy savings, especially in a time of escalating energy costs.

If you are interested in learning more about this money-saving, eco-friendly system, visit www.hrai.ca for a list of contractors in your area that can help you decide if this system is right for you.

With so many benefits to the earth and your family, geothermal heating and cooling is a valuable investment for the future of your home, and something Canadians should consider for their indoor comfort needs for their places of residence.

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Home and Garden 2012 ❚ GARDENING TIPS

Exercise and stretching key for gardeners (NC) – To novice gardeners, the pastime seems like a breeze, but green thumbs know there’s plenty of hard work required to make your garden grow.

Lifting and hauling, digging, aerating and planting are all good exercise, but they can also lead to injury if the gardener isn’t properly prepared.

“Many of us relax and become a bit more sedentary in the winter, and we pay the price when gardening season begins,” says Dr. Natalia Lishchyna, president of the Ontario Chiropractic Association (OCA).

“Gardeners throughout the spring and summer often experience repetitive strain injuries of the wrist and elbow and sprain/strain injuries to muscles throughout the body, especially in the lower back.

These injuries can be easily prevented with appropriate warm ups and proper gardening techniques and tools.”

To help gardeners enjoy the season without injury, the OCA created Plant and Rake Without the Ache, a free public education program featuring information and tips every gardener should have before they dig in this spring.

Take a look at these stretching tips to help create your dream garden pain-free.

Stretch before you start Warm up with a short walk, then gently repeat each of the following stretches five times.

Hold all stretches for 15 to 20 seconds.

Stop if it is painful.

• Thigh stretch: With one hand on the wall or a tree, bend your left knee then reach back and hold your ankle with your right hand. Pull your heel toward your buttocks and hold for 30 seconds. Relax and repeat with the other leg. To stretch the back thigh muscles (hamstrings), with one hand on the wall or a tree put one foot

Before planting flowers in your garden, take some time to exercise and stretch.

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on a chair, stump, or step. Slowly bend forward from the waist until you feel the pull at the back of your thigh. Hold for 30 seconds. Relax and repeat with the other leg.

• Back stretch: Sit on a chair and slowly bend your body forward from your hips, putting your head down and resting your hands on the floor. Hold, then relax.

• Shoulder rolls: With your arms hanging loosely at your sides, slowly rotate your shoulders in a circular motion forward, then backward.

• Wrist extension: Hold one arm straight out as if you were giving a “stop” signal, use your opposite hand to hold this position. Hold. Repeat with the other hand.

• Wrist flexion: Hold one arm out in front, palm down. Bend your fingers until they point toward the ground. Use your opposite hand to hold this position.

More information can also be found on their website, www.chiropractic.on.ca.

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