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Oberg crowned Miss Trail 2012

BY BREANNE MASSEY Times Staff

After seven months of hard work, the crowing moment finally came Friday night.

Addison Oberg was named Miss Trail 2012 while Ashley Horrill was selected Trail’s Princess in front of a big crowd at the Charles Bailey Theatre.

It was a night filled with honours for Oberg who was also named Miss Congeniality (an award her sister, Melanie Oberg, won in 2010), and presented with the talent award for an art exhibition slideshow as well as the award for being the “most dedicated.”

It was all a bit overwhelming for 16-year-old J.L. Crowe student.

“It’s such an honour,” said Oberg. “I didn’t think I was going to get it. I’m so proud of how far all the girls have come, it was very touching and I was trying so hard not to tear up but I did in the end.”

Horrill, also a 16-year-old Crowe student, admitted it still hadn’t sunk in.

“It feels like I’m still in a dream.

I couldn’t believe it, I reacted and then I kind of paused and didn’t know what was going to happen next. But then Megan (McIntyre, 2011 princess) was crying, and that’s when I knew it was real.”

Friday’s Trail Ambassador program showcased several unique talents and highlighted each candidate’s hard work, dedication and passion for their community—along with several new skills.

“We learned a lot,” said Horrill “It’s so worthwhile.”

During the seven-month training period, the candidates learned about public speaking, the history of the area and how to speak to municipal delegates.

But the girls prized their newly found confidence and budding friendships above all else.

“We’re all winners,” said Horrill. “I will remember this experience forever.

I’ve made lifelong friends, I know that I can come back to Trail whenever they’re

in town and reminisce about our memories of being in Miss Trail.”

The audience was filled with tears of joy, a sense of pride as well as a long line of supportive friends and family from within the community.

Michelle Epp, the program coordinator, admitted there were some concerns that with 11 candidates the evening might be a long one. But she credited pageant coordinator Bev Benson for her amazing work.

She added the pageant drew rave reviews from those in attendance.

Some of the highlights included a group of candidates who won other awards like Miss Italo Canadese, Melissa Tracanelli – the Speech Award; Miss Trail Rotary Katy Fowler and Miss Hall Printing Caitlin Crockett – the Blossoms: Trail Communities in Bloom Award; Miss Colombo Lodge Serena Ross – the Conscientious Award; and Miss Trail Firefighters IAFF Local 941 Kelsa Quakenbush – the Perseverance Award.

Perfect weather drew record crowds creating a silver lining on the once stormy horizon of Silver City Days as the city’s biggest festival shone on the weekend.

An estimated 40,000 people squeezed into downtown Trail for the 49th annual festival — which ended Sunday evening — with nearly 8,000 jamming the midway and the vendor court on Saturday after the parade.

People came from across the West Kootenay, and made a homecoming sojourn from coastal climes and Alberta to take in the festival festivities.

It was a sensory delight, a riot of smells, sounds, sights and tastes for all ages, weaving a weekend of merriment and frivolity in a way only a fair could do.

The cheerful character of the celebration contradicted the fact the venerable festival was in jeopardy of being cancelled late last month after its funding formula was tampered with by Trail city council.

Instead, Silver City Days rippled throughout the week with various events — including the Trail/Warfield Citizen of the Year on Tuesday, the opening of the midway on Wednesday, the food vendors sizzling it up on Thursday, and the Miss Trail Pageant beautifully seasoning the festival on Friday — building up to the weekend and its biggest day on Saturday.

And Saturday did not disappoint. A colourful parade winding through the downtown began the day, giving way to the adrenaline-infused Cliffhanger, Spinner and the Zipper on the midway, culminating with a stunning fireworks display at night that drew applause and hoots of appreciation from the crowd scattered throughout the Columbia River valley.

The ripple effect continued Sunday as a record 300 runners hit the pavement in the Fun Run in the morning, and Gyro Park was filled with families for Family Fun Day in the afternoon.

It was a weekend to remember, said Ian McLeod, the president of Silver City Days’ organizing committee, for many of the people who attended the five-day extravaganza.

“It was busy pretty much all the way through,” he said.

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REGIONAL Planning underway for next year

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Skatepark plans rolling along

BY ARNE PETRYSHEN Rossland News

The Rossland Skatepark Association (RSA) is moving ahead with the design of the city’s skatepark.

The association had some big news recently, with the decision on who would design the park.

Robin Strachan, a RSA director, said they had just gone through a request for proposal process.

“We went out to industry and skate park design professionals and we got some good replies back,” Strachan said.

“We’ve selected the company Spectrum Skateparks.

Jim Barnum, with the company, is designing the park.”

In consultation with Barnum, the RSA was doing an assessment Monday of the grounds below the skatepark site, on the Emcon lot.

Barnum, who’s Vancouver company specializes in skateparks exclusively, was in Rossland a few weeks ago for an initial site visit and to meet with the rest of the board to review what Rossland is looking for in a park.

Back in November 2011, the RSA held the first of design meetings open to public input.

“We asked anybody to fill out a survey about different aspects of the park,” Strachan said. “What do Rosslanders want to see in the skatepark itself as for features, physical objects or the feel and look of the park?”

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He said they want to address any issues of sound barriers for local residents and other concerns.

“We got a great amount of results back for that. We were able to summarize the survey using raw data,” he said.

“From that they formatted it into what we call design intent. So it tries to summarize what we’re looking for: Approximately 1,500 sq. ft. (140 square metres) on the south eastern corner of the Emcon lot.”

He said it’s clear from the results that Rossland is looking for a “flawy” park, which fits in with the mountain culture, biking and other aspects of the area.

“When you look at some of the other skateparks around the area, whether it’s Castlegar, the one planned for Nelson or Trail… We want to try to be something that’s a little bit different,” he explained.

“They’re a little bit more street orientated, so we’re definitely going with more flow and that’s going to fit in well with the bikers as well.”

Strachan said that the RSA has been in consultation with the mining museum as well, as the site used to be a train site. They hope to infuse some of that cultural heritage into the theme of the park.

“Just recently the mining museum emailed us some pictures of what this site used to look like to draw on some inspiration,” he said.

“So we’re looking at that as to how to build that into the park.”

The RSA hopes to have the design wrapped up in June, and will be having a public meeting prior to that, either later this month or early June, to present the designs.

At that meeting they will see what people think of the design and will likely have some 3D models and other things.

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New fees in effect at landfill

BY TIMES STAFF Tipping fees at the McKelvey Creek Landfill have increased by one third.

Recognizing that the Regional District Tipping Fee will be increasing to $3 per garbage bag (instead of $2), the city’s fee for sale of residential garbage bags will be increased as

tipping fees at McKelvey Creek Landfill.

Although it has been noted, that clear yard and garbage bags are more commonly sold.

The new price includes a suggestion for council’s consideration; the change of price for residential garbage bags could ring in at $2 per bag.

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Interior Health officials will discuss concerns

BY KARL YU Grand Forks Gazette

Interior Health Authority (IHA) officials will finally hold a meeting in Grand Forks to discuss local residents’ health care concerns at Boundary Hospital.

Christine Thompson, chair of the local Concerned Citizens for Community Health Care group, said she received confirmation that IHA officials, including IHA CEO Dr. Robert Halpenny and Board Chair Norman Embree, will be in Grand Forks at Boundary Hospital

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At present, the city charges a fee of $1 for the purchase of both residential garbage bags and clear yard waste bags.

In its April 18 regular council meeting, councilor Robert Cacchioni noted the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary approved an increase in the

All of the vendors reported a huge increase in traffic and sales compared to previous years, with the overall festival being a “70 per cent improvement,” McLeod added.

The Sidewalk Café stepped back into Silver City Days at a good clip, after a four-year absence, as hundreds of people poured through the doors of the Cominco Arena for traditional Italian fare.

Hosted by the Trail Smoke Eaters, the allday event was very well attended and concluded with a dance, said team president Tom Gawryletz.

“And we got off to a good start for next year,” he said.

McLeod is already thinking about next year, with the 50th anniversary planning underway and the vendors signed on. He said by the end of the month they will be knocking on Trail city council’s door asking for support and funding for the celebration.

He encouraged people to write council to tell them how much they liked the festival and help build a case for additional funding to do up the anniversary right, said McLeod.

“We’re going to go right into (the 50th), we’re not taking any breaks,” he said.

“We’d like to put on a big show for the people of Trail.”

on May 23 at 4 p.m. at the hospital’s board room.

Thompson also said there would only be 30 minutes allotted for the meeting and Karl Hardt, a communications officer for Interior Health, said that the meeting with residents is only one of many that IHA executives would be attending that day.

“The length of the meeting was determined based on the fact that the CEO and board chair have several stakeholder meetings while in Grand Forks,” Hardt

explained in an email.

Hardt also said that due to regulations and safety, there will only be a limited number of people that can attend.

“Recognizing the meeting room can hold up to a specific number of people (approximately 50 people based on local government regulations) we’ve suggested to Christine Thompson that she coordinate the attendance to ensure the number of people attending does not exceed capacity,” continued

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“We all have a responsibility to ensure that hospital operations are not negatively impacted.”

There are a number of health care-related concerns for locals, including senior care and Broadacres Care Facility, just to name a few.

Thompson originally approached IHA about a meeting as city councillor, at last September’s Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) conference.

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Province staring at billion-dollar bill for seismic upgrades

BY JEFF NAGEL Black Press

The province is promising $122 million for seismic upgrades at 14 high priority schools, while nearly 140 other schools also deemed highly vulnerable in a major earthquake will wait in line behind them.

Schools slated for upgrades include South Delta Secondary in Delta, Aberdeen Elementary in Abbotsford, Alpha Secondary in Burnaby, Banting Middle School in Coquitlam, Argyle Secondary in North Vancouver, C.E. Barry Intermediate in Hope and École des Pionniers in Port Coquitlam.

Three other schools in Vancouver and three more on Vancouver Island were also identified.

The projects were picked from most-recent district capital plans and represent top-ranked projects based on an updated assessment of seismic safety risk, according to the province.

But they represent less than 10 per cent of the 152 high-priority schools now identified on a revised list for upgrades under the School Seismic Mitigation Program.

The estimated cost of repairs to all high-priority schools is pegged at $1.3 billion.

Some old schools slated for upgrades were built more than a half century ago when seismic

risks weren’t well understood.

“This is the next step in our ongoing and comprehensive program to make B.C. schools safe in the event of a major earthquake,” Education Minister George Abbott said.

He said the aim is to get all 152 high-risk schools retrofitted or replaced over the next five to 10 years.

A technical team led by the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of B.C. have been working to refine risk assessments and response strategies at UBC’s Earthquake Engineering Research Facility.

“Since the onset of the Seismic Mitigation Program in 2005, we have learned more about the nature of earthquakes, how structures behave during these kinds of events, and how to predict their behaviour,” facility director Carlos Ventura said.

The province is exploring options to provide more money for non-structural safety improvement at medium- and low-ranked schools starting in 2013.

B.C. has spent $790 million on school seismic upgrades over the past decade.

So far, work is either beginning, underway or complete on 137 seismic upgrade projects across the province.

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The president of the Mining Association of Canada is urging Kamloops to embrace mining and become the industry’s “major hub” in Western Canada.

Pierre Gratton was in the Tournament Capital on May 10 to kick off B.C. Mining Week.

“You’ll become the hub that others turn to,” Gratton told the crowd at an industry luncheon.

“You could really decide to capitalize on that.”

Gratton, who previously served as the head of B.C.’s mining association, told KTW embracing local projects, including New Afton and the proposed Ajax copper and gold mine, would be a “no-brainer” to him.

“There’s no shame in mining,” he said.

“It’s a vital and essential economic activity. It’s well paid, it’s safe. It’s the safest heavy industry in the province.

“They’re good jobs, they’re high tech jobs.”

Gratton, who was set to tour the Ajax site later that day, said the proposed mine would benefit the city through taxes, and attract more talent to Kamloops.

“The opportunity is for Kamloops to really be a topnotch centre in Western Canada for that kind of talent and expertise,” he said. “I think it could be amazing for Thompson Rivers University as it grows. “ I think there’s tremendous

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He also rebuffed a criticism of the mine that’s been put forward by city councillors Tina Lange and Donovan Cavers, both of whom oppose the project.

They have said an open pit mine so close to the city would clash with Kamloops’ image as a sporting and recreational destination, and a university city.

“It’s actually one of the most highly educated sectors of the Canadian economy,” he said.

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“We don’t really know when the majority of the debris is going to start hitting our shorelines, where it’s going to hit or how much,” Dwyer said Friday.

“What we’re doing is just getting a list of volunteers who would be willing to help when needed and then we’ll connect them with the site coordinator or the local people on the ground who would actually be organizing the cleanup.”

Dwyer said ocean debris could be harmful to wildlife if it contains chemicals or if animals ingest items or become entangled in them.

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Transportation Safety Board investigators are on their way to the scene of Saturday’s mid-air collision in northern Saskatchewan that killed five people.

A Piper PA-28 and a Lake Buccaneer amphibious plane somehow came into contact with each other near St. Brieux, northeast of Saskatoon.

Pieces of two small planes involved lie scattered over more than a kilometre.

One of the planes is submerged in a small body of water, while other parts are littered on grassy fields and amongst trees.

Police say the Piper was on its way from Calgary to the airstrip in St. Brieux with two men and a young male, while the amphibious plane was flying from Regina to La Ronge, Sask. with a man and a woman on board.

Claude Bourgault, whose family oper-

ates farm equipment manufacturer Bourgault Industries which is based in St. Brieux, says the Piper was on its way to the company’s facilities. “They were customers on their way to pick up parts,� Bourgault said.

Bourgault said his bother, company president Gerry Bourgault, was a pilot himself and assisted as police searched the area on Saturday.

Police have not released the names of any of the people who were killed. They say there were no survivors.

Chris Krepski, a spokesman for the Transportation Safety Board, says it’s early in the investigation and details about what led the two planes to collide aren’t yet available.

Investigators were due at the scene Sunday.

RCMP Cpl. Rob King says remains of some of the victims were still at the scene on

Sunday, he said. Police have been securing the scene until TSB investigators arrive. It’s a difficult job, King says, because the wreckage is scattered over such a large area.

King says RCMP went to the scene Saturday when they got a report that a piece of a wing had been found in a field.

At that point, it wasn’t known that two planes were involved. “Naturally, they figured if there’s a wing, there’s got to be more.

And while they were looking around, they received information that a second plane may have been in the area and may be down as well,� King said, explaining that he believed the information about the second plane came from air traffic controllers in Regina. “Through some more ground searching they were able to locate the second crash site as well.�

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MONTREAL - A man and three women in their early 20s were charged Saturday with committing a terrorism-related prank following smoke-bomb attacks that crippled the Montreal subway system earlier in the week.

The suspects, Francois-Vivier Gagnon, Genevieve Vaillancourt, Vanessa L’Ecuyer and Roxanne Belisle, turned themselves in to authorities Friday.

They appeared in Montreal court via video conference on Saturday to face charges of hoax regarding terrorist activity, which means they were accused of inciting fear of terrorism - not committing a terrorist act.

The charge carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison. “The Crown must prove these were actions that would cause fear from the public... that terrorist

activities were committed,� Robert La Haye, a well-known Quebec criminal lawyer, said in an interview. “It doesn’t mean that they are being charged with committing terrorist activities.�

They were also charged with conspiracy and mischief of over $5,000, while Gagnon was charged with possession of a prohibited weapon for a knife.

Smoke bombs were set off at several metro stops at the height of rush hour Thursday morning, forcing the entire subway system to shut down and causing a major headache for commuters.

A merchants’ association and a conservative economic thinktank have estimated the

incident cost Montreal several million dollars in lost productivity.

The suspects were detained for the weekend and are scheduled to appear in court again on Monday.

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Bin Laden never did send intended material

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t was revealed by the Combating Terrorism Center at West Point Military Academy in the United States at the beginning of May that I am on a very short list of journalists (eight in Western countries, and seven others in India, Pakistan and Arab countries) to whom Osama bin Laden wanted to send “special media material” on the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on the United States. To what do I owe this honour?

I can’t vouch for the authenticity of the letters that the American forces seized when they raided bin Laden’s house in northern Pakistan a year ago, but according to the CTC’s translation the plan was to send these carefully selected and named journalists a site address and password “at the right time” so that we could download his “special material”.

That never happened, because bin Laden was killed before the anniversary rolled round, but it does raise an interesting question. None of the people he named (me, Bob

Fisk of the “Independent” in Britain, investigative journalist Seymour Hersh in the United States, and independent journalist Eric Margolis in Canada, for example) has actually written in favour of al-Qaeda and its goals – so what did he think he would gain by sending us the stuff?

The answer, I suspect, is that he had been reduced to grasping at straws. He had been on the run for ten years, and trapped in that rather bare house in Abbottabad (now bulldozed) for six. He had no real-time communication with anybody in the rest of the world, because if he used telephones, the internet, indeed anything electronic except the TV and Playstation, it would almost certainly lead the Americans to his lair within weeks.

In other words, Osama bin Laden no longer had much relevance in the world, and he had a lot of time on his hands. But he certainly went on reading his clippings. Terrorists always read their clippings.

I’m using the word “terrorist” here not in its pejorative sense, but its profes-

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DYER World Affairs sional one. When somebody seeks to achieve political goals by using violence, and is not operating under the protection of a sovereign state, we call him a terrorist. And since the amount of violence a terrorist can bring to bear, as a non-state actor, is usually quite limited, he depends on its psychological impact more than its sheer destructiveness.

The point of terrorism isn’t just to frighten people, but to stampede them (or rather their governments) into some ill-considered action that will actually benefit the terrorists’ strategy. In the post-colonial context, the violence is usually meant to make the target government behave very

badly, “cracking down” in ways that will drive people – maybe its own citizens, maybe a different group entirely – into the arms of the revolutionaries.

In the case of al-Qaeda, the goal of 9/11 was to terrorize and enrage the American people, but not so that they would overthrow their own government. They obviously weren’t going to do that.

However, their outrage would probably make the US government send massive military forces into the Arab world to “stamp out” the terrorism. That, in turn, would outrage the Arabs – who were the real object of bin Laden’s revolutionary ambitions.

Well, it worked, in the sense that the West has not been so unpopular in the Arab world since the time of the Crusades. But the revolutions, when they finally started happening in Arab countries in 2010, rejected the leadership of jihadis like bin Laden and sought democracy instead. He probably died a deeply disappointed man.

As a professional revolu-

tionary, however, he would have retained his interest in the strategies and methods of terrorism down to the end. Since there was not much informed analysis of those issues available in the Arabic-language media, he would have followed it in the English-language media instead.

As did all his colleagues, probably – I always assumed that al-Qaeda’s leadership was getting at least a precis of the article every time I wrote about their strategy and tactics. But for bin Laden, locked up in his house in Abbottabad, it could easily have become an obsession. I think it did, because the one thing that I and the other journalists named in his letter have in common is that we all dealt in analysis, not mere invective.

Oh, and I’m pretty sure I know where he was seeing my stuff. “Dawn”, the leading paper in Pakistan, has run this column for the last thirty years.

Gwynne Dyer is a Londonbased independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.

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Community inspired by Hansen relay Over a year ago, members of the Italo Canadese Society and Trail Rotary Club volunteered to organize an End-ofDay celebration for the Rick Hansen 25th Anniversary Medal Relay.

What would this celebration look like; how many people might attend; what about traffic; what time should we gather?

Our most important decision was naming Terry Martin as our final medal bearer.

If Rick Hansen wasn’t coming, who would show up? Two representatives from each group pondered the questions and with help from the British Columbia coordinators, Max Voykin and Justan Steele, a successful relay and celebration all came together on April 24-25. Once again The Home of Champions rose to the occasion displaying posters, cheering on medal bearers, entertaining with dance and song and lots of enthusiasm.

This tour brought back a wonderful memory of the Rick Hansen story and his legacy.

For students who were not old enough to have been a part of the story 25 years ago, thanks to the Rick Hansen inspirational speakers they now carry the ember within them knowing they too can make a difference.

Lina Horan On behalf of the Community Team for the Rick Hansen 25th Anniversary Medal Relay

Beer, Jets and entitlement An editorial from the Red on things such as “fact-findDeer Advocate ing missions� overseas - flyA well-intended promotion- ing first-class and staying at al scheme for the Winnipeg upscale hotels while dining on Jets at Manitoba’s government high-priced meals. liquor outlets has apparently This sends a bad message to been serving up flat beer to taxpayers, many of whom are customers. struggling to make ends meet The provincial government in tough economic times. popped the cork on a good The Canadian Taxpayers idea this year by awarding Federation, under Manitoba’s some lucky customers free freedom of information law, tickets to watch blew the whistle the long-awaiton the Winnipeg “This sends a bad ed return of the Jets scam. message to Jets to National D e s p i t e Hockey League taxpayers, many of Zubach’s assuraction. ances that whom are The tickets are Manitoba’s struggling to make liquor agency used for promotional purposes, ends meet in tough has been giv“in other words, ing away NHL economic times.� for our customtickets to cusers,�

Roman tomers, the Zubach, acting truth was altopresident of the Manitoba gether different. It was found Liquor Control Commission, that the $250,000 the agency recently told a legislative com- spends a year to advertise at mittee. the Jets games in return for At least that was the plan the tickets, and those seats until it was discovered that the being are warmed by hightickets were being snagged by paid officials. senior liquor board staff and As part of the advertising the government’s cabinet min- deal with the Jets, the liquor ister’s office - to mention just a commission receives 10 seafew of the freeloaders. son tickets - 440 tickets over While the matter seems triv- the course of the season. ial, it once again raises quesThe Canadian Taxpayers tions about why high-placed Federation discovered that authorities in any government 188 tickets went to the corin Canada are allowed perks poration’s head office staff, at the taxpayers’ expense. another 62 went to execuGovernments waste hor- tives, and 66 went to board rendous amounts of money members.

Another 108 tickets were given to store managers, four were given to the office of Jim Rondeau, the cabinet minister responsible for the liquor commission, eight went to something called the MLCC social club, and four tickets were given to charities.

While some of the tickets to store managers may have been handed out to customers, the government has no records to prove it. “I think it would be better for these tickets to be made available to the public rather than politicians and senior staff receiving them,� said Colin Craig, Manitoba director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation.

Craig further questions why the liquor agency needs to advertise since it holds a near-monopoly on booze sales in Manitoba.

Since this embarrassing disclosure, Manitoba’s NDP government has promised to look into the matter and implement a policy - but nothing has transpired to date.

The liquor commission has been questioned about the tickets since March 21.

Canadians should never accept mismanagement of government, nor of government agencies.

And greed and entitlement should never be allowed to dictate the behaviour of public officials.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR POLICY The Trail Daily Times welcomes letters to the editor from our readers on topics of interest to the community. Include a legible first and last name, a mailing address and a telephone number where the author can be reached.

Only the author’s name and district will be published. Letters lacking names and a verifiable phone number will not be published. A guideline of 500 words is suggested for letter length. We do not publish “open� letters, letters directed to a third party, or poetry.

We reserve the right to edit or refuse to publish letters. You may also e-mail your letters to editor@trailtimes.ca We look forward to receiving your opinions.

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LOCAL FAST ON THEIR FEET PHOTOS BY SIMON OAKLEY AND GUY BERTRAND

While dancers were light on their feet during Saturday’s Silver City Days parade (left), runners were pounding the pavement Sunday morning in the annual Fun Run.

DRINKING WATER WEEK

Here in BC we often take our tap water for granted, but it is a finite resource that we should value and protect.

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We need to value our drinking water methods in your area.

We invite you to get involved and learn more about your water. Start by taking the Community Water Challenge and pledge to be water wise. By incorporating practical actions into our daily routines, we can make a difference.

Visit www.drinkingwaterweek.org to find out about Drinking Water Week events in your area, and to download activities and educational resources provided by BC Water & Waste Association.

Are you water wise? Take the Community Water Challenge and enter to win an exciting water-themed getaway courtesy of the Fairmont Waterfront Hotel and Helijet! It’s simple – just pledge to take one of the water wise actions below. Make your pledge at:

drinkingwaterweek.org/challenge Be Water Wise: N Limit your shower time to 5 minutes per day.

N Install a low-flow fixture or appliance.

Look for the WaterSense label on retail shelves across BC. N Return unused or expired medications to the pharmacy for proper disposal.

N Turn off the tap while brushing your teeth, shaving and doing dishes.

N Dispose of household wastes such as cleaners, paints and grease responsibly, instead of putting them down your sink or toilet.

True and False: Test your water knowledge – take the quiz!

Did You Know?

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2. Fats, oils and grease may be properly disposed of down drains or toilets.

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3. The best way to achieve a healthy lawn is by watering lightly several times a week.

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ANSWERS: 1.True: British Columbians use an average of 426 litres of water per day; the average Canadian uses 329 litres of water per day (nearly double what Europeans use!)* 2. False: Never put fats, oils or grease down the drain - when these substances enter our wastewater they can clog pipes and deplete oxygen in the aquatic environment. 3. False: Watering your lawn thoroughly once per week rather than lightly at a greater frequency will strengthen the roots and promote a greener, healthier lawn.

When you turn on your tap asks you to “Get to know and clean, safe water comes your H2O.” Think about the impact of your everyday acout, do you ever wonder how tions and how a few simple it got there or what happens changes really can make a when it goes down the drain? difference.

Or why you should care?

Have you thought about “It is often said that the how much water you can ability to provide clean save by drinking walimiting ter and treat your shower sewage is the time to five greatest conminutes, or tribution to by turning off public health the tap while our world has brushing seen,” says your teeth?

Daisy Foster, How about CEO of BC by reducing Water & lawn waterWaste Association. “Yet, drinkingwaterweek.org ing or raising the level of in our part of your lawn the world, we mower blade to cut down on take for granted that we can evaporation? simply turn on the tap and Did you know that what we clean water gushes out. We put down our sink or toilet forget that we use that same can have a serious impact treated water to hose down on fish and the aquatic our driveways and water our environment? Detergents, lawns. We flush our toilets medications, and many other and away it goes along with whatever we put down there.” household products end up at wastewater treatment She adds, “We make the plants where special processeffort to turn out lights to es are required to minimize conserve energy, yet we the impact on the receiving don’t make the connection waters. Fats, oils and grease between energy and water that we put down our drains use. Many of us are unaware can often cause blockages in of the energy that is used to sewer lines resulting in costly treat and distribute water.” repairs. During Drinking During Drinking Water Water Week, take the time to Week, May 13 – 19, 2012, BC find out about safer disposal Water & Waste Association

Take the challenge and WIN!

N 26% of British Columbians have no idea where the water that flows from their tap comes from.* N The average Canadian uses 329 litres of water per day. However, the average Canadian thinks they only use 132 litres per day.* N We use up to 50% more water in the summertime when people are watering their lawns and gardens.** *2011 Canadian Water Attitudes Study, commissioned by RBC and Unilever Canada **BC Stats 2009

For more water wise tips and ‘Did You Knows’, and to download educational ducatio activities for your home or classroom, visit www.drinkingwaterweek.org.

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Organizers couldn’t ask for a better day or turnout at Silver City Days Fun Run Sunday at Gyro Park.

(Clockwise from top) After a mass start, Rossland mom Andrea Lesniewicz took infants Miro and Atley on their very first Fun Run, while Trail Stingray swimmers Jennifer Chung, Danielle and Jordan Bell of Rossland relax after the race. The event drew Teck’s health and wellness families like Brian Chan who leads dad Francis and sister Maggie to the finish line.

Happy Mom’s day to Sam Grebe who won the 5-km event in her very first race.

Fun Run great finish for festival

BY JIM BAILEY Times Sports Editor

The sun was shining on Silver City Days Fun Run on Sunday at Gyro Park with a record number of participants in the field to mark this year’s event on Mother’s Day. Close to 300 Fun-Run entrants, including an abundance of families, young runners and moms and dads pushing baby carriages, lined up to walk, run, pedal or push the 5 or 10-kilometre distances along the Columbia River.

“It was the best one yet,” said organizer Dan Horan. “What was surprising this year was that there were more 10-K runners.”

About 200 pre-registered for the run making them eligible for the $200 gift certificate to Gericks Cycle and Sport and about 100 more lined up to register the morning of the race, said Horan.

A healthy boost from the corporate world led

by Teck’s Health and Wellness also contributes to its success, with the Teck family entering about 80 participants,.

“It’s important for organizations to come as teams and get their employees motivated, and I think it’s so important to come to these community events to promote healthy workplaces,” said Health and Wellness coordinator Megan Olsen.

School District 20, Celgar, Hall’s Printing, and

J. L. Crowe all added to the numbers but more importantly the enthusiasm.

Being Mothers Day, it was only fitting that a first-time runner and mom, Sam Grebe, raced to victory in the women’s 5-km. race. Grebe’s two bike-riding daughters accompanied and cheered her on, as the course wound through Sunningdale, along the Columbia, and back to the finish at Gyro.

“This is the first race I’ve ever done, so not too bad,” said Grebe after the race. “I’ve never raced before. It’s their fault,” she said pointing to her kids.

It was a great inaugural race for the Trail resident, which she hopes will inspire her kids.

Asked if she’s starting a mother’s day tradition, she replied, “You never know, I might – maybe get my kids into it. Then they’ll have something to work off of - 21:45 guys.”

In the men’s 5-k, Mike Zahn repeated, with a winning time of 8 minutes 46 seconds.

“It feels good, I was actually hoping for better,” said Zahn. “I would have pushed a little harder at the beginning – it felt like a better race but I actually did worse.”

Zahn won the event last year, running about 30 seconds faster, in what is his only race of the year.

In the 10-K run, veteran runners Dallas Cain of Rossland and Fruitvale’s Heather Johnson cruised to victory in the men’s and women’s respectively.

“It feels great,” said Johnson of her victory. “I love this race. I’ve done it a few times now and it’s a beautiful course and we got a beautiful day for it.”

Johnson is getting used to winning as she also claimed the BMO Okanagan Marathon title in Kelowna in October.

The 2011 men’s 10-k winner Ryan Cain of Cranbrook couldn’t make the run this year so his brother Dallas gladly took the title from him.

“We always race each other, this year we decided to give each other a break,” said Dallas.

The 33-year old outdistanced the field in what is a positive opening to the season, as he gears up for another Penticton Iron Man Triathlon and his goal of breaking the nine-hour barrier.

“It’s always great to do it at home,” says Cain.

“Another year older and still keeping the young guys off my heels, so every year I can do that, I’m happy.”

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Buffie joins the Smoke Eaters from the Prince George Spruce Kings where he served as a B.C. regional scout. He is also a former part-owner of the Alberni Valley Bulldogs and during his time in Port Alberni held a variety of roles including president and general manager.

“I’m pleased to have Randy as part of the Smoke Eaters organization,” said head coach and general manager Bill Birks.

“He brings plenty of recruiting experience and is very familiar with what it takes to build a winning franchise in the BCHL.” “My emphasis has always been on working as a group, and doing whatever it takes to help the team,” Buffie said. “I’m excited to be a part of the Smoke Eaters and their preparations for the 201213 BCHL season.”

The Smokies have also hired Brent Demerais and Bill Spring as B.C.-based scouts.

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Italy’s Patrick Iannone of Fruitvale, left, chases Sweden’s Daniel Alfredsson during the Group S Icehockey IIHF World Championships match between Italy and Sweden at the Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden, Saturday. The Italians lost the match 4-0.

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HELSINKI, Finland - There might be only one person who is a more passionate supporter of Canada at the IIHF World Hockey Championship than John Tavares.

His mom, Barb.

The tournament has turned into an annual event for the family, with John currently starring on the ice for a third straight year and his parents back among the entourage of Canadian friends and family offering support. It’s an event none of them would miss - at least as long as John’s New York Islanders aren’t part of the NHL playoffs. “Any time there’s anything for Hockey Canada you’re certain to see my face,� Barb Tavares said Sunday before the group gathered for a Mother’s Day brunch.

She is the epitome of a committed hockey mom.

In fact, John Tavares isn’t sure he ever would have scaled the heights he has in hockey without her support. When he was a young phenom just beginning to chase his NHL dream, it was almost always Barb who shuffled him from rink to rink while his father, Joe, was busy running the family business. “My dad didn’t take me to hockey growing up very much,� said Tavares. “He was always working and working late. My mom’s the one that dealt with a lot of things - getting me to the rink and getting me on the ice and dealing with parents some-

times and giving me the best opportunity to do something I love to do. “I think what my mom was really good at, she really understood how badly I loved to play and wanted to play and realized when to push me.�

That drive has carried him a long way.

The No. 1 pick in the 2009 NHL draft, Tavares has quickly become a go-to player for the Islanders - leading them in scoring each of his three NHL seasons - and a major force for Canada in international competitions. He’s piled up an impressive 16 goals in 20 career world championship games and is centring the team’s top scoring unit here with Jordan Eberle and Jeff Skinner.

Amazingly, at just 21 years old, Tavares is already tied for fifth in goals all-time at this event by a Canadian. Next up on the career list with 18 goals is Steve Yzerman, who will almost certainly be keeping a close eye on Tavares leading up to his selection of Team Canada for the 2014 Olympics.

Kevin Lowe - a member of Yzerman’s management team for the Sochi Games and Canada’s general manager here - has been awfully impressed with what he’s seen so far. “It’s amazing how much different he looks now than he did two years ago,� said Lowe. “He looks like a man now.�

Time has passed quickly for the Tavares family.

Barb vividly remembers John being selected first overall in the Ontario Hockey League draft by Oshawa at the tender age of 14 and thinking that a four-year junior career would drag on a long time. In September, her son will be starting his fourth NHL season.

Back in the OHL days, she was a constant at games - often making trips around the province each weekend with daughters Laura and Barbara in tow.

With both daughters now attending university, she and Joe spend a fair amount of time on the road watching the Islanders play.

John thinks his mother has learned to internalize her “intensity� while watching games, but he knows there’s always a fire burning inside. “She wants to see us succeed and see me succeed because she knows how much I love the game and how hard I work at it,� he said. “They’ve put in a lot of time and effort with me. I think they’re really proud and just trying to enjoy it all.�

The pride is evident - just as it as among the other seven mothers who made the trip to Helsinki to watch their sons play at the world championship.

Barb broke into a wide smile when asked how it feels to see John wear the Maple Leaf. “It’s like a dream come true,� she said. “I mean that’s the ultimate - to represent your country, there’s nothing above that.�

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Try to satisfy dream as well as parents Dear Annie: I am a college senior, graduating in May. I am currently undertaking two internships, and one of them will include a job offer when a position opens up. But I don’t know if I should take it.

I have always had a passionate desire to live in Europe. Since childhood, I have never wanted anything so much. Last year, I studied abroad in England, and it only made me more determined to go back.

The internship job is terrific. I’d love the position, and it’s also possible that there will be an opportunity to go to Europe as part of the program now and then. Or, I could chase my dreams and move to Ireland after graduation. I have found a one-year work-abroad program for recent graduates there.

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find a job or a place to live. Their disapproval makes my decision so much harder, but, Annie, if I don’t go now, I might miss the only opportunity I will ever have to do it.

People always postpone their dreams for the sake of practicality and then realize too late that they never had the courage to live the life they imagined.

Please help me decide whether to follow my head or my heart. -Head in the Clouds Dear Head: A job is important, and the one you are looking at is a good one. But this year is likely to be the best (if not only) opportunity you will

have to spend a year in a foreign country.

It’s also possible that the internship position will not “open up” for another six months or more. We think you should go to Ireland.

But we also suggest discussing it with your current employer and asking whether the available position will still be around when you return. If they can be accommodating, it would satisfy your “dream” as well as your parents’.

Dear Annie: My brother has always been a selfish, selfcentered person, but since our mother died, he has gotten much worse. He constantly insults his siblings, has stolen property from our mother’s home and has ostracized himself from everyone (including lifetime buddies) with the exception of his wife and kids.

Events that happened to me he now claims happened to him. One of the items

he stole was a sports trophy that I won as a teenager. He will not return it, and he tells everyone that he won it. He displays it in his china cabinet.

Is he grieving?

Bipolar? We have almost given up on him but would like your advice. -- Unhappy Siblings Dear Siblings: We don’t know what is wrong with your brother. If he truly believes the things he claims, it indicates mental illness. The death of a parent can send a borderline personality off the edge. Can you speak to his wife?

Has she noticed that her husband’s behavior is more extreme or unusual than before?

If so, please urge her to get help for him.

Dear Annie: The letter from “Missing Mom in Maryland” brought back some amusing memories.

Our mom passed away in January. She was 88 years young.

She left us a letter stating what she wanted everyone to have. She left me a quilt that my great-grandmother had hand-stitched, even though she had already given it to my nephew as a wedding gift five years ago. She

left her bedroom set to my younger sister, but my older sister already had it. Mom put name tags on pieces of furniture. Some pieces had three names on them, and other tags had fallen off.

We all had a good

laugh about it. Thank goodness we all inherited her sense of humor. -- L Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column.

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YOUR HOROSCOPE

By Francis Drake For Tuesday, May 15, 2012 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Your focus continues to be strong on money and possessions, because many of you want to boost your earnings or get a different job. It’s a good time to take inventory of what you own.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) This continues to be a strong time for you, because the Sun, Mercury and Jupiter are all in Taurus. Make the most of this, because the gods are with you.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Work alone or behind the scenes. Your birthday is soon approaching, so this is the perfect time to figure out what you want your new year to be all about.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Enjoy your increased popularity. Join classes, groups and organizations. If you share your hopes for the

future with others, you’ll get helpful feedback.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Others notice you more than usual now because the Sun is high in your chart.

And because this lighting is flattering to you, you’ll be offered increased responsibilities.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Grab every opportunity to travel or explore more of the world. If you can’t do this, then be a tourist in your own city.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Plan how to reduce your debt. This is an excellent time to give thought to debt, taxes, shared property, inheritances and insurance matters.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) It’s important to get more rest now; the Sun is as far away from your sign as it gets all year, and the Sun is your source of energy. Plan for

more sleep.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) You have lots of opportunities now to get better organized at work. In fact, even at home, you’ll wish you could alphabetize your CDs and color-code your closet.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) This is a playful time for you! Slip away on a vacation if you can. Enjoy sports, romantic getaways, the arts

and playful times with children.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) You’re starting to enjoy your home more. Redecorating projects, gardening and entertaining at home are just some reasons you have a strong, domestic focus now.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Enjoy short trips and talking to neighbors and siblings, because this is a busy time

for you. You’re very keen to run errands and strike items off your to-do list.

YOU BORN TODAY You are enormously charismatic, to the point where you actually magnetize others to you.

People are touched by your charm, and they admire your vivid imagination. Whether your job is unusual or ordinary, you will always have an amazing fantasy life. Many of you train yourself to cultivate a particular discipline. Your

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY REGIONAL DISTRICT OF KOOTENAY BOUNDARY

Trail Association for Community Living has a position open for a full time:

Financial Manager QualiďŹ cations: s #ERTIlCATION IN BOOKKEEPING s -INIMUM YEAR EXPERIENCE s %XCELLENT WRITTEN VERBAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS s 3TRONG TEAM PLAYER s +NOWLEDGE OF NON PROlT SOCIETY REGULATIONS

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The Finance Department of the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary is seeking a qualified individual to fill a temporary full time position. Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Financial Officer is responsible for providing varied and complex financial support services to the finance department. The successful applicant will perform a variety of general and specific duties at an intermediate skill level for accounting, customer service and clerical functions within the District office in Trail, BC. These duties include: preparation, processing and compliance reporting of payrolls, accounts payable and receivable, utility billing, cash receipting, and general ledger transactions.

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Five years of related experience, preferably with local government.

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Route 406 15 papers Cooke Ave & Kootenay Ave Route 414 18 papers Thompson Ave,Victoria Ave Route 416 10 papers 3rd Ave, 6th Ave, Elmore St, Paul S Route 420 17 papers 1st, 3rd Kootenay Ave, Leroi Ave Route 421 9 papers Davis & Spokane St Route 424 9 papers WarďŹ eld Ironcolt Ave, Mcleod Ave, Route 195 17 papers Plewman Way Blake Court, Shelley St, Whitman Route 434 7 papers Way 2nd Ave, 3rd Ave, Turner Ave

The Financial Officer must have the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and to deal courteously, tactfully and diplomatically with other employees, the public and elected officials.

35 hour workweek, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday.

Compensation and employment benefits for the position are subject to the local C.U.P.E collective agreement. Current wage rate is $30.29 per hour. A complete job description may be found on the RDKB website www.rdkb.com Qualified applicants are invited to submit a letter of application and resume, in confidence by 10:00am Tuesday, May 22, 2012 to:

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

Gerry Gardner, Director of Finance, Regional District of Kootenay Boundary 843 Rossland Avenue, Trail, B.C. V1R 4S8 or Fax: (250)368-3990 or, ggardner@rdkb.com.

West Trail Route 131 14 papers Bay Ave, Riverside Ave Route 132 14 papers Daniel St, Wilmes Lane Route 140 11 papers Daniel St, Topping St

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Beaver Falls $209,900

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WarďŹ eld $185,000

Rossland $359,900

Beaver Falls $349,900

Trail $215,000

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Great 3 bedroom Sunningdale home.

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It’s bigger than it looks. Be sure to check out this great 4 bedroom Miral Heights home.

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This 2.59 acre site has 2 small cabins that are rented - a place to build your new home when the time is right. Call on this one today!

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Fruitvale

$189,000 W NE

A fantastic custom home on a large landscaped lot. The attention to detail and quality make this home one of the Ànest. Call on this one today!

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$209,900

Updated 3 bdrm home on a HUGE lot! Ample parking, new windows, new Áoors, freshly painted!

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Trail

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$249,000

$79,900

Brand new 2010 manufactured home.

Two beds, 2 baths, master with walk-in closet. Huge kitchen with lots of cupboard space.

Cheaper than rent!

Fruitvale

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$519,000

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Large 2 storey family home on over 4 acres close to town. Large rooms throughout.

Priced well below replacement value!

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$289,900

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$365,000

Beautiful 3 bedroom home plus a loft on a huge 105x100 lot on the riverbank in Glenmerry.

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$359,000 Salmo

Well kept 4 bedroom mobile home with an addition. Updated Áooring, freshly painted, includes fridge & stove. Close to school. playground & walking distance to town.

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Fruitvale

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250-368-9134

Solid 2 bdrm home only steps away from Gyro Park.

Open living room, kitchen and dining room on main Áoor.

Great potential!

Spacious double wide modular home on a double lot. Newer Áooring, roof & furnace, freshly painted.

Quick possession. Perfect for 1st time buyers. Three bdrms, 2 baths.

$309,000

2880 Highway Drive, Trail

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$129,900

includes HST

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Homes for Rent

WANTED TO BUY- ASAPTrail, 2or3 bd house with inlaw/basement suite or potential for suite. 250-231-5686

Merchandise for Sale

PLUMBING REPAIRS, Sewer backups, Camera inspection 24hr Emergency Service. 250231-8529

Misc Services

Auto Financing

Real Estate Houses For Sale

24th ANNUAL ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES SALE sponsored by the Vernon Collectors Club at Vernon Curling Rink on Fri. May 25th from 3pm-8pm & Sat. May 26th from 10am-4pm. Approx.

125 tables.$3 admission is good for both days.

PASSAP E8000/Brother 965 Knitting machines. Antique bedroom suite.Phaff 5thread serger, single Temper Pedic adjustable bed 250.367.9353 SCREENED TOP Soil, $30. per yard. 250-367-9308 Sun Mountain 3 wheel Speed E Golf Cart. 24 Volt motor.

Was $600, asking $300.

250.368.9231

250.364.1005

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364-1218

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No Job Too Small Ph: 250-367-9160 mgkdrywall@shaw.ca

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PAYING CASH for old furniture, antiques, collectables and articles of value. Please phone Pat Hogan 250-3689190, 250-352-6822

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Route 359 10 papers Columbia Gardens Rd, Forsythia Dr Route 370 18 papers 2nd St, Hillcrest Ave, Mountain St Route 375 8 papers Green Rd & Lodden Rd Route 381 11 papers Coughlin Rd Route 382 13 papers Debruin Rd & Staats Rd

Route 345 9 papers 5th St, 8th, 9th Ave Route 348 21 papers 12th Ave, Christie Rd

Route 131 14 papers Bay Ave, Riverside Ave Route 132 14 papers Daniel St, Wilmes Lane Route 140 11 papers Daniel St, Topping St

Route 303 16 papers 12th Ave, Grandview Pl

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

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

Blueberry Route 308 6 papers 100 St to 104 St

Salmo Route 451 8th St, 9th St

WarďŹ eld Route 195 17 papers Blake Court, Shelley St, Whitman Way

Montrose Route 341 24 papers 8th Ave, 9th Ave,10th Ave

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2611 Maple Crescent, Rossland

$459,000

Timeless! This warm and gracious home features mahogany living room, inlaid oak flooring, wood fireplace, renovated kitchen, incredible views, large sundeck, private yard and so much more!

Call Mary M (250) 231-0264

1550 Victoria Avenue, Rossland

$399,500

WOW!! - This beautifully renovated bright and sunny 4 bdrm/ 3 bath contemporary family home features new stucco, new mudroom entry with heated tile floors, gorgeous new bath, large bedrooms, spacious open plan living areas and amazing views.

Call Mary A (250) 521-0525

Now on the market and waiting for your dream home design!

Beautiful spacious building lots in a fantastic family subdivision. You’ll feel you’re on top of the world on your fully serviced view lot close to town and all amenities! Each lot is unique and great ideas for possible home plans are available in an information package upon request. Reputable builder available as well! Don’t wait! Get the best selection!

First Lot Sold will Qualify for $10,000 cash back

(upon closing, from the proceeds of the sale) Call Deanne (250) 231-0153

For additional information and photos on all of our listings, please visit

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2050 Green Road, Fruitvale

2740 Tamarack Avenue, Rossland

$489,000

$339,000

Beautiful 4 bdrm, 2.5 bath home on 4.9 acres! Home features deluxe kitchen, covered deck, patio, gazebo, pasture and fencing, separate shop, and double attached garage. Call your REALTORÂŽ today.

The right price. The right location.

4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home in Pinewood. Call now for your personal viewing..

3955 Red Mountain Road, Rossland Dropped from $439,900! View 1.4 acres with subdivision potential. This home has great views from every window, large open living and dining rooms, 2 bdrms on main and 1 down. You will love the huge deck in summer and the cozy wood stove in winter.

Call Darlene (250) 231-0527 or Ron (250) 368-1162

STING NEW LI

$330,000

Call Mary M (250) 231-0264

385 – 8th Avenue, Montrose

$339,000

This custom-built home is located on one of the most beautiful lots in the area. The yard offers almost 360 degree view of Montrose and incredible privacy. Home offers vaulted ceilings, 2-3 bdrms, huge windows, and 2 fireplaces. Huge workshop, double carport, 2 private patios and 1 sundeck. This one has it all.

Call Mary M (250) 231-0264

STING NEW LI

OPEN HOUSE Saturday May 19 11am - 1pm

660 Dickens Street, Warfield

730 Binns Street, Trail

Cute 3 bdrm with many upgrades including kitchen, windows and electrical.

Deck off the kitchen/dining area, large 2 car garage with attached workshop area.

Call your REALTOR(R) to view this great family home.

There’s character everywhere! Updated electrical, hardwood floors, large living/ dining rooms, huge country kitchen, private yard, plenty of parking.......the list goes on. This one is a must see!

Violin Lake Road, Trail

1621 Cooke Avenue, Rossland

10 Acres of Raw Land - Build your dream ranch within city limits - Bring your offer.

Call Art (250) 368-8818

Call Mark (250) 231-5591

4 level split 6 bdrm solid home on 90x100 lot. New roof, new deck, huge double car garage / workshop. Lots of space here!

$225,000

$149,900

Call Christine (250) 512-7653

WE CAN SELL YOUR HOME. NOBODY HAS THE RESOURCES WE DO! Deanne Lockhart ext 41

$195,000

Ron Allibone

Christine Albo

Terry Alton

Cell: 250-512-7653

ext 39

christine.albo@century21.ca www.kootenayhomes.com

Mark Wilson

Art Forrest

ext 30

Cell: 250-231-5591

mark.wilson@century21.ca www.kootenayhomes.com

Darlene Abenante ext 23 Cell: 250.231.0527

darlene@hometeam.ca www.kootenayhomes.com

Call Mark (250) 231-5591

Tonnie Stewart ext 33 Cell: 250-365-9665 tonniestewart@shaw.ca www.kootenayhomes.com

Cell: 250-231-0153

deannelockhart@shaw.ca www.kootenayhomes.com

$369,000

ext 42

c21art@telus.net www.kootenayhomes.com

Mary Amantea

ext 26

Cell: 250-521-0525

mamantea@telus.net www.kootenayhomes.com

Cell: 250-368-1162

ext 45

ron@hometeam.ca www.kootenayhomes.com

Cell: 250-231-1101

ext 48

terryalton@shaw.ca www.kootenayhomes.com

Mary Martin

Cell: 250-231-0264

ext 28

mary.martin@century21.ca www.kootenayhomes.com

Richard Daoust

Cell: 250-368-7897

ext 24

richard.daoust@century21.ca www.kootenayhomes.com