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BY TIMOTHY SCHAFER Times Staff
Local politicians are riled up after an Electoral Boundaries Commission omission eliminated Greater Trail and the regional district from the public meeting schedule on the proposed federal riding changes. A federal plan is in place to chop the current Southern Interior riding into two—slicing a political wedge between the neighbouring communities of Fruitvale, Montrose, Trail, Warfield and Rossland—but those who wish to speak to the proposal will have to travel north to Castlegar on Oct. 3 to voice a concern. The oversight raised the ire of local politicians, “You’d hate prompting the Regional to think they District of Kootenay are avoiding Boundary board of dirsome negative ectors to send a letter demanding an explanainput but that tion of why there was no is likely what meeting planned for the they would get area most affected by the change. here.” Area A director Ali Grieve said she was not ALI GRIEVE in favour of the proposed boundary change, saying the board had asked the commission to reconsider why there was no meeting set for Trail. “You’d hate to think they are avoiding some negative input, but that is likely what they would get here,” she said. “But they need to come here and get that input, good, bad or otherwise.” The man holding down the seat in the Interior riding agreed. NDP MP Alex Atamanenko said he had forwarded the letter—and RDKB chair Larry Gray’s comments—to the commission. However, Atamanenko was not encouraged by the prospect of a Trail meeting being added to commission’s itinerary, considering one is also planned for Nelson on Oct. 2. “I don’t know why they chose Castlegar instead of Trail,” he said. “I think it was a case of trying to do two meetings without looking at the implications of where they are going to put them. The whole thing was made from afar without looking at our wants and needs.” Although Atamanenko did not believe there was any malicious intent in the move, the choice
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The Insurance Corporation of B.C. (ICBC) was picketed by (from left to right) Brian Hansen, Jason Cowley, Michelle Szkica and Pam Hutchison on Tuesday morning. More than 1,500 unionized ICBC workers held strike action outside B.C.’s 55 ICBC claim centre buildings, as part of a contract dispute. Members have been without a collective agreement for two years, and are asking for wage increases to offset the cost of inflation.
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The number of families plagued by the growing cost of education in Greater Trail is on the rise. Demand for the Skool-Aid initiative— that helps low-income families buy school supplies—has increased by 20 per cent this year, up to 140 students from 112. Although the increase is substantial, said Louise McEwan, a Catholic community volunteer who recently finished working on the third annual campaign to aid local students, she could not explain why. There definitely is financial need in many areas—with demand up for food bank services—and the increase reflected that, McEwan said. “But I’m not really an expert on what’s going on in terms of people’s economic situation locally, but it just seems to me that the prices of everything are going up,” McEwan said. “Even when I go to the grocery store and I’m buying the same amount, I seem to be spending more money. Plus a lot of kids who participate in this program are also registered for our lunch programs too.” See PROGRAM, Page 3
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mirrored the boundary proposal to split up the constituency. Under the proposed boundaries, the new riding of the South Okanagan-West Kootenay (formerly called the B.C. Southern Interior) will extract Nelson, HarropProctor, Blewett, Salmo, Ymir, Fruitvale and Montrose from the riding. Instead, the latter group will be added to the Kootenay-Columbia group, which stretches to the Alberta border. The City of Penticton will be included for the first time in 100 years with parts of the West Kootenay, while the Similkameen Valley would be cut in half at Keremeos. Hedley and Princeton will join the vast Central
Okanagan-Coquihalla riding extending to the southern border of Kamloops. Even without a local meeting, Atamanenko felt, based on historical precedence, there was a good chance to overturn the proposal, considering a previous attempt before the 2004 election when the commission proposed slicing off the Slocan Valley from the riding. It was pointed out at the time that it wasn’t the right thing to do, said Atamanenko, and the commission retracted the proposal. Today there is an overwhelming majority of people around the area that do not want the commission to make the current move, he said. That momentum needs to be harnessed, he said. “If we get enough people
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out and we get enough written submissions I think there is a good chance we’ll overturn the proposal,� Atamanenko said. And support is growing. Letters have been also been sent to the commission from the City of Rossland, and the Village of Montrose and Rossland have made it known they will be sending their mayors to speak on the matter before the commission on Oct. 3. “If we are not able to convince them of the need for a local meeting, there are some people going to Castlegar to speak against it,� Grieve warned. Although the deadline to register to speak at the commission meeting has passed, people can still provide written submissions before the
Oct. 18 deadline. Atamanenko said the proposal needs to be stopped based on geographical and sensible motives, not on losing or gaining a seat on the government side of the house, as was suggested in Rossland city council last month. “That’s false logic. This is not about getting one party elected over another. This is not political,� said Atamanenko. “What we’re trying to do is ensure that this riding continues to be workable so that constituents right across will have access to their MP. It’s not about whether we have a Conservative or an NDP MP.� The proposed changes would make that very difficult, he concluded.
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The Skool-Aid initiative helps low-income families that need to buy school supplies in Fruitvale Elementary School, Glenmerry Elementary School, Webster Elementary School, Saint Michael’s School, J. L. Crowe Secondary and Rossland Secondary School, based on written referrals from school officials. McEwan was not the only one who noticed the increase this year. When asked how students responded to the program, Carolyn Catalano, principal of Webster Elementary School, said “it means the world to them. “They’ve arrived and they’ve got all the supplies like everybody else and this year’s supplies were just beautiful,” she continued. “Hall’s did an exceptional job so the kids felt pride and excitement—like every kid should coming back to school. I honestly just think it comes down to awareness of a really great program.” The Skool-Aid program works closely
BY TIMOTHY SCHAFER Times Staff
Social well being and social issues are the target of the newly created Columbia Basin Trust Social Grants Program. Oct. 12 is the deadline for projects under the program that support the social aspect of life in the basin. This is the first time applications are being accepted to the program, and a total of $500,000 is available for project grants. Basin residents continually try to address a range of social issues, from connecting with isolated senior citizens to ensuring young families have access to early childhood development programs, said Neil Muth, CBT president and CEO. “Through our new Social Grants Program, we’re increasing our support of these efforts, and are excited to see what projects come forward in this first intake,” he said. Among others, eligible projects include ones that: address the Canadian social determinants of health; address the health of children, youth, individuals, families or seniors; support the wellbeing of or community participation by individuals or groups of individuals who face barriers in seeking to participate in their communities, or who have been marginalized. The Social Grants Program is a three-year pilot with an annual granting budget of $1 million. There will be two intakes per year, and granting decisions will be made by the Social Grants Program Selection Committee, a volunteer group of basin residents. For more information about the Social Grants Program, or to download an application form, visit www.cbt.org/sgp.
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BY TIMES STAFF A 39-year-old man swallowed a 15-month jail sentence in Rossland Provincial Court Monday after trying to hide evidence of his actions from police on Saturday. It was a tough pill to digest for Leonard Ablong Dyoco, much like the cocaine he ingested at the time of his arrest. Dyoco spent the night hospitalized while recovering from cocaine consumption after police spotted him in the CIBC parking lot late Saturday night, said RCMP Cpl. Darryl Orr in a press release. “Investigators recovered additional cocaine on Dyoco during his arrest and he spent the night in hospital recovering from the effects from ingesting the cocaine,” he said. Eight weeks before this, Dyoco was found on Fourth Avenue with cocaine packaged for distribution. Dyoco was arrested July 18 for possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking. Dyoco entered a guilty plea in Rossland court Sept. 17 in relation to both incidents.
with Hall’s Basics to ensure local students are aided with supplies from Kindergarten to Grade 12, serving families all the way from Rossland to Fruitvale. It supplies students with most things, with the exception of gym clothes and sneakers. “Hall’s Basics does an absolutely amazing job of putting all the orders together and they’ll take them to the school or Salvation Army family services,” said McEwan. “They (deliver) in mid-to-late August, but we still get referrals during the first week of school.” Skool-Aid raised roughly $8,000 this year, up from $6,800 last year. In addition, Skool-aid received $1,000 from Teck Trail Operations, $700 Le Roi Community Foundation, $1,000 from BC Hydro Employees Community Services Fund and $500 J.L. Crowe’s 1971 grad class. The Skool-Aid program is expected to run again next year. For more information contact McEwan at louisemcewan@shaw.ca.
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The belly pads underneath the new awnings on the Trail Memorial Centre were stitched into place this week by the capable hands of Speedpro Signs’ Jay Bella, right, and Dustin Gardner. With some of the new awnings over 25 feet long, the task of outfitting the centre with all new awnings— and their underpinnings—was definitely not a yawner for the Trail-based company.
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Vandalism prompts water ban THE GRAND FORKS GAZETTE The City of Greenwood has issued a water ban after a case of vandalism. The ban was issued last night after a case of vandalism was discovered yesterday afternoon. Officials from the City of Greenwood are advising people not to drink the water or use the
water to bathe, brush teeth, prepare food or to clean dishes. Boiling water won’t make water safe and hot water heaters could be at risk as well, reads the notice on the city’s website, adding flushing is the only thing permissible at this time. Bottled water is being recommended.
THE CANADIAN PRESS JOHNSONS LANDING, B.C. - Another landslide is possible in the mountains around a remote southeast B.C. community where four people were killed by an avalanche of mud, rock and debris last July. The bad news comes in a geotechnical analysis of the slope stability near the Kootenay community of Johnsons Landing that says more land could come loose. A father and his two grown daughters died when their home was buried in the slide, as did a German woman whose body was never recovered. Dawn Attorp, a director with the Central Kootenay Regional District, says the likelihood of another disaster won’t be known until another season of wet weather passes. She says officials will be meeting with several dozen residents to discuss their options, and another expert will be heading to the area to determine whether any homes could be in the path of danger.
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Council approves electrical utility assets sale BY ALISTAIR WATERS Kelowna Capital News
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pany. It also approved using the controversial alternative approval process to seek voter approval for the deal. The process puts the onus on those opposed to gather enough signatures (10 per cent of the electorate) to force a vote on the deal. “For the future citizens of Kelowna and their kids, this is a
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great investment,” said Coun. Andre Blanleil. Mayor Walter Gray called it “great value and low risk,” and noted with the assets in Fortis’ hands, the company will pay taxes to Kelowna, something that does not happen now with the city owning them. The agreement will pave the way for the city to implement what the city says is an opportunity to shift Kelowna from its current role as electrical utility owner to a new role as an investor. The deal would transfer its electrical utility assets to FortisBC for $55 million and use the proceeds from the transfer to buy shares in FortisBC’s parent company, Fortis Inc. subject to approval by B.C.’s Inspector of Municipalities. The
city currently contracts Fortis to plan, operate and maintain the utility and another company to handle customer billing. The deal will also require approval of the B.C. Utilities Commission. But council was warned the provision under the legislation that would allow the deal has not been used in 25 years and the agreement was not “a done deal.” The agreement was developed through a two-year process that began with the city deciding its existing electrical utility business model was not sustainable. Financial returns to taxpayers under the current model—$2.1 million per year—are vulnerable to different pressures, says the city, in particular changes in the wholesale price of electricity, future capital spending on system infrastructure
and increases in operating and maintenance costs. The transfer of Kelowna’s electrical assets to Fortis, combined with an investment of the $55 million, will provide taxpayers with long-term, annual returns that are expected to meet or exceed the earnings possible under the current model, says City Hall. Currently, one-third of Kelowna electric customers use the city’s utility and two-thirds use Fortis. That was one of the reasons why Fortis was selected to negotiate with, said city staff Monday. The deal requires the approval of Kelowna electors, so rather than hold a vote on its merits, the city will use the the alternative approval process, a type of negative option billing where the city says it plans to proceed unless enough people say no.
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NATIONAL OBITUARIES WILBY, GRAHAM ARTHUR — of Trail, passed away peacefully at Columbia View Lodge, Trail, on September 16, 2012. Graham was born June 26, 1922 in Anyox, BC. Graham will be dearly missed by his son Don Wilby (Lorraine), his daughter Jo-Ann D’Arcangelo (Don), and his grandsons Darren and Mark (Genny); all of Calgary. Graham was predeceased by his loving wife Doris in September 2006 and his brother Frank in May, 2008. He retired from Cominco in 1981 after 40 years of service. The family wishes to express their appreciation to the staff of the Columbia View Lodge for their support and care. As Graham’s personal wishes, there will not be a service held. Al Grywacheski of Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services™ has been entrusted with arrangements. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital Foundation at 1200 Hospital Bench Road, Trail, BC V1R 4M1 or online at www.kbrhhealthfoundation.ca You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence at the family’s online register at www.myalternatives.ca
Facebook backs organ donor program THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA - An organ donation campaign started by a feisty young Ottawa double-lung transplant recipient now has new friends - a lot of them. Facebook is hoping its organ donation tool, which allows users to share their status as organ donors, will help Helene Campbell foster awareness of the cause. The social media company launched the feature in May in the United States and the U.K., and is now bringing it to Canada. Since its inception four months ago, the tool has been launched
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Lawyers question benefits of proposed pipeline THE CANADIAN PRESS EDMONTON - The benefits to the oil industry of Enbridge Inc.’s proposed Northern Gateway pipeline may be exaggerated and its costs to the economy and environment underestimated, hearings into the project heard Tuesday. The $6-billion pipeline has been touted as a way to link burgeoning production from Alberta’s oilsands to growing markets in Asia, which would allow Canadian producers to improve profits by reaping higher prices for crude overseas. But a lawyer for the Haisla First Nation, which claims much of the land the pipeline would travel though, said projections of nearly $1.5 billion a year in increased revenue by 2018 are inflated. Hana Boye said the estimate Enbridge (TSX:ENB) is presenting at the National Energy Board hearings was developed with figures from the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers which suggest oil supply in Western Canada will grow by 6.5 per cent a year between 2011 and 2020. That’s different than what Enbridge is telling its own investors and shareholders, said Boye. The company’s own estimate is 4.4 per cent growth - a difference of 500,000 barrels a day by 2020 that leads to a corresponding drop in revenues earned by producers.
“Have you given a differline that would import dilu“Have you given ent supply forecast to your ent from the B.C. coast back shareholders than that proto Alberta. a different supply vided to the panel?� Boye Boye suggested the cost forecast to your asked Enbridge’s Gateway of that diluent has not been shareholders than factored into calculations of manager John Carruthers on Tuesday. producer benefit. that provided to Carruthers acknowIgnoring the cost of the panel?� ledged that different figdiluent exaggerates the ures have been used at case for shipping raw bituHANA BOYE different times. Estimates men outside Alberta for can vary depending on upgrading or refining, said assumptions of what the mix of varying Robyn Allan, an analyst for the Alberta crudes would be, he said. Federation of Labour, who is advising “There would be times when we would the Haisla. see differences.� “Importing condensate instead of But the variances aren’t big enough upgrading (bitumen) is hollowing out to change the project’s economics, the sector.� Carruthers said. Boye also questioned environmental “The minor changes over time don’t economist Mark Anielski about his dollarchange the project need.� value calculation of the project’s environBoye added that the project could dis- mental impact. She pointed out that his courage the upgrading of oilsands bitu- analysis only included the 50-metre pipemen in Alberta and that its cost to the line right of way and ignored possible environment hasn’t been fully evaluated. effects outside that corridor. She pressed Enbridge over the use of Anielski responded those effects could diluent - lightweight solvents mixed with exist, but there’s no credible method of bitumen or other heavy crudes to make putting a monetary value on them. them flow through a pipe. “This kind of information is not availAlthough the mix varies, roughly able,� he said. “To speculate would be one-third of what would flow through unprofessional of me.� the Gateway line would be diluent. The The hearings are expected to continue Gateway project includes a second pipe- in Edmonton throughout the week.
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ne of the first scenes in the ridiculous but thoroughly nasty film “Innocence of Muslims” shows angry Muslims running through the streets smashing things and killing people. So what happens when a clip from the film dubbed into Arabic goes up on the internet? Angry Muslims run through the streets smashing things and killing people. It’s as simple as that: press the right button, and they’ll do what you want. Some Christian extremists set out to provoke Muslim extremists into violence that would discredit Islam in the eyes of the West – and it worked, of course. As the US consulate in Benghazi burned and the American dead were carried out, many people in the West thought to themselves: “The Libyans are biting the hand that freed them.” Wrong conclusion. It wasn’t “the Libyans” who broke into the Benghazi consulate and murdered the US ambassador to Libya, Christopher Stevens; it was a heavily armed band of Islamic extremists. “The Libyans” recently voted in their first real election ever, and they elected a secular government. The film just
gave the fanatics an opportunity to undermine that choice. Maybe the Christian extremists don’t understand that their film serves the purposes of those who want to overthrow the moderate, democratically elected governments, both Islamic and secular, that have come to power in the “Arab spring”. Or maybe they do realize that, and hope that the violence that they are stirring up will bring Muslim extremists to power in those countries. After all, it’s easier to mobilize Western opinion against outright fanatics. The grown-ups try to keep the situation under control. Grand Mufti Sheik Abdel-Aziz al-Sheik, the highest religious authority in Saudi Arabia, said that Muslims should denounce the film, but without anger: “Muslims should not be dragged by wrath and anger to shift from legitimate to forbidden action, (as) by this they will, unknowingly, fulfill some aims of the film.” Exactly so, but the leaders of the Arab world’s post-revolutionary governments have to walk a fine line, denouncing both the film and the violent protests against it. Moderate Islamic governments like that of
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DYER World Affairs Egypt’s President Mohamed Morsi have a particularly tricky task, since they are competing with the Muslim extremists who are organising the protests for the support of the same pious and socially conservative bloc of voters. “We Egyptians reject any kind of assault or insult against our prophet,” Morsi said last Thursday, “but at the same time we firmly say that this cannot be taken as a justification to assault consulates or embassies and cannot be taken also as a justification for killing innocent people.” It was not a sufficiently robust condemnation of the violence for US President Barack Obama, who said on the same day: “I don’t think that we would consider (Egypt) an ally, but we don’t consider them an enemy.”
Obama has his own right flank to protect, and cannot afford to acknowledge in public that elected Arab leaders are in competition with Islamic fanatics for popular support, and so must choose their words with care. Most American voters are not sophisticated enough to understand the intricacies of Arab politics, or patient enough to care. Similarly, most Arab voters do not want to hear about the American constitution, which guarantees free speech and means that the US government cannot just ban crude attacks on Islam by American citizens. The elected Arab leaders will certainly have had this fact explained to them in private by their political advisers, but in public they must demand that the US government suppress the film and punish its makers. It’s not the United States that has attacked Islam, or even “Hollywood”; just a handful of Americans with a political and religious agenda. It’s not “Egypt” or “Libya” that has attacked American and other Western diplomatic missions in the Arab world, but small groups of Islamic extremists with a political agenda of their own, supported by a larger number of pious dupes.
Indeed, the film in question passed without notice when it had its single public screening in the Vine Theatre in Los Angeles in June; only a dozen or so people showed up, probably mostly friends of the producer. It attracted little more attention when a shortened version was posted on YouTube at the beginning of July. It only took off when the religious Egyptian television channel al-Nas broadcast scenes from it on September 8, and then posted a clip online with an Arabic translation. That got hundreds of thousands of views in a matter of days, and the violent protests began almost at once. The Christian fanatics and the Muslim extremists are, in the old Marxist phrase, “objective allies.” This is not a “turning point” in Western relations with the Arab countries or the broader Muslim world (as some excitable commentators have suggested). The whole thing will blow over after a little while, just like the violent protests against Danish newspaper cartoons about Muhammad did six years ago. It is a tempest in a teapot. Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.
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Boundary changes not workable for any MP There appears to be a constant barrage of criticism coming from the pen of long-time Liberal activist, Rose Calderon. The latest “attack� published August 27 (Letters to the Editor ‘What we have now isn’t working for many of us�) was directed against my comments on the proposed federal electoral boundary changes. The concerns I have expressed about the proposed boundary changes are not unlike those brought forward by our former Conservative MP 10 years ago. What the Electoral Boundary Commission is proposing is sim-
ply not workable for any MP, regardless of party affiliation. This is what I have attempted to outline to my municipal colleagues. Ms. Calderon’s comments on the riding belonging to a governing party simply do not make any sense. In spite of being represented by opposition MPs for a number of years, our riding has seen a fair amount of federal funding come our way. This is a result of the hard work on the ground by those submitting the applications. What I and my predecessor have done is to support those applica-
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Truth an early casualty in U.S. election An editorial from the Toronto Star Fibs, fables, falsehoods, whoppers. Whatever you call them, the road to the U.S. presidential election has been paved with old-fashioned lies. As the dust of the Democratic and Republican conventions recedes and the presidential debates draw near, mistruths hang thick in the air. In the latest outlandish claim, Republicans have piled onto President Barack Obama for allegedly appeasing Islamic extremists. They have also spread misinformation about Obama’s citizenship, his religious affiliation, his “socialist� health care, his putative disregard for a deficit crisis he inherited, and his alleged lack of interest in putting the jobless back to work. Democrats, meanwhile, have cast Republican rival Mitt Romney as the corporate incarnation of Genghis Khan, saying he cares more about jobs in China than at home. Moreover, Obama’s pumped-up pledges to create one million new manufacturing jobs and to achieve $4 trillion in deficit reductions have left fact-checkers scratching their heads. Obfuscation in politics is nothing new. As in war, the first
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It has been over two years since “The Tall Man� crew visited the Nelson and Ymir area, and now – after some delays – the Canadian premiere has been announced for the Capitol Theatre. The official release of the film is Sept. 25 with screenings in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago and the Nelson debut will be held on Sept. 29. “I’ve talked to some people who have seen it and they were really intrigued by all of the twists and turns,� said Darcy Hula, who is coproducing the premiere with the Capitol Theatre. “It’s not really a horror movie per se, more of a ‘Twilight Zone-ish’ experience.� The film showcases a lot of sights from around the area including Ymir and the CP train coming through
Nelson. “It’s really cool,� said Hula. “We have quite a bit of Nelson in the movie, which will be quite obvious to the folks from here. “There is a lot of Ymir as well. The right side of Nelson facing south is in the movie and the left side is all computer generated for the most part. It’s kind of interesting seeing that. The train that we captured rumbling through Nelson actually appears in Ymir in the film.� The proceeds of the Nelson premiere will be divided between the Capitol Theatre and a children’s charity selected by Kevin DeWalt of Minds Eye Entertainment. “Whatever is left over from my end of things will be donated at the request of DeWalt to a children’s charity because in essence the film is about children,� said Hula. Tickets are available now through the Capitol Theatre.
The contractor that operates the Galena Bay, Arrow Park and Fauquier ferries is changing from Western Pacific Marine Ltd. to new contractor Waterbridge Ferries Inc. on Oct. 1. A B.C. transportation ministry spokesperson said the contract to operate the ferries was tendered this spring when the old one expired. Waterbridge emerged as the winning bidder.
The Arrow Lakes News spoke with representatives from both companies and the ministry. All were reluctant to divulge details, saying an official announcement was pending. The ministry said the contract had not yet been finalized. The transportation ministry spokesperson addressed questions on service and staffing levels. “The ministry expects the same high level of service and a
seamless transition to the new operator. The request for proposals required that the new operator make offers of employment to the unionized staff, as there are successor requirements.� Dave Holm is the Nakusp-based regional manager for Western Pacific Marine Ltd., the long-time operator. He said the transition would result in, “No changes to the ferry service.� Waterbridge Ferries Inc. is a sister company
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Over a dozen Pickleball players flock to the Trail Aquatic Centre courts four days a week for a fun and vigorous workout. The dynamic group meets every Tuesday and Thursday at 9 a.m. and Monday and Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. until Oct. 1 when the pickleballers will move to the Cominco Arena in the Trail Memorial Centre. The public is encouraged to come out and participate.
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t’s officially autumn Saturday and while the baseball gear has long been stowed, and the hockey skates sharpened and ready to scratch the ice, like NHL players and owners across North America, I’m still not quite ready to put the golf clubs away. Fall is my favourite time of year to hit the links. The weather is sunny and warm, not too hot or too cold, with fall colours adorning the fairways, and courses in prime playing condition. Editor Guy Bertrand and I made a concerted effort to research the various area courses this summer. We put our minimal golf skills to the test at Birchbank, Redstone, Champion Lakes, and
Castlegar and long holes, lined have distilled with majestic the informaweeping willow, tion into a towering cottonbrief and comwood, and thick pletely subcedar and fir jective assessthat attract golf ment of how balls like river the courses moths to lamp played, rathposts, but at er than how least you usually JIM poorly we find them. played them. While the Birchbank greens did Tight Lines is one of my not fare well favourite through wincourses for its long season, ter, the grounds crew did an and its forgiving nature, and amazing job of bringing them its friendly demeanor towards back to life by mid-season and those of us who like to walk. the Men’s Open. The scenic track winds its Best features: The trees, way through the contours of roomy clubhouse, and the prethe Columbia River Valley cipitous 13th hole par three making for some beautiful and 14th tee that offer stun-
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Time to replace replacement refs THE ASSOCIATED PRESS One official was pulled from duty because he’s a fan. Another negated a touchdown without ever throwing a penalty flag. Several others had difficulty with basic rules. Upon further review, the NFL’s replacement officials came up short in Week 2. Coaches and players around the league are losing patience and speaking out against the fillin officials following a slew of questionable calls in the games Sunday and Monday night. Some players are even joking about dipping into their own pockets to settle the contract dispute and get the regular officials back on the field. “I’m sure the locker room could pot up some cash and try to help the cause out,” Washington defensive back DeAngelo Hall said, kiddingly, on Monday The NFL locked out the regu-
lar officials in June after their contract expired. Negotiations with the NFL Referees Association broke down several times during the summer, including just before the season, and the league is using replacements for the first time since 2001. The results have been mixed. Just hours before kickoff Sunday, the NFL removed side judge Brian Stropolo from the New Orleans-Carolina game because it was discovered he’s a Saints fan. Then came the on-field problems. In Philadelphia’s 24-23 win over Baltimore, two gamealtering calls left quarterback Joe Flacco and linebacker Ray Lewis fuming. Flacco’s scoring pass to receiver Jacoby Jones in the fourth quarter was called back because of offensive pass interference. The official who made
the call didn’t throw the yellow flag, though he immediately signalled a penalty. “I might sound like a little bit of a baby here,” Flacco said, “but for them to make that call, I think, was a little crazy.” Lewis, like many players around the league, has seen enough. “The time is now,” he said. “How much longer are we going to keep going through this whole process? I don’t have the answer. I just know across the league teams and the league are being affected by it. It’s not just this game, it’s all across the league. And so if they want the league to have the same reputation it’s always had, they’ll address the problem. Get the regular referees in here and let the games play themselves out. “We already have controversy enough with the regular refs calling the plays.”
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Last week, 50 Birchbank ladies and 42 men from the Retirees Club gathered under sunny skies for the Ladies Host Retirees golf tournament at the Rossland Trail Country Club. The ever-popular Shambles game proved to be a winning format for the team of (from left) Eileen Holm, Michele Shankland, Farrell McLellan and Patricia Stevens. The foursome came in with a two best ball net score of 105, winning by five strokes over the team of Dave Adams, Joan Ferguson, Sue Hermanson and Paul Troseth. Third place by retrogression went to Irene Aiken, Ben Bobbitt, Al Gallamore and Beth Robinson with a score of 113. KP prizes went to Mary Lynn Trozzo, Al Gallamore, Lorne Filmore and Farrell McLellan, while Rosalind Kozlowski and Gary Robitaille had the honour of making the longest putts of the day.
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Leading Lions claim weekly awards THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO - The league-leading B.C. Lions have taken three of the four CFL weekly awards for their 28-23 win over Toronto last weekend. Lions quarterback Travis Lulay took offensive player of the week honours, throwing for 390 yards and two touchdowns in Saturday’s win. Lulay has thrown a touchdown in 22 consecutive games, the second-longest streak in CFL history. B.C. kick returner Tim Brown was named the special teams player of the week. He had 77 yards on three kick returns, 52 yards on five punt returns and added 22 yards on one missed field goal for 151 total yards against Toronto.
Slotback Shawn Gore was named top Canadian, totalling 96 yards and a touchdown on three receptions and 17 yards on one carry. His touchdown with 3:40 remaining in the second quarter helped the Lions to an important first half lead over the Argonauts. The Toronto native ended Calgary running back Jon Cornish’s streak of consecutive top Canadian awards at three. Hamilton defensive back Brock Campbell prevented a Lions sweep, picking up the award for top defender for his role in the Tiger-Cats’ 51-8 rout of Edmonton. Campbell registered seven tackles and one sack in the win.
Enjoy variety of local golf courses FROM PAGE 11 From black to red, the tips to the fore-tees, is a difference of almost 2,000 yards. Even the whites are about 1,300 yards shorter than the black tees, making certain that Redstone will accommodate all levels of player. The holes are interesting, varied, and challenging with sloped fairways, wicked doglegs, punishing rough, and undulating, lightning fast greens. The alpine course is perhaps the most challenging of them all and course management is
indeed key to scoring well at Redstone. Best Features: The greens and the views. The eighth hole par 5 with green surrounded by pond and bridge with fairways stretching towards clubhouse is mesmerizing. Also the par-5, 14th hole, from the aerie heights of the tips launching pad, to the valley fairway and then doglegging right, up to an elevated green surrounded by bunker is painfully exquisite. Also noteworthy is the wildlife including the ball-stealing coyote Pro
V-1. Champion Lakes is in the best shape I’ve ever seen it. The fairways and rough are lush and with the recent trimming of trees from number four tee boxes, number six green and number seven tees has let the sunshine in, and allowed the course to flourish. Best features: The nine-hole course is not only a great deal, but provides a wonderful setting for socials and dining. Some may not agree, but the short par-4 third hole with its wicked dog-
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leg right and elevated green, offers one of the more challenging riskreward holes on any of the courses. So channel that inner swing and get out and play before the snow flies. Our local golf courses have yet to realize just how good they are, each is eminently affordable and spectacular in their own unique way.
SCOREBOARD Hockey BCHL All Times Local Interior Division G W L T OL Pt Penticton 4 3 1 0 0 6 W Kelwna 3 2 0 0 1 5 Merritt 3 2 1 0 0 4 Vernon 4 1 1 0 2 4 Trail 4 1 3 0 0 2 Salm Arm 4 1 3 0 0 2 Island Division G W L T OL Pt Victoria 4 3 0 0 1 7 Alberni 4 2 1 0 1 5 Nanaimo 3 2 1 0 0 4 Powell R 5 1 2 0 2 4 Cowichan 4 1 2 0 1 3 Mainland Division G W L T OL Pt P. George 4 3 0 0 1 7 Coquitlam 3 3 0 0 0 6 Chilliwack 4 2 1 0 1 5 Langley 3 1 1 0 1 3 Surrey 4 2 2 0 0 3 Friday Alberni at Coquitlam, 7 p.m. Nanaimo at Cowichan Valley, 7 p.m. Penticton at Salmon Arm, 7 p.m. Victoria at Surrey, 7 p.m. W. Kelowna at Trail, 7:30 p.m. Saturday Victoria at Chilliwack, 7 p.m. Trail at Vernon, 7 p.m. Penticton at West Kelowna, 7 p.m. Alberni Valley at Langley, 7:15 p.m.
Cowichan at Powell River, 7:30 p.m. Merritt at Prince George, 7:30 p.m. Sunday Cowichan at Powell River, 1:30 p.m. Victoria at Coquitlam, 2 p.m. Alberni Valley at Surrey, 4 p.m.
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Thursday’s Game Green Bay 23, Chicago 10 Sunday’s Games N.Y. Giants 41, Tampa Bay 34 Carolina 35, New Orleans 27 Arizona 20, New England 18 Indianapolis 23, Minnesota 20 Philadelphia 24, Baltimore 23 Buffalo 35, Kansas City 17 Cincinnati 34, Cleveland 27 Houston 27, Jacksonville 7 Miami 35, Oakland 13 Seattle 27, Dallas 7
St. Louis 31, Washington 28 San Diego 38, Tennessee 10 Pittsburgh 27, N.Y. Jets 10 San Francisco 27, Detroit 19 Monday’s Game Atlanta 27, Denver 21 Thursday, Sep. 20 N.Y. Giants at Carolina, 8:20p.m. Sunday, Sep. 23 Tampa Bay at Dallas, 1 p.m. St. Louis at Chicago, 1 p.m. San Fran at Minnesota, 1 p.m. Detroit at Tennessee, 1 p.m. K. C. at New Orleans, 1 p.m. Cincinnati at Wash, 1 p.m. N.Y. Jets at Miami, 1 p.m. Buffalo at Cleveland, 1 p.m. Jacksonville at Indy, 1 p.m. Phila. at Arizona, 4:05 p.m. Atlanta at San Diego, 4:05 p.m. Pittsburgh at Oakland, 4:25 p.m. Houston at Denver, 4:25 p.m. New England at Balt, 8:20 p.m. Monday, Sep. 24 Green Bay at Seattle, 8:30 p.m.
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Minor problem now may be major after kids MAILBOX
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easily been cancelled. I can’t use those same weekends to visit my family because they are too far away, so I spend a lot of time sitting home alone. I know nothing unsavory is going on. Tom is a wonderful guy. I have no intention of leaving him. I knew when we met that his job would require a lot of travel, but these personal weekends are difficult for me. I know he hates being inactive or staying home, but it seems excessive. How can we come up with a workable solution? -Home Alone Dear Home: Tom thinks he already has a workable solution
and have expressed my concerns to my son regarding the cost of the dinner. I am on a fixed income. My son says his fiancee’s parents have offered to pay for whatever I can’t afford. He also says he’s learned to pick his battles and will not argue with his bride about the dinner plans, as she wants it to be a memorable celebration. How do I handle the situation? -- Mother of the Groom Dear Mom: Your future daughter-inlaw has usurped your privilege to host the rehearsal dinner. Determine what you can comfortably afford for this event, and then inform your son that this is what you would have spent had you planned it, and you are happy to give him a check for this amount. If he chooses to have a more elaborate affair, someone else will have to cover the additional cost. Dear Annie: You
gave good advice to “Donny,” who wants to be closer to his grandparents. I am blessed with 11 grandchildren and love them dearly. As they have aged, however, they have become more distant, and I’m lucky to get a
grunt from them. They give me little reason to seek them out. It seems to be the norm with the onset of texting and social media. Communication is a lot different with our generation. I have given up pur-
suing my older grandchildren, but would be elated to have them show that they cared about a relationship. But they have to do their part. -- Cal in Maine
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Sudoku is a number-placing puzzle based on a 9x9 grid with several given numbers. The object is to place the numbers 1 to 9 in the empty squares so that each row, each column and each 3x3 box contains the same number only once. The difficulty level of the Conceptis Sudoku increases from Monday to Friday. SOLUTION FOR YESTERDAY’S SUDOKU 3 4 7 9 8 2 6 5 1 6 9 2 5 7 1 3 8 4 8 1 5 3 6 4 7 2 9 1 5 3 6 2 8 4 9 7 2 7 6 4 1 9 5 3 8 9 8 4 7 5 3 1 6 2 5 6 8 2 4 7 9 1 3 4 3 1 8 9 6 2 7 5 7 2 9 1 3 5 8 4 6
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and has no incentive to compromise. After all, he sees you all week. Right now, his schedule is a minor hardship for you, but if you marry and have children, it will be a major problem. You’ll have to revisit this issue then. Meanwhile, we are never in favor of sitting home alone moping. Please find things to occupy yourself during the weekends when Tom is absent. Look for part-time work. Take classes to bone up on your skills. Go biking. Accompany him when he visits his family, and get to know them better. Dear Annie: My son is getting married in November in his fiancee’s hometown. My son says his fiancee has selected the place for the rehearsal dinner. She also wants to invite not just the wedding party, but everyone who will be in town for the wedding. I have not been consulted about the plans,
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Dear Annie: I am 23 years old and have been dating “Tom” for two years. He works in a demanding job that requires an extensive amount of travel. He’s away almost six months of the year. When Tom isn’t traveling, he’s with me during the week, but spends most weekends going places with his fraternity or visiting his parents. This means for the six months he’s in town, I get perhaps one weekend. We are saving for a house, and Tom’s constant recreational travel is cutting into our budget. I want our couple time back, as well as time to take care of things at home. I’ve suggested compromises (such as two weekends away and two weekends home), but things always come up that he “has to do.” Two months ago, I was let go from my job. That same afternoon, Tom left on a trip with friends that could have
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YOUR HOROSCOPE By Francis Drake For Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Relations with others, especially partners and close friends, will be touchy today! People are explosive and ready to fight at the drop of a hat. Tread carefully! TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) This is an accident-prone day for your kids. It’s also an accident-prone day for sports, creative activities and anything connected with the entertainment world and the hospitality industry. Be careful! GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Even though you are in an upbeat, easygoing mood, upsets at home (small appliances might break down or minor breakages could occur) are in the mix. Avoid arguing about shared possessions. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) This is a good day for business and commerce; however,
issues at home or within your family are unpredictable. Minor accidents and family arguments might occur. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) You feel friendly and social today. Enjoy good times with others, but be aware that this is an accident-prone day (verbally or physically). Avoid arguments. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Be aware of your possessions and money today, because you might lose something or break it. The upside is that you might discover an opportunity to make a fast buck. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Relations with others are potentially explosive today. Although you will enjoy times with friends and groups, you might argue with partners and close friends. (Be tolerant and patient.) SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Your energy is still very
high today, which is why you might end up in an argument with someone at work or even a neighbor or sibling. Quit competing. (You don’t have to always be right.) SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Your dealings with others in group situations will be potentially explosive today. You might attract someone who is brash, loud and overpowering. (Run away!)
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Avoid arguments with parents, bosses, teachers and VIPs. Suddenly, they could erupt, and they will not be helpful. Instead, accept help from someone who is ready to assist you. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) This is an accident-prone day for your sign, so be careful. Fortunately, partners and close friends are supportive
and loving. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Keep an eye on your money today, because you might find money or you might lose money. Guard your possessions against loss or theft. Fortunately, things at work flow smoothly. YOU BORN TODAY You’re observant. You notice people, your surroundings and even the trends of society around you. You’re organized and
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take a great interest in running everything around you, including your home. You fix things and solve problems. Your greatest strength is your belief in yourself. In the year ahead, set aside time to learn something valuable. (Your rewards soon will follow.) Birthdate of: George R.R. Martin, author/screenwriter; Sophia Loren, actress; Enuka Okuma, actress. (c) 2012 King Features Syndicate, Inc.
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Horse property. Over six acres with a solid 2 bdrm home. Call today!
3 bedrooms on the main, carport, garage, plus a lowmaintenance yard.
Great house in a great location with over 3,500 sq.ft. of living space. The work is done, with new roof, windows & HW Ă oors.
Here is your chance to own your own little piece of paradise. 3.69 acres w/ over 600’ of creekside. This 2 bdrm home is nicely maintained & has a large double garage & single
Trail Be your own boss! Well established coffee shop & lunch stop with well anchored businesses surrounding it!
Wayne DeWitt ext 25 Mario Berno ext 27
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Dawn Rosin ext 24 Tom Gawryletz ext 26
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Awesome investment or starter! Nicely updated 2 bdrm rancher w/ covered parking & views of the Columbia River.
Denise Marchi ext 21 Keith DeWitt ext 30
$149,900
Fixer-upper with great rural access. If you like to quad out your backdoor, this is the place!
$239,500
SOLD
Glenmerry
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Clean 3bdrm townhouse. Basement ready to Ànish to your liking. Great end unit!
$159,000
Rossland Only 4 left now! Get your brand new home before winter!
250.368.6682 250.231.1243
Recreational Sun Peaks Duplex For Sale
Each side: $449,000 5 bdrms. 3 bath, front & back decks. Exc. revenue opportunity We work with agents! 604-626-7100 www. northrockhomes.ca/peak-2-creek
Rentals
4 bedroom home located ion a nicely landscaped corner lot. All the work is done, just move in!
$240,000
302,900
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$219,500
A solid, well built 3 bedroom home on a single 75x100’ à at lot. Bright & cheery throughout.
SOLD
Drive by and take a look. Private sale by appointment only.
Glenmerry
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Salmo
16.5 acres of forested land right in the heart of Salmo. Perfect place to build your dream home.
Country estate in town, 4 bedroom family home, 1 acre view property, quiet street. Will consider smaller trade. Cell 250-231-0359
Salmo
Salmo
$59,000
Duplex/4 Plex
Trail
111 acres with beautiful 5 bdrm home, shop, dog kennel & barn. Perfect hobby farm or would make a nice vineyard. Great horse property. Possibilities are endless!
135 9th Ave
TRAIL, Tri-plex, $189,000. 1blk. to downtown. Income $1,900/mo. 250-368-6075
Montrose
Waneta
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WINTER TIRES FOR SALE 2 Winguard on steel rims 3/4 tread 205-65 R15 94T $100 for the pair • Crib mattress (great condition) $20 • Old TV’S $20 each (working just ďŹ ne) Call 250-362-7681 after 5pm or 250-231-2174
Siddall Garden Services
Wow, what a house! With over 3,500 sq.ft. of living space & a park-like yard.
T N MINITIO ND O C
Montrose
PEDESTAL TUB $500.; Apt. size gas stove $200. 250-3686406
Garden & Lawn
3491 Laburnum Dr. Glenmerry
$369,000
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Misc. for Sale
HANSON DECKING West Kootenay Agent for Duradek 250-352-1814
All Pro Realty Ltd. Great home with a fenced yard, plus walking distance to parks, schools, hospital and shopping.
Misc. Wanted Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 250-863-3082 in Town
SATURDAY, September 22nd from 9-12. 2010 Pheonix Ave. Rossland. 250-362-9586 This is a fundraiser for a trip I am taking next july to help build a school or a well in Kenya.
Contractors
Houses For Sale
Sat., September 22 starts @ 11am
Livestock HERD Dispersal. Red Angus and Hereford cross pairs for sale. 18 month old Red Angus bull. Heifers and steers. All raised organically; excellent quality 250-428-6264
Garage Sales
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Financial Services
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Merchandise for Sale
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Services
Saturday, September 22 | 11am - 1pm
Pets & Livestock
W NE
Annable
G TIN LIS
$169,900 Thea Stayanovich ext 28 Joy DeMelo ext 29
Updated 3 bdrm character home w/ fenced yard, wood Ă oors, newer furnace, hot water tank, & central air. It has it all!
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Apt/Condo for Rent Bella Vista, Shavers Bench Townhomes. N/S, N/P. 2-3 bdrms. Phone 250.364.1822 EAST 1bdrm. 3239
& WEST TRAIL, apts. F/S. 250-368-
Ermalinda Apartments, Glenmerry. Adults only. N/P, N/S. 1-2 bdrms. Ph. 250.364.1922 Francesco Estates, Glenmerry. Adults only. N/P, N/S, 1-3 bdrms. Phone 250.368.6761. TRAIL, 1&2-BDRM, 1822
250-368-
TRAIL, spacious 2bdrm. apartment. Adult building, perfect for seniors/ professionals. Cozy, clean, quiet, comfortable. Must See. 250-3681312 WANETA MANOR 2bd $610, NS,NP, Senior oriented, underground parking 250-3688423 WARFIELD, 1BD. F/S. Coin laundry, storage. Secure bldg. $625. util.incl. 250-367-2154 W.TRAIL, 2bdrm., tiny fenced yard, suitable for small dog, close Downtown. $750. 250368-6075
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E.TRAIL, 3bd, 2bth, renovated, good parking. $1100. Avail.Nov.1 250-512-1153 HOUSE for rent in Glenmerry. 3-4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, newly renovated with a full basement. N/S, N/P $1195/mth + utilities Leave msg at 250-494-1193 or text 250-328-8708 ROSSLAND 3bdrm, 2 1/2bth, close to schools. 250-3629005 WEST TRAIL. Must see! 2bd. house with updated kitchen, washer & dryer, hardwood floors. New windows recently installed. Full basement and garage. N/S, N/P. $700./mo. plus utilities. References required. 604-649-9365 WEST TRAIL. Rent this house and move in NOW. Freshly painted 2bd. house with hardwood floor, full basement, washer & dryer, and a covered porch. N/S, N/P. $700./mo. plus utilities. References required. 604-649-9365 W.TRAIL, 2bd. F/S, W/D, D/W, off-street parking 2V. ns.np. $900. 250-368-6818
Houses For Sale
GLENMERRY TOWNHOUSE 3Bd., new floor, windows, paint&roof.$900.604-552-8806
Want to Rent RED MOUNTAIN Condo, Jan.13-16 inclusive. 250-3677608
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ARLES SPANIEL: ed with kids, cats & males $500, female, ZU PUPPIES: Nonfemales $475, males /1st shots). . g female grey tabby, ots. She is looking for o other cats. Call the OR AGILITY, TRICKS, es, private sessions, ange behaviour. RT: 2 acre fenced neighbourhood 5 dogs at a time. Lots of ookings call Monique, UPPIES: Cute, healthy, home, $475. ROSS: Ready Jan 19, S: Champion s, smart, loyal, lovable, of your home, in d), references. Susan, ROOMING BY DIVINE
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BOATING SEASON IS STILL HERE!! WANNA HAVE SOME FUN WITH YOUR FAMILY & FRIENDS ON THIS GREAT BOAT ALL YEAR ROUND? Great for fishing.
2007 CHEV Cobalt SS Supercharged, black, 5spd., loaded w/leather, heated seats, mint condition. Payment $225/mo. obo. 250-231-7182. lve.msg.
HIHUAHUA n. 29, family raised, 1st shots, females
CANINE: Now at 1611-5th Ave, Trail. Dana, TOBY’S DOGGY DO! Supports Rescue dogs. Discounts on ¿rst grooming of adopted dogs. YORKIE CHIHUAHUA: Mom is 90% Yorkie & father is purebred 5lb Yorkie, ready Jan 12, $500. WOLF, MALAMUTE & AKBASH CROSS PUPPIES: 6 males and 2 females, good working and family dogs. Best suited for large yards and a lot of time outdoors. BICHON PUPPY: Snowball cutie, non-shed, hypo-allergenic, male, ¿rst shots, vet checked, CKC registered, micro chipped, ready now, $650. 2 BEAUTIFUL 6MO OLD BEARDED DRAGONS: All accessories, $350. 4 BLACK LAB/SHEPHERD PUPPIES: Females, 7 weeks, black/white, ready to go now, adorable, $50. ALL PLAY PET CARE & ADVENTURES, NEW HOURS: Monday-Friday, 8am-6pm CANINE PSYCHOLOGY CENTER: Dog boarding, consulting, personal & group training, daycare, workshops. DOG OBEDIENCE CLASSES offered by Linda Murray’s Simply Paws-itive: Puppy Smart, Basic, Intermediate. War¿eld, Jan. 27, Castlegar, Jan. 29 and Nelson, Jan. 30. Teach your canine companion gently and fairly. Learn to motivate your pet with positive reinforcement. DOGS INN - CAT & DOG BOARDING: Cageless kennels, in-home environment, 2 acre playpen, 10yrs experience boarding animals, now boarding only 5 dogs, book early.
Your Cabin on the Lake
The Kootenay Queen •
1976 30ft cabin cruiser with a 185 merc Full galley (fridge, stove, sink, furnace, toilet) • Fold down table for a queen sized bed • Fold up bunk beds • VHF radio • Hull is sound, galley is dated. • Low draft • 200 hrs on new engine • A great boat that needs some TLC $12,000.00 invested $8000 OBO Call 250-362-7681 or Cell 250-231-2174 email monikas_2010@ hotmail.com 4 more information & to view •
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BEAUTIFUL NEWER HOUSE FOR RENT IN THE SLOCAN LAKE AREA. AVAILABLE OCT 1st • 4 Bedroom-2 Bath on 2 Acres • Red Mtn. Road above SILVERTON w/ Valhalla views + quiet privacy • N/S , Open to animals • 10 min. drive to Slocan Lake and Village amenities • Storage, treehouses, good access all year round • Minimum 6 mnth Lease • W/D Hookups, F/S plus Earth -Woodstove • $1100 negotiable with proper care of house, land + gardens • Open to work trades on property • References Required • Secure Income Essential • Serious Inquiries Only Call: 250-362-7681 or Mobile 250-231-2174 Email: monikas_2010@ hotmail.com
Edgewater Townhouse in Glenmerry, 3bd, 1.5Bth.,f/s, $850.Avail.Oct1.250-368-5908
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2BD, 1 Bath, newly renovated in West Trail. $850/mo. Washer/dryer, huge closets, office space and sunroom. Avail. October 8th. Call or text 604-3246465.
Call us to place your classified ad
250-368-8551 ext. 0
Cars - Sports & Imports 2003 SAAB 9-3 Must Sell. $7,800.obo. 2.0L, 4cyl, auto tiptronic transmission, 149,000km. On CraigList Kootenays. search Saab for pics. Call 250-368-1868
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Motorcycles 2007 K1200 GT BMW Motorcycle. Mint cond. 27,000km. Many extras. 250.231.5732
Recreational/Sale
DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals
1-800-910-6402
www.PreApproval.cc DL# 7557
For Sale - 1998, 27’ Sportsmaster Travel Trailer. Sleeps up to 8 People. Twin Bunks, Pull-out Couch, Table Folds Down, Queen Pillow-top Mattress in Front Bedroom. Air Conditioner, 3 Burner Stove, Oven, Spacious Bathroom, 2 x 30lb Propane Tanks. Very Clean and in Excellent Condition! Asking $9,700. Located in Nakusp. Please call 250-265-9990 or email: tzanier@hotmail.ca for more info. **WANTED** Looking for small short box truck camper or camperette in good shape. Phone 250-6938883, leave message.
Boats 16’ Fiberform with Meucruiser 140 engines Seats 6 includes trailer $3750. 250 352-2858
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Houses For Sale
SNOW REMOVAL BIDS
NOTICE TO Creditors and Others. Notice is Hereby Given that Creditors and others, having claims against the Estate of Raymond John Esovoloff, formerly of Box 863, 604 Davies Ave., Salmo, BC V0G 1Z0, Deceased are hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the undersigned Executor, c/o Christopher Esovoloff, Box 1962, Grand Forks, BC V0H 1H0, on or before October 21, 2012, after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received. Christopher Esovoloff, Executor.
WHERE DO YOU TURN
TO LEARN WHAT’S ON SALE?
Bids are invited for snow removal at Waneta Village Complex for a two year contract 2012-2014. Snow is to be removed from Crema Drive and Wright Way and sanding if required as well as 59 driveways. The bid will include hand removal of snow from 59 sidewalks and in front of garage doors. All Bidders must have Work Safe to apply. Written bids will be received until 3:pm October 10, 2012. Please phone 250-364-2608 or e-mail gigjoy@shaw.ca for further details Waneta Village Strata Box 96Trail B.C.V1R2Y8
OPPORTUNITY INVITATION TO TENDER SNOW REMOVAL Kootenay Savings is now accepting bids for the removal of snow from the sidewalks outside of our Trail Branch, Kootenay Insurance Services and Apple Automotive, all located in downtown Trail.
YOUR NEWSPAPER:
The link to your community
Sealed bids must be received by the closing date of September 28, 2012 at 2:00 PM at our Facilities Office: Suite 200, 890 Schofield Highway, Trail BC V1R 2G9.
For more information please, call 250.368.2759 or 250.608.0405. The successful bidder will be notified shortly thereafter.
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OPPORTUNITY
better. together.
INVITATION TO TENDER SNOW REMOVAL
Corporation C i off the h
VILLAGE OF MONTROSE
Kootenay Savings is now accepting bids for the removal of snow from the parking lot and sidewalks at our Fruitvale branch.
NOTICE OF 2012 TAX SALE
Kootenay Savings is also acting on behalf of Strata NES2224 in accepting bids for the removal of snow from the parking lot and sidewalks at the Trail Medical Building.
The following properties will be sold at the Annual Tax Sale at 10:00 a.m., Monday, September 24, 2012 in the Montrose Village Office, 565 11th Avenue, Montrose, B.C. unless the Delinquent Tax plus interest is paid in full prior to the time of the Tax Sale.
These bids should be priced separately and must be received by the closing date of September 28, 2012 at 2:00 PM at our Facilities Office: Suite 200, 890 Schofield Highway, Trail BC V1R 2G9.
Folio No. Civic Address Legal Description: Lot Block Plan PID
For more info, call 250.368.2759 or 250.608.0405. The successful bidder will be notified shortly thereafter. better. together.
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630 12th Ave.
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815 10th Ave.
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www.coldwellbankertrail.com 1252 Bay Avenue, TRAIL (250) 368-5222
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Sat, Sept 22, 2012 12 - 2pm 244 Rossland Ave, Trail $148,000
MLS# K206977
MLS# K214955
MLS# K211391
MLS# K210797
MLS# K215313
Fruitvale $409,000
Rossland $359,900
Montrose $345,000
Trail $329,900
Warfield $269,900
Patty Leclerc-Zanet 250-231-4490
Rob Burrus 250-231-4420
Fred Behrens 250-368-1268
Rob Burrus 250-231-4420
Patty Leclerc-Zanet 250-231-4490
Patty Leclerc-Zanet 250-231-4490
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MLS# K215314
MLS# K212989
MLS# K214923
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MLS# K211181
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MLS# K205620
MLS# K215569
Trail $265,000
Trail $259,900
Trail $257,000
Warfield $249,900
Trail $219,900
Trail $169,000
Warfield $159,900
Patty Leclerc-Zanet 250-231-4490
Patty Leclerc-Zanet 250-231-4490
Rob Burrus 250-231-4420
Patty Leclerc-Zanet 250-231-4490
Patty Leclerc-Zanet 250-231-4490
Fred Behrens 250-368-1268
Fred Behrens 250-368-1268
MLS# K215259
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Trail $159,000
Trail $145,000
Trail $129,900
Trail $114,500
Trail $99,900
Trail $89,000
Trail $72,000
Rob Burrus 250-231-4420
Rob Burrus 250-231-4420
Fred Behrens 250-368-1268
Fred Behrens 250-368-1268
Fred Behrens 250-368-1268
Rob Burrus 250-231-4420
Rob Burrus 250-231-4420
Trail Daily Times Wednesday, September 19, 2012
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Parents provide first step in reaching young readers SPECIAL TO THE TIMES Early literacy development begins the moment a child is born. Every touch, word and image helps to build the skills needed for children to become lifelong learners. Every child deserves the opportunity to succeed in whatever endeavours they choose and it is every parent’s wish to have their child grow to become a confident and resilient adult. The Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBAL) recognizes that parents are the first and most important teachers in a child’s life and demonstrates that commitment by investing resources into community programming across the Columbia Basin. CBAL reaches across the region, delivering and supporting programs that focus on providing parents and caregivers with the tools and knowledge needed to support their children’s physical, cognitive and social and emotional development. In Valemount, Play and Learn is offered to families with preschool children. Participants discover ways to support emerging literacy skills through songs, stories, rhymes, sign language, crafts and everyday teaching opportun-
ities, while children engage in facilitated, creative play. The connection a parent has with a child is unmistakeable and programs such as Play and Learn build on that connection to enhance the development of early literacy skills. By the time a child starts kindergarten, they may know the alphabet, be familiar with the letters in their own names and even have begun to recognize simple words. These skills are key milestones and family literacy programs, such as Parent-Child Mother Goose, Love 2 Learn and Alphabet Soup, aim to help further develop these skills. Once a child enters school, parents want to be supportive as their children develop and acquire new knowledge and skills. CBAL offers a number of family literacy programs designed to support this specific age group. In Revelstoke, and other communities across the Columbia Basin, Parents as Literacy Supporters (PALS) has been offered in partnership with school districts. “PALS gives families a chance to connect with their Kindergarten teacher, and provides information, ideas, strategies and activities that can be used at home.
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Literacy development starts at a very young age through playing, songs and stories. PALS is a wonderful opportunity to bring together parents, teachers, and community as partners to support young children’s learning,� says Tracy Spannier, Community Literacy Coordinator in Revelstoke. Take time to attend a family lit-
eracy program in your community. Visit your local library, family centre or visit www.cbal.org to learn more about family literacy programs in your community. On October 10, support literacy in your community by taking part in Black Press and CBAL’s Reach a
Reader campaign. Buy your local newspaper from a volunteer who will be out on the town and all proceeds raised will go to support literacy programs in your community. By learning together we will grow strong together.
Wednesday, October 10
The the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy are are The Trail TrailDaily DailyTimes Timesand and the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy partnering partnering on onaagreat greatnew newevent eventfor forTrail. Trail. On Wednesday, Wednesday, October some of Trail’s highest proďŹ le people will will be out on the On October5,10, some of Trail’s highest profile people be out on the street with to to help support literacy initiatives in in street with our ournewspaper newspaperasking askingforfordonations donations help support literacy initiatives our community.Along Alongwith withyour yourdonation donation give a copy of your community our community. wewe willwill give youyou a copy of your community newspaper forFREE FREE (plus (plus there there might mightbe beaan extra toto gogoalong newspaper for few extrapromo promos alongwith withthat). that).
Absolutely all funds raised from the day will go towards CBAL and all funds will stay in Absolutely all funds raised from the day will go towards CBAL and all funds will stay in the community in which they are raised to support literacy programs in our the community in which they are raised to support literacy programs in our community. community. Help Promote Promote Literacy Help Literacy and andLifelong LifelongLearning Learningininour ourCommunity Community Help Promote Literacy and Lifelong Learning in our Community
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Wednesday, September 19, 2012 Trail Daily Times
REGIONAL WHAT YOU SEE ....
CRANBROOK
Council calls for repairs to Gray Creek Pass BY SALLY MACDONALD Cranbrook Townsman
Cranbrook city council is standing up for Gray Creek Pass, the backcountry road that links St. Mary Lake with Crawford Bay. On Sept. 10 council passed a resolution to support the efforts of the Kootenay Lake Chamber of Commerce to
have the road repaired. A mudslide in the spring has made the road impassable and the B.C. Forests Service did not have the funding to undertake repairs this season. But Councillor Gerry Warner said he noticed the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations has done repairs on other
East Kootenay back country roads this season, including Meachen Creek Road and Jumbo Pass. “So I am really puzzled, when they have spent this much money on seemingly less important connections, why aren’t they keeping the Gray Creek Pass road open?� said Warner during the meet-
ing. “I know a whole lot of people who use this (road) between the East and West Kootenays and it definitely is a vital road. I think it would behove us to support the chamber of commerce there in getting it open because a lot of people use it,� added Councillor Diana J. Scott.
Cleaarance Special - All Tires On Sale!
and everything in between!
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2740 Tamarack Avenue, Rossland
This 2 bedroom home features a beautiful new kitchen, hardwood floors and an open floor plan. Situated close to schools on a sunny 40x105 lot. Great starter home or income property. Call Mary A (250) 521-0525
STING NEW LI
24 Hanna Drive, Oasis
$199,000
GORDON WOODBURN PHOTO
Gordon Woodburn spotted this falcon perched on the power lines in Glenmerry on Sept. 11. If you have a photo you would like to share with our readers email it to editor@trailtimes.ca.
KOOTENAY HOMES INC.
SOLD $189,900
250-364-2825
Until October 1, 2012
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$339,000
4-level split 4 bdrm 2½ bath home is located in Pinewood. 200sqft deck, new window and door package, double carport with concrete driveway. Pine plank flooring, tile and carpet, gas fireplace, wood stove. Mature cedar trees off both decks, spacious private lot, and easy access to Bike Trails. MLS# K212363
STING NEW LI
SOLD $419,000
2260 Ralph Road, Fruitvale
$214,500
This home offers 4 bdrms, spacious rec room, 200 amp service, security system, cozy wood fireplace, underground sprinklers, a/c, and 20X24 (shop/garage). All this on a 0.97 acre lot!. Call Darlene (250) 231-0527 or Ron (250) 368-1162
SOLD 2265 Kootenay Avenue, Rossland
You’ll love the convenient location and open feeling of this well maintained home in Oasis. A quiet rural feel just minutes from town this family home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, tandem carport, nice size rooms including a very spacious family room with access to the back yard. Don’t miss this lovely home packed with value!!
Immaculate 3 bdrm/2 bath home with gourmet kitchen, oak and fir hardwood, fireplace, wrap around deck, stunning views, double car garage, hot tub, private master bedroom and more! This home should be on your viewing list. Call your REALTORÂŽ to book a time!
Call Deanne (250) 231-0153
Call Christine (250) 512-7653
$354,900
Saturday Sept 22 11am-1pm
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$329,000
Top quality 3 Bdrm/3 bath home on a 90 by 100 ft lot with in-ground sprinklers, a spacious wrap-around deck and covered patio. Several recent upgrades include new roof, garage door, thermal windows, laminate flooring and a finished basement. Huge living room/dining room and main floor laundry make this a must-see!. Call Terry 250-231-1101
For additional information and photos on all of our listings, please visit
www.kootenayhomes.com
340 Grandview Place, Genelle
Magnificent package! Located on over 6 acres of land, this meticulously built home offers sunny floor plan, views from every window, grand living areas and deluxe master suite. There is also a 6 stall barn and newly finished nanny/in-law suite. Call now.
Live the dream! This gorgeous custombuilt home features stunning views and quality workmanship. Gourmet kitchen, 3 bdrms with master suite, gas fireplace and an open floor-plan with oodles of windows. You have to see it to believe it!
Call Mary M (250) 231-0264
Call Mary M (250) 231-0264
Call Mary M (250) 231-0264
OPEN HOUSE
OPEN HOUSE
OPEN HOUSE
Saturday Sept 22 10am-12pm
Saturday Sept 22 11am-1pm
Saturday Sept 22 1:30-3pm
$879,000
STING NEW LI
STING NEW LI
3245 Lilac Crescent, Trail 1004 Regan Crescent, Trail
#306 – 880 Wordsworth Ave, Warfield
9043 Highway 6, Salmo
Cozy 3 bdrm home on a fantastic lot - vinyl siding - air conditioning - u/g sprinklers - 24 by 20 dream shop for the handyman -many mechanical upgrades call your REALTORÂŽ for a viewing!
Third floor unit facing the mountains, very clean and modern, new appliances, ready to move in. Ideal for young couple starting out or older couple looking for carefree living.
4 bdrm 2 bath on .41 acres in Sunny Salmo. Fresh air, clean water, 1/2 hour to Trail, Castlegar or Nelson. Huge master, flat lot, fully fenced, good value - call for a personal tour!
Call Mark (250) 231-5591
Call Mark (250) 231-5591
Call Tonnie (250)-365-9665
$209,900
Located on one of Trail’s most beautiful blocks, this home offers 3 bdrms, huge living room, hardwood floors, and a family/ recreation room downstairs. Property offers a back yard with plenty of room for the children to run and play together with a mature garden area. Call Art (250) 368-8818
$239,000
Deanne Lockhart ext 41
1740 – 2nd Avenue, Rossland
$1,325,000
This graceful and spacious home offers beautiful “heritage� characteristics including hardwood floors, French doors, charming den, and wood burning fireplace. The large, flat lot is accented by gorgeous trees and amazing views. Call your REALTORŽ for an appointment to view.
WE CAN SELL YOUR HOME. NOBODY HAS THE RESOURCES WE DO!
OPEN HOUSE
2302 Happy Valley Road, Rossland
302 Ritchie Avenue, Tadanac
$98,000
Tonnie Stewart ext 33 Cell: 250-365-9665 tonniestewart@shaw.ca www.kootenayhomes.com
Ron Allibone
Christine Albo
Terry Alton
Cell: 250-512-7653
ext 39
Cell: 250-231-0153
christine.albo@century21.ca www.kootenayhomes.com
Mark Wilson
Art Forrest
deannelockhart@shaw.ca www.kootenayhomes.com 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
$189,900
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