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Bears ready to come out of slumber BY CHRIS STEDILE Times Staff

As spring arrives the temperatures rise, the snow melts, and before you know it the bears are out. Sharon Wieder, Rossland-Trail Bear Aware community coordinator, says these animals will be emerging between April and May, and encourages everyone to do their part in keeping human-bear conflict to a minimum. With bear encounters down in recent years Wieder says people tend to forget the risk bears pose to communities. In 2012 there were 173 problem wildlife occurrence reports (PWOR), up from 164 in 2011, but a massive decline from 327 in 2010. “The drop is likely due to so many bears being destroyed in 2010,” she says, “the population needs time to recover.” Twenty nine black bears were destroyed in the Rossland-Trail area in 2010 compared to only eight in 2012. “So many of these bears are needlessly destroyed,” Wieder says. Adding that proper waste management would prevent most of these deaths. “The bears are just following their noses and are motivated by hunger,” she explains. “If they can’t find any food then they will go

somewhere else.” There are several ways in which people can reduce the number of bear attractants in their communities. The primary sources of food for bears in populated areas comes from garbage, fruit trees and bird feeders. “What most people don’t realize is, sunflower seeds in the feeders offer a large calorie count for the bears,” she says. As for the garbage problem, the Bear Aware B.C. website recommends putting garbage out immediately before pick-up, freezing any strong smelling items, or investing in a bearresistant household container. While these containers, such as the TyeDee Bin, can cost upwards of a few hundred dollars, Wieder says it is better to have one of these containers rather than run the risk of a bear damaging your property or injuring a person. Throughout the spring and summer months when bear activity is at it’s highest, Bear Aware will be holding workshops and educational public events to raise awareness for bear activity and how to effectively handle situations involving bears. “In reality we are in bear territory, and need to act accordingly,” Wieder says.

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Thursday afternoon, kids sampled arts, crafts and games at the Cominco Gym as part of the Camp Chaos and Story Time in the Community. The joint effort by Trail Parks and Recreation and the Trail and District Public Library offers programs for children during spring break. For more information contact the library.

A summer camp that has delighted and hosted Greater Trail children for over 80 years is in danger of disappearing. Camp Koolaree is teetering on the edge of financial ruin as the society that operates the facility prepares to meet early next month to determine if there is the wherewithal to continue its legacy. Members of the board of directors of the Camp Koolaree Society—a group that operates the popular children’s camp on the shores of Kootenay Lake on land owned by the United Church of Canada—were “stunned” to find that the Society had significant debts recently. Board member Keith Simmonds said the camp’s growing debt—around $25,000—was reported to United Church members two weeks ago and that it did not have money in the bank to cover operating expenses for the coming year. He said rising costs—fuel, propane, wages—and reduced donations hit the camp society hard. Although the provincial body of the United Church has recommended the society not run camps this year, a Hail Mary meeting is being held on Saturday, April 6 (3 p.m.) at the Castlegar United Church to gauge what will was still out there to keep the camp. Simmonds said it will take a large influx of donations and new folk on the board to help resurrect the camp from its current calamity. “(The United Church of Canada) tells us the world is changing. People don’t want to send kids to a camp like this,” he said. “I told them we live in rural B.C. And that’s what we do when we go on vacation.” There is no power in the campground, located 10 kilometres east of Nelson, across the water of the West Arm of Kootenay Lake at Six Mile. See CAMP, Page 3

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U.S. policy could increase border waits BY SASHA PORTEOUS Grand Forks Gazette

In order to address the U.S. federal budget deficit, a policy known as sequestration was mandated under the Budget Control Act, which will see $85 billion in cuts to federally funded programs as of March 1. As a result, even longer wait times will be coming in the near future at U.S. border crossings, according to Mike Milne, public affairs officer with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). In order to address those cuts the CBP has taken significant budget reduction actions, which could have a significant impact on border crossings, said Milne. As part of its cost saving measures, “reductions to the overtime for folks at the port of entry went into

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effect on March 2,” he said. “The border patrol overtime reductions will begin on April 7. Furlough notices were also issued to 60,000 employees of CBP last week on March 7.” A furlough notice is a notification that everybody in the agency can expect up to 14 days off without pay for the remainder of the fiscal year, which runs until Sept. 30. “The furlough notices will go into effect mid April,” said Milne. The CBP has stated that it will continue to make every effort to minimize the sequester’s impact on public safety and national security, but expects that planned furlough of employees, along with reductions to overtime and hiring freeze will increase wait times at ports of entry, including

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international arrivals at airports, and reduce staffing between land ports of entry. The Canadian Border Services Agency did not want to comment on the specific impacts this might have on the border crossings in Grand Forks, Paterson or Waneta. Rosie Gartner, a Grand Forks resident, said longer wait times would discourage her from crossing the border. “I would probably come down a lot less often,” she said. Gartner, who uses the border crossing three to four times a month, said it’s pretty typical to wait 10 to 15 minutes to get into the States, but wait times can increase at peak hours. “It depends the time of day you come, if you are going first thing in the morning or after work when

everyone wants to go grab gas it can be pretty busy, pretty long lines,” she said. Another frequent border hoper, Edwin Henczel, said he usually doesn’t have to wait more than 15 minutes. He doesn’t think the cuts will have a huge impact on the crossings at Danville/ Carson and Cascade, near Christina Lake. “I can’t see that it will make a difference here,” said Henczel, adding that the ports are fairly small and there is never a large amount of traffic when he goes down, which is roughly once a week. He suspects that it might make a difference over holidays or busy weekends. It is difficult to project the impact of the reductions on individual employees or job occupations, stated the CBP agency.

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Thieves steal five rifles in crime spree By Sasha Porteus Grand Forks Gazette

Thieves with a possible fancy for guns made off with five rifles during one of nine break-andenters at Christina Lake. “On the 11th of March, the first of a series of nine break-and-enters into seasonal residences at Christina Lake were reported,” said Harrison. “The initial incident occurred at about 1:40 a.m., when the (seasonal resident) woke up to find the culprit inside his house.” The man fled outside the house, got into a waiting dark coloured SUV, driven by another male and they headed out to Highway 3 and headed eastbound,” said Harrison. “Shortly there after, we got reports of a series of break-and-enters and while out at the scene investigating those, we came across even more.” RCMP believes they happened on either March 9, 10 or 11. The break-and-enters happened on East Lake Drive, Brown Road and Page Road. “In most cases, they were forcible entries into the house, broken windows, pried latches on doors, we have reports of TVs taken and in one particular case they broke into a gun safe and removed five long guns believed to be rifles of some type,” said Harrison. Seasonal break-ins are not uncommon at Christina Lake, however most times they don’t come to the attention of police until months afterwards when the seasonal residents come back and discover that their place has been broken into, he said. The suspects are believed to be from out of town and the matter is still under investigation.

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Smoke detector alerts occupants By Timothy Schafer Times Staff

A smoke alarm earned its keep early Wednesday morning when it alerted a family of four to a structure fire that had broken out in the laundry room of a Rossland house. The occupants of a house at 2345 Third Ave. were awoken by a smoke detector around 3:30 a.m. When the owners of the home got up to investigate they found there was an actual fire in the laundry room, said Kootenay Boundary regional fire chief Terry Martin. “The owner used a dry chemical extinguisher to try and put it out in and a bucket of water,” he said. When fire crews arrived on the scene at 4:13 a.m., the man, his wife and two elementary school-aged children had gotten out of the house. Heavy smoke was exiting building but it took 13 firefighters less than 17 minutes to knock the fire down and get it under control.

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The Waneta Expansion Project reached another milestone with the installation of the first 68 ton stay ring - the heart of the spiral case. Once operational, it will ensure the even flow of water around the runner (water wheel) and smooth rotation of the generator before returning the water through the draft tubes back into the Pend d’Oreille River.

Camp has been hosting kids for 80 years FROM PAGE 1 Kids are housed in six bare bones cabin with bunk beds, with few amenities that many of the “resort” style camps for kids now possess. The camp uses stream-fed water, and everything is cooked on propane. “Kids spend most of the day outside there, running around, swimming, canoeing, playing games, and learning a little bit about living as human beings in community,” said Simmonds. For over 80 years children aged seven

to 13 have attended the camp, learning to tell their own story. “That’s why it lives so deeply within the hearts of the parents who send their children back, it was life changing for them,” Simmonds said. Last year 139 kids from the region— with the majority of them from Greater Trail— attended the five weeks of camp offered at Camp Koolaree. Although fees will likely have to be raised if the camp continued, Simmonds said around $40,000 will have to be

raised to pay off the debt and to put some money in the bank for operations. The coming meeting will be able to ascertain if that can be met by the April 15 deadline for the camp. “If we have the people and the money, we can do it. If we don’t then we won’t,” Simmonds said. “It’s probably the worst time for us to be out asking for help. But it’s also the worst time for us not to be running a camp for kids. There are probably a lot more kids that could use a little time away right now.”

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Crashes cause chaos on Trans-Canada By Alex Cooper

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Eight people were taken to hospital with minor injuries following a series of crashes on the Trans-Canada Highway west of Revelstoke Thursday morning, RCMP said. It appears the first crash happened near the Enchanted Forest sometime around 8 a.m. Two people were involved in that the and taken to Queen Victoria Hospital as a precaution.

Most of the chaos happened at Three Valley Gap. First, a westbound semitruck lost control and flipped onto its passenger side on the westbound shoulder of the highway. The trailer broke loose, slid down the embankment and crashed into a car that had pulled onto the Three Valley Gap Frontage Road before the crash. The driver of the semi was injured and taken to Queen

Victoria Hospital. The father and his two young children in the car were not injured but were taken to hospital as a precaution. Meanwhile, an ambulance that was on the way to the first crash at the Enchanted Forest stopped at the scene at Three Valley Gap, where it was clipped by another westbound semi-truck. A paramedic and the driver of the semi both suffered minor injuries and

were taken to Queen Victoria Hospital. The crashes closed the highway eight kilometres west of Revelstoke to 40 kilometres west of Revelstoke. It re-opened at around 9:45 p.m. There is no word yet on the cause of the accidents, though DriveBC is reporting slushy and slippery conditions west of Revelstoke. The RCMP continues to investigate the crashes.

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‘Godzilla’ remake invades Island towns By Peter Rusland

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Instead of laying waste to Tokyo, Godzilla is making his way across the island to Shawnigan Lake. The Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures’ Godzilla movie is filming in south-Cowichan, Ladysmith, and downtown Nanaimo this week. Depending on weather, various locations — closed to the

public — will be used for the big-budget, 3-D remake involving 300-odd crew members giving life to the nuclear-spawned dinosaur creature. Louise McMurray of Film Cowichan was stoked about Hollywood cash heating Warm Land’s coffers. “This is one of the bigger productions we have had coming through this region,” reads her email to the News Leader Pictorial.

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“It will certainly affect the Cowichan region, and all of southern Vancouver Island, in terms of economic spin-offs from hotels, to food, to all sorts of goods and services they require.” Tinsel Town likes Cowichan’s versatile geography too. “A major production like this is coming here because we can offer unique, useable locations that are not easy to find,” McMurray says, noting Cowichan’s flexible rail-corridor use during the remake of Godzilla that was unleashed in 1954 and 1998 versions. “It is not easy to close bigger rail systems. We have something that can be used, and if a production calls for it, they will travel to where it is available. Once (directors) are here, they tend to look for other locations so spin-off benefits increase.” The movie, directed by Gareth

Edwards, stars Aaron Ta y l o r- J o h n s o n , Ken Watanabe and Elizabeth Olsen. Sasha Angus, of Nanaimo Economic Development, said the film industry is important and a large movie production means lots of money reaching the local economy. Film crews often hire local catering companies, fill hotels and motels and rent equipment from local businesses, he said. Joan Millar, Vancouver Island North regional film commissioner, said when filming happens in Ladysmith, Godzilla’s crew will be staying in Nanaimo hotels because there isn’t enough capacity in Ladysmith. “This is rare for us,” Millar said of shooting in a downtown location on the island. She noted downtown locations usually occur in the Vancouver area. Godzilla is expected to open in theatres on May 16, 2014.

B.C. Tories launch platform THE CANADIAN PRESS VANCOUVER - With less than eight weeks until B.C. voters go to the polls, the B.C. Conservative party is first out of the gate in launching its election platform. The 23-page document addresses issues ranging from balanced budgets to reinvigorating northern B.C., but makes only a handful of promises. Among them, party Leader John Cummins pledges a Conservative government will abolish the Carbon Tax, calling the levy unfair to those living outside Victoria or Metro Vancouver. He says, if elected, the Tories would create a new office to pass judgement on the fairness and accuracy of the provincial budget and track the spending of Crown corporations, hospitals and universities. He’s also promising to overhaul the legislative calendar so MLAs have more time each fall to quiz senior officials about government and Crown corporation expenditures. Cummins says the document shows Conservatives are serious about campaigning on substantive issues and he’s promising further policy proposals in the weeks leading up to the May 14 provincial election.

Family law aims to prevent disputes By Tom Fletcher Black Press

VICTORIA – A major overhaul of B.C.’s family law is now in force, aimed at reducing disputes over shared parenting responsibilities and division of property when couples split up. The Family Law Act was passed in 2011

with support from both the B.C. Liberal government and the NDP opposition. It took effect March 18. One of the main changes is extending property division rules of marriage to unmarried couples who have lived together in a “marriage-like relationship” for at

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least two years. Those rules mean property acquired during a relationship is divided equally, unless the couple sign an agreement to split assets differently. Debts accumulated during the relationship must also be shared, including mortgages, loans from family members, credit card and income tax debt. As with a divorce, inheritances and property brought into the relationship by each partner are not shared. Attorney General Shirley Bond introduced the changes as a way to keep family breakups out of court, and to take the “winlose” terminology out of parenting. The traditional terms, “custody” and “access” of children, have been dropped from the Family Law Act, replaced by “parental responsibilities,” “parenting time” and “guardianship.” The new act also makes it an offence for one parent to violate an agreed schedule for shared parenting. The law also requires parents who wish to relocate to give 60 days’ notice to those authorized to have contact with children. That applies whether the children are involved in the relocation or not. Details of the new rules and answers to frequently asked questions are available on the B.C. government website at www.justicebc.ca/en/fam/.

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The bodies of about 2,400 birds that died in collisions with buildings while trying to navigate through Toronto’s skyline are on display at the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto, Thursday. The exhibit is part of an annual public awareness campaign launched by the Fatal Light Awareness Program.

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Premier to review online pipeline bombing game THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne says she’ll be looking into an online game partially paid for and promoted by a taxpayerfunded broadcaster that shows the bombing of a gas pipeline. A blog post supporting the game appeared on the website of TV Ontario. It also provides a link to the game, called “Pipe Trouble,” and offers a free trial. But questions were raised Thursday about the game’s introductory video, which appears to show activists protesting before a pipeline blows up. The TVO blog describes “Pipe Trouble” as a “companion ethical game” to a documentary that deals with local opposition to pipelines and the bombing of pipelines in Peace River, B.C. TVO says the game uses “over-the-top satire to cleverly explore the two sides of the energy extraction debate.” The game is meant

to engage people actively on both sides of the pipeline debate, by allowing them to see the connection between their actions and the effect of those actions, said TVO spokeswoman Jill Javet.

Budget puts brakes on spending THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA - When Jim Flaherty was a young man, they called it a brake stand - one foot on the gas and one on the brake, creating lots of noise and plumes of blue smoke but moving the vehicle sideways if at all. Stephen Harper’s finance minister is banking that all the torque in his eighth federal budget, delivered Thursday, will propel the Canadian economy forward in a burst sometime next year. It’s all geared to a fall 2015 election date, when Prime Minister Stephen Harper hopes to woo Canadian voters with the first balanced federal budget since 2008. In the meantime, Flaherty’s foot remains firmly on the government spending brake in a 2013-14 fiscal blueprint that shuffles priorities, re-allocates resources and cracks down on tax cheats but adds no new money while continuing dramatic cuts to direct program expenses. Canadians have faith, Flaherty told the House of Commons in his budget speech, “that their government will be a benign and silent partner in their enterprise, not an overbearing behemoth squeezing them at every turn.” The deficit for the

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Highlights from the federal budget tabled Thursday by Finance Minister Jim Flaherty: - Revenues for 2013-14 forecast at $263.9 billion, spending at $282.6 billion, deficit at $18.7 billion. - Deficit projected to drop to $6.6 billion in 2014-15 and become an $800-million surplus in 2015-16. - Canada Job Grant program will be negotiated with provinces by next year to replace existing $500-million labour market agreements. - Measures will be introduced to improve skills training for the disabled. - New programs will promote apprenticeship. - Two-year extension of an accelerated capital cost allowance to help manufacturers. - Infrastructure spending of $47 billion over 10 years, starting next year. - An improved tax break for families adopting children. - $100 million over two years to support housing construction in Nunavut. - Special tax break for first-time charitable donations to encourage young people to give. - End to tariffs on baby clothes and sports gear, including skates, hockey sticks, skis and golf clubs. - Canadian International Development Agency to be merged with Foreign Affairs. current fiscal year that ends in two weeks is projected to be $25.9 billion - exactly as forecast in the fall fiscal update but up significantly from the $21.1 billion posited by Flaherty in last March’s budget. Part of that bump comes from a onetime, $2.4-billion increase in Ottawa’s nuclear cleanup liability. Total spending,

including debt-servicing charges, will rise to $282.6 billion this year, up less than one per cent on the 201213 spending envelope of $280.1 billion. That’s effectively a cut after inflation and population growth are factored in. More significantly, direct program expenses - which exclude major transfers to other levels of government - are

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projected to plunge almost $4 billion this year and another $2.5 billion in 2014-15. The exact nature of those program cuts remains something of a mystery. The budget was delivered the same day the departing parliamentary budget officer, Kevin Page, was in Federal Court trying to force the government to release departmental details of spending cuts announced in 2011. “It’s very much a status quo budget,” said economist Derek Burleton of TD Bank. “Reallocation is a key theme.” The centrepiece of the document is a revamped plan for

skills training to better align the Canadian workforce with employer needs. “For the first time, the Canada Job Grant will take skills-training choices out of the hands of government and put them where they belong, in the hands of employers and Canadians who want to work,” Flaherty said. The plan won’t kick in until April 2014 and is contingent on negotiations with the provinces, who are expected to foot the bill for a third of each $15,000 training grant, with Ottawa and the employer also chipping in $5,000 each. 10 ft

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Lot controversy overlooks issue of river access

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he debate over whether city land in Glenmerry that council wants to sell is a park, green space or building lot and how it should or should not have been offered for sale misses a significant point. Glenmerry, a riverfront subdivision, offers almost no public access to, or even a view of, the Columbia River. Given this lack of foresight in the past, and the fact the city is currently paying a consultant to help plan the future of Trail’s parks, it is more than a little odd that council is at the same time attempting to dispose of what it considers a riverfront park in the quietest fashion possible. Do the councillors really intend to start planning for the future of the city’s parks or are they just blowing $70,000 down a hole in the ground? The unserviced lot that is classified as parkland in the Official Community Plan but zoned as single family residential isn’t much of a park, and is superfluous even as green space in its current state. It amounts to a large, grassy

suburban lot with a line of brush at the back that completely blocks out the river. Given the limited appeal in its current condition, and its location in a neighbourhood of homes with yards and several better parks and play areas, no one has been seen actually using the parcel as a park since Buddy De Vito was the mayor But does it have to be that way? If the brush was removed, it would open a view to the river. Is it feasible to cut a path down to the rough trail that runs along the river bank from East Trail to Bear Creek? I don’t know and it’s a safe bet that no one on council has asked. As it stands now, the river is all but forgotten in Glenmerry, where the riverbank is host to everything but public use, unless you classify burials and parking for municipal bulldozers as such. There is a tiny strip of open public land at the eastern end of Carnation Drive where it curves back to the highway, but that’s it. The rest is car lots, broken down commercial buildings, aging apartment blocks, a few

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single-family homes and the afore-mentioned heavyequipment depot and dulllooking cemetery. As part of its parks planning process, the city should be having a serious discussion with Glenmerry residents and all its citizens about how the community relates to the river. Better recognition of and access to the Columbia River is a key concept in Trail’s Official Community Plan. In terms of Glenmerry, the plan states the city should “take full advantage of the neighbourhood’s proximity to the Columbia River by ensuring adequate and safe access to the river and constructing viewing areas.” This guiding document

sounds good but doesn’t mean much unless city councillors keep a copy on their night stands, refer to it frequently, and take action when opportunities arise. Again, I am not saying the postage-stamp green space in question is necessarily one of those opportunities, but it deserves more consideration than it seems to have received. As for the rest of the process, the city may not be required to advertise surplus property it wants to sell, but it would be a good practice. The city is not a private seller and as such operates under different rules and expectations, which in this case means more than simply complying with provincial legislation. If a municipality wants to get rid of a long-established neighbourhood green space, however neglected, citizens should be consulted and not simply told that, if they don’t like it, go scour the city in search of signatures supporting a referendum. •••• It would be great if the latest promise of truly highspeed public and commer-

cial Internet service in Trail actually comes to pass. To date, the city has used its high-speed access to trim its communications costs, but public access has been almost nonexistent despite years of talk, and there have been no commercial opportunities. The last time I tried to access the Internet on my laptop from the Tail Public Library, which is located in a so-called Trail “hotspot” for wireless access, I was told to go sit on a bench in the hall. It has been a dozen years since the Columbia Mountain Open Network was developed with the dream of providing lowcost, hight-speed digital communications to the Kootenays. The fibre-optic cable linking city and school district buildings in Trail to the outside world was strung years ago. But for the rest of us using the lack-lustre local services of Shaw and Telus, it is still a struggle at times to download a large document, let alone stream video. Raymond Masleck is a retired Trail Times reporter.

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LETTERS & OPINION LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

City responds to lot sale concerns

The proposal to sell City park land on Rosewood Drive has raised some questions and concerns amongst members of our community. I therefore thought it important to write to address some issues raised in a recent Letter to the Editor “Supporting fair, equitable and transparent practices on Trail city council” published on March 19, 2013. The writer suggested that offering the land to the highest bidder through a sealed bid process would have been more appropriate, and in fact, this was what was first envisioned when this process was initiated. However, the City sought an opinion from our Vancouver-based solicitors, Young Anderson Barristers & Solicitors, pertaining to the process to follow and it was decided to proceed without offering the land publicly as has been suggested, keeping in mind that there is no legislative requirement for the City to do so. An excerpt of Young Anderson’s Summary of Advice is provided here: “In order to dispose of parkland council must adopt a bylaw and the bylaw must, after third reading but before adoption, receive the approval of the electors. It is our opinion that the requirements in relation to the disposition of parkland require that the City have a specific disposition in mind and contemplated before proceeding with the bylaw and elector approval process necessary to dispose of park. The City cannot first complete a park dedication removal process and then market and sell the former parkland.

Section 27 of the Community Charter permits the City to dispose of parkland that was vested in the City by deposit of a subdivision plan. Importantly, because s. 27(2) provides that the bylaw that receives the approval of the electors must authorize the disposition, it is our opinion that the specifically contemplated disposition must be before council at the beginning of the bylaw process. In other words the bylaw could not simply provide that the parkland “may be disposed of” and leave, for future consideration, the decision to sell to a specific person for a specific price. Such a ‘deferred decision’ approach does not adhere to the requirements of s. 27(2).” As was noted by the writer, any proceeds from the sale of the land must be placed in a park land acquisition reserve fund, which is true. While the City’s Official Community Plan, a guiding policy tool for land use planning, does include a notation that survey results had indicated a desire to improve maintenance standards of existing parks prior to considering the construction of additional parks, that statement cannot be read in isolation. The Official Community Plan goes on to say that a system of parks and recreational facilities should be established that is accessible to all segments of the population and that is community, neighbourhood and local-area focused. New parks may inevitably be desired as community needs change and the reserve fund would then be utilized accordingly. The neighbourhood of Glenmerry has an abundance

of park land, with nearly 25 per cent of community’s overall park/green space located there; however, in other neighbourhoods in our community, park space is much more limited. As a case in point, in the fall of 2012, Trail City Council was requested to consider installing a playground structure in East Trail, at or around the Aquatic Centre, because the nearest playgrounds to this part of East Trail are located across Highway 3B at Gyro Park or at Pople Park in Shaver’s Bench. With the City-owned lands around the Aquatic Centre and Butler Park being fully utilized, there is presently no opportunity to install a playground structure to serve the needs of this neighbourhood and acquiring appropriate land would be required. I also want to make it clear to our residents that the adoption of the Park Disposal Bylaw No. 2750, 2013 would not set precedent as has been suggested and relates only to the park land on Rosewood Drive. Each park/green space in our community is unique and there are many factors to be considered if Council were to contemplate future dispositions; however, the legal requirements as set out in the Community Charter would be followed then, as is the case now. The City can appreciate that this is a complex matter and we do hope that this provides some clarity to the process that has been followed. There is further information available on the City’s website at www.trail.ca and also on the City’s Facebook page. Dieter A. Bogs City of Trail Mayor

Labour market shows positive trend

Employment levels in B.C. rebounded in February and more than reversed January’s steep decline. Total estimated employment in the province rose 0.9 per cent or 19,800 persons from the previous month to reach a seasonallyadjusted 2.317 million persons. This marked the highest level since September. Gains were observed in both the full-time sector which grew by 0.7 per cent, while part-time employment rebounded more than 1 per cent. Employment growth was matched by an expansion of the labour force, leaving the unemployment rate unchanged at 6.3 per cent. Among industries, estimated gains were led by servicesproducing sectors, particularly the finance, insurance and

real estate sector which rose 4 per cent, as well as accommodations/foodservices and public administration which both rose 3.4 per cent. Agriculture also recorded a sharp gain of 22 per cent, but the sector is relatively small. February’s surge in employment, while statistically significant, should be viewed with caution and not necessarily as an indication of significant improvement in the economy, particularly as it comes off the heels of sharp prior month drop. A near-synchronous movement of both the number employed and the size of the labour force – reflected in steady unemployment rates — suggest recent employment fluctuations are related in large part to the estimation process and sampling variability, rather than real employ-

ment changes. A moving average of the employment data, which smooths out some variability, points to a persistence of a weak hiring environment that has existed since early 2012. We expect hiring to remain tempered this year with forecast employment growth of 1.3 per cent. In the Kootenays, the latest seasonally adjusted, shortterm trends in labour market indicators were positive. Employment rose by 1,100 persons (1.4 per cent) over the latest three month period – extending the uptrend observed since mid-2012. Gains outpaced labour force expansion which contributed to a 0.3 percentage point drop in the regional unemployment rate. The unemployment rate fell to seven per cent.

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PEOPLE OBITUARIES RANDALL, ROBIN GURNEY — Born April 16, 1940 at Trail, B.C., the son of the late Veronica (Solly) and Eric Randall, Robin died peacefully on March 16, 2013 at Victoria. He is survived by his brother, Michael (Frances) in Vancouver, brother Christopher (Judy) in Victoria, nephews, Norman, Douglas, David, and Keith, nieces, Cheryl, Lynn, and Shannon, and their families, his Solly cousins, Geoff, Anne, Roger, Nan, and Jane, and their families, and his former sisterin-law, June Randall. The Randall-Solly clan is a close knit family and Robin was a very special part of it. He will be truly missed by all of us. Robin will also be missed by the residents and staff at McCauley Lodge where he resided for many years and at Central Care Home where he was residing at the time of his death. A family gathering will be held at a later date. Flowers gratefully declined. *** GRUDEN (NEE GEORGETTI), BONNIE — It is with deep sadness that the family of Bonnie Gruden announce her death after a courageous battle with cancer on March 20, 2013 with us at her side. Bonnie was born in Trail on November 28, 1946 to Mike and Gertie Georgetti. She met and married her loving husband Bud Gruden in 1966, raising their family in Warfield. She was a loving mother, grandmother and friend to so many. After dedicating her early life to raising her family, she went back to school choosing nursing as her profession, becoming a devoted nurse, nurturing her patients through the years. She touched the heart of everyone she met. She always said that her family was the most precious gift she had on earth. That and her love of God. She was an active member of the Catholic Church. Bonnie leaves to cherish her memory her husband Bud, daughters Rebecca (Stan) Stark and Kiersten (Mark) Harrison. Grandchildren Joshua and Anna Harrison and Hannah Stark. Sister Wendy (Bob) Lesy; brothers Roland [Bucky] (Jeannie), Michael, Patrick [Pat] (Jeannine) and Steven; many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. She was predeceased by their beloved son Mark in 1989 and by her parents. A mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. at OLPH church with Father Don Wilson celebrant. Interment will be at Mountain View Cemetery. Prayers will be said Monday at 7:00 p.m. at OLPH church. If desired, in lieu of flowers, donations to The Right to Life Society, c/o Carol Albo, PO Box 1006,Rossland, BC, V0G 1Y0 would be greatly appreciated by the family. A life well lived and a battle well fought. You will be dearly missed, Bonnie.

JUSTIN BIEBER

Tough time for Canadian singing star

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK - In just four years, Justin Bieber has gone from fielding innocuous questions about his haircut to denying that he’s in desperate need of rehab. Bieber’s grown up and into tabloid territory, with his recent troubles making some question whether he’s just the latest teen star gone wild. In what could have been his worst week ever, the 19-yearold pop star struggled with his breathing and fainted backstage at a London show, was taken to a hospital and then was caught on camera clashing with a paparazzo. Days earlier, he was booed by his beloved fans when he showed up late to a concert. Those incidents come after photos of Bieber appearing to smoke marijuana hit the Web, and some headlines have suggested that the ultra-popular star is going through a famous Britney Spears-style meltdown. Others suggest he’s struggling with a more common condition: being a teenager. Donnie Wahlberg, who was just 14 when New Kids on the Block debuted on the music scene in the late 1980s to wild fan craze, said he remembers the pressure and hard times that came with being a teen celebrity. “Justin Bieber’s making mistakes that everyone makes and he’s probably trying things and exploring things that most kids his age explore, but the problem is he’s got 50 paparazzi chasing him around when he does it,” 43-year-old Wahlberg said. “When we are 19 and 20, we think we can take on the world and we do forget that there is a lot of life left to live in front of us, and hopefully he’ll get through these times and find his way into a long career and a healthy adulthood.” Bieber, his manager and his mother didn’t respond to interview requests for this story. But the pressure was evident in the days following his collapse backstage at the O2 Arena, as the Grammynominated singer wrote on Instagram that he’s sick of the “countless lies in the press” and that he would not be heading to rehab. “I’ve accomplished more than I could’ve ever dreamed of, i’m 19 and it must be scary to some people to think that

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Some headlines have even suggested that the ultra-popular Justin Bieber is going through the famous meltdown Britney Spears and other teen stars have gone through. this is just the beginning,” he wrote. “I’m a good person with a big heart. ... All this isn’t easy. I get angry sometimes. I’m human. I’m gonna make mistakes.” Even mistakes seem like new territory for Bieber: Since breaking out at 15 he’s seen five of his albums hit No. 1 on Billboard’s 200 albums chart and nearly 20 songs crack the Top 40. He’s had several world tours, launched a massively successful 3-D movie about his life and made deals that include his own dolls, nail polish and fragrances. He’s got a social media presence that includes 52 million likes on Facebook and 36 million Twitter followers. But does that leave any time to be a kid? Nick Carter, considered the wildest of the Backstreet Boys, was also the group’s youngest member when they began to dominate the music charts in the 1990s, and he recalls the days when he grew mad as an overworked teen who yearned for a normal life. “I remember getting tired. I remember getting burned out and I’m like, ‘Let me relax’ and you have managers, and the record label ... and then before you know it, the artist gets resentful and starts to revolt against them and that’s when you end up with a situa-

tion like what’s going on,” he said, referring to Bieber. “In a lot of ways you’re resentful and you’re missing out with your friends, your childhood, you see all of your high school friends growing up ... and you’re like, ‘Oh, I got to go back on tour.”’ Vincent Herbert, the record executive who signed Lady Gaga and also discovered the teen R&B boy band Mindless Behavior and singer JoJo at 12, said that young singers need role models around them who are fit, and that there must be “time for music and time to be kids.” “I think sometimes young artists get to that (frustrated) point because they’re young and it’s a lot and it gets overwhelming. I don’t think Justin Bieber is at that moment, I just think he had a bad week. That kid’s a phenomenal artist, he’s such a hardworking person, he’s such a good kid,” said Herbert. But he acknowledges that for young artists, the pressure does sometimes lead to meltdowns: “No one’s a machine - we’re all human.” Spears became the poster child for that after she shaved her head and lost custody of her children, and more recently Demi Lovato checked into rehab because of an eating disorder and self-mutilation,

though both have released successful music since. And many young members of Hollywood have been rebellious, used drugs and watched their careers falter, from Mackenzie Phillips to Corey Haim and Corey Feldman. Carter said his bad attitude began to affect his business, and young singers must think twice about their actions even when they’re at a breaking point. He says he’s now working to rework those lost relationships. “I probably messed up a particular movie I was going on an audition for because I showed up late and people looked at me like I was disrespecting them when really I was just out of my head,” he said. “I’ve been for years right now scrounging and clawing and proving through my work and staying away from alcohol and trying to be the best person I can be to make up for all the things I’ve done, and that’s been hard.” While Bieber, who was raised by a single mother in Canada, has held on to a pretty squeaky image, last year began to suggest some troubles: He vomited twice onstage during a concert in Glendale, Ariz., he was cited for speeding on a Los Angeles freeway and Los Angeles County Sheriff’s investigators questioned the singer after he reportedly scuffled with paparazzi who tried to photograph him and then-girlfriend Selena Gomez as they left a movie theatre. “What he’s going through ultimately is just the passage of adulthood and to go through that with this kind of scrutiny - it’s hard,” said Bill Werde, the editorial director of Billboard. “He’s going to have to decide if he wants that or not. He’s going to have to decide if he can handle the sort of bad that comes with the good.” Both Carter and Wahlberg are reluctant to give advice to Bieber simply because when they were in his position, they wouldn’t have listened. “The facts are that he’s going to do what he wants to do,” Carter said. “What happened to me when I was that age was the same thing - it’s power. Your parents are telling you, ‘Please don’t do this, please don’t do that’ and you’re looking at them going, ‘Who are you? I am me.”’

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Entertainment Kootenay Music Awards

Last chance to nominate for Kootenay’s best artists By Black Press If you’ve been considering nominating a band or DJ for the Kootenay Music Awards, now is the time to do it. All artists who live in the Kootenays are eligible to enter a song in one of the 10 award categories that recognize the range of musical talent coming out of the region. There’s a category for everything from best DJ to best roots and blues band. More than 70 songs have already been submitted online at kootenaymusicawards.com and KMA president Chad Hansen hopes to see many more roll in before nominations close next Friday (March 29). “If you’re an artist yourself or even just a fan of a local band, I’d encourage you to go to the website and submit an MP3. Let people hear it, you never know what could happen,” Hansen says.

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The Automation was named Best New Artist in the 2012 Kootenay Music Awards and has nominated a track for this year’s awards as well. The final day to send your nominations to the KMAs is March 29. Fans can check out sions and is impressed industry judges will the music that’s been by the variety. shortlist their favoursubmitted so far by “There’s some really ites for public voting. clicking the “nomin- eclectic, interesting The judges include ate” tab at the top of music that’s been post- music festival produthe page, then going to ed up there,” Hansen cers Christine Hunter “view entries.” says. from Shambhala and Hansen has listened After nominations Lea Belcourt from to many of the submis- close, the panel of five Starbelly Jam; Nelson

live music venue managers Ryan Martin from Spiritbar and Paul Hinrichs from The Royal; and Kootenay Co-op Radio program manager Jay Hannley. “These are great people to get your music into the ear of,” Hansen says. So far the nomination page is dominated by Nelson-based artists. But Hansen is encouraging bands for every corner of the Kootenays to get their music in. Bands who entered last year are also welcome to enter again. Shane Johnsen, frontman for The Automation — winner of Best New Band in last year’s KMAs — says he saw a surge in new listens on the band’s Soundcloud page during the public voting period. “We had about 2,000 unique listens, which is huge boost for a band just starting out,” Johnsen says. “We recorded every-

thing ourselves, without a producer, so we were really proud to be recognized last year.” The Automation has submitted an early release off their next album for this year’s awards and will be playing at the awards gala event, along with last year’s Best Artist winner Shred Kelly, on May 10 at Spiritbar in Nelson.

To enter a song in the Kootenay Music Awards, go to kootenaymusicawards.com. The Kootenay Music Awards are presented by Nelson Brewing Company and Black Press. Platinum sponsors include, Kootenay Co-op Radio, Vantage Point, Nelson and District Credit Union, AM Ford, Selkirk College.

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Friday, March 22, 2013 Trail Times

religion

Trail & District Churches

Who would not?

It’s a difficult scene, in some ways. Looking in upon it gives a sense of voyeurism. An intimate scene, one that perhaps should not be seen. Mary, pouring out her heart upon the feet of her beloved, wiping them down with her hair. Imagine the care, the tenderness, the gentle touch, the love poured out from every part of her. The scent of Nard in the air, a fragant, floral, musky scent. Scent that expands the intimacy of the moment from beyond the couple to the household. How many there took in the aroma, beheld the scene of blessing and love taking place and were swept up too? How many saw something momentous taking place? How many would remember this moment 6 days later when Jesus began washing the feet of his disciples? How many would remember this moment when he told them that those who wished to lead, must serve? I wonder if they got it? Judas seems to have. He knew the scene for the argument it was, and he objected. Strongly. Rebuking the act of love as a waste of resources, he called the scent in the air to witness this disregard of the poor. On their behalf he became righteous. On their behalf, he attacked. And Jesus? Listen to him. ‘Leave her alone. She bought it so that she might keep it for the day of my burial. You always have the poor with you, but you do not always have me.’ What do we hear?

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Easter Celebrations for the Greater Trail Catholic Communities Holy Thursday, Mass of the Lord’s Supper - March 28 OLPH, Trail 7:00pm Sacred Heart, Rossland 5:00pm St. Rita’s, Fruitvale 7:00pm Good Friday - March 29 Way of the Cross beginning at St. Michael’s School 2:00pm Reading of the Passion (Veneration of the Cross) OLPH, Trail 3:00pm Sacred Heart, Rossland 3:00pm St. Rita’s, Fruitvale 5:00pm Easter Vigil - March 30 OLPH, Trail 8:30pm Sacred Heart, Rossland 5:00pm St. Rita’s, Fruitvale 7:30pm Easter Sunday - March 31 St. Anthony, Trail 8:30am OLPH, Trail 10:00am Sacred Heart, Rossland 9:00am St. Rita’s, Fruitvale 11:00am Sacred Heart Mission, Salmo 1:30pm Phone 250-368-6677

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Some hear Jesus saying: ‘Don’t worry about the poor, they’re part of the plan.’ Really? After his life, his ministry, you can hear him saying that? What do we hear? Some hear Jesus saying: ‘Judas you are a hypocrite, a liar and a thief. You have never cared about the poor.’ But that’s Johns commentary, his after-the-fact condemnation of Judas. What might we hear? Perhaps servant hood and ministry must be grounded in love. All three participants in this story might be aware of Jesus’ imminent death. Mary saved the Nard for his burial, and here she is, pouring it out upon the feet that will journey to Jerusalem. Here is Judas, the one who will hand him over to trial and execution. Mary, pouring out love without counting the cost. Judas who can only count the cost when it is far too late. What might we know? What about the truth we already know? That if we are given the knowledge that one we love will soon be taken from us, we would pour out our entire wealth anointing them with love and count ourselves not impoverished, but enriched beyond imagination by the gift. What might we know? That there is no wealth that can stand in the face of love and no love that can be bought by wealth. That, as Jesus will soon remind his disciples, love will call us, nurture us, bring us and gift us into a life of pouring out every wealth we possess. That wealth cannot purchase what love alone can achieve. We might, somehow, know that. If we knew that, where then, would we allow love to lead us? Keith Simmonds, diaconal minister Communities in Faith Pastoral Charge

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THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LONDON - The new archbishop of Canterbury was formally enthroned Thursday - and questions about the Church of England’s opposition to same-sex marriage greeted his promotion. Justin Welby is the 105th Archbishop of Canterbury, serving as head of the Church of England and spiritual leader of the world’s 77 million-strong Anglican Communion. Welby was formally enthroned at the 900-yearold Canterbury Cathedral in southern England before politicians, including Prime Minister David Cameron and religious leaders. Prince Charles and his wife, Camilla, also attended. Dressed in a cope, stole and a gold-colored silk mitre, Welby symbolically struck the cathedral’s west door three times with the end of his staff to formally request admission to the cathedral. As the doors opened slowly, a choir welcomed Welby with a psalm. Earlier in the day, Welby talked to the BBC about some of the issues that have dogged his predecessors and led to deep divisions within the church. He acknowledged that many gays have enduring relationships of “stunning” quality - a fact he said that has “deeply challenged” his own views on gay marriage. He also predicted in a Channel Five interview that there will be a female archbishop in the future despite the failure to pass legislation backing the idea last year. From Rome, Pope Francis sent a message congratulating Welby and calling for a meeting in the near future. “Please be assured of my prayers as you take up your new responsibilities,” the pope said.

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THE ASSOCIATED PRESS VATICAN CITY - After a week marked by acts of simplicity and openness, Pope Francis finally let his words do the talking as he officially began his stewardship of the Catholic Church on Tuesday. “Please,” he implored the tens of thousands, both poor and powerful, gathered outside St. Peter’s Basilica. “Let us be protectors of creation, protectors of God’s plan inscribed in nature, protectors of one another and of the environment.” It was a message Pope Francis has hinted at, but now he made it clear, as he urged the economic, political and religious leaders arrayed before him not to allow “omens of destruction and death to accompany the advance of this world.” On a day of warm, blue skies, the 76-yearold pope thrilled the crowd as he arrived in the sun-drenched piazza in an open-air jeep, shouting “Ciao!” to well-wishers and kissing babies handed up to him. At one point, as he neared a group of people in wheelchairs, he signalled for the jeep to stop, hopped off and approached a disabled man held up to the barricade by his family, blessing him and then kissing him on his forehead. It was a gesture from a man whose short papacy so far has been defined by such spontaneous forays into the crowd, which seem to surprise and concern his security guards. “I like him because he loves the poor,” said 7-year-old Pietro Loretti, who came from his home in Barletta in southern Italy to attend the Mass. Another child, 9-year-old Benedetta Vergetti from Cervetri near Rome, also skipped school to attend. “I like him because he’s sweet like my dad,” she said.

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Economy

Random tax prep tips as deadline nears

Retail sales rise in January CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA Statistics Canada says retail sales rose 1.0 per cent in January to $38.9 billion, after a drop in December. The agency says the increase was spurred by higher sales at motor vehicle and parts dealers. Sales at motor vehicle and parts dealers were up 2.8 per cent in January, partially offsetting the 6.5 per cent drop in December. The biggest drop was at gasoline stations, the third month in a row sales have decreased. Retail sales rose in six provinces in January, with Quebec reporting the largest increase in dollar terms, at 2.1 per cent.

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ere are a few tax gems to help for 2012 tax preparation. If my brief comments spark some interest I encourage you to research further on the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) website or call a tax professional. It’s true that the filing due date for proprietorships is June 15. However, if the business has a tax liability it must be paid by the regular April 30 deadline. Simply assuming the business will have a loss and therefore have no taxes due can prove to be an expensive approach to tax management as the effective date of penalties and interest is April 30. A bookkeeper can help throughout the year to stay on top of this. Of course a strong set of current books may help, but not completing year-end accounting adjustments and ignoring tax law changes can lead to some unpleasant surprises.

Ron

Clarke

Tax Tips & Pits The reporting of personal investments for tax purposes can be a challenge. The volatile economy over the past few years has led some people to dabble in the stock market. If done outside a registered plan, remember to keep the records of all purchases of all stocks because one day when it’s sold, that cost is needed to determine the capital gain or loss. The same applies to the paperwork associated with the purchase of investment real estate. Along the same line, I am finding more and more people investing in what is referred to as “flowthru limited partnerships”. These are

quite sophisticated investments. Without going into detail, my point simply is this, if you are one of these investors, when you divest of it, the paper trail is typically confusing and even poor in some cases but nonetheless the onus is on you to report the capital gain or loss. Shifting gears, medical expenses are a family pooled deduction. That is, all immediate family members’ expenses can and should be totaled

and claimed on one person’s return and that should be the lower income earner’s return since there is a 3% income threshold to surpass before the tax credit kicks in. Those family members such as an adult child, a parent or grandparent, and even brother, sister and others who are dependent on the taxpayer can be included. Also, what isn’t widely known is that this claim can be made for any consecutive 12 month period.

The flexibility to stagger the timing over December 31 is valuable if a costly medical or dental issue arises late in one year and carries into the next. A word of caution to home net-filers and perhaps to users of some of the store bought software. If there are changes to your personal information, sometimes these changes are not updated with CRA. Despite the CRA “accepting” an electronically filed return,

this doesn’t guarantee these changes are registered so I recommend a visit to the CRA website or call to CRA to find how to register changes. One final note, CRA has discontinued the “tele-file” service for 2012 returns. Ron Clarke has his MBA and is a business owner in Trail, providing accounting and tax services. Email him at ron. clarke@JBSbiz.ca. To read previous Tax Tips & Pits columns visit www.JBSbiz.net.

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vide an improved early season experience. New snowmaking machines will allow Panorama Mountain Village to better maintain snow consistency and provide more early and late season terrain for skiers and boarders, explained Panorama’s Jamie Hurschler. The equipment is expected to be in place for the start of the 2013-14 ski sea-

son, and will likely mitigate challenging early season conditions that occasionally affects the mountain, as eastbound weather systems are deflected away from the ski area after running into high peaks in the Purcell Mountains. A new multi-million dollar accommodation building in the village core is also set to rise from the ashes of the

1,000 Peaks Lodge, which was scorched, then soaked, beyond repair from a top-floor blaze on Feb. 27. Single family accommodation is also set to expand, as the new 21-lot Trappers Ridge subdivision has been given the green light. The new development near the village will offer ski in and ski out accommodation.

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The Pride Gym competitive team toughed it out at the Tiger Balm International tournament in North Vancouver last weekend taking home 16 medals. Back row left to right: Coaches Glen Kalesniko, Corey Colwell, and Ray Palmer. Front row from left: Isaiah Colwell, Tucker Lysek, Mary Colwell, Nahum Colwell and Tyler Harry

Pride fighters tops at tournament BY JIM BAILEY

Times Sports Editor

Pride apparently does not go before a fall, just ask the Pride Gym fighters who cleaned up at the 2013 Tiger Balm International tournament in North Vancouver on the weekend. The Pride competitive team comprised of nine young fighters took home 16 medals including eight gold, with two members qualifying for the Canadian National team.. The disciplines included San Shou sparring, a Chinese form of kickboxing with takedowns using boxing gloves, Lei Tai sport fighting, another form of Chinese kickboxing using MMA gloves, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts. Double-gold medal winners Tyler Harry and Nahum Colwell made the Canadian National Team and have been invited to the World Martial Arts Games in Dublin, Ireland. Harry qualified twice and could represent Canada in two differ-

ent divisions. “We had put in a lot of time coaching,” said Pride’s Glen Kalesniko. “But the kids responded so well to what we have been showing them.” Results: Nahum Colwell captured gold in San Shou, gold in Lei Tai and silver in MMA, while Tyler Harry won gold in San Shou and gold in MMA. Caleb Nekrasoff took silver in Lei Tai and silver in San Shou while Callum Baxter won bronze in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Jacob Buskey picked up silver in BJJ and silver in Lei Tai, as Mary Colwell fought her way to a gold medal in Lei Tai and bronze in BJJ. Tucker Lysek won gold in Lei Tai and bronze in San Shou, Isaiah Colwell took gold in Lei Tai, and Benjamin Minns also captured gold in Lei Tai. The coaches and competitors would also like to thank Chinook Scaffolding for supporting and believing in the kids and the sport. Their generous donation helped pay for all almost all the entry fees.

BEAVER VALLEY BOWLERS

Local youth win duos

BY TIMES STAFF Beaver Valley Lane bowlers had a great Saint Patrick’s weekend with tournaments going in Kelowna and Castlegar. B.V. bowler Lori Bakken threw a 343 single-game high with a 1065 triple placing her as a number-two all star at the Interiors this weekend in Kelowna, while teammate Amber Bouilane tied for high single score

with a 361. Also on the weekend, Castle Bowl in Castlegar hosted the zones for the YBC Provincial Youth Doubles. The Bantam team of Jordan Bakken and Tyson Nelson and the Junior team of Jenica Bouliane and Tyler Dier from B.V. Lanes won gold. The teams and their coaches are off to the provincials on Apr. 6, at Grandview Lanes in Vancouver.

BY TIMES STAFF them. The Greater Trail Swim Club Ian Markus meanwhile brought (GTSC) continues to make waves in home a second place finish in the the pool, as it blitzed the competi- 11-12 boys ategory, while sister Tess tion at the annual Cherry Blossom placed seventh for girls 13-14 year Swim meet in Penticton earlier this old. month. Jackson Konkin swam in his first “Penticton was a huge success,” meet ever placing a very impressaid coach Cody Flegel in a release. sive ninth for 11-12 year old boys, “We were able to string which included a first in together top positions in the 1,500 free and a thirdmultiple age categories.” place finish in the 100 free. Since starting the winMasters division swimter club in September, mer Kelly Geisheimer Greater Trail swimmers followed up an incredhave improved dramaticible swim in Victoria with ally, knocking seconds off another golden sweep, finpersonal bests and raking ishing first in her 400 in medals and accolades and 200 free, and 100 and at swim meets across the 50-m. backstroke. province. “The GTSC team train SHARMAN GTSC’s Sharman hard together and their THOMAS Thomas celebrated his 14th meet results show their birthday in style, claiming dedication and are a great first place in his inaugural 1,500- representation of the caliber of metre freestyle race, and going on swimmers here in the Home of to take first in 100-m. backstroke Champions,” added Flegel. and multiple second-place finishOverall the small contingent es. Thomas achieved best times in finished fifth in the meet against every event he swam, whilst topping much larger clubs. off a formidable performance with Anyone interested in joining a first overall finish for the boys the Trail Winter Swim Club, GTSC 13-and 14-year-old category. (competitive), Triathlon or Masters Dylan and Eden Kormendy also Divisions can email: trailwsc@ had clean sweeps once again pla- gmail.com for more information. For more information, please cing first in the boys U10 and girls 11-12 year olds respectively, count- contact coach Cody Flegel at 880ing 23 first place finishes between 3334.

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Select teams select new logo Kootenay South Select’s Dave Grantham presents Maddie Van Horn with a Vancouver Whitecaps jersey after winning the Kooteny South Soccer’s name that team competition for her entry of the Kootenay Storm below. BY TIMES STAFF The Kootenay South Youth Soccer (KSYS) select teams will be charging into the 2013 season under a new banner. Last season KSYS began a quest for the best nickname, a handle that would adequately reflect the hard work, determination, and intensity of its select soccer teams. “We received about 20 entries, and the winning entry by vote of the rep players was from Maddie Van Horn, who entered the name ‘STORM’,”

explained Ralph Lunn.

KSYS’s

The Kootenay Storm takes elite players from Rossland, Trail, Castlegar, and Beaver Valley and plays against teams from Nelson, Cranbrook, the Okanagan, and

U.S.A Last year several Kootenay South teams were successful in qualifying for the Provincial finals. The teams have already begun training for the upcoming season which gets underway Apr. 15. For more information on “house” and “rep” soccer, or to sign up for 2013, visit kootenaysouthsoccer.com After the name was chosen, KSYS had a new logo designed that will adorn the jerseys of the gathering Storm players this season.

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Friday, March 22, 2013 Trail Times

SPORTS TRAIL RETIREES CURLING

Rematch on tap

BY TIMES CONTRIBUTOR

Dan Horan faced Primo Secco in Men’s Retiree curling action at the Trail Curling Club in a crucial game to decide who would win the section on Monday. The Secco foursome came back from a 2-0 deficit, with points in the second, third, fourth, and fifth ends to take a mighty 6-2 lead. The Horan side, needing a win to force a playoff game against Secco came back with three in the sixth to come within one of Secco. But Secco replied aptly putting up a three spot in the seventh, forcing Horan to put lots of rocks in play in the eighth. The last end saw Secco score one and seal the win. Make the final 10-5 for Secco. Cliff Tyson’s rink faced Serge Pasquali’s rink in a game the Pasquali rink needed to take second place in the section. The Pasquali rink surged out to a 4-0 lead after one end, but the Tyson side would not yield and was down by one going into the last end. With rocks in play and Tyson sitting one for the tie, the Pasquali team’s only shot with last rock was a delicate tap back. With a total team effort the tap was made and the Pasquali team took the game 8-6. In a battle for middle-of-the pack supremacy, Harvey Handley went up against Clare Coleman. Handley came out strong and was up 4-1 after four ends. The Coleman side then found the magic and scored one in the

fifth, stole one in the sixth, and counted a massive six-end robbery in the seventh. That was all the scoring necessary, as Coleman ran Handley out of rocks in the eighth for a 9 - 4 victory. The Coke Koyanagi rink faced the Tom Hall foursome. The Koyanagi rink jumped out to 4-0 lead after two ends, but the Hall side came back with a big three ender in three to make it close. The Koyanagi side then put together three strong ends and jumped out to an 8-3 lead after six ends. The Hall side needing a big end in seven could only come up with a single. Needing four for the tie, the Hall side put up guards and made light weight tap backs. The Hall side was counting four with the Koyanagi side throwing last rock. The hack weight take out was thrown, and did not curl enough. Rubbing a rock in the house and missing the Hall stones. Make the final 8 - 8. In the Retiree playoff on Wednesday, Section-1 winner Cliff Tyson played Section-3 winner Tom Hall. Hall picked up five in the first end and went on to victory in a five-man format. In the other match up, Cliff Tyson’s second section team, skipped by Coke Koyanagi, played Primo Secco the fourth section winner. But it was Secco that came out on top, setting up a rematch of last year’s Retiree’s title between the Secco and Hall rinks today at 3 p.m. Admission is free.

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SCOREBOARD Fall classic cancelled BCHL FIRST ROUND

Division Semifinals (Best-of-7) Interior Division Penticton (1) vs. Salmon Arm (4) (Penticton wins series 4-0) Tuesday’s result Penticton 5 Salmon Arm 1 W.Kelowna (2) vs. Merritt (3) (West Kelowna leads series 3-1) Tuesday’s result West Kelowna 3 Merritt 2 Thursday’s game Merritt at West Kelowna, 7 p.m. score unavailable Friday, Mar. 22 x-West Kelowna at Merritt, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Mar. 24 x-Merritt at West Kelowna, TBA Island Division Victoria (1) vs. Powell River (4) (Victoria wins series 3-2) Wednesday’s result Victoria 3 Powell River 2 Nanaimo (2) vs. Alberni Valley (3) (Alberni Valley wins series 3-2) Wednesday’s result Alberni Valley 2 Nanaimo 1 Mainland Division Surrey (1) vs. Langley (4) (Surrey wins series 3-1) Tuesday’s result Surrey 6 Langley 3 Chilliwack (2) vs. Prince George (3) (Chilliwack wins series 3-2) Wednesday result Chilliwack 5 Prince George 2

BY KARL YU

WHL WHL Playoffs

Grand Forks Gazette

FIRST ROUND Conference Quarter-finals (Best-of-7) EASTERN CONFERENCE Thursday game scores unavailable Today’s game Kootenay at Edmonton, 7 p.m. Medicine Hat at Saskatoon, 7:05 p.m. Swift Current at Calgary, 7 p.m. Prince Albert at Red Deer, 7:30 p.m. Saturday’s game Prince Albert at Red Deer, 7:30 p.m. WESTERN CONFERENCE Friday’s game Everett at Portland, 7 p.m. Seattle at Kelowna, 7:05 p.m. Victoria at Kamloops, 7 p.m Tri-City at Spokane, 7:05 p.m. Saturday’s game Everett at Portland, 7 p.m. Seattle at Kelowna, 7:05 p.m. Victoria at Kamloops, 7 p.m. Tri-City at Spokane, 7:05 p.m.

NHL

Leading Scorers Through March 20 GP G A S. Crosby, Pit 31 13 37 S.Stamkos, TB 30 21 19 C Kunitz, Pit 31 18 22 M St.Louis, TB 30 7 32 P Kane, Chi 30 16 22 R Getzlaf, Anh 29 11 24 E Staal, Car 29 14 20 M Ribeiro, Was29 10 22 J Tavares, NYI 29 17 14 T Vanek, Buf 27 14 17 J Voracek, Phi 30 13 18 MDuchene Col 28 12 19 7 tied with 30 pts.

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There will be no Grand Forks International (GFI) baseball tournament in 2013. The GFI board of directors cited the retirement of key, long-time volunteers and the withdrawal of two confirmed teams to attend Canadian Nationals as reasons for the tournament’s cancellation. It wasn’t a decision made lightly GFI Baseball (2001) Society president Bud Alcock told the Gazette. “We had three extraordinary meetings,” he said. “We agonized over this for several weeks. Normally at this time of the year, we meet once a month and we’ve been meeting every week since Christmas. Trying to see if there were alternate teams we could pull in. It didn’t come together quite the way we wanted but we spent the last month and a half basically agonizing over it and finally came to a decision that we had to make up our minds by the beginning of March. As a result we decided not to go with it this year.” However, the hiatus for the tournament will be only for one year Alcock said, with the GFI committee planning for the 2014 tournament. “Next year we’ll come back just as strong,” Alcock said. “We’re looking forward to 2014, we’re going to be out canvassing for vol-

unteers again, we’re working really hard in bringing some top-quality, international ball into Grand Forks again.” Coun. Michael Wirischagin, the city’s GFI liaison, was caught off guard by the announcement. “I know a great deal of locals will be disappointed with that decision. I am sure they had their reasons as to why they aren’t going to hold it, but truly I believe that if there was a way, any way possible in this world to hold it, they should,” Wirischagin said. “It is a part of our cultural identity and a part of who we are. This is not to mention the tens of thousands of dollars that are pumped into the service industry – accommodations, food and the like due to this tournament. That money is not going to be easily replaced,” he said, adding that he wished organizers well in planning for 2014. There has been suggestion that the tournament had been struggling over the last few years but Alcock dismissed the notion that the cancellation had to do with financial issues. “Thanks to the guidance and efforts of previous boards and sponsors over the last few years, the GFI is stronger financially than it’s ever been. As mentioned, we lost two key teams and some key volunteers, nothing much more than that,” Alcock said.

Get the vote out for Koshey and minor hockey

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f you have access to a computer, tomorrow would be a good day to go on line. Get on the, “Kraft Hockey Goes on” site and vote for local Ken Koshey, a very long time supporter of hockey at all levels in this area. It may take several minutes, and may be fruitless given our small population base, but showing up matters, and will matter to Ken. Not for the notoriety - if you know Ken, you know that - but in support of the sport and area he loves and

just a bit in recognition of his efforts, the voting will matter. If nothing else it will validate the efforts of the people, like Ken, who continue to support the ambitions whether they be just play and fun or becoming a pro - of local minor hockey players by spending time, and often money, on those efforts. Trail is the home of many hockey champions at all levels of the sport and it would be nice if the prize (a substantial amount of cash) came this way. That will take a

Growing into, or growing out of?

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substantial amount of effort, probably including getting all your Facebook and E-Mail friends to join in (so, maybe a bit longer than several minutes) but it is worthwhile effort and you should put it in. •Penticton Vees, the team from whom the Smoke Eaters took three of four games to close their season, swept the Salmon

Arm Silverbacks four straight in the first round of the BCHL Interior Division playoffs. That puts Trail’s inability to put the Silverbacks behind them in January into stark perspective. What might have been, indeed. •Not to get into specifics, because I wasn’t at that Castlegar/ Beaver Valley game, but I get pretty tired of people who think officials should never influence the outcome of games they officiate. A non-call that impacts the outcome of play is just as bad as a bad call which does the same thing. An official’s job is to facilitate fair play. Allowing illegal activity by one or both teams involved goes

against that basic reason for having officials in the first place. I can think of some Stanley Cup incidents; the clutching, grabbing, tackling, high sticking 67 Leafs, the bully boys of Philly and the Big Bad Bruins of recent memory were all advantaged by lax (unfair) officiating and were successful as a direct result.. The Leafs could not have won without that assistance, the Flyers and Bruins might have anyway. That doesn’t mean the officials did their job of facilitating fair, within the rules, play, properly. We should demand that they do that basic job and stop saying they should just, “Get out of the way and let them play.”

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viduals who have a personal trainer achieve the results they want, and maintain their exercise program. Now is the perfect time for you to challenge yourself. Use summer as your motivation. A qualified personal trainer will design a program just for you, and give you the guidance and support you need to see you through. Don’t let another summer pass you by without reaching your goals. To contact Diana call 512 2295 or 364 0888. Diana Howard is a certified Elite Personal Trainer, a specialist in exercise therapy, and performance nutrition. Howard works with women of all fitness levels from teens to seniors. Split the cost of your personal training sessions and share your sessions with a friend.

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Spring break hockey camp hits kids rink There’s still time to register for our Spring Break Camp Chaos for ages 6 to 12. Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Spring Break Hockey Camp for ages 6 to 12 goes Monday to Friday. Ages 6 to 8 from 9 to

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is held on Good Friday, March 29 at Gyro Park. Register for our new Gentle Morning Yoga classes with Jana Roy. April 2 to June 4, every Tuesday from 7:15 to 8:15 a.m. at the Trail Memorial Centre. Call 364-0888 for more info.

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Bill James 118 Pine Ave, Fruitvale 250.367.2247 Kootenay Lake Levels March 21, 2013

For the benefit of Kootenay Lake area residents, the following lake levels are provided by FortisBC as a public service. Queen’s Bay:

Present level: 1740.29 ft. 7 day forecast: Down 12 inches. 2012 peak:1753.78 ft. 2011 peak:1751.71 ft.

Nelson:

Present level: 1739.77 ft. 7 day forecast: Down 12 inches.

Levels can change unexpectedly due to weather or other conditions. For more information or to sign-up for unusual lake levels notifications by phone or email, visit www.fortisbc.com or call 1-866-436-7847.

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Forgive parents and move forward Mailbox

Marcy Sugar & Kathy Mitchell

they became angry. They also lied to our relatives about what happened, although when my parents die, it will be obvious that I received nothing from them. Annie, I have been a good son to my parents for my entire life. How can they do this to me? This hurts so much that it’s the first thing I think of when I wake up in the morning. I am ready to walk away from my family. I deserve better. - Left-Out Son Dear Left Out: You do deserve better, but your parents feel so guilty and obligated toward Carla that they give her everything in

ed, but would a gift say I approve of and support her decision? What should I do? -Reluctant Gift Giver Dear Reluctant: A gift does not indicate approval of the marriage. If that were the case, quite a few people would not receive one. You send a gift to wish your friend well. If you do not wish your friend well, and you do not attend the wedding, you do not need to send a card or a present. Dear Annie: This is for “Disappearing Connections,” the recently retired aunt who decided to “unburden” herself of possessions and offered some of her clothing to a niece. She’s now miffed because the niece has not thanked her. Stop it! You offered your niece a bunch of clothes you no longer wanted, and she was kind enough to accept them. Now you are acting like it was a gift and she needs to send you a thank-you note for stuff

you didn’t want anymore. Go find a hobby, and give your clothes to a charity. Trust me, your niece does not want to wear clothes from an old lady. She was just being kind by accepting them in the first place. -- Been There

Dear Been There: There is NO excuse for not acknowledging receipt of a package, especially when the niece asked to have the clothes. And the clothes were indeed a gift, regardless of where they originated. How unconscionably

rude to thank someone only for those gifts you like. The niece should have said the package was received and thanked her aunt for taking the time to send it. Period. Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar.

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a misguided attempt to protect her from herself. You cannot fix this. But you can forgive them and move forward. Accept that you are not likely to get an equitable share of their estate. If there is a specific item that you would like to have, it’s OK to ask your parents whether you can have it now, and tell them that you do not expect anything more. Once the inheritance is off the table, you will be able to have a relationship with your parents based on who they are and not on what you deserve to get as a reward for being a good son. Dear Annie: I’ve been invited to the wedding of an old college friend who is gay. I am a Christian and believe that homosexuality is a sin. I will send my regrets. My question is: Do I send a gift? I know that traditional wedding etiquette says to send a gift when invit-

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Dear Annie: I grew up with a sister who had substance abuse problems. While I studied hard, “Carla” dropped out of school and led a life of partying. My parents always made sure she was well provided for. Every time they gave her something expensive, my mother would say, “Don’t worry, you will get the same in my will.” Then one day, my parents told me they had signed over the family home to Carla. She told them I had agreed to it, but I never discussed it with her. But when I said this to my parents, they yelled and screamed and called me a liar. They said it didn’t matter anyway because they would make it up to me in the will. They then told me the value of the house for the sake of the will, which was a quarter of its actual worth. I suggested they get the house appraised, and

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YourByhoroscope Francis Drake For Saturday, March 23, 2013 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) This is a playful, flirtatious day. Enjoy social outings with others. This also is an unusually creative day, so look for ways to enjoy arts and crafts. (Aries is the artisan of the zodiac.) TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You’ll love relaxing at home today or just puttering around where you live. This is an ideal day to just goof off and avoid making important decisions. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You’ll enjoy talking to neighbors, siblings and relatives today, because people are laid-back, social and friendly. However, this is a poor day to shop or make important decisions. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You’re focused on money; nevertheless, this is a poor day to shop for anything except food. Postpone impor-

tant financial decisions until tomorrow. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) You feel unusually warm and friendly to everyone today. This is a great day to socialize or just relax. However, it’s a poor day to make major purchases and big decisions. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Enjoy solitude in beautiful surroundings today. Let yourself have a relaxing, pleasant holiday if possible. Don’t push the river. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Conversations with others, especially in group settings, will be surprisingly frank and open. People are relaxed today and are willing to divulge personal information. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Secrets about your private life can come out today, especially in the eyes of bosses, parents and VIPs. By nature, you’re a private person; therefore, be on guard.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) This is a lovely day to enjoy philosophical discussions and meet people from different backgrounds. You’re eager to expand your horizons. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) This is a poor day to make important decisions about shared property, insurance matters or inheritances. Just do research in these areas, but don’t make a decision.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Be easygoing and friendly, and just go along with others today, because really, that’s your only choice. Fortunately, it will be easy to do, because you’ll enjoy the company of others. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) This is a goofy day, which makes work a bit difficult. You would rather play. Knowing this, you don’t have to push

too hard, right? Better to work when you feel like it (if you have the choice). YOU BORN TODAY You are curious about everything, because at heart, you’re a pioneer. You’re not superficial. You’re intrigued by the big questions in life -- the meaning of existence, mortality and how we should best live our lives. You love meeting people from all walks of life. In your year ahead, a major change will occur, perhaps something

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Lois Dyck, B.E.S.T. Practitioner, is speaking at the Castlegar, Quality Inn Conference Room on Tuesday, March 27th, from 7:00 pm until 8:30 pm. She will demonstrate the benefits of the Bio Energetic Synchronization Technique, (BEST). This non-invasive technique allows you to free yourself from past personal traumas so that they no longer affect your present life. Admission free for anyone pre registering or $5.00 at the door. Draw winner receives complimentary B.E.S.T. treatment. Phone 1-604-852-3835 to pre-register.

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Celebration of Life Stanley Joseph Strutin Saturday March 23rd @ 1 pm Taghum Hall - Nelson

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If you’re looking to make a positive change, make the move and join the finest railroad in North America as a Train Conductor. CN has numerous long-term career opportunities available in Western Canada, including SK, AB and Northern BC. To learn how to become a CN Conductor, join us at one of our next career fairs in Cranbrook or Trail. In 2012, Canadian Conductors earned an average salary of $85,000. Come to a career fair to discover more about this challenging and rewarding job. It’s also your chance to have an interview on the spot! Register in advance at www.trainwithcn.ca/kootenay! Here you will find a link to apply online (prior to the event), detailed information on the various locations that CN is hiring for, and our Conductor Job Preview video.

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TRAIL WHEN: Thursday, April 4 – 10:00 AM Be sure to arrive at the beginning of the session for the mandatory job orientation. WHERE: BEST WESTERN PLUS COLUMBIA RIVER HOTEL 1001 ROSSLAND AVENUE, TRAIL, BC V1R 3N7

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Five years today recalls the memory of a loved one gone to rest; And those who think of him today, Are those who loved him best. The flowers we lay upon his grave May wither and decay, But the love for him who lies beneath Will never fade away. Forever remembered, Mom, Dad, Ryan, Oma Hooch and Grandma Lavigne

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Executive Director Kalein Hospice Centre

How might a culture-shift towards fully embracing death as a natural part of life, impact the following: Personal values and choices, social policies, approaches to education, bringing communities together to develop effective regional strategies. Where would you focus if you were asked to evolve more expansive ways of providing care in a rapidly aging world? Kalein’s Executive Director will lead the development and growth of a unique centre where questions like these, and all aspects of what it means to “live fully at all stages of life including end-of-life,� are explored in a master-planned campus setting, featuring a Centre for Dialogue & Education fully integrated with a residential hospice care facility. You will consult with the Board of Directors to fulfill Kalein’s unique vision and mission for this integrated campus. In addition to the management aspects of the position, you will oversee and be engaged with development of a variety of programming and funding initiatives, you will cultivate relationships with thought leaders and partners locally and globally, from a wide range of disciplines, you will lead Kalein’s evolution as a recognized centre of inquiry and care. You will feel completely at home in a variety of environments, whether developing long term strategies, managing day-to-day operations, representing Kalein to the public and potential funders, negotiating cooperative partnerships and working side-by-side with volunteers. You will have compassionate empathy for the end-of-life experience. You will be living in the city of Nelson, on the shores of Kootenay Lake in British Columbia. Known internationally for its limitless outdoor recreation, lively cultural influences, and unique reputation as a place that attracts social “change makers,� Nelson offers an unmatched quality of life for those seeking a dynamic, family-friendly, rural community change from the urban experience.

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The Village of Fruitvale has a vacancy for the position of TEMPORARY LABOURER within the Bargaining Unit – CUPE Local 2087. This position is for a 5 month term with a possible extension and is expected to commence April 15 or as mutually agreed upon. A trial period will apply. Reporting directly to the Public Works Foreman, the labourer will be required to perform all unskilled, semi-skilled tasks and manual work associated with labourer duties. Assignments are performed under general supervision and performance is subject to review, inspection and evaluation by the Public Works Foreman. A job description is available from the address below. Minimum requirements are as follows: • Grade 12 or equivalent (G.E.D.) • A valid B.C. Class 5 driver’s license with Air Brakes; with satisfactory profile • Must be in good health and capable of physically demanding labour; The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Thank you to all candidates for your interest, however, only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted. Lila Cresswell Chief Administrative Officer PO Box 370, 1947 Beaver Street, Fruitvale, BC V0G 1L0 Email: cao@village.fruitvale.bc.ca

The Kootenay Boundary Community Services Co-operative is seeking applications for the position of EXECUTIVE COORDINATOR.

EXECUTIVE COORDINATOR CANDIDATE PROFILE

:ou are a creative visionary individual Xho is familiar Xith the non-promt community services sector and is passionate about its contribution to civil society. You are a facilitative leader who can inspire staff, contracted consultants, and Co-op members to contribute their talents to increasing the capacity and effectiveness of community services in the region. You have demonstrated eYperience in mnancial management, communicating with sector leaders, funders, and the public, working with a Boardof Directors, and connecting with jurisdictions beyond the local. You are collaborative in your approach and familiar with the values of co-operative association. You like to get out and about, look for opportunities, and make things happen. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• A university degree, ideally post-graduate level, in a relevant discipline(s); • Related professional certimcations WORK EXPERIENCE

• .inimum mve years eYperience at the senior management level in the community services sector, ideally in several different settings • Demonstrated eYperience in effective mnancial management of a compleY organi[ation • Demonstrated responsibility for key programs or organi[ational units • Experience working with and reporting to a Board of Directors • Understanding and endorsing the principles on which a Co-operative is based • Experience working with a Co-operative or in other collaborative structures Further information is available at: www.thekoop.ca Further inquiries may be directed to: Judy Pollard, Board Chair, at 250-354-4028 or tedpollard@shaw.ca Please email a cover letter and resume to: info@thekoop.ca or mail to: Kootenay Boundary Community Services Co-operative, #304-625 Front Street, Nelson, B.C. V1L 4B6 Attn: Judy Pollard, Board Chair

Closing date: April 5, 2013

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• Aeration • Power Raking • Fertilizing & Weed Control • Weekly Lawn Maintenance Call for your FREE ESTIMATE 250-231-5245 888-304-5296 jeff@terragreen.ca www.terragreen.ca

Siddall Drover Garden Business Light Pruning • Weeding Garden Clean-Up Design • Consultation

250.364.1005 Kootenay Outdoor Living *Aerating, Lawn Dethatching, Pruning *Spring Tune-up *Tool Rentals *Gravel & Landscape Supplies 2910 Highway Drive, Trail 250-368-5552 M.OLSON’S YARDCARE Dethatching & Aerating 250-368-5488, 250-512-2225

Household Services

Garage Sales FRUITVALE, 1910 Caughlin Road, Estate Sale, Sat., Mar.23, 11-4. No early birds. MOVING SALE 9am. Sat. Mar.23. 1947 Kootenay Ave. Rossland. Everything must go.

Heavy Duty Machinery A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53 in stock. SPECIAL 44’ x 40’ Container Shop w/steel trusses $13,800! Sets up in one day! Also Damaged 40’ $1950 Call Toll Free Also JD 544 & 644 wheel loaders JD 892D LC Excavator Ph. 1-866-528-7108 Free Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Misc. for Sale HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

Misc. Wanted Local Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Coin Guy: 250-499-0251

Musical Instruments Musical Instruments, Lessons Books & Accessories P.A. lightning sales & rentals BAY AVENUE MUSIC, TRAIL 250-368-8878

Real Estate Homes Wanted WANTED IN ROSSLAND: HOUSE or CONDO To Rent or Buy for June 1st. Reasonable pricing. Can commit to Long term lease of 1 yr, minimum 3 bedroom with yard & garden space. Upper Rossland or Red Mtn. Resort area preferred. We are a family with behaved outdoor dog & cat. Professional couple with steady income and children. Please call 250-362-7681 evenings & weekends or 250-2312174 daytime. Monika

Rentals

A-1 FURNACE & Air Duct Cleaning. Complete Furnace/Air Duct Systems cleaned & sterilized. Locally owned & operated. 1-800-5650355 (Free estimates)

Apt/Condo for Rent

Misc Services

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DIRTBUSTERS Carpet cleaning, area rugs, flood work, furnace & air duct cleaning, 250364-1484, 250-364-0145 MOVING / Junk 250-231-8529

Removal

PLUMBING REPAIRS, Sewer backups, Video Camera Inspection. 24hr Emergency Service. 250-231-8529 Try Our new BP Italian Pizza 24/7 Ordering! BP Hot Foods Deli 250-512-9449 online menu: bpdinermineralsparesortattraction.com

Pets & Livestock

Feed & Hay HAY FOR SALE small square $160/ton 250-428-4316

ROSSLAND, 2BD furnished and unfurnished, clean, quiet, N/S, N/P. Ph. 250-362-9473 TRAIL, spacious 1&2bdrm. apartment. Adult building, perfect for seniors/ professionals. Cozy, clean, quiet, comfortable. Must See. 250-3681312 WANETA MANOR 2bdrm., NS,NP, Senior oriented, underground parking 250-3688423 W. Trail. 1 bdrm executive suite. Reno’d, furnished, F/S, W/D, HW flrs, clw ft tub/shower. $800./mo. Incl elec, heat, basic cable, wifi, linens, dishes, small yard. NP, NS, ref. req. 250.304.2781. W.TRAIL, 2bd., tiny yard, suitable for small dog, close Downtown.$695.250-368-6075

Commercial/ Industrial 4500SQ FT (418sq meters) grd flr, suitable for retail/whole sale, customer parking, loading dock, high traffic visibility. Call (250)352-5674.

Homes for Rent E.TRAIL 1bdrm, small house no yard, f/s, laundry facilities 250-368-3239 E.TRAIL, 2bd. house & 2bd. apt. available. 250-362-3316 MONTROSE, 3BD, 1bth, n/p, n/s, clean/ new floors, garage, f/s,w/d, convenient location. Available Apr.1st. Damage Deposit. Phone 250-367-6583 SMALL 3BDRM. house, good location, level entry, parking, fenced yard. 250-368-1312 Trail 2 1/2 Bdrm, 1 bath, new furnace, well insulation ed fenced backyard, carport & garage, N/S, N/P close to DT $900/mth + utilities, Avail now 250-226-7609/365-4644 TRAIL, 3BD., newly renovated. N/S, N/P. Avail. immed. 250-367-7558 W. TRAIL 2 bdr Hardwood 9 ft ceilings New windows Full basement W/D/DW Clean & comfortable. Flat lot & carport. NS-NP References $850 250231-4832

Office/Retail

1148 Bay Ave, Trail

FURN. room in W. Trail hse. Incl. util, laundry, wifi. N/S, N/P, Refs. $475/mo. 250-6084425.

Suites, Lower

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Annable $115,000

Fruitvale $207,000 OT EL CR A 1/2

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Pend d’Oreille $499,000 W NE

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Townhouses GLENMERRY, clean 3bd., n/p,n/s, 4appl. Avail.Apr1 Seniors pref.Ref.req.250-368-9493

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1987 CITATION Supreme Fifth Wheel, very clean, N/S. $5,400. OBO. 250-367-6005

Pet Obituaries

Pet Obituaries

Bee Jay Laface 1999-2013

Fruitvale $299,500 & N ND IO LANDAT U FO

Fruitvale $314,000

Recreational/Sale

NICELY FINISHED 3200sq.ft., +ample parking, centrally located, ideal for medical or dental office. 250-368-1312

MLS#K211947

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1-800-961-7022

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Fruitvale $119,000

MLS#K212732

Shavers Bench $249,500

“Our little girl”

MLS#K213358

Ross Spur $369,500

MLS#K216798

Beaver Falls $249,900

MLS#K210554

Montrose $319,900

Always in the truck waiting for a ride! She will be missed by mommy and daddy

Fruitvale $519,900

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Sunningdale $299,500 S RE AC 6 . 1

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Glenmerry $299,000

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Waneta $560,000 LE UB E DO RAG A G

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Waneta $560,000 W NE

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Waneta $479,000

MLS#K215427

Warfield $117,700 W NE

1 brdm + den. 1 - 1 1/2 bath N/S $1500/m util included + Deposit, avail April 1st ref req

or 1.800.611.5788 Bella Vista, Shavers Bench Townhomes. N/S, N/P. 2-3 bdrms. Phone 250.364.1822 Castlegar 2 Bdrm Apt 900 sq ft. F/S, D/W, laundry on site, grassed fenced yard one parking stall per apt. Clean bright and quiet. Ground level N/S, N/P $700/mth + utilities, 365-5070, leave msg Avail April 1st EDGEWATER APTS. in Glenmerry, 1bd. heat incl. F/S. $600./mo. 250-368-5908 EDGEWATER APTS. in Glenmerry, 2bd. heat incl. F/S. $750./mo. 250-368-5908 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. GLENVIEW APTS. Large, Quiet 1&2Bdrms. available. 250-368-8391, 250-367-9456

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Castlegar 1 Bdrm furnished basement suite, Avail April 4th $650/mth + 40% utilities shared laundry aptcastlegar2720@gmail.com Castlegar clean, bright spacious 1 Bdrm ground level basement studio suite, partly furnished, convenient central location, N/S, N/P, shared laundry, $750/mth includes utilities, WIFI & Satellite TV Days 250-304-5289, evening 365-0620, Avail Immediately

Mobile Homes & Pads BEAVER FALLS, Mobile Home Lot. N/P. $285. 250367-6005

Houses For Sale

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Garden & Lawn

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Friday, March 22, 2013 Trail Times

MLS#K218676

Fruitvale $339,900 T LO BLE U DO

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Salmo $239,500 IAL RC ME CE M A CO SP

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Salmo $114,900 TER AC AROME H C H

MLS#K4100550

MLS#K217602

Trail $79,900

Rossland $466,000

Annable $159,900

Wayne DeWitt ext 25 Mario Berno ext 27 Dawn Rosin ext 24

Tom Gawryletz ext 26 Keith DeWitt ext 30

Thea Stayanovich ext 28 Joy DeMelo ext 29 Denise Marchi ext 21

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CLASSIFIEDS Transportation

Auto Financing

Cars - Sports & Imports

2002 Toyota Corolla 4 dr sedan, auto, 4 cyl, PS, PB, very high km. Vehicle has been extremely well maintained. Interior, exterior and mechanical condition 9 out of 10. 40 mpg. $3,700 obo. 250-442-0122.

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1997,1998 red Jeep Cherokee, 4 doors, 6 cly eng, auto trans & 5 speed, 270,000km, excellent condition. $3,200 / $3,600 obo. 250-442-0122 / 250-493-1807.

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Host: Rhonda MLS# K218271

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Montrose $495,000

Fruitvale Rural $399,900

Rossland $359,900

Patty Leclerc-Zanet 250-231-4490

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Marie Claude 250-512-1153

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Genelle $339,000

Rossland $299,000

Patty Leclerc-Zanet 250-231-4490

Marie Claude 250-512-1153

Family Ready

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Fri, Mar 22 4 - 6pm 956 Thackeray Warfield $199,900

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Fred Behrens 250-368-1268

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Montrose $324,000

MLS# K217833

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Rossland $297,000

Trail $259,900

Fruitvale $249,900

Trail $229,900

Fruitvale $225,000

Trail $225,000

Rossland $199,000

Rob Burrus 250-231-4420

Patty Leclerc-Zanet 250-231-4490

Rhonda van Tent 250-231-7575

Rhonda van Tent 250-231-7575

Rob Burrus 250-231-4420

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Trail $178,900

Fruitvale $169,000

Fruitvale $159,900

Trail $129,900

Trail $123,500

Trail $99,000

Rossland $55,000

Fred Behrens 250-368-1268

Rob Burrus 250-231-4420

Patty Leclerc-Zanet 250-231-4490

Fred Behrens 250-368-1268

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SATURDAY HOROSCOPE By Francis Drake For Sunday, March 24, 2013 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) This is a day of possible mental confusion and disorientation. Because of this, be careful about your decisionmaking. Don’t take anything too seriously. Be gentle with others. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) In all kinds of group situations today, misunderstandings will be rife. It’s as if peo-

ple cannot hear each other clearly. Tread carefully! GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) This is a poor day for important discussions with parents, bosses, teachers and authority figures, including the police. Misconception and misunderstandings are everywhere. Don’t react quickly to anything. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Confusion with travel plans or anything having to do

with higher education might cause delays today. Doublecheck all details pertaining to your plans. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Confusion and even deceit might occur in discussions about shared property, inheritances or anything you own jointly with others. Or you might be confused about your own banking. (Yikes!) VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Problems with partners

Rob Burrus 250-231-4420

Jack McConnachie 250-368-5222

and close friends, especially related to guilt or confusion, might arise today. Don’t judge anyone too harshly. There really is confusion in the air. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) You might want to help a co-worker today, but you doubt whether you should do this. Just be careful that this person isn’t crying crocodile tears. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) You could be disappointed by a romantic partner today because your expectations were unrealistic. Alcohol and drugs can lend further confusion to relationships today. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Do not take umbrage with a family member if you think you’ve been insulted.

Rhonda van Tent 250-231-7575

Marie Claude Germain 250-512-1153

Communication is very confusing today. It’s best to cut others some slack. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) You might spend the day daydreaming or slipping away into fantasies, because it’s hard to concentrate. That’s OK. A lot of people feel this way today. Be very careful if you have to do precise, detailed work. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) This is a poor day for any kind of important financial decision, because deception, errors and confusion are prevalent. Postpone that kind of business for another day. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Relationships are confusing today. Just accept this fact, and don’t act on it. Sometimes you can’t know

Nathan Kotyk 250.231.9484

everything. It’s almost as if you have Vaseline on your lens and cannot see clearly. Conversations are like two ships passing in the night. YOU BORN TODAY You’re spontaneous, even impulsive. You’re direct and definitely a straight shooter. You’re brave and determined, but you appear quiet and sometimes even shy. Although you are modest, you won’t back down from a fight. You are loyal, affectionate and genuinely caring about what matters to you. A lively, social year ahead awaits you, one that will enhance all your relationships. Birthdate of: David Suzuki, environmentalist; Jessica Chastain, actress; Steve McQueen, actor. (c) 2013 King Features Syndicate, Inc.

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Friday, March 22, 2013 Trail Times

Classifieds

Sunday/Monday horoscope By Francis Drake

For Monday, March 25, 2013 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) This is a curious day and a bit tough to handle. You might be full of wonderful, creative ideas at work; nevertheless, it’s best if you don’t agree to anything important. Not today. Just explore the mental landscape. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Artists and anyone involved in a creative project will make great strides today, because it’s easy to think outside of the box. You’re innovative and original. Enjoy playful times with children. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Family events can be fun, relaxed and extremely jovial. People are big-hearted and easygoing today. Do entertain at home. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Although you’re full of creative ideas today, and conversations with others are bursting with enthusiasm and originality, don’t agree

to anything important. Just enjoy the moment. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) This is a poor day for major expenditures. Don’t spend money on anything except food. Be careful. Just goof off today. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) You feel lighthearted and friendly with everyone today, which is why it’s a great day to schmooze. Others will be attracted to your enthusiasm. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) You might be more in touch with your psychic powers than usual today. You certainly will feel interested in esoteric, hidden subjects and anything mysterious. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Conversations with others will be spontaneously open and frank today. People feel unusually trusting. Plus, they feel very casual and willing to shrug things off. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Keep all discussions with

authority figures at a lighthearted level today. Don’t volunteer for anything, and don’t agree to any important commitments. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Travel plans are a bit looseygoosey today. However, this is a great day to meet people from other cultures or travel for pleasure. You might feel inspired by other cultures, philosophies and belief systems. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) This is a poor day to discuss inheritances, wills, insurance matters, taxes and debt. Don’t agree to how anything should be shared today. Keep treading water. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Relations with others will be casual, maybe slightly confusing, but on the whole, quite pleasant today. Be careful that you don’t bite off more than you can chew. Easy does it. And if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. YOU BORN TODAY You’re highly energetic! You’re also

a natural leader because of your take-charge enthusiasm. Sometimes people expect too much of you because of your high energy, and this discourages you. Although you don’t mind making a big splash, professionally speaking, your private life is your own. In your year ahead, you will have a chance to study or learn something valuable. Be open to this. Birthdate of: Erik Knudsen, actor; Sarah Jessica Parker, actress; Bonnie Bedelia, actress. For Tuesday, March 26, 2013 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) This is a powerful, positive day for you! For starters, four planets are in your sign; plus, your ruler, Mars, is dancing with lucky Jupiter. (It doesn’t get better than this.) TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You’re working on something behind the scenes that pleases and excites you today. And it looks like your chances for success are excellent. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) All group situations will be energetic and upbeat for you today. If you’re competing for something, you’re revved up and raring to go. (Look out, world!) CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You’re very ambitious about

something today, which is a good thing because you likely will achieve your aims. Romance with a boss also is likely. (Oh, my.) LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) This is a great day to travel or explore opportunities in publishing, higher education, the media, the law and medicine. Your enthusiasm about what you’re doing will encourage others to endorse you. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Luck is with you if you are dealing with inheritances, shared property, taxes and debt. You feel strong and healthy, and will defend your self-interest today. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Although relationships are feisty and lively today, they also are friendly. This is a good day to work with others in any business enterprise. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Work-related travel is likely today. If so, you will enjoy the experience. You have lots of energy to bring to your job today, and the support of others is forthcoming as well. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) This is a fabulous day for sports, especially all kinds of competition. You’re keen, you’re upbeat and you’re enormously enthusiastic! “And the winner is ...”

Saturday’s Crossword

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Your efforts to renovate and make changes at home will be successful today. Family discussions will be lively but productive, because everyone is enthusiastic about something. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) This is a powerful day for those of you who sell, market, write, teach and act, because it’s easy for you to throw all of yourself behind whatever you’re saying. People definitely will listen to you. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) You’ll work hard for your earnings today. (Actually, you’ll work equally hard to spend these earnings.) This is a strong day for business and commerce. YOU BORN TODAY You are hardworking and responsible, and yet, you have the innocent spontaneity of a child. Your approach to life is simple and modest. You get things done. You work at your own unhurried pace and are often very philosophical. Some consider you to be eccentric. Good news; your year ahead might be one of the most powerful years of your life. Dream big! Birthdate of: Leonard Nimoy, actor; Tennessee Williams, playwright; Amy Smart, actress. (c) 2013 King Features Syndicate, Inc.

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Friday, March 22, 2013 Trail Times

REgional Creston

Council contemplates city status

End of an era

By Lorne Eckersley

Sheri Regnier photo

Creston Advance

Last Saturday morning, Zellers staff gathered outside the building for one last picture. After operating in Trail for over 30 years, the retail chain closed its doors for good later that day.

The Local Experts™

The possibility of Creston becoming a city will be discussed in the fall at council’s next strategic planning session. Steffan Klassen, finance and corporate services director, reported at Tuesday’s regular meeting that Creston can be designated as a city now that its population exceeds 5,000. Klassen said there are no direct benefits to the designation, but there are costs, including changing legal documents and

all signage and stationery. Such a move would require approval of 50 per cent of those voting in a plebiscite, which would also have a cost, he said. Coun. Scott Veitch asked that council consider the issue, saying it was an opportunity to decide how Creston can best market itself for development. “This might be an important message to deliver to developers or investors,” he said. “We have to decide whether we see ourselves as a small rural community or a more dynamic place.”

KOOTENAY HOMES INC.

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OPEN HOUSE

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Saturday Mar 23 11am-1pm

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Saturday, March 23

11am-1pm 1004 Regan Crescent, Trail

#A-1003 Creekside Terrace, Rossland

1151 Marianna Crescent, Trail

2213 – 4th Avenue, Rossland

$370,000

$143,000

$242,000

Spectacular 4 bdrm 3 bath townhome located at Red Mountain, open floor plan gas fireplace, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors, steam shower, decks and patios to take advantage of the amazing views!

Cozy, cute and nicely updated 2 bdrm home with laundry room and storage space in the basement. The lot is in the process of being subdivided and this home will sit on an approx 60x50 lot. Quick possession available!

3 bdrm home in Sunningdale! Features large living room, country kitchen, huge family/room, and workshop. Single car garage and enough room for a couple more vehicles on the paved driveway. Make certain to have this home on your viewing list.

Call Christine (250) 512-7653

Call Christine (250) 512-7653

Call Art (250) 368-8818

$237,900

9043 Highway 6, Salmo

231-5591

Call Tonnie (250)-365-9665

3 bdrm home in $185,900 Sunningdale. Vinyl 4 bdrm 2 bath family home in Sunny siding, ac- u/g Salmo! On .46 flat acre, fully fenced, sprinklers, 24 x 20 and insulated 12x16 shop, treed shop with ventilation. powered & private, large mudroom, master suite, Mechanical upgrades generous open kitchen with breakfast - call your REALTOR® nook for 2. Only one minute to shopping for a viewing. & all amenities the beautiful Village of Salmo has to offer. Call Mark (250)

ICE NEW PR

214 Binns Street, Trail

2024 – 8th Avenue, Trail

Columbia Gardens Winery 9340 Station Road, Trail

Perfect starter home featuring 2 bdrms on the main, gleaming hardwood floors, newer kitchen, upgraded mechanics, u/g sprinkler system and a private back deck. Downstairs you will find laundry, more storage, a 2nd bathroom (3pc) and 2 more finished bdrms.

4 bdrm, 2 bath home on a quiet street , close to high school, shopping and on a bus route! Features include a covered patio, private sundeck. detached garage, plenty of parking, a bright, sunny dining room. Call for a viewing now!

Incredible 47.5 acre country estate in Columbia Gardens! Includes two 3 bedroom homes, and 1 mobile home on a separate 1.3 acre parcel. A well established, fully operational winery with all the facilities and tasting room. Call Richard for more info.

Call Tonnie (250) 365-9665

Call Terry 250-231-1101

Call Richard (250) 368-7897

$139,900

$165,000

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SOLD

1599 Columbia Avenue, Trail

1912 Hummingbird Dr, Fruitvale

$379,000

$195,000

Built in 2008 this 4 bdrm, 3 bath home boasts vaulted ceilings, fireplace and Convenient location and lovely views, this loads of sunlight. Enjoy the bright home is move in ready. The plumbing, wiring and most of the flooring has been spacious walkout basement with covered deck, large family room/hobby room, updated. Bonus is a second kitchen, full and access to the double garage. bath and outside access in the basement All this situated on a quiet street on a for separate living. This one will go very large flat lot. quick. Call now! Call Deanne (250) 231-0153

Call Deanne (250) 231-0153

3353 Dahlia Crescent, Trail

$199,000

$159,000

501 Montcalm Road, Warfield $314,000

845 Burns Avenue, Warfield $255,000

Call Mary A (250) 521-0525

Ron 368-1162 Darlene 231-0527

Looking for that property that has it all? Large garden areas, fruit trees, privacy, views, immaculate home. 1.3 acres of space and only 4 blocks from Webster school. Call Ron or Darlene today.

Mary Amantea

deannelockhart@shaw.ca www.kootenayhomes.com

mamantea@telus.net www.kootenayhomes.com

Cell: 250-231-0153

Mark Wilson

Cell: 250-231-5591

ext 30

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

Cell: 250-521-0525

ext 26

Darlene Abenante ext 23

Cell: 250.231.0527

darlene@hometeam.ca www.kootenayhomes.com

Christine Albo

Cell: 250-512-7653

ext 39

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

Art Forrest

ext 42

c21art@telus.net www.kootenayhomes.com

2068 Topping Street, Trail

$89,000

3 bdrm Glenmerry bungalow. Many upgrades including roofing, furnace, a/c and hot water tank. New 100 amp electrical panel to be installed before possession. Single car garage in a great location, close to elementary school and on bus routes. Excellent back yard with good privacy.

Solid home with amazing views. This home has large, enclosed front porch, great living room with wood-burning fireplace and 2 bdrm on main. Exterior of house is vinyl siding and most windows have been updated. Just a bit of your decor items, and this house will be home.

Call Mary M (250) 231-0264

Call Mary M (250) 231-0264

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

Call Mary A (250) 521-0525

STING NEW LI

675 Shakespeare Street, Warfield

This 4 bdrm 2 bath home has lots of space, private patio, fireplace and woodstove. Great price for this solid home in a solid neighborhood.

$269,000

Fantastic southern exposure, a gorgeous 90 x 100 fenced yard and a sunken family room with a wood stove and lots of windows to take in the view are featured in this 3 bedroom / 1.5 bath home. Full basement with a large hobby room and workshop, tiled mudroom entry and close to downtown Rossland.

Local Home Team

We Sell Great Homes! Beautifully maintained upper Warfield home with a sunny dining area addition. One bedroom on the main floor, two upstairs and another in the basement that could easily be a rec room. Nice yard with a patio for summer dining. Garage & a large workshop below.

1947 Kootenay Avenue, Rossland

Mary Martin

Cell: 250-231-0264

ext 28

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

Terry Alton

Cell: 250-231-1101

ext 48

terryalton@shaw.ca www.kootenayhomes.com

Tonnie Stewart

Cell: 250-365-9665

ext 33

tonniestewart@shaw.ca www.kootenayhomes.com

Ron Allibone

Cell: 250-368-1162

ext 45

ron@hometeam.ca www.kootenayhomes.com

Richard Daoust

Cell: 250-368-7897

ext 24

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