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BY VALERIE ROSSI Times Staff
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Teacher, student combine for beautiful music BY VALERIE ROSSI Times Staff
“Just take it from here dear,” piano teacher Jean Fischer says as she interupts her student with words of advice and often wisdom. The Glenmerry resident has
been teaching piano in Trail for over 50 years, through marriage, three children and everything in between. “You don't have to be crazy but it helps,” laughs Fischer, an Associate of The Royal Conservatory. “Music was always important in my life but now it's my lifeline.” The 90-year-old woman lives alone now in her home,
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The Conservative government's 2014 budget falls short of taking any real significant action, according to Southern Interior MP Alex Atamanenko. Finance Minister Jim Flaherty’s budget, tabled on Tuesday, looks to erase the federal deficit ahead of schedule by keeping spending low. Flaherty forecasts a $2.9-billion deficit for the upcoming fiscal year, which is only because Ottawa is setting aside $3-billion in case of unexpected emergencies. In an interview with the Trail Times from his Ottawa office, Atamanenko acknowledged the government's efforts but said “it's important that we don't do this on the backs of people who are struggling.” Though the New Democrat's party is calling it a “do nothing budget,” Atamanenko wouldn't go that far. But he is taking issue with the lack of attention to real challenges most Canadians face. “There are 300,000 more unemployed today than before the recession, many seniors are struggling and families are finding it increasingly difficult to make ends meet,” he said. “It appears that the Conservatives are delaying any new ideas until 2015, the election year. “That's kind of cynical but that's sort of what I feel and the analysis of my party says.” He is pleased, however, to see
where she intends to stay. Her piano is the heart of her home and the music played there tells many stories. Time again she comes across a gifted pianist, one she watches flourish from a young age into early adulthood; much like Monica McPhee, a 16-year-old girl who has studied under Fischer for about seven years. See STUDENT, Page 3
provisions to expand high-speed broadband in rural areas, $390 million for food safety, and the creation of the Canada Apprenticeship Loans Program, which provides interest free loans of up to $4,000 per person of technical training. The MP acknowledged the investment in infrastructure but is concerned with the lack of specific support for rural areas. “There is money earmarked for infrastructure but according to our analysis there's no real commitment to the smaller communities component, which was a key ask of municipal leaders,” he added. He also noted the effort to even the playing field for Canadian shoppers but questioned at whose expense. “It's one thing just to say you'll lower the cost of your goods but if it's costing somebody in Trail more to buy wholesale than it is for someone across the border, how are we going to address that?” he asked. “We want our people to make money; we don't them to be priced out of business.” It will be interesting to see how quickly the shopping list of plans will roll out, he said, and what sort of concrete toll it will have on the Southern Interior. “It's one thing to put all of these things into a flashy book and give a speech, it's another thing to see when we are going to see all of these things take place,” he added. For more on the federal budget see Page 5
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Music comes to life through the fingers of Monica McPhee and the teachings of Jean Fischer
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Plugging the meter
The City of Trail is upping its game in monitoring parking in downtown Trail. The city is reminding residents that metered stalls downtown are limited to either two or four hours and repeat metering (plugging the meter throughout the day) is prohibited. Time limits are imposed to ensure a turnover in the parking stalls, making parking available for customers and clients of downtown businesses and services. Patrols to enforce the limitation randomly occur and those found in violation are subject to a $10 penalty. Ron Maitland agrees that there should be limitations. He suggests people use the city's parking lots for allday use, adding that a little walking is good for your health.
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he bidding: South, with a balanced 18 points, opens a Mexican two diamonds. This is the last of the three columns dealing with this bid. One may look up Mexican in my bridge index on my website to see more on the bid. North with six spades, bids two hearts transferring South to two spades. North makes a three diamond call which is forcing to game. It is either a second suit asking
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forcing to game. North makes a heart cuebid and now South knows that three diamonds must have also been a cuebid. South cuebids his king of clubs because he suspects partner is wanting to hear something about clubs. That is the bid North was wanting to hear and places the contract in six spades. The contract will not make if North is the declarer because East has a natural lead of the queen of clubs. North knows they are in the slam ball park. 30 points and a six card suit are usually sufficient for six. He cannot ask for keycards because one cannot use Blackwood with either a void or a worthless doubleton. What if North finds out they are missing a keycard which they are. North could have two quick club losers until a cuebidding sequence tells him
otherwise. The Lead: spade North and South went slowly to slam and West seems to be sitting overtop of South’s King which he cuebid so West makes a passive trump lead. The play: South draws trump, ruffs a heart in his hand and pitches two clubs on his diamonds.
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Scientists release details of ‘motherlode’ fossil find in Kootenay National Park By Nicloe Trigg
Invermere Valley Echo
A stunning fossil discovery in Kootenay National Park’s Marble Canyon may change humankind’s understanding of early animal life over 500 million years ago. “We were already aware of the presence of some Burgess Shale fossils in Kootenay National Park. We had a hunch that if we followed the formation along the mountain topography into new areas with the right rock types, maybe, just maybe, we would get lucky,” said geologist Dr. Robert Gaines of Pomona College in California. He was a member of the Royal Ontario Museum team that made the find in the summer of 2012. “We never in our wildest dreams thought we’d track down a motherlode like this. It didn’t take us very long at all to realize that we had dug up something special.” Though the discovery was made a year and a half ago, Tuesday saw the first time a paper on Kootenay National Park’s new Marble Canyon fossil beds was published, appearing in the scientific journal Nature Communications. In just 15 days of field collecting, 50 animal species were unearthed at the new Kootenay National Park site. Compared to the approximately 200 animal species identified in over 600 field days at the original Burgess Shale discovery in Yoho National Park indicates the Kootenay National Park site appears to equal the importance of the original discovery, and may one day even surpass it. “This new discovery is an epic sequel to a research story that began at the turn of the previous century, and there is no doubt in my mind that this new material will significantly increase our understanding of early animal evolution,” said the study’s lead author, University of Toronto Associate Professor Dr. Jean-Bernard Caron, who is the Curator of Invertebrate Paleontology at the Royal Ontario Museum. “The rate at which we are finding animals – many of which are new – is astonishing, and there is a high possibility that we’ll eventually find more species here than at the original Yoho National Park site, and potentially more than from anywhere else in the world.” According to the release, the new site in Kootenay parallels Yoho in its spectacular richness of arthropods, a group that today represents more than 80 per cent of all living animals, including insects, spiders and lobsters. Some species found at the new Kootenay site are also found in China’s famous Chengjiang fossil beds, which are 10 million years older. This contributes to the pool of evidence suggesting that the local and worldwide distribution of Cambrian animals, as well as their longevity, might have been underestimated, states the release. The research team will be returning to the site this summer with the main goal of increasing the number of new species discovered. Parks Canada is keeping the exact location of the Marble Canyon site confidential to protect its integrity.
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Piano instructor Jean Fischer has taught 16-year-old Monica McPhee music for about seven years. The teen’s hard work is paying off as she just received 100 per cent in her advanced theory rudiments exam from The Royal Conservatory of Music.
Student scores perfect mark
FROM PAGE 1 The Grade 11 J. L. Crowe Secondary School student just received 100 per cent in her advanced theory rudiments exam from The Royal Conservatory of Music, a rare feet that Fisher has only witnessed once before. “She’s really a very remarkable girl,” said Fischer. “She has the temperament for it; not all students have an examination temperament.” McPhee has received first-class honours in all of her graded piano examinations and is currently preparing for a Grade 8 piano exam. Her love for music keeps her committed but good feedback does help along the way. “My dad and I looked it up on the computer because I thought ‘it’s been
six weeks, they should have posted it by now’ and we looked and it was 100 per cent,” she recalled. “I was like ‘What, I’ve got to call Mrs. Fischer.’” The piano instructor is like a “second grandmother” to McPhee, who is never one to complain about practice. Her dad originally encouraged her to play piano but she has stuck with it over the years because she finds peace in music. “Especially because our first semester of school just ended, I find when I play it sort of distracts me from the exams and such,” she said, “It’s very calming.” Her “and such” is growing as she balances school with piano, karate, and her commitment to this year’s
Trail Ambassador Program as Miss Kiwanis. Most students leave piano as they get into their senior years of secondary school, said Fischer, while other have a hard time even getting started. Piano takes self-discipline, added McPhee, but with it comes freedom. “Listening to music and finding music you like is one thing but to be able to make music yourself is on a whole different level,” she said. Working one-on-one is a tremendous privilege for Fischer, who admits she’s made mistakes along the way. “I’ve ruined a lot of kids,” she laughed. “I’ve ruined them from piano that is and other things, too, probably. “But I’ve learned from them; your students are your best teachers.”
Deer traps stolen from Cranbrook compound By Sally MacDonald Cranbrook Townsman
Police are investigating after 10 deer traps were stolen from a government compound in Cranbrook. On Sunday police were called to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations compound on Industrial Road G
in Cranbrook. “The chain link fence surrounding the compound had been cut,” said Cst. Kathy Forgeron. All 10 clover traps were missing from the yard. The traps had been transferred to Cranbrook on Feb. 4 from Elkford, where they had been used in the District
of Elkford’s cull. The traps are the property of the B.C. government and are loaned to municipalities when they receive a permit to cull deer. Six of the 10 traps were quickly located in bush nearby the compound, but they had been burnt. One trap was found intact. Three others remain missing.
RCMP estimate the total value of the traps as approximately $17,000. “Those found responsible could face charges of theft over $5,000 and wilful damage,” said Cst. Forgeron. A cull in Kimberley began on Feb. 1. The City of Kimberley had a permit to cull 30 deer.
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Government promises skills training By Tom Fletcher Black Press
VICTORIA – In a speech from the throne that echoed Premier Christy Clark’s election campaign, the B.C. government promised Tuesday to begin a
10-year skills training plan to drive industrial development. Lt. Governor Judith Guichon read the speech in the ceremonial beginning of the B.C. legislature session. It touched on the B.C. Liberal
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sonalized education plan for each student and “an agreement to ensure a decade of labour peace in our classrooms.” That goal comes as the government pursues an appeal of the latest court judgment in favour of the B.C. Teachers’ Federation over removal of class size and support staff from their union contract. Speaking to reporters after the speech, Clark emphatically denied the conclusion of a B.C. Supreme Court justice that her government engineered the 2012 teacher strike to build public support for an imposed settlement. NDP leader Adrian Dix called the speech “particularly lacking in vision or substance,” adding that it contains nothing for B.C. residents who “don’t work in the industries of liquefied natural gas or liquor.” In addition to touting the future benefits of LNG exports and pending liquor law reforms, the speech recounts increases in Asian trade, the ongoing “core review” to reduce provincial spending, and new union agreements that tie wage increases to an expanded economy.
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with a photo of the pair. “It is with a heavy heart but also with extreme proudness that I am posting this update,” Dylan wrote. “Iver is healthy and is the cutest and most precious person I have ever met. “As to be expected, it will still be a bumpy ride for he and I as he continues to grow under the care of the wonderful staff at the hospital.” Dylan said his wife was “the strongest and most wonderful woman I have ever met,” adding he’s grateful for the thousands of supportive comments and messages he’s received. A youcaring.com fundraising drive, set up by Dylan to support Iver in Robyn’s absence, has grown to more than $150,000 since the family’s story made international headlines last week.
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Second fine for disturbing whales By Paul Ruddan
Campbell River Mirror
A former Campbell River whale watching guide has been fined $6,000 for disturbing orcas. It’s the second time Jason Smith, 43, has been fined for disturbing “northern resident” killer whales which are listed as threatened under Canada’s Species at Risk at Act. It’s also believed to be the first time in Canada that the same person has been twice convicted for disturb-
ing marine mammals under the Fisheries Act. “(You) violated the interest of the public trust…in respect to this fragile resource,” said Judge Roderick Sutton. In Campbell River provincial court last week, Judge Sutton found Smith guilty of disturbing whales, but acquitted him on the more serious charge of harassing whales under the Species at Risk Act. Last year, Quadra Island resident Carl
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Peterson, 52, was fined a precedent-setting $7,500 for disturbing and harassing killer whales just off Campbell River. It was the first conviction in Canada involving killer whales under the Species at Risk Act. “This is very important,” said federal Crown prosecutor Larry Reynolds during Peterson’s sentencing hearing. “We’re trying to get the message out.” The message is for all boaters to remain at least 100 metres away from all marine mammals and to view them for no longer than 30 minutes. In 2008, Smith was working as a guide for Eagle Eye Adventures when he was charged with disturbing orcas. He was found guilty in 2011 and fined $3,500 which he is still paying off. Smith was awaiting trial on the first charges when he was charged again in August 2010, when he guided “as a favour” for the former Eagle Eye owner. During the second trial, Smith was found guilty on the first count, fined $6,000 and banned from guiding for 10 years. The judge declined to jail Smith and gave him three years to pay the penalty which will go into an environmental damages fund to support killer whales.
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Tougher motorcycle rules THE CANADIAN PRESS REGINA - The Saskatchewan government is giving the green light to recommendations aimed at improving motorcycle safety. Saskatchewan Government Insurance says the province has approved all proposed changes put forward last week by a motorcycle review comBriefs mittee. Changes that kick in this coming season include making new riders show that they can safely handle motorcycles before they get their licences. As well, people who want motorcycle learner’s permits must first hold a Class 5 driver’s licence, the standard licence for operating a vehicle. Other changes are to come in 2015 or later, including a requirement that all motorcycle riders and passengers wear eye protection. There will also be stiffer penalties for all drivers and riders who make unsafe lane changes. SGI president and CEO Andrew Cartmell says the company is confident the initiatives will enhance motorcycle safety.
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‘Crotches kill’ campaign THE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY - An ad campaign called “Crotches Kill” has been rolled out in Alberta to discourage drivers from using hand-held devices they hide in their laps to talk, text or watch movies. RCMP say the $380,000 campaign will target motorists who try to deceive police and also ask the public to consider how quickly danger can surface when they’re not paying attention behind the wheel. Coinciding with the campaign is a crackdown on distracted drivers, with more than 200 tickets issued since the beginning of the month - more than double the number handed out during the same period last year. RCMP Supt. Howard Eaton says despite Alberta’s distracted driving law, motorists still aren’t getting the message about the risk of not keeping their eyes on the road. He says it might be time to strengthen the legislation, possibly through demerit points or stiffer fines. There were about 19,000 convictions during the first year after Alberta’s distracted driving law took effect, with about 95 per cent of them involving hand-held devices.
Budget continues squeeze on deficit THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA - The Conservative government continues to ratchet in the iron corset that will squeeze an eye-catching electionyear surplus for the Canadian body politic. Finance Minister Jim Flaherty’s 10th federal budget all but balances the books this fiscal year, leaving a negligible $2.9-billion shortfall heading into the 2015-16 election year - when Prime Minister Stephen Harper will go to the electorate sporting a surplus that could exceed $6 billion. It’s the fourth consecutive belttightening blueprint for Flaherty, who used Tuesday’s budget speech in the Commons to echo the words of Canada’s 1868 finance minister: “I say that we ought to be most careful in our outlay, and consider well every shilling we expend,” quothe Flaherty. But amid leaks of a 2015 Conservative electioneering strategy that already appears well developed, the 2014-15 austerity budget is also stuffed with low- or zero-cost promises that wink toward the coming campaign. Constituencies perceived to be complementary to the Conservative brand get a break - including veterans, recreational fisheries, rural web surfers and snowmobilers - while smokers and public servants take it on the chin. It’s all done on the cheap. “Some people will say this budget is boring; I consider that a compliment,” Flaherty
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Some highlights of the federal budget delivered Tuesday: - The budget is close to balance, with a $2.9-billion deficit and a $3-billion contingency fund. - Flaherty forecasts revenues of $276.3 billion and expenditures of $279.2 billion. - The government makes clear it will balance the budget next year by cutting program spending and reining in public service compensation costs. - The budget proposes to make retired federal public servants pay half the costs of their health-care plan, up from a quarter now. This would raise annual payments for a retired individual to $550 from $261. - Adopting families will get a bigger tax break for expenses. - Higher excise taxes on tobacco will raise the price of a carton of 200 cigarettes by $4 and essentially end the discount on smokes sold at duty-free stores, by raising A new poll from Harris-Decima shows an overwhelming Canadian consensus 57-34 - in favour of clearing up the deficit before any new spending occurs. The telephone survey of 1,008 respondents found the consensus crossed regional and party lines. And there are some spoonfuls of sugar with the harsh medicine. The Conservatives are moving to staunch a gaping political wound by topping up the Last Post funeral
taxes there by $6 a carton. The increase will reap government $685 million in 2014-15. - Excise taxes on tobacco will be tied to the Consumer Price Index and automatically adjusted every five years. - The government plans to bring in legislation to deal with unjustified cross-border price discrimination that sees Canadians pay more for goods. - Charities will be allowed to use computers to run their lotteries, offering major administrative savings. - World-class amateur athletes will get a break when it comes to their available RRSP room. - Search and rescue volunteers will get a tax credit similar to the one extended to volunteer firefighters in 2011. - Taxpayers will no longer have to apply for a GST-HST credit on their tax return. The Canada Revenue Agency will make the calculation automatically.
fund for veterans and expanding the eligibility criteria to veterans of modern conflicts like Afghanistan. There’s a promise of $305 million over five years to expand rural and northern broadband Internet service, and almost $400 million over five years to help fix Parks Canada’s crumbling infrastructure.
They’ll spend another $10 million on snowmobile trails, while giving anglers a say in the conservation of fish stocks. The budget document, in fact, is scattered with penny-ante announcements that usually can’t crowd into a fiscal blueprint that covers almost $280 billion in government spending.
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Fantino’s ‘sorry’ to veterans doesn’t cut it
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here’s an old truism in public relations that goes: Mess up, fess up, clean up. Everybody makes mistakes; that’s the mess-up part. The public understands that, and can even forgive and forget under the right circumstances. What’s really important, though, is what you do after you make the mistake. Handle it well and the incident blows over. Stick your head in the sand or go into denial, and your little faux pas will live with you forever. This is the advice that federal Veteran Affairs Minister Julian Fantino should have listened to after he messed up the announcement that his ministry would be closing eight regional Veterans Affairs offices across the country. His department handled the announcement so poorly, hundreds of Canada’s veterans became angry enough to raise their voices in protest. Important point here: Regardless of mitigat-
ing circumstances, the minister wears this. Unfortunately, Fantino is showing himself to be so oblivious he doesn’t get it. Instead of confessing to his mistake and offering a proper olive branch, Fantino did precisely the wrong thing. He deflected blame, first by denying that veterans would experience any decline in service (a claim immediately refuted by several veterans), and then by turning on a union, the Public Service Alliance of Canada, and accusing its members of engaging in a campaign of misinformation. You don’t have to be a union-lover to know that sounds like a little school boy trying to say, “It wasn’t me, it was him.” If PSAC is agitating against the government – an accusation so far completely unproven – then, guess what? Fantino wears that, too. The circumstances that led to the fiasco bear revisiting because they illuminate in part why the reaction has been as a strong as it is.
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For years now, our soldiers have been getting shoddy treatment from the country that asked them to put their lives on the line. Those who served in the Second World War or the Korean conflict are getting near to the end of their days. Younger soldiers who saw action in Kandahar are just now dealing with lives of pain and mental anguish that have driven too many of them to suicide. The federal government has shown neither the compassion nor the support Canadians feel our soldiers deserve. It was brilliantly captured in the TV news video that shows
Fantino arriving late to an arranged meeting in Ottawa with veterans, and then responding to them in a combative tone. It’s ironic, but this has become an issue unifying Canadians across regions. We disagree on just about everything, from the way our healthcare system is run to who gets the mail to how much we should spend on plowing our streets. But most of us do agree on how our veterans should be treated. They should be treated with dignity and respect, and a degree of consideration that reflects the gratitude one feels for their sacrifices. So Fantino messed up, refused to fess up – is there anything he can do now to clean up? It appears the embattled Veterans Affairs minister has made some permanent enemies, and it will take a long time to rebuild those bridges. Even so, I don’t support the veterans’ call for the minister to resign. Instead, I’d like to see the ministry take steps to make good on its prom-
ise to ensure the closure of these eight offices does not cause harm to these veterans. That means ensuring the staff at the Service Canada offices which are taking over these files are trained and ready to help veterans at the same level of service they received in the past. It means not asking aging soldiers who aren’t comfortable on the Internet to navigate through complex web pages. And, yes, it also means Fantino must demonstrate – not tell, but show – to these veterans that he is sorry enough with the way this was handled that he will ensure nothing like it will happen again under his watch. Canada’s veterans have given a lot to this country. There is a new generation who will be asked to do the same. The least we can do for them is show they will be treated with the consideration and respect they have earned. Doug Firby is Editor-inChief and National Affairs columnist for Troy Media.
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s a publicity stunt, the munications and internet serrecent New Democratic vice providers (the Tory preParty proposal to limit occupation) but some compewithdrawal fees at some tition already exists in both automated teller machines those sectors, though more is (ATMs) at fifty cents worked preferable to less. well. But getting publicity for In contrast, both parties an idea, including a poor one, miss obvious policy areas that is one thing; getting atten- could save consumers a small tion to useful reforms that will fortune – but where prices are greatly benefit consumers is currently jacked up in favour quite another. The ATM idea is of existing producers. That a good example includes both of the former and the private secnot the latter. tor and the govFor one thing, ernment sector banks are federwhere little comally regulated petition exists or institutions. So is in fact proany attempt to hibited by govlimit ATM charernments. ges would not If the NDP and apply to the many Conservatives MARK non-bank ATM desire to help machines at conconsumers in a venience stores, substantive way, Troy Media restaurants, bars as opposed to and elsewhere. That’s where this penny ante stuff, here are one usually pays higher fees for some useful and consequential the privilege of not planning ideas that would indeed save ahead and withdrawing money consumers money. from one’s own bank or credit First, support the abolition union. of dairy and poultry marketBesides, banks are already ing boards, legally allowed subject to competition and by the federal government to thus they, along with other restrict competition and supply private sector institutions, can (no foreign cheese and milk or charge what they want – or chickens except at very high not. I choose to bank where I duties). The power to restrict pay no fees. I also avoid ATMs supply exists only due to fednot owned by that financial eral legislation passed in 1966 institution. More competition to allow for such cartel-like in Canada’s banking sector is powers. That creates conditions welcome, but that’s a differ- whereby producers can and do ent debate than micromanag- legally gouge consumers, in an ing what banks, convenience effort to preserve “price stabilstores, or the local pubs charge ity”. at ATMs. Such “price stability” – The NDP proposal, and the which in non-Orwellian lanConservative government’s own guage means price-fixing, hint in its last Throne Speech means the poorest of Canadians to “expand no-cost basic bank- get hurt the most, given they ing services,” are both political spend the greatest proporexamples of the tendency to be tion of their income on food. “penny-wise and pound-fool- Former Liberal Member of ish.” The NDP-Tory fixation is Parliament Martha Hall Findlay akin to the guy who will drive noted a few years back that the five miles to save fifty cents rigged price-fixing system costs on milk but spend a buck in families an extra $300 per year. gasoline and automotive wearSecond, the NDP and and-tear to do it. Conservatives could also, via It is easy to bash banks (the their provincial wings, supNDP obsession), or telecom- port the privatization of auto-
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OBITUARIES HENSCHEL, EMIL – died February 10, 2014 at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Melville, Saskatchewan February 15, 1920, he was the son of Gottfred and Augusta (Berg) Henschel. He was predeceased by his siblings Fred, Rudy, Theodore and Annie. In 1926, Emil moved with his family to Trail where he would become a lifelong resident. In his youth he attended Central School and enjoyed many hot summers with his childhood friends from the Gulch making swimming holes in the Trail Creek. In 1944 Emil met his beloved wife Emily (Lowe). They were married May 5, 1945 and enjoyed 68 wonderful years together. Together they raised their three children Dennis, Gail and Joy in their East Trail home where they lived until 2012. Family camping trips were a big part of their lives growing up and times spent fishing with Dad will be fondly remembered by Dennis. In his youth, Emil delivered newspapers and did odd jobs at Hall’s Printing. This led to his apprenticeship as a compositor at Hall’s and his career at the Trail Times newspaper. In 1965 he went into partnership at the “Quick Print” in Trail until 1972, after which he returned to Trail Times until his retirement at 65. Emil was an active member of the community, both as a member of the Knights of Pythias for 50 years, and the United Church. He enjoyed playing cards with friends, curling, golfing and could play a mean game of horseshoes. Emil and Emily both loved to travel and found cruising a delight. Many happy times were enjoyed in their trips around the Kootenays and down south in their camper van. Emil is survived by his wife Emily (Lowe) and three children: son, Dennis Henschel (Gloria) of Courtenay, BC; daughter Gail Larson (Jim) of Fruitvale; daughter Joy Roberts (Ernest) of Fort Nelson, BC; his six grandchildren; Heather Mason (Brad), Elysia Scott (Dean), Curtis, Quinn, Angela and Janelle and great-grand children Ally, Ben, Avery, November and Emma. The grandchildren always put a smile on Grampy’s face. Emil was a loving husband and father. He will be greatly missed by all of his family. A funeral service will be held on Friday, February 14, 2014 at 11:00 am at the Trail United Church with Reverend Michael Hare, Celebrant. Bill Clark of Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services™ has been entrusted with arrangements. Please consider a donation in Emil’s memory to the Heart & Stroke Foundation at 4 - 1551 Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 9M9 or to the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital Health Foundation at 1200 Hospital Bench Rd., Trail, BC, V1R 4M1 or online at www.kbrhhealthfoundation.ca You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence at the family’s online register at www.myalternatives.ca
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PEOPLE SHIRLEY TEMPLE
Child star made people smile during Depression
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Any kid who ever tap-danced at a talent show or put on a curly wig and auditioned for “Annie” can only dream of being as beloved - or as important - as Shirley Temple. Temple, who died Monday night at 85, sang, danced, sobbed and grinned her way into the hearts of Depression-era moviegoers and remains the ultimate child star decades later. Other preteens, from Macaulay Culkin to Miley Cyrus, have been as famous in their time. But none of them helped shape their time the way she did. Dimpled, precocious and oh-so-adorable, she was America’s top box office star during Hollywood’s golden age, and her image was free of the scandals that have plagued Cyrus, Lindsay Lohan and so many other child stars - parental feuds, or drug and alcohol addiction. Temple remains such a symbol of innocence that kids still know the drink named for her: a sweet, nonalcoholic cocktail of ginger ale and grenadine, topped with a maraschino cherry. Her hit movies which included “Bright Eyes” (1934), “Curly Top” (1935), “Dimples” (1936), “Poor Little Rich Girl” (1936) and “Heidi” (1937) - featured sentimental themes and musical subplots, with stories of resilience that a struggling American public strongly identified with. She kept children singing “On the Good Ship Lollipop” for generations. She was also a tribute to the economic and inspirational power of movies, credited
with helping to save 20th Century Fox from bankruptcy and praised by President Franklin D. Roosevelt himself as a bright spirit during a gloomy time. She was “just absolutely marvelous, greatest in the world,” director Allan Dwan told filmmaker-author Peter Bogdanovich in his book “Who the Devil Made It: Conversations With Legendary Film Directors.” “With Shirley, you’d just tell her once and she’d remember the rest of her life,” said Dwan, who directed her in “Heidi” and “Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm.” ”Whatever it was she was supposed to do she’d do it. ... And if one of the actors got stuck, she’d tell him what his line was - she knew it better than he did.“ Her achievements did not end with movies. Retired from acting at 21, she went on to hold several diplomatic posts in Republican administrations, including ambassador to Czechoslovakia during the sudden collapse of communism in 1989. Former President George H.W. Bush, who appointed Black to the post in Prague, saluted her Tuesday for “her selfless service to our country” and her film career. “In both roles, she truly lifted people up and earned not only a place in our hearts, but also our enduring respect,” Bush said in a statement. Temple, known in private life as Shirley Temple Black, died at her home near San Francisco. The cause of death was not disclosed. From 1935 to 1938, she was the most popu-
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She was the biggest of child stars. She was the top U.S. box-office draw from 1935 to 1938, bigger than Clark Gable, Bing Crosby, Gary Cooper or Joan Crawford. She kept children singing “On the Good Ship Lollipop” for generations, retired from acting at age 21 and went on to a diplomatic career. Here’s a look at the life of Shirley Temple, who died Monday at age 85: 1. HOW MANY GOLDEN CURLS WERE ON HER HEAD Her mother was said to have done her hair for each movie, with every hairstyle having exactly 56. 2. WHEN SHE STOPPED BELIEVING IN SANTA CLAUS At age 6, “Mother took me to see him in a department store and he asked for my autograph.” 3. SO FAMOUS THEY NAMED A DRINK AFTER HER The kid’s cocktail for the ages: ginger ale and grenadine, topped with a maraschino cherry. 4. HOW SHE LIFTED PEOPLE’S SPIRITS DURING THE DEPRESSION “... It is a splendid thing that for just 15 cents, an American can go to a movie and look at the smiling face of a baby and forget his troubles,” President Franklin D. Roosevelt once said. 5. HOW SHE LEARNED TO CRY ON CUE... “I guess I was an early method actress. I would go to a quiet part of the sound stage with my mother. I wouldn’t think of anything sad, I would just make my mind a blank. In a minute I could cry. I didn’t like to cry after lunch, because I was too content.” 6. ...AND HOW IT CAME IN HANDY AT AGE 21 Driving up the Pacific Coast Highway near Malibu in a red convertible, she was stopped for speeding. She turned on the tears, and the officers ended up escorting her home. 7. WHY SHE DIDN’T PLAY DOROTHY IN “THE WIZARD OF OZ” 20th Century Fox chief Darryl Zanuck refused to lend her out for the 1939 classic. 8. WHO PAVED THE WAY FOR HER TO BECOME A DIPLOMAT Richard Nixon appointed her to the U.S. delegation to the UN. She went on to become U.S. ambassador to Ghana, U.S. chief of protocol and ambassador to Czechoslovakia. 9. HOW RONALD REAGAN ECLIPSED HER It wasn’t on screen: His election cemented his role as America’s most famous actor turned public servant. (They had starred together in “That Hagen Girl” in 1947.) 10. HER ADVICE FOR THOSE AIMING FOR A LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD “Start early,” she said in 2006 when honoured by the Screen Actors Guild. lar screen actress in the country and was a bigger draw than Clark Gable, Joan Crawford or Gary Cooper. In 1999, the American Film
Institute’s ranking of the greatest screen legends put Temple at No. 18 among the 25 actresses. “I have one piece of
advice for those of you who want to receive the lifetime achievement award: Start early,” she quipped in 2006 as she was honoured by the Screen Actors Guild. But she also said that evening that her greatest roles were as wife, mother and grandmother: “There’s nothing like real love. Nothing.” Her husband of more than 50 years, Charles Black, had died a few months earlier. In “Bright Eyes,” Temple introduced the song “On the Good Ship Lollipop” and did battle with a charmingly bratty Jane Withers, launching Withers as another major child star. As a bright-eyed orphan in “Curly Top,” she sang “Animal Crackers in My Soup.” She was teamed with the legendary dancer Bill “Bojangles” Robinson in two 1935 films with Civil War themes, “The Little Colonel” and “The Littlest Rebel.” Their tap dance up the steps in “The Little Colonel” (at a time when interracial teamings were rare in Hollywood) became a landmark in the history of film dance. Known for a remarkable ability to cry on cue, she won a special Academy Award at age 6 - and was presented with a miniature Oscar statuette - for her “outstanding contribution to screen entertainment.” Temple was a sensation. Mothers dressed their little girls like her, and a line of dolls that are now highly soughtafter collectibles was launched. Her fans seemed interested in every last golden curl on her head. But Temple also suggested that in some ways, she grew up too soon. She stopped believing in Santa Claus at age 6, she once said, when “Mother took me to see him in a department store and he asked for my autograph.”
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ROSSLAND SCHOOL’S OLYMPIC SPIRIT
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Parents want kids back in elementary school BY K. HILDEBRAND Nelson Star
Redfish elementary school parents want the school board to consider returning Grade 6 and 7 students to the primary level. At a recent Parent Advisory Council meeting parents expressed three main concerns fueling their desires to have middle school students return to elementary schools in the district. They want to reduce transitions of students at a “sensitive age,” expressed concerns about the welfare of Trafalgar students and are upset at the declining condition of the school itself. Notes taken from the Jan. 23 PAC meeting have parents speaking up about unrestricted Wi-Fi use with viral pornographic images appearing on devices. They’re concerned about unaccounted for absences, inadequate lunch supervision and attendance on field trips without proper
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The grade 6/7 students from Rossland School began celebrating the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics with their own Opening Ceremonies. Each country paraded in, took the athlete’s oath, light the Olympic flame and competed in team building activities. Each country will compete over the next two weeks in their own winter sports and Paralympic events, as well as an amazing race.
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permission slips being completed. Parents also spoke out about the safety of their children in such an old building. “Trafalgar has been in poor condition for decades and continues to decline,” wrote Redfish PAC chair Simon Beresford to the board. “We have concerns over air and water quality as there are a number of reports of poor experience of both.” Kootenay Lake school board heard the concerns from Redfish parents at a board meeting held Feb. 4. Trustee Lenora Trenaman, who was present at the Redfish PAC meeting, said parents strongly opposed the reconfiguration that saw Grade 6 students moved to middle school. The board said it was unable to consider parents’ request to reconfigure elementary schools to include Grades K to 7 at this
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By Times Staff Selkirk College forward Logan Proulx was named the British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League’s Player of the Week on Monday. The Trail native and former Smoke Eater captain led the Saints to a pair of wins against the University of Victoria and Eastern Washington, totalling seven points for the weekend. On Friday, Proulx scored a first-period marker and set up goals from Jackson Garrett, Connor McLaughlin and Cody Fidgett to complete a four-point night in a 7-0 shutout win over the Vikes. And on Saturday, the Saints captain scored on a first period breakaway and set up McLaughlin and Fidgett once again in a 6-4 victory on the road at EWU. Proulx’s season-long point streak now stands at 19 games, and the 22-year old sits third in league scoring with 38 points. Selkirk’s Beau Taylor was also named Player of the Month on Tuesday. The Aussie forward scored five times and picked up nine points in a trio of Selkirk wins last month.
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By Times staff After hosting the world’s best nordic skiers in December, the groomed trails of the Black Jack Cross Country Ski Club are attracting hundreds of members, as well as grooming another generation of elite athletes. Black Jack programs are the foundation of Black Jack Junior Racers cross-country ski team, with the kids Skier Development Program, including the Bunnies, Rabbits, and Track Attack drawing more than 80 participants this year, thanks to dozens of volunteer coaches and helpers. The Junior Racers also have a number of out-of-town athletes from Revelstoke, Nelson, Kimberley, and Japan that are living and training in Rossland on a year-round basis. Some of Canada’s top nordic skiers like Julien Locke, David Palmer, Geoffrey Richards and Rebecca Reid are current or former Black Jack skiers, while young upand-comers include Remi Drolet, Michaela McLean and Bronwyn Moore, who are poised to represent Black Jack at the B.C. Winter Games Feb. 20. The big event of the season, the Haywood NorAm and Buff Sprints, in conjunction with the World U23/Jr. Championship Trials and Kootenay Cup was a hit at the Black Jack tracks this past December.
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Over 250 athletes from all over North America competed, including Olympic athletes, Olympic hopefuls, national champions, and the best U23 and Junior athletes in the continent. About 150 volunteers helped make the event an unmitigated success, and give the local economy a major boost. “Of the 13 cross-country skiers that Canada has sent to Sochi, five competed here at the NorAm, and a further five competed in previous NorAms at Black Jack, including medal hopeful and 2011 World Champion Alex Harvey,” said Black Jack executive Wannes Luppens. “A number of the current US Olympians have also competed here in Rossland, including medal hopeful and 2013 World Champion Jessie Diggins.” Cross-country skiing is becoming more popular than ever, with over 700 members taking to the forested trails of Black Jack this year. “It’s our second highest ever, and it’s now our fifth year in a row with more than 600 members,” said Luppens. “In fact, our three biggest membership years on record have all come in the last four years.” Black Jack has been grooming its runs since Nov. 3, and if all goes well, locals can enjoy the 40-kilometres of ski trails right into April or early May. Skiers include the very young
to the more experienced, with onethird of its members under 35 and one-third over 50, and more than 50 skiers that are aged 70 and older. “It’s a lifetime sport,” adds Luppens. But the groomed trails also attract thousands of day-pass visitors from across the globe, including many first-time crosscountry skiers. As a result, Black Jack has made it even easier for initiates to try the sport without ever owning a pair of skis. “It is now our second year offering ski rentals at the trailhead, allowing newcomers to give this fantastic sport a try. We rent both skate ski gear and classic ski gear.” Thanks to its members and many sponsors Black Jack is also able to provide numerous perks for cross-country ski buffs from the annual Snow Show and Ski Swap to cross-country coaching workshops. In addition, the club offers plenty of fun activities like the Golden City Grind, Ski with Santa, bring a friend to ski for free, Tour de Soup, Super Hero Day, and the upcoming 30th annual Black Jack Loppet on Feb. 22. “This past January marked our 31st year as a club. From the early days of dragging a mattress behind a snowmobile for grooming, amazing volunteers and community support have gotten us to where we are today.”
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THE CANADIAN PRESS SOCHI, Russia - It’s becoming quite common to see two Canadian flags rising together at the Sochi Olympics. For the third time at the Games, two Canadians found themselves on the same podium. Freestyle skier Dara Howell won Canada’s fourth gold medal Tuesday with a dominating performance in the women’s slopestyle event, while teammate Kim Lamarre was third. With a pair of 1-2 finishes in men’s and women’s moguls already submitted photo
Two Greater Trail minor hockey Atom teams finished one-two in the Squirt Young American Days hockey tournament in Spokane earlier this month. The GTMHA Atom Vipers and Wings played against teams from Tacoma, Puget Sound, Fernie, Kelowna, Creston and Spokane and after going through the tournament undefeated met each other in the final where the Vipers prevailed 3-0. Viper’s goalie Harmon Laser-Hume had a shut-out weekend, allowing no goals throughout the weekend.
Scoreboard Winter Olympics
Latvia vs Sweden 12 p.m. Sunday Games Norway vs Austria 3 a.m. Slovakia vs Russia 7:30 a.m. U.S.A. vs Slovenia 7:30 a.m. Canada vs Finland 12 p.m. Tuesday Games Medal round of Playoffs start
Medal Standings Nation G S B Tot. Norway 4 3 4 11 Canada 4 3 2 9 Netherlands 3 2 3 8 U.S.A 1 4 7 12 Russia 1 3 3 7 Germany 4 1 0 5 Austria 1 3 0 4 Sweden 0 3 1 4 France 1 0 2 3 Czech Rep 0 2 1 3 Slovenia 0 1 2 3 Switzerland 2 0 0 2 Italy 0 1 1 2 Japan 0 1 1 2 Poland 1 0 0 1 Belarus 1 0 0 1 South Korea 1 0 0 1 Slovakia 1 0 0 1 China 0 1 0 1 Finland 0 1 0 1 Ukraine 0 0 1 1 Great Britain 0 0 1 1
Olympic Round Up Thursday, Feb. 13 All Times Eastern Biathlon Men’s 20-km individual, 9 a.m. Cross-country Skiing Women’s 10-km classic, 5 a.m. Women’s Curling Preliminary Round Fifth Draw, 12 midnight Canada vs. Denmark; China vs. Britain; Switzerland vs. Sweden. Sixth Draw, 10 a.m. Sweden vs. Denmark; Russia vs. South Korea; Switzerland vs. Canada; Japan vs. U.S. Men’s Curling Preliminary Round Sixth Draw, 5 a.m. Switzerland vs. Russia; Canada vs. Denmark; Norway vs. Sweden; Britain vs. U.S. Figure Skating Men’s (short program), 10 a.m. Freestyle Skiing Men’s slopestyle (qualification), 1:15 a.m. & (final), 4:30 a.m. Women’s Hockey Preliminary Round Group B: Japan vs. Germany, 3 a.m.; Sweden vs. Russia, 12 noon. Luge Team relay, 11:15 a.m. Short-track Speedskating Women’s 500m (quarterfinals), 5 a.m., (semifinals), 6:10 a.m. & (final), 7:05 a.m.
Olympic Men’s Ice Hockey Schedule Todays Games All Times Eastern Czech Rep vs Sweden 12 p.m. Latvia vs Switzerland 12 p.m. Thursday Games Austria vs Finland 3 a.m. U.S. vs Slovakia 7:30 a.m. Slovenia vs Russia 7:30 a.m. Norway vs Canada 12 p.m. Friday Games Latvia vs Czech Rep 3 a.m. Switzerland vs Sweden 7:30 a.m. Austria vs Canada 12 p.m. Finland vs Norway 12 p.m. Saturday Games Slovenia vs Slovakia 3 a.m. Russia vs U.S.A. 7:30 a.m. Czech Rep vs Switzerland 12 p.m.
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in the books, Canada totalled their previous high of three doublepodium finishes from the 2006 Turin Games. And there are 12 days of competition left to break that record. Howell’s winning run earned a score of 94.20, well ahead of the 85.40 posted by silver medallist Devin Logan of the United States. “I think that’s the best run I’ve ever done in my entire life,” said Howell, who was cheered on by a vocal, red-clad contingent that included her parents.
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payers’ claims. “But I haven’t even thought about filing my 2013 taxes!” Well, you might want to give it some thought. Each year CRA, in addition to its audits, conducts random reviews on specific types of claims. There are some typical reviews requested almost every year so here’s a heads-up – a little preparedness for 2013 taxes. Over the past several years the major CRA hot items of interest have been medical, moving and donation receipts, as well as tuition and education amounts. And custody arrangements for kids of separated couples seem to be gaining space on the CRA radar. Medical expenses because this claim can add up to a lot, especially since it’s grouped as a family. Moving expenses because so many things aren’t deductible and
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Tax Tips & Pits yet people claim them. And again, this can be a sizable deduction. Donations for certain will be watched this year because of the new “super credit” for first time donors – more on this and other new credits in a future column. Tuition is tracked by CRA often because of the transferability of this claim to a parent. On this front may I strongly recommend the student actually sign the T2202a permitting the transfer. An unsigned form will lead to a denied claim by CRA. There has also been a keen – and increasing – interest in custody arrangements,
likely because of the lucrative dependant claims. A visit to the CRA website is recommended to understand who can claim what … or more accurately, who cannot. By the way, a dependant claim made by both parents for the same child only messes it up for both people. It is not a case of first filed with CRA, wins. The duplication of a dependant claim will result in CRA denying the claim for both parents. Some additional predictions - since governments worldwide are ferreting out tax dollars due, expect more attention by CRA to taxpayers earning income from sources abroad. CRA not only wants this reported, but is wanting proof of taxes paid, if any, to that foreign country on that foreign income. This type of attention may also apply to Canadian’s owning foreign assets so pay
strict attention to form T1135 for the reporting of such assets, a topic worthy of its own column. So what can a taxpayer do to avoid a review? There’s no trick to avoiding these reviews, after all, they’re random, right? The key is to setup for a quick, clean and painless review. The best defense is to research thoroughly, identify clearly, and report accurately on your T1 return. And if a CRA review request arrives, deal with it in a very timely manner – CRA gives only 30 days to respond. If engaging a professional preparer, it’s fair to ask if they are your first line of support, or are you on your own? Do they charge or is it part of the service? Ron Clarke has his MBA and is a business owner in Trail, providing accounting and tax services. Email ron.clarke@JBSbiz.ca. For previous columns visit www.JBSbiz.net.
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In preparation for the 2014 General Local Election and the modernization of voting systems, the city passed the first three readings of a bylaw that deals with automated voting machines on Feb. 3. At the regular council meeting, Coun. Gerry
Warner noted there are some great features to the automated voting machines. “One of the features of voting machines apparently, is if you start to spoil your ballot by mistake it tells you that,” Warner said. “And gives you another chance.” Director of Corporate
Services Roy Hales said in 2011, four per cent of the ballots were rejected at the time of counting. “That amounted to 718 ballots,” Hales said. “So with this method we will hopefully reduce that down to zero.” According to the report put together by city staff, automated voting
machines have been used in B.C. for a number of years. The machines are currently used by over 70 municipalities, including Nelson, Trail and Castlegar. Some of those municipalities were contacted by city staff and their reviews were positive. Scott said the budgetary impact is minimal. City
staff noted in the report that the machine were estimated to cost between $12,000 and $14,000. “The cost of the machines basically offsets the cost that we had to pay people to stay and count the ballots,” Scott said. “It will also be done faster and it’s supposed to be more accurate.”
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risk further “punishment”? This is his first year with these particular coaches. Are they just testing him? Why would such terrible treatment make him want to play next year? -- Upset Dad Dear Dad: Some coaches believe this type of punishment is a test of a player’s resolve -- a “take it like a man” mentality. We think it is ill-advised, particularly at the high school level, and discourages kids who are not into macho mind games. Some schools give coaches complete autonomy over the sports programs, but this can lead to all kinds of abuses. Before
climb over every week to reach a seat. It puts me in the wrong frame of mind for church. I’ve told her this is important to me, but she scoffs and does the same thing the following week. Will you please tell her to get ready on time? -Losing My Religion Dear Losing: Some procrastinators simply have difficulty with organizational skills, and nothing will change if they aren’t willing to work on it. But we think your wife enjoys the attention she gets by arriving late to social functions. Since church is a particular issue, we strongly suggest you attend separately. Arrange transportation if necessary, and then go on your own so you can arrive on time. And save a seat for your wife. Dear Annie: I have some input for “Only Child in Massachusetts,” the 70-year-old woman
who stated it was beneficial to be the only child. I have three sisters. Growing up was a challenge. We had to share clothes, bathroom time, telephone time and other luxuries. We fought like cats and dogs, but we learned
the value of sharing, laughing and communicating in ways only siblings can. Growing up, I sometimes wished I were the only child. But now I would not want it any other way. My sisters and I are very close and talk to each
other daily. Do we still fight? Yes, but instead of hitting each other on the arm, we phone and laugh about it. The relationship we have is treasured and special. -- Middle Sis Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar.
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Dear Annie: We live in a small rural community where sports help keep the kids off of the streets. My 14-yearold son loves sports. He is well-rounded, makes excellent grades and has good friends. This year, he is again on the school basketball team, but he is the only one who sits on the bench. He doesn’t say much, but I can tell he is discouraged. While the team has a couple of “stars,” most are at the same skill level as my son. His mother is so upset about this that she wants to go to the school board. Someone mentioned that my son is being punished because he missed a practice during Christmas break. He told his coaches ahead of time that he would be gone. Before the break, he played about one minute per game. He hasn’t played at all since. Should parents step up to the coaches and
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YourByhoroscope Francis Drake For Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) This is an upbeat and pleasant day. Get dressed and look sharp, because unexpected invitations to party and schmooze will come your way. It’s fun city! TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) This is a lovely day to cocoon at home. Conversations with female relatives will be significant. Enjoy your day. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Today you feel a strong need to communicate with others, because you want to enlighten them about something. Get out and enjoy short trips. Run busy errands, and talk to everyone. You will meet someone new. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Keep your eyes open for ways to boost your income, because you might come across something today. In addition, trust your own
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moneymaking ideas. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Your luck is a little better than usual today. You also feel confident, energetic and up for anything. You want some excitement! VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Private research will go well today, because you see new ways to look for old answers. Revelations or a personal epiphany might occur. “Eureka!” LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) This is the classic day to meet a new friend or make an interesting acquaintance. Classes, casual get-togethers and large conferences will be intellectually stimulating and fun. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) You might surprise someone in a position of authority today. Or vice versa, someone might surprise you. Whatever happens will make you feel freer and younger.
Nevertheless, maintain respect in your dealings with those in authority. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Sudden opportunities to travel or get further training and education might fall into your lap today. Integrating discussions about politics and religion, and racial issues will stimulate you. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Keep your pockets open,
because you can benefit from the wealth and resources of others today. You might get money back from the government or your partner might get a bonus. Looking good! AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) This is a social, friendly day, full of bits of excitement. Someone close to you might have surprising news for you. You also might be introduced to someone who
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www.allprorealty.ca All Pro Realty Ltd. 1148 Bay Ave, Trail 250.368.5000 www.facebook.com/allprorealtyltdtrailbc
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Trail $229,000
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Fruitvale $479,000
Fruitvale $199,500 W NE
MLS#2395073
Trail $129,000
MLS#2390791
Christina Lake $364,500
MLS#2392320
MLS#2391966
Fruitvale $539,000
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Rossland $239,900
MLS#2214555
Fruitvale $314,000
MLS#2394304
Rossland R FO OMLL O R A
MLS#2215555
Salmo $215,000
MLS#2392944
Fruitvale $459,000
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Glenmerry $299,000
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Shavers Bench $229,900
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Shavers Bench $299,900
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Shavers Bench $229,900
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Sunningdale $249,900 G TIN LIS
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Redstone $850,000 W NE
Columbia Heights $159,500
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Sunningdale $189,000
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East Trail $179,000
MLS#2394155
MLS#2390419
Fruitvale $299,500
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Fruitvale $259,900 W NE
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Beaver Falls $435,000
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Help Wanted OFFICE ASSISTANT, parttime, working knowledge of Word and Excel, occupational health and safety an asset. Mail resumes to: PO Box 398, Trail, BC, V1R 4L7. PART-TIME MERCHANDISER for Trail, B.C. area. Major Greeting Card Company is looking for a P/T Merchandiser with variable hours in the Trail area. The position offers a flexible work schedule, 5 - 15 hrs of work per week, and an independent work environment. Responsibilities include: keeping the card dept orderly and full, putting away orders and re-ordering merchandise as needed, setting up and maintaining seasonal and special displays; administration as required; and other duties as assigned. The successful candidate must be able to lift up to 40 lbs, enjoy working with people, have reliable transportation and a home computer with internet access. Experience helpful; will train. Please submit resumes to: greetingcardmerchandiser @gmail.com **WANTED** NEWSPAPER CARRIERS TRAIL TIMES Excellent Exercise Fun for All Ages Call Today Start Earning Money Tomorrow Circulation Department 250-364-1413 Ext. 206 For more Information
Trades, Technical BALDFACE - Assistant Cat Ski Guide Baldface Lodge in Nelson BC is looking for an energetic Assistant Ski Guide. You should bring integrity and professionalism to the job while creating a fun and safe environment for our guests to create the ultimate ski/boarding vacation. Shifts are 7days on and 7 days off now through the end of the 2014 season. Qualifications: *Certified Ski/Snowboard Guide (Level 2 CSGA or ACMG Apprentice Guide) *Level 2 Avalanche Technician (Canadian Avalanche Association) *Advanced First Aid Attendant (80+ hours) *2+years experienced mechanized ski or snowboard guide (cat skiing preferred) Compensation: $225+ per day depending on qualifications and experience plus food and accommodations for 7 day shifts at the lodge Please send resume and cover letter to tammie@baldface.net and use “Assistant Ski Guide� as subject line. www.baldface.net
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Required F/T for Vancouver Outboard. Primary duties will include maintenance troubleshooting and repair of diesel & gas marine engines. Knowledgeable in vessel electrical systems is an asset. Must have own tools and a valid drivers license. Exc. Compensation Based On Experience. Please forward resume: vancouveroutboard@ telus.net
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1st Trail Real Estate
1252 Bay Avenue, Trail 250.368.5222 1993 Columbia Ave, Rossland 250.362.5200
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2 bedroom e Condo Sunningdal
Rossland 189,900
Marie Claude
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Warfield 129,000
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Rhonda
Excellent exercise, fun for all ages. Montrose
Fruitvale cont’d
Route 303 15 papers 12th Ave, 2nd St, Grandview Route 304 13 papers 12th & 14th Ave
Route 344 17 papers 10th Ave, 9th Ave Route 345 12 papers 10th Ave, 9th Ave Route 348 19 papers 12th Ave, Christie Rd Route 346 27 papers 8th, 9th & 10th Ave
Route 369 15 papers Birch Ave, Johnson Rd, Redwood Dr, Rosewood Dr Route 375 12 papers Green Rd & Lodden Rd Route 379 18 papers Cole St, Nelson Ave Route 380 23 papers Galloway Rd, Mill Rd Route 381 7 papers Coughlin Rd Route 382 7 papers Debruin Rd & Staats Rd Route 384 19 papers Cedar Ave, Kootenay
West Trail Route 149 7 papers Binns St, McAnally St, Kitchener Ave
Warfield Route 195 12 papers Blake Crt,Whitman Way Route 200 10 papers Shakespeare St
Fruitvale Route 362 20 papers 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Evergreen Ave Route 366 18 papers Beaver St, Maple Ave
MLS#
2394133
Rhonda
Potential
PAPER CARRIERS Genelle
Warfield $ 65,000
MLS#
2391883
Fruitvale 139,000 MLS#
2393449
MLS#
2392652
Huge Yard
Montrose 495,000
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Rhonda
Trail $OLD
Rhonda
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Rhonda
Fruitvale $ 99,000
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2393112
Rhonda
Genelle 319,900 MLS#
2393958
Quiet Area
Warfield 234,900
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Rhonda
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2389662
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Rob
Trail 72,000
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2214664
Rob
Trail 135,000 MLS#
2393731
New Price
Rossland
CARRIERS NEEDED FOR ROUTES IN ALL AREAS Call Today! 250-364-1413 ext 206
Rob
Warfield $ 49,900 MLS#
Fruitvale 164,900
$
2392110
Rob
Nathan Kotyk 250-231-9484 Rhonda van Tent 250-231-7575
MLS#
Rossland 399,000
$
2393806
Rob
MLS#
2392108
Rob Burrus 250-231-4420 Marie Claude Germain 250-512-1153
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Services The Cutting Edge Hair and Tanning Studio in Creston BC is now offering Hot Head hair extensions. A full set, cut to shape your new look and styled $450. Every 8 weeks extension replacement $70. Call us at 250-428-3488 to book your consultation. It’s worth the drive
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Misc. for Sale 1 FULL-EVENT Pass to Tim Horton Brier in Kamloops, March 1-9. 250-367-6679
Misc. Wanted Coin Collector Looking to Buy Collections, Estates, Gold & Silver Coins + 499-0251
Real Estate Houses For Sale 2005 SRI Double Wide MODULAR HOME 24x44 in Triangle Gardens. 45 years and up. Vaulted ceiling, open plan, bay window, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, pantry, low maintenance, gas heat, air conditioning, 5 appl’s, UGS, landscaped, covered deck & carport, other features, must see. 250-442-8676
Mobile Homes & Parks WANTED: Trailer Park in Nelson area. Have 18 suite apartment best location in Regina or will buy you park outright. Perry 1 306 525-2215
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Homes for Rent
Bella Vista, Shavers Bench Townhomes. N/S, N/P. 2-3 bdrms. Phone 250.364.1822
Grand Forks rural trailer, valley view, mature couple, N/S, no partying. $500/m 250-5121268.
Ermalinda Apartments, Glenmerry. Adults only. N/P, N/S. 1-2 bdrms. Ph. 250.364.1922 E.TRAIL, 2BDRM Gyro park, heat, hot water & cable incl. $650/mo. 250-362-3316 Francesco Estates, Glenmerry. Adults only. N/P, N/S, 1-3 bdrms. Phone 250.368.6761. Glenmerry 3bdrm. F/S $850/mo. Heat included. 250-368-5908 Grand Forks: Lg 2 bdrm, 1.5 bath, 5 app’s, private 400 sq ft deck. N/S, N/P. $750/m + util. Avail March 1st.250-442-7808. ROSSLAND, 2BDRM., parking, laundry, np, ns. 250-3625893 SUNNINGDALE, 1bdrm. bachelor, partly furnished, TV cable included, free use of washer and dryer. Private entrance. NS. NP. $500./mo. 250-368-3055 Sunningdale:2bdrm corner unit,TV cable & heat included & free use of washer and dryer. Avail. Mar.1. 250-368-3055 TRAIL, spacious 1&2bdrm. apartment. Adult building, perfect for seniors/ professionals. Cozy, clean, quiet, comfortable. Must See. 250-3681312 TRAIL, well-kept, quiet adult building, walk to Downtown, coin-op laundry, non-smoking. 2Bdrm. available immediately, 1Bdrm. available March 1st. 250-226-6886
Homes for Rent EAST Trail 1448 Park st, 3 bed, street parking, $900 + utilities. 250-231-3343 Grand Forks. 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appl’s. NS, complete reno. Rural, quiet, 1km from downtown. References required. $750/m+utils. 250-442-7476.
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Shared Accommodation YOUNGISH SENIOR, keeps very clean house, East Trail area preferred. 250-443-4138
Townhouses Edgewater Townhouse in Glenmerry, 3bd, 1.5Bth.,f/s, $850./mo. 250-368-5908
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OOTENAY HOMES INC. The Local K1358 Cedar Avenue, Trail 250.368.8818 ™ www.kootenayhomes.com Experts www.century21.ca STING NEW LI
SOLD 710 Redstone Drive, Rossland
$425,000
439 Rossland Avenue, Trail
2290 LeRoi Avenue, Rossland
$289,000
Brand new spacious home a few steps from walking and x-country trails and Redstone golf course. This 4 bdrm, 3 bath home features 2 car garage with ample storage area, rec room spacious living area. Call your REALTOR® for more information or a personal tour.
Fabulous opportunity for this licensed guesthouse. Or, turn it back into a single family home with mortgage helpers. A very unique property with loads of upgrades. Call Tonnie (250) 365-9665
STING NEW LI
STING NEW LI
Call Richard (250) 368-7897
1285 Birch Avenue, Trail
$69,900
$339,000
1922 Meadowlark Drive, Fruitvale
$265,000
Cozy 1 bdrm/2 bath home with newer appliances, laminate flooring, new hot water tank, and fresh paint. With 5% down, your mortgage payment could be $350 (3.59% 25 yr amort interest and terms subject to change).
Well cared-for mobile home with several upgrades including roof, laminate flooring and a cozy pellet stove. The 2.51 acre level parcel is mostly fenced with a guest cottage, a garden with greenhouse, chicken coop and storage shed. 40’ x 24’ shop with new woodstove. Call today.
1205 Green Avenue, Trail 5 bedroom/2 bath home with new kitchen and awesome views!
5 bdrms & 2.5 baths. This wonderful family home features many recent upgrades. The large back deck is great for entertaining right off the newly updated kitchen. Family friendly neighborhood and just minutes to downtown Fruitvale.
Call Tonnie (250) 365-9665
Call Terry A. (250) 231-1101
Call Jodi 250-231-2331
Call Jodi (250) 231-2331
$145,000
STING NEW LI
8327 Highway 3B, Trail
948 Warren Lane, Trail
$99,000
3554 Mayflower Road, Krestova
2266 - 6th Avenue, Trail
$179,000
$519,000
#7-2044 Washington Street, Rossland
High ceilings, original wood floors, covered parking a sweet little yard and a wonderful view. Upgrades such as a 200 amp panel and some plumbing etc have been done. With current interest rates this home is cheaper than rent(OAC)!
Affordable home with room for the whole family, quality construction, large rooms and great view! Lovingly maintained and tastefully decorated, this home offers excellent value! 3 bdrms/ 1.5 baths. Move in and enjoy!
4 bdrm home on a quiet street! Home offers good sized kitchen, large shop (20 x 22), low maintenance exterior and flat fenced lot. Quick possession possible. Call today!
Stunning package! This home features Brazilian Cherry hardwood floors, a great floor plan, and amazing mountain views. The home is well maintained and filled with light. The yard is completely private and features an inground swimming pool!
1 bdrm condo located in the heart of downtown Rossland. Stunning views and large living room and kitchen. Shared laundry, parking for 1 vehicle and storage locker in the basement. Call today!
Updated 3 bdrm home with bright open kitchen and living room. Brand new bath and double garage/shop. Call today!
Call Deanne (250) 231-0153
Call Deanne (250) 231-0153
Call Mary M (250) 231-0264
Call Mary M (250) 231-0264
Call Christine (250) 512-7653
Call Christine (250) 512-7653
$159,000
$112,000
2183 St. Paul Street, Rossland
$210,000
Spring is Just Around The Corner! Call me today for a free market evaluation Looking for that perfect home? I can help!
Mark Wilson ext 30 Cell: 250-231-5591
mark.wilson@century21.ca www.kootenayhomes.com
112 - 4th Street, Salmo
$109,000
Excellent investment opportunity as a rental property, or locate your business here and live upstairs. Each level has its own energy efficient Heat Pump. Retail and Residential space in a great location. This is an opportunity you don’t want to miss. Call your REALTOR® today for your personal viewing. Call Art (250) 368-8818
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9480 Station Road, Trail
$599,000 Excellent spacious home situated in a park like surrounding with gardens and fruit trees. The shop, barn, fenced dog run with kennel, provide numerous opportunities to get away from the everyday challenges. There is ample space to handle several horses as well. Call today! Call Richard (250) 368-7897
WE CAN SELL YOUR HOME. NOBODY HAS THE RESOURCES WE DO! Tonnie Stewart
Cell: 250-365-9665
ext 33
tonniestewart@shaw.ca www.kootenayhomes.com
Deanne Lockhart ext 41 Cell: 250-231-0153
deannelockhart@shaw.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
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
Mark Wilson
Cell: 250-231-5591
ext 30
mark.wilson@century21.ca www.kootenayhomes.com
Richard Daoust
Cell: 250-368-7897
ext 24
richard.daoust@century21.ca www.kootenayhomes.com
Jodi Beamish
Cell: 250-231-2331
ext 51
jodi.beamish@century21.ca www.kootenayhomes.com