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The Grand Forks Piranhas swim club played ungracious hosts as they handily won their own regional meet this past weekend.

The meet, which took place at the Grand Forks Aquatic Centre, featured swimmers from the Castlegar Aquanauts, Trail Stingrays, Nelson Neptunes, Colville Sharks, Creston Wave, and the host Piranhas.

The meet was considered a “B” meet, which meant that only swimmers who have not yet met a certain time standard were able to compete.

For the Castlegar Aquanauts, who finished second, it was the second meet of the season and coaches Nick Welychko and

Michaella Yang were very pleased with everyone’s performance.

“Almost all of our swimmers achieved new best times in the four events that swimmers could compete in,” said Welychko.

“This is a great feeling from a coach’s perspective because it means all of the swimmers’ hard work is paying off for them already.”

Castlegar swimmers posted a total of 54 best times in just a single day of swimming with 18 swimmers participating.

“The Grand Forks meet was a huge success for all the swimmers,” said Yang. “Nick and I are looking forward to the rest of the season with all of the improvements that are being made so early on in the season.”

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as well will 40 swimmers competing.

Coach Robyn Van Ek said the swimmers did very well, getting 57 personal best times.

“We had a great turnout this weekend,” she said. “Almost every swimmer who was eligible to compete did so.

Although the ‘A’ swimmers couldn’t race this weekend, they were at the pool volunteering and cheering on their teammates.”

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Grand Forks swimmers was Robbie Wark, who took 5.13 seconds off the division 1 boys 50M butterfly and established a new meet record of 56.74 seconds.

Also excelling was Faith Thompson who picked up ‘Swimmer of the Meet’ for the Piranhas. She established impressive times in the 50M butterfly, 50M freestyle, 100M backstroke and 100M breast stroke.

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The Aquanauts will be competing in Trail next weekend (June 14/15).

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New blood is the slogan Trail trustee Mark Wilson will be carrying into the upcoming election this fall.

Although residents won’t be heading to the polls until November, those looking to secure a seat on School District 20’s board of trustees may be thinking about whether they’ll bid for a term now.

“One thing we need is change and change sparks new ideas,” said Wilson, who’s served for two three-year terms. “With a couple new trustees that we got on board at the last election, we have had some good changes.

We’re starting to look at the whole area, instead of just our little political areas.”

Wilson has advocated for a reduction in the number of trustees who sit on the board and a maximum of three consecutive terms of service for some time now.

Trustees in the Nanaimo-Ladysmith and North OkanaganShuswap school districts are reviewing the number of elected officials at this time.

But SD20 board chair Darrel Ganzert said by this point it’s too late to host a public consultation process required to examine the board’s current structure of nine wards within the district. The reduction to seven would likely

save about $30,000, he said, which the board felt wasn’t worth the loss of extra voices.

The thought of moving away from a ward system, the subdivided system currently in place, to an open or partial ward/ open system had some trustees worried about the redistribution of seats. Currently, each ward is divided based on population with representation across the entire district but an open system would do away with borders and officials would be elected at large.

Wilson said with all the cuts coming down on the district – most notably last year when SD20 decided to sell MacLean Elementary School and amalgam-

ate Twin Rivers and Castlegar elementary schools to save the district nearly half of a $750,000 shortfall – it’s only fair to do away with the current structure.

“If we’re going to make cuts, we have to do it to ourselves too,” he said.

The last election held in 2011 resulted in four new members to the board: Jen Carter, Jo-Ann Bursey, Kim Mandoli and Darrel Ganzert, who acts as chair. It also brought back longtime trustees Mickey Kinakin, who’s served for 26 years, and Lorraine Manning, who is the longest-serving trustee in SD20 records with 30 years under her belt.

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“It’s like what we have in local politics, we have people who have been there for 30 years – come on give your head a shake,” he said. “You lose your value after so many years.”

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Do you want to become a Citizen Scientist contributing valuable data towards conservation of bats in BC? The Kootenay Community Bat Project (KCBP) is seeking volunteers for the Annual Bat Count. This citizenscience initiative encourages residents to count bats at roost sites to provide valuable information on bat populations.

“This event is a wonderful opportunity for residents who care about wildlife to be involved in collecting important scientific information” says Juliet Craig, Coordinating Biologist for the KCBP. “You don’t need any special skills and kids can be involved.”

The Annual Bat Count is being promoted by the Kootenay Community Bat Project in partnership with the BC Ministry of Environment to collect baseline data on bat populations before the devastating White Nose Syndrome enters the province.

“White Nose Syndrome is decimating bat populations in eastern North America” says Purnima Govindarajulu with the Ministry of Environment. “We are lucky that this disease is not yet in BC but it is predicted to arrive here within ten years.

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Manager Christine Schmidt is heartbroken that a local youth employment program at the Nelson & District Youth Centre won’t be able to run as planned this year.

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Even if Skills Canada were to get back to her right away, the program would not be able to run until after the busy tourist season this summer.

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Twentyseven graduated and 25 received jobs in Nelson at places such as Positive Apparel and Baker Street Grill.

“The coolest thing is it pays minimum wage, 30 hours a week, for those 15 weeks,” said Schmidt, who said this program helps create “sustainable employment in the community.”

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“The contract last year was for $308,000, 60 per cent of which went back into the pockets of the participants,” she said.

Schmidt said she’s heard from disappointed local employers who were expecting to hire through the Skills Link program again in 2014.

“What the delay in this program has done is impacted the ability for youth to compete in this labour market,” said Schmidt.

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Off-roading requires careful preparation

By Ian Harwood

Off-roading is a popular pastime but it is amazing how many people arrive in the backwoods ill prepared for what should be a fun adventure.

Here are a few tips on offroad driving; If you are driving in rocky terrain it is important to have sufficient ground clearance and proper suspension travel.

High ground clearance allows the larger rocks to pass underneath without contacting vulnerable vehicle compo-

Offroad jeep

nents while good suspension travel allows the wheels to remain in contact with the

ground.

Independent suspension usually provides a smoother ride

in this type of road, but its design limits the wheel travel and ground clearance avail-

able. Rocky terrain should be traveled at low speeds to minimize vehicle contact with the terrain.

While independent front suspension generally provides a smoother ride, it has a variable ground clearance to the front differential. As the front wheels hit a bump, the wheels rise up to absorb the bump.

However the differential remains in the same position, reducing the ground clearance under it. This can result in the differential hitting the ground, even though the object was only half the height

of the ground clearance.

Live axle front suspension does not provide as smooth a ride as independent front suspension. Many live axle suspensions are now fitted with coils rather than leaf suspension, which improves the ride. The advantage of live axles when off road is that when the wheels hit a bump, the whole axle rises with the wheels to absorb the bump. This maintains the same clearance from the differential to the ground. While this is an advantage off-road, the weight of the entire axle

is constantly moving with any bumps leads to a rougher ride, compared to independent front suspension.

When large drop-offs or ledges are encountered, they can be done at an angle to allow one wheel at a time to drop down. Keep in mind how this will affect the position of the vehicle as turning at an angle to a downhill ledge may result in a side rollover.

Travelling on long sections of gravel roads can lull the driver into a false sense of security.

continued on page A11

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drivewayBC.ca Off-roading requires careful preparation continued from page A9

‘‘

If an obstacle such as a bear suddenly appears it is very important not to swerve while braking, once a skid or slide starts, it is very difficult to regain control.

’’

Ian Harwood

Most four-wheel drives can make a rough road seem smooth with their smooth suspension and quiet interiors. Speed creep can occur in these circumstances and when a curve in the road is encountered the high center of gravity in most trucks may cause you to cross to the other side of the road or it can lead to a high risk of rollover.

New drivers should be extra careful.

If an obstacle such as a bear suddenly appears it is very important not to swerve while braking, once a skid or slide starts, it is very difficult to re-

gain control. It is best to use four-wheel drive on gravel roads to gain better traction.

Gravel roads provide enough slip not to cause any transfer case windup problems.

After driving long distances on poor quality roads, it is a good idea to check all nuts and bolts to see they haven’t vibrated loose. It is especially important to check all suspension components.

When driving on dusty roads, it is a good idea to have all your windows closed and the ventilation control set to outside air with the fan on high.

This pressurizes the cab of the

vehicle, and helps reduce the amount of dust sucked into the vehicle. When another vehicle approaches, move the ventilation control to re-circulate to stop dusty air coming in. Remember to move the ventilation back to outside air once you have passed or else the pressurization effect will be gone. The interior is already experiencing some very dry conditions and with predictions of a serious fire season ahead please do your part not to be carless and report any fire to 1-800-6635555 or *5555. ian.harwood@drivewaybc.ca

Drives-U-Crazy Drives-U-Crazy . . .

I watched a left turning driver hit the horn (just once) to urge the driver ahead to move into the intersection. The woman just shook her head and stayed put but when the light turned red, she took off! – What logic was she using to figure – wrongly – that it was unlawful to enter the intersection yet legal to enter and turn on the red?

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A rare Ford Mustang T5 ready to make its public bow

By Nigel Matthews

is, I have to report that with the help of the team at 360 Fabrication, suppliers White and Peters, BASF paint and the 200 plus hours of paint preparation, application, wet sanding and polishing by master painter Darren Emmerson, the car is finished!

And here is the best part, it’s on time and under budget, almost unheard of in days gone by let alone today.

So what is so special about a T5 Mustang? – The Ford Mustang could not be sold in Germany as a Mustang because a truck manufacturer there and later a motorcycle manu-

Our classic and collector car expert continues today with the final part of his four-part series on the restoration of public relations executive Laura Ballance’s rare 1967 Ford Mustang T5 by 360 Fabrication in Abbotsford.

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Laura had no idea how rare her car was until she decided to embark on this project and began doing her research.

The T5 registry has informed Laura that of the 453 Mustang Hardtop T5s built in 1967, hers is one of the few examples ordered with a vinyl roof, which is listed as an option in the V.I.N tag. There are only two T5s known to exist in Canada, hers and one in Ontario and only 45 have survived in various states of condition worldwide.

It is going to be a busy summer for Laura, her two daughters and the Mustang. I suspect her father, never in his wildest dreams would have thought the car would end up as a show car let alone become a family affair involving three generations of his family. The T5 will debut at the Vancouver Classic Car Show and Auction at the PNE on June 21 and 22. A picture of it at it’s gleaming best in next week’s Driveway preview of that show. Then it will head south in July to the Mustang Roundup in Bellevue, Washington, the world’s largest Mustang meet. The car is entered in the Concours restoration class and should place well.

Because this is the 50th anniversary of the Mustang the invitations are pouring in, the most recent one from an event in North Carolina, Laura

still has a day job so unfortunately will miss that one. She will finish the summer off at the Luxury SuperCar weekend at VanDusen Gardens in September. The car will be viewed at least 30 or 31 times in a month, gracing the walls of garages and repair shops all over North America featured in a 2015 Ford calendar. This concludes a restoration project with a happy conclusion.

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The 2014 Vancouver Collector Car Show & Auction, presented by the Dueck Auto Group, is now accepting consignment applications for those looking to sell their cars.

New to this year’s event, which takes take place June 21-22, at the PNE Fairgrounds, is an auction preview, open only to the auction’s registered bidders and consigners. This event will allow sellers to show off their vehicles and mingle with the bidders before the auction.

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By Keith Morgan

Today, we conclude our look at so-called Curbers: con artists dedicated to separating you from your hard-earned cash by selling you a vehicle that is not all it seems to be.

Bringing a curber conman to justice can cost tens of thousands of dollars.

While penalties can be high, many successful prosecutions may yield a fine of just a few hundred dollars. One case currently before the courts is five days into a trial over a $288 ticket. The costs to date of

further action against the offender are now approaching $80,000.

At first sight, one might think it appropriate to save public cash but the problem is allowing a dismissal to occur sets a dangerous precedent that could harm future prosecutions.

Because the matter is still before the court, the accused’s name is withheld but the circumstances can be revealed because they are instructive.

The Surrey man has undergone continuous legal action by the VSA (in partnership with the City of Surrey). The

Provincial Court found him guilty on three charges of curbing. He continued to curb so the VSA obtained an injunction from the BC Supreme Court. That did not deter him so the VSA applied to the BC Supreme Court to find him in contempt of court. If successful the man will face a fine of $10,000 if found curbing again.

This form of con clearly can be very profitable, if the perpetrators figure fines and legal expenditures are merely the cost of doing business. However, the following cases illustrates typical curber practices

and the penalties they could face.

One prolific curber was convicted with 31 counts of fraud. He was buying vehicles wholesale from licensed dealers and selling them to the public. He rolled back more than two million kilometres.

He was fined $31,000, two vehicles were seized from him, and he was put on probation for three years.

A curber from Williams Lake claimed he sold cars as a hobby. After several tickets and warnings from the VSA, Crown Counsel issued court charges against him. After

pleading guilty, he was fined $2,000. The legislation allows for a maximum fine of up to $100,000 for individuals and $200,000 for corporations.

A Delta man was convicted of fraud – 15 charges with evidence of odometer tampering, inaccurate vehicle histories, sales tax violations and other deliberately deceptive practices. Crown Prosecutor said he targeted the most vulnerable consumers, such as recent immigrants who had poor English. There was deliberate planning to perpetrate each fraud – finding a low priced vehicle, rolling back

the odometer, detailing to improve the appearance of the vehicle, creating a false history, finding a suitable “victim,” forging official documents and tax fraud. This occurred on more than one occasion.

As the buyers were “complicit” in the fraud, there was no consumer restitution for 12 of the 15 counts. They agreed to false documentation to save on taxes – a common practice used by curbers. This makes consumers fearful to go to authorities when something goes awry.

He received a one-year conditional sentence (effectively

house arrest, except for medical emergencies or to work, with the terms easing as the year progresses). He also agreed to perform 100 hours of community service.

I’m indebted to the Vehicle Sales Authority of BC for providing the research necessary for produce last week’s typical curber profile story and today’s account of real scams.

Please, if you don’t want to buy from an established dealership, do your due diligence as to the registration and condition of the vehicle you plan to buy. keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca

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Spending her summers in Budapest with her grandparents helped cultivate a strong liking for motorsports. Alexandra can remember watching F1 races with her grandfather, and still does even when she goes to visit.

Over a decade ago, Alexandra started her career in the automotive industry. Since then, she has had countless stories and photos published. You can find her work online, in newspapers, magazines and on television. She has hosted “Shifting Gears Automotive TV” and regularly makes appearances on various shows talking about, you guessed it, all things automotive.

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AAA The Ford Escape is a founder member and a topseller in the hot-selling compact utility club.

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Nearly New: Ford Escape has full package continued from page A18

The ’09 model year also brought big changes under-hood. A new 2.5-litre 4-cylinder engine, a modified version of the 3.0-litre V6, two new transmissions and the hybrid got an even more refined drivetrain with an Atkinson cycle gasoline engine. The new five-speed manual transmission, in combination with the 4-cylinder engine, was only available in Escape models sold in Canada.

The Escape Hybrid is a full hybrid and capable of running purely on electric power up to about 40 km/hour.

It also uses a continuously

variable transmission (CVT).

Although it doesn’t function with a conventional gear set, it still offers a lowrange setting for challenging terrain.

The 2010 model year brought trim upgrades to Escape and all models got standard Blind Spot Mirrors.

A top-line Limited trim was added to Escape Hybrid offerings and an Auto Park System, which automatically steers the Escape into a parallel parking spot, was a new option.

Ford Escape was essentially unchanged for 2011 and 2012, other than some new exterior colours and option packages. The 2012 model was the final year of this

generation Ford Escape.

The Escape’s reliability is generally rated average to better than average and repair costs are generally lower-than-average, according to Consumer Reports. The Hybrid edition typically rates a little better. Resale prices are reasonable and there’s typically a good supply of used Ford Escape models out there. You can expect to pay an additional $2,000 to $4,000 for a Hybrid model.

Price Check: 2008 - 2012 Ford Escape (June 2014) Year Edition Expect to Pay Today 2008 XLT 4X4 $10,000 to $13,000

2009 XLT 4X4 $12,000 to $15,000 2010 XLT 4X4 $14,000 to $17,000 2011 XLT 4X4 $16,000 to $19,000 2012 XLT 4X4 $19,000 to $23,000 Prices vary depending on a used vehicle’s condition, mileage, usage and history. A complete mechanical check should always be performed by a reliable auto technician prior to purchase.

Safety Recalls: 2008 to 2012 Ford Escape: 2008/ 2009/ 2010/ 2011/ 2012: A fault in the Electric Power Steering (EPS) system could result in a sudden loss of power steer-

ing assist, without warning to the driver. This would significantly increase the effort required by a driver to steer at lower vehicle speeds. Dealers will affect repairs as necessary and reprogram the EPS controller with updated software.

2010: The automatic transmission’s park rod guide retention pin may not have been properly installed. This may prevent the transmission park pawl from engaging when shifted into “PARK” and allow vehicle movement. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, install the missing park rod guide retention pin. bob.mchugh@drivewaybc. ca

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Tow vehicles While many vehicles have towing capabilities, not all of those vehicles are necessarily right for the job. Review the towing capacities of various vehicles depending on the type of trailer that will be towed. A larger, more powerful vehicle may be necessary if you will be towing something large and heavy, such as a boat or a recreational vehicle.

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Horoscope

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Week June 12, 2014

Tip of the Week: It is Friday the 13th and under the bright light of the Full Moon in Sagittarius the final countdown to Summer Solstice has begun. It of course marks the official beginning of the summer season. Amidst the ever changing flow of styles, attitudes, beliefs, perceptions, approaches and so on it is comforting to know that some things remain consistent. While the same cannot exactly be said of the weather, it can be of the season.

Michael O’Connor

It is quite a remarkable fact that the tilt of the Earth’s axis just so happens to be almost exactly ¼ of a perfectly vertical one which would be 90 degrees. The mid-points between the equator and the north and south poles are the ‘Tropics’ of Cancer and Capricorn. When the Earth is in its annual orbit here in the Northern Hemisphere, it is tilted most directly towards the Sun and it achieves its annual zenith or highest position in the sky.

It is this cycle which determines the specific cast of the Sun’s light on the surface of the earth. It changes incrementally every day of the year. Beyond the simple facts of this annual progression, Astrology clearly demonstrates that there is a psychological component woven into it. Popular thinking these days asserts that all your psychology exists in your head. Yet the deeper truth is that our psychological ‘nature’ is a feature of an intricate web or relationships, and principle among these is our intrinsic individual and collective relationship with the Sun’s light.

ARIES (MAR 21 – APR 20)

You may be experiencing some second thoughts about plans made a while back. There may be unfinished business and/or a few unanticipated situations to tend to before you proceed. Establishing a reliable foundation first is one consideration. Another includes affordability and deciphering what constitutes your best investment.

TAURUS (APR 20 – MAY 21)

If anyone’s life has been extra busy over the past couple of years, it has likely been yours. And the pace will continue for a while yet. In fact it stands to accelerate over the next few weeks. As though in the final minutes of an important sport event, a feeling of urgency is pushing you to give it all you have. You will be able to slow down again soon.

GEMINI (MAY 21 – JUN 21)

Some new momentums have begun for you. These are linked to home and family, health and security. The need to establish a healthier rhythm, one that is more balanced and in accordance with where you are at in your life, is featured. Circumstances are pushing you to focus deliberately on it now. This trend will continue for several weeks.

CANCER (JUN 21 – JUL 22)

You are in the final stretch of bringing things to completion in preparation for the new season. There are some big events in store for you over the coming weeks. At best this includes the foundations of new friendships. As well, new inspirations to concentrate upon your talents and hobbies are highlighted.

LEO (JUL 22 – AUG 23)

This is a mixed time where you find yourself making new connections yet also find yourself busy behind the scenes rather than socializing. But that is about to change. Get ready for a noticeable increase in your social life. This should feel quite welcome, this week anyway. You may feel less inclined later so get it in now.

VIRGO (AUG 23 – SEP 22)

Mercury Retrograde may be pitching you some curve balls and sliders, especially in your public and professional life. These are pushing you to both deepen your research and to develop new skills and approaches and perhaps obtain new tools, techniques or equipment. As well, you may feel the need to reveal certain expressions yet conceal others. Altogether, this is a complex time.

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A deepened search for a clearer sense of yourself and what you feel you truly want and need has begun. This will become increasingly apparent this week. You may feel at a loss about what to do. You may wish you had what others have, but what’s the use in such comparisons? On the other hand, it could prove useful to ask for guidance or at least emulate the successes of others.

SCORPIO (OCT 22 – NOV 21)

Circumstances are leading you to think deeply more and communicate casually less. Listening well to others and engaging in some strategic research and investigative work will prove beneficial. Seeing the beauty in others and allowing room for increased admiration and decreased competition will help you feel less isolated and more connected.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV 21 – DEC 21)

Weighing your words more carefully where it really counts will prove important over the next while. This does not mean telling others what they want to hear. What is implied is a spirit of giving more and judging less. It is said silence is golden and listening more and especially tuning in to who others are and what they need, beyond suggestions, will prove invaluable.

CAPRICORN (DEC 21 – JAN 19)

The time has come to make some needed improvements. This may be especially the case in your perceptions, beliefs and attitudes. Not that they are wrong per se, but rather you stand to benefit from making a few adjustments to refine them at this time.

Take a constructively critical attitude for best results and avoid justifying human frailty, specifically your own.

AQUARIUS (JAN 19 – FEB 19)

Reconsidering what constitutes your best creative advantage is in the spotlight. Creating beauty in your home and living space is a likely bet. This may require that you assert your position to arrange things that suit you specifically. Things stand to take off for you in the best sense in about a month, so now is the time to fortify your foundation.

PISCES (FEB 19 – MAR 20)

Balancing clear intentions to persevere as necessary with an equal need to exercise more flexibility in your perspective, attitude and approach begins this week. This cycle will last up to six weeks, possibly even more. Aim to follow through with your plans yet weave in a strong element of willingness to listen and cooperate.

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Available at Ace Hardware & The Home Depot.

Norco commuter style bike, ladies, new in 2012, $350.

Weber charcoal grill bar-bque, 18.5”, kettle style. $70/obo. 250-442-8044 SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT or call 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT.

Topsoil, Sand, Road Gravel Fill with delivery call for prices 250.359.7188 c:250.304.8158 Windsurfer, cruiser style w/vest & harness, $200. Free Brooks wet suit, waist 30”’ chest 38”. Pfaff-2046 sewing machine, all accessories, $600. 250-442-0090.

Wine making equipment-$80.

Canning & jam jars $2-$4.

250-442-5959. Grand Forks

Auctions

AUCTION

Shore acreS holding ltd road building heavy equipment triple F.a. traFFic control equipment & vehicleS

ray and Fran croteau are retiring Russell auction 2067 HWY 3a tHRums 14 km north of castlegar b.c

Date saturDay June 28 11am open 9am equipment haS been well maintained & certiFied.

• 1994JD GraDer 772 BH 6WH Drive trimBle Dual automatic control slope masts GraDe control front BlaDe scarifer, WinDroW eliminator.

• 1981 J.D. GraDer 672 a 6 WH Drive front BlaDe scarifer WinDroW eliminator.

• 1988 BomaG BW 142D roller 57” Drum 11,500 lBs neW tires.

• 1988 HitacHi excavator front BlaDe 48” clean up Bucket 30” DiG Bucket anD mecHanical tHumB. • 1974 Galion GraDer 503 Detroit Diesel front BlaDe, scarifer • 1975 J.D. loaDer, 3.5 yD Bucket neW tires 4950 Hours • 1986 int. moDel 1900 sinGle axil Dump truck 466 Diesel on air 8yD Box, pintel HitcH. • 1989 u Built trailer 20 ft Deck 3 axle, ramps & pintle HitcH. • 1976 nortH line 22ft flat Deck trailer 12 ton 3 axle Beaver tail ramps & pintle HitcH. • 1993 DoDGe 1 ton Dually W350 4WH Drive, cummins Diesel, 5 spD exHaust Brake, tool Box & HeaDacHe rack •1992 DoDGe 3/4 ton 4WH Drive, cummins Diesel 5spD. • 1977 loW Boy 2 Horse trailer • cHains for all tHe equipment, triple F.a. traFFic control

• 1996 econoline cluB WaGon amBulance fully equipeD 7.3 Diesel turBo Dual WHeel, neW tires 36,000 miles • 1992 3/4 ton DoDGe cummins Diesel 4WH Drive reBuilt automatic pick up. larGe amount of traffic control siGns conSignmentS

• 1993 safari seaenGeti Diesel pusHer 33’ motor Home, loaDeD, only 72,000 miles, very GooD conDition 2002 WranGler Jeep automatic • 1994 sierra 5tH WHeel travel trailer 27ft clean.

• 5 tHickness planers. *5Hp, 1pH 220v, 12.6 amp 20” BeD, poWer matic moDel 180 *5Hp 3pH 200v 12.6 amp 18” BeD rockWell moDel 13 *3Hp 200v 10amp 13” BeD General moDel 130 *2Hp 3pH 208v 6.3 amp 13” BeD poWermatic *7.5Hp 3pH 17/8.5 amp estrin q8c electric kiln 2350 of 208 v 3pH 26amp • zero Blast-n-peel sanD Blaster WitH emipire reclaimer BaG Dust collector system.

• Gas GasparDo 3pt HinGe sickleBar moWer for 25Hp tractor

Terms: Cash or cheque only Plus Much More with proper ID. Cheques must be cleared or certified before removal of Open daily 9am-5 pm, to view equipment.

39 years auctioneering

1-250-399-4793

Misc. Wanted BUYING Coin Collections, Estates, Antiques, Native Art, Silver, Jewelry 778-281-0030 Cash paid for OLD postcards, calendars, license plates. guns, swords, military medals, pulp magazines, tins, toys, silver coins {10x}, fruit box labels, misc. antiques.

Larry 250 545-7140 FIREARMS: ALL types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation.

Licensed Dealer. Call 1-866960-0045 Or visit online at: www.dollars4guns.com Wanted: Wood burning fireplace insert. Must be CSA approved.

250-442-3096 We buy gold! Rings, chains, bracelets, etc. Cash paid by value (weight and karat). Even broken jewelry and scrap gold.

Picture ID required. Grand Forks Pawnshop, 225 Central.

250-442-5552.

Real Estate Acreage for Sale LAND FOR SALE 7.58 acres raw land Ymir area, highway accessible 250-551-2049

For Sale By Owner 1 brdm + den. 1-1/2 bath, walking distance to town

info@sutherlandproductions.com

or 250 505-4277

2 storey 6 yr old cabin 4 km from Ashram, Riondel, beach and golf course. Needs: elec., plumbing, H2O pipe or well, insulation, cabinets.

On 2.8 nicely treed acres. Good bench(es) for building second home with lakeview. Appraised at $170,000 but old vendor is quite flexible.

Great starter home especially for handy person(s).

Call : 780-566-0707 or : 780-222-2996 or t.laboucan.avirom@gmail.com

Must Sell, mobile, fireplace, ramp. 3010 1st Rd. Close to Extra Foods. Trade for sm house. $84,900. 250-442-7130

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, must see. $189,500. 250-442-8676

Mobile Homes & Parks Best Buy: Greenwood, cosy 2bdrm mobile home, lg corner lot, laundry room, upgrades, garage, work shop, RV parking, close to school, fully furnished. $64,900/obo. 250-4456340.

Real Estate FOR SALE. A rare gem! 3 BR riverview townhouse on the pristine Granby River with a fenced yard, 1.5 baths, large laundry area, and 30 metres from a semi private swimming beach and ice skating in the winter! This excellent location also features a covered carport with storage and a nice outdoor patio overlooking the river and no strata. Asking $159,900. Contact 604-3657007.

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent Bella Vista, Shavers Bench Townhomes. N/S, N/P. 2-3 bdrms. Phone 250.364.1822 Ermalinda Apartments, Glenmerry. Adults only. N/P, N/S. 1-2 bdrms. Ph. 250.364.1922

Rentals

Rentals

Transportation

Apt/Condo for Rent

Homes for Rent

Townhouses

Cars - Domestic

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 1bdrm. apt. F/S Heat included. $600./mo. 250368-5908 Glenmerry 2bdrm. apt. F/S Heat included. $750./mo. 250368-5908 Grand Forks: 1 bdrm apt, river view, quiet, ideal for mature adult, $525/m. 250-442-8367 Grand Forks: 1-bdrm near dwntwn, F/S, laundry, Suitable for adult, N/S-N/P, utils included, avail now. 2 bdrm avail soon. 250-442-2168 Grand Forks-2 brdm apt.

Black Knight, RR, NP, NS. 250-442-2599 / 443-1599.

Grand Forks: 3 bdrm condo, clean & bright, 6 appliances. $750/m + utils. Avail June 15.

250-443-1403.

ROSSLAND, 1bd. & 1 bach. apt. Golden City Manor. Over 55. N/S. N/P. Subsidized. 250362-5030, 250-362-3385

Grand Forks: Older 2bdrm house. Drive by 7441 6th St. $750/m + utils or room for rent $350/m. 250-442-0122. Ask for Fred.

Rentals

SELKIRK MANOR CEDAR MANOR 1 & 2 Bedroom Apt Call 250-304-3026 250-365-3034 TRAIL, 2bdrm. Close to: town, bus stop, park, partially furnished. 250-364-1129 TRAIL, 2BDRM. Glenmerry.

Newly reno’d, perfect for senior, no stairs. N/P. Utilities included. 250-368-1312.

TRAIL, LOVELY 1bdrm. apt, clean, bright, freshly painted.

Walk to town. Non-smoking.

References.

250-226-6886; 250-858-2263 leave message.

TRAIL, spacious 1&2bdrm. apartment. Adult building, perfect for seniors/ professionals.

Cozy, clean, quiet, comfortable. Must See. 250-3681312

Commercial/ Industrial Commercial space for rent or lease on the S curve entering Greenwood from the west.

Highly visible to hwy traffic and has plenty of parking. Suitable for ice cream and food est. or w.h.y. Approx 1000 sq.ft. $875/mo. Ph 778-886-0359 Creston COMMERCIAL BUILDING

3600 sq.ft. of Retail Space

Located DOWNTOWN Excellent High Traffic Area Plenty of Parking 250-428-5240 GRAND FORKS: 76’X34’ warehouse w/loading dock.

6585 Industrial Park Way. $1,500/m +utils. 250-442-2551 Grand Forks: Commercial space/shop, newly upgraded.

6401-Hwy #3(yellow building).

250-442-2599 / 250-443-1599.

Small commercial space for rent or lease on the S curve entering Greenwood from the west. Highly visible to hwy traffic and has plenty of parking.

Approx 500 sq.ft.$375/mo. For more info ph 778-886-0359

Cottages / Cabins Beautiful Christina Lake B.C. Lakefront Cabin property for rent and/or partial ownership sale.

Three bedroom, spacious fully furnished private cabin (boat access directly across from marina).

Cabin rental weeks available: late June to July 13 & August 28 to early Sept. ($1100-$1200/week) Includes tin boat for access John & Louise Harder 403-809-4811 harderlouise@gmail.com

Homes for Rent 4 Bdrm newly reno house, quiet Kinnard location, lrg yard, carport, N/S, W/D, pets are ok, Avail July 1st, $1200/mth, 250-551-4906 Christina Lake: 4 bdrm house, 2 blocks from Christina Lake, Ref req, min 1 yr lease.

Also available for sale. 604826-2275 or 604-302-3560

Greenwood 2 bdrm home on Gold Ave. Fresh paint and flooring. Approved small pet with full deposit. Appliances incl D/W, fridge, stove, W/D. Lots of parking. $675/mo plus util. Ph 778-886-0359 Mobile Home in Thrums 2 brms, deck, F/S, W/D small pet ok 250-304-9273 or 250-359-7178

FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN THE CLASSIFIEDS

Property Management

Grand Forks: 3 Bedroom units coming available at The Gables for $728.00 per month.

Subsidy may be available. Income limit may apply. Dependants required.

No pets. Contact Jackie at jjoyce1.joyce@gmail.com or phone 250-443-0013.

Want to Rent Middle aged male; experienced gardener & carpenter seeks affordable rural housing. Willing to consider work trade. Refs avail. Lyndon @ 250 464-9632 or murlyn@live.com

Transportation

Auto Accessories/Parts

Rentals

Grand Forks 2 bdrm mobile home private setting $600 1 bdrm suite close to dwntwn 4 appl’s utilities inc $700 2 bdrm apt $725 3 bdrm condo $750 2 bdrm home w/ garage. quiet area $750

Auto Financing

3 bdrm home 5 appl’s, in town $850

YOU’RE APPROVED • YOU’RE APPROVED

3 bdrm 1.5 bath home, 2 car garage, 5 appl’s near Spencer Hill $900 3 bdrm 2 bath home in town $950 CHRISTINA LAKE 3 bdrm 5 appl’s close to school $800 avail July 1/14 to March 31/15

• GOOD CREDIT • BAD CREDIT • NO CREDIT • HIGH DEBT RATE • 1ST TIME BUYER • BANKRUPTCY • DIVORCE

YOU’RE APPROVED Call Holly for Pre-Approval

1-844-364-FORD (3673)

holly@amford.com

• YOU’RE APPROVED • YOU’RE APPROVED • YOU’RE APPROVED •

Grand Forks: 2065 Coalchute Rd. June 14. 8am-noon. lots of misc items.

“Fundraiser” Grand Forks: 7005 4th St. Sat & Sun, June 14/15. 9amnoon.

Grand Forks: 7571 Donaldson Dr. June 14 & 15. 9am3pm. Woodworking machines, tools, household etc. No early birds thank you.

Grand Forks: “Moving” Everything must go!!! Sat, June 14, 8am-1pm. 3260 Hall Frontage Rd.

KILL BED Bugs & Their Eggs!

Buy Harris Bed Bug Killer Complete Treatment Program or Kit. Available: Hardware Stores, Buy Online: homedepot.com

Merchandise for Sale

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Merchandise for Sale

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GREENWOOD 3 bdrm home 5 appl’s avail July 1

ROCK CREEK 2 bdrm home $750 avail July 1

TERM NEGOTIABLE ON PRIME INDUSTRIAL/COMMERICAL or OFFICE SPACE IN GRAND FORKS AND GREENWOOD N/S, N/P, References.

Ken: 250-442-2632 ken.dodds@yahoo.ca Grand Forks Realty Ltd.

Shared Accommodation TRAIL, $395/month, near shopping & bus, quiet person.

2bths. 250-368-6075

Suites, Lower

1990 Harley Davidson 1200cc Lots of extras, has been lowered. Asking $5000. For more details call 250-442-2271

Recreational/Sale

1980’s 8 ft Triple E Camper, fridge, stove, furnace. Attached hydraulic jacks. $400 Call 250-446-2373 1986 Ford Cobra 26’ Motor Home Class “C”. New upholstery, sleeps 5, rear bathroom, 2-way fridge, stove, A/C, propane furnace. For more info 250-442-7777. $5,500/obo.

1992 Cardinal 27ft. 5th wheel w/pullout, in very good condition, inside stored. New awning, water heater and pump.

Recently serviced and road ready. $6,700/obo. From June 9th, view at 55 Sagamore Ave, Grand Forks. 250-442-3224 2001 F250 Super Duty, 4X4, 7” lift, new tires, rebuilt engine, $8,500/firm, great truck. 2005/ 900 RMK Polaris long track, top end done, $3,000. 2 campers: 8’ newer Okanagan model, $15,000. Older 9’ model in good shape, $1,600. 250-4422930 or 250-442-6415 2006 “Wildcat” 5th wheel.

25ft. Excellent condition, has had NS & NP, slide, sep. toilet, full shower w/skylight, microwave, lg view windows w/blinds, high ceilings, queen bed, lots of storage, factory SOLAR for battery charging. $11,500. 250-442-0972 Castlegar 1976 Travel air 18’ single axle, completely restored in & out, new plumbing & flush toilet, new gravel guard, Call 250-304-2766 Late 80’s Phasers. One stock, one modified. $4,000/both.

1985 Maxim X, excellent shape, $2,900. 250-442-7471.

Oldie but goodie. 1978 Empress Class A 26 ft. Motorhome on GM chassis with 454 cu. 72,000 km. Needs a bit of interior TLC but sound mechanically and ready to go.

All appliances in working order. Not rotten or leaky. $3200 for a quick sale. Call 442-2271

World’s Finest FISHING BOATS

Weldcraft, Hewescraft, Lund, Godfrey Pontoons Mark’s Marine, Hayden, ID 1-888-821-2200 www.marksmarineinc.com

FIND A FRIEND

bdrm, 1-306-

Castlegar 2 Bdrm Apartment, Bright & Spacious F/S, Laundry on site,close to amenities, N/S, N/P $725/mth + utilities Call 359-7819

Motorcycles

Boats

Christina Lake basement suit 1bdrm + den, close to beach, includes utils, cable & internet, partly furnished, private entrance, shared yard, RR, NS, NP. $725/m 250-505-4275.

Suites, Upper

2002 Nissans, 4cyl 2.5 & 1.8, Altima 187,000km & Sentra, auto & 5 speed, both 4dr and new snow tires. $3,100 & $4,900. 250-442-0122 or 250493-1807. Run and look excellent. Sentra one owner, non smoker, 5 speed. Grand Forks

1990 FORD F250, 4X4, $1,000.

250-449-1889 1993 GMC 4x4 3/4 ton extended cab. 275,000 km with canopy $700. Call 250-446-2373

CASTLEGAR 1 Bedroom Basement Suite, Clean & Cozy, Close to all Shopping & College, Available Immed Separate driveway & entrance $700/mth incl Utilities no laundry included. or could be 2 Bdrm for $900/mth Please call or 250-365-1519

Grand Forks: Lg clean 2 bdrm basement suite. Newly renoed. F/S/W/D, cable, utils, internet included.

Private entrance, shared yard & patio space, close to beach & down town. N/S, N/P. $900/m. 250-442-5035. or 250-500-5211.

Cars - Sports & Imports

Trucks & Vans

1 brdm large private apartment suite, LONG TERM professional adult, N/P, N/S $860/m inclu heat & power 250 551-0289 or 352-7884

Grand Forks: 1 $525/m. Downtown.

713-8708.

Must sell 2004 Chrysler Concord LXI, 173,000 kms Excellent Condition full load, leather, never winter driven, $3,750, call Karl 250-226-7489

Cars - Domestic 2006 Chrysler Sebring Touring, 191,000 km, full set of winter & summer tires both only used one season. $2000 OBO. Call 250 505-2639 for more info MUST SELL 1997 Golf, 2 door, standard, good body/ tires, sun roof, lady driven. $1,400/obo. 250-442-7130

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