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When Sean Keely, owner of Positive Apparel Thrift Store in Nelson, saw the amount of unsold clothes that he was dumping into the landfill he wondered if there was a better way.

Like most thrift stores, Positive Apparel relies on clothing donations from the public, but many clothes are either un-sellable because it’s dirty or ripped, or it just might not sell. All that unsold and unusable clothing ended up at the landfill, which also cost the thrift store a dumping fee.

“My wife and I knew when we started up the thrift store that there was going to be waste—every thrift store has waste,” he said. “Every thrift store has stuff that needs to be thrown away—they’ve sat too long. But they’re not necessarily garbage.

So rather than throw it into the landfill right away we began to stockpile it.”

Keely came up with the idea of taking his unused, leftover clothing and binding it together and shipping it to a company in Vancouver, which then processes the clothes and sends them overseas.

“We were originally doing about 10 tonnes every four weeks doing it out of our building and hand bombing truckloads ourselves,” he said. “But it became clear that there were more thrift stores and more textile waste in the area that we could bring in to the fold.”

Business took off quickly and soon Keely was driving around in a cube van and picking up unsaleable clothes from thrift stores throughout the West Kootenay and Boundary area.

Keely said they are now doing around 50 tonnes each month.

“I’m now bailing it myself,” he said. “We acquired a bailer, a new location, a new forklift and a scale.

We’re able to, for the time being, relocate it to Vancouver as we

always have been but in larger quantities. It adds to the little bit of profit we have. It doesn’t pay a lot but it sure keeps it out of the landfill and allows us to cover our overhead.”

Keely said the next step is for the company to start milling (repurposing) the clothes themselves. He said that would save the step of having to send the clothes to India to be milled.

“There are people in North America that buy raw, recycled material like denim,” said Keely. “We could mulch it, mill it and bail it and sell it to a fellow (who makes insulation) in Quebec who is currently buying it from India. It would be a much less footprint, probably less cost to him.”

On one of his trips to Grand Forks, Keely came across Alfie and Marilyn Paul. The Pauls had been taking clothes from Grand Forks to Penticton for a non-profit organization called Food for Children.

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After talking to a thrift store in Penticton, the Pauls began to bring back unsaleable clothes from there to Grand Forks to be picked up by Keely.

We’ve been taking clothes to Food for Children in Penticton for a number of years using our truck and trailer, said Marilyn.

“We told them about this organization in Nelson (Positive Apparel) that would take the clothes that were dirty and no good and process it,” she said.

“When we told them about that they also said they had a horrific bill for the landfill. Instead of putting

clothes in the landfill now, when we take a load of clothes up to them that are good that they send to disaster areas—they have saved us bags and bags and we bring them here to go to Nelson.”

Marilyn said instead the un-saleable clothes going to the landfill in Penticton, the Pauls bring it back on the empty truck.

Keely (now new driver Al Williamson) then picks up the clothes from the Pauls on his regular trip through Grand Forks to bring to Nelson.

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How much do local governments spend on salaries?

The West Kootenay Advertiser looked at the payrolls of local cities and regional districts as well as school districts — although direct comparisons are difficult because not all bodies provide the same services. The data comes from annual statements of financial information each organization is required to file, which is usually available on their websites.

From those documents, we extracted the total payrolls including expenses, the number of employees making over $75,000 and $100,000, and the division of the payroll above or below the $75,000 mark. We then compared the figures to the populations served and also came up with lists of each body’s top five earners, and rounded it out with figures for other organizations in the Kootenays and BC.

Services dictate size of payroll

Nelson has highest payroll, Trail the top earner while Castlegar spends least per capita GREG NESTEROFF

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HE CITY of Nelson had the highest payroll among West Kootenay’s four largest cities in 2013 as well as the largest number of high earners, but its mayor insists there was good value for the money.

The city’s salaries totalled $9.6 million, a per capita rate of $942 that was also higher than Castlegar, Trail, or Grand Forks. It had 37 employees making over $75,000 and 16 making over $100,000, more than twice as many as neighbouring cities.

The difference can largely be attributed to Nelson Hydro and the city’s professional fire department. Nelson is the only municipality in BC that both generates and distributes its own electricity, which requires a high outlay of capital and staffing — four of the city’s top five earners last year worked for the electrical utility, with wages of up to $158,632, much of it paid in overtime.

But Mayor John Dooley said Nelson Hydro is still a net benefit to the city. “It’s a major revenue generator,” he said. “Plus they’re involved in other initiatives such as broadband.”

The utility produces about half the power used by customers in its service area, which stretches beyond city limits, and buys the rest from FortisBC. It’s expected to put about $3.1 million into city coffers this year.

Dooley also said a professional fire department is an asset considering the community’s condensed downtown core and many older

TOP EARNERS Grand Forks Doug Allin, Chief administrator Hal Wright, Manager of operations Rod Zielinski, Electrical distribution coordinator Sasha Bird, Manager of technical services Rick Weber, Electrical lineman

Nelson Kevin Cormack, City manager Alex Love, Nelson Hydro general manager Garth Georgetti, Electrical lineman Cal Laybourne, Electrical lineman Dana Hamilton, Electrical lineman

CITIES Nelson Trail Castlegar Grand Forks Kimberley Kitimat Langley Abbotsford

Total payroll*

Per capita

over $75,000

under $75,000

10,230 7,681 7,816 3.985 6,652 8,335 25,081 133,497

9.6 Million 5.5 Million 3.8 Million 3.1 Million 5.9 Million 10 Million 9.2 Million 48.3 Million

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3.9 Million 1.4 Million 1.4 Million 1.2 Million 1.2 Million 5 Million 4.8 Million 23.9 Million

5.7 Million 4.1 Million 2.4 Million 1.9 Million 4.7 Million 5 Million 4.4 Million 24.4 Million

Employees

Employees

over $75,000 over $100,000 37 14 14 12 13 47 44 231

16 4 [1] 6 5 2 22 [2] 30 [1] 114 [2]

* Including expenses [1] Includes one over $200,000 [2] Includes two over $200,000 buildings.

Lorne West, vice-president of the Interna- any person who works for the municipality “It’s important to have that kind of pro- tional Association of Firefighters Local 1343, and critical at the senior management level tection. It’s also been real asset over the last said Nelson’s firefighters are the lowest paid that we have experienced, innovative people number of years for the FireSmart program, in BC, earning about six per cent less than looking to generate revenue and save taxpayer cleaning up the perimeter of the community their counterparts — even after an arbitrator money.” to protect it from wildfires.” granted them a 24.5 per cent increase retroac-Payroll Dooley also said his preference is to proTotal Payroll Employees Employees The department consists of a chief, assistant tive to the start of 2008. mote from within — both the fire chief and Population payroll*He alsoPer capita $75,000 under city $75,000 $75,000 over $100,000 chief, fire prevention officer, two shift captains, said Nelsonover has “disproportionmanagerover moved up six firefighters, and secretary-dispatcher, plus ately” funded its fire to their current positions Central Kootenay 58,441 9.3 Million 159 1.3 Million 8 Million 13 5 21 on-call auxiliaries. service as a percentage — although the city has Kootenay Boundary 31,138 members 7.1 Million 228 (This 2.9 Million 4.2 sometimes Million 17 Wages for the 11 unionized of the city budget. hired 29 from under their last contract, which expired in year it accounts for nine outside, such as the East Kootenay 56,685 4.1 Million 73 1.2 Million 2.9 Million 12 7 2011, started at $53,600 for a probationary per cent.) police chief, who came Columbia while Shuswap 50,512 3.3 Million 1.6 from MillionVancouver, and 18 its 5 firefighter the assistant chief last year “Our view 65 is the de- 1.7 Million made $101,719 and the chief, who is not in partment should be a litnew director of public * Including expenses the union, earned $107,357. tle larger, closer to Trail,” works, who is from Sashe said. “My expectation katchewan. is the city is going to do Like Nelson, Grand something to correct Forks has its own electriBrian Taylor that imbalance, but we’ll cal utility. The city buys see to what degree it gets power wholesale from FortisBC, allowing it John Dooley corrected.” to both make a profit and give a two per cent 142,994 including 11,818 expenses Nelson isn’t unique in having a professional rate advantage to residents. Two of the city’s 111,896 including 137 expenses fire department — Dawson Creek, Kitimat,Payroll top five earners last year workedEmployees in the electriPayroll Payroll Employees 108,078 including 1,453 expenses Total and Revelstoke are just some of the smaller BC cal department.

104,003 includingEnrollment 3,306 expenses payroll* Per student over $75,000 under $75,000 over $75,000 over $100,000 centres that also have them — but by historical “Our electrical system is staffed by our own 2012-13 101,475 including 129 expenses quirk, Nelson is the only interior municipality trained professionals and maintenance and

REgIonal DISTRICTS

SChool DISTRICTS

Kootenay Columbia 3,870 27.5 Million 15 Million 140are heathy,” Mayor 22 Brian with its own7,113 police force.12.5 Million replacement reserves Municipal police salaries are kept separate Taylor said.

Kootenay167,192 Lake including 10,441 5,755 expenses38 Million 6,612 16 Million 22 Million 177 18 on civic payrolls, but in 2011, the average cost “Having control of our own poles and wires 166,218 including 2,936 expenses Boundary 1,318 11.4 Million 8,683 Million Million 58 10 on per officer was $177,000, 5.2 a per capita rate of6.2 has allowed us to piggy-back fibre optics 157,397 including 1,540 expenses $328.

In 2012, wages ranged from $62,000 our poles and earned revenue that has Southeast Kootenay 5,509 38.7 Million 7,020 17.7 Million 21 Million 205 23allowed 154,348 including 82 expenses

* Including expenses 129,702 including 85 expenses 176,157 including 24,839 expenses 115,069 including 4,627 expenses 112,232 including 5,417 expenses 105,326 including 925 expenses 101,169

Trail David Perehudoff, Chief administrator Larry Abenante, Public works manager Trisha Davison, Parks and recreation director Bryan Maloney, Purchasing and mech supt.

Michelle McIsaac, Corporate administrator

Payroll

Population

Castlegar John Malcolm, Chief administrator Andre Buss, Finance director Chris Barlow, Public works director Gerry Rempel, Fire chief/airport manager Duane Monsen, Deputy fire chief

Payroll

225,921 including 6,518 expenses 115,505 including 23 expenses 111,448 including 7,851 expenses 102,820 including 7,963 expenses 99,984

for a probationary officer to $102,467 for a sergeant. In 2013, staffing was budgeted at $2.78 million, including salary and benefits.

Police chief Wayne Holland has said the department’s proportional share of the city budget is lower than other similar-sized BC communities while the case-load burden per officer is higher.

Dooley said the primary advantage of a municipal police department is that it lets the city set priorities and police the community as it sees fit.

As for hiring practices generally, he said there is a “competitive environment for qualified people” and they try to keep salaries in line with the rest of the province.

“It’s important to pay fair compensation to

the city to keep reserves robust and contribute a portion of electrical revenue to other city expenses.”

Taylor said the city has been asked repeatedly to consider selling its system — as Kelowna recently did to FortisBC — but community control “is working very well for the city now and as we struggle with sustainability it may be even more important in the future.”

TRAIL HAS REGION’S TOP EARNER

By far the highest paid civic employee in West Kootenay last year was Trail city manager David Perehudoff at nearly $226,000, including about $6,500 in expenses.

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GrandNESTEROFF Forks GREG West Kootenay Advertiser Doug Allin, Chief administrator HE REGIONAL District of Central Hal Wright, Manager of operations Kootenay’s payroll in 2013 coordinator was larger Rod Zielinski, Electrical distribution than three of its neighbours, but ReSasha Bird, Manager of technical services gional District of Kootenay Boundary resiRick paid Weber, lineman dents theElectrical most per capita.

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And while their populations are very simiNelson lar, Central Kootenay’s $9.3 million wage tab Kevin Cormack, City manager was more than twice that of the Regional Alex Love, Nelson Hydro general manager District of East Kootenay’s because they proGarth Georgetti, Electrical lineman vide many more services — about 160 in all, Cal Laybourne, lineman fire departincluding parks,Electrical water systems, Dana Hamilton, Electrical lineman— compared ments, and building inspection to East Kootenay’s 90.

Castlegar The largest single expense is recreation: John Malcolm, Chiefrec administrator the RDCK operates complexes in Nelson, Andre Buss, director Castlegar, andFinance Creston, whereas in East KooChris municipalities Barlow, Public works director tenay, provide most of those services.

Gerry Rempel, Fire chief/airport manager “We have a fewDeputy recreation services but don’t Duane Monsen, fire chief end up with a lot of salaries in them,” RDEK Trail chief financial officer Shawn Tomlin said. The regional district contracts management of David Perehudoff, Chief administrator the arena in Invermere to a society, Larry Abenante, Public works manager“so any salaries or wages associated with its operation Trisha Davison, Parks and recreation director don’t show up on our [financial statement].

Bryan Maloney, Purchasing and mech supt. ” However, the City of Cranbrook has asked Michelle McIsaac,regional Corporate administrator the East Kootenay district to consider

Total REgIonal 142,994 includingPopulation 11,818 expenses payroll* DISTRICTS 111,896 including 137 expenses

Central Kootenay 108,078 including 58,441 1,453 expenses9.3 Million Kootenay104,003 Boundary including 31,138 3,306 expenses7.1 Million 101,475 including 129 expenses 4.1 Million East Kootenay 56,685 Columbia Shuswap 50,512 3.3 Million

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over $75,000

under $75,000

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1.3 Million 2.9 Million 1.2 Million 1.7 Million

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167,192 including 10,441 expenses

* Including expenses 166,218 including 2,936 expenses

157,397 including 1,540commission. expenses establishing a joint recreation “Directors are responsible for making sure smaller than the RDCK’s, but its per capita 154,348 82still expenses Tomlin said thoseincluding talks are in the pre- we don’t load [employees] up with an incred- costs were higher at $228 versus $159. It also includingCranbrook 85 expenses liminary 129,702 stages. Presently taxpay- ible amount of work. But I don’t think there’s had more than twice the number of employees Employees ers pay $3.9 million of the $5 million annualTotal any desire Payroll to continue toPayroll expand staffing,”Payroll earning overEmployees $75,000, at 29, and more than operating cost of the city’sEnrollment recreation facilities.payroll* he said. Per student over $75,000 three times as many earning over $100,000, under $75,000 over $75,000 over $100,000 176,157 including 24,839 expenses The rest comes from user fees.

Although the board has created some new at 17.

2012-13 including 4,627 On the115,069 waste side, most of Eastexpenses Kootenay’s positions in recent years, it has declined othThat was largely due to the fact KooteKootenay Columbia 3,870 15 Million 22 112,232 including 5,417 expenses27.5 landfill and transfer station operations are Million ers, such as 7,113 a deputy re-12.5 Million nay Boundary 140 Fire contracted out, with only a 925 few in-house gional fire chief.

Rescue, which serves Kootenay105,326 Lake 5,755 38 Million 6,612 16 Million 22 Million 177 18 including expenses staff involved.101,169 Kettle suggested pay all of Greater Trail, is Boundary 1,318 11.4 Million 8,683 5.2 Million 6.2 Million 58 10 RDCK chair John Kettle also noted the East scales are “due for a rea regional district serSoutheastisKootenay 38.7 Million 7,020 21 Million 205 23 Kootenay home to many5,509 more part-time view” and that in setting 17.7 Million vice. Its headquarters residents.225,921 Although that presents chal- them, a community’s is staffed by 14 career including 6,518 certain expenses * Including expenses lenges, he115,505 called non-resident firefighters, a secretary/ including 23taxation expensesa “huge “prevailing wage” should benefit. Many residents only use facilities three be a factor. dispatcher and up to ten 111,448 including 7,851 expenses months a102,820 year, butincluding pay for 7,963 12.” expenses “My argument is we’re paid on-call firefighters.

Kettle said his board works with senior leaving out one common Four of the regional dismanagers99,984 to determine staffing. denominator,” he said. trict’s top five earners

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TOP EARNERS Kootenay Boundary

John MacLean, Chief administrator Tim Hamilton, Firefighter Gregor Ferraby, Firefighter Ryan Smyth, Firefighter Jason Milne, Firefighter

146,667 including 270 expenses 127,567 122,602 115,473 114,576 including 75 expenses

Central Kootenay Brian Carruthers, Chief administrator Uli Wolf, General manager environmental services Terry Swan, Regional fire chief Joe Chirico, General manager community services Sangita Sudan, General manager development services

191,859 including 20,079 expenses 117,765 including 1,112 expenses 107,388 including 3,221 expenses 105,805 including 2,660 expenses 101,533 including 1,183 expenses

“We never look at the John Kettle communities where the taxation is derived. In Creston the prevailing wage is $15.50 an hour.

“There is a sense that if you work with government you get paid more. Your benefits package is huge compared to the private sector. At some point that has to balance out with people paying. I don’t think we can continue unabated with increases.”

Kettle said there has been some discussion of an overall review of salaries, including those paid to directors, which he will recommend be brought forward at year’s end.

While the RDCK’s payroll was bigger than East Kootenay’s overall, the two had a similar number of high-end earners.

Meanwhile, the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary’s payroll of $7.1 million was

last year were firefight- Grace McGregor ers, with salaries ranging from $114,500 to $127,500.

RDKB chair Grace McGregor said comparing regional districts directly is difficult.

“You’d have to pick services that are identical and that’s virtually impossible,” she said.

“It depends on the area, the assessment, and how big it is. It’s hard to do a true comparison.”

Generally, however, she said the greater the number of services, the greater the number of staff.

The neighbouring Regional District of Columbia Shuswap had lower payroll and per capita costs at $3.3 million and $65 than any of the three Kootenay regional districts.

— With files from Craig Lindsay and Arne Petryshen

Chernoff: ‘We operate a lean machine’ TOP EARNERS Kootenay Lake

Jeff Jones, Superintendent 166,658 including 15,442 expenses Andy Leathwood, Director of instruction 159,651 including 20,822 expenses Bogs said nearly149,261 all communilion inexpenses 2013 was about $1.8 million Continued Page 3 Ben Eaton,from Director of independent learning including 14,678 Perehudoff, is both a cer-director ties Trail’s size have148,506 two people do- 14,701 higherexpenses than Castlegar’s, even though Deanna Holitzki,who Human resources including tified generalSecretary and certified public ing the jobs of administrator and 8,035 it hasexpenses a slightly smaller population.

Kim Morris, treasurer 140,310 including accountant, doubles as the city’s treasurer, and Perehudoff ’s ability Bogs said that’s because Trail is financial administrator, Kootenay Columbiaand at 17 to wear both hats saves the city an responsible for its own recreation years been in his role longer than estimated $150,000151,989 per year.including 17,025 facilities, whereas Castlegar’s are opGreghas Luterbach, Superintendent expenses any of his local contemporaries. “ M a n y erated through Natalie Verigin, Secretary-treasurer 134,782 including 7,260 expenses the regional district.

Mayor Dieter Bogs explained communities Trail’s status as a commercial, Bill Ford, Assistant superintendent 131,834 including 12,594 expenses Perehudoff ’s base salary is $180,000 have been af- recreational and service hub for Marcy VanKoughnett, Human resources director 128,621 including 10,170 expenses per year and council has stipulated ter David dur- Greater Trail’s population of just unKim Williams, Student support services director 128,576 expenses that it won’t pay out more than a ing theincluding last six 10,387 der 20,000 represents an additional year’s worth of vacation if he leaves to seven years cost to the city, he said.

Boundary at Michael the endStrukoff, of his contract or retires. as he is one Facilities such as the Memorial Superintendent 144,225 including 10,910 expenses Bogs said Perehudoff ’s workload of the most Centre and aquatic centre serve a Jeannette Hanlon, Secretary-treasurer 126,518 including 6,454 has been “significant” for several experienced muchexpenses larger population and require Maxine Ruzicka, Director of instruction 123,373 including 16,198 expenses years due to a number of projects, and capable additional staff.

Jennifer Turner, District vice-principal, student services 117,896 including 18,638 expenses including downtown revitalization, [administraSome of Trail’s neighbouring Scott Stewart , Grand Forks Secondary principal 113,760 expenses help pay for the city’s a proposed boundary expansion, actors] including in the 2,283 communities Dieter Bogs quisition of the airport, and planned business and recreation facilities, allowing citiutility and pedestrian bridge.

Trail council unanimously did not zens to access services at the same Consequently, he hasn’t been able want to lose him and particularly rates. However, residents of Rossto take most of his holidays and has at this time.” land and the Beaver Valley, where been paid out annually.

Trail’s overall payroll of $5.57 mil- such agreements no longer exist, pay

higher user fees at Trail’s facilities.

Bogs said Trail’s recreation department represents almost $1 million in salaries, about half of which is recouped from its neighbours.

“Trail is also a more challenging community — and particularly the West Trail side — from a utility servicing perspective,” Bogs said.

“The public works department is significantly larger Lawrence Chernoff than the one in our neighbouring community.”

Per capita, Castlegar’s costs were among the lowest in the region at $484 last year. “We’re on the thin

side,” Mayor Lawrence Chernoff said of administrative salaries. “We operate a lean machine and it seems to work well.”

Although Nelson’s salary costs were the highest in the region, they paled in comparison to Kitimat (population 8,335) which had a payroll of over $10 million and per capita costs of $1,204. The district had 48 employees earning $75,000 per year or more and 22 making $100,000 or more, including two over $200,000.

While larger municipalities such as Langley and Abbotsford had much higher overall payrolls, their per capita costs were lower, both falling in the $360 range.

— With files from Guy Bertrand, Jim Sinclair, and Craig Lindsay

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Central Kootenay Kootenay Boundary East Kootenay Columbia Shuswap

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A7 Kevin Cormack, City manager 167,192 including 10,441 expensesA5 Alex Love, Nelson Hydro general manager 166,218 including 2,936 expenses Garth Georgetti, Electrical lineman including 1,540 expenses Total Payroll Payroll 157,397 Employees Employees Cal Laybourne, Electrical lineman 154,348 including 82 expenses payroll*Dana Hamilton, Per capita over $75,000 under $75,000 129,702 over $75,000 $100,000 Electrical lineman including 85over expenses

Little control over salaries 9.3 Million 159 1.3 Million Castlegar 7.1 Million 228Chief administrator 2.9 Million John Malcolm, Andre Buss, 73 Finance director 4.1 Million 1.2 Million Chris Barlow,65 Public works 3.3 Million 1.7director Million

Gerry Rempel, Fire chief/airport manager Duane Monsen, Deputy fire chief

* Including expenses

8 Million 4.2 Million 2.9 Million 1.6 Million

13 5 17 176,157 29 including 24,839 expenses 115,069 12 including 4,627 expenses 7 112,232 18 including 5,417 expenses 5 105,326 including 925 expenses 101,169

you have, the more expensive you are’ Number$ Ganzert: ‘The more years experience Trail GREG NESTEROFF

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CHOOL districts have little leeway in controlling salaries, the chairs of two local boards say.

Financial reporting for 2012-13, the most recent available, showed the Kootenay Lake district had the highest payroll at $38 million, followed by Kootenay Columbia at $27.5 million, and Boundary at $11.4 million.

Expressed per student, the sequence is reversed with Boundary the highest at $8,683 for each of its pupils, followed by Kootenay Columbia at $7,113 and Kootenay Lake at $6,612.

The Ministry of Education’s funding formula includes a base amount for each student plus supplementary grants to address things like declining enrolment and salary differentials in districts with higherthan-average teacher salaries. Overall, perpupil provincial fundDarryl Ganzert ing was about $8,500.

Kootenay Columbia chair Darryl Ganzert said teacher and support staff numbers are largely dictated by enrolment and provincial contracts, limiting trustees’ ability to keep staffing costs down.

“The more years experience you have, the more expensive you are,” Ganzert said. “We will occasionally hire people with a lot of experience, but most teachers [hired] are beginning teachers at lower wages.”

As for senior administrators, Ganzert said wages have been frozen provincially for the last two years and when they hire someone, there is no dickering. “Typically if a position comes up, we would set the wage and people would apply or not. The wage would be pre-set on the job posting,” he said.

Prior to the freeze, increases corresponded to teachers’ raises.

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John MacLean, Chief administrator Tim Hamilton, Firefighter Gregor Ferraby, Firefighter quartered in Cranbrook, has enrolment and Ryan Smyth, Firefighter payroll numbers very similar to Kootenay Jasonbut Milne, Firefighter Lake’s, almost 30 more employees earn-

Trustees Association, said their budget process emphasizes student choices in secondary schools, keeping all schools open, and meeting student needs in areas like special education, learning assistance, and counselling.

She also said they are “very lean” administratively, with several principals responsible for more than one school Teresa Rezansoff or teaching part-time.

“Our senior staff is very small. The board regularly examines its administration numbers, just as it does all staffing levels, especially when retirements happen.”

Rezansoff said administrative salaries are determined by enrolment and in comparison with other similarsized district.

In each district, the superintendent was the highest-paid employee, but after that a variety of positions were in Rebecca Huscroft the top five, including secretary-treasurer and director of instruction.

Kootenay Lake school district chair Rebecca Huscroft couldn’t be reached for comment.

The Southeast Kootenay district, head-

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146,667 including 270 expenses 127,567 122,602 Kootenay Columbia had 3,870 students 115,473 at its 10 schools and alternate programs in includingFruitvale, 75 expenses Castlegar,114,576 Trail, Rossland, Warfield,

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Boundary had 1,318 students in expenses 10 schools Brian Carruthers, Chief administrator 191,859 including 20,079 The Kootenay Lake district had 5,755 stu- and an alternate program in Grand Forks, Uli Wolf, General manager environmental services 117,765 including 1,112 expenses dents in 2012-13 attending 21 schools and Greenwood, Midway, Rock Creek, Christina Terry Swan, Regional fire chief 107,388 and including 3,221 expenses distance and alternate programs in Nelson, Lake, Beaverdell, Big White.

Joe Chirico, General manager community services 105,805 including 2,660 expenses Creston, Salmo, Kaslo, Meadow Creek, CrawSangita Sudan, General manager development services 101,533 including 1,183 expenses ford Bay, the Slocan Valley, Blewett, Long— With files from Craig Lindsay beach, Erickson, and Yahk. and Jim Sinclair

TOP EARNERS Kootenay Lake

Jeff Jones, Superintendent Andy Leathwood, Director of instruction Ben Eaton, Director of independent learning Deanna Holitzki, Human resources director Kim Morris, Secretary treasurer

166,658 including 15,442 expenses 159,651 including 20,822 expenses 149,261 including 14,678 expenses 148,506 including 14,701 expenses 140,310 including 8,035 expenses

Kootenay Columbia Greg Luterbach, Superintendent Natalie Verigin, Secretary-treasurer Bill Ford, Assistant superintendent Marcy VanKoughnett, Human resources director Kim Williams, Student support services director

151,989 including 17,025 expenses 134,782 including 7,260 expenses 131,834 including 12,594 expenses 128,621 including 10,170 expenses 128,576 including 10,387 expenses

Boundary Michael Strukoff, Superintendent Jeannette Hanlon, Secretary-treasurer Maxine Ruzicka, Director of instruction Jennifer Turner, District vice-principal, student services Scott Stewart, Grand Forks Secondary principal

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Fredericton grew up around Silver King mine Greg Nesteroff Black Press

Sixty-fifth in an semi-alphabetical series on West Kootenay/Boundary place names The settlement that developed at the Silver King mine near Nelson was originally called Toad Mountain Camp, but once a townsite was laid out,

it was known as Fredericton.

Aaron Hart Kelly (1846-1911), described in the Nelson Miner as a “prospector, mine owner, real estate agent, and all-round gallant,” named it after his New Brunswick hometown — not the city, but rather the village of Fredericton Junction.

The town that grew up on Toad Mountain thanks to the Silver King mine was called Fredericton. This photo was taken by the Elite Studio of Spokane sometime in the 1890s.

Courtesy Touchstones Nelson/Shawn Lamb Archives

The first Fredericton townsite ad appeared in the Miner on July 16, 1892.

The same issue noted: “Messrs. Kirk & Ritchie are surveying a townsite on Toad mountain, adjoining the Dandy, which will be on the market before long.”

Two weeks later, the paper reported: “Fredericton forms the apex of a triangle of which the centre lines of the Dandy and the Silver King

form the base. It is thus in the most favorable location for townsite purposes and whatever settlement can be made in the immediate neighborhood of the mines.”

At 5,950 feet (1,813 m) above sea level, it had the highest elevation of any town in Canada — or would have, had it flourished beyond a mining camp.

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Fredericton grew up around Silver King mine continued from page A8

One of Fredericton’s few businesses was the Toad Mountain Hotel, also known as the Grand View or Morice House, presumably made of logs cut on site and operated by David Morice, whose wife gave birth there to a son, John William Frederick, on November 23, 1892. (Morice named a mining claim, the Freddie Morice, after his child.) The hotel was also a polling station in the 1894 provincial election.

The last townsite ad appeared in 1894, but five years later, Morice was still running the hotel when a petition began circulating asking that his license be cancelled. According to the Nelson Tribune, “It is said that the petition is being engineered by some of

Certain messages need to be repeated several times

the mining officials at the Silver King …

The cutting off of a license held by Morice would do away with a headquarters for miners who think as they please and vote accordingly.”

However, the license commission rejected the request, saying such an application “could not be entertained unless there was some evidence forthcoming that the hotel complained of was improperly conducted.”

The Grand View Hotel was last listed in the 1905 civic directory. By that time, however, the Silver King mine had been closed three years and Morice had been dead just as long: he passed away in Nelson of tuberculosis in 1902, age 45.

Fredericton last appeared in the directory in 1910, misspelled

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“Rolex or Mao hat!” was the street hawker’s sales cry, as our rickshaw sped past him through the narrow streets of old Beijing.

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During our week in the city, it actually recorded a world oneday ridership record of 11.24 million. By comparison, the weekday ridership on the Sky-

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It’s certainly a good idea to plan a Beijing metro trip in advance, but we found it surprisingly easy to navigate. The rush period, on a return trip from

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The ride is also more cushioned ride than the bullet train. The track, which is about 30 km long, had banked corners and the trip took about ten minutes.

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Five Ford F150 secrets

By B. Mitchell Carlson

The F-150 has been the best-selling pickup truck since 1978.

Yes, 36 years — that’s longer than a lot of you reading this have been alive.

However, there are a few things about Fords popular pickup that most people don’t know about.

Earliest Ford pickup wasn’t an F-series. Although Ford offered delivery-bodied cars sporadically since 1905 and one-ton trucks since 1917,

its first factory-assembled “pickup” was built on April 15, 1925. The 33,795 1925 model T runabouts with pickup body sold for $281.

Why it was called the F-150. The earliest use of the F-series name dates to the all-new 1948 Ford trucks, the half-ton model being the F-1. Ford made the jump to the F-100 name in 1953, but the F-150 nomenclature didn’t arrive until 1975. This was a model that debuted to evade emissions requirements, as it was essentially

a “heavy half” pickup rated at just over 6,000 pounds gross weight — the line in the sand drawn by the EPA at the time, which required catalytic converters and subsequently unleaded gasoline. International Harvester also did this for 1975 — its final year of pickup production — making all half-ton 100 models 150s, to avoid installing catalytic converters. The final year of the F-100 was 1983 — by which time leaded vs. unleaded was a moot point.

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Five Ford F150 secrets continued from page A16

Built all over North America, then there were two. When introduced for 1948, The F-1 was built at all 16 U.S. assembly plants that also built Ford cars. In 1956, with trucks becoming more specialized along with the opening of the Detroit Truck Plant, Ford started consolidating truck production to fewer plants.

Beginning in the late

1970s, Ford split its North American assembly groups into car and truck. Today, only two plants build all F150s globally – the Kansas City Assembly Plant in suburban Claycomo, Mo., and the Dearborn Truck Plant near Dearborn, Mich.

Off-white or chrome? The front bumper was longestrunning component constantly used on every single pickup and remained unchanged during the F-series era from 1959 to

1979.

I guess he liked it. Sam Walton, founder of Walmart and one of the richest men in America, drove the same 1979 F-150 Custom 4x4 to work every day until he died in 1992. When asked why in an interview, he stated “What am I supposed to haul my dogs around in, a Rolls-Royce?”

Today it can be seen enshrined in the company’s visitors centre/museum in Bentonville, Ark.

‘‘

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Read this now before it’s too late

By Zack Spencer

This story could be obsolete in a month as automakers add electrification to existing models and introduce all new models, at an incredible rate.

The market for electric cars or plug-in hybrids is very small but it is growing. The success of Tesla’s Model S has shot its stock price into the stratosphere, as investors bet on that company’s emergence as the electric car and technology leader. The stock price

should really reflect the cars sold, as Tesla can only make about 20-25,000 cars annually for a worldwide market.

The Market Green Car Report recently published a sales report on all electrics sold in Canada for the first six months of the year. The list of vehicles sold is compiled from companies’ self-reporting but Ford’s data is missing. This Green Car Report estimates that Ford’s numbers will push overall electric sales to 2,200 for the first half of the year, a 50

percent improvement over a year ago. What we do get is a good snapshot of the market. With only 1,941 electrics officially counted, amounts to only 0.21 percent of the overall Canadian marketplace.

(Canadians are on track to buy almost 1.7 million vehicles this year) So these are tiny but important numbers and the trend is higher. The clear winner isn’t the Tesla at all; in fact it is in third place behind the Chevy Volt and Nissan LEAF. Chevy sold 831 Volts up to July with Nissan

selling 462 LEAFs and Tesla moving 290 Model S cars.

The Smart Full Electric Drive comes in fourth with 163 cars sold and in its first month of sales (June) the BMW i3 looks good with 50 units sold.

Not all electric cars are the same What many people don’t realize is the complexity of the electric car market. I look at it this way, if the car can be plugged into an outlet; it is at least partially electrified.

There are pure electric cars like the Nissan LEAF, Tesla Model

S, Smart Electric, Mitsubishi iMiEV and BMW’s new i3 – all of these use just electricity to propel the car. Then there are electric cars that have an onboard generator, should the range of the electric pack limit driver’s intentions. The Chevy Volt, Cadillac ELR, the Toyota Prius Plug-In and the BMW i3 are, or can be equipped, with a gasoline engine to either drive the wheels or charge the battery. This is one area where the Chevy Volt wins.

With roughly a 65 km range on pure electricity and a

small generator on board to extend the range indefinitely, this car makes a lot of sense.

This is why the BMW i3 has an optional generator for $3,000 to extend the range of that model. But if the buyer chooses this option, the range of pure electric drive is limited because of the added weight of the car. Electric car buyers need to know if they can live with the limits of the electric cars range or want the flexibility to extend the range with an on-board generator.

What is still to come?

We are living in interesting times. More and more electric cars are being added, not to meet the demand but to meet regulatory requirements. For the model year 2016, the United States has a new cooperate average fuel economy (CAFE) standard that has each manufacturer trying to hit 35.5 mpg average across their fleet, including small trucks. This isn’t doable with the current internal combustion engine technology,

Better Angel

continued on page A25

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Horoscope Michael O’Connor

for the

Week August 01, 2014

Tip of the Week: Another activation of the Cardinal Grand Square occurs on August 1st with special emphasis focused on Venus in Cancer at the mid or apex point between Moon in Libra and Uranus in Aries. This further signifies key energy patterns linked to the ongoing and all-important revolution linked to the rising feminine and the social recognition of male/female equality as a cross cultural and globally accepted norm.

The dominance of the male principle which began about 5000 years ago is now undergoing a counterbalance and the Uranus/Pluto conjunction in 1965 signifies the cycle of revolution destined to activate a new state of balance again. This cycle will peak in 2047 and end in 2104 so there is quite a long way to go yet.

Although this is not the only major and important social revolution underway, the evolution of it will contribute to the resolution of the others. In other words, as gender equality is actualized, true to the natural principle it implies, a truer state of justice will gradually emerge.

If examined at its source, the overemphasis on the male principle and the subsequent themes of dominance, or might over right and the excesses of aggression and justified violence that it produces, overrides most if not all other rationalized imbalances, economic, political and otherwise. Admittedly, the result would be similar if the imbalance tilted the other way.

Male/female equality can be related to right and left brain balance. The fruit of this balance is a higher state of creativity. The deepest form of creativity is not simply art, invention or strategy; it is the inspired orientation to cultivate true civilization, which by its very meaning includes mutual respect, tolerance of differences, equal representation regardless of economic class or political standing towards the realization of greater justice, and freedom in its varied and genuine expressions. Astrology recognizes and measures this natural state of balance, and it can guide us to achieve it personally and collectively.

ARIES (MAR 21 – APR 20)

LIBRA (SEP 22 – OCT 22)

TAURUS (APR 20 – MAY 21)

SCORPIO (OCT 22 – NOV 21)

GEMINI (MAY 21 – JUN 21)

SAGITTARIUS (NOV 21 – DEC 21)

Your world has been ignited with excitement and variety. Many new creative thoughts, ideas and visions are racing through your mind. You feel ready to learn and to collaborate and strike new deals. The learning curve especially will require more discipline to focus than usual. The need to feel more secure remains a prime motivation.

A whole new level of confidence is rising. It will be the sort that will inspire you to explore new territory, to take some pioneering leads. Letting go of the old whether it is memories, belongings or attitudes… will prove easier. Yet, this ascension process has just begun and it will require that you do the inner work to prevail. Confront and overcome any doubt demons.

CANCER (JUN 21 – JUL 22)

CAPRICORN (DEC 21 – JAN 19)

Taking stock of all you have and want and need is now in focus. This includes talents, strengths, personal attributes, key connections and other resources at least as much as stuff. You have been and continue to expand your perspective regarding longer term realities. How to best navigate and proceed from where you are to where you want to be and go is highlighted.

The time has come to establish new and more empowering creative collaborations. Everyone one possesses at least one talent or attribute that you can harness for practical ends, and you are keen to do so now. Some measure of research is implied such as reviewing bio’s and resumes. As well, you may feel the need to break through habitual attitudes, perspectives and/or traditions.

LEO (JUL 22 – AUG 23)

AQUARIUS (JAN 19 – FEB 19)

The time has come to take new initiatives and probably a few risks as well. Fortunately, you are in an expansive mood. Yet, you may also be contending with fears just below the surface. If so, aim to be more deliberate in your focus to overcome them. This begins with identifying what they are. Make two lists: the first of issues to overcome and the other of goals to achieve.

You’re social, cultural and perhaps professional worlds are expanding. The time is right to meet and greet, to have interviews. If nothing is happening it is likely that you have not been putting it out there so this is your invitation to do so. Be willing to both give and receive more. Getting or giving training is likely. Your numbers are lucky now but you have to play to win.

VIRGO (AUG 23 – SEP 22)

PISCES (FEB 19 – MAR 20)

You are in a fun, playful and adventurous mood. This may well include travel. Your passions are peaking and you feel assertive, even aggressive, or at least extra determined. You want the ones you love to feel the same and to deepen bonds. This includes going big and far somehow. You will likely behave excessively now so be aware and exercise moderation as necessary.

An extra creative cycle has begun. You feel inspired and your confidences are rising. Your mood is kaleidoscopic and you want to take in as much as you can. Tending to the ambitions, passions and power plays of partners meanwhile requires extra effort. Aim for acceptance and avoid taking their actions too personally. Reserve your energies for creative expressions.

A process of accessing your inner authority has begun. Some refer to this as your inner confidence; others call it your inner voice, while others say it is your higher mind. You can meditate, pray, seed dreams and/or brainstorm for ideas to access this intuitive source. Basically, set your intentions to activate your creative powers.

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The sparks of change for you are occurring in the arena of friendships and group or club involvements. At best, rewards for past efforts are rolling in. At worst, despite a refreshing degree of variety you may feel a bit scattered, overwhelmed and uncertain regarding longer term objectives. Be your own best friend and decipher what you feel you truly want and need.

Some promising activations in your public and professional life are now underway. They are inspiring you to focus to increase your exposure and expand your influence. This is a time to take risks, but very calculated ones. To proceed with confidence, affirm your worth and value and choose to like and respect yourself. Then follow through with action.

The new cycle that has just begun will require that you really get to work. Perhaps long standing plans and projects have finally come to the fore. Or it may be your health that needs extra attention. Either way, you must be clear and committed to make the necessary changes and adjustments in your attitude and approach to get down to business.

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17 “I’d like a shot” 18 Like some windshields 19 Condescends 21 __ tide 22 Toot 25 River in Hades 27 Stylish ‘60s Londoner 29 *Centurion card issuer 33 Beats badly 35 Know 36 Kitchen spray 37 *Entertainment phenomenon since 2002 38 *TV show that had a 50th anniversary celebration in 2002 CLUES DOWN 1 N.L. East team 2 Choler 3 Like Gen. Powell 4 NASA moon landers 5 “That’s doubtful” 6 Intl. alliance since 1949 7 Director Morris et al.

8 Video chat choice 9 Small amount 10 “8 Mile” star 11 Top-notch 12 Wild 13 18th-century Venetian painter 14 Until now, to CPAs 20 Mar. honoree 22 Son and brother of George 23 Tool for fellers?

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62 The NFL’s “Golden Arm” 64 Closed ecosystems 68 They’re likely to be edited 69 Renaissance musician 70 *Armed forces support group 71 Apt adjective for today that’s needed to make sense of eight puzzle answers

34 Core 36 Korean musician with the hit “Gangnam Style” 39 Certain parents, to their tots 40 __ in November 41 Fed. procurement agency 42 Vamp opposite 43 Grade school focus 46 Darn, say 47 “There you __!”

48 PC port 50 Parmesan alternative 51 Pizza order 54 Drum with a sitar 57 Yours, in Tours 59 Lavish attention 60 Linda of Broadway’s “Jekyll & Hyde” 61 Rice-A-__ 62 High-tech address 63 Federal ID 65 Karaoke need, briefly 66 That: Sp. 67 Where many stand and wait: Abbr.

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Stolen: 1979 Triple E Fibre Glass Surf Side (white& beige) trailer. Taken after midnight on July 11 from behind the Grwd City Foods bldg in Greenwood. Anyone with any info or know the whereabouts of the unit please contact Sarah at 250-445-6548 or email sarahh@homerj.net or the Midway RCMP.

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Call Or Drop by our office at Unit #2 1810 8th Ave. Castlegar, BC 8:30-5:00 Monday - Friday

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Lost & Found

Friendly reminder: Grand Forks Thrift Shop drop times are Tues-Sat, 9am-4pm.

Please be considerate. Do not drop off items when we are closed. Please no unusable items: no furniture, electronics or parts. Thank you.

FOUND: Piece of electronic equipment, Fri July 11th, New Denver Glacier Trail. 359-2994

Kootenay Studio Arts (KSA) is participating in the Columbia Basin Culture Tour Aug 9 and 10. Please visit our studios and see artists at work. 10am - 5pm 606 Victoria Street, Nelson. For more information, please call 250-352-2821 Public Notice: A.A. meetings, Grand Forks Valley Group of Alcoholics Anonymous. MONDAY 8pm. (Closed Study) at Catholic Church Rectory. 7269 9th St.; WEDNESDAY (Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Closed) 8pm at Anglican Church rear basement, 7252 7th St; THURSDAY and SATURDAY (Open) 8pm also at Anglican Church. Ph: 250-4423839 or 250-442-8797.

Information Are you an isolated senior?

Do you know a senior experiencing isolation as a result of living in a rural area in the Kootenays? The Reaching Out Project is seeking seniors interested in talking about their experiences and concerns. For information please contact Dana Burgess at: 352-2708 OR afstudent@nelsoncares.ca Boundary Community Hospice Association

Compassionate end of life resources and support.

Call

250-443-2162

LOST: Black Leather Wallet,UK Drivers License, Safeway, Fri 11th July,250 777-2173

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Lost - Blue Duke Hoody at the Casino Gun Range, July 3.

Please call 250-364-2066.

Lost: one pair of blue sunglasses, last seen in the Lakeside parking lot on Friday, July 11th. They are light clear blue womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sunglasses with small white flowers and vines on the arms. Please return them, no questions asked, 250-352-9730 LOST: Pair of Beats Wireless Headphones & sleeping bag in blue backpack FOUND: Orange Fleece Blanket @ Starbelly Jam 352-1230

FOUNTAIN OF Youth Spa and RV Resort offers more vacation for less money, hot mineral springs, events, activities, fitness, entertainment. Website: www.foyspa.com or call 888-800-0772.

Employment Automotive 67 T-Bird, superb condition.

Make an offer. For details call 250-364-2088

Trades, Technical

LOST: Set of keys: car with fob, etc. Downtown Trail, Fri. July 25. Please drop off @ Trail Times.

CHEVALLIER GEO-CON Ltd. of Rocky Mountain House, Alberta requires experienced Cat and Hoe Operators, Class 1 Lowbed Driver, Heavy Duty Mechanic and Mechanicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Helper. Safety tickets required.

Please email resume to: info@geo-con.ca or fax to 403-844-2735.

Trades, Technical

Trades, Technical

LOST: Passport on 1st Floor of 507 Baker St Fri July 25th Padraigh Hawksbee 226-7322

Build Your Career With Us Looking for your next great career opportunity?

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ReporĆ&#x;ng to the operaĆ&#x;onâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Maintenance Supervisor and working with tradesman, and other team members, the candidate will carry out maintenance programs and projects at the division. This is a challenging posiĆ&#x;on and an opportunity to work in an innovaĆ&#x;ve environment. Candidates require strong communicaĆ&#x;on, problem solving, and computer skills.

QUALIFICATIONS:

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â&#x20AC;˘ Great Work Environment â&#x20AC;˘ Dealer Paid Training Programs â&#x20AC;˘ Fantastic Benefits Package â&#x20AC;˘ Industry-Leading Pay Plan with Incentive Bonuses â&#x20AC;˘ World-Class Equipment

Castlegar Toyota is looking for apprentice and Licensed Technicians. We are committed to having the best on-going training available.

Toyota is the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest auto company and is one of the most respected brands. Join the team at Castlegar Toyota and start having the career you have always wanted.

Contact: Daryl Zibin Fixed Operations Manager zib@castlegar.toyota.ca 250-365-7241 Start something that lasts

By shopping local you support local people.

Toyota Product Advisor

Imagine yourself being a representative of one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best-known and most-dependable automotive brands. Imagine making a good income by conversing with people who value your insights and offers of uncompromising service. Imagine getting to know a vehicle product line that is desirable, technologically advanced, affordable and effectively the gold standard in automotive retail. If you can imagine all this, you can make it happen.

If you have good communication skills, confidence, enjoy helping people and have a strong interest in automobiles, then maybe this career opportunity is for you. Castlegar Toyota is a leading automobile dealership with a thirteen-year reputation for honesty, integrity and outstanding customer service. With some of the most popular vehicles in the market and a reputation for excellence, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for a capable, hard-working Product Advisor to help expand our growth while providing exceptional service to our existing customers.

APPLY TODAY!

If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re currently a professional in automotive sales, or if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re serious about a career change, then we would like to talk to you. Send your cover letter and resume to:

We thank all candidates for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Craig Kalawsky Castlegar Toyota 1530 Columbia Avenue Castlegar, BC V1N 1H9 Fax: (250) 365-2752

Our tradiĆ&#x;on of excellence is built on strong company values, a challenging environment, and conĆ&#x;nuous development. To explore current career opportuniĆ&#x;es and become a part of our community, visit our website at www.tolko.com and submit your resume by August 4, 2014.

Lost & Found FOUND: Key in East Trail on the trail from Columbia Avenue down to the Columbia River on Friday, July 25. Please call Trail Times.

WEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;RE GROWING AGAIN! AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIANS WANTED

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Castleview Care Centre is seeking casual Care Aides.

We offer competitive H.E.U. wages and benefits.

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We welcome individuals interested in making a difference Email: cvcc-admin@chantellegroup.com Only successful applicants will be contacted.

Boundary Electric

ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE (BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT)

Boundary Electric (BEL) is looking for a skilled sales professional to join our Grand Forks sales team.

Skills: â&#x20AC;˘ Strong attention to detail and organization. â&#x20AC;˘ Previous experience in a sales position. Preferably in the electrical industry but not mandatory. â&#x20AC;˘ Customer oriented and ability to find creative solutions for customers. â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to work in a fast paced, quickly changing environment. â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to work in a team environment. â&#x20AC;˘ Continuous learning as you grow with our company. â&#x20AC;˘ Comfortable cold calling potential customers and clients. â&#x20AC;˘ Strong computer skills. Email and Office suite.

- Benefit package including extended health, dental and pension plan.

- Base starting salary at $20.00 per hour.

Apply to reception@boundaryelectric.com by August 24 , 2014.

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Boundary Electric

ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE (INTERNET & ONLINE SALES)

Boundary Electric (BEL) is looking for a skilled sales professional with a focus on growing our online sales department to join our sales team.

Skills: â&#x20AC;˘ Strong attention to detail and organization â&#x20AC;˘ Experience with EBay, Linkedin and other online sales/marketing platforms, a requirement â&#x20AC;˘ Customer oriented and ability to find creative solutions for customers â&#x20AC;˘ Electrical experience an asset but not mandatory â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to work in a fast paced, quickly changing environment â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to work in a team environment â&#x20AC;˘ Continuous learning as you grow with our company â&#x20AC;˘ Strong research skills and the ability to source information quickly and efficiently on the internet - Starting wage of $20.00/hr based on a 40 hour work week - Benefit package including extended health, dental and pension plan Apply to reception@boundaryelectric.com by August 10, 2014.

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West Kootenay Advertiser Thursday, July 31, 2014

Employment

Employment

Business Opportunities GET FREE vending machines.

Can earn $100,000 + per year.

All cash-retire in just 3 years.

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Employment

Employment

Help Wanted

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ARE YOU EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL DISTRESS?

L. Soligo & Associates Ltd., a public accounting firm located in Trail, BC, is looking for an experienced accounting clerk to fill a full time position in our office. Experience working in public practice is an asset but is not necessary. The ideal candidate is able to multi-task, works well both independently and with others and is proficient with computerized accounting software. This position involves monthly bookkeeping, preparing payrolls and preparation of GST returns. L. Soligo & Associates Ltd. offers a competitive compensation package.

Please submit resumes to: L. Soligo & Associates Ltd. Chartered Accountants 1440 Bay Avenue Trail, BC, V1R-4B1 The deadline for application is August 1, 2014.

Relief is only a call away!

Call Shelley Cameron Estate Administrator at 877-797-4357 today, to set up your FREE consultation in Nelson.

Donna Mihalcheon CA, CIRP 33 years experience.

BDO Canada Limited.

Trustee in Bankruptcy.

200-1628 Dickson Avenue, Kelowna , BC V1Y 9X1

An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051.

Grand Forks H&R Block is looking for permanent & part time persons. Must be willing to take tax course. Mail resume to Box 996, Grand Forks, V0H1H0 or drop of at 7337 2nd St. Grand Forks.

The downtown Castlegar Medical Clinic has an immediate opening for a clerical staff member.

This position is 28 hours a week. The starting wage is $13.50. Duties include: scanning documents into the EMR, filing, faxing, mail, recycling, confirming of appointments, and various tasks throughout the busy day.

Very strong computer skills is essential. A pleasant telephone manner is also very important.

Employment Help Wanted The Canadian Diabetes Association is looking for a short term volunteer in the Nelson area. The role would include assisting in the preparation for a golf tournament at Granite Pointe Golf Course that is in support of our Association. Your role would include putting up some posters and collecting donated prizes from local businesses.

The time commitment is approximately 1-2 hours a week until August 10, 2014. If interested, please contact our office at 250-762-9447 and ask for Danielle. We look forward to hearing from you!

Please fax your resume to 250-365-0347.

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SEEKING MEDICAL Transcriptionists to work from home! We are currently recruiting experienced MTs to work from home. CanScribe graduates preferred. Positions available immediately.

Email: mt.recruiter@yahoo.ca.

www.boundaryyouthsoccer.com

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Boundary Youth Soccer Ass.

is looking for: coaches, board members, referees and general volunteers.

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Boundary Electric is taking resumes for

AND

APPRENTICE ELECTRICIANS JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIANS

Based out of Grand Forks, BC. If this is a position you are interested in, please send your current resume, in Microsoft Word format, to reception@boundaryelectric.com by August 3, 2014.

No phone calls please.

REWARDING HOSPITALITY CAREERS

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Employment

Part time

Bakery Clerk & Cashier wanted for thriving location.

Experience an asset.

Please send resume and cover letter to Box 68, Grand Forks B.C., V0H 1H0. or Fax 250-442-5033

No phone calls please.

Employment

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I have worked for Golden Life at their Cranbrook location for 7 years. This company understands and invests in our seniors’ wellness. It is a pleasure working with our team of staff who show compassion and kindness and who increase the quality of life for our residents. It is very rewarding and I highly recommend this career.”

Golden Life is a great company and a great place to work. There is room to grow in a positive environment. I take pride in preparing quality nutritious meals for our residents. I highly recommend working for Golden Life.”

CLAIR CLAIRE

Tyson

HIRING COOKS & SERVERS

HIRING LPNs, & RCAs

CASTLEGAR - NELSON - FRUITVALE

GRAND FORKS - TRAIL

Employment Benefits • • • • •

Attractive Compensation Package Flexible Hours Innovative Support Team To Ensure Your Success Opportunity For Growth Within An Expanding Company Vibrant Professional Atmosphere

Employment Benefits • • • • •

Attractive Compensation Package Flexible Hours Innovative Support Team To Ensure Your Success Opportunity For Growth Within An Expanding Company Vibrant Professional Atmosphere

To apply visit

To apply visit

goldenlife.ca

goldenlife.ca

CAREER OPPORTUNITY:

HIRING PART-TIME DIETITIAN

RN BEST PRACTICE CONSULTANT

GRAND FORKS - 250-442-0667

CRANBROOK - 250-489-0667

Career Opportunities MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada!

Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employer-trusted program.

Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888528-0809 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

Education/Trade Schools

EMPLOYERS SEEKING Canscribe Medical Transcription Graduates. We can’t meet the demand! Medical Transcription is a great work-from-home career!

Contact us today at www.canscribe.com or call 1.800.466.1535 or by email: info@canscribe.com.

Help Wanted Certified Dental Assistant needed Full-Time for maturity leave to start Sept please drop resume to: Dr. Zarikoff 515D Vernon St, Nelson, BC V1L 4E9 or fax 352-5886 no phone calls please.

If you have proven teaching and communication skills and solid experience and passion with seniors, we want to hear from you!

This role asks you to provide guidance and support to our nursing teams while leading our quality improvement process.

“I look forward to coming to work. I work with an amazing group of people and I learn something new every day. I would highly recommend working for Golden Life”

Linda

ENJOY THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS • • • • •

Attractive Compensation Package Regular Office Hours - Flexible To Your Needs Innovative Support Team To Ensure Your Success Opportunity For Growth Within An Expanding Company Vibrant Professional Atmosphere

ENJOY THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS • • • • •

Attractive Compensation Package Regular Office Hours - Flexible To Your Needs Innovative Support Team To Ensure Your Success Opportunity For Growth Within An Expanding Company Vibrant Professional Atmosphere

To apply visit

To apply visit

goldenlife.ca

goldenlife.ca

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Services

Alterations/ Dressmaking

Wedding dresses for sale or bring your dress in for alterations. 250-442-2717.

Services

Personal Care Nakusp Foot Care Nursing care for sore feet.

For an appointment call 250-265-3024

Contractors

Psychotherapy Sexual Questions?

I have answers. Call Dr. Ren at SmartSexTalk 352-3139

Financial Services

ARE YOU $10K Or More In Debt? DebtGo can help reduce a significant portion of your debt load. Call now and see if you qualify. 1-800-3511783.

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UNFILED TAX Returns? Unreported Income?

Avoid Prosecution and Penalties.

Call a Tax Attorney First! 1855-668-8089. (Mon-Fri 9-6 ET)

Legal Services

HANSON DECKING West Kootenay Agent for Duradek 250-352-1814

Garden & Lawn NURSERY mix soil, $35 pickup load. Pick up between 10am-1pm, Monday-Friday.

250-442-2013 / 250-442-2014.

Special Price - Blue Spruce 2-ft to 10-ft tall. More info call 250-442-3878 / 250-442-7920.

TOPSOIL. 15yard loads delivered to Trail area. $600. 250304-9331

Home Repairs FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928.

Household Services A-1 FURNACE & Air Duct Cleaning.

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

Misc Services Grand Forks: Custom fish smoking. Indian Candy style

by Whiskey Willy. 250-4423580.

Jolly Jack Stop N’Shop

www.dialalaw.org

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Mobile & RV Park U-Haul/moving supplies Tues-Fri : 9 am - 5 pm Sat : 10 am - 4 pm Store 250-442-2995 U-Haul 250-442-8778

Pets & Livestock

Help Wanted

Merchandise for Sale

Merchandise for Sale

Merchandise for Sale

Real Estate

Farm Equipment

Garage Sales

Misc. for Sale

Houses For Sale

John Deere A 1949 $3500.

Following $5500 for all or will sell separately-Ferguson Tractor 35 gas with Ford blade 3 pt hitch, 6 ft. chain harrow, herd broadcaster, hay liner baler Model #273. Phone 250-4492882 or 250-449-1948.

Grand Forks: Estate Sale.

Sat. Aug 2. 8am-3pm. 380 Sagmore Ave. Tools, Honda car, gym set + extras, gardening, lots of guy stuff.

Grand Forks: Multi family garage sale Sat & Sun Aug 2 & 3.

9am-2pm. 7582 7th St. Something for everyone.

Grand Forks: Thur July 31 & Fri Aug 1st, 9am-3pm, 121 Sagamore Rd. Over 2,000 items! Antiques, art, jewelry, furniture, etc.

Greenwood: 1260 Louisa St. Fri & Sat, 9am-4pm. Rain or Shine. Tires, BBQ, CD’s, DVD’s, tables, freezer, bed, books, tools, etc. Cash only.

Firearms WANTED: RIFLES, shotguns, restricted weapons, reloading equipment, decoys or any other shooting related items. Fully licensed. Glen 250-428-6750

Food Products BC INSPECTED

GRADED AA OR BETTER LOCALLY GROWN NATURAL BEEF Hormone Free Grass Fed/Grain Finished Freezer Packages Available Quarters/Halves $3.40/lb Hanging Weight Extra Lean Ground Beef Available TARZWELL FARMS 250-428-4316 Creston Fresh picked cherries, u-pick MS Orchard, 8210 Outlook Rd. For more information, contact Mike at 250-442-3878 or cell 250-442-7920.

Free Items 11 kittens (short haired, part manx) to be given to good homes. 250-442-0712 1 Handsome Male Cat, gentle, good around children, domesticated, neutered, optimal health, 15 years old, vaccinated, 250 687-0743 call anytime Adopt A Cat Loving female indoor cat. For more info & photo,email. northfm@gmail.com Bouncy Castle (Little Tikes) use for 4-8 year olds. Photo available. 250-442-3071 Feral kittens need a good home. Great barn cats. Good mousers. Please call 250-4422578.

Feed & Hay

Fruit & Vegetables

grass hay for sale, no alpha small square bales Call 250-584-4729 Oat Straw: Ideal mulch, NO Alyssum. 5850 Darcy Rd. 250442-5239.

CHERRIES U-PICK, $1.00/lb 8:00-12:00 Daily (except Saturday). Grand Forks Farms, 6015 Spencer Road, 250-4423514. Bring boxes and pails.

Grand Forks: Centre Rd. Farms raspberries and strawberries now available. $3.50lb.

Call 250-442-2261.

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Position Title:

MECHANICAL INSPECTOR

Employer:

Columbia Hydro Constructors Ltd.

Mica 5/6 Projects

Job Description: Mechanical Inspector needed to perform inspections specifically related to the assembly of two 500MW Turbine/Generator Units at the Mica Generating Station. The candidate must • Ensure adherence to contract specifications • Monitor and record progression of work • Ensure quality work practice and quality product Preferred Experience: • Familiarity with hydro-electric power generation equipment installation • or maintenance • Experience working in large mechanical equipment maintenance, • assembly or construction • Experience with the levelling, alignment and installation of machinery • Knowledge of various welding applications and methods Skills/Abilities: • Ability to read, review and mark-up drawings.

• Competent in performing steel, cable and piping quantity calculations • Strong computer skills • Excellent verbal and written communication skills The successful applicant will be required to work under a collective union agreement and required to live in a camp located at Mica Creek BC, 140 kilometres north of Revelstoke. Nightshift work may be required.

Resumes will be accepted until 8:00am on 31 July, 2014; only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

To Apply: Please email or fax resumes to: Columbia Hydro Constructors Ltd. Fax: (250) 805-4340 Email: chcgeneral@bchydro.com Closing Date: 31 July, 2014 Wage: $30.61 to $34.79/hr depending on experience

Misc. for Sale 4 Chevy winters, 245/65R17 on factory alloys, 75% tread, $600.

250-442-5085 4 Wheel Seniors Shoprider, runs great, new batteries & tires, front basket, $2,000. 16ft fiberglass canoe, $300. 250666-0145.

5HP front tine tiller, very good condition, replaced motor used a few seasons, $350. 2HP irrigation pump, $75. 250-4428601 Affordable Steel Shipping Containers for sale/rent 20’ & 40’ Kootenay Containers Castlegar 250-365-3014 A- STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’ 53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock.

SPECIAL Trades are welcome.

40’ Containers under $2500!

DMG 40’ containers under $2,000 each.

Also JD 544 &644 wheel Loaders Wanted to buy 300 size hydraulic excavator Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com Boston Terrier puppies, for sale. Phone Donna for more info 250-443-0011.

Bouncy Castle (Little Tikes) use for 3-6 year olds. Photo available.$100. 250-442-3071.

Custom cut to order dimension cedar lumber. Call George at 250 265-8581 for more information.

Dog kennel, collapsible, 42”x25”x28”, $50. Black desk, w/shelving & 4 smooth rolling drawers, 79”x76”x22” deep, $50. Glass table top, bevelled edge, approx 40”, $40. 250442-0512.

Grand Forks: Reebok Treadmill (4 years old) $150. Used kitchen cupboards $150 obo.

Small buffet & hutch $75. Call 250-442-3241.

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?

Kenmore upright freezer, like new. 5 burner Bar-B-Que, covered side stove. Queen size bed w/memory foam. Pro Electric fire place. Dining room table & 4 chairs. 250-449-8240 KILL BED Bugs & Their Eggs!

Buy Harris Bed Bug Killer Complete Treatment Program or Kit. Available: Hardware Stores, Buy Online: homedepot.com KILL ROACHES! Buy Harris Roach Tablets.

Eliminate bugs- guaranteed. No mess, odorless, long lasting.

Available at Ace Hardware & The Home Depot.

Long slender console table, coffee table & 2 side tables.

Wrought iron with glass tops, sandy colored. $400/obo. 250447-6105.

“Moving” Queen size hidea-bed, $250obo. Entertainment centre with record player, $50. 20’ aluminum ladder, $60. Wheel barrow, $30. Pressure cooker, $20. 3 Venetian blinds 4’ x 8’, $45 each. Radio/record player $50. TV + console $50.

Stereo + speakers $150.

250-443-3096.

MOVING SALE: new freezer, beds, couch, chairs, cord of wood, canning jars & much more. 250-365-7400 NEW BOWFLEX Extreme 2 SE home gym for sale. New condition. Bought for $2400.

Will take $1000. OBO. Want it sold asap. 250-693-2347 after 6pm.

Nokian (6 stud), snowtires with black iron rims, sensors, M&S, 265/65R17-116RXL, 5% wear, $3,200 value.

Offers call 250-449-8240.

STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

STEEL BUILDINGS. “Steel overstock sale!” 20x20 $4,055.

25x24 $4,650. 30x32 $6,586.

32x34 $7,677. 40x48 $12,851.

47x70 $17,899. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422 or visit us online at: www.pioneersteel.ca

Topsoil, Sand, Road Gravel Fill with delivery call for prices 250.359.7188 c:250.304.8158

Misc. Wanted Collector Buying Coin Collections, Native Art, Estates, Gold, Silver + 778-281-0030 FIREARMS. ALL types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation.

Licensed Dealer. 1-866-9600045 www.dollars4guns.com.

WANTED: 4 cords of fir or larch fire wood. Grand Forks area. 250-442-0499.

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 Grand Forks: 2 acres in south Ruckle, $99,900. L shaped lot, good soil. 250-755-9968.

Apt/Condos for Sale Grand Forks: Bright 2 bdrm, 1 bath, condo. Balcony, close to shopping, 5 appl’s. 250-4423464. katkon1@yahoo.com

Grand Forks: A dream hideaway only 1/2k off the main road, yet on this 31.6 acre property you escaped to a beautiful world of trees, views and grassy areas. The attractive log home so perfectly fits the setting! Features include 2 sets of patio doors to 34x6 deck, 440 sq ft loft with sky lights, walkout basement is nearly finished. In summer this property can be accessed off of Hwy 3 near Greenwood onto Brown Creek/Eholt Road, making this a great recreation choice for Okanagan sport lovers. Excellent hiking, mountain biking, snowmobiling and cross country skiing, and the perfect place to unwind at the end of the day. a must see for those who truly enjoy nature at its finest.

Grand Forks: Cute 2 bdrm, 1 bath, on 1.5 acres, 4 min to dwntwn.

Attached garage, basement mostly finished, lg wired shop, freash paint, 6 apply’s, fruit trees, grapes and fully fenced. $239,500. Viewing or info, 250-442-0336.

Grand Forks: Private acreage w/1800sq ft cordwood house.

Includes creek, drilled well, deer fence, fruit trees. $329,000.

250-444-7700. marjorieannv@gmail.com

Lots RV Lots for sale on Kootenay Lake, West Arm. Starting at $65,000. Come stay 2 nights free. Call 1-877-352-9172. balfourresort.com

Mobile Homes & Parks Grand Forks: 2007 14x66 manufactured home in Triangle Gardens. 2bdrm, walking shower & closet in master.

Very clean, excellent shape, with 2 wheel chair ramps, sun deck, 5 apply’s & garden shed. $119,000.

250-442-7816

Business for Sale Great Little Restaurant for sale on busy highway in Castlegar. call Nick for information 250-777-1273

For Sale By Owner

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

4 bdrm Family Home in Sunny Robson. 1/2 acre, chain link fenced, close to amenities, recent reno’s $285,000 250-212-8498

Houses For Sale Cute! Affordable! Hedley BC Retire?

Starter?

Summer Place? 352-1211 for details FRUITVALE, older 3bdrm, Laurel Avenue, incl. extra lot.

210k. 250-367-7436 Grand Forks: 2 bdrm house on 100’ x 125’, corner lot, hospital area, fully renovated, $159,900/obo.

250-442-2599 or 250-443-1599.

Grand Forks: 3 BR, 2 bath, 7 app. Workshop inc. Garden. $229,000. Call 250-442-5324.

Grand Forks: Affordable living, 14 x 70, 3 bdrm in nice 55+ park.

Asking $33,500. $10,000 in upgrades. 250-4429780.

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent Bella Vista, Shavers Bench Townhomes. N/S, N/P. 2-3 bdrms. Phone 250.364.1822 Castlegar 1 bdrm apt ren’d $625/mth + utilities 2 Bdrm suite, $825/mth includes utilities, Avail Aug 1st Call 250-608-3930 Ermalinda Apartments, Glenmerry. Adults only. N/P, N/S. 1-2 bdrms. Ph. 250.364.1922 E.TRAIL, 1&2bdrm. apts. F/S, Coin-op laundry available.

250-368-3239 Francesco Estates, Glenmerry. Adults only. N/P, N/S, 1-3 bdrms. Phone 250.368.6761.

Grand Forks: 1 bdrm apt. NS, NP, senior preferred, $555/m includes utils. Avail Aug 1st 250-442-4241.

Grand Forks: 1 bdrm, NS, R.R., $450/m + utils. 250-4425133 ask for Don. Grand Forks-2 bdrm house and 2 & 3 brdm apt., RR, NP, NS. 250-442-2599 / 443-1599.

Grand Forks: Lg bachelor suite, NS, NP, F/S, shared laundry. $500. 250-999-1207.

Modest 2 bdrm apartment 5 min out of town $690/m + utilities N/S N/P 354-4381 Avail Aug 15th or Sept 1st

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent

Newer clean & bright 1 bdrm to detached garage aval Aug lst, just off Granite Rd. Blewett 8 min from Nelson.

Perfect for student for Nelson or Castlegar Selkirk campuses. N/P, N/S $700/m incl util 352-0181 TRAIL, 2BDRM. Glenmerry.

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

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

Cozy, clean, quiet, comfortable. Must See. 250-3681312 W.TRAIL, 2Bdrm. in 4-plex., enclosed parking. $575./mo.

250-551-1106

Commercial/ Industrial Creston COMMERCIAL BUILDING

3600 sq.ft. of Retail Space

Located DOWNTOWN Excellent High Traffic Area Plenty of Parking 250-428-5240

Grand Forks: Commercial space/shop, newly upgraded.

6401-Hwy #3(yellow building).

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

Mobile Homes & Pads

Grand Forks: 3 bdrm in adult mobile park (55+). Avail Aug 1st. $600 + utils. DD $300.

250-442-9780.

Homes for Rent

1 bdrm house, 7 mile, open concept, loft, closed porch & deck. $900/m incl util 825-4416 or 354-2854 2 bdrm house for rent near North Shore hall. Available Immediately N/S N/P $1200/m + utilities References required 250-352-9136 Castlegar 2 Bdrm House on Columbia Ave, lots of storage, $750/mth + utilities Avail Aug 1st 250-304-7490 Castlegar, 3 bdrm, 1-1/2 bath F/S, W/D, DW, N/P, N/S, Ref req, $1200/mth + utilizes, Avail Sept 1st, Call 778-930-0534 Castlegar North, 3 Bdrm, 1 bath, newly reno, near shopping & schools, Avail Aug 1st F/S, W/D, N/S, N/P, Ref reqd $1200/mth + utilities Call Bob 250-365-9344 E.TRAIL, 2bdrm., full basment, F/S, W/D, N/S, N/P. $850./mo. 250-365-9306, 250365-5003 E.TRAIL, Exec.style home, 2bd, 1bth. Gas-BBQ, F/S, D/W, W/D, N/S, N/P. Ref.req. $1000/mo +util. 250-231-6768 Grand Forks: 2bdrm house, rural setting, W/D, F/S, NS, NP, $650/m + utils. Avail Aug 1st. Cheryl 250-492-7622.

Grand Forks: 3bdrm house, close to dwntwn, recently renoed, 5 apply’s, N/S, $875 + utils. Avail Sept 1st. 403-7103050.

Grand Forks: 3 bedroom home near town, lovely and clean with gas fireplace and 5 appls. New paint, new flooring. Avail August 1. Rent $850 plus utilities. PH: 250442-2272, 250-444-4912 Mobile Home, 3 bdrms with addition, deck, appliances, in Thrums,no dog over 15 LBS, 250-304-9273 or 250-359-7178 TRAIL, 2bdrm., full basement, garage, nice view. F/S, W/D, N/S, N/P. $850. 250-365-5003

Property Management

Rentals

Grand Forks

2 bdrm mobile home private setting $600 Christina Lake 2 bdrm furnished suite $850 utilities inc. Avail Sept 1 to June 30 2015 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.

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Transportation

Transportation

Rooms for Rent

Auto Accessories/Parts

Auto Financing

Cars - Sports & Imports

Grand Forks Room in quiet home.

Shared kitchen & bath.

Close to town. $275/m.

250-442-5732.

2002 Nissan Altima, 4cyl, 2.5, auto, 4dr sedan, fully loaded, power seat. Luxury car with good fuel economy, 185,000km. $4,900/obo. 250442-0122 or 250-493-1807.

WHERE DO YOU TURN

TO LEARN WHATâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ON SALE?

Recreational/Sale 1987 Citation Ford RV. Low mileage, excellent condition, call after 7pm. $6,000. 250442-5082

autocredit

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

Recently serviced and road ready. $6,000/obo. From June 9th, view at 55 Sagamore Ave, Grand Forks. 250-442-3224

YOUR NEWSPAPER:

The link to your community

Suites, Lower 1 Bdrm Spacious, bright, 4 Mile ns/np. Yard and garden.

Avail Aug 15th. $850/mo plus $100/mo util. Ref. 825-4348

bdrm, 1-306-

Townhouses 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.

2005 Dodge Ram diesel 3/4 ton, 154,000km.

2011 Jay Flight Jayco 26.5 ft camper.

Both excellent condition $45,000 for both.

250-442-3386.

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713-8708.

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holly@amford.com

1-844-364-FORD (3673)

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CASTLEGAR SOUTH 1 Bdrm Basement suite in quiet 4-plex Clean, spacious & bright Laundry available, N/S, N/S $650/mth incl utilities 250-352-5659

2000 Slumber Queen 9ft camper w/slide out. Great shape. $9,500. 250-442-8117

Sportspal 12â&#x20AC;&#x2122; canoe w/paddles, in fair condition, $125.

13â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Sportspal canoe w/paddles, in good condition, $150.

250-442-0512

1.800.910.6402

Want to Rent Local business owner, Single father with two children & older pets looking for a rental home, Three bdrm required. Fenced yard would be nice. Sept 1st occupancy is preferred.

Please call Chris 354-8322

Cars - Domestic 2000 GMC Jimmy , 2 dr, 4 WD, Blue, Standard, Summer & Winter Tires Low Mileage $2000 OBO or Trade car or van 352-7082

Westwind 2001 5th wheel.

Needs plumbing and breaker system, has break in one.

Raised walk-in closet, $5,200/obo.

250-445-6404/ 250-584-4692. Greenwood.

2010 Ford Focus SE, new battery, 28,000km, $9,500.

Call Brian at 250-442-3457.

2010 Toyota Matrix XR AWD, 50,000km, 3.5yrs left on warranty, towing pkg, block heater, GPS, back up camera, etc, etc, etc. Available in Grand Forks Aug 5. Check blue book prices!!! Call 867-222-4527.

Make Your Home Safe for Independent Living Are you a low-income senior or a person with a disability who wants to live safely and independently in the comfort of your home?

Do you have difficulty performing day-to-day activities?

Does your home need to be adapted to meet your changing needs? If so, you may be eligible for financial assistance under the Home Adaptations for Independence (HAFI) program.

Find out today if you are eligible and if you meet all of the requirements as a low-income homeowner or as a landlord applying on behalf of an eligible tenant.

To apply or learn more, visit www.bchousing.org/HAFI You can also contact BC Housing: Phone: 604-433-2218 Toll-free: 1-800-257-7756

H O U S I N G M AT T E R S

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Transportation

Trucks & Vans

Trucks & Vans

1995 GMC Jimmy SLE 4X4, good condition, 340,000 km.

Lots of new parts. Spare snow tires on rims. $1,500. Call 250442-8175.

2010 Dodge Lariet 3500 HD diesel, crew cab, fully loaded, 180,000km, extended warranty, all service records $40,000.

250-342-7608

1996 Chevy Silverado club cab, 2 wd, w/canopy, loaded, immaculate inside and out, towing pkg, 4 winters on rims, $4,200. 867-222-4527.

2014 Ford Escape, V6 auto, all wheel drive, fully loaded, 320,000km, excellent condition in and out, major tune-up and brake job just done, does not burn a drop of oil, $4,900/obo. 250-442-0122 / 250-493-1807

Transportation

Utility Trailers U-Built, utility 250-442-0512.

trailer,

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HAFI Funds Home Modifications for Disabled Man When Lorie and Walter bought their home in Port Alberni 13 years ago they slowly began renovating the unfinished basement to accommodate Walterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s changing needs as his muscular dystrophy advanced. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The basement was a black hole when we moved in,â&#x20AC;? recalled Walter. â&#x20AC;&#x153;After 12 years of skimping and saving, we made the downstairs completely wheelchair accessible, except for the bathroom. It was way too small.

I could only stand for about a minute and a half without collapsing in the shower stall and I could no longer pull myself out of the tub in the upstairsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; bathroom, even with Lorieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s help.â&#x20AC;?

Through funding from BC Housingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Home Adaptations for Independence (HAFI) program, Walter and Lorie were able to work with a contractor to transform the space. A wall was removed to make room for a wheelin shower with benches, grab bars were installed, and the vanity and fixtures were relocated.

BC Housing HAFI ad Black Press comunity papers Position: Seniors section (if available) or Forward News Insertion date(s): various: July 22 - Aug 8, 2014BCH HAFI

$250.

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Childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2012 GIO ATV, $800.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153; I just slide into the shower now,â&#x20AC;? said Walter. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I feel safer and no longer dread trying to wash myself. What was previously a dangerous chore for me is now a welcome treat.â&#x20AC;?

Walter and Lorie hope to spend the rest of their lives in their home.

The HAFI program provides financial assistance to help eligible low-income seniors and people with disabilities adapt their homes so they can continue to live independently.

Material deadline: July 17, 2014Inoono Send printable pdf to adrians@blackpress.ca Subject line: BCH HAFI ad - Jul-Aug 8 inserts H Please contact dgeist@dccnet.com or 604-948-9699 if file problem

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Booker

Ginger Tabby, Domestic Short hair, 4 yr, Neutered Male

2000 Columbia Avenue Castlegar 8238 Highway 3b Trail 250-364-3333 336188

Sasha

4 years. German Shepherd mix, spayed female Loves water, smart, no cats.

15 + Years Experience, All Breed Grooming & Cats Taking New Clients

Call Carolee to book an appointment

250.304.1920 • www.hairofthedawg.ca

Destiny

2 years, domestic longhair, grey and white spayed female.

Gorgeous, soft and quiet.

Jayz Wayz

250.584.4149

moonjayzizmine@hotmail.com

Floral Art

278 Market Ave. Grand Forks, BC

7 months, Dachshund mix

1 and a half years, domestic shorthair, black neutered male Gentle, good with everyone.

Special diet, very sociable.

250.365.7737 • 1.888.856.7737

Winston

Vik

3365535

Experienced owner, basic obedience, good with dogs.

Wouldn’t you just love to sponsor a pet!

This Spot Could Be Yours!

Call Chris at:

1.866.443.2191 ext: 206

401A 13th Ave. Castlegar BC • 250.365.2886 Play Times: Monday-Friday • 8am-6pm • www.allplay.ca

Trail Regional

SPEAKING FOR ANIMALS

PETS on PARADE WE ARE VERY FORTUNATE TO LIVE IN THE BEAUTIFUL WEST KOOTENAYS, BUT THE BEAUTY OF OUR AREA ALSO BRINGS WILD ANIMALS RIGHT INTO OUR COMMUNITIES AND SOMETIMES OUR YARDS. The Trail Regional BCSPCA would like to talk about a common idea in this area. The topic at hand is DON’T FEED WILDLIFE! When wild animals are attracted by food, they may become habituated, losing their healthy fear of people and posing risks to humans, pets and the wild animals themselves. Feeding wildlife is also responsible for human-wildlife conflicts in many BC communities.

Feeding wildlife can also disrupt population and migration patterns.

Animals adapt to an artificial abundance of food, but when food becomes scarce, as in winter or when people stop feeding them, animals face starvation.

When “harmless” wildlife is attracted to an area, larger predators are also encouraged into the area as well. This brings us to the subject of the number one domestic small animal predator, the coyote.

Urban coyotes have become very comfortable around humans and have learned that domestic pets can be an easy prey source. There are a number of things you can do to keep coyotes away from your neighbourhood, your pets and your livestock.

1. Keep all garbage securely stored until the day of collection. Plac-

ing garbage at the curb before collection day is poor behaviour and often illegal if your community has garbage bylaws in place.

2. Keeps your pets indoors, especially at night. Cats and small dogs that are left to free-range, hunt small birds and rodents and in turn become prey themselves.

3. Bird feeders can attract coyotes. If spillage from the feeders is not picked up, seeds can accumulate and can attract rodents, which in turn can attract coyotes and other predators that feed on the rodents.

4. Feed pets indoors, or if fed outdoors, take in any feed that is no immediately eaten.

5. Manage your compost properly. Composts that aren’t working well can attract rodents which in turn can attract coyotes.

6. If you keep chickens or small livestock use a property installed and maintained electric fence. Store all of your feed in a secure location and ensure feeding areas are clean and free of attractants. The feed can attract rodents which can, in turn, attract coyotes.

By knowing where coyotes are and what is bringing them into our area, we can all do our part to keep wildlife wild and our communities and pets safe.

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Neanea

2 years, domestic longhair, Siamese mix, spayed female

Feisty, loving, no other pets.

Kettle River Veterinary Services

5-7480 4th St, Grand Forks 250.442.3799 330998

Gracie

3 months. Rabbit, Rex, Angora mix.

Sweet, soft, social.

Fabio

330391

Marley

8 months, domestic medium hair, neutered male.

11 months, Husky mix, neutered male.

High energy, basic obedience, good with dogs.

Playful, adorable, good with cats.

Toby’s Doggy Do 635 Columbia Ave. Castlegar,BC 250.365.1011

Contact your local Black Press representative to see how you can be included, or email: route3@grandforksgazette.ca

336936

Professionally Trained & Certified Groomer Specializing in Dogs only (Sorry Pussy Cats)

250.304.2162

1694 Ridgewood Drive Castlegar, BC

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Read this now before it’s too late continued from page A18

electric cars to offset its horrific pollution, will help move the numbers of electric vehicles worldwide. This, along with steady adoption rates here in North America will help promote better charg-

ing infrastructure. Another factor is the price to own an electric car. The Smart Electric is priced at $27,000 making it the least expensive full electric car. With Nissan hacking its price on the LEAF to just

over $31,000 and the Volt starting at roughly $35,000, these cars are more affordable than ever. I think the BMW i3 is very attractive for $45,000 because it is a luxury brand at an attainable price.

The real showstopper will be the Tesla Model III that they hope to sell for US$35,000 with more than 400km of electric range when it is introduced in 2017.

Even though Tesla has the

sex appeal going right now, don’t count out the other mainstream manufacturers with decades, if not centuries of auto making knowhow, to take on the challenge. zack.spencer@drivewaybc.ca

Smart Electric

so these manufacturers are looking to electrification as the answer. Even though more and more electric versions will arrive, don’t expect them to sell. In fact, most car companies don’t expect them to sell at all; they just want the mpg credit towards the new regulations. This might sound cynical but watch how many electric cars will arrive, especially for the 2016 model year, and how many you will actually see on the road. Most are built at a loss, to offset thirstier, gas-loving machines.

Verdict Even though electric car sales are very small and many new models will go unnoticed,

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BC drivers are getting used to a faster life in the fast lane very quickly.

News of the hike of 10 km/h to the posted speed limit on long stretches of major highways was announced swiftly the other weekend, taking many by surprise.

By Sunday, I was taking a 2014 Toyota Highlander for a faster spin on the Okanagan Connector/Coquihalla Highway route than I had expected when I headed to Kelowna days earlier. What was still more surprising was that the

signage reflecting the higher speed limits was already up.

(I’ve never see the provincial government bureaucracy move so fast!)

This was not going to be a trip to try to prove or disprove Toyota’s boast that the 3.5-litre V6 under the hood would, with the aid of the six-speed auto transmission, transport me to the coast sipping just 8.2-litres for every 100 klicks travelled. No, I would be calling on all 270 horses to do more than canter up those steep hills that separate the Okanagan from the Lower Mainland.

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Simple math and rudimentary physics teaches us that the harder people hit, the harder they fall.

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Climbing to the Pennask summit was a quiet and fast run. The cruise control was set to the maximum limit of 120 km/h . . . . . . and I was passed by everyone on the road!

Some things don’t change.

Hike the limit and most drivers will tack on another 10 klicks. I passed a few nervous folks, who seemed determined to stick to the defunct maximum of 110.

Speed differential is what causes big problems on the

highway. If there is a wide variation and people are not showing lane discipline i.e. keep right unless passing, that’s a recipe for disaster as impatience and frustration takes over.

I tacked on another five klicks so as not to be too far out-ofsync with my fellow travellers. However, along stretches of the Coquihalla, my 125 wasn’t enough to satisfy the need for speed exhibited by many others. On the straights, 130 was the low end and I figure that most who passed me were travelling at nearer

140. The descent to Hope was like a racetrack but then it always is.

In the days that followed, the anti-speed lobby woke up and took to the airwaves with dire warnings of increased carnage. Simple math and rudimentary physics teaches us that the harder people hit, the harder they fall. Let’s hope the poor driving practices that lead to such collisions don’t increase and reprove such a simple truth. p.s. I achieved 9.5 L/100km on the journey home. keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca

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