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Vol. 119, Issue 166

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Meet the Montrose candidates

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PROUDLY SERVING THE COMMUNITIES OF ROSSLAND, WARFIELD, TRAIL, MONTROSE, FRUITVALE & SALMO

MUNICIPAL ELECTION 2014

Election success tends to start at the top Municipalities use different ways to list candidates on election ballots BY SHERI REGNIER Times Staff

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They might be nice on the inside, but ahead of Saturday's Century 21 Haunted House, a werewolf and a mysertious Halloween creature are getting ready to spook and scare Trail residents. Rain or shine, the haunted house starts at noon on Saturday on the Esplanade along with other Spooktacular events.

Spooky fun set for this weekend BY LIZ BEVAN Times Staff

Boo! It's time for a Spooktacular weekend in Trail. For the third time, the community has banded together, rain or shine, to host a spooky, scary and fun two-day event to celebrate Halloween and the fall season – Spooktacular. There is a special Halloween swim at the Trail Aquatic Centre on Friday at 6 p.m. to kick-off Spooktacular. The event will have apple bobbing, games and a trick-or-treat activity in a haunted house. On Saturday, the second day of Spooktacular, there are plenty of chilling, Halloween-themed activities and events for kids and families including a hay-bale maze, a marshmallow roast and

much more. In addition to the much anticipated Century 21 haunted house and marshmallow roast with the Trail firefighters, the weekend will also be featuring PT the Clown, Halloween games, apple bobbing, face-painting, and free Halloween skate, a costume contest and free Halloween movie for all ages at the Royal Theatre explained Andrea Jolly, community and events coordinator for the city. She added that there is also going to be a trick-or-treat route with downtown Trail businesses for kids to get some candy. “We encourage everyone to venture into the downtown core to enjoy some Halloween fun.” Spooktacular also features a one-time

Saturday edition of the Trail Market on the Esplanade where vendors will have their products on sale and display in theme with the season. Jolly says Spooktacular is all about getting the community out and getting everyone together. “Halloween can be enjoyed by people of all ages,” she said. “It is a great opportunity to bring the community together to enjoy a fun-filled environment. Everyone is welcome and we can't wait to see your costumes.” Jolly says the city hopes to see it grow with every year it is held. The event also gives community members a chance to get out and enjoy the Halloween season a bit early. “For the last two years, we’ve wanted See TWO, Page 5

These days there is a science to almost everything – including how the outcome of an election can be influenced by the order of names on the ballot. It's not really a breakthrough idea. Consider searching in the Yellow Pages – it’s been documented that people tend to go with the first name they see in that heading whether it’s AAA Towing or Aardvark Consulting. That mentality supports a recent U.S. study that found candidates listed first on an election ballot get about two per cent more votes on average that they would have, had they been listed further down the list. The order of names on the civic election ballots is established into municipal bylaw, so the rule can vary community to community. Trail and Montrose use the local government “default,” which specifies that the order of names appear alphabetically by surname. The process is a little different in Fruitvale, after council established an election bylaw this year that orders the names be listed “by lot,” or by a draw. Sera Wilcox, Fruitvale's chief election officer, invited all candidates to the village office at 4 p.m. Oct. 17, which was the municipality's established deadline for withdrawal of candidates. “I prepare all the candidates names and place them into a 'hat,'” she explained. “Once everyone, who has indicated they would be present arrives, I asked one of the candidates to pull a name from the hat and the names are recorded according to the order they are pulled.” That is the order the names will appear on the ballot, she noted, and also the order they appear on our Notice of Election advertisement. Warfield also determines the order of the candidates names on the ballots by lot, said the village CEO Allana Ferro. The procedure bylaw includes informing the candidates of the time and place of the draw, she explained, and the names are typed onto separate pieces of paper of same size and colour. “Then the pieces of paper are folded in the same uniform manner and place in a container (mayors then councillors),” Ferro explained. Someone other than the candidates draws the papers one at a time, she added. See SPOILED, Page 5

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Town & Country COME ONE COME ALL! Italo Canadese Society Fall Banquet and Dance Saturday, Nov.1st at our hall 419 Rossland Avenue Cocktails 5:30 5 course Italian Dinner 6:00 Dance to the live music of the TIME TRAP band Tickets $33, only in advance by Oct.24 Lina 250-368-5291, Maria 250-368-3268 COMFORTWALK SHOES return to Trail Market for ‘Spooktacular’ Saturday, October 25th, 10-3 ELECT FRED ROMANO Trail Council “Experience, Knowledge and Common Sense” www.fromano.com BREAKFAST AT THE LEGION Sunday, October 26 Pancakes, eggs, bacon $5.00 8:00am-1:00pm Phone 250-364-1422 TRAIL LEGION Remembrance Banquet November 10th Social 4:00pm *Dinner 5:00pm $13.00/ea No charge for Veterans Reserve tickets 250-364-1422

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Jason Belding nails some turf to the Welcome to Trail sign along Victoria St. on Tuesday afternoon. Sierra Landscaping and Perfect Turf had a crew covering the area with artificial turf on Monday and Tuesday, part of the final landscaping steps of Phase II of the Victoria St. Corridor project.

Salvation Army Food Bank drive at mall Grapevine is a public service provided by the Trail Times and is not a guaranteed submission. For full list visit trailtimes.ca. Other • Saturday, Trail United Church from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., the Tuesday Morning Quilters are having their 12th Annual Coffee Party, quilt show and sale. Admission by donation, all proceeds of the sale go to local charities. Along with this event the Trail

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Events & Happenings in the Lower Columbia possible. • Saturday, St Michael’s School, 1-3 p.m., Holy Trinity Church is hosting a tea and bake sale. Tickets $3 at the door. • Saturday, Waneta Plaza’s 36th Annual Salvation Army Food bank drive. Golden City Fiddlers and Ray Boulaine entertain from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at centre court. Please bring a donation and/or non-perishable food items to support the food drive. • Saturday, Trail Legion at 5:30 p.m., celebrate fall with a dinner and dance at Trail Legion. Deadline for tickets Oct. 23. Call 364.1422 for tickets and info. Legion mem-

bers and bone fide guests. • Saturday, Willi Krause Fieldhouse for the annual ski swap. Drop-off starts at 8 a.m., doors for swap open at noon. •Saturday, Trail Market on the Esplanade features a special Spooktacular edition from 10 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Halloween fun, activities including handed house, games and hay bale maze. For info call 364.0834. • Monday, Kiro Wellness Centre, 2 p.m. for the West Kootenay Ostomy Support Group. Guest: Michael Arab from Nightingale Supplies. Please note date change. For info, call 368.9827 or 365.6276. • Tickets on sale for Trail Legion Remembrance Banquet honouring our Veterans Nov. 10. Social hour 4 p.m.,

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dinner 5 p.m. Cost $13.00 each, no charge for veterans or their caregivers. Phone 364.1422 for info and to reserve tickets. Deadline for ticket purchase Nov. 5. Gallery • VISAC Gallery in downtown Trail showing The Artwork of Our Members. Paintings, pottery, fabric artist and photographers. Call 364.1181 for info. Upcoming • Oct. 31, Charles Bailey Theatre at 8 p.m. for Gordon Lightfoot live in concert. Call 368-9669 or email info@trail-arts. com. • Nov. 1, Italo Canadese Society’s fall banquet and dance. Cocktails 5:30 p.m., five-course Italian dinner 6 p.m. Live music of Time Trap. For info call Lina 368.5291 or Maria 368.3268. To submit to the Grapevine email newsroom@trailtimes.ca

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he Trail Times offered the opportunity for municipal candidates in Warfield, Trail, Montrose, Fruitvale and Salmo as well as school trustee candidates to introduce themselves to our readership and answer some basic questions. • What is the #1 challenge you see facing the council, committee or board you wish to join? What is your strategy to resolve it? • What outstanding issue from the last three years needs to be resolved? The candidates were asked to limit their answers to approximately 400 words to allow space for all candidates to reply. The Trail Times edited some replies for length but the words are those written by candidates running in the upcoming municipal election. Some candidates chose not to reply. Candidates appear alphabetically with mayors and councillors separated.

Joe Danchuk – Mayor Joe Danchuk was born and raised in Trail and has lived in Montrose since 2002. The 62-year-old was employed at Teck Trail Operations for 37 years as a millwright. He was a councillor in Montrose from 2010 to 2012 then became the village’s current mayor in the last election. Joe The number one challenge DAnchuk in the Village of Montrose is infrastructure issues. We need to address the repairs and upgrades to the sewer system include the drainage beds, filtering systems and the headworks portion. Currently we are monitoring the drainage beds and outflows with the intent to complete a plan to facilitate repairs required. We need to complete the capital storm drain-

age plan. The plan will determine how to approach changes and repairs to the manholes and pits for surface drainage. We need to plan the improvements from the recommendations in the Roads Maintenance program study that has been recently completed. The village must complete the capital plan for the water main replacement. The outstanding issue from the last three years to be resolved is recreation. During 2014 we opted out of the recreation agreement with Trail. Therefore, with our partners in the Beaver Valley Recreation Committee, we are monitoring our useage and costs for this year of the Trail facilities. Following this year we will determine the next steps to move forward. Another key issue is to continue to work with the surrounding communities to ensure our local hospital, Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital, maintains its regional status.

Griff Welsh – Mayor

Griff Welsh

I retired as supervisor with Petrocan after 30 years all the while helping my wife run a small retail hardware store for 20 years. I spent nine years on Montrose Council three years as mayor and five years as Regional District representative where I sat on many regional boards during my time.

The number-one challenge I see is bringing the community back into the loop by having two Town Hall meetings a year. The outstanding issue here in Montrose is recreation, that needs to be resolved with accountability from all the participants Montrose, Fruitvale, Area A and Trail.

Lynda Bouthillier – Councillor Montrose native Lynda Bouthillier is making her first run for a seat on the village council. She's a mother of two and grandmother to five boys, all of whom are active in the sports community. Bouthillier regularly volunteers at the senior lunches Lynda and teas in Fruitvale and at Bouthillier the Salvation Army. I love giving back to the people that made the way for us and our children to live in our community. I believe the number one issue facing our community is our infrastructure needs such as our water and sewer issues that need a tremendous amount of upgrades. The costs that go along with any infrastructure upgrades and the burden that puts on our

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taxpayers are of great concern. I believe that we need to continue to pursue alternate funding routes to relieve the burden on our residents. I believe sustainability of the Village of Montrose should be our utmost priority. It is my understanding that they are currently in process of a sustainability study. I highly support looking at all our needs and am very interested in the results. Once we analyze the results, we can then push forward. I want to build community spirit from our young families to our seniors. I have been working with the seniors by volunteering at the seniors’ friendly lunches and coffee and tea functions and have had the opportunity to speak to many of them about their concerns. If we can build a strong sense of community spirit, we would have people moving to Montrose looking for a community to call home and that in itself creates sustainability.

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I am 49 years old and always looking at managI share a home with my ing our budget without husband Chris our daughincreasing taxes or comter Anna and the cat. After promising services. Part of being a stay at home mom, this process includes planI went back to school for ning ahead and applying retraining. I am now workfor grants as they become ing at Career Development available and doing the Services doing a job I love. appropriate maintenance I have served as a counon our facilities. Working cillor in Montrose for the together will ensure conpast nine years and have tinued success for the villearned a lot, made some lage. Cindy mistakes, and had what I During my time on Cook consider some great sucCouncil I am happy to cesses. During my tenure say that we have worked on council, I have participated in cooperatively in the Beaver Valley to the hiring of some exceptional indi- provide many activities and services viduals. Our council has put a lot of to the residents. A great example is effort into finding the right people the Olympic Torch Run. I can say for the job. It is, always has been without a doubt that without help and will continue to be an import- from Area A Director Grieve and ant facet of our council to ensure then Fruitvale Councillor Cecchini our village is providing the best this event would have been imposservice it can for its residents. sible to pull off. I think many municipalities in The biggest challenge over the B.C. are facing a lot of the same last three years for me has been issues. One of the biggest issues the loss of the recreation deal with we face is infrastructure in con- Trail. I believe in the value to famstant need of maintenance and up- ilies for those services and would grading, with age and deterioration like to see us work together on a more often than not, will need to be new deal. replaced. If elected to another term I will I feel the first step in addressing continue to work towards good any kind of issue is in the planning management and planning for the process and having good manage- village, always with an eye toward ment strategies. Not unlike any working cooperatively with our other council, in Montrose we are neighbours.

Mary Gay – Councillor

I have enjoyed being need for upgrades and/or a long term resident of improvements in the areas Montrose for 38 wonderful of roads, delivery of water, years. During this time, my sewer and drainage are of husband and I have raised major importance. I have a family of three children not only contributed to in this recreational minded the Strategic Plan, but also area. I retired in 2007 after support it in its entirety. working as a Care Aide in Also, I would like to health care at Talarico Place see the development of a in Castlegar for 16 years. new Recreational Program It was at that time, that agreement between Beaver Mary I wanted to become more Valley and Trail. That is GAy active in the local communso all surrounding areas ity. I started off by voluncan benefit from the use teering at Kate’s Kitchen and am of all recreational facilities in the still there today. As I wanted to con- area at reasonable rates. This would tribute more to Montrose, I became strengthen our communities for the curious of the political workings of recreational programs for all ages. our village and decided to run for If I am re-elected for a second council. I enjoyed the past three term, I would firstly ensure that years as a councillor for Montrose the Strategic Plan remains at the and soon learned that change does forefront of councils’ agenda. I will not happen overnight. Currently, I try to ensure the execution of the am President of the Ladies Auxiliary Strategic Plan stays on budget and at the Legion (Branch #11), Vice remains on schedule. President at the Municipal Pension As an end result, single families Retiree Association, and Chair on the to seniors will ultimately benefit. Montrose Recreation Committee. This would provide the Village of The most difficult challenge Montrose a higher quality of life the council has faced these past and service to current and future three years, is the development and citizens. implementation of the Strategic Plan regarding infrastructure. The More profiles on Page 4

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Montrose Brittanie Irwin - Councillor I am running for a councillor position for the Village of Montrose. I am 28, married with 4 kids and have lived in Montrose since 2010. I am a volunteer firefighter with the Montrose fire department and am a phar-

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macy assistant at the Fruitvale pharmacy. I love Montrose and what it has to offer. Having a young family I will be listening to what people’s concerns are regarding their day-to-day family life.

And while I may not be looking at any one issue, I am open to listen to anyone who has concerns, questions or suggestions and will work my hardest to resolve them. Thank you for your consideration.

Montrose candidates forum on Oct. 28 The Trail and District Chamber of Commerce will be hosting all candidates forums for the upcoming municipal elections. Montrose is home to the first community forum that is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 28 at the Montrose Hall. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for the public event, that will begin with a two-minute introduction of all candidates. With so many people running for a place on local council, the twohour forum, that begins at 7 p.m. and ends at 9 p.m., has limited time allotted for each question and answer.

Mark Reid – Councillor

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8 months. I have been an electrician with Teck Cominco for nine years and a volunteer fireman in Montrose for over 10 years. As far as I am concerned, I would like to see some fresh faces on council to re-vitalize the community. With new families moving in, help them realize how wonderful this place is to raise their children with the help of great neighbours. With Montrose I have never had any issues as of yet, and would like the opportunity to keep that going any way I can by listening to anyone that approaches me with ideas, and to try my best to get answers and results for them.

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I am asking for your votes to become a member of Montrose Council. Having grown up in Montrose, buying a house here, and raising a family of my own, I still to this day fully understand how much this community has done for me, and helped to shape the Mark person I am today. Reid I am 32 years old, have a beautiful wife of four years, and two wonderful daughter age 2 and

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I have been a Montrose resident since 2001. My wife Janice was born and raised in Montrose. I am 57, and self employed operating an online promotional products business. I previously served two terms on Montrose council from 2002 to 2008. I was the Director of the Municipal Insurance Association of BC 2003 to 2008 I think the most serious issue facing Montrose Council is the threat of the City of Trail annexing the Columbia Gardens Industrial Area and the affect it will have on the Beaver Valley and its ability to continue to fund recreation services. If the City of Trail is successful in their annexation, it must not create any financial hardship to the Beaver Valley. I think the biggest outstanding issue from the

last three years is the ongoing rift between the Beaver Valley and the City of Trail regarding use of their recreation facilities. There has to be serious discussion to resolve this. And this needs to be done in an ongoing series of ongoing Royce “open public meetings,” perSchmidt haps with some citizens also taking seats at the table. Having been involved in some of the “closed door discussions” in the past I found it quite amusing how different the various parties reported what went on.

I am a 32-year-old father of two and have been happily married for seven years. I have been employed with Teck for about eight years, primarily as a Research Technician, currently working as an Environmental Technician. I have taken joy in being on the Montrose Family Fun Day committee for the past two years. I am also a minor

hockey coach. My grandparents (Albert and Alice Wilson) were one of the first families to settle in Montrose (before it was even called Montrose) and my parents have lived here for over 30 years. Being from Montrose has always been and always will be a large part of my identity. Rory Montrose is a small comSteep munity that has felt pressures from adjacent municipalities. As a community we need to find a way to keep our identity while we find ways to work with the surrounding communities. We need to take an objective approach to find solutions that work for everyone involved. We do have a large number of elderly citizens and I believe we do a good job with the age-friendly programs. However for Montrose to survive as a community we need to be attracting young families and having these families want to stay long term. In this effort we need to ensure we do not neglect our relations with the older residents. The current recreation issue is on the minds of most people. As of the most recent recreation newsletter, the Beaver Valley has only paid out about a tenth of what we were paying previously. This speaks volumes. The new model is working and is benefitting the residents. However the new model does not help with Trail relations. As a council we need to work with the other communities to find a model that is agreeable for everyone (Montrose taxpayers included) and helps to make the entire region stronger. Collaborative efforts do not necessarily have to lead to identity loss as a community.

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LOCAL OBITUARIES GERRARD (NEE RALPH), ISABEL MARY – was born to Armitage and Dorothy Ralph in Mancelin Saskatchewan on September 21, 1917 and passed away peacefully in Nakusp, BC on October 15, 2014. She is predeceased by her husband Ted (Edward) and her brother Ronald. She is survived by her daughter Ellen (Tom) Pollock, her son Ralph (Katty) Gerrard, her grandsons Michael and Daniel Gerrard, great-grandchildren Nick, Leacia and Abby, sister Ida MacDonald of Abbotsford, sister in law Blanche Ralph of Surrey, and many nieces, nephews, great and great-great nieces and nephews. Mom left the violent storms in Saskatchewan at 18 for BC where she worked on the then Queen Charlotte Islands. She worked in and around the Vancouver area and in February 1946 opened and ran “the” Hilltop Diner. She met and married “Teddy” at the diner on January 15, 1949. Dad drove trucks but after marrying Mom he started road construction. They travelled all over Southern BC in a “Trailer Town” till their kids had to go to school. Mom and Dad then became orchardists in Summerland/Penticton area. In the late 60s they moved to the Slocan Valley. After Dad died in 1974 Mom became a traveller, tripping off to China, Japan, Australia, Hawaii, The Cook Islands, Mexico and Northern Manitoba. Mom had a camper van and took numerous trips all over Western Canada, became an avid rockhound (something Mom and Dad started in the Okanagan). She also summered on Vancouver Island with her sister Ida at their “camp”.In 1991 Mom moved to Castlegar where she was an active member with the Ladies Auxillary to the Legion, a life member of the Old Age Pensioners and very active with the Castlegar Seniors and a driving force in the building of the Seniors Hall at the Castlegar Complex. Mom moved to Trail and lived independently at Silver City Gardens until November 2013. Everyone who knew Mom said, “What a sweet lady”, and she was. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, October 28th from First Presbyterian Church at 1139 Pine Avenue, Trail at 2:00pm. As an expression of sympathy, your donations in Mom’s name to either the Salvation Army or to your church would be greatly appreciated.

Spoiled ballots also an issue for counters

FROM PAGE 1 Another aspect that can affect election outcomes is the number of spoiled ballots – which happens when voters tick too many boxes, or doesn’t tick a box at all. For example, if a certain council only has four seats open but six candidates up for the position, and the elector inadvertently marks more than four boxes – when the CEO and poll clerks tally the ballots after 8 p.m. on general voting day – the vote will be spoiled. This is no longer an issue in Trail although one source recalled that over 70 ballots were spoiled in the last election when two people were running for mayor – and that many voters chose two mayors for one position. The city now uses an automated voting system, so when the ballot is placed through the terminal by the elector, the machine immediately recognizes that the person over-voted. “It would return the ballot rather than feeding it into the ballot box,” said Michelle McIsaac, Trail’s CEO. “In this way, the voter would have opportunity to mark a new ballot.” Another feature to automated voting is that the ballot is consolidated onto one page. “Prior to automation we had separate ballots for each race,” McIsaac noted. “Back

Two days doubles the fun FROM PAGE 1 to focus on offering the community variety and choice; some people may want to participate in everything, whereas some may choose just a few of the activities,” she said. “By offering activities on the Friday and Saturday it also accommodates people with busy schedules. “We can keep growing the event by continuing to incorporate new

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ideas and activities.” The event is jointly hosted by The City of Trail, the Trail and District Chamber of Commerce, Trail Parks and Recreation and the Downtown Opportunities and Action Committee and Jolly says that each group is vital to the success of Spooktacular. For more information on Spooktacular, visit trail.ca and click events. All activities for both days of Spooktacular are listed.

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then, if an elector over-voted, it would n’t be discovered until the ballots were being manually counted at the close of polls.” All other local municipalities still conduct the voting stations the old fashioned way – with pencil in hand. Notably, there is a detailed accounting process of each ballot to ensure no vote is missed or overlooked by human counters. If a ballot has been obviously spoiled at the time of the vote, such as a smiley face drawn on it, then the elector can ask for another ballot from the poll clerk, said Wilcox.

“We would issue another ballot to the elector, mark that another ballot was issued to that specific elector in the voting sign-in book,” she explained. “Then place the ballot into an envelope.” Other reasons for rejecting a ballot is if nothing is marked, or if the ballot physically differs from the ballots provided. The number of spoiled ballots are recorded onto the ballot account statement, and the number of ballots received must equal the number of ballots rejected, spoiled, giver to voters and unused.

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erhaps the proposal to change the Society Act is a straw dog, a plan designed to fail. Call it a manipulative win-win for the provincial government. The recent controversy about a white paper that seems to put most, if not all, of B.C.’s 27,000 in legal jeopardy could be taken at face value. Perhaps it is based on a belief within government that some of these non-profit organizations act as a front to conduct activities that really are “detrimental to the public interest,” as Section 99 says. Hard to imagine just what those activities might be, though. Are they using their tax-exempt status to plot the overthrow of government? Running drugs or laundering money? Selling stolen goods? Trafficking in humans? Hard to imagine, but even so, it wouldn’t take a change to the Societies Act to deal with any of those flagrant activities. There is no shortage of laws to deal with crimes. The proposal would

allow anyone (including those phantom “people” we know as corporations) to take a society to court for carrying on undefined activities that are detrimental to the “public good”, which is also undefined. It doesn’t seem like much of a stretch that the white paper is a response to pressure from corporate interests in, oh, say, the liquid natural gas or pipeline sectors, who have to put up with organized criticism of environmentalist groups, many of which have society status. This is the kind of legislative initiative that comes in the early years of a governing party’s mandate. Taking on the entire non-profit sector and hundreds of thousands of volunteers wouldn’t be wise when an election is just around the corner. But the government has nothing to lose at this point. Is it a bad thing to discuss whether the current Society Act is meeting the needs of our society? Of course not. No legislation is so perfect that it shouldn’t be revisited on

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occasion. But this white paper reeks of political interference, primarily because it so spectacularly vague. Without defining who should be able to take a society to court, what exactly the “public interest” is and what the courts might be able to do with its decisions, this is far from being an invitation to thoughtful discourse. It seems more likely an attempt to poke the bear, to strike fear into the hearts of organizations that don’t see eye to eye with the government. It wouldn’t be politically savvy for Christy Clark to come out and say that she wants to shut up environmental groups.

And it would probably be impossible to single them out in legislation. So instead, a vague and undefined trial balloon is floated. And, in large, bold print on that balloon is the word BEWARE. Be afraid, very afraid, is the true message, cleverly designed to divide and conquer. How likely is it that societies that provide social services, and have contracts with the provincial government, are going to stand up and shout in protest? Are the smaller, earnest groups that spend every nickel raised to fulfill their mandate going to want to draw attention to themselves? Not if they are smart. Why? Because a society’s directors have a financial stake on all this. Directors of non-profits have a liability for what happens in their organizations, and that liability is also financial. What happens to these groups when directors start to sense that they could end up in court and face fines and legal costs? And how many of these groups have the finan-

cial resources to conduct a legal defense against what could be a frivolous action brought about by a person or corporation with money, for no more reason than to wreak havoc? Couldn’t happen? You can’t foresee an angry husband objecting to the advice his spouse got from a women’s centre filing an action? You can’t see rabid free enterpriser filing an action about a society that sells used items in competition with the private sector? I said at the outset that this might well be a straw dog proposal, designed to create unease or even outrage, so that another, less blatant proposal can be slid in to replace it. Either way, the government wins. If it doesn’t sense there is sufficient outrage with the initial white paper proposal, it can simply pass it into legislation. If there is outrage, the public might be sufficiently pacified by changes that could still stifle the activities of some societies. Lorne Eckersley is the publisher of the Creston Valley Advance.

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Bridge reports and statements differ

It is interesting to review the engineering reports from the 2009 old bridge and compare it to council recent public statements. In a brochure council mailed to every home in the city this year states; “Results of the old bridge’s annual examination clearly indicates the structure cannot be used in any way shape or form due to severe deterioration. Combined deficiencies to the struts piers and chords make the use of the old bridge structure for pedestrians or vehicles dangerous, Buckland and Taylor limited 2010.” My request to city hall for a hard copy of this statement, received the following answer. “Sorry we have no material to substantiate the statement.” What is the above then? The following engineering quotes are taken from the 22-page, 2009 inspection by Buckland Taylor the city’s present engineering consultant. 2009 engineering report states: “In general the extent of corrosion for all of the steel work for all three peers appears to be similar. The bridge does not show any signs of distress due to the corrosion of the steel work in the piers Council states as follows; “complete demolition of piers

and rebuilding from the ground up would be the only solution.” The city’s engineering report states. The 2009 diving report and videos were reviewed and qualitatively compared to the findings in 1971,2000, 2004 and 2005 diving reports. The general condition of the underwater portion of the bridge piers appears to be unchanged since 1971. Council further states, “The piers are not reinforced and is essentially rubble in some location” City’s engineering says “The bridge does not show any sign of distress due to the corrosion of the steel in the piers” A city’s document states, “due to the extent of wear, repairing the old structure is not a viable financial option.” The 2009 engineering report states, “In conclusion although the bridge is significantly substandard by current standards it appears to be in satisfactory condition for its present intended light traffic and pedestrian use.” Continuing use in this matter is dependent on regular monitoring of the bridge condition and prompt response to repairs needed that are identified.” Minor upgrade work that was identified and repair design

completed, was not done as was committed. Council has undertaken to make public statements about the condition of the structure with no qualifications or understanding of the magnitude of the problem. Hope the new council will have a independent third party professional evaluation of the present structure with particular attention given to the piers to identify the magnitude of the potential problem.’ Without a safety inspection and structural analysis we will never know if or when expenditures are justified for any action or expenditure on the bridge. The expenditure will have to be made at some time why not do it now and have the information to make the right decision for the financial future of Trail. How creating debt of $10 million for the proposed walking bridge $ 7 million for proposed library and $4-to-$5,000,000 for upgrades to the airport will create economic growth is difficult to understand. Prior to adding $1 million yearly payments to our present city debt payments, I think some sober second thought must be given to all projects now being considered. Norm Gabana Trail

Agency hasn’t made a case for more powers An editorial from the Toronto Star Canada’s spymasters have campaigned long and hard for the absolute right to shield their moles from judicial scrutiny, even if it makes it harder for innocent people to defend themselves in court against terror accusations. Our spy agencies have lobbied, as well, to be allowed to subcontract out spying on Canadians travelling abroad to our American, British and other allies, rather than do it ourselves, even if it exposes innocent people to arrest and imprisonment by flagging them to foreign authorities as bad actors. Now, thanks to Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s obsession with terrorism the Canadian Security Intelligence Service appears poised to get exactly what it wants: Absolute protection for its informants and the right to farm out spying. It’s a discouraging day for civil rights. And CSIS hasn’t even had to make a compelling public case that it needs these additional powers to do its job.

Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney unveiled the government’s latest shrug at civil rights on Thursday. In a bland communiqué he announced that he intends to amend the CSIS Act to “ensure that CSIS can protect the identity of their sources” and “to clarify CSIS’s authorities to act on threats abroad.” This comes in the wake of two court cases that didn’t entirely go CSIS’s way. The Supreme Court recently ruled that CSIS informants don’t enjoy blanket immunity — or “class privilege”—from being grilled in court when they bring evidence against terror suspects. In some cases, justice requires that they be cross-examined by a judge or defence counsel. And a Federal Court ruling last year slammed CSIS for deliberately keeping the court “in the dark” about its plans to unlawfully share data with foreign spy agencies by having them eavesdrop on Canadians abroad without proper authorization. It’s worth noting here that Canada’s courts have never publicly outed a CSIS source.

And as the infamous Maher Arar case showed, fingering an innocent person as a terror suspect can put them in peril. He was tortured in Syria. Yet even so Ottawa now proposes to give CSIS what it wants, despite the risks. Some may be tempted to shrug off Blaney’s changes as small beer in the fight against terror. Before Parliament rubberstamps this, Blaney and CSIS should demonstrate a compelling need, and spell out what safeguards will be in place to ensure that innocent people are not wrongly fingered. Canada has a good record of thwarting terror plots and bringing culprits to justice. If there is a credible case to be made that terrorists are running amok because CSIS or the police lack the wherewithal to nab them, then let’s hear it. Short of that, Parliament should be wary of erasing safeguards that ensure that Canadian citizens — even terror suspects — get a fair shake in court, and that they aren’t thrown to the wolves abroad.

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Horning, Ferguson battle for top spot BY TIMES CONTRIBUTOR Two draws hit the ice at the Trail Curling Club in Kootenay Savings Super League last week. With James MacKenzie and Team Castlegar Hyundai off to Kamloops for the Crown Of Curling Cash Spiel, it left the two undefeated heavyweights, Horning and Ferguson, to battle for top spot, in a game where the outcome was in doubt until the last rock. Team Ferguson outplayed Team Horning early in the match, with only a cross-ice double to lay two by Horning in the first their lone bright spot. Ferguson blanked the second, scored his own deuce in the third, then stole singles in the fourth and fifth to take a 4-2 lead. Momentum started to swing in Horning’s favour in the sixth, when Ferguson’s last rock over-curled, leaving Deane a free draw for three. Team Horning forced Ferguson to take one in the seventh, then blanked the eighth before Skip Horning, with only an inch of Ferguson’s shot rock showing, executed a perfect pick to take two, and a 7-5 lead coming home. Team Ferguson had a chance to tie with Rob’s last rock, but his hit and stay rolled agonizingly too far, scoring only one, and a 7-6 Horning victory. The Junior Boys were again involved in another exciting match, this time with Team Fines. Both teams threw caution to the wind, as skips Justin Umpherville and Ken Fines both played aggressively with many rocks in play. The see-saw battle saw four lead changes early, with Umpherville stealing two in the first, followed by a Fines open draw for four in the second. The Junior Boys bounced right back with three in the third, then with Fines facing five Umpherville stones in the fourth, his last rock draw was able to hold them down to only a steal of one, and a 6-4 Umpherville lead. The game changed in Team Fines favour in the fifth, when Umpherville’s come-around tap bounced just enough to give Fines room to follow the same path, and tap the shot rock back to lay another big four. Still playing aggressively, with a lot of guards in play, Team Fines stole singles in the sixth and seventh, before nailing the coffin shut with a steal of three in the eighth and a 13-6 win.

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BCHL commissioner stresses stability

deal with the NCAA to broadcast close to 40 NCAA games nationally this season which BCHL commissioner John Grisdale was will raise the profile of BCHL players and in Trail on Saturday to take in the Smoke opportunities available for young players Eaters game against the Langley Rivermen, contemplating their next move. and survey the state of the game in the “I’m really proud of the level of recognileague’s most eastern city. tion our league gets from the hockGrisdale recently signed a deal ey operations side,” said Grisdale. with the BCHL to stay on for three “Players want to come here, so our more years, and says his tenure, programs do a really good job of which began in 2003, has stretched scouting, and now we’ve got kids on longer than expected. talking about wanting to come out “When I got in, I was going to here, schools sending their kids out be in it for two or three years, and here, so from the hockey that side (here I am) 10-or-11 years later,” is good.” Grisdale told the Times. “I really Yet, small community-owned enjoy the people in the league, and teams like Trail face unique challenwe always have challenges but so ges. Whether it’s increased travel, JOHN does every group.” difficulty recruiting, problems with GRISDALE Under Grisdale, the league has players reporting following trades, become a jumpoff point for players or even getting local players to stay seeking scholarship opportunities to NCAA and play, they all hamper the team’s chanand CIS colleges and universities. ces on the ice and, ultimately, the bottom Over the last five seasons, the BCHL has line, yet Grisdale maintains that things are averaged 126 college commitments annu- looking up. ally, has won four RBC Cup national chamAt June’s AGM the league reduced the pionships during Grisdale’s term, as well number of cards carried by a team by Oct.1 as winning the inaugural Crescent Point to 30, which restricts teams from moving Energy Western Canada Cup title in 2013. kids in and out, said Grisdale. “It was 60-70 (commitments) in the early “Teams that have been more stable in the years when I started, now its 120-130 NCAA, program, and done a better job recruiting, CIS, so the advancement of player and it’s worked, and I think by the growth of the player-opportunity is responsible for close to hockey operation, more kids want to play $2 million in academic scholarships alone, in our league, and so it’s benefitted more so I am really proud of what our teams do programs.” there.” A combination of good scouting and The Sports Network also just inked a recruiting from the Smokies coaching staff BY JIM BAILEY

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has landed eight NCAA commits in Trail this season, a healthy increase from last year, and the results are showing on the ice. The realignment of the league into three divisions last season saved money for most teams, including Trail which lost over $70,000, but saved $6,000 on travel, and had its lowest total expenditures in the past three years. Still, inconsistency has been a factor in the BCHL as teams come and go, divisions realign, new playoff formats arise, and starting dates fluctuate as much as team rosters. Over the next three years Grisdale intends to stabilize the league, and keep the existing 16 teams feasible, sustainable, and relevant. His priorities include: standardizing a starting date and confirming whether the Showcase will continue to be a part of the opening weekend, maintain a consistent playoff and league format, and question the league’s future participation in the Western Canada and RBC Cup. “I think we need to really work towards to make sure the league is the most important part of what we do,” said Grisdale. “Right now our schedule is focused on the Royal Bank Cup, so they determine how that’s going to be and we back it up from there. We’re finishing our season at the end of February when hockey is just getting going. “I’d like to see us reconsider whether our involvement in those types of tournaments or championships is really necessary or should we worry more about having 16 teams that are healthy and happy rather than seeing just one go on.”

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Britain longs for NFL team

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LONDON - The British government wants an NFL team based in London. George Osborne, the British treasury chief, told the Evening Standard newspaper on Wednesday that the government will do whatever it can “to make this happen.” The NFL has been playing regular-season games at Wembley Stadium every year since 2007, and this season there are three games on the schedule. But they haven’t yet announced any plans to put a team permanently in the British capital. “We warmly welcome the chancellor’s strong support for the possibility of an NFL team in London and look forward to welcoming him to a game

at Wembley over the next few weeks,” the NFL said in a statement. “Our key priority is to continue to build our fan base in the U.K. so that there is strong demand for any future plans in London.” Detroit and Atlanta will play Sunday at Wembley, the home of England’s national soccer team. Last month, the Miami Dolphins beats the Oakland Raiders 38-14, and next month, the Dallas Cowboys will face the Jacksonville Jaguars. While there has been much talk over the last few years, feasibility of a franchise in London is uncertain. So is how many players

would want to join a team so far away from the rest of the league. “This is primarily a decision for the owners of the clubs and the NFL organization, but I’ve said to the NFL that anything the government can do to make this happen we will do, because I think it would be a huge boost to London,” Osborne said. The Jaguars also played at Wembley last year, losing to the San Francisco 49ers, and are slated to keep coming to London over the next two seasons. They are owned by Shahid Khan, who also owns English soccer club Fulham.

Because of Khan’s plan to keep his franchise in the British sports fan’s consciousness, the Jaguars have often been rumoured as the most likely team to relocate to Britain. Osborne, however, would not speculate on which team might pick up and move abroad. “There are 32 teams in America - and one of them could be a London team. That’s a serious prospect,” Osborne said. “It’s not going to happen overnight but over the next few years. I just think it will cement London as a global sporting capital as well as a global financial and business and cultural capital.”

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that he was on his way. We have tried to work things out, but I feel that he doesn’t want me anymore, or that he only wants me for a place to live and money in the bank. When he touches me, it doesn’t feel genuine. I recently found out that he has been on dating sites again, possibly meeting up with these women when he claims to be out fishing. When I asked him about it, he said, “I haven’t done anything. I just ask for photographs to see how far they will go.” Do you think he really wants me? Should I keep trying to work it out with him?

arrive at least an hour before the wedding to get everything set up and run the whole wedding reception to keep things on time. The guests probably won’t remember your decorations or the food, but if they don’t like the DJ, they will go home. When you tip your DJ, it tells him he did a good job and you are pleased with his work. It’s no different from tipping a beautician who owns her own shop. She still expects a tip. -- Omaha DJ’s Wife Dear Omaha: We understand that you want to support your husband, but those who own their businesses (including beauticians) should not expect tips when performing services. The fact that some people choose to tip anyway is fine and undoubtedly appreciated, but it is not required. Dear Annie: I read the letter from “Frustrated in North

Carolina,” whose mother-in-law doesn’t understand boundaries. When my brother married decades ago, they lived not far from our parents. Every now and then, our parents would stop by unannounced and just walk

in. One day they found the young couple was not, shall we say, dressed for company. It was the last time our parents ever did that. -- Always Some Humor Somewhere Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy

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Annie’s

I am scared that he is just going to keep hurting me. -- Alabama Dear Alabama: We can guarantee he will keep hurting you, because he doesn’t see that he’s doing anything wrong and has no interest in changing his behavior, no matter how much it upsets you. Please get some counseling on your own to decide what you are willing to tolerate and to determine your next step. Dear Annie: I was disappointed in your response to “To Tip or Not To Tip,” saying that wedding DJs and photographers who own their own businesses don’t expect to be tipped. That is not true. I am married to a man who has been a DJ for 40 years. He has many extra expenses. A week before the wedding, they make sure all the music is in order, and they do a lot of recording and cover the expenses associated with that. They

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Dear Annie: I have been married to my husband for six years. A few months after the wedding, I found out he was cheating on me. I saw his cellphone while he was sleeping and noticed the messages and phone calls. He had been meeting girls from dating sites, talking to them and exchanging photographs. He also wouldn’t come home till 3 or 4 a.m. I called one of the girls and told her I am his wife and she should stop talking to him. That’s when she told me she was pregnant with his child. I confronted my husband, who said the woman was lying. He also apologized and promised to stop cheating. Several weeks later, he was again out until after midnight. He texted that he was coming home, but I tripped and hurt my ankle. I called several times and left messages, but it took an hour until he texted

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Leisure

YourByhoroscope Francis Drake For Friday, Oct. 24, 2014 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Today you are concerned with private issues regarding the wealth and resources of others, shared property and debt. You can improve things almost certainly. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) In discussions with others, especially females, you will see ways to improve the relationship itself. Perhaps it begins with a two-way honest exchange? GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) If you have ideas about how to introduce reforms or improvements where you work, by all means, speak up. This is the perfect day to do this, and others will at least listen. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Parents and teachers might see a new way to deal with their kids today. Similarly, sports practices

will be productive by trying new ways of doing things. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Look around your home to see how you can make things better. Quite likely, you will see new uses and applications for something you already own. Clever you! VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) You will be convincing in discussions with others today, because you believe in what you say. Furthermore, you will attract others to your point of view. (You can’t lose.) LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Look for new ways to make money or new uses for something you already own. You can do this today, because you are in a resourceful frame of mind. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Take a serious look in the mirror and ask yourself what you can do to improve

your image in the world. How can you look better? SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Your ability to research something or ferret out the truth of an issue is excellent today. Not only do you have focus and perseverance, your Spidey sense is working as well! CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) You might attract someone powerful to you today,

probably a female, who could be overwhelming. (Possibly this person is you.) Either way, discussions will get things going today. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) When talking to people in authority today, you will impress them with your clear intentions and your ability to see a better way of doing something. It could involve cost-cutting.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Don’t fall for snake-oil talk regarding religion, politics and pseudo-intellectual issues. Although someone is convincing today, you need to make up your own mind about what you believe. YOU BORN TODAY You love to discover something new and wondrous with your painstaking attention to detail. You are a great craftsperson. This is the

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year you have been waiting for. It’s a time of expansion and great activity. Take advantage of opportunities. A major change might take place, perhaps as significant as what occurred around 2005. It’s time to try your wings! Birthdate of: Eliza Taylor, actress; Zac Posen, fashion designer; BD Wong, actor. (c) 2014 King Features Syndicate, Inc.

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Thursday, October 23, 2014 Trail Times

Your classifieds. Your community

250.368.8551 fax 250.368.8550 email nationals@trailtimes.ca Real Estate

Real Estate

Houses For Sale

www.allprorealty.ca All Pro Realty Ltd. 1148 Bay Ave, Trail 250.368.5000 www.facebook.com/allprorealtyltdtrailbc

OPEN HOUSE

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Trail $159,000

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Glenmerry $339,000 NG MI AR CH

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Ross Spur $329,000

Waneta

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Waneta Village $100,000

Glenmerry $64,000

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Classifieds Announcements

Employment

Services

Merchandise for Sale

Information

Help Wanted

Education/Tutoring

Misc. for Sale

The Trail Times is a member of the British Columbia Press Council. The Press Council serves as a forum for unsatisfied reader complaints against member newspapers.

Integra Tire, Woodyâ€™s Tire & Auto is looking for an experienced full time TIRE TECHNICIAN If you have experience mounting and balancing tires, are available for full time employment, and work well in a fast paced environment please contact Woody at Phone 250-364-1208 woodystire@gmail.com or in person at 1995 Columbia Ave in Trail

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Complaints must be filed within a 45 day time limit. For information please go to the Press Council website at www.bcpresscouncil.org, write to PO Box 1356, Ladysmith, B.C. V9G 1A9 or telephone (toll free) 1-888-687-2213.

Personals ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 250-368-5651 FOR INFORMATION, education, accommodation and support for battered women and their children call WINS Transition House 250-364-1543

LABOURERS, apprentice carpenters, carpenters needed immediately. Send resume to k2info@telus.net or call 250362-5552 **WANTED** NEWSPAPER CARRIERS TRAIL TIMES Excellent Exercise Fun for All Ages Call Today Start Earning Money Tomorrow Circulation Department 250-364-1413 Ext. 206 For more Information

PAMPER YOURSELF!!! Treat yourself to the ultimate in total relaxation!!! French/Swedish 10 am - 10 pm, 7/days Call 250-608-0206

Help Wanted

Now Hiring Cooks & Drivers Full time / Part Time Must provide own reliable vehicle and cell phone

4HERE S MORE 4HERE S MORE TO LOSE TO LOSE THAN JUST THAN JUST MEMORIES MEMORIES

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Also willing to do light cleaning and customer service

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Hourly wages plus gas allowance and gratuities

Help Wanted

Apply with references at Panago Pizza #103-1199 Bay Ave, Trail Not between 4pm-7pm WANETA PLAZA, TRAIL, BC Employment opportunity for a casual part-time

Janitorial Position

Related experience is an asset; must be physically fit. For detailed information call 250.368.5202. Applications with references will be received until October 31, 2014 at the Administration office, 205-8100 Hwy 3B or email lmacdermid@ anthemproperties.com. We thank all applicants and will only reply to those selected for an interview.

Cook Wanted Cook & kitchen help required. Apply in person with resume to Benedictâ€™s Steakhouse SchoÂżeld +iJhway 7rail 250-368-3360 An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators. Meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-780-7235051. GRAVEYARD F/T POSITION Opened for responsible adult. Apply with resume to manager @ Tim Hortonâ€™s, Trail, TuesSat. 9-5.

Upcoming Courses: Foodsafe Level I (Rossland) : Oct 27 Non-ProďŹ t Boards: Oct 29 Supervisor Safety Management: Oct 30 DiďŹƒcult Conversations: Oct 31 Make Plant Medicine: Nov 1 ToToRegister, Register, pleasecall call Nella please or at250.364.5770 250.364.5770

email trailce@selkirk.ca

Financial Services GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We donâ€™t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

Merchandise for Sale Firewood/Fuel Firewood, you cut. cord. 250-367-0274

$80 per

Help Wanted

100 YEAR OLD antique wash stand, good condition. 4 mounted winter tires P235/55/R17. Phone 250-3683695 A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20â€™40â€™45â€™53â€™ and insulated containers all sizes in stock. SPECIAL Trades are welcome. 40â€™Containers under $2500! DMG 40â€™ 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 HALLOWEEN Wigs, Makeup, Capes, Webs, Hats, Spiders +More. GADGETS & MORE. Downtown Trail. 250-364-0404 TWO TICKETS: Gordon Lightfoot, on October 31st @ Charles Bailey Theatre. Reduced price. 250-364-1671

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

1st Trail Real Estate

1252 Bay Avenue, Trail 250.368.5222 1993 Columbia Ave, Rossland 250.362.5200

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Warfield Rhonda

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189,900 Trail

549,000

250.231.7575 Rhonda

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Big Yard

Real Estate Houses For Sale 1585 Green Rd Fruitvale $326,500. Country living close to all amenities. This 4 bdrm family home is located on 1 acre with breath taking views. Dawn Rosin FAIR REALTY 250-231-1765

Trail

Rhonda

159,000 Trail

138,500

250.231.7575 Nathan

250.231.9484

Lots FRUITVALE, building lot, 40â€™x140â€™ level, backs on park. $44,000. 250-368-6076

$OLD

TRAIL, huge view lot, possible to subdivide, 360â€™x280â€™ irregular. $49,000. 250-368-6076

Real Estate ITâ€™S your move, make sure itâ€™s handled right!!!! Dawn Rosin Fair Realty 250-231-1765

Help Wanted

SEASONAL TRUCK DRIVERS NEEDED!

98,000 Warfield

250.231.9484 Nathan

Nathan

Both men and women are invited to apply for these rewarding positions. Please submit your application along with a photocopy of driverâ€™s license, a driverâ€™s abstract and references to substantiate driving experience to: Emcon Services Inc. 6150 2nd Street Grand Forks, BC V0H 1H4 Or fax (250) 442-2677 or by email: hlawson@emconservices.ca

250.231.9484

House & Acreage

EMCON SERVICES INC., Road and Bridge maintenance contractor in the Castlegar, Rossland, Trail & Fruitvale Areas, are looking for professional drivers for full time employment for the upcoming winter season. Qualifications for these positions are: â€˘ BC driverâ€™s license (minimum Class 3/Air) â€˘ Proven on highway trucking experience â€˘ Experience driving tandem axle vehicles and experience on a variety of transmissions including 13 speed.

SOLD

Trail

$OLD Rossland

Marie-Claude

299,900 Rossland

SOLD

250.512.1153 Marie-Claude

Beautiful ndo o Furnished C

250.512.1153

10 Acres

SEASONAL TRUCK DRIVERS NEEDED! EMCON SERVICES INC., Road and Bridge maintenance contractor in the Castlegar, Rossland, Trail & Fruitvale Areas, are looking for professional drivers for full time employment for the upcoming winter season. Qualifications for these positions are: â€˘ BC driverâ€™s license (minimum Class 3/Air) â€˘ Proven on highway trucking experience â€˘ Experience driving tandem axle vehicles and experience on a variety of transmissions including 13 speed. Both men and women are invited to apply for these rewarding positions. Please submit your application along with a photocopy of driverâ€™s license, a driverâ€™s abstract and references to substantiate driving experience to: Emcon Services Inc. 6150 2nd Street Grand Forks, BC V0H 1H4 Or fax (250) 442-2677 or by email: hlawson@emconservices.ca

Rossland

Marie-Claude

299,900 Fruitvale

250.512.1153 Rob

Rob

250.231.4420

Double Lot

Montrose

399,000

5 Bedroom

158,900 Fruitvale

250.231.4420 Rob

324,900

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Classifieds

Real Estate

Rentals

Townhouses

Apt/Condo for Rent

New Listing

Glenmerry Townhouse Totally reno’d, 3 bdrm, 1.5 baths, no strata fee

$170,000 250-368-1610

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 1/2 MONTH FREE RENT

WANETA MANOR Suites Avail Now

Please call

250-368-8423

Glenmerry 2bdrm. apt. F/S Heat included. N/S. $750./mo. 250-368-5908 PARKSIDE APARTMENTS. Large 1bdrm., insuite laundry, AC, secure quiet building. Call Richard 250-368-7897 TRAIL, 1BD, 1 Blk. to city, small fenced yard, suitable for dog. $625/mth 250-368-6076 TRAIL, 1BD. loft suite in triplex. $450./mo. + utilities. 1250-428-6788,1-250-428-7351 TRAIL, 2BDRM. Glenmerry. Newly reno’d, perfect for senior, no stairs. N/P. Utilities included. 250-368-1312. WARFIELD APARTMENTS. 2-bdrm, N/S, N/P. Long term tenants. 250-368-5888

Duplex / 4 Plex 1000sqf 2bdrm/2bath duplex for rent in Montrose. Close to bus stop, dble-pane windows, heat-pump, D/W, NP/NS. $850/month. Ph 604-374-0121

Homes for Rent E.TRAIL, 2bd. near Safeway, fenced yard. 250-362-3316

Bella Vista, Shavers Bench Townhomes. N/S, N/P. 2-3 bdrms. Phone 250.364.1822

Shavers Bench! 4 Bedroom, full basement, F/S, N/S, N/P. $900/month. 250-364-1551

Ermalinda Apartments, Glenmerry. Adults only. N/P, N/S. 1-2 bdrms. Ph. 250.364.1922

TRAIL, 2BD. cozy, character house in Lower Warfield. Ref. $700./mo. 208-267-7580

E.TRAIL, 1&2bdrm. apts. F/S, Coin-op laundry available. 250-368-3239

TRAIL, 2BD. + sunroom. Near Safeway. $795./mo. 250-3686075

E.TRAIL, 1bdrm. $575./mo. Heat, hot water, cable included. 250-362-3316

W.TRAIL, 1 or could be 2 bdrm. $575./mo. Phil 250-5510267

Francesco Estates, Glenmerry. Adults only. N/P, N/S, 1-3 bdrms. Phone 250.368.6761. FRUITVALE, 1BD. Very clean. Heat, power, cable & laundry. Avail. immed. n/s, n/p. 250-367-9199, 250-921-8985.

RV Pads Cascade Cove RV Park will have some fully serviced sites available for permanent yearly rental. For info please ph.250447-9510 or 250-666-0186.

Thursday, October 23, 2014 Trail Times

CITY OF TRAIL NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the City of Trail and Casino* that an election by voting is necessary to elect one Mayor, six Councillors and two School Trustees, and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are: MAYOR – One (1) to be elected Surname

Usual Names

Residence

CATALANO JONES MARTIN MCLEOD

Roger Doug Mike Ian

919 Nelson Avenue, Trail 1105 Marianna Crescent, Trail 114 Ritchie Avenue, Trail 3051 Highway Drive, Trail

Surname

Usual Names

Residence

CACCHIONI DOBIE GATTAFONI ROBINSON GEORGETTI JOLLY MACKINLAY PARK PASIN ROMANO SANTORI

Robert Carol Eleanor Rick Kevin Sean Donal Lisa Fred Sandy

604 Isabella Crescent, Trail 2081 Second Avenue, Trail 3851 Carnation Drive, Trail #311 – 3550 Highway Drive, Trail 3573 Marigold Drive, Trail #109 – 3525 Laburnum Drive, Trail 1043 McLeod Road, Fruitvale 3732 Carnation Drive, Trail 417 Olivia Crescent, Trail 4 Hazelwood Drive, Trail

Surname

Usual Names

COUNCILLOR – Six (6) to be elected

SCHOOL TRUSTEE – Two (2) to be elected Residence

HANIK Terry 495 Rossland Avenue, Trail MANNING Lorraine 1378 Birch Avenue, Trail WILSON Mark 2255 Patrick Drive, Trail * Residents of Casino are eligible to vote for the office of School Trustee only. ASSENT VOTING ON PROPOSED LOAN AUTHORIZATION BYLAW The following question will be submitted to the electors of the City of Trail: “Are you in favour of the City of Trail enacting Bylaw No. 2781 authorizing borrowing of $6,288,000 for the construction of an integrated municipal library and museum facility?” SYNOPSIS OF PROPOSED LOAN AUTHORIZATION BYLAW INTEGRATED LIBRARY AND MUSEUM CONSTRUCTION LOAN AUTHORIZATION BYLAW NO. 2781 – This bylaw authorizes the City’s borrowing of up to $6,288,000 to construct a building that will house the municipal library and museum. The intent of the bylaw is to authorize the financing of the project over a 25-year term. TAKE NOTICE that the above is a synopsis of the proposed bylaw and that this synopsis is not an interpretation of the bylaw. The full bylaw may be inspected at Trail City Hall, 1394 Pine Avenue, Trail, BC during regular office hours, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday. VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS GENERAL VOTING: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2014 8:00 am to 8:00 pm Trail Memorial Centre Gymnasium 1051 Victoria Street, Trail, BC ADVANCE VOTING: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2014 -andWEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2014 8:00 am to 8:00 pm Trail Aquatic & Leisure Centre – Multipurpose Room 1875 Columbia Avenue, Trail, BC SPECIAL VOTING OPPORTUNITIES will be available on Friday, November 14, 2014 at the noted times to qualified electors who are residents or patients of the following facilities: • Columbia View Lodge, 2920 Laburnum Drive, from 10:30 am to 12:00 noon; • Rose Wood Village, 8125 DeVito Drive, from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm; • Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital, 1200 Hospital Bench, from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm. ELECTOR REGISTRATION A list of qualified electors entitled to vote at the election has been prepared on the basis of the Provincial List of Voters. If you are not on the list of electors, you may register at the time of voting by completing the required application form available at the voting place. To register you must meet the following qualifications: • 18 years of age or older • Canadian citizen • resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding voting day • resident of OR registered owner of real property in the City of Trail for at least 30 days immediately preceding voting day, and • not otherwise disqualified from voting. Resident electors will also be required to produce 2 pieces of identiﬁcation (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity. Non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, as well as proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and if applicable, written consent from the majority of the other property owners. MAIL BALLOT VOTING Electors may vote by mail if they: • have a physical disability, illness or injury that affects their ability to vote at another voting opportunity; OR • expect to be absent from the City of Trail on general voting day and at the times of all advance voting opportunities. TO REQUEST A MAIL BALLOT PACKAGE: You can request a mail ballot package by submitting the following information to Trail City Hall by mail (1394 Pine Avenue, Trail, BC V1R 4E6), telephone (250-364-0809), fax (250-364-0830) or email (voting@trail.ca) before Thursday, November 13, 2014 at 4:00 pm: 1. Full name; 2. Residential address; 3. Address of the property in relation to which you are voting (for non-resident property electors only); 4. Method of delivery of your mail ballot package: (a) pick up at Trail City Hall; (b) regular letter mail through Canada Post to residential address; OR (c) regular letter mail through Canada Post to an alternate address provided when requesting the mail ballot package; and 5. If you are not on the list of electors, to ensure you receive the correct registration application form in your package, you must indicate whether you are going to be registering as a resident or non-resident property elector. The City of Trail will send out mail ballot packages commencing on November 5, 2014. To be counted, your mail ballot must be returned and received by the Chief Election Officer no later than 8:00 pm on November 15, 2014. For further information on the voting process or the bylaw, please contact Michelle McIsaac, Chief Election Officer at (250) 364-0800 or Sandy Lucchini, Deputy Chief Election Officer at (250) 364-0809. Michelle McIsaac, Chief Election Officer

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Downtown Trick or Treat Route Map

BAY AVE.

- Performance Fitness

- Unforgettables

CEDAR AVE.

HELENA ST.

Canadian 2 for 1 Pizza Speed Wash Laundromat

Ye Olde Flower Shoppe - The Gift Shop - Women’s Journey to Fitness

Alexander’s Family Hair Care

SPOKANE ST.

Shhhh Fashions & Gifts -

The Doorway -

Pro Creative Design Lab -

- Trail Coffee & Tea

Bay Ave Music -

Casa di Cioccolato Cedar Ave Salon -

- Lauener Bros Jewellers Ltd.

- Silverfern Framing

PINE AVE. Barks and Recreation

Hot Spot Diner -

PINE AVE.

JJ’s Fashions -

- Shoppers Drug Mart Kootenay Konnect -

- 5 SKATE

- Luca Hair Studio

- Doell Photo

ELDORADO ST.

- Ferraro Foods

Pharmasave -

FARWELL ST.

City Bakery (until 1pm only)

CBAL -

Kathleen Plaa Notary Public

- Kootenay Savings Credit Union

- L’Bear’s Health Food Ltd.

Y. 3B)

BAY AVE. - Kootenay Insurance Services

CEDAR AVE.

- Rock Island Tape Centre Ltd.

- The Pastry Shop

- Valley Fireamrs

- RHC Insurance Brokers

JJ L’Rock Coffee Bar

ESPLANADE

VICTORIA ST. (H W

Enjoy trick or treating at these downtown businesses on Saturday, October 25th from 10am to 3pm, and join us on the Esplanade for more Halloween fun!

Trick or Treat map courtesy of the Trail Times

If your business is not listed and you’d like to participate, it’s not too late! Just open your doors from 10am - 3pm and be ready for trick or treaters!

Friday, October 24th 6:00pm - 8:00pm

at the Trail Aquatic & Leisure Centre Regular admission applies.

Saturday, October 25th 10:00am - 3:00pm

Trail Market on the Esplanade, haunted house, PT the Clown, hay bale maze, marshmallow roast, games, face painting and more!

For more info see Events at www.trail.ca or call 250.364.0834

(While you’re out and about, check out incrEDIBLE trail’s Halloween displays throughout downtown!)

1:00pm - 2:30pm

Free Halloween skate at the Trail Memorial Centre

3:30pm

Costume contest

4:30pm

Free movie at the Royal Theatre (Hotel Transylvania)

sp Hosted by:

City of Trail

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Thursday, October 23, 2014 Trail Times

It’s time to tuck your toys away for the winter

es, it is that time. important than ever Most of us have now that most of our summer toys that gasoline has up to ten we put away at percent ethanol in it. this time of the year. Be Ethanol grabs moisture they cars, boats, RVs, or from the air and then bikes proper storage is will separate out of the very important. Lack of ron fuel and sit at the botuse can cause more probtom of your fuel tank. lems than you think. The fuel pump pick up Mechanically Fuel gets stale and is in the bottom of the Speaking turns to varnish. Seals fuel tank. When the dry out and moisture separated water/ethanol corrodes. Tires get flat spots. The mix is large enough it could prelist goes on. vent your vehicle from starting Putting a vehicle away for the and anywhere present in the fuel winter requires a few basic steps. system it can start the corrosion Add fuel stabilizer to your fuel process. tank and fill it up (not too full After adding the fuel stabilthough). A fuel stabilizer is more izer, run your engine for a while

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The Local Experts™

to distribute the stabilized fuel throughout the fuel system. Having a full fuel tank limits the amount of condensation build up from heating and cooling during storage because of the limited room for moisture laden air in the top of the fuel tank. Immediately before storage is also the time to change your engine oil and filter. Engine oil is designed to keep corrosive acids, water and dirt in suspension. Leaving dirty, acidic motor oil in your engine while not in use would allow the bad components to separate out and start the corrosion process on your engine’s internals. A dry storage area is also

important. Storing vehicles above dirt or grass outdoors is usually not the best. Moisture from the dirt and plants accelerates corrosive processes. Care of your vehicle’s battery during storage is a must. Left connected in your vehicle the battery will discharge fairly quickly. Modern automobiles have fairly high parasitic draw. Multiple computer devices all require a little electricity to keep their memories alive. A discharged battery left out in below zero temperatures will freeze and become a useless lump of lead. Disconnecting and removing the battery to a place that it can

be kept charged is one possibility. Many vehicles now require special tools and procedures after the battery is disconnected to get a vehicle set up and running again without any warning lights on. If your storage place has power consider using an automatic battery maintainer to keep the battery charged and the vehicle powered up and ready to roll in the spring. Remember when you are storing watercraft, in many cases the cooling system does not contain antifreeze. All the water must be drained out and possibly antifreeze installed to prevent freezing. Many have seen water’s ability to break metal. Hard plastic breaks even easier.

KOOTENAY HOMES INC.

WE CAN SELL YOUR HOME. NOBODY HAS THE RESOURCES WE DO!

1358 Cedar Avenue, Trail • 250.368.8818 www.kootenayhomes.com www.century21.ca STING NEW LI

Mark Wilson

250-231-5591

mark.wilson@century21.ca

83 Perdue Street, Trail

$159,000

This immaculate gem offers 3 bdrms, 2 full baths, beautifully decorated with modern spacious kitchen and bathrooms, wood floors, high ceilings, large living room and updated windows and doors. Move right in and enjoy Call Deanne (250) 231-0153

966 Upper China Creek Road, Genelle

710 Redstone Drive, Rossland

$425,000

$99,000

$237,500

2143 Topping Street, Trail

This 4 bed/1 bath home offers privacy and 2 acres! Many upgrades! (wiring, plumbing, heating, roof, fencing, landscaping). Call your REALTOR® now to view.

The work has been done. Upgrades include extensive electrical and plumbing, and roofing. The kitchen is gorgeous. There are 3 bdrm on main and 1 down and the location is terrific. Call your REALTOR® for your appt to view, you will be glad you did.

Affordable 4 bdrm home with huge private deck. This home has been freshly painted and is incredibly charming. Walking distance to downtown Trail. Call your REALTOR® today.

Call Deanne (250) 231-0153

Call Richard (250) 368-7897

Call Mary M (250) 231-0264

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Call me today for a free market evaluation

640 Shelley Street, Warfield

$214,000

730 Binns Street, Trail

$139,000

Bright south facing 1 bdrm condo with new flooring, amazing southern views and great sun exposure. The building has shared laundry, fitness room, games room and sauna. Call your REALTOR® today!

Well maintained 3 bdrm family home with lots of upgrades! Bright sun room, amazing views, new flooring, paint, trim, railing, electrical and windows. Call your realtor today to view!

Filled with character! Original hardwood floors and wood trim, updated electrical, country kitchen and remodeled bathroom. Single car garage and plenty of off street parking. This home is move in ready.

Call Christine (250) 512-7653

Call Art (250) 368-8818

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628 Forrest Drive, Warfield

Brand new spacious home a few steps from walking and x-country trails and Redstone golf course. This 4 bdrm, 3 bath home features 2 car garage with ample storage area, rec room spacious living area. Call your REALTOR® for more information or a personal tour.

$259,000

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#305 - 1510 Nickleplate Road, Rossland

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Mark Wilson ext 30 250-231-5591

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

$139,000

250-231-1101

terryalton@shaw.ca

Tonnie Stewart

250-365-9665

tonniestewart@shaw.ca

Jodi Beamish 250-231-2331

jodi.beamish@century21.ca

Mary Martin

250-231-0264

mary.martin@century21.ca 1237 Erie - Ross Spur Road, Fruitvale

$117,000

6.5 acres. Good building sites. Southern exposure. Drilled Well. Treed. Great price. Call today to view. Call Mark (250) 231-5591

Richard Daoust

250-368-7897

richard.daoust@century21.ca

Mary Amantea

250-521-0525

OT LARGE L

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Bill Craig

250-231-2710

bill.craig@century21.ca

204 Hudu Creek, Fruitvale Rural

$240,000

2498 Hwy 3B, Fruitvale Rural

$299,000

Deanne Lockhart

1669 Moran Frontage Road, Castlegar Rural

250-231-0153

deannelockhart@shaw.ca

$339,000

5 bdrm on 7.91 acres with large shop. Needs some effort but would be well worth it.

Duplex with 25 acres and barn. Side by side offers 3 and 2 bdrms.

4 bdrm 3 bath on .43 flat acres with 2 car garage, 3 f/p, central vac, u/g sprinklers and newer roofing.

Call Terry 250-231-1101

Call Tonnie (250) 365-9665

Art Forrest

250-368-8818 c21art@telus.net

8327 Highway 3B, Trail

$469,000

1998 Old Salmo Road, Fruitvale

1643 McQuarrie Street, Trail

5 bdrms and 3 baths, open plan living area, large deck, attached single car garage and 30 x 40 shop! This one won’t last long. Call today!

A snug little house with newer flooring and paint on main and new carpet and drywall in the basement. Excellent location.

Call Jodi (250) 231-2331

$319,000

$109,000

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Stunning package! This home features Brazilian Cherry hardwood floors, a great floor plan, and amazing mountain views. The home is well maintained and filled with light. The yard is completely private and features an in ground swimming pool!

Call Mary M (250) 231-0264

Christine Albo 250-512-7653

christine.albo@century21.ca

Dave Thoss

250-231-4522

dave.thoss@century21.ca

Dan Powell

Christina Lake 250-442-6413

powelldanielk@gmail.com