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It's fixed, it's too expensive and it's just a beauty pageant.

Those are the top three fallacies Michelle Epp is hearing about the Trail Ambassador Program this season.

Since Epp took over what used to be called “There’s no the Miss Trail pageant, cost. And it’s there's never been not about a shortage of young wearing heels women ready to partake in the program's 2009 and dresses “this ain't no beauty and being pageant” revamp.

This fall it's been difgirly girl. ferent. Only three girls It’s about have come forward to empowering be part of the six-month training sessions that the girls.” include community MICHELLE EPP service commitments, physical activities, speech writing and public speaking engagements.

“I am convinced there's too many misconceptions,” said Epp, herself a former Miss Trail. “The worst is hearing that people think it's fixed. That's very hurtful.”

Another is that parents think the program is going to cost a lot of money, she explained, adding that there is no fee to join and events such as Cinderella's Closet help reduce the cost of formal wear for the Silver City Days pageant.

“Having kids in sports and other activities is expensive so I think parents assume the program will cost a bunch of money,” she said.

“There's no cost. And it's not about wearing heels and dresses and being girly girl. It's about empowering the girls.”

Ella Meyer, Trail's current queen, reminds potential candidates that local organizations sponsor the girls and contribute $500 toward the cost of outfits and other incidentals.

She and Trail Princess Samantha Theobold have been actively campaigning for weeks, but so far their message about the program's benefits is falling on deaf ears.

“We also hear that the time commitment is a problem,” said Theobold. “But this year the training is only on one day, Sunday. And it's scheduled later in the day so it doesn't interfere with church.”

There's one other factor that Theobold mentioned could be deterring some girls from running, which is the influence of social media.

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Ashley Quigley (left) and Rayanna Miskulin are warming up for this year's Grey Cup game slated for Nov. 30. The day after the big game, the Grade 8 students will attend the BC Lions Skills for Life Summit in Vancouver, which is a unique opportunity to meet the team's players and talk about school-related issues such as erasing bullying and ending gender violence.

Crowe students awarded Grey Cup tickets and trip to youth summit

BY SHERI REGNIER Times Staff

An unexpected summons to the principal's office can give any high schooler the jitters.

After the call turned out to be a surprising windfall for two Grade 8 students, the jitters turned into high fives all around the school's office.

Ashley Quigley and Rayanna Miskulin were each presented with a ticket to this year's Grey Cup game and seats to the BC Lions Skills for Life Summit in Vancouver the following day.

“We got called down and I was so scared wondering 'What did I do?'” said Miskulin.

“When Ms. Jones explained to us what we were in the office for, I started jumping around I was so excited.”

The girls were chosen from 147 Grade 8 J.L. Crowe Secondary students over a five-day vetting process that included input from all their current teachers and past grade school teachers.

Quigley and Miskulin have proven leadership merits, a good report card status and posi-

tive attendance records at Crowe and Webster Elementary and Fruitvale Elementary schools respectively.

“Our school won the opportunity to send two students to the Grey Cup game,” explained counsellor Loretta Jones. “We had a list of Grade 8's narrowed down to 18 students and these girls emerged as the top candidates.

“Their families should be very proud of them and the school is certainly very proud of them and what they will learn from this experience.”

Jones, who is the trip's chaperone, said creating leaders within the school through opportunities such as the summit supports Crowe's mandate for promoting positive school climate and culture.

“We look forward to them returning to JL Crowe and sharing their knowledge with us,” she added.

The summit brings together students in grades 6 to 8 from each school district across the province to participate in a one-day event.

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VISAC opens Small Treasures gift shop for holiday season

By Sheri Regnier Times Staff

Shopping local for holiday gifts is worth every cent.

Especially with so many of the area's talented artisans offering unique wares at the VISAC gallery in downtown Trail.

Small Treasures Fine Art & Crafts for Christmas opens today and runs four days a week until Dec. 19.

There's plenty of one-of-a-kind gift ideas including knitwear and crochet, ceramic flatware, decorative knick knacks, Christmas decor, paintings and photography prints.

The newest VISAC member, Renee Kyle, is a multi media artist who recently landed in Trail after years of living on Canada's east and west coasts before she crossed the pond to Europe for eight years.

She found her place in the Kootenays by settling in Creston for a few years. But a job with Trail Association

for Community Living, had Kyle moving to the city and bringing her remarkable talent for three dimensional sculpture, ceramics and painting to the local art scene.

Kyle says she's just beginning to find herself in Trail art community, because at first she wasn't even sure there was one.

“I was involved in the art community in Creston and like Trail, you had to look for it,” she explained. “But once you find it, you realize it is very much alive and vibrant.”

Her paintings, which are done in acrylics and acrylic mediums for texture and depth, are included in the Small Treasures show.

However, her usual medium is a composition of found objects that are formed into eclectic doll sculpture.

“Sometimes I have to stop whatever I am doing and create a doll,” said Kyle. “I use whatever material I have at hand because

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Renee Kyle uses whatever material she has on hand to sculpt her mixed media sculptures. She's VISAC's newest member, and is showing her paintings for the first time in Trail, during the studio's fine art and crafts sale. they don't seem to want to wait.”

Her first formal training was an Intuitive Doll Making workshop in Calgary, although she refers to her pieces as figures or mixed media sculpture.

The dolls are deeply personal and not for sale, explained Kyle, though she has given them away and donated one to the Art Trot fundraiser in Creston.

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“I will be putting the paintings in the Small Treasures show to see what people think and to share what I do.

If they sell, I will be happy to be helping VISAC.” The art studio is located in the basement of the Greater Trail Community Centre with direct entrance on Helena Street.

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Candidates in the 2014 Trail Ambassador Program got a historical tour and lesson from the historical society’s Sarah Benson as part of the program preparing young women to represent the City of Trail.

Program builds self-esteem

FROM PAGE 1 “We are ambassadors representing the city,” said Theobold. “So, we have to be careful about pictures and things that are put out on Facebook.”

Cheyanne Friess, a current BC Ambassador and Miss Trail 2013, maintains that a common misconception is that the Trail Ambassador Program only focuses on the materialistic side of pageants.

“While we do have gown modelling, it is to showcase confidence and poise,” she said. “The program is a safe haven for girls to grow and become confident at their own pace.”

Besides the age-old myth that the program only focuses on beauty, Epp has heard girls say they are too shy to talk in front of strangers, let

alone walk across a well lit stage.

“These are the girls we want to work with because they get the most out of it,” she added.

Friess is a shining example of how the program supports teenaged girls build esteem, self assurance and faith in oneself.

“I went from being so shy I couldn’t even order a pizza over the phone,” she recalled. “Now I am someone who can speak in front of a crowd of strangers.”

Although Friess admits she still gets butterflies before putting herself in the limelight, her time spent in the Trail Ambassador Program was worth every moment.

“But without the experience, I wouldn’t be who I am today so I am truly thankful I took the plunge.”

Duo thrilled about trip to Vancouver

FROM PAGE 1 The gathering will be hosted

by BC Lions players, who will hit on topics like erasing bullying, the impacts of gender violence and mental health issues, plus the power of positive choices.

During the first few months of high school, the girls admit to being overwhelmed by hallways packed with older students and high school culture in general.

“I was scared and nervous at first,” said Quigley, while Miskulin nodded in agreement. “But we’ve gotten into the groove, and now we hope

to bring back ideas from the summit.”

With the Grey Cup still over a week away, (Nov. 30) the teenagers are already planning what to pack for their trip, which includes a plane ticket to Vancouver, accommodations at the Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel, and SkyTrain fare to and from the stadium.

Miskulin is looking forward to revisiting the city and seeing the 102nd football championship live. And she predicts it’ll be the Montreal Alouettes or the Edmonton Eskimos will hoist the Cup. But like most teenagers,

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Quigley, on the other hand, has never travelled to the coast so she’s ready for the bright lights and big city adventure.

“It’s going to be a new experience, and my Mom is so excited for me. She said this is something I cannot miss.”

The BC Skills for Life Summit takes place at the Richmond Olympic Oval. The event provides an opportunity to tour WorkBC’s Find Your Fit, a hands-on session to help with career planning and leadership role playing called ‘Be More Than A Bystander.’

Trail's new taxi service is only a couple of weeks old, but has already had a positive effect on local business.

Trail Taxi can be seen around town picking up and dropping off customers and Ferraro Foods has the new company's phone ringing off the hook.

Danny Ferraro from the popular local grocery store says the new business, an extension of the Creston Cab Company, is a vital service for his customers and is in high demand.

“Some days we call 20 times, but I would say on average, at least two or three times a day,” he said.

“Some days are busier than others, but it is all about the seniors who don't have licenses anymore.

That is who it has really impacted.

I think we needed this service and I think they are doing a great job. I haven't heard one complaint.”

Jeff Boag, owner of The Arlington Bar and Grill, says in his case, no news from customers is good news.

“I haven't had any calls saying, 'I want to come to the bar, but I can't get down there,'” he said. “I haven't heard a thing and that is good in my books.”

Ken Parker owns the Creston

Cab company and the vehicles in Castlegar and Trail and he says everything has been running smoothly.

“We have invested in vehicles in all those places, and I think that everything is going great,” he said.

“Some good news is that we have been able to employ the past drivers that were employed at (Champion Cabs) and they say they are happy to work for us.”

As with any new business, there is a bit of a learning curve before everything is set in place, and Parker says the one issue that has come up has to do with changes in procedure.

“The way we would like (paperwork) done is different than the way the (drivers) have done it before,” he said. “It is just a bit of fine tuning.”

The company is already expanding its service in Castlegar and has the licensing set up to add another vehicle to Trail in the future.

“We are approved to have two vehicles in Trail, two in Castlegar and two in Creston,” he said. “We are in the midst of putting in a second one in Castlegar because we have contracts with Canada Post there. We are already approved (for a second vehicle in Trail) and getting a licensed vehicle wouldn't be difficult.”

Lead testing shows positive results

By Sheri Regnier Times Staff

A Trail watchdog program is headed in the right direction.

But there's always further to go because health-wise – no lead is good lead.

The Trail Area Health & Environment Committee (THEC) presented results from this fall's blood lead testing clinic Tuesday, and keeping with the ongoing trend, the average blood lead level in toddlers is on the decline.

Results from 119 children, aged six to 36 months in Trail and Rivervale, tested an average 4.3 µg/dL (micrograms per decilitre) compared to last year's 4.9 ug/dL. Overall, 89 per cent of the youngsters tested were below THEC's mandate of 10 ug/dL. Those results mean the program is within striking distance of its 2015 goal of an average of 4 µg/dL and 95 per cent of children testing below 10 µg/dL. “There's nothing magical about

the 10 ug/dL range and there's nothing magical about five,” noted Dr. Robert Parker, Medical Health Officer with Interior Health. “But we know that nobody needs lead in their body and it's not helpful in anyway. Science keeps coming in showing that even low levels can have subtle neurological effects in children, so the goal is to continue reducing lead levels.”

He acknowledged that some children test as low as one or two and others in the six to 10 range, which is the reason THEC tests that demographic each year.

If a child does show serum lead in the higher range, public health and a team of community-led services, follow up with the family to suggest modifications to effectively lower the blood lead count.

Simple changes such as more frequent hand washing can help although there are cases requiring more complex interventions like certain home renovations and soil remediation.

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The change to a single wholesale price for every product takes effect April 1, the same date B.C. is permitting private or government liquor sales in separate facilities inside grocery stores.

Attorney General Suzanne Anton said the change is to create a “level playing field” for liquor retailing in B.C., after private store operators complained that the existing system gave government stores an unfair price advantage.

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A slot machine user at Penticton Lake City Casino got more than they bargained for upon hitting a jackpot.

According to Aly Couch, media relations for the B.C. Lotto Corporation, on Jan. 20 a slot machine that was supposed to have a maximum payout of $1,000 erroneously displayed a jackpot of $99,999.97.

“BCLC reached a settlement agreement with the player as a customer service gesture. In this particular case, BCLC could verify that a jackpot had occurred but was unable to confirm that the amount was anything other than what had displayed on the screen,” said Couch.

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A new wholesale price structure for the thousands of products sold in liquor stores will be the same for all retailers, set to retain the $1 billion in revenues the province takes in annually from liquor sales. Anton said she doesn’t expect substantial changes in retail prices.

The B.C. Government Employees Union, representing government liquor store staff, welcomed the Sunday openings and increased hours to help their stores compete.

“The move to a single wholesale price will only be in the public interest if it protects and expands over time provincial revenue,” said BCGEU president Stephanie Smith.

Premier Christy Clark said the government’s liquor policy review showed “people really like their government liquor stores” because of the wide selection and well-trained staff.

Clark agreed with Smith that government stores are well positioned to compete with private outlets, which are generally not unionized and pay lower wages.

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from the city for losing last Saturday’s election.

Under a policy approved by council in 2010, Wright will be eligible for a separation allowance equal to a tenth of his annual salary for every year he’s served. Since he’s been mayor for 12 years that works

out to about $50,000 said New Westminster human resources director Joan Burgess.

Coun.

Betty McIntosh, who decided not to run for reelection after spending 15 years on council, is eligible for approximately $20,000. Tax will be deducted from the payouts.

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The allowances are capped at 12 years, said Burgess. That means even if Wright was reelected he would not have been eligible for any more money than he will receive now when his term ended four years from now.

Burgess said the separation allowances are common amongst municipalities in the province since municipal elected officials do not receive a pension for their service while staff do.

Former councillor Bob Osterman, who was defeated in 2011, was the first to receive the allowance.

Burgess said the city accounts for the possibility of payouts when it’s an election year.

“We would ensure it’s part of a budgeting process that we are aware when an election comes up that an outcome could be that we’re going to pay out some severance,” said Burgess.

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Director won Academy, Emmy, Tony and Grammy awards THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Mike Nichols, the director of matchless versatility who brought fierce wit, caustic social commentary and wicked absurdity to such films, TV and stage hits as “The Graduate,” ”Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf,“ ”Angels in America“ and ”Monty Python’s Spamalot,“ has died. He was 83.

The death was confirmed by ABC News President James Goldston on Thursday. Nichols died Wednesday evening.

The family will hold a private service this week; a memorial will be held at a later date, Goldston said.

During a career spanning more than 50 years, Nichols, who was married to ABC’s Diane Sawyer, managed to be both an insider and outsider, an occasional White House guest and friend to countless celebrities who was as likely to satirize the elite as he was to mingle with them. A former stand-up performer who began his career in a groundbreaking comedy duo with Elaine May and whose work brought him an Academy Award, a Grammy and multiple Tony and Emmy honours, Nichols had a remarkable gift for mixing edgy humour and dusky drama.

“No one was more passionate than Mike,” Goldston wrote in an email announcing Nichols’ death.

Meryl Streep, whose films for Nichols included “Silkwood” and “Heartburn,” said he was “an inspiration and joy to know, a director who cried when he laughed ... an indelible, irreplaceable man.”

Director Steven Spielberg called Nichols “a friend, a muse, a mentor, one of America’s alltime greatest film and stage directors.”

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November 18, 2014 at the age of 90, Sam peacefully passed away with his family by his side.

Sam was born October 4, 1924 at Columbia Gardens, BC to Peter and Mary Konkin; he was the oldest of four. Sam married the love of his life Nellie Konkin on February 25, 1943 and they later moved to Trail where they raised their three girls.

Sam and Nellie did extensive world travel through USA, Europe, Russia and the Caribbean. Sam enjoyed many summers at their “Little Hawaii” Christina Lake home. He was an avid gardener and a member of Birchbank Golf Course for 63 years. Sam was a member of the Kiwanis Club of Trail since 1953 and recently awarded with the Mel Osborne Fellowship for his years of service. He was a successful business man and excelled at any endeavor he partook in.

In recent years Sam compiled his life notes and published a book, “My Story” which he was very proud of.

Sam was often heard saying how fortunate he was for all his family to be so close and now, we all will be heard saying how fortunate we were to have had him.

Sam is survived by his daughters; Maryanne Bai, daughter Tiffany Ledbetter (Dawn), sons Reuben Bai (Heidi), Gentry Konkin ( Jacqueline) Padn, Noah and Trey; Judy ( Jerry) McQuary, son Matthew Cleaveley, daughter Stacey Cleaveley (Tom); Debbie (Gord) O’Genski, daughters Samantha (Trevor) Fennell, Paige and Grayden, Tracee (Bryan) Zelke, Evalyn and Markus. Also left to survive is his brother in law Jack (Sarah) Polovnikoff and numerous nieces and nephews.

Sam was predeceased by his dear loving wife of 70 years, Nellie, his mother Mary, father Peter, in-laws Jacob and Mary Polovnikoff, brothers Peter and Ed Konkin, sister Winnie Hadikin and brother-in-law Peter Polovnikoff.

A special thank you to Dr. Wilson, Dr. Scotland, Dr. Halperin and the staff at Columbia View Lodge for their excellent care of our Dad/Deda.

A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, November 26th, 2014 at 1pm at The Riverbelle in Trail. Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services is entrusted with arrangements.

As an expression of sympathy, donations in Sam’s memory may be made to the KBRH Health Foundation - Critical Care, 1200 Hospital Bench Road, Trail BC V1R 4M1 or www.kbrhhealthfoundation.ca You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence at the family’s online register at www.myalternatives.ca

Renza Venturini age 93, passed away peacefully at Rosewood Village Trail BC on November 19, 2014 with her family at her side. Renza was born on November 13, 1921 at Segromigno Monte, Italy.

Renza is survived by her daughter Mariella (Terry) Ius and Adrienne (Stephen) Frame, her brother Renato (Marisa) Stefani (and their children and grandchildren) and her sister-in-law Graziella (and her children and grandchildren). Renza leaves behind her cherished grandchildren Chris (Cindy) Ius, Stephanie Ius, Lindsay and Logan Frame. She was predeased by her husband Ivo in 1987.

A consummate mother and homemaker, Renza was an excellent cook and enjoyed preparing meals for her family and friends. She also enjoyed gardening and took special pride in her beautiful roses. She was most content when surrounded with the laughter of her loved ones. She was a strong woman who was very generous with her love.

She will be sorely missed by those who grieve her. Some die without having really lived, while others continue to live, in spite of the fact that they have died. She will always have a place in the hearts of the people who were fortunate enough to have loved her as she truly was an unforgettable woman. She was a member of the Sisters of Columbo and the CWL in Trail.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, November 24, 2014 at 10:00 am at Holy Trinity Catholic Parish at 2012 3rd Avenue, Trail, BC with Father Bart van Roijen, Celebrant. The entombment will take place on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at 3:00 pm at Oceanview Cemetery. Gwen Ziprick of Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services™ has been entrusted with arrangements.

As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation at 4 - 1551 Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 9M9 or online at www.heartandstroke.bc.ca You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence at the family’s online register at www.myalternatives.ca.

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Checking out of checkout charities

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t’s becoming increasingly common, it has a tremendous capacity for doing good and about 75 per cent of Canadians, according to polls, dislike it.

What am I talking about? Checkout charity — the practice that some retailers use to collect donations to support charities of their choosing.

Would you like to round up your purchase to the next dollar? Would you like to add $2 to your total bill? Would you like to buy a package of books for $10/$20/$30 that we will donate to a school/ literacy program/library?

It all seems innocuous enough. Who doesn’t want to spend a few extra cents or a couple of bucks and walk out the door feeling well, uh, charitable?

Lots of people, it seems, and many more than I would have guessed. I’ll admit to being one who has never really objected to the practice.

I have stood behind people in a checkout line and heard people, often quite indignantly, say no.

My first response has been to think of them as cheap.

Or grouchy. Or downright selfish. More recently, though, I have become more sympathetic. Why should someone be put in the position of saying no to making a charitable donation when they set out from home to buy groceries or a prescription or any other item?

How smart is it for a business to put customers in a situation that they might actually find humiliating?

A number of years ago I was offended when a business sponsored a toonie toss or some such thing at a hockey game, all net proceeds going to a charity of that business’s choice. And then they fully expected to have employees pictured in a photo, making a “donation” to the charity. The photo would be considered “news” of course, and the newspaper would not charge to run it.

What I couldn’t understand, and still don’t, is why the business was so eager to take the credit for a donation that was made by people who had already paid to attend the hockey game. Their staff may (or may not, I don’t remember) have pitched

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ECKERSLEY This is the Life

in to pick up toonies from the ice, but the net cost to the business was zilch.

Pretty good little scam, I thought. Get other people to make donations and then take the credit.

There is absolutely no question about the shaming value in asking customers to make donations at a checkout. W hen I am in another town or city and am faced with the question I don’t even hesitate to say no.

Not my community. Not my charity. I’m just here to make a purchase. But it’s an altogether different situation when I am faced with the decision here in town. It is my community. I know most of the checkout clerks. Chances are good that I know the

customer behind me and even better that he or she knows who I am.

So now I am making a choice not based simply on whether or not I happen to share the business’s enthusiasm for a particular charity, but on how my decision might be perceived by others.

I have considered making it my personal policy not to donate at all, ever, to checkout charity requests. Why not create an extension to food writer Michael Pollan’s adage that says, “Don’t buy your food where you buy your gas.” Good advice, I think, so why not make an addendum: “And don’t make your charitable donations where you buy your food.” But that would eliminate supporting any of the many organizations that set up tables to sell raffle tickets or a myriad of items to raise funds.

Do I want to include them in my new axiom?

Probably not.

Walking past a table and ignoring the fundraisers or shaking your head no is slightly different than being caught between a rock (the cashier) and a hard place (the

customer in line behind me). Besides, it’s easy enough to plan a route that allows one to completely avoid those tables.

Avoiding checkouts and ducking out the door without paying for goods is frowned upon, even if you think you have a good excuse.

It’s hard to simply dismiss out of hand the checkout charity practice.

I’ve been involved with enough fundraisers to know what a struggle it is to sustain non-profit groups and pay for the many, many good works they undertake.

But if I was running a business that used the practice while knowing that a large percentage of customers don’t like it, I’d be concerned. If the business was committed to matching the donations of its customers, I’d be much more likely to find checkout charity something to consistently support. And that might just be a key factor for me in the future?

Put your money where my hand is.

Lorne Eckersley is the publisher of the Creston Valley Advance.

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Letters & Opinion

Manufactured fear becoming a Canadian-made epidemic

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anada is becoming a that makes a mockery of both nation of fear. Threat “fair” and “elections”, the is lurking everywhere. evisceration of the Fisheries But the source is Act, and the wholesale gutnot terrorism. The fear now ting of the country’s other haunting Canada is a creeping environmental safeguards. and insidious sense of unease Related to these events are the that has been rising almost hidden layers of the Senate unnoticed for a decade. It is scandal and the robo-call now infecting fiasco threatenthe mood of the ing the electoral whole country. process itself.

Much of this Meanwhile, the fear is invented g o v e r n m e n t ’s and unjustified, numerous failed manufactured appeals to the for political Supreme Court purposes. The suggest that Russians are only an apolitRay going to claim ical judiciary the natural stands between resources of our Canada’s Charter Troy Media country’s Arctic and enacted laws so we need a that contradict strong and resolute national Canadians’ rights and freegovernment to protect our doms. interests.

Fear also haunts civil serCrime is making Canada vants. Any escaped and uncona dangerous place to live – trolled information is deemed even though statistics show dangerous to a government the crime rate has been fall- that is attempting to microing for decades, attributed manage message and image. almost exclusively to fewer Federally employed scientists youth as our demographics are muzzled, their interviews shift to an aging population. curtailed, their movements Addiction, of course, is pro- supervised, their communicafiled as destroying society so tion with the press carefully the perennially ineffective vetted, their scientific con“war on drugs” must be inten- clusions adjusted to be more sified, punishment increased, ideologically appropriate, and incarceration mandatory, and their collaboration with other socially beneficial injection scientists handicapped by facilities such as Vancouver’s implicit or explicit censure.

In-Site subjected to exhaustive In federal ministries, the government legal challenges. climate of anxiety and threat An economically vulnerable is so pervasive that employCanada must rush to finalize ees are afraid to discuss their those few multinational trade work, to innovate, or to deviagreements that are still avail- ate from explicit managerial able. And any celebration or directions. declaration of war, together Closed research facilities with any publicity about a and libraries create fear by lurking enemy, always raises propagating ignorance. Even the level of useful fear. librarians of federal instituThe fear eroding Canadian tions are fearful of speaking comfort is difficult to articu- openly lest they divulge knowlate because it is the grad- ledge or opinion that conflicts ual accumulation of multiple with official objectives. events. In Parliament, it has An atmosphere of stringent been the cavalier use of pro- control from the political top rogation, the omnibus bills to the bottom of civil servants that prevent the adequate has now created sufficient examination of hidden legisla- intimidation that the result tion, the unprecedented clos- is self-censure, contagious ure on important debates, the fear and oppressive silence – a so-called “Fair Elections Act” model demonstration of fear’s

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political usefulness.

As for the public, innocuous non-profit organizations such as bird-watchers are being monitored to ensure they don’t engage in political activity incompatible with the current government’s agenda.

Canada’s spy agency has been collaborating with industry to thwart protesters who might object to federally sanctioned projects such as Alberta’s oil sands and its associated pipelines of Northern Gateway, Trans Mountain and Keystone XL. The National Energy Board has been granted powers to promote these projects by overriding provincial, city and municipal laws. In the process, the NEB has set evidence parameters that are so dysfunctionally narrow as to prevent an adequate examination of the “public interest”, has allowed the proponents to avoid answering pertinent questions, and has compounded its conspicuous bias by eliminating the critical cross-examination of evidence.

A government that pursues power for power’s sake manufactures fear. When power is its only objective, such a government becomes paranoid, devious and ruthless, so anxious for its own survival that it spreads its fear everywhere, so fixated on its own security that it is incapable of recognizing or responding to the real fears haunting Canadians.

The principal fear now seems to be environmental, a deep and creeping dread that is casting doubt and controversy on almost everything we are attempting to accomplish in this country.

When this dread is not addressed or even recognized, people become restive, trust erodes, confidence falters, institutions are questioned, laws are challenged, social order is shaken, and the fear feeds more fear.

Ray Grigg is the author of seven internationally published books on Oriental philosophy, specifically Zen and Taoism.

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Friday, November 21, 2014 Trail Times

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Trail & District Churches

The Mission of the Church Scripture quotations are from the RSV unless otherwise noted.

“Grace to you and peace ... from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and ruler over the kings of the earth.

To Him who loved us and washed us from our sins in His own blood ... to Him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen” (Rev. 1:4-6 NKJV).

This is the beginning of the book of Revelation, which begins as a circular letter to the seven Churches of Asia. This letter is from John who wishes the Churches of Asia grace and peace from Christ who has risen from the dead and has saved us by his blood, which “washed us from our sins” (Rev. 1:5 NKJV). He “loved us and washed us from our sins in His own blood” (Rev. 1:5 NKJV).

Here briefly stated we have the basic soteriology (the doctrine of salvation) of the New Testament; namely that in the death of Christ on the cross our sins are taken from us. Christ came to save us from our sins, because we cannot free ourselves from the burden of guilt for our sins that depresses our spirit. “Who can say, ‘I have made my heart clean; I am pure from my sin’?”

(Prov. 20:9). No one can say this. Only God can do this for us, and he can only do it justly, as is fitting and necessary for an all-just God, by suffering himself the just and necessary punishment for our sins. And this he did by dying on the cross. “Christ died for our sins” (1 Cor. 15:3).

It is the mission of the Church to proclaim this good news (gospel) to all the peoples of the world, for all need to hear and believe this good news, since no one can save himself from the burden of his own sins. No one can forgive himself and free himself from his crippling and depressing guilt. Only God can do this for us, and he does it through the death of Christ on the cross, when we put our faith in him (John 3:16, 36).

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It was for this reason that Christ came into the world, and he sent his apostles to preach this saving message to all the peoples and nations of the world. It is the Lamb of God, Christ, who saved us by his blood shed for our sins on the cross. O Lamb of God, “You were slain, and have redeemed us to God by Your blood out of every tribe and tongue and people and nation” (Rev. 5:9 NKJV). God wants us to preach this so that all can experience the fullness of salvation that he sent into the world in his Son, for without knowing and believing this, people live is sadness and fear of what will happen to them after death.

The saints who are now in heaven are those who “have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb” (Rev. 7:14). Through their faith, Christ’s death has cleansed them from their sins. “You were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your fathers ... with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot” (1 Pet. 1:18-19). A ransom price was paid to God, the blood of Christ on the cross, in reparation for our sins, and this is applied to us when we believe in him and invoke his saving death. “For if the sprinkling of defiled persons with the blood of goats and bulls ... sanctifies for the purification of the flesh, how much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without blemish to God, purify your conscience from dead works to serve the living God” (Heb. 9:13-14).

It is the message about this salvation in his blood that Christ has sent us to proclaim to all the peoples of the world in all the languages of the earth. He sent us to do this when he said, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature” (Mark 16:15 NKJV). To do this is the essence and heart of the mission of the Church to the world. © Copyright 2007-2009 Rev. Steven Scherrer www.DailyBiblicalSermons.com

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‘Just shoot me’ is not a plan

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he legalization of physician-assisted suicide is before the Supreme Court of Canada. According to a 2014 survey, 84% of Canadians agree “a doctor should be able to help someone end their life if the person is a competent adult who is terminally ill, suffering unbearably and repeatedly asks for assistance to die.”

While the push to legalize physician-assisted suicide has Canadians passionately debating the right to die and what it means to die with dignity, the debate has had little louise effect in motivating those who are healthy to prepare for their own eventual death. Everyday Theology Research indicates that most people are fearful of suffering during the dying process. I think we communicate this fear subconsciously through actions that let us believe we can cheat death.

These actions are not necessarily bad, and may even motivate us to continue living life to our fullest, but they do nothing to ease the way into death or make our dying easier for those we love.

One way we may communicate our fear of dying is to pretend that we are not getting older, obsessing over aging, or jealously guarding our independence, symbolized in our reluctance to surrender our driver’s license, or downsizing.

We avoid taking practical steps to make our death and dying easier for others. Only 56% of adult Canadians have a signed will, and less than 29% have appointed a power of attorney; fewer have designated a substitute decision-maker for health matters. We are highly unlikely to preplan our funeral, even though 75% of us believe doing so would make things easier for our family.

Even our spiritual preparation for death can be limited to our last days when our families seek out the appropriate individual to administer the rites of the dying according to our traditions.

We think we have lots of time to prepare ourselves to meet our maker and to get our affairs in order, even though death is the one thing in life of which we can be certain.

The Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association, partly in response to the public discussion about euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide, has a suggestion that can help us prepare for death and dying. It recommends that we start talking about end-of-life issues with our family, friends and health-care providers, and suggests that individuals create an Advanced Care Plan (ACP) that will provide direction for our care when the time comes. An ACP is comprehensive plan that can help us live life until its natural conclusion; it is not a sign up sheet for assisted suicide.

While the public discourse has Canadians talking about the death and dying of a small minority, most of us skirt around the topic of our own mortality. I know that I do. The conversations I have with others about death are largely superficial. We talk about avoiding suffering, and want to die in our sleep after a long, healthy and happy life. And, should we become decrepit or senile, we joke about telling our kids to “just shoot me”, which really is not much of a plan when it comes to preparing for death and dying.

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Langham Cultural Centre recognized as one of B.C.’s best buildings The Nelson Star On the heels of its 40th anniversary celebration, Kaslo’s Langham Cultural Centre has been named a runner-up in the Architecture Foundation of BC’s Best Buildings contest.

The contest, which marked 100 years of architecture as a profession in BC, received more than 450 nominations. People were then invited to vote online for their favourites in four regions, including the interior.

The top 25 in each category were then forwarded to a panel of judges to assess their “appearance, sentimental value, historical significance and originality.”

The judges were BC artist and heritage expert Michael Kluckner, journalist Shelley Fralic, and Architecture Foundation chair David M. Hewitt.

In the interior category, the winner was Seabird Island School in Agassiz, and the runners-up were the Fernie courthouse and Langham Cultural Centre. The judges remarked that the Langham was the “only nominated site recalling the JapaneseCanadian internment during the Second World War.” The Langham was erected in 1896-97 by

It also houses two galleries, a theatre, and museum. The Langham, which won Heritage Canada’s national prize in 1977, recently marked its 40th anniversary as a cultural hub with a gala weekend that reunited many of its

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By 1974, it was on the verge of demolition when a local group saw its potential and restored it. In the words of its nominator, Nicola Harte, whose parents were among those who saved it, “To this day it plays a vital role as a cultural arts centre throughout the West Kootenay supporting regional and national professional artists, as well as emerging Columbia Basin artists.”

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And it must not have any class of its own shares traded on any stock exchange.

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The Hockey Canada Century Tour pulled into town and opened Wednesday at the Trail Memorial Centre. Clockwise from top left: Brenda Butlin is awarded the Canadian Tire Hero of Play award from owner Craig Lattanville, while the Trail Smoke Eaters Connor Brown-Maloski, Scott Davidson, and Bryan Basilico celebrate Canada’s win at the World Juniors with Taya, Ayla, and Sam. The ‘61 Trail Smoke Eater captain Cal Hockley and Norm Lenardon also visited the tour that pays homage to the ‘61 World Championship Smokies team, which marked the end of an era.

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Times Sports Editor

A Century of Hockey Canada wouldn’t be possible without the millions of volunteers who dedicate their time and efforts to making minor hockey a success throughout the country, and Canadian Tire in partnership with Hockey Canada is recognizing those people on a local level during the year-long cross-country tour.

On Wednesday, Trail Canadian Tire owner Craig Lattanville presented Greater Trail Minor Hockey Association treasurer Brenda Butlin with the Canadian Tire Hero of Play award at the Century of Hockey caravan at the Trail Memorial Centre.

“It’s an honour,” said Butlin. “There is a need for people to be volunteering, especially people without children in the system.”

Amidst the high-tech interactive displays, video screens, and 100 years of hockey artifacts, organizers from Hockey Canada introduced Butlin and presented her with a Hockey Canada jacket and jersey, and her name on the Hero of Play trophy.

Butlin has been involved with hockey in Trail for over 13 years as an executive member of the Rossland-Trail Minor Hockey Association

(RTMHA) and the newly formed Greater Trail Minor Hockey Association (GTMHA). She volunteered through the years that her son Brandon played minor hockey and continued on after he left. Butlin helped shepherd the amalgamation of the RTMHA and Beaver Valley minor hockey into the GTMHA as treasurer and remains involved behind the scenes to ensure finances are kept under control and minor hockey remains affordable for families in Trail.

The Hero of Play honour is awarded to a volunteer in each of the 100 cities the caravan visits this year in celebration of a century of Hockey Canada.

Lattanville, a big supporter of local sport in Trail particularly the Canadian Tire Jump Start program, was proud to be a part of the award ceremony.

“I think it’s a big part of our community here in Trail and more importantly across the nation,” said Lattanville. “It’s a great accomplishment that Brenda and others have achieved for the outcome of hockey, absolutely.”

The Hockey Canada Century Tour hits the road today for Red Deer, and will wind up the year at the World Junior Hockey Championship in Toronto and Montreal Dec. 26 to Jan. 5.

Smoke Eaters look to carry momentum on the road

By Jim Bailey

Times Sports Editor

The Trail Smoke Eaters embark on their final journey to Vancouver Island this season looking for a three-game sweep as they get set to face the Cowichan Valley Capitals, the Nanaimo Clippers, and Victoria Grizzlies on the weekend.

“We are looking for six points,” said Smokies coach Nick Deschenes. “We are going to start with the first game and go from there. We took four-of-six in the last swing in that part of the world, so we have to have these points and the group is capable I think.”

Trail is coming off a couple of crucial home wins against Victoria and Coquitlam and will look to extend that streak against

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Cowichan on Friday. The Capitals are mired in the basement of the Island division with a 4-17-0-1 record and are led offensively by former Smoke Eater Kyle Horsman with 12 goals and 17 points on the season. The 20-year-old played 40 games for the Smokies in 2011-12 netting three goals and four assists that season.

His production this year almost equals the 22 points he put up in his previous campaign accounting for almost one quarter of the Caps 53 goals scored this season.

At the top end of the spectrum is the Clippers who lead the Island division with a 16-7-0-0 record and are second overall in the league with 32 points. Trail plays Nanaimo on Saturday, a team that has scored more goals, 104, than any team in

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the league and have six scorers with 20 or more points. The Clips are led by high flying forwards Sheldon Rempal, Jacob Jackson, and Brendan Taylor who have 29, 28, and 27 points respectively.

Trail will then face Victoria on Sunday a team they beat 10-4 last Friday at the Cominco Arena. However, Victoria is coming off an impressive 5-4 victory over Nanaimo on Wednesday as they move to 9-8-0-4 and pull within three points of third place Powell River.

The Smokies meanwhile are led by Charlie Zuccarini, 14-12-26, who picked up three goals and two assists in the two wins, including the double-overtime winner in the 4-3 victory over Coquitlam Saturday.

Adam Todd and Dallas Calvin will return to the line up, but just as the Smoke Eaters look to be healthy, the Smokies lose Craig Martin and Brian Basilico to injury.

With their next win, the Smoke Eaters will surpass their 10-win total from all of last year, and despite a vast improvement, Trail still finds itself in sixth spot in the Interior division, but will look to make up ground on the Island this weekend.

“Our focus is to be in the playoffs, which (means) it’s going to be beaten for sure, that’s what your goal is,” said Deschenes.

“I still think we are better than our record says, and i think there is more potential to play better and accomplish more.”

The Smokies next home game goes Nov. 28 against the West Kelowna Warriors.

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Meanwhile, out in the valley, the Nitehawks face a big test tonight in the only local game this weekend. Fernie, apparently back to its ways from last decade, when they were almost annually the Nitehawks biggest obstacle to ultimate playoff success, will provide an accurate picture for the staff in Beaver Valley concerning the Nitehawks chances of a championship run.

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What’s done likely cannot be easily undone, but council should seriously reconsider adding any more such changes to the core area in light of an aging, less pedestrian-mobile, population. The town has waited too long for change for that change to be less instead of more positive for the people who operate businesses here, including sports teams.

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He should tell them the truth. He played a big game and got burned.

on: From Germantown, Tenn.: I wouldn’t have suggested that he speak to these people again.

They have shown, quite sadly, what they think of him. Better to give his money to his favorite charities. They will truly be grateful.

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and has no offspring.

He has always been very opinionated about other people’s children.

While raising four of my own, he would say, “If he were my child, he’d never get away with that,” or, “Why can’t you keep them home when we go out to eat?”

My daughter is now 48. She has no children, although her three siblings do. She is just like her uncle, saying the kids are all lazy and ill mannered.

This is not true. They are honor-roll students and are active in many after-school programs.

Their teachers always praise their efforts and accomplishments.

I realize that having children is not for everyone, but childless people who think they have all the answers about how to raise kids and are critical of yours are uncomfortable to be around. Is there any way to get them to stop? -- Proud Grandma

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Dear Annie: My sister, “Ellen,” bought my mother a car when Mom moved in with her. Ellen promised it would belong to Mom when she paid her back.

Mom has made payments for three years.

But she and Ellen had a fight, and not only did my sister kick Mom out of the house, but she has taken the car.

Both of their names are on the title, but there is only a verbal agreement about the rest.

Does my mother have any recourse, or should she just cut her losses and move on?

-- Disgusted with My Sister in Texas Dear Texas: If Mom’s name is on the title, and there is a record of payments (perhaps in your mother’s checkbook), she is already a part-owner of the car. But in order to resolve this legally, your mother would have to sue Ellen, creating a permanent rift.

Sometimes these argu-

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YourByhoroscope Francis Drake For Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Grab every chance to travel or explore further education in the next month to expand your horizons. Travel for pleasure will delight you.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Romantic interests with someone might heat up in the next month. Meanwhile, many of you will benefit from the wealth and resources of others. Keep your pockets open!

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Because the Sun is opposite your sign for the next four weeks, you will need more sleep. That’s because the Sun is your source of energy.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) The month ahead is a wonderful time to get better organized. Give yourself the right tools -- shelving, file folders, labels, cleaning

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equipment, whatever -- to do a bang-up job.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) You are now entering one of the most playful months of the year for you! Enjoy romance, vacations, social occasions, playful times with children and sports events.

Yahoo!

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Your attention will turn to home, family and domestic matters in the next four weeks. Home-decorating projects will appeal.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Your pace will be busy with short trips and errands in the next month. This is not the time to stay at home.

Get out and hustle!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Money, cash flow and earnings will be your focus in the next four weeks. Many of you will buy treasures for yourself and loved ones as well.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) The Sun and Venus are in your sign now for the next month. This makes you charming, magnetic and appealing to everyone. Lucky you!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Work alone or behind the scenes in the next few weeks. Use this time to ponder what you want your new year (birthday to birthday) to

be all about.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) You are entering a onemonth period that is ideal for sharing your dreams for the future with friends and members of groups. Explore this, because their feedback will help you.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) The Sun is now at the top of your chart for the next four weeks. This is the only

time this happens all year.

It casts a flattering light on you, which makes you look good to others. Demand the advantage!

YOU BORN TODAY You are freedom-loving and opinionated. Your values matter, and you will fight for the freedom of others. As a parent, you are committed and care about the welfare of children. This is a testing year of growth and building; however, this growth will

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Full Time Position Late night 7pm to 3am and early morning 3am to 11am.

Responsible adults apply with resume at Tim Horton’s Trail Tuesday-Saturday 9-5pm

Cook Wanted Cook & kitchen help required.

Apply in person with resume to Benedict’s Steakhouse Scho¿eld +iJhway 7rail 250-368-3360

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In Memoriam Joanne deFrias, (nee Mather) Always in our hearts and never forgotten. Missing you very much. Give Brandon a hug for me! Carlos and Family.

needed at The Greek Oven drop resume at back door between 9 - 11 Tues to Sat 400 Columbia Ave, Castlegar ask for Peter

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TRAIL FOE Auxiliary #2838 Meeting Monday, Nov.24th, 7:30pm

Full time / Part Time Must provide own reliable vehicle and cell phone Also willing to do light cleaning and customer service

Line Cook

needed at The Greek Oven bring in resume after 2 pm Tuesday to Saturday ask for Lenore

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TRAIL DENTAL office requires: Registered Dental Hygienist, part-time position and Certified Dental Assistant for one day per week. Apply to ivis50@outlook.com

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Apply with references at Panago Pizza #103-1199 Bay Ave, Trail Not between 4pm-7pm An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators. Meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-780-7235051.

REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPISTS For various resort locations in the Kelowna and area.

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FOUND: white tabby, young male cat, Old Waneta Road (Greenhouse) looking for a good home. 250-364-1777

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Route 303 15 papers 12th Ave, 2nd St, Grandview Route 304 13 papers 12th & 14th Ave

Route 341 24 papers 10th Ave, 8th Ave, 9th Ave Route 344 17 papers 10th Ave, 9th Ave Route 345 12 papers 10th Ave, 9th Ave Route 347 16 papers 10th Ave, 9th Ave, 9th St Route 348 19 papers 12th Ave, Christie Rd Route 346 27 papers 8th, 9th & 10th Ave Route 340 24 papers 10th Ave, 7th St, 8th St

West Trail Route 149 7 papers Binns St, McAnally St, Kitchener Ave

Warfield Route 195 12 papers Blake Crt,Whitman Way

Sunningdale Route 211 26 papers Hazelwood Dr, Olivia Cres, Viola Cres.

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Rossland

CARRIERS NEEDED FOR ROUTES IN ALL AREAS

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School District No. 20 (Kootenay-Columbia) School District No. 20 (Kootenay-Columbia) is looking for multiple casual employees for the On-Call List in custodial, bus driving and direct student support. Casual staff can expect to work 3 – 5 days a week; however, casual work cannot be guaranteed. Individuals looking to work in a rewarding team environment all across our School District (Rossland, Trail, Fruitvale, Castlegar, Robson) with the likelihood of attaining a permanent position in the future should apply immediately!

Custodians: • Building Service Worker Course Certificate or equivalent, minimum of two (2) years of work experience as a custodian or building service worker in a commercial or industrial setting, or an equivalent combination of training, education or experience. • Rate of Pay: $21.60/hr + 13.4% in lieu of benefits = $24.49 / hr with an additional 1.0% increase on July 1, 2015. Premium of $0.35 for afternoon shift. • Hours of work: afternoon shift between the hours of 2pm and 11pm; day shift between the hours of 6am and 2:30pm • In the past year, many of the employees hired to the casual custodial list have been awarded positions soon after joining the School District 20 team!

Bus Drivers: • Valid Class 2 driver’s license with Air endorsement (course takes approx. 2 weeks to complete through Mountain Transport Institute 1-877-965-DRIVE) • Rate of Pay: $24.34/hr + 13.4% in lieu of benefits = $27.60 / hr with an additional 1.0% increase on July 1, 2015. • Hours of work are between 6:30am and 10:00am and 1:30pm and 4:30pm with the opportunity to work charter trips in between regular routes. Bus drivers work the same schedule as students and have the Winter break, Spring break and summer off! • In the past year, many of the employees hired to the casual driving list have been awarded positions soon after joining the School District 20 team!

Education Assistants, Child Care Workers, Child & Youth Care Workers: • Completion of Classroom and Community Support Worker Program, Special Education Assistant Certificate, Special Needs Worker Program or equivalent training and experience. • Rate of Pay: Education Asst/Child Care Worker - $23.27/hr + 13.4% in lieu of benefits = $26.39 / hr with an additional 1.0% increase on July 1, 2015. • Rate of Pay: Child & Youth Care - $24.34/hr + 13.4% in lieu of benefits = $27.60 / hr with an additional 1.0% increase on July 1, 2015. • Direct Student Support staff work the same schedule as students and have the Winter break, Spring break and summer off! • In the past year, many of the employees hired to the casual direct student support list have been awarded positions soon after joining the School District 20 team‌some without even working on the casual list!

For full position details including qualifications and how to apply please refer to the Careers with SD20 section of our website at www.sd20.bc.ca.

It is understood that applicants agree to confidential reference checks of all previous employers. We appreciate your interest but regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Recycling

Garage Sales

Musical Instruments

Sunshine Recycling

Trail, 1330 Esplanade. Indoor Market. Every Saturday, 10-3.

Farmers produce, baked goods, arts & crafts. Vendor tables available $10. 250-3686076; (cell) 250-231-3172

Services

Services

Art/Music/Dancing Bring your Band to the Next Level Hire a multi-instrumentalist with experience and flair.

Dynamite vocals, saxophones, flute, guitar and very strong harmonica.

I have an extensive background in performing blues, latin, jazz, rock, country, and original music.

We only pick up refundable recyclables such as: pop, water, juice & alcohol bottles and cans.

For pickup please call 250.368.6300 or 250.231.4560

I am a powerful stage presence, a quick study easy to get along with, healthy, and hold a valid passport.

25% of income donated to Friend of Friends Clubhouse, a charitable organization.

To inquire please call 250.368.6343

I have recently purchased a home in Rossland.

I am not interested in non-paying gigs.

Merchandise for Sale

Some of my past pro gigs include: Jack Singer Hall in Calgary, AB Banff Centre for the Performing Arts Banff Hotel Ballroom Edmonton Convention Centre and Blues on White in Edmonton, AB Call Ronald Halliday @ 778-457-0011 or email hallidaykoots@shaw.ca

Financial Services

Auctions NATIVE ART & ARTIFACTS AUCTION Sunday Nov. 23rd, 12:00 Noon Preview 9:00am Croatian Cultural Centre 3250 Commercial Drive.

Vancouver OVER 475 ITEMS!

Bill Reid pendant, NWC baskets, totems and masks, Navajo Jewelry, SW pottery, early Norval Morrisseau painting Info - Consignment - Appraisals

604-657-2072 / 604-657-1147 www.seahawkauctions.com

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We don’t rely on credit, age or income.

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Household Services A-1 FURNACE & Air Duct Cleaning.

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

Painting & Decorating REASONABLE QUOTES. Great local references. Have your house looking nice before the holidays. 250-921-5599

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A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock.

Trades are welcome.

40’Containers under $2500!

DMG 40’ containers under $2,000 each. Also JD 544 & 644 wheel Loaders & 20,000 lb CAT forklift.

Wanted to buy 300 size hydraulic excavator.

Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Misc. for Sale Affordable Steel Shipping Containers for sale/rent 20’ & 40’ Kootenay Containers Castlegar 250-365-3014 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

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Tire Storage

Heated, secure & insured Pick up & delivery service available 250-365-7416

Thursday, Nov 27th 6 pm to Midnight

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

1364 Bay Ave, Trail 250-368-8878

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MIDNIGHT MADNESS! 1 NIGHT ONLY! Bay Avenue Music

Heavy Duty Machinery

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Acreage for Sale FRUITVALE, 80ACRES. Near Champion Lake Golf Course. $300,000. 250-367-0274

Commercial/ Industrial Property EAST TRAIL, Second Ave., near Safeway. 33x100 lot.

Ideal location for small business. City property tax break for 10 years. 250-368-5749

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194,000 Trail

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Rhonda

149,000

250.231.7575 Nathan

250.231.9484

3BD., 2BTH. well maintained Trail home. Finished basement with rental potential, many great upgrades. Photos available. $162,500. Call 250551-0261

Mortgages PRIVATE MORTGAGE Lender. Funding smaller - 2nd, 3rd, & interim mortgages. No fees!

Pls email: grpacific@telus.net or call (604)736-6914.

Rentals

Misc. Wanted

Rent To Own

WANTED old photographs of Trail, including buildings, schools, sporting venues & events, parks & the Columbia River. 250-368-8986

3 brdm modular home w/upgrades in rural Castlegar .064 acre w/pool & workshop call Jessica 250 505-7420

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Rhonda

138,500

250.231.7575 Nathan

250.231.9484

Business ExcellentOpportunity Location!

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134,000

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This largeWell 4 bedroom home is walking distance to the established, very busy massage high school, St. Michaels & downtown Trail! therapy business and equipment for sale.

Huge yard and ample parking here.

Call for Call yourfor private more viewing details! today!

250.231.7575 Rhonda van Tent 250.231.7575 Coldwell Banker 1stst Trail Trail Real Real Estate Estate 1252 Bay Bay Ave Ave Trail, Trail, BC BC 250-368-5222 250-368-5222

Rossland

Marie-Claude

279,900 Rossland

$225,000

250.512.1153

10 Acres

1201 Columbia Ave, East Trail

169,500

$

Country roads take me home to this 1 1/2 storey mountain side chalet. Located on .83 of an acre.

This is one of the best buys in East Trail. A must to view!

Rossland

Marie-Claude

299,900 Fruitvale

$

250.512.1153 Rob

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1328 Glendale Avenue, Salmo

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250.512.1153 Marie-Claude

Beautiful ndo o Furnished C

4750 Highway 3, Salmo

59,900

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2363 Caughlin Rd, Fruitvale

$339,000

Beautiful 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom family home with a large park like yard.

399,000

$

250.231.4420

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Bring Offer

5 Bedroom

481,234

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Attention horse people! This 4 bedroom home is all set up for horses! 9.13 acres, 30’x 52’ shop with attached hay shed.

“It’s YOUR move. You want it handled with care”

Dawn Rosin realtor® 250.231.1765

dawnrosin@shaw.ca www.westkootenayhomes.com

Fruitvale Rob

219,500 Fruitvale

$

250.231.4420 Rob

319,000

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250.231.4420

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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. character apt., reno’d, non-smoking adult building, coin-op laundry, close to Downtown. $525./mo. includes heat. 250-226-6886 TRAIL, 2BDRM. Glenmerry.

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

TRAIL, 3BD. Bright, clean, spacious, in quiet bldg. W/D. S.exposure w/deck, off-street parking. N/S. $835./mo. Avail.

Nov28.Call/text 503-302-5428 TRAIL, spacious 1&2bdrm. apartment. Adult building, perfect for seniors/ professionals.

Cozy, clean, quiet, comfortable. Must See. Best kept secret downtown Trail. 250368-1312 WARFIELD, 1BD. F/S. Coin laundry, storage. Secure bldg.

N/S, N/P. $625. util.incl. 778239-1843 W.TRAIL 2-BDRM.. $725.

N/S, N/P. F/S. Laundry.

250-367-7919 W.TRAIL, 2Bdrm. in 4-plex., enclosed parking. $580./mo.

250-551-1106

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250-368-8423 Bella Vista, Shavers Bench Townhomes. N/S, N/P. 2-3 bdrms. Phone 250.364.1822 COME AND live in a beautiful 2 bedroom condo in lovely Warfield. Pets welcome. Free Parking. $720. per month.

250-512-9585 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.

Glenmerry 1bdrm. apt. F/S Heat included. N/S. $600./mo.

250-368-5908

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 E.TRAIL, newly renovated 3bd. duplex, close to Safeway, no pets. $700./mo utilities not included. 250-368-8361 after 12noon or 1-403-993-3279 any time.

E.TRAIL, 2BD., newly renovated, F/S, W/D, Air.cond., off street parking. $850./mo. + utilities. N/S, N/P. References required. 250-368-9692 E.TRAIL, small 2bd., suits seniors or professionals. Large yard, parking. F/S, W/D, N/S. No Dogs. $800./mo. plus utilities. 250-231-5016 TRAIL, 3bdrm. f/s, w/d, basement, fenced yard, quiet area.

250-231-1125 / 250-364-1129

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Townhouses GLENMERRY TOWNHOUSE 3Bd., newer floor, windows, paint. $895. 250-551-1106

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FRUITVALE, 1790 Barrett Dr. Modular home pad for rent in clean 55+ park. 250-503-1626

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Modular home pads for rent in nice park. Call 250-357-9328

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MLS#2400474

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Fruitvale $256,000

MLS#2398405

Glenmerry $339,000

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BUILDING LOTS AND ACREAGES in all areas ranging from $64,000 to $860,000.

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Sunningdale $249,900 NG MI IM L SW POO

Waneta Village $279,000

Shavers Bench $135,000

Emerald Ridge $100,000

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Fruitvale $439,000

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Friday, November 21, 2014 Trail Times

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Good time to make a deal on 2014 models If price is more important than a specific production year for this generation colour and you can compromise on Matrix, a super reliable 5-door compact content, there are some good deals out hatchback based on the Corolla. there on brand new 2014 model year Discounted prices start at $16,395, but vehicles. my pick would be a nicely outfitted While most auto makers have had a Touring edition ($19,710 – including successful sales year, it’s clear-out time a $2,500 discount) with lots the on remaining 2014 models and the push convenience and power features. is on to achieve or exceed those end-ofA $4,635 discount is offered on the In the first of a year sales goals.

Hyundai Elantra L, which drops the Before we jump into vehicles, a couple two-part series, Bob price of this stylish compact sedan to of consumer tips that will help make you an amazing $12,995. Elantra is also a McHugh seeks out a savvy new vehicle bargain hunter: good reliable car, but this is the base bargain car deals If you plan to finance your vehicle edition with a manual transmission. purchase, it’s best to first check on among the 2014 The list price for the 2015 version of loan (or line of credit) interest rates Elantra L has also been reduced to models. offered by your bank or credit union. An $15,999. automaker “cash credit” option may be Bob McHugh Minivans: The top selling and a better choice than low or even “0%” seeming perpetually discounted financing, if the informational APR Dodge Grand Caravan simply can’t be ignored (annual percentage rate) calculation is higher than in this category and the special offers come with the interest rate offered by your financial institution. a choice of two option packages. The list price is The devil is in the details (as they say) when it comes slashed by $8,100 with a Canadian Value Package to end of model year clear-out offers. Not only may and it sells for $19,995. With an Ultimate Family that great offer be restricted to a specific model, Package its discounted price is $27,888, which is a it may only be for a specific trim level. It’s usually $10,330 saving. a limited time offer and there may be regional Selected editions of the Kia Sedona ($28,695 to restrictions and/or local availability issues. $40,095) may also be a good buy. The cash discount So, here are some good 2014 model year vehicle can be as high as $7,000 or you can get $6,000 choices with attractive (limited time) special offer price cut plus 2.99 per cent financing. pricing:

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Small Cars: Toyota is offering $1,500 to $2,500 off the list price of a Matrix. It’s the last

Wagon/Utility: Trendy exterior styling separates the Ford Flex from its people-mover

A fishing tale to top them all

competitors and right now, you can get up to $6,000 in rebates, plus an additional $1,000 off for qualified customers, off selected new 2014 models.

There’s a practical side to its design as the Flex can provide seating for seven and still has 566 litres (20 cu ft) of cargo space in the back. List prices range from $24,499 to $38,399.

Introduced in 2013, the Encore is a utility vehicle with modest external proportions and a small fuelefficient four cylinder engine, but it’s still a quiet and comfortable riding Buick. The clear-out offer on select 2014 models is “0%” financing for up to 84 months or a $2,000 cash credit. List prices for the Encore are $27,835 to $36,895.

Sporty Cars: In addition to great looking return-to-roots styling, the Chevrolet Camaro has a sophisticated rear-drive chassis, powerful engine choices and it’s loaded with advanced technology engineering. A $4,500 cash credit is offered on the base 1LS trim level version or you can get “0%” financing for up to 84 months.

Camaro list prices for MY2014 range from $28,495 to $77,400.

Hyundai has slashed $7,000 off the 2014 list price for its Veloster Turbo with a manual transmission and $3,500 of the automatic version.

The turbo engine gives the compact Veloster a much needed power boost to match its edgy, gofaster sporty styling.

Question of the Week Bob McHugh offers tips this week about buying 2014 model year vehicles. Do you plan to take advantage of the end-of-year bargains? If so, tell us what you bought and how much you paid.

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK!

Go to DrivewayCanada.ca to submit your answer.

Safety Tip: Even if you make the sensible choice and install winter tires on your vehicle, it’s just as important that your tires are in good condition, are properly inflated and have a minimum tread depth of 3.5 mm.

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bob.mchugh@drivewaybc.ca

By Ian Harwood

With the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show wrapping up last week in Las Vegas, I thought I would share with you an interesting vehicle that was on display and caught my eye – the 2014 Toyota Tundra Ultimate fishing vehicle.

Bassmaster Elite Series pro an-

gler, Britt Myers wanted a Toyota Tundra equipped with everything you would want to go fishing and I think he got his wish. It is painted in a matte gray finish from front to back with yellow and black tribal graphics. Front bumper is made by Fab Fours and comes with PIAA fog and driving lights. There is a Warn 15000lb winch tucked inside

this massive bumper. Rolling big power provided the custom grille.

Bushwacker fender flares help cover the 37” tall Nitto mud grappler tires mounted on 22” Moto metal black rims. The folks at Pro Comp suspension provided the 6” suspension lift. It fea continued on page 19

tures a MX 2.75c series coil over front shocks and MX6 adjustable rear shocks.

In case you are wondering, how you would get in this thing, Bestop has built a running board step that raises and lowers automatically when you open and close the doors. A smaller step folds down manually just in front of the rear tires. continued from page 18

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ON NOW AT YOUR BC CHEVROLET DEALERS. BCChevroletDealers.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Chevrolet is a brand of General Motors of Canada. Offers apply to the purchase, finance and lease of a 2014 Chevrolet Cruze, Silverado and 2015 Chevrolet Equinox LS AWD (1SA) equipped as described. Freight ($1,600/$1,695/$1,650) and PDI included. License, insurance, registration, administration & dealer fees, PPSA and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in BC Chevrolet Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order (2015 models) or trade may be required. *Offer available to qualified retail customers in Canada for vehicles delivered between November 1 through December 1, 2014. 0% purchase financing offered on approved credit by TD Auto Finance Services, Scotiabank® or RBC Royal Bank for 84 months on new or demonstrator 2014 Sonic LS 1SA, Cruze LS 1SA and Silverado 2WD 1WT; special finance rate not compatible with certain cash credits on Silverado 1500, Cruze and Trax. Participating lenders are subject to change. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $20,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $238.10 for 84 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $20,000. Offer is unconditionally interest-free. Freight and air tax ($100, if applicable) included. License, insurance, registration, PPSA, applicable taxes and dealer fees not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offer which may not be combined with certain other offers. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ® Registered trademark of The Bank of Nova Scotia. RBC and Royal Bank are registered trademarks of Royal Bank of Canada. 1$8,000 is a combined total credit consisting of a $4,000 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive) for 2014 Silverado 1500 Double Cab, $1,000 Fall bonus for truck owners (tax exclusive), and a $3,000 manufacturer to dealer cash credit (tax exclusive) for 2014 Silverado 1500 Double Cab, which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $3,000 credit which will result in higher effective interest rates.

Discounts vary by model and cash credit excludes 2014 Silverado 1500 Double Cab 2WD 1WT. ¥Lease based on a purchase price of $15,395/$28,585 for a 2014 Cruze LS (1SA) (includes $670 loyalty bonus)/2015 Equinox LS AWD (1SA) (includes $1,000 lease credit and $670 loyalty bonus). Bi-weekly payment is $79/$157 for 48 months at 0%/0.9% APR and includes Freight and Air Tax, on approved credit to qualified retail customers by GM Financial. Annual kilometers limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometer. $300/$0 down payment and a $0 security deposit is required. Payment may vary depending on down payment trade. Total obligation is $8,533/$16,277, plus applicable taxes. Option to purchase at lease end is $6,862/$13,053. Price and total obligation excludes license, insurance, registration, applicable provincial fees, dealer fees, taxes and optional equipment. Other lease options are available. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offer which may not be combined with other offers. See your dealer for conditions and details. General Motors of Canada Limited reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. ††Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer car that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2013, 2014, 2015 model year Chevrolet car, SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada from November 1 through December 1, 2014. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $750 credit available on all eligible Chevrolet vehicles. Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer pick-up truck that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months.

Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive): $1,000 credit available towards the retail purchase, cash purchase or lease of one eligible 2013, 2014 or 2015 model year Chevrolet light or heavy duty pickup (except Colorado); delivered in Canada from November 1 through December 1, 2014. Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any Pontiac/Saturn/SAAB/Hummer/Oldsmobile model year 1999 or newer vehicle or Chevrolet Cobalt or HHR that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2013, 2014, 2015 model year Chevrolet car, SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada from November 1 through December 1, 2014. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $1500 credit available on all eligible Chevrolet vehicles. Offer is transferable to a family member living within the same household (proof of address required). As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and contact General Motors of Canada Limited (GMCL) to verify eligibility. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Certain limitations or conditions apply. Void where prohibited by law. See your GMCL dealer for details. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice. <>$2,250 is a combined credit consisting of $1500 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive) available on Cruze LS-1SA and a $750 Fall Bonus (tax inclusive). ¥ ¥$5, 000 is a combined credit consisting of $4, 000 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive) for 2014 Silverado Light Duty Double Cab, $1,000 Fall Bonus for Truck Owners (tax inclusive). **Offer valid to eligible retail lessees in Canada who have obtained credit approval by and entered into a lease agreement with GM Financial, and who accept delivery from November 1 through December 1, 2014 of a new or demonstrator 2014 Chevrolet Cruze, 2014 Chevrolet Sonic or most new 2015 model year Chevrolet. 2015 Colorado and City Express excluded at outset of program; will be eligible once residuals become available. General Motors of Canada will pay the first two bi-weekly lease payments as defined on the lease agreement (inclusive of taxes and any applicable pro-rata amount normally due at lease delivery as defined on the lease agreement). After the first two bi-weekly payments, lessee will be required to make all remaining scheduled payments over the remaining term of the lease agreement. PPSA/RDPRM is not due. Insurance, license, dealer fees and applicable taxes not included. Additional conditions and limitations apply. GM reserves the right to modify or terminate this offer at any time without prior notice. See dealer for details. *^Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). WBased on GM Testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. ~Requires compatible mobile device, active OnStar service and data plan. Visit onstar.ca for coverage maps, details and system limitations. Services and connectivity may vary by model and conditions. OnStar with 4G LTE connectivity is available on certain vehicles and in select markets. Customers will be able to access this service only if they accept the OnStar User Terms and Privacy Statement (including software terms). ^Whichever comes first. Limit of four ACDelco Lube-Oil-Filter services in total. Fluid top-offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc., are not covered. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ^^Whichever comes first. See dealer for details.

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ment. The dash features a graphic montage of fish skeletons to get you in the mood. The door panels are equipped with twin speakers and a fish finder monitor. I guess you would have to dip the front tire in the river to make it work.

The factory 5.7-litre engine has been upgraded to feature a Toyota racing development supercharger and a cold air intake. A custom

Call Champion Chevrolet Buick GMC at 250-368-9134, or visit us at 2880 Highway Drive, Trail. [License #30251]

exhaust system by MBRP finishes off the engine compartment.

Fuel economy? – If you have to ask, you can’t afford it.

Is it practical? – Maybe not, but it sure would look cool to take it fishing and show off to your buddies.

Sticker price: $125,000, to a Redneck . . . Priceless. ian.harwood@drivewaybc.ca

A20 www.trailtimes.ca

Friday, November 21, 2014 Trail Times

Fans flock to Hockey Canada caravan

Jim Bailey photo

Hockey Canada’s Century Tour stop in Trail included an interactive station where fans could play games or create their own hockey cards. Also on display was a brief history on hockey in Canada through the decades. The Century Tour moved on to Red Deer, Alta., today.

The Local Experts™

KOOTENAY HOMES INC.

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

Call me today for a FREE market evaluation 1463 Bay Ave, Downtown Trail

Looking for that perfect home?

I can help!

Mark Wilson ext 30

For Lease

250-231-5591

Updated and very clean space in downtown core. Security system, air conditioned, and great access to bring in large items. In an area of long standing businesses with good foot traffic.

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

Call Art (250) 368-8818

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OPEN HOUSE

Mark Wilson

Saturday Nov 22 12-2pm

250-231-5591

mark.wilson@century21.ca

435 10th Avenue, Montrose

3918 Reo Road, Bonnington

4 bdrm 2 bath well cared for home with RV covered parking and single car garage/workshop. Newer roof, upgraded bath, laminate flooring, central vac, some upgraded windows and wood/ electric furnace or zone controlled baseboards. This is a great package.

Extraordinary park-like 1.72 acres.

3 bed, 3 bath home is detailed to the max. Foyer with skylight, large kitchen, separate dining room, sunken living room, wood-burning fireplace.

Geo-thermal heating, roof 2009, hot water tank 2010, low-e windows.

Call Tonnie (250) 365-9665

Call Tonnie (250) 365-9665

$229,000

$575,000

OPEN HOUSE

STING NEW LI

Saturday, November 22

2164 Daniel Street, Trail

$87,500

$129,000

Solid 3 bedroom home close to schools and gyro park.

This 3 bdrm, 2 bath home has a large kitchen, lots of light and generously sized rooms. One off street parking space and access from Wilmes Lane at the back.

Call Terry 250-231-1101

Call Jodi (250) 231-2331

Call Jodi (250) 231-2331

STING NEW LI

$529,000

$539,000

This executive home is a must see. You will be amazed with the space and views from every floor. Large kitchen with breakfast nook, formal dining room and 3 decks! This home is stunning. Contact your REALTOR® today to view.

11am-1pm

Seller motivated! Ultimate executive rancher!

Like new 3 bed/3 bath home with open floor plan custom kitchen, fireplace, 3-car garage and much more!!

Call your REALTOR® today! The seller says get it SOLD!

2409 Kootenay Ave, Rossland

Terry Alton

250-231-1101

terryalton@shaw.ca

Tonnie Stewart

250-365-9665

tonniestewart@shaw.ca

Jodi Beamish

1274 Paquette Drive, Trail

NG

STUNNI IVE EXECUTE HOM 1399 3rd Avenue, Trail

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

Call Deanne (250) 231-0153

250-231-2331

jodi.beamish@century21.ca

Mary Martin

250-231-0264

mary.martin@century21.ca

Richard Daoust

250-368-7897

richard.daoust@century21.ca

Mary Amantea

250-521-0525

ICE NEW PR

mamantea@telus.net

Bill Craig

250-231-2710

bill.craig@century21.ca 804 Redstone Drive, Rossland

$399,000

Deanne Lockhart

103 Ritchie Avenue, Tadanac

$319,000

This near new home is built in a contemporary style with 3 bdrms ,2 baths and an open floor plan. The exterior is tastefully finished with low maintenance in mind and has 8 years left on the 10 year new home warranty.

4 bed, 3 bath home with plenty of living space and main floor laundry. Lots of bright, big windows in every room.

Good parking with double garage. The lot is expansive, flat and offers inground sprinkling system.

Call Richard (250) 368-7897

Call Mary M (250) 231-0264

308 Kootenay Avenue, Tadanac

250-231-0153

$319,000

deannelockhart@shaw.ca

4 bdrm home with circular driveway.

Large windows, fireplace, library and sun-room. The yard is stunning and private. Call for your personal viewing.

Art Forrest

Call Mary M (250) 231-0264

250-368-8818 c21art@telus.net

ICE NEW PR

870 12th Ave, Montrose

$290,000

2207 Columbia Ave, Rossland 1880A Kootenay Ave, Rossland

$289,000

This is a unique fully furnished turn-ofthe-century home, featuring 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. This home has been renovated and restored with style and taste adding to its original character.

Great opportunity to start a new business or move an existing one!

Fantastic central location, lots of windows, hardwood floors and tons of character. Fully finished 1 bdrm, basement suite with lots of light and a little covered sundeck.

Call your realtor for details!

Call Christine (250) 512-7653

Call Christine (250) 512-7653

$349,500

For additional information and photos on all of our listings, please visit

www.kootenayhomes.com

This home offers open living area with very spacious rooms. There are 3 bdrm on main and 1 or 2 down.

Large, modern kitchen, great dining room and main floor laundry. Master suite is very large, good closet space and 3 pce ensuite. Beautiful valley views and private back yard with over 2 acres of land. Call your REALTOR® for your personal viewing.

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