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Staircases need work before fall races

Local nurse honoured

by Calgary police

REFRESHING RIDE

Trail’s Braedon Mauro presented with Exceptional Recognition for Valour

BY SHERI REGNIER Times Staff

Trail public works is feeling a little jittery about all the stepping and storming that's soon to happen on the city's historic staircases.

Granted two inaugural races planned for the second weekend in September will stagger start times, the aging westside features have in many cases, seen better days.

Over the next few weeks, city crews will inspect West Trail stairways being used in Storm the Stairs, a family-friendly event slated for Sept. 12 and the Red Roofs Duathlon scheduled the following day.

“I am a little nervous about this to be quite honest with you,” Larry Abenante told members of Trail council Monday. “I've seen people running through town for these types of events and there's usually five or six in a group. I have visions of these guys coming down the stairs running four or five at a time and landing,” he added. “These stairs are not designed for that.”

The city is finding a number of the staircases, most dating back decades, require costly repairs like replacement of rotting stringers.

“If we find a set of city stairs that is beyond something like that, we will go back to these groups and ask them to re-route,” said Abenante.

“We just maintain the stairs for foot traffic.”

He gave the example of a set of stairs on Hendry Street that crews decommissioned last summer after reconfiguring the pathway and nearby parking.

“Doing that was a huge cost,” he said, mentioning repair of longer stairways would cost between $50,000 and $75,000.

Roads and Grounds Superintendent Patrick Gauvreau concurs with Abenante's assessment of the staircases saying the features were not designed for these types of events.

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BY LIZ BEVAN Times Staff

LIZ BEVAN PHOTO

Silas Clarke, 16-months old, hitches a ride with his mom Hillary at the Warfield Pool to try and beat the heat as the Greater Trail area was blanketed by a record-breaking heat wave this week.

When Trail native Braedon Mauro flew to Calgary to visit friends in 2013, he didn't expect to find himself in the middle of an icy highway giving chest compressions, let alone receiving an award nearly two years later.

Just last week, the local nurse was honoured by the Calgary Police Service with an Exceptional Recognition for Valour award for his quick thinking during a multi-vehicle collision on the Deerfoot Trail back in December 2013.

Although he is now back in Trail, working on the medical floor at the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital, the 24-year-old recalled his first thoughts when he noticed a man lying in the middle of the highway, bleeding heavily from his mouth and nose. It was freezing cold and icy, making for very dangerous highway conditions. “(After narrowly avoiding a collision with a semi truck) I looked ahead and I could see a man lying face up in the middle of the freeway,” he said, sharing how his instinct just kicked in and he yelled for his friend to stop the car.

“He was just lying there, and I just thought there may be a chance that I could help this guy given my knowledge and nursing skills. I wasn't really thinking much. As soon as I jumped out of the car, I realized there were other vehicles sliding right by us and smashing into the semi and other cars.”

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Mauro nominated by police officer FROM PAGE 1 Mauro got back in his friend’s car and when the scene was safe, immediately headed towards the injured man.

“The roads were so slippery I could barely stand, so I was falling all over the place running to try and help this guy,” he said.

“When I got there, there was another lady who turned out to also be a nurse and she told me she couldn’t find a pulse on him. So, we started doing compressions and then I tried to get an open airway, but the gentleman had pretty significant lacerations to his face.”

The pair continued compressions in the -35 C weather for around half an hour before medical help arrived. “(After doing compressions for five to 10 minutes) a police officer, the one who nominated me for the award, Constable Steve Terry, drives up ... and let me know that he called dispatch, but all the ambulances were at max call volume,” relayed Mauro.

“It seemed like quite a while, especially when you are kneeling on frozen ice (giving chest compressions). Your knees would get freezing cold before your arms got tired.”

The ambulance finally arrived after dodging and maneuvering through oncoming traffic. Those on the scene assisted the paramedics in getting the man in the ambulance, at which point, Mauro excused himself, realizing that the injured man was in good hands.

It wasn’t until almost a year-anda-half later that Mauro heard about the harrowing incident on the Deerfoot Trail, again. He received a voicemail on his phone from Cst. Terry, asking Mauro to call back.

“I thought maybe they wanted me to come and testify in court or something

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Trail’s Braedon Mauro (right) poses with Calgary Police Chief Paul Cook and the award of Exceptional Recognition for Valour during a ceremony last week in Calgary. about the incident,” said Mauro. “I had no idea. I called him back and he told me that he had nominated me. I was just completely thrown.”

The award ceremony itself was a night full of pomp and circumstance with the Calgary Police Chief and the Calgary Police Band on hand to honour Mauro and 17 other award recipients.

“It was crazy. I was out of my element,” he said.

“I had my suit and tie on and it was very prestigious. There was a cocktail reception with champagne getting handed out, and the media was all over the place. It was probably one of the most prestigious things I have ever been to.”

Town & Country Grizzly bears spotted at Nancy Greene park Colombo 115th Anniversary Men’s Members Group Photo Sunday, Jun.21st @4:00pm at the Lodge TRAIL LEGION General Membership Meeting Monday, June 15th, 6:00pm Snacks & Refreshments to follow SOAR PENSIONERS “TOONIE BREAKFAST” Friday, June 12th Trail Legion Hall Breakfast: 9:30 Members $2.00 NON-MEMBERS $5.00 All seniors are welcome to attend the 10:15 meeting.

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Grizzly bears have been on the prowl around Nancy Greene Provincial Park and while a sighting may seem rare, Sharon Wieder with Wildsafe BC, says the bears are becoming more and more common in the area.

“Over the last two or three years, conservation officers and biologists have noticed at least two different sows that have been having cubs and hanging out in that neighbourhood,” she said, adding that once a female bear sets up shop in an area, they tend to stay there for years.

Sightings have been coming in more and more frequently, because one of

the area's momma bears has picked up the habit of foraging for food along the highway near the park, bringing her cubs with her.

“The grizzlies are very habitual,” said Wieder.

“That sow may have grown up in this area, and now has her own cubs. The things they learn from their mother, they will keep and pass on to their own cubs.”

Grizzly bears have a fierce reputation for deadly encounters with humans out in the wild, and in recreation areas. Wieder says there is plenty Nancy Greene Provincial Park users can do to prevent an avoidable incident.

“At this point, we are just warning people to steer

clear,” she said, adding that one sighting in the area on May 30, saw two grizzlies venturing closer to humans than usual.

“If there are people around and making noise, then generally the grizzlies aren't going to come near.

But, if it was as hot as it has been, they do love to swim.”

To avoid a deadly grizzly confrontation, Wieder says one of the key things is not to go anywhere in the wild alone, or even in pairs and to keep food locked up when out at the park.

“The best thing is to be in groups. Research has shown that nobody in a group of three or more has ever been attacked by a grizzly,” she said. “Grizzlies

also have noses that are like 100 times better than a dog. They are going to smell your lunch from three miles away.”

Anyone who sees a grizzly, or any kind of bear, can report the sighting to Wildsafe BC and it will then be plotted on the Wildlife Alert Reporting Program (WARP).

“It is good to report it just so people know where the bears are and to be extra careful around there,” she said. “We can get the message out with things like Facebook and on the WARP map.”

For more information on local wildlife sightings, visit www.wildsafebc.com/ warp.

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City will inspect events’ routes FROM PAGE 1 Gauvreau and a city carpenter will be inspecting the events’ routes next week and looking at areas that can be reinforced to accommodate heavier than normal traffic.

Trail council recently endorsed the fall events earlier this year, upon the condition that the city is secured against legal responsibility and harmless from any claims that might arise as a result of participation.

Registration is now open for the Storm the Stairs fundraising challenge, that includes climbing 1501 stairs and walking or running four kilometres through West Trail before heading back down to Rossland Ave. While showcasing the city’s unique staircases and rock walls along the route, the one-day race launches the Trail and District United Way’s annual campaign.

Anyone 18 and up can join regardless of fitness level, and entrants 14 to 17 years of age do not have to be accompanied by a parent or guardian but must have a legal parent or guardian sign the confirmation and liability waiver to participate.

Prizes will be given to the top fundraisers rather than the top racers.

To register visit traildistrictunitedway. com and click on the Storm the Stairs link. From that point, users will be directed to the fundraising site, yodel.org. and the event register link. Fee to enter Storm the Stairs is $50.

On Sept. 13, the Red Roofs Duathlon, co-hosted by the Rotary Club Waneta Trail Sunrise and the High Altitude Triathlon Club launch a high level competition starting with a seven-kilometre run at Gyro Park, a route through the staircases and a 40-km bike ride along Highway 3.

For information and to volunteer contact Carol Currie at 231.1671 or John Lake at 368.7494.

The City of Trail has 63 sets of covered stairways, with the majority located on the west side.

According to “A Guide to Historic Buildings and Places,” a publication released a few years ago, if the stairs were stacked on top of each other, they would equate to 6,610 vertical feet, approximately two kilometres of stairway.

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Work continues on the renovation plans for the Chevron station in downtown Trail. Above, workers prepare for the removal and replacement of the gasoline storage tanks. The outlet is expected to re-open later this summer and will feature a full convenience store under Chevron’s Town Pantry banner.

Music in the Park with Trail Pipe Band and Kate Shaw dancers natural landscapes.

Centre from noon Hours are Tuesday until 2 p.m. for free to Friday from 10 Bike Rodeo. For kids a.m. until 4 p.m., ages 6 -14, a mini Thursdays until skills testing course 6 p.m. Admission Events & Happenings in to learn about bicyby donation. Call the Lower Columbia cle safety in a fun 364.1181 or visit and challenging visacgallery. com. course set-up. Face painting, Other balloon art, carnival games, • Friday, Trail Memorial and special treats. Must preCentre 7 p.m., J.L. Crowe register by June 17 to ensure Secondary School graduation participation. Call Trail parks ceremonies. and recreation 364.0888.

• Saturday, Trail Memorial • Registration open for Centre, 7 p.m. for J.L. Crowe KBRH Health Foundation's Golf Memory Walk. Grads intro- Classic July 17 at Birchbank duced to community, open to golf course. 11 a.m. registrapublic. tion, 1 p.m. shotgun start, 18 • June 20, Trail Memorial hole shamble format. Dinner

Grapevine is a public service provided by the Trail Times and is not a guaranteed submission. For full list of events visit trailtimes.ca.

Music • Tonight, Gyro Park 7 p.m. Music in the Park opens with performances by the Trail Pipe Band and Kate E. Shaw Highland Dance. Summer series sponsored by Kootenay Savings Credit Union. Toonie donation suggested, remember to bring a lawn chair.

Gallery • VISAC Gallery showing Joe Horvath's “A Life of Painting and Drawing. “ Exhibition features oils and watercolour sketches of

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Upcoming • June 20, Charles Bailey Theatre, 6:30 p.m. Kootenay Danceworks presents Dancing Divas & Dads. Students demonstrate their skills and talents at the annual year end show. Dads will be joining them this year.

For info call 368.9669.

• Trail Market on the Esplanade goes June 19, July 3, July 31, Aug 14, Aug 28. Sept.

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• June 20, Gyro Park and Memorial Centre gym from 11 a.m. until 11:45 p.m. for Cruisin' the Columbia Car Show and Dance. Annual event includes dance this year with music by Kootenay All Stars featuring Gary Stewart. Public welcome. Contact Donny Steep for info 367.6503.

• June 24, Gyro Park for Senior Citizens Association Senior's Picnic.

• June 26, Gyro Park for Success by 6 Annual Teddy Bear Picnic.

• June 27, Gyro Park for West Kootenay Pagan Pride Day. To submit to Grapevine email newsroom@trailtimes.ca

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Thursday, June 11, 2015 Trail Times

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Formal Trail resident aims for research trip of a lifetime

By Melissa Jameson

Revelstoke Times Review

Revelstoke-based geologist Agathe Bernard is hoping she’ll be on board the chance of a life time.

She has been chosen as one of 14 women who will travel by ship across the Atlantic Ocean from the Ivory Coast to Central Brazil, collecting scientific data about plas-

tics in the ocean as part of Exxpedition Africa to Brazil 2015 (Ascension Islands).

When Bernard found out about the project, she knew she had to apply. She currently works for the North Columbia Environmental Society as the sustainable living coordinator.

Previously, she lived and worked

Clarisse Aina Tomiuk Clarisse was born the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Johan Alfred Blomqvist of Finland on November 14, 1923. At a young age Clarisse’s mother was put in a home with health problems. Her dad’s job required him to be out of town a lot, so he put Clarisse in a girls only school and had guardians look after her in his absence.

After school graduation Clarisse attended a child care school to be trained as a pediatric nurse.

Clarisse worked in a children’s hospital until she married Junar Fredrick Nyberg, a car salesman.

On September 11, 1951 they decided to come to Canada on a ship called “Empress of Canada”. It went from Liverpool to Quebec and Montreal. They did a few part time jobs in Quebec and Manitoba, then decided to move out to BC. They both found jobs, Clarisse’s training as a pediatric nurse landed her a job at the Old Vancouver Children’s hospital.

Unfortunately her husband was killed in a work accident.

As time went on Clarisse met Alvin Vernon Tomiuk, a divorced man of 38 years. They were married on November 26, 1964 in Vancouver.

Clarisse was then 41. Alvin was a pro golfer and was employed several places in BC when they settled in Grand Forks. Clarisse found a job at a retirement home. Alvin’s health was failing, so they decided to move to Trail. In Trail Clarisse and Alvin were employed to look after an apartment in Glenmerry. Clarisse made many friends in Grand Forks, Trail and Rossland through the jobs she held.

In 1971 her mother, Mrs. T.L. Blomqvist, was able to travel to Canada for a visit. In 1989, at the age of 63 Alvin Vernon Tomiuk passed way.

Clarisse met her third husband Robert Smith through his brother and his wife, when Clarisse went over for supper on Saturdays. Robert had lost his second wife, and began joining the group for Saturday suppers. Clarisse and Robert started seeing each other often and when her doctor advised her to find different living conditions, she moved into an apartment in Robert’s building.

They got together a lot as Robert would make supper one night, and Clarisse would make supper the next. When Clarisse was down for supper in 2002, Robert got down on his knee and asked her to marry him. Clarisse was thinking the same thing, and said yes. They were married and moved to a house in Pinewood until it sold, and then moved to an apartment in Rossland were Robert still resides after Clarisse’s passing on May 24, 2015.

in Trail where she worked on a project alongside BC Health studying toxins in the area and the impact they were having on the population.

Bernard was responsible for coming up with an action plan to help reduce the toxins.

“The project was an awareness campaign,” she said. “My strategy was to make a video and afterwards go talk in schools.”

Each female taking part in expedition has a specific task.

Bernard will be taking water samples, as well as creating a film.

“I’ve always liked filming,” she said.

“Last year I did a short ski film in Iceland.

I’ve done a few Kickstarters. Right now I’m working on sustainability. I want to inspire people to make change. It can be a small change.”

For Bernard, one of the biggest struggles with the issue of plastics in the ocean is the lack of regulation.

“The ocean is

Dorothy Katherine Kryski

It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the sudden passing of Dorothy Katherine Kryski on June 3, 2015. Simply a dedicated wife, loving mother, admirable grandma and great-grandma, auntie and sister who enjoyed her life to the fullest.

Dorothy was born February 13, 1925 to Kathleen and Percival Creech. Dorothy attended school and college in Trail and later worked in the Teck Cominco offices.

Dorothy married Frank Joseph Kryski on June 9, 1948 and together they raised seven wonderful children.

Dorothy was predeceased by her parents Kathleen and Percival Creech. Dorothy was left to mourn the loss of her dear husband Frank in 1992, her eldest daughter Colene in 2011 and her son-in-law Rod in 2014.

Dorothy will forever be missed and remembered by her loving children Ronald, Leonard, Kathleen ( John), Murray (Lisa), Maureen (Randy), and Lorraine ( Joe). Dorothy will always be kept close to the hearts of her grandchildren Rod Jr., Ronda, Chris, Geoff, Kevin, Adam, Amanda, Alison, Miranda, Vanessa, Jessica, Darren, Karly, Jake, and Max, eight great-grandchildren and many nephews and nieces.

Dorothy is also survived by her only sister, Donna Cowlin.

Dorothy enjoyed her time going on trips to the casino, shopping, going for car rides and ice-cream, playing Skip-Bo with her grandchildren and most importantly spending time with her family sharing many smiles and much laughter. Her favourite saying was “that would be nice.” She was a wonderful example of a gentle, kind, wise, and humorous individual who has given the family and others around her the most delightful memories that will last forever.

Thank you to Dorothy’s wonderful caregivers, Gina Oriente and Jocelyn Gonzaga Carza who gave her comfort and joy over the past year. A family memorial service to celebrate Dorothy’s life will be held at a later date in Trail, B.C. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made in Dorothy’s name to the Canadian Diabetic Association or a charity of one’s choice.

“While she rests in this peaceful sleep, her memory we shall always keep.”

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Agathe Bernard is raising money to help fund a research trip across the Atlantic Ocean. u n d e r- e x p l o r e d .

There’s so much we don’t know about it.

The ocean regulates the climate,” she said, noting that fish travel beyond international boundaries in the water.

One of the most significant issues with plastic being put into the oceans is that it breaks down into microbeads. Bernard explained that these microbeads attract other pollutants and toxins, and that fish often mistake them for food.

Taking part in the project comes at a high cost of $25,000.

That fee includes the cost of crossing the

ocean, flights, gear and insurance. What it does not include is any wages for Bernard. That’s why she’s started up a crowd-funding campaign to help cover her costs.

“It’s a pretty big investment of my time, so I’m doing it all or nothing,” she said. “If I do it that way I have more chances to meet my end goal.”

The ocean crossing itself will take three to four weeks, and Bernard will have an opportunity to work with female scientists from all over the world. The crew is all-female in order

to promote healthier consumer choices for women and make them more aware of the toxins they are not only eating, but also putting on their skin, she said.

“This project is large scale, but it’s also about our every day life with chemicals,” she said. “I’m hoping people will think beyond the mountains to the ocean.”

B e r n a r d ’ s KickStarter Campaign is underway June 1 and will continue for 30 days. You can find out more by visiting / www.kickstarter.com/ projects/exxpedition/ exxpedition-2015

James Last

German-born big band leader pioneered ‘Happy Sound’ THE ASSOCIATED PRESS BERLIN - Big band leader James Last, who sold tens of millions of records over his 50-year career, has died. He was 86.

Born Hans Last in 1929, he pioneered what became known as “Happy Sound” - light entertainment that appealed to a huge audience in his native Germany and abroad.

Known to his friends as “Hansi,” Last composed, rearranged and produced hundreds of pieces ranging in

style from swing to jazz, from pop to classical.

Last’s farewell tour included a concert at London’s Royal Albert Hall in March.

His management company, Semmel Concerts, said on its website Wednesday that Last died at his home in Palm Beach, Florida, on Tuesday surrounded by his family.

The statement said a public memorial service would take place in Hamburg, Germany, in the coming weeks.

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Provincial

Interior Health CEO calling it quits

LNG glut dims plans for new plants

By Alistair Waters Kelowna Capital News

The help wanted sign is going up at Interior Health – and the job to be filled is right at the top.

IH president and CEO Robert Halpenny has has told the health authority’s board of directors he plans to resign in the fall of to “pursue other opportunities.”

“It has been an absolute privilege to serve our residents in the central and southern Interior, and to support and lead the more than 20,000 staff and physicians who provide care to our patients, clients, and residents every day,” said Halpenny Tuesday afternoon.

“While I will miss

By Jeff Nagel BC Local News

A new report suggests the odds are getting longer for the B.C. government’s dream of opening several liquefied natural gas export plants.

The International Energy Agency warned a flood of new LNG supply is coming onto the market and new plants will struggle to get off the ground.

“Several projects have already been scrapped or postponed, and the number of casualties will rise if prices do not recover,” said the IEA’s medium-term gas market report.

The IEA cut its LNG growth forecast from 2.3 to 2.0 per cent a year.

It noted the 17 new LNG projects already under construction will come on stream as planned and run flat out in an attempt to recover as much of their sunk costs as possible, further adding to the supply glut.

But new plants that aren’t yet approved will become harder to justify.

“Today LNG prices simply do not cover the capital costs of new plants.”

the role and especially the people I interacted with each day, it is time for me to pursue other opportunities and for a new CEO to lead Interior Health and our committed, passionate health professionals forward.”

Halpenny has led Interior Health since January 2010.

IH board chairman Erwin Malzer praised Halpenny for the job he has done over the last 5 1/2 years as CEO. “He has driven transformative change across the organization with a primary focus on quality improvement in all activities of the health authority,” said Malzer.

“There is not a facility, program or service within Interior Health that does not have his legacy stamped on it—a legacy that will serve us well as we continue our organization’s quality journey into the future.”

Halpenny joined Interior Health as its senior medical director in January 2007 and was appointed president and CEO three years later when his predecessor Murray Ramsden retired.

Prior to joining IH, he was the provincial executive director of cardiac services at the Provincial Health Authority, and vicepresident of medicine at Fraser Health,

Report says school closures could be answer to saving money for Vancouver board THE CANADIAN PRESS VICTORIA - An independent report concludes Vancouver’s Board of Education can save millions of dollars by closing at least 19 schools as part of a long-term financial strategy.

Education Minister Peter Fassbender noted the report also said there are more than 10,000 empty classroom seats in Vancouver schools, contributing to higher overhead and support staff costs.

Fassbender ordered a review of the board’s finances last March.

He said the Ernst and Young report found $72 million worth of potential annual savings and one-time savings of $750 million

within the Vancouver school district. “(It’s) obvious, in the report from the independent special adviser, that in the past the (board’s) planning process and budgeting process was flawed,” Fassbender told a news conference Tuesday.

Fassbender said the new board elected in November can take measures “to ensure that they invest every single dollar that they can in funding students.”

The board of education said last March that it was heading for a deficit of about $15 million, but Fassbender said it is expected to post a surplus more than $28 million.

Fassbender called for an audit last spring after he raised concerns about the board’s consistent projections of annual deficit budgets, only to end up with balanced budgets months later.

The report makes 59 recommendations.

“It includes looking at all the various options for additional revenues, and as I said already, to ensure that they are investing in students and not 10,000 empty seats in the Vancouver school district,” Fassbender said.

The 225-page report said keeping Vancouver schools filled at a 95 per cent capacity rate, which is the provincial target, could save the school

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Vancouver Board of Education chairman Christopher Richardson said the board is still grappling with the issue of how to deal with declining enrolment, especial-

ly when it comes to changing population demographics within Vancouver.

The report said schools on Vancouver’s east side are underutilized while more spaces are need on the city’s west side.

St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction Colorado, and St. Vincent’s Hospital in Vancouver consecutively.

Prior to those roles, he established a family practice in Vancouver after spending numerous clinical rotations in Kelowna during the early 1980s.

“In his tenure as president and CEO, Dr. Halpenny has been a passionate leader, working tirelessly to improve health care for residents throughout the Interior,” said Health Minister Terry Lake.

“Dr. Halpenny’s mark on patient care has been significant.

Under his leadership, Interior Health has implemented countless programs and

services—from major capital investments to community-specific initiatives that provide patients with the care they need closer to home. I wish Dr. Halpenny the very best as he moves on to his next adventure.”

Malzer said the IH board has appointed a search committee that he will lead to direct the recruitment process for a new president and CEO. The board will work with an executive recruiting firm to undertake a national search to ensure that the best possible candidates are considered for the role.

In the meantime, Halpenny will remain on the job until the fall.

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t’s the scandal that the B.C. government just can’t shake off.

Three years out and the public outrage over the 2012 health ministry firings shows no signs of abating and may be intensifying over recent disclosures that the government misled the public on the RCMP investigation that never was.

It can be a bit of a mystery sometimes how governments make such decisions and prepare for the accompanying fallout that can arise. Who calls the shots? What’s the chain of command?

The political stickhandling of Mike Duffy’s expense claims provides a glimpse at who some of the players could be. Nigel Wright, Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister, took the lead. A political appointee, the chief of staff to a prime minister or premier is considered by many to be the second most powerful position in government.

Assisting Wright was his executive assistant, the director of issues management in the Prime Minister’s Office, and a former lawyer to the office.

One would expect some of the same players in the B.C. government to be in on major decisions as well.

When it comes to the health ministry firings five names spring to mind, but former health minister Margaret MacDiarmid isn’t one of them.

She pulled the trigger and takes the rap for it, but sworn in as health minister only the day before, it’s doubtful she was involved in the process. At that point her knowledge would be limited to briefing notes and what might have been said around the cabinet table.

Finance minister Mike de Jong was health minister from March 2011 until September 4, 2012. The suspensions happened under his watch.

Graham Whitmarsh, deputy minister of health until June 2013, played a key role.

John Dyble, deputy minister of health (June 2009 to March 2011) and today deputy minister to the premier and head of the public service was clearly involved.

The premier’s communications director at the time, Sara MacIntyre,

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was no wallflower. It ‘s a pretty safe bet she had something to say about something related to the firings.

And then there was the premier’s chief of staff, Ken Boessenkool.

Given his position Boessenkool can’t have been a mere bystander through the whole affair, particularly with an election a year away. He was either part of the decisionmaking process or was focused with MacIntyre on preparing for any fallout.

Like Nigel Wright, Boessenkool was a political appointment. And one thing that most people can agree on: there’s always been a political odour to the firings.

The announcement?

Total spin. Subsequent

revelations prove it, but the government’s own choice of words do as well.

From the minister: deeply troubled, profoundly disappointed, a very concerning set of circumstances. From the news release: immediate response, whatever steps are necessary, ensure confidence is maintained in the integrity of the public service, and that RCMP investigation that never was.

To drive home the point, the ministry also claimed to have contacted the Public Service Agency, the Comptroller General, the Auditor General, and the Information and Privacy Commissioner.

An audible sigh of relief was heard from B.C.’s Conflict of Interest Commissioner.

A few months before MacDiarmid announced the firings, the premier’s key staff had also begun to take on a blueish hue.

Boessenkool was brought in from Alberta to be Premier Christy Clark’s new chief of staff.

According to his biography, Boessenkool was a “senior policy advisor and strategist to Conservative Party of Canada Leader

Stephen Harper” and “played senior strategic roles in the 2004 and 2006 Conservative campaigns.”

He was also a registered lobbyist for three pharmaceutical firms in Ottawa between 2004 and 2010, including Pfizer Canada.

And he wasn’t the only Harper transplant in Clark’s office. A few weeks after Boessenkool was hired, Sara MacIntyre was brought in as the premier’s communications director.

Before heading west, MacIntyre was a former press secretary to Prime Minister Harper and, as B.C.’s media can attest to, MacIntyre didn’t leave Harper’s rules of media engagement behind in Ottawa.

Call it Karma if you want, but within weeks of the firings, Boessenkool was gone, a result of an “inappropriate incident” and a month later, MacIntyre was reassigned to the Government Communications and Public Engagement office.

She wasn’t heard to say “goodie” on the way out of the premier’s office.

Dermod Travis is the executive director of IntegrityBC.

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Public support for climate mitigation remains higher in Canada than in the U.S. largely because the issue has all party support here, while it is polarized in America.

Clearly, the government’s strong advocacy of the issue must stop if they want Canadian public support for GHG regulations to diminish.

Instead of making GHG reduction commitments, the Harper government needs to set the stage so that the public can more frequently hear the voices of leading skeptics.

Supporting an open, unbiased climate science conference, inviting in experts from all reputable points of view, would be a start. So would occasionally bringing up the growing credibility of the worldwide skeptic movement, as a reason for going slow on GHG regulations.

But first, MPs need to educate themselves. This means listening to both sides of the debate, not just David Suzuki’s. An ideal opportunity to quickly get up to speed on the skeptics’ position is taking place in Washington DC on June 11 and 12.

There, leading scientists, economists, and policy experts will participate in the Tenth International Conference on Climate Change (ICCC-10), an event designed to help policy makers understand what is really going on in the field.

Every presentation will be broadcast on the Web in both real time and afterwards.

ICCC-10 will demonstrate that Harper’s original position was right all along.

Rather than trying to control climate as if we had a global thermostat, Canada should support adaptation to natural climate variability as a more cost effective and humane solution.

It’s time for Harper to lead on this file if we are to avoid being sucked into another Kyoto Protocol. Simply waiting for public opinion to change while the Government helps feed the fire that threatens to burn down our economy, betrays us all.

Tom Harris is Executive Director of the Ottawabased International Climate Science Coalition.

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efore first winning that a majority of Canadians a minority govern- “believe the earth’s climate ment in 2006, Prime is changing,” “blame it on Minister Stephen human activities,” and do Harper promised to get to the not think “the federal govbottom of the climate file. ernment is doing its bit to Neither he, nor most mem- combat climate change.” bers of his party, believed that Other polls show the same, greenhouse gas (GHG) emis- although Canadians are never sions from human activities asked whether they think we were causing a are causing cliclimate crisis. mate change Emission reducthat would be tion regulations dangerous. were clearly not Regardless, necessary, they government said. strategists have In a 2002 clearly concludfundraising ed that they letter for the must play along Tom now-defunct with the cliC a n a d i a n mate scare until Alliance, Harper public opinClimate Science called the U.N. ion appears to climate process have changed. “a socialist scheme to suck Government cannot lead pubmoney out of wealth-produ- lic opinion, they assume. cing nations.”

But recent studies show Somewhere along the road they are wrong. to power, everything changed.

In “Shifting public opinion Now, like the Chretien on climate change: an empirand Martin Liberal govern- ical assessment of factors ments before them, the influencing concern over cliConservatives officially sup- mate change in the U.S.” pubport U.N. negotiations to ‘stop lished in the journal Climatic dangerous climate change.’ Change, researchers at Drexel In a futile attempt to mol- University, McGill University, lify their opponents, they and Ohio State University make GHG reduction pledges showed that the stated posthey have no chance, and, itions of politicians and other undoubtedly no intention, of “elites” in society is the major keeping. factor driving public opinion.

They dump billions of dolThe analysis, based on an lars into projects that will examination of 74 separate do nothing to change the surveys over a 9-year period, climate, no matter how one supported the 2009 concluinterprets the science since sion of Harvard University’s the U.N. treaty now being Susan McDonald that “When created includes an out clause elites have consensus, the for developing nations, the public follows suit and the source of most of today’s issue becomes mainstreamed. emissions.

When elites disagree, polarThe “first and overrid- ization occurs, and citizens ing priorities” for develop- rely on other indicators…to ing countries, the base docu- make up their minds.” ment asserts, are “economic The Drexel/McGill/Ohio and social development and State study showed that, poverty eradication,” not when prominent Republicans GHG reduction. worked with the Democrats So why does the Harper in support of the dangerous government support a pro- global warming hypothesis, cess they so vehemently the public was far more supopposed before? The answer portive of this position. is simple: they are followBut, after the Republicans ing the common perception split with the Democrats on that Canadians want them to climate change in 2008, there work with the U.N. on climate was a sudden drop in the change mitigation. fraction of the public who Last month’s Forum “worried a great deal” about Research poll concluded climate.

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Tories back scrutiny of MP expenses after Liberals, NDP call for audit

THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA - NDP Leader Tom Mulcair and Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau threw their support Wednesday behind the idea of inviting the auditor general to put MPs’ expenses under the microscope.

And after some initial reluctance, the government eventually fell in line with the proposal as well.

Initially, Paul Calandra - Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s parliamentary secretary -echoed the sentiments of auditor general Michael Ferguson, who said the House of Commons could benefit from his comprehensive audit

of the Senate without having to undergo the same level of individual scrutiny.

“I certainly wouldn’t support that,” Calandra said.

“I think the auditor general made very clear comments that it wasn’t required.”

The Prime Minister’s Office subsequently issued a clarification: “We support having the auditor general sit down with the board of internal economy and determining a way for him to engage on this.”

The board is the secretive group of four Conservatives, two New Democrats and one Liberal, who police Commons

spending. They meet behind closed doors and typically issue only cursory summaries of their decisions.

Mulcair and Trudeau were less equivocal on inviting the auditor general to scrutinize MPs’ spending.

“We have already proposed it, the other parties voted against it,” Mulcair said.

Mulcair appeared to be referring to an obscure dissenting committee report his party wrote two years ago, in which it backed giving the auditor general a clear legislative mandate to audit spending in the House of Commons, including MPs’ expenses.

The NDP has also proposed replacing the board with an independent oversight body which would operate primarily in public.

“The NDP has every intention of getting rid of the secretive board of internal economy,” Mulcair said. “Every penny being spent there is public money and the public has a right to see how every penny is spent.”

Trudeau said it’s high time Ferguson looked at the House of Commons.

“House leadership needs to sit down with the auditor general and figure out a way for him to engage,” Trudeau said.

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Scientists Restaurant industry offers ideas call for on planned minimum wage hike oilsands THE CANADIAN PRESS says business owners fear raising EDMONTON - The restaurant the rate to $15 per hour by 2018 moratorium industry is trying to set the table is not sustainable given Alberta’s CANADIAN PRESS A group of 100 Canadian and U.S. scientists has issued an urgent call for governments to place a moratorium on new oilsands projects.

The group’s letter, released Wednesday, offers 10 reasons why no new oilsands developments should be allowed.

The reasons include environmental damage, aboriginal concerns and the need to move the global economy away from its dependence on fossil fuels that cause climate change.

The group includes some of the top biologists, climatologists, economists and political scientists in both countries, as well as a Nobel prize-winner.

Their letter took over a year to draft and was extensively examined to ensure its assertions were scientifically sound.

A copy has been sent to Prime Minister Stephen Harper, as well as to all members of Parliament.

in advance of talks with Alberta’s NDP government about its plan to increase the hourly minimum wage to $15 by 2018.

Restaurants Canada is recommending the province take the economy into account and phase in any changes to give business owners time to adjust.

The industry says restaurants and bars should still be allowed to pay a lower rate to servers who earn tips and young people in their first jobs should be paid less.

It wants the province to study how a planned hike to the minimum wage in October would affect the economy and jobs before announcing any future increases.

Alberta’s current minimum wage is $10.20, among the lowest in Canada.

Mark von Schellwitz, a Restaurants Canada spokesman,

slumping oil sector.

“We have certainly heard from a number of our members over the last few weeks who are extremely concerned about surviving this increase, especially in an economic climate where they are already seeing their sales decline because of the downturn,” he said Wednesday.

“We are asking them (the NDP government) to adjust that promise and let’s take this one step at a time, one year at a time.”

Industry groups are to meet with the NDP government in Edmonton on Thursday to discuss the planned increase.

Restaurants Canada says it has more than 4,000 members in Alberta who employ more than 150,000 people.

Premier Rachel Notley promised to increase the minimum wage during her election campaign.

He stopped short of calling for a forensic audit of the Commons, but said: “It is time that we actually establish a process whereby we can restore Canadians’ confidence and that means asking the auditor general to come in.”

Ferguson’s report on Senate expenses, tabled Tuesday, found 30 current and former senators improperly spent almost $1 million, nine of them

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so egregiously that their cases have been referred to the RCMP. The Commons can and should learn from his recommendations that the Senate needs greater transparency and independent oversight of expenses, Ferguson said.

Over the last five years, more than twice as many MPs have been accused of improperly spending more than four times the amount Ferguson concluded

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Teck hosts public consultation for proposed Coal Mountain Phase 2 project

By Katelyn Dingman Fernie Free Press

Elk Valley residents gathered at Hosmer Community Hall on June 4 to review Teck’s proposed Coal Mountain Phase 2 project, a coal mining operation approximately 15 km south of Sparwood that would extend the nearly complete Coal Mountain mining operation.

Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) representatives at both the federal and provincial level were on hand to help iden-

tify public concerns in addition to addressing the valued components they will be reviewing in the Environmental Assessment (AE).

“This whole public comment period is about ‘what do you think? Do we have the right valued component?’” Executive Project Director Karen Christie said. “When we get questions from the public, we look at if they’ve identified anything that our working group hasn’t.”

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Coal Mountain Operation General Manager Ed Morash noted that similar to every mining project in the valley, water quality is likely to be the biggest issue.

Morash, however, emphasized that the Coal Mountain Phase 2 project is essential,

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as the original mining site is predicted to be complete by 2017.

“The life of mining at Coal Mountain has gotten to be quite short,” he noted. “We have less than three years before the reserve on that mountain is depleted.”

With approximately 300 employees working at the original site, maintaining Teck’s workforce is essential for Morash.

“It’s about longevity of jobs and having the ability to take that workforce and to take that resource and move it over to Coal Mountain Phase 2 and continue employment for those people.”

Nic Milligan, Manager of Community and Aboriginal Affairs, reiterated Morash’s remarks, adding, “Coal Mountain Phase 2 represents the future of our Coal Mountain operation.

“Our hope is as we work through the regulatory process,

we will have Coal Mountain Phase 2 to develop and those employees will transfer over there.”

Despite Morash and Milligan’s concerns over the longevity of jobs in the valley, they both also emphasized the importance of community engagement in the project and understanding certain areas of disturbance.

The Teck employees stressed the need for public consultation.

“It is very important for us as a company to understand the communities concerns as we develop our project,” Milligan said.

“We recognize that these communities support our operation. We want to hear what people have to say about our project and ensure that we use those concerns to guide our project plan.”

Although the Coal Mountain Phase 2 project is currently only

Kimberley

Council gives go ahead to flume rehab

By Carolyn Grant Kimberley Bulletin

About face!

Kimberley City Council, after voting two weeks ago to defer work on the Mark Creek Flume rehab project until it could be brought in on budget, or additional grant money could be found, has changed course and voted to go ahead with the project this year.

The primary factor in the change of course, said Mayor Don McCormick, was that the general contractor Copcan, indicated that more savings could be found in the budget.

“Copcan came back and said they wanted to negotiate until we reached common ground,” McCormick said. “I am looking forward to this safety item being dealt with.”

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in the pre-application stage, the public consultation allows the EAO to identify issues and values important to the community in addition to increasing an understanding for local circumstances — both essential components of the EA process.

The first public comment period will take place until June 24, and the public is encouraged to submit comments to www. eao.gov.bc.ca

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It is a positive move forward, said Coun.

Bev Middlebrook, who had been the only councillor not to vote for deferment of the project.

“It will be nice for the community to have it completed,” she said.

“We’re not wasting the $400,000 already invested.”

Middlebrook also pointed out that completing the flume project was not going to get any cheaper, and the longer it was deferred the more it was likely to cost.

Councillor Albert Hoglund said he voted against going ahead.

“As Council we said we wouldn’t proceed if it was over budget,” he said. “It is going to be over budget. It could be $150,000, it could be $500,000. There are too many red flags I can’t accept. It won’t be over as much as phase 1 but it will still be over budget. I think we’re reneging on a promise.”

Coun.

Kent Goodwin was quick to point out that Council, in fact, had made no such promise.

“I don’t believe council as a whole ever said we wouldn’t proceed if it was over budget. They Mayor made some pretty strong statements,” Goodwin said.

“We had the feeling we could put the grants on hold,” said Coun. Sandra Roberts.

“That didn’t prove true.

We were erasing those grants. It’s always a risk, but it isn’t getting any cheaper and it isn’t getting any safer.

I think it was a prudent and thoughtful decision.”

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THE CANADIAN PRESS VALENCIA, Spain - China capitalized on its opportunities and defeated Canada 3-0 Wednesday at the women’s field hockey World League Semifinals.

The team, which includes Rossland’s Thea Culley, is vying for one of the top three spots which brings a berth in the 2016 Olympic Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

It’s one of two chances for the Canadian women to qualify for the Olympics. The other will come later this summer when the winner of the 2015 Pan American Games in Toronto will earn a berth.

On Wednesday, the number-seven ranked Chinese opened the scoring in the second quarter when Wei Ma picked up a loose ball and quickly fired a heavy backhand shot passed Canadian keeper Kaitlyn Williams.

China’s quick transition game came through again the third quarter. After a nice string of passes, Yang Peng was tackled in the circle but slipped the ball by Williams while falling for a 2-0 lead.

China added another in the 51st minute on a penalty corner deflection by Jiaojiao De. The 20th-ranked Canadians return to action today against Argentina.

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A new commemorative was hung in the Trail Memorial Centre Tuesday afternoon as a salute to the city from the Canadian National Sledge Hockey Team. Trail hosted a training camp in October 2012 before the team went on to win gold at the IPC world championship in April 2013 with Trail coach Mike Mondin. Team Canada defeated its long time nemesis, the United States, 1-0 in the gold-medal game of IPC World Sledge Hockey championship in Goyang, South Korea. A signed jersey was given as a gift, which is memorialized in an encasement designed by Kootenay Columbia Learning Centre (KCLC) student Curtis Haynes, 14 . Mondin, presented the encased jersey to the city. (Left to right) Councillor Eleanor Gattafoni Robinson, Canadian Sledge Hockey Coach Mike Mondin, Curtis Haynes, and Phil Power, KCLC woodwork teacher.

By Times Staff The Drive, Chip and Putt event at the Birchbank golf course will be held June 29 instead of the previously scheduled June 20.

The event, for junior golfers ages eight-to-16years old, is a fun event said Birchbank head pro Dennis Bradley.

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Canada coach credits time in New Zealand for helping shape his philosophy THE CANADIAN PRESS EDMONTON - Four years ago, John Herdman led New Zealand to its first ever point at the FIFA Women’s World Cup. And the Football Ferns did it in dramatic fashion, scoring in the 90th and 94th minute to pull even with Mexico at 2-2.

“To win our first point in this way is like winning the World Cup,” Herdman said at the time.

“If we’d had another three minutes or so, I reckon we would have gone on and won.”

The tie followed eight straight tournament losses for New Zealand. And on the heels of impressive showings in losses to Japan and England in Germany, it helped showcase the young coach on the world stage.

The Football Ferns had already been eliminated from contention, losing to England on an 81st-minute goal. So Herdman had work to do in getting his

young team back on track.

The coaching job did not go unnoticed.

“Ultimately that (Mexico) result caught the eye of some people ... it was the result that got us the Canada job,” Herdman said.

New Zealand (12th) finished ahead of Canada (16th) at the tournament. A feat accomplished, as Herdman notes, “on a 30th of the budget and a tenth of the population.”

Less than two months later, Herdman was Canada’s coach.

Today, the 39-year-old Herdman renews acquaintances with New Zealand and former assistant coach Tony Readings at the World Cup. The former under-20 coach, English-born like Herdman, has experienced success of his own at the New Zealand helm. In London at the 2012 Olympics, the 39-year-old Readings led

New Zealand to the knockout stages of a major tournament for the first time.

The Kiwis lost 2-0 to the U.S. in the quarter-finals. Canada, under Herdman, won bronze after losing to the eventual champion Americans in the semifinals.

No. 17 New Zealand is coming off a 1-0 loss to the 12th-ranked Netherlands at this tournament.

Canada, ranked eighth, downed No. 16 China 1-0 in its opener.

A win today and Herdman’s team can head to Montreal for its final pool game Monday against the Dutch, knowing that progress to the knockout rounds is assured. The goal is to finish first in Group A which means less travel while - temporarily at least - avoiding elite opposition.

New Zealand will always have a special place for Herdman. It gave him the chance to develop and flex his coaching muscles.

It also shaped him as a man, as he looked to rebuild New Zealand football while juggling the duties of technical director and women’s World Cup and Olympic coach.

Herdman essentially worked around the clock.

“What I did learn with that team is it takes a lot to break you,” said Herdman, whose work ethic is renowned. “And you start to realize the real potential of human capacity.”

He also learned to connect with his players.

Herdman credits former New Zealand goalkeeper Kristy Hill, one of the team’s Maori leaders, for helping him understand the importance of the spiritual side of team-building.

“With her influence you start to realize that you really do have to touch the heart before you take the hand,” he said.

“And that is a philosophy that

I’ve maintained throughout my coaching over the last six or seven years.”

Herdman brought some of his closest advisers with him to Canada.

When he lined up for the anthems for the Mexico game four years ago in Sinsheim, he had goalkeeping coach Simon Eaddy and sports scientist Cesar Meylan next to him. Both are on his Canadian staff.

But not Readings, a grassroots coach Herdman hired first as a technical analyst and then assistant coach.

“People always ask, ‘Well why didn’t you take Tony with you?”’

Herdman said. “The reality was I think, he was ready to become his own coach and start pushing this team to the next level, which I think he did.”

Added Herdman: “My mantra was you’ve got to put things down better than you found it.”

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Most $2 bets on American Pharoah to win Belmont uncashed: may be souvenirs THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK - Souvenirs, everyone?

A $2 ticket on American Pharoah to win the Belmont Stakes may be worth a lot more money later than now.

Or, people are hanging on to their own little piece of horse racing history.

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Days after American Pharoah became the first

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Triple Crown winner in 37 years, more than 95 per cent of those who spent two bucks on win tickets have yet to cash them in.

Of the 94,128 $2 win wagers placed from Friday until Saturday’s Belmont, 90,237 remain live - uncashed - according to figures released Monday by AmTote International.

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GP W L T GF Cameroon 1 1 0 0 6 Japan 1 1 0 0 1 Switzerland 1 0 1 0 0 Ecuador 1 0 1 0 0 Friday’s games At Vancouver Switzerland vs. Ecuador, 7 p.m.

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ostalgia season is upon us. There are carburetors all over my shop. Life used to be so simple.

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Many a customer after seeing our current collection of old time automobiles laments. “Those were the days. I could fix one of those with a hammer, pliers, and a screwdriver.”

How come I can’t?

I have a shop full of screwdrivers, hammers and pliers. The VW Beetle is still not happy, nor the Porsche, nor the MG. I hope my customers are patient. Old cars get old problems. My old car diagnostic routines are a little rusty perhaps.

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look under the hood the first thing I do is plug in a computer to the diagnostic port on the vehicle. That computer is a close friend.

“Running rough” says the customer. “Not all the time.”

A quick perusal of my computerized diagnostic tool data says. Cylinder number two is missing when the engine is at 20 per cent load at 2,000 rpm while travelling at 20kilometres per

hour. The outside air temperature was 20 degrees Celsius. The engine temperature is 50 degrees Celsius.

The vehicle is adding extra fuel on one bank of cylinders.

The vehicle is already warmed up.

A road test reveals perfect running and perfect numbers on the computer. I know what is up. The intake manifold gaskets have shrunk. As the engine warms up they leak but once fully expanded they seal again.

Cylinder number two goes a little bit too lean and misses. Solution: replace intake manifold gaskets.

One of those nostalgia pieces (Porsche) shows up at the shop.

“She’s running rough.”

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test number one. Runs perfectly. Road test number two. Runs perfectly. Road test number three (gotta drive a little further).

The vehicle acts up. It feels like an ignition problem.

Back to the shop.

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Back on the road.

Road test number one.

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Systems to prevent rear-end collisions should be standard The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Automakers should immediately include as standard equipment in all new cars and commercial trucks systems that automatically brake or warn drivers to avoid rear-end collisions, the National Transportation Safety Board said in a report released Monday.

The systems could prevent or mitigate more than 80 per centof the rear-end collisions that cause about 1,700 deaths and a half-million injuries annually, the report said. There are about 1.7 million rear-end crashes each year in the U.S. Some of the collision-avoidance systems issue a warning to drivers that a collision is imminent, but do not automatically brake. The board recommended manufacturers begin by making a warning system standard, and then add automatic emergency braking after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration completes standards for them.

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collision-avoidance systems or other steps to encourage their use a dozen times over the past 20 years, but the report called progress “very limited.” Only four of 684 passenger vehicle models in 2014 included automatic braking systems as a standard feature: the Mercedes-Benz G Class 4X4, an SUV; the Subaru Forester and Outback, also SUVs, and the Subaru Legacy, a mid-sized sedan.

When the systems are offered as options they are typically on high-end vehicles like Cadillac, Infiniti and Lexus models and are often bundled with non-safety features like heated seats or faux leather interiors, making the overall package more expensive.

“You don’t pay extra for your seatbelt,” NTSB Chairman Christopher Hart said in a statement.

“And you shouldn’t have to pay extra for technology that can help prevent a collision.”

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We strongly encourage you to take advantage of the City of Trail’s online service options: • view your property tax information; • for those eligible, claim your Home Owner Grant; and, • pay your property taxes.

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Please view our “How-To Videos” to register your account. Please note that claiming the Home Owner Grant online and paying your property taxes online is a two-step process. Once you have completed the Home Owner Grant online application, and noted your confirmation code, you must then go back and remit payment for the balance owing on property taxes.

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Don’t overreact to hubby’s overly flirtatious ex Mailbox

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but it is only a big deal if your husband responds in a similar fashion. We suggest you chummy up to this ex-girlfriend at these events. It will totally baffle her, greatly impress your husband and make her less of a threat to you.

Dear Annie: You printed a letter from “Expecting Mom in the Midwest,” who asked for a response when rude people ask, “Was it planned?” You suggested, “Why do you need to know?” I think a good answer would be, “Of course! God planned it!” I love your column. -Bossier City, La. Dear Bossier City: Your response was by far the most popular one we received. We appreciate all who sent in their personal

found this response works: “Why in the world would you ask such a personal question? It’s rude, and you’re normally not a rude person. Are you feeling OK?” Whenever you end with a question, the other person feels compelled to answer. So throw it back in their court, and watch

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preferences. Here are a few samples: From Pat: Your response was masterful.

Another retort (not original to me) would be: “If people ask you, tell them you don’t know.” And a gentler response: “I’m hurt by your question.”

El Paso: In my opinion, a better answer to this question is: “Well, I guess that’s really between my husband and me. Don’t you agree?”

R.: I would simply say, “Yes, it was planned, but if we plan another, should we inform you first?” There seem to be more ignorant and stupid people in today’s world, and they have no filters between their brains and mouths.

P.: When asked, “Was this pregnancy planned,” I would say, “I give up. Was it?” I have used this more times than I can say, and it always works.

Mother of Twins: I would simply ask, “Were you?”

Tyler, Texas: Someone could reply, “It was more planned than the question you just asked!”

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Dear Annie: I am confused about how to handle my husband’s ex-girlfriend, who shows up at his family funerals and stays three hours at the visitation hanging with my husband and reminiscing about the past. They discuss things out loud with no respect for me.

This woman is married, but never comes to these gatherings with her husband. And my husband still does her taxes, even though I told him he shouldn’t.

He’s opening the door to trouble.

I do trust my husband, but not her. She definitely is still attracted to him, and it shows. Is her behavior normal, or should I tell her at the next funeral to pay her respects and leave?

-- Not Jealous, Just Hurt Dear Not: Please don’t let your insecurities cause you to overreact. If you trust your husband, it doesn’t matter what his ex-girlfriend does. And how often does the family have funerals that you need to worry about this?

We agree that she is being inappropriately flirtatious,

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YourByhoroscope Francis Drake For Friday, June 12, 2015 ARIES (March 21 to April 19)

Postpone important decisions until tomorrow, because today is just goofy and flaky. However, it also is a lighthearted day. Focus on creative ventures and having fun.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Even though your financial picture and cash flow are your primary concerns right now, take this day off if you can. Do not make important decisions or major purchases.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Your ruler, Mercury, is finally moving forward very slowly. This means all the insane delays, errors and confusion of the past month will reduce; and things will return to normal.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Personal details about your private life might be made public today. Just be aware of this in case you have to do

damage control. Work behind the scenes if possible.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Avoid controversial subjects like politics, religion and racial issues today, because this is a weird day. It’s a crapshoot. Today is best for creative activities and fun times.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22)

Keep an eye on your bank account so you know what’s happening, because something unexpected might impact shared property or your debt. Nevertheless, this is a poor day to make important decisions.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) A friend or partner will surprise you today. Well, this week has been full of surprises, hasn’t it? Have a long lunch or leave work early, if you can swing it.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Expect interruptions to your work routine today.

However, avoid important

decisions. Hey, you survived this crazy week!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Accept unexpected invitations that come your way, because this is the perfect day to have fun and goof off. It’s also a wonderful day for creative adventures and artistic pursuits.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19)

Conversations with a female family member might

go sideways in a New York minute. Be patient with others. Don’t spend money today except for food and gas.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Think before you speak today, because you will be inclined to mouth off or shoot from the hip. Instead, use today’s energy for creative ideas and fun times with others.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20)

Do not spend money on anything other than food and gas today. Postpone shopping and major purchases until tomorrow. Forewarned is forearmed.

YOU BORN TODAY You have boundless energy and easily exude positive vibes.

This is because you assume life will go well and things will be fine. Sure enough, this is a year of accumulation and, perhaps, one of the most powerful years of your life!

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TUNDRA

BROOMHILDA

MOTHER GOOSE & GRIMM

BLONDIE

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You will reap what you have sown, because it’s a time of fruition. It’s also a good time to buy and sell.

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Regional

Summer water levels predicted to be lower at Koocanusa

By Trevor Crawley Cranbrook Townsman

The water levels out at Lake Koocanusa are expected to be lower over the course of the summer, but there shouldn’t be too much of an impact for recreational users, according to officials from BC Hydro and the US Army Corps of Engineers.

The conditions have been blamed on an average snowpack and precipitation that was more rain that snow.

“There’s pretty good snowpack—and when I say pretty good—I’m talking 80-90 per cent of average in the upper part of the Kootenay Basin, but once you get down into Cranbrook and into the States, there’s virtually no snow,” said Joel Fenolio, the Upper Columbia Senior Water Manager with the U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers. “….It was a wet winter, it was about 115 per cent of average as far as precipitation but it all basically ran off and into Libby.”

Prior to the rain over the last few days, Fenolio noted that the water level forecast have been dropping and that the reservoir will likely be roughly 15 to 20 feet from full in August. At full flow, the lake level is at elevation 2,459 feet.

According to Fenolio, this year has been the driest year since 2009-2010, in terms of maximum elevations at the Libby Dam. “In the last four years, we’ve been pretty wet and we were able to refill Libby above 2,450, so it seems to appease a lot of the recreational enthusiasts normally,” he said.

In terms of water supply across the region, it’s looking pretty average, according to Darren Sherbot, a manager of operations planning with BC Hydro.

“The story starts evolving once you get south of the border, unless you’re on Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland where it’s much below normal,” Sherbot said. “Here it’s average.”

Most of the precipitation manifested into rain rather than snow, he added.

“In terms of the weather, it was above

average all across the East Kootenay, but it manifested in rain rather than snow so the reservoirs across the East Kootenay

system tend to be primed in advance of the melting snow,” Sherbot continued. “…Levels across Kootenay Lake will

probably be peaking at 1,748 or less, so no issues there and we’ll probably see typical levels across the summer or slightly lower,

depending on what our flows are.”

In terms of the water flows on sturgeon recovery in the Kootenay River, there

isn’t going to be enough water supply to do two peak flows to help the spawning fish move further upstream.

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Thursday, June 11, 2015 Trail Times

local 2015 Civic Reception

Liz Bevan Photos

From left to right, Barb Swift, Mary Zanier and Myrt Servatius enjoy tea, coffee and sandwiches at the 2015 Civic Reception on Wednesday afternoon, honouring the Silver City’s pioneers, old timers and native sons and daughters. Both Swift and Zanier moved to Trail in 1951 and Servatius came a little bit later in 1963. On the right, volunteer Joan Klit serves up plates of sandwiches to hungry guests after all the speeches were said and done.

Trail royalty, former mayor Dieter Bogs, 2015 Citizen of the Year Barbara Gibson, acting mayor Kevin Jolly and more, were all in attendance to celebrate the long-term residents of the Trail area.

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