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Spike in crystal meth reports heightens concerns Fruitvale men, charged with possession, appeared in Rossland court Monday BY SHERI REGNIER Times Staff
Police say there's been a spike of people in custody who are under the influence of something more than alcohol or pot. “We get these strange calls from people who are being paranoid and think they are being followed,” says Cpl. Darryl Orr from the Greater Trail RCMP detachment. “Or they have taken their clothes off and are running around smashing through windows and doing really crazy things.” He says the calls lead to people who are high on methamphetamine, commonly referred to as crystal meth. “They have a distinct odour on their skin because of all the chemicals coming out,” Orr explained. “And a distinct appearance, they'll be clammy and sweaty because they've been up for a couple of days without food, drink or sleep.” Orr's words follow a recent drug bust on the highway between Rossland and Trail when the Trail RCMP General Duty Section seized a substantial amount of crystal meth and heroin.
Dustin Zier and Jordan Harfman of Fruitvale, appeared in Rossland Provincial Court Monday to face drug trafficking charges, possession of two grams of black tar heroin and over 20 grams of methamphetamine as well as probation breaches. Both men, known to the police, were released with conditions that include reporting to probation, keeping the peace and being of good behaviour, said Orr. The duo is scheduled to appear in court in October. The RCMP suspect the crystal meth was to be sold locally, and Orr clarified the amount seized is of significant street value. “Meth is sold by the point,” he explained. “Every point is a dose.” With 10 points in one gram of the drug, and about 21 grams confiscated, Orr said that's 210 people that could conceivably gotten high. Each point costs $15 to $20 which on the street, is considered relatively cheap to purchase. “The person might buy two or three points but not use them all at once, but over the course of 12-to24 hours,” he explained. “So 15 or 20 bucks will get someone high for eight or 12 hours. Lots of people go for days on binges without eating or drinking and end up in the hospital,” Orr added. “And some die.” See FENTANYL, Page 6
Guinness confirms local forestry company part of new world record BY SHERI REGNIER Times Staff
It's official. A Fruitvale forestry company helped set a Guinness World Record earlier this year. Three ATCO Wood Products employees and 23 Greenpeaks Holdings workers gathered outside of Rossland at Neptune Creek Drainage in May, and planted 7,785 trees in one hour. The impressive feat was part of the Sustainable Forestry Initiative
(SFI) that had 29 SFI teams of 25 to 100 people from New York City to Vancouver Island planting 202,935 trees in 60 minutes – setting a new world record. A certificate of recognition is on the way, says ATCO Silviculture Supervisor Mark MacAulay, referring to SFI's Tuesday news release confirming the title. “Attempting to set the record added a little fun and competition to work,” he said. See RECORD, Page 2
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Trail SPCA branch manager Danielle Jackman poses with Ryder, a hound cross, who is in need of a home. She was put up for adoption because her energetic demeanour didn’t fit well with four young children in her former home.
PAWS FOR A CAUSE ON SATURDAY
Walkathon targets animal cruelty BY VALERIE ROSSI Times Staff
Receiving a box full of kittens on your doorstep may seem like the ultimate gift. But there was nothing warm and fuzzy about the BC SPCA Trail Regional Branch recently finding four black kittens stuffed into a box without even a note. “This happens more often than we'd like, but it's gotten better over the years,” according to Trail branch manager Danielle Jackman. “Even if we don't get them dropped here, sometimes they're dropped off on the side of the road or next to somebody's mailbox.” Some animals never know kindness, but the SPCA's mission is to change that. The local branch is gearing up to fight animal cruelty through its largest fundraising effort this Saturday. The 2015 Scotiabank & BC SPCA Paws for a
Cause walk takes off from Gyro Park at 11:30 a.m., with registration at 10 a.m. The event brings animal lovers and their furry friends from all walks of life together for a good cause. The hope is that participants will have already collected pledges ahead of time, but no one is turned away. Those who want to tag along will be charged a $25 registration fee and receive a T-shirt. The walkathon starts at Gyro, routes to the Y in Sunningdale and loops back to the park, where there will be an assortment of entertainment, activities and vendors lined up. It's difficult to say what kind of life the cats had, said Jackman. Perhaps they were well cared for, and their owners were just uneducated on the best way to leave an animal at the shelter. See DONORS, Page 3
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