Trail Daily Times, May 08, 2013
-
Upload
black-press -
Category
Documents
-
view
229 -
download
0
description
Transcript of Trail Daily Times, May 08, 2013
Ron 250.368.1162Darlene 250.231.0527
Ron & DarleneYour Local Home Team
See more great homes [email protected] us today! We can sell your home!
Burns AveWARFIELD
SOLD
Green AveTRAIL
SOLD
Green RoadFRUITVALE
SOLD
Carnation DriveGLENMERRY
SOLDKootenay Homes Inc.
FineLine TechnologiesJN 62937 Index 980% 1.5 BWR NU
Contact the Times: Phone: 250-368-8551
Fax: 250-368-8550Newsroom:
250-364-1242Canada Post, Contract number 42068012
Candidates answer voters’
questions at Trail forum
Page 3
S I N C E 1 8 9 5WEDNESDAYMAY 8, 2013
Vol. 118, Issue 72
$105INCLUDING G.S.T.
S I N C E 1 8 9 5
PROUDLY SERVING THE COMMUNITIES OF ROSSLAND, WARFIELD, TRAIL, MONTROSE, FRUITVALE & SALMO
SHERI REGNIER PHOTO
This week, the Village of Warfield public works department continued to prepare the Warfield pool for a new cement-based liner. The project will cost the village a cool $50,000 and will be complete by the end of the month. On Thursday, Mike Barta removed the familiar blue tiles, a feature of the pool since 1967.
B Y S H E R I R E G N I E RTimes Staff
After months of heated debate, the annual budget bylaw for School District 20 (SD20) for the fiscal year 2013/14 was quietly passed Friday.
The trustees met in quorum at the Trail Middle School in an open meeting and had one member of the public in attendance.
“The budget bylaw was read for $41.8 million, with an operat-ing budget of $35.6 compared to the $36.6 million we had last year,” explained Natalie Verigin, secretary treasurer.
“Although the decisions made have been difficult, it is a relief it is over because now we can focus on implementation.”
Darrel Ganzert, SD20 board chair, said that the impact to the workers of the district was less this year than in past budgets.
“The biggest impact of course, was in the facility changes,” he said. “That was difficult to get through.
“However, the impact to the workers is much less than it could have been.”
The closure of MacLean Elementary to reconfigure Rossland Secondary School to K-9, cut $265,000 from the budget; and combining two Castlegar primary schools cut $38,400 this year, and another $35,000 in 2014.
The money saved in these cuts is cumulative, said Verigin.
“The bottom line is that we are going to get less money next year. We need those savings from the school closure because we are not going to be getting any influx of new dollars going forward.”
Ganzert explained that once the facility changes were dealt with, the
See CUSTODIAL, Page 3
WARFIELD POOL GETS FACELIFT
B Y S H E R I R E G N I E RTimes Staff
Soon to be on tap, a cleaner and more reliable source of drinking water for the residents of Montrose.
“The Village of Montrose water supply improvements project is nearing comple-tion,” said Kevin Chartres, chief administra-tive officer for the village.
All four pumps, which include two new and two refurbished, were up and running last night (Monday), he said.
“The project will be substantially com-plete when the chlorination goes on-line later this week.”
However, the boil water advisory will not be lifted for another month.
“The chlorine has to run and samples have to be collected for a period of weeks,” explained Chartres.
Once the samples are back, and deter-mined to be clear, the results will then sub-mitted to a drinking water official from the
Interior Health Authority (IHA).Chartres said that it is the responsibility
of IHA to lift the advisory, but first, clean samples, collected over a period of time, have to be provided.
“Even though the pumps are working and the chlorination begins this week, a ser-ies of tests have to be passed to lift the boil water advisory and that could be a month down the road.”
Once the chlorination process begins, residents may notice a strong odour in the tap water.
Chartres said it will take some time to obtain a consistent level of chlorine in the system, and levels could fluctuate from
See INITIAL, Page 5
School district passes budget
MONTROSE
Water supply improvements almost complete
Temporary contract teachers and custodial positions hit with cuts
“Even though the pumps are working and the chlorination
begins this week, a series of tests have to be passed to lift the boil
water advisory and that could be a month down the road.”
KEVIN CHARTRES
WEATHER
Low: 11°C • High: 28°C POP: 40% • Wind: NE 5 km/h
thursday sunny • Low: 13°C • High: 29°C
POP: 0% • Wind: NW 5 km/hFriday
sunny • Low: 13°C • High: 28°C POP: 20% • Wind: NE 5 km/h
saturday Cloudy Periods • Low: 14°C • High: 28°C
POP: 20% • Wind: S 5 km/hsunday
scattered showers • Low: 14°C • High: 25°C POP: 80% • Wind: SW 10 km/h
Chance of thunder showersMainly sunny
Plan ahead and make regular automatic
contributions to your Retirement Savings
Plan or Tax Free Savings Account.
Financial ServicesSalsman
1577 Bay Avenue, Trail (250) 364-1515
Call or drop by for more information
A2 www.trailtimes.ca Wednesday, May 8, 2013 Trail Times
LOCAL
1598 Second Ave (across from Safeway)
250-368-34351598 Second Ave
WE SELL SAFETY
1598 Second Ave (across from Safeway)
250-368-3435
• Security Installation and Service
• ULC Security Monitoring• Medical Alert Installation
& Monitoring
1638 2nd Ave, Trail, -Phone:1-250-364-5808
-Toll Free: 1-888-364-5808 -Email: [email protected]
We are here and ready for your tire change overWith a huge selection of tires and rims at prices you will love!
FREE PICKUP AND DELIVERY in the Greater Trail area
Ask about our senior discounts.
Town & CountryBV HAWKS HOCKEY AGM Wednesday, May 8, 6:30
Lower Montrose Hall Public Welcome
COLOMBO LODGE Presents
Spaghettata A Family Dinner
Spaghetti, chicken Jojos, salad & bun
Italian Music Friday, May 10, 5-8pm
Adult $14 Child (7-11yr) $8
6yr and under free Tickets at the door Everyone welcome
FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT, Large or Small
Book our Italo Canadese Hall!
Best Rental Rates In Trail Main Hall seats 200
Ground Floor Hall seats 100 Kitchens and bars, air conditioned and Stairlift accessible
Audio/Visual equipped for presentations
Package options including catering & menus available Information and Bookings at 250-368-3268, 250-368-5291
When you’ve finished reading
this paper, please recycle it!
Candidate Name: Emily Dawson Sponsor: Royal Canadian Legion Trail Branch #11Grade: 11Parents: Karen Salsman and Keith DawsonHobbies / Activities: Event planning, debate, dance, reading, ski-
ing, drawing, painting, hiking, hand-crafted jewellery and crocheting.Why did you join the Trail Ambassador Programme? To
learn new skills, Trail’s history, to meet others’ with similar interests and to be more involved in the community.
Favourite part of the Programme so far: Volunteering and the presenters
Future plans? (Career): Bachelor of Arts in one of: Law, Medical Research or Forenscics/Criminology
Candidate Name: Elizabeth Cragg Sponsor: Hall PrintingGrade: 11Parents: Marleis Peebles and Ronald CraggHobbies / Activities: softball, curling, read-
ing, camping, hikingWhy did you join the Trail Ambassador
Programme? To gain personal confidence in public speaking and with presenting myself
Favourite part of the Programme so far: Speech Contest
Future plans? (Career): Working with babies/young children - Midwifery
Candidate Name: Rebecca King Sponsor: Kiwanis Club of TrailGrade: 12Parents: Morna Lonesgow and Bill KingHobbies / Activities: Art, guitar, singing, computer Why did you join the Trail Ambassador Programme? To gain
confidence, make new friends and to stop being shy.Favourite part of the Programme so far: dancing / modellingFuture plans? (Career): I want to be a rock star, however, I’ll settle
for the more plausible character design for a video game company.
Photos courtesy of Larry Doell
Trail Ambassador candidatesHere are the final three Trail Ambassador
candidates who will be vying for the right to represent the city at the annual pageant set for Friday night at the Charles Bailey Theatre.
LocaLTrail Times Wednesday, May 8, 2013 www.trailtimes.ca A3
364-23771198 Cedar Avenue
We are now
carryingHelp colour-treated hair retain
it’s fresh-from-the-salon vibrancy with every use!
WHAT CAN $1A DAY BUY?
CALL TRAIL HOSPICE AT 250-364-6204TO MAKE YOUR DONATION
Your monthly donation of just $1/day
($30/month) will provide support for the
dying and invaluable resources for ourlocal communities
EVERY DAY!
??? ??
CALL TRAIL HOSPICE AT
It won’t buy a cup of coffee...
B y T i m e s s T a f fThe four candidates vying to rep-
resent the Kootenay West riding faced a wide array of questions dur-ing Monday’s all-candidates forum at the Cominco Gym in Trail.
A crowd of about 60 people lis-tened to the candidates, heard ques-tions from a media panel then posed their own in an effort to determine who should get their support in the May 14 provincial election.
While many of the questions were tailored for the provincial responses from the two main party candi-dates, the NDP and BC Liberals, on issues such as ferries and health care, the independents also offered their views from an entirely differ-ent perspective, when it came to genetically modified foods, educa-tion, the right to recall or the rights of municipalities.
Incumbent MLA Katrine Conroy of the NDP continued her party’s mantra of change for the better while detailing the NDP’s spending commitments.
BC Liberal candidate Jim Postnikoff reminded voters the power that comes with electing a representative that is part of the rul-ing government. He also repeated his party’s platform of building the economy to bring jobs to the prov-ince.
The two independent candidates offered contrasting visions.
Joseph Hughes provided a pas-sionate pitch reminding voters, “what party politics has done for you.”
His vision of an independent rep-resentative that stands for the vot-ers and not a party resonated with many in the audience.
Glen Byle, who was often short on his answers, presented his Technology Enabled true Democracy (TED), which gives voters a voice on every issue through websites. It allows each voter to determine what agenda he will present to the legislature.
The open questions gave better insight into the candidates.
Conroy’s experience was on dis-play as she fielded all questions and provided in-depth knowledge of the workings of the government. Her role as the NDP critic for seniors affairs allowed her to answer ques-tions on health care and senior care in the same breath. She advocated better funding for home support in an effort to keep seniors in their home.
Postnikoff, who seemed more comfortable talking about the econ-omy and jobs, often reading from the Liberals party platform and left questions on seniors with cryptic
answers such as a new program was taking over the United Way to help deal with poverty and seniors with-out providing more details.
One topic that hit close to home came from School District 20 trust-ee Darrell Ganzert who questioned the downloading of costs on school districts by the provincial govern-ment.
Again the two main parties offered different takes.
Postnikoff repeated the Liberals simple formula of economy plus jobs equals more funding. He said the Liberals have pitched a 10-year deal to the B.C. Teachers Federation in order to get spending under con-trol.
Conroy, on the other hand, said increasing staff levels is a priority to improving education for each student especially when it comes to teacher assistants and librarians.
The affordable housing topic brought another unclear response from Postnikoff who alluded to a major overhaul on the horizon without any details.
Conroy was more specific explaining the NDP has pledged 1,500 units of housing per year for four years.
Hughes said each community has different problems and requires different solutions that need direct
action from the riding’s representa-tive.
Byle once again said he would rely on his system to gauge what the voters want in the riding.
It was only fitting one of the final questions of the night from the floor asked candidates where the money would come to fulfill all the promises.
Byle offered a plan to tax accord-ing to services, while Hughes said the solutions from the Kootenay West riding must be developed in the region and not dependent on what is fed from Victoria.
Conroy said the NDP’s platform of taxing will be aimed at corpora-tions like banks, people making over $150,000 per year and heavy polluters.
“We will not increase the deficit,” she said, adding the NDP is only promising what it can afford.
Postnikoff read from the party platform and emphasized the party’s jobs plan leading to the goal of a debt-free B.C.
The party is promising a freeze on taxes and carbon taxes, the potential windfall from the oil and gas industry for a Prosperity Fund and, of course, jobs.
Another forum is on tap tonight in Rossland at the Miner’s Hall at 7 p.m.
Candidates face questions at Trail forum
Guy Bertrand photo
From the left, Glen Byle, independent, Katrine Conroy, NDP, Joseph Hughes, independent, and Jim Postnikoff, BC Liberals, were at the Cominco Gym in Trail Monday night for the all-candidates forum.
FROM PAGE 1budget became a fair-ly simple matter.
“Partly because the superintendent and his team found some legitimate and creative ways to move the funding of sup-port teachers from one area to another.
“This really saved a lot of potential job losses.”
Ganzert said that although counsel-ling, administrative and teacher-librarian time will be reduced, the teachers with temporary con-tracts will be most affected.
“A fairly large number of teach-ers are in temporary contracts, and those just simply won’t be renewed.
“There will be temp jobs coming up in September, just not as many.”
Further cuts, in particular custodial positions, are pro-jected to take a toll on the appearance and upkeep of district schools.
“I do have to say that CUPE has also suffered losses in this budget,” said Ganzert. “And to the board, these cuts are very distasteful and will certainly affect students.”
Ganzert said that the board has very clearly heard the mes-sage from parents, that a school that is not as clean as it has been in the past, may have a psychological impact on both stu-dents and staff.
“And a less clean building may make it seem that the institu-tion is not as respect-ed as it was before.
“This is not some-thing, as trustees, we want as our legacy.”
Custodial cuts could take toll
on schools
A4 www.trailtimes.ca Wednesday, May 8, 2013 Trail Times
LOCAL
CELEBRATE REMEMBER FIGHT BACK
RELAY FOR LIFE
Earlybird Registration only $10 and prizes!Event date: Saturday May 25th 10am-10pm, Gyro Park.
Register by Jan 31 for 2 entries into a draw to win 1 of 3 Apple iPads, AND for 5 entries into a draw to win round trip airfare for 2 to Vancouver courtesy of Pacific Coastal Airlines!
Contact Rhonda van Tent for more event information: 250 231-7575 [email protected]
Sign up at the Canadian Cancer Society or at relayforlife.ca
22 teams so far. More to come. It’s not too late to join the fun!Help us fight all cancers & come together as a community by participating at this year’s Greater Trail Relay For Life. Register a team today for this non-competitive, fun and inspirational event!
Sat. May 25th 10am-10pm, Gyro ParkVisit www.relaybc.ca or contact Rhonda [email protected] 250-231-7575 for more event information
Beaver Valley Animal Clinicwishes to thank all our clients for helping
us achieve a very successful fi rst year!
We appreciate your support.
Dr. Colleen Kramer,Jo-Ann and Penny
250-367-0123
TENDER CALL: COMMERCIAL BUILDING EXTERIOR UPGRADE
Commercial business located inGrand Forks, BC is inviting tenders fromqualified contractors for exterior upgrades to their existing building. The successful proponent is to act as the prime contractor and secure sub trades as required.
Tender Closing: June 01 , 2013 at 4:00 pm.
For more Invitation to Tender instructions and documents, please contact Studio 9 Architecture + Planning Ltd. at: Phone: 250.354.3959Email: [email protected]
WALMART CORRECTION NOTICEOur flyer distributed between May 8 – 10 and
effective May 10 – 16, 2013.Page PO3 : Autoguard All-Season Truck ‘P’
and ‘LT’ Tires from $89.97 each. The photo is incorrect. The correct photo is as follows :
We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
WALMART CORRECTION NOTICEOur flyer distributed between May 8 – 10
and effective May 10 – 16, 2013.Page 9 : Men’s Novelty Muscle Shirts (#30317257/8/590528/9) at $8. Due to
unforeseen circumstances, the Coors Light style may be late arriving to some stores.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
Ladie’s NightOnenightOnly!
Join us at Mark’s Work Wearhouse - Trail location from 5 - 9pm on May 9th & help support breast cancer research!
Driveto $65
Offer valid only on May 9th from 5pm - 9pm.One coupon per customer.
Everything in store 20% off(includes Carhartt, all workboots, etc.)
Take additional 5% off when you clip this ad.Must be presented to cashier at time of purchase.
I am always happy to answer bridge questions either by email or in
person.Email Query: He
was perplexed by my suggested line of play for the column on April 24. I have included the hands again for your perusal. He thought I should win the open-ing lead with the ace of diamonds, cash two rounds of hearts, ruff a heart (making the last two good), draw trump ending in dummy and cash the remain-ing good hearts thus avoiding the trump over-ruff in clubs.
As you may remem-ber: My line of play was to ruff two clubs in dummy.
This fails to do as well as ruffing the hearts good because of how the cards lie. I have constructed the hands not to match the best percentages, but to illustrate a point that even with an over-ruff, it is bet-ter in the long run to ruff two clubs instead of expecting an equal heart break. The opponents have more
clubs than hearts so it is more likely a heart will be ruffed not a club.
Ruff in the Short-Trump Hand: The hands were designed on a lesson of ruffs in the short-trump hand. Ruffing with the king, ten or seven gains a trick (assuming there is no over-ruff) while ruffing with any of the spades in the long-trump hand (South) does not gain a trick unless there is a cross-ruff or a dummy rever-sal.
Do not play results: The best way to play bridge is to play the cards choosing the high percentage plays. When one does this, one will go down occasionally, but will be successful in the long run. Here are some probabilities from Dorothy Hayden Truscott’s book, ‘Winning declarer play.’ (1969, p 178)
Missing six cards, the suit will break three-three 36 per cent of the time. Missing seven cards, the suit will break five-two or worse 37% of the time.
Getting a club-overruff is as unlikely as get-ting the heart suit fall-ing three-three.
Dummy Reversal: A dummy reversal reverses the roles of dummy’s and declar-er’s hands. Declarer ruffs with the long trump hand until there are fewer trump than in dummy and then draws trump with the dummy. When a trump is played in dummy with declar-er’s hand having no more, a loser can be discarded.
Explaining the play
May 11. Margaret Thiel
and Rob Troubridge2. Mary Forrest
and Mollie Palmason3. Hubert
Hunchak and Dave Thiel
4. Mary and Jack Hamann
Apr 251. Bill Gorkoff and
Hubert Hunchak2. Ross Bates and
Warren Watson¾. Dave Thiel and
Rob Troubridge. Dot Dore and Dorothy Cameron
Apr 241. Hubert
Hunchak and Warren Watson
2. Dot Dore and Daryl Tucker
3. Mary Forrest and Mollie Palmason
CONTRACT BRIDGE
2.83 x5”
MIR LECTURE SERIES
LESSONS LEARNED FROM MY GRANDFATHER: NON-VIOLENCE IN AVIOLENT WORLDArun is the grandson of Mahatma Gandhi and hasspent his adult life carrying on his grandfather’s legacy of creating a culture of non- violence. Gandhi’s major focus has been the eradication of poverty, which he considers the major form of violence in today’s world.
Tickets available at: Selkirk College Bookstore 250.365.1281 and Otter Bookstore in Nelson 250.352.3434
$16 adults, $13 seniors and $13 students
For more information visit our website or phone 250.365.1234.
selkirk.ca/mir
Kootenay Savings Credit Union Lecture
ARUN GANDHIFRIDAY MAY 17th 7:00 PM
Brilliant Cultural Center 1876 Brilliant Road, Castlegar, BC
Don’t Drive Distracted Finish what you need to at home or at the office, not in the car.
Please remember to recycle your past issues of the Trail Times!
Trail Times Wednesday, May 8, 2013 www.trailtimes.ca A5
LocaL
www.MyAlternatives.ca
Cleaning • Laundry • Personal Care • Shopping Meal Preparation • Doctors Appointments Gardening • Respite • Companionship
For a FREE in home consultation call April Cashman 250-368-6838
Are you a senior who just needs a little help?
While shopping at Waneta Plaza try the Colander Express Pasta & More!
250.364.18161475 Cedar Ave., Trail
Lunch Hours11:30 - 2pm Weekdays
Dinner Hours4:30 - 8:30pm daily
Something New is Coming Soon!
Watch for it!
Come Twirl With Us every Wednesday, Thursday & Friday nights with ourRibs Specialincluding spaghetti, salad, and bun.
$1500dine
in only
Helping you turn your house into a home...11255
364-2537
Carpets with “Magic Fresh” odour neutralizer30 day “no questions asked” replacement warrantyAmazing prices withamazing value!
gw� oors.ca
Carpets with “Magic Fresh” Carpets with “Magic Fresh”
Spring Carpet SaleSpring Carpet Salebeaulieu®
C A N A D AbeaulieuC A N A D A
save up to
30%on selected products
DOLBY 7.1 SURROUND SOUND
HIGH FRAMERATE 3D
DOLBY 7.1 SURROUND SOUND
HIGH FRAMERATE 3D
DOLBY 7.1 SURROUND SOUND
HIGH FRAMERATE 3D
1597 Bay Ave, Trail 24 Hour: 250-364-2114www.royaltheatretrail.com
Listen to Wayne & Jayne to win your tickets for EZ Tuesday
Place Beyond the Pines7:00pm nightly
Now Showing to Thursday May 9th
Ironman 3May 10-16
Fri/Sat/EZ Tue 7pm & 9:30pm
Fri/Sat/Sun 4:30pm & Sat/Sun 2pmSun-Thurs 7pm
Pay only $8.50 on all seats before 7pm!
The demand for certified English language teachers with experience in multicultural environments continues to grow. Become qualified to Teach English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) with Selkirk College’s 4-month TESOL Advanced Diploma Program. Certified by TESL Canada.
Apply NOW for September 2013 (limited enrolment)Email [email protected] or phone 250 365 1293.
selkirk.ca/international
Internationalize your career
& expand your global opportunities
Don’t Drive Distracted If you need to talk or text on your cell phone, pull over only when it is safe to do so.
FROM PAGE 10.2 to 1.5 parts per million (ppm), with 0.2 ppm being the minimum chlorine residual required at the distribution extremities.
“Don’t be alarmed if you are hit with a strong smell of chlorine, there will be different residual levels in the distribution system at first.”
A “Water Condition Normal Notice” will be issued when the drinking water official is satisfied the water quality meets the requirements issued by the BC Drinking Water Protection Regulation.
Since February 2011, the Village has been on a “Boil Water Notice” imposed by IHA because sample tests detected persis-tent low levels of total coliforms, a bacterial indicator of water contamination.
The majority of the coliforms were recorded at the well site, however the dis-tribution system also revealed the presence of coliforms during sampling.
Later that year, $17,000 was spent on water tests to prepare for the new well and chlorination facility.
In January 2012, the village received federal assistance with these infrastructure costs when they were granted $1.3 million from the Gas Tax Fund to replace the failing well and build a chlorination facility.
Initial smell of chlorine possible
B y B l a c k P r e s sAdvance polls open
today across B.C., and Elections BC is work-ing on getting more people to vote early.
In Greater Trail, the advance polling station will be open at the Waneta Plaza.
The office, at 124 8100 Highway 3B. is located using an out-side door between the two main entrances to the mall.
Advance voting will be from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Today until Saturday.
Elections BC sur-veyed voters after the 2009 election, which saw overall turnout fall to a record low 51 per cent of eligible voters.
The most common reason given for not
voting was being too busy on election day, set for May 14.
All 85 constituen-cies have advance polling locations open from today to Saturday. With hours of operation extended in recent years, 17.5 per cent of 2009 votes were cast in advance polls.
Elections BC has experimented with new options for this vote, includ-ing an advance poll at Kelowna Airport. The Comox Elections BC office, in a former car dealership with drive-through bays, set up a drive-through advance poll.
“We know voters are busy and we look for innovative ways to make the provin-cial electoral process effective, efficient and accessible,” said Chief Electoral Officer Keith Archer.
Political parties have recognized the value of advance vot-ing as well.
Volunteers have more time to contact and drive their sup-porters to the polls, and early voters can’t change their minds in the final days of cam-paigning.
Eligibility and identification require-ments, and a list of advance and election day polling places is available here. http://www.elections.b c . c a / i n d e x . p h p /voting/#where
Registered voters should bring their vot-ing cards and either one piece of govern-ment identification or two documents such as utility bills or bank statements that show the voter’s name and residential address.
For more informa-tion in Greater Trail call 250-364-6108.
Advance voting starts todayEarly voting in Greater Trail at Waneta Plaza
Firefighters respond to car fireB y s h e r i r e g n i e r
Times StaffTuesday morning, what began
as a test drive turned into a red hot affair.
Just after 8:30 a.m., Trail region-al fire rescue received an emer-gency call reporting a car fire.
Three firefighters from Company 4 responded to the incident, and arrived on scene at Highway 3B and Redstone Drive, where the vehicle was in flames.
A mechanic was test driving
a small model sports car up the Rossland hill, when it caught fire, said Grant Tyson, acting captain for the regional fire rescue.
“We arrived on the scene in six minutes, and had it extinguished in nine. Pretty straight forward, no injuries, but the car was destroyed by fire.”
The cause of the incident was not deemed suspicious, and is not under investigation said RCMP ser-geant Rob Hawton of the Greater Trail detachment.
T h e n e l s o n s T a rOn Thursday evening, Nelson residents will
get a chance to get an up close look at a provin-cial newscast and the province will get a chance to an up close look at Nelson.
The Vancouver-based Global TV News Hour has hit the road this week for a tour of British Columbia and the crew will be pulling into Nelson for its Thursday dinnertime newscast.
Global newscast from Nelson on Thursday
A6 www.trailtimes.ca Wednesday, May 8, 2013 Trail Times
OPINION
Party platforms widen generational gapBritish Columbians
want their polit-icians to work for all generations and
not inflame intergenera-tional tension.
Problem is, that’s just what the B.C. Liberal and NDP platforms are doing this election.
Take, for example, the gap that exists between what governments spend on seniors and what they spend on those under age 45. Federal and provincial government spending adds up to about $45,000 per retiree each year, mostly on medical care, old age secur-ity and other retirement subsidies. By contrast, we spend just $12,000 per per-son under age 45, including for grade school, post-sec-ondary, medical care, tax breaks for families, employ-ment insurance, etc.
This big spending gap doesn’t make sense any more. Since 1976, hous-ing prices have gone up over 150 per cent in B.C. and higher housing prices mean more wealth for those who bought homes decades ago. But higher prices also make home ownership far harder for their kids and grandchildren. Even rent-ing is harder, with wages for
young British Columbians down $4 an hour compared to 1976, even though they have more post-secondary credentials (and more stu-dent debt)!
So how are the B.C. Liberals and NDP propos-ing to narrow the gap in spending between retirees and younger generations during the current election campaign? They’re not. In fact, both will grow the gap, raising spending per retiree to around $46,000 while leaving Gens X, Y and their kids at around $12,250.
The Liberals promise to spend $1.5 billion a year more on medical care by 2015, which dispropor-tionately benefits retirees. They also propose to add just $0.066 billion more to investments in young-er generations, through post-secondary, grade school and programs in the Ministry for Children and Family development. The NDP propose to spend $1.6 billion more on med-ical care each year by 2015, compared to $0.369 billion on younger generations.
Sustaining the medical care system is important as our population ages; we all care about the health of our aging family and friends.
But do you know any retir-ees who want investments in their health to push aside investments in their kids and grandchildren? Why do the Liberals and NDP keep pushing British Columbians to make this trade-off?
To pay for their spend-ing increases, both parties propose tax increases. Both will raise corporate taxes as well as income taxes for individuals earning more than $150,000 a year. In short, both parties are will-ing to raise taxes to cover expenses for the aging population, but leave only crumbs in the government cupboard for the young-er generations struggling with lower wages and far higher housing costs.
The pickings are espe-cially slim for Gens X and Y
starting families. A detailed analysis of the platforms reveals that Liberals believe families can be kept afford-able by increasing the budget for the Ministry of Children and Family Development by around $22 a person under age 45, while the NDP implies that a $62 yearly increase is suf-ficient.
It is clear that neither party is concerned that young families lose around $15,000 in income to share a year of parental leave at home with a new baby. Or that child care servi-ces generally cost between $8,000 and $14,000 annu-ally – more than university tuition.
Do other parties offer a better generational deal?
While the B.C. Conservatives don’t pro-pose investing in the gen-eration raising young kids, some individual candi-dates do support substan-tial investments in family policy for Gens X and Y.
The Greens are con-cerned with intergenera-tional equity, specifically with respect to saddling younger generations with the costs of climate change. The party also claims we need to address the diffi-
culty that young adults face in “establishing themselves in their careers, gaining independence from their parents, and having to delay starting families and pur-chasing homes.” Sounds good, but the Green plat-form doesn’t provide suf-ficient detail with which to assess whether their approach will narrow the generational spending gap.
But one thing is cer-tain. Whether British Columbians elect the Liberals or the NDP, the new government will be taxing more and spending more on retirees, with little left over for Gens X, Y and their children.
This has to change this. More Gen X and Yers need to show up at the ballot box on May 14 so that all parties know not to neglect them next time around. And more boomers and seniors have to actively voice their opposition to party plat-forms that pit the health of grandparents against the well-being of their kids and grandchildren.
Paul Kershaw is a UBC Professor and Founder of the Generation Squeeze campaign. Lynell Anderson is a Senior Researcher with gensqueeze.ca.
Published by Black PressTuesday to Friday, except
statutory holidays
SECOND CLASS MAIL REGISTRATION #0011
1163 Cedar Avenue Trail, B.C. • V1R 4B8
OFFICEPh: 250-368-8551Fax: 250-368-8550
NEWSROOM 250-364-1242
SALES250-364-1416CIRCULATION250-364-1413
Barbara BlatchfordPUBLISHER, ext. 200
Guy Bertrand EDITOR, ext. 211
Michelle Bedford CIRCULATION MANAGER, ext. 206
Jim Bailey SPORTS EDITOR, ext. 210
Sheri Regnier REPORTER, ext. 208
Art Harrison REPORTER, ext. 212
Dave Dykstra SALES ASSOCIATE, ext. 203
Lonnie HartSALES ASSOCIATE, ext. 201
Jeanine MargoreethNATIONAL AND CLASSIFIED
ADVERTISING CLERK, ext. [email protected]
Kevin MacintyrePRODUCTION MANAGER, ext 209
Shannon McIlmoylePRODUCTION, ext 209
All rights reserved. Contents copyright by the Trail Times. Any reproduction of material contained in this publication in whole or in part is forbidden without the
expressed written consent of the publisher. It is agreed that the Trail Times will not be responsible for errors or omissions and is not liable for any amount exceeding the
cost of the space used and then only such portion where the errors actually appeared.
We reserve the right to edit or reject any submission or advertisement that is con-
trary to our publishing guidelines.
PAUL KERSHAW
Troy Media
Trail Times Wednesday, May 8, 2013 www.trailtimes.ca A7
LETTERS & OPINION
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR POLICYThe Trail Times welcomes letters to the editor from our readers on topics
of interest to the community. Include a legible first and last name, a mailing address and a telephone number where the author can be reached. Only the author’s name and district will be published. Letters lacking names and a verifiable phone number will not be published. A guideline of 500 words is suggested for letter length. We do not publish “open” letters, letters directed to a third party, or poetry. We reserve the right to edit or refuse to publish let-ters. You may also e-mail your letters to [email protected] We look forward to receiving your opinions.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Vancouver & Toronto Quotes
Mutual Funds
Cdn Dollar US Dollar Gold Crude Oil
INDEPENDENT WEALTH MANAGEMENT AND CANACCORD WEALTH MANAGEMENT ARE DIVISIONS OF CANACCORD GENUITY CORP., MEMBER— CANADIAN INVESTOR PROTECTION FUND AND THE INVESTMENT INDUSTRY REGULATORY ORGANIZATION OF CANADA.
The information contained in this advertisement is drawn from sources believed to be reliable, but the accuracy and completeness of the information is not guaranteed, nor in providing it do the author or Canaccord Genuity Corp. assume any liability. This information is given as of
the date appearing on this advertisement, and neither the author nor Canaccord Genuity Corp. assume any obligation to update the informationor advise on further developments relating information provided herein.
MARKET QUOTATIONS
Looking for a Second Opinion?At Canaccord Wealth Management,we are dedicated to providing youwith sound, unbiased investment advice. Contact us for an evaluation of your financial future.
Darren Pastro& Scott MarshallInvestment AdvisorsT: 250.368.3838TF: 1.855.368.3838www.canaccord.com
ZCH BMO China Equity ........................ 11.85BMO Bank of Montreal ........................... 62.82BNS Bank of Nova Scotia ....................... 58.02BCE BCE Inc ............................................... 47.66CM CIBC...................................................... 80.30CU Canadian Utilities .............................. 80.25CFP Canfor .................................................. 20.61ENB Enbridge Inc ...................................... 47.55ECA EnCana Cp ........................................ 18.27FTT Finning Intl Inc ................................... 22.96FTS Fortis Inc .............................................. 34.97VNP 5N Plus Inc ...........................................2.02
HSE Husky Energy Inc ............................. 29.75MBT Manitoba Telephone ....................... 32.41NA National Bank of Canada ............... 75.32NBD Norbord Inc .................................... 33.95OCX Onex Corp ..................................... 49.80RY Royal Bank of Canada ....................... 61.71ST Sherrit International ..............................4.73TEK.B Teck Resources Ltd. ................... 27.97T Telus ............................................................ 36.13TD Toronto Dominion ............................ 82.84TRP TransCanada Cp ............................... 49.46VXX Ipath S&P 500 Vix ........................... 18.25
Norrep Inc.................................................... 11.39 AGF Trad Balanced Fund ............................5.89
London Gold Spot ..................................1451.0Silver .............................................................23.900
Crude Oil (Sweet)..................................... 95.42Canadian Dollar (US Funds) ................0.9955
Vancouver & Toronto Quotes
Mutual Funds
Cdn Dollar US Dollar Gold Crude Oil
INDEPENDENT WEALTH MANAGEMENT AND CANACCORD WEALTH MANAGEMENT ARE DIVISIONS OF CANACCORD GENUITY CORP., MEMBER— CANADIAN INVESTOR PROTECTION FUND AND THE INVESTMENT INDUSTRY REGULATORY ORGANIZATION OF CANADA.
The information contained in this advertisement is drawn from sources believed to be reliable, but the accuracy and completeness of the information is not guaranteed, nor in providing it do the author or Canaccord Genuity Corp. assume any liability. This information is given as of
the date appearing on this advertisement, and neither the author nor Canaccord Genuity Corp. assume any obligation to update the informationor advise on further developments relating information provided herein.
MARKET QUOTATIONS
Looking for a Second Opinion?At Canaccord Wealth Management,we are dedicated to providing youwith sound, unbiased investment advice. Contact us for an evaluation of your financial future.
Darren Pastro& Scott MarshallInvestment AdvisorsT: 250.368.3838TF: 1.855.368.3838www.canaccord.com
Vancouver & Toronto Quotes
Mutual Funds
Cdn Dollar US Dollar Gold Crude Oil
INDEPENDENT WEALTH MANAGEMENT AND CANACCORD WEALTH MANAGEMENT ARE DIVISIONS OF CANACCORD GENUITY CORP., MEMBER— CANADIAN INVESTOR PROTECTION FUND AND THE INVESTMENT INDUSTRY REGULATORY ORGANIZATION OF CANADA.
The information contained in this advertisement is drawn from sources believed to be reliable, but the accuracy and completeness of the information is not guaranteed, nor in providing it do the author or Canaccord Genuity Corp. assume any liability. This information is given as of
the date appearing on this advertisement, and neither the author nor Canaccord Genuity Corp. assume any obligation to update the informationor advise on further developments relating information provided herein.
MARKET QUOTATIONS
Looking for a Second Opinion?At Canaccord Wealth Management,we are dedicated to providing youwith sound, unbiased investment advice. Contact us for an evaluation of your financial future.
Darren Pastro& Scott MarshallInvestment AdvisorsT: 250.368.3838TF: 1.855.368.3838www.canaccord.com
Vancouver & Toronto Quotes
Mutual Funds
Cdn Dollar US Dollar Gold Crude Oil
INDEPENDENT WEALTH MANAGEMENT AND CANACCORD WEALTH MANAGEMENT ARE DIVISIONS OF CANACCORD GENUITY CORP., MEMBER— CANADIAN INVESTOR PROTECTION FUND AND THE INVESTMENT INDUSTRY REGULATORY ORGANIZATION OF CANADA.
The information contained in this advertisement is drawn from sources believed to be reliable, but the accuracy and completeness of the information is not guaranteed, nor in providing it do the author or Canaccord Genuity Corp. assume any liability. This information is given as of
the date appearing on this advertisement, and neither the author nor Canaccord Genuity Corp. assume any obligation to update the informationor advise on further developments relating information provided herein.
MARKET QUOTATIONS
Looking for a Second Opinion?At Canaccord Wealth Management,we are dedicated to providing youwith sound, unbiased investment advice. Contact us for an evaluation of your financial future.
Darren Pastro& Scott MarshallInvestment AdvisorsT: 250.368.3838TF: 1.855.368.3838www.canaccord.com
Vancouver & Toronto Quotes
Mutual Funds
Cdn Dollar US Dollar Gold Crude Oil
INDEPENDENT WEALTH MANAGEMENT AND CANACCORD WEALTH MANAGEMENT ARE DIVISIONS OF CANACCORD GENUITY CORP., MEMBER— CANADIAN INVESTOR PROTECTION FUND AND THE INVESTMENT INDUSTRY REGULATORY ORGANIZATION OF CANADA.
The information contained in this advertisement is drawn from sources believed to be reliable, but the accuracy and completeness of the information is not guaranteed, nor in providing it do the author or Canaccord Genuity Corp. assume any liability. This information is given as of
the date appearing on this advertisement, and neither the author nor Canaccord Genuity Corp. assume any obligation to update the informationor advise on further developments relating information provided herein.
MARKET QUOTATIONS
Looking for a Second Opinion?At Canaccord Wealth Management,we are dedicated to providing youwith sound, unbiased investment advice. Contact us for an evaluation of your financial future.
Darren Pastro& Scott MarshallInvestment AdvisorsT: 250.368.3838TF: 1.855.368.3838www.canaccord.com
Wondering What to Make of the Markets?
We at MP Wealth Advisory can help. Our disciplined approach, built on our
core investment beliefs will help provide you with peace of mind. Visit our website
at www.mpwealthadvisory.comThe MP Wealth Advisory TeamT: 250.368.3838TF: 1.855.368.3838www.canaccord.comwww.mpwealthadvisory.com
Buy More, Save More!Buy More, Save More!Buy More, Save More!WARDROBE SAVINGS EVENT!
during our
WE HAVE THE LARGEST SELECTION OF DRESSES IN BEAUTIFUL PRINTS PLUS CAPRIS, SHORTS, TANKS AND TEESBEAUTIFUL PRINTS PLUS CAPRIS, SHORTS, TANKS AND TEESBEAUTIFUL PRINTS PLUS CAPRIS, SHORTS, TANKS AND TEES
Save $25 on your spring wardrobe
when you spend $125** or moreon your on your spring wardrobe
when you spend $125** or more
Save $75 on your spring wardrobe
when you spend $250** or moreLIMITED TIME ONLY
Waneta Plaza • 250-364-1202
*Savings applied to purchase total before tax on regular priced items. *Cannot be applied to previous purchases. *Not combined with any other coupon, promotion or offer.
250.368.8551ext.203 or 201
Business been a little slow?We can help!
Contact Dave or Lonnie at the Times to help increase traffic to your business!
THIS WEEK’S QUESTION: www.trailtimes.ca
WEBSITE POLL RESULTS:
Cast your vote online at www.trailtimes.ca
YOU SAID...
Do you think political attack ads are effective
YES 16% NO83%
Can anyone defeat the NDP’s Katrine Conroy in the Kootenay West riding?
In its financial platform,the provincial NDP has announced its intention to apply a capital tax to all B.C. Credit Unions with capital in excess of $20 million should they be elected.
If this policy is implemented,it will have a significant impact on our organization and the people and organizations associated with us.
This tax will be applied regardless of how profitable the credit union is. While
other provinces in Canada apply a capital tax on business, cooperative enterprises such as credit unions,are exempted from the tax.
As we understand this proposal,the cost to Kootenay Savings will be roughly $780,000 per year and will con-tinue to increase annually as our capital base increases.
This is a significant cost that will ultimately be borne by our members,our communities and our employees,as it will
have to be paid from income that would otherwise be shared with our members,contributed to community organiza-tions or paid in salaries and benefits.
We sincerely hope that the NDP will reconsider this pro-posed tax on Credit Unions should they form the next provincial government.
Brent TremblayPresident and CEO
Kootenay Savings Credit Union
Proposed tax will have negative impact
The fact that climate con-tinues to change, as it has since the beginning of time, doesn’t mean that carbon dioxide (“CO2”) is now play-ing a significant role as a driver of climate. This is what Aaron Cosbey would like you to believe in his letter to the editor (Climate change evi-dence exists, Trail Times, May 3).
The “climate change” nar-rative (aka “human-induced, global warming”) has the potential to undermine our economy and, in the extreme, to reduce us to third world status. It encourages pol-iticians to implement anti-hydrocarbon-fuel policies (aka “green-energy policies”), which will inevitably result in their respective economies suffering irreversible damage.
The economies of Ontario and Europe demonstrate the job-destroying nature of so-called green-energy policies. For example, the Kidd Creek smelter, Timmins, Ontario, was recently closed and the mine’s concentrates are now being shipped to Noranda to take advantage of the lower power
rates in Quebec. The bird-killing, wind-turbine farms of Ontario will not support an industrial economy.
Contrary to what Mr. Cosbey stated, pumping more CO2 into the atmosphere is not only harmless but will enhance the “greening” of the planet, including crop production. He correctly states that the “CO2 stored in limestone” is greater than what is in the atmos-phere. However, Mr. Cosbey fails to recognize the origins of that “stored CO2”.
Yes, Mr. Cosbey is correct in stating that “last September’s Arctic ice cover was the low-est on record” but fails to tell us that the record was only for the period 2002 to 2012. Furthermore, he fails to tell us that a severe Arctic storm was responsible for the reduced ice cover in 2012 and that Alaskans are now experiencing what seems to be an endless winter.
More important, the vari-ation of Arctic sea ice does not provide support for the hypothesis that CO2 is a driver of climate. http://www.ijis.iarc.uaf.edu/seaice/extent/
Nor does the apparent increased flow of Antarctic ice offer any support for the hypothesis. With temperatures less than minus 40 degrees, it cannot be attributed to CO2-induced global warming.
The sole support for the alarmist’s message is found in the mythical computer world of fatally-flawed climate mod-els.
The following link provides a graph showing the flawed nature of 44 climate models.
http://www.drroyspencer.com/2013/04/global-warming-slowdown-the-view-from-space/
As for Mr. Cosbey’s assertion that “climate scientists have never called it global warm-ing”, I will leave that for the reader to decide the veracity of this statement.
If our politicians lack the courage to denounce the false climate-change narrative and its wrongful demonization of CO2, BC will surely follow Ontario down its “green” and scandal-ridden road to bank-ruptcy.
Thorpe Watson, PhDWarfield
The climate is always changing
REgionalA8 www.trailtimes.ca Wednesday, May 8, 2013 Trail Times
“Bring the focus back onto the West Kootenays”
“Committed to more seniors housing and care”
“Lobby for increased healthcare infrastructure”
“Give the Kootenay West a stronger voice”
“On May 14th you have a choice”
Authorized by Jim Postnikoff—Financial Agent, 2506083152
Jim Postnikoff, Kootenay West MLA Candidate
/JimPostnikoff @JimPostnikoff
411 Hall St Nelson (250) 352-6261vincedevito.com
86Years
“May is always a great month for new work boots. We work hard to provide you with the best quality and selection of so� -toe and safety-
toe footwear. From boots to belts, we’ve got you covered. Stop by today for a professional � tting with Viberg, Red Wing, and Irish Setter boots.”
- Mat DeVitoBe sure to search Vince DeVito’s Shoe Repair on YouTube
for a quick video on shoe repair.
YearsYears
2905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.29552905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250.364.2955Celebrating 12 years in business
Open for Breakfast and Lunch 9am everydayLil T’s Café
Lil T’s Café
Celebrate
MOTHER’S DAYSUNDAY, MAY 12TH WITH US
Choose fromour special Mother’sDay menu
Open 5pm to 8pm
reservations recommended
T h e N e l s o N s T a rKaslo residents are being
asked whether they’re will-ing to turn their munici-pal fire department into a regional district service with annual taxation of $284,000 and borrow up to $1.6 million to build a new fire hall.
Ainsworth and Woodbury are being asked to approve up to $24,000
a year to establish a ser-vice that would see them permanently provided with fire protection from Balfour and Kaslo.
Regional District of Central Kootenay fire chief Terry Swan said the fig-ure for the new Kaslo hall includes $400,000 to pay off existing debt from equip-ment purchases.
“These are the sort of
things I can’t predict nor can I make expectations around,” he said. “I strong-ly believe it will be under budget. It’s just a matter of the community getting behind it.”
The present Kaslo fire hall, built in the 1970s, is attached to the village office. Swan said it doesn’t meet modern building standards, lacks space for
equipment and doesn’t have a washroom — fire-fighters currently use the one in the gas station next door.
“It’s a tough pill to swal-low to face that tax increase, but it’s an investment in their future, I believe,” Swan said.
The building would be designed to accommodate all emergency responders
in Kaslo, he added, includ-ing BC Ambulance once the contract on its present space expires, and search and rescue.
If the new hall is approved, it would be built next to the arena. If the vote fails, the next move will be up to the village. If the Ainsworth referendum fails, they will have no offi-cial fire protection.
Fire service
vote for Kaslo and Ainsworth
B y J i m B a i l e yTimes Sports EditorGreater Trail Track
and Field athletes ran away with great results as over 100 athletes took to the track at the 12th annual Canadian Legion Track and Field meet at Haley Park on Saturday.
“We had 102 com-petitors and quite a few records fell,” said organizer Lina Horan by email. “It was a beautiful hot day – perfect for a track meet.”
The Greater Trail Legion got the meet started on the right foot, leading the ath-letes onto the field during the open-ing ceremonies that culminated in the Legion’s zone com-mander Bill McGuire donating $500 to the Trail Track and Field Club (TTFC).
And the sun shone brightly on TTFC’s contingent as it cap-tured over 40 podium finishes in a meet that saw 26 records fall.
In the nine-year-old division, Jendaya Shields won gold in each of the six events she entered, and set four meet records in the 100-metre dash, 60-m. hurdles, long jump, and shot put.
Her 13.2-second hurdles time eclipsed previous record hold-
er TTFC’s Hannah Schultze’s 2011 stan-dard of 13.4 while her 3.24-metre long jump beat the previous rec-ord by almost a foot.
Meanwhile, Maya Amantea was literally right behind her tak-ing silver in long jump, high jump, shot put, 60 and 100-m. dash, the 600-m. run and a bronze in 60
metre hurdles.In the boys 10-year-
old, 100-metre hur-dles, Finley Kinghorn took silver.
Griffin Tatangelo dominated the 14-year-old boys cat-egory, claiming first-place in the high jump, long jump, and hammer throw.
In the 12-year-old division, Rossland’s Megan Stanley sprint-ed to gold in the 100-m. dash, as well as topping the podium in high jump and long jump, and taking silver in the 80-m. hurdles.
Ethan Jang, also of Rossland, took top honours in the boys 100 and 300-m. sprints, the long jump, and the 3-kg. shot put.
In the 13-year-old girls, TTFC’s Georgia Merry won gold in the high jump and shot put, while taking silver in the 80-m. hurdles and long jump, and bronze in discus and 100-m. sprint.
Nicole Merry mean-while captured gold in the 80-m. hurdles and silver in the high jump.
See GOOD, Page 10
1995 Columbia AveTrail
1507 Columbia Ave,Castlegar
See us for
ATV Tireswww.integratire.com SportS
Trail Times Wednesday, May 8, 2013 www.trailtimes.ca A9
JBS business services250.364.2235 jbsbiz.net
Haven’t filed your taxes? We’re here!Nearly 200 new clients this year - why not try us?
WWW.BIRCHBANKGOLF.COM
or call us at 250.693.2255
Every Monday Golf Lessonsfrom 3:30 to 4:30pmthen 9 holes of golf$10 for Non-Birchbank members. No cost for Birchbank Junior members.
To Register call the Pro Shop250-693-2255
Calling allJunior Golfers
to Birchbank Golf
250-364-2825 18137 Old Waneta Road
TRAIL BCoktire.com
FAMILY ROAD TRIP APPROVED
Save up to $80 on select
sets of 4 Toyo Tires
Valid until June 2nd, 2013
Open Country A/TII
Excellent all season traction performance
New wear-resistant tread compound for excellent tread life
Aggressive sidewall design for tough looks and performance
At participating stores
Legion track meet hits
Haley
Jim Bailey photos
Over 100 athletes descended on Haley Park for the Canadian Legion Track and Field Meet on Saturday with great results from Trail Track and Field athletes includning Jendaya Shields (above right), and Megan Stanley (above left).
Junior Golf
B y T i m e s s T a f fTrail native Riley Brandt and
Team B.C. brought home its first gold at the 12th annual National Aboriginal Hockey championship in Kahnawake, Que. on the week-end.
Team B.C. Beat Ontario 5-3 in the final game Saturday to clinch the championship. Brandt, who played with the Beaver Valley Nitehawks last season, scored four times and assisted on four others during the tournament.
The fifth seed to start the tourna-ment, Team B.C. suffered only one loss, 7-2, in the round-robin to host Quebec’s Eastern Door and North, before taking out Saskatchewan 5-4, Team North 7-0, Atlantic 7-1, and Manitoba with a 4-3 semifinal victory in overtime to send them to the final.
Fruitvale’s Lindsay Swanson played on Team B.C.’s Female team but did not fare as well, going 0-5 in the tournament.
The Team B.C. program pro-
vides an opportunity for the prov-ince’s top Aboriginal hockey play-ers to compete at the National championships, which celebrates sport excellence as well as cultural unity and pride.
suBmitted photo
Riley Brandt hoists the champion-ship trophy after helping Team B.C. win the National Aboriginal Hockey championship Saturday.
Hockey
Brandt helps B.C. to national title
B y T i m e s C o n T r i B u T o rThe West Kootenay Zone 1 jun-
ior golf circuit was in full swing on the weekend, hitting the links at Granite Pointe in Nelson on Saturday and Christina Lake Golf Course Sunday.
Both days saw the cream of the circuit’s crop rise to the top as Birchbank’s Brenan Moroney and Tyler McKay shot identical rounds forcing playoffs in the two events.
On Saturday, Moroney and McKay birdied the par 5, 18th hole to finish with identical scores of 3-over 75, forcing a playoff. But Moroney would win it, executing perfectly by dropping his second shot onto the green and finishing the 350 yard par 4 with a two-putt par for the victory on the first play-off hole.
However, on Sunday at Christina Lake, McKay would turn the tables.
Posting identical rounds of 74 in regulation, the pair headed to another playoff. It would remain even over the first three playoff holes, but on the 500-yard par-5, fourth hole, McKay stepped up and calmly knocked in a birdie to win it.
Results: At Granite Point, Moroney took
overall honours with the playoff
victory, while McKay would take top spot in the age 17-18 division, with Alex Rugg of Champion Lakes Golf Course coming second after shooting an 80.
Carson Arcuri of Nelson won the 15-16’s with an 84, with Hanno Southam of Granite coming second with a 90. Champion Lakes’ Aiden Browell took top spot for the U14, shooting a 101.
At Christina, MacKay took the overall honours, while Moroney beat out Rugg who shot an 80, and Birchbank’s Ryan Fullerton with an 88 in the 17-18 division.
Isaac Janzen of Creston won the 15-16 division shooting a 78, while Rock Creek’s David Launier fin-ished one shot back in second, and Birchbank’s Jeff Ashton claimed third with an 81.
Browell took home top spot with an 86, and Jackson Konkin of Birchbank shot an 88 for second place in the U14.
The West Kootenay circuit was pleased to see Emily Ashton, from Castlegar, play in her first ever jun-ior circuit and did very well in the nine hole division. Zone 1 golf also had Kyle Hall and Ben Kelsch from Granite Point and Ely Overennay from Castlegar play their first cir-cuit events of the year.
Moroney, McKay split events
SPORTSA10 www.trailtimes.ca Wednesday, May 8, 2013 Trail Times
C o l u mb ia F il t e r …….. . presents
5 t h A n n u a l C h a r i t y F a t h e r s D a y G o l f T o u r n e y
Date: June 16, 2013
Columbia Filter ……...presents
5th Annual Charity
Fathers Day Golf Tourney Date: June 16, 2013
Champion Lakes Golf Course Shot Gun Start 8:00am
Father/Son or Father/Daughter Price $125.00 per team
Includes: Golf, Dinner and Prizes
9 Holes Best Ball 9 Holes Modified Alter-nate Shot
Hall Printing Falkins Insurance Kootenay Savings RDKB Area A
To Register or more information please contact Ben Postmus Box 461, Fruitvale, BC V0G 1L0 Phone: 250.367.6254 Email: [email protected]
Hole in one Sponsors: Format:
All proceeds go to “Special Olympics-Trail ”
Prizes for:
Hidden Holes K.P. Longest Drive Straight Drive Hidden Score Poker Round
Champion Lakes Golf CourseShot Gun Start 8:00am
Father/Son or Father/DaughterPrice $125.00 per team
Includes: Golf, Dinner and Prizes
Hole in one Sponsors:
Hall PrintingFalkins InsuranceKootenay SavingsRDKB Area A
Format:
9 Holes Best Ball
9 Holes Modi� ed Alternate Shot
Prizes for:
Hidden Holes
K.P.
Longest Drive
Straight Drive
Hidden Score
Poker Round
To register or for more information please contact Ben Postmus Box 461, Fruitvale, BC V0G 1L0 Phone: 250.367.6254 Email: [email protected]
Columbia Filter ……...presents
5th Annual Charity
Fathers Day Golf Tourney Date: June 16, 2013
Champion Lakes Golf Course Shot Gun Start 8:00am
Father/Son or Father/Daughter Price $125.00 per team
Includes: Golf, Dinner and Prizes
9 Holes Best Ball 9 Holes Modified Alter-nate Shot
Hall Printing Falkins Insurance Kootenay Savings RDKB Area A
To Register or more information please contact Ben Postmus Box 461, Fruitvale, BC V0G 1L0 Phone: 250.367.6254 Email: [email protected]
Hole in one Sponsors: Format:
All proceeds go to “Special Olympics-Trail ”
Prizes for:
Hidden Holes K.P. Longest Drive Straight Drive Hidden Score Poker Round
All proceeds go to “Special Olympics - Trail”
Tournament Overview:• 10 minute halves• Helmets mandatory (18 and under)• Goalie gear mandatory• 5 Members per team• $50/team entry fee
Divisions:Divisions To Be Determined Based on numberof Registrations*Registration Deadline - May 13, 2013 Location:Fruitvale Elementary SchoolMulti-Purpose CourtsContact Derek for info at:E-mail: [email protected]: 250-231-2037Event Brought to you by:Beaver Valley May Days
3 on 3 Street Hockey Challenge
Saturday May 25, 2013
Locally owned and operated by Woody’s Auto Ltd.
1995 Columbia AveTrail
250-364-1208
1507 Columbia Ave,Castlegar
250-365-2955
www.integratire.com
S E A S O N O P E N E R O F F E R
AVID ASCENDThe revolutionary tire. Longer tread life, better road holding, better fuel effi ciency
$70 CASHBACK
Buy a set of four elegible Yokohama Tires between now and May 31, 2013 and we’ll sign you a cheque for $40 to $70, with our compliments of the season.
FROM PAGE 9In the boys 13-year-
old division, Jackson Konkin of Trail came second in the 300-metre dash losing by 2/100th of a second to Dawson Atwood, and another silver in the 800-m run.
But Hayden Kokiw was the top boy’s medal winner among 13-year-olds taking gold in the discus and the 80-m hur-dles, and silver in the long jump, while Ian Hartleb came second in both the shot put, and the discus.
Good results for Trail track and field
B Y N I C K G R E E N I Z A N Peace Arch News
The Surrey Eagles’ trophy collection con-tinues to grow, and just one more – the RBC Cup – remains left in their aim.
The Eagles, already winners of the BC Hockey League’s Cliff McNabb, Ron Boileau Memorial Trophy and Fred Page Cup – for winning the Coastal Conference, regular-season title and play-off title, respective-ly – added a fourth piece of silverware Saturday, beating the Brooks Bandits 4-1 in Nanaimo to claim top spot at the Crescent Point Energy Western Canada Cup.
The victory also earned Surrey a berth in the upcoming RBC Cup national cham-pionships, May 11-19 in Summerside, P.E.I.
“At the beginning of the season, if you asked me if we would have won, it wouldn’t have crossed my mind,” said Demico Hannoun, who was named Surrey’s play-er-of-the-game. “But it’s a great feeling right now.”
The win over Brooks – the Alberta Junior Hockey League champions – avenged a round-robin loss a week earlier, when the Bandits jumped out to an early lead en route to a 4-2 win.
“We came into this game with a ven-geance,” said forward Trevor Cameron. “We wanted to come in and lay it to them. We had a hot start and scored a couple of early goals and then we just never stopped.”
A day after los-ing to Surrey, Brooks defeated the Yorkton Terriers 1-0 to claim the second and final western berth in the RBC Cup.
And while getting the victory Saturday – thus saving them-selves from a do-or-die game against Yorkton Sunday – was a nice bonus for the Birds, Erhart insisted after Saturday’s win that it wasn’t the most important thing.
“(Qualifying) any way would’ve been fine, you just want to get in,” he said.
“We’re excited to go and we didn’t care how we got there. We just wanted to continue to get bet-ter as the week went on, and I thought we played our best game tonight.”
The trip to the RBC Cup is the third in franchise history for the Eagles, who made back-to-back trips to nationals in 1997 and ‘98.
In addition to the Eagles and Bandits, the teams at the RBC will be the Truro Bearcats, Minnesota Wilderness and host Summerside Capitals.
WESTERN CANADA CUP
Eagles off to RBC CupAds in newspapers and their websites inspire purchases more than any other medium.Call today to start your advertising campaign. 250.368.8551
Your business is our business
Leisure
Dear Annie: My grandfather passed away last month, and the wake was catered by a close friend of the family who owns a res-taurant. He closed off a section of his dining hall for our family.
The meal included 15 children under the age of 10, and they were absolute monsters. My nephew threw his shoe across the room and then tripped a waitress. These kids crawled under the tables, pok-ing us with forks and smearing food into the carpet. My cousin’s 8-year-old daughter put open condiment packets in my purse and a baked potato in my mother’s coat pock-et and then mashed it into the fabric.
People from the other area of the res-taurant complained after my nephew threw food at them. My hus-band and I left, leav-ing a large tip for the servers. Other relatives did the same. The din-ing room was an utter
disaster. Before we left town the next mor-ning, my husband and I stopped by the res-taurant and left addi-tional money for the inconvenience of clean-ing food out of the car-pet. My grandmother asked the owner for a full bill of the dam-age and presented it to those children whose offspring made the mess. It started a huge family row, and of course, nobody is tak-ing responsibility for their kids.
I’ve never seen such appalling behavior, and I doubt my grandfather would have appreci-ated such disrespect. My husband and I are tempted to send the
restaurant owner an anonymous money order because we doubt he will otherwise be compensated.
My parents are sup-posed to have their 50th anniversary party at this restaurant next month, and the guest list is almost identical. They’re too embarrassed to go, but don’t want to lose their deposit. Should I send the money order? Whatever happened to manners? -- Shocked Granddaughter
Dear Shocked: They apparently got stuck with the mashed pota-toes. What terrible behavior from the parents who allowed their children to run amok. And they do their children a disser-vice by making them unwelcome every-where.
We think your par-ents should go ahead with their plans to cele-brate at that restaurant but issue invitations only to the adults. Children who are too
immature to behave in public and whose parents refuse to con-trol them should not be included in these events. We suspect your parents paid the cleaning bill, so instead of “donating” money to the restaurant, you might consider doing something special on your folks’ behalf.
Dear Annie: Every time I look in the papers, I see articles about wars, death, etc., but never about the homeless, especially homeless children and runaways. Why is that? These children are our future. There seems to be money for every-thing from new jails to fixing swimming pools, but not a word about money for the home-less. Why? -- Frustrated
Dear Frustrated: In the news busi-ness, death “sells.” Runaways, not so much. But there are articles on the home-less if you look, and shelters are funded through federal, state
and city government allocations, as well as by private philan-thropy.
You sound like a kind person. Please look for a shelter in your area and volun-teer your time. It would be much appreciated.
Dear Annie: I read
the letter from “Cal in Maine,” who com-plained that his grand-children rarely com-municate with him. I have reread and shared that letter many times.
I totally agree with him, as my older grand-children seem to care little about keeping in
touch. But I also now remember how little I cared about keeping in touch with my own grandparents 40 years ago. I guess what goes around comes around. -- Lois in Omaha
Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar.
Today’s Crossword
896172354
347658912
152439786
428763195
765981423
913245867
584396271
239517648
671824539 20
13 C
once
ptis
Puz
zles
, Dis
t. by
Kin
g Fe
atur
es S
yndi
cate
, Inc
.
Difficulty Level 5/07
46
2
8
7
1
563
5
1
7
9
49
6
4
8
6
1
8
7
152
2
3
4
7
2013
Con
cept
is P
uzzl
es,
Dis
t. b
y K
ing
Fea
ture
s S
yndi
cate
, In
c.
By Dave Green
Difficulty Level 5/08
Solution for previouS SuDoKu
Sudoku is a number-placing puzzle based on a 9x9 grid with sev-eral given numbers. The object is to place the numbers 1 to 9 in the empty squares so that each row, each column and each 3x3 box con-tains the same number only once.
Today’s PUZZLEs
Annie’s MAilbox
Marcy sugar & Kathy Mitchell
Trail Times Wednesday, May 8, 2013 www.trailtimes.ca A11
Unruly children should be omitted from guest list
Leisure
For Thursday, May 9, 2013 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Today’s new Moon is the best time all year to think about earning money. You also might think about how to get the best use of what you own. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Today the only New Moon all year in your sign is tak-ing place. Take a look in the mirror and ask yourself what you can do to improve your appearance. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Think about how much you’re willing to work behind the scenes and not get credit for what you do. It’s important to find a happy balance so that you don’t feel resentful. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Are you happy with friends in your life? Do you hang out with quality peo-ple? Remember: If you want
to have friends, be friendly! LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) How do you react to authority in your life? Are you defensive or arro-gant? And yet, if you are in authority, how do want oth-ers to react to you? Think about this. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) What further education or training might you get that will improve your job. What travel and further learning can enrich your life? LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) This is the best day of the year to think about how to reduce your debt and best use the resources of others. Tidy up some loose ends. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) The only New Moon opposite your sign all year occurs today, which is why this is the perfect day to think about how you can improve your closest rela-
tionships. Would you like you as a friend? SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) What can you do to be more efficient and produc-tive at work? Make a list of a few things you can do to make your life easier. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) If life is all work and no play, then it’s time for you to think about this imbalance. It’s important
to plan for fun, vacations and opportunities to be cre-ative. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) What can you do to improve where you live? And what can you do to improve family relation-ships? Today is New Moon is the perfect day to make these resolutions. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Are you as clear as pos-
sible in all your communi-cation? Do you listen when others speak? Think about this today. YOU BORN TODAY You appreciate beautiful things, especially antiques. You also appreciate kind-ness and generosity in rela-tionships, which you are ready to give and expect in return. Many of you have a lovely speaking voice -- which is helpful, because you don’t hesitate to speak
up for the rights of the underprivileged. In year ahead, your primary focus will be on partnerships and close friendships. Birthdate of: J.M. Barrie, author; John Corbett, actor; Candice Bergen, actress. (c) 2013 King Features Syndicate, Inc.
TUNDRA
MOTHER GOOSE & GRIMM
DILBERT
ANIMAL CRACKERS
HAGARBROOMHILDA
SALLY FORTHBLONDIE
YOUR HOROSCOpEBy Francis Drake
A12 www.trailtimes.ca Wednesday, May 8, 2013 Trail Times
trailtimes.ca/eeditions
Misplaced your TV Listings?Find TV listings online in every Tuesday edition at
Trail Times Wednesday, May 8, 2013 www.trailtimes.ca A13
Tulip’s 50& still smiling!
Love Jumbo
Hayley & Ryan Andrews of Fort McMurray, AB are pleased to announce the birth of their son,
Lennon Levion January 22, 2013 weighing 7 lbs. 4 oz.
Proud grandparents are Karen &Dale Andrews and Brenda & Dale Mahonin. Proud great-grandmas
are Nell a Howes and Mary Campbell . Proud great-grandpa Lawrence Mahonin
Call Today! 250-364-1413 ext 206
FruitvaleRoute 357 18 papers Hummingbird St, Meadowlark Dr, Robin StRoute 358 18 papers Cole St, Kootenay Ave N, Mountain StRoute 379 22 papers Duncan Ave, Eastview St & Nelson AveRoute 380 26 papers Galloway Rd, Green Rd, Mill RdRoute 375 8 papers Green Rd & Lodden RdRoute 378 28 papers Columbia Gardens Rd, Martin St, Mollar Rd, Old Salmo Rd, Trest DrRoute 382 13 papers Debruin Rd & Staats RdRoute 381 9 papers Coughlin RdCastlegarRoute 311 6 papers 9th Ave & Southridge DrRoute 312 15 papers 10th & 9th AveRoute 314 12 papers 4th, 5th, & 6th AveRoute 321 10 papers Columbia & Hunter’s PlaceGenelleRoute 302 8 papers 12th Ave, 15th AveRoute 303 15 papers 12th Ave, 2nd St, Grandview Pl
RosslandRoute 403 12 papers Cook Ave, Irwin Ave, St Paul & Thompson AveRoute 406 15 papers Cooke Ave & Kootenay AveRoute 414 18 papers Thompson Ave, Victoria AveRoute 416 10 papers 3rd Ave, 6th Ave, Elmore St, Paul SRoute 420 17 papers 1st, 3rd Kootenay Ave, Leroi AveRoute 421 9 papers Davis & Spokane StRoute 422 8 papers 3rd Ave, Jubliee St, Queen St & St. Paul St.Route 424 9 papers Ironcolt Ave, Mcleod Ave, Plewman WayRoute 434 7 papers 2nd Ave, 3rd Ave, Turner AveBlueberryRoute 308 6 papers 100 St to 104 StMontroseRoute 342 11 papers 3rd St & 7th AveRoute 347 17 papers 10th Ave, 8th Ave, 9th Ave & 9th StRoute 348 21 papers 12th Ave, Christie RdSalmoRoute 451 11 papers 8th & 9th St
PAPER CARRIERS For all areas. Excellent exercise, fun for ALL ages.
WANTED
Career Opportunity
Document Control Assistant
Reference No. 1307Reporting to the Projects Coordinator, the Document Control Assistant will be responsible for the Waneta Expansion Project submittal review process under the direction of the Projects Coordinator; maintaining, auditing and archiving of the Waneta Expansion Construction Contract files within Columbia Power’s information system. This position must also manage the docu-ment control strategy and ensure the proper control and protocol for all documents. The incumbent will also be required to assist with a wide range of administrative support services. This is a two year position.Qualifications:
An understanding of “document life cycle”, with a minimum of 2 years experience of document control and knowledge of records information management policies and procedures;Experience in working with construction documentation and knowledge of construction terminology is a requirement;Knowledge of filing systems, with preference to ARCS and ORCS;Progressive training on the use of computer applications includ-ing MS Office, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and other office software programs with a strong desire to learn new skills and software as required;Demonstrated proficiency in supporting Project Managers and interacting directly with 3rd parties in maintaining document timelines and schedules consistent with the project deliverables;Strong communication, organizational, attention to detail, and problem solving skills including the ability to work well both independently and in a team environment;Demonstrated ability to be self motivated, flexible/adaptable dealing with project demands and able to prioritize; Ability to prioritize and balance a variable workload and have a strong general knowledge of contract administration, invoice processing, travel vouchers and business expenses.
To apply for this position, email your cover letter and resume to: [email protected] with the reference number in the subject line.
The closing date for this position is May 17, 2013.
Employment Opportunities
We require a TECHNICIAN to work in a fast paced shop. Please send or email resume with complete work
history and references.
We require a CAR WASHER, DETAILER, LOT ATTENDENT to work in a fast paced
environment. Must be able to drive a standard.Please send or email resume with
complete prior job history, references and current driver’s license abstract to:
Marc Cabana at Champion Chevrolet2880 Highway Drive, Trail BC V1R 2T3
Trail BC
Holiday ReliefGraphic Design / Production
The Trail Times is looking for an individual with experience and ability in graphic design.If you are organized, thrive in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment, then you should apply today.Experience with Indesign CS6 and Photoshop in a Mac environment is required and Illustrator is an asset. The right applicant will be a motivated team player, with a fast, creative approach to building advertising and marketing materials. Previous newspaper or print production experience a de nite asset.This is a relief position and the successful applicant must be eligible for union membership.To apply, email or mail your resume and references prior to May 10, 2013 to:Kevin Macintyre,1163 Cedar AvenueTrail, BCV1R [email protected]
Help Wanted
Help Wanted Help Wanted
Announcements
Information
The Trail Times is a member of the British
Columbia Press Council. The Press Council serves as a forum for unsatis ed reader complaints against
member newspapers. Complaints must be led
within a day time limit.or information please go to
the Press Council website at www.bcpresscouncil.org or telephone toll free
1-888-687-2213.
PersonalsALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
250-368-5651
FOR INFORMATION,education, accommodation
and supportfor battered womenand their children
call WINS Transition House 250-364-1543
Lost & FoundFOUND: Wedding rings. Owner can claim them if de-scription matches. Also found, different location, young girl’s charm bracelet. Call 250-362-5767
LOST: Dog Collar, tan, with 2 tags, in Lower Rossland. Please call 250-362-3385
Celebrations
Births
Employment
Business Opportunities
ARE you looking for something to supplement your current in-come!!This could be perfect for YOU!!NO selling, NO distributing, NO inventory, and best of all, NO RISK!!!contact [email protected] for de-tails.
BC wholesale distribution fi rm seeking new products to add to their existing line up. We are currently distributing to approximately 500 retailers throughout BC. If you are interested in working with our company to distribute your products in BC, please reply to Box #14 Vernon Morning Star, 4407 25th Ave, Vernon BC V1T 1P5
Career Opportunities
ROAD BUILDER &FELLER BUNCHER
OPERATOR(Merritt)
ROAD BUILDER – Must be experienced in grades, culvert placement and install, ditching and sloping, and Forestry standard roads. Pay negotiable, full season work with benefi t package.
Feller Buncher Operator(Cat Buncher) – Full time Pay negotiable by exp. benefi t package.
Please fax resume(1)250-378-4991 or e-mail:kristy@bcclassifi ed.com
Celebrations
Births
Employment
Help WantedAn Alberta Oilfi eld Construc-tion Company is hiring dozer, excavator, and labourer/rock truck operators. Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call Contour Con-struction (780)723-5051.
Brodex Industries LTD requires full time machinist mainly Monday to Friday.
Some overtime may be re-quired. Competitive wages & benefi ts. Email resume to [email protected] or
Mail: 3751 Hwy. 97N Quesnel, BC V2J 5Z2
JANITORIAL SERVICES re-quired for offi ces in Trail and Castlegar. Please submit re-sumes to 1432 Bay Avenue, Trail, BC. V1R 4B1 by May 17, 2013. Only candidates select-ed for interviews will be con-tacted.
MILANO PIZZA Now Hiring delivery drivers and store per-sonnel. Apply in person with resume: 1949B Main Street, Fruitvale.
Employment
Help WantedQUESNEL Industrial Trans-portation is currently hiring drivers for upcoming logging season. Steady work & very competitive compensation package. Please call Dennis @ 1(800)667-3944 or (250)992-2309
**WANTED**NEWSPAPER CARRIERS
TRAIL TIMESExcellent ExerciseFun for All Ages
Call Today -Start Earning Money
TomorrowCirculation Department250-364-1413 Ext. 206For more Information
Help Wanted
Employment Employment
250.368.8551
fax 250.368.8550 email [email protected]
Your classifieds. Your community
PHONE:250.368.8551 OR: 1.800.665.2382
FAX: 250.368.8550
EMAIL CLASSIFIEDS TO: nationals@
trailtimes.ca
DEADLINES 11am 1 day prior to publication.
RATES Lost & Found and Free Give Away ads are no charge. Classified rates vary. Ask us about rates. Combos and packages available - over 90 newspapers in BC.
AGREEMENT It is agreed by any Display or Classified Advertiser requesting space that the liability of the paper in the event of failure to publish an advertisement shall be limited to the amount paid by the advertiser for that portion of the advertising space occupied by the incorrect item only, and that there shall be no liability in any event beyond the amount paid for such advertisement. The publisher shall not be liable for slight changes or typographical errors that do not lessen the value of an advertisement.
bcclassified.com cannot be responsible for errors after the first day of publication of any advertisement. Notice of errors on the first day should immediately be called to the attention of the Classified Department to be corrected for the following edition.
bcclassified.com reserves the right to revise, edit, classify or reject any advertisement and to retain any answers directed to the bcclassified.com Box Reply Service and to repay the customer the sum paid for the advertisement and box rental.
DISCRIMINATORY LEGISLATION Advertisers are reminded that Provincial legislation forbids the publication of any advertisement which discriminates against any person because of race, religion, sex, color, nationality, ancestry or place of origin, or age, unless the condition is justified by a bona i de requirement for the work involved.
COPYRIGHT Copyright and/or properties subsist in all advertisements and in all other material appearing in this edition of bcclassified.com. Permission to reproduce wholly or in part and in any form what-soever, particularly by a photographic or of set process in a publication must be obtained in writing from the publisher. Any unauthorized reproduction will be subject to recourse in law.
ON THE WEB:
FIND EVERYTHING YOUNEED IN THE CLASSIFIEDS
Our classifi ed ads are on the net! Check it out atwww.bcclassified.com
A14 www.trailtimes.ca Wednesday, May 8, 2013 Trail Times
Wayne DeWitt ext 25Mario Berno ext 27Dawn Rosin ext 24
Tom Gawryletz ext 26Keith DeWitt ext 30
Thea Stayanovich ext 28Joy DeMelo ext 29
Denise Marchi ext 21
1148 Bay Ave, Trail 250.368.5000
All Pro Realty Ltd.
www.facebook.com/allprorealtyltdtrailbc www.allprorealty.ca
Trail$169,000
MLS#2218523
Salmo$224,500
MLS#2389472
Glenmerry$349,000
MLS#10062890
SUPER
LOCATION
East Trail$159,900
MLS#2218495
REDUCED
Montrose$189,900
MLS#2216791
LARGE LOT
Trail$139,500
MLS#2218753
GREAT VALUE
Fruitvale$129,900
MLS#2215665
3 RENTAL
PADS
Fruitvale$339,900
MLS#2218681
FAMILY
NEEDED
Ross Spur$369,500
MLS#2213358
PRICE
SLASHED
Fruitvale$349,000
MLS#2216293
HUGE FAMILY
HOME
Trail$194,000
MLS#2215306
SOLID
Trail$349,000
MLS#2216675
CHARACTER
HOME
Annable$159,900
MLS#2217602
HUGE FENCED
YARD
Fruitvale$267,500
MLS#2218529
FAMILY HOME
Salmo$99,900
MLS#2389578
Salmo$189,900
MLS#2389158
Shavers Bench$229,500
MLS#2212732
PRICE
SLASHED!
Fruitvale$169,000
MLS#2389136
Fruitvale$319,000
MLS#2389614
NEW LISTING
Fruitvale$139,000
MLS#
NEW LISTING
WOW!
Glenmerry$299,000
MLS#2217178
RIVERSHORE
Fruitvale$339,000
MLS#2214420
HOME ON
ACREAGE
Fruitvale$339,000
MLS#2214964
SUPER
KITCHEN
Fruitvale$479,900
MLS#2218838
LIKE NEW W/
HUGE SHOP
Employment
Help Wanted
Care AideFull Time Position
We offer assistance to seniors in their homes.
Candidates must be physically fit, have
good organizational, home making and time management skills, be able to
work flexible hours and have reliable transportation.
Long term Care aide certificates and references required.
e-mail [email protected]
For more info call 250.368.6838 or 250.231.5033
Ofce SupportKEY city gymnastics club is looking for a reliable individual to fi ll the role of offi ce administrator. This is a full time opportunity that requires some early evening shifts. Comprehen-sive knowledge of bookkeeping, A/R, A/P, Microsoft offi ce, simply accounting, and offi ce procedures. Applicants must enjoy working with the general public. Knowledge of not for profi ts benefi cial. Criminal record check required. Salary com-mensurate with experience please send resume to [email protected] Applications ac-cepted until May 15th at 4 pm.
Trades, TechnicalGRAPPLE YARDER Operator & Hooktender team, required immediately! Experienced! Must have a valid driver’s li-cence, First Aid and be team oriented. Central Vancouver Island. Fax resume to 250-871-0208.
SKIDSTEER OPERATOR re-quired for seasonal full-time employment with local Con-struction Company. Min. 5 years experience of excavat-ing, grading, hauling, etc. Pri-marily working in the Trail & Castlegar areas. Wage com-mensurate with experience. Only those considered will be contacted for an interview. Please fax resume to (250)229-5248
Services
Financial ServicesGET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420.
www.pioneerwest.com
Need CA$H Today?
Own A Vehicle?Borrow Up To $25,000
No Credit Checks!Cash same day, local offi ce.www.PitStopLoans.com
1-800-514-9399
Home Improvements
FLOORING SALEOver 300 Choices
Lowest Prices Guaranteed!Laminates - $0.59/sq ftEngineered - $1.99 sq ftHardwood - $2.79 sq ft
Overnight Delivery in most of BC!www.kingoffl oors.com
1.877.835.6670
Merchandise for Sale
Fruit & VegetablesGRAND FORKS FARMS:
Every Wednesday at Nelson Trading Co. 402 Baker Street, beside the Full Circle
Cafe. Fresh Okanagantomatoes, cucumbers;Okanagan Fiji apples
$5.00/10lbs; OkanaganSpartan, Gala, Ambrosia, and
Pink Lady Apples;Anjou Pears; New products arriving
weekly. Erran RilkoffThe apple Guy!
Merchandise for Sale
Fruit & VegetablesGRAND FORKS FARMS:The Apple Guy is returning to Castlegar! Come see us at our new location in the
Sandman Inn Hotel parking lot. Season starts Saturday May 11th. Fresh Okanagan tomatoes and cucumbers
Okanagan Fuji apples $5.00/10lb; Okanagan
Spartan, Gala, Ambrosia and Pink Lady apples New products arriving
weekly
Heavy Duty Machinery
A-STEEL SHIPPING DRYSTORAGE CONTAINERS
Used 20’40’45’53 in stock.SPECIAL
44’ x 40’ Container Shopw/steel trusses $13,800!
Sets up in one day!40’ Containers under $2500!
Call Toll Free AlsoJD 544 & 644 wheel loaders
JD 892D LC ExcavatorPh. 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB
www.rtccontainer.com
Misc. for SaleFILM, VIDEO, AUDIO,PHOTO DIGITAL SERVICES8mm, 16mm movie fi lmtransfers, slide, video & audio tape conversions, DVD & CD duplications www.tmtv.netToll free: 1-800-824-8688Nelson, BC Serving theKootenays since 1980
Misc. WantedTrue Coin Collector Looking to Purchase Collections, Accu- mulations, Olympic Gold and Silver coins, Bills + Not melting down, Serious Collector. Call: Coin Couple 1-250-499-0251
Real Estate
For Sale By OwnerCHIMNEY Lake waterfront near Williams Lake in the Cariboo. 3BR with geothermal and rental cabin. Propertyguys.com # 702896 (250)305-6627 $499,000
Houses For SaleROSSLAND, brand new for sale or exchange for older onewww.rosslandbuilder.com250-362-7716
Homes WantedWANTED IN ROSSLAND:
HOUSE or CONDO To Rent or Buy for earliestJune 15th or July 1st. Can accommodate date for the right place & arrangement.
Reasonable pricing for Sale. Can commit to Long term lease of 1 yr, minimum 3
bedroom with yard & garden space. Upper Rossland or Red Mtn. Resort area pre-ferred. We are a family with behaved outdoor dog & cat.
Professional couple with steady income and children. Please call 250-362-7681
evenings & weekends. 250-231-2174 daytime. Monika
Mobile Homes & Parks
RETIRE IN Beautiful Southern BC, Brand New Park. Af-fordable Housing. COPPER RIDGE. Manufactured Home Park, New Home Sales. Kere-meos, BC. Spec home on site to view. Please call 250-462-7055. www.copperridge.ca
Open HousesTRAIL, Recently upgraded riv-er-front home on spectacular Tadanac lot. $389,000. OPEN HOUSE, 2-4pm. Sat. May 11th 250-368-3142
Rentals
Apt/Condo for RentBella Vista, Shavers Bench Townhomes. N/S, N/P. 2-3 bdrms. Phone 250.364.1822
Rentals
Apt/Condo for RentCASTLEGAR, 1Bdrm. ground level, f/s, $600./mo.util.incl., avail. immed. 604-512-4178Ermalinda Apartments, Glen-merry. Adults only. N/P, N/S. 1-2 bdrms. Ph. 250.364.1922Francesco Estates, Glenmer-ry. Adults only. N/P, N/S, 1-3 bdrms. Phone 250.368.6761.Glenmerry 2bdrm. apt. F/S Heat included. $750./mo. 250-368-5908Glenmerry 3bdrm. F/S $850/mo. Heat included. 250-368-5908ROSSLAND, 1bd. & 1 bach. apt. Golden City Manor. Over 55. N/S. N/P. Subsidized. 250-362-5030, 250-362-3385ROSSLAND, 2BD., covered carport, clean & quiet, N/S, N/P. 250-362-9473Sunningdale:2bdrm corner unit,TV cable & heat included & free use of washer and dry-er. $750/mo. 250-368-3055TRAIL, 2bd. Close to town, bus stop, park, new blinds, paint. $600. 250-364-1129TRAIL newly renovated 1bd suite in triplex, quiet building. $450/mo. +util. 1-250-428-6788, 1-250-428-7351.TRAIL, Rossland Ave. 1bdrm w/d f/s, n/s n/p. $550/mo. Avail. immed. 250-368-1361TRAIL, Rossland Ave., 3bdrm. avail. immed. f/s, w/d. dish-washer, newly renovated, N/S, N/P. $750/mo. 250-368-1361TRAIL, spacious 1&2bdrm. apartment. Adult building, per-fect for seniors/ professionals. Cozy, clean, quiet, com-fortable. Must See. 250-368-1312WANETA MANOR 2bdrm., NS,NP, Senior oriented, un-derground parking 250-368-8423WARFIELD, 1BD. F/S. Coin laundry, storage. Secure bldg. N/S, N/P. $625. util.incl. 604-459-8327WARFIELD APARTMENTS. 1&2-bdrm, N/S, N/P. Long term tenants. 250-368-5888
Homes for RentE.TRAIL, 2bd. house & 2bd. apt. available. 250-362-3316W. TRAIL. 2 bdr. Hardwood, 9 ft ceilings. New windows. Full basement. W/D/DW. Clean & comfortable. Flat lot & carport. NS, NP. References. $850. 250-231-4832
TownhousesEdgewater Townhouse in Glenmerry, 3bd, 1.5Bth.,f/s, $850./mo. 250-368-5908
Transportation
Auto FinancingYOU’RE APPROVED • YOU’RE APPROVED
YOU’RE APPROVED • YOU’RE APPROVED
• GOOD CREDIT • BAD CREDIT• NO CREDIT • HIGH DEBT RATE
• 1ST TIME BUYER• BANKRUPTCY • DIVORCE
YOU’RE APPROVED
Call Dennis, Shawn or Paul 1-888-204-5355
for Pre-Approvalwww.amford.com
• YOU
’RE
APPR
OVED
• YO
U’RE
APP
ROVE
D • Y
OU’R
E AP
PROV
ED • • YOU’RE APPROVED • YOU’RE APPROVED • YOU’RE APPROVED •
Transportation
Auto Financing
Cars - Domestic2003 PONTIAC GRAND AM, Loaded, V-6, dark metallic green, 1 year old all seasons plus set of winters on rims. In fantastic condition, oil changed and ready to go. 180,000kms. $3,700. obo. Text or call 250-231-4034
Cars - Sports & Imports
1988 BMW 735I, excellent shape, runs & looks great! Very unique in style! Gary 250-368-1826, 250-364-2063
Off Road Vehicles2010 Toyota Venza AWD V6, 34483 km, black, automatic, leather, sunroof, backup camera, warranty, excellent condition, $13200. [email protected]
Recreational/Sale2002 24.5’ Cougar 5th Wheel with slide. $11,500. 250-367-9175
2004 31’ Titanium 5th Wheel w/6’ pull out back porch &2 slides. Includes extras. 250-368-5666. I will return calls.
Sport Utility Vehicle1999 Subaru Forester, 1 lady owner, serviced by local deal-er to Subaru schedule. Winter tires fi tted, summer tires available. $4,500. 250-367-7042
Boats12ft. Lowe aluminum boat and trailer with 4.5 merc. Good condition. $1,800.obo. 250-367-0277
Legal
Legal NoticesNotice is Hereby Given that Creditors and others, having claims against the Estate ofPeter William Boersma, for-merly of PO Box 248, Fruit-vale, B.C. V0G 1L0, Deceased are hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the undersigned Executor, c/o Greta Hall, 57 Granby Ave., Penticton, B.C. V2A 2Z3, on or before June 7, 2013, after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having re-gard only to the claims that have been received.Greta Hall, Executor.
Houses For Sale Houses For Sale Houses For Sale
We’re on the web!Everything that matters to you!
Our site has it all!Join the online community and
cast your vote in our opinion poll.
www.trailtimes.caDeadline: 11am 1 day prior to publication. 65¢ per word per day + GST
Phone 250 368-8551 ext 0 fax 250 368-8550 email: [email protected]
ClassifiedsA14 www.trailtimes.ca Wednesday, May 8, 2013 Trail Times
Wayne DeWitt ext 25Mario Berno ext 27Dawn Rosin ext 24
Tom Gawryletz ext 26Keith DeWitt ext 30
Thea Stayanovich ext 28Joy DeMelo ext 29
Denise Marchi ext 21
1148 Bay Ave, Trail 250.368.5000
All Pro Realty Ltd.
www.facebook.com/allprorealtyltdtrailbc www.allprorealty.ca
Trail$169,000
MLS#2218523
Salmo$224,500
MLS#2389472
Glenmerry$349,000
MLS#10062890
SUPER
LOCATION
East Trail$159,900
MLS#2218495
REDUCED
Montrose$189,900
MLS#2216791
LARGE LOT
Trail$139,500
MLS#2218753
GREAT VALUE
Fruitvale$129,900
MLS#2215665
3 RENTAL
PADS
Fruitvale$339,900
MLS#2218681
FAMILY
NEEDED
Ross Spur$369,500
MLS#2213358
PRICE
SLASHED
Fruitvale$349,000
MLS#2216293
HUGE FAMILY
HOME
Trail$194,000
MLS#2215306
SOLID
Trail$349,000
MLS#2216675
CHARACTER
HOME
Annable$159,900
MLS#2217602
HUGE FENCED
YARD
Fruitvale$267,500
MLS#2218529
FAMILY HOME
Salmo$99,900
MLS#2389578
Salmo$189,900
MLS#2389158
Shavers Bench$229,500
MLS#2212732
PRICE
SLASHED!
Fruitvale$169,000
MLS#2389136
Fruitvale$319,000
MLS#2389614
NEW LISTING
Fruitvale$139,000
MLS#
NEW LISTING
WOW!
Glenmerry$299,000
MLS#2217178
RIVERSHORE
Fruitvale$339,000
MLS#2214420
HOME ON
ACREAGE
Fruitvale$339,000
MLS#2214964
SUPER
KITCHEN
Fruitvale$479,900
MLS#2218838
LIKE NEW W/
HUGE SHOP
Employment
Help Wanted
Care AideFull Time Position
We offer assistance to seniors in their homes.
Candidates must be physically fit, have
good organizational, home making and time management skills, be able to
work flexible hours and have reliable transportation.
Long term Care aide certificates and references required.
e-mail [email protected]
For more info call 250.368.6838 or 250.231.5033
Ofce SupportKEY city gymnastics club is looking for a reliable individual to fi ll the role of offi ce administrator. This is a full time opportunity that requires some early evening shifts. Comprehen-sive knowledge of bookkeeping, A/R, A/P, Microsoft offi ce, simply accounting, and offi ce procedures. Applicants must enjoy working with the general public. Knowledge of not for profi ts benefi cial. Criminal record check required. Salary com-mensurate with experience please send resume to [email protected] Applications ac-cepted until May 15th at 4 pm.
Trades, TechnicalGRAPPLE YARDER Operator & Hooktender team, required immediately! Experienced! Must have a valid driver’s li-cence, First Aid and be team oriented. Central Vancouver Island. Fax resume to 250-871-0208.
SKIDSTEER OPERATOR re-quired for seasonal full-time employment with local Con-struction Company. Min. 5 years experience of excavat-ing, grading, hauling, etc. Pri-marily working in the Trail & Castlegar areas. Wage com-mensurate with experience. Only those considered will be contacted for an interview. Please fax resume to (250)229-5248
Services
Financial ServicesGET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420.
www.pioneerwest.com
Need CA$H Today?
Own A Vehicle?Borrow Up To $25,000
No Credit Checks!Cash same day, local offi ce.www.PitStopLoans.com
1-800-514-9399
Home Improvements
FLOORING SALEOver 300 Choices
Lowest Prices Guaranteed!Laminates - $0.59/sq ftEngineered - $1.99 sq ftHardwood - $2.79 sq ft
Overnight Delivery in most of BC!www.kingoffl oors.com
1.877.835.6670
Merchandise for Sale
Fruit & VegetablesGRAND FORKS FARMS:
Every Wednesday at Nelson Trading Co. 402 Baker Street, beside the Full Circle
Cafe. Fresh Okanagantomatoes, cucumbers;Okanagan Fiji apples
$5.00/10lbs; OkanaganSpartan, Gala, Ambrosia, and
Pink Lady Apples;Anjou Pears; New products arriving
weekly. Erran RilkoffThe apple Guy!
Merchandise for Sale
Fruit & VegetablesGRAND FORKS FARMS:The Apple Guy is returning to Castlegar! Come see us at our new location in the
Sandman Inn Hotel parking lot. Season starts Saturday May 11th. Fresh Okanagan tomatoes and cucumbers
Okanagan Fuji apples $5.00/10lb; Okanagan
Spartan, Gala, Ambrosia and Pink Lady apples New products arriving
weekly
Heavy Duty Machinery
A-STEEL SHIPPING DRYSTORAGE CONTAINERS
Used 20’40’45’53 in stock.SPECIAL
44’ x 40’ Container Shopw/steel trusses $13,800!
Sets up in one day!40’ Containers under $2500!
Call Toll Free AlsoJD 544 & 644 wheel loaders
JD 892D LC ExcavatorPh. 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB
www.rtccontainer.com
Misc. for SaleFILM, VIDEO, AUDIO,PHOTO DIGITAL SERVICES8mm, 16mm movie fi lmtransfers, slide, video & audio tape conversions, DVD & CD duplications www.tmtv.netToll free: 1-800-824-8688Nelson, BC Serving theKootenays since 1980
Misc. WantedTrue Coin Collector Looking to Purchase Collections, Accu- mulations, Olympic Gold and Silver coins, Bills + Not melting down, Serious Collector. Call: Coin Couple 1-250-499-0251
Real Estate
For Sale By OwnerCHIMNEY Lake waterfront near Williams Lake in the Cariboo. 3BR with geothermal and rental cabin. Propertyguys.com # 702896 (250)305-6627 $499,000
Houses For SaleROSSLAND, brand new for sale or exchange for older onewww.rosslandbuilder.com250-362-7716
Homes WantedWANTED IN ROSSLAND:
HOUSE or CONDO To Rent or Buy for earliestJune 15th or July 1st. Can accommodate date for the right place & arrangement.
Reasonable pricing for Sale. Can commit to Long term lease of 1 yr, minimum 3
bedroom with yard & garden space. Upper Rossland or Red Mtn. Resort area pre-ferred. We are a family with behaved outdoor dog & cat.
Professional couple with steady income and children. Please call 250-362-7681
evenings & weekends. 250-231-2174 daytime. Monika
Mobile Homes & Parks
RETIRE IN Beautiful Southern BC, Brand New Park. Af-fordable Housing. COPPER RIDGE. Manufactured Home Park, New Home Sales. Kere-meos, BC. Spec home on site to view. Please call 250-462-7055. www.copperridge.ca
Open HousesTRAIL, Recently upgraded riv-er-front home on spectacular Tadanac lot. $389,000. OPEN HOUSE, 2-4pm. Sat. May 11th 250-368-3142
Rentals
Apt/Condo for RentBella Vista, Shavers Bench Townhomes. N/S, N/P. 2-3 bdrms. Phone 250.364.1822
Rentals
Apt/Condo for RentCASTLEGAR, 1Bdrm. ground level, f/s, $600./mo.util.incl., avail. immed. 604-512-4178Ermalinda Apartments, Glen-merry. Adults only. N/P, N/S. 1-2 bdrms. Ph. 250.364.1922Francesco Estates, Glenmer-ry. Adults only. N/P, N/S, 1-3 bdrms. Phone 250.368.6761.Glenmerry 2bdrm. apt. F/S Heat included. $750./mo. 250-368-5908Glenmerry 3bdrm. F/S $850/mo. Heat included. 250-368-5908ROSSLAND, 1bd. & 1 bach. apt. Golden City Manor. Over 55. N/S. N/P. Subsidized. 250-362-5030, 250-362-3385ROSSLAND, 2BD., covered carport, clean & quiet, N/S, N/P. 250-362-9473Sunningdale:2bdrm corner unit,TV cable & heat included & free use of washer and dry-er. $750/mo. 250-368-3055TRAIL, 2bd. Close to town, bus stop, park, new blinds, paint. $600. 250-364-1129TRAIL newly renovated 1bd suite in triplex, quiet building. $450/mo. +util. 1-250-428-6788, 1-250-428-7351.TRAIL, Rossland Ave. 1bdrm w/d f/s, n/s n/p. $550/mo. Avail. immed. 250-368-1361TRAIL, Rossland Ave., 3bdrm. avail. immed. f/s, w/d. dish-washer, newly renovated, N/S, N/P. $750/mo. 250-368-1361TRAIL, spacious 1&2bdrm. apartment. Adult building, per-fect for seniors/ professionals. Cozy, clean, quiet, com-fortable. Must See. 250-368-1312WANETA MANOR 2bdrm., NS,NP, Senior oriented, un-derground parking 250-368-8423WARFIELD, 1BD. F/S. Coin laundry, storage. Secure bldg. N/S, N/P. $625. util.incl. 604-459-8327WARFIELD APARTMENTS. 1&2-bdrm, N/S, N/P. Long term tenants. 250-368-5888
Homes for RentE.TRAIL, 2bd. house & 2bd. apt. available. 250-362-3316W. TRAIL. 2 bdr. Hardwood, 9 ft ceilings. New windows. Full basement. W/D/DW. Clean & comfortable. Flat lot & carport. NS, NP. References. $850. 250-231-4832
TownhousesEdgewater Townhouse in Glenmerry, 3bd, 1.5Bth.,f/s, $850./mo. 250-368-5908
Transportation
Auto FinancingYOU’RE APPROVED • YOU’RE APPROVED
YOU’RE APPROVED • YOU’RE APPROVED
• GOOD CREDIT • BAD CREDIT• NO CREDIT • HIGH DEBT RATE
• 1ST TIME BUYER• BANKRUPTCY • DIVORCE
YOU’RE APPROVED
Call Dennis, Shawn or Paul 1-888-204-5355
for Pre-Approvalwww.amford.com
• YOU
’RE
APPR
OVED
• YO
U’RE
APP
ROVE
D • Y
OU’R
E AP
PROV
ED • • YOU’RE APPROVED • YOU’RE APPROVED • YOU’RE APPROVED •
Transportation
Auto Financing
Cars - Domestic2003 PONTIAC GRAND AM, Loaded, V-6, dark metallic green, 1 year old all seasons plus set of winters on rims. In fantastic condition, oil changed and ready to go. 180,000kms. $3,700. obo. Text or call 250-231-4034
Cars - Sports & Imports
1988 BMW 735I, excellent shape, runs & looks great! Very unique in style! Gary 250-368-1826, 250-364-2063
Off Road Vehicles2010 Toyota Venza AWD V6, 34483 km, black, automatic, leather, sunroof, backup camera, warranty, excellent condition, $13200. [email protected]
Recreational/Sale2002 24.5’ Cougar 5th Wheel with slide. $11,500. 250-367-9175
2004 31’ Titanium 5th Wheel w/6’ pull out back porch &2 slides. Includes extras. 250-368-5666. I will return calls.
Sport Utility Vehicle1999 Subaru Forester, 1 lady owner, serviced by local deal-er to Subaru schedule. Winter tires fi tted, summer tires available. $4,500. 250-367-7042
Boats12ft. Lowe aluminum boat and trailer with 4.5 merc. Good condition. $1,800.obo. 250-367-0277
Legal
Legal NoticesNotice is Hereby Given that Creditors and others, having claims against the Estate ofPeter William Boersma, for-merly of PO Box 248, Fruit-vale, B.C. V0G 1L0, Deceased are hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the undersigned Executor, c/o Greta Hall, 57 Granby Ave., Penticton, B.C. V2A 2Z3, on or before June 7, 2013, after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having re-gard only to the claims that have been received.Greta Hall, Executor.
Houses For Sale Houses For Sale Houses For Sale
We’re on the web!Everything that matters to you!
Our site has it all!Join the online community and
cast your vote in our opinion poll.
www.trailtimes.caDeadline: 11am 1 day prior to publication. 65¢ per word per day + GST
Phone 250 368-8551 ext 0 fax 250 368-8550 email: [email protected]
Trail Times Wednesday, May 8, 2013 www.trailtimes.ca A15
1st Trail Real Estate
Jack McConnachie250-368-5222
Fred Behrens250-368-1268
Rob Burrus250-231-4420
Patty Leclerc-Zanet 250-231-4490
Rhonda van Tent250-231-7575
Nathan Kotyk250.231.9484
Marie Claude Germain250-512-1153
1252 Bay Avenue, Trail (250) 368-52221993 Columbia Ave Rossland, BC (250) 362-5200
www.coldwellbankertrail.com
OPEN HOUSES
Host: Rhonda MLS# 2215314 Fri, May 10 3 - 5pm
3408 Aster, Trail$224,900
Host: Rob MLS# 2218775 Sat, May 11 10 - 2pm
1472 Kootenay AveRossland $335,000
Host: Nathan MLS# 2218895 Fri, May 10 4pm
2040 Topping St.Trail $99,500
Not sure if it’s time to move up, or right size your home?
Call Coldwell Banker, any one of our Team will be happy to provide a FREE Comparative
Market Analysis for you!
Trail $449,900Located in Beautiful Miral Heights!
This 5 bedroom home is spacious on both levels. This is a must see property! Trail.
Fred Behrens 250-368-1268
MLS# 2389710
FEATURE HOME
Rossland $199,000Marie Claude 250-512-1153
MLS# 2218240Rossland $595,000Marie Claude 250-512-1153
MLS# 2217630
House
+ 75 Acres
Fruitvale $289,900Patty Leclerc-Zanet 250-231-4490
MLS# 2389093Warfi eld $254,900
Rhonda van Tent 250-231-7575
MLS# 2389662
New Listing
Rossland $345,000Patty Leclerc-Zanet 250-231-4490
MLS# 2211391
Fruitvale $244,900Rhonda van Tent 250-231-7575
MLS# 2218320Fruitvale $174,900Rob Burrus 250-231-4420
MLS# 2389239
Trail $145,000Fred Behrens 250-368-1268
MLS# 2389483
New Listing
Rossland $52,000Marie Claude 250-512-1153
MLS# 2217685Fruitvale $399,900
Patty Leclerc-Zanet 250-231-4490
MLS# 2218695
Fruitvale $409,000Rob Burrus 250-231-4420
MLS# 2389421
New Listing
Fruitvale $435,500Fred Behrens 250-368-1268
MLS# 2389708
NEW LISTING
Classifieds
The Trail Times is looking for responsible, energetic people to deliver the West Kootenay Advertiser door to door in the Trail Area!
Earn up to $20.00 / hr.
For more information contact: Michelle Bedford
Trail Times Circulation Manager1163 Cedar Avenue, Trail
250-368-8551 [email protected]
Saving up for a well-deserved holiday?
Trail Times Wednesday, May 8, 2013 www.trailtimes.ca A15
1st Trail Real Estate
Jack McConnachie250-368-5222
Fred Behrens250-368-1268
Rob Burrus250-231-4420
Patty Leclerc-Zanet 250-231-4490
Rhonda van Tent250-231-7575
Nathan Kotyk250.231.9484
Marie Claude Germain250-512-1153
1252 Bay Avenue, Trail (250) 368-52221993 Columbia Ave Rossland, BC (250) 362-5200
www.coldwellbankertrail.com
OPEN HOUSES
Host: Rhonda MLS# 2215314 Fri, May 10 3 - 5pm
3408 Aster, Trail$224,900
Host: Rob MLS# 2218775 Sat, May 11 10 - 2pm
1472 Kootenay AveRossland $335,000
Host: Nathan MLS# 2218895 Fri, May 10 4pm
2040 Topping St.Trail $99,500
Not sure if it’s time to move up, or right size your home?
Call Coldwell Banker, any one of our Team will be happy to provide a FREE Comparative
Market Analysis for you!
Trail $449,900Located in Beautiful Miral Heights!
This 5 bedroom home is spacious on both levels. This is a must see property! Trail.
Fred Behrens 250-368-1268
MLS# 2389710
FEATURE HOME
Rossland $199,000Marie Claude 250-512-1153
MLS# 2218240Rossland $595,000Marie Claude 250-512-1153
MLS# 2217630
House
+ 75 Acres
Fruitvale $289,900Patty Leclerc-Zanet 250-231-4490
MLS# 2389093Warfi eld $254,900
Rhonda van Tent 250-231-7575
MLS# 2389662
New Listing
Rossland $345,000Patty Leclerc-Zanet 250-231-4490
MLS# 2211391
Fruitvale $244,900Rhonda van Tent 250-231-7575
MLS# 2218320Fruitvale $174,900Rob Burrus 250-231-4420
MLS# 2389239
Trail $145,000Fred Behrens 250-368-1268
MLS# 2389483
New Listing
Rossland $52,000Marie Claude 250-512-1153
MLS# 2217685Fruitvale $399,900
Patty Leclerc-Zanet 250-231-4490
MLS# 2218695
Fruitvale $409,000Rob Burrus 250-231-4420
MLS# 2389421
New Listing
Fruitvale $435,500Fred Behrens 250-368-1268
MLS# 2389708
NEW LISTING
A16` www.trailtimes.ca Wednesday, May 8, 2013 Trail Times
local
KOOTENAY HOMES INC.1358 Cedar Avenue, Trail • 250.368.8818
www.kootenayhomes.com www.century21.caThe Local Experts™
Tonnie Stewart ext 33Cell: [email protected]
Deanne Lockhart ext 41Cell: [email protected]
Mark Wilson ext 30Cell: [email protected]
Mary Amantea ext 26Cell: [email protected]
Mary Martin ext 28Cell: [email protected]
Richard Daoust ext 24Cell: [email protected] www.kootenayhomes.com
Jodi Beamish ext 51Cell: [email protected]
Ron Allibone ext 45Cell: [email protected]
Terry Alton ext 48Cell: [email protected]
Christine Albo ext 39Cell: [email protected]
Art Forrest ext [email protected]
Darlene Abenante ext 23Cell: [email protected]
3892 Dogwood Drive, Trail $319,000
Renovated Glenmerry home with 3 bdrms and 3 baths. Features bamboo
fl oors, new windows and doors, new heat pump and furnace... and the list goes on. Outside has covered parking and storage
shed. Come see for yourself! Call Terry 250-231-1101
1932 – 2nd Avenue, Trail
$105,0002 bdrm, 1 bath bungalow
is centrally located. 20 x 28 detached shop is an
added bonus! Call Tonnie (250) 365-9665
948 Glover Road, Trail $102,000
Remember when you said: “I should have invested in Trail when...”? This up/
down duplex (2 & 1 bdrm suites) with good tenants waits for you. Solid, close to town and good parking options. Very low
vacancy rate. Invest in Trail today!Call Tonnie (250) 365-9665
1824 Wilmes Lane, Trail
$184,000Very Special Package - New Older
Home - this 3 bdrm/2 bthrm. home has had a total update - nothing to do but enjoy - new wiring-plumbing-windows-paint-roof - tastefully decorated with all
kinds of charm - super views - call for an appointment to view.
Call Mark (250) 231-5591
409 Rossland Avenue, Trail $179,900
A lot of house - 3 fl oors of living - 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms - only
13 years old - looking for a family that requires room - This is it! - asking price is $179,900 just above assessed value -
seller is motivated. Great location.Call Mark (250) 231-5591
NEW LISTINGNEW LISTING
840 Forrest Drive, Warfi eld $295,000
Fabulous family home in Warfi eld.4 beds, 2.5 baths & fenced back yard.
Ready to move? This is the house for you. Call Jodi 250-231-2331
531 Turner Street, Warfi eld $189,000
Built in 2009, this compact charmer is perfect for single, couple or empty
nesters that want modern open concept, low maintenance living. Home features vaulted ceilings, heated garage, private
yard and comes with New Home Warranty. Call now before its gone.
Call Deanne (250) 231-0153
309 – 12th Avenue, Genelle $249,000
Meticulously maintained home with lots of extras located on approximately 1 acre of relatively fl at land. Enjoy entertaining in
our above ground pool and hot tub. Home features newer kitchen, bathrooms and
fl ooring! Call now!Call Deanne (250) 231-0153
NEW LISTING
NEW PRICE
1151 Marianna Crescent, Trail $242,000
3 bdrm home in Sunningdale! Features large living room, country kitchen, huge family/room, and workshop. Single car garage and enough room for a couple more vehicles on the paved driveway.
Make certain to have this home on your viewing list.
Call Art (250) 368-8818
1867 – 4th Avenue, Rossland $330,000
Newly renovated 1800’s home with 3bdrms, 2 baths and plenty of parking. Inside boasts a spacious open kitchen
with large deck through the French doors, and new fl ooring throughout. New 200 Amp panel wired and ready for a hot
tub. Don’t miss this great package.Call Christine (250) 512-7653
2023 Hepburn Drive, Fruitvale $249,900
Situated on a half acre lot, this home boasts a barn and a brand new two
storey 24 x 30 garage. The furnace is only 2 years old, there is new fl ooring in the kitchen, an updated bathroom, a
metal roof and large deck. Only minutes walking distance to downtown Fruitvale,
but feels like you are in the country.Call Christine (250) 512-7653
1345 Spokane Street, Rossland $499,000
This amazing family home, also operating as popular Black Bear B&B, offers 7
bdrms, 6 baths, a separate deluxe living area for family and space and luxury for guests. Exquisite kitchen, and extensive upgrades. There are so many fantastic
options with this property. There is subdivision approval for a lot to be
subdivided if buyer wishes. This lot could be sold, or built on.
Call Mary M (250) 231-0264
3397 Laurel Crescent, Trail $154,900
Great price for a Glenmerry townhouse,in good condition. Quick possessionpossible. Easy care living with small
yard, the backyard is fenced and has asmall patio. These townhouses have acharm about them and offer 3 bdrms,
11/2 baths. Basement ready to fi nish how you would like. Call your REALTOR® for a
showing today.Call Mary M (250) 231-0264
1970 Monte Christo Street, Rossland
$319,000VIEWS! This 3 bedroom/2 bath home features an open plan kitchen/living/
dining area with hardwood and heated tile fl oors. Beautiful renovated bathroom,
parking for 4 vehicles and a new sundeck. Price now includes adjacent
lot!!Call Mary A (250) 521-0525
1275 Black Bear Drive, Rossland $339,000
This 3 bedroom (+offi ce) contemporary home is situated on a private lot with fantastic views of the local mountains & Rossland and has the Rossland trails
network right out the back door. Vaulted ceilings, private patio & hot tub set up to
take full advantage of the views.Call Mary A (250) 521-0525
NEW PRICE
NEW LISTINGWOW!
WHAT A VIEW
Columbia Gardens Winery9340 Station Road, Trail
Incredible 47.5 acre country estate in Columbia Gardens! Includes two 3 bedroom homes, and 1 mobile home on a separate 1.3 acre parcel. A well
established, fully operational winery with all the facilities and tasting room.
Call Richard for more info.Call Richard (250) 368-7897
Ron & Darlene Your Local Home Team
3151 Iris Crescent, Trail$219,000
Great family home in Glenmerry. 4 bedroom, 2 bath. Garage, patio,
private backyard.
347 Railway Lane, Trail$109,000
This home offers 4 bdrms - 2 baths and full loft area for extra living space/studio/playroom, air conditioning, new fl ooring
in kitchen/bathroom the list goes on. Excellent value for this move in ready
home.
Ron 368-1162 Darlene 231-0527
We Sell Great Homes!
OPEN HOUSESaturday May 11 1-3pm
SOLD
OPEN HOUSESaturday May 11 11am-2pm
Submitted photo
Dancers from the Kate Shaw School of Highland Dance attended the Kimberly-Cranbrook dance competition April 20th. Everyone danced fantastic, and had a great time competing against the 149 other dancers that attended. Pictured are the dancers and their instructors Chris and Brittni Piva. The club will be holding its own dance competition, hosted by the Trail Caledonian Society, coming up May 18th at the Trail Memorial Centre. http://kshawhighlanddance.webs.com/newsevents.htm is the website for details.
Dancers return from east Kootenay competition