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the sewage spill contained within a few hours after the leak was spotted. Although the sewage pumps could not be turned off, the crews were able to send the liquid sewage through a bypass valve into the river, while solid waste went into a holding tank. As a result, the RDKB immediately informed the Provincial Emergency Program as to what was happening, what the emergency response plan was, how long
Recreation doesn’t come cheap in B.C.’s No. 1 sports town, if a look at Trail’s draft budget is any indication. The city’s budget is set to jump up by 2.55 per cent this year ($269,550) to $10.86 million from $10.58 million last year, with recreation counting for nearly 45 per cent of the total increase, “We’re seeing city administrator increases as David Perehudoff facilities age, as presented in council chambers Monday we try to keep night. the service levels This works out consistent and to an overall property tax hike of $20 we’re just having – $794 in 2012 from to dedicate more $774 in 2011 – for an resources as a average residential home with an assessresult.” ment of approxiDAVID PEREHUDOFF mately $184,000. “Definitely we’re seeing a slight decline in (rec) revenue so our user fees are sort of trending slightly downwards and then over and above that we’re dealing with the overall costs associated with the various facilities,” explained Perehudoff. “We’re seeing increases as facilities age, as we try to keep the service levels consistent and we’re just having to dedicate more resources as a result.” The Trail Memorial Centre tops off as the most costly recreational facility to operate at $1.3 million, with about 27 per cent costs recovered, while the Trail Aquatic and Leisure Centre isn’t far behind with $1 million attached to annual operations (39 per cent cost recovery). “Historically we basically would not charge anything for the use of our parks and it is a little bit contradictory compared to what we charge at the arena for example,” said Perehudoff. “Council has discussed this and we haven’t dealt with it this year but there may be a need to look at a more aggressive fee structure in (field) sports in the future.” Just over 70 per cent of recreation is financed through taxation with revenue picking up the remainder of the bill. User fees are projected to drop to $919,000 from the 2011 total of $939,000, but Perehudoff said this is no indication that a dual-fee structure implemented in 2009 under the Trail Residency Program is hitting the city’s pocket book.
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Regional district, City of Trail and local contractors — including Chinook Scaffolding and Rossland Mechanical — were quick and efficient after the main sewer pipe came apart on the Old Trail Bridge late Monday afternoon.
Busted line showers sewage into Columbia BY TIMOTHY SCHAFER Times Staff
It was a crappy situation at the Old Trail Bridge Monday. The regional district’s main sewage line came apart above the Columbia River underneath the bridge’s deck in late afternoon, spilling around 5,500 cubic metres of largely liquid sewage into the river over the next few hours. The regional interceptor pipe that services Rossland, Warfield, Rivervale, Oasis and West Trail was comprised of several sections of steel pipe,
held together with a clamp, securing it to the piers of the bridge high above the river, said Alan Stanley, director of environmental services with the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary. But the clamp’s failure was a mysterious occurrence, said Stanley, considering there was no normal operation of a pressure main that would result in the separation of a coupling. “We are investigating that for some alternative reasons as to why it happened,” he
said Tuesday. “At this point there are a bunch of ideas floating around, but until we have something more definitive we are a little reluctant to say exactly what it is.” The RDKB had an emergency response plan for such an event and it was activated soon after the line came apart, pulling in regional district, City of Trail, Ministry of Environment and Environment Canada officials by 5:30 p.m. Regional district liquid waste management crews had
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Town & Country Gerick Cycle Sport Centre has new but familiar faces at the helm GENELLE REC SOCIETY A.G.M. Mon. Apr 2, 2012 7PM Genelle Hall Info Faye 250.693.8803 COLOMBO LODGE Supper Meeting & Wine Tasting Contest Sunday, Apr.1st, 5:00pm Bring a Friend Tickets $12 @Star Grocery & City Bakery Wine Drop Off: Colombo Games Room 11am-2pm Menu: Pasta, Meatballs, Chicken, JoJos, Salad, Bun, Coffee Founders Day Banquet April 14th Call 250-364-9927 for Tickets TRAIL & DISTRICT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AGM & Gala March 30, 2012 Cocktails, Dinner & Dance to follow Riverbelle - 1350 Esplanade $35. per person $60. for two $200. per table of 8 Semi-formal attire Tickets available at the Chamber Office 250-368-3144
BIZ BUZZ By Valerie Rossi A go-to sports centre that has made a name for itself in the Home of the Champions since 1982 has changed hands in ownership. Self-described exercise junkie Gerald Klassen has passed the keys to Gerick Cycle Sport Centre off to his former employees Jason Proulx, 32, and 24-year-old Erik Laithwaite. “These younger fellows understandably wanted to get their lives going, get their careers rolling, and somebody in my position doesn’t want to lose a chance like that,� he said. “It was time.� Klassen started Gerick’s in Trail with humble beginnings in an 800-square-foot storefront on Bay Avenue, prior to relocating his expanding business to a Rossland Avenue location that currently houses the Canadian Cancer Society and Interior Signs, lastly setting up shop at the neighbouring facility. The 11,000 squarefoot shop is a true testament to a recreation haven that manages to attract and keep sports enthusiasts residing in Greater Trail. The specialty shop offers gear for just
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“There certainly will be subtle changes and we’re going to put our own ideas into the business but for the most part, I think people can expect to come into the same environment they’ve been used to coming to for many years.� The two bosses will continue to employ three full-time staff, two part-timers and up to five bike builders. The partners don’t want to rid the shop of Klassen, either, whose voice and face is a trademark for sports in Trail. Klassen will continue to do radio commercials, act as a special events coordinator and will remain available by retail appointment. Gerick’s prides itself on quality product, good prices and customer service – a reputation Klassen said the new co-owners will have no problem carry-
ing on. “Jason basically has his doctorate in retail services and Erik has his masters,� he laughed. Laithwaite may not have guessed that he would be a business owner at such a young age when he first started on about six years ago but was quickly brought into future investment conversations early in his career at Gerick’s. “When you walk in the door, you never know what’s going to come your way,� said Laithwaite. “And as far as having sports equipment at your fingertips, that’s a taste you acquire and it’s super addictive.� The sports environment hooked Proulx at a young age, too. The Trail boy was already playing hockey, soccer and hitting the slopes at Red but has found himself delving into other sports like cycling over
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Repairs completed, order lifted FROM PAGE 1 they expected it to take and what the expected spill into the river would be. “We’ve been sampling the materials that have been going into the river … probably a half dozen times or so,” Stanley said. “It’s been liquid.” The samples will be tested for the total suspended solids and biological oxygen demand according to the permit the regional district’s wastewater treatment facility has been given. “We are testing it for the same things we would test it for when it is going out the regular outfall into the river,” Stanley said. Although those results won’t be ready for a few days, the liquid has been coming out “quite clear,” said Stanley, and there is no smell to it. Some melt water and early freshet water have also significantly diluted the sewage water. “The water itself seems quite benign, but of course, that will be either confirmed or denied as the lab tests come back,” he said. There might be ramifications from the province, however. And, because the waters cross international
lines, the province contacted Washington State and they will review everything that happened and file a response. “At this point we just cannot say what the outcome is going to be because that is in their court,” he said. By 6 p.m. Monday night some additional contractors — Chinook Scaffolding and Rossland Mechanical — were on site and a strategy was put into place to repair the line and replace the clamp. However, the repair procedure was complicated, said Stanley. “We had limited options because of the condition of the bridge so we couldn’t bring a lot of weight out, like a boom truck,” said Stanley. Instead, around 7 a.m. Tuesday morning Chinook employees began construction of a hanging scaffold to reach the pipe where the leak occurred, hanging about 2.5 metres (eight feet) below the bridge deck out over the river. Once that plan was approved by an engineer — as well as a safety plan that included a Fire Rescue boat downstream in the water
— the scaffold was in place by 10 a.m. The pipe fitters began their work soon after and completed taking the clamp off around 11 a.m., placing the new clamp on, aligning the pipe and tightening it in by 12:30 p.m. By 1:30 p.m., flushed with their quick success, the water was turned on to see if the repair was effective and the line held, said Stanley. The water conservation order that was put in place late Monday night was lifted by the time the afternoon rush hit the area. The work crews could stay on the bridge for the next few days to complete visual inspections of the other clamps along the pipe, strengthening some clamped sections with tie backs. “We think something might have changed on the bridge,” said Stanley. “It will be a preventative measure until we get the new pipe bridge built.” In January, Trail and its regional sewer partners — Rossland and Warfield —decided to move forward with the creation of a pipe bridge to support the regional sewer line.
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Man sentenced for pharmacy robbery BY TIMES STAFF A 22-year-old Castlegar man has pleaded guilty to robbing a local pharmacy and has been handed two years of jail time. David Halvorsen – who was convicted of robbery, possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose and disguise with intent – will serve three years of probation following his sentence and a 10-year firearms prohibi-
tion, according to Castlegar RCMP. This after Halvorsen was taken down at gunpoint for robbing the Paragon Pharmacy just after noon last Friday. The suspect attended the pharmacy brandishing a hammer and demanding medication from staff. A struggle ensued and sent the suspect fleeing the scene on foot. Luckily none of the employees were hurt.
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Transportation adds to budget FROM PAGE 1 “I think that it would be pretty hard to draw that conclusion,” he said. “I think that we did see more of a decline a couple years ago but we have seen a bit of a bounce back.” Beyond recreation, city transportation services
were the second largest expenditure – counting for 32 per cent of this year’s budget increase. Perehudoff attributes this to maintenance programs, with more money, for example, allocated toward snow removal. This year’s budget will
be advanced at the city’s next meeting for the first three readings and adopted on May 14. The draft budget is online at www.trail.ca and residents are encouraged to review it and provide feedback to info@ trail.ca
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Bail granted once again for accused murderer THE CRANBROOK TOWNSMAN The woman charged with murdering a one-year-old Cranbrook girl has been granted bail, despite breaching bail conditions twice since her October arrest. Tammy Bouvette, 28, was in the Supreme Court in Cranbrook on Monday as her lawyer William Thorne and Crown counsel argued over whether she can be deemed a risk to public safety. Justice Thomas Melnick even-
tually deemed she was not a risk for the public: “I cannot say, as uncomfortable as I may be in saying it, that her detention is necessary for the safety of the public, other than perhaps herself.” Bouvette was last taken into custody on February 7 after her friend called police to her residence, saying that she had tried to kill herself. Police noticed that she was showing signs of impairment, and
her bail conditions prohibited the consumption of alcohol. She was sentenced to 30 days of jail for that breach, and then on Thursday, March 22, she was sentenced to another 30 days for an assault that occurred October 4, 2011. Once she has served those sentences, Bouvette will be released on bail in Cranbrook, but she will again be placed virtually on house arrest, and not permitted to be
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haven’t abided by the conditions, it is very unlikely that you will get any breaks.” Bouvette will next be in court June 11 to fix a date for a preliminary inquiry. Bouvette is charged with second-degree murder after the death of 19-month-old Iyanna Teeple. Iyanna drowned on May 26 last year while Bouvette was babysitting her.
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Smaller party venues for playoffs THE CANADIAN PRESS VANCOUVER - A year after Vancouver’s Stanley Cup riot, Canucks fans celebrating the team’s playoff run will likely see dozens of smaller-scale events where it will be more difficult to access alcohol. The city has released broad details of its plans for this year’s NHL playoffs, saying municipal officials have been working with the police, the local transit authority and other agen-
cies to prevent another riot. The city says the focus will be on smaller events such as block parties and viewing events at community centres rather than the massive gathering that was held in front of giant TV screens last year. The municipal government will also work with the local transit authority and the provincial government to curtail the sale of alcohol and prevent massive crowds from arriving
in the downtown core. The city doesn’t actually have a detailed plan for what those events will be, but says organizers are working on those details and expect to spend roughly $50,000 to $100,000. Several reports into last year’s riot concluded massive crowds, excessive alcohol use and inadequate planning contributed to the riot and allowed it to continue for hours.
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Abbotsford South MLA John van Dongen pledges to work on behalf of B.C. Conservative leader John Cummins to unseat the B.C. Liberals in the 2013 provincial election.
Clark slams van Dongen defection THE CANADIAN PRESS VICTORIA Premier Christy Clark says the only thing the defection of John van Dongen from the Liberals will accomplish is to make it easier for the NDP to get elected. Van Dongen quit Monday to join the B.C. Conservatives
after accusing Clark of a failure of leadership. But Clark says leadership is about making sure B.C. residents have a freeenterprise coalition to vote for, and her job is to ensure that coalition stays together. She says van Dongen has made a
bad decision that will favour the NDP. Clark also says she doesn’t believe his defection will lead to other B.C. Liberals following suit. Liberal House Leader Rich Coleman says van Dongen blindsided his former caucus colleagues with his attack on the party.
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PEOPLE OBITUARIES LLOYD, JESSIE — 1907-2012 of Trail passed away peacefully in the evening of Friday, March 23, 2012 at the Poplar Ridge Pavilion Care Home in the presence of her family. Jessie arrived in Trail in 1975 and stayed. She made a multitude of friends in this time and really enjoyed her life in the Kootenays. She is survived by her daughter Thelma and her family, her sister Edna and her family in the U.K. and son Geoffrey Lloyd of White Rock. She was predeceased by her husband Edward (Ted) in 1974. Heartfelt thanks to the amazing, caring staff of Poplar Ridge, Columbia View Lodge and to Dr. Roland Phillips who were always there for her. Also to the Hospice volunteers for holding her hand when she was in desperate need of physical contact. Special thanks to Linda and her family, Candy, Anne and Olive for providing all the little extras that made her life bearable in those latter years. Cremation has already taken place with no fanfare or fuss which was her request. There will be a celebration of her life later in April, to which all family, friends and care staff will be invited. Sarah Greenwood of Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services™ has been entrusted with arrangements. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Jessie’s name may be made to either Poplar Ridge Pavilion at 1200 Hospital Bench, Trail, BC V1R 4M1, or Columbia View Lodge at 2920 Laburnum Drive, Trail, BC V1R 4N2 or to the Trail Hospice Society at Suite #7 - 1500 Columbia Avenue, Trail, BC V1R 1J9. You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence at the family’s online register at www.myalternatives.ca *** MANFREDI, JOHN — passed away peacefully on March 25, 2012 at Rosewood Village, Trail, BC. He was born in Ottawa, Ontario on August 31, 1922. He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife of 65 years, Loretta Mary; daughter Teresa (Dan Bachynski); son Louis (Valerie) of Brandon, Manitoba; grandchildren Peter, Angela, Stacey and Christine and 4 great-grandchildren. He also leaves his brother Sam Manfredi and nieces Pat Harriman, Betty Eadie and Dianne Jacques; and many dear friends in Ottawa, Ontario. He was predeceased by his parents Luigi Emilio and Gabriela (Stefano); his sisters Susan, Gilda and Mary; and infant son John. John joined the Royal Canadian Navy at the outbreak of World War II and served 5 years sailing corvettes and mine sweepers on the Atlantic. He met Loretta, a raven haired Irish beauty at a dance and they married in 1947. John worked as a certified plasterer before joining Canada Post in Ottawa as a mail dispatcher and retired after 35 years of combined service with the Government. John and Loretta enjoyed trips to Europe, the Middle East, Hawaii; cruises to the Caribbean; and several train, bus and road trips across Canada and to the southern U.S. John was an
active member of St. Peter’s Parish in Ottawa for many years. John and Loretta moved west to Trail in 2004 to be closer to family. He enjoyed playing cards with ‘the gang’ at his new home in Rosewood Village and looked forward to the regular Bingo games (where he often left with his change purse heavier than when he arrived!) Dad was a gentle and generous man with a quirky sense of humor. We’ll miss you Dad. Rest in peace. The family sincerely thanks the staff at Rosewood Village for their care of Dad during his final year in residential care. A prayer vigil will be held on Friday, March 30, 2012 at 7:00 pm at St. Rita’s Catholic Church, Fruitvale, BC and a Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Saturday, March 31, 2012 at 10:30 am at St. Rita’s Catholic Church, Fruitvale, BC with Father J. Joseph Kizakethottathil M.S.T., celebrating the Mass. Gwen Ziprick of Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services™ has been entrusted with arrangements. You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence at the family’s online register at www.myalternatives.ca *** SALVADOR, ANNIBALE (ANDY) EMILIO — It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Annibale Salvador on March 23, 2012 at the age of 91. Annibale was born in Valvasone, Province of Udine, Italy on July 21, 1920. He married Angelina on February 26, 1949. Shortly after they wed, he immigrated to Canada in 1950, settled in Trail and worked at Cominco for 30 years until he retired in 1982. Annibale enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, wine making, gardening and fishing. One of his biggest enjoyments in his later years was his frequent trips to Ferraro Foods to socialize with the staff. He is survived by his wife Angelina of 63 years, his son Gary (Kathy), daughter in law, Shelley and 3 sisters, Victoria, Avelina, and Adele; grandchildren Nathan (Christine), Angelina (Marty), Ryanna, Christina (Jared) and Roberta; one great-grandson, Nolan and numerous nieces and nephews. Annibale was predeceased by his son, Silvano and sisters, Ada and Maria. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, March 30, 2012 at 10:30am at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Trail, BC with Father Matthieu Gombo Yange OfmCap, celebrant. Jordan Wren of Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services™ has been entrusted with arrangements. The family wishes to express their gratitude to the staff at Poplar Ridge for the wonderful care given to Annibale. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Annibale’s name may be made to Poplar Ridge, 1200 Hospital Bench Rd., Trail BC V1R 4M1. You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence at the family’s online register at www.myalternatives.ca
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he federal government has recently been floating one sentence options for cutting the Old Age Security (OAS) program – causing a media flurry, and heated public debate. The only details provided to date indicate that changes would focus on those aged 65 and 66, and that it would not be implemented until sometime after 2020. But what would have happened if the proposed government changes to OAS had been fully implemented in 2011? That is, what if OAS would not have been paid at all to 65 and 66 year olds last year, assuming the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) (the income tested benefit that is part of OAS legislation) remained unchanged? This is an important question to ask, since the primary reason provided by the government for cuts to OAS is to make the program more fiscally sustainable – to save money, in other words. But OAS is only a part of Canada’s retirement income system that includes other major programs and tax provisions, so cutting OAS would cause ripples throughout the system. Creating a
hypothetical scenario helps to see how far the ripples from the cuts might reach. Since the federal government is short on details, I have used Statistics Canada’s Social Policy Simulation Database and Model and my own assumptions to create the calculations and interpretation of the results. If OAS had been denied to all 65 and 66 year olds in 2011, the overall costs of OAS would have dropped by about $4 billion. But because OAS is included in taxable income, there would also have been a drop of roughly $50 million in federal income taxes and a $300 million decline in provincial income taxes. Further, because these seniors (the 65 and 66 year olds) would have lower disposable incomes and hence less money to spend, there would be over a $100 million drop in federal GST and almost a $200 million drop in provincial sales and other commodity taxes and health premiums. The bottom line: the net fiscal impact of such a cut to OAS, in 2011 terms, would be a fiscal savings for the federal government of about $3.5 billion, but combined with a $500 million loss in
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tax revenue for the provinces. Further, the almost 700,000 seniors age 65 and 66 would also have had reduced incomes unless they compensated – for example, by working more, or drawing down more of their savings, or moving in with relatives. If they didn’t, the number of 65 and 66 year old Canadians falling below Statistics Canada’s after-tax Low Income Measure (LIM) would have more than doubled from about 50,000 to almost 120,000 (with a further 15,000 in their 60s but not exactly age 65 or 66). Such an increase in low income rates – most analysts refer to them as “poverty” rates – would likely be offset, at least in part, as many
of these seniors would go onto provincial social assistance programs. Federal cuts in OAS would be shifting costs to the provinces, in other words. To avoid hurting the poor, the government could offset the cut in OAS for those with lower incomes by increasing GIS benefits by a corresponding amount. But this change would dramatically reduce the fiscal savings for the federal government to about $500 million, taking into account changes in lost federal income tax and GST revenues. The provinces would still lose about $350 million because non-taxable GIS benefits would be substituted for taxable OAS benefits. So what is the federal government going to do? Will the cut in OAS save billions in federal spending, while shifting hundreds of millions in revenue losses to the provinces, and more than doubling the poverty rate among affected seniors? That’s what the 2011 hypothetical scenario indicates would happen. Or will the cut – with a possible modified GIS – protect the most vulnerable seniors, but save far less for the federal government, and
still hit the provinces with large revenue losses? This would mean that the net effect on the fiscal balances of both levels of government combined – what ultimately matters to taxpayers and the economy – would be essentially nil. On Thursday, the federal government will table the budget and we will see if and how crucial details of the OAS cuts will be addressed. Let’s hope the government does not chose to reverse one of Canada’s greatest social policy successes of the last half century and increase poverty rates among Canada’s seniors. Let’s also hope they don’t choose to shift hundreds of millions of fiscal burdens to the provinces in the name of improving their own fiscal situation. And let’s hope they will not approach public policy with a narrow focus that pays no attention to the realities of a shared jurisdiction and the complexity of programs forming Canada’s retirement income system. Michael Wolfson is an expert advisor with EvidenceNetwork.ca, and Canada Research Chair in Population Health Modeling/ Populomics at the University of Ottawa.
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Time to challenge MPs’ pensions For the past few weeks I have been researching the pension plan offered to Members of Parliament and have found it to be a lavish expenditure of taxpayers’ money – an expenditure that we Canadians cannot afford. Please consider the following : – Canada is currently in debt over 580 Billion dollars with the debt increasing everyday. – MP’s receive between $157,000 and $314,000 per year – the average Canadian earns $45,000 per year. – After six years of service MP’s are enti-
tled to a pension when they reach the age of 55 the government is discussing raising the age of a Canadian pension to 67. – An MP’s pension is calculated at 3% X years of service X salary. The average MP pension is $78,000m per year. Most Canadians do not have a work related pension. Their retirement income is based on what they are able to save with a small supplement in the form of government pensions. – MP’s pensions are not invested and subject to fluctuations. An MP’s pension is banked
and the Canadian taxpayer ensures that the fund grows at a rate of 10.4% per year. Most Canadians relying on investment income have seen their income decline due to record low interest rates. – Tony Clement a long time Conservative and future recipient of the MP pension plan has been entrusted to review the plan. Is this not a conflict? Whenever I speak with anyone (MPs excluded) they tell me that they know that the MPs’ pension plans are unfair and unaffordable. They then shrug and say something to
the effect of “What can you do?” The truth is that individuals can do little by as a group can do a lot. If everyone who felt as I do called or emailed their MP and expressed their concerns, the government would need to listen. Silence implies consent. As long as we say nothing, Members of Parliament are free to assume the taxpayers see nothing wrong with their level of remuneration. We are only powerless to affect change if we believe ourselves to be so. Andree D’Andrea Maple Ridge
The year ahead and a look back at Libby Nelson’s legacy
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would like to remind the ending that problem with chlocitizens of Montrose of a rine. few things that we will be No one wants chlorine in doing over this next year. their drinking water, if possible, Water Flushing Program – but this is the only one way to April 16 - 20: take care of the problem at this • The Public point in time. Works Crew will For those people be flushing the who are concerned Montrose Water about chlorine, System during the there are products week of April 16 out there that will 20. eliminate the chloStreet Sweeping rine in your homes. DON – April 25, 26, 27 When I was • The Public with the Village of Works Crew will Community Commen Comment Fruitvale, we did a complete the sweeptest on these proding of our streets between April ucts and found that they work 25 - 27. If you rake your boule- very well – even the cheapest vard, please have this complet- on the market was 100 per cent ed before sweeping commenc- efficient. You can get the units es. We have a very busy year that mount on you rap or thee planned and the Works Crew are units with large filters that may not have time to return and mount on the underside of your clean up later. sink. Yard and Garden Waste This type calls for a lot of Pickup – April 26, May 17, plumbing, which most people ay May 31, June 28, August 30, not be willing to do. I personally September 27, October 25 and would use any of these products November 15 (weather permit- and feel safe. ting) For those people that want to • The Crew will begin col- now the product names, I will lecting yard and garden waste in leave a list at the Village Office. April and continue on the aforeNow that I have finished the mentioned dates. Sometimes infomercial, I have the opporhowever, we have snow before tunity in this column to write the November pickup so the about some positive things that November date is depending are happening in our commuon the weather. I am sure that nity. everybody remembers that snow A few weeks ago, I was can happen early, even in sunny asked by the Mayor of Fruitvale, Montrose. Patricia Cechini, if I would be The village has been given a going to a party given to hongrant of $1.3 million. This has our the former mayor, Libby been a great boost to our bud- Nelson. get. Libby came in as mayor As many people know, we with no prior experience with have been struggling with coli- the idea of changing things for form in our water system. This the better and she stuck to that grant will help us immensely in idea. She accomplished many
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things during her tenure and with humility. Some of the biggest things that were accomplished under her leadership were as follows: • The Fruitvale Community Hall, which many thought should be torn down, is now a source of pride for that community. • The water system, which was one big sieve with leaks and coliform in it, is now one of the best in the district. • The Village works yard and shop, which was nothing more than a tow car garage, is now one of the best in the area. • Has anybody noticed the flower planters and park benches? This was also placed there under Libby’s leadership. • The equipment to maintain the village is the best, bar one – again started under her leadership. • There are many other things she did in her years as mayor, but the best of them to me was becoming my friend. I pray God’s blessing on Lib. She has always make a difference in whatever she does. She will also have an effect on every life she touches. She will be missed. As I have said before the people of this community who know how to honour and support their own. People came to the reception from all walks of life with many political points of view. They came to thank one who deserves our gratitude. I think we live in one of the greatest places in Canada! Don Duclos is a councillor for the Village of Montrose. Community Comment is written by elected officials in Greater Trail.
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NDP online voting jammed by organized cyber attack THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA, Ont. - More than 10,000 “malevolent” Internet addresses were used to jam the NDP leadership convention’s online voting system, according to the tech company that ran the vote. The denial-of-service attack delayed voting for several hours and pushed the crowning of new NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair late into Saturday evening. Some observers
of the weekend convention immediately claimed the technical delays as evidence that New Democrats are not ready to govern. But a statement Tuesday from Scytl Canada, which ran the online vote, described Saturday’s cyber attack as an organized, professional and illegal effort. “We deeply regret the inconvenience to NDP voters caused by this malicious, massive,
orchestrated attempt to thwart democracy,” Susan Crutchlow, the general manager of Scytl Canada, said in a release. “We are proud, however, that our robust system, which is used by many governments around the world, repelled this attack, did not crash, and completed its mission of giving all NDP members who wished to vote the opportunity to do so securely.”
The Spain-based company also thanked the party for its patience with the long delays caused by the attack. Scytl said it has identified well over 10,000 IP addresses that generated “many hundreds of thousands” of false voting requests to the system. “This effectively ‘jammed up the pipe’ into the voting system, delaying voter access,” said the company statement.
The so-called “botnet” used computers around the world, but mainly in Canada, said Scytl. The NDP says it is awaiting the conclusion of Scytl’s forensic investigation before deciding what to do next. “Obviously, people who are able to pull off something like this are often very good at not being traced as well,” said party spokeswoman Sally Houser. She said the party
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the work of hackers. “I’m so frustrated,” Doherty said in an interview earlier this week. “I wasted most of the day trying to get to the bottom of it. I’m really upset about it.” David Skillicorn, a professor at Queen’s University’s school of computing, noted in a release that a botnet attack, which compromises a large number of computers, comprises “a very serious attack, but it was a very easy one to do.” Long delays in voting at the NDP convention were first attributed by the party to larger-thanexpected demand, but only about 9,500 votes of the 65,000 total were generated on the weekend, with the vast majority of party members voting in advance.
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The Trail Curling Club can add another feather to its already prodigious cap, after Curl BC announced last week the club will host the 2013 Tim Horton’s B.C. Senior Curling Championship, Feb. 11-17. “The excitement is pretty keen amongst our members, and everyone’s looking forward to it,” said event co-chair Flo Woodhouse. Upon learning that no city had been awarded the championship, Woodhouse approached the venerable Trail club early last month and suggested it should apply. “We downloaded the application and sent it in, and two weeks later we found out that we had won it,” she said. “It has all happened quite quickly. “ The three co-chairs of the event, Woodhouse, Cal McKerracher, and Sandra Stadujar, have many years curling experience and organizing similar championships such as the Scotties B.C. Women’s Championship hosted by the Trail Curling Club in January, 2008. In the short time since the application, committees have been formed, volunteers recruited and sponsors contacted. “People have been volunteering, coming forward, the excitement is quite high, but then again Trail is well known for its expertise in hosting events like this. The merchants and businesses have been phenomenal over the years supporting these things, because you couldn’t do it without them,” added Woodhouse. The BC Senior Championships will showcase the top eight senior men’s and top eight senior women’s curling teams. The 50+-year-old participants are competitive curlers with winning teams advancing to Canadian and World championships. The Canadian Curling Association dictates protocol and organizers are obliged to train and recruit officials. Timing and scoring courses will be organized as the club mobilizes volunteers and organizes officials. “There are a number of people who have taken timing courses before, and they look forward to these events so they can get their hours, to get fully qualified,” she added. “We will draw on those resources of officials.” With 64 contestants as well as coaches, officials and family visiting Trail, it should prove to be another successful week for not just the club but the city as well. Each event will follow an eight-team round robin format, followed by a three-team playoff. The Trail Curling Club formed in 1908 and has hosted past events such as the 1998 BC Junior Men’s Curling Championship and the Scotties.
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Hawks, Chiefs face off in KIJHL final BY JIM BAILEY
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The Beaver Valley Nitehawks begin their bid for the KIJHL title tonight as they host the Okanagan/Shuswap champion Kelowna Chiefs at the Beaver Valley Arena. The Chiefs are a mysterious entity in the KIJHL, a young team that managed to overcome the top two seeds in divisional playoffs and win their conference. When Kelowna’s head coach Ken Andrusiak and assistant Grant Sheridan brought junior B hockey to the Okanagan’s largest city, they figured they were embarking on a three-year plan, but it took just two seasons for the Chiefs to reach the league final. “It’s very satisfying, compared to where we came from last year,” said Andrusiak. “Our first year, there were
a lot of growing pains, just like any new business. This year, we started to get the hang of it, on and off the ice.” The Chiefs were relocated from Chase for the start of the 2010-11 season and finished fourth in the Okanagan Division but have rolled through this year’s playoffs with three straight series wins. Their 12-4-0 post-season record is the KIJHL’s best. “They must be doing something right they beat some good teams to get where they are, but so did we.” said Nitehawk assistant coach Jeremy Cominotto. While the Hawks disposed of Fernie in a quick five-game series to win the Kootenay Conference, a drawnout seven-game division series against Castlegar took its toll. The Hawks incurred
a few injuries with Scotty Davidson, Mason Spear and Tyler Collins banged up, but the four-day rest will help, says Cominotto. Kelowna took its last step to the final with a five-game series win over Sicamous in the Okanagan/Shuswap Conference championship, which ended with Brent Lashuk’s (brother of the Nitehawk’s Derek Lashuk) overtime goal Friday night at Rutland Arena. Kelowna Forwards Landon Andrusiak and Dane Rupert have been on fire in the playoffs with 27 points apiece, and, along with Lashuk, should get lots of attention from the Nitehawks. Kelowna was responsible for one of seven Nitehawk losses this season, beating Beaver Valley 6-5 on Sept. 24. The Nitehawks responded in January with a 4-0
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win over the Chiefs in the only other meeting. The Chiefs’ coach is impressed with the Hawks potent offence but is optimistic. “They (the Nitehawks) have good forwards, they’re very good on the rush, and they can beat you with speed,” said Andrusiak. “We’re going to need to play structured and try avoid getting into a
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out Korea THE CANADIAN PRESS HAMAR, Norway - Canada killed off a string of penalties and got goals from Brad Bowden and Greg Westlake to defeat South Korea 2-0 at the IPC Sledge Hockey World Championship on Monday. The win improved Canada’s record to 2-0 at the eight-country tournament while the Koreans fell to 1-1. “It was a tight game,� said coach Mike Mondin. “We improved in all areas of our game over (Sunday). We had some chances and we didn’t put them in. But we had a real good game in the fact that we killed five penalties and never got on the power play. “And on the PK (penalty kill) we dominated the play. We never gave them anything.� Mondin, a Trail resident, said his players were “a little frustrated� at some of the calls. “Korea was doing pretty much the same thing and they were getting away with it,� he added.
Corbin Watson stopped nine shots for the shutout. Benoit St-Amand got the start Sunday when Canada beat Italy 3-1. “We’ve got two really good goalkeepers and they’re competing against each other ... And they’re making it real tough for the coaching staff,� said Mondin. Through the first seven games of the tournament, there has only been one contest won by more than two goals. “It’s the world championships so everyone’s come here prepared to play and they’re competing hard,� said Mondin. “But second to that is every team has improved and it’s a testament to how the game of sledge hockey is evolving. It gets better and better and it’s real good for the game.� Added Watson: “It’s great to see the competition coming up and everyone getting around the same skill level.� Canada plays Norway today.
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Bay bruised but unbowed VIERA, Fla. — As they crossed paths inside a Space Coast Stadium hallway, Mets outfielder Jason Bay offered a suggestion to general manager Sandy Alderson: Maybe I should stop making the hour-long trip north to this place. Last year, three days before Opening Day, the Trail native pulled his oblique here and missed the first three weeks of the season. Sunday, he emerged with a somewhat more optimistic prognosis: merely a bruised right forearm, courtesy of a stray fastball from Washington’s Stephen Strasburg in the fourth inning of a 12-0 loss. “It wasn’t a 75 mph fastball, that’s for sure,� Bay said. “It was going to swell up. It’s a little sore, but not too bad.� In the initial aftermath, when the baseball connected with Bay, a current of fear coursed through the Mets dugout. Manager Terry Collins hustled toward the plate, worried that “he was hurt bad.� Bay clutched his hand to his side, and would admit later he was fearful of looking down to discover mangled bones in his hand or wrist. When he did inspect the damage, he noted the baseball caught him “on the (forearm) muscle, not the bone. It’s a trickier spot if it’s four or five inches up.� “Hopefully,� Bay said, “a disaster avoided.� That qualifies as good news on a day that featured several ailing players taking steps forward. With the season less than two weeks away, the Mets can ill afford additional injuries to their outfield corps. Bay sat out Monday’s game but is expected to play today.
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Win over rude women with politeness and charm Dear Annie: I am a 54-year-old lesbian in a 23-year relationship. My partner and I have begun to hate traveling. Don’t get me wrong. We love and enjoy exotic places, but dealing with stupid and rude people is getting old. Our problem has to do with the ladies room. We are often mistaken for men and questioned. I don’t get it. Some women seem shocked by us and occasionally make a scene as if we chose the wrong bathroom. While we don’t wear makeup or frilly clothes, we also don’t wear suits, ties and wingtips. I wear earrings, female clothing and a wedding band set. Think Ellen DeGeneres. These ignorant women need some education. Please tell them they are rude and hurtful. If our presence makes them uncomfortable, maybe they should leave the bathroom. Many of the
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encounters make me feel bad for days. I just want to be left alone. What can I say to nip this in the bud? -- Santa Cruz, Calif. Dear California: Unless you want to act super-girly when you enter a foreign bathroom, there’s not much you can do to head off such an encounter before it happens. Try working on your response instead. This has nothing to do with you personally. You are simply bumping into women who don’t often have the opportunity to interact with those who appear to be different -- whether in dress or manner -- and so they react with vari-
ous degrees of surprise, some of which can be quite hurtful. Use these encounters to educate these women by ignoring their shock, holding your head up and being exceedingly polite and possibly charming. Dear Annie: My wife, “Gert,” and I are in our mid-80s, retired and in good health. Gert worked for the same company for nearly 40 years and was well-liked. She still goes back to visit every Wednesday and sits in the coffee room and gabs all day with the workers when they take their staggered breaks. I can’t help but think this has a tendency to lengthen break times and disrupt productive company time. If I were the manager, I would not allow this, but he doesn’t interfere. My main concern, though, is that this habit interferes with our being able to get away together for a few days during the week when hotel rates
are lower and traffic is lighter than on weekends. I have asked Gert to stop this practice, but she refuses. Am I selfish to think she should spend more time with me so we can plan and enjoy mutual activities during the time we have left in this life? -- Husband Dear Husband: Well, no, but this activity gives her a great deal of pleasure, and it would be considerate of you to work around it. In fact, she might resent your forcing the issue, in which case, those little vacations won’t be as much fun as you’d like. And perhaps if you stop pressuring her to spend more time traveling during the week, she’d be more willing to do so on occasion, especially if you give her plenty of notice to rearrange her office schedule. Be supportive of her emotional needs, and hopefully, she will be equally supportive of yours.
Dear Annie: So, “J” is afraid she might have to tip the clerk from the grocery store if she gets help while shopping with her two children. She states that she always returns her cart. While she is doing that, who is watching
her kids? This policy could very well be management’s way of offering protection to parents who might otherwise leave their children unsupervised in the car while they return the cart. Would she rath-
er have her children snatched by a pedophile just to save a tip? I sure wish this service had been available when I used to shop with our children. She should quit looking a gift horse in the mouth. -- M.
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YOUR HOROSCOPE By Francis Drake For Thursday, March 29, 2012 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You feel so confident about finances, earnings or spending your money that you are willing to confront others about these issues. “Step aside. A lot of men didn’t, and a lot of men died.” TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You’re unusually charming with everyone today, because you are enjoying the company of others. Nevertheless, something behind the scenes definitely has caught your eye, and you don’t like it. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Discussions with authority figures will go well today. Because they think highly of you, they might ask for your creative input on something. This could cause a rift with a friend or a group. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Avoid confrontations with authority figures today.
Instead, use today’s energy to make travel plans or to study. Relations with people from other cultures and different backgrounds will be stimulating. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Avoid touchy subjects like politics, religion and racial issues. Instead, deal with wrapping up red-tape issues about taxes, debt, bills and shared property. You can get a lot done here. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Discussions with others are charming, friendly and easygoing today. People are glad to see you! Nevertheless, disputes about shared property and insurance matters are likely. (Oops.) LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Relations with co-workers or anyone you deal with in doing your work today will be very good. People are cooperative. (Unfortunately, partners and close friends
aren’t!) Oh dear. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Disputes with co-workers could arise today. Fortunately, you can have fun at sports events or with romantic partners. How nice to have an escape waiting for you! SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Be patient with children today. Similarly, be patient with romantic partners. Relations with family are
particularly supportive and sweet. (How nice.) CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) This is an excellent day to read, write, study or meet new people. It’s a good day, also, for salespeople. (But be patient with everyone at home.) AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) This is a good day for business and commerce. Act on your moneymaking ideas.
Enjoy shopping for yourself and loved ones. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Even though you are your charming best today, it might be difficult to avoid squabbles about money and possessions. Just be aware of this. And so it goes. YOU BORN TODAY You’re energetic, intelligent and quick to grasp new situations. You understand people, and you’re particularly loyal to
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family and friends. You are hardworking and extremely goal-oriented because you want to win! Many of you use your wit and humor in your job. A completely new cycle is beginning for you this year, with exciting possibilities. Open any door! Birthdate of: Jennifer Capriati, tennis player; Lucy Lawless, actress; Eric Idle, comedian/actor. (c) 2012 King Features Syndicate, Inc.
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TRAIL, Shavers Bench/ Miral Heights area, newly remodeled 2bdrm, large yard, 5 appls., NS, NP. $950./mo. Avail. Apr.1st. 250-368-7377
3BDRM., 1.5Bth. $880./mo. +utilities. NP. all amenities, family orientated. 250-3641822 TRAIL, 3 bedroom townhome in desirable Glenmerry neighborhood. Very clean, fresh paint, new ďŹ&#x201A;ooring... Available now for $980.00 per month. No smoking, no pets, ref. required. Please call 250368-7435
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www.coldwellbankertrail.com 1252 Bay Avenue, TRAIL (250) 368-5222 ting New Lis
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MLS# KXX
MLS# K210797
MLS# K205510
MLS# K205706
MLS# K210501
MLS# K205398
Rossland $359,900
Beaver Falls $349,900
Fruitvale $335,000
Trail $314,900
Trail $295,000
Fruitvale $287,500
Fred Behrens 250-368-1268
Fred Behrens 250-368-1268
Rob Burrus 250-231-4420
Rhonda van Tent 250-231-7575
Patty Leclerc-Zanet 250-231-4490
Rhonda van Tent 250-231-7575
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MLS# 205447
MLS# K204952
MLS# K210959
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MLS# K206097
Trail $235,000
Trail $219,700
Trail $214,000
Trail $210,000
Gerry McCasky 250-231-0900
Patty Leclerc-Zanet 250-231-4490
Gerry McCasky 250-231-0900
Gerry McCasky 250-231-0900
Gerry McCasky 250-231-0900
Bella Vista Estates
Duplex
If you are looking for more information on these homes please check our website www.coldwellbankertrail.com Send us a email and we will get back to you on any homes you are interested in.
MLS# K205930
WarďŹ eld $227,000
MLS# K205620
MLS# K207019
MLS# K197493
MLS# K206771
Trail $170,600
Trail $160,000
Fruitvale $139,900
Fruitvale $65,000
Patty Leclerc-Zanet 250-231-4490
Fred Behrens 250-368-1268
Rhonda van Tent 250-231-7575
Rob Burrus 250-231-4420
STARTING AT
$119,000
RHONDA VAN TENT 250-231-7575 If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to live in a van or a Tent... call Rhonda!
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Wednesday, March 28, 2012 Trail Daily Times
Congratulations to our
Century 21 Corporate Awards Recipients
MARY AMANTEA MASTERS RUBY
RON ALLIBONE MASTERS SILVER
DARLENE ABENANTE
CHRISTINE ALBO
MASTERS EMERALD 4HE ,OCAL %XPERTSâ&#x201E;˘
DEANNE LOCKHART MASTERS SILVER
MASTERS EMERALD
GOOTDION
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Lot 2, Highway 3B, Ross Spur
Call Art (250) 368-8818
474 Buckna Street, Trail
1764 Columbia Avenue, Rossland 795 Dickens Street, Warfield
1490 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4th Avenue, Trail
A super clean Tri-plex - 2 x 1 bdrm units and 1 x 2 bdrm unit - totally redone and in great shape - rent potential is $1800/ month - Super Investment Property - call for viewing. Call Mark (250) 231-5591
$219,000
OPEN HOUSE Tues, March 27 & Thurs, March 29 Sat, March 31 12-3pm
3-5pm
$238,000
$450,000
Call Darlene (250) 231-0527 Call Ron (250) 368-1162
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STING NEW LI
1177 Marianna Crescent, Trail
$289,000
Good 3 bdrm 2 bath home in great neighbourhood! Over-sized deck, covered parking, u/g sprinklers, a/c, fully upgraded electrical, at a very nice price!
$189,900
2+ bdrm home on a corner lot has good size rooms, updated kitchen, office and workshop. A/C, u/g sprinklers, garage and carport on flat, fenced lot!
This up/down duplex has been beautifully renovated with gorgeous fir floors, new windows, updated electrical and spacious kitchen and living areas. Each unit has 2 bedrooms, high ceilings & lots of natural light.
This gracious home features large living/ dining room with gleaming hardwood floors and gas fireplace, main floor laundry, 3 bdrms on main and 1 down, central air conditioning and underground sprinkling. Quick possession possible. Call now.
Call Tonnie (250)-365-9665
Call Terry 250-231-1101
Call Mary A (250) 521-0525
Call Mary M (250) 231-0264
$169,900
STING NEW LI
STING NEW LI
STING NEW LI
7928 Birchwood Drive, Trail This 3 bdrm 3 bath 1/2 duplex features custom kitchen, tiled bathrooms, exotic hardwood flooring and gas fireplace. It also has 2/5/10 year warranty to ensure your peace of mind for years to come. Price includes net HST.
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Fantastic opportunity- 29 subdividable acres for your dream home, hobby farm or to hold as an investment. Treed with large level building sites and plenty of privacy. Electricity and telephone available at property line. Call your REALTORÂŽ today to view this opportunity.
MARY MARTIN MASTERS SILVER
KOOTENAY HOMES INC.
INVESTROT ALE
$250,000
BILL CRAIG MASTERS SILVER
83 Perdue Street, Trail
150 Mill Road, Fruitvale
$180,000
Fabulous location! This home has been updated with hardwood flooring and new windows and doors. 3 bdrms, large living room and updated kitchen. Single garage and open parking. Large sundeck overlooking Trail Creek. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss having this home on your viewing list, you will love it. Call Mary M (250) 231-0264
198 Binns Street, Trail
$349,000
975 Thackeray Street, Warfield
$217,000
$62,900
FIXER-UPPER! This house offers 2 bdrms on main, and 2 up. Large living-room and spacious kitchen. Yes, there is work to do, but at this price, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worth doing. Call your REALTORÂŽ for a personal viewing.
Fabulous country home on .73 acres! Features include 4 bdrms, 2 baths, private balcony and deck. Plenty of room for the children to play in the yard and grow your garden in the sun drenched yard. There is a very large double garage & 2 shops as well as loads of parking for all the toys. Call now before itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gone!
Renovated 2 bed, 2 bath home boasting a new kitchen, open concept main floor with wood stove. Fenced yard with plenty of space for kids or pets. Basement has a workshop shop and lots of storage. The upstairs has a great recreation room, bedroom and bathroom.
Call Mary M (250) 231-0264
Call Deanne (250) 231-0153
Call Christine (250) 512-7653
WE CAN SELL YOUR HOME. NOBODY HAS THE RESOURCES WE DO! Deanne Lockhart ext 41
Tonnie Stewart ext 33 Cell: 250-365-9665 tonniestewart@shaw.ca www.kootenayhomes.com
Ron Allibone
Christine Albo
Terry Alton
Cell: 250-512-7653
ext 39
Cell: 250-231-0153
christine.albo@century21.ca www.kootenayhomes.com
Mark Wilson
Art Forrest
deannelockhart@shaw.ca www.kootenayhomes.com ext 30
Cell: 250-231-5591
mark.wilson@century21.ca www.kootenayhomes.com
Darlene Abenante ext 23 Cell: 250.231.0527
SOLD
darlene@hometeam.ca www.kootenayhomes.com
ext 42
c21art@telus.net www.kootenayhomes.com
Mary Amantea
ext 26
Cell: 250-521-0525
mamantea@telus.net www.kootenayhomes.com
Cell: 250-368-1162
ext 45
ron@hometeam.ca www.kootenayhomes.com
Cell: 250-231-1101
ext 48
terryalton@shaw.ca www.kootenayhomes.com
Mary Martin
Cell: 250-231-0264
ext 28
mary.martin@century21.ca www.kootenayhomes.com
Richard Daoust
Cell: 250-368-7897
ext 24
richard.daoust@century21.ca www.kootenayhomes.com