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Young talent on display at filmfest

BY VALERIE ROSSI Times Staff

Trail region, including Castlegar, through three grants: small community, CARIP and net traffic fine revenues.

Communities that have signed the Climate Action Charter and report publicly on their progress toward meeting their climate action goals receive a grant equivalent to 100 per cent of the carbon tax they pay directly.

And only communities that pay for policing— Trail and Castlegar — received the traffic fine revenue.

Young Greater Trail filmmakers are making their mark this weekend at an under-19 film festival ready to roll at the Royal Theatre.

The U19 Film Festival will showcase 26 original short films from an array of categories –sports, drama, documentary, animation and environmental – which will be judged at the gala event held at the Trail theatre from noon until 4 p.m.

Saturday.

The youth will be vying for $1,300 in cash prizes and the judges’ choice grand prize – a Canon Vixia HV40 camcorder.

Rossland’s 13-year-old Mackenzie Flood is among her peers putting work on display. She picked up a camera this fall and has found a passion for visual story telling ever since.

“Most movies have a lesson but some movies are harder to see the lesson, kind of like mine, so you really have to dig deep,” she said.

Flood has submitted a documentary called “Creatora” that follows the story of a bird that lives in the Kootenay tundra.

The bird’s story comes to life with her reenacting the species with help from her friend Madeline GraceWood, 13, filming some of the content.

She also has created “Madeline’s Musical,” an entry for the drama category that explores how life would be with a constant melody of musical stalkers trailing behind.

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Pacific Coastal employees and airport volunteers welcomed passengers to Trail on the airline’s new afternoon arrival time of 1:15 p.m. Tuesday.

To conicide with its six years of service in Trail, Pacific Coastal has revamped its scheduled routes to and from Vancouver with an additional later flight that leaves Vancouver at 4:40 p.m. and departs from Trail at 6:20 p.m., Sunday through Friday. The airline has also added a second flight on Saturdays. Company representatives, local politicians and residents gathered at the Trail Regional Airport Tuesday afternoon to mark the momentous occasion with a small gathering that included a speech from Pacific Coastal vice president Spencer Smith, hot dogs and cake. For more information on the airline’s new schedule, visit pacificcoastal.com

Provincial grants ease local tax burden

BY TIMOTHY SCHAFER Times Staff

You won’t notice it as a line item on your municipal tax bill, but if it didn’t exist your taxes would be higher.

It’s called the Strategic Community Investment Fund (SCIF), an unconditional grant payment the province makes from its general revenues to municipalities across the province.

The money is used for everything from paving to infrastructure work, to offsetting staff wages, but it has the ultimate effect of

reducing the taxes residents have to pay in each of the Greater Trail communities, said Lila Cresswell, chief administrative officer for the Village of Fruitvale.

“Without the provincial funds like this the taxes would be substantially higher,” she said.

Under the SCIF, Fruitvale receives $242,033 in small community grants with a further $2,803 in Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program (CARIP) money coming for a total of $244,836.

That money was used in 2010 for finishing part of the Official

Community Plan, some environmental work on the banks of the Beaver Creek, Fruitvale sewage collection emergency power (infrastructure) project, some paving on two village avenues, and a small amount was used to offset a tax increase, keeping it down to three per cent.

For its part, the village has to provide the province with some intended use and performance targets on what the money was used for.

Overall, the province is providing $1.8 million to the Greater

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Petition seeks longer hours for Kootenay Lake ferries

BY BRIAN LAWRENCE Creston Valley Advance

An online petition with over 250 signatures is asking B.C. Transportation and Infrastructure Minster Blair Lekstrom to restore the former sailing times of the Kootenay Lake ferries.

The petition coincides with this spring’s contract renewal for Western Pacific Marine, which operates the MV Osprey 2000 and MV Balfour.

(Western Pacific Marine representatives have not yet been available for comment.) “We were told if we wanted changes made to the schedule, now was the time,� said East Shore resident Jai English.

Citing health, economic viability, social development, work opportunities and shopping in Nelson, Castlegar and Kaslo, the petition was created by East Shore resident

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Nicole Plouffe in mid-March, with the goal of reaching 500 signatures. “As a small community we rely on the proximity of larger towns and cities to sustain our quality of life,� says the petition. “We are dependent on these communities for many aspects of our lives and reduced ferry sailings have impeded our way of life.�

The Kootenay Lake ferries used to start the day with a 6:05 commuter run from Kootenay Bay to Balfour. The day would end with a 12:20 a.m. sailing from Balfour to Kootenay Bay, followed by a 1:10 a.m. return sailing.

About 10 years ago, the schedule was cut back, with final sailings becoming 9:40 p.m. from Balfour and 10:20 p.m. from Kootenay Bay. To make the 9:40 p.m. sail-

ing to get home, East Shore residents have had to forego movies, theatre and concerts in West Kootenay communities. “There’s been a lot of culture lost,� said English, whose daughter commutes to Nelson for a French immersion program.

It’s also been difficult to maintain adequate health services in the area; Crawford Bay has a clinic, but its hours of operation are limited.

While the petition specifically asks for the former schedule to be reinstated, residents are also interested in seeing a more significant change, from the current 50-minute schedule to an on-the-hour operation. Information being passed around the East Shore suggests that an hourly schedule would be more cost-effective.

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“The crew costs would go up ‌ but with the longer time in dock, crew costs would be offset by reduced maintenance costs and fuel costs,â€? said English.

A schedule change would decrease confusion and anxiety for travellers, who often use Highway 3A specifically for the ferry trip, often touted as the world’s longest free ferry ride. “It’s one of the features that a lot of communities try to create in some other way,�

English said.

As with others on the East Shore, English wants the petition to help the cause, and sees it as a peaceful way of letting the government know what residents want. “This isn’t a fight against anything,� she said. “This is a creative way of problemsolving.�

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REGIONAL Trail gets biggest slice of local pie FROM PAGE 1

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Rossland Council for Arts and Culture administrator Rachael Roussin and Barry McLane, GLOWS liaison for KAST, joined a crew of young filmmakers last week to pre-screen their work that will be showcased at an under-19 film festival at the Royal Theatre this weekend.

Festival fosters future filmmakers FROM PAGE 1 “It may get annoying at times because there is a posse behind her wherever she goes and at the end she gets really fed up with it and something really great happens or bad, depending how you look at it,” she said.

Thirteen-year-old Caelum Scott from Rossland likes the creative freedom filmmaking offers, especially during the editing process.

He has two submissions for the documentary category – “Dunny 2” shows a quick glance into a Grade 6/7 art project while “I’m Reading A Book” captures what happens in the book aisles when the librarian isn’t looking.

This is the first year the Rossland Council for Arts and Culture (RCAC) has partnered with the Kootenay Association for Science and Technology to bring the youth content to the big screen. Teaming up with the non-profit society that fosters a culture that values science, technology, innovation and entrepreneurship was a great fit for the grassroots society that operates on a shoestring budget. But the festival would not have been possible without support from several sponsors.

“The U19 film festival is an important celebration as it provides an opportunity for youth who are involved in the arts to have their work taken seriously,” said Rachael Roussin, RCAC administrator.

“This is important because we live in an area where sports tend to take centre stage.”

A youth team made up of 16 young volunteers from

FOR THE RECORD In Monday’s story on Anne Hebert “Dedicated volunteer recognized with prestigious provincial award,” the story indicated Anne and her husband Wally, raised their four daughters in Trail. In fact, the daughters were raised in Rossland.

Rossland, Trail and the Beaver Valley have been involved in all facets of planning from making the final program, deciding on the judging criteria, helping with judging, running the event, screening films and more.

“I think it’s good because kids can try and have fun with it and then they might get more inspired to do filmmaking when they’re older,” said Jordan Allen, 11, who sits on this committee with 12-year-olds Keegan Fry and Aidan Smith.

After taking in a pre-screening at the Miners’ Hall last week, the teens are pumped for their big debut and hope to attract a large crowd for the real thing.

The $5 event includes a presentation by “Life Cycles” filmmaker and photographer Ryan Gibb, food and beverages.

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BY CLAIRE PARADIS Arrow Lakes News

A rodeo may come to Nakusp if Trophy Tournaments gets all the required approvals.

Trophy Tournaments president JR Bruvall presented the possibility to Village Council last week.

Village council said they would give him a letter of support once all the necessary permits were in place.

Bruvall’s current vision is a two-day affair that would take place at the end of July

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this year on private property. This is the first rodeo he has planned, although he has been running different sporting events and tournaments for years.

“It seems to be a go,” said Bruvall. “It’s nervewracking, of course.”

Even so, he’s excited about bringing the event to Nakusp. When he heard that the Nakusp Music Fest wasn’t going to be happening this year, he thought he’d take a shot bringing a fun event to town.

Trail took home the most money of any West Kootenay community from the province as it doled out the small community grants ($253,286) last week, dispersing $66,806 in traffic fine revenue and $27,131 in CARIP for a total of $347,224 for the Silver City.

The city does budget for the grant money, something that has come back from the province for several years, said David Perehudoff, the City of Trail’s chief administrative officer.

“They form part of our financial plan … and the money enhances the budget,” he said.

The plan this year is to put more into the $8 million capital budget to offset the costs incurred, and not have to increase taxes as much to accomplish the work.

The traffic fine money allows the city to employ two extra Crime Prevention Unit RCMP officers to provide a “higher level of service.”

The grants come from ticket fines and courtimposed fines on violation tickets, and the amount of money a municipality receives is based on its contribution to total municipal policing costs.

Perehudoff said they do not know how much is collected locally for traffic fines, instead, they receive an apportionment of the total provincial revenue, based on the amount the city pays for policing.

Castlegar received $245,479 in small community grants, $50,700 in traffic fines, and $12,485 in CARIP for a total of $308,664, while Warfield took home $238,086 in grants and $3,531 in CARIP for a $241,617 total.

Montrose was allotted $210,504 in small community grants and $1,443 in CARIP for a total of $211,947.

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capital projects this year and we couldn’t do them without this,” said Kevin Chartre the village’s chief administrative officer “There’s no question it impacts capital projects because that is what you would cut if you didn’t have the money.”

In Montrose the small community grant money goes into general revenue to offset staff wages (they don’t collect taxes specifically for wages), council expenses, benefits programs, legal costs, running the village office, public relations, elections and general public works.

Rossland gathered up $252,225 in small community grants and $7,877 in CARIP for a $260,102 total. The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary also received cash, with $107,470 in grants and $27,381 in CARIP for a $134,851 total, the fifth highest amount out of the province’s 27 regional districts.

Nelson snared $219,127 in small community grants but $76,070 in traffic fines and $31,355 in CARIP for a $326,552 total.

Through SCIF, communities receive the same amount of money they would have received from the province, but instead of being paid once per year, more of that money is provided sooner to increase financial certainty for the grant recipients.

Grant amounts are based on a formula that factors in base amount, population and assessment values.

The Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program is a conditional grant program that provides funding to Climate Action Charter signatories equivalent to 100 per cent of the carbon taxes they pay directly.

This funding supports local governments in their efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and work toward achieving their charter goals.

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Murder suspect makes court appearance KATHY MICHAELS Kelowna Capital News

The man charged with the Halloween slaying of Armstrong teenager Taylor Van Diest made his first court appearance Tuesday morning.

Matthew Stephen Foerster, 26, appeared calm during a brief showing in the Kelowna courtroom, despite the substantial series of charges being read to him.

In addition to second degree murder, he faces charges stemming from an alleged attack at Kelowna’s Garden of Eden escort agency April 12, 2005 and an alleged Cherryville home invasion Oct. 19, 2004 .

The former earned him charges of sexual assault with a weapon and unlawful confinement. The latter amounted to charges of break and enter, having face masked during a crime, assault causing bodily harm and unlawful confinement.

Foerster’s currently being held in Kelowna cells, but will soon be transferred to Kamloops Regional Correctional Centre.

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From there he’ll return to court via video link, for a May 10 court appearance.

Foerster was arrested in Collingwood Ont., last week after an exhaustive investigation into the murder of the Armstrong teen, who was found Oct. 31, 2011 fatally wounded on traintracks near her home by friends and family. She succumbed to her injuries later that night in Kelowna General Hospital.

The case was one that stunned residents of the small-town, and no suspects immediately came to the fore. The first big break police shared with the public came when DNA from that scene was linked to the earlier crime at the Kelowna escort agency. From there a police sketch that bears a fair resemblance to Foerster was released.

As Mounties began tracking down Foerster, they also found cause to link his father to the alleged crime.

Stephen Roy Foerster, 58, of Cherryville, has been charged with obstruction of justice and accessory after the fact to murder in connection with Van Diest’s death. He was arrested in his residence last Wednesday and will appear in a Vernon courtroom tomorrow.

Meantime, police are continuing in their efforts to establish a timeline of Matthew Foerster’s activities on the day and night of Van Diest’s murder, Oct. 31, 2011. “We would like to hear from anyone who has not already spoken to investigators that now may have information about any contact they had with him on Halloween night,� said Insp.

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Police also want to establish a timeline of Foerster’s travels and activities from Dec. 2011 to the end of March 2012.

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The B.C. government will have a decision this spring on whether the Babine Forest Products mill can be rebuilt after it was destroyed by fire in January, the local MLA says.

Nechako Lakes MLA John Rustad says he is confident enough wood can be found to keep the rebuilt mill running, despite widespread pine beetle damage to the surrounding forest and the presence of other high-volume sawmills in the region.

The decision has implications for a much broader area of the B.C. Interior, where beetlekilled trees are deteriorating and alternatives to conventional lumber production are needed. “In order for us to be looking at a rebuild, in five or 10 years’ time there is not going to

be enough fibre in the Lakes Timber Supply Area under current management assumptions,� Rustad said. “And so the only way we can get to what we need in terms of a rebuild is to expand the amount of fibre that would be available.�

One way to do that is to relax the “visual quality objectives� that have prevented logging in areas visible from highways and communities.

Rustad said that proposal had unanimous support of mayors at the 2010 Union of B.C. Municipalities convention, as Interior communities looked at the deterioration of beetlekilled trees and the potential loss of timber supply in coming years.

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nomical to log. Rustad said he has toured some of these areas with representatives of Hampton Affiliates, the Oregon-based owner of the Babine mill, and they believe they can expand into these areas.

Another option is a shift from a volumebased timber licence to an area-based system, similar to woodlot and community forest licences issued by the B.C. government in recent years. Instead of a permit to take a certain volume of lumber each year, the licence holder would be permitted to harvest a certain number of hectares each year.

The idea is to promote selective harvesting, more intensive thinning and fertilizing and use of waste wood for bioenergy to increase forest productivity.

Burns Lake is the site of one of six Pinnacle Pellet plants in B.C. The Quesnel-based company produces softwood pellet fuel, animal bedding and spill absorbent from lowergrade wood at Burns Lake, Houston, Prince George, Quesnel, Williams Lake and Armstrong.

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John Green, left, and Gerald Wright display their completed replica of RMS Titanic at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic in Halifax on Tuesday. The museum volunteers have toiled over 2,600 hours to construct the scale model of the ill-fated ocean liner.

CBC slashes programming to meet budget THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO - The CBC is scrapping CBC News Network’s “Connect with Mark Kelley� and CBC Radio’s “Dispatches� and shuttering news bureaus in Africa and South America.

Marc-Philippe Laurin, president of the Canadian Media Guild’s CBC branch, says the public broadcaster’s news and TV program divisions will apparently bear the brunt of reductions planned over the next three years.

They also include the elimination of 88 news jobs and another 18 positions in the documentary unit. “It’s not a good day for CBC,� Laurin said Tuesday, when management outlined plans at an internal meeting at CBC’s Toronto headquarters. “Canadians are really going to see a difference on the TV screen and hear a difference on CBC Radio.�

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He said prime time programming will be reduced by about 25 per cent, with the CBC commissioning six fewer prime-time series and launching fewer special events like “Canada’s Smartest Person.�

The reductions are part of 256 job losses throughout English Services expected to roll out over the next three years.

The belt-tightening follows last week’s federal budget, which cut $115 million - or about 10 per cent of the CBC’s overall budget - over the next three years.

Last week, the public broadcaster said it expected to lay off more than 650 people over that period, with the majority to be let go this year.

It said CBC fans could expect fewer new TV shows, more ads on radio and the delay of regional initiatives that were meant to boost local programming.

Government funding makes up about 64 per cent of CBC’s budget and the corporation receives about $1.15 billion a year from taxpayers.

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hard decisions facing managers. “They’re in a tough position,� he said. “They’re trying to avoid as much as possible (running) repeat after repeat after repeat. “It’s not what the CBC wants to be, it’s not what the CBC wants to put on the air, it’s not what our members want to see but at the same time we all knew that some hard decisions were going to have to be made.�

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More Canadians acknowledge they may be reaching the upper limits on borrowing, but they have yet to act on it, two new reports suggest.

A survey released Tuesday by accounting firm PwC found that 63 per cent of respondents said they wanted to decrease their debt levels over the next year - up 4.5 per cent from a year earlier and many indicated they were ready to cut back on discretionary spending.

But in a separate report based on actual spending patterns, Moneris Solutions found that consumers had yet to act on their intentions.

The fresh data showed that consumer credit and debit card spending in Canada continued to grow. For the first three months of 2012, spending was up 5.34 per cent and it appeared to be climbing, with spending in March up 6.76 per cent.

The data did not include financing for homes, however, the largest part of household debt.

The seemingly contradictory findings suggests Canadians have made the intellectual leap on spending, but have yet to feel the

could find themselves in a situation where their net assets decline as interest rates and hence their mortgage payments rise. Even a return to normalized rates would render 10 per cent of households financially vulnerable. “If a point comes where house prices adjust downwards, the question is how is that going to impact consumption behaviour,�

Carney said. “There is history in other jurisdictions where this has a bigger impact on consumption on the way down than it does on the way up.�

A historical analysis from economist Daniel Leigh of the International Monetary Fund found that housing busts and recessions tend to be more severe and prolonged when preceded by a run-up of household debt.

Carney said the risks to the economy as well as the personal risks Canadians are taking on is why he has been urging more responsible borrowing and lending.

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That is borne out by another finding in the PcW survey - Canadians may say they want to cut back, but two-thirds of respondents also said they were comfortable with their current debt level and fairly secure in their jobs. “This comfort is likely due to our high real estate values and low interest rates, which make the debt seem minor in relation to the value of the property and easy to carry month to month,� PwC said in a release.

With household debt at an all-time high above 150 per cent of income, the Bank of Canada has declared it the number one domestic risk to the economy.

In a recent interview, bank governor Mark Carney lamented the comfort level of Canadians with high debt, attributing it to the illusion of affordability at a time of sky-high home values and floor-low interest rates.

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Council weighing all options in downtown plan In the City of Rossland, where I am serving my third term as a city councillor, we are having to make some significant decisions regarding the Columbia Ave. and Washington Street Downtown Revitalization Project, that is slated to proceed this year, over the coming summer months.

Obviously, an infrastructure improvement project of this scale (large) takes a lot of deliberation, consideration, public input, planning, engineering, other staff time, tendering, and ultimately, a rebuild that is financially sound and within the scope of both the needs of the city, and the desires of the citizens.

The catalyst to this project has been the Ministry of Transportation’s (MoT) plans to repave a cracked and creviced downtown core street artery, namely Columbia Avenue, where heavy trucks ‘roll’ over the asphalt, too regularly, having a huge impact on the functionality and looks of the main street in Rossland.

The water, sewer and storm water systems are the primary reason we have chosen to piggyback this project and save over a million dollars in costs for Rosslanders.

The design chosen for the planned streets include

a Streetscape that is desirable, with bump-outs at intersections for both safety and aesthetic reasons, a total renewal of the flora and trees as we know them today, and additional street furnishing with a modern, but historical flavor, that respects our mining heritage.

The most contentious issue, and what some refer to as a ‘’red herring, is the potential to widen the north, mid-block sidewalk and replace angled parking for parallel parking on that north side of the street.

With the widening of parking stalls, as mandated by MoT, we are to lose places on the main street, no matter what, however the City has other options nearby for parking.

There are two sides to most issues, and there are pros and cons for each position on this part of the design. Some, on council, including myself are seriously weighing the attributes of keeping angled parking. All able-bodied folks can park and walk, or just walk for that matter to and from town, but if you had mobility issues, then what?

I am listening to the business folks, most vehemently opposed to the proposed parking changes, as well.

We have had petitions,

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SPEARN Community Comment delegations, and public input visitors to council, open houses, and information sessions, etc., in order to hear the public. Some have commented that council is not listening as there seems to be no changes to the initial plans as designed.

Council will be making the decisions once the tenders are in and the numbers are forthcoming, very soon, in fact. That is when we will have the ability to crunch numbers, look at what stays and what goes, what we like and what may change.

Lastly, we will take into account the public input from all walks of “Rosslanders,” and hopefully make a decision that we can all support, even if the position of some, is not what the majority prefers. I look forward to the positive changes for Rossland!

The Sustainability

Commission presented a list of recommendations they think are worthy of consideration by the LCIC (Lower Columbia Initiatives Corporation) to Rossland Council last meeting.

Although, it was reported that council was ‘cool’ to the recommendations, generally, I think the discussion was worthwhile, and on the most part, most councilors voted in favour of a modified set of recommendations.

The Sustainability Commission is tasked with carrying out the Visions to Action Sustainability Plan, that visions into 2030 and was the brainchild of a large number of citizens who felt a vision and a plan would serve Rossland, well.

The plan was supported by, and implemented by, the City Council of the day.

The Commission is looking to revisit the plan with Rosslanders, while intending to verify and/or change to some new focus areas and either retain or change the task forces. They are at the service of the council and the city, and love to be tasked! Economic sustainability, no doubt, is on the minds of most government leaders, be they municipal, regional or otherwise. I applaud the work and efforts of the Commission and the

volunteer task forces who have had numerous successful and complete projects.

Lastly, Rossland’s Neighbourhood of Learning group continues to work together to retain Kindergarten through grade 12 in Rossland, as this is another piece of sustainability for our town.

The group continues to survey residents about their school facility wishes and conveys both data and facts, information and research through a number of mediums to the citizens and residents of the area, using newsletters, presentations to the School Board, print media, and e-media sources.

The bottom line for Rossland is a K-12 school configuration, as mandated in the Official Community Plan, the guiding document for land use and sustainability in Rossland. Like most municipalities we have many new and exciting challenges to look forward to as the year progresses.

Happy spring to all our regional communities and let’s continue to work together for the “benefits,” of all!

Jill Spearn is a councillor for the City of Rossland.

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LETTERS & OPINION

The rise and fall of society’s entitlement class

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hat do the government u n i o n rioters who have turned parts of Athens into charred ruins and the university student rioters who burned and looted shops on Montreal’s St. Catherine Street have in common?

In a devastating lament for the decline of his home country, “After America, Get ready for Armageddon,�

Mark Steyn gives the answer; “the Greek rioters are the logical end point of the advanced social democratic state: not an oppressed underclass, but a spoiled overclass, rioting in defence of its privileges and insisting on more subsidy, more benefits�.

The Greek form of Armageddon came after decades of building a bloated and corrupt public sector that devised ever more regulations, making starting up and operating a business a bureaucratic nightmare.

Private sector businesses collapsed or went underground.

Tax evasion became a national art, reducing government revenues while deficit-fueled government spending kept rising.

It’s a graphic illustration of words written by Adam Smith in his 1776 masterwork, The Wealth of Nations, “No regulation of commerce can increase the quantity of industry in

any society . . . it can only divert a part of it in a direction into which it might not otherwise have gone�.

The end comes, as in Greece, when private sector wealth creation is overwhelmed by public sector wealth destruction.

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So what does this have to do with those rioting Montreal university students? In two words: entitlement addiction.

The total tuition for a four year degree in Quebec costs less than a subcompact automobile. The very modest $325 year increases to be phased in over the next five years will still leave Quebec universities the biggest bargain in the nation.

The average annual tuition in Quebec is $2,519 compared with $6,640 in Ontario, or 263 per cent higher.

Tuition in Alberta, Saskatchewan, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia average more than twice that in Quebec. Even after the increases are phased in, students will be paying just 17 per cent of the full cost. The other 83 per cent comes gratis from taxpayers who

spend their time working, rather than protesting.

All successful nations, perhaps most notably the United States and Canada, were founded on the industrious determination, self-reliance and personal responsibly that transformed an unsettled new continent into two of the most productive and wealthy nations in the world.

A great paradox of human nature is that the more handouts people are given, the less they appreciate them. And the more they are given, the more they expect. Or, as Mark Steyn states, they become the “spoiled over-class, rioting in defense of its privileges�.

And a big part of that spoiled over-class is unionized public employees.

While workplace rigidity and excessive demands have led to the demise of unionized private sector corporations, employees of monopolistic government services face no competitive market discipline.

A stark example is Air Canada versus Westjet. While Air Canada unions seem determined to see their employer return to bankruptcy, Westjet’s highly-motivated union-free employees are keen to boost the value of their shares.

In Canada, competitive forces have driven private sector union membership rates to

just 16 per cent, while public sector monopoly union membership has soared to over 70 per cent. Capitulations by strike-fearing governments at all levels have steadily widened the gap between wages and benefits of public employees and those of private sector employees whose taxes pay for them.

Of course, the more people become dependent on government, either through employment, government contracts or handouts; the less likely they are to vote for spending cutbacks. As Luxembourg Prime Minster JeanClaude Junker put it “We all know what to do, but we don’t know how to get re-elected once we have done it�.

The inevitable outcome is described by Herbert Stein’s famous adage, “If something cannot go on forever, it will stop�. And when it does stop, those who have come to see government handouts as a birthright will take to the streets, while those who truly need support will suffer. As Mark Steyn puts it, “We’ve spent so much of tomorrow today . . . we’ve run out of tomorrow�.

And, as we’ve seen in Greece, when no one will lend a nation any more money, the cutbacks are sudden, deep and painful.

High unemployment and crippled social programs lead to civil unrest, making matters even worse. Witness

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The only chance of recovery for nations which have “stopped�

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PEOPLE OBITUARIES RIGTER, CALLIE GRACE — was born on December 6th, 2011 in Calgary and passed away peacefully on April 6th, 2012. Callie is dearly loved by her parents, Candace Sims and Steve Rigter, her big brother Christopher, grandparents and aunts and uncles. A Celebration of Callie’s Life will be held on Saturday, April 14th at 10:00am at The Gateway Christian Life Centre in Trail, BC. Gwen Ziprick of Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrangements.

In lieu of flowers a trust account has been set up under Steve and Candace’s name at TD CANADA TRUST BANK Transit#93840 Inst#004 Account#09726287101

WIEBO LUDWIG

Oilpatch bomber dies of cancer THE CANADIAN PRESS HYTHE, Alta. - Eco-warrior to some, terrorist to others, Wiebo Ludwig was for decades a polarizing figure in the debate over northern Alberta’s oil and gas industry.

Ludwig died Monday at the age of 70 after a battle with esophageal cancer. Ludwig’s son Josh confirmed his father’s death in a news release, saying he died at home surrounded by loves ones.

“We will miss him as one who steadfastly and selflessly upheld the hope of the Gospel of Christ, as a loving husband, father and grandfather.”

Between 1996 and 1998, there were at least 160 incidents at oil and gas facilities in northwestern Alberta. They ranged from nails strewn along lease roads to shootings and bombings.

In April 2000 Ludwig was convicted of bombing a Suncor well site near his home. He was also found guilty of encasing a Norcen Energy well in concrete and counselling an RCMP informant to possess explosives. He served 19 months in jail.

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Skier recounts night spent at Kootenay Pass Day of powder becomes night of shiver

BY JENNIFER SWIFT Nelson Star

This is going to be “epic, epic, epic!” That’s the final text I sent to Cam before he came to pick me up at 11 a.m. on Feb. 20.

Epic indeed, but not the sort of epic I had in mind.

Being from the coast I am extremely excited for some Kootenay powder. Fresh snow, beacon, probe, shovel, check! Excitement levels are high.

I had spent the day in Kootenay Pass two days prior and was blown away by the untracked goodness and lack of people. The Whistler ski lift lineups were but a distant memory.

Ripple Hut for a late lunch and a couple mellow laps near Baldy Peak is our plan.

But things do not go accordingly.

After our hike to the top and a few powdery turns everything goes flat. Very flat. I am sinking to my knees in snow. This can’t be right, it’s far too flat, “maybe we should retrace our steps?”

“Ripple Hut should be just up on that ridge, let’s head that way,” said Cam. I am unsure of my surroundings and a little uneasy, but it is still early and I do not feel that we are in any danger. We head for the ridge.

It’s 3:30 p.m. and we are still climbing through trees. The hut is not in sight.

Now it’s 4 p.m.

Maybe we should turn around?

Confusion sets in. I do not like being hidden in the trees so close to nightfall. We had passed a forestry road and I had seen tracks on it.

Team decision, yes we’ll turn around and aim for the road, I hope for the best. It has to

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Outdoor lover Jennifer Swift and her group got more than they bargained for in February on the Kootenay Pass. come out somewhere, right?

By the time it’s 5 p.m. we are on the forestry road skins off, skiing down. We travel for an hour, maybe two, it was difficult to keep track of time. We eventually reach power lines and the road forks. Left or right?

The path is completely flat. Left. It is just an instinct. I think I can hear the highway, but then again I thought I could hear the highway for the past hour. We ski left and another hour goes by and we come across tracks. These look like skiers that were traveling right, We convince ourselves. We decide to turn around, go right and backtrack past the power line and ski another hour further.

Now it’s 9:30 p.m. and we are tired. We’re still on the forestry road. It must lead to the highway eventually, I continually reassure myself.

It is time to build a snow cave. Outdoor education pays off. I remember building snow caves in high school, but Cam takes the lead. He is on a roll

with the construction.

It’s finished at 10:30 p.m. and we get inside.

It is claustrophobic. I hate confined spaces.

I get as much of my body on my backpack as humanly possible.

We are out of food and water and savour every last drop of the final half a cup of tea we share.

Now it is time to get really friendly.

Cuddling close is the only way to increase body heat. It is freezing. We shake and shake... doze off for 30 seconds, shake for two minutes is the rhythm my body adopts. I curse myself for not bringing an emergency blanket.

Despite being freezing, I will vouch for my ski gear. That expensive Goretex and down pays off. It keeps me dry and as warm as possible considering the situation.

I focus on sending a telepathic message to my family that I am safe. I know they are terrified, I am sure they fear I am in an avalanche.

Water drips from the drop of the snow cave. It hits my face. So cold, so very, very cold.

Time passes slowly.

“What time is it?” I am sure it has at least been at least a couple hours.

It is only 11 p.m.

Morning arrives and it’s 5:30 a.m. We get out of the cave the hour before the sun rises. It is noticeably colder.

We continue on the forestry road to the right as we had set out the night before. We ski for two hours.

My skins are having trouble sticking.

I have gotten snow under the skins and it is impossible for me to heat up the glue. This makes skiing up a huge challenge. I persevere and slowly gain elevation. I now have a new vantage point and it becomes very apparent we have gone the wrong way. We must backtrack once again.

Our first instinct had been correct.

We reach the infamous power lines at 9:30 a.m. and we are greeted by two men on snowmobiles. They are part of the 16-member team that has been sent to look for us.

“If you’d kept on going to the right you’d end up in Idaho and if you’d continued on this way you’ll reach the highway but you have

47 kilometres ahead of you,” one of them says.

Search and rescue crews present us with hot tea, nuts, chocolate.

I feel like I’m dreaming.

“Thank you, thank you,” I say and profuse apologies are all I can muster. They assure me my apologizing is not necessary, but I feel extremely grateful and indebted to these individuals.

After this experience I have fallen even more madly in love with the mountains. I had a scare, but because of this my respect for the mountains has grown. I feel privileged each day I have the opportunity to travel through them, but recognize there are risks and the mountains hold far more power than I. Next ski touring trip there will be a map, emergency blanket a surplus of hot tea and snacks will surely not be forgotten.

I would like to extend a huge thank you to the Nelson Search and Rescue team as well as all the other individuals from various search and rescue teams involved in our search.

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League rolls out full schedule ROSSLAND NEWS The West Kootenay Women’s Roller Derby League kicks into high gear with a double header at the Rossland Arena, Friday, opening it’s most ambitious season yet.

Appropriately, the first tilt begins at 6 p.m. on Friday the 13th, with Babes of Brutality taking on the Nelson Lumber Jackies followed by the Dam City Rollers battling Rossland’s Gnarlie’s Angels.

The Angels won the league championship in 2011, after a thrilling finish in extra time. The team will be looking to maintain their unbeaten streak from last season, in defence of the coveted Golden Boot, the symbol of WKWRDL supremacy.

League president Michelle Sylvest says there are a number of changes for this year.

For one, the league has expanded the number of games to 26. They’ve also added two new teams. Trail’s Bad News Betties and the Slocan Valley Vendettas will officially join the fray after playing exhibition matches last season.

Sylvest, who plays for the Betties under the name SylvestHer StallOwn, suspects there will be some interesting rivalries.

“I think we’ll have some competition from the teams that didn’t end up playing all season,” she said. “I think that’ll bring the level up for everyone.”

The WKWRDL will also be hosting the Western Regional Championships in Nelson.

“So it’s a pretty big season,” she said.

The roller derby teams began training in January, but Sylvest said a lot of the teams keep up practice over the course of the off-season.

The doors open at the Rossland arena at 5 p.m. on Friday with first whistle at 6 p.m. with the fullmeal deal of refreshments, food, and merchandise all for sale.

Tickets are $10 in advance ($15 at the door, $2 for kids) from Phat Angel in Nelson, Mountain High Lighting in Castlegar, West Kootenay Scuba in Salmo, RossVegas in Rossland and Gerick Cycle and Sport in Trail.

On-line tickets sales at www.kootenayrollerderby.com.

SOFTBALL

Umpire call out The West Kootenay Girls Softball Association is in dire need of umpires for the 2012 season and is ready and willing to train anyone interested.

The association is running an umpire clinic Saturday at the Salmo Firehall. Registration will be at 8:30 and the clinic will run from 9 to 4:30.

Contact Dave Brewer for more information and clinic costs at 367-6369.

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Pride Gym’s fighters and trainers are hyped for the upcoming battles at AM Ford Fightt Night “Demolition” Saturday at the Cominco Arena. From left: Trainer Will Buckley, Johnny Forry, Morgan-River Jones, Jordan Knippelberg, Brad Causey, D. J. Packer and trainer Glen Kalesniko, (missing Landon Giguere and David Felton, trainers Corey Colwell, Mike Pert, Phil Jones).

Pride Gym fighters set for Demolition Causey battles for top-10 ranking

BY JIM BAILEY Times Sports Editor

AM Ford Fight Night’s “Demolition” is drawing national attention for its unprecedented three-title bouts, highlighted by a mustsee main event between Pride Gym’s Brad “Kama” Causey and Jesse “The Body Snatcher” Ronson.

Top MMA News ranked the Causey-Ronson battle the number-one “Maple Leaf Match Up” in Canada for the month of April, declaring: “Fans in and around Trail would be silly to miss a fight as big as this.”

A win for the 10-2 Causey against 8-2 Ronson will catapult the Pride Gym fighter among the nation’s elite lightweights, elevating him into Canada’s top-10.

Causey says his last fight, a win against American Daniel Swain in Cage Rage 5, wasn’t his best performance, but considering he had an 18-month layoff previous to the bout, the outcome was satisfying.

“It was my first fight back in over a year, so I got some

ring rust off, and feel like I’ll hopefully put on a better show this time,” said Causey.

Ronson may be the Pride Gym fighter’s toughest test yet. The Adrenaline Training Centre fighter out of London, Ont. is riding a three-fight winning streak since last April.

“I watched a few of his fights, he looks like a pretty good guy, pretty technical, a decent striker,” said Causey.

“I haven’t seen much of his ground game but I’m sure it’s good, coming from the camp he’s coming from.”

But the 31-year-old doesn’t expect the tilt with Ronson to be a grappling match.

“I’ll stand there with him, and see what happens. If he’s getting the better of me then I’ll try to take him to the ground, if not, then I guess we’ll stand up and hit each other until one of us falls down.”

While the Causey-Ronson

fight has all the makings of a classic main event, the rest of the dozen bouts promise an equally exciting card, says Pride Gym trainer Glen Kalesniko.

“Like they (Top MMA News) say, this is one of the top fights to watch in Canada,” says Kalesniko. “It`ll be a great main event and with three titles up for grabs, and with River’s fight, it’s going to be a good night.”

Number-three ranked Morgan-River Jones will take on Texan Jade De Haas for the bantam-weight title and Chilliwack fighter Stefan Fricta will defend his middle-weight crown against Calgary`s Jason Gorny.

Pride Gym`s Jordan Knippelberg moves up a weight class to fight Brandon MacArther of Fernie, Landon Giguere (Pride Gym) takes on Justin Boardman of Kelowna

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Weigh in: Join the fighters at the fight night weigh-in on Friday at the Crown Point Hotel at 7 p.m. Residents can mingle with the competitors and get primed for the biggest night of the year.

AM Ford Fight Night kicks off at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Trail Memorial Centre, Ringside tickets go for $125, VIP tickets $80, $50 for floor seats and $30 general seating or pick them up at the door for $10 more.

Tickets are on sale at Pride Gym, Performance Fitness, AM Ford, Wolf’s Den, Gericks Cycle, Element, Fruitvale Pharmacy and Tribute Board Shop. Reserve by credit card at 364-0202 or 1-800-961-0202.

in a Muay Thai event, David Felton (Pride) throws down against Wyatt Yake of Lethbridge, Pride`s D. J. Packer fights Simon Pregent of Chilliwack, and Johnny Forry will have his first Pride tilt against Calgary`s Andrew Kloot.

Other matches to watch include Calgary’s Josh Kitchen versus Shawn Smith from Dallas, Tex., Sheldon Doll from Cranbrook goes against Chilliwack’s Darwin Douglas, Nelson fighter Jason Warshawsky battles Mark Dolbie of Penticton, Miller Rogers from Whitehorse goes toe-to-toe with Cranbrook’s Adam Wills and James Sullivan of Nelson takes on Kamryn Winter from Langley.

While ticket sales have been sluggish, Kalesniko is hoping the community rallies over the next few days to support the event and especially Pride fighters.

“It’s always good when you’ve got people cheering behind you,” said Causey.

“When you hear a few familiar voices in the crowd, it kind of gives you that momentum to continue, and drag yourself through the war.”

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SPORTS Sedin status still uncertain THE CANADIAN PRESS VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks kick off the NHL playoffs Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Kings, but whether Daniel Sedin will be on the ice remains a mystery.

The Canucks star was a no-show at the team’s practice but skated with a few other teammates afterward. He had been scheduled to

speak to reporters, a session the club even promoted on its website beforehand. But he was not made available.

“It’s a unique injury, and he will continue the protocol,” said coach Alain Vigneault. “When he’s ready to play, he’ll address you. Until that time, he won’t talk to you.”

Sedin has been out with a concussion since March 21.

NHL PLAYOFFS

Eagerly awaiting eastern match ups THE CANADIAN PRESS The first round of the Eastern Conference playoff is shaping up to be a good one with the lower seeds winning most of the head-head matchups this season.

There are so many scenarios that choosing a survivor is all but impossible, but should prove some of the most entertaining hockey of the playoffs.

Eastern Conference N.Y. Rangers (No. 1) vs. Ottawa (No. 8) Game 1: Thursday at Madison Square Garden.

Season series: Ottawa went 3-1-0.

Lowdown: The Senators exceeded expectations by qualifying for the post-season and believe they’re in position to pull off an upset.

Ottawa had some success this season against a Rangers team that was the class of the Eastern Conference from start to finish. New York is led by all-world goalie Henrik Lundqvist, but boasts a less potent attack than the Sens.

That said, the Rangers do have some gamebreakers, including 40-goal man Marian Gaborik, former Conn Smythe Trophy winner Brad Richards and gritty captain Ryan Callahan.

Since the lockout, Senators forward Jason Spezza has been among the best offensive performers in the playoffs. Slick defenceman Erik Karlsson will also play a key role after a 78-point regular season.

--Boston (No. 2) vs. Washington (No. 7) Game 1: Thursday at TD Garden.

Season series: Washington went 3-1-0.

Lowdown: The Bruins begin their quest to repeat as Stanley Cup champions against an underachieving team that could be dangerous.

Nicklas Backstrom and Mike Green returned to the Capitals lineup down the stretch after missing significant time with injuries - giving them two more weapons to go with captain Alex Ovechkin.

Goaltending remains a question mark for Washington after Braden Holtby was thrust into the position in the final week of the season when Michal Neuvirth suffered a leg injury.

Since going unbeaten in November, the Bruins have endured some ups-and-downs but should have confidence after last year’s playoff run. The key players all remain - No. 1 goalie Tim Thomas, captain Zdeno Chara, centre Patrice Bergeron and have been bolstered by the emergence of Tyler Seguin.

Ovechkin holds the NHL’s best points per game average in the playoffs since the lockout, but has yet to lead his team on a long post-season run.

Could that change this year?

--Florida (No. 3) vs. New Jersey (No. 6) Game 1: Friday at BankAtlantic Center.

Season series: Florida went 2-1-1.

Lowdown: The Panthers return to the playoffs for the first time since 2000, but are in danger of having it be a short stay.

Florida finished with eight fewer points than New Jersey despite claiming a higher seed by virtue of winning the Southeast Division title. The team also endured its share of struggles down the stretch.

On the flip side, veteran Devils goaltender Martin Brodeur won his final five starts of the regular season and is looking to get past the first round for the first time since 2007.

New Jersey’s Ilya Kovalchuk is the most dynamic player in the series and could be a potential game-breaker. However, he has just nine games of previous playoff experience.

--Pittsburgh (No. 4) vs. Philadelphia (No. 5) Game 1: Wednesday at Consol Energy Center.

Season series: Philadelphia went 4-2-0.

Lowdown: It’s being billed as the series to watch in the first round.

The storylines are virtually endless - from Crosby’s playoff return to Jaromir Jagr and Max Talbot returning to Pittsburgh as members of the Flyers to the question marks surrounding Philadelphia goalie Ilya Bryzgalov.

The only guarantee is that one Stanley Cup contender will be eliminated after the first round.

Philadelphia’s biggest challenge will be finding a way to shut down Crosby and Evgeni Malkin, who hit 50 goals for the first time in his career and won the scoring title. Pittsburgh’s Pascal Dupuis also enters the playoffs on a hot streak after registering points in the last 17 games.

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Realize father will always defend his wife Dear Annie: I am a 22-year-old senior in college and will graduate in May. There is a growing riff in my family, and most of it is due to my stepmother. She says horrible things about my family (and others) when she thinks no one is listening. But we’ve heard her. In fact, my grandmother and I recently overheard some awful remarks on the way to a family member’s funeral.

When anything she says or does gets back to my dad, he claims we blame her for everything and blows up at us. I can barely speak to him anymore without accidentally starting a fight. Last year, these tiffs ruined my birthday and our family celebrations. Dad refused to come to Christmas Eve dinner and really upset my elderly grandmother.

My stepmom ran up a massive credit card debt, and my father had to stop helping me pay for tuition halfway

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through the school year.

It has gotten to the point where I’m considering medication for stress in order to handle coming home during spring break. I really don’t want to become one of those people who loses contact with her family, but this has been building for a long time. It’s harder and harder to forgive and forget and behave as if nothing is wrong.

What can I do to alleviate this situation?

-- Too Much Drama in Virginia Dear Virginia: You need to step back from the drama and understand that your father will always defend his wife. He isn’t going to

leave her because of your criticisms, nor is he willing to make her behavior an issue within his marriage. We recommend you spend as little time as possible around your stepmother, don’t bring up her faults to your father and, when you graduate, move into your own place.

Dear Annie: I have eight grandchildren from high-school age on up. None lives nearby, although I see them several times a year at family events. I truly love them all. Long ago, not knowing sizes or preferences, I stopped sending gifts and now send $100 checks for their birthdays and at Christmas.

Some of them respond immediately with thank-you notes, emails or phone calls.

A few grandchildren respond most of the time. But there is one I never hear from at all.

What should a grandmother do? I enjoy being able to give them each a

check and don’t want to stop, but I admit that I’m getting more and more annoyed when I don’t get a response, especially with the one granddaughter in her early 20s who never says thank you.

If I send a card acknowledging her birthday, but without the expected check, do you think she would figure out the reason?

-- Schenectady, N.Y. Dear N.Y.: Maybe, but even if she does, it doesn’t guarantee a change in her response.

We suggest being more direct and then giving her one more opportunity to show her gratitude for your generosity. Call or email your errant granddaughter, and tell her you are never sure your gifts arrive because she doesn’t acknowledge them, and it makes you wonder if perhaps she’d rather not receive them.

Say that even a brief email would be much appreciated. Consider it a teachable moment.

Dear Annie: This is for “Steve in Ohio.”

My father-in-law was Frank, my sister’s husband was Frank, and another brother-inlaw was Frank. When our son was born, we named him Frank after my father-in-law.

My sister named her son Frank. So did my sister-in-law. We also had two cousins named Frank. When we were together, things could get quite confusing and funny, but when someone called Frank Paul or Frank Peter, they knew

they were in trouble.

They are all grown now and just fine. The next generation is carrying on the tradition of naming their first son Frank. -- Pennsylvania

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By Francis Drake For Thursday, April 12, 2012 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) It’s easy to make a great impression on authority figures today (bosses, parents, teachers, VIPs and the police). You might as well milk this for all it’s worth, ya think?

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Travel plans look exciting! Ditto for plans related to higher education, medicine and the law. One way or the other, it looks like you’re going places!

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) This is a good day to ask for loans or a favor from someone (or perhaps a mortgage).

The wealth and resources of others can benefit you today.

Yes! CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Relations with partners and close friends are warmhearted and mutually gen-

erous today. Enjoy easygoing relationships. It’s easy to appreciate others today.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) This is a surprisingly easy day at work. People are supportive and easygoing. Workrelated travel is likely. Adopt a “big picture” view of everything.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Accept all invitations to party. Enjoy sports events, movies, social occasions and playful times with children.

This is a vacation day!

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Entertain at home if you can. Invite the gang over for pizza and beer. This is also a great day for real-estate deals because everything having to do with your home life is favored.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Conversations with siblings and neighbors are positive today because you are

positive. In fact, your positive state of mind will attract more people to you!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) This is a good day for business and commerce. Trust your money-making ideas because they might boost your income in the future.

Ka-ching!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) This is a feel-good day, no doubt about it. The Moon is

in your sign and it’s dancing with lucky Jupiter, which makes you a little bit luckier than everyone else!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) You might prefer a little privacy today if you can find it. You feel quietly content with life, and perhaps you need some time to ponder your good fortune.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) This is an excellent day

to attend meetings, groups and clubs. All your dealings with others, including friends, will be particularly upbeat. People are enthusiastic about your ideas. (How cool is that?)

YOU BORN TODAY You’re clever with words and are a clever speaker. You’re diplomatic and smooth. You have a genuine interest in society and what people are doing in it. You like to be ahead of the curve and on top of

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current trends. You’re witty and articulate, and although social, you also enjoy your solitude. An important decision might arise for you this year. Choose wisely.

Birthdate of: David Letterman, TV host; Saoirse Ronan, actress; Amy Ray, singer/activist. (c) 2012 King Features Syndicate, Inc.

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ROSSLAND GUEST SUITE, private entrance, deluxe ensuite & kitchenette. Newly reno’d. N/S, N/P. Weekly, mo. rate. 604-836-3359

1-800-910-6402

TRAIL, 1BDRM. Glenmerry.

N/P. Utilities included. 250368-1312.

TRAIL, beautiful, spacious 1bdrm. apartment. Adult building, perfect for seniors/ professionals. Cozy, clean, quiet, comfortable. Must See. 250368-1312 WANETA MANOR 2bd $610, 3bd $760 NS,NP, Senior oriented, underground parking 250-368-8423

www.PreApproval.cc DL# 7557

GUARANTEED Auto Loans or We Will Pay You $1000

All Makes, All Models.

New & Used Inventory.

1-888-229-0744 or apply on line at: www.kiawest.com (click credit approval) Must be employed w/ $1800/mo. income w/ drivers license. DL #30526

Duplex / 4 Plex RENOVATED, 3 BDRM unit, large yard, located in Waneta. $1,200 includes utilities, w/d, f/s, no pets. Available immediately call 250-304-5354

Homes for Rent

Poor, Good, OR No Credit at AUTO CREDIT NOW DL9597 Details and APPLY online autocreditwithbarrie.com OR TOLL FREE 1-877-356-0743

1993 26FT 5th Wheel, new hot water tank, large pull-out. 250368-5124

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If you would like to nominate your carrier fill out this form and drop it off at Trail Daily Times, 1163 Cedar Ave, Trail, call 250-364-1413 or e-mail circulation@trailtimes.ca I would like to nominate the following carrier for carrier of the month

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Houses For Sale

Fruitvale

Montrose

West Trail

Genelle

Route 359 10 papers Columbia Gardens Rd, Forsythia Dr Route 370 18 papers 2nd St, Hillcrest Ave, Mountain St Route 375 8 papers Green Rd & Lodden Rd Route 381 11 papers Coughlin Rd Route 382 13 papers Debruin Rd & Staats Rd

Route 345 9 papers 5th St, 8th, 9th Ave Route 348 21 papers 12th Ave, Christie Rd

Route 131 14 papers Bay Ave, Riverside Ave Route 132 14 papers Daniel St, Wilmes Lane Route 140 11 papers Daniel St, Topping St

Route 303 16 papers 12th Ave, Grandview Pl

Castlegar

Auto Financing

Come on down to Trail and don't worry about the snow.

For all areas. Excellent exercise, fun for ALL ages.

Transportation

Call Dennis, Shawn, or Patti

Beautiful, Clean and Well Maintained bedrooms townhouse 1, 2, & 3 Bedroom Apartments for for rent or purchase Rent Located by the Columbia located in Shaver’s River in Glenmerry Bench Adult and Seniors oriented, No pets and no No Pets and No Smoking smoking Reasonable Rents, Reasonable prices Come and have a look Phone 364-1822 Phone 250-368-6761 or 364-0931. or 250-364-1922

PAPER CARRIERS

MAY 15, 2012. Landlords dream. W/respectable career & references. Must be child friendly. (One child) Max. $750 incl. Hydro/Gas. 250-608-2276

YOU’RE APPROVED

FRANCESCO ESTATES BELLA VISTA & ERMALINDA TOWNHOMES APARTMENTS Well maintained 2 & 3

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Presenting Ethan with his prize is circulation manager Michelle Bedford.

Carrier of the month winner is Ethan Szabo who delivers in Rivervale. His clients rave about him: “Polite, friendly, punctual and responsible”. Honorable mention to Ethan’s grandfather, Joe, who fills in when Ethan is busy. Thanks to both of you for doing an outstanding job!

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CARRIER OF THE MONTH WINNER

Townhouses

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Ultimate fly fishing pontoon boat w/elect motor, full equip, custom trailer, almost new, offers to $4500 250.900.9991 lv message

Recreational/Sale

E.TRAIL, 2bd. + sunroom, near Safeway, $895./mo. 250367-9676, 250-231-3172 TRAIL, 3BDRM. 2BTH. N/S, N/P. F/S, W/D. $800./mo. 250368-6203 Eves.

TRAIL, 3 bedroom townhome in desirable Glenmerry neighborhood. Very clean, fresh paint, new flooring...

Available now. No smoking, no pets, ref. required. Please call 250-368-7435

Apt/Condo for Rent

Houses For Sale

Route 311 6 papers 9th Ave & Southridge Dr Route 312 15 papers 10th & 9th Ave Route 314 12 papers 4th, 5th, & 6th Ave Route 321 10 papers Columbia & Hunter’s Place

Houses For Sale

Rossland Route 406 15 papers Cooke Ave & Kootenay Ave Route 414 18 papers Thompson Ave,Victoria Ave Route 416 10 papers 3rd Ave, 6th Ave, Elmore St, Paul S Route 420 17 papers 1st, 3rd Kootenay Ave, Leroi Ave Route 421 9 papers Davis & Spokane St Route 424 9 papers Ironcolt Ave, Mcleod Ave, Plewman Way Route 434 7 papers 2nd Ave, 3rd Ave, Turner Ave

Houses For Sale

Blueberry Route 308 6 papers 100 St to 104 St

Salmo Route 451 8th St, 9th St

Warfield Route 195 17 papers Blake Court, Shelley St, Whitman Way

Montrose Route 341 24 papers 8th Ave, 9th Ave,10th Ave

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1st Trail Real Estate

www.coldwellbankertrail.com 1252 Bay Avenue, TRAIL (250) 368-5222

OPEN HOUSE

FEATURE AGENT

Bella Vista Estates

MLS# K206391

Friday, April 13 2 - 4pm 1792 Daniel Street Trail $218,000

MARKET ANALYSIS? What’s your house worth?

Call today for a Free Market Evaluation.

MLS# K210946

STARTING AT

$119,000

Rossland

$699,900

Patty Leclerc-Zanet 250-231-4490

MLS# K210797

MLS# K205510

Trail $360,000

MLS# K210233

Beaver Falls $349,900

Fruitvale $335,000

Gerry McCasky 250-231-0900

Patty Leclerc-Zanet 250-231-4490

Rob Burrus 250-231-4420

SOLD

MLS# K205706

Trail $314,900 Rhonda van Tent 250-231-7575

MLS# K205398

MLS# K210637

MLS# K210284

Fruitvale $287,500

Warfield $259,900

Beaver Falls $229,900

Gerry McCasky 250-231-0900

Rhonda van Tent 250-231-7575

Patty Leclerc-Zanet 250-231-4490

Fred Behrens 250-368-1268

SOLD If you are looking for more information on these homes please check our website www.coldwellbankertrail.com Send us an email and we will get back to you on any homes you are interested in.

MLS# K205620

Trail

$170,600

Fred Behrens 250-368-1268

MLS# K210392

Rossland $304,900

MLS# 207019

Trail $160,000 Fred Behrens 250-368-1268

MLS# K210143

Trail

$159,000

Gerry McCasky 250-231-0900

Duplex

MLS# K197493

MLS# K206771

Fruitvale $139,900

Trail $65,000

Rhonda van Tent 250-231-7575

Rob Burrus 250-231-4420

FRED BEHRENS 250.368.1268

Let me help you Ànd your new home.

Call Fred today!

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Wednesday, April 11, 2012 Trail Daily Times

LOCAL QUIET TIME

Baby Bridal Fair

&

April 14 | 12 - 4pm at the Riverbelle

1350 Esplanade Ave, Trail BC

Free Admission Lots of Door Prizes Tickets at the door or call

250.231.7182 Early-bird ticket holders are entered into an additional

Cash Prize Draw!

GUY BERTRAND PHOTO

Rob McKinnon found a perfect quiet spot near Sunningdale to drop a line in the Columbia River. The avid Boston Bruins fan realizes there might not be much time for fishing once the Bruins begin defence of the Stanley Cup this week.

KOOTENAY HOMES INC.

Christine Albo

Cell: 250-512-7653

4HE ,OCAL #EDAR !VENUE 4RAIL s %XPERTSâ&#x201E;˘ WWW KOOTENAYHOMES COM WWW CENTURY CA

10 - 10:45AM

11-11:45AM 1345 Columbia Ave, Trail $154,900 Host: Terry

2148 Daniel Street, Trail $165,000 Host: Christine

7981 Birchwood Drive, Trail $295,000 Host: Tonnie

3211 Highway Drive, Trail $229,000 Host: Deanne

1475 Lookout Street, Trail $139,900 Host: Terry

83 Perdue Street, Trail $180,000 Host: Mary M

350 Willow Drive, WarďŹ eld $299,000 Host: Bill

804 Redstone Drive, Rossland $339,000 Host: Richard

2670 Iron Colt Avenue, Rossland $429,000 Host: Dave 2732 St. Paul Street, Rossland $330,000 Host: Chris

12-12:45PM TING NEW LIS

TING NEW LIS

3221 Hwy Drive, Trail $229,500 Host: Darlene

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Deanne Lockhart ext 41 Cell: 250-231-0153

deannelockhart@shaw.ca www.kootenayhomes.com

SATURDAY, APRIL 14

APRIL IS OPEN HOUSE MONTH!

ISTING

2055 Phoenix Ave, Rossland $425,000 Host: Dave 2464 Third Avenue, Rossland $330,000 Host: Chris 2490 Cooke Ave, Rossland $377,300 Host: Bill

1490 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4th Avenue, Trail $189,900 Host: Terry

ext 30

Cell: 250-231-5591

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

Art Forrest

ext 42 c21art@telus.net www.kootenayhomes.com

Mary Martin

Cell: 250-231-0264

ext 28

mary.martin@century21.ca www.kootenayhomes.com

ext 50

Cell: 250-364-8405 1177 Marianna Crescent, Trail $289,000 Host: Mary M 1912 Hummingbird Drive, Fruitvale $399,500 Host: Deanne 2691 Charleston Avenue, Rossland $295,000 Host: Dave 1810 Planer Crescent, Rossland $599,000 Host: Christine

1626 LeRoi Avenue, Rossland $249,900 Host: Chris TING NEW LIS

Mark Wilson

Chris Bowman 1638 Cedar Avenue, Trail $225,000 Host: Mary M

2621 Monte Christo Street, Rossland $254,800 Host: Dave

615 Shakespeare St, WarďŹ eld $229,000 Host: Christine 804 Redstone Drive, Rossland $339,000 Host: Richard

1533 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4th Avenue, Trail $154,900 Host: Terry

3221 Hwy Drive, Trail $229,500 Host: Darlene

640 Shelley Street, WarďŹ eld $200,000 Host: Mary M

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1-1:45PM

7981 Birchwood Drive, Trail $295,000 Host: Tonnie

#7 - 118 Wellington Ave, WarďŹ eld $125,000 Host: Deanne

ext 39

christine.albo@century21.ca www.kootenayhomes.com

chris.bowman@century21.ca www.kootenayhomes.com

Richard Daoust

Cell: 250-368-7897

ext 24

richard.daoust@century21.ca www.kootenayhomes.com

Darlene Abenante ext 23 Cell: 250.231.0527

darlene@hometeam.ca www.kootenayhomes.com

Mary Amantea

ext 26

Cell: 250-521-0525

mamantea@telus.net www.kootenayhomes.com

Tonnie Stewart ext 33 Cell: 250-365-9665 tonniestewart@shaw.ca www.kootenayhomes.com

Ron Allibone

Cell: 250-368-1162

ext 45

ron@hometeam.ca www.kootenayhomes.com

Terry Alton

Cell: 250-231-1101

ext 48

terryalton@shaw.ca www.kootenayhomes.com

Bill Craig 990 Black Bear Drive, Rossland $214,000 Host: Chris

2534 LeRoi Avenue, Rossland $227,000 Host: Bill

OPEN HOUSE Tues Apr 10th & Thurs Apr 12th 2-4pm Saturday April 14th from 12-3pm 7928 Birchwood Drive, Trail

$450,000

Call Darlene (250) 231-0527 or Ron (250) 368-1162

OPENERS OFF

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1773 Noran Street, Trail

$117,900

Flat private street, 2 bdrm/ 1bath home, nice floor plan, ideal for couple or single person, low maintenance exterior, private backyard waiting for your love, contact your REALTORÂŽ for a viewing!

Call Mark (250) 231-5591

ext 49 bill.craig@century21.ca www.billcraig.net www.kootenayhomes.com

Dave Thoss

ext 52 dave.thoss@century21.ca www.kootenayhomes.com

=igg_l]c[f F_[m_ If^ Q[h_n[ Li[^ 5,000 sq. ft. shop with 18 ft ceiling, in floor heating, office space, lunch room, washroom and shower.

Large truck doors at each end.

Excellent condition and very clean.

Good highway exposure and access. C7 zoning allows a wide scope of uses.

Call Art (250) 368-8818