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No cash coming Government keeping final portion of clawback BY TIMOTHY SCHAFER Times Staff

The province giveth and the province taketh away. With only 80 per cent of the money saved when teachers embarked on their three-day job action in March being released by the province to local school districts, School District 20 (Kootenay-Columbia) is now asking for the remaining 20 per cent. The SD20 board of trustees has sent a letter to the Ministry of Education asking for the entire sum — $282,265 — to be returned. The province only agreed to fork over $228,265 to SD20 through the Learning Improvement Fund, opting to keep the rest. With school districts across the province tightening their belts, and SD20 having to absorb a $1.55 million shortfall due to decreased funding in their 2012/13 budget — it was only fair to return the extra funds, said board chair Darrell Ganzert, since it was destined for the district in the first place. “We would prefer it be returned to us so we could apply it to (this year’s) budget,” he said. There has been no word back from the province since the letter was authorized two weeks ago, said Ganzert, nor does he expect one. The province has made it clear SD20’s financial problems will worsen with reductions in funding expected over the next two years. The local board will have to provide answers. “But we’re only a little bit away

from saying to the public, look we can’t do this (balanced budget) anymore,” said Ganzert. With the fifth oldest complement of teachers in the province out of 60 districts, the Kootenay-Columbia district also has the fifth highest average salary at $86,253.61 — behind Nechako Lakes, the highest at $89,504.88. Salaries are based on years of experience. But the numbers are misleading. A starting teacher in B.C. makes in low $40,000 range. It takes a teacher 10 years to work up to maximum salary. However, it takes six years on average before a teacher gets a contract to teach — with the average substitute teacher earning less than $20,000 per year — and another six years or more before they land their first full time contract. For more information on the school district’s statement of financial information, go to http://www. sd20.bc.ca/reports-publications. html, listed in the 2010-2011 Statement of Financial Disclosure on pages 42-45. It includes all nine elected officials for a total remuneration of $97,937.63, with expenses of $17,717.09. The report also detailed employees earning over $75,000 up to the highest wage at $129,544.22. A total of 145 school district staff — including teachers, administration, CUPE members — make over $75,000. That accounts for $12.94 million, with $175,161 in expenses, while the remainder of the district’s staff earns a total of $15.92 million.

WARFIELD

Dog destroyed after attack BY BREANNE MASSEY Times Staff

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A pitbull has been destroyed after attacking a group of children in Warfield last month. The action stems from a reported attack on Forrest Drive that took place on April 29. “There was seven children in the backyard and three of them were attacked by the dog,” said commis-

sionaire Elizabeth Norman. “From what I understand the kids were playing the backyard, and the dog hopped over the fence and just went after them.” Some of the children were protected from the bites by clothing, but one young boy suffered from bite marks on his hamstring and behind his ear.

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outside the Times’s delivery area, will still be able to access digital-only premium content on a monthly or annual basis. With this step, the Trail Daily Times joins scores of paid-circulation community newspapers in cities large and small across the country which are recognizing the value of their online content, Trail Daily Times publisher Barb Blatchford said. “Our next-generation products such as our online content and e-editions, play an important part of our future,� Blatchford said. “We will deliver the news and information to readers when they want it, where they

want it and, most importantly, how they want it.� While recognizing the value of the unique, local content created by the newsroom staff at the Trail Daily Times, Blatchford also appreciates the realities of a free-access internet. “We understand that news outside of what our local reporters generate can be had elsewhere and for free, but there are literally thousands of such stories each day,� she said. “The stories written by our staff are uniquely Greater Trail; there is an inherent value in that - we appreciate it, or print subscribers appre-

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LOCAL ROSSLAND ROAD WORK

Village has dog bylaw

POLICE BRIEFS

Silver City sale stopped BY TIMES STAFF

FROM PAGE 1 According to Vince Morelli, the chief administrative officer for the Village of Warfield, the pitbull’s owner doesn’t normally live in the area. “This is all heresy,” said Morelli, “But, I guess (the owner) was in the middle of moving and while he was doing some renos, he brought the dog out to his parents.” Norman said the other families did not return her calls to follow up on the injuries that the children sustained. Morelli spoke to the victims and said that the families were happy about how quickly the problem was addressed. “I had told (the owner) the only option I had was to get a court order to have the dog seized and dealt with,” said Morelli, “but he did it voluntarily.” Warfield has a bylaw that pertains to dangerous dogs, including pitbulls, but there are no additional licensing fees listed on the Village of Warfield’s website. However, there is a note indicating that dangerous dogs must be confined indoors or in an enclosed yard at all times to prevent them from escaping. Meanwhile, Trail’s current city bylaw lumps pitbulls into the vicious dog category, and charges owners $300 to license this breed of dog. While other dogs deemed vicious or not cost $25 with a veterinarian certificate noting the animal has been neutered or $100 if it hasn’t. For more information on bylaws, visit http://warfield.ca/bylaws.htm

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Work has begun on Rossland’s massive infrastructure project along Columbia Avenue. The project not only includes upgrading sewer, water and storm piping along the city’s main street but also new sidewalks and asphalt.

Two men discussing a drug deal at Trail’s iconic Silver City Days were arrested for possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute. Police overheard the men discussing an upcoming drug deal and subsequently confiscated two ounces of marijuana. A 23-year-old man and a 43-year-old man are expected to appear in Rossland Provincial Court for a hearing this July. *** A 24-year-old man was sentenced last week for six months for possession of cocaine. Jonathan Kuiack was found guilty of holding cocaine for the intent to distribute. On May 10, Kuiack received a sentence that will be followed by a one-year probation order. *** Officers seized 277 marijuana plants, cocaine and ecstasy from a Castlegar house on May 11. A 30-year male was arrested and will appear in court in July.

Luring Highland dance competition on Saturday sentencing delayed GRAPEVINE BY TIMES STAFF

Sentencing of a Greater Trail teenager accused of luring local teens online has been postponed. The 17-year-old boy, whose identity is protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, has pled guilty to 10 out of 47 charges related to Internet luring, extortion and impersonation. The boy’s sentence could be determined as early as June 7.

FOR THE RECORD In the Tuesday, May 15 front page story, “Kootenay pass upgrades planned,” the number quoted for the Highway 3 facelift was a little too generous. The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure originally noted it was $3.7 million for the Kootenay Pass project, and $13 million overall for the four southern B.C. projects of which Hwy. 3 is part of.

Dance • The Trail Caledonia Society presents the Kate E Shaw Highland Dance competition as it kicks up its feet on Saturday at the Cominco Gym. Competition goes all day, tickets available at door, $5 adults, seniors $4, kids 12 and under free. • Kootenay Dance Works presents “Footprints.” The annual year-end gala features performances by students of all ages, in all categories of dance. Saturday at 6:30 p.m. at the Charles Bailey Theatre. Music • Trail Society for Performing Arts presents country singer Gord Bamford at the Charles Bailey Theatre at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, May 24. Tickets $42.50 Stage • Don’t miss the live Met broadcast of Wagner’s “Siegfried” at the Royal Theatre on Saturday.

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Curtain rises at every Tuesday 9 a.m. afternoon from Gallery 1-4 p.m. where • The VISAC adults meet gallery presents to visit, play “In the Tragic Events & Happenings in games, do crafts We Trust” fea- the Lower Columbia and socialize. tures large-for3365 Laburnum mat collages of Dr. everyone pop-culture figures such as welcome. Call 368-9516 for Marilyn Monroe by Angela more info. Duclos, a Warfield native Upcoming studying fine arts at UBC. • Join Canadian Tire Gallery open 10 a.m. to 2 in celebrating Jumpstart p.m. Monday to Wednesday, Day, in recognition of its 2 to 6 p.m. Thursday and One Million Balls campaign Friday. that helps children particiHealth pate in sports. Lots of activ• Mondays in May is ities planned for May 26 at biking day. Meet at Gerick’s Trail Canadian Tire with Cycle for a free safety check all proceeds going to the then head out on a leisurely Jumpstart program. ride through the neighbour• The J. L Crowe Players hood. Meet at Gerick’s May present “The Outsiders” 22, 28 at 5p.m. for a fun and at Charles Bailey Theatre, healthy pedal just be sure to May 26 at 7:30 p.m. A stage bring your doctor’s blessing adaptation based on the and a helmet. novel by S. E. Hinton. $12 Other admission. • The Alliance Church is • Sign up for Canadian offering a “Meeting Place” Cancer Society’s Relay for

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Life May 26 at 10 a.m. at Haley Park. A chance to celebrate cancer survivors, remember those we’ve lost and join our communities to fight back, so that one day we won’t have to think about cancer. Call 364-0403 for more info. • The Greater Trail Catholic Community invites all Parishioners to an open air mass and family picnic on Pentecost Sunday, May 27 at St. Michael’s School. Tickets must be purchased by Sunday. For more information please contact the Church at 368-6677. • The Charles Bailey theatre will be hosting the hunt for Trail’s Best Singer on May 31, at 6:30 p.m. The top two Trail singers advance to the Kootenay Championships, June 23 in Cranbrook, over $5000 in prizes. For information call 1-250-428-0305 To submit to the Grapevine email sports@trailtimes.ca.

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PROVINCIAL VERNON

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Okanagan Lake discharge proposed BY RICHARD ROLKE Vernon Morning Star

The contentious issue of pumping treated effluent into Okanagan Lake could surface again. The City of Vernon is updating its liquid waste management plan and it’s been suggested reclaimed water could be discharged into the lake instead of presently spraying it on fields and parks for irrigation. “The quality of the reclaimed water is better than creek water going into the lake,� said Coun. Catherine Lord. An outfall pipe in Okanagan Lake was constructed in the late 1980s. That decision was extremely divisive, with some residents and environmental groups opposing the possibility of discharges. There has only been one discharge

ever — in 1996 — and that’s because a wet summer made irrigation challenging and the reservoir level had to be reduced. A similar situation arose in 2008 and the city found itself fighting off legal action from Save Our Lakes. In the end, a discharge was not required. Given that history, Coun. Patrick Nicol isn’t convinced a reference to discharge should be part of the new liquid waste management plan. “My sense is our community is proud not to discharge,� he said of using treated effluent as a resource. A committee of residents and government agency representatives is currently working on the plan. Of about 25 in attendance, 78 per cent agreed that lake discharge is OK as long as provincial standards are met.

KELOWNA

City needs help to fight pine beetle BY ALISTAIR WATERS Kelowna Capital News

Kelowna is looking for financial assistance from the province, through the Union of B.C. Municipalities, to help it fight the mountain pine beetle. According to Blair Stewart, the city’s urban forestry supervisor, with 24 per cent of the trees in the

city ponderosa pines and 60 to 80 per cent expected to be infected by 2018, the potential for serious damage here is high. “It’s not a question of if, but rather when,� Stewart told council Monday. While infestation rates have been slower here than in other parts of the province, the city

has been active in trying to attack the problem, which has seen vast stands of trees in northern and central B.C. killed by the beetle in recent years. The city, through a partnership with the federal government, has received $1.27 million in funding through 2014 to help with beetle control measures.

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ICBC is taking another run at reforming its premium system to punish high-risk drivers and reward safer ones, but this time it won’t take aim at speeders. The move comes one year after Justice Minister Shirley Bond shot down a first attempt as ill-considered, particularly a proposal that just one speeding ticket trigger higher auto insurance premiums for three years. “We heard loud and clear last year that people were uncomfortable with some of the proposals being put forward,� said Steve Crombie, ICBC vice-president of corporate communications. “The single speeding ticket option is off the table.� This time the public auto insurer isn’t spelling out any preferred scenario, but will sample public opinion on a series of options at province-wide open houses and online consultations.

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The main goal remains the same: adjust basic insurance premiums based on the driver’s history of at-fault crashes rather than just the claims against the vehicle. The result would be a revenue-neutral shift of insurance costs onto anyone who repeatedly crashes. ICBC says two thirds of drivers would pay even less insurance than they already do, while one third would pay significantly more. It suggests typical low- to medium-risk drivers who are either crash-free or perhaps have just one crash over the past decade might see their basic insurance rates drop from $825 to $675, while a high-risk driver who enjoys a hefty discount despite multiple crashes may see their cost rise from $875 to $1,250. “This is a redistribution of existing premiums,� Crombie said. “We’re hoping people look

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NATIONAL QUEBEC

OCCUPIERS LEAVE SITE PEACEFULLY

Protest gangs storm classes THE CANADIAN PRESS

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Ken Canning, who has been living at the Occupy site in downtown St. John’s since October, gathers up some of his belongings after city officials stated that all protesters must leave Harbourside Park by midnight Tuesday. It was one of the only permanent camps left in North America after officials in most major cities, including Vancouver and Toronto, tore down other sites. Occupy NL leader Thomas Clarke says the demonstrators cleaned up ahead of schedule to stress that this is a peaceful, inclusive movement that’s here to stay.

MONTREAL - Protesters stormed into a university, many of them with their faces covered by masks, and worked through the hallways Wednesday on the hunt for classes to disrupt. The protesters were enforcing their declared strikes, and resented the fact that some students have used legal injunctions to return to school. Carrying a list of scheduled classes, about 100 hard-core protesters marched through pavilions at the Universite du Quebec a Montreal. Making noise with drums and whistles, they made their way through the main UQAM building, splitting up on a number of occasions as they searched for ongoing classes. A masked protestester would yell out marching orders for the next target, such as: “Pavilion M!� They entered a contract-law class after walking up nine flights of stairs. In that classroom, the group began flicking on and off the lights, and repeatedly yelling, “Scab!� at the stunned group of students seat-

ed inside. A few men even grabbed two female students by the arm, telling them to get out. One spray-painted a red message on the wall of the classroom: “On strike, dammit!� The teacher and students shouted at the protesters and told them to leave. But during the 10-minute standoff, most of the students eventually gave up and left the classroom, as did the teacher. Some of those who remained got into heated discussions with the protesters, as they yelled obscenities at each other. The protesters then worked their way toward another class. They had marched east on De Maisonneuve Boulevard for a few minutes before they found their target: 1001 De Maisonneuve East. They chanted, “Who owns UQAM? We own UQAM!� None of the protesters were carrying weapons. They did, however, get into students’ faces, shouting at them, shoving their books and climbing on desks. Some annoyed students reported the incident to police.

G20 report blasts police for violations of civil rights THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO - Police violated civil rights, detained people illegally and used excessive force during the G20 summit two years ago, a new report concludes. The report by Ontario’s independent police watchdog also blasts the temporary detention centre set up by Toronto police for its poor planning, design and operation that saw people detained illegally. The Office of the Independent Police Review Director found police breached several constitutional rights during the tumultuous event, in which more than 1,100 people were arrested, most to be released without charge. “Some police officers ignored basic rights citizens have under the charter and overstepped their authority when they stopped and searched people arbitrarily and without legal justification,� the review states. The 300-page

report, which provides a detailed look at the events that weekend, finds that protesters were not the only ones who resorted to violence. “Numerous police officers used excessive force when arresting individuals, and seemed to send a message that violence would be met with violence,� the report states. “The reaction created a cycle of escalating responses from both sides.� The report takes aim at police tactics at the provincial legislature, which had been set up in advance as a protest zone. It says the force used for crowd control and in making arrests was “in some cases excessive.� “It is fair to say the level of force used in controlling the crowds and making arrests at Queen’s Park was higher than anything the general public had witnessed before in Toronto.� It also concludes mass arrests outside

a downtown hotel were “unlawful,� and a dawn raid and arrest of people at a university residence was done without the required warrants. The office, under director Gerry McNeilly, slams police for “kettling� scores of people - many passersby - at a downtown intersection for several hours in a severe thunderstorm, calling it “unreasonable, unnecessary and unlawful.� Even officers in place thought the situation untenable, with one describing the incident commander as “maniacal,� the report says. “Where are they going to give them a chance to disperse?�

one officer asked. “They aren’t, that’s the problem,� another replied. “Well, that’s stupid.� In regard to the temporary detention centre, the report criticizes senior officers for failing to take adequate steps to address problems. Among complaints were overcrowding, lack of food and water or access to lawyers, the use of flex cuffs and strip searches. Detainees had to use toilets in full view of others and many were held illegally. Among those were Tommy Taylor, who spent almost 24 hours in handcuffs, and his girlfriend, who had her

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bra seized as a possible weapon. An emotional Taylor said he’s still looking for justice and accountability from those responsible for the fiasco. “The leadership of that weekend - there are people who do not deserve to have their jobs any more,� said Taylor, who was “scooped up� off the sidewalk, even though he wasn’t part of the protest. “Everyone keeps passing the buck.� Canadians are good at telling other countries about civil rights and how to treat protesters, Taylor said. “We get in other countries’ faces about that,� he said.

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“When it happens here, we’re trying to sweep it under the carpet. It’s utterly ridiculous and shameful,� he added. Because of shoddy paperwork, McNeilly said it was impossible to state accurately the number of people arrested over the course of the summit weekend - the largest mass arrest in Canadian history. The report makes 42 recommendations. Among them, it 5)& ,005&/":n4 05& &/":n4 0/-:

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ommentaries on American politics invariably refer to the degree of polarization, often describing it as unprecedented. Let’s take a look at where it came from. On the matter of rhetoric and invective, American political life has traditionally been a fairly rough business. And 150 years ago, differences culminated in a protracted and brutal civil war, the after-effects of which lingered for decades. Even today, southern whites will talk about the “recent unpleasantness.” Still, it’s true to say that for a decade or so after World War II there was a substantial degree of consensus. Indeed, the perceived common ground was such that both Republicans and Democrats pursued Dwight Eisenhower as a presidential candidate. And as far as public policy discourse was concerned, the flow was overwhelmingly in the liberal direction. In retreat and disarray, American conservatism seemed to be reduced to what one critic described as “irritable mental gestures.” The first stirrings of

pushback – and subsequent polarization – can be traced to November 1955, when William F. Buckley launched National Review magazine. Alarmed by the lack of an effective conservative intellectual voice, Buckley was determined to create a counterforce to established liberal periodicals like The New Republic and The Nation. The magazine’s debut issue dramatically defined its role: “It stands athwart history, yelling Stop, at a time when no one else is inclined to do so, or to have much patience with those who so urge it.” Initially, it was a hard slog. Circulation lagged way behind that of its liberal rivals, advertising revenue was sparse, and money was a perpetual problem. However, seeds were sown – a charter subscriber was one Ronald Reagan, then still a Hollywood actor. And as early as 1964, the magazine was a critical part of the movement that won the Republican presidential nomination for Barry Goldwater. Mind you, the resulting electoral wipe-out seemed to render that very much a pyrrhic victory.

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While conservatives licked their wounds, the polarization on the other side of the spectrum came into full bloom. It wasn’t a defensive reaction. Indeed, conventional wisdom held that American conservatism had been effectively killed by Goldwater’s defeat. Thus freed from any perceived challenge on the right, many liberals shifted leftwards in a process fuelled by unrest about the Vietnam War and civil rights. There was also what became an intense dislike of Lyndon Johnson. Johnson may have been overwhelmingly elected as Democratic president in 1964, but by the end of his term he was a pariah in his own party. And the animus was

qualitatively different from the kind of criticism levelled against Dwight Eisenhower and John Kennedy. Johnson wasn’t portrayed as merely misguided, inept, or lazy. He was evil. Rhetorical polarization crossed a line and it’s never really come back. Unsurprisingly, this ferment provided the Democratic left with its own ideological moment, courtesy of George McGovern capturing the 1972 presidential nomination. It came with much chatter about the New Politics, and hopes of victory were high. However, when election day rolled around, McGovern did as poorly as Goldwater had eight years earlier. In fact, whereas Goldwater had managed to win six states, McGovern only took one plus the District of Columbia. And to add insult to injury, even his home state turned its back on him. But here’s the rub. The insurgencies of both right and left initially produced electoral disaster, but over time they took control of their respective parties. Internally, and in opposite directions, each party

became more ideologically homogeneous. And as liberals were effectively squeezed to the Republican fringes and conservatives similarly marginalized within Democratic ranks, polarization became progressively more pronounced. If it’s true that even Ronald Reagan might be too moderate for the modern Republicans, then it’s equally true that the hawkish John Kennedy would be out of touch with contemporary Democratic orthodoxy. Once upon a time, it was common to read complaints about the high degree of similarity between the two parties. As the argument went, the voters had no real choice. But clear choice brings its own risks. What starts out as idealism can morph into pure ideology. And righteous indignation can calcify into mere self-righteousness. Perhaps there’s a lesson here. Beware of what you ask for. You mightn’t like it when you get it. Troy Media columnist Pat Murphy worked in the Canadian financial services industry for over 30 years.


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Relay needs your support We are a group of high school students and our friends and family, and our team name is YOLO. It stands for You Only Live Once. As a team we are strong believers in living our lives to the fullest, and cancer is taking this opportunity away from our friends and family. This is why we chose YOLO. At first it was overwhelming to see how many people were willing to donate to our Relay team. Because it was our first time with Relay, Mandy put our fundraising goal as $300. We quickly realized that we would be raising much more. We signed up for Relay just a couple of weeks ago and already we have raised over $1,500! We go the word out through Facebook and e-mails to our family and friends, asking for donations as well as asking them

to join our team. I also invited Relay For Life representatives to make a presentation to our school in Salmo, which helped us recruit teammates. When you do a fundraiser you see how many people really care about a good cause, and I think one of the reasons we raised so much in so little time is due to living in such a small community and having so many strong connections. Everyone is always willing to help each other. I can’t wait to see how much we end up raising! Our fundraising ideas for the next couple weeks include asking different community groups for donations, and our friends are shaving their heads- they are donating $100 per head shaved, which is amazing! Five of them have shaved their heads so far and in total they have raised $700! We also

had a bake sale. We are really looking forward to Relay day! All of us are especially looking forward to the luminary ceremony because I have put my mom and a friend’ mom’s names in there, and Mandy will be putting her grandpa’s name on a luminary too. Mandy says she feels blessed to have the opportunity to be involved in such a day, and we are all so happy to be a part of this as participants and volunteers to help fight back against cancer! Register as a team, participant or volunteer at www.relaybc.ca today – it’s not too late! The Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay For Life is coming May 26 at Haley Park in Trail. Kirsten Faris Mandy Huser Lynsey Gray Salmo

Summit probe needs broader inquiry An editorial from the Toronto Star There’s some comfort in knowing that the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, at least, kept their cool when others didn’t during Toronto’s Group of 20 summit fiasco. The Mounties didn’t use excessive force, behave as agents provocateurs or bungle their duties, the RCMP complaints commission has just concluded in a longawaited report. Yet while the panel finds the Mounties acted in a “reasonable and appropriate” way, it highlights other problems policing the G8/G20 summits. Concerns are still bubbling up two years after Toronto was rocked by violent anarchy and mass arrests. Activists were denied their rights, bystanders were arrested and people got hurt. That’s why we need a broad federal/provincial public inqui-

ry to determine why Prime Minister Stephen Harper insisted on holding the G20 here, why Premier Dalton McGuinty granted 21,000 police enhanced powers without properly informing the public, and how the police behaved. Sadly, few politicians want to tackle these issues. The RCMP probe casts troubling new light on what the Canadian Civil Liberties Association calls a “chaotic police command environment” in the city core on June 27, 2010. The RCMP also arrested two plain-clothes Toronto cops. Why? The panel couldn’t get an answer. Some Mounties also reluctantly helped “kettle” protesters, against RCMP policy. And there was “inadequate prior planning” for cases where Mounties might be ordered to ignore their policy. Significantly, all this relates to how the RCMP interacted

with the Toronto Police Service, the Ontario Provincial Police and other agencies. While all the major forces have looked into their own discrete roles, and various watchdogs have had their say, no one has had a mandate to pull together all the pieces. That leaves the CCLA pushing, rightly, for a comprehensive federal-provincial inquiry to probe not only “the interplay between various police forces,” but also such issues as overall leadership, command and communications. The police turned Toronto into an armed camp, let rioters run amok, then arrested more than 1,100 people of whom only a few dozen were ever convicted of breaking any law. Two years later, no one has answered for this. The system is failing the very people it is supposed to serve and protect.

Opposition claims Tories muzzle dissent OTTAWA Opposition parties accuse the Harper government of stooping to a petty, new low in the muzzling of dissent. They say the government is using its power to minimize the impact of opposition days - the rare occasions when Liberals and New Democrats get to set the parliamentary agenda, debating motions on any subject of their choosing. They maintain the government is punishing parties that offend the ruling Conservatives

by scheduling opposition days for times when they’re least likely to be noticed. A case in point: the Liberals’ next opposition day has been scheduled for this Friday - before a long weekend and a breakweek for Parliament, when there will be only two hours for debate and few MPs in the House of Commons. Liberals say government House leader Peter Van Loan told his Liberal counterpart, Marc Garneau, that the less-than-optimal

timing was deliberate, payback for the Liberals using their last opposition day to hammer the government over the impact of budget cuts on food safety. What apparently sparked Van Loan’s ire was that Liberals had compared the cuts to those made by the former Conservative government of Mike Harris in Ontario, which they linked to the deadly E. coli outbreak in Walkerton. “That ‘went too far’ and so wings had to be clipped,” interim

Liberal Leader Bob Rae wrote last week in a blog post, recounting Van Loan’s explanation for the timing of the Liberals’ next opposition day. Rae cited the incident as one of many examples that Canadians are “now living in a democracy with dictatorial tendencies.” “I think there’s a message being sent,” Garneau said. And the message is: “Behave yourself. (If not,) they have some ways of making things difficult.”

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PEOPLE OBITUARIES HUGHES, WES — April, 1948 - January 17, 2012. Family and friends will be gathering at Beaver Creek Park on Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 1:00pm to remember Wes.

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‘Octomom’ battles bankruptcy THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LA HABRA, Calif. - ‘Octomom’ Nadya Suleman has failed to file the proper paperwork in her bankruptcy case, opening the door to creditors to collect debts and allowing a foreclosure to go ahead against the house she lives in. The Orange County Register reports that Suleman’s case was thrown out Tuesday for failing to file a dozen financial documents and statements required to file for bankruptcy. Suleman is an unemployed single mother of 14 children who became famous after giving birth to octuplets in 2009. Her octuplets are the world’s longest living set.

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Canadian joins Jordan’s royal family THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA - A barnstorming Stratford, Ont. woman with a daredevil streak and a passion for adventure has quietly become a member of Jordan’s royal family. Aerobatic pilot Basmah Hasan became Princess Basmah in January after she wed Prince Hamzah of Jordan’s Hashemite royal family. Hamzah is the son of the late King Hussein and his American-born wife, Queen Noor, and a senior officer in Jordan’s armed forces. He is the half-brother of the current King, Abdullah II, and for a

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William (Bill) Peter Benzer February 20, 1933 – April 13, 2012 It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden, but peaceful passing of our dear Dad. Bill was born & raised in Kelowna. He met Sybil there in 1951 & they were married in Vancouver in 1958. They moved to Terrace from Vancouver in 1963 to continue his trade as a Dental Technician. He opened Terrace Dental Lab & continued to “go to the office” for the rest of his life. He volunteered as a firefighter from 19641991 & worked as a paid staff of the Terrace Fire Department from June 1969 until he retired in June 1988. He also tended ambulance & participated in first aid competitions during that time. Being part of the fire hall community meant so much to him, he really enjoyed everything about it & all the friends he made. Early years in Terrace were spent camping, fishing, gardening, exploring back roads hunting grouse & other typical Terrace adventures. He was a proud Dad & all of his life he was active in our lives, supporting our activities & he was welcoming to all of our friends. After they retired, he & Sybil did some travelling which they both enjoyed very much. On the list was a cruise of the Panama Canal, which was a dream of Dad’s. He was also a proud “Terraceite” & volunteered much of his time: coaching hockey, driving, delivering meals on wheels, volunteer bureau, music festival, playing Santa (with big eyebrows), etc. He enjoyed square dancing, curling, playing cards/ crib, word puzzles & keno. He is survived by his beloved wife Sybil, his Brother in Law Ted & Cathy Rabone of Surrey, Brothers: Joe Benzer of Merritt, Ernie & Kaye Benzer of Kelowna, Art & Gail Benzer of Montrose, his much loved Children: Carla & Don McColl, Nancy & Ron Ross, Russell & Beth Benzer & his cherished Grandchildren: Andrew, Kenny (& Lenay) & Eric McColl, Brianna (& Tiger), Nadia & Marlee Benzer. He also has 11 nieces/nephews & their families who were very dear to him. He was always SO proud of his Grandkids & spent many years following all of their activities. His door was open to all visitors, any age, neighbours, friends, anyone. He always had a cheerful “hi-ya” greeting for everyone. He loved being happy & having fun & seeing others having fun meant everything to him. He had a really great sense of humour, even on a crabby day you could make him laugh. To honour & respect his wishes, no service will be held. A family celebration of life will be held at a later date. Please feel free to celebrate his life how you wish, he would really like that, & so would we. He was blessed with so many great friends & he very much valued & treasured ALL of them. There are many, many happy memories. We would like to sincerely thank all of his friends & our family & friends & co workers & those in the community who have helped & supported us through this difficult time, we are truly humbled & appreciative. He was loved, & we are comforted in knowing that, Thank you. We know he will be greatly missed & fondly remembered by so many. For those interested, donations in his memory can be made to: R.E.M. Lee Hospital Foundation, Box 1067, Terrace BC V8G 4V1 ...or Terrace Happy Gang Centre, payable to: BC Old Age Pensioners - Branch 73 Terrace, 3226 Kalum St, Terrace BC V8G 2N1 ...or another local community charity or cause of your choice

short time had been Crown Prince before being replaced by his nephew in 2004. The couple met while 33-year-old Hasan was working as the chief pilot at the Royal Aero Sports Club of Jordan last year. She had blazed a trail in the skies over the Arab world by becoming the first certified aerobatic pilot and a certified glider pilot in the country. The prince, 32, was a fixed-wing pilot trained at Britain’s Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. “She fell in love with this man, madly in love with him, they’re very much in love,” says sister Yasmen Hasan of Ottawa, the family’s spokesperson. “You can just see it. When you’re in the room with them it’s electric. She happened to fall in love with a man who’s a prince, but it’s the man she’s with, that’s who she’s dedicated her life to, and him to her, and he just happened to have that title and come from that family.” Hasan had moved to Jordan in 2004, leaving her mathematics studies at the University of Western Ontario to pursue a dream of becoming a pilot. Her parents Mike and Halloul were from affluent Jordanian families, their four children were born in Canada. Sister Yasmen, who lives in Ottawa, says Basmah always had the spirit of adventure. “In high school, she started cycling and going different places like Panama and doing tours, and she used to go to Grand Bend (Ont.) to skydive for the weekend,” said Hasan. “She’s a totally adventurous person, but she’s the most humble, graceful, gracious, intelligent person you’re ever going to meet. She fits perfectly

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Princess Basmah al Hussein, formerly Basmah Hasan of Stratford, Ont. (left) and groom is Prince Hamzah Al Hussein of Jordan pose with Jordan’s King Abdullah II. with the (royal) family, she really does.” Basmah Hasan kept adding up her pilot credentials, learning how to do aerial manoeuvres, how to fly engineless soaring aircraft, how to fly commercial and jump planes and how to ferry planes to other countries. She is also a certified flight instructor who has taken other women under her wing. In a 2011 interview with Australia’s Aviator magazine, Hasan spoke candidly about her love of flight. “Aerobatic flying is blood pumping, exciting, thrilling, challenging, and in my opinion unmatched by any other sport in terms of adrenaline and skill,” she said. “It has been compared to driving a racing car in three dimensions. It pushes skills to the ultimate, and completely changes your perceptions of time.” The Hasan family was thrown into another dimension as they received notice late last year that Basmah was to become a royal. Sister Yasmen calls the whole wedding “surreal,” as she and her family stood alongside King Abdullah II, his wife Queen Rania,

and Queen Noor for the nuptials. The small ceremony took place at Hasan’s grandfather’s home in Amman, the same place where their parents had been married in 1976.

“We’ve always been in love with (Jordan), as much as we love being Canadian first.” YASMEN HASAN

The new Princess Basmah al Hussein wore a blush, beaded and embroidered dress picked out for her by elegant new mother-inlaw Queen Noor. Yasmen Hasan says while the experience was unusual, the fact her sister was marrying a Jordanian and making her life there was not. Father Mike was a restaurant owner and businessman around southern Ontario, but her parents made it a point to keep strong ties to their homeland. “We’re very proud Jordanians, it’s our heritage, we went every summer,” said Hasan. “We’ve always been in love with that country, as much as we love

being Canadian first. For her to blend the two cultures and upbringing and experience together was pretty remarkable.” What’s next for the high-flying princess is not clear. The Jordanian royal family jealously guards its privacy, and even her sister knows few details about Basmah’s immediate plans. “She’s just very happy, and she’s started her life with him a few months ago and that’s it, that’s all I know. She’s happy to be in Jordan. It’s been her home for the last seven years and she’s happy it’s now part of her life permanently.” King Abdullah has been under pressure to introduce democratic reforms, Jordan’s constitutional monarchy not immune to the Arab Spring that swept the region. Protests have gone on in Jordan for the past year-anda-half, aimed at loosening the royal family’s grip on government. Last week, Jordan’s Parliament passed a law to encourage a true multi-party system in the country, rather than one that favoured the King’s political allies. Parliamentary elections are scheduled for later this year.

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LIFESTYLES Polls show low opinion of Facebook THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK - Facebook’s reach is wide but not deep. Few users surveyed in an Associated Press-CNBC poll say they click on the site’s ads or buy the virtual goods that make money for it. More than 40 per cent of American adults log in to the site - to share news, personal observations, photos and more - at least once a week. In all, some 900 million people around the world are users. But many of them don’t have a very high opinion of Facebook or trust it to keep their information private. If Facebook the company were a Facebook user, it would have a lot

of virtual friends but not many real ones, the poll suggested. Users’ distrust limits the value of the site’s ads. Advertisers want to target their messages to the people most likely to respond to them. And the more Facebook knows about us, the better it will be at tailoring those ads to our interests. Yet in the poll of U.S. adults published Tuesday, only 13 per cent said they trust Facebook “completely” or “a lot” when it comes to keeping their personal information private. A majority, or 59 per cent, said they trust Facebook “only a little,” or “not at all.”

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Despite 30 C weather, Black Jack skiers like Nick Underwood found some snow to work out on up at the biathlon track at Black Jack on the weekend. The skiers enjoyed a three day camp as they start their summer traininng regimen.

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The Silver City Days Bocce Classic unfolded over the weekend with the cream of the 30-team crop rising to the top at the end of the two-day event. From left, the Men’s A event winner went to Celeste Bazzana, and Barbara Dieno, with Anna Barth and Alida Morris taking the Ladies A’s. Tom Hall and Joanee Drystek (missing) won the Men’s B event and John and Lori (missing) Wamsley captured the Men’s C event.

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Hockey MEMORIAL CUP PARTICIPANTS Edmonton Oil Kings (WHL champions) London Knights (OHL champions) Saint John Sea Dogs (QMJHL champions) Shawinigan Cataractes (host) All Times Eastern Today’s Game Edmonton vs. Shawinigan, 7 p.m. Saturday Game London vs. Saint John, 7 p.m. Sunday Game Shawinigan vs. London, 7 p.m. Monday, May 21 Edmonton vs. Saint John, 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 22 London vs. Edmonton, 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 23 Shawinigan vs. Saint John, 7 p.m. Thursday, May 24 Tiebreaker (if required) Third vs. Fourth Places, 7 p.m. Friday, May 25 Semifinal Second vs. Third Places, 7 p.m. Saturday, May 26 No Games Scheduled. Sunday, May 27 Championship First Place vs. Semifinal Winner, 7 p.m. IIHF MEN’S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP At Helsinki and Stockholm All Times Eastern PRELIMINARY ROUND Group A GP W OW OL L GF GA Pt x-Canada 7 6 0 1 0 35 15 19 x-U.S. 7 4 2 0 1 32 17 16 x-Finland 7 5 0 0 2 21 14 15 x-Slov 7 5 0 0 2 21 13 15 France 7 3 0 0 4 21 32 9

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CHESTERMERE, Alta. - Lyall Marshall pushed harder through the pain, the numb toes and utter exhaustion whenever he saw his daughter’s dimpled smile through the Plexiglas. The geologist and 39 other amateur hockey players were waiting Wednesday for the final buzzer marking the end of what they believe will be the world’s longest hockey game - while at the same time raising more than $1 million for children fighting cancer. The game - totalling 246 hours over 11 days - was to end at 6 p.m. for a shot at the Guinness World Records book. “I miss my life, and I miss my kids, and I want to be home,” Marshall said during a break on the bench at the Chestermere Recreation Centre, just east of Calgary. “The world record is important,

but I think it’s more important everyone here is doing it for the kids.” His oldest daughter, six-year-old Diamond, is in remission from a rare form of adrenal cancer. She captured hearts across the country last summer when she darted out to greet the Duchess of Cambridge on a royal tour stop in Calgary. Prince William’s new bride, Kate, spoke with the girl and gave her a hug. “She’s a little princess herself in my eyes,” said her father. “She’s an amazing, resilient kid who just goes through everything and anything that is thrown at her and keeps improving.” Marshall detailed his daughter’s medical history: 13 surgeries, eight rounds of chemotherapy, several radiation treatments and a bonemarrow transplant. She is still undergoing some therapy in hospital but made a few trips to the rink to watch her daddy play.

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Baseball Eastern League Eastern Division W L Pct. GB Reading (Phillies) 23 15 .605 New Britain (Twins) 22 15 .595 1/2 Trenton (Yankees) 19 16 .543 2 1/2 Binghamton (Mets) 17 19 .472 5 New Hampshire (Jays) 15 21 .417 7 Portland (Red Sox) 14 25 .359 9 1/2 Western Division W L Pct. GB Akron (Indians) 23 14 .622 Harrisburg (Nationals) 21 16 .568 2 Erie (Tigers) 20 18 .526 3 1/2 Richmond (Giants) 19 19 .500 4 1/2 Bowie (Orioles) 15 22 .405 8 Altoona (Pirates) 14 22 .389 8 1/2 Wednesday’s Games Erie 2, Akron 1 Reading 7, Portland 3 New Hampshire 3, New Britain 0, 1st game Trenton at Binghamton, 6:35 p.m. Harrisburg at Richmond, 6:35 p.m. Altoona at Bowie, 7:05 p.m. New Hampshire at New Britain, 7:35 p.m., 2nd game Today’s Games New Hampshire at New Britain, 10:35 a.m. Trenton at Binghamton, 6:35 p.m. Harrisburg at Richmond, 6:35 p.m. Altoona at Bowie, 7:05 p.m. Friday’s Games Binghamton at Portland, 6 p.m. Erie at Altoona, 6:30 p.m. Bowie at Harrisburg, 7 p.m. Richmond at Akron, 7:05 p.m. Trenton at New Hampshire, 7:05 p.m. New Britain at Reading, 7:05 p.m.

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The Langley, B.C., native will appeal the suspension. That means he is available to play tonight with the Jays opening a two-game series against the New York Yankees. “I feel I have the right to explain my side of the story about what happened last night,” Lawrie, who said he expected a suspension, told reporters. He said his defence “in a nutshell is just I didn’t mean to hit him.”

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BY JESSICA SCHWITEK Golden Star

Residents in the community of Field are struggling to cope with the news that federal budget cuts will be causing some very significant changes with Parks Canada. Not only has Parks Canada decided to stop grooming 36 kilometres (which is more than half) of ski trails in Yoho National Park, but they have changed the hours at the Field visitor information centre, which will now be closed over the winter and shoulder seasons. “This is about Parks Canada turning its back on us,� said Chair of the Field Community Council, Craig Chapman. There are 134 residents in Field, and they rely on the tourism industry to keep the community going. These decisions by Parks Canada place a greater priority with the summer tourists, which they say account for roughly 87 per cent of the visitors to Yoho National Park.

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“Suddenly overnight, they’ve announced that we’re no longer a winter destination,� said Chapman. Residents in Field worry that turning their backs on the winter tourists, most notably the cross country skiers who flock to the area for the 60 km of groomed trails including the Natural Bridge trail, Emerald Lake loop, Field to Emerald Lake trail and Takkakaw Falls Road, will have a negative ripple throughout the town. Golden residents often make the trip to Field to enjoy the nordic trails at Emerald Lake. The Kicking Horse Ski Club used to share the grooming responsibility with Yoho National Park. But two years ago the park took over completely, as the club, with an aging base, was having difficulty maintaining the reponsibility. The news that parks would cease to continue grooming was a shock. Grooming of the cross coun-

BY LORNE ECKERSLEY Creston Valley Advance

A bylaw amendment that would have banned backyard bird-feeding except in the winter was defeated at the May 8 regular Creston town council meeting. Amendments to waste management regulations bylaw No. 1395 were intended to reduce attractants to

try trails in Lake Louise and Banff National Park will not be cut. The money that will be saved from these cuts, will not make up for the loss of tourism revenue Field will see. “These are not logical decisions,� said Chapman. “And nobody is going to accept this. We’re going to keep pushing, and hopefully get these two decisions reversed.� Member of Parliament David Wilks will be in Field at the Field Community Centre on May 21 from 2 to 3 p.m. to discuss the cuts with the community. Locals have already begun a letter-writing campaign to lobby Environment Minister Peter Kent. These changes are the result of major cutbacks in parks across the country from the 2012 budget. Across Canada, 605 Parks Canada employees were given lay-off notices and 1,072 will see their hours reduced.

“problem animals� on properties within the town of Creston. Two readings were passed at the previous meeting but the final approval failed, with Coun. Tanya Ducharme, a previous supporter, out of town on business on Tuesday. A motion by Coun. Judy Gadicke to defer the decision until all

councillors were in attendance was defeated when Mayor Ron Toyota cast a tying vote. “Our staff worked long and hard to create the amendments to address concerns brought to council by Bear Aware representatives last year and as far as I’m concerned the discussion is over,� said Toyota.


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Ask girlfriend where relationship can improve Dear Annie: For the past five years, I’ve been with the most wonderful woman. “Jane” and I plan to marry, but we haven’t set a date because she has two adult daughters who still live at home, and their future plans are unsettled. Her younger daughter, “Trudi,” is 24 and recovering from a debilitating gambling problem. Trudi lost her job, got caught stealing family heirlooms and was arrested for drunk driving. Jane eventually kicked her out. Trudi bounced from place to place, landed at a homeless shelter, met an irresponsible young man and got pregnant. At that point, Jane made the difficult decision to bring Trudi back home so she could help raise her grandchild. Things actually worked out. Trudi is sober and no longer gambling, and she has become a trusted member of the household again. (The father of

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the baby is not in the picture.) Trudi hasn’t had much opportunity to look for a job. Jane works all day and then goes home to take care of her granddaughter. The other daughter is busy with work, school and a serious boyfriend. She does not take much interest in her niece. In the past 18 months, intimate relations with Jane have steadily declined. Menopause is a factor, but it’s mostly because she has a lot on her plate. She hasn’t been to my house in months, and when I’m at hers, I try to care for the baby so Jane can sit down and rest. I feel like our relationship is slipping

away. We’ve talked briefly about it, but I simply want more than Jane can give. Is this just a rough patch, or is this our new relationship? -- Too Much Dear Too Much: You sound like a good guy who is trying to help with a stressful situation. Raising a baby is exhausting, and we are certain that Jane appreciates your patience and assistance. Instead of pressuring her for intimacy, ask what she thinks you can do to improve your relationship. She will always have two daughters and a grandchild. Decide whether you can handle that. Dear Annie: For 30 years, my cousins and I were good friends. We went places together and had lunches. They seemed to enjoy the gatherings as much as I did. About three years ago, they stopped calling to make a date, leaving it up to me. Not long after that, I discov-

ered they were meeting with my nieces, but not including me. I didn’t understand the reason, but tried not to let it bother me. Now they are including the nieces’ husbands, and I’m still not part of the festivities. I am deeply hurt and feel ostracized. Family has always been important to me, and I have strived to be a congenial person. Most people seem to enjoy my company. Do I pretend this is OK, or do I ignore their existence like they do with me? -- Outcast Dear Outcast: We can see how this would be hurtful, but let’s give them the benefit of the doubt. They may simply be waiting for you to schedule the next dinner date and, in the meantime, are enjoying their nieces’ company. Pick up the phone, tell them it’s been bothering you and ask whether there is a problem that can be resolved.

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ently not a problem, he needs to feel that he is valued. You should have suggested that he find a nonprofit organization that needs volunteers. He might be able to get work that is related to whatever he did in his previous

career, and this might even lead to a paying job down the line. In any case, it is a winwin-win: Jim wins, the nonprofit wins, and his wife wins by having a happier husband and fewer arguments. -- Been There

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YOUR HOROSCOPE By Francis Drake For Friday, May 18, 2012 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Double-check all your financial negotiations today. Something fuzzy could be present. You might not have all the facts, or the facts you do have might be faulty. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your idealism is aroused today. Quite likely, you’ll feel more emotional about something, especially if you encounter someone who’s down on his or her luck. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You easily will put the wants and needs of others before your own because you feel quite selfless today. While it’s OK to act on this generous impulse, do make sure you have the real picture. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Today you’re entertaining goals that are more idealistic than usual. You might

want to work with a group or a charitable organization to help those who are less fortunate. (A noble impulse, indeed.) LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Others see you in an idealized way today. This could be flattering; however, they also might misunderstand your intentions about something. Be aware of this. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Be careful about being seduced by a teacher or group that others might consider to be a cult. You’re very vulnerable to being swayed by others today, especially smooth talkers. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) This is a poor day to divide money or discuss how to share an inheritance or deal with shared property. There’s too much confusion. (Plus, people might not be completely truthful today.)

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) You’re very tuned in to partners and close friends today. It’s almost as if you can mind-read. You can trust your intuition about what others want from you. SAGITTARUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) You might feel unusually sympathetic toward a coworker today, or, vice versa, you might elicit the sympathy of a co-worker. Either

way, your relationships at work will be personal today. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) You’re definitely in touch with your creative talents today. Because your imagination is so active, it’s easy to dream up new ideas, concepts and ways of doing things. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Family conversations will be mutually sympathetic today.

Someone might need to cry on your shoulder today, or perhaps, it’s the other way around? PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Don’t worry if you spend a lot of time daydreaming today. Just call it a mental health day. YOU BORN TODAY You’re very committed to what you do. This is why it’s easy for you to be so dedicated to whatever you value. You’re respon-

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Personals ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 250-368-5651 FOR INFORMATION, education, accommodation and support for battered women and their children call WINS Transition House 250-364-1543

Lost & Found REWARD $500

Please help us Âżnd DINO. 7 mo old Chorkie went missing May 12th around 9pm last seen 3rd Ave running toward hospital

250-512-9045 or 403.701.9591 FOUND: 1 key on Mech/Elec tab, West Trail (Lerose St), 2nd week of May. Claim @ Trail Daily Times. LOST: Silver bracelet w/mushroom design on Saturday @ Silver City Days, downtown Trail/ Cominco Arena. Family treasure - sentimental value. Reward offered. Please call 250-368-6460 REWARD! $500! Lost “DINOâ€? a 7mo old Chorkie. May 12 during ďŹ reworks. Last seen running toward hospital. 250.512.9045 or 403.701.9591

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Experience an asset. Willing to train. Wages based on experience.

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BELLA TiRELAND An Alberta Construction Company is hiring dozer, excavator and rock truck operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilďŹ eld road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.

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fax 250.368.8550 email nationals@trailtimes.ca Information Information Help Wanted Help Wanted

Deadline: 2 days prior to publication by 11am. The Trail Daily Times will continue to publish straight birth announcements free of charge - as always

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Drop in to 1163 Cedar Ave or email your photo, information and Mastercard or Visa number to nationals@trailtimes.ca 250-368-8551 ext 204

The next LPN Day is about 365 days away. Let’s thank them every day until then.

Employment Education/Trade Schools TAYLOR PRO TRAINING *Heavy Equipment Operator Training *Commercial Driver Training Call today 1-877-860-7627 www.taylorprotraining.com

Help Wanted Colander Restaurant is now taking applications for

Line Cook

May 13 was Licensed Practical Nurses Day in BC.

Join us:

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY REGIONAL DISTRICT OF KOOTENAY BOUNDARY Trail Administration OfďŹ ce

Financial OfďŹ cer (Temporary Full Time - 18 Weeks) The Finance Department of the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary is seeking a qualified individual to fill a temporary full time position. Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Financial Officer is responsible for providing varied and complex financial support services to the finance department. The successful applicant will perform a variety of general and specific duties at an intermediate skill level for accounting, customer service and clerical functions within the District office in Trail, BC. These duties include: preparation, processing and compliance reporting of payrolls, accounts payable and receivable, utility billing, cash receipting, and general ledger transactions. The qualified candidate will be a secondary school graduate and will have a diploma in Business Administration or a related field and/or the completion to the mid-level of an accounting accreditation program. Knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting procedures including payroll, budgeting and auditing principals; integrated computerized financial systems and the knowledge and understanding of computerized spreadsheets including Microsoft Office. Five years of related experience, preferably with local government. The Financial Officer must have the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and to deal courteously, tactfully and diplomatically with other employees, the public and elected officials.

It’s the day we celebrated LPNs’ contribution to nursing teams and to the health of our communities.

35 hour workweek, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. Compensation and employment benefits for the position are subject to the local C.U.P.E collective agreement. Current wage rate is $30.29 per hour. A complete job description may be found on the RDKB website www.rdkb.com

Join us in thanking them, every day of the year.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a letter of application and resume, in confidence by 10:00am Tuesday, May 22, 2012 to: Gerry Gardner, Director of Finance, Regional District of Kootenay Boundary 843 Rossland Avenue, Trail, B.C. V1R 4S8 or Fax: (250)368-3990 or, ggardner@rdkb.com.

Career training available Bring resume to 1475 Cedar Ave F/T Line Cook and Kitchen Help Bene¿ts available to the right candidate. Apply at Benedict’s Steakhouse 3 Scho¿eld Highway, Trail 250-368-3360

CBT has two openings:

Uniting nurses for quality healthcare

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CLASSIFIEDS Employment

Employment

Employment

Employment

Services

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Medical/Dental

Financial Services

An Earthmoving Company in Alberta is looking for a 3rd year or Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic. You will be part of a team maintaining and servicing our fleet of Cat dozers, graders and rock trucks plus Deere/Hitachi excavators. You will work at our Modern Shop at Edson, Alberta with some associated field work. Call Contour Construction at (780)723-5051

**WANTED** NEWSPAPER CARRIERS TRAIL DAILY TIMES Excellent Exercise Fun for All Ages Call Today Start Earning Money Tomorrow Circulation Department 250-364-1413 Ext. 206 For more Information

SUTCO Contracting Ltd. has an opportunity in our operations division for a Dispatcher. The position requires an individual that has exceptional interpersonal skills, and can function well in a fast paced environment, whilst tracking and monitoring all driver and vehicle movement. The successful candidate needs to be computer literate with working knowledge of Outlook, Excel and able to learn our dedicated software. Some experience is an asset, but we are willing to train. This position requires flexibility in scheduling and includes rotating days and evening shifts. Fax resumes to Glen @ 250-357-2009 Telephone enquiries 250-357-2612 or www.sutco.ca

SEEKING Experienced Emergency Room Nurses for contracted assignments throughout Western Canada. Assignments vary from 2 weeks to 3 months. Great way to travel Canada and have your travel and housing paid. Apply online at http://www.travelnurse.ca or by calling 1 866 355 8355.

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

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DEBT CONSOLIDATION PROGRAM Helping CANADIANS repay debts, reduce or eliminate interest regardless of your credit!

Qualify Now To Be Debt Free 1-877-220-3328

PAPER CARRIERS Rossland

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 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 Warfield Ironcolt Ave, Mcleod Ave, Route 195 17 papers Plewman Way Blake Court, Shelley St, Whitman Route 434 7 papers Way 2nd Ave, 3rd Ave, Turner Ave

Blueberry

Genelle

Route 308 6 papers 100 St to 104 St

Route 303 16 papers 12th Ave, Grandview Pl

Montrose

Montrose

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

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

Castlegar 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

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

1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) RemoveYourRecord.com

Drywall

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required for busy Nelson drug store. Please send Resume along with Salary Expectations to: Tim at 685 Baker Street, Nelson, BC V1L 4J3

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Financial Services

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Painting & Decorating Garth McKinnon 364-1218

Journeyman Painter Merchandise for Sale

Auctions BC LIVESTOCK is holding a ranch equipment auction Saturday May 26th 10:30A.M. For Craig Ervin of Lone Butte. Tractors, haying equipment, backhoe, trucks, tools, saddles & tack, skidoo’s, quads, lots, lots more. View website at www.bclivestock.bc.ca F.M.I. Call 250-573-3939

Misc. for Sale

10 papers

SCREENED TOP Soil, $30. per yard. 250-367-9308

Call Today! 250-364-1413 ext 206

Houses For Sale

1st Trail Real Estate

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

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MLS# K211761

MLS# K212583

MLS# K210392

MLS# K211391

MLS# K210797

Rossland $295,000

Beaver Falls $209,900

Warfield $235,000

Warfield $185,000

Rossland $359,900

Beaver Falls $349,900

Trail $215,000

Fred Behrens 250-368-1268

Fred Behrens 250-368-1268

Fred Behrens 250-368-1268

Fred Behrens 250-368-1268

Fred Behrens 250-368-1268

Fred Behrens 250-368-1268

Gerry McCasky 250-231-0900

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MLS# K200229

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GREAT 3Bdrm

MLS# K206097

MLS# K200362

MLS# K210284

MLS# K211181

Trail $206,000

Trail $360,000

Trail $249,900

Trail $214,000

Trail $137,500

Warfield $259,900

Trail $229,900

Gerry McCasky 250-231-0900

Gerry McCasky 250-231-0900

Gerry McCasky 250-231-0900

Gerry McCasky 250-231-0900

Gerry McCasky 250-231-0900

Fred Behrens 250-368-1268

Fred Behrens 250-368-1268

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SOLD MLS# K212776

MLS# K205398

MLS# K212336

MLS# K205510

Warfield $227,000

Trail $160,000

Montrose $249,900

Fruitvale $274,500

Fruitvale $274,900

Fruitvale $335,000

Trail $65,000

Fred Behrens 250-368-1268

Fred Behrens 250-368-1268

Fred Behrens 250-368-1268

Rhonda van Tent 250-231-7575

Rhonda van Tent 250-231-7575

Rob Burrus 250-231-4420

Rob Burrus 250-231-4420

MLS# K204952

MLS# K207019

MLS# K206771


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CLASSIFIEDS Merchandise for Sale

Transportation

Transportation

Misc. for Sale

Auto Financing

Motorcycles

24th ANNUAL ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES SALE sponsored by the Vernon Collectors Club at Vernon Curling Rink on Fri. May 25th from 3pm-8pm & Sat. May 26th from 10am-4pm. Approx. 125 tables.$3 admission is good for both days.

Houses For Sale

Scrap Batteries Wanted We buy scrap batteries from cars & trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Call Toll Free 1.877.334.2288

“litter-less”

WANTED TO BUY- ASAPTrail, 2or3 bd house with inlaw/basement suite or potential for suite. 250-231-5686

RV Sites AVORADO RESORT. Beautiful waterfront RV Resort. New Sites For Sale ($63,900). All season, full amenities, clubhouse & beach access. Co-op Resort w/Lifetime Ownership! www.avorado.com Call 250-228-3586.

Rentals

Cars - Domestic 1930 Model-A Ford Tudor, green/ black. Fully restored. Drive it home. Asking $13,000 obo 509-446-1045 or 509-6756432

Apt/Condo for Rent ROSSLAND, bach. apt. Golden City Manor. Over 55. N/S. N/P. Subsidized. 250-3623385, 250-362-5030. SUNNINGDALE, 1bdrm. bachelor or bachelorette. TV cable included, free use of washer and dryer. Private entrance. NS. NP. $500./mo. 250-368-3055 TRAIL, 2 Bedroom suite in House. Ideal location, across from Gyro park, walk to downtown and grocery stores, schools and Hospital. Great unit for a single person. No smoking, no pets. Ref. required. 250-368-7435 TRAIL - clean 2 bed, river views ($650) avail now, 250231-1242 WARFIELD 2bd condo totally renovated 250-362-7716

…show it!

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Call Dennis, Shawn or Paul

for Pre-Approval www.amford.com or www.autocanada.com

$155,000

East Trail

WarÀeld

Fabulous East Trail location close to schools, hospital & Gyro Park. This 4 bdrm home will pleasantly surprise you!

Charming 3 bdrm character home with huge fenced backyard, close to schools, parks & pool!

179,900

DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

1-800-910-6402

www.PreApproval.cc DL# 7557

GUARANTEED

Auto Loans or We Will Pay You $1000

All Makes, All Models. New & Used Inventory.

Trail

F-A E-O ON KIND

www.greatcanadianautocredit.com

Cute 3 bedroom Sunningdale home. All the work is done!

$279,000

Over 1,100 sq.ft. of living located on .27 acres with single car garage, fenced yard, covered deck & 3 bdrms. Affordable living!

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Commercial building currently rented on main Áoor with over 5000 sq ft undeveloped area upstairs. Great potential here!!

We have several building lots and land packages in all areas. Call us today for info. Prices range from $65,000 to $189,000. D RE

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$173,900 4.5

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$209,000

Solid chalet style home on 10 acres at the top of Wilson Road. Stunning views and complete privacy.

Wayne DeWitt ext 25 Mario Berno ext 27

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If you are looking for a beautiful home with an amazing view, this is it!

Newer kitchen, laminate Áoors, 3 bdrms, located in Whispering Pines Park, just steps from the Columbia River. Perfect for seniors!

This home is like new and features new windows, Áooring, doors, bathrooms, the list goes on! Small guest suite as well. You will be impressed.

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Fruitvale

$269,500

Dawn Rosin ext 24 Tom Gawryletz ext 26

$65,000

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Fruitvale

$389,500

A large family home on a great view lot in Fruitvale. Double garage, large rooms throughout with all you would expect in a newer home.

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Shavers Bench

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14 Davis Ave Fruitvale

$279,000

$248,900

Denise Marchi ext 21 Keith DeWitt ext 30

Super development potential in a nice residential neighbourhood in Rossland. 100 x 150 lot with 3 bedroom home.

4 bdrm, 3 bath home. Nice, private & beautifully landscaped back yard.

Montrose

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Nice 3 bedroom home on a large corner lot. Flat yard, fully fenced. Great for kids & pets. Must see!

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Room for the growing family! 5 bdrms, 3 baths, spacious, vaulted ceilings, covered deck. Great family home.

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A great family home on a super lot in a super location near school & parks. 0.28 acres, large wrokshop with Beaver Creek nearby.

Like new inside and out best describes this fully Ànished starter or retirement home. Mint, mint mint! Call today

Super home in a super location. Walk to everything! Newer siding, roof, Áooring, furnace and A/C. Call today.

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This updated home has 5 large bdrms, 2 baths, a spacious kitchen, plus main Áoor laundry.

Genelle

Trail

$249,900

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This great4 bdrm homeis situated on a nicely landscaped corner lot and only 2 blocks from school!

$219,500

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Affordable 3 bdrm home on 4.5 acres with a barn and small creek. Great potential for a nice horse property.

$239,000

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1-888-229-0744 or apply at: Must be employed w/ $1800/mo. income w/ drivers license. DL #30526

$239,900

$239,900

Downtown Trail

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www.allprorealty.ca

Totally modernizce WarÀeld gem! Move in ready. A must to see!

Fruitvale

Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca

250-368-5000

WarÀeld

525 Portia Cres. Sunningdale

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1148 Bay Ave, Trail

Your chance to be your own boss! Successful turn-key operation.

Saturday, May 19 1:30 - 3:30pm

$189,900

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The City of Trail is seeking proposals from organizaƟons or individuals that are qualiĮed to paint the south and west exterior walls of the Trail Memorial Centre. Request for Proposal documents are available on the City’s website at www.trail.ca/tenders.php or by request to Robert Baker at (250) 364-0808. Proposals will be received unƟl 1:00 pm on Tuesday, June 19, 2012.

Well maintained 2 & 3 bedrooms townhouse for rent located in Shaver’s Bench No pets and no smoking Reasonable prices Phone 364-1822 or 364-0931.

Beautiful, Clean and Well Maintained 1, 2, & 3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent Located by the Columbia River in Glenmerry Adult and Seniors oriented, No Pets and No Smoking Reasonable Rents, Come and have a look Phone 250-368-6761 or 250-364-1922

info@youthagainstviolence.com

Fully updated, Àve bedroom, two bath family home, just steps to the school and park.

SOLD

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

BELLA VISTA TOWNHOMES

Houses For Sale

Glenmerry

Transportation

FRANCESCO ESTATES & ERMALINDA APARTMENTS

www.pitch-in.ca

$59,000

City of Trail

250.364.0406

Apt/Condo for Rent

All Pro Realty Ltd.

Duplex / 4 Plex TRAIL, 2-3bdrm. 1bth. N/S, N/P. W/D. $800./mo. +util. References. 250-231-0920

FOR APPOINTMENT TO VIEW, PHONE

Apt/Condo for Rent

Legal Notices

389,900

YOUTH AGAINST VIOLENCE LINE

Houses For Sale

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Scrap Car Removal

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7301 DeVito Drive, Trail BC

1993 YAMAHA VMax, 46,000 kms. New tires, chrome additions, windshield. $3,500. obo. 250-367-6448

Real Estate

Houses For Sale

A terriÀc 3 bdrm full basement home at a great price on a fantastic lot in a super location. New kitchen, good parking!

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$479,500

Rare Ànd! 14.7 acre hobby farm plus large family home, barn and shop. Beautiful property in a unique micro climate.

East Trail

Trail

$189,000

4 bedroom home with heated double car garage. Mint!

Thea Stayanovich ext 28 Joy DeMelo ext 29

SOLD

Solid 2 bdrm home close to Gyro

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How to shake that rattle and roll

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riving on a flat smooth road, your vehicle rides quietly and smoothly but hit the slightest of a rough road and your vehicle knocks and rattles along. Otherwise, as far as you’re concerned, your vehicle drives perfectly. “What is with the rattle? It sounds serious.” There are a lot of sources for rattles on vehicles but one that is very common to late model vehicles is sway bar links and bushings. Wikipedia says “a sway bar, anti-roll bar, or stabilizer bar is a part of an automobile’s suspension that helps reduce the body roll of a vehicle during fast cornering or over road irregularities.” Most vehicles have one of these bars on both the front suspension and the rear suspension. They connect opposite (left/right) wheels together with a torsion spring and short lever arms. Body roll is that feeling that your vehicle is going to tip over in a corner. The sway bar moves the

force, that is pushing tires slip before the rear the body down, on tires. Generally vehicle the outside wheel of are tuned to understeer a turn to the opposbecause that behaviour ite wheel. It is also is easier to control in an pushing it down thus emergency. reducing the roll. Getting back to the The design of rattle or knocking coming these sway bar from your suspension, the RON mechanisms is such sway bar is usually the that the automobile shape of a wide “u”. It engineer achieves twists about two rubber Mechanically the level of ride and mounts or sway bar bushSpeaking handling that is ings to the vehicle body. desired. Sports cars The end of the bar is then have high roll stiffness and luxury connected through a short link cars have less roll stiffness. There connected to the suspension at are genuine off road four by four each wheel. These links come in vehicles where roll stiffness is not many different forms. What used desired at all. to be a threaded rod with rubber Front and rear sway bars are donuts connecting the bar and the used to tune vehicle handling suspension is now two ball and traits. Together or singularly sockets. they can determine the degree to These ball/socket type joints which your vehicle understeers are the most likely source of rattle or oversteers. An oversteering as the ball wears in the socket. vehicle will slide the rear tires Left too long and the ball will pop before the front tires in a corner. out of the socket. Yes, now the An understeering vehicle pushes noise may be gone. At this point through corners because the front your sway bar is no longer func-

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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 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

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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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Call Today! 250-364-1413 ext 206

250.368.8551

2012 F-150 XLT SUPER CAB

352 4.99

$

LEASE FOR ONLY

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% LAPR

PER MONTH FOR ONLY 36 MONTHS WITH $2,925 DOWN. NO SECURITY DEPOSIT REQUIRED†††

9.7L/100km 29MPG HWY*** 13.4L/100km 21MPG CITY*** ELIGIBLE COSTCO MEMBERS RECEIVE AN ADDITIONAL

PLUS

$

1000

††

✔ 3.7L V6 FFV ENGINE ✔ 6-SPEED AUTOMATIC ✔ 302 HORSEPOWER ✔ 278 LB.-FT OF TORQUE ✔ ADVANCETRAC ® WITH RSC ® (ROLL STABILITY CONTROL™) ✔ TRAILER TOW WITH 4-PIN CONNECTOR

DON’T COMPROMISE WITH COMPETITORS’ 96 MONTH PURCHASE TERMS WHEN YOU COULD ENJOY THREE NEW F-150s IN THE SAME AMOUNT OF TIME. Offer includes $1,600 freight & air tax and $8,000† manufacturer rebate.

F-150 XLT Super Cab with optional equipment shown

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS TOKYO - Nissan Motor Co.’s January-March profit more than doubled to 75.3 billion yen ($941 million) as the Japanese automaker achieved record sales despite production disruptions from last year’s tsunami. Nissan annual global sales reached a record 4.85 million vehicles, showing a remarkably quick recovery from the March 2011 earthquake that ravaged much of northeastern Japan, the Yokohama-based manufacturer said. The rebound is playing out at other Japanese automakers. Toyota Motor Corp. reported earlier this week quarterly profit more than quadrupled to 121 billion yen ($1.5 billion). Honda Motor Co. reported its January-March profit jumped 61 per cent on robust car and motorcycle

PAPER CARRIERS

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tional. The emergency handling of your vehicle is compromised severely. The bushings mounted to the body also wear out. They are many times the source of rattles as well as squeaks. These components are not only annoyances as they are wearing out. Worn sway bar components upset the handling balance of your vehicle. As is typical with suspension components the wear is gradual and because of that the driver does not recognize the change unless he/she is lapping the Nurburgring for pink slips. Seriously though, worn sway bar components will come to play when you try to avoid that deer that steps gingerly in front of your vehicle. The difference being a successful evasive maneuver or a trip into the fajoles. Trail’s Ron Nutini is a licensed automotive technician and graduate of mechanical engineering from UBC. He will write every other Thursday. E-mail: nutechauto@ telus.net

Nissan profits soar

THERE’S NO COMPARISON OR COMPROMISE. ONLY AT YOUR BC FORD STORE.

NO COMPARISON. NO COMPROMISE.

F-150

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bcford.ca

WISE BUYERS READ THE LEGAL COPY: Vehicle(s) may be shown with optional equipment. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offers. Offers may be changed or cancelled at any time without notice. Dealer order or transfer may be required as inventory may vary by dealer. See your Ford Dealer for complete details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. **Until July 3, 2012, lease a new 2012 F-150 XLT Super Cab 4X4 3.7L and get 4.99% lease annual percentage rate (LAPR) financing for up to 36 months on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest LAPR payment. Lease a vehicle with a value of $38,999 at 4.99% LAPR for up to 36 months with $2,925 down or equivalent trade in, monthly payment is $352, total lease obligation is $15,597 and optional buyout is $15,990. Offer includes Manufacturer Rebate of $8,000. Taxes payable on full amount of lease financing price after Manufacturer Rebate is deducted. Offers include freight and air tax of $1,600, but exclude variable charges of license, fuel fill charge, insurance, dealer PDI (if applicable), registration, PPSA, administration fees and charges, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes. Additional payments required for PPSA, registration, security deposit, NSF fees (where applicable), excess wear and tear, and late fees. Some conditions and mileage restrictions of 60,000 km over 36 months apply. A charge of 16 cents per km over mileage restrictions applies, plus applicable taxes. Manufacturer Rebates can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Manufacturer Rebates are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. All prices are based on Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. †††Until July 3, 2012, Security Deposit payment is waived on a lease (Red Carpet leases, on approved credit from Ford Credit) of a new 2012 or 2013 model (excluding Shelby GT 500, Boss 302, Boss 302 Laguna Seca, E-Series, Transit Connect Electric, F-150 Raptor, F-Series Chassis Cabs, Medium trucks). Security Deposit may be required by Ford Credit based on customer credit terms and conditions. †From May 3, 2012 to July 3, 2012, receive $8,000 in Manufacturer Rebates with the purchase or lease of a new 2012 F-150 Super Cab and Super Crew non-5.0L (all Raptor, GT500, BOSS302, and Medium Truck models excluded). This offer can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Manufacturer Rebates are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. ††Offer only valid from April 3, 2012 to May 31, 2012 (the “Offer Period”) to resident Canadians with a Costco membership on or before March 31, 2012. Use this $1,000CDN Costco member offer towards the purchase or lease of a new 2012/2013 Ford/Lincoln vehicle (excluding Fiesta, Focus, Raptor, GT500, Mustang Boss 302, Transit Connect EV & Medium Truck) (each an “Eligible Vehicle”). The Eligible Vehicle must be delivered and/or factory-ordered from your participating Ford/Lincoln dealer within the Offer Period. Offer is only valid at participating dealers, is subject to vehicle availability, and may be cancelled or changed at any time without notice. Only one (1) offer may be applied towards the purchase or lease of one (1) Eligible Vehicle, up to a maximum of two (2) separate Eligible Vehicle sales per Costco Membership Number. Offer is transferable to persons domiciled with an eligible Costco member. This offer can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford Motor Company of Canada at either the time of factory order (if ordered within the Offer Period) or delivery, but not both. Offer is not combinable with any CPA/GPC or Daily Rental incentives, the Commercial Upfit Program or the Commercial Fleet Incentive Program (CFIP). Applicable taxes calculated before $1,000CDN offer is deducted. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offer, see dealer for details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. ***Estimated fuel consumption ratings for model shown: 2012 F-150 4X4 3.7L V6: [13.4L/100km (21MPG) City, 9.7L/100km (29MPG) Hwy]. Fuel consumption ratings based on Transport Canada approved test methods. Actual fuel consumption will vary based on road conditions, vehicle loading, vehicle equipment, and driving habits. ©2012 Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. All rights reserved.


A20 www.trailtimes.ca

Thursday, May 17, 2012 Trail Daily Times

Beautiful spacious building lots in a fantastic family subdivision. You’ll feel you’re on top of the world on your fully serviced view lot close to town and all amenities! Each lot is unique and great ideas for possible home plans and are available in an information package upon request. Concerned about ďŹ nding a builder? Don’t let that stop you! We even have a reputable builder to assist you with the construction and planning process! Don’t wait, call your REALTORÂŽ now to get the best selection!

Is now on the market and waiting for your dream home design!

First Lot Sold will Qualify for

SOLD

1 1345 C Columbia Ave, Trail A

SOLD

1 1045 Lower China Creek C Rd, Genelle R

SOLD

Realtor, Century 21 Kootenay Homes

(250) 231-0153 (250) 368-8818 x ext 41

www.kootenayhomes.com www.century21.ca

4HE ,OCAL %XPERTS™

(upon closing, from the proceeds of the sale)

Deanne Lockhart

“Call me, I have the key�

Kootenay Homes Inc.

10,000 cash back

$

DEANNELOCKHART SHAW CA s www.deannelockhart.com

KOOTENAY HOMES INC.

#EDAR !VENUE 4RAIL s WWW KOOTENAYHOMES COM WWW CENTURY Ca STING NEW LI

HUGE

ION

REDUCT

STING NEW LI

$154,900 $

$345,000 $

1 1533 – 4th Avenue, 4 T Trail

$154,900 $

Call Terry 250-231-1101

STING NEW LI

2611 Maple Crescent, Rossland

$459,000

Timeless! This warm and gracious home features mahogany living room, inlaid oak flooring, wood fireplace, renovated kitchen, incredible views, large sundeck, private yard and so much more! Call Mary M (250) 231-0264

1550 Victoria Avenue, Rossland

$399,500

WOW!! - This beautifully renovated bright and sunny 4 bdrm/ 3 bath contemporary family home features new stucco, new mudroom entry with heated tile floors, gorgeous new bath, large bedrooms, spacious open plan living areas and amazing views. Call Mary A (250) 521-0525

Now on the market and waiting for your dream home design! Beautiful spacious building lots in a fantastic family subdivision. You’ll feel you’re on top of the world on your fully serviced view lot close to town and all amenities! Each lot is unique and great ideas for possible home plans are available in an information package upon request. Reputable builder available as well! Don’t wait! Get the best selection!

First Lot Sold will Qualify for $10,000 cash back

(upon closing, from the proceeds of the sale) Call Deanne (250) 231-0153

For additional information and photos on all of our listings, please visit

www.kootenayhomes.com

2050 Green Road, Fruitvale

2740 Tamarack Avenue, Rossland

$489,000

$339,000

Beautiful 4 bdrm, 2.5 bath home on 4.9 acres! Home features deluxe kitchen, covered deck, patio, gazebo, pasture and fencing, separate shop, and double attached garage. Call your REALTORÂŽ today.

The right price. The right location. 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home in Pinewood. Call now for your personal viewing..

3955 Red Mountain Road, Rossland Dropped from $439,900! View 1.4 acres with subdivision potential. This home has great views from every window, large open living and dining rooms, 2 bdrms on main and 1 down. You will love the huge deck in summer and the cozy wood stove in winter.

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

STING NEW LI

$330,000

Call Mary M (250) 231-0264

385 – 8th Avenue, Montrose

$339,000

This custom-built home is located on one of the most beautiful lots in the area. The yard offers almost 360 degree view of Montrose and incredible privacy. Home offers vaulted ceilings, 2-3 bdrms, huge windows, and 2 fireplaces. Huge workshop, double carport, 2 private patios and 1 sundeck. This one has it all. Call Mary M (250) 231-0264

STING NEW LI

OPEN HOUSE Saturday May 19 11am - 1pm

660 Dickens Street, Warfield

730 Binns Street, Trail

Cute 3 bdrm with many upgrades including kitchen, windows and electrical. Deck off the kitchen/dining area, large 2 car garage with attached workshop area. Call your REALTOR(R) to view this great family home.

There’s character everywhere! Updated electrical, hardwood floors, large living/ dining rooms, huge country kitchen, private yard, plenty of parking.......the list goes on. This one is a must see!

Violin Lake Road, Trail

1621 Cooke Avenue, Rossland

10 Acres of Raw Land - Build your dream ranch within city limits - Bring your offer.

Call Art (250) 368-8818

Call Mark (250) 231-5591

4 level split 6 bdrm solid home on 90x100 lot. New roof, new deck, huge double car garage / workshop. Lots of space here!

$225,000

$149,900

Call Christine (250) 512-7653

WE CAN SELL YOUR HOME. NOBODY HAS THE RESOURCES WE DO! Deanne Lockhart ext 41

$195,000

Ron Allibone

Christine Albo

Terry Alton

Cell: 250-512-7653

ext 39

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

Mark Wilson

Art Forrest

ext 30

Cell: 250-231-5591

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

Darlene Abenante ext 23 Cell: 250.231.0527

darlene@hometeam.ca www.kootenayhomes.com

Call Mark (250) 231-5591

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

Cell: 250-231-0153

deannelockhart@shaw.ca www.kootenayhomes.com

$369,000

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


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