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IHA facility review moving ahead the time, Trail councillor Kevin Jolly led a campaign requesting all capital An ill wind could blow in Trail funding for the region be dedicated after a new study on the state of the to the refurbishment, upgrade and West Kootenay-Boundary hospitals support of existing medical facilities is completed later this year. “to deliver the highest level of patient On May 23 the West Kootenay- care.�

Boundary Regional Hospital District Two weeks ago IHA made a pres(WKBRHD) board carried a motion to entation to the WKBRHD board, initiate a facility study for the region illustrating the future need of health at the earliest opportunity, aiming care facilities in the region as “conto determine a range of options for siderable.� health care in the hospital district.

It noted the age of the Trail and The motion, opposed Nelson hospitals and the

by Trail city representasubsequent upgrades “Do we keep tive Robert Cacchioni, could signifiputting in money needed rips the scar off a recent cantly inflate the costs to upgrade or wound delivered by of an upgrade.

Castlegar over the future It was predicted do we look at of Kootenay-Boundary $155 million was neednew facilities?

Regional Hospital’s ed for an upgrade of Those questions (KBRH) regional status. the two current major Fears were raised will be answered facilities, or for a new earlier this year over facility. The hospital through that the possible removal district would be on the of regional status from planning review.� hook for 40 per cent of KBRH when Castlegar the cost, raised through MARGUERITE ROTVOLD city council discussed an increase in regional the possibility of a new taxation. regional hospital in that city with In October, 2010, West KootenayHealth Minister Mike de Jong.

Boundary municipal councils were But WKBRHD board chair given the heads-up that major health Marguerite Rotvold said the motion expenses were coming and, along for the facility study had been forth- with them, increased taxes. coming for years, and was deemed Considering the age, the advancea necessary course of business to ments in technology, and the extenensure the West Kootenay-Boundary sive revamp of the buildings needed health care facilities were kept up to to bring it up to code, the board date. members felt there should be a plan“When you have it and lose it you ning session put in place to help really get riled up,� she admitted determine which way to go, said about health care services. “But can Rotvold. you safely provide the service? That’s “Do we keep putting in money to the thing.� upgrade or do we look at new faciliAlthough Castlegar had been pur- ties?� she asked. “Those questions suing relocation of the regional hos- will be answered through that planpital, Rotvold noted there had not ning review.� been any talk on the board of a new The IHA will conduct the study location for a regional hospital. of the facilities this year and it could “That would be something the be completed by Christmas, said IHA and the government would have Rotvold. to come up with,� she said. “Castlegar In addition to the review and the is promoting (its community), but assessment, the IHA will make recwhether that is what the recommen- ommendations to the board on the dation is going to be is not for us to direction it should take. decide.�

Cacchioni questioned the study, On March 11 Trail city council not only from a cost perspective, but supported a motion dedicated to in light of recent assurances from See OVER, Page 3 keeping regional status at KBRH. At

BY TIMOTHY SCHAFER Times Staff

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Jason Venier’s love affair with the automobile began with his parent’s 1973 Plymouth 340 Duster, right, but continues with his 1968 Plymouth Satellite convertible, above, and will be on display this Saturday in Gyro Park for the fourth annual Cruiszn the Columbia Car Show.

Revving up the memories Smoke n’ Steel’s Cruiszn the Columbia set for Saturday at Gyro Park

BY TIMOTHY SCHAFER Times Staff

When 13-year-old Jason Venier heard his parents were going to sell the family’s car he knew he had to do something.

The 1973 Plymouth 340 Duster had only known life as a car in the Venier family. It had brought Venier and

his sister home from the hospital in Trail after they were born, it was thickly saturated with memories of numerous family camping holidays, and it was silent sentinel at nearly all of Venier’s experiences in his young life at that point.

So at the tender age of 13, Venier petitioned his mom to stop his dad from selling the car, and instead hold onto it for a few more years.

She succeeded, and two years later Venier had amassed

the $4,000 needed to buy the car — through money he earned on his Trail Daily Times paper route and working at the Home Hardware — and the car was his.

He had the car bought and paid for a whole year before he was old enough to drive it. “I drove that car up and down the driveway for a whole summer until I got my driver’s license,� he said.

Although Venier’s Duster won’t be in the West Kootenay Smoke

and Steel fourth annual Cruiszn the Columbia Car Show in Gyro Park this Saturday (10 a.m. start), he will have one of his six vintage vehicles in fine form for the show.

Over 100 vehicles are expected to show up and shine in the annual event, part of the West Kootenay Smoke and Steel’s contribution to the love affair of the automobile, and a free sentimental and nostalgic trip down memory lane for others.

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(From left) Joan Sheloff, Marilyn Wright and Sherrie Brown became close friends through a support group for families who have lost a child. The group, Compassionate Friends, is hosting the fourth Walk to Remember and Balloon Release this Saturday and are eager to receive support from the community.

Colombo Lodge Supper Meeting Sunday, June 10th-5:00pm Bring your spouse/partner.

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Be sure to attend to enjoy our after dinner speaker.

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Sherrie Brown was blissfully unaware that she was carrying a gene that ended both of her sons’ lives.

Brown, 51, gave birth to two sons 15 months apart. But after her sons, Evan and Dustin, were born she noticed that they weren’t developing properly and was jilted by the diagnosis.

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Their passing will be grieved by Sherrie and the bereavement support group—Compassionate Friends— this Saturday at the fourth annual Walk to Remember and Balloon Release in Gyro Park. “Dustin was 22 when he died (in 2007),� Sherrie said, “It was tough.

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“When Dustin went, Evan started to decline so we knew what he was facing and I was trying to grieve for Dustin, but I was trying to take care of Evan.�

According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, MECP2 duplication syndrome is a severe neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by infantile hypotonia, severe mental retardation, poor speech development, progressive spasticity, recurrent respiratory infections and seizures.

The bereavement support group introduced Sherrie to many women who have lost children, including Marilyn Wright, 56, who lost her son (Shane, 24) from a blood clot in his lungs. “After he passed,� said Wright, “we found out that I could have been the carrier of a bad gene.�

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ings for members of the group who have lost their children at her home in Fruitvale. “It’s not a group that you want to be a part of,� Wright said. “But, people who haven’t been through it don’t understand. It’s not like we want to recruit members.�

Compassionate Friends of Canada is an internationally recognized self-help group that helps parents to acknowledge the loss of their child, confront grief and receive ongoing support from others.

The bereavement group welcomes friends and family members who want to understand the physical and emotional effects of grief. “We have a dark sense of humor,� said Joan Sheloff, an event organizer who is mourning the loss of her eight-year-old grandson. “I think you have to, it’s a coping

mechanism. “We’re not going to change the subject and we’ve been through it—it’s not like it’s contagious (and) we can teach people how to be supportive too.�

The bereavement support group holds meetings on the last Monday of the month at 1280 Columbia Gardens Rd. at 1 p.m. in Fruitvale. For more information about the group’s initiatives, visit www.tcfcanada.net or call 250-693-2281.

On Saturday, you can show support for friends and families at the fourth annual Walk to Remember and Balloon Release.

The vigil will begin in Gyro Park at 10 a.m. where the group will walk through Sunningdale and return to Gyro Park to release biodegradable balloons with messages to their children.

There is no admission fee and everybody is welcome to attend.

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LOCAL Love of old cars inherited from dad FROM PAGE 1 It has been nostalgia that has drawn each of Venier’s vehicles into his backyard stable. His 1968 Chevy Camaro was bought brand new by Trail’s former fire chief Darryl Casey, then sold to Venier’s uncle before Venier himself bought it two years ago.

His 1968 sport Plymouth Satellite convertible — the vehicle Venier will bring if the rain holds off for the day — was once known as the fastest street vehicle in Kelowna with its 440 cubic-inch engine.

Like most of the 40 members in the Smoke and Steel car club, Venier loves older vehicles. From his 1968 Ford Valiant V200 to his 1966 Polara, or his vintage jukebox machine from the Elk’s Hall, Venier relishes nostalgic items, and cars in particular.

“Everybody seems to come into something they are comfortable with. I just seemed to be really comfortable with the older vehicles and I quite enjoy them.”

Once a journeyman mechanic, he began rebuilding the Duster’s engine in high school automotive class, then working with some of the best mechanical minds in the business after graduation.

He apprenticed with Dennis Yablonski in Fruitvale, moving on to Henry Reimer at Civic Auto in Nelson, then pulled wrenches at Genelle Marine Repair with Ron Giles, and finally finished his mechanic career at Kootenay

Chrysler before landing at Teck as a lead tapper last year.

Although he enjoyed his years of work and the people he learned with, the older cars were what he really wanted to work on but they never came through the shop. So he went out and bought them and began working on them at home in his well-equipped home garage.

“I’m really sentimental in that respect. Maybe I live in the past,” he said.

Venier inherited his love for older cars from his dad, Peter, who always had some of the “coolest” cars around Trail in the 1960s.

Now, after haunting car shows since he was 16 years old, the 32-year-old Venier has found feeling nostalgic for a bygone era brings him a precious gift in the present: some of his best friends were found reminiscing over the fender of a vintage piece of steel.

“Sometimes you go to some of those shows and it gives you a taste of what life could have been like back in that day, before there was internet and cell phones and you could just go down and talk to your friends, and you used to drive around in your car and go cruising or to the car hop restaurants,” he said.

“At these shows it’s not even really about the car, it’s about the people and how much fun you have and how many memories you had in that car,” he said.

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City of Trail electrician Shane Dixon completes the wiring that will lead to the lights , which will be placed at the end of the black supports, to illuminate the River Reconnect Mural on the east side of the Trail Memorial Centre.

IHA board of director’s chair Norman Embree in a letter to Trail city council May 21.

In the letter Embree said concerns with KBRH’s regional status were unfounded. He pointed to the significant investment the IHA, the community and the city (through infrastructure investments) have made in the hospital as reasons why it would remain the West Kootenay’s regional facility.

Embree cited over $20 million invested in capital upgrades and maintenance at the hospital since the IHA was created in 2001.

“But you don’t know what is going to happen. I don’t think the government has much money or much appetite for building a new facility … for a relatively small number of people,” Cacchioni said.

“Given the letter and given the fact it appears there is not going to be much change … why spend the time and the resources on that when, in fact, I think it’s a long ways down the road, if it is there at all.”

Embree also said long term facility capital planning was a continuous exercise undertaken

by IHA, paying attention to the demographic information of the area, including projected population aging and areas of projected population growth and decline.

“We also examine our existing physical plant as, over time, continued investment in aging facilities can be more costly that investing in new facilities,” he said.

Tanning beds losing lustre among local teens Upcoming legislation will set age limits on tanning bed use

BY DANIELLE CLARKE Times Correspondent

Along with the annual prom season comes traditional grad pampering.

However, one ritual is taking a lot of heat and it’s not coming from the ultraviolet radiation emitted from tanning beds.

This week, Quebec enacted legislation prohibiting anyone under the age of 18 years old from using tanning salons. B.C.

is preparing to pass similar legislation this fall, while Nova Scotia already bans anyone under 19 years old from using the tanning salons.

And while the trend in past years was to have a base tan for those allimportant grad moments, that idea is fading as fast as the fake tans.

“Personally I have never tanned in a tanning bed, but I know many people who have,” said Cassidy Favaro, who will graduate this year at Crowe. “I choose not to because I’ve never been interested in the look of a fake tan.”

There are five businesses, ranging from hair salons to fitness centres, which currently offer tanning bed services in the Trail area.

Adrienne Jones of Jones Company Hair Studio on Cedar Ave., said her businesses already follows the proposed legislation in setting a minimum age for tanning bed use.

Jody Fors of Performance Fitness in Trail said most users of his tanning beds are adults and since the gym has a minimum age requirement, the age restrictions haven’t been an issue for him.

A study by the

International Agency for Research on Cancer stated the risk of melanoma for anyone under the age of 35 is increased by 75 per cent when using indoor tanning beds.

Patti Moore, the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) Health Promotion Team Head for the Southern Interior shares another concern.

“In August of 2009 the World Health Organization declared the use of indoor tanning beds as a known carcinogen. Moore explained this “puts it in the same category as tobacco” and perhaps something that

can be just as addictive.

And even as the CCS is advocating their ‘Tanning it Out’ campaign, to reduce if not minimize any form of tanning, it was still “a very exciting day” Moore said, when the BC government declared its support for the legislation setting age limits at salons.

Of course, the government’s goals go up against the bombardment of advertising young women are subjected to emphasizing a certain look.

According to “Body Image & Advertising,” the average women sees 400 to 600 advertisements per

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That pressure to mimic the look in advertisements adds to the pressure during prom season.

However, today’s youth are increasingly aware that the media’s perception of beauty and the realities of life are in stark contrast.

Amanda Pourmokhtari, a past Crowe graduate, who has never even used a tanning bed, echoed that sentiment.

“I just mostly want to look presentable” she said.

“In our lifestyle, (advertising) is hard to ignore but I think it’s just something to be aware of and question.”

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Teachers want mediator appointment quashed THE CANADIAN PRESS VANCOUVER - A lawyer for the B.C. Teachers’ Federation is asking a judge to quash the appointment of a mediator in a labour dispute that has disrupted the entire school year.

John Hodgins says the government’s appointment of Charles Jago in March was botched from the start because he’s

inexperienced, biased and wrote a 2006 report in tune with the Liberal government’s position on teacher contract issues.

Hodgins says a report on the contract dispute that Jago has been instructed to issue by June 30 should be held back until the judge makes a decision on his appointment.

Education Minister

George Abbott has staunchly defended Jago as a qualified mediator, and says he’s prepared to legislate an end to the dispute if Jago’s mediation effort fails.

The BCTF has asked for a 15 per cent wage hike while the Liberal government is holding to what amounts to a wage freeze.

Teachers have refused to participate in extracurricular activities as part of their job action, and in some cases longestablished year-end student outings have been cancelled.

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Several Grand Forks Auxiliary to the Boundary Hospital members were present to donate $10,000 to Lisa Pasin, Director of Development, in support of the KBRH Health Foundation’s Digital Mammography campaign. The Grand Forks Auxiliary, established in 1946, currently has 100 members. Funds are raised through the Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Store. The majority of funds are dedicated to purchase equipment for hospitals within the Kootenay Boundary. The Auxiliary also donates to Boundary Lodge and provides four annual scholarships for students in the Grand Forks area.

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B.C. Restaurant and Foodservices Association president Ian Tostenson said the organization supports the new penalties.

NEW WINE LAW The federal government is finally moving to modernize its alcohol transportation rules, amending a 1928 law that prevents people from buying wine across provincial borders.

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VICTORIA – New B.C. liquor regulations include a $575 fine for adults who buy alcohol for underaged drinkers, or serve them in restaurants and pubs.

The fines apply to serving staff who fail to check identification, in addition to penalties already in place for licensed establishments that serve under-aged drinkers. Those penalties range from fines of $7,500 to $10,000 or a licence suspension of 10 to 15 days.

Parents and guardians who provide

booze to their under19 children are exempt from the tickets.

“These changes give police and liquor inspectors another tool to make it harder for minors to get alcohol,” said Rich Coleman, minister responsible for liquor and gambling policy.

The new tickets are part of an effort by the B.C. government to streamline the court system, after imposing new administrative penalties for impaired driving.

For supplying alcohol to minors, police previously handed out court appearance notices. The new tick-

In 2007 a 3,560 hecatare wildfire in the Pend d’Oreille valley occurred and caused evacuation orders and alerts to many local residents. As this year’s fire season approaches so does the risk of another wildfire, therefore it is requested that No Open Fires be in the Pend d’ Oreille area. Please respect this request and help to reduce the possibility of this area being closed to the public for the summer.

In May 2012 the WKATV Club removed over 1,000kg of wooden pallets from the Pend d’ Oreille area, business owners are advised to keep wood pallets in secure areas to help reduce and stop people from collecting them for open fires. Let’s all be part of the solution in protecting our forests.

This area has had security increased to watch for open fire and vandalism for the 2012 summer season and penalties/tickets will be issued to offenders.

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mously supported a private members’ bill from OkanaganCoquihalla MP Dan Albas that provides for a personal exemption from a law created during the Prohibition era to stop smuggling and tax evasion. The wine industry and B.C. politicians have argued that individuals should be able to buy or order a case of wine they enjoyed while on vacation.

The bill still has to pass the Senate.

Once the federal law is changed, B.C. and other provinces would need to establish a personal exemption to allow personal purchase and shipment of alcoholic beverages across provincial borders.

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“Carrying double coverage for liability wasn’t enhancing safety for golf course members and guests,” said Douglas Ferne of the National Golf Course Owners Association. “ In fact, it was just creating more work and cost for golf courses, with no real benefits.”

The change also relieves miniature cars such as those used in parades, as well as industrial utility vehicles that are only driven briefly to cross roads or get to a worksite.

The new regulations require owners to have private thirdparty liability insurance.

In 2011 the B.C. government created similar exemptions for golf carts and mobile equipment such as personal lifts and powered wheelbarrows.

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Mayor slams council over bag ban THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO - Toronto Mayor Rob Ford calls the vote to ban singleuse plastic bags the “dumbest thing council’s done� and says it shows people should pay more attention to municipal politics.

City council passed a motion Wednesday to scrap the five-cent retail bag fee on July 1, removing one of Ford’s pet peeves.

But moments later, council took it further and voted to ban distribution of plastic bags altogether as of next Jan. 1. “It’s just ludicrous,� Ford told radio station AM 640 on Thursday. “It’s the dumbest thing that council’s done, and council’s done some dumb things, let me tell you.�

The mayor then directed his frustration to voters, saying they need to get in councillors’ faces to stop things like this from happening. “It’s the people’s fault,� Ford said. “Sometimes I get so frustrated

because the people are just sitting back listening but they don’t pick up the phone, don’t go down to city hall, they don’t ask questions,� He said. “I want people to get engaged in municipal politics and find out who their councillor is and know how they vote.�

Ford said it would be difficult to rescind the motion, explaining that it would require someone who voted against the measure to get 30 votes out of a 45-member council to reopen the issue.

He said it would require people taking action for it to happen. “If there was a couple of hundred thousand people down at Nathan Phillips Square today (saying) they want plastic bags back, yes, then the councillors would listen.�

Toronto is joining other major centres such as San Francisco, Seattle and Los Angeles, who have already implemented a ban on single-use plastic bags.

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MONTREAL - For weeks, protesters have been promising to disrupt the Montreal Formula One Grand Prix, which is perhaps the biggest annual tourist event in Canada.

Police immediately made clear, as the event was just getting underway Thursday, how determined they were to keep that from happening.

The riot squad moved in and cornered protesters so quickly that the first Grand Prix-related demonstration had barely begun and protesters were already being rounded up, with some of them being arrested.

A group of protesters, many of them masked or wearing black, had been approaching the site of a cocktail party kicking off the four-day Formula One Grand Prix.

Police swept in and surrounded them, through the controversial tactic known as kettling, just as protesters reached a barrier about 100 metres from the party.

They made sure media were kept far away from the scene. Reporters were warned that if they remained with protesters inside the kettle they would be arrested. One journalist was grabbed by the arm and moved away from the crowd of demonstrators. “Why are we being held here? Did we do anything wrong?� one woman yelled at police. The officers did not reply.

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hatever else can be said about the Trail’s new downtown plan, it doesn’t draw you in with a catchy opening.

After the usual boilerplate introduction, I had a sinking feeling when the plan got down to discussing sub-street plumbing and micromanaging the traffic flows in front on the TD Bank plaza. This is the kind of stuff city councils reflexively focus on without the help of consultants and a year of public consultations.

Almost halfway through the main body of the report, a discussion of “primary plan principles” and “success factors” gets underway and the city’s bowels and turning lanes fade finally away.

The ideas here sound good, if not revolutionary: reconnect with the river; celebrate the city’s Italian and industrial heritage; recognize “special places” and landmarks; celebrate arts and culture; promote walking and cycling and green up the place; “harness downtown development opportunities,” “strengthen streets

and blocks;” and “establish high-visibility gateways.”

If you are still awake you have realized that this plan, like any other such document, contains no magic, although the curmudgeons among us might argue it contains magical thinking in suggesting that downtown can be dragged out of the swamp and into a brighter future.

But plans are about galvanizing an organization or community and kick starting a process, not eureka moments. In this context, the document is as good a place as any to start and contains plenty of ideas worth pursuing I really liked the notion of creating a “gateway” to draw people into downtown, with a focus on Victoria Street.

Lighting up the bridge, greening up the highway sidewalks, and installing arches across Cedar Avenue and the other entrances to downtown are some of the suggestions. These would create a sense of having arrived somewhere worth visiting rather than driving on by.

The plan stresses the “critical need” to get more people living downtown and

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MASLECK Ray of Light

suggests singles and emptynest couples of all ages as a good place to start. This will obviously depend largely on private-sector investment, but it is still disappointing that the one-year action plan at the end of the report aimed at kick starting the process does not mention housing.

The report also makes a case for design guidelines to give the public faces of private spaces a more polished look. These are long overdue and necessary to avoid anymore penal-looking development like the Health Centre should new development occur downtown.

But the plan is just a beginning. While trying to retain the upbeat sentiment required for these kinds of

documents, the consultants acknowledge the challenges.

First among these is the projection of zero population growth in Greater Trail over the next 25 years.

So, for example, while the plan provides a tantalizing template for what could be done to improve downtown facades with a mock-up of the Ferraro building, where is the incentive to spend potfuls of cash in a zero-growth environment?

The plan suggests an “aggressive” investment program involving tax incentives. These would include property tax holidays on new construction and building upgrades downtown.

These are important but whether, in combination with all the rest of the downtown improvements proposed, they will be enough is an open question.

Council has endorsed the plan that it has been intimately involved in creating. The short-term action plan provides an ambitious to-do list, including hiring a downtown economic development coordinator.

The clock tends to move slowly in Trail but the consultants are implicitly urging

council and the community to shake themselves out of their long slumber and get moving.

Is Trail ready to go or will it be reaching for the snooze button?

••• Speaking of people caught in a time warp, I think I may be ready to consider acquiring a smart phone if a recent innovation is commercialized anytime soon.

Using infrared technology, some bright light has miniaturized a process for testing fruit and vegetables for ripeness based on variables such as their sugar content.

Imagine not having to stand around eating unwashed grapes at the supermarket to figure out of they if they are palatable? Or how about arriving home with melon and not cutting into it to discover that it has all the taste of the cardboard lying around the streets in the Mexican town it was shipped from?

Now that would be information worth paying for and packing around in my overstuffed pockets.

Raymond Masleck is a retired Trail Times reporter.

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Quebec’s Greek-like welfare state

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or anyone who has paid Bachand is wrong. attention to the student Equalization is one part of protests/riots in Quebec $61-billion in annual transfers over the past few months, of federal tax dollars to the provand knows anything about inces. At $7.4 billion, Quebec the vast sums of money trans- receives the lion’s share of the ferred between governments in $14.8 billion in annual equalizathis country, there has been no tion payments. Other provinces shortage of ridicthat receive equalulous demands ization (Manitoba, – including free Ontario, New tuition and an Brunswick, Nova end to functionScotia and Prince ing free markets – Edward Island) from the Quebec take the rest. students who are Some have “on strike.� defended the MARK But their silliQuebec finance ness – not shared minister by noting by most stuthat equalization Troy Media dents nor by all payments origiQuebecois – has nate in the federal been compounded by myth- treasury. Given that taxpayers making from Quebec politicians in every province pay federal about who ultimately foots the taxes, so the reasoning goes, bill for so much of Quebec’s even Quebecois taxpayers pay existing poor economic policy. for the $7.4 billion equalization Exhibit A is Quebec finance transfer. minister Raymond Bachand, That’s mathematically ridicuwho recently claimed that lous and in error. It is akin to Quebec’s lavish social welfare arguing that when 10 players model – think $7-day daycare put money on the poker table, (even for millionaires who and six take home winnings can afford the full freight), the (and four do not), and because cheapest tuition rates in the everyone initially contributed country, under-priced electric- to the poker/equalization pot, ity from Quebec Hydro, and a no one player/province actually plethora of other goodies for benefits more than another.

Quebec voters – is explained by The key question is who beneQuebec’s high taxes. He rejects fits when all the chips are cashed the notion that the $7.4 billion in. In the case of equalization, it Quebec receives in equalization is Quebec and five other provpayments supports Quebec’s inces. In contrast, taxpayers in over-the-top, expensive and four provinces ultimately fund badly designed social welfare equalization through their fedmodel. eral taxes.

Why Bachand is wrong The Bachand argument is Bachand is wrong. High taxes undercut and disproven by this only explain part of Quebec’s clear calculation: If the $7.4 ability to finance a lavish social billion in equalization transfers welfare state. Ironically, the to Quebec ended, the province province’s high taxes may actu- would have to raise taxes even ally impede even reasonable tax higher, or borrow more money, collections. When taxes become or pare back its lavish social protoo high and burdensome, cheat- grams, or some combination of ing is rife; so too is depressed the three. Of course the $7.4 economic activity. billion makes a difference to Nonetheless, on equalization Quebec’s budget and Quebec’s itself, some background before generous welfare practices. a further explanation of why More generally, let’s look

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beyond equalization to all federal transfer programs, i.e., the other $46-billion in federal transfers to the provinces and also to items such as employment insurance payments. A net calculation there reveals that Ontario, despite receiving equalization, is a net loser in this federal transfer poker game.

Ontario’s provincial government points out that it contributes 39 per cent of federal taxes, but ends up with 34 per cent of federal monies deposited back into the province. The provincial governments in British Columbia and Alberta have made similar points.

Ontario, Alberta and BC lose In other words, when all federal transfers are accounted for, it is taxpayers in Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia who pay more into federal coffers than their provincial governments or citizens receive back, either in transfers from Ottawa, or in direct federal spending in their respective provinces.

Of course, there will always be some net difference in federal flows from and into the provinces, either in government transfers or in direct payments from Ottawa.

Think of Employment Insurance as an example. If unemployment rates in one province are high (Alberta in 1980s or the Atlantic provinces now), less money will be put into the federal treasury from taxpayers in such places than is received back in EI payments.

But that reality doesn’t justify the current weird system of federal transfers or the design of equalization, nor does it support the false claims made about equalization by the Quebec finance minister.

Problematically, too many people believe myths about equalization just because it is in the constitution, the status of which I will address in my next column.

Mark Milke is a Senior Fellow at the Fraser Institute.

Interesting race in the wings An editorial from the New Glasgow News No surprise here; in fact, rules were made to be broken, the saying goes. It’s looking more like the federal Liberal interim leader will get a shot at the official gig.

Perhaps the worst-kept secret in the party, ever since Bob Rae filled in as party chief after Michael Ignatieff bowed out, speculation continued as to his possible future in the post.

Current Liberal rules bar an interim leader from running for the official spot, largely because it’s deemed the person would have an unfair advantage.

In the meantime, there has been a change in the party’s executive membership and The Canadian Press reports the new

members are expected to change that restriction, thus opening a leadership run for Rae. And that raises all sorts of possibilities about potential political nastiness from the Liberals’ opponents.

Rae has proven strong leading the party in the House; he thinks well on his feet and is strong mounting opposition - albeit in third spot. But he will always be dogged by the shadow of his stint as NDP premier in Ontario in the 1990s and the deficit racked up as the province went through a period of recession.

Political foes will also question his political stripe, as he later joined the Liberals - they’ll nip at anything that draws blood.

In fact, thinking back on the past two Liberal leader-

ship races: in the first Ignatieff and Rae watched in dismay as Stephane Dion came up the middle for the win; in the second Rae was apparently pressured to let Ignatieff be anointed.

We all saw how those last two leaders sputtered. Anyone with a vested interest in the party - or even in strong political criticism - will acknowledge the Liberals are long overdue for a leader with strong character and clout.

It will be interesting to watch where this goes. In a way, although plenty of Conservatives are aware of Rae’s strengths, they’ll still relish the target he’ll provide if he gets the post.

There will also be Liberals with misgivings for the same reasons.

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PEOPLE OBITUARIES MELNYCHUK, ALEX — The family of Alex Melnychuk will be hosting an afternoon of celebration on their property on Waneta Road on June 24 from 1 to 5pm.

All friends, family, neighbours, and colleagues are invited to drop in for some cheer and good memories.

Hope to see you there.

Thank you so much to all who sent cards, gifts, flowers, food, memorial gifts and comfort during our very difficult time. It was so great, but not surprising, to see how positively Alex affected so many people.

He was a very special man and we’ll miss him very much. All our thanks and love from Gayle and Janis Melnychuk and Maggie Balfour.

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Civil War historian named poet laureate THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON - A Pulitzer Prize winner is the first U.S. poet laureate to hail from the South since the initial one - Robert Penn Warren - was named by the Library of Congress in 1986.

Natasha Trethewey, 46, an English and creative writing professor at Emory University in Atlanta, was named the 19th poet laureate Thursday. She is also Mississippi’s top poet and is the first person to serve simultaneously as a state and U.S. laureate.

Trethewey won the 2007 Pulitzer Prize for her poetry book, “Native Guard.” They focused partly on history that was erased because it was never recorded. She wrote of the Louisiana Native Guard, a black Civil War regiment assigned to guard white Confederate soldiers held on Ship Island off Mississippi’s Gulf Coast.

The Confederate prisoners were later memorialized on the island, but not the black Union soldiers.

A stanza reads: “Some names shall deck the page of history “as it is written on stone. Some will not.”

Librarian of Congress James Billington, who chose Trethewey after hearing her read at the National Book Festival, said her work explores forgotten history and the many human tragedies of the Civil War. “She’s taking us into history that was never written,” he told The Associated Press. “She takes the greatest human tragedy in American history - the Civil War, 650,000 people killed, the most destructive war of human life for a century - and she takes us inside without preaching.”

It’s a “happy coincidence,” he said, that Trethewey was chosen during the 150th anniversary of the war between the states.

Trethewey will be the first poet laureate to take up residence in Washington in January 2013 and work directly in the library’s Poetry Room since the position was created in federal law.

RAY BRADBURY

Science fiction writer was ahead of his time THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS ANGELES - Ray Bradbury anticipated iPods, interactive television, electronic surveillance and live, sensational media events, including televised police pursuits - and not necessarily as good things.

The science fictionfantasy master spent his life conjuring such visions from his childhood dreams and Cold War fears, spinning tales of telepathic Martians, lovesick sea monsters and, in uncanny detail, the high-tech, book-burning future of “Fahrenheit 451.”

All of them, in short stories, in the movie theatre and on the television screen, would fire the imaginations of generations of children and adults across the world. Years later, the sheer volume and quality of his work would surprise even him.

“I sometimes get up at night when I can’t sleep and walk down into my library and open one of my books and read a paragraph and say: ‘My God, did I write that? Did I write that?’ Because it’s still a surprise,” Bradbury said in 2000.

Bradbury, who died Tuesday night at age 91, was slowed in recent years by a stroke that meant he had to use a wheelchair. But he remained active over the years, turning out new novels, plays, screenplays and a volume of poetry.

He wrote recently in The New Yorker about discovering science fiction when he was 7 or 8 years old.

It was a career he often said was inspired by a chance meeting in 1932 with a carnival magician called Mr. Electrico who, at the end of his performance, reached out to the captivated 12-year-old, tapped him with his sword and said, “Live forever!”

“I decided that was the greatest idea I had

ever heard,” Bradbury said later. “I started writing every day. I never stopped.

His writings ranged from horror and mystery to humour and sympathetic stories about the Irish, blacks and Mexican-Americans.

Bradbury also scripted John Huston’s 1956 film version of “Moby Dick” and wrote for “The Twilight Zone” and other television programs, including “The Ray Bradbury Theater,” for which he adapted dozens of his works.

“What I have always been is a hybrid author,” he said in 2009.

“I am completely in love with movies, and I am completely in love with theatre, and I am completely in love with libraries.”

Much of Hollywood was also in love with him, and tributes from actors, directors and other celebrities poured in upon news of his death.

“He was my muse for the better part of my sci-fi career,” director Steven Spielberg said in a statement. “He lives on through his legion of fans. In the world of science fiction and fantasy and imagination, he is immortal.”

Bradbury broke through in 1950 with “The Martian Chronicles,” a series of intertwined stories that satirized capitalism, racism and superpower tensions as it portrayed Earth colonizers destroying an idyllic Martian civilization.

That book, “Fahrenheit 451” and others continue to be taught at high schools and universities around the country.

“He was always my favourite science fiction writer because what he did was rooted in reality. He never got really out there,” writer Tom Wolfe said.

Like Arthur C. Clarke’s “Childhood’s End” and the Robert Wise film “The Day the

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This Dec. 8, 1966 file photo shows science fiction writer Ray Bradbury looks at a picture that was part of a school project to illustrate characters in one of his dramas in Los Angeles. Bradbury, who wrote everything from science-fiction and mystery to humor, died Tuesday in Southern California. He was 91.

Earth Stood Still,” ”The Martian Chronicles“ was a Cold War morality tale in which imagined lives on other planets serve as commentary on human behaviour on Earth. ”The Martian Chronicles“ has been published in more than 30 languages, was made into a TV miniseries and inspired a computer game.

“The Martian C h r o n i c l e s ” prophesized the banning of books, especially works of fantasy, a theme Bradbury would take on fully in the 1953 release, “Fahrenheit 451.” Inspired by the Cold War, the rise of television and the author’s passion for libraries, it was an apocalyptic narrative of nuclear war abroad and empty pleasure at home, with firefighters assigned to burn books instead of putting blazes out (451 degrees Fahrenheit, Bradbury had been told, was the temperature at which texts went up in flames).

It was Bradbury’s only true science-fiction work, according to the author, who said all

his other works should have been classified as fantasy.

A futuristic classic often taught alongside George Orwell’s “1984” and Aldous Huxley’s “Brave New World,” Bradbury’s novel anticipated today’s world of iPods and electronic surveillance.

Although involved in many futuristic projects, including the New York World’s Fair of 1964 and the Spaceship Earth display at Walt Disney World in Florida, Bradbury was deeply attached to the past. He refused to drive a car or fly, telling the AP that witnessing a fatal traffic accident as a child left behind a permanent fear of automobiles. In his younger years, he got around by bicycle or roller-skates.

“I’m not afraid of machines,” he told Writer’s Digest in 1976.

“I don’t think the robots are taking over. I think the men who play with toys have taken over.

And if we don’t take the toys out of their hands, we’re fools.”

Bradbury’s literary style was honed in

pulp magazines and influenced by Ernest Hemingway and Thomas Wolfe, and he became the rare science fiction writer treated seriously by the literary world. In 2007, he received a special Pulitzer Prize citation “for his distinguished, prolific and deeply influential career as an unmatched author of science fiction and fantasy.”

Seven years earlier, he received an honorary National Book Award medal for lifetime achievement, an honour given to Philip Roth and Arthur Miller among others.

Other honours included an Academy Award nomination for an animated film, “Icarus Montgolfier Wright,” and an Emmy for his teleplay of “The Halloween Tree.”

His fame even extended to the moon, where Apollo astronauts named a crater “Dandelion Crater,” in honour of “Dandelion Wine,” his beloved coming-of-age novel, and an asteroid was named 9766 Bradbury.

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It Was Nothing I walked out the door of a business with a courier the other day. As we stepped onto the sidewalk a local street person asked him for money, and without hesitation he emptied his pocket. The street person moved on, and my courier friend went about his business. I was moved by his generosity and mentioned it to him; he just shrugged and said, “It was nothing�.

I began to think about my own priorities and how quick I was to help my fellow man. Sometimes we are quicker to help the person starving across the world than the one in our own back yard. Perhaps it’s not as glamorous to help the one that is close, but who is your neighbour? Jesus taught us to love or take care of our neighbour, and to do it the same way we would do it for ourselves. Now that is radical thinking, but it might go a long way to change a society that functions on the idea of “looking out for number one�.

Now for my courier friend it might have been nothing, but it got me thinking, and it’s the small things that eventually bring change.

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Bring back the golden rule

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aybe I was unusually lucky to attend a school where bullying, as we know it today, was not a big problem. There was the occasional fight on the playground. There was some name-calling, and there were some mean kids we called “bullies.�

In my recollection, parents, teachers, and administrators simply did not tolerate nastiness.

We were expected to treat others respectfully in the spirit of the golden rule.

Nor do I remember bullying being a common problem when I was teaching. However, by the time my own children were in elementary school, bullying was emerging as a disturbLOUISE ing facet of school life.

When we speak about bullying Everyday Theology today we are not talking occasional ribbing. Bullying is aggressive and repeated behavior that causes harm, fear or distress to another person. It is targeted action against one person, and creates a negative environment for that person. It almost always involves a real or perceived power imbalance.

Bullying is a serious problem in schools. Studies indicate that bullying occurs every seven minutes on the playground, and every 25 minutes in the classroom. Twenty-five percent of students in Grades 4 through 6 have been the victims of bullying. One in seven students between the ages of 11 through 16 have been bullied. The top two reasons students are bullied are appearance, and real or perceived sexual orientation. Bullying in schools is often subtle, and not easily detected.

Students are not the only victims of bullying.

A 1999 report from The International Labour Organization described physical and emotional bullying at work as a major issue for the 21st century. Workplace bullying, which is usually gender based or racially motivated, takes its toll on the individual and the economy. People who are bullied at work spend 10 to 52 per cent of their workday defending themselves, networking for support, and thinking about the situation; many end up taking mental health leaves.

I didn’t grow up in a golden age of niceness, but civility was the order of the day. We didn’t need written codes of conduct to teach us how to treat towards others. It was obvious in the world around us. Youngsters spent their free time playing outdoors, not creating avatars to destroy others in video games. People were exposed to wholesome models on television, not to mindless shows where demeaning others passes for entertainment. Our political leaders were forceful and respectful; they didn’t engage in mean spirited attack ads.

Bullying is a failure of one individual to recognize the common humanity that they share with another individual. Small children have no problem with the concept of common humanity; they naturally accept others as they are. Those who become bullies learn their behavior from somewhere. Is it possible that bullying is symptomatic of a general lack of respect for others and the gradual erosion of civility within society?

A little more of “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you,� might go a long way in reducing bullying in schools and the workplace.

Trail resident Louise McEwan is a catechist and former teacher, with degrees in English and Theology. She writes every other Friday. She blogs at www.faithcolouredglasses.blogspot.com. Reach her at mcewan.lou@gmail.com

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Trail product Sainted CASTLEGAR -- A former Trail Smoke Eater is returning to the West Kootenay as a Saint.

The Selkirk College Saints Men’s Hockey program announced that forward Logan Proulx of Trail has committed to attend Selkirk College and compete for the Saints beginning in the 2012/13 B.C. Intercollegiate LOGAN Hockey League season.

PROULX “Logan is a tremendous addition to our recruiting class for the fall,” says Saints head coach Jeff Dubois. “He’s a versatile guy who is effective in all three zones and on special teams. I expect he’ll adjust quickly to the college game and be an impact player and a leader for us over the next number of seasons.”

Proulx joins the Saints from the British Columbia Hockey League’s Cowichan Valley Capitals, where he enjoyed a breakout season offensively following an early season trade from the Trail Smoke Eaters.

He scored 14 goals and added 11 assists in 45 games with the Capitals and totaled 28 points on the year, helping Cowichan to a third-place finish in the BCHL’s Coastal Conference.

The 21-year old began his junior career with the Edmonton Oil Kings, suiting up in 137 games over three seasons. He scored nine times and totalled 22 points in the Western Hockey League before joining the Smoke Eaters for the 2010/11 season and appearing in 65 games for his hometown team. His BCHL totals include 18 goals and 39 points in 110 games played.

“I’m excited to be coming to Selkirk because it’s close to home and I can begin to pursue a career in a field I’ve been looking forward to for a long time,” says Proulx, who describes himself as quick and gritty two-way forward who will get in the corners and battle for pucks.

TRAIL SMOKE EATERS

Wahl inks deal

BY JIM BAILEY Times Sports Editor

The Trail Smoke Eaters welcomed a familiar voice into the fold, as the Smokies named play-by-play announcer Chris Wahl its new director of marketing earlier this week.

Wahl will continue to be the voice of the Smoke Eaters, but his expanded role will include media relations, promotions, and an increased presence online.

“I’m super excited,” said Wahl. “It’s something that I’ve always wanted to do.”

Wahl leaves his position as sports director at Mountain FM and the Bridge to devote his

full time to the team, bringing a wealth of experience and an already healthy relationship with coaching staff, players, and executive.

“Kind of getting one foot in the door last year was a great way to start. I talked to Tom (Gawryletz, president of the Smokies) for a little while once the season ended about expanding that role and they were gracious enough, for all intense and purpose, to create the opportunity.

“I just kind of ran with it from there and am really looking forward to getting started in earnest.”

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Derek Simister and Rob Drezdoff have done all the leg work, lined up the sponsors, and booked the Birchbank Golf Course, now all they need is men’s club golfers to register for the 13th annual Mel Simister Memorial golf tournament coming up June 23. The fun 27-hole, 2-man-team event raises funds for the KBRH Foundation.

Mountain Classic calls out golfers

BY JIM BAILEY Times Sports Editor

With only two weeks until tee off, organizers are inviting men’s club golfers from around the Kootenays to register for the 13th annual Mel Simister Memorial Mountain Classic at Birchbank June 23.

Since the inaugural round, the popular charity event has raised close to $50,000 for the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital Foundation, but has seen the field dwindle in recent years.

“The numbers have been dropping with everything else,” said organizer Derrick Simister. “We’ve seen dramatic change and noticed it lots in the last five years.”

The two-man-team, 27-hole tournament once attracted up to 75 teams at its height, says Simister, now he’d be

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satisfied with 40. The event is in danger of being cancelled if more teams don’t sign up.

“We got the green light to run it this year whatever comes in, but if it doesn’t at least hold in to that 36-40 range – it’s just a lot of leg work with the sponsors . . . The club is getting to the point where they don’t want to hold up the whole golf course for that many people,” he said.

But despite the lack of long hitters, local sponsors continue to support the tournament, donating a number of prizes and gift certificates.

“The sponsors are always there,” said Simister. “The best part of it is all the small businesses in town are some of our best sponsors.”

After Mel Simister passed away, his friends and men’s club golf group decid-

BY TIMES STAFF The Rossland-Trail Minor Hockey executive met Tuesday night to determine its next step in the amalgamation process with Beaver Valley.

After 87 per cent of members from Beaver Valley Minor Hockey voted last month to merge with RTMHA and create a Greater Trail Minor Hockey Association, RTMHA responded by setting a

ed to kick off the event in his honour.

“He wasn’t very good at sports but he was sports-minded . . . He really wasn’t very good at anything except for being nice to people,” he added with a smile.

What has since evolved is a charity classic for men with a unique and fun agenda, as golfers over a 14-handicap vie for bragging rights.

The format for the 27-holes is a front -nine scramble, with the second nine best ball, and the final nine holes an alternateshot to keep it all very interesting.

A dinner and awards presentation will follow in the Birchbank clubhouse. Cost to register is $55 for Men’s club members, $60 RTCC members, and $80 nonmembers.

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date for its own vote.

On June 27 members of RTMHA will have an opportunity to cast a ballot on three different resolutions.

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he evil genius still seems to have the evil - this season’s playoffs have been among the most boring in memory - but the genius part must be in question for his NHL bosses.

Gary Bettman’s NHL is a pale imitation of the exciting league of

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Parity and mediocrity apparently aren’t as big a sell in sports as they are in manufactured talent shows surprise, surprise.

The best teams played last year, and the final round had good (for hockey) ratings. The eighth and sixth ranked teams from west and east are playing this year, and the NHL cannot be making much money from their ad revenue U.S. deal this season.

Even in hockey country, like here, few

are making plans to commit evenings to the NHL, even with every game since Monday being a do-or-die, possibly end-of-season, event.

In my case Wednesday, there was a, “pass-the-cup-andpay-the-kitty� lottery involved, and I still wasn’t particularly engaged in the actual hockey game, having on more than one occasion to be tapped on the shoulder to pay my quarter after a whistle.

I did watch the final period pretty intently after the pace picked up, but then, like most of the people in our outside-of-the-actualgame action, I’m fairly hard core.

It doesn’t help things that commentators continually natter about stuff that ISN’T happening on the ice as if that were not part of the Bettman, et al, master plan all along.

Hockey has been redesigned to be boring and the announcers and analysts, part of that master plan, fit right in.

The one guy who will be specially pleased about this playoff year will be the less than

venerable Don Cherry, who, if the Los Angeles Kings win as they seem bound to do, will have his pet, “Canadians are the best,� theory validated big time.

LA has 14 Canadians, seven Amercans and a few Europeans on its active roster.

New Jersey has more Europeans (nine) than either Canadians or Americans (seven from each nation) in its playing mix.

Cherry is going to have a field day with those stats if the Kings close the deal.

I don’t know how the Don will handle the fact both teams have American captains.

Nice for the psyches of Canadians, whose franchises cannot seem to develop contenders - a Canadian team last won the cup 19 seasons ago - but not so good for the game, I think.

Europeans play more attractive, watchable hockey, and watchable is what the NHL sorely needs. Right now, because of the parity master plan, even the league’s biggest showcase event isn’t producing watchable, or, I think, very profitable, action.

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Stanley Cup Playoffs FOURTH ROUND Stanley Cup Final (Best-of-7) New Jersey (E6) vs. Los Angeles (W8) (Los Angeles leads series 3-1) Wednesday Result New Jersey 3 Los Angeles 1

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Grow fan base FROM PAGE 11 A tough year on the ice also translated into a reduced bottom line last season, and Wahl will work to get the community and businesses engaged in making this Smokies campaign a success. “It’s something we’ve been missing for a lot of years,� said Gawryletz. “Someone to take charge and spend time on the marketing end of the busi-

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Up until now, the Smokies were the only team in the league without a full-time marketing manager. “It’s important to get the team out there,� says Wahl. “We have a loyal fan base but with all the new jobs coming into town and new people, there’s definitely untapped potential that I think you can really expose this team to. “

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Silence surrounding divorce is of no comfort Dear Annie: I am an 18-year-old guy, and my parents are splitting up. I don’t know the full story, but things are getting somewhat awkward around the house.

We try to live normally, but the silence hurts.

I’m trying to deal with it and put up a good front until graduation, but it’s hard.

When I am with both of my parents in the same room, it’s too quiet. One of us will try to initiate a conversation, but it cuts off after a few minutes.

My father is military and will be deploying shortly after I graduate.

Everyone right now seems to be on edge.

I have no way to talk about this with anyone.

I’ve heard it’s always worse before it gets better, but it seems that there is no end to the silence. How do I associate with both of my parents and not have any “divorce talk”? -Tom Dear Tom: Your

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parents may believe they are making it easier for you by not discussing the situation.

Or they may fear that talking about it will create a cascade of bitter words, arguing and crying, and they are hoping to spare you.

But you do need to talk to someone. It would help enormously. Do you have a favorite teacher, coach, neighbor or friend’s parent?

What about a grandparent, aunt or uncle?

The military also offers counseling for family members. Try Military One Source (militaryonesource.mil) and ask for help.

Dear Annie: I’ve been dating “Ben” for

five years, and I consider it a serious relationship. We see each other often and are in touch by phone daily.

Ben likes to ride his motorcycle and frequently stays out quite late on Saturday nights.

I often don’t figure this out until 9:00 p.m. or later, when he hasn’t returned any calls or texts. He claims he doesn’t hear the phone while riding, which I understand, but why can’t he return my call when he takes a break?

Or tell me before he goes that he won’t be back earlier?

It’s not that we make specific plans for Saturday night, but there’s usually a casual “call me and we’ll do something later” plan.

It upsets me that he doesn’t include me on these Saturday night jaunts, doesn’t communicate to me what he’s doing and doesn’t seem to care that I sit home alone on a Saturday night because it’s too late to make other

arrangements.

I’ve talked to him about it, but it makes no difference. I admit that it wouldn’t bother me as much if he did this on Monday nights.

Am I overreacting? -An Avid Reader Dear Avid: Unless there are definite plans, you should assume Ben is not coming. There’s no point sitting alone at home waiting for someone else to call. Arrange to do something with your friends on Saturday nights. It will keep you occupied, and Ben will probably find you much more interesting if you aren’t waiting around for him.

Dear Annie: This is in response to “Sleepless in Seattle,” who isn’t sure about letting her 11-year-old son have any association with her gay neighbor. My son’s father walked out on us a month before the baby was born. I now live with my toddler at my parents’ house, along

with my gay brother and his partner of 10 years.

I could not be more grateful and amazed at the amount of love they have for my child.

We are so unbelievably lucky to have such mature, wonderful

men in his life, with values and a commitment to my son that his heterosexual biological father lacks in every way. There is never a moment where I think my son is in danger from being around his uncle because of his

sexual orientation. -Disgusted in N.Y. Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please email your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net

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LEISURE

YOUR HOROSCOPE

By Francis Drake For Saturday, June 9, 2012 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) In group situations -- meetings, classes or conferences -make sure you don’t promise more than you can deliver.

(You’ll be tempted to do so!)

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Be conservative in giving bosses and authority figures estimates and deadlines about your work. It’s easy to miss the mark by overestimating or underestimating something today.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Be careful you don’t go out on a limb today discussing matters about politics, religion and racial issues. Be prudent when it comes to publishing, the media and legal situations as well.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) If you have to divide or share something today, don’t give away the farm. Your judgment is a bit off, so be

careful!

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) This is a good day to schmooze with others and have good times with partners and friends. You might be tempted to overdo things by eating or drinking too much. (Be aware of this.)

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Don’t take on more than you can handle at work today.

Similarly, be cautious about health concerns. (Don’t get carried away worrying about anything.)

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) You might bite off more than you can chew just trying to have a good time or making a wager. You should know that things look better than they really are today.

Forewarned is forearmed.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Don’t make promises you can’t keep with family members, especially kids. They

never forget. You can’t be casual about this sort of thing.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) You might overestimate something at home today -perhaps inviting too many people over. Or you could overestimate how quickly you can do something. (It’s one of those days.)

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Your sense of confidence

and bravado could get you into trouble today. On the other hand, it’s good to believe you can do something. (How else would anything get done?) It’s a tough call.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Be careful with your money today. Guard against spending too much money on something. Ask yourself if it’s a want or a need?

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(Feb. 19 to March 20) You feel happy and easygoing today. Enjoy your day, but be aware of your responsibilities as well. There’s no free lunch. (Somewhere, somehow, the Piper always has to be paid.)

YOU BORN TODAY In true Gemini fashion, you have two sides. You’re playful, whimsical and prankish, but you’re also stalwart, reliable and rock-solid. You’re often childlike and quixotic; nev-

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Richard and Samantha Schenkhuizen along with big sister Raeanne are thrilled to announce the arrival of Paxton Robert on May 2, 2012. Proud grandparents are Carol and Dennis Schlender of Fruitvale and Dave Turner of Calgary.

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ITA Foundation ITA HEO Theory Multi Equipment Training (Apprenticeship hours logged) CertiďŹ cates included are: • Ground Disturbance Level 2 • WHMIS • TrafďŹ c Control • First Aid Reserve your seat for August 13, 2012.

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May all your future dreams come true.

With love for you Aunt Linda & Uncle Jim

DRIVERS WANTED: TerriďŹ c career opportunity outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects. No Experience Needed!! Extensive paid travel, meal allowance, 4 wks. vacation & beneďŹ ts pkg.

Skills Needed - Ability to travel 3 months at a time Valid License with air brake endorsement. High School Diploma or GED. Apply at www.sperryrail.com under careers, keyword Driver DO NOT FILL IN CITY or STATE

Help Wanted Colander Restaurant is now taking applications for

Line Cook Career training available Bring resume to 1475 Cedar Ave

F/T, P/T Tractor Only. Owner Operators needed for Line Haul Contract starting July 1, 2012. Servicing East and West Kootenays. Year round work, Pd GPS mileage rate, + fuel,+ drops. FMI contact Ken at 250-417-2988 or email resume ken@lsmclellantrucking.com

Summer Student to work at The Salvation Army Community Services and Thrift Store, 30hrs. per week, start immediately. Applications available @ 730 Rossland Ave. or 1460 Cedar Ave.

Engagements

Engagements

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Line Cook and Bartender/Server

Baker’s Packager

Apply at in person with resume to Benedict’s Steakhouse 3 SchoÂżeld Highway, Trail 250-368-3360 An Alberta Construction Company is hiring dozer, excavator and labour/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. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.

Experience in the restaurant/food industry an asset. Early a.m. shifts.

Drop off your resume at the Trail Ferraro Foods attention: David Ferraro

Emily Rindler to Cody Rockafellow son of Cheryl and Greg Rockafellow of CrossďŹ eld Alberta An intimate wedding is planned for October 2012, and will take place at Halcyon Hotsprings.

The happy couple plan to honeymoon in Kauai, HI

Coming Events TRAIL FOE Auxiliary #2838 Meeting Monday, Jun.11th., 7:30pm

Information The Trail Daily Times is a member of the British Columbia Press Council.

The Press Council serves as a forum for unsatisÀed reader complaints against member newspapers.

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

Complaints must be Àled within a 45 day time limit.

For information please go to the Press Council website at www.bcpresscouncil.org or telephone (toll free) 1-888-687-2213.

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 FOUND: keys on mailboxes in Shaver’s Bench. 250.368.8387 LOST: Toyota car keys at Waneta Plaza June 4.

250.357.2007

Established 1947 Established 1947

Hauling Freight for Friends for60 65Years Years Hauling Freight for Friends for Over

OWNER OPERATORS REQUIRED

LINEHAUL OWNER OPERATORS

Van Kam’s Group of Companies requires Owner Operators to be based at Castlegar or Cranbrook for runs throughout B.C. and Alberta.

Applicants must have winter and mountain, driving experience/ PRINCE GEORGE training.

Van-Kam Freightways’ Group of Companies We offer above average rates and an excellent employee beneďŹ ts requires Owner Operators for runs out of our package.

Prince Terminal.drivers, call Bev, 604-968-5488 or To join ourGeorge team of Professional email resume, driver’s to abstract and details of truck to: Van aKam is current committed Employment Equity and W careers@vankam.com ff ll t t or fax Wi604-587-9889 t /M t i Environmental Responsibility.

Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

We thank you for your interest in Van-Kam, however only those of interest to us will be contacted.

Responsible for the full cycle of bookkeeping with attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy. Bookkeeping experience with Simply Accounting and PC Law program an asset. Strong communication skills, written and oral. Exceptional organizational skills and ability to work with a team and under little supervision.

Receptionist/Legal Assistant at Castlegar OfďŹ ce Opportunity for someone who enjoys and excels in dealing with the public. ProďŹ cient computer skills in Word and Outlook. Willing to learn new skills, able to work with a team and take on many concurrent tasks with minimal supervision.

The Corporation of The Village of WarÀeld

NoĆ&#x;ce of Vacancy

Submit resume to Thompson, LeRose & Brown, 200 – 999 Farwell Street, Trail, BC, V1R 3V1 Attention: Bruce LeRose, Q.C.

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Trail & District Public Library Board The Village of WarÄŽeld invites applicaĆ&#x;ons for the appointment of ONE Village representaĆ&#x;ve to the Board of the Trail and District Public Library.

If you value public libraries, would like to make a diÄŤerence in the community by serving on a Board, and are a resident of WarÄŽeld, please apply with a leĆŠer staĆ&#x;ng your interest and background.

IS SEEKING TO FILL THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS:

MEAT DEPARTMENT MANAGER PRODUCE DEPARTMENT MANAGER FRONT END SUPERVISOR GROCERY CLERK PRODUCE CLERK

ApplicaĆ&#x;ons will be accepted by the undersigned up unĆ&#x;l 4:30 pm on Friday, June22, 2012 at WarÄŽeld Village Oĸce, 555 SchoÄŽeld Highway, V1R 2G7, by fax at 250-368-9354, or by e-mail to warÄŽeld@shawlink.ca.

For more informaĆ&#x;on, please contact the Library Director at 250-364-1731 or by e-mail at: director@traillibrary.com.

Allana Ferro Sr. AdministraĆ&#x;ve Clerk

Ve and Verna Ve d Carl Carl Rindle Rindler of Rossland BC are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter

Bookkeeper/Legal Assistant at Trail OfďŹ ce

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Call for Board of Director(s) 2 – Positions One Year Term Community Futures of Greater Trail is a dynamic, volunteer board-driven organization looking for individuals to assist in fulďŹ lling its mission: Be a catalyst for sustainable development in the Greater Trail region by assisting entrepreneurs and supporting community economic development initiatives to enhance the region’s economic prosperity, social well-being, and environmental integrity.

Community Futures of Greater Trail is looking to increase its Board of Directors to 13 members. Those interested in this position should be regionally-minded with experience in one or more of the following areas: commercial lending, accounting, business management, community economic development, signiďŹ cant entrepreneurial experience. Previous volunteer experience and/or board participation is considered an asset.

In order to ensure equitable regional representation, we are looking for one (1) interested individual residing in the City of Trail, as well as one (1) resident of the Beaver Valley.

Successful candidates will have community and client values consistent with those of the current Board of Directors, committees, and staff. Appointment(s) to the Board of Directors will take place at the Annual General Meeting to be held in August 2012.

Individuals are encouraged to submit a resume, and/or personal biography, and cover letter to the attention of Craig Adams, General Manager: craig@communityfutures.com.

Closing date for the application process is June 15, 2012.

Community Futures’ services and programs are made possible with the assistance of the Government of Canada via Western Economic DiversiďŹ cation Canada.

For more detailed information on the application process and our organization, please visit www.communityfutures.com.

Please submit resumes in person or email to: Liberty ‘AG’ Foods 1950 Main Street, Fruitvale, BC Email: libertyfoods@telus.net Only Those Candidates Short-Listed Will Be Contacted.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

School District No. 20 (Kootenay-Columbia)

The School District is seeking applications from qualiďŹ ed persons for the On-Call List in the following area:

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

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Trail Daily Times Friday, June 8, 2012

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CLASSIFIEDS Employment

Employment

Employment

Services

Financial Services

Financial Services

DEBT CONSOLIDATION PROGRAM

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

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Trades, Technical

**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

DO YOU have a passion for boardsports and skate and surf style? Are you a hardworking teamplayer and success minded, with retail experience? If so, we are looking for you. Bring your resume in person to JJ’s Fashions, 1330 Cedar Ave., Trail.

REQ’D Jouneyman Automotive Technician for Penticton Kia. Import experience required. Gov’t Inspection an asset. Fastest growing Dealership in South Okanagan. Competitive wage and beneďŹ t package.

E-mail Resume to Service Mgr. Dave Hehr dhehr@pentictonkia.com

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

Qualify Now To Be Debt Free 1-877-220-3328 Licensed, Government Approved, BBB Accredited.

Help Wanted

DIRECTOR OF CARE

Join our management team! CVCC is focused on Resident-First, Person-Centered Care.

We welcome individuals interested in making a difference.

Email: sherry.watson@chantellegroup.com

by June 1 2012 Email: sherry.watson@chantellegroup.com

Houses For Sale

Houses For Sale

All Pro Realty Ltd. T EA GR

WarÀeld

$319,000

Bright & open 3 bdrm home in lower WarÀeld. Big rec room & games room, tons of storage.

Triple garage plus RV parking.

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$169,900

3 bdrm home on large lot.

Flat yard, fully fenced.

Great for kids & pets.

Fruitvale

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$189,500

Great 2 bdrm half duplex in Fruitvale with a full walk out basement and a single carport.

$159,000

$274,500

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Beautifully renovated & decorated 3+ bedroom home, Creekside in Annable. Two new bathrooms, A/C, large shed with power.

Ready to move in.

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A great alternative to renting!

Fruitvale Looking for a solid character home? This is it! 2 bdrms on main & master w/ ensuite up. Large, private lot w/ fenced back yard. HW à oors, partially Ànished basement.

Quick possession possible.

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WarÀeld

Check this one out!

Large 2 storey family home on over 4 acres close to town. Large rooms throughout.

Priced well below replacement value!

Perfect for the entertainer. Huge dining room, huge covered wrap around deck. Everything has been done!

$239,900

$224,900

For this price, why rent?

$49,000 Wayne DeWitt ext 25 Mario Berno ext 27

$497,900 Dawn Rosin ext 24 Tom Gawryletz ext 26

A fantastic Ànd!

Good, solid 3 bdrm home with Àreplaces, dining room, rec room, 2 baths and gorgeous views. Call today!

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A good, solid family one on one of Trail’s Ànest locations. Full basement features rec. room, 3rd bdrm and 2nd bath.

Great carport, sun deck & separate workshop.

OPEN HOUSE Saturday, June 9 1:00 - 3:00pm

2014 Eighth Ave. Trail (Shaver’s Bench)

$259,900

Brand new custom design.

3 bed, 3 bath home.

HST included!

Trail

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$165,000

$118,000

No stairs, no problem! Close to Gyro Park, rancher w/ off-street parking. Nice yard. Awesome for the retiree.

Spacious 4 bedroom, 2 bath home. huge kitchen, open Ă oor plan, great views!

Fruitvale

T N MINITIO ND O C

Beautiful custom home has 5 bdrms, 3 levels, country kitchen and wraparound deck on a picturesque 3.4 acre lot.

$379,900

East Trail

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Dream custom kitchen with laundry, ceramic Ă oor & cut rock back splash. Spacious 5 bdrm, 3 bath home all on 2.79 acres.

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Only 4 years old and in a beautiful location, close to rinks, parks and school. Plus an 800 sq ft. shop! Quick possession available

Montrose

$314,900

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All the work is done. 3 bdrm home has newer kitchen, HW Ă oors, covered deck & patio area. Single car garage, many updates. Boasts pride of ownership. One of the nicest homes in this price range.

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Fruitvale Great location in a great neighbourhood.

In-ground pool & hot tub. Heat pump, A/C and so much more!

Removal

www.allprorealty.ca

Own your own piece of privacy.

Small 3 bdrm home on 1 acre, located 10 minutes outside of Fruitvale.

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Trail Big updates, small price! move in ready.

Detached garage and additional parking available.

Super home in a super location.

Walk to everything!

Newer siding, roof, Ă ooring, furnace and A/C. Call today.

Misc Services MOVING / Junk 250-231-8529

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Trail

$144,900

Do you want a house that is spotless and well cared for? This is the one. In this price range, you need to see it!

OPEN HOUSE

OPEN HOUSE Friday, June 8 3:00 - 5:00pm

Fruitvale

Saturday, June 9 11:00am - 1:00pm

Come check out this great 4 bedroom house that’s on 4.5 acres.

14 Davis Ave Fruitvale

3401 Aster Dr. Glenmerry

As soon as you see this home, you’ll fall in love with the country charm.

This 4 bdrm, 2 bath home is perfect for your family & only 2 blocks to school.

$279,000

Denise Marchi ext 21 Keith DeWitt ext 30

Thea Stayanovich ext 28 Joy DeMelo ext 29

Misc Services DIRTBUSTERS Carpet cleaning, area rugs, ood work, furnace & air duct cleaning, 250364-1484, 250-364-0145 PLUMBING REPAIRS, Sewer backups, Camera inspection 24hr Emergency Service. 250231-8529 TRY OUR Bargain chicken paks! 24/7 ordering, Free Delivery! BP Hot Foods Deli 250512-9449

Pets & Livestock

Pets Yorkie X puppies from $400 1 Chihuahua girl $600 obo 3 yr old female Yorkie enquire 250.442.2604

Household Services A-1 FURNACE & Air Duct Cleaning.

Complete Furnace/Air Duct Systems cleaned & sterilized. Locally owned & operated. 1-800-5650355 (Free estimates)

250-368-5000

Park Siding

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Saturday, June 9 starting @ 11am

250.364.1005

1148 Bay Ave, Trail

East Trail

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$159,000

OPEN HOUSE

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The closing date is June 12th, 2012.

Only successful applicants will be contacted.

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Siddall Garden Services

Help Wanted

The successful applicant will have experience working with youth. This positions focus is on Youth and Community engagement, program development and implementation. A strong knowledge of the Greater Trail area and established community connections would be an asset.

This is a 20-hour a week position.

Please submit your resume including references to cindy16@telus.net

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing 3 years related nursing experience 3 years management experience Current CRNBC License

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Contractors

YOUTH CENTRE COORDINATOR

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Services

HANSON DECKING West Kootenay Agent for Duradek 250-352-1814 V & G Coatings Spray in box liners and deck, concrete and industrial coatings 250.304.8971

The Youth Community Development Centre in Trail, B.C. has an opening for a

Castleview Care Centre is seeking a permanent part time Director of Care. The D.O.C. is accountable for the overall planning, direction, control and evaluation of long range and short term programs and services necessary for the effective and efficient delivery of care to the residents in our facility.

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Services

Garden & Lawn

Help Wanted

D IRECTOR OF CARE

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Services

$269,000

www.facebook.com/ allprorealtyltdtrailbc

Merchandise for Sale

Food Products BUTCHER SHOP BC INSPECTED GRADED AA OR BETTER LOCALLY GROWN NATURAL BEEF Hormone Free Grass Fed/Grain Finished $100 Packages Available Quarters/Halves $2.45/lb Hanging Weight Extra Lean Hamburger $4.00/lb TARZWELL FARMS 250-428-4316 Creston

Garage Sales FRUITVALE 61 & 53 Moller Rd. Furniture, houshold & toys. Saturday June 9 8am 12pm No Early Birds GLENMERRY #11 3080 Hwy Dr. Sat. June 9 8am-3pm Behind the Trail Motel-look for balloons MONTROSE, 130 9th Ave. Sat&Sun. Jun.9&10. Moving.

Fabrics, yarn, misc. household ROSSLAND 1621 Cooke Ave. Sat, Jun.9, 9am-noon. Under Cover. Furniture, tools, misc.

ROSSLAND 2230 2nd Ave. 8am-1pm Sat. June 9 Multi Family Camper, bikes and misc treasures.

Heavy Duty Machinery A- STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges / Equipment Wheel loaders JD 644E & 544A / 63’ & 90’ Stiff boom 5th wheel crane trucks/Excavators EX200-5 & 892D-LC / Small forklifts / F350 C/C “Cabs�20’40’45’53’ New/ Used/ Damaged /Containers Semi Trailers for Hiway & StorageCall 24 Hrs 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Misc. for Sale Bell full face MC helmet, microwave oven 3 Hunter Douglas Blinds, ďŹ re place tools, Caddis oat tube c/w ippers boots waders 250.368.8443 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

Misc. Wanted COIN Collector looking to buy Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins.

Bulk Silver coins, bills etc. Call Chad 250-863-3082 (Local) PAYING CASH for old furniture, antiques, collectables and articles of value. Please phone Pat Hogan 250-3689190, 250-352-6822 WANTED: used wall projector screen measuring approx 10’x8’ in good cond.

250.368.3268

Real Estate Houses For Sale SALMO 4BD 1102sq.’ ďŹ nished bsmnt, carport, covered patio, well mntnd. close to school. $259,000. 250.357.2465

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CLASSIFIEDS Rentals

Transportation

Apt/Condo for Rent

Antiques / Classics

COTTONWOOD CREEK INTENTIONAL COMMUNITY LIVING: Two bedroom apartments available immediately.

Bright, spacious, and clean apts. on a 1 acre setting.

Beautiful community gardens, green space with Cottonwood Creek as your soundscape.

Pets considered. Laundry on site. On bus route or a short 10 min. walk from Nelson. cccpropertymanagement@gmail.com or 778 9620500 $900 + utilities with hardwood floors (2 bdrm) $850 + utilities (2bdrm)

Transportation

Transportation

Transportation

Auto Financing

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• E.Trail 1bd, f/s, 250-368-3239 Rossland. 2 bdrm, clean, quiet, F/S, W/D, N/S, N/P. 250.362.9473.

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SUNNINGDALE, large 2bdrm.

1bth. Cable, heat & a/c included. Free use of washer & dryer. No smoking, No pets.

Avail. Jul.1st. 250-368-3055

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Buying? Selling? Renting?

BOATING SEASON IS HERE FINALLY! WANNA HAVE SOME FUN WITH YOUR FAMILY & FRIENDS THIS SUMMER!!

1976 30ft cabin cruiser with a 185 merc Full galley (fridge, stove, sink, furnace, toilet) Fold down table for a queen sized bed Fold up bunk beds VHF radio Hull is sound, galley is dated.

Low draft 200 hrs on new engine A great boat that needs some TLC. $12,000.00 invested, will take offers starting at $9000 Call 250-362-7681 or email frdfntn@yahoo.ca for more information

Rare opportunity to own one of the very popular Nelson boathouses. This boathouse has had numerous recent upgrades, including new front and back doors as well as new decking. This is a great boathouse for some family fun and a great way to take advantage of all of the fun opportunities Kootenay Lake has to offer.

For more info contact Bev at 250-505-5744 or by email at taillon@shaw.ca.

TRAIL, spacious 2bdrm. apartment. Adult building, perfect for seniors/ professionals.

Cozy, clean, quiet, comfortable. Must See. 250-3681312

We’re on the net at www.bcclassified.com

WARFIELD, 2BD. condo. $650./mo. plus utilities. F/S, coin-op laundry. 250-362-5970

Auto Loans or

W.TRAIL, 2Bdrm. in 4-plex., garage. $550./mo. 604-2505714

All Makes, All Models.

New & Used Inventory.

Legal Notices

1-888-229-0744 or apply at:

I, SUSAN HARVEY, herby give notice that I will not be responsible for any debts incurred by William John Harvey

GUARANTEED

www.greatcanadianautocredit.com

Classifieds Get Results!

Must be employed w/ $1800/mo. income w/ drivers license. DL #30526

Cars - Domestic

Duplex / 4 Plex

1965 MUSTANG F/B, restoration nearly complete, needs finishing. $20,000. Phone Carmen after 7pm. 250-368-5567

Rossland, Close to downtown 1bd on main, plus large loft, WD, F/S, wood floors, no pets $650/mo. 362-5303, 364-8282

Recreational/Sale

Modular Homes

www.PreApproval.cc DL# 7557

1984 19FT Travelaire 5th wheel, good condition $2500 OBO 250.367.0074 1999 Palomino Filly 21’ tent trailer, sleeps 8, new king & queen foamies, 3 way fridge, propane stove, $4500. Text or call 250-368-7286 2008 Jayco 1006 tent trailer, sleeps 7-8, hot water, outdoor shower, 3way fridge, stove furnace, heated beds, excel cond. $7000 250-364-2664

Houses For Sale

Houses For Sale

JUNE SPECIAL Brand New 16’ Wide Modular Homes. From $69,000.00 mark@eaglehomes.ca

Homes for Rent Rossland-Furnished Rentals: nightly, weekly, monthly:visit MountainTownProperties.ca or 250-368-7556

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Legal

We Will Pay You $1000

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

1-800-910-6402

Apt/Condo for Rent

Apt/Condo for Rent

FRANCESCO ESTATES & ERMALINDA APARTMENTS

BELLA VISTA TOWNHOMES

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

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.

CLASSIFIED 250-368-8551 ext 204 nationals@trailtimes.ca

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

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Whatever your housing needs - buying, selling or renting - look to the Trail Daily Times pages for fast results. Look at all the real estate listings to narrow your search for a new home. Check the available apartments or rooms to rent in your desired area.

Advertise your own property for rent. All the housing options are right here every day of the week.

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1st Trail Real Estate

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

OPEN HOUSES

Commercial Corner Bel-Air Dry Cleaners

MLS# K212535

Sat, June 9 2:30pm-4:30pm 695 Dickens St. Warfield $229,900

MLS# K206391

Sat, June 9 noon - 2:00pm 720 Shakespeare St. Warfield $259,900

Nicely equipped. The only one in the city!

MLS# K206391

Sat, June 9 noon - 2:00pm 2050 Caughlin Rd. Fruitvale $335,000

MLS# K211391

MLS# K212192

Rossland $359,900

Trail $485,900

Fred Behrens 250-368-1268

Fred Behrens 250-368-1268 MLS# K4100025

Trail $89,000

Milano Pizza Very successful busness as an express take-out MLS# K206977

MLS# K206391

MLS# K211176

MLS# K210637

MLS# K210797

Trail $560,000

Trail $218,000

Trail $215,000

Rossland $304,900

Beaver Falls $349,900

Fred Behrens 250-368-1268

Gerry McCasky 250-231-0900

Gerry McCasky 250-231-0900

Gerry McCasky 250-231-0900

Patty Leclerc-Zanet 250-231-4490

Fruitvale $169,000

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MLS# K4000371

Automotive Business Fully equipped with excellent volume.

MLS# K4100023 MLS# K205504

MLS# K205398

Trail $159,000

MLS# K213216

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Montrose $495,000

Fruitvale $274,500

Fruitvale $274,900

Fruitvale $429,000

Christina Lake $1,500,000

Patty Leclerc-Zanet 250-231-4490

Rhonda van Tent 250-231-7575

Rhonda van Tent 250-231-7575

Rob Burrus 250-231-4420

Rob Burrus 250-231-4420

Jack McConnachie 250-368-5222

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GARDENING

Ten tips to help create the garden of your dreams

T

he gardening season is well under way.

Flower beds are taking shape and vegetable gardens are sprouting with potential bounty for the fall. But many gardeners struggle with bed design, color, placement and variety of plant material.

BETTY

DROVER Ground Rules in Gardening Follow along as I give you ten tips on developing the garden of your dreams.

Defining a space is at the top of the list. A space should enhance quality of life, have a pleasing function, improve the neighborhood and increase resale values of the property. It is important to develop an area to blend into its surroundings. If there is a woodland space around you, blend the choices for the bed using similar or native plants providing a seamless flow towards the adjoining area.

Color, form and texture are also important items on the list.

Everyone has their personal preference for what pleases the eye.

There are two basic color combinations.

Harmonious colors next to each other on the color wheel (red, orange, yellow) provide a pleasing flow for the eye to follow.

Contrasting combinations, colors opposite each other (red/green, yellow/purple) provides a more jarring effect.

Take care to favor one color, and use the other as an accent or focal point reducing any jarring effect.

Color is perhaps the most prominent factor in garden design and often the first one considered.

Circular, pyramidal, spreading or weeping forms contrast or harmonize your garden scene. Add texture such as fine feathery foliage, broad shiny leafed plantings or sharp rough texture to the mix to set the emotion or mood for the garden.

Repetition of colors and shapes form a sense of connection, creates order thus causing calm.

This can be achieved in the plantings (a bank of grasses), in hardscape (rock or paver placement) or furniture placement (outdoor seating arranged for maximum effect). Be

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sure to develop contrast whether in the colors, shapes or hardscapes (combining flagstone with wispy sedge grass or woolly thyme). Often contrast happens accidentally with the introduction of a plant and pot into an existing scheme.

Just give it a try; you may be surprised what works.

Focal points draw the eye, lead you around the garden and are usually man made.

Anything offering interest in size, color and shape make excellent focal points. Pick something you love, it could be a brightly colored bench, fancy pot or some form of statuary. It is not necessary to create a garden with a focal point but it should be considered

in the design process.

Let shapes do their job in the garden.

Curved beds and soft, sauntering circles hold

great appeal. Straight lines can be harsh and hard.

The shape of the garden itself as well as the shapes of the plants lend to creating an interesting picture.

Does a plant work in a particular spot? If a plant does not perform or does not fit the landscape remove, replace or repurpose it.

Never feel you have to keep a plant if it does not work.

Finally and the most important question to ask yourself, does my design please me? That pleasure can come from the colors, shapes and sizes or textures of the plants. Just take a seat and enjoy.

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a local garden business and shares this space with business partner

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Kootenay Lake Levels Alert - High Lake Levels | June 7, 2012 FortisBC is advising local residents that Kootenay Lake levels are expected to reach 1752 ft. at Queen’s Bay in the next few days, possibly reaching 1753 ft. There is a risk of flooding in some areas. FortisBC has been operating the Kootenay River system at the maximum discharge since the middle of March and will continue to do so until after the lake peaks.

Queen’s Bay:

Present level: 1751.54 ft.

7 day forecast: Up 12 to 24 inches.

2011 peak: 1751.71 ft. / 2010 peak: 1748.68 ft.

Nelson:

Present level: 1749.02 ft.

7 day forecast: Up 12 to 24 inches.

For more information on emergency flood preparedness contact your local authority, or visit the Provincial Emergency Program (PEP) website at www.pep.bc.ca or call 1-800-663-3456.

If you would like to be notified via telephone or email about large or unusual changes to Kootenay Lake water levels, visit www.fortisbc.com to complete an online form or call 1-866-436-7847.

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CLASSIFIEDS

SUNDAY/MONDAY HOROSCOPE

By Francis Drake For Sunday, June 10, 2012 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) This is a good day to play it low-key. You need to keep a low profile, in part because this will give you a chance to rejuvenate. (Or recover.)

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A discussion with a female friend could be significant today. Talk to someone about your hopes and dreams for the future, because this person’s feedback will help you.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You’ll definitely be noticed by others today, especially bosses, parents and VIPs. (This includes the police.) Be aware of this if you’re considering doing something sly.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Do something different today. Go someplace you’ve never been before. Be a tourist in your own city so that you can have a little adventure!

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Attend to red-tape details

today. Make friends with your bank account. Check issues with taxes, bills and whatnot to make sure the posse isn’t going to knock on your door.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Because the Moon is directly opposite your sign today, you’ll have to go more than halfway when dealing with others. Hey -- compromise is not such a big deal.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Set aside a little time today to try to get better organized.

You are very affected by your surroundings, and when things are less cluttered, you feel better.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Sports, movies, parties, playful times with children and little vacations will please you today. You want to have fun, and you want to kick up your heels! (No harm in that.)

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) This is a down-home day.

Just hang out at home or putter around the house doing a few things. Conversations

with a parent could be significant.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) A busy day full of short trips, errands and talking to others.

You have a strong need to tell somebody something today.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Try to get a better picture of your cash-flow scene today.

Take a look at your earnings and your expenses. How do they stack up?

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) The Moon is in your sign today, which will make you a bit more emotional than usual. However, it also will bring you a little bit of extra good luck. Yay! YOU BORN TODAY You’re very brave and daring about going after what you want.

You have mettle and determination. You exemplify the saying, “When the going gets tough, the tough get going.”

You’re fascinated with all walks of life, and sometimes, you live on the edge. On the surface, you appear to be happy-go-lucky. A lovely, social,

fun-loving year awaits you that will bless all your relationships.

Birthdate of: Jeanne Tripplehorn, actress; Prince Phillip, British royal; Judy Garland, singer/actress.

For Monday, June 11, 2012 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Small appliances might break down at home today, or other minor breakages could occur. In fact, accidents in general at home could occur.

Keep your eyes open and take extra precautions.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) This is an accident-prone day for your sign; therefore, slow down and take it easy.

Pay attention to everything you say or do. This is a strong warning.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You feel highly impulsive today, and because of this, you might do something you regret. Be aware of your responsibilities regarding other people’s property and shared belongings.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Arguments with partners, parents and bosses might break out today. People are very willful and defiant.

(Actually, this includes you, too.) Be a role model of tolerance and common sense.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Something that has to do

with your job could go haywire today. Computer crashes, power outages, staff shortages and canceled appointments are just par for the course.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) In a group situation, someone might speak out in a way that adversely affects your fair share of something. Be careful of this. Don’t let anyone (including you) sabotage your situation.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Arguments can break out easily today; therefore, be extra patient when talking to parents, authority figures, partners and friends. Today is entirely unpredictable and full of surprise detours.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Take precautions if you are traveling today; it is an accident-prone day. Avoid controversial subjects, like politics, religion and racial issues.

(You’ll be glad you did.)

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Check your bank account and any property that you are responsible for, because something unexpected might occur here. Pay attention to everything.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Be patient with partners and close friends today, because people are on edge.

Something unexpected could make others lose their

SATURDAY’S CROSSWORD

patience. (Then everything begins to unravel!)

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Computer crashes, power outages, canceled meetings and staff shortages will make this day a challenging one at work. Small wonder that people are short-tempered! Easy does it.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Parents should be extra vigilant, because today is an accident-prone day for your kids.

Know where they are at all times. Vacation plans might go awry. (And so it goes.)

YOU BORN TODAY You have a strong sense of perseverance, and this, combined with your courage, allows you to push your boundaries to “where no man has gone before.” You believe in doing your homework and will study thoroughly before you attempt something. In fact, in the year ahead, your study of something in particular will intrigue you and benefit you in the near future.

Birthdate of: Peter Dinklage, actor; Mehmet Oz, TV host/ surgeon/author; Gene Wilder, actor. (c) 2012 King Features Syndicate, Inc.

Recycle this paper! (when you’re finished reading it)

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365,000

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2064 Spokane Street, Rossland 204 MacLure Avenue, Salmo

$284,000

Nicely maintained family home on 0.58 acres. Home features 3 bdrms, 1.5 baths, newer gas furnace and new flooring and paint on the main floor. The yard is treed and private, and there is plenty of room for parking. Great move in ready home in a great location.

Call Art (250) 368-8818

628 Turner Street, Warfield

$114,900

Features include upgraded wiring & electrical-newer furnace-paint-flooringlight fixtures-windows-fenced backyard with new deck-large covered porch all on a quiet dead end street. Basement is ready for your ideas. Priced right and waiting for new owners.

Call Mark (250) 231-5591

84 Bluebird Road, Fruitvale 795 Dickens Street, Warfield

$158,900

3 bdrm 2 bath solid home. Great neighbourhood, nice price! Underground sprinklers, air conditioning, gas fireplace, laminate flooring.

Call Tonnie (250)-365-9665

$279,000

Contemporary split level home has it all!

Sitting pretty on a landscaped 80x113 fenced lot it has a 40x17 garage/shop and extra covered parking. This custom floor plan spans 3 levels, with vaulted ceilings, 3 bdrms a large rec room and a private master bedroom with ensuite.

Call Terry 250-231-1101

Call Mary A (250) 521-0525

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2050 Green Road, Fruitvale 1280 Columbia Gardens Rd Fruitvale

$349,000

$489,000

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.

5 bedroom, 3 bathroom on 5 acres. Creek with water rights, easy access, hay fields.

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

$234,000 & $239,000

Call Bill (250) 231-2710

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

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Immaculate modular home with newer roof, some newer flooring, a/c, large modern kitchen, vaulted ceilings, open floor plan, huge covered deck and low pad rental of $195.00. Call now before itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gone!

Funky, bright 2 bdrm home with AMAZING South views! Situated on a large lot with small garage and tons of parking, this home features hardwood floors, lots of windows and loads of character.

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Call Mary M (250) 231-0264

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$99,000

Ron Allibone

Christine Albo

Terry Alton

Cell: 250-512-7653

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

Mark Wilson

Art Forrest

deannelockhart@shaw.ca www.kootenayhomes.com ext 30

Cell: 250-231-5591

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

Darlene Abenante ext 23 darlene@hometeam.ca www.kootenayhomes.com

$154,000

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

Cell: 250-231-0153

Cell: 250.231.0527

Call Mary M (250) 231-0264

This immaculate 2 bdrm home features spacious living and dining rooms with hardwood under carpet. Windows and shingles have been updated within past 10-12 years. Updated gas furnace and central air. Call your REALTORÂŽ for a personal viewing.

TRAIL TREASURE... This amazing 3 bdrm character home is privately situated, yet a short walk to town. Great oak flooring, main floor laundry, large dining and living room with custom fireplace. The views are gorgeous. Low maintenance yard and covered parking.

$189,000

Deanne Lockhart ext 41

The Bearkat Chalets offer more than just a place to stay and play at Redstone Resort. This unit offers you the choice to generate returns whether you are staying or away. You can rent the partial or full suite. 2 bdrms, 2 baths, one lock off bedroom/bathroom, each side has its own deck and fireplace.

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$559,000

This amazing heritage family home also operates as popular B&B. Features include amazing kitchen, office/eating area with wood stove, decor and bathroom upgrades. It is located close to town, the ski hill and trails and offers beautiful views. The B&B clientele is growing and has excellent reviews.

1787 Columbia Ave, Rossland

3331 Highway Drive, Trail

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1345 Spokane Street, Rossland

#7-118 Wellington Avenue, Warfield

1638 Cedar Avenue, Trail

$225,000

$259,000

Let your tenants pay the mortgage! This renovated Rossland home features a 3 bedroom suite on the main floor and a 1 bedroom PLUS office suite on the lower level. Bright, spacious living areas, new roof, new windows and new paint inside and out. The upper suite was rented out for $1600/month last winter. Commercial Zoning.

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Mary Amantea

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Cell: 250-521-0525

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Cell: 250-368-1162

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ron@hometeam.ca www.kootenayhomes.com

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Mary Martin

Cell: 250-231-0264

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

Richard Daoust

Cell: 250-368-7897

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