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Province doles out cash to communities BY TIMOTHY SCHAFER Times Staff

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. The province handed out the second sack of presents to Kootenay communities in its Strategic Community Investment Fund (SCIF), an unconditional grant payment the province makes from its general revenues to municipalities across the province. With a total of over $1.9 million coming to the Greater Trail area—and $5 million to the West Kootenay—the SCIF includes the traffic fine revenue sharing program and small community and regional district grants. Each community uses the cash injection to help flesh out its budget, but the devil in the details varies with each municipality. Montrose was allotted $316,457 in small community grants, dropping the cash into general revenue to offset staff wages (they don’t collect taxes specifically for wages), council expenses, benefits programs, legal costs, running the village office, public relations, elections and general public works. “We are doing more capital projects this year and we couldn’t do them without this,” said village chief administrative officer Kevin Chartres. “There’s no question it impacts capital projects because that is what you would cut if you didn’t have the money.” Trail took home the most provincial money of any West Kootenay community as it received a small community grant of $380,774, collecting $108,168 in traffic fine revenue. The traffic fine revenue sharing program funding helps offset the cost of policing and community safety, with Trail using its allotment for the city to employ two extra Crime Reduction Unit RCMP officers to provide a “higher level of service.” The grants come from ticket fines and courtimposed fines on violation tickets, and the amount of money a municipality receives is based on its contribution to total municipal policing costs. Only communities that pay for policing—Trail, Nelson and Castlegar—received the traffic fine revenue. City corporate administrator for Trail, Michelle McIsaac, said they do not know how much is collected locally for traffic fines, instead, they receive an apportionment of the total provincial revenue, based on the amount the city pays for policing. Warfield took home $357,923 in grants and Fruitvale was $363,857 in grants. Rossland gathered up $379,178 in small community grants. The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary also received cash, with $161,564 in grants.

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Jacob Canzian out fakes Sugar on Gyro Park beach on Tuesday as he throws around the frisbee with Andy Kandberg. The warm weather drew out hundreds of people to the park to bask in the sunshine and partake in the cooling waters, but Sugar was more interested in the flying disk (which she never managed to capture).

Interior Health adds voice recognition technology BY TIMOTHY SCHAFER Times Staff

Everyone needs to be heard. New voice technology being installed at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital this month will insure patients’ voices are heard when dealing with their doctors. Called voice recognition, new software installed by Interior Health translates spoken words into text for

reports, and will result in both cost savings and quicker report turnaround times. “This technology will allow Interior Health to meet the demand for transcription services, while taking advantage of technology that will result in improved turnaround time for vital patient care information,” said Interior Health board chair Norman Embree in a release. Voice recognition technol-

ogy allows patient information to be available at different points of care quicker and more efficiently. “If a complicated trauma patient was seen and initially resuscitated at Kootenay Boundary Hospital, and then transferred to one of our tertiary care trauma centres, voice recognition would enable the original emergency department physician’s initial critical care summary to be available

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Safety a priority for summer driving

ummer is here. Finally! Just in time for my summer vacation. Looks like I am going to be doing a lot of driving this summer and sure enough I forgot to buy myself a real driving machine. Another summer at the helm of my minivan. I still think of my minivan as new but it now has 170 000 kilometres and is 2004 vintage. Eight years old. Not many years ago an eight year old vehicle was old. Now it is not even average as the average Canadian vehicle is 9.7 years old. As I scrambled to get my vehicle ready for summer vacation I had to prioritize what needed to be done. Safety first; yes. New summer tires first. On first inspection I thought maybe I would get another summer out of my tires. There was legally still enough tread left but then I got to thinking. Have you noticed the conditions of our roads lately? It seems to me many of our highways no longer drain water off like they should. Driving

in wet conditions though. Having there are usually 20 per cent of your two grooves in the brake pad material lane full of water. left instead of 80 I assume these are per cent has no the result of all effect on how your the heavy truck vehicle is going to traffic. Were our stop. roads always like If your trip is this? long enough that RON H i g h w a y the material left is speeds require going to be used good tread depth up then replaceMechanically to prevent hydroment is necessary. Speaking planing (when In my case I knew your tire actually I likely would end rides on the water not on the up running out of pad materiroad). Tires are expensive but al before I got home. New hydroplaning is down right front pads were in order. Even dangerous. New tires it is. more important to me though When I buy new tires I was the vibration I was getting always go for a performance under braking as the brakes tire. Maybe I can make my heated up. minivan handle like the BMW As far as I am concerned I am dreaming of. Not likely this vibration is a safety issue. but high performance tires do When your steering wheel sharpen your vehicleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reflex- shakes in your hand or the es while increasing wet and brake pedal pulses under dry traction. pressure something should The tradeoff here is per- be done. I know a lot of formance tires wear out fast- people live with this problem er but stopping faster or out in our area but this vibration maneuvering that white tail is is increasing your stopping a safety feature. distance as well as taking its I knew my brake pads were toll on your suspension and getting thin. Thin is not unsafe steering system.

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Fixing this problem requires a professional brake job. Attention to detail is required as much as the use of high quality parts. Our mountain highways place high demand on our braking systems. Maintaining smooth powerful brakes requires high quality brake rotors mounted and finished precisely. The brake pads must be at least the quality of what came on your vehicle. There are no standards for brake pads so get professional advice. In my case I had located and purchased the quality brake parts I required ahead of time. All I needed was the time for installation. Got it done a couple days ahead of schedule. I am happy with my new tires and brakes but I forgot about my shocks and struts. Do you know where I can get a set of BMW shocks and struts for my Honda Odyssey? I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t. Trailâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ron Nutini is a licensed automotive technician and graduate of mechanical engineering from UBC. He will write every other Thursday. E-mail: nutechauto@telus.net

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Crumbling bank causes concern BY JIM SINCLAIR Castlegar News

There’s something that’s been bothering John Vanin of Genelle and he’s been worried about it for quite a while. It’s a disappearing hill near his home and he’s been casually monitoring its erosion since moving to Genelle about ten years ago. The hill is a couple of hundred feet high, with China Creek at the bottom and CP Rail tracks at the top. Vanin showed a reporter where a steady stream of dirt and rocks was slowly, and sometimes quickly sliding toward the creek below. There are trees that have tumbled and more that will very soon. The recent heavy rains had

“I have reported it a number of times to CPR and different authorities and they kept saying there was nothing to worry about.” LINDA WORLEY

done a lot in accelerating the erosion. Vanin said he had never seen such a rapid change in the cliff, an observation shared by neighbour Dwayne Mills who has lived in the area for 21 years. The major source of concern for these men and others in the area, is the rail line at the top. Vanin brought a

tape measure on the walk, which indicated a mere 18 feet from the tracks to the edge of the cliff – a distance likely to shorten at very short notice. “There was a fellow from CP here,” said Vanin, “and a fellow from Emcon and some government-type people and they said it has been an issue for years, as to whose responsibility it is.” Work has been ongoing on the part of CP Rail, with many large rocks having been brought in to bolster the bank at its lower levels. Vanin and others are hoping something may be forthcoming in the way of re-routing the tracks further from the edge of the cliff. It does appear, to the untrained eye, that

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Town wins TSN contest Broadcast and $25,000 coming to community BY BRIAN LAWRENCE Creston Valley Advance

The Creston and District Society for Community Living’s Therapeutic Riding Program (TRP) is $25,000 richer, after Creston beat Kimberley in the Kraft Celebration Tour challenge Tuesday. The 171,142-143,390 win was announced on TSN’s SportsCentre, which will also be broadcasting its Aug. 17 episode live from Creston. “I’ve had goosebumps ever since he said, ‘Creston,’ on TV,” said TRP director Michelle Whiteaway, who nominated the program in a submission co-written by Christine Munkerud. “Everyone in Creston got behind us.” “Anybody who could walk, talk or breathe,” added Myrna Johnson, who promoted the contest and even stayed overnight at the College of the Rockies, which offered its computer labs for the 24-hour voting period that stated 9 a.m. Monday morning. The TRP has about nearly 40 members aged five to 80, and the

$25,000 prize will be put toward increasing safety and accessibility in the form of a permanent washroom facility would replace the portable toilet, an upgraded mounting ramp, a solid floor in the tacking area and a new horse, allowing more riders to take part. With only a week between the announcement and voting, Johnson and Whiteaway launched into action, promoting the contest through its Facebook page, mass emails and in person. It worked, with more than 1,000 hits on the contest’s page, gocreston.ca, on Monday, and the TRP’s Facebook likes more than doubling from 50 to 115 — not to mention votes coming in from Australia, Bermuda and the Philippines. “Even if we lost, the PR for the program was incredible,” said Whiteaway. “It got to people’s hearts. It’s not just one part, it’s the whole community.” Despite Kimberley’s loss, the publicity generated should go along way to promoting the region as a whole. “We won the money, but the Kootenays won overall because of the exposure,” said Whiteaway.

there is enough room to do so. The major concern is the worry that a rail car or cars loaded with hazardous material could eventually plunge over the edge. CP Rail did not reply to messages as of press time, but Regional District of Kootenay Boundary, Area B Director Linda Worley said on Tuesday that reports she had heard indicate CP was well aware of the issue and, dealing with it. Like many in the area she is keeping close tabs on the cliff and when the record breaking rains of June occurred the alarm bells rang with greater intensity than ever. Worley described how she’s been watching the deterioration since the 80s. “It was eroding back then and it’s just gone on from there.” the director said. “I have reported it a number of times to CPR and different authorities and they kept saying there was nothing to worry about.”

JIM SINCLAIR/CASTLEGAR NEWS

A view of the crumbling bank that is eroding its way towards the CP Rail tracks.

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City hires goats to fight weeds BY MICHAEL POTESTIO Kamloops This Week

They’re munching on the green stuff, they cost less green and they themselves are green. Goats are on the job in Kenna Cartwright Park, working to rid the area of noxious and invasive weeds. The animals are being used by the City of Kamloops as a green alternative to spraying chemicals. “What can be more natural than animals consuming something?” asked Karla Hoffman, integrated pestmanagement co-ordinator for the city, noting letting the animals do what comes naturally does not appear to have a downside. Their cost is also very reasonable, at only $300 per hectare. “Goats are working cheap,” she said. “Yes, I was very happy to find that out.” This is the first week on the job for the hundreds of goats the City of Kamloops has put to work as part of an eight-to12-day trial, which will see the bovids eat through 33 hectares

“What can be more natural than animals consuming something.” KARLA HOFFMAN

of weed-infested land. There were 300 goats at work on Tuesday, July 10, but that’s just the starting lineup as there are 440 of the animals at the city’s disposal. As with any job, the goats have management, too. Three shepherds on horseback and three dogs — which act as security to keep predators at bay — keep the goats in line, herding them toward the weeds and away from all the other delicious items Kenna Cartwright Park offers. The main target is a yellowflowering weed by the name of Dalmatian toadflax, which Hoffman said is an invasive species that has sprouted up in the park. The goats have been brought in as the plants flower, prior to them sprouting seeds.

Even if the plants had seeds, the goats’ stomachs would take care of it, said Hoffman. “With their digestive system, they pretty much render the seed non-viable, but we have arranged for them to be here prior to seed set on the plants, so it’s not even an issue.” Knapweed and other weeds are also of some concern, but the primary concern is toadflax because it has been getting into areas of the park relatively undisturbed by man. Erin Head, one of the shepherds keeping track of the goats, said it’s a method that is great for the environment — and good for the goats, as well. “The goats love it, they get out, they eat, they love the attention,” she said, noting the animals respond very well to the horses, who, in turn get along with the goats. “They try not to step on them all the time,” Head quipped. Though the experiment is in its infancy, Kelly Johnston, the city’s natural-resources

section leader, likes what he has seen so far. “I think it’s going well,” he said. “I mean, it looks like it’s going well.” Johnston wants to see what impact the goats have on eliminating the weeds, particularly the yellow and green toadflax, which has become quite widespread. “It’s getting into places where humans don’t usually go, whereas weeds such as knapweed stays closer to trails, he said. “The knapweed is essentially staying in places that we can predict it to be and we can manage it. “It’s still tough to manage, but it’s a little easier to manage in those areas because it’s right next to trails. This stuff [toadflax] is spreading into areas that we don’t want to be spraying — and it’s so widespread that handpicking it is quite a job.” The city will look to expand the project for next year, depending on the success of the trial run, budget and public input.

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Two-year-old Trinity Redgun wanders onto the stage during a native dancing ceremony in the Indian Village at the Calgary Stampede in Calgary, Wednesday. This is the 100th anniversary of the Stampede which runs for 10 days featuring rodeo action, chuckwagon races, a midway, agricultural exhibits and live stock competitions.

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sented 60 per cent of all available retail space in the city. It says it will also provide another $50,000 to support mid- to long-term programs that will create jobs, grow the business community and strengthen the economy. The government is also setting up a temporary office where staff will work with provincial ministries, the municipality and local businesses to put the economy back on the road to recovery.

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Lt. Edward Stansfield, of the Joint Rescue Co-ordination Centre in Halifax, said the group of two adults and six children, ranging in age from four to 14, was spotted on land by a Hercules aircraft about 59 kilometres

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First-time drunk driver gets jail time THE CANADIAN PRESS WINNIPEG - A 29-year-old Winnipeg man who drove home from his cottage while he had a blood alcohol level more than four times the legal limit is going to jail. A judge has sentenced Jesse Friesen to two weeks to be served on weekends. Jail for a first-time drunk driver is relatively rare, but the judge said he wanted to send a message. Friesen is banned from driving for 15 months and also faces two years of probation during which time heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been ordered not to drink. The Crown and defence had both suggested a fine and a one-year driving ban, but provincial court Judge Ray Wyant said he was taking off the gloves. Friesen didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hurt anyone or damage property when he hit a ditch, but Wyant said anyone driving a car while drunk may as well be holding a loaded gun. Friesen, who pleaded guilty earlier this week, had a blood alcohol level of .33, an amount the judge pointed out would leave most people unconscious or near death from alcohol poisoning. Full and empty beer cans were found in the front seat of the car.

northeast of Kuujjuaq just before 1 a.m. Stansfield said the military aircraft dropped provisions to the group which was later met by police in the area. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Two loads of supplies were dropped off to them,â&#x20AC;? said Stansfield.

He said the group later resumed its trip. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All the search assets were stood down once it was confirmed that they were healthy and not in need of medical attention.â&#x20AC;? Stansfield said it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t clear if the â&#x20AC;&#x153;detourâ&#x20AC;? the group made was to avoid bad

weather in the area of Ungava Bay. Strong winds, fog and rain moved into the area on the weekend and persisted until Tuesday. The group, from Kangiqsualujuaq, headed out in their canoe on Saturday, bound for Tasiujaq on the west side of the bay.

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Who needs cool when you have the Stampede?

ou can use a lot of adjectives to describe the Calgary Stampede, but the one that’s most likely to draw guffaws is the word “cool”. The Stampede is about as cool as grandma’s Corolla, as hip as a trip to Wal-Mart, and as trendy as the Grand Ol’ Opry. I’m surprised that a picture of the Stampede doesn’t pop in Wikipedia when you google “embarrassing events to be associated with”. As Calgarians reassemble to celebrate the Wild West that never was, the city has once again turned into hayseed central – with drunken “fauxboys” of indistinct socio-economic status weaving their way along downtown sidewalks at virtually every hour of the day or night. Oil patch engineer? Or box store stocking boy? It’s almost impossible to tell when they’re all dressed up in sweaty cowboy shirts, shady Brady hats and Ian Tysons (the nickname I’ve attached to their oversized Wrangler gingko jeans). A few of the ladies have distinguished themselves, too, with their Daisy Dukes and tank tops exposing

too much cellulite and not enough humility. There’s a healthy dose of cornpone sprinkled on your defiantly unhealthy corndogs, mini-doughnuts, deep-fried Jello and cotton candy. It’s everywhere, from the LED-gilded cowboy hats for sale on the midway to the western “art” pieces that make the BMO Centre exhibition hall look like it’s been invaded by Robert Bateman wannabes; from the Irish pubs decked out with rough plank railings to the ubiquitous hubcap-sized belt buckles brandishing some corporate sponsor’s name. Then there’s the main event. The rodeo is fascinating in its violence, but the hosts sound like they arrived via time machine from Alabama in the ‘50s. Where do they get these guys who crack jokes as old as yer six-shooter, with lines as predictable as an episode of Two-and-a-half Men? Calgarians react in curious ways to this annual orgy of bad taste. Some of us embrace the silliness, put on our white Smithbilts (the cheap ones are made in Mexico, by the way) and jump in with both of our

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posture-destroying pointytoed cowboy boots. Then, there are those who consider a visit to the Stampede grounds about as attractive as getting your tooth drilled while listening to Kenny Chesney. “You’re not going to like the way I’m dressed today,” confessed a reporter friend of mine over the phone. “I’m in linen pants and running shoes. I can’t stand the Stampede.” In fact, it’s cool with a certain set to ridicule the self-proclaimed Greatest Show on Earth. Organizers know this, and are trying to broaden the demographic, if only just a bit. In preparation for its centennial year, organizers boosted the advertising budget by 20 per cent, and contracted

with the Karo Group creative agency to put together a bigbudget campaign to tweak the Stampede’s image. The television ads are brilliant in their campiness, contrasting movie footage of twosteppers from years gone by with images of modern Calgary, overlaid with a rockabilly tune. The good news for Calgary is that all those Stampede-haters are having about as much luck curbing this event as Bob Barker has had in his quest to end calf-roping. A total of 184,483 believers attended the Stampede grounds on Sunday, the largest oneday attendance in the 100 years since vaudevillian Guy Weadick shuffled up from the U.S. and convinced four local investors that a paean to cowboys would sell. Barring unforeseen disaster, the centennial is on track to blow the doors off the 1992 record of 1.2 million visitors over the 10-day event. As any former high school math nerd can tell you, being uncool sometimes just means you get the last laugh. Who cares about being hip when being the opposite lands an estimated $300 million annually for

the local economy? I, too, laugh at the Stampede, but I do not head for the hills, like some of my snobby, hay-naysayer friends. Instead, I head to the closet, sort through my collection of half-dozen cowboy hats, pull out my favourite shirt, belt buckle, Ian Tyson’s and boots – and head for the nearest beer tent. As corny as the Stampede is, it still somehow manages to generate a sense of magic that rivals some of the world’s great annual festivals. Left or right; white, black or Asian; academic or truck driver – for 10 days each year all the differentiators become invisible in this overgrown costume party. We know the code – we say “Yahoo!”, not “Yeehaw”, and we never, never admit to being as gassed as we look. We hope our wives, our bosses and that police officer who just pulled you over can all find forgiveness in their hearts. Time to go. I hear they’re serving vodka and OJ with your flapjacks and sausage this morning. Now, that’s the Stampede spirit. Doug Firby is Editor-inChief of Troy Media.

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Assisted suicide doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t belong in Canada On June 15th, an activist -judge, Lynn Smith, in BC ruled from the bench, usurping the role of parliament by declaring that Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s law against assisted suicide in not constitutional. As I understand it, our Canadian Constitution states that Canada is founded on the Authority of God and the Rule of Law. Where in Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Word does He tell us to kill the weak and disabled amongst us? On the contrary, we are exhorted to stand up for those who are oppressed and to help the weak

and feeble minded amongst us, using the healing gifts He gives us. Justice Lynn Smith has falsely alleged that medical safeguards will protect vulnerable persons, ignoring evidence to the contrary. The availability of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Legal Assisted Suicideâ&#x20AC;? to the terminally ill in Holland since 1984 shows a slippery slope of laws passed to make it available to more of the population. Now we see rampant abuse taking place, where 550 children as well as adults annually

are now euthanized without permission or consent. Is this the kind of Canada we want to Stand on Guard for? Please learn the facts and urge our government to appeal this decision and to use the â&#x20AC;&#x153;activist - judge override provisionâ&#x20AC;? (Section 33 of the Charter) to overrule the courts if necessary. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s make Canada a safe place for all of us to live where the killing of human beings is unacceptable. Catharine Kintoff Rossland

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Liquor distribution sell-off a cash grab An editorial from the Kamloops Daily News The union representing B.C. government employees is raising the spectre of the failed Coquihalla highway privatization as the province attempts to sell liquor wholesaling and distribution. Aside from the fact the B.C. Liberal government is unlikely one day to make booze free - as it did travel on the Coquihalla highway - it is a valid comparison. The highway, like sale of booze in B.C., brought revenue to the province, albeit on a much smaller scale. Then-premier Gordon Campbell decided shortly after taking power in 2001 that the province couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t afford to borrow the billions it needed to improve infrastructure, primarily upgraded highways. It would sell the Coquihalla highway and its tolls to bring in a one-time bonus to the treasury, as much as $1 billion. A year later, after fierce

public opposition, Campbell backed down. Five years after that he decided that B.C. was so wealthy it no longer needed the $50 million or so annually that tolls brought in. The toll booth was removed. Fast forward to February this year, when Finance Minister Kevin Falcon declared the province would put wholesaling and warehousing of booze, currently done out of governmentowned operations in Vancouver and Kamloops, up for sale. Now, apparently, government needs a one-time cash infusion - easy money at no cost. It has not provided any business case for the sale, which on the surface makes little economic sense. B.C. has a mixed model of private and government liquor sales. B.C. Liquor Distribution Board is one of the largest buyers in the world and is able to demand price and variety for consumers. It also sells booze for one price out of its

stores, whether in Vancouver, Vanderhoof or Atlin. Government sets the price and controls the profits - unlike any other product. Private industry was not clamouring for the move. It was surprised. Six companies have now expressed interest in the service. By a letter of understanding, employees must go to any winning bidder at current salary and benefits. Jobs are not bound to Kamloops, however. The longer the process drags, the less the sale would seem likely. Voters will go to the polls next May. Selling a government asset with recognized value long-term in return for a quick fix to the treasury is not a winning idea. This plan should be shelved before there is significant investment into a business plan by would-be buyers. Government has never made a winning case for any privatization of its liquor business, this one included.

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Rich eighth at bowling nationals BY TIMES STAFF Darrin Rich’s trip to the Canadian Master Bowlers’ Canadian championship in Newfoundland got off to a great start but he couldn’t translate that into a national title. The Trail bowler traveled to “The Rock” last week for the national championship pitting him against representatives from seven provinces in head-to-head matchplay. Rich couldn’t have started any better winning his first three matches, which included his tournamenthigh game of 358. He ran his record to 6-2 after eight matches but dropped 11 of his last 13 games to finish in eighth spot. Bobby Torraville of Ontario won the gold medal. B.C. didn’t come home empty-handed winning silver in ladies single and both team events.

Warriors reach playoffs at softball provincials BY TIMES STAFF The West Kootenay Warriors reached the playoff round at the girls’ Midget C provincial softball championship in Sooke on the weekend. The squad, made up of players from throughout the region, placed sixth in the round robin out of 16 teams. The team advance to the double-knockout playoff round where it fell after back-to-back close games losing 2-0 to the White Rock Rage and 7-6 to the Quesnel Jersey girls.

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Smoke Eaters unveil 2012-13 schedule Four fewer regular-season games translates to less weeknight tilts BY GUY BERTRAND Times Staff

The Trail Smoke Eaters announced its 2012-13 schedule this week featuring an opening at the inaugural league tournament and the usual January travel. The schedule features 56 games, marking the first time in the Smokies’ 18-year history that the club will play less than a 60-game schedule.. Trail head coach and general manager Bill Birks said dropping the four games from the schedule

helps all the teams financially. “Budget-wise it helps everybody,” he said. The Smokies open the season with a pair of games at the BCHL Showcase in Chilliwack on Sept. 8 against the Cowichan Valley Capitals. The team plays the Merritt Centennials the following day to wrap up its opening weekend. “That will be good for all the players and the scouts,” said Birks. “I like what we’re doing if we have a good start against Cowichan and Merritt that will help us as we work our way home. The Smokies stop in Prince George and Merritt before hitting the Cominco Arena ice on Sept. 21 for its home opener against the

West Kelowna Warriors. It’s the first of 27 home games this season with only four matches scheduled for a weeknight. Birks alluded to the four games cut from the schedule as the reason for less weeknight games. “Weeknights are a tough draw all over the league,” he said. “I think it’s a good move.” The team’s first Lower Mainland trip goes in October with stops in Surrey, Cowichan Valley and Victoria. The Smokies get a comfortable Christmas break after a busy start, which will see the team play eight games in the first 18 days of December. The team heads for the break

on Dec. 18, on the heels of three home games, and returns to action in the new year on Jan. 4, also at the Cominco Arena. January’s annual grind will include 10 games, six on the road including the team’s second trip to the Lower Mainland. Five out of seven games in February are on home ice and the team wraps up the regular season with three games in March, all against the defending Royal Bank Cup champion Penticton Vees. The regular season ends on March 10. The Smokies are offering earlybird prices on season tickets until Aug. 19. Contact the team office or visit the website for more details.

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another big crowd and warm summer evening at Butler Park, the Orioles were powered by clutch hits highlighted by two two-out RBI singles from Josh Mace and a two-out RBI single by Darrin Kissock. Trail overcame a 5-3 deficit in the bottom of the sixth when Jeff Sidey and Connor Jones scored on Jim Maniago’s double. The bases eventually loaded for Brady Glover who came through with an RBI single through the infield. Kellen Jones threw six solid innings and earned the win. Kissock came on for three innings

A quintet of regional golfers is well off the pace after Day 2 of the B.C. Junior Boys’ championship at the Sunshine Coast Golf Club in Roberts Creek. The local contingent includes Brenan Moroney, Tyler McKay and Braden McKay representing the Rossland-Trail Country Club while Alex Rugg and Garrett Underwood are carrying the Champion Lakes Golf Course colours. Jordan Hoodikoff of Grand Forks golfs out of the Christina Lake Golf Club. Only two locals had completed their rounds as of press time. Underwood shaved two strokes off his opening day score and finished with a round of 85, which included a birdie on the 15th hole, on

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The Trail Orioles got the same timely hits and solid pitching but cut down on costly errors to pull out a 6-5 win over the San Diego Stars on Tuesday night. The win gave the hometown team a split after falling 7-5 in the opening game of the twomatch series. The touring San Diego team provided a good gauge for the Orioles, which has its sights set on qualifying for the Western Canadian championships in Manitoba in August. On Tuesday, in front of

and close out the game with two strikeouts coming on to save the game, including two strikeouts to close out the ninth with the tying run on third. “They were fun games against a pretty good team,” said Orioles manager Jim Maniago. “Getting the win (Tuesday) night hopefully gets the monkey off our back and we can build some confidence. “We can play with anyone but the difference between winning and losing is so small. We play in so many tight games that we have to be able to relax and

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Hot start for Hoodikoff FROM PAGE 9 Tuesday to sit at plus28. Rugg went the other way. After a consistent 83 on Day 1, the Montrose golfer carded an 88 to sit at plus-27. The remaining players had mid-afternoon tee times. After Day 1, Hoodikoff had the best

local round coming in at five-over par Hoodikoff had a sizzling start notching birdies on two of the first three holes before finishing with a round of 77. Tyler McKay was at seven-over with his round of 79. Rugg finished the opening day at plus-

11, Braden McKay was plus-14 and Moroney and Underwood both carded rounds of 87 to finish at 15-over. Kevin Ko of Coquitlam held the first round lead carding a four-under par 68 for a two-stroke lead over Josh Zang of Vancouver and Kevin Kwon of Pitt Meadows.

Trail hosts Vernon FROM PAGE 9 have confidence that we can execute and do what it takes to win.” The Orioles now focus on the Vernon Diamondbacks who come to Trail for three games – Saturday at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. and Sunday at 10 a.m. Trail needs just one win to take the best-offive series and qualify for the Westerns set for Winnipeg Aug. 23 to 27. Should the team be packing for Manitoba, it still has one final PIL series on July 21 when the Seattle Studs come to Butler Park.

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This offer can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Employee Pricing is not combinable with CPA, GPC, CFIP, Daily Rental Allowance and A/X/Z/D/F-Plan programs. ‡‡No purchase necessary. For full contest rules, eligible vehicle criteria, and to enter as a Ford owner, visit www.ford.ca/shareourpridecontest (follow the entry path applicable to you, complete all mandatory fields and click on ‘submit’) or visit your local Ford Dealer for details. Open only to residents of Canada who have reached the age of majority, possess a valid graduated level provincially issued driver’s license, and are owners of Ford branded vehicles (excluding fleet customers and all Lincoln and Mercury models). Eligible vehicle criteria includes requirement that it be properly registered in Canada in the contest entrant’s name (matching vehicle ownership), and properly registered/ plated and insured. 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Offer includes freight and air tax of $1,600, but exclude variable charges of license, fuel fill charge, insurance, dealer PDI (if applicable), registration, PPSA, administration fees and charges, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes. Additional payments required for PPSA, registration, security deposit, NSF fees (where applicable), excess wear and tear, and late fees. Some conditions and mileage restrictions of 60,000 km over 36 months apply. A charge of 16 cents per km over mileage restrictions applies, plus applicable taxes. Delivery Allowances can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Delivery Allowances are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. 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LOCAL per cent more electricity than the average home across the province. The initiative led to the first ever communitylevel energy diet. The event starts at 3 p.m. today at the Rossland Mountain Market. The market is located on Queen Street and First Avenue.

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Find better ways of dealing with hurtful mother Dear Annie: My mother and I have had a poor relationship for years. She is selfabsorbed, demanding and consistently hurtful. She seems to find great amusement in upsetting me and takes every opportunity to do so. On one occasion, I was talking to my family about an individual whom I particularly admired, and my mother interrupted me to explain that I only knew about him because “they mentioned him on a television show.” When I told her how embarrassing that was for me, she retorted, “It was a joke, and if you were offended, that’s your problem.” On another occasion, I had just completed my college degree and was quietly showing my diploma at a family gathering. My mother shouted repeatedly that she needed everyone’s attention and finally said, “My son just got his

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degree.” Not only did she again embarrass me, but her behavior stole my thunder, and she completely ignored my pleading for her to stop shouting. This kind of behavior is typical of her, and I am tired of it. I have tried to discuss it with her, and she refuses to accept that she has done anything wrong. I finally decided to sever all contact. I have no desire to associate with someone who tries so hard to hurt me and make me feel small. The problem is that the rest of my family berates me for being “mean” to her. They expect me to maintain this destructive rela-

tionship. How can I explain to them how horribly she treats me? -- Frustrated and Alone in Indianapolis, Ind. Dear Indianapolis: We can see that your mother is difficult, but instead of cutting her off and being the family black sheep, we recommend finding a better way to deal with her. You seem very sensitive to her comments and behavior. The best way to convince her to treat you better is to respond differently. Get some counseling and work on this. If you can change the dynamic between you, you will be less resentful and hurt. Dear Annie: My older sister, “Lilly,” is always taking my things without permission. She uses my socks, hairdryer and makeup. She does this with everyone in the family. She even borrows my parents’ car without asking. Her latest fixation is my iPod. Sometimes,

she doesn’t return it until I demand that she give it back. I started hiding it, forcing her to ask before taking it. Frankly, I don’t want her to use it at all because I don’t trust her to return it. But she makes me feel so guilty that I end up giving it to her anyway. Of course, Lilly has her own iPod, but she doesn’t like to spend money on new songs. My parents have addressed it, but nothing changes. Lilly says she means to ask permission, but either forgets or we aren’t around. Annie, I’ve had enough. What can I do? -- Better To Ask Permission than Forgiveness Dear Better: Lilly needs to be “trained.” Give her some ground rules. If she returns your iPod in a timely manner, you can trust her to borrow it again. However, if she takes it without permission or won’t give it back until you demand it, tell her

it is off-limits the next time -- and mean it. If you keep falling for the guilt trip, you have no one else to blame. Dear Annie: This is for “Kentucky,” whose friend invited her to a wedding in order to baby-sit the kids.

When my sister put me at the kids’ table for her (third) marriage, saying there “wasn’t enough room” for me to sit with the adult relatives, it was clear where I stood in the family pecking order. “Kentucky” should

either decline the invitation or respond graciously that she would prefer to be with the adults during the event. The bride’s response will let her know whether it’s a friendship worth keeping. -- Kentucky Too

TODAY’S PUZZLES

TODAY’S CROSSWORD

Sudoku is a number-placing puzzle based on a 9x9 grid with several given numbers. The object is to place the numbers 1 to 9 in the empty squares so that each row, each column and each 3x3 box contains the same number only once. The difficulty level of the Conceptis Sudoku increases from Monday to Friday. SOLUTION FOR YESTERDAY’S SUDOKU

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LEISURE

YOUR HOROSCOPE By Francis Drake For Friday, July 13, 2012 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) This is a good day to entertain at home or enjoy the company of family members. Discussions with a parent could be significant. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Focus on getting some errands done today. This is also a good day to study, read or write. However, postpone important decisions and don’t sign anything important. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) This is a poor day to shop or to make important business decisions. Everything is too pie-in-the-sky and goofy. Just carry on; business as usual. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Enjoy your day today, because with the Sun in your sign, this is one of the strongest times of the year for you. In fact, opportunities and

important people will easily come your way. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Play it low-key today. Keep your head down and your powder dry. (Do be aware that others might notice you today, especially bosses, parents, VIPs and the police.) VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Although this is a poor day to settle on an important decision, it’s a great day to ponder your choices. What are your hopes and dreams for the future? Why not mull them over? LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Make the most of today, because people see you in a favorable light right now. However, if asked to take on increased responsibilities, postpone this decision until tomorrow. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Keep discussions with partners and close friends

lighthearted and easygoing today. Don’t let anyone corner you into agreeing to anything. Tell them you’ll make your decision tomorrow. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Continue with routine business at work today. This is a poor day to agree to anything important or to initiate something. Postpone important decisions until tomorrow.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) What a wonderful, creative day! You’re full of bright, original ideas, because you can think outside the box. Enjoy romance, sports and playful times with kids. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Relax at home today if you can, because you need to “hide.” Grab any chance to cocoon or enjoy the company of family and relatives. It’s

a gentle (but kind of silly) day. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) This is a lovely, playful day; however, avoid making important decisions or signing important papers. Casual socializing or reading for pleasure will delight you. YOU BORN TODAY No matter how unassuming you might appear, you actually are quite heroic. You’re resourceful, and you take

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advantage of opportunities that come your way. You’re willing to work your way up the ladder because you’re not a quitter. You’re also faithful to your friends. In the year ahead, set aside some time to specifically learn or study something important. (Your rewards soon will follow.) Birthdate of: Danni Boatwright, model; Deborah Cox, singer/songwriter; Harrison Ford, actor. (c) 2012 King Features

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CLASSIFIEDS Announcements

In Memoriam Alsid (Diz) Desireau 1948 - 2011 There is not a day goes by you are not in our thoughts. You made our lives beautiful. We know you are up there, looking out for all of us. We love you. Marilyn, Shaleen, Marcus, Jasmine, Dean, Kyoko, Maya & Sara

Employment

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AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN required for Nelson Chrysler. Journeyman with Chrysler experience preferred but apprentices considered. 10 hrs/day, 4 days/week $24-30/hr depending on experience and training.

CONSIDER a rewarding career in your area with Welcome Wagon. Enjoy ﬂexible hours, blend work with family & other interests, and offer a valuable community service. Individual must be motivated, organized, and goal-oriented. Applicants can submit a resume to: cwickenheiser@ welcomewagon.ca

**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

EAGLEHOMES.CA Rewarding Sales Career Salary, Group Beneﬁts Excellent team support mark@eaglehomes.ca

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Business Opportunities $30,000-$400,000yr.

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ENJOY working with animals? BC SPCA Trail Branch has an immediate opening for a Animal Care Attendant. To learn more about this meaningful and rewarding position and the BC SPCA please visit: www.spca.bc.ca

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

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Furniture

KOOTENAY HOME Maintenance & Handyman Services. Please contact Jeff @ 250-505-9693

ALL NEW Queen MATTRESS SET Still in Original Plastic! Must Sell. $150 - CALL: 604484-0379

In Memoriam

We will always remember...

David MacPherson - July 12, 2011

Contractors ALUMINUM RAILING. Mario 250-368-9857

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

Help Wanted 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. 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

Colander Restaurant is now taking applications for

Line Cook Career training available Bring resume to 1475 Cedar Ave An Alberta Construction Company is hiring dozer, excavator and labour/rock truck operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilﬁeld 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.

Watching Little League and Minor Hockey games, camping at Marcus, the Killer Bike, Red Skelton, Crib games, Trips to North Battleford, our homemade trailer and Tom accidentally hitting you in the head with a rock! Pat and Tom

LANDS & RESOURCES COORDINATOR: F/T position with Kwakiutl Band Council in Port Hardy. Senior position. Email for job description: casey.larochelle@kwakiutl.bc. ca or call 250-949-6012 Deadline 07/27/12

Your sympathetic heart, your love for nature and your thirst for knowledge; from the giant blue whale to the tiniest ant, from the sights and sounds of Texas to the history of places near and far. Barb, Bob, Nick and Dave Playing catch with you in Little League, the Saskatchewan trips and counting the wild animals. All the camping trips with family and the laughs we had especially the scary stories and you trying to sneak up behind us to frighten us. George

ATTENTION ROOFERS! Come work with the industry leader in roofing and exteriors. We are a Calgary based Company looking to hire skilled, professional roofers with foreman experience who are seeking year round employment. Must have 5 years of experience in steep sloped roofing, valid driver’s licence, vehicle and tools. $27 $32 per hour depending on experience with potential benefits. Subcontract crews also welcome to apply. Must have all of the above and current WCB coverage. Please call 403-366-3770 Ext. 258 or email Todd@epicroofing.ca Epic Roofing & Exteriors has been in business since 2001.

Make a difference in the lives of seniors. Come work for AdvoCare Health Services, we take “Pride in Caring” Now recruiting casual, potentially permanent positions at Mountain Lake Seniors Community in Nelson. · · ·

Listening to all the stories of growing up and your love for trains. Lynn All the great adventures camping at Deep Lake, Kettle Falls and Marcus - Especially Mom’s ﬁreworks at Kettle Falls. I can still see the look on your face. The bathroom express, the big wooden box you made that held all the supplies. All the games of horseshoes. Think of you every day. Love you Dad. Don

Registered Care Aides Cooks Registered Recreation Aides

LOST: Camera @ Gyro Park on Thurs. July 5. Please phone 250-362-9439

Driver wanted with Class 1 full/part time position. Day shift in Trail area, Must be able to get a fast card 250-365-7321

For more information and to apply please see our website www.advocarehealth.com or email resume to Janice.VanCaeseele@ advocarehealth.com or fax (1)250-352-0056

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FOUND: July 3 Man’s brown Nautica Jacket. Claim @ Hall’s Basics Trail, BC

Our Thursday nite trips to the mall, cheering for the Smoke Eaters, bringing you treats, especially chocolate milk and camping at Marcus with family. Lorraine

Holbrook Dyson Logging Ltd/ Newcastle Timber Have vacancies in the following job: 1)Heavy Duty Mechanic 2)Driller/Blaster 3)Swamper 4)Hydraulic Log Loader Operator 5)Yarder Operator. Details can be seen at http://hdlogging.com/ Fax resume to 250-287-9259

I remember sitting together at Marcus watching the falling stars, for what seemed countless hours. Ed and Michelle

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Love you yesterday, love you still, always have, always will. Emma and Ethan

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1st Trail Real Estate

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

OPEN HOUSES host: Gerry

host: Rob

MLS# K210143

Wed & Thurs July 11 & 12 12:00-2:00pm 2000 Topping Street Trail $151,000

host: Gerry

MLS# K214253

Sat, July 14 11:00am - 1:00pm 998 Schoﬁeld Hwy Warﬁeld $149,000

f 620ft o Beach

10 Acres

MLS# K214156

Fri & Sat July 13 & 14 12:00pm-2:00pm 516 Portia Cresc. Trail $175,000

host: Fred

MLS# K212535

Thurs July 12 4:00-6:00pm 695 Dickens St. Warﬁeld $224,900

MLS# K213216

MLS# K213040

MLS# K211391

Christina Lake $1,500,000

Fruitvale $429,000

Rossland $359,900

Rob Burrus 250-231-4420

Patty Leclerc-Zanet 250-231-4490

2 Bdrm 2 Bath

MLS# K210797

MLS# K205510

MLS# K212336

MLS# K212989

MLS# K205398

MLS# K211181

MLS# K206391

Beaver Falls $349,900

Fruitvale $335,000

Fruitvale $269,000

Trail $265,000

Fruitvale $264,900

Trail $219,900

Trail $218,000

Patty Leclerc-Zanet 250-231-4490

Rob Burrus 250-231-4420

Rhonda van Tent 250-231-7575

Patty Leclerc-Zanet 250-231-4490

Rhonda van Tent 250-231-7575

Patty Leclerc-Zanet 250-231-4490

Gerry McCasky 250-231-0900

Newly eled Remod

1 Bdrm y! Getawa

MLS# K211176

MLS# K210392

MLS# K211761

MLS# K207019

MLS# K214159

MLS# K212933

MLS# K211022

Trail $215,000

Beaver Falls $199,900

Trail $169,900

Trail $155,000

Trail $149,900

Trail $120,000

Trail $59,900

Gerry McCasky 250-231-0900

Fred Behrens 250-368-1268

Patty Leclerc-Zanet 250-231-4490

Gerry McCasky 250-231-0900

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Dining suite, country white, table 5chairs, buffet & hutch $500. obo.250-364-0271

GENELLE, Friday, July 13th only. 8am-2pm. Two families. 300 and 310 Grandview Place. Something for everyone. Past Genelle hall, follow arrows.

GLENMERRY, 3351 Dahlia Cres. Sat. July 14, 8am-noon. 3 Family Sale.

I Buy Old Coins & Collections Olympic, Gold Silver Coins etc Call Chad 250-863-3082 Local

GLENMERRY, 3465 Aster Dr. Moving sale. Fri. Jul.13 4-8pm. Sat. Jul.14, 8am-1pm.

Find it all here.

Misc. for Sale 2002 COLEMAN tent trailer. Excellent condition. $5,500. OBO. 250-368-9721

250-368-8551 ext. 0

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FRANCESCO ESTATES & ERMALINDA APARTMENTS How to make your old sofa disappear:

List it in the classiﬁeds!

3 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM. Beautiful hardwood ﬂoors, tile, newly ﬁnished basement, beautiful kitchen, large fenced yard, detached workshop, great location close to Gyro beach. $190,000. Call 250-231-5992

Lots FRUITVALE, level lot, 40ft. x 140ft., backs on park. $49,000. 250-368-6076

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

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All Pro Realty Ltd. Montrose

Glenmerry

Perfect for the growing family. Five bedrooms, 2 baths. Located in Montroxe, fenced yard.

Nicely updated 4 bdrm 3 bath family home. Fully Ànsihed, covered deck, parklike yard. Neat as a pin. A must to view.

$229,000

$359,500

IT SU ME E HO HOM

$238,900

$279,900

Trail

E! NU VE ERTY E R OP PR

$209,000

Two seperate units tastefully updated with newer Áooring and paint. Level entry for both. Have your mortgage paid!

$319,000

$339,000

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Level entry rancher. Two bed 1 bath close to Gyro park! Off street parking, large yard!

Emerald Ridge

Over 7 acres with a well decorated 3 bedroom home. Great for the horse person - fresh paint, new kitchen. Call your realtor today.

$295,000

This 4 bdrm, 2 bath home sits on a 1/4 acre site. Super property w/ swimming pool, gorgeous gardens, hot tub. Check this one out!

$179,900 W NE

G TIN LIS

$209,000

Wayne DeWitt ext 25 Mario Berno ext 27

TE AC E R A CH HOM

A solid, well built 3 bedroom home on a single 75x100 foot lot in Montrose. Bright and cheery throughout.

Shavers Bench

$169,900

NEW 2 bdrm bright bsmt suite. New appliances incl laundry. 604-828-1978 klhp@shaw.ca

Transportation

TRAIL, new 3bd. 3bth., garage, partially furnished, located behind Mall, all amenities. $1,400. +util. Available Sept.1 to Apr.1 250-368-7644

Auto Financing 9/5 2% !002/6%$ s 9/5 2% !002/6%$

WARFIELD - 3 Bdrm w/den; h/wd ﬂoors, d/w, newly reno’d; fenced yard; garage. Refs req’d. Call/txt 604 258-8906 or email kyates93@gmail.com

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$315,000 Glenmerry

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A great family home on a choice view lot close to the Glenmerry school. Home is in mint condition inside and out. This home will impress!

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$249,900

Character home with room for everyone. Perfect location for daycare across from elementary school!!

$449,000

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Denise Marchi ext 21 Keith DeWitt ext 30

$389,000

Beautiful 2400 sq. ft. home with the most incredible river views!!

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1626 Green Gable Trail

2261 McBride Trail

Thea Stayanovich ext 28 Joy DeMelo ext 29

We Will Pay You $1000

All Makes, All Models. New & Used Inventory.

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

Cars - Domestic 2010 Red Mustang. V6. Standard. Pony Package. 15,000kms. Only driven for 4 months. MUST SELL. $18,900 OBO. 250.231.6851.

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

Your Cabin on the Lake The Kootenay Queen

Trail

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Great four bedroom home on .66 acres and only minutes to shopping.

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What a price. Three bed plus den. Two bath home close to WarÀeld centre. Two new baths, new Áooring in kitchen, plus hardwood in the living room!

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$259,900

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

1-800-910-6402

WarÀeld

$219,000 E RIV

This 2.59 acre site has 2 small cabins that are rented - a place to build your new home when the time is right. Call on this one today!

Fruitvale

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$234,500

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Dawn Rosin ext 24 Tom Gawryletz ext 26

Lovingly cared for family home in a great location of Shavers Bench. Four bedrooms, rec room, underground sprinklers, single garage, must see.

Wow what a house. This beautiful home has over 4000 sq. ft., plus an in-law suite.

$119,000

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$209,000 Montrose

Fruitvale

Best value in Trail! 5 beds, 2 baths, new wiring, plumbing, roof, a/c & more!

TRAIL share 2bd house near Safeway. River view, gas, F/P in bdrm. $460/mo plus utilities 250.368.6076

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Four bedroom one level living with unÀnished basement and attached garage. Close to elementary school!

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E.TRAIL, 2bd. View of river, near Safeway, $800./mo. 250231-3172

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Rossland

Custom built 3000 sq. ft. home on 1/2 Acre

$589,500

Want a home with a shop? Great value here. Mechanically updated. No thru street!

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Homes for Rent W.TRAIL, 2BDRM., living room, hardwood ﬂoors, updated kitchen, basement garage, covered porch, no lawns to cut. Ideal for single person or couple. $750./mo. + utilities. N/S, N/P. References required. 604-649-9365

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TRAIL, spacious 2bdrm. apartment. Adult building, perfect for seniors/ professionals. Cozy, clean, quiet, comfortable. Must See. 250-3681312

1148 Bay Ave, Trail

Fruitvale

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Beautiful 4 bdrm family home with private backyard. Modern, open kitchen, 2 car carport, large deck & much more.

A good, solid home built in 1962 on a corner lot - large deck, great parking and good usable Áoor plan. You owe yourself a look. Call today!

$184,900

A great family home with double garage, 3 baths and a totally redecorated interior. Call on this one today!

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Fruitvale

Nice 3 bedroom family home with a 1 bdrm in-law suite. Large yard bacing onto Erie Creek. Private.

Fruitvale

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ROSSLAND, bach. apt. Golden City Manor. Over 55. N/S. N/P. Subsidized. 250-3623385, 250-362-5030.

ROSSLAND brand new 4 bedrooms 2.5 bathrooms 2 car garage hardwood ﬂoor no carpeting only $150 per s. feet. 250-362-7716 or rosslandbuilder.com

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.

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Professional looking for 1 Bedroom apartment in Rossland. Prefer walking distance to everything, clean & reasonable rent. For August 1st Call Arne at 250-584-9691

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Apt/Condo for Rent E.TRAIL, 2bdrm. Coin-op laundry 250-368-3239

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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

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$299,000

Over 2600 sq. ft. home in Miral Heights.

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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 monikas_2010@ hotmail.com 4 more information & to view •

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Cessna Club lands in Cranbrook BY BARRY COULTER Cranbrook Townsman

A unique gathering descended from the skies over Cranbrook this week, to take part in an annual convention and celebration of all things Cessna. Owners of Cessna 180s and 185s, belonging to the International Cessna 180-185 Club, chose Cranbrook for their annual convention this year. James Kitch of Calgary, one of this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s organizers, said that the group was founded in the 1970s, â&#x20AC;&#x153;for no other reason than weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got great airplanes. The planes we fly are very high-powered. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re great hauling airplanes - the backbone of the bush plane industry.â&#x20AC;? The Cessna 180 and 185 are fixed conventional gear general aviation airplane which were produced between 1953 and 1981 (the 180) and 1961 and 1985 (the 185, also known as the Skywagon). Though the designs are no longer

in production, many of these aircraft are still in use as personal aircraft and in utility roles such as bush flying. The club is comprised of about 1,600 members worldwide, mostly in Canada and the U.S., but with strong contingents in Australia and New Zealand, and members in Mexico and South America. It was estimated that 40 or so members were flying in to the Cranbrook convention. Kitch explained that rising costs of fuel and recent changes to crossing the U.S./Canada border precluded a lot of people from attending. However, that didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stop pilots flying in from Western Canada, Texas, Florida, Virginia, Connecticut, California and Eastern Canada. Some arrived on commercial flights - as Kitch explained, it was as much about the friendships formed over the years as the planes themselves. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We like the planes, we like the

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Nick Mardis, of Wichita, Kansas, shows the magazine stating that his aircraft is, in fact, the fastest Cessna 180, capable of reaching 200 miles an hour. Mardis was among the dozens of Cessna 180 and 185 owners who arrived at the Canadian Rockies International Airport Tuesday. The International Cessna 180-185 Club chose Cranbrook for their annual convention this year.

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performance, but most of all we like the camaraderie,â&#x20AC;? Kitch said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve watched each others families grow up.â&#x20AC;? By Tuesday noon, the Cessnas had begun landing en masse at the Canadian Rockies International Airport, with everyone greeting each other like the old friends they were. Arrivals included Club President Bob Warner, who flew his 1962 Cessna up from Texas; Nick Mardis of Wichita, Kansas, who owns the fastest Cessna 180 in the world - capable of 200 miles per hour (built in the 1950s, it has seen significant modifications, Mardis said); and Dave Hayden, also from Kansas, who owns an avionics shop and has thus renovated his instrument panel with the latest technology. The aviators kicked off their event with a barbecue at the airport, with the rest of the convention taking place at St. Eugene Mission Resort until Sunday.

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3721 Woodland Drive, Trail

$225,000

148 Haig Street, Warfield

This 2-3 bdrm home is very well maintained, has a great, fenced yard with large covered patio and good parking. Bright kitchen/dining, large living room. Central air and underground sprinkling. Call for an appointment to view, this is a great package.

$219,000 Great value in this 3 bedroom plus den, 2 bath home featuring laminate/ceramic 4 bdrm/2 bath property on 0.46 acre lot. tile, new windows, furnace with central air, Top and bottom are currently rented. This single car garage. Ideal home for starter, property includes - 200 amp service - newer investment or downsizing. windows, upgraded plumbing - single garage Low maintenance yard. - newer roof. Call now! Call Darlene (250) 231-0527 or Ron (250) 368-1162

This East Trail charmer offers very large living room, bright spacious kitchen, 2 bdrms on main, updated bathroom with jetted tub. You will love the yard with great covered patio, raised gardens, mature flower beds, underground sprinklers and back alley access to garage. This home is special, call your REALTORÂŽ to view.

Call Mary M (250) 231-0264

1739 First Street, Fruitvale

$269,000

Call Deanne (250) 231-0153

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1638 Cedar Avenue, Trail

$225,000

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. Call Mary M (250) 231-0264

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Fantastic Fruitvale 3 bed/2.5 bath family home on a quiet street offering a private backyard, large deck, spacious rooms, newer wood stove insert, many upgrades including flooring and paint. Great sun exposure and layout as well as double carport. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss out on this one!

$167,500

57 Moller Road, Fruitvale

129 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12th Avenue, Genelle

660 Dickens Street, Warfield

730 Binns Street, Trail

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

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s character everywhere! Updated electrical, hardwood floors, large living/ dining rooms, huge country kitchen, private yard, plenty of parking... the list goes on. This one is a must see!

Super family home located in the friendly community of Fruitvale- 3 bdrms/2 bthrms. Great floor plan for the whole family, finished on both levels. Call your REALTORÂŽ for a viewing, you will be pleased.

$153,900

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

Recently remodelled bath, laminate floor, wood-burning fireplace, deck, fruit trees, single car garage, room for all the toys! Priced well under assessed value! Plenty of elbow room here and only minutes away from Trail or Castlegar.

Call Art (250) 368-8818

Call Mark (250) 231-5591

Call Tonnie (250)-365-9665

Call Terry 250-231-1101

$214,995

Call Christine (250) 512-7653

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Art Forrest

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

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Darlene Abenante ext 23

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795 Dickens Street, Warfield

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Mary Amantea

ext 26

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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Richard Daoust

Cell: 250-368-7897

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