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time teaching positions due to lower student enrolment, and a potential reduction of library staff. There are also potential changes to transportation strategies for students, ranging from charging for bussing services on a perstudent yearly basis to eliminating bussing services and providing students who live outside of the district’s set walking limits with funding for public transit.

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President’s Message

1963 ~ 51

YEARS ~ 20

Silver City Days

Schedule of Events Wednesday, May 7th Midway & Carnival – Esplanade Ave. 3pm-11pm Festival Food Mall – Spokane Street (between Bay & Esplanade Ave). 10am-11pm

Thursday, May 8th Midway & Carnival – Esplanade Ave. 3pm-11pm Festival Food Mall – Spokane Street (between Bay & Esplanade Ave). 10am-11pm Seniors’ Dance - Trail Memorial Center Gym. 4pm-8pm. Featuring live entertainment by “That Girl and Earl”

Friday, May 9th Midway & Carnival – Esplanade Ave. 3pm-11pm Festival Food Mall – Spokane Street (between Bay & Esplanade Ave). 10am-11pm Miss Trail 2014 Pageant – Charles Bailey Theatre – 7:00pm. (Purchase tickets in advance at the Charles Bailey Box office)

I would like to invite Trail and District citizens to the 51st annual Silver City Days 2014. The Trail Festival Society’s directors have spent another long year organizing this event with the hopes that all those attending will enjoy themselves. We have many local non-profit groups that work hard to supply great food and events for all to enjoy during this event. Also we have returning vendors to complement the festival as well. West Coast Amusements will once again supply the carnival rides for us. The Society runs this event as a separate entity from the City of Trail; the city does supply an operational grant to help us provide this great event. Some of the local business owners in the area are also eager to provide us with funds to help with the event. For those of you the Society and myself give Thanks, as without you it would be hard to continue this great event. We are continuing to try and make this event enjoyable for all ages. As well we continue to try and make this a Multi-Cultural event. If you have any ideas or would like to bring your cultural ways into this event contact us with your ideas. Trail Festival Society P.O. Box 333, Trail, B.C., V1R-4L6 As in past years we have tried to make this event bigger and better. Do come down to this great event bring your family and friends have some great food and entertainment. We have lots for all ages to take part in. Hope to see you at the festival Ian McLeod President, Trail Festival Society /Silver City Days’ Committee

Saturday, May 10th Midway & Carnival – Esplanade Ave. 10am-11pm Festival Food Mall – Spokane Street (between Bay & Esplanade Ave). 10am-11pm United Way Pancake Breakfast – Cominco Gym – 8am-11am Sidewalk Cafe - presented by the Trail Smoke Eaters. Pasta Lunch & Dinner with live entertainment. – Cominco Gym – 12pm - 8pm Silver City Days Firefighter’s Parade – Downtown Trail – 11am Kiddies Capers – at the old Liquidation World location – 12-5pm Bartenders Challenge - on Spokane Street (between Bay & Cedar Ave.) 3pm 50th Anniversary Festival of Lights Fireworks Display – at dusk

Sunday, May 11th Midway & Carnival – Esplanade Ave. 12pm-5pm Festival Food Mall – Spokane Street (between Bay & Esplanade Ave). 10am-4pm Annual Silver City Days Fun Run 5K, 10K – sponsored by McDonalds, Gerick Cycle, the City of Trail, Ferraro Foods, and the Trail Times – Gyro Park, in Trail. The race is sanctioned by BC Athletics and starts at 9:00 am. Family Day Festival in the Park – Sponsored by Teck – Gyro Park – 11am-4pm Vendors Market – Gyro Park – 11am – 4pm

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CUPE Local 2087 is an amalgamated local proudly serving CUPE members of the City of Trail, City of Rossland, Village of Warfield, Village of Montrose, Village of Fruitvale, Village of Salmo; Columbia Valley Counselling Centre Society, Redstone Resort, Rossland-Trail Country Club, Trail Municipal Public Library, Trail Transit, USW Local 9705, USW Local 480, Van Hellemond Sporte Ltd. For further information please contact Andrew Chernoff Chairperson, Strong Communities Committee, CUPE Local 2087 at 250-368-6558 or email apchernoff@shaw.ca.

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News

Local songwriter recognized by Internet radio channel

New Members

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I wrote in 2004 and I still get really emotional about every time I sing it,” she said. “I’ll probably start to cry on stage so I am sure the song will touch the emotion of someone else in the room.” Manna started singing as a toddler when she was inspired by her Italian aunt who had a regular spot singing on the Toronto-based Johnny Lombardi Show, an Italian variety show that still airs every Sunday at 11:30 a.m. from the heart of Little Italy in the east coast metropolis. “I started singing before I spoke,” said Manna. “My first song was about the mountains in Italy that my aunt, who was also my babysitter, was trying to learn.” Manna learned then to play piano and began writing songs after her first broken heart at the age of 14. “You know Taylor Swift,” she chuckled. “I was doing it before her.” Manna said after her first heartache she went to the piano and the songs started to flow from her fingertips. “Every song I’ve written was either for a heartbreak and the other spiritual,

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Catherine Manna can’t believe her eyes when her picture, bio and music samples pop up on the Independent Music Channel, an American online radio station. The Trail singer and songwriter headed to Hollywood April 25 for the channel’s third annual music awards, after penning six songs that led to two nominations.

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out of God,” she said. “Two different avenues that bring me back to these awards and being nominated for easy listening and Christian music.” Manna, now 53, doesn’t often perform locally but in the past did at a variety of community events in the Okanagan and in Ontario, where she grew up. “I’ve been waiting all my life for a chance like this and I am here to say that it is never too late to follow your dream,” she said. When Manna is not writing music, she keeps busy with

her passion for fashion and all things organic at her East Trail shop: The Garden of Eden. Manna opened the small, colourful shop that sells everything from flowers to funky clothing, gluten free goodies, organic makeup, jewellery and local crafts two years ago. “After raising my kids all these years, I opened up this store and it just kind of grew just like my music,” she said. “Seems like the odds would be against me, but here I am doing it.”

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When Catherine Manna boarded a flight for California last week, the Trail songstress was following a 50-year dream in the making. The single mother of three headed to Hollywood with hopes of winning two awards for her song writing skills at the Independent Music Channel’s third annual awards held last Saturday. Manna was nominated for Best Easy Listening Song Writer of the Year and Best Contemporary Christian Songwriter of the Year by the Internet channel after six songs she entered proved to have staying power on the online radio station, making the site’s charts for 10 weeks. She crossed another item off her bucket list when she performed live on stage at Sunset Boulevard’s famous Whisky A Go Go after the indie channel’s VIP party and nominee reception wrapped up. “There’s a story behind every song I write,” she said, when she caught up with the Trail Times before departing on her adventure. “I am thinking about singing ‘It was you,’ which is a song

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West Kootenay ghost town Fifty-seventh in a more-or-less alphabetical series on West Kootenay/ Boundary place names The Lardeau ghost town of Ferguson was named for David Ferguson (18611903), a miner, prospector, and hotelier. One of six brothers born at Grand Bend, Ontario who came to West Kootenay, he was first mentioned in the Nelson Miner of February 7, 1891: “Dave Ferguson and W.C. Phillips are the first arrivals of the year from the main line of the Canadian Pacific; the former from Revelstoke …” By late 1893, Ferguson was in the Lardeau and on March 24, 1894, the Miner noted: “Dave Ferguson is now at his cabin at the Forks getting lots ready for the new building he proposes to erect in the spring.” The forks referred to was the confluence of Lardeau Creek and what became Ferguson Creek. Ferguson pre-empted a flap of land there that he named after himself. The earliest reference from Revelstoke’s Kootenay Mail of April 14, 1894 said: “Messrs. C. Holden of the Silver Cup and D. Ferguson, a land boomer from Ferguson City, arrived at Thomson’s Landing this evening …” The name soon changed, but continued to honour its founder. On August 25 of that year, the Mail wrote: “While Mr. Ferguson was digging potatoes on his ranch at St. David’s he found three small nuggets in his pan. The gold at St. David’s must be up to the grass roots.” The newspaper added on September 8: “St. David’s is prettily situated at the forks of the Lardeau, about four miles from Trout Lake City, and promises to become a mining centre, being situ$ 99 ated within a short distance of several

The Lardeau Hotel still stood at Ferguson in the 1960s Photo by Ellis Anderson

notable mines … [T]aken altogether, things look quite promising for the fortunate owner of the townsite, Mr. Dave Ferguson.” But it was slow going and ultimately Ferguson decided the town would be better off with his surname. From the Miner of August 8, 1896: “A new town known by the name of Ferguson has been started at the forks of the Lardeau, about 15 miles from Thomsons Landing.” Walter Henderson began surveying the townsite that November but didn’t complete the plan until October 24, 1898. It’s unclear why it took so long. Ferguson had two avenues, Victoria and Lorne, eight streets, Ferguson, Clark, Johnson, Dufferin, Pool, Graham, Knowles, Vickers, and one road, Lansdowne. Curiously, the 1897 Henderson’s directory referred to the town as Lardeau Forks. Ferguson prospered for a short time

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It’s spring car cleaning time, inside and out If a road trip is part of your vacation An easy check and repair item is plans this summer, it’s time to get lighting. You may need some help the horseless chariot prepared. confirming that the brake and That means cleaning it inside and backup lights are functioning at out and performing some important the rear. Otherwise, it’s a simple maintenance to ensure you get the walk-around check that should best fuel economy. include the turn signals and headIn most parts of B.C., the swap lights (both low and high beams) Unnecessary from winter tires to all-season or weight increases fuel and don’t forget the license plate summer tires is already well under and those little side marker lights. consumption and way (studded winter tire removal is If you’ve got a vehicle with a mandatory by April 30). Winter tires some of that extra headlight (clear plastic) cover are made with a softer and stickier weight could be in that’s showing its age, there are rubber compound that wears faster the form of mud and some good products on the market and increases fuel consumption at now that help restore clarity. dirt on your vehicle’s Wiper blades are another easy higher temperatures. They also tend to be noisier and you’ll hear them undercarriage. check and replace item. A buildeven more, now that you can finally Bob McHugh up of grease or grim on the roll down the windows. windshield will also reduce the You may also be dragging around effectiveness of the wipers. Clean too much junk in the trunk, like that snow shovel the rubber wiper blade with a soft cloth soaked you always pack during in the winter months. in the glass cleaner. In B.C., those windshield Unnecessary weight increases fuel consumption wipers typically work harder than anywhere else and some of that extra weight could be in the in Canada and life expectancy can be less than form of mud and dirt on your vehicle’s undercara year. If they’re still streaking, chattering or riage. Road salt is probably also trapped in that generally not doing the job – replace them. muddy mess, which is a corrosion accelerant that Getting back to tires, a loaded vehicle driven at your vehicle’s body doesn’t need. highway speeds for prolonged periods in hot While you’re poking around in the trunk, take a weather conditions can be a punishing test for look under the floor cover. Water leaking into the tires and the dreaded blow-out is a real concern. vehicle tends to accumulate in the lowest spots, Even a tire that looks okay and has plenty of or maybe that’s why it’s called a spare-wheel tread remaining may not be in great shape. The well. If the spare is a conventional tire, check its “best before” date on most passenger tires is inflation pressure and, while you’re at it, make eight years old and you should be able to find sure that the emergency jack and tool kit are a date of manufacture stamped somewhere on also in good working order. sidewall of the tire.

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Certain cars just won’t recede into the automotive fossil record. Designers (particularly those from their company of origin) keep going back to

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Mitchell design triumph, it’s an ageless design that wouldn’t look out of place in a showroom today, particularly since Cadillac continues to revisit the ’67 Eldo rear end, one of the greatest ¾-views of all time. 1954 Jeep CJ-5: The original Jeep CJ may well be the most knocked-off vehicle of all time, inspiring the likes of the Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser, Nissan Patrol, Suzuki Samurai, etc., not to mention, of course, the current Jeep Wrangler. Jaguar E-Type: The E-Type was one of the prime influences for the abovementioned Toyota as well as the famous Datsun 240Z. Its extreme long hood, short rear deck design and covered headlight styling cues also continue to show up in Jaguar’s own products like the XK8 and the new F-Type. After all, it was by rival Enzo Ferrari’s own admission the most beautiful car in the world. 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback: Long before Ford went retro with the 2005 Mustang, they knocked off their own design for the original pony car with the European Ford Capri. Toyota went one step further with the 1973 Celica Liftback, a virtual ¾-scale replica of the Mustang Fastback. Even the upper crust Aston Martin with its V8 Vantage model of the 1970s went to the Mustang well. The 2015 Mustang still sports design cues from the original 1965 Mustang fastback. Rob Sass is the vice-president of content for Hagerty Insurance. Hagerty is the world’s leading specialist provider of classic car and boat insurance. Learn more at hagerty.ca and you can email rsass@hagerty.com

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driveway.ca Take your child to work day and experiment on them! By Keith Morgan

General Motors has put a new spin on ‘Take your child to work day’. You can’t put them to work while they are learning what mom and dad do but they can be useful as experiment subjects. The so-called Human Factors group conducts about 100 studies globally into how people interact with their vehicles. Having children around means group members can test such things as seat belts. No, they don’t crash test the cars but they do examine

kids, to help determine the best location.” This year during the special day, the Usability team conducted a study looking at the Buick Enclave’s third-row safety belt buckles. The kids were asked to use smiley faces to compare and rate the ease of fastening the safety belt based on a five-point scale. A previous study dealt with a sickly problem that many of us have faced on trips with young offspring. In the early days of DVD players in cars, there were many kids forced to reach for the barf bag

how easy it is for children to buckle up. “Working with children on Take Your Child to Work Day is an excellent way for us to expand our pool of feedback,” said Don Shreves, GM Human Factors engineering group manager. “Our group and research is very data-driven,” he said. “Designing every element to a vehicle comes down to millimetres. While a door handle placement or seat switch might feel right to the designing engineer, we come in with data points from real consumer feedback, including

during a long journey. Not now and some credit must go to Shreves’ group who figured out how to place the screen outside of what they charmingly refer to as “the puke zone.” Shreves explains, sensitively: “We know through other scientific research that even if our eyes are focused on a fixed point – if we can see the outside passing by in the window – our brain is telling us that we are moving. “But if our eyes are at a downward angle and do not see the view outside the vehicle, our bodies become

sensitive to motion and increase the chance of sickness.” The team’s goal was to keep passenger’s eyes up and in a given spot. Determining that precise location required setting up a DVD screen on a track that could slide fore and aft along the roof of an Enclave. Researchers recorded the responses of more than 75 kids who were asked when the screen distance was too close and too far away. From there, the data was graphed and compiled to determine the best location. The results were

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Julia Livedoti, eight, fastens her seat belt during Human Factors testing in the Buick Enclave during the General Motors Annual Kids Day. Julia’s father Dominic Livedoti works in the GM Service Operations Building at the Tech Center.

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Think: riding up huge logs, up steep hills and over some interesting terrain. Either way, it’s a lot of fun and both physically and mentally challenging. Bikes: Montesa Cota 4RT, Beta 200, Gas Gas TXT Pro Dirt Playing in the dirt has never been so much fun! No, really. It’s true. Whether you’re young or young at heart, dirt bikes are a great way to enjoy the outdoors. Dirt bikes are restricted to the dirt, meaning, unless

you have a dual sport bike that has a license plate, you can’t ride them in the road. That said, they’re generally quite affordable and are extremely durable. Since there are so many different kinds to choose from, I’ll list the manufacturers that make them Bikes: Honda, KTM, Yamaha, Husqvarna, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Aprilia Adventure Take the road less traveled, but take the road when you want! Adventure bikes have an uncanny ability to get you through some incredible terrain. Bikes: BMW F700GS/ F800GS/R1200GS, Suzuki VStrom, KTM 1190 Adventure Sport

If you’re looking for the ultimate performance machine, a sport bike is the way to go. These are the bikes that are generally designed with the racetrack in mind but are street legal. They have more horsepower than you’ll ever need and harness the engineering prowess of the best of the best. That said, they have an aggressive seating position and aren’t always suited for taller riders. Then again, if we really want something to work, we make it work! Bikes: Ducati Panigale 899/1199, MV Agusta F3, Honda CBR600RR/1000RR, Suzuki GSX-R 750/1000, Yamaha R6/R1, Kawasaki Ninja Naked

Drives-U-Crazy There is little more annoying than the power trips exhibited in parking lots. You are in a busy shopping mall lot and after minutes of cruising you see a driver return to his car and load up. As he climbs in he notices you waiting patiently and that’s when the mind games start. He combs his hair in the mirror and fiddles with the radio or some other time wasting activity. Finally, you figure he’s waiting for a passenger and you pull past him. The moment you do, he backs out. What drives-u-crazy?

No, I’m not suggesting riding in your birthday suit! Naked bikes tend to have a more upright seating and handlebar position and are devoid of fancy bodywork covering the engine and mechanical components. You still get quite a bit of sportiness out of these, but without the aggressive seating and the stress on your wrists. Some Naked bikes are: Triumph Street Triple, Triumph Speed Triple, Ducati Streetfighter 848, Honda NC700X, Yamaha FZ-09. Of course, there are café racers, customs bikes and more. I could go on!

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MANAGER OF ACCOUNTING We are looking for a keen, positive, motivated accountant who wants to work in a high paced, challenging environment. The Manager of Accounting supervises and provides expertise to accounting and payroll support staff; ensures appropriate controls; performs reconciliations and variance analysis; assists in the preparation of budget and financial statements; helps with audits; and other key functions. The Manager of Accounting is our lead on our integrated software system systems. The Manager of Accounting also ensures timely and accurate coordination of and submissions of Ministry of Education student data and a variety of other regulatory reports. Excellent interpersonal, problem solving and communication skills are key to your success as you support the district’s operations. Your background includes related leadership and accounting experience and education in the field of accounting. You’ve earned a second level of a recognized accounting program (CGA/CMA/CA/CPA), and/or a diploma in accounting or business administration. You are extremely comfortable using enterprise class software and have experience supporting others in the use of software. Ideally you have experience with running payroll. Finally, you are resilient and committed to working collaboratively with integrity and character in support of the public education system. The position will start as soon as the right candidate is available. Applications should include a resume with details of your education and work experience, copies of official transcripts of qualifications and a list of references from a variety of sources. For the full posting see the Careers section on www.sd20.bc.ca. If you have questions or wish to submit an application please contact: Natalie Verigin, Secretary-Treasurer Attention #14-E-02 School District No. 20 (Kootenay-Columbia) 2001 Third Avenue, Trail, BC V1R 1R6 Telephone: (250) 368-2223 natalieverigin@sd20.bc.ca Deadline for applications is Monday, May 12th, 2014 at 4:00 pm.

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Furniture

Topsoil, Sand, Road Gravel Fill with delivery call for prices 250.359.7188 c:250.304.8158

Misc. Wanted Collectors Currently Buying: Coin Collections, Antiques, Native Art, Old Silver, Paintings, Jewellery etc. We Deal with Estates 778-281-0030 We buy gold! Rings, chains, bracelets, etc. Cash paid by value (weight and karat). Even broken jewelry and scrap gold. Picture ID required. Grand Forks Pawnshop, 225 Central. 250-442-5552.

Real Estate Houses For Sale 2005 SRI Double Wide MODULAR HOME 24x44 in Triangle Gardens. 45 years and up. Vaulted ceiling, open plan, bay window, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, pantry, low maintenance, gas heat, air conditioning, 5 appl’s, UGS, landscaped, covered deck & carport, must see. $189,500. 250-442-8676

Mobile Homes & Parks Greenwood: 2bdrm mobile home nice corner lot, laundry room, upgrades, garage, work shop. City water & sewer. $69,900. 250-445-6340.

Real Estate DON’T MISS Out! 62 acres, endless possibilities. 5500 sq. ft. house. 1500 ft. of lakeshore. www.lakeoftheprairie shome.ca www.lakeoftheprair iesproperty.ca Jackie 1-306744-2399 1-306-744-7432 Watch online for open house.

Recreational

Recreation Paradise Year Round!

Position to start as soon as possible. CVCC is focused on Resident-First, Person-Centered Care. We welcome individuals interested in making a difference. Email: Email: cvcc-admin@chantellegroup.com cvcc-admin@chantellegroup.com Only successful applicants will be contacted.

Career opportunity

Service Advisor Required Glacier Honda is a fully developed shop with advanced technology and the latest equipment, including alignment. Our shop is fast paced with emphasis on quality and customer satisfaction.

APPLICATION SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR

If you are a highly motivated person with customer service experience. We are willing to train the right person. Wages depend on experience. The position is temporary with potential to permanent position.

This position provides systems and application support for the Trust’s core business applications, including the Information Management System and public and private websites. This is a permanent, full-time position based out of our Castlegar office.

Please send resume to above address or email: glacierhonda-service@telus.net, attention Al Sanders.

1602 Columbia Ave Castlegar BC V1N 1H9 Phone: 250-365-4845 Fax: 250-365-4865 Toll Free: 1-866-365-4845

Rentals

GIANT GARAGE SALE. Grand Forks. Sat May 3rd, 9am-1pm. 7048 Donaldson Dr. Grand Forks: 6840 Galena Rd. Sat, May 3, 8am-11am. Rod iron plant stands & art. Come and see it all. Grand Forks: Neighbourhood yard sale. 17th St, behind A&W. Sat May 3rd. 8am-1pm. Grand Forks: Sat May 3rd, 8am-noon, Guide Hall parking lot. Something for everyone. Moving/Garage Sale furniture household, misc tools & some collectable lots of choice, 107 - 10th Ave Castlegar, Sat, May 3rd 9-3

NURSERY mix soil, $35 pickup load. Pick up between 10am-1pm, Monday-Friday. 250-442-2013 / 250-442-2014.

Alterations/ Dressmaking

Merchandise for Sale

Garden & Lawn

3 new 6,000 lbs electric trailer axles, 6 bolt pattern, 1/2 price $375/each, electric wheel chair lift $300, hydraulic post pounder on trailer $650 Call 250-226-7990 4 Bridgestone summer tires mounted on rims. 205/65/R15, approx 50,000km, $400/obo. 250-442-8184. Affordable Steel Shipping Containers for sale/rent 20’ & 40’ Kootenay Containers Castlegar 250-365-3014 AIR CONDITIONER, Danby floor model, 9,000BTU $100.; Samsung DVD-videotape player $25. 250-368-9189 Brand New 3 person Maax quality HotTub w/cover. Was $6,500, priced for quick sale at $4,900 tax included. 250-4420288 Grand Forks: Large collection of antiques & collectibles. Enough to stock a store. 250442-6702. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper? KILL BED BUGS & THEIR EGGS! Buy Harris Bed Bug Killer Complete Treatment Program or Kit. Available: Hardware Stores, Buy Online: homedepot.com KILL ROACHES! Buy Harris Roach Tablets. Eliminate Bugs- Guaranteed. No Mess, Odorless, Long Lasting. Available at Ace Hardware & The Home Depot. Leather sofa set $175. BluRay DVD $50. KING Miter Saw $75. Treadmill (great condition) $400. Exercise bench $50. Rowing machine $150. Chair Massage $150. 250999-0033. Natural Gas Fireplace. Freestanding, zero clearance, direct vent, 30,000 BTU, heats 12,000 sq ft, new was $2,500. asking $350. 250-442-8863. SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT. SCREENED TOP Soil, $30. per yard. Delivery available. 250-367-9308

HANSON DECKING West Kootenay Agent for Duradek 250-352-1814

PERMANENT FULL TIME OFFICE ASSISTANT

Merchandise for Sale

Special Price - Blue Spruce 2-ft to 10-ft tall. More info call 250-442-3878 / 250-442-7920. Spring clean up, weed eating, shrub trimming, lawn care, thatching, dump runs. 250-442-8163

Trades, Technical

Contractors Castleview Care Centre is seeking:

Services

Apply by May 16, 2014.

cbt.org/careers 1.800.505.8998

Connect with us

Fishing, hiking, hunting, quadding, snowmobiling or just relaxation. Great access within 3 hours of the lower mainland, 40 km from Princeton and steps to Osprey Lake. 2 years new this 3 bedroom, 2 bath open concept chalet has it all & more. Includes a guest cabin with a bedroom, living/sitting area, kitchen & bathroom. New detached garage for storing the toys. Call Adrienne (Royal Lepage Parkside Realty) at 250-809-6322 for a private viewing.

Other Areas 20 ACRES $0 Down, Only $119/mo. Owner Financing, NO CREDIT CHECKS! Near El Paso, Texas. Beautiful Mountain Views! Money Back Guarantee. Call 1-866-8825263, Ext. 81. www.sunsetranches.net

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent Bella Vista, Shavers Bench Townhomes. N/S, N/P. 2-3 bdrms. Phone 250.364.1822

Commercial/ Industrial Creston COMMERCIAL BUILDING

3600 sq.ft. of Retail Space

Located DOWNTOWN Excellent High Traffic Area Plenty of Parking 250-428-5240

Grand Forks: Wally’s World Bakery for rent. Free rent, call to discuss the terms. Contact Raman at 250-442-5788 or shellgrandforks@hotmail.com

Cottages / Cabins

Grand Forks area cabin, fully furnished, satelitedish, $500/m utils included. N/S, N/P, must have job and transportation. Short term rental 3-6 months max. 250-442-5515.

Misc for Rent

Grand Forks: small fifth wheel on river and acreage (off the grid) $350/m. 250-443-5049.

Mobile Homes & Pads

Grand Forks: 1 bdrm mobile home, river front, $450/m + utils. 250-442-2378. Grand Forks: 2brm trailer in country setting. $600/m + utilities. 250-442-8061. ROBSON 3 Bdrm Mobile Home for rent $675/mth + Utilities, Refer check required Call 250-304-4862

Homes for Rent

1 bdrm cottage with loft & enclosed porch @ 7 mile North Shore $1000/m including utili N/S N/P825-4416 or 354-2854 BC Housing Castlegar has exciting rental opportunities for families looking for affordable housing. The 3-bedroom units we offer are spacious with 1.5 bathroom, stove, fridge and washer/ dryer hook-ups. One small pet is allowed, with BC Housing approval. No smoking allowed. Tenants pay 30% of their gross monthly income for rent. For applications please call 250-365-2667 or 1-800834-7149 or go on-line to www.bchousing.org

Christina Lake year round, 2 bdrm house & or business. $650/m + utils. Avail immed. 403-990-0972. Grand Forks: 2-bdrm 1 bath mobile home, fenced yard, very clean. DD & RR, $650/m. + utils. Avail May 1st. 250-4433173. NELSON- 2 bdrm executive waterfront home, 6 mile Nelson, partially furnished. NS/NP. Refs req’d. $1700+ utils. Call (250)825-4471 or 250-354-9434.

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LIVE ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE Thursday, May 8 th 4PM – “Variables” 5PM - Brian Waller Band 6PM – Harmaniaks 7PM – Wendy Chivers 8PM – Stew Ford 9PM – That Girl and Earl 10PM – No Excuse

Friday, May 9 th 4PM – Jason Thomas Group 5PM – Emerson 6PM – Mystic Dreamers Belly Dancers 7PM - Whispering Polly 8PM – George Cappelletto Band 9PM – Jason Thomas Round 2 – different band 10PM - No More Madness

Saturday, May 10 th 12:00 noon – Karaoke with to 2PM Tracy Johnston 2PM – Just Us 3PM – Flydini Magic 4PM – The Kidz 5PM – Nectoratic’s 6PM – Roy Has Fire 7PM – Trena Spears 8PM – Kenton X 9PM – Kolar 10PM - Ray Bouliane

Shows on the main stage on Spokane Street (between Bay & Cedar Ave.) Performance times subject to change

Sidewalk Cafe

presented by the Trail Smoke Eaters. Pasta Lunch & Dinner with live entertainment.

noon - 8pm

• Steps Dance Centre · Labelle Dance Studio · Kootenay DanceWorks Jason Thomas More entertainment TBA

Kiddie’s Capers is back! Saturday, May 10 12-5pm

in the old Liquidation World location

2014 Parade Route

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Silver City Days Fun Run

FEATURING 5K AND 10K RUNS AND A 5K WALK Sunday, May May 12, 11, 2013 2014 Sunday, 9:00 am Start Gyro Park, Trail, BC

REGISTRATION INFORMATION AGE CATEGORIES

JUNIOR (5K) 8 and under, 9-11, 12-15 JUNIOR (10K) 12 and under, 13-15 SENIOR (both races) 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49. 50-59, 60+

AWARDS & PRIZES

(SCHEDULED FOR 10:30 AM)

Individual Honours: Performance prizes will be awarded to the overall winners (male and female) in both the 5K and 10K runs.

Age Category Prizes: First place medals, second and third place ribbons, will be awarded in each age and gender category in both the 5K and 10K runs.

EARLY REGISTRATION

Random Prizes will be drawn during the awards presentations.

All early registrants, including e-mail entries, will be entered Into a Special Draw for a $200.00 Gift Certificate from Gerick Cycle & Sports

WALKERS

(Received by 7:00 PM Friday, May 10, 2013)

Early registrants should pick up race numbers at the check-in area at least 15 minutes before race time.

RACE DAY REGISTRATION Race day registrants must register at the registration area between 7:45 and 8:45 on race day. Race day registrants will not be eligible for the Special Draw.

ENTRY FEE

Runners - $10.00

More Information:

Walkers - $5.00

www.trailtrackclub.ca dhoran@telus.net

Winners must be present to receive their prizes.

Walkers are to start with the runners and do the 5K course. They are invited to stay to enjoy the refreshments and awards ceremony. There are no age categories or competitive awards for walkers, but all names will be included for draw prizes.

OTHER DETAILS

Washrooms and change facilities at Gyro Park are available. Sorry, no showers.  Water stations are strategically located along the route. Their locations will be announced to the competitors prior to the start of the run.  Finishing times will be recorded for all finishers, including walkers, until 10:30 AM. 

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Gerick Cycle & Sports

Phone 250-364-1661

Fax 250-364-0316

This event is also generously sponsored by:

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Check One:

 5k Walk

 5K Run

 10K Run

Trail Maple Leaf Band Name :

City : _____________ Phone :

Age on Race Day:

Gender:

DD / MM / YYYY: willBirthdate: be opening Silver City Days RACE RELEASE: consideration of your accepting Family FunInDay at Gyro Parkthis entry, I hereby for myself, my heirs, executors and administrators waive any and all rights against the organizers of this event, their noon to 5pm agents, representatives, and successors, and assigns for any and all damages suffered by me at said event.

Silver City Days Fun Run Entry Form REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Silver City Days Seniors’ Dance $10.00 Runners

$5.00 Walkers

Mail, fax or drop entries off at:

GERICK CYCLE & SPORTS th 908 Rossland Avenue Trail, BC V1R 3N6 Phone: 250-364-1661 Fax: 250-364-0316

Thursday, May 8 | 4 - 8pm Trail Memorial Centre Gym E-mailto entries: dhoran@telus.net Dance That Girl and Earl

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Horoscope

for the

Week May 2, 2014

Michael O’Connor

Tip of the Week: The New Moon in Taurus on April 28 was a Solar Eclipse. These moons are described by some as ‘super moons’. The seeds they sow contain a much bigger charge than a regular New Moon. Each sign will generally feel the impact over the next month and especially by the time of the Full Moon on May 14. Yet, it is also said that the waves from a Solar Eclipse continue to roll in, at least in the wake of our personal lives, until the next eclipse season which this year occurs in October. The exact degree of this eclipse was 8 Taurus 52. The impact is increased significantly when the eclipse makes close aspects to sensitive points in our Birth Chart. The nature of the influence depends on the nature of the aspect. Generally, the Fixed Signs, Aquarius, Taurus, Leo and Scorpio stand to feel the effects most strongly. Yet, people with planets or angles at 6 to 10 degrees of any sign will experience the effects. That these powerful events have coincided with the Grand Cross that has received so much attention, add to the degree of impact implied. As ever, there are many cycles at play. This one is ‘generic, as in a collective weather pattern, so to speak, just as is true of the eclipses. How it will manifest depends on how it connects with each individual’s chart. The Grand Cross (Square) occurred at 12 degrees of the Cardinal Signs, so people with planets and angles at 9 to 15 of any sign especially will experience the ‘influence’ most strongly. Thus there is an overlap between these two formations. Regarding the Grand Cross, the true power in it is actually the square aspect between Uranus and Pluto, which began in summer 2010 and will continue until January 2016. To truly understand these influences, we have to step back and see the bigger picture since their bigger impact is better understood from a global, social, political and economic perspective. The revolution of evolution is an old story, but these configurations do indicate a spike in the graph. The implications of these are woven into the interpretations for each sign and have been for many months. There is an archive of previous Horoscopes on my website and the Horoscopes for 2013 and 2014 which offer a wider perspective are there as well. Check them out to see the trends. As well, my free monthly New Moon Newsletter offers even more insight yet. An archive of it is also on my website and sign-up for both are free. Stay tuned for more to come.

ARIES (MAR 21 – APR 20)

LIBRA (SEP 22 – OCT 22)

TAURUS (APR 20 – MAY 21)

SCORPIO (OCT 22 – NOV 21)

GEMINI (MAY 21 – JUN 21)

SAGITTARIUS (NOV 21 – DEC 21)

CANCER (JUN 21 – JUL 22)

CAPRICORN (DEC 21 – JAN 19)

LEO (JUL 22 – AUG 23)

AQUARIUS (JAN 19 – FEB 19)

VIRGO (AUG 23 – SEP 22)

PISCES (FEB 19 – MAR 20)

Your concentration and focus are deepening. Your sights should now be clearly set on realistic plans and action. This is the follow through period on what was initiated last month. You have reason to feel confident about your progress so be sure to celebrate all advances so far lest you remain ever unsatisfied. Then prepare to explore your next prospects of expression. The gates are wide open and the bull unleashed. Thought the full measure of your charge may have been delayed the momentum is building steadily. This trend will continue over the coming weeks. Your ‘to do’ list will be full and diverse. Concentrate now to establish a secure foundation and strategy to build upon. Making plans and getting things done behind the scenes is a good strategy now. As exciting as this time of the year is, you are wise to use it to recharge your batteries. Intend to soak in the beauty, to be inspired and to simply be. It is quite possible that your next major focus of destiny is being downloaded now. Be open to receive it and take note Who and what do you love and why? This sort of question continues to linger in your mind. Making key investments is also on your mind. These may be of the emotional communicative sort as much as of the practical. Finding new ways and means to express your thoughts and feelings and your ideas and ambitions too is the next task. Business is squarely on your mind. For you this may well include performance, and/or production and direction. Looking for how to make improvements is featured. The focus will turn progressively to artistic and cultural expressions. Whether you are in the lead, playing a performing role at least or a spectator, this is your cue. You are beginning to see a bigger picture. It includes building upon a new quality of thinking, expression and communication. What kind of impression about you do you want to linger in the minds of others? In this day and age this is an important question. While humility has it place so does efficiently and effectively presenting your best.

Contact Michael O’Connor for a Personal Reading

G A M E S

Exchanges of talents, finances, feelings and resources in general are a current theme. A growing attraction to what others have to offer is on your mind. While you may not yet be ready to take direct, deliberate action, you are open to shopping around. This is time of contracted expansion, as in building your core… body, awareness and resolve. Budding relationships interests and perhaps even romance are on your mind. To succeed now you are wise to be the one to make the first move. You have likely already established a rather serious momentum in this regard. Now it is time for the next phase. Look to the future and be willing to go big. Build a platform for your dreams. This is the dawning of the Age of Sagittarius…. Okay maybe not, but it might as well be at least in your world. Yet, sometimes it is darkest just before the dawn. On the other hand you are probably already seeing the light of the new day. Success includes confronting fears and laying claim to the gifts, treasures and talents that are surely there withi. A creative momentum continues to build. It will inspire you to produce acts and works of beauty. This includes removing what already exists and replacing it with the new. So, yes you will have to disrupt the status quo, perhaps especially at home. More importantly, this shift may have to occur within you to produce the results you seek. Establishing a new base of operations close to home is a main focus now. It will include and likely require changes in your point of view. It is all part of a process of breaking free. From who and/or what is the other question. Consider that it may be from some of your own habitual perspectives, attitudes and expectations. Open to honest communications within and without. A busy time with places to go and people to see is keeping you occupied. Ardent ambitions are keeping your focus strong, even though there are many fronts to consider. Activating new streams of income, taking alternate lines of approach and following fresh leads are featured. Creative diversity is a core theme and a key to success.

888.352.2936

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