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Tax expected to take a hike CRAIG LINDSAY

Grand Forks Gazette

They say the only things that are inevitable are death and taxes. Which local residents can look forward to more of the latter soon.

Council is looking at increasing taxes to residents and businesses in Grand Forks in the upcoming 2014 tax rates bylaw.

At the regular council meeting of April 28, council heard three different options for the upcoming tax rate, bylaw 1997.

Council then voted for the first three readings of their favourite option at a special meeting on May 5.

Council was originally supposed to vote on the first three readings of the tax rate bylaw on April 28 but the city was still waiting for the revised B.C. assessment roll.

At that meeting, chief financial officer Roxanne Shepherd presented council with three different options on setting the upcoming tax rate for the city.

“It’s always really interesting—we are waiting for the revised (assessment) rolls which come out the last week of April,” said Shepherd. “We are also waiting for the regional hospital district to do their rates before we do our bylaw. Our bylaw (for the tax rate) is due by May 15 so we always have a real small time period to get this done.”

Shepherd told council that staff would have preferred to introduce the new tax rate bylaw to the committee of the whole but time would not permit that option.

The three options including: a two per cent tax hike across the board; a two per cent increase with a reduced tax rate for heavy industry with an increase to residential or commercial; or no increase at all, which would put the city in a revenue shortfall of $65,753 for the year.

In the tax rate bylaw report to council, Shepherd said, “The community charter requires that each municipality approve a tax rates bylaw no later than May 15 for the current year. The tax rates bylaw authorizes the city to collect property taxes for the year. The tax rate bylaw levies rates for municipal, regional district and hospital purchases for each year.”

At the special meeting on the tax rate bylaw on Monday, council approved the first three readings of the bylaw with the first option—a two per cent tax rate increase for all.

“There was some well thought out debate on options one and two,” said Councillor Bob Kendel. “The majority of council opted for option number one which was an equal tax increase for everyone. The consensus is that we’ve only got a couple of real heavy industries • See TAXES TAKE HIKE page 8

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Get out your dancing shoes CRAIG LINDSAY

Grand Forks Gazette

Grand Forks is going back in time. Back to the ’50s and ’60s to be exact, so be sure to dust off your leather jackets and poodle dresses because Habitat for Humanity is hosting a sock hop on May 30.

To help promote the event, Margie Henderson and Paul Toijonen dressed the part as they cruised to the local A&W and

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“We’re here to promote a fundraiser we’re putting on for Habitat for Humanity,” said Henderson. “It’s a ’50s/’60s dinner and dance sock hop. It’s going to be all kinds of fun. There will be jiving and dancing. There will be a silent auction. We’re going to have servers on roller skates serving burgers.”

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City is very transparent, says mayor CRAIG LINDSAY

Grand Forks Gazette

At the Grand Forks regular council meeting on April 28, council received for information a report on proactive transparency from the Local Government Management Association of B.C. (LGMA). One MAYOR BRIAN of the chief contributors to the reTAYLOR port was the city’s own administrative officer Doug Allin, who spoke about the level of transparency among the city staff and council.

“It’s a good report,” said Mayor Brian Taylor to council. “I would say at our (provincial) mayor’s meetings that we are a very transparent city. A lot of municipalities don’t have question periods. They don’t have a committee of the whole structure. They don’t have an open process where we discuss a lot of major issues in front of our public. And they don’t have a lot of people at their meetings.”

Taylor said he laughed when he heard some cities didn’t even need seats in their gallery because no one came to the council meetings.

In Grand Forks, the report said, the city launched a comprehensive and proactive communications campaign to share information about incorporating water meters into their community.

“When you talk about transparency, it comes down to the leadership style and how they deal with difficult situations,” said Allin in the report. “Whether you deal with a conflict head on or defer it to another day, the situation will eventually come at you. For us, we wanted to release information proactively and get ahead of the issue by sharing information early in the process and well ahead of the installation of water meters.”

The city delayed installation of its water meters to provide time and explain the program and why water conservation is important, continued the report.

“The biggest challenge was trying to sum up 15 years of information in an open house process to help the community understand why were doing this and the work council had done of a weekly basis to reach their decision,” said Allin. “We were also very transparent about the costs involved by providing specific examples of the costs of water metering compared to flat fees.”

By being consistently transparent and proactive about sharing information, the city has made significant process in building trust and focusing in on the real concerns about the water metering program, concluded the report.

The report was written by Therese Mickelson, accredited business communicator (ABC), or Michelson consulting.

The LGMA is a professional association for local government managers in B.C.

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Journey leads to summit CRAIG LINDSAY

Grand Forks Gazette

because her head was smaller than other children her age.”

Trinity was taken to B.C. Children’s Hospital in Vancouver for tests which discovered the abnor-

Raising children at the best of times is not easy. Being told your child is autistic and has a rare genetic disease would test the mettle of anyone.

For Grand Forks resident Laranna Androsoff, learning her daughter Trinity had a rare chromosomal abnormality (called a 6Q25.3 terminal deletion) was just the beginning of a journey.

In early April, Androsoff got the opportunity to participate in the Association of Childhood Educations International (ACEI) Global Summit on Childhood in Vancouver.

The summit, which took place on April 1013 at the Renaissance Laranna AndrOsoff and Trinity Vancouver Harbourside Hotel, brought together presenters mality. She was also diagnosed with and participants from 60 countries autism in summer of 2013.

“We’ve definitely had our hands throughout the world to discuss the full as parents,” said Androsoff. “I’m current state of childhood.

Androsoff, who works as an Ab- a huge believer in early intervention. original Family Support worker for I specialized in child development in Boundary Family Individual Servic- university. I know it works and she es Society, was chosen for the sum- is a prime example.”

Androsoff and her partner Chris mit after the story of Trinity (who is three years old) appeared on a story said they have been told doctors on Global TV in February 2013. Koo- don’t know what Trinity’s outcome tenay-Columbia MLA Katrine Con- will be.

“We were told at one point that she roy also brought up her story at the would never walk or talk but that’s legislature at around the same time.

“They were putting on this panel definitely not the case,” said Androwith professors from around the soff. “She has not only been walking world and little old me from Grand for a year but running and jumping.

Forks,” said Androsoff, who was She can go up the stairs. She knows nominated by Mari Pighini, UBC over 75 words and 15 signs. She unadvisor Master of Education online derstands everything. She knows her and off-campus cohorts in Early colours. She’s doing amazing.”

Androsoff and her partner have Childhood Education, to speak as Canada’s parent representative at received funding from the government to help with Trinity. Before the conference.

Androsoff had worked with that, she says, they paid out of pockPighini at a provincial research study et, “because I know it works.

“I created something I call ‘Triniprogram through the infant development program called ‘Including all ty’s ecological model of support’ and Families-Expanding Partnerships that was part of my presentation.

“It’s a way of organizing who’s Project.’

“Trinity’s story is so amazing involved in Trinity’s life and how ofbecause she’s so unique,” said An- ten they see here.”

Trinity has a whole army of drosoff. “She has a rare chromosomal abnormality. We found that support workers such as speech out when she was six months old therapists, behavioural consultant,

behavioural interventionist, physiotherapist, occupational therapist and more.

“She’s very well supported but it took me a while to build up her care team,” said Androsoff.

“The message I send out is that I encourage other families (service providers) to really advocate for young children with disabilities because early intervention makes a world of difference. If (children) get the help they need before the age of six it can change their developmental trajectory.”

Androsoff has a strong educational background in childcare. She received a bachelor of arts in child and youth care. She also has diplomas in special needs education and toddler education, and early childhood education.

“It’s something that’s definitely close to my heart,” she said. “I know I was blessed to be Trinity’s mom.”

Androsoff said she was quite honoured to be asked to be part of the summit.

“Pighini said she knew I could represent the voices of Canadian families who have children with disabilities,” said Androsoff.

“It was also appealing to the panel’s organizing committee that I not only represent rural Canadians, but also Aboriginal Canadians given my Russian, Danish and Metis heritage.”

Androsoff said that she talked about how the struggles faced by parents are actually quite universal when you have a child with disabilities. She spoke about the positive outcomes as a result of all the support.

“It was quite the experience,” she said. “Lots of great networking opportunities. I hope to share her story more. She’s a success story. She should be the poster child for early intervention.”

Androsoff has recently been invited by the ACEI director of advocacy and outreach to submit Trinity’s story for an online publication, Childhood Explorer, which focuses specifically on the experience of childhood around the world.

PUBLIC MEETING The RDKB’s Solid Waste Management Plan review is moving to the next stage of gathering input from involved residents, municipal staff and waste industry personnel. The next meetings of the Joint Technical and Public Advisory Committee will held on May 7th at the Grand Forks Seniors Hall and May 8th at the Trail United Church Hall (1300 Pine Ave).

Both meetings start at 6pm and the public is welcome to attend.

For more information on these meetings and your opportunity to have a say in how waste services are delivered in the region, please check out our webpage at www.rdkb.com or ‘like’ us on Facebook: ‘kNOw Waste-RDKB’.

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Liberal ministers certainly well-trained Second Opinion JIM HOLTZ The current B.C. Ministers of Education and Advanced Education don’t seem to know the difference between training and education.

In a CBC radio interview last week, Amrik Virk, Minister of Advanced Education, talked about training college and university students to compete in a modern economy. When asked by the reporter if funding would be removed from university liberal arts programs, Minister Virk replied that the government believed liberal arts training was also needed in the new economy, but the priority would be to change “learners to earners.”

Peter Fassbender, Minister of Education, released the lat-

est addition to the Education Plan, “B.C. Skills for Jobs Blueprint: Re-engineering Education and Training,” describing how the public schools would now be spending more time and money steering students toward trades and work training programs.

Receiving an education is not the same thing as receiving training. An educated person is not the same as a trained person. For government ministers responsible for education portfolios to not understand the difference is troubling. Certainly, B.C. should be involved in helping students receive job training in the trades and other skilled occupations. But those students who are being trained to weld, cook, repair vehicles, build houses and so on also require an education.

Educated people have an understanding of the world, their society and their place in it. They receive this under-

standing through a wide range of experiences, many of which have become the responsibility of the education system. Science classes, English classes, French, social studies, art, music and drama classes aren’t provided in order to increase the earning capacity of students or fill specific job categories that the government believes are important.

They are there to provide students with a perspective of the world that they might not be able to get on their own, a perspective that Canadian society has over the years determined to be important in maintaining a vibrant, democratic and value-driven nation.

When more and more resources are removed from the courses and programs that provide the broad understanding an educated person needs, the danger is that society will be reduced to simply a docile and uninformed workforce that has neither the

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knowledge nor understanding to question authority in numbers large enough to allow informed and constructive change.

By all means help young people learn skills that will allow them to be gainfully employed and contribute to the economy. But don’t forget to educate them. Society’s responsibility is not just to train men and women so they can make perfect welds on the steel pipe being laid across the province, but to provide them with enough knowledge, perspective and understanding to ask themselves if they should be doing it.

The shift in education toward creating a competent and skilled workforce for business and industry, in keeping with the Liberal agenda, indicates that Ministers Virk and Fassbender have been welltrained.

They could, however, use a little more education.

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City has to upgrade on its own dime—what a shock!

Letter to the Editor: There was quite a revelation at the April 28 meeting of city council. It’s hard to believe, as stated by Mayor Taylor, that no senior government grants will be forthcoming in the near future to help with costs of repairing or replacing our “broken” infrastructure.

I’m certain that all who heard this pronouncement were utterly shocked! After all, the city has obediently complied with the government’s request to have a water management strategy in place (water meters) but still no money? Perhaps 2016 will be a brighter day and then “pennies from heaven” will pour down into our city’s coffers.

The first myth has been dispelled. Water meters do not equal grants!

The stark reality is that there are no “pennies from heaven.” Whatever needs to be done will have to be done on the backs of the local taxpayers, go figure.

It is imperative that council sets its priorities straight and addresses “necessities” rather than “wants”; $1.3 million would have been a good start in bringing our water supply to an adequate level for both domestic use and fire protection. Yet council is under another illusion, the belief that significant savings will be realized through the installation of meters.

When will this bubble burst? How many

other illusions will be revealed before all the dust settles from this issue?

As an aside, here is a “modest proposal” for Mr. Ronaghan, and all proponents of a user pay system for water usage. Let’s be fair about all things. Let’s meter everything that we can, including sewage and garbage. Let’s toll all city roads. Let’s raise fees so that every community facility operates on a “break even” basis. Let’s throw out the whole concept of the common good that the word community implies. Let’s individually pay for everything we personally use even the air we breathe. With today’s technology, I’m sure that too can be metered.

However, let us set aside the ethical question of my “modest proposal” as well as the morality of turning water a life necessity into a commodity. Strictly from an economic perspective, Mr. Ronaghan, my taxes pay for many amenities that I don’t use. The only tangible benefit that I receive from a larger tax bill than many is that extra bit of water I use to be ecologically prudent and keep my yard green.

I already pay more than my fair share with no complaint. I just don’t think it’s fair that I now will be paying an additional fee for water over and above the extra taxes I already pay for having a large lot.

Frank Triveri, Grand Forks

Letter to the Editor: Further to the comments by Grace McGregor that appeared in the April 30 edition of the Gazette: “Businesses are shutting down; lists of houses for sale are growing; school registration is declining; people are shopping across the border; population is getting older.”

These points are attributed to comments made at the recent AGM of the Grand Forks Credit Union. All any resident has to do is drive around town and look at the for-sale signs and vacancies on main street. Even a recent article in the Gazette that dealt with population growth/decline had the Boundary area dropping and no doubt the next census will show a decline.

This situation will continue unless we are able to attract new residents. We can seek new businesses but Grand Forks has little or no sustainable competitive advantage for most industries.

The other residents we can attract are seniors as we have most of the amenities retired

couples seek. Last fall we had two couples, who are both long-time friends, come and stay with us for a few days. These couples were from out of province and looking for a community to retire to. They both have now settled in the Okanagan Valley.

When asked why they didn’t choose Grand Forks I received the following answers: “It looks like the town is dying”, “The roads are in terrible shape”, and “Abandoned vehicles must be lawn ornaments (jokingly).”

The money the City of Grand Forks has or will receive (which is allocated to the installation of water meters) would be far better spent on improving the image of our community. If we don’t attract additional residents we can all watch our property values continue to tank. If you doubt this just look at your last couple of years’ residential tax assessments.

It is unfortunate that our city council appears to be far out of touch with a large number of the residents of Grand Forks (see the anti-water meter petition).

Barry Jarvis, Grand Forks

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Elections act unfair

In a recent speech at the National Action Network convention in New York City, U.S. President Barack Obama addressed the issue of voter suppression and voter ID laws. President Obama echoed Canadian election experts who point out that voting fraud is almost non-existent and there is simply no justification for introducing new, highly restrictive voter ID laws—as Republicans have done in the States and Pierre Poilievre and the Conservatives are doing right now in Canada.

“So let’s be clear. The real voter fraud is people who try to deny our rights by making bogus arguments about voter fraud.” - President Barack Obama, April 11, 2014 Sadly, the Unfair Elections Act is doing exactly what President Obama is warning From the hill about.

Alex atamanenko Conservatives persist in making bogus arguments about voter fraud, despite the fact almost all the irregularities investigated by Elections Canada are administrative errors. As a result, they are ramming through an unfair bill that could disenfranchise hundreds of thousands of Canadians.

Canadians deserve a government that encourages people to vote, not the opposite. To put it bluntly, Bill C-23 is a threat to our democracy, the latest in a series of attacks on what I would call “our Canadian way of life”. We must not let the Conservatives get away with this unprecedented attack on our democratic process.

Our Prime Minister would have Canadians believe Elections Canada is being strengthened, when in fact, the opposite is true. The Unfair Elections Act is a thinly-veiled pursuit of a vendetta against the chief electoral officer. Look no further than Bill C-23’s removal of the right of the chief electoral officer to engage in democracy promotion and general public education which targets the more marginalized groups whose members are less likely to vote. Look also at how in C-23 the chief electoral officer is put on the list of those expressly covered by the Conflict of Interest Act, when no other officer of Parliament is so singled out.

My colleague Craig Scott, our Democratic Reform critic, has identified at least 20 serious problems with C-23. To assist us in understanding what is happening he has grouped the problems into three themes, the first I’ll address today.

The Unfair Elections Act removes two methods of voting that have proven effective in enfranchising voters who do not have standard I.D. documents, have no fixed address, or otherwise cannot meet the identity-proving requirements in the current Canada Elections Act. The long-standing Canadian practice of vouching allowed 120,000 people to vote in 2011. Elections Canada also expanded the use of its Voter Identification Cards (VICs) in three contexts in 2011—youth attending university, seniors in residence, and Aboriginal people living on reserves. The exercise showed just how much potential there is for the use of VICs with a second piece of ID in allowing more people to vote.

The Conservatives have concocted claims that vouching and VICs are the source of widespread fraud by citizens—with NO evidence to back up this claim—and then use this as the ‘rationale’ to prohibit these forms of identifying voters. This method comes straight from the voter-suppression playbook of the U.S. Republican Party.

The Unfair Elections Act also prohibits the chief electoral officer from engaging in general public education and democratic outreach to groups less likely to vote. According to C-23, the Elections Canada civics-outreach Student Vote Program (SVP) will now be illegal for the chief electoral officer to run. During the 2011 general election, over 500,000 students across Canada cast mock ballots through SVP in an effort designed to encourage them to vote when they turn 18.

Well over a year ago, MPs were briefed by the chief electoral officer that, in the 2015 election, Elections Canada would continue to expand its efforts to enhance voter turn-out by placing polling stations on over 20 university and college campuses across Canada, as well as in, or near, urban Aboriginal friendship centres or similar facilities. According to Craig Scott, who was present during this briefing, the Conservative MPs were not pleased with this news.

Based on this initial reaction, I would say that the voter suppression provision of C-23 should come as no surprise.

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Wills and Estate Planning with Lewis Bridgeman of McEwan & Company.

6:30 p.m. at the Grand Forks Public Library.

Legoland 1 - 3 p.m. at the Grand Forks Public Library. Bring your friends and get creative! All ages welcome, children 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Adult Boardgame Club 2 p.m. at the Grand Forks Public Library. Come and play!

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BULLETIN BOARD Shriners Care Cruiser Program Shriners Care Cruisers provide transportation for physically challenged children patients and their parents to hospital for treatment; since 2002, the program has included B.C. Children’s Hospital, Sunny Hill Health Centre and other regional hospitals - including the Kootenays - requiring service. You must make a reservation. Coaches aren’t dispatched unless pick-ups or drop-offs are confirmed. For a reservation and full schedule of days and times in the Boundary, call toll-free 1-800-661-KIDS. Senior Citizens Advocacy Group The Council of Senior Citizens Organization (COSCO) is an advocacy group devoted to improving “the quality of life” for all seniors.

Seniors organizations, associations and individual members wishing to affiliate, or individuals wishing to become members, call Ernie Bayer at 604-576-9734; fax: 604-5769733 or email: ecbayer@shaw.ca.

Meals on Wheels – West Boundary From Parkview Manor, Midway. Hot and nutritious meals are available to all seniors in the West Boundary. Please contact 250-4492842 from 8 a.m. to Noon.

Meals on Wheels – Grand Forks Hot and Nutritious meals delivered to your home 5 days a week. $6 a meal. Please contact Jenna or Barbara at 250-443-0006 Monday - Friday.

Every Monday • Senior Centre Branch 68 is holding Crib at 1:30 p.m.

• Drop-in carpet bowling is held at the Seniors’ Hall in Grand Forks City Park at 9:30 a.m.

• The CanCan Troupe practices from 5:30 -

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Hot Dogs: Friday, May 9 & Saturday, May 10, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Garage Sale Saturday, May 10, 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

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Parent-Child Mother Goose Program 10:30 a.m. at the Grand Forks Public Library. For ages 0 - 3 and their parent/caregivers. No preregistration required.

15th BC Arts & Cultural Visual Exhibit Is still on display in the Reid Gallery,and east and west galleries in gallery 2 and the Heritage Centre on 5th and Central Ave until Saturday, May 10. You will see a wonderful variety of original creations by talented Boundary artists and crafts people. The main floor also hosts the Heritage Centre, the toy room and the gift shop.

7:30 p.m. at the Anglican Church on 7th St. Contact Mona at 250-442-2237 or Mel at 250-447-2614.

• Boundary Stroke Recovery Club meets at 341 - 75th Avenue, 10:30 a.m.

- 1:15 p.m. For information call Ian Taylor at 250-442-3545.

• Is food a problem for you? Call Overeaters Anonymous Group at 250-442-2346 or 250-442-2227.

Every Tuesday • Learn sign language at the Grand Forks Public Library every Tuesday to Dec. 17, 2013 from 12 noon to 1 p.m. Class open to all ages. No registration required. Drop-in anytime. Class is free but a food donation box will be available if you wild like to help out in that way. For information about the class, call Leanne or Tammy at Sunshine Valley Community Services at 250-442-3335 ext. 211.

• Girls in Action (Pioneer Clubs) meet at the Gospel Chapel, 7048 Donaldson, Grand Forks from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Contact Dianna Borthwick at 250-442-5376. (Girls grades 2 to 7).

• Prayer Canada meets from 12 - 1 p.m. at gallery 2 in the meeting room. New members welcome.

• Breastfeeding Café, 10 - 11 a.m. Granville Family Centre, 1200 Central Ave. For anyone interested in breastfeeding: a breastfeeding mom, pregnant woman, or grandmother, aunt, sister or friend of a breastfeeder. Come for support, learning, sharing. Call Public Health at 250-443-3150 or Cynthia at 250442-5355.

• Chess Club - from 4 - 7 p.m. at the Grand Forks Library. All ages welcome.

• Figure Drawing/Painting Group meets 5:30-7:30 at gallery 2. Artists bring their own materials. Easels available. Schedule sometimes changes so please call Nora first if you plan to drop by. No membership free, but

$20 per month or a $5 drop-in fee collected to pay models. For information call gallery 2 at 250-442-2211 or Nora at 250-442-3668.

• The Sunshine Quilters of Grand Forks meet at 9:30 a.m. at the Focus on Fibre building on Donaldson Drive. For more info call Kim at 250-442-8802.

• Scrabble at the Grand Forks Public Library from 1-3 p.m.

• CAN/AM Women’s closed AA meetings, 11 a.m. to noon at the Anglican Church Basement.

• Crib at the Legion Hall starts 6:30 p.m. sharp.

• Grand Forks Air Cadets meet at the Legion from 6:30 to 9 p.m. This organization promotes leadership skills, camaraderie and working together as a team. New members always welcome. Join the fun. Contact Jim: 1-866-447-9304 or Janice 250-442-5732.

• St. John’s Ambulance Brigade, Boundary Branch meeting 7 p.m. at 8008 Donaldson Drive.

• Grand Forks Contract Bridge Club meets at Anglican Church at 7 p.m.; all welcome. For info or reservations call Al at 250-442-2525.

• Grand Forks Pipes & Drums practices 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. in Room 101 at GFSS. Beginning and experienced pipers and drummers invited to join. Lessons by arrangement.

Inquiries, please call 250-442-1249.

• AA (open) meeting in Greenwood at the McArthur Centre, at 8 p.m. Contact 250-4462249 or 442-0072.

• Pioneer Girls/Girls in Action - Gospel Chapel 3:30-5 p.m. Contact Eileen Gobbett at 250-442-2417.

• TOPS is the weight loss support group of choice for thousands. Join us and you will see why. Weigh-in is at 8:30 a.m.; meeting to follow, at the Gospel Chapel (7048 Donaldson Drive, Room 302). Questions?

Call Frances at 250-442-0638.

• Community Learning Place – drop-in – from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Grand Forks Library.

Come for help with reading, writing, basic

Networking Breakfast 8 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. at Community Futures, 1647 Central Ave. Italian style breakfast by the Wooden Spoon. Connect with the community, meet new people and expand your networks.

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Email your event to production@grandforksgazette.ca with the words “Event Listing” in the subject line; You can also mail it to Box 700, Grand Forks, B.C. V0H 1H0 or drop it off at our office at 7330 2nd Street – please mark clearly “Event Listing”. Also, please let us know if your notice has new information, or if your event has been cancelled.

The Grand Forks Gazette regrets that there may not be room to publish every item every week; priority will be given to new and timely items.

The Gazette also cannot accept annual general meeting notices in “Out and About”. Highlights – Non-profit organizations, book early for this FREE spot. Bookings fill up fast! Phone the Gazette to book your spot – call 250-442-2191.

computer, test preparation, citizenship study.

This program is a partnership between CBAL and the Grand Forks Public Library.

• Kettle River Runners: your friendly Grand Forks running club meets for a group run every Tuesday throughout the fall and winter at 5 p.m. at the aquatic centre. Runs are generally 5 to 8 km in length, and the group splits into runners of similar ability. Further information about club events are posted on our website: www.kettleriverrunners.shawwebspace.ca.

• Grand Forks Farmer Market 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

1st Tuesday Every Month • Satsang Buddhist Group meets at Selkirk College from 7 - 8 p.m. For information call 1-800-336-6015. Everyone welcome.

• Grand Forks Elks #493 meet at 7:00 p.m. at the Slavonic Hall at 686-72nd Ave in Grand Forks (except for July & August). New members and volunteers welcome. Contact Larry Jmaiff 250-442-2856; Roy Stevenson 250-442-5260 or Shawna Schuh 250-4424276. For more info: www.elks-canada.org.

We look forward to participating in fundraisers for the Elks and Royal Purple Fund for Children and opportunities to socialize.

• Grand Forks Search & Rescue meets at 6:30 p.m. at Nursery Fire Hall. New members welcome. Call Barry at 250-442-5818 for more information.

Every 2nd Tuesday • Granby Wilderness Society meets at 7 p.m. at Boundary Museum (6145 Reservoir Rd).

Contact 250-442-7733.

2nd Tuesday Every Month • Ladies Auxiliary Legion Branch 59 meets at the Legion Hall at 1 p.m.

• Resident Free Masons in the Grand Forks and Christina Lake area join our Harmony Lodge No. 37 in Grand Forks. Meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Free Mason hall on Market Ave. Visitations with view to affiliation welcome.

Call Gord at 250-442-3218 for information.

3rd Tuesday Every Month • Sunshine Valley Women’s Institute meets

at 7 p.m. at Silver Kettle Village dining room annex on the main floor. We are part of WI across Canada, and of the Associated Countrywomen of the World. Interested women are welcome to come as our guests to learn more about WI and our local group. For info contact Jean at 250-442-3060.

• Grand Forks Search & Rescue meets at 6:30 p.m. at Nursery Fire Hall. New members welcome. Call Barry at 250-442-5818 for more information.

Every Friday • Teen/Adult Board Game Club meets at the Grand Forks Public Library from 2 to 4:30 p.m.

• Boundary Bandits Car Club meets at Tastie Treat at 7 p.m. New members welcome.

Ownership of an old car/truck is not necessary for membership. Call Jack at 250-4423502.

• Youth Group meets at 7 p.m. at the Gospel Chapel (7048 Donaldson Drive) for grades 8-12. For more info call 250-442-5148.

• The Youth Group at River Valley Community Church meets at 7 p.m. For information call 250-442-8456.

• Narcotics Anonymous (open) meeting is held at the Holy Trinity Anglican Church (basement), 7252 7th St., at 8 p.m.

• Drop-in carpet bowling is held at the Seniors’ Hall in Grand Forks City Park at 1 p.m.

• Storytime at the Grand Forks Public Library is held from 10:30 to 11 a.m. All ages welcome, no pre-registration necessary.

• Overeaters Anonymous meets at 11 a.m. at St. Jude’s in Greenwood. TBA for Midway.

Contact Wendy at 250-449-2809.

• “Are you troubled by someone’s drinking?” Al Anon meets at noon at the Catholic Church Rectory 7269 - 9th St., Grand Forks.

For information call Liz at 250-442-5654 or Lewis G. at 250-447-2668.

• Blessings Boutique from noon to 3:45 p.m. at the Gospel Chapel. Contact Tammy Battersby at 250-443-1295.

• Grand Forks Farmer Market 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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City should develop net metering program Letter to the Editor: An important initiative regarding net metering and solar energy was completely omitted from the last city council meeting, even though… the initiating letter (below) was received two weeks prior and was specifically requested to be included. The mayor and councillors were advised of the omission from the agenda; other letters and late items were included. Councillors reported on students making solar car crafts and the museum’s solar workshop but there was no mention of this net metering initiative. The city also received, three days prior, a letter from the B.C. Sustainable Energy Association supporting the net metering program and an offer of assistance by FortisBC, which were also omitted. Why? –April 13, 2014 To The Mayor and Council City of Grand Forks

Re: Net Metering of Electricity It is my understanding that the City of Grand Forks purchases electricity in bulk from Fortis and sells it to the residents, that it owns the electricity deliv-

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ery equipment within the city, and that it does not presently have an electricity Net Metering program established.

It is important to move forward on a net metering program: • To harvest the free solar energy that is abundantly available in this area, known as the Sunshine Valley, that enjoys over 2,000 hours of sunshine per year; • To prepare for convergence of conventional electricity cost increases and solar cost decreases; • To relieve demand and strain on the existing sources of electricity; • To extend into our community the net metering programs established by BC Hydro and Fortis; • To further cooperation with the B.C. Sustainable Energy Association and their SolarBC initiative; • To establish billing for net metering as either a net consumer charge or a net generator credit for each billing period (see Fortis net metering document on-line) to effect “Net” metering; • To obtain approval from the BC Utilities Commission, as required, for this program (update - municipally-

owned utilities are not regulated by BCUC); • To make bidirectional or dual meters available to those who choose to add solar or other power; • To promote net metering by keeping conversion costs to a minimum for residents; • To establish a simple and efficient application through installation process for such conversion; • To encourage use of solar and other clean renewable energy in our community and region; • To promote our community as one that is environmentally conscious and forward-thinking; • And to lead our community into a future of higher self-sustainability.

Thus, it is recommended that: the City of Grand Forks research and develop an equitable electricity net metering program, and to commence and promote this program without delay.

In closing, if I can be of any assistance with the development of this program, please advise.

Roxanna Bolton, Grand Forks

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Also to welcome Tomas are: Deda John Lactin, Baba Donna & Grandpa Keiron Jenkinson, Great Baba Florence Arishenoff, Aunties Anna & Stephanie Lactin, Great Aunts & Uncles, Gloria & Bob Danish, Monya & Ez Henniger, Tony & Cerlene Arishenoff, Joan Saviskoff and Helen & Pete Sookerukoff.

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Taxes take hike

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town and they’re both doing well at the moment. We didn’t feel it was prudent at this time to change that.”

Kendel added that the amount the industries (Roxul and Interfor) would have saved (approximately $30,000) was not a significant amount.

“We just didn’t think the burden should be shifted from those guys to residential or commercial,” he said.

Final reading for the tax rate bylaw is expected to be at the regular council meeting on May 12.

gional hospital district = 0.2912; Kootenay Boundary regional hospital district = (0.0067); and Regional District of Kootenay Boundary = 2.2502.

Option 1 (dollars of tax per $1,000 taxable assessed value) Residential – general municipal = 3.8989; West Kootenay Boundary re-

Option 3 would have seen the residential tax rate for general municipal at 3.8105.

Sock hop

Utility = 38.6771 Major industry = 43.3948 Light industry = 11.4238 Business/other = 9.3184 Rec/non-profit = 3.1191 Farm = 4.2108

Option 2 would have seen the major industry tax rate drop to 41.5874 for general municipal.

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hits from the era.

Money raised from the event will help Habitat for Humanity Boundary build more houses in the area, said Henderson, who is on the board of Habitat.

A&W in Grand Forks is on board as a sponsor and will be providing dinner.

“They came to us and asked if we’d help out being that A&W is often associated with the ‘50s. We said, ‘Sure, we’d love to help,’” said Cheryl Ross, who owns the A&W with her husband Stanley.

“We have employed individuals who are disadvantaged or who have disabilities, and who have been fortunate enough to be able to purchase a home with the support of Habitat’s home ownership program. Without the support of Habitat for Humanity, these individuals might not have been able to ever purchase their own homes.”

The dance will take place at the Grand Forks Senior’s Centre in City Park starting at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, May 30. Tickets are available at the Grand Forks Gazette office, A&W, Christina Lake Welcome Centre or Copper Eagle Cappuccino in Greenwood.

Habitat for Humanity provides affordable permanent housing for single people and families, and also, those living with disabilities. Habitat homes are sold at fair market value (a hand up, not a hand out), with an interest free mortgage, and mortgage payments that do not exceed 30 per cent of the homeowner’s income.

“It’s exciting to see the wonderful support that we have received from the community of Grand Forks and the surrounding area,” said Henderson, “especially with having A&W being involved which is a perfect fit.”

1929: Auto stageline starts

1909 z Frank Royer of the

Model Barn announced a round trip to Christina Lake every Sunday. Stage leaves Grand Forks at 6 a.m., returning home from the lake at 8 p.m. Fare for the round trip: $2. Two boats meet the stage at the foot of the lake. All wishing passage should apply before 10 p.m. Saturday.

1919 Angus Cameron, the genial customs officer at Laurier, this week joined the ranks of the auto enthusiasts, having purchased a 1919 Ford touring car. Robert Forrester also took delivery of an Overland touring car. The transactions were made through the Grand Forks Garage.

1929 An auto stageline was started between Trail and Grand Forks. It commenced business Monday, leaving the smelter city at 8 a.m. and reaching Grand Forks at 3 p.m.

1939 Baddeleys Circus, which performed here at the beginning of the week, was not the biggest but it was one of the best, for the money, in several decades.

1954 Flood waters were rising again after several homes had been flooded out and the city park was under water.

1959 Wayne Henderson and Wally Mehmal were top cowboys in the rodeo put on by the Stock Horse Association.

1969 The Union of Youth of the USCC held their 22 annual festival at the Doukhobor Community Centre of May 17 and 18. At-

CONFERENCE INVITATION MOBILIZING LOCAL INVESTMENT CAPITAL IN RURAL COMMUNITIES Come and hear how rural communities in Nova Scotia, Alberta and BC have successfully raised and invested local capital in their communities to stimulate business development and job creation.

Monday, May 12 • 7pm Christina Lake Community Hall Free, but please register.

For further info and to register: coordinator.christinalake@gmail.com sponsored by SIBACS, Grace McGregor and the Christina Lake Community (VCC) Inc.

The Way It Was

tendance was overflowing capacity. It is estimated that from 2,000 to $2,500 people attended the event.

1979 Parade Enterprises Ltd. announced the start of a 20-unit townhouse development on Division St. in

Grand Forks.

1984 Thirteen air bands battled it out last Friday to a maximum capacity crowd at GFSS auditorium. The bands were competing for the top prize of $300 and the chance to be rock stars.

1994 The band shell’s days in Grand Forks City Park are numbered. Due to vandalism problems and the costs involved with repairing the vandals’ handiwork, a resolution was passed at a city council meeting to allow Pines Bible Camp to dismantle the structure and move it to their North Fork property at their own expense.

1999 Fed up with thieves and vandals, staff at the Canada Post office announced they are locking their doors overnight. An automated time-lock system for the doors was installed; customers will not be able to get into the lobby at night or on Sundays.

2009 Bob deMaertelaere, Lynne Burch, Laura Savinkoff, Mayor Brian Taylor and City Councilor Chris Thompson take part in the signing of the funding agreement between the Boundary Museum Society and the City of Grand Forks. The agreement provides $30,000 in funding to the society and stabilizes the relationship between the two.

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 59

MAY 9 NATIONAL DAY OF HONOUR The Federal Government is proclaiming May 9th as a National Day of Honour to mark the end of Canada’s military mission in Afghanistan.

This day will salute the fallen, honour our Veterans and celebrate the strength of our military families.

Unfortunately we lost one local resident in this conflict and he is permanently honoured by a memorial on a local foot bridge.

The Flag at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 59 Grand Forks, will be at half mast for this day. Please take a moment to remember those who have fallen, those who served and to all our men and women who have represented Canada in past military and peace keeping operations.

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May is National Hospice Palliative Care Month

“When you stop giving and offering something to the rest of the world, it’s time to turn out the lights.”

–George Burns Thank you to those gentle souls, our Hospice volunteers The Corporation of the

City of Grand Forks

Introducing the Board of Directors of Boundary Community Hospice Association: Back Row: Liz Stewart, Dan VonBank, Kristina Nysten Middle Row: Christine Brooks, Louise Fitzgerald, Florence Vatkin Front Row: Barb Bannert, Gloria Keogh, Edward Sims and Hellen Den Ouden Missing: Margaret Dietrich

Mission Statement

of Boundary Community Hospice Association

Top 5 Regrets of the Dying:

1 2 3 4 5

I wish I’d had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me.

I wish I didn’t work so hard I wish I’d had the courage to express my feelings I wish I had stayed in touch with my friends I wish that I had let myself be happier

Don’t miss this fabulous fundraiser!!

The purpose of the Association is to provide active and compassionate hospice and palliative care services for persons and their families facing death or loss and to provide the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual support necessary to maintain dignity and worth of the individual.

What do Hospice volunteers do?

➤ Visit homes, hospital and long-term care facilities, free of charge. ➤ Offer friendship, support and companionship to persons experiencing a life-threatening illness, and their families and caregivers. ➤ Grief support, following death.

Provide practical help:

➤ Timeout for caregivers. ➤ Companionship (read, play cards, write letters, etc.) ➤ Driving ➤ Help with office work in the Hospice office, fundraising.

Volunteers are persons who:

➤ Listen without judging or giving advice. ➤ Respect religious beliefs without imposing own values ➤ Respect confidentiality at all times ➤ Are ordinary people, many of whom have experienced a loss.

Hospice volunteers, however, cannot replace nursing, home support workers or family support and are not permitted to offer legal or financial information and advice, or provide family counselling.

BE THERE LISTEN ACKNOWLEDGE ACCEPT ENCOURAGE

Boundary Volunteer Driver Program Monday to Friday driver service is provided for citizens of Grand Forks, Christina Lake, Greenwood, Midway, Rock Creek and surrounding areas requiring assistance to access medical appointments or visits to care centres. Please book as far in advance as possible.

Driver service is provided to individuals referred to the program by a medical practitioner, community careworker or self referral.

Boundary Volunteer Driver Program P.O Box 2647 Grand Forks, BC VOH 1HO Phone: 250-584-4618 Fax: 250-442-8331

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Kudos to the helping hands of the Boundary Hospice 7370 4th Street, Grand Forks • 250.442-5560

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Boundary Community Hospice Association – Support when you need it most; Compassionate care for the dying and bereaved; Comfort in knowing you need not be alone.

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Banners to beautify downtown core CRAIG LINDSAY

Grand Forks Gazette

The city is hoping 2014 will be a banner year for Grand Forks.

To help in that matter, the city is rolling out the banner program as part of Phase 2 of the downtown beautification project.“The idea is to work with the downtown business association in a collaborative manner during the downtown beautification process,” said Sarah Winton, deputy corporation officer/communications for the City of Grand Forks.

“It’s an opportunity for businesses to contribute to the beautification of downtown or of Grand Forks and get their business name and logo on a banner that will be hung throughout the community starting in the downtown core and eventually moving out to the outskirts of Grand Forks,” said James Wilson, executive director of the Boundary Country Regional Chamber of Commerce. “It’s a great way to promote your business and the community.”

Wilson said there have been three different banner designs that businesses can choose from.

The cost for a banner is $100 each for spring and summer. Businesses can pay at the temporary location at 7425 5th Street.

Winton says the banner program has already started and they will likely be changed twice a year in keeping with the season.

IN BRIEF

The constituency office of Linda Larson, MLA for Boundary-Similkameen, had to be shut down recently after receiving smoke and water caused by a fire in the building next door.

“While we are working hard to secure a new office and hope to make an announcement in the near future, rest assured we are working from our remote offices to get the job done,” said Colleen Misner, constituency assistant.

The fire occurred on April 21.

Misner said that staff is continuing to answer all emails and telephone calls and finding meeting space on an as needed basis.

POLICE BRIEFS Abandoned vehicle not insured

On April 28 at 7:47 a.m., RCMP received a report of an abandoned vehicle on North Fork Road just south of Niagara Townsite Road.

“Members attending found a 1983 Black Jimmy,” said Staff Sgt. Harrison. “It appeared to be traveling southbound on North Fork Road (when it) skidded off the road into a shallow ditch and crossed the roadway into a pullout where it came to a rest.”

Harrison said the front left tire was not attached to the vehicle and was nowhere to be seen. “The owner of the vehicle was located and it was determined that the vehicle was uninsured,” he said.

The driver, a 17-year-old male from Grand Forks, was charged with having no insurance and had to recover the vehicle which was towed.

Cyclist clipped by trailer

On April 28 at 4:56 p.m., RCMP received a report of a bicycle being struck by a motor vehicle near Eagle Ridge on North Fork Road.

“Two cyclists had been cycling single file southbound on North Fork Road,” said Harrison. “A white sedan had been travelling northbound and was waiting at an intersection to make a westbound turn when a gold Ford F350 pulling a trailer with two snowmobiles on it attempted to pass the cyclist at the same time as he was passing the white car waiting at the intersection.”

Harrison said one of the cyclists was clipped by the trailer and lost control of his bike and fell to the ground.

“There were minor injuries (such as a) sore right wrist,” he said.

The driver, a 47-year-old Grand Forks

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by Craig Lindsay male, was charged with a violation ticket for driving without consideration under the motor vehicle act.

Drinking and driving not good decision

On May 3 at 1 a.m., an officer on patrol observed a vehicle speeding going westbound on Central Avenue in Grand Forks.

“A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was identified,” said Harrison. “The officer observed the speeding plus the driver was crossing the centre line and running over the curb when he pulled over. He had an odour of liquor on his breath and admitted to recent consumption of liquor.”

The individual, a 38-year-old male with no fixed address, was issued a 24-hour driving prohibition and his vehicle was towed.

He was charged with driving without due care and possessing open liquor in a motor vehicle, said Harrison.

“It turned out he had no insurance on his vehicle so he was charged with that as well,” he said. “In addition, there was a bag of marijuana in a backpack when he was arrested; however, he wasn’t charged with possession of that.”

Rough day

At 6:30 p.m. on the same day (May 3), a constable observed the same individual staggering along Central Avenue in Grand Forks.

“He was displaying severe symptoms of being intoxicated by alcohol,” said Harrison.

“He was originally charged with causing a disturbance by being drunk in a public place but that was changed to being drunk in a public place under the provincial liquor act.”

The male spent the night in jail sobering up, said Harrison.

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Planned power outage date switched to May 25 CRAIG LINDSAY

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After an uproar from the local business community, a planned power outage in Grand Forks on Mother’s Day has been moved to May 25.

The outage, which will affect approximately one-third of the city, is scheduled from 4 a.m. until 9 a.m. and would have severely impacted many local restaurants and other businesses that rely on the economic boost from having people take their mothers out for breakfast.

Most people learned about the planned outage on the morning of May 1 when the city posted the information on their website and had staff go around to notify businesses.

By noon of that day, James Wilson, executive director of the Boundary Regional Chamber of Commerce, had spoken to several upset business owners and went to work on social media to raise awareness.

I talked to Chris Hammett, advertising manager for the Gazette and vice-chair of the Downtown Business Association, and we discussed how we would tackle this issue, said Wilson.

“We felt it would really impact the businesses downtown particularly on Mother’s Day,” he said. “Being the outage doesn’t stop until 9 a.m. and that’s not even a guaranteed 9 a.m. So I got on the phone with the city and was told it was out of their hands but they would try to look into it. So I went on to the social media world and began tweeting.”

Wilson said he tweeted that, ‘Fortis needs to change this!’ ‘Grand Forks citizens not happy!’ and ‘This hurts the small businesses

in Grand Forks!’

“People from all around the world began to retweet my tweets and joining in with support,” he said. “By 2 p.m. I had received a tweet from Fortis saying they had phoned the city and found a different take and it was all taken care of. ” The decision to change the date was made by FortisBC in partnership with the City of Grand Forks.

“After many emails and calls from the city, local businesses and the regional chamber of commerce regarding the impact to businesses on Mother’s Day, (Fortis) decided to change the date,” said Sarah Winton, city deputy corporate officer/communications in a press release. “Fortis makes the decision regarding power outages in Grand Forks. The length and time of outage is dependent on whether the city has work that could also be done. The city would take advantage of the outage to avoid a second one.

Fortis consults with the city but they have the final say.”

The planned outage is set to allow upgrades to the Ruckles Substation and will allow the City to maintain power to the community in a safe and effective manner when doing certain types of work in the substation, said Alex Love, City of Grand Forks electrical consultant.

“The planned power outage was a joint outage between FortisBC and the City of Grand Forks,” said David Wiley, a FortisBC spokesperson. “It was originally planned for May 11. We heard some feedback from the businesses in the city that were concerned about the timing. We did go back to the City of Grand Forks and worked with them to find a different date for the outage.”

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Asking questions Young Forrest was the first in line during question period at the regular council meeting on April 28. Forrest asked council about the water meter installation project and whether more consultation with the public should have taken place. “I was speaking to the council,” said Forrest in an interview with the Gazette after the meeting. “It was awesome.”

Forrest said that council was very well behaved. “I think maybe we should have a vote (for water meters) before we put them in,” he said.

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with Grand Forks since there was a similarly planned outage. The reason they don’t happen very often is that maintenance is planned to avoid power outages to the degree possible, and many maintenance activities are done with alternate sources of supply but sometimes the work that needs to be done affects larger parts of the system.”

Love said the work at Ruckles is an example of minimizing outage to customers by having Grand Forks Electric conduct their own work at the same time as Fortis, resulting in one outage to customers rather than two or more.

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Wiley said Fortis needed to make upgrades to the electrical system in the area and the city needed work to be done as well so it made sense to do it at the same time to minimize impact to customers.

Wiley said the power has to be fully shut off to ensure the safety of workers.

Love said that planned power outages are scheduled to have the least impact on customers while also meeting the operational requirements for the utility.

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which will be published in October. As the name suggests, Vital Signs takes a look at 11 key areas at the community level and attempts to clarify the current, potential A summer of conversation has started that will inform and perceived issues facing local citizens.

Input from residents is combined with statistics to the second Boundary Communities’ Vital Signs Report, present an easy-to-read report of how a community is doing. The first Boundary Communities Vital Signs report was published in 2009.

The 11 issue areas are learning, transportation, environment, health and wellness, housing, arts and culture, gap between rich and poor, safety, food security, belonging and leadership and work.

The City of Grand Forks would like to let you know that over the next The first public input session was held few months, the Electrical Crew will be conducting a door-to-door last Thursday at Boundary Central Senior Secondary in Midway. Along with the patrol to assess the condition of each electrical service entrance and public workshops there will be other opmeter. portunities to complete the two-page surThe Electrical Lineman will be vey, including an online version that will looking for and documenting be announced in the coming months. information like: In July, citizens will have the oppor• Obstruction to the wires that tunity to weigh in on Boundary-specific information and identify priorities for acrun from the public property tion at ‘Community Cafes’. The Boundary (road) to the electrical meter Communities’ Vital Signs report will be • Meter location published on October 7 as part of a nationally coordinated launch event.

• Meter condition, and replacing Maxine Ruzicka and Doug Lacey share if required the role of Steering Committee Co-Chair • Confirming the meter information we have on file, to the meter and Karly Olsen is the Project Manager onsite for the 2014 initiative.

The Phoenix Foundation of the Bound• Any other issues that would affect public safety or service delivery ary Communities is spearheading the The City of Grand Forks appreciates your co-operation in our project. Thanks to a nomination from local Buy-Low Foods’ manager Fred Boyd, effort to provide you with the safest service possible. the Phoenix Foundation of the Boundary Any questions or comments may be directed to the Public Works Communities received $10,000 from the office at (250) 442-4148 or info@grandforks.ca Newman’s Own Foundation in 2013 and

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it was decided that the money would be used to update the 2009 Vital Signs report.

The Boundary Communities Vital Signs is part of a Community Foundations of Canada program, which sees Vital Signs reports published each year in 15 to 25 communities.

“The report is intended to illustrate how we citizens view ourselves and our life together,” said Ruzicka.

“What are we about, what is working for us, what are our challenges, what can we as citizens to together to better the community?”

The report also highlights the views of local youth, giving them an opportunity to voice their opinions.

The 2009 report is available online at http://www.vitalsignscanada.ca/en/foundations-37-phoenix-foundation-of-the-boundary-communities Since 2009 the Phoenix Foundation and other community organizations have used the report to guide granting decisions. It also provides an understanding of the priorities of local communities and has been useful in helping residents make decisions about how they might productively spend their volunteer time.

The Phoenix Foundation started in 1997 and serves the communities of Beaverdell, Bridesville, Rock Creek, Midway, Greenwood, Grand Forks and Christina Lake.

“We are just at the beginning of our conversation here,” said Ruzicka. “It is important for citizens to have conversations on these issues areas,” she said, adding that these conversations do not have to take place in a formal meeting.

The next public meeting will be on Wednesday, May 14 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the temporary location of Grand Forks City Hall (old Canpar building). 6641 Industrial Parkway, Grand Forks.

If you are interested in more information about the local Vital Signs initiative, please contact Karly Olsen. Vital Signs Project Manager, by email at karly.olsen@sd51 .bc. ca or by telephone at 250.442.8285 ext. 80149.

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Make a pledge to use our water wisely Grand Forks, BC – Are you up for the challenge?

With May 4-10, 2014 proclaimed Drinking Water Week across BC, the City of Grand Forks is asking residents to “take the challenge” and commit to small and simple acts that will conserve water.

“These are simple pledges anyone can do that will help use less water,” explains Mayor Brian Taylor. “When it comes to water conservation, every little bit helps. We live in a semi-arid climate and Grand Forks faces drought and water supply issues during the hot summer months, so it’s important to think about where and how we use our water.”

PROPERTY TAXES 2014 Due Date: July 2, 2014 Notice: Payments will be processed on the Effective Date sent from your bank. Therefore, payments made late in the day after your bank’s cut off time will be processed the following day. If you have any questions regarding the Effective Date, please contact your bank.

Remember to claim your Home Owner Grant (HOG)

• If this house is your principal residence, you must make application for the Home Owner Grant. Your mortgage company can’t do this for you. Even if you are not making a payment, or your bank pays your taxes, you still have to claim your Home Owner Grant by the due date to avoid penalty.

• If your bank pays your taxes, let them know if you are claiming the Home Owner Grant or not claiming the Home Owner Grant. This will enable your bank to pay the correct amount of taxes on your behalf.

• Home Owner Grant applications can be claimed by mail, in person at City Hall’s temporary location of 7425 – 5th Street, in the drop box at City Hall, or through the City’s website www.grandforks.ca. In the website highlight “I Want To”, then on the dropdown menu click on “Access my Account”. If you haven’t registered yet you will need to register now in order to continue. If you are already registered, click on your name (left of the logout button) to access account management. From here you will need to link your property tax account. Click on “Add New” and enter your folio number, leaving off the “210” prefix. Then enter your access code/pin which is shown on your tax notice. Click save and your account is linked. Arrow out of account management and click on the “Online Services” menu at the top left. Select Property Tax and your account information will show up. From here you can click on the Home Owner Grant tab and claim your grant.

• Your financial institution will not accept your Home Owner Grant application.

What is the penalty for paying taxes late?

• A 10% penalty for 2014 property taxes after 4:00 p.m. on July 2, 2014.

• 2014 Property Taxes outstanding include any unclaimed Home Owner Grant and are subject to the 10% penalty.

Where can Property Taxes be paid?

• Payments can be made by mail (do not mail cash), write your roll number or property address on the cheque . The City is not responsible for any lost payments and late payment penalties will apply.

• In person at City Hall at our temporary location at 7425 – 5th Street, by using the drop box at City Hall’s temporary location or through a pre-authorized payment plan. (Please call City Hall for information.)

• As well, payments can be made through most financial institutions using the online services and by adding the City of Grand Forks (TAXES) to your payee list.

What forms of payment can be used to pay taxes?

• Cash, cheque and debit cards are accepted. When using debit cards please be aware of your daily withdrawal limit.

• Post dated cheques are accepted; however, to avoid penalties, cheque must be dated no later than July 2, 2014.

• Credit card payments are not accepted.

• Coin payment is not accepted.

• Please ensure that your cheque is signed, dated and completed accurately. The City of Grand Forks is not responsible for errors and/or omissions.

• All returned cheques are subject to a returned cheque fee of $15.00 and are not considered payments. It should be noted that the penalty fee of 10% of 2014 property taxes will apply and be levied on returned cheques if a certified payment is not remitted by the tax due date.

Why is the Home Owner Grant amount subject to penalties?

• You can reduce your taxes owing by claiming grants you are eligible for; until you claim the grant, the total bill is taxes owing.

The most efficient way to pay your property taxes is online. By using the online payment service you avoid potentially extended wait times to pay your bill.

By clicking on www.drinkingwaterweek.org/ challenge, you can see any of the five pledges— they include limiting showers to five minutes, installing water efficient fixtures and appliances and even using less water outdoors.

The average Grand Forks resident uses more than 720 litres per day of water, about onethird more than the average British Columbian.

“That’s almost 3,000 cups of water every day.

We want to encourage our citizens to use this precious resource wisely,” Taylor adds.

As part of Drinking Water Week, the City is hosting an open house May 8 to help you learn how to save water and use it more efficiently. It is the first of many opportunities in the coming

months for residents to learn helpful tips and practical solutions to reducing water use, and maintaining a healthy lawn and garden.

• Join us at the open house May 8 between noon and 3pm at Well #4/5, located in the southeast corner of Dick Bartlett Park, near the intersection of 19th St. and 70th Ave • Watch your mailbox in May for a newsletter with more information and tips on how you can reduce your water consumption.

Watch for more information at www.grandforks.ca over the next few weeks.

For media information, please contact: Sarah Winton, Deputy Corporate Officer City of Grand Forks (Tel) 250-442-8266

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PUBLIC NOTICE FORTIS B.C. POWER OUTAGE

Please be advised that in the early morning hours on May 25, 2014 Fortis B.C. will be having a scheduled power outage to about 1/3 of the City. Areas affected will be North of Central from 12th street east including Valley Heights, and the downtown core.

The power outage will occur from: 4:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

May 25, 2014 This outage is to facilitate upgrades to the Ruckles Substation to enhance future reliability of the system.

The City of Grand Forks apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Public Works office at (250) 442-4148 or info@grandforks.ca

JOIN US FOR AN INFORMAL INFORMATION SESSION FOR PEOPLE THINKING OF RUNNING FOR COUNCIL Mayor and Council invites members of the community and past Council members to participate in an informal discussion and “heads up” on what to you can expect in the job!

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City of Grand Forks Banner Program The City of Grand Forks is implementing a street banner program for businesses.

If you have a business and are interested in sponsoring a Street Banner, please visit www.grandforks.ca for more information.

City Hall Rebuild Update You may have noticed some action at City Hall. Currently the remediation company, Belfor, is back at work in City Hall to remove more lead based material and asbestos material from the building. This should take approximately 4 weeks to complete. Staff are working through the process to develop a tender package for the General Contracting of the rebuild which is expected to begin in June.

Water Wise Water Conservation City Staff have been enjoying lively conversation regarding water conservation with both Perley and Hutton elementary students just in time for Drinking Water Week from May 4th - 10th.

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Mother’s Day Brunch

Restore Mom’s youthful glow

Grand Forks Gazette Wednesday, May 7, 2014

What could be more appropriate than taking a special day to celebrate the loving care our mothers give us day in and day out? In fact, people have been honouring their mothers for centuries. But did you know that this day originated with the Greeks who held a celebration each spring to honour Rhea, the mother of all the gods?

During the 16th century, the British adapted this ancient tradition and instituted “Mothering Day.” This Sunday gave all young people who worked away from home an opportunity to visit their mothers for a special day of festivities in her honour.

Unfortunately, this tradition slowly died out over time and actually disappeared for a few centuries until an elementary school teacher in the United States revived public interest in this day. After several years of government lobbying, Mother’s Day was declared a national holiday in 1914.

Shortly after, when American soldiers stationed in France during World War I sent a horde of cards and letters to their mothers in May, the French took notice and decided that this was a holiday they would like to celebrate as well.

Today in Canada, Mother’s Day is one of our most-celebrated holidays. From coast to coast, mothers are showered with love and presents. After all, with all the love they give us every single day of the year, dedicating one day in their honour is the least that we can do!

Mother’s Day Brunch 10 am - 1 pm

Open

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Mother’s Day Dinner 5:00 - 8:00 pm,

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Grand Forks Gazette Wednesday, May 7, 2014

What could be more appropriate than taking a special day to celebrate the loving care our mothers give us day in and day out? In fact, people have been honouring their mothers for centuries. But did you know that this day originated with the Greeks who held a celebration each spring to honour Rhea, the mother of all the gods?

During the 16th century, the British adapted this ancient tradition and instituted “Mothering Day.” This Sunday gave all young people who worked away from home an opportunity to visit their mothers for a special day of festivities in her honour.

Unfortunately, this tradition slowly died out over time and actually disappeared for a few centuries until an elementary school teacher in the United States revived public interest in this day. After several years of government lobbying, Mother’s Day was declared a national holiday in 1914.

Shortly after, when American soldiers stationed in France during World War I sent a horde of cards and letters to their mothers in May, the French took notice and decided that this was a holiday they would like to celebrate as well.

Today in Canada, Mother’s Day is one of our most-celebrated holidays. From coast to coast, mothers are showered with love and presents. After all, with all the love they give us every single day of the year, dedicating one day in their honour is the least that we can do!

Mother’s Day Brunch 10 am - 1 pm

Open

Eggs Benny, Waffles, Bacon/Ham/ Sausage and much much more Adults $13.99, 10 and under $9.99,

9am - 5pm

Mother’s Day Dinner 5:00 - 8:00 pm,

Prime Rib, Baked Potato, Vegetables, Yorkshire Pudding, Full Salad Bar & Dessert ~ $19.99 Salmon Fettuccini Alfredo with Full Salad Bar & Dessert ~ $14.99

7 days a week

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• Home Made Granola and Yogurt • Chicken, Cheese & Spinach, Strawberry Crepes • Dueling Oaks Eggs Blackstone • Baked Honey Ham, Bacon, Maple Sausage • Smoked Salmon Quiche, French Toast, Hash Browns • Muffins, Blueberry & Cranberry Scones • Fresh Fruit, Chocolate Strawberries • Tarts, Cakes, Bars Adults: $18.95 • Children under 10: $1.25/year Reserve early to avoid disappointment Phone 447-9755 for Reservations

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Breakfast When a child is sick and must stay home from school, many working moms must Buy one for your mom suddenly find someone to care for the child, or take an unplanned sick day. While and get yours 1/2 off. t family responsibilities can cut into their work, work can also cut into their family Gif tes Deluxe french toast with a raspberry sauce and whipped responsibilities. When this happens, working mothers often have no choice but to ertificom. cream with 2 eggs or C sacrifice precious family time. With time at such a premium, working moms de2 egg ham and cheese omelette for M with hashbrowns and toast. velop exceptional time management skills very quickly. Unfortunately, this hectic pace can take its toll on their patience and even on their health.

236 Market Ave. Grand Forks, BC Given this pace, it’s no surprise that many working moms are often exhausted.

250-442-5558 Open Sun. Jogas.ca follow us on However, it is important that they find healthy ways of managing stress and take full advantage of a few quiet moments to Sunday, 11 Make her ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ sit back and unwind. ♥ ♥May ♥♥ All Mothers Recieve If your mom rushes around day in 5 Everbearing and day out, take advantage of Mother’s Plants ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥Strawberry ♥ Day to give her some much-needed spewith every purchase.

Bring your mom in for a relaxing cial treatment. Let her know how much Fairy Garden Items - from houses to fairies Sunday Brunch.

NEW LINE - Silk Roads handmade/organic products you appreciate everything she does and All you can eat $10/pp (taxes incl.)

• Tomatoes • Herbs • Flowering Plant Arrangements 11:00 am - 2:00 pm find ways to make this a truly carefree • Statuery • Fountains • New Pottery • Annuals • Perennials day. Take her to a restaurant, book a Bored Room Bistro “Meals made by Friends for Friends” massage, buy concert tickets or better Open Tues - Sat 11 am - 11 pm/ Sun 11 am - 10 pm.

Delivery to Midway/Rock Creek/Greenwood.

250-444-0144 3865 Moore Rd. Grand Forks yet, reserve a week at a vacation resort!

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Serving New York steak with skewered garlic shrimp, seasonal vegetable, choice of baked potato or rice, soup or salad and bread.

Coffee or tea.

Create a fashionable jewellery design with special meaning for her this Mothers Day with

FREE

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In addition to our regular menu.

Reservations recommended

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George broke the silence: “It goes like stink, Sid.” I comOnly mad dogs and Englishmen drive open top cars in the extremely chilly B.C. high country at this time of year. But pleted his sentence. “And stops eventually.” Recalling a taking part in the three-day Hagerty Spring Thaw rally, recent bit of hard braking that had me worried for a while. staged by Classic Car Adventures, certainly turned on this It was then on to Cache Creek and desert country before OFtowards THELogan WEEK: Limey to the idea of a B.C. summer ‘staycation’ on roads climbing to the snow line Lake where my that show natural beauty at its awe inspiring best. face froze.

The shower at the Kamloops hotel brought Then we bypassed Kelowna and headed for BeaverOnly mad dogs and Englishmen drive We donned many layers of clothing, editor Sincejackets my old U.K. friend,dell, George Holt, the moved to Gabriola some colour to myDriveway cheeks. and admiring evidence of the now back defunct historic open top cars in the extremely chilly including leather aviator Island a few years ago, he’s pestered me to join him on a The second day would take us byMorgan Monte Lake and Falkland Keith writes Kettleexploits Valley railway.

Thenmethethat chilling hail a B.C. high country at this time of year. fetching, matching yellow rally. helmets, Wild talesthen of his racing persuaded andhit onbut to Vernon – in the pouring, icy rain. about how in. George atmythe wheel, singleitglass us. Westopped as wetoday But taking part in the three-day Hagerty in wheel me might make of beer us participation the last wishatonRock my Creek bucketrestored The rains stopped to look at a ‘car “They’re not safe. strapped a 3-day by his side as his nagivator. weaved our way north along the valley, through wine Spring Thaw rally, staged by Classic Car We pulled Literally. graveyard’ where rusty examples ofrally steel along steeds past But it would only out on the Sea to Skylist.

Adventures, certainly turned on this highway and that picturesque When Hagerty Insurancecountry, invited to mePenticton. to take part in the caught George’s eye. “Look, Sid, my first B.C. car – roads a Ford be a problem in non-competitive pre-1979 touring and sportsthe cars, Prefect.” of cake,” said George next day as he Limey to the idea of a B.C. summer journey to Whistler brought tears to myrally for“Piece turned him to the covering almost 1,100 kilometres, I figured thisHope. was The the winding I then us to a second graveyard near Armlooked at the route to backmisdirected road ‘staycation’ on roads that show natural eyes, as did the rushing wind. The twisty an accident.” idea ofHillman a B.C.and summer time Pemberton to invite George. “I’m it, Sid, and thethe laststrong,

by Sunbeams, even old trailuptofor Princeton was Iahave joy but stretch populated home beauty at its awe inspiring best.

Duffey Lake Road beyond ‘staycation’.

Will you perfect car,” George responded.

You get used to him callZodiacs.

He took careful note of the location so that he was not.

Since my old U.K. friend, George Holt, the mighty Jag. It The rally certainly was no challenge for ing might return for his nextdo restoration project. every male, Sid, and female, Doris. a road trip holiday we were hit by snow, then hail that our out as we were welcomed by the rugged moved to Gabriola Island a few years stuck like glue to the hairiest hairpins sun peeped worked day and nightFirst, to ready his 1954 XK 120 Jaguar Thenumbed turned on this Limey down to Seton Lake. AHe though B.C. year, faces as we descended I thought ago, he’s pestered me to join him on rest stop– at that off the northern end of the Okanagan Valley.

Wethis buzzed along roadster it rolled production line in from Manning Park.

I had made a significant anatomical discovery when it a rally. Wild tales of his racing exploits watery stretch of tranquility brought the to the idea of a BC if alongside so where to? Lake, the Lake Country lanes and that run Okanagan the same year I did. It cranks out 200 horses from an appeared the icy wind blasting up between my right the nostril persuaded me that my participation sounds of silence to our ears. vineyards. inline straight-six cylinder 3.4-litrethat engine housed accident‘staycation’ and was from I was getting good at this, so I purchased a summer Then weit bypassed Kelowna headed for Beaverdell, under“Itthat long could might make it the last wish on my buckGeorge broke the silence: goes likehood. seemed to exit through my left ear. Of course, Go toand DrivewayCanada.ca the U.S. Ithat askedshow if used vehicle in the U.S. and imported it. ? on roads admiring nowyour defunct historic Kettle Thehisgleaming number QUESTION havewith beena large the hole in the54 left side of my helmet.the evidence of et Itlist.

Literally. stink, Sid.” I completed sentence.blue roadster to the submit answer. he wanted a vehicle didn’t have any airbags, so the warning Valley emblazoned drewwas much at challenge. the rally The oneattention other little panelRailway. failed Then the chilling hail hit but a single glass When invited Recalling aon each sideThere natural at heits “And stops eventually.” historybeauty report*, but lightsHagerty were on.Insurance But I wasn’t picky. me to beer out at Rock Creek restored us. We weaved our way start that pointhad in Squamish.

TheI had warming sunatshowed off theGPS tooffigure so to peer my handheld take part based in theonnon-competitive recent bit of hard braking me He appreciated I knew, my other tricks, I rally could solveawedeclined. inspiring best. north along the valley, through wine country, to Penticton. almost 80 other classics to their best, too. my honesty, as he’d gone before Itouring had it inspected and cars, registered. what speed we were doing then shout at the top of forthat pre-1979 and sports worried for a while.

“Piece of cake,” said George the next day as he looked at There were Alfa Romeos, many Minis circa mid-1960s, through a few bad deals.

You justalmost couldn’t1,100 be tookilometres, worried about the Keith Morgan myMartins voice when George exceeded limit.to Hope. The winding back road trail to Princcovering I figIt was then on to Cache Creek and the route Porsches, Jags,desMGs, Aston – including a stunningthe posted With the transaction done, truth.

We made it safe and sound. ured this was the time to invite George. ert country before climbing to the snow 1934 Mk II owned by a gentleman from the same neck of eton was a joy but the last stretch home was not.to we parted ways.

I Googled airbags. I saw I had three options.

As the weather continues “I’m up for it, Sid, and I have the line towards Logan Lake the where woodsmy as face George and“Next me –year, plusSid?” a rare Noble M400.

First, we were hit by snow, then hail that numbed our Then I got a call from my Get certified replacements installed at a drivers We Kamloops donned many of clothing,including leather faces as we descended get fromwarmer, Manning Park.should I thought I had get back to you, George.” perfect froze. The shower at the hotellayers “I’ll buddy. repair car,” shop.George Buy someresponded. and install You themget myself. expect to share the roaditwith aviator jackets and fetching, matching yellow helmets, made a significant anatomical discovery when appeared used to him calling every male, Sid, and female, Doris. brought back some colour to my cheeks.

Being a curious person, he’d Or, override the warning light. keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca more cyclists andto then strapped that the icy wind blasting up motorcyclists, my right nostril seemed the second airbags day would take us by Monte called and found theto first option HeI worked day andthat night ready hiswas 1954 XK read 120 the boxesThe Lake and in. George at the wheel, me by his side as pedestrians.

When turning at anthe his nagivator.

We pulled out on the Sea to Sky highway exit through my left ear.

Of course, it could have been came in that I’d left at his shop. out of the question.

Way too expensive.

Jaguar roadster – it rolled off the production line in Falkland and on to Vernon – in the pouring, icy rain. and that journey to Whistler brought tears to my eyes, as hole in the left side of my helmet. use extra caution intersection, “You installed counterfeit But, option two had some promise.

There the same year I did. It cranks out 200 horses from The rains stopped as we stopped to look at a ‘car did the rushing wind. The twisty Duffey Lake Road beyond There was one other little challenge. failed airbags,” he said. were cheap ones online. and The lookpanel out for theseso I an inline straight-six cylinder 3.4-litre engine housed graveyard’ where rusty examples ofPemberton steel steeds past was no challenge for the mighty Jag. It stuck had to peer at my handheld GPS other to figure out what “So? They look identical to the Of course, there were some warnings about road users to speed help under that long caught George’s eye. “Look, Sid, mylike firstglue car to – athe Ford hairiest hairpins down to Seton Lake. A we were doing then shout at thekeep top ofourmyroads voicesafe. when original airbags,” I said. dangerous fake hood. airbags.

TheOption gleaming roadster with a large 54 seen videos Prefect.” rest stop at that watery stretch of tranquility brought the George exceeded the posted limit. of bogus airbags three, blue overriding the warning lights,number“I’ve withmisdirected metal bits us to a second graveyard sounds ofnear silence emblazoned eachfor side at the fire and I then Arm-to our ears. went too faron – even me.drew much attention catching We made it safe and sound. exploding when they deploy.

Youstart can fipoint nd how-to videos about “Next year, Sid?” rally in Squamish.

The anything warming sun showed strong, populated by Sunbeams, Hillman and even old They’re not safe,” he He took careful note of the location so that thealmost web. So, ordered cheap ones and best, too.

“I’ll get back to you, George.” offonthe 80I other classics to their Zodiacs.

Find more online at scolded. had them sent to my U.S. mailbox. I used a – keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca There were Alfa Romeos, many Minis circa mid-1960s, he might return for his next restoration project.

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Community

Thumbs up to city workers

Thumbs up to the two city workers that paid for coffee for the little old lady...thank you.

Thumbs down to individuals from other communities who think it is just fine to comment on water meter issues in the City of Grand Forks. The issue does not affect you, nor do you have to pay for ongoing maintenance of the infrastructure and higher water rates. Is this your plea to have water meters installed in your community?

Thumbs up to businesses in town who go out of their way to get grants and employ our community students who are looking for work.

Thumbs up to our young adults who move back to our community because they want to “settle down” here.

Thumbs up to Arnold Hoekstra for taking responsibility for his own body and refusing the flu shot. More people need to do due diligence on the negative aspects of vaccination.

Thumbs down to Interior Health for taking such a drastic step as termination of Arnold Hoekstra.

Thumbs down to “Confessions of a Curber”—it takes advertising to an all new “LOW”.

Thumbs down to the City of Grand Forks for not dealing with the absolutely appalling roads in our city. Topping the holes up with a shovelful of asphalt (or in some cases a truck load) is not fixing the problem. The fact that you’ve now painted lines down these roads should tell everyone you have no plans of fixing them this year either, shame on you.

Thumbs up to Dena, owner of Garden Patch Greenhouse, for your donation of a hanging basket to the Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop for our Mother ’s Day Draw. Thank you again.

A big thumbs up to Fortis for rescheduling their power outage on Mother ’s Day to a later date. From the Grand Forks Downtown Business Association.

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Finding the balance for justice In a restorative justice forum, the agreement about what should happen to repair the harm is reached by consensus. This experience, of sitting down and working collaboratively with those who have been affected by crime RESTORATIVE JUSTICE and conflict, and finding a way to restore broken relationships, can be life changing. This is one of the strengths of the process.

At the same time, it can be a challenge to ensure that agreements are fair and realistic. Offenders who are feeling remorse may agree to do more than is possible. Less frequently, victims can ask for more than is fair. If an agreement isn’t completed, the victim may feel disappointed and disillusioned. The offender may feel like he or she has failed again. Referring agencies can lose confidence in the process.

Fortunately, facilitators who are experienced will usually, but not always, recognize these situations and help participants achieve fair and realistic agreements.

In 2006, two Fraser Valley youths willfully damaged a number of rural mail boxes. They were eventually caught and agreed to participate in a restorative justice forum. Two of the mailbox owners agreed to represent the 21 families whose boxes had been damaged. The estimated cost of replacing all the boxes was $720. The victims had agreed amongst themselves that the youths should pay the full amount of the replacement and were unwilling to consider any alternative reparation.

At the forum, the youths were remorseful and wanted to take responsibility for their actions.

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z Community They were optimistic that they could get jobs and earn the Justice money.

Corner In the end the youths were not able to find jobs and pay back the money. The facilitaRICHARD tors had to return the file to TARNOFF the RCMP and report that the agreement had not been completed. How could this failure have been avoided?

Before a forum takes place, the facilitators have a least one interview with each of the people who will be in the circle. One purpose of these interviews is to make sure that the incident is suitable for restorative justice. It is also the time for the facilitators to explain to all participant how RJ works and what to expect at the forum. n addition, various options are usually discussed that could be part of the agreement.

Examples might be apologies, restitution and community service.

If the insistence on full monetary restitution had been expressed at this point, the facilitators could have then discussed this with the offenders to see whether it was realistic. If there was doubt about the ability of the offenders to raise this amount of money, they could have then gone back and explored more options with those who suffered the damage.

In the end, when there is careful consideration about what the victims need, the chances for a successful outcome are greater.

Richard Tarnoff is coordinator of the Boundary Restorative Justice Program.

They can be reached at boundaryrjp@gmail.com

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NOTICE OF WATER MAIN FLUSHING The Water Utility Department advises residents that we will be flushing water mains throughout the City during the months of April and May. Regular annual flushing is an important component of a comprehensive water management program. Flushing water mains are done as part of a scheduled preventative maintenance program to remove sediment that gradually deposits in the pipes and helps maintain water quality in our system.

Flushing will take place between the hours of 5:00 am and 3:30 pm. As we flush your area, you may experience a temporary reduction in water pressure and/or discoloration of the water. These conditions are normal during flushing activities and are only temporary. Please check your drinking, cooking, and laundry water before using. To clear your water lines, simply turn on your cold water tap or outside hose bib and let it run until the water is clear (approx 15 min. or more) Utility crews continue their water main flushing program to ensure the distribution system is refreshed and healthy. If you have any questions or if you experience any persistent water quality problems as a result of this maintenance program, please let us know at info@grandforks.ca or call Public Works at 250-442-4148.

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Wednesday, May 7, 2014 Grand Forks Gazette

Cadet captain forced to step down CRAIG LINDSAY

Grand Forks Gazette

The enthusiasm that long-time Grand Forks air cadet captain Jim Lewall has for the squadron is obvious.

Unfortunately, after having turned 65, Lewall is being asked to step down and away from the program he helped build up.

“I’m now a civilian instructor. I was the captain, the commanding officer, and then I got attacked by old age,” said Lewall.

Rather than talk about himself or lament his forced retirement, Lewall immediately talks about the program with little prompting.

“The air cadet program is a program for Canadian youth from the ages of 12 to 18,” he said. “It’s open to both male and female cadets. The objects within the program are to develop leadership skills, to give chance for personal growth, and as a sideshow, to make them aware of the Canadian Forces services within, like the Coast Guard.”

Lewall does say that less than five per cent of cadets end up joining the military and a large amount end up as responsible citizens in their community.

Lewall has been involved with the local cadet squadron (841 Boundary Squadron, Grand Forks) for eight years.

“I was recruited out of the high school—I was a teacher,” he said. “The squadron had reformed in 2004. There

had been an air cadets in Midway and they died out around 1988.”

Lewall had no military experience when he joined the cadets; however, he was a licensed pilot. “I have an airplane,” he said. “I have an interest in aviation. So I was a natural fit.”

He said that a squadron cannot operate without a commanding officer which is why it’s so important for people to step up and volunteer.

“If a community cannot provide an officer candidate, the squadron folds,” he said. “What we’d like to see in this squadron are more officers. We’d also like to see female officers. We can’t take the female cadets on an overnight trip unless we have a female officer.”

Lewall said the program is about teaching youth leadership and teamwork. He has plenty of great memories of working with the program.

“We took them to Fairchild Airforce Base (in Spokane) and our cadets were complimented on their teamwork by a staff sergeant running a program that all U.S. Air Force personnel have to go through,” said Lewall.

He also fondly recalls the time when the Gazette ran a photo of a young girl who was hooking up a tow rope to a glider by herself.

“She was 12 years old,” he said.

“That is a critical activity because if you don’t hook it up properly and close that lock on it, that glider could end up in the weeds somewhere and someone could be killed. The program gives youth the opportunity to assume

Captain Jim Lewall watches over as Sgt. Z. Lawson prepare the squadron for inspection during practice at the Legion building on April 29.

Craig Lindsay photo

responsibility and rewards those who are willing to do it.”

Lewall jokes that if he has done his job well prior to cadet training, he can sit back and enjoy a cup of tea and watch television.

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Like most mental illnesses, depression is often kept hidden away by those who suffer from it; however, help is available and recovery is possible. People with mental health issues can and do lead full, happy and productive lives.

That’s the message from six-time Canadian Olympic gold medallist Clara Hughes, who is cycling across Canada to raise awareness.

Hughes, who won medals in both the Summer and Winter Olympics and was Canada’s flag bearer for the 2010 Vancouver Games, will be stopping in Grand Forks on May 23 and staying overnight.

Boundary Mental health and Substance Use Services, Grand Forks Recreation and other community stakeholders are planning a big event for Hughes’ stopover. She will giving a presentation at Gyro Park when she arrives, which is expected to be around 3:30 p.m. Mountain FM radio, Interior Health and other organizations will have booths set up at the park to welcome Clara to town.

Also speaking at the event will be Mayor Brian Taylor, Suzanne Lee (team leader of Boundary Mental Health and Substance Use Services), Ian Mitchell and special guest speaker Debra Cozza.

“Come on down and support this worthy cause,” said Lee. “Clara is a Canadian Olympic athlete and her big ride is simply an amazing and exciting opportunity to help break the stigma of mental illness. We hope the locals will come on down on May

23 and show Clara a big Boundary welcome!”

Hughes is the national spokesperson for Bell Let’s Talk Day and a passionate advocate for mental health.

By sharing past struggles with depression, Hughes uses her own story to spread the word that help is available and recovery is something people can strive for.

Hughes’ Big Ride began on March 14 and will see her ride 12,000 kilometres around Canada visiting 95 communities in 110 days as she raises awareness about mental health and advocates for positive, long-term change in the way Canadians perceive mental illness.

Lee said mental health issues indirectly affect all British Columbians through illness in family members, friends and colleagues.

“Experts suggest that one in four adults have suffered in some way with mental health issues,” she said. “In the Boundary area, the prevalence of those who suffer with anxiety and depression is significantly higher than in other regions across the Kootenay Boundary. The causes of anxiety and depression vary from person to person and the symptoms can be extremely debilitating, confusing and distressing for both the one who is suffering as well as loved ones.”

There are many resources that Lee recommends, including heretohelp.bc.ca; youthinbc.com; bchealthguide.org; suicideinfo.ca; mindcheck.ca.

People are also urged to contact the Canadian Mental Health Association or help lines including the Interior Crisis Line network 1-888-353-2273.

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“Basic training is run largely by senior cadets under the supervision of officers,” he said.

Lewall leaves the Boundary Squadron in good shape with officer cadet Randy Frank taking over as commanding officer. Lewall will stay on as a civilian instructor for a year to help with the transition.

Lewall said it’s been very rewarding working with the squadron and watching the individual cadets grow through the years.

“I enjoy it,” he said. When you see a cadet at the start and they’re nervous and stuttering and at the end of a couple of years of training you see the confidence and maturity they develop, said Lewall.

“A lot of that is the opportunities for personal development and growth that the cadet program has to offer,” he added.

Lewall also likes how the bars and ranks of each cadet changes over time to reflect their growth.

“When they come in they have no insignia on their sleeves and then the first one they get is a propeller,” he said. “After they’ve spend time and been a good member of the squadron and the team they get a promotion. We get to recognize the personal growth of these cadets.”

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Thank You

Piranhas ready to make waves CRAIG LINDSAY

Grand Forks Gazette

Swim season is just around the corner and the Grand Forks Piranhas are chomping at the bit. The well established spring/summer swim club had registration on April 23/24 and just recently began practices at the local aquatic centre.

The club is open to any swimmers starting at five years old and has no upper age limit.

“Our older kids can swim six hours a week, training,” said Brandy Needoba, registrar for the club. “Our younger kids are four hours a week until summer then everyone can swim six hours a week plus two hours a week of dryland. Then we have our meets almost every weekend starting

in June.”

The Piranhas are part of the B.C. Summer Swim Association. The club had 61 swimmers registered last year and Needoba expects to have similar numbers this year.

The head coach again this year is college student Robyn Van Ek. Van Ek will be assisted by her brother Doug Van Ek and junior coaches Nicole Nuyten and Sarah Heric.

The Van Eks are former Grand Forks residents are now attending university with Robyn at Calgary and Doug at Victoria. Nuyten and Heric are Grand Forks Secondary students who have both swam competitively with the club for a number of years.

The Van Eks returned to Grand Forks at the beginning of May after attending a swim coach conference.

MLA Larson and her staff would like to Thank You for your calls of concern and support during our transition into a new office as a result of the recent fire. We will advise you of our new location as soon as possible.

The club has a wide range of abilities among the swimmers in the program. “We have some pretty competitive swimmers and some newer swimmers as well,” said Needoba.

“We have a good group of kids. We have a real sense of family in our club, that’s the best part. We have barbecues, we have get-togethers. We have a lot of team-building going on.”

The Piranhas first swim meet is May 31/June 1 in Nelson. The club hosts their home meet on June 7 at the Grand Forks Aquatic Centre.

The regional championships go Aug. 2 and 3 in Trail and provincials are Aug. 15-17 in Kamloops.

Needoba said registration is open right up until the end of June. Anyone interested can contact Needoba at 250-442-4054.

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Grand Forks Gazette

Golf leagues at the Christina Lake Golf Course began recently for Tuesday ladies, Wednesday mens and Thursday ladies.

On Tuesday’s ladies league, the foursome of Arlette Dunbar, Sandy Gillis, Nona Koochin and Lynda MacLean picked up first for low net.

On Wednesday’s men’s league, Al Olson was closest to pin (KP) on the 5th hole for 0-10 handicap (hcp), while Duke Enns was KP for 11-15 hcp. Longest drive on the 7th hole went to Mike Pearce for 0-10 hcp, Ed Bron for 11-15 hcp and Lawrence Gilmore for 16+ hcp.

Low net top placings were: Gerry Vachon for 0-10 hcp, Dave Davies for 11-15 hcp and Vince Bron for 16+ hcp.

For the Thursday ladie’s league, KP

for 9th hole went to Tina Flanagan 0-29 hcp, Kim Johnson 30+ hcp.

Longest drive for the 8th hole went to Jannie Tourcotte for 0-29 hcp, Jackie Kopan 30+ hcp.

Low gross champ for members went to Shauna Lum, while Kim Johnson was tops for members for low net.

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Grand Forks Gazette

The Grand Forks Secondary School (GFSS) senior boys rugby team travelled to the Rocky Mountains for a play-day Friday, May 2 at Mount Baker Secondary in Cranbrook.

The Wolves battled two West Kootenay rivals in Trail and Nelson.

In their first game, GFSS struggled against L.V. Rogers of Nelson, falling 20-5.

The Wolves played better in their second outing, tying the J.L. Crowe Hawks from Trail 10-10.

Ian Horahan, Jesse Lawrence, David Barney, Bryden Thomas and Kaden Dolan all had strong performances, said head coach Scott Stew- Ian Horahan of the GFSS Wolves tries to beat the Trail deart. fender as the teams battled in Cranbrook on May 2.

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Family fun day in our backyard The Boundary offers many opportunities to get outside and enjoy our natural environment. Many of multi-use groups will be up at the Morrissey Creek flats just east of Grand Forks this Saturday, May 10, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. to do just that.

The ATV club, hiking groups, Boundary Horse Association and the mountain bike club are just a few groups who will be on site to talk about the local trails and sites being built to provide access for outdoor enthusiasts. There will be opportunities to sign up for a hike, or to horseback ride with other riders (you must bring a horse). Mountain bike rides will be led by the local mountain bike club.

Barb Stewart with Boundary Invasive Species Society will be talking about invasive weeds and how to prevent the spread of weeds.

Jenny Coleshill will be discussing the environmental issues and specific risks on the local trails.

Dave Webster will inform you about the new licensing, identifying your motorized bikes, and safety while out using the local forestry trails and the impact users have on the wildlife.

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There will be a chance for you to donate to the new multi-use trail development.

There will be sign-up sheets located at various locations within the community. Contact Doug Zorn at info@gfatv. ca for more information on the family day activities.

Just Tri-It Triathlon Training Kids and adults can learn the proper techniques for triathlon training. Just Tri-It Triathlon training offers two bike sessions Tuesday and Thursday, May 27 and May 29 from 4 to 5 p.m. You will learn road safety and proper riding techniques to keep you safe while on the busy streets.

There will be two run sessions held on June 3 and 5, from 4 to 5 p.m. Learn proper running techniques and stretches to help keep you injury free.

The Just Tri It Mini Triathlon gives you an opportunity to get the feel of putting the three disciplines together. The

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Christina Lake Recreation is asking for the public’s help again this year.

The event can’t happen without the assistance from all the community volunteers.

If you can spare a few hours on Sunday, June 22 please give us a call.

Call us at 250-442-2202 for more recreation information and you can also visit our website at www.rdkb.com to view the May Recreation Flyer.

Single Older Men Do you miss dancing the old dances? Leading a women through a Waltz, Fox Trot, Rumba, Tango or Jive? Perhaps the Country Waltz and Texas Two-Step is more your style?

Maybe you never did learn how to dance and would like to learn? Or maybe you would like to brush-up your dance steps before you hit the dance floor.

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Registration fee is just $5 but if you are registered for the Just Tri-It training sessions, the mini triathlon will be free. Pre-registration is required by May 20.

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Spring is a good time to get out, to have some fun, and to meet new people. Check out our bi-weekly dances. For more info call May at 250-442-8127 or Mary at 250-447-9193.

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Take Jesus’ example to heart I was told recently banks, food sharing z View (by a member of a groups, community From The local service group) gardens, and food that 64 per cent of the hampers. We have Pulpit people living in the providers of second Pastor Ryan van Kuik West Boundary have hand goods. We have Boundary no earnable income. those providing rides Community Church (Midway) That means they live for people needing to solely on pensions, get to appointments disability, and/or social assistance. or shopping. My regard to all those who This statistic really made me take a step have seen the need and done something back—I would not have guessed it was to help meet it. that high.

In the Bible, we see Jesus serve othMany people live with disabilities, ers like this. We see Him take the time addictions and mental health battles. to meet with children, even when His Many live struggling with health issues followers turned them away (“… Jesus or old age. Many of these people are too said, “Let the children come to me. Don’t embarrassed to ask for help. Many are stop them! For the Kingdom of Heaven unaware of the local and government belongs to those who are like these chilprograms that are available to them. dren.” (Matthew 19:13–15, NLT)).

Many are lonely and just need someWe see Jesus take the time to interact one to care enough to ask. Many of us with hurting individuals … when they churches talk about them but fail to con- were embarrassed of their need (“… nect with them. a woman who had suffered for twelve There are good programs already years … touched the fringe of his robe, available in our area. We have food for she thought, “If I can just touch his

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Pastor Ken Schauer 509-690-0332 • 7328-19th St. (Across from Arena) Box 1689, Grand Forks, B.C. V0H 1H0 • 250-447-2562 • 250-442-3959 Sunday Morning Worship ............................................................. 8:52 a.m.

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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

2495 - 76th Ave., Grand Forks, B.C. Pastor John Siemens 250-442-0057 Office: 250-443-9200 • Web: fbcgf.ca • Prayer Line: 250-442-8016 (Theresa)

Whispers of Hope recently hosted their Volunteer Appreciation Dinner and it was well received. The food was prepared by Graeme Wilson, who is the former chef at Golden Heights. Forty-four guests came to enjoy food, fun and fellowship.

Whispers is very grateful for all its volunteers; they not only donate hundreds of hours each month but are also some of the facility’s best customers and financial supporters.

Sunday Worship............10:30 a.m.

Children’s Church..........11:15 a.m.

Prayer and Praise............6:00 p.m.

Youth Group - Friday ......7:00 p.m.

For the Weekly Bible Studies and for Home Group times please call the office

GOSPEL CHAPEL

7048 Donaldson Drive, Box 2528, Grand Forks, B.C. 250-442-5148 ; Senior Pastor Henry P. Klassen; Tammy Battersby, Community Care Co-ordinator; Benjamin Jepsen, Associate Youth Pastor Worship Service ...........................................................................10:30 a.m.

Youth Activities - Friday ................................................................ 7:00 p.m.

SEPT. TO MAY Pioneer Clubs - (girls Gr 1-7) Tuesday ......................................... 3:30 p.m.

Brigade - Battalion (boys Gr. 7-12) Wednesday ........................... 7:00 p.m.

Brigade - Stockade & Tree Climbers (boys Gr. 1-6) - Thursday ............................................................. 7:00 p.m.

Weekly HOME groups, various times and days; also, weekly bible studies for seniors, young marrieds, and college and careers - call the church office for details.

GRAND FORKS BAPTIST CHURCH

Independent/Fundamental/Conservative/KJV Pastor Brett Swope • 250-443-1557 • 275 Market Ave.

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Sundays: Adult Sunday School ................................................................10:00 a.m.

Main Service .............................................................................11:00 a.m.

Bible studies available upon request

CREMATION URNS

HüMüH MONASTERY

Buddhist Meditation & Empowerment Centre Sundays: Meditation and Spiritual Teaching with Master Maticintin ..11:00 a.m.

For directions call 1-800-336-6015 • Westbridge, B.C.

BLACK GRANITE HEADSTONES

KING OF KINGS NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH AND ACADEMY

735 9th Ave., Midway, BC • Rick Steingard • 250-449-2252 Sunday Service ............................................................................10:00 a.m.

Your last dedication to your loved one...

250-442-2445

CHURCH DIRECTORY

SUNDAY: Prayer..............................10:00 a.m.

Church Service ..........10:30 a.m.

Prayertime Wednesdays ..............................................................10:00 a.m.

THANK YOU VOLUNTERS

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robe, I will be healed.” Jesus turned around, and when he saw her he said, “Daughter, be encouraged! Your faith has made you well.” (Matthew 9:20–22, NLT)) …and when they were rejected by everyone else around (the account of Zacchaeus - Luke 19.1-10).

The example of Jesus is one we should take to heart.

How are we serving and helping one another? Who around us lives in need?

Who around us has physical challenges that we can help with? Who around us simply needs a friend who cares? Where can we volunteer to help? Which service group can we contribute to with our time or money?

Are we aware of other’s needs? We often complain about our situation, but we rarely take the time to notice another person’s situation. As we walk through life, are we taking note of the people around us? Are we encouraging and helpful? Are we valuing the person as much as filling their need?

That’s the view from the pulpit.

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RIVER VALLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH

September 9 - 13

DELIVERY in 1-7 DAYS

2826 - 75th Ave. (near Hutton School) Senior Pastor Gabe Warriner • Office 250-442-8456 Sunday Service (Sunday School during service) .........................10:30 a.m.

Mid-Week Service, Wednesday Pre-service prayer ......................................................................6:30 p.m.

Service........................................................................................7:00 p.m.

Youth Meeting, Friday .................................................................. 7:00 p.m.

Affiliated with Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada

SACRED HEART ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

Fr. Marcel Coté • Box 128, 346 Church St., Greenwood, B.C. VOH 1JO Mass - Saturdays.......................................................................... 5:00 p.m.

SACRED HEART ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

Over 3500 BC 55+ Seniors expected to attend.

What’s happening in your region?

Get involved. We’ll show you how.

Rev. Marcel Coté; Box 459, 7269 - 9th St., Grand Forks, B.C. VOH 1HO 250-442-3114 SUNDAY MASS (Grand Forks) ................................................... 9:30 a.m.

Tuesday-Friday ............................................................................ 9:00 a.m.

Christina Lake Community Hall: Mass.........................................11:30 a.m.

GRAND FORKS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST

4500 Hillview Road, Box 1524, Grand Forks • 250-442-5081 or 250-442-3221 SATURDAY SERVICES: Sabbath School (Bible classes for all ages) ................................. 9:15 a.m.

Hour of Worship............................................................................11:00 a.m.

UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA

Boundary Pastoral Charge - Rev. Kim Horwood Office: Hours - Mon. 8 - 11 am, Thurs. & Fri. 8 - 3 pm • Phone: 250-442-3311 email: stjohn@telus.net Sunday Services

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St. John’s - Grand Forks...............................................................11:00 a.m.

St. Columba - Greenwood ............................................................. 9:00 a.m.

Perley Memorial, Christina Lake.................................................... 9:00 a.m.

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Friendly reminder: Grand Forks Thrift Shop drop times are Tues-Sat, 9am-4pm.

Please be considerate. Do not drop off items when we are closed. Please no unusable items: no furniture, electronics or parts. Thank you.

Adult 3 wheeled bike, women’s and men’s rideable bicycles. New & used parts & tires.

250-442-5590.

Education/Trade Schools

Public Notice: A.A. meetings, Grand Forks Valley Group of Alcoholics Anonymous. MONDAY 8pm. (Closed Study) at Catholic Church Rectory. 7269 9th St.; WEDNESDAY (Men’s Closed) 8pm at Anglican Church rear basement, 7252 7th St; THURSDAY and SATURDAY (Open) 8pm also at Anglican Church. Ph: 250-4423839 or 250-442-8797.

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Lost & Found FOUND: Men’s Bulova wrist watch. 250-442-8900 Found: Toyota key w/ Arizona tag found in City Park Tot Lot parking lot. 250-442-2191 LOST: on 3rd St in Grand Forks , 8 month old black male cat, with some brow striping, very slender w/long long tail.

250-442-5584.

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250-442-0882.

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Employment Drivers/Courier/ Trucking We require long and short haul US capable drivers. We are an Okanagan based company with dedicated suppliers and customers and require drivers to fill their orders. Our short haul drivers primarily service the US northwestern with dedicated runs available and are home regularly, our long hauls drivers service the southwestern US and are home on a weekly basis for resets. We offer: Dedicated Tractors, US Medical Coverage, Company Cell phones, Direct deposit pay with no holdbacks. Dedicated lanes.

Rider Policy. All we need from you is US capabilities, border crossing experience and a professional attitude, Class 1 driver’s license and a clean abstract and are physically fit. Please fax or email your resume and abstract with US drivers in subject line to 250-546-0600 or email to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com No phones calls or walk in’s please.

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Help Wanted An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051.

Vernon Service Company requires Journeyman Service Plumbers/Gasfitters, $36.00/hr Call (250)549-4444 or fax 250-549-4416

Employment

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

SUTCO is growing their well established conventional log haul division. We will have two positions open for June 1, 2014. We are looking for candidates with two years verifiable bush hauling experience.

We offer modern equipment, steady year round work, great pay, extended benefits and a pension plan with company matched contributions. Submit resumes on line at sutco.ca or call 1 888 357 2612 ext 230 for more details.

Help Wanted

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The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary has an opening for an Executive Assistant, a full time exempt position. This position reports directly to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). The Executive Assistant provides support to the Manager of Corporate Administration, General Managers, Department Managers, Board Chair, Board Committees and Directors by providing and assisting with: research, document drafting, records management, agenda preparation, meeting minute taking and executive secretarial services.

Qualifications for this position include: five or more years of secretarial and office administration experience at a senior level with high public contact; a solid working knowledge of Adobe, Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point. The successful candidate shall have or be working towards a Certificate or Diploma in Business Administration or Public Sector Management as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills. An equivalent combination of education and work experience will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to review the complete job description for this position online at: http://www.rdkb.com under Job Postings.

The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary provides a competitive salary and benefits package. The hours of work are Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (35 hours/week April 1 – September 30) and Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (37.5 hours/week October 1 – March 31). This position requires flexibility of hours including evenings. This position works out of the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary office in Trail, B.C. Candidates should indicate their interest in applying for this position by submitting a resume and cover letter to the Chief Administrative Officer as follows: John M. MacLean, CAO Regional District of Kootenay Boundary 843 Rossland Avenue Trail, B.C. V1R 4S8 (250) 368-9148 jmaclean@rdkb.com Applications will be accepted until: 1:00 p.m., Monday, May 26, 2014

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Services

Alterations/ Dressmaking Grad & Wedding dresses for sale or bring your dress in for alterations. 250-442-2717.

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Services

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Merchandise for Sale

Merchandise for Sale

Merchandise for Sale

Merchandise for Sale

Garden & Lawn

Free Items

Garage Sales

Misc. for Sale

Misc. for Sale

Misc. Wanted

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

Clean couch and loveseat, recliner, misc free. After 6pm.

250-442-7130.

Greenwood: horse, good with kids. 250-445-2187 or 250443-3136.

Grand Forks: DOWNSIZING! We’re moving! Craftsman 11.5 hp 30” electric start snow blower ($300), mini gas barbecue, RV mat, patio chairs, office desks, picnic table, security gate, workbench ($50), gas cans ($5), skis, car ramp, wheelbarrow, freezer ($60), and more. Rain or shine, 230 Golden Way off Valley Heights Dr. May 10&11, 8:00am- noon Grand Forks: Many items, furniture, tools/power/hand and garden.

Collectable’s, kitchen items, knickknacks and more. May 10&11, 10am4pm. 1121 Central Ave. 250442-2709.

GRAND FORKS: Sat. May 10th, 8am-?, 7985 Pineview Cr. Something for everyone.

Affordable Steel Shipping Containers for sale/rent 20’ & 40’ Kootenay Containers Castlegar 250-365-3014 A- STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’ 53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock.

SPECIAL Trades are welcome.

40’ Containers under $2500!

Also JD 544 &644 wheel Loaders JD 892D LC excavator Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com Brand New 3 person Maax quality HotTub w/cover. Was $6,500, priced for quick sale at $4,900 tax included. 250-4420288

Carson Road Nursery: Lily & Glad bulbs, potted 2 year old canes of Thornless Blackberrys. Perennials, potted lg blooming white Calla lilies.

Farmers Market May 9th.

Fresh cut flowers & annuals 250-442-3306 flowers4737@gmail.com 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.

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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.

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. STEEL BUILDINGS. Hot savings - Spring sale! 20x24 $4,348. 25x24 $4,539. 30x30 $6,197. 32x36 $7,746. 40x46 $12,116. 47x72 $17,779. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca

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.

Misc Services Jolly Jack Stop N’Shop • •

Mobile & RV Park U-Haul/moving supplies Tues-Fri : 9 am - 5 pm Sat : 10 am - 4 pm Store 250-442-2995 U-Haul 250-442-8778

Merchandise for Sale

Farm Equipment

Fruit & Vegetables FRIDAY MAY 9TH, Grand Forks Farmer’s Market begins a new season.

Come out to see what Grand Forks has to offer every Tuesday and Friday, 8:00am to 1:00pm.

Find us on Facebook at Farmer’s Market Grand Forks, BC for updates on produce in season and locally made crafts, baked goods, and many other items available weekly.

See you at Gyro Park!

Misc. for Sale

NURSERY mix soil, $35 pickup load. Pick up between 10am-1pm, Monday-Friday.

250-442-2013 / 250-442-2014.

Free Items

Saturday May 10 @ 8 am, Many New items added as well ANTIQUES, tools, 1952 tractor, art, household items, furniture and more...

68 Avenue and First Street Grand Forks

1986 Nissan Multi : won’t runFree, Lots of good parts. Take it away. 250-442-3439

Grand Forks: 2665 Placer Place (Copper Ridge). Sat May 10th, 8-1.

22/cbft. Kitchenaid fridge, 30” Hot Point range, Fridgedaire dishwasher, Quasar microwave. All in excellent condition. $400/for all 250-442-3797 (4) - 205/70R/15 inch Winter tires on GM, 5 stud rims. 250445-6686 4 Bridgestone summer tires mounted on rims. 205/65/R15, approx 50,000km, $400/obo.

250-442-8184.

Noritake Dinnerware 12 place setting + extra pieces. $500. 250-442-5959.

Help Wanted

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Garden & Lawn

Merchandise for Sale

8ft. heavy duty blade, made for a tractor. $100/obo. 250442-3948.

Firearms Browning BAR 30.06 made in Belgium, near minty, $850.

Before noon. 250-443-3132

Garage Sales GARAGE SALE

Canondale road bike, excellent condition, 58cm, $500.

Older Centurion road bike, Shimano Ultegra shifters, 58cm, $200. Gas lawn mower, $100. New Toro self propelled lawn mower, $800 new, asking $500. Wake board, $75. 250442-8377.

Entertainment centre(27”TV), bathroom vanity, lg aquarium + lg bag of gravel, toaster over(convection). All new still in boxes. 250-442-8839.

Help Wanted

Boundary Lodge Assisted Living

Maintenance Person Part-time Position (15-20 hrs/wk) Definition: Performs routine checks/duties to ensure regular maintenance of all building systems including preventative maintenance.

Acts as Liaison between contractors as needed.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the practices; procedures; equipment and materials used in the maintenance and repair of buildings and related systems (i.e. mechanical, electrical, heating and plumbing).

• Ability to plan, determine work priorities, schedule, supervise and direct the work of contractors and, if conditions warrant, a crew.

Please mail, email, fax, or bring cover letters and resumes in person to:

Boundary Lodge Assisted Living 7130 9th St, Grand Forks, BC, V0H1H0 Attn: Jenna Edwards or Barbara Hein Email: boundarylodge@shaw.ca Fax: 250-443-0015 Application Deadline Friday May 9, 2014

Help Wanted

2 JOB POSTINGS at the GRAND FORKS

& DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY Summer Reading Club Coordinator

Summer Reading Club Assistant

• Must be between the ages of 16 and 30 • A minimum of 1-year post-secondary education • June 10 to August 29, 2014 for 30 hours/week

• Must be between the ages of 16 and 30 • Have attended school full-time in the last academic year and intend to return to school for the next academic year • July 2 to August 27, 2014 for 30 hours/week

For a complete job description, visit the library website at grandforks.bclibrary.ca Please drop off your cover letter and resume at the library

by May 14th at 5:00 pm

NOW HIRING! Kettle River Provincial Park is looking to fill the following positions:

Security personnel (wage starts at $14/hr)

Maintenance & Cleaning personnel (wage starts at $13/hr) (Wage rate may increase based on experience)

Please apply by fax 250-548-0047 or email at: info@campokanagan.com Job applications can be found at our website: www.campokanagan.com

Carson Road Nursery: Lily & Glad bulbs, potted 2 year old canes of Thornless Blackberrys. Perennials, potted lg blooming white Calla lilies.

Farmers Market May 9th.

Fresh cut flowers & annuals 250-442-3306 flowers4737@gmail.com

Collectors Currently Buying: Coin Collections, Antiques, Native Art, Old Silver, Paintings, Jewellery etc. We Deal with Estates 250-499-0251

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of building plans and specifications

Plants /Nursery

Misc. Wanted

High School Diploma or GED and two years of building maintenance experience. Post-secondary education may be substituted for experience.

• Ability to assess situations and make appropriate judgments.

Musical Instruments

Ovation base guitar, electric/ acoustic, $350. Near mint condition, w/case. before noon.

250-443-3132.

Help Wanted

Job Opportunity Boundary Family and Individual Services Society is seeking a mature, fun loving and creative student who is interested in working with children and youth with special needs. College or University students are preferred. Applicants must have been a full time student in the 2013-2014 school year and be intending to go back to school in the fall of 2014.

Applicants must also have some training and volunteer or work experience in a human services field. This is a 35 hour per week position which will run for 14 weeks during May, June, July and August.

For more information, please call Roxann at 250-442-2267.

Please send your resume, with 3 letters of reference,

by May 14th @ 12:00 noon, to: Leda Leander, Executive Director of BFISS Email: Leda.Leander@bfiss.org

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Real Estate

Rentals

Houses For Sale

Mobile Homes & Pads

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

Rentals

Grand Forks: 2brm trailer in country setting. $600/m + utilities. 250-442-8061.

Real Estate 20 ACRES $0 down, only $119/mo. Owner financing, no credit checks! Near El Paso, Texas.

Beautiful mountain views! Money back guarantee.

Call 866-882-5263 Ext. 81 or online www.sunsetranches.net

Rentals Rent To Own Rent to Own New Denver, Trail, Nelson & Grand Forks. If you have a small down payment I have a nice home for you. Less then perfect credit OK call Jessica @ 250 505-7420

Apt/Condo for Rent Grand Forks: 1 bdrm apt, river view, quiet, ideal for mature adult, $525/m. also 2bdrm, $625/m avail June 1st. 250442-8367 Grand Forks: 3 bdrm condo, clean & bright, 6 appliances. $750/m + utils. Avail June 15.

250-443-1403.

BORDER COUNTRY REALTY

250-442-2124

Grand Forks: 2-bdrm 1 bath mobile home, fenced yard, very clean. DD & RR, $650/m. + utils. Avail May 1st. 250-4433173.

Homes for Rent

Grand Forks: Brand new 2 bdrm. $950/m. + utils. Option rent to own. 1-306-713-8708.

Mobile Homes & Parks Buy Me: Greenwood, 2bdrm mobile, nice corner lot, laundry room, upgrades, garage, work shop. City water & sewer. $64,900. 250-445-6340.

Grand Forks: Affordable living, 3 bdrm in adult park. $32,500/obo. $10,000 in upgrades. 250-442-9780.

DISCOVER

Homes for Rent Christina Lake year round, 2 bdrm house & or business. $650/m + utils. Avail immed.

403-990-0972.

1-800-949-4499

www.bordercountryrealty.ca COPPER RIDGE BEAUTY JUST LISTED! Architecturally designed rancher w/fully finished walk out basement.

Features 9’ and vaulted ceilings, dream COPPER RIDGEhardwood BEAUTY JUSTfloors, LISTED! double Architecturkitchen, ally designed rancher w/fullydrive finished out garage, circular paved andwalk more! basement. Features 9’ and vaulted ceilings, dream $495,000 Call Sharon for details kitchen, hardwood floors, double garage, circular on this one owner home.for paved drive executive and more! $49?,000 Call Sharon

Christina Lake: 3 bdrm, long term rental/lease, avail May 1st. RR, N/S. $1,000/m utils inc. Can be rented for less without garage. 250-442-2683 or 250-442-6651.

details on this Executive one owner home.

Houses For Sale

Features of the Week Year-round Jewel Lake family home on .72 acre. Over 250 ft of lakeshore and 250 ft deep. 2 bedroom, sleeps 10 plus.

Metal roof. Laundry. Move-in ready. A summer sleeping cabin as well. Jewel Lake is a great year-round fishing lake and is surrounded by Crown Land for all other types of recreation. Awesome views and easy access location.

TOP QUALITY EXECUTIVE HOME in beautiful Christina Lake. 4 bedroom, 2 bath. Large lot. Low maintenance. 2 kitchens. Schools, shopping, the lake and beaches, great golf course, skiing and all other year-round recreation within minutes.

Over 32 acres with unlimited options with possible subdivision. RV park, guest Ranch or private oasis.

Moody Creek runs through this property for added beauty & serenity. MLS®# 2218074 $740,000 Call Jazz or Val

$

Sharon 250-442-6396

NEW LISTING! No expense was spared when custom ordering this home. This bright 3 bedroom 2 bath home has vaulted ceilings and a large open concept living area. $149,900 MLS® #2396998 Cal Val or Jazz

Houses For Sale

LAKEFRONT

Serving the Boundary Country with Award Winning Service for over 36 years

SOLD

Jazz 250-443-9088

Val 250-442-7655

NEW LISTING! Just across the street from the beach, this great house has a brand new custom kitchen; hickory cabinets, stainless steel appliances, glass tile floors. $345,000 back-splash and heated tile floors.

MLS® #2396993 Cal Jazz or Val

Call Sharon if you are selling or buying!

Fantastic lot close to Christina Lake. Come build your dream house, lots of trees for privacy on this almost a 1/2 acre lot. $85,000 MLS® #2390182 Call Jazz or Val

NEW PRICE! Riverfront paradise up the coveted North Fork Valley! This 3 bedroom 2 bath home is located 10 minutes from town, private treed yard, outbuildings, garden shed, fenced garden area & over 800 feet of River frontage, who could ask for more. MLS® #2391648 $299,900 Call Jazz or Val

Open concept 3 bedroom 2 bath home with high ceilings on a large lot. Many upgrades have been done. $189,900 MLS® #2396109 Call Val or Jazz

JUST LISTED $334,900! BETTER THAN NEW 2 BEDRM, 2 BATH BUNGALOW W/FULL BASEMENT W/9’CEILINGS. floors, huge private deck, brand new Features: Hardwood floors, heat pump for heating and cooling. Detached shop is ideal for home based business! Spotless condition!

Call Sharon for full details.

ENJOY THE FREEDOM AND EASY LIVING OF TRIANGLE GDNS! This 2 bed 2 bath as new unit is still under warranty. Paved drive,carport, ideal location w/visitors parking adjacent. Asking $109,500.

Must be Sold! Call Sharon

Beautiful waterfront home with spectacular views of Christina Lake. 3 bedroom 2.5 bath, over 80 feet of waterfront, underground sprinklers, detached double garage, private yard and gated driveway $1,199,000 MLS®#2396149 Call Jazz or Val today

NEW LISTING! Come build your dream home on this waterfront property, just imagine over 500 feet of waterfront, a beautiful sandy beach just outside. $335,800 MLS®#2396137 Call Val or Jazz

349,000 MLS # 2397098

$

369,000 MLS # 2392444

Pete Vanjoff 442-7415 #1 Producer

272 Central Ave. Grand Forks, BC

Property Management Services

250-442-2711 Toll free: 1-800-567-3199 www.grandforksrealestate.ca

Owners and Prospective Tenants Call

Ken Dodds 250-442-2632

REDUCED PRICE! Secluded 12+ acres with great potential. Your weekend getaway, bring your RV. Stay a while. $159,000. MLS# 2390715

This spacious home has 6 BR, 2 1/2 baths and two kitchens. The basement has a separate entry. Just a few blocks to downtown and a block away from City Park. Asking $255,000! MLS# 2393928

AN ABSOLUTELY SPECTACULAR VIEW of Christina Lake awaits the future owner of this serviced 2.5 acre lot. English Ridge Estates promises to be the newest executive neighbourhood at Christina Lake. Just minutes from the marina. $259,000. MLS# 2396715

WELL KEPT 4 BR 2 bath home in great neighbourhood in the West End. Inground pool to enjoy with family and friends on the great summer days. $299,000. MLS# 2395881

3 BR 2 BATH FAMILY HOME. Close to schools and rec centre. Priced to sell. WETT inspected wood stove to keep heating costs down in the winter. $204,900. MLS# 2396924

NEW PRICE, LIKE NEW CONDO! Immaculate, 2 BR, 2 full bath in adult, downtown building All appliances included & available for quick possession. A must see & try your offer. Now asking $129,000. MLS# 2203266

GARDENERS DELIGHT! This home is located on large corner lot with park like yard that is deer proof! 3 BR, new flooring and windows. Close to school, Kettle River and Trans Canada Trail. $257,400. MLS# 2396942

3 BR TOWNHOUSE, located in the west of town, close to amenities. This unit has been completely renovated, paint, flooring, new kitchen. Great starter home. $114,950. MLS# 2395288

PRIVATE 1 ACRE HOME with 4 BR and 3 bathrooms.

Very quiet area of rural Grand Forks and only minutes to all amenities. Wonderful landscaping and very private yard.

Full 2 BR suite. Walk-in closet and en-suite in master BR. Lots of updates. $328,000. MLS# 2395427

CHECK THIS OUT!! PRICE REDUCED on this lovely 4 BR, 3 bath home. Don’t let this one slip away and get your offer in! $349,000. MLS# 2392361

PRICE REDUCED! Don’t miss out on this one and build your dream home on this 9.37 acre river front property within City Limits!! $175,000. MLS# 2395868

“WHY PAY RENT” When you can own this charming heritage 1 BR. home, just a block and half to downtown, move in ready. ”Priced to sell” $75,000. MLS# 2395818

OPEN HOUSE! Saturday, May 10th, 2160 Brycen Place From 10 am to 2 pm (5 BR 3 bath) $354,900. MLS# 2395610

GREAT CABIN ON 1/2 ACRE. Private treed & creek front. Great get-a-way and hideout. $153,9000. MLS# 2395168

COMPLETELY RENOVATED HOME! 4 BR 2 bath, new roof, siding, windows, kitchen, bathrooms, fabulous fireplace, family room, privacy fence, lovely home, come have a look. $299,900. MLS# 2393895

JUST LISTED! great starter home, or perfect retirement home. Located downtown where you will have easy access to everything. There are 2 bedrooms, and one bath, lots of upgrades, fenced yard. $145,900. MLS# 2397099

PERFECT RETIREMENT HOME Newly updated 1093 SQ FT home, c/w 2 bathrooms & detached guest house/studio with workshop! Corner lot in Greenwood.

Asking $159,900. MLS# 2396241

OPEN HOUSE! Saturday, May 10th, 7491 Boundary Rd. From 10 am to 2 pm (3 bed 1 bath) $174,900. MLS# 2210484

Linda Laktin

250-442-9403

Harry Davy

250-442-0466

Barry Poppenheim

250-449-8276

Cindy Anthony

250-442-7379

Pete Vanjoff 250-442-7415

Ken Dodds

250-442-2632

Pat Ballard

250-442-7616

Gayle Holmes

250-442-7516

Aaron Anthony

250-584-4663

Gary Smith 250-443-1256

Ron Woods 250-442-7636

Tammy Schembri 250-442-9866

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Rentals

Transportation

Transportation

Homes for Rent

Rooms for Rent Grand Forks: Room in large home, shared kitchen & bath. $425/m includes elec, cable, phone, wifi. Need car. 250442-5646 or 250-443-4594.

Auto Accessories/Parts

Auto Financing

Grand Forks: Looking for long term tenants with good house keeping skills to live in sq 2 bdrm house in quiet area, yet close to town. NP 250-4428900

Rentals

Grand Forks: RV parking on private property on the river.

Some yard work in exchange for rent.

250-442-5334.

Rentals

Grand Forks 2 bdrm mobile private setting $600 3 bdrm condo 5 appl’s $800 3 bdrm home 5 appl’s $1000

Trail 1 bdrm suite close to downtown. Shared washer and

Suites, Lower

PRIME COMMERCIAL

& OFFICE SPACE Available in Greenwood and Grand Forks

Legal Notices

The Corporation of the City of Grand Forks PUBLIC NOTICE POSTING OF PARCEL FOR PROPOSED DISPOSITION PURSUANT TO SECTION 26 OF THE COMMUNITY CHARTER

Auto Financing

Christina Lake basement suit 1bdrm + den, close to beach, includes utils, cable & internet, partly furnished, private entrance, shared yard, RR, NS, NP. $725/m 250-505-4275.

Grand Forks: 1 bdrm, $575/m. Downtown. 1-306713-8708.

WHEREAS Section 26 of the Community Charter requires that before Council disposes of land or improvements, it must publish notice of the proposed disposition.

Cars - Domestic

• That part of closed road lying within D.L. 380, shown on Plan EPP39228 to be sold to Bernd & Carolina Bartkowski for $7,500.00 plus GST and subject to consolidation with their adjacent property.

Sasha Bird MANAGER OF DEVELOPMENT & ENGINEERING SERVICES

Motorcycles

Townhouses

Rooms for Rent

The Gables Housing Society is replenishing it’s waiting list.

Apply by googling “BC Housing on line application�, for questions please email jjoyce1joyce@gmail.co or call Jackie at 250-443-0013.

1992 Cardinal 27ft. 5th wheel w/pullout, in very good condition, inside stored, new awning, water heater and pump. $6,700/obo. 250-442-3224

Grand Forks: lg furnished room in spacious quiet household. Shared kitchen and laundry, private bath, some meals possible, RR. 250-442-5334.

Legal Notices

1991 Ford Mustang, 159k, 2.2Lt 4cyl., auto, $750/obo. (4) new studded winter tires, 215-75R15 $600/obo. 250443-4775.

Grand Forks Realty Ltd.

N/S, N/P, References.

Ken: 250-442-2632 ken.dodds@yahoo.ca

Recreational/Sale

Public Notice is hereby given that Council for the Corporation of the City of Grand Forks proposes to dispose of, by sale, City owned residential property

1995 Harley Davidson FLSTC, 37,000KM, $12,500.

250-442-3098.

2001 HD Electraglide classic, black & chrome, new tiresseat-battery.

Mechanically sound, 80,000km, asking $10,500.

250-442-8377.

Terms negotiable

Legal

Become a GREEN SHOPPER!

Grand Forks: Two full time R.V. sites for rent. One in the RV park, one in the M.H.P., both river front. Call Jolly Jack’s 250-442-2995 for info.

dryer. $560 utilities inc.

Legal

2003 Salem Lite 19ft travel trailer, new 1 pc. roof, sleeps 4, excelent condition, $9,000.

250-442-8231.

2006 Wildcat 5th wheel.

24.5ft. Like new, NS, NP, slide, factory SOLAR. $11,500. 250-442-0972.

RV Pads

Property Management

Transportation

Recreational/Sale

www.pitch-in.ca

Sport Utility Vehicle 98 Ford Explorer, 4x4, strong V6, 4.0L, A/C, P/W, good winter tires, absolutely mint, $3.200. 250-442-2212.

Trucks & Vans 96 GMC, SLT, Ex-cab, 4x4, 5.7, great shape, winter tires, $3,450. 250-442-2212.

BOUNDARY BUSINESS DIRECTORY ACCOUNTANTS

BOOKKEEPING

Lia Azhure Inc.

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Certified General Accountant

250-442-0141 7157 - 3 Street rd

KEMP HARVEY BURCH KIENTZ INC. CertiďŹ ed General Accountants 619 Central Ave., Grand Forks, B.C.

Ph: 250-442-2121

APPRAISERS D.G. (DAVE) MARSHALL, CRA, RI

BOUNDARY APPRAISAL SERVICE Serving Grand Forks & Boundary Country 30+ Years Experience Residential & Vacant Acreage Appraisals for: -Mortgage Applications -Estate Purposes -Family Disputes -Assessment Resolution Phone: Res-250-442-5199 Cell-250-442-6199 e-mail – marsda@telus.net

WEST KOOTENAY

APPRAISALS Serving the West Kootenay and Boundary Regions since 1993

BRAD McPEEK, D.A.R.

PHONE 250-442-7030 + Mortgage ReďŹ nancing Appraisals + Current Real Estate Market Evaluations + Estate/Taxation/Divorce/Appraisals + New Construction/ Progress Report/Appraisals

E-mail: wkappraisals@shaw.ca

Bookkeeping and Income Tax Service

E-ďŹ le Agent

2JQPG

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SMITH & COMPANY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Certified Professional Bookkeeper Member of IPBC and SAGE 50 Premier Advisor 20+ years experience full cycle bookkeeping Remote/virtual bookkeeping available 250-442-2813 • smithandco@shaw.ca

ACCSER Bookkeeping Personal, business, corporate, income tax and accounting services ~ New clients welcome ~ Phone 250-442-2881 • Ask for Anatol Email: apbiz@hotmail.com

CABINETRY

IndigoWood Furniture • Cabinetry Ray Morasse - Craftsman Indigowood.ca 250.442.9858

CARPET CLEANING Carpet Cleaning

No job too big or small

Reasonable Rates ~ Free Estimates ~ Bonded

Serving Grand Forks & the Boundary

Call Tom 250.442.0708

BOTTLE DEPOT

7816 Donaldson Dr. Grand Forks, B.C. 250-442-2523

Open Monday to Saturday

BUSINESS DIRECTORY ADVERTISING Phone The Gazette 250-442-2191 ext. 206

Screened & Crushed Gravel special driveway mix, drain rock, blend sands, PEA GRAVEL Road Grader Service Division of Gofer Farms Ltd. – Hay Sales 10405 Granby Rd (9 km) • email: gofer@xplornet.com

GRAVEL & SAND

OFFICE 250-442-0428

YOUR AD BELONGS HERE!

SATISFACTION GUARANTEED

Large supply of rock for retaining walls, decorative purposes, etc.

CAR CARE

BOTTLE DEPOT GRAND FORKS

CONTRACTOR

Three great services at one convenient location!

Full Service Mechanical • Full Service Auto Body Full Service Custom Mufer Centre • ICBC ExpressValet CertiďŹ ed Mechanics: 250-442-3828 • Auto Body: 250-442-0507

6391 Highway 3, Grand Forks, BC

COMPUTERS

CONTRACTOR

Sales & Service

250.584.4479

Dave Bachmier Owner

250.442.8444 • 7431 2nd St. Grand Forks

dave@neighbourscomputers.ca www.neighbourscomputers.ca “Nbrz U Can Count On!�

One call does it all

Free estimates • Senior discount

Bobcat, Excavating & Trucking Services ~ CertiďŹ ed Planner & Installer of Septic Systems Call Jimmy 250-442-9422 COMPLETELY MOBILE – WE CAN GO ANYWHERE

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SORENSEN DRYWALL LTD. 20 years experience Boarding • Taping • Painting Renovations Insurance Work FREE ESTIMATES

250-442-7471

GENERAL CONTRACTOR GEN STEVE DANSHIN • New Construction • Residential Builder • Renovations • Commercial Ph. 250-442-3744 Cell: 250-442-9437 Fax: 250-442-3720

Your best buy is from a merchant or service provider you know. Keep it local!

Certified Septic Planner / Installer Mini, Mid & Full-Sized Excavators Bobcat / Dump Truck / Hiab

CALL BARRY 250-442-4220 Cell 250-442-7333

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BOUNDARY BUSINESS DIRECTORY HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING

ELECTRICAL

• Heating & Air Conditioning • Commercial & Residential Service & Install

(1985) Ltd.

Grand Forks, BC

7215 2nd St., Grand Forks (Across from Fire Hall)

250-444-4401

OPTICAL

HOLISTIC HEALING Dr. Jeffrey Hunt N.D.

7990 Columbia Drive

is resuming his practice in Grand Forks

250-442-5561

Please phone 250-368-6999 for an appointment

A. SHELTON ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS & FIRE PROTECTION Certified Electrical Residential ~ Commercial Emergency Service Preventative Maintenance Serving the Andy Cell: 250-442-7120 Boundary Office: 250-445-2234 Elect. Contractor # 24118

Redi Electric Ltd.

Reg. g No. 13266

NOTARY PUBLIC Ph: 250-442-0282

Electrical Contract Reg. #1210

Service & New Construction Commercial • Residential Industrial Pumps

HOME INSPECTIONS

Blair’s

Commercial and Residential

GRAND FORKS OPTICAL 334C Market Ave 250-442-3025

OPTOMETRIST

OPTOMETRIST Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

3rd St., Grand Forks

250-442-8208

Brian Blair

* denotes Optometric Corporation

Phone: 250.442.8175 Cell: 250.443.1905 Email: blairshome@nethop.net

PLUMBING

Serving the Kootenay Boundary

7920 Donaldson Dr. • 250-442-2082

CONSUMER PROTECTION BC #58522

HOUSEKEEPING WE KEEP YOU CURRENT Grand Forks Reg. #100851

PLUMBING

Complete Housekeeping Services

Andy 250-442-0795

Satisfaction Guaranteed If you need it done, I’m the one! $20/ hour

GUTTERS

• Continuous K Style & Fascia Eavestroughing • Soffit & Fascia Trim Installations – Repairs – Gutter Cleaning

LANDSCAPING

To book your free estimate call Edie at 250-442-8055 or Russell Danish Cell: 250-584-4381

Eagle Yardworks

Email: russ442@telus.net

FREE ESTIMATES

P&L

Serving the Boundary & West Kootenays

GUTTERS & ROOFING Paul – 250-442-5612

Construction • Maintenance • Repair • Renovation

ROOFING

GUTTERS & ROOFING Paul – 250-442-5612

D.D. Roofing Asphalt Shingles • Metal • New & Re-roof • Resheet & Reconstruction Reasonable Rates • Guaranteed Work

Seniors Discount - Free Estimates Cell: 250-443-1273 Home: 250-442-2179

SNOWBALL VENTURES Sales, Installations & Inspections

• Shingles • Metal • Composite • Torch Down

Your Pellet Heating Specialist WETT CERTIFIED

We Sharpen • Carbide & Steel Saws • Planer & Jointer Knives • Handsaws-retooth, set & sharpen • Carbide Router Bits • Drill Bits • Hole Saws • Dado Blades • Paper Cutters • Knives • Scissors • All Garden & Yard Tools • Chainsaws & More

George Stooshinoff

Certified Sawfiler 3845 Victoria Rd., Grand Forks, BC Phone: 250-442-8359 • Email: gastoo@telus.net

SENIORS’ HOUSING

SAGAMORE RV & MINI-STORAGE Digital Video Surveillance Access 24 hrs/day – 7 days/week Personal Keypad Entry 5’x10’, 10’x10’, 10’x20’ & 10’x30’

148 Sagamore Road Grand Forks, B.C. 250-442-2652 www.sagamoreministorage.com

BOUNDARY MINI STORAGE Computerized Security Gate 5’ x 10’ to 10’ x 30’ Units

7990 Columbia Drive

Located at Boundary Electric

250-442-5561

Border Self Storage 7444 19th Street, Grand Forks

Independent living with companionship, support, security, three meals a day and none oĨ the responsiďiliƟes oĨ maintaining your own home.

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SURVEY SERVICES

Call 250-442-2223

John Billwiller www.snowballventures.com 10545 Granby Rd., Grand Forks

FREE ESTIMATES

Phone 250-443-4144

You belong HERE! You WILL be noticed

and get MORE business by placing an ad in this directory

Call: 250-442-0534

JIM LOBAY

CALL THE GAZETTE

250-442-2191 ext 206

SURVEY SERVICES

• Engineering/Construction Surveys • Property Surveys • Foundation Lay-Outs • Topographical Surveys

PH: 250-442-7179

TAXI

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Grand Forks

24-7

ADVERTISE HERE Taxi & Delivery Service – Groceries, Beer, Liquor

Serving the Boundary & West Kootenays

P&L

250.584.4520

WOOD AND PELLET HEATING APPLIANCES 250-442-2943

Saw, Knife & Tool Sharpening Centre

FREE ESTIMATES

Do It All Service • Yard Work • Fencing • Sheds • Concrete

HEATING

GASFITTING

Grand Forks, BC

Call Kim 250.442.8675

Ace Gutters Inc.

Twisted Teeth Saw Shop

STORAGE

Dr. Alan LeRoy, O.D.*

Home Inspections

Honest Service – Quality Work

HOUSING RENOVATION COMMERCIAL MAINTENANCE

SAW SHARPENING

LOUISE CURRIER

Boundary Electric • Electric Motor Sales & Repair • Pump sales & Service • Electric Parts & Sales Counter • Commercial, Residential & Industrial Electric Service Work • New Construction

NOTARY PUBLIC

UPHOLSTERY

’s Andy CUSTOM

For all your RESIDENTIAL / COMMERCIAL / RECREATIONAL Reupholstery, Repairs and Custom Builds

UPHOLSTERY 38 years experience!

250-442-2499

162 B – 72nd Ave • Grand Forks

STORAGE

WATER

GRANBY

Y&R Water

CONTAINERS SALES AND RENTALS

SALES & SERVICES Certified Pump Installers

Your place or ours

• EOCP Certified • Cross Connection Certified (Backflow Prevention) WATER CONDITIONING • Water Softening, Reverse Osmosis, Filtration & Ultraviolet IRRIGATION & PUMPS

250-442-7066

8098 Donaldson Drive • 250-442-5537

Cascade Containers & Storage

Ron’s Irrigation and Landscaping

20’ or 40’ Storage Units 8’, 9’, 10’, 20’ & 40’ Containers

Sales or Rentals $100/month

6401 HWY 3 next to Fortis office 250.442.2599 • 250.443.1599

Automatic Sprinkling Systems and Repairs Need water?

Water Dowsing Service Available Tree Pruning and Junk Removal PH

250-442-0867

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Come in and see our

Big

Beautiful

Blooms!

Irene can help you with all your gardening needs

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 9 am - 5 pm 5425 Hughes Road 250-442-3845 email: jpankoff@shaw.ca

Once you’ve looked after the garden, take time to look after the gardener.

How to create flowerbeds around trees K eeping flowerbeds underneath trees can pose quite a challenge for gardeners — there is little light and water, poor soil, and too many roots. However, it is possible to adapt to these conditions and to find plants that can flourish in them.

Lack of light is the major drawback to creating flowerbeds around trees. The best solution is pruning. Removing the lowest branches will allow the sun to reach any plants. These few hours of sunshine are sufficient for many varieties.

Trees are ruthless when it comes to water. Most rain water is intercepted by a tree’s leaves and never reaches the ground. What’s more, tree roots absorb huge quantities of water from the ground, so it is crucial to dig very wide, deep holes when planting flowers at the base of a tree.

Be sure to add compost to the garden soil and water regularly during hot weather. Fertilizers will also have to be added on a regular basis in order to ensure that your plants flourish.

Many perennials do well under trees. Look for asters, bergenia, lily of the valley, and hellebore. As for annuals, opt for foxglove, impatience, and lobelia. Nicely pruned boxwood is an attractive shrub that also gives good results.

Removing the lowest branches will allow some sun to reach your plants.

Want a garden that doesn’t need much watering?

Celebrate Spring at

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250-442-9662 • 235 72 Ave.

Spring has

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Check out our new Home & Garden Décor

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Over the past few years, heat waves seem to be occurring more and more frequently in some areas.

The suitability of many plants is being severely tested because of these changing weather patterns.

When they are just barely surviving, they no longer add to the beauty of a backyard. If they are not drought-brown, then their foliage is sparse and unattractive. That is because in hot, dry conditions, plant leaves grow much more slowly, or even stop growing completely, and very few flowers develop.

Many gardeners become discouraged when they have to contend with chaotic weather conditions at different times of the year. Fortunately, however, garden centres are adapting their stock to the new weather patterns and are able to suggest plants that require very little water.

To create sustainable flower beds, choose plants that are more resistant to long, hot, sunny days, wind, and drought. But don’t forget: no plant can grow without water!

To help you become a savvy gardener, here are a few suggestions for plants that can tolerate drought conditions.

• Annuals: begonias, gaura, lantana, geranium (Pelargonium), and purpletop verbena (Verbena bonariensis).

• Perennials: yarrow, coreopsis, iris, lavender, Russian sage (Perovskia), cinquefoil, scabiosa, hens and chicks (Sempervivum), and yucca.

• Grasses: fescue (Festuca), pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum), and blue oat grass (Helictotrichon sempervirens).

• Shrubs: Red barberry (Berberis thunbergii), buddleia (Buddleja davidii), euonymus, physocarpus, Japanese rose (Rosa rugosa), spirea, and weigela.

• Trees: Amur maple (Acer ginnala), servi-ceberry, red oak (Quercus rubra), and Japanese tree lilac (Syringa reticulata).

• Evergreens: juniper, Russian arborvitae (Microbiota decussata), Colorado spruce (Picea pungens), and pine (Pinus).

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The ultimate in trendy kitchens Are you thinking about renovating your kitchen? Would you like to have up-to-the-minute furniture in surroundings that are both contemporary and stunning? If so, take note that European trends are the flavour of the day — think uncluttered kitchens, clean lines, and dynamic colours.

Give me colour!

Two-toned furniture is turning heads these days. The trend is towards cabinets that marry white with another colour. For example, white can be accompanied by a naturally polished wood such as walnut or cherry. But an explosion of colour is also possible; two-toned cupboards mixing white doors with emerald green, or firetruck red, or cobalt blue cabinets creates an eyecatching effect. Avoid an overly flashy result by limiting the bright colour to only one section of cabinets.

Prized Materials

Many different types of materials are popular these days, so there is freedom to choose what meets your needs, budget, and tastes.

• For worktops: quartz, black granite, marble, stainless steel, wood, and even concrete.

• For cupboards: veneer, hardwood, laminate, thermoplastic, and lacquered glass.

• For floors: hardwood, white painted wood, and ceramic.

• For appliances: stainless steel is the enduring trend.

Modern Faucets

Single-handle faucets are all the rage. Apart from taps in a stainless steel or chrome finish, you could also treat yourself to red, black, or white ones. If you love gadgets, choose a model with a warning light to indicate the temperature

of the water (blue when the water is cold and red when it’s hot). Professional style faucets with a flexible spout, which imitate the models used in restaurant kitchens, are still very popular.

Lots of space

You’re sure to want a big and useful island in your new kitchen. It can be equipped with a sink or even a cooking surface. Think about the practical aspects of the room; extend the cabinets up to the ceiling to increase storage space. Don’t dismiss the possibility of replacing some of the doors under the worktop or in the pantry with drawers, as they are so much more practical. Other gadgets can also make your life easier, such as sliding shelves and hidden recycling bins.

Easy access shelving

Shelves are definitely in. They’re perfect for keeping frequently used kitchen articles close at hand, but before installing any, ask yourself if you’ll use them appropriately. You don’t want your shelves to become overcrowded or a collecting place for junk. If you’re a disorganized type of person, shelves installed underneath a worktop have the advantage of keeping your mess hidden from sight.

Lastly, if the idea of planning a new kitchen stresses you out, don’t hesitate to consult a kitchen designer. This professional will be able to guide you in making the right choices and bring your dream kitchen within your grasp!

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First of all, you can find fake wood beams on the market.

Made of polyurethane or polystyrene, they are much more affordable than a solid wood beam. Even better, you can create a false beam at a fraction of the price by using MDF (fiberboard) panels.

The first step in making a false beam is to cut three strips of MDF of the same width; typically, they range from 15 to 20 cm. Next, glue and nail them on 5x7-cm wood uprights. The goal is to build a three-sided box, the fourth side being the ceiling.

Now all you have to do is paint or stain the beams according to the look you want to give the room: pale, dark, or natural. It is possible to give your beams the look of natural wood by creating a grain with a wood-graining tool or ro­cker. MDF with a wood grain fi­nish is also available in stores.

The addition of false beams should be done sparingly in order not to give the room a heavy look.

Of course, the ceiling should also be high enough to lend itself to this imposing architectural style.

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Of course, you could also use wallpaperfor its original purpose, which is to add colour and visual interest to the walls of a room. You can paper an entire room, one wall, or even a ceiling that you’d like to accentuate.

For your decoration project to be a success, be sure to choose good quality wallpaper.

These daysit is available in an impressive range of patterns, colours, and textures and is easy to use as well.

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dding an island to your kitchen is an exciting project. However, it has to be well-designed in order to meet all your requirements, whether you purchased it ready-made in a big box store, assembled it according to a plan, or had it custom-made.

ance between the island and the cabinets in order to be able to circulate freely and be able to easily open the fridge and stove doors. If space is limited, another option is to plan the island as an extension of the cabinets. Designers would call this a peninsula.

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Dimensions

Unless you’re lucky enough to have a very large kitchen, an island is really only appropriate for an open area. For the kitchen to be functional, you should plan for 107 cm of clear-

A kitchen island has to be sufficiently large to fulfill its main purpose, which is to extend the available work surface for food preparation. The minimum dimensions recommended by kitchen designers are 60 x 90 cm. The ideal height should Plan for a clearance of 107 cm between the be the same as that of a standard work surface, i.e. 90 cm. If you’re island and the kitchen cabinets. planning on using the island as an eating area, the height of any stools should be at least 30 cm lower than the worktop.

Components

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The art of gardening on a slope Sloping ground can prove to be a challenge for amateur gardeners. A common problem is that water and fertilizers quickly trickle to the bottom of the slope without doing the job they were intended for.

That is why it is essential to put in step terracing on this kind of terrain. This type of layout has the advantage of limiting the ef­fect of runoff and improving water infiltration in the soil.

These terraces also make it easier for gardeners to get to their plants and increase the number of flowerbeds.

The usual way of building a terraced slope is to construct dry-stone supporting walls. This is the most durable solution as well as the most esthetic. It does, however, re­quire some te­ch­nique

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To create the first terrace, start at the top of the slope. The subsequent slopes will level out as you descend. Two or three terraces are usually sufficient for a residential property. Incidentally, the terraces don’t all have to be the same size.

Once the work is completed, the terraces can be used in the same way as flat ground. When choosing plants, just be sure to choose species for the lower levels that won’t grow taller than those higher up the slope.

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Mulch is great for keeping flower­ beds weedfree.

The use of mulch facilitates the task of caring for flowerbeds and is often recommended to gardeners by garden centre employees. It is one of the best known techniques for slowing or even eliminating the growth of weeds.

In addition, mulch eventually decomposes into humus, which enriches the soil and makes it more fertile.

Unfortunately, some gardeners make the mistake of believing that the thicker the layer of mulch, the better the result. That is not a good conclusion. A layer of mulch should only be five to seven centimetres thick. If the mulch is deeper than that, it could harm the growth of the plants, particularly annuals and perennials.

Gardeners should also ensure that plant crowns (where the plant stem meets the roots) are not covered by the mulch, as it could lead to rot. However, plenty of mulch can be spread around trees and shrubs, where you won’t need to worry about keeping the trunk clear.

Another important rule: flowerbeds should be weeded thoroughly before spreading the mulch.

Some weeds, such as quackgrass (or couch grass), grow through the mulch if they are not removed first. Don’t forget to water well before spreading the mulch; doing so will help to keep the soil moist.

Lastly, don’t do this job on a windy day; you might end up with mulch everywhere except where you want it!

Different coloured mulches have been available on the market for several years now. How­ever, landscape gardeners ge­nerally believe that natural co­­loured mulch is preferable to brigh­ter shades.

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There are two ways to acquire a new lawn: seeding or laying lawn turf. In the first case, the work should be done in the spring or in September, and never during hot weather. In the second case, the job can be done anytime throughout the growing season; no matter the weather, you’ll have a beautiful lawn in a few hours.

If you are opting for turf, plan to start work as soon as the turf is delivered, especially if the weather is hot. If not, the grass will start to yellow after 48 hours.

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• Now you’re ready to lay the lawn turf. Place the strips evenly on the soil, alternating the joints. Use a sharp cutting knife; you’ll avoid tearing the strips.

• Once the turf is in place, go over it a last time with the roller to ensure that the roots have good contact with the soil. Water the turf every two days, for up to two to three weeks.

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Decorative bricks (or faux bricks) are more affordable than regular bricks and are gaining in popularity as a decorative element for homes. And best of all, you don’t have to be a qualified stone mason in order to lay them.

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Decorative bricks are usually laid on plywood or plasterboard. Clean the underlying surface thoroughly and apply a primer if necessary. In some cases, the addition of a layer of wire mesh may be necessary. It goes without saying that the wall surface or floor should be level before you begin work.

Spread the glue with a notched trowel over one small area at a time, starting at the bottom of the wall. Place the bricks, leaving an equal space between each of them and ensuring that the joints are offset from one row to the next. Check frequently to ensure that the row of bricks is level.

Use a miter saw fitted with a ceramic blade for cutting the bricks at the end of the rows. Recuperate the remnants to start a new row. Brick corners, used to cover the corners of three dimensional objects, such as those on a mantelpiece, are also available on the market. Now all that’s left to do is to fill the joints with mortar according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Apart from the traditional red brick, many models and colors of decorative stones are available in stores. To find the best product for your project, as well as the appropriate installation technique, be sure to ask a professional for advice.

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Nowadays, kitchen extractor fans, or hoods, are not what they used to be. These unattractive pieces of metal have now been transformed into decorative accessories. Today’s hood can be chimney style, built-in, integrated, free-standing, designed to hang over an island, or even come in the form of suspended light fixtures. Amazing!

Steam ovens are hot

Using a steam oven is very healthy: fewer vitamins are lost in this form of cooking and there’s no need to use fat, such as butter or oil, to grease the bottom of a pan. It’s perfect for vegetables, fish and stews. The ideal model is one which combines convection with steam so that it can also be used for grills and gratins.

Ergonomic drawer dishwashers

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The wonderful world of grasses Landscaping specialists are unanimous in their opinion: ornamental grasses give yards a look of freedom and have an incomparable ability to play with natural light. Grasses bring a touch of lightness to landscapes with their gracious waving lines, and they contrast so wonderfully with other plants. They are also appreciated for the beauty of their flower heads and their overall look.

There is no doubt that grasses are at their best in natural landscapes. However, they also lend themselves to many other types of settings. For example, you can plant them close to any colourful annuals as well as rose bushes. They will show each other off to advantage.

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Grasses sold in pots at garden centres can be planted throughout the summer season. Don’t forget to respect spacing requirements, as some varieties need a lot of room. Most species like to be divided every three or four years and are much more vigorous as a result. Ornamental grasses are generally easy to grow. Most species prefer full sun and adapt to nearly all types of soil; very few species are shade tolerant.

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Good gardeners know that a tree is the key element in a perfect yard. The tree is a structural anchor in the space, and other plants are chosen and placed in accordance with it.

For your yard, take the time to choose the right species, taking into consideration the spread of the tree, the colour of its leaves, and its blossoms or seed pods. The landscape created by these choices will be there for a long time to come — a tree can live up to 100 years, or even more if it has sufficient light and regular watering.

Choose an unobstructed site so that your tree can be seen from different angles.

The next step is to choose a species that won’t take up too much space. Be sure to ask about the dimensions, at full maturity, of the tree you wish to purchase. Even though your little seedling may fit into the trunk of your car when you take it home, 20 years from now it might tower over the roof of your house, making it a poor choice for a small yard.

Because new homes seem to be getting bigger and bigger, while the lots they are built on are getting smaller and smaller, it is crucial to plan the layout of your yard and analyze the available space.

There is a wide variety of trees available, even for small yards.

Here are some varieties of trees suitable for small spaces: • Amur maple (Acer tataricum ginnala) • Japanese tree lilac • Apple tree (Malus) (Syringa reticulata) • Weeping mulberry (Morus alba “pendula”) • Toba hawthorn • Downy serviceberry (Amelanchier arborea) (Crataegus xmordenensis toba)

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New growth in vegetable plots quickly becomes the target of garden pests. Anti-insect netting has proven to be extremely effective in combatting this problem. And unlike using chemical pesticides, it is an eco-friendly practice.

For many people, the dream lawn used to be as green and uniform as a golf course. Fortunately, this type of lawn is a thing of the past. Responsible gardeners now have a greater tolerance for weeds and are satisfied with removing them manually. For your own eco-responsible yard, be sure to overseed bare spots with a seed mix including clover, which is drought tolerant and doesn’t require fertilizer.

Be sure to choose plants that are suitable for your region’s climate and use products that help you care for your garden in an eco-responsible manner.

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ardening enthusiasts are duty bound to respect nature and, in order to do this, they must adopt eco-responsible habits. Here are a few hints to help you succeed in this endeavour.

Water is an essential element in any gardening effort — no water, no plants! However, experienced gardeners know that saving water should be a constant preoccupation. Rain barrels are a simple way to conserve town or well water. You could also install a micro-irrigation system, otherwise known as drip or trickle irrigation. This technology is easy to install and is available from garden centres and big box stores.

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Repel mosquitoes!

Human skin is a popular feasting ground for mosquitoes during the summer months, especially when the heat and humidity are high. However, some plants can help you thwart these annoying insects without having to resort to commercial repellents. That is good news for gardening enthusiasts who prefer not to use chemical-based products.

The first step to a mosquito-free back yard is to not attract them in the first place. Don’t leave around containers of standing water. Stagnant water is where mosquitoes breed, so store empty containers upside down and cover rain-collecting barrels with a thin layer of netting.

Citronella is known to be a good natural mosquito repellent. The essential oil extracted from this aromatic Some plants are great for repelling those plant contains molecules that repel insects, which is why pesky mosquitoes, such as Citronella. mosquitoes detest its lemony smell. Other mosquito repelling plants are lemon thyme, bee balm (horsemint), basil, pelargonium (geraniums), and verbena. The more the plants are exposed to the sun, the stronger their perfume is. Night-time watering also helps.

The best places for these plants are in pots on window ledges or in containers on your deck. Some gardeners also like to grow these mosquito repelling plants in flowerbeds and in large vegetable plots.

Eliminate scale insects

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Generally, cottony-like masses on the stalk and leaves of plants are a sign of the presence of a small, sapsucking insect. These “scale insects” attach themselves to the plant and lay piles of eggs covered in white, waxy secretions. Even though scale insects rarely kill the host plant, they can still cause serious damage.

An effective treatment

The best eco-friendly treatment for eliminating these insects consists of spraying all affected parts with a solution of soap and a few drops of rubbing alcohol. If the infestation is limited to a small area, it is also possible to clean the leaves with a sponge soaked in soapy water or to remove the shells with cotton swabs dipped in alcohol.

Prevention through observation

The best method of avoiding a scale insect infestation is to keep a close eye on your yard. While you’re enjoying your morning stroll around your property, take the time to check your plants and see which ones are not looking as healthy as they should.

Windows play key role

Windows are so much more than just a way to see outside; they play an important role in the comfort of our homes.

Windows play a key role in any home. As well as being a source of light and heat, providing protection against bad weather, and limiting unwanted noise, windows can give cachet and personality to any residence. But they have to be chosen with care.

There are many different types of windows on the market. Casement windows are among the most popular. Equipped with handles, these windows can be opened and closed with little effort. Sliding windows offer the advantage of being very simple to use as well as being inexpensive. Some people prefer sash windows that give a more classic look. It is also possible to opt for customized widows for more specific needs or unique designs.

But the options don’t stop there. New technologies now offer possibilities far beyond a bit of glass surrounded by a frame. These days you can find glass specially designed to allow sun rays to remove dirt and traces of rain. These windows stay clean at all times, with very little effort involved. There are also different energy performance ratings. Depending on the zone and the climate where you live, you can opt for windows that have a higher thermal capacity, which can limit temperature fluctuations indoors. Lastly, for special projects, it may be necessary to choose resistant or soundproof glass.

These days, there is a window to meet any criteria. Specialists in this field can give you more ideas, advice, and estimates for the type of window you require.

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