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Receding river reveals damage Bill could be ‘hundreds of thousands’ BY TIMOTHY SCHAFER Times Staff
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Brent Iachetta carefully fills in the template for the blueline as the Cominco Arena staff continues to install the ice surface for the upcoming season. The rink will be back in action by Aug. 12 with the start of hockey school.
The waters of the Columbia River are now receding but are leaving a huge cleanup task and a bill for damages for the City of Trail to pick up. It is estimated costs for assessing and repairing the damage caused by the highest river level in over 50 years could peg for “hundreds of thousands of dollars,� said the city councillor in charge of the public works’ portfolio. Although the city’s engineering department is currently estimating damages, Gord DeRosa said there’s going to be major costs to the city once the water of the river has returned to a normal level and assessment, and repair, can begin. He pointed to the condition of the over taxed storm sewer lines that feed into the regional system as one of the major concerns, and likely one of the major costs of what infrastructure was damaged. “If, in fact, the water table put them underwater, the question is did that put strain on those pipes since they are only clay lined pipes?� he asked. “Are they still connected? Unbroken? That is something that has to be determined.� But Thursday the Columbia River had come down three feet from its high of approximately 215,000 cubic feet per second on July 22 from the Hugh Keenleyside Dam near Castlegar. The river is expected to continue dropping
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RDKB wants voice in regional sewage decisions BY TIMOTHY SCHAFER Times Staff
Once the piper has been paid in the dispute over regional sewage service a new player is waiting to join the dance. The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) Area B director has made it known she will be seeking a voting seat on the committee that deals with management of the service. Linda Worley said the rural area intends to get involved in the service once arbitration between Trail and Rossland is settled later this year.
A portion of Area B has paid into the service for years—the lower main road of Oasis and Rivervale—and it has become imperative those people have a say at the decision-making table, said Worley. “This has always been a sore point since our residents are paying into the service, we cannot represent them,� she said. “Currently, any decisions can be made and the residents and the director have no say.� A motion was passed at the last RDKB board of directors meeting that the sewer committee revisit the par-
ticipation of electoral Area B as a full partner in the regionalized sewer service, and consider the matter of cost apportionment for the service, notwithstanding capital costs. Although Worley now sits at the sewage committee table, it is a courtesy extended from other committee members. She can only give opinion and does not retain a vote. But after the province’s arbitrator weighs in, if two thirds of existing parties in the service say they would welcome Area B to the table, then Area B would have a vote.
“Currently, any decisions can be made and the residents and director have no say.� LINDA WORLEY
And that arbitration process could be concluded at the end of the year, said Trail city councillor Robert Cacchioni. Trail and the City of Rossland now have to decide if they will choose final arbitration or proposal arbitration
as the process moves forward and the arbitrator is chosen this month. Cacchioni said the City of Trail wants the arbitration process complete by December, 2012. “That’s an important date for us. The budget is set for the subsequent year, 2013, and at this point we are paying 68.75 per cent,� he said. “If the arbitration (decision) comes in at any less than that, which I am hoping it does in terms of fairness and equity, our costs would be reduced.� It is costing the
city over $106,000 extra per year than is “reasonable,� said Cacchioni, according to a mediator’s report finding on the terms of the current agreement. Overall, the city pays around $1.7 million annually as their portion of the sewage service. Trail city council began the process of arbitration with the City of Rossland to determine the correct percentages of shared costs for sewage service in the Greater Trail region last month. The Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development
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July adds to soaked summer BY TIMES STAFF July weather followed the same stream as June. In his monthly review, Ron Lakeman of the Southeast Fire Centre Weather Services said West Kootenay residents went through a second month of soaking. While June set a record for the most precipitation ever recorded in the region, July also had its note-worthy marks. The 117.1 millimetres of precipitation that fell over the 31 days was more than double the average (50.8 mm) and made July 2012 the second wettest July on
record. Only July 1998, when 143.2 mm of rain fell, provided more precipitation. June 2012 brought a whopping 227mm of rain. Most of the July rain fell in downpours, said Lakeman in the review. Unlike June, Lakeman said there were only nine days in July with measurable rain. “The initial three days of July were very similar to the previous month with a Pacific disturbance producing frequent showers and thunderstorms,� said Lakeman in the press release. On the flip side, July also
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brought some hot, drying days as well. A high pressure settled in from July 5 to 13 and delivered the month’s hottest day on July 8 when the temperature reached 35.9 C. That helped July’s average temperature of 21.5 C climb 1.6 C above the historical monthly average. Mother Nature had one last deluge to dump on the region when it unloaded a record-breaking 50mm on Castlegar in the span of an hour on July 17. The total for that 24-hour period in Castlegar was 68.4mm, which is more than the monthly average.
Service review done in 2008 FROM PAGE 1 Trail currently pays close to 70 per cent of the regional budget following a formula created in the late 1960s, based mostly on population and projected growth. The three municipalities underwent a service review in 2008 in an attempt to arrive at a consensus to resolve the dispute, formulating a fair allocation of costs as they related to what service each community received. The RDKB had recommended the matter go to the province in hopes of finding a resolution this year, though the financial implications will not be taken into effect until 2013.
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Smart meter sparks call to fire department BY JONATHAN ARENSON Fernie Free Press
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Wilfried Heink of Trail performs his morning routine dropping off some food for a hungry flock of pigeons by the Victoria Street Bridge. The birds appear to recognize Heink’s arrival and quickly swoop in to get in line for a tasty treat.
River wall could also be impacted by levels FROM PAGE 1 over the next few weeks, which is good news for people living along its banks just outside of the city. Although BC Hydro is taking down the berm in the lower reaches of Genelle as the flood threat subsides, two properties in that community have been damaged by the high water and will need remediation. River water washed away the gardens of one property and forced the homeowners to chain up their gazebo to their house so it wouldn’t float down the river. A neighbour had to do the same with their greenhouse. “So, as a result, all of their hard work had washed away, and all of their beautiful showcase gardens were gone. So they were concerned about that,” said Area B regional director Linda Worley. Their homes are fine, but their outbuildings and yards have been heavily damaged. Worley said there is a venue through BC Hydro for re-imbursement for damages for those people, as well as anyone else affected by the water’s rise. Information was given to residents in Rivervale and Genelle who could have been hit with personal property damage. They will have to fill out forms to apply for some relief (see contact information). DeRosa said it will also be interesting to see how the City of Trail’s river wall fared through the high water. There was a restoration plan in place
for the river wall, including rip rap along the base of the wall. “Now that has been exposed to some pretty high and fast water. It will be interesting to see what the footings look like now,” said DeRosa. Surprisingly enough the Old Trail Bridge is still standing and hasn’t moved, he added. Even so, the city still won’t allow pedestrian traffic on it right now. DeRosa also noted that the public wharf has sustained about $30,000 in damage from the high river water and will also need to be repaired. Looking ahead DeRosa said the city is preparing now for when the next weather event touches the region. They will be looking to get in some outside engineering help to examine the overall system just to see what its capacity is. “Now is the time to look at the complete system and see if we are capable of handling these (weather events) and what happens if there going to be a re-occurrence of these extreme weather events,” he said. There is going to be some storm sewer pipe re-sizing and review of the entire sewer system’s capacity in the coming weeks. Seasonal weather forecasts from Environment Canada are indicating an increased likelihood of hotter than normal temperatures through mid-August, and three-month (July, August, September) forecasts of above normal temperature and below normal precipitation across most of
the province. “Despite the presence of higher than normal stream flows across most of the province at present, there is the potential for emerging stream flow issues if the seasonal weather forecasts hold true,” the forecast read. This is most pertinent in smaller creeks and rivers where summer flows are maintained by rainfall,
meaning water levels could drop. Claims for property damage due to recent flooding: Sharon Szameit, Reservoir Rights Service, Edmonds 14th Floor, B.C.Hydro 6911 Southpoint Drive Burnaby B.C. V3N 4X8 Homeowner assistance is only available for a principal residence.
Sparwood fire department responded Wednesday afternoon to a call from Sparwood Post Office, where workers were concerned about seeing smoke rising from a recently installed smart meter. “When we got there the meter on the side of the post box was arcing and flashing. There was smoke coming out of the meter box,” said Jim Jones, Sparwood fire chief. “We went inside and got everyone out because if it had welded itself to the side of the building we didn’t know if parts of the building could be live.” “We had to wait until BC Hydro got there. BC Hydro came and confirmed that the power is off to the service and building.” The smart meter had been installed that morning.
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Union to target offices on strike day BY TOM FLETCHER Black Press
Provincial government employees will stage a one-day strike at ministry offices in Surrey, Kelowna, Campbell River and 100 Mile House on Aug. 7, the second such action since rejecting the government’s wage offer. The B.C. Government and Service Employees Union served strike notice with the Labour Relations Board Thursday. Three for-
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ortisBC is finally applying to install smart meters in its service area, so it’s full speed ahead for the tinfoil-hated crowd crying that they are a threat to life and limb. Since B.C. Hydro brought the issue to the forefront in British Columbia, concerns about these meters have multiplied almost as fast as all the other wireless devices going into service everywhere you turn. Duck – there goes another person talking on a cell phone! What’s the device that motorist is peering at? Yikes, it’s a GPS navigational system! Gee whiz, my wireless modem doesn’t seem to be connecting. Let’s check the signal. Oh no, my neighbours have installed five more death-ray-emitting modems! We’re surrounded! Run, run quickly and we might make it to the Slocan Valley by sundown. The idea that a meter,
outside your house, broadcasting data a few times a day will be a detriment to your health is as fantastic as homeopathic claims that a drop of something diluted in an ocean of water is going to benefit it. The real question for Fortis is what are we going to get for our $50 million and the rate increase that will go with it if the B.C. Utilities Commission approves the installation of smart meters? Regulated public utilities are in the business of building stuff for which they can justify higher charges to customers to provide a reasonable return on their investment. Regardless of whatever product, service or hokum they are selling, that is the utility business in a nutshell. The push for the kind of time-of-day electrical rates in this region that smart meters will enable actually long predates the technology and the push by the provincial gov-
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ernment and utilities to install them. Almost three decades ago, the same kind of Kootenay populists who are now lining up to oppose the meters were supporting a group called the Electric Consumers’ Association. Long before the utility, then known as West Kootenay Power and Light, had given any thought to conservation, the ECA was intervening at its rate hearings to grill company officials on why they weren’t looking at “peak shaving” strategies such as time-of-day rates. One reason was that WKPL was not on the cut-
ting edge of anything in those days. The other was that the then Cominco-owned utility’s rates were so low that if they had shaved them any further the executives would have had to hitchhike to the hearings. Peak shaving is important for utilities because there are big costs involved in serving the high points in consumption. To meet those daily or annual peaks, utilities must build or contract for electrical capacity to meet them. Failure to do so will result in the kind of “brownouts” that parts of North America have occasionally experienced in recent decades or the blackouts that hundreds of millions of Indians are now suffering. But building generating plants and bulking up transmission systems that are not needed most of the time is costly and results in higher rates. If you can avoid those costs with a rate structure that encourages consum-
ers to run their dishwashers and clothes driers sometime other than during the peak consumption period in late afternoon and early evening, consumers should benefit through lower rates. But, as discussed above, utilities are in the business of building stuff and raising rates, not lowering them or reducing the rate of increases. This is the issue that seems to be getting lost amid all the nonsense about radio waves and health risks. How many people will use energy-hog appliances at off hours if they can save a few pennies and will this make a difference? Unlike most businesses, regulated utilities always make money whether they are building power plants or installing new meters. The question is, can smart meters profit both the company and its customers? Raymond Masleck is a retired Trail Times reporter.
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City was a great host for provincials On behalf of the coaches, parents and players of the Dunbar 2012 Major all star team, I would like to thank the organizing committee, umpires, field and concession crews, announcers and scorekeepers, and the many other volunteers and the people of Trail (and the neighboring communities of Rossland and Warfield) for an outstanding 2012 Provincial little league tournament. From the welcoming dinner, to the opening ceremonies and thru to the Finals, the entire tourna-
ment was amazing. We certainly felt honored and welcome, and there was never an end to people willing to help us when we needed it. The new field at Andy Bilesky park is absolutely beautiful and its location nestled in the trees and hillside is unique and unrivaled by any little league park I have been to. Trail is truly a special place, nestled in the middle of one of the most beautiful regions of BC and is deserving of the title “the Home of Champions�. We hope
that your community never loses the spirit, energy and friendliness that helped make our stay memorable. Our players, families and coaches leave with lifetime memories from this past week. Truly it was a highlight of our lives, and the 12 families and three coaches are forever bonded by this experience which was made possible only thru the hard work and dedication of many people. Ken Lim Dunbar, Vancouver
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cannot imagine the parental discipline required to produce an Olympic champion. My own meagre exposure to the world of sport has taught me that I fall sadly short. When my two children were four and five, it was suddenly imperative to me that they learn to swim and skate. Our schedule required that we KELLY do both on the same day; conveniently over Troy the supper hour. It horrifies me now to reflect back on those meals consumed in the car as we raced from the pool to the rink. I shudder to think of my impatient hurling of the cheese sandwiches to two exhausted children, simultaneously shrieking “eat, we’re late!� We’d then wheel into the ice rink parking lot with crumbs spilling off their snow pants. Yanking on skates that refused to lace up and hurling helmets over still damp hair, I’d push them over to their waiting instructors. You could power up a small car with the heat emanating from my frazzled cheeks. Perhaps a teensy mistake was not zeroing in on just one sport. I encouraged them to explore several. As my daughter and son got older weekends became particularly special. Both days found us at the pool at 6:00 a.m. for an hour’s swim practice. On Saturdays Henry would follow this up with a water polo practice and then a soccer game; on Sundays it was Meredith’s turn to be blessed with her own soccer game.
Dreadful mom that I am, I’d invariably forget to ensure that Henry had warm socks to wear after swimming on Sundays. More often than not he wore borrowed socks as we stood on the sidelines watching his sister flying about the soggy soccer pitch. Much to my extended family’s relief, sanity struck the winter I signed us up for cross country skiing lessons. Not Media surprisingly, these took place on the already jam-packed Saturdays. One morning, just ahead of the second skiing lesson, as I was chatting with parents at Henry’s soccer game, his team mate dragged on my sleeve. “Kelly, Henry’s hurt!� I was astonished to see my sixyear-old son crying in goal, his coach kneeling at his side. WIth the premature death of his father, it was really important to me that our son not become a “mama’s boy.� So, assuming my usual “he’ll come to me if he needs me� stance, I stood back and allowed the coach to mop up the tears. The game resumed. It never dawned on me to cancel the upcoming skiing lesson. Only when we were whizzing up the mountainside did I think to ask what happened. “The coach’s dad ran after the ball behind the net to boot it back to midfield. But he goofed and smacked me in the face with the ball.� Of course, it’s a dead certainty that most moms would have pulled the car over for a quick cuddle. Not me. Aware
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of the shortness of time, I stole a cursory glance at his buffeted cheek and continued on up the mountain. Relief that we’d arrived on time for skiing erased any dwindling concern I might have felt. An hour and a half later, as my worn out children collapsed in the back seat, we set off for home. A small voice wafted up from the back. “Mom, is it normal for me not to be able to see?� Excuse me? Jolted, I pulled over onto the shoulder and leaned into the back for a proper look. Henry’s frigid face was now sporting a right eye that was decidedly puffy, swollen and red. He never should have gone skiing. What was I thinking? My frenetic scheduling was seriously harming my children. Things had to change. They did. We dropped all but swimming and soccer. Further paring occurred when intense coaches entered the mix. “What do you mean you can’t come to soccer practice on Tuesdays because you’ve got swimming strength-andcore sessions at the same time?� My teenaged children then had to choose one sport and I left it to them. Today the only structured sport is swim club in summer. Winter is for snowboarding and skiing with their friends. With the London 2012 Olympics upon us, our attention is drawn to the performances of elite athletes. For many, their achievements would be impossible if it weren’t for the steadfast support and guidance of their parents. One can only imagine the effort involved. I quietly salute them. These parents are special indeed.
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OBITUARIES GORDON, KENNETH WALTER — was born on October 23, 1931 in the Slocan Community Hospital. Ken married the love of his life Winona Marie Edwardson on March 25, 1953, and to this union were born three children, Kenneth Walter Jr., Kerry Lou and Julie Anne. Ken attended school in Silverton and New Denver where he graduated from Lucerne School. He was very active in all aspects of outdoor sports, including hunting, fishing golf, curling and hockey, and was best known for his pitching ability during his baseball years as a member of his community team. Ken spent his whole career in the mining industry working in most of the local mines in the area and as far north as Pine Point in the Northwest Territory. The majority of Ken’s career was in the milling and processing aspect of mining, and he continued to consult after his retirement with special interest in acting as a consultant for his granddaughter at Teck Cominco right up until a month before passing. Ken was an adoring husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, and spent many years on the golf course with his wife Nonie and hunting, fishing and camping with his family. He was pre-deceased by his wife Nonie in February of 2012, and his two brothers Snookie and Bill. Ken is survived by his son Ken (Carol), daughters Kerry (Mario), Julie (Lee), grandchildren Kerry (Jessie), Ed (Tanya), Tannice (Sean), Bob (Samantha), Jacqueline (Jason), Judd , great-grandchildren Bradley, Brett, Logan, Keira, Bryton, Tristan and Devon, sisters, Esther (Hap) and Joan (Erwin) He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. *** THOMPSON (NEE ROBERTS), LEVINIA “VIN” ELIZABETH — age 93, passed away Friday, July 27 at Columbia View Lodge in Trail. She was born in Yorkton, Saskatchewan on April 24, 1919. The family moved to Trail in the 1920s where her father developed a dairy in East Trail. Vin married Bill Thompson in 1944 and made her home in Rossland. She is predeceased by Bill and her only son Robert VanTassel. She is survived by her brother Fred Roberts of Burnaby, two sisters-in-law, grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Vin was talented at any hobby she took an interest in - sewing, music, ceramics, and painting. Her last years were spent at Columbia View Lodge. She enjoyed their activity program and made friends with many other residents. Cremation has taken place and a family gathering to inter her remains will be held later. The family appreciates the care and attention given to Vin by the dedicated Columbia View Staff. As an expression of sympathy family and friends may make a donation in her memory to Columbia View Lodge, 2980 Laburnum Drive, Trail BC V1R 4N2. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Valley Funeral Home Ltd. On-line condolence may be expressed at www. valleyfh.ca
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Visitors stand in front of the main stage at the summer music festival “Prznek Woodstock” (Polish for Woodstock Station) near the Polish-German border in Kostrzyn, Poland, Thursday. The German and the Polish presidents visited the festival and opened it officially.
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Gray Creek oldtimer defies age BY GREG NESTEROFF Nelson Star
At 92, Johnny Oliver is Gray Creek’s oldest old-timer. But he sure doesn’t act like it. He’s a flirt and a card and will keep you in stitches. He jokes that he’s “127 per cent disabled” even as he continues to tend to his farm and extensive gardens. He says he has “thousands of friends and no enemies, but I don’t know why,” even though it’s obvious to most. Born into a family that arrived in Gray Creek around 1905, Oliver grew up there and in Taghum, where his father worked in a sawmill. At 21, he joined the navy and reported for stoker training. (Seven other Olivers, brothers and cousins, also served in World War II.) He cleaned boilers for a year, then was drafted onto the HMCS Weyburn for Mediterranean service. On its way home, the ship struck a mine off Gibraltar and sank, killing eight. Despite his own injuries, Johnny carried a badly burned sailor to safety. He was the only one of 25 stokers he enlisted with to make the rank of CPO-ERA
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At 92 years old, Johnny Oliver, enlisted in the Navy at 21, is one of Gray Creek’s elder citizens. (chief petty officer/engine room artificer). On weekend leave in 1942, he went to London to visit his brother George, who was dating a girl named Florrie Griffin. At her house, Johnny saw a picture on the mantle of a woman who looked like Rita Hayworth. “Who in the hell is that?” he asked. “That’s the girl you’re going to take to the show tonight,” George replied. “They don’t make ‘em like that in Canada,” Johnny said. So began a romance that war and prolonged absences couldn’t abate. Johnny and Grace only saw each other a
few more times before they married on April 6, 1945. In Canada, though, things were tough for Grace. Stepping off the train in Procter, a woman told her: “We’re tired of you hussies marrying all our men!” Her mother-in-law didn’t approve of her either, for the Olivers were Catholic and Grace was Protestant. But gradually, their relationship improved. Johnny received his navy discharge in 1947, a year before his seven-year term was up. “I wanted to divorce the navy and hold on to Grace,” he says. “It was a good trade.” His father bought him a
neighbouring property, which they turned into a working farm, with all the necessary outbuildings and a house for a growing family. Grace and Johnny had three kids, fostered several more, and became grandparents to the entire community. Grace was an excellent chef, but when she became wheelchair-bound, Johnny looked after the meals. “She never complained about my cooking,” he says, “as long as I kept the thermos full of tea.” (Grace died in 2008, soon after her sister, who married Johnny’s brother.) Johnny spent 25 years with the highways department, then retired to work on his farm. Last month, he led a tour of the property, which still has cows and chickens. The hay loft in particular is a favourite for visitors. The recent Gray Creek museum days featured an exhibit on him and his family, including some tools he made in a navy mechanical course. Spotting a picture of himself around the time of his enlistment, he exclaimed: “Tear that down! Seventy years have turned me into an old man.”
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My year of weddings
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eaders might recall a column I wrote about buying a dress for the wedding of my eldest son. I was reflecting on weddings as an industry, where the focus is the party, not the marriage ceremony. Since I wrote that column, we have celebrated two more weddings. Within a ten-month period, our eldest son, our daughter, and a sister tied the knot. I have come to associate certain symbols with each wedding. During my year of weddings, I learned that the knot is a traditional symbol of marriage. At one of the weddings, the minister symbolically bound the couple together LOUISE by placing a sash over their wrists, and saying, “What God has joined Everyday Theology together, let no one tear asunder.� A well-tied knot fastens things together and is difficult to undo. The knot is a symbol of unity and of the exclusive relationship of marriage. One of our weddings was a destination wedding of sorts. Although it did not take place in an exotic, foreign location, it required travel for the majority of guests who spent the weekend together at a resort. The symbol I associate with this wedding is a suitcase. A suitcase conjures up images of a journey. Marriages, like journeys, are full of adventure and discovery. The marriage journey takes a couple to unexpected places. Along the way, a married couple may have to discard some of the proverbial baggage from the past, acquire new bags, and repack. A marriage is a journey of mutual wonder when the suitcase is packed with the attributes of a loving relationship, with virtues such as patience, kindness, humility, and selflessness. Rocks (not the sparkly variety) became the predominant symbol for another one of our weddings. The solid and enduring nature of a rock makes it an excellent symbol for the commitment required of marriage. The couple had chosen a parable from the Gospel of Matthew. A wise man builds his house on rock, so when the storms come and beat against the walls of the house, the house remains intact. A good marriage is like a house built on rock. As the pastor at this wedding remarked, there are three rocks that are essential for a life-giving marriage: trust, forgiveness, and fidelity. In what was surely an inspired moment, a family member brought three rocks, labeled “trust�, “forgiveness�, and “fidelity� respectively, to the reception, and invited everyone to sign a rock. The rock that quickly became crowded with names was “forgiveness�. Maybe this was due to the comment that “there is no love without forgiveness,� or maybe the desire for forgiveness resonates with our experience of relationship. Each wedding in my year of weddings had a symbol. The symbols remind me that a wedding is an exciting point of departure. The destination is the sincere attempt to live the vows over the course of the journey. With a securely fastened suitcase that includes trust, forgiveness, and fidelity, a couple is well on their way. Trail, BC resident Louise McEwan is a catechist and former teacher, with degrees in English and Theology. She writes every other Friday. She blogs at www.faithcolouredglasses.blogspot.com. Reach her at mcewan.lou@gmail.com
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Hope Over 25 years ago we had the heart-thumping experience of waking in the night to the crash of ceramic, so it was only after careful testing that we recently hung a plant from our living room ceiling. We hope the hook will hold! Isn’t that a picture of how many of us go through life, placing our hope, our confident expectation, in people, things, or situations that could give way without warning? Hope has been defined in countless ways; for me, it’s the difference between living and merely existing. I must hope, and my hope must be secure. The Bible says Jesus is “like a peg in a firm place� and that “all the vessels, from bowls to all the jars� can be hung on Him. That’s you and me with our unique personalities, abilities, weaknesses, and ways. In the midst of life’s excitement, challenges, and routines we can hang our hope on Jesus. He’s a peg that will not fail! Why are you in despair, O my soul? And why have you become disturbed within me? Hope in God, for I shall again praise Him For the help of His presence. -Psalm 42:5 Submitted by Pastor Nyla Henry Fruitvale Christian Fellowship
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Trail pitcher Lucas Miracle, 10, gets some sage advice from pitching coach and New York Yankee draft pick Daryl Craig who ran an impromptu pitching clinic at Butler Park Thursday morning.
Coach Craig returns to Butler BY JIM BAILEY Times Sports Editor
Local pitchers were treated to a last-minute briefing from one of Trail’s all-time great baseball products. New York Yankees draft pick, Daryl Craig, returned to B.C. this week for a wedding, and on his last day in Trail, his former teacher and baseball coach Luigi Derosa seized the opportunity to organize a pitching clinic. “I emailed him and he didn’t answer until yesterday (Wednesday), he phoned me in the morning and said, ‘Yeah, I’d be interested in doing it,’ because today’s his last day here,” said Derosa, who quickly rounded up 13 pitchers to participate in the one day camp at Butler Park, Thursday. Craig is currently a high school baseball coach and academic advisor at the University of Illinois, in Normal, Ill. but was born and raised in the Silver City playing Little League and Babe Ruth baseball under Andy Bilesky and Derosa – so when Derosa asked, Craig responded. “Lou’s done a lot for the community so even after he’s retired from coaching and teaching, he still stays involved,” said Craig. “He helped so many people before me and my age growing up - you know (for me) it’s just
giving back a little bit.” Craig recently coached his high-school team to the Illinois ‘AA’ state championship, thanks in part to a definite “Bileskian” approach to his own coaching methods. Greater Trail players selected in the Major League Draft - (overall pick) 2008 - Ashton Florko, 45th round (1,359) Chicago Cubs 2007 - Chris Kissock, ninth round (293) Philadelphia Phillies. 2003 - John Hurd, 23rd round (682) Chicago White Sox. 2000 - Jason Bay, 22nd round (645) Montreal Expos. 1998 - Kareem Johnson, 12th round (349) Minnesota Twins. 1997 - Todd Thompson, 44th round (1,303) Toronto Blue Jays. 1996 - Matt Mason, 70th round (1,653) Los Angeles Dodgers. 1994 - Daryl Craig, 46th round (1,274) New York Yankees. 1989 - Barry Parisotto, ninth round (238) Los Angeles Dodgers. Canadians were not included in the baseball draft until 1985
“I guess I kind of describe myself as an old-school guy,” said Craig. “Andy was a strong disciplinarian, and you knew what you had to do. If you had two hours of practice, you were practicing for two hours, no joking around, and that definitely plays into the way I coach now.” While at the clinic, Craig had limited one-on-one time with pitchers ranging from Little League All Stars Colton Miracle, Brendan Makay,
and Derek Green to AM Ford Orioles’ Garrett Kucher and Kyle Paulson, the most important thing he wanted to impart was a solid work ethic. “There’s no one simple solution for each of these kids, but if I can teach them one thing that they can pick up on, that they can use – the biggest thing with pitching is being able to work hard on your own away from the limelight, so to speak. Kids can go to camps all the time and try to learn from somebody, but if they don’t work on their own they’re not going to develop.” Baseball culture is historically strong in Trail, producing no less than nine players drafted by Major League Baseball teams, but it doesn’t quite compare to the intense fascination with the sport south of the border. “The community here (Trail) in general is so sports related and we had coaches who were very dedicated, but with us, in the States right now, with our high-school teams, we play and practice six days a week.” Baseball is to the U.S. what hockey is to Canadians. Hockey season goes from September to April, but baseball in smaller communities are often challenged by a short season and long distances to travel, says Craig. “The kids here are on the
field two months a year maybe three months a year so just with that structure it’s very shortened, so it inherently makes it more important to work on the off-season on your own. The (Willi Krause) field house is a wonderful resource, not every place in Canada has that, not every place in the U.S. has it.” While Craig is satisfied with the progress of baseball in Canada at the elite level, epitomized by the recent induction of Trail’s Chris Kissock and Team Canada into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame (a result of gold and bronze medal performances at the 2011 Pan Am Games and IBAF World Championships), he is concerned about the state of the game. “I think the national program at the high level is much improved, but at the grassroots level its tough, especially for these kids here. You’re driving three and four hours to get to competition, it’s harder in Trail than the coast . . . but one thing unique in Trail is there’s always support for it and always a push to play more games, get into better tournaments, and with us so close to the border, it obviously helps.” Having key people like Derosa and Craig share their knowledge with young talent doesn’t hurt either.
Rossland junior golfer Tyler McKay proved one thing this week, he can definitely play with Canada’s best. McKay made the cut Wednesday at the Canadian Junior Boys Golf Championship at the par 71 Osprey Ridge Golf Club in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia. The Rossland-Trail Country Club golfer was tied for 24th after shooting an opening round 74 and followed that up with a 76 Wednesday good enough for a 30th place tie and a berth through with the top 75 golfers. “It’s the biggest tournament in Canada so I was pretty happy I made the cut,” said McKay following his third round Thursday. The 16 year old started great on both days, birdieing the second hole par-5 to set the tone. Unfortunately, in Thursdays third round, the par5, 550-yard hole bit back. McKay launched his drive down the middle of the fairway, setting up a 100-yard approach to the green when disaster struck. “I chunked it into the bunker, and then I thinned it through the bunker out of bounds.” McKay took an eight for a triple bogey, to set up a disappointing score of 81 on the day. “I played terrible today, it was one of my worst games. I just wasn’t on with any part of my game really. It was kind of all bad,” he said. The debacle on two, led to another three bogies, a double bogey and a birdie on the front nine for a 42. McKay regained his composure and got back on track on the back nine posting a 3-over 39. “I can still do pretty good. I mean just making it to the final two rounds was a big accomplishment.” Ryan Borg of Orangeville, Ont. sat atop the leaderboard after carding a second-round score of 4-under par 67. Third round play was delayed in the afternoon and final scores unavailable. Borg carded a bogey-free round that included four birdies to sit at 2-under par 140 heading into third round play. “It’s the second time I’ve ever done it,” said Borg, commenting on his bogey-free effort. “I was out on the course, and I was like ‘I haven’t made a bogey,’ and you just can’t let it creep into your head, so I did a really good job blocking that out, and blocking out thoughts like ‘I’m probably leading, I’m 4-under.’ I just tried to keep making birdies, and keep playing my game and I hope to do that tomorrow.” Borg holds a one-stroke lead over Montreal’s Daniel Knight who is in sole possession of second place. Knight, a sophomore at Dartmouth College, shot 2-under par 69 on the day and is 1-under par 141 for the championship. Team Canada Development Squad member Adam Svensson of Surrey also shot 2-under par 69 on the day to sit T3 alongside Nick Browning of Midhurst, Ont. at 2-over par 144, four shots off the lead. Following Thursday’s round, McKay said he was hitting the driving range to work on his iron shots and to salvage a very promising start. Despite the disappointing third round, the results of the first two days indicate that McKay can indeed play with Canada’s best. “I’ve always doubted that I could play with them, but now I fully think I can, it’s just that today was so bad, it just wasn’t fun,” said McKay. Anyone who has ever swung a golf club understands completely. With files from Golf Canada.
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Orioles in provincial mix
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hey are the last men standing for Trail baseball this year, and starting tomorrow they just might be in with a chance to win the men’s provincial championship. The Trail Orioles have, honestly, a lousy overall record so far this summer. Given their recent efforts against very strong opposition, however, the defending Western Canadian champion Orioles could well be in the mix when the playoffs start in Prince George Sunday night. The Orioles begin play tomorrow morning in a round-robin group which includes Langley, Nanaimo and Kelowna. The other group has host Prince George, Victoria, Burnaby and Kamloops. There are a couple of places on-line where you can keep abreast of the results - I think even one where the box score is on-line in real time. A berth in next year’s Canadian Senior Championship, will be
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on the line, along with B.C. bragging rights. I will be tracking, and pulling for, Trail, of course. Not a lot in it for these guys besides the joy of playing good baseball and representing your home area. When I re-think it that is a lot. I keep hoping that the more success they have the better crowds they will draw at Butler Park, and the more money they will raise to offset their formidable travel expenses as they carry, “Trail,” on their shirts to cities all over the West. •What’s surprising in much of what I read about the Olympic Games is that anyone is surprised the econom-
ic impact of an IOC event is resoundingly negative. Polls in London report almost routine responses that it is a, “disaster,” for most of the businesses in the city, which are usually inundated with traveling customers this time of the year. Empty restaurants, shows, pubs, museums and galleries; lighter than usual traffic, barring a slight rise in subway riders, in all areas of the city and even lots of empty seats at games’ venues. It all adds up (down), as it always does, to hosting the entitled cadre of money suckers that is the IOC at all levels is a mug’s game. What is really surprising is that there are still places that, despite all the evidence, want to host, and pay for, this profligate exercise. Go Canada.
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SCOREBOARD Olympics
Ranking of Canadian medal hauls at the Olympic Summer Games (with year, site and medals): Year, Site G S B Tot 1984, L.A. 10 18 16 44 1996, Atlanta 3 11 8 22 1992, Barclona 7 4 7 18 2008, Beijing 3 9 6- 18 1908, London 3 3 10 16 1928, Amstdm 4 4 7 15 1932, L. A. 2 5 8 15 2000, Sydney 3 3 8 14 2004, Athens 3 6 3 12 1976, Montreal 0 5 6- 11 1988, Seoul 3 2 5 10 1920, Antwerp 3 3 3- 9 1936, Berlin 1 3 5- 9 1912, Stockhlm 3 2 3- 8 2012, London 0 2 5- 7 1904, St. Louis 4 1 1 -6 1956, Melborne 2 1 3- 6 1968, Mex City 1 3 1- 5 1972, Munich 0 2 3- 5 1964, Tokyo 1 2 1- 4 1924, Paris 0 3 1- 4 1952, Helsinki 1 2 0- 3 1948, London 0 1 2- 3 1900, Paris 1 0 1- 2 1960, Rome 0 1 0- 1 Totals 57 94 107 258
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B.C. Edmonton Saskatchewan Calgary
W 3 3 3 2
L 2 2 2 3
T 0 0 0 0
Pts 6 6 6 4
Friday’s Game Montreal at Winnipeg, 8:30 p.m. Monday’s Game B.C. at Toronto, 5 p.m. Unofficial CFL scoring leaders following Saturday’s games (x scored two-point convert): SCORING TD C FG S Pts Milo, Sask 0 16 11 6 55 McCallum, BC 0 14 13 1 54 Paredes, Cal 0 14 11 0 47 Whyte, Mtl 0 12 10 1 43 Palardy, Wpg 0 6 12 0 42 Shaw, Edm 0 8 10 1 39 x-Lewis, Cal 6 2 0 0 38 Congi, Ham 0 19 6 1 38 Pfontaine, Tor 0 5 10 2 37 Sheets, Sask 6 0 0 0 36 Williams, Ham 6 0 0 0 36 Walker, Ham 6 0 0 0 36 Boyd, Tor 4 0 0 0 24 Dressler, Sask 4 0 0 0 24 Harris, BC 4 0 0 0 24 Matthews, Wpg 4 0 0 0 24 Whitaker, Mtl 4 0 0 0 24 Charles, Edm 3 0 0 0 18 Cornish, Cal 3 0 0 0 18 Lavoie, Mtl 3 0 0 0 18 Owens, Tor 3 0 0 0 18 Waters, Tor 0 3 4 1 16 x-Fantuz, Ham 2 2 0 0 14 Bratton, Mtl 2 0 0 0 12 Brink, Wpg 2 0 0 0 12
Clan ban comes to close THE CANADIAN PRESS Simon Fraser University’s days of being banned from NCAA championships may be coming to an end. The NCAA is on the verge of going international. By supporting a change in constitutional language, the NCAA’s Executive Committee paved the way for SFU, located in Burnaby, to become the first member from outside the U.S. to join America’s largest college sports governing body. “I’m absolutely ecstatic to be the first Canadian school to join the NCAA and to give our studentathletes the opportunity to compete against the best programs in the United States and Canada,” said Milton Richards, Simon Fraser’s senior director of athletics and recreation. All it will take now is a vote from the Division II President’s Council next Thursday. If approved, Simon Fraser could be playing games as of Sept. 1 as an NCAA member. SFU has competed in NCAA for the past three years as part of a 10-year pilot program for Canadian schools, but the Clan was prohibited from competing for national championships because of its provisional status. SFU teams could only advance as far as conference championships. It’s the first time since the NCAA adopted the 10-year pilot program for Canadian schools that a university has moved this close to full NCAA membership.
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1/2 Season Memberships are now Available at Champion Lakes Golf & Country Club.
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Call the golf shop today to find out more. Subscriptions are available but limited. Contact Kevin Nesbitt Phone: 250-367-7001 or 1-877-900-7030 www.golfchampionlakes.com
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Kootenay Lake Levels August 2, 2012 For the benefit of Kootenay Lake area residents, the following lake levels are provided by FortisBC as a public service. Queen’s Bay:
Present level: 1748.16 ft. 7 day forecast: Down 15 inches. 2012 peak:1753.78 ft. 2011 peak:1751.71 ft.
Nelson:
Present level: 1746.73 ft. 7 day forecast: Down 15 inches.
Levels can change unexpectedly due to weather or other conditions. For more information or to sign-up for unusual lake levels notifications by phone or email, visit www.fortisbc.com or call 1-866-436-7847.
www.trailkidneywalk.ca Come out to our FUN PROMOTIONAL EVENTS:
Kidney Day at the Arlington Arlington Hotel,Trail Thursday August 16th - All DAY & EVENING 10 % of their sales going to the 4th annual Trail Kidney Walk. Come on down -- meet friends & neighbours and support a great cause while you enjoy your day, evening and night!
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RECREATION Mini golf on a grand scale
Celebrating 90 years
BY CAROLYN GRANT Cranbrook Townsman
at Birchbank
Come to Birchbank and get a
CUSTOM CLUB FITTING by our CPGA Head Professional,
DENNIS BRADLEY
Includes a 15 minute lesson with Dennis. All golf clubs match Golf Town prices
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It’s not your standard mini golf course. It’s really not like anything you might have seen before. What it is, is a state of the art putting course designed to look like a miniature 18-hole golf course, complete with sand bunkers, fringe along the greens, streams, natural rock, a waterfall and a fountain.
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It’s the new Kimberley Riverside Putting Course, and it opens Friday morning at the Kimberley Riverside Campground. The project has been in the works for about four years and funding, primarily through the Resort Municipality Hotel Tax program, was secured last summer. The course is located beside the parking lot, right at the turn to the campground off St. Mary Lake Road. Kimberley has been without a mini-golf course since development on the ski hill over ten years ago closed the Happy Hans Campground and mini golf course. The campground was relocated to St. Mary Lake Road and has been open for several years. It was always the intent to build another mini golf course, but campground manager Jaret Bell says there was never an intention to put in a standard mini course where one putts around windmills
and bounces the ball off brick edges. “We worked hard to find a team to get exactly what we wanted,” Bell says, walking the new course earlier this week. “We wanted to do something unique and modern, not a traditional mini golf course. We wanted something in a natural setting, landscaped, with water features and sand bunkers. “We wanted it to look and feel like a real golf course, just a miniature version. “There are a lot of different styles. There are traditional mini golf courses or natural green putting courses. We’re a hybrid and completely unique. All the tradespeople working on it say they have never seen anything like it. Our campground guests love it. They’ve been walking the fence line, looking at it and the one question is, ‘when does it open?’.” That uniqueness is very apparent the
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Kimberley Riverside Campground Manager Jaret Bell stands on a putting green at the brand new Mini Golf/Putting Course at the moment you step onto the course. The course is compact, with an elevation drop of about 14 feet east to west. It’s green, gently sloping down the hill, surrounded by trees, with a mountain view at the west end. “We wanted you to be aesthetically blown away by the beauty of the surroundings, by the sound of the water,” Bell says. “With that elevation change, there are lots of tiers and layers, uphills and downhills and doglegs. And even with the elevation change, it’s
fully wheelchair accessible.” Bell says the course utilizes state of the art technology in synthetic turf and grass, which simulates real grass right down to the thatch. The material is durable and will simply be covered up over the winter. There are par 3, 4 and 5 holes, with the shortest being 24 feet and the longest 63 feet. Bell says a round should take a little over an hour and the cost per round is only $10 for an adult or $29 for a family of four.
have medical coverage, not just travel accident insurance as there is a difference, and that the medical coverage meets your needs. Is my work travel insurance plan adequate for this trip? Many plans offered through employers lack certain options, like trip cancellation or interruption insurance. You can purchase these on their own to complement your company’s travel insurance. Also, some employee plans only cover the employee, so if you are travelling with your family, ask your insurance specialist about a family travel insurance plan, for both medical or trip cancellation/ interruption insurance. Do your research and ask the right questions. Visit a BCAA location and speak with an insurance specialist who will be happy to advise you, or visit bcaa.com/travelinsurance before you go and make the most of your trip. Sheryl Muntak is an Insurance Specialist at BCAA. She can be reached at sheryl.muntak@bcaa.com.
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This summer could be a scorcher.
Nearly half of all wildfires in British Columbia are caused by human carelessness. Please prevent and report wildfires. To report a wildfire, call *5555 on your cell. For more information, visit emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca
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LEISURE
Share suspicions about father with daughter Dear Annie: Many years ago, I suspected my ex-husband of sexually abusing our daughter, “Mary.” There was opportunity and some evidence. I didn’t actually see anything. In and out of denial, I didn’t know what to do, and so I didn’t do anything. But it’s tormented me. Several years ago, Mary told me she believed she was sexually abused as a child, but didn’t know exactly who the perpetrator was. Her details were hazy, but the statements she made about the abuse confirmed my suspicion. Because she was going through a difficult time, I decided to hold off on telling her. That was a big mistake. Mary had just reestablished a relationship with her father after having been estranged for years. Since then, she has read a book on sexual abuse and is trying to fill in the blanks. At her request, I also read the
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book. Now she feels she knows who it was, but the person she holds responsible could not possibly be the right one. I believe she is having false memories. But she feels she has worked through it and at times seems to be doing well. Other times, she still seems fragile. My question is: Should I tell her the truth about her father or let her continue to believe it was the other guy? I have prayed about this. I believe the right thing to do is to tell her the truth, but I don’t want to hurt her more. We live in different cities, so getting together with her has
been difficult. I don’t want to do this over the phone, and I’d rather do it at her place, not mine. Advice? -Anonymous Dear Anonymous: We recognize that some parents, when faced with the possibility that a spouse is abusing their child, become paralyzed with denial. But this was a terrible betrayal of your daughter. You were supposed to protect her. Please don’t compound your culpability by withholding information because you can’t seem to find the right moment to tell her. Since you aren’t sure how to approach this, please contact RAINN (rainn.org) at 1-800656-HOPE (1-800656-4673), and ask for help. Today. Dear Annie: My 28-year-old sister has been dating a 36-yearold guy for two years. They have frequent breakups because he’s commitment phobic. A month ago, he finally
proposed, and she said yes. Two weeks ago, she was invited to go overseas on a special program. Her fiance doesn’t want her to be away for six months. I suggested she postpone the wedding and that her fiance could visit while she’s there. My mother and sister were both dismissive of that idea. I said, “People who love and care about each other trust each other. Since he’s been postponing the marriage for two years, I doubt another six months would hurt.” My sister was silent, but my mother got mad at me. I think everything I said made sense. Am I wrong? -New York Brother Dear Brother: Your comments were valid, but that’s irrelevant. This isn’t your decision, and apparently, both your mother and sister think it’s not your business. Your suggestions have been noted.
Now, we strongly urge you to stay out of it for your own health and safety. Dear Annie: I saw the poem “The Time Is Now” in your column. My singing partner, Ed, and I learned it from a recording by the great
Oklahoma bluegrass duo Delia Bell and Bill Grant. Wanting to include it on our own CD, we researched and learned that the late, great Nashville songwriter Harlan Howard wrote the song and released it in 1978
under the title “Love Me Now.” It is our most requested song during bluegrass jam sessions. -- Peg Chase, Parma, Idaho Dear Peg Chase: Thanks for the research. We are delighted to give credit where it’s due.
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TODAY’S CROSSWORD
Sudoku is a number-placing puzzle based on a 9x9 grid with several given numbers. The object is to place the numbers 1 to 9 in the empty squares so that each row, each column and each 3x3 box contains the same number only once. The difficulty level of the Conceptis Sudoku increases from Monday to Friday. SOLUTION FOR YESTERDAY’S SUDOKU
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YOUR HOROSCOPE By Francis Drake For Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) While it’s good to feel concern for others, you also have to protect your own self-interests. Don’t martyr yourself for someone else today. (Your judgment might be off.) TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) All kinds of group activities will be fun and enthusiastic today. But do guard against excess or overdoing something, which is likely the case. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Others see you as super positive and enthusiastic today. You look like a good role model, and your energy will be contagious to others and lift their spirits. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Travel plans look exciting! You’re seeking adventure and ways to learn new things. Be careful you don’t
bite off more than you can chew. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) When making decisions about shared property or how to divide something, be prudent today. It’s easy to go overboard and later regret what you did. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Relations with partners and members of the general public are upbeat and positive today! Everyone is enthusiastic. Everyone wants to have a good time. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Be careful about agreeing to deadlines or taking on more than you can handle at work today. It’s easy to go overboard trying to please others. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) This is a party day! It’s great for sports, movies, show business and the hospitality industry. Enjoy your-
self but don’t do anything you’ll regret later. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Entertain at home today or enjoy family discussions. But do be aware that there is an excessive quality that makes people try to take on too much or promise too much. (Not you, of course.) Ha-ha. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Because you feel so positive and enthusiastic, this is a
great day for those of you who sell, market, write, teach, act or promote anything. It’s also an upbeat day for those of you who drive for a living. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) People are enthusiastic today. While this is a good thing, it could cause you to go overboard, financially speaking. Keep this in mind. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) This is a lovely day to social-
ize with others. People are in the mood to party and have fun; however, it’s very easy to overdo food and drink. (Oops.) YOU BORN TODAY You’re an idealist who often ends up guiding others, whether they are a family group, a business or even a political movement. You are clever and quick and have a powerful physical charisma. This is why you easily radiate your ideals and ideas to others.
DILBERT
TUNDRA
ANIMAL CRACKERS
MOTHER GOOSE & GRIMM
BROOMHILDA
HAGAR
BLONDIE
SALLY FORTH
In your year ahead, partnerships and close friendships will be a strong focus. Birthdate of: Barack Obama, U.S. president; Percy Bysshe Shelley, poet; Carly Foulkes, actress. (c) 2012 King Features Syndicate, Inc.
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CONSULTANT FOR A FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR LOW COST DENTAL CLINIC Nelson CARES Society and the Community First Health Coop are requesting submissions from consultants interested in completing a feasibility study for the operations of a low cost dental clinic Nelson BC. The compensation for the contract is $5,000. the work is to be complete by January 31, 2013. Proposals may be sent to the address below by 5pm on August 31, 2012: Community First Health Coop, Suite 204, 518 Lake St, Nelson, BC V1L 4C6 or emailed to cfhcoop@shaw.ca For a copy of the RFP email cfhcoop@shaw.ca
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Jack and June Bell Open house No gifts please
Sat., August 4, 2012
2 to 4 p.m. At their home ~ 3371 Highway 3B
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Our Trail ofďŹ ce currently includes 140 engineers, designers and support personnel. We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Administration Manager. Reporting to the Operations Manager, this role is responsible for the overall Administration and Human Resource functions. If you have a successful track record and thrive on challenges in a fast paced environment, this is the opportunity for you.
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FINE WOODWORKING (JOINERY) INSTRUCTOR/INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT A full-time, short-term position on our Silver King campus
Coming Events Nelson Farm & Artisan Markets EcoSociety presents: Cottonwood Community Market Saturdays 9:30 am - 3:00 pm May 19th - Oct 27th Cottonwood Falls Park Nelson Downtown Local Market Wednesdays 9:30 am - 3:00 pm June 13th Sept 26th 400 block of Baker Street MarketFest 6:00 - 10:30 pm June 29th, July 27th & Aug 24th Baker Street www.ecosociety.ca
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AMEC’s Mining & Metals business performs consulting and EPCM services for many of the world’s leading mining companies and is executing world-class projects on ďŹ ve continents.
You will be part of the Selkirk College School of Industry and Trades Training. In the Instructor position, you will teach to all levels of the Fine Woodworking (Joinery) program; in the Instructional Assistant position, you will provide support to the program.
Administration s /VERSEEING THE ADMINISTRATION OF )3 )4 SECRETARIAL AND RECEPTION DUTIES FOR THE ofďŹ ce. s -ANAGING OFlCE SERVICES SUCH AS PRINT ROOM ARCHIVING STORAGE COURIER MAIL DELIVERY STAFF RELOCATIONS SPACE COORDINATION AS WELL AS BUILDING MAINTENANCE AND facilities issues. s .EGOTIATING AND COORDINATING THE PURCHASE OF OFlCE SUPPLIES FURNITURE AND equipment. s 0ARTICIPATING IN SHORT AND LONG TERM PLANNING s %STABLISHING GOOD COMMUNICATION AND EFFECTIVE WORKING RELATIONSHIPS WITH colleagues, associates, vendors and clients. s #OMPLYING WITH CORPORATE POLICIES AND MAINTAINING GOOD KNOWLEDGE OF COMPANY organization, directives, programs, standards, and administrative procedures. s 0ROMOTING (EALTH AND 3AFETY AWARENESS s 0ROVIDING AS REQUIRED BACK UP TO THE /PERATIONS -ANAGER Human Resources s ,IAISING WITH 6ANCOUVER (2 -ANAGEMENT AND 3TAFF s 2ECRUITING MOTIVATING GUIDING AND SUPPORTING STAFF s 2EVIEWING JOB POSTINGS SCREENING COLLECTING AND TRACKING RESUMES INTERVIEWING CANDIDATES AND COORDINATING OFFERS OF EMPLOYMENT s !SSISTING WITH NEW HIRE ORIENTATION AND ON BOARDING s !SSISTING WITH THE COORDINATION OF TRAINING INITIATIVES AND PROGRAMS AS WELL AS maintaining training records. s /VERSEEING THE MAINTENANCE OF PERSONNEL lLES s %NSURING COMPLIANCE WITH &EDERAL AND 0ROVINCIAL LABOUR REGULATIONS s ,IAISING WITH #ORPORATE PAYROLL STAFF s -AINTAINING FAMILIARITY WITH EMPLOYEE BENElT PLANS s !SSISTING WITH CAREER PLANNING AND TRAINING STRATEGIES
More than anything, you have the initiative, dedication and drive to create a quality and motivating learning environment for students, and to become a valued member of the highly motivated Selkirk College team. This is a full-time non-regular position of unknown duration commencing September 1, 2012.
QualiďŹ cations: s 0OST SECONDARY EDUCATION IN "USINESS !DMINISTRATION OR (UMAN 2ESOURCES s ! MINIMUM OF YEARS EXPERIENCE AS AN (2 !DMINISTRATOR OR YEARS AS AN (2 'ENERALIST COUPLED WITH A MINIMUM OF YEARS EXPERIENCE IN AN /FlCE Administration role. s 7ORKING TOWARDS A #(20 DESIGNATION IS CONSIDERED AN ASSET s 0ROVEN ABILITY TO SUPERVISE AND MANAGE IN A PROFESSIONAL FAST PACED ENVIRONMENT s 3OUND KNOWLEDGE OF COMPANY ORGANIZATION DIRECTIVES PROGRAMS STANDARDS AND administrative procedures. s !DVANCED LEVEL OF PROlCIENCY IN A 7INDOWS BASED ENVIRONMENT INCLUDING -3 OfďŹ ce applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook). s %XCELLENT WRITING AND EDITING SKILLS WITH ACUTE ATTENTION TO DETAIL s 0ROVEN ADMINISTRATIVE COMMUNICATION AND ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS s !BILITY TO LIFT MINIMUM LBS
FOOD SERVICE WORKER On-call positions available at our Castlegar, Silver King and Tenth Street campuses
AMEC is an equal opportunity employer, a global leader in sustainability and RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF #ANADA S 4OP %MPLOYERS FOR 3INCE %NGINEERING .EWS 2ECORD MAGAZINE HAS RANKED !-%# AMONG THE TOP )NTERNATIONAL $ESIGN &IRMS !-%# HAS ALSO RANKED AT THE TOP OF ITS SECTOR IN THE $OW *ONES 3USTAINABILITY )NDEX SINCE !RE YOU READY FOR A REWARDING CAREER WITH !-%# *OIN US NOW
Along with Grade 12 and Joinery Trades Qualification, you have at least 5 years’ practical fine woodworking industry experience and are proficient with computers, including word processing, email and software applications such as TurboCad and Moodle. Ideally, you are skilled in furniture design and have an Instructor’s Diploma, a BC Teaching Certificate, Carpentry Trades Certification, previous teaching experience and curriculum development skills.
Cashiering, food preparation, catering, dishwashing and cleaning will all be on the menu as you support cafeteria services in these on-call positions. You have Grade 12, FoodSafe Level 1, WHMIS certification and at least one year of related experience. When applying, please let us know how you learned of this opportunity. Closing date for both positions: 4 pm, August 7, 2012.
For more information visit
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To apply for this position, please email your resume to eric.macfarlane@amec.com or mail it to: 1385 Cedar Avenue 4RAIL " # 6 2 # Attention: Eric MacFarlane We thank all applicants and advise that only those candidates selected for interviews WILL BE CONTACTED .O PHONE CALLS OR AGENCY SOLICITATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED "Y submitting your personal proďŹ le and resume, you consent to AMEC sharing this information within its business units in order to identify other employment opportunities you may be suitable for.
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EXPERIENCED PROCESSOR OPERATOR REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY FOR A FULL TIME PERMANENT POSITION. 3-5 years experience with Waratah dangle head and related computer programs preferred. This is a full time, permanent position working in our post and rail yard in beautiful southern BC. Great working conditions, excellent wages, benefits and profit sharing. Please fax resume to 1250-295-7912 or email to elizabeth@pwppost.com
21 WEEK HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM Prepare for a Career in Heavy Equipment Operation. Introducing our new Apprenticeship Program which includes:
This position will focus on audit engagements, with some review and compilation work as well. We provide a competitive salary and benefit package including pension plan. The successful candidate will have spent several years in a public practice accounting firm, and be well-rounded in experience and training. An accounting designation is not required, but good audit experience is crucial. Great written and oral communication skills are a must. Proficiency with standard public-practice technology and software is assumed. Berg Naqvi Lehmann, Chartered Accountants is both the longest-established and largest full-service public accounting firm in the West Kootenay region. Our steadily growing audit practice serves a range of clients, mainly municipal and not-forprofit. We also serve a wide range of non-audit clients, both private owner-managed businesses and public institutions, and have a thriving tax consulting practice. To find out more about Nelson and the surrounding area, check out the website: discovernelson.com Respond by email to: slehmann@bnl.ca or fax resume to 250-352-7166
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CANINE: Now at 1611-5th Ave, Trail. Dana, TOBY’S DOGGY DO! Supports Rescue dogs. Discounts on ¿rst grooming of adopted dogs. YORKIE CHIHUAHUA: Mom is 90% Yorkie & father is purebred 5lb Yorkie, ready Jan 12, $500. WOLF, MALAMUTE & AKBASH CROSS PUPPIES: 6 males and 2 females, good working and family dogs. Best suited for large yards and a lot of time outdoors. BICHON PUPPY: Snowball cutie, non-shed, hypo-allergenic, male, ¿rst shots, vet checked, CKC registered, micro chipped, ready now, $650. 2 BEAUTIFUL 6MO OLD BEARDED DRAGONS: All accessories, $350. 4 BLACK LAB/SHEPHERD PUPPIES: Females, 7 weeks, black/white, ready to go now, adorable, $50. ALL PLAY PET CARE & ADVENTURES, NEW HOURS: Monday-Friday, 8am-6pm CANINE PSYCHOLOGY CENTER: Dog boarding, consulting, personal & group training, daycare, workshops. DOG OBEDIENCE CLASSES offered by Linda Murray’s Simply Paws-itive: Puppy Smart, Basic, Intermediate. War¿eld, Jan. 27, Castlegar, Jan. 29 and Nelson, Jan. 30. Teach your canine companion gently and fairly. Learn to motivate your pet with positive reinforcement. DOGS INN - CAT & DOG BOARDING: Cageless kennels, in-home environment, 2 acre playpen, 10yrs experience boarding animals, now boarding only 5 dogs, book early.
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Castleview Care Centre is seeking a casual Registered Nurses and /or Registered Psychiatric Nurses. The Nurse is works within the team to provide client centered, and strengths based care in accordance with the CRNBC/CRPNBC Standards of Practice and consistent with the Mission, Vision and Values, and established policies of Castleview Care Centre.
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• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing and/or Psychiatric Nursing • 3 years related nursing experience • Current CRNBC and/or CRPNBC License
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Motivated & Enthusiastic Certified Dental Assistant Required for busy practice. Experience an asset. Resumes accepted: 201-402 Baker St, Nelson fax: 250-352-2275 drkuiperdental@telus.net
CAREER OPPORTUNITY Service Contracts Specialist Reporting to the Director, Finance, the Service Contracts Specialist assesses all existing service contracts and procurement methods and will recommend changes for implementation, including contracting strategies such as master agreements. This position leads the preparation, development and administration of all service and procurement contracts, as well as provides support to the project managers overseeing the work under the service contracts and will also lead periodic contract management training sessions for staff. The Service Contracts Specialist will be responsible for creating competitive bid documentation and developing related agreements for various program operations and support services. Also responsible for developing policies and procedures for all procurement activities and facilitates the development and issuance of all service contracts.
Closing date for this position is August 3, 2012.
Only successful applicants will be contacted.
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Help Wanted An Alberta Construction Company is hiring dozer, excavator and labour/rock truck operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.
Qualified applicants interested in joining a dynamic team are encouraged to visit the Careers section of our website at www.columbiapower.org.
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The ideal candidate will have a university degree in business administration, engineering, economics or law. Preferably with a Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation or equivalent and a minimum 5—10 years of progressively responsible contracting experience in the construction industry. A good knowledge of contract law, analysis, practices, procedures and drafting of legal documents is expected. Demonstrated negotiation skills and ability to effectively apply analytical tools, concepts and methods is also a requirement.
Looking for Work? The Skills Centre has ongoing weekly workshops!
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1st Trail Real Estate
www.coldwellbankertrail.com 1252 Bay Avenue, TRAIL (250) 368-5222
OPEN HOUSES host: Jack
MLS# K213202
Wed, Aug 1, 3:00 - 5:00pm 930 12th Avenue Montrose $395,000
host: Rhonda
MLS# K212336
Thurs, Aug 2, 5:00 - 7:00pm 1771 1st Street Fruitvale $267,000
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host: Patty
MLS# K212989
Fri, Aug 3, 12:00 - 2:00pm 8392 Theatre Road Trail $265,000
MLS# K205510
MLS# K205504
MLS# K213040
MLS# K212192
Montrose $495,000
Trail $449,900
Fruitvale $409,000
Rob Burrus 250-231-4420
Patty Leclerc-Zanet 250-231-4490
Patty Leclerc-Zanet 250-231-4490
Rob Burrus 250-231-4420
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MLS# K210233
MLS# K213216
Christina Lake $1,500,000
MLS# K214846
MLS# K210797
MLS# K211181
MLS# K205620
MLS# K206391
Trail $339,500
Fruitvale $330,000
Beaver Falls $329,900
Rossland $297,000
Trail $219,900
Trail $218,900
Trail $169,000
Gerry McCasky 250-231-0900
Rob Burrus 250-231-4420
Patty Leclerc-Zanet 250-231-4490
Rob Burrus 250-231-4420
Fred Behrens 250-368-1268
Gerry McCasky 250-231-0900
Fred Behrens 250-368-1268
MLS# K211761
MLS# K214156
MLS# K214159
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MLS# K214253
MLS# K214582
MLS# K214620
MLS# K204267
Warfield $169,900
Trail $164,000
Trail $149,900
Warfield $149,000
Trail $139,000
Trail $123,500
Trail $105,900
Fred Behrens 250-368-1268
Gerry McCasky 250-231-0900
Fred Behrens 250-368-1268
Gerry McCasky 250-231-0900
Fred Behrens 250-368-1268
Rob Burrus 250-231-4420
Gerry McCasky 250-231-0900
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Merchandise for Sale
Merchandise for Sale
Heavy Duty Machinery
Help Wanted
Pets
Garage Sales
**WANTED** NEWSPAPER CARRIERS TRAIL DAILY TIMES Excellent Exercise Fun for All Ages Call Today Start Earning Money Tomorrow Circulation Department 250-364-1413 Ext. 206 For more Information
Gorgeous Golden Retrievers, 1st shots, dewormed, 1 year congenital health guarantee, great family pets, $450. (250)426-8560 (250)421-0384
FRUITVALE, Garage/Moving Sale 2039 Caughlin Road, Thurs.3pm-8pm, Fri. 10am8pm,Sat. 8am-12pm
Trades, Technical DYNAPRO Automotive Ltd in Rossland has a position available for a Licensed Automotive Service Technician or a 4th year apprentice. We maintain and service all makes and models and require the applicant to have a good knowledge of all vehicles. We are a small but progressive facility and provide a high standard of service for our customers. Your own full line of tools and transportation is needed. This is a full time position and pays straight time. The level of pay will be dependent on history and knowledge. Please submit your resume to jeremy@dynaproautomotive.com or fax to 1800-934-9794. PH: 250-3625516
GLENMERRY, 1460 Daisy St. Fri. Sat.& Sun. Aug.3,4,5. 9:00am-2:00pm. Multi-family HUGE GARAGE Auto Tool Sale 405 9th Ave. Montrose. Huge amount of tools, spray paint & auto shop equip. Sat. Aug 4. 9am-12:30pm No Early birds
Kennel Reduction. Loving homes wanted for female Bugg, 3-yrs old. Also, female Terrier Pug cross. Shots up to date. Prices negotiable. (250)426-8560 (250)421-0384
Merchandise for Sale
Rare books, Newspapers, Magazines, Maps & Ephemera from 1700’s - 1960’s for sale Aug 3rd, 4th & 5th South Slocan Junction Watch for Signs 8:00 am
Food Products BUTCHER SHOP BC INSPECTED GRADED AA OR BETTER LOCALLY GROWN NATURAL BEEF Hormone Free Grass Fed/Grain Finished $100 Packages Available Quarters/Halves $2.50/lb Hanging Weight Extra Lean Hamburger $4.00/lb TARZWELL FARMS 250-428-4316 Creston
Rossland. Moving Sale. 2611 Maple Crescent. Sat. Aug 4. 9am - 1pm. Antiques, Coke collectables, boat stuff. Trail. Moving Sale. Sat. Aug. 4, starting at 8am. 3422 Marigold Dr.
A- STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges / Equipment Wheel loaders JD 644E & 544A / 63’ & 90’ Stiff boom 5th wheel crane trucks/Excavators EX200-5 & 892D-LC / Small forklifts / F350 C/C “Cabs�20’40’45’53’ New/ Used/ Damaged /Containers Semi Trailers for Hiway & StorageCall 24 Hrs 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com
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OSCILLATING, window and commercial fans. Hoses, sprinklers, nozzles. Gadgets & More downtown Trail 250.364.0404
CHARMING 3 bedroom 1 bath home in Convienent downtown Trail location, Bring your ideas and make this house your home! MLS #K213619, Call Lynnette @ Century 21 Mountainview Realty Today 1-877304-7952
Mobile Homes & Parks
SPECIALIZED MOUNTAIN Bike, hydraulic brakes. Only road once. Paid $950., Asking $400. 250-231-6851
Real Estate Apt/Condos for Sale ROSSLAND Bright sunny, 2bd, condo. Sth facing with view. $120,000 250.362.7282
Estate Sale. MEDI chair, barely used, $600. Rocking chair, $50. Antiques: Solid Oak Table, w/5 round carved legs, 2 extensions, $600 and Steamer Trunk, $200. SPENCER wood cook Stove, must be seen to be appreciated, $700. Grand 5-1/2’ Dresser w/mirror, $450. All prices obo. (250)426-4027
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Mobile Home For Sale: REDUCED $64,000 Adult Park with Marina 7126 Hwy 3A, #5 Lakeshore Place ID#196700 250 229-4563 www.propertYguys.com
Apt/Condo for Rent
FRANCESCO ESTATES & ERMALINDA APARTMENTS
BELLA VISTA TOWNHOMES Well maintained 2 & 3 bedrooms townhouse for rent located in Shaver’s Bench No pets and no smoking Reasonable prices Phone 364-1822 or 364-0931.
Beautiful, Clean and Well Maintained 1, 2, & 3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent Located by the Columbia River in Glenmerry Adult and Seniors oriented, No Pets and No Smoking Reasonable Rents, Come and have a look Phone 250-368-6761 or 250-364-1922
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?
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Apt/Condo for Rent
1975 GLENDALE mobile home for sale. $10,000. OBO. Must be moved. 250-368-7210
Come on down to Trail and don't worry about the snow.
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Land Use Forester Western Forest Products Inc.
All Pro Realty Ltd.
Job & application details can be viewed at: http://www.westernforest.com /building-value/our-people -employment/careers
Services
$497,000 VIE
Contractors
OPEN HOUSE
2039 Caughlin Rd Fruitvale
1626 Green Gables Rd. Trail
1929 Cole St. Fruitvale
ALUMINUM RAILING. Mario 250-368-9857 HANSON DECKING West Kootenay Agent for Duradek 250-352-1814
Columbia Heights
$79,000
Siddall Garden Services
Hudu Valley
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$229,000
5 bedroom house on one acre in Fruitvale. New paint and Ă ooring throughout. Good suite potential and parking. On village water!
East Trail
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$279,000
This one owner Sunningdale home has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms plus a double garage/ workshop.
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$149,000
A solid, well built 3 bedroom home on a single 75x100’ à at lot. Bright & cheery throughout.
$650,000
Beautiful 4 bdrm family home with private backyard. Modern, open kitchen, 2 car carport, large deck & much more.
$429,500 W NE
Dawn Rosin ext 24 Tom Gawryletz ext 26
Owners want it sold & will look at any reasonable offer. Great location, large family home, perfect for 1st time buyers!
A stunning executive quality home in a quiet setting with a beautiful back yard. This 3 bedroom home is only 6 years old and is a “must see.�
Shavers Bench
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$212,000
SOLD W NE
Super cute 2 bdrm home in a fabulous location.
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Denise Marchi ext 21 Keith DeWitt ext 30
Gorgeous Ă at, treed parcel of land close to downtown Salmo.
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A great family home on a super lot in a super location near school & parks. 0.28 acres, large wrokshop with Beaver Creek nearby.
Fruitvale
$289,000 Glenmerry Very well built & cared for 3 bdrm family home close to elementary school. Features HW Ă oors, wood burning FP, UG sprinklers, central vac, just to name a few. Over 1,500 sq.ft. on the main Ă oor!
Great family home on a choice corner lot in Shavers Bench. Lots of upgrades inside & out. Call today!
Salmo
East Trail
$239,000
Montrose
$219,900
Waneta
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Only $215,900!
LAND & LOTS We have several land or lot packages available in the area! 20 Acres ...................................$179,500 Commercial lot ..........................$119,000 Redstone ..................................$107,000 Fruitvale 3.29acres ....................$189,000 Rossland ...................................$179,900
111 acre hobby farm with nicely updated 5 bdrms home & mny other out buildings. The possibilities are endless!
Fruitvale
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$269,900
Why give money to your landlord every month?
Nicely updated at a great price! 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms.
Waneta
Montrose
Trail
$125,000
$389,900
Own your own piece of privacy. Small 3 bdrm home on 1 acre, located 10 minutes outside of Fruitvale.
$209,000 UC
Beautiful 6.37 acre parcel on the edge of Montrose with large 4 bdrm home. Gorgeous property with tons of privacy.
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Cute, well maintained home on a great corner lot.
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Location, location, location. 3 bdrm, 2 1/2 bath on prime corner lot.
Wayne DeWitt ext 25 Mario Berno ext 27
A great family home with double garage, 3 baths and a totally redecorated interior. Call on this one today!
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East Trail
$259,000
A character home on a choice lot, only steps from Gyro Park. This home brings back the charm of yesteryear.
$207,000
Fruitvale
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Great 4 bdrm home in a nice, private area & only a minutes walk to shopping
$319,000
Household Services
Misc Services
$259,900
$128,500
A-1 FURNACE & Air Duct Cleaning. Complete Furnace/Air Duct Systems cleaned & sterilized. Locally owned & operated. 1-800-5650355 (Free estimates)
DIRTBUSTERS Carpet cleaning, area rugs, ood work, furnace & air duct cleaning. 250364-1484 or 250-364-0145 MOVING / Junk Removal 250-231-8529 PLUMBING REPAIRS, Sewer backups, Camera inspection 24hr Emergency Service. 250231-8529 TRY OUR New Italian Pizza 2 For 1. 24/7 Ordering, Free Delivery, BP HOT FOODS DELI 250-512-9449
Horse property. Over six acres with a solid 2 bdrm home. Call today!
$359,000
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A great starter home with fantastic views of the Columbia river. Good value here!
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Garden & Lawn
Friday, August 3 3:30 - 5:30pm
Check out this great 4 bdrm with over 4,000 sq.ft. and on 4.5 acres
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OPEN HOUSE
Financial Services GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com NEED A Business or Personal Loan? Get a Business start up Loan for up to $5 million bankruptcy. Bad credit ok, interest rate from 1.9%. Apply now at www.borrowusnow.com or call 1-855-937-8487.
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OPEN HOUSE Friday, August 3 Starts at 10:30
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1148 Bay Ave, Trail
$149,000
Thea Stayanovich ext 28 Joy DeMelo ext 29
Why pay rent when you can own this for less? Spacious 3 bdrm double wide modular in nice condition on its own lot in Fruitvale. Single car garage, covered deck, quick possession.
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2001 NISSAN Maxima SE, 144,000km leather, loaded, $5800 250-921-9728
2002 Ford Ranger with canopy, great condition, serviced every 6000 km standard trans AC, two set of tires $4500. 250 505-3706
BOATING SEASON IS HERE FINALLY! WANNA HAVE SOME FUN WITH YOUR FAMILY & FRIENDS THIS SUMMER!!
FOR SALE: 2001 Honda Odyssey 141k kms Excellent Condition, Tow Pkg, Roof Pod Fully loaded, Zero rust, Super clean inside & out. Leaving the country Must be sold! Car prove $5500 OBO 250-352-3640 250-666-0884
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20 ACRES- Only $99/mo. $0 Down, Owner Financing, NO CREDIT CHECKS! Near El Paso, Texas, Beautiful Mountain Views! Money Back Guarantee! Free Color Brochure. 1-800-755-8953. www.sunsetranches.com
Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent Nelson: 3 brdm, 2 bath W/D DW F/S , Newly Painted, Floor $1100/m + utili N/P N/S 250 505-3706 TRAIL, Parkside Apartments. Large 1 bdrm, senior oriented, a/c, in-suite laundry, security, close to Safeway & bus stop. Call Richard 250-368-7897 TRAIL, spacious 2bdrm. apartment. Adult building, perfect for seniors/ professionals. Cozy, clean, quiet, comfortable. Must See. 250-3681312 W. Trail. 1 bdrm executive suite. Reno’d, furnished, F/S, W/D, HW rs, clw ft tub/shower. Incl elec, heat, basic cable, wiďŹ , linens, dishes, small yard. NP, NS, ref. req. 250.304.2781.
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2010 Red Mustang. V6. Standard. Pony Package. 16,000kms. Driven only 6 months. MUST SELL. $17,900 OBO. 250.231.6851.
Cars - Sports & Imports 1999 HYUNDAI Sonata, white, $2,500. View @ Brost Autoworx, 910 Farwell St. Trail.
Motorcycles 2002 Suzuki DR650 on/off road, 17,500km, good cond., extras, $3000. (250)489-5614
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3 Bdrm top 2 rs house. $925/mo includes utils W. Trail 250-231-1201 3 bedroom, 2 bath home for rent in great upper Rossland location. W/D F/S NS NP Long term rental only. Min. 1 year. Great home for small family. Close to schools. Rent plus utilities. 250-229-4622 snowhost@telus.net E.TRAIL 2397 Columbia. 2bd, F/S, W/D, built in 52â€?HDTV, carport, relaxing front porch w/river view. N/S, N/P, References required. Seeking long term, clean, quiet tenant. $950. Sept 1 250.231.5686 Mobile Home, 2 bdrm, F/S, W/D, deck, in Thrums, no dogs over 15 lbs. 250 3597178 or 250-304-9273 Nelson: small 1 bdrm house for rent Uphill “LONG TERMâ€? & working N/S of any kind N/P for a mature adult or couple 352-5498 Rossland-Furnished Rentals: nightly, weekly, monthly:visit MountainTownProperties.ca or 250-368-7556 Small 1 bdrm cabin w/beautiful lake view, recent reno, new kitchen, windows etc... great for non smoking, mature single or couple with no pets. $850/mo heat, power & water included. Ph 250-551-3336 W.TRAIL, 2BDRM., living room, hardwood oors, updated kitchen, basement garage, covered porch. $800./mo. + utilities. N/S, N/P. References required. 604-649-9365
Townhouses UPPER ROSSLAND, 2bdrm. newly renovated, f/s, w/d, n/s, n/p, parking, furn. 362-2267
2010 Springdale, 26-1/2’, 1/2 ton towable, living room slide, front queen bdrm, air, loaded, used only 5 times, paid $27,000, asking $17,500 obo. (250)426-5541 (250)489-8885
Trucks & Vans
PRICED FOR FAST SALE 1992 Ford F-150 4x4 short box, 5sp, c/w canopy, $1500. 1981 Honda CB900 $750. 250.231.9165
Boats 14’ Fiberglass boat, w/20 hp Mercury motor & controls, 4 seats, trailer, life jackets, anchor, etc., boat registry updated, $2200. (250)428-2574 2008 Seadoo GTI130 1 owner, 3 person water craft. low hours. Dealer maintained & serviced. Cover, bumpers, trailer incl. Pkg new was $12,083 + tax, ďŹ rst $6,000 takes!! 250-551-3336
1995 F150 4x4, 5 spd, manual, 6 cyl, extra set tires & rims. $1,800. 250-442-5642.
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1976 30ft cabin cruiser with a 185 merc • Full galley (fridge, stove, sink, furnace, toilet) • Fold down table for a queen sized bed • Fold up bunk beds • VHF radio • Hull is sound, galley is dated. • Low draft • 200 hrs on new engine • A great boat that needs some TLC $12,000.00 invested $8000 OBO Call 250-362-7681 or email monikas_2010@ hotmail.com 4 more information & to view
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earnings and cash flow. But inwardly, you’re wondering what really matters. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) You continue to attract favorable situations and people to you at this time. Make hay while the sun shines! VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Because your personal year is coming to a close, look back over your shoulder and ask yourself how well you are
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from your sign as it gets all year, it’s important to get more sleep now. You also can expect to be focused on partnerships more than usual. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) You’re energized to get better organized! That’s why you’re making a to-do list and working hard. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) This month is a party month for Pisces. It’s a great time to go on a vacation. Accept all invitations. Enjoy sports, romance and playful times with children. It’s your turn to kick up your heels. YOU BORN TODAY You have a strong sense of drama and theater, regardless of what you do for a living. You are kind, dignified and unflappable. You strive to make the world a better place. You fol-
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MONDAY/TUESDAY HOROSCOPE By Francis Drake For Monday, Aug. 6, 2012 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) This is a lovely way to start your week! The Moon is in your sign bringing you extra good luck, and because it’s dancing with lucky Jupiter, you feel upbeat and positive! TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) This is a good day for business and commerce. Behind-the-scenes research might benefit you in your job or your approach to boosting your earnings. (Do your homework.) GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) All group activities (classes, casual meetings or large conferences) should go well today. It’s easy to align your goals with the goals of others. Don’t go it alone. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You’ll catch the attention of others today, especially bosses, parents, teachers and VIPs. In fact, aspects of your personal life might be public. (Guard against emotional outbursts with others.)
LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) This is a lovely day for travel or making travel plans. You’re very keen to explore new ideas and learn new things. Enjoy talking to people from other cultures. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) If you make the effort to wrap up loose details about inheritances, banking, debt, taxes and insurance matters, you’ll be pleased with yourself. Things can be done quickly and to your benefit. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Because the Moon is directly opposite your sign today, you will have to go more than halfway when dealing with others. This simply requires a little patience and generosity. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) You will enjoy introducing reforms and improvements where you work today. You also might want to do this for your health. Nevertheless, caution about going overboard eating food and desserts!
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) This is a playful, fun-loving day! Take a short trip if you can. Enjoy sports, especially watching participants from other countries. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Home, family and your domestic routine will be a positive experience today. This is a good day to clean up garbage, bathroom and plumbing areas. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Great day to start the week! In particular, it’s a good day if you sell, write, teach, act or need to promote anything, because you are positive and convincing! PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) You might see new sources of income today. You also might see new uses or applications for something you already own. YOU BORN TODAY You’re a romantic idealist who hungers for adventure. This is why you are drawn to unusual situations. You have high ideals
and big goals. Personal discovery and self-knowledge are things you seek. You always want to go “beyond.” (You do need romance in your life.) In the year ahead, you will build or construct something important, and your rewards soon will follow. Birthdate of: Romola Garai, actress; Mike Greenberg, sportscaster; Alfred Lord Tennyson, poet. For Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) This is not an easy day to deal with authority figures or older family members. Knowing this ahead of time, don’t wake the sleeping giant. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Some people might be a bit prickly at work today, especially older or more experienced co-workers. Just accept this and move on. (You’ll become more efficient at your job from this day onward.) GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A celestial influence that has been causing transportation delays and confused communication is over as of today. Now you can breathe a sigh of relief. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Relations with parents and older relatives might be a bit stilted or cool today. Just accept this. The good news is that financial matters can get
the green light now. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Today retrograde Mercury goes direct in your sign. All these crazy, silly, goofy mistakes will hugely lessen. Communication with others will become more reliable. (Whew!) VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Don’t be discouraged by financial matters today, because this is just a temporary dark cloud on your horizon. Very soon the Sun will enter your sign and you will feel empowered! LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) You will have to go more than halfway when dealing with others today, because the Moon is opposite your sign. In particular, you will have to defer to those who are older, more experienced or in authority. (Oops.) SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) You feel energized with plans for the future now. Take a serious look at your life direction in general to see if you are headed where you really want to go. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Glitches and delays to travel plans will now be a thing of the past. You can go forward with confidence in making plans for travel, publishing, higher education, medicine and the law.
SATURDAY’S CROSSWORD
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Don’t be pushy in discussions with parents and authority figures today. Let sleeping dogs lie. Timing is everything. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Don’t be discouraged today. Things are always darkest before it gets pitch black. (Joking.) This feeling is just temporary. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) You might be disappointed in your fair share of something today. Don’t agree to anything. Wait a day or two to see how you might renegotiate. YOU BORN TODAY You’re clever, witty and have marvelous social skills. People just like you. However, you also have another side that is attracted to secrets and hidden information. This makes you a great researcher, especially into archaeology, anthropology, criminology or esoteric knowledge. Likewise, you are intrigued by the secrets of others. In your year ahead, your strongest focus will be on partnerships and close friendships. Birthdate of: Charlize Theron, actress; Sidney Crosby, hockey player; Garrison Keillor, author/ radio personality. (c) 2012 King Features Syndicate, Inc.
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Friday, August 3, 2012 Trail Daily Times
GARDENING
Keeping your vegetable garden healthy until harvest time
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A healthy garden produces a great crop prevent water loss, reduce weeds, and prevent erosion around the plant from wind and rain. It is also beneficial in preventing the spread of soil-borne fungal diseases. For a healthy crop of tomatoes, pinch back the suckers that form between two branches. These sprouts will not produce
fruit and pinching them will direct the energy of the plant to the growing and ripening of the fruit. Adding crushed egg shells around the base of the plant adds much needed calcium for cell growth. Also removing the lower leaves (about a foot from the ground) helps reduce disease.
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vested at about 2-3 inches long, while the slicing variety should reach about 4 -6 inches in length. These are just a few tips and ideas which can be applied to your vegetable garden to ensure a consistent and bountiful harvest. No matter what you have planted from the few I have mentioned above to the many other plants gardeners enjoy every day of the growing season similar elements remain the same. Plenty of sunshine, consistent watering and soil maintenance are important to the successful backyard vegetable patch. Betty Drover operates a local garden business and shares this space with business partner Patty Siddall every other Friday. Contact: 250-364-1005
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Zucchini is an easy vegetable to grow. They benefit from a thorough watering to encourage the root system to go deep into the ground. Squash do well with a monthly top dress of compost, or manure as healthy plants are better able to resist pest and disease problems. Another widely popular vegetable is the juicy cucumber, it is a versatile vegetable. It is very important to have bees in your garden to promote the pollination process. Without this happening you will have a beautiful plant but no cucumbers. A spot of honey on small boards placed in the garden will encourage the bees to visit. Powdery mildew can be a problem so overhead watering should be avoided. Pickling cucumbers are har-
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