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Trustees back K-9 plan for RSS

Trail council adopts bylaws BY SHERI REGNIER Times Staff

Option to close MacLean School and send grades 10 to 12 to Crowe moves to third reading BY GUY BERTRAND Times Staff

The residents and students in Rossland finally got an answer Tuesday night. In front of approximately 200 people at the Rossland Secondary School gym, the School District 20 trustees voted unanimously, 9-0, to pass Option 2 – the kindergarten to Grade 9 option at RSS – to a third reading. It also means MacLean School will be closed and Rossland students in grades 10 “Now we’re in a to 12 will be headed position that to Trail’s J.L. Crowe we can look Secondary next year. The other option forward and look presented – Option to the innovative 3 the closing of things that the RSS and expanding MacLean School to public has a K-7 configuration presented us.” and sending grades 8 DARREL GANZERT to 12 to Crowe – was prevented from moving to a third reading by an 8-1 count. The next step in the process will be the third reading on Option 2 at the regular school board meeting on Feb. 25 at the Trail Middle School. Should it pass, the future of the vacant MacLean School will be explored by the board members. Tuesday night, trustees presented their views on both options. It was quickly obvious, despite greater savings from closing RSS and moving students to MacLean and J.L. Crowe in Trail, that the importance of keeping as many grades as possible in Rossland weighed in the decision. District chair Darrel Ganzert said it was great to finally be able to move beyond the facilities review stage and look forward at improving education in the district. “I’ve been embroiled in this, both as a union president and a member of the board, for many years. I didn’t realize until (Tuesday) what a toll it’s taken on that aspect of our job as trustees. “I think that’s the most positive thing that will come from this. Now we’re in a position that we can look forward and look to the innovative things that the public has presented to us. “And finally, finally, leave the bickering behind.” See FINAL, Page 3

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Conrado and Maria Flores have been married since Aug. 19, 1947. The East Trail couple said that trusting each other is key to their long and happy union.

Love stands the test of time A Valentine’s Day story that spans almost 70 years BY SHERI REGNIER Times Staff

A heart that loves never grows old. It has been almost 66 years since Conrado and Maria Flores first said, “I do.” The key to their lasting bond is quite simple. “Our secret is that from when we first met, we loved one another,” said Conrado Flores. “That doesn’t change because we are old, our love for each other hasn’t aged.” Flores, now 84, has been married to Maria since Aug. 19, 1947. At age 18, Conrado had just been discharged from the army in Manila, when he first spotted 16-year-old Maria walking in the neighbourhood. “I thought, oh, she’s cute.” Daughter Amelia McPhee had a little detail to add to the story. “Three girlfriends, including Mom, were his neighbours,” she said. “Dad dated all three but Mom was the lucky one,” she laughed.

Their wedding followed within a year, but was a low-key affair. Flores said that nobody wanted to marry the youngsters, because his bride was underage. “They (parents) forged Maria’s age and said she was 18, so we could marry,” he said. “Maybe after all these years, our marriage is not legal,” joked Flores. The newlyweds moved into their own house in Pasig (municipality in Manila), and within a year, the first of nine children was born. To support the growing family, Conrado worked odd jobs as a carpenter and his wife ran her own seamstress business. Raising a large family was a struggle during this time, when the Philippines was marred with corruption, political repression and human rights violations under the rule of President Ferdinand Marcos. An eldest daughter, already living in Trail, offered to sponsor the family to immigrate. On June 21, 1979, with four of their youngest children in tow, the family arrived on Canadian soil. See FAMILY, Page 5

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With the adoption of four new bylaws, housekeeping duties were the focus of Tuesday night’s council meeting in Trail. First to be enacted, was the Downtown Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw. “The basic purpose behind this bylaw is to encourage investment in the downtown,” said Michelle McIsaac, city corporate administrator. Properties that are either doing new construction or substantial renovations, will be eligible for tax exemptions for terms of up to 10 years, explained McIsaac. Essentially, the bylaw will “freeze” the properties where construction and renovation are undertaken, at their current set values. “Those eligible properties will be exempt from municipal taxes for a number of years on the new assessed value,” added McIsaac. “This one is near and dear to my heart,” said Coun. Kevin Jolly, as the motion was carried. Council approved bylaw 2746, which enables eligible properties to receive a 50 per cent reduction in the downtown building permit fees. The downtown is identified as the Gulch, East Trail and See BOOT, Page 3

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‘Boot’ gets approved FROM PAGE 1 downtown commercial areas. “Council’s intention is to improve the business plan in our area, and this will support the concept of the downtown revitalization,” commented councillor Robert Cacchioni. Next on the agenda, was the issue of outdated parking fees and a message to repeated parking violators. Bylaws for increased parking fees, and the boot to those who choose to ignore them, were approved. On April 1, monthly parking fees will be raised by 10 per cent. “The current rates have been in place for well over 12 years,” explained McIsaac. Service parking lots will cost $33

a month; and underground stalls, $44. City council adopted a traffic bylaw amendment to allow implementation of the “boot” device that will immobilize the vehicle of those not in compliance with paying parking tickets. “The boot device will hold the vehicle in place,” said McIsaac, “And the bylaw affixes a $75 service fee to cover the costs of carrying out the seizure.” The boot device will be applied and removed by the parking meter attendant with the assistance of the bylaw enforcement officer. “It is important to note that this is not for the person with four or five tickets,” said Jolly. “It is designed for the chronic offenders.”

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with some sweet music Music by Keith Simmonds; • Tonight, Muriel guitarists Paul Dasti Griffiths room at and Aaron Andrews. 7:30 p.m. Celebrate Admission $3, kids Valentine’s Day and students free. with the “chilled Goodies by the RSS out” music of Events & Happenings in drama club. the Lower Columbia JazzWest, featuring Other Clinton Swanson • Saturday, on sax; Juno-nominated Melody Salmo Youth & Community Diachun’s vocals; and guitarist Centre, (Multipurpose room) Doug Stephen. $7 advance, $10 on 7th St., from 10 a.m.-noon. at the door. For table reserva- Columbia Kootenay Cultural tions, contact 368-9669. Alliance presents a workshop • Saturday, the Italo-Canadese on how to apply for an Arts, Society’s Valentine banquet and Culture and Heritage grant from dance. Cocktails 5:30 Dinner Columbia Basin Trust. Free, reg6:00, Tickets $32. Dance to the istration not required. music of Timetrap. Advance • Monday, the Kiro Wellness tickets at 368-3268 or 368-5291. Centre, 1500 Columbia Ave., at 1 Door Prize Draw p.m. The West Kootenay Ostomy • Saturday, the Senior Support Group will meet. For Citizens Centre will host a dance more info call 368-9827 or 365from 2-4 p.m. Admission $2. For 6276. Guest speakers, please more info contact 364-0960. note: time change. • Saturday, Trail Legion at • Tuesday, Trail Hospital (out5 p.m. for cocktails, dinner at side) from 1-3 p.m. The Society 6 p.m. dancing starts at 8 p.m. for the Prevention of Cruelty Bring your valentine to dinner to Seniors’ Memorial Vigil for and dance to the big band sound “Services Lost” will be held. of The SwingSationS. Tickets • Tuesday, the Colander $25 ea. Phone 231-6562 for info Restaurant at 11:30. The Trail/ and tickets. Castlegar Parkinson’s support • Sunday, Rossland Miners group will meet. New members Hall at 6 p.m., performances at 7 welcome. Call 368-5179. p.m. Joe Hill Coffee House presUpcoming ents a variety of performers with • Feb. 21, Trail United Church something for everyone. Eva from noon until 1 p.m. Lenten and Michael Gifford, good ole lunch series hosts “Living songs; cellist Bronwyn LeBlanc; Faithfully”, Guest speaker Rev. Kootenay Dance Works; guitarist Doug Lewis. Bring a bag lunch, Max Hawk; 3-part harmony of refreshments provided. For more the Foggy Goggle Boys; drama info call Kathy at 362-5882

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Approximately 200 Rossland residents attended Tuesday night’s school board meeting at Rossland Secondary.

Final reading on K-9 set for Feb. 25

FROM PAGE 1 Rossland Mayor Greg Granstrom admitted the best choice for Rossland would be to keep K-12 in the city but was happy the board supported K-9 at RSS. “Out of the two options that were there, it was absolutely the most positive one for Rossland. “I still think it leaves room for Rossland and the school board to get together and do something unique. “It might not be the best decision for us but it certainly one that gives us hope.” Following the vote, the floor was opened up to questions from the audience with many of the questioners reiterating their passion for RSS and questioning the reasoning behind dismissing K-12 in Rossland. Perhaps the best viewpoint of the night came from trustee Gord Smith who opened with an impassioned speech acknowledging the efforts of the citizens of Rossland as well as the deliberation by the trustees before coming to their decision. “I’m asking you all to dig deep,” he told the audience. “Get below the turbulent surface to a place of inner calm and resolve. To regroup and continue to advocate for the best possible outcome to help build this community.” Trustees offered up their rea-

soning behind supporting one option over another. A couple of trustees admitted to wavering between the two options. Trustee Toni Driutti expressed concerns over young students housed in RSS as well as student safety with a busy street so close to the school. However, when the final vote was taken to advance Option 2 (K-9 at RSS and closing MacLean), she joined the rest of the board in unanimous approval. She was also the only trustee to vote to advance Option 3 (K-7 in MacLean and closing RSS) to a third reading. Trustee Kim Mandoli related her experiences of watching Montrose Elementary close and students sent to Fruitvale. She explained that Montrose had no other schools to fall back on and yet rebounded. “Quite frankly Montrose has risen above that and actually had an abundance of young families move in,” she said. “Looking back, Fruitvale Elementary has served us all very, very well. I can honestly say they have looked after us in a great fashion.” Other trustees took the opportunity to present their reasoning for supporting the K-9 option, including Ganzert. He added a sobering reminder to the board that the potential cost of demolishing a closed

RSS could easily wipe out any planned savings under Option 3. Following the vote to support Option 2, the discussion turned to Option 3, closing RSS and making MacLean School a K-7. That was quickly shot down by Smith as he listed off the many negatives associated with moving students into an already filled-to-capacity school, adding portables, which must be adapted to Rossland winters, and renovating the century-old annex. Much to the delight of the Rossland crowd, he admitted he was “perplexed” that the board was even considering the option. Only Driutti expressed her support for the third option but in the end was out-voted 8-1. Ganzert closed the voting portion of the meeting by explaining the board’s bylaw requires a third reading on the K-9 option, which will be held Feb. 25. Ganzert wrapped up his comments by thanking the patient and passionate people of Rossland. “I understand your passion. You have been an awesome audience. “I know it’s a bitter pill to swallow. What I do know about our district is that we will make this work.”

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ity of our district.” No detailed plan was laid out about how trustees will make up the $300,000 they would have saved by closing a school. The district is also still facing other cost pressures such as pension fund payment increases as well as replenishing the contingency fund. SD 70 has Ministry of Education funding protection that will preserve 98 per cent of the district’s funding next year, superintendent of schools Cam Pinkerton said. But the measure is temporary and he warned that trustees may end up facing school closure again next year. Trustees will look at cost cutting and other scenarios during the district’s upcoming budget process, Pinkerton said. They have until the end of April to balance the books. Listening to people in public engagement

sessions gave trustees sober second thoughts about closing a school, Ransom said. One factor that tipped the balance was the possible domino affect of closing a school. “Displacing so many kids was a big consideration. It just didn’t make sense in the end,” Ransom said after the meeting. The provincial election is in May, and at least one parent wondered if trustees were hoping for breathing room if an NDP majority is elected. “I’m not going to bank on it,” Ransom said. Wood school parent Jessie McKay says she’s “happy” but “optimistically cautious” at the announcement. The process pitted parents and schools against one another, something the community needs to address, McKay said. “It caused a divide that hopefully we will heal from now.”

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PEOPLE BORDYSCHUK, ADELE — was born December 15, 1928 in Poland and passed away on January 25, 2013 at the age of 84 in Grande Prairie, Alberta. She was predeceased by her husband Peter and her two sons Billy and Arthur. Adele had left behind her daughter Irene Snisarenko (Paul) from Grande Prairie, her son John (Leanna) from Lethbridge, 7 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren, all from Grande Prairie, Edmonton, and Lethbridge, her brother Erwin (Inga) from Edmonton, 2 sisters Sophie and Martha from Germany. Cremation and funeral in Grande Prairie, then Adele will reside in Mountain View Cemetary with her husband and 2 sons. Adele was always very caring and loving to her family and friends. Donations to Alzheimers Society. *** BARTA, LESLIE — It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Dad, Grandpa and Great-Grandpa. Surrounded by the love of his family, Les passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 7, 2013 at 86 years of age. He leaves us to join his beloved wife Albina “Beanie”; daughter Leslie Ann; parents Joseph and Veronica; and sister Veronica (Andy). Les is survived and will be lovingly remembered by his children Veronica (Ralph) and Michael (Dana); grandchildren Amara, Sanaya, Lindy and Sean; great-grandson Marshall; siblings Betty, Barb (Henry), Frank, and Joe (Linda); as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends. He will also be missed by his special friend and travelling companion, Frances Doherty. Dad was born in Romania on June 14, 1926. He came to Canada as a young child and grew up on a farm in Spiritwood, Saskatchewan. At the age of 15, he left for Alberta to work as a heavy equipment operator. After a year in the armed forces, he returned and worked in Prince George, Vancouver and Edmonton before settling in Trail in January of 1952. He married Albina Daniel on May 24, 1952 and they raised three children. Dad worked for the City of Trail for 36 years, operating heavy equipment

and later as a transit bus driver. He was instrumental in developing and grading the runway at the Waneta airport and building the rock walls, ball parks and roads in the City of Trail, Village of Montrose and surrounding areas. An incredibly talented grader operator, his skills were evident in the forming and sculpturing of the Birchbank Golf Course. Dad was meticulous and took pride in everything he did, from his work, to his yard to how he cared for his “fleet.” He believed in good, honest work and instilled these values in his children and grandchildren. Anyone who knew Les would tell you that his main passion in life was travelling. He and Mom travelled throughout Canada and up to Alaska by truck, camper and trailer until Mom’s passing in 1997. Dad continued to travel, covering hundreds of miles across the country, right up until the summer of 2012. As skilled as ever, he was very proud to tell you that at the age of 86, he had his driver’s license renewed for “five more years.” Dad’s pride and joy was his motorhome. He had searched his entire life for that perfect one, and finally found and bought it – at the age of 85. He had two great summers travelling with it. Dad was a proud 51-year member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #11. To commemorate his long-time membership, and to celebrate his life, the Funeral Service will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #11, 2141 Columbia Avenue, Trail, BC on Friday, February 15, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. Dad will be laid to rest next to Mom in the Fruitvale Memorial Cemetery. A private family interment will take place. Jordan Wren of Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services™ has been entrusted with arrangements. As an expression of sympathy, donations in memory of Les may be made to the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #11, 2141 Columbia Avenue, Trail, BC, V1R 1K8. The family would like express their special thanks to Dr. Behrens, Dr. McCoid and all other doctors, nurses and staff who assisted in his care; as well as nurses Amber and Amy for their excellent, compassionate care of Dad during his final hours. Even though we will miss him dearly, we take comfort in knowing Dad and Mom are continuing their travels together. You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence at the family’s online register at www.myalternatives.ca All Veterans, Ladies Auxiliary and Legion Members, please attend.

Family reunites every year for anniversary FROM PAGE 1 “I had only $36 in my pocket,” said Flores. After beginning a job at Cominco, Flores said his wife “tightened my belt.” He remembered an occasion when he bought her a special ring as a gift. After accepting the gift, Maria asked for the receipt. “She returned it, she said; it was too expensive.” “After that, we agreed that she would buy only what she wanted,” he added. Conrado attributed his wife’s exceptional budgeting skills to affording the house they bought in 1990, and still live in today. “She always handled the money,” he said. “Nobody could believe that after only 10 years of saving, Maria bought this house with cash.” Every summer, when the family reunites to celebrate the couple’s anniversary, their home is filled with the laughter of 21 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. “The kids all want to be here, they don’t want to leave their grandma’s side,” said Flores. “They sleep on the couch or floor and laugh all night with her, they love their grandma.” These days, the 82-year-old matriarch has had a decline in health, and the role of husband and wife have been somewhat reversed. “Maria always took good care of us,” he said. “But now my kids call me Cinderella, because I do all the cooking, cleaning and shopping.” Flores said that he made a solemn vow to his mother-in-law on her deathbed. “She hugged me and asked me to always love and take care of her daughter.” “I promised, and will always keep that promise.”

Pope celebrates last public mass THE ASSOCIATED PRESS VATICAN CITY - Starting his public farewell to his flock, a weary Pope Benedict XVI celebrated his final public Mass as pontiff, presiding over Ash Wednesday services hours after a bittersweet audience that produced the extraordinary scene of the pope explaining his decision to step down directly to the faithful. The mood inside St. Peter’s Basilica was sombre during the Mass, as if the weight of Benedict’s decision and the finality of his pontificate had finally registered with the thousands of faithful present. But the basilica erupted in a rousing, minutes-long standing ovation as Benedict exited for the last time as pope. “We wouldn’t be sincere, Your Holiness, if we didn’t tell you that there’s a veil of sadness on our hearts this evening,” Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, Benedict’s longtime deputy, told the pope. Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent, the most solemn season on the church’s liturgical calendar that ends with Holy Week, when the faithful commemorate the death of Christ and his resurrection on Easter Sunday. By this Easter, on March 31, the church will likely have a new pope.

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The imperial papacy continues to resist change

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t’s the ROMAN Catholic Church, not the Republican Catholic Church or the People’s Revolutionary Socialist Democratic Catholic Church. Its rigid hierarchy and its centralising instincts are almost entirely due to the fact that it became the state religion of the Roman Empire over sixteen hundred years ago. And the pope is still, in essence, the emperor. How Roman are the traditions and instincts of the church that Pope Benedict XVI has led for the past seven years? Well, one of his titles is “pontifex maximus,” usually translated from the Latin as “Supreme Pontiff”. That was the title of the high priest of the old Roman (pagan) state religion under the Republic. When Rome became an empire, the emperors took it over, starting with Augustus. And somewhere in the fifth or sixth century – the timing is not clear – the title was transferred to the Christian bishop of Rome, who had become the head of the new state religion, Christianity. This is not to say that the popes are secretly pagans:

they are monotheists to the core. (The answer to the rhetorical question “Is the Pope a Catholic?” is “Yes.”) But they are ROMAN Catholics, and the religion they lead is still run like an empire. Very occasionally some maverick pope tries to change the model, but the system always wins in the end. Benedict XVI was the emperor of a shrinking domain, for the Catholic Church has been shedding adherents not only in the West, where it is everywhere in steep decline, but also in the Latin American, African and Asian countries where it once held unchallenged sway. While secularism is the enemy that steals the faithful in the West, evangelical forms of Christianity are seducing Catholic believers away in what we used to call the Third World. There are many who blame this haemorrhage on the outgoing pope (the first time anybody has ever used that phrase about a pope, for they normally die in office, like the emperors did). Benedict was chosen by his colleagues because they believed that he would

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fight off fundamental change, and he performed his duty well. His resignation for health reasons is an innovation, but it is the first that he has been guilty of. He held the line on abortion (a sin in almost all circumstances), homosexuality (likewise, unless the person remains entirely celibate), married or female priests (definitely not), remarriage after divorce (ditto), and contraception (under no circumstances, though he later said that HIV-positive prostitutes might be justified in asking their clients to use condoms). It may seem weird that all of these major controversies are about sexuality or gender, but that’s

not actually the Catholic Church’s fault. It’s equally inflexible in defending the doctrines of the Virgin Birth, the Triune God, and Papal Infallibility. It’s just that far more Catholics care about doctrines that affect their daily lives than about theological dogmas that have little practical effect. What the Catholic Church is really fighting is modernisation, which it sees as moral decline. Perhaps it is right (though I don’t think so personally), but it is losing the battle. Yet Benedict XVI and the Church hierarchy are condemned to fight this battle until the last ditch, because they believe, probably correctly, that full modernisation would make them irrelevant. So there’s no point in going on about how Pope Benedict XVI (or will we go back to calling him Cardinal Ratzinger after the end of this month?) failed to modernise the Church. He wasn’t hired to do that. The only pope who did try was John XXIII, and he died 50 years ago. Every pope since then (including the charismatic

but deeply conservative John Paul II) has seen his task as being to stem the tide of change and restore the old order. The job was largely complete even before Benedict became pope seven years ago. His job has merely been to ensure that there is no backsliding into liberalism, relativism and other modernist errors, and he has achieved that by ensuring that almost the entire College of Cardinals (the men who choose the next pope) are reliably conservative and orthodox. The College had already been stuffed with conservative cardinals by his predecessor, John Paul II, so even there he really didn’t have to do much except steer the same steady course. Not a single one of the cardinals who are seen as “papabili” (men who might be elected as pope) could be described as liberal or reformist. There will be a new pope, but nothing is going to change. The haemorrhage will continue. Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.

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Alumna speaks out on RSS I served as a school trustee some years ago, and I understand the difficulties that budget cuts entail, but surely somewhere along the line, the educational and social needs of a community must be taken into consideration. I do not feel, however, that the Board of School District 20 should move students from Rossland Secondary School to the J.Lloyd Crowe School as a cost saving measure. While the numbers of students in the Trail area are declining, they are rising in Rossland. Rossland Secondary School, and indeed the unique attrac-

tions of Rossland, have been able to attract students from outside the region because of their ability to offer special locally developed programs. Programs like this are being encouraged as part of the B.C. government’s desire to have more flexible systems of education for the 21st century. They will be impossible to continue if the high school is compromised. I have two questions: Why did the board not choose the option of closing McLean School and having all students from K to 12 use to the current Rossland Secondary School?

And why does the board not support continuation of the top ranked schools in the district? I guess the most upsetting thing for me is that the board does not seem to care about the social and economic costs to Rossland, a community the board should be serving. I know the people of Rossland will do everything possible to keep local education viable, in fact, I believe that the City is already covering the cost of maintaining the high school’s playing field. Please reconsider your recent decision. Nancy Greene Raine Kamloops

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An editorial from the Guelph Mercury Had the 2011 Pierre Poutine robocalling in Guelph not taken place, an anonymous 2013 robocalling effort done in Saskatchewan by the Conservative Party of Canada would still seem odious and unsettling. But given the infamous, and unresolved, Poutine robocalling and the wide public and political condemnation of anonymous and deceptive partisan robocalling since then, the Conservative party’s use of such technology to try to influence Saskatchewan residents a week ago is nothing short of shocking and scandalous. After first denying the party paid for the robocalling, the party has now suggested an “internal miscommunication” led to the robocalls being made anonymously last week. The automated calls warned listeners that electoral boundary changes would “destroy Saskatchewan values.”

Put forward by a non-partisan body, the proposed boundary changes are regarded as something that could hurt the Conservatives. The party holds 13 of the province’s 14 seats. Some pundits suggest the changes being considered could lead to a more concentrated urban vote in some ridings and that might end up electing candidates from other parties. Now, the Saskatchewan calls were very different in many regards from the federal election day robocalls in 2011. The 2011 Pierre Poutine calls claimed to be from Elections Canada and misdirected thousands of voters in Guelph and elsewhere to non-existent polling stations. The recipients of those calls were culled from an internal Conservative party database though which actor or actors did so remains undetermined. The Saskatchewan calls were for a so-called push poll. The calls suggested to recipients that the redrawing of rid-

ings in Regina and Saskatoon would pit rural people against urban dwellers - then asked respondents to agree by pressing a number on their phone. But for the Conservative party to engage in robocalling of this sort at all is amazing given how politically toxic this strategy is regarded within Canada’s current political culture. If Canadians manage to accept that the initially denied Saskatchewan robocalling was done anonymously in error by the party, many will likely be floored that the Conservatives chose to employ such tactics at all and that it did so without assiduously ensuring the calls were made so as to appropriately identify the party that had funded them. This comes across as a party that says publicly it’s worried about the corrosive democratic impact of the anonymous robocalling in the Pierre Poutine case, then slyly but carelessly bankrolls a very similar strategy.

Proposal aimed at young voters

An editorial from the Amherst Daily News While there are no guarantees, a political leader who makes a pitch to young people - the largest group of untapped voters - is making a wise move. In the current federal Liberal leadership campaign, many think Justin Trudeau offers the greatest appeal to youth and young adults. But Marc Garneau is addressing a prime issue: the debt faced by postsecondary students. The Montreal MP is suggesting changing some of the rules. University students currently, following graduation, have to start paying off their government-backed loans within six months. Garneau would allow an indefinite grace period,

with repayment to start only after the grad finds a decentpaying job - in the $40,000 range at least. In a related item adding to his vision of a more knowledgebased economy, Garneau has also proposed eliminating payroll taxes for employers who hire young workers. If youth are paying attention - and they notoriously represent the largest demographic not bothering to vote - they will undoubtedly be interested. On the other hand, we have to remember any measure involving the public purse and allowing a break for one group has to be made up by other taxpayers. So Garneau should also be trying to convince the rest of the population that such

an incentive for those seeking higher education will benefit Canada in general, and more specifically its economy. But another factor dogs this proposal. Education is a provincial responsibility. To ensure he doesn’t step on any toes, Garneau has said he would allow provinces to opt out of any provision for a grace period for students. Considering Nova Scotia has the highest tuition rates in the country, any break for students facing debt should be considered carefully. But also, such a grace period might help slow the exodus of young people who have no choice but head west for employment to start paying off that huge debt.

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Shypitka, Hiram grind out wins BY JIM BAILEY

heading into the eighth end until a massive six-ender by Smiley finished the game.

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victory. The Kathy Smiley team suffered its first loss against the Wendy Cseke rink Wednesday. Thanks to a four ender in seven, Smiley held a 7-4 lead in the eighth,

The Senior Curling championship heated up at the Trail Curling Club Wednesday, highlighted by a number of key men’s and ladies’ matches going down to the wire. Entering Draw 3 Wednesday morning, it was a battle of the undefeated teams as Cranbrook’s Tom Shypitka dueled Castlegar’s Myron Nichol rink, and on the ladies side it was Karin Lepine going to an extra-end with JIM BAILEY PHOTOS Debbie Jones-Walker. Lead Sherry Heath and second Kate Horn coaxe the rock into the house as Penny Shantz eyes it warily (above). The Shantz rink eventually fell to Teresa After a close 7-6 vicHiram’s Christina Lake rink and third Rhonda Lee Bedard (right) in a thrilling 8-7 match, while undefeated Kootenay teams of Tom Shypitka and Myron tory over Mel Steffin’s Victoria rink Tuesday Nichol went head-to-head on Wednesday at the Senior’s Curling championship in Trail. night, Shypitka, with to a quick 3-0 lead it 8-4 Shypitka, and lead going into the draw, I said, ‘Forget it, “This is my first go- but Cseke answered third Fred Thomson, after two ends and a although Nichol fourth end, but an it’s going to go to a round at the provin- right back with three, second Don Freschi, 4-3 advantage heading scored two in the ninth improbable steal of blank end, and we’ll cial level as a player, then stole a point in and lead Bill King, on into the fifth end. to draw within two, he three, turned the just have hammer so for me every time I the final two ends for a the strength of two big But it all changed ran out of rocks in the tables on the Salmon coming home,’” said go in it’s huge. These 9-7 triumph. ends, went on to an when Shypitka count- 10th. Arm team. Hiram, Hiram. guys are great, they’re In the other 8-6 win over Nichol ed another three-ender In Ladies action, buoyed by the theft, It worked to a tee, fabulous players, you women’s match and moved to 3-0, the and a 6-4 lead to turn the Kootenay Zone stole another in the as Hiram with her last just watch them, you Nanaimo’s Ridgway only undefeated team the momentum. He rink of skip Teresa fifth to go up 5-3. stone tapped back the know theyr’e going to rink beat team Wyatt remaining on the followed that up with a Hiram, Rhonda Lee Shantz answered Shantz red rock and be good,” said Hiram. from Terrace 13-1, men’s side. steal, and after blank- Bedard as third, Rose scoring two to tie it in count one for the vicA back and forth while on the men’s side “It can’t get much ing seven, with Nichol Beauchamp second, the sixth, but Hiram tory. match between the Gellowitz beat Steffen better than that,” said threatening a big end and Cindy Pettapiece replied with a deuce Hiram played argu- Jones-Walker and 10-5, Lepine survived Shypitka. “We grinded of his own, Shypitka from Castlegar as lead, of her own in the sev- ably three of the tough- Lepine rink would go a late charge by Craig the last couple games executed a brilliant got into the win col- enth, before Shantz est teams in the tour- to an extra end. Tied at for a 7-5 victory, and out, they were tough raise and a steal of one. umn with an impres- tied it at 7-7 in the nament to start, drop- 5-5, Jones-Walker tried Pughe defeated the but we held in there.” “The raise in eight sive 8-7 victory over eighth. ping its first match to to frieze to a Lepine Teskey rink 7-3. Skip Myron Nichol was a turning point for defending champion “The steal of three, former world cham- stone on the four-foot Wednesday’s Draw 4 and his team of third sure. They were look- Penny Shantz. kind of generated us pion Jones-Walker with her final rock, but results were unavailRick Brown, second ing at getting a deuce “We all played well up, and it was just keep 7-5 yesterday, and was it bumped, creating able at press time. Terry Kryzcka, and or maybe even three if in this game for sure,” it going, and then in down 6-5 to four-time just enough separation Draws five and six go lead Rob Babiarz didn’t I don’t make that.” said Hiram. the ninth when we B.C. Champion Smiley for Lepine to remove today at 10 a.m. and miss, and jumped out The shot made Shantz held a 3-1 came deep on our first on Tuesday night it for three and an 8-5 4 p.m.

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BY TIMES STAFF A berth in the playoffs is slowing slipping away from the Trail Smoke Eaters, as the team lost a close 4-2 match to the West Kelowna Warriors on Tuesday. Kelowna forward Max French fired a rebound past Smoke Eater goalie Adam Todd, to break a 2-2 tie 3:09 into the third period, to pace the Warriors to a 4-2 win. The victory impeded Trail’s chances of catching Salmon Arm SilverBacks who remain four points ahead of Trail for the fourth and final playoff berth in the BCHL Interior

division. Trail got off to a solid start when Austin Adduono took a Brett Hambrook pass and made a nice move to the backhand to beat Warrior goalie Tyler Briggs midway through the opening frame. However, the Warriors regrouped in the second when Seb Lloyd knotted things at 1-1 two minutes in, beating Todd five whole. A Smokies penalty gave the Warriors the advantage, and West Kelowna’s leading scorer Marcus Basara made them pay, sniping a quick shot on a pass from Josh Monk to go ahead

2-1. Trail would not roll over as they came out hard in the third. Enjoying a 5-on-3, Shane Poulsen blasted a shot from the point that Garrett McMullen tipped past Briggs 43 seconds into the final frame. But French would notch his 16th goal of the season to put the Warriors ahead for good. Brett Zarazun scored an empty netter with just 17 seconds remaining. Trail plays Cowichan on Friday night at 7:30 p.m. at the Cominco Arena and is hoping to catch the SilverBacks in its remaining six games.

New club nets great results BY TIMES STAFF The Greater Trail Swim Club (GTSC) had another successful meet at the Kelowna AquaJets snowfest swim meet last month. Eden Kormendy broke three meet records on her way to five gold medals and two silvers in the female 11-12 division, while brother Dylan, 9, won eight gold, and set four meet records in the 10 and under division. His 200-metre breaststroke record smashed the existing record by an amazing 23 seconds. Abby Elwood netted a rainbow of medals in 11-12 female division, swimming to gold in the 200-m butterfly, silver in the 100 butterfly, and bronze in the 50-fly with mul-

tiple best times. All the GTSC swimmers performed well, setting personal bests and more importantly making AAA times that qualifies the swimmers for the nationals in Montreal. James Pilla had a memorable meet winning five silver and two bronze medals. Ian Markus made AAAs in the 50-metre free plus multiple A finals and best times, while Sharman Thomas made AAA qualifier in 100 back in addition to swimming personal bests and making the A finals. Tess Markus swam a personal best in the 100-m free knocking five seconds off her previous personal beast. See AAA, Page 10

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AAA swimmers compete FROM PAGE 9 Jennifer Chung took silver in the 200 Individual Medley and bronze medals in the 100 free and 100 breaststroke. Madison Green placed sixth in the 200 fly, 100 free, and 50 free. Several of the team members will be participating in the AAA swimming championships in Victoria at the end of February. In addition to the success of the

Trail Winter Swim Club there are now also Masters and Triathlon divisions for those that want to hone their swimming skills or prepare for more challenging events. The GTSC will also be holding a bottle drive on Saturday. Residents can drop off empties across from the Bottle Depot on Saturday between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. For more information email trailwsc@ gmail.com.

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he Smoke Eaters enter the final halfdozen games of the regular season with a full complement of goaltenders, after Adam Todd returned to the lineup Tuesday in West Kelowna. The 18 year old from Courtenay has appeared in nine of Trail’s last eleven games, including a 33-save effort in Tuesday’s 4-2 loss. Todd has been a calming influence between the pipes for Trail, and a big reason for the team’s ability to hang in the race for the final Interior division playoff berth. I say returned to the lineup because Todd spent last weekend in Everett with the Western Hockey League’s Silvertips, backing up Michael Cotton in three games against Kamloops, Calgary, and Kelowna due to a spate of injur-

ies includence of ing to practicing E v e r e t t ’s and travelstarting ling with a goaltendmajor juner Tyson ior club, Lotz. WHL and cere m e r tainly he’s gency calcome back lup rules to Trail a chris prohibit more congoaltenders fident goalin Todd’s tender havOff the Wahl situation ing earned from seeing the call-up. game action unless in That confidence came case of injury, mean- through in spades ing Todd did not play Tuesday in a game in a minute during his which the Smokies stint in the Evergreen could well have earned State. points were it not for That said, the deci- a stellar goaltending sion to allow him to performance from take leave from the Warriors ‘tender Tyler Smoke Eaters was Briggs. undoubtedly the right As the coach of a one. In suiting up junior hockey club, it’s with the ‘Tips, Todd Bill Birks’ responsibil(whose NCAA eligibil- ity to move players up ity was already voided) to the next level (be will surely earn some it WHL or the college financial help when ranks) whenever poshe heads off to uni- sible. The BCHL is, versity through the first and foremost, a WHL’s Education Plan. developmental league. He received the experi- And while the timing

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of Todd’s callup might have caused considerable concern, Birks certainly deserves kudos for not holding Todd back, to coin a phrase. Now to the matter at hand: the Smokies need two points out of Friday’s home game with the Cowichan Valley Capitals. At time of writing, Trail remains four points behind Salmon Arm for fourth place in the Interior, and the Capitals come to Trail with a league low eleven wins to their name, two of which, oddly enough, have come against the Smokies. The effort Tuesday night was much better than what fans saw at Cominco Arena last weekend against Alberni Valley. Coming close this weekend, though, just won’t cut it. Chris Wahl is the play-by-play voice of the Trail Smoke Eaters.

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48 21 21 2 4 121 142 48 50 21 27 0 2 149 212 44 47 16 23 1 7 115 147 40 Island Division GP W L T OTL GF GA Pt x-Victoria 49 32 11 0 6 170 135 70 x-Nanaimo 46 26 17 0 3 147 135 55 x-Alberni Valley 47 23 18 1 5 156 162 52 Powell River 50 19 22 2 7 139 152 47 Cowichan Valley 45 11 30 1 3 116 161 26 Mainland Division GP W L T OTL GF GA Pt x-Surrey 48 30 12 2 4 161 126 66 x-Chilliwack 48 28 18 1 1 156 133 58 Prince George 47 22 17 1 7 137 145 52 Langley 46 19 21 1 5 157 166 44 Coquitlam 49 20 28 1 0 135 184 41 Today’s game Langley at Prince George, 7 p.m. Friday’s games Cowichan Valley at Trail, 7:30 p.m. West Kelowna at Chilliwack, 7 p.m. Nanaimo at Surrey, 7 p.m. Salmon Arm at Penticton, 7 p.m. Langley at Prince George, 7 p.m. Vernon at Merritt, 7:30 p.m. Alberni Valley at Powell River, 7:30 p.m.

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Older sister should share family heirlooms Mailbox

Marcy Sugar & Kathy Mitchell

whether I minded that she took the contents of the storage locker. I had to fly to her city, rent a car and a trailer, and then go through everything, dividing up most of the estate. Because I was living in a small apartment, we agreed that Mary would take care of the family albums until I got my own place. Fifteen years later, she still has them and ignores all requests to make copies. She has found new “reasons” why we cannot divide the more valuable pieces of jewelry. I have neither the time nor the money to visit her again, and I’m fed up with her delays and excuses. I can’t afford to take her to court, but

the temperature drops, we turn it off and open the windows to allow fresh air in. Most of the homes we visit are all closed up with no air on and no windows open. It is so uncomfortable and humid, I can barely make it through the evening. When guests come to our home, we always make sure the room is temperate, and we ask whether our guests are comfortable. At my last visit, I sat fanning myself all night, and when I casually mentioned that I was hot, the hostess made no effort to open a window. We don’t want to lose any friendships, but what happened to the days when you tried to make your guests comfortable for a few hours? -- Sticky Situation in Florida Dear Sticky: Since you are new members of this community, it’s quite possible that your friends’ internal body temperatures have adjusted to the heat and humidity, but yours has not. They may find your

home too cold, but are reluctant to say so. A secondary possibility is the cost of running the air conditioning. We suggest wearing lightweight clothing, and whenever possible, arrange meetings elsewhere. Annie’s Mailbox

is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please email your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast. net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach,

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Annie’s

how can I get her to share without resorting to legal measures? Those pictures mean a lot to me. -- Fed Up Dear Fed Up: Of course Mary should share these things with you, but she apparently has no intention of cooperating voluntarily. You will either have to find a way to visit her and go through the photographs and jewelry, or take her to court. Visiting is probably cheaper, so start saving your money. Dear Annie: My husband and I find ourselves in an awkward situation. We recently moved to a retirement community. We enjoy entertaining and are seeking to make new friends. However, we find that when we go to other couples’ homes, the temperature is extremely uncomfortable. We live in Florida, and even in the winter, it is at least 75 degrees and often humid. We keep the air conditioning on year-round. If

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Dear Readers: Happy Valentine’s Day to one and all, along with our special good wishes to the veterans in VA hospitals around the country. And our particular thanks to those readers who have taken the time to send valentines, visit the vets and volunteer at VA facilities. Bless each and every one of you. Dear Annie: My older sister and I are both in our late 40s. After years of putting up with “Mary’s” nasty, critical comments and her tantrums when she doesn’t get her way, I am ready to cut all ties. The only problem is, Mary still has possession of a number of family photographs and jewelry that once belonged to our mother. After our father passed away, we put all of the family stuff in storage. About a year later, Mary bought a condo in another city, packed everything up and took it with her. She never asked whether I wanted any of it or

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YourByhoroscope Francis Drake For Friday, Feb. 15, 2013 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You are quietly driven to achieve something today. You might be working on something secretly that no one else knows about. (It could be a secret love affair.) TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Give your best effort when working with others today, because as a group, you can accomplish a lot. Furthermore, others will make note of your contribution. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You have strong ambitions now, and this is a good thing. Go for the brass ring! Give it everything you’ve got, because now is the time to act. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You can make great strides exploring opportunities in publishing, the media or medicine. This also is the time to move mountains in

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order to make travel plans. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) You will strongly defend your investment in something, especially your interest in shared property or anything you own jointly with others. You don’t intend to back off. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Encounters with others, especially partners and close friends, will be especially powerful today. Your best bet is to use this energy to work together. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Now is the time to introduce improvements and reforms at work. People very likely will be receptive to what you suggest, especially because you’re so forceful and gung-ho! SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) You’re passionate and flirtatious today. However, this same gusto and energy will serve you well if you partici-

pate in sports, because you intend to win. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Because you’re full of physical energy today, you can tackle home improvements or help a family member. Nothing will be too much trouble for you. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) You’re extremely convincing today, which is why you could sell snow to the

Eskimos. This is a great day for those of you who sell, market, teach, act or drive for a living. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) You feel driven to make money today. This could be related to your job or making money on the side. You’re determined to do what you think you need to do. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) You might realize some

important goals today, and by doing so, you will have to make some changes. You have lots of energy to deal with whatever arises. YOU BORN TODAY You are a creative thinker and not daunted by obstacles that halt others. (Primarily, this is because you have a positive outlook on life.) Many of you develop technical skills, which you use in your work. You enjoy pristine nature and love to investi-

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Classifieds

Announcements

Personals

Coming Events

FOR INFORMATION, education, accommodation and support for battered women and their children call WINS Transition House 250-364-1543

The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Seniors’ Memorial Vigil for “Services Lost” will be held outside Trail Hospital on Tues. Feb.19th from 1-3pm

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

Lost & Found

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LOST: on Feb.3rd, 4” gold with rhinestone dragon brooch with large pearl. 250-368-3464

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Career Opportunities Unifab Industries in Grand Forks, BC, is actively hiring qualified Welders/Fitters. Competitive wages and benefits. Excellent place to raise a family and just two hours southeast of Kelowna. Fax 250-442-8356 or rob@unifab.ca

Employment

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Education/Trade Schools

HOME SUPPORT for lovely senior lady in Rossland. Live in suite available/ preferred. margareta03@hotmail.ca 250-362-5201

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Engagements

Please call Annemarie 1.800.661.6335 email: ﬁsh@blackpress.ca

JessicatoWarner Andrew Rogers

Born to Jarret and Megan December 12, 2012 weighing 7lbs, 12 oz Love from Grandpa Ray and Grandma Barb

Houses For Sale

Engagements

Jay and Joy Mykietyn of Trail are pleased to announce the engagement of Joy’s daughter

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Personals

Journeyman HD mechanic required for oilfield construction company. Duties will include servicing, maintenance and overhaul of our equipment. The job will be predominately shop work , but with a portion of your time spent in the field. A mechanics truck will be supplied for you. The job is based in Edson, Alberta. Call Lloyd at 780-723-5051.

Help Wanted

City of Trail – Employment Opportunity CERTIFIED JOURNEYMAN MECHANIC (Permanent – Full Time) dŚĞ ŝƚǇ ŽĨ dƌĂŝů ŝƐ ƌĞĐƌƵŝƟ ŶŐ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ ƉĞƌŵĂŶĞŶƚ ĨƵůůͲƟ ŵĞ ƉŽƐŝƟ ŽŶ ŽĨ ĞƌƟ Į ĞĚ :ŽƵƌŶĞǇŵĂŶ DĞĐŚĂŶŝĐ͘ ĞƚĂŝůĞĚ ŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƟ ŽŶ ĂďŽƵƚ ƚŚŝƐ ĞŵƉůŽǇŵĞŶƚ ŽƉƉŽƌƚƵŶŝƚǇ ŝƐ ĂǀĂŝůĂďůĞ ŽŶ ƚŚĞ ŝƚǇ͛Ɛ ǁĞďƐŝƚĞ Ăƚ ǁǁǁ͘ƚƌĂŝů͘ĐĂͬĞŵƉůŽǇŵĞŶƚ͘ƉŚƉ Žƌ ďǇ ƌĞƋƵĞƐƚ ƚŽ ƌǇĂŶ DĂůŽŶĞǇ Ăƚ ;ϮϱϬͿ ϯϲϰͲϬϴϭϵ͘

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Happy Valentine’s Day to our little sweetheart

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ƉƉůŝĐĂƟ ŽŶƐ ǁŝůů ďĞ ƌĞĐĞŝǀĞĚ ƵŶƟ ů &ƌŝĚĂǇ͕ &ĞďƌƵĂƌǇ ϮϮ͕ ϮϬϭϯ͘ dŚĞ ŝƚǇ ŽĨ dƌĂŝů ƚŚĂŶŬƐ Ăůů ĂƉƉůŝĐĂŶƚƐ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞŝƌ ŝŶƚĞƌĞƐƚ ĂŶĚ ǁŝůů ŽŶůǇ ƌĞƉůǇ ƚŽ ƚŚŽƐĞ ƐĞůĞĐƚĞĚ ĨŽƌ ĂŶ ŝŶƚĞƌǀŝĞǁ͘

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son of Ray and Cathy Rogers of Genelle. Wedding to take place June 22, 2013

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City of Trail – Joď PoƐƟnŐ WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR (Permanent – Full Time) dŚĞ ŝƚǇ ŽĨ dƌĂŝů͛Ɛ WƵďůŝĐ tŽƌŬƐ ĞƉĂƌƚŵĞŶƚ ŝƐ ƌĞĐƌƵŝƟ ŶŐ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ ƉŽƐŝƟ ŽŶ ŽĨ tĂƚĞƌ dƌĞĂƚŵĞŶƚ WůĂŶƚ KƉĞƌĂƚŽƌ͘ ĞƚĂŝůĞĚ ŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƟ ŽŶ ĂďŽƵƚ ƚŚŝƐ ĞŵƉůŽǇŵĞŶƚ ŽƉƉŽƌƚƵŶŝƚǇ ŝƐ ĂǀĂŝůĂďůĞ ŽŶ ƚŚĞ ŝƚǇ͛Ɛ ǁĞďƐŝƚĞ Ăƚ ǁǁǁ͘ƚƌĂŝů͘ĐĂͬĞŵƉůŽǇŵĞŶƚ͘ƉŚƉ Žƌ ďǇ ƌĞƋƵĞƐƚ ƚŽ ŚƌŝƐ DĐ/ƐĂĂĐ͕ hƟ ůŝƟ ĞƐ ^ƵƉĞƌŝŶƚĞŶĚĞŶƚ͕ Ăƚ ;ϮϱϬͿ ϯϲϰͲϬϴϰϮ͘ ƉƉůŝĐĂƟ ŽŶƐ ǁŝůů ďĞ ƌĞĐĞŝǀĞĚ ƵŶƟ ů &ƌŝĚĂǇ͕ Feďruary ϮϮ͕ ϮϬϭϯ͘ The City of Trail thanks all applicants for their interest and ǁill only reply to those selected for an interǀieǁ͘ ! !

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1st Trail Real Estate OPEN HOUSE

plus House s 75 acre

ce New Pri

Host: Rhonda MLS# K217359

MLS# K217630

MLS# K216903

Rossland $595,900

Rossland $399,000

Marie Claude 250-512-1153

MLS# K213202

Montrose $395,000 Jack McConnachie 250-368-5222

MLS# K216346

MLS# K214846

MLS# K215314

MLS# K211391

Rossland $345,000

Genelle $339,000

Marie Claude 250-512-1153

Patty Leclerc-Zanet 250-231-4490

Shop Suite &

res 1.33 Ac

MLS# K217833

MLS# K217644

Rossland $379,900

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n Red Mt

MLS# K216882

Saturday, Feb. 16, 1 - 3pm 464 Austad Lane Trail $149,900

MLS# K204952

MLS# K217804

MLS# K216327

Montrose $324,000

Rossland $297,000

Trail $259,900

Trail $249,900

Warfield $227,000

Fruitvale $199,000

Trail $189,000

Patty Leclerc-Zanet 250-231-4490

Rob Burrus 250-231-4420

Patty Leclerc-Zanet 250-231-4490

Rhonda van Tent 250-231-7575

Fred Behrens 250-368-1268

Rob Burrus 250-231-4420

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ting New Lis

MLS# K216126

MLS# K218058

MLS# K214582

Trail $178,900

Fruitvale $159,900

Trail $129,900

Fred Behrens 250-368-1268

ce New Pri

K216341

MLS# K214620

MLS# K217685

MLS# K215860

Salmo $134,000

Trail $123,500

Rossland $55,000

Rhonda van Tent 250-231-7575

Warfield $78,500

Rob Burrus 250-231-4420

Fred Behrens 250-368-1268

Marie Claude 250-512-1153

1252 Bay Avenue, Trail (250) 368-5222 1993 Columbia Ave Rossland, BC (250) 362-5200

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Patty Leclerc-Zanet 250-231-4490

Fred Behrens 250-368-1268

Rob Burrus 250-231-4420

Jack McConnachie 250-368-5222

Rhonda van Tent 250-231-7575

Marie Claude Germain 250-512-1153

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Employment Help Wanted **WANTED** NEWSPAPER CARRIERS TRAIL TIMES Excellent Exercise Fun for All Ages Call Today Start Earning Money Tomorrow Circulation Department 250-364-1413 Ext. 206 For more Information

Professional/ Management MINERALOGIST Perform analysis, reporting & training standards, conduct client interface, respond to requests, ensure professional quality for client ore testing, provide expertise as part of technical & business group for corporate metallurgical division. Qualifications required: -Degree in Mineralogy, Mineral Processing, Metallurgical Engineering or Chemistry -Min 5 yrs industry experience -Knowledge of lab procedures and equipment, including QEMSCAN Experience in sample prep Good supervisory and interpersonal skills -Excellent written and communication skills Practical approach to business management -Canadian citizenship or current work visa If you are looking for a challenging position with a global leader in the exploration & mining field, we would like to hear from you. Send cover letter & resume to metallurgy@inspectorate.com, with ‘Mineralogist’ in header line.

Services

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

Help Wanted

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Classifieds Accounting/Tax/ Bookkeeping The JBS TAX Prep Challenge to H&R clients Bring this: 1. Your H&R 2011 tax return 2. Your H&R paid invoice 3. Your 2012 tax slips Get this: 1. Your 2012 tax prep done 2. 10% off LAST year’s cost Offer to March 15. No other discounts.

JBS BUSINESS SERVICES 778 Rossland Ave, Trail “next to the Rex” 250.364.2235

Merchandise for Sale

Heavy Duty Machinery A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53 in stock. SPECIAL 44’ x 40’ Container Shop w/steel trusses $13,800! Sets up in one day! Also Damaged 40’ $1950 Call Toll Free Also JD 544 & 644 wheel loaders JD 892D LC Excavator Ph. 1-866-528-7108 Free Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Misc. Wanted Local Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Coin Guy: 250-499-0251

Musical Instruments Guitars, Amplifiers, Drums Keyboards, Band & String Instruments, Music books & Accessories, Music Lessons Sales & Rentals

BAY AVENUE MUSIC 1364 Bay Ave, Trail 250-368-8878

Real Estate Commercial/ Industrial Property LEASE OPPORTUNITIES, 3200sq.ft., nicely finished +ample parking, central location. Best use meetings and events, offices, studio, daycare, etc. 250-368-1312

POOL MANAGER & SENIOR STAFF The Rossland Swimming Pool is looking for an experienced Pool Manager and Senior Staff for the 2013 season. The Rossland Pool is a full service, community oriented outdoor pool operating from the beginning of June until the end of August. The Pool’s services include a full range of aquatic courses and lessons including School Board lessons, Red Cross Swim lessons, Swim Club, Aqua Tot, summer camps and the three Bronze Lifesaving courses as well as numerous special events. Working closely with the Recreation Department, the Pool Manager provides leadership to the Pool Staff and is responsible for the daily operations of the Pool. This full time position from May to August, requires the following certifications; NLS, WSI, CPR-C SFA, LSI, (Pool Operator 1 is an asset) The two Senior Staff report directly to the Pool Manager and are responsible for providing leadership to the Jr. Staff and ensuring a safe, enjoyable aquatic experience through lessons, quality customer service, water safe education and prevention. Senior Staff are employed full time from the end of May until the end of August and require the following certifications; NLS, WSI, CPR-C, SFA. Qualified individuals should forward their resume and copies of all certifications by March 15, 2013, attention Robin Hethey, Recreation Department. Recreation Department, City of Rossland Box 1179, 1899 Columbia Ave. Rossland BC V0G 1Y0 E: recreation@rossland.ca P: 250.362.2327 w. rossland.ca

Real Estate

Rentals

Houses For Sale

Apt/Condo for Rent

ROSSLAND BRAND new, 4bdrm. European heating, very energy efficient. $430,000. 250-362-7716 or www.rosslandbuilder.com

TRAIL, Rossland Ave. 3bd, f/s, w/d, $700./mo. + utilities. 250-368-1015 TRAIL, spacious 2bdrm. apartment. Adult building, perfect for seniors/ professionals. Cozy, clean, quiet, comfortable. Must See. 250-3681312 WANETA MANOR 2bdrm., NS,NP, Senior oriented, underground parking 250-3688423

Mobile Homes & Parks Grand Forks 1200 sq ft older mobile on own lot, taxes $100.00 yearly seniors. Rental suite brings in $450/m. 400 sq ft living room w/fireplace. Duplex lot. Furnished. 250-4427130. View at 3010 1st Rd.

Houses For Sale

All Pro Realty Ltd. 1148 Bay Ave, Trail

250.368.5000

www.facebook.com/allprorealtyltdtrailbc www.allprorealty.ca ITH TW LO VIEW

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent Bella Vista, Shavers Bench Townhomes. N/S, N/P. 2-3 bdrms. Phone 250.364.1822 EDGEWATER APTS. in Glenmerry, 3bd. heat incl. F/S. $900./mo. 250-368-5908 Ermalinda Apartments, Glenmerry. Adults only. N/P, N/S. 1-2 bdrms. Ph. 250.364.1922 E.Trail 1bd appt., f/s, yard, porch. 250-368-3239 E.TRAIL, 2BDRM Gyro park, heat, hot water & cable incl. $675/mo 250-362-3316 Francesco Estates, Glenmerry. Adults only. N/P, N/S, 1-3 bdrms. Phone 250.368.6761. FRUITVALE, D/T, 1bd. ns/np, Ref.req. $525./mo +util. Avail. Feb25.Call/text: 604-788-8509 GLENVIEW APTS. 1Bdrm. available. 250-368-8391, 250367-9456 ROSSLAND, 2BD furnished and unfurnished, clean, quiet, N/S, N/P. Ph. 250-362-9473

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MLS#K215306

Legal Notices NOTICE OF DISPOSITION TO: L.Wendi Poznikoff & Dwight Marchant formerly of #19 500 16th Avenue, Genelle, BC V0G1G0 Take notice that pursuant to section 37(3) of the Regulation to the Manufactured Home Park Tenancy Act, the landlord of the Manufactured Home Park at 500 16th Avenue, Genelle, BC intends to dispose of a 1968 Invader SN48226206F35491 and its contents (“the Property”), located in the Whispering Pines Mobile Home Park 30 days after the publication date of this notice, unless: - You take legal possession of the Property, - You establish a legal right to possession of the Property, or - You make an application to the Supreme Court to establish such a right. After the expiration of the 30 day period, the Property will be disposed of with no further notice to you. Landlord: Whispering Pines Ventures Ltd. #7-3737 Clearbrook Rd, Abbotsford, BC V2T5A7 604864-9060

Trail $199,900

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Warfield $297,000 ED CH TA GE DE ARA G

Redstone $79,000

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MLS#K211093

Fruitvale $207,000

MLS#K218022

Miral Heights $109,000 MS OO DR E 4B

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Salmo $239,500

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Waneta Village $259,000

MLS#K217600

Emerald Ridge $117,700

Salmo $114,900

MLS#K217731

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MLS#K215427

Waneta $575,000

MLS#K210739

Sat. Feb. 16 • 11am - 1pm 2039 Caughlin, Fruitvale $497,900

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MLS#K217611

Sunningdale $115,000 TED VA NO E R

MLS#K217835

Montrose $359,900 E AG RE AC

Legal Notices

2013 ANNUAL UTILITY NOTICES

The City of Trail 2013 Annual Utility Invoices have now been mailed. Invoices must be paid in full by Thursday, February 28, 2013 for property owners to take advantage of the early payment discount. Postdated Cheques, MasterCard or Visa are acceptable. Please contact City Hall if you have not received your Notice. This may be of particular importance to new property owners. Payment options include: • On-line at www.trail.ca J Municipal ServicesJOnline Bill Payment JUtility Bill icon; • On-line banking – check with your Financial Institution for details; • Mail to the City of Trail: 1394 Pine Avenue, TRAIL, B.C. V1R 4E6; • Outside drop box (non cash payments only) located adjacent to the main entrance to City Hall; • In person at City Hall by Cash, Cheque, MasterCard, Visa or Debit Card, The Ànal due date for payment of 2013 Utility Invoices is Tuesday, December 31, 2013. Any outstanding balance at this date will transfer into the associated Property Tax account with a 10% penalty. If you have any questions regarding your Utility Invoice, please contact us by email at taxes@trail.ca or by phoning 250-364-1262. Thank you.

MLS#K216662

Columbia Heights $169,000

MLS#K216419

Downtown Trail $173,900 RK PA HE T ON

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MLS#K217096

Fruitvale $229,000 ER RIV K ONBAN

Park Siding $179,900 UR S FO OOM DR E B

MLS#K215669

Sunningdale $237,000 LE UB E DO RAG GA

MLS#K217178

MLS#K206219

MLS#K216332

Glenmerry $244,500 S RE AC 1.6

MLS#K211947

MLS#K215998

Glenmerry $299,000

Fruitvale $299,500

Fruitvale $549,000

Wayne DeWitt ext 25 Mario Berno ext 27 Dawn Rosin ext 24

Tom Gawryletz ext 26 Keith DeWitt ext 30

Thea Stayanovich ext 28 Joy DeMelo ext 29 Denise Marchi ext 21

Trail Times Thursday, February 14, 2013

Rentals

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Transportation

Auto Financing

Auto Financing YOU’RE APPROVED • YOU’RE APPROVED

TRAIL, 3BD., newly renovated. N/S, N/P. Avail. immed. 250-367-7558

Our classified ads are on the net! Check it out at www.bcclassified.com

• YOU’RE APPROVED • YOU’RE APPROVED • YOU’RE APPROVED •

Townhouses 3 Bedroom and 3 FULL Bathrooms Townhouse/Duplex in Radium Hotsprings Hardwood floors on main level, 6 appliances, fire place, small deck off dining room, landscaped for minimal maintenance, undeveloped basement that can be used for storage or kids play area/den. Available Immediately. $990 per month plus utilities. Call 403-9994093 or email s.couture@shaw.ca

• GOOD CREDIT • BAD CREDIT • NO CREDIT • HIGH DEBT RATE • 1ST TIME BUYER • BANKRUPTCY • DIVORCE

YOU’RE APPROVED

Call Dennis, Shawn or Paul

1-888-204-5355 for Pre-Approval www.amford.com

• YOU’RE APPROVED • YOU’RE APPROVED • YOU’RE APPROVED •

Homes for Rent E.TRAIL, 4bdrm., garage, fireplace, 4-appls. $900./mo. 250368-1610 MONTROSE, 2bd + appliances, w/d, ns, np, very clean, great view, ref required. 250364-1901

YOU’RE APPROVED • YOU’RE APPROVED

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

1-800-961-7022

www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557

The Local Experts™

Small ads, BIG deals!

1358 Cedar Avenue, Trail • 250.368.8818 www.kootenayhomes.com www.century21.ca

S! CALL U

508C – Slalom Creek, Rossland

$425,000

$349,000

This 1791 sq.ft. 3 bdrm, 3 bath + den + loft, ski-in/ski-out condo at the base of Red is large enough to be a comfortable permanent residence for an active family. Building features a gym, cinema, rec room, lockers, an elevator and underground parking.

Surround yourself in the charm of this 3 bedroom home situated on a beautifully landscaped 90’ x 100’ in an area of beautiful homes. Some of the features include spacious living room with gas fireplace & adjacent playroom a sunny kitchen and 3 bedrooms upstairs. Call Mary A (250) 521-0525

Call Mary A (250) 521-0525

OPEN HOUSE

ICE NEW PR

Saturday Feb 16 1-2:15pm

3727 Woodland Drive, Trail

2061 McLeod Avenue, Rossland

Very well kept, bright and sunny 4bdrm home with corner fireplace, large rec room, and workshop area. New roofing in spring 2012, underground sprinkling, central air and perfect location. Call your REALTOR® to view.

Over $125k in renovations! Gorgeous master bdrm with amazing south views, brand new kitchen with granite counter tops, wood stove, and new windows. All this on a 0.2 acre lot close to the biking and hiking trails.

Call Mary M (250) 231-0264

Call Christine (250) 512-7653

$336,000

$255,000

1-250-762-9447

KOOTENAY HOMES INC. Ron & Darlene Your

1760 Park Street, Rossland

www.trailtimes.ca A15

Most of Our Homes have

SOLD OPEN HOUSE

Saturday Feb 16 2:30 - 4pm

Local Home Team

We Sell Great Homes!

Ron 368-1162 Darlene 231-0527

Commercial Lease Old Waneta Road

OPEN HOUSE Saturday, Feb 16 1-3pm

CALL US!

No Obligation No Cost Market Evaluation

7740 Crema Drive, Trail

$289,900

Immaculate 1/2 duplex with gorgeous kitchen, great flooring throughout, gas fireplace and spacious rooms. Full sized garage with automatic door opener. Includes appliances and window coverings. This is ready to move in and enjoy. It is a pleasure to show, call your REALTOR® today. Call Mary M (250) 231-0264

OPEN HOUSE

Saturday, February 16th

11am-1pm 8494 Highway 22 A, Trail

$158,000

5,000 sq. ft. shop with 18 ft ceiling, in floor heating, office space, lunch $359,000 room, washroom and shower. Newly renovated 1800’s home with 3 Large truck doors at each end. bdrms, 2 baths and plenty of parking. Excellent condition and very clean. Inside boasts a spacious open kitchen with large deck through the French Good highway exposure and access. doors, and new flooring throughout. New C7 zoning allows a 200 Amp panel wired and ready for a hot wide scope of uses. tub. Don’t miss this great package.

3 bdrm/1 bath home located close to major shopping center and the US border - many updates - call for more details and viewing..

1867 – 4th Avenue, Rossland

Call Mark (250) 231-5591

Call Art (250) 368-8818

Call Christine (250) 512-7653

OPEN HOUSE Saturday Feb 16 1-3pm

NEW LISTING 1970 Oak Street, Trail

9043 Highway 6, Salmo

1002 – 8th Street, Castlegar

956 Spokane Street, Trail

$245,000

Great family home in central location! 4 bdrms/3 baths, master bedroom with ensuite, new laminate flooring. Huge wrap-around sundeck, yard with a private patio area, several fruit trees and a garden. A double garage & room to park an RV. See it today!

$167,888

PSSST! HAVE YOU HEARD? Downtown Trail is heating up! Invest in this 1250 sf building with established retail on main and spacious residential suite up. Call for revenue details and be part of the buzz!

Call Terry 250-231-1101

$74,900

$185,900

Sweet deal!!! Own your own home or invest in your future! Mortgage payments 4 bdrm 2 bath family home in Sunny at less than $400 a month (OAC at Salmo! On .46 flat acre, fully fenced, 4% interest over 25 years) Long term powered and insulated 12x16 shop, treed tenants are paying $645/mo so it would & private, large mudroom, master suite, also make an excellent investment. This generous open kitchen with breakfast nook for 2. Only one minute to shopping little gem offers a convenient location, 2 bedrooms, fantastic view, newer roof and & all amenities the beautiful Village of Salmo has to offer. tastefully decorated! Don’t wait call now!

Call Tonnie (250) 365-9665

Call Tonnie (250)-365-9665

Call Deanne (250) 231-0153

309 – 12th Avenue, Genelle

9128 Station Road, Trail

Immaculate Rancher with over 2500 sq. ft. of space on the main floor! Tastefully renovated offering 3 bdrms, hobby room, office, huge living room, large master with en-suite, above ground pool and hot tub, carport, and RV parking on 0.95 flat acres. This is a fantastic package!

10 acres of gorgeous land located in an area of vineyards and winery. This property is perfect for livestock, horses, gardens, or hobby farm. Home features inlaid oak flooring, huge windows, open floor plan and 3 bedrooms. Several outbuildings including barn, heated (24x40) shop and greenhouse. Call now!

Call Deanne (250) 231-0153

Call Richard (250) 368-7897

$269,000

WE CAN SELL YOUR HOME. NOBODY HAS THE RESOURCES WE DO! Deanne Lockhart ext 41

Mary Amantea

deannelockhart@shaw.ca www.kootenayhomes.com

mamantea@telus.net www.kootenayhomes.com

Cell: 250-231-0153

Mark Wilson

ext 30

Cell: 250-231-5591

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

ext 26

Cell: 250-521-0525

Darlene Abenante ext 23 Cell: 250.231.0527

darlene@hometeam.ca www.kootenayhomes.com

Christine Albo

Cell: 250-512-7653

ext 39

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

Art Forrest

ext 42 c21art@telus.net www.kootenayhomes.com

Mary Martin

Cell: 250-231-0264

ext 28

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

Terry Alton

Cell: 250-231-1101

ext 48

terryalton@shaw.ca www.kootenayhomes.com

$399,000

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

Ron Allibone

Cell: 250-368-1162

ext 45

ron@hometeam.ca www.kootenayhomes.com

Richard Daoust

Cell: 250-368-7897

ext 24

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

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Thursday, February 14, 2013 Trail Times

Making Financial Decisions CAN BE DIFFICULT even at the best of times.

And there’s so many choices of who to work with on your financial portfolio.

To make things easier throughout the Kootenay-Boundary region; we at Mountain FM and 103-5 The Bridge are launching the first annual Kootenay Regional Financial Trade Show on

February 16th from 9 to 5 at the Prestige Lakeside Resort in Nelson. Admission is absolutely free to the public. Come and learn more about Estate Planning, Insurance, 20-12 Taxes, RRSPs, Mutual Funds, Mortgages, and Financial Planning. From 11 to 1 Famed BBC Anchorman Glenn Hicks will be talking to a panel of 5 guest speakers about what’s happening in the world of financial products and services. There will be a Door Prize of a $250 Gift Basket from Save-On-Foods and a chance to win

TWO BLACK LEATHER LAZY BOY RECLINERS From Home Goods Furniture Warehouse, worth $2000, for just coming down! Refreshments will be on hand.

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