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Changes modernize inheritance laws BY ART HARRISON Times Staff
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On Tuesday, the city crew hauled away a concrete barrier at Miral Heights Park. Now the area is secured with an extension to the existing fence, in hopes to curb illegal dumping of refuse and garden waste at that site.
All taxpayers pay the price of illegal dumping BY SHERI REGNIER Times Staff
Trail's public works manager has a message for those who dump illegally in the Silver City. "You think you got away with it, but you have just shared the cost with your neighbours and everybody else.” Larry Abenante said that illegal dumping is all over the place because people don't want to pay to get rid of waste at the landfill. “So, the city gets the complaint calls, and we have to send two people and a loader,” he explained. “Who pays, well it is all of us, the taxpayers.” On Tuesday, the city pulled its concrete barrier at Miral Heights Park, after sending crews out yet again, to deal with a large mass of illegal dumping in the ravine. Now, taxpayers will foot the bill to add a 60-foot chain link extension to the already existing fence, in hopes to curb the stealthy discarding of waste,
“You think you got away with it but you have just shared the cost with you neighbours and everybody else.” LARRY ABENANTE
that ranges from plastic bags filled with garbage, vegetable scraps, and other yard waste. “It's not that expensive to take your refuse to the landfill yourself,” said Abenante. “So now, the city is picking up your garbage and paying for it by the ton. But really, in the end, you are paying for it anyway.” In efforts to support clean up in Greater Trail, the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) offers an incentive to community groups who do care about sanitation and the appearance of river banks, parks and high-
ways. “We waive the tipping fees at the landfill for community groups participating in community clean up,” said Tim Dueck, RDKB's solid waste coordinator. “We have been doing this for years and it is supported by the board with a standing policy.” Dueck said that the only requirement, other than being a community group, is that the materials have to be sorted according to the RDKB's landfill requirements. “We think it's a great opportunity for citizens to get out there and raise awareness in the greater community about where refuse should go, and how it should be treated,” explained Dueck. “We believe that raising awareness and getting kids involved, is what it is going to take in the long run for people to understand the system and their responsibilities within the community.”
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A recent change to the provincial Wills, Estates, and Succession Act (WESA) attempts to modernize B.C. laws surrounding inheritance, some of which have stood since the 1800s. In a press release, the Ministry of Justice said the new act, “provides the courts with more latitude to ensure a deceased person's last wishes will be respected.” It's important to note that the new laws don't change or invalidate existing wills. It does mean, however, that they could be interpreted differently by the courts than in the past. It may be advisable for individuals with particularly complicated wills to take the time to review them with a lawyer or notary public. “This shouldn't be a cause for worry for someone who has their estate planning documents all finished and tucked away,” said Susan Bell, of the local Notary Public firm, Plaa and Bell. “The changes implemented in this new legislation are created to clarify and simplify succession.” Some of the changes that may be of interest include changes to the definition of “spouse” in B.C. as it applies to wills. Now, under B.C. law, you will be considered a spouse if you live together in a marriage-like relationship for two years, regardless of gender. However, you will stop being considered a spouse if the couple lives apart for two years with the intention of living separate. See BLENDED, Page 2
Toxco handed fine for permit violation ART HARRISON Times Staff
Toxco Waste Management, which operates a hazardous materials recycling plant in the Waneta industrial park south of Trail, has been fined for exceeding its import permit in 2011. A $17,500 fine was issued on Thursday after the company plead guilty in provincial court to importing 16,804 kilograms of waste lithium batteries, exceeding its permit of 10,000 kg by 68 per cent. The fine will go to the Environmental Damages Fund, a fund administered by Environment Canada which directs money from fines, court orders and voluntary payments to projects that benefit Canada's natural environment. Toxco was fined for a similar infraction See SECOND, Page 2
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Town & Country RIGHT TO LIFE AGM Thurs., Apr.25th, 10am St.Anthony’s meeting room 315 Rossland Ave., Trail COLOMBO LODGE 9th Annual AM Ford BOCCE Classic Trail Curling Club May 10th and 11th Entry $50 per two person team Men’s, Mixed and Ladies Divisions Sign-up by Monday May 6th Contact Pat Zanier 250-362-5825 Email: pzanier@shaw.ca Dance to the Music of BRIAN PLAMONDON Trail Legion Br.11 Saturday, April 20, 8:00pm-ish Admittance by cash donation Ph.250-231-6562 for info COLUMBIA VIEW LODGE Coffee Party & Bazaar Sat., April 20, 1:30-3:00pm Admission by donation Crafts, Baking, Art & more. Proceeds to CVL Residents’ Council BV LIONS Meat Draw Every Saturday Fruitvale Pub, 2:30-4:30pm Bingo Every Wednesday Fruitvale Memorial Hall, 6pm Jackpot $1500. &up 1966 CROWE GRAD REUNION Attention: Local Grads Please support our efforts May 17&18,2013 Italo Canadese Hall $60.00/person Music by Jim Halpin’s North of 60 For Info &Tickets: 250-368-7469 Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Seniors’ AGM Sunday, Apr.28th, 1:30pm Trail Seniors’ Hall Selkirk Building Catherine Gonzalez Guest Speaker discussing Home Health Services and Residential Care. All Welcome. HAWAIIAN GETAWAY Tea and Bake Sale White Elephant Table Fruitvale United Church Apr.20th, 1-3
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Blended families prompt change to old laws FROM PAGE 1 In addition, now in B.C. a person can make a valid will once they turn 16 years-old. One of the new rules that Bell believes people may appreci-
ate involves survivorship in a case where both spouses die at the same time. “Until the changes came into effect the younger was presumed to have survived the
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elder,” said Bell. “If a married couple, owning joint property, died together in a plane crash, the younger person would inherit from the elder and then all of their assets would be distributed according to the younger person’s will. “In a society where a blended family has become commonplace, you can see how this might leave out many the would, and should, have a rightful claim
on the estate.” Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Shirley Bond, said in the recent press release, “Our government is continually looking at ways to modernize the justice system, streamline court processes to create efficiency, and make laws clearer for the public.” “This announcement also serves as a good opportunity to remind British
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Second fine for company FROM PAGE 1 in 2005 when it plead guilty to the charge of importing hazardous waste without a permit for shipments of lithium batteries. At that time they paid a $1,000 fine and contributed $14,000 to the Environmental Damages Fund. Toxco’s Trail operation recycles lithium ion and alkaline batteries and scrap from the production of these batteries turning them into materials that can be re-used in the production of other materials. Calls to Toxco were not returned by press time.
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Miners’ Hall renovations moving forward By Timothy Schafer Rossland News
A joint renovation plan in principle has been approved for the Miners’ Union Hall. City council approved the combination of a Rossland Council for Arts and Culture (RCAC) renovation plan and a pending City of Rossland plan last week. Council agreed with an RCAC assessment that some synergies could be achieved if the two budgets and renovation plans were amalgamated. A partnership between the RCAC and the city to maximize the funding opportunities available was deemed beneficial to both, a city staff report advised council. “Our intent is to build a common renovation plan and budget that is ‘shelf ready’ and would allow RCAC and the city to take advantage of any funding opportunities that may arise in the near future,” read a letter from Renate Fleming, RCAC president, to council. Council was asked by the RCAC for the inclusion of the Miners’ Hall reserve funds in the revenue portion of the draft budget for the common renovation plan “to maximize the opportunity to leverage grant funding.” The city’s reserve fund to cover renovation expenses could be $325,000 by 2014. For their part, the RCAC could utilize, among others, the Columbia Basin Trust for funds, as well as the Canada Cultural Spaces fund. According to the city staff report, realization of the Miners’ Hall attic renovation project would be a “great enhancement and will provide better usage and economic viability of the hall.” The proposed $445,000 plan—put forward March 25 by the RCAC —called for a renovation to the hall’s attic on the fourth floor. The renovations include a green room—the space which accommodates performers not yet required on stage—and storage, as well as around $75,000 for furnishings, stage replacement, window curtains, and a new lighting system in the theatre. The city also had plans for renovations to the venerable hall, with around $330,000 needed to complete the work. The plans include reassessing the foundation, installing new doors and windows and replacing the existing roof and siding. Building access and some landscaping would also be done. These planned renovations would likely take place in spring and summer of 2014.
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By Times Staff Nelson RCMP are asking for the public assistance in locating a 16-year-old Slocan youth. On Tuesday, at approximately 10 p.m., Zachary Knodel ran away from
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On Wednesday, Jeff Grant from Hil-Tech Contracting, cleaned and sealed the concrete surround at the Home of Champions Monument site, to prep for its return next week. The official unveiling ceremony is set for May 9, at dusk.
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Construction will close Hendry Lane By Sheri Regnier
On Monday, the city will begin its project to replace a failing rock wall and construct storm drainage improvements on Hendry Lane. John Howes, engineering technician, said that during regular inspection of city sidewalks and stairs, it was noted that one guard rail on the wall, was very close to touching the house just below it. “The wall itself is virtually collapsing under the house,” said Howes. “So this is a proactive repair, and one we’ve known about for awhile.”
He explained that typically water is the main reason that the old rock walls fail, and this particular wall was probably built in the 1940’s, and has been pieced together with repairs over time. Howes said that Hendry Lane has a history of problems with drainage, so while the wall is under repair, the crews may install a major manhole that can be tied in at a later date, to an existing storm sewer line that crosses the road. The project is expected to be completed in a few weeks, however, that is only an estimation. “We are not quite sure
A failing rock wall and storm drainage will be repaired on Hendry Lane in West Trail next week. how long the repairs will access to Hendry Lane durtake,” said Howes. ing the project, however a “Because whenever you dedicated pedestrian route start excavating and dealing will be delineated. with existing surfaces, you For more information, just never know.” contact the engineering There will be no vehicle department at 364-0822.
home. Knodel was last seen at 12 Tribes in South Slocan. He had been staying in the care of a friend there and was due to travel to Winnipeg in May to re-unite with his mother.
It is unknown at this time if Knodel was heading east to Winnipeg or not as he has family members in Chilliwack, Dawson Creek, and Kelowna. He may also be using the last names of Dloughy or
Sheets. Knodel is described as age 16, five-foot-six to fivefoot-seven, 140 pounds, hair- black buzz cut, eyesbrown wearing-jeans, hoody, and possibly a backpack.
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Leaders talk cash and gas THE CANADIAN PRESS VANCOUVER - The leaders of British Columbia’s two main political parties stayed in their comfort zones Thursday, with Liberal Christy Clark touring oil-and-gas country, while New Democrat Adrian Dix went to Vancouver Island to announce a $372-million plan to spend more on teachers and students. The first three days of campaigning have solidified the message both camps are trying to hammer home: The Liberals want voters to buy into the promise of economic riches in the future in exchange for modest spending now, while the NDP is touting a government that would end the era of government cutbacks
in social programs and put paying down the deficit and debt on the backburner. Dix told a crowd of parents and children who were at his announcement that 12 years of Liberal cuts and confrontation has left British Columbia with too many overcrowded classrooms. An NDP government would spend $372 million over three years, including $265 million to hire new teachers, counsellors, education assistants and librarians. He said the money could be used to hire up to 1,000 specialized classroom assistants. The NDP also announced it will provide $100 million to lower costs and more child care spaces for
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infant and toddler care. In British Columbia’s northeast, Clark toured a water reclamation plant that takes sewage and purifies it for use in fracking. The average family income in Dawson Creek is $74,000, Clark said, noting “natural gas will provide jobs for British Columbia and not just any jobs high-paying jobs.” “LNG is the industry that will make British Columbia debt-free,” Clark said. Clark’s campaign has continually tried to suggest that a “taxand-spend” NDP government would cost the province jobs and she said Thursday an NDP government would mean the death of the opportunity LNG could provide. At a rally in Fort St. John, Clark told supporters the NDP wants to put a moratorium on fracking. The party’s proposal for a new natural gas tax would “threaten this industry at the worst possible time.” “Those companies would start thinking about going somewhere else,” Clark said.
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group, was assessed at $812,900 in 2012. Inga Kruse, executive director of B.C. Yukon Command, said the Legion has encouraged its branches to look at all their options to help stay afloat. “The executive in place at (the Penticton) branch right now is working really hard to rebuild it from both membership and financial perspectives. Part of their overall review is that they have been considering whether this building they are in is suitable or maybe even a good prospect for redevelopment,” she said via email.
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Bylaw aimed at bong mascot By Daniel Palmer Victoria News
A budding business owner’s marketing ploy is prompting one Esquimalt councillor to attempt to snuff out the scheme. A costumed mascot designed to look like a bong – a filtration device used by smokers of everything from tobacco to marijuana – has been periodic-
ally seen strolling near the intersection of Esquimalt and Admirals roads to promote The Bong Warehouse, which opened in December. Owner Ryan Place said he’s being unfairly targeted by a proposed bylaw from Coun. Tim Morrison, one that would require businesses to get a permit from the township to
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NATIONAL EI numbers unchanged THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA - Statistics Canada says the number of people receiving regular employment insurance benefits was virtually unchanged at 528,900 in February following three months of declining numbers. However, the number of beneficiaries was down 7.4 per cent compared with a year earlier. The number of people on benefits declined in six provinces, while there was little change in the other provinces. To receive EI benefits, individuals must first submit a claim and the number of claims provides an indication of the number of people who could become beneficiaries. The number of initial and renewal claims fell by 15,200 to 223,900 in February, more than offsetting the increase recorded the previous month. Quebec showed the largest percentage decline in claims in February, with smaller declines in claims in seven other provinces.
Pipeline expansion still needed, says minister THE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY - Despite a dramatic improvement in the price Alberta producers are getting for their crude oil, Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver is still pushing hard for market-opening pipeline expansions, such as the controversial Keystone XL project. “There are inevitably gyrations in price. The price of the commodity, as everyone in Alberta knows, do have a cyclicality - sometimes a profound one,” he told reporters following a speech hosted by the University of Calgary. The difference between the Western Canadian heavy oil benchmark and its lighter American counterpart was around $40 per barrel late last year. A heavy oil discount is not unusual, given it’s tougher to refine - but the size of the gap was seen as painfully high by both government and industry. It’s a phenomenon the Alberta government dubbed the “bitumen bubble” when explaining the hit it was taking to its revenues and the resulting budget squeeze. The main problem, it said, was with bottlenecks in getting the crude to markets that will pay the best price, such as the U.S. Gulf Coast and Pacific Rim countries.
The discount has since narrowed to below $14 - a much more normal and manageable level. West Texas Intermediate, the key U.S. light oil benchmark, was just below US$88 on Thursday, a bit of a rebound from the four-month lows it hit earlier in the week. The gap has closed as crude volumes moving to market by rail in recent months have increased - something Oliver describes as “helpful” but no replacement for pipeline transport over the long-term. Oliver says he’s “cautiously optimistic” that the U.S. government will approve the $5.3-billion Keystone XL pipeline, which would enable some 830,000 barrels of mostly oilsands crude to flow to Texas refineries. A key hearing was taking place in Grand Island, Neb., on Thursday, where both backers and opponents of the pipeline were commenting on a draft State Department report last month. Some of those against the pipeline said they were preparing possible acts of civil disobedience should it be approved. Oliver will be in Washington and New York next week to stump for the project.
Some fish species may never return: study THE CANADIAN PRESS HALIFAX - The recovery of overexploited fish populations such as cod has been slower than expected and many depleted stocks may never be able to bounce back, a new study says. The study, to be published Friday in the journal Science, was compiled by researchers who examined 153 fish and invertebrate stocks from around the world. Most fish species are resilient enough to recover within a decade if swift action is taken to reduce pressure on depleted stocks, the researchers say. “But when you don’t take action rapidly ... not only does it result in a much longer potential recovery time, but the uncertainty as to whether recovery will happen at all increases exponentially,” said Jeff Hutchings, a professor of biology at Dalhousie University and one of the authors of the study. Hutchings said that may explain why cod hasn’t bounced back more than 20 years after Ottawa declared a moratorium on the commercial cod fishery, a once thriving
Atlantic Canadian industry. “Here we are two decades after enormous depletion of cod stocks ... and people are still wondering about the prospects of recovery,” said Hutchings.“Our study really suggests that recovery is quite unlikely now for cod because of our failure to act when we could have.” Hutchings said the federal government needs to set a population threshold that would determine when action must be taken to reduce pressure on a fishery. He said legislation is needed to allow for depleted stocks to
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his riding has been mostly a safe seat for the New Democrats for over 40 years. But the fact the Liberals are running, at the last-minute, a candidate with neither a public profile nor any political experience is another indication of how far the government’s fortunes have sunken. With nine victories in the past 10 elections in the various constituencies that have included Trail and Castlegar (Kootenay West, West KootenayBoundary, RosslandTrail), the New Democrats are not exactly ripe for picking off. But in past elections, a conservativeminded small-town pol could at last fantasize about making the leap to the big time, and in the 2001 NDP wipe-out former Trail Mayor Sandy Santori actually managed the feat. Liberal Jim Postnikoff sounds like a nice guy – a life-long Shoreacres resident, he has been a tradesman, small businessman, and active community volunteer – but presumably even he realizes he is merely falling on his sword so the Liberals
don’t have to suffer the ignominy of letting the party go totally dark in Kootenay West. For the 2009 campaign, just before the HST debacle demonstrated that the government could be neither believed nor trusted, local Liberals managed to convince popular former Castlegar city councillor Brenda Binnie to run a month before the election. But with no real campaign team to take on the well-organized and entrenched New Democrats, she was was flattened. MLA Katrine Conroy was re-elected with 67 per cent of the vote, one of the largest majorities in the province. The last local Liberal with any possible reason to believe was Pam Lewin, who ran in 2005 when the disillusioned and ailing Santori – after one term and a cabinet posting – decided not to seek re-election. But Chamber of Commerce manager Lewin, who had topped the polls as a Trail city councillor, was trounced by Conroy. The then rookie NDP candidate gained 60 per cent of the vote, 10 more percentage points
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than Santori did in the Liberal landslide of 2001, when the New Democrats were reduced to only two seats across the province. For the 2001 election, and also when the Liberals first looked like contenders provincially in 1996, there were multiple serious candidates for the party’s nomination locally and they signed up hundreds of new party members. This year the meeting to officially hand the dubious honour to the only willing candidate could have been held in a pup tent. What would it take to beat Conroy? Short of her untimely demise or the revelation that she was formerly a tall, good-looking Danish man named
Sigvard before having a sex-change operation (not that there would be anything wrong with that, as the comedian Jerry Seinfeld used to say), it is hard to conjure up what that could be. Perhaps a revelation that she and former MLA husband Ed, along with other party stalwarts, had secretly bought the NDP’s famously-failed fast ferries (4F) through a numbered company registered in the Republic of Nauru, and had been using them to run lightning trips under the cover of darkness into the Central Coast with illegal aliens from Lesotho. This scandal would be uncovered after the wash from the ferries was found to have nudged Vancouver Island 50 metres to the south. This lack of possibilities in terms of the outcome does have a depressing effect on voter behaviour. When change was in the air in 2001, three quarters of the eligible local voters turned up at the polls. Last time the number was down below 60 per cent and, unless local voters are still so steamed at the Liberals
underhanded imposition of the HST that they turn do dance on the party’s grave, the number seems likely to fall further in this election. Less than 40 per cent of registered voters aged 18-24 across the province voted in 2009, but the turnout is even worse than this seems because a smaller proportion of citizens in this age bracket are registered. Only about 25 pr cent of eligible young voters bothered to vote.. With the lack of politically viable choices locally, it will be difficult to answer the eternal electoral question of young adults – why should I bother? There is also twentysomething village councillor Joseph Hughes from Nakusp who is running as an Independent and talking about, among other things, using new media to engage citizens. So how about using your smartphones for something other than endless blather texting, making the effort to find out what it’s all about, and giving it a try? Raymond Masleck is a retired Trail Times reporter.
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Time for social media to develop a social conscience
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ooking at pictures do this doesn’t force us to do of a smiling Rehtaeh so. From the invention of the Parsons is heartbreak- printing press, radio, television, ing. and now the internet, technoThe Halifax teenager took logical change has continuher own life after a photo that ously pushed media into new allegedly depicted her being ways to present information. sexually assaulted by a group Unquestionably, these chanof boys was shared, and quickly ges have adjusted the way we reached everyuse and underone she knew. stand informaBullied harasstion, which in ment followed, turn encourages followed by her development death followed. of new ways to Imagine the communicate, level of shame but in no way the 17-year-old does this liberty felt, while keepto publish imply Terry ing in mind permission to adolescents mistreat others. are basically This applies to linear thinkers so-called social Troy Media in a non-linear media as well. world. Faced with a devastating The technically derived option assault on her character, and to share, doesn’t mean to we maybe an uninvited assault on have to do so, but certainly the body and emotions as well, means that, if we do, we need her life, to her, might have sud- do so in ways that are generally denly seemed to be irreparably acceptable to the community. damaged by the public nature Could social media sites, and of it all. digital media companies generThe subsequent and cur- ally, do a better job monitoring rent media focus has revolved and training users, and espearound the nature and con- cially children, in proper use? text of bullying, shifting some The answer is, of course they toward the puzzling response of could. In cases such as trathe policing agency responsible gic death of a precious young for investigating the assault, person could parents, police, and the role of so-called social educators and society generally media. do a better job? The answer is Let’s be clear. At its founda- clearly yes. tion, this circumstance is not I don’t presume to have fundamentally a media issue. all or any answers for parents Yes, we now have access to tools and police on the subject of we can use to immediately and bullying, except to suggest personally “publish” informa- that everything adolescents do, tion we have, including photos, good and bad, is a reflection of videos and gazillions of likes, the society that defines them. pet peeves, social commentary While bullies of all ages should and criticism, some of which be held accountable, we need to is enlightening, but most is . . . accept the fact that the way we well . . . aren’t. live and the values we promote The fact that we are able to are part of the problem.
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I do have more practical suggestions for social policy makers and social media providers, including social engagement sites like Facebook, search engines, information aggregators, and cell phone companies. Policy makers could easily expand the definition of child pornography to include the posting or sharing of any image of the person under 18 seemingly engaged in a sexual act of some kind. The legislated policing focus in this area has been rightly on trafficking in child porn, and attempting to disrupt those networks. This difficult and expensive work could also be one way to actively hold this type of bully accountable, and to warm kids that this is not a game. The act of sharing and posting Rehtaeh’s picture should have automatically triggered an investigation. Period. Social media of all kinds could step up too and stop counting its billions in earnings for a few minutes, and agree as an industry to require a warning to anyone posting or sharing any visual material along the lines of: “Before posting or attaching your images or video consider whether the material may be illegal, offensive, or may cause emotional, and physical harm to another person.” While they are at it, how about developing an application included on phones for free that provides some common sense rules that young people could access. Call it the Rehtaeh app. Troy Media columnist Terry Field is an associate professor and chair of the journalism major in the Bachelor of Communication program at Mount Royal University, in Calgary, Alberta.
Terrorists win when fear dominates
An editorial from the Kamloops Daily News If there is any lesson to draw from the terrible events in Boston on Monday - and it is hard to fathom what we can learn from destructive evil this might be the one. Terror wins when we succumb to it. The war being waged by the deranged individual or group that planted two bombs in duffel bags near the finish line of the Boston Marathon wants badly to see mass fear and panic rise in the citizenry. When those responsible see they have made us fearful, they will cheer loudly. As difficult as it is, we must resist the urge to be afraid, and to act fearful. There is no reason - in fact, it is unreasonable - to ponder or suggest tighter security at community events like the Vancouver Sun Run or similar races across Canada. Even in the U.S., there is nothing to be
gained and much to be lost if Americans succumb and try to build even stronger fortresses in their communities and around their borders. Terrorism is a kind of warfare waged on society through attacks on random innocent victims, meaning any one of us, by virtue of bad luck and timing, could be victimized. We have no means to protect ourselves from the immediacy of terrible, unexpected violence, no matter how we try. There are too many public venues that can be targeted, too many ways that terrorists can inflict their cowardly damage. Our only defence - and the only true means we have to fight back - is to collectively hold strong, to refuse to bow to fear. When we continue to live blessed and joyful lives as we all do in western societies, we render the efforts of the demented and jealously twisted meaningless.
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OBITUARIES MAKARUS, GABRYEL (HOWARD) — It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gabryel (Howard) Makarus on Sunday, April 14, 2013 at the age of 87 years. Howie will be lovingly remembered by his three brothers: Harry, Andrew (Rose) and Peter (Virginia); one step-brother, Bill; three step-sisters, Eva, Sophie and Pauline; his nieces and nephews: Karen (Sil), Duane, Wade (Monica), Roxanne, Charmaine (Kelvin), Lyndon (Wendie), Nadine (Jamie) and Randall (Cathy); six grand-nieces and three grandnephews. Howie was predeceased in death by his father Terentij (Tom); his mother Anastasia; his step-mother Anisja; his two brothers: John and Steve; his sister Anne and four stepbrothers: John, Adam, Peter and Bruce. A visitation will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2013 from 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm at Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services “Carberry’s Chapel”, 1298 Pine Avenue, Trail. A Celebration of Howard’s life will be held at 2:00 pm following the visitation. Bill Clark of Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services™ has been entrusted with arrangements. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Howie’s name may be made to the Kootenay Boundary Regional Health Foundation (Poplar Ridge Pavilion), 1200 Hospital Bench, Trail, BC V1R 4M1 or online at www.kbrhhealthfoundation.ca You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence at the family’s online register at www.myalternatives.ca
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Designer created album covers for Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LONDON - English graphic designer Storm Thorgerson, whose eye-popping album art for Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin encapsulated the spirit of 1970s psychedelia, died Thursday. He was 69. In a statement, Thorgerson’s family said that his death “was peaceful and he was surrounded by family and friends.” Even those who not familiar with Thorgerson’s name will have seen his work gracing vinyl collections and CD racks. He was best known for his surreal Pink Floyd covers, which guitarist David Gilmour said had long been “an inseparable part of our work.” Some of Thorgerson’s covers - the disturbing image of burning man in a business suit featured on Pink Floyd’s “Wish You Were Here” or the stark prism on the band’s “Dark Side of the Moon” - have become icons in their own right. Thorgerson also made covers for Led Zeppelin, Peter Gabriel, Phish, Styx, and Muse. His art tended toward the unsettling or the bizarre. One particularly weird CD front for The Cranberries’ “Bury The Hatchet” featured a monstrous, disembodied eye staring at a crouching, naked figure in a desert. Another Pink Floyd album cover - which Thorgerson said had left the record company “completely berserk” - featured nothing more than a picture of Thorgerson described his work as a kind of fantasy job - in both senses of the word. “People pay me for my thoughts and my dreams,” Thorgerson told the BBC in 2010. “I think in that sense I’m very fortunate.”
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B.C. man celebrates seven years of solar energy independence BY TODD COYNE
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You can’t miss Doug Horn’s house, especially when the sun is out. Nestled in a North Vancouver neighbourhood where sunny days are few and far between, when the beams do make it through, Horn’s rooftop lights up and goes to work. For seven years the East 11th Street homeowner has more than met his household hydro needs with the powerproducing technology of rooftop solar panels which crank out more than a kilowatt of electrical current when the sun is shining. In fact, Horn hasn’t seen a hydro bill in years. Instead, he gets rebates on the energy that his battery-free, grid-tied system generates. On average, his panels account for 110 per cent of his electricity needs and the extra 10 per cent is sold right back to the power corp. A self-professed “numbers guy” and “energy geek,” Horn
cautions, however, that getting into the private solar energy game to turn a profit is a fool’s errand. “When I started looking into it, I saw that these things are very expensive and are never going to pay for themselves,” Horn tells The Outlook inside his power-producing North Van home. In fact, at about $14,000 for the panels, Horn estimates it would take a century of power savings to see a return on his investment. “One of my deciding factors was whether or not BC Hydro was going to credit me anything for the power I produced,” he says. “Not that it really made a difference, but it was kind of like the tipping [point].” So when the hydro corp went live with its net-metering program in March 2004 and allowed private power producers to sell into the grid, Horn went all in. A couple phone calls to BC Hydro and a full system cer-
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Doug Horn of North Vancouver at home with his rooftop solar panel system. tification later and Horn was, as the cliché goes, making hay
while the sun shines. That’s to say that today when the sun shines on his home, Horn’s grid-tied system turns back the clock on his hydro meter as the excess energy from his home is fed into the neighbourhood. When the sun goes down, Horn’s meter spins the same costly way as yours and mine since his home requires a power inflow. “I was the first person in the province who was generating more electricity than I used,” Horn says, proudly. In fact, Horn’s early adoption of the program may have caught the accounts department at the power authority off guard as he says he didn’t see a regular bill or even a cost-credit statement from Hydro for two years. “I think it just wasn’t something they had to deal with before,” he muses. And while rooftop solar panels may seem like a smart or sexy solution to some, Horn stresses that the heart of his cost-savings system isn’t on his roof, it’s in his kitchen and his
basement. Replacing old power-sucking appliances like refrigerators, furnaces and dishwashers with newer energy-efficient models is the main savings-driver in Horn’s energy arsenal, and the move more than paid for itself in time. “Just by doing that, I got my usage down from 15 kilowatthours to three kilowatt hours per day,” he says. And with a one-kilowatt system in an area that averages, by his estimate, about 3.7 hours of sunshine per day, upgrading his appliances single-handedly took his hydro bill out of the red and into the black. “If you just go and put solar panels on your roof without going energy efficient, it’s like putting a Band-Aid on a giant leak,” he says. “But people do it because it’s easy and you don’t have to change your habits. “But I’m really about helping people understand where their energy goes and what makes sense for them.”
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Wearable computing devices set to take off: experts THE CANADIAN PRESS MONTREAL - Using wearable computing devices like smart watches and smart glasses will appeal to consumers as an alternative to pulling out their smartphones, say technology experts. You will be able to respond to text messages or emails and make phone calls without reaching for your phone, said Info-Tech Research Group’s Mark Tauschek. “If you’ve got a smart watch on your wrist or you’re wearing Google Glass, you’re going to get those notifications on your wrist or in your eye so you don’t have to reach into your holster or pocket or purse or whatever to grab your smartphone,” Tauschek said. Smart watches such as Pebble, I’m Watch and Martian use Bluetooth technology to pair with smartphones, and do some of their work. It won’t replace the
smartphone entirely, but there won’t be the distraction of “feeling that vibration in your pocket or on your hip.” Apple, Google and Samsung are also reportedly pursuing smart watches. Smart watches that cost between $100 and $200 should have mass appeal and take off within two to five years, predicted Tauschek, lead research analyst at Info-Tech in London, Ont. “All you really need to get is one really useful, easy to use attractive wearable smart watch and others will follow and it will find a mass market pretty quickly.” There’s also Google Glass, expected on the mass market late this year or early next year. The glasses respond to voice commands instead of fingers touching a display screen and they’re equipped with a camera and tiny display screen attached to a rim above the right
eye. At this point, the cost is US$1,500 but analysts expect the price to come down for mass consumer use. Tech trends firm ABI Research said wearable computing devices are expected to “explode” over the next year and could become
the norm within a matter of years. “In three or four years, we’re definitely going to see in terms of a smart watch where it’s probably got the same capability of a high-end feature phone and maybe even a low-end smart-
phone,” said ABI senior research analyst Josh Flood, who’s based in the United Kingdom. ABI is forecasting the wearable computing device market will grow to 485 million annual device shipments by 2018. Other wearable
computing devices include smart clothing with a heart rate tracker embedded in the fabric, Flood said. In the health-care field, wearable computing technology also can be used for pain management. There’s a cooling strap that
people can wear on their knees, elbows, shoulders or back which controls temperature, he said. ABI has estimated that 61 per cent of the wearable technologies market this year will come from sport and activity trackers.
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Cana Wine This is the time of year that finds us exploring the beginnings of Jesus’ ministry. He does so in a variety of ways. Each Gospel has a different take. Mark tells of teaching, casting out demons and healing. Matthew relates teaching, healing, and preaching a sermon from a mountain top. In Luke we hear a sermon preached in Nazareth that riled the assembly so much they tried to throw Jesus off a cliff. And John? John begins at a wedding. The wedding’s at Cana, a village in Galilee. It sounds like a typical wedding. Lots of joy, celebration, and some fairly heavy use of the fermented grape. It’s likely the whole village was there, as well as the extended families on both sides of the marriage. Weddings, in those days, in that part of the world, celebrated more than the joining of two people. They were about building relationships, alliances and covenants between families. At Cana, Jesus’ family was being joined with another. The celebration would go on for days. And then, unthinkably, the wine ran out. Unthinkable on so many levels. For the host family to run out of wine in the middle of a celebration as important as a wedding would have meant a loss of standing in the community. In a culture steeped in traditions of honour and shame, that loss of standing would have affected every member of the family. Suitable marriages and opportunities to build other alliances might have dried up along with the wine. No wonder Jesus’ mother called on him to take steps. Filling in the role of eldest female relative, she tells the servants to follow his instructions as he acts to rescue the family honour from the brink of disaster. An audience hearing this story in Jesus’ time would have grasped the implications instinctively. On the edge of their seats as they heard it play out, they would know that only a miracle could save the family now. Jesus prolongs the tension by refusing to comply. Asserting his own authority he tells his mother he’ll be the one to decide when it’s time to step in and save the day. And then he tells the servants to fill the purification vessels. His ministry begins. The miracle is underway. As miracles should, it shifts the scene from the literal to the metaphorical, from a covenant made and upheld between families in the sight and heart of God, to an ancient covenant made between the people and God. The faith symbolized in the rituals practiced with the purification waters is revitalized with the wine they now bear to the people. The wedding’s host is astounded. This wine is richer, stronger, better than anything served before. Why didn’t the family lay this out at the beginning and serve the less expensive brands later on, when the guests were too inebriated to know the difference? So there we have it. A wedding, a covenant between families and God that saw two people and their extended families join in fate and destiny, used as the ground of understanding that framed the beginning of Jesus’ ministry in the Gospel according to John. A faith that had become more about rite and ritual than commitment and understanding was given a taste of a heady and powerful Spirit. A Spirit that would give new life, new energy and a renewed covenant to an aching and yearning people. In our time and place we too might be seen to be seeking a miracle. Wanting Jesus to step in and beef up the wine, enhance the Spirit, rebuild the faith. Where’s Mary when you need her to tell her son to get the job done and save the family from disaster? Where are the vessels, how would we fill them, and how would Jesus use them, when we did? Keith Simmonds diaconal minister Communities in Faith Pastoral Charge (Beaver Valley, Rossland, Salmo and Trail BC)
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Pope takes steps in reforming Vatican bureaucracy THE ASSOCIATED PRESS VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis named eight cardinals from around the globe Saturday to advise him on running the Catholic Church and reforming the Vatican bureaucracy, marking his first month as pope with a major initiative to reflect the universal nature of the church in key governing decisions. The advisory panel includes only one current Vatican official. The rest are cardinals from North, Central and South America, Africa, Asia, Europe and Australia. Many have been outspoken in calling for a shake-up of the Vatican bureaucracy, which was last reformed 25 years ago, while others have tried to clean up the church from sexually abusive priests. In the run-up to the conclave that elected Francis the first Latin American pope one month ago, many cardinals demanded the Vatican be more responsive to their needs on the ground and said the Holy See bureaucracy itself must be overhauled. Including representatives from each continent in a permanent advisory panel to the pope would seem to go a long way toward answering those calls. In its announcement Saturday, the Vatican said Francis got the idea to form the advisory body from the pre-conclave meetings where such complaints were aired. “He has formed a group of cardinals to advise him in the governing of the universal church and to study a revision of the apostolic constitution Pastor Bonus on the Roman Curia,” the statement said. Pope John Paul II issued Pastor Bonus in 1988, and it functions effectively as the blueprint for the administration of the Holy See, known as the Roman Curia, and the Vatican City State. The document metes out the work and jurisdictions of the congregations, pontifical councils and other offices that make up the governance of the Catholic Church. Pastor Bonus itself was a revision of the 1967 document that marked the last major reform of the Vatican bureaucracy, undertaken by Pope Paul VI. A reform of the Vatican bureaucracy has been demanded for years, given that both John Paul and Benedict XVI essentially neglected in-house administration of the Holy See in favour of other priorities. But the calls for change grew deafening last year after the leaks of papal documents exposed petty turf battles within the Vatican bureaucracy, allegations of corruption in the running of the Vatican city state, and even a purported plot by senior Vatican officials to out a prominent Catholic as gay. Francis’ advisory group will meet in its inaugural session Oct. 1-3, though Francis is already in contact with the group’s members, the Vatican said. No other dates were announced, an indication that Francis is in no particular hurry to overhaul things. The Vatican spokesman, the Rev. Federico Lombardi, stressed that the cardinals are a consultative body, not a decision-making one, and that they won’t take the place of the Vatican bureaucracy. His comments appeared aimed at reassuring Vatican bureaucrats that they weren’t being sidelined by a counterweight advisory body that better reflects the geographic distribution of today’s church. The church is growing and counts most of the world’s Catholics in the southern hemisphere, while it’s shrinking in Europe. Yet the Vatican and the 200-strong College of Cardinals, traditionally the pope’s primary advisers, remain heavily European. Lombardi said the fact that Francis selected cardinals from every continent indicated he wanted to reflect the universal nature of the church in Vatican decision-making.
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For those who are considering joining the growing ranks of backyard chicken owners in Rossland, this Saturday is your chance to spread your wings. The fifth annual Backyard Chicken Crawl is an inside look at who is raising chickens in the city, how they do it, and gives people an opportunity to ask questions about how they could join the flock. Coordinated by Rossland Real Food (RRF), the self-guided tour runs Saturday from 9:30-11:30 a.m. and is a part of the Earth Day events scheduled in the city. People can obtain a map of the crawl from the website rosslandfood.com, or go to the Rossland Library and get a hard copy. It includes biographies of the owners as well. “There is a lot of interest surrounding raising backyard hens
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he 2-out-of-4 rule. Heard of it? terms of the penalty amount assessed. Did you know that if a taxFor example, if you miss reportpayer fails to report a source ing a $2,000 T4 in year 1 and then of “T” slip income a $7,500 T5 in any of on their tax return and the following 3 years, the then within the next three penalty is assessed on years fails to report another the last offence. That’s source of “T” slip income, a $1,500 penalty on the Canada Revenue Agency $7,500. If the offences (CRA) assesses a 20 per cent were reversed in timing, penalty. the penalty would have RON Not 20 per cent of the been $400 on the $2,000. tax liability on that income, I guess you want miss but 20 per cent of the actual the small one last! Tax Tips & Pits income. So if it’s $10,000 So if you’re thinking worth of T5 investment income or T4 that the T5 slip showing a couple of wages, the penalty is $2,000 plus the hundred dollars of interest income taxes due. isn’t a big deal, just remember that if And this penalty applies even if you miss reporting it and then miss taxes had been withheld at source and a highly valued “T” slip within three forwarded to CRA. In other words, years after that, it’s that last one - the CRA may very well already have the big one in this case - that will be the taxes due, and then some, and the basis of the 20 per cent penalty. penalty could still be applied. And don’t think CRA won’t catch And it doesn’t have to be the same this missed “T” slip. Every “T” slip source of income missed twice in that issued to a taxpayer has a copy sent to four year period. Any two sources CRA and yes, they are input by CRA generate this penalty, and the second and matched to the applicable tax offence is the defining income in return. Then you get the reassess-
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ment in the mail. Ouch ... if that is the second one in four years. Avoiding this 2-out-of-4 penalty involves due diligence by the taxpayer. That is, be aware of all the “T” slips due to you, track them all down regardless of value, and be sure to input them during tax preparation. Having a perpetual list or checking your prior year’s return may draw attention to missing slips. I can’t speak for do-it-yourself software programs, but professional programs flag any year-over-year difference at the time of tax preparation – a great prompt to ask a client about a missing “T” slip. Finally, if a “T” slip arrives after you have filed, my recommendation is to do a T1 adjustment to catch that slip up to your return. If you ignore it ... regardless of value ... it could be costly. Ron Clarke has his MBA and is a business owner in Trail, providing accounting and tax services. Email him at ron.clarke@JBSbiz.ca. To read previous Tax Tips & Pits columns visit www.JBSbiz.net.
Benefits families should know There are lots of benefits and credits to help families with their expenses throughout the year and reduce the amount that they owe at tax time. Important facts · Children’s fitness tax credit – Did your children play soccer, take ballet classes, or participate in a program of physical activity in 2012? If so, you may be able to claim up to $500, per child, of the cost of these activities for a non-refundable tax credit of up to $75 for each child. You may claim an additional $500 for each eligible child who qualifies for the disability amount and for whom you have paid a minimum of $100 in eligible expenses. · Children’s arts tax credit – Did your children participate in a program of artistic, cultural, recreational, or developmental activity in 2012? If so, you may be able to claim up to $500 of the money spent per child on these activities for a nonrefundable tax credit of up to $75 for each child. You may claim an additional $500 for each eligible child who qualifies for the disability amount and for whom you have paid a minimum of $100 on registration or membership fees for an eligible program. · Child care expenses – Did your children attend daycare or a program such as a summer day camp in 2012? You or your spouse or common-law partner may be able to claim what you spent on eligible child care in 2012.
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GENERAL ELECTION The 40th Provincial General Election is Underway. Who Can Vote? You can vote if you are: • 18 years of age or older, or will be 18 on General Voting Day (May 14, 2013) • a Canadian citizen, and • a resident of British Columbia for the past six months Voter Registration is Easy Register online at elections.bc.ca/ovr or call toll-free 1-800-661-8683 until April 23, 2013. If you aren’t registered by April 23, you can register when you vote. You’ll need identification that proves both your identity and residential address. A complete list of acceptable identification is available from Elections BC. How to Nominate a Candidate A candidate must be nominated in writing by 75 eligible voters of the electoral district. Nomination kits are available from your District Electoral Officer or online at elections.bc.ca Deadline for Nominations Nominations must be delivered to your District Electoral Officer by 1 p.m. (Pacific time) on Friday, April 26, 2013.
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Bull-a-Rama ready to ride at Cominco Arena By Jim Bailey
Times Sports Editor
Thanks to the City of Trail, numerous volunteers, invaluable sponsors, and the hard work of organizers like Guy Thompson, the Kootenay Chrysler Bull-aRama is back at the Cominco Arena Apr. 27 with bigger brahmas and better riders than ever. “Without our sponsors through the years like this it wouldn’t have been possible,” said Thompson, a former Trail resident. “Every dollar we make goes back to the community, every dollar.” From humble beginnings, the event has evolved into one of Trail’s favourite spring spectacles with a family-friendly atmosphere that highlights some of Canada’s best bull riders and stock. “This will be our 12th year. I went and knocked on Al’s (Wenger) door out at Kootenay Chrysler, and asked him to get on board, and he said, ‘What, a bullriding event in this town?’ But I asked him to try it . . . and I never would have thought it would have lasted this long,” said Thompson. With a growing budget, the City of Trail has consistently put on an entertaining and top-notch event, showcasing North America’s top riders and bulls, including Claresholm’s Chad Besplug who now rides on the Professional Bull-Riding Tour and won’t be making it to Trail for this go round. “They’ve moved up into the PBR so they’re on tour. It’s like hockey from the amateur to the pros. Bullriding like ours is a stepping stone for these guys,” said Thompson. Besplug, a four-time Bull-a-Rama champ, is coming off a huge win at the Calgary Stampede in July and was crowned the 2012 Canadian Bull Riding champion. Last year was undoubtedly his
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Pyrotechnics are part of the seamless spectacle that organizers of the Kootenay Chrysler Bull-a-Rama include in the always entertaining family event, that rides into the Cominco Arena Apr. 27. best on the PBR circuit pocketing over $160,000 in winnings. Cochrane’s Jody Turner rode to victory in last year’s event with sibling Steven placing second, just two points behind his older brother. The pair will look to repeat as they return with 28 other riders for the
one-day ride. “All our entries are in and I think it’s probably one of the best entries that we’ve ever had, personnel wise,” added Thompson. The top riders will take home $12,000 in prizes including $500 bonuses for the
best ride in the long-go and the short-go courtesy of West K Concrete. The bulls were especially fresh last year and held the advantage over the cowboys, and Thompson expects similar results. “We’ve got some great bulls. We got a stock contractor out of Vernon, Teddy Marchand of Coyote Creek Bucking Bulls, and he had the top bull in all of Canada called Whiskey Jack so hopefully he is going to be here.” Along with Coyote Creek, Kelly Armstrong from Franklin Rodeo Stock also returns with his dependable stock of bilious brahmas. The family favourite mutton busting returns for up-and-coming cowboys and cowgirls ages three to five years, and under 55 pounds, led by rodeo entertainer “Slick” Josh Shepherd. “The kids mutton busting is probably as good a hit of anything we’ve tried, and we try to have a family-orientated event, and that’s always been good.” Shepherd is in his first year as a professional rodeo clown and brings energy and enthusiasm to every event, says Thompson. And of course, the evening wouldn’t be complete without the Ken McCoy Band entertaining all of Trail’s cowboys and cowgirls at the Cominco Arena barn dance at 9 p.m. Check out the Bull-a-Rama Facebook page. “Like” the page and automatically be entered to win two free adult tickets to the event; also enter the contest to win two children’s tickets. Winners will be announced Monday. Adult tickets are $22, children $10 in advance and can be purchased at Kootenay Chrysler, Pharmasave, Ferraro Foods Rossland, and Valley Petro Canada. There is a maximum of 15 entrants for the Mutton bustin’. To sign up or for more info call 364-0888.
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Jump into the pool with Greater Trail Stingrays By Jim Bailey
Times Sports Editor
The Trail Stingrays Swim Club is back in the water and inviting local swimmers to come join the fun. The club is in full spring-recruiting mode this April encouraging club members to bring a friend to the pool for the upcoming season. “Everyone is welcome, we’d just like grow our numbers in all age groups,” says Stingray coach Samme Beatson. Anyone over six can join the club, the only prerequisite is the ability to swim a length of the pool. The club starts its season in earnest May, 1 and this year, with the addition of a co-coach, promises to be twice as competitive and twice as fun as last season. “I’m really excited,
this summer there fourth straight region- sessions interesting just one or two pracis going to be a new al championship. with skills instruc- tices per week or howco-head coach work“This year we’re tion and drills, stroke ever many they want.” ing with me, Amanda mostly focused on training, diving and Making new friends Macasso, so I’m pretty growing our club’s flip turns and include while doing something excited about that numbers and having outdoor activities that is both fun, interbecause with two head fun, but I know we combined with dry esting, and healthy is coaches I feel like we still have a great group land training sessions a great way to spend can do a lot more with of kids who are very throughout the sum- the summer. On Apr. the club,” said Beatson. motivated to be good mer. 29 the Stingrays will “I feel like it’s going to swimmers, and I have The Stingrays swim hold a barbecue/regisshape up to be another faith in our coach- three days per week in tration night from great season.” ing staff this year, so May, then ramps it up 5-8 p.m. at the Trail Macasso is I think we’ll still be at to five days per week Aquatic Centre. returning to Trail the top,” said Beatson. from June to August, Learn more about Jim Bailey photo coach her old swim The Trail Stingrays are on the lookout for new Training intensifies but the club is flexible. the Trail Stingrays by team after completing swimmers and will host a registration/barbecue as the summer pro“If someone has visiting their new webUniversity. gresses but coaches other commitments site at www.stingrays. on Apr. 29 at the Trail Aquatic Centre. A highlight of the keep the swimming they can choose to do ca. Stingray experience is joining the team as it travels to various cities for swim meets throughout the swim season, culminat250-364-2825 ing, for some, in the Eclipse 18137 Old Waneta Road At participating provincial meet in Save up to TRAIL BC stores Vancouver. oktire.com $80 on select All season traction reliability The Stingrays also sets of enjoy a history of Smooth, quiet ride 4 Toyo Tires excellence, winning Valid until June 2nd, 2013 Excellent cornering and braking performance five of six swim meets in 2012 including a
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SCOREBOARD Baseball AMERICAN LEAGUE
East Division W L Pct Boston 10 4 0.714 New York 8 5 0.615 Baltimore 7 7 0.5 Toronto 6 9 0.4 Tamp Bay 5 9 0.357 Central Division W L Pct Detroit 9 5 0.643 Kan City 8 6 0.571 Chicago 7 8 0.467 Minnesota 6 7 0.462 Cleveland 5 8 0.385 West Division W L Pct Oakland 12 4 0.75 Texas 9 6 0.6 Seattle 6 10 0.375 L. A. 4 10 0.286 Houston 4 11 0.267
Miami GB 1.5 3 4.5 5 GB 1 2.5 2.5 3.5 GB 2.5 6 7 7.5
NATIONAL LEAGUE East Division W L Pct GB Atlanta 12 2 0.857 Wash 9 6 0.6 3.5 New York 7 6 0.538 4.5 Phila 6 9 0.4 6.5
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3 12 0.2 Central Division W L Pct St. Louis 8 6 0.571 Cinci 8 7 0.533 Pittsburgh 7 7 0.5 Milwaukee 6 8 0.429 Chicago 5 9 0.357 West Division W L Pct Colorado 10 4 0.714 Arizona 8 6 0.571 San Fran 9 7 0.563 Dodgers 7 8 0.467 San Diego 5 10 0.333
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American League Today’s Games Dodgers (Ryu 2-1) at Baltimore (Hammel 2-1), 7:05 N.Y. Yankees (Pettitte 2-0) at Toronto (Morrow 0-1), 7:07 Kansas City (Shields 1-2) at Boston (Buchholz 3-0), 7:10 Oakland (Anderson 1-2) at Tampa Bay (Cobb 1-1), 7:10 Seattle (J.Saunders 1-1) at Texas (Darvish 2-1), 8:05 p.m. Cleveland (Myers 0-2) at Houston (Harrell 0-2), 8:10 Minnesota (Worley 0-2) at Chicago White Sox (Peavy
2-1), 8:10 p.m. Detroit (Ani.Sanchez 2-0) at Angels (Hanson 1-1), 10:05 National League Today’s Games Atlanta (Hudson 2-0) at Pitts (W.Rodriguez 1-0), 7:05 p.m. L.A. Dodgers (Ryu 2-1) at Baltimore (Hammel 2-1), 7:05 St. Louis (J.Garcia 1-0) at Phila (Halladay 1-2), 7:05 Miami (Slowey 0-2) at Cincinnati (Latos 0-0), 7:10 Wash (Strasburg 1-2) at N.Y. Mets (Harvey 3-0), 7:10 p.m. Chicago Cubs (Samardzija 1-2) at Milwaukee (Estrada 1-0), 8:10 p.m. Arizona (Kennedy 1-1) at Colorado (Chacin 2-0), 8:40 San Diego (Volquez 0-3) at San Francisco (Bumgarner 3-0), 10:15 p.m.
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EASTERN CONFERENCE GP W L OT Pts y-Pittsburg 43 33 10 0 66 x-Boston 42 26 11 5 57 d-Washing 43 24 17 2 50 x-Montreal 43 26 12 5 57
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Canada makes move at Worlds Toronto 43 24 14 5 53 Ottawa 42 22 14 6 50 Islanders 43 22 16 5 49 Rangers 42 21 17 4 46 Winnipeg 43 22 19 2 46 Buffalo 44 19 19 6 44 Phila 43 19 21 3 41 Jersey 42 15 17 10 40 Tamp Bay 43 17 22 4 38 Carolina 42 17 23 2 36 Florida 42 13 23 6 32 WESTERN CONFERENCE GP W L OT Pts z-Chicago 42 33 5 4 70 x-Anaheim 43 27 10 6 60 d-Vancover43 24 12 7 55 L Angeles 43 24 14 5 53 San Jose 43 23 13 7 53 Minnesota 43 24 16 3 51 St. Louis 42 24 16 2 50 Columbus 44 21 16 7 49 Detroit 43 20 16 7 47 Dallas 42 21 18 3 45 Phoenix 42 18 17 7 43 Edmonton 42 16 19 7 39 Calgary 43 17 22 4 38 Nashville 44 15 21 8 38 Colorado 43 14 22 7 35 d-division leader x-clinched playoff spot y-clinched division z-clinched conference
THE CANADIAN PRESS FREDERICTON - Canada’s hopes for a three-medal performance at the 2013 world senior and world mixed doubles curling championships took a significant step forward on Thursday. After some early struggles, Canada’s mixed doubles team of Robert Desjardins and Isabelle Neron of Saguenay, Que., moved to within a victory of locking up a tiebreaker berth with an 11-3 win over South Korea’s Ahn Jae-Sung and Synn Hyun-Ho. Desjardins and Neron take on China’s Yanlong Ma and Xinna Yu in Thursday’s late draw. A win there would set up a third-place tiebreaker with the Russian duo of Alexey Kamnev and Yana Nekrasova on Friday morning. Meanwhile, Rob Armitage’s senior men’s team from Red Deer, Alta. won a showdown of unbeat-
en teams, beating Swedenss Karl Nordlund 5-2 to lock up a berth in Saturday’s semifinals. Later Thursday, Cathy King’s senior women’s team from St. Albert, Alta., tried to lock up first place and a spot in the semifinals with a victory over Austria’s Veronika Huber. Against the South Koreans, Desjardins and Neron set the tone early, taking four in the first end, and then scoring back-to-back deuces in the fifth and sixth ends. “We’ve been raising our game, and we’re getting a few breaks, too,” Desjardins said. “Some of the games, we weren’t playing very well but we weren’t getting any breaks, either. When you make half-shots and the opponent makes perfect shots, there’s no way you’ll win. Now we’re making great shots and the opponents are making halfshots.”
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World sledge hockey final may never end
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world championship. Corbin Watson needed to make just six saves for the shutout. He has yet to allow a goal in the tournament.
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THE CANADIAN PRESS GOYANG, South Korea - Canada will play for the gold medal at the IPC Sledge Hockey World Championship for the first time since 2008 after a 5-0 semifinal win over the Czech Republic on Thursday. The Canadians will face the defending champion United States in Saturday’s final. “It’s a great feeling,” Canada’s Marc Dorion said. “Every time we come to a tournament like the World Championships, it’s our goal to get into that gold-medal game. We’re very happy and very excited.” Captain Greg Westlake scored the game’s first two goals early in the second period to start the offence for Canada. Dominic Larocque and Dorion scored 27 seconds apart late in the second period for a 4-0 lead after 30 minutes. Adam Dixon added a short-handed goal
Greater Trail Minor Hockey would like to thank all the people and businesses that made our Kraft Hockeyville a huge success.
that there seem to be strong hopes for local minor ball down the road, but it is a serious blow to fans not to have those minors’ highest level to follow. One hopes the Orioles will soon announce they are continuing to compete, and post a schedule, and that Legion ball will make a comeback sooner than later. The younger groups are well worth supporting, but the better the level of ball the happier celebrants of the, “Church of Baseball,” will be. • Speaking of comebacks - although they are unlikely to reemerge as a sports (or anything else) sponsor anytime soon, the Rex
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Become a strong swimmer for life Swimmers of all abilities are welcome Registration is April 17th and April 29th at the Trail Aquatic Centre 5-8 pm Contact us through our new website: www.trailstingrays.ca
People that came out to help at the voting stations: Mike Bowcock, Debbie Wallace, Cindy Vinish Daryl Palmer, Donal Park, Jo-Lynne Bignell Alexander Forshaw, Theresa Buckley, Nicole Valliere, Mandy Paulsen And a big thank you to all the people who voted for Ken Koshey
Kootenay Lake Levels April 18, 2013
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: 1740.69 ft. 7 day forecast: Up 4 to 6 inches. 2012 peak:1753.78 ft. 2011 peak:1751.71 ft.
Nelson:
Present level: 1739.82 ft. 7 day forecast: Up 4 to 6 inches.
Hotel seems to have re-opened as permanently as the economy permits.
My original obit from last year was legit, but, things change.
Kootenay South Youth Soccer Association is now holding try-outs for: • U/11 & U/12 Development teams • U/13 - U/18 Rep teams
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site. It’s a very big deal for those involved, which includes some interested parties here, and it can’t hurt for everyone to cross their fingers on Canada’s behalf before bedding down Friday night. The team and event are worth at least as much support as, say, mixed doubles and senior curling and the ever increasing U-whatever levels of hockey that also have global playdowns. • It’s bad news that the Trail Jays won’t be in the Butler Park mix this summer. It’s a nice park and a good place to spend a few hours, day or night. It is a positive
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and the U.S. each have two golds, with the Americans being twotime defending champions. Not that much of the world cares. Searching Google and Ask.com for information on the tourney brings up only Wikipedia and the Hockey Canada website, which provides basic information other than about Canada’s team. A separate search for USA Hockey leads, eventually to American views. The U.S. site claims the final, which starts at 12:30 a.m. Saturday, will be, “aired free of charge,” but doesn’t say where. I assume it means it will stream on the USA Hockey
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Watson and his counterpart in the U.S. net have been incredibly stingy. Watson has yet to concede a goal in the tournament - Team Canada’s only defensive blemish came in a 4-3 win against Russia, a game featuring backup netminder Benoit St. Amand in which the Canadians actually held a 4-0 lead - and the Americans routed the round robin field, 17-0 before finally surrendering one lone marker against the Russians in the semifinal. Whichever team scores, it seems like, will top the all time field for titles in the tournament. Canada
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“changed” and she can no longer talk to me. We used to be able to talk about everything, and now Jenny feels that I bring up God too often. My faith has deepened, but I remind Jenny that I am still the mother I’ve always been, albeit older. But she has decided to cut off communication for an unspecified period of time, saying she “needs space.” Jenny has an illness that flares up periodically, and she takes steroids regularly. I’m concerned that this is affecting her behavior, making it more extreme. I suggested she speak with her doctor, but she insists the
resorted to self-harm. I am worried for her. She says she wants help, but she doesn’t want people to know she’s cutting. I respect this, so please tell me what to do. -- Helpless in Illinois Dear Helpless: Some people resort to cutting as a way to cope with intense emotional pain. The problem, of course, is that it’s not a useful way to manage pain. The cutting will create scars, she might accidentally cut too deeply, and if the cutting continues, it can become compulsive and addictive. Some people who cut also suffer from underlying depression or other mental health issues. You don’t say how old your friend is, but please encourage her to talk to a professional. This might mean confiding in her parents or other relatives, or a doctor, school counselor or teacher, or going to a nearby mental health clinic. This
is not something that either of you should keep secret. Discussing her family problems will help, and a counselor can work with her to find more productive ways to deal with her emotional pain. Dear Annie: I don’t get why everyone
feels they have to give hints to those guests who stay too late. Why not just say, “I loved our visit, but I have to get up early in the morning,” or “I’m having trouble staying awake”? If someone was rude enough to say, “If they’re going to
be here all night, better make up a pallet on the floor,” that would be the last time we ever visited. -- Simi Valley, Calif. Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar.
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steroids aren’t a problem. I’m baffled and hurt. We used to have wonderful talks. Her little brother adores her, and it breaks my heart to think their relationship has been put on hold. Any advice? -Upset Up North Dear Upset: You may be right about the steroids, but even so, you cannot force Jenny to address it. You need to back off a bit and let Jenny work through this herself. Send her a note saying you love her and miss her, but you will respect her decision and wait for her to get in touch. If nothing changes within, say, six months, you might consider asking one of your other grown children to act as an intermediary to find out whether more is going on and how you might be able to improve things. Dear Annie: My friend is going through a rough time with her family. She has
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Dear Annie: I have grown children from my first marriage. I now have a 7-year-old son from my second marriage, and we are home-schooling him. My older children, who all attended public school, aren’t terribly keen on this. One of them, “Jenny,” criticizes home-schooling and then gets into what she considers insufficient socialization. She says if her baby brother doesn’t turn out right, it’s because I deprived him of something. When she’s finished with that topic, she criticizes the condition of our 30-year-old house. Then she says my house is too cluttered, which I admit, but it’s fairly well organized, and I regularly donate old clothing and appliances. Jenny has offered to help me with the clutter, but I suspect that’s an excuse to throw away all of my things. Jenny’s latest complaint is that I’ve
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Homes Wanted WANTED IN ROSSLAND: HOUSE or CONDO To Rent or Buy for June 1st. Reasonable pricing. Can commit to Long term lease of 1 yr, minimum 3 bedroom with yard & garden space. Upper Rossland or Red Mtn. Resort area preferred. We are a family with behaved outdoor dog & cat. Professional couple with steady income and children. Please call 250-362-7681 evenings & weekends or 250-2312174 daytime. Monika
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1148 Bay Ave, Trail
Castlegar 2 Bdrm Apt 900 sq ft. F/S, D/W, laundry on site, grassed fenced yard one parking stall per apt. Clean bright and quiet. Ground level N/S, N/P $725/mth + utilities, 365-5070, leave msg Ermalinda Apartments, Glenmerry. Adults only. N/P, N/S. 1-2 bdrms. Ph. 250.364.1922
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Pend d’Oreille $499,000 W NE
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Francesco Estates, Glenmerry. Adults only. N/P, N/S, 1-3 bdrms. Phone 250.368.6761. PARKSIDE APARTMENTS. Large 1bdrm., close to all amenities, river view, a/c, insuite laundry. Call 250-3687897
TRAIL, Rossland Ave., 3bdrm. avail. immed. f/s, w/d. dishwasher, newly renovated, N/S, N/P. $750/mo. 250-368-1361
Century21Mountainview Realty 1-250-365-9791
TRAIL, spacious 1&2bdrm. apartment. Adult building, perfect for seniors/ professionals. Cozy, clean, quiet, comfortable. Must See. 250-3681312
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The Director, Human Resources & Corporate Services is responsible for developing HR strategies, policies, processes, practices and programs to support the organizations activities including recruitment and selection, performance managements, learning and development, succession planning, pension and benefits, payroll, compensation, and employee relations. The Director is accountable to the President and Chief Executive Officer and works closely with the executive team providing advice and expertise on HR related items. The Director is also accountable to the Board on executive hiring and compensation related items ensuring that the organization is compliant with WKH 3XEOLF 6HFWRU (PSOR\HUV¶ &RXQFLO SROLFLHV DQG JXLGHOLQHV 7KLV UROH LV DOVR UHVSRQVLEOH IRU providing leadership and oversight of corporate services activities. Qualifications: A University degree in Human Resources Management or equivalent with 10+ years of senior Human Resources leadership experience Proven accountability for developing and implementing strategic initiatives and leading all aspects of HR Management Effective verbal and written communications skills with the ability to influence at an executive level up to and including the Board of Directors Solid understanding of business and financial management including budgets, cost controls and financial systems Sound decision maker and problem solver; is willing to make difficult decisions for the betterment of the organization &RQVLGHUDEOH H[SHULHQFH ZLWK WKH WHFKQLFDO DVSHFWV RI WKH 3XEOLF 6HFWRU (PSOR\HUV¶ &RXQFLO would be desirable Columbia Power is a Crown Corporation located in Castlegar, BC in the southern interior of British Columbia. The Castlegar area offers a moderate climate, outstanding indoor/outdoor recreational opportunities, reasonably priced housing, good access to medical care and excellent educational facilities. Columbia Power offers an attractive compensation and benefit package including relocation assistance. To apply for this position, click this link: careers@columbiapower.org and attach your cover letter and resume, or email them with the reference number in the subject line to: careers@columbiapower.org. The closing date is April 29, 2013
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Salmo $114,900 G DIN UIL S 2 B LOT
Montrose $185,000
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Downtown Trail $173,900
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Fruitvale
Trail
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WANETA MANOR 2bdrm., NS,NP, Senior oriented, underground parking 250-3688423 WARFIELD, 1BD. F/S. Coin laundry, storage. Secure bldg. N/S, N/P. $625. util.incl. 250367-2154 W. Trail. 1 bdrm executive suite. Reno’d, furnished, F/S, W/D, HW flrs, clw ft tub/shower. $800./mo. Incl elec, heat, basic cable, wifi, linens, dishes, small yard. NP, NS, ref. req. 250.304.2781.
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E.TRAIL, 2bd. house & 2bd. apt. available. 250-362-3316 FRUITVALE, A-frame chalet at Park Siding. $475./mo. plus utilities. Avail. immed. S/F. Approved pets. 250-367-7042 TRAIL, 3BDRM., newly renovated, new wood floors, 250368-9558 WANTED quiet renter; Montrose small 2bd. FS, NO PETS, $425/mo 250-367-7005 W.TRAIL, small 1bdrm, may be 2bdrm house. $450./mo. 250-551-0267
NICELY FINISHED 3200sq.ft., +ample parking, centrally located, ideal for medical or dental office. 250-368-1312
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MLS# 2216561
MLS# 2213202
MLS# 2218695
MLS# 2211391
MLS# 2218775
MLS# 22217644
MLS# 2216882
Montrose $495,000
Montrose $395,000
Fruitvale Rural $389,900
Rossland $345,000
Rossland $345,000
Genelle $339,000
Montrose $324,000
Patty Leclerc-Zanet 250-231-4490
Jack McConnachie 250-368-5222
Patty Leclerc-Zanet 250-231-4490
Fred Behrens 250-368-1268
Rob Burrus 250-231-4420
Fred Behrens 250-368-1268
Fred Behrens 250-368-1268
Double Garage
2011 ction Constru
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MLS# 2216387
MLS# 2217586
MLS# 2218320
MLS# 2218337
MLS# 2218271
MLS# 2218147
MLS# 2216917
Rossland $280,000
Trail $259,900
Fruitvale $249,900
Trail $224,900
Warfield $199,900
Rossland $199,900
Rossland $199,000
Marie Claude 250-512-1153
Patty Leclerc-Zanet 250-231-4490
Rhonda van Tent 250-231-7575
Rhonda van Tent 250-231-7575
Rhonda van Tent 250-231-7575
Marie Claude 250-512-1153
Marie Claude 250-512-1153
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MLS# 2217804
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MLS# 2219089
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MLS# 2217685
Trail $172,000
Fruitvale $185,000
Fruitvale $169,000
Trail $154,900
Trail $149,000
Trail $99,500
Rossland $52,000
Fred Behrens 250-368-1268
Rob Burrus 250-231-4420
Rob Burrus 250-231-4420
Rhonda van Tent 250-231-7575
Rob Burrus 250-231-4420
Nathan Kotyk 250-231-9484
Marie Claude 250-512-1153
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saturday horoscope By Francis Drake For Sunday, April 21, 2013 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Ego battles with bosses and authority figures are likely today, because you feel highly independent t. (In truth, Aries people don’t like to be told what to do.) TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Quarrels about secrets or something that was hidden from you might erupt
today. You are probably dealing with someone who refuses to help you, which is why you are upset. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Quarrels with others, especially in group situations, might arise today because people are hotheaded and not willing to compromise. Avoid nastiness by staying light on your feet. (You’re clever with words.)
Patty Leclerc-Zanet 250-231-4490
Fred Behrens 250-368-1268
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Disputes with people in authority are hard to avoid today. Perhaps this will give you a chance to clear the air and put your cards on the table. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Avoid controversial subjects like politics, religion and racial issues today. People are just looking for a reason to have a fight.
Rob Burrus 250-231-4420
Jack McConnachie 250-368-5222
VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Differences about how to share something or divide an inheritance might arise today. This is a poor day to discuss jointly held property. But it’s a good day to get rid of what you no longer need. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Be patient with partners and close friends today, because arguments can easily erupt. Who needs this? Not you. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Don’t force your views on others today. Instead, use your strong energy to clean up your workplace. Get rid of what is surplus and no longer necessary.
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Marie Claude Germain 250-512-1153
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Be patient with children. This is also a rocky day for romance, so try to avoid arguments, because they will be nasty. Take it easy. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) You might want to clean up garbage areas or attack plumbing problems at home today. It’s a good day to recycle and get rid of useless stuff. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) You have a lot of mental energy today if you want to study something. However, don’t coerce others to agree with your point of view. Easy does it. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Avoid arguments about money and possessions
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today because they will arise easily. In part, it’s because you are so hung up on one idea that it crowds out everything else in your mind. YOU BORN TODAY You appreciate beauty and have excellent taste. You’re a caring individual who strives for excellence in standards. You want the approval of others. You have a good head for money and are energetic in your daily activities. Most of you, especially females, are generous and giving. In your year ahead, you will work hard to construct or build something. Your rewards soon will follow. Birthdate of: British Royal, Queen Elizabeth II; Roy Dupuis, actor; James McAvoy, actor. (c) 2013 King Features Syndicate, Inc.
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For Monday, April 22, 2013 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) This is a poor day to discuss finances. No one is willing to part with money, including you. However, it’s a good day to draw up a budget. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Relations with partners and close friends are strained today. People are aloof and prefer to keep to themselves. Don’t take this personally. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You will prefer to work alone today, because you don’t feel particularly social. Duties and obligations come first. (It’s just one of those days.) CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Relations with others, especially in group situations, are strained. The best thing to do is to just grin and bear it, because people feel cut off from each other today. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) This is a poor day to
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ask for permission from an authority figure, because the answer likely will be no. Just attend to business as usual, and accomplish as much as you can. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) You might feel cut off from others today. You might feel lonely. Don’t take anything seriously; this is just a passing influence. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Financial matters look discouraging today. This is a poor day to ask for a loan or assistance from anyone because people are tightfisted today. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Don’t worry if you don’t feel particularly sociable today, because many people feel this way. It’s easy to build a wall to hide behind. Fortunately, this is a short-lived influence. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) You might feel deflated or discouraged by someone in authority today. Or perhaps an older or more experienced
co-worker is critical of your efforts. Just let this go. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Children might feel like an increased burden or responsibility today, and this might be the case. After all, children are a blessing, but they are also a lot of work. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Relations with authority figures in the family are difficult today. People are hiding behind masks and acting remote and unreachable. This will be gone by tomorrow. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) You might be worried about things today or even feeling a bit fearful. Don’t give this a lot of attention, because by tomorrow, everything will look different. YOU BORN TODAY You embrace two different qualities: You are casual and down to earth, and yet you are an imposing person who makes a strong impression on others. Many of you establish systems of ideas and organi-
zations because you have the skill to stage events. Despite this, you often are a loner. A major change might take place in the coming year, perhaps as significant as what took place around 2004. Birthdate of: Jack Nicholson, actor; Amber Heard, actress; Sherri Shepherd, TV host. For Tuesday, April 23, 2013 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) This is a marvelous day to talk to anyone, because you’re eager to communicate with others. In particular, you’ll be successful talking to groups as well as relatives and neighbors. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Research might yield positive information that boosts your earnings. It’s important to know this so that you will make the effort. “There’s money in them thar hills!” GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You want to talk to others about the larger issues in life, especially your dreams for the future. You’re wondering what is possible for you and what you might achieve. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) This is a marvelous day to make a great impression on authority figures -- bosses, parents, teachers and VIPs.
They see you as someone who gets the big picture and thinks in broad strokes. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Any study will delight you today, because you’re eager to learn something. You want to expand your experience of life. Talk to people about politics, philosophy, religion and profound subjects. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) This is a good time to discuss how to share something or divide an inheritance. All discussions about shared property will be mutually beneficial. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Because you and others feel so optimistic and upbeat today, schmoozing and hanging out together will be fun! One thing is certain: Your conversations will be interesting. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Work-related travel is likely today. This is also an excellent day to talk to groups or get people to jump on board and endorse your ideas. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) A wonderful, playful day! Enjoy fun times with children. Sports events, especially with groups and clubs will be a positive experience for everyone.
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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) If you have to make home repairs today, you will happily do so. In fact, someone from another culture might help you. You also might have a group meeting at your place to learn something new. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Teachers, writers, actors and salespeople are empowered today because they’re filled with positive ideas. When you’re speaking from a happy space, people listen. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Trust your moneymaking ideas, because you are confident and not afraid to dream big. However, if shopping, you might be tempted to go overboard. (Caution.) YOU BORN TODAY Security is important to you both at home and in your job. This is why many of you will remain in a chosen activity for a lifetime. You keenly observe others and are a conscientious parent/teacher. You have a quick mind and verbal skills. A lovely year awaits you. It will be more social, and all your relationships will improve. Birthdate of: William Shakespeare, writer/actor; Jaime King, actress/model; Dev Patel, actor. (c) 2013 King Features Syndicate, Inc.
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Cutting through
Sheri Regnier photo
DSG Communications, a fibre optic infrastructure company based in Kimberley, began construction for installation of a new fibre optic network in downtown Trail this week. What this means for the city is faster and higher quality Internet service; and a greater capacity to send complicated and detailed information. The city’s cost for the project is $145,000, which includes a grant from the Southern Interior Development Trust. The workers pictured are cutting through the pavement in order to install the communication lines.
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$79,000
Jodi Beamish 250-231-2331
$195,000
3bdrm, 1 bath home on fully fenced lot. Home features newer windows, newer roof, new hot water tank and updated electrical. The radiant heat is perfect for anyone suffering from allergies. Call now.
926 Redstone Drive, Rossland
2485 LeRoi Avenue, Rossland
$78,900
Call Terry 250-231-1101
$174,000
Will be freshly painted professionally inside and out ASAP! 2 bedroom character home with garage, cheaper than rent with upgraded wiring, plumbing, kitchen, roof and more! Only $79,000! Call now before it’s gone!
Convenient location and lovely views, this home is move in ready. The plumbing, wiring and most of the flooring has been updated. Bonus is a second kitchen, full bath and outside access in the basement for separate living. This one will go quick. Call now!
Have you ever dreamed of living at a Golf Course? This attractively priced lot is situated in a neighbourhood of fine homes with great views and in close proximity to all of Rossland’s recreational opportunities.
Fantastic Location!! This sunny 2 bedroom home sits on a great 60 x 100 corner lot with great views. Over 1200 sq.ft. on the main floor. Lots of windows, great garden potential and covered parking.
Call Deanne (250) 231-0153
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3397 Laurel Crescent, Trail
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Great open floor plan with superb kitchen with newer cabinets, solid surface counter tops, lots of storage and built in china cabinet. Vaulted ceilings and lots of windows. Beautiful hardwood flooring. Features 3 bdrms (or could be 2 bdrm and a den). This home is a pleasure to view.
Great price for a Glenmerry townhouse, in good condition. Quick possession possible. Easy care living with small yard, the backyard is fenced and has a small patio. These townhouses have a charm about them and offer 3 bdrms, 11/2 baths. Basement ready to finish how you would like. Call your REALTOR® for a showing today.
Cozy, cute and nicely updated 2 bdrm home with laundry room and storage space in the basement. The lot is in the process of being subdivided and this home will sit on an approx 60x50 lot. Quick possession available!
1 bdrm condo with new flooring, amazing southern views and great sun exposure. The building has shared laundry, fitness room, games room and sauna. Call your REALTOR® today!
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Fantastic opportunity- 29 subdividable acres for your dream home, hobby farm or to hold as an investment. Treed with large level building sites and plenty of privacy. Electricity and telephone available at property line. Call your REALTOR® today to view this opportunity.
Call Mary M (250) 231-0264
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Call Christine (250) 512-7653
Call Art (250) 368-8818
2213 – 4th Avenue, Rossland
$143,000
Ron & Darlene Your STING NEW LI
409 Rossland Avenue, Trail
3 bdrm home in Sunningdale. Vinyl siding, ac- u/g sprinklers, 24 x 20 shop with ventilation. Mechanical upgrades call your REALTOR® for a viewing.
A lot of house - 3 floors of living - 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms - only 13 years old - looking for a family that requires room - This is it! - asking price is $179,900 just above assessed value seller is motivated. Great location.
39 Hazelwood Drive, Trail $249,000
Call Mark (250) 231-5591
Call Mark (250) 231-5591
Great Sunningdale location. Great family home. Great price. 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home. Exceptionally well built. Oak floors, fireplace, large dining area, patio and double garage. Call Ron and Darlene for a personal viewing of this fine character home.
Tonnie Stewart
Cell: 250-365-9665
ext 33
tonniestewart@shaw.ca www.kootenayhomes.com
Ron Allibone
ext 45
Cell: 250-368-1162
ron@hometeam.ca www.kootenayhomes.com
Deanne Lockhart ext 41
Mary Amantea
deannelockhart@shaw.ca www.kootenayhomes.com Mark Wilson ext 30
mamantea@telus.net www.kootenayhomes.com
Darlene Abenante ext 23
mark.wilson@century21.ca www.kootenayhomes.com
darlene@hometeam.ca www.kootenayhomes.com
Cell: 250-231-0153
Cell: 250-231-5591
Cell: 250-521-0525
Cell: 250.231.0527
ext 26
Call Terry 250-231-1101
Local Home Team
We Sell Great Homes!
$179,900
1004 Regan Crescent, Trail $227,900
$250,000
4 bdrm, 2 bath home on a quiet street , close to high school, shopping and on a bus route! Features include a covered patio, private sundeck. detached garage, plenty of parking, a bright, sunny dining room. Call for a viewing now!
STING NEW LI
956 Spokane Street, Trail
$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 Tonnie (250) 365-9665
347 Railway Lane, Trail $118,500
Ron 368-1162 Darlene 231-0527
Richard Daoust
Cell: 250-368-7897
ext 24
richard.daoust@century21.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
This home offers 4 bdrms - 2 baths and full loft area for extra living space/studio/ playroom, air conditioning, new flooring in kitchen/bathroom the list goes on. Excellent value for this move in ready home.
Jodi Beamish
Cell: 250-231-2331
ext 51
jodi.beamish@century21.ca 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
#12-1005 Mountain View Road, Red Mountain
$239,000
Ski right to your door, or x country or Mountain bike, road bike, hike or mountain climb, or you can just relax in the large hot tub. Sit back in your beautiful tastefully appointed corner unit overlooking Red Mountain Village. This can be yours at a fraction of what you would expect to pay! Call Richard (250) 368-7897