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School district moves closer to final budget BY SHERI REGNIER Times Staff
The big cuts came early – now it is a matter of reorganizing facilities and shifting costs, as the deadline looms for School District 20 (SD20) to produce and enact a balanced budget for the 2013/14 year. On Monday at Trail Middle School (TMS), SD20 Superintendent Greg Luterbach, held an open public meeting to present further cuts he is recommending to balance the budget next year. With a deficit of over $500,000 to be balanced in its fourth draft, the proposed operating budget for the 2013 school year has very little wiggle room. “The biggest thing that happened is that we had to reorganize facilities in Rossland, Blueberry and Castlegar,” said Mark Wilson SD20 trustee. “Now, without losing teachers, number one is that we didn’t have to cut the services to students or increase the size of the classrooms, which was an option at the start.” In efforts to reduce administration costs, SD 20 will be eliminating another elementary vice principal (VP) position.
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Luterbach explained that because Fruitvale Elementary School (FES) has almost the same enrolment as Glenmerry and Kinnaird, where those positions were cut a few years ago, FES will lose its vice principal and make it “equal” across the board. “The only elementary VP left is at the Twin Rivers/Castlegar Primary, which has two physical campuses and 440 students,” he explained. The projected savings for the operating budget from these cuts is $18,000 this year, and an additional $23,000 next year, said Luterbach. A restructure in the information technology department is projected to reduce costs by almost $100,000. By reducing (in half) iPads, lap tops and lab allocations to secondary schools, Luterbach projects to net a savings of $72,000. “Students will still get schoolbased mobile devices, but this plan will stretch it out from four to six years,” he said. Additionally, moving a site specific technician to a help-desk based structure is projected to save $25,000. See OFFICE, Page 3
Silver anniversary for choir’s sweet sounds Harmony Choir celebrates 25 years with performance on Saturday BY SHERI REGNIER Times Staff
Since 1988, the Harmony Choir has been bringing people together in song. On Saturday, in the Charles Bailey Theatre at 7 p.m., the choir will serenade the audience by celebrating 25 years of melodies in this season’s concert finale. Over the decades, there has been a change of faces along with a progression in harmony, but one thing remains a constant with the choir. “You don’t have to audition or be able to read music,” said Karen
Howard, 25-year member. “All that is required is a love of music and enthusiasm for song, along with a small commitment,” she said. Howard has always loved to sing, and jumped at the chance to join the choir in its inaugural year. “I hadn’t had the chance to sing since high school, and I love to sing,” she said. “The very first year was fun and big, with more members than now. Maybe because choirs in high school were still a big thing back then. “For awhile, it was one of those things that kind of fell away, but seems to becoming popular again,” she added. Aside from the size of the choir, See DIRECTOR, Page 3
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Workers from DSG Communications continued to slice through areas of Trail for installation of a new fibre optic network in the downtown core. The machine pictured cleans a trench where the cable will be buried. The installation of the line was expected to be completed today.
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Trail firefighters committed $1,000 out of their own pockets and presented the B.C. Professional Fire Fighters Burn Fund with a cheque for $15,000. They were joined by firefighters throughout the province to contribute a total of $866,000 towards the new centre that will be built in Vancouver. The new $13.1 million Burn Fund Centre will provide eight short-term stay units to meet the critical shortfall in appropriate accommodation for burn and trauma patients and their family caregivers.
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Office move considered FROM PAGE 1 In efforts to cut spending by $20,000, the board is considering selling or sub-leasing its current office space in the Fortis Building, and moving the location to East Trail. “We have space at TMS to house all our staff and services, and we are looking into this for September,” explained Luterbach The sale of Sunningdale School for $70,000 this spring, means a reduction of $10,000 in the utilities budget as SD20 no longer has to heat or secure the former school site. Additionally, the elimination of all utilities, custodial and otherwise, from Blueberry Creek and the Warfield satellite maintenance shop will net a savings of almost $30,000. Although closing facilities and reducing custodial duties is a cost saving measure, during the open question period after the presentation, Roger Smith, representing CUPE Local 1285, addressed the human toll that is being felt by the cuts. Staff is getting older and stressed out, with people at their breaking point, said Smith. “We are feeling like our jobs have become a liability for a budget.” In a closed meeting today at TMS, Smith and other members from CUPE, KCTU, and DPAC will have an opportunity to address the board to discuss the proposed cuts. The trustees will be discussing the budget at its second reading on April 29, at the Blueberry Creek School. On May, 3, a special open board meeting will held at TMS at 6 p.m. at which time the budget will be enacted after a third reading. For detailed information on the budget, visit SD20.bc.ca.
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Daycare plans for old Sunningdale School By Sheri Regnier Times Staff
In an effort to reduce costs, a bargain of a deal was struck between the school district and an area business. Disposition of Property Bylaw #1201 was given a third reading last month at an SD 20 meeting; which enacted the sale of Sunningdale School for the amount of $70,000 to a business from Slocan. The Brent Kennedy Learning Centre, located on Hwy 6 in South Slocan, has bought the building with a plan to open a daycare. “Right now there is a line-up for daycares in this town,” said school trustee Mark Wilson. “It’s a good move.” The sale was a cost cutting measure as the building, used only for storage since the school closure in 2003, cost the school district over $10,000 a year in utility bills. In March 2012, the seven-room school, along with a gymnasium and teachers’ lounge, was listed for $249,000 through ReMax, to be sold in “as is” condition. Only the school and a small strip of property in front of the building were sold, not the adjoining playing field or the park, which belongs to the City of Trail.
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The Harmony Chir will be presenting a concert celebrating its 25th anniversary on SAturday at the Charles Bailey Theatre.
Director helped enhance the choir’s sound FROM PAGE 1 the biggest change Howard has experienced over the years, has been the development in the choir’s sound. In 1996, Audrey Bisset joined as choir director, and being a trained vocal teacher, has taught the members how to sing with proper technique, explained Howard. “She has taught us so much,” she said. “We are singing more interesting and challenging pieces now, because we can.”
Classical, contemporary, folk and jazz are a few of the genres of music that Bissett selects for the members to practise each season. “In the beginning we didn’t challenge ourselves to sing, in particular, jazz,” said Howard. “So now our sound has grown into much more than a community choir sound.” Singing to soothe the soul is just one of the benefits a person can take from singing with the choir. “The greatest gift in joining this choir is the camaraderie of the people,”
said Howard. “Working together week after week, you really get to know your fellow member, and with the group support, it becomes a family.” Tickets for the spring choral fest are $15, and on sale now at the box office. Featured guests include: Kootenay Women’s Choral; Rossland Glee Club; The Green Choir; Kootenay DanceWorks; Wind River Quartet; Maggie Chan and more. For more information or to join the choir, visit harmony.kics.bc.ca.
Registration for French Immersion ends Thursday By Timothy Schafer Rossland News
The school district taketh but also giveth. A Late French Immersion program is being slated for Rossland’s former secondary school building, just days after School District 20 (SD20) trustees officially slammed the door on keeping three senior secondary school grades in the city. The program has been announced for some time— one deadline for registration has passed—but registration has been sluggish in the Greater Trail region, and
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could jeopardize the establishment of the new program. The deadline for registration in the program—for current Grade 5 students— for next year has been extended to Thursday, after the program fell eight students short of its goal of 25 over one week ago. To sweeten the pot and entice in eight more students for fall, the district has offered the program to current Grade 6 students in the region, creating a combined program for the coming school year.
SD20 director of instruction, Bill Ford, said realization of the program in Rossland needs only a few students to get it over the hump and into reality. “There have been several attempts made in the past to get a Late French Immersion program going at this end of the school district, but none of the previous attempts have worked,” he said. Of the current Grade 5 students registered for the program, 16 are from Rossland, one is from Fruitvale but there are none from Trail,
Warfield or Montrose. “That is surprising to me because I think this is such an opportunity for kids and the fact that Rossland is just up the hill,” said Ford. As the program is new to the south end of the district, the board indicated that a minimum of 25 students needed to be enrolled in the program for it to proceed. Late French Immersion is available for students who are presently enrolled in a School District 20 school and are in Grade 5, and Grade 6 for the combined program in Rossland.
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Election issue: Child care and early education By Tom Fletcher Black Press
VICTORIA – Child care policies offer a clear choice between the B.C. Liberals and the NDP in the May 14 provincial election. Premier Christy Clark wants to take a provincially funded savings account set up for each child born since 2007, and hand out $1,200 to parents who open a Registered Education Savings Plan to begin saving for post-secondary training. Former premier Gordon Campbell established the fund when the B.C. government was enjoying budget surpluses, before the 2008 downturn in the world economy. That’s added to the B.C. Liberal “early years strategy” that includes full-day kindergarten, $142 million for child care subsidies, $34 million for “Success by Six” programs in 225 communities, and an additional $32 million promised
over three years to help create new licensed child care spaces. NDP leader Adrian Dix has promised to cancel the RESP and other new spending, and redirect it to a “Family Bonus Program,” a direct subsidy of up to $70 per month, per child for lowincome families starting in 2014. The NDP plan would pay the full amount to families with annual income of $25,000 or less, with payments decreasing on a sliding scale to families with income under $66,000. Applying to all children under 18, the bonus program is projected to cost $210 million a year. Platform highlights: • The B.C. Conservative pre-election platform offers no specific programs for child care or early childhood education. Its September 2012 policy document supports “the principle that parents are the child’s first and most important
teachers.” B.C. Conservatives also support a school voucher system, “ensuring that taxpayers’ dollars follow the student to provincially approved educational options,” and the principle that social services be “delivered by communitybased organizations rather than directly by government.” • The B.C. Green platform promises to create “local child care trusts” monitored by the provincial government. Promised services include “child care, in-home support, emergency and crisis services, a guaranteed livable income and safe and adequate housing.” The B.C. Green platform offers no costing estimate for any of its programs. • The B.C. Liberals would require school districts to promote use of school property by licensed child care providers from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays, and create a province-wide child care registry. • The B.C. NDP would immediately double earnings exemption for employable income assistance recipients, and allow a further exemption for child maintenance payments.
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Residents fed up with bong mascot, council hears By Daniel Palmer Victoria News
The controversy over a bong mascot in Esquimalt continues. At a Monday council meeting, council directed staff to look into whether or not the Township has the authority to restrict advertising on The Bong Warehouse, a smoke product shop near Admirals and Esquimalt roads. The shop’s owner, Ryan Price, has been using a bong mascot
periodically to promote his business along Esquimalt Road. “There was obviously interest in this issue because we had a full house at council last night,” said Mayor Barb Desjardins. In response to public complaints, Coun. Tim Morrison brought forward a motion to restrict the use of costumed mascots in public spaces for the purpose of advertising. The bylaw was for-
warded to staff for input, but a second motion by Coun. Dave Hodgins could spell the end for Price’s mascot as well. “I made a motion that staff research how we could implement something right away, like a moratorium, to have this mascot cease and desist while the bylaw is being developed,” Hodgins
Man dies after falling off cliff By Alex Cooper
A Kelowna man is dead after falling off a 16-metre cliff in Glacier National Park on Monday. Joshua Matthew Bernot, 30, was on the second day of a twoday backcountry skiing trip when the incident happened, said the
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Suspects in terror plot dispute charges THE CANADIAN PRESS Two men charged in an alleged al-Qaida supported terror plot to attack a Via Rail passenger train disputed the allegations against them Tuesday as they made their first appearances in court. Raed Jaser, 35, and Chiheb Esseghaier, 30, are facing several terrorism charges each in what the RCMP is calling the first known alleged plot in Canada directed by the terrorist organization. Esseghaier, who appeared in court in Montreal, stood calmly in the witness box and asked to address the court. “The conclusions were made based on facts and words which are only appearances,” he said. The judge, Pierre Labelle, explained that it wasn’t the right venue for his remarks. The PhD student doing doctoral research on nanosensors is facing five charges, including instructing someone to carry out an activity for the benefit of a terrorist group. Both he and Jaser are charged with conspiracy to murder for the benefit of a terrorist group, participating in a terrorist group and conspiring to interfere with transportation facilities for the benefit of a terrorist group. Esseghaier faces an additional count of participating in a terrorist group. If convicted, they could be sentenced to life in prison.
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Speaker advises MPs to speak up THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA - The Speaker of the House of Commons has cleared the way for a bit of free-for-all politicking prior to the daily question period. Andrew Scheer has told MPs if they want to deliver a member’s statement in the House and aren’t on a party-approved list, they’d better get up on their feet and compete for a chance to be heard. Tuesday’s ruling could well mean MPs might soon be seen bobbing up from their seats trying to catch Scheer’s eye in order to get the floor. The decision, intended to settle a dispute that pitted backbench Conservative MPs against their party’s tight control over who can speak prior to question period, Scheer said members need only rise to signal their intent. “If members want to be recognized, they will have to actively demonstrate that they wish to participate,” he said. “They have to rise in their places and seek the floor.” Conservative MP Mark Warawa complained a month ago that his privileges were breached by the party whip.
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PEOPLE OBITUARIES GALLAMORE (NEE FRENCH), MARGARET “MARGIE” ROSE — , entered into eternal peace on April 21, 2013 after a long, courageous fight. Margie was born on February 15, 1945 in Rossland, BC. She was predeceased by her beloved mother Katherine Monica French and her father Peter Joseph French, her cherished brother Jack and infant sister Irene. She leaves her loving memories to be cherished by her children Patti (Kevin) MacMaster, Bob (Linda) Ward, her grandchildren who gave her great pride and joy, Nathan, Chantal, Tanner, Christopher, Tyler, Dane, Brynn and Wade; her husband Sid Gallamore and step-children Glen (Tammy) Gallamore and Jo-Lynn (Garnet) Bignell, her devoted twin sister Mary-Ann (Rob) Penner along with many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, April 26, 2013 at 3:00 pm at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church with Father Jim McHugh, Celebrant. Bill Clark of Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services™ has been entrusted with arrangements. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Margie’s name may be made to the Kootenay Boundary Regional Health Foundation (ICU Unit) at 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 In mom’s memory please remember, “There’s no love without tears, there’s no happiness without sacrifice, there’s no forever without goodbye”. *** BUNA, ARIELLA — July 15, 1927 to April 20, 2013 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mom and nonna, Ariella. Mom was born July 15, 1927 in San Foca, Italy. She married dad on October 21, 1950. Shortly after, dad immigrated to Trail, Canada and in October, 1951 mom joined him. She is survived by her husband Attilio, son Paul (Anna), daughter Flora (George), grandsons Jordan (Emily) and Conor (Danielle), sister Giovanna, brother Gerry (Lorraine) and numerous nephews, nieces and cousins here and in Italy. She is predeceased by her parents Paolo and Eleonora Lazzer and her sister Dina Giacobbe. Mom was a member of the CWL, the Sisters of Columbo and the Italo Canadese Society. She enjoyed gardening and was especially fond of her roses. During the winter, she crocheted afghans and embroidered. She bowled every Tuesday a.m. with her team the Hotshots. She enjoyed Aquafit class with her friends. Mom was a good cook and made the best gnocchi. We intend to carry on this tradition. She practiced her Catholic religion and her family members and friends were always in her prayers. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, April 26, 2013 at 11:00 am at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Trail, B.C. Interment to follow at Mountain View Cemetery. Al Grywacheski of Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with the arrangements. You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence by visiting the family’s register at www.trail@myalternatives. ca As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Oncology Department and/or the Palliative Care Family rooms at KBRH would be appreciated. KBRH Health Foundation, 1200 Hospital Bench Rd, Trail, B.C. V1R 4M1 www. kbrhhealthfoundation.ca God Bless You, Mom. You will be forever in our hearts and memories.
B.C. youngster fired up for election
THE CANADIAN PRESS VANCOUVER - While many 12-year-olds may be watching YouTube, texting friends or reading celebrity gossip magazines, British Columbia preteen Jennifer Johnson spends her spare time running a political campaign. In an era when media, politicians and scholars bemoan the lack of youth involvement in political affairs, Johnson’s interest is an anomaly. The fresh-faced brunette races from school to her local Liberal candidate’s riding office in VancouverKensington, the thrill of the upcoming May 14 provincial election driving her desire to door knock, cold call and attend political rallies. She’ll be premier or prime minister someday, Johnson predicted matter-of-factly, adding by the time she turns 25, she’ll already have 10 years of campaigning experience under her belt. An honorary member of the BC Young Liberals - she can’t officially join until she’s 14 - Johnson has met politicians like Christy Clark, Colin Hansen, Lorne Mayencourt, Dennis Marsden and Jane Thornthwaite. But there’s still one top dog she’s waiting to shake hands with. “I would most love to meet Stephen Harper,” Johnson said. “I mean, I just look up to him.” Johnson hasn’t always been a political junkie - she said her affinity for governance stems from a Grade 5 school trip to the Legislature in Victoria. “I really fell in love there and I just thought, ‘Wow, I want to be a part of this,”’ Johnson said, waving a Liberal candidate placard on hightraffic street corner in East Vancouver last week. “Almost everything that involves (us) happens in that room and behind those doors. It was so crazy to me that ... I could be a part of making those laws and making life better for people,” she adds. Jumping into the political pool with the gumption of a seasoned cannon baller, Johnson made quite the splash among family and friends who initially called her crazy. While most mothers spend their time at sports venues or dance recitals when their
children are growing up, Johnson’s mom said her life is a different story. “Everybody thought it was crazy - they called her crazy, they called me crazy,” Jackie Hollis said, standing outside an event in Burnaby, B.C., where Liberal Premier Christy Clark was rallying her supports. “I turned into the political mom, not the soccer mom,” Hollis said, adding she likely wouldn’t attend election events if not for her daughter. “If Jennifer played soccer or baseball or anything, I would go to that game. These rallies, these functions - these are her games. And when she makes a home run, I’m there to see it.” While they’ve always considered it their duty to vote, Hollis said she and her husband’s political engagement doesn’t run too deep. That’s why, she said, her daughter’s zeal has been so surprising. It hasn’t been easy to fit homework around the busy campaign schedule but Hollis said she’s glad her daughter pursues her passion at a time when so many other young people have checked out of the political arena - or haven’t entered it at all. “She stuck it out for a year, sort of being laughed at and made fun of a little bit ... and now her sister’s coming out, her sister’s friends are starting to come out. “I think parties need to really stop and look at their young people,” Hollis adds. “I think they’re missing a lot when they overlook them. You want the voters - but Jen is getting those voters for, not this election, but the next one.” While all parents brag about their children’s achievements and potential, Hollis has no doubt Jennifer is destined for 24 Sussex Drive. “I will be inviting you over for tea ... at the Prime Minister’s house,” the proud mother said laughing. “She will rock this country.” Johnson is a breath of fresh air for those who’d like to see more political participation from Canadians aged 18 to 35. Less than a third of 18 to 34 year olds eligible to vote in the last provincial election actually did so, Elections BC statistics state.
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here are, we are told, only two options. Either we stop burning fossil fuels before our carbon dioxide emissions drive the planet’s average temperature up a full 2 degrees C (3.6 degrees F), in which case we will push the world into the biggest-ever recession. Or we continue to burn fossil fuels and push the planet into runaway warming, with lethal consequences for a large part of the human race. The 2008 bank crash that triggered the recent recession was caused mainly by reckless investment that created a “bubble” in house prices. When the bubble burst, hundreds of billions of dollars’ worth of investments suddenly became worthless. The losses were so great that they nearly brought the whole banking system down. This time the problem is a “carbon bubble.” The market valuation of the world’s 200 biggest oil, gas and coal companies is about $4 trillion, a figure based on the assumed value of their confirmed reserves that are still in the ground. Or, more precisely, a figure based on the assumption that they will eventually be able to sell all of those reserves to customers who
want to burn thirds of the them. currently listOn the ed fossil fuel strength of reserves will that assumphave to stay tion, the fossil in the ground fuel companpermanently. ies have been If they cannot able to take be burned, GWYNNE on $1.5 trilthen they lion of debt, have no ecoand last year nomic value. World Affairs alone they Therefore, the spent $647 market valuabillion in the search for tion of the fossil fuel comeven more oil, gas and coal panies is three times higher reserves. But what if they than it should be. will never be able to sell all The report assumes that of their reserves? What if rationality will prevail, the need to avoid runaway and that at some point a warming forces govern- limit will be imposed on ments to curb the burning the burning of fossil fuels. of fossil fuels, so that much In this new reality, the of those reserves has to stay debt burden of the fossil underground forever? fuel companies becomes This is the focus of a new unsustainable and there is report titled “Unburnable a financial meltdown that Carbon 2013.” The report’s dwarfs 2008. Global warmauthors, the Grantham ing is held to +2 degrees, Research Institute at but at the cost of the the London School of Mother of All Recessions. Economics and the Carbon The other option is that Tracker Initiative, have the no controls are imposed on support of organisations burning fossil fuels, and like the HSBC and Citi the carbon bubble does not banks, the Standard and burst until the warming Poor’s rating agency, and breaks through the twothe International Energy degree limit and triggers Agency. the natural feedbacks that Their conclusion is that will carry us inexorably if we are to have a 50 per up to +6 degrees C. That cent chance of stopping implies mass death and posthe warming before +2 sibly civilisational collapse degrees, then at least two- by the end of the century,
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but the fossil fuel reserves will retain their assumed value for the meantime and there will be no financial crash. This is the scenario that the market is betting on, and at the moment most of the evidence supports that wager. The ideological and commercial interests that oppose action on climate change have triumphed in the United States and Canada, and without the Americans decisive action is hard to imagine. The denial campaign has not explicitly defeated science elsewhere, but four years of recession in Europe have had much the same effect, sapping the will of governments to spend money fighting climate change. Last week, for example, the European Parliament refused to fund a scheme to rescue the carbon emissions trading scheme, once the centrepiece of the EU’s climate strategy. In big, rapidly developing countries like China and India, the race for growth takes priority over cutting carbon emissions. And just when you think things couldn’t get worse, along comes shale gas to expand the fossil fuel reserves even further. It’s a grim choice: either
financial meltdown if we act decisively to halt climate change, or physical meltdown if we don’t. But there is, unfortunately, a third alternative. In fact, it’s the likeliest outcome by far. First we go on growing our emissions at the current rate (3 percent per year) for the next couple of decades, and the fossil fuel industry thrives. Then, when it’s already too late and we have crossed the +2 degree limit, the actual warming (which always lags the growth in emissions by a decade or more) frightens us into taking action at last. So we lurch into a crash programme to cut fossil fuel use – and suddenly the market wakes up to the fact that a lot of those reserves will have to stay in the ground forever. If you liked the sub-prime mortgage fiasco in 2008, you’ll positively love this one. It’s not either Disaster A or Disaster B. It’s first one and then the other, interlocking and mutually reinforcing. And Disaster B will mean there’s no money left to do anything about Disaster A. Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.
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Online discrimination against seniors serves as a wake-up call
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nyone over age 69 should how frustrating it is for the senface a firing squad – this ior him- or herself. was just one of the many But then there is outright Facebook comments discrimination against seniors. ridiculing the elderly cited in A recent report by Revera and a recent Yale University study the International Federation on that reveals extensive bigotry Ageing found that 63 per cent and discrimination levelled at of Canadians aged over 66 say older adults on they have been the popular social treated unfairly networking site. on the basis of Ageism, to give their age. More the offensive lanworrying still is guage a civil gloss, that 79 per cent is a far too comof Canadians mon occurrence agree that senon Facebook, the iors over the study found. age of 75 are This may seem seen as less ARLENE hard to believe for important than many people. After others in sociall, most of us have ety, and a full 21 Troy Media older people in our per cent believe lives – our grandparents, aunts, older people are a burden on uncles, neighbours or com- our society. munity members – and we’d We are facing a huge increase never wish them harm. in the population of seniors But discrimination on the across the country over the basis of age is a daily occurrence next two decades as their ranks for many seniors. swell. So now may be a good First, there are the systemic time to challenge ageism headdisadvantages – those things on in all of our public spaces, not intended to discriminate, and even our virtual ones. but that were never designed When you think about it, with seniors in mind, thus aging is really a moving target indirectly making life difficult – age 65 is the new 55. This is for them. Let’s face it, the world more than a mindset; it’s a realis designed for younger people, ity. Many seniors today will live and so crosswalk and traffic more than 30 years after the lights often turn too fast, cash traditional age of retirement, register numbers are too hard and many won’t retire at all. So to read, and people are increas- it may be more appropriate to ingly saying things far too fast think of the senior years as a and too low to understand. ‘second adulthood,’ and there’s If you think it’s aggravating is no doubt that individuals being the person in line behind going into their ‘second adulta senior or waiting for a senior hood’ today still have much to to exit the crosswalk, imagine contribute to society.
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What we need to do now is to re-evaluate how we – as a society – think about ageing and about older adults. This should be a national conversation. Ageism is an extremely interesting and unique method of discrimination. As opposed to racism or sexism, ageism is something that most people will be at risk of at some point in their lives. Most people, with luck and healthy living, will get old. So eventually they will morph into the very people they discriminate against. Perhaps it is this recognition that drives the virulence of some of the comments made about older people. The fear that is staring us in the face is our own future. For Facebook, eliminating ageism is an easy fix. A small addition to the Community Standards guidelines for the social media giant – along with monitoring for infractions – would address the issue. For the rest of us, however, ageism demands a bit more reflection and self-awareness. The next time we find ourselves aggravated by a slower elderly driver or a senior fumbling for the right change at the cashier, patience should be our mantra. See the person beyond the wrinkles, and try to show a little compassion. And hope that someone in the future provides that same courtesy to you one day. Arlene Adamson is the CEO of Silvera for Seniors, a nonprofit organizations which provides a home to over 1,500 lower-income Calgary seniors.
Border tax would be bad for both sides An editorial from the Winnipeg Free Press The U.S. is proposing a new crossing fee at land borders to help pay for the increased cost of policing them, but the idea of taxing Canadians to pay for American security is weak. The Americans have been boosting security at the border since the events of 9/11, but the idea of a new tax would be counterproductive for many reasons. U.S. businesses that depend on tourists, for example, are opposed to the idea because of fears it would reduce traffic,
which is currently worth about $21 billion a year in Canadian spending alone. A fee for every car and every person on a tourist bus would also contribute to even longer delays at the border, which could have serious consequences for commercial carriers. It also is contrary to the spirit of free trade and to the idea of a “North American community,” as the Canadian Chamber of Commerce put it. Bridge tolls at key crossings are collected to pay for the infrastructure. Air travellers pay a small fee on their airline
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The Rossland Secondary School golf team battled the elements as well as the opposition on its way to winning two of its final four tournaments to finish the American portion of the highschool schedule. The RSS team, comprised of Tyler and Braden McKay, Brenan Moroney, and Jeff Ashton, finished first in the Chewelah Invite on Friday where 21 teams and 95 players registered. It was the second team win of the spring for a Rossland team, that also scored two other top 10 finishes in the past month. Moroney shot low score for Rossland placing fourth overall with a score of 76, while Braden and Tyler both tied for eighth. The performance of the day came from Ashton playing in
the fourth spot. The young golfer tied for 22nd with his lowest round of the year, an 87, to help the team to victory. RSS’s first win of the year came under less than ideal weather conditions at the Deer Park International tournament two weeks earlier, where they triumphed over 17 teams. “In team golf, there are five players and normally the top four scores count,” explained team spokesman Rob McKay. “In Deer Park the format was slightly different with all five scores counting.” Tyler McKay shot the low score of the day, taking home the medalist trophy with an even par round of 72, while brother Braden tied for third with a 74 and Moroney took seventh place with a 77. Ashton and Nathan McKay round-
ed out the scoring for the winning team. On Apr. 13, RSS participated in the Colville Invite. With road closures the team arrived just in time to tee off, and without a warm up, hit the links in very cold, snowy conditions yet finished in a very respectable fourth place. Rossland’s top performer was Grade-9 golfer Braden McKay whose 76 was good for fourth overall. Then on Thursday RSS played in the Palouse Ridge Invite that brings in some of the top 4A teams from all over Washington, Idaho and Oregon. Twenty-six teams, and 126 players participated with RSS finishing in seventh place. Moroney posted an even par round of 72 good for sixth overall, while Tyler and Braden McKay tied for 17th, shooting 3-over, 75.
Senior Royals capture Kootenay Cup Jim Bailey photos
Close to 150 archers from across the Kootenays and Okanagan turned out for the West Kootenay Archery Shoot at the Trail Wildlife Association Range in Casino on the weekend. Top from left: A nice grouping of arrows and archers pose with the panther, including Jason and Leroy Angerilli, Hans Den Biesen, Jay Mykietyn, and Jeff Angerilli, while Den Biesen draws the compound bow, and a young Wyatt Wilson takes dead aim at a 3D deer target. See Archery results on Scoreboard, Page 10.
By Times Staff The Rossland Secondary School girls’ soccer teams were at their very best this past weekend as they kicked off the annual spring soccer season. The RSS senior girls claimed the Kootenay Cup Challenge in Creston, defeating Kimberley 5-2, Fernie 5-1, Nakusp 7-0 and Creston 4-0.
Trail celebrates 60 years of Little League By Jim Bailey
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Trail Little League celebrates its 60th year of baseball in the Silver City with a nod to past builders, as the first pitch to open the season gets thrown at 11 a.m. at Andy Bilesky Park on Saturday. Little League fans will be greeted by a few familiar faces and at least one familiar voice this weekend as organizers coaxed Don Ross out of retirement to celebrate six decades of Little League. “He (Ross) volunteered with the Little League for over 30 years, so he’s going to come and announce the two main games,” said Little League organizer and coach Chris Elwood.
In addition, Julie Bilesky, brother of Andy, will take the mound to deliver the opening game’s ceremonial pitch before the Major’s match at 1 p.m. The Minor League’s Trail Legion will play Bella Tire in the first match, with the Trail Major Eagles hosting Beaver Valley in the 1 p.m. game. The teams play a 15- game interlocking schedule with Minor League teams playing Castlegar 1 and 2, Beaver Valley, and Nelson, while the Trail Major Eagles take on Nelson, Grand Forks, Beaver Valley and two Castlegar teams as well. While Elwood said the numbers were down at registration time this year, he says more players have signed up since.
“We have had quite a few trickle in late so it has picked up a little bit. Not near to the numbers of days of old or where we want it to be, but we’re hoping it will start getting back there.” To complete the fun Gerick Cycle donated draw prizes, while the players will be treated to free hot dogs, chips and pop, with the age five-to-eight-yearolds taking the field in the small park. Any players interested in playing for the Minor and Major all-star teams are invited to developmental workouts at the park every Sunday at 2 p.m. with coaches Elwood (minor) and D. J. Ashman (major). For more info go to traillittleleague.ca.
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The junior girl Royals meanwhile came within a goal of duplicating the feat, but after defeating Creston Blue 3-2 and Creston Yellow 4-2, the team fell to Cranbrook 1-0 in their first tournament of the year. “Both teams put forth a total team effort in weather that was all over the map,” said coach Rick McKinnon in an email.
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Vancouver Canucks clinch their fifth straight Northwest Division title in style Monday night. Sedin scored a breakaway goal and added an assist on the winner as the Canucks posted a 3-1 victory over the NHL-leading Chicago Blackhawks. The Swede moved into second place on the Canucks’ all-time scoring list with 758 points. Twin brother Henrik Sedin recorded two assists on the night and now has 791 career points for Vancouver. Fans at Rogers Arena recognized Daniel Sedin’s accomplishment with a standing ovation. “It was a little surprising - second place, I don’t know how big a deal that is,” he said with a laugh. “But it was nice for both me and Henrik. It’s a big thing for us.” A bigger thing was the division title. Their eighth straight victory at home guaranteed the Canucks (26-13-7) home-ice advantage in at least the first round of the playoffs. “If we play like we did today I think we’re good,” said Daniel Sedin. “It hasn’t looked like that all the games, but this was one of the more complete games. We’ve been battling through a lot this year but tonight was a step in the right direction.”
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Bowler throws historic game
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS THE VILLAGES, Fla. - A North Carolina man has rolled the first 900 series in Professional Bowlers Association history - three straight perfect games. Joe Scarborough of Charlotte opened the first round of qualifying in the PBA50 Sun Bowl on Sunday
with three games of 300, throwing 36 consecutive strikes. Scarborough is a 50-year-old electrical contractor who was competing in his second event in the renamed PBA Senior Tour. He says he was “pretty surprised.” He insists he wasn’t nervous. Instead, he pretended he was at home practising.
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REID JAROD Ladies Longbow QUINTAL ELAINE Ladies Recurve BARISOFF HEATHER FELLOWS GINA BEDARD WENDY Ladies Bowhunter OLSON SAM RICH DULCIE Ladies Unlimited BEDARD LEE BRESSANUTTI ANGELA SPEAR DOROTHY Ladies Freestyle CLARKE DALE GRACE JOLENE Mens Longbow PATON BROCK SMITH KENT Mens Recurve OLSON BRUCE QUINTAL TICKER STOCKER CRAIG Mens Bowhunter RICH NORMAN DEBIASIO RANDY BARISOFF MATT Mens Unlimited PITTENGER MIKE LEROSE MIKE RIEBERGER MIKE Mens Freestyle CLARKE SCOTT GIBSON DAVE ENGENE MATT Mens Crossbow HOGLUND KELLY ANGERILLI JEFF JMAIFF JERRY
Archery Shoot at TWA Range in Casino Total = 45 targets Saturday, 30 Sunday NAME SAT SUN TOTAL Mini Cubs Girls BROWN ASHLYNN 284 150 434 1st DENBIESEN SENTRI 166 83 249 2nd BERKELEY OLIVIA 63 51 114 3rd Mini Cubs Boys BARISOFF JORDANN 176 130 306 1st WHALEY JEREK 115 136 251 2nd WHALEY BODEN 71 54 125 3rd Cubs Girls Aided LISK KATIE 370 235 605 1st CLARKE MEAH 313 232 545 2nd Cubs Girls Unaided ODLAND DEHLIA 189 152 341 1st NUTTALL TESS 148 134 282 2nd KOLMEL MIRABELLE 126 98 224 3rd Cubs Boys Aided GRANT AUSTIN 340 245 585 1st SEMINOFF COOPER 307 204 511 2nd BERKELEY MAX 261 156 417 3rd BARISOFF BRANDON 238 179 417 3rd Cubs Boys Unaided TROSETH MURPHY 295 123 418 1st BERKELEY SAMSON 183 146 329 2nd Youth Girls Unaided LISK ANNETTE 325 231 556 1st LESLIE ROSE 294 231 525 2nd ODLAND BRITTNAY 271 131 402 3rd Youth Boys Aided MCGREGOR NICHOLAS 388 269 657 1st CLARKE JAKE 349 242 591 2nd BARISOFF TRENYN 321 223 544 3rd Youth Boys Unlimited MCGREGOR TREVOR 400 275 675 1st CASTLE DANNY 354 243 597 2nd
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result of her rebelling against her domineering parents and had nothing to do with me. During a recent car trip with my parents, my mother brought this up again. I loudly said, “That was 24 years ago, and I’m tired of hearing about it. If you don’t stop, I will leave.” My mother told me to “go,” and I had my father pull over, and I took my bag and walked back home. I haven’t spoken to my parents in six months, and I don’t miss them. Really, Annie, when can a 35-year-old man expect forgiveness for something he did when he was 11? I may have
with everything. We look sloppy. People from other countries must wonder why we don’t take more care with our outward appearance. After all, it reflects a healthy mind, body and spirit, and shows we care about our American image. Can anything be done about it? -- Conscientious Observer Dear Observer: Probably not. People like to be comfortable, which can lead to being sloppy and gender-neutral. Others like to show off their bodies, which can lead to overexposure. Fashions come and go. All you can do is hold out hope for a more formal future. Dear Annie: To all outward appearances, I am hale and hearty, regardless of what is going on inside my body that requires the use of a handicapped parking space. Recently, one sourfaced woman com-
mented that I “do not look handicapped.” Usually, I ignore such boors, but it was taking a lot of effort to walk tall and smile that day. I remarked that it was an exceptionally good day for me, and I hoped she would put her X-ray vision to good
use for the betterment of medical science. And I kept right on walking. -- Encino, Calif. Dear Encino: That was a kinder response than most. Thanks. Dear Readers: Today is Administrative Professionals Day. If you have assistants
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been a rude kid, but I had a mother who called me “fat” and “pudgy.” I guess I learned it from her. Is my mother crazy, or do I have to do some penance? -- New Yorker Dear New Yorker: Your mother seems vindictive and obsessive. You have acknowledged your rudeness toward this young woman and, we assume, apologized to her at some point. But when a child is 11, a parent should use such incidents to teach kindness. Your mother used it as an excuse to hold something over your head for eternity. You are right not to tolerate such comments any longer. Dear Annie: I am appalled by the way people dress. We dress so casually that women do not take pride in being women, and men are losing their dignity. I believe in equality, but do women have to dress like men? And everyone wears jeans
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Dear Annie: When I was 11 years old, I made an insulting remark to one of my older sister’s teenage friends, teasing her about her acne. The next day, my mother loudly confronted me about it, and my grandmother and sister joined in. For the next several months, if I said anything my mother didn’t like, she’d angrily remind me of the horrible thing I’d done. For years after, she’d allude to it. This continued until I was close to 30. Last year, my mother told me this same girl had been working as a waitress after dropping out of college, and that my comments about her acne had ruined her self-esteem. At that point, I tracked her down and asked her whether she was still upset with me over the incident all those years ago. She said she didn’t remember it at all. She said her lifestyle choices were the
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YourByhoroscope Francis Drake For Thursday, April 25, 2013 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You might not be sure whose financial interests to put first, your own or those of others. This time, you cannot ignore your own personal earnings. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Because today’s Full Moon is the only Full Moon directly opposite your sign all year, you likely will feel tension with partners and close friends. Fortunately, this is short-lived. Be patient. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Today’s Full Moon will create tension with co-workers, customers and anyone related to your job. Problems always increase before a Full Moon, and then afterward, they diminish or disappear. (Fingers crossed.) CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Parents and teachers must be patient with children, because today’s Full Moon can create
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stronger emotions and bigger reactions to events. Romantic partners will discover this as well. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) You might feel pulled between the demands of home and family versus the demands of career and your external world today. You can’t ignore your career. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Be careful because the Full Moon today can set up an accident-prone situation for you. Mainly, this would occur simply because you are emotionally distracted. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) You might be confused about financial matters today because the Full Moon makes you feel pulled in two directions. If you’re not sure what to do, do nothing. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) The only Full Moon in your sign all year is taking place today, causing tension with
others. Just accept this and bide your time for 48 hours. Be tolerant and patient. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) The Full Moon today might make you feel anxious, because it’s taking place in a “hidden” part of your chart. You feel vaguely distracted, but you’re not sure why. Relax; this is short-lived.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Difficulties with friends, especially in group situations, might arise today because there’s a lot of tension in the air. Just be patient, as things will be fine in a few days. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Difficulties with authority figures are likely today, whether they are parents at home or bosses at work. Keep your head down and your powder dry.
PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) This is an accident-prone day for you, so be patient. Pay attention to everything you say and do. YOU BORN TODAY You have a strong physical aura that others notice. To you, actions speak louder than words. You are very much in the present and constantly notice your surroundings. You have strong plans that you intend to make a reality.
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You hate phonies. Good news! Your year ahead might be one of the most powerful years of your life. Dream big! Birthdate of: Walter de la Mare, poet; Renee Zellweger, actress; Al Pacino, actor/director. (c) 2013 King Features Syndicate, Inc.
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Career Opportunity Director, Human Resources & Corporate Services Reference Number 1306 The Director, Human Resources & Corporate Services is responsible for developing HR strategies, policies, processes, practices and programs to support the organization’s activities including: recruitment and selection, performance management, 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 the Public Sector Employers’ Council policies and guidelines. This role is also responsible for providing leadership and oversight of corporate services activities. Qualifications: t A University degree in Human Resources Management or equivalent with 10+ years of senior Human Resources leadership experience t Proven accountability for developing and implementing strategic initiatives and leading all aspects of HR Management t Effective verbal and written communications skills with the ability to influence at an executive level, up to and including the Board of Directors t Solid understanding of business and financial management including budgets, cost controls and financial systems t Sound decision maker and problem solver; is willing to make difficult decisions for the betterment of the organization t Considerable experience with the technical aspects of the Public Sector Employers’ Council 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, email your cover letter and resume to careers@columbiapower.org with the reference number in the subject line. The closing date for this position is .BZ , 2013.
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Reference No. 1305 The Operations Coordinator role provides the common interface between the Operations Department and various stakeholders integral to ensuring the operation and maintenance of Joint Venture operating assets is effective and efficient. Stakeholders could be internal, operational or regulatory. The Operations Coordinator role is a key team member of the Operations Department as this position is expected to coordinate and facilitate all projects, investigations and programs that the department is responsible for. This temporary position under the direction of the Director, Operations ends October 2014. Qualifications: t Post Secondary degree in Commerce or Business Administration with a technical aptitude t At least five years experience in an operations role and keen interest in Hydro Power operations t A questioning nature that will assess reports and submissions from a variety of perspectives t Proven ability to analyze and interpret financial reports and financial data t Experience in developing, implementing and maintaining business processes and/or management systems t Progressive training on the use of Office and industrial computer applications including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, HMI. WMS and other software programs t Ability to work collaboratively and effectively as a team member at all levels of the organization t Eager to learn, and ability to grow with the role t Ability to communicate both orally and in writing with attention to detail and to a high standard of excellence t Self starter, with initiative and willingness to take on additional Operations tasks To apply for this position, email your cover letter and resume to: careers@columbiapower.org with the reference number in the subject line. The closing date for this position is April 29, 2013.
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Casting call goes out for children’s theatre coming to Trail Submitted TRAIL –A theatre company is coming to town. Directors,
sets, costumes, props, make-up –everything is there to put on a show except the cast.
And who is neededto bring this show to life? Children and teens currently in
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Beautiful 4 bdrm townhouse right at the base of Red Mountain. Features include a mix of mountain natural wood, granite top counters and glass finishes throughout. There are also 3 separate deck areas to take in all the views.
Take a look at this opportunity to be next to the Rivers edge and on the park in downtown Trail. Large retail space with lots of storage and a nice home on top of building.
Call Richard (250) 368-7897
Ron 368-1162 Darlene 231-0527
Great traffic at this location across from Ferraro’s and KSCU. Corner lot with 2 solid tenants in retail spaces and apartments above. Be a part of the downtown revitalization.
Jodi Beamish 250 -231-2331
ICE NEW PR 1569 – 3rd Avenue, Trail
$179,000
3928 Woodland Drive, Trail
2160 Queen Street, Rossland
$269,000
309 – 12th Avenue, Genelle
$240,000
Location - location - location! Fantastic family home a few blocks from Glenmerry School. 3 bdrms on the main floor, sunny exposure through ample windows, garage and 2 fireplaces. Relax on the covered deck and watch the children play in the flat fenced backyard. Great value here! Call your REALTOR® now!
Meticulously maintained home with lots of extras located on approximately 1 acre of relatively flat land. Enjoy entertaining in our above ground pool and hot tub. Home features newer kitchen, bathrooms and flooring! Call now!
Prime development opportunity! This beautiful, flat 90’ x 142’ lot is located close to Rossland’s downtown core. Zoned R-3I - Multiple Family Residential, this property is ideally suited to 4 townhouses or a 7 unit apartment building. Beautiful mountain and city views.
Call Deanne (250) 231-0153
Call Deanne (250) 231-0153
Call Mary A (250) 521-0525
$265,000
STING NEW LI
STING NEW LI
1745 Nevada Street, Rossland
$240,000
2068 Topping Street, Trail
$89,000
Solid home with amazing views. This home has large, enclosed front porch, Great backyard with a dining patio and great living room with wood-burning a covered hot tub. This cute and cozy 3 bedroom home features a private, fenced fireplace and 2 bdrm on main. Exterior of house is vinyl siding and most windows yard, fir and tile floors, a renovated have been updated. Just a bit of your bathroom and lots of storage. Good access & off-street parking. decor items, and this house will be home. Call Mary A (250) 521-0525
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. Call Terry 250-231-1101
OPEN HOUSE
Saturday Apr 27 11am-1pm
Call Mary M (250) 231-0264
STING NEW LI 214 Binns Street, Trail
$139,900
8412 Theatre Road, Trail
#4-1008 Olaus Way, Rossland
$449,000
Newer 4 bdrm home on 0.87 acre private lot. This home offers private entrance, open floor plan, beautiful kitchen and gorgeous gas fireplace with antique mantle. Also included is a large (22x28) insulated shop. Call now! Call Mary M (250) 231-0264
Tonnie Stewart
Cell: 250-365-9665
12 Monashee Place, Rossland
$309,000.
1830 Topping Street, Trail
Gorgeous townhome tucked away amongst the trees. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home boasts hardwood floors, lots of light, a spacious kitchen and all located on one level.
$359,000
2 bdrm. clean updated condo - looking for carefree living - with small down payment your mortgage payments would be under $400 a month - check this out as it would be a great investment and lifestyle - call for a viewing. $5,000 home improvement credit offered. Call for details.
This house has 2 units both having 2 bedrooms/1 bathroom - easy to rent with its central location - home does require some TLC but rental income carries the mortgage easily as it is listed at $75,000 - call for a viewing.
Call Christine (250) 512-7653
Call Christine (250) 512-7653
Call Mark (250) 231-5591
Call Mark (250) 231-5591
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: 250-231-5591
$86,500
Beautiful ground floor condo with 3 bdrms and2 baths. Hardwood floors, gas fireplace, open concept with gorgeous woodwork, granite counter tops, underground parking, tennis courts, hot tub and much, much more. Great price for this package!
ext 33
Cell: 250-231-0153
#306 – 880 Wordsworth Ave, Warfield
Cell: 250-521-0525
Cell: 250.231.0527
ext 26
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
$75,000
Jodi Beamish
Cell: 250-231-2331
Perfect starter home featuring 2 bdrms on the main, gleaming hardwood floors, newer kitchen, upgraded mechanics, u/g sprinkler system and a private back deck. Downstairs you will find laundry, more storage, a 2nd bathroom (3pc) and 2 more finished bdrms. Call Tonnie (250) 365-9665
STING NEW LI
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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
650 – 9th Avenue, Montrose
$339,000
Newly rebuilt 4 bdrm, 2 bath home in Montrose! Completely new from the foundation up, this home offers a large kitchen, stainless steel appliances, awesome deck and powered shop. Call now! Call Tonnie (250) 365-9665