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The Skills Centre, a local organization that has spearheaded the BC Rivers Day celebration in Trail, is surrendering the reigns and is hoping there is another group willing to take over the coordination. The event included the annual shoreline cleanup of the Columbia River and wind up celebration afterwards at Gyro Park. “Just given everything we have on our plates right now we can't carry on coordinating this,” said Carol Corbett, manager of Employment Services at the Skills Centre. “We're really busy with a number of different contracts, some are quite demanding on staff time and resources and it doesn't leave us the space and time to continue.” Enlisting the help of community partners the 44th Field Engineers, Teck, and the City of Trail, since 2008 the annual shoreline cleanup has removed over 112,000 pounds of garbage and debris from the banks of the river around Trail. “There's still more clean up to be done,” said Corbett. “There are still old car wrecks and scrap metal along the river and there are still people who seem to think it's ok to dump their garbage over the banks so it has to be an annual thing. “We've had great support from Fortis and Kootenay Savings who have contributed corporate teams to help out, as well as financial assistance from them and other organizations like the Columbia Basin Trust. See LOCAL, Page 3
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Kevin Fiegler (left) and Kyle St. Denis from Speedpro Signs, put a little sparkle in the Silver City on Wednesday by scrubbing off the winter grime from the Trail Memorial Centre marquee.
Volunteer hopes efforts help in quest for MS cure
Annual MS Walk set for Sunday at 11 a.m. in Gyro Park BY ART HARRISON Times Staff
Kristen Yorston’s dream is that one day the money raised by the MS Walk might help change things so that she wouldn’t need to gather her family to raise funds and participate each year. “I hope they find a cure,” said Yorston. “That and find out what causes it to prevent others from going through it.” This will be the second year that the 42-year-old California native, her husband, and children will be holding a fundraising barbecue at Liberty Foods in Fruitvale to gather sponsors and dona-
tions for the annual walk, which will be “The one line I probably heard most held locally at Gyro Park in Trail, Sunday. often that I am starting to understand “My son sells chocolates to raise money now, is the unknown factor,” she said. and my family, in-laws, and “MS can take so many difparents will be coming with ferent paths that you never “I guess I feel I’m know what’s coming next. me on the walk,” she said. “I guess I feel like I’m doing doing something “I run my own commersomething to contribute to cial cleaning business and to contribute to the cause.” when I was first diagnosed I the cause.” Multiple sclerosis is an was told I couldn’t work. unpredictable disease of the “Here I am four years into KRISTEN YORSTON central nervous system that it and I’m still working but can strike at any age but is you just don’t know what’s most often diagnosed between the ages going to happen. If you make plans are of 15 and 40. you going to be able to do them? It’s hard It is the unpredictability of the disease to think about the future.” that Yorston says she often finds the MS is more common in women than most troubling. men and is more prevalent in people of
northern European descent. It is commonly found in colder, wetter climates and considered rare closer to the equator. In a 2008 study, Canada was found to have amongst the highest rates of MS in the world, coming in fifth after the US, Germany, Norway, and Hungary. It can be easy to dismiss at first, sometimes presenting as dizziness, or loss of balance, shaking, easily tiring, or depression, among many others. The symptoms can also come and go making it even more confusing, as patients may not know what to expect next or if the symptoms they have experienced are even related to the disease. See WALK, Page 2
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By Sheri Regnier On Sunday, the United Steelworkers Local 480 will be commemorating workers who have been killed, injured or suffered illness due to workplace related hazards and incidents. The Day of Mourning Ceremony begins with a free pancake breakfast, open
to the public, from 9 a.m. until 10:30 a.m., at the Local 480 hall in downtown Trail. At 10:45 a.m., a walk of remembrance will begin at the hall, led by piper Gordon Titsworth, to the family park, across the street from the Trail Memorial Centre. Tracy Johnson will open with a hymn of remembrance.
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This year’s speakers include Katrine Conroy, MLA Kootenay West and David Mitchell from Worksafe B.C. The mike will be open to friends or family to speak, and flowers have been donated for those wishing to place a token of remembrance on the monument, in memory of a loved one. Since 1991, April 28 has been observed as the National Day of Mourning in Canada. Since its incep-
tion, the purpose of the Day of Mourning is meant to remember and honour the lives lost or injured and also to renew a commitment to improving health and safety in the workplace. According to Worksafe statistics, in B.C. last year, 143 workers died and more than 95,000 were subject to a work-related injury or illness. Males under the age of 25 are at the highest risk for workplace injury in B.C., at a rate of almost 33 per
cent higher that the overall injury rate. Further, Worksafe statistics show that, each hour in B.C., one young worker is hurt on the job; each day 36 young workers are hurt on the job; and every week five of these workers suffer permanent injures. The construction industry has the highest number of deaths of any industry in Canada, and accounted for 23.3 per cent of all work-place fatalities between 2008-2010.
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FROM PAGE 1 It is the support that Yorston finds can make living with MS a little easier to deal with. The support of family, friends, the general public, and the local MS Society. “When I was first diagnosed four years ago I contacted Lonnie at the Society,” Yorston said. “She tries to help out as much as she can. Being part of the Walk I try to help her to help out other people.”
The public can show their support by donating to the MS Society or by joining Yorston and her family at the Walk this year. The annual MS Walk starts at 11 a.m. at Gyro Park, with registration starting at 9 a.m. Anyone interested in joining the Walk can register at www.mssociety. ca or contact Community Services Coordinator, Lonnie Fachina, at 1-866-352-3997.
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City of Trail crews were knee deep in muck this week after ripping up Hendry Lane in West Trail. The project includes repairs to a failing rock wall and improvements to the storm drainage system. There is no vehicle access to the lane until upgrades are completed, which is estimated to last two weeks.
Under-19 Film Festival this weekend at Royal Theatre Please note Grapevine is a public 7 p.m. The Trail and District Harmony service provided by the Trail Times. It Choir celebrates 25 years of choral is designed to give non-profit groups music in their spring concert. Directed and advertising partners the ability to by Audrey Bisset. Featured guests promote upcoming events. However, include: Kootenay Women’s Choral; the Trail Times does not guarantee Rossland Glee Club; The Green Choir; Grapevine submissions will make the Kootenay DanceWorks; Wind River next issue. If you wish to guarantee pro- Quartet; Maggie Chan and more. Tickets motion of an event, we $15, available now at the suggest you contact our Charles Bailey box office. advertising department. Other Film • Saturday, Warfield • Saturday, Royal at 10 a.m. The Salvation Theatre at 6 p.m. hosts Army and Trail Girl the annual Under 19 Events & Happenings in the Guides are looking for Film Festival. This is the the support of the comLower Columbia largest youth film festival munity in their annual in the Kootenays. Young food drive. Donations film makers compete in seven catego- will go to the Salvation Army Food ries for cash prizes with their original Bank in the Gulch and will help keep short films. families and individuals full and happy • Sunday Cinema at the Royal Theatre this summer. presents The Angels’ Share. A Scottish • Saturday, Riverbelle from noon comedy-drama that tells the story of a until 4 p.m. Baby and Bridal Fair 2013. young Glaswegian father who narrowly Fashion, hors d'oeuvres, door prizes and avoids a prison sentence. All shows at give-aways. Admission free. Everyone 4:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. $9.00 welcome. per show/$40.00 for the series. • Saturday, Glenmerry Clean-up day. Music 9:30 a.m. at Glenmerry School. • Saturday, Charles Bailey Theatre at • Saturday, Montrose Hall from 9-11
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a.m. BV Recreation is hosting a Kids Garage Sale. Quality used baby and kids clothes, toys, books and furniture. • Sunday, Local 480 Day of Mourning. Pancake breakfast 9-10:30 a.m., everyone welcome. Walk of Remembrance 10:45 a.m. to the Family Park. • Sunday, Gyro Park from 9-11 a.m. MS Walk. • Monday, Webster Elementary School from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Missoula Children`s Theatre auditions (children currently enrolled in K-12) for RLOP and MCT`s production of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Health • Today, St Anthony's Church meeting room, 315 Rossland Avenue at 10 a.m. The Area Right to Life Society will hold its AGM. • Sunday, Trail Seniors' Hall, Selkirk building, at 1:30 p.m. The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Seniors (SPCS) will hold its AGM, starting with Catherine Gonzalez as guest speaker. She will discuss Home Health Services and how to get home support, or place a loved one into residential care. To submit to the Grapevine email newsroom@trailtimes.ca
FROM PAGE 1 “What we’re hoping is that another community champion steps up to take over the coordination and organizing for the event. We’ll help as much as we can to provide the resources necessary to be successful including contacts with the organizations that have contributed finances and labour to the cleanup. We’ve got an amazing and beautiful resource right at our doorstep and we really hope somebody is willing to keep this event going into the future.” Although there has been a BC Rivers Day recognized in various areas of the province since 1980 there wasn’t any local acknowledgement of the event, held annually on the last Sunday in September. The Skills Centre became involved in 2003 after a staff member returned from a vacation in the Caribou region of the province and described the activities held there. “We got into the venture after talking about it and realized the Columbia River was an asset for the community,” said Corbett. “Not just an economic resource but for our lifestyles and environment as well.” The event grew from a relatively small gathering in Gyro Park to a diverse celebration involving dozens of community groups and businesses that centred on the river manning displays and demonstrations. In 2008 the organization shifted the goals of the celebration concentrating more on the actual cleanup of the banks of the Columbia around Trail. “In 2007 we had Chris Swain as a guest at Rivers Day,” said Corbett. “After that we kicked up more of the environmental focus.” Swain is the American environmental activist who swam the length of the Columbia in 2002 to draw attention to environmental threats to the river. Anyone interested in more information on the BC Rivers Day event in our area can contact Corbett or Skills Centre Executive Director, Jan Morton at (250) 368-6360.
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Passersby rescue accident victim By Sasha Porteous Grand Forks Gazette
Quick actions by two passersby prevented the death of a 39-year-old Burnaby man. Witnesses of a single motor vehicle accident at Lafferty pit (east of Christina Lake) freed a 39-year-old Burnaby male driver from his vehicle on Saturday at 3:52 p.m. “The lone occupant of the vehicle was See FIRE, Page 4
For the Record In Wednesday’s Trail Times story, “Daycare Plans for old Sunningdale School,” the school was not sold to the Brent Kennedy Learning Centre, but to a private bidder with plans to open a daycare.
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Provincial NDP unveils platform with deficits
THE CANADIAN PRESS VICTORIA British Columbians can expect three consecutive deficit budgets if Adrian Dix’s New Democrats are elected May 14 and there are no guarantees the province will have climbed out of the red by the fourth year either. The NDP’s complete election platform released Wednesday includes no financial projections for the fourth year. The New Democrats are bas-
ing their budget deficit projections on their analysis of the current Liberal budget and they forecasts deficits of $790 million next year, $847 million in 2014-2015 and $452 million in 2015-2016. The Liberal budget tabled in February forecasts a surplus of $197 million next year. The New Democrats have spent the first week of the campaign outlining how they would spend $2 billion on wel-
fare, education and health-care reforms. New additions to the NDP platform announced today were a public inquiry into the sale of the former Crown-owned BC Rail, a public process to oppose the Northern Gateway pipeline project and the establishment of a women’s equality ministry. The NDP platform does not contain specific job-creation targets but the party maintains its reforms will create jobs.
Dix pitches sale of BC Place stadium By Tom Fletcher Black Press
An NDP government would appoint an expert panel to examine the option of selling BC Place stadium to a private operator. “Skills training, health care, education and managing our land base are all fundamental priorities for the government,” NDP leader Dix said in
Vancouver Wednesday. “Retractable roofs and stadium management, in my view, are not.” B.C. Liberal leader Christy Clark, campaigning in Sicamous Wednesday, dismissed Dix’s announcement as “a stunt,” presented without evidence that there is any possible buyer. Clark said the proposal is designed to deflect attention from
the NDP’s plans to increase government spending. The stadium and Vancouver convention centre are operated by PavCo, a Crown corporation that supervised a $531 million renovation and retractable roof for the stadium. The project was initially budgeted at $365 million, charac-
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terized by the NDP as a cost overrun. B.C. Liberals have insisted the extra costs were added for a refit of the stadium as well as the new roof. The budget for the grass-roofed convention centre budget rose from the original $495 million to a total cost of $883 million, in a rush to get it finished in time to serve as international media centre for the 2010 Olympics. Problems with piledriving and other aspects of the waterfront complex ran up costs and construction time. PavCo’s latest financial statements report a debt of $1.25 billion, and forecast BC
Place operating losses of $87.3 million for the five years ending in spring 2016. In the same period, the convention centre expects an operating loss of $11.6 million. Dix said if the NDP forms a government after the May 14 election, independent experts will be given 90 days to review the operation of both facilities. B.C. Conservative leader John Cummins has pledged to end subsidies to PavCo operations and sell the naming rights to BC Place. A proposed 20-year deal to sell the naming rights to Telus fell through early last year.
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FROM PAGE 3 travelling westbound on Highway 3 when he lost control at a corner, went off the road to the left and the vehicle rolled down an embankment and came to a rest upside down in roadside creek?.” said RCMP Staff Sgt. Jim Harrison. The male, who has not yet been identified, was submerged under water and trapped in his vehicle. Two young men travelling along the same route came to a stop when they came upon the accident and quickly ran down the embankment to pull the gentleman from his vehicle. “One person in particular that we are aware of waded in the water up to his chest, got into the vehicle and managed cut the seatbelt to get the person out of the vehicle which was submerged in the water and he was unconscious,” said Harrison. The staff sergeant added that there was a nurse on hand to help guide the two rescuers through CPR and first aid, which revived the Burnaby man. Harrison estimates that the driver was submerged under water for nearly five minutes before he was rescued. “Christina Lake Fire arrived shortly after and using ropes and special water suits were able to get the victim to the shore and transfer him to B.C. Ambulance, which was now on scene,” said Ken Gresley Jones, Fire Chief of Christina Lake Fire Rescue in a press release. The 39-year-old driver was taken to Trail Regional Hospital, conscious but treated for having water in his lungs. “The bystanders are credited with saving the life of the driver and we have identified one of the individuals involved and the other individual we don’t have any idea who he is and we are trying to identify them because we definitely want to recognize the fact that they definitely did save this persons life,” said Gresley-Jones right? Jones said those who helped save this man’s life were asked to leave by someone (not from the Christina Lake fire department) before they could get their names. “We hope we can make contact with you to extend our sincere thanks for your selfless efforts,” said the fire chief.
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THE CANADIAN PRESS BRANDON, Man. - A teenage girl in western Manitoba has pleaded guilty to threatening to stab a younger girl in the head on Facebook. Court heard the 17-year-old girl from Brandon made the threat while talking with the 14-year-old victim on the social networking website. The Facebook chat happened on Jan. 2, and the victim made a report to police the next day. The girl who made the threat also pleaded guilty on Monday to seven unrelated counts of breach of probation and to one count of failing to attend court. Sentencing has been set for June to allow preparation of a pre-sentence report. No other details were given in court. “In the course of that Facebook chat, (she) threatened to put an eight-inch blade into the head of the victim,” said Crown prosecutor Garry Rainnie. Police previously indicated that the threat was made during a dispute over property, although the type of property wasn’t specified. Rainnie and defence lawyer Philip Sieklicki didn’t indicate the sentences they’ll seek for the girl. However, Judge Shauna Hewitt-Michta noted that a request by lawyers for a pre-sentence report suggests that jail time is a possibility.
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Government pushing cyberbullying bill THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA - A crime is a crime, regardless of whether or not it happens on the Internet, Prime Minister Stephen Harper said Wednesday as his government promised to expedite efforts to create a new law against cyberbullying. “We absolutely must speak out against the notion that some people have that ‘anything goes’ on the Internet,” Harper said during question period in the House of Commons. “Something that is a crime is a crime if it happens on the Internet as well.” Justice Minister Rob Nicholson, meanwhile, pushed his provincial and territorial counterparts Wednesday to speed up efforts to create a law that would curb cyberbullying. Those ministers gave him the go-ahead, Nicholson said after the meeting.
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uppose you have two grade 8 students in the same science class. We’ll call them Ken and Damian. Ken received a mark of 85 per cent on his report card while Damian got 96 per cent. Who did better in science? For most people, this question is easy to answer. While both students did well, Damian’s higher mark indicates that he outperformed Ken. Damian probably received slightly better marks on his tests, submitted higher quality assignments, and demonstrated a superior understanding of the subject matter. In other words, there is a real and measurable difference between a good student like Ken and an excellent student like Damian. However, some school division officials apparently think Ken and Damian deserve the same mark. As a case in point, Battle River School Division, based in Camrose, Alberta, requires its teachers to grade student work at one of four levels – beginning, developing, achieving, or excelling. Since the “excelling” level includes a range of 84 to 100, both Ken and Damian would receive the same mark under this system. Unsurprisingly, the new
grading system is not going over well with parents or students in Battle River. A recent rally at the school division’s office attracted more than 150 students and parents while about 2,800 parents and 300 students have signed a petition opposing the new grading system. Despite the opposition, the school division has given no indication that it plans to change course. The philosophy underpinning the new approach is known as outcomes-based assessment. Essentially, it states that students should be evaluated based on how well they master specific learning targets known as outcomes. For example, an outcome for a grade 5 math course might be “use two digit multiplication to solve real-life math problems.” The teacher would then give a mark based on how well students learned that particular outcome. So far there is nothing particularly objectionable about this approach. After all, it makes sense to specify what skills students need to master in each subject. It also is reasonable for teachers to use a four-point scale to evaluate some types of student work based on these learning outcomes.
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Problems arise when school administrators toss aside common sense and impose rigid assessment policies that lead to unnecessary conflicts with parents and students. Sometimes policies that sound good in theory do not translate well into the real classroom setting. The no-zero policy at Ross Sheppard High School in Edmonton that led to the firing if physics teacher Lynden Dorval is a case in point. Ross Sheppard’s then-principal followed outcomes-based assessment to the letter when he instructed teachers not to give zeros for missing work. This was based on the conviction that all grades must only reflect achievement of learning-outcomes. Of course, Ross Sheppard teachers found out very
quickly that many students do not submit their work on time if there is no academic penalty for lateness. No-zero policies may sound good to ivory tower academics but they don’t work in real classrooms. The removal of percentage grades from report cards is another example of this disconnect between assessment theory and classroom reality. While it may make sense to grade some assignments on a four-point scale, there is no need TO extend this to every assignment. Some assignments are more complex than others and have many possible proficiency levels. Percentage grades make it possible to differentiate between good work and excellent work in a way that simply cannot be done when teachers are limited to four achievement levels. In addition, most students still write unit tests where even more levels of proficiency are possible. A student who answers all 50 math questions correctly on a test should receive a higher grade than another student who answered 44 questions correctly. Conversely, it is much worse to get only three questions correct than to answer 24 questions cor-
rectly. And yet, both these students would receive the same “beginning” grade under the Battle River system. It is also important to recognize that percentage grades are a form of communication that virtually all parents understand. Even if strict adherence to the principles of outcomesbased assessment was technically correct, school divisions need to weigh this against the need to work together with parents and provide them with understandable information about student achievement. Administrators who wish to overhaul grading practices need to ask themselves whether the change they seek is so important that it necessitates alienating a large number of parents and students. In this latest clash between theory and reality in public education, let’s hope reality wins for a change. Percentages belong in classrooms and on report cards. Michael Zwaagstra is a research fellow with the Frontier Centre (fcpp.org), a Manitoba high school teacher, and co-author of What’s Wrong With Our Schools and How We Can Fix Them. (michaelzwaagstra.com)
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nless analyzing tax care taxes either through direct policy is part of your premiums or payroll taxes. All day job, you likely avoid together, the average Canadian thinking about what family paid some $6,769 in CPP, ultimately can be a polarizing EI, and health taxes in 2012. topic. But with the deadline for Payroll taxes are second only filing our income tax returns to income taxes as the single around the corner, we’re all largest government levy. forced to at least temporarily Next up are sales taxes, think about taxes. The deadline, which many of us hate since after all, is a sharp reminder of they show up every time we how much income tax we paid make a purchase. Calculating throughout the year. the amount of sales taxes paid While some gladly pay their by Canadian families is difficult share – thinking of the numer- as it requires people to track all ous government programs these their purchases of taxable goods tax dollars finance – others and services. Nonetheless, our feel their income estimates sugtax burden is too gest the average “...42.7 per cent high. No matCanadian family of the family’s ter where you fall paid about $4,812 budget went to in this debate, to in sales taxes last truly gauge whethyear. paying for er you’re getting Property taxes government.” value for your tax are no more popudollars, you must lar than sales taxes have a complete understand- and add $3,607 to the avering of all the taxes you pay – In age family’s tax bill. A comaddition to income taxes. mon misconception is that For that you must look only homeowners pay property beyond your income tax returns taxes. But renters also pay these because income taxes form only taxes since they are rolled into a portion of the total tax bill their monthly rent. In one form imposed on us by all levels of or another, we all pay property government (federal, provin- taxes. cial, and local). We’re not done yet. There According to our calcula- are a host of less visible taxes tions, a Canadian family with that Canadians pay but do not average income of $74,113 paid see. For instance, the average $9,195 in income taxes in 2012. Canadian family paid approxiWhile personal income taxes mately $3,302 in profit taxes in are the single largest type of tax 2012. Taxes on liquor, tobacco, paid by families, they represent and amusement amounted to less than one-third of the total. $1,680 for the average Canadian Two other significant taxes family, while automobile and on our tax returns are pre- gas taxes totalled about $791. miums for the Canada Pension Finally, families paid $1,457 in Plan (CPP) and Employment other taxes that are not easily Insurance (EI). In addition, discernible (think: import dutresidents of British Columbia, ies). Ontario, and Quebec pay health Summed up, the average
Canadian family faced a tax bill of $31,615 in 2012 against income of $74,113. That means 42.7 per cent of the family’s budget went to paying for government. For perspective, in that same year 36.9 per cent of the budget went to paying for food, clothing, and shelter combined. Indeed, families now pay more in taxes that they do for basic necessities. And it doesn’t end there. Most federal and provincial governments are running budget deficits, meaning that current taxes do not cover current government spending. With these budget deficits, Canadian governments of today are putting off tax bills that will inevitably come due. Including deferred taxation (deficits) raises the total tax bill by an additional $2,417 to $34,032. This year’s tax deadline will bring mixed views on the appropriate level of income taxation in Canada. But it’s critical for everyone to realize that the taxes delineated on their income tax returns are only part of the total they pay. With a more complete understanding of the total tax bill, taxpayers can better assess whether they are receiving value-for-money in terms of the services they receive from government. Armed with this knowledge, we can hold our governments more accountable for the resources they extract. Charles Lammam and Milagros Palacios are economists with the Fraser Institute. The Canadian Consumer Tax Index 2013 is available at www. fraserinstitute.org.
Lower gas prices slowdown inflation rate THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA - A reversal in the year-to-year fluctuation of gasoline prices took Canada’s annual inflation rate down two-tenths of a point to one per cent last month, putting the rate in line with the Bank of Canada’s expectations. The March decline takes some of the volatility out of the measure following February’s surprising 0.7 percentage point
jump to 1.2 per cent, confirming widelyheld views that Canada remains in a tepid inflation environment. The key contributor to March’s lower rate was a 0.3 per cent decline in the price of gasoline from a year ago, following February’s 3.9 per cent increase. Statistics Canada said gasoline prices declined in seven of the 10 provinces. Six of the eight
major components that go into the inflation rate rose, but all by less than two per cent. As a result, core inflation, which excludes volatile items such as gasoline and fresh fruit, also remained in check, staying unchanged at 1.4 per cent. On individual items, there were some more pronounced movements, both up and down, including a 7.2 per cent increase for
fresh vegetables and 8.7 per cent jump for fresh fruit. But overall, food prices rose only 1.8 per cent over last year, slightly less than February’s rise. As well, tuition fees were up 3.7 per cent on an annual basis, and property taxes rose 2.8 per cent. Regionally, the inflation rate was highest in Manitoba at 2.3 per cent and lowest in British Columbia, at 0.5 per cent.
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WETMORE, THE HONORABLE DOUGLAS TUPPER — June 23, 1927 - March 23, 2013 A Memorial Service to celebrate Doug’s life will be held on April 30th at 11:00 am at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, 1347 Pine Avenue, Trail, B.C. *** BROWNLIE, MONA PATRICIA — passed away peacefully at Columbia View Lodge on Good Friday, March 29th, 2013 with her family by her side. Our mother was born on July 8, 1930 in Watson, Sask. She moved to Fruitvale with her parents and younger brother Barney at the age of 5. Two years later, with the birth of their baby sister Jannie the family was complete. At the age of 15, Mom moved to Trail to start working at the “Company Store” until she was married and was ready to start her family. She moved the family to Rossland for a short while and then back to Trail. Mom always had the coffee pot on for family and friends, where we enjoyed each other’s company. There were many coffee breaks sitting at her kitchen table looking out the window, watching the many birds and beautiful changing seasons. She dearly loved her home “up on the hill” making many wonderful memories with her husband, family and friends. It was truly her paradise on earth. After moving the family to Trail mom then started working for “Simpson Sears” for a few years until she retired. She then spent many years cooking beautiful meals
for banquets and many weddings at the “Elks” where she was personally requested. After retiring from that she started studying with the Jehovah’s Witnesses. She always looked to God’s promise of everlasting life on earth, where she could have all the birds and animals she loved and a garden fit for Paradise. She was a faithful witness until her death at the age of 82. Mom loved dancing, fishing, camping, going for walks and puttering in her yard while listening and watching the birds with the love of her life, the late Bill Brownlie. Mona is survived by her four children Beverly Warner, of Creston; William Warner, of Calgary; Linda (Rob) McLeod, of Fruitvale; Joanne (Norm) Murdoch, of Trail. Her sister Johanna (Klaus) Schrader, of Kelowna. Dear grandmother of Brenda Leigh Freed (Karen), Nadine Freed (Shane), Tom (Karen) Warner, Amber Warner, Candice (Kenny) MacDonald, Jessica Warner (Andrew), David McLeod, Lannea McLeod (Jenman), Deanna McLeod (Chris), Kris Warner (Andrea), Leslie Murdoch, Terra Martel. Great-grandchildren Tyler Woolbert, Jayden Grills, Colton McLeod, Layne Simpson, Levi Doucette, Ayla Luk, Ethan Martel, son-in-law Ed Martel and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband William Brownlie her brother Barney McNab and her step-daughter Barb Martel. After the clouds, the sunshine, After the winter, the spring After the shower, the rainbow, For life is a changeable thing. After the night, the morning, bidding all darkness cease, After life’s cares and sorrows, The comfort and sweetness of peace. A Memorial Service will be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 1050 Highway 3B Fruitvale B.C. on April 30, 2013, at 1:00 p.m. The family of Mona would like to give a special thanks to the staff of
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Aurora Wright
Aurora Shelby Ann Wright, born December 15, 1994, passed away suddenly on Saturday April 20, 2013. A funeral service will be held for Aurora on Saturday April 27, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. at the Pentecostal New Life Assembly Church at 602 7th Street, Castlegar BC. Castlegar Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements.
Columbia View Lodge for the wonderful, loving care they gave to our mother. Donations may be made in Mona’s memory to CNIB or to the Trail SPCA., 7700 Highway 3B, Trail, BC, V1R 4X2 or online at www.spca. bc.ca. You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence at the family’s online register at www.myalternatives.ca *** MCALLISTER, LAWRENCE RALPH — Larry passed away peacefully in the Nelson Hospital, surrounded by his loved ones on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at the age of 67 years, after his courageous fight with cancer. Born to Ralph and Inez McAllister in Macleod, Alberta. Larry worked at the Trail Regional Hospital for twenty seven years, before retiring to Balfour. He enjoyed his time fishing and his greatest moment was catching the elusive 25 pound rainbow. He also enjoyed golfing and after each season threatened to sell his golf clubs. He was no threat to the seniors tour. Larry is survived by his wife Bernadette, son Mark (Michelle) brothers Ken (Hope), Ron (Sharon), Bob (Tracy), Don and sisters Grace Wilson, Betty Harshenin, Lorraine (Neil) Hickman and best friend Rachel. The family would like to thank Doctors Milde, Malpass and Shumacher and the nurses in Trail and Nelson for their excellent care of Larry. Thank you for the cards, prayers, support and dinners. Special thanks to Lisa (our angel in Trail), our very dear friends, caring neighbors and loving family for being there through our most difficult time.
Larry has requested that there be no service or flowers. Donations may be made to; Kalein Hospice Centre P.O. Box 266, Nelson, B.C. VIL 5P9 Arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd. Online condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca *** MCLEAN (NEE LEVESQUE), OLIVE — was born on July 13, 1928 in Pincher Creek, Alberta and passed away peacefully with family at her side on April 22, 2013 in Trail, B.C. She is predeceased by her husband Ken, her infant son Allan, daughter Bonnie and her two brothers; Gerald and Reno. She is survived by her children Kathy (Wayne), Grant (Donna) and Joe; grandchildren Valorie Squires, Chelsea, Lucas and Erin McLean. Olive grew up and went to school in Kimberley, and married Ken there in 1946. Olive was a very active person who was outgoing and fun loving. She brought these traits to her working life, whether as a farm wife in Meadowbrook, a store proprietor in Wycliffe or as a gardener in Creston. She was a wonderful cook, painter, seamstress and also quite accomplished with needlework. In her 30’s, she homeschooled for her G.E.D. and at the age of 50 became a certified home care nurse. A private graveside service will be held in Kimberley at a later date. Gwen Ziprick 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 online register at www.myalternatives.ca
ALLAN ARBUS
Actor played ‘M.A.S.H.’ psychiatrist THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS ANGELES - Allan Arbus, who played the wise - and wisecracking - psychiatrist Dr. Sidney Freedman on TV’s “M.A.S.H.,” has died at age 95. Arbus’ daughter Arin told the Los Angeles Times Wednesday that her father died of congestive heart failure at his LA home Friday. Arbus didn’t begin acting until his 40s. He was a television regular who appeared on several series but was best
known as Freedman, who counselled shell-shocked army surgeons on a dozen episodes of “M.A.S.H.” between 1973 and 1983. Before turning to Hollywood, the New York-born Arbus had a successful career as a fashion photographer. After World War II, he started a studio with then-wife Diane Arbus. She would go on to become one of the most renowned art photographers of the 20th century.
As an expression of sympathy, your donations to the Canadian Alzheimer Society would be greatly appreciated. www.alzheimer.ca The family wishes to thank Dr. Smith and also the staff of Rosewood Village for their extraordinary care. Olive will be very much missed by us, but Dad is waiting for the next dance. Rest well Mom, you’ve earned it.*** KRYSKI (NEE STRATYCHUK), SYLVIA ROSELLA — of Trail, BC passed away in her home on Saturday, April 20, 2013. Sylvia was born in Canora, SK on February 9, 1934 to Nicholas and Rose Stratychuk. She and her husband, Walter Kryski (1929 – 1992), moved to Trail in 1961. Sylvia worked for Sears in Trail for 22 years until retirement. She is survived by her four children, Brad (Cyndi), Bev (Sean), Barry (Helen), and Brett, seven grandchildren, Jess, Katie, Ryan, Dienna, Colton, Celeste and Wyatt, and her beloved cat, Buddy. Her cremated remains will be taken to Saskatchewan where she will be laid to rest in her parents’ graves. As per her wishes, there will be no service. Jordan Wren of Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services™ has been entrusted with arrangements. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Sylvia’s name may be made to the Trail SPCA at 7700 Highway 3B Trail, BC V1R 2L9 or online at www.spca.bc.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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THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK - People magazine has named Gwyneth Paltrow as the World’s Most Beautiful Woman for 2013. The 40-year-old actress tops the magazine’s annual list of the “World’s Most Beautiful,” announced Wednesday. Commenting on her selection, Paltrow says: “Around the house, I’m in jeans and a T-shirt. I don’t really wear makeup.” She credits her workout routine for keeping her looking young and feeling strong. Paltrow is married to Coldplay rocker Chris Martin. They have two children, Apple, 8, and
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J.L. Crowe students talk the talk at speech championships Submitted April has been a month of opportunities for public speaking. On April 12, three J.L. Crowe students traveled to Vancouver to take part in the Provincial Speech Championship held at Crofton House. The championship is a qualifier for national competitions and the first time that it has been held outside of the Law Foundation Cup Provincial High School Debate Championships. Students were given the opportunity to participate in a variety of events that included solo acting (dramatic monologue), debate, interpretative reading, impromptu and persuasive speaking. Grade 11 students, Jesse Bartsoff and Eric Gonzalez participated in the senior rounds discussing the topics: “Ignorance is Bliss,” “Time enjoyed is not time wasted,” “How technology is detrimental to natural human communication” and “Happiness is not about the destination but rather the journey.” Bartsoff’s debate topic was: This house will determine a portion of teacher’s salary based on their student’s feedback” and his speech placed him tied for eighth. Gonzalez’s topic for debate was, “This house will implement SAT’s (standardized testing) for admission to post secondary institutions.” Bartsoff’s interpretative reading highlighted, “The Ballad of
Blasphemous Bill” by Robert Service and Gonzalez read from the “Diamond Grill” by Fred Wah. (This author is currently Canada’s Poet Laureate in Parliament and interestingly grew up in Nelson and Trail.) Gonzalez placed fifth out of 47 students in this category. Grade 9 student Kyla Mears, read from Shakespeare as her solo acting monologue, her interpretative reading pieces included two poems, “ A Moonlight Ride” and “Minutes like Hours” where she tied for fifth place out of 37 students. Her impromptu speeches were based on “Whether you think you can or whether you think you can’t, you are right” and “happiness”. This is a competition that has a large number of Lower Mainland participants and it is fabulous to see local students involved. All three students had a top ten finishes or better in at least one of the four categories. BARRY SULLIVAN LAW CUP
In another Lower Mainland event, Gonzalez, participated in the Barry Sullivan Law Cup that is hosted by the B.C. Bar Association under the umbrella of the Canadian Bar Association. This event was held at the heritage courtrooms at the Vancouver Art Gallery on April 15. The Barry Sullivan Law Cup is a provincewide public speak-
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Few might guess that the most prolific point-getter in pro hockey over the past 14 years is not a Sedin, Crosby, Lemieux, or Jagr, but a former Rossland-Trail minor hockey product. Trail native Todd Robinson scored twice including the game-winning goal as the Allen Americans pulled off a 7-3, Game 7 victory against the Missouri Merchants in Central Hockey League semifinal action Tuesday night. Allen led the series 3-1, but Missouri tied it up with two straight victories to even the series at three games apiece. However, the top-seeded Americans would not be denied, trouncing the Merchants 7-3 in the final game to send them into the championship President’s Cup against the Wichita Thunder. Robinson has had a productive playoff, leading the team in scoring and is second overall with three goals and 11 assists in 12 playoff matches. But that’s not surprising to anyone familiar with the game’s most highly skilled playmaker. Robinson ranks 20th among minor league hockey players all time in regular season points with 1,255, and over the last 14 seasons has collected more points than any player at any level of pro hockey. Joe Thornton has the most NHL points over those 14 years with 1,149 and Jaromir Jagr is next with 1,084. Robinson has scored 331 career goals and set up 924 others and ranks 10th in minor league history
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Minor hockey mega-star and Trail native Todd Robinson leads the Allen Americans into the CHL finals in a clash with the Wichita Thunder for the President’s Cup Tuesday in Allen, Tex. in assists, averaging do that.” has since helped Allen almost 1.4 points per Robinson had a dump the Denver game. successful campaign Cutthroats in five He joined the in Evansville playing games in the opening Americans just over under coach and fellow round of the CHL playa month ago, after a Trail native Kromm. offs, followed by the two-year stint with the He led the team in Merchants in seven, Evansville Icemen, of scoring, winning the and is now headed into the ECHL, deciding 2012 ECHL scoring the final to play for the to bid adieu to coach title, was named team Ray Miron President’s Rich Kromm and captain, earned an Cup championship. Indiana for a sunni- All-Star Team selecHe has played er playoff scenario in tion, and was the fifth- 894 games and worn Allen, Texas. leading scorer in the the colors of the With Evansville league when he moved Idaho Steelheads, out of the playoff pic- to the Texas town in Colorado Gold Kings, ture, Robinson who mid-March. Chicago Wolves, is in his 14th season Cincinnati Mighty in the minors, joined Ducks, Hamilton “I’m getting a the Americans in midBulldogs, Muskegon little older now March looking for Fury, Grand Rapids and at a point in another championGriffins, Muskegon ship. Lumberjacks, Odessa my career where “I’m getting a litJackalopes, Evansville championships tle older now and at Icemen and now the are very a point in my career Americans. He also where championships spent one winter important.” are very important,” playing hockey in todd robinson Robinson told the Denmark. Dallas Morning News. Robinson was also “I won a few when I a Memorial Cup winwas younger, but I The 34-year-old ner with the WHL haven’t won one in former Portland Portland Winterhawks a few years. This is a Winterhawk left a where he shone, leadgreat opportunity with last-place team for a ing his team and the a great organization to first-place team, and league in scoring, yet
was overlooked come the NHL entry draft. “At the time it was heart-breaking,” Robinson said. “I had a successful junior career, and I always thought I’d play in the NHL. That was everyone’s dream. When they don’t come calling, it’s devastating.” And yet, the fivefoot-eight forward’s size hasn’t hindered him in the minors where he is a three-time MVP, led the league in scoring three times, was named to nine all-star teams, and won three championships. His best season came in 2006-07, recording a Muskegon club record and career-best 123-points on 44-goals along with 79-assists. Despite his unparalleled success, Robinson has never played a game in the NHL. “The NHL was a different game back then,” Robinson added. “Size was important. Since then, the game has changed a lot. Now it’s about speed and skill. Back then it was more the bigger guys grinding it out. That was when Eric Lindros was coming into his own and dominating the NHL. That was the way the league was going, and they weren’t drafting the smaller guys.” In the end, the Trail native has had a very successful career in the minors, and has already achieved legendary status as one of the greatest playmakers ever to play the game. The Allen Americans hope the NHL’s loss turns out to be their gain as they begin their final series for the President’s Cup against Wichita on Tuesday.
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By Times Staff Trail Smoke Eaters defenceman Bennett Hambrook committed to NCAA Division III Hamilton College for the 2013-14 season. Hambrook, from Kimberley, scored a goal and counted 11 points in 29 games as a Smoke Eater in 2012-13 after being acquired from the Salmon Arm SilverBacks in Bennett Hambrook November. commted to play In 135 career BCHL games with with the NCAA Div. III Trail, Vernon, Hamilton College. Prince George, and Salmon Arm, the 21 year-old totalled 18 points and 183 penalty minutes. He was also a member of the KIJHL finalist Nelson Leafs during the 2009-10 season. “I’m excited to begin my collegiate career with a first-class program at Hamilton College this fall,” Hambrook said in a release. “Postsecondary education has always been a priority of mine and I couldn’t have asked for a better place to continue my schooling.” Hambrook is the fourth Smokie to have committed to an NCAA school from last year’s team including Brent Baltus - Michigan Tech, Garrett McMullen - RIT, and Scott Davidson Quinnipiac. “I’m grateful for my experiences in the British Columbia Hockey League over the past three years,” Hambrook added. “I’ve had great coaching with every team I’ve played for, and the time I’ve spent in this league has helped me develop on and off the ice.” “Bennett was a tremendous asset to the Smoke Eater organization both on and off the ice,” stated Smoke Eaters head coach and general manager Bill Birks. “His leadership qualities and work ethic are the best I’ve ever been around. Hamilton is getting a quality player and I couldn’t be happier for Bennett.” Hamilton College is a private liberal arts college located in Clinton, New York. The Continentals skate in the 10-team New England Small College Athletic Association (NESCAC).
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By Times Staff Local Soccer clubs should sit up and take notice that BMO Team of the Week contest is up and running again. BMO Financial Group kicked off the third year of its highly successful nationwide youth soccer program last week and are encouraging local residents to nominate a team. Thanks to some star power, this year will be the big-
gest year yet with Canadian National Women’s Team stars Diana Matheson, Erin McLeod and Rhian Wilkinson acting as BMO Team of the Week Ambassadors. For the past two years, BMO Team of the Week has gained momentum with thousands of kids and parents in communities across Canada taking grassroots soccer to new heights. See NOMINATE, Page 11
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Tambellini, Birks crack NHL final rankings BY TIMES STAFF Seven BCHL players secured themselves a spot in the NHL Central Scouting’s Final Rankings Wednesday. Surrey Eagle Adam Tambellini, son of Trail’s Steve Tambellini, was selected as top NHL prospect in the Canadian Junior Hockey League. Ranked 42nd of over 200 North America skaters, the former Vernon Viper was ranked 62nd overall in the Midterm Rankings and climbed 20 spots. He was also a BCHL second Team All Star and led the BCHL in goals during the 2013 playoffs, while netting 36 goals and 29 assists for the Eagles and Vipers this season. Tambellini scored the doubleovertime goal against the Penticton Vees to capture the 2013 Fred Page Cup and has committed to the University of North Dakota (NCAA Division I) for the upcoming season. The 18-year-old forward also earned a tryout with Team Canada West for the 2012 World Junior A Challenge. Tambellini and the Surrey Eagles captured the BCHL Title and will now compete in the Western Canada Cup in Nanaimo from April 27 – May 5th. The son of Trail Smoke Eaters coach Bill Birks also cracked the top 210. Dane Birks who played 10 games with the Smokies in 2011-12, is a defenceman with the Merritt Centennials and was ranked
121st overall. Birks, 17, scored five goals and added 20 assists in 52 games last season. The other BCHL ranked players include David Pope of West Kelowna, 67th; Powell River Kings’ Luke Ripley, 86th, while Nolan De Jong from Victoria was ranked 111th. Jedd Soleway of Penticton Vees and Prince George Spruce King Kevin Guiltinan rounded out the BCHLers at 131st and 162nd respectively. The Vees Chad Katunar, 28th, was the only BCHL goaltender ranked in the top 32 of North American netminders. Seth Jones of the Western Hockey League’s Portland Winterhawks kept his number one overall ranking, while Nathan MacKinnon and Jonathon Drouin both from the Halifax Mooseheads of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League were second and third overall ranked players respectively. The top ranked goalie overall is Zachary Fucale also of Halifax, while the top European player is Aleksander Barkov of Finland. The NHL draft lottery which determines the order of picks for the June 30 draft, will go on Monday at 7 p.m. The lottery will be the first in NHL history in which all 14 clubs not qualifying for the Stanley Cup Playoffs will have a chance at winning the right to the first overall selection.
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B.C. Baseball Umpires Association regional director Bill MacMillan presents a pair of awards to both junior and senior umpires, Matt Snary (left) and Brad Elliot (right).
Local Umpires receive recognition By Times Staff The B.C. Baseball Umpires Association finally made a good call last week when they recognized two of the men-in-blue’s best. BCBUA regional director Bill MacMillan presented Matt Snary of Trail with the BCBUA Junior Umpire of the Year Award given to a young umpire who shows outstanding ability combined with dedication to local programs. “The BCBUA prides itself on its commitment to educate and further the careers of youth umpires thoughout the province,” said MacMillan in a release. “We do this through a system of local clinics, advanced clinics, and on field mentorship.” In addition, the BCBUA also recognized long-time umpire Brad
Elliot with the George Connelly Builders Award for outstanding long term commitment to building and maintaining a strong umpire program in the local area. “I am happy to announce the recipient of the George Connelly Builders Award this year is Brad Elliot of Trail,” said MacMillan. “Brad has been involved in this area since the beginning of recorded time - or the early sixties, same thing - and is currently serving as the Umpire in Chief for Trail Youth Baseball.” Baseball umpires like Elliot and Snary routinely call dozens of games every season from Little League up to Senior Men’s baseball, and are an essential and valued asset to the Greater Trail baseball community.
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ery often we get referrals where the customer has been sent to us because we have the so called “computer” to hook up to a certain vehicle brand. This computer is then said to be capable of providing an instant solution to an ongoing problem. It will, as many a customer has said, “turn out the light.” In our industry, as vehicle complexity has increased, it has become more important to have a specific diagnostic tool that interfaces with your vehicle’s diagnostic network. While there has been a standard diagnostic interface since the 1996 model year (called OBD II) this standard has limited capabilities. These standard capabilities are limited to your vehicle’s emission control system. As soon as any other systems are involved in the problem the standard diagnostic interface is no longer useful. This standard interface will be able to talk to at least your engine’s computer control system and maybe your transmission’s computer control system. It provides rudiment-
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ary diagnostic information as mandated by the government. When it comes to something like your anti lock brake system (ABS) there are no standards. Diagnosing the antilock brake system is proprietary. This is where a special interface and software is required. The antilock brake system is not the only one that requires proprietary software. Almost every chassis, body, and entertainment/communication system on your vehicle is computer controlled and networked to each other. Thankfully your vehicle’s manufacturer has decided to make these special tools available not only to the dealership that sold you your vehicle but also to anyone that wants to pay for them. There are also many
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professional tools that have varying capabilities to help diagnose various systems. Each and every one of these tools is a significant investment with ongoing costs to keep them up to date. So yes an independent auto mechanic can have the diagnostic tool to work on your vehicle. Without these special tools the diagnostic process may not even be possible. The right tool is only part of the equation though. Yes, no matter what you might think or what you might have been told this diagnostic tool or “computer” has yet to know what is wrong with your car. These tools give your mechanic information he/she needs to fix your car but none as yet just come right out and solve the problem. There are inexpensive tools that simply read fault codes. These codes usually start with a letter followed by a four digit hexadecimal number. The description of these faults can be searched on the internet. Many fault codes will refer to a vehicle part in the description. For example P0135: Oxygen Sensor Heater
Japan. Toyota Motor Corp. reported Wednesday it sold 2.43 million vehicles during the JanuaryMarch period, outpacing General Motors Co. at 2.36 million vehicles and Volkswagen AG of Germany at 2.27 million vehicles.
Circuit Malfunction (Bank 1 Sensor 1). The armchair mechanic seeing “Oxygen Sensor” in the fault code description will go out and buy an oxygen sensor and install it. Sure, provided the part is the correct one for the application and it gets installed in the correct position (many vehicles have four of these sensors) there is a reasonable chance that this problem may be solved. Probably better than 50 per cent for that particular code. 50 per cent chance on a non-returnable several hundred dollar part. People do like to gamble I guess. Your professional mechanic armed with the correct diagnostic tool will approach this problem differently. The code, as presented by the manufacturer’s proprietary diagnostic tool, may contain more information. The oxygen sensor heater circuit fault may be flagged as a short to ground. The complete oxygen sensor circuit will require diagnosis. The problem could be a broken wire or bad connection anywhere in the circuit. The proper diagnostic tool will allow the mechanic to turn on the oxygen sensor Toyota’s first quarter sales declined 2.2 per cent from a year earlier, while those for GM were up 3.6 per cent and Volkswagen’s jumped 5.1 per cent. GM had been No. 1 for seven decades before losing that title to Toyota in 2008.
heater circuit at will and measure the voltage and current and resistance. A new oxygen sensor could be a complete waste of money. Guessed wrong? It’s only money. That special “computer” is only as smart as its operator. Trail’s Ron Nutini is a licensed automotive technician and graduate of mechanical engineering from UBC. E-mail: nutechauto@ telus.net
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-- Concerned Nana Dear Nana: You should not say anything to the ex, but encourage your son to do so. A 4-year-old girl should be eating roughly 1,200 calories a day with an emphasis on healthy foods that provide her with the proper nutrients. It’s OK to teach Jill which foods are helpful for her body and which are not. But Mom should not give the message that Jill isn’t good enough unless she is skinny, nor should Mom be restricting her daughter’s calories in an effort to make her thin. Please tell your son to discuss this with
answers in advance. Where’s the fun in that? And some clues are deliberately set up to be interpreted in more than one way, so a definition isn’t necessarily useful. It might be considered cheating if Mom were in a competition (dictionaries also provide synonyms), but since she is not, it only deprives her of the satisfaction of figuring out the clues on her own. Please don’t make that your problem. Dear Annie: Like “Your Husband,” I was one of those men with a significant sex drive. But after three children, my wife shut me down completely. I slept on the couch for four years until a family counselor said we should divorce because we were lousy role models for our children. My ex-wife has remarried, but is as unhappy as ever. I am still single, but have not regretted the divorce for a single day.
Physical touch is too important to turn off and not expect consequences. For a lot of men, sex is the glue that makes a relationship work. Telling a man that sex is over is as devastating to him as telling a woman she can never again talk to
her girlfriends. Women would label that “abuse.” Well, many men consider the loss of sex to be just as horrendous. As I told my daughter when she was older, “If you decide to give up sex, do not expect your husband to agree
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Dear Annie: My 4-year-old granddaughter, “Jill,” visited recently and declared, “My mommy told me to watch what I eat because she doesn’t want me get heavy.” Jill is certainly not heavy, and I was appalled that she was being told such a thing. I assured her that she is perfect. My son is divorced from Jill’s mother. He informed me that his ex does indeed send this type of message to her little girl. My son is a great father. He tries to avoid confrontations with his ex and her parents, as they can be manipulative and selfcentered. I will never speak disparagingly to my granddaughter about her mother, but I am concerned about the consequences such messages deliver on a little girl’s self-image. Obviously, her mother and grandparents are a huge influence. Should I stay silent and let my son deal with his ex?
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YourByhoroscope Francis Drake For Friday, April 26, 2013 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You feel generous to others today, and you also feel generous to yourself. Specifically, you’re contemplating perhaps spending too much money on something deluxe and elegant. (Use caution.) TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Today you will use your energy to benefit others if you possibly can. You feel inspired by a higher cause to help those who are less fortunate than you. (Very noble.) GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You feel selfless today with regard to the welfare of others, which is why you will put their needs and wants before your own. You’re not being a martyr; it just feels right to do this. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Group activities, especially with charitable organiza-
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tions, will be rewarding for you today if you know that you are part of a collective effort. Do what you can. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) You might be able to influence bosses, parents or people in authority to take a charitable stand on an issue. Certainly, others perceive you as being helpful in a charitable way. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) You will enjoy being surrounded by beauty today. This is why it’s a good idea to visit parks, beautiful buildings, museums and art galleries. Beautiful ideas will attract you as well. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) If sharing something or dividing an inheritance, don’t give away the farm today. Remember to have a healthy self-interest as well. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) This is a good day to patch up problems with partner-
ships and friendships. People feel sympathetic and warm to each other today, so take advantage of this. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) If you can help a co-worker today, you will. Or perhaps you need a sympathetic ear? People are helpful today. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) You’re in touch with your muse, which is why this is a wonderful day to
explore creative expression, the arts, sports events and playful times with children. You might have a new vision of things. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Family members will be especially supportive to each other today because feelings of mutual sympathy exist. Help someone if you can. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Don’t be worried if you
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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.
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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 .BZ , 2013.
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This spring, the shelves are almost bare at the Salvation Army food bank located on Rossland Avenue in the Gulch. Manager Linda Radtke said that in March, 360 families received a food hamper and hundreds of meals were served up weekly from Kate’s Kitchen. This Saturday, the Trail Girl Guides are helping out with its annual door-to-door food drive in Warfield. During the week, the girls delivered Ferraro Foods grocery bags to each house, and will pick bags that are left out, that day, at 10 a.m.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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#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
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
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