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Warfield ready to discuss recreation deal with Trail BY SHERI REGNIER Times Staff

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Sarah Benson (front) led the Trail Ambassadors in a walk down history lane during a tour of historical buildings in downtown Trail on Sunday. A new category was added to the program this year that challenged the girls to brush up on the Silver City’s past and present their new-found knowledge to a panel of six judges. (From the left) Monica McPhee, Miss Kiwanis; Alyssa Hunt, Miss Knights of Pythias; Samantha Theobald, Miss Trail Firefighters Local 941; Ella Meyer, Miss Italo Canadese; and Vivian Huang, Miss Royal Canadian Legion Branch 11.

Ambassador candidates get a taste of city’s history BY SHERI REGNIER Times Staff

If you think winning the Miss Trail title is all about beauty, then think again. The May 9 pageant promises to be a “no holding back” show of glitz and glam, according to the group of young role models getting ready to put six months of training on display as they vie for the Silver City crown. But getting there was more of an exercise in putting pen to paper and brushing up on Silver City history for this year’s five candidates in the Trail Ambassador program. On Sunday’s soggy afternoon the Grade 11 girls huddled under one umbrella and traipsed through puddles in downtown Trail for an entertaining lesson about the city’s historical buildings from Sarah Benson, director of Trail Museum and Archives The walking tour played into the program’s new educational category, worth 10 per cent of the final tally on pageant night, in addition to

the traditional challenges that have contestants learning to write engaging speeches, and conquering fears of performing and speaking in front of a crowd. “We looked at the main role of our ambassadors, which is promoting the Trail region,” explained Michelle Epp, program coordinator. “And we realized that our candidates were not being given the opportunity to showcase their knowledge in this area.” The girls were tasked to research Trail history, the city’s tourism opportunities, and one or all of the Home of Champion categories of sports, industry or lifestyle, before presenting their newfound knowledge to a panel of six judges last week. “We told them to think about something they are passionate about,” said Epp. “Not only did they display new knowledge of their city, they were forced into conversation with strangers (judges).” See CANDIDATES, Page 3

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Good news for Trail is that Warfield council did an about-face on Friday and requested to meet with the city and hammer out a new recreation and cultural services deal between the two municipalities. The city received a letter on April 25 from John Crozier, Warfield’s acting mayor, that said village council would like to revisit negotiations, confirmed Trail Mayor Dieter Bogs at Monday night council. “Our focus is that we want to reach an agreement so this is good news.” The bad news, according to the Trail mayor, is the wording Warfield council chose when relaying its decision to village residents. According to the village’s Monday newsletter, Warfield council had one discussion with Trail’s (recreational) negotiating committee last fall, but since that time the city never returned to the table, which left Warfield no alternative but to take “the path chosen.” Additionally, the village’s position is that Bogs presented Trail’s proposal at the November meeting and requested strict confidentiality with all negotiations. “The good news is that they want to open up discussion,” said Bogs.

“But when I see the press release claiming that they had only one discussion with us, that is very unfortunate.” Besides the Trail mayor, Coun. Kevin Jolly and Coun. Robert Cacchioni attended the first gathering with Warfield council, which was an open meeting, according to the Trail councillors. “We were dealing in good faith,” said Jolly at the city governance meeting, earlier that day. “The first meeting I asked if it was closed meeting and they very specifically said ‘No, this is not a closed meeting,’” he continued. “But they didn’t want any administrators in the room, for whatever reason.” In light of the “he said he said” situation, any future meetings with Warfield council will be on record, followed up with an official email or letter and made available to the public. “To completely ignore the discussions where we were actually talking about options and opportunities that we might be able to address is disappointing,” said Bogs. “Their press release tells me future discussions with any member of Warfield council will definitely be recorded.” See TRAIL, Page 3

SCHOOL DISTRICT 20

Funds cut to community school BY ART HARRISON Times Staff

A quiet crowd of approximately 20 spectators was on hand Monday night as the School District 20 (SD 20) Board of Trustees met at the Kootenay Columbia Learning Centre in Trail to pass the first two readings of the balanced budget, as is required by the Ministry of Education. Among the spectators for the open meeting was a group of residents of Blueberry Creek who came to the open meeting hoping the board might re-assess its decision

to cut $20,000 in funding from the Blueberry Creek Community School. Although a number of trustees openly voiced their regret at having to make the decision to reallocate the CommunityLINK funds that had previously been directed towards the community school, the board stood by its decision to distribute the money between a number of SD 20 schools that had never previously received any of the funds which are targeted towards vulnerable students. See LACK, Page 3

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A reef and flowers laid at the foot of the Workers’ Memorial is a reminder of workers who lost their lives or were injured on the job. The national Day of Mourning was held on Monday with a march, speeches and remembrance marking the day as participants left their thoughts and prayers at the foot of the monument.

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Candidates toured local historical landmarks

FROM PAGE 1 The candidates chose topics ranging from the city’s recreational history and past sports heroes, seasonal tourist attractions, bios of Home of Champion inductees, past and present photos of Sandy (Gyro) beach and the history of city landmarks including the Greater Trail Community Centre. Besides becoming City of Trail history buffs – Miss Firefighter Samantha Theobold, Miss Italo Canadese Ella Meyer, Miss Kiwanis Monica McPhee, Miss Knights of Pythias Alyssa Hunt, and Miss Legion Vivian Huang – said the knowledge presentation gave opportunity to practise public speaking, which is a skill they all agree is a highlight of the competition. “I’m terribly awkward with an outgoing manner that didn’t always work,” said Meyer. “I learned how to conduct myself in public keeping a game face, what is and isn’t appropriate, and how to greet people.” Hunt, Huang and Theobold admitted to being somewhat shy and that learning public speaking skills has built their overall confidence. For self-professed “geek” Monica McPhee, embracing a whole group of new friends topped everything else she learned in the competition. “I was never one to have a lot of friends,” said McPhee. “I had a couple of really close friends but now I have a whole new bunch.” The weekend walking tour began at the Trail Memorial Centre with a chat about Trail Smoke Eater history, then zigged-zagged through town with a heads up at the AMEC offices to take in the 1930 West Kootenay Power and Light Company logo stamped on the building’s exterior top floor. The next stop briefly held up the history lesson, when Benson quizzed the girls about the origins of the now closed Liquidation World building on Spokane Street. “Do you remember what well known store was in this building?” Benson asked the teenagers. After a silent moment, she reminded them the store was once an Eaton’s retail outlet. But the answer only elicited quizzical expressions. “I keep forgetting how young you girls are,” Benson chuckled. “None of you are old enough to remember what an Eaton’s store was.”

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Grade 12 student Rhylah Wyatt flicked the watercolour from her paint brush in the art studio at J.L. Crowe Secondary School last week. In a process called lifting off, the wet paint was then blotted away using a tissue, leaving the impression of a cloud of dust around the painting’s equine focal point.

Trail rejects offer to split recreation and culture FROM PAGE 1 Calls to Warfield Mayor Bert Crockett were not returned by press time, but in a Trail Times interview, (Village reviewing its role in recreation deal, Trail Times Dec. 11) he noted the one meeting and that information was being communicated between the two mayors. “I really don’t know the direction we will go but at the end of the day the talks were positive and will continue that way, “ he said. Another condition added to the next round of talks is a time limit. Trail council members agreed to give Warfield effectively one month (May 31 deadline) to renegotiate an agreement with

the city. “We invited them to negotiate, this is not their initiative but is their reply to us,” said Vince Morelli, Warfield’s chief administrative officer (CAO). “Basically council will have to decide if this is going to happen by May 31, so I can’t really comment on it.” “Given the way the previous negotiations were conducted there has to be a mandate in terms of timing,” explained David Perehudoff, Trail’s CAO, during the Monday governance meeting. “Last time I sort of feel we were strung along and surprised when they decided not to renew.” Finally, Trail council kiboshed the vil-

lage’s offer to only fund the Trail and District Public Library and voted to negotiate recreation and culture (library) as a combined service. “It appears they are now asking to discuss both,” said Perehudoff referencing Crozier’s letter. “And the city’s preference is to have the two services together.” The decision to no longer cost share with the city under the Trail Resident Program (TRP) was made during an incamera council meeting in March, leaving the city on the hook to cover the loss of Warfield’s $74,500 contribution towards recreation and $32,500 annual payment toward library services.

Lack of funds and more cuts makes process difficult FROM PAGE 1 “When we got the long-list of proposed budget cuts I think a lot of us lost some sleep,” trustee Jo-Ann Bursey said at the meeting. “I mean we had to look at decisions to not wash the front of the school for a year where our children go to school every day. But the government holds the purse strings.” Mickey Kinakin, who was not present for the meeting due to being in Kelowna for medical treatment, was the one trustee who voted against the

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in the LINKS budget for some years to keep up with costs,” Luterbach said Tuesday. “That’s not to say that the community schools aren’t providing a valuable service… but the status quo wasn’t sustainable.” Luterbach said coming up with the process of developing balanced budgets without increased funding has been a difficult process for some time. “Last year we needed to find a little over $900,000, the year before it was $1.5 million. When you’re dealing with a $40 million budget and look-

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West Kelowna councillor considers running in new South Okanagan/West Kootenay riding By Steve Kidd

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first term as a West Kelowna councillor, but promises he will move to the new riding if elected. He is the third candidate to put his name forward as a Conservative hopeful, following after Marshall Neufeld of Penticton and Stephen Hill of Rossland. Though this was de Jong’s meeting, it drew out another possible candidate. Jason Cox, a past president of the Penticton and Wine Country Chamber of Commerce, attempted to run in the 2011 Conservative nomination race, but wasn’t able to get his paperwork in on time. “I should confess that I am here sizing up the competition,” said Cox, who was an aide to Tom

Siddon when he was a Conservative MP. “I am thinking about putting my name in as well.” “My roots in the conservative party go back to the old Progressive Conservative days and right through the rebirth of the new Conservative party,” said Cox. Both men will have serious competition from Hill and Neufeld, a former assistant to Stockwell Day. Neufeld is running with Day’s endorsement, and the assistance of some of Day’s campaign team. “Marshall is very well-entrenched in the party and he knows a lot of people locally,” said Cox. Neufeld, he continued, is working hard to garner support for party members. That’s good for the party, Cox said, a sentiment de Jong agreed with. “It is a Conservative riding to lose. To have three candidates right now vying for the position is very healthy. It

tells you how alive and well the conservative party is in this new riding,” said de Jong. de Jong is the younger brother of Mike de Jong, provincial minister of finance. Both brothers are card-carrying members of the right-leaning B.C Liberal party, but de Jong said they differ a little on federal politics. “I am a bit more of a Conservative, where he tends to be a little bit of a Liberal,” said de Jong. “We have had some heated discussions from time to time.” Still, de Jong said his older brother is happy and supportive of his endeavour. The new riding of South Okanagan West Kootenay has had strong representation in Ottawa, with Conservative MPs Stockwell Day and Dan Albas formerly representing the northern part and NDP MP Alex Atamanenko in the south and west portions.

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THE CANADIAN PRESS VICTORIA - Job training is going to become the focus of British Columbia’s education and apprenticeship systems. Premier Christy Clark unveiled her government’s B.C.’s Skills and Jobs Blueprint today, outlining the government’s promise to give young people a seamless path from school to the workplace. The blueprint has three objectives to maximize the school-to-jobs plan, including focusing on early, hands-on learning in schools, shifting education to match jobs in demand and entering partnerships with industry and labour to deliver training. One of the proposed changes includes reforming Grade 10 to 12 graduation requirements to give students skills and knowledge to find jobs after high school. The government will be asking post-secondary institutions to focus their training programs and courses on what it calls highdemand occupations and concedes that some courses like philosophy, will lose out. The education plans are designed to put British Columbians first in line to fill one million expected job openings by 2022.

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THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA - Are you an employer keen to hire help from abroad, but nervous about the controversy dogging Ottawa’s temporary foreign worker program? The government of Canada may have a solution for you. Under the International Experience Canada program, as many as 20,000 workers aged 18 to 35 will soon be coming to Canada just as Canadian youth begin pounding the pavement in search of summer jobs. The program allows employers to bypass the labour market opinion process, which means there’s no need for government approval. As well, companies are not obliged to pay their workers the prevailing market wage. The influx follows a spirited campaign by the government to

THE CANADIAN PRESS SAINT JOHN, N.B. - Labatt Breweries says it has found a 21-metre promotional blimp that broke free from a tether in New Brunswick and later crashed in the woods northeast of Saint John. Company spokesman Wade Keller says information from a local resident helped guide a Briefs small, private plane to the crash site. Keller says the partially deflated balloon is tangled in trees on private property. The two-storey balloon broke free on Saturday at about 2 p.m. as it was being lowered due to gusting winds. The helium-filled blimp has nothing on board other than lights. Flight officials in Moncton and Saint John were warned about the balloon, and Transport Canada issued warnings to pilots in southern New Brunswick.

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THE CANADIAN PRESS REGINA - New labour rules that index the minimum wage and recognize the rights of interns are now in effect in Saskatchewan. The province has proclaimed the Saskatchewan Employment Act and regulations that spell out how employers and workers can be treated. Among other things, the regulations say that interns are employees if they’re doing the same duties as other workers and that means they must be paid. The regulations also create a separate class for student learners, like student teachers, who have to do a work placement for an educational program and may not be paid. People who are called to work outside of their scheduled shift will also now have to be paid three times their hourly wage, instead of three times the minimum wage.

Ukraine, Slovenia and Slovakia. Government data, however, indicates that more than three times as many foreigners come to Canada under the program than the other way around. Doug Parton of the Ironworkers union in B.C. has called on the government to crack down on the IEC, saying there are no skills assessments of the incoming workers and no requirement that companies pay workers the prevailing wage rate. “It’s a complete free-for-all and it’s an attack on wages,” said Parton, the business agent for Ironworkers Local 97, which represents structural and reinforcing ironworkers in British Columbia. Parton claims mines in B.C. are taking advantage of the program to bring in non-Canadian workers with none of the

“checks and balances” ostensibly in place under the broader temporary foreign worker program. One company in particular, Parton said, has been routinely bringing over dozens of temporary foreign workers under the program for more than a decade and paying them $13 an hour while providing no training whatsoever or apprenticeship opportunities to domestic workers. “There’s been no commitment to our young Canadian workers; doors are getting slammed shut on them because companies are bringing in cheaper workers from other countries,” he said. Alexis Pavlich, a spokeswoman for Citizenship and

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Hunt challenge dismissed THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO - An Ontario judge has dismissed two animal rights groups’ attempt to block the province’s revived spring bear hunt - just days before it is scheduled to begin. Animal Alliance of Canada and Zoocheck Canada were challenging a pilot project to reinstate the spring bear hunt the hunt. The groups argued mother bears will be killed and their orphaned cubs left to starve.

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Immigration Minister Chris Alexander, defended the program, which has existed since 1951. “The IEC is a longstanding and popular program that enables limited numbers of young Canadians and foreign nationals to participate in a travel, live and work abroad cultural and economic exchange program,” Pavlich said in an email. Liberal MP John McCallum, the party’s immigration critic, accused the Tories of startling inconsistency. “On the one hand they’re saying, ‘Do whatever you want,’ and on the other hand they’re saying, ‘We have a moratorium.’ That’s not exactly speaking with one voice.”

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Thanks to feds, pot has lost its cachet

don’t know about you, but in my household there’s a mighty uneasy feeling about the feds taking over the pot industry in Canada. The fear is they’ll take a perfectly robust business model and find a way to tie it up in knots. You know it’s going to happen; it’s the government. The evidence of marijuana malpractice is already growing. And, folks, it’s not pretty. Take a deep breath. Health Minister Rona Ambrose has reported to Parliament that the move to legalized pot growing has already cost taxpayers $1.8 million. In fact, even though approximately 700 applications have been submitted from entrepreneurial citizens, just 12 growers have been licensed to sell to an estimated 37,800 medical marijuana users across the country. Eight more licences are to produce for other suppliers. No licences at all have been granted in Alberta, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador and P.E.I.

That, my friends, is nothing short of a crime. Prices, too, are all over the map, ranging from $3 to $12 per gram. And here’s something we’ve never heard of before – a B.C. producer is actually recalling a batch of its highly potent “purple kush” over unspecified issues with its production practices. I can’t think of any time that happened before the regulators got involved. Now, no doubt it’s unfair to compare the way the government runs this business to the adventurous people who did so well before them, even under highly challenging legal circumstances. But, heck, you begin to think the bureaucrats could find a way to screw up a one-car parade. When they claim they’re being strict just to protect you, the consumer, you know the bureaucrats are just blowing smoke. Back in the day – so I’m told – your marijuana was delivered to a convenient location, often outside a handy bar or gas station, by a smiling vend-

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or, who would greet you with a handshake and a smile. Now that the feds are involved, one can imagine grumpy old men handing over your package with a suspicious eye and a snarl, leaving the clear impression that they don’t believe you have a legitimate doctor’s note. Those vendors of yore, I’m told, were also not too haughty to offer incentives. There would be the occasional freebie or baker’s dozen of quantity, just to assure you of their good faith. One could never imagine the feds, on the other hand, putting their certified pot on sale. And speaking of money,

how does the government manage to lose millions on this project anyway? Selling pot has always been a licence to print money – that’s why organized crime got involved in the first place; you have to conclude it takes a special team of Keystone Kops to put this cash cow into the red. I’ve puzzled long and hard over how this has come to pass. Some of the troubles, no doubt, have to do with the government’s inexperience. Ask yourself: What are the chances that Rona Ambrose has ever bought a spliff out behind the school? Pretty low, I’m betting. Or her boss, Stephen Harper – where might he have picked up some basic understanding about the industry? Nowhere, is what I’m betting. It’s another reason why it may be time to consider a change in government. At least Justin Trudeau admits to having sampled the product before it became legally certified. He must know a little bit more about how to get this operation into the black.

You know, there’s something else about this move to control pot cultivation that’s eating at me, and I think it’s this. Just as those who lived through Prohibition say booze tasted better back then, pot – so I’m told – was all the headier when it was verboten. Make it legal and you’ve made it boring. Not that allowing the sale of alcohol has led to its demise; just that it’s so bourgeois to consume a substance after the government says it’s OK. The good news is that you still can break the law by consuming marijuana. Just don’t get that doctor’s note and buy your product from a non-certified supplier – or, pending a court ruling, grow your own. I can’t counsel you to do so, but I wonder whether staying on the wild side will keep the spirit alive. It’s a question worth exploring. The answer, no doubt, is blowin’ in the wind. Doug Firby is Editor-inChief and National Affairs columnist for Troy Media.

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who threw the glass of beer all over the band near the end of the dance. The Ken McCoy Band comes a long distance to entertain those of us who appreciate him, and to be treated like that is completely unacceptable. The guys in the band showed alot of class in ignoring the

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ith due apologies to Yugoslavia. Indeed, there was God, Voltaire and probably never a single day durthe Ukrainians, I ing the 45 years of the Cold must point out that War when either side seriously if Ukraine did not exist, it would considered attacking the other. not be necessary to invent it. The reason was simple: they It is not a great power, it has knew what would happen next, no resources the world can- even if neither side used the not do without, and it is not thousands of nuclear weapons a “vital strategic at its disposal. Twice interest” to anyin thirty years, in body except the 1914-18 and 1939Ukrainians them45, a major war using selves. Not even modern weapons had to the Russians, been fought over although they almost all of Europe’s GWYNNE are acting at the territory. moment as though On the first occait were. sion, they lost a genWorld Affairs Bosnia was eration of young men. nobody’s vital The second time, strategic interest either. It most countries from Germany isn’t now, and it wasn’t a hun- eastwards lost around ten perdred years ago. But Bismarck cent of their populations killed warned in 1898 that if there – and most of the casualties was ever another major war in that time were civilians. Half Europe, it would come out of of the continent’s great historic “some damned silly thing in the cities were reduced to ruins Balkans,” and an assassination even without the help of nuclein Sarajevo in 1914 fulfilled his ar weapons. It was an expensive prophecy to the letter. education, but the Europeans Some things have changed did finally learn their lesson: since then, however. The next don’t do this any more. world war will not come out of That is why, even as Ukraine (which is only slightly Russian tanks drive right up to north-east of the Balkans) no Ukraine’s eastern borders and matter what happens in the the Ukrainian army prepares to next few weeks and months. die in a fight it knows it would Russia might invade Ukraine, lose, nobody else in Europe is there might even be a new getting ready for war. If the Cold War for a while, but there Russians want part or all of will be no fighting in Europe Ukraine, they can have it – and beyond Ukraine’s borders. pay the long-term price for takIndeed, apart from the ing it, which would be very Balkans there has been no full- high. But nothing in Europe scale war in Europe for the past is worth blowing all of Europe 69 years, and there was never up for. the slightest risk that the fightDo not be alarmed by the ing in the 1990s would spread fact that troops and planes from beyond the borders of former as far away as the United States

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and Canada are currently being sent to NATO countries that have borders with Russia. The numbers are militarily insignificant. Their purpose is simply to remind the Russians that the alliance will protect its own members should Moscow ever decide that it has also a right to “protect” Russian-speakers in Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia. Moscow does not actually need to be reminded of that. It has seized Crimea, and is toying with the idea of seizing more of Ukraine, precisely because that country does not fall under the NATO umbrella. And it does not belong to NATO because NATO didn’t want to take military responsibility for its defence. The collapse of the status quo is partly the European Union’s fault, for demanding that Ukraine choose between closer trade and travel ties with the EU and full membership in Russia’s proposed “Eurasian Union”. It is even more the fault of Moscow: President Vladimir Putin has been both emotional and scaring people, which is never a good idea. But if he does take more or even all of Ukraine, the West will not fight him. It will just take in all the Ukrainian refugees, strengthen its eastern defences, and begin the slow process of bringing down Putin by crippling the Russian economy. That would take years, but nobody would forget about Ukraine. It is a UN member, and even China has stopped supporting the Russian position. Remember East Timor. Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.

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OBITUARIES BINOTTO, CLELIA – It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved m o t h e r, nonna and bisnonna Clelia, who left us peacefully on Sunday, April 27, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer. Clelia leaves behind dear daughters Licia Priddy (Dave) and Laura Lane (Gord). Clelia was a proud grandmother of Amanda Bowron (Brett), Michael Priddy (Jen), Michelle Priddy (Dan) and Kerra Lane (Andrew) as well as her only great-grandchild Emma Bowron. Survived also by her dear sister Maria Faveta of Italy and sisters-in-law Silvia, Lucia and Bertilla. Clelia leaves behind many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her loving husband Giovanni Binotto and eight brothers. Clelia came to Canada from Treviso, Italy in 1955 and settled in Trail with Giovanni to raise their two daughters. She was a longtime member of the Sisters of Colombo. Family and friends always came first. She enjoyed her garden, church and in her later years bowling with her friends. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, May 1, 2014 at 11:00am at “Carberry’s Chapel”, 1298 Pine Ave., Trail, BC with Father Jim McHugh, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery. Jordan Wren of Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services™ has been entrusted with arrangements. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Clelia’s memory can be made to the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital Health Foundation at 1200 Hospital Bench Road, 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 *** POSTNIKOFF, BILL – It is with great sadness to announce the sudden passing of Bill Postnikoff of Fruitvale on

Sunday April 27, 2014 at his home in Marsh Creek with his family by his side. Bill was predeceased by his parents Alec and Nora and brothers Walter and Harry. Bill is survived by his loving wife Nancy, children Billy, Cyril and Theresa (Kyle), sister-inlaw Kathy, and many cousins, nephews, nieces, family and friends. Bill was born and raised in Champion Creek, BC where he spent many of his days with his brothers and cousins who were more like his brothers and sisters. Bill in his younger years enjoyed fishing, hunting, picking huckleberries and spent many hours playing hockey. Bill met his loving wife Nancy in 1979 and married her in 1980. They moved to Blueberry and finally relocated to Fruitvale in 1983 where their three beautiful children were raised. Bill worked in construction all his life and was a proud member of CSWU 1611. One of his great passions was getting all the family children and friends together and spending afternoons at Champion Lakes. Bill loved his home and throughout the summer months could be seen putting around and beautifying his yard and keeping his grass green. Heaven forbid anyone touch his sprinklers! His love was his wife, that he cherished beyond means, his children and being at home with family and friends. He never had a mean thing to say about anyone and was always welcoming you into his home. Bill’s famous last words were, “See you again, my friend,” and we will see you again our Friend!! A funeral service will be held at Gateway Christian Life Centre on Friday May 2, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. The service will be officiated by Major Samuel Fame. Burial is to follow at Boulder Creek Cemetery. You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence at the family’s online register at www.myalternatives.ca

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Racial comments earn lifetime ban THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK - Issuing about the strongest rebuke that he could, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver banned Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling for life Tuesday for making racist comments in a recorded conversation, the first step toward forcing a sale of the club and permanently removing Sterling from the league. Silver also fined Sterling US$2.5 million, and again expressed outrage. “I fully expect to get the support I need from the other NBA owners to remove him,” Silver said. Several owners immediately chimed in with support of Silver’s decision. Sterling, the league’s longest-tenured owner and someone with an estimated net worth of $2 billion, did not offer any immediate comment. The penalties, which were announced only three days after the scandal broke, are the harshest ever issued by the league and among the stiffest punishments ever given to an owner in professional sports. Silver said a league investigation found that

Sterling was in fact the person on the audiotapes that were released over the weekend and immediately sent shock waves throughout the game. “We stand together in condemning Mr. Sterling’s views,” Silver said. “They simply have no place in the NBA.” Sterling still owns the team, but going forward he is immediately barred from attending any NBA games or practices, being present at any Clippers office or facility, participating in any business or player personnel decisions involving the team, or being part of any league business. It’s unclear how Sterling will respond. “This league is far bigger than any one owner, any one coach and any one player,” said Silver, who as commissioner has broad powers under what’s typically called the “best interest of the game” clause of the NBA constitution. But Silver works for the owners, and he will need 75 per cent of them - if all 30 teams vote, he’ll need 23 on his side - to force Sterling out of the league completely.

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The Village of Fruitvale and the Beaver Valley community hosted a special event congratulating the B.V. Nitehawks on an unbelievable season and its first ever Western Canadian Keystone Cup championship on Thursday. Close to 300 supporters attended the Beaver Valley Nitehawks Day celebration at the Fruitvale Memorial Hall that honoured the Nitehawk organization, its players, coaches, executive, and volunteers for their KIJHL championship, the provincial Cyclone Taylor Cup title, and the Keystone Cup. “It was amazing,” said Nitehawks coach and GM Terry Jones. “Such a huge response, and so vocal, and emotional. It just means a lot to our executive, to the players, and our coaching staff. This is a hell of a day.” Regional District of Kootenay Boundary Area A director Ali Grieve hosted the evening with an ongoing slide show and the odd brain teaser for the players and fans.

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The men behind the success of the Beaver Valley Nitehawks’ Western Canada Keystone Cup championship season include from left: coach Terry Jones, assistant coaches Kevin Limbert and Jamie Cominotto, and former assistant Jeremy Cominotto. Special guest, Nitehawks’ co-founder Shirley Lavesque, talked about the inauspicious Nitehawk beginnings, and the community’s resolve to make the Hawks a permanent fixture in the KIJHL. Grieve followed up with congratulatory notes from Alex Atamanenko, the B.C. Southern Interior Member of Parliament, and Fruitvale Mayor Patricia Cecchini.

With ample refreshments supplied by local businesses, it truly was a community event, where the many volunteers were thanked and congratulated, speeches were made, the players introduced, and autographs signed for all in attendance. But the highlight came when Hawk president Dennis Bedin recognized the contributions of the coaches whose commitment and dedica-

tion to the team over the years has made the Nitehawks one of the most successful franchises in the KIJHL if not all of Junior B hockey. “A lot of people think our coaches get paid, well I’ll tell you something it’s a cup of coffee and a donut,” said Bedin. “If we had to pay these coaches what they’re worth, we would not be here today. It’s a 24-7, 365 day-a-year job . . . and

the man that glues this all together and makes it stick is Terry Jones.” Following a thunderous ovation, Jones then paid tribute to the people behind the scenes like executives Terry Jones Sr. and Pat Vallier for contributions to the breakfast club, Steve Scaia for his ongoing contribution as photographer, bus driver, and D.J., Treasurer Kevin Hendrickson, assistant coaches Kevin Limbert, Jamie and Jeremy Cominotto, trainer Tom Meakes, video coach Dave Paisin and goalie instructor Alex Evin and many more. But most of all, Jones recognized that it’s not just the guys wearing the Nitehawks jersey that contribute to the team’s success. “Our team runs on this,” said Jones following the celebration. “We are not like every other team, we need this . . . We often call ourself the family, and it’s not just the players, the executive, the coaches, and the parents, it’s our fans. When you have the success like this, everybody counts, and this just brings it all together.” See UNIQUE, Page 12

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Trail Little League season underway By Times Staff Trail Minor Baseball threw out the first pitch on Saturday as the Little League season got underway at Andy Bilesky Park. The rain held off long enough for the Minor division’s Trail Eagles to down Salmo 15-7 in the opener. In a Major division pitching duel the Eagles beat Bella Tire by a close 2-1 score, while in the third and final game of opening day the Minor Trail Red Sox squeaked by the Pirates by a score of 5-4. It’s been a promising start to

the year, as Trail Minor Baseball saw its numbers increase from approximately 80 ball players last season to 110 this year. The 2014 baseball season will be highlighted by the Senior Men’s Provincial Baseball championship at Butler Park in August, as well as the Little League Minor provincials at Andy Bilesky Park, July 12-19. Tonight Trail Pirates host the Beaver Valley in Minor division submitted photo baseball at 5:30 p.m. at Andy Trail Little League teams took to the diamond to Bilesky Park. open its season at Andy Bilesky Park on Saturday.

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It’s going to be a year of change for the Nelson Leafs. After a successful season that saw the local squad win the Neil Murdoch Division regular season title, head coach Frank Maida has announced his resignation from the squad. “I just feel it’s time to step aside and spend more time with family and work my other job,” said Maida. After serving as head coach for three years and assistant coach for five, Maida said he has nothing but great memories to look back on. “It was a great run, a great year. I thought the boys had a super year. We had a great record this season and I was very proud of the boys.” Despite the success, the coach said it was time to move on. “At this point it is just time to step away and enjoy some of the other things that I’ve wanted to do and put on hold.” But that doesn’t mean he won’t be following the Leafs next year. “I’m definitely a Leafs’ fan. You’ll see me around.” But come September, it will be a different leader running training camp. “It definitely will be strange, but I’m looking forward to it, doing some other things in September,” he said. Leafs assistant coach Sean Dooley said he was a “bit surprised” at the announcement, adding that he had “no idea” that it was coming. “It seemed to happen so quick, right after the Cyclone (Taylor Cup). Frank never said anything all year about whether he wanted to come back, or if he was going to call it a day,” said Dooley. He said Maida was a great coach that has done a lot for Nelson. Along with Maida’s departure, Russell Stocks, Leafs’ president, has also announced his resignation but will stay on as a director.

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Classic rivalry set to go

THE CANADIAN PRESS and to match the Boston power play, MONTREAL - The Montreal which went 6-for-16 in a five-game Canadiens are wondering where win over the Detroit Red Wings in their power play has gone. the opening round. What used to be their best weapon The Bruins used to labour on the has mostly been firing blanks for power play. They beat Montreal in the last month or so. seven games in a 2011 first round And while they didn’t need it series despite going 0-for-23 with much to sweep the Tampa Bay the man advantage. Lightning in the first round of NHL But that was before they picked playoffs, it could come in awfully up slick point man Torey Krug, handy when they face the Boston which allowed them to move towBruins in an Eastern Conference ering Zdeno Chara into a much semifinal later this week. more effective position in front of The Canadiens went 0-for-23 over the opposing team’s net. the final eight regular season games Subban looks to the 2011 Bruins with the man advantage and scored as proof that a team can win even if on only two of 13 chances against the power play is struggling. the Lightning, although one was “The year they won the Cup, I Max Pacioretty’s series-clinching don’t think that had many power goal with 43 seconds left in Game 4 play goals,” he said. in Montreal. “The power play is one thing, but It has got to where they don’t I think the most important thing is talk about scoring goals so much generating momentum on a power as building “momentum” off the play. power play. “You’re not always going to score, “We worked on the power especially when you play a team play (Monday) and we’ll work on with a good penalty kill. But you try it more,” coach Michel Therrien to create opportunities and generate said this week. “We want to create momentum and really grind down momentum on the power play and their forwards and defence.” we’re working with that in mind.” They hope to catch fire against The Canadiens have spent a lot the Bruins. In the first round, there of time in practice over the past were times they hadpresents dazzling puck Columbia Filter ……... month trying to find answers. movement, and other times when Early in the season, they were they looked like marionettes followscoring regularly until opponents ing a choreographed routine. started keying on P.K. Subban’s The Canadiens will face the big point shot. Since then, the Bruins for a record 34th time in Canadiens have had trouble finding the post-season. Montreal has won a winning formula. 24 series, but15, the Bruins Date: June 2014have won They will need it to keep the big- seven of the last 11, including the ger, more physical Bruins honest last two.

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DAUPHIN, Man - The Coquitlam Express picked up another victory in their second game of the 2014 Crescent Point Energy Western Canada Cup, 2-1 over the MJHL’s Winnipeg Blues but it might have come with a cost Monday night. Midway through the second Captain Ryan Rosenthal was rubbed off the puck into the boards, then skated off the ice in clear frustration and did not return until the third period but only lasted for one shift before calling it a night. Rosenthal actually opened the scoring for Coquitlam in the contest in the first period, that was followed by a

tally from former Trail Smoke Eater Brendan Lamont, which turned out to be the game winner. Winnipeg’s lone scorer was Warren Callis on the Power Play. The game was a goalie battle for the most part. Byron Spriggs of the Blues and Gordie Defiel of the Express stood tall, each facing 33 shots. Coquitlam jumps to 2-0 and pretty much clinches a playoff spot for the weekend. The good news for Coquitlam is they have Tuesday off, and will be back in action tonight against 1-1 Yorkton Terriers.

Unique experience for imports FROM PAGE 11 As for players like 19-year-old defenceman Lyle Frank, who was a steady presence on the blue line all year, the B.V. experience was something special. “It’s been incredible,” said Frank. “I’ve

never had anything like it. I’ve been playing hockey for 15 years and I’ve never won this much in a season, never accomplished this much.” Frank came to the Nitehawks from Grande Prairie along with Brett Clark,

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Sheldon Hubbard, and Braden Fuller, all integral components of the Hawks’ success this season. It will be a slightly different look next year for the Nitehawks with the loss of 20-yearold veterans Archie McKinnon, Ryan Edwards, Keanan Patershuk, Dan Holland, and Fraser Stang, in addition to Hubbard who has committed to the Trail Smoke Eaters. Frank will be part of a new core of veterans that hope to return and repeat the success. “I would love to be back next year. That is my goal, and I want to work hard in the off-season, come back next year and do it all over again.” Nitehawk Notes: The Nitehawks coaching staff are back in the rink this weekend as they run their Spring Camp from Friday to Sunday.

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Withholding husband may be financially abusive Mailbox

Marcy Sugar & Kathy Mitchell

Even so, you still should be allotted a small amount of money for personal use. The other possibility is financial abuse. Many people think abuse is predominantly about physical harm, but it comes in many guises, one of which is controlling all the money in a relationship, making one partner completely dependent on the other. If this is what is happening in your marriage, please contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline (thehotline.org) at 1-800799-SAFE. Dear Annie: Our daughter and her husband are extremely poor housekeepers.

everyone’s standards of cleanliness will be up to yours, and while they may not want company, it is not dangerous. However, if there is old food getting moldy on the carpet, bugs crawling all over the floor and rats in the closets, it is a health hazard to the children and should be reported. We suggest you tell them that you understand how terribly busy they are and ask whether you can gift them with a professional cleaning service as your birthday, anniversary and Christmas presents. (Feel free to add Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and Labor Day if you can afford it.) Don’t make negative remarks about their lack of housekeeping skills. If they refuse your kind offer, invite the kids over more often and leave the rest alone. Dear Annie: You’ve printed a few letters about parents who are estranged from their

kids. I have not spoken to my mother in years. She is a meddler and a self-centered person who is more interested in her image than in what’s right. Years ago, I went through a nasty divorce, and Mom sided with my ex-wife in court. When

the truth came out, I was given full custody of my son. My mother never showed remorse for her actions or even said so much as “I’m sorry.” My son is now 18, and she has never tried to contact him. I have learned not to let her hurt or control me.

I am OK with my life the way it is. -- Better Off Without Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please email your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net

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They are successful in education and at their jobs, but utterly fail when it comes to cleaning. They never invite people to their house. The mess embarrasses our two young grandchildren, who make unsolicited comments about the condition of their home when they stay with us. We once mentioned the state of their house years ago and were told to butt out. When my son-inlaw was hospitalized, the family performed a cleaning intervention. Unfortunately, it didn’t last, and things are back to the usual. We don’t know how to encourage cleanliness without creating a conflict. Any suggestions? -- Concerned Grandparents Dear Concerned: How messy? If it is clutter (not hoarding), leave it alone. A messy house is no reason to create ill will with your daughter. Not

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Dear Annie: I’m a 59-year-old non-working female who has been married for 20 years. I thought my husband was a wonderful man, but 10 years ago, he removed my name from our joint bank accounts. I worked for 30 years. I now find myself with no money and no job. I have to depend on my husband for everything. He doesn’t give me money unless I beg for it. Is there anything I can do legally to persuade him to give me an allowance? He says he pays all of our bills, so I don’t need any money. Our three children agree with him. For health reasons, I cannot return to work. What can I do? -- Confused Dear Confused: Because your husband and your children all believe you should not handle money, we have to ask whether there is a reason. Do you gamble? Do you overspend?

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YourByhoroscope Francis Drake For Thursday, May 1, 2014 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) This is an interesting day with new faces and new places. Spontaneous short trips are likely; and your mind is buzzing with bright ideas! TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You might have clever moneymaking ideas today; however, do keep an eye on your cash and your possessions. If shopping, keep your receipts and count your change. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Today the Moon is in your sign dancing with unpredictable Uranus - this makes you feel restless. You want excitement, but nothing too crazy. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) It’s hard to settle down today because your ruler the Moon is mildly disturbed by another planet and it is hidden in your chart. This is

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very minor and will be gone in a day. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) A female friend might surprise you today. Or, alternatively, you might meet a female acquaintance who is bizarre or unorthodox. It’s not a boring day! VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Conversations with authority figures, especially females, will be unpredictable today. Someone might say something that excites or offends you. (Don’t quit your day job.) In any case, it will likely be a positive exchange. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Unexpected travel plans might fall in your lap today. Similarly, a chance to take a course or study something new and stimulating could come your way. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Keep in touch with your bank account and details

about shared property, because a few surprises are possible today. Fortunately, they look like positive issues. (Fingers crossed.) SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Because the Moon today is opposite your sign, you will have to go more than halfway when dealing with others. This is no big deal. Easy peasey for some Sagittarians, who are so friendly and breezy.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Your work routine will be unpredictable today, perhaps because of computer crashes, electronic glitches or equipment breakdowns. Or someone unexpected may change your day. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) This is a mildly accidentprone day for your kids so parents should be extra vigilant. However, it’s a pro-

ductive day for artists and anyone working on creative projects. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Minor breakages could occur or small appliances might break down today. Surprise company might knock on the door. Expect the unexpected! YOU BORN TODAY You speak your mind. You know how to communicate with or without words. Although

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Notice To Creditors And Others Notice is Hereby Given that all persons having claims against the Estate of LYNN EROLL MURPHY, Deceased, formerly of the Village of Fruitvale, Province of British Columbia, who died on 25th day of December, 2013, are hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the undersigned Dave Tjader, Executor, on or before June 30, 2014, after which date the Estateâ€™s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received.

Notice is Hereby Given that all persons having claims against the Estate of CORA MARY GIBBONS, Deceased, formerly of the Village of Fruitvale, Province of British Columbia, who died on 4th day of November, 2013, are hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the undersigned Michael Albert Tadevic, Executor, on or before July 15, 2014, after which date the Estateâ€™s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received.

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

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83 Perdue Street, Trail

$169,000

This immaculate gem offers 3 bdrms, 2 full baths, beautifully decorated with modern spacious kitchen and bathrooms, wood floors, high ceilings, large living room and updated windows and doors. Move right in and enjoy! Call Deanne (250) 231-0153

2 Redstone Drive, Rossland

$399,000

315 - 880 Wordsworth Avenue, Warfield

$67,900

Super condo in a secure building priced to sell - mortgage payments are less than rent on this modern 2 bdrm. unit - call your REALTOR® for your viewing.

Brand new 3 bdrm home at an affordable price. This home has southern exposure with gorgeous views, enclosed parking for up to 4 cars and the inside finishes include granite top kitchen counters and hardwood floors. Call your REALTOR(R) today.

647 Victoria Street, Trail

232 Simonds Street, Warfield

Mechanical and plumbing updated, newer panel and wiring, newer furnace, windows, and hot water tank. Get into the market today!

No neighbours on both sides! This 2 bdrm, 1 bath house features large covered deck, enclosed porch and bright above grade basement. Call today!

Call Richard (250) 368-7897

Call Jodi (250) 231-2331

Call Mark (250) 231-5591

$119,000

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600 Centre Avenue, Castlegar

$200,000

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11am - 1pm 1739 First Street, Fruitvale

$239,000

Fantastic Fruitvale family home! Open floor plan with 3 bdrms and 2.5 baths, double carport, and wood burning stove. All this and located on a quiet dead end street. This home is a great value! Call now! Call Deanne (250) 231-0153

2704 - 10th Avenue, Castlegar

$190,000 3 bdrm 2 bath home in excellent location. $299,900 3 bdrm 1.5 bath in a very desirable South Close to schools for all ages, library, parks, Custom-built 4 bdrm home with attached 2 Castlegar neighbourhood. Hardwood flooring, downtown shopping, post office, doctors car garage on a 1.6 acre lot is priced to sell! single car garage, fenced yard and pool all office, restaurants, gym. Air conditioning, gas This one should be on your viewing list! await you! fireplace, single car garage all on 60x100 lot. Call Tonnie (250) 365-9665 or Terry (250) 231-1101

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1887 Spokane Street, Rossland

$184,000

The most amazing views! Turn of the century home with 3 bedrooms, updated plumbing, roof, siding and furnace. Close to schools and downtown. Call today!

This home has had many upgrades including new flooring, windows, bathroom, paint and front porch. Newer gas furnace and roof. Lots of privacy on this, .13 acre lot with plenty of trees surrounding it and a large wood deck. Call your REALTOR® today.

Call Christine (250) 512-7653

1901 Butte Street, Rossland

$199,000

Call me for a FREE market evaluation today! Call Art (250) 368-8818

2340 McBride Street, Trail A great family home with beautiful oak kitchen, hardwood flooring and gas fireplace. 3 spacious bdrms on main and 1 down, large rec room, and good storage areas. Fenced back yard, central air and underground sprinkling add to appeal. Roofing aprox. 5 years. Good landscaping and garden shed in back-yard. Call for your personal viewing of this property, you will be happy you did.

Cell: 250-365-9665

ext 33

tonniestewart@shaw.ca www.kootenayhomes.com

Deanne Lockhart ext 41 Cell: 250-231-0153

deannelockhart@shaw.ca www.kootenayhomes.com

Christine Albo

Cell: 250-512-7653

ext 39

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

Art Forrest

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

Mary Martin

Cell: 250-231-0264

ext 28

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

Terry Alton

This graceful and spacious home offers beautiful “heritage” characteristics including hardwood floors, French doors, charming den, and large rooms. Master bedroom offers huge en suite with jetted tub and lots of closet space. Open and bright kitchen with large, sunny eating area and patio doors to deck. Call Mary M (250) 231-0264

Call Marry M (250) 231-0264

WE CAN SELL YOUR HOME. NOBODY HAS THE RESOURCES WE DO! Tonnie Stewart

302 Ritchie Avenue, Tadanac $399,000

$349,000

Cell: 250-231-1101

ext 48

terryalton@shaw.ca www.kootenayhomes.com

Jodi Beamish

Cell: 250-231-2331

ext 51

jodi.beamish@century21.ca www.kootenayhomes.com

Mark Wilson

Cell: 250-231-5591

ext 30

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

Richard Daoust

Cell: 250-368-7897

ext 24

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

2000 Lookout Street, Trail

$225,000

If you are looking for privacy, incredible views and a rural lifestyle, yet close to town, this is it! 14 private acres overlooking Columbia River. Home offers 3-4 bdrms, open floor plan, chicken coop and nice garden areas. Very low taxes - after grant sells pay $350/yr! Call Mary M (250) 231-0264