West Kootenay Advertiser April 5, 2012

KOOTENAY NEWS

Thursday, April 5, 2012

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Slush fun aboundsSuccessful Salmo music fest spon-sors a music venue in Nelson.

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Shambhala for Selkirk “Swingsations” big band a going concern with upcoming gig.

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Nelson Briefs

Aft er two years of renovations and construction, Sel-kirk College’s Studio 80 has fi nished its transformation to the Shambhala Music and Performance Hall.

“It’s almost com-pleted with the new sound and lighting equipment and it looks amazing,” said development and alumni co-ordinator Pat Henman.

“We just had to do some minor little things like get the fi -nal equipment in and that’s going to be hap-pening over the next few weeks.

“It’s all new. It looks amazing. It sounds amazing.”

Th e hall has been in use over the past few weeks as students

who are in the midst of fi nishing their two-year programs are performing their fi nal showcases there.

“We’ve been allow-ing the students to do their fi nal showcases there, because these were the students that started two years ago

on a two-year pro-gram and they never even got to be in that space,” said Henman. “It’s been closed since they started school. Th ey did their show-cases while our tech-nicians were putting the fi nal equipment in.”

Th e L.V. Rogers Grad Talent Show Stairway to Heaven, takes place Th ursday, April 12 at the Capi-tol Th eatre at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $8 students; $10 regular. Enjoy a great night of LVR students strut-ting their talent across

the Capitol Th eatre stage. Th ere will be a raffl e and 50/50 draw plus lots more.

Tickets are avail-able at the Capitol Th eatre box offi ce, 250-352-6363 or on-line at capitoltheatre.bc.ca Come out and support your grads.

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Trail Briefs

Although the Fort Shepherd Conservan-cy Area opened to the public this month for a third season, there still remains a danger of the popular area being closed.

Guarded closely by the Trail Wildlife As-sociation (TWA) and its president, Terry Hanik, the area south of Trail down Casino Road is used by all sorts of recreational-ists, but not always to-wards a noble pursuit.

Hanik said aft er the TWA took over in 2010 as stewards of the land, people have been trying to keep the area in as pristine condition as possible. But it only takes one or two people to wreck it, he said, usually by dumping garbage or driving into regions closed to vehicle traf-fi c.

Over the winter, some people created bonfi res on Teck’s land — the fi rst eight kilometres before the conservancy — burned pallets and left some refuse, said Hanik.

Continued acts of that nature would precipitate closure of the area by the advi-sory committee that included Th e Land Conservancy, Teck and TWA representa-tives.

“Th is is the only area that Th e Land Conservancy has let people go in and use. No other piece they own allows people to go in and use,” he said.

“But the area could end up being shut down if they abuse the land.”

And it would be a great loss to the local recreation culture if that were to happen. Hundreds of people each year use the Fort Shepherd area to hike, fi sh, swim, hunt, mountain bike, walk dogs or go down to view monument at Fort Shepherd and look around for arti-facts.

Pipe leak showers sewage into

Columbia

Th e regional dis-trict’s main sewage line came apart above the Columbia River underneath the Old Trail Bridge’s deck in late Monday aft er-noon, spilling around 5,500 cubic metres of largely liquid sewage into the river over the next few hours.

Th e regional inter-ceptor pipe that ser-vices Rossland, Warf-ield, Rivervale, Oasis and West Trail was comprised of several sections of steel pipe, held together with a clamp, securing it to the piers of the bridge high above the river, said Alan Stanley, di-rector of environmen-tal services with the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary.

But the clamp’s failure was a mysteri-ous occurrence, said Stanley, considering there was no normal operation of a pres-sure main that would result in the separa-

tion of a coupling.“We are investigat-

ing that for some al-ternative reasons as to why it happened,” he said Tuesday.

“At this point there are a bunch of ideas fl oating around, but until we have some-thing more defi nitive we are a little reluctant to say exactly what it is.”

Th e RDKB had an emergency response plan for such an event and it was activated soon aft er the line came apart, pulling in regional district, City of Trail, Ministry of Environment and En-vironment Canada of-fi cials by 5:30 p.m.

Regional district liquid waste manage-ment crews had the sewage spill contained within a few hours af-ter the leak was spot-ted.

Although the sew-age pumps could not be turned off , the crews were able to send the liquid sew-age through a bypass valve into the river, while solid waste went into a holding tank.

School district has to cough up cash for

sick days

Sick days for staff continue to plague the school district as it now faces a further hit to its current budget.

An extra $150,000 might have to be ab-sorbed into School District 20’s (Koote-nay Columbia) cur-rent budget as sub-stitute expenditures keep climbing.

With only 15 per cent of the budget left ($148,000) and around $400,000 ex-pected to pay substi-tute staff to cover for illness and other leaves of absence in the next four months, SD20’s board of trustees got a grim look Monday night at their regular monthly meeting at Blueberry School at how the books will be balanced this year.

Th e substitute ex-penditures mean some planned school district purchases will be put on hold, said SD20 superintendent of schools, Greg Luter-bach, noting there was some money in the budget to replace ve-hicles for the district’s maintenance crew, as well as buy some new computers.

“Th ey will be on hold until we see how we are going to balance the budget,” Luterbach said. “So there are going to be some unhappy people … because we are go-ing to have to use that money to balance this year’s budget.”

Th is is of serious concern, he added, considering how the expenditure is aff ect-ing other areas of the district’s operation.

Th e total substi-tute expenditure for February was over $110,000. For the year the district had bud-geted around $1.02 million, or $83,000 per month.

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Th e Trail hospi-tal is moving toward advanced equipment to deliver testing for women in the Koo-tenay Boundary who have a history of breast cancer or cur-rent symptoms.

Th e Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital (KBRH) Health Foundation has just raised half of the $950,000 needed to replace its 11-year-old fi lm mammogra-phy machine with a digital mammogra-phy with stereotactic capabilities.

A mammography exam is used to aid in the early detec-tion and diagnosis of breast diseases in women, a process that is expedited with digi-tal equipment.

Th is state-of-the-art machine will not only support diagnos-tic imaging but also general surgical prac-tice at the Trail hospi-tal. Stereotactic biopsy capabilities means pa-tients may be able to have a needle biopsy instead of invasive surgery to diagnose a breast lump.

“Th ese biopsies are done in the mammog-raphy room instead of the OR, which means a faster recovery and reduced pressure on our OR,” explained Th alia Vesterback, In-terior Health regional manager of diagnostic imaging.

“Some patients will still require surgery but it means more op-tions for surgeons and their patients.”

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It was a meeting arranged a couple of months back and Castlegar had been chosen as the loca-tion.

A group of 13 gath-ered to try their luck at reaching consensus on a number of green topics. Th e event was called the West Koo-tenay Climate Leader-ship Summit, held on Tuesday, March 27.

Rising to the sum-mit was a group of 13 comprised of mayors, councillors and re-gional district direc-tors from across the West Kootenay.

Th e mandate of the summit was to “estab-lish a climate action peer network, share challenges, inspire others and determine ways to work togeth-er on their common goals of reducing en-ergy consumption, greenhouse gas emis-sions, and ultimately saving money.”

“It was defi nitely worthwhile,” recalled Castlegar Mayor Law-rence Chernoff . “We talked about energy and we talked about waste and water.” He added that time was spent during the three hour session discuss-ing options for larger communities helping their smaller counter-parts.

Group purchas-ing of infrastructure items, increasing economies of scale was also looked at ac-cording to the Castle-gar mayor.

A group-buying plan was touted for the retrofi tting of streetlights, for exam-ple, switching to more effi cient LED models.

Th ose attending re-

lated their experienc-es in regard to waste and water issues.

Silverton council-lor Leah Main re-ported that “Th e Vil-lage of Silverton has developed the highly successful electronic waste recycling on its own initiative because it needed to be done.”

Trail councillor Gord DeRosa brought up the point of how trimming power use could help in more ways than one.

“From automatic door openers to es-calators,” said De-Rosa, “we’re all out of shape.”

Th e host was quite pleased in describing the the summit, and Lawrence Chernoff indicated on March 30 that the momen-tum would soon be maintained.

“We’re going to meet again at the AK-BLG (Association of Kootenay Boundary Local Governments) coming up in April,” he concluded.

Kootenay governing crew sold on summitJIM SINCLAIRAdvertiser Editor

Trail Councillor Gord DeRosa

City of Trail photo

In any competi-tion it always helps to get a great start, like the early Earth Hour pledge drive carried out by the Village of Salmo.

Th e eff ort helped a lot as the village earned bragging rights with the top per-capita participa-tion in the province.

Village of Salmo administration clerk Jessica Ellis feels be-ing quick off the blocks gave her town the momentum it needed to wind up on top.

“We’re pretty hap-py,” said Ellis on April 2. “Salmo showed great support.”

Th e Earth Hour Challenge was held

between 8:30 and 9:30 on March 31. Every-one was encouraged to shut off all non-es-sential lights and ap-pliances for that time, just to prove they can get by without them, even for short peri-ods at a time.

Salmo gets a $5,000 prize to go with its honour, and the money will go to the local public library.

“Th ey’re going to be doing energy up-

grades to their new wing,” said Ellis.

“We were the fi rst community to really start actually getting pledges. We went up really quickly at the beginning. Th en the other communities started to catch up, especially Kaslo. Th en the library, the Vil-lage and many people rallied together and we ended up catching up to Kaslo. When it closed on Saturday, Kaslo actually had more pledges than Salmo did. Once they went through and re-moved duplicate en-tries, Salmo did have the most.”

According to a BC Hydro press release, “British Columbians saved 121 megawatt hours of electric-ity and reduced the

provincial electricity load by 1.67 percent during Earth Hour – about the same as the 1.8 percent drop last year – and the equivalent of turning off about 9 million 12.5-watt LED light bulbs.

“Th e community with the highest re-duction in consump-tion – 12.1 percent – was Revelstoke. “Pemberton mea-sured the second highest decrease at 6.8 percent.

In total, 91 com-munities across BC registered their par-ticipation in Earth Hour.

“Th e event shows that British Colum-bians can make a diff erence in energy conservation through simple eff orts.”

Salmo tops an Earth Hour categoryJIM SINCLAIRAdvertiser Editor

Here’s a message to a caring, selfl ess, resourceful person, maybe the one wear-

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quired in order to keep the United Way eff ort moving ahead, won’t you give it some thought?

Th e basic require-ments are time, pas-sion and the ability to commit. As im-portant as those is a love for having fun because there is plen-ty of that to look for-ward with the United Way.

Most people will likely recognize the United Way from sell-ing the quad package tickets and for their fun dress-up themed Kick-Off dinner and dance - in 2011 it was a popular Wild West theme.

Without more board members they are in jeopardy of not being able to do these events due to lack of manpower.

If interested please call Nicole Beetstra at 250-304-3600.

As mentioned, United Way is lots of fun and the money raised helps fund other local commu-nity agencies that do great work in the community.

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For the fourth time in recent years in the Slocan Valley, a judge has slapped a restraining order on a property where a marijuana grow-op was discovered.

RCMP sought and obtained the property restraint order from a BC Supreme Court judge in Vancouver for a property that contained a commer-cial grow-op.

Cst. Shaun Foley

of the Slocan Lake detachment says they found nearly 400 plants as well as a shotgun that had been stolen out of Ed-monton.

Jean Yves Farrand Murray, 36, has been charged with several off ences stemming from a search of his property on Febru-ary 3, although police didn’t state the ad-dress.

He faces counts of drug production and possession for the purpose of traffi ck-

ing, as well as unau-thorized possession and unsafe storage of a fi rearm.

Murray appeared in court in Nelson last week and will re-turn May 8.

Th e restraint order contains stipulations which prevent the owner from selling or transferring inter-est in the property or from doing anything which could depre-ciate the value of the property until the matter is dealt with in court, Foley said.

It also gives tem-porary control and management of the property to a branch of the federal govern-ment.

Depending on the case’s outcome, the trial judge may forfeit the property to the Crown.

Two other Slocan Valley properties have been forefeited the same way — one wholly, and one par-tially. Another two matters are still be-fore the courts.

Slocan grow-op site could be forfeitedNELSON STAFFWest Kootenay Advertiser

Grand Forks is the latest BC community to join with CUPE in City Watch, a partner-ship between the local government, CUPE Local 4728, CUPE BC and the local RCMP detachment that will see Grand Forks em-ployees work with the RCMP to help make the community safer and more secure.

“Th is is just a great partnership that brings everyone to-gether to put commu-nity safety fi rst,” said Grand Forks Mayor, Brian Taylor.

“Having our work-force act as additional eyes and ears on the street will assist our Town’s eff orts to im-prove safety and se-curity for all.”

“We welcome this opportunity to help our community,” said Mike Noseworthy, President of CUPE Local 4728. “Our

members don’t just work for the commu-nity, they’re a big part of it, so City Watch is a great fi t here.”

RCMP Sergeant Jim Harrison said the partnership with Grand Forks and CUPE 4728 will help his fellow offi cers in their work.

“We know from the experience of other detachments that the City Watch program works and helps make communities safer,” said Harrison. “We’re very pleased to par-ticipate.”

“Since we fi rst

launched the City Watch program near-ly 30 BC communities have joined with our Locals to help make communities stron-ger,” said CUPE BC Regional Vice Presi-dent, Ian Norton. “I know how committed CUPE members are to their communities every day, both on the job and off .”

About City Watch:

City Watch is a CUPE BC-sponsored program designed to prevent and reduce crime in communi-ties throughout Brit-ish Columbia. CUPE locals work together with local govern-ment and police to give CUPE workers who are out on the road during the day and their dispatch-ers special training in watching for and reporting criminal or suspicious activity in the community. Th is

way they can keep their eyes open dur-ing the course of their regular duties and help make our com-munities safe and se-cure for everyone. For more information, please see http://cupe.b c . c a / c amp ai g ns /city-watch.

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Grand Forks Briefs

Th e Regional Dis-trict of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) executed a court order to remove a number of illegal trailers from the Granby Road property of Peter Demski on March 28. Th e RDKB contends that there had been complaints from near-by residents about the

trailers, which were brought onto Dem-ski’s property illegally and went against zon-ing bylaws. Th e mo-bile homes were torn down and the debris was taken to the local landfi ll.

Grand Forks’ Th ate wins Music Festival contest

Local singer Aman-da Th ate will open the

big stage at the 2012 Merritt Mountain Music Festival on July 19. Th ate received the most votes out of fi ve contestants during a fans’ choice online voting contest. “I feel so grateful and excit-ed,” exclaimed Th ate. “We think there were close to 1,000 people who voted for me and I’m not sure where they all came from.”

Bunny Swim at Aquatic Centre

On April 7 between 1 and 3 p.m. the Bunny Swim will take place at the Grand Forks Aquatic Centre (2020 Central Ave.). Regu-lar admission will apply and the Easter Bunny will make an appearance. Adult $6, Senior $4.50, Youth $4.10, Child $3 and Family $14.

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Life MattersJust recently, the

Federal government passed their 2012 Budget which has caused quite a stir amongst the popula-

tion at large. Th e main hot topic of debate has been the changes introduced to our Old Age Security pension plan with the eligibil-ity date being moved from age 65 to 67.

Needless to say, I

had a brief chuckle…shook my head and heaved a big sigh…oh, how life has changed…

Rewind the tape about 25 years and all I could think about was Freedom 55. Yep,

that was the ultimate dream. Work hard, “save your pennies” and if all turned out as planned I’d be living the retirement dream at age 55. Unfortu-nately, for most of us – the Freedom 55

dream is far from re-ality as we’re still faced with putting our chil-dren through school, paying off debt and mortgages and real-izing we should have been saving $100 bills instead of pennies.

A few years back, the government had to institute changes to our Canada Pen-sion Plan to increase our contribution rate to 9.9 per cent of our pensionable earnings. Th ere was an outcry at the time as no one wanted to take away more of their hard earned dollars to fund the CPP. Nevertheless, these changes were incorporated and we learned to live with it – thankfully because of these changes, in-dicators tell us that the CPP appears to be fully funded for the next 75 years.

When it comes to the Old Age Secu-rity pension plan, this particular program is fi nanced by the gov-ernment’s general rev-enues and provides a monthly pension to nearly all Canadians age 65 years of age or over. For 2012, the maximum an-nual OAS pension is $6,481 or about $540 per month.

Th e OAS was put into place when Ca-nadians were not liv-ing as long. For ex-ample, in 1970 the life expectancy was 69 years of age for men and 76 for women while today it’s 79 for men and 83 for women. Th e govern-ment therefore esti-mates that the cost of the OAS program will grow from $38 billion in 2012 to $108 bil-

lion by 2030.In addition, in the

1970s, there were sev-en workers for eachperson over the ageof 65. Today, thereare four workers persenior and in only 20years time (based onestimates of Canada’sdeclining birth rate)the government proj-ects that there will beonly two workers forevery 65 year-old.

Yes, we can rantand blame the gov-ernment of the day– however, thesechanges would havebeen necessary re-gardless of which po-litical party was at thehelm. You can turn onthe news and see theheavy-handed 11thhour austerity mea-sures being broughtdown in other coun-tries because thegovernments did nothave the foresight toprepare. In our case,these OAS changeswill be phased inover an 11-year pe-riod followed by a sixyear phase-in periodwhich will provideindividuals with sig-nifi cant advance no-tifi cation to plan theirretirement and makeadjustments to theirsavings plans.

So, here’s how itworks. If your birthdate lands on or be-fore March 31, 1958– you’re safe.

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Despite the cold and snowy weather, some 25 competitors put on their best ski boots, swim shorts and retro attire before taken the plunge for the annual slush cup at Red Mountain in Rossland.

Th ose brave enough to speed down the hill through the falling snow hit big air off the fi ve foot jump before splashing down into the ice cold landing pool.

While a few people

managed to waterski to the end of the pool, most ended up getting drenched in front of the large crowd that gathered on every vantage point between the Red Chair and the day lodge. Th e winner received a brand new pair of skis.

On the hill, there were excellent win-ter conditions with a large amount of snow falling overnight.

Other prizes were awarded for best cos-tume and best trick.

Th is is the last weekend of skiing at Red, which offi cially

closes on April 16 this year. To fi nish the year off , Red will be having a pass ap-preciation and end of season deck party and Dummy Downhill. Th e Dummy Down-hill event begins at 2 p.m. Saturday, with sled display at noon and registration start-ing at 9 a.m. Enter your dummy sled for a chance to win prizes in categories like peo-ple’s choice, biggest air and fastest time. Entry is $5, but kid’s under 16 can enter their sleds free. Pass holders will be able to

get food and bever-age specials of the day as pass appreciation. For more info, con-tact Lauren Ellis at 250-362-7384 or [email protected].

Other prizes were awarded for best cos-tume and best trick.

Th is is the last week-end of skiing at Red, which offi cially closes on April 16 this year. To fi nish the year off , Red will be having a pass appreciation and end of season deck party and dummy downhill. Th e dummy downhill event begins

at 2 p.m. Saturday, with sled display at noon and registration starting at 9 a.m. En-ter your dummy sled for a chance to win prizes in categories like people’s choice, biggest air and fast-est time. Entry is $5, but kid’s under 16 can enter their sleds free. Pass holders will be able to get food and beverage specials of the day as pass ap-preciation. For more info, contact Lauren Ellis at 250-362-7384 or [email protected].

Late season bracer with annual ‘Slush-Cup’ARNE PETRYSHENWest Kootenay Advertiser

Arne Petryshen photo

Continued from P. 23


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Latest in an on-go-ing series about Koote-naiana on eBay.

A bond from the Metropolitan Gold and Silver Mining Co. of Lardeau sold for $88 US recently.

Issued to a George McNeil and dated December 1, 1904 at Minneapolis, it was signed by president R.H. Batty and secre-tary W.G. Caldwood.

An earlier president of the company, David Spencer, founded the Spencer department store chain in BC, which was eventually sold to Eaton’s.

Th e company’s ma-jor property was the Triune at the north end of Silver Cup Ridge. Th ey main-tained an offi ce at Ferguson and em-ployed J. McCrossan as manager.

Th e company built a wire-line tram-way from the mine in 1901, but an ava-lanche destroyed it the following year. Th e mine saw limited production.

Th e seller was in Oakville, Ontario, the buyer in Nelson.

• A 1905 stock

certifi cate from the Greenwood-Fremont Mines Ltd. sold last month for $64 US. It was for 2,000 shares, issued to an F.H. Knight of Grand Forks and signed by secretary C. Scott Galloway, one of the major landholders in the Greenwood town-site.

Th e Fremont claim was in Providence camp, and in 1896 an assay gave $46 in gold and 160 ors. of silver to the ton.

Work proceeded sporadically during the fi rst decade of the 20th century. By 1907, the mine employed

six men, and power lines had been strung for an electric hoist.

But in 1911, the Greenwood Ledge re-ported a mechanic’s lien was placed on the mine for wages.

“Th is is another venture that A.H. Noyes has been try-ing to operate with hot air and promises,” the newspaper said.

Th e stock’s seller was in Ferndale, Washington.

• A photo of the “Silverton boys” serv-ing in the 54th Koo-tenay Battalion CEF during World War I sold for $82 US.

Th e 7.5 by 5.5

inch photograph was taken at the soldiers’ camp in Vernon in 1915 and depicted 14 men. Th eir names are not included, but we know from a sign on the Silverton memo-rial hall that nine men from the village who enlisted did not re-turn: Harold Jenkin, Samuel Waters, James White, John McInnis, Alfred Moul, Har-old Bowers, Alfred Broughton, R. Grif-fi th, and F. Langhorn.

Th e seller was in Vernon, the buyer in Nelson.

• A 1902 card ad-dressed to the West Kootenay Butcher Co.

of Nelson and post-marked Slocan Junc-tion sold for $69 US.

It pre-dated the in-troduction of picture postcards in West Kootenay, so one side has the address and the other an order from a J. or T. Sewell for 50 lbs. of beef to be sent by train.

Th e Slocan Junc-tion post offi ce was renamed South Slo-can in 1915, but no one knows why.

Similar cards previ-ously sold for $15 and $26 in 2006 and $10 in 2008.

For a photo gallery of the above items, see nelsonstar.com.

eBay collectibles just keep turning upGREG NESTEROFFWest Kootenay Advertiser

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Girls from through-out the West Kootenay were busy Saturday morning working on their basketball skills at Stanley Humphries school gym in Castle-gar.

Head coach Kim Matson and several assistants have been working with girls from throughout the area on skill develop-ment.

“We’re going to be running six sessions

to give the girls an opportunity to build on their skills and play ball,” said Mat-son, who coached the SHSS junior girls bas-ketball team this year with husband Gord. “We have girls from Greenwood, Trail, Nelson, Castlegar, and South Slocan. We have a lot of experienced coaches helping out this year which I’m super thankful for. It gives the girls an op-portunity to learn more and develop their game.”

Th e camp is for players of varying skill

levels from beginner players right up to all-

star calibre players.“I think it’s a great

program,” said guard Els Hryniw from Robson Community School. “It’s fun.”

Th e next devel-opment session, for girls in grade 8 and younger, is April 11 at Mount Sentinel Sec-ondary in South Slo-can from 5 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.

“It’s about devel-opment for wherever they want to be next year,” said Matson. “It’s also development for those interested in trying out for sum-mer games and a zone

team which will be se-lected from the WestKootenay.”

Matson is also thecoach of the Koote-nay Summer Gamesgirls basketball teamwhich will be com-peting in the summergames on July 19-22in Surrey.

Th e try-out datesfor the summergames team are: April21, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.at SHSS in Castlegar,and May 5, 9 to 4:30p.m. at Mt. Baker Sec-ondary in Cranbrook.

West Kootenay girls go to school on basketball fundamentalsCRAIG LINDSAYWest Kootenay Advertiser

Hopefuls are put throught their paces last Saturday. Craig Lindsay photo


Currently in En-derby and Salmon Arm, B.C., as of April 4, the Rick Hansen Medal Relay will ar-rive in Grand Forks in late-April.

Th e relay team will be arriving in Grand Forks on evening of Th ursday, April 26 with special events planned for Friday, April 27.

“We have 10 run-ners/medal bearers on that day, and on the following day, when they head to Greenwood, there will be four medal bear-ers,” explained Grand Forks Recreation Co-ordinator Kim John-son.

Medal-bearers will carry a medal craft ed by the Royal Canadi-an Mint in relay fash-ion across Canada.

Johnson stated the relay team will arrive at Christina Lake’s

Welcome Centre ear-ly April 26 and then make its way to Grand Forks.

“Th ere aren’t any medal bearers from Christina Lake to Grand Forks, so I be-lieve they will be driv-ing the medal in,” she added.

Upon arriving at the Grand Forks Rec-reation Centre, there will be a place out-doors for road hockey games with commu-nity organizations before the ceremo-nies begin at around 4 p.m.

“We’re trying to get the (Grand Forks) Pi-ranhas Swim Team and the minor hockey teams and diff erent groups to have tables to get the community involved,” Johnson stated, though details are still pending.

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Th e Selkirk Trio, a Kootenay based ensemble, is on tour throughout the East and West Kootenays, and will be making a stop in Rossland on April 14.

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ARIES (MAR 21 – APR 20)All being well you have everything in place in preparation to launch initiatives that have been brewing for some months. With returns for past efforts rolling in these days and investment interests on your mind, there is excitement in the air. A call from on high and/or visions of adventure beckon. Balancing dreams with realities is the basic challenge.

TAURUS (APR 20 – MAY 21)A variety of ideas and plans are gestating in your mind. You are in an expansive mood, but this is the time to dream and scheme more than take full action. Preparing the ground may be your best approach. There is also the bigger picture to consider; to at least be aware of and perhaps to direct some constructive thoughts and maybe some prayers.

GEMINI (MAY 21 – JUN 21)Deciphering what is your power in the world and where and how to direct it is a current core theme. It is likely that you have been challenged to make some sacrifices over the past while. Meanwhile, tending to affairs close to home is also important. Spring clean-ing and renovations are likely as are more serious family matters. Mixing in quality family and friend time will help balance the scales.

CANCER (JUN 21 – JUL 22)Some measurable changes in your career or public life and perhaps at home were activated at the last New Moon. Now these are coming into full view. Some positive returns are likely in the mix so identify them. Be willing to see the bigger picture and work with the flow of change that is unfolding. Moving forward or into new territory is a good sign.

LEO (JUL 22 – AUG 23)Some adventure is keeping things interesting now. Meeting new people and sparking friendships is likely. Doing your homework may include research, investigations and/or taxes… The time is right to take calculated risks. This is linked to those key connections that are brewing. Look to the future and be willing to learn new skills.

VIRGO (AUG 23 – SEP 22)Taking some key initiatives for the sake of your health continues. The overall quality of your lifestyle is also implied. Becoming increasingly self reliant in this regard is ideal. Do seek professional help if required, yet do not lean on family or friends. Be willing to invest in new tools, equipment and skills. Get organized, outline plans and activate healthier habits.

LIBRA (SEP 22 – OCT 22)Making improvements in your relationships is in focus. That this includes the quality of connection you have with yourself is part of the plot. You are in the mood for social and cultural stimulation and perhaps some adventure too. With some returns coming in on past investments, deciphering what is your next best direction is important.

SCORPIO (OCT 22 – NOV 21)Activating key changes in your daily rhythm and routine is important now. Knowing how much you can and are willing to give verses managing and reserving enough energy for other priorities is on your mind. Creating a strategy that works for everyone, including you is the main goal. Within reason you can ‘have it all’, but you have to ask and negotiate terms.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV 21 – DEC 21)A creative cycle has begun for you and it spells change. Yet feeling confident about the prospects may not be so easy. Part of the answer now lies in reaching out to communicate and network. ‘A person is 5 people away from everyone’ is a saying worth considering. Who owes you a favour? If you seem to be short on friends it may be time to make some new ones.

CAPRICORN (DEC 21 – JAN 19)Things are moving and shaking on the home front, and in you, and both are creating waves on relationship fronts. These may be producing opportunities but you may have to get extra imaginative and give to the situation double time to get the results you want. You may be standing on top yet the wind is blowing cold and it is time touch base and warm-up somehow.

AQUARIUS (JAN 19 – FEB 19)New perceptions are stirring in your mind. These are leading you to review your priorities with a reality check in mind. Yet, what is realistic may not be so straightforward. Sometimes common sense can get in the way of good sense. What that is depends on your deeper needs. There is more to true security than material considerations and a riddle you must solve.

PISCES (FEB 19 – MAR 20)An ambitious streak has been activated. This could produce a change of fortunes or at least a desire for more. Of course, discipline must usually accompany ambition. Creating more beauty and comfort in your home is featured. Minor antagonisms meanwhile on relationships fronts may be a source of upset. Balancing this mix of energies will require flexibility and patience.

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Horoscope for the Week April 6, 2012f thTip of the Week: Last week’s federal budget here in Canada was signed and enacted while both Mercury and Mars were retrograde. This indicates that it will be fraught with problems and will probably never settle well. That it was officially ratified after the New Moon in Aries cycle, which included Uranus in its scope, makes sense in terms of it activating a revolutionary movement. Many people are upset and virtually dumbfounded at the decisions of the leading players of our ‘elected representatives’ at both federal and provincial levels. Royal decrees would be better descriptions of the social policies being pushed through. Referring to people who get elected, or who assume positions of authority by default, as ‘our leaders’ may be part of the problem. Of course, behind the realities of national interests are all the forces of multi-national interests. That the latter do work with and through national policy but are in fact not strictly bound by national interests and concerns is a likely reflection of the global state of affairs.

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Feed & Hay$5 bale. Weed free, barn stored. 250-442-0275Alfalfa Seed AC Blue “J”. Re-searched & developed for southern BC for disease resis-tance. Buy from the grower and SAVE! (403)377-2548Beautiful Timothy mixed with 10% Alfalfa. No Hoary Alys-sum. $4.50 bale if you take more than 10 bales. Call 250-442-3113.Orchard grass/alfalfa, mixed hay, small square bales, barn stored. 250-442-4204.

Pet ServicesHappy Feet Dog Walking Ser-vices. $10/hr afternoons, evenings, weekends. Call Charmaine, 250-442-5686.

PetsGorgeous Golden Retrievers, 1st shots, dewormed, 1-yr congenital health guarantee, $400. Call (250)426-8560, (250)421-0384

Merchandise for Sale

Antiques / Vintage9 pce dining rm, 4 pce parlour, parlour stove, 2 chandeliers, & much more. 250-445-2319, 250-442-2255.

Appliances3 yr old Whirlpool 30 in range, excellent cond w/1 yr warranty left. $400 fi rm. 250-442-2064.

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AuctionsHUGE RANCH & Farm Equip-ment Auction. Saturday April 14, 11am for Allan Smashnuk at 6188 Vla Road, Chase BC, Tractors, Haying Equipment, Livestock Equipment, Welding Equipment, etc. Phone:BC Livestock (250)573-3939

BicyclesLadies CCM 15 speed bike, $100 fi rm. Exercise bike, has display $60. 250-442-5959.

Building SuppliesWANTED Old Barn Board any size, shape, and kind of wood, preferably FREE. Please call 250-442-6611.

$100 & UnderWhite sliding closet doors. 2 panels each 30x80 in & hard-ware. $50. 250-442-3979.

Farm Equipment2 horse bumper pull horse trailer. Good condition, 4 wheel brakes, good tires. $1,200 obo. 250-442-3348.

FirearmsWANTED: RIFLES, shotguns, restricted weapons, reloading equipment, decoys or any oth-er shooting related items. Fully licensed. Glen 250-428-6750

Food Products

BUTCHER SHOPBC INSPECTED

GRADED AA OR BETTERLOCALLY GROWNNATURAL BEEF

Hormone FreeGrass Fed/Grain Finished$100 Packages Available

Quarters/Halves$2.45/lb Hanging WeightExtra Lean Hamburger

$4.00/lbTARZWELL FARMS

250-428-4316 Creston

Free ItemsFREE: Wood Pallets

Call Liz @ 352.1890 ext 209

Firewood/FuelDUSTIN’S FIREWOOD: Top quality dry larch. $200 cord, split, delivered. 250-442-8571.

Furniture

Beautiful Brown Leather Couch & Chair hardly used

$2500.00 Call: 825-9334

Garage SalesMoving Sale - 726 - 5th Ave

Fri - Apr 6, Sat - April 7th Fri - Apr 13th, Sat - Apr 14th

8:00 - 4:00Lrg compressor, table saw

16 ft kayak, window A/C like new, leather couch & loveseat

Phone 250-365-2897

Heavy Duty Machinery

325 John Deere Skid Steer w/Forks

26 Ft Construction Trailer w/Customized Offi ce Shelves

250-365-6267A- STEEL SHIPPING

STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges / Equipment

Wheel loaders JD 644E & 544A / 63’ & 90’ Stiff boom 5th wheel crane trucks/Excavators EX200-5 & 892D-LC / Small forklifts / F350 C/C “Cabs”20’40’45’53’ New/ Used/ Damaged /Containers Semi Trailers for Hiway & Storage-Call 24 Hrs 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.comD4H SERIES II Cat, 6/way blade & bush blade, wide high track. 2500/hrs. ex.cond. Call 250-424-5320. HD Water Wagon also available.Will pay cash for scrap steel. Logging equip, construction and farm equip etc. All insu-rance in place to work in your yard. 250-260-0217.

Misc. for SaleINSPECTIONS (WETT) and solid fuel appliances at Snow-ball Ventures. 250-442-2943.Wood pellets and the units that heat with them at Snow-ball Ventures. 250-442-2943.


Misc. for Sale4 Bridgestone all terrain T/Atires, 225/75/16, 90% treadleft. $400 set. 250-442-7313,Steve.8ft. slate pool table, 2 setsballs and cues, $500. 250-442-0275.CAN’T GET Up Your Stairs?Acorn Stairlifts can help. CallAcorn Stairlifts now! Mentionthis ad and get 10% off yournew Stairlift! Call 1-866-981-5991.Composted manure $20 trac-tor bucket load, duck eggs $4dozen, wool rovings $1.50 oz& yarns. 250-442-2573.Couch, love seat & matchingrecliner. Black fabric $300obo, 3.5’ x 6’ utility trailer,$300obo, 10” table saw on stand$125 obo. 250-447-6341.Craftsman 8 HP snow blower,25 in, $150; elliptical crosstrainer exerciser $40. 250-442-0242.DIY STEEL Building deals!Many sizes and models. Makean offer on clearance buildingstoday and save thousands ofdollars. Free brochure - 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170.FAST RELIEF the First Night!!Restless leg Syndrome andleg cramps gone. Sleepsoundly, safe with medication,Proven results. 1-800-765-8660. www.allcalm.comGolden Wheel industrial sew-ing machine. $250. 250-442-0275.**HOME PHONE Reconnect**Call 1-866-287-1348. Prepaidlong distance specials! Fea-ture package specials! Refer-ral program! Don’t be without ahome phone! Call to Connect!1-866-287-1348.HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS.Best price. Best quality. Allshapes & colours available.1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/news-paper?SAWMILLS FROM only$3997 - Make money & savemoney with your own bandmill- Cut lumber any dimension. Instock ready to ship. Free Info& DVD: 1-800-566-6899Ext:400OT www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT

Surf Hotel for sale 30 yr contract @ 1 hectare Balian River West Bali $850K lock

stock n barrels Google “Pondok Pitaya” 352-5726 baliansurf.com

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Misc. WantedCash paid! Pre 1966 silvercoins, paying 12x per face val-ue. Have references. Phone250-666-0319.

Musical InstrumentsPiano - Mason & Risch, withstool & accessories, exc cond,modern style . 250-442-8044.

Plants /NurseryMariposa Greenhouse open9am-5pm 7 days/wk. Comecheck us out and tag a basketfor summer blooms. 3705Koochin Rd. You can “like us”on Facebook!

Sporting Goods2001 SKI DOO 700cc $3,500(obo). 250-442-8699.

ToolsSmall used multi-purpose

lathe Emco Maximat Super 11 incl threading, milling & drilling

$3500 fi xed. Been in use for producing test specimen for

mechanical testing 352-9698

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Apt/Condos for Sale2 story 3bdrm, 1.5 bath, im-maculate townhouse, w/fi n-ished basement. A steal at $140,000, but open to offers. #18 1410 78th St. Close to high school. 250-442-0610.

Grand Forks: 3 bdrm condo, #1-6690 21st St, recent up-grades to bathroom & kitchen, new paint, asking $135,000. 250-443-1403.

Duplex/4 PlexNELSON: 1201 Davies St.

new 2 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom duplex. Half sold, high quality,

energuide 80,great views, great location, $349,000 incl.

HST, 250-226-7809. propertyguys.com ID#196677

For Sale By OwnerUnfi nished cabin on 2.8

acres on Riondel Rd near the Ashram. Will be

appraised in May. Making a list of interested individuals.

Price likely well under $200,000. Terms Negotiable. Excellent for handy person

or couple 780-566-0707

Houses For Sale2008 3bdrm. Moduline @ Bea-ver Falls Mobile Park. $79,900 F/S D/W 250-367-6054

Almost waterfront 3475 Fisherman Rd 10 mins from Nelson private 6 acres 3 brd 3 bath 2400 sf newly

renovated $579,900. 354-7383

Grand Forks: 1972 12x68 ft Leader mobile home, 3 bdrm, F/S, W/D, A/C, truss & steel roof built over existing roof, 1/2 new windows. Some blocking & pads included. Good starter home, well looked after, ready to go! $5,500 obo. 250-442-8750. Please ask for Anna-Lise or Ed.

Grand Forks. New 2 storey $325,000. With opt. rent to own, 0% interest, 15% down. 250-497-6989.

Grand Forks: REDUCED! Peace of mind in a country setting & only mins to town & affordably priced. This updat-ed 2 bdrm Manchester mobile is a very comfortable starter or retiree option. Fully fenced, landscaped .5 acre & outbuild-ings are ready for the yard or gardening enthusiast! Why rent? $145,000 obo. 250-442-8185.

WATERFRONT SALEOnly 4 Lots Left

0.5 ac lot - $109,0000.6 ac lot - $169,0001.0 ac lot - $229,000

Near par 3 Golf Coursewww.WaterlooLanding.ca www.nelson-homes.com

Custom Plans, Engineered Homes from $53,000Call 250-365-6267

Newly Renovated 5 bdrms, 2 baths, everything brand new. $255,000. 250-442-8760.

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Houses For Sale

Mobile Homes & Parks

2007 mobile home in de-sirable Triangle Garden adult park. #41, 7225 Boundary Drive. MLS K203163. $135,000. 250-442-8559.

3 Bdrm Mobile HomeLarge Additions, $ 19,500

250-365-6267

Open Houses

Grand Forks Open House!

“A Must See” Easter weekend, Sun+Mon,

Apr 8+9, noon-5pm, 6298 College Rd. Approx 1,290 sq

ft rancher, 2 car garage, 3 bdrm, spacious, .42 acres, 800 sq ft shop w/open loft, kitchen, 2 pc bath, self con-tained. Non chlorinated wa-

ter source. Propertyguys # 196574.

250-443-3111.

Recreational5-Star Bargain! Fairmont Hot Springs Mountainside Resort ‘Week 45’ for sale. Ex-changeable through Interval International. Make an offer above $800. 250-442-5221.

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Other AreasNOVA SCOTIA Rural water front lots for sale. Country liv-ing at its best. Three bedroom apartments for rent. 45 miles to university town. 1-902-522-2343 www.sawmilllanding.com [email protected]

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RentalsGrand Forks Realty Ltd.

Grand Forks: 2 bdrm mo-bile, private setting $600 month; 1 bdrm & den apt, downtown $725 month util inc; 2 bdrm apt $725 month util inc; 2 bdrm apt w/balco-ny $750 month; 3 bdrm 2 bath house w/large yard, deck, gazebo $900 month.

N/S, N/P, References.Ken: 250-442-2632.

CASTLEGAR, 2 Bdrm apts furnished & unfurnished.

many extras, $800/mth, N/S N/P, 250-365-5246

CASTLEGAR, 2 Bdrm Apt with private yard, $750/mth

1 Bdrm apt $550/mth, 2 Bdrm Basement suite, DT, $725/mth All Include Utilities, N/S, N/P

250-608-3930CASTLEGAR, Selkirk Manor &

Cedar Manor now accepting applications 250-304-3026

Grand Forks, Bachelor suite, N/S, N/P avail April 1-250-838-9757

Grand Forks: Newer 2 bdrm apt in 6-plex, ground level, avail. April 1. 250-838-9757.

Grand Forks: Newer 2 bdrm apt in 6-plex, ground level, avail. April 1. 250-838-9757.

Nelson: 2 bdrm apartment avail. Immediately. NS/NP $825/mo incl. power 365-7335

ROSSLAND, 1bach. apt. Golden City Manor. N/S. N/P. Subsidized. 250-362-3385, 250-362-5030.ROSSLAND GUEST SUITE, pri-vate entrance, deluxe ensuite & kitchenette. Newly reno’d. N/S, N/P. Weekly, mo. rate. 604-836-3359

Shaughnessy Apartments now accepting applications on

2 bedroom apt. NS/NP $670/mo + util. Quiet Adult

bldg in Rosemont 352-0118

W.TRAIL, Room in 3Bdrm. house, w/d, n/s, n/p. $500./mo. util. incl. 250-231-3783

Commercial/Industrial

Prime downtown Grand Forks location - 3rd St Plaza, 3,000+ sq ft Lots of parking. Call 250-666-0088.

CrestonCOMMERCIAL BUILDING

3600 sq.ft.of Retail Space

Located DOWN TOWNExcellent High Traffi c Area

Plenty of Parking250-428-5240

Grand Forks: approx 1,000 sq ft open area plus 200 sq ft offi ce area with 22’ x 22’ attached workshop. Lots of

parking, great location, good signage on main road.

Security system installed.$750 month plus utilities. Call Jim @ 250-442-9780

[email protected]

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Commercial/Industrial

Grand Forks: NEW OWNER-SHIP. 3 commercial spaces, in town (Black Knight building) & 1 on hwy. Available now. 250-442-2599 / 250-443-1599.

Cottages / CabinsChristina Lake: 1 bdm cot-tage w/ covered deck, bsmt, grdn, w/d, pets ok, low utils. n/s $650 + util. 604-771-1570.

Mobile Homes & Pads

Grand Forks: 33 ft penthouse 5th wheel set up on the river, asking $13,000. Pad rent $300 a month. Will consider rent to own. Call 442-2995 after 5pm.

Grand Forks: Mobile home pad on the river, $300 a month pad rent. Call 442-2995.

Grand Forks: older clean mo-tor home on 5 acres, w/power. $450 month. 250-442-0122, 250-493-1807.

Homes for RentCASTLEGAR, 1400 sq ft House, southend, 3 Bdrm F/S, W/D, A/C, N/S, N/P

References required $925/mth + Utilities

250-362-5468

CASTLEGAR, South End 3 Bdrm House, N/S, N/P, W/D

$925/mth + utilities Phone 250-304-3026

E. TRAIL, 2bdrm, small house no yard, f/s, laundry facilities 250-368-3239

Grand Forks: 2 bdrm, $700 month plus utilities. N/P. Avail immediately. 250-442-5111 or 250-442-2804.

Grand Forks: 3 bdrm, 2 bath, west of town, W/D, internet & cable. N/S, N/P. Responsible tenant.$1,150 mo. 250-442-7349.

Grand Forks Just renovated 3 bdrm. Avail. April 15th. $800/m + utl. 250-442-6603.

Grand Forks lg home on acreage. [email protected] 778-866-8511, 250-442-2549. www.homeaway.com/vaca-t i o n - r e n t a l / b r i t i s h - c o l u m -b ia /ch r i s t i na - lake / r25986 . #379429.

Grand Forks. New. $950/m. Opt rent to own. 0% interest, 15% down. 250-497-7808.

Grand Forks: small but very cozy 2 bdrm cottage overlook-ing river. Shares 1 acre with 2nd home. Blocks from Extra Foods. $650 mo + util. N/S. 250-666-0088.

NELSON: Clean 2 Bdrm + Den on 3 Acres, Sandy Water-front, 5 min to town. Avail May 1st $1500 250-352-5679

NELSON: Perrier Rd. Small 2 bdrm. WD,F/S. NS/NP. Yard, shed & parking for 2 Avail April 1st. $900/mo 352-2439 or 7492

Offi ce/RetailNelson, downtown: 2 sunny offi ces, big reception area. $780/mo incl util + A/C + HST. Call 250-354-4381/354-7949

NELSON Downtown: Small Offi ce/Therapy room. $350 + HST, A/C + utilities incl 250-354-4381 / 354-7949

PastureLand available to grow hay or other crop. 250-442-6822.

Rentals

Shared AccommodationCASTLEGAR Seeking

Responsible easy going tidy individual to share large fully furnished Home. Perfect for student or working person

N/P, N/S please call 304-2380

Suites, LowerCASTLEGAR Basement suite 2 1/2 Bdrm, Spacious, 5 appl N/S, $800/mth incl utilities 250-365-8386 after 5:00 pm or leave msg

CASTLEGAR DT 1 Bdrm updated Basement Suite,

Satellite TV, Internet, Heat & Electricity Incl, No Laundry N/S, N/P, $700/mth. Prefer

student or working individual. References required

Please Call 250-365-2286CASTLEGAR South 1 bdrm

ground level Suite, $700/mth + utilities, Call 250-304-4910

Grand Forks Furnished base-ment suite. Mature person N/S-N/P. $750/m, util included. 250-442-8930.Grand Forks, one bdrm downtown, newly updated, $650. 250-497-7808.ROBSON, 2 Bdrm Basement Suite, Avail April 15. 365-5278

Suites, UpperCastlegar 2 Bdrm Apartment

Bright & Spacious, F/S Laundry on site, close to

amenities, N/S, N/P, $725/mth + utilities, Call 359-7819

Want to RentGrand Forks: Wanted! House to rent. Professional working parent looking for 2-3 bdrm in town, close to town. Clean, responsible tenant. Need fully fenced yard. Eliza-beth, 250-442-6611, 250-584-9100 or 9-5 at 250-442-2191. MAY-SEPT. GRAND Forks area. Employed, shared ac-commodation ok. Steve 250-505-3682 or 250-229-4555.NELSON: 2 mature adultsrequire 2-3 bdr home. They have 2 well behaved dogs & need a small yard, laundry on site & bathtub preferred. Can afford up to $850/m reliable,trustworthy tenants. Contact Shonna @ 551-3413

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1989 Chrysler Dynasty, runs very well, 100,000 km, new fuel pump, solid reliable vehi-cle. $2,000. 250-442-7468.1989 Nissan 240SX 2dr lift back. 71000km on rebuilt en-gine, good rubber, little rust, reliable. $1,500. 250-442-56351995 Cadillac Eldorado. 2 door, leather, sun roof, heated seats, nonsmoking, well main-tained. 250-442-3776.

Cars - Sports & Imports

1974 Chev Corvette (last year for big block & real dual ex-haust) 454 V8 (rebuilt to 490 horse) 4 speed standard (also rebuilt) power steering, brakes & windows. Car is mostly dis-assembled for restoration but complete. Have all original parts. Also comes w/extra front clip complete (incl. glass & headlight assemblies $2500) Also extra body tub complete (incl. doors & glass $2000) Has current BC Registration. Over $17000 invested, fi rst $10000 takes it all 551-3336

Recreational/Sale1994 26-ft 5th wheel, 15 ft slide, Calif rm, A/C, forced air, microwave oven, solar panels, clean. $6,900. 250-442-5242.

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Recreational/Sale1992 27 ft 5th wheel w/slide,very clean, new awning, new water heater, new waterpump, big fridge w/large freez-er. Asking $6,500 obo. Phone250-442-3348.1996 Okanogan 5th Wheel,exc cond, 25.5 ft., rear kitchen, sleeps six,winterized, immacu-late, $5,000. 250-442-0790.1999 Allegro 32 ft motorhome. Reduced - $22,000.454, has gen, sleeps 8, hyd level, front air susp, queen bed walk around. Excellent condi-tion. Has 50,000 km. 1-250-442-2013.

89 Dodge 350 Getaway VanFully loaded, incl bathroom

in Excellent Condition$7,200 Call 250-365-6959

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$4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Call Toll Free 1.877.334.2288

Sport Utility Vehicle1990 Toyota Hilux Surf, 4WD,right hand drive, exc body, no rust, P/W, 150,000 km, probably needs head gasket. $2,500 obo. 250-442-0122,250-493-1807.1993 GMC Suburban 1500, 4x4, good condition, 313,000 km, 350 FI V8, auto, remote start, A/C, cruise, P/W, P/L, in-termittent wipers, P/seat, rearheater & A/C, MP3 stereo, barn doors, 3rd row seat, trail-er brakes. New radiator & A/Cservice, recent windshield, al-ternator & starter. Clean in-side, runs strong. $2,500 obo. 250-442-5297.1998 Toyota Rav4, 5 spd, 4dr, silver, 310,000 km. Wellmaintained, reliable. $4,200.C/w 2 sets tires on rims (newwinters). 250-442-4279.2000 Ford Explorer XLS V6,4L, auto, AWD, 4 dr, 4 likenew winters w/studs, 170,000km, P/W, P/L. Exc cond in/out.$5,500 obo. Is in Grand Forks. 250-442-0122, 250-493-1807.

Trucks & Vans1964 Chev 1/2 ton pickup.Great project truck. Asking$1,600. Call for details. 250-442-0957.2008 Ranger FX4, 28,600 km,loaded, 20 in chrome wheels,& winters. Mint. 250-442-2430.

Utility TrailersUtility trailer, p/u box on 3/4ton frame, 2 in ball. $400. 250-442-5117.

Boats2008 Seadoo GTI130

1 owner, 3 person water craft. only 50 hours on this unit.

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Th e Boundary 4-H District Public Speak-ing competition was held March 31, 2012 at the Kettle Wildlife Hall in Rock Creek. 4-H Mem-bers came from Nelson, Castlegar, Grand Forks, Rock Creek, Beaverdell and Kelowna.

Th ank you to the Judg-es: Mark Danyluk, Marga-ret Ann Bugeaud, Janine Fraser, Julie Webster, Di-ana Bartelings, Jodi Klein,

Alanna Baiton was the Master of Ceremonies. Th e topics ranged from

Inspiration, Cancer, small deer and, horse safety.

Th e winners: Senior speakers, First to Sarah Kobylka(Borderline 4-H Club)on Human Soul,

Second to Dakota Turnbull (Borderline 4-H Club)on Animal Rights,

Th ird - Sara VandenBorn(Boundary C 4-H Club) on the Wreck of the Costa Concordia,

Juniors: First - Marjika Van Kuik (Boundary C 4-H Club) on Alexander MacKenzie.,

Second – Adele Fossen (Boundary C 4-H Club) on Bella Bella Vs Th or-

oughbreds Th ird - Amy Salter

(Boundary Multi Club), on Art.

Dakota Turnbull and

Sara Vanden Born will be going on to compete at the Regionals May 27

Th ank you to the Kettle Wildlife Association for

the use of the hall, and Th e Borderline 4-H club for hosting the event. Great lunch ladies.

Th e District Council meeting followed, the fi ve clubs are now busy plan-ning for the judging rally May 5 at the Rock Creek Fairgrounds.

Th is year 4-H member enrollment has gone up from the 53 last year to 68 (22 Seniors, 46 Juniors Members plus nine Clo-verbuds this year, We have two multi clubs - the main projects being Horse (in-cludes ranch horse, rein-ing, parelli styles), Beef,

Sheep, Dog, Photogra-phy, Sewing with project s of food, cavy, Adopt a Grandparent, poultry, Plus the Cloverbud mem-bers who are ages 6-8.

4-H was fi rst started inRoblin Manitoba in 1913, with potatoes as the proj-ect, so next year we will celebrate the 100 year of 4-H in Canada.

Th e following year willbe BC’s 100th year and we plan even more celebra-tions that year.

So if you are an alum-nus 4-H member or Lead-er come help us celebrate.

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You don’t have to brush and fl oss your teeth-just the ones you want to keep. - Au-thor Unknown

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is an important part of being healthy. We are now learning that poor oral health may be linked to chronic diseases such as dia-betes heart disease and respiratory illness. Maintaining a health mouth and body is all about prevention. Here are a few tips to help you spring for-ward with a healthy smile!

Brush your teeth every day, twice a day. Brushing daily helps to remove plaque that causes tooth decay

and gum disease. If you use a power tooth-brush, choose one that has a rotation/oscilla-tion action. Fluoride toothpaste will help keep the outer layer of the teeth hard and re-sistant to the acids that cause tooth decay.

Floss your teeth every day, once a day. Flossing daily helps remove plaque from between the teeth. If fl ossing is diffi cult, fl oss holders can make it easier. If you have braces or bridges, in-terdental brushes are an alternative.

Eat and drink well. Foods that are nutri-tionally healthy are also good for your oral health. Limiting sweet, sticky snack foods and sugary drinks will re-duce the number of acid attacks on your teeth. Drink less sugar and more water. Sug-ary drinks increase the risk of tooth decay. Plain water is the best thirst quencher, espe-cially between meals, and it is also good for your teeth.

Visit Your Dental Professional. Regular check-ups and profes-sional cleanings are the best ways to ensure your mouth is healthy.

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Th e proposed leg-islative change won’t aff ect you and you will still be eligible to receive your OAS at age 65.

For those of us born in 1962 (yours truly included here) – on or aft er February 1st of that year – then your OAS eligibility will be at age 67.

For anyone else born April 1,1958 to January 31,1962 you will have a phased-in age of eligibility some-where between 65 and 67 years depend-ing on your month and year of birth. As an example, someone who was born on July 15, 1960 would have to wait until “age 66 years – 2 months” in

order to be eligible for their OAS.

Wow – so much for Freedom 55. Can’t help but whistle that Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs tune “hi-ho, hi-ho…it’s off to work I go.”

PS: forget saving those “pennies”…they’re getting phased out too. Now is the time to get your fi -nancial plan in order and REALLY get seri-ous about saving for retirement.

Debbie Pereversoff CFP CPCA is a fi -nancial planner with Assante Financial Management and her company Th e Aff olter Financial Group Inc. located in Castlegar.

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Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) is helping Basin communities continue to address literacy issues by renewing its partnership with the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBAL). CBT is committing $1.32 million over three years, or $440,000 per year. Th is is an increase of 10 per cent over the previous partnership agreement of $400,000 per year, and is a response to in-creased demands for CBAL’s programs.

“CBT wants to support communities in set-ting and addressing their own literacy priori-ties,” said Neil Muth, CBT President and CEO. “Given CBAL’s demonstrated track record and the increased demand for the services it pro-vides, we’re excited we can both renew our partnership and increase our support.”

CBAL works by assisting communities as they tackle their individual literacy needs. Re-sults include programs and resources focused on topics like reading, writing, early language learning, English as a second language and computer literacy. Over 7,000 people accessed CBAL programs in 2010/11.

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