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WEST KOOTENAY
Tom Rand talks climate changeCanadian author is coming to Nelson. See page A2
Free tax preparationLow income earners offered free tax help. See page A5
Spring into Health Sale
Sale Ends December 31, 2012Downtown Castlegar ● 250.365.7750 • mothernaturescastlegar.com
Sale EndsMar. 31, 2015
Ginger beer greatnessRise KombuchaWhite Tea Ginger is is an excellent digestive tonic and contains antioxidants and anti-in� ammatoryproperties.
229ON SALE
Flavour to Bragg about
699ON SALE
2/$4
120 + 120 Veg Caps
SISU Ester-C® 600is a unique, patent-ed form of calciumascorbate and is theonly form of vitamin C proven to last upto 24 hours in thewhite blood cells ofthe immune system.
For little tummies
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Canadian author Tom Rand is coming to Nelson to speak about the dangers of passive denial when it comes to climate change. Taking a proactive approach to finding solutions, the entrepreneur will talk about the positive stories of clean energy abundance. The event is free for Selkirk College students.
Presented by the Citizens’ Cli-mate Lobby, Rand will be at the Capitol Theatre on March 16 at 7 p.m. A former successful software entrepreneur, Rand will speak about his new book Waking the Frog: Solutions for Our Climate Change Paralysis and the Dangers
of Passive Denial.The title is based on the myth
that if you put a frog in a pot of water and boil the water slowly, the cold-blooded creature will not hop out because its nervous sys-tem can’t pick up that it is slowly dying. Rand argues that our soci-ety is paralyzed by inaction and not focused on the positive stories of clean energy abundance.
“We’re human beings, we’re not the frog… all we have to do is wake up,” he says. “It is my belief that we have yet to have a seri-ous, public conversation about the threat of climate change, and the economic opportunities afforded
by the global transformation to a low-carbon economy.”
In his discussion, Rand will talk about the benefits of mak-ing change and ways to achieve a sustainable future. Rand looks to contemporary psychology, eco-nomics, business and finance to explain the inaction in the face of the climate change crisis.
He doesn’t just point fingers and attach blame; Rand will talk about our motivations, institu-tional lethargy and deeply buried assumptions about market eco-nomics. Tickets are $10. The event is sponsored by a host of commu-nity organizations and businesses.
Tom Rand talks climate change and Waking the Frog
Sponsors of the Tom Rand event gathered with 100 copies of his book Waking the Frog, which will be giv-en to the first 100 people through the door at the Capitol Theatre in Nelson on March 16. Rand, an author and activist, is coming to Nelson to speak on the threat of climate change and the economic opportunities afforded by the global transformation to a low-carbon economy. Photo by Tamara Hynd
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A lot of people have poor comprehension, though they actually still hear well. It becomes noticeable in conversation, watching television and asking family to repeat what’s been said. A potential cause can be undetected loss in the high-frequency range. � is means the sensory cells in the cochlea that hear high-range sounds are damaged as a result of circulatory disorders, diabetes, sudden hearing loss or workplace noise. Hearing loss in the high-frequency range makes speech sound mu� ed and unclear. � e person with hearing loss mixes up, or can no longer hear, consonants like s, f, t, k, h and g. Speech comprehension is particularly impaired when there is background noise or when television programs have background music. � e dilemma is that people with hearing loss in the high-frequency range do not
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Seniors, students and low income earners take note — number crunch-ers have pencils sharp-ened, ready to do your taxes for free.
The Community Vol-unteer Income Tax Pro-gram is a collaboration between the Canada Revenue Agency and lo-cal organizations with an objective to help eligible taxpayers who need help preparing and filing in-come tax and benefit returns.
To qualify for the free service, individual income must be under $30,000; family earnings less than $40,000; and for a single parent with one child, $35,000 with $2,500 allowed for each individual child.
Free tax clinics run five days a week until April 30 from 9 to 11 a.m,. throughout Great-er Trail, starting with the Trail Seniors Centre (Greater Trail Commu-nity Centre) on Mondays; Tuesday at Kate’s Kitchen on Rossland Ave.; and Wednesdays at the Trail FAIR Society on Colum-bia Ave.
The program then moves to the Beaver Valley Manor on Lau-rier Ave. in Fruitvale on Thursdays, then every Friday, volunteers will
be on site in Rossland at the Esling Park Lodge on Spokane St.
In the Nelson area, the Nelson and District Seniors Coordinating So-ciety runs the program year round with appoint-ment or by drop-off at 719 Vernon St. on Tues-days from 10 a.m. until noon. For information call 250-352-6008, email [email protected], or visit the Canada Rev-enue website at cra-arc.gc.ca.
People accessing the program are asked to bring all slips includ-ing T3s, T4s, T5s and receipts for medical ex-penses, child arts and recreational programs, charitable donations, as well as a copy of the pre-vious year’s return.
All information is confidential and once the tax return is electroni-cally filed, the comput-ers are wiped clean (in-formation is not stored year-to-year). Interviews are on a first-come-first-serve basis.
For more informa-tion, visit trailtimes.ca and click on the calendar link for a listing of dates, times, and contact infor-mation for the program.
In Greater Trail, the program has been run-ning for about a decade, and over that period, saved countless individ-ual and families from los-
ing a portion of their tax return to processing fees.
“I chose to volunteer for the program be-cause there are a lot of people who don’t have the money to pay to have their returns done,” says Elaine Jones, a four-year program member. “It could be $60 bucks, which might not sound like a huge fee, but they just don’t have it.
“Last year, I did 100 returns,” Jones said. “An-other volunteer did 100, and the other three vol-unteers each completed 35. So we are doing quite a few as the message gets out.”
Jones maintains that often low income earn-ers, and people on as-sistance, don’t feel em-powered to file a yearly tax return. That outlook is changing somewhat, she explained, because if the annual income tax forms are not filed, then the person won’t receive benefits such as GST and climate control rebate cheques, a guaranteed income supplement, or child tax benefits.
“I have the program back to 2005,” she noted. “So if anybody comes in with eight or even 10 years of taxes, I can do that for them. I can get them all caught up so they can start receiving the rebate cheques they are entitled to.”
Persons with invest-ment income well in excess of $1,000, capital gains/losses, partnership income, rental income, business or professional income, farming or fish-ing income, or anyone with complex deductions may be deemed ineligible for this service.
Additionally, the pro-gram is unable to prepare final returns for deceased persons, and other limi-tations may apply.
By the last day of tax season, Canadians will spend between $4 billion and $5.8 billion prepar-ing and filing personal income tax returns, with the average cost per per-son being $215, accord-ing to a study by the Fra-ser Institute.
Regardless of income level, along with tax sea-son come the tax scams that can bring a heap of trouble to anyone filing a return.
The Trail RCMP Crime Prevention Of-fice is asking ratepayers to be on the lookout for the scams that can en-ter households through a telephone line or via email.
Police are warning people in the area to steer clear of emails that look like they are from the Ca-nadian Revenue Agency and especially don’t open attachments or click links within the email.
Canada Revenue Agency does not contact taxpayers through email and wouldn’t request in-formation they should already have.
“Typically, these mes-sages advise the recipient that they have qualified for a tax refund and need to click a link to enter their information,” notes Gordon Sims from the Crime Prevention Office in Trail.
Free tax preparation offered for low income earnersSheri regnier
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The Nissan LEAF miraculously cut a journey in half this week.I’ll explain. I took the plug-in sedan on a 43-kilometre trip from Vancouver to Driveway HQ, on 152nd Street, in Surrey. When I set out, the screen display showed that I could drive emission-free for 146 kilometres. Now I could have taken off like an F1 supercar and street raced all the way, because electric power offers instant tire squealing torque if you press the pedal to the metal. But that’s not me. Spurred by my ecofriendly driving the previous day, the clever car had decided earlier in the day that I could do 156 kilometres on a full charge. Not boasting but that’s easily more than 20 kilometres better than the average driver can expect to achieve. Okay, maybe my head
is swelling. The big 1-4-6 winked at me. I threw the stick into ECO mode and with two flicks of the wrist pushed it into the enhanced B-mode, which puts the braking power regeneration into overdrive, so to speak.I glided silently down the road, picking up pace ever so gradually in the busy city traffic. Rolling
down the hills to Marpole, I could feel the juice from the brakes topping up that battery.On the freeway, I hit the posted speed limit and
40 minutes later pulled into HQ. The display flashed 126. I had covered 43 klicks with the power required to move the car just 20! Such fun.Next week: More on the joy of driving electric.
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ΩPrice adjustments of up to $636/$719/$473/$1,313/$1,479 available on all new 2015 Accent 5-Door L Manual/Elantra Sedan L Manual/Tucson GL FWD Manual/Santa Fe Sport 2.4L FWD/Santa Fe XL FWD models. Price adjustments applied before taxes. Offer cannot be combined or used in conjunction with any other available offers. Offer is non-transferable and cannot be assigned. No vehicle trade-in required. ◊Leasing offer available O.A.C. from Hyundai Financial Services based on a new 2015 Accent 5-Door L 6-speed Manual/Elantra L 6-speed Manual/Tucson GL FWD Manual/Santa Fe Sport 2.4L FWD/Santa Fe XL FWD with an annual lease rate of 0%/0%/0.9%/1.9%/3.99%. Bi-weekly lease payment of $67/$75/$119/$149/$178 for a 60-month walk-away lease. Down Payment of $0 and first monthly payment required. Total lease obligation is $8,710/$8,450/$15,470/$19,370/$23,140. 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Towing a trailer just might be one of the most stressful driving situations for some truck owners. For one thing, it is not easy to manouevre around corners and change lanes with that extra length behind your truck. Backing up can be challenging. And towing up a steep hill can be tough on your truck. Whether you tow a boat, car, snowmobiles, or motorcycles, custom truck accessories can make towing less nerve-wracking.Don’t Tow Too Much WeightPulling too much weight can be very dangerous. Check your owner’s manual to find your vehicle’s towing capacity, in-cluding the maximum gross trailer weight
and tongue weight it can handle. Tongue weight is the downward force exerted on the hitch ball by the trailer coupler. In most cases, it is about 10 to 15 percent of gross trailer weight. Tongue weight of up to 300 pounds can be measured on a household scale by resting the trailer coupler on the scale and placing the scale on a box so that the coupler is at its normal towing height. The trailer must be fully loaded and level.Use the Right Hitch and Other EquipmentJust as each vehicle has a maximum tow-ing capacity so too does each trailer hitch, hitch ball, ball mount and safety chain. To tow safely, make sure every component you use is ready to handle the weight of your fully loaded trailer. Remember, your tow-ing capacity is equal to the capacity of the
weakest link in the system.Choosing a Trailer HitchAll trailer hitches feature a class rating, as well as a weight rating, so be sure the hitch can accommodate the loaded trailer. For instance, Reese Class 2 (avg $159) hitches have a maximum rated capacity of 350 pounds tongue weight and 3,500 pounds gross trailer weight. Class IV (avg $175) receiver-style hitches have a maximum ca-pacity of 1,200 pounds tongue weight and 12,000 pounds gross trailer weight.If you need more towing capacity than the traditional receiver-style weight distribut-ing hitch, then you need to step up to a fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch. Prices start at $650.
By Ian Harwood
Taking the stress out of towing a trailer
continued on page A9
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Choosing a Hitch BallIf you have a drawbar style hitch, the hitch ball usually is built right into it. But if you have a receiver-style hitch, you’ll need to choose your own hitch ball.Like vehicles and trailer hitches, hitch balls also are assigned a maximum tongue weight and gross trailer weight rating. Hitch balls are made from a variety of mate-rials, and some are available in a choice of finishes, including chrome. They cost about $12 to $14.The hitch ball diameter must be the same di-ameter as the trailer coupler (1 7/8 inches, 2 inches or 2 5/16 inches).The shank diameter of the hitch ball should be the same as the hole diameter in the ball mount.
The shank length should be long enough to allow at least two threads to be visible when the hitch ball is installed and the nut com-pletely tightened.Load Your Trailer ProperlyRule of thumb is roughly two-thirds (60 to 66 percent) of the gross load weight should be positioned toward the front half of the trailer. Place large or heavy objects on the trailer first. Tie these objects down securely and from several angles to ensure they do not shift. Pack remaining items in a manner that maintains balance of the trailer. Once the trailer is loaded, double-check the posi-tioning and stability of the cargo. Better safe than [email protected]
‘‘Remember, your towing capacity is equal to the capacity of the weakest link in the system.’’Ian Harwood
continued from page A8
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For as long as Alexandra Straub recalls, she has loved cars. She can even remember thinking at the age of six, “Only ten more years until I can get my licence!”Born in Zurich, Switzerland to Hungarian parents, she moved to Canada when she was just a baby.Spending her summers in Budapest with her grandparents helped cultivate a strong liking for motorsports. Alexandra can remember watching F1 races with her grandfather, and still does even when she goes to visit.Over a decade ago, Alexandra started her career in the automotive industry. Since then, she has had countless stories and photos published. You can fi nd her work online, in newspapers, magazines and on television. She has hosted “Shifting Gears Automotive TV” and regularly makes appearances on various shows talking about, you guessed it, all things automotive.When she’s not testing out the latest in vehicular goodness, you’ll either fi nd her on a motorcycle (she tests and writes about those, too), on a track or traveling the world.While she considers her “job” her hobby, Alexandra enjoys other activities that don’t necessarily involve wheels, engines or motors. Growing up on the North Shore of Vancouver, she loves the mountains and the ocean. An avid snowboarder and a wannabe surfer, count on her enjoying the outdoors when she has the chance. And to really help her relax, she scrapbooks.Share your thoughts and requests with Alexandra [email protected]
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Ian Harwood has been involved in the light truck industry for the past 30 years. His career started with the opening of a small 4-wheel drive shop in the early 80s. This shop was involved in custom fabrication, complete 4x4 rebuilds, and sales of off-road related products. This would prepare him for his current position as Manager for Custom Truck Parts, one of the largest accessory warehouses in Canada.Ian started his journalism career in the late 1090s with a column in a national magazine for automotive enthusiasts. In the spring of 2005 Ian was approached by a local news outlet to write a weekly column. Wilderness exploring, fi shing and four wheeling have been his passion since he was a teenager.Some memorable moments in Ian’s career are fl ying in by hto the famous Rubicon Trail in Northern California and driving a 2007 Jeep Wrangler out of the backwoods, up a waterfall and out of the trail to Lake Tahoe.
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SOCIAL WORK WEEK IN BRITISH COLUMBIA CELEBRATES THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF
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service centres, mental health clinics, rehabilitation centres, community action programs, schools and universities, correctional institutions, long term care homes, alcohol and drug treatment programs, hospices and employee assistance programs. They make substantial contributions to social policy and research. And hundreds of Registered Social Workers in BC provide private practice clinical counselling services. Social workers continue to make the world a better place, one person, one family, one challenge at a time. Take time to acknowledge and celebrate the social workers you know!
Driving a very quiet electric Nissan LEAF offers an entirely fresh perspective on driving, particularly when it comes to in-teractions with pedestrians.I’m used to seeing smart phone texters walking out onto the road without even
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2006 TOYOTA YARIS CE#2259
NOW $6,995OR LESS
2012 FUSION SE 4DR#23672
NOW $16,995$95BIWEEKLY
19K
OR LESS
2013 FOCUS 4DR SE#29019
NOW $16,987$116BIWEEKLY
15K
OR LESS
2012 FOCUS SE 4DR #39955
NOW $15,995$121BIWEEKLY
OR LESS
2009 TOYOTA MATRIX#22656
NOW $12,995$119BIWEEKLY
OR LESS
2010 KIA SOUL#13155
NOW $12,995$95BIWEEKLY
OR LESS
2010 FUSION SEL AWD#1184
NOW $12,995$102BIWEEKLY
OR LESS
2012 FUSION SE 4DR#23670
NOW $14,995$105BIWEEKLY
OR LESS
2013 F150 4X4 XLT#6517
NOW $33,995OR LESS
2012 F150 CC 4X4 FX4 #25825
NOW $37,995
27K
OR LESS
2008 F150 SC 4X4 XLT#0580
NOW $16,887$159BIWEEKLY
OR LESS
2009 F150 CC 4X4 XLT#7898
NOW $19,995$199BIWEEKLY
99K
OR LESS
2014 F150 CC 4X4 XLT#47633
NOW $34,995$259BIWEEKLY
OR LESS
2012 F150 CC 4X4 FX4 #063..................... $37,995OR LESS $283BW OR LESS
2009 TOYOTA TACOMA SR5 CC 4X4 #29450......... $23,995OR LESS $227BW OR LESS
2010 ELANTRA 4DR #24671 .................................................................................................. $11,995OR LESS $99BW OR LESS
2009 FOCUS SES 4DR #4244 ................................................................................................ $11,995OR LESS $99BW OR LESS
2008 IMPALA LS 4DR #54031 ............................................................................................. $12,995OR LESS $105BW OR LESS
2010 FOCUS 4DR SE#60060
NOW $11,995$89BIWEEKLY
OR LESS
67K
2011 F150 SC 4X4 XLT#17817
NOW $22,995$189BIWEEKLY
OR LESS
2013 FOCUS SE 4DR#93389
NOW $14,995$105BIWEEKLY
OR LESS
2010 ESCAPE XLT 4X4#40083
NOW $14,995$119BIWEEKLY
OR LESS
2014 EXPLORER XLT 4X4 #15427
NOW $38,995$259BIWEEKLY
OR LESS
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2011 ESCAPE 4X4 XLT#24139
NOW $18,995$153BIWEEKLY
2013 ESCAPE SE 4X4#19189
NOW $21,995$159BIWEEKLY
OR LESS
2013 ESCAPE SE 4X4#44669
NOW $27,995$199BIWEEKLY
OR LESS
2010 EDGE AWD SE#82459
NOW $19,995$163BIWEEKLY
OR LESS
2013 EXPLORER LTD.#16787
NOW $35,995$267BIWEEKLY
OR LESS
2013 JEEP WRANGLER 4X4 #94949
NOW $34,995$259BIWEEKLY
OR LESS
2010 ESCAPE 4X4 LTD.#8569
NOW $17,995$146BIWEEKLY
2007 EXPLORER SPORT TRAC #38328
NOW $16,995$159BIWEEKLY
OR LESS
2008 ESCAPE 4X4 XLT#2102
NOW $13,995$119BIWEEKLY
39K
OR LESS OR LESSOR LESS
2013 & 2012: 84 months ammortization • 2011 & 2010: 72 months ammortization • 2009 & 2008: 60 months ammortization 5.89% APR. All payments are bi-weekly with $2500 cash down or trade equity. Taxes & $689 doc admin fee not included OAC.
The all-new Morgan Aero 8 draws its design inspiration from the popular British roadsters from the 1960s.But the similarities between the new 8 and those cars from the past ends with the looks because the Aero 8 is reliable! –
It’s powered by a BMW V8 engine capable of propelling the two-seater from zero to 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds. Prices later but it won’t be available here – [email protected]
Pick of the Week:drivewayBC.ca
Aero 8 is a blast from the past
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Hollywood star Tom Cruise has driven dozens of cars in his 40-plus movies.Here are the top five coolest cars fea-tured in movies:“Vanilla Sky”: In this reality warp-ing, romantic drama, Tom plays David Aames — the head of a New York publishing firm with access to what-ever he pleases. In the opening scene, Cruise drives a Ferrari 250 GTO replica through a deserted New York City, ulti-mately ending in Times Square. Aames’ daily driver throughout the film is a1967 Ford Mustang, and after he falls in love with a different woman, his ex-girlfriend Julie (played by Cameron Diaz) tries to kill them both by driving off a bridge in her 1970 Buick Skylark.“Rain Man”: After his father’s death, Charlie Babbitt (played by Cruise), a grey market sports car dealer (seen import-ing Countaches in the film’s opening), flies home to Ohio to settle the estate. After learning he has an older brother, Raymond (Dustin Hoffman), who is in-heriting the full estate, the two set out on a cross-country road trip back to California in their father’s 1949 Buick Roadmaster.“Jack Reacher”: Tom plays Jack Reacher, an ex-Army MP who is investigating the murder of five innocent victims of a sniper shooting. The real highlight of the film is a six-minute car chase in
which Cruise drives a 1970 Chevelle SS. He tries his best to chase down an Audi A6 while being pursued by police. The driving stunts are of quite a remarkable quality; especially considering Cruise did all of his own driving throughout the movie.“Risky Business”: In this 1983 dark-comedy drama, Tom Cruise plays Joel Goodson, a high school student living with wealthy parents in suburban Chica-go. His parents go away on a trip, giving Joel strict orders to not touch the stereo system or his father’s 1979 Porsche 928. Joel’s unruly friend convinces him other-wise, leading Joel into a downward spi-ral of trouble that includes a car chase in
the Porsche, and later some major water damage.“War of the Worlds”: Cruise plays Ray Ferrier, a divorced dockworker in New York City. His pride and joy seems to be his 1966 Shelby GT350H rather than his two kids — this all changes after an alien invasion of Earth. The probability of an alien invasion seems just as un-likely as a decidedly unmotivated N.Y. dockworker owning such a rare car as a Shelby! – But then this is the movies.Nick Gravlin writes for Hagerty Insurance. Hagerty is the world’s leading specialist provider of classic car and boat insurance. Learn more at hagerty.ca.
Cruising with Tom CruiseBy Nick Gravlin
1949 Buick RoadmasteR: a 1949 Buick RoadmasteR veRy similaR to this one was used in the filming of “Rain man”
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Forte SX AT shown‡
Offer includes delivery, destination, fees, and an $800 lease credit*. Consumers can elect to take an additional 10,000 km allowance in lieu of the lease credit. Offer based on new 2015 Forte LX MT (FO541F) with a selling price of $17,502¤.
$500COMPETITIVE BONUS**
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Offer includes delivery, destination, fees, and an $800 lease credit*. Consumers can elect to take an additional 10,000 km allowance in lieu of the lease credit. Offer based on new 2015 Rio LX MT (RO541F) with a selling price of $15,602¤.
Offer includes delivery, destination and fees. Offer based on new Soul 1.6L LX MT (SO551F) with a selling price of $18,682¤.
Sorento SX AT AWD 7-Seat shown‡
HWY / CITY 100KM: 8.7L/11.8L
in cash credit. Offer based on new 2015 Sorento LX AT (SR75BF) with a selling price of $28,782∞.
Sorento SX AT AWD 7-Seat shown‡
HWY / CITY 100KM: 8.7L/11.8L
O� er(s) available on select new 2015 models through participating dealers to qualifi ed retail customers who take delivery from March 3 to March 31, 2015. Dealers may sell or lease for less. Some conditions apply. See dealer for complete details. Vehicles shown may include optional accessories and upgrades available at extra cost. All o� ers are subject to change without notice. All pricing includes delivery and destination fees up to $1,665, AMVIC fee, tire tax of $22, $100 A/C charge (where applicable). Excludes taxes, licensing, registration, insurance, variable dealer administration fees (up to $699), fuel-fi ll charges up to $100, and down payment (if applicable and unless otherwise specifi ed). Other lease and fi nancing options also available. ¤Representative Leasing Example: Lease o� er available on approved credit (OAC), on new 2015 Rio LX MT (RO541F)/2015 Forte LX MT (FO541F)/2015 Soul 1.6L LX MT (SO551F) with a selling price of $15,602/$17,502/$18,682 is based on monthly payments of $151/$159/$172 and includes delivery and destination fees of $1,485/$1,485/$1,665, $22 AMVIC fee, and A/C tax ($100, where applicable) for 60 months at 0%/0%/0.9% with a $0 down payment/equivalent trade, $0 security deposit and fi rst monthly payment due at lease inception. O� er also includes a lease credit of $800/$800/$0. Total lease obligation is $9,038/$9,535/$10,345 with the option to purchase at the end of the term for $5,765/$7,167/$8,957. Lease has 16,000 km/yr allowance (other packages available and $0.12/km for excess kilometres). Other taxes, registration, insurance and licensing fees are excluded. O� er ends March 31, 2015. ΩLease payments must be made on a monthly or bi-weekly basis but cannot be made on a weekly basis. Weekly lease payments are for advertising purposes only. *Lease credit for 2015 Rio LX MT (RO541F)/2015 Forte LX MT (FO541F) is $800 and available on lease o� er only. Consumers can elect to take an additional 10,000 km allowance in lieu of the Lease credit. Lease credit varies by model/trim and is deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes. **$500 Competitive Bonus o� er available on the retail purchase/lease of any new 2015 Forte, 2015 Forte Koup, 2015 Forte5, 2015 Rondo and 2015 Optima from a participating dealer upon proof of current ownership/lease of a select competitive cross-over vehicle. Competitive models include specifi c VW, Toyota, Nissan, Mazda, Hyundai, Honda, GM, Ford and Chrysler vehicles. Some conditions apply. See your dealer or kia.ca for complete details. ∞Cash purchase price for the new 2015 Sorento LX AT (SR75BF) is $22,982 and includes delivery and destination fees of $1,665, $22 AMVIC fee, A/C tax ($100, where applicable) and a cash credit of $5,800. Dealer may sell for less. Other taxes, registration, insurance and licensing fees are excluded. O� er ends March 31, 2015. Cash purchase credit for 2015 Sorento LX AT (SR75BF) is $5,800 and available on cash purchase o� er only. Cash purchase credit varies by model/trim and is deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes. ‡Model shown Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price for 2015 Forte SX (FO748F)/2015 Rio4 SX with Navigation (RO749F)/2015 Soul SX Luxury (SO758E)/2015 Sorento SX V6 AWD (SR75XF) is $26,695/$22,395/$27,195/$42,095. Highway/city fuel consumption is based on the 2015 Rio LX+ ECO AT/2015 Forte 1.8L MPI 4-cyl AT/2015 Soul 2.0L GDI 4-cyl MT/2015 Sorento LX 2.4L GDI 4-cyl AT. These updated estimates are based on the Government of Canada’s approved criteria and testing methods. Refer to the EnerGuide Fuel Consumption Guide. Your actual fuel consumption will vary based on driving habits and other factors. Information in this advertisement is believed to be accurate at the time of printing. For more information on our 5-year warranty coverage, visit kia.ca or call us at 1-877-542-2886. Kia is a trademark of Kia Motors Corporation.
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More fun to drive, more advanced technology, more surprises. Kia has packed almost everything into the 2015 Soul. With sporty, SUV-like styling and ground clearance and so much style, the Kia Soul is even funkier. And now, the Kia Soul is yours for the taking this month with 0% financing and 0% leasing. Once you own a Kia Soul, you will wonder, Why didn’t I do this sooner?Why didn’t I do this sooner?
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Spring showers certainly may bring flower laters on, but they also contribute to challenging driving condi-tions. Early spring weather can be fickle, vacillating be-tween dry, wet and even icy conditions. Drivers need to remain on their toes to safely traverse roadways near and far.
Wet roadways and poor driving conditions contrib-ute to thousands of road accidents each and every year. As roads get wet, oil and other substances rise to the surface of the pavement, which can quickly become slippery and compromise the traction offered by tires. According to the United States Department of Transportation, there are around 707,000 automobile crashes each year due to rain.
Heavy rains also may lead to puddles, which can ob-scure hazards on the roadway. Cars may stall out in puddles or hydroplane, which occurs when cars coast
along the surface of the water. Puddles also can be splashed by oncoming cars, leading to visibility issues.
It is in every driver’s best interest to use caution when driving on wet roads. The following tips can help prevent accidents, injuries and even fatalities during the rainy season.
· Slow down. Drivers should drive slower when roads are wet and when rain compromises visibility. It can take up to three times longer to stop on a wet road than a dry one. By slowing down you will be able to stop or veer out of the way of danger.
· Leave room. When driving on wet roads, leave more room between your vehicle and the one in front of you. Again, this plays into stopping distance. Tailgat-ing increases your risk of rear-ending a vehicle if you cannot stop in time on a wet roadway.
· Stay alert. It can be easy to be lulled into compla-
cency while driving. But staying alert and conscious of every detail going on around you can reduce your risk of accident when driving in less than ideal conditions.
· Skip cruise control. As a driver, you want to remain in control of acceleration and speed, rather than leav-ing it up to the cruise control system. If you begin to hydroplane on cruise control, the car may actually speed up.
· Use your headlights. Headlights can light up the road in front of you, helping illuminate potential haz-ards. Lights on a car also make your vehicle more vis-ible to others on the road. Always turn on the head-lights in inclement weather.
· Avoid jerky movements. Keep a steady pace and the vehicle in control. Jerking the wheel or accelerating and braking in a erratic fashion can cause the vehicle to spin out or skid on wet roads.
· Check your tires. Inspect your tires for tread wear and air pressure. Tires should be rotated as part of rou-tine maintenance. Poorly performing tires are a signifi-cant safety risk. If you live in an area known for a lot of rain, invest in tires designed for wet road conditions.
Don’t let wet weather get the best of you. Slow down, stay visible and be on the alert.
How to safely navigate wet roadwaysdrivewayBC.ca
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DISTRICT OF HOUSTON Manager of Engineering & Operations
The District of Houston is seeking a dynamic individual with proven combined management and technical skills, energy and creativity for the senior management position as the Manager of Engineering & Operations. This position offers an excellent opportunity for those interested in a challenging and rewarding career in local government.
Reporting directly to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Manager of Engineering & Operations is responsible for coordinating, managing and monitoring the field activities of the outside work crew by providing direct technical support.
Working directly with Consulting Engineers, Agencies, Organizations and Staff, the successful candidate will provide related engineering services to ensure proper operation of the utility while striving to improve productivity and efficiency.
The successful candidate will possess the necessary skill set to provide preliminary layout, survey and GIS services using the ArcMap; AutoCAD Civil 3D and survey data collection and processing.
QUALIFICATIONS
a local government environment.
The District offers an excellent benefit package and competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a
letter of interest, detailed resume and references by 4:00pm Friday March 20, 2015 to:
Michael D. Glavin, Chief Administrative Officer District of Houston, PO Box 370, Houston, BC V0J 1Z0 Email: [email protected] | Website: www.houston.ca
Acceptable driver’s abstract and criminal record search to be provided to the District. The District of Houston thanks all applicants; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.
Where: ROSEWOOD VILLAGETrail, BC
Apply in person or online at GOLDENLIFE.CA
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Health Careers!
Hiring For These Positions:• Registered Care Aide• Licensed Practical Nurse • Cooks• Dietary Aides (Servers)• Housekeepers
Teck Metals Ltd, is currently seeking an Electrical Engineer.
Electrical Engineers can expect a wide variety of assignments which will sustain/improve the safe and reliable operation of the Teck Trail Operations’ power distribution system, control systems, variable frequency drive installations, rectifier installations, harmonic filters, and hydro generation. Support functions will include design, project management, maintenance planning, troubleshooting, and construction support.Responsibilities:· Industrial power system analysis, design, trouble
shooting, and maintenance· Complete failure analysis and troubleshoot of electrical
related failures· Project management of major maintenance and capital
projects
Application Process: Please submit application via: www.teck.com/careers. Posting will close on Wednesday, March 18, 2015.
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Coming EventsFriendly reminder: Grand Forks Thrift Shop drop times are Tues-Sat, 9am-4pm. Please be considerate. Do not drop off items when we are closed. Please no unusable items: no furniture, electronics or parts. Thank you.
Public Notice: A.A. meetings, Grand Forks Valley Group of Alcoholics Anonymous. MON-DAY 8pm. (Closed Study) at Catholic Church Rectory. 7269 9th St.; WEDNESDAY (Men’s Closed) 8pm at Anglican Church rear basement, 7252 - 7th St; THURSDAY and SAT-URDAY (Open) 8pm also at Anglican Church. Ph: 250-442-8907 or 250-442-8797.
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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20A debate forces you to reconsider some long-held opinions. Use this time to reflect on your point of view and if there is any-thing you might want to change.
TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21Life gets better and better as the week goes on, Taurus. Expect a few obstacles, but remember there’s nothing you cannot tackle, especially when you get some help.
GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21A situation arises at work that evokes strong emotions among your coworkers. Stay neutral on the issue until you have had enough time to gather more informa-tion.
CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22A recently started relationship is going great, Cancer. Now might be a great time to take the next step with your special someone. Expect this person to share your feelings.
LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23A rush of adrenaline this week will help you sail through any projects that need completion, Leo. Take a break every now and then so you don’t burn out.
VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22Virgo, you and a superior at work are see-ing eye-to-eye this week. This could mark the beginnings of a great partnership, so continue to work hard.
LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23Libra, you will sort out a complex problem in due time. Don’t let any initial struggles to find a solution keep you down. Continue to focus on the bigger picture.
SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22Scorpio, use this week to address an unre-solved issue. Tackle every project thrown your way head-on and with vigor. Others will notice your efforts.
SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21Sagittarius, try not to over-think things this week. Sometimes the simplest solution to a problem is the best solution. Keep this in mind at the office.
CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20Capricorn, a distraction this week proves so fascinating that you neglect other responsibilities. While you may like a chal-lenge, don’t let it consume your life.
AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18You yearn for privacy this week, Aquarius. Make the most of any opportunity to seek out a quiet corner and spend some time deep in reflection and thought.
PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20Chores are completely unappealing this week, Pisces. But they must get done one way or another. Delegate some tasks.
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Home ImprovementsFULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, re-liable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1-800-573-2928.
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Affordable Steel Shipping Containers for sale/rent
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Place names
Eighty-ninth in an alphabeti-cal series on West Kootenay/Boundary place names
Last week we began looking at the origins of Howser, one of the most puzzling and convo-luted local place names.
We got as far as April 23, 1900 when W.D. Mackay sur-veyed a new townsite on Lot 528 for William Simpson and Shir-ley Keeling, previously known as Duncan City. This time they called it Hauser.
The streets were Spokane, Nelson, Kaslo, Denver, Slocan, Lardo, Duncan, Water, Simpson, Shirley, Keeling, Sandon, Hall, Reno, Abbey, Ward, Forbes, Nagle, and Wallace. The lone avenue was called Hauser, as was the lake shown on the map.
Why was this spelling used instead of the far more common Howser?
Paul and Marion Howser of Reigate, Surrey, England have given this a lot of thought dur-ing a more than 30-year search for answers. Their best guess is that it was to help secure the terminus for the Great North-ern Railway’s Kaslo and Lardo-Duncan line — the townsite
plan shows the proposed rail-way passing through the town. However, it was never built.
The Great Northern was fa-miliar with the spelling Hauser because it had a station at Haus-er Junction in northern Idaho (which we’ll discuss further in the next installment).
Simpson and Keeling used the spelling Hauser despite the fact the post office had been renamed Howser only four months earlier.
The postal application, sub-mitted in June 1899, was under the name Duncan. It was ap-proved and opened on Sept. 1 of that year, but William Simpson, originally proposed as postmas-ter, was passed over in favor of W.V. Bradshaw.
The postmaster general soon complained “that inconvenience has been caused by the similar-ity of the name of the Duncan post office, recently established … to that of the Duncan’s Sta-tion post office.”
The Nelson Tribune of March 12, 1900 commented: “It seems that the post office officials can’t see the difference between Dun-cans on Vancouver Island and Duncan City up the lake. Some-times the letters to the island place come up here and vice
versa. So the official name of the little lake town is hereafter to be Howser.”
The change took effect Jan. 1, 1900.
In an interview published in Where the Lardeau River Flows, resident Billy Clark exagger-ated a bit when he said: “Our post office was Duncan Lake and all the mail used to go to Duncan on Vancouver Island so they changed it to Hauser and then all our mail went to Bowser. And we got it changed to Howser which is the name today and now it goes to Fernie and all over the country.”
In 1905, William Simpson, who took over as postmaster a year after the office opened,
told the Geographic Survey of Canada the original spelling was Hauser and that when the post office’s name changed from Duncan, “the then postmas-ter in writing the department spelled it Howser, so it remains to this day.”
The evidence, however, is that the name had been widely spelled Howser, including on Simpson’s own survey plan for Lot 528, completed 13 years earlier.
The post office moved in 1966 prior to completion of the Duncan dam, which flooded much of the original townsite. It closed in 1969.
Next: Who was Howser’s namesake?
Duncan post office was renamed HowserGreG NesteroffWest Kootenay Advertiser
This letter was postmarked at Howser in 1937. The post office actually opened as Duncan in 1899, but was soon renamed be-cause mail was being missent to Vancouver Island.
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Sims also wants those who do their taxes online to be careful and guard against identity theft.
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DriviNG raNGe opeNs earlyIt looks like spring has sprung earlier than anticipated. With the sun beating down and the snow melting away, Castlegar Golf Club and RV Park has opened its driving range. It can be enjoyed any time from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. throughout the week. Photo by Chris Stedile
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