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The most prominent men of Trail in 1902 on the front steps of William Devitt's house on the corner of Cedar Avenue and Helena Street. Front L-R: Ald. James Dawson, Mayor E.S. Topping, D.J. Jelly, Ald. Noble Binns, City Treasurer F.W. Warren.  Middle:  J.H. Schofield. Third row sitting: Ald. Alexander Steele, R.H. Coleman, W.J. Devitt, Rev. Irvine, T.W. Coleman, R. E. Strong. Back row:  Ald. Jim Byers, Dr. R. M. Perdue, Ald. Bill Furnell. S.S. Nakusp at Trail Creek.  The "Nakusp" was one of several sternwheelers that plied the waters of the Columbia River, and regularly stopped at the Trail Creek Landing with supplies and miners. A view of downtown Trail from the end of Cedar Avenue, showing the Hanna Opera House at front right.
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Robert Bisaro
Bob was born and raised in Trail and following University, joined the Ford Motor Company in 1967 as an Engineer.

Bob is renowned for his work in vehicle emissions reductions, and through his accomplishments in the field, he has responded to worldwide environmental concerns.

Bob helped design, develop and apply the first catalytic converter on Ford products and led efforts to develop and implement the single-cell electric-chassis dynameter, a design that became the US standard by 2001. He was instrumental in developing emission testing equipment used in Ford emissions laboratories worldwide.

Through his involvement with the American Automobile Manufacturers' Association, Bob chaired a committee that initiated a program to establish and maintain emissions and fuel economy correlations between Ford, Chrysler, and GM and the US Environmental Protection Agency. This has proven beneficial in establishing the best practice for new emissions testing facilities.

Bob has been a leader in reducing automobile emissions and a strong advocate for a cleaner environment.

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