Castlegar News, April 19, 2012

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Domestic violence is often the dirty, little secret of the neighbourhood. However, the Clothesline Project aims to bring a voice to the silenced. Castlegar City Hall was the location for this year’s Clothesline Project, which occurred on Tuesday. The event featured hundreds of t-shirts displaying anti-violence messages hung up on clotheslines using pins.

“This is our third year doing this awareness event,” said Leanna Kozak of Castlegar Community Services.

“It is around Prevention of Violence Against Women week.

This is to create the awareness that vio-

lence against women is still going on.”

The event featured several speakers as well as information booths. M & M Meats had a barbeque at the event with owner Dave Grantham and Castlegar mayor Lawrence on hand serving up burgers for the cause. Of course, the major feature of the Clothesline Project is the t-shirts.

“The shirts have been done by the local grade seven classes,” said Kozak. “We’ve also had some done by students from Selkirk College and by women who have experienced abuse. Other community members have come together and done art on t-shirts to speak out against domestic violence.”

Clothesline Project demo was held outside Castlegar City Hall on April 17.

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Thanks to a couple of people stepping up at Tuesday night’s Restorative Justice AGM, the program has received a stay of execution.

“Two of the peo-

ple that came agreed to go on the board, which was excellent,” said coordinator Inga Lamont. “A couple of them want to do the training for facilitators. So if we can get enough people the program will carry on.”

Lamont said the program will stay in suspension for the immediate future.

“We’re holding it in suspension because it takes a while to get the training going, and get the people organized,” she said. “They’ve extended the program

for at least another six months. In the meantime, we’re hoping to have training. We have two more people on the board that can fit it. We’ll see how we go for the advertising for the facilitators.”

Twelve facilitators are needed to run the

program. The facilitators run the forums where the victim and offender meet.

“We’re hopeful we’ll get the 12 plus,” said Lamont. “It’s a commitment of a whole weekend of training to learn how to run a forum. In our fo-

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Every spring – every year – can use a little ‘Fling’ STAFF WRITER Castlegar News

At this time of year

it’s all anyone can do to contain their enthusiasm for what lies directly ahead.

The good times are actually here and that’s what Castlegar Spring Fling is all

about.

Saturday, April 28 is when the seventh annual version of this

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community party is set to roll.

Make plans to join your friends and neighbours in this wholesome celebration in the heart of downtown Castlegar.

There will be two stages set up for this happy event – a main stage and a buskers’ (street entertainers’) stage.

All kinds of great local talent is scheduled to keep folks entertained, whatever else they may be up to during the fling, and

there’s plenty!

The 3-on-3 hockey program is accommodating teams in various age groups from seven to 50plus, and has room for more squads.

Fun and games for kids will be easy to find and there’s a heap of prizes up for grabs.

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The Spring Fling is a free family-oriented event recognizing the

great community we live in... and all the potential that is apparent at this time of year.

The party was arranged and is being continued by a group of citizens who noticed the big gap on the calendar.

They felt late April was the perfect time for Castlegarians to blow off a little bit of festive energy and prepare for warmer weather and the recreational stuff that goes with it. “Every year it’s getting better,� says ‘fling’ organizing committee chair Peter Laurie.

With great weather there should be no reason why the 2012 edition won’t be the best yet.

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News Border cuts slammed by MP STAFF WRITER Castlegar News

Speaking of Business Phil Kolduc of Kolduc and Associates spoke on stress and time management at the West Kootenay Women in Business luncheon on April 12. The meeting at the Sandman Inn in Castlegar. For more photos go to www.castlegarnews.com/business.

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Alex Atamanenko, MP for BC Southern Interior, in a recent press release, is critical of Tory government over its costcutting with border services.

The NDP MP says the move is putting “Canadian public safety and business at risk.”

“These cuts could end up costing Canadians more than they save,” he is quoted in the April 13 document.

The Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) faces a cut of $143.4 million from its budget.

“Canada is cutting back on border officers at a time it is introducing com-

prehensive changes on “perimeter security” with the United States,” the press release asserts. “I have spent time at some of our border crossings and have a deep appreciation of the work our Canadian Border Service officers do,” says Atamanenko.

“They turn back illegal weapons, keep drugs and criminals out of our country and collect the necessary duties that protect Canadian businesses and supplement our tax base.”

“Our government should not be playing with the safety of Canadians. We should be increasing staff at border crossings instead of slashing jobs,” concluded the BC Southern Interior MP.

Window to open soon for e-waste disposal CRAIG LINDSAY Castlegar News Reporter

City council briefs The city of Castlegar is partnering with Waste Management to host a free one day electronic recycling drop-off event. All e-waste items will be taken to the ReturnIt depot in Trail or to Teck Cominco to be recycled responsibly.

“It’s a one time deal,” said councillor Russ Hearne. “We’re going to try it out and see what happens. It’s an opportunity for people to get rid of their old tvs and old computers that are sitting downstairs not being used. It’s an op-

portunity to get it out of your closet.”

Currently, Castlegar does not have any program for dealing with e-waste. Residents have to take their e-waste to either Nelson and Trail to dispose of.

“We’re setting up some bins to allow people to dispose of computers, tvs, vcrs, old outdated electronics, rather than throw them into the landfill,” said Hearne.

The Return-it Depot in Castlegar accepts bottles and cans but no e-waste.

“We’ve been asking for expanded service for two years and haven’t made any headway,” said coun-

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cillor Kevin Chernoff.

The e-waste day will take place at the Pioneer Arena parking lot on Saturday, April 28 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.

For a full list of acceptable items please go to the city of Castlegar’s website at www.castlegar.ca.

Changes to Duty and Tax Free Limits Council voted on Monday to send a resolution to the UBCM (Union of British Columbia Municipalities) regarding the changes to the duty and tax free limits.

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“I’m hoping it gets the attention and with UBCM’s clout they can put a little pressure on,” said Rye. “I wouldn’t be surprised if this isn’t the only recommendation or resolution to come forward on this.

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Wildfire management – preemptive work in Ootischenia SUBMITTED

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high hazard crown land interface forest in Ootischenia. Local

Composters Reduce your household waste and help the environment by composting at home! The City of Castlegar in partnership with Waste Management, Fortis BC and Columbia Power Corporation is selling Indoor/Outdoor composter packages through a special program for its residents.

Composters are available to City of Castlegar residents for $35.

To purchase an indoor/outdoor composter package, payment must be made at City Hall (460 Columbia Avenue) Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

With proof of purchase your Composters can be picked up at the City of Castlegar Booth at the Castlegar Garden and Nature Fest on May 19, 2012 from 9:00am – 2:00pm at Millennium Park.

After that date, composters can be picked up from the Civic Works Yard, (4500 Minto Road).

For more information contact 250-365-7227.

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RDCK Area J Director Gord Zaitsoff is supporting the project by providing funding for a project manager to ensure the work is carried out according to a fuel management prescription developed for the area.

There are two treatment areas – one close to the Castlegar Golf Course and the other just off McPhee Road.

These two treatment areas are the largest areas of crown land

forest in Ootischenia.

Treating these areas will provide a substantial reduction in the risk of fire in the new subdivision of Tower Ridge and the Castlegar Golf course.

The treatment will enhance the ability of the Wildfire Management Branch to protect both public and private property in the event of a fire.

The primary goal of the project is to reduce the potential for

extreme fire behaviour in the forest. This is done by removing surface fuels, thinning and pruning understory trees, and opening the canopy to lessen the chance of a fire reaching the crown and spreading. Additional benefits of the treatment include improving forest health by removing diseased and insect-damaged trees, improving access for recreation and enhancing wild-

life habitat. These activities will be carried out using a combination of manual labour and light machinery.

Debris will either be burned in small piles or chipped. One of the fuel management objectives for Ootischenia is to demonstrate the principles and practices of FireSmart and vegetation management to community members and the public. Residents in the wildland/ urban interface zone are encouraged to ‘Fire Smart’ their own properties.

The RDCK completed their Community Wildfire Protection Plans in 2008. Since then, over 200 ha have been treated in communities throughout the RDCK. The Ootischenia treatment is being carried out following a fuel management prescription developed in 2011.

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Nomination forms and details are available at: City Hall, Canadian Tire or the Castlegar Rec Centre.

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City makes a splash with pool funding announcement STAFF WRITER Castlegar News

Cooler heads, and heels for that matter, could be the order of the day come the long hot days of summer in the not

Detailed engineering work is likely to start this summer with actual digging possibly commencing in late summer. too distant future.

News from the City of Castlegar was upbeat on Friday the 13th with word that $400,000 in grant money for a natural, outdoor pool at Millennium Park had been approved by the provincial Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development’ Com-

munity Recreation Program.

Mayor Lawrence Chernoff is quoted in the release, noting that “The Water Pond project is a key element of the Millennium Park Planning Process that the community participated in last summer.

We are very excited to see this funding help us begin work on the plan’s key project in the park.”

Detailed engineering work is likely to start this summer, with actual digging possibly commencing in late summer early fall.

A striking and useful amenity will likely be a valued asset, appealing to locals and a strong drawing card for visitors as well.

Next summer is the projected time of completion after an estimated total outlay of $1.3 million.

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ACCEPTABLE ITEMS: Computers, monitors and Laptops Keyboard, mice, power cords Computer printers, scanners fax machines TV, VCR, DVD players Cable and Satellite receivers Portable radio/stereo/mp3 players Home/Vehicle Audio equipment Cameras and video cameras Headsets, Baby monitors NON cellular telephones Answering Machines

NON-ACCEPTABLE ITEMS Small appliances Vacuums Typewriters Electronic Toys Batteries Cell phones CD’s DVD’s, tapes or cartridges

Due to hazardous material regulations, computer monitors or televisions with shattered glass screens cannot be accepted FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF ACCEPTABLE ITEMS VISIT: http://www.return-it.ca/electronics/products/ For more information call City Hall 250-365-7227

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Editorial

Editor: Jim Sinclair Publisher: Chris Hopkyns Unit 2 - 1810 8th Avenue, Castlegar, B.C. V1N 2Y4 Publication Mail Agreement Number 40012905

Special company coming

It was over a month ago when the excited comment was delivered in this newsroom.

“Guess who’s coming to town.”

By the way this was happening it was clear the visitor in question would be someone notable, but notable in what way?

“Gordon Lightfoot?” someone chirped.

A couple of other guesses were offered, with progressive degrees of sarcasm: “Leonard Cohen?” “Don Cherry?”

It didn’t take much longer before the cat was out of the bag.

“Rick Hansen” was the revelation.

It didn’t take long at all to grasp the gravity of a visit by someone like Rick Hansen. Every topic is up for discussion, but, arguably, they don’t come with any higher profile, not only in Canada, than Mr. Hansen.

Sure we’re fortunate to have many noteworthy (living) citizens we can be proud of and it’s an enjoyable subject to spend some time on. Who would be on your list? Astronauts Marc Garneau and Chris Hadlfield? Celine Dion? Rex Murphy? Neil Young? Hailey Wickenheiser?

It’s only after trying to think of who’s bigger and why, that the magnitude of Rick Hansen’s achievements and reputation comes into focus, and he’s remained humble and gracious throughout.

His relay is coming and so is Rick (for a sturgeon release on Monday.

Let’s give him the welcome he deserves.

We want to hear from you.

Letters Policy

The Castlegar News welcomes letters to the editor intended for publication but reserves the right to edit for brevity, clarity, legality, accuracy and topicality. Letters should typically be in the range of 300 words in length. Anonymous letters will not be published. To assist in verification, name, address and telephone number must be supplied, but will not be published.

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Getting our Fair Share With today’s economy it’s gets harder and harder to make ends meet.

For many of the younger generation, the thought of ever owning a home is nothing more than a pipe dream. They work two and three jobs just to meet their everyday basic needs. That’s sad.

But there could be relief for some who are willing to let go of the old skool ways and embrace a new way of living life. It’s called sharing.

I recently read an article in Sunset Magazine about a Mountain View, California, man who quit his “meaningless” job at a shipping company to “become more connected with his community“.

The man, Neal Gorenflo, bounced around various Internet ventures which [according to Sunset’s article] “facilitated collaboration and sharing physical assets.”

It used to be bartering was the tool of those looking for ways to stretch an already stretched budget. Nowadays the rising star is “the sharing economy.”

The concept is simple, yet oh so very slick. Over one year, Gorenflo saw an annual savings of $16,800 just by using the sharing economy.

For example, Gorenflo saved $10,800 on child care by participating Craig Lindsay Reporter

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in a nanny share 36 hours a week. He said instead of paying the $16 rate, he paid $10 while the other family willing to share the nanny also paid $10. That made of a $6 per hour saving, or $216 a week.

He also saved on transportation by donating his car to charity. For the most part he now relies on public transportation and his bike. But during the workweek he car shares. Smart move when you consider your fourwheeled transportation sits idle 92 per cent of the time.

Car sharing can be quite formal or very informal with, for example, a neighbour who works opposite shifts than you. Simply split the cost of maintenance, insurance and other such things, and not only are you being kind to your pocketbook, but you are being kind to Mother Earth.

Take that old shovel in your garage.

How often do you use it? Except during those busy spring months, it’s likely that you hardly pick it up. I’m willing to bet most of the neighbours on your street also own a shovel. Theirs likely sit forlornly propped against the shed wall waiting for someone, anyone to use it. But with sharing, one or two shovels could serve the whole street.

Not only does sharing preserve Chris Hopkyns Publisher

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some of the Earth’s resources, but it can, in certain circumstances, foster a community in which neighbours meet their neighbours and a community truly becomes a community, just like when you were growing up.

I know our community is especially sharing when it comes to local produce and such, but every community could use a little more sharing.

I don’t have a Bosch as I prefer using knives and other tools when cooking.

But, there are times, on occasion when I sure could use one. It’s quite possible that at least one of my neighbours has one I could borrow, thus saving me the expense of buying a kitchen tool I would seldom use. It’s also plausible that I have a tool that they might not have which they could use. What we used to call borrowing is now called sharing, but with wider range and possibility.

The possibilities are endless, as are the hidden benefits. In the end we would all benefit simply by virtue of using less of Earth’s resources in a thoughtful and respectful manner.

Oh, one last thing. There are things which should never be shared, such as toothbrushes.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Speaking for bottled water industry I read with interest the letter to the editor written by Rosemary Manarin that appeared in the April 12, 2012, edition of the Castlegar News entitled, “United Church calling – Respect for creation.”

While I studiously avoid he said-she said debates in the pages of local newspapers, Ms. Manarin’s commentary requires a response.

In her correspondence, Ms. Manarin has based her objections to bottled water on information that has long been confirmed as false – mythology one typically finds on anti-bottled water activists’ websites.

For example, Health Canada regulations for bottled water must be as strong and protective of public health as provincial regulations for tap water. Health Canada sources can also inform that, since BPA is not used in the production of plastic beverage containers, there is no leaching of plastic compounds into bottled water.

With respect to global warming, independent research firm Quantis International (www.quantisintl.com) found that bottled water has the lightest carbon footprint of any bottled beverage, whether measured by water use, petroleum product use or greenhouse gas emissions. The average bottle of water travels about 250 km. from source to

shelf. That compares to 2,400 to 3,200 km. for fresh fruit and vegetables and most consumer packaged goods, according to Washington agricultural consultant Dan Murphy.

Contrary to Ms. Manarin’s comment that landfills have been “engorged with plastic bottles,” the recovery rate for plastic beverage containers averaged almost 80 per cent in B.C. last year, according to industry steward Encorp Pacific (www. return-it.ca). The diversion rate was almost 70 per cent nationally last year. The beverage industry is working with governments and consumers across Canada to improve these recycling rates. Plastic beverage containers, including bottled water, account for less than 1/5th of one per cent of the waste stream.

As of February 11, 2012, about 95 per cent of bottled water sold in Canada emanated from deep springs on private property, whereas less than five per cent came from municipal sources, according to independent market research firm Nielsen Research (www.nielson.com).

Nielsen also reported that 95 per cent of bottled water is sold in bulk through grocery stores at about 17 cents a bottle or 34 cents a litre. Regular gasoline is averaging $1.35 a litre, at this writing.

In closing, no independent scientific research exists to support any of the criticisms leveled against bottled water by Ms. Manarin.

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Writer described as heartless Concerning the coverage of Café Michael restaurant on page 16 of the April 12 edition of the Castlegar news. I find it very unthoughtful to publish the fact that the previous owners of Gabrielle’s went bankrupt. It has been two years since that happened. Let sleeping dogs lie.

I am a friend of the previous owner and she was very hurt by that statement. It is still very fresh to her and it is going to take a period of time for her to get over it. She doesn’t need to be reminded of it in the local newspaper.

Further, Gabrielle’s was a successful business for seven years after the previous owners took over from Gabe. The bankruptcy didn’t just happen over night. It was a series of unfortunate events and the down turn in the economy was a major factor in the demise of the restaurant.

The food industry is a frail one to get into.

It only takes a couple of bad months to really get into trouble and even if your food is the best in town, there is still no guarantee that you will remain on top. If people can not afford to eat out and are pinching their pennies, you have no customers and it all falls apart.

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one went bankrupt, maybe you should try getting the whole story, or maybe you should just leave that part out of your story.

It really is no ones business and does not add to the story you are writing about.

Pamela Peake Castlegar

Give bingo a chance I am writing this letter in regard to Chances bingo. First I would like to say I do not work for either Chances or the newspaper. My only purpose for doing this is because I like playing bingo and love the idea that the money I spend is going to charities.

I am still seeing a lack of support for the bingo and took a look at what the problems might be, to cause such a lack of support from a area that has a lot of bingo players.

From there I talked to people about bingo and got a few ideas as to what the problem might be. From that point I made a list and went to the general manager and got answers.

One reason I learned was that people think Chances stopped the Rebels bingo. This is false.

The rebels or any other charity can hold their own bingo and apply for money from the BCLC charity funds. The Rebels, not Chances, made the decision to not run their bingos.

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YARD WASTE COLLECTION The City is offering a curbside yard waste collection program in April and May. Yard waste (leaves, grass clippings, branches, tree or hedge trimmings, flowers, plants and other organics) will be collected at the curb, and then transported to the Ootischenia landfill compost site. The yard waste will eventually be utilized for landfill cover.

Yard and garden waste placed at the curb will be collected on the following dates: - April 17 and May 1, 2012 – NORTH Castlegar (north of Highway 3 including the Woodland Park Area) - April 18 and May 2, 2012 – SOUTH Castlegar (south of Highway 3) Place your yard waste at the curb just prior to 7:00 a.m. on your collection date.

To participate:

¾ You must be a resident of the City of Castlegar. (The program does not apply to commercial businesses or outlying areas). ¾ CRIMP compostable (100% biodegradable) yard waste bags are available free of charge from City Hall at 460 Columbia Avenue. Bags must be tied off, if twine is used it must be compostable.

It is recommended that you double CRIMP bags to ensure yard waste will be contained. ¾ Garbage cans may be used as long as the containers are identified as having yard waste in the container. Containers must have lids. The maximum weight per container is 23kg (50lbs). ¾ Tree pruning waste shall be bundled with compostable twine. Individual bundles shall be no longer than 1.0 meter (3 feet) in length with bundles having a maximum diameter of 0.5 meter (1.5 feet). Maximum allowable branch diameter is 50mm (2 in). ¾ Gather your yard and garden waste and place at your curbside on the dates above – according to your location in North or South Castlegar.

Alternatively, the City of Castlegar’s Yard Waste Composting Facility located at the north end of the Castlegar & District Recreation Complex at 2101 Sixth Avenue is open to receive yard and garden wastes during the year.

Yard and garden waste is accepted and includes the following biodegradable waste: ¾ BIN 1

Grass, lawn and hedge clippings, flowers, weeds, leaves, and vegetable stalks

¾ BIN 2

Shrubs, shrub and tree branches less than 75 mm (3 inches) in diameter

If your yard waste is in plastic bags, please remove the bag.

Please note that this program is for yard and garden waste only (rocks, dirt, stumps, sod, construction demolition or other related wood products including painted or treated wood, flower pots, animal waste, household garbage including kitchen waste or recyclables, Styrofoam, or other such materials will not be accepted).

For more information please contact the City of Castlegar at (250) 365-7227 or (250) 365-5979 Or Waste Management at (250) 365-6372

Sunday, April 22, 2012 – Relay will start at approx. 1:30 p.m. at the Castlegar/Robson Bridge ending at 3:00 p.m. at the Castlegar Complex.

End of Day Celebration: 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Castlegar Recreation Complex. Celebration includes a BBQ, local celebrities, family entertainment, music and games such as a ‘shoot’ out with the Castlegar Rebels. In addition, various organizations and relay sponsors will be in attendance with displays – including Ronald McDonald himself!

Come out and celebrate the 25th Anniversary Relay and cheer on the local Medal Bearers and Difference Makers in our Community!

Fun for the entire Family For more information call City Hall at 250.365.7227

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Tell us about your upcoming event, email: reporter@castlegarnews.com

Upcoming APR. 21 - CANADIAN FEDERATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN MEETING -

The Nelson and District Chapter of the Canadian Federation of University Women will hold their monthly meeting at the New Grand Hotel in Nelson on April 21st at 9:30 AM. Our guest speaker is Isabelle Herzig who will talk of Fundraising Projects to aid women and children in Gambia. For further information please phone Pat Reid at 250-505-5561.

APR. 21 - SPRING DANCE REPERTOIRE - The competitive dancers

of Turning Pointe Performance Company will be performing their Spring Repertoire on SaturdayApril 21st at 6:30pm at the Brilliant Cultural Centre. This is going to be a great show and will include some of the dance numbers they will be performing at competitions this year.

Please come out to support our competitive dancers! Tickets cost $7.00 and are available at the Brilliant Cultural Centre on the night of the performance.

APR. 21/22 - SPRING ARTISAN AND CRAFT FAIR - Saturday, Apr. 21

from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. Sunday, Apr. 22 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. At the Sandman Hotel, Castlegar. 1944 Columbia Avenue.

APR. 22 - FLEA MARKET AT ROBSON HALL 8 am to 11 am with

breakfast sponsored by Robson Recreation Department. Come out for a hot breakfast and support your community hall!

APR. 23 - CASTLEGAR LADIES AGLOW - Invites all ladies to a

coffee morning of sharing and worship. Elizabeth Vance from Creston will be sharing about convention held in Vancouver and what is happening in Aglow today. All Ladies Welcome. Time: 10 p.m. to 12 p.m. At: New life Assembly.

602 7th Street, Castlegar, across from Stanley Humphries High Shool. Call Betty 365-5180 or Carol 365-5734.

APR. 27 - AFFORDABLE HOUSING INITIATIVE INFORMATION SESSION

- 1 p.m. at the Fireside Inn in

Castlegar.

APR. 28 - ROLLER DERBY - Castle-

gar’s Dam City Rollers take on Trail’s Bad News Betties in a double header at the Rossland Hockey arena. Go to www.kootenayrollerderby.com for tickets and more information.

APR. 28 - 7TH ANNUAL SPRING FLING - 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Downtown Castlegar. Vendors in Kinsmen Park, 3 on 3 Hockey, Kid’s Games, local entertainers. Volunteers needed. Please call Peter at 250-365-5655.

APR. 29 - THE SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO SENIORS (SPCS) AGM at 1:00 PM in

the Trail Seniors’ Hall (Selkirk College; Portland St. entrance).

David Hurford, a Director of the BC Care Providers Assoc. will be guest speaker. Local care facility employees, public and members are invited.

APR. 29 - FLEA MARKET AT ROBSON HALL - 8 am to 11 am with

breakfast sponsored by Slice of Life.

MAY 5 - CASTLEGAR GARDEN CLUB ANNUAL PLANT SALE - at the Sta-

tion Museum from 9-12noon.

365-9600

MAY 5 - SPRING CONCERT , PRESENTED BY THE TRAIL AND DISTRICT HARMONY CHOIR, DIRECTED

BY AUDREY BISSET - Come and

enjoy the music of the Harmony Choir, Women`s Chorale,Wind River Quartet, vocal soloists and more. Also featured are the Kate E. Shaw Highland Dancers. This concert will be at the Charles Bailey Theatre on May 5th at 7 PM. Tickets are $15.00 and available at the Charles Bailey box office.

MAY 5 - ST.DAVID’S ANGLICAN CHURCH ANNUAL GARAGE/PLANT/ BAKE SALE - from 8 a.m. to

12 noon. 614 Christina Place, Castlegar.

MAY 6 - CASTLEGAR & DISTRICT HEALTH WATCH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. Before the AGM our

guest speaker will be Edena Brown from Katrine Conroy’s Constituency Office. She will speak on the controversial DriveAble cognitive test for drivers. Questions from

Frame Your Personality

the audience are invited and there will be handouts about this programme. The general public is invited. No admission fee. 2:00 p.m. at the Kootenay Room, Castlegar Community Complex Sunday, May 6th. For more information about Health Watch go to our website www. castlegarhealthwatch.com

performances and cuisine from the diverse cultures represented in the Kootenay region. Be a part of this exciting cultural event! Go to www.kootenayfestival.com for further details.

MAY 8 - FREE CAR SEAT CHECK CASTLEGAR FIRE HALL. Phone

ONGOING: BLUEBERRY CREEK STRONGSTART PROGRAM - is a

the Health Unit to make an appointment: 365-7711 or 3654310. Limited spaces available.

Certified Child Passenger Safety Educators with assistance from the Castlegar Public Health Nurses.

MAY 11 - KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS LOBSTER DINNER - It’s their an-

nual lobster dinner and dance.

Tickets may be obtained at Joeys restraunt or from Fred at 304-2790.

MAY 12 - ROLLER DERBY - Castlegar’s Dam City Rollers take on Salmo’s Babes of Brutality in a double header at the Castlegar Complex. Go to www.kootenayrollerderby.com for tickets and more information.

MAY 12 - KHAOS THE OPERA - Featuring local performers. 12th at 7:30 PM at the Charles Bailey Theatre in Trail. Adults $25.00 and Students $20.00, tickets available at the Charles Bailey Box Office.

MAY 19 - 3RD ANNUAL CASTLEGAR GARDEN AND NATURE FEST

- Situated on the beautiful Columbia River, this open air festival celebrates growing with 30-plus vendors selling a large array of plants, bushes, herbs, trees, shrubs, garden art, and treasures of all kinds. Free admission. If you are interested in being a vendor of have any questions, contact 250-3994439 or email castlegargardenfest.shaw.ca.

JUN. 2 - ROLLER DERBY - Castle-

gar’s Dam City Rollers take on Nelson’s Lumber Jackies in a double header at the Castlegar Complex. Go to www.kootenayrollerderby.com for tickets. information.

JUL. 14 - KOOTENAY FESTIVAL Featuring live music, dance,

Ongoing parent-caregiver participation program for children from birth to age five. This free dropin program follows the seasons with weekly themes and related activities. Families join facilitator Hayley Mattes for daily activities including arts & crafts, science and nature, imagination play, snack, circle (stories, rhymes and songs), gym days on Tuesdays and Fridays, outdoor playtime, Music Mondays and parent-caregiver workshops. Come and check us out!

Hours of operation are Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri from 8:3011:30am and Tues 12-3pm.

Phone 250-365-7201 for more information.

ONGOING: VENDORS NEEDED FOR CASTLEGAR GARDEN AND NATURE FEST on May 19. Garden related

only please. Contact: 250-3994439 or email castlegargardenfest@shaw.ca.

ONGOING: ADULT CO-ED SOCCER

team in Castlegar looking for players. Call Joel at 250-3650869 or Scott at 250-304-0699 if interested. Games Monday and Wednesday nights in Castlegar and area starting in May.

ONGOING: CASTLEGAR & DISTRICT HOSPITAL FOUNDATION LIGHT UP CAMPAIGN - The Foundation

is raising money to purchase three Space Lab cardiac monitors, Life Pak 15 crash cart monitors/defibrillators, and CADD Prism pump. call 250304-1209 or mail cheque to 709 10th Street, Castlegar, BC V1N 2H7 to donate.

ONGOING: CASTLEGAR GARDEN CLUB meets first Tuesday on

every month at 7 p.m. at the Community Complex, Kootenay Room. Break loose from your traditional bounds . . . open your spirit to the wider world of gardening. Hear a

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ONGOING: ATTENTION SOCCER LOVERS - If you’re 55+ and inter-

ested in kicking the ball around contact Carlos Amaral at 250365-7601. B.C. Senior Games is in Burnaby - you must register before May 15.

ONGOING: MAR. 1 - APR. 26 NEED A HAND WITH YOUR TAXES? - Trained volunteers can help

you complete your income tax return for 2011 at Castlegar Community Services, 10072nd. St. Call 250-365-2104 for appointment. Income level: single $25,000.00 or less, couples families $35,000.00 or less, add.

Child $2000.00. Program runs Mar.1-Apr. 26, Tue, & Thurs., 9:30-noon & 1-3:30 p.m. Remember to bring all your tax papers and forms with you.

ONGOING: MAR 27 - MAY. 15 - FREE ADULT COMPUTER CLASSES FOR BEGINNERS - at Robson Com-

munity School on Tuesdays from 6:30 - 8 pm. A partnership between Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy and Robson Community School. To register call Alana at 250-304-6862.

ONGOING: APRIL EVENTS AT THE SENIOR’S CENTRE AT THE CASTLEGAR COMPLEX - Mon. 10:00

Darts 1:00 Whist, Tues. 9:30 Floor Curling/Carpet Bowling, 1:00 Crafts 7:00 Pool, Wed. 9:30 Floor Curling 1 p.m. Bingo, 7p.m. Rummoli 4th 1 p.m.

Bingo, 18th Raspberry Reunion, Thurs. 9:30 Floor Curling 1 p.m. Bingo, 5th 2 p.m.

Gen. Meeting, 19th 2 p.m. Tea Dance Fri. 1 p.m. Bridge, Sat. 11:301:00 p.m. Soup Days.

ONGOING: TOASTMASTERS MEETINGS - The local Toastmasters

club, the Sentinel Speakers, meets from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Fireside Inn Castlegar on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. Learn speaking skills, gain confidence and have some fun! Guests warmly welcomed.

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE

ROBSON-RASPBERRY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 2012 AT 7 P.M. AT THE ROBSON HALL EVERYONE WELCOME

Regional East and West Kootenays Environmental Justice Conference Local to global

Blooms for Mum Spiteful and senseless Pictured above – vandalism that happened at the Robson Wharf sometime between April 10-15. The Robson Wharf which is greatly utilized by the entire community is maintained by the Castlegar & District Recreation Department (RDCK). The new wharf was constructed the fall of 2008 at a cost of $35,000. The 2008 wharf replace an aging wooden wharf that was vandalized by ďŹ re. In 2010 the RDCK again had to replace many planks due to further vandalism. Cost of repair will be over $2500. If anyone knows anything about the vandalism please contact the Castlegar RCMP. Submitted photo

Heather Hackett (pictured), vice-president of the SHSS grad council, was at the Castlegar Sunrise 2000 Rotary on April 12 to sell ower baskets as part of the grad council’s fundraiser for Dry Grad.

Orders are due on April 26 and will be delivered May 10 (just before Mother’s Day). to get a form or to place an order please email Heather at heather.hackett@hotmail.com or Dani Wah at daniwah@hotmail.com.

Bingo booster Continued from P. 7

Give it your best pitch National program will be made significant by local effort There are a lot of things involved with cleaning up and they’re all positive. Pitch in Week (April 20-28) is a national event and it’s about to, once again, demonstrate the benefits to a community in keeping tidy.

For one, it’s a team-building exercise that raises morale. Getting to work lets a person or group show they appreciate their hometown and are willing to sweat a little bit to keep it looking its best.

Operation Clean Sweep aims to hit as many roads, streets, avenues, boulevards, crescents and cul-de-sacs as humanly possible. What results from the effort should make us all proud.

All sorts of groups are committing to helping the cause: Scouts; Guides; sports teams; Communities in Bloom; schools... the list goes on and on. What they all have in common is the desire to enhance the surroundings for the benefit of everyone.

Anti-litter and pro-recycling are two of the mantras being promoted during Pitch-In Week.

If you’ve got a desire to help out with the clean-up, the City of Castlegar will help you out with bags.

You can call City Hall at 250-365-7227 or Public Works at 250-3655759. They’ll get you set to Pitch-In!

The bingo funds are available to all charities in the area and handled locally, not through the gaming commission.

Chances bingo also does not run a bingo on Wednesdays because they did not want to take away from the Fruitville bingo.

I also asked if local charities had received monies from bingo this far and the answer is yes.

I heard some people are not sure about the electronic bingo.

Bingo is the same as it always has been. The difference is you have a choice of using dabbers and paper cards or using the electronic

bingo machines.

The next issue was people wanted to see bigger pots.

The staff has guidelines from BCLC on the beakdown of the money at the start of the session, and this is what they have to follow.

The pots are based on the crowd and sales. The specials also grow based on sales, So the bigger the crowds, the bigger the prizes, and the faster the special pots grow.

I truly hope this will answer any concerns you might of had and will come join us for a fun bingo session.

Candis Jerome Castlegar

Opening social: Friday, April 27, 7:00–11:00 p.m.

Taghum Hall (Bring musical instruments!)

Saturday evening: April 28, Documentary Awards Night at the Legion. $1000 in cash prizes–Teacher & student categories. Submission deadline is midnight April 22 Workshops: April 28 and April 29, 2012 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. each day L.V. Rogers Secondary Wide range of workshop topics Conference cost: $50-75 *negotiable for part-time employment Yoga at 7:30 a.m.

Refreshments provided. Bring your own mug.

Local organic lunches provided Fantastic keynote speakers Registration deadline April 22, Earth Day

Go to www.ndta.ca/social-justice for more information, or contact: Shannon Lanaway 250-354-1743 or slanaway@sd8.bc.ca The Kootenay Co-op and Kootenay Co-op Radio are supporters of the Local to Global Conference

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APRIL Apr. 19th - Selkirk R&B Ensemble Followed by Rolf & Leif in the Benwell Room

Apr. 20th - Justtin Martin dirtybird Records Apr. 21st - Mochipet with MC Zulu & Yan Zombie

Apr. 27th - Freeow with Vortex Apr. 28th - Fort Knox Five

MAY May. 4th - Neighbour Home Breakin’ Records May. 5th - Tantrum Desire with DJ Cain & Four20MC

May. 11th - ill.Gates with Dubconscious May. 12th - R&B Showcase

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Volunteer Salute

STAFF WRITER Castlegar News

The volunteer maybe it’s you.

Maybe your life is better for helping others. One thing is certain – society is better because of people who help others simply because they see a need.

This is the week which has been set aside for saluting the many who make such a difference in so many lives.

You’ll likely see and hear a number of tributes this week, including the following from Premier Christy Clark, by way of a press release: “The volunteers in our communities enrich our lives with their time, compassion and daily acts of selflessness. National Volunteer Week is dedicated to recognizing these unsung heroes who make such a big impact with each and every hour of ser-

vice, and this week we thank them and celebrate their commitment.

“Later this month, this year’s recipients of the Community Achievement Awards will be recognized in an official ceremony at Government House in Victoria. Each of these individuals is a wonderful example of how the simple gifts of personal time, dedication and energy can make a positive difference in our province.”

“This National Volunteer Week, I encourage all British Columbians to thank the volunteers in their community and to get active and make a difference in someone’s life. Your time is the most valuable and meaningful gift you could donate.”

The Castlegar News joins the many making the effort to say thank you to Volunteers... this week, and year round.

Funding for foliage With tulips sprouting at their feet, Kinnaird Elementary students (from left) Kelsea Lockhurst, Amy Chang, Chloe Ahlefeld, and Easton Ambrosio, were on hand at Castlegar Toyota last week to accept a $2,000 grant from the Toyota Evergreen Learning Grounds program, which they’ll use for new garden beds at their school. Castlegar Toyota Dealer-Principal Craig Kalawsky (right) presented the young gardeners with the cheque and considerable encouragement. Led by Principal Wayne Naka (left), Kinnaird Elementary is in the third year of a five year Schoolyard Greening Project.

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This is your chance to help an endangered species!

Join the Upper Columbia White Sturgeon Recovery Initiative (UCWSRI) on April 23rd for the annual juvenile sturgeon release event. Come and release your very own sturgeon, learn more about these amazing fish and touch these ‘ancients of the deep’ that have remained largely unchanged for 175 million years.

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The Release Event is hosted by the UCWSRI with funding support from BC Hydro, FortisBC, Teck and the Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program (a partnership between BC Hydro, the Province of B.C. and Fisheries and Oceans Canada).

Come and meet Rick Hansen and his 25th Anniversary Relay team from 12:00 p.m–1:00 p.m. Proud supporters of the Sturgeon Release program.

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The wait is almost over Final medal bearer chosen

CRAIG LINDSAY

Castlegar News Reporter

The Rick Hansen 25th anniversary relay is all set to arrive in Castlegar on Sunday, April 22 with 12 medal bearers from Castlegar carrying the medal that day.

Another five will be carrying the medal on Tuesday, April 24.

There is also an End of Day Celebration being planned for Sunday at the Castlegar Community Complex from 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. which includes a barbecue, speakers, and plenty of entertainment.

“The celebration allows community members to celebrate our community ‘difference makers’ who have made a tremendous effort of creating a more accessible, more inclusive and healthier community for all,” said councillor Sue Heaton-Sherstobitoff.

The relay arrives in Castlegar from Nelson at around 1 p.m. on Sunday and doing the first portion will be Erika Verigin.

Following Erika will be: Brian Bebelman, Ralph Lemphers, Aiden Jenner, Bill Whitehead, Kelly Poznikoff, Mel McMullen, John Dalton, Evelyn Voykin, Lawrence Chernoff, and Deb McIntosh.

The final medal bearer in Castlegar on Sunday will be Brayden Biln (see side bar). Brayden will be filling in for his Grandfather Tom

Rick Hansen will be here on April 23.

Submitted photo

Biln, who passed away recently.

End of Day Celebration Schedule: •2:30 p.m.

BBQ, Castlegar Rebels shootout game, several displays, Ronald McDonald, and entertainment by the USCC Youth Choir.

•3p.m.

Entrance of the final medal bearer for the day (Brayden Biln), addresses by local dignitaries and representatives from the Rick Hansen Foundation, and the singing of Oh Canada, led by Mariah Morris.

•3:30 - 3:50 p.m.

Turning Point dancers

•3:55 - 4:15 p.m.

Mariah Morris •4:20 - 4:35 p.m.

Twin Rivers Chorale •4:40 - 5 p.m.

A Little Bit of Bluegrass On Monday, April 23, Rick Hansen himself will be on hand at the Hugh Keenleyside Dam from 12 noon until 3 p.m. for the juvenile white sturgeon release.

The relay will continue on Tuesday, April 24 with Emma Lloyd, Stefanie Zaytsoff, Jenna Stoushnow, Denise Laurie, and Cole Hoodicoff carrying the medal through Castlegar before it moves down Highway 3 to Trail.

Castlegar resident Tom Biln has been chosen as the final medal bearer for the 25th anniversary of the Rick Hansen relay.

Tom lived in Castlegar for 50 years and owned and managed the Pharmasave here. At the age of 18 years-old, Tom became the coxswain for the Canadian men’s eight rowing team. With the team, he won gold and silver medals at the 1958 British Empire Games (now known at the Commonwealth Games) and a silver medal at the Pan-Am Games. In 1960 he won a silver medal at the Olympic Games in Rome, Italy.

Tom was an Olympic torch bearer when the flame passed through Castlegar on January 24, 2010.

Sadly, Tom passed away on March 27, 2012. In memory of Tom, his grandson Brayden Biln will run in the Rick Hansen relay as the final medal bearer.

Brayden’s part of the relay will be from the Chamber of Commerce to the Community Complex.

Cole Hoodicoff (seen here with mother Amy Walters) will be one of the medal carriers on Tuesday, April 24.

Craig Lindsay photo

Countdown to Castlegar

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Derby teams flex muscles at “Wheels of Fortune� event in Rossland CRAIG LINDSAY Castlegar News Reporter

The West Kootenay Roller Derby League kicked off their 2012

season with a doubleheader held in Rossland.

Both games were filled with action and exitement, however,

the veteran teams easily came out on top in both.

Salmo’s Babes of Brutality took on Nelson’s Lumber Jackies

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in the first game winning 210-108, while host Gnarlie’s Angels crushed the Dam City Rollers from Castlegar 221-61 in the second game.

As my first roller derby bout, I was impressed with the energy, not only of the players, but also the near capacity crowd.

At times, the Rossland Arena shook from the noise of the fans.

Next action for the Dams is on April 28 in Rossland when they take on the Bad News Betties.

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Dam City Rollers get checked by the referees for sharp objects and concealed weapons before the game. For more photos go to www.castlegarnews.com.

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Community West Kootenay celebrates world of science CRAIG LINDSAY Castlegar News Reporter

The Community Complex in Castlegar hosted the Community Science Celebration on Saturday, April 14. The event was put on by KAST (Kootenay Association for Science and Technology), Selkrik College and several school districts.

“It’s a combined event,” said Kelvin Saldern, executive director of KAST. “It’s the regional science fair and we combine that with what we call the Community Science Celebration. It’s the fifth year we’ve run the Community Science Celebration in conjunction with the regional science fair.”

More than 25 business and organizations had booths set up for youngsters to check out with many of them interactive.

There was also a live show performed by Science World. In the science fair, nearly 70 students competed for the right to repre-

salutes its Kootenay Boundary volunteers

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t’s National Volunteer Week, and all of us at Interior Health want to thank local healthcare volunteers who give so much of their time and energy.

In the Kootenay Boundary, volunteers complement the care provided by our professionals.Volunteers help in a variety of ways from helping you find your way around the Hospital, to offering compassionate support, and they are dedicated fundraisers.

The incredible contributions volunteers give to patients, residents, staff, and to their local communities improves all of our lives.

Interior Health appreciates the efforts of all the volunteers who make the Kootenays such a wonderful place.

Angelia Thomson works on her golf swing under the watchful eye of Selkirk College’s Kim VeriCraig Lindsay photos gin. For a photo gallery check www.castlegarnews.com

Stephen Adamus and Sherry Lu from Science World show this keen youngster the effects of no air on a can of shaving cream.

sent the region at the Canada-wide competition in May. “The science fair happened in the morning,” said Saldern. “It’s a competitive science fair for kids across four school districts, all the way from Nakusp to Midway. We had 67 entries for the regional science fair, of those three of the winners are being supported to go to the Canadawide Science Fair in PEI in May.” Saldern said that every year they send winners to the na-

A big group of kids and parents watches as Wayne Swann from FortisBC gives a demonstration on electrical safety at the Community Science Celebration Saturday at the Castlegar Complex.

tional science fair, “usually we send two, but this year we’re sending three. The winners were Micah May, Miranda Sherell, and Emma Bohri, are all in 8th grade at Trafalgar Middle School in Nelson.

Three Castlegar students placed in the top three at the science fair competition.

Ciaran Tanner of Kinnaird Elementary won the gold in the grade 2/3 experiment division for Can Fruit and Vegetables make Power? Jamie Horning and Tara Horning won bronze for their grade 5 project Sugar Rush. Taking bronze in grade 4 research was Sian Spiller-Tisserand for What is a Bald-Faced Hornet?

The Community Science Celebration was a big success with great numbers turning out to check out the booths as well as the three live shows

by Science World.

“We had approximately 2,000 people show up for it,” he said. “It was a fantastic day.”

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School District No. 20 (Kootenay-Columbia)

Nice surprise inside the Gift Box CRAIG LINDSAY Castlegar News Reporter

When Lisa Sherbinin purchased the Gift Box, she wanted to retain the original look of the store but at the same time add her own flair.

“It was for sale for a little while,” said Sherbinin, who took over the store on April 1 of this year. “It kind of came about really quickly. I’ve always wanted to have a shop like this.”

With her two children getting older, Sherbinin, who was raised in the Castlegar area, felt now was the time to make a move.

“We have a company (Century 21) here in town so I’ve been busy with that,” she said. “It’s never been the right timing. This time it just happened quickly and worked out. I think it was meant to be.”

Sherbinin and her staff have been working hard since she bought the store to get it up to scratch.

“I’ve put in a whole bunch of orders, so the store’s been filling up,” she said. “We’re trying to get it back to how it used to be in

Lisa Sherbinin is pleased and excited with her new venture.

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the past with the first owner.”

The original owner, Pat White, will be working with Sherbinin at the Gift Box. “She created the Gift Box,” said Sherbinin.

“She’s still here with me. So she’ll be working part-time here.

We’re trying to get the store full, so they’re is always something different in the store.

Every week I’m trying to bring in something new. We want to have lots of variety.”

Sherbinin said the store has items for all ages at all kinds of different prices.

“We still have Daniel’s Belgian Chocolates, which we bring in from Vancouver.

So that’s a staple,” she said.

“Everybody loves that we’re keeping

those. Locally, we have the Mountain Sky Soaps and Body Butters from Crescent Valley. We have the Barefoot Venus brand of body lotions.”

The Gift Box also sells artwork, purses, fashion jewellery, semi-precious stones, home decorating items from pillows to throws and vases.

“We also have all your knick-knacky things, dinner ware, cook ware and food products from Gourmet Village,” said Sherbinin. “I’m going to be bringing in a new line of hot sauces.”

The store is also expanding the baby section and has added handmade quilts.

There are also plenty of candles on hand for that special occasion.

“We have local can-

dles from Nakusp, the soya candles, we still have those,” she said.

“We have our dripless candles from Germany.”

Sherbinin is always looking at adding new stock, particularly local items.

“I’d like to get more local crafts in here,” she said. “I’m always looking for ideas. I love bringing in the local things.”

She said business had been great since she took it over.

“Business has been really good,” said Sherbinin. “I would say that 100 per cent of the people that come in are excited that I’m a local person and that I have a lot of new things in the store and that there is lots to choose from.

“They say that it’s great prices in here.

I have people coming in from Rossland or Trail saying this is one of their favourite stores to shop at. It’s just been positive and great, encouraging reviews.”

The Gift Box is open Monday to Friday from 9:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. until 5 p.m.

2012-2013 Budget School District No. 20 (Kootenay-Columbia) Board of Education is holding a public meeting regarding the 2012-2013 Budget development on Wednesday, April 25, 2012, 6:00-8:00 pm, in the Trail Middle School gymnasium. Public is encouraged to attend this important meeting for information and input regarding next year’s district budget. For further information please contact Natalie Verigin, Secretary-Treasurer, 250-368-2223.

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Now that spring is here, it is a good time to check the medicine cabinet for old, out-dated medications.

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Castlegar Transit

Service Change Effective April 30, 2012

PUBLIC NOTICE Disposition of Land

(pursuant to Section 26 of the Community Charter)

} Later service leaving Celgar Mill at 4:40 p.m. } 6 Ootischenia, connections to Selkirk College. } Minor schedule changes on all routes.

The City of Castlegar is intending to dispose of lands located at 937 Columbia Avenue and legally described as Lot A District Lot 181 Kootenay District Plan 8488 Except Part included in Plan 18518 (Castlegar Curling Club Lands) to the Castlegar and District Curling Club.

The transaction will be a land lease for a twenty (20) year term ending in 2032.

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The City of Castlegar will receive, by execution of this agreement, the sum of One Dollar ($1) per annum from the Castlegar and District Curling Club for the disposition.

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Community

Castlegar Garden Club gears up for its Annual Plant Sale Station Museum, 400 – 13th Avenue, invites a morning sojourn to cast a new light on your garden.

Horticultural and imaginative wizardry brings forth a daz-

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Willow cuttings from Bluestem Nursery, annuals and veggie plants from Family Tree Gardening and perennials from

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PUBLIC NOTICE Closure of a portion of public highway pursuant to Section 40 of the Community Charter; and Disposition of property pursuant to Section 26 of the Community Charter.

The City of Castlegar is intending to close a portion of public highway “(that portion of road directly adjacent to Lot 3 District Lot 4598 Kootenay District Plan 2248 as shown on Schedule A).”

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The transaction will be a transfer in fee simple. The subject property will be consolidated with “Lot 3 District Lot 4598 Kootenay District Plan 2248”.

The City of Castlegar will receive $10,827. from 0925449 B.C. Ltd. in consideration for the disposal.

Comments on the proposed road closure may be submitted in writing to: Director of Development Services City of Castlegar 460 Columbia Avenue Castlegar, B.C. V1N 1G7

On behalf of the K.D.H.S., thanks the City of Castlegar for their valued support.

The city workers installed a new pump into our well and we now have water being distributed to the Kootenay Gallery, The Bistro, The Blue Building, and our Dom. A new roof should be ready for the opening on Sunday April 29. Celebrations will begin 1 p.m. To donate artifacts or volunteer call (250) 365-5327 or e-mail doukhobor. museum@gmail.com The Historical Migration short story/ poem contest is still open with monetary prizes being awarded.

Thank you to the awesome volunteers as well!

-Netta Zeberoff Curator/Admin.Doukhobor Discovery Centre Toinya Fominoff Secretary K.D.H.S.

Friends of the Castlegar Garden Club will be an added bonus to the resplendent treasurers on offer from the gardens of CGC members.

The Collector’s Corner, new this year,

the Castlegar Garden Club. Summer meetings, June – September, are on the third Wednesday of the month in gardens of members. New members encouraged and embraced.

Selkirk Trio superb Selkirk Trio, from left, Nicola Everton, Sue Gould and Jeff Faragher, Sunday at Castlegar United Church.

Dissolving barriers of time, cultures and geography, the Selkirk Trio offered a choice 90 minutes to an appreciative all-ages assemblage Sunday afternoon at Castlegar United Church.The event, another memorable installment in the Kootenay Gallery’s TD Bank Sunday concert series presented a beautifully varied couple of sets, spanning the musical spectrum from Beethoven to more modern works from Cuban and Croatian composers... as well as a featured pieces by “Godfather” composer Nino Rota.The trio closed with Cole Porter’s “Night and Day.” The group was in fine form, having just about made it to the end of a stint of more than 15 performances in seven days.

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Restorative Justice program receives reprieve Continued from P. 1

...forums are based on the Maori system in New Zealand.

“At that time, the whole thing is discussed,” she said. “The

victims get a chance to talk and say how they felt and everything which they don’t in the court system. The group decides on what the resolution should be. Because for every

Applied Leadership Program Module 3: Developing Teams

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Occupational First Aid Level 3

April 23, 2012

Mediation Training

April 27, 2012

To ensure the consideration of your views, your letter must be received on or before Thursday, April 26th, 2012.

Childcare Emergency First Aid

April 28, 2012

Combined S-100 Fire Suppression & S-185 Fire Entrapment Avoidance

Carolyn Rempel Director of Corporate Services

will feature unique plants . . . Hepatica, the CGC’s Official Flower, Solomon’s Seal, and Winter Aconite among many others.

Encouraging gardening is the focus of

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consequence, their has to be some kind of commitment of the behalf of the offenders to make it right.”

The forums are for first time offenders referred by the RCMP.

Of 137 cases heard in the past 13 years, only three contracts have not been completed.

If you are interested in becoming a facilitator contact Inga Lamont at 250-365-7500.

Spring Artisan & Craft Fair April 21 10-8pm April 22 10-5pm Sandman Hotel Castlegar 1944 Columbia Ave

Castlegar News Thursday, April 19, 2012

Sports Reporter Craig Lindsay wants to hear about your sporting event.

Call Craig at 250-3656397 or email reporter@ castlegarnews.com

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Sports

Local skaters crush it at KYIS Skate Jam

Slocan’s Levi Peirson performs a tricky grab move at the indoor skate jam on Saturday at KYIS. Deb Krahn photo

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The 2012 KYIS SK8 Jam was a great success with skaters from

Trail, Castlegar and Slocan City showing amazing skills. In the beginner division the Jennings kids; Jasper,

Ember and Cedar, demonstrated their skateboard prowess. The intermediate and advanced group

joined together to throw down some great tricks on the half pipe. At the end of the set time period

SHSS girls fall to LVR

(Left to Right) Matt Fontes (KYIS manager), Cedar Jennings, Mark Jennings, Ty Smith (KYIS Co-ordinator), Ember Jennings and Jasper Jennings have fun at the Skate Jam. Deb Krahn photo

Levi Peirson of Slocan City was awarded an Artschool Skateboard deck for best trick with a “Front 3

Indy.” Big thanks to all the people who came along to this inaugural event. The next event of the 2012

Kootenay Skateboard Series is on May 20th at Kaslo Skatepark.

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From the kitchen to the ring

Kristen Flynn (on the left) of Stanley Humphries fights for the ball against the L.V. Rogers of Nelson defender on April 11 at SHSS. LVR scored early and were able to hold on for the 1-0 win.

“The team played really well,” said coach Branwen Hainsworth. “We had strong shots from Andrea Poznikoff and Courtney Terhune but didn’t score. Emily Postnikoff and Nateena Swinarchuk played in net and were stellar. They blocked some hard shots and really kept us in the Craig Lindsay photo game. I was really proud of how the girls played.

Landon Giguere, co-owner of Castlegar’s Cafe Michael, is reeled by a blow from opponent Justin Boardman from Havok MMA club in Kelowna. Giguere would come back to defeat his opponent in a unanimous decision. The fight was part of AM Ford’s FIght Night Demolition at Trail’s Teck Cominco Arena on April 21. The fight was Giguere’s first after several years of training with Trail’s Pride Gym. Other highlights of the night were Trail’s River Morgan-Jones retaining her Bantamweight title with a win over Texan Jade DeHaas and Jordan Knippleberg’s, also of Trail, win over Fernie’s Brandon MacArthur.

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Local bowlers honoured by city council

CRAIG LINDSAY Castlegar News Reporter

Four different youth bowling teams were honoured by Castlegar city council at the regular council meeting on April 17 for their strong performances at Provincials.

The teams were: (pictured above with mayor Lawrence Chernoff and (far right) councillor Sue Heaton-Sherstobitoff ) Junior Girls, who placed 5th, coach Shelly Stoushnow (second from left); bowlers (from left) Taylor Stoushnow,

Tyra Medeiros, Kallie McIntosh, and Shayla Medeiros; and (pictured top right with mayor Chernoff and councillor Dan Rye) Junior Youth Doubles (4th): Ben Kamakoff, Michael Sheppard, and coach Lynn Smith.

Not pictured (but

featured in previous editions) were Combo Girls, who placed 3rd: Sydney Sherstobitoff, Ashley Rubner, Cheyanne Fergie, and coach Roland Handey; Bantam Youth Doubles (3rd): Sydney Sherstobitoff, Ella Handley, and coach Derek Handley.

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Castlegar & District Recreation Department Spring Drop In Fitness Schedule Monday & Wednesday 9:00-10:00am Circuit Strength or Deep Water Workout 10:15-11:15am Fabulous 50+ 5:30-6:30pm Ultimate Kickbox

Tuesday & Thursday 9:00-10:00am Step to It or Health & Recovery 6:00-7:00pm PM Aqua-Fit or Body Blast/Core & More

Friday 9:00-10:00am Circuit Strength or Deep Water Workout 10:15-11:15am Fabulous 50+

Saturday 9:00-10:00am Saturday Fit

ADMISSION TO ALL DROP IN FITNESS CLASSES IS BY: 1 - 3 – 12 month Membership Passes Fitness Tickets: - 10 passes / $50.00 + tax - drop in fee $6.50

Spring Public Swim Schedule Monday

10:00-12:00pm; 2:00-4:00pm & 7:00-9:00pm

Tuesdays

2:00-4:00pm; 7:00-9:00pm

Wednesday 10:00-12:00pm; 2:00-4:00pm & 7:00-9:00pm

Robson’s Liam Donnelly (left) and coach Lindsay Simmons celebrate after a successful weekend at the Cranbrook Dolphins Regional Qualifying Swim Meet on March 11.

Liam, a Special Olympian in both swimming and bowling, was registered in four events and took gold in three of them: 50M freestyle, 100M freestyle, and 100m backstroke.

Submitted photo

Thursday

2:00-4:00pm; 7:00-9:00pm

Friday

10:00-12:00pm; 2:00-8:30pm

Saturday

1:00-6:00pm

Sunday

1:00-6:00pm

BIKE SAFETY RODEO SATURDAY APRIL 21ST 10:00AM BRING YOUR CHILD AND THEIR BIKE TO THE COMPLEX ARENA. BIKES WILL HAVE A SAFETY CHECK, CHILDREN WILL LEARN THE RULES OF THE ROAD, LOTS OF FUN. MEET THE RCMP SAFETY BEAR. FREE DRAWS, LOTS OF FUN!

SENIORS SOUP DAY CASTLEGAR COMPLEX SATURDAY APRIL 21ST 11:30-1:00PM $7.00

RICK HANSEN’S 25ANNIVERSARY JOURNEY SUNDAY APRIL 22ND 1:30PM RELAY STARTS AT ROBSON 2:30-5:00PM CELEBRATION CASTLEGAR COMPLEX JOIN IN ALL THE FUN. COMPLEX SWIM 1:00-6:00PM HALF ADMISSIONS WILL BE GOING TO RICK HANSEN FOUNDATION.

YOUTH MOVIE NIGHT (GRADE 5,6, 7) FRIDAY APRIL 27TH 6:00-8:00PM CASTLEGAR COMPLEX

Notice to all Community Groups and Organizations. If you would like you event mentioned in this event calendar please e-mail the iinformation to Castlegar Recreation Department at casrec@rdck.bc.ca or call 365-3386 ext 0.

C tl Castlegar R Recreation ti D Department t t Spring S i Leisure L i Guide G id Now N Available.

A Registration taking place for lots of great upcoming programs. View and Register On Line at www.rdck.bc.ca

Did you know that you can register for CDRD recreation programs ON LINE.

Go to www.rdck.bc.ca and hit the RECREATION CONNECTION BUTTON and all the programs are at your fingertips.

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DRIVERS WANTED Local & Line Haul, Class 1 2 year experience, willing to be gone Monday to Friday, home on weekends,benefits & pension plan available Please apply in person with resume & drivers abstract Overland West Freight lines 1077 Columbia Road.

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APPLY NOW: Pennywise Scholarship For Women to attend Journalism certificate course at Langara College in Vancouver. Deadline May 30, 2012.

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BC ARTS And Culture Week is here! From April 22-28, arts councils & schools in your community are hosting activities of all sorts as part of the celebration. www.bcartsweek.org Genelle Improvement District Annual General Meeting Genelle Hall Wed. April 25, 2012 - 7pm please attend

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“Attention: Electronic Organ Keyboard and Digital Piano Owners” “Professional & experienced organ, and electronic piano repair technician is coming to this area to do some regular annual service work & repairs” “To have your instrument checked as well, please call Organ & Keyboard Service Corp. toll free 1-888-256-8188 or email: oksc@telusplanet.net” PATIENTS - NEED a Medical Marijuana Doctor? Growers want to be a Designated Grower? Info at: www.greenlineacademy.com or 1-250-860-8611.

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Employment Automotive A busy Automotive Shop looking for 3rd or 4th year Apprentice or Certified Journeyman Mechanic Please submit resume to: tbeemployment@gmail.com or P.O. Box 101 #2 - 1810 - 8th Ave Castlegar, BC, V1N 2Y2

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Van Kam’s Group of Companies requires Owner Operators to be based at our Castlegar & Cranbrook Terminals for runs throughout BC and Alberta.

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Henry Alexander Erzinger

C.J. (Jim) Poch July 2, 1945 - April 24, 2011 We wrote your name in the sky But the wind blew it away We wrote your name in the sand But the waves washed it away We wrote your name in our hearts Forever it will stay We love & miss you very much Cathy, Families & Friends

Philip John GARTH Collins

It is with great sadness that we announce that Garth, our loving husband and father passed away quietly on April 9, 2012 in Nelson, B.C.after a long struggle with front temporal lobe degeneration.

Born in Trail, B.C. on January 4, 1942 to Amy and Harry Collins, Garth was the eldest of 8 children.

He attended elementary school in Fruitvale and J.L. Crowe High School in Trail. Garth graduated with a B.Sc. in Forestry at the University of British Columbia. After working in Victoria and Duncan BC as a forestry consultant, Garth returned to the Kootenays and taught forestry at Selkirk College in Castlegar for over 25 years.

He was a quiet, patient man who was always generous and thoughtful. Garth loved music. He played the guitar and the fiddle with the Old Time Fiddlers and The Quarter Notes, and founded the Kootenay #9 Workshop for the BC Old Time Fiddlers. It’s been ten years now and this workshop continues to flourish attracting more students every year. When we moved to Nelson in 2003, he became involved with the local Blue Grass group.

His passion for the outdoors is reflected in his love of fishing, hiking, skiing, golfing and sailing. While living on an acreage in Passmore we raised sheep, chickens, pigs, grew a large garden and enjoyed maintaining the property. During summers we travelled across Canada, Europe, and down the Oregon coast. After retirement we spent a year in Japan and later took a number of cruises.

Garth is survived by his wife Grace Devaux, and children Quentin, Melanie, and Keiko. He is also survived by his mother Amy Collins, and his siblings Shirley (Don)Taylor, Alayne (Leo)Matzner, Karen (Bill) Duncan, Howard (Shauna) Collins, Chris (Brenda) Collins.

He will also be dearly missed by his large extended family. The family would like to thank Mountain Lakes, Broader Horizons, and all his care-workers who cared for Garth with so much compassion during his last few years. I would also like to thank Dr. Trevor Janz and Cristina Lidstone for their special efforts.

In honour of Garth, a short service and celebration of life followed by a potluck will be held at the Passmore Hall, 3656 Passmore Old Road at 10:30 am on Saturday April 14th. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration at www.theaftd.org or sent to: AFTD Radnor Station Bld 2, Suite 320 290 King of Prussia Rd. Radnor, PA 19087 Online condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd..

June 10, 1920 – April 10, 2012 On April 10, 2012, Henry Alexander Erzinger passed away peacefully into the presence of his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. He was predeceased by his parents John and Mary Erzinger of Winnipeg, brother Jack, and son Timothy.

Survived by his loving family: wife Nancy, sons Edmund (Colleen), Stephen (Debbie), and Jonathan (Jessica). He enjoyed spending time with his nine grandchildren: Nils, Cedric, Karsten, Kacia, Quinlin, Kaitlyn, Melissa, Zachary, and Aniela. Henry grew up in Winnipeg, MB and served in the 3rd Field Regiment, R.C.A. in World War II. He worked as a professional civil engineer at Teck Cominco in Trail from 1963 – 1985. A memorial service was held at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church at 713 4th Street in Castlegar on Friday, April 13, 2012 at 1:30 PM.

Elsie Goresky 1913-2012

Elsie passed away peacefully f ll in A Aprill 9 at B Blenheim l h Lodge in Vancouver. Elsie’s husband was one of Castlegar’s early and best Vancouver known doctor’s practicing here from 1934 until he died in 1965.

Elsie was born in Mundare, Alberta. One of six children brought up in the Depression by a single mother, she learned to be self reliant. She took Teachers’ Training but couldn’t get a job, so she went back to school to get her Senior Matric. She broke her finger while playing basketball and was treated by young Doctor Goresky. He was smitten and pursued her. Two months later, Victor and Elsie were married. Their first two children, Carl and Ora, were born in Alberta, but hard times and and hard winters prompted them to move to British Columbia.

Victor took over a rural practice in Castlegar. They added three more children to their family over the years-- Eileen, Gerald and Linda. Elsie was very active in the community, as a member of the IODE, the Pythian Sisters, the United Church Auxiliary, and the local Bridge Club.

After Victor died, Elsie worked in a bank and then as a medical receptionist. Then she took a year of Nurses’ training but was told that she was really too old to complete the course--which Elsie didn’t understand, because she was only in her fifties! She moved to Vancouver, where she worked in a nursing home, and later sold real estate.

Eventually, Elsie moved the Vernon where she retired, playing golf, brewing wine, pressing apple cider, and playing endless games of canasta with her friends. She had always wanted to travel and so she did--to Japan, China, Spain, Portugal, Turkey, and the Caribbean. She was on a cruise in the Mediterranean when her ship was commandeered for troop transport in the Falklands War. She lost her driver’s licence when she was in her nineties.

Undeterred she walked everywhere she needed to go.

Elsie moved to Blenheim Lodge in July 2010 when she could no longer manage on her own. She is survived by four of her five children, and many, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at Mountain View Cemetery in Vancouver on April 28 at 2:00 PM.

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION INSTRUCTOR Join a team of accomplished business professionals at our Castlegar Campus Sharing your strong practical accounting experience, you will join the School of Business and Aviation to instruct courses in accounting. This is a short-term part-time (72%) appointment from August 6, 2012 to April 30, 2013.

In addition to real-world accounting experience, you have a degree in business administration (ideally at the Master’s level), a professional accounting designation and strong interpersonal skills. Experience in post-secondary teaching or course development would be preferred.

Closing date: 4 pm, April 30, 2012.

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Dawson, Freda August 12, 1926 April 12, 2012 FFreda d (F (Freddie) ddi ) was bborn in Greenfield, Quebec, August 12, 1926. Freda joined the Canadian Navy as a young woman and met her future husband. They were married in 1946 and moved to Nelson, BC. As a wife and mother of 3 children, Freda decided she would like to complete her high school education. Freda returned to school as an adult student in the early 1960’s. This achievement is remembered fondly by family, friends and fellow students of that era. Castlegar has been Freda’s home since 1994. Freda was a member of the Castlegar Golf Club where she enjoyed golf and her many friends there. Freda loved to fish and gardening was a source of enjoyment.

Freda is survived by her son Paul (Shawn) and daughters Denise and Nicole as well as her 8 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.

No public service by request. A tea to celebrate Freda’s life will be held at a later date.

The family would like to thank all the residents and staff at Talarico Place, Castlegar for the extraordinary care, Compassion and friendship during this difficult time.

Castlegar Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements.

Castlegar News Thursday, April 19, 2012

Employment

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EXPERIENCED SERVICE Provider for Chrysler dealership in Salmon Arm. Strong customer satisfaction skills.

Able to work in a fast paced environment. Excellent wage/ benefit package. Fax resume 1-250-832-4545. E-mail: pat@brabymotors.com Holbrook Dyson Logging Ltd Has vacancies in the following job: 1)Heavy Duty Mechanic.

Details can be seen at http://hdlogging.com/ Fax resume to 250-287-9259 LEGAL ASSISTANT REQUIRED for solicitors’ practice.

Preference will be given to those with real estate conveyancing and development experience.

Deliver resume to the attention of Kenneth R. Watson, Spilker Watson & Company, #2 609 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4J3 fax 250-352-6581 or via email kwatson@nelsonlawyers.com OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR We require a personable and extremely reliable individual to fill the Office Administrator position at Cal-Gas Inc. in Castlegar Applicants should possess very good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel and also have a professional phone manner. Must be able to work independently and be a self-starter.

Please forward resume and references to:

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T-MAR INDUSTRIES located in Campbell River is hiring for the position of Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic. Position comes with a competitive benefit package and applicant must possess a valid driver’s license. Contact Tyson Lambert. Mail: 5791 Duncan Bay Road, Campbell River BC V9H 1N6 Fax: 250-286-9502.

Email:tysonlambert@t-mar.com WANTED: Servers, bartenders, barrista’s & cooks @ Telegraph Cove Resorts Ltd. Send resume to Box 1, Telegraph Cove, BC V0N 3J0. Fax: 250-928-3105 or email: tcrltd@island.net.

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24 hr. Live-In Support Required (Kamloops, B.C.) Dengarry Professional Services Ltd. is seeking experienced individuals or couples for contract to provide live in 24 hr. support for short term stabilization to adults with mental & physical disabilities in Kamloops. Applicant must have education and exp. either in behavioral and/or medical supports. Applicant will undergo extensive screening including reference checks, Crim Check and drivers abstract.

Housing & Utilities incls. w/ a Remarkable Compensation Package.

Please forward resume to Kristine Toebosch at ktoebosch@ dengarry.bc.ca or fax to 1-250-377-4581 or mail Attn: Kristine PO Box 892 Kamloops BC V2C-5M8

Medical/Dental Registered Nurses & Licensed Practical Nurses Bayshore Home Health Bayshore Home Health is currently seeking Registered Nurses & Licensed Practical Nurses for night shifts in the Castlegar/ Nelson area to work with children with complex care needs. If you are an RN or LPN and love working with children and their families , we would appreciate hearing from you. Pediatric experience is an asset and we do offer client specific training.

Please send your resume and cover letter to: pedsvancouver@ bayshore.ca or fax to 1-866-686-7435

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is accepting new Clients Certificate Care Aid with references Will provide: Home Care Cooking, Cleaning, Shopping Transportation to appointments Please call Vicki 250-304-5730

CONCRETE FINISHERS and Form Setters.

Edmonton based company seeks experienced concrete finishers and form setters for work in Edmonton and northern Alberta.

Subsistence and accommodations provided for out of town work; john@raidersconcrete.com. Cell 780-660-8130.

Fax 780-444-7103.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITY Summer Student Waneta Site Office We currently have a job opportunity for a Summer Student to provide support in our Waneta Expansion Project (WAX) Site Office. Applicants for this position must be enrolled in a post-secondary program, preferably in an Engineering or Technical discipline, and plan to return to school in September 2012.

The successful candidate will provide support to members of the Owner’s Representative’s WAX Site team and job duties will include construction related research projects, supporting the document submittal review process and implementing systems for tracking various project documents. This position will also develop presentation materials and provide support at the Project Viewing Area.

You will be a self-starter, flexible, able to work independently or in a team environment, have a valid driver’s license and have experience working with the public.

You must also have experience using the Microsoft Office Suite.

Qualified applicants interested in joining a dynamic team are encouraged to visit the Careers section of our website at www.columbiapower.org for the detailed job description.

Closing date for this position is April 23, 2012.

Please refer to Job #1203 when submitting your application.

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DL Baker Construction Canada is looking for Field/Engineer Layout Kitimat, BC Canada. Supervise project layouts Responsible for construction quality control, in particular, ensuring that the materials installed in the project are in the proper locations and are the correct materials.

Analyze construction drawings for dimensional and quality control purposes and coordinates with the Project Engineer to clarify discrepancies. Use precision computerized equipment to define points of control and ensure the work is being installed true and plump. Responsible for coordinating with other construction trades to ensure that all are using appropriate control points. High School Diploma or equivalent; or 4 to 6 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in Line and Grade Persistent for Perfection This work will start 5/1/12 Please respond to this ad by 5/1/12 Please respond via email by placing Field Engineer in the subject line to patton@bakerconcrete.com

GAS FITTER / AIR CONDITIONING MECHANIC Experienced Journeyman (6 years min. experience).

Journeyman Wages upto $45.00/hr. based on exp.

Construction, Oil Patch & Commercial. Excellent Opportunities. Must be able to work independently. Class 5 drivers license required.

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Summer Cool Camps 2012 The Castlegar & District Dept Dept, RDCK and Robson Community School are seeking highly motivated, energetic individuals to work as full time Summer Camp Leaders and part time Junior Leaders for our Summer Cool Camps 2012. Program Leaders will be responsible for assisting in planning and delivering programs in cooperation and under the direct supervision of our Summer Camp Coordinator and Program Staff.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

MACHINIST REQ’D for jobber/repair shop in Sundre, AB. Applicant should have exp in millwrighting/mechanics.

Millwrights with machining exp may apply. Wages attractive.

Resume to 403-638-4649 or e-mail to fmachine@telus.net MORLEY MULDOON Transport is seeking qualified Heavy Duty Mechanics or Heavy Equipment Technicians, Dispatcher, HR/Safety Supervisor. Fax resume to 780-8426511 or email to: dispatch.mmt@telus.net.

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Come prepared to have fun and partake in activities with the kids. *Summer Cool Camps are dependant on grant funding received Send your electronic resume and cover letter to: Audrey Maxwell Polovnikoff; subject Summer 2012 Application; apolovnikoff@rdck.bc.ca.

Closing date for submissions May 2, 2012 – 4:00 pm We would like to thank all candidates for their interest.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

AM AM Ford in Trail is seeking applications to join the

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CHIEF TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR An opportunity exists with the City of Castlegar’s Civic Works Department for a Chief Treatment Plant Operator. Reporting to the Civic Works Utilities Manager, the Chief Operator will be responsible for ensuring the operation and maintenance of the City’s water and sewer facilities to meet provincial standards, the City’s operational certificates and WorkSafe BC regulations.

The ideal candidate will have:

Ford Sales Training Provided Demonstator Allowance 2 Locations - Highway Drive & Waneta Plaza Full Company Benefits Over 150 New & Pre-owned vehicles in stock 3 Financial Service Managers 8 Factory Trained Technicians

Email resumes to: danashman@amford.com or drop off in person at AM Ford, 2795 Highway Drive, Trail BC 1.800.961.0202

The City of Castlegar is a community of 7,500 people, located on the scenic confluence of the Columbia and Kootenay Rivers. If you enjoy outdoor activities, our surrounding mountains and lakes provide excellent year-round recreational opportunities for you and your family.

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Level II Waste Water Collection EOCP certification; Level II or III Waste Water Treatment EOCP certification; Level III Water Distribution EOCP certification; Successfully completed a Water Treatment Technology Program or equivalent; Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to manage, mentor, organize and train employees; Understanding of occupational hazards, safety and health precautions applicable in this work environment; Strong verbal and written communication skills; Computer skills, including MS Office and familiarity with SCADA systems; Flexibility – mandatory participation in standby rotation and ability to respond to after hours water and sewer emergencies is required; Valid class 5 BC Drivers’ License; Ability to read and understand blueprints is an asset.

This is a full-time (40 hours per week) union position, working a once monthly ten (10) days on, four (4) days off rotation, at an hourly wage of $32.30 (as of March 1, 2012) plus a certification premium of $0.20 per hour for each level of each certificate obtained.

Benefits are as per the Collective Agreement and relocation assistance will be provided as required.

If you wish to pursue this exciting opportunity please submit your resume along with a cover letter by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 25, 2012 to: The City of Castlegar 460 Columbia Avenue Castlegar, BC V1N 1G7 Attention: Personnel Officer Phone: (250) 365-7227 Fax: (250) 365-4810 E-mail: stassone@castlegar.ca We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position and advise that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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DOWNTOWN. 1 Side newly decorated and vacant. Other side rented. Each side has 4 bdrms, 3- 4 pce baths, garden area & storage shed. $337,900. (604)534-2748.

Misc. Wanted Local Coin Collector buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic, Gold & Silver Coins.

Call Chad 250-499-0251

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Homes for Rent

Auto Financing

Shared Accommodation

Houses For Sale

ROBSON Roommate wanted to share House on acreage 250-365-6510

WATERFRONT SALE

Only 4 Lots Left 0.5 ac lot - $109,000 0.6 ac lot - $169,000 1.0 ac lot - $229,000 Near par 3 Golf Course www.WaterlooLanding.ca www.nelson-homes.com Custom Plans, Engineered Homes from $53,000 Call 250-365-6267

Suites, Lower CASTLEGAR, 1 BDRM Basement Suite, DT, N/S,N/P, No partiers, All utitiles includes $600/mth Avail May 1st, Call 250-304-3600 CASTLEGAR 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 SOUTH 1 Bdrm Basement Suite in quiet 4 plex. Clean, spacious & bright. Laundry available.

N/S, N/P, $600/mth includes utilities. Ph 250-354-9804 CASTLEGAR South 1 bdrm ground level Suite, $700/mth + utilities, Call 250-304-4910 ROBSON, 2 Bdrm Basement Suite, Avail April 15. 365-5278

Suites, Upper

www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT

STEEL BUILDING- Blowout sale! 20x26 $5,199. 25x28 $5,799. 30x42 $8,390. 32x56 $11,700.

40x50 $14,480.

47x76 $20,325. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca

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Castlegar 2 Bdrm Apartment Bright & Spacious, F/S Laundry on site, close to amenities, N/S, N/P, $725/mth + utilities, Call 359-7819

Quit.

Before your time runs out.

Transportation

Lots Ootischenia - Lot for Sale Water Connection on property & septic approval Hillview Road.(Castlegar) 250-365-6964

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Mobile Homes & Parks 3 Bdrm Mobile Home Large Additions, $ 19,500 250-365-6267

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent CASTLEGAR DT, new Bright 1 Bdrm Apt, Basement Suite private ent, N/S, N/P, Mature person, All new appliances $700/mth + utilities 250-365-2851

Aircraft CESSNA 180 1976 on 3000 Caps for lease. DeHavilland DHC-2 1957 on 4930 Floats for lease. Van. Is. E-mail; rleroy@telus.net

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Call Dennis, Shawn, or Patti

for Pre-Approval www.amford.com or www.autocanada.com

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3 Babies Love Birds ready for new home, $60 each, or $50 each for 2 or 3 250-352-9365

Castlegar, Camping supplies Misc, Fish tanks April 21 & 22, Sat 9 - 3 Sun 9 - 1, 611 Yew St Castlegar, Moving sale 1443 Highland Drive Sat, Apr 21, 8 - 2 Furniture, household items CASTLEGAR (Raspberry) Moving sale, 1015 Princess Crescent, 8 - ?, April 21 & 22 GARAGE sale April 21 168Schulte Cres. Blueberry Creek 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Antiques, Books and more.

Over “50” old ‘Beanie Babies” incl - Maple Old Comic (over 350) Will sell all to one buyer for one price Call 250-365-2890 leave message CAN’T GET Up Your Stairs?

Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-9815991.

DIY STEEL Building deals!

Many sizes and models. Make an offer on clearance buildings today and save thousands of dollars. Free brochure - 1-800668-5111 ext. 170. **HOME PHONE Reconnect** Call 1-866-287-1348. Prepaid long distance specials! Feature package specials! Referral program! Don’t be without a home phone! Call to connect!

1-866-287-1348.

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money and save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT.

Rentals CASTLEGAR 2 Bdrm House with detached garage, on a no thru street near schools, F/S, W/D, N/S, N/P, Avail May 1st $950/mth + utilities, Ref reqd, 250-399-4741

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Services

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Homes for Rent Brilliant, 2 + Bdrms 1.5 Baths 2 car garage, F/S, W/D, $1150/mth Call Allen 250304-9889 or Fred 304-3026 CASTLEGAR 3 Bdrm House 550 - 9th Ave, $1,200/mth + utilities, Ph 250-365-7867

Garage Sales

We Will Pay You $1000

All Makes, All Models.

New & Used Inventory.

1-888-229-0744 or apply at: www.greatcanadianautocredit.com Must be employed w/ $1800/mo. income w/ drivers license. DL #30526

Motorcycles 2005 Harley Davidson FLHRS Road King Custom with Stage 1 Performance Kit and pipes, 26500 km/19575mi 12,500.

250-489-1308

Off Road Vehicles NOW - NEW 8 week courses covering snowmobile or quad or marine outboard repair.

Take one course or all - fit your interest and your timeline.

GPRC Fairview Campus, Fairview, Alberta. Affordable residences.

1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

Recreational/Sale Park Model RV, 1990 Bonair, ex. cond., 4 seasons, insulated skirting, full bath, awning, furnished, $8900.

Call (250)426-8560 (250)421-0384

Recreational/Rent Will Store Boats & RV’s on Robson property below Dam - 250-365-6510

Scrap Car Removal Scrap Batteries Wanted We buy scrap batteries from cars & trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10.

Call Toll Free 1.877.334.2288

Sport Utility Vehicle

Apartment Furnished SPACIOUS and sunny 3 Bdrm apartment with private entrance located near river and library/bus routes. Partially furnished with shared laundry. $1200/month includes all utilities, internet and cable tv.

250-365-6424

GUARANTEED

Auto Loans or

2009 Toyota Highlander like new condition. Original owner Leather interior, sun roof, keyless startup, lg entertainment centre, to many features to list.

75000 km. Call for information 250-693-5412

Legal DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

Legal Notices

www.PreApproval.cc DL# 7557

Warehouse Lien Act of BC

1-800-910-6402

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Poor, Good, OR No Credit at AUTO CREDIT NOW DL9597 Details and APPLY online autocreditwithbarrie.com OR TOLL FREE 1-877-356-0743

Garage Sales

HUGE DOUBLE ESTATE SALE Two full households need to be liquidated! ~Strange and Unique Collectables ~Antiques ~Vehicles ~Artwork ~Taxidermy ~Household Items

Saturday April 21st 8am-4pm Sunday April 22nd 8am-12noon Robson Hall 3067 Waldie Ave. Robson, BC

Published pursuant to section 480 Warehouse Lien Act. Pine Tree Market and Mini Storage Inc., 1884 Pass Creek Road, Castlegar, B.C., claims a Warehouse Lien against; Unit # 1 (Scott Jordan) items in storage and Unit # 17 (Joleen Maan) items in storage due to default in payment of their lease.

Description; household goods/furniture.

Owners of property may contact Pine Tree Mini Storage by 5:00 pm, April 26th at 250-365-7827 to redeem personal property by paying overdue rent and related penalties (storage costs) in full as described in their lease agreement.

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Canadians are living longer and costs for the Old Age Security (OAS) are rising.

On April 1, 2023 the Government of Canada plans to start raising the age of eligibility for OAS and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) from 65 to 67.*

What does this mean for you?

54 or older as of March 31, 2012

You may still obtain OAS/GIS at age 65

53 or younger as of March 31, 2012

The age of eligibility for OAS/GIS will change gradually between 2023 and 2029

Starting in July 2013, Canadians who are eligible for, but not yet receiving OAS will have the flexibility to delay receiving it in exchange for a higher monthly amount at a later date.

The number of working-age Canadians for every senior is decreasing** 6

The number of working-age Canadians per senior is decreasing, placing additional pressure on the OAS program.

5 4 3 2 1 0 1990

2012

2030

**Source: 9th Actuarial Report on the Old Age Security Program

For a free brochure or more information visit www.ServiceCanada.gc.ca/retirement or call 1 800 O-Canada (TTY 1-800-926-9105) *Subject to parliamentary approval

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