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In basic terms the bylaw, which had received first and second reading on July 10, is an incentive for business.

The city’s Director of Finance Andre Buss narrated a video presentation on the topic, referring to such milestones as the strategic planning meetings early this year, when priorities were set, including:

JIM SINCLAIR Castlegar News Editor

A public consultation on the subject of a Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw was held Tuesday evening in advance of the City of Castlegar’s regular council meeting.

The one person taking in the presentation (aside from city council, staff and media) seemed fairly sold on the idea.

The person was Stuart Ady, president of the Castlegar Cham-

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downtown area; • the review and establishment of initiatives to benefit other areas of the community; • the undertaking of initiatives to retain more business.

1) “up to $750,000 of the assessment on the alteration, renovation, or expansion of an existing business property may be eligible for a tax exemption (new buildings are not eligible to apply for a tax exemption under this bylaw).

They came up with the idea of a bylaw that offers businesspeople a tax break on improvement and/or expansion of their enterprise.

If and when the bylaw is adopted (possibly as soon as October

The formula would allow for exemptions to cover a six year period, with 100 per cent exemptions for the first three years, then 80, 60 and 40 per cent for

the subsequent three years, respectively.

Based on assessed value of $750,000 in work, a business person could save slightly more than $40,000 in taxes over that six year span. The idea would be to review the bylaw Council is solidly behind the plan (as suggested by the unanimous endorsement of first and second reading in July.

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Council Briefs Councillor Sue Heaton-Sherstibitoff was the acting mayor for the City of Castlegar’s regular meeting of September 4.

Rebels sponsorship Councillor Russ Hearne, in a report, requested and recommended council purchase a gold sponsorship package in support of the Castlegar Rebels Hockey Society at a cost of $1,177.50.

He also suggested that the distribution of Rebels’ tickets supplied through the sponsorship be limited to children in the community. The request was approved by council.

Insurance association appointees On the recommendation of corporate services director Carolyn Rempel, councillor Gord Turner was appointed as the City’s voting delegate with the Municipal Insurance Association of B.C. councillor Dan Rye was appointed as

the alternate delegate.

Permits granted Development permits were approved for projects located at: • 490 13th Avenue • 1665 Columbia Avenue • 1100 6th Street (Kootenay Market0, a 6,120 square foot stand alone commercial building.

Reports received Council reviewed a number of reports from various departments. It was noted how busy emergency services was during the month of July, and acting Mayor

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council, bringing its attention to a couple of problem spots on area roads: Third Street from the library to 5th Ave., and 7th Ave. between 5th and 6th streets.

Mr. Lafond was informed by director of transportation and civic works that in the first case, 3rd St., money was not currently available for needed repairs, and in the second location, crews would be tending to potholes soon.

The council meeting adjourned after about 45 minutes.

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Heaton-Sherstobitoff directed credit to Chief Rempel and his department for work well done.

Councillor Dan Rye outlined a plan to have fruit trees removed from Twin Rivers Park, in the interest of “bear habitat abatement.”

Rye noted the high number of bear sightings in the park, and the associated complaints.

He noted that a professional arborist, Chris Holt, had deemed the fruit trees “unsalvagable.”

Local resident Cord Lafond addressed

Local residents had a chance last Wednesday night to grill FortisBC management about the proposed Kootenay Operations Centre Fortis hopes to build in Ootischenia.

The public open house was held at the Ootischenia Hall and featured several display boards with information and designs for the building.

“The turnout’s been great,” said Blair Weston, community and aboriginal relations manager for FortisBC. “A lot of the local residents (from Ootischenia) have been here as well as some from the city.”

Weston said the main concerns residents brought up have been worries about the viewscape blocking sight lines and about traffic.

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Close to 50 people attended the FortisBC open house at Ootischenia Hall on Aug. 29.

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those issues in the story boards,” he said. “I think we did a pretty good job of anticipating what the questions would be.”

The proposed building is a single story with a warehouse with fleet bays.

“We wanted to show everyone our proposal and get feedback,” said Weston. “The next step is we take the comments back and look over them. Within a few months we’ll build the business case and submit it to the BC Utilities Commission (BCUC) and ask for permission to

build the centre.”

The new centre will cost approximately $16 million and bring in approximately 160 to 180 jobs.

“There are people working in Castlegar already that will be relocated to this building,” said Weston. “So it’s not like all new jobs. But there will be around 160 jobs that will be here at the end of the day.”

Weston said no buildings would be shut down in Trail as a result of the new centre.

“In fact, we’re moving some of our cen-

tral warehousing out of the Okanagan to Trail,” he said. “So this is part of a larger reorganization to make our operation more efficient. There’ll be some jobs moved out of Trail to Castlegar, but the buildings will all remain the same.”

Putting the operation centre in Castlegar makes sense for many reasons, says Weston.

“Citing our operation centre in the geographic centre of the West Kootenay is the most efficient way to look after customers,” he said.

The City of Castlegar was well represented at the open house with several city councillors present as well as CAO John Malcolm.

“I think it was a good turnout,” said councillor Sue Heaton-Sherstobitoff.

“Varying opinions of course. But for the

area, I think it’s a winwin situation. It’s going to bring 160-180 jobs to the area with huge economic spinoffs for Castlegar and area, which is always good.”

Heaton-Sherstobitoff said it’s great that residents have a chance to have input into the operation.

“From what I can tell, Fortis is going to go back and make some tweaks to their plans and submit it to the BCUC,” she said. “I’m hoping that people who couldn’t come out here can go to Fortis and raise their concerns. There’s always the opportunity through BCUC to submit your opposition, or if you’re in favour.”

The site for the proposed operations centre is on Ootischenia Road near the hall and behind the West Kootenay Regional Airport.

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Mayor weighs in on HLK Dam presence STAFF WRITER Castlegar News

The following report, as supplied by BC Hydro in regard to operations at its Hugh L. Keenleyside Dam west of the city. are prefaced by related comments from Mayor Lawrence Chernoff, who wanted to be clear on how significant the facility is to the local economy.

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ues to do work on the Keenleyside Dam,” said Chernoff on Sept.

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“And the big thing is that it puts a lot of money into the community. It does so on a weekly and monthly basis.

With this other addition we’re going to have additional dollars coming into the community and there are benefits to everybody involved.”

The mayor is aware also, of the ongoing nature of the work.

“We go to 2015. It’s not a shirt-tail project.

Goods and services are being purchased in the local community.

“Like I said, it’s a good project. I think the total project comes out at $65 million.

“It’s good for our community and in the outlying communities as well.”

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An estimated $115,000 per month is currently spent locally in support of the work on this project, including the purchase of local project supplies and services whenever possible.

This includes machining works and the fabrication of tools, office supplies, accommodations, equipment rentals, safety and environmental protection equipment and services.

Project update and work this fall By the end of the year, one more lowlevel outlet gate will have been refurbished and returned to service, and work will be well underway on another gate. The refurbishment process takes approxi-

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“To date, the local economy has seen an additional $2.6 million through project related expenditures.”

BC Hydro mately four months and entails removal of the gate from the dam; transfer to the adjacent warehouse; removing, inspecting and replacing or refurbishing all of the gate components; coating of the gate; and the reassembly of all components. Once this work is complete, the gate is reinstalled and tested before it is returned to operation. These upgrades are enhancing BC Hydro’s ability to safely manage flood waters downstream of HLK, which protects both the dam and downstream communities.

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The schedule for the remainder of the project has been established, and is scheduled to be complete by late 2015.

Road closure extension Please be advised that to ensure the safety of the public, employees and contractors, access across HLK will continue to be closed to all traffic for the duration of the Spillway Gates Upgrade Project as the dam deck runs through the project

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Talent and energy to burn Acres of Lions, featuring Castlegar native Jeff Kalesnikoff (2nd from left) performs at JobFest’s Castlegar stop on Sept. 4 at the Community Complex.

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Heritage/HG job action averted JIM SINCLAIR Castlegar News Editor

Ongoing contract negotiations between organized employees of Heritage Credit Union and HG Insurance in Castlegar and Slocan Park reached the point late Tuesday night where a planned job action for Wednesday morning was postponed.

“Following a 76 per cent rejection of the Employers `Last Offer’ vote under the Labour Code last Friday, the Bargain-

“We had an offer from the employer that did improve upon their offer of a couple of weeks ago.”

Jeff Bromley USW Local 1-405 ing Committee representing workers at Heritage Credit Union and HG Insurance in Castlegar and Slocan Park issued a deadline of 8:30 a.m., Wednesday September 5, 2012 to get a

deal in place,” the latest press release from Jeff Bromley, financial secretary of the United Steelworkers Local 1-405, who represents the workers in question, stated in part.

“We’ve been communicating with the employer back and forth,” Bromley told the Castlegar News on Sept. 5. “Late last night we had a proposal from the employer that did improve upon their offer of a couple of weeks ago which was

turned down. “The bargaining committee didn’t feel it was good enough to recommend, however, did feel it improved upon some aspects of the offer, and thus decided to send it back to the membership for a vote.”

The vote is scheduled for Sept. 10. See www.castlegarnews. com for results.

The Union has employed the use of a Provincial Mediator since mid-July in hopes of getting a deal done.

The senseless and serious problem of vandalism has again spiked in the Castlegar area and police have put out the plea for help in apprehending those responsible.

Castlegar RCMP’s Sergeant Laurel Mathew has indicated in a press release that six vehicles had been damaged between August 28 and 30.

“The vehicles have all been parked in various areas around town when the damage occurred,” said the Sergeant.

“Four of the vehicles were parked throughout downtown, one was parked on Hwy 3A near the Thrums Market, and one was in Ooteschenia. The damage is consistent with a heavy object being used to smash windows, windshields, and in one case, a side mirror.”

The press release goes on to relate how a witness had seen an older model purple Pontiac Sunfire near the scene of one incident. Police believe the occupant or occupants of the Sunfire may be “responsible for causing the damage to that car.”

Mathew expressed uncertainty whether the incidents are related, but that the damage is similar in each case.

If anyone has any information which may assist in this investigation, they are asked to call the Castlegar RCMP at 250-365-7721.

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

Hoping for a normal fall season It may only be six days into September but there has been a comforting familiarity about it.

Getting some of what we expect is good after the strange summer we’re just saying goodbye to. Talk about feast or famine!

With June and July weather that had folks wondering whether to plant grass or rice, we’ve since gone drop-less, or virtually so.

What stands out with particular clarity are a couple of occasions from a month or so back. July 17 is the specific date many will not forget.

With the rivers already lapping ominously toward flood (and beyond flood) stage, we were subjected to a downpour of near Biblical proportions. Columbia Avenue looked like a river in its own right.

It was thankfully over within the hour but in that hour there was probably 100 times more precip than we’ve seen since.

Everyone was likely relieved to see the rivers drop.

So let’s settle in now and enjoy some cool evenings and pleasant (not sizzling) afternoons, and hope that the weather is sort of like we expect it to be. Mind you, judging by the tires observed on a whole lot of vehicles spotted over the past couple of months, there were a lot of folks expecting snow. Let’s hope they’ve got a bit of traction left for when they need it, but let’s also hope it’s not next week.

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Off the Line - Karen Haviland

Hats off to Teachers Many a parent is sighing a huge breath of relief just about now. Their children safely negotiated the summer of 2012 and after the flurry of Labour Day weekend festivities, school shopping, and grumpy children not used to getting up in the morning along with the birds, those same parents are savouring the relative sanity of a house devoid of school age children.

Just the other day a friend and I were talking about the expense of school year startup. Along with the usual expense of new shoes, clothes and backpacks, she had the added expense of pencils, pens, crayons and such things.

According to her, she was expected to not only buy for her children, but instead was required to buy a larger than needed quantity which would then be put into a communal catchall so that others, whose parents didn’t have the means to provide all that was needed, would be provided for as well.

I’m all for helping out those of lesser means, don’t get me wrong, but somehow that struck me as dead wrong.

These parents (who both work), are likely like most families nowadays; they exist paycheque to paycheque and while they are better off than some, still have a budget to follow.

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when pencils, notebooks and all the other educational tools were provided for by the schools. Yes, I understand those were different financial times and nowadays school districts are forced to cut all the extras in order to survive.

Along with the cuts there is little room for pay increases or added benefits for teachers. The teachers, in response to their new (and in some of their opinions, anemic) collective agreement have refused to volunteer for those extracurricular activities which are expected (but not required) of them. Those activities, such as coaching sports teams and leading school clubs, are important to the well-being of students every bit as much as formal education is. Education expands the mind, while extracurricular activities balance the whole.

Children should look at school as being much more than a place to become educated, instead they should view the school as a community resource, much the way our forefathers did. Back then schools were used for almost every community function and friends and family gathered there frequently.

Simply put, school was a fun place to be for everyone and it brought community together.

That being said, I don’t blame the teachers for their stance.

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They are being asked to do more for less and under conditions which are sometimes onerous at best.

Throw in the fact that it took them almost two years to strike the deal and are faced with yet another struggle come June 30, 2013 when their agreement is set to expire, and you can see why resentment is bubbling under the surface.

I have great respect for teachers.

They spend more time with your children than you do during the school year and have great responsibility, but no teeth to carry out their duties.

They are not rich and they sometimes have to put up with parents who believe their Johnny can do no wrong.

While none of us wants our children to be disciplined by the strap, like in the old days, today’s teachers have little leeway when it comes to order and control in their own classrooms.

So, tomorrow morning, when you are savouring your coffee and the peace and quiet of the moment, please take a moment to reflect upon today’s educators.

For the most part they are dedicated individuals who truly care about education and your child.

To those teachers, I say thank you and wish you a great school year.

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his name for cancer research. For more than 31 years, funds have been provided to support cure-oriented, biomedical cancer research around the globe. In 2007, the Foundation created The Terry Fox Research Institute (“TFRI”), with a mandate to conduct translational research to significantly improve outcomes for patients.

In the previous fiscal year (ending March 31, 2012), the TFF directed $27.5 million to its cancer

research programs.

On Sunday September 16th the Castlegar & District Recreation Centre will host the Terry Fox Run. EVERYONE is welcome.

Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and the 1, 5 or 10 km run begins at 9 a.m. at the Castlegar Community Complex.

You can walk or ride or run and dogs are welcome on a leash.

There is No minimum donation. A Great Family Event.

This year Castle-

Residents reminded to be bear wary SUBMITTED

It’s Bear Season and the City of Castlegar would like to remind residents to be BearAware.

Fall is the busiest time of year for bear activity in Castlegar.

In order to survive hibernation, bears enter a period of food obsession called “hyperphagia” in the fall.

During this time, bears will spend 20 hours a day searching for high calorie foods, consuming up to 20,000 calories a day!

This is roughly equivalent to 300 apples every day. This search for food also brings bears into town and often into conflict with people.

Reports of bear sightings and conflicts in Castlegar overall this season have been up from last year, with

“Hungry bears are moving into town in search of food and, unfortunately, are finding it.”

-Jenny Wallace, Castlegar Bear Aware the last two weeks being especially busy for bear activity.

Hungry bears are moving into town in search of food and, unfortunately, they are finding it!

Unnatural foods like garbage, unpicked fruit, birdseed and pet food can be found all over town, free for the taking. This abundance of cuisine presents a serious problem, manifested in the growing frequency of bear incidents.

Once bears have figured out how to

access these foods, they will go to great lengths to get them again and again.

These “food conditioned” bears often end up having to be destroyed, all because of careless attractant management. If residents secure bear attractants, bears will almost always move on”. - Jenny Wallace, Community Coordinator, Castlegar Bear Aware.

Keep our community safe and the bears wild by following these simple tips for managing bear attractants responsibly: • keep all garbage securely inside garages or sheds until the morning of collection day; • pick all fruit from trees as it ripens and clean up all windfall below;

• take bird feeders down until bears go into hibernation (November or December); • Feed pets inside, or be sure to bring in all dishes and uneaten food at night.

For further information on what you can do to bear-proof your property, please contact Jenny Wallace, Community Coordinator for the Castlegar Bear Aware Program at Castlegar@bearaware.bc.ca or 250-365-8971 or visit the Bear Aware website at www.bearaware.bc.ca/.

If the bear is threatening, persistent or aggressive, call the Conservation Service Officer at 1-877-9527277 (RAPP) or your local police 250-3657721.

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For millions of people worldwide Terry Fox is the face of cancer research. His Marathon of Hope inspired a country and The Terry Fox Run, now in its fourth decade, continues to motivate people here in Canada and around the world. To date, over $600 million has been raised in support of Terry’s cause.

Terry’s vision and courage have helped to change and reshape Canada in many ways. Importantly, it transformed cancer research here - establishing a new attitude and threshold regarding what kind of investment was necessary to support cancer research. The Terry Fox Foundation (“TFF”) continues to be a leading national investor in cancer research.

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gar is issuing a “bank challenge”. Each bank will be encouraged to have their staff participate on Sept. 16th - Terry Fox Day. The bank with the highest ratio of staff taking part in Terry’s walk will be rewarded by Tim Horton’s coffee and pastries as well as lunch provided by Subway. These coffee and lunch treats will be delivered to the winning bank.

Zellstoff Celgar is showing their support for the Terry Fox Run with an in-house staff challenge.

A quote from Terry – “Even if I don’t finish, we need others to continue. It’s got to keep going without me”!

Will you join the cause on Sunday, September 16th at the Castlegar Complex?

For further information go online at www.terryfox.org or contact Audrey at 250-365-3386 email apolovnikoff@rdck. bc.ca

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Hip Hop • n er d Mo cal Theater • Balle • z z i t • Ja us •M o r c •A Pre-school combo (3&4yrs) Kinderdance combo (4&5yrs)

Register in person: Tuesday, September 4th and

Thursday, September 6th 2:00pm-7:00pm at the studio or Wednesday, September 5th 5:00pm-7:30pm at the Castlegar Complex Parade of Programs

Contact Us At: 250•365•5046 Email: pointe01@telus.net or visit our website www.turningpointedancestudio.com

THE TERRY FOX RUN FOR CANCER RESEARCH STARTING TIME 8:30am Castlegar Community Complex 1km, 2 km, 5 km, 10 km runs available

RUN FINISHED at 11:00am

NO ENTRY FEE NO MINIMUM PLEDGE Walk-Run-Wheel-Ride

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Upcoming NOW UNTIL SEPT. 8 - THE CASTLEGAR & DISTRICT HOSPITAL AUXILIARY TREASURE SHOP IS HAVING A 2 FOR 1 SALE on all clothing

(except boutique racks & items identified by pink tags) until Sat., Sept. 8. *The Treasure Shop will close Monday, Sept. 10 for clean up and change over to fall/winter clothing... and also at 1:30 p.m.

Thursday, September 13. *We regret any inconvenience these closures may cause. *The Silent Auction includes 79 items of interest. Last day is Thursday, Sept. 20. *Please phone 250-365-7317 prior to dropping off donations so that we can accept your valued treasures at that time or we may possibly ask you to hold off for a few days due to a shortage of storage space. *We welcome new volunteers with open arms. You are invited to join our team of dedicated folks for daytime or the Wednesday night workshops from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Every precious hour spent as a volunteer is so appreciated. *Effective Sept. 1 - June 30/13 Treasure Shop hours of operations are: Monday - Thursday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Friday -Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Closed Sundays and all Statutory holidays.

SEPT. 8 - BACK TO SCHOOL SWIM PARTY! - Castlegar Aquatic Cen-

tre. 2 - 4 p.m. Everyone welcome!

Swim and play on the giant iceberg. Popcorn and drinks will be served. Regular admission.

SEPT. 9 - COME “UP” TO BONNINGTON REGIONAL PARK AS WE WILL BE HOSTING A FREE OUTDOOR MOVIE!

I can’t tell you the name here, but it is the wonderful Disney classic about an widower who tethers his house with thousands of balloons and flies off to South America on an adventure of a lifetime! Show time will be 7:45 p.m., so it will be over early.

Mt. Sentinel School Drama Department will be setting “UP” a small concession with popcorn, candy, pop, coffee/tea and hot chocolate, and there will be a 50/50 draw!

Please bring your own chairs, dress warmly and bring lots of blankets as it gets pretty chilly after dark “UP” here in the park. for more information, please email brps@telus.net or contact Susan at 250-359-7265 SEPT. 9 - KID’S CARNIVAL AT NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY - 602 - 7th Street.

Toonie entrance – includes all rides and games or attend Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and get a free entrance ticket.

10:30 a.m. Church Service in front parking lot with Carnival begining at 1 p.m. with carnival games and bounce houses. Great food, friends and fun, everyone is welcome.

SEPT. 9-13 - THE 13TH ANNUAL SLOCAN VALLEY FALL FAIR AT WINLAW HALL - Bring the whole family

and come on down to a good old fashion country fair. Fun activities include Giant Pumpkin Contest, agricultural & craft displays, local country musicians, antique engines, heritage displays, vendors.

New this year is a chili cook-off where all entrants will receive an apron and the winner will receive a cash prizes and a ribbon.

All exhibits will be judged Saturday September 8th so please ensure your exhibits are dropped off at Winlaw Hall between noon and 4pm.

Please bring your lawn chair and leave your pets home and come enjoy.

For further details regarding the fair, fair exhibits, vendors, music jamboree, or chili cook-off please contact Carey at 250-226-7702.

SEPT. 10 - WEST KOOTENAY FAMILY HISTORIANS SOCIETY MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT - 7-9 p.m. Stanley

Humphries Secondary School, 720-7th Avenue, Castlegar. Summer Genealogy Discoveries.

Come & share where your family history research took you this summer.

We share ideas & materials related to researching family history & promote the collection, publication & preservation of those materials relevant to the promotion of ethical principles, scientific methods, & effective techniques in genealogical & historical research.

Annual membership dues for the

2012/2013 season: $10.00 SEPT. 13 - THE BEST OF CARE: GETTING IT RIGHT FOR SENIORS IN BC. A

free event with BC Ombudsperson Kim Carter, 12 noon to 2pm, Castlegar Recreation Complex.

Please come out to learn about & support recommendations for improving seniors’ care in the West Kootenay and throughout BC. Optional lunch by donation at 11:30am. Sponsored By Castlegar Health Watch, Trail SPCA and Nelson Area Health Advocacy Groups. Info: 250365-5077 or 350-365-3126.

SEPT. 15 - A COURSE IN BASIC NORWEGIAN LANGUAGE sponsored

by the Sons of Norway is being planned to start again. Please call 250-365-1017 for information.

SEPT. 17 - THE WEST KOOTENAY OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP will meet

at 2 pm at the Kiro Wellness Center, 1500 Columbia Avenue, Trail. Guest speaker: Ken Siemens, Topic: “Through the Valley of Grief.” Please feel free to join us!

For further info, please call 250368-9827 or 250-365-6276.

ALPHA GROUP

un Do you want to know more about Jesus Christ and the Bible?

Then join us for an informal dessert night every Wed. for 10 weeks beginning on Sept 19 at 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 602 7th St. We begin with dessert at 7 followed by a short Alpha video and then discussion. Any question is welcome and no stone is left unturned. The evening is free and everyone is welcome. For more info please call 250 365 5212.

SEPT. 22 - KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS GARLIC DINNER - You are invited

to a garlic feast. The Knights of Columbus are hosting a garlic dinner at St. Rita’s Hall. The dinner will include baked garlic and brie, borscht, shish-kabobs, perogies and more.

Need some work done around the house! Try our silent auction. We have several trades men who would love to help. It will also include one of a kind.

No garden! Try our market for produce that others will sharefruit, vegetables, jam, pies, and

pickles.

Two dinners for 8 will be raffled off. The winners will invite seven of their friends to a five course dinner. It will be served in the hall.

Tickets are $25. They may be obtained from the knights, at the church office, or at Joey ‘s.

For more information call Fred at 304-2790 or John at 365-0747.

SEPT. 22/23 - 17TH ANNUAL FALL FAIR - PASS CREEK EXHIBITION GROUNDS. Main attraction

this year will be Dirty Digger Weekend sponsored by Chris & Liz Popoff of Dirty Diggers, where children can help operate equipment with professional operators. Antique car show, dog show, horse show, children’s games, bouncy house. Lot’s of new vendors. Prize money for children exhibit entries. Live entertainment on stage all weekend. Competition between Trail, Castlegar & Nelson for best wine and beer entries. Name the baby alpaca contest with a great prize for a great name. For more information log onto www.passcreekfair.com.

OCT. 13/14 (RESCHEDULED)- A 2ND WORKSHOP ON TRADITIONAL NORWEGIAN ROSEMALING DECORATIV ART hosted by the Sons of

Norway and sponsored by The Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance is inviting interested persons to apply. Tel. 250 365 1017 .

A workshop on Chip Carving is also being arranged on the same date and place .

OCT. 19-21 - CASTLEGAR QUILTERS GUILD 2012 QUILT SHOW “STITCHES FROM THE HEART” -

Castlegar Community Centre Fri. Oct. 19 Noon - 6pm Sat. Oct. 20 10am - 5pm Sun. Oct 21 10am - 4pm Quilt Displays, Demos, Merchant Mall, Door Prizes, Quilt Raffle. Come and enjoy some wonderful quilting!

Information: Val Dingwall 250-359-7622 OCT. 19-20 - CASTLEGAR SENIOR’S CRAFT SALE - At the Community

Complex. Friday, Oct. 19th from 12-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20th from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

All hand made crafts. Info Verna

Keraiff 250-365-8287.

Ongoing

ONGOING: CASTLEGAR SENIORS ACTIVITIES FOR SEPTEMBER - at the

Castlegar Complex.

Monday - 10am darts, 1pm whist.

Tuesday - 9:30am floor curling/ carpet bowling, 1pm crafts, 7pm pool.

Wedneasday - 9:30am floor curling, 1pm (ON 5th ONLY) bingo, 7pm rummoli, 10pm 19th Raspberry Reunion.

Thursday - 9:30am floor curling, 6th 2pm general meeting, 1pm bingo (NOT on the 6th), 20th 2pm tea dance “Red Robin”.

Friday - 1pm bridge/crib.

ONGOING: BUILD A SCARECROW FOR THE FALL FAIR - Communi-

ties in Bloom invite you to build a Scarecrow for our Scarecrow Contest at this year’s Pass Creek Fall Fair Sept 22/23. Enteries may be dropped off at 48 King Ave by Friday Sept 21 or befor 11AM Sat Sept 22 at our booth at the Fair. Cash Prises. For more information call Marilyn 250608-1035.

ONGOING: TRAIL & DISTRICT HARMONY CHOIR LOOKING FOR MEMBERS - Would you like to sing in

a non-auditioned, mixed community choir?

The Trail and District Harmony Choir, celebrating 25+ years of music, is starting the 201213 season, bringing together residents of Castlegar, Warfield, Rossland, Trail, Montrose, Fruitvale, and Salmo to sing and perform a wide range of music.

Directed by Audrey Bisset and accompanied by Maureen Lewis, the choir starts Wed. September 5, 2012 and will meet each Wednesday until April, 2013 from 7:30 to 9:30 at Trail`s J. Lloyd Crowe Secondary School in the Music Room.

The choir performs several times throughout the year and strives to create an atmosphere of fun and friendship as well as focus on choral singing. Join us this September. For more detailed information on the choir go to: www.harmony.kics.bc.ca or call Liz at 512-8021.

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More than 300 people took part in the parade, most donning colourful costumes and many carrying signs. Baker Street was jammed with almost 1,000 onlookers who cheered on the procession as it danced down the main drag.

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Art Walk profile: Mary Kate Woodward The 16th Annual Castlegar Art Walk runs from now until September 16, 2012 and features 27 different artists on display at 25 venues throughout the community.

For brochures and information visit the Castlegar Chamber of Commerce at www. castlegar.com or 1995 6th Avenue, Castlegar (250.365.6313).

Here is just one of the delightful artists featured this year.

Artist Name: Mary Kate Woodward Exhibit Location: Dundee Wealth – Castleaird Plaza (Location 17) Artist City: Castlegar, ON As noted above, Art Walk’s 2012 conclusion is only a matter of days away.

Should you have an opportunity to take in any of the offerings, please do so.

Medium: Ink drawings Years Active: Since prior to coming to the Kootenays 11 years ago Photo: taken by Per Joensen, of a drawing in this year’s Art Walk exhibition, titled “Pussyfoot.”

Statement: I exhibited and taught art as a member of Karla Pearce’s Creative Edge Galley collective while it was in Castlegar. 2012 is my third year with Castlegar’s Art Walk. This summer I am also a featured artist at In-

vermere’s Pynelogs Gallery. Drawings in both shows, Art Walk and Pynelogs, focus on reductive line.

Subjects’ poses and gestures are simplified and abstracted to benefit the interplay of, and the flow of line(s).

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Antibiotics have saved millions of lives since the discovery of penicillin in the 1940s. In 1900, the three main causes of death were tuberculosis, pneumonia and enteritis (intestinal infections). Antibiotics have reduced the threat of these medical problems immensely.

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BUDGET 2013 CONSULTATION

Chair: Douglas Horne, MLA (Coquitlam-Burke Mountain) Deputy Chair: Doug Donaldson, MLA (Stikine)

Would you like to share your views on priorities for the next provincial budget?

W E W A N T T O H E A R F R O M YO U !

The all-party Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services is inviting submissions on the Budget 2013 Consultation Paper, prepared by the Minister of Finance.

British Columbians can participate by attending a public hearing, answering an on-line survey, making a written submission, or sending the Committee a video or audio file. The consultation process concludes Thursday, October 18, 2012.

For more information, please visit our website at: www.leg.bc.ca/budgetconsultations or contact: Parliamentary Committees Office, Room 224, Parliament Buildings, Victoria, BC V8V 1X4; tel: 250.356.2933, or toll-free in BC: 1.877.428.8337; fax: 250.356.8172; e-mail: FinanceCommittee@leg.bc.ca Susan Sourial, Committee Clerk

Notice of Tax Sale Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the Community Charter and the Local Government Act, the City of Castlegar will be conducting the Annual Tax Sale of lands for delinquent taxes at 445 13th Avenue, Suite 101, Castlegar, British Columbia commencing at 10:00am on Monday September 24, 2012. The following is a list of properties within the City of Castlegar subject to tax sale as at August 31, 2012.

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619 11th Avenue 1007 8th Street 761 10 th Avenue 802 8 th Street 562 7 th Avenue 613 7 th Avenue 1101 2 nd Street 317 Lakeview Street 1428 Arrow Lakes Dr. 1601 Greystone Place 3805 Columbia Avenue 3844 5 th Avenue 3814 5 th Avenue 2804 5 th Avenue 2648 4th Avenue

01312.000 01368.000 01374.038 01392.000 01506.000 01696.010 01727.450

3433 9th Avenue 2820 9th Avenue 1825 Conners Road 704 21 st Street 2314 11 th Avenue 2609 10th Avenue 101 18th Street

01731.010 01900.150 02000.390 04123.000 70589.130 70589.141 70589.171

1680 Columbia Avenue 1302 Grosvenor Place 3204 Columbia Avenue 310 103rd Street 13-1370 Columbia Avenue 14-1370 Columbia Avenue 17-1370 Columbia Avenue

Legal Description Lot 1 and 2, Block 1 and 17, Plan 650, District Lot 181, PID 016817-150, 016-817-176 Lot 17 and 18, Block 25, Plan 650, District Lot 181, PID 013874-870, 013-874-900 Lot 4, Plan 2390, District Lot 181, PID 015-238-768 Lot 1, Plan 4225, District Lot 181, PID 014-907-429 Lot A, Plan 5570, District Lot 181, PID 014-486-067 Lot B, Plan NEP 23033, District Lot 181, PID 023-401-508 Lot 24 Plan 2237, District Lot 181, PID 010-938-842 Lot 9, Block 1, Plan 2539, DL 181, 010-612-025 Lot 1, Plan NEP21849, DL 4598, PID 019-074-344 Lot B, Plan NEP65928, DL 7182, PID 024-659-932 Lot 4, Plan 2323, DL 7182, PID 015-390-217 Lot D, Plan NEP22758, DL 7199, PID 023-292-423 Lot 1, Plan 4520, District Lot 4598, PID 014-793-512 Lot 65, Plan NEP87626, DL 4598, PID 027-691-110 Lot 69, Plan NEP87626, DL 4598, PID 027-691-152 Lot 8, Block 3, Plan 2293, DL 4598, PID 015-326-471 Lot 30 and 31, Block 2, Plan 2407, DL 4598, PID 015-289-621, 015-289-664 Lot 2, Block 6, Plan 2594, DL 7170, PID 011-010-509 Lot 6, Plan 2281, District Lot 7171, PID 013-399-420 Lot 16, Plan 8427, DL 4598, PID 012-163-961 Lot 7, Plan 2204, District Lot 7173, PID 011-051-574 Lot 3, Block 2, Plan 2598, DL 7174, PID 007-487-363 Lot 1, Plan 15101, DL 7175, PID 009-692-746 Lot 13, Plan 783, DL 4598, PID 014-988-763, 014-988-801, 014-988-810, 014-988-836, 016-031-539 Lot 3, Plan 2697, DL 7198, PID 015-218-040 Lot 15, Plan 12391, DL 7174, PID 010-490-001 Lot 39, Plan 13878, DL 7171, PID 010-484-655 Lot D, Plan 16044, District Lot 4598, PID 009-322-809 Manufactured Home reg. #B11392 Manufactured Home reg. #B15007 Manufactured Home reg. #B11396

Further information pertaining to the Annual Tax Sale can be found at the following web site: www.castlegar.ca/taxsale.php The city does not provide information specific to properti es or other tax sal e i nformation.

For information concerning paying your delinquent property taxes please contact: Chief Financial Officer Email: awbuss@castlegar.ca

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Community Author to present at Castlegar Library SUBMITTED

Author and former miner Larry Jacobsen will read from his new book Salmo Stories: Memories of a Place in the Kootenays on Thursday, September 13, at 7 p.m.

Jacobsen, interviewed more than 100 previous and present residents for their family’s stories of life in this small mining and logging town from 50 – 120 years ago.

This book will leave the reader with a sense of just how tough men had to be to survive in a wilder-

ness community far from family, friends, and access to common amenities.

This applies even more so to the women, for many of them bore a load equal to or even greater than that of their menfolk.

Hear how one lady once tried to kidnap a former “Golden Gloves” boxer at the point of a rifle to liven up her stagnating party—care to try that today?

This free event is open to the public.

Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Library.

Addressing Alzheimer’s online SUBMITTED

Province-wide, B.C. - We know that dementia affects more than 70,000 people in our province, but if nothing changes by 2038 - when today’s 19-year-old turns 45 - more than 177,000 British Columbians will be living with dementia. This means that today’s teenagers may be forced to bear the brunt of the disease’s projected social and economic impact.

Currently, there is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease, but there is hope.

Teens and young adults connected with the Alzheimer Society of B.C. are joining together this September during World Alzheimer’s Month in an effort to show British Columbians that Alzheimer’s disease isn’t just “an old person’s disease” - it’s a cause that impacts everyone.

“We need to raise awareness and help find a cure,” says Jessa Broeren from Victo-

ria, B.C. The 13-yearold is one of many young people in B.C. who have been personally impacted by dementia, and are now leading the charge for a cure.

Jessa organized a fundraiser and gave a presentation at her school assembly this year to help educate her teachers and peers about Alzheimer’s disease, which her Oma was diagnosed with more than five years ago.

“Everything you can do, even if it’s just raising money, gets us that much closer to a cure,” she says.

The Alzheimer Society of B.C. provides a province-wide network of support, education, and information resources for families impacted by dementia.

The Society is a nonprofit organization that also advocates for better dementia health care and raises money to fund research.

Learn more at www. alzheimerbc.org.

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Taking leadership seriously Chelan Padmoroff gives a presentation to the Castlegar Sunrise 2000 Rotary Club on her experience at the RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) conference in July at Selkirk College in Castlegar. Padmoroff, who will be attending Selkirk, is hoping to start a Rotaract group at the college this year.

Craig Lindsay photo

Go Green… Dark Green

We all know it’s important to include a variety of vegetables in our diet. All vegetables are good, but some are packed with more nutrients than others. Some of the top contenders in nutritional value include kale and spinach.

These dark greens are an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin C and vitamin A. They are also a great source of the antioxidant lutein, which is thought to promote healthy eyes.

These veggies are green in more ways than one. Eating dark

greens this time of year is an environmentally friendly choice as local gardens are overflowing.

Reduce food miles by buying your greens at your local farmers market.

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The Regional District of Central Kootenay is seeking applications from qualified individuals to fill a Part time Custodial position at the Castlegar & District Community Complex. This is a non benefited position up to 25 hours per week consisting primarily of afternoon, evening and weekend work. Applications in the form of a cover letter and resume detailing qualifications and experience relative to the position will be accepted by the undersigned until 12:00 pm Sept 26, 2012 Mr. Jim Crockett, Manager of Recreation Castlegar and District Community Complex 2101 6th Avenue Castlegar, V1N 3B2 Email: jcrockett@rdck.bc.ca The RDCK is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants only those considered will be contacted.

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Colourful competition Warm and sunny, conditions could not have been better for the annual orientation action at Selkirk College’s Castlgar campus. Look for related story in next week’s Castlegar News.

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Parents are a child’s first teacher. Even after they’ve started school, it’s important to ensure that family learning continues at home every day. Kids look up to their parents and mimic many of their daily routines.

Spending just 15 minutes a day with them can go a long way to help children develop a love of learning and improve their literacy skills.

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Unfortunately, approximately nine million adult Canadians suffer from low lit-

eracy, and hundreds of thousands of these individuals have children. Several of these children end up falling behind in school because they are not given the same opportunity as their peers to read at home and engage in early learning activities.

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It’s understandable that parents lead busy lives and may not have time to read a bedtime story to their children. Add to that parents that have low reading confidence and children almost never enjoy a bedtime story.

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Ady said he felt it would be a good opportunity for Castlegar... “A plum for new business.” Ady continued, “I think this is a great thing... should’ve had this a few years ago.”

Acting Mayor Sue Heaton-Sherstobitoff agreed, describing later how she could see such a situation appealing to a potential

new business owner who may be wary of the cost of renos.

“This is supposed to spur on business,” she said.

The bylaw would take effect once adopted, at which time “properties can apply for an exemption up until December 31, 2014.” After that date the bylaw would be reviewed and, if deemed appropriate, extended.

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Column

How big does a big problem have to be?

Carla’s Call have lasting and sometimes spectacularly explosive effects on our lives. And these types of choices can create in us the most angst, deliberation, fear, or worry, and on the other side, exhilaration, joy, accomplishment and freedom that a decision about whether to

Carla Marshall

make curried chicken and or pasta Bolognese for dinner cannot.

We often have a sense of knowing about our choices, even when we say we don’t know what we want. Yet why is it, when confronted by a daunting and challenging decision that calls for reserves of courage, that we say, “I can’t make a choice (take action) because I just don’t know what I want?”

Coaches are trained to challenge their clients to move from indecision to knowing.

The reality is most of us spend so much time thinking about a particular problem we are confronting we can’t possibly imagine knowing the solution.

Sometimes we may feel it would take a miracle to change the situation.

One technique to help get through this stuck and indecisive feeling is a mind experiment. Set aside a quiet time, and give yourself the freedom to play with this a bit.

Decide not to limit yourself by excuses that can pop into mind when you start anticipating change: I’m too old, too broke, too young, not smart enough, it will upset my boss, my family… and the list goes on.

Suppose for a moment that I asked you to envision a strange, extraordinary situation that requires a bit of imagination. Suppose that tonight you go home to do something you normally do, perhaps watch a favourite television program, prepare dinner, walk the dog, or

do some laundry. But tonight, in the middle of the night, while you are fast asleep, a miracle happens. And the miracle is that everything that is weighing on you, in particular this big problem or big decision, is solved.

Just like that.

You wake up the next morning. You don’t know the miracle has happened because you were fast asleep and nobody told you a miracle had happened. Now here is the key: when you wake up, how would you begin to discover that the miracle had actually happened?

What would be different in your life the day after the miracle?

What would your life now look like? Recording your thoughts about how life looks and feels the morning of the miracle should help provide you some clarity whatever decision, choice, or action you are deliberating over.

And, with that, Happy New Year!

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Labour Day Cake Pulp and Paper and Woodworkers of Canada, Local 1 member Dave Driutti serves up Happy Labour Day cake to a young diner, Monday at Pass Creek Park for the union’s annual picnic. In the background is Local president Mike Conci. Close to 200 local members and families enjoyed the event.

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NAVIGATIONAL LOCK OUTAGE - HUGH KEENLEYSIDE DAM When: September 14 to October 1, 2012 Please be advised that the Navigational Lock at the Hugh L. Keenleyside Dam will be out of service from Friday, September 14 to Monday, October 1, 2012. This outage is necessary to conduct annual preventative maintenance work.

During this time, the earthfill portion of the dam and the Navigational Lock viewing area will be closed to the public.

We recognize the inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding and support while this work is completed.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mary Anne Coules at 250 365 4565.

A Public Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday September 4, 2012 at 6pm NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ADOPT REVITALIZATION TAX EXEMPTION BYLAW, NO 1160 The Council of the City of Castlegar wishes to establish a revitalization tax exemption program in order to create an economic stimulus that will encourage capital investment, expand the commercial property tax base, enhance the visual appeal of commercial properties within the City and create economic growth opportunities throughout the City.

The program is intended to accomplish this objective by providing a tax exemption to commercial class 6, properties throughout the City. The exemption will apply to renovation, alteration or expansion projects. Commercial properties that engage in these types of projects may be exempted from municipal taxes on the new assessment value attributable to the renovation, alteration or expansion of their building.

It is proposed that the bylaw provide a tax exemption for six years as follows: • Year 1-3: 100% of the assessed value attributable to the alteration or expansion; • Year 4 – 80% of the assessed value attributable to the alteration or expansion; • Year 5 – 60% of the assessed value attributable to the alteration or expansion; • Year 6 – 40% of the assessed value attributable to the alteration or expansion.

The amount of the annual tax exemption will be equal to that part of the municipal portion of property taxes imposed under Section 197(1)(a) of the Community Charter calculated by deducting the baseline assessment (BC Assessment’s last published land and improvements assessed value immediately before the commencement of the project) from the current assessed value and applying the difference to the current municipal tax rate. It is proposed that the bylaw provide an exemption on the first $750,000 of a project and it is estimated that the maximum tax saving incentive that the bylaw would provide is approximately $40,200.

Further information is available on the City’s website at: http://www.castlegar.ca/notices.php A public meeting to discuss the bylaw will be held on Tuesday September 4, 2012 at the Community Forum, 445 13th Avenue, at 6 pm.

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For many of us, September is the real New Year. Those many years of school programming, which once had us concerned with new outfits, pencil cases, and 24-packs of brightly coloured felt-tipped markers has, in adult life, turned to thoughts of achievement, accomplishment, and fresh starts.

And so it is with this ‘new year’ that many of us, though less overtly and perhaps more realistically than we did in January, plan our goals for the next months of cool weather as we work, parent, study, love, and live through another two seasons before the warmth returns. And how we create those plans is through decisions, choices, and actions, large and small.

This week I sat with a friend on her deck enjoying the lazy September sun, eating the largest and sweetest fresh-picked blackberries I’ve ever had.

We discussed some of the big choices each of us had made, recently and over the years, and how we came to understand those choices, their value, their unpredictable outcomes, and their necessity.

Big choices can

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Faith-Related Contribution United Church Speaks: Pleased to belong, pleased with outreach Although September is a busy time or even because it is, back to school, back to church, reflection on what is important in life, to our soul, our community and God’s creation can help to keep us on track.

I’m happy to be a part of our church, the United Church of Canada because attending worship services on Sundays not only nurtures my soul but also is a good place to both express and reinforce gratitude for the life we live here and to center ourselves on love for others and our world and the hope that empowers us.

When I was younger, curiosity took me on travels through the

Middle East, Kurdistan, Iran, and Asia, Afghanistan, India, Burma and Nepal.

Sometimes it was off the beaten track and always what is now called “budget travel.”

Images of the crowding, the poverty, and the hardships people faced in their day to day life are still vivid for me. I will always remember the women I saw carrying large bundles of wood that they had gone out and gathered to make their cooking fires, children working in bare feet in teashops and carpet factories, and “drinking water” as we know it was non-existent.

Recently, in Cuba and Guatemala I have seen that millions of

people there too, live in these comparably impoverished conditions even now. In Guatemala for ex-

ample it is the Mayan women in the mountains who must still search out and carry wood for use in their

cooking fires. Living here in Canada, it is difficult for many to imagine. We are a lucky few.

Becoming a member of the United Church of Canada, whose priority has always been social justice, to be a voice for the poor, has felt like a good fit for me.

I feel uplifted to know that our church is involved in mission and partnering here in Canada and abroad to help alleviate poverty and better the life of others. Every year our church, Castlegar United, sends funds to outreach projects in Canada and throughout the world through its Mission and Service Fund.

The trend has moved from so called “mission work” and “do-

ing for” to partnering with local agencies in the country involved, “doing with” and empowering others.

Outreach locally includes our Sharing Dinner Pot project, the weekly hot dinner service, supporting the Harvest Food Bank and “going green” in an effort to respect our environment which is God’s creation.

The United Church emphasizes the teaching of Jesus, “Love your neighbour as yourself,” which includes respect one another’s differences.

“Neighbour” refers to people in your community and as well as people around the world. This teaching guides us to work for the common good of all people here in our

community and out in the world. Ours is a living faith, expressed in action and thoughtful involvement in society.

Hopefully life in these busy times can and will integrate faith in action.

-By Rosemary Manarin “We cannot own the sunlit sky, the moon, the wildflowers growing, for we are part of all that is within life’s river flowing.

With open hands receive and share the gifts of God’s creation, That all may have abundant life in oneness with their neighbour.”

-Excerpt from Hymn

by Ruth Duck

DAM DECK CLOSURE —HUGH KEENLEYSIDE DAM Please be advised that to ensure the safety of workers and the public, access across the Hugh Keenleyside Dam will continue to be closed to all traffic for the duration of the Spillway Gates Upgrade Project. The Spillway Gates Upgrade Project is scheduled to be complete by late 2015. Please note that BC Hydro will continue to open the dam deck to the public whenever it is safe to do so.

Safety is BC Hydro’s top priority. The closure of access to the dam deck is required to ensure the safety of employees, contractors and the public at a time when the Spillway Gates Reliability Upgrade Project work on this site will be very active.

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Dam deck covers will be removed to access gates and gate equipment in the dam.

Pirates and Cowboys practice in preparation for the Supercat Studio’s recent year-end concert and school supply fundraiser.

During this temporary closure, crews will be working on and above the dam deck, construction material will be stored on the dam deck, and heavy equipment will be in use. Please use alternate routes during this time.

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The Spillway Gates Reliability Upgrade Project is necessary to ensure dam safety and to ensure that during high flows BC Hydro can continue to safely discharge flood

PUBLIC INFORMATION NOTICE

waters downstream. We recognize the inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding and support while these important safety improvements are completed.

This is a public notice for information on a project of local interest that accesses land known as Selkirk College Skattebo Education Forest Lands south of the community of Glade. The bridge crossing of Glade Creek is in disrepair and has been identified as a public and environmental risk by the Ministry of Forests Lands and Natural Resource Operations.

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Up to date information regarding access across the Hugh L. Keenleyside Dam is available by calling BC Hydro’s toll-free number at 1 877 924 2444. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mary Anne Coules at 250 365 4565.

Glade Creek Bridge Replacement Project Works

The project to replace the existing bridge will be undertaken during the period of September 4th through 14th.

For public safety during this time, access through the current crossing location will be closed to the public while machines and materials are working and will affect access to the Skattebo Reach trail.

While the work will be undertaken as efficiently as possible, with consideration for residents of the community of Glade, there will be some trucking operations associated with bringing materials to the site. Every effort will be made to minimize disruptions and ensure public safety in the community and on the Glade Ferry.

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Community Corporate Information Systems Technician 35 Hours per week NELSON

Our Information Technology Services team is recruiting a new member!

As an Internal service provider, our IT Services team focuses on continuous improvement and client satisfaction. The CIS Tech will work closely with users of the Enterprise Resource Planning systems, the main applications used by the Accounting, Recreation, Planning and Building departments as well will assist in supporting the SharePoint environment. This position is a frontline helpdesk position, a support to the Network Administrator and IT Technician and requires a strong understanding of business processes to provide a lead with Enterprise Applications. The nature of the work will require the availability to work irregular hours.

Please visit our website for the job description with a complete list of qualifications.

If you are interested in this exciting career opportunity, please forward your resume and a covering letter outlining your qualifications for this position, to the undersigned prior to 4:00 p.m. on Monday, September 10, 2012.

Ann Fisher, CHRP Regional District of Central Kootenay Box 590 – 202 Lakeside Drive, Nelson, BC V1L 5R4 Phone: 250-352-8193 Toll Free in BC: 1-800-268-7325 within BC Resumes/covering letters will also be accepted via e-mail in a Word or PDF format to Ann Fisher We thank you in advance for your interest as we only contact shortlisted candidates.

Building a Healthy Community Castlegar Recreation Complex 2101 - 6th Avenue, Castlegar, BC 250-365-3386

Regal tributes Castlegar Fire Chief and Canadian Forces Reserve veteran Gerry Rempel (above centre) was presented with a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in late August in Creston by Richard Blackwolf – president of the Canadian Aboriginal Veterans and Serving Members Association. Rempel was a recipient of one of 80 medals the association was asked to distribute to selected members across Canada. Also honoured were Lower Kootenay Band Chief Jason Louie (right). Louie was the lieutenant and is a serving member of the Canadian Army in the 49th Field Engineering Squadron based in Trail. Also awarded on that Sunday was Royal Canadian Air Force veteran Gordon McGregor (left) of Nelson. Lorne Eckersley photo

Castlegar & District Recreation Department Fall Drop In Fitness Schedule Monday & Wednesday

Many years of experience to share SUBMITTED

Best selling author Mary Sheedy Kurcinka, who wrote Raising Your Spirited Child, will give a lecture in Castlegar on Sept. 22 at the Sandman Inn. The lecture, which goes from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., will cover several topics on dealing with challenging children.

“We’ll be working on dealing with behaviour issues,” said Kurcinka. “I’ll be helping parents to understand what’s happening with their children. What they’re feeling and what the child’s needs are that are causing them to behave that way. I’ll be teaching strategies to make it better.”

Kurcinka, who is from Minnesota, is an internationally recognized lecturer and parent educator.

“For the first 17 years of my career I

Mary Kurcinka, Sept. 22 at the Sandman Inn. llli.org

worked with school districts in Minnesota providing parent education from birth to kindergarten,” she said. “I started in Early Childhood Education (ECE), but then broadened my work to go from birth right to 18.”

In addition to Raising Your Spirited Child, Kurcinka has also written Kids, Parents, and Power Struggles; and Sleepless in America: Is

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The strategies Kurcinka uses are about building strong relations which apply even in adult relations.

“How do we manage strong emotion?” she asked. “How do we teach problem solving?”

She says because people are wired different - some are introverted, some are extroverted - we need

to work with them in different ways.

“There’s a genetic factor there,” said Kurcinka.

“Some people are more introverted. They need space. They need time to think about it before talking. Extroverts need interaction and activity. They need to talk about it right away. Understanding those differences helps us work together.”

In addition to being an author and lecturer, Kucinka has her own private practice where she works with parents and professionals.

“It’s about understanding what triggers challenging behaviour and finding strategies to make it better,” she said.

“I use real-life practical strategies that work. I follow up with families and find out what’s working and what’s not.”

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WEEKEND PUBLIC SKATING SATURDAY SEPT 8 2:00-4:00PM

CASTLEGAR REBELS EXHIBITION SCHEDULE SATURDAY SEPT. 8 VS BEAVER VALLEY NITEHAWKS GAME 7:30PM SUNDAY SEPT. 9 VS NELSON LEAFS GAME 2:00PM

LOTS OF EXCITING PROGRAMS HAPPENING!

REGISTER ON LINE AT WWW.RDCK.BC.CA/RECREATION CONNECTION.

Notice to all Community Groups and Organizations.

If you would like you event mentioned in this event calendar please e-mail the information to Castlegar Recreation Department at casrec@rdck.bc.ca or call 365-3386 ext 0.

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Activism Peace Studies – Students Showcase SUBMITTED

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International Experiences – Mir Centre for Peace, Peace CafÊ, September 13 at 7 p.m.

Three Selkirk College Peace Studies students, Stesha Amos, Angelique Ahlstrom, and Angelica Duggan, travelled to Zambia and the Philippines in May to study conflict transformation in a cross-cultural setting. They will be speaking about their experience at the Mir Centre for Peace on Thursday, September 13th at 7 pm. “Selkirk College has partnered with the African Peacebuilding Institute in Zambia and the Mindanao Peacebuilding Institute in the Philippines to provide our peace studies students the opportunity to learn about global issues in African and Asian contexts�, states Randy Janzen, Chair

The Mir Centre for Peace is the site of the September 13 event.

of the Mir Centre for Peace. “It is crucial for our students to understand concepts of peace, healing and reconciliation from other perspectives.�

Selkirk students spent several weeks living, eating and studying with stu-

dents from all over Africa and Asia. “I was able to practice hands-on negotiation skills.

Also, many of the students in my class had first-hand experience with war and genocide – I learned so much from them�

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says Angelique Ahlstrom, one of the students who studies in Zambia.

Admission to the presentation is by donation. Refreshments will be served.

For more information, please phone 250-365-1234

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Sherstobitoff displays good conditioning, and iron will CRAIG LINDSAY Castlegar News Reporter

Curtis Sherstobitoff is usually content to stay in the background behind his wife – out-spoken Castlegar city councillor Sue HeatonSherstobitoff.

Last weekend, however, Curtis took centre stage as he took part in the Subaru Ironman Canada event in Penticton.

“It went really well,” he said. “It was a great experience. It was gruelling, very tiring, but it was a lot of fun.”

Sherstobitoff ’s inspiration for competing in his first Iron-

man was his oldest daughter Jordan who was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes in March of 2010.

The whole family was devastated by the news and is now driven by an awe inspiring determination and commitment to do what they can to find a cure for diabetes in the hopes of improving the lives of those living with the disease.

Sherstobitoff hoped to raise $10,000 for the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation (JDRF) but fell short.

“Jordan was diagnosed about two and a half years ago,” he

Curt Sherstobitoff in Ironman action.

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said. “At that time I had some health issues of my own. I buggered up my back and I was overweight. I was fed up and wanted to make some changes.”

Sherstobitoff began training for the Cyswong ‘n’ Fun Triathlon in Nelson just

over two years ago.

“We raised over $5,000 at the Cyswog.

This time, for the Ironman our goal was $10,000. We raised some, but fell short.

But we understand money is tight now but every little bit counts. So that was my real inspiration raise some funds and awareness, try to find a cure for diabetes.”

The Penticton Ironman consists of three stages: a 3.8km swim, a 180km bike ride, and lastly, a 42.2km run.

“I’m more of a biker,” said Sherstobitoff.

“Biking’s probably my strong suit. In the Ironman I

thought I would have trouble in the water. I practiced a lot in the water. I came out of there better than half the field. So I proved I was pretty good in the swim.”

Sherstobitoff found the run part was the toughest, coming after the swim and the bike.

“Running is the last thing you do,” he said. “And by that point you’re pretty tired.”

Despite being a strong cyclist, Sherstobitoff ’s experience on the bike at Ironman was not without it’s challenges.

“I came out of the water really well,” he

Coach Junker likes what he sees at camp CRAIG LINDSAY Castlegar News Reporter

After a successful training camp, the Castlegar Rebels are preparing for their first pre-season action which goes Sept.

7 in Fruitvale against the Beaver Valley Nitehawks.

The Nitehawks, of course, eliminated the Rebels in game seven of the second round of last year’s KIJHL play-offs. So expect a bit more intensity than usual despite the game being an exhibition.

Although both teams have lost big pieces from last year, they should both still be in the hunt for the Neil Murdoch Divi-

sion and possibly KIJHL titles.

“Training camp went really well,” said Rebels’ head coach Steve Junker. “We were really happy with it. We had a number of good kids out there. Obviously, it was a camp that was before a number of kids were heading off to Junior A. But we were able to make some good decisions that we are comfortable heading into our preseason schedule before we make some definite decisions.”

Junker says although the Rebs’ roster looks solid, it will be several weeks before it has settled in.

“It’s going to be a

wait and see for some guys, who will, unfortunately, be waiting on pins and needles,” he said. “Their play will determine whether they stay here or not.”

The Rebels will also know in a few weeks which Junior A cuts will play.

“Our plan is to have our roster pretty much set by the time the regular season starts,” said Junker. “You try to leave yourself a little bit of room to move, but at the same time we could be in a position where we’re really comfortable with our team and want to just go with that, which has pretty much been the

case for the last two seasons. We’ve carried our team right through and made very few moves. At least in comparison to other teams.”

Junker said the coaches are pleased with some of the players who showed up at camp.

“I won’t say surprises, but there were a few kids we weren’t sure about and they ended up showing well so we’re bringing them back,” he said.

“We’ll see how it goes. Obviously, the pre-season play is up a notch, another half step. So it’s another chance for guys to see if they can still compete and carry on through the sea-

son. We all know as the season goes on, the play moves up a notch again.”

For the time being, the Rebels are practicing hard and continuing to evaluate players as they prepare for the season.

“In a way, it’s like an extension of training camp,” said Junker.

“There are players being evaluated. We still have decisions to make and we have that time before the regular season starts.

So we’re going to use it to evaluate certain players we’re maybe not sure about and need to see more of.

So we’ll take a look at them in practices and in games.”

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said. “I was strong on the bike but toward the end, about 30 kilometres from Penticton I had some issues with my back tire.”

Sherstobitoff figured he had a slow leak, so he refilled the back tire with some CO2 cartridges he had.

“I wanted to get it full again,” he said. “I got on my bike again and within about five kilometres it was flat again.

“I had to decide whether to change the tire, which would’ve taken me another 1520 minutes or take a chance and put in the last cartridge and

make my way into town and pray I don’t wipe out and kill myself.”

At that point, Sherstobitoff was at the top of a big hill with what he estimated as a nine per cent grade for about eight kilometres.

“I just tucked it and went about 80 km/h,” he said. “I was just praying I wouldn’t wipe out. But I made it into town and I’m still here.”

Sherstobitoff finished with a time of 15 hours, 34 minutes, and 25 seconds good for 290th out of 325 athletes in the mens 45-49 division.

CORRECTION The “Rebel release schedule” story in the Aug. 30 Castlegar News had the dates for the 2011-12 season. We apologize for any inconvenience.

The Castlegar Rebels Junior A Hockey Club has released their 2012-13 schedule.

The Rebels kick off with four exhibition games starting on Sept. 7 against arch-rival Beaver Valley in Fruitvale starting at 7 p.m.

The two teams play in Castlegar at the Complex the next night (Saturday, Sept. 8) at 7:30 p.m.

On Sunday, Sept. 9, the Rebs host Nelson at the Complex for a 2 p.m. match.

The exhibition schedule concludes with a Tuesday (Sept. 11) game, versus Nelson in the Queen City at 7 p.m.

The Rebels open up their regular season on Friday, Sept. 14 with a road game in Nelson against the Leafs starting at 7 p.m.

The next night, Sept. 15, the two teams play in Castlegar at the Complex starting at 7:30 p.m.

In all the Rebs play eight regular season games in September, including four home dates.

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E-mail resume to: jobs@ advantage-engine.ca or fax to: (1)780-622-4409

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Trades, Technical

Yoga Yoga - Fall Sessions begins Sept 17th Register/Drop In NEW Restorative Yoga

Therapy Janice Ferraro 365-5428 underthesunyoga.ca

Financial Services Attract money like a magnet for a Free CD Call 250-304-4040 DROWNING IN Debt? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30%, or cut debts 70% thru Settlements.

Avoid bankruptcy! Free consultation. Toll Free 1 877-5563500 www.mydebtsolution.com GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?

Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: it’s that simple.

Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161.

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Legal Services CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

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WANTED: TICKETED “B” WELDERS, ELECTRICIANS AND MILLWRIGHTS

Applicants must be flexible scheduling and trade lines.

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Interfor offers a competitive wage and benefits package as outlined in the USW Southern Interior Master Agreement.

Interested candidates are invited to submit resumes by September 14, 2012 to Interfor’s front office in Castlegar. Candidates can also submit their resume by mail, fax or email to: PO Box 3728, Castlegar, BC V1N 3W4 Fax #: (604) 422-3252 Email: taumi.mccreight@interfor.com We thank all applicants in advance, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Pets & Livestock

Lessons/Training OBEDIENCE CLASSES Starting Sept 19, 2012 Instructed by a certified Master Trainer Classes include: Beginner & intermediate levels Hand Signals Distance control Small classes insure one on one instruction For more info or to register call Angie 250-365-7370 or 365-4924

Garage Sales ROBSON 3134 Waldie Ave Household, tools, books lots of old stuff/antiques Sat, Sept 8th, 8-12 noon

Heavy Duty Machinery

Grand Forks: For sale by owner. Beautiful retirement living in a 55+ gated community (Clifton Estates). Built in 2008, this well built 2 bdrm rancher, with 2.5 baths, hardwood flrs, gas fireplace, central air, all amenities close within walking distance. Great for snowbirds.

Beautiful landscaping with westerly views of valley. By Appt only. $279,900. Call or leave msg. 250-442-6975.

Misc. for Sale

ROBSON 2 Bdrm 1 Bath Riverview near school & bus Renovated 1200 sq ft Main, 780 upper open floor comes with all appliances & extra Fridge & Freezer hardwood floors throughout Beautifully landscaped patio & firepit, deck & 2 shops asking $240,000.

Phone 250-365-1166

12 ‘ Lund Boat w/7.5 Mercury Good Cond $1200 OBO, ShurLift 1000 Crane Hoist on HD roller stand $600 OBO, 1000# Howe Weigh Scale $400 OBO, Antique “White” Treadle Sewing Machine Good Cond $350 OBO 825-0076 30’ Tri-Axle Flat deck Goose neck, Brand new, reeve hitch Call Harley 250-442-3386 or after 6 pm & weekend 250-444-0168 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 & save money with your own bandmill.

Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info and DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com /400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

Small ads, BIG deals!

Misc. Wanted Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Silver Coins etc.

Available now: 250-863-3082

Musical Instruments MUSIC TEACHERS wanted for guitar, voice, piano, etc.

Must be creative and inspiring.

Ph.778-476-5917. Visit Maeve Lily School of Music on Facebook. Lesson inquiries welcome.

Sporting Goods Used 13’ Canoe including 2 paddles + vest + brackets to store $250 352-6804

Real Estate

Chihuahua puppies, many colours, healthy, very small dogs. 250-442-2604.

Acreage for Sale

Building Supplies OLD Crawford Bay School Demolition Sale: -Fluorescent Lights -Plywood -Solid Plywood Cabinets Ceiling Tile -Glulam Beams (assorted sizes) -Insulation -2x8 and 2x10 wood beams - Harwood Flooring Various Fixtures - Solid Wood Doors -Benches ( wood and steele) - Rubber Mats (assorted sizes) Several othe items for recycle Call Jim @(778)836-5955 or email dan@allwestdemo.com

Houses For Sale

A- STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges / Equipment Wheel loaders JD 644E & 544A / 63’ & 90’ Stiff boom 5th wheel crane trucks/Excavators EX200-5 & 892D-LC / Small forklifts / F350 C/C “Cabs”20’40’45’53’ New/ Used/ Damaged /Containers Semi Trailers for Hiway & StorageCall 24 Hrs 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Pets

Merchandise for Sale

Lake. 4 k to Ashram 4 k to Riondel & beach. 2 3/4 acres & 2 storey unfinished (but furnished) “Small is Beautiful” cabin.

Good benches for building, one with lake view. In Aug. appraised at $170,000 but older, flexible vendor open to offers & might carry part of mortgage for suitable person or couple.

For info & viewing please call : 1-780-566-0707

3.29 Flat Acre in Krestova with water, 25 mins to Nelson or Castlegar 250-359-7861 FRUITVALE, 1acre; power, water, government cert. perk test. $120,000. 250-368-5711

For Sale By Owner

BY OWNER $162,000 2 BD/1BA Beautiful Bungalow, Grand Forks. Enjoy a wonderful yard with a Mountain View, great neighborhood. View on ComFree listing is at: http://comfree.com/333850

Mobile Homes & Parks RETIRE IN Beautiful Southern BC, Brand New Park. Affordable Housing. COPPER RIDGE. Manufactured Home Park, New Home Sales. Keremeos, BC. Ask us about our Free Rent option! Please cal 250-462-7055. www.copperridge.ca

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent SELKIRK MANOR CEDAR MANOR 1 & 2 Bedroom Apt Call 250-304-3026 250-365-3034

Mobile Homes & Pads ROBSON Mobile Home for rent, Refer & Criminal check required, Call 250-304-3430

Homes for Rent BEAUTIFUL NEWER HOUSE FOR RENT IN THE SLOCAN LAKE AREA. AVAILABLE OCT 1st • 4 Bedroom-2 Bath on 2 Acres • Red Mtn. Road above SILVERTON w/ Valhalla views + quiet privacy • N/S , Open to keeping animals • 10 min. drive to Slocan Lake and Village amenities • Storage, treehouses, good access all year round • Minimum 1 Yr Lease • W/D Hookups, F/S plus Earth -Woodstove • $1250 negotiable with proper care of house, land + gardens • References Required • Secure Income Essential • Serious Inquiries Only Call: 250-362-7681 or Mobile 250-231-2174 Email: monikas_2010@ hotmail.com

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CASTLEGAR N. 2 Bdrm House (Main floor) near schools & bus stop, suitable for college students or mature adults, F/S, N/P, N/S, $700/mth + shared utilities, Avail Sept 29th, references required 250-513-1950 CASTLEGAR Spacious 4 Bdrm house, available Sept 1st. Located on Columbia Ave, 2.5 Bathrooms garage & large backyard. $1350/mth + utilities For more information please call: 250-304-8088 ROBSON Cute, Clean Updated 1 Bdrm House deck, carport, shed, garden $850/mth 250-304-2944 W.TRAIL, 2BDRM., living room, hardwood floors, updated kitchen, basement, covered porch. $800./mo. + utilities.

N/S, N/P. References required. 604-649-9365

Shared Accommodation FURNISHED room for rent in newer South Castlegar home.

Private bath, living room, TV, fridge, wireless internet, shared laundry and kitchen.

Utilities included, NS, NP. Available immediately. $500/mo 365-0006 Shared Accommodation Fully furnished 3 bdrm Home located across from Complex amenities close by includes transit, shopping, restaurants & recreation centre Call FYI 250-365-2839

Suites, Lower 1bdrm lower suite, new and spacious, Woodland Park area, W/D, Oct 1st $750/mo utilities incl, 250-365-7405 CASTLEGAR, Ground level studio suite for rent, bright & spacious with separate entrance F/S, , W/D, utilities & wifi incl, $750/mth, Avail immediately 250-304-5289 CASTLEGAR SOUTH 1 Bdrm Basement suite in quiet 4-plex Clean, spacious & bright Laundry available, N/S, N/S $600/mth incl utilities Avail Oct 1st, 250-352-5659 or 250-687-0557

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International Forest Products Ltd. is looking for ticketed “B” Welder with Millwrighting experience, Electricians and Millwrights to join our lumber manufacturing facility in Castlegar, BC. The skilled individuals must be self motivated, able to work on their own and in a team environment.

KOOTENAY HOME Maintenance & Handyman Services.

Please contact Jeff @ 250-505-9693

Furniture Good Used Furnishing Warehouse, Trail, Complete Household furnishing, Second Hand Store & Warehouse Call 250-367-9939 anytime Help Recycle

GREAT STARTER HOME &/OR INVESTMENT ON RIONDEL RD. above Kootenay

Rentals CASTLEGAR - 2 Bdrm, dbl carport private. NS/NP. 2 mins from DT. $900/mth + utilities. No pets Available immediately 304-8185 or 365-6471

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Recreational/Sale For Sale - 1998, 27’ Sportsmaster Trailer. Sleeps up to 8 People. Twin Bunks, Pull-out Couch, Table Folds Down and Queen Pillow-top Mattress in Front Bedroom. Air Conditioner, 3 Burner Stove, Oven, Large Bathroom with Tub, 2 x 30lb Propane Tanks. Very Clean and in Excellent Condition! Asking $9,700. Located in Nakusp.

Please call 250-265-9990 or email: tzanier@hotmail.ca for more info. **WANTED** Looking for small short box truck camper or camperette in good shape. Phone 250-6938883, leave message.

Trucks & Vans 2000 Ford Explorer XLS, P/W, V6 auto, 170,000 km, very clean. $5,300 obo. 250-4420122, 250-493-1807.

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2007 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 5.3 Z71, skid plates, 4 inch lift kit with brand new rims & tires.

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2008 15’ Lund Boat, 2008 20 hp mercury outbroad 4 stroke long shaft manual 2008 easy load trailer, mint condition $7500 250-442-3037

Castlegar News Thursday, September 6, 2012

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Community The Thomas Alan Budd Foundation presents 2012 Cops for Kids KELOWNA, BC [August 31, 2012] – 22 riders and six support people from RCMP and supporting enforcement agencies within South East District will embark on this year’s annual Cops for Kids Ride on Friday, September 7th. The 2012 Ride, presented by The Thomas Alan Budd Foundation, will take the team across the South Eastern corner of British Columbia, to raise awareness and essential funds for children in medical, physical or traumatic crisis. Over the tenday journey, Cops for Kids riders will cycle into 18 different communities across South Eastern British Columbia, facing some challenging terrain and possible inclement weather conditions along the way.

The route includes the assent and decent of two mountains passes: the Anarchist Mountain and Blueberry Paulsen, which involve significant elevation changes.

These encounters will remind each rider of the challenges that some children, our

Ambassadors, face on a daily basis and it will serve to keep them focused to complete their journey to help better the lives of these children. Many of these little Ambassadors will meet the riders in their hometowns.

As a part of the 2012 Cops for Kids Ride, our team will be arriving in your community on Sunday September 9th from Grand Forks at approximately 3:30 p.m. Boston Pizza in Castlegar where we will be doing some community presentations to local children, meet with local media and we hope to have dignitaries present.

“These riders tackle a gruelling journey across South Eastern B.C. to raise money for children in need, and I’m honoured to be a part of such an event that helps children in our communities,” said presenting sponsor Tom Budd. “These children require medical equipment, mobility and learning aids that aren’t covered by government funding, and Cops for Kids is able to provide these

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crucial funds because of this event.”

Cops for Kids are grateful for the generosity shown by all of our communities.

“Our riders join us from across the region, and they’ve each raised a minimum of $2,000 through vari-

ous fundraising efforts in their own community. During the ride, local community groups, restaurants, and hotels generously extend their hospitality to our team. Saving on these costs allows us to put all of our efforts

towards the children,” boasts Ride Captain, Julio Krenz. “We are very honoured to be welcomed into each community with such open arms.”

To follow the team or to make a donation please visit the website at www.copsforkids.

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Add your favourite dressing to flavour and serve as a side dish. Or you can sauté it with garlic and onions and top with lemon juice and a sprinkle of salt. When cooking grains such as rice or quinoa you can add a large handful of chopped kale and some fresh herbs to the pot and let it cook with the grain.

Lemon Kale 2 Tbsp canola oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp pepper 1 tsp lemon rind, grated ½-1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice (depend-

ing on preference) 10 cups kale, chopped ¾ cup water In large pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, salt and pepper and cook until softened.

Stir in kale and lemon rind. Continue to stir for about a minute or until the kale is slightly wilted. Add 3/4 cup water; cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until kale is tender (about 10 minutes). Finally, stir in the lemon juice and cook uncovered for another minute or two until the liquid has cooked off. Serve as a side dish. Pairs well with fish.

-Simone Jennings, IH Nutritionist

THRILLIONAIRE MEAL & REVEAL NIGHT Dine for $10 and get $5 to $50 in FREE SLOT PLAY. Bring this coupon to a participating* BC Casino or Chances on Wednesday and Thursday nights between 5 and 9pm, from August 22 to September 27, to get the $10 entrée special. After dining, take this coupon along with your receipt to Guest Services to get your mystery gaming chip with $5 to $50 in FREE slot play.

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*Redeemable at participating BC Casinos or Chances locations. See bccasinosandchances.com for locations and details. Restaurant operating hours and entrée offerings may vary by location. Present this coupon to restaurant staff upon seating. One coupon is valid for up to 4 guests. Each guest pays $10 and receives a special menu entrée. Guest(s) may only redeem one coupon per day. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Meal promotion excludes tax, tips and alcohol charges. Some restrictions may apply. Promotion is subject to change. No cash value. Mystery gaming chips are limited in quantity and free slot play is available only while mystery gaming chips last. Offer valid on Wednesdays and Thursdays between 5 and 9 pm from August 22 – September 27, 2012.

If you gamble, use your GameSense. Must be 19+ to play.

Thursday, September 6, 2012 Castlegar News

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