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Castlegar News and Canadian Tire employees get together Wednesday to promote the upcoming Jersey (Sports) Day coming up this Friday.

The effort, in support of Canadian Tire’s “Jumpstart” program takes place Friday at the store, and the Rebels game that night at 7:30.

Wear your jersey to the game. Pictured at left, from left, are Cindy Amaral, Craig Lindsay and Chris Hopkyns of the Castlegar News, Nick Ahlefeld and Mike Shannon from Canadian Tire and Jim Sinclair of the News.

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“Childsplay” gives message to SHSS: Bullying Sucks CRAIG LINDSAY Castlegar News Reporter

With files from Childsplay presss release Vancouver-based punk band Childsplay brought its “Bullying Sucks” tour to Stanley Humphries Secondary School in Castlegar on Tuesday.

Around 100 kids from the school were on hand to check out the young rockers.

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Has Fire, Leeza Perehudoff, Jessica Auger, and Katie ClemansGibbons also performed at the show.

Childsplay decided to undertake the “Bullying Sucks” tour as a response to the bullying they encountered in high school.

As William Hooley, Childsplay’s bassist puts it, “Music is an escape from bullying, playing an album won’t yell at you for being the way you are, it will make you feel

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better about it. Society pumps kids full of fear regardless. The last thing kids need to fear are their peers; they should stand strong beside them.”

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Hearne takes job in Kelowna, will stay on council until June CRAIG LINDSAY Castlegar News Reporter

A progression in his career means Castlegar city councillor Russ Hearne will be leaving Castlegar, but not right away.

“I haven’t resigned (from council) yet,” he said. “I’ll continue working until the summer. I’ll be living here and working out of here until July of August of 2013. So I’ll be sticking around for a bit.”

Since Hearne will leave Castlegar before his three-year term as councillor is done, the city will have to have a by-election to replace him.

Hearne and his family have lived in Castlegar for 16 years and he has been a part of three consecutive councils. He has been manager of the local Andrew Sherret location the whole time.

“I recently was promoted to regional manager, so I look after all of Southern B.C., including the Okanagan and all the way up to Prince George,” he said. “So with that it’s just too difficult to do (the job) out of here. Too much commute time.

So I’ll be relocating

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to Kelowna. With my daughter having one more year of high school left, we’re going to live here and work out of here until she graduates. And then we’ll move on.”

“I look after all of Southern B.C. including the Okanagan and all the way up to Prince George.”

Russ Hearne Hearne has enjoyed his time in the area.

“I’ve been on council for awhile and I like it,” he said.

“Castlegar’s been a great place to live. I love it here and I love the people here. I see it as a place I may one day retire in. But this opportunity’s come forward and I can’t really turn it down.”

He is pleased with the many accomplish-

ments he and council have achieved in his time here.

“We’ve done a lot of great things,” said Hearne. “I’m really proud of our new city hall that I was part of.

I’m part of the recycling program we’ve been able to introduce. The yard waste/ recycling and all those great moves towards energy reduction. I’m really proud to work with the staff and community, that have made it easy. We’ve had to deal with the rec centre and the Pioneer ice. That didn’t go the way we hoped but it went the way the community wanted. I’m hoping we can get something moving before I’m done.

Lots of good things.”

Over the years, Hearne has watched his son move through minor hockey and his daughter through dance. “I think those things have been great,” he said. He has been involved with Rotary and the Chamber of Commerce and has volunteered at many local community events and festivals.

“I like the community and always have,” he said. “It’s been the greatest place I’ve ever

lived.”

Although Hearne wouldn’t outright dismiss the idea, he said he doesn’t plan on pursing a council spot in Kelowna.

“I went into council not as a career or (through) dreams of higher office,” he said.

“I did it because I love my community and it fit with the job I do.

Kelowna’s a pretty big centre and I don’t know if I would want to make politics my full-time job. I really like my job and the company I work for.

I see myself being involved with something there but not politics - too much of a time commitment there.”

He may be known as one of the “three amigos” with fellow councillors Kevin Chernoff and Deb McIntosh, but Hearne has always been his own man. Not afraid to court controversy over issues such as urban chickens, Hearne has been firm but fair in his convictions.

His sense of humour and unique look at issues will be missed at council, by the media, and public who enjoy his often out-of-thebox answers to typical queries.

Quickly quelled Students and staff at Stanley Humphries Secondary School in Castlegar were evacuated on Tuesday at around noon after a fire alarm was pulled. Castlegar Fire crews appeared on the scene and quickly dealt with the situation. There was a small fire in a garbage bin that had been taken outside by one of the teachers, according to sources.

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Fund-raiser set up for Pines Bible Camp CRAIG LINDSAY Castlegar News Reporter

When he heard about the tragedy at Pines Bible Camp this summer, Dave Grantham knew he had to do something to help out.

Grantham, owner

of M&M Meats in Castlegar, decided to put on a barbecue in front of his store.

“Everyone who has kids in this community knows someone that goes to the Pines Bible Camp,” he said.

“We decided to help out by having a fund-

raiser on Saturday, Sept. 29 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. with all proceeds going to the camp.”

Pines Bible Camp, which is near Grand Forks, was hit by a severe storm on July 20.

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Truth and Conciliation addressed Justice Murray Sinclair was the invited speaker, a guest of the Mir Lecture Series, at the Brilliant Cultural Centre on Sept. 21. Mr. Sinclair’s presentation followed a function at the centre observing the International Day of Peace.

The commission Mr. Sinclair plays a significant role in was created for the purpose of addressing the wrongs done to aboriginal families over the course of many decades through the practice of forcibly placing First Nations children in residential schools.

Financial settlements have been part of the efforts to make amends for the painful emotional and physical experiences of thousands of children. While Mr. Sinclair pointed out that those payments do not “heal” the wounds...they indicate an acknowledgement of mistreatment and a willingness by authorities to accept responsibility for past policies.

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Twin Rivers Elem. in line for equipment upgrades JIM SINCLAIR Castlegar News Editor

School District No. 20 briefs The Board of Education, in its Sept. 24 meeting at Blueberry Creek Community School, gave first and second reading to a Capital Project Amendment bylaw which would provide benefits to three schools in the district.

The amount is $146, 893 and would be allocated between Twin Rivers Elementary in Castlegar, Rossland Secondary and Glenmerry Elementary in Trail.

The Rossland and Castlegar institutions would each receive funding in the amount of $50,000, for new, and replacement, respectively.

The remaining amount of $46,893 would be directed to Glenmerry for PAC reimbursement.

Blended Learning concept A delegation led off the Monday evening meeting – its presentation stretching to well over an hour due to the interest shown by trustees.

Principal Karen Lavender and Vice Principal Mike Vanness delivered a progress report on the “Blended Learning� model that is being followed in the school for the first time this year.

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RSS Vice Principal Mike Vanness uses video aid in describing “Blended Learning� model to SD 20 Board of Education on Sept. 24.

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excitedly provided details to the board, emphasizing the upto-date nature of the environment. A basic component of the learning model is a greater responsibility given to students to learn in ways that best suit them. “Blended Learning� it is described: The Convergence of online and Face to Face Education.�

The curriculum, as set out by the Ministry of Education, said Lavender, has not changed.

The principal invited trustees to visit the school, and visit often to see how the model works as it becomes more and more familiar to students and staff.

Driutti elected Trustees Jen Carter (nomiated by Mickey Kinakin) and Toni Driutti (nominated

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ning) each agreed to let their names stand in a board election for representative on the BC School Trustees Association. Trustee Driutti was chosen.

Joining worldwide movement Fighting for peace is like shouting for silence,� – Teacher Lisa Markin to the assemblage for the International Day of Peace observance at the Brilliant Cultural Centre on Sept. 22.

An all-ages gathering of close to 100 people attended an hour-long ceremony Friday evening at the Brilliant Cultural Centre. Songs were sung and several speakers, including J.J. Verigin of the Union of Spiritual Communities of Christ addressed the crowd on the desirability of reducing, and eliminating conict around the world.

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Staff additions Superintendent Greg Luterbach was away on other business on Monday night, but later confirmed that there will be a number of new faces with the district this school year. “We’re continuing to get our staff in line,� said Luterbach on Sept. 26. “We’ve had some new students arrive so we’ve had to hire some additional teaching staff.

We’re also looking for some additional bus drivers. “We know we’ve got a lot of talent in the community and we’re always trying to add people to our team who can make a positive difference.�

Tamping tandem Rotarian volunteers get set on Sept. 24 to further prepare the surface of the new “Green Gymâ€? being installed for the beneďŹ t of the community at Twin Rivers Park. The service club has a massive effort planned this weekend to ensure the facility will open, hopefully by mid-October.

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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

Going easy on the sights The best neighbour is obviously a good neighbour and what that amounts to, basically, is someone who is considerate of others.

Good neighbours don’t litter, and that could be because they’re considerate of what others think, or it just bugs them to see garbage strewn about.

They also know that litter is not just what ends up on the ground, but in all too many cases, something that gets stapled or nailed to a telephone pole.

This may be picking nits but in the opinion of some, the moment a garage/ yard/moving sale has elapsed the signs advertising them become a public nuisance. It’s the same with campaign signs at election time – the moment the polls close, the stopwatch is running and the sooner a candidate deals with his or her signs, the better everyone likes it.

With the yard sales these days there are more and more vendors opting for the optic pink, orange or green signs. They probably work and most everyone should hope so. Why wouldn’t they want their neighbour to clear out some clutter and make some cash while they’re at it?

Perhaps a lost pet sign would warrant a bit more leeway, but still, let’s not leave them up for someone else to eventually deal with.

Let’s have a heart and cut out some of the sight pollution antagonizing our neighbours.

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A lofty trip in Iowa “You’re going where?” I was asked time and again. “What’s in Iowa?” was the query. I really didn’t know the answers before I went, but now I think it was one of the best holidays we ever had.

Wonderful people hosted us in their homes. During our 13 days in four Iowa cities, we stayed with four different families, which was the same for each of the five couples on the trip. Our various hosts were ultra-friendly and completely accommodating. They cooked for us, they drove us to interesting events and locations, they partied with us, they took us to stimulating restaurants, and they gave us beds to sleep on.

Exceptional tours and events were set up for us. We toured an ice cream factory, a distillery, the Isadora Bloom factory, the gigantic John Deere combine assembly factory, a button museum, a massive Cargill hog slaughterhouse, an Amish furniture factory, an Amish farm, a car-crusher factory called Al-John, a giant city market, a state Capitol building, a turn-of-the century mansion, a Federal Jobs Centre, a local college, and a hot-air balloon museum.

Several excursions blew us away.

We went to a wharf in the Quad Cities and boarded a magnificent Craig Lindsay Reporter

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yacht for a peaceful cruise down the Mississippi. In Muscatine, a city of 22,000, a local Rotarian owned a paddle-wheeler boat, and we were given a private tour of the Mississippi in that location.

Important museums and art galleries took our breath away. We were taken to West Branch, Iowa, a small town where one of the U.S. presidents, Herbert Hoover, was born.

It was neat to follow his career as a businessman and reformer, and to explore the years of 1929-1933 when he was President.

Alexia and I were privileged to visit the Grant Wood Centre in Eldon, Iowa. In this small town, the artist Grant Wood saw the house with the strange windows that he used in his painting “American Gothic.” Two representative Iowa figures stand humorless in front of this quaint Iowan house. The woman has her hair done up in a bun and the man has rimless glasses, coveralls, and holds a pitchfork.

We donned 1930’s farm clothes, stood in front of the house, and had our picture taken. In this case, it might be called “Canadian Gothic— photo.”

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anola hot-air balloon grounds where balloonists brought their hot-air balloons for us to ride. They took us across town to a launch site and began setting up. All the equipment was stored in small trailers and vans, and soon they had the balloons laid out on the grass. Next came getting the carrying-basket ready with the propane tanks and the 18,000 BTU flame thrower.

I helped hold the 90,000 cubic feet-of-air balloon open as they blew cold air into it using two large fans.

Then our pilot Al injected hot flame into the middle and it began to expand and flipped straight up. We clambered into the basket, and Al’s crew could barely keep the it in place till we were set.

Then a few blasts of the flame thrower above our heads, and the balloon swiftly rose. In a few seconds, we were hundreds of feet in the air looking out over the city and watching the earth recede beneath us.

How to describe the sensation? It was simply peaceful and extremely quiet up there. It felt like a kind of weightlessness, what an eagle might feel soaring on an air current.

It was perfect—and fit in perfectly with all the other activities we’d experienced in Iowa and with Iowans.

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Milena is a German student who recently had an extended visit in Castlegar How are you?

I am very well.

Slowly, I got used to the German school system again. It is quite a difference but it isn´t that hard.

The other students and my teachers are mostly very delightful and I am content with the courses I selected.

Math and English are a little bit underchallenging but the teachers are great. In English we are talking about globalization. My teacher has a British accent and in my class there are only nine other students of which two were in the States for a year. I joined the student council or however you call it.

Besides that, I am in the drama group now where we might perform Shakespeare´s Macbeth. There are some plays we have to select from. I would love to make Macbeth, though.

I also joined the Rotaract Club here; I actually didn’t join it yet, but I went there twice. When I have been there a few more times they will probably ask me to join.

I like them; most of them are at university or finished already.

The projects of the club are for example helping people with MS, Supporting the Clinic Clowns, or helping with the food bank.

I am also swimming a little bit but not as much as with the Aquanauts. I am not that motivated without a team. In my P.E. class from school we did rope skipping today which was so incredibly exhausting. I was so tired after that.

Last Wednesday, I visited the factory where they make the Hannover Newpaper with the Rotaract

club. That was pretty interesting and it was so huge.

Tomorrow, my family and I will take the train to the Netherlands to celebrate my grandpa´s 80th birthday and my aunt’s Dutch Doctor title.

She is going to have a huge celebration with over a hundred guests.

On Sunday, I have to come back early to sing a concert with my choir. It is a big one and our conductor is a little bit concerned that we don´t fill the entire room.

It has about 1,000 seats. Everyone from Castlegar should fly here just for the concert!

By the way, I decided that I should better become a jaw surgeon so I can actually operate on children with cleft palate and perform orthognatic surgery which sounds so interesting. To become a jaw surgeon I only have to go to university for about 15 years because I have to study medicine as well as dentistry. But the last five years I actually work already. I have to finish school with mar 1.1 to get to university immediately. That might be a bit stressful because I need about 95-98 per cent in all my subjects (I have 11 which count differently). I can try it at least.

Tomorrow, autumn begins here and it is already freezing cold.

In the morning I have to wear gloves when I ride my bike. It is below 10°C. Brrrr. But I love the cold!

Well, it might be a good idea to study a little bit for school.

I hope you are all well! I miss you!

-Love, Milena Gramann PS: I forgot that I updated my website a little bit with some pictures. www.milena g r am an n . we e bly. com

Regarding seniors’ health First of all we want to thank reporter Craig Lindsay for his excellent and very thorough coverage of the Sept. 13 presentation in Castlegar by B.C. Ombudsperson Kim Carter.

Also speaking was Bruce Ronayne who had been in charge of the Ombudsperson’s recent investigation into the care of B.C. seniors.

After hearing them speak, we are most impressed with the scope and thoroughness of her recent investigation into the state of seniors’ care in our province.

This landmark study, which included extensive consultation with seniors and professionals throughout B.C., highlighted the serious problems seniors face in accessing affordable, high quality home and community based services such as home support, home nursing and residential care.

Following the investigation a final report “The Best of Care, Getting it Right for Seniors in B.C.” was issued, containing 176 recommendations to improve seniors’ care.

The full report is available online at www.bcombudsperson.ca/seniors The provincial government’s stated goal is to support seniors as they age so that they live safely and comfortably in their own homes and communities. To date, however, the government refuses to commit the resources and infrastructure needed to rebuild B.C.’s Home and Community care system as well as to implement the comprehensive recommendations in the Ombudsperson’ report.

We strongly encourage the Castlegar News to continue to follow this story and to write more stories

about the situation in Castlegar with regard to seniors’ care. There are knowledgeable people in this community - most especially seniors - who know what is and isn’t happening and would be very supportive of having a public forum to highlight issues and solutions. Castlegar & District Health Watch will also continue to promote implementation of this report, especially as it pertains to local needs.

We also encourage readers of this paper to let the BC Health Minister, Margaret MacDiarmid, Dr. R. Halpenny, IHA CEO and Katrine Conroy, our MLA and Seniors’ Critic know your thoughts and concerns about “Getting it Right for Seniors” in the West Kootenay.

Please contact me if you want more information, including addresses for these individuals, a print copy of the Report or an excellent 14 page summary.

Celebrate Sports Day in Canada

by wearing a Jersey on September 28!

Join this local event and you’ll be one of over a million Canadians who are coming together for the love of the game.

CASTLEGAR REBELS VS NORTH OKANAGAN KNIGHTS SEPT. 28, 2012 7:30PM CASTLEGAR REC CENTRE

WEAR YOUR JERSEY TO THE GAME! Please join us in supporting the local Jumpstart program. Canadian Tire will be handing out Jumpstart balls at the game for a twoonie donation.

Batting Cage & Speed Gun - Test your speed

My black lab was hit on hwy 3A just past the junction going to Nelson. She was eight years old, moved fairly slowly due to hip problems and the person who hit her did not even stop to check if she was still alive. So she laid there suffering until I went for my walk and found her.

I cannot believe someone can be so cold-hearted. There were no skid marks so they did not even try to avoid her. She never wanders down to the highway so not sure why this day or time. This happened last Friday at around 5:45 a.m. - 6 a.m.

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There will be a

- wear a jersey or a track suit.

Ceremonial Puck Drop.

Coupons

Get in the game at cbcsports.ca/sportsday

-Bud Godderis Castlegar & District Health Watch 250-265-5077

Motorist didn’t stick around

$1 off

Kootenay Gallery of Art presents...

Sunday Concert Series 2012-2013 Admission n $1 $12 2 - Gallery Members $10

September 30th @ Kootenay Gallery

La Cafamore Quartet November 18th @ Castlegar United Church

This concert sponsored by:

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This concert sponsored by:

Kootenay Brass Quintet

December 9th @ Castlegar United Church

Lizzy Hoyt Trio

January 27th @ Kootenay Gallery

Bessie Wapp Quartet February 24th @ Kootenay Gallery

Van Django

March 24th @ Kootenay Gallery

Noemi Kiss & Rita Dean April 14th @ Kootenay Gallery

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Thursday, September 27, 2012 Castlegar News

Community Calendar

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

Upcoming

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

SEPT. 28 - FRIDAY NIGHT BLUEGRASS OPEN MIC - At Blueberry

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

Creek Community School from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. No charge.

Everyone welcome. Next one Oct. 26.

SEPT. 28/29 - LIFE CHAIN - Sat-

urday Sept. 29, Victoria St., TRAIL 1-2 p.m. Also: Sunday.

Sept. 30th , Canadian Tire / Hwy 3A intersection, CASTLEGAR 2-3 pm Help convey the message that unborn human life has value and adoption is the loving option.

SEPT. 29 - BBQ FUNDRAISER FOR PINES BIBLE CAMP - M&M Meat

Shop in Castlegar will host a bbq on Saturday September 29 from 10-4:00 to help raise money for the full restoration of Pine’s Bible Camp in Grand Forks, after the deadly storm there this summer which killed a young boy.

We in the West Kootenays all know people that have enjoyed time at the camp, so I think it’s only fair that we all join together to help a popular destination in a neighbouring community when we can!

SEPT. 30 - DOUKHOBOR DISCOVERY CENTRE NATIONAL RECOGNITION CEREMONY - The official

ceremony will be held at the centre beginning at 1:00 pm followed by refreshments and local entertainment. One of these plaques recognizes the National Historical significance of the Doukhobor migration from Saskatchewan to B.C., which happens to be the largest migration in Canada.

The other plaque recognizes Peter V. Veregin as a person of National Historic significance.

OCT. 6-7 THE SONS OF NORWAY GROUP is hosting a workshop

on Norwegian Folk dancing sponsered by the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance.

Interested persons please call 250-365-1017.

OCT. 7 - CASTLEGAR UNITED CHURCH CELEBRATES 90 YEARS -

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 Communi-

ty 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.

OCT. 24 - BOOK CLUB DISCUSSION

- at 7 p.m.. Castlegar United Church, 809 Merry Creek Road (365-8337). Next Book Club discussion. Sarah’s Key by Tatiana de Rosnay. You are invited to read the book and join us.

NOV. 11 - CHANGE OF SERVICE AT CASTLEGAR UNITED CHURCH, 809

Merry Creek Road (365-8337).

9;00 a.m. pot luck continental breakfast. 9.30-10.30 service.

This gives people time to get to the cenotaph

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: SHARING DINNER POT.

All are welcome to join us and if you have had connections with our congregation in the past or have visitors that weekend who have we would love to see you

You are welcome for a hot meal Tuesdays at 12 noon starting on Oct. 2 at the Cadet Hall on 8th Avenue in Castlegar, two blocks from the library. No charge.

Sponsored by the Stonesoup committee. All are welcome!

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

ONGOING: TRAIL & DISTRICT HARMONY CHOIR LOOKING FOR MEMBERS - Directed by Au-

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

drey Bisset and accompanied

by Maureen Lewis, the choir meets 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.

ONGOING: FRIDAY YOUTH PROGRAM AT BLUEBERRY CREEK - Are you

a youth in Castlegar looking for something to do on Friday nights? Why not check out the Friday Night Youth program at Blueberry Creek Community School? Manager Cindy Cropley and team ensure a fun, safe night for kids in the area to watch a movie in Blueberry’s very own movie theatre, play games and sports in the gym and just hang out with friends.

For grades K - 5, the program time is 6:30-8pm and for grades 6 and up, the program happens from 8-10pm. Check out the B.C.C.S. facebook page for movie listings and other information or phone 250-3657201.

ONGOING: THE CASTLEGAR & DISTRICT HOSPITAL AUXILIARY TREASURE SHOP - located at 210 -

11th Avenue (across from the Library) is having a 2 for 1 sale commencing Monday, October 1 - October 6/12 on all bedding, table linens, towels, curtains and placemats.

Halloween costumes and décor are on display now, ready and waiting for your pleasure!

The Treasure Shop is always happy to receive volunteer help from Monday - Saturday during the day or our Wednesday evening workshop. Please stop in and pick up an application form.

A new Silent Auction will be up and running in the near future so come in and browse over the many treasures that will be up for bidding.

Telephone 250-365-7317 prior to dropping off your valued donations if at all possible.

Just a reminder that we are openMonday through Thursday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Fridays & Saturdays from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. (closed Sundays and all Stat Holidays) Visit the Hospital Gift Shop now offering 30% off on all baby/children’s summer clothing. The new winter styles are on order so stop by and check them out once they have arrived.

ONGOING: ALPHA GROUP - 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.

ONGOING: SPECIAL OLYMPICS CASTLEGAR NEEDS VOLUNTEERS

- For more information please call Tiffany at 250-513-0133 or email tvanderstar@sobcastlegar.ca.

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: COLUMBIA BASIN ALLIANCE FOR LITERACY - programs

starting soon. For details on any of the seven programs listed below call Alana at 250-3046862.

ONGOING: ESL FAMILY TIME – Join

other English as a Second Language families for stories, crafts and snack. Learn more about your community and help your kids get ready for school! Fridays from 10 a.m. - noon at Kootenay Family Place (behind Chopsticks).

ONGOING: FREE ENGLISH CLASSES

– at the Castlegar Public Library on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30-11:30 a.m. All levels are welcome.

ONGOING: SENIORS COMPUTER CLASSES - Become a Cyber

Senior! Join other seniors in this beginners computer class on Tuesdays, Oct. 9–Nov. 27, 9:00-10:30 am at Robson Community School. To register call Alana at 304-6862. Offered by the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy and Robson Community School.

ONGOING: VOLUNTEER TUTOR TRAINING - Are you interested in

working with adults? Become a literacy volunteer and help an English speaking or English as a Second Language adult improve reading, writing and/or speaking skills. The training will take place the last week of October. For more information or to register call Alana at 3046862. Offered by the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy.

ONGOING: SCRABBLE CLUB –

Come out on the second Wed. of the month at the Castlegar Public Library - 6:30–8 p.m.

All levels are welcome.

ONGOING: COMMUNITY LEARNING PLACE – get free help with

basic computers, reading and writing, citizenship, test preparation, and skills upgrading.

This program is offered at the Castlegar & District Public Library on Tuesdays from noon to 3 p.m.

ONGOING: ESL PROGRAMS – Are you new to the community or to Canada? Do you need help learning English or getting to know your community? English as a Second Language (ESL) programs are free.

ONGOING: ROBSON AND BLUEBERRY STRONGSTART CENTRES – free

early learning programs for parents/caregivers with young children. Join us for snack, art, stories, gym time, and music.

Robson - Mon, Tues, Wed, & Fri 8:30-11:30 a.m, Thurs 12:30-3:30 p.m.

Blueberry - Mon, Wed, Thurs, & Fri 8:30-11:30 a.m and Tues noon - 3 p.m. A partnership between Robson Community School, Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy and Blueberry Creek Community School.

ONGOING: MOTHER GOOSE - Cuddle, connect and communicate with your 0-12 month old at the Castlegar & District Public Library on Wednesdays from 10-11a.m., Oct. 3- Nov. 21, to register call 250-365-6611.

Mother Goose for toddlers and preschoolers at Castlegar Primary School on Thursday mornings from 9:50-10:50, Oct. 4- Nov. 22, to register call 250- 304-6862. In partnership with Castlegar & District Public Library, Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy and School District 20.

ONGOING: FREE ADULT UPGRADING PROGRAM - a free program

for parents to upgrade math, English and/or study skills with an instructor from Selkirk College. This program is held at Kootenay Family Place (behind Chopsticks) on Mon and Wed afternoons from 1:00-3:00pm.

Childcare and snacks are provided. For more information call 304-6862. Offered by Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy, Kootenay Family Place and Selkirk College.

ONGOING: SPECIAL OLYMPICS - CASTLEGAR BOTTLE DRIVE -

SOBC - Castlegar is holding a year-round bottle drive to raise money for their program. If you have any empty refundable bottles you are interested in donating please contact: (250) 365-2520 for more information.

Donations go directly to Special Olympics – Castlegar.

Thank you for supporting your local Special Olympics and its passionate athletes and volunteers.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Continued from P. A7

Her name was Jada, she died before I could get her to the vet. I just wanted to thank the gentleman in the white Dodge pickup who stopped and was very compassionate and helpful I have no idea who he was. I also wanted to thank my neighbours who all pitched in helping with Jada. Ken, Lana, Yohan, Nikki Rhonda and my son Justan you were all so compassionate and I could not have got through that morning without all of you.

-Karen Heddle South Slocan

I love Castlegar Where to start?

I guess there is one point I need to make and one I want to share. Let’s start with the one I want to share.

I was born and raised here and after college I moved to Calgary. After five years living there my husband and I started a family and knew it was time to go home and be close to our families again.

It was tough growing up here. It’s such a small town I could hardly go anywhere without someone who knew either of my parents seeing me.

Now I want the same for my children, because what that really was, was others looking out for me. Honestly, who couldn’t use a little help nowadays?

Fast forward and we have been back in Castlegar for more than four years. And tonight my love for Castlegar and it’s people grew tenfold.

I have been walking Broadwater Road almost daily since May. I was almost three quarters of the way home when a truck passed me, and as soon as it passed me I saw them put on their brake lights. I thought nothing of it as I con-

tinued my walk (with very loud music to keep me going), maybe they reached their destination. Then I saw them turn around, maybe they forgot something, or needed some directions. As they approached me they slowed to talk to me. I took off my headphones and the couple in the truck told me there was a very large bear across the highway from me and my two-yearold. She looked back across the road and saw it and honked her horn at the bear. She turned and pointed her truck at the cliff (thank goodness for no traffic at this time) and honked some more. Panicking a little, I started running with my stroller to get away quickly.

I never saw the bear, and I thanked the couple again as I continued running to make sure I had some good distance behind me and the bear.

So what I want to share is a more public thank you to the couple who noticed a mom and daughter out for a walk and took the time out of their day to help me out. What a great city we live in that people are willing to help each other out!

To those who helped me, if you are reading this or hear of this: In a world where we mostly try to keep to ourselves, you took a leap and made a difference in my life.

I cannot thank you enough, but will try by “paying it forward” and helping out others.

I love Castlegar!

-Lisa Lesy, Castlegar

Smart meter submission Once again we are being kept out of the loop! FortisBC has applied to BCUC (British Columbia Utilities Commission) to in-

stall smart meters in our area. The first notification in the Valley Voice was dated August 22, 2012 with closing date for intervener applications set at September 7, 2012. People acting as interveners will be presenting the ‘other’ side of the debate.

As most small, rural communities receive bimonthly newspapers the only way to get messages to the public is by mail from Fortis BC. There was nothing in the Fortis BC newsletter about this important event.

August is the busiest vacation month for most people. One has to question that this may be the reason that FortisBC chose this particular time to submit its request.

Do we conclude that FortisBC is hiding something from its customers?

FortisBC has misled us by withholding information. When the wire is removed from the meter our body becomes the wire with electrical frequencies pulsing continuously all day long, forever.

These pulses range from 14,000 pulses per day up to 190,000 pulses or more depending on where you are located in the routing that occurs between your meter and your neighbours’ meters as well as the neighbourhood collector that may well be in your yard. Health consequences should be a major concern as 100 per cent of the population is susceptible. House wiring is a 60 Hz grid while smart meters pulse at 928,000,000 Hz into the wiring causing fires and blown appliances. We will require new ‘smart appliances’ as our present ones will no longer be compatible. Smart meters have a 5 year life span as compared to a 40 year life span of an analog meter.

There is no beneficial economic saving on energy usage - that is a human endeavour.

Health Canada told us that lead, mercury

fillings, DDT and asbestos were safe. Why do we still trust these people? 3.5 million people in the province say “no” to smart meters but Rich Coleman, Attorney General, answers “get off the grid or leave the province.” How could this happen in a democracy? Hmmm... follow the money.

I urge you to write to BCUC (commission.secretary@bcuc. com) to express your concerns about smart meters. Do so quickly and mark it as a “Letter of Comment” so that it becomes part of the public file. If you would like to receive the documents being filed tell the commission to sign you up as an’interested party’. If you are still unsure about the advisability of smart meters a great video to google is vernonmeeting/ smartmeters or contact nosmartmeters@ gmail.com.

-Linda Louise Passmore

Local trucker hurt Robert L. Wilson of Castlegar is a long haul trucker. On September 17 he was in an accident in Kerrobert, Sask. and received severe multiple injuries.

He is currently in ICU at University Hospital Saskatoon, which is far from home. A trust fund is being established to help his family cope with the great financial burden placed on them because of this tragic accident.

Robert has a very long road to travel ahead of him, likely the most difficult he has ever been on. We are hoping that they will be able to transfer him closer to home soon to be near family and friends. Robert is a kind,caring person who has alway been more than willing to help anyone who needed him.

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irees’ Curling Club t e R r a g astle SIGN UP FOR CURLING THIS SEASON Oct. 1, 2012 - 10:00 am Location: Castlegar Golf Course Clubhouse New Curlers Are Welcome!

FMI: Call Paul at 250-365-5128

INSURANCE COUNCIL OF BRITISH COLUMBIA NOTICE REGARDING JAMES ROBERT MILLIGEN On October 25, 2011, the Insurance Council of British Columbia (“Council”) held a hearing into allegations that life insurance agent James Robert Milligen was recommending the public invest money to fund the shipment of gold from Ghana to Canada. Council found that Mr. Milligen was involved in an obvious scam and was using his position as a life insurance agent to mislead people for personal gain. As a result, Mr. Milligen’s life insurance licence was revoked for a minimum of five years. While Mr. Milligen is no longer licensed with Council, he continues to promote this scam to the public.

Council is taking this opportunity to warn the public about Mr. Milligen and this scam.

Anyone with questions can view Council’s decision at www.insurancecouncilofbc.com or contact Council at 1-877-688-0321.

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Acetaminophen (e.g., Tylenol®) is the most commonly used painkiller in the world. It is also found in combination with other products like those medicines for coughs and colds, menstrual pain and muscle relaxants. Too much acetaminophen is bad for us and can damage the liver. Read the labels on all the medications you take to ensure you aren’t exceeding daily dose levels of 4000 mg.

Flossing is difficult to do for some people so they don’t do it regularly. But flowing is an important part of good dental hygiene. Brushing gets rid of surface bacteria but only flossing can get between the teeth where you can’t reach with your toothbrush. It take only 36 hours for plaque, the main cause of gum disease, to harden on your teeth. Flossing will stop this. If your aren’t already, be a flosser.

Flu season is coming. We often get asked if a pregnant women should have a flu shot and the answer is yes. Flu vaccine is an inactivated or killed vaccine so it will cause no problem to the mother or the baby.

A deficiency of iron can affect brain function negatively and this is especially important in adolescents whose brains are still actively developing. Building a good nutrition awareness in our children is an important parental responsibility.

Our pharmacists are up-to-date on all the latest on nutritional supplements. There is so much to choose from. We can help you pick what’s best for you.

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Community Literacy CBAL helps hundreds of adult literacy learners in the region SUBMITTED

Every year throughout the Columbia Basin and Boundary regions, hundreds of our citizens work with literacy instructors and tutors to improve their reading, writing, math, English language and computer skills. These adults are seeking out CBAL (the Columbia Basin and Boundary not-for-profit literacy organization) programs to improve their skills, knowledge and ability so they can participate more fully in their lives and communities.

The program benefits and the learners’ commitment are having a positive impact in towns and villages in our regions.

“We work closely with libraries, schools, colleges, businesses, and other commu-

nity partners to develop, promote and deliver adult literacy and learning services,” said Ali Wassing, CBAL Executive Director. “The Canadian Council on Learning reported that 60 per cent of Canadians do not have the necessary literacy skills to manage their health adequately. We know the health benefits individuals and communities gain when a commitment is made to life-long learning.”

The Adult Literacy and Life Skills international survey found approximately 40 per cent of Canadians need greater knowledge and skills to effectively find and use basic written information for daily work and living tasks.

“Research shows us the need for increased adult literacy,” says Betty Knight, CBAL

Regional Program Manager, East Kootenay.

“We see the effects on individuals, families and communities, and are committed to helping people change their lives through small group classes, one-to-one tutoring and services at our centres.”

“Our learners gain much-needed skills in reading, writing and speaking English,” said Linda Steward, Creston Community Literacy Coordinator. “They also find friendship and emotional support to combat the isolation immigrants experience. It is so rewarding to see them start with little or no English and, within a few years, be working, joining community organizations, and settling into a happy full life in our valley.”

“Our learners gain muchneeded skills in reading, writing and speaking English.”

Linda Steward Learners expressing their appreciation said: “Your teacher is very good teacher.

I learn lots how to speak, to write and to read English.”

“The ESL class helps me to practice my English and my tutor helps me with many things in my life and I have the conversations with her.”

Selkirk College works with CBAL and the Kootenay Family Place in Castlegar

to bring high school upgrading courses to parents.

“This program is such a pleasure to be part of,” said Allison Alder, Chair, School of Academic Upgrading and Development, Selkirk College.

“While instructors help parents brush up on math, learn a new biology concept or polish their writing skills, they can relax knowing their children are cared for nearby. Bringing learning opportunities to people, where and when they are comfortable, is community learning at its finest.”

“The program gave me an opportunity to complete my schooling by providing excellent childcare, career counseling and an awesome tutor.

But most importantly, I received positive

encouragement to follow through with my career plans,” said Charity Barbour, a past ABE program participant.

In Cranbrook, CBAL partners with College of the Rockies to offer the Young Parent Education Program. Young parents, who face multiple barriers, can complete their high school education and focus on learning new life, work and parenting skills.

“Learners make new and sustaining friendships, support each other, and, with improved self-esteem are empowered to move on to vocational, academic or employment opportunities when they graduate,” said Katherine Hough, Cranbrook Community Literacy Coordinator.

Literacy statistics

affecting our communities: Twenty-six per cent of Canadians with the lowest literacy skill levels are unemployed.

Eighty per cent of those with low literacy skills earn less than $27,000 a year.

Thirty-three per cent of employers report challenges because some staff need better literacy skills.

On Thursday, October 11 support literacy in your community by taking part in Black Press and CBAL’s ReachA-Reader campaign.

Buy your local newspaper from a volunteer who will be out in the town. ALL proceeds raised will go to support literacy programs in your community.

By learning together, we will grow strong together.

Reach A Reader Thursday, October 11

The Castlegar News and the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy are partnering on a great new event for Castlegar.

On Thursday, October 11, some of Castlegar’s highest profile people will be out on the street with our newspaper asking for donations to help support literacy initiatives in our community.

Along with your donation we will give you a copy of your community newspaper for FREE (plus there might be a few extra promos to go along with that).

Absolutely all funds raised from the day will go towards CBAL and all funds will stay in the community in which they are raised to support literacy programs in our community.

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Communities in Bloom volunteers were out early Monday morning to do some horticultural maintenance at Twin Rivers Park.

Pictured at left, from left, are Darlene Kawlasky with Mac and Kathy Gregory.

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Eat GMO Sweet Corn? I’d rather eat bugs!

MP’s Message A damning new peer reviewed study, ‘Long term toxicity of a Roundup herbicide and a Rounduptolerant genetically modified maize’ is calling into question not only the safety of genetically modified (GM) food but the stringency of government regulations and assessments. For the first time, a long term and comprehensive study (two years, 200 rats and 100 plus parameters) has been conducted on the commonly used herbicide Roundup as well as GM Roundup-Ready corn. Scientists at CRIIGEN, an independent research institute based in France, found that when exposed to even the smallest amounts, rats developed massive tumors, suffered multiple organ damage and died prematurely.

“It’s serious, because these illnesses showed up after just four months on the diet and in the second

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year they were worse.

Until now GM products have only been tested for three month periods so no one’s been able to compare the pathology results before,” stated key researcher, Dr. Gilles Séralini in a TV interview on France 24.

When industry proponents, true to form, immediately rushed to criticize the study Dr. Séralini stated, “I’m waiting for criticism from scientists who have already published material in journals... on the effects of GMOs and pesticides on health, in order to debate fairly with peers who are real scientists, and not lobbyists.”

It should be noted that industry studies which Health Canada

(HC) relies upon to base its approvals are regarded as “Confidential Business Information” and HC does not conduct their own safety tests.

HC claims they rigorously assess all new information including independent and peer reviewed published studies. However, when I requested the findings of HC reviews on a long list of published research through a House of Commons procedure they did not provide me the results of even one assessment.

With names like Temptation II, Obsession II and Passion II, Monsanto recently introduced their new line of GMO sweet corn. This corn expresses the toxin bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) in every cell of the plant and kills corn pests who eat it by rupturing their gut.

It is also engineered to withstand applications of Monsanto’s signature herbicide Roundup. Lucy Sharratt of the Canadian Biotechnology Action

Network (CBAN) notes in her recent article, GM sweet corn kills bugs but is it tasty on the BBQ, that GM sweet corn marks the first insect and herbicide resistant crop in the world that will be widely consumed as a whole unprocessed food. Until now, hard corn used in processed food and animal feed has largely prevailed.

Another study by genetic engineers, GMO MYTHS AND TRUTHS: an evidence-based examination of the claims made for the safety and efficacy of genetically modified crops, found that, unlike industry claims to the contrary, GMO crops: · Use technology that is totally different from natural breeding methods, and poses different risks · Can be toxic, allergenic or less nutritious than natural food · Do not increase yield · Do not reduce pesticide use but in-

crease it · Create herbicidetolerant ‘superweeds’ and increased crop disease susceptibility · Have mixed economic effects · Harm soil quality, disrupt ecosystems and reduce biodiversity · Do not offer solutions to climate change · Are as energyhungry as other chemically-farmed crops · Cannot solve the problem of world hunger but distract from its real causes poverty, lack of access to food and, increasingly, land.

Given the growing body of negative science and the multitude of risks posed by GMO crops that simply don’t exist in safer, more conventional methods of agriculture, it is high time for our government to stop rubber stamping GMO science and crops and adopt a far more precautionary approach.

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Josh has been delivering papers for the Castlegar News for five years. He has saved and has bought a mountain bike.

Josh likes having the money.

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MIR LECTURE SERIES presents

The Elsie and Peter Rezansoff Lecture

DR. RONALD WRIGHT

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 10, 7PM

THE CAPITOL THEATRE, NELSON, B.C. HOMO SAPIEN: REPEAT OFFENDER Award winning historian and novelist, Dr. Ronald Wright will be speaking on humankind’s increasingly precarious “experiment” with civilization. Dr. Wright will offer a reflection on how progress and technology have put us in jeopardy but may also have the key to our salvation.

Special Guests: corazón vocal ensemble Tickets available at: Selkirk College Bookstore 250.365.1281, Otter Books in Nelson 250.354.3434, and the Capitol Theatre 250.352.6363 or online at capitoltheatre.bc.ca Tickets: $16 adults, $13 seniors and $13 students

For more information visit selkirk.ca/mir or call 250.365.1234

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Séance d’information publique

Public Information Meeting

Négociations du Conseil de traité des Ktunaxa-Kinbasket (CTKK)

Ktunaxa Kinbasket Treaty Council (KKTC) Treaty Negotiations

Le Conseil de traité des Ktunaxa-Kinbasket, le Canada et la Colombie-Britannique ont réalisé des progrès dans les négociations sur l’entente de principe dans le cadre du processus de négociation des traités de la ColombieBritannique.

Les négociateurs des trois parties invitent la population à une séance d’information lors de laquelle des renseignements sur les négociations relatives au traité seront disponibles.

Ktunaxa Kinbasket Treaty Council, Canada and British Columbia are in the advanced stages of negotiating an Agreement-in-Principle under the British Columbia treaty process.

The three parties invite the public to a meeting where information about the treaty negotiations will be presented.

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Children, parents, and fans of storybooks will want to gather at the Castlegar and District Public Library, 1005 – 3rd St., Castlegar, for the latest West Kootenay book launch.

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for the two retired elementary school teachers, is the story of a couple and their granddaughter who adopt a cat to deal with their problem with mice who have invaded their home. Written from Bourdon’s actual experiences, Donohue painted the

what I was looking for.”

Donohue comments, “I had never seriously considered illustrating a book, since it is a lot of work, and a huge responsibility when it is for someone else’s project, but I liked the story that Kath-

For more information contact:

Pour de plus amples renseignements : Affaires autochtones et Développement du Nord Canada Diane Gielis 1-800-665-9320 www.aadnc.gc.ca Ministère des Relations et de la Réconciliation avec les Autochtones Bill Armstrong 1-800-880-1022 www.gov.bc.ca/arr/ Conseil de traité des Ktunaxa-Kinbasket Garry Slonowski 250-919-2848 www.ktunaxa.org

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CASTLEGAR Tuesday, October 2, 2012 6:30 pm Doors Open 7:00 pm Presentation Community Complex – Kootenay Room 2101 6th Avenue

CASTLEGAR Mardi 2 octobre 2012 Les portes ouvrent à 18 h 30.

La présentation commence à 19 h.

Ensemble d’édifices communautaires – Salle Kootenay 2101, avenue 6e

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Author Kathryn Bourdon and Illustrator Sandra Donohue are both retired school teachers.

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Kathryn Bourdon, and Robson artist, Sandra Donohue have teamed-up to collaborate in the production of The Hundred Dollar Special – the Antics of a Rescue Cat, and will be launching it at the Castlegar Library on Saturday, September 29tt at 10 a.m.

The book, a first

illustrations in watercolour. Kathryn’s son, Marc Bourdon of Quickdraw Publishing (Squamish, B.C.) published the book, and it was printed by Friesens in Winnipeg, making this a 100% Canadian product.

“I wanted to write my first book to be especially for my granddaughter, Elise.

The cat in the story, Jewel, actually exists, and the tales are true,” says Bourdon, “I met Sandra, reviewed her work along with that of other Kootenay artists, and decided that her style was just

ryn wrote, thought it would be a good challenge for me, and had a feeling that I would enjoy working with Kathryn. I was right on all accounts: it was lots of work; it was challenging; and Kathryn, who I found I have a lot in common with, was a great partner.”

Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Castlegar and District Library.

For more information, please phone the Castlegar and District Public Library at 250365-6611.

Hair to spare 10-year-old Josh Glock took part in the Canadian Cancer Society’s Big Honkin’ Head Shave on Sept. 15. He said he “did it to help find a cure.”

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Columbia Basin Trust releases comprehensive resource SUBMITTED

(Columbia Basin) - How has the climate in the Columbia Basin changed in the past, how is it projected to change in the future, what are the potential impacts and what can we do?

These are the types of questions addressed in From Dialogue to Action: Climate Change, Impacts and Adaptation in the Canadian Columbia Basin, recently released

by Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) as part of its Communities Adapting to Climate Change Initiative.

“The climate in our basin has changed over the last 50 years and is projected to continue changing...”

Kindy Gosal CBT This comprehensive resource has been created for Basin communities and residents seeking to learn more about local climate change impacts and provides information on how communities can begin to adapt and prepare for potential future changes.

“The climate in our

Basin has changed over the last 50 years and is projected to continue changing over the coming decades, so providing communities and residents with current information about climate impacts and adaptation can help them plan to be more resilient to these changes,” said Kindy Gosal, CBT Director, Special Initiatives.

The report updates the projected climate change impacts and adaptation actions that were first shared with Basin residents in 2007 in CBT’s report Starting the Dialogue. From Dialogue to Action features new research on future climate projections and extremes in the Basin from the Pacific Climate Impacts Consortium.

It also shares what’s been learned from five years of on-theground experience with climate adaptation planning under the Communities Adapting to Climate Change Initiative.

The full report, a summary report and a short animated video can be found at www.cbt.org/climatechange.

To have a copy of the report mailed to you, please call 1-800505-8998.

The CBT is work-

ing with a range of partners to increase awareness of local climate change impacts, provide credible, science-based infor-

mation on expected changes and supports local governments, municipalities and First Nations to reduce their emissions

through a multi-year mitigation effort. For more information about CBT-supported climate change initiatives visit www.cbt.

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Robert L. Wilson Continued from P. A9

His constant companion on his many trips in Canada and the U.S. was his little dog Dusty, he received no injuries and is well. Dusty ran away and the police tried to catch him but failed. They left and returned and found Dusty waiting in the truck for his buddy Robert to return. He is currently in a ken-

nel and being well cared for in Saskatoon and will be returning home soon.

We ask for your prayers and support.

Anyone wishing to donate to the Robert L. Wilson Trust Fund may do so at Kootenay Saving Credit Union, 1016 - 4th St, Castlegar or any Kootenay Savings branch -Laura Blizard, Genelle

of the Columbia Basin. To learn more about CBT programs and initiatives, visit www.cbt.org or call 1.800.505.8998.

photo credit: Francois Marseille

PUBLIC NOTICE

RECALL AND INITIATIVE ACT

This notice is published pursuant to section 4 of the Recall and Initiative Act. Approval in principle has been granted on an application for an initiative petition. The petition will be issued to proponent Dana Larsen on Monday, November 19, 2012 and signature sheets must be submitted to the Chief Electoral Officer by Monday, February 18, 2013.

The Title of the Initiative is: An initiative to amend the Police Act.

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The CBT supports efforts to deliver social, economic and environmental benefits to the residents

Summary of Initiative: The initiative draft Bill entitled, “Sensible Policing Act” proposes to amend the Police Act to no longer use provincial police resources on the enforcement of current laws in relation to simple possession and use of cannabis by adults. The draft law would prohibit the use of provincial police resources for this purpose, would require police to report in detail to the Minister of Justice any actual use of resources for this purpose and why it was necessary, and require the Minister to publish that report. The Bill also proposes that the Province would call upon the Federal Government to repeal the federal prohibition on cannabis, or give British Columbia an exemption, such that British Columbia is able to tax and regulate cannabis similar to the regulation of alcohol and tobacco. As well it proposes that British Columbia shall establish a Provincial Commission to study the means and requirements necessary for the province to establish a legal and regulated model for the production and use of cannabis by adults. Last, the Bill would make non-lawful possession and use of cannabis by minors an offence similar to possession and use of alcohol.

Initiative Advertising: Individuals or organizations who sponsor initiative advertising, other than the proponent and registered opponents, must register with the Chief Electoral Officer before they conduct or publish initiative advertising. Registration applications are available from Elections BC. Who May Sign the Petition: Registered voters as of Monday, November 19, 2012 may sign the initiative petition. Individuals may only sign the petition once, and must sign the petition sheet for the electoral district in which they are registered at the time of signing. Signed petitions are available for public inspection.

For More Information: The initiative application and draft Bill are available for public inspection on the Elections BC website and at the Elections BC office at the address below.

Location: Suite 100 – 1112 Fort Street, Victoria, B.C Mailing Address: PO Box 9275 Stn Prov Govt, Victoria, BC V8W 9J6 Phone: Toll-free: Fax: Email: Website:

250-387-5305 1-800-661-8683 250-387-3578 electionsbc@elections.bc.ca www.elections.bc.ca

Opponent Registration: Individuals or organizations who intend to incur expenses as opponents must apply for registration with the Chief Electoral Officer by Monday, October 22, 2012. Registration applications for opponents are available from Elections BC.

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Birthdate: May 26, 1993 Hometown: Nanton, Alberta

Birthdate: May 22, 1993 Hometown: Castlegar, BC

Birthdate: June 10, 1993 Hometown: Spring Lake, Michigan

Birthdate: Sept. 24, 1995 Hometown: Castlegar, BC

Birthdate: Sept. 5, 1994 Hometown: Fort St. James, BC

Birthdate: June 13, 1995 Hometown: Castlegar, BC

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Birthdate: July 17, 1994 Hometown: Grand Prairie, AB

Birthdate: Feb. 3, 1994 Hometown: Commerce Township, Michigan

CONNOR BEAUCHAMP - G

AARON BREWER - D

HUNTER JENEROU - D

TANNER JOHNSON - D

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ALEX DARTNALL - F

Birthdate: July 29, 1992 Hometown: Castlegar, BC

Birthdate: March 30, 1993 Hometown: Beaumont, AB

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Birthdate: June 13, 1995 Hometown: Castlegar, BC

AARON PETTEN - F

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Birthdate: April 25, 1994 Hometown: Prince Rupert, BC

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PETER MINGUS - F

Birthdate: March 23, 1993 Hometown: Eugene, Oregon

DIEGO BARTLETT - F

VICTOR LAPIERRE - D

Birthdate: May 31, 1994 Hometown: Castlegar, BC

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Birthdate: Feb. 5, 1993 Hometown: Calgary, AB

Birthdate: Feb. 8, 1994 Hometown: Chetwynd, BC

JEREMY MCGREGOR - F

Birthdate: July 14, 1995 Hometown: Christina Lake, BC

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Birthdate: May 15, 1992 Hometown: Vanderhoof, BC

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Birthdate: June 12, 1994 Hometown: Abbotsford, BC

Birthdate: May 17, 1992 Hometown: Scarsdale, NY

QUINN KLIMCHUK - F

CONNOR BOWEN - F

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Birthdate: May 22, 1993 Hometown: Castlegar, BC

Birthdate: June 10, 1993 Hometown: Spring Lake, Michigan

Birthdate: Sept. 24, 1995 Hometown: Castlegar, BC

Birthdate: Sept. 5, 1994 Hometown: Fort St. James, BC

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Birthdate: Feb. 3, 1994 Hometown: Commerce Township, Michigan

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Weather was perfect for this year’s edition of the early fall classic, and it was reflected by an outstanding turnout.

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From Calgary to Castlegar, new Sears owner ready for challenge CRAIG LINDSAY Castlegar News Reporter

For new Castlegar Sears owner Brian Lomheim, his daily commute from Blewett to the Sears store is a relaxing walk in the park after 30 years working in Calgary.

Lomheim, along with his wife Laurie, took over the Castlegar Sears in May of this year.

“I’ve been with Sears since August of 1977 out of Calgary, Alberta,” he said.

The Lomheims live on an acreage in Blewett that they’ve owned since 2007.

“I just wanted something different,” said Lonheim. “I wanted to get out of Calgary.”

He doesn’t expect to miss the 30 and 40 below mornings from

Calgary, but he does expect more snow.

“I don’t even wear a winter jacket,” said Lonheim.

“When you’re used to -40 you don’t need on at -10.”

The Sears store in Castlegar sells many major brand-name appliances.

“We have brands like Samsung, LG, Whirlpool, Bosch, Kenmore, you name it -we’ve got it,” he said.

“We also have beds, elliptical equipment like fitness, treadmills, television sets, snowblowers, garden tractors, vaccum cleaners from Dyson and Bissel, television sets.”

People can also find top notch stoves, washers and dryers, dish washers, microwaves, and other kitchen appliances all from major brands.

There are many advantage to shopping at Sears.

“At Sears, you can use your Sears card,” said Lomheim. “At Sears, we back what we sell. We have a satisfaction guaranteed policy. We have a technician on site who services and repairs all the appliances. You get your bonus Sears club points when you use your Sears card.”

Many Canadians remember the excitement of seeing the Sears catalogue and Wishbook in the mail just before Christmas.

“You can do all your catalog shopping here at the store,” said Lomheim. “The Christmas Wishbook is out now. It’s the 60th anniversary. You can shop online. We prefer that you phone us di-

rect because that supports us locally plus we can give you coupons to use. Calling us direct you can get whatever coupons are available and you can pick up your item right here at our store.”

Sears has a three or five year protection plan for appliances that covers the product from top to bottom.

“It covers power surges that aren’t covered by the product warranty,” said Lomheim. “Fridges and freezers are covered up to $250 in food loss. If the item is not repairable, we’ll replace it. If you move and want to leave your appliances, that production agreement goes to the next owner.

If a technician doesn’t have to go to your

house in that three or five year period, we’ll give you that protection agreement money back in the form of a Sears gift card. So it’s like a free insurance.

It’s a win-win for the home-owners so they have that piece of mind.”

The store offers delivery service for all appliances at a reasonable charge.

“That way you don’t have to worry about having to borrow a buddy’s truck, or worry about wrecking your back or the product,” said Lonheim.

Sears in Castlegar is open seven days a week. Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.

Jessica, Brian, and Laurie Lomheim, and Karen Beck, are eager to help you at the Castlegar Craig Lindsay photo Sears location.

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When: Tuesday, October 2nd We will be making electrical system improvements in Kaslo area on October 2nd.

Time for tunes “Time Trap” started the Saturday music schedule off right at the Pass Creek Fall Fair. After sound checks and tuning up, this group jumped right in with their 50’s and 60’s classic rock and country favourites. Bass player Ted (pictured at left), drummer Brian, lead guitarist Jim, and rhythm guitar with Doreen (right), gave the crowd a well-rounded set-list with nice harmonies and easy tempo. For further info and contact details phone 250-355-2730 (Brian).

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To ensure the safety of our work crews, it will be necessary to interrupt electrical service for approximately 6 hours, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The area affected is from 9716 Hwy 31 North to and including the community of Johnson’s Landing and the communities in between of Schroeder Creek, Lardeau, Argenta, Meadow Creek Duncan Dam, Howser and Copper Creek.

To prepare for this interruption and protect your equipment from damage, please unplug all electronics, such as TVs, PVRs, DVD players and computers. Please also turn off all lights, electric heaters and major appliances, such as your clothes or dishwasher, dryer or oven.

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Business

Everything’s coming up... Blueberries!

JIM SINCLAIR Castlegar News Editor

A hard-working local man is reaping the benefits of his efforts.

Paul Koodrin of Thrums has parlayed a successful blueberry farm into what appears will be an equally successful winery.

The story of the Heron Ridge Estates Winery begins back in 1959 when a picturesque property along the Kootenay River was purchased by the Koodrin family.

It was some 20 years later that Paul, on a hunch, decided to see how blueberries would grow. It was also Paul, incidentally, who built the Thrums Market across the highway.

Paul Koodrin is pictured in Thrums with millions of blueberries growing in the background.

Jim Sinclair photo

here, we tried for 15 years.� After first being grateful for the belated tip, Paul went ahead. For whatever reason his plot proved fruitful and he had

Irene Koodrin in the Heron Ridge tasting room.

Submitted photo

“We experimented with a small plot and it did well. So we thought we’d see what would happen,� the entrepreneur related on Sept. 21.

Paul went ahead with field preparation and plowing, then ordered 5,000 bushes before hearing from a neighbour that “You can’t grow blueberries

bumper crops of the plump and juicy favourites showing up with pleasing regularity.

Over the years a home-made wine had been enjoyed and in 1990 Paul looked into the possibility of taking the hobby commercial. He met with licensing roadblocks before getting a more

supportive response after repeated tries.

The steep tax rates and regulations continued to hold him back until about six years ago when the situation got more accommodating. “When they dropped the taxes and more or less made everybody equal I started working on this again,� Paul explained.

A pipefitter/welder by trade, Paul has advanced his enterprise in carefully-planned stages, avoiding the potential pitfalls of credit along the way. “I’d go out... construction... make some money and buy a tank,� he described, “go back out again and work for another three or four months and buy something else.�

Instrumental in the operation are Paul’s wife Irene, his son Greg and daughter Stefani. “We’re in full production now and getting extremely good

results,� Paul said with a smile.

Full production, at this point amounts to 4,500 litres per year, the amount required under the licensing

Liquor Store, Nelson’s Hume Hotel and the Taghum Shell.

The Legacy Liquor Store at the Olympic Village in Vancouver is another location and the reception has been very positive according to manager Darryl Lamb. “It’s really tasty,�

Lamb related by phone on Sept. 24. “You don’t often see blueberry wine because blueberries tend to be a little more expensive fruit, like raspberries.�

The buzz at the Vancouver outlet is all good. “It’s an exciting product,� Lamb concluded. “We’re going to be doing some tastings down here soon.

People are really in-

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Paul’s son Greg in the blueberry pressing process.

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arrangement. It’s in Paul’s plans to double that number in the next year or so.

Paul Koodrin says there are eight outlets where his product is in stock, and that all eight are pleased with the Heron Ridge product. Locally the blueberry wine is available at Castlegar’s Uptown

terested because blueberry juice has the anti-oxidants. “You already get lots of anti-oxidants in wine... but with the blueberries it’s a double amount.�

Drive-by business is welcome as well, with a tasting room newly set up at the Thrums operation.

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The BC SPCA has designated October to raising awareness about farm animals – beginning with World Farm Animals Day on Oct. 2, celebrated on Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday.

“In the spirit of this event, we’re challenging consumers to take a really good look at how farm animals are cared for to produce the products they buy,� says Alyssa Bell Stoneman, SPCA Certified program supervisor. “We want

consumers to ask, ‘were the farm animals provided with a high level of welfare to meet their needs?’�

The BC SPCA urges individuals to take action in October with a pledge to help improve the lives of the millions of farm ani-

mals raised in Canada each year: Learn more about farm animals and watch our videos on the BC SPCA’s YouTube channel.

Videos include: Dr. Temple Grandin, Dr. Ian Duncan, SPCA Certified farms, and

Cluck!, the BC SPCA’s educational video on laying hens; Help us speak for the animals by adding your voice to one or more of the SPCA’s farm animal campaigns.

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Community Aromatic Odyssey Pictured at left, from left: Charlotte Magner, Herman Kemperman, Nick and Cecilia Skwarik, Lucky Bosse, and Pauline Corbett enjoy great company as they wait for their cuisine at the Knights of Columbus garlic dinner fundraiser on Saturday at St. Rita’s Hall.

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Rebels bounce back to beat Nitros in Sunday tilt CRAIG LINDSAY Castlegar News Reporter

The Castlegar Rebels went 1-1-1 during a busy weekend that saw the team play three games in three days. On Friday, the Rebels hosted Beaver Valley in the first night of a home and home, tying 3-3. On Saturday, Castlegar went to Beaver Valley and was crushed 5-1 by the Nitehawks.

Sunday afternoon, playing at home, the Rebs bounced back and beat Kimberley 4-1 in a fight-filled affair.

“It was nice to see some emotion,” said Rebels’ head coach

Steve Junker. “It was definitely better than the display the night before. I didn’t have a problem with it. I thought it was the right response. It gets the players excited and I thought it gave our team some energy.”

Diego Bartlett put the Rebs up 1-0 in the first period with assists from Erik Alden and Connor Bowen. The Nitros tied the score at 1 with the only goal in the second period, from Aaron Shubert.

The Rebels put the game away with a strong performance in the third period.

Kody Disher picked up the game winner at

14:25 of the third with a power play goal assisted by Braydon Horcoff and Bowen.

Horcoff put the Rebs up 3-1 a short time later, assisted by Peter Mingus and Jeremy McGregor.

Rookie defenceman Hunter Jenerou put the game away with a power play goal at 2:15 of the third assisted by Stuart Walton.

“Getting Diego back in the line-up was obviously a big plus,” said Junker.

“He really gave our team a little bit of confidence with his physical play and his presence was a big plus. It was a good response after our effort

the previous night.”

Connor Beauchamp had a solid game between the pipes for Castlegar stopping all but one Kimberley shot.

Friday night in Castlegar, Alex Dartnall opened up the scoring for the Rebels in the first period. Dan Holland responded in the second to tie the score for BV. Goals from Darren Medeiros and Bryan Lubin put the Rebs up 3-1 midway through the third period.

However, the Nitehawks would tie the score with a power play goal from Connor Brown-Maloski and a even strength goal from Nick Perez.

The following night in Fruitvale, however, the game was all Beaver Valley as the ‘Hawks blasted the Rebels 5-1 behind three points from star forward Ryan Edwards.

Brett Leidl scored the lone goal for Castlegar, assisted by Dylan Sibbald.

Castlegar rookie defenceman Hunter Jenerou prepares to take a shot on the Beaver Valley net during the second period of Friday’s game at the Complex.

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— KIJHL STANDINGS — Kootenay Conference NEIL MURDOCH DIVISION TEAM Beaver Valley Castlegar Nelson Spokane Grand Forks

GP 4 5 4 4 5

W 2 2 2 2 1

L 0 1 1 2 4

T 1 2 1 0 0

OTL 1 0 0 0 0

PTS 6 6 2 4 2

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GA 7 14 8 16 17

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PCT

GA 25 16 8 18 20

.583 .600 .500 .400 .000

GA 14 9 13 11 16

.750 .833 .625 .625 .500

GA 8 9 11 10 14

.750 .500 .500 .500 .500

Kootenay Conference EDDIE MOUNTAIN DIVISION TEAM Columbia Valley Kimberley Creston Valley Fernie Golden

GP 6 5 4 5 3

W 3 3 2 2 0

L 2 2 2 3 3

T 0 0 0 0 0

OTL 1 0 0 0 0

PTS 7 6 4 4 0

GF 22 13 13 17 8

P CT

Okanagan/Shuswap Conference DOUG BIRKS DIVISION Kody Disher of the Rebels gets the upper hand on opponent Tanner Gray of the Kimberley Dyamiters as the two wrestle in front of the Kimberley goal on Sunday.

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— REBEL SCORING — PLAYER Jeremy McGregor Bryan Lubin Braydon Horcoff Connor Bowen Darren Medeiros

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24 15 10 28 17

GP 5 3 5 3 5

G 0 3 2 0 1

A 4 0 1 3 1

PTS 4 3 3 3 2

PIM 4 6 4 4 9

Statistics updated Tuesday, Sept. 25

TEAM Sicamous Kamloops Revelstoke North Okanagan Chase

GP 4 3 4 4 4

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PTS 6 5 5 5 4

GF

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PCT

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T 0 0 0 0 0

OTL 0 0 0 0 0

PTS 6 4 4 4 4

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Your Unborn Feet When You Were 10 Weeks Old

Volleyball girls hoping experience equals wins CRAIG LINDSAY Castlegar News Reporter

The Stanley Humphries Secondary School senior girls volleyball team is set for another season. The Rockers have a veteran squad with eight grade 12’s joined by a pair of grade 11’s.

Team captain Jenna Stoushnow is impressed with the work ethic of the team this year so far in practice.

“I think we have some pretty strong players and we’ve got our tall girls getting in there and switching it up,” she said.

“We’ve got some good diggers, good hitters.

Everyone is really improving this year.”

The team has much more size at the net with 5’11 grade 11 Kelsey Matson joining the team, as well as returning power players like Tiana Verigin and Sabrina Broad.

“Last year, we didn’t

have a very tall team, but this year we’re looking a lot taller,” said Stoushnow.

The Rockers have been practicing since the beginning of school and are playing in their first tournament this weekend in Kamloops.

“Everybody’s got into a routine. Everyone knows what they’re supposed to be doing,” said Stoushnow, who is in grade 12 and plays the setter position for the Rockers. “Everybody’s into it, everybody’s loud and communicating and everybody’s working hard.”

Stoushnow says the team has been working extra hard on communication on the court among other things.

“We’ve been working extremely hard on passing,” she said.

“Passing’s a big deal for our team.”

Coach Andraya Hughes is also impressed with the team so far and is looking

forward to a strong season. The Rockers will have no shortage of experience with a strong grade 12 contingent on the roster.

“Last year we had a team that was very young. We had two grade 12’s and the rest were grade 11,” she said. “This year, all those grade 11’s are now in grade 12.”

The tournament in Kamloops will be a tough challenge for the SHSS girls but coach Hughes says it’s a great way to start the season.

“There’s a lot of really good teams there,” she said. “It’s a challenge for the girls. But we have a good team.

It’s a bunch of girls that go out and have a really good time and play hard and deserve to win. And if we don’t we move on and play hard in the next game. It’s a really good group of girls.

I’m really looking forward to the season.”

Both coach and captain agree that the

only goals they set are to improve each time out and enjoy the experience.

“I hope everyone stays really positive and determined and keeps working for it,” said Stoushnow.

“Sometimes we get discouraged and can fall apart. I think it’s really important that everyone sticks together as a team and works as a team to pull off some wins.”

“The girls really enjoy playing in the tournaments,” said Hughes. “I think each of the tournaments during the season, because most of these girls played in these tournaments last year, is it’s own goal. Every single time, no matter how we do, the girls, and it’s not led by me, take a look at what they’ve done in a tournament and how they improved.

They put that aside, and then start fresh.

It’s a team that does a lot of thinking. It’s really nice.”

Local skaters help out CRAIG LINDSAY Castlegar News Reporter

Local skateboarders took turns performing tricks on a half-pipe set up in the back of the Lion’s Head Pub in Robson on Saturday. More than $1,200 was raised at the event for Sk8 Shoes 4Kids, which provides shoes

Stand Up For These Feet Join Our Peaceful Witness To Protect Unborn Life Abortion Is One of Our Most Crucial Human Rights Issues

INTERNATIONAL LIFE CHAIN 2012 Saturday, September 29th Sunday, September 30th Trail: 1 to 2 pm along Victoria Street

Sunday, September 30th Nelson: 2 to 3 pm at Front Street at Poplar

Castlegar & District Recreation Department Fall Drop In Fitness Schedule Monday & Wednesday 9:00-10:00am

Friday 9:00-10:00am 10:15-11:15am

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Attendees also got to listen to several popular local dj’s spin tunes.

“There was some great skating and a really good vibe” said Lion’s Head co-owner Carly Hadfield.

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In Memoriam

1943 - 2012

Betty Ann Stewart (nee Soberlak) of Cranbrook passed away suddenly on Wednesday, September 12, 2012 in Cranbrook, British Columbia at 69 years of age. Betty was born on February 5, 1943 in Nelson, British Columbia. She will be missed very much. Betty was very well liked and a very loved person.

Her family and friends will especially miss her.

We all loved you mom. Love your daughter Lori, son Kevin, grandchildren and your extended family. We will always love you mom. Your sister Rose misses you, you left her far too soon, and she will miss you forever.

Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service.

Condolences for the family can be offered at: www.mcphersonfh.com

In Loving Memory of

Nick W.Chernoff June 17, 1928 - September 22, 2007 Five years have passed.

Our memories and tears are still here Thoughts of you will never leave us.

A beloved Husband, Dad, Deda and now G.Deda in heaven.

Love Edna, Marie, Larissa, Joe & Families.

In Loving Memory

Dan Swinarchuk December 25, 1956 - September 28, 2011 We thought of you today But that is nothing new We thought of you yesterday And will tomorrow too Our hearts still ache with sadness And secret tears still flow

For what it meant to lose you Only we, who love you know Remembering you is easy We do it everyday It’s the heartache of losing you That will never go away.

All our Love, Cheryl, Nateena & Trent

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Michael Andrew Verigin September 22, 1945 – September 17, 2012 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father & grandfather. He will be lovingly remembered as Santa’s #1 helper, and by his wife Nina, sons Chris & Graham, daughter-in-law Voula & grandchildren Aurora & Hudson. Mike lived his life to the fullest, he truly left his mark on the world & will be dearly missed.

A Celebration of Life will be held November 10, 2012 at 1pm at Bethel Pentecostal Church, 143 Coach Road N, Quesnel BC. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to: Canadian Diabetes Association or Cystic Fibrosis Canada.

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MARY POSTNIKOFF Born: February 22, l925 Entered into Rest: September 21, 2012

Mitchel Peter Chernoff Sadly the family of Mitchel Peter Chernoff of Castlegar wishes to announce his passing, with his family at his side, at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital on Thursday, September 20, 2012, blessed with 79 years of life.

Mitchel was born in Grand Forks on October 5, 1932 to parents Mary and Peter Chernoff.

In 1955, he married Polly Nevakshonoff and made their home in Castlegar where they raised four children. Mitch was an avid fisherman and handyman and had the ability to fix almost anything. He enjoyed over 40 years of volunteering with the Castlegar Hospital Auxiliary Treasure Shop and was always supporting initiatives to improve health care in the Castlegar and district area. After 33 years of service, Mitch retired from the Celgar Pulp Company in 1993.

He was predeceased by father Peter Chernoff, parents Peter and Mary Podovinnikoff and brother-in-law Peter Nevakshonoff.

Left to mourn his loss is his loving wife of 57 years, Polly; sons Ron (Chris) and Ken (Marcella); daughters Cynthia (Daryl) Baker and Bev Chernoff (Don); grandchildren Lise, Rebecca, Melissa, Magen and families; Sean, Aaron and Christopher Chernoff and Jessica and Julianna Baker; brothers Peter (Molly) and Fred (Jean) Podovinnikoff and sister Kathy Watkins and their families.

Cremation has taken place in care of Castlegar Funeral Chapel.

A gathering of family and friends was held on September 22, 2012 at the Chernoff home.

Donations in Mitch’s memory to the Castlegar and District Hospital Foundation will be greatly appreciated. www.castlegarhospitalfoundation.org

Mary was born at Champion Creek, B. C., on February 22, l925 to William Andrew Kavaloff and Molly (Malekow) Kavaloff. She went to school there and met the love of her life, her future husband Sam who would carry her school books for her. They grew up together and were later married at Champion Creek, on October 28, 1944.

They started their family there and eventually moved to Blueberry Creek, where they put their heart and soul into raising Sam, Marie and Jim. The family benefited from the large garden Mary and Sam always planted.

Mary was a very feisty lady whose generosity, love and kindness touched all of us. Her love for her family and friends was evident in how she treated people. Mary was meticulous in her habits, she had a place for everything and everything was always in its place. Mary loved the time spent having coffee with friends and family at A&W. She also greatly enjoyed the bus trips she took to various places. Watching game shows on tv were one of her favorite past times, especially the “Wheel”, she was very good at solving the puzzles.

Mary was predeceased by her parents, her loving husband Sam and infant son Harry.

Mary is survived by her much loved children Sam (Carrol), Marie (Joe) and Jim (Marnita). Also survived by her brothers Bill (Flo), John (Emma), Paul (June). Left behind also are her much adored grandchildren and great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services were officiated by pastor Dwight Soleski at the Pentecostal New Life Assembly on Tuesday, September 25, 2012 followed by interment at Brilliant Cemetery.

Arrangements were in care of Castlegar Funeral Chapel.

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Experienced processor operator needed for work in the East Kootenays. Full time work, with 200+ days/year.

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Kitchen Helpers Req’d F/T for castlergar cuisine of India Ltd. Sal: $10.25/hr. Duties: Wash work tables and appliances.

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Graymont’s Pavilion Plant is accepting applications for an Industrial Electrician.

Candidate must possess current B.C. Red Seal certification. Preference will be given to well-rounded individuals willing to also perform other nonelectrical maintenance work as part of the maintenance team. A background in lime or cement industry along with computer and or PLC skills is preferred as well as a proven track record of developing and maintaining a safe work culture. Additional skills required: t &MFDUSJDJBO XJUI JOEVTUSJBM FYQFSJFODF SFRVJSFE UP XPSL BU UIF (SBZNPOU 1BWJMJPO Lime Plant. t .VTU CFDPNF FOHBHFE JO DPOUJOVPVT JNQSPWFNFOU BOE XJMMJOH UP XPSL JO B UFBN environment. t 3FHVMBS TIJGUT XJMM CF IST EBZ GSPN .POEBZ UP 'SJEBZ o TUFBEZ EBZ TIJGU t .VTU CF XJMMJOH UP XPSL PWFSUJNF XIFO SFRVJSFE t 8BHFT BOE CFOFÜUT BT QFS UIF DPMMFDUJWF BHSFFNFOU t -PDBUFE JO 1BWJMJPO # $ TJUVBUFE CFUXFFO $BDIF $SFFL BOE -JMMPPFU # $ Qualified applicants please submit your resume to: jking@graymont.com or Graymont Pavilion Plant Attn: Dan Buis P.O. Box 187 Cache Creek, BC V0K 1H0

Position Available CertiďŹ ed H/D Mechanic for the Castlegar/Trail Area to start immediately.

Good fabricating & welding skills given preference. For information on qualiďŹ cations and applications email Holly Borisenkoff hborisenkoff@emconservices.ca

CONTRACT SALES / ESTIMATOR MTI requires a permanent full time Sales/Administrative team member.

The ideal candidate has excellent multitasking skills, conďŹ dently operates in a computer environment with a variety of software, is a self starter, and is comfortable dealing with phone, email and walk in sales. This detail-oriented, positive individual is excited to join the MTI team and help our clients achieve their career goal. Please deliver a current resume and cover letter to Natalie Roberts at 2181A – 6th Avenue, between the hours of 9am to 1pm Monday to Friday.

We appreciate all who will be applying but only those short listed will be contacted.

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ON-CALL BUILDING SERVICE WORKER A diverse role at our Castlegar or Nelson campuses Based at either our Castlegar or Nelson campuses, you will provide custodial services, facility and grounds maintenance and security functions. Your duties may include cleaning, minor maintenance (and reporting larger maintenance problems), replenishing supplies, groundskeeping and snow removal.

Along with high school graduation and at least one year of custodial experience at a public institution, you have a custodial training certificate, a WHMIS certificate and a valid Class 5 BC driver’s licence. Ideally, you also have a First Aid certificate.

ON-CALL & RELIEF CLERICAL SUPPORT A varied administrative role supporting our Castlegar, Trail & Nelson Campuses

INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIAN

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Highly motivated, detail-oriented and born to multi-task, you’ll provide relief work for our switchboard services, clerk typist, secretary and mailroom.

Along with up to 2 years’ experience and a typing speed of 60 wpm, you have completed Grade 12 and a 1-year office administration/applied business technology program with a certificate option in bookkeeping or word processing (both preferred). An office management diploma as well as accounting and switchboard experience would be assets. Able to deal courteously with students, staff and the public alike, you’re a team player who’s also computer and internet proficient.

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• Experience preferred in residential building industry. • In depth knowledge of housing structure, windows, doors, rooďŹ ng and siding an asset. • Ability to work eďŹƒciently with the public and contractors in a fast paced environment. • Experience with a computerized POS system would be an asset.

For conďŹ dential consideration please forward your resume with related references to:

Maglio Building Centre PO Box 70, Nelson, BC V1L 5P7 Attn: Dominic Maglio Email to: dom@maglio.ca Phone: 250-352-6661

Warehouse On Call Here’s your chance to become a member of the team of 12,000 employees who make Purolator Canada’s leading overnight courier company. Purolator is hiring Sorters to work in our Castlegar warehouse. Sorting is a very physical job, you must be able to lift up to 70lbs, and it requires a friendly, team-oriented person who is prepared to work hard, fast, and safely.

Hour of shift: 05:00 am – 09:00 am Monday - Friday $13.48 per hour to start Please email your resume to: lnowell@purolator.com Purolator Inc. values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer

CAREER OPPORTUNITY Environmental Support Temporary Part-Time Position Reporting to the Director, Environment, the Environmental Specialist supports Columbia Power in its role of Asset Manager of three operating hydroelectric facilities and Owner’s Representative for the construction of the Waneta Expansion Project. This position requires an intimate knowledge of the environmental risks and management controls associated with hydro facility operations and major construction projects.

This position is responsible for providing specialist support to Columbia Power’s Environment Managers and project managers. The Position will involve working closely with O&M and construction contractors.

Duties will include conducting inspections on hydro facilities and construction projects, invasive plant management, contaminated site management, environmental risk assessment, planning environmental audits and managing contracts.

The ideal candidate will have a University degree in environmental sciences, natural resource management, environmental engineering or a related discipline and a minimum of 5 years experience in the environmental management or regulatory field with at least 3 in the power industry. Experience working with major civil construction contractors on environmental management issues and knowledge of environmental legislation is essential.

Qualified applicants interested in joining a dynamic team are encouraged to visit the Careers section of our website at www.columbiapower.org. Closing date for this position is October 5, 2012. This is a temporary 60% position, starting as soon as possible ending no later than March 31, 2013.

Please refer to Job #1210 when submitting your application.

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SEEKING CONTRACT LABOUR CREW FOR GRAPPLE YARDERS FRASER VALLEY and VANCOUVER ISLAND

AUTOMATED TANK Manufacturing Inc. is looking for Welders. Due to a huge expansion to our plant located in Kitscoty, Alberta, 20 km west of Lloydminster.

We have openings for 10-3rd Year Apprentices or Journeyperson Welders. We offer best wage in industry. 3rd Year Apprentice $28-$30/hour, Journeyperson $32-$35/hour, higher with tank experience. Profit sharing bonus plus manufacturing bonus incentive. Full insurance package 100% paid by company. Good working environment. Join a winning team.

Call Basil or Blaine at: (office)780-846-2231; (fax)780846-2241 or send resume to blaine@autotanks.ca production@autotanks.ca Keep your feet on the ground in a safe welding environment through inhole manufacturing process. No scaffolding or elevated work platform.

Initial volumes to cover 4 to 6 months; longer terms available.

Ideal opportunity for experienced loggers with a track record of production efficiencies i.e. production per day, on-grade output.

Competitive rate package plus bonus offered.

Please reply to: P. O. Box 155 C/O BC Classifieds #102-5460 152nd St. Surrey BC V3S 5J9

Trades, Technical POWER tool mechanic FT position in the Okanagan valley.

Mechanical aptitude necessary. Apply with resume and cover letter to frank@acmotorelectric.com.

SOUTH ROCK is hiring for: Paving Personnel (raker, screed, general labourers); Heavy Equipment Operators.

Send resume to: careers@southrock.ca or 403-568-1327.

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Kootenay Insurance Services Ltd. Kootenay Insurance Services Ltd. provides a full line of insurance products and services in the Kootenays with locaƟons in Cranbrook, Crawford Bay, Nelson, Trail and Invermere, BC Resumes

By October 9,2012 Branch Manager Kootenay Insurance Services Ltd. 999 Farwell Street Trail, BC V1R 3V1 lynn.davidson@ kootenayinsurance.ca

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

Legal Services

Real Estate

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.

Acreage for Sale

CASTLEGAR 3 Bdrm House,1 up & 2 down $800/mth + utilities Phone 250-304-3026 GORGEOUS NEW 3600 sq ft home on one-half acre available for rent October 1.

Located on the Columbia River in Castlegar (Ootischenia) B.C. Non-smoker, no pets. $1,500 month plus utilities.

Ref. req’d. Please email lana.ashton@gmail.com or phone 403.404.4625.

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Misc Services Host a Free Cooking Show Party for family & friends call Larissa in dependant Pampered Chef Consultant 354-7785 larmarp@telus.net

Pets & Livestock

Livestock JERSEY/HOLSTEIN milk cow for sale with calf; excellent quality and temperament.

Freshened Sept 14; second calf; $1,900 Call 250-428-6264

Help Wanted

The ideal candidate will possess a combinaƟon of skills, ability, educaƟon, experience, and moƟvaƟon: • Level I Insurance License • Minimum 1 year experience in an insurance environment with Autoplan Sales experience and some exposure to general lines products and services • Ability to communicate well in a sales and service environment, both verbally and in wriƟng, and to provide service oriented soluƟons to clients • Ability to organize work to meet deadlines within an environment of constantly changing prioriƟes • CompeƟƟve wage, pension and beneĮt package Kootenay Insurance Services Ltd. is owned in equal partnership by East Kootenay Community, Kootenay Savings, and Nelson & District credit unions

Fruit & Vegetables

Garage Sales CASTLEGAR 1328 McPhee Rd. Sept 29th 9 - 4, free & children items, antiques misc household & etc CASTLEGAR,Ootischnia Bedroom furniture, kids toys twin beds, misc household 8-2, Sat, Sept 29th Handmade Jewellery/Bags 1357 McPhee Rd CASTLEGAR Sat, Sept 29th 7 - 2, 208 Lakeview St (off Arrow Lakes Drive) Raspberry, 2489 Knight Rd Sat, Sept 29th, 8 - 2 ROBSON, Moving Sale Sat, Sept 29, 8-12 3134 Waldie Ave, all items different then the last sale

Heavy Duty Machinery 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

Misc. for Sale CASUAL ON-CALL POSITIONS LIGHT EQUIPMENT OPERATORS

The City requires three Light Equipment Operators for the period November 1, 2012 to March 15, 2013 inclusive to supplement the City’s winter operations. This position is an on-call position and hours per week will vary from 0 to 40. The majority of the work will be afternoons, evenings or week-ends, in accordance with Letter of Understanding No. 1 of the Collective Agreement. Applicants must have a valid B.C. Driver’s Licence, Class 3, with Air Brake Endorsement.

Applications from qualiÀed candidates should be submitted by 4:30 pm, Tuesday, October 16, 2012 to the: City of Castlegar 460 Columbia Avenue Castlegar, BC V1N 1G7 FAX: 365-4810 PHONE: 365-7227 EMAIL: stassone@castlegar.ca Pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the information collected will be utilized solely for the selection of candidates.

Cars - Sports & Imports

Misc. Wanted Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 250-863-3082 in Town

Frozen 5 lb bags Raspberries $15 a bag, 1699 Hwy 3A Thrums, 250-399-4779

Join a team that values you and recognizes the power you have to create success for yourself and for Kootenay Insurance Services Ltd (KIS). We oīer the stability and resources of a leading, locally-based organizaƟon, an employee focused culture that values your individual contribuƟon and encourages work/life balance, plus a commitment to serving and helping our community.

Transportation

Financial Services

Merchandise for Sale

Trail, BC

Rentals

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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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Merchandise for Sale

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

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

Panasonic 27 in TV, digital satellite receiver 305, & dish, exc cond; Raven PR2417 24 pin printer; 350 new plastic 4 L juice jugs; honey.

Mike McLennan. 250-442-2933.

Satellite TV is back. FTA & others as well. 500+ channels.

Also can fix some older receivers. (250)304-7725 SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money and 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 STEEL BUILDINGS. Reduced prices now! 20x22 $4,455.

25x26 $4,995. 30x38 $7,275.

32x50 $9,800. 40x54 $13,995.

47x80 $19,600. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca.

20 Acres In South Castlegar & 4 Acres in Ootischenia Call 250-365-5663 COLD LAKE, AB Area 1 1/2 storey, 3 - 4 bdrm 1 3/4 bath, fully renovated Home on 10 acres, Custom details throughout this country charmer, Paved drive, 34’ x 48’ heated garage, single garage & large barn. Surrounded by mature spruce. Located in the heart of the Lakeland and the Oil Patch opportunities abound for work and play. For more information call: 780-826-2591 or email: gdl1946@worldpost.ca

Duplex/4 Plex 3 Bdrm Upper Duplex.

N/P,N/S, S. Castlegar $925.

778-292-1287

Houses For Sale

Shared Accommodation ROOMMATE: C-gar, 32 yr/w, cat, dog. $450/m incl, furn. wireless, pets neg. Shannon 250-608-2567

Suites, Upper CASTLEGAR, newer 2 Bdrm 2 bath, upper floor, W/D, N/P N/S, DW, Micro, Laundry Jucci tub, covered deck.

Avail Nov 1st, $865/mth Looking for working mature person, 250-365-2851

Grand Forks: What a deal! $84,900 older spacious mobile on owners property near Extra Foods, Hutton School. Ingrid, 250-443-1504.

Transportation

Lots for Sale

Two Building Lots in Castlegar Fully Serviced, Call 250-365-5663

Other Areas BUY LAND In Belize. English Commonwealth country in Central America. Large land tracts, seafront properties, Caribbean lots, all types available. For information call Patrick Snyder, 778-403-1365.

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

Fully loaded 2000 Honda Accord, 3.0 L motor, Auto $5,500, 250-365-3234

Recreational/Sale 1997 Nash 21.5 ft 5th wheel.

Exc cond. $6,500. 50-4428655.

For Sale - 1998, 27’ Sportsmaster Travel Trailer. Sleeps up to 8 People. Twin Bunks, Pull-out Couch, Table Folds Down, Queen Pillow-top Mattress in Front Bedroom. Air Conditioner, 3 Burner Stove, Oven, Spacious Bathroom, 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.

Hunter’s special 1974 Vanguard 18’ 360 motor $3000 250-365-3234 **WANTED** Looking for small short box truck camper or camperette in good shape. Phone 250-6938883, leave message.

Trucks & Vans 2008 Chevy Silverado 3500 HD 4x4 ext cab, long box, 214,000 km, 1.5 yr left on ext warranty, runs great. $13,500.

250-442-4220.

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Help Wanted

PROFESSIONAL JOB Opportunities. Troyer Ventures Ltd. is a privately owned energy services company servicing Western Canada. All job opportunities include competitive wages and a comprehensive benefit plan. We are accepting applications at multiple branches for: Professional Drivers (Class 1, 3). Successful candidates will be self-motivated and eager to learn. Experience is preferred, but training is available. Valid safety tickets, clean drug test, and a drivers abstract are required. For more information and to apply on these opportunities and additional postings visit our employment webpage at:http://troyer.ca/ employment-opportunities

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1979 Reinell 21’ Cabin Cruiser mercury inbroad, 9.5 outbroad evenruin, 2 electric down riggers, VHS Radio fish finder bottomline, Super winter fishing boat.

Call 250-365-7854 or 250365-4740 Can be seen at Lang Marina at Balfour BOATING SEASON IS STILL HERE!!

WANNA HAVE SOME FUN WITH YOUR FAMILY & FRIENDS ON THIS GREAT BOAT ALL YEAR ROUND? Great for fishing.

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Your Cabin on the Lake

Apt/Condo for Rent CASTLEGAR 2 Bdrm, 1 Den 1425 Meadowbrook Apt I 1500 sq ft, N/S, N/P, $850/mth Avail Oct 1st, Call 250380-9891 or 778-678-2323 CASTLEGAR North, 2 Bdrm Condo, 2 levels, furniture if needed, N/S, N/P, F/S, W/D, Reference required, Avail Oct 1st, $750/mth + utilities. Call 250-368-9377

The Kootenay Queen •

1976 30ft cabin cruiser with a 185 merc Full galley (fridge, stove, sink, furnace, toilet) • Fold down table for a queen sized bed • Fold up bunk beds • VHF radio • Hull is sound, galley is dated.

• Low draft • 200 hrs on new engine • A great boat that needs some TLC $12,000.00 invested $8000 OBO Call 250-362-7681 or Cell 250-231-2174 email monikas_2010@ hotmail.com 4 more information & to view •

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 3 Bdrm house plus student suite. Near Complex. N/P,N/S, 5 App., Lg Yard, $1490. Refs.

778-292-1287 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 animals • 10 min. drive to Slocan Lake and Village amenities • Storage, treehouses, good access all year round • Minimum 6 mnth Lease • W/D Hookups, F/S plus Earth -Woodstove • $1100 negotiable with proper care of house, land + gardens • Open to work trades on property • References Required • Secure Income Essential • Serious Inquiries Only Call: 250-362-7681 or Mobile 250-231-2174 Email: monikas_2010@ hotmail.com ROBSON: Clean, Quiet, Reno’d 2 Bdrm Heritage Home, F/S/W/D. N/S, No dogs, Ref.req’d. $900 + utilities. 304-7667.

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

1-800-910-6402

www.PreApproval.cc DL# 7557

Cars - Domestic 1997 Chrysler Cirrus 4 dr sedan, V6 auto, $299. Tranny needs work. 250-442-0122.

2000 Acura Interia Special Edition, Std, comes with new winter tires on rims 177,000 kms, Excellent running & great on fuel $5,800 Call 250-365-3653 2008 Buick CX 34,000 kms, V-6 fully loaded, leather seats, aluminum wheels, $14,000 Call 250-365-5164

Legal

Legal Notices Notice is hereby given that the rental agreement between Andrew Lefurgey and KATS Storage of 2305 - 6th Ave, Castlegar BC., has been terminated.

All goods stored by you will be disposed of after October 15, 2012

ON NOW AT YOUR BC CHEVROLET DEALERS. Chevrolet.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Chevrolet is a brand of General Motors of Canada. */†/‥/xOffers apply to the purchase of a 2012 Silverado Ext (1SA) and 2012 Silverado Cheyenne Edition Ext (R7H) equipped as described. Freight included ($1,495). License, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in the BC Chevrolet Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. GMCL, Ally Credit or TD Financing Services may modify, extend or terminate this offer in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See Chevrolet dealer for details. †0% purchase financing offered on approved credit by Ally Financing Services for 72 months on new or 2012 Silverado Ext/Silverado Cheyenne Ext. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $10,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $138.89 for 72 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $10,000.00. ‥0.99% purchase financing offered on approved credit by Ally Financing Services for 84 months on new or 2012 Silverado Ext/2012 Silverado Cheyenne Ext. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $10,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $123.27 for 84 months. Cost of borrowing is $354.62, total obligation is $10,354.62. x$7,500 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit available on select 2012 Silverado Ext/2012 Silverado Cheyenne Ext (tax exclusive) for retail customers only. Other cash credits available on most models. WBased on GM Testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. +For more information visit iihs.org/ratings. ^ 5 year/160,000 km (whichever comes first) Powertrain Component warranty. Conditions and limitations apply. Based on most recent published competitive data available for WardsAuto.com 2012 Large Pickup segmentation. See dealer for details. ^^ Whichever comes first. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ∞Based on current website competitive information at time of printing. Δ $1,000 ‘GM Truck Owner Loyalty/Conquest Bonus’ incentive is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive). Example: $10,000 purchase price, after tax price is $11,200 ($10,000 plus $1,200 applicable taxes). After applying $1,000 bonus, after tax price is $10,200 ($880 reduced purchase price plus $120 applicable taxes), with the $1,000 credit being the $880 reduction from the purchase price and the $120 reduction in taxes which would have otherwise been payable on the full purchase price. $1,000 bonus is available only to customers who currently own a GM or Competitive Pickup Truck registered and insured (in Canada) in their name for the previous consecutive six months. The bonus may be applied towards the purchase/finance/lease of an eligible new 2012/2013 Model Year Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra, 2012 MY Chevrolet Colorado/GMC Canyon delivered between September 1, 2012 and October 1, 2012. Only one (1) credit may be applied per eligible vehicle sale. Offer is transferable to a family member living within the same household (proof of address required). The $1000 credit includes HST/GST/QST/PST as applicable by province. Offer applies to new or demonstrator models. Dealer order or trade may be required. As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and may contact GM to verify eligibility. This offer may not be redeemed for cash. This offer may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. See your local GM dealer for details. GM reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer and/or the program for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice.

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