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SD51 says ‘no’ to middle school

JIM HOLTZ

For the Grand Forks Gazette

There will be no middle school in Grand Forks, at least not in the near future.

That was the near unanimous decision by the Boundary district school board (School District 51) last night after a lengthy discussion.

Only Trustee Ken Harshenin was in favour, casting his vote in absentia via teleconference.

All trustees voiced their concerns and opinions about the creation of a middle school, and while all remarked at the advantages that were possible by placing Grades Kindergarten to 5 in Hutton Elementary, Grades 6 to 8 at Perley Elementary and 9 to12 at Grand Forks Secondary, all except Harshenin felt that the small size of the district and the shrinking enrolment might reduce the effectiveness of the middle school concept.

During comment period at the beginning of the board meeting, Boundary District Teachers’ Association president Norm Sabourin offered the observations of the districts’ teachers regarding the middle school concept.

“I don’t think we have the population here and I think we have issues with the inflexibility at the high school because it will make timetabling for the year very difficult if we lose a grade level,” Sabourin said. He also felt that Hutton Elementary, with 90 more students under the new

system, would be overcrowded.

School board chair Teresa Rezansoff next outlined the process that the board had initiated to gather input and information about the middle school concept and then asked all board members for comments.

Board member Vicki Gee believed that the district should commit to addressing directly many of the issues facing public education rather than trying to simply restructure the system in the hope that restructuring will solve some of the problems.

“We have one of the best education systems in the world but we still struggle to sufficiently educate all of our children,” Gee said. “We know that the functional illiteracy rate in B.C. is very high, in 2003 Statistics Canada estimated that 40 per cent of adults in B.C. don’t read well enough to function properly in society.” She added that in their consultations with parents, a number of other concerns about student learning were raised. “We need to address those issues,” she said, “and not simply restructure our system around those issues.”

Trustee Cathy Riddle commented that though the middle school the board visited in Aldergrove, B.C. was an example of a successful school in which students seemed happy and enthusiastic, the schools in Grand Forks were already equally successful and well supported by par-

ents and the community. She expressed concern that developing a middle school in Grand Forks might be leading to a two-tiered system in which students outside of Grand Forks would not be benefitting as much.

Trustee Dave Reid agreed, saying, “I don’t think it would be beneficial as a whole. The high school would be under utilized, Hutton would be crowded without major financial upgrades to it. I don’t think what they have in Aldergrove could be matched here; we don’t have the numbers for that configuration.”

Rezansoff agreed that the student population was too small in Grand Forks. She added that Christina Lake Elementary students would not have the same opportunities as the students at Perley and Hutton. “If I am going to agree to a change, I want to make sure that it’s not going to hurt any of our kids and I can see that if we go to a middle school concept it is going to have a negative impact on Christina Lake students.”

Rezansoff agreed with a number of other trustees that the changes in education promised by the ministry’s revised education plan meant more flexibility that the Boundary district could take advantage of without major structural change.

“We have an opportunity to do something that is unique to us,” she said, “and address the needs of all our kids in an equal way, in a much better way than just putting in a middle school.”

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z THE WAY IT WAS

Biggest building in city sees $3K of damage in fire

1908 The largest store building in the city, housing the furniture store of McIntosh and Heron, was damaged by fire to the extent of $3,000.

1913 J.A. McCallum, formerly city clerk, was appointed city hall auditor at a salary of $250 per annum.

1918 Charles F. Laws, representing American mining interests, secured a 60-day option on the Union Mine, Franklin Camp, the bond being $300,000.

1928 Tom Bowen, a pioneer of the district since 1898, died suddenly at the age of 72 while watching a hockey game at the local rink.

1933 George White of Greenwood struck a rich vein of ore, about a foot wide, at the Elkhorn Mine, the gold and silver bearing property having been a constant shipper in the early days of Greenwood.

1938 E.S. Reynolds was officially installed as new postmaster of Grand Forks by Inspector Turner of the postal department, who travelled here from the Coast.

1943 Citizens of Grand Forks held a farewell reception for Sgt. Stan Reybone, in charge of the Grand Forks-Greenwood district for the past three years. He was being transferred to Pouce Coupe.

1948 Residents of the valley were to see some familiar faces and sights in the Na-

tional Film Board’s new documentary Eye Witness, much of which was devoted to the seed industry in Grand Forks.

1953 The entire community joined in paying their last respects to Clinton Arthur Strickland Atwood, age 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eric Atwood, who was killed when his RCAF training plane crashed near Winnipeg.

1963 Grand Forks Curling Club’s 54th annual bonspiel began, with 40 rinks taking part.

1968 The provincial government asked the city to double its contribution towards welfare.

1973 Eighty-nine boys took part in the Skate-a-Thon, sponsored by Grand Forks Minor Hockey, raising $3,700 to help pay for ice time and equipment for the rest of the season.

1978 The only Grand Forks resident to be chosen to receive the Governor General’s medal to commemorate Queen Elizabeth’s Silver Jubilee was Doris McKinnon.

1983 It will cost an initial $444,000 to fix up the city’s sewer system, which is posing a serious risk of polluting the Kettle River and possibly backing up.

1988 At council, Ald. Gary Ruley successfully rammed through a resolution to ban smoking at city hall and at the pub-

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1993 Fire chief Jim Brindley was thrilled to display the Grand Forks Fire Department’s new telesquirt truck that had just arrived. A demonstration last year impressed officials and the department got the green light to purchase the $319,000 truck.

1998 Local environmentalist David Simm asked city council to bring in a medical specialist for an upcoming air quality presentation to be held at city hall.

2003 Almost 50 cross-country skiers lined up at the starting line for the Paulson Cross-Country Ski Trails - not an ordinary race, as all the racers were visually impaired. They are part of a group established in several countries called Ski for Light that organizes cross-country events for the visually impaired. One week a year they get together in varying locations and strap on their skis. The skier from the longest distance away at this event was Graham Downie from Canberra, Australia.

2008 Though the recent sale of the Midway Forest Products mill to Fox Lumber Sales Ltd. (FLS), of Hamilton, Mont. for $750,000 is regarded as a positive step in the mill’s future, Fox Lumber executives are uncertain when the mill will reopen. FLS president Tom Fox says it is a little too early to discuss the company’s immediate plans.

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NEWS z PROVINCIAL POLITICS

Spring is right around the corner Although there is more snow forecast for later in the week, spring is on its way. Here, Ralph Bluthenthal has the honour of being the person in 2013 to bring in the first pussy willows.

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z EMERGENCY RESPONSE

Grand Forks Fire Rescue planning to buy a new engine

JIM HOLTZ

For the Grand Forks Gazette

Grand Forks Fire Chief Dale Heriot and the department are looking for a new fire truck. Heriot and two other fire department members are looking at specifications and options available through a number of fire truck manufacturers and hope to have a new truck soon. Not that there is anything specifically wrong with the current vehicle.

“Our current ladder truck is 20 years old and has timed out due to age,” Heriot said. Fire Underwriters Survey (FUS), the company that assesses the ability of communities to protect themselves from fire, puts 20 years at the limit of service for front line fire equipment if a community wishes to retain its highest possible Public Fire Protection Certification and Dwelling Protection Grade. These assessments carried out by FUS help determine the level of commercial, public and private dwelling fire risk in a community.

In turn these assessments are used by insurance companies to set premiums for their clients. “Eighty per cent of the insurers take their recommendations from them,” Heriot said. “We are rated at a 6. In the event that we didn’t replace our

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fire truck then there is a good possibility that our insurance grade rating might change to a 7 (on a 1 to 10 scale, the lower the rating, the lower insurance rates are charged in the community).” That would likely mean a fire insurance increase for the municipality and every commercial business and private property owner.

The new truck will be able to do a lot more than the old one, however. “Equipment today is much more versatile,” Heriot said. “We can use it for so many different things in the fire service: high and low angle rescue, embankment type rescue on roads.” He added that the ladder will be able to deploy horizontally as well as vertically to assist in rescuing people in flood situations.

They will be looking to increase the pumping capacity as well, increasing the diameter of the supply line from about 10 to 12 centimetres (four to five inches).

Once a concrete cost assessment is complete, the fire department will approach city council and ask for a Request For Purchase. The process is lengthy; fire trucks are all custom made. Even after approval and selecting a manufacturer, there will be a nine-month delay before delivery, Heriot said.

MLA John Slater alleges communication leaked STEVE KIDD Black Press

Boundary-Similkameen MLA John Slater has found himself in the centre of a political whirlwind once again, alleging that his personal communications have been leaked.

But rather than pursue a full investigation into the alleged leak, Slater is now saying he would rather let the controversy die, though he does plan to approach Speaker of the House Bill Barisoff about an internal investigation.

“I want this thing to go away,” said Slater. “I don’t want to go out in the public with this thing, I don’t want to hire a special prosecutor or involve the RCMP or anything like that, because they are just going to dig, dig, dig.”

Central to the issue, according to Slater, is a phone conversation he had with Premier Christy Clark earlier this week.

“I talked to the premier on Tuesday and she wants me back in caucus, make sure we are all united and voting to pass the budget,” said Slater, who resigned from the Liberal caucus on Jan. 14 to sit as an independent, after the party refused to endorse his candidacy for the May provincial election.

Slater said he was reluctant to accept the offer at the time and has since said he will not be rejoining the Liberals.

“I’ve got issues in my riding, I’ve got hundreds of members that haven’t renewed their membership, I’ve got people that are ticked off at the Liberals. I feel that my responsibility is to them, not to the B.C. Liberal Party,” said Slater.

“Especially with the way I feel the leaders of the Liberals have really betrayed me over the past six months.

“I’m not considering it. It’s my credibility that is in jeopardy if I go back and start helping the people that have betrayed me and my local supporters. I just can’t do that in all conscience.”

But within two hours of the conversation, blogger Alex Tsakumis posted information about it, with the additional information that the Liberals had ordered copies of Slater’s government text, phone and email records.

“It certainly wasn’t from me and it wasn’t anyone that overheard me. I was in my apartment, not even in my office,” said Slater. “My thoughts are that there is leakage in our communication systems. The information that is out there is private information.”

Tsakumis said the source of his information was much more prosaic, coming from a contact who overheard a public conversation between Slater and his administrative assistant. However, the tip about Slater’s communication records did come from an inside source.

“I heard that from a government source in Victoria, who was rightly appalled. Slater is not running, so who cares? Why would these guys be doing it?” asked Tsakumis, who is of the opinion that someone in the party wanted the records as leverage.

“They were going to see if they could somehow snooker him into voting for the budget,” said Tsakumis. The Liberals have a slim five seat majority, down from 13 seats when they took office in 2009.

“The government has absolutely no business

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doing that (ordering copies of his records). I am an independent,” said Slater, adding that he has been talking to the other three independent MLAs. “Are our conversations, emails, texts between the four of us, are they shared with government, are they out there for the people to look at or to hear?”

Slater is concerned about private emails made to family and friends on his government Blackberry being made public, but also admitted to concern that an investigation might bring to light other information alluded to in January by Tsakumis.

“That is part of it. Who else am I going to hurt?” said Slater. “If I just let this thing drop and say I am not going back to the Liberal caucus, end of story, let it die, then I have a lot more credibility with my followers in Boundary-Similkameen and the Okanagan, that I am not trying to make waves and ruffle feathers, and things like that.”

Tsakumis never made his earlier information public and claims to have since destroyed the records. But on Jan. 21, less than a week after his original blog post directed at Slater and NDP candidate Marji Basso, both announced they had decided not to run in the May 2013 provincial election.

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z Our View

Time to create boat rules In a letter to the editor, published on January 23, 2013, Dave Milton of Grand Forks, stated, “I don’t know what compels normal people to board vessels expressly built and driven, to create mayhem in ecologically-sensitive waters but it must be clear that such abuse will lead to the lake’s demise.”

According to Milton, there are several alternatives to wake boating and boarding that would give the lake some prominence nationally and internationally. Make the lake an accredited training centre for canoeing, kayaking, rowing, scuba diving, triathlon endurance swimming and water rescue would more than compensate for the elimination of destructive watercraft. Christina Lake could become nationally and internationally accredited and the benefit would be a boost to the local economy.

Milton’s thoughts are worth serious consideration by the people in the lake watershed who think seriously about maintaining a healthy recreational area.

The alternative is to let the population of powerboats, wake boats and personal watercraft (jet skis) proliferate and cause even more damage to the lake foreshore, retaining walls and wharfs.

The question that Milton asks is a complex one. The owners of huge boats would respond with a long list of reasons why they have a right to own a wake boat and run it wherever they like.

They may have a right to own a wake boat or other watercraft that can cause damage, but they don’t have a right to run it wherever there is a water body big enough and that is where the residents of Area ‘C’ must assert themselves. They have a right to a quiet, well-managed watershed that can be enjoyed for many more decades.

Surely the operators of tourism-oriented businesses want the benefits of the money that individuals and families who don’t own boats will spend if they can find some solitude during the summer.

Surely those who own small watercraft want to be able to enjoy the lake without being fearful of being swamped by a large wake.

It is time to take another in-depth look at the future of Christina Lake for both visitors and residents. It is time to ask some hard questions. Why do powerboat owners feel that they have the right to run their machines on a lake that is no more than a kilometre wide? Why don’t the owners of wake boats travel to Kootenay Lake where they can run their boats almost without notice?

Kootenay Lake is cold and Christina Lake isn’t, but the focus of the discussion is on boats and their operators, not swimmers or wake boarders. After all there are wet suits for such occasions.

A big plus for wake boaters would be not to have to worry about the damage the wake created by their boats would cause very little damage to the shoreline, wharfs and retaining walls.

Residents of the lake can sit on their hands on this issue or they can take action. At the very least they could develop some stringent rules for operating a boat on Christina Lake.

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z Yu Speak

KARL YU

Sunday afternoon.

While the team was outshot a number of times this season, they took it to their opponents, the Spokane Braves, outshooting the opposition 54 to 36 – don’t think this didn’t have anything to do with the energy level and cheering within Grand Forks Arena.

As for the Border Bruins’ play in their own end, they allowed 36 shots and goalie Dominic Stadnyk stopped 35 of them.

But what about the fans? They were treated to a fantastic hockey game filled with numerous chances and many shots that rang of the post and clanged off the cross bar in OT – they got their bang for their buck.

But does it end here? Do the wall-to-wall fans return for next season? Sure Sunday’s game cost nothing but this isn’t the Vancouver Canucks.

Parking is free and good seats won’t set you back a brown polymer note, that smells like maple syrup if you scratch it.

September is a long ways off but the team seems to be progressing and if everything remains relatively constant, the team could take the next step and make the postseason next year.

But part of the team making the push to the 2013/14 Kootenay International Junior Hockey League playoffs it will not only need its left and right wingers, centres, left and right defence and goalies playing at the top of their game. It will need a seventh person that doesn’t play on the ice.

Fans and players witnessed who important they are to one another on Sunday and I hope that it carries on to next year.

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The game unfortunately ended as a 1-1 draw but not after two periods of overtime and many great chances for the Grand Forks team.

Granted, the game was sponsored by Roxul and was free, but there was a certain electricity in the air of Grand Forks Arena with the 300 people in the stands.

Sports writer Gerry Foster said as much in his game report (page XX).

Players expressed how great it was to see a lot of fans at another sponsored, free game in lateJanuary, which ended as a 7-4 win for Grand Forks and you can be certain they felt the same way

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LETTERS z ENVIRONMENT

Eco-system is not a supermart Editor: Like everyone who is concerned about the future of our wildlife and wilderness in the area around Gladstone Park, I am worried about the plans to log the Lynch Creek North area – the last unroaded region left in the Lower Granby.

Once the region is roaded and logged, Gladstone Park will be surrounded by patches of clearcut logging – just like Granby Park is now.

A quick look at Google Earth will show the extensive patchwork of cut blocks encroaching on both parks.

I am told that BC Timber Sales is doing nothing “wrong” in choosing to auction off cut blocks in this area, because, after all, this is part of the “working forest.” I wonder about that term.

Just the same way, I wonder why we call the forests a “Timber Supply Area?” As if the only role the forest plays is to supply timber. It reminds me of a quote I read somewhere that we can’t see the forest for the lumber.

At the same time, North America Stone has its application in process to extract up to 10,000 tonnes of granite from this same area. I suppose another term for the forest and lands could be the “Mineral Supply Area.”

This is what happens when we lose our awareness that our forests are interconnected eco-systems that are needed to sustain life – human life and

wildlife.

We see them as supermarkets of resources instead.

Those who have not lost their awareness are marginalized as “radicals” or “tree huggers” and accused of standing in the way of economic growth.

It takes a lot of courage, time and commitment to continue to stand up, speak up and show up to claim our rightful role as stewards of our commons.

But what else can we do when government no longer protects the public interest? Surely it is time for citizens themselves to accept the responsibility to steward these resources for future generations.

Margaret Steele, Grand Forks

z WORLD POLITICS

Make a balanced argument Editor: Re: Withdraw support (letter, Feb. 13, 2013 issue of the Gazette) I agree home issues demand all of our financial support but (Sorelensen’s) justification for withdrawing support from Israel is one sided and short on substance. Please try to give a balanced argument in support of your statement.

He says Israel is responsible for all the problems of the Middle East, and that country alone, exercises lack of compassion and threatens unjustly its neighbours.

Israel has to the best of my knowledge, always allowed other faiths to exist alongside it and even within its borders.

z OPINION Tell me the same tolerance exists in neighbouring countries.

Tell me when Israel has ever declared a jihad, against other states for any reason, other than being constant in threatening retribution for attacks, Arab threats are hardly those of a neighbour, that wants to co-exist.

In an argument, threats flow in two directions.

When did Israel hijack planes and bomb other countries? Perhaps Sorelensen feels he has justified that in his argument.

True, Israel is responsible for innocent deaths in war situation that exist between Middle East countries. That is bound to happen though I wished it were not so.

Fortunately the hundreds of rockets that descend upon Israel (from Palestine) have not resulted in the sort of destruction we witnessed on 9-11.

Then there is his assertion that the deprivation suffered in the Middle East is down to the Israelis. What of the trillions of dollars of oil income that flows into the Middle East every year?

There is no excuse for poverty in the Middle East countries.

Perhaps its zeal is only to increase military might at the expense of their poor.

The East (China, Russia and Korea) and the West (Europe and America) all supply arms to both sides, perhaps that money we give them returns in arms purchase.

Might that help keep their respective arms industries alive? Could that not be were the fault Lies?

I just hope the overthrow of some of the Middle East’s militant rulers will result in better conditions for its people.

David Bevan, Grand Forks

Thumbs up to Roxul Inc. for footing the bill on the Border Bruins’ game

Thumbs Up: Local businesses and merchants for their donations to the Hutton Winter Festival.

Thumbs Down: Faded lane markers on Highway 3.

Thumbs Up: Friends that come and walk your dogs while you’re sick.

Thumbs Down: All the gravel and sand on the roads around the Grand Forks area.

Thumbs Up: To The Gazette for Thistle Pot Gifts’ beautifully done half-page colour ad and to the Christmas Light Up committee and sponsors for taking the time to vote our business first place.

Thumbs Down: People that don’t scoop up after their pets.

Thumbs Up: To organizers and sponsors of the Christmas Light Up contest. It was an honour to be chosen as the best lit up business in 2012.

Thumbs Down: Deer that dart across the road in the dark.

Thumbs Up: Roxul for sponsoring the Border Bruins game on Sunday. The arena was full and

the team played a very exciting final game of the season.

Thumbs Down: The person or persons that tried to burn down Hummingbird Bridge this past weekend.

Thumbs Up: Grand Forks Recreation Commission for opening the pool and arena for families to enjoy healthy exercise on Family Day – lots

of people out.

Thumbs Down: Fatigue and late nights.

Thumbs Up: To the Grand Forks Community Trails Society for taking the equine part of the community into consideration where the TransCanada Trail is concerned.

Thumbs Up: To the company that makes a “no salt, no sugar added” breakfast cereal.

– Would you like to give a thumb up or a thumb down? Email editor@grandforksgazette.ca. We could publish your anonymous submission. Attacks on specific businesses and people will not be published. Editor’s discretion will always be exercised. Please keep it tasteful.

Kettle River watershed is worth protecting The Kettle River watershed has supported human activity for hundreds of years and it will go on doing so if its present and future inhabitants care for it properly.

ROY RONAGHAN However, to do so will require some radical changes in their attitudes and behaviours.

First Nations people visited the area to fish, hunt and forage for berries, roots and other natural food items. Prospectors and settlers came to the watershed for different reasons. It was a source of precious metals such as gold and copper and prospectors travelled from the United States to places like Rock Creek in search of fortunes. It was a hunter’s paradise and the valley bottoms were suitable for farming and ranching.

Early settlers had little concern for the conservation and protection of the area while First Nations people who visited the area walked softly and took only what they needed.

The prevailing attitude of the miners and other settlers was that the land and its resources were available to be used as they saw fit.

Over the decades since it was first settled, water quality has declined, forested hillsides have been heavily logged, grasslands have been over-grazed and valuable arable land has been subjected to poor farming practices.

The watershed is only a small part of the biosphere but it has supported the human population in many ways. It still provides essential water for several communities, logs for local mills, farmland, ranchland and a variety of seasonal recreational opportunities.

A portion of the Kettle River, below Cascade Falls near Christina Lake, once supported salmon and other migratory fish but with the construction of power dams on the Columbia River in the United States, fish migration was blocked.

The care, maintenance and protection of some 11,000 square kilometres (4,200 square miles) of territory with six major water courses and water bodies (West Kettle River, Kettle River, Boundary Creek, Granby River, Jewel Lake and Christina Lake) fed by countless small streams is a huge undertaking. A recent inventory lists 99 lakes larger than a hectare.

In 2010, the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) made a critical decision to develop a Kettle River watershed management plan.

The Kettle River Watershed Committee was formed and its first task was to create terms of reference for the plan. Summit Environmental was contracted to conduct a “State of the Watershed” technical assessment, which is now complete.

A stakeholder advisory group of some 25 people of varying backgrounds and interests was formed to work closely with the project steering committee.

In a statement on the RDKB website, Graham Watt, project co-ordinator, says, “The Kettle River Watershed means all the land, forest, farms, wetlands and streams that drain into the Kettle River.” Watt also says, “We chose the theme ‘The Kettle River Starts Here’ because the watershed isn’t something that comes from somewhere else and goes somewhere else – it starts right here with my backyard, our decisions.

“This is our chance to define how we protect and enhance clean, reliable water and healthy ecosystems while planning for the future of our communities.”

Issues that must be addressed within the watershed are: water quality and how it can be maintained, water conservation, streamside riparian protection, restoration of fish habitat, ecosystem protection and the impact of some 14,000 kilometres of access roads.

The development of a workable management plan is neither an academic exercise nor is it an attempt by the regional district to exercise control.

Long-range planning is critical to everyone’s future and should be seen as it is intended – a set of long overdue rules, regulations and guidelines with the sole purpose of preserving, protecting and enhancing the region that sustains all life.

Anyone with questions or concerns about the project should contact Graham Watt at plan@kettleriver.ca.

– Roy Ronaghan is a columnist for the Grand Forks Gazette

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Fabulous Friday Friday, Feb. 22 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. at the Grand Forks and District Public Library. Come down and play chess, boardgames, xbox 360 Kinect. Enjoy a snack, make a craft. All ages welcome.

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Join Local Author Dani Collins for Romance and Chocolate Sat., Feb. 23 from 3 - 4:30 p.m. at the Grand Forks District & Public Library. Dani will talk about writing and publishing books in the electronic age. Chocolates from local chocolatier Rosie Gartner.

Everyone welcome.

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Sunday, April 21 - 27, 2013 “ARTS IN ACTION” Attention all art and crafts people. An exhibition of local arts and crafts takes place in Gallery 2 from April 22 - May 4.

All are invited to enter their work Submit entries (form available at Gallery 2) by April 4, 5 & 6.

Sun Gala – April 21 • 2 p.m. at GFSS Sat Reception – April 27 • 1-3 p.m. at Gallery 2 Everyone Welcome • Admission by Donation

Saturday

Seedy Saturday Annual Seed Share Exchange and Sales Sat., March 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Grand Forks Anglican Church 7252 7th Street. Bring Seeds to share and exchanged. Please label and date seeds you are sharing. If you dont have seeds to share - donations will go to help with the costs of the event. Lunch by donation. Hosted by the Boundary Producers Association and the Agricultural Society. Come and find out about the Boundary SEED Bank project, Seed Library, and meet local food growers, seed savers.

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Phone Yvonne Tedesco 250-442-3036.

Last Monday Every Month • Kettle River Recreation Commission meets at the Rock Creek Trading Post at 7 p.m. Come out and support activities for families!

Every Monday • Senior Centre Branch 68 is holding Crib at 1:30 p.m.

• “Are you troubled by someone’s drinking?” Al Anon meets at 8 p.m. at the Catholic Church Rectory 7269 - 9th St., Grand Forks. For information call Liz at 250-4425654 or Lewis G. at 250-447-2668.

• Lawn Bowling - A Sport for Life, played at a casual level 6:30 p.m. (assembly 6:15 p.m.) Christina Lake. Bowls available, everyone welcome.

• Grand Forks Border Bruins Bingo held at the Curling Rink. Early birds starts at 6:45 p.m. All proceeds to the Border Bruin Junior B Hockey.

• Drop-in carpet bowling is held at the Seniors’ Hall in Grand Forks City Park at 9:30 a.m.

• The CanCan Troupe practices from 5:30 7:30 p.m. at the Anglican Church on 7th St. Contact Mona at 250-442-2237 or Mel at 250-447-2614.

• Boundary Stroke Recovery Club meets at 341 - 75th Avenue, 10:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.

For information call Ian Taylor at 250-4423545.

• Pickle Ball is held at Barbara Ann Park from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. $1 drop-in fee. (Also held Wednesays.) Contact 250-442-2604 for information. Everyone welcome.

• Is food a problem for you? The Grand Forks Overeaters Anonymous Group meets at 7:00 p.m. at the Holy Trinity Anglican Church basement, 7252 7th St. Phone Ella at 250-442-2346.

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What a great gift for the golfer in the family!

All proceeds support lung health research, programmes and lung health education.

For more information and to obtain your Golf Privilege Club booklet, contact Marge at 250- 442-3522 or Michele at 250-4423055.

Kettle River Museum Open daily in July/August: 10am to 4:30pm.

May, June & September: Friday - Monday.

Bring your kids and visitors! Step back in time and tour our heritage KVR station, climb aboard our last caboose, the 1930’s Massey-Harris tractor, or our rare 1950’s Austin fire truck. General Admission $3.

Free admission for children under 12.

Grand Forks Seniors Center Activites Branch 68 City Park. Monday + Thursday: Cribbage 1:30 p.m. Tuesday: Arts/Crafts/ Quilters 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Wednesday: Whist 1:30 p.m. Monday + Wednesday (Sept. - May): Carpet Bowling 9:00 a.m.

Thursday: Choir 9:30 a.m. Centre can be rented anytime. Rates are reasonable.

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4th Tuesday Every Month • You are invited to enjoy a vegan vegetarian lunch sponsored by Boundary Sabbath Fellowship. Potluck; bring your hot or cold dish, and copies of your recipe to share.

Held at the Lutheran Church Basement at noon.

Every Tuesday • Figure Drawing/Painting Group meets 5:30-7:30 at Gallery 2 (formerly Grand Forks Art Gallery). Artists bring their own materials. Easels available. Schedule sometimes changes so please call Nora first if you plan to drop by. No membership free, but $20 per month or a $5.00 drop in fee collected to pay models. For information call Gallery 2 at 250-442-2211 or Nora at 250-442-3668.

• The Sunshine Quilters of Grand Forks meet at 9:30 a.m. at the Focus on Fibre building on Donaldson Drive. For more info call Kim at 250-442-8802.

• Scrabble at the Grand Forks Public Library from 1-3 p.m.

• CAN/AM Women’s closed AA meetings, 11 a.m. to noon at the Anglican Church Basement.

• Crib at the Legion Hall starts 6:30 p.m. sharp.

• Grand Forks Air Cadets meet at the Legion from 6:30 to 9 p.m. This organization promotes leadership skills, camaraderie and working together as a team. New members always welcome. Join the fun. Contact Jim: 1-866-447-9304 or Janice 250-442-5732.

• Boundary Women’s Resource Centre Drop-in 11:30 to 5:00. We provide referrals, library, information, social time for women and much more. For more info call 250442-5212.

• St. John’s Ambulance Brigade, Boundary Branch meeting 7 p.m. at 8008 Donaldson Drive.

• Grand Forks Bridge Club meets at Anglican Church at 7 p.m. for contract bridge. For info or reservations call Peter at

Catholic Women’s League St. Patrick’s Day Tea, Bake Sale & Raffle Sat., March 16. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Catholic Church Hall.

Door Prize at Tea Raffle draw at 3:30 p.m.

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Email your event to production@grandforksgazette.ca with the words “Event Listing” in the subject line; You can also mail it to Box 700, Grand Forks, B.C. V0H 1H0 or drop it off at our office at 7255 Riverside Drive – please mark clearly “Event Listing” The Grand Forks Gazette regrets that there may not be room to publish every item every week; priority will be given to new and timely items.

The Gazette also cannot accept annual general meeting notices in “Out and About”. Highlights – Non-profit organizations, book early for this FREE spot. Bookings fill up fast! Phone the Gazette to book your spot – call 250-442-2191.

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• Grand Forks Pipes & Drums practices 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. in Room 101 at GFSS. Beginning and experienced pipers and drummers invited to join. Lessons by arrangement. Inquiries, please call 250-4421249.

• AA (open) meeting in Greenwood at the McArthur Centre, at 8 p.m. Contact 250446-2249 or 442-0072.

• Pioneer Girls/Girls in Action - Gospel Chapel 3:30-5 p.m. Contact Eileen Gobbett at 250-442-2417.

• TOPS is the weight loss support group of choice for thousands. Join us and you will see why. Weigh-in is at 8:30 a.m.; meeting to follow, at the Gospel Chapel (7048 Donaldson Drive, Room 302). Questions? Call Frances at 250-442-0638.

• Community Learning Place – drop-in – from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Grand Forks Library.

Come for help with reading, writing, basic computer, test preparation, citizenship study. Sponsored by the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy and the Grand Forks Library.

• Kettle River Runners: your friendly Grand Forks running club meets for a group run every Tuesday throughout the fall and winter at 5 p.m. at the aquatic centre. Runs are g enerally 5 to 8 km in length, and the group splits into runners of similar ability.

Further information about club events are posted on our website: www.kettleriverrunners.shawwebspace.ca.

2nd & 4th Wednesday Every Month • The Rumplestiltskein Fibre Arts Guild of Rock Creek meets. Phone 250-446-2431 or 250-446-2406 for more information.

2nd and 4th Thursday Every Month • Grand Forks Fly Tying Club meets every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at Kingfisher Fly and Tackle Shop.

All welcome to join. For more information call Lawrence at King Fisher Fly & Tackle 250-442-3011.

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• The Boundary Peace Initiative meets at 7 p.m. at the Slavonic Centre. Contact Laura at 250-442-0434.

3rd Thursday Every Month • The Writer’s Guild meet at 6:00 p.m. at the Grand Forks Public Library.

Every Thursday • The Sopraninos, the community children’s choir, meets at 4-5 p.m. at Studio B - 7330 2nd St. (old Gazette building). The choir is open to children in Grades 3 - 6.

• The Second St. Singers, a new acappella vocal ensemble, meets at 5:15-6:30 at Studio B - 7330 2nd St. (old Gazette building). Music eclectic: madrigal to Motown.

Tenors and basses especially welcome. Call 250-447-6393 for more information.

• Join the new seniors “fun” singing group.

Sing songs from bygone eras at Seniors’ Hall in City Park at 9:45 a.m. Visit, have coffee and sing. Contact Joan at 250-4420924 or Liz at 250-442-5516. Senior’s drop-in fee $1.

• Boundary Women’s Resource Centre Drop-in 11:30 to 5:00. We provide referrals, library, information, social time for women and much more. Call for more info 250442-5212.

• Bingo at the Legion! Doors open at 5:45 p.m., game starts at 6:45 p.m.

• Opt Clinic (Planned Parenthood) is held from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Boundary Medical Clinic.

• Join us for Bible study at 1 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church. We welcome everyone who is interested. For more information call 250-442-3959 or 250-447-2562.

• Drop-in Crib is held at the Seniors’ Hall in Grand Forks City Park at 1:30 p.m.

• The CanCan Troupe practices from 5:30 7:30 p.m. at the Anglican Church on 7th St. Contact Mona at 250-442-2237 or Mel at 250-447-2614.

• Pioneer Clubs - Girls In Action (grades 1 7), meets from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Call Lee Anna Klassen at 250-442-5502.

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SD51 adopts policies on distribution of information at schools, field trips

JIM HOLTZ

For the Grand Forks Gazette

At its Feb. 12 meeting, the School District 51 board adopted two new policies on top of voting against a middle school in Grand Forks (page 1).

One was a policy governing the distribution of union or political information within the schools by members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) and the British Columbia Teachers’ Federation (BCTF), or any other unions or political parties.

The new policy attempts to clarify what the school board administration would find objectionable in either the message delivered in the material or the manner in which it is distributed.

A statement made several times in the policy was that district administration would find objectionable anything that “would impair the district’s ability to achieve its objectives.”

Board Chair Teresa Rezansoff pointed out in the policy that the board has a duty to see that it “fulfills its statutory responsibilities and duties, and that it operates the school district efficiently and effectively and in a manner which maintains the confidence of students, parents and the public.” The policy did not state what those statutory responsibilities and duties were or how they might be impacted by union-sponsored material. Neither was it mentioned how board administration might measure the confidence of parents or students to determine whether or not it was being maintained.

Rezansoff and Boundary District Teachers’ Association President Norm Sabourin both hoped that the references to consultation in the policy would prevent conflict between the board and the unions.

The second policy adopted regarded field trips. An extensive list of forms

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were included in the policy to make sure that proper care had been taken in the planning and preparation of a field trip.

These included teacher-prepared check lists, parent and chaperone forms, and letters of application and authorization.

Much of the policy dealt with student safety. The policy was adopted unanimously; however, trustees Dave Reid and Vicki Gee expressed concern that the strict regulations might prevent students taking part in kayaking or rock climbing even in very carefully supervised venues and the four-month advance notice required for field trips might prevent some trips that become suddenly available.

Voting for ministry submissions The board voted to support two submissions to the Ministry of Education put forward by the BC School Trustees Association requesting that the ministry reconsider decisions it had made regarding 1) the completion of the school calendar by March 31, instead of May 31 and 2) the financing formula for transportation. The board felt the first decision impeded the ability of the board to plan effectively and that the second

would negatively affect the district’s budget.

Superintendent Michael Strukoff reported on the pilot Data Project, a project designed to provide an effective use of the huge amount of data the district collects on student achievement, attendance, enrolment and course selection.

The Kootenay Learning Analytics System, if adopted, will allow teachers and administrators to keep real time data on student achievement and therefore know much more quickly and accurately when intervention is required to assist the learning process.

The cost to the district would be $5,000 to 6,000 initially for software and $250 a year afterwards.

The board approved $15,000 for Grand Forks Secondary School (GFSS) and Boundary Central Secondary School to continue the Pathways Work Readiness Program, Secondary School Apprenticeship and other career/work experience options.

This allocation of funds will be reviewed each year The GFSS band tour to Edmonton in May was approved in principle.

Thank You Grand Forks The Boundary District Arts Council extends its thanks to the Volunteers and Patrons of our February 7th presentation of DECK at the historic GEM Theatre. Thank you Patrons for your standing ovation and thank you Volunteers for making the evening such a resounding success.

• Thank you to the carpenters who built an entire stage for this performance at the GEM: Tom Sheitel, William Caley, Russell Smith, Rod Korolek and Larry Hudema • Thank you Zak Eburne for providing sound • Thank you Len Harasemow for lighting equipment and set up • Thank you Jeremy and Bob Devries of Jerseyland Organics for providing trucking • Thank you Mike Elliott of Kettle River Canoes for providing tools • Thank you Andy Shione of Boundary Home Building Centre for donating lumber • Thank you River’s Edge Theatre Society for lending your studio and risers • Thank you Boundary Music & Theatre Society for lending your risers • Thank you Lori Straume for posters/program, and James Elliott proof reading • Thank you Maureen and Marius Paquet, owners of the GEM Theatre for refreshments, catering, libations and your marvelous venue • Thank you to the GEM Theatre’s 15 Volunteers • Thank you to gallery 2 and Thistle Pot Gifts for ticket sales • Thank you to Natasha and Anya Soroka for after-show catering • Thank you to Erna Gobbett, whose vision has made the Performance Series a cornerstone of the arts in Grand Forks and the Boundary • Thank you to Anya Soroka, our Performance Series Coordinator-elect, for the spirit, vision, and passion for live theatre you bring to our community • Thank you to Ted Invictus, technical director, stage manager, and lighting director • Thank YOU ALL who put your hearts and souls into this dream of bringing live theatre back to Market Street in Grand Forks.

Lastly, !!! BRAVO !!! to Lucas Myers, our brilliant, young, British Columbian playwright/actor whose wit, genius, and timely satire made this evening so memorable.

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Police are asking the public’s assistance regarding a fire at the Hummingbird Bridge on North Fork Road north of Grand Forks.

On Feb. 16 at around 9:30 p.m., Grand Forks RCMP received report of a possible attempted arson at the bridge.

“It looks like somebody put two large jerry cans full of gas near the bridge supports and lit them on fire,” Grand Forks RCMP’s Staff Sgt. Jim Harrison said. “Thankfully some people pushed the cans further down into the bank and stopped the fire.”

Harrison said the fire department arrived on the scene and put the fire out while Emcon Services inspected the bridge.

There was no structural damage and the bridge is still usable.

There was a brown pickup truck that was initially said to be a vehicle of interest but RCMP later ruled it, and its owner, out completely.

Harrison said that it is the fourth such fire in the North Fork Road area in the last month and while he is asking the public to call the Grand Forks RCMP (250-442-8288) with any information, he is asking people to keep their eyes peeled at the scene if another suspicious fire should take place.

“Certainly, if anyone has information they should call us, however, if there is another incident, and people arrive on the scene prior to police arriving we ask them to have a good look around to see who else is there,” explained Harrison.

“If we are dealing with a person who falls under the definition of a pyromaniac, generally speaking, our investigation shows that those people stick around to watch their handiwork.”

He asked that people arriving on the scene take note to see if anyone else is there and that could give police a viable suspect.

“See who’s there or who leaves in a hurry before the police and the fire department arrive,” Harrison said.

Single vehicle rollover On Feb. 16 at 7:39 p.m. a 2007 Toyota Camry rolled over on Highway 3 between Grand Forks and Christina Lake with the 57-year-old female driver and lone occupant sustaining

minor injuries.

Harrison said road conditions were very icy with dense fog and the driver received first aid on the scene.

“The driver was transported to Boundary Hospital for a check (although) she appeared to be uninjured; she was wearing a seatbelt,” Harrison said.

The woman was from Christina Lake.

Christina Lake car theft On Feb. 15 there was a report at Sunset Drive at Christina Lake of a theft of a black 1997 Toyota 4Runner with B.C. licence plate DEB 941.

“It was stolen from a seasonal residence at that location, the vehicle was uninsured, it was locked and last time it was seen was seven to 10 days prior to Feb. 14,” Harrison said, adding there were no suspects or witnesses.

Truck egging Between 6 p.m. and 8 a.m. eggs were thrown at a truck on Seventh Street in Grand Forks on Feb. 12. There are no other reports of activity, Harrison said.

Caught in the act On Feb. 11 at 4:02 p.m. there was a report of a theft and break-in in progress on Fifth Street in Grand Forks.

“When police arrived, the citizen had apprehended a male subject who was in the process of leaving the property with two tool boxes valued at approximately $100,” Harrison said. “The subject was arrested by police and released on a promise to appear (in court).”

The suspect was also not allowed within 100 metres of the Fifth Street address. Police have recommended charges against a 52-year-old Grand Forks male.

Man charged with car theft gets jail time A suspect arrested for a series of car thefts a few weeks ago has been given jail time.

On Feb. 14, Jarrod Kinakin, 29, was sentenced to 120 days in jail with credit for 10 days already served.

Intoxicated teen suffers minor injuries at local skate park A 13-year-old female was drunk and fell at the skate park beside the aquatic centre.

“We ended up taking her to the hospital and she was released back to her family for safekeeping,” Harrison said.

She suffered minor scrapes.

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ROTARY CLUB Corn for sale From left: Rotarians Louise Currier, Wendy McCulloch and Sharon Docksteader at the kettle corn stand at the Grand Forks Rotary Club’s Halloween Bonfire.

Homer Good (left) and Gord Nichols

Rotary in B.C. to turn 100, local club celebrating KARL YU

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The 100th year of Rotary International in B.C. is approaching and for long-time Grand Forks Rotary Club members Homer Good and Gord Nichols, the local club has changed since it was established in 1965.

Good and Nichols have been members of the service club since 1979 and 1981 respectively and the biggest change they have seen is the inclusion of women as Rotarians (Rotary Club members).

“I think, at this point in time, if we hadn’t have done that the club would no longer exist,” explained Good.

“The introduction of women was a controversial thing when it happened but there’s no doubt in my mind that it was one of the better things we’ve done as far as the organization goes but other than that, there’s a lot in similarity between the club now and the club of almost 30 years ago,” said Nichols. “We do a lot of community projects, there’s a lot of good fellowship amongst the members and we work hard at projects and sponsor things around the world.”

Amongst the projects that the Grand Forks Rotary Club has contributed to include the restoration of the customs house on the gallery 2 grounds and a building by the Grand Forks Station Pub. The local club also holds a number of fundraisers, such as the scotch tasting and Halloween bonfire, but perhaps one of its most popular is its kettle corn, which is sold at events such as the Grand Forks International baseball tournament and the fall fair.

“Probably about three years ago, an idea (current club president) Darla Ashton brought to the club was a money-making project to pop kettle corn at local events and I, amongst many others, was somewhat skeptical how much of a market

there was for kettle corn,” Nichols explained. “I was absolutely wrong. It’s a fantastic draw and people love the product.”

“It’s a phenomenon to my mind because we didn’t even know what kettle corn was until we brought this machine to town and started making it and then found out what kind of following it had,” said Good. “It’s mind-boggling, I have to tell you that.”

Despite the Rotary’s aim to provide “service above self” and eradicate polio, the local club is not against having fun and Good and Nichols have seen some humorous situations arise during their time as Rotarians.

Nichols recalls some work he did for the fall fair, shortly after he became a Rotarian.

He helped with the beer garden, buying a lot of beer and while summer is relatively hot and sunny in Grand Forks, especially during fall fair time, that year the sun was absent.

“I don’t think we’ve had a wetter, colder fall fair since. I spent the rest of the winter trying to get rid of 99 dozen beer. Every Rotary project is not a success,” Nichols said with a laugh.

Good shares a similar story.

“We decided we were going to run a car bingo. We got this thing all set up at the arena, purchased this car. As it turns out, we were expecting something in the neighbourhood of 1,000 people to come down to this bingo and about 150 showed up,” reminisced Good. “So we ended up with a $3,000 bill for the car, which took us three years to pay off.”

The Rotary in B.C. will celebrate its actual centennial in April but the Grand Forks Rotary Club will be holding a celebration this Saturday at Gyro Park between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Kettle corn will be on sale, there will be free cake and hot chocolate and the club asks you to bring pennies for the Rotary’s End Polio Now campaign.

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Join us in Celebrating 100 Years of Rotary in BC I’m proud to be a Rotarian Louise Currier Louise Currier Notary Public 250-442-0282 • 7215 2nd St.

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Free Cake and Hot Chocolate • Kettle Corn available for purchase Bring your pennies for Rotary’s End to Polio Now campaign

Congratulations Rotary on your 100th Anniversary in BC Jim Burch is proud to have been a Rotarian for the past 32 years.

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Wednesday, February 20, 2013 Grand Forks Gazette

Monday, February 18th marks the beginning of Chamber of Commerce Week 2013.

Chamber Week brings awareness to the important work these organizations do to stimulate local economies, promote their community, and engage in multi-level advocacy which benefits the entire province. No other business organization can match this incredible network that stretches across the country.

With the recently released Top 10 Barriers to Competitiveness for 2013, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce has identified the main factors which are holding back Canada’s economic progress and ability to compete globally.

Chambers of Commerce around the province, including the BC Chamber, have been very active recently in this area, and are a big part of the solution.

The network of Chambers of Commerce across BC is the most influential business organization in the province. As the key representatives of their business community to government, Chambers actively listen to business needs and continually articulate them to government at all levels.

Chambers of Commerce support businesses through benefit programs, services and education. Being community based means that Chambers are funded entirely by their members, events and sponsorship. This community investment is what drives Chambers of Commerce to directly support and stimulate local economies, and work collaboratively to create vibrant communities around the province.

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The Boundary Country Regional Chamber of Commerce (BCRCC) is the Voice of Boundary Country Business, representing business in an advisory capacity at community and regional tables. BCRCC is currently in its second year of operation in the Boundary Region.

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April 2012 BCRCC was officially incorporated under the Board of Trade Act by Industry Canada Membership grew to over 150 strong BCRCC joined the BC Chamber of Commerce, gaining access to Group 1 Benefits Plan for members Biz after Biz networking meetings were hosted in various communities throughout the Boundary Region Learning opportunities and guest speakers were featured BCRCC participated in several community events Satellite locations were set up in Midway and Christina Lake

As the Chamber continues to grow it will represent a larger group of businesses and in turn will have an increased ability to attract more businesses and industries to the area. This will result in a larger membership, greater networking opportunities, increased access to services and increased ability to support community and regional events. The Board of Directors continues to work tirelessly to increase membership, strengthen partnerships in the communities, and to support and promote the region.

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The little town with a “Heart of Gold” welcomes everyone.

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Doc about banana battle at films festival

“It is easier to cope with a bad conscience than a bad reputation.” These are the words of the public relations company NO BOUNDARIES for Dole, as the mulFILM CLUB tinational launched a vicious smear and attack campaign against Fredrik Gertten for his film Bananas, chronicling the lawsuit of 12 Nicaraguan plantation workers against the company.

The film was selected for competition by and was set to premiere at the Los Angeles Film Festival, until Dole’s attorney threatened Gertten with legal action.

Being a true documentarian Gertten made another film, this one capturing his fight for free speech. The film Big Boys Gone Bananas is a gritty portrayal of this David vs. Goliath match and will be shown Saturday afternoon at the eighth annual No Boundaries Film Club presentation of the Traveling World Community Film Festival, British Columbia’s longest running international social issues film festival.

The festival opens this Friday at 7 p.m. with the film Hooked on Growth by Dave Gardner, which explores the cultural and paradigm challenges facing the growth of a sustainable society and closes on Sunday with the 3 p.m. film Sing Your Song, winner of the Most Popular NonFiction Film Award at the Vancouver International Film Festival.

This film, by Susanne Rostock, portrays the life of singer/actor/activist Harry Belafonte. Yeah, he’s still relevant, and at 85, is still a social activist.

In between are 12 other films, a heady and stimulating mix of uplifting tales: Shift Change; Putting Democracy to Work by Mark Dworkin and Melissa Young; science/ hope/education, Symphony of the Soil by Deborah Koons

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Garcia with impressive cinematography and music; Edible City by Andrew Hasse and Carl Grether, about local food sustainability; Bidder 70 directed by Beth and George Gage, which centres on an ingenious and effective method of civil disobedience and is the winner of Best American Film, Traverse City Film Festival; and what documentary film festival would be worth its salt without that perennial filmmaker Velcrow Ripper. Ripper’s Occupy Love, a film documenting the global revolution of the heart, won Best Canadian Feature at the Planet in Focus Festival. So you see, here is a documentary film buff’s fix.

Documentary films are meant to educate, inspire action, and most importantly, show that everyone in this global community is more similar than different. We share the soil, air, water and core values.

Sure the genre also exists to show us life isn’t without its challenges and that it is our duty to be vigilant and

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help to re-educate those who display misguided and destructive actions.

There will be films that some can interpret as being emotionally oppressive but how one feels after a film is a matter of choice. If you are not up to the challenge of feeling inspired by a film, choose more uplifting ones – there usually are a number of them.

As usual, the Boundary Peace Initiative (BPI) will be serving up those incredibly delicious lunches on Saturday and Sunday.

The festival will be held at Grand Forks Secondary School and tickets are available at the door only. A festival pass is $20, students and low income $10. Per session (morning, afternoon, evening) $5 (students) and $3 (low income).

For more information or a copy of the program e-mail larryhudema@yahoo.ca. The program will be posted at www.grandforksgazette.ca as well.

Happy 10th Birthday

Nickolie & Joseph February 21

Love, Mom & Dad

Household injuries are one of the top reasons kids under age 3 visit the Emergency Room.

Young kids have the highest risk of being injured at home because that’s where they spend most of their time.

Supervision is the best way to prevent injuries, in the home and out.

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The Employment Program of British Columbia is funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia.

When was the last time you crawled around your home on your hands and knees? As strange as it sounds, give it a go. Kids explore their everyday environments, so it’s crucial to check things out from their perspective to make sure your home is safe.

taken from kidshealth.org

Success By 6 supports parents and communities in creating healthy, nurturing environments for our youngest children, so that by age 6, they are physically, socially, and emotionally ready to succeed in school. The goal of Success By 6 is to better the lives of our Boundary area children in our families and enhancing our communities.

Success by 6® is a locally based initiative in partnership with:

Phoenix Foundation of the Boundary Communities • Ministry of Children & Family Development • Grand Forks Credit Union

is a proud supporter of this community initaitive

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Looking for a job, a new car, maybe trying to get rid of an old set of bunk beds; or are you a collector? UsedKootenays.com is a resource not to be overlooked.

With the rise of online classified sites such as Kijiji or Craigslist, UsedKootenays.com offers up an alternative that aims to connect with the community offline that it’s bringing together online.

“We actually have a genuine concern and care for the communities we serve,” says Erin Richards, marketing co-ordinator for UsedKootenays.com, which is also owned by Black Press. Recently, all of the Kootenay Black Press titles began running all of its print classified ads on UsedKootenays.com.

“We feel this is a great value for our customers and makes Black Press the best option when it comes to placing classified advertising throughout the Kootenays,” said Chuck Bennett, group publisher for Black Press in the Kootenays.

“We are really excited about this opportunity for us to grow our business in this area, but more importantly, this is good for our customers.”

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Also setting them apart from other online shopping venues is tighter moderation, ensuring things like weapons, puppy mills and pornography aren’t promoted. Scams, spam and low quality content are less likely to appear on this site as well.

It’s all part of maintaining a high quality service that allows a positive exchange of goods with those living nearby.

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On Facebook and Twitter, UsedKootenays.com is increasing its profile after a few years of operation. The feedback forum on its website is also open for comments from users who see a way they can better serve the immediate area. “I would love to engage in some dialogue with people in the Kootenays,” says Richards.

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Adult First place: Doug Bannert Second place: Jeff Hutton Third place: Dale Nylander Under 16 years old First place: Stephen D’Appolonia (10 years) Second place: Colin Anderson (13 years) Third place: Reid Robinson (10 years) Big raffle winner, pop-up ice hut, rod, reel and seat: Joe Gritchen Hidden prizes for Smallest fish: Brad Eugene Oldest fisherman: Whiskey Will (84 years young) Youngest fisherman: Erika Robinson (two) Ticket entry winner: Doug Bannert and Tony Finley – Submitted by Greg Sterling

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On Tuesday, Feb. 26, Spotlight Films will be presenting the multiple award nominated/winning film Amour.

This not-so-subtle creation of writer/ director Michael Haneke (The White Ribbon, Cache) wraps our emotions around, generally, the aging process accompanied by the various debilitating challenges and, specifically, the loving relationship between Octogenarian spouses Georges (Jean-Louis Trintignant, a healthy list of acting achievement, including Three Colors: Red, The Conformist, and Z) and Anne (Emmanuelle Riva, another significant list of act-

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When Anne has a stroke and is left paralyzed on one side, she relies more and more on the primary care of Georges, who had vowed that she would not have to endure further hospital visits or be put in a home.

The ordeal is mentally, emotionally and physically draining for both Georges and Anne as every grain of dignity takes on significant value. Nothing is glossed over.

During infrequent visits from their daughter Eva (Isabelle Huppert, The Piano Teacher) who lives abroad with her family, Haneke craftily, with minimal dialogue, creates the sense of a rift between her and Georges.

Aside from winning the Palme d’Or for Haneke at the Cannes Film Festival, Amour was also nominated for five Os-

cars, including Best Film, Best Foreign Film (Austria), and Best Performance by an actress in a leading role (Riva). It also won Best Direction at the Bavarian Film Awards; Best International Independent Film, the British Independent Film Awards; Best Foreign Language Film at the Chicago Film Critics Association Awards and Best Actor, Actress, Director, and Film Awards at the European Film Awards. The list continues.

With the announcements of the Oscars, Riva became the oldest (84) to be nominated for best actress, the same day, Quevenzhane Wallis (9) (Beasts Of The Southern Wild) became the youngest ever. Since you’re in the mood for trivia, the pigeon scene was shot 12 times.

Amour will be shown at 7:30 p.m. at the Gem Theatre. Spotlight Films would like to thank Marius and Maureen Paquet of the Gem Theatre and our sponsors for continued support of Spotlight Films.

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Are our resource roads a problem?

The last thing you want to come across when traveling out into the backcountry this summer is a road wash-out, blown culvert or failing bridge.

GRAHAM WATT But a recent report from the B.C. Forest Practices Board reveals an increasing number of concerns over poor road and bridge construction and maintenance in audits of forestry operations across the province.

In particular, key issues included less overall maintenance work and insufficient culverts and drainage structures.

The Forest Practices Board chose to focus on resource roads because of the risks of environmental degradation and safety for road users.

Some of the environmental impacts caused by resource road development and made worse by lack of maintenance include siltation of streams, landslides, increase in invasive plants, barriers to fish passage, and pressures on other endangered or at risk species.

Ideally, roads should be built and managed to minimize these environmental impacts.

But even well-managed roads adjacent to or crossing streams can impact fish and aquatic ecosystems by increasing water temperature, sediment and toxins, and decreasing dissolved oxygen.

There are at least 450,000 kilometres of resource roads in B.C. In the Canadian portion of the Kettle River watershed, we have over 13,000 kilometres of roads overall, mostly unpaved, that cross streams at over 9,000 locations.

Although we do not have enough data on the current condition of roads and bridges in our area to fully understand the risks to our streams and rivers, observations

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from residents and at least one Forest Practices Board audit show that the Boundary may be no better off than the rest of B.C. Part of the problem is that resource roads are administered through provisions in 11 different laws dealing with different industries and activities.

The Province has been working on the Natural Resource Roads Act to address these issues, though progress has been stalled since early 2012.

If you travel on resource roads, would you be willing to send in your observations and photos of problem areas?

– Contact Graham Watt (plan@kettleriver.ca) about this or any other watershed questions. Figures and footnotes are included online at http://kettleriver.ca – look for the menu item “Kettle River Q&A.” Watt is Kettle Watershed Management Plan project co-ordinator for the RDKB.

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RDKB ELECTORAL AREA ‘D’ Regional District of Kootenay Boundary Electoral Area ‘D’ Director Irene Perepolkin and staff invite all Area ’D’ residents, taxpayers and interested parties to a Town Hall Meeting to learn about the proposed 2013 Budget, the 2013-2017 Five-Year Financial Plan and how Regional Districts operate.

RDKB staff will provide information regarding the legislative framework, what regional services are provided and what specific Area ‘D’ services are provided and how much taxpayers pay, as well as how levels of taxation are determined.

Information regarding current projects and what the Regional District has been working on will also be presented. Come out and be part of the discussions regarding proposals for Saddle Lake and Phoenix Ski Hill!

This is your opportunity to share your comments on the 2013 Budget and an opportunity to let your RDKB Director know what kind of local government services YOU want that would make Electoral Area ’D’ a better place.

When: 7:00 PM—MONDAY, MARCH 4, 2013 Where: GRAND FORKS SENIORS HALL 565-71ST AVENUE, GRAND FORKS, B.C.

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February 27th is Anti-Bullying Day Enter our Anti-Bullying Poster Contest Create a poster (big or small) and include your anti-bullying message.

Bring it in to Pharmasave before February 27 so we can build our Anti-Bullying Wall.

Prizes will be awarded to the winners in each of the following age categories (6 and Under; 7 to 9; 10 to 12)

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There was a gathering at Gyro Park on Feb. 14 for the Idle No More movement and One Billion Rising, seeking to end gender-based violence. Clockwise from top left: Anya Soroka posts a sign facing Central Avenue. Patrick Stephenson (left) plays the drum while Darcy Lea (centre) and Katrinka Kennedy look on. Laura Savinkoff (bottom right) and others made a circle at Gyro Park.

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Would you like to dispose of your redundant pennies and help Women’s Institute-related groups worldwide?

Consider the Associated Country Women of the World (ACWW), which is an umbrella for like-minded groups worldwide, including Women’s Institutes (WI) across Canada, and that means Sunshine Valley WI here in Grand Forks is a proud part of that world organization. In 1936, the first financial chair of the recently formed ACWW suggested that members contribute a penny over and above their subscription to increase funds for projects.

The idea today is called “Pennies for Friendship” and is the backbone for projects by member societies.

Some examples include: • India: computer literacy and overall education for young women and girls in remote villages of Tamil Nadu • Kenya: Nyanza region – to develop programs for clean, safe drinking water and food security • Tanzania: a project to help women learn farm skills through cultivating and growing maize Locally, during Women’s Institute Week, which runs until Feb. 23, look for WI penny jars so you can discard your hoard of worthless pennies, and share in providing help to projects around the world.

Also, look for our bright yellow posters in local stores. The Sunshine Valley WI is holding its February meeting and social tomorrow (Thursday) at Silver Kettle Village coffee room at 7 p.m. Interested visitors are always welcome.

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WISE BUYERS READ THE LEGAL COPY: Vehicle(s) may be shown with optional equipment. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offers. Offers may be cancelled at any time without notice. Dealer order or transfer may be required as inventory may vary by dealer. See your Ford Dealer for complete details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. ◆Offer valid from January 15, 2013 to February 28, 2013 (the “Offer Period”). “First Three Bi-Weekly Payments on Us” (the “Offer”) applies up to a total maximum amount of [$500] / [$750] / [$1,000] / [$1,750] (all three bi-weekly payments in total) (the “Maximum Amount”) per eligible 2013 [Focus (excluding ST and BEV), Fiesta] / [Fusion, Escape, Focus ST, Focus BEV, CMAX] / [Mustang, Taurus, Edge, Explorer, Flex, F-150] / [Expedition] – all Shelby GT500, F-150 Raptor, Transit Connect, F-Series Super Duty, F-650/F-750 Lincoln models excluded (each an “Eligible Vehicle”) to customers who finance or lease an Eligible Vehicle during the Offer Period through Ford Credit or the FALS program on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit Canada. For customers making monthly payments, the first three bi-weekly payment amounts will be calculated by multiplying the monthly payment by 12, dividing the resulting amount by 26, and multiplying the resulting amount by three. In most cases, the customer will be responsible for making all scheduled payments in accordance with his or her purchase or lease agreement but will receive a cheque from the dealer for an amount equivalent to the first three bi-weekly payments, including tax, up to the Maximum Amount. The means by which the Offer will be executed by dealers to customers will vary based on the type of purchase or lease agreement - see dealer for full details. Offer not available to cash purchase customers. This offer can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. This offer is not combinable with any CFIP, CPA, GPC, or Daily Rental incentives. †Until February 28, 2013, receive as low as 0% APR purchase financing on new 2013 Ford [Fusion (excluding Hybrid, HEV, PHEV)]/ [Taurus (excluding SE), Edge (excluding SE), Escape (excluding S)]/[Focus (excluding S, ST and BEV), Fiesta (excluding S)], models for a maximum of [48]/ [60]/ [72] months to qualified retail customers, on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest interest rate. Example: $30,000 purchase financed at 0% APR for 48/ 60/ 72 months, monthly payment is $625.00/ $500.00/ $416.67, cost of borrowing is $0 or APR of 0% and total to be repaid is $30,000. Down payment on purchase financing offers may be required based on approved credit from Ford Credit. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price. ‡Until February 28, 2013, receive $500/ $1,000/ $2,000/ $2,500/ $3,500/ $5,000/ $6,500/ $7,000/$7,500/$8,000 in Manufacturer Rebates with the purchase or lease of a new 2013 Focus (excluding S, ST, BEV), Fiesta, F-150 Regular Cab XL 4x2 (Value Leader)/ Focus S, Mustang V6 Coupe, Taurus SE, Edge FWD (excluding SE), E-Series/ Transit Connect (excluding electric), F-350 to F-550 Chassis Cabs / Mustang V6 Premium/ Mustang GT/ F-250 to F-450 gas engine (excluding Chassis Cabs)/ F-150 Regular Cab (excluding XL 4x2) non 5.0L /F-150 Regular Cab (excluding XL 4x2) 5.0L, F-250 to F-450 (excluding Chassis Cabs) Diesel engine/ F-150 Super Cab and Super Crew non 5.0L/ F-150 Super Cab and Super Crew 5.0L – all Raptor, GT500, BOSS302, Transit Connect EV and Medium Truck models excluded. This offer can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Manufacturer Rebates are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. *Purchase a new 2013 Focus SE Sedan/2013 Escape SE FWD with 1.6L EcoBoost engine/2013 F-150 XLT Super Cab 4x4 with 5.0L engine for $18,999/$27,999/$30,999. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Manufacturer Rebate of $500/$0/$8,000 has been deducted. Offers include freight and air tax of $1,650/$1,650/$1,700 but exclude variable charges of license, fuel fill charge, insurance, dealer PDI (if applicable), registration, PPSA, administration fees and charges, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes. All prices are based on Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. Manufacturer Rebates can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Manufacturer Rebates are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. ††Until February 28, 2013, receive 0%/1.49%/4.99% annual percentage rate (APR) purchase financing on a new 2013 Focus SE Sedan/2013 Escape SE FWD with 1.6L EcoBoost engine/2013 F-150 XLT Super Cab 4x4 with 5.0L engine for a maximum of 72 months to qualified retail customers, on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest APR payment. Purchase financing monthly payment is $264/$407/$499 (the sum of twelve (12) monthly payments divided by 26 periods gives payee a bi-weekly payment of $122/$188/$230 with a down payment of $0 or equivalent trade-in. Cost of borrowing is $0/$1,287.57/$4,935.70 or APR of 0%/1.49%/4.99% and total to be repaid is $18,999/$29,286.57/$35,934.70. Offers include a Manufacturer Rebate of $500/$0/$8,500 and freight and air tax of $1,650/$1,650/$1,700 but exclude variable charges of license, fuel fill charge, insurance, dealer PDI (if applicable), registration, PPSA, administration fees and charges, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Manufacturer Rebate deducted. Bi-Weekly payments are only available using a customer initiated PC (Internet Banking) or Phone Pay system through the customer’s own bank (if offered by that financial institution). The customer is required to sign a monthly payment contract with a first payment date one month from the contract date and to ensure that the total monthly payment occurs by the payment due date. Bi-weekly payments can be made by making payments equivalent to the sum of 12 monthly payments divided by 26 bi-weekly periods every two weeks commencing on the contract date. Dealer may sell for less. Offers vary by model and not all combinations will apply. ▼Program in effect from January 15, 2013 to April 1, 2013 (the “Program Period”). To qualify, customer must turn in a 2006 model year or older vehicle that is in running condition (able to start and move and without missing parts) and has been properly registered/plated or insured for the last 3 months (the “Criteria”). Eligible customers will receive [$500]/[$1,000]/[$2,500]/ [$3,000] towards the purchase or lease of a new 2012 or 2013 Ford [C-Max, Fusion Hybrid, Fusion Energi]/[Fusion (excluding SE), Taurus (excluding SE), Mustang (excluding Value Leader), Escape (excluding XLT I4 Manual), Transit Connect (excluding EV), Edge (excluding SE), Flex (excluding SE), Explorer (excluding base)]/[F-150 (excluding Regular Cab 4x2 XL), Expedition, E-Series]/[F250-550] – all Fiesta, Focus, Raptor, GT500, BOSS 302, Transit Connect EV, Medium Truck, Value Leader and Lincoln models excluded (each an “Eligible Vehicle”). Taxes payable before Rebate amount is deducted. To qualify: (i) customer must, at the time of the Eligible Vehicle sale, provide the Dealer with (a) sufficient proof of Criteria, and (b) signed original ownership transferring customer vehicle to the Authorized Recycler; and (ii) Eligible Vehicle must be purchased, leased, or factory ordered during the Program Period. Offer only available to residents of Canada and payable in Canadian dollars. Offer is transferable only to persons domiciled with the owner of the recycled vehicle. Offer can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Offer not available on any vehicle receiving CPA, GPC, Commercial Connection or Daily Rental Rebates and the Commercial Fleet Rebate Program (CFIP). Customers eligible for CFIP are not eligible for this offer. Limited time offer, see dealer for details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. ***Estimated fuel consumption ratings for 2013 Focus 2.0L I4 5-speed manual transmission: [7.8L/100km (36MPG) City, 5.5L/100km (51MPG) Hwy] / 2013 Escape FWD 1.6L GTDI I4 EcoBoost 6-speed automatic transmission: [9.1L/100km (31MPG) City, 6.0L/100km (47MPG) Hwy] / 2013 F-150 4X4 5.0L V8 6-speed automatic transmission: [15.0L/100km (19MPG) City, 10.6L/100km (27MPG) Hwy]. Fuel consumption ratings based on Transport Canada approved test methods. Actual fuel consumption will vary based on road conditions, vehicle loading, vehicle equipment, vehicle condition, and driving habits. **When properly equipped. Max. towing of 11,300 lbs with 3.5L EcoBoost 4x2 and 4x4 and 6.2L 2 valve V8 4x2 engines. Max. payload of 3,120 lbs with 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 engine. 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Super Bowl winners

Team In Training is the world’s largest and most successful endurance sports training program for charity, raising funds for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada. Team In Training trains individuals to complete endurance events, such as marathons, half-marathons, triathlons or cycle events. Certified coaches help athletes with training schedules, nutrition, hydration, injury prevention and more. Throughout January, Pharmasave Grand Forks held a Super Bowl fundraiser in support of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada. On Feb. 2, Super Bowl scores were drawn by Ted Invictus and Diane Korol (widely known for their theatrical abilities) with Sylvia Burch (certified general accountant with Kemp Harvey Burch Kientz) acting as scrutineer. Over 80 customers participated in the pool, which resulted in $810 being donated to the society. Congratulations to the winners of the pool.

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RRSPS: the solution for a comfortable retirement

Investments RRSPs, RRIFs, TFSAs, GICs

Insurance Life, Disability, Critical Illness, Health, Dental, Long Term Care

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Retirement is a distant reality for many Canadians, however it’s never too soon to think about it, especially if you have several different projects in mind. In the absence of a pension fund, a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) is still the best way of building savings in order to live comfortably during this period of your life. Unfortunately, only 30% of Canadians have RRSPs despite the many advantages this financial tool has.

An RRSP is an excellent way of reducing income tax. Some say that this is only a temporary advantage as these savings will be taxed when withdrawn from the RRSP during retirement. This is true, of course, but these funds will be added to your other income, which is normally much lower during this period of your life. A lower income results in a lower rate of taxation and this is where you can benefit from income tax savings.

In practice in the Boundary for 33 years.

K. Sarah Kientz, CGA Sylvia Burch, CGA J.R. (Jim) Burch, FCGA

Here for all your tax planning needs Only 30% of Canadians take advantage of the benefits of an RRSP.

An RRSP can also be used to purchase a first home thanks to the Home Buyers’ Plan (HBP).

Robert Klassen CFP

250-442-2355 Rob.Klassen@telus.net 7222 -4th St, Grand Forks

For someone who does not pay income tax, an RRSP is obviously not as interesting. There is a limit to what can be invested each year in this type of program, especially if you also have a company pension plan. Be aware that if this limit is exceeded, there may be a government penalty to pay.

The decision to contribute to an RRSP is an important one that requires constant long term effort. It’s essential, therefore, to take your income into consideration. Regardless of the amount you want to invest, every dollar counts. For example, an individual who contributes $100 every month, starting at the age of 25, over a period of 40 years, will have accumulated $125,000 with an average return of 4%. Over a 35 year period this amount would be approximately $97,000.

We make it simple to save for the future while having something to spend today.

Deb Mark, Jacquie Kopan, Deb Lauzon

With three Certified General Accountants and knowledgeable staff we have the expertise to assist you with all your tax and accounting requirements

Talk to us by March 1 to make RRSP contributions eligible for a 2012 tax deduction.

Grand Forks Credit Union www.gfdscu.com • Tues to Fri 9:30am-5pm & Sat 9:30am-1pm • 250-442-5511

Helping to make your plans brighter Robert J. Ogloff, CFP 250-442-3164 robert.j.ogloff@sunlife.com www.sunlife.ca/robert.j.ogloff 245 - 72 Avenue, Grand Forks

Life’s brighter under the sun Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada is a member of the Sun Life Finiancial group of companies. © Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada, 2013.

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Why do millions of Canadians work with us? It’s because we offer trusted advice and a commitment to help with life’s complicated financial decisions.

Together let’s create a plan that’s right for you.

Let’s talk about Money for Life™.

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FOR RELEASE FEBRUARY 12, 2013

Caskey recognized

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ACROSS 1 Employment agency listings 5 Fried Cajun veggie 9 WWII conference site 14 Billion extension 15 Steady guy 16 He hunted with a club in the “Odyssey” 17 Club used as a weapon, say 20 Nonagenarian actress White 21 Yeats or Keats 22 Color, as Easter eggs 23 Summer quencher 24 Dorm VIPs 27 Where Lux. is 29 Kid-friendly comfort food 36 Soothing additive 38 River through Sudan 39 Country rocker Steve 40 Sable maker, briefly 41 Turn __ ear 43 Pub projectile 44 Former Portuguese territory in China 46 Prefix with -pus 47 Abates 48 Tests during which checking notes is allowed 51 Gymnast’s goal 52 Deli bread 53 Art on skin, slangily 56 Draw upon 59 Not as much 62 Calf-roping gear 64 Candid sort 68 Street toughs 69 Diamond Head’s island 70 Aromatic drinks 71 Go on tiptoe 72 Small songbird 73 Wine area near Turin DOWN 1 “Star Wars” gangster 2 No longer squeaky

For her work with the BC Lung Association, Michele Caskey, volunteer director for Grand Forks, was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medal recently.

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Quote of the Week: The squeaking wheel doesn’t always get the grease.

Sometimes it gets replaced. ~ Vic Gold

Joke of the Week:

The boss of our small company was complaining during a staff meeting that people didn’t respect him enough. Trying to change the attitude in the office, he came in the next day with a sign for his door it said, “I am the boss.”

One of the employees, apparently not appreciating the change, posted a post-a-note on the sign – it said “Your wife wants her sign back.”

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The importance of historic houses and neighbourhoods to our communities is a theme that many people

can relate to.

While ornate historic houses are what many people think of first when they hear “heritage,” established, stable and attractive neighbourhoods make an equally important contribution to the community, creating a positive sense of well-being, enjoyment and security.

The theme explores the character and warmth of historic homes, and the timeless appeal of established, older neighbourhoods with vintage house styles, gardens, landscaping, trees and boulevards.

Often close to the town centre and developed in an era when the automobile was a less dominant feature of daily life, older neighbourhoods lent themselves to a more sustainable lifestyle.

Neighbourhoods and districts from earlier eras also promote a layered sense of community history and contribute to visual appeal and variety. They enhance community attractiveness and livability.

In honour of Heritage Week, we at gallery 2 will be hosting our first open house this Thursday (Feb. 21) it will go from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

This will be the first of ongoing open houses held every third Thursday of the month.

Our first open house will feature the start of our “Living Books.”

Our first living book will be long-time resident Bea Zucco, who will share her life story from 7 to 8 p.m.

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Gallery 2 has set up a heritage display in honor of Heritage Week, Feb. 18 to 24. Stop by to see the full display and see if you can identify the artifacts.

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Bea moved to Grand Forks in 1924 at the age of two. Her mom passed away when she was five and she says, “If something good comes, I enjoy it to the fullest for I know it cannot last forever.

If something bad comes, I live through it, for I know it will pass.” Find out what Bea means, she has a very intriguing history and you won’t want to miss it. Coffee’s on and you’re all welcome.

Also for Heritage Week, gallery 2 is inviting families and friends to enter the “Family Heritage Photo Contest.” The picture must be taken at a heritage building or museum. Come by the gallery and take a picture inside or out and enter the photo online to win an iPad Mini. It’s simple and we will give you the details.

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An information handout will be available at the front counter on February 22nd, and at the meeting.

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Wednesday, February 20, 2013 Grand Forks Gazette

COMMUNITY z FORESTRY

BWA president: nothing for expansion

PAT KELLY

Boundary Creek Times

There was a feeling of betrayal last year when the Boundary Woodlot Association (BWA) found out that areas in the vicinity of the Phoenix Ski Hill had been set aside for the West Boundary Community Forest (WBCF), said BWA President George Dore.

The BWA says it had been working for a number of years to get those lands into the woodlot program.

“23,000 m3 of our AAC was taken away,” Dore told the meeting during his opening remarks. “The politicians basically stole our AAC so we have nothing in the stream right now for expansion.”

The annual general meeting for the Boundary Woodlot Association brought about 40 people to the Midway Community Hall in mid-January. Guests included Grand Forks Mayor Brian Taylor, District Manager Forest, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Garth Wiggill, Kamloops tenures forester Trudy Goold, Nelson tenures forester Neil Bow, MLA John Slater, Kerstin and Jim Kleinhempel, and Midway Mayor Randy Kappes and Ross Elliott there on behalf of the WBCF. Grand Forks considered applying for a community forest licence a couple of years ago.

According to Taylor there were a number of issues in that offer that concerned him.

“It was too small, we were being told, and it was very fragmented. It lent itself in the way it was configured to woodlot use rather than to an amalgamated community forest. That was some of the thinking that went into saying no. Our direction at this point is towards a regional Boundary community forest.”

Some members of the woodlot association expressed concern that the timber volume in the area keeps shifting hands but there was little optimism that volume for expansion of the woodlot program is coming available.

Fred Marshall mentioned a recently announced 10year licence issued for 21,503 m3 to the Osoyoos Indian Band (OIB). It was explained that the OIB, Nk’mip (its business company), was given a non-replaceable forest licence of 21,503 m3 per year to meet a per capita goal of 54 m3 for each band set provincially.

Current legislation permits a band to apply for a First Nations Woodlands Licence, which is an areabased licence.

OIB has stated their interest in pursuing this option and discussions continue between OIB and the ministry.

When asked if the BWA would be allowed to have input during those discussions, Wiggill said it could be looked at.

Taylor told Wiggill that Grand Forks, Christina Lake, and rural areas D and E are looking at establishing a Boundary regional community forest. “We would like to proceed with a feasibility study but the initial response that we are getting is that all of the timber has been committed. Is that true?”

“There is no unallocated timber in the Boundary TSA as of today,” stated Wiggill. “But certainly when the community expresses the interest in the community forest we book mark those so that its place marked. I am aware of them and we will certainly manage them in the future.

“We are hoping that there could be some opportunities for buy-backs that would be supported by the government in fragile areas in areas that we could develop for other than primary logging,” said Taylor. “Is there a political appetite for working with a regional approach rather than simply a single community approaches?”

Wiggill told him that perhaps in some problem forest type areas or where there are some range areas that could potentially be utilized.

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“After that it becomes a game of political mandate as to what the future is on expansions of the woodlot program,” said Wiggill. “Once volume may or may not become available it’s all about allocation and volume and political will,” said Wiggill.

Wiggill said the West Boundary Community Forest is very near the point where they will be awarded their tenure of 23,000 m3.

Elected to office at the meeting were George Dore – president, Tyler Hodgkinson – vice-president, Jane Marshall – secretary/treasurer, and as directors – Forest Humphreys and Ken Hesketh.

It was agreed to raise annual membership fees from $30 to $60. It used to be $60 but was reduced in 2010 until the forest industry rebounded.

Debbie Hachey provided members a report on the Vaagen Brothers operation. “In the last year and a half that we have been operating we have purchased over 57,000 m3 of wood,” she said.

The mill is currently on a temporary shut-down during the cold weather while three new log storage bins are installed.

“We are just building log inventory now,” Hachey said adding that over the next year they are hoping to purchase some 230,000 to 300,000 m3. The mill is planning to move to two shifts later this year after a restart in mid-to-late February.

Throughout the day the association members learned how to capitalize on various management options they have on their woodlots.

A lot of paperwork was discussed, as well as the when, how, and the where-to for various new programs that have come on-stream.

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The Phoenix Mountain Racers (PMR) took home a team gold medal NANCY at the NanGABRIELSE cy Greene League race held in Salmo on Feb. 3. Phoenix sent two teams of seven racers, whose combined score netted them the gold medal.

The Grand Forks ski team competed against teams from Red Mountain, Whitewater, Salmo and Summit Lake in the U8, U10 and U12 categories, with 154 skiers racing overall.

Individually Phoenix did very well, with seven of its racers – Iona Carlyle, Luna Churchill, Clare Broad, Ella Churchill, Jennifer Shields, Kayden McGraw and Seamus Carlyle – finishing in the top 10 in their age categories and five of these racers were in the top five.

Seamus Carlyle stood on the podium for the second time this season finishing third in the U12 division in one of two Giant Slalom races.

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“It’s rewarding to see our kids, who’ve put in such a lot of effort so far this season, come out and compete so well with some really tough competition from these other Kootenay ski hills,” commented Coach Astrid Kihl.

“We’ve got kids who are just starting out racing and have come a long way already, gaining confidence and skills as well. And then we have some seasoned racers now who are becoming really strong skiers on a par with the best in the Kootenays.”

For Hannah Smuland, who joined the PMR this year, the Salmo race was her first. She said that although she felt “a bit shaky at first,” she found the race very exciting and added, “I had a lot of fun at Salmo – I’m looking forward to the next race in Whitewater (March 3)!”

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Traditionally, the aquatic centre hosts the Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross Camp during spring break as well as the Assistant Water Safety Instructor course.

Although these courses are required to attain lifeguarding and Red Cross teaching certifications, the information acquired and skills developed during these week-long courses are invaluable for everyone.

By participating in the Bronze award program you will develop proficiency in lifesaving, resuscitation and water rescue. Candidates learn selfrescue techniques, defense and release methods, and tows and carries in preparation for challenging rescues involving conscious and unconscious victims.

First aid and lifesaving skills are essential if you are a parent or guardian, you operate a pleasure craft or simply enjoy being in and around bodies of water. The skills learned can save your life and the lives of others.

The Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross Camp are scheduled for March 18 to 22, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Pre-registration is required and the registration deadline is Monday, March 11.

Candidates must be a minimum of 13 years of age by the last day of the course and if you are a high school student, you can earn two Grade 11 school credits by completing the Medallion/ Cross Camp. *** The Assistant Water Safety Instructor (AWSI) course teaches candidates the foundation of instructional skills, such as teaching methods, learning styles, physical principles, progressions, and communication and safety supervision.

AWSI is the prerequisite for the water safety instructor course that certifies an individual to teach Red Cross swim lessons. However, the knowledge and skills learned in the program can be useful to parents and caregivers as well.

The Assistant Water Safety course takes place Monday to Friday March 18 to 22, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Candidates must be 15 years of age by the last day of the course. Pre-registration is required by Monday, March 11. *** Lifeguarding and swim instruction is a fulfilling and lucrative career for those seeking variety and challenges. The job provides flexibility for the student or adult with a demanding schedule.

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My friends and I were selected for a swimming tournament. It is the B.C. Provincial Summer Games for Special Olympics 2013. I think it is going to be in Langley, B.C. in July. All of the athletes have been doing hard training.

There are three athletes from Grand Forks, that is Brad, Brogan and me, Noah.

Ross is our training coach and he makes us swim a lot of hard laps.

We do front crawl, back stroke and breast stroke. Brad does the butterfly stroke. We went to the qualifier swim tournament last spring in Cranbrook.

We placed high enough for the region to be selected for the summer games. Michelle is our head coach and she will be going with us to the games.

There will be athletes travelling with us for other sports to compete as well like bocce, baseball and bowling.

It will be lots of fun.

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play six minutes into the last period of the Bruins’ season.

The drama continued to build as both teams, particularly For the Grand Forks Gazette the locals, did everything but score.

The initial five minute overtime period, featuring four-onThings were a little peculiar last Sunday afternoon at the four hockey, did not settle the issue.

Grand Forks Arena.

The tension mounted even more during the second five The parking lot was full, inside the building the fans were minutes of sudden death, this time with only everywhere and most noticeably, there was a three players on either side. distinct buzz in the air.

Part way through these thrilling overtime It was a welcome clatter of excitement and sessions a spontaneous chant rose from a appreciation as the Grand Forks Border Bruins crowd that was truly relishing a great hockey closed out their season with a solid and workmoment. man-like effort against the Spokane Braves.

To hear “Go Bruins Go,” must have been The game ended in a 1-1 double overtime tie, music to the ears of a group of players and a rare low scoring affair for the Kootenay Intercoaches, who often play before sparse crowds. national Junior Hockey League (KIJHL).

This collection of athletes deserved to be saThe Bruins really deserved their ninth win luted and recognized for providing entertainof the season in this one, outshooting their oping hockey in the 2012-13 season; last year’s ponents 54-36. edition managed one win, this team secured Not surprisingly, the first two stars of the eight victories. game were the goalies, Matt Zenzola from the Yes, the playoffs are still a dream, yet the Braves and Dominic Stadnyk of the Border brand of hockey was noticeably improved.

Bruins. Julian DiFillipo actually played the They competed and were not that far off from first half of the game for the visitors but it was Jackson Purvis making it to the postseason. their backup Zenzola who kept his team in the The atmosphere in the old ice palace for this final Junior B game, making several highlight reel saves – he was as hot as game of the year was positive, at times even electric, and left the weather in his hometown of San Diego.

Jackson Purvis notched his 23rd goal of the season for the spectators, some watching this team for the first time all Grand Forks late in the opening period. It was his 50th point season, with a good impression and perhaps a desire to return of the campaign and he also was given the KIJHL Neil Mur- next year to offer their support.

The game will be recorded in the official league stats as a doch division Most Sportsmanlike Player award prior to the draw. game.

The result can be viewed as a win for a hockey program He collected more hardware (top scorer and team MVP) when the team trophies were handed out after the final buzzer. that really needed an improved season.

A thrilling, spirited game on a warm February afternoon The 18-year-old from Lethbridge, Alta. was a consistent player all season and it was no surprise that he was recog- augmented that, providing a concluding exclamation point to a better year. nized by the league, his teammates and coaches.

One left the building with a sense of hope for 2013-14.

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The Boundary Success By 6 Family Friendly Business initiative recently launched with the first window decal placed at Grand Forks Credit Union.

Local businesses – from Christina Lake to Beaverdell – now have the opportunity to self-identify as “Family Friendly” using criteria specified by parents and grandparents of young children. The business then obtains a window decal to help shoppers know that they are so designated and the Boundary Country Regional Chamber of Commerce (BCRCC) website will place a map marker on the www.boundarychamber.com website.

“Interestingly, many of the things that families with young children want from businesses are the same things that our seniors require,” noted Christine Thompson, Chair of the Phoenix Foundation and a lead partner of the Boundary Success By 6 initiative. “It can be as simple as providing a chair for a brief resting or nursing place or a clean and accessible washroom.”

Later this year, consumers (local and visitors) will have the privilege of nomi-

nating and voting online for a family friendly business in each community across the Boundary. Businesses will receive recognition and awards will be presented for those with the top number of votes at the annual Small Business Week event in October.

“It’s to all of our benefit to encourage more local shopping, as well as to find innovative ways to entice visitors to our area,” explained Todd Benson, President of the Regional Chamber. “The Chamber sees this as a helpful marketing tool for the Boundary.”

“We encourage all of our communities across the Boundary to get on board,” said Gary Smith, Grand Forks City Council liaison to the Phoenix Foundation. “The more momentum we build together, the more benefit there will be to our local business communities.”

The initiative is not new in the province as several communities across BC have declared themselves as being “Family Friendly”. Considering the needs of families is a great way to gain a reputation as someone who wants local people to shop in your business. With a minimal investment of time and resources, even the smallest business can offer an accessible washroom or make a chair available when a mother needs to breastfeed her baby, or acknowledge children and greet them. Return on investment includes but is not limited to: increased level of customer service,

word of mouth referrals, enhanced reputation, and overall great community relations. By supporting local families, businesses help today’s children and families become tomorrow’s well educated, highly skilled and motivated workforce.

The top two requirements for Boundary area businesses to be designated as Family Friendly are an accessible washroom with a change table and a chair made available if a mom needs to breastfeed while in your business. Other criteria that create a safe and comfortable environment include having an inviting atmosphere, providing small giveaways for children, stroller parking, and building community partnerships (for example, donations to our Boundary Family Centres, volunteering or cosponsoring events).

The City of Grand Forks, our local Rotary Club, and Boundary Country Regional Chamber of Commerce have endorsed the initiative and have become champions in moving it forward together with the Boundary Success By 6 partners: the Phoenix Foundation of the Boundary Communities, Ministry for Children and Families, and Grand Forks Credit Union.

The Family Friendly Business working group has been reaching out to various potential partners across the Boundary and has been invited to meet with the Christina Lake Chamber of Commerce.

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Healthcare employees in the communityhealth sector today ratified MINISTRY OF a new twoHEALTH year labour agreement under government’s 2012 Cooperative Gains Mandate.

The agreement provides for modest wage increases, offset by savings found within existing budgets, totalling three per cent over a two-year period for employees represented by the Community Bargaining Association.

“I am pleased that community health employees voted in support of the agreement,” said Health Minister Margaret MacDiarmid.

“The support of this agreement is welcome news for frontline health workers and patients alike.

These health workers are an integral part of our health-care system, and this agreement reflects the desire of community health-care workers and employers to continue to provide the highest standard of care for British Columbians.”

The agreement between the Health Employers Association of B.C. and the Community Bargaining Association covers over 15,000 community health employees, including home-support workers who help the elderly in their homes, alcohol and drug counsellors, staff at adult-day centres and child-development centres and those working in mental-health group homes.

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“These agreements show the significant progress that is being made under the 2012 Cooperative Gains Mandate,” said Finance Minister Michael de Jong. “More than half of unionized employees are now covered under negotiated settlements, despite the tough fiscal environment.

“This mandate provides the opportunity for employers and unions to find creative solutions, and this means no two settlements are going to be alike. We are going to see unique settlements in every sector and with each employer.”

Agreements with four of five health-sector bargaining associations have now been reached, covering over 95,000 employees in the sector.

In addition to the Community Bargaining Association, agreements have also been reached with the Nurses’ Bargaining Association and the Facilities Bargaining Association, which both included three-per-cent increases, as well as the four-year settlement with the PAR-BC medical residents, which has two years of net zero followed by a 2.8-per-cent increase under Cooperative Gains.

The 2012 Cooperative Gains Mandate applies to all public-sector employers whose collective agreements expire on or after Dec. 31, 2011.

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Faron Dale Lindenbach (Moret) Faron Dale Lindenbach (Moret) passed away Friday, January 11, 2013 at the age 47.

He is survived by his loving mother Winnifred Moret, his sisters Cindy, Tammy (Bruce), Aberdeen (Mark), Dawn (Wade) and brother Fernand. Nephews/Nieces Jeremy, Kristy (Jamie), Chelsea, Brandon, Charleigh, Rylea, Connor, Courtney and Stepmother Linda. Predeceased by father Philip Lindenbach and brothers Dean and Clayton.

The family appreciates all the support provided by family and friends. A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 30 at Omega Restaurant, 7400 Hwy 3, Grand Forks, B.C.

Mike Samuel Zibin Mike was born on April 13, 1922 to Sam and Mary Zibin in the southwest corner of the Sunshine Valley, called Sleepy Hollow, in Grand Forks, B.C. He was the youngest of five children.

In 1929 he started public school at the Spencer Hill location.

When that school was burned down, the children were moved to the Fructova School near the brick factory owned by the CCUB, Christian Community of Universal Brotherhood. Mike had 8 years of formal education and for 3 of those years he attended Russian school twice a week, after the classes taught in English concluded. He would then walk 3 kilometers to return home. He remembered his Russian school teachers Spiridon Denisovitch and Evgenia Aleksandrovna Merkuloff, fondly, and often told us the stories the teachers had shared with him and his fellow students, about their life in Russia, and their flight from it, during the Russian revolution.

In late 1945 he met Annette Stushnoff at her sister Mary’s wedding in Sleepy Hollow. The following May, in 1946 they were united in marriage. That summer they went to Kaleden to pick fruit for the season and returned to Sleepy Hollow when the season ended in late fall.

Dad worked at Boundary Sawmills in Midway for 3 years, in the Sunshine Valley Co-op for more than 5 years, and then as a faller for a local logging company for 8 years. He was a carpenter for many years thereafter, at various hydro dams around BC, mine buildings at Logan Lake, and a sawmill in Houston. He also built two of the houses that we lived in. His final working years were spent at Cominco in Trail in the mining industry. He then retired at 65 years of age.

Mike was a member of the Union of Spiritual Communities of Christ his entire life. He felt strongly about contributing to the organization and served on the USCC Executive Committee for 9 years, followed by many years on the Grand Forks Cemetary Board for which he received a distinguished award. He also served on the Sunshine Valley Co-Operative Society Board for 12 years. Mike and Annette were members of the Grand Forks branch of the Canada-USSR Association for many years and took an active role in the Grand Forks Friendship Society.

Dad lived his entire life in Grand Forks and passed away on February 11, 2013. He was predeceased by his parents, brothers and sister many years ago, and recently, by his beloved wife Annette in June 2008. He is survived by: • His son Larry and his wife Nina, of Grand Forks • His son Tom and his wife Loveron, of Langley • His daughter Sandra and her husband Dave Gould of Victoria • 6 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren, they are: - Larisa and her husband Cory Van Marck of New Westminster - Andrea and her partner Jaime McKaig and children Hanna, Ty and Shay, of Grand Forks - Misha and his daughter Autumn, of Grand Forks - Yasha and his wife Svetla, of Oslo, Norway - Aleena and her husband Chris Hildebrand, and their son Isaac, of Langley, B.C. - Gregory Zibin of Langley, B.C. Mom and Dad loved their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. They worked hard to provide a warm, stable home where we were nurtured, cared for, and encouraged to grow and make our way in the world. Our spouses were warmly welcomed into the family and the grand-children and great-grandchildren brought a special delight to Mom and Dad. Dad was a man of few words, he didn’t waste them, so you knew when he spoke, you had better listen because you were about to learn something, and benefit from his wisdom.

If you ever saw my Dad standing beside my brothers and me, you would notice that we are about 6 inches taller than him. But we would be the first ones to tell you, that we have spent our entire life, looking up to our Dad. We will all miss Dad, may God accept his soul into his heavenly kingdom and may he rest in peace. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday February 18, 2013 at the USCC Community Center, Grand Forks, B.C. with Burial to follow at the Sion Cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Everett Baker of Grand Forks Funeral Home.

Gertrude Lorraine Hanlon (Mercer) Gertrude Lorraine Hanlon (Mercer), was born at St. John’s, NL on April 6, 1935 and passed away Feb. 4, 2013 at White Rock, BC. Lorraine was predeceased by her parents, Llewellyn (1990) and Gertrude (2006). Lorraine married Cyril Hanlon in June 1952 and in 1969, the family moved to Christina Lake, where they lived for many years. Cyril and Lorraine retired to White Rock, BC and travelled extensively. Lorraine leaves her husband of 60 years, Cyril, and their children, Linda (Wallace) Noyes, Prince George, BC, Christopher (Jeanette) Hanlon, Grand Forks, BC, Sandra (Wayne) Wellbourn, Sparwood, BC, and Judy (Roger) Acres, Vancouver, BC. She also leaves seven grandchildren: Tracy (Shaun) Peterson, Prince George, BC, Stephanie Hanlon,Vancouver, BC, Sean Hanlon, Calgary, AB, Cyril (Julie) Acres, Vancouver, BC, Deanne Acres, Cape Town, SA, Christopher (Danielle) Wellbourn, Creston, BC, and Julie (Brian) Morey, Victoria, BC. She also leaves four great-grandchildren: Yvonne and Marcus Peterson, Prince George, BC and Morgan and Jason Morey, Victoria, BC. Cremation has taken place, Victory Memorial Funeral Centre, Surrey, BC in charge of arrangements.

Condolence may be left for the family at www.victroyfuneralcentre.ca

Alexx Mae Webster Mae was born Almina Mae Webster on May 9, 1937 in Nakusp, B.C. on Mother’s Day; she passed away Saturday, February 16, 2013 at Boundary Hospital.

She was the fourth child of Alexander Carlton Webster and Rozella ne Sims. Mae has an older brother Thomas Webster, two older sisters Gloria Jackson and Jo Bailey and a younger sister Lucy Bates. Her family moved from Nakusp to Shaver’s Bench (a subdivision of Trail, B.C.) and then to Fruitvale during her school years. She left school after eighth grade and worked at Hope’s Bakery in Trail until she married. She also lived in Trail and Saskatchewan after she married. She divorced her husband and took the girls back to Fruitvale.

Her dad helped her build a small house for them to live in.

She moved from there with her four daughters and lived in Kelowna, Creston and then to Grand Forks. She completed her Grade 12 in Grand Forks through public shcool, which we were all very proud of.

She bought a house on the Grandby River 35 years ago and spent many of those years working at transforming it from a shack to a comfortable home. Most of her children and grandchildren live nearby which has been a great comfort to her.

She is survived by her four siblings, four daughters, Shannon Jo Gauthier, Leslie Caryl Matze (Craig), Jamie Sue Bryant, Mardi Robin Ross, her two adopted granddaughters, Telka Marie Ross (Kevin) and Luana Lea Ross, and Grandchildren (predeceased) Cameron Ross, Jason Bailey, Safire (Gauthier) Tremblay (Jeremy), Sam Ross (Sarah), Maxx Ross (Ryan), Morgan Gauthier (Kristin), Denholm Ross, Lazan Gauthier (Jordan), Tavia Ross (Jason), Lewis White (Rachel), Seth Ross, predeceased Pharoh Ross, Great-Grandchildren; Faryn Ross, Sylvia Ross, Heavyn Ross, Brendan Ross, Issac Ross, Symphony Tremblay, Storm Tremblay, Malcolm Keith, Tiana Keith, Shem Tremblay, Asher Tremblay, Jaxon Unruh-Ross, Ezra Tremblay, Danika Unruh-Ross, Enoch Tremblay, Liberty Tremblay, and Blake Tetlock.

There will be a viewing at 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 23rd at the Christina Lake Community Hall, and then at 2:00 p.m. there will be a celebration of life as well at the Christina Lake Community Hall.

In Loving Memory

Alex Bourrel Feb 8, 1990 Feb 20, 2011

You are in the eagle’s flight.

You are in the light of the sky.

You are always with us.

We Love You Mom, Dad, Cianda, family & so many friends

Mary (MARIA) Kootnekoff Mary Kootnekoff was born on March 10, 1917 in the Ubezhescha (now the Ozeroff Village) to a Doukhobor family of William J. and Mary Savinkoff(Trofimenkoft).

Mary went to English classes at Carson School and briefly at Fruitova school after it was built to Grade six. She also attended Russian school. As a young girl she enjoyed doing Doukhobor handicrafts like sewing, embroidery, knitting and crocheting, some of which she continued to enjoy into her later years.

Her family lived in various Doukhobor villages of Grand Forks before moving to the village of Sirotskoye.

She also worked on local farms as well as farms in the Oliver, Osoyoos area and Creston Wynndel area. In January of 1972 she married Pete N. Kootnekoff in Grand Forks.

They moved to the North Riverside area of Grand Forks living there for about three years. Then they purchased some acreage West of Grand Forks and built a home where Mary lived until her passing. Her children Pete and Elaine made it possible for her to stay in her home by helping her when she needed it. Mary had four children. In her younger years Mary was a member of The Christian Community of Universal Brotherhood and Later The Union of Spiritual Communities of Christ. Mary was blessed with good health until recently, requiring her to not do so much. She passed away peacefully on Sunday morning February 10, 2013. She was 95 years of age. Mary was predeceased by her husband, her parents, parent in laws, one grandchild, a nephew and two sisters Anna Makortoff and Fanny Savinkoff.

Mary leaves behind four children-daughters Marie(George) Dykun, Nina Kootnekoff, Elaine(Don) Lea and son Pete Kootnekoff. Also six grandchildren, nieces and other relatives. Mary was an independent, quiet and gentle person. Services were held February 16, 2013 in the USCC Community Centre with interment in the SION Cemetery Grand Forks.

May God accept her soul into his Heavenly Kingdom and may she Rest in Peace.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Everett Baker of Grand Forks Funeral Home.

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OPERATOR 2 (TEMPORARY) This is the second level of equipment operator. This includes the operation of equipment with air and more complicated hydraulics. In addition to equipment operation, the employee is expected to know more of the City’s operations and have obtained additional skills. This temporary position is 40 hours per week on a temporary basis for a period of 5 to 8 months on an “as required basis”.

EXPERIENCED PARTS Person for a progressive auto/industrial supplier. Hired applicant will receive top wages, full benefits and RRSP bonuses plus moving allowances.

Our 26,000 sq.ft. store is located 2.5 hours N.E. of Edmonton, Alberta. See our community at LacLaBicheRegion.com Send resume to: Sapphire Auto, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: hr@sapphireinc.net

General Operators

THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF GRAND FORKS

Under the general direction of Management Personnel and his/her designate and the immediate direction of the Roads-Airport & Equipment Coordinator, the Operator 2 is generally responsible for the operation and routine maintenance of City equipment.

We are looking to fill the position for a Mechanical Engineer with 2-10 years of experience. The position will focus on detailed engineering analysis and multi-project management. Typical projects involve conceptual to detailed design of automated equipment, lifting devices, material handling equipment, specialty equipment platforms, and process equipment and components.

To apply, please submit your resume to jobs@iodesign.ca.

This job posting closes on March 4, 2013.

(TEMPORARY)

Under the general direction of the Chief Financial Officer, the Payments Clerk is responsible for intermediate accounting and clerical duties with the main duty areas pertaining to Payroll and Accounts Payable. This temporary position is 37.5 hours per week on a temporary basis for a period of 5 to 8 months on an “as required basis”.

Full Job Description is available at: http://www.city.grandforks.bc.ca/index.php/city-hall/job-opportunities/ Qualifications and Experience:

• High School Graduation.

• Minimum Class 3 B.C. Driver’s License with Air Brake Endorsement (Driver’s Abstract will be required.).

• Knowledge of the tools, equipment, materials and techniques necessary for the position.

• WHIMIS training is required • The operations and maintenance of equipment, such as dump trucks with air brakes, Hiab crane truck and distributer for dust control, roller, flail mower and the electrical line trucks

• High School Graduation • Completion of intermediate accounting courses through a recognized post-secondary institution, or equivalent working experience, preferably in a mixed business and government environment • Good communication skills (verbal & written with strong level of literacy) • Skills, experience and proficiency in use of a variety of office equipment including computers, calculators and other specialized office equipment • Computer skills using Microsoft Office and especially Excel and Word • Knowledge of Vadim Software Application would be a definite asset • Team player with strong professional ethics • Diplomacy, tact and excellent customer service skills

Benefits:

Benefits:

This is a Union position, subject to all Sections of the C.U.P.E. Local 4728 Collective Bargaining Agreement. Wage rate for this position as per the Collective Agreement is $27.62/hour

This is a Union position, subject to all Sections of the C.U.P.E. Local 4728 Collective Bargaining Agreement. Wage rate for this position as per the Collective Agreement is $28.98/hour

Qualifications and Experience:

CLOSING DATE – 3:30 PM – March 14, 2013

CLOSING DATE – 3:30 PM – March 13, 2013

DATED THIS 15th DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2013 Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank-you for your interest.

DATED THIS 14th DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2013 Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank-you for your interest.

Resumes, along with references, may be emailed, faxed, mailed or dropped off to:

Resumes, along with references, may be emailed, faxed, mailed or dropped off to:

City of Grand Forks Box 220, 7217 – 4th Street, Grand Forks, B.C. V0H 1H0 Attention: Diane Heinrich

City of Grand Forks Box 220, 7217 – 4th Street, Grand Forks, B.C. V0H 1H0 Attention: Diane Heinrich

Email to: dheinrich@grandforks.ca or Fax to: 250 - 442 - 8000 Attn: Diane Heinrich

Email to: dheinrich@grandforks.ca or Fax to: 250 - 442 - 8000 Attn: Diane Heinrich

Employment Help Wanted

Journeyman HD mechanic required for oilfield construction company. Duties will include servicing, maintenance and overhaul of our equipment. The job will be predominately shop work , but with a portion of your time spent in the field. A mechanics truck will be supplied for you. The job is based in Edson, Alberta.

Call Lloyd at 780-723-5051.

Income Opportunity

EARN EXTRA Cash! - P/T, F/T immediate openings. Easy computer work, other positions are available. Can be done from home. No experience needed. www.BCJobLinks.com

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

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

Office Support

SUMMIT Truck & Equipment Repair requires a part-time book keeper. Book keeping skills,Excel and Word requirement,Experience with Payroll,Familiar with Government reporting : HST, Receiver General Experience in AP and AR Position will start with a 3 day commitment, with options for extending hours as work load dictates. Fax: 250-3572009 PH: 250-357-2612 Ext:230 SUTCO Contracting Ltd. requires a Receptionist. This position requires excellent verbal and written communication skills, a professional attitude and appearance with telephone skills. Clerical support to the company President is also included in the responsibilities. Please apply online www.sutco.ca or fax resume 250-357-2616 Enquiries 250357-2612 Ext: 230

Professional/ Management

DIRECTOR OF Public Works & Engineering, Competition #13-05 for the City of Quesnel.

Please refer to our website at www.quesnel.ca for more information on municipal services and a full job description.

City of Quesnel, 410 Kinchant Street, Quesnel BC V2J 7J5 Fax (250) 992-2206 or Email: ncoe@quesnel.ca

Trades, Technical

SHORE MECHANIC – F/T Heavy Duty Mechanic Certificate or equivalent w/5 yrs exp. www.westcoast tug.ca/shore-mechanic

Services

Financial Services

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Services

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Misc Services

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

Mobile & RV Park U-Haul/moving supplies Tues-Fri : 9 am - 5 pm Sat : 10 am - 4 pm Store 250-442-2995 U-Haul 250-442-8778

Garden & Lawn Spring is coming. This is the time to prune your fruit trees and ornamental’s. For professional services, call Dieter at Bay Landscaping at 250-4424808 evenings.

Misc Services

Merchandise for Sale

Jolly Jack Stop N’Shop • •

Moving & Storage Williams Moving & Storage (Cranbook) LTD. Now offering winter moving special. Local moves within the East Kootenays Will receive 10% off hourly rate of $84.00 As well as airmiles on all Local and Long distance moves.

Call 250-426-4271

House sitter, mature, love animals/farms, bondable, Ref, N/S, N/D. 250442-7545.

Houses For Sale

Features of the Week

Misc. Wanted Local Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Coin Guy: 250-499-0251 Reasonably priced older stationary bicycle and sewing machine. 250-442-4228.

Sm freezer in good condition.

Treadmill for parts. 250-4425209.

We buy gold! Rings, chains, bracelets, etc. Cash paid by value (weight and karat). Even broken jewelry and scrap gold.

Picture ID required. Grand Forks Pawnshop, 225 Central.

250-442-5552.

Gate leg drop leaf table w/jackknife leaf, open size 36x66” & 301/2 “ high. Dark varnish finish, $150. 4 pressback chairs, circa 1920/30, stripped, ready to finish, $50/ea. White brand treadle sewing machine, circa 1900’s, working.

Picture frame 29x51”, pewter color gilded, ornate carved style.

Platform rocker & stool set, w/upholstered cushions.

Floor lamp, tri-lite, brass, 5ft tall, nice shade. T.V. receiver & box. 250-442-0081.

Grand Forks ongoing indoor estate sale. Featuring, household items. Feb 22,23,24, 8am to 1pm. Something new every week. 1629 75th. Behind Petrocan.

Unit #1.

Firewood/Fuel

MLS# K204338

Pete Vanjoff 442-7415 272 Central Ave. Grand Forks, BC

Birch fire wood, split & delivered, Grand Forks area, $235 per cord. 250-442-6134.

Heavy Duty Machinery A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53 in stock.

SPECIAL 44’ x 40’ Container Shop w/steel trusses $13,800!

Sets up in one day!

Also Damaged 40’ $1950 Call Toll Free Also JD 544 & 644 wheel loaders JD 892D LC Excavator Ph. 1-866-528-7108 Free Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Houses For Sale

250-442-2711 Toll free: 1-800-567-3199 www.grandforksrealestate.ca

Apt/Condo for Rent

Misc. for Sale

50” big screen TV. In working condition. 250-442-8011.

$950,000

Rentals

10” Radial Arm saw, 37” wood turning lathe, 14” band saw. 250-442-3653.

16 HP Duramax gas engine, horizontal shaft, new still in box. $400. 250-442-4291.

4 Uniroyal tires, 265x70 x17”, 70% + tread life, always rotated. $440/obo. 250-442-3959.

5 cu. ft. Kenmore freezer. Very little use. $150. 250-442-2304.

Assorted household furnishings, excellent condition.

Leave message 250-442-2010 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

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

It’s almost yards sale time.

Clean up, clear out, let it go, book an ad. 250-442-2191 Let the Gazette help you do some downsizing. Call and place a classified ad. Call 250442-2191, drop in our office, or email classifieds@grandforksgazette.ca

MLS# K197501 IMMACULATE LAKEFRONT HOME on over 1/2 acre. 120 ft. of lakeshore. Awesome views from all the property. Great wraparound decks including complete outdoor kitchen. Beautifully landscaped. New top of the line boat dock. New Allan-Block beach wall. Very popular eastside bay location. Great sunsets. Rare find.

Merchandise for Sale

Antiques / Vintage

Free Items

$465,000

Merchandise for Sale

Antique oak icebox, beautiful solid oak, excellent condition.

37.5”Wx22”Dx54”H $1500.

Westbridge area.250-4462761

Estate Sales Houses For Sale

GREAT PRICE ON THIS LAKEFRONT EXECUTIVE HOME. 150 ft of lakeshore. Over 3/4 acre.

Unobstructed view from the upper level and walk out basement decks.

Very private. Your own dock.

2 car garage plus heated, fully self contained workshop. As new top quality home. Very rare property at a great price. Lots of up-side.

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“Ask us about the limited time offer for up to $10,000 in tax credits available for 1st time home buyers and seniors on new homes”

Olympia electronic compact typewriter c/w cover & wood desk, extra supplies $200; Lelonghi toaster oven, bakes & grills, like new. 250-446-2761 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/Metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x 40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x 150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca THE Red Rooster Quilt Shop, Kettle Falls has all fabric & patterns on sale for 20% off.

You can find me at 41 Enzyme Lane, Kettle Falls, WA Call 509-738-4418 for directions. It will be good seeing my Canadian friends again!

Houses For Sale

Musical Instruments Lowrey Organ & bench, Saturn Deluxe. Upper & lower key board, accompaniment keys & buttons, computerized. $200.

250-442-2845.

MOVING MUST SELL Capen upright piano, excellent condition. $250/obo. 250-442-2244.

FOR RENT - Midway, BC Parkview Manor (Subsidized Supportive Senior Housing) Beautiful one bedroom suite (616 sq ft) in a 55+ complex.

Rent based on income. Incl fridge, stove, use of laundry equip., 2 meals per day, water, heat & a/c. N/P N/S. Call to view 250-449-2842 Grand Forks 1 bdrm apt., NP. 250-442-6800 or 250-4422276.

Grand Forks: 2 bdrm. apt to rent. $700/m. 250-442-0930.

Grand Forks hospital area. 2 bdrm apartment. Suitable for adult. $675/m + utilities. Laundry avail. N/S. 250-442-8875.

Grand Forks: renoed 1 bdrm apt, available for clean quiet tenant. N/S, N/P. DW, F/S, A/C included. $590/m + utils.

778-632-0010.

Sunnyview Apt. 2bdrm, avail March 1st. N/S, N/P, RR, 250442-2276 / 250-442-6800.

Apt/Condos for Sale Houses For Sale Grand Forks 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 1 blk from Overwaitea. Gas high efficiency furnace, gas hot water tank, attached garage, underground sprinklers, a/c, metal roof. $145,000. Ask for Dave 250-442-5186.

Lots Grand Forks 2013 Assessment Adjusted. 2 vacant lots, fenced, serviced, cultivated.

Details on gate post at 6666 14th St. or 250-442-8062.

Homes for Rent

Grand Forks 2bdrm, 1 bath.

Includes; utils, W/D, F/S, DW, micro, central vac, fenced yard w/gazebo & lawn furniture, NS, NP, RR. Avail March 1st. $800/m.

250-442-7516.

Grand Forks: 2 bdrm, nice clean ground floor suite, N/S, N/P, close to Hutton School.

Avail now. $700/m incl. utils.

Ref req. 250-509-0488 or 250442-3155.

Grand Forks: 3 bdrm, 2 bath $900m /+utils, Lg fenced yard, N/S. Avail now. 250-442-0554

Grand Forks-3bdrm, 2 bath, fenced yard, N/S, N/P, RR, near arena. 250-442-3242.

Grand Forks; Clean 4 brm, 2 bath, rec/rm, near hospital.

Avail March 1st. 250-442-3959

Grand Forks Rent to Own 2bdrm home + additional revenue property. Walking distance to downtown.

250-442-8100.

Commercial/ Industrial

Greenwood - 2bd, 6 apps, cov’d prkg, patio, storage,N/S, pet neg. $620. 250-442-2449.

Grand Forks: 1,000 sq ft. commercial office space next to the Gazette on Riverside Dr. 780-723-2297.

Grand Forks commercial space for rent on Second St. 250-442-0930.

Greenwood 3bdrm, 1.5 bath, fenced yard, sm greenhouse, sm shed, sm pet negotiable. $750/m . 604-951-0533.

Real Estate Grand Forks Cedar Villa, 2 bdrm condo, 724 sq ft., low condo fees. 1-250-591-5221.

Rentals

Misc for Rent Abbeyfield Centennial House is now taking applications from seniors for its waiting list.

Meals, util & cable all included. $1,300. Call 250-442-2223.

Christina Lake 1bdm cottage, deck, bsmt, storage bldg, w/d, $600/+ utils. 2-3 bdm home, 2 bath, solarium, bsmt, f/p, w/d, n/s,$900+utils.

604-771-1570 or edgemont2@hotmail.com

Homes for Rent

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 3 bdrm condo with 2 full bath, Ref req, NP, NS. 250-4422276 / 250-442-6800.

Christina Lake, year round, 2 bdrm house & or business. $675 + utils. Phone number correction 250-447-9212.

Houses For Sale

Houses For Sale

Property Management Services Owners and Prospective Tenants Call

Ken Dodds 250-442-2632

LOOK WHAT IS NEW AT RIVERSIDE GARDEN CONDOMINIUMS!!! Small pets are welcome with some restrictions.

WOW!!! This is the best condo deal in town. Completely renovated 1380 sq. ft., 2 BR, 2 bath, covered parking, club room, locker and plenty of storage. Downtown location close to all amenities and riverside walking trail. $184,500. MLS# K214952

1016 SQ. FT. 2 STOREY BUILDING at “lock-up” stage less a poured concrete floor on the main. Potential here508 sq. ft. living quarters up with shop/office on main, in law suite; 2 - 508 sq. ft. rentals contingent upon approval.

All 2x6 construction. $199,000. MLS# K212823

VIEW HOME IN COLLEGE RD SUBDIVISION 4 BR, 3 bath. Full guest suite downstairs. Large .61 acre view lot. Very quiet cul-de-sac. Private decks and garden areas. Main floor laundry. Gas fireplace. Great family home. $299,000. MLS# K217881

BELOW ASSESSED VALUE! A little TLC and this home on 0.54 acre would be ideal.

Just $200,000. MLS# K217832

CHRISTINA LAKE PROVINCIAL PARK AND PUBLIC BEACH are less than 1/2 km from this home.

Lots of room for the family in this 3 BR older mobile with additions. A sun room and covered deck provide lots of room to spread out. $99,000. MLS# K218012

GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY! Amazing views from this newer home in prestigious area. 2 BR, 2 car garage, plus bonus room ready for development. $319,900. MLS# K218016

NICELY KEPT! Newer 1/2 duplex with inlaw suite.

3 BR up & 2 bds down. Open for offers. $255,500. MLS# K217490

CHARMING HOME inside and out . 2 BR, spacious dining room and living room. Large yard, with room for gardening and RV parking. Great starter home . $165,000. MLS# k218045

PRICE BELOW ASSESSED VALUE!! All one level rancher bungalow. 2 BR, 1.5 bath with a possibility of a third bedroom if you convert the Rec room!! $199,999. MLS# K 217612

A RARE FIND a 73x115 ft. building lot. Flat, treed building site. Centrally located walking distance to all schools, rec centre and close to town. The adjoining lot 73x115 ft. could be purchased to create a lot large enough for a duplex for extra income. Has all city services. $88,000. MLS# K211368

ADULT COMMUNITY LIVING. 925 sq. ft. modular home in just like new condition. 2 BR, ensuite plus main bath, walk in closet, central air and much more. Priced to sell. $129,900. MLS# K206271

2520 SQ. FT. HOME with over 1100 ft of RIVER frontage, 10 acre parcel in city limits…. vendor financing available. MLS# K212338

MAKE AN OFFER. Move in ready home sits on 10,000 sq. ft. of deer fenced property and has lane for access if you wish. $129,000. MLS# K216568

PRICED TO SELL! Riverfront paradise with a new price of $389,500. 4 BR, 3 bath tastefully decorated home on manageable lot on Granby River. Currently operating as a B&B with a breathtaking outdoor area of over 1000 sq. ft. of decks & patios, extra RV site. Call your REALTOR® for your tour. MLS# K218140

REDUCED & LOOKING FOR OFFERS! Custom built & now asking below replacement at $405,000.

Over 3,300 sq. ft. of lovely, open, spacious, well maintained house with 4 BR & 3 full baths & all on a large corner lot in convenient location. MLS# K212759

THE ‘DOLL HOUSE’ IS FOR SALE!!! Clean, cozy and cute 552 sq. ft., 1 BR cottage on a corner 100’ x 105’ lot at Greenwood, BC. This charming cottage has new kitchen cabinets; new sheet roc; new bath and thermal windows. $77,900. MLS# K216517

Linda Laktin 250-442-9403

Harry Davy 250-442-0466

Barry Poppenheim 250-449-8276

Cindy Anthony 250-442-7379

Terry Mooney 250-442-6777

Pete Vanjoff 250-442-7415

Ken Dodds 250-442-2632

Linda Gray 250-442-6474

Pat Ballard 250-442-7616

Gayle Holmes 250-442-7516

Aaron Anthony 250-584-4663

Gary Smith 250-443-1256

Ingrid Mathison 250-442-3425

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Grand Forks: Unique very lg 1 bdrm retro design tastefully updated apt dwntwn, 5 app’s, $800/m utils inc. 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath townhouse, 4 app’s, $800/m. 3 bdrm, 2 bath, home close to schools & town, private yard, avail March 16, 2013, $950/m.

3 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 car garage, private rural setting, $1,050/m.

COMMERCIAL & OFFICE SPACE. Terms negotiable.

Greenwood: 1 bdrm home, 4 appl’s $550. 3 bdrm home, 4 appl’s $675.

N/S, N/P, References.

Ken: 250-442-2632 ken.dodds@yahoo.ca Grand Forks Realty Ltd.

Trucks & Vans 1990 Ford Ranger 2WD , runs but needs rear end, w/canopy.

250-442-2578.

Seasonal Acommodation $449 CABO San Lucas, all inclusive Special! Stay 6 Days in a Luxury Beachfront Resort with Meals & Drinks!

For $449! www.luxurycabo hotel.com 1-888-481-9660.

Shared Accommodation Large furnished room in quiet household. Shared kitchen and laundry. Some meals possible. Refer. 250-442-5334.

Wanted Roommate for 3 bdrm suite. $450/m. Close to Petrocan. 250-442-8967.

Suites, Lower 1-2 bdrm suite. seperate entry, private, bright & clean, nice yard and large deck. Shared laundry. n/s, n/d, will consider small pet w/ deposit. utils included $550/month. ph: 250444-2727 eves.

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NOTICE OF DISPOSITION TO: L.Wendi Poznikoff & Dwight Marchant formerly of #19 500 16th Avenue, Genelle, BC V0G1G0 Take notice that pursuant to section 37(3) of the Regulation to the Manufactured Home Park Tenancy Act, the landlord of the Manufactured Home Park at 500 16th Avenue, Genelle, BC intends to dispose of a 1968 Invader SN48226206F35491 and its contents (“the Property”), located in the Whispering Pines Mobile Home Park 30 days after the publication date of this notice, unless: - You take legal possession of the Property, - You establish a legal right to possession of the Property, or - You make an application to the Supreme Court to establish such a right.

After the expiration of the 30 day period, the Property will be disposed of with no further notice to you. Landlord: Whispering Pines Ventures Ltd. #7-3737 Clearbrook Rd, Abbotsford, BC V2T5A7 604864-9060

2005 Chevy Uplander van, like new, PW, PS, new PB, air, cruise, 129,500km, auto, V6, mounted winters & summers, seats 7, $6,500. 1992 Jeep YJ, runs well, 4 cyl 5 spd, detachable hard top, mounted winters & summers, $2,500.

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Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land FrontCounter BC Cranbrook has accepted an application made

by TM Mobile Inc., of Burnaby, BC, on behalf of the Ministry of Forests Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Kootenay Region, for two Licenses of Occupation for the purpose of a communication site situated on Provincial Crown land in the vicinity of Sutherland Creek and containing 0.0225 hectares more or less.

The MFLNRO File Numbers that have been established for this application are 4405314. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to FrontCounter BC, 1902 Theatre Road, Cranbrook BC, V1C7G1 or email to: AuthorizingAgency.

Cranbrook@gov.bc.ca. Comments will be received by FrontCounter BC until "QSJM , 2013. Front Counter BC may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please refer to our website: http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/search.jsp and look up the applications with the file numbers listed above.

Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the FOI Advisor at the MFLNRO regional office in Cranbrook.

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THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF GRAND FORKS NOTICE OF BALANCE OF YEAR 2013 REGULAR & COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE COUNCIL MEETINGS In accordance with Section 127 of the Community Charter, please take notice that the following is a listing of scheduled Regular Meetings of Council for the City of Grand Forks for the balance of the Year 2013.

NOTE: There are no changes to the Regular Meeting Dates.

Monday March 4, 2013 Monday March 18, 2013 Tuesday April 2, 2013 Monday April 15, 2013 Monday May 6, 2013 Tuesday May 21, 2013 Monday June 10, 2013 Monday June 24, 2013

Monday, July 22, 2013 Monday August 19, 2013 Monday September 9, 2013 Monday September 30, 2013 Tuesday October 15, 2013 Monday October 28, 2013 Tuesday November 12, 2013 Monday November 25, 2013 Monday December 16, 2013 Please note there is only one Regular Meeting in the months of July, August & December. All Regular Meetings of Council are held in Council Chambers at City Hall, beginning at 7:00 p.m., unless otherwise advertised.

NEW CHANGES As per the adoption of Council’s new procedure Bylaw No. 1946 on February 18th, 2013, the Primary Committee Meeting has been replaced by the Committee of the Whole Meeting (COTW), and is to be held in conjunction with the ¿rst Regular Meeting date of each month and is scheduled to start at 9:00 AM in Council Chambers.

The following is a listing of scheduled Committee of the Whole (COTW) Meetings of Council for the City of Grand Forks for the balance of the year 2013.

Dated this 19th day of February, 2013 Diane Heinrich Corporate Of¿cer

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Dr. Alan LeRoy, O.D.*

CertiďŹ ed Electrical Residential ~ Commercial Emergency Service Preventative Maintenance Serving the Andy Cell: 250-442-7120 Boundary OfďŹ ce: 250-445-2234 Elect. Contractor # 24118

• Electric Motor Sales & Repair • Pump sales & Service • Electric Parts & Sales Counter • Commercial, Residential & Industrial Electric Service Work • New Construction

Bookkeeping and Income Tax Service

E-ďŹ le Agent

2JQPG

BOTTLE DEPOT

Electrical Contract Reg. #1210

GRAND FORKS

BOTTLE DEPOT

(1985) Ltd.

BUSINESS DIRECTORY Phone

7816 Donaldson Dr. Grand Forks, B.C. 250-442-2523

Open Monday to Saturday

Phone 250-442-2191 to advertise here

7990 Columbia Drive

Redi Electric Ltd.

Reg. g No. 13266

Service & New Construction Commercial • Residential Industrial Pumps

250-442-2191

Honest Service – Quality Work

• Register Forms & Snapsets • Labels & Envelopes • Business Machine Rolls • Ink Jet & Toner Cartridges

“You’ll love the ďŹ ne print and our 100% no-hassle guaranteeâ€?

P.O. Box 1748, Grand Forks, B.C. V0H 1H0 Ph: 250-442-5883 • Fax: 250-442-5889 • TF: 1-888-860-3936 • intbus@shaw.ca

LOUISE CURRIER

NOTARY PUBLIC 7215 2nd St., Grand Forks

OPTICAL

Please phone 250-368-6999 for an appointment

GRAND FORKS OPTICAL

is resuming his practice in Grand Forks

334C Market Ave 250-442-3025

Your Pellet Heating Specialist WETT CERTIFIED

John Billwiller www.snowballventures.com 10545 Granby Rd., Grand Forks

HOME HEALTH

Full Service Mechanical • Full Service Auto Body Full Service Custom Mufer Centre • ICBC ExpressValet CertiďŹ ed Mechanics: 250-442-3828 • Auto Body: 250-442-0507

6391 Highway 3, Grand Forks, BC

Christina Lake Home Health

We provide in home services, assisting seniors to remain independent in their own homes Serving Christina Lake & Grand Forks areas For information call 250-447-6220

HOME INSPECTIONS

CONTRACTOR Screened & Crushed Gravel special driveway mix, drain rock, blend sands, PEA GRAVEL Road Grader Service Division of Gofer Farms Ltd. – Hay Sales 10405 Granby Rd (9 km) • email: gofer@xplornet.com

GRAVEL & SAND

OFFICE 250-442-0428

Blair’s

Home Inspections Brian Blair

Phone: 250.442.8175 Cell: 250.443.1905 Email: blairshome@nethop.net

YOUR AD BELONGS HERE! You WILL be noticed and get MORE business by placing an ad in this directory

Your best buy is from a merchant you know

Twisted Teeth Saw Shop Saw, knife & tool sharpening service George Stooshinoff CertiďŹ ed SawďŹ ler Phone: 250-442-8359 gastoo@telus.net 3845 Victoria Rd., Grand Forks

STORAGE

BOUNDARY MINI STORAGE Computerized Security Gate 5’ x 10’ to 10’ x 30’ Units

7990 Columbia Drive

Located at Boundary Electric

250-442-5561

SAGAMORE RV & MINI-STORAGE Digital Video Surveillance Access 24 hrs/day – 7 days/week Personal Keypad Entry 5’x10’, 10’x10’, 10’x20’ & 10’x30’

148 Sagamore Avenue Grand Forks, B.C. 250-442-2652 www.sagamoreministorage.com

’s Andy CUSTOM

For all your RESIDENTIAL / COMMERCIAL / RECREATIONAL Reupholstery, Repairs and Custom Builds

UPHOLSTERY 38 years experience!

162 B – 72nd Ave • Grand Forks

250-442-2499 WATER

CONSUMER PROTECTION BC #58522

HOT TUBS

Y&R Water

Hot Tubs

GENERAL CONTRACTORS 7816 Donaldson Dr 250-442-5229

Walk-in Baths • Swimming Pools Accessories & Chemicals • Repairs

GENERAL CONTRACTOR GEN STEVE DANSHIN • New Construction • Residential Builder • Renovations • Commercial Ph. 250-442-3744 Cell: 250-442-9437 Fax: 250-442-3720

SAW SHARPENING

UPHOLSTERY

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• Form Rentals • Concrete Accessories

COMPLETELY MOBILE – WE CAN GO ANYWHERE

PRINTING

NOTARY PUBLIC

Dr. Jeffrey Hunt N.D.

SNOWBALL VENTURES Sales, Installations & Inspections

Three great services at one convenient location!

Bobcat, Excavating & Trucking Services ~ CertiďŹ ed Planner & Installer of Septic Systems Call Jimmy 250-442-9422

* denotes Optometric Corporation

Christina Lake, B.C. Email: durands@yahoo.com

Ph: 250-442-0282

WOOD AND PELLET HEATING APPLIANCES 250-442-2943

CAR CARE

Large supply of rock for retaining walls, decorative purposes, etc.

250-442-8208

– Landscaping / Irrigation – Tree, Shrub, Fruit Tree Orders for Spring

HOLISTIC HEALING

HEATING

YOUR AD BELONGS HERE!

3rd St., Grand Forks

(Across from Fire Hall)

BUSINESS FORMS • Computer Cheques & Forms • Manual Cheques • OfďŹ ce Supplies

Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

250-442-5561

7920 Donaldson Dr. • 250-442-2082

• OfďŹ ce Supplies

OPTOMETRIST

Kettle River Spa & Pool Co. NEW LOCATION:

1649 Landsdowne Crescent • 250-442-0288 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

SALES & SERVICES Certified Pump Installers

• EOCP CertiďŹ ed • Cross Connection CertiďŹ ed (Backow Prevention) WATER CONDITIONING • Water Softening, Reverse Osmosis, Filtration & Ultraviolet IRRIGATION & PUMPS

8098 Donaldson Drive • 250-442-5537

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2153 Springfield Road (250) 860-2600

Wednesday, February 20, 2013 Grand Forks Gazette

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#200 - 2180 Elk Rd. 1001-2601 Skaha Lake Rd. 200-3107 - 48th Ave. (250) 493-3800 (250) 542-3000 (250) 707-2600

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2153 Springfield Road (250) 860-2600

PENTICTON

#200 - 2180 Elk Rd. (250) 707-2600

WEST KELOWNA #200 - 2180 Elk Rd. (250) 707-2600

1001-2601 Skaha Lake Rd. 200-3107 - 48th Ave. (250) 493-3800 (250) 542-3000

1001-2601 Skaha Lake Rd. 200-3107 - 48th Ave. (250) 493-3800 (250) 542-3000

Valid until February 28th, 2013 inclusive or while quantities last. See details in store. Some products are in limited quantities or not available at all locations. Pictures or illustrations may differ from original product on sale. Taxes not included. This promotion may not be combined with any other offer. With all attention put into the making of this flyer, some errors may occur, if it's the case, we apologize and details will be posted in the store.

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200-1965 Columbia Ave. 2153 Springfield Road (250) 365-6455 (250) 860-2600

KAMLOOPS

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745 Notre Dame Drive 200-3107 - 48th Ave. (250) 851-8700 (250) 542-3000 NOW OPEN

WEST KELOWNA #200 - 2180 Elk Rd. (250) 707-2600

CRANBROOK

101 Kootenay St. North (250) 426-8927

Chapters Entrance (250) 860-8100 Springfield Rd Entrance (250) 717-1511

Villiage Green Mall (250) 542-1496

Cherry Lane Mall (250) 493-4566

ANDRES WIRELESS Aberdeen Mall (250) 377-8880 TELUS KIOSK

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Chahko Mika Mall (250) 352-7258