Kootenay News Advertiser Monday, September 23, 2013
Announcements
Announcements
Anniversaries
Cards of Thanks
60th Wedding Anniversary
The family of
Sam & Harriatte Cross
would like to invite their friends & family to an open house Sept. 28, 1-4pm Girl Guide Hall 1421-2nd St. S., Cranbrook No gifts please
Births
Paityn is happy to announce the birth of her sister,
Paisley Rae,
born Aug. 30, 2013. Proud parents are Erin & Brandon Pighin.
Thank You
On behalf of the family of Gord Ratcliffe, we would like to acknowledge the kindness and generosity expressed to us by so many. Thank you for your love and support
Coming Events October 10, Cranbrook First Toastmasters will be meeting this evening in Room 210 at COTR. If you are looking for a place to learn speaking skills, become a better leader, or a sharper thinker, then Cranbrook First Toastmasters is the place for you! We are friendly, supportive and affordable. Our new season is just beginning and we are accepting new members. Email pamelaryan@telus.net or phone during the day 250-4894464 October 16, Free Family Swim, 6-7pm, Kimberley Rec Centre, persons 18 & under must be accompanied by an adult. Sponsored by Kimberley Health-Care Aux. October 2, Free Public Swim at Kimberley Rec Centre, persons 18 & under must be accompanied by an adult, 5-6pm, sponsored by Rockies Law Corporation October 4 & 5, House of Hope “Fall Conference” KINGDOM CULTURE: LIFE IN HIS PRESENCE. Speakers: Denny & Danette Taylor from Bethel Church in Redding, California. Location: 629 6th St NW, Cranbrook (across from BC Hydro). Registration at www.ihopecranbrook.ca For more information, 250421-23784 October 8, Cranbrook Food Bank AGM, 7pm, Labour Centre
In Memoriam
Announcements
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Announcements
Announcements
Employment
Employment
Coming Events
Coming Events
Lost & Found
October 2 to 6, Fall Book Sale of the Friends of the Cranbrook Public Library & the Sunrise Rotary Club at the Ktunaxa Gym, across from the Library. The sale opens daily at 9:30am & closes at 6pm, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday and at 9pm on Thursday. Wednesday is for members only and a membership can be purchased at the door for $10. Sunday, the last day, is the bag sale from 9:30am-1pm, when you can fill your Friends/Library bag for $4 or buy this bag and fill it for $5. Only these bags can be used. Donations for this sale of books (except encyclopedias), CDs, DVDs, videos & books on tape would be greatly appreciated. Please drop these items off at the circulation desk in the library. For more information call 250-489-6254
September 26, It’s Contest Night at Cranbrook First Toastmasters! We invite you to come out and enjoy a laugh filled evening as the Toastmasters compete in Humorous and Table Topics contests. The fun will start at 7 pm in Room 210 at COTR. We are accepting new members. For more info, email pamelaryan@telus.net or call during the day, 250-489-4464
Business Opportunities
Drivers/Courier/ Trucking
October 5, Dance to the sound of The Noteables Big Band, 7:30pm at The Heritage Inn, tickets available at Lotus Books. October 5, It’s Fall Harvest Roundup at Centennial Centre, Kimberley, from 12 noon to 4pm, admission is $5/person. It’s a country theme event with country singers & dancers, a pie baking contest, silent auction, harvest items for sale. We will be serving chili with corn bread, desserts, coffee & tea. October 5, Kimberley Nature Park Hike, Friendly Fungus Frenzy, 9am to arrange rides. Join leader Bill Olmsted, 250427-3627 September 24, Cranbrook Quilter’s Guild will be holding their meeting at 7:15pm upstairs in the Senior’s Hall, 125 17th Ave S. Everyone welcome. For more info, contact Donna, 250-426-7136 September 25, 55+ Floor Curling will start at Centennial Centre, Kimberley at 1pm. If you would like to join you can contact Marg at 250-427-7072 or Vera, 250-427-2839
September 30, Municipal Pension Retirees’ Association Meeting, Heritage Inn Hotel, 803 Cranbrook St. N., 10:45 am. Guest speaker 11:30am, Valarie Melnick, Investors Group “When is financial advice needed?”
Need new wheels but your credit has run off the road? Apply online:
Missing: Taiko Missing: neutered male Shiba Inu, approx. 1.5’ tall and 2’ long. Redish brown with white chest & some black tips on guard hair, Named Taiko (Tay-Ko). May or may not have a fluorescent orange collar on. He is very loved and a missed part of our family!! Please call Shar Hill with any information, (250)420-7278
or call Travis at Northstar GM
Children
Information
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250-489-4711 1-800-663-2307
Lost & Found
September/October Full time Spot available, 2 yrs & up, licensed, Call (250)489-4668
Lost: August 31 on Fort Steele Wardner road, blue & grey Tributary inflatable kayak, $100 reward. (250)426-7103
Employment
Obituaries
In Memoriam
Ron was born on July 21, 1936 at St. Eugene Hospital in Cranbrook. In his early years he worked for Cominco as a millwright and then in construction in the East Kootenays. Ron was very proud of his family. He had a great love for the outdoors. His favourite spot in the valley was at White Swan Lake. Ron was a great mentor to all who knew him.
Eternally Remember Your Loved One • Headstones • Grave Markers • Custom Urns
On the Strip, Cranbrook 250.426.6278
Education/Trade Schools
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Long time local resident Ronald Benson passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family members after a lengthy illness on Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at East Kootenay Regional Hospital in Cranbrook at 77 years of age.
Obituaries
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Business Opportunities
Ronald Westy Benson 1936 - 2013
September 29, Fraternal Order of Eagles pancake breakfast, everyone welcome. 8:30am-11am, $5/person, 711 Kootenay Street. All proceeds to Special Olympics
In loving memory
Armando Tufano April 1, 1929-Sept. 23, 2009 So many things have happened, Since you were called away, So many things to share with you, Had you been left to stay, Every day in some small way, Memories of you come our way, Though absent, you are ever near, Still missed, loved, always dear. Sadly missed by Maria Tufano & family
M&M Meat Shops franchise for sale in Cranbrook, BC
Van Kam’s Group of Companies requires Highway Owner Operators for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain, driving exp. / training. We offer above average rates and an excellent employee benefits package. To join our team of Professional drivers, email a resume, current driver’s abstract & details of truck to: careers@vankam.com or call Bev at 604-968-5488 or Fax: 604-587-9889 Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility. We thank everyone for applying, however we will only contact candidates that interest us.
Reduced to $239,900
Call John, 250-489-8438
Childcare Available Caring & reliable mom with excellent references has 1 full or part time spot avail, any age welcome. Call Michelle (250)426-7301
Lost: black key fob, says Jeep on it, attached to silver key ring w/butterfly on it. Lost Friday, Sept 13 at either Wal Mart, Tamarack Mall or Safeway. Please call if found, (250)489-0207 (250)464-1416
HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS
Ron is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 60 years Gert Benson, his three children Pam (Steve) Carnie, Richard, Mike (Michelle), six grandchildren Amber, Shawn and Kiel Carnie, Tiffany, Natasha and Bobby Benson, two great grandchildren Nevaeh and Jayden Benson, two brothers Donny (Carlene) and Walter (Caroline), his sister Diane (Peter) Leiman and many nieces and nephews. The greatest loss in Ron’s life was losing his son Bradley in July of 1981, forever changing his life. A memorial service for Ron will be held on Monday, September 23, 2013 at the Cranbrook Alliance Church at 2:00 pm. Ron’s Interment will follow in Westlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a memorial donation in Ron’s honour may do so to the: The Kidney Foundation of Canada, 200, 4940 - Canada Way Burnaby, British Columbia, V5G 4K6. Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service. Condolences for the family can be offered at: www.mcphersonfh.com
Help Wanted
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An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring dozer and excavator operators. Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call (780)723-5051 Edson, Alta. New salon opening in Cranbrook, looking for experienced hairdressers & estheticians. (250)919-1043
Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities
Southern Interior Beetle Action Coalition Senior Executive Position The Southern Interior Beetle Action Coalition (SIBAC) is seeking to hire a Senior Executive that will take the lead role in project development and project management. Contract Term: It is acknowledged that this is a consulting contract averaging 135 hours per month and that the consultant will be seeking and working on other contracts. The term of the contract is for a 26 month term from November 1, 2013 to December 31, 2015. Remuneration: Will be based upon experience and qualifications Location: Home office, based in the SIBAC Region Application: For position details and response package details, please visit the SIBAC website at: www.sibacs.com Closing Date: Before 12:00 noon on Friday September 27, 2013 Please send your response electronically to: Dalyce Brandt SIBAC Administrator Email: admin@sibacs.com
Help Wanted
Help Wanted
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Experienced Truck Drivers Drivers License Class 1 or 3 with air. Snowplow experience not required but would be an asset. As & When Positions for winter months in Cranbrook, Kimberley, Yahk, Invermere Fernie, Sparwood & Jaffray. Mail or fax resume, including current drivers abstract to: Mainroad East Kootenay Contracting LP 258 Industrial Rd F Cranbrook BC, V1C 6N8 Fax # 250-417-4641
Become a Psychiatric Nurse in your own community There is an urgent need for more Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPN), particularly outside the urban areas of the province. And with the workforce aging – the average age of a Registered Psychiatric Nurse in BC is 47 years – the number of retirees from the profession is exceeding the number of graduates. Entry-level earnings start at $30.79/hour to $40.42/hour. Train Locally – The only program of its kind in BC, students can learn within their local communities via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements, and some regional classroom delivery. This 23 month program is accredited by the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of BC (CRPNBC). Government student loans, Employment & Labour Market Services (ELMS), band funding & other financing options available to qualified applicants.
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