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The goal of a regional hospice facility based in Castlegar made a significant step forward Monday night with the release of information that the city is prepared to consider donating two properties for that purpose.

The properties are located at 836 and 862 8th Avenue and are currently vacant, mostly treed lots. The City of Castlegar passed a resolution at a special in-camera meeting on August 12 stating they would be willing to consider donating the properties.

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Suzanne Lehbauer, executive director of the Castlegar Hospice Society, said the society has a business plan in place for the proposed 10bed facility, which has been seen by a number of officials and councillors with the city.

“Getting the land is huge,” said Lehbauer. “We’ve always had the support of mayor Chernoff and council and this is just huge. I’m so excited and Blacksmith Al Dickie, a native of Black Diamond, Alta., had a warm task on a damp this is overwhelming to me.” and chilly morning, Sunday at the Pass Creek Fall Fair. Al was making small tools - nail Lehbauer said the society pullers - as fairgoers watched. See more fair photos on page A10. has the support of not only Jim Sinclair councillors and the com-

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“We will be looking for provincial and federal funding as well as to other organizations that supply grants and funds for hospices; and specifically for capital costs,” she said. “Our next step of course, is to secure funding. That’s the big one.”

The building would include hospice, pain management and respite care facilities and the property is large enough for future expansion.

Lehbauer said community support has been incredible thus far in helping the society provide the services it currently does and acknowledges the approximately $3.1 million needed to see the project though to completion is a significant amount.

A fundraising kickoff is planned for the near future even while other fundraising activities take place for programs and services currently being offered.

To learn more about the Castlegar Hospice Society, visit online at http:// castlegarhospice.org

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In addition to the Hospice Society receiving word that the city is prepared to consider donating two properties on 8th Avenue for a regional hospice facility (see page A1), other highlights discussed at the regular City of Castlegar council meeting held Monday, Sept. 23 were:

Peaceful observance The International Day of Peace was commemorated on Saturday, Sept. 21 at the Mir Centre For Peace, located at the Castlegar campus of Selkirk College. Pictured above (L-R) during the event, are John J. Verigin, Exec. Director of the Union of Spiritual Communities of Christ, and Nadine Podmoroff, a member of KRUNA – the Kootenay Region Branch of the United Nations Association in Canada.

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Reunion & celebration ahead

The Canadian Cancer Society would like to invite any Castlegar residents who have stayed at the Southern Interior Rotary Lodge in Kelowna during their cancer treatment to a celebration to mark the cancer lodge’s 15th anniversary. We are hoping you can help us spread the word in your paper.

Over the last 15 years, the lodge has welcomed countless Castlegar residents who have stayed at the lodge while receiving their cancer treatment in Kelowna. Thanks to the generous support of donors from your community and others across BC, the lodge has continued to provide compassionate support and a welcoming and caring environment for those going through a

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Patti King, team lead of health promotion with the Canadian Cancer Society gave a presentation to council outlying the society’s position calling for a ban on the use of unnecessary cosmetic pesticides within the city.

King said hundreds of studies have been done linking pesticides to adult and childhood cancers. The society is willing to work with the city on educational campaigns in conjunction with a new bylaw banning cosmetic pesticide use, such as the ones that are in place in more than 40 B.C. communities.

The Doukhobor Discovery Centre will receive $20,000 from the city for repairs and renovations to two buildings, the blacksmith shop and implements shed. They money will allow the centre to access part of a larger federal grant, which Coun. Dan Rye said he believed was around $68,000.

“So, they will have to come up with some funds on their own,” he said.

The city will send a strongly worded letter to Minister of Environment Mary Polak and the chair of Multi Material BC regarding proposed changes to recycling systems and responsibilities. The let-

ter states the city is “highly skeptical” of the Multi Material BC plan and does not support the “take-it-or-leaveit” approach to contract and deadline demands. The letter went on to state the city’s position is that the changes will negatively impact diversion levels of glass, beverage containers and other materials and that residents could ultimately end up paying more for what could amount to a drop in service. The city also states the agreement many not be consistent with the Community Charter, the Local Government Act or city obligations under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

The Doukhobor Discovery Centre will receive $20,000 from the city for repairs and renovations to two buildings.

After revelations last month that City of Castlegar bylaws allow for the euthanization of animals after 72 hours, Councillor Deb McIntosh sought to have the wording of the bylaw changed to eliminate the reference altogether, as in practice, the city does not euthanize animals unless there are no other options. After a brief discussion between McIntosh and Phil Markin, director of development services, planning and development, Councillor Gordon Turner made a motion to refer the matter back to that department for fur-

ther consideration.

622 business licences have been issued year-to-date, down from 654 at this point last year.

Routing for the Trans-Canada Trail through Castlegar was approved. The route will pass through the Waldie Island Trail, cross the Castlegar-Robson bridge and then make a short pass through downtown before linking to the rail-bed trail head west of Keenleyside Dam. Approximately 30 small signs will show users of the trail system the way.

The Castlegar Fire Department responded to 63 calls this past August versus 74 in August 2012. Year-to-date the department has responded to 473 calls versus 543 in 2012.

The Crime Reduction Unit’s August report showed four individuals were arrested at a home in Robson on Aug. 16 as a result of an investigation into marijuana production and trafficking.

The city’s 1993 bucket truck was coming close to not being able to pass safety inspections and will be replaced with a new model from Kelowna at a cost of just under $110,000. The city budget had set aside $130,000 for the purchase. The amount will be financed over five years.

The full agenda, and minutes of past meetings, can be viewed online at www.castlegar.ca or are available by visiting Castlegar City Hall at 460 Columbia Avenue.

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Still no sign of Burnaby resident Kyung Chun staff writer Castlegar News

To date, all attempts to locate 71-year-old Burnaby resident Kyung Chun have been unsuccessful since he was reported missing on Thursday, Sept.19.

Kyung Chun File

“Police have managed to locate and speak with the other male who was picking mushrooms in the Fostal area with Mr. Chun,” said

Sgt. Darry Little in a release.

“The initial report was the male had been left with the van when Mr. Chun disappeared. However, after the interview was conducted, additional details were obtained.

“The male describes arriving at the site on Friday, Sept. 13, and gathering mushrooms. After dinner the following evening, Sept.

14, Mr. Chun decided to drive the load of mushrooms back to the coast, leaving the male in camp. The other male remained at the site with other mushroom pickers and when Mr. Chun failed to return, made his way to Revelstoke and returned to Vancouver. It appears Mr. Chun may have gotten lost on the back roads or taken a wrong turn eventually getting his

vehicle stuck.”

Search and Rescue members from various locations within the West Kootenays have conducted several ground and water searches without success. The search and rescue members have also conducted a grid search of the area immediately surrounding the van, again without finding any trace of Chun.

The search was suspended Tuesday, September 24, however, there are plans to have it resume on Wednesday, weather permitting.

All parties involved including his family, the RCMP, search and rescue members are concerned for his well being. The temperatures have been dropping overnight and the weather has been inclement.

Schroff located In another development, a man who had been reported missing from the Nakusp area, has been found, safe and sound. At about 8:50 a.m. Friday, Sept. 20, the RCMP received a call from his sister advising he heard the report on the radio and called to say he was safe. He said he’d been camping, out of cell range, and had vehicle trouble.

He was able to fix his vehicle and make it to Grand Forks. He was planning to continue to Spokane.

The RCMP would also like to remind people to advise family or friends of their travel plans and or camping location in the event unforeseen incidents such as this occur.

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Editorial

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

Rights apply to everyone

A time-honoured concept is put to the test in this week’s edition – just as publications like this one were created to allow for.

It’s a pointed and critical statement (Letters to the Editor, P.A7) about the lifestyles of others and it’s in marked contrast with evident trends of late which point to a growing acceptance of diversity in our society.

Those with lifestyles long-considered by some to be aberrant can hardly be blamed for celebrating when an occasion comes along (pride events) designed just for them.

There’s no freedom and mainstream legitimacy, after all, like new-found freedom and legitimacy.

All the same, there is none among us who forfeits their right to an opinion, regardless of changes in attitudes over the course of the decades. To deny that right to someone who weighs in from a different perspective is to put the brakes on the very diversity some hope to promote.

Where lines are crossed, is when extreme views are more energetically promoted, or even acted upon.

We all do have a right to our own opinions, but there are some things all of us can benefit from. One of those things is consideration for the rights of those who may hold opposing views. So long as placards don’t wave, nor insults, or worse, fly in our direction, sometimes it’s best to simply accept our differences and move on.

It can only be hoped the same tolerant tack may be taken by those on all sides.

We want to hear from you.

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

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Spots in Time - Gord Turner

Invasion of the Plum Snatcher So what would you do? You look out your window and note a guy standing under your plum tree. He has a bag, and he’s picking your choicest plums.

Quickly, you head out to discuss “theft” with this interloper, and as you approach him, both he and his dog barely look up. He does, however, stop picking because his bag is nearly full.

“Excuse me,” I say, “that’s my plum tree you’re taking plums from.” I wanted to say “stealing from,” but I didn’t want to get into a fight that early in the morning.

“Oh, is this your tree?” he responds.

Well, no, it’s only been on my property for 35 years! The guy had a lot of cheek to remain calm and not really be bothered by his plum snatching.

So I tell him that I’d appreciate him asking to pick before he simply helps himself. I mention that we usually give away loads of plums from that tree and wouldn’t have turned down his request if he’d just asked first. In fact, some years we’ve given away pails upon pails when there were lots of plums.

This summer the plum tree had not produced heavily, so there were not many to be had. Giving plums to my Cindy Amaral Production Manager

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friends and to the families of my three sons was a priority. Unfortunately, this pilferer with a bag got there first.

To top it off, he didn’t even apologize as he headed down the street.

“Oh, well,” he said. “I guess I saved some from the bears.” If he had stayed and looked me in the eye, I would have told him the four-legged animals had never bothered that tree in 30 years.

He was the only invader beyond a kid or two grabbing a plum on the way to school.

His dog looked up at me, and at least I could see “apology” in the dog’s eyes. But then it, too, fell in with its master. After the plunderer had gone, I thought I should have asked him to give back my plums. I should have been sharp enough to say, “I’ll take my plums now. Thank you for picking them.”

Given that he’d taken them and felt no guilt at doing so, I wondered what else he might take some morning. Had I been wide awake, I might have suggested he help himself to my heavily-loaded pear tree. Mind you, he would have had to come further onto my property and nearer my house.

Marvin Beatty Reporter

Christine Esovoloff Sales Associate

Chuck Bennett Publisher

I might have mentioned the fully-ripe tomatoes he could have slipped from the vines. He would have needed another bag or two, but a reprobate like him probably carries extra bags in his pocket—just in case.

I often leave my long spade in the middle of my garden. I wonder now if that’s a good idea. Perhaps my carrots and beets are in danger of disappearing, too. Heaven forbid that he might grab several zucchini. I would have been happy about the zucchini disappearing—but not my plums.

I realize now that my colourful dahlias in yellow, purple, and orange are not far from the street. Nor are my incredible roses—reds and whites—far off my driveway. Both would be easy pickings for such a varlet if he needed flowers for one of his vases to grace his table.

Fences don’t make good neighbours as the American poet Robert Frost has shown. But clearly having my plum tree in the open and too close to the street doesn’t help “neighbourliness” either. I don’t want to build a stone wall. All I ask is the courtesy of a knock on the door or a phone call.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

At odds with electorate When we elect someone to a governing body we need to consider whether they will act reasonably close to the way we would. If the individual or the

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party they belong to has not lived up to values you deem essential, or has not demonstrated consistent recognition of people’s dignity, along with fair, honest treatment of them, we cannot, in conscience, vote for them. We are as guilty as the person/party we vote for.

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Thanks to the very generous man who gave my son money at the emergency to buy an ice cream after seeing the doctor - despite the broken bone, my son was very excited to get a treat later!

Spanks to the “real cool guy” who decided to burn doughnuts with his car outside our house in the middle of the night. Waking up to squealing tires and headlights in our house isn’t funny.

Spanks to the many people who are not using the pedestrian light.

Spanks to the people who make their garage sale signs too small to read, and leave them up after the sale is over.

Thanks to the very special person who organized a wonderful reunion evening for staff associated with a community facility that was closed in 2002.

Spanks to the young man who was so busy texting that he never looked as he stepped into the traffic. I’ve spoken to several other people who this has happened to as well. What could possibly be so important that it is worth your life and limb?

Long-term auto-spank to the people who neglect their dogs, heading out for work, or wherever, and leaving the dog(s) outside to bark and howl for the neighbours.

Thanks to the new principal at SHSS, who is enthusiastic, accessible and caring. The energy he brings to the faculty and student body is infectious; and his presence and actions are breathing a new life into that institution.

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On September 19, the Community Foundation of Castlegar and District (CFCD) held an information session for local financial and investment advisors to provide information and promote interest and awareness.

Foundation President Bob Jackson described the recent history of the Foundation, how funds can be received and invested, and also how pooling the charitable gifts from many donors will create permanent, income earning endowment funds to generate grants to eligible applicants.

“It is important to involve advisors who may be asked by their clients how they can support our foundation by giving funds now or leaving a planned gift in their will,” stated Jackson. “All funds donated to the CFCD will help ensure that the foundation will develop and

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work towards our vision of building a better community, now and forever.”

Guest speaker Tom Murray, Board Chair of the Osprey Foundation of Nelson, described how the interest generated by the many donations over the years has allowed them to support local projects to improve their community.

The Osprey’s community fund now stands at about $6 million, enabling it to provide grants of $200,000 a year to community

projects.

Jackson noted that the Osprey staff has been very helpful as an experienced resource to assist in the development of the CFCD. A highlight of the evening was the presentation to Bob Jackson of a cheque for $157,000 by Kootenay Savings Credit Union chief executive officer Brent Tremblay.

The money, donated by the KSCU Community Foundation, will be invested with interest available for future approved grants. A small percentage of the donation, however, will be available for eligible applicants under the granting policy currently under development by CFCD. A public information event is planned for later this year to allow citizens to learn about the roles and responsibilities of the foundation and how they can participate in this new and worthwhile organization.

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This page is for community, charity or fundraising events that are free or (nearly so) at the discretion of the editor. If you have previously posted an event and want it to run again, provide an up-to-date version with contact details to reporter@castlegarnews. com, drop off at our office at Unit 2 - 1810 8th Ave in Castlegar or give us a call at 250-3656397. Thank you.

Upcoming Ongoing Saturday, Sept. 28: Family barbecue (by donation) for the West Kootenay Brain Injury Association at Kalawsky Chev-

rolet from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free balloons for the kids courtesy of Doreen Balloon Creations.

Hosted by Sun Life Financial and sponsored by Kalawsky Chevrolet Buick GMC, Trail Pastry Shop and Safeway.

Monday, September 30: The

Kootenay Swim Club is running trials at the Castlegar pool.

Come and meet the coach and try out a session from 6 to 7 p.m. For more info, check out our website, www.thekootenayswimclub.com or email info@ thekootenayswimclub.com Thursday, Oct. 3: 14th annual Take Back the Night March at 6

p.m. Violence Against Women in Relationships Committee invites all to a community march from Canadian Tire to Safeway.

Speakers, music and refreshments. For info, call Leanna at 250-365-7341.

Thursday, Oct. 3 Free Human Rights Toolkit seminar (in-

cludes lunch). 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Community Forum Room, Columbia Basin Trust, 445 13th Ave, Castlegar. Registration required with Castlegar & District Community Services 250-365-2104 by noon Oct. 1.

Saturday, Oct. 5: Castlegar Highland Games competition

hosting regional games at Stanley Humphries starting at 9 a.m.

Call Jadeen at 250-365-2255 or visit www.castlegarhighlandgames.webs.com for more info.

Tuesday, Oct. 8: Castlegar Friends of Parks and Trails Society fall General Meeting at the

Sandman Inn, Kootenay Room.

All welcome. Discussing 2013 and plans for 2014. Bike skills park, Waldie Island and new mountain bike trails. More info, call 250-365-5350.

Saturday, October 19: St. Rita’s Catholic Women’s League Annual Tea and Bazaar, noon

to 2 p.m. at St. Rita’s Catholic Church Hall. Admission $3.00.

Please note the change in time.

Saturday, Oct. 26 PUMP GAS FOR KIDS from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at

Benson Oil Plus. Two cents per litre donated, hot dogs, popcorn and prizes. Make your pledges to BC Lions Society for Children with Disabilities.

Sunday, November 6: Book Club discussion on “I Shall Not

Hate” by Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish at 7 p.m. at Castlegar United Church. Please read this book and come and join our discussion group. More info call 3658337.

SPECIAL OLYMPICS CASTLEGAR BOTTLE BLITZ 2013 An easy way to

help Castlegar Special Olympics athletes and your environment.

Thank you for donations at 2908 Columbia Ave in Castlegar.

Look for big blue sign.

introducing fall and winter apparel Oct. 1. Gifting donations now Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Call 250-365-7317 to arrange another time. Watch for October silent auction coming soon.

Business as usual during construction. Volunteers for whatever time you can share. www.

Castlegarhospitalauxiliary.org The Treasure Shop

castlegar Sculpture walk and castlegar art walk: Visit www.

sculpturewalkcastlegar.com and www.castlegarculture.com or call the Chamber of Commerce Info Centre at 250-365-6313 for details.

september SENIORs ACTIVITIES at the castlegar COMPLEX

MON: 10:00 Darts, 1:00 Whist.

TUES: 9:30 Floor Curling/Carpet Bowling, 1:00 Crafts, 7:00 Pool. WED: 9:30 Floor Curling, 10:00 Sept 18 Raspbrry Hi coffee. THURS: 9:00 3rd Thursday, Zone 6. Sr. games meeting, 1:00 Bingo, 2:00 Sept 5 General Meeting, 7:00 Rummoli. FRI: 10:00 Qi Gong, 1:00 Bridge/ Crib. Open five days, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for coffee.

Robson Hall Market 9 a.m to 2 p.m. Sundays. Great homestyle breakfast available until 1 p.m. or earlier if they run out.

Looking for clean, usable donations for our Loonie Table, all proceeds benefit Robson Recreation Society’s fundraising efforts. New vendors welcome.

Call Kathy to book tabels (5$) at 250- 365-3796 or Lynne 250365-8165 (Lynne away until Oct. 4) FARMER’S MARKET AT THE CASTLEGAR STATION MUSEUM Saturdays

from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Great variety of goods from local vendors.

Free coffee. New vendors welcome. To book a spot ($5) call Deb at 250-365-6440.

All About Breastfeeding infor-

mative support group for breastfeeding moms. Neighbourhood

www.integratire.com 1507 Columbia Ave, Castlegar 250-365-2955

House in Castlegar, Tuesdays, 10:30 - noon More info: 250365-3662, www.kootenayfamilyplace.org tops group meets every wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.

at Kinnaird Hall 2320 Columbia Avenue. Round table discussion.

Get motivated to eat healthy and lose weight. Monthly fee $10.

More info call 365-7956.

Castlegar A.A. meetings at the Pioneer Arena Sun. at 10

1995 Columbia Ave Trail 250-364-1208

the Doukhobor Arts and Crafts Centre, 820 Markova Rd., beside the Brilliant Cultural Centre.

Advocate in Castlegar on Thursdays Questions about wel-

fare, disability benefits, tenancy or family law? A staff person from The Advocacy Centre is in Castlegar every Thursday from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at Castlegar and District Community Services, 1007 2nd Street. Call 250608-0589 or 1-877-352-5777.

a.m. (phone Mike at 365-8302), Tues. at 7 p.m. (phone Dennis at 365-2738), Wednesday at 7 p.m., (Call Fay at 250-687-0484.

Thurs. at 8 p.m. (Jim at 3656216) and Sat. at 8 p.m (Len at 365-7805).

Mom’s Support Group All moms

al-anon meets every Monday night AL-ANON is for people

FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL COUNSELLING for problem gambling; Cas-

whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking. Meeting every Monday 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 2224 6th Ave. (Kootenay Society for Community Living building.) More info call Donna 365-3168 or Eileen 365-3674.

Local Toastmasters club Sentinel Speakers, 7 to 9 p.m. at the Fireside Inn, 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. Learn speaking skills, gain confidence and have fun! Guests welcome. More info call Diane Cushing at 250-3658336.

TOASTMASTERS MEETINGS

Operation Feast provides meals for members of our community.

All invited for home-cooked meals Thursdays at New Life Assembly Church, 602 - 7th Street. Doors open at 4 p.m, dinner served until 5:30 p.m. Entrance to dining area located at the back of Church. More info: Carol at 365-5734.

Trail sea cadets Tuesdays 6 9 p.m. at 44th Trail Armory in Shaver’s Bench 1990-7th Ave. Contact Lt(N) Richard Chanig 250-368-6247. free pool - Everyone welcome

Every Saturday at the Royal Canadian Legion, 248 Columbia Ave. Bring friends and have an afternoon of fun. friday youth program at Blue-

berry Creek Community School.

A fun, safe night for kids in the area to watch a movie, play games/sports and hang out with friends. For grades K - 5, 6:30-8 p.m. and grades 6 up, 8-10 p.m.

Check out the B.C.C.S. facebook page for movie listings and other info or phone 250-365-7201.

USCC Cultural Interpretive Society meets Monday and

Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at

welcome to this loosely structured group supporting challenges of being a mom. No referral required. Comments/ queries: Sandi McCreight 250365-2104 ext. 34

tlegar Community Services Call 250-608-2254.

Scrabble Club on the 2nd Wed. of the month at the Castlegar Public Library. 6:30–8 p.m. All levels welcome! For info call Alana at 304-6862. Offered by the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy.

Adult Upgrading Program free for parents to upgrade math, English and/or study skills with an instructor from Selkirk College. Kootenay Family Place on Mon. & Wed. from 1 -3 p.m.

Childcare and snacks provided.

For more info call Alana at 3046862. Offered by Selkirk College, Kootenay Family Place and Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy.

to 1 p.m. Power of Attorney, representation agreements and advance care planning. CBT building 445 13th Avenue, Castlegar. Contact Sandi McCreight 250-365-2104 ext. 34 or email soscastlegar@hotmail. com for more info.

One to One Children’s Reading program needs volunteers to

read with students. Call Blueberry Creek Community School Hub at 250-365-7201 or email amedeiros@sd20.bc.ca. Volunteers will be asked to attend a two hour workshop Wednesday, Oct. 2 from 9 - 11:30 a.m.

W.K. Yoga For MS Support Group. Mondays, 1:30 - 3 p.m.,

Castlegar Library, lower level.

Sponsored by W.K MS Society for its members and care providers. Contacts: Lonnie Facchina, community services coordinator, call 1-866-352-3997, email info@westkootenay@ mssociety.ca or Janice Ferraro, group facilitator/instructor at 250-365-5428, email janice@ underthesunyoga.ca

Seniors’ Computer Classes -

Join other seniors and improve computer skills in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Oct. 15 – Dec. 3 at Robson Community School. To register call Alana at 250-304-6862.

Parent Child Mother Goose

vices can provide eligible newcomers with information about community services, programs, transportation, schools, housing, banking, or preparing for citizenship. Call Megan Read at 250-687-4714 or email welcometocastlegar@gmail.com.

for babies 0-12 months old at the Castlegar & District Public Library on Wednesdays from 10 to 11 a.m. Oct. 2 - Nov. 20. (childminding available for older siblings) To register call 250365-6611. Toddlers and preschoolers at Castlegar Primary School on Thursdays from 10 - 11 a.m. Oct. 10 - Nov. 28. To register call 250-304-6862.

Legion Meat Draws Saturdays

ESL Programs for those new

New to Canada? Settlement ser-

Royal Canadian Legion Castlegar/Robson Brnach #170, 248 Columbia Avenue, 4 to 6 p.m.

Guests welcome and must be signed in by a member.

Blueberry Bottle Depot Please

donate refundable bottles & cans to Blueberry Creek Community School Hub at 200 Centre Ave. in Blueberry Creek. All proceeds benefit kids’ playground and school.

Community Response Network and Seniors Outreach & Support (SOS) free educational lun-

cheons: Wed. Oct. 9 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. wills and adult literacy; Wed. Nov. 13 10 a.m.

to the community or Canada.

English as a Second Language (ESL) programs include language classes for adults, (classes are also available with childminding) Conversation Club, ESL Family Drop-in for families with young children and one to one tutoring. All programs free. For info call Alana at 250304-6862.

Love to sing? Come out to the

Robson Community School and sing with the Robson Choir.

Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. Free of charge. More info call: Jeannie at 250-365-2901

On Thursday, October 10 get your copy of the Castlegar News from a volunteer on the street for a donation.

Your donation goes directly to a literacy program in your community.

Join the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy and Black Press to promote, celebrate and support literacy initiatives in your community.

The Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBAL) is the Columbia Basin and Boundary region not-forprofit literacy organization.

Their vision is that local communities across the Columbia Basin and Boundary region will be healthy, inclusive, and committed to literacy and learning as lifelong and lifewide activities.

The alliance works closely with libraries, schools, colleges and other community partners to offer a variety of paths to learning. Schools and colleges provide formal learning opportunities that

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follow a curriculum and result in formal recognition of learning by awarding diplomas or degrees. Both CBAL community-based programming and college continuing education courses provide opportunities to learn in non-formal ways. That is, although there are recognized learning outcomes, the learning process is generally more relaxed and does not result in a diploma or degree. A silversmithing course at the local college or a senior’s computer program offered by CBAL are both examples of nonformal learning. Informal

learning programs provide experiential learning opportunities and are designed to be responsive to the needs of those who participate. They do not result in formal credits and are led by someone who is acting as a facilitator of learning.

These kinds of programs include Autobiographical Writing, Making Connections: Learning and Reading Partners, ESL conversation groups, and various parent and child early learning programs.

The CBAL staff recognizes the uniqueness of each community they serve and

offer non-formal and informal literacy and learning programs to meet specific, local needs. The staff helps adults develop the functional skills in reading, writing, numeracy, English language, essential workplace skills and computer skills they need to be successful lifelong learners. They also help families with resources and information about how to support the learning development of their children beginning at birth. Improved skills increase confidence and participation in the economic, political and cultural life of the community.

You can make a difference. Participate in the Reach a Reader campaign by purchasing a paper on Oct. 10 or by volunteering to sell papers, or simply spreading the word as a campaign champion.

To get involved, contact the Castlegar News at 250365-6397 or Alana Murdoch, Community Literacy Coordinator via email at amurdoch@cbal.org

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Household Hazardous Waste Round-Ups Saturday October 5th, 2013 10:00am-2:00pm

Fair Fun! Late September has had one big feature for the past 18 years – The Pass Creek Fall Fair, which goes rain or shine for those with two legs, or four!

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Unlabeled containers should be treated with caution.

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MP’s Message

Foreign Affairs progress report – II As I mentioned in Part I of the Foreign Affairs Progress Report, the federal NDP is committed to earning back Canada’s respect on the world stage. We have seen how the Conservatives, since their election in 2006 have gradually been withdrawing from our international responsibilities. For example, the Harper government has pulled out of a UN Convention that fights droughts in Africa and elsewhere. This puts Canada the only country in the world, outside of the agreement. (In 1994, Canada signed the Convention and in 1995, ratified it). Every UN nation – 194 countries and the European Union – is currently a party to it.

Canada has shamefully decided to go its own way.

In my previous column, I talked about Afghanistan,

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Syria, Women, Peace & Security, the UN Special Rapporteur on Right to Food and the Arms Trade Treaty.

Convention on Cluster Munitions – Bill S-10 - The horrible remnants of cluster munitions take a devastating toll long after conflicts have ended. Ninety-eight percent of casualties are civilians, many of them children. That is why the international community

has moved towards a ban of cluster munitions. But instead of implementing the international ban, the Conservatives have proposed legislation in the Senate to create exemptions that are in complete disagreement with the spirit of the Convention on Cluster Munitions. A former Australian prime minister is calling the Conservative’s approach “timid, inadequate and regressive”. Along with our National Defence critic, Jack Harris, we have reached out to experts and civil society groups to oppose the Harper government’s bill and seek to amend it at the committee stage. This past June, the Conservatives with the help of the Liberals, voted to pass S-10 at Second Reading. I believe it is highly unlikely that any NDP proposed amendments to im-

pose a total ban on cluster munitions will be accepted when it comes before the conservative majority led Committee.

Medicines for All – Bill C-398 - 2.3 million children under the age of 15 are infected with HIV. One in two children with HIV in the developing world dies before reaching his or her second birthday. Canada can play an important role in changing those statistics.

In the previous parliament, the House of Commons adopted our “Medicines for All” bill to provide low-cost generic life-saving medication to developing countries. However, the industry minister directed Conservative Senators to kill the bill in the Senate. It was a heartbreaking set-back, but our work continues.

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The Castlegar & District Complex Arena is the home of the Castlegar Rebels and the Selkirk Saints, as well as Castlegar Minor Hockey, the Castlegar Skating Club, broom ball, adult hockey, community skating and more.

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opportunity has been detailed and the Castlegar Recreation Department is looking for a partner to jointly deliver this proposal.

Bid sponsorship packages are available at the recreation complex or can be emailed to you by contacting our front office at 250 365-3386, ext “0”.

Submissions will be accepted until Friday October 18, 2013 at 4:30 p.m.

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The Kootenay Gallery has opened a show of impressive stature, timed to coincide with and celebrate the Craft Council of British Columbia’s 40th Anniversary.

“Invested: 10,000 Hours” is the title of the exhibition guest-curated by Helen Sibelius, and it relates to an accepted formula for developing one’s talent, paying one’s dues and therefore achieving success.

Variety is key, as outstanding creations representing Mixed Media; Clay; Wood;

Glass; Jewelry and Metal are featured, as provided by highly skilled Columbia Basin artists: Wendy Allen; Kalika Bowlby; Clark Dennill; Katharine Dickerson; Julie Gibb; Deborah Loxam-Kohl; Lou Lynn; Lesley Mayfield; Ridgeline Metal Works - James Karthein & Kevin Kratz; Daniel Rondeau; and Cameron Stewart.

This is another special exhibition, and will run until Saturday, November 9. Check it out at Castlegar’s Kootenay Gallery, 120 Heritage Way, tucked away at the end of the Exhibition opened on Friday, road across the highway from Sept. 20. the West Kootenay Regional Jim Sinclair Airport.

Business Huge achievement for small market staff writer Castlegar News

People don’t become successful in real estate, or any other sales, by being grumpy and anti-social.

Derek Sherbinin fits the model of cheerful, charismatic “people guy” to a tee, a quality that has no doubt helped him and his Castlegar Century 21 franchise to a spot among the top 15 in the country.

The local company was so-recognized at a national event this month, and while Number 1 designation may remain an elusive prize, making top 15 out of 300 is something to feel pretty good about.

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Toronto... Ottawa... the big cities and companies, so it’s quite an honour, in fact it’s the second year in a row I got nominated.”

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Ren Mason - Defence

Birthdate: 1996 Hometown: Castlegar BC

Birthdate: 1993 Hometown: Spring Lake, Michigan

Birthdate: 1997 Hometown: Castlegar BC

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Derek Georgopoulos - Forward

Matt Reed - Forward

Aaron Petton - Forward

Hank Hilts - Defence

Kody Disher - Forward

Birthdate: 1995 Hometown: Creston BC

Birthdate: 1994 Hometown: Cranbrook BC

Birthdate: 1993 Hometown: Jackson Wyoming

Birthdate: 1994 Hometown: Ft McMurray AB

Birthdate: 1995 Hometown: Ferndale Washington

Birthdate: 1994 Hometown: Chetwynd BC

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Bowen Alcock - Forward

Nate Rabbitt - Goal

Aaron Brewer - Defence

Travis Wilkie - Defence

Carson Wornig - Defence

Lindan Calliou - Forward

Birthdate: 1995 Hometown: Kenora Ontario

Birthdate: 1995 Hometown: Muskegon, Michigan

Birthdate: 1993 Hometown: Castlegar BC

Birthdate: 1995 Hometown: West Kelowna, BC

Birthdate: 1995 Hometown: White Rock BC

Birthdate: 1995 Hometown: Beaver Lodge, AB

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Tyler Bryant - Forward

Ed Lindsey - Forward

Darren Medeiros - Forward

Chase Reddin - Forward

Mike Bhatoa - Forward

Quinn Klimchuk - Forward

Birthdate: 1994 Hometown: Muskegon, Michigan

Birthdate: 1997 Hometown: Castlegar BC

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Ren Mason - Defence

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Birthdate: 1993 Hometown: Spring Lake, Michigan

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Derek Georgopoulos - Forward

Matt Reed - Forward

Aaron Petton - Forward

Hank Hilts - Defence

Kody Disher - Forward

Birthdate: 1995 Hometown: Creston BC

Birthdate: 1994 Hometown: Cranbrook BC

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Nate Rabbitt - Goal

Aaron Brewer - Defence

Travis Wilkie - Defence

Carson Wornig - Defence

Lindan Calliou - Forward

Birthdate: 1995 Hometown: Kenora Ontario

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Birthdate: 1993 Hometown: Castlegar BC

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Renaissance Man

“My sets are always kind of eclectic.

I got into house music around Castlegar News Reporter the time of the whole acid house Musical icon and global DJ star thing and it was very eclectic; there Boy George will take Castlegar by weren’t as many rules as there are storm on Friday, October 4 as he now. So, I’m kind of mixing in cute and co-headliner Marc Vedo, one 80s references and have done a few of today’s hottest house stars, hit interesting bootlegs. I’ve just been Element Club as part of an official listening to this thing that I’ve been North American DJ tour. working on which has Yazoo, and then it goes into Axel F and then it goes into “Jack your Body” and it really, really works.”

For as many people as there are who know of Boy George from his early musical career, there may now be more who only know him as one of the best DJs on the planet, blending house music with the genre’s deeper, techy sounds.

Asked how he would describe himself to someone who didn’t Boy George, in Castlegar on Oct.4 know who he was, George said he submitted would probably say he was a renaissance man.

With shows confirmed at Pacha “In a way, having a history can in New York, Foundation in Seat- be a negative thing because peotle, Mighty in San Francisco and ple feel like they know what you’re Exchange in Los Angeles amongst about. But when somebody sees others, their imminent arrival is you in a different role — obviousquickly becoming the talk of the ly I’ve been DJ’ing for years but Kootenays’ entertainment scene. the scene has changed — so there Reached by telephone in Lon- are going to be a lot of people who don, England, we asked about don’t know me as a DJ,” he said. coming to Castlegar as part of his What hasn’t changed over the four-week, 11-venue tour of North years, is his youthful appearance, America. something he attributes to simply “I’m excited about that,” he said. living well and paying more atten“Coming back to North America tion to his lifestyle. is going to be interesting for me “I’ve done a lot of hard work on because I used to do a lot of gigs myself the last couple of years, exin Canada and lots of DJ gigs in ercising, watching what I eat and America but it has been while and I’ve worked very hard,” he said things have changed. The dance without even a hint of self-deprecamusic that’s popular over there is tion. “I don’t drink and party anyvery different from what I play. It’s more and that has a massive affect going to be an interesting experi- on how you look.” ence.”

George said information travels As an artist and songwriter Boy at an “alarming pace” in this day George, whose off-stage name is and age, which is one of the key George O’Dowd, has sold over 100 differences he sees that is shaping million singles and in excess of 50 the music scene. million albums worldwide.

“In some ways, it’s interesting “It’s kind of nice to go to new in the way you have a much more places and surprise people,” said direct connection with your audiGeorge, who has been DJ’ing for ence but I’m not sure if people are about 25 years and has performed as passionate about music as they at many of the world’s best clubs were,” he said. “You see people like such as Space in Ibiza, Ministry of Adam Lambert who has three milSound in London, Zouk in Singa- lion followers [actually 2.1 million pore and Guvernment in Toronto. as of Sep. 23] and you think, well “I’ve covered myself for this trip. he should be number one and he I’ve put together some interest- should be having massive hits. Miling things and things that I think lions of followers and yet they don’t will really please the audience. I’m seem to have the kind of cultural hoping these little tricks I’ve put to- impact you feel that they should gether are going to leave everybody have.” with a big smile on their face.

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“I’m really into records — it’s records that excite me. I’m typical of all DJs in that I’m not particularly interested in other DJs,� he laughed. “When I go to a club and hear another DJ it just makes me want to play. It’s all about communication and making people feel something. Whether it’s singing live or DJ’ing, you want people in the palm of your hand, you want them to have a great time, you want to kind of educate them a little bit and play things they haven’t heard before and you want to give people happiness.�

George said he dislikes compromising with his music and refuses to be a juke box. “When you compromise you end up being kind of upset with yourself. When you’re DJ’ing you want people to have

a great time and go home happy but at the same time you don’t want the audience to be dictating the art form. It’s always a fine balance. It’s the same when you do live shows. You obviously have to play things people know but you also want to play things they haven’t heard. it’s about striking a balance and finding a really happy medium.�

Describing himself as “not someone who sits around on the sidelines� he said risk-taking is part of his nature. “I’ve been very lucky that I’ve been successful as a DJ. It has meant that I’ve been able to stay progressive and haven’t had to rely on the past too much. That’s been great.�

With a new album set for release on Oct. 28, his first live venture in 18 years, a new generation of music lovers will be able to

enjoy one of the music industry’s most enduring talents and biggest names.

The single King of Everything is available online now and the new album This Is What I Do can be ordered in advance of its Oct. 28 release date. George said the album has nothing to do with dance music and is a whole other sound.

The release of the album will be followed by a tour of the UK in November when he gets back from North America and, if all things go according to plan, he will be returning to Canada and the United States in 2014 to perform more live shows.

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If you’re looking for something a bit more time-consuming, consider taking some tissue paper in your favourite fall colours, wrapping clear glass vases or candleholders and securing the edges of the paper with

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“We’re also seeing unique one-of-a-kind decor as a hit this fall,” says Beatty. “Each piece tells its own story while being part of

“The biggest trends for home decor in the fall are the colours and shades,” says Ikea Canada’s Alicia Zoffranieri. “The most popular shades during the fall season and around Thanksgiving are earth tones, such as chocolate brown, grey, black or cream.”

“You’ll see a lot of vibrant orange or green, and dark lilac or dark blue at Ikea,” Zoffranieri says. “Also trendy this year are patterns with elements of nature, such as trees or leaves.”

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clear tape to make an elegant addition to your tables or fireplace mantel. You can do a similar thing with those leaves you collected!

Whatever your style or budget, decorating for Thanksgiving doesn’t need to be complicated. A little bit of creativity and some inspiration goes a long way towards making your

Another great idea for the kids is to unroll a length of butcher paper on the table, provide some coloured pencils or crayons, and let them go to town making a tablecloth or placemats.

The grocery store can also be a good source for decorations, including fall flowers (your local market will be able to advise on what’s

home glow. Spending some time online on sites such as Pintrest and Tumblr will garner tons of ideas. Perhaps you’ll become your neighbourhood Martha Stewart.

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Kicking back in a man cave

By Kerry Vital Everyone needs a place to escape from the vagaries of everyday life. For some it’s a peaceful garden or the calm of a soothing hot bath. For others, it’s the “no girls allowed” space called the man cave.

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“A man cave is mainly for sitting, watching and eating,” says James Angus, Lower Mainland director of stores for The Brick Group. “The more seats, the better.”

But the visual component of a man cave isn’t the only important thing.

Thus, perhaps it’s best to start with your chairs and couches. Angus notes that the two most popular furniture items he sees people purchasing are a recliner and a sectional.

“Recliners are terrific these days; they’re so huge and comfortable,” he says. “If it’s just yourself then that’s fine, but you want to have buddies over, so you’ll need more seating.”

Sectionals can fit several people on them at once without taking up a ton of space, so Angus says they’re perfect for man caves.

“Sectionals have really caught on in the last year,” he says. “They’re so affordable nowadays and there’s some absolutely amazing stuff out there.”

However, when you think man cave, you probably think technology. You’d be right.

Sean Peever, a member of Best Buy’s Geek Squad, has seen a lot of man caves in his day and he is passionate about the technology that most of them hold. Long gone are the days of a small television in the garage.

“There has been a huge change in resolution lately,” Peever says. “4K TVs are really hot right now. It’s four times as much resolution as a 1080p set. That’s a drastic difference.”

Many of the televisions installed in man caves these days are 46 inches or larger, Peever notes.

However, a television isn’t your only option.

“A projector and screen is a great way to go,” says John Penner of Audio-Visual Unlimited Langley. “It’s a bigger screen and the picture is super clear. ... You can blow everything else away. It’s something you would want to write home about.”

Penner recommends that a homeowner looking for a screen should look at one classified as a “daylight” screen, which will bounce more light back to your eyes and allow for a better viewing experience.

“Most man caves are very bright due to ambient light,” he says. “It’s very important to have a bright screen.”

When it comes to the projector, you will need to keep that ambient light in mind, so Penner recommends looking for one with at least 2,000 to 3,000 lumens (a rating for the brightness of the light that is projected, similar to

“3D projectors tend to have the best video processors,” he says, adding that many now come with a mount, 3D glasses and an extra bulb.

“You’ll miss the entire experience without sound,” Peever says. “It’s the biggest impact you can make.”

He suggests starting with an amplifier and speakers.

es to plugs to the thermostat. It’s really the epic pinnacle of what a man cave should be.”

No man cave is complete with some home automation, Penner declares.

“It’s an absolute necessity in your cave,” he says. “You can actually run your entire house” off of a single remote.

Lighting might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you’re constructing your man cave, but Penner says it is still important.

“I’m not talking about a sound bar or the TV speakers,” he says. “You want to feel like you’re in a theatre ... or in Rogers Arena, and if you don’t have good sound your experience won’t change.”

“It’s best to have three or four light circuits,” he notes. “I recommend having one circuit as sconces on the wall, and pot lights in the ceiling as the second.

The third could be another set of pot lights, and the fourth a rope light at the front of the room.”

Penner agrees, saying that he recommends homeowners purchase a 7.2 system, with three front speakers and four for the back of the room.

The speakers are responsible for the first part of that number, with the remaining 0.2 being two subwoofers.

Before you decide on lighting the space yourself, it’s best to consult an electrician to ensure all the wires are being run properly.

“It depends on the size” of the room, he says, but “you can really play with how the listener receives sound. The more you have, the more you can play with distance.”

He cites the example of a plane taking off. With just a television speaker you’ll have one experience, while a full surround-sound system will allow you to hear it from all around you.

“You can really feel what the director was trying to achieve,” Penner says.

The two subwoofers he recommends will pick up the lower register of the sound.

“It’s important to have two (subwoofers) to pick up multiple ‘sweet spots’ in the room,” he says.

“You don’t typically have just one seat in the room, so you want to reach everyone. Your recliner might be your ‘man cave command centre’ but we can calculate sweet spots for a whole room of people.”

However, with all that fun technology in the room, how are you planning to control all of it?

Peever notes that many men want a space they can show off, and that usually starts with some home automation gadgetry.

“You can automatically control the electronics in your home with a home automation system,” Peever says. “You control it from your tablet or phone. Everything from light switch-

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“Multiple circuits allow it to look cooler,” Penner says.

If you’re looking to spend some time doing something other than watching the game, you might consider purchasing a gaming system.

“The new gaming systems are going to be huge,” says Peever. “It’s an epic event to have the new PlayStation 4 and XBox One release around the same time.”

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“They’re entertainment systems,” Peever says.

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Notice of Tax Sale Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the Community Charter and the Local Government Act, the City of Castlegar will beNotice conducting Annual of the Tax SaleTax Sale of lands for delinquent taxes at 445 13th Avenue, Castlegar, British Columbia commencing 10:00am Notice is hereby given Suite that 101, pursuant to the Community Charter and atthe Local Government Act, the 30, City2013. of Castlegar will be the Annual Tax of lands on Monday September The following is aconducting list of properties within the CitySale of Castlegar for delinquent 445 13th subject to tax saletaxes as at at September 20,Avenue, 2013. Suite 101, Castlegar, British Columbia commencing at 10:00am on Monday September 30, 2013. The following is a list of properties within the City of Castlegar subject to tax sale as at September 20, 2013.

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Hélène Laverdière, our critic for Americas and Consular Services, re-introduced the bill as Bill C-398, but it was defeated at Second Reading in November 2012.

Corporate social responsibility – The Foreign Affairs committee studied the role of private corporations in international development. While Conservatives wanted to use the study to undermine the importance of public sector in development, our International Development critic, Romeo Saganash, led our team’s focus on transparency and corporate social responsibility

in international development.

Our team has continued our efforts to ensure that Canadian corporations maintain the highest standards of human rights and environmental protection in their operations abroad. Paul Dewar, our Foreign Affairs critic introduced legislation to end the trade of conflict minerals which sustain the horrific conflict in the Great Lakes region of Africa.

Nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament – New Democrats are strongly committed to nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament as significant steps in promoting global peace and security. Our Foreign Affairs critic, Paul

Dewar travelled to Kazakhstan last summer on a mission with Parliamentarians for Nuclear Non-proliferation and Disarmament to shape parliamentary action and build political momentum to achieve the global abolition of nuclear weapons.

I am immensely proud of the efforts of our international team in parliament to both oppose the Conservative’s agenda and to put forward positive steps to improve Canada’s role in the world.

As we continue to hold the Conservatives to account and promote our policies for change, we rely on your support and advice.

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Rocky ride across Rockies for Saints submitted

There were a handful of positives for the Selkirk College Men’s Hockey program on their first-ever trip across the Rockies to face Alberta College Athletics Conference (ACAC) competition last weekend, including a win over Concordia University and a narrow overtime loss to the defending league champions from the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology.

There were also some ugly moments, which were mostly concentrated during a lacklustre 6-4 loss to Grant MacEwan University on Sunday afternoon.

The Saints opened the NAIT Blue-Gold Tournament on Friday with a 3-2 victory over Concordia that saw the visitors start slow but finish strong.

Down 2-1 after 20 minutes, Thomas Hardy and Cody Fidgett combined to score a pair of second period goals and Selkirk went on to badly outshoot their opponents over the final two periods.

On Saturday, the Saints battled NAIT in a match-up of last season’s B.C. and Alberta league champions.

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Logan Proulx opened the scoring in the first period and Hardy put Selkirk ahead on a breakaway in the middle frame, but the Ooks battled back on their home ice and netted the victory after WHL products Josh Lazowski and Mike Piluso combined for the winner on a 2-on1 in overtime.

“For most of our guys I think the NAIT game was one they’d had circled since we made plans to come to Edmonton,” says Saints head coach Jeff Dubois. “They are a very strong, very fast team and there were stretches where they dictated the play, but I was very happy with the overall performance. Ultimately we held our own against probably the top college hockey team in Canada in their rink, and that experience

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will make us stronger and also give us a clear idea of some areas where we need to be better.”

But on Sunday, with the opportunity to go 4-0-0-1 against ACAC competition with a win, the Saints put forth their poorest effort of the preseason in a loss to MacEwan that saw the team allow five second period goals and countless scoring opportunities overall.

“We were awful from front to back and in all facets of the game on Sunday,” says Dubois. “We knew that playing our third game in three days would be a challenge, but you don’t give yourself a chance to be successful when your whole group doesn’t show up at the rink mentally prepared to work hard and compete. That’s something

that hasn’t been an issue for us previously and shouldn’t be again, because we saw firsthand how quickly the game can get out of hand. We set a high standard for ourselves, and I don’t think we have the type of leaders in our room that will allow that to happen again.”

The Saints finished their five-game slate of games against ACAC opponents with a record of three wins, one regulation loss and an overtime defeat.

They’ll look to get back on a winning footing this weekend as they close out their preseason schedule against Trinity Western University in a two-game home set.

The teams face off on Friday, September 27 (7:30 p.m. in Nelson) and Saturday, September 28 (7:30 p.m. in Castlegar).

General admission tickets for both games will be available at the door for $5.

2013/14 season passes are now on sale at Selkirk’s Castlegar campus (at the Recreation Counter in the gymnasium) and at upcoming home games. Until October 11, the team is offering a $10 discount off regular pass pricing.

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• Castlegar Rebels vs Beaver Valley Friday Sept 27 Game 7:30pm

• Steve Nash Basketball Registration Tuesday Oct. 1 • 5-7pm Complex

After School Teacher’s Rest & Restore Class Thurs 4:30pm - 6:00pm Yoga Levels I,II,III Tues 6:00pm - 7:30pm & 7:35pm - 9:15pm or Thurs 4:30pm - 6:00pm & 6:00pm - 7:45pm

Childcare, tips on behaviour, safety, feeding, emergencies and infant care will be covered. Fee Incudes manual and exam fee.

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Oct 22nd - The Sadies Oct 26th - Vinyl Richie Halloween w/ Cass Rhapsody

REGULAR GAMES

Children’s Programs Saturdays from 9am - 1pm • Ages 5-7....9:00am - 9:45am • Ages 8-12....10:00am - 11:15am • Ages 13-18....11:30am - 1:00pm

Oct 19th - Mat the Alien Oct 25th - Lady Waks Best Breakthrough Producer

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815 5th Ave. Castlegar, BC Tel: 250-365-5428 janice@underthesunyoga.ca please visit our website for more info www.underthesunyoga.ca

• Sat & Sun Sept 28 & 29 2:00-4:00pm

• Free Thanksgiving Skate (sponsored by Fortis) Monday Oct. 14 • 1:30-4:30pm

Many more exciting classes – Check out our Fall Leisure Guide on line at www.rdck.bc.ca or stop by the Recreation Office and pick one up.

Hit the RECREATION CONNECTION BUTTON to view and register for programs

Notice to all Community Groups and Organizations.

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

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Rebels back on track with three wins marvin beatty Castlegar News Reporter

The Castlegar Rebels jumped to the top of the standings in the Neil Murdoch Division after a threegame winning streak from Friday to Sunday.

The Rebels first took down the Spokane Braves 4 - 2 in Spokane Friday, Sept.

20 on goals from Aaron Petten, Tyler Bryant, Aaron Brewer and Ren Mason.

The Rebels power play was a respectable 50 per cent on the night, while holding the Braves to just one man-advantage marker of their own.

Nate Rabbit worked all 60 minutes between the pipes, stopping 42 of 44 shots from the Braves.

On Saturday, the Braves looked to rebound in Castlegar but the Rebels were having none of it.

The Rebels had six goal-scorers on

Castlegar Rebel #12-Lindan Calliou moves in on Spokane goaltender Lindsey Sciacca during a KIJHL game in Castlegar on Saturday, Sept. 21. The Rebels won the game 7 - 2.

the night, with Hank Hilts finding the net in the first and third.

The second period was a showcase of Rebels offence, with Lindan Calliou, Ed Lindsey and Aaron Petten finding the twine.

Quinn Klimchuk and Tyler Bryant added two more on the power play in the second half of the third in a 7 - 2 final that looked mostly effortless for the Rebels.

Patrick Zubick stopped 33 shots in his second start of the young season.

On Sunday, the

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Rebels travelled to Grand Forks to take on the Border Bruins, having dropped a close 3 - 2 overtime decision to them in Castlegar the week before.

The Rebels opened the scoring near the halfway mark of the first on Bryant’s third of the season but the Bruins countered late in the period on a shot from Lincoln Lane. Less than a minute later, however, the Rebels struck agin when Carson Wornig fed Mike Bhatoa for his first goal as a Castlegar Rebel.

Seth Schmidt added to the Castlegar lead on a power play goal late in the second but the pesky Bruins pulled within one for a second time with just 1:49 on the clock, on a shot from last year’s 50-point-getter, Jackson Purvis.

It was more backand-forth in the third as Darren Medeiros put his team up by two with 6:22 to play, with veterans Kody Disher and Quinn Klimchuk assisting on the play.

Though Lane would get his second of the night for the Bruins near the fiveminute mark, newly acquired forward Derek Georgopoulos buried an empty netter to seal the deal.

Defenceman Aaron Brewer now leads the Rebels points race at nine (three goals and six assists), while forward Darren Medeiros is hot on his heels with a total of eight points.

Broomball team sweeps into Sin City

bridge tied it up and won 3 - 2 in overtime.

Castlegar battled The Castle- hard but lost 7-1 in gar Wicked Co-ed game two against the Broomball team trav- Lucid team from Mineled to Las Vegas, nesota. The lone goal Nevada to play in the came from Bullock on 11th annual Sin City a pass from Kennedy.

Showdown on SepGame three with tember 13 - 14. the Brewsers from Game one saw Le- Broomball Town USA, Prenatal: Wed., first Jan. 28 Minn. was one of the thbridge strike Wed.,came Jan. 28 better played games of but Prenatal: Castlegar Prenatal: Wed., Jan. OFA 1: Jan. 30 28the weekend. Unforback withLevel goals from Prenatal: Jan. OFABullock LevelWed., 1: Jan. 30 28tunately, a breakaway Chris and OFA Level 1: Jan. Avalanche Awareness for Sledders: Luke Kennedy and30 from Joel Audet OFA Level 1: Jan. 30 goal Avalanche Awareness Sledders:be the only took Jan. a 2-1 31 lead going forwould Avalanche for Sledders: Jan. final 31 Awareness intoAvalanche the minutes for goalSledders: as Castlegar fell Awareness Jan. 31 of Jan. the game.

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Prenatal Refresher: Feb. 4

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is available for those who need to borrow.

For more information about Castlegar Broomball, contact Tessa Vennard at 3650515.

Just Announced: 2014 Early Bird Membership New Member* Intermediate (age 20 - 29) Single Member Couple Membership

Specials:

$999 $999 $1350 $2450

New Members waive the $500 initiation fee. New members purchase their 2014 membership in September 2013, play the rest of the 2013 season for free.

Birchbank Golf offers the longest playing season, most walkable course and best driving range and practice facility in the Kootenays. www.birchbankgolf.com

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Aquanauts wrap up successful season with another medal haul for this meet,” said head coach Nick Welychko. “It has been a tough three and a half months but every single Aquanaut put 100 per cent into every practice and I could not have asked for anything more from them.”

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Bryce Anderson, Simon Larocque, Ethan Lawczynski, Carson Ogloff: THIRD in the Div 2 Men 200 Freestyle Relay (2 :24.99)

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Ethan Lawczynski (BK), Bryce Anderson (BR), Cayden Cooke (BF), Carson Ogloff (FR): SECOND in the Div 2 Men 200 Medley Relay (2:42.14)

Noah Robertson THIRD Div O2 Men 50 Butterfly (31.65)

Samuel Matthew FIRST Div 4 Men 100 Breaststroke (1:16.09)

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There were 17 swimmers and three coaches from the Aquanauts who made the trek to compete.

“Every swimmer that competed that weekend has trained

Jaylen Rushton: FIRST Women Div 1 100 IM (1:32.82), Div 1 Women 50 Butterfly (43.41) and Div 1 Women 50 Backstroke (43.45). SECOND Div 1 Women 50 Breaststroke (47.63)

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Announcements

Coming Events Free educational luncheons Lunch & Learn First one is Oct 9th 10 - 1:00 #1 topic: Wills #2 topic Adult literacy Lunch included Registration required to Castlegar Community Services 250-365-2104 Queries to Sandi McCreight 250-365-2104 ext 34 or soscastlegar@hotmail.com GROW MARIJUANA commercially. Canadian Commercial Production Licensing Convention October 26th & 27th.

Toronto Airport, Marriott Hotel. www.greenlineacademy.com Tickets: 1-855-860-8611 or 250-870-1882.

Information The Digestion Doctor.

Gastritis, Ulcers, Colitis, Crohn’s, Irritable Bowel, Candida and Food Sensitivities. Michael Smith, Dr.TCM, FMC, has over 15 yrs experience resolving the most complicated digestive problems call 352-0459

Lost & Found Found set of keys/Fairbanks key ring on Thrums Hwy, Sept 11th, Call 250-693-2426 Lost Iphone, Wed night Sept 11th between Complex Tennis Courts & Kinnard Park Please call 250-365-7231

Travel

Timeshare

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Business Opportunities

An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring dozer and excavator operators. Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call (780)723-5051 Edson, Alta.

ALL CASH drink/snack vending business route. Complete training. Small invest. req’d. 1888-979-VEND (8363). www.healthydrinkvending.co

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

CLASS 1 DRIVERS Pick-Up & Delivery Van Kam’s Group of Companies requires Class 1 Drivers for the Castlegar area. Applicants should have LTL & P&D driving experience and must be familiar w/the West Kootenay region.

We Offer Above Average Rates!

To join our team of professional drivers please drop off a resume and current drivers abstract to Ashley at our Castlegar terminal: 1360 Forest Road Castlgar, BC V1N 3Y5 For more info, please call, 250-365-2515 Van-Kam is committed to employment equity and environmental responsibility.

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Anniversaries

Anniversaries

Happy 60th Anniversary Mom & Dad

A&W Restaurants,Castlegar & Trail are looking to fill Full-Time positions for

Food counter attendants

1985 Columbia Ave, Castlegar 4 Full Time Day & Evening Position $10.25 - $11.00/hr (depending on experience) Up to 40 hours/week

1136 Bay Ave, Trail 2 Full Time Day & Evening Positions $10.25 - $11.00/hr (depending on experience) Up to 40 hours/week

Obituaries

Obituaries

Raymond George McCreight It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Raymond George McCreight. Ray was born in Eldred, Saskatchewan on April 26, 1935. He passed peacefully on September 22, 2013, in the KBR Hospital. He will be forever missed by his wife Nellie, his three sons Robert (Kelly), Rick (Patti) and Brian (Sandi) along with grandchildren: Tasha (Chris), Aaron (Lana), Cory (Taumi), Mandy and Kayla, his brother Cliff (Vera) and numerous nieces, nephews and three great grandchildren (Kelcie, Zackery, Jackson). Ray loved and enjoyed many things in his 78 years: he played guitar in many bands and at church throughout his life, family functions and at seniors facilities. He was in a band that was the opening act for Buddy Holly many years ago in Vancouver. He loved family gatherings of all types and sizes. He loved camping and being Nellie’s assistant in the kitchen. He and Nellie made many a pot of borscht to distribute amongst kids and grandkids, and many others. He was very actively involved with his church and a retiree after many years of service at Celgar. His endless smiles and sunny disposition always brightened a room, and will be missed by anyone that ever crossed his path. The service will be held on Monday, Sept. 30th, 2013 at the Kinnaird Park Community Church, 1250 26th St., 10:00 a.m. with refreshments to follow. Please join us in a celebration of life.

We offer a friendly work environment, shared benefits plan and advancement opportunities. At A&W Restaurants, we are committed to building long lasting relationships with our customers and our employees.

In Memoriam

FIND A FRIEND In Memoriam

In Memoriam

In Loving Memory

Chuck Haviland April 4, 1925 - September 27, 2012

Wonderful memories woven in gold.

These are the memories we tenderly hold.

Deep in our hearts his memory is kept.

To love, to cherish and never forget.

With Love from the Family

Dan Swinarchuk December 25, 1956 - September 28, 2011

Looks like you’ve still got it!

Love Ken, Sandra, Derek,Corey, Ben, Phil & Dee

Cards of Thanks

To all our Friends & Church Family In remembrance of our son, husband, brother & uncle, David Brown, we would like to extend our heart felt thanks & appreciation for the lovely cards & messages, phone calls, visits, words of sympathy & support & gifts of food & flowers.

Your love & kindness helped so much.

Louise Brown Doug & Leila Brown & family Carol & Mike Shypitka & family & loving wife Leslie

Obituaries

Obituaries

Gordon Crowe Nelson

(Gordie, Gord, Gorn, Nel) Born April 16, 1925, Gord passed away on August 29, 2013 at the New Denver Pavillion.

He is survived by his wife of 64½ years Elizabeth (Betty), son Doug (Holly) of Quesnel, daughter Penny (Mike) of Nanaimo, sons Blair of Kelowna, Stuart (Diane) of Silverton and daughter Cindy (Walt) Osip of Quesnel. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, sisters Mary (Dave), June (Kent) and brothers Ab and George (Karen). He was predeceased by sisters Margaret and Frances.

Gord was born and raised in Silverton where he raised his family and worked his whole life. He brightened everyone’s day with his big smile and twinkling blue eyes. Let’s not forget his stuttering humour. He knew everyone and treated all as his friend with never a negative word to say about anyone.

Please apply in person or on line at www.aw.ca Shoes for the Soul is looking for a professional energetic F/T Sales person

Cards of Thanks

Two years have passed since that sad day When one we loved was called away Wonderful memories woven in gold These are the memories we tenderly hold Deep in our hearts your memory is kept To love, to cherish and never forget.

All our Love Cheryl, Nateena & Trent

If you don’t remember Gord as the guy with a pipe in his mouth driving the Esso fuel truck with Scottie dog in the passenger seat, then you remember him, again with the pipe, driving the school bus also with Scottie at his side.

Gord had nicknames tor everyone and was never short of rhymes and riddles. Right to the end he was still trying to smile and to make us smile. He will be so missed by us all.

Special thank-you to Dr. Burkholder and Dr. Meiger and the nursing staff. Thank you to the New Denver Hospice Society. Your presence, compassion and support helped dad and our family in ways we can’t find words for.

Dad was able to be at home these last 3 years with the help and wonderful support of Lara and Ann of Community Home Support Services. Thank you Theresa, Eva, Candace, Lora-lee and all who came into Mom’s and Dad’s home.

There will be no service. Dad’s request was for donations in his memory to BC Children’s Hospital Foundation, 938 West 28th Avenue, Vancouver BC V5Z 4H4, of which mom and dad have been life-long supporters.

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Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Experienced Line Cook

Castlegar & District Community Complex (RDCK) is accepting resumes for a Front OfďŹ ce CSR, Fitness Instructors and Concession Cashiers.

Resumes may be dropped off at Castlegar Community Complex, 2101 - 6th Ave Castlegar BC or emailed to vwalker@rdck.bc.ca Deadline Sept 30, 2013 SUTCO Contracting Ltd. has openings in our Chip Division.

If you have 2 years experience, clean abstract and looking for a long term career opportunity, we encourage your application. Pension Plan, Extended Benefits, Late Model Equipment, Satellite Dispatch and E-logs bring a stable work environment for the Professional Driver. www.sutco.ca fax 250-357-2009 Enquiries: 250-357-2612 Ext: 230

Unemployed? Looking for work?

Find your way and find your work at KCDS/WorkBC

needed at The Greek Oven drop resume at back door between 9 - 11 400 Columbia Ave, Castlegar ask for Peter

Help Wanted LINE COOK Part-time to full time Experience necessary. Wage negotiable. Apply in person Thirsty Duck, 4370B Minto Road, Castlegar

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

THE BASS PLAYERS DAUGHTER Hair Studio in Castlegar has space available for

Help Wanted

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Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Join our RHC Insurance Brokers Team!

We have two positions available in our Nelson Branches.

ICBC Broker

Level one license an asset but we will train the right person.

Must be a quick learner and able to work in a busy environment.

Must be customer service oriented and work well with a team

Personal Lines Broker Experienced Personal Lines Broker to fill a retirement position. You will have a minimum of a Level 1 license and have experience with all aspects of a Personal Lines book of business.

ONE FULL-TIME AND ONE PART-TIME STYLIST

Please email resumes to HR@ rhcinsurance.com or mail to 601A Baker Street, Nelson V1L 4J3

If you have one or more years experience, are enthusiastic about hairdressing, keep current with todays fashion trends, and enjoy working as a team, our modern, open-concept salon might be the place for you!

Closing date for resumes October 7th, 2013

We offer, continued education, flexible hours, fun and friendly work environment, and commissions up to 60%.

Insurance Brokers Ltd.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Space available in our salon for a business that compliments our establishment.

Call KCDS/WorkBC in Castlegar and find out how to get ready for the job you want

Questions or Inquiries in complete confidence to Barry 250.365.1693 or stop in and drop off your resume

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Level 2 Insurance Broker Salary Range: $26.48 - $28.66 per hour Are you ambitious, independent, and interested in a career with HG Insurance Agencies Ltd? HG Insurance provides excellent customer service and a full range of insurance products to meet our clients’ needs. We currently have an opportunity to hire a Level 2 Insurance Broker for our Slocan Park branch, to cover a maternity leave. This position will provide automobile and general insurance products, as well as assist in a variety of agency office duties. We offer excellent wages and benefits, as per our current collective agreement.

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QualiďŹ ed applicants interested in joining a dynamic team are encouraged to visit the Careers section of our website at www. columbiapower.org for the detailed job description. Closing date for this position is October 25, 2013 Please refer to Job #1313 when submitting your cover letter and resume to careers@columbiapower.org

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Interfor is looking for ticketed “B� Welder with Millwriting experience, Planer Tech 1, electricians, and millwrights to join our lumber manufacturing facility in Castlegar, BC. The skilled individuals must be self motivated, able to work on their own, and in a team environment. Applicants must be flexible with shift scheduling and trade lines.

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CASTLEGAR, 1400 sq ft House, southend, 3 Bdrm F/S, W/D, A/C, N/S, N/P References required $950/mth + Utilities 250-362-5468 Castlegar 2 Bdrm Home great central location near Tim Horton’s & No Frill Foods F/S, Laundry & Storage, quiet neighborhood, Available Immediately, $775/mth Phone 250-399-4351 Castlegar North, 3 Bdrm, 1 bath, newly reno, near shopping & schools, Avail Oct 1st F/S, W/D, N/S, N/P, Ref reqd $1200/mth + utilities Call Bob 250-365-9344 Castlegar South, newly reno’d 3 bdrm, 2 bath Spacious House, 5 appliances lrg carport, close to amenities N/S, N/P, $1400/mth + utilities Avail Oct 1 or 15th, Call 250-365-3401 ROBSON Cute, Clean Updated 1 Bdrm House deck, carport, shed, garden $800/mth 250-304-2944 South Castlegar 2/3 Bdrm $1000/mth plus utilities, Avail Nov 1st Appliances included Call Mac 250-365-1802 TRAIL, beautiful, fully furnished executive-style 3bdrm. home in quiet Warfield neighbourhood. N/S, No pets, Ref. req. $1,500./mo. plus utilities.

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CASTLEGAR, 2 Bdrm Mobile Home, spacious, bright walking distance to Tim Horton’s, Safeway,close to other amenities, N/P, N/S, F/S W/D, $800/mth + utilities 250-231-5951 ROBSON 2 Bdrm Mobile Home for rent Refer & Criminal check required Call 250-304-4862

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Trucks & Vans 1996 DODGE RAM Laramie 2500 Diesel, auto, in Grand Forks. $6,666. 250-493-1807.

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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 Kenneth Swetlishoff of 3321 3rd Avenue Castlegar BC V1N 2R5, BC, on behalf of the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Kootenay Region, for a License of Occupation for the purpose of reinstalling a bridge on Goose Creek situated on Provincial Crown land near Krestova BC and containing 0.015 hectares more or less.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is Hereby Given that Creditors and others, having claims against the Estate of Violet May Giles, formerly of 2504 10th Avenue, Castlegar B.C., Deceased, are hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the undersigned Executor, Susan Runions, 46 King Avenue Castlegar B.C. V1N 1B5, on or before October 24, 2013, after which date the estate & assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received.

NOTIFICATION to Eric Day: House site currently occupied by your personal goods on Lasqueti Island will no longer be available for your use due to failure to comply with the terms of our agreement. Personal property will be removed to a safe storage. Effective immediately.

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Sports Foodbank funds and food from Castlegar Fall Ball Tournament

The Castlegar Fall Ball Tourney got off to a wild start Friday, Sept. 20 at the Kinnaird diamonds in Castlegar, after a rousing 19 - 11 game between two Castlegar teams that saw the Master Batters prevail over the Maulers by a final score of 19 - 11.

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are the name of the game.

The other three teams entered in the tournament were the Heads Up and Salty Nuts (Castlegar) and the Mixed Up from Nelson.

To see a gallery with a few more photos, visit www. castlegarnews.com and click on the sports tab.

Travis Ready of the Maulers gets a hit against the Master Batters during a game in the Castlegar Fall Ball Tourney on Friday, Sept.

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Bev C h e rnoff, owner and operator of Boulevard Hair Salon, is head over heels about footcare and specializes in esthetic and wellness pedicures.

What is the difference you ask? An esthetic pedicure is a luxury that includes a foot soak, callous removal, nail trim, shaping of nails, foot massage, paraffin wax and toe nail polish. A wellness pedicure on the other hand, involves taking care of feet, and addressing and treating challenges such as toe nail thickening, extreme callouses, fungal infections on the skin or nails, and deep cracks.

Being a Certified Master Pedicurist, extends Chernoff’s expertise in the field of pedicures.

Getting your feet checked by a professional pedicurist can help you avoid further complications and potential medical conditions.

Extreme nail thickening and excessive callouses are quite common, especially amongst the elderly, and can be very uncomfortable. A lot of people have had such

problems for years, and may have simply been used to enduring pain and discomfort. However, there are treatments available and a master pedicurist can help direct to you to the best solution.

Individuals suffering from diabetes also have to be careful when it come to foot health. One of the most frequent issues they face is diabetic foot infection and 15 per cent of those individuals suffering with foot infection will develop subsequent leg or foot ulcers. Diabetes accounts for more than half of all non-traumatic lower limb amputations. Loss of sensation in the foot caused by diabetic complications (neuropathy) poses a serious problem. Without feeling, an individual with neuropathy may be unaware of both acute and minor injuries. Neuropathy can also be responsible for ulcers and subsequent infections.

Geriatric or diabetic feet must be monitored regularly to avoid complications. Proper care and management provided by a professional is essential to long-term health and well-being.

In the meantime, here are other preventative measures that can be done at home: Cast out calluses and corns.

Calluses and corns appear when dead skin builds up

along the heels, toes and bony areas of the feet. While unsightly, they can be easily eliminated with a pumice stone or foot file used immediately after showering.

Consult a pedicurist if calluses or corns are especially difficult to remove.

Address ingrown toenails.

Athletes and dancers tend to suffer the most from ingrown toenails, a potentially painful condition where the toenail grows into the surrounding skin. Ingrown toenails are often a byproduct of toes rubbing tightly against shoes during physical activity. Soaking feet in an Epsom salt bath twice a day for 15 minutes can reduce pain and inflammation, while cutting toenails straight across can reduce the likelihood nails will grow into the skin.

Wear footwear that fits.

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Taking these preventative measures, as well as getting wellness pedicures regularly, will help you have happy feet.

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