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Earth moving equipment at work in an October 21 operation said to be “the grooming portion” of the Oootischenia Douklobor Cemetary on Waterloo Rd.

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Earth moving equipment in the Ootischenia Doukhobor Cemetery is no cause for alarm, according to Peter Zaitsoff, one of three people on the cemetery board.

On Thursday, Oct. 21 a complaint was called in to the RCMP, who attended and spoke with Zaitsoff about the work being done. The Castlegar News spoke with Zaitsoff

at the site shortly after.

“What we’ve done is mainly just the grooming portion of the Ootischenia Cemetery,” said Zaitsoff. “This is our first phase on the south side.

There are very, very few headstones on this section of property and all of the headstones present were measured, marked and removed and will be placed back on the spots they were located originally.”

The approximately five-acre site, located on

Waterloo Road in Ootischenia, was established in 1908. Zaitsoff said they hope to erect a plaque identifying the section as the original gravesite.

“Before, people never marked their graves at all,” he said. “They never registered their deaths even. [Some of these] are unknown at this time.”

Zaitsoff said the equipment is “just skimming the top” of the ground and levelling it for grooming purposes. He expect-

ed the work would take about three or four days.

“The thick weed on there is unmanageable,” he said.

“So, this is more for the esthetics for the people who come to our local gravesite as well as the surrounding community. So when they look at it, it’s respectable.”

Shortly after the RCMP attended, Zaitsoff said they received a call from the senior compliance officer of Consumer Protection BC, the regulatory authority in B.C. that is responsible for

the administration of the acts and laws around cemeteries, and was advised they proceed with the work.

Zaitsoff said there are only a handful of people who maintain the grounds and the area in the southwest corner was becoming a maintenance issue.

According to information found at www.doukhobor.org/Cemetery-Ootischenia.htm the majority of the 853 interments have no marker and many of the mounds have been levelled.

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Movement may be possible in FortisBC/IBEW impasse ART HARRISON Trail Daily Times

IBEW voting on latest FortisBC offer The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 213 is in the process of voting on the latest offer by FortisBC in an effort to end the 18-week lockout of 230 employees working in generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity in

B.C.’s Southern Interior.

“They held the vote in Trail Tuesday, and have voted in Penticton, now we’re moving on to Kelowna for their vote,” Business Manager for the IBEW, Rod Russell, said from the Okanagan Wednesday.

“There’s still some key concessions on the table but there’s a slight increase in the wages and lump sum payment they were offering.”

Russell stressed that

“We’re hosting the B.C. Amateur this year, and that’s going to be a big deal.”

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money hasn’t been the main issue for the workers in this dispute, instead pointing the finger at the concessions the

company had been asking for that presented a sticking point.

“Our International Representative met with the company,” he said. “I don’t know if they’re going to go for it, it’s up to them.”

Director of Communications for FortisBC, Joyce Wagenaar, said that both parties in the dispute acknowledged the sensitivity of the situation and wanted to avoid the possibility of the em-

ployees being inflamed by media reports and therefore had kept their most recent discussions quiet.

“Since last week both parties decided to come together,” Wagenaar said.

“There’s a tentative agreement and the employees are holding their vote.”

Russell said the new offer was similar to the last one, which was rejected by the membership, but that they were committed to allowing

the workers to make the decision for themselves.

“If it’s ‘yes’ then we go back to work, if it’s ‘no’ then we’re back to trying to figure out how to get the public behind us in this,” Russell said.

“I think we all know we’ve got good jobs, a decent wage.

“For us this isn’t about trying to get more of anything,” Russell concluded, “it’s about trying to hang on to what we’ve got and not lose it.”

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The 2014 Stanley Humphries grad class has decided to put a face to its name by getting out in the community and volunteering to rake some lawns around the school. “We wanted to give back to the community a little, and leave a positive outlook on our grad class,” says council president, Nadya Wasilenkoff. “It’s important to leave a legacy at the school and in the community. We would like to show our appreciation to the community that has supported us for our 13 years of schooling.” If any downtown Castlegar residents are interested in having their lawns raked on Monday, November 4th between 11:30 am and 1:15 pm, please contact the high school and leave your address (250 365 7735). Leaves will be removed and disposed of. We will have time for a maximum of 10 lawns. - Emma Jansen

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An extended and extreme commitment top enhancing the image of their city and area has again paid off for the many local people behind the Communities in Bloom program.

By the time a pair of judges had arrived for an inspection of Castlegar some months back, the visual quality of the city at the Crossroads of the Kootenays was tremendous and hopes were high for a good verdict.

“On October 26 the 19th Edition of the Communities in Bloom National and International Awards Ceremonies were held in Canada’s Capital Region - Ottawa-Gatineau,” stated a submission from Castlegar’s committee on October 30, “honouring municipalities across Canada, the

United Staes and Europe.”

Castlegar’s entry at the International Medium Level was acknowledged with the awarding of Five Blooms for the 2013 initiative.

“This is another major accomplishment for our City to be recognized,” stated coordinator Darlene Kalawsky in a prepared release.

“The Communities in Bloom committee is dedicated to fostering civic pride, environmental responsibility and beautification through community involvement.

In conclusion, a tip of the hat was offered to those who had contributed to Castlegar’s strong showing.

“Thank you to our many volunteers, municipal staff and City Council for their dedication and support of this program,” said Kalawsky.

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Career portal opens opportunities for Selkirk College students/employers

“We knew there was a real cover letter as they respond SUBMITTED need for this service,” says to the posting.

CASTLEGAR – Selkirk Smith. “At Selkirk College “We really want to make College is filled with stu- we provide applied learning sure local employers know dents possessing the talents opportunities for students about this service,” Smith and skills needed in today’s and the next step is having says of the portal. “We see workforce. A new college those students find related the portal is quickly becomonline service now makes it jobs. By facilitating the hir- ing the fastest and best way easier for employers to con- ing process, Selkirk students to connect our students to nect with this deep pool of are finding success in enter- jobs. It is the employment future employees. ing the job market.” hub.”

The Co-Op Education The portal is one way SelSekirk’s online Career & Employment Services kirk College is furthering its Portal has teamed up with (CEES) branch of Selkirk Strategic Vision in prepar- the Going Global job search College launched the Ca- ing students for work and engine to provide internareer Portal earlier this year providing a skilled work- tional work and internship to help students and recent force as an integral compo- opportunities for students. graduates search for jobs, nent for the sustainability of This is another valued adand employers to find the the communities it serves. dition for Selkirk students skilled individuals they are “We have all been read- wishing to have an interseeking. ing a lot about the impeding national work experience. skills shortage,” says Cathy Through the Going Global Mercer, Selkirk College’s database, more than 600,000 Director of Student and internships and job listings “Career Portal Enrollment Services. “With are available daily from has proven itself more than 60 relevant pro- around the globe. Many of effective in makgrams, students can study these jobs are available for ing the hiring in areas that suit their inter- viewing via Selkirk’s online connection beest, and when it comes time Career Portal. tween student for them to enter the workJobs can range from a and employer.” force our new Career Portal part-time electrical entry Cathy Mercer, has proven itself effective in shop helper in Castlegar to a Selkirk College making the hiring connec- full-time snow cat operator tion between student and in Calgary to a GIS techni“The online Career Portal employer.” cian in Hawaii. makes connecting students When students visit the “The location doesn’t and employers easy,” says site, the portal connects really matter as far as the Brenda Smith, manager of them to job postings and portal is concerned,” says CEES. “The way employ- allows them to directly up- Smith. “It’s across Canada ers are hiring and students load their resume and cover and internationally.” are searching for work has letter to employers. With a The launch of the portal changed. The online Ca- personalized student num- is part of a five-year plan to reer Portal makes the hiring ber, the portal helps keep enhance employment serconnection between student track of the jobs applied for and employer much more and interviews secured. efficient. This is really an ex“Part of the employment citing step for the college.” challenge students face is STAFF WRITER It took two years to im- that there are actually too Castlegar News plement the portal that can many places to seek jobs,” Castlegar RCMP have be found on the Selkirk says Smith. “Starting with College website (selkirk.ca). this portal, there will be reported that a Search warThe portal was launched as jobs related to their fields rant executed on Arrow a pilot project with Selkirk of studies. It provides a rel- Lakes Drive has resulted in co-op education students evant job search for our stu- a drug seizure and an arrest. ����������������������� ��������������������������������������� On October 23, 2013 at in February, 2013. Now dents.” fully operational and open Employers who use the 12:30 p.m., police conductto all students, so far 343 portal are provided access ed a search contrary to the jobs have been posted and to the site where they can Controlled Drugs and Submore than 450 people have directly upload job postings. stances Act at a residence viewed jobs posted in the They then receive access to located in the 1400 block of last 30 days. the applicant’s resume and Arrow Lakes Drive.

vices and support for Selkirk students and graduates.

Selkirk’s entry into this service helps connect students and employers, making a significant contribution to the regional economy.

Selkirk College’s CEES has been in existence for over 20 years and currently provides six core services: the Co-op Education program, employment services, graduate services, aboriginal job opportunities, going global internship and the TeckServ summer internship.

This fall, CEES is in the process of creating a physical space at the Castlegar campus called the College to Career Centre which will open in LLB-019 on November 14. This centre will welcome current students, graduates, and potential and existing employers.

The Career Portal can be launched at: www.selkirk. ca/cees For more information on the Selkirk College Career Portal please call: Brenda Smith – Co-op Education & Employment Services Manager – 250365-1280 Olga Sherstobitoff – Coop Education & Employment Services Assistant – 250-365-1426.

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Halloween 2013 submitted Castlegar RCMP

Halloween is tonight. The Castlegar RCMP will have an enhanced presence to deal with any Halloween generated issues. Officers will be dedicated to deal with issues at Kinnaird Park, Millennium Park, Kinsman Park, the Castlegar Complex and any other potential problem areas that arise. We will be working in partnership with City Works, Castlegar Fire Department, Selkirk Security, as well as Citizens on Patrol (COP) who will supplying volunteers to enhance patrol capability. Police road blocks will be visible throughout the City.

The Superintendent of City Works has ordered a closure of all three parks for the evenings of October 30 and 31st. The parks will close at 230 PM on the 30th and will re-open on November 1st at 7:00 AM. Anyone found inside the park deliberately defying the closure order will be removed and charged under the Parks Bylaw. A $50.00 penalty applies.

Parents are encouraged to reiterate to their children to act appropriately and ensure them that what may appear to be a fun prank, could have negative results. (ie: throwing apples at houses/vehicles creates damage to property and injury to innocent people) Homeowners have the right to enjoy their property and not be fearful that it will be damaged by fire or mischief

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related offences. Further, it should be reiterated that should they choose to become involved in inappropriate activity, they will be held accountable for their actions.

It is important to become familiarized with the regulations relating to FIREWORKS and the contravention if found in violation. (Regulations included) Our goal is to provide a safe and memorable Halloween for all members of the Community.

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General Info: FIREWORKS 1. Except between October 24th and November 1st in any given year, a person must not sell, give, or set off FIREWORKS. 2. You must be 19 years or over to possess or set off FIREWORKS , unless under direct supervision of an adult.

3. Use of FIREWORKS is limited to private property.

4. “Firecrackers” require a permit which is generally only granted to the Chinese Community for specific cultural events.

5. Modifications to any FIREWORKS which can cause serious injury or damage becomes an improvised explosive device, and are subject to penalties of the Criminal Code and the Explosives Act. 6. Illegal sale, possession, storage, or use of FIREWORKS can result in charges.

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

Four months long enough for lockout

It’s true that there’s a time and a place for everything. It’s also true that people sometimes need to do something they’re not fond of for the sake of something important.

Those thoughts go part way toward describing the scenario of a labour-management dispute.

No one enjoys the process and the longer it goes on the less appealing it gets.

As of this writing (October 30) just ahead of press deadline, there had been a hint that the four-month lockout of 230 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) by their FortisBC employer may have been drawing to a welcome close.

Whether or not things turned out that way, one thing is certain, when the incomes of a sizable group of people are involved, as well as the finances of a large company, things are going to be intense, passions are understandably inflamed and relationships of all sorts are likely to suffer.

A Joe Hill Coffeehouse was held in Rossland on October 20 and a theme was arranged in tribute to the labour movement-related work of a man named Ron Verzuh. Most of the performers that night offered a song in keeping with the theme, including one by Woody Guthrie called “Which Side are You On.” The evening was an interesting and entertaining one, and when it comes to the possible resolution of a labour – management issue, it’s safe to say both sides will be plenty glad when it’s over.

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Off the Line - Karen Haviland

Smell My Feet Well folks, tonight’s the night the kids have been talking about since way before Thanksgiving. Tonight is Halloween, just in case you haven’t already been informed by the aforementioned kiddies, television commercials and storefronts proudly displaying their spooky wares.

My husband and I had the great pleasure of spending Thanksgiving with his son, daughter-in-law and two grandchildren in Calgary. While there we were treated to a fashion show, of sorts, by our two-and-a-half-year-old grandson. It was midday when he came out of the toy room dressed like a ninja. I mean this costume was definitely a pure, bona fide ninja costume, complete with a toy sword and face mask. In our grandparently pleasure we laughed at him as he proudly modeled his outfit and then posed for a picture, all the while displaying a wide smile and uttering over and over again, “cheese, cheese, cheese, cheese.”

Imagine our surprise when he went back into the toy room and returned wearing yet another Halloween costume. This time he fancied himself a firefighter and, true to his imaginings, this costume truly did make him look like a pint sized firefighter while his blonde, curly locks peeked out from underneath his plastic fireman’s helmet. He was a hit with the adults, and Cindy Amaral Production Manager

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he knew it and thus aptly hammed it up and once more posed for the camera.

Just looking at him in his Halloween outfits brought me back almost 50 years when I, too, could hardly wait until the big night. For weeks in advance we five siblings would drive mom and dad crazy as we dug through dresser drawers and outgrown clothes to find just the right Halloween costume.

When it finally did arrive it was all we could do to sit down at the supper table and eat our supper before we were allowed to go out trick-or-treating. After admonishments from mom for us to stick together, look out for cars and not eat anything in our trick or treat bags until it could be properly inspected by mom or dad we were finally sent off with a kiss and a pillow case.

In those days there were no such things as storebought goodie bags.

Even if there were such things, it could never hold the loot that was generously given in those days. Seriously, it would be nothing to fill up a pillow case twice before mom would tell us that we had more than enough candy and it was time to come home.

Then came the sorting; apples were out (thanks to the sickos who thought putting razor blades in apples was funny), as were any homemade goodies, including popcorn balls (my personal favourite) and any candy which ap-

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peared to have been tampered with.

Then mom would give us each a small allotment after which she would hide away the remainder which was carefully and judiciously doled out for months to come.

Thanks to those sickos it’s rare to see as many children begging for treats in their neighbourhood anymore. Nowadays it seems that there are more organized parties sponsored by local communities, firefighters or PACs. Given today’s troubles maybe that is a good thing; I, for one, got tired of reading horror stories about poisoned children the day after Halloween. But then again, as I have owned up to previously, I am truly a dinosaur. There’s something to be said about your doorbell ringing and answering it to find smiling children in imaginative costumes yelling, “Trick or treat… smell my feet.”

I miss those days and, don’t tell anyone I said this, I also miss dressing up for Halloween. It almost makes me want to be 10-years-old again.

I hope you have a happy Halloween everyone. Be safe out there kiddos and don’t forget to brush your teeth extra well before bedtime tonight.

And, if you’re one of the bigger “kids,” don’t forget to take your aspirin and drink plenty of water before bed.

Jim Sinclair Editor

Theresa Hodge Office Manager

Karen Bennett Director of Sales

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Signs need no additions While visiting North Vancouver recently, I was heartened to see how Edward Mahon’s legacy of parkland development has been embraced by the City and his contribution to the welfare of its current citizens is being recognized.

I was especially struck by how the city planners managed to blend the natural landscapes with developed paths, formal gardens, and artistic enterprises. This is true of a purely natural park such as Mahon Park, as well as of formally landscaped parks such as Victoria Park and the Grand Boulevard.

Castlegar, on the other hand, seems to have lost much of that vision. What should be our greatest parkland asset is getting more and more of that Coney Island look to it.

I was asked to develop a series of interpretive signs for the Millennium Walkway; the result were state-of-the-art panels that showcase local history in a unique way, have the appearance of genuine artwork, and are very durable.

Although they are at times targeted by vandals, they hold up well.

It is distressing to see that effort watered down by the installation of similar sign panels which are basically propaganda signs and which clash with the historical sequence.

I think if it is necessary to provide advisory information on sponsors or

management techniques, it could be done in a more modest way, so as not to compete with the more valuable assets of the park.

By far the worst, however, is the clutter of advisory signs which range from being irritating to plain idiotic. The latest addition is a NO LOITERING sign.

What on earth is a park for then? I honestly believe these predominantly negative signs raise feelings of resentment and encourage vandalism which then spreads to other features of the park.

It was heartening to see the Welcome to Castlegar signs relocated and ‘uncluttered’ from the meaningless tack-ons. Perhaps we could use such a rigorous approach on the Millennium Walkway.

-Walter Volovsek, Castlegar

Good event missed by many I’m really curious as to why – considering that our City leadership dreams of Castlegar being the regional economic hub, and we think the regional hospital should be located here – nobody from our City Council, Chamber of Commerce, City staff, or health-related organizations participated in the recent Columbia Basin Trust symposium in Creston.

The central theme of

this free symposium was Collaboration. Don’t our City, non-profit groups and other community leaders need to learn some tricks of that trade, at the very least, for the above goals? There was a wealth of learning, including from world-famous Paul Born who – after building one of the most successful community economic development organizations in Canada – created The Tamarack Institute which got very diverse community members and sectors to engage and collaborate towards lasting win-win solutions for everything from drastically reducing poverty in Waterloo, Ontario to improving high school graduation, to restoring ecosystems.

Another gem of a presenter, sharing tips for collaboration in regional economic development from her experience around the world, was the University of Northern BC’s Marleen Morris, co-director of their Community Development Institute.

What an opportunity it was to hear success stories from her, and to engage in discussions with so many gifted and smart Columbia Basin residents on these and other matters.

And do we care what happens with the Columbia River’s water levels, when the Treaty is renegotiated (likely not terminated) over the next year?

The Honourable Bill Bennett was there, with his trusty ADM Les McLaren who is a veritable goldmine of info on the Columbia

River Treaty. While there’s going to be a Treaty forum here on Nov. 7, it will likely be less rich than the sharing that took place from all corners of the Basin.

Do we care about the CBT’s social, environmental and economic strategic plans that deliver grants and programs and investments here? And what about creating some lasting legacy that will benefit generations long into the future, when a whole whack of money flows to the Trust from the Arrow and Waneta hydro generation? Or might the Province want to help itself to some spare change then?

About nine Castlegar and area individuals participated, but none of our ‘leaders’ except for our MLA Katrine Conroy and Sculpturewalk’s executive director Joy Barrett. Compare that with just about the whole of Nakusp’s council, many Slocan City councillors, at least seven Revelstoke municipal and related people, and mayors and regional district directors from these and many other communities.

I’d be interested to hear from our mayor how he thinks we need to be operating and relating in the region. And what is the Columbia Basin Trust to the City of Castlegar, beyond being a good taxpayer whose super building we use for our Council meetings?

-Antoinette Halberstadt, Castlegar

OPEN HOUSE WEDNESDAY NOV 6, 2013 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm CASTLEGAR CAMPUS - PIT

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250-352-5331 Oct 31st - Top Spin Thursday ~ Horror Frost Halloween Art Show

Nov 6th - Teton’s ‘Way of Life’ Premiere w/ The Strumbellas Nov 7th - Top Spin Thursday ~ Josh Martinez & Guests Nov 8th - Matt Mays Early Show Shred Kelly Late Show Nov 9th - Desert Dwellers & Kaminanda Nov 10th - Hollerado w/ The Zolas Nov 14th - Top Spin Thursday w/ Levl’d Out Nov 15th - Dubconscious Dancehall/Reggae Night with Mama Sa

Nov 16th - Braden Early & Craig Mullin Nov 22nd - Sunshine Drive Nov 23rd - Grandtheft Nov 28th - Shad with We Are The City Nov 29th - The Funk Hunters with B-Ron Nov 30th - Wil Early Show Martin Horger Late Show Dec 6th - Stickybuds

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Community Calendar

Upcoming Saturday, Nov. 2: St. David’s and the United Church Thrift Shop now open Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Regular hours Mon/Fri 10 –

1 and Tues/Wed/Thurs 10 a.m.

– 4 p.m. We sell children’s and adult clothing, household items, bedding, linen, books, ornaments, etc. at reasonable prices at 605 Columbia Ave. under the Motor Vehicle Office. Christmas items avail. after Nov. 11. Clean, good cond. items accepted (no furniture, TVs, large items due to lack of space).

Saturday, Nov. 2: Veteran’s Banquet will be held at the Royal

Canadian Legion, Castlegar.

Cocktails at 5 p.m. followed by dinner at 6 p.m. To register, call Millie at 365-2941 or Norma at 250-365-0331. wednesday, 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.

Wednesday, Nov. 6 Castlegar Arts Council Annual General Meeting 5:30 - 6:15 p.m. at Koo-

tenay Gallery, 120 Heritage Way, Castlegar. All welcome!

Thursday, Nov. 7 Robson Recreation Society annual borscht dinner Robson Hall from 5-7

p.m. Homemade borscht and bread, refreshments and apple crisp $7.50 per person, $4 for children five and under. Take out borscht available for $10/ quart Thursday afternoon. All proceeds to Robson Hall.

Saturday, Nov. 9: Georgian Doukhobor Benefit Concert at

Brilliant Cultural Centre. Doors open 6:15, local performers and documentary film at 7 p.m.

Tickets $10 at the door. All welcome. More info, email Verna at heritagephotos@ymail.com Tuesday, Nov. 12 Blueberry Creek Community School hub’s Annual General Meeting 7 to 8

p.m. in the BCCS boardroom.

There will be desserts, coffee/ tea and a short presentation on BCCS Hub’s accomplishments over the past year. All welcome. wednesday, nov. 13: Community Response Network and Seniors Outreach & Support (SOS) free educational lun-

cheon, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Power of Attorney, representation and advance care planning. CBT

This page is for community, charity or fundraising events that are free or (nearly so) at the discretion of the editor. Dated events take priority. 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 250-365-6397. Thank you.

building 445 13th Avenue, Castlegar. Contact Sandi McCreight 250-365-2104 ext. 34 or email soscastlegar@hotmail. com.

Friday, Nov. 15 and saturday, nov. 16: selkirk weavers and spinners guild annual sale and exhibit Free admission 4 - 9

p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Saturday. Quality Inn, 1935 Columbia Avenue in Castlegar. For info call 250-365-5918 or email selkirkweavers@gmail.com SATURDAY, NOV. 16. St. David’s ACW Annual Tea & Bake Sale

at the Legion Hall, 1 - 3 p.m.

Tea, fancy sandwiches, baked goods and Attic Treasures. All welcome. Door prize: basket of goodies.

Wednesday, Nov. 20 Castlegar Garden Club Meeting 7 p.m. at

the Community Complex. Helen Sebelius of Against the Wind Nursery will give a presentation on ‘Plants & Pollinators’. Public invited. New members always welcome. Information: Rose Cheveldave 250.365.9600 or castlegargardenclubinfo@ shaw.ca

Ongoing

free hot meal at the sharing dinner pot at Cadet Hall, 8th

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

7:00 Rummoli; Thurs: 9:30 Floor Curling 2:00 Nov.7th Gen Meeting, 9:00 Nov 21. Zone 6, Sr. Games meeting, 1:00 Bingo not 7th, 7:00 Rummoli; Fri: 10:00 Qi Gong, 1:00 Bridge/Crib, Nov 1st 12-8 Craft/Bake Sale, Nov 2nd 10-4 Craft/Bake Sale, Nov 2nd 11:30- 1:00 Soup Days; open 9-4 for coffee ROBSON MARKET - 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays. Great homestyle

breakfast available until 1 p.m. at the latest. Wide variety of items available including jams, jewelry, collectibles, art glass, baking, books and more. New Vendors welcome, tables $5 each. Charity groups, like Beta Sigma Phi, who are interested in putting on a breakfast keep breakfast earnings except for a nominal fee for kitchen use. More info call Kathy (250) 365-3796.

All About Breastfeeding infor-

mative support group for breastfeeding moms. Neighbourhood House in Castlegar, Tuesdays, 10:30 - noon More info: 250365-3662, www.kootenayfamilyplace.org tops group meets every wednesday 8:30 a.m.-10 a.m. at

Kinnaird Hall, 2320 Columbia Ave. Round table discussion.

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

More info call 365-7956.

Ave, Castlegar (two blocks from library) Tuesdays at noon.

The Treasure Shop: Sale on all

children’s books (three for $1) and all wallpaper is $1/roll Friday, Oct. 18 - 26. Halloween costumes priced to fit your budget.

Get them now while there’s still a good selection. Silent Auction closes end of day Saturday, Oct. 26. New volunteers greatly welcomed; applications at the shop.

The Castlegar Hospital Auxiliary Treasure Shop apologizes for the inconvenience during the second floor expansion. We continue to accept donations in good condition that are suitable for resale. Donations accepted Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call the Treasure Shop 250-365-7317 to make other arrangements if necessary. We thank you for your understanding during construction. Check www.castlegarhospitalauxiliary. org for updates.

NOVEMBER 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 Nov.20 Raspberry Hi coffee, 1:00 Nov.6th only Bingo,

1995 Columbia Ave Trail 250-364-1208

skills, gain confidence and have fun! Guests welcome. More info call Diane Cushing at 250-3658336.

Read at 250-687-4714 or email welcometocastlegar@gmail. com.

Operation Feast All invited for

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

Guests welcome and must be signed in by a member.

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 at back of Church. More info: Carol at 365-5734. free pool - Everyone welcome

Every Saturday at the Royal Canadian Legion, 248 Columbia Ave. Bring friends and have an afternoon of fun. youth program at Blueberry Creek Community School. Fun, safe night for a movie, games/sports/hanging out. Grades K - 5, 6:30 - 8 p.m. and grades 6 up, 8 - 10 p.m. See B.C.C.S. facebook page for more info or phone 250-365-7201.

friday

USCC Cultural Interpretive Society meets Monday and

Wednesday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at 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 Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at Castlegar and District Community Services, 1007 2nd Street. Call 250-6080589 or 1-877-352-5777.

Mom’s Support Group All moms

welcome to this loosely structured group supporting challenges of being a mom. No referral required. More info: Sandi McCreight 250-365-2104 ext. 34 Castlegar A.A. meetings at the Pioneer Arena Sun. at 10 a.m.

(phone Mike at 399-4417); Tues. at 7 p.m. (phone Dennis at 3652738); Wednesday at 7 p.m., (phone Fay at 250-687-0484.

Thurs. at 8 p.m. (phone Jim at 365-6216) and Sat. at 8 p.m (phone Len at 365-7805).

al-anon meets every Monday night for people whose lives

have been affected by someone else’s drinking. Mondays 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 3653674.

Local Toastmasters club Sentinel Speakers, 7 - 9 p.m. at the Fireside Inn, 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. Learn speaking TOASTMASTERS MEETINGS

FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL COUNSELLING for problem gambling; Cas-

tlegar Community Services Call 250-608-2254.

Scrabble Club 2nd Wed. of the

month, 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.

back to school with baby Program free for parents to upgrade

math, English and/or study skills with an instructor from Selkirk College. Kootenay Family Place , Mon. & Wed. from 1 - 3 p.m. Childcare and snacks provided. More info call Alana at 304-6862.

New to Canada? Settlement services provides eligible newcomers with information about community services or preparing for citizenship. Call Megan

Legion Meat Draws Saturdays

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

Castlegar Library, lower level.

Free. Sponsored by W.K MS Society for its members/care providers. Call Lonnie Facchina 1-866-352-3997 or email info@ westkootenay@mssociety.ca or Janice Ferraro, at 250-365-5428, email janice@underthesunyoga.ca

Love to sing? Come out to Robson Community School and sing with the Robson Choir.

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

English as a Second Language programs Classes for adults,

Conversation Club, Family Drop-in for families with young children, 1 to 1 tutoring. Free.

More info call Alana at 250304-6862.

Parent Child Mother Goose for

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

SPECIAL OLYMPICS CASTLEGAR BOTTLE BLITZ An easy way to

help Castlegar Special Olympics athletes and your environment.

Donations accepted at 2908 Columbia Ave in Castlegar. Look for big blue sign.

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.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Wants truck training re-routed I am writing to raise awareness of what I see as a serious potential safety concern, namely the operation of highway transport trucks training novice drivers in the school zones and residential areas of North Castlegar. I have lived in the area for over a year and

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have seen the number of these trucks increase over that time.

I wish to thank Councillor McIntosh for bringing this to the attention of the mayor and council for discussion and possible resolution.

I have witnessed one incident which further raised my concern and I noted two more incidents have been registered in the Thanks and Spanks column.

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Spanks to the person/persons who removed my Precious Moments ornament – Hanging Cross Plaque with brass stand, inscription on it “You’re the Brightest Shinning Star” taken from my fireplace mantle earlier this month. I purchased this item when my father passed away in 2002. Thanks for leaving the empty box, let me know if you require it too. Neighbors beware, don’t become a Victim. Remember lock your homes even while out in the yard and while in your home. To the persons responsible for this, a door that’s not locked doesn’t make it an automatic invitation for you to enter into someones’ home and go thru their very personal valued possessions. Shame on you!

of North Castlegar as part of their test training route in the interest of public safety.

It is my hope that raising this issue at the onset of winter conditions will provide an opportunity to correct this issue before a more serious issue occurs.

I raise this issue now because by remaining silent, I become part of the problem.

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-Errol Hicks, Castlegar

“As the human-capital-intensive services sector continues to grow; as workers’ mobility increases; as baby boomers vacate their corner offices, decreasing the supply of experienced managers; the long-held notion that HR would become a truly strategic function in business is finally being realized.1”

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Thanks to the beautiful couple who helped carry the Castlegar Auxiliary silent auction china set to my car, since my hands were full with my two children.

Thanks to a local music teacher with a big heart for giving free lessons to kids whose families would otherwise have to stop due to temporary hardship.

Pleased with someone? Steamed about something? Let us all know. Email us: newsroom@ castlegarnews.com. You can also visit us or mail your message to the address listed on page A6.

Program available online.

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1. “Why Did We Ever Go Into HR?” Harvard Business Review. Harvard Business Publishing. July 2008. Web. 07 October 2013.

FREE FLU CLINICS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING No#ce is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held in the Community Forum, #101, 445 – 13th Avenue, Castlegar, B.C. on Monday, November 4th, 2013 at 6:30 pm to consider the following:

ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 1173 (Rural Zoned ProperPes) Applicant:

City of Castlegar

Affected Lands:

District Lot 7180 Kootenay District except (1) Parcel 1 (Plan DD 8940) (2) Parcel 2 Plan 20667I (3) Plans 62653I, 2143, 2977, 4471, 4608, 5316, 5533, 7188, 9569, 11561, 13882 and NEP62139 (777 Chickadee Lane); Lot 1 District Lot 301A Kootenay District Plan NEP22869 (1591 Arrow Lakes Drive); Parcel A (Explanatory Plan DD 15433) District Lot 301A Kootenay District (1601 Arrow Lakes Drive); District Lot 7719 Kootenay District Except Part Included in Plan 7556 (880 Woodland Drive).

Proposed: To change the zoning designa#on of the affected lands from RR-­‐1 (Rural) to RR-­‐3 (Rural

Residen#al).

Purpose:

Once amended, the affected lands that are vacant, unused sites, would be eligible for Class 01 -­‐ Residen#al Assessment.

Enquiries: All enquiries should be directed to the Development Services Department at City Hall.

(Phone: 365-­‐7227 Fax: 365-­‐5074 Email: devserv@castlegar.ca) This Public Hearing is being held in order to afford all persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by these amendments to Zoning Bylaw 800 an opportunity to be heard or to present wriaen submissions respec#ng maaers contained in these amendments.

A copy of the proposed bylaw may be inspected at City Hall, 460 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar, B.C. on regular business days (Monday to Friday except for statutory holidays) between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. from Thursday, October 24th, 2013 to Monday, November 4th, 2013.

Submissions received a]er the close of the Public Hearing will not be considered by Council.

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Get your free flu shot at: CASTLEGAR COMMUNITY COMPLEX, 2101 6TH Ave Wednesday, November 6, 9 am – 4 pm DROP IN CASTLEGAR HEALTH CENTRE, 709 10th Street Wednesday, November 13, noon – 7 pm DROP IN CASTLEGAR HEALTH CENTRE, 709 10th Street Wednesday, November 20, noon – 7 pm DROP IN CASTLEGAR HEALTH CENTRE, 709 10th Street Wednesday, December 11, 9 am – 4 pm DROP IN Wednesday, December 18, 9 am – 4 pm DROP IN Bring your care card with you!

Flu shots are safe, effective, and free for many groups including: • People 65 years and older and their caregivers/household contacts • All children age 6 to 59 months of age • Household contacts and caregivers of infants and children 059 months of age • Aboriginal people • Children and adults with chronic health conditions and their household contacts • And more …to view a full list of those who can get their flu shot for free visit www.interiorhealth.ca/FluClinics

Dated at Castlegar, B.C. this 24th day of October, 2013.

The flu (influenza) is highly contagious. Getting your flu shot protects you and those around you – at home, school and work.

Phil Markin Director of Development Services

For more information contact your local public health office, call the Castlegar flu line 250-365-4317 or visit www.interiorhealth.ca

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V endors Needed!

The Selkirk Challengers Gymnastics Club is looking for vendors for their ANNUAL HOLIDAY SHOPPING PARTY! Event will be held on November 30th 9:00 – 5:30 Castlegar & District Recreation Centre Cost of table is $40.00 plus a raffle prize. This event benefits local businesses and the Selkirk Challengers Gymnastics Club!

Limited spots available!

Please contact Leanne at scgc@telus.net for more information.

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Provincial B.C. to consider booze sales in food stores tom fletcher Black Press

The B.C. government’s liquor policy review has heard a ‘loud and clear’ message that people want the convenience of buying alcoholic beverages in grocery stores, says the MLA in charge of the review.

With a three-month consultation period ending Oct. 31, Richmond Steveston MLA John Yap said Tuesday that about 80 per cent of respondents want the extra convenience that is routine in U.S. grocery stores.

But Yap is proposing a less convenient model, a “store within a store” that would have separate space

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and staff for alcohol purchases. He said the number of outlets could be restricted to the current level, with some existing private or public liquor stores moved into grocery stores.

The Liquor Control

Board of Ontario has announced a similar pilot project, with 10 “express” stores to offer limited selection inside or next to grocery stores. Nova Scotia also has government liquor stores located in grocery stores.

When the B.C. consultation began in September, Yap noted that beer, wine and spirits are already sold in rural grocery stores. He was critical of the U.S. model, saying it could lead to increased health and safety issues from increased consumption, as well as law enforcement problems.

B.C.’s medical health officers have called for a freeze or reduction to the number of private retailers, a

$3 minimum price for bar drinks and higher prices for drinks with more alcohol content to deter over-consumption.

The Alliance of Beverage Licencees, representing pubs, bars and private liquor stores in B.C., isn’t happy with the idea. ABLE BC executive director Ian Baillie said the province already has more than 1,400 government and private liquor stores.

“The government also needs to consider what the impact of allowing large grocery chains to sell liquor will be on the thousands of jobs and millions of dollars of income that are provided by the current system,” Baillie said.

Are your tires ready for winter roads?

tom fletcher Black Press

Some “all season” tires are good enough for winter roads in B.C., but not all of them.

That’s one reason why Transportation Minister Todd Stone has added the topic of tires to a provincial review of highway safety that includes speed limits.

“It’s been almost 40 years since the current definition of a

winter tire was actually changed, and tire technology has advanced dramatically, particularly over the last five to 10 years,” Stone said Tuesday.

With the popularity of all-season tires and all-wheel-drive vehicles, Stone said there is some confusion about what is acceptable for requirements that took effect Oct. 1 on routes that have winter conditions. Those routes have signs advising

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drivers to use winter tires or carry chains, and police may turn drivers away if they are not properly equipped.

True winter tires

have a symbol of a mountain and snowflake on the sidewall.

All-season tires with the “M+S” mark to indicate traction in mud and snow are

also permissible, but all tires must have a minimum tread depth of 3.5 mm.

A quick test can be done using a dime.

Point Her Majesty’s head downward and insert the dime in the tire tread. If the top of the head remains visible, the tire is too worn to qualify for winter conditions.

Drivers have a choice of investing in new tires or buying a set of chains.

The transportation ministry has a website at www.th.gov.bc. ca/SeasonalDriving/ winter_chains.html that includes maps of routes affected by winter restrictions, and tips on how to use tire chains.

Stone said that with 60 per cent of B.C. residents living in areas where winter conditions are not common, he is not considering making winter tires mandatory for all vehicles.

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The Castlegar & District Hospital Auxiliary Society is in the running for a share of a sizable pool of cash.

With the many good works being continually done by the society for the benefit of area residents, any and all financial support is worth a bundle.

With a strong showing of support the local society can dramatically increase it’s chance of being successful in a current program/competition through the Aviva Insurance company – a search for great ideas.

The society’s idea, approved by Aviva, relates to its popular thrift shop which is currently undergoing a major expansion.

For more information on this exciting process, visit www.castlegarhospitalauxiliary.org and click on the Aviva icon near the bottom of the page… then put your vote where your address is!

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A second floor is currently being added to Castlegar’s Treasure Shop thrift store.

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Just three shy of a C-note On October 11, 2013, the seniors celebrated Gladys Manahan’s 97th birthday after playing cribbage. It was a total surprise for her. Actual birthday was October 13th.

Friends & members attended.

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Coming Clean

Last week, in the photo of the business after business event (Pg. A11), we incorrectly identified Joanna Swanson-Kutasewich as a contractor for KCDS/WorkBC Employment Services Centre. She is, in fact, the manager.

Apologies also, for mistakenly indentifying the woman in the pg. A17 photo – her name is Wanita Hunter-Oglow, not Jennifer Keirstead.

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The time is now!

Are you looking for a neighborhood within walking distance of museum, recreation centre, doctors, dentists, movies, theatre, restaurants and only an elevator ride away from the Kootenay Co-op?

Don’t wait long to visit us at our display suite & sales office. The majority of our residential units have already been pre-selected, but we still have some lovely spots available!

We would love to introduce you to the Nelson Commons neighborhood. We are open 12:00-5:00, Wednesday-Sunday.

I move in favour of refreshment Robson revellers get down to business in a pre-Halloween event on Saturday, October 26 at the Robson Hall.

Jim Sinclair

Nelson Commons is currently not an offering for sale. Such an offering can only be made after filing a disclosure statement. All images are for illustration purposes only.

Display suite decorated by Kootenai Moon Home.

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PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AWARD WINNER

Celebrating 20 years Your success is Our Business

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he bottom line at Yule Anderson, Chartered Accountants, runs far deeper than keeping books and crunching numbers. Principals Geoff Yule and Ron Anderson strongly believe in keeping up their part in building a healthy, vibrant Community.

Yule Anderson strives to provide the highest quality accounting, income tax and business consulting services to small and medium sized enterprises throughout the Kootenays. The firm’s objective is to help their clients make better decisions with ideas, information and advice that will improve their economic performance.

20 Years!!

Over its 20 years, Yule Anderson has grown significantly. Starting in 1993 as an office of five, the firm now employs 21 local residents of whom nine are Chartered Accountants or CA students.

Supporting our local economy benefits everyone; the City of Castlegar, our clients, our staff and the Kootenay Boundary Region at large.

We Love our Work!!

The principals enjoy the work they do. The variety of businesses and individuals in the Kootenays keep their jobs interesting and challenging.

“It’s a great profession, especially in a small town because there’s so much diversity in the work you do,” Yule said.

Yule Anderson also feels it’s important for their co-workers to enjoy their workplace. “It’s much easier to come to work when everyone’s having fun and getting along,” said Yule. “We are a very close-knit team. The people working in our office are second to none. They work hard and are truly concerned that our clients get the best service possible.”

Supporting our Community is Important to us.

Anderson said the firm is proud of its ongoing ties to Selkirk College and has supported the College’s Business Administration Co-op Program by hiring students for Co-op positions in each of the past 20 years (25 students in total). Eight of the current staff members came through Selkirk College’s Business Administration Program, including Ron Anderson who served on the Selkirk College Board for six years, the last four as Chair.

Anderson is a lifetime member of the Selkirk Col-

Names are (left to right) Back row: Dan Chambers, Liz Wynn, Lareena Rilkoff, Jodi Silva, Denise Ross, Diane Sherbinin, Ron Anderson Middle row: Alissa Bryden, Pam Gerrand, Wendy Douglas, Crystal McKinnon, Sharel Wallace, Brad Nault, Kathy Jones Front row: Geoff Yule, Tara Perepolkin, Katarina Yule, Carol Gleave, Alice White, Cheryl Blayney, Barbara Pierce, missing Naomi Havard

lege Board and in 2010 was the first recipient of the College’s “Distinguished Alumnus Award”.

“Having these ties”, said Yule, “benefits local students but also allows our CAs to train and mentor new people while at the same time developing new skills. It’s fun. It’s an environment that promotes learning. As soon as you get good at something we’ll throw something harder at you,” said Yule. This suits the staff just fine. “I think we all want to be intellectually challenged” said Yule.

Another way that the firm gives back to our Community is through supporting not-forprofit organizations. “We volunteer for many non-profit groups”, said Yule. “If you have people who are getting involved, it’s a spiral effect.

Part of being in a Community is not just taking something out. It’s putting back in and making it a better place to live”. The firm is pleased to be involved and donate our services to such diverse Community projects as Sculpturewalk,

Kootenay Gallery, Crimestoppers, the Castlegar Curling Club, Rotary, Donna Schmidt Lung Cancer Society, Castlegar Heritage Society, Community Harvest Food Bank, the Castlegar Aquanauts, coaching soccer, coordinating efforts of Stanley Humphries Rotary Interact Club and providing pro bono accounting services to numerous other small local non-profit groups. The firm has ties running throughout the community and encourages its principals and staff to get involved in community service. “If everyone sits back and waits for somebody to do something, nothing’s going to happen” said Anderson. Yule agreed and said each principal supports the others in all their various community activities.

Geoff Yule’s passion is to provide opportunities for the youth of our community to develop their talents and excel as they develop into adults. He has been actively involved with the Castlegar Aquanauts both Provincially and Regionally for many years, coached soccer for 10 years and has

been one of the Rotarian leaders of the Castlegar Interact Club for nearly 20 years. In 2012 he was awarded the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal recognizing his contributions to youth in the Community.

Both principals were raised in the West Kootenays before leaving the area to attend university and obtain their professional designations. We all moved back here for the same reason – to raise our families in a small community. We have virtually the same economic opportunities as in urban centres without the long commutes and impersonal nature of a large city.

Thank-you!

Both Geoff Yule and Ron Anderson love being part of this Community and raising their Families here. They would like to thank all of their clients, current staff and past staff that have all supported Yule Anderson, Chartered Accountants over the past 20 years.

Thank-you from all of the Staff at Yule Anderson Chartered Accountants!!

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Savonnah (L) and Akaysha support the Selkirk Lions Club effort “Pump Gas For Kids” – Oct. 26 at Benson Oil on Columbia Avenue.

This was the latest in a series of an annual campaign by the local Selkirk Lions Club. With the help of Benson Oil on Columbia Avenue in Castlegar, money (including 2 cents per litre of gas sold between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.) for the benefit of the BC Lions Society for Chidlren with Disabilities.

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Water is critical to every facet of our existence. Many stakeholders exist in the ‘water

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Health Too much candy can be a very scary thing Halloween is almost here and soon little ghosts and goblins will be wandering the streets in search of Halloween candy. If your children generally eat well all year long, then enjoying Halloween sweets is not a big deal – the key of course is moderation and making sure there is more to Halloween than just the candy.

Try these ideas to help make Halloween a little healthier.

Serve a healthy meal.

On Halloween night serve a healthy meal before the kids head out to go trick-ortreating.

If kids feel full before they go trick-or-treating, they will be less tempted to eat candy along the way and will eat fewer pieces of candy afterwards when they return home.

Hand out non-sugary treats. Stand out from the crowd and give out something other than candy. Fun alternatives to treats include Halloween styled pens,

Author: Rose Soneff is a community nutritionist with Interior Health.

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pencils, and stickers. If you do give out sweets, avoid the sticky gooey ones – try small plain chocolate bars or sugarless gums which are less likely to promote cavities.

Encourage exercise while trick or treating. Make trick-or-treating an active family affair. Walk from house to house instead of

driving. Wear pedometers to see how far you go.

End the evening with active play. End the trickor-treating part of the evening early and return home to play some spooktacular active games and healthy snacks.

Manage the candy: One of the biggest challenges for kids and parents is managing all that Halloween candy. Ellyn Satter is a wellknown specialist on feeding children. She offers these steps to help children learn to manage sweets and to keep sweets in proportion to the other food they eat: On Halloween night, when your children come home from trick-or-treating, let them lay out their candy, be really excited about it, sort it, and eat as much of it as they want,

whenever they want. Let them do the same the next day. On the third day, have them put the candy away (out of sight) and tell them Halloween is over and the candy is a treat. Explain that they can eat the candy at regular meal and snack times a couple of small pieces for dessert or snacks. Serve milk with a candy snack to boost nutrition. When the candy is gone, return to healthier snacks.

Looking for more healthy Halloween ideas – check out Healthy Families BC for some great activities http:// www.healthyfamiliesbc.ca/ home/blog/healthy-halloween and snack ideas http:// www.healthyfamiliesbc.ca/ home/blog/halloween-party-food.

Have a spooky, fun and healthy Halloween!

Growth of program for healthy moms and babies SUBMITTED Interior Health Authority

Chris Brien,CA Pinnacle Professional Accounting (Pinnacle PAC) is pleased to present a new partner, Chris Brien, CA. Chris is a graduate of the Selkirk College Business program. From Selkirk, he went on to earn a Bachelor of Commerce Degree, with a major in Entrepreneurial Management, from Royal Roads University in Victoria. From there, Chris articled and qualified as a Chartered Accountant in Vancouver, BC. We are thrilled that Chris has returned to his home in the Kootenays and joined Pinnacle PAC. His passion is working with business owners to help them set and reach their goals. He provides clients with a relationship they really value – acting as an accountant, but also as a peer and partner, as concerned with the prosperity of the business as the business owner herself.

Chris can be reached at the Pinnacle PAC office in downtown Castlegar. He welcomes new clients and would be happy to meet anytime – to discuss business, accounting, or just to chat. Give him a call at 250-365-3631 or check us out at www.pinnaclepac.com.

Information, resources, and services to help moms and babies get the best start in life are now just a phone call or click away in all Interior Health communities.

Healthy From The Start is a one-stop shop that connects pregnant women with appropriate services in the community to support a healthy pregnancy.

Information and resources are available on a variety of subjects including accessing prenatal care, when to seek medical care, mental health, relationships, breastfeeding, parenting, and more.

“As a parent, I know that the months leading up to the birth of a baby are an exciting, but often overwhelming time,” said health minister Terry Lake. “It is great news that expectant parents from across Interior Health now have easy access to a variety of information to support them during pregnancy and help to give their babies the best start in life.”

The program, formerly called the Prenatal Registry, launched in six pilot sites last year with a great response.

Healthy From The Start is a one-stop shop that connects pregnant women with services

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“During our first year, over 500 women from the pilot communities used our service to connect with a public health nurse, learn about healthy pregnancies, and find out about services in their communities,” said Nadine Johnson, Practice Lead with Interior Health.

“We are thrilled to now offer this service to women in all Interior Health communities.”

Healthy From The Start can be reached through the toll-free line at 1-855-868-

7710 or online by submitting the program contact form at www.interiorhealth. ca/HealthyFromTheStart.

When a woman contacts Healthy From The Start, she will be connected with a public health nurse who will complete a health screening questionnaire; provide information on programs, supports, and resources available in her community; and make referrals as necessary.

“We encourage all pregnant women to take ad-

vantage of this service and to call early in their pregnancies,” said Johnson.

“Receiving early prenatal care and connecting with supports and services has a tremendous impact on both the mother’s health and the health of the baby.”

Healthy From The Start is available Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. PST / 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. MST. For more information, visit: www.interiorhealth. ca/HealthyFromTheStart

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Apps marketed as transceivers give users false sense of protection Smartphone avalanche search applications that are marketed as avalanche rescue systems are not recommended, says the Canadian Avalanche Centre (CAC).

Three European-made apps are presenting themselves as economical alternatives to avalanche transceivers, the electronic device used by backcountry users to find buried companions in case of an avalanche.

After close examination, the CAC has found a number of issues with the technology.

Two of the main issues are compatibility and frequency range.

All avalanche transceivers conform to an international standard of 457 kHz. Regardless of the brand, all transceivers can be used to search and find other transceivers.

“Not only are these new apps incapable of connecting with other avalanche transceivers, they are also incompatible between themselves, so one type of app can’t find another,” explains CAC Executive Director Gilles Valade.

The 457 kHz standard was chosen because it transmits very well through dense snow, is not deflected by objects such as trees and rocks, and is accurate.

“None of the various communication methods used by these apps comes close to that standard,” adds Valade.

“WiFi and Bluetooth signals are significantly weakened when passing through snow, and easily deflected by the solid objects we expect to

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see in avalanche debris. And the accuracy of a GPS signal is nowhere near the precision required for finding an avalanche victim. ” Other critical issues include battery life, robustness, reliability and interference.

“These apps are be-

ing actively marketed as software that turns a smartphone into an avalanche transceiver but the CAC has serious concerns about their vulnerabilities,” says Valade.

“We are warning all backcountry users to not use any of these apps in place of an avalanche transceiver.”

The three apps are: - iSis Intelligent (Mountain) Rescue System http://www. isis-application.com/ en/ - Snøg Avalanche Buddy: http://www. avalanchebuddy.com/ - SnoWhere: http:// charcoalfrost.com/

The Kootenay Gallery is organizing a fun, unique fundraiser called Promises for the Cultured Soul – a silent auction. These promises have been generously donated by members of the public in support of the Kootenay Gallery and will be available to be bid upon at the Gallery or online at kootenaygallery.com culminating in a final bidding opportunity at the Christmas at the Gallery opening night – Friday, November 15th at 7:00pm.

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The City has contracted CORIX Utilities to install these residential water meters. There is NO COST to the property owner if CORIX Utilities is permitted access to the dwelling to conduct a survey of your plumbing system and to install a residential water meter.

The City of Castlegar and CORIX have attempted to contact home owners within the city boundaries by telephone, residential canvassing, letters, newspaper ads and billing notices. If for some reason these communications did not reach you or you have been unable to make an appointment to install your residential water meter please call CORIX at 1.877.666.3837 to book your residential installation.

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forefront. It is among the very best of BC wines.

When Stephen Cipes’ Summerhill Pyramid Winery was an emerging dream and he wanted to make sparkling wine Cipes went to Europe.

There he found a recent grad-

push the vinifera boundaries out with plantings of Pinotage, Sangiovese, Malbec, Marsanne and Roussanne.

The impact of those plantings has been enormous.

A cofounder of Inniskillin commented on Mayer’s

Inniskillin wine maker Sandor Mayer

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to take them for granted.

I’m talking about some of our long-time winemakers, primarily those with large wineries. This isn’t a finger-pointing exercise—I am certainly guilty in not paying much attention to them. After all, winemakers who are responsible for producing perhaps hundreds of thousands of cases of wine annually are probably too busy to be out and about in the public eye.

We aren’t likely to see them when we belly up to a tasting bar.

That said, my attention was grabbed by an email I received this week celebrating Sandor Mayer’s 20th vintage as winemaker at Inniskillin’s BC winery.

The news set me to thinking about other senior winemakers, like John Simes, who joined Mission Hill Family Estate Winery in 1992 and was soon closely associated with the winery’s success—his fabulous Chardonnay wines were in no small part a kickstart to the Okanagan wine industry resurgence.

More than 30 years ago, a young Howard Soon was making off-dry white wines for Calona and he’s been with parent company Andrew Peller Ltd. ever since. Sixteen years ago Soon’s profile was raised with the introduction of Sandhill, his small lots label that continues to be at the

uate from university wine studies in Germany. Eric von Krosigk became a partner and a friend and together they proved that the Kelowna area could produce some of the best bubblies in the planet.

These senior fellows of the BC winemaking biz, and this list is by no means exhaustive, are innovators and risk-takers. They never tire in their experimentation and pursuit of excellence.

In Mayer’s case, his experimentation with unproven varietals in the 1990s began with Zinfandel. It doesn’t seem like such a radical idea now, but that’s just because we have short memories.

“Back in the late 1990s people thought we were crazy to plant a big red like Zinfandel, when everyone else was planting Merlot,” he says. “They were skeptical we could get a late ripening varietal that does so well in California, sufficiently ripe here. However, we’d done our research and I was fairly confident that with the right site selection and careful viticulture we would be successful. We knew the degree days, the southern site, sandy soil, and vineyard aspects, all would make for ideal grape maturity. We just stayed quiet, believing that the wine would prove itself.”

Soon Mayer was overseeing the planting of Tempranillo.

Later, he would continue to

diverse skillset: “Sandor is amongst the very few winemakers who are also well skilled on viticulture. For this I admire and respect him. I enjoyed working with him as he always paid attention to the type of grapes he wanted to use and making sure of their best possible quality,” said Karl Kaiser.

No doubt other around him took note. Most successful winemakers now spend considerable time in vineyards, working to grow fruit that will ensure they are working with quality throughout the winemaking process.

The Hungarian-born Mayer is the son of a winery owner.

He did his studies in Hungary and spent time working at a research station. He worked in Austria before coming to Canada. And for his entire career he’s been making firstrate wines in large quantities.

As I think back, I can’t remember ever not enjoying a glass of Inniskillin wine.

There are winemakers whose names are better known, whose names and faces are instantly recognizable.

But if winemaking had the equivalent of the tortoise and hare race, I’d be putting money on Mayer, the tortoise. Slow and steady wins the race.

– Lorne Eckersley - publisher of the Creston Valley Advance, a Black Press publication.

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Selkirk Saints experience the losing end Trail Daily Times

The Selkirk College Saints’ winning streak came to an abrupt end, as the team dropped back-to-back games for the first time since March 2012 this weekend, losing to both Thompson Rivers University and Simon Fraser University on Friday and Saturday.

In the trip opener on Friday, the Saints were defeated 5-2 by a WolfPack squad that they had swept in Castlegar by a combined 13-2 margin the previous weekend. TRU jumped out to a two-goal lead that the Saints would eventually match on goals from former Trail Smoke Eater captain Logan Proulx and Colin Minardi, but it was downhill from there as the hosts would score three unanswered goals to solidify the victory.

Another former Trail Smoke Eater forward Tyler Berkholtz scored a pair of goals for the WolfPack, while Mark Menicucci picked up his first BCIHL win in net for

TRU. “The effort on Friday night in Kamloops was the poorest I’ve seen since I’ve been here,” says Saints head coach Jeff Dubois.

“The complacency and lack of focus were glaring, and to their credit TRU took full advantage of the chances they created. But for our part, it was an unacceptable performance in every aspect, which was surprising because we’ve done a good job avoiding these types of efforts in the past.”

On Saturday, the Saints rebounded with a solid effort but nevertheless dropped a 5-3 decision to Simon Fraser University in their first meeting since Selkirk captured the 2013 BCIHL Championship in March.

Connor McLaughlin opened the scoring midway wthrough the first period but left the game soon after when an SFU player’s skate cut him on the neck following a collision along the board. McLaughlin was taken to hospi-

tal for treatment but was able to rejoin the team for the trip home to Castlegar.

“Connor’s injury was a scary moment,” says Dubois.

“He was able to make it off the ice, but once we saw the cut on the bench it was obvious that he was very lucky for it not to have been more serious.”

SFU seized the momentum over the final minutes of the period, scoring a power-play marker and a pair of even strength goals in quick succession. The Saints received goals from Scott Swiston and Jackson Garrett over the final 40 minutes but were never able to close the Clan lead to fewer than two goals.

The Saints will look to bounce back from the disappointing weekend when Trinity Western University (41) pays their first visit of the regular season on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. The game marks the first of three straight between Selkirk and TWU, as a twogame match-up is on tap for Langley the following weekend.

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Members of the swim team are: Nick Lavoie, Chloe Sirges, Ashlee Martini, Pauline Cottet, Gabrielle Hanvold, Karen Elliot, Emma Lawczynski, Jillian Pierce Sierra Buchanan, Dante Enewold-Deary, Tia Malloff, Sophie Jansen, Karelle Parent, Seraphina Welychko and Wren Shaman Missing from the team picture is Riley Major and coach Nick Welychko Special thanks to Madame St. Jacques - teacher and supervisor extraordinaire!

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The funeral service for Jennett Fenton will be held Monday November 4th, 2013 at 10:00 am at Castlegar Funeral Chapel with burial to follow at Brilliant Cemetery. Jennett was born April 28, 1940 in Trail BC to John and Pearl Androsoff and passed away October 26, 2013 in White Rock, BC. Castlegar Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements.

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Gary Maxwell Davidoff March 8, 1959 - November 2, 2008 You are not forgotten loved one Nor will you ever be As long as life and memory last We will remember thee.

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Frank Keoppel Frank passed away peacefully in his sleep. He is finally pain FREE and at peace. Frank was born in Estevan, Sask. and raised in a logging camp in Leechtown BC. Survived by his wife; Peggy, daughters; Kelly (Todd) Tracy, Laudi, Nikki, granddaughter; Nicole, sister; Donna, brother; Lindsay and their Families.

I’m sure his trucking and coffee buddies will remember him, pen in hand, napkin and calculator on the table. His gift for making friends and always leaving you with a joke. Frank will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

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Wayne Kinakin October 21, 1948 – October 23, 2013 It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Wayne Kinakin.

Wayne lived in Castlegar his whole life and was loved by his family and friends. He will be remembered for his commitment to excellence in everything from sports to work. Wayne retired from Zellstoff Celgar after 44 years of well-respected service as an Instrument Mechanic and then continued to pursue his favorite hobby of more work, “touching” many homes in the area. He was affectionately known as Kinso to his teammates and co-workers. As a younger man Kinso participated in basketball, soccer, hockey, softball, broomball and any other sport he could fit into his schedule. He also enjoyed fishing and boating. His good spirit and humor will be missed by everyone who was fortunate enough to know him.

Survived by his wife Barb of 44 fun loving years, son and daughter-in-law Scott and Stacey, daughter and son-in-law Lori and Hugh, beloved granddaughter Anastasia, father Pete, sister Evelyn, and brother Lorne. He was predeceased by his mother Florence.

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We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all the family and friends who supported us in so many ways during the loss of my dear mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Thank you for the flowers, cards, food and calls of support.

A special thank you to Peter and Margaret Obedkoff and their family for the wonderful support and guidance during this difficult time. Thank you to Pastor Cyndi Pelletier for her endearing message and her God given voice. We also would like to thank the Castlegar Funeral Home and especially Bill Strilaeff for his guidance and support.

“From the bottom of our hearts…Thank You.” Wayne Laktin and Deborah Evin-Smith

His service will be held on Friday November 1st at 10:30 am, at the Pentecostal New Life Assembly, 602 7th Street, Castlegar.

Internment will take place at Park Memorial Cemetery with a luncheon to follow.

We would like to express our sincere thanks for the gifts of love, flowers and food from everyone. The support from our family and friends has helped us through this extremely difficult time.

Very special thanks to Janet and Michael Cheveldave for their incredible support. Janet, we don’t know what we would have done without you. We would also like to thank Bill Strilaeff and staff from the Castlegar Funeral Chapel.

We will love you always and forever.

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EMCON SERVICES INC., Road and Bridge maintenance contractor in the Castlegar, Rossland, Trail & Fruitvale Areas, are looking for professional drivers for part time employment for the upcoming winter season. Qualifications for these positions are: • BC driver’s license (minimum Class 3/Air) • Proven on highway trucking experience • Experience driving tandem axle vehicles and experience on a variety of transmissions including 13 speed.

Both men and women are invited to apply for these rewarding positions.

Please submit your application along with a photocopy of driver’s license, a driver’s abstract and references to substantiate driving experience to: Emcon Services Inc. 6150 2nd Street Grand Forks, BC V0H 1H4 Or fax (250) 442-2677

Career Opportunities

Services

We’re on the net at www.bcclassified.com

SEASONAL TRUCK DRIVERS NEEDED!

Career Opportunities

FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN THE CLASSIFIEDS

Health Products

Professional/ Management

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

Silverbirch Massage Therapy Clinic is expanding & relocating. We currently have opening for RMT’s licensed Estheticians & Holistic Practitioners Call 250-365-6538 Skilled Welders, Fitters, & Millwrights for local dismantling & sawmill construction. Please email resume to: timberlinemill@shaw.ca WANTED PROCESSING contractor for interior operation to start immediately. Call 1-604819-3393.

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

Employment

Career Opportunities

OREGA-FIRST Organic Oregano Oil

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?

Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple.

Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

Need Cash? Own A Vehicle? Borrow Up To $25,000 Snapcarcash.com

Fall Rototilling Call Dana 250-365-0110

Home Improvements FLOORING SALE Over 300 Choices Lowest Prices Guaranteed!

Laminates - $0.69/sq ft Engineered - $1.99/sq ft Hardwood - $2.79/sq ft

Overnight Delivery in most of BC!

www.kingoffloors.com

1.877.835.6670

“Breath Clean Air, Duct Cleaning & Sanitizing

best method on the market with powerful air compressor, rotary brush system & power whip.

K.F. Kootenay Furnace Ltd Slocan, Call 888-652-0088

Telephone Services

DISCONNECTED PHONE? National Teleconnect Home Phone Service. No One Refused! Low Monthly Rate! Calling Features and Unlimited Long Distance Available. Call National Teleconnect Today!

1-866-443-4408. Or online at www.nationalteleconnect.com.

Pets & Livestock

Feed & Hay

1-855-653-5450

Help Wanted

ALFALFA, alfalfa mix (small square bales) in Lister. Call Jay or Trish at 250-428-9755

Buy One Get One

FREE

15ml

RESIDENT SERVICE TECHNICIAN

Downtown Castlegar 250.365.7750

Inland Kenworth Parker Pacific Cranbrook BC has an opening for a RESIDENT EQUIPMENT FIELD SERVICE TECHNICIAN FOR THE WEST KOOTENAY AREA A fully stocked Service Truck is provided with this position. Technician must have ability to work unsupervised and is responsible for submitting work hours.

Competitive wage and benefit package offered.

Fax or e-mail resume to Russ Grainger Fax: 250-426-6122 Email: rgrainger@inland-group.com

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

School District No. 20 (Kootenay-Columbia)

ON CALL POSITIONS The School District is seeking applications from qualified persons for the On-Call List in the following areas: 1. Education Assistant, Child Care Worker, Child & Youth Care Worker • Completion of Classroom and Community Support Worker Program or Special Education Assistant Certificate or Special Needs Worker Program or equivalent training.

2. Clerical • Business College Certificate in Office Administration or equivalent • A minimum of two (2) years of recent experience in a secretarial or clerical position • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite on PC and/or Mac Platforms General Qualifications: • Grade 12 or equivalent • Valid WHMIS Certificate For full position details including qualifications please refer to the Careers with SD20 section of our website at www.sd20.bc.ca Salary will be in accordance with CUPE Local 1285 Collective Agreement.

Closing date of accepting applications is 12:00 NOON on Monday, November 4, 2013.

Send applications including resume and references to Mrs. Marcy VanKoughnett, Director of Human Resources, School District No. 20 (Kootenay-Columbia), Suite 120, 1290 Esplanade, Trail, BC V1R 4T2 (Fax: 250-3642470). Please send electronic applications to hr@sd20.bc.ca.

Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities

1602 Columbia Ave Castlegar BC V1N 1H9 Phone: 250-365-4845 Fax: 250-365-4865 Toll Free: 1-866-365-4845

TECHNICIAN

Unique Employment Opportunity Glacier Honda is a fully developed shop with advanced technology and the latest equipment, including alignment. Our shop is fast paced with emphasis on quality and customer satisfaction.

For this Technician employment position, we are willing to train the right person in our Apprenticeship Program. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone from the automotive repair industry. Employment is full time with benefits, wages are negotiable depending on experience.

Please send resume to above address or email: glacierhonda-service@telus.net, attention Al Sanders.

Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities

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Merchandise for Sale

Rentals

Transportation

Fruit & Vegetables

Mobile Homes & Pads

Auto Financing

Apples - 40 lb box for $10 Spartan’s, Delicious, and Golden. Barbara Geres 16110 Prairie Valley Rd., Summerland. 250-494-9084.

Bring boxes

Heavy Duty Machinery A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53’and insulated containers all sizes in stock.

SPECIAL Trades are welcome.

40’ Containers under $2500!

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

Misc. for Sale Affordable Steel Shipping Containers for sale/rent 20’ & 40’ Kootenay Containers Castlegar 250-365-3014 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

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

Homes for Rent

CASTLEGAR: 3+1 BDRM House Available Dec 1. F/S/DW/MW/W/D gas fireplace, carport 1.5 Baths $1400/mo No smoking, pets negotiable pam_m@hotmail.com 250365-5503 CASTLEGAR - 2 Bdrm, dbl carport private. NS/NP. 2 mins from DT. $900/mth + utilities. No pets Available Nov 15th 304-8185 or 365-6471

Castlegar 3 Bdrm house F/S W/D, DW, 1400 sq ft, N/P N/S recently reno, ref reqd Avail immed, contact Chris Nolan 250-608-4949 CASTLEGAR, 3 Bdrm house upper level, $950/mth + 2/3 utilities, 250-304-7496

STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

Mobile Home, 2/3 bdrm, F/S W/D, Deck, W/Addition, in Thrums, No dog over 15 LBS 250-304-9273, 250-359-7178

Topsoil, Sand, Road Gravel Fill with delivery call for prices 250.359.7188 c:250.304.8158

Castlegar Dt Room for rent or room & board, Avail Nov 1st N/S, $350/mth furnished room or $650 for Room & board laundry incl, kitchen & TV access, 250-365-1044

Rooms for Rent

Misc. Wanted Local Coin Collector Buying Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins etc 250-499-0251

Musical Instruments

Shared Accommodation

Commercial building with 2 apartments DT Trail, optional guarantee returned $169,900 phone 250-493-5133

Houses For Sale HUGE DISCOUNTS on Canadian SRI homes. Order before interest rates jump! Immediate delivery or order now and lock in your savings. Call Don or Jesse at 1-866-766-2214.

Show homes & factory tours only at Lake Country Modular, 515 Beaver Lake Road, Kelowna. www.LCMhomes.com

Revenue Property

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent Castlegar 2 Bdrm Apt 900 sq ft. F/S, D/W, laundry on site, grassed fenced yard one parking stall per apt.

Clean bright and quiet. Ground level N/S, N/P $725/mth + utilities, Avail Dec 1st 250-365-5070, leave msg

Apartment Furnished BRAND new 1br apt in dwntwn Nakusp w/d, dishwasher, f/s, aircond, private ent, parking (778)206-1769

Duplex / 4 Plex 4 Bedroom, 2 bathroom, dishwasher, fridge & stove, full basement, $1,200/mth,1/2 Duplex, Call 250-365-3144

Suites, Lower Castlegar 3 bdrm on river $1,000 + utilities, 1 Bdrm Apt $530 & $600 incl utilities N/S, N/P,Call 250-608-3930

Suites, Upper Castlegar 2 Bdrm upper suite rent is nego with the right tenant, Responsible person/s Avail Nov 1st, N/P N/S, arronwin@telus.net 250-769-8796/604-787-7781

Transportation

Auto Financing YOU’RE APPROVED • YOU’RE APPROVED

• GOOD CREDIT • BAD CREDIT • NO CREDIT • HIGH DEBT RATE • 1ST TIME BUYER • BANKRUPTCY • DIVORCE

YOU’RE APPROVED

Call Dennis, Shawn or Paul

1-888-204-5355 for Pre-Approval www.amford.com

• YOU’RE APPROVED • YOU’RE APPROVED • YOU’RE APPROVED •

Castlegar 6-plex plus commercial space for sale Income $5150/mth, Close to Tim Hortons & shopping asking $495,000 Cap rate 9% Call James 250-608-3930

CASTLEGAR 1 fully furnished bedroom in large quiet home $475 incl. utilities. cable & internet, clean quiet person who works or goes to school full time. Avail Dec 1st 778-363-4814

• YOU’RE APPROVED • YOU’RE APPROVED • YOU’RE APPROVED •

Commercial/ Industrial Property

1988 Ford 4x4 std, 3/4 ton good shape, good rubber $1,000 OBO, will except trades Call 250-445-9987

2 acre property in North Castlegar. 3+bed, 1.5 bath, 5 new appliances.

Patio, laundry room, mud room. Hardwood floors, new carpet, unfinished basement.

New electrical, plumbing and energy efficient windows and doors. Lots of space perfect for garage, workshop and toys. 187 Lakeview. 289k - rent to own option. 250-551-2257 to view.

Real Estate

Trucks & Vans 1987 Dodge Dakota, reg cab, long box, auto, V6, one owner, 169,000km, very clean, canopy, 2 wheel drive, $1,700/obo.

250-442-0122 or 250-4931807. Grand Forks

ROBSON 2 Bdrm Mobile Home for rent Refer & Criminal check required Call 250-304-4862

Musical Instruments, Lessons Books & Accessories P.A. lighting sales & rentals BAY AVENUE MUSIC, TRAIL 250-368-8878

Transportation

YOU’RE APPROVED • YOU’RE APPROVED

1996 DODGE RAM Laramie 2500 Diesel, auto, in Grand Forks. $6,900. 250-493-1807.

Cars - Domestic 1996 Chevy Lumina LS. 197k.

Good running order. $1,200.

250-442-0242.

1996 Mazda B4000 V6, manual, long box, with canopy/roof rack, 2 sets of tires/rims, lots of work done with receipts, runs excellent, no rust, $4000 OBO,250-365-4935 2007 Ridgeline EXLSR Loaded, Immaculate, 1 owner Optional Tonneau & running Boards 94,000 miles 250-365-3407

WHERE DO YOU TURN

Cars - Sports & Imports

TO LEARN WHAT’S ON SALE?

1992 Golf Volks Wagon, 4 dr hatch back, 5 sp, new tires, new exhaust, runs excellent. $1,300/obo. 250-442-0122 or 250-493-1807.

The link to your community

Legal Notices

Legal Notices

YOUR NEWSPAPER:

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Creditors and others, having claims against the Estate of Walter Miller, formerly of 1901 14th Ave, Castlegar, BC, V1N 3Z1, Deceased are hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the undersigned Executor, c/o Mary Anne Elsie Grunerud 347 Simms Road Campbell River, BC, V9W 1P2, on or before November 8, 2013 after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received.

Mary Anne Elsie Grunerud, Executor

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that creditors and others, having claims against the Estate of Magaret Jean Toews formerly of 1545 Columbia Ave., Castlegar, B.C., V1N 1J1, Deceased are hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the undersigned Executrix, c/o Cynthia Nikolai, 113 - 21707 88th Ave., Langley, B.C., V1M 3S7 on or before January 8th, 2014 after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: Joseph Olender, deceased formerly of 2621 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar, British Columbia V1N 2X7 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that creditors and others having claims against the estate of the above deceased are hereby required to send particulars thereof to the Executor named hereunder at 1115 3rd Street, Castlegar, British Columbia V1N 2A1, on or before December 6, 2013, after which date the Executor will distribute the said estate among the parties entitled thereto having regard only to the claims of which the Executor then has notice.

Philomena Archambault, Executor c/o JACOB POLONICOFF POLONICOFF LAW FIRM 1115 3rd Street Castlegar, British Columbia V1N 2A1

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NOW SERVING OSO NEGRO COFFEE!

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Now Under New Ownership!

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LIQUOR STORE

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• cold beer at liquor store prices • award winning wines • gift wares 651 18th Street, Castlegar, BC

1983 Columbia Ave. Castlegar, BC 250.304.2030

PRESENTS

250.304.2313

9am - 11pm 7 days a week

The Greek Oven

Recipe of the Week...

Herb Roasted Whole Chicken with steamed asparagus & carrots

Authentic Greek Cuisine Pizza & Pasta 400 Columbia Ave., Downtown Castlegar Tues-Sat 11:30 - 8:30pm Closed Sun-Mon + Holidays

250.365.2311

Ingredients * 3-4lb Whole Chicken * 1 lemon sliced into wedges

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* 6 cloves of garlic, peeled * Canola Oil

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Drive-Thru

Now OPEN

* Salt and Pepper

Saturday’s 9-2!

* Fresh Poultry Herb Blend

• Specialty Coffee (organic, fairtrade)

• Homemade Baking • Fresh Sandwiches (gluten free available)

• Grilled Panini’s • Hearty Soups

NEALY O’BRIENS GREAT FOOD in the pub.

LIQUOR STORE PRICING in the store!

Directions

Whole Frying Chickens

$1.99/lb

Fresh Asparagus

$2.69/lb

Organic Baby Peeled Mini Carrots

$1.99 /1lb bag

Fresh Organic Poultry Herb Blend

$1.99 /package

502 Columbia Ave. (parking lot) 250.365.4866

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Serve with steamed asparagus and mini peeled carrots.

D-1502 Columbia Ave Castlegar BC

‘Great Food & Funʻ Wing Night Wednesday Friday is AAA Steak Sandwich Daily Drink and Food Specials

4370B Minto Road, Castlegar 250.365.0035 • Open 11am Daily

CASTLEGAR BORSCH HUT

Contact Christine Esovoloff to place your food & drink ad on our Crave page @

250.365.6397

sales@castlegarnews.com

Pub: 250.365.2215 • Liquor Store: 250.365.3110 nealyobriens.com

AU R A

- Preheat your oven to 450 degrees while you pick the herbs from their stems.

- Then you’ll need to give all those herbs a chop.

- Toss those herbs into a bowl and add in your salt and pepper then add a bit of canola oil.

- Next stuff the inside of the chicken with lemon wedges and garlic cloves.

- Pat the outside of chicken dry with paper towel, then rub the herb oil paste all over the outside of the chicken.

- Slide your herb coated chicken into that 450 degree oven for 15 minutes, then turn down the temp to 375 and roast for 18 minutes/lb or until a meat thermometre reads 180ºF (Total cooking time would be approx 1 hour and 10 minutes for 3 pound bird.)

- Once the chicken is done, it’s good to let it rest for 10-15 minutes.

Serving...

• Russian Borsch • Pyrahi • Vereniki • Authentic Italian Cuisine • German Cabbage Rolls • Southern Style BBQ • All-day breakfast 2816 Columbia Ave., Castlegar, BC (250) 365-5553 OPEN 7 days a week - 10am - 7pm

Tails from the

Lion’s Den

Annual Halloween Party This Friday night dress to impress at The Lion’s Head Pub for our annual Halloween Party.

Rock the night out with local sensation Sack Grabbath, a Black Sabbath Tribute band.

These guys are awesome, if you haven’t seen them play at the pub before, you will not want to miss this show.

Drink specials, and costume contest!

Tickets are limited and selling fast so come pick yours up today. $15 in advance $20 at the door Cheers

250 365 BREW (2739) 2629 Broadwater Rd Robson, BC

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PENTICTON

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Aberdeen Mall (250) 377-8880

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215 - 450 Lansdowne Mall (250) 377-8007

200-1965 Columbia Ave. 101 Kootenay St. North (250) 365-6455 (250) 426-8927

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