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The Castlegar & District Recreation Commission is thrilled to enter into a partnership with Zellstoff Celgar with sponsorship of the new Zamboni. The sponsorship allows Zellstoff Celgar to enhance the Zamboni with images of the mill and logos on the sides, top and front. From the sponsorship funds $1,000 will be paid annually to each of the following ice user groups; Minor Hockey, Castlegar Skating Club, Castlegar Rebels and Selkirk Saints.

In addition, $3,000 will be provided annually to assist children of low income families to register in organized sport and recreation activities. Remaining funds will be put in the reserve fund for future replacement of an ice surfacing machine.

Recreation Commission Chair Mayor Lawrence Chernoff states, “The commitment shown from Zellstoff Celgar Jim Sinclair strengthens and benefits the broader community, and helps us all to continue to At the wheel is Cherie Hanvold, Zellstoff Celgar’s Managing Director of Finance and Administration. ‘Build a Healthy Community.’ On behalf Standing, from left: Mayor Lawrence Chernoff and Jim Crockett, Manager of Recreation, Castlegar and of the Recreation Commission (City of District Recreation Dept.

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FortisBC Lockout Over after about 6 months

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FortisBC employees are heading back to work this week with the majority on the clock Friday, following a nearly six-month long lockout.

Both parties, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) 213 and the utility, have agreed to go to binding arbitration and

will look to make their pitch to arbitrator Dalton Larson.

In the meantime, more than 200 locked out employees will go back to work over the course of this week with some extension given to those who have been working out of the area and have to make their way home.

“Sometimes it’s like climbing over the edge of the cliff - you can get part

way down but you never think about how to get all the way down or back up,” said IBEW business manager Rod Russell Monday.

“The company locked us out and there was some resolution on both sides but it was just difficult to get back so we need a third party to help us.”

FortisBC closed the gates on electrical workers on June 26, activating an essential services order

that had been approved by the B.C. Labour Relations Board in April, affecting employees in power generation, transmission, and distribution in the West Kootenay and Okanagan.

Talks had barely begun before the two sides saw a widening gap between their positions, generally focusing on the introduction of a two-tier pay and benefit package for newly hired employees,

the introduction of new contract language regarding travel pay, retroactivity of any pay increase, and discussions around a compressed work week altering between five days at 7.5 hours or four days at 10 hours, based on the company’s discretion.

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Seniors to feel brunt of postal cuts jim sinclair Castlegar News Editor

The statement was issued

by Canada Post on Wednesday, December 11 and reverberated across the country… that home delivery of mail was to be phased out over the next five years.

The impact of the announcement was not as dramatic as it may have once been, what with the majority of Canadians already getting their mail by other means. But the measure angers and disappoints the Canadian Union of Postal Workers, as well as a number of residents who disagree with the coming cuts in service.

Comments from the head of the Castlegar CUPW local were not available as of Dec. 13, but her Trail counterpart Ed Evans was forthcoming with opinions on the announcement a day earlier.

“In a small community like this it’s devastating,” said Evans of local 842. “For our employees, for sure, and also for the public we’ve served for years. A lot of them we know

on a personal basis. We have a lot of older folks we look out for, besides just putting the mail in the box.”

Here is an excerpt from the announcement relating to Canada Post’s Five Point Action Plan and the alternative to home delivery of mail.

“Community mailboxes: The one third of Canadian households that still receive their mail at their door will be converted to community mailbox delivery over the next five years. (The other two thirds already receive their mail and parcels through community mailboxes, grouped or lobby mailboxes or curbside rural mailboxes.) Community mailboxes offer individually locked mail and small packet compartments as well as larger locked compartments for securely receiving parcels.”

The postal union, has an expectedly different outlook on the situation, and doesn’t intend to accept the changes quietly.

“The Canadian Union of Postal Workers will work with our community allies and fight back against Canada Post

management’s unilateral decision to cut delivery services,” states CUPW National President Denis Lemelin in a Dec. press release.

As for the public, senior citizens are the first consideration in terms of residents being inconvenienced by the coming changes. In Castlegar a lady named Joan Hall was reached for comment on how she and other seniors will cope.

“I live at Rota Villa and I’m currently getting home delivery. With me, at the moment, I could get along (with a community box) because I do drive,” said Mrs. Hall. “But you never know how long that’ll be.”

Mrs. Hall feels she’s an exception among Rota Villa residents.

“There’re so many people who can’t, even at the Villa.

There’s a number of people here who do not drive and it will be very difficult for them.”

As for what changes to expect and when they may occur within the announced “five year” time frame, Hall said she had no idea.

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Michael Mulcahy, executive vice-president of human resources, customer service and corporate services was noted in a news release. “This is a positive step.

We’ll be welcoming our employees back in the coming days and now both parties can start to move forward.”

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ees will return to work under the terms of the expired collective agreement.

The binding interest arbitration process will begin at a later date, with the outcome resulting in a new collective agreement.

Russell said he’s glad members are going back to work but admitted that he’s disappointed that a negotiated settlement

couldn’t be reached.

“Both parties have now put their destiny in the hands of a third party and we’ll all put our best foot forward as far as making the case for what we need to come out of this, and we’ll see what happens, and we’ll have to live with the results,” he said.

It will be a difficult transition, he said, pointing to a strain on relationships de-

veloped over the “long, arduous haul.”

But his hope is that a future dispute of this kind can be bypassed.

“It was a war that nobody won and could have easily been avoided.”

About 10 per cent of the locked out employees have terminated their employment - particularly but not exclusively power line technicians, said Russell.

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Pesticides at top of city council agenda CASTLE BREW jim sinclair Castlegar News Editor

A delegation related to the reduction and eventual elimination of chemical pesticides led off the proceedings at the Castlegar City Council meeting of Dec. 16.

Making a video presentation, Diana Daghofer spoke on behalf of an outfit called Prevent Cancer Now, which is dedicated to eliminating all preventable forms of cancer. She is the volunteer co-chair of the group.

“We believe there are a lot of people who recognized long before scientists,” she stated, “that a lot of cancers can be prevented.” She told council that less than two per cent of public tax money goes into research in primary cancer prevention, “and we think that’s far too low,” she said.

A major part of the organization’s message involves ending people’s exposure to carcinogens.

“There are a lot of people arguing that there are many carcinogens they’re unknowingly being exposed to, or even if they do know about it, really don’t have any choice, [in the matter].”

Daghofer expressed some optimism in regard to the issue linking people with

his enlightenment that came with the staff report. “I was surprised to find some areas only getting sprayed once every four years. I thought we sprayed all the time… just a normal occasion,” he said before later Diana Daghofer addreses council concluding, “If Jim Sinclair we can get away chemicals such as pestifrom pesticides cides. She mentioned a altogether… we’ll continue number of alternative for- to look for that.” mulas that have been used Councillor Rye also spoke in lieu of chemical pesti- to an agenda item concerncides, and said they’ve prov- ing a report on the ongoing en quite effective. Her pre- sister-city arrangement with sentation lasted for about the Japanese city of Embethalf an hour. su. He was very compleDiana Daghofer’s presen- mentary and supportive of tation was well-received, the program. with councillors Kevin Council received a report Chernoff and Dan Rye each in regard to boundary exaddressing the topic that has pansion and an alternative been on the city’s agenda approval process that may for quite some time. Cher- allow it to happen. The land noff was particularly grate- in question is known as the ful for city staff who had Ootischenia Pit Lands at put together a “very good, the east end of the Kinnaird comprehensive report” on Bridge, and across Highway the subject. He pointed out 3 from the airport – a prothat in addition to Castle- posed Highway 3 right of gar, Grand Forks, Nelson way. and Trail had each been Part of the recommeninvolved in herbicide-free dation that council agreed programs with varying lev- to was the stipulation that els of success. a deadline of Feb 3, 2014 at Councillor Rye described 4:30 p.m. be set for receiv-

ing elector response forms for the approval process.

Council received an update report on the Radon research project the city has agreed to take part in along with the BC lung Association. As documented of late, the city has been interested in some form of a radon mitigation bylaw being built into the provincial building code. Such a bylaw would be especially significant in Castlegar which is known to have radon levels higher than the provincial average.

The project is to involve three test groups of homeowners, with direct research costs, including radon test kits and testing, plus installation of added mitigation systems, to be paid by the BC Lung Association.

Along with other civic business, first, second and third reading was given to regulation and rates amendment bylaws for water, sewer and garbage. Adoption could likely occur at an upcoming council meeting.

The taxpayer does face an increase but, as Coun. Sue Heaton Sherstobitoff sees it, not too steep a hike.

“Your water, your garbage and your sewer… all three of them combined… just a ten dollar increase for the year, which is about 83 cents a month.”

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As he was acclaimed Thursday to a fourth consecutive term as Regional District of Central Kootenay chair, John Kettle wished for a year without disasters.

“We need a break,” Kettle said, pointing to this year’s Lemon Creek fuel spill and last year’s deadly landslide at Johnsons Landing. “That set us back. We need to catch up on policies and procedures — everything we’ve put on hold. Finally we’re going to get some normal time for our staff and senior managers.”

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Kettle, who represents rural Creston, was first elected in 2002 and has been chair since 2010. The board decides on the position each December, and Kettle thanked his fellow directors for their vote of confidence.

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“I really appreciate it. It is a hard job,” he said. “This is a pretty good board. These are very bright people. But you have to manage the regional district’s business so everyone’s going in the same direction.

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Meanwhile, Castlegar mayor Lawrence Chernoff was elected vice-chair over incumbent Hillary Elliott of Slocan.

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A new candidate for the South Okanagan West Kootenay region has emerged out of Penticton.

Marshall Neufeld, a former Parliamentary aid to Stockwell Day, announced recently that he will run for the candidacy for the Conservative party in the area.

Neufeld was born and raised in Penticton and after a year working in North Vancouver returned to the Peach City.

He trained as a rehabilitation assistant in Kelowna and eventually worked at a senior’s home in Penticton and also volunteered as an assistant with then-MP Stockwell Day. In 2006, he was hired on full-time as a Parliamentary assistant for Day. “I was there for two years with Stockwell,” said Neufeld. “The first year I was junior Parliamentary assistant. The second year I was senior Parliamentary assistant so I ran the office in Ottawa and worked on Parliament Hill.”

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between 500-1,000 emails per day for Day. “I was basically his personal secretary on the hill,” he said.

“I would also run errands and follow up on any files that he wanted to pursue that weren’t under his normal portfolio he’d give over to me.”

Neufeld said it was great experience working with Day and getting a chance to see how Parliament Hill works.

“It was tremendous,” said Neufeld.

“He’s a man of incredible integrity. I didn’t really realize how fantastic he was until I started to work with him. He’s completely consistent whether he’s in his riding, in Ottawa or working privately with someone in an office or public setting. He’s

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a down to earth guy who really wants to help society.”

Neufeld said that Day has been a great influence on him and his decision to get into politics.

“He inspired me and made me realize how much good a person can accomplish within politics,” he said. “That’s really what I wanted to achieve by running myself. I would like to

be an MP who’s here to serve the people and make the country and the riding a better place.”

Neufeld left Day to become a realtor in Penticton. He stayed involved in politics as a volunteer. He was Conservative Party riding president for Ok anag an - C o qu i halla up until he was elected to the national council.

“I was one of two

representatives from B.C.,” he said. “We would meet quarterly and go over the general oversight of the party.”

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

Many grins ahead

A community newspaper is accustomed to running what’s known in the business as ‘grippers,’ or ‘grip-n-grins.’ Another staple is the big cheque. You probably know the cheque, but the gripper, if you didn’t know, usually involves a handshake.

The feel-good photo on the front page of this week’s paper has no actual handshake but is a classic ‘gripper.’

What it stands for is tremendous public relations for a major corporate entity, and a series of long-term benefits for the young and athletic sector of our population.

Worked into the equation is a condition that is geared specifically toward less-fortunate youngsters. The number of kids getting a helping hand onto a fun and wholesome program of sports and recreation will only become apparent in the coming years, but it will certainly be a plus for the community.

Citizens and companies can easily choose to give this sort of gesture a miss, particularly in times of economic challenges and related donor-fatigue. But we can all feel better thanks to the generostiy of our neighbours whose example can hopefully rub off on us and our other neighbours.

Ask any number of parents, teachers... coaches or other experts about the value of physical activity among our youth and the answers are likely to be pretty much the same.

What’s the real benefit of a Zamboni sponsorship down at the local rink for a sizable outfit like Zellstoff Celgar? A healthier community in which to operate, is the answer... something that’s very hard to put a price tag on.

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Santa’s Helper Extrordinaire A year or so ago I wrote a letter to Santa Claus. I wanted to know how he could possibly be everywhere in the weeks before Christmas. I couldn’t figure out how he could get the job done delivering gifts to every child in the world on Christmas Eve. It turns out Santa Claus is an incredible delegator. He simply chooses thousands of substitute Santas around the world. He knows Santas are required in malls, they are in demand at Christmas concerts, they ride in winter-holiday parades, and they ring bells for various charities. Sometimes, they even grace children’s birthday parties just before Christmas.

During the year while Santa’s elves are building toys for children, Santa is busy screening resumes from Santa wannabe’s and interviewing likely candidates. Santa wants his surrogate Santas to be fairly-big people. They don’t necessarily have to be fat, but they can’t be slim and angular either. Each fill-in Santa chosen has to have a gentle nature, strong knees, and enduring patience. After all, they have to listen to a lot of children’s pre-Christmas requests.

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person who was so similar to himself, he thought he was looking in a mirror. One wintry November, he had landed behind the firehall and went in to enquire where he could look for a possible replacement. At the door, he bumped into one Gerry Rempel, Castlegar’s Fire Chief.

At first glance, Rempel seemed to be about the right size. Then Rempel cracked a joke, which often he is wont to do, and Santa realized he didn’t have to go any farther for his #1 Santa for Castlegar. All Santa Claus had to do was supply the Fire Chief with a red and white uniform, a massive white beard and hair-do, and a set of instructions about how to be Santa.

Rempel was a natural from the outset, and so the Northpole Santa did not have to monitor him very closely over the years. Rempel told me he has enjoyed having the confidence of the big man from the North. He has also enjoyed his role as Santa’s onsite equivalent over the past 18 years. “The first thing is you have to like kids,” he said.

Once Rempel was authorized as Castlegar’s on-site Santa, he tried out being Santa for children’s events at the firehall. He told me something happened when he got inside the costume.

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He left his serious role of Fire Chief and, as if by magic, he became this jolly giant who delights in children and their needs. “I love every moment with the kids. I get a treat at seeing their big eyes and hearing their stories.”

This year after the Winterfest parade, Castlegar-Santa sat out in the -14 degree cold with successive kids on his knee for several hours, but cold and aching knees never seem to stop him.

As he said, “It’s cold when you begin, but when the kids start coming and tell you about their hopes and dreams, you forget about the cold.”

For the past two years, Castlegar’s #1 Santa has attended 18 to 20 events prior to Christmas. Mainly he deals with children at local schools, at Rotary concerts, at daycares, at cadets, at Shaw, at company parties, at Breakfast with Santa, at the Total Pet photo event, at the Recreation Complex crafts for kids day, and after the Winterfest parade.

Castlegar’s Santa has his very own wish list pinned to his office door.

He would like wider chimneys, better hours, and fat-free cocoa. Despite these needs, however, he is always ready to attend pre-Christmas events and bring joy to children.

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Passing along Pass Creek praise Hello Pass Creek Residents and community supporters; What an amazing Winter Celebration for the Pass Creek Community (Sunday, December 15).

• More than 120 people attended the event, over 40 families and 46 kids visiting Santa!

• 96 wooden ornaments were decorated to take home • 147 food items collected for Christmas hampers (est. $300 value) • Over 40 new and used children’s books were collected for local Christmas food hampers • 14 jars of chili and more was disbursed to local residents that were not able to attend and may have been in need of a warm meal.

• Many people met others in the community for the first time - strengthening our existing social networks, increasing community capacity and social capital We would like to give thanks to all who attended. We recognize this event would not have happened without you and our funding supporters - the CBT, RDCK, Pass Creek Fire Dept, as well as all of you who donated materials, decorations, food, firewood and your time! Thank you to Kootenay Market, Pine Tree Market and local farmers who offered discounts on food and supplies purchased for the event - be sure to give thanks when shopping at our generous community supporters.

The Pass Creek Community Hall Society (PCCHS) was an instrumental part hosting this event – We are fortunate to have a community space for all of us to share. The PCCHS

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depends on community memberships to continue to operate the hall. An annual family membership is still only $50, a rate that has not increased in over 20 years. Individuals can purchase a yearly membership for just $25. To find out how to become a member of the Hall society and what benefits that membership brings to you, please call Hall manager Paul Verigin at 250-365-7465, Melissa Cline at 250-3653838, or via email at contact@ passcreekneighbourhood.org.

Thanks to the PCFD for arranging Santa’s appearance and ride, and local Photographer Amber Old. Much cheer and blessings to you and yours throughout the holiday season, we hope to see you soon!

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Castlegar Better At Home CERTIFICATES available. Redeemable for seniorsfor seniors Castlegar BetterProgram At HomeGIFT Program GIFT CERTIFICATES available. Redeemable choice: Housekeeping, grocery shopping, transportation (non-medical), snow removal/yard choice: Housekeeping, grocery shopping, transportation (non-medical), snow removal/yard care, light care, homelight repair. $20repair. per certificate, good for one hour service. home $20 per certificate, good forof one hour of service.

Seniors areSeniors required registerto with the Program calling 250.365.2104.

For more For more aretorequired register with theby Program by calling 250.365.2104. information: Program Coordinator, Sandi McCreight ext. 34. ext. 34. information: Program Coordinator, Sandi McCreight Service delivery dependent on personnel availability.availability.

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• City of Castlegar • Chamber of Commerce • Ootichenia Fire Department • Tarry’s Fire Department • Pass Creek Fire Department • City of Castlegar Fire Department • Knights of Columbus • McDonalds •Castlegar & District Recreation Complex • Shaw Cable

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Upcoming december 16-21: All Christ-

mas items, clothing and linens 1/2 price at the Treasure Shop. $5 bag sale newborn to three years of age. Have a wonderful, safe and happy holiday season.

Closed Mon., Dec. 23, until Thur. Jan. 2/14. december 19: Annual Com-

munity Memorial Service to honour those we’ve lost in 2013, Thursday, Dec. 19, at 7 p.m.. New Life Church, 602 7th Street. Everyone welcome. sunday, dec. 22: annual community carol sing at New Life Assembly, local choirs, Chistmas

songs/carols from 2 - 4 p.m. free but donations to food bank accepted.

Service, 7 p.m. at New Life Assembly, 602 7th Street, Castlegar.

ST. PETER LUTHERAN CHURCH CHRISTMAS SERVICES:

Sunday Services, 11:15 a.m.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, 6 p.m., Dec.24. All children welcome to participate in the nativity scene.

713-4th Street, Castlegar, BC. www.wklutheran.ca” JAN - CASTLEGAR SR. ACTIVITIES at the Castlegar COMPLEX:

Monday 10 a.m.–darts, 1 p.m. whist Tuesday 9:30 a.m.–floor curling/carpet bowling, 1 p.m. crafts, 7 p.m. pool.

Wednesday 9:30 floor curling 10 a.m. (Jan. 15) Raspberry Hi-Coffee, 2 p.m.

(Jan 8) AGM, 7 p.m. Rummoli Thursday 9 a.m. (Jan16) Zone 6 S.R. meeting), 9:30 a.m. floor curling, 1 p.m. bingo.

Friday 10 a.m. Qi Gong, 1 p.m. bridge/ crib.

Saturday 11:30 (Jan 18) Soup Day Open weekdays 9-4 for coffee January 7: Computer Work-

shops for Seniors: 7th - Working with Photos from 9 a.m. - noon and Getting to Know Your Computer from 1-4 p.m. at the Castlegar & District Public Library.

January 14th - Using Facebook from 9 a.m.-noon and Caring for your Computer from 1-4 p.m. at Blueberry

Starts on January 21: Seniors Computer Classes. Learn to set up an email account and develop basic email and internet search skills.

Robson Community School on Tuesdays, Jan. 21 – Mar. 11 from 9:00 – 10:30 am To register call Alana at 250304-6862 or email amurdoch@ cbal.org. Offered in partnership with Robson Community School and Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy.

Starts on January 22: Par-

ent Child Mother Goose for babies 0-12 months at the Castlegar & District Public Library on Wednesdays from 10-11 a.m. (childminding available for older siblings) Call 250-365-6611 to register. For toddlers and preschoolers at Castlegar Primary School on Thursdays from10-11 a.m. starting Jan. 23rd. Call 250-304-6862 to register.

Ongoing

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

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

ROBSON MARKET - 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sundays.

Festive items available include jewelry, collectibles, art glass, vintage tools, jams and jellies, baking, handcrafted items, yarn for your own projects, holiday decor and decorations. Homestyle breakfast s 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. We will be open every Sunday up to and including Dec. 22. We are closed over Christmas and New Years and re-open on Jan. 5, 2014. Our tables are currently fully booked but if you want your name on the list in case of cancellations, call Kathy (250) 365-3796. And as always, still looking for charity groups to work the kitchen for their charity.

All About Breastfeeding infor-

mative support group for breastfeeding moms. Neighbourhood House in Castlegar, Tuesdays,

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

1995 Columbia Ave Trail 250-364-1208

10:30 - noon More info: 250365-3662, www.kootenayfamilyplace.org

and grades 6 up, 8 - 10 p.m. See B.C.C.S. facebook page for more info or phone 250-365-7201.

tops group meets every wednesday 8:30 a.m.-10 a.m. at

USCC Cultural Interpretive Society meets Monday and

Kinnaird Hall, 2320 Columbia Ave. Round table discussion.

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

More info call 365-7956.

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

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? 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 250-608-0589 or 1-877352-5777.

Mom’s Support Group All moms

AS L O W ATES R AS LY 5.83 $4

December 24: Christmas Eve

Creek Community School Hub. Offered in partnership with Blueberry Creek Community School Hub, Castlegar & District Public Library and Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy.

Call Alana to register 250304-6862 or email amurdoch@ cbal.org.

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This page is for community, charity or fundraising events that are free or (nearly so) at the discretion of the editor. Dated events take priority. If you have previously posted an event and want it to run again, provide an upto-date version with contact details to newsroom@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.

Ladies Only Section! now with 30-minute training circuit Stand-up tanning with New Bulbs!

Massage Therapy

410 Columbia Ave. 250.304.2666

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 250-365-3168 or Eileen 250-365-3674.

Local Toastmasters club Sentinel Speakers, 7 - 9 p.m. at the Fireside Inn, 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month. Learn speaking skills, gain confidence and have fun! Guests welcome. More info call Diane Cushing at 250365-8336.

TOASTMASTERS MEETINGS

Operation Feast All invited for

home-cooked meals Thursdays at New Life Assembly Church, 602 - 7th Street. Doors open at 4 p.m, dinner served until 5:30 p.m. Entrance to dining area 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.

at Blueberry Creek Community School. Fun, safe night for a movie, games/sports/hanging out. Grades K - 5, 6:30 - 8 p.m. friday

youth

program

welcome to this loosely structured group supporting challenges of being a mom.

No referral required. More info: Sandi McCreight 250365-2104 ext. 34 FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL COUNSELLING for problem gam-

bling; Castlegar 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 ser-

vices provides eligible newcomers with information about community services or preparing for citizenship. Call 250-687-4714 or email welcometocastlegar@ gmail.com.

Legion Meat Draws Saturdays

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

Guests welcome and must be signed in by a member.

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

Castlegar Library, lower level. Free. Sponsored by WK 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

Parent Child Mother Goose for

babies 0-12 months at the Castlegar & District Public Library on Wednesdays from 10 - 11 a.m. until Nov. 20. (childminding available for older siblings) Call 250-365-6611. Toddlers and preschoolers at Castlegar Primary School Thurs. from 10 - 11 a.m. until Nov. 28. To register call 250-304-6862.

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.

St. David’s and the United Church Thrift Shop open Satur-

days, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. also Mon & Fri, and Tues-Wed-Thurs 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Clothing, household items, bedding, linen, books, etc. 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).

Families

Cooking

Together.

Register for free program where families have fun preparing, cooking and eating dinner together. Third Wed. of the month (Nov-Mar) at Kootenay Family Place from 5 to 7 p.m. To register, call 1-877-258-4133 or email info@ccfoffice.org.

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.

Ongoing: KPKids is a free program for kids in Kindergarten to Gr. 4 Wednesday from 6:30-8 p.m. at Kinnaird Park Community Church (behind Kinnaird Park).

We also offer a program for youth Gr. 5 - 7 called KPJY at the same time and location.

Registration upon arrival, drop in’s welcome!

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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Rand Wayling 250-365-1984

Kirby Wayling 250-304-8476

Joni Askew 250-365-4731

Rick Miller 250-365-9422

Nikita Malloff 250-365-9440

Thank You &

Best Wishes for the Holiday Season & a Happy New Year.

Greg Gritchin 250-365-9791

Kelsey Ozeroff 250-608-9981

Richard Askew 250-365-4788

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Mountainview Realty Ltd. 1695 Columbia Ave. Castlegar, BC

Bryan Wilson 250-365-9377

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Bob Price 250-551-1942

Brian Euerby 250-365-9340

& in this spirit we say, simply but sincerely...

richard.askew@century21.ca

Shirley Kosiancic 250-265-8040

joni.askew@century21.ca kirby.wayling@century21.ca rand.wayling@century21.ca

Derek Sherbinin 250-365-9499

Jo-Ann Bursey 250-304-8681

rick.miller@century21.ca brian.euerby@century21.ca

During the Holiday Season more than ever, our thoughts turn gratefully to those who have made our progress possible.

joann.bursey@century21.ca kelsey.ozeroff@century21.ca greg.gritchin@century21.ca nikita.malloff@century21.ca

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May the spirit of

fill you with wonder & light.

Thank you for your continued support.

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Thank you to all of our customers.

We wish you a joyous & prosperous New Year!

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Merry Chr Merry Christmas from Steve & Sharon

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Hope your holidays roll smoothly along Still spinning around on those half tread hard old winters?

We still have a few winter sizes in stock.

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Wishing you a safe and happy holiday season.

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Toby’s Doggy Do Happy Holidays to all of my furry customers & their families!

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Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas

from the staff & management from the

The Greek Oven CHRISTMAS HOURS Closed Dec. 21st - Dec. 30th Open Dec. 31st Closed Jan. 1st

400 Columbia Ave., Downtown Castlegar

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Happy Holidays Thank you for your business throughout the year & all the best for 2014!

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It’s Beginning to Look a Lot

like Christmas!

Wishing you and your family a healthy and safe holiday season!

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May you enjoy the beauty, warmth and wonder of the season.

Happy holidays from your friends at Kootenay Savings

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Filled With Filled With Our Gratitude Our Gratitude West Kootenay Kennel Club would like to wish everyone a Happy Holiday Season!

We would like to thank all the local businesses & the City of Castlegar Public Works Crew for their help & support that makes our annual Dog Show a success!

It is the time of year when everyone indulges in special treats, but holiday favorites such as turkey scraps & chocolate are harmful to dogs.

We are accepting applications for new members.

Information and application forms can be obtained from Linda Wishneski at 250-368-6541 email rosefield@shaw.ca

Please remember that buying a pet for a Christmas gift is a lifelong commitment.

With best wishes at the holiday season, and heartfelt for your With best wishes atthanks the holiday loyaland patronage year long. season, heartfeltallthanks for your loyal patronage all year long.

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GREETINGS from everyone at

1236 Bay Avenue 250-364-2522

Season’s Greetings

To all our clients and friends.

We want you to know how much we appreciate working with you everyday. Lifelong friendships have been made and you are always in our hearts.

Have a wonderful Christmas from your friends at

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Season’s Greetings We wish you a happy holiday season and thank you for your patronage. We look forward to serving you in the new year.

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Happy Holidays! from the Lionshead

Season’s Greetings Katrine Conroy, MLA Wishes everyone Season’s Greetings and a Happy New Year for 2014.

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Greetings, Friends!

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas!

Thank you so much for all of your support & patronage!

Just a note of thanks for your loyal patronage this past year!

Nail Down A Great Season!

While the holiday spirit is building, we’d like to jump in with our best wishes and gratitude.

We truly appreciate your helping to make this year a merry one for us.

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We are closed from Dec. 23rd Jan. 13th, 2014

330 Columbia Ave. Castlegar, BC 250-365-4981

Chameleon Restaurant

Chameleon Restaurant wishes everybody a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

And a special thank you to all of our customers and friends that we have made over the past year.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

& all the best in 2014!

Home For The Holidays

From all the Staff and Management of Pharmasave Castlegar

Happy Holidays to all our staff and customers!

We look forward to serving you in the New Year!

No matter where you live, the true spirit of Christmas resides in the heart, and ours are full when we recall your friendship and goodwill.

Wishing each and everyone of you, a truly memorable and inspiring holiday season. For your business this year, we feel truly blessed.

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Faith

Gratitude and the Spirit of Generosity I have just returned from Nicaragua where I helped to build a house with a Habitat for Humanity Canada team.

We built the smallest house one could imagine. However, the host family who lived in a deplorable dirt-floored wooden shack was so happy when we finished their new house, they cried. The most profound improvements were that it was earthquake proof with plenty of rebar within the concrete block structure and it was clean with its concrete floor.

So I have been giving much thought to gratitude.

Most of us are fortunate to live in a privileged bubble

here in Canada.

With my renewed awareness of how well we live in our country comes a need for generosity. As in Nicaragua, most of the population in

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Christmas draws nears our thoughts turn to giving. There are many opportunities for us to give generously to help even in small ways to alleviate the pov-

United Church Speaks the world lives on less than $2.00 a day and in conditions difficult for us to imagine.

It seems fitting to me then to speak of generosity. As

erty for some. One way most of us know is giving a gift that goes to a non-profit organization or charity instead of giving a material object.

Another way to help raise the standard of living for others is to buy Fair Trade or Fairly Traded gifts. Giving to local outreach projects like the Harvest Food Bank is another thoughtful idea.

The time for giving is always here but Christmastime is special.

We think about gifts for those near and dear to us but we can also think about those who are in need at this time of year.

According to the Gospel of Matthew, in Chapter 25 verse 40, Jesus taught, “Truly I tell you, just as you do for one of the least of these, my brethren, you do for me.’

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Volunteers for Revenue Generation Committee The Board of Education of School District No. 20 (Kootenay Columbia) seeks 3 individuals to volunteer to sit on a newly formed Revenue Generation committee for a 2 year term. This committee is focused on: • Identifying and reviewing current revenue generation and capacity building efforts • Reviewing our existing policy (Revenue Generating Activities and Commercialism) and making recommendations to Policy Committee if changes are desired • Exploring opportunities for revenue generation in order to supplement but not take the place of provincial funding This committee is scheduled to meet 5-6 times a year and will report back to the Board of Education with recommendations. If you are interested in sharing your time, knowledge and passion for helping our public education system please forward a brief expression of interest* by January 31, 2014 to: SD20 Revenue Generation Committee 2001 Third Avenue Trail, BC V1R 1R6 *The expression of interest can be in the form of a letter which highlights any relevant experience you have in the areas of revenue generation, fundraising, public education and/or public sector.

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Regular readers will know able to share it with you. It I don’t rate wines. I think nuwas the first wine I ever made, merical assignments are arbiand I dare say it made quite a trary, inconsistent and not very splash in the industry when it helpful. The enjoyment of wine took home the coveted double is contingent on a number of gold at the San Francisco wine factors and a very important competition. The 2009 Serenata was the first harvest of the one for me is the connection to grapes that I planted when I the winery itself.

I have spent considerable came to BC, and will always time in recent weeks thinking be a very special wine for me. about our winery experiencSince it was first harvest, we es. Why? Because, after about had a very low yield on grapes, eight years of writing a regular and we only made 21 cases wine column, I have decided of the 2009 Serenata. Lastly, you’ll notice that the 2010 it’s time to announce an award.

Lorne Eckersley Serenata has quite a different The first ever La Dolce Vita label. This wine is going award (which comes to be specially featured with no hardware or at the Calgary Stampede prize money) is Winmind, Kingston had a clear ery of the Year. And the this year (2014), and we winner is Serendipity Winery, vision of what she wanted to wanted to commemorate that a small producer on the Nara- accomplish. Making the best with a special logo. Newton possible wine that her vineyard is now wearing cowboy boots mata Bench.

It was only a couple of years will allow was her obsession and a Stetson hat, with a rope ago that I was given a Wine from day one, and that hasn’t that wraps around to a horse Trails magazine writing as- changed in the ensuing years. on the back.”

My recent Wine Club shipsignment on a winery I hadn’t Serenata is a Bordeaux heard of. It was a bit of a strug- ment from Serendipity includ- blend, by the way. There is a gle as I had to arrange a tele- ed a letter explaining some of lot of information in that paraphone interview and I graph—history, awards, hadn’t, obviously, met small producer, innovation and, most of all, owner Judy Kingston. passion. Since that first But when we, along with telephone interview, Judy’s daughter, Katie Angela and I make a O’Kell, did finally talk I point of dropping in was immediately drawn AD. #1 for a visit whenever we to their intellect and Need a Christmas Gift for Grandma? are in the Naramata passion.

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Seniors For more getting wines into the to become a chef.Program A se- Coordinator, Sandi McCreight ext. 34. information: delivery dependent onKingston personnel– availability. riousService car accident led Judy Calgary Stampede photo marketplace, the frustrations of our provinto her decision to shift cial regulatory regime priorities and she purchased an orchard in Narama- the selections in the six-bottle and of Judy’s exciting plans for ta. She went right at it, this law- box. the future. And we have got to “For the first time, we are know more about the beautiyer cum farmer, and soon was learning about working land able to give you a vertical tast- ful Katie, who was only weeks and how to transform it from ing of wine, now that we have away from heading off to unifruit tree farm to vineyard. three vintages of Serenata un- versity to pursue a law degree She did a remarkable amount der our belt. We dug into our when she decided to stay on at of work herself, including the library stocks and found the the winery with her mom and last few bottles of 2008 Ser- begin wine and vineyard studplanting of vines. enata and I am thrilled to be ies.

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Santa looking to swap outdated ride for super economy sleigh NORTH POLE - Driveway can exclusively reveal that Santa Claus has been visiting local dealerships kicking tires—ahem, rails—in his search for a new ride.

Ever conscious of the increasing cost of gas and effect his multi-million-kilometre Christmas flight has on the environment, Santa seems to have opted for 2014 Ford Transit Connect Wagon for his next sleigh.

The wagon promises a fuel economy of 7.84 L/100 kms fuel economy,which means the sleigh will be kinder to the environment than his current means of transporting gifts to the world’s children.

As an added benefit, the EcoBoost engine – which is finely tuned for high-speed performance – would offer speeds much faster than Santa ever travelled in his former 36-hoofpowered sleigh. The expected upgrade comes as a record number of children earn spots on the “nice” list, increasing the payload weight of his bag of gifts beyond the normal tow rating of his nine-reindeer team.

Santa told me that changing his mode of transportation will not compromise his ability to remain true to his mission.

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Wagon sleigh concept an electric windshield weeks after hearing of defroster, making short Santa Santa’s dilemma during work of icy windshields cold weather testing in in wintry conditions. So, the North Pole. if there’s a foggy Christmas Eve, we “This is a winning situation for all,” won’t need a red-nosed reindeer to says Darren Goddard, chief engineer guide Santa around the world.” for Ford Transit Connect Wagon. “The Some extras appear to have swung increased efficiency means added time Santa in the direction of the Transit for Santa to enjoy milk and cookies at Connect. SYNC with MyFord Touch stops. His new ride will offer 100 cubic offers a touch screen display with feet of cargo space and versatility to navigation so Santa can easily find haul up to 2,000 pounds, which Santa all the good children, even in more will need.” remote areas.

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From its 60/40 three-passenger second-row bench seat through fold-flat second- and third-row seating with third-row independent fore-and-aft sliding capability, the wagon quickly adapts to accommodate multiple combinations of elves and presents.

The MyKey programmable ignition key restricts maximum speed should a mischievous elf get behind the wheel while Claus is down a chimney leaving gifts.

With eight cupholders, Claus and his elves would have plenty of space to take along a few glasses of milk as they continue through their busy night.

Rain-sensing wipers would keep Claus on the move, as there’s always a chance he’ll encounter nasty weather.

“As always, we are busy making toys and checking long lists,” says Santa.

“That said, Merry Christmas to all!”

Of course, Mrs. Claus will have the final say on this purchase because, as any dealership owner will tell you, women make the final decision in 80 per cent of new vehicle purchases.

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Entertainment Local Treat for Fans of Rising Star

Christmas at St. David’s Please join us for Christmas December 22nd 10:00am Family Service and Pageant December 24th 9:00pm Candlelight Mass of Christmas December 29th 10:00am Christmas Carol Sing and Eucharist

derek kaye Castlegar News Contributor

Shawn Hook is back in town, and is playing at the Element Bar and Grill this Saturday December 21. In his philanthropic way, all proceeds are to benefit the Castlegar Rebels. This still-young lad has been playing for quite some time. After studying at Selkirk College Music School, he crafted his way into a 2002 singer/songwriter independent release. He had a second independent album release in 2006. One of his recorded songs ‘Soldier’ had an impact on a broad audience; enough for him to be invited to play showcases in Los Angeles. In sunny California he gathered more recognition and scored a gig writing and recording for ABC Studios. Now he is celebrating his latest release through EMI Records.

“Cosmonaut and the Girl... is my way of exploring without ever going to space... it’s something I have to do while I am still young. I can always go back to just me behind a piano or guitar.”

Cosmonaut is produced by the celebrated, Jon Levine who has on his resumé Nelly Furtado, The Philosopher Kings and Kreesha Turner. This album combines acoustic guitar with an electro pop sensibility of backing instrumentation.

The result is a pleasing blend of co-written and solo songs that have received widespread attention including a Juno nomination this past March for Breakthrough Artist of the Year.

Hook has well-supporting videos for some of the songs on this album and they have interesting story-lines and cinematography. Shawn has an amazing voice and talent as a piano and acoustic guitar player. On the net you can find

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a solo piano version of ‘Planet Earth’ and solo acoustic guitar video of ‘So Close’. As well, there is the heavily but finely produced video of ‘So Close’, with full electronica backing tracks and real drum samples.

‘So Close’ was so successfully recognized that it was chosen as a 2012 Olympic Theme Song. But whether the song is heavily produced into a very modern radio friendly production of a heartfelt song, or is a bare bones acoustic guitar version, the emotion of Shawn is carried right to your heart.

Shawn is calling the event this Saturday the “Kootenay’s Christmas Classic.” This Kootenay lad deserves all the praise and benefits being bestowed upon him. He has been playing music since the

age of four. The intensity of his performances in videos demands one to see this player of the new modern musical industry. You may not be able to buy Shawn Hook’s songs on vinyl, but you can certainly purchase downloads and watch his well-recorded videos.

But if you really want an old-fashioned musical experience then come see the hometown boy for a real gig at a real place supporting a real hockey team.

Shawn Hook is playing the Element Bar and Grill this Saturday, December 21 with all proceeds from ticket sales benefiting the Castlegar Rebels. Proudly presented by the Element and Mountain FM. Tell all your friends.

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Produced by BassBizNiz the 4th annual Holiday Massive takes place in the Kootenays’ largest nightclub – the Element Bar and Grill this Friday December 20. This will be the biggest and most stacked lineup yet for this annual holiday bash.

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As the days grow shorter and the winter nights grow longer, it becomes harder and harder to stay energized. But by charging up with healthy fuel, you can help your body and mind keep pace and maintain peak performance.

Below are a few suggestions on how to eat your way to extra energy.

Coffee or tea may give you the jolt you need to get up in the morning, but rely on it too much and it can actually have the reverse effect.

Eat breakfast. Your mother was right—breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Studies show that people who skip a morning meal often have trouble concentrating, feel fatigued and irritable. Bypassing breakfast to save calories is also a bad idea since you’re likely to overcom-

pensate at lunch and dinner.

Avoid foods high in sugar, such as toaster treats and store-bought muffins, which instantly raise your blood sugar, and then cause it to drop.

Instead, stick to a balanced meal that contains complex carbohydrates (whole-grain toast, cereal, etc.), protein (e.g., an egg, a slice of cheese or lean meat) and a serving of fruit or vegetables.

Snack well, snack often.

Eating five or six smaller meals throughout the day ensures your blood glucose levels remain steady. It also helps avoid that shaky or headachy feeling that occurs when you deprive your body of food for too long. Keep healthy snacks like nuts, seeds, fruit, yogurt and veggie sticks on hand at work and at home. Steer clear of “empty” foods such as pastries, candy, pop and other processed munchies that are normally high in calories and

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Last week, as we prepared to make thin crust pizzas for dinner, Angela and I clinked our wine glasses, which were charged with 2010 Devil’s Advocate, a Syrah blend that has won numerous awards, as have many other Serendipity wines.

That first sip of wine immediately transported us back to Naramata and our last visit, when we stood chatting with

Judy, dripping wet in her rainwear, having crawled out from beneath the bladder press she was cleaning to greet us.

Ordering wine from Serendipity is as easy as going onto the winery’s web site, where one can also join the Wine Club. But, fortunately for Kootenay residents, Devil’s Advocate can now be purchased locally at BC liquor stores. I know it is stocked in Cranbrook and Nelson, and others

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Serendipity Winery has everything Angela and I are looking for in a winery—wonderful people, beautiful location and consistently superior wines. It is a very fitting choice for La Dolce Vita’s Winery of the Year.

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

Children’s Program Saturdays • Ages 8-12....10:00am - 11:15am Stay Strong Yoga for older adults Tues and Thurs 8:45am - 10:15am Women’s Group (all levels) Tues and Thurs 10:30am - 12:00pm

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Sports

Rebels edged by Ghostly Guests derek kaye Castlegar News contributor

The Castlegar Rebels hosted the Fernie Ghostriders Friday night at the Community Complex.

It was a fast competitive hockey game. The players were so consumed by the game that there were no fights, only action.

The Ghostriders opened scoring in the first minute with a goal by Kale Johnstone (Josh Teves). The Rebels responded less than four minutes later with a goal by Diego Bartlett (Derek Georgopoulos, Travis Wilkie). The game was fierce and a total of five penalties had been chalked up by the end of the first period, with the Rebels the owners of three of the fouls. This last penalty with only two minutes left in the period gave the

Ghostriders a late power play they made the most of.

The Rebels were practically doubling the Ghostriders in shots, but it was becoming increasingly evident that the Fernie Goaltender, Austin Wells was going to be anything but a pushover. Shot after shot he repelled or covered up, denying the Rebels rebound opportunities. Interviewed later he commented, “Most of the shots were pretty high quality.

They like to pass in the slot; I was aware of that so that gave me an edge.”

In only his tenth game with Fernie, this “Calgary kid” never lost his focus. After a second period goal by the Rebels Matt Reed (Derek Georgopoulos, Kody Disher) mid-period, the Fernie goalie didn’t allow any more shots to count.

The Ghostriders tapped penalty after penalty including

four in the third period giving the Rebels a five on three advantage. Even with the likes of Rebels captain Kody Disher and the rest of his team hustling hard, the Fernie goalie snubbed their attempts. As his coach Dale LaDune put it, “Your best penalty killer is always your goalie and Wells had those big saves.”

In the last minute of play with sudden death overtime looking imminent and 39 seconds on the clock, the Ghostriders’ Jon Thompson (Josh Odelein, Kale Johnstone) dealt the Rebels the decisive blow with one last shot into the net.

The next Rebels local game is December 19 when they host the Nelson Leafs who currently hold down first place in the Neil Murdoch Division, while Castlegar is ranked third.

S E M A G R A L U G E R REGULAR SEASON GAME

CASTLEGAR REBELS VS NELSON DATE: DECEMBER 19/2013 @ 7:30PM LOCATION: CASTLEGAR COMPLEX REGULAR SEASON GAME

CASTLEGAR REBELS VS NELSON DATE: DECEMBER 20/2013 @ 7:00PM LOCATION: NELSON COMMUNITY COMPLEX

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

FOR THE UPCOMING HOCKEY SEASON

• ANTHEM SINGERS • SECURITY • BILLET FAMILIES

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Building a Healthy Community Castlegar Recreation Complex 2101 - 6th Avenue, Castlegar, BC 250-365-3386

The Castlegar & District Community Complex Staff wishes everyone a very Merry Christmas.

Best Wishes for a Healthy & Happy 2014!

Christmas Skating Schedule Saturday Dec 21 2:00-4:00pm Sunday

Dec 22 4:00-5:45pm

Monday Dec 23 2:00-4:00 pm (Public Skate & Sticks & Pucks) Tuesday Dec 24 2:00-4:00pm Thursday Dec 26 1:30-4:30pm Free Public Skate Sponsored by Zellstoff Celgar

Castlegar’s Matt Reed sails a snapshot past Fernie Goalie Austin Wells in second period play.

Derek Kaye

Friday

Dec 27 2:00-4:00pm (Public Skate & Sticks & Pucks)

Saturday Dec 28 2:00-4:00pm Sunday

Dec 29 2:00-4:00pm

Ice Action • Adult Drop IN Hockey Monday Dec 23 6:00-7:15pm Tuesday Dec 24 12:00-1:15pm Friday Dec 27 4:15-5:30pm

250-352-5331 Dec 19th - J Phlip of Dirty Bird Records Dec 20th - Moontricks with B-Ron Dec 21st - BC/DC’s Christmas Crank Off with Sack Grabath

Dec 26th - Boxing Day Bash feat. Sweet Pickle & Guests Dec 27th - Brian Rosen & The What Now Dec 28th - Smalltown DJs Dec 31st - Electro Swing Club New Years Eve Jan 3rd - Cass Rhapsody Jan 4th - Pink Mammoth Burning Man Sound Camp Jan 10th - Skiitour Jan 11th - Funkanomics Jan 17th - Timothy Wisdom Jan 18th - Love & Light Jan 22nd - Royal Wood

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Registration for all our Winter 2014 programs continues.

Check out our leisure guide on line at www.rdck.bc.ca

Other Community Events

Give the GIFT of Health!!!

Gift Certificates are available for fitness classes, memberships, programs.

Great Stocking stuffers!

Call 250-365-3386 ext 0 for all the details.

• Rebels New Years Eve tickets now on sale a the Complex $30.00 per person.

Check out our Winter Leisure Guide on line www.rdck.bc.ca.

Brochures will be in the mail next week. Registration starts Monday December 9th.

Jan 24th - Kastle Jan 25th - Fred Penner, Lucas Myers & More

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• New Years Eve Skate & Swim Tuesday Dec 31st • 5:00-7:30pm Family can skate & swim for only $8.00 Bring in 2014 with some family fun!

• Rebels vs Nelson Leafs Thursday Dec 19th Game 7:30pm • Rebels vs Beaver Valley Friday Dec 27 Game 7:30pm

www.kcds.ca

Notice to all Community Groups and Organizations.

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

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Castlegar News Thursday, December 19, 2013

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Thursday, December 19, 2013 Castlegar News

Castlegar News Thursday, December 19, 2013

r a g e l t s a COPTICAL BEST 2 FOR 1 Lowest Prices

BONUS AIR MILES

Gift Certificates Are Available

A Gift of Floral Pantone 186

Black

File: SWY_TM_Horz_IFL_2W.eps Description: Safeway TM Horizontal Signature with Ingredients for life. 2 Color on White Date: March 23, 2005

IN THE KOOTENAYS

(including bifocals and no lines)

BUY 1

drip or specialty coffee & get another

1 FREE

1721 Columbia Ave. Castlegar,BC 250.365.7771

CGifts hristmas & Stocking Stuffers

Buy one complete pair of Glasses at regular price and get the 2nd

Try our Coffee Bar Outbound mossy oak collection for hunting and fishing

2240 6th Ave. Castlegar 250.365.2175

OPEN: 8am - 5pm Monday - Saturday | 10am - 3pm Sunday

GIFT CERTIFICATE

100 GIFT CERTIFICATE 100 BONUS AIR MILES $

on Quality Lenses and over 1000 designer frame choices

starting from 40% off complete eye wear/ sun wear limited time offer

FREE limited time offer

Check out all the Great Gift Ideas!

WITH PURCHASE OF

Guaranteed

50 GIFT CERTIFICATE 50 BONUS AIR MILES $

Come see your eye wear specialist.

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toll free 1.855.459.2020 • www.castlegaroptical.com

BIGGEST COLLECTION

www.castlegarnews.com B7

OFFER VALID UNTIL 25/12/13 - REDEEMABLE ONLY AT MITCHELL SUPPLY LTD.

ELECTRONIC EXPERTS Andres Remote Starter Specials starting at

✁

$449.88

Installed. Taxes extra.

Andres Audiotronic Castlegar #200 1965 Columbia Ave. Castlegar B.C. 250 365 6455 Main • 250 365 3504 Fax cas11@andresaudiotronic.com

Cosmetics & Fragrances in the West Kootenays

spend in 2013 seconds at

on

e

he

ad

250-365-0500 • 301 - 11th Ave. • Castlegar, BC

Gifts Golfers

WIN 2013

any two lamps

only followin gt week

*Installation and interface modules can vary depending on vehicle.

$

• Scarves • Toques • Jewellery • and more

of

off regular pricing

for All

WINTER ACCESSORIES % FOR HER UP TO 50 off

25%

BEAUTIFUL FRUIT & NUT GIFT BASKETS!

BEST PRICES OF THE YEAR FOR: -2014 Adult Memberships

70 %off clo

up to

thing

participating Castlegar businesses!

starting at

$1159

-Green Fee passes available from one game to all season

Golf Shop Open Every day

Tanning T anning | Accessories Accessories |Esthetics

Mon-Fri....9am-5pm and Weekends....10am-3pm

Fashion | Gift Certificates Available Suite 2-1502 Columbia Ave, Castlegar, BC 250.365.2224

Kicking Horse Coffee (assorted varieties)

2 for$20 $ 10.99 or

635 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar

Secret

Dec. 16 - 24

250.304.2700

Kootenay Gallery of art

& Gift shop Fine Art. Unique Gifts. Beautiful Things.

The winning shopping spree will be held

Saturday December 21st, 2013

• 660-18th St. Castlegar, BC • 250-365-5588

The winner will be able to spend a maximum of $300 per store.

Castlegar at Columbia & 44th

Mon-Fri 9am-6pm | Sat. 9am-5pm | Sun. noon-5pm

50

SAVE

West’s FASHIONS

NOW

Where

99999 LIVESTRONG LS13.0T treadmill SAVE $1250 l2.7 CHP. Speeds up to 12 mph. 84-0511-4. Reg 2499.99

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Fashion is always in

Style

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250.365.1693

1010 - 3rd Street • Castlegar, BC

wel gs Pottery | Je | Kids’ Thin | Furniture ts en Ornam e! or m h | and so muc Glasswork

fill out an entry form completely & drop it in one of their boxes.

One lucky winner will win the chance to spend $2013 in 2013 seconds (33.5 minutes) for Christmas 2013.

Prices too Low to Show!

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1217 3rd St. Castlegar, B.C. 250.365.2290 Store Hours Mon to Sat 9-5:30

Downtown Castlegar 250.365.7750 mothernaturescastlegar.com

at Discover tihft! unique glery | Paintings | Books

From now until December 19th, shop at these Castlegar businesses,

SALE! %

from the staff at

1800-666-0324 | 250-365-5006 www.golfcastlegar.com

1965 Columbia Ave. Castlegar, BC 250.365.5888

Tues.-Sat. 10am-5pm | December: 7 days/week 120 Heritage Way. Castlegar, BC

Located across from the airport past the Doukhobor Discovery Centre

250.365.3337 | kootenaygallery.com

Gift Cards are the

Come see Ash to Design your Dream Kitchen

West’s Department Store (1979) Ltd. 652 • 18 St. Castlegar, BC

250.365.2203

Perfect

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To join our team of professional drivers, email a detailed resume, current driver’s abstract & details of your truck to: careers@vankam.com Call 604-968-5488 Fax: 604-587-9889 Only those of interest will be contacted.

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Peter Elasoff

Peter Elasoff of Castlegar B.C. passed away peacefully on December 15, 2013. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday December 20, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Krestova Community Hall followed by interment in the Krestova Cemetery.

A lunch will be held in the Krestova Hall following interment.

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Albert married Violet Molnar at Leslieville, Alberta on June 16, 1955. He worked many construction jobs with the highway department. In 1956 he moved to Trail and started employment with C.M. & S. (Teck). He retired in 1986.

Albert was predeceased by his son Donald, his parents, his two brothers George and Robert and his mother-in-law Anna Molnar.

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Albert was born April 6, 1925 at Hespero, Alberta to James and Annie Krest. He was the eldest of three brothers.

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It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of our loving husband, father and grandpa on December 10th, 2013 at the age of 88.

Albert and Violet were blessed with their first child Doris in 1956 and a double blessing of Donald and Dorothy in 1958 and blessed again with Darcy in 1959.

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BUSY CONSTRUCTION Co. in Trail, B.C. is searching for an experienced Accounting clerk/ bookkeeper. Candidate is expected to be a self-starter and to be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of Conac Pivot System is an asset and the ability to take on multiple roles is looked at positively.

Main responsibilities include: Accounts Payable - invoice transactions for goods received and prepare cheques when due; Payroll - collect payroll data daily and convert into daily tracking sheets, submittals and weekly payroll run.

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He cherished his family and all his friends and always looked forward to his summer vacations at Christina Lake. He enjoyed the “humorous” title of “The Mayor of Christina Sands”.

Albert enjoyed collecting many items throughout his life such as tobacco cans, insulators and bottles. He also loved to tell a story about each one.

Many called Albert the friendly giant. He could start a conversation with anyone any place. He was a member of the Independent Order of Oddfellows since 1963, Corinthian Lodge #27 of the Masons since 1978 and the Royal Canadian Legion #14, Rossland BC since1978.

Left to mourn his loss is his loving wife Violet of 58 years, his daughters Doris (Elmo) Denney, Dorothy (Doug) Hidlebaugh, Darcy (Erika) Krest and granddaughter Rebeka Krest.

Memorial Services will be held Friday, December 20, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at the Castlegar Royal Canadian Legion Branch #170 located at 248 Columbia Avenue.

Everyone is invited to share their memories at the service.

A private family interment at Mountain View Cemetery will take place at a later date.

The family wishes to thank the First responders, the Ambulance Attendants, the RCMP and all others for their quick response and professional care given at our home.

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Donations in Albert’s name may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 1212 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6H 3V2 or the Gizeh Shriners of BC & Yukon, 3550 Wayburne Drive, Burnaby BC, V5G 3K9, http://www. shriners.bc.ca/gizeh/index.shtml

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Black Press, Kootenay Region, is seeking a Regional Editor. This position will be responsible for a number of newsrooms and publications across different Kootenay communities. This position will also help manage a growing magazine division. We are looking for someone with extensive newsroom experience, both as a reporter and an editor, to lead a team of reporters.

Based in the beautiful Kootenay region, this person will oversee a number of newsrooms and publications, and will also work with senior managers in the region to help set the vision for the continued growth and success of our print and online publications.

The successful candidate will also have a proven track record in the digital space, both from managing and growing content websites to expanding our social media branding. A keen understanding of all social media platforms is required. Great layout and creative design skills are also key to this position so a proven background in all types of layout is mandatory. This position will also require travel between different Kootenay communities so a reliable vehicle and clean driver’s license is required. This is a senior editorial position that offers a good compensation package, benefits and the opportunity to live in one of Canada’s most beautiful places.

To apply for this position please send your resume, cover letter, examples of your work and your references to Chuck Bennett, Group Publisher, Kootenay Region at chuckbennett@blackpress.ca . Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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Castlegar Toyota is an established automobile dealership with an eleven-year reputation for honesty, integrity and outstanding customer service. With some of the most popular vehicles in the market and a reputation for excellence, we’re looking for a capable, hard-working Product Advisor to help expand our growth while providing exceptional service to our existing customers.

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If you’re currently a professional in automotive sales, or if you’re serious about a career change, then we would like to talk to you.

Send your cover letter and resumé to: Craig Kalawsky Castlegar Toyota 1530 Columbia Avenue Castlegar, BC V1N 1H9 Fax: (250) 365-2752 or email:craig@castlegar.toyota.ca

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Finance/Business Manager Position Glacier Honda requires a full time Finance/Business Manager in Castlegar B.C. This individual is responsible for all paperwork and related contracts pertaining to the sale of new and used vehicles. Preference will be given to the applicant with experience in vehicle finance, insurance and car care products

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INSURANCE SALES REPRESENTATIVE Are you ambitious, independent, and interested in a career as an Insurance Broker?

HG Insurance provides excellent customer service and a full range of insurance products to meet our client needs.

We are recruiting an Insurance Broker to provide scheduled and unscheduled relief at our busy Castlegar and Slocan Park branches. This position will provide automobile and general insurance products to our clients, as well as assisting in a variety of agency office duties. We offer excellent wages and benefits as per our current collective agreement.

If you would like to become part of our dedicated and growing team and have these qualifications, we would like to hear from you.

• Exceptional customer service and communication skills.

• Ability to organize work and meet changing deadlines.

• Committed to continued learning and education.

• Computer knowledge and keyboarding skills.

Preference will be given to candidates with: • Post secondary education.

• Level I or Level 2 Insurance License.

• Successful completion of Autoplan Basics for Brokers.

• Training opportunity may be available for lesser qualified candidates.

To apply, please submit resumes to: Manager, HG Insurance Agencies Ltd 100-630 17th Street Castlegar BC V1N 4G7 or email: mkurenoff@hgins.ca

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Yellowhead Road & Bridge (Kootenay) Ltd. is looking for Mechanics for our New Denver & Creston facilities.

Applicants will need to hold a valid TQ for Heavy Duty or Commercial Transport, class three driver’s licence and Motor Vehicle Inspection licence would be an asset.

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WANTED F/T Cook at SUSHI DEN Rest. 609 Abbott St. Vancouver. 2 yrs. exp., high school diploma. wage: $2240/mth. 40hrs/wk. Apply: sushiden94@gmail.com duties: cook Japanese meal, plan menu, create item. Staff training.

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

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

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EVENCE Ltd is a furniture supply company and we are looking for an administrative assistant for our busy office. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail and good interpersonal skills.

Duties include but are not limited to data entry, reception and production administration. The Successful candidate will: -Have strong analytical and communication skills, -Be a self-starter who is able to work with minimal supervision, -Have a sound knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) Candidates with more than 2 years experience will be given preference.Salary is very attractive with other benefits attached. Please forward resume and cover letter to tass@offurntre.com for consideration.

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JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE Service Technician(s) in Hanna Alberta. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. offers competitive wages, relocation allowance, negotiable depending on experience. Bright, modern shop.

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SEASONAL TRUCK DRIVERS NEEDED! 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

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Service Advisor Castlegar Toyota immediately seeks an energetic, customer-focused service advisor who is great with people and can handle numerous demands in a professional and courteous manner.

Duties in this fast-paced position include scheduling maintenance and repair work, providing estimates, selling service and parts as required, coordinating technicians and embracing administrative tasks.

Strong telephone and computer skills are essential.

Our standards are high because our customers deserve superb treatment. As a result, we offer excellent benefits, bonuses, competitive pay and a positive working environment. This is a full-time position. Please send you cover letter and resume to: Daryl Zibin Castlegar Toyota 1530 Columbia Avenue Castlegar, BC V1N 1H9 Email: zib@castlegar.toyota.ca

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Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land FrontCounter BC Cranbrook has accepted an application made by the 0967706 BC Ltd represented by Monashee Surveying contact Rob Tupper at 3710A 28th Street Vernon BC, on behalf of the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Kootenay Region, for a Licence of Occupation – Roadway to facilitate the roadway use and development near Blueberry BC on Provincial Crown land adjacent to the DL 8625 KD and containing 1.57 hectares more or less.

The MFLNRO File Numbers that have been established for this application is 4405442.

Written comments concerning this application should be directed to FrontCounter BC, 1902 Theatre Road, Cranbrook B.C., V1C 7G1 or email to: AuthorizingAgency.Cranbrook@ gov.bc.ca Comments will be received by FrontCounter BC until Jan 17, 2014.

FrontCounter BC may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please refer to our website http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ ApplicationPosting/index.jsp -> Search -> Search by File Number: insert Lands File Number for more information. These applications will be available for viewing at FrontCounter BC in Cranbrook, BC. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the FOI Advisor at the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations regional office in Cranbrook.

Castlegar Hyundai requires a full-time Product Advisor who shares our enthusiasm for selling our highly rated vehicles. Automotive experience is not required, as training is provided, but skill and comfort with customers is vital. You must enjoy helping people.

You must also be conÀdent, motivated, well groomed and professional. Our standards are high, but this is a golden opportunity for a rewarding, long-term career in our local area.

Please send your cover letter and resume to: Keith Kalawsky President & General Manager 713 - 17th Street Castlegar, BC V1N 1J1 Fax: 250-365-5376 Email: keith@castlegarhyundai.com

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In my first few years in practice I was always skeptical of the use of any machines or modalities used in healing injuries. This was for a number of reasons. Firstly, I knew through experience the powerful effect of using hands on therapy only to improve a patient’s function and create healing, and I knew this was supported by ample clinical research. Secondly, there is risk and side effects to using modalities such as ultrasound and TENS along with a range of conBy Dr. David Bzdel, DC traindications where they cannot be used. And last, I always remember one of the clinical directors back in school at the student clinic, who had an extensive research background, joking that you’re better off to treat a patient with an ultrasound machine unplugged as the research shows it is just as effective…. and there is no risk from treatment!

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So it was with some hesitation that I came to take over a practice where Low Intensity Laser Therapy was widely used. My predecessor, Dr. Salmon, had introduced this new technology into the Kootenays when it first became available to practitioners in middle of the last decade. Now after some time I see the value in the utilisation of this treatment for a wide variety of acute and chronic conditions where there is virtually no risk of treatment and it can be used on many conditions where older modalities cannot.

Lasers are used for a wide range of applications from powerful lasers able to cut industrial materials, to fine precise lasers used to perform surgery on the human eye. Within this range are lasers used to treat various

cosmetic conditions, types of cancer, and soft tissues injuries. It is in this middle ground is where we find the Low Intensity Light Therapy (LILT) that is used in our practice.

So what is a laser actually? Essentially it is focused light. How much it is focused and how powerful the energy used, determines the strength and capabilities of the laser. We know that light interacts with our body’s tissues.

Stay in the sun too long and we see this first hand. Light is made up of bundles of energy called photons and it is these photons that interact with the molecules in our cells to change physiological activity.

When it comes to laser therapy essentially the laser stimulates and excites tissues and cells to increase their metabolic and physiological activity. This excitation speeds up the activity of the cells involved with the healing process and through this process damaged tissue is broken down and eliminated by the body faster so that new healthy tissue may be produced in its place and with this inflammation is reduced. All of this results in a faster recovery time with less pain.

Clinical experience has shown the most dramatic improvements in severe acute conditions where a traumatic injury has just occurred, or in the case of post-surgical recovery such as hip and knee replacements or arthroscopic surgery. Pain can be significantly reduced in 1-2 sessions with joint range of movement increased over time. These acute examples are some of the rare instances where LILT therapy is used on its own and not in conjunction with hands on therapy of some kind. It must be said most physical injuries occur as a result of functional problems not trauma, such as tendonitis. Whatever dysfunction is present must be corrected through chiropractic care, massage, acupuncture, or physiotherapy prior to the use of low level laser therapy, otherwise the problem that is creating the tissue injury will continue and the healing effect of the laser will be reduced.

For a range of conditions laser can treat or more information go to castlegarchiropractic.com or bioflexlaser.com

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