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Tilly, a two year old filly from Pass Creek, probably isn’t aware that her home is protected by the Agriculture Land Reserve, but she sure likes the grass, Derek Kaye fresh air and water.

Local feelings on ALR issue expressed DEREK KAYE Castlegar News contributor

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Last Thursday, March 27 the Liberal Provincial Government introduced proposed changes to the BC Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) that would see the province divided into two regions. Zone 1 would include the Fraser Valley, Vancouver Island, and the Okanagan. This

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zone would remain unchanged in regulations.

But zone 2, which would encompass the Kootenays, Central and Northern BC, would see relaxed rules concerning the removal of non-arable land from the ALR and the potential for supplemental land use besides farming on land in the ALR. When the ALR was first created in the ear-

Valley the original ALR boundaries have remained largely unchanged. The Castlegar News spoke to several long-term resident land owners and as one land owner who prefers to remain anonymous put it, “They would take your $700 and deny your application and tell you to apply again and take another $700.”

Grant Piljek who owns

a large section of land in Pass Creek within the ALR boundaries does use the land for farm purposes such as horse and cattle grazing as well as organic vegetable gardens. There is, however, a ten-acre portion of that property, mostly bedrock, that is totally unusable for farming which is trapped in the ALR.

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ly 1970’s as part of NDP Dave Barrett’s term in office, its boundaries were roughly drawn resulting in some land useless for agriculture being trapped within ALR boundaries.

In Pass Creek a portion of the lower section of the valley closer to Castlegar did have its ALR boundaries redrawn to allow for other uses. But past Norns Road toward the Slocan

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“The CUPE BC Women’s Committee donation of $300 to Castlegar & District Community Services Society 2014 Safe Homes program is very much appreciated,” stated Board Chair Margit Hess recently. “We welcome the funds as we often have unexpected program expenses. The Safe Homes program includes safety planning, support, and access to safe homes for women, and their children, who have experienced domestic abuse.”

“I am very impressed with the program”, states Arlee Venier, member of the CUPE Women’s Committee. Our initiative allows a committee member to support a project or organization in their region that reaches out to women. I am very impressed with the programs that are offered to the women and children in our area by CDCSS. Doing outreach in the community, I have had the opportunity to

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Previous applications to have it removed have been denied. He welcomed the proposed changes with the hope that the relaxed rules would benefit his future planned uses of non arable land trapped within the ALR. Former MLA Ed Conroy also owns a farm in Pass Creek where he has raised prize win-

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ning livestock. Only the arable portion of his property is within ALR boundaries. He has been supportive of the important role the ALR has had in preserving farmland in BC. He is concerned that the proposed changes and the administrative oversight of the ALR could threaten productive farmland, especially in the north.

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Land Reserve and I think we have a duty, especially those of us in agriculture, to preserve farmland,” he said. “We’ve all got to get along whether its industry, agriculture or whatever, and we should do what we can to try and accommodate each other. But I think they have tipped the balance in the north with these changes to really allow them (industry) to do what they want.”

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Injunction rules for medical homegrown DEREK KAYE Castlegar News contributor

With new marijuana licensing rules which had been set to kick in on April 1, medical marijuana patients with Health Canada-issued personal use production licences were set to have their licences expire and any plants at any stage of growth were to be destroyed. Failure to do so could have resulted in criminal prosecution.

With the police having at least some records of personal production licence information provided by Health Canada, patients would have been stuck with the tricky decision of whether to disobey the law and keep one’s economically feasible access to medicine or to try and afford to purchase marijuana from legally licensed commercial growers at present market price of $10-$12 per gram.

For the average patient this new cost would be in the thousands of dollars per month. A lawyer representing several medical marijuana patients - with valid personal use production licences - has successfully argued in a BC Federal court that this new law cancelling these licences is constitutionally unsound.

The Health Canada directive to destroy growing medical marijuana violates the patients’ rights according to the Canadian Charter of Rights.

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be placed on this law until the matter be decided by Federal Court.

In discussions with several local growers with personal production licences, this latest ruling was gladly accepted. No one wanted their access to medicine to be limited by economics when at present their access to high quality, affordable marijuana is dependable.

Many national radio interviews with commercial growers with pending or recently-issued licences were not opposed to the ruling; considering that choice for

any medical marijuana patient was welcome. With the present Canadian medical marijuana-using population set to grow from the present 40,000 patients to over 200,000 in the next few years, these commercial growers expected their market to be adequate and growing.

The court-ruled injunction is to last until the matter is decided by the courts.

The Federal government as of March 26 had not appealed the ruling.

It is expected to be nine months before the case reaches the courts.

Credit union sticks to service adjustment plans

full service downtown. Dario and the assurance that the Cescon, on April 2, reiterated night deposit and ATM funcCastlegar News a list of factors he had sup- tions will remain at the downThe Kootenay Savings plied to the Castlegar News town branch.

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By Kelvin McCulloch CEO, Buckerfields A few months back, I received a notification which advised me that I had to declare whether Buckerfields was a ‘producer’ of printed paper or packaging material. If so, we would have to implement an ‘approved stewardship plan’ to deal with the material. Otherwise we would have to join another ‘stewardship plan’ and pay fees to that plan holder. I thought it was a scam. But I looked into it further and determined that there were indeed regulatory provisions in effect which stated this very thing, and according to the regulations Buckerfields is now a ‘producer’ of printed paper and packaging material, with the best example being our Buckerfields feed bags.

I then discussed the alternatives with a Ministry of Environment official and came to realize that we had no choice but to join the only approved stewardship plan in the Province, MMBC. We signed the MMBC contract. But we also read it. And it stated that MMBC had to file audited financial statements on its web site.

I recently went to the website and there are no audited financial statements.

Now, several months later, I have discovered the following: • MMBC is a corporation under the Societies Act comprised of three Directors, two of which live in Ontario. None of the Directors has public sector credentials. All of the Directors represent large corporate interests.

• MMBC is not accountable to any government agency, appointed official, elected official or any other government body other than the Registrar

of Companies under the Soci- cling eliminates the need and eties Act justification for ‘consumers’ • MMBC is not governed by i.e. property tax payers to pay the Province’s Financial Ad- for these services through the ministration Act which sets municipalities. out the rules for the adminis• The Provincial governtration of all public monies. ment did not consult with the • None of the monies col- municipal governments or lected by MMBC - including the public but companies like the fees Buckerfields is sup- Buckerfields are pointing it posed to pay - go to the Public out because until it is resolved, Accounts of the Province or we are being taxed twice for any other government organi- the same service and residenzation. tial taxpayers (including me) • MMBC is not subject to are being taxed for something oversight by the Auditor Gen- that someone else is actually eral of BC. paying for.

• Under MMBC’s ‘stew• Taxpayers and municardship plan’ as approved by ipal governments were not the Provincial government, consulted as to whether they MMBC has the authority to really want to shift the financcharge companies like Buck- ing and control of municipal erfields unlimited fees based waste and recycling services on whatever MMBC spends, out of the municipal jurisdicregardless of what the actual tion, that is, the jurisdiction of costs are to recycle our feed democratically elected municbags and regardless of the fact ipal officials into the hands of that we already pay municipal a corporation under the Socitaxes in all eight of our loca- eties Act that is accountable tions. to no one and is outside the • MMBC has the authority jurisdiction of the Provincial to come into any municipal- Auditor General. ity in the Province and offer • Taxpayers and voters are financial incentives to the lo- unaware that the fees being cally elected government to charged by MMBC are so do what MMBC wants in the onerous that they will cause area of waste collection and newspaper closures and job recycling. And if the locally losses of 300-500 in the newselected government refuses, paper industry in British CoMMBC has the authority to lumbia, even though recycled do what it wants anyway. newsprint is actually very • The municipal govern- valuable. ments of the province do In finding all this out, I not know the background lament the fact that none of of MMBC and don’t yet re- this was introduced into the alize the fees that MMBC legislature for proper debate is charging to Buckerfields because it means that instead and all the other companies of spending my days managamounts to double taxation. ing the sale of chicks and gar• The municipal govern- den supplies at Buckerfields, I ments are going to have to have to spend my time trying give up that tax base they to revive democratic processhave for waste collection and es in British Columbia, retrorecycling becauseApplied theLeadership: shiftModuleactively.

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On their doctors’advice,many people take a baby Aspirin daily if they are at risk of heart attack or stroke. If you also take anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen or naproxen,take your Aspirin at least one hour before the NSAID to avoid an interaction that will lower the Aspirin’s ability to reduce heart attacks.

Do you get CVS? That stands for Computer Vision Syndrome brought on by extended use of a computer. Symptoms include headaches,blurred vision,dry eyes and neck and shoulder pain.To avoid CVS,blink frequently,take your eyes off the screen and give them a rest every 20 minutes or so and ensure your text size isn’t too small.And get up,stretch and walk around periodically.

A recent government report comparing health statistics in 34 countries showed that Canada leads in the number of women dying of lung cancer. It’s 47 per 100,000 women. The reason seems to be that women were slower to adopt a non-smoking status due to the “light”and “slim”cigarette promotions of the 60s and 70s.Today,only about 14% of Canadian women smoke. It’s never too late to stop.

Having said the above about women and smoking,women are more likely to reach the age of 100 than men. Currently,for every 100 females who reached the age of 100,there are only 21 male centenarians. In the developed countries,Japan has one of the highest number of centenarians.

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

Bread basket is shrinking

If the title above is accurate let’s hope our wallets can grow enough to make up the difference. As populations grow and more land is developed, less land is available for growing food. In some cases landowners (and who can blame them?) choose to grow crops with higher prices - wine grapes for example – than can be commanded by other fruits and vegetables. Either way, it means food needs to be hauled greater and greater distances, at higher and higher cost.

It’s exactly because of factors like these that the Argricultural Land Reserve was created in the first place, but the ALR continues to be threatened.

Those of us with green thumbs and the property on which to prove just how green, can feel better than others about the monetary and nutritional value of their produce. For those with unlimited budgets the rising commercial price of produce is not a big deal. But for the rest of us the trend of steadily rising prices is not good. A serving of irony is added with recent news reports citing huge drops in expected illness directly related to amounts of fruits and vegetables consumed. Sure, we knew already, but the freshly presented data just serves to drive home the point.

We can’t (physically) afford not to eat like so many respected experts say we should.... while more and more of us can’t (financially) afford the wholesome produce we so clearly need.

It’s an issue we’ll all need to sink our teeth into... probably sooner than we’d like.

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Spots in Time - Gord Turner

A brief look at Mumbai I’d read my E. M. Forster, and my Narayan and Anand. From these books and others, I had a picture in my mind of India and Indian life. I’d also read all about Mahatma Ghandi and saw the movie. But Ghandi lived mainly in the first half of the last century, and Forster’s “A Passage to India” was published in 1924.

So, could I still expect to be able to view the traditional Indian lifestyle I’d read about? Supposedly, India is on a fast track to modernization, so perhaps the images I was holding onto were out of date.

What hadn’t changed as our bus wound through the streets of Mumbai were the immense numbers of people.

People everywhere, milling about in the markets, jamming the streets, and filing off of trains. The difference was that the costumes were everything from the expected traditional colourful dress with white Nehru hats and turbans to expensive business suits.

Also, vehicles of every description (mostly modern) motored along the streets, bumper to bumper, and backed up for miles in some places. And the taxis lorded it over all the other traffic on the streets. There were taxis at every tourist entry point, taxis at the market Cindy Amaral Production Manager

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drop-off point, taxis flowing along the streets, and taxis hugging parking spots as their drivers waited for their passengers.

One custom definitely had not changed. This was the noon lunch delivery known as a “dabba.” In the heart of the business district just before noon, men began to arrive carrying numerous containers on their bicycles and above their heads. Some had small stretchers balanced above them with 15 to 30 boxes and pots of hot food on them.

These men were delivering to people who worked in the nearby offices. They set these stretchers down on the sidewalk and then waited for the next relay person in the chain to take the lunches to the offices of the owners (husbands).

The process begins early in the day when a first delivery man called a “dabbawalla” stops at homes in the outlying districts and picks up lunches housewives have prepared. The wife goes to great lengths to make sure her husband has a substantial, usually hot, lunch. Once the courier has his quota of lunches picked up, say by 10 a.m., he takes them by bicycle or cart to the nearest re-distribution centre. Next, the lunches are taken by a second delivery

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person who often oversees the movement of the lunches by train to the downtown terminus station. Finally, a porter carries the lunches to platforms on the street for further delivery to the business offices.

What impressed us was how efficient this relay system was. Apparently, even though 4,000 carriers deliver 120,000 lunches per day, lunches are rarely ever misplaced or go missing. The wives create the lunches, the delivery people carry them into the city, and the businessmen receive a hot meal. We were told that delivery of the lunches costs the equivalent of $40 a month.

We wondered out loud why the businessmen didn’t take their lunches with them when they went to work. But nobody had an answer for us, and it was a charming routine that we’d never heard about. Also, it provided employment for huge numbers of carriers, most of whom are from the villages and are illiterate.

As we watched this on-the-street dabba event, however, we noticed many executives in elegant Italian suits heading to the nearby restaurants. So in the midst of delivered lunches, perhaps we were already getting a glimpse of the future.

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B.C. firefighters say a downgrade in response priority for less urgent medical calls by the B.C. Ambulance Service has resulted in much longer waits for paramedics to arrive.

A reallocation of ambulance service last fall shifted dozens of call types – often for broken bones and other incidents where the patient is medically stable – so that those ambulances now roll at posted speed limits without lights and siren, rather than code 3 at high speed.

Officials say it has meant an average of six minutes slower arrival times to those calls, but allowed one minute faster average responses to urgent life-or-death emergencies like heart attacks, while reducing the risk of high-speed crashes between ambulances and other vehicles.

B.C. Professional Fire Fighters Association president Mike Hurley said that doesn’t match what fire department first responders are seeing.

“Our experience in the field is it’s anywhere from 30 to 45 minutes and longer for an ambulance to show up,” Hurley said of the downgraded calls.

“They’ve lessened the service to the citizens of each community.”

He said the types of calls

that are now dispatched at routine speeds include serious falls, serious hemorrhages and certain pregnancy calls.

They make up about nine per cent of overall ambulance calls or 125,000 patients per year, according to a report on the reallocation plan, and mean 800,000 fewer kilometres of lights-and-siren driving each year.

Dr. William Dick, vice-president of medical programs at B.C. Emergency Health Services, said the changes flow from a rigorous two-year expert review that assessed outcomes for patients and the risks of highspeed ambulance driving.

“It’s safer to the driving public, it’s safer for our paramedics and it’s safer for our patients,” Dick said Wednesday.

He likened the change to hospital triage policies that give the most urgent cases priority ahead of patients who can safely wait longer.

“We’re doing the same thing they’re doing in the emergency department but we’re doing it on the street or in people’s homes.”

Dick said a rolling analysis of the changes has so far found no change in medical outcomes for patients whose call priority was reduced.

Several fire departments and municipalities have criticized the change.

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A report by the Vancouver Fire Department estimates ambulance response times there are an average of 21 minutes slower and Burnaby has also reported a jump in long ambulance waits.

Dick said he believes reports of extreme waits are anomalies and none of the cases involve people in medical danger.

Several Metro Vancouver mayors say the service change amounts to downloading of costs by the province because firefighters who respond first end up waiting longer with patients, sometimes incurring more overtime as well.

“They are reducing quality of service,” Port Coquitlam Mayor Greg Moore said.

“Sometimes the patient’s family has driven someone to the hospital, which is just not appropriate.”

BCEHS maintains the changes are not a money-saving measure but are strictly to improve care by speeding response to those in most urgent need.

And it contends municipalities could make smarter use of their own resources by redeploying firefighters to other services if they didn’t opt to dispatch them to routine calls where first responders aren’t medically required.

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April - 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. April 16, Raspberry Hi-Coffee.

1 p.m. – bingo on April 2nd only.

7 p.m. – Rummoli.

Thursday 9:30 a.m. floor curling; 1 p.m. bingo only on April 3.

2 p.m. (April 3) general meeting 2 p.m. (April 17) tea dance.

Friday 10 a.m. Qi Gong.

Open weekdays 9-4 for coffee.

Ongoing garage sale, microwave raffle

april 10 (Thur): Community launch by Community Foundation of Castlegar & District, at Kootenay Savings Credit Union Crossroads Branch – 605 20th St.; 5:30 – 7 p.m. Light refreshment provided. Learn details about donating and also applying for financial grants.

April 12 (SAT) The Castlegar

Legion L.A. Tea will be held at 12:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

April 16 (Wed) ‘All About Bats’

with biologist, Juliet Craig.

Bat ecology, conservation, bat houses, and gardening for bats will highlight the Castlegar Garden Club’s 7 p.m. meeting at the Community Complex. The public is invited. New members always welcome. Information: Wendy Eggleton 250 365-0150 or castlegargardenclubinfo@ shaw.ca

april – Fight back with Hope, one daffodil at a time

Did you know that every three minutes, another Canadian will be told, “You have cancer”?

The diagnosis can be daunting, which is why the Canadian Cancer Society is asking everyone to buy a daffodil pin and wear it during April – Daffodil Month – to show their support for those living with cancer.

The Ostomy Support Group will meet at 2 p.m. at the Kiro Wellness Center, 1500 Columbia Avenue, Trail. Guest: Paul Meise from Cooper Medical Supplies in Kelowna. For more info, please call 250-368-9827 or 250-3656276. Please note date change.

April 28 (Mon)

april Robson Flea Market Sun-

days 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Great homestyle breakfast offered, plus collectibles, homebaked goods, jams, crafted items, household goods, toys, yarn and so much more. We still have our Loonie table with some great bargains for only $1. The market will be closed for the Easter Weekend and re-open the following Sunday. Table bookings for April can be made by calling Elke at (250) 365-7022 until Easter.

MAY 3 (SAT) First Annual Small

Farm Animal and Poultry Sale & Swap. 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Pass Creek Exhibition Grounds Relkoff Road, Robson, B.C. Cost: $5.00 per exhibitor or farm. ATM on site and Great food concession. More info: r_dsmith@shaw.ca or 250-3657273.

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May 17 (SAT) Fifth Annual Garden & Nature Fest (10 a.m. -3 p.m.) at the Castlegar Community Complex, 2101-6th Ave. Open air festival of Plants and Gardens, Art, Farming and more. Hosted by Castlegar Communities in Bloom and Castlegar Garden Club., Contact: 250-399-4439; e-mail: castlegargardenfest@shaw.ca Web: www.castlegargardenfest.weebly.com May 17-19 (Sat-Mon) Annual Union of Youth Festival at the Brilliant Cultural Centre –1876 Brilliant Road.

Festival Theme: “Shaping our Future - Instilling Doukhobor Values for Generations.”

For more information, to purchase Saturday Evening tickets, or to rent a table a the downstairs display, please contact Cathy at the USCC Brilliant Cultural Centre Office at 250365-3613 or usccbcc@shaw.ca

Ongoing ducks unlimited canada: looking for event volunteers in Castlegar. Call Ken 250-319-7815 for more details.

Community Harvest food bank & Drop-in centre:

Monday Food Bank 11 a.m.

-1:30 eligible 1x per month; closed the Monday after cheque issue and statutory holidays Lunch served from 11 – 1:30 Wednesday Drop In Center 10 – 1:30 FREE. Lunch served 11 -1:30 FREE Friday Drop In Center 10 – 1:30 FREE. Lunch served 11 – 1:30 Coffee and baked goodies from 10 a.m. on! Bread is available when donated and it is on a first come first serve basis.

Located in the basement of St. David’s Anglican Church 614 Christina Place. We are located around the back and down the stairs.

Donation cheques payable to Community Harvest Food Bank can be mailed to: 301 32nd Street V1N 3S6 Food donations can be dropped off on any of these days at St Da-

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vid’s Church Contact number 250-608-2227 Selkirk WeaVERS AND SPINNERS GUILD meets the third Wednes-

day of each month, 10 - noon followed by bag lunch and show & tell. Anyone new to the craft or to the area is welcome at the Doukhobor Discovery Centre, across from the airport.

The “Bridge,” – Do you have

questions? Join us for music, discussion, refreshments; 1st Tues. ea. month, 7 p.m, Kinnaird Church of God, 2404 Columbia Ave, Castlegar.”

Call Donna at 250-304-2929.

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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.

Robson Flea Market: back in action from 9-2 p.m. every Sunday. Offering a great homestyle breakfast till food runs out (about noon), fresh baked goods, yarn, jewelry, collectibles, crafts, jams, fresh eggs, lots more. To rent a table or get on waiting list please phone Kathy (250) 365-3796. Still looking for charities that may be interested in hosting a breakfast for their charity. More info? Call Kathy.

St. David’s and the united church thrift shop: New Hrs:

Tue.-Thur. 10-4 p.m, Friday & Saturday 10-1 p.m. The shop is under Motor Vehicle Licensing Office, 605 Columbia Ave. Clothing, shoes, household items, bedding, linen, books, ornaments etc. at reasonable prices. We welcome clean donated items in good condition.

Sorry we cannot accept furniture, TVs, exercise equipment or any large items due to lack of space.

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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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Ave, Castlegar (2 blocks from library) Tues. at noon.

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mative support group for breastfeeding moms. Neighbourhood House in Castlgr, Tues. 10:30noon More info: 250-365-3662, www.kootenayfamilyplace.org

tops group meets every wednesday 8:30-10am Kin-

naird Hall, 2320 Columbia Ave. Round table discussion. Get motivated to eat healthy, lose weight. Monthly fee $10. More info call 365-7956.

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

Mike, 250-399-4417; Tues. at 7 p.m. (Dennis 250-365-2738); Wed. at 7 p.m., (Fay at 250-6870484. Thurs. at 8 p.m. (Jim at 250-365-6216) and Sat. at 8 p.m (Len at 365-7805).

al-anon meets every Monday night for people whose lives

have been affected by someone’s drinking. Mondays 8-9 p.m. at 2224 6th Ave. (Kootenay Society for Community Living building.) More info: Donna 250-3653168 or Eileen 250-365-3674.

Local Toastmasters club Sentinel Speakers, 7-9 p.m. at Fireside Inn, 1st & 3rd Weds. of month.

Learn speaking skills, gain confidence, have fun! Guests welcome. More info call Diane Cushing at 250-365-8336.

TOASTMASTERS MEETINGS

Operation Feast All invited for

home-cooked meals Thurs. at New Life Assem. Church, 602 7th Street. Doors open at 4 p.m, dinner 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

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Mike McNamara, president of the Surrey Firefighters Association, said firefighters fear fire halls won’t get dispatched to the calls deemed less urgent at all in the future, leaving patients to wait longer without aid.

“One crew waited over 45 minutes for a lady that fell and broke her hip,” he said, recounting one recent incident of ambulance de-

lay in Surrey.

Of particular concern, he said, are cases when a panicked 911 caller gives unclear information that results in an ambulance being dispatched at low priority to a call that proves more urgent.

“There is room for error there,” McNamara said.

Because there are many more fire halls than ambulance stations, fire departments maintain they’re uniquely placed to act as

first responders with quicker response times.

“What happens when [dispatchers] get it wrong?”

McNamara asked. “We’re just down the street and it’s a real emergency. We’re just minutes away from helping this person and we’re not going.”

Dick said BCEHS is consulting cities on the changes and promised a further review of the results.

He said there are no plans to exclude fire halls

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“I will not arbitrarily cut anyone off,” Dick said.

“I question the wisdom of spending a really expensive resource when it’s not required medically. But it’s not my decision to make.”

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News Alex Atamanenko to host Seth Klein forum submitted

Alex Atamanenko, MP for BC Southern Interior, is hosting a public forum with Seth Klein, BC Director of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA), a public policy research institute committed to social, economic and environmental justice. The free event will take place on Sunday, April 27 from 1:30 to 4 pm at the Brilliant Cultural Centre.

Seth has been a social activist for over 30 years. He is the co-chair of the BC Poverty Reduction Coalition and on the Advisory Committee of the Metro Vancouver Living Wage for Families campaign. His research

deals primarily with welfare policy, poverty, inequality and economic security.

In a 2013 report prepared by the CCPA, Seth and his co-author Iglika Ivanova maintain that there is a clear need to raise more tax revenues in BC, that there is considerable room to do so and that the options for doing so are many. The report presents a menu of possible tax options that would increase BC’s fiscal capacity, create budgetary room to meet our most pressing needs and reduce income inequality.

Joining in the discussion will be local panelists Regina Day, BC Retired Teachers’ Association board member; Dr. Rebecca Mc-

Donnell, community liaison and environmental director, Blueberry Creek Community School Hub; and Jan Morton, Executive Director of The Skills Centre, Trail.

“We need to have this conversation,” said Atamanenko. “Taxes are an investment in our future and corporations and the wealthy need to pay their fair share. A fair tax system, both federal and provincial, would ensure strong public health care and education systems, universal childcare, top-quality seniors’ care and adequate funding for infrastructure,” said the NDP MP. Katrine Conroy, MLA for Kootenay West, agrees with Atamanenko. “This is such

an important conversation to have. We need to collectively discuss how we can work together to strengthen our communities and our province. There are so many social and environmental needs and we have to have the dialogue about how we can meet those needs. Having a fair and progressive tax policy will create the resources to make the needed changes. If we all pay our fair share we will all gain.”

Seth will also speak at the Nelson United Church that Sunday evening at 7 p.m., sponsored by the Council of Canadians. For more information contact Alex Atamanenko’s constituency office, 250-365-2792; alex. atamanenko.c1@parl.gc.ca.

CEO looks at details of Multi Materials BC plan Request for Proposals City of Castlegar Contract: Park Steel Reservoir Demolition Reference No.:

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The Owner invites proposals for the demolition of an 11.5m diameter steel reservoir.

Proposal Documents are available during normal business hours at: Address:

Castlegar Civic Works 4500 Minto Road

Tenders are scheduled to close at: Tender Closing Time: 2:00 pm local time Tender Closing Date: April 23, 2014 at: Address:

Castlegar City Hall 460 Columbia Avenue

Inquiries should be directed to Jesse Reel - City of Castlegar, Phone - (250) 365-5979

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My position as of the time of this writing is this - we ain’t paying a dime to MMBC and neither should anyone else, not until: • The provincial government reconciles what it is doing with the municipal governments and municipal taxpayers so that taxpayers don’t have to pay twice.

• The provincial government takes back the legislation which calls us ‘producers’ and ‘blames us’ for the choices made by manufacturers and indeed consumers that are completely outside of our control.

• Any monies charged under the auspices of the Recyling Regulation are included in the Public Accounts of the Province and subject to the provisions of the Financial Administration Act and the Auditor General Act. • Whatever is going to be done is introduced into the Legislative Assembly in the form of a Bill so that the proper public debate can occur.

• Insofar as MMBC has not filed its audited financial statements since inception, and the period of time not reported, spans more than two years. And insofar as MMBC is actually a taxing

and funding agency, there should be an independent public enquiry into the financial operations, sources and uses of funds, contractual procedures and expenditures of MMBC. No, Buckerfields is not paying a dime until this cash and power grab is unraveled and revealed for what it is.

One final word, 96 per cent of all printed paper and packaging material is already being picked up or deposited into municipally financed facilities. Despite what MMBC is saying, at least 53 per cent of that is already being recycled and it is very likely that that number was seriously understat-

ed to give the government a reason for its MMBC cash and power grab. In reality, there is no basis for setting up a recycling dictatorship and charging punitive fees to companies like Buckerfields at all. Recycling is a booming business with rapidly increasing prices of marketable commodities. Could that be why the Board of MMBC is all big business and outside the jurisdiction of the Auditor General? We don’t have to change a thing to see recycling take off in BC, in the hands of our elected municipal officials. We need to send the MMBC regime to the recycle bin.

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Community Teacher Education Program goes to school

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The University of British Columbia is delighted to announce that in September its 25 year-old teacher preparation program (WKTEP) will locate in area schools for 2014-15.

Working in partnership with the four regional School Districts, WKTEP staff will deliver a unique program immersing student teachers into school life for three days each week, all school year long.

Host schools will adopt student teachers who will learn to teach alongside experienced educators, support K-12 students, and debrief with peers on organized “hub” days that link them to UBC courses and community experiences.

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Program coordinators and instructors, UBC teacher educators and District

leaders believe the time is right for a bold step forward.

Andy Leathwood, SD8

Director of Learning is enthusiastic: “Through this immersion experience, student teachers will get to know the life cycle of a school year, form more ongoing and meaningful learning relationships, and be able to observe and take part in many more types of classes and extra-curricular activities.”

“This is a teaching and learning adventure,” says Linda Farr Darling, UBC Advisor to WKTEP. “We have gifted coordinators in Kristi Crowe and Geoff Burns, a creative team of instructors, and wonderful mentors in all four districts.

Working together we can enrich education for teachers and students, our teacher candidates, and the communities we serve.”

Excellence acknowledged... highland style submitted

Dancers from Scottie School of Highland Dance in Castlegar took their Highland Dance exams on March 5. A BATD examiner named Mary Margret Manifold of Port Moody, travelled to both the East and West Kootenays to exam the local dancers on their yearly dance exams.

This years’ results are:

Primary Highland Theory: Rachel Koorbatoff Honours • Grade 1 Highland Theory: Connor Salekin - Honours; Morgan Koorbatoff Honours; Kaitlyn Quiding - Honours • Grade 3 Highland Theory: Emily Ashton - Honours • Bronze Highland: Connor Salekin - Commended; Morgan Koorbatoff - Commended; Rachel Koorbat-

off - Commended; Kaitlyn Quiding - Highly Commended • Gold Highland: Emily Ashton - Highly Commended; Hannah Brown Highly Commended • Bronze Highland National: Connor Salekin - Commended; Kaitlyn Quiding - Commended • Silver Highland National: Hannah Brown - Highly Commended

• Gold Highland National: Emily Ashton - Commended • Pre-Bronze Irish Jig: Emily Ashton - Highly Commended; Hannah Brown - Highly Commended; Isabel McAleer - Highly Commended • Bronze Sailor’s Hornpipe: Emily Ashton - Highly Commended; Hannah Brown - Highly Commended.

Picture this “Century 21 Mountainview reps Derek Sherbinin, Rand Wayling, Brian Eurby, Jo-Ann Bursey, Greg Gritchen, Kirby Wayling and Bryan Wilson were on hand to donate a 42” TV to the Castlegar Hospice office. Executive Director Suzanne Lehbauer said, “The society is very pleased to have Century 21 onboard as one of our Community Partners. The TV will be used in training sessions as well as showing videos to clients.

It is a wonderful donation.”

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HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA – Kia rounds out its attack on the country’s best-selling cars with the launch of the final two models to the Forte lineup.

Last year Kia introduced their all-new Forte sedan to compete with such top sellers as the Honda Civic, Mazda3, Toyota Corolla and Hyundai Elantra. This week, the 5-door hatchback version called Forte5 and the coupe, called Forte Koup begin arriving in dealerships.

The launch of these two vehicles took us from Huntington Beach, California, through the mountains and desert to Borrego Springs and then back through the mountains to San Diego.

The terrain varies from massive California highways to very twisty mountain passes and vast desert valleys. Stunning scenery and a recommended drive for any sightseer or driving enthusiast.

Looks The Forte5 is the more practical of the two new Kias with a hatchback design that sets it apart from the competition. Many competitors don’t offer a hatch so this is sure to be noticed by people who need extra storage and passenger room. Sold with a new base 2.0L engine or an optional 1.6L turbo engine, there are varied looks depending on which trim is chosen. The non-turbo Forte5 gets a front grille similar to the sedan with a smaller lower intake and a larger grille opening. The Forte5 SX turbo gets the same grille as the Koup, with the opposite

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front treatment, a bigger lower opening and a injection engine with a solid 201hp and 195 lb.smaller, more aggressive grille. The great news ft. of torque that comes on at a very low 1750 is that all Forte5 and Koup models come with RPM. The turbo also gets a stiffer suspension, alloy wheels; 16-inches on the Forte5 and 18bigger wheels, sharper steering feel and shorter inch alloys on the turbo version. The Koup has gear ratios from first to third gear. This makes 17-inch base alloys or 18-inches on the turbo. the car livelier and handles better but it also Inside makes the car a bit twitchy on the highway I drove the top Turbo version of the Forte5 and when driving straight. the base, non-turbo version of the The base 2.0L would be my choice.

Koup. Both have an amazing level 173hp is loads for a car of this of interior refinement. If you have size and the smaller wheels and ever questioned that Kia knows less aggressive suspension might how to make good quality cars, be a better day-to-day driver. Eijust look at these new products. ther way, Kia has kicked things up The switches and dials look and a notch and both are fun to drive feel first rate and the layout is and never feel underpowered. logical and easy to use.

Verdict Koup can actually fit adults up Kia has been The Forte5 starts at $19,495 and to six feet. The dash has either a growing steadily since tops out at $28,395 for a turbo conventional radio layout with with navigation. The Koup comes a smaller screen but when the it entered Canada backup camera is added on either fifteen years ago and with a few extra standard features model, the screen jumps to 6-inchand it runs from $20,895-$28,695. with new products es and becomes a touchscreen Some might think that the higher device. If the buyer wants the like the Forte5 and end models are getting expensive navigation system, then the top but they have features such as Koup, there is no turbo model with luxury package reason to believe the dimming rearview mirrors, power is needed. outside mirrors and heated rear trend will end.

The front seats sit high off the seats that are not generally availfloor for good outward visibility. able in this class.

Zack Spencer What continues to amaze me is Kia has been growing steadily the level of equipment Kia offers since it entered Canada 15 years from standard Bluetooth and satellite radio to ago, and with new products like the Forte5 and optional heated and cooled seats, heated rear Koup, there’s no reason to believe the trend seats, heated steering wheel, power folding will end. outside mirrors and more. True luxury touches. zack.spencer@drivewaybc.ca Drive The Lowdown Kia has put some punch into both the base and Power: 1.8L 4-cylinder with 132hp or 140hp turbo versions of the Forte5 and Koup. The base Fill-up: 8.6L/5.8L/100km engine is a large 2.0L direct injection engine (city/highway Forte5 auto) with 173hp. In comparison, the top selling Civic has 143hp. The turbo model gets a 1.6L direct Sticker price: $19,495-$28,395

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2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT roll, hill start assist, trailer sway control. Front air bags with reactive head rest restraints, and side The all-new 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee is a curtain airbags. Forward collision warning system detects whether you are approaching another luxury sport ute that attracts a lot of attention.

The body styling went through some major vehicle too rapidly and alerts you to take action. changes this year and is very different to the pre- Parkview/ Park-sense Park assist systems that vious version that had more chiseled and square help see what perhaps you would not see when edges. This vehicle is refined and more rounded. If backing up.

Four engine choices here. The first is a 3.0L it wasn’t for the traditional Jeep grille you would Ecodiesel V6 that an amazing 420 lb-ft of torque think this was a Volvo or an Audi. and 240 horsepower. My tester was equipped The first thing you notice is the new LED lightwith the fuel frugal diesel – 9.8 /7.0 L/100 km ing that wraps around the HID headlamps, it (city/highway). gives it a very sophisticated and conThe second is a 3.6 L Pentastar temporary look.

VVT V6 that has been on the Ward’s Jeep did not sacrifice its off road 10 best engine list for three years. It capabilities. Options are; Quadra-Trac delivers 290 horsepower and 260 lb1 that features full time on demand ft of torque.

There is a 5.7L VVT V8 four-wheel drive with single speed with 360 horsepower and 390 lb-ft transfer case and equal torque split of torque and delivers a surprisingly (50 front/50 rear) with brake control.

I remember as 9.9L/100 km on the highway.

The last Quadra-Trac 11, with a 2 speed transa kid, wearing my engine choice is the 6.4L HEMI V8 fer case with low range and variable which is available on the SRT model. torque distribution that delivers up to Sunday best and then a 100 percent front or rear. Quadra- going out and playing It delivers 470 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque, all these engines Lift air suspension that lifts four cor- in the mud! With ners of the vehicle to provide the best this Jeep, you push a come with an 8 speed automatic transmission. Basic warranty coverin class ground clearance of 272 mm button, hike up the age is for three years or 60,000 km that will allow you to negotiate just I remember as a kid, wearing my truck, and go have about any terrain you encounter.

Sunday best and then going out and The Summit model has a gorgeous some fun!. playing in the mud! With this Jeep, interior, all the bells and whistles. Keith Morgan you push a button, hike up the truck, Premium Nappa leather seats with and go have some fun! heated/vented 12 way power front I was very surprised that it was seats. The steering wheel is heated and wrapped able to perform off-road given that it has underin leather with sections of wood. gone some dramatic changes to the body and the The instrument panel, doors, and centre conride comfort, but like all Jeeps it is built to take a sole are also leather stitched. The Power lift gate punishment. that can be controlled via the remote to make life easier loading and unloading cargo. Be careful at Sticker price: night, with the lift gate open it’s hard to see the Price as tested $54,395 bottom of the gate and if you’re not careful you Laredo $39,995 will be wearing the lock mechanism as a tattoo Limited $47,895 on your forehead, don’t ask how I know.

Overland $55,895 With this model, you get the navigation screen Summit $60,895 complete with a backup camera. There is also an SRT $63,495 optional rear seat DVD system. ian.harwood@drivewaybc.ca There is an optional stability control with antiBy Keith Morgan

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Confessions of a Curber

Noodling on the web one morning I found out that I was selling vehicles illegally. If I was in the business of selling, I need to be licensed as a dealer.

Oh well. Everything’s been working out just fine for me. I skated through those recent bad deals.

My previous sales were a distant memory – I was eager to start selling more. So, I decided to up my game a bit. I got a low-end truck and a car from an auction and another car from a new parking lot friend.

I put ads for all three vehicles on Craigslist.

Of course my ads said they were all real gems.

You’d think people might see through my ads.

“Need to sell fast, so price is flexible. Call with best offer.”

And my cell number was the same for all three. Would anybody notice?

The first two cheaper vehicles sold quickly.

The last one took a bit longer to sell. Of course, it was the one I was most eager to sell. Why, you ask?

Well, not that I passed the information along, but the auction provided vehicle history reports for the first two. I had no information on the last.

So, I bought ICBC and CarProof vehicle history reports. I wanted to educate myself. To my surprise, there was a statement in both reports that the vehicle was possibly “stolen*.”

I knew I had to sell it fast.

I mean, I’d paid for it and I knew my new “friend” wouldn’t take it back.

Four days later, I got a call from a young

“Apart from being stolen, it was pretty nice!” woman. She asked if the car would fit a family of four. “Definitely!” I practically screamed.

I was a wreck during this sale. I just needed to get rid of this car – fast. I told the nice lady the details of the car. Apart from being stolen, it was pretty nice!

I told her I was in a hurry to visit my mum in the hospital. She was in a hurry too – her three-year-old was anxious, pulling at her pant legs. She seemed to not want to be there as much as me.

Finally, she agreed to buy the car. Phew! I was saved.

Whatever happens next, I don’t care. It’s her problem not mine.

I quickly changed my phone number (again).

Weeks later, I saw her on the news – with kid still at pant legs – talking to a reporter.

Apparently, the car was towed away by the police.

And yes, she was trying to find me.

Had I covered my tracks? I agonized.

*How can a stolen vehicle be sold?

Curbers often break the law by bridging a title. Instead of registering a vehicle in their name within 10 days after a purchase, as required, they leave it in the name of the previous owner. This keeps their name out of the chain of title and from being caught with a stolen vehicle or one that would not be able to be registered or insured for another reason.

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An open house was held last Sunday at the Castlegar Golf Club (just up the hill from Highway 3A in beautiful Ootischenia) and the enthusiasm was palpable.

A good turnout was on hand to sign up or learn about memberships, enjoy a zesty, sizable snack table, and, naturally, talk some golf.

With any sport or pastime people are passionate about, a prolonged absence makes for a lot excitement when it’s about to make a comeback.

As with opening day in Major League Baseball, the anticipation of a golf course opening for the season takes on an almost spiritual quality.

There are instantly noticeable changes in store for everyone entering the clubhouse at the Castlegar Golf Course.

Rounds will be discussed and meals enjoyed in considerably brightened surroundings thanks to to some strategic painting and other decorating touches.

The best news is that, according to general manager Brian Miller, the course has wintered well and there is no reason to think anything can get in the way of the scheduled April 5 opening.

Miller also had compelling information concerning the solid value available with a membership. The price of a membership, to be enjoyed for

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Brighter surroundings will enhance the clubhouse experience.

Players loosen up during March 30 Open House.

the seven months the course is open, is equal to just 23-24 rounds at the regular rate.

Back to the physical side of things.

“We’ve got some new machinery out there,” said Miller during a brief lull in the ac-

tion. “So we’re hopng to have even more consistency on the greens. These new vibrating rollers take all the bumps out of the greens... it’s going to be great this year.

“Coming through the winter this is as good as it gets.”

club playdown “A” event was won by the Kambric rink with the Jollimore rink winning the “B” event. The Kambick rink, made up of Jan Kambrick, Heather Nichol, Sandy Deschene and Corry Angrignon, also succeeded in the East and West Kootenay Club Challenge and will now move on to play in the Pacific International Cup held in a few weeks in Richmond, BC. The retirees’ club had about 70 members this year. They meet four mornings a week with each player usually curling two games each week. After the game, members enjoy a cup of coffee along with a good time of socializing. The club welcomes beginners and offers free instruction. The winners of this year’s skills competition were Alex Bojey, Darryl Weir, Karen Hughes and Randy Melnyk.

The curling club also has a very active junior league curling two afternoons a week.

Castlegar junior curlers took first and second place in several area bonspiels this year.

If you are interested in learning to curl, the Castlegar Curling club will host a two day Curl Canada clinic in October. The clinic offers instruction by qualified teachers. Curlers who would like to improve their skills are also welcome to participate in the event. All leagues welcome new curlers.

Another great opportunity for learning or improving your skills is to join the Just for Fun league. This league has a relaxed environment and does not require having a complete team to participate.

Participants curl one night a week and spend two hours in instruction and games.

Curling’s season-ending summary

Betsy Kline Castlegar News contributor

The Castlegar Curling Club wrapped up its season last week with a dinner, dance and awards ceremony. Castlegar has a very active curling club with mens’, ladies’, mixed, retirees’, junior and fun leagues.

This year’s winners in the playdowns for the men’s league were the Horning rink in the “A” event, the Nichol rink in the “B” event, the Turner rink in the “C” event and the Reed rink in the “D” event. The men’s club consisted of 21 teams.

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A very talented and passionate Castlegar skier is headed to the International Free Skier Association North American Championships next week in Snowbird, Utah.

Jeff Ashton heads into the competition ranked 21st out of 307 in the 15–18 year old category of the Big Mountain Free Ride.

Jeff is a 16 year-old who is in his fourth year of the Red Mountain Freeski Academy in Rossland.

He’s been skiing since he was three years old. When he is not skiing Jeff is a competitive swimmer, swim coach, golfs on his high school team and maintains grades worthy of the honour roll.

The Big Mountain Free Ride event is a judged event taking skiers over steep terrain, cliffs and rocks. competitors are judged on five different criteria: 1- Line Choice: Each competitor chooses his/her line or route down the course. High scores are given for choosing difficult routes. Difficulty is determined by steepness, exposure, air, snow and course conditions; 2- Control: Competitors must remain in control at all times; 3-Fluidity: continuity, pace, and smooth transitions between sections of the course; 4- Technique: Competitors are judged on style and turn quality relating to big mountain free-riding; 5- Style & energy: the pace, energy and creativity with which a competitor attacks or descends his/her chosen line or route. Style focuses on freestyle execution of maneuvers.

Jeff has already participated in seven competitions this year, travelling to White Water, Whistler, Lake Louise, Fernie, Kimberley and Golden as well as competing in the North Face Canadian Open at Red. His current sponsors are Outdoor Tech and Stohke Productions.

Three of Jeff ’s teammates, Barclay Desjardins, Marco Santano, and Tobi Lee will also be competing in Snowbird next week.

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40 Patricia of “Everybody Loves Raymond” 41 Of a blood line 44 “Va-va-voom!”

45 Self-assured 46 Gushes on a set 49 His last blog post ended, “I’ll see you at the movies” 50 Most Iraqis 53 Mid-11th century year 55 Eye, at the Louvre 57 Some RPI alums 59 Mike Trout’s team, on scoreboardst

Fly fishing fans Paul Stone (above) looks up from his work crafting a hand-tied fly during last weekend’s Fly Fishing Symposium at the Castlegar Community Complex. He is a Fly Fishing Federation certified casting instructor and guides on rivers near Grand Forks.

Chris Waugh (pictured at top) shows off one off his restored bamboo rods.

Derek Kaye photos

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E mployment Opp Selkirk gym rolls with excitement Village of Silverton Derek Kaye

Castlegar News contributor

It was an exciting night of roller derby Saturday March 29 at the Selkirk College gymnasium as Castlegar’s Dam City Rollers took on Valley Brutality and Nelson’s Killjoys – defending league champs took on the Rossland Trail Roller Girls. The stands were jammed as the night got to a quick start. Team jammers tried to score points with every round of the track they made while the opponents impeded their circle turns.

The Dam City Rollers dominated the action with their

jammer speed and no-nonsense blocks and jams of Valley Brutality. The final score was 320 to 123 for the home side. The Castlegar News spoke to their coach Saucy Pants about what he tells his team.

He answered, “Go fast, go left and stay in the middle of the track.” It sounded like very good advice that was obviously working well.

Team media representative Pantsoff, four years with the team since its inception, discussed the very technical aspect of the roller derby skates. They have many similarities with the wheels and trucks of high performance

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Dam City Rollers “Pantsoff” (right) jams Valley Brutality jammer “Berly McPain.”

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Lifeguard heads for his Ontario home derek kaye Castlegar News contributor

Since last September Bob Everett has been head life guard at the Castlegar Aquatic Centre. Right from the get-go his mission seemed not only to run a tight ship (he had started his working life in the Canadian Navy), but to get to know everybody on a first name basis as fast as possible. He was not trying to win friends but actually showed a genuine interest in the clientele of the Castlegar pool.

Helpful, likable, inspiring, and encouraging are a few of the words that are well-suited to this retired gentleman who still prefers to work.

Everett is a swim instructor and physical education teacher from London Ontario who, once retired, would contract himself out from Whitehorse to Southern Ontario for con-

Admission to the Aquatic Centre includes:

Preschool Easter Party (2-6 yrs) Wednesday April 16th -Weight Room (crafts, games, treats and a special -Leisure & Main Pool appearance from the Easter Bunny) up with Bob on his -Steam Room Tickets $5.00 K eeper/March 2 5,2014 Page 1 last day Personnel/Admin/Book of work -Whirlpool (advanced tickets only available at at the Personnel/Admin/Book Castlegar Keeper/March 25,2014 Page 1 the Recreation Office) -and drop in fitness class!

Aquatic Centre on Saturday March 29.

He told us, “I loved working here, because of the great staff...get a lot of compliments from the patrons, how professional the staff is. Water quality and the maintenance staff are excellent here. They keep this place nice and clean and open for the patrons, so it’s great.”

He added, “I love the Bob Everett has enjoyed his time in the freedom of going West Kootenays, and is heading for some around and doing well-earned R&R. Derek Kaye contracts.” Would tinued work. But now he is you ever come back going to take a break to work here to Castlegar? “Yeah, if I on some body parts that are had the chance, if there were in need of repair. openings. The world is an The Castlegar News caught oyster for me.”

Easter Eggstravaganza in the Pool!

Saturday April 19th Aquatic Centre Regular admission

3rd Annual Bike Safety Rodeo Saturday April 26th 10:00am Downtown Library Free but pre-registration is necessary Call the Recreation Office

Community Events Rotary Club Wine Tasting Saturday April 5th Spring Fling Downtown Castlegar April 26th (Road Hockey, Bike Rodeo, Venders, Car Show, Entertainment – lots of activity for the whole Family)

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Come and check out our 11 new pieces of Life Fitness Equipment Adult Drop In Fee is only $6.00.

You can also purchase a one month, three month or year membership. 10 and 20 punch passes are also available.

Notice to all Community Groups and Organizations.

If you would like your 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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The event is scheduled for May 31st at the Castlegar City Complex with entertainment, a Gala dinner with a smorgass bord of traditional Norwegian foods of the highest quality reserved for very special occasions, followed by a dance to the tunes of Don Hollis on the accordion.

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Eli Soukeroff July 29, 1955 - April 4, 2013

We’re missing you a little more Each time we hear your name, We’ve cried so many tears Yet our heart’s broken just the same.

We miss our times together Things in common we could share, But nothing fills the emptiness Now you’re no longer there.

We’ve so many precious memories To last our whole life through Each one of them reminders Of how much we’re missing you.

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Craig James Palesch It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of Craig James Palesch at 55 years of age. Craig passed away on January 23, 2014 with his son and grandson at his side after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born to Joe and Margaret Palesch in Nelson, B.C. on December 12, 1958 and resided in Castlegar most of his life.

He was predeceased by both of his parents.

Left to mourn his loss are his children, Adam (Erin) Palesch and Jamie Palesch; grandchildren, Mattea and Malachi; siblings Jill (Mark) Lewis and Dan Palesch; as well as Louise Palesch, many nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Memorial to be held on April 12th in Castlegar.

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IT WILL GO ON LINE! Leonard Gordon Kozak Leonard Gordon Kozak, 63 years young, unexpectedly passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2014 in Creston, BC. He reunites with his Mother Lillian, Brother Gerald, Sister Lannette, Baba Sophie and Gido Stanley Kisilevich. Left to lovingly remember him are Wife of 32 years, Jessie; Daughter Lannette and Step Daughters Amy, Julie, and Jenny; his adored Grandchildren Alejandro, Orlando, Gracie, Chris, Caelum, and Kadin; Siblings Harvey, Lorna, Glenn, Ralph, Morris; and Father George Kozak.

Leonard was born March 14, 1951 in Edmonton, AB. Leonard enjoyed numerous jobs: firefighting and logging at BC Forestry, PGRCC Prison Security Guard, and at Huscroft Sawmill.

He loved the outdoors, hunting, woodwork, a cold Bud, his family, gardening, old classic cars, eye-catching antiques, classic rock n roll, Ukrainian foods, and game meat.

He cherished his Grandchildren. Leonard was a Husband, a Father, a Brother, a Grandpa (AKA Old Guy), and a friend and his great, big laugh will always be remembered.

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SAM ALEX POPOFF April 5, 1926 December 16, 2013 Sam was born in Pass Creek, BC on April 5, 1926 into the family of Alex and Helen Popoff. He spent most of his life there with his parents and younger siblings Bill, Mary and Mable. Funeral services were held at the Brilliant Cultural Centre on December 21, 2013 with burial at Pass Creek Cemetery.

Sam attended Pass Creek School until grade 8.

Starting in his teen years he learned carpentry skills from his father, which he continued to pursue for most of his adult life. He worked on building cabins at Johnston Canyon, Alberta, as well as on hospitals, schools and residential homes in the West Kootenay.

He did home renovations and he also built furniture, kitchen cupboards, desks, cedar chests, toys and Doukhobour ladles. Sam volunteered in the building of Pass Creek Hall, Verigin Memorial Park, Sirotskoye, and the Brilliant Cultural Centre.

Sam loved to sing, especially psalms, and he loved to play the accordion and guitar. He participated in the Pass Creek Local and the Kootenay Psalm Singers. In his earlier years he wrote and directed plays and taught Russian school. He drove a logging truck and then managed the KC Co-op in Brilliant for ten years. He helped start the Brilliant Credit Union. For 35 years he looked after the Pass Creek Cemetery and helped map the site for record keeping.

In 1953 Sam married Florence Hadikin and in their 58 years of marriage they raised three children: Diana, Hapa and John. Sam and Florence enjoyed gardening.

They had hot beds, greenhouses, a huge vegetable patch, fruit trees and a garlic patch. They raised chickens, milking cows and a horse. They also enjoyed picking wild huckleberries and syouzeekee. Sam and Florence travelled across Canada, down the Oregon coast to California, along the Alaska Highway to the Yukon and to the USSR. They enjoyed camping and spent many years travelling in their motor home.

They also enjoyed swimming at Ainsworth, Nakusp and Halcyon Hot Springs.

Sam was very hospitable and enjoyed entertaining guests. He loved his family and enjoyed teaching his children how to sing, look after the animals, learn carpentry skills, tend the garden and orchard, drive vehicles and anything else that was relevant. He enjoyed coaching the Pass Creek Minor Softball team.

He was a very passionate member of the USCC and gladly served his community. He encouraged his entire family to participate and share their culture and heritage. Sam liked to bless people by giving to them gifts such as knife blocks, magazine stands, Doukhobour ladles or money.

Sam is survived by his children: Diana Parker, Hapa (Gary) Christiansen, John (Neva) Popoff, and his grandchildren: Eric and Jake Parker, Tanya (Michael) Flood, Malcolm Christiansen, Alexander Popoff and his sister Mable Allan. He was predeceased by his parents, wife Florence, brother Bill Popoff and sister Mary Osmachenko.

Sam went to be with his Lord on December 16, 2013.

He will be sadly missed and will remain forever in our hearts.

Sam’s Family would like to thank Dr. Merritt and the staff at Castleview Care Centre, plus all of the doctors, nurses, medical staff, pharmacists and home support workers who assisted in Dad’s care over the years.

Thank you to all relatives, friends and neighbors who supported us with your kind words, visits, telephone calls, emails, cards, flowers, food, gifts and donations.

Thank you to the Grand Forks Funeral Home for your compassionate and professional services. Thank you to Ernie Verigin for officiating at Dad’s funeral.

Thank you to Marcia Strelaeff for preparing the song booklets. Thank you to Nick Plotnikoff for playing the accordion. Thank you to the psalmists and congregational singers and all those who came to support the family.

As an expression of condolence donations in Sam’s memory may be made to: USCC Iskra magazine, Box 760, Grand Forks, BC, V0H1H0 (250-442-8252).

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Castlegar Medical Clinic

We are looking to fill a part time position for an Office Administrator with strong organizational skills. The applicant must manage information to ensure its accuracy and relevance throughout our office workflow.

A detailed description for the position can by accessed at: http://www. iodesign.ca/office-admin.html To apply, please submit your resume to jobs@iodesign.ca.

This job posting closes on April 11, 2014 .

SUPERVISOR Castlegar B.C.

Does this sound like you?

A leader, a problem solver, Mentor, like working in an action filled fast paced environment, team player and willing to work shift work.

Then join our Management Team Competitive wages & benefits

Apply in writing - To Shirley Henderson or by email at:castlegarawjobs@gmail.com

FAN Regional Capacity-Building Coordinator The Family Action Network (FAN) of the Lower Columbia Society requires contract support for the position of Regional Coordinator (RC) to implement its strategic priorities.

The FAN Board of Directors is looking for a personable, innovative community development professional to support us in building a unique regional “network” that will support optimal life experiences for families with young children in the Lower Columbia. The RC will be responsible for participating in our identified priority projects.

• Plan, coordinate, evaluate, and grow FAN’s biannual ASQ Screening Day event.

• Develop, in conjunction with website design professionals and community stakeholders, the FAN one-stop website; oversee public launch and celebration of the website.

We are looking for an experienced community development professional, with a minimum of 3 years experience. A university degree or equivalent combination of proven experience and postsecondary education, with focus in one or more areas of Leadership, Community Development, Social Work, Early Childhood, Project Management, Health Services, preferred.

The RC is expected to work approximately 25 hours/week for 45 weeks per year.

Applicants are requested to submit a resume along with a cover letter that illustrates their experience, competencies and abilities to successfully meet FAN’s deliverables to FAN.lowercolumbia1@ gmail.com. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Application deadline is 4 pm on Friday, April 4th.

For a full job description go to http://document.li/87hr For more info e-mail: FAN.lowercolumbia1@gmail.com

Unique Opportunity

Black Press has a very unique opportunity for the right person.

• ARCHITECTURAL SHEET METAL WORKERS • FLAT ROOFERS

WANTED

Vancouver Island and Lower Mainland opportunities.

Top Wages & Benefits.

Relocation costs paid to qualified applicants.

E-mail: hiring@ parkerjohnston.com or Call: (1)250-382-9181 Full Times Sales Representative. Andre’s Electronic Experts in Castlegar is looking to grow their sales force. Looking for individuals with sales experience and knowledge of cellular/ electronic and appliances. Full time salary/commission with potential wage to be $40,000 - $75,000 plus benefits. Drop off resumes to 200 - 1965 Columbia Ave Castlegar. or email jim.d@andres1.com

Help Wanted

has an IMMEDIATE opening for a full time clerical support staff member.

Excellent computer skills are required. Previous medical office experience and EMR an asset.

Duties include all scanning, faxing, confirming appointments, support to the medical office assistants and numerous behind the scenes duties.

This is an extremely busy multi-doctor medical clinic, the successful applicant will be working in a very busy front office and must be able to multi task, be very organized and efficient.

Excellent telephone skills are a MUST. Starting salary is $13.50.

Please fax resume to 250-365-0347 or drop off at 1101 3rd Street. No phone calls please.

Only successful applicants will be notified.

FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN THE CLASSIFIEDS Trades, Technical CNC MAZAK MACHINISTS. Live, work & play in sunny Shuswap. ISO Certified, Excellent Safety record, Spotless shop. New machines & Brand new building on the way 50K-80K+ /yr + OT and bonuses.

Multiple positions available for the RIGHT people. 4+ Axis experience an asset. Apply by: mattm@accessprecision.com Fax: 250-832-8950

Help Wanted

Employment Trades, Technical

F/T WELDER/FABRICATOR/MILLWRIGHTS req’d for industrial maintenance and construction in Grand Forks, BC area. Competitive salary based on experience. Please email resumes to major@wdsheetmetal.com HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC WANTED

YRB Yellowhead Road & Bridge

Yellowhead Road & Bridge (Kootenay) Ltd. is looking for a Mechanic for our New Denver facility.

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.

Resumes can be faxed to 250-352-2172 or e-mailed to kootenay@yrb.ca

LICENSED PLUMBER/ GAS FITTER

Req. at Canuck Mechanical in Prince George. Must have exp. doing service work & be proficient with trouble shooting heating systems & plumbing problems.

Top wages & benefits Email resume to: canuckm@telus.net

Help Wanted

Reporter

The Trail Times has an opening for a reporter/photographer. As a member of our news team, you will write news stories and take photos of Greater Trail events, cover city council and other public meetings and respond to breaking news stories.

You must work well under pressure, meet daily deadlines and be a flexible self-starter with a reliable digital camera and vehicle.

This union position is for four days a week, with the potential for full-time work during holiday relief periods. This is a temporary position, covering maternity leave. Computer literacy is essential, experience with layout in InDesign an asset, newspaper experience or a diploma in journalism preferred. Some weekend and evening work is involved. The Times offers a competitive salary and benefits. The successful candidate will be required to become a member of the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union, Local 2000.

Qualified applicants should apply in writing no later than May 11, 2014 to: Guy Bertrand, managing editor Trail Times 1163 Cedar Ave. Trail, BC V1R 4B8 editor@trailtimes.ca Fax: 250-368-8550 Only qualified candidates will be contacted; no phone calls please.

We currently have an opening for a sales person to help us with our paid distribution newspapers across B.C. This position means getting out in the community and talking to subscribers about our newspapers and working to build stronger relationships with existing readers of our newspapers.

It also includes finding new subscribers for our newspapers and helping introduce them our award winning host of community newspapers. This is not a year-around position and will run from March to October each year.

We offer a spectacular compensation package and bonus incentives. Your own vehicle is required, but we cover all travel expenses. This is really a great opportunity for the right person. It is a different type of job, but definitely has different types of rewards. If you feel this position would be the perfect fit for you, then we would love to hear from you.

Please email all enquiries to Michelle Bedford at circulation@trailtimes.ca.

Summer student positions ADMINISTRATIVE AND ACCOUNTING ASSISTANTS

We have three positions available in our Castlegar office. The students will work with the following departments: 1. Accounting and Operations 2. Sector Initiatives 3. Communications and Community Initiatives.

Apply by April 17, 2014.

cbt.org/careers 1.800.505.8998

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Employment

Services

Trades, Technical

Contractors

PCL ENERGY. Now hiring Journeyperson Pipefitters ($40+/hr) and Scaffolders ($38+/hr) for an industrial project in Vanscoy, SK. LOA of $145/day worked and bonuses! We offer competitive wages and benefits. Send resume to: pclenergyjobs@pcl.com.

Services

Health Products

OREGA-FIRST Organic Oregano Oil

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Downtown Castlegar 250.365.7750

Financial Services

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Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161.

Legal Services

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West Kootenay House & Home is a high quality glossy magazine aimed at home owners and renters looking for ideas, tips and ways of enhancing their homes through renovations, decorating and landscaping.

We will be printing 10,000 copies, and the magazine will be distributed throughout the entire region.

Merchandise for Sale

Real Estate

Rentals

Misc. for Sale

Houses For Sale

Rent To Own

SAWMILLS FROM only $4,897. Make money and save money with your own bandmill.

Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT. www.norwoodsawmills.com/400ot

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

If you would like to be a part of this fantastic home resource, please contact: Kiomi Tucker at 250-551-5025 publications@westkootenay advertiser.com

LAST TWO NEW Adult Homes at 808 Merry Creek Road, Castlegar BC Castlegar’s Finest These homes feature: Easy walking distance to shopping, health care banking & restaurants Outside maintenance available Quiet scenic neighbourhood All living amenities on ground level main floor Full basement for storage and extra space Low monthly strata fee

Tree Services Fruit Tree Pruning/ Rototilling Call Dana 250-365-0110

Merchandise for Sale

Furniture X Large china Cabinet $650 Call 250-365-7400 or 304-9549

Misc. Wanted Cash paid for OLD postcards, calendars, license plates. guns, swords, military medals, pulp magazines, tins, toys, silver coins {10x}, fruit box labels, misc. antiques.

250 545-7140

Yard Sale Clothes, furniture plants, collectibles, home baking & more, 2533 - 10th Ave, Sat April 5th - 8 am -?

Coin Collector Looking to Buy Collections, Estates, Gold & Silver Coins + 499-0251Chad FIREARMS. ALL types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation.

Licensed Dealer. 1-866-9600045. www.dollars4guns.com

Misc. for Sale

Real Estate

Affordable Steel Shipping Containers for sale/rent 20’ & 40’ Kootenay Containers Castlegar 250-365-3014

Houses For Sale

Garage Sales

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

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

For Sale by Owner, 2 Bdrm Condo, Fairview Heritage Strata 620 - 2 nd Street Nelson, 55+, Ph for details 250-365-2743 or email hlorny@shaw.ca

Onan Industrial generator 6500 watt, 132 hours, 1 sheet 4x8 Formica, white, 1 roof shroud for roof a/c for RV Call 250-365-5538 RESTLESS LEG Syndrome and leg cramps? Fast relief in one hour. Sleep at night. Proven for over 32 years. www.allcalm.com Mon-Fri 8-4 EST 1-800-765-8660.

Buy now and choose the paint colours, flooring and kitchen cabinets.

LINDMAR DEVELOPMENTS LTD Phone: 250-365-4823 Licensed Home Warranty Builder

Mobile Homes & Parks RETIRE IN Beautiful Southern BC, Brand New Park. Affordable Housing. COPPER RIDGE. Manufactured Home Park, New Home Sales. Keremeos, BC. Spec home on site to view. Please call 250-4627055. www.copperridge.ca

Revenue Property Castlegar 6-plex plus commercial space for sale Income $5150/mth, Close to Tim Hortons & shopping asking $477,000 Cap rate 9% Call James 250-608-3930

Other Areas

MONTROSE, 5BDRM. Fully fenced & landscaped. $415,000. 250-367-2131

20 ACRES $0 Down, Only $119/mo. Owner Financing, NO CREDIT CHECKS! Near El Paso, Texas. Beautiful Mountain Views! Money Back Guarantee Call 1-866-8825263 Ext. 81 www.sunsetranches.net

Rentals

Rent to Own If you have a small down payment I have a nice home for you. Less then perfect credit OK call Jessica @ 250 505-7420

Apt/Condo for Rent 1 Bdrm Apt, 1,000 sq ft, N/S, F/S, W/D, no pets, Equipt & partly furnished, $785/mth utilities & TV incl, Close to shopping, bus & parks, ref required, Call 250-365-7400 or 304-9549, Avail May 1st Castlegar 1 Bdrm Unit Sandpiper Motel, $600/mth incl utilities. Avail April 1st Please call 250-365-3333 W.TRAIL, 1bdrm., fenced yard $595., 1block to Downtown Trail. 250-368-6076

Suites, Lower

Cars - Domestic

Castlegar 55+ Seniors wanted for 1 Bdrm suite in ground level side/side Duplex, 1601 Columbia Ave, $400/mth + utilities, includes garbage water & sewer, maintained yard, Avail April 1st 250-503-1626

2003 Buick Century Custom 2 sets of tires on rims all season and winters, back up camera, remote starter and only 74,000 kms, Excellent condition. Looking at $5600 but will consider all offers.

250-365-3141

Suites, Upper

Cars - Sports & Imports

Castlegar South, Studio Suite, F/S, Microwave $600 /mth including utilities cable, private side entrance off street parking, ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING OR PET, Call Al at 250-304-5560 Downtown Castlegar upstairs suite, 2 Bdrm completely renovated new bathroom, kitchen, flooring & freshly painted. Close to bus route & Kootenay Market Shopping Centre, No smoking & pet nego, References required, $700/mth + utilities 250-368-9144

Mobile Homes & Pads ROBSON 2 Bdrm Mobile Home for rent, pay 1 month rent & deposit & get 1 month Refer check required Call 250-304-4862

Transportation

Auto Financing

Homes for Rent BC Housing Castlegar has exciting rental opportunities for families looking for affordable housing. The 3-bedroom units we offer are spacious with 1.5 bathroom, stove, fridge and washer/ dryer hook-ups. One small pet is allowed, with BC Housing approval. No smoking allowed. Tenants pay 30% of their gross monthly income for rent.

For applications please call 250-365-2667 or 1-800834-7149 or go on-line to www.bchousing.org Between Castlegar & Nelson (Thrums) 3 Bdrm House split level, 3000 sq ft, acreage, F/S, W/D, DW, $1650/mth + utilities, 604-644-1224 or 778-870-9002 Castlegar North, 3 Bdrm, 1 bath, newly reno, near shopping & schools, Avail April 1st F/S, W/D, N/S, N/P, Ref reqd $1200/mth + utilities Call Bob 250-365-9344

Suites, Lower Castlegar 1bdrm lower suite new and spacious, Woodland Park area, W/D, Avail May 1st $750/mth, utilities incl Call or text 250-365-9407

Transportation

2002 Nissans, 4cyl 2.5 & 1.8, Altima 187,000km & Sentra, auto & 5 speed, both 4dr and new snow tires. $3,100 & $4,900. 250-442-0122 or 250493-1807. Run and look excellent. Sentra one owner, non smoker, 5 speed. Grand Forks

Trucks & Vans

1987 Dodge Dakota, reg cab, long box, auto, V6, one owner, 169,000km, very clean, canopy, 2 wheel drive, $1,800/obo.

250-442-0122 or 250-4931807. Grand Forks Estate Sale: 2013 Ford 150 Super Crew LWB, 4wd xtr.

1994 Ford Lariat 250, 4x4 diesel. 2010 ATV Arctic Cat 550 w/blade & winch. 1991 5th wheel, 28ft Citation Supreme.

All in good shape. 250-4428900.

Boats

Auto Financing - Dream Catcher, Apply Today! Drive Today!

Auto Loans. Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Approval. 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca

1.800.910.6402

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The Castlegar Sunrise 2000 Rotary Club Presents

15th Annual

Wine Festival Saturday April 5, 2014 7pm -10pm, Castlegar Community Complex

Food & Wine Pairing 101

Presented by Sarah of Sonoran Estate Winery & Adrian from Dirty Laundry Limited number of tickets $20 each Available at Bubblees Liquor Store 2:30-4:30 Saturday April 5th

Doors open at 6:30 for opportunity to view silent auction.

Pouring starts at 7:00

Ticket Price: $55 (non-refundable) Available at: • Oglow’s Paint • Bubblees Liquor Store Plus • Sound West Sales & Service (Trail)

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Baillie-Grohman Estate Winery The vineyards of St. Hubertus and Oak Bay are some of the oldest Our story is about ‘little steps toward the big picture’.

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It had everything a grape grower/winemaker could Limited number of tickets Home Silent Auction want including a slope for frost drainage andSafe Major Door Prize on looking after all aspects of Ride Event Kalala Organic Estate Winery Super 8 HotelAvail at Bubblees Liquor Stor southern aspects for long $20 each 2:30-4:30 Saturday April the winery business from the hours of sunshine.

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1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into bite-sized pieces

Sauce: 1 (6 ounce) container plain Greek-style yogurt 1/2 cucumber - peeled, seeded, and grated 1 tablespoon olive oil

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Come enjoy local artists Shows start at 10pm Have some bc craft brew pints with your friends with dinner during the week.

Support some great music on Saturdays.

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2 teaspoons white vinegar 1 clove garlic, minced 1 pinch salt 6 wooden skewers, or as needed

Directions Combine 1/4 cup olive oil, lemon juice, 2 cloves minced garlic, oregano, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large resealable bag. Add chicken, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours.

Mix yogurt, cucumber, 1 tablespoon olive oil, vinegar, 1 clove minced garlic, and 1 pinch salt together in a bowl. Refrigerate tzatziki sauce for flavors to blend, 1 to 2 hours.

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Soak wooden skewers in a bowl of water for about 15 minutes.

Remove chicken from marinade and thread onto the soaked skewers. Discard unused marinade.

Cook the skewers on the preheated grill, turning frequently until nicely browned on all sides and chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 8 minutes per side. Serve with tzatziki sauce.