Castlegar News, April 10, 2014

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It is always fun to meet someone who greets you with a smile. Wayne Palmason, of Pinewood Drive in Castlegar is one of those people. We caught Wayne outside his house last Sunday morning washing off his friend’s Purolator truck. Wayne is temporarily doing the Purolator run to Cranbrook, filling in for a friend and like many Castlegarites, Wayne was enjoying the sunny spring weather.

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Dew at the Millennium Young Taylor Hunter-Oglow and Alexander Teneycke know how to relax. The two boys on wheels were heading down to the Millennium to drink some Mountain Dew (see bottle inside the bag) last Sunday morning.

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The City of Castlegar wants to hear from its businesses.

As part of the program to create an Open Access fibre optic network in Castlegar, the City of Castlegar is in the process of surveying its local businesses in order to guage interest in this program.

The survey is being done by the City of Castlegar’s Broadband Committee.

The Open Access fibre optic network is being developed within the City, in partnership with the Columbia Basin Broadband Corporation.

To date the City has received 49 submissions of interest from the business community.

The next steps involve having an engineer determine where the distribution points should be in order to connect these businesses to the network and as well as provide them with information as to usage rates and services that will be available on the network. The information regarding prices and services will be provided over the next few months.

The date for receiving submissions is still open and any business that wishes to be considered for a connection can do so by going to www.castlegarbroadband.com and filling in the online survey.

People are encouraged to check on this website for updates regarding these and other areas of interest involving the development of this network.

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The Castlegar and District Community Complex was turned into a wine tasting ballroom last Saturday.

The Castlegar Sunrise 2000 Rotary Club held its 15th Annual Wine Festival April 5 and once again the event was a huge success.

Every year the event is sold out and this year was no exception.

It was Carol and John Moroz’s fourteenth straight year travelling from Nakusp for the event.

The tastings featured a wide range of B.C. wineries, from Creston to the Similkameen.

As a special treat, Creston’s Tabletree was also on hand for people to taste its world award winning organic pure black cherry juice.

To accompany celebrators was some wonderful piano and violin courtesy of Denise Ford and Brie Hurlbert.

“We had another very successful wine festival. The support that we receive from the wineries and the businesses in our committee is amazing, said Alexia Turner, one of the organizers for the event. “The money raised will help us build a new multi-use facility in Twin Rivers Park and send poor children to school in Tegucigalpa, Honduras.”

It’s our 2nd Anniversary and you’re invited to the party!

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Top: Shirley Lloyd from Baillie-Grohman Estate Winery pours wine for Raquel Green (centre) and Angela Ferraro. Middle: Lively entertainment was provided by Brie Hurlbert on violin and Denise Ford on piano. Bottom left: Gary and Susan Snow stand proudly with their Tabletree award winning pure black cherry juice. Bottom right: This is Carol and John Moroz’s 14th annual visit to the wine festival. They make the trip every year from Nakusp. Photos by Derek Kaye

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Castlegar has acknowledged some snow busters who have the community’s best interests at heart.

At its council meeting Monday night, the city awarded certificates to the winners of this year’s Snow Buster’s Awards.

The awards are “in recognition and to acknowledge your help in our community by clearing snow from neighbor’s driveways and sidewalks during the 2013/2014 winter season.”

Nominations for these awards are submitted by the community.

This year’s recipients were David Jones, Rudiger Clauss, Kent Smith and Glenn DiBiaso. ***** The Council worked through a light agenda with most of the tasks revolving around accepting reports from the various committee meetings and receiving correspondence.

Updates included the Green Committee reporting that they are still exploring the installation of an Electronic Vehicle Charging Station, with the main obstacle being finding a way to do it at a reasonable cost.

The Green committee is also exploring the possibility of a Parks and Trails Smart Phone App. ***** Upcoming events include the curbside collection of yard waste on April 15 and April 29 in north Castlegar and April 16 and April 30 in south Castlegar.

Details are available on the city’s website and bags can be obtained from Castlegar City Hall and Public Works.

The compost from this program from previous years is already being used in plantings around the city.

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***** Another event the city is involved in is an Earth Day Community Celebration, organized by Columbia Power.

The event will be held Tuesday, April 22 at Kinsmen Park.

The celebration will last from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will include a free BBQ lunch.

There will be displays on environmental stewardship and awareness as well as free recycling of many electrical products. ***** The RDCK Trash to Treasure Day is also coming up.

It will be held on Saturday, April 26.

Residents are encouraged to place their unwanted household items by the curb with a sign.

This event helps reduce waste by repurposing unused items. RDCK requests that all unclaimed items be removed from the curb by 4 p.m. ***** Council voted to support the Liquor Primary Licence of Cartwright’s Pub to be relocated to their new location at 1432 Columbia Ave. A total of 16 responses regarding the license reloca-

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tion were received with all of them being in support of the change. ***** The Castlegar Friends of Parks and Trails was granted permission to undertake improvements to the walking and biking trail on the east side of the Columbia River behind the Kootenay Gallery of Art and the Doukhobor Discovery Centre. ***** As of last week, the city had received about 80 submissions for the survey to name the Twin Rivers/Millennium Park.

Residents are encouraged to complete the survey located on the city website or the printed version of the Castlegar News. The deadline is May 9, 2014. ***** In financial matters the council voted to use money from the Development Reserve Fund to cover costs related to the Millennium Park Natural Outdoor Ponds Project.

The allocation is for $852,000 and any unused balances will be returned to the Development Reserve Fund.

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Editorial

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

MMBC: Cost is too high You’d be hard pressed to find anyone who could argue that recycling is anything but a good idea.

How we pay for that recycling is another issue entirely.

The new Multi Material BC (MMBC) recycling system is set to begin, province-wide, on May 19 and businesses are rebelling against the new system. The MMBC approach basically takes recycling out of the hands of local governments and puts it under the control of one, Ontario-based company.

Under this system, municipalities that sign on — including Nelson and Castlegar — will be compensated by MMBC for the recycling they collect, and businesses that produce the recyclable material will be charged a fee to pay for the program.

Those areas who have not signed on — the Regional District of the Central Kootenay wanted to, reluctantly, but was told it didn’t meet the deadline — must continue to pay for their own recycling programs. At quick glance, this may seem like a good idea, but as the saying goes, the devil is in the details.

It is unlikely that municipal governments will decrease taxes for collecting recyclables, even though they receive compensation. Add to that the fact that businesses will be forced to increase product costs to pay for the new fees and the result is consumers end up paying twice for the same service.

And it gets worse. Some businesses are threatening layoffs to compensate for the new fees. Other companies have even suggested the new system will force them to close. Any employee impacted by the new MMBC program would be paying for the third time.

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Off the Line - Karen Haviland

Let’s arm ourselves with knowledge

Everybody loves a good deal even if that good deal only means a five cent savings or a reduced charge. We take the deal and move on. Simple as that.

Somehow it feels as if we have beaten the system, if only out of a lousy nickel. However, let’s not forget the old adage that reminds us that nothing is for free.

Have you ever heard of RFIDs? RFID, or radio-frequency identification. Without getting into a convoluted and burdensome explanation I will simply say that is a microchip.

You budding scientists out there can sue me for the blasphemy but I’m only adhering to the KISS method (Keep It Simple, Stupid).

Anyway, microchips have been around for a long time. So long in fact, that they have become very much a part of our everyday lives. Microchips are in cell phones, debit and credit cards and even during automobile production in order to track that automobile’s progress on the assembly line.

Yup, they’re everywhere, whether we think about it or not. Oh, as of last year Canada also put the RFID to work by putting it on our passports. What that means is every time we cross the border, data about that crossing is collected and stored away. Don’t ask me where because I really can’t tell you.

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a minute. While I have no objection whatsoever to defending our borders, there’s something inside of me which is a little bit squeamish about giving government too much information.

Basically, we’re being tracked. By government.

Scary? It is to me! I’m not saying all RFIDs are bad. In fact, left in honest hands they are a good thing for our world. It smoothes the way for transactions and even in airports helps us get on our way easier than in Old School days when everything was processed by hand and not scanned.

RFIDs can be lifesaving. There is an RFID out there that is implanted into a person with diabetes. It’s a glucose monitoring chip. What a wonderful idea. And imagine how an implanted chip which has all your medical history might possibly save your life one day. If you can’t speak for yourself and explain your health issues to the health care professional treating you, the chip can (metaphorically speaking). Oh, and that specific chip falls under the realm of biometric technology.

According to http://www.biometrics.gov/documents/biointro.pdf , biometric technology is “used in the description of biometric systems (e.g. face recognition or iris recognition) relating to their fundamental function.”

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It’s claimed that within years we will no longer have a need for credit cards, debit cards or even cash. All we will have to do is scan our fingerprint and the transaction is done. That’s all well and good until you stop to consider the implications of that if that technology was to fall into the wrong hands of a person possessed of pure evil intent. Or, a heavy-handed government intent on knowing all about its people.

Imagine how our lives would change and the destruction that could be had should such a scenario unfold.

Yeah, I realize this column is starting to sound like George Orwell’s novel, 1984, in which pervasive government surveillance, and subsequent public exploitation make for a threatening and scary read, but it’s something to consider. In order to protect ourselves from such threats, as far-fetched as it might seem to some of you, we must ensure that strong legislation is in place to protect against the very thing we all dread - government spying.

I’m not saying throw the baby out with the bathwater. Far from it. Let’s instead arm ourselves with knowledge.

Should the time come when we are offered an implanted chip, for whatever the reason, nor no matter how good the idea sounds at the time, let’s seriously consider if that’s something we want.

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To the leaders of my province

Editor’s Note: This opinion piece was sent to the Castlegar News for publication. Our running this piece doesn’t in any way indicdate the newspaper’s stance on this issue, but we felt it added to the discussion. We would also love to hear other opinions on this important issue.

to bring long term prosperity by not only keeping us fed, but by keeping currency in local circulation. Everyone needs to eat, and right now more than 95 per cent of the $25 billion BC consumers spend annually on food leaves the province! We’re bleeding money!

And there’s no need to bleed. I can I am a 34-year-old farmer in the grow almost everything we need, right Southern Interior working with my here, right now. We can keep at least wife and son to build a business grow- $10 billion in BC very fast if the goving and selling food. ernment conspired with us instead of We do not have the finances to own against us. Imagine the impacts... farmland, so we operLook at my customers: alate entirely on leased most all of them are profesparcels. Because large sionals, many working out of “Look at my agribusiness and govprovince or out of country, customers: almost ernment subsidies to bringing money to my small all of them are the industrial food town in the Kootenays. It’s professionals, many system keep food my job, and the job of other working out of prices incredibly low, local business people, to keep province or out of it is very difficult to that money going round and country, bringing compete in the marround right here in BC! money to my small ket.

Your ALR proposal is a ditown in We small, local saster waiting to happen. the Kootenays. farmers distinguish My farm depends on the i n g well-to-do folks who have bought ourselves by offermuch higher quality produce—vege- farmland for an estate but with no tables and various meats in my case— plans (or knowledge) for how to use with more nutrients, more flavour, it. Not being able to develop on it enmore humane livestock management, sures that they are willing to cooperate better soil management, quicker turn- with farmers such as myself. Of course around, happier employees, and so on. they would like to develop it. They We also add vibrancy and resilience to would make more money. If you allow our local economy. them building and subdivision rights, Perhaps what many fail to realize will they be willing to cooperate with is that our farm—and the many oth- me and the legion of up-and-coming er young farms just now sprouting all young farmers who I collaborate with over the countryside—are the founda- and mentor every day? tion of our future economy, the ones No. And farmers like me all over the we’ll need once we’re left with tooth- province will lose any chance we ever picks for forests, and gaping holes in had of owning a farm, because farmthe ground. land will not only crumble into postWith all the mills shutting down, age stamps, but prices will skyrocket. the best solution on the table is a couYour Bill 24 is not a long term propple thousand measly, temporary jobs osition. Even the faintest notion of a to build a pipeline that carries a grave possibility of development—like Bill risk to water and land? Very, very silly. 24 threatens with its two-tier approach Our local food economy guarantees to the ALR—directly impacts my abileye care professionals

ity to lease land, grow amazing food, and sell it for reasonable prices despite heavy competition from a global market.

My farm also depends on being able to secure farm status for these same wealthy landowners. It’s my way of compensating them for the use of their land (by lowering their taxes) without having to incur an expense that cuts into my already slim margins.

Between the ALR and farm status assessments, that is about ALL the government has ever done for me and others who, despite the challenges, continue to work hard to ensure food security, local employment, and a strengthened local economy. The reality is that the BC and federal governments make my life harder, loading small producers with unreasonable restrictions and bureaucracy, and we get nothing comparable to the hefty handouts and tax breaks large industrial farmers receive.

The ALR and farm status being all the government has ever done for us, now you’d like to start eroding that too?

Shame on you. You risk the future of all our children for your political gain and the financial greed of the minority you serve in the name of “democracy.”

Shame on you.

You claim to speak for the “everyday Canadian.” Not the ones I speak with, and I speak with more than you do! Or at least I actually LISTEN. I can guarantee that. My job depends on widespread networking with regular folks.

This hardly seems to be required for political leadership.

No, my so-called leaders, you clearly listen to and speak on behalf of a monied elite. Prove to me otherwise and scrap this bill.

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Community Calendar

Upcoming 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.

7 p.m. – Rummoli.

Thursday 2 p.m. (April 17) tea dance.

Friday 10 a.m. Qi Gong.

Open weekdays 9-4 p.m. for coffee.

April 10: 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.

April 10: Robson Community Memorial Church Society - AGM April 10 at 7 p.m. - Robson Community Church, 2953 Waldie Ave. April 12: The Castlegar Legion L.A. Tea will be held at 12:30 p.m.

Everyone is welcome.

ApriL 15: The Kootenay Colum-

bia Seniors Housing Cooperative (KCSHC) is holding a General Membership Meeting at 7 p.m. at the Castlegar & District Recreation & Aquatic Centre in the Kootenay Room, 2101 - 6th Avenue.

April 16: The Castlegar & District Hospital Auxiliary Society AGM in the Education Room of the Castlegar Health Centre at 10 a.m.

April 16: ‘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 3650150 or castlegargardenclubinfo@ shaw.ca April 18: There will be a Good Friday service at Kinnaird Park Community Church on Friday, April 18 at 6:30 pm. This will be a special multi-church Good Friday Service to celebrate what unites us April 18-21: The Treasure Shop will be closed in observance of Easter week-end, re-opening Tuesday, April 22. The Silent Auction is full of items to delight everyone especially with Easter and Mother’s Day coming soon. The last day for this Silent Auction is Saturday, May 3rd.

Thursday, April 10, 2014 Castlegar News 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.

April 26: 9th Annual Spring Fling 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Come and celebrate spring in downtown Castlegar at Kinsmen Park. There will be lots going on, including 3 on 3 hockey, vendors in the park, entertainment, kid’s games and more.

For more information call Peter at 250-365-5655 April 27: Season Opening from 10 am to 5 pm at the Doukhobor Discovery Centre, 112 Heritage Way, (Across from the Castlegar Airport) For more informatoin contact at doukhobor.museum@ gmail.com or by phone at 2 5 0 365-5327.

MAY 3: Castlegar Garden Clubs annual plant sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Railway Museum. Exciting, exotic, edible plants. Anything you can possibly need to get your garden growing.

MAY 3: West Kootenay Family Historians Society genealogy workshop ``Tracing Your Family Tree`` will held at Selkirk College. Register through the college. Info: wkfhs@shaw.ca or www.wkfamilyhistorians.wordpress.com.

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 per exhibitor or farm. ATM on site and Great food concession. More info: r_dsmith@shaw.ca or 250-3657273.

MAY 7: Castlegar United Church Book Club Discussion will be held at 7 p.m. The book being discussed is Remembering the Bones by Frances Itani. Come with a memory that is triggered by reading this and a photo May 7: Friends of the Castlegar Library, Travel Series will be held at 7 p.m. at the Castlegar Library.

Renowned photographer Jim Ford will present India Travels Part two.

By donation.

May 17: 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: 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 please contact Cathy at the USCC Brilliant Cultural Centre Office at 250-365-3613 or usccbcc@shaw.ca

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Ongoing 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 p.m.

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 David’s Church Contact number 250-608-2227 Selkirk WeaVERS AND SPINNERS GUILD meets the third Wednesday 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. 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.

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day 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Friday and Saturday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Please note: Accepting donation on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Phone: 250-365-7317. www.castlegarhospitalauxiliary. org 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.

1995 Columbia Ave Trail 250-364-1208

free hot meal at the sharing dinner pot at Cadet Hall, 8th Ave, Castlegar (2 blocks from library) Tues. at noon.

FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL COUNSELLING for problem gambling; Castlegar Community Services Call 250608-2254.

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

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.

tops group meets every wednesday 8:30-10am Kinnaird Hall, 2320 Columbia Ave. Round table discussion. Get motivated to eat healthy, lose weight. Monthly fee $10. More info call 365-7956.

New to Canada? Settlement services provides eligible newcomers with information about community services or preparing for citizenship. Call 250-687-4714 or email welcometocastlegar@gmail.com.

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 250-687-0484. Thurs. at 8 p.m. (Jim at 250-365-6216) and Sat. at 8 p.m (Len at 365-7805).

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.

Darts: 4- on Thursdays, new signedin players welcome.

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 250-365-3168 or Eileen 250365-3674.

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 250365-5428, email janice@underthesunyoga.ca

TOASTMASTERS MEETINGS 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.

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. friday 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.

USCC Cultural Interpretive Society meets Monday and Wednesday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Doukhobor Arts and Crafts Centre, 820 Markova Rd., beside the Brilliant Cultural Centre.

Mom’s Support Group All moms welcome to this loosely structured group supporting challenges of being a mom. No referral required.

More info: Sandi McCreight 250365-2104 ext. 34

English as a Second Language programs Classes for adults, Conversation Club, Family Dropin for families with young children, 1 to 1 tutoring. Free. More info call Alana at 250-304-6862.

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 1-877-2584133 or email info@ccfoffice.org.

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!

Please send community calendar items to newsroom@ castlegarnews. com or post them online at castlegarnews.com

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Union speaks to job action Editor: Like all of you, teachers only want the best for their students.

Despite bargaining for more than a year with the government there has been little progress made at the negotiating table.

We have been waiting, very patiently, for the government to provide the necessary funding required for us to move forward in achieving a negotiated collective agreement.

Instead, they have attempted to remove, yet again, the important provisions for class size and composition and minimum levels of specialist teachers that the BC Supreme Court restored. As a result teachers have voted 89 percent in favour of job action.

Local teachers concur with the comments made by BCTF President, Jim Iker, after our strike vote: “As teachers, we do not take job action, or even a vote on job action, lightly. We care deeply about our schools, our students, and their families.

Many of us are parents or grandparents ourselves.

BC teachers remain committed to negotiating a deal at the table. That is our goal.

But once again, it depends on developments at the negotiat-

ing table. I encourage you to reach out to your local MLA and tell them to work with us to get that deal negotiated at the table.

I want to thank our parents for the work that they do with their children and their support of us.”

How you can get involved and help: • Talk to your child’s/grandchild’s teacher(s) about the supports they need to help our students succeed.

• Check out www.aFairDeal.ca where you can quickly and easily “Have your say” in a letter to the Minister of Education and your MLA. The site also provides quick access to a great deal of information on the issues around bargaining.

• Talk to friends, relatives, and others in the community about the importance of an agreement that is fair for teachers and that will provide better support for our students.

Five quick facts about any potential job action we may be forced into: 1. A strike vote is a normal occurrence during negotiations of collective agreements and helps apply pressure to both parties during negotiations. Our hope is that a settlement will be reached without

job action being necessary.

2. Whatever happens next will depend entirely on progress at the negotiating table.

3. If a first stage of job action does become necessary, it will have no impact on students’ learning. Teachers will continue to be in classrooms, teaching, preparing lessons, and assessing students. We will continue participating in voluntary activities, writing report cards and communicating with parents.

4. If at some point talks stall or the government won’t make fair and reasonable proposals, rotating strikes would be the next step.

5. We’ve made a commitment that any full-scale strike will require another province-wide vote of the BCTF membership.

Be assured that BC teachers are strongly committed to reaching a negotiated agreement with government. We truly appreciate all the support we continue to receive from all of you to help us achieve this goal.

Andrew M. Davidoff, President, Kootenay Columbia Teachers Union

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MP concerned about Canada Post changes This letter was sent to the Castlegar News for Publication

To The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport I am writing to express my grave concerns about the changes to service that Canada Post is in the process of implementing in several communities in my riding of BC Southern Interior. These changes threaten jobs, limit access to the post office for my constituents and reduce Canada Post staff morale.

Canada Post is representing the need for these changes to the public with a rationale that perpetuates mistruths about their purpose and necessity. Here are several examples from my riding: In the town of Osoyoos (population 5,000) Canada Post has opened a franchise postal outlet in a Pharmasave drugstore directly across the street from the main post office.

In the town of Rossland (population 3,500) Canada Post is proposing to open a new “high traffic dealership outlet” in order to “improve service for customers in the market to be served.” At the same time, Canada Post is proposing to downsize the corporate retail outlet in Rossland, a move described by management as a “new smaller retail model.”

This “model” will eliminate 1.5 retail positions and place all retail products behind the clerk in a customer service window wicket.

Canada Post has eliminated Saturday service in many of the smaller and rural post offices in my riding, including Balfour, Christina Lake, Crescent Valley, Slocan Park and South Slocan.

Canada Post has reduced the hours of service in the Trail and Castlegar post offices by opening at 9 am rather than 8:30.

Canada Post is pitching the necessity for these changes across Canada as good business practice in the face of declining profits, the loss of letter post revenue and more competition for parcel services. It defies logic that the best way to complete in the marketplace is to reduce hours of business, withdraw services from communities and go into direct competition with oneself.

Reality check: According to the Canada Post website, the corporation posted profits in every year from 2009 to 2012 with the exception of 2011, when it locked out its workers. It would seem that Canada Post is determined to undermine itself by raising costs, cutting services and driving away customers in an ill-concealed attempt to privatize the corporation.

Minister, the loss of well-paid, union Canada Post jobs in the small communities that I represent will be

devastating not only to the individuals whose livelihoods are threatened, but to small business and service industries that rely on customers to stay vital. The reduction in hours of service at corporate retail outlets and the opening of franchise outlets will not serve customers, employees or communities well.

At a recent public forum in my riding, the Mayor of Castlegar, the Executive Director of the Castlegar Chamber of Commerce, the coordinator of a seniors’ support network and a representative from the CUPW union local all spoke out against community mail boxes, increases in postal rates and the reduction in staffing and hours at the local post office.

If such a cross section of individuals in this small community are united in opposition to Canada Post’s plans, who is left to speak in favour of them except the government and the corporation, both of whom should be working for the best interests of Canadians.

I strongly urge you to re-examine the plans of Canada Post to downsize postal outlets, downgrade services and eliminate well-paid union jobs. My constituents are not interested in being sold something that they neither want nor need.

Alex Atamanenko, MP BC Southern Interior

Alberta decision is good news for all Canadians Editor: Last week’s Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench decision to uphold the province’s ban on private health insurance for medically necessary services is good news for Alberta, and for all Canadians.

The court was not persuaded that wait times in Alberta are linked to the province’s ban on private insurance that duplicates what is covered under Medicare.

A similar, much broader, constitutional challenge to Medicare is scheduled to go to trial in BC Supreme Court this September. The case is driven by Dr. Brian Day, owner of the Vancouver-based Cambie Surgery Centre, a for-profit surgical clinic known for unlawfully billing patients for health care services.

Dr. Day is seeking to strike down BC’s rules that protect fair and equal access to care by prohibiting doctors from charging patients extra for services already covered under our provincial insurance plan.

He’s also taking aim at BC’s ban on duplicate private health insurance.

If Dr. Day wins in B.C., those laws will inevitably be struck across Canada, undermining our entire universal public health care system.

Similarly to arguments made by the plaintiff in the Alberta case, Dr. Day argues that wait times would improve by striking down Medicare laws.

But evidence from Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Europe and the UK shows the opposite: a two-

tier system leads to longer wait times and worse health outcomes. Only those who can afford to pay have shorter wait times when they buy their way to the front of the line. Everyone else waits longer because doctors can only treat one patient at a time.

I’m encouraged to see last week’s Alberta court decision and hope for a similar outcome in B.C. this fall.

Canada does not need health reform through an endrun in the courts, driven by for-profit clinic owners.

We need evidence-based improvements in the public system to reduce wait times for elective surgeries for everyone.

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Thanks to the Volunteers

Editor: During National Volunteer Week, April 6-12, I would like to send a heartfelt thank-you to everyone who volunteers in our community.

Volunteers provide an outstanding example of selflessness that others can look up to, and are the foundation of the strength in our community.

They are the people who we turn to in a time in need; they are neighbours who support us, and the courageous that fight for us.

This is a time to celebrate those dedicated volunteers who give to make this the kind and supportive community we know it to be.

I especially would like to thank those I work directly with at the Canadian Cancer Society. You are among our most valuable ambassadors and assets, and continue to be at the heart of the Canadian Cancer Society.

Happy National Volunteer Week!

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Kinnaird Church of God is moving forward and looking to the future as they recover from the fire that damaged much of their building on March 18.

The arson fire started in the library in the back basement area of the church.

The smoke damage throughout the building was extensive.

Lee M. Wilding, 19, of Castlegar has been arrested in the case and the next hearing is set for April 14.

Most of the building needs to be gutted clear to the outer sheeting.

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The clean-up and restoration process has already begun.

The contract for the rebuilding phase will go out to local businesses the end of April.

The church’s insurance policy is covering the costs.

The congregation has been meeting at

the Castlegar Christian Fellowship. Pastor Gordon Malcolm generously offered to share the building until the Kinnaird Church of God can return to its own building. The congregation is hoping that will happen by Christmas.

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tor, Reverend Cynthia Dillen Pelletier has been touched by the support of the faith community.

“I am excited about what God is doing in the community. We are all on the same team. It is a blessing to come together in unity and prayer,” Rev. Pelletier said.

A heartfelt thank you!

On behalf of the congregation of the Kinnaird Church of God, I would like to extend thanks to the individuals who reported the fire.

To Castlegar Fire Chief, Gerry Rempel, Deputy Fire Chief, Sam Lattanzio and their team of some 19 firefighters who worked round the clock to contain and extinguish the blaze - thank you for fighting for our building like it was your own!

To our city’s finest - The Kootenay Boundary Regional Detachment General Investigation Section, The Castlegar Crime Reduction Unit in Castlegar, as well as the General Duty Members of the RCMP in Castlegar - Thank you for all you do to keep our city safe!

To Pastor Gordon Malcolm and the congregation of Castlegar Christian Fellowship who have so warmly and graciously opened your hearts and their doors to us while we

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Impala leaps impressively to the top contemporary style favoured by The 2014 Chevrolet Impala is the many competitors. Its lines actubest domestic sedan ever, really? ally lean closer towards classy, That was the question front of rather than sporty. mind when I heard such a boast Let’s open the driver’s door. As its from a General Motors execuoutward appearance suggests, tive recently. Well, he’s paid to it is roomy inside with Business say that, I thought, but then he Class legroom in the rear! And the backed up the assertion with business class theme continues something that surprised me more.

After spending a with the use of quality materials throughout.

The hypercritical Consumer ReControls are logically placed ports organization had just given week in an Impala, I have to admit it and easy to operate with one the full-size sedan a 95-point score: No other domestic car had softened my cynicism exception. The standard infotainment system, which features an ever topped the sedans ratings to the point of almost eight-inch touch screen, is not in 20 years of rating cars by buying the hype. nearly as intuitive as I would like. bothsegment and style. And, just I would need to spend an hour to offer a bit more perspective to Keith Morgan with the manual to get it to perthis remarkable score: the fourform for me. The reason I don’t door was just behind the expendo that ahead of time is because I want to test sive Tesla Model S ultra-luxury hatchback with these systems against my iPad/iPod. Apple is 99 points and the BMW 1 Series coupe at 97. the benchmark. Get over it, guys! Mimic Apple After spending a week in an Impala, I have rather than try to reinvent the wheel and come to admit it softened my cynicism to the point up with a pale imitation. There’s a nifty secuof almost buying the hype. Explanation of my rity feature offered though that I must praise. continued reservations to follow.

The screen emerges from the dash, revealing It wouldn’t take much imagination for designers a small storage bin that can be secured with a to turn out a more handsome Impala than its four-digit code. predecessor. But this long-looking car manages Let’s roll. The tester was equipped with a to look sharp and streamlined but not so overly 3.6-litre V6 DI with FlexFuel capability, including aggressive in stance, which is more often the

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I headed straight for Highway One and it positively purred along the long, clear stretches open to the daytime driver. Great acceleration in take-off and passing with limited lean and sway when cornering at speed.

Back in urban madness, it offered a good view of fast encroaching vehicles from side streets and the rear. I mention this because I expected the sleek window profiles might hinder views, especially to the rear. Hence, it was also not as much of a beast to park at the supermarket as I had feared. Light steering also assisted in that manouevre.

On the urban performance front, the transmission took the annoyance out of stop-go traffic.

Have to think it was gulping gas though in smoothing out the urban trek.

The Impala with the V6 starts at $32,945 (around $3,000 more than the 4-cylinder-equipped versions) but the test car options, which included rear park assist, rear vision camera, collision and lane departure alerts, premium audio, sunroof, added another $7,000. It will compete with the Dodge Charger and Ford Taurus domestically and a host of imports.

Now to my reservations: the fuel economy for the V6 is 11.1/6.9L 100km (city/highway) and while that is not bad for a large car, it’s not the best in its segment. The four-cylinder eco version is impressive at 8.7/5.8L 100km (city/ highway). That said,I don’t think fuel economy will be a deal breaker for most people.

My continued reservations really boil down to reliability. It’s a brand new car and we should wait a couple or three years before anointing this car as the best domestic sedan ever. That caution should not stop you from taking one for a spin. keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca

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backside is very low with your knees pointing up.

This produces a sporty feel initially but on longer trips, the lack of adjustment prevents the driver from being able to stretch their legs.

The dash has been updated to include a MyFord Touch screen for radio, phone, navigation and climate functions. The screen is rather small and far away from the driver, which makes accessing the small, virtual buttons on the screen a challenge. However, it does look much better than the older Fiesta dash.

The ST comes standard with very powerful front seat heaters, automatic climate control, a fat leather steering wheel with redundant radio controls and a leather covered manual shifter. The back seat has always been tight in the Fiesta; this is perfect for a single person or couple, not the best for a family.

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Ford has done an excellent job of using its worldwide expertise to bring some very practical, yet fun to drive, small cars to North America.

Using Europeans to build the Ford Focus and Fiesta for a worldwide market enabled the manufacturer to bring these superb handling cars virtually unchanged to our shores. On top of that, Ford is also selling their sportiest ST versions of both these cars. The Focus ST was introduced last year and this year we get the Fiesta ST “hot hatch”.

I’ve been a huge fan of the Fiesta. In fact, I prefer it to the bigger Focus, it is a perfect city runabout with go-cart like handling and a stylish little package.

Looks For 2014, all Fiesta models get a minor facelift with a new front This Fiesta ST grille and headlights. is a gem in the The ST is easy to spot because of the black subcompact class, honeycomb grille with delivering great an ST badge, bigger al- economy, fabulous loy wheels, a rear spoil- interior and plenty er hanging over the rear of smiles. window, a bigger rear air diffuser with twin ex- Zack Spencer haust tips and blacked out trim around the windows. The ST looks like it means business. There are two exterior options that might be worth the money. Upgraded paint colours like ‘Molten Orange’ or ‘Green Envy Metallic’ cost $400 and the smoked grey wheels with red brake calipers cost $500 more. The base ST at $24,999 comes very well equipped and is ready to cause some trouble.

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In such a small car, this engine lets the driver do pretty much anything at will. Want to pass on the highway? No problem. Want to scoot away from a traffic light? No effort at all. This really is a car that does everything very well, including getting good fuel economy when the throttle is used lightly: using only 7.8L/100km in the city and 5.6L on the highway.

Verdict At $24,999, the price might seem a bit steep for a subcompact car but this little machine comes almost fully loaded for that price. The options available are not “must have” items so the price can be kept in check. This Fiesta ST is a gem in the subcompact class, delivering great economy, fabulous interior and plenty of smiles. The ST just delivers much bigger smiles.

Zack.spencer@drivewaybc.ca The Lowdown Power: 1.6L turbo with 197hp Fill-up: 7.9L/5.6L/100km (city/highway) Sticker price: $24,999

Inside The first thing that pops right out on the ST interior are the two heavily bolstered Recaro sports seats. These are not meant for big people, you just won’t fit. They are snug and supportive but lack some simple, yet important adjustments. The front of the seat sits much higher than the back so your

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Confessions of a Curber Thank goodness, the stolen vehicle was behind me.

Did I feel bad? Yes. Does it make me a bad person for selling a stolen vehicle? Probably.

But to outsiders, my life hasn’t changed. I’m still the same old Walt. Oh, if they only knew.

I was on a roll. To my disbelief, I’d sold seven cars already. I guess you could say it was a part of me now – I “flip” cars on the side.

And, I was branching out – with a truck and camper. The truck had been rebuilt. It was roadworthy again. I even had the inspection records to prove it. And the camper? That was marketing genius.

When I put it up for sale, I fibbed. But only a little bit.

“Truck for sale. Fixed after fender bender, looks new. Includes camper. It’s been in an accident, so I’m selling both for a low price. Great for family adventures. Call if interested.”

Shortly after, I got a call. The man had a distinct, charming accent. He asked me what a “fender bender” was. I explained that it was a small accident. He seemed pleased and asked to meet me the next day. I assumed he was relatively new to the country, so I thought this would be an easy sale.

Boy was I wrong!

He’d gone to “new immigrant” welcome classes, where they shared information about life in Canada.

I think this was where he developed an interest in camping Canadian style.

He knew all the right questions to ask. But, I

gave him all the wrong answers.

And, I didn’t tell him the camper was way too heavy for the truck to be safe.

He also asked for a vehicle history report. I pulled the CarProof report out. I mean, I had nothing to hide. He asked me what “rebuilt*” meant. I told him that, because of the small accident, the transmission needed to be rebuilt. Oh, but I’d altered the sections detailing the amount of damage.

Judging from his English skills, I’m sure he didn’t understand the difference. At least he was trying. He got an “A” for effort.

I hope he figures out that the truck and camper would be unsafe on the road when he gets it fully loaded with passengers, fuel and gear. Good thing I have my “no returns” policy!

Yes, I know what you’re all thinking. This is the lowest of the low.

But you have to understand. I was slightly manic about this whole thing. At this point, I would do anything to make a sale and get myself another wallet full of cash.

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Two Trail players have committed to playing for the Selkirk Saints for next season.

Trail’s Ryan Edwards committed last week and Danny Vlanich just committed this week.

Edwards is a 6-foot-2, 190 pound centre who is completing his fourth and final season of junior hockey with the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League’s Beaver Valley Nitehawks.

Edwards led Beaver Valley in scoring this season with 31 goals and 84 points in 50 regular season games, with his points total good for fourth overall in the KIJHL. The 20-year old has also played a key role in the Nitehawks’ run to the 2014 league finals, as his 13 goals and 30 points through three playoff rounds led all KIJHL skaters. Overall, Edwards places fourth on the KIJHL’s career scoring leaderboard with 96 goals and 249 points in 171 career games. He has added another 91 points in 61 playoff games.

“We’re thrilled to be adding another top local player in Ryan,” says Saints head coach Jeff Dubois. “His offensive production in the KIJHL speaks for itself, and he’s also proven himself as a very capable two-way player and penalty killer whose size and strength bring an added dimension beyond his scoring and playmaking abilities. I see Ryan being a valuable addition to our team who can make substantial contributions as a first-year player in our league next season.”

Edwards has also spent time in the BCHL with the Trail Smoke Eaters and Vernon Vipers, scoring three times and totaling nine points in 19 games during the 2011/12 and 2012/13 seasons.

“I’m looking forward to furthering my education at Selkirk College and having the opportunity to play a higher caliber of hockey on a team that has become a dominant force in the BCIHL,” says Edwards, who describes himself as an intense, hard-working playmaker. “My goals are to get a good start towards my degree and to be a top forward that can contribute both offensively and defensively and help Selkirk win another Championship.”

“We’re excited for Ryan as he looks to tackle his next challenge in hockey playing for the Saints,” says Beaver Valley head coach Terry Jones. “We know he will bring his skill, work ethic and leadership abilities in helping Selkirk College continue with their winning tradition.”

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McLean Keraiff (in red) shows the anatomy of a swing, while Noel Major bats opposite.

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Spring training starts for West Kootenay Rebels Derek Kaye Castlegar News Reporter

Rebels with a cause The West Kootenay Rebels are getting ready for the upcoming season.

The under 14 girls team were busy batting, sliding, pitching and going through its stretches in Castlegar last Saturday.

For the players, it was their first practise of the season.

The team was just chosen and try-outs were held the weekend before.

The players are from all over the West Kootenay, including Castlegar, Trail and Beaver Valley.

The first tournment of the season is at the end of April in Kelowna.

One of the first orders of business at the practice was working on sliding.

“The girls wanted to get dirty,” said Derek Hipwell, assistant coach. “We did a bunch of in-fielding, where we were judging girls for positional play” The team currently has five pitchers, which is important given new rules where pitchers are allowed to throw for a maximum of three innings. The youngest member of the team, Sydney Sherstobitoff, is only eleven, but tried out for the older team because there was no team in her age group.

“That she is, and she wants to be short stop.

It all fits,” said Hipwell when asked if she was the smallest player.

The goal for the season is to compete at the B.C. Provincials in the B Division in July. Last year the team competed in the C division.

“The girls have moved up a little bit and grown up so we are hoping for more.” Hipwell said. “We are going to go meet some good competition. The girls are a big improvement over last year. I have some pretty good expectations that we will do pretty well this year.”

However, Hipwell also stressed that keeping the game fun for the girls was the real focus.

“We’re here for fun.” Hipwell said.

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Above: Leanne Zaitsoff steadies for contact between the ball and bat, while Sydney Sherstobitoff watches.

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Youth soccer training sessions have already started in Castlegar. These youngers were enjoying the nicer weather as they were getting ready for the upcoming season.

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Youth players ready to kick off soccer season this great game.”

CMSA has been providing the oversight for Whitecaps indoor development camps and coaching sessions since February 6.

The Castlegar News caught up with an anonymous soccer mom for an exclusive insight into the back action of the game.

“My children are very ecstatic that soccer is starting; all three play in U/13 house and rep, U/11 and U/8,” she said.

Registration is almost completely full for this season. However CMSA will have a booth set up on Monday, April 14 at Twin Rivers field at Millennium Park for last opportunities to register any soccer players who still wish to participate.

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Are you going to the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil June 12 to July 13? If you are or even if you can’t make it, you can get primed for the soccer season this Monday April 14 when the Castlegar Minor Soccer Association starts their season with its first game at 4:30pm with U/4 teams playing on the pitch at Millennium Park with more games following that day and through the week for youth teams of all ages.

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Two million added to Kootenay hospital reserve by regional hospital board greg nesteroff Castlegar News Reporter

Another $2 million will be added to a capital reserve this year for major health care upgrades in the West Kootenay Boundary, even as hospital taxes drop.

The regional hospital district board, which pays 40 per cent of capital improvements, chose that amount last week over three other options presented by treasurer Stuart Horn: zero, $500,000, or $1 million, each of which would result in a tax de-

crease because Interior Health is asking for about $900,000 less this year. The option endorsed by the board will mean a 16.4 per cent tax break.

The reserve is revisited annually. The board also set aside $2 million last year, bringing the total to $5.7 million.

East Shore director Garry Jackman, who made both the original motion to create the reserve three years ago and the motion last week to maintain the same contribution said it’s intended to “respond to any unexpected requests to partner

in a major planning process for the future of acute care in this hospital district. It’s a message to the province: if they want to put up money and do something for us in the long term, we’re ready.”

Interior Health says such a planning process is at least two to three years away (see related story).

But Jackman said he also wants to look at paying down debt, as the East Kootenay hospital district has done. Its tax base is now able to support major renovations and expansions

without needing to borrow, he said.

He added that while they could reduce taxes even more by placing less in reserves, the hospital district has a responsibility to consider long-term needs “While I’d like to leave as much money in the public’s pocket, we are so far behind on the big picture that this is a decision we need to take. We’re telling people you will pay now or you will pay much more later,” he said.

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came from Trail director Robert Cacchioni, who argued the reserve has grown large enough.

However, others including rural Slocan Valley director Walter Popoff and New Denver’s Henning Von Krogh said they wanted to take advantage of the opportunity to maximize reserves without increasing taxes.

The reserve is capped at $10 million. Once it reaches that point, the board would have to pass a resolution if it wanted to add more.

The hospital district’s annual budget is about $7 million.

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Regional hospital planning on hold Interior Health says a regional planning process to refurbish or replace old hospitals in West Kootenay Boundary remains two to three years away but in the meantime it’s considering improvements to the layout of the regional hospital in Trail.

Todd Mastel, the health authority’s business support director, and Ingrid Hampf, acute health services administrator, delivered the news to the regional hospital district last week.

“We’re not in a position to start regional planning based on the availability of capital dollars,” Mastel said. “But we do need to look at current pressures and challenges at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital, especially in ambulatory care, pharmacy, and emergency services.”

It comes after a report last November indicated that a thorough overhaul of the Trail hospital would cost about $44 million while replacing it within its existing footprint would cost about $84 million. Kootenay Lake Hospital in Nelson, meanwhile, could use about $30 million worth of repairs and has an estimated replacement value of $63 million.

But Mastel said it doesn’t make sense to start planning their replacements knowing they would be a long way from securing provincial funding. Cost estimates and other information would likely get dated, he said.

“The interim measure of looking at what we need to do to sustain regional services in Trail is the next best step. Knowing functional needs at all of our sites, it is the next priority for the health authority within Kootenay Boundary.”

For instance, Mastel said despite the addition of an ambulatory care wing in 2001, those services are provided at several locations throughout the facility. They would prefer to have everything in one place.

Hampf said the health authority will pay for the planning, which is in its very early stages.

Eventually the hospital district will be asked to kick in 40 per cent of the capital cost.

“We are going to see if there are opportuni-

ties to improve our flow,” Hampf said. “Interior Health is committed to putting those operating dollars in.”

She said by the hospital board’s next meeting in June they should have a better handle on timeframes and other details, but a final proposal won’t be ready till fall.

Rural Castlegar director Gord Zaitsoff said he was disappointed to hear the larger planning process is on hold, as he expected it would be underway by now.

(The City of Castlegar has hired former city manager and regional district administrator Jim Gustafson to gather input from local governments in the region on a strategic plan for acute care, but Nelson and Trail declined to take part for fear of upsetting the status quo.)

Nelson mayor John Dooley asked if any improvements are planned for Kootenay Lake Hospital but was told that since it recently received a new emergency room, the health authority is now focusing on Trail.

The hospital board also urged Interior Health to get on with upgrades to the emergency room at Arrow Lakes Hospital in Nakusp.

The project didn’t make it onto this year’s list of funding requests, but remains on the books for next year.

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In a press release this week, RCMP warned the public of fraudulent telephone calls in which the caller identifies themselves as an RCMP officer calling to collect fines or income taxes or a variety of other scam tactics.

“Be aware: the RCMP does not contact individuals for the purpose of collecting fines or taxes and NEVER asks the public to make a payment over the telephone,” said Gordon Sims, Crime Prevention Officer at the RCMP’s Trail & Greater District Detachment.

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Thanks to the kind elderly gentleman for holding a door open for me, Chivalry lives.

Thanks to Kath & Roger for all your help & work on removing those dangerous posts in my yard.

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Ford will present India Travels Part two. This is sponsored by Friends of the Castlegar Library and will be held at 7 p.m. at the Castlegar Library. Admission by donation.

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The next Castlegar luncheon for West Kootenay Women in Business will be held at the Kootenay Gallery on Thursday April 10 from 11:30-1:30.

Back by popular demand for the luncheons will be Marketing on a Budget, by Pamela Clausen from Community Futures.

This meeting will provide us with the opportunity to share ideas, chat, and learn from each other.

Don’t forget to bring business cards to give to the other members.

If you are planning to attend please RSVP to Rebecca by Monday, April 7 at rebecca@kfsinc.ca. The cost of lunch is still $16 including tax, tip and lunch.

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RENTAL OPPORTUNITY Space for rent in our busy Hair Salon.

There will be lots to do on April 26 at Kinsmen Park in Castlegar.

Spring Fling runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and organizers are inviting people from all over the Kootenays to come down and help celebrate the oncoming of spring.

Events include 3 on 3 hockey, vendors in the park, entertainment, kid’s games and more. For more information call Peter at 250-365-5655

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Castlegar’s Stanley Humphries didn’t fare too well in the controversial Fraser Institute’s annual secondary school rankings.

The report, released Tuesday, ranked Stanley Humphries at 213 out of 293 secondary schools across the province.

The current rankings cover the 20122013. Schools are ranked based on the average provincial mark achieved by the school’s students in grades 10, 11 and 12 in the courses where the provincial exam is mandatory. Mandatory exams include Mathematics 10, Science 10, English 10, Social Studies 11 and English 12.

Stanley Humphries was ranked at 213 with an overall rating of 5.1. The average exam mark achieved by students on the Provincial exams was 67.5 which is very consistent to the scores from the previ-

ous three years.

The percentage of failed exams improved from last year dropping from 10.3 to 9.6.

The report shows that Stanley Humphries has a graduation rate of 92.2 and a delayed advancement rate of 16.6.

J. L. Crowe Secondary School in Trail had very similar average exam marks and failed exam percentages to Stanley Humphries but had better graduation and delayed advancement rates pushing their overall rating to 5.5 and their rank to 182.

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Nelson scored better than the provincial average in most categories giving them an overall rating of 6.8 and a ranking of 91.

The rankings are widely dismissed by educators and administrators as a limited and misleading measure of a school’s worth.

“The Fraser report should be viewed as a snap shot of results.

I don’t agree with using those results for rankings,” said Aaron McKenzie, Principal of Stanley Humphries.

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Mountainview Realty Ltd. Credit Union Castlegar Date: Saturday, April 19, 2014 The top interior • L.Soligo and Associates Ltd. • Royal Canadian Legion Time: 6:30 PM (doors open at 5:30 PM) • Yule Anderson Chartered school was Kelowna • Dr. Daan C. Kuiper Location: Brilliant Cultural Centre Accountants • Kootenay Smile Studio – Christian at 20th and (children 5 & under FREE) Ihns Cost: $10 Dr. • McDonalds EVENT Peter Lawczynski & Dr. Yuro - FUNDRAISER the top Kootenay • City of Castlegar school was Elkford Tickets available at the door or at Turning Pointe Secondary in 28th for Dance Studio, Kootenay Smile Studio, M&M Meats & the second straight FUNDRAISER EVENT Back in Balance Chiropractic year. Last year Elk-

Community Foundation holding official launch today Today is a big day for the Community Foundation of Castlegar & District.

The organization is holding the official community launch on April 10 at Kootenay Savings Credit Union Crossroads Branch, which is located at 605 20th St. The event runs from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

“There will be light refreshments provided”, said Bob Jackson, president of the foundation. “Residents of Castlegar and Regional Districts I

& J who wish to learn more in their hometown. These about our new Foundation charitable gifts are endowed – are invited to attend. Infor- pooled and invested carefully. mation will include Who we The capital is never touched are, What we do, Why it mat- but provides a perpetual ters and How you can help. source of income to meet “We will present details community needs. Financial about applying for financial grants are awarded annually grants, as per our granting to successful applicants. policy and procedures,” Jack“Our mission is to improve son added. the quality of life in CastleCommunity foundations gar and District by developreceive donations from local ing permanent endowments, Applied Leadership: 1 April 1 citizens who wish to give backModulemaking responsible grants, Ukulele for Beginners: Module Going!

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Project GWEN is to Give to What Elders Need.

To provide a . To Project *:(1 is Give What Elders Need “toolbox” of resources to enable our outreach services to of resources to enable our outreach services to pro provide those seniors most at risk with items they need. Items risk with items theyproducts, need. Items may may most includeathygiene items, cleaning bedding andinclu cleaning and towels, books towels, books products, for reading orbedding activities,and may include somefor r and may include some needs.

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Business Excellence Awards 2014 Nomination Form Nomination Deadline Wed. April 30th, 2014 Celebrating Business Excellence Get Involved!

Nomination Form: Please note The Review Panel reserves the right to determine if the nomination fits within the category criteria.

Nominee:___________________________Contact Name:_________________________ Address:____________________________________ Phone: _____________________ Award Category: _________________________________________________________ Type of Business: ________________________________________________________ Community Involvement: ____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Nominator: __________________________________ Phone: _____________________ Email:____________________________________________ Please feel free to add any additional information on a separate sheet of paper that you feel would support this nomination.

Nomination Deadline: Wednesday, April 30th, 2014 Completed forms can be faxed to 250-365-5778 or mailed to Castlegar & District Chamber of Commerce 1995 6th Avenue, Castlegar, BC V1N 4B7 Email: cdcoc@castlegar.com Castlegar & District Chamber of Commerce economic, social and / or cultural well‐being of Castlegar & area Criteria: The organization must have an established reputation Business Excellence Awards, 2014 This is the criteria for you to consider when nominating a business or business person. Businesses or persons may be nominated for more than one category.

PLEASE REVIEW THIS CRITERIA before filling out your nomination form. A business must be established for at least 12 months to be eligible for any of the awards.

BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR The award is presented to an individual who is a dedicated leader, contributor (not always financial) and embodies the spirit of entrepreneurship. The conduct of the recipient and his/ her business must be above reproach with regard to ethics, quality, and service and project a positive community image.

BUSINESS EXCELLENCE A business that has been in operation for more than 3 years and has consistently offered outstanding service and/or product to its customers and displays a strong commitment to community involvement.

for delivering a high level of programs and/ or services as well as a track record of efficient and effective management.

GREEN AWARD The nominee business must: display environmental responsiveness through personal leadership and effort; demonstrate innovation in stewardship of the environment; display commitment to exemplary environmental responsiveness, beyond governmental requirements; encourage others to be environmentally responsible.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AWARD This business must exemplify innovation, professionalism and integrity. This category is limited to the professional company, not the individual employee or contractor or a retail store.

CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR Companies must sell construction services, employ trades people, and/or contract out labour supply in the industrial, commercial, institutional, residential, and civil.

TOURISM DEVELOPMENT CUSTOMER SERVICE EXCELLENCE A business, organization, or individual(s) that: supports the Presented to a business that is committed to high standards of Castlegar tourism industry and contributes to the development customer service. This company delivers exceptional service in of Castlegar as a must-see destination. their dealings with customers, educates and encourages their staff to improve and excel in matters of customer relations.

YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR AWARD This company also strives to improve the customer experience An entrepreneur(s) between the ages of 19 and 35 as of within their business through communications, problem solving, December 31st of the current year who: is an owner(s) and innovation. or manager(s0 and must have been actively involved in the company’s daily management. She/he is recognized COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARD DESCRIPTION as employing ethical business standards with customers, The award recognizes the accomplishments of those employees and suppliers, while contributing to the quality in life organizations in the not-for-profit sector which contribute to the in the community.

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Pictured is Linda Brommeland, President of the Royal Canadian Legion Castlegar/Robson Branch #170, presenting a $500 cheque to Kootenay Society for Community Living. Accepting the donation is Nova MacDougall alongside Rachel Gutwald and Shelley Pion. KSCL is a non-profit organization supporting individuals with developmental disabilities to live inclusive, independent, and fulfilling lives in their communities. Every year, KSCL supports athletes, both adults and youth, to attend Operation Track Shoes in Victoria, B.C. where they compete against other athletes from across the province in a variety of sporting events. The athletes and KSCL would like to extend a big thank you to the Legion for their very generous donation, along with the USCC Ladies Organization for their $300 contribution, and Craig and Judy Gutwald for donating $200.

Creative contraptions from Kootenay kids

Imagine!

You’ve just woken up in the morning to pre-programmed nature sounds and look out into the vast mountainous view on your surround screen walls. Before pulling on your underwear, you unplug your micro communications device from your waistband, and check on the electric goo levels of your inhome power storage system.

Before settling in for breakfast, you take Fido for a quick jog around the neighbourhood to power up his wearable charging station — just long enough to power your coffeemaker.

Ahh, such is life in 2050, powered by the dreams and imagination of Kootenay kids.

Could such a future be awaiting us?

If the Kootenay Contraption Contest is any indication, the contest winners and tomorrow’s innovation leaders will have lots of creative ideas to draw on to power a bright future.

K A S T- G L O WS (Growing, Learning Opportunities with Science) recently wrapped up the Kootenay Contraption

Quinlan, a Grade 3 student from Kinnaird Elementary in Castlegar, was chosen as the grand prize winner of a brand new IPad during the Kootenay Contraption Contest held earlier this year. Quinlan’s idea was to capture the suns energy through solar panels and transfers it in a special bioluminescent jelly.

Contest which posed the following challenge to Kootenay Boundary students.

“Imagine the year is 2050. Wind and solar energy are plentiful, but how will we store that energy to make it more useful?”

Kids aged six to 13 in Grades 1 to 8 submitted descriptive illustrations with their solutions.

Last month, judges from School District 20, FortisBC and KAST reviewed the creative submissions, and chose winners.

Quinlan, a Grade 3 student from Kinnaird Elementary in Castlegar, was the

grand prize winner of a brand new iPad Air for his innovation. Quinlan’s solution captures the suns energy through solar panels and transfers it in a special bioluminescent jelly. That jelly runs through a specially designed strainer which extracts the energy from the jelly. That energy is then fed through a pipe to dispense it as needed.

Winners at each grade level were also selected and won a pizza party for their whole class: Grade 1/2: Keshet of W.E. Graham Community School

in Slocan forenergized clothes; Grade 3: Alexandra from Twin Rivers Elementary in Castlegar for thermal water conveyor; Grade 4: Everett from Twin Rivers Elementary in Castlegar for retro milk truck battery charging and delivery system; Grade 5: Ciaran from Kinnaird Elementary in Castlegar for magnetic rock solar cart; Grade 8: Tie between Indica and Logan of Nakusp Secondary School for the ideas of an outlet bracelet and pet mat battery pack.

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Students celebrate spring at -16o Celsius A group of Selkirk College Recreation, Fish and Wildlife Program students welcomed spring by spending a pair of frigid nights in the West Kootenay backcountry.

As part of an annual field trip for the program, 10 students and two instructors spent March 20 and 21 in the Selkirk Wilderness Ski tenure near Meadow Creek in order to get hands-on experience for their Backcountry Risk Analysis and Mitigation II and Commercial Recreation Management courses.

“We were dropped off on a sparsely treed, east facing slope at an elevation of 2,100 meters and were left with only a three-metre snowpack and the backpacks on our backs,” says Selkirk College Instructor Keyes Lessard.

Students and instructors built and slept in trench snow shelters designed to trap warm air generated by body heat. Despite the -16 to -18°C nighttime lows, the temperatures inside the shelters hovered from -1 to -3°C. This type of shelter is the preference over others because one stays relatively dry during its construction, a very important piece of information to learn for survival in such a harsh environment.

Students gained practical

After a pair of chilly nights in the backcountry as part of their course activities, Selkirk College Recreation, Fish and Wildlife Program had the opportunity to relax at the Selkirk Wilderness Ski Lodge.

outdoor skills including avalanche risk assessment, winter travel and survival.

“One can only truly learn the tricks of the trade for the many winter camping challenges hands on,” says Selkirk College Instructor Robyn Mitz. “Who knew that if one fails to add a little bit of water to the bottom of a pot while trying to melt snow for drinking water, that you will burn your pot?”

Lifelong soft skills—those skills that most employers are looking for in today’s world of constant change—were also acquired during the trip. Time management, organization

and communication are all essential skills to living and surviving in the mountains with minimal supplies.

After two very cold nights and days travelling, learning and sliding in the snow, the group descended 900 meters to the Selkirk Wilderness Ski Lodge. The new owner graciously welcomed the tired group, providing warm showers, appetizers, coffee and a relaxed conversation about his experiences owning a commercial recreation business.

“As we sat in the warm and cozy Selkirk Wilderness Ski lodge, with a beautiful view of the Purcell Mountains, enjoying a kale, mango and wheatgrass smoothie and a perfectly made Oso Negro Americano, our tanned faces, sore bodies, and tool box of newly acquired skills were reminders of the adventure we were just on,” says Lessard.

A hot gourmet dinner, a warm and comfortable bed that did not need to be shoveled out and erected for four hours prior to sleeping, a team building game around the pool table and many smiles on tanned faces was the perfect way to experience a commercial recreational business and enjoy the last night of the three night adventure field trip.

Bible Truths - A column by Tom Kline

Jesus rolls away the stone “And very early in the morning the first day of the week, they came unto the sepulchre at the rising of the sun. And they said among themselves, Who shall roll us away the stone from the door of the sepulchre? And when they looked, they saw that the stone was rolled away: for it was very great. – Mark 16:2-4 Commenting on this Scripture the great 19th century Baptist Preacher Charles Spurgeon said: “They seem to have put into language the great sigh of universal manhood, ‘Who shall roll away the stone?’” He goes on to say, “Men, generation after generation, buried their fellows; the all-devouring sepulchre swallowed its myriads. Who could stay the daily slaughter, or give hope beyond the grave?”

Men have been known to recover from every kind of sickness and plight. No matter what men face there remains a glimmer of hope as long as they are alive. But when death comes hope evaporates, death is final. Grave stones dot the landscapes of every place man has lived on the earth, reminding us of those who have succumbed before and of where we will one day lie.

Truly all hope would end with the grave if no one had ever escaped from the dark tomb of death. If there was no record of one coming back from the dead then even those who

hope that their deceased loved one has gone to a better place or that they’ll be reunited in an afterlife would be nothing more than wishful thinking. Such hope would be baseless and futile if the grave held 100% victory over man.

The great lesson of Easter is that “The stone was rolled away”, the tomb was empty and death was conquered! The One who defeated death and broke the grip of the tomb was the Lord Jesus Christ!

Death had no jurisdiction over Jesus to begin with because though He became a man, He remained sinless. It is sin that sentences mankind to death. The universality of death testifies to the universality of sinfulness among men. The Saviour took the judgement of our sins upon Himself and bled and died in our place. With sin’s penalty paid for and buried in the grave, He did what no other could, He arose from the dead. That’s definitely something to celebrate.

Do you have hope beyond the grave? What support do you have for your hope? If your faith and hope is in the One who overcame death then you have a solid foundation for hope. If not, I pray you’ll come in prayer and faith to the One who conquered death, today.

God bless and Happy Easter.

Pastor Tom Kline, Castlegar Baptist Church

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Upcoming Programs Photographing your own Art Work Saturday April 12th 10:00-4:00pm – Complex Preschool Easter Party (2-6 yrs) Wednesday April 16th (crafts, games, treats and a special appearance from the Easter Bunny) Tickets $5.00 (advanced tickets only available at the Recreation Office) 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 Pickleball Learn the hottest new game!

Thursday April 24 Zino Tennis Courts

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

Admission to the Aquatic Centre includes: -Weight Room -Leisure & Main Pool -Steam Room -Whirlpool -and drop in fitness class!

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Former Castlegar man learning to live with Parkinsons Art Harrison Castlegar News

For some people, not knowing what might be causing them unusual physical effects can be worse than actually receiving a clear diagnosis from their doctor.

Such was the case for Todd Wallace, who, in 2012, went through a year of experiencing weakness and an unusual lack of response in his left arm and hand and difficulty performing typically easy tasks, like grasping objects, or struggling when golfing, taking a long time just pulling his ball marker out of his pocket. Just thinking that other people would notice something made him uncomfortable.

He went to his doctor, who ran a series of tests that eliminated the possibility of some serious conditions like stroke or brain tumor but he was still left without any definite answers for what he was going through.

Finally, in the fall of 2013, he was referred to a neurologist in Cranbrook who gave him the diagnosis

that he had Parkinson’s disease.

“I obviously knew something was up, I was just relieved to know what it was, that it was something that you can deal with,” Wallace said. “It wasn’t a total surprise as I had researched extensively but it was still emotional news.”

Nearly 100,000 Canadians live with Parkinson’s, including 11,000 British Columbians, with approximately 5,500 new cases each year.

Parkinson’s is one of the most pervasive neurological diseases and yet, to date, researchers and clinicians have found no way to stop, slow, or prevent the disease.

The 50-year-old Salmo resident had already started to try to improve his diet and increase his activity level before he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s but after getting a definite identification of his condition and learning that diet and exercise were positive methods of dealing with the disease gave him a considerable boost of motivation to take his fitness program seriously.

Now, along with

Todd Wallace

monitoring his diet and taking medication, Wallace has embarked upon a program of Nordic pole walking and yoga to deal with the effects of his condition.

“The yoga is huge, the main reason is because of the balance involved and getting the brain trained again on both sides,” he said. “A lot of patients deal with balance issues as they get older and the disease progresses. I’m trying to deal with it now to make it easier later in life.”

In addition to regular medication and a fitness regime, including regular physiotherapy treatments at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital, Wallace says that a strong support system of family, friends, his employer, and co-workers are crucial in helping him

deal with his condition.

As for advice for anyone who might have recently been diagnosed, or who may be avoiding the doctor because of fear of a diagnosis, Wallace has some advice.

“The first thing I did was go to the Parkinson’s Society Canada website,” he said.

“I phoned and talked to someone, I joined the society right away. I also joined the Trail/Castlegar Parkinson’s Support group, there’s everybody from longterm patients to newly diagnosed. I also started the physio at the hospital too.

“It’s not the end of the world, we’ve dealt with a lot of things.

I’m probably in better shape now with Parkinson’s than before.

If you get the support and help and exercise you can go on.”

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Nordic Lodge ‘76 in Castlegar is inviting the public to join in the celebration of the 200th Anniversary of Norway’s Constitution of 1814.

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.

A limited no. of tickets goes on sale March 31st till May 15th at $30 per person.

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The Genelle Improvement District Annual General Meeting will be held at the Genelle Community Hall on Wednesday April 16, 2014 at 7 p.m.

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RILKOFF George ‘Greg’ Was born in Trail on February 5, 1940 and passed away peacefully with family by his side on April 5, 2014.

He is predeceased by his parents Dorothy and George and his elder sister Lucy.

He is survived by his life partner of 50 years, Vi and his children Stephanie (Raj) and Debbie (Doug), grandchildren: Amanda, Ashwyn, Karina and Dylan and one great grandchild, Connor.

George’s greatest passion was for his family, especially his grandchildren. He also enjoyed fishing, gardening (cucumbers and tomatoes!) and golfing. He was proud to have worked for the Castlegar school district for most of his life.

A private family service was held on Wednesday, April 9th, 2014 at Castlegar Funeral Chapel.

Gwen Ziprick was entrusted with the arrangements.

FISHER (Keast) Shirley Diane

May 22, 1941 - March 30, 2014

Survived by Husband Jack Fisher, Daughter Marney Fisher, and Brother John (Brenda) Keast. Extended family, Finn, Sandra & Colm Mooney and her girls “Whoopie & Squidge” Jack & Di married in 1964 and moved to Kamloops following their marriage. After moving around a few times they final settled and retired in Crescent Valley.

Di was very active in the “Order of the Eastern Star”. She was a worthy maitron of Nelson, Nakusp & Revelstoke.

She will be missed by all she touched.

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SHELLENBERG: Ronald Bernard It is with heavy hearts and much love that we announce the passing of Ron Shellenberg, Sunday, April 6, 2014 at Talarico Place, Castlegar.

Ron was born in Waldheim, Saskatchewan on August 26, 1941 to Ben and Olga Shellenberg but grew up and was educated in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

He was older brother to sister Florence and brother Harold.

Ron moved to Castlegar in 1966, where he met his wife of 46 years, Gail Nemrava. Ron and Gail made their home in Castlegar, having 3 children, Rhonda, Brent and Leah.

Ron was a very social creature and made his living in various forms of transportation: airplane, long-haul truck and then taxi. Wherever Ron went there was much humour, rockin tunes and many cups of coffee.

Ron enjoyed classic rock music, documentaries and science shows, planes, trains, automobiles and all things sweet.

Left to mourn are his wife, Gail, daughter Rhonda, son Brent (Karen), daughter Leah, and grandchildren Robyn, Liam, Nick and Amanda.

The family would like to thank the amazing staff at Talarico Place for the love, care and attention they gave to Ron and his family. They are truly angels who walk among us. Thank you to Dr. Merritt and Dr. Vasil for their care over the years.

At Ron’s request, there will be no funeral.

Miss you much, love you always…

Rock on Ron!

Norma June MacDonald Sadly the family of Norma June MacDonald of Castlegar wishes to announce her passing at Talarico Place Care Centre, on Wednesday, March 26, 2014, blessed with 88 years of life.

Norma was born in Nelson on March 22, 1926 to parents Mabel and Ed Simpson. She had two much older half-sisters. On May 6, 1950, she married Gordon Alexander “Buzz” MacDonald and they raised three children. The family lived in Castlegar for the past 35 years. During her working career she was a book-keeper for many years and worked in different offices. Norma enjoyed gardening and made many friends at the Golf Club where she was a member for many years. She was also a proud member of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority.

She was predeceased by her son Russell in 1992 and her two half-sisters Hazel Marshall and Dorothy Mattice.

Left to mourn her loss is her loving husband of 63 years Gordon; her son Gary of Edmonton and her daughter Lynda (Cyril Esovoloff) of Salmo.

Cremation has taken place in care of Castlegar Funeral Chapel and no funeral service is planned.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Merritt and the staff of Talarico Place Care Centre for their kind care, especially Donna Mydansky (neé Hickman) who knew Norma for many years.

Donations in Norma’s Memory may be made to the Diabetic Association, Box 1000, Fruitvale BC V0G 1L0 or Castlegar Hospital Foundation, Talarico Place, 709-10th Street, Castlegar BC V1N 2H7.

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Building Inspector I District of Kitimat, full time permanent bargaining unit position wage range $36.33/hr - $43.63/hr, over 2 years. Duties include plan checking reviews, inspections and enforcement functions related to building construction to ensure conformance with legislation, regulations and standards, and explaining and enforcing municipal bylaws. Preferred applicants will have a Technology Certificate related to building construction or equivalent; BOABC level 2 certification and a Class 5 driver’s license. Submit applications by April 30, 2014, 4:30 p.m., to Personnel, District of Kitimat, 270 City Centre, Kitimat B.C. V8C 2H7, Tel 250-632-8900, Fax 250632-4995, or by e-mail at dok@kitimat.ca. Community information can be obtained from our website at www.kitimat.ca. Only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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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.

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International Forest Products Limited (Interfor) is a growth-oriented lumber company with operations in Canada and the United States. The Company has annual production capacity of 2.6 billion board feet and offers one of the most diverse lines of lumber products to customers around the world. For more information about Interfor, visit our website at www.interfor.com.

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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.

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ATTENTION: Utility Tree Workers.

Quad L Enterprises Ltd. is looking for Certified Utility Arborists and Slasher Operators. Full time work.

Email hr@isley.ca or fax 780-532-1250

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Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

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

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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

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

A great career opportunity for a certified Millwright, this person will be responsible for maintaining, repairing, installing and modifying all sawmill/planer related equipment to maximize uptime, quality and production.

We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience: • Commitment to a safe workplace • Team-oriented with good interpersonal skills • Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced production environment • Previous experience in the wood products industry would be an asset To express interest in this opportunity, please apply online at www.interfor.com/careers by April 21st, 2014.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

All applicants offered a position must successfully complete a pre-employment background check.

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career opportunity Vice President, Capital Projects Reference Number 1405

Reporting to the President & CEO, the Vice President, Capital Projects will have leadership responsibility for the implementation and delivery of hydroelectric power projects and will oversee the design-build construction of these projects as the Owner’s Representative. Responsibilities include providing expert input into the negotiation, analysis and completion of design-build contracts, applications, licenses and other approval requirements for new power projects and overseeing the construction of these projects.

The successful candidate will have a University Degree, with a Professional Engineering Designation and at least 10+ years of progressive experience in directing and managing design and construction of major power projects, preferably in the field of hydropower generation and distribution.

Qualified applicants interested in joining a dynamic team are encouraged to visit the Careers section of our website at www.columbiapower.org for the detailed job description.

Closing date for this position is May 2, 2014.

Please refer to Job #1405 when submitting your application.

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.

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

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

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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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

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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 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

2004 Rendezvous V6 traction control, 195,000 km locally driven, reasonable offers considered, $4,200 250-365-3119

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2bdrm., 2bath, s/s appliances, gas fireplace, new furnace, large deck and carport. $270,000. OBO. Call 250-362-9541 MONTROSE, 5BDRM. Fully fenced & landscaped. $415,000. 250-367-2131

Lots WANETA, serviced 1/2 acre lot. $71,000. 250-358-7912

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Contract:

North Castlegar Valve Installation Program

Reference No.:

2014-03

The Owner invites quotations for the installation of 22 mainline water valves in North Castlegar.

Quotation 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

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Recreational/Sale 2002 24.5’ Cougar Fifth Wheel with slide. Great Shape. $9,500. OBO. 250.367.9175.

Trucks & Vans

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

Tender Closing Date: April 14, 2014 at: Address: Castlegar City Hall 460 Columbia Avenue Inquiries should be directed to Leford Lafayette, A.Sc.T. - City of Castlegar, Phone - (250) 365-5979

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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

Estate Sale: 2013 Ford 150 Super Crew LWB, 4wd xtr.

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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.

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• Family Health Care From Fatigue to Flourish

How’s your energy? Are you finding yourself more tired lately? Do you feel like napping in the afternoon?

Is your memory not as sharp? Do you find yourself getting depressed over things that seemed to never bother you before?

Your body and nervous system require energy to maintain healthy immune system function, to repair and rebuild tissues, to properly digest and detoxify and so on. Essentially your health and vitality is about energy and having plenty of it. Prolonged low energy is not conducive toward good health or longevity.

Fatigue as a symptom is very common. So, what do you do when your blood tests come back normal and there is no obvious reason for your fatigue? The basics are to get more rest, reduce your stress, and exercise. For others, these steps while critical are still not enough to solve constant and sometimes debilitating fatigue. The key is to take your fatigue symptom seriously and choose to feel good again.

This is a great example of how naturopathic medicine works. There are many areas I look into that help people get their energy back. Sometimes the cause may stem from one reason while other times it’s a combination of factors occurring simultaneously. You already know that prolonged stress in any form depletes your energy. Did you also know that the following are stresses that can rob you of your vitality and make you feel fatigued?

• Wrong food choices such as consuming food allergies, • Poor digestion and unhealthy intestinal flora imbalance, • Nutrient deficiencies such as Vitamin B12 or Vitamin D deficiency, • Harmful chemicals and environmental toxins, • Brain chemical and hormone imbalances, and • Structural problems that can be helped by a chiropractor, acupuncturist, or physiotherapist.

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Here are some basic helpful tips to get your adrenals working properly and energy back.

Start with ruling out the causes listed above. Avoid excessive stimulants and getting stuck on antidepressant medication that frequently mask or ignore the root cause of your depression. Get your adrenal and other hormones properly assessed to make sure you are getting optimal levels. Consider using vitamin B5, vitamin C, adrenal extract, and licorice root to get the adrenals kick started again. Ginseng, Ashwagandha and Cordycep formulas are great too. It may take a month or two to start to feeling better but the process is well worth it.

In health, Dr. Lorne Swetlikoff Naturopathic Physician

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