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A B.C. Provincial Court judge has sentenced a man to nine years in prison for a violent, drug-induced attack at the Castlegar airport.

Aaron Welch, 28, pleaded guilty to 14 charges including aggravated assault, robbery and mischief, stemming from the bizarre scene that saw a man stabbed in the face and over a dozen vehicles damaged.

Sentenced Monday (August 18) in Nelson, he was given time-and-a-half credit for the six months he has already spent in custody, meaning he will need to serve another eight years and three months.

The Crown wanted a ten year sentence, while the defence asked for four to six years.

Welch had 32 offences on his record between 2001 and 2012, including several assault convictions that resulted in jail time. His longest previous sentence, however, was nine months.

A psychologist’s report suggested he is a high risk to reoffend and has shown “poor motivation” to deal August 20 was the date of the Treasure Shop’s (210 11th Avenue) grand reopening, celebrating the addition of a whole with his drug problem. second storey, complete with an elevator where the ribbon cutting took place. Flanking Mayor Chernoff are Castlegar and District Hospital Auxliary Society Chair Nettie Stupnikoff (L) and Society Vice President Polly Chernoff.

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City seeks to dispel anti-pathway sentiments

jim sinclair Castlegar News Editor

A city-planned project has raised the ire of some nearby residents.

The plan is for the creation of a 10 foot wide, paved pathway for use by walkers, joggers and riders of non-motorized modes of transportation (scooters for elderly/disabled excepted).

The idea is for the South Castlegar path to run along a route, the majority of which is along Connors Road.

Invitations to tour the site with the City’s director of transportation and Civic Works, Chris Barlow had been hand delivered to Connors Road homes last Wednesday, the tour scheduled for Friday.

Barlow’s intent was to clear up any misconceptions about the project to answer questions from concerned neighbours. Just under a dozen showed up for the start of the 3:00 p.m. tour.

Any pathway supporters in attendance were keeping their opinions well guarded.

Barlow began by fielding the first question about

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whose idea the pathway is, and whether it’s he alone who’s advancing the process.

“Council is my boss,” he responded, relating details of the process, establishing that the initiative’s beginnings go back as far as late 2007.

“There were public input sessions,” he stated, indicating that specific neighbourhoods, however, were not initially identified.

A skeptical group was not quick in warming up to the concept of the Connors Road phase of the plan, which reported comes with a price tag of about $220,000.

“Why was the decision made to spend this money, on this?” said Mrs. Nesta Hale of nearby Riverside Crescent.

Barlow said the basic idea is to “move people throughout the community safely.

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Director of Transportation and Civic Works Chris Barlow, (L) meets with Connors Road area residents on August 15.

Zellstoff Celgar has lost another round in court in a long-running dispute with the provincial government over the amount it owes in property transfer taxes.

The B.C. Court of Appeal has ruled the owners of the Castlegar pulp mill must pay the Ministry of Small Business and Revenue more than $4.5 million, while the company argued it should only be on the hook for about $286,000.

At issue was whether the machinery and equipment in the mill should

be included in calculating the total. The company claimed almost everything could be dismantled, removed, and sold, but the trial judge found that most of the machinery was affixed to the buildings, and that removing larger pieces would be expensive and non-viable.

Celgar appealed, but a three-member panel recently upheld the decision.

The Property Transfer Act imposes a one per cent tax on the first $200,000 and two per cent afterward on an estate’s fair market value.

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“You have all these on and off ramps and crosswalks, plus this is where all your cross traffic, truck traffic is,” he explained. “We looked for options to get people around from that interchange area, safely, so they can go from one end of the city to the other.”

The tour did not change the minds of some, including outspoken opponent John Phillips. The Connors Road resident remained unconvinced of the demand for such a route in the first place.

Phillips maintained his skepticism, and even wrote a post-tour letter to the editor (see page A7) on the topic.

Main points of contention were issues relating to the proximity of train tracks— first and foremost, a fear that a buffer zone of vegetation between Connors Road and

the CP Rail line may be removed or greatly reduced.

Barlow re-stated a point he had made earlier that week.

“The intent of the pathway is to use the existing gravel shoulder, so there will be very little vegetation loss,” he had said at Monday night’s City Council meeting. Regarding speed and safety issues at the railroad crossing he had stated, also at the council meeting, “There will be gates at the crossing so skateboarders and cyclists would have to go through the gates, so they could not go across with a speed that would be a concern.”

Barlow felt the tour, overall, had gone well. Conceding that all reservations were not eliminated for everyone, he said on August 18 that the intensity of objections definitely decreased as the tour went on.

Chris Barlow pointed out, to local residents who were unable to attend the tour, that he can make time to meet on site, or discuss the issue of the Connors Road Multi-Use Path. His phone number is (250)-365-5979.

Mediator brings hope to teachers jim sinclair Files from Tom Fletcher, Black Press

Andy Davidoff, president of the Kootenay Columbia Teachers Union says he and his colleagues are more hopeful now than they’ve been in a while regarding a potential settlement to their job action with the provincial government.

Experienced mediation is the major reason for optimism.

“With Vince Ready (long-time mediator) being involved we’re more hopeful of a settlement that we were a week ago,” said Davidoff on August 19. “We continue to be frustrated that we don’t have a settlement yet and we really want a deal

before school starts.

“We’re sincere about that and we think it’s in everyone’s best interests that that happens.”

Ready’s last involvement in the long-running series of teacher disputes was as an industrial inquiry commissioner in 2007. At that time he recommended a senior provincial official be involved in talks along with an independent mediator.

Terms and details of ongoing negotiations are under a media blackout, but Mr. Davidoff was happy to supply limited comments.

Attempts to reach Darrel Ganzert, chair of the Kootenay Columbia SD 20 Board, for comment were unsuccessful as of press deadline.

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Mayor has plans for November jim sinclair Castlegar News Editor

Running for election, or re-election is not something a person is likely to take lightly, whatever the hoped-for post may be.

For the incumbent Castlegar mayor a decision influenced by a great deal of thought has been arrived at.

Lawrence Chernoff wants to be the head man on city council for another four years. The civic election is set for November 15.

He told the Castlegar News on August 15 he made up his mind on the preceding Monday, that he has the energy and desire to continue in the civic role he’s held for the previous nine years. There is no imposed limit on how long someone may serve; if there is a guideline it is simply the one established on voting day between the electorate and the candidate.

“Trying to make my decision weighed heavily upon me,” stated the former para-

medic. “It is a commitment.

As for my own expectations, being the mayor of Castlegar, I want to be able to maintain that level as I’ve done in the previous nine years. So that was definitely a consideration as well.”

Chernoff says he’s enjoyed “the honour and the privilege of being the mayor of Castlegar.” He says he looks forward to the challenges that will come in the next four years, “…if the community will have me.”

As it happens, Mayor Chernoff made his decision around the same time as he may have had a chance to take a somewhat more objective look at his workload, as portrayed in a ‘mayor’s profile’ by Betsy Kline published in the Castlegar news the same week.

“That article kind of put me over the hump (in terms of deciding to run again), thinking of what I’ve done and what I’m doing in the community. It’s a huge time commitment, but one I’m willing to make.”

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For starters, if successful in his next bid for the mayor’s chair... he said he’d like to take care of the various issues and projects currently on his plate before moving on to what’s ahead.

That assortment, as he outlined, would include

further development of the airport lands among whatever may come up.

“We’ve been working for years and are moving in a great direction,” he concluded. “I think there’s a great future here and I really want to be a part of it.”

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“It’s really coming together and will be something special,” said prime orCastlegar News Editor ganizer Dustin LePage on August 14, The first annual firefighters’ games adding that it’s designed to be pleasare coming to Pass Creek Park at the ing for spectators, with live entertainend of this month and organizers ment, beer gardens, etc. promise something major and mem“That way we can really reach our orable. ultimate goal which is raising as much In years gone by a fun time was had money as possible for Muscular Dysby smaller fire departments in what trophy Canada. It has taken an entire was known as a ‘hose lay.’ Several de- fire hall and the Robson Auxiliary to partments, usually volunteer groups, make this happen” would get together for friendly comThe dates to note, by the way, are petition and camaraderie. That kind Saturday and Sunday, August 30 and of specialized competition will be a 31. focus at Pass Creek but with an em“Everything’s falling into place rephasis on welcoming people like you ally well as far as all the permits and to the head-to-head action. Guest insurance are concerned,” LePage, a competitors from as far away as Spar- Robson FD volunteer, continued. ������������������������ ��������������������������������������� wood will take part.

Bands slated to perform on SaturA tremendous amount of work has day are Cold Mountain Air and Congone into the games and a lot of fun crete Harvester. Sunday will feature can be counted on. It’s also a prime another couple of acts, No Requests fundraising opportunity for the cause and Val Kilmer and the New Coke, so close to firefighters’ hearts–namely, who’ll have the benefit of a massive muscular dystrophy research. audio escalation as E-NORM-ous jim sinclair

productions supplies a stage set up even more impressive than the one used at Sunfest.

All the bases, including a food donation to the tune of $1,400 from Steve’s No Frills in Castlegar, are being covered, with one exception: and that’s weather. If nature cooperates and the weather is beautiful, Dustin LePage is confident the event will be successful as well. He’s sure the kick off will be.

“Everybody is going to hear about this,” emphasized LePage. “Whether they’re there or not, they’re going to hear about what we’re doing for the opening ceremonies. I can’t stress that enough. People will want to be there for 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 30.

It’s going to be something people have never seen here in the Kootenays.”

LePage said it’ll be viewable later on Youtube, but, of course nothing will beat being there in the flesh.

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Workshop Format • Polish up your organization’s skills: write successful applications for the BC Community Gaming Grants program • Reminders: valuable grant writing basics which can be applied to funding program applications • $5 per participant • Ideal for first-time applicants; new board members/staff; short form; appeals – complete review of Gaming Guidelines • Discussion on setting up one or more Kootenay area Community Charitable Gaming Associations which can receiving gaming funding

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Acknowledging a social reality

jim sinclair Castlegar News Editor

With the summer slowdown affecting the city council schedule and fewer meetings being held, the Castlegar News has made recent contact with city councillors, soliciting their points of view on topics of their choosing.

In this installment the subject is Councillor Deb McIntosh. The issue, homelessness, is one that is more prevalent in our community than some would suspect.

Rather than speaking off the cuff, Councillor McIntosh asked for some time to organize her thoughts.

“I wanted to think it over,” she said, “because sometimes I get pigeonholed into the social service thing. I wanted to be able to talk about how it affects the city in an economic/health care perspective.”

Whatever a person’s social standing, background or outlook, chances are they’ll have strong feelings on issues like homelessness.

“I think people have strong feelings about it because they feel helpless or hopeless,” McIntosh began. “A lot of people feel that homelessness has a certain face to it and that it’s not really affecting us here, because we don’t have the typical homelessness look. Although we do have homeless, in the minds of a lot of people it does not ap-

pear to be a crisis yet.”

It’s very likely true that many people would be troubled by the issue of homelessness, and feel empathy for those struggling to survive without the security and comfort a home provides. At the same time, solutions appear frustratingly elusive. Short-term, front line measures can definitely help but the long term remedies require clear vision, firm resolve and plenty of available funding.

“People have to be compassionate, yes, but they also have to realize that homelessness doesn’t always look like the downtown eastside of Vancouver,” said McIntosh. “There are people walking down the street who look like you and me, and some of them are homeless.

Some of them are really hurting, whether it’s something in their life that went the wrong way, or mental health, or an addiction issue. Homelessness has a variety of faces and it can happen to any one of us.”

Citizens may wish they could help, but what can be done?

As pressing and rightfully prioritized as the direct human needs are, there are economic concerns that accompany homelessness, even if it may seem insensitive to focus on them. Business people and civic officials object to having homeless people on their property, for example; their presence repels customers and visitors.

Councillor McIntosh en-

courages grassroots action, the same formula as with many other public issues: ‘let government know, and be persistent.’

“Not only does the municipality have to advocate for housing and wrap-around services for people, but the community really has to advocate for that,” the councillor insisted. “We need to think about that when we vote provincially, and talk to our MLA about it and form a government mandate that says ‘We look after these people.’”

“People have stories,” she continued. “Talk to somebody, ask how they got where they are. Don’t always assume it’s their fault and they’re addicted, or just don’t want to work, or whatever it is that you think.

Understand that they have a story, have a life and that they’re people, and sometimes life just throws you a curve ball.”

From time to time it may be suggested that helpful measures for the homeless could be taken on a local level, but the councillor, just as realistic as she is compassionate, advised in closing, “It’s really hard for municipalities, because we talk about it. But you’re scared to put your foot in the water, because we know that the (provincial) government will then load it on us and not even look at it again.

So it’s a touchy situation, a very costly one, and often one for heated debate.”

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Court heard that on February 16, while delusional on crystal meth, Welch took three rebar stakes used for snow removal and smashed several vehicles in the airport’s long-term parking area, hoping to steal a vehicle and drive to Winlaw. He took several items, including a pair of tin snips.

Around 5:30 a.m., a witness called 911. Welch ran towards the man’s truck and threw an object at it. Before police arrived, another driver pulled over and rolled his window down to ask if Welch needed help.

Welch responded by stabbing the 63 year-old man in the face with the tin snips, causing a laceration around his right eye. The victim exited his truck, and Welch got in and began to drive away, but was rammed by another truck and collided with an arriving police car.

An RCMP officer tackled Welch in a snowbank and held him with the help of two witnesses.

Welch told police he “felt trapped” and wanted to see his family. He has a long history of drug and alcohol abuse and had recently been laid off from his construction job. He hadn’t slept in a couple of days and was hallucinating.

The stabbing victim was taken to hospital in Trail and then transferred to Kelowna. Crown prosecutor Sandy Sinclair told the court that at one point in the emergency room, the man’s heart briefly stopped.

of the attack, has undergone two surgeries and is headed for a third.

Sinclair said Welch’s lengthy history of violence and breaching court conditions demanded a much longer jail sentence than he had served before.

Defence lawyer Kenyon McGee said mitigating factors included Welch’s early guilty plea, genuine remorse, and difficult upbringing—his father died of a brain aneurysm when he was five, and he had a poor relationship with his mother and step-father. McGee also said Welch’s previous assault convictions stemmed from fights, not robberies.

Judge Richard Hewson called the case one of “shocking violence” and a “life-altering event” for the stabbing victim.

He sentenced Welch to nine years in prison for robbery, one year each on two counts of attempted robbery, to be served concurrently, and one month each on ten counts of mischief, also concurrent.

In addition, he was given a lifetime firearms ban, ordered to provide a DNA sample and to pay a total of $2,550 in restitution to the owners of the damaged vehicles, although his lawyer indicated he has no money.

Appearing by video link from prison, Welch briefly apologized to his victims and said he was willing to be treated for his addictions.

The stabbing victim submitted an impact statement, as did two people whose car windows were broken.

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Revised recycling plan would please councillor jim sinclair Castlegar News Editor

A process begun over the slower civic pace of summertime concludes this week with conversations featuring councillors Deb McIntosh and Sue Heaton-Sherstobitoff.

With a less frequent schedule of council meetings, all six Castlegar councillors have been asked by the Castlegar News what’s been on their minds of late.

Sue Heaton-Sherstobitoff thought first of an environmental topic.

“Recycling is kind of dear to my heart,” she began on August 18, referring to a development publicized a week earlier at a public meeting in City Council chambers. Multi-Materials BC, an Ontario-based outfit that had taken control of much of B.C.’s recycling in mid-May of this year, had come up shy in its performance as far as some (including Heaton-Sherstobitoff, a vocal critic) were concerned.

“I’d been advocating for us to send letters to the Minister and to MMBC. We did get a response from Minister (Mary) Polak, the Minister of Environment,” said Heaton-Sherstobitoff. “She finally agreed, the recycling program through MMBC doesn’t fit our needs. She’s calling it inadequate for our community.”

The MMBC operation was not without merit in the councillor’s opinion, and likely represented an improvement in many parts of the province. She just felt that the existing system in Castlegar, one she described as “progressive” didn’t need any adjustment.

“Now we can have an open conversation about what we need, that our residents, getting back to money, aren’t paying more for recycling than what they did prior to May.” To clarify, Multi-Materials BC has not been squeezed out of the picture. They have, apparently, been instructed to engage in dialogue with various communities and be open to making some changes.

“We’re not the only community in the prov-

ince that has issues,” said Heaton-Sherstobitoff. “For communities like us, we’ve actually gone backwards.” The councillor lamented the MMBC process for what she felt is a complex arrangement, with not all materials taken care of.

With what looks like a healthier scenario on the recycling horizon, Heaton-Sherstobitoff focused on another field she’s heavily involved with, that being health care.

A recent highlight in Heaton-Sherstobitoff ’s opinion was a June report to the West Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital Board by consultant Jim Gustafson. The report, commissioned by the City of Castlegar made recommendations including: 1. Adoption of a strategic plan; 2. Establishing a multi-year capital bud get that addresses the health care needs of the WKBRHD; 3. Preparation of a financial plan showing different scenarios for capital projects and subsequent property tax implications; 4. Requesting Interior Health initiate a plan ning study for the WKBRHD in 2015; 5. Discussing the Board’s purpose and role.

“Twenty eight out of 30 communities, or areas that we approached were in favour of going ahead with the planning process,” Heaton Sherstobitoff declared.

‘Does this mean a new Castlegar-located hospital?’ she was asked.

“To have a conversation about what the region needs for acute care,” she explained, “... which is a new hospital, right?”

The councillor got ready to wind up the conversation by promoting the creation of more facilities for seniors.

“We have an aging population and we need more places that are affordable,” Heaton Sherstobitoff concluded. “That’s a provincial sort of thing, but we need to start some kind of dialogue in our community.”

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Thursday, August 21, 2014 Castlegar News

Editorial

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

Conscience of the city?

For most Castlegar City Council meetings the situation is kind of like that of a loner in a limo. The expansive and comfortable space known as the Community Forum offers ample elbow room. There’s usually lots of room left over after council, staff and media are seated and ready to deal with the current agenda.

The area reserved for the public is often inhabited by just one or two onlookers, and if there’s just one he is probably a man named Rudiger Clauss. Cord Lafond likes to attend as well.

Mr. Clauss is the kind of citizen a lot of politicians say they wish there were more of: someone with a genuine interest in civic affairs plus the energy and initiative to actually attend the meetings.

“I want to show the city council and the mayor that there’s a different opinion out there,” says Clauss, who has been somewhat of a fixture at these functions for the past six years or so. He says he began his faithful attendance as he was involved in the advancement of better lights for pedestrian crossings. This was a case where he made a difference, something he felt pretty good about. He has since spoken out on a great number of issues, and has even been asked by some less confident neighbours to speak on their behalf.

In terms of preparation he just scans the agenda when he arrives, then does a lot of careful listening. If he’s inspired to speak out, he does just that.

When he pipes up his message is consistently eloquent… tactful but direct.

People like Rudiger Clauss and Cord Lafond deserve our thanks for ensuring our elected representatives stay on their toes, and don’t try to take any meetings off.

We want to hear from you.

Letters Policy

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

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Novels still a mystery

I was looking through the opening pages to the detective writer Robert Crais’s novel, Suspect. In a brief note, he spoke about his admiration for fellow detective writer Gregg Hurwitz.

Gregg Hurwitz? Why didn’t I know about this writer? I soon discovered our library has several copies of his books, and I’ve now read five of them—including his most recent, The Survivor.

The Hurwitz mystery I liked the best was a novel called They’re Watching. At first I thought the protagonist, an English teacher, was simply extremely paranoid, but as I read deeper into the novel I realized he and his wife had been targeted for some reason.

This English teacher has been involved in a movie production from a screenplay he wrote. He believed this movie would be his first step toward great acclaim. Unfortunately, he is fired from the set, accused of attacking the star actor, and the focus of a huge lawsuit.

What follows is a weird sequence of events where his home is bugged, he receives CDs giving him tasks to do (or else), and he scrambles throughout the city doing some unknown group’s bidding. And then the Theresa Hodge Office Manager

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star actor in this film is killed—and the writer becomes the number one suspect. The unraveling of this mystery is quite complex.

At the same time, I came upon a new mystery-noir novelist after she had been suggested to me by master reader, LCF. The author in question is a female British writer, S.J. Bolton, whose work compares favourably with the Nordic-noir novels of Mankell, Lackberg, and Nesbo. She’s a disciplined, intelligent writer who tackles difficult scenarios and character psychology.

Again, I’ve read most of her novels, but I had to get a few of them through Kootenay Connect, our regional library exchange system. Bolton came into prominence with three disparate novels, Sacrifice, Blood Harvest, and Awakening, particularly frightening because the bad guys use snakes to scare and kill people with. This book is true to its dark experience, but it’s not an easy read.

In her more recent mysteries, S.J. Bolton has created a female British detective who manages to get involved in bizarre situations and ultimately survive. Her character is named Lacey Flint. As the detective tells it she is, “Lacey, which is soft and pretty” and “Flint, which is

sharp and hard as nails.”

These novels, including her most recent, A Dark and Twisted Tide, are police procedure mysteries of a sort.

They don’t, however, go beyond ordinary police work to worlds beneath the streets of London and into bleak landscapes. A Dark and Twisted Tide focuses on a new role for Lacey as she takes on the role of a regular policewoman on the Thames River patrols.

Lacey has decided to live on the river and enjoys swimming after dark in the murky Thames. Initially, her life is much more pleasant than when she was a detective trying to catch the evil criminals in various areas of England. But, one night while swimming she comes upon a female body wrapped in a shroud—and her life changes again. Other similar murders are discovered, and we follow Lacey as she pursues the perpetrators and justice.

I had one other novelist I wanted to tell you about—Christopher Reich.

My friend L from Slocan Junction referred Reich’s works to me. Here is a master of the financial thriller. I can’t say enough about his first three books—Numbered Account, The Runner, and The First Billion. Read any of these, and you’ll marvel at the intrigue and the way his plots work.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Did you know? City Council wants to build a path tween Century 21 and Canadian Tire is unsafe for pedestrians, cyclists and boarders, but he could not recall any such accidents along this route.

What appears to me is that the City will have this path built to address no known problem, for no known group, with no idea if anyone will use it.

We do know that some green space (the only buffer between residents and noise from cars, trucks and trains) will be removed. Deer, birds and other small animals will be affected.

Residents and guests will not be able to park on the west side of Connors Road in the future. Large trucks coming and going from the sewer treatment plant will have to drive across the area as they cannot negotiate the corner in and out of the plant.

There are problems now with run-off from heavy rains along Connors Road.

Village Bistro to be reopened

The Kootenay Doukhobor Historical Society is striving to get the Village Bistro at the Doukhobor Discovery Centre open to the public again.

The Kootenay Doukhobor Historical Society (KDHS) had dreams of reopening the Village Bistro this past season only to realize the state of disrepair in the kitchen. While the various repairs are minor they are numerous and so it was decided to do it right and renovate the kitchen entirely.

As a number of our directors have both served on and supervised cooking groups at various Doukhobor functions throughout the years and are certified through the BC Food Safe program, we have undertaken to prepare authentic Doukhobor style borscht for sale at the Village Market through “The Apple Guy,” as one fundraising effort.

The Apply Guy, Erran Rilkoff has generously offered to return all the proceeds from the sale of the borscht to the KDHS for use towards the kitchen renovations. It is hoped that Erran’s visions for the grounds around the Doukhobor Discovery Centre will be mutually beneficial to the two businesses.

A garage sale fundraiser was also held on Saturday, July 19, at the Village Bistro and another is planned for Saturday, August 23, 2014. The KDHS would like to thank all those who donated items for the garage sale and continues to accept any further donations (no clothes please).

While fundraising continues, it is hoped that the Village Bistro, across from the Castlegar airport, can be reopened and serving Doukhobor cuisine to the public once again in the 2015 season.

More pavement will mean more runoff.

We also know the contract is for almost a quarter million dollars plus more money that has been and will be spent. Does that figure include engineering costs?

The city also plans to widen the sidewalk on the Highway 3 overpass in the future, and that will be expensive.

It doesn’t seem to make sense to go through three intersections and cross the railroad tracks twice, one, at an uncontrolled crossing about 250 feet from a blind corner, to avoid a section of Columbia Avenue with no known problems, to build a path that no one will use.

I think there are better uses for the money.

John Phillips, Connors Road

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OPEN HOUSE Thanks & Spanks Have a complaint? Or has someone brightened your day?

Thanks so much to my daughter and son-in-law for looking after my dog and cat for the week.

Thanks to my sister for watching my little one while I work this week. You’ve been a lifesaver!

Thanks to our realtor who worked very hard to get us a fair price on our new house. We are looking forward to being first-time home owners.

Thanks to the nice man who gave us the good deal on the fridge, and delivered it, t’boot!

Spanks to the folks who decided diesels make good hot rods. And an extra whack to the joy-boys who believed them. All that stump-pulling torque won’t make up for your other inadequacies.

Thanks to our neighbours for being so accommodating over the parking space issue. I’ve known people who would have come to blows over little mix-ups like the one on Saturday night... or at least stolen some lawn and garden tools.

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Editor: Were you aware Castlegar City Council has awarded a contract for $226,000 for a 10 foot-wide paved path along Connors Road? The path is not being built for the benefit of local residents, but rather to, “provide a safer route for kids and families to access the community complex from the north end, and the same for families accessing the Millennium Park/Zuckerberg Island area from the south end,” according to Director of Transportation and Civic Works, Chris Barlow.

How many families or kids walk from the north end to the community complex? Maybe the odd skateboarder, but no one else. When asked that question, Barlow said he has seen similar projects be successful, and used his former residence of Red Deer as an example.

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Community Calendar

Upcoming

August

Seniors’ Activities at Castlegar Community Complex

Mon: 10 a.m. Darts 1 p.m. Whist Tue: 9:30 a.m. Floor Curling/Carpet Bowling; 1 p.m. crafts 7 p.m. pool Wed: 9:30 a.m. floor curling 7 p.m. rummoli Thur: 9 a.m. floor curling 1 p.m. bingo 1 p.m. crib/bridge Open weekdays 9-4 for coffee

Thursday, August 21, 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.

tertainment on stage all weekend, lot’s of vendors and room for more. Enter your exhibits and come out and have a funfilled family weekend.

For more information contact Rick or Donna Smith at 250-365-7273 or log on to passcreekfair.com

Ongoing

St. David’s & United Church Thrift Shop, downstairs at 605 Columbia Ave. Sells clothing, shoes, bedding, linens,books & household items. SUMMER HOURS 10:00 a.m. to l:00 p.m. from until Sept. 2. ( Closed Sundays & Mondays) Check for our weekly sale.Wee-

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much more. See you there!

The treasure shop: (210 11th

Avenue) now offers good used resalable furniture.

Please phone 250-365-7317 regarding furniture you may wish to donate. Wednesdays and Saturdays are for receiving donations. New volunteers are most welcome. Application forms are available at the Treasure Shop.

Hours: Mondays - Thursdays 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Fridays -Saturdays 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Thank you to all visitors participating in our Grand Opening held Wednesday, August 20. It was a fun day! Visit our website www. castlegarhospitalauxiliary.org

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held tfn at CCF, 1801 Connors Rd. Call Donna at 250-304-2929.

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 Friday Drop In Center 10 – 1:30 FREE. Lunch served 11 – 1:30 Coffee and baked goodies from 10 a.m. in the basement of St. David’s Anglican Church 614 Christina Place, around 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 – 250-608-2227.

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.

free pool - 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.

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Castlegar concerts in the park

Shows start, 7 p.m. at Kinnarid Park on Wednesdays.

Aug. 27 – Motes & Oates award winning folk duo.

August 21-23 & Sept. 26-28:

Equine Empowerment Camps are being offered for West Kootenay area youth from ages 5-19 free of charge.

These camps are sponsored by Columba Basin Trust, Arrow Lakes Therapeutic Riding Association and Pass Creek Regional Exhibition Society.

Camp dates are August 21 to 23 and Sept. 26 to 28. Space is limited. If you are interested or know someone who maybe interested in attending this very special Therapeutic Riding Camp please contact jessica@ arrowlakesTRA.com or call 250-551-7411.

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al Fall Fair. Third Annual Dirty Diggers Weekend, Horse Show, Dog Show, Antique Car Show, Farm Animals, Clown, Live En-

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We accept clean donations and thank the community for support. summer at the skatepark: Free

drop-in skateboard coaching at Castlegar Rotary Skatepark.

Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. until August 29.

Free helmets, pads and skateboards FMI https://www.facebook.com/summerattheskatepark heads-up peony lovers: Next

year Castlegar will host a BC Peony Show with the blessing of the Canadian Peony Society.

The dates are June 27-28, 2015.

For info call your local Communities in Bloom – 250-3657227.

Saturdays – TFn: castlegar farmers market Every Satur-

day at the Station Museum.

Call Deb at 365-6440 to book a spot. Bring your own tent, tables and chair. Spots are only $5.00. Fresh veggies, baking, jams, crafts, loofa soaps and

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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.

Robson Flea Market: Summer

schedule – Sundays 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. - plan is to be open every weekend through the summer with great homestyle breakfast offered until food runs out (usually about noon). Vendors offer a wide variety including collectibles, homebaked goodies, jams, crafted items, household goods and more. Loonie table has great bargains. Tables are $5 each, please call Elke (250) 3657022 to book or leave a message with phone number on our Facebook page www.facebook. com/RobsonFleaMarket.

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 –

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The kinnaird Church of God: Located at 2404 Columbia Ave. will hold all services (Sundays at 10 a.m. and first Tuesdays at 7 p.m.) at the Castlegar Christian Fellowship Building at 1821 Connors Road for the next several months. free hot meal at the sharing dinner pot at Cadet Hall, 8th Ave, Castlegar (2 blocks from library) Tues. at noon.

All About Breastfeeding informative support group for breastfeeding moms. Neighbourhood House in Castlegar, Tues. 10:30noon More info: 250-365-3662, www.kootenayfamilyplace.org tops group meets every wednesday 8:30-10 a.m. Kinnaird Hall, 2320 Columbia Ave. Round table discussion. Get motivated to eat healthy, lose weight. Monthly fee $10. More info call 365-7956.

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

Mike, 250-304-2330; 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).

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

BC Senior Games Slo pitch teams will practice at Haley park Sunday nights at 6 p.m. all summer.

Anyone who will be 55 years old

by Dec 31, 2012 is eligible. Please bring a ball glove and ball shoes (running shoes are acceptable but not advisable).

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

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 Please send calendar items to newsroom@ castlegarnews.com

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Public Notice - Kootenay Canal Generating Station

Vera Chernoff at the scene of the find. Inset: Nick Chernoff does and online comparison with the real thing.

Close-up of specimen.

On September 5, BC Hydro will dewater the Kootenay Canal generating station along the Kootenay River in order to perform upgrade work on the canal’s lining. Work will take place from early September to the end of October and will help to ensure the continued safe and reliable operation of this important facility.

A West Kootenay truffle cousin?

Castlegar News Editor

Except in more well-heeled circles, not much is known about the tasty sounding morsels known as truffles.

The reason is that they’re hard to find, and therefore, very expensive. Think in terms of caviar and Kobe Beef.

Truffles (sort of like a subterranean mushroom, well, sort of) are known to be found in Italy, France and Spain, as far as Castlegar’s Vera and Nick Chernoff were aware.

Vera unearthed the potential gem on Tuesday, August 12

while working in her back yard flower garden.

“I was just cultivating the flower bed when I felt something hard,” she recalled.

The object was about eight inches below the surface. “I thought it was a rock so I stuck in my hand and this is what I came up with. I thought it looked like a little potato.”

Vera showed Nick and they sliced it in half. Thinking truffle right away they became quite excited. If it’s a hoax, and someone ‘planted’ the organic clue in the flower garden, the practical joker would have gone to quite the effort and expense for

a gag that may have so likely gone unnoticed.

The suspected truffle does have a rather tempting aroma, hinting at what could be a very nice flavour. But the Chernoffs weren’t allowing any tastes on Thursday morning.

“In an expensive restaurant they shave just a little bit over the top,” explained Vera.

“They don’t really cook with them, it’s just for the smell, and the taste, that makes it a $100 plate.”

As it is, the South Castlegar residents are taking good care of the specimen and putting out feelers for some kind of expert analysis of the find.

Nick has a contact

at Selkirk College who could be the one to shed some educated light on the issue but he hadn’t, as of August 14, been available.

One thing is certain, so far, the couple isn’t about to take a backhoe to their back yard just yet, even if this thing turns out to be very closely related to the truffles that go for hundreds of dollars a pound.

The walking trails along the canal will remain accessible through the duration of the maintenance work. BC Hydro asks that the public respect safety signage along the trails to ensure public safety.

For more information, please contact Sabrina Locicero, Stakeholder Engagement Advisor, at 250 365 4565 or sabrina.locicero@bchydro.com.

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Dancing interest remains high JIM SINCLAIR Castlegar News Editor

The dancing art is among the oldest, and thanks to those with the talent and desire to move in an artistic way, dance instructors stay busy.

There was so much interest in Castlegar last week that the Turning Pointe Academy could not hold it all.

Under the auspices of So You Think You Can Dance Canada, Season 3, an intensive week-long learning effort was underway in Castlegar.

Giving it their best effort at the academy and also at Castlegar United Church, 76 girls toiled under the watchful eyes of qualified instructors including Renee Salsicciolo of Kootenay Danceworks Academy of Rossland and Charlene Hart.

There was something for everyone as ballet, jazz and hip hop styles were accommodated.

It was an especially warm and

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humid week in Castlegar and the effects were evident on the hardworking students.

Kudos to all for the energy and dedication in pursuit of their athletically artistic goals.

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Community

Thirty year reunion

On August 1 to 3 a 30 year reunion was held in Castlegar for the class of ‘84. This event was attended by at least 50 Stanley Humphries classmates plus their guests, who joined from Castlegar, other areas of B.C., Alberta and the

North West Territories. Thank you to all who attended, and thanks to Castlegar venues: The Lions Head Pub, Castlegar Golf Club and Pass Creek Park for providing outstanding services for our reunion.

“Let me be the princess of your heart.”

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Concrete canvas ready for beautification along Columbia Avenue. Inset: Example of Mentor Coleman Webb’s previous work.

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Columbia Avenue is soon to receive a colourful facelift.

The 500 foot concrete wall along Sherbico Hill will be painted with a series of murals. The project, called “Colours of Castlegar,” will begin this month. The area is one where people are always in motion, whether walking, driving, skateboarding or biking; it connects one end of town to the other giving inspiration to the theme “in movement.”

Funding for the project is coming from the city’s community enhancement budget. According to Councillor Sue Heaton-Sherstobitoff, the Transportation and Civic Works committee has been

working on this idea for a couple of years.

“We as a council are very excited about this project,” said the councillor. “The idea started with the thought of connecting north and south Castlegar. The theme ties the flow of traffic and the river through town and onward as everything moves through the Kootenays.”

The project coordinator is Nelson artist Amber Santos. Amber and her husband Sergio have been involved in painting community murals for many years. “I think this is a really great opportunity for mentorship,” Santos explained. “The youth as well as the rest of the community will be able to witness the process of creating a mural. It is a wonderful kind of learning for

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One section of the wall is being reserved for a group of youth organized by the Community Services Youth Council. The youth will be mentored by three local artists, Bryn Stevenson, Matty Hillman and Coleman Webb, to complete a collaborative work. The goal of including youth is to engage them in shaping their town, fostering a sense of care and identity.

The project hopes to inspire the community by bringing diverse mural art to the city and introducing it to talented artists. Amber Santos elaborated, “The objective is to beautify that space and change the day-to-day experience of people passing through that area through the uplifting power that art has.”

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Castlegar’s own Kootenay Jiu Jitsu Academy brought home a golden haul from the 2014 Western Canadian Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Championships in Pentiction earlier this summer. Including winning first place overall in the Adult No-Gi division.

Led by coaches Ben Jolicoeur, Ken Postnikoff, and Brent McDonald, the Academy took on approximately 20 clubs representing the Lower Mainland, Okanagan, Kootenays, and Western Alberta. In addition to their first place finish in Adult No-Gi, the academy also racked up a trio of third place trophies in the Adult Gi, Kid’s Gi, and Kid’s No-Gi divisions.

The tournament marked the end of the academy’s 2013-2014 competition season, which was the best in its 10-year history. More than 100 individual medals were won by students, multiple Provincial and Western Canadian Champions crowned (in both B.C. and Alberta tournaments) and a slew of first, second and third place team trophies were claimed in competition against many larger clubs.

In addition to stellar competition results, it was also a landmark season for academy founder and head coach Ben Jolicoeur, who received his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt and joined the elite ranks of only a handful of BJJ Black Belts in B.C.. Jolicoeur took his first Jiu Jitsu class in 1996 in Victoria and after settling

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Pictured, top left to right: Head coach Ben Jolicoeur, Matt Angus, Bruce Goldsburry, Joe Dumont, assistant coach Ken Postnikoff, Robyn Leigh, Josh Goldsburry, Connor Nelson, Lucas Wolbaum, Joshua MacInnis, Skylar Wolbaum, Brandon George, Elliot Ford, and Evan Ford.

Not pictured: Jacob Rudkoski, Perry Thompson, Shaine Martini, Brent McDonald, Jonathan Beatie, Hazel Crescent, Sejah Roulleau, Tzohi McDonald, Keegan Christianson, and Taj McDonald.

Meaning: In a mess.

Origin: In frontier towns of the United States, wire would be taken from hay bales and used for domestic jobs, such as hanging clothes or binding the stove together. A ‘haywire’ camp was one that was poor, backward, or slovenly.

in the Kootenays years later, opened Kootenay Jiu Jitsu Academy in Castlegar in 2004.

Anyone interested in trying a free class at Kootenay Jiu Jitsu Academy may contact head coach Ben Jolicoeur at (250) 365-5100 or message the academy on Facebook. Highlight videos of the academy in action can been seen on its YouTube page at youtube.com/user/KootenaiJiuJitsu.

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How do I deal with the little girl at play group, who is clearly too old to be playing with the baby toys, when she steals the toys from my 1.5 year old? Her mother sits there and watches but doesn’t say or do anything.

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Dear Frustrated at Play Group,

Feeling the need to correct someone else’s child is very uncomfortable and can sometimes be dangerous. It is well known that mother bears do not take it lightly when their cubs are messed with.

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In most situations, when the child’s parent is present, it is best to let small infractions go and save guidance for when the child may harm himself, others or property. However, since this situation is happening repeatedly at play group, and involves an older child taking advantage of a younger one, some intervention may be necessary. If you feel you need to say something, it should be done in a gentle manner. Try redirecting the child by saying something like, “Susie, I know you like playing with these toys, but Johnny is not old enough to play with the big kid toys. Would you please play with the big kid toys and leave the baby toys for the babies?”

Hopefully your calm demeanour will keep the mother from being upset and your words will provoke her the guide her child to more appropriate toys.

If this tactic does not work you may want to consider finding a play group that is more age specific. However, I feel the need to remind you that children everywhere are notorious for their aversion to sharing.

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Castlegar Art Walk 2014 runs until September 14, featuring more than 30 local and regional

artists and artisans, displaying work at 26 venues around Castlegar. Maps for this self-guided art tour are available at the Castlegar Visitor Centre and the Castlegar News office. For more information, please visit www.

castlegarculture.com/cultureguide/castlegar-art-walk.

Each week, The Castlegar News is featuring biographies from different artists in the show.

Tuesday, August 26, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, August 27, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Where: Summit Lake Provincial Park, south of Nakusp What:

Toadfest 2014! A free, fun family event. Learn about western toads and other local species. Drop in anytime. Parking is limited so please carpool.

Containers provided.

Artist Name: Selkirk Weavers’ & Spinners’ Guild Venue: Selkirk Weavers’ Gift Shop (#24) Medium: Hand-woven Textiles Current City: Castlegar, B.C. Contact: castlegarculture.com/cultureguide/selkirk-weavers-spinners-guild

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BIO AND ARTIST STATEMENT: The Selkirk Weavers’ & Spinners’ Guild is a non-profit organization active in the West Kootenays since 1972. The Guild’s objectives are to foster the art and craft of weaving and spinning, to mentor the skills and development of beginning weavers, to encourage achievement of high standards in members’ work, and to collect reference literature for members’ use.

During the summer from June to mid-September, we operate a gift shop of our hand-

crafted work at the Doukhobor Discovery Centre. This site also serves as our Castlegar Art Walk venue and is open Thursday to Sunday between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m..

Our members created a variety of items for our 2014 theme “Sunrise, Sunset,� including dyed yarns, felted bags, hand-knit socks, velour scarves, cotton tea towels, and table runners. We hope visitors will enjoy talking to the on-site weavers as they demonstrate the traditional art of weaving and spinning.

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Obituaries and Memorials

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would like to thank everyone for the love and support shown to us during our loss.

The flowers, food, sympathy cards and generous donations were much appreciated. A special thank you to the paramedics, the emergency and HART nurses at KBRH, Dr. Tara Gill and Dr. John Peachell fo their care.

Thank you also to Father Jim McHugh, Father Martin Bettin, Lisa McLellan and Alternative Funeral Services.

Craig will live in our hearts forever.

Sincerely, Julie and Isabel Teindl and Cameron families

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Olga Popoff With sad hearts the family of Olga Popoff of Castlegar, formerly of Ootischenia, wishes to announce her passing at Talarico Place Care Centre on Tuesday, August 12, 2014, blessed with 78 years of life.

Olga was born in Champion Creek BC, on May 9, 1936, to parents Tina and William Tymofievich. She attended school up to grade 8, in Champion Creek, while helping at home with the chores of daily living.

Olga completed grade 12 at Stanley Humphries High School while living with a second family as travel in those days was not easy. She then went to work as a nurses’ aid in the newly opened Castlegar Hospital.

On November 5, 1960, Olga married John Popoff and the couple settled in Ootischenia where they raised two children. She worked hard with the family and with tending to large gardens, orchards and lawns.

Olga enjoyed needle work, crocheting, cooking and baking. In 1991, Olga and John were devastated by the unexpected passing of their beloved daughter Marianne. In August of 2011 the couple moved to Castlewood Village and in October her husband John passed away. Olga was happy meeting new friends and reminiscing with old ones. She also started some new crafts and her beaded angel figurines became very popular in Castlewood Village.

Olga was predeceased by her beloved daughter Marianne and her beloved husband John.

Left to mourn her loss is her son Steve; daughter-inlaw Connie; grandson Jason; brother Walter (Marlene) and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services were officiated by Harry Zeabin at Castlegar Funeral Chapel on Monday, August 18, 2014 followed by interment in Ootischenia Cemetery.

“MAY YOUR HANDS ALWAYS STAY BUSY”

Robert Michael Diraddo Sadly the family of Robert Michael Diraddo, of Castlegar, wishes to announce his unexpected passing on Friday, July 18, 2014, blessed with 43 years of life.

Robert was born in Burnaby BC on February 9, 1971, to parents Rita and Robert Diraddo.

Unfortunately, at age 16, Rob suffered a severe brain injury and throughout his life had to over-come many obstacles to become a responsible citizen. He received help from, and was an active member of the West Kootenay Brain Injury Group. Rob really enjoyed the moral support and the many picnics and outings that this Group provided. He was an avid “Trekkie” and enjoyed “Star Trek” movies and books. Rob worked part-time for BC Hydro and took great pride in his job. He loved his cat “Fonzy” and had great times socializing at Starbucks. Rob also enjoyed spending time on his computer.

He was predeceased by his parents.

Left to mourn his loss is his sister Debbie (Terry) Heagy.

Cremation has taken place in care of Castlegar Funeral Chapel.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Pass Creek Park on Thursday, August 21, 2014 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM.

To honor your loved one in the Castlegar News, please contact us at 250-365-6397 or by email: classifieds@castlegarnews.com

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Celebrations

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

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CLASS 1 LINE HAUL COMPANY DRIVERS

HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS

Happy 70th Birthday Grandpa Love, Sophia, Nicholas & Jacob

Van Kam’s Group of Companies requires Highway Line Haul Drivers based in our Castlegar terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta.

Applicants must have winter and mountain, driving exp. / training.

We Offer Above Average Rates!

To join our team of professional drivers, please send off a resume and current driver’s abstract to: careers@vankam.com For more info about Line Haul, call Bev, 604-968-5488 Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

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Home Care/Support

NURSES, Foot Care Nurses, Care Aides, Home Cleaners Bayshore Home Health is hiring casual, on-call RNs, LPNs, certified care aides and experienced cleaners. If you are: personable; energetic; positive; possess an outstanding work ethic; a passion for superior client service, and a reliable vehicle, pls forward your resume c/w 2 references to hsellors@bayshore.ca.

Only those shortlisted will be contacted.

Van Kam’s Group of Companies requires Highway linehaul Owner Operators based in our Castlegar terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain, driving exp. / training.

We offer above average rates and an excellent employee benefits package.

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

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

Information

Information

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Tuesday, September 3rd. 2014 at 7pm at the Kootenay Gallery Call 365-3337 for information 120 Heritage Way Castlegar, BC

Professional/ Management

Professional/ Management

Executive Director Needed The West Kootenay Brain Injury Association is accepting applications for the position of Executive Director.

This position is responsible to the Board of Directors for the management of employees, contracts, programs, finances including the direct and indirect support of adults with acquired brain injury. The successful applicant will have a minimum of three years’ experience in a senior management position with project management experience and possess a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field. Additional requirements include but are not limited to experience in project, personnel and financial management, budget development, contract negotiations and direct client support. If your qualifications meet these criteria, please send your application to kelly.johnson@interiorhealth.ca on or before September 1, 2014.

For a detailed job description please call 250-304-1212. The association appreciates the interest of all candidates, but will only be contacting those who qualify for an interview.

Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities

REGIONAL SAFETY SUPERVISOR

Interoute Construction Ltd. a Company part of Terus Construction Ltd, a leader in the construction industry in British Columbia, the Yukon Territory and part of the Colas Group of Companies, is seeking a dynamic individual to join the team as Regional Safety Supervisor (BC South Division) to work out of the regional ofŵce located in Crescent Valley British Columbia.

Reporting to the Division Manager, you will be acting as the Division OH & S primary resource in ensuring that the Occupational Health and Safety Program of the Company is endorsed and complied by the operating businesses and operational activities. You will also act in safety prevention activities and claims management as well as ensuring ongoing communication with local management, Divisional management and the Corporate OH&S Manager on related initiatives and issues.

You are a Construction Safety Ofŵcer graduate with 2-3 years of experience in construction ŵeld work. You have strong knowledge of process procedures, problem solving and communication skills.

CRSP designation or working towards attaining it would be an asset.

For a complete job description and more information about our company, please visit our website at: www.terusconstruction.ca We offer a competitive compensation package with a comprehensive beneŵt plan and a pension plan. In addition the Company offers many development opportunities through tailored training programs.

Applications will be accepted until September 7, 2014.

Please send your resume stating position to the Human Resources department at: hr@terusconstruction.ca or by fax at: 604 575-3691 Terus Construction Ltd. would like to thank all applicants for submitting their resume. However, only applicants selected to be interviewed, will be contacted.

Automotive

Automotive

Toyota Product Advisor

Imagine yourself being a representative of one of the world’s best-known and most-dependable automotive brands. Imagine making a good income by conversing with people who value your insights and offers of uncompromising service. Imagine getting to know a vehicle product line that is desirable, technologically advanced, affordable and effectively the gold standard in automotive retail. If you can imagine all this, you can make it happen.

If you have good communication skills, confidence, enjoy helping people and have a strong interest in automobiles, then maybe this career opportunity is for you. Castlegar Toyota is a leading automobile dealership with a thirteen-year reputation for honesty, integrity and outstanding customer service. With some of the most popular vehicles in the market and a reputation for excellence, we’re looking for a capable, hard-working Product Advisor to help expand our growth while providing exceptional service to our existing customers.

If you’re currently a professional in automotive sales, or if you’re serious about a career change, then we would like to talk to you. Send your cover letter and resume to: Craig Kalawsky Castlegar Toyota 1530 Columbia Avenue Castlegar, BC V1N 1H9 Fax: (250) 365-2752

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• Great Work Environment • Dealer Paid Training Programs • Fantastic Benefits Package • Industry-Leading Pay Plan with Incentive Bonuses • World-Class Equipment

Castlegar Toyota is looking for apprentice and Licensed Technicians. We are committed to having the best on-going training available.

Toyota is the world’s largest auto company and is one of the most respected brands. Join the team at Castlegar Toyota and start having the career you have always wanted.

Contact: Daryl Zibin Fixed Operations Manager zib@castlegar.toyota.ca 250-365-7241 Start something that lasts

Sales Representative Kalawsky Chevrolet Buick GMC is looking for a capable, personable and motivated sales representative to join our staff and demonstrate our exciting lineup of trucks and other vehicles to our customers.

If you have a deep interest in vehicles and enjoy sharing your passion with others in a genuinely helpful manner, then maybe this position is for you. We provide the kind of training and support to help you succeed, and our compensation and benefits packages rank among the best anywhere.

Sales experience is helpful but not necessary.

Good communication and computer skills along with a willingness to learn and constantly improve are far better indicators of potential success.

Please send your cover letter and resume to: Neil Kalawsky, President & General Manager Kalawsky Chevrolet Buick GMC 1700 Columbia Avenue Castlegar, BC V1N 2W4 Fax: (250) 365-3949 Email: neil@kalawsky.com

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Boundary Electric

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Help Wanted

ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE Skills: • Strong attention to detail and organization.

• Previous experience in a sales position. Preferably in the electrical industry but not mandatory.

• Customer oriented and ability to find creative solutions for customers.

• Ability to work in a fast paced, quickly changing environment.

• Ability to work in a team environment.

• Continuous learning as you grow with our company.

• Comfortable cold calling potential customers and clients.

• Strong computer skills. Email and Office suite.

- Benefit package including extended health, dental and pension plan.

- Base starting salary at $20.00 per hour.

Apply to reception@boundaryelectric.com by August 24 , 2014.

NO PHONE CALLS

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Boundary Electric (BEL) is looking for a skilled sales professional to join our Grand Forks sales team.

Help Wanted

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- Experience with lumber, hardware, and building procedures - Computer Skills - Strong Customer Service Skills - Class 5 drivers license - Forklift experience an asset

CHOPSTICKS is accepting resumes for servers & bussers FT & PT positions available please drop off resumes at 789 Columbia Avenue

PROJECT MANAGER

Boundary Electric, a top 50 business in the Kootenays based in Grand Forks, BC, is looking for a Project Manager. Boundary Electric has a strong commitment to quality achieved through its ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System. The Project Manager will manage and coordinate projects, work with vendors to source equipment and assist clients in the design and supply of product. Also, he/she will be specifying and designing electrical equipment based on clients needs.

Some skills required are: • Technical certifications as either a Journeyman Electrician, Associated Science Technologist (ASCT-Electrical) or Electrical Engineer.

• Ability to work and adapt in a fast paced environment.

• Experience with the installation and/or design of industrial electrical equipment.

• Take direction and work well in a team environment while being a creative and solution based thinker.

Wage based on experience and include benefits and Pension Plan.

Willing to train the ideal candidate.

Send emails to reception@boundaryelectric.com by September 20, 2014. NO PHONE CALLS

School District No. 20 (Kootenay-Columbia)

ON CALL POSITIONS

The School District is looking for casual employees for the On-Call List in the following areas: Custodians: • Building Service Worker Course Certificate or equivalent, minimum of two (2) years of work experience as a custodian or building service worker in a commercial or industrial setting, or an equivalent combination of training, education or experience.

• Rate of Pay: $21.60/hr.

Bus Drivers: • Valid Class 2 driver’s license with Air endorsement • Valid Survival First Aid Certificate • Annual medical examination to be completed each September • Rate of Pay: $24.34/hr.

Education Assistants, Child Care Workers, Child & Youth Care Workers: • Completion of Classroom and Community Support Worker Program or Special Education Assistant Certificate or Special Needs Worker Program or equivalent training.

• Rates of Pay: Education Asst/Child Care Worker $23.27/hr; Child & Youth Care - $24.34/hr.

General Qualifications: • Grade 12 or equivalent • Valid WHMIS Certificate • Valid Class 5 Driver’s License For full position details including qualifications please refer to the Careers with SD20 section of our website at www.sd20.bc.ca.

Salary will be in accordance with CUPE Local 1285 Collective Agreement.

Please submit cover letter, resume and application form (Application forms are available on School District website) to Mrs. Marcy VanKoughnett, Director of Human Resources, School District #20 (KootenayColumbia), 2001 Third Ave, Trail, B. C. V1R 1R6 (Fax: 250-364-2470) by 12:00 pm (Noon) on Wednesday, September 3, 2014. Please submit electronic applications to: hr@sd20.bc.ca. It is understood that applicants agree to confidential reference checks of all previous employers.

We appreciate your interest but regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Help Wanted

JOIN THE AXIS TEAM IN CASTLEGAR/TRAIL AREAS! We are seeking candidates who are skilled, experienced and flexible to work in our various residential programs throughout the West Kootenays. Potential candidates must have experience dealing with behavior challenges. If you are passionate about working with youth at risk or youth with special needs and want to make a difference in their lives, consider joining our team in the following positions: • Full Time Residence Workers (24 hour live in shifts - 3 on 3 off) • Part Time Residence Workers (24 hour live in shifts- 2 per week) • Casual Residence Workers (24 hour live in shifts as needed) Successful applicants must be able to follow behavior plans/protocols, be positive role models and mentors. For further information on these positions refer to our website www.axis.bc.ca under job opportunities. Resumes with cover letterscan be faxed to (250) 851-2977 or emailed to hr@axis.bc.ca Only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land FrontCounter BC Cranbrook has accepted an application made by the 0967706 BC, on behalf of the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Kootenay Region, for a Licence of Occupation for Transportation – Roadways, located near Blueberry Creek, BC, and containing 1.9 hectares more or less.

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

Written comments concerning this application should be directed to FrontCounter BC, 1902 Theatre Road, Cranbrook B.C., V1C 7G1 or email to:AuthorizingAgency.Cranbrook@gov.bc.ca Comments will be received by FrontCounter BC until September 12, 2014. FrontCounter BC may not be able to consider comments received after this date.

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STEEL BUILDINGS. ”Steel overstock sale!” 20x20 $4,055.

25x24 $4,650. 30x32 $6,586.

32x34 $7,677. 40x48 $12,851.

47x70 $17,899. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. or visit us online at: www.pioneersteel.ca

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Topsoil, Sand, Road Gravel Fill with delivery call for prices 250.359.7188 c:250.304.8158 Rubber Tire Backhoe, Mini Excavator & dump truck service

For Sale By Owner

2 storey 6 yr old cabin 4 km from Ashram, Riondel, beach and golf course. Needs: elec., plumbing, H2O pipe or well, insulation, cabinets.

On 2.8 nicely treed acres. Good bench(es) for building second home with lakeview. Appraised at $170,000 but old vendor is quite flexible.

Great starter home especially for handy person(s).

Call : 780-566-0707 or : 780-222-2996 or t.laboucan.avirom@gmail.com

Grand Forks: $92,000!

Priced to Sell! This lovely revenue property is priced for a quick sell! 1000 sq ft, 4 bdrms, 1.5 baths, carport, work shop, garden, sm lot, steps from the Kettle River.

Call for an appointment 604-910-8443

Private Sale; 4 bdrm, 2 bath, finished bsmt, double lot, landscaped & fenced. 16x32 inground pool, central AC, underground sprinklers, 1 car garage, on a flat street in West Trail with no parking issues.

Appraised at $270,000. Open to offers or possible trade.

Empty nesting, need to downsize. Call Greg 250-231-1006

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t. Begbie Brewery is located in beautiful Revelstoke, a small town with a rich history, in the heart of British Columbia’s spectacular Columbia mountain range. The company is named after Mt. Begbie, in turn, the mountain is named after Matthew “Hanging Judge” Begbie, a colourful character from Revelstoke’s early history.

Mt. Begbie Brewing Co. has been brewing award winning beers since 1996! Many of these fine ales can be found on tap and for sale through out the Kootenays. Most local is the The Lion’s Head Smoke & Brew Pub in Robson. From the beginning Carly and Troy have shown an unfaltering loyalty to Mt. Begbie. Three of our ales are staples on their taps; High Country Kölsch, Tall Timber Ale and Nasty Habit IPA. They also feature our “On Tap Only” seasonals such as White Knuckle IPA. We encourage you to pop in and check it out!

Most recently Mt. Begbie has launched another ’ Limited Release’ 650mL bottle. Illaswillawit is a traditional unfiltered witbier with a perfect balance of wheat maltiness and a zesty fruitiness which is undeniably refreshing and crisp. Rumour also has it that Mt. Begbie has finally done the Nasty... literally! Nasty Habit IPA is now available in 6 pack cans! Watch for these 2 newbies in your local private liquor stores. Cheers... see you at the fest!

CASTLEGAR SOUTH 1 Bdrm Basement suite in quiet 4-plex Clean, spacious & bright Laundry available, N/S, N/S $650/mth incl utilities 250-352-5659

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Blueberry Creek: 2 bdrm single wide trailer, newly renovated N/S, N/P, long term tenant preferred, $675/mth + utilities, Avail Sept 1st Call John 250-417-3971 Castlegar, 3 bdrm, 1-1/2 bath F/S, W/D, DW, N/P, N/S, Ref req, $1200/mth + utilizes, Avail Sept 1st, Call 778-930-0534

Rooms for Rent Grand Forks: Downtown, room in sm 3 bdrm house. $375/m utils included. NP, No hard drugs, references will be checked.

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Suites, Lower Cosy 2 bdrm suite, spacious, acreage, great neighbours, Sunny Beasley. W/D N/P N/D $735/m 250 359-6669

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Suites, Lower Big Bright Beautiful 3 bdrm suite on quiet spacious 4 acre property, in great community in Beasley W/D NS/ND $965/mo 250 359-6669

Rentals Castlegar 2 Bdrm Condo F/S, W/D, N/S, N/P, Avail Sept 1st, $800/mth + utilities call 250-365-3150 W.TRAIL, 2Bdrm. in 4-plex., enclosed parking. $575./mo.

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Open Houses Open House: Sat. Aug. 23 1-4pm 1134 Marianna Cres.

Home for Sale-Sunningdale.

Move-in ready 1549sqft. incl. bsmt. 2bdrm/1bath/gas heat /central AC/insulated. New flooring & paint. Kitchen updated-new stainless fridge, stove, DW. Bathroom updated-new white fixtures. Updated windows/ new window coverings.

60’x107’ lot with fenced, secure, private yard/garden area/two sheds, one plumbed with gas/electricity. Large carport, workshop, covered patio.

Yard access through large gate. Roof redone 8yrs.

735sqft. basement-half finished with washer, dryer, laundry tub, recently serviced furnace and gashot water tank.

Plenty of storage. Priced to sell at $189,900. Open to offers. Call 250-364-1940. See photos Kijiji Ad ID 1011459826

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

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

YOU’RE APPROVED Call Holly for Pre-Approval

holly@amford.com

1-844-364-FORD (3673)

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Home Repairs FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928.

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Cars - Domestic 2011 Ford Taurus SEL AWD merlot colour,mounted winters, $18,000, low kms 250-365-1802

Cars - Sports & Imports

2002 Nissan Altima, 4cyl, 2.5, auto, 4dr sedan, fully loaded, power seat. Luxury car with good fuel economy, 190,000km. $5,500/obo. 250442-0122 or 250-493-1807.

Trucks & Vans

2004 Ford Escape, V6 auto, all wheel drive, fully loaded, 320,000km, excellent condition in and out, major tune-up and brake job just done, does not burn a drop of oil, $4,400/obo. 250-442-0122 / 250-493-1807

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now selling s m r a e r i f

HUNTING PRO SHOP FOR ALL YOUR HUNTING NEEDS!

We’ve expanded our hunting department by adding new hunting categories and premium brands.

Check out the new store layout and take advantage of these exciting specials.

AUGUST 22, 2014

SAVE

SAVE

$30

$50

149

10 gun cabinet

11999

Reg $199.99

75-5652-0.

Reg $149.99

99

8 gun cabinet 75-5676-4.

SAVE

SAVE

$40

$150

239

18 gun cabinet

75-5699-0.

Reg $279.99

75-5701-4.

599

14 gun cabinet

18

Rapala Fillet knife

Reg $699.99

75-5702-2.

Reg $24.99

78-3318-4.

549

16 gun cabinet

Reg $699.99

99

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SAVE

$100

99

99

WE HAVE 5 DRAW PRIZES RANGING FROM APPROX. $45 TO $300

15

Zebco Horizon 6’ spincast combo

Reg $39.99

78-4512-4.

99

THERE IS ALSO LOTS OF FREE GIVE AWAYS TO THE CUSTOMERS COMING TO THE STORE

We also carry live bait for your fishing needs canadiantire.ca/huntingandfishing

ON AUG 22, 2014

2000 Columbia Ave. Castlegar, BC | 250.365.7737

Store No. 492 is solely responsible for the pricing and product information on this page, as the Associate Dealer operating the store is independent from Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited.

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August Special A natural obsession

Zero calorie cola

We heart hemp hearts

Zevia® Natural Sodas

Manitoba Harvest® Organic Hemp Hearts make it easy to

Kettle Potato Chips are cooked to perfection, gently seasoned with all natural ingredients creating rich flavours with fresh-fromthefield character.

are perfectly sweetened with all-natural stevia, providing the flavour you love without the things you don’t.

add organic, plant-based omegas, protein & fibre straight into your diet.

ON SALE

ON SALE

ON SALE

220 g

2 5 /$

Improve energy and stamina Brad King’s Ultimate Maca Energy™ is a

ON SALE

27 240 veg caps

S NU

Blue Diamond® Almond Breeze® Original is lactose

free, soy free, calcium enriched and contains 45% fewer calories than 2% milk.

ON SALE

2/$4

6 x 355 ml

999

Protein on-the-go!

Target difficult digestion

Biologically active B12

Renew Life DigestMORE Ultra

Natural Factors® B12 Methylcobalamin

340 g

proudly Canadian and crafted with the finest ingredients. No added salt, sugar or oils.

is a potent blend of plant enzymes which provides improved nutrient absorption and relief of bloating. Ideal for high protein diets.

ON SALE

ON SALE

1199

98

Substituting dairy is a breeze

399

Nuts To You Natural Almond Butters are

nutrient-rich superfood that is ideal for busy moms, stressed out executives, athletes and active individuals.

Thursday, August 21, 2014 Castlegar News

2998

500 g

60 veg caps

946 ml

supports nervous system, memory, mood and energy. An ideal supplement for those who avoid animal-sourced foods.

ON SALE

1398 90 + 90 tabs

Plant sourced calcium Health First® Cal-Mag Supreme features Aquamin™ plant source calcium from the Icelandic red algae that helps to remineralize bone cells.

Maintain healthy muscle function

Relieves menopausal hot flashes

Natural Factors® Magnesium-Citrate

Health First® Meno Supreme is

Herbal Factors™ Milk Thistle from Natural Factors®

ON SALE

ON SALE

45 veg caps

120 caps

a one daily capsule containing Lifenol®, a patented hops extract studied for menopausal relief. Also features sage and black cohosh.

is highly absorbable and helps in the maintenance and development of healthy bones and teeth.

ON SALE

ON SALE

450 ml

210 caps

1998

1398 US

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Antioxidant and joint support

1598

New Chapter® Turmeric Force® is a full-spectrum turmeric used as an antiinflammatory to help relieve joint pain, as well as a liver protectant.

267 - 285 g

Just add water, shake and go

ON SALE

24

98

Vega™ Protein Smoothie is a convenient

protein boost you can take as a snack or part of a healthy breakfast, containing 15 grams of plant-based protein and two servings of veggies.

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60 caps

21

98

BO

ON SALE

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BO

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Feeling sluggish? with added dandelion and turmeric, provides superior herbal help for the liver and gallbladder.

1798 S

NU

BO

Human colonizing probiotic

Progressive® HCP® 70 features 6 human strains that implant healthy flora throughout the entire digestive tract with nutrients to support flora viability.

ON SALE

69

98

120 veg caps

ON SALE

5198

536 g

Daily greens + vitamins Genuine Health Greens+ Multi+ provides a full serving of greens+ that’s rich in phytonutrients and antioxidants, PLUS the convenience of a high potency multi-vitamin/mineral supplement.

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Sale Ends Aug 31, 2014

Sale Ends December 31, 2012 Downtown Castlegar ● 250.365.7750 • mothernaturescastlegar.com