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The fate of the Blueberry Creek Community School property is still unknown.

School District 20 held a consultation meeting Monday night to discuss the disposal of the property and at least 225 people showed up to express their views and listen to suggestions from the district.

The atmosphere was one of determination as most people present were there to show support for the proposal put forward by the Blueberry Creek Community School Council (BCCS) to purchase the building for $1.

Superintendent of Schools Greg Luterbach presented a history of the school and the process that must be followed to dispose of it. The building has not been used as a school since 2002. There was little enthusiasm heard from the crowd as he presented the options the board was considering.

Those options include demolishing the building, subdividing the property and selling a portion, or selling the building at full market value to BBCS or on the open market.

When Luterbach mentioned they will also consider ideas presented at the meeting, including one to be put forward by BCCS the room erupted with applause and cheers.

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Standing room only crowd in the Blueberry Creek School gym. Inset: Cherie Parker casts her “dot” vote in favour of the BCCS $1 purchase proposal.

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Along with their proposal, BCCS presented a petition with over 1,000 signatures of supporters. BCCS is a nonprofit society that has been responsible for the finances and maintenance of the site through a lease agreement with SD 20. BCCS is currently providing educational, childcare, social and recreational programs at the site.

Their services range from preschool programs to seniors activities. During the 2012/2013 academic year 1,966 participants were registered in programs offered at the school. This resulted in 20,644 visits to the school.

In order to accurately gauge which proposals the community supported, the board used a system they called “Dot-mocracy”. Each option the board was considering was placed on the wall along with a space for other proposals. Each person was given two red stickers to place on the options they were in favour of. The exercise was probably unnecessary as the majority of board options re-

mained empty and the BCCS proposal required extra pages to hold all of the red dots cast in support.

Board chair Darrel Ganzert acknowledged, “The results are awfully clear as to what the wishes are.”

When it was the crowd’s turn to speak, several longtime residents of the community brought up that the school board had originally obtained the land as a gift from Blueberry resident Richard Goppe.

Ron MacIntyre stated, “When he gave this property to the school board in the early 1960s, he requested that if the school board did not use this property as a school or for school functions it would revert to the people of Blueberry Creek.”

The school board was questioned by several speakers as to why the BBCS proposal was not one of the ideas that the board itself put forward.

Board Chair Darrel Ganzert responded, “At the time the options were being considered, we had looked at what our policies suggest.

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policies suggest.”

Speaker after speaker expressed support for BCCS. On behalf of the Castlegar Early Childhood Council, Penny Tees presented a letter to the board expressing its strong support for the BCCS proposal.

No representatives of Castlegar City Council were present as there was a previously scheduled city council meeting. However, they did send a letter of support for the BCCS proposal.

The letter stated, “We specifically ask that, further to this end, you strongly consider disposing of the Blueberry site to the responsible stewardship of the BCCS Council.” The letter further stated that Council has no current intention to rezone the property as its present zoning reflects Castlegar’s Official Community Plan.

When the meeting wrapped up two and a half hours after it began, no one had voiced support for any of the options put forward by the board and only one person had voiced support for an alternative plan of an

extended, 50 year lease for BCCS. BCCS board member and community liaison Rebecca McDonnell expressed their thoughts on the meeting, “We are very pleased about the turn out tonight. It is really heartwarming to see our community who have always been vocal and supportive…

It is affirming to see the community we serve actually coming out and fighting for what really is essentially their legacy and their right.”

In response to a question about how the board will respond she stated, “We are hoping with the public sentiment and that they know all the economical, health and social benefits that this society provides for both the school district and the community in general. They have the information to make an accurate decision; we are hopeful that they do that.”

The board will meet again Monday, October 27 and will discuss the future of the school at that time. Whatever decision the board makes will have to be approved by the Minister of Education.

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In a replay from the last municipal election, Gord Zaitsoff will once again challenge incumbent Lawrence Chernoff for the opportunity to be mayor of Castlegar.

Zaitsoff is also running for re-election as regional director for Area J, Regional District of Central Kootenay. If he is successful in both races, his intention is to keep both seats.

Zaitsoff has been the area J regional director for 12 years.

After working for Celgar for 28 years, he now operates his own contracting business.

Even though he lives just outside of Castlegar city limits, he operates his business in town. After being encouraged by many people to put his name forward, he decided to enter the race.

“Having done the regional district for 12 years now, people know my style. I think my strong point is my leadership skills and the results I have obtained,” Zaitsoff stated.

One priority for Zaitsoff is to fight for improved healthcare.

“We need a strong voice on the Hospital Board.” Zaitsoff defined another priority, “Economic development is key to the success of any area for community sustainability.”

He would also like to see more emphasis on long term

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planning. Zaitsoff feels more ideas should begin from the ground up, instead of the top down.

If elected, he would like to put forward a plan to create an advisory committee made up of residents and business owners to provide ideas.

Zaitsoff expressed, “There should be more participation from the residents.”

Mayor Chernoff is no stranger to Castlegar politics.

After his career as a paramedic, he has already spent 15 years as a city councillor and nine years as mayor. After seriously weighing the decision to run again and much discussion with friends and family he decided he would like to run for another term.

“I think I can still contribute to the community. I really want to be part of the future of the city of Castlegar. There are still things on the table I

would like to see done and completed,” Chernoff said as he explained his decision to seek another term.

In the next four years Chernoff would like to continue looking after infrastructure.

He explained, “To me, it is looking after the core things in the community, the sewer, the water and the roads. Those are the big things to do in the next four years. I think they are important. Our job is about how we maintain those core infrastructure projects. If we concentrate on those things in the next four years, I think the city is going to have a great future.”

Chernoff summed up his motivation saying, “I am passionate about what I do and my job. I take pride in our community and our citizens.

I think I can still contribute at this stage at a high level.”

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Top: Volunteer Brooke Day gives Harlene Osborne a scalp massage. Bottom: Volunteers Sonja Konkin (left) and Crystal Robertson prepare the Thanksgiving meal.

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Community Harvest Food Bank held its Thanksgiving dinner Wednesday at the Drop-in Centre in Castlegar.

More than 50 people came to enjoy the delicious turkey dinner complete with all of the usual holiday side dishes and two kinds of pie.

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on without the hard work of many volunteers. For this meal Sonja Konkin, Crystal Robertson and Dot Byrne were manning the kitchen.

Sonja explained why she comes back week after week to the Drop-in Centre.

“I love giving back. The community has done so much for me as a single mother.”

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once a month to provide haircuts. This week she was giving scalp massages to clients, volunteers and reporters alike.

The food bank is currently servicing 25 to 50 clients a week, which may be individuals or families. Right after Remembrance Day they will kick off the campaign for donations for their next big event, the annual Christmas Hamper distribution.

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Minister Wilkinson’s further plans included a visit with the Columbia Basin Trust and stops in Rossland, Trail and Nelson. He concluded, “It’s great to see with your own eyes, and talk to people who are doing things and creating businesses right here.”

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He explained the purpose of his visit is, “to catch up with the tech sector in the Kootenays.”

Wilkinson spent some time at Selkirk College learning about the Selkirk Geospatial Research Centre. The centre, established in 2003, is a leading-edge research centre specializing in geospatial

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Action had to be taken

There are going to be some residents who question why the Interior Health Authority is putting resources into Ebola response. How can the disease that’s infecting and killing thousands in western Africa show up in B.C.?

However, consider that there have been confirmed cases in Texas while there have been several individuals across Canada tested for Ebolalike symptoms.

We live in a world that is increasingly small, with local residents travelling well beyond our valley for employment, recreation and humanitarian efforts. As an example, a school district in the North Okanagan-Shuswap area recently agreed to students going to China instead of the original destination, Ghana, which has been impacted by Ebola.

It’s entirely reasonable to think that someone from here may be in western Africa or another destination, such as Texas, where Ebola is present.

As a result, IHA has to be prepared for someone with Ebola-like symptoms to walk into a hospital.

What will the initial response be from medical personnel? Where will the patient be quarantined from everyone else? What resources will be needed in an Interior community to ensure the patient is treated properly and sufficient steps are taken to prevent the possible spread if Ebola is diagnosed?

The BC Nurses Union has raised alarm bells about the health authority’s ability to handle a case of Ebola and, as health care professionals, nurses provide a wealth of expertise. But everyone at the table — doctors, nurses, technicians, etc. — need to work co-operatively instead of finger-pointing or pursuing individual mandates.

Obviously we hope Ebola does not arrive in our area, but if it does, all of us, residents and medical personnel, need to ensure we are prepared.

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Who really knows what happened?

When I first became a reporter I had a very wise editor (Sharlene Imhoff ) who told me, “Karen, there are never two sides to a story; there are three or four or even more.”

Oh, how very right she was.

Think about it.

When a couple gets divorced, there is his version of why the marriage failed, there is her version and there is the version of many of the intimate onlookers.

To each and every one of those mentioned above, their version is the truth.

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stead of a one-dimensional version of the truth.

Such is the way of the recent tragedy regarding Peter de Groot. I say it’s a tragedy because any time a life is lost, regardless of the circumstance, it is cause for mourning.

I have read and heard many “truths” about Mr. de Groot, the manhunt, the officers involved and the support services in Slocan during that time.

There are “truths” and then there are real truths.

Mr. de Groot was somebody’s son, nephew, uncle, friend, loved one. He breathed air, he felt joy and he felt pain. He was a living, breathing human being, the same as you or me. That is a truth. He was not simply someone you

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read about in the paper, or heard about on the news, or was gossiped about on the streets; he was as real and dimensional as you or me.

The same can be said about the police officers involved. At the end of the day they go home to family too — if they’re lucky. They do the best they can at their job, the same as you or me.

That is also a truth.

As for the other “truths” that is hard to say for sure.

There has been much flaming about the way the RCMP handled the situation. Some folks have even come right out and made unfounded accusations which I won’t even repeat here because doing so will only serve to further those comments and accusations.

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Who really knows what happened?

Right now only three people know for sure and that is the two officers involved and Mr. de Groot, who is dead.

All the rest that has been said or written is unfounded at this point. Was Mr. de Groot an Afghanistan vet?

There are those who say he was there are those who firmly deny it. What is the truth?

Was Mr. de Groot a dangerous man whose very existence threatened those around him? Some will say he was, and yet there are those who say he was a peaceable man who only wanted to live his life his way. What is the truth? continued on page A7

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Some say the situation was handled poorly and that DeGroot did not have to die in order to find a successful resolution. And yet there are those who say they are glad their families were kept safe and thank the RCMP for doing their duty.

Emotions are running high right now and understandably so. It seems there is no middle ground. You are either pro RCMP or pro DeGroot.

People are divided in their opinions, even in my own household.

Now is the time for calm heads and thoughtful discussion. Could Mr. DeGroot have been helped prior to the incident and thus might have avoided his demise? Who knows for sure?

We might never know the truth of what happened that day. The closest we will come

will be when the Independent Investigations Office finishes their investigation and shares its findings with the public.

There are already those who claim that the IIO will simply cover up the ordeal. This I will disagree with.

The IIO is established in the Ministry of Justice and its Chief Civilian Officer is mandated to never have served as a police officer. The key word in IIO is independent. That is also a truth, whether you choose to believe that or not.

Maybe I am naïve, but I trust in our justice system. I have yet to form a clear opinion about what happened in that cabin near Slocan. I choose instead to wait until the official word comes down regarding that fateful day.

To the DeGroot family I offer my most sincere condolences. To the officers involved I thank you for helping keep me and those I love safe.

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Plenty of concessions Your news article “Labour dispute continues” talks about the letter that CUPE workers delivered to our mayor and council at their October 6 meeting.

In our letter to council we talked about our key priorities of job security and fair wages, but our main concern was to set the record straight.

The City’s October 3 statement wrongly said that the mediator’s recommendations included no concessions. There are some very serious concessions on the table that would

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This is a major concession and it has been a major stumbling block to achieving an agreement.

We also expressed concern about the lack of respect that city management has shown to our union. And we wanted to make sure that council understood our issues.

We are very disappointed that no resolution came out of the latest round of mediated talks, but we are committed to

continue to work to find agreement.

Castlegar city workers are very proud of what we do to keep our community a safe and great place to live and work.

CUPE 2262 will work hard to try to get an agreement at the bargaining table and we hope that our Mayor and Council will commit to do the same, despite the rocky road that we have been on.

Jason Craig, Vice President CUPE Local 2262

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Community Calendar upcoming october SeniorS activiteS at caStlegar community complex Mon 10 a.m. Darts 1 p.m. Whist Tue 9:30 Floor Curling/ Carpet Bowling; 1 p.m. Crafts 7 p.m. Pool Wed 9:30 p.m. Floor Curling 9:30 p.m.

Coffeetalk (1, 8, 22) in Kootenay Room 10 p.m. (15) Raspberry Hi Coffee Thur

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9:30 p.m. Floor Curling 9 p.m. Zone 6 meeting (16th) 1 p.m. Bingo (not on 2nd) 2 p.m. General Meeting (Oct. 2) 2 p.m. (16th) Tea dance 7 p.m. Rummoli Zone 6 Dinner 10 p.m. Qi Gong 1 p.m. Crib & Bridge

Open Weekdays: 9-4 for coffee.

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

october 30: Free dinner will be served at the New Life Assembly, 602 7th. St. Castlegar, basement entrance. 4:30 p.m. Everyone welcome.

For further information call Inga Lamont: 250-365-7500 Saturday nov. 1 Castlegar Selkirk Lions PUMP GAS FOR KIDS from 9 am – 4 pm at Benson Oil Plus. Two cents per litre donated, hot dogs, popcorn and prizes. All proceeds to BC Lions Society for kids with disabilities. november 1: robSon recreation Society Annual Halloween DanceRobson Hall 8pm-1am Tickets $15.00 per person call Martin at 250365-0102 or Laurie at 250-365-3569 Thank you to Martin Whitehead and Enormous Productions for the music. No minors - all proceeds to upgrades at Robson Hall november 4: agm Castlegar Arts Council is hosting its AGM on Tuesday, November 4 from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. at the Castlegar and District Community Complex, 2101 6th Avenue in Castlegar. Everyone welcome.

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ing. For more information please call 365-8337. the weSt kootenay family hiStorianS Society meets on Monday, October 27, 2014 at 6:45 pm in the lower level of the Castlegar Library.

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blueberry bottle drive The Blueberry Community School Hub has a pressing need for major work to its youth room. Please drop off refundable bottles and cans to the Blueberry School. peony loverS: Heads up Peony lovers because 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 – 250-365-7227. legion meat draw: at the Castlegar-Robson Legion, Branch 170 every Saturday, 4-6 p.m. Everyone welcome. Guests must be signed in.

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robSon flea market: Sundays 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Vendors offer a wide variety.Tables are $5 each, please call Elke (250) 365-7022 to book or leave a message with phone number on our Facebook page RobsonFleaMarket. community harveSt food bank & drop-in centre: Monday Food Bank 11 a.m. -1:30 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. the kinnaird church of god: Located at 2404 Columbia Ave. Services on Sundays (10 a.m. and 6 p.m.) at the Castlegar Christian Fellowship Building – 1821 Connors Road until further notice. At the same location:

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.) Info: Donna 250365-3168.

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: Volunteers meet Mon. & Wed., 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Interpretive & Training Centre, 820 Markova Rd. free and confidential counSelling for problem gambling; Castlegar Community Services Call 250-6082254.

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@ms-

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october 23: the caStlegar parkS and trailS Society will hold it’s fall general meeting, 6:30 p.m. at the Castlegar Rec Centre. october 23: robSon recreation Society Annual Borscht DinnerRobson Hall 5-7pm. Homemade borscht and bread, refreshments and apple crisp, $7.50 per person, $4.00 for children five and under. Take out borscht available for $10/quart Thursday afternoon. All proceeds to the upgrades at Robson Hall. october 27: the oStomy Support group will meet at 2 pm at the Kiro Wellness Center, 1500 Columbia Avenue, Trail. Guest: Michael Arab from Nightingale Medical Supplies.

PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE! For more info, please call 250-3689827 or 250-365-6276. october 30 - notice of agm The Rossland Council for Arts and Culture will be holding their Annual General Meeting at 6:30pm at the Prestige Mountain Resort. All members are welcome.

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november 14 taize Service 7:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Castlegar United Church, next to Kinnaird Medical Clinic. All are welcome to join us.

For more information please call 250-365-8337) caStlegar nordic Ski club regiStration day & Ski Swap Saturday, November 15, 2014, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm at Kinnaird Hall, 2320 Columbia Ave. Membership & Rabbit Program Registration: 9:00 a.m. to noon. Ski Swap: Gear Drop-off 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Open to Buyers: 10:00 a.m. to noon caStlegar nordic Ski club fall agm Thursday, November 20 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Castlegar & District Community Complex. All members and prospective members are invited to the annual AGM. This will be the last day to purchase a reduced-rate membership pass for the 2014/2015 season. november 29 from 10-2 at Castlegar United Church, a creche and angel display and sale of Christmas bak-

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St david’S and united church thrift Shop located at 605 Columbia Ave. Open Tues to Sat. Fall/ Winter change over now complete.

Check out the Winter coats,,jackets, Childrens’ & Baby Clothes, etc.

Clean Donations Accepted. billetS: Castlegar Rebels looking for billets families for their players (16 - 20). Please contact Mel Rinas 250-365-5596. the treaSure Shop: Please telephone 250-365-7317 or 250-3656587 re: furniture donations. Donation’s are accepted Wednesdays and Saturdays. Hours of operation: Monday - Thursday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Fridays and Saturdays 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. www.castlegarhospitalauxiliary.org 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.

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the “bridge” Join in for music, discussion, refreshments at 6 p.m. on the second Sunday of each month.

society.ca or Janice Ferraro, at 250365-5428, email janice@underthesunyoga.ca

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

engliSh aS a Second language programS Classes for adults, Conversation Club, Family Drop-in for families with young children, 1 to 1 tutoring. Free. More info call Corinne at 250-687-4714.

all about breaStfeeding informative support group for breastfeeding moms. Neighbourhood House in Castlegar, Tues. 10:30-noon 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).

new to canada? Settlement services provides eligible newcomers with information about community services or preparing for citizenship.

Call 250-687-4714 or email castlegarsettlement@cbal.org.

kp kidS is a free program for kids in Kindergarten to Gr. 4 Wed. from 6:30-8 p.m. at Kinnaird Park Community Church. Also a program for youth Gr. 5 - 7 called KPJY Registration upon arrival, drop in’s welcome.

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No nuclear waste for Salmo mine GreG Nesteroff Castlegar News

A semi-retired physicist-engineer from Ontario says an old Salmo-area mine would be a good place to store nuclear waste, but a local politician calls the notion laughable.

Dr. Charles Rhodes of Xylene Power Ltd. writes on his company’s website that from a geophysical perspective, “by far the best nuclear waste storage location in Canada is the Jersey Emerald mine property.”

The mine, about 10 kilometres from Salmo, closed in the 1970s after many decades of producing zinc, lead, and tungsten. According to Rhodes, the five million square feet of depleted workings are 200 to 600 metres below ground but still 300 metres above the surrounding water

table and the lower portions are in “extremely dense watertight granite.”

He called the mine “likely the most safe and secure facility in North America for nuclear material storage” and expressed frustration the Nuclear Waste Management Organization, which is responsible for Canada’s used nuclear fuel, as well as Ontario Power Generation didn’t inspect it last year when the rights were available.

“The failure of both [agencies] to place a $2 million holding deposit on the Jersey Emerald property will likely go down in history as the single worst management decision in the Canadian nuclear power industry,” he wrote.

In an interview from his home in Sharon, Ont., Rhodes said he wrote the article nearly two years ago with some updates since. However, the link only began circulating in Salmo recently.

Rhodes, who says he has 50 years of practical experience in “distributed energy control and mechanical equipment monitoring systems,” first brought the Jersey Emerald to the Nuclear Waste Management Organization’s attention in 2010 when it began looking for a site for long-term management of nuclear fuel.

An initial list of 21 potential sites in Ontario and Saskatchewan has since been narrowed to 14. However, Rhodes believes they are all unsuitable.

Michael Krizanc with the Nuclear Waste Management Organization said the search for a site was community-driven.

“While the expressions of interest phase was open, communities had to invite themselves into the process,” he said.

“They had to come forward. We did not solicit them. Salmo was not among the

communities which expressed interest in learning about the project and the process for identifying an informed and willing host for the project. Without an invitation from the community, we did not investigate the area.”

Regional director Hans Cunningham, in whose area the mine falls, only learned of the article last week, and said his initial reaction was amusement.

“I was in Winnipeg when Atomic Energy of Canada took us up their disposal site, which is about a mile underground.

They said the water there hadn’t seen daylight in 300,000 years.

“Compare that to the [Jersey Emerald] which is not a mile down. You’ve got an area in an earthquake zone, that has running water in it. It just doesn’t make sense.

It’s a wonderful rumour, but it’s really worth laughing at.”

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Dear Miss Sensibility, I must say that I have really enjoyed reading your columns. I thought I would get your opinion on something and see if you can help settle a long-standing argument between me and my husband. When we are invited over to someone’s home for dinner, I always bring a small gift (flowers, candles, etc.) for the host as a thank you for having us over. My husband disagrees with this gesture saying that it is an unnecessary waste of money that we do not have, that it makes the hosts feel uncomfortable, and that people don’t need any more ‘useless crap’. He agrees with offering to bring a dish to help contribute to the meal but that a gift is over-the-top. I was always taught that this was the proper thing to do. What is the etiquette that we should follow here? Sincerely, Grateful Guest

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Regional District of Central Kootenay says it supports having a choice in paper and packaging recycling after hearing a pitch from a potential competitor to industry stewardship group Multi-Material BC. Neil Hastie, development director for StewardChoice Enterprises, spoke to the board Thursday by phone. The company, a subsidiary of Torontobased Reclay StewardEdge, has managed recycling programs in Ontario, Manitoba, and Germany.

“We are at a crossroads in B.C. when it comes to recycling packaging and printed paper,” Hastie said. “There will either be the continuation of a monopoly or choices for local governments and other important stakeholders.”

The company is seeking approval from the Ministry of Environment to offer its own program and promises to fill gaps left by Multi-Material BC by signing up hold-out producers.

Multi-Material BC, which launched its program in May to meet a provincial mandate that firms pay the cost of recycling their own packaging, hasn’t yet been able to offer service to rural areas of the regional district.

However, it is paying for curbside pick-up in Nelson, Castlegar, Kaslo, and Nakusp.

The regional district board initially refused to sign a contract with Multi-Material BC, saying it wouldn’t cover all

the costs, but later changed its mind, worried that not signing up could result in a drastically reduced depot system. However, it was told it would have to wait until 2015.

The regional district opted to keep the status quo and continue offering recycling services at a cost of over $900,000 that it otherwise would have saved.

Hastie said StewardChoice’s approach is “to work closely with communities and recycling providers to allow service to continue the way it currently operates. What service residents are receiving should be continued without disruption.”

Asked how the company could afford to do that, Hastie replied that it would be more efficient and have lower overhead than Multi-Material BC. The company received plaudits from several directors, including chair John Kettle who called Multi-Material BC “a disaster for the most part for rural areas.”

“Right now we have no other options,” he said. “Competition gives us opportunities. We may end up with a program that works and still lets us cut taxation.”

Rural Kaslo director Andy Shadrack called Multi-Material BC “dictatorial” and their fencing and staffing requirements on rural depots “absolute bullshit.”

“They say they want to take us on, but it’s still on their terms.

We would have to reduce recycling depots and I don’t want to do that. StewardChoice says if we want to keep running the

Appropriate hostess gifts will be nice enough to show your appreciation, but small enough to not make the hostess uncomfortable by too much generosity.

Other than the ones you have mentioned, some thoughtful gift ideas include specialty food items (especially something you made yourself such as jams or jellies), chocolates, oils, vinegars, teas, coffee or other kitchen items (such as nice tea towels). If you know your host’s tastes a book or CD would also make a nice gift. If you are on the receiving end of a hostess gift, sending a thank you note is still the time honoured way to show your appreciation.

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For the sake of matrimonial harmony, and to avoid one of you being able to say, “I told you so”; I will have to say that you are both partially correct. I must admit that I find it encouraging that you are actually receiving dinner invitations. Practicing hospitality is something that is sadly becoming more and more absent in our modern culture. Another lost treasure is the principle of the hostess gift.

However, modern times have allowed for a slacking of the guidelines from previous generations. While it is never wrong to show your appreciation to someone for their hospitality, there are some circumstances where a gift is unnecessary. You do not need to bring a gift to a dinner that is hosted by a close family member or by close friends that frequently dine together. It is also unnecessary at potlucks.

If there is a guest of honour, for example at a birthday dinner, the gift should be for the honoured guest and you may skip one for the hostess.

program, that’s fine.”

Other directors were skeptical, including rural Nelson rep Ron Mickel, who said “It sounded too good to be true.

They still need producers signing up so I’m a little leery.”

Although some producers have signed letters of intent to join StewardChoice’s program, the company expects approval of its plan to take up to a year.

Hastie said it would require political pressure on Environment Minister Mary Polak to speed things up. The board agreed to urge her to allow competition in the field.

Meanwhile, the regional district continues to talk to MultiMaterial BC about getting away from strict site requirements.

Environmental services manager Uli Wolf said while they have also spoken to StewardChoice, he expects it could be anywhere from four months to a year and a half before the company can make commitments.

“We need to be realistic in our expectations from StewardChoice,” he said. “It will be very difficult to get into that market and offer a ‘we cover everything’ service.”

Rural Nelson director Ramona Faust also asked why industry doesn’t just reimburse the regional district for the service it’s already providing. “Let us do what we do and offset the taxes,” she said. “It’s simplistic, however it’s probably the best model for us.”

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The sister of the man killed in Slocan last week made an emotional statement on behalf of her family Monday, saying the police overreacted and “executed” her brother.

Danna de Groot read a 10page statement at a news conference in Vancouver that recounted her oldest brother’s decline in health and independence after suffering an aneurysm and numerous seizures from which he never fully recovered.

Dana and another brother Miles were in Slocan the morning Peter de Groot was found and shot by police. Danna had two separate interviews with the RCMP about Peter after she drove from Vancouver to Slocan when she heard of the search for her brother.

“Why was my repeated request to be brought in to Peter should any stand-off type situation occur ignored and our efforts disregarded?” Danna asked. “I went to the RCMP at their command central where I met the lead investigator and spoke at length with him. I reiterated my request to bring me to wherever they were so that if anything happened I could talk to my brother. I offered both times to ‘walk into the bush to get him’.

“My brother was spotted in a remote cabin in the wilderness.

Four days in the bush without

food or water. He had not committed any serious crime. He was weak and could have been sleeping on his front with his gun. The ERT ‘interaction’ was that they opened fire and killed my brother.”

“He was executed.”

The police incident began on October 9 when Slocan Lake RCMP responded to a dispute between two individuals on Slocan West Road near Gravel Pit Road. While on scene, de Groot allegedly fired upon police with a rifle before retreating into the surrounding forest.

No members of the public nor RCMP officers were injured.

Police searched for de Groot, 45, for five days while residents were told to stay in their homes with doors locked as RCMP considered the suspect to be armed and dangerous. RCMP locked down the Village of Slocan for three days.

De Groot was found on October 13 by the ERT team and killed.

The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) of B.C. is investigating the incident. RCMP and the IIO have said little about the details of de Groot’s death other than he “sustained a gunshot injury during an interaction…In addition, a firearm was found at the scene.”

While the incident is under investigation, RCMP have declined to make any public statements about the case.

During her public statement Monday, Danna detailed de

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Groot’s intelligence and education which included completing an undergraduate degree in political science, a master’s degree in political theory and acceptance to a PhD program at Purdue University. But after an aneurysm in 1997 followed by surgeries and six gran mal seizures, Peter’s family supported him to be able to live independently.

“The area of his brain where he had the aneurysm was the region controlling peripheral vision and his senses and that was compromised,” said Danna. “He worked very hard to gain back coordination skill, but his brain did now function differently. His body was so ravaged over time that it was easy to judge him as a person he was not.”

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The New Democrats of South Okanagan-West Kootenay (SOWK) have voted in their federal candidate.

After a weekend vote, local members of the NDP voted for Richard “Dick” Cannings to run on behalf of the party for the 2015 federal election.

The Penticton native is an avid birder, author, environmentalist and biologist with experience in government and says he will do his best to represent the SOWK electoral district.

“I look forward to taking the campaign throughout the riding in the months to come,” he said. “I’m humbled to be nominated and excited to be part of Tom Mulcair’s team, offering Canadians a real alternative to the Harper Conservatives in the 2015 election.”

If he is elected by voters in the SOWK riding, Cannings will replace four-term NDP Member of Parliament Alex Atamanenko.

Thomas Mulcair, federal NDP leader, says Cannings is the right choice for the job.

“A brilliant mind, Dick’s commitment to his community and the environment are indisputable,” he said in a release issued after the vote. “Alex is leaving some big shoes to fill, but there is no question the people in this riding will be extremely well served

by Dick Cannings.”

Party members gathered in Grand Forks on Saturday to cast their ballots after hearing a final campaign pitch from both Cannings and his opponent, Margaret Maximenko. Voters who were unable to be at the meeting were given the opportunity to to vote by mail, or online.

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The Robson Raspberry Irrigation District (RRID) received a $125,000 grant from the Regional District of Central Kootenay Area J. The grant money comes from the Community Works Fund which is in turn funded by money returned to local governments from the federal gas tax. Area J has earmarked their funding to go towards improving the quality of water in the district. Three years ago Robson

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A boisterous home crowd and pre-game banner raising ceremony fuelled the Selkirk College Saints to a convincing 5-1 victory over the Eastern Washington University Eagles on Friday night at the Castlegar Community Recreation Complex.

Returning to the comforts of home ice after a rough regular season start that saw the Saints drop all three games on the road, the two-time defending BC Intercollegiate Hockey League (BCIHL) champions got back on track.

With a crowd of more than 500 in attendance, the Saints raised the 2013-14 BCIHL

banner to the rafters of the complex and then went to work at showing why they are a threat for a three-peat.

“We had our best practices of the year in this last week, just going back to the basics and working hard,” said veteran defenceman Arie Postmus after the game.

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Looking nothing like a team that entered the game in last place in the BCIHL standings, the Saints came out flying. Just over three minutes into the opening period, hulking forward Jackson Garrett pounced on a rebound and put it past EWU starter Austin Brihn.

The Saints went on to dominate the first 20 minutes, but could only solve Brihn once.

Saints starting goaltender James Prigione ensured the score stayed 1-0 just over midway into the period when he stopped EWU sniper Beau Walker on a breakaway.

Four minutes into the second period, Saints captain Logan Proulx finished a nice passing play with linemate Darnell Dyck to give the home side a 2-0 advantage. Selkirk once again dominated the middle frame, but Brihn was solid in turning 15 away shots.

Working on the team’s top line with Proulx and Dyck, Garrett finished off his hat trick early in the third period with another

rebound 50 seconds in and then a nice deflection two minutes later on the powerplay.

Just over four minutes into the final period EWU’s Chase Wharton got the Eagles on the board when he scored a nice goal on the powerplay. Saints’ newcomer Alex Milligan closed out the scoring with a powerplay goal with five minutes remaining in the game.

Garrett — who was returning from a rib injury that kept out of the first three games — was named the game’s first star.

“I’m playing with two great linemates; it made it easy to come back from the injury,” Garrett said outside a jubilant Saints dressing room. “The coaches wanted to use me in front of the net and be a big body screening. I put that upon myself to try to be there and the goals came from me doing my simple jobs and listening to the coaches.”

Another trademark of the Saints’ championship team is defence, a trait that was on display Friday night.

“We take pride in defending,” said Postmus. “We have a

lot of vets on the backend and in those first three games we were not satisfied with our play; we weren’t tough enough. I think tonight we showed our toughness. We were hitting, everybody was blocking shots, the forwards were backchecking and we were taking that bit of extra time to make a good play up the ice.”

With the first win now in the books, the Saints are confident they are back on track.

“There wasn’t any panic, especially from the veteran group,” Garrett said of the slow start on the road. “We know this is a long season and just because you lose the first three games of the season, it doesn’t mean your season is over at all. A championship is won in the playoffs; it’s not won in the regular season. We want to seed ourselves high, but the playoffs are where it matters.”

The Saints will travel to Langley on Friday to play Trinity Western University and return home to the Castlegar Recreation Complex on Saturday night for a rematch against EWU. The puck drops on Saturday at 7 p.m..

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The local squad earned three out of a possible four points on the weekend, losing 4-3 in overtime to Spokane on Friday and beating up Grand Forks 9-3 on Saturday.

The Spokane game saw the Rebels fall behind early as Danton Oliver opened the scoring for the Braves.

But the Rebels quickly battled back thanks to first period goals by Cal Owens and Bryan Lubin.

The Braves tied the game at 2-2 in the second when Jonny Marzec found the back of the net.

In a closely contested third period, the Rebels took a 3-2 lead when Yannis Soukas bulged the twine. However, Spokane tied the game again thanks to a marker by Tanner Stolz.

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The game went into overtime and the Braves ended it when Stolz scored again.

Castlegar shook off the loss quickly as they pummelled the Grand Forks Border Bruins the next night.

The Rebels scored first as Bryan Lubin and Aaron Petten gave the locals an early 2-0 lead, but Grand Forks battled back with a pair of first period goals by Stephen Shikaze and Reid Robertson.

The Bruins took a 3-2 lead in the second when Matt Lucero scored but it was all Castlegar after that.

Two more goals by Petten gave him a hattrick while single markers went to Cal Owens, Lindan Calliou, Carson Wornig, Mike Bhatoa and Darren Medeiros.

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Whether it be physical or emotional, we’ve all experienced some sort of pain. Though we may think this discomfort is unnecessary, like all body functions, it’s there for a reason.

We have pain for the same reason we have locks on our doors. It’s the security system of our bodies. When something is harming us, pain sounds the alarm. It saves us from burning ourselves on the stove or over-working to the point of injury. We should respect the important information it provides, even if it is unpleasant.

Think of the trouble we’d be in if we didn’t have this sensation.

The problem with the information pain give us is that it’s non-specific. A headache is signaling that something is wrong, but it can be very difficult to understand exactly what, unlike the obvious soreness that comes with stubbing your toe. Pain equals problem, but it won’t tell you what the cause of the problem is. Finding out what is causing the distress is the key to reducing it.

Discomfort is often the first sign of a problem, but there are other ways of alarming the body of harm. Some people with wheat allergies feel their stomach gurgle when they walk past a bakery. When I was a kid, a friend of mine dared me to drink a teaspoon of dish soap. I spent that night nauseously spitting up bubbles. The next night when my parents made me do the dishes, I felt the nausea again as soon as I reached for the soap. In both cases the body is creating un-

pleasant reactions to warn ourselves of something it feels a danger to us.

Our body creates an unpleasant sensation to keep us safe. But what happens when this signal won’t turn off? If the environment which is causing the pain is not corrected, it may lead to a long-term problem. Chronic Pain Syndrome (CPS) is more complicated to treat than acute pain because the greater length of time which the body has been injured. Though many CPS suffers use analgesics (pain-killers) to decrease the discomfort, these don’t often address the root of the problem. In a situation like this, other problems can transpire, such as insomnia, depression, and possibly drug dependence and addiction. CPS doesn’t go away on its own – it’s important to see a medical professional who has experience in treating it.

Some complementary practitioners frown at the use of Western pharmaceuticals. I don’t think it’s wrong to take pain-relieving medicine under the guidance of your doctor. However, there are alternative ways to manage pain, alone or in conjunction with your prescribed medicine, and it’s important to have a professional find out what is causing the discomfort and how it can be corrected. As an acupuncturist, the majority of my clientele is in my care to have their pain treated. This type of medicine has gained popularity as a natural alternative to manage pain due to its positive results and little to no side-effects. In fact, the World Health Organiza-

tion extensive study on acupuncture concluded it was an effective treatment for numerous pain conditions.

Acupuncture needles do several things. When inserted into certain locations, they release endorphins, which are our feel-good, “natural pain-killer” chemicals in the body. Acupuncture needles can also be used to correct the problem by decreasing the tension in the muscles or other tissue causing discomfort and increasing circulation into malnourished or injured tissues. Treating the root (the cause) of the problem while addressing the branch (the pain) is a fundamental principle in Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Though I speak the gospel of the modality which I’m trained in, there are also other therapies which can help moderate your discomfort.

Massage, Chiropractic, and in some cases even counseling can provide more comfort and increase quality of life. You need to find what works best for you and what you are willing to commit to. The longer a problem has been with you, the longer any type of therapy will take to correct it.

If you experience any discomfort throughout the day, take a moment to ask yourself why. Is there a behavior you’re doing that is hurting you?

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NOTICE OF OF ELECTION

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PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given given to the electors School District No. 20 (Kootenay PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY to the electors ofofSchool District No. 20 (Kootenay PUBLIC-Columbia) NOTICE IS HEREBY givenElectoral to the electors ofCastlegar School District No. 20 (Kootenay -Columbia) – Trustee Area 2 2 (City and a portion – Trustee Electoral Area (Cityof of Castlegar and of a portion of -Columbia) – of Trustee Electoral Area 2 (City ofPark/Renata/Paulson Castlegar and a portion of Electoral Area J ofRDCK the RDCK [Robson/Raspberry/Deer Electoral Area J the [Robson/Raspberry/Deer Park/Renata/Paulson Highway]) that an election by voting is necessary to elect two (2) School Trustees for Electoral Area J of the RDCK Park/Renata/Paulson Highway]) that anyear election by voting is [Robson/Raspberry/Deer necessary two (2) School a four term commencing December 2014 and to thatelect the persons nominated as Trustees for Highway]) that an election by voting is necessary to elect two (2) School Trustees candidates and for whom votes will be received are: a four year term commencing December 2014 and that the persons nominated as for a four year term commencing December 2014 and that the persons nominated as candidates andSchool for whom willElectoral be received are: Trusteevotes – Trustee Area 2 - Two (2) to be elected candidates and for whom votes will be received are: SchoolSurname Trustee – Trustee Electoral Area 2 Jurisdiction - Two (2)oftoResidence be elected Usual Name BRUNTON Eileen Electoral 2500Area 6th Avenue, Castlegar School Trustee Rosann – Trustee 2 - Two (2) to be elected KINAKIN

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for the 2014 General School to elect Park/Renata/Paulson (2) School Trustees will on: be open to qualified For Area J Election (Robson/Raspberry/Deer Hwy) electors electors of School District No. 20 (Kootenay-Columbia) – Trustee Electoral Area 2: Saturday, November 15, 2014 for the 2014 General Schoolbetween Election to elect (2) School Trustees will be open to qualified the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. electors of School District No. 20 (Kootenay-Columbia) – Trustee Electoral Area 2: at theall Robson Community For electors on: Hall 3067 Waldie Avenue Robson, B.C.

all electors Saturday, For November 15, on: 2014 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, November 15, Complex 2014 at the Castlegar & District Recreation Avenue 2101 – 6thof between the hours 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.

Castlegar, B.C.Recreation Complex at the Castlegar & District 2101 – 6th Avenue For Area J (Robson/Raspberry/Deer Park/Renata/Paulson Hwy) electors on: Castlegar, B.C. Saturday, November 15, 2014 For Area J (Robson/Raspberry/Deer Park/Renata/Paulson Hwy) electors on: between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. at the Robson November Community 15, Hall2014 Saturday, Waldie between3067 the hours of Avenue 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.

Robson, at the RobsonB.C. Community Hall 3067 Waldie Avenue SPECIAL VOTING OPPORTUNITIES Robson, B.C. will be open to qualified electors of School District No. 20 (Kootenay-Columbia) – Trustee Electoral Area 2 who are patients or staff of Talarico Place or Castleview Care Centre at the time of voting at these special voting opportunities to be held on: Saturday, November 15, 2014 at Talarico Place – 709 10th Street, Castlegar – from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Castleview Care Centre – 2300 14th Avenue, Castlegar – from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

ELECTOR REGISTRATION If you are not on the list of electors, you may register at the time of voting by completing the required application form available at the voting place. To register you must meet the following qualifications: -

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18 years of age or older on general voting day for the election Canadian citizen resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration resident of OR registered owner of real property in the City of Castlegar for at least 30 days immediately preceding day of registration, and not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election and not otherwise disqualified by law.

In order to register, resident electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity.

In order to register, non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if there is more than one owner, written consent from the majority of property owners to one owner registering. Consent forms will be available at the voting place, or may be obtained in advance by contacting the Chief Election Officer at (250) 365-7227.

Acceptable identification includes: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

a British Columbia Driver’s Licence, a British Columbia Identification Card, an Owner’s Certificate of Insurance and Vehicle Licence, a British Columbia CareCard or British Columbia Gold CareCard, a Ministry of Social Development and Economic Security Request for Continued Assistance Form SDES8, (f) a Social Insurance Card, (g) a Citizenship Card, (h) a property tax notice, (i) a credit card or debit card issued by a savings institution, or (j) a utility bill issued for the supply of electricity, natural gas, water, telephone services or cable.

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CITY OF CASTLEGAR

NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBYNOTICE given to the electors of the City of Castlegar that an election by voting ADVANCE NOTICE OF OF ELECTION BYVOTING VOTING

is necessary to elect (1) Mayor and (6) Councillors, for a four year term commencing December 2014 NOTICE OF ADVANCE and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whomVOTING votes will be received are:

More than 30 skaters, and members of the Castlegar Rebels hockey squad, hit the ice last week as the CanSkate season began.

CanSkate session begin The CanSkate season began on October 15 with a great turn out.

There was lots of fun and excitement as more than 30 skaters experienced the newly revised program.

Coaches Rachel Stewart, Andrea Poznikoff and the StarSkate program assistants were joined on the ice by Castlegar Rebels Dylan Bowerman, Brian Lubin, Ryan Teslak and Patrick Zubick (sporting their Breast Cancer Awareness jerseys).

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their time to help out during the CanSkating season.

CanSkate is a beginner program aimed at developing and improving basic skills just for fun and recreation or in preparation for figure skating or hockey.

A limited number of spots are still available. For more information or to print out a registration form, please visit www.castlegarskatingclub.wikispaces.com.

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PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the City of Castlegar that an election by voting – One (1)for to abefour elected is necessary to elect (1) Mayor andMayor (6) Councillors, year term commencing December 2014 PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY to the electors of whom the City of Castlegar that an are: election by voting and that the persons nominatedgiven as candidates and for votes will be received Surname Usual Name for a four year Jurisdiction of Residence is necessary to elect (1) Mayor and (6) Councillors, term commencing December 2014 CHERNOFF D. 2513 6th Avenue, and that the persons nominatedLawrence as Mayor candidates and votes will be Castlegar received are: – One (1)for towhom be elected ZAITSOFF Gordon 2005 14th Avenue, Area J, Mayor – One (1) to be elected Regional District of Central Kootenay Surname Usual Name Jurisdiction of Residence CHERNOFF Lawrence D. 2513 6th Avenue, Castlegar th Usual Name Jurisdiction ofJ,Residence Councillor – Six (6) to2005 be elected Avenue, Area ZAITSOFFSurname Gordon 14 th CHERNOFF Lawrence D. 2513 6 Avenue, Castlegar Regionalth District of Central Kootenay Avenue, Area ZAITSOFFSurname Gordon 2005 14Jurisdiction Usual Name of J, Residence CHERNOFF Kevin 3720 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar Regional District of Central Kootenay Councillor – Six (6) to be elected GRANTHAM Dave Castlegar Councillor – Six (6) to221 be Pinewood elected HEATON-SHERSTOBITOFF Sue Drive, Castlegar Surname Usual Name Jurisdiction of Residence MACGREGOR Kere 607 Street,Avenue, Castlegar CHERNOFF KevinOwen 3720Yew Columbia Castlegar Surname Jurisdiction of Residence MADDOCKS Tyler Colin Name 557 7th Avenue, Castlegar GRANTHAM DaveUsual Castlegar nd CHERNOFF Kevin 3720 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar Street,Drive, Castlegar MCINTOSH 301 HEATON-SHERSTOBITOFF Deb Sue 221 32 Pinewood Castlegar GRANTHAM Dave Castlegar PHILLIPS John Donald William MACGREGOR Kere Owen 607 Yew Street, Castlegar th HEATON-SHERSTOBITOFF Sue 221 Castlegar Avenue,Drive, Castlegar RYE Daniel 614 8 Castlegar MADDOCKS Tyler Colin 557 Pinewood 7th Avenue, nd Street, Castlegar MACGREGOR Kere Owen 607 Yew TASSONE Bruno 1473 Meadowbrook Drive, Area J, Street, Castlegar MCINTOSH Deb 301 32 MADDOCKS Tyler 557 7th Avenue, Regional DistrictCastlegar of Central Kootenay PHILLIPS John Colin Donald William Castlegar nd th Regional Street, Castlegar Castlegar MCINTOSH Deb 301 VASSILAKAKIS Florio Area District of Central Kootenay Avenue, RYE DanielMichael 614 32 8J, PHILLIPS John Donald William Castlegar TASSONE Bruno 1473 Meadowbrook Drive, Area J, RYE Daniel 614 8th Avenue, Regional DistrictCastlegar of Central Kootenay TASSONE Bruno 1473 Meadowbrook Drive, J, Kootenay VASSILAKAKIS Florio Michael Area J, Regional District of Area Central Regional District of Central Kootenay VASSILAKAKIS Florio Michael Area J, Regional District of Central Kootenay ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITIES for the 2014 General Local Election to elect (1) Mayor and (6) Councillors will be open to all qualified electors of the City of Castlegar on: ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITIES

ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITIES Tuesday, November 4, 2014 and for the 2014 General Local Election to elect (1) Mayor and (6) Councillors will be open to all qualified electors of the City ofWednesday, Castlegar on:November 5, 2014 between the hours of (1) 8:00 a.m. and (6) 8:00Councillors p.m. each will daybe open to all qualified for the 2014 General Local Election to elect Mayor theofTuesday, Community Forum (Council Chambers) electors of the in City CastlegarNovember on: 4, 2014 and GENERAL DAY #101 –VOTING 445 13th Avenue Wednesday, November 5, 2014 Castlegar, B.C. Tuesday, 4, 2014 GENERAL VOTING DAY between the hours ofNovember 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 and p.m. each day for the 2014 General Local Election to Wednesday, elect (1) Mayor and (6) Councillors will be open to all qualified November 5, 2014 in theGENERAL CommunityVOTING Forum (Council Chambers) DAY electors of the City of Castlegar on: the hours of 8:00 a.m.th and 8:00 p.m. each day between Avenue – 445 and 13 (6) for the 2014 General Local Election to elect#101 (1) Mayor Councillors will be open to all qualified in Community Forum (Council Chambers) Castlegar, B.C. electors of the City of Local Castlegar on:the for the 2014 General Election to elect (1)November Mayor andth15, (6)2014 Councillors will be open to all qualified Saturday, #101 – 445 13 Avenue electors of the City of Castlegar on: between the hours Castlegar, of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.

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Nominate someone you know by emailing their name, phone number, and what they do for our community to sales@castlegarnews.com. Each week, we will pick a volunteer to be showcased in the paper and reward them with a $10 gift cerificate!

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Carolyn Rempel Chief Election Officer

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Bible truths: serving Christ in the last days “Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts, and saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue

as they were from the beginning of the creation.”

– II Peter 3:3-4 I am often asked if we are living in the last days. My answer to this question is yes. The term “last days” in the New Tes-

tament actually refers to the time between Christ’s first coming and His second coming (I John 2:18).

So technically we have been in the last days ever since Jesus ascended back into heaven. However, I

understand that what they are asking is, “Do you think we are getting close to the end?”

“Is the return of Christ coming soon?”

On this point I cannot be as definite for no man knows when

that will be. However, it does seem to me that the stage is being set for the final events that will lead up to the coming of the Lord. One thing is for sure, we are closer now than we’ve ever been.

The Bible tells us what it will be like in the last days. Let’s look at some of those descriptions and see if they don’t mirror what is going on around us today.

First, the last days will be a time of pok-

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REGIONAL DISTRICT OF CENTRAL KOOTENAY NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING (d)

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to the electors of the Regional District of Central Kootenay that an Election by Voting is necessary to elect Directors for Electoral Areas B, D, E, F, G, J, and K for terms commencing December 2014 and terminating after the general election in 2018, and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom the votes will be received are: OFFICE OF DIRECTOR One (1) to be elected in each Electoral Area Area Surname

Usual Residential Address Names th

B LEBLANC WALL

Jared 1026 36 Ave N, Erickson Tanya 2812 Erickson St, Creston

D CORMIE WATSON

Donna 2215 Kaslo Cr S Fork Rd, Kaslo Aimee 1622 Duthie St, Kaslo

E FAUST MARKEN

Ramona 8496 ProcterRd E, Procter Rick 4185 Kays Rd, Nelson

F LEPAPE NEWELL

Kevin Tom

74 Johnstone Rd, Nelson 3224 Heddle Rd, Nelson

G CUNNINGHAM Hans 6907 3 rd Ave, Ymir KRAUS Werner 380 Boulder Cr Rd, Salmo J SMITH ZAITSOFF

Rick 3951B Broadwater Rd, Robson Gordon 2005 14 th Ave, Castlegar

GENERAL VOTING DAY: GENERAL VOTING DAY will be SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm for QUALIFIED ELECTORS of the REGIONAL DISTRICT OF CENTRAL KOOTENAY at the following locations: ELECTORAL AREA B Erickson Elem School Canyon Elem School Lister Comm Hall Kitchener Comm Hall Yahk Comm Hall Creston Comm Complex

3523 Highway 3, Erickson, BC 4575 Canyon/Lister Rd, Canyon, BC 3461 16th St, Lister, BC 6253 Kitchener Rd, Kitchener, BC 8790 Railway Ave, Yahk, BC 312-19th Ave N, Creston, BC

ELECTORAL AREA D Kaslo Legion Hall 403 5th St, Kaslo, BC Ainsworth Comm Hall Highway 31, Ainsworth, BC Lardeau Vly Comm Hall Highway 31, Meadow Ck, BC Argenta Comm Hall Argenta Rd, Argenta, BC ELECTORAL AREA E Balfour Senior Hall 8435 Busk St, Balfour, BC Procter Comm Hall 246 3 rd St, Procter, BC Blewett Elementary School 2665 Blewett Rd, Nelson, BC Regional District Office 202 Lakeside Dr, Nelson, BC

ELECTORAL AREA F Beasley Fire Hall North Shore Comm Hall North Shore Fire Hall Regional District Office

5095 Highway 3A, S. Slocan, BC 675 Whitmore Road, Nelson, BC 2703 Greenwood Rd, Nelson, BC 202 Lakeside Dr, Nelson, BC

ELECTORAL AREA G Salmo Comm Centre 206 7th St, Salmo, BC Ymir Comm Hall 1 st Ave, Ymir, BC ELECTORAL AREA J Robson Comm Hall 3067 Waldie Ave, Robson, BC Ootischenia Comm Hall 1119 Columbia Rd, Ootischenia, BC Castlegar Complex 2101 6 th Ave, Castlegar, BC

ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITY: ADVANCE VOTING will be WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following locations: ELECTORAL AREA B Yahk Comm Hall Creston Comm Complex

8790 Railway Ave, Yahk, BC 312-19 th Ave N, Creston, BC

ELECTORAL AREA D Lardeau Valley Comm Hall Highway 31, Meadow Ck, BC Kaslo Seniors Hall 304 4 th St, Kaslo BC Regional District Office 202 Lakeside Dr, Nelson, BC ELECTORAL AREA E Balfour Senior Hall Regional District Office

8435 Busk St, Balfour, BC 202 Lakeside Dr, Nelson, BC

ELECTORAL AREA F Regional District Office

202 Lakeside Dr, Nelson, BC

ELECTORAL AREA G Salmo Comm Centre Regional District Office

206 7th St, Salmo, BC 202 Lakeside Dr, Nelson, BC

ELECTORAL AREA J Castlegar Complex

2101 6 th Ave, Castlegar, BC

A recent change in provincial legislation now enables any qualified elector to vote on Advance Voting Day. ELIGIBLE ELECTORS: The Local Government Act sets out the qualifications for electors entitled to vote at Local Government Voting and if you qualify, and you are not on the list of electors, you may register at the time of voting by completing the required application form available at the voting place.

To register you must meet the following qualifications: Qualifications for a Resident Elector: Must meet all of the following requirements: (a) on General Voting Day you must be eighteen years of age or older; (b) you must be a Canadian citizen; (c) you must have resided in British Columbia in accordance with Section 52 of the Local Government Act for at least six months immediately preceding the day of registration;

(e)

you must have resided within the area in which the vote is taking place in accordance with Section 52 of the Local Government Act for at least 30 days immediately preceding the day of registration; you must not be disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting on General Voting Day or be otherwise disqualified by law.

Resident electors not on the Voters list and wishing to register on voting day will be required to produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature).

The identification must prove identity and residency.

Qualifications for a Non-Resident Elector: Must meet all of the following requirements: (a) (b) (c) and (e) above plus (d) you must have been the registered owner of real property within the area in which the vote is taking place for at least 30 days immediately preceding the day of registration; (d)(i) the only persons who are registered owners of the real property, either as joint tenants or tenants in common, and are individuals who are not holding the property in trust for a corporation or another trust; (f) you must not be entitled to register as a resident Elector for that area; (g) if there is more than one registered owner of the property, only one of those individuals may, with the written consent of the majority of the owners, register as a non-resident property elector.

Non-Resident electors not on the Voters list and wishing to register on voting day will be required to produce the following: • 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity; • Evidence of ownership of the real property (any of the following): o state of title certificate; o registered agreement for sale; o property tax notice (last) or; o property assessment notice • Written consent of a majority of the other property owners (if any) that they are entitled to register for the jointly owned property. (Consent form may be downloaded from the RDCK website at www.rdck.bc.ca) Pursuant to the Local Government Act, no corporation is entitled to be registered as an elector or have a representative registered as an elector and no corporation is entitled to vote.

VOTING BY MAIL: The RDCK has recently enacted a bylaw which authorizes voting by mail ballot and establishes the procedures therefor. The only electors who may vote by mail ballot are the following: (a) persons who have a physical disability, illness, or injury that affects their ability to vote at an other voting opportunity; and (b) persons who expect to be absent from the Regional District of Central Kootenay on the General and Advance Voting Days.

Qualified electors wishing to vote by mail ballot must apply to the RDCK before 4:00 p.m., November 13, 2014.

Randy Matheson, Chief Elections Officer Anitra Winje, Deputy Chief Elections Officer

ing fun at the truth.

(Notice the verse above). Surely you agree that in mainstream society today the Bible is scoffed at.

It is interesting that in a society of tolerance that takes great care not to use any language that might be offensive to any particular group that somehow this does not apply to Biblical values or Christians.

I admit that I am sensitive to this as a Christian but even non-Christians are recognizing the inequities.

Bashing the Bible is in vogue in Canada today and the excuse is that the Bible is out of touch with the values held by are society today.

The truth is, the values of society today are out of touch with the Word of God. What are Christians to do in these last days? Hold fast to the truth of the Scriptures!

Although it may annoy me, it certainly does not surprise me when non-believers ridicule the Bible.

What alarms me is when Christians follow suit.

Society’s denouncements of the Bible have become so bold and strong that many churches and Christians feel they need to apologize for God and adjust to fit the culture.

Too many denominations and even non-denominations have capitulated the truth to the point that they no longer resemble Bible believing churches of the New Testament but the apostate churches of the last days.

Next month I hope to consider another characteristic of the last days. Until then, stand fast in the faith.

Pastor Tom Kline, Castlegar Baptist

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In Loving Memory of

Sam Postnikoff Your presence we miss your memory we treasure loving you always forgetting you never Love Always Bro., Marie & Joe, Jim & Marnita & Families

In Loving Memory of my Husband

Sam Postnikoff April 6, 1945 - October 28, 2012 The happy hours we once enjoyed, How sweet the memory still, Your death has left a vacant space, Which no one else can fill.

Love you Forever Carrol xxxxoooo

Korlene Selena Bayes (Nee Harrison)

May 28, 1935 October 13, 2014 With sadness, Mom has passed away peacefully at the Chemainus Health Care Centre.

Mom was predeceased by husband Ross and eldest son, Glenn. She is survived by Barry (Char), Lori (Ralph), Cindy (Winston), Karen (Klinton), Kim and Emmy. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren and of course many other relatives and friends.

No service by request. A celebration of Mom’s life will be held at a later date.

Words are never enough to express our thanks and gratitude to the nurses and staff at the Chemainus Healthcare Centre.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Chemainus Healthcare Centre in Mom’s name.

John Koznuik John Koznuik passed away peacefully on October 5, 2014 at Talarico Place with family by his side.

He was born in Moose Jaw Saskatchewan July 7, 1926.

Our Father retired from Cominco after 25 years. He was active in volunteering for Minor Hockey and was a devoted member of the Lions Club for many years. He had a true love of nature and the bounty that grew around the Castlegar area. One of his greatest pleasures was walking and meeting friends along his journeys.

A very special thank you to the Community of Castlegar for all the genuine kindnesses, friendships, waves and hugs throughout the years. The family extends their gratitude to Dr. Larocque and the extraordinary staff of the Trail Hospital and Talarico Place.

John will be remembered and sadly missed by family and friends.

A Graveside Service was officiated by Reverend Cynthia Pelletier at Park Memorial Cemetery on Thursday, October 9, 2014 followed by the interment.

Arrangements were in care of Castlegar Funeral Chapel.

In Loving Memory

Rachael Helen Woods (Morrow) We sadly announce the passing of our mother on Oct 5, 2014 in Wolseley, Sask. at the age of 95. Rae was born May 25, 1919 in Baynes Lake, BC and grew up in Creston. At the age of 15 she worked in Trail, in housekeeping and childcare.

In 1940 she married Gordon Woods in Nelson. They lived in Nelson, Sheep Creek (Salmo), Rossland and moved to Genelle in 1956. In 1969 they moved to Grenfell, SK to continue work with the United Church. Mom worked for CM&S fertilizer (Cominco) during WW2 and then worked in a café in Rossland.

After moving to Genelle she ran a fitness gym below the Union Hotel, worked in Bills Café and Greyhound Bus Lines in Trail. She was very active in the United Church, enjoyed music; playing piano, organ and accordion, knitting, crocheting and visiting with family and friends. She had a wonderful sense of humor.

Her faith sustained her throughout her life. She was predeceased by her husband, Gordon in 1993 and her son Barrie in 2011. She is survived by her family: Leonard (Sharon) & grandchildren Kelly (Dominic), Jay (Tonya); daughter-in-law Kathy & grandchildren Tammy, Chris (Alyssa); David (Elizabeth) & grandchildren Shane (Wendy), Sara (Harry); Bill (Sue) & grandchildren Troy, Kristie (Eric); Daryl (Nola) & grandchildren Tara (Gary), Alison (Kirby); Jackie & grandchildren Tina (Wayne), Tammy, Jody (Rob); Kim (Sharon & grandchildren Carrie (Dustin), Trisha (Andy); her brother Bert Morrow of Rossland; 27 great-grandchildren and 1 great-greatgrandchild.

Gilberto dos Santos Rodrigues It is with great sadness that the family of Gilberto dos Santos Rodrigues announces his passing on October 9, 2014 at the age of 82.

Gilberto was born in Lajes do Pico Azores, Portugal on April 24, 1932. It was on Pico that he met his wife Maria. In 1972, along with their two sons, they immigrated to Canada, making Castlegar their new home.

While on Pico, Gilberto worked on the family vineyards, orchards and farm to support his family.

Once settled in Castlegar Gilberto worked at the local sawmill for 18 years until he retired.

He never lost his love for working the land, and continued to grow fruit and vegetables, as well as growing his own grapes for his wine.

Gilberto was predeceased by his wife of 53 years Maria, his parents Jose and Maria, two brothers Manuel and Jose, and his sister Maria.

Gilberto is survived by his sons Manuel (Karleen) and Paul (Traci), his grandchildren Travis (Larissa), Nicole (Tim), Jessica (Matt), and Cody and by three great grandchildren Sydney, Dawson, and Chase. He is also survived by his brother John (Eulalia), and many nieces and nephews.

Vigil Prayers were held at St. Rita’s Catholic Church on Wednesday, October 15, 2014 and Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by Fr. David John at St. Rita’s Catholic Church on Thursday, October 16, 2014 followed by interment in Park Memorial Cemetery.

Arrangements were in care of Castlegar Funeral Chapel.

In Loving Memory of

Wayne Kinakin October 21, 1948 – October 23, 2013 Those we love don't go away.

They walk beside us every day.

Unseen, unheard, but always near.

Still loved, still missed and forever dear.

Thank you to our family, friends and co-workers for all the love and support we’ve received over the past year.

Barb Kinakin and family

In Loving Memory

Pete P. Kabatoff

June 28, 1927 October 27, 2013 Even though we miss you greatly We know in our hearts That you are again With your beloved Anna Love Walter, Jack, Verna and their Families

In Memory of

Peter Kinakin September 4, 1932 - October 26, 2013

We thought of you with love today.

But that is nothing new.

We thought about you yesterday.

And days before that too.

We think of you in silence.

We often speak your name.

Now all we have is memories.

And your picture in a frame.

Your memory is our keepsake.

With which we’ll never part.

God has you in his keeping.

We have you in our heart.

Sadly missed by the From, Tarasoff, Kinakin and Essery families

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April 6, 1945 - October 28, 2012

When someone you love becomes a memory. . . that memory becomes a treasure.

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Castlegar News Thursday, October 23, 2014

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Employment

Employment

Employment

Services

Services

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

Help Wanted

Trades, Technical

Health Products

Financial Services

PARTS PERSON required for a growing progressive auto/industrial supplier. Experienced applicant will receive top wages, full benefits and RRSP bonuses working 5 day work week, plus moving allowances. See our community at LacLaBicheRegion.com. Send resume to: Sapphire Auto & Industrial, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: hr@sapphireinc.net Snow Plowing experienced operators of loaders backhoes, Skid steers & pick-ups For snow season 2014 -15 Castlegar fax or email resume & driver abstract to 250-365-5524 or email info@colemanexcavating.com for more info 250-365-5013 Very busy Okanagan Subaru dealership requires immediately a Service Manager.Must enjoy a fastpaced working environment and have a minimum of fiveyears automotive management experience including, parts, service, and warranty. This is a full-time position which includes competitive wages and full benefit package.Please reply in person, email or fax your resume to: Hilltop Subaru.

4407 27th Street Vernon BC Atten: Dayna Kosmino dckosmino@hilltopsubaru.com Fax: 250-542-1778

Medical/Dental Help Wanted Integra Tire, Woody’s Tire & Auto is looking for an experienced full time TIRE TECHNICIAN If you have experience mounting and balancing tires, are available for full time employment, and work well in a fast paced environment please contact Woody at Phone 250-364-1208 woodystire@gmail.com or in person at 1995 Columbia Ave in Trail

ARE YOU EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL DISTRESS? Relief is only a call away!

Call Shelley Cameron Estate Administrator at 877-797-4357 today, to set up your FREE consultation in Nelson.

Donna Mihalcheon CA, CIRP 33 years experience.

BDO Canada Limited.

Trustee in Bankruptcy.

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An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators. Meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-780-7235051.

Experienced Line Cook

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

RN’S & LPN’S

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

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

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LABOURERS, apprentice carpenters, carpenters needed immediately. Send resume to k2info@telus.net or call 250362-5552 Little Scholars Children’s Village is now hiring an ECE for our Infant/Toddler program. Please visit our News section on our website www.trailpreschool.ca for more information.

Local Logging Co. looking to hire a yarder operator & hook tender, experienced preferred Contact 250-226-7337 after 6 pm Vernon Service Company requires Journeyman Electrician. $36.00/hr Call (250)549-4444 or fax 250-5494416 or email: aslan@aslanservices.ca

Glacier Honda is a fully developed shop servicing all makes and models. Our shop is fast paced with emphasis on quality and customer satisfaction.

Great work environment-excellent earning potential to a Good flat rate technician-benefits package available.

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Help Wanted

The Grand Forks Gazette and Boundary Creek Times in the beautiful Boundary region of B.C. have an immediate opening for the position of Publisher.

These two community papers are published weekly and have an extensive distribution network throughout the Boundary region. Both papers are the No. 1 news source in the Boundary and have been committed to serving its communities with in-depth local news, sports, entertainment, events and happenings for many years.

This is a management and sales position. We are looking for a community-minded and communityactive individual who is a self-starter and can lead our team both in print and digital platforms. Ideally, you should have a good understanding of all facets of newspaper operations with emphasis on sales and marketing. As publisher, you will be instrumental in developing a multi platform strategy for the newspaper and its online initiatives, as it continues to serve a rapidly expanding and diverse marketplace.

If you are a critical thinker, customer driven and possess strong entrepreneurial skills, Black Press wants to hear from you. Both papers are part of Black Press, Canada’s largest private, independent newspaper company, with over 150 community, daily and urban newspapers located in BC, Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii.

Please send your resume, with cover letter to Chuck Bennett, at chuckbennett@blackpress.ca.

1602 Columbia Ave Castlegar BC V1N 1H9

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Legal Notices

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School District No. 20 (Kootenay-Columbia)

NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of Trustee Electoral Area 1 (Electoral Area I and part of J of the Regional District of Central Kootenay [Pass Creek, Shoreacres, Thrums, Glade, Tarrys, Brilliant, Ootischenia]) that an election by voting is necessary to elect one School Trustee for a four year term commencing December, 2014 and terminating December, 2018, and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are: 1. One School Trustee to be elected from: Electoral Area I and part of J of the Regional District of Central Kootenay (Pass Creek, Shoreacres, Thrums, Glade, Tarrys, Brilliant, Ootischenia): Surname Ferworn, Moll,

Given Names Teri Kay Peter Klemens

Residential Address 833 Kootenay Road, Brilliant, BC 2141 Loff Road, Tarrys, BC

GENERAL VOTING DAY will be Saturday, the fifteenth (15th) day of November, 2014, between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm, for qualified electors of Electoral Area I and part of J of the Regional District of Central Kootenay (Pass Creek, Shoreacres, Thrums, Glade, Tarrys, Brilliant, Ootischenia): Pass Creek Community Hall Tarrys Community Hall Ootischenia Community Hall Castlegar Community Complex

1989 Pass Creek Road, Pass Creek, BC 1986 Highway 3A, Tarrys, BC 1119 Columbia Road, Ootischenia, BC 2101 Sixth Avenue, Castlegar, BC

ADVANCE VOTING will be Wednesday, November 5, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following location: Castlegar Community Complex 2101 Sixth Avenue, Castlegar, BC

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

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

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

Experienced Server needed at The Greek Oven bring in resume after 2 pm Tuesday to Saturday ask for Lenore

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Fully Experienced Journeyman Technician Required Immediately

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

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

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

Elector Registration If you are not on the list of electors, you may register at the time of voting by completing the required application form available at the voting place. To register you must meet the following qualifications: a) 18 years of age or older; b) Canadian citizen; c) a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately preceding voting day; d) a resident or registered owner of real property within the area in which the vote is taking place for at least 30 days immediately preceding the voting day; and e) not otherwise disqualified by law from voting.

Resident electors will also be required to produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must provide both residency and identity.

Qualifications for Non-Resident Elector: a), b), c) and e) above, plus d) Registered owner of real property within the area in which the vote is taking place for at least 30 days immediately preceding the day of registration (i) the only persons who are registered owners of the real property, either as joint tenants or tenants in common, and are individuals who are not holding the property in trust for a corporation or another trust f) You must not be entitled to register as a resident elector within the area in which the vote is taking place g) Must only register in relation to one piece of property h) If more than one person owns the property, only one owner may register and that person must have the written consent of a majority of the other owners.

Non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property (state of title certificate, registered agreement for sale, current property tax notice, property assessment notice), and, if applicable, written consent from the other property owners.

Ivan Bell Chief Elections Officer

A24 www.castlegarnews.com

Thursday, October 23, 2014 Castlegar News

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Online Services

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Building Supplies Chimney Services Kootenay Chimney Services WETT CERTIFIED Inspections, Installations Sweeps, 250-551-0331

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20x22 $4,358.

25x24 $4,895. 30x30 $6,446.

32x32 $7,599. 40x46 $12,662.

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Furniture Girls white 6 drawer dresser with mirror $40, 250-365-8047

Garage Sales Multi Family Garage Sale Lots of good and some new items, Oct 25 & 26, 8 - 2 #1 - 1692 Woodland Park Housing In office Come and take a look Sat, Oct 25th 9-2, 1392 Columbia Rd, Oootischnia

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PELLET STOVE, Whitfield, with 12 bags of pellets and pipe. $1200. 250-367-9693

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Cascade Cove RV Park will have some fully serviced sites available for permanent yearly rental. For info please ph.250447-9510 or 250-666-0186.

Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 250-499-0251. Local.

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Rentals Castlegar close to DT Newly reno, 2 bdrm apt F/S, N/P, $1000/Mth + utilities Call 250-365-6875/304-2267 Very nice 3 bdrm, 2 level apartment in north Castlegar $1150/mth + damage deposit includes heat & power, laundry on site, N/P, great location on river bank, Avail Nov 1st Phone 250-365-3333 to view

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Castlegar News Thursday, October 23, 2014

www.castlegarnews.com A25

Juans Flooring Hardwood Floors Wholesale 100% Canadian - Maple & R Oak 2 1/4 x 3/4 pref Bistro $4.39/SF North Plank 3 1/4 x 3/4 $5.39/SF Import Eng H/S (Smooth) from $3.99/SF Cork click or glue down from $2.49/SF Bamboo - Slate

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ON NOW AT YOUR BC CHEVROLET DEALERS. BCChevroletDealers.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Chevrolet is a brand of General Motors of Canada. *Offer available to qualified retail customers in Canada for vehicles delivered between, October 1 to October 31, 2014. 0% purchase financing offered on approved credit by TD Auto Finance Services, Scotiabank® or RBC Royal Bank for 84 months on select new or demonstrator 2014 Chevrolet vehicles, excluding Corvette; special finance rate not compatible with certain cash credits on Silverado (1500 & HD), Equinox, Malibu, Sonic, Cruze, Trax and Orlando. Participating lenders are subject to change. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $20,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $238.10 for 84 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $20,000. Offer is unconditionally interest-free. Freight and air tax ($100, if applicable) included. License, insurance, registration, PPSA, applicable taxes and dealer fees not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offer which may not be combined with certain other offers. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ®Registered trademark of The Bank of Nova Scotia. RBC and Royal Bank are registered trademarks of Royal Bank of Canada. †¥$8,000 is a combined credit consisting of a $4,000 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive), $1,000 Fall bonus for Truck Owners (tax inclusive), and a $3,000 manufacturer to dealer cash credit (tax exclusive) for 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Double Cab, which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $3,000 credit which will result in higher effective interest rates. Discounts vary by model and cash credit excludes 2014 Silverado 1500 Double Cab 2WD 1WT. ††Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer car that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2013, 2014, 2015 model year Chevrolet car, SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between October 1 to October 31, 2014. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $750 credit available on all eligible Chevrolet. Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any Pontiac/Saturn/SAAB/Hummer/Oldsmobile model year 1999 or newer car or Chevrolet Cobalt or HHR that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2013, 2014, 2015 model year Chevrolet car, SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between October 1 to October 31, 2014. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $1500 credit available on all eligible Chevrolet vehicles. Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer pick-up truck that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive): $1,000 credit available towards the retail purchase, cash purchase or lease of one eligible 2013, 2014 or 2015 model year Chevrolet light or heavy duty pickup; delivered in Canada between, October 1 to October 31, 2014. Offer is transferable to a family member living within the same household (proof of address required). As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and contact General Motors of Canada Limited (GMCL) to verify eligibility. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Certain limitations or conditions apply. Void where prohibited. See your GMCL dealer for details. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice. >$3,500 is a combined credit consisting of a $1,000 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive) and a $2,500 manufacturer to dealer cash credit (tax exclusive) for 2014 Chevrolet Cruze LTZ, which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $2,500 credit which will result in higher effective interest rates. Discount varies by model and excludes 2014 Cruze LS 1SA. <>$3,000 is a manufacturer to dealer cash credit (tax exclusive) on all 2014 Equinox which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $3,000 credit which will result in higher effective interest rates. †Insurance Institute for Highway Safety awarded 2014 Equinox the 2014 Top Safety Pick Plus Award when equipped with available forward collision alert. ^Whichever comes first. Limit of four ACDelco Lube-Oil-Filter services in total. Fluid top-offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc., are not covered. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ^^Whichever comes first. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. WBased on GM Testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. 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A26 www.castlegarnews.com

Thursday, October 23, 2014 Castlegar News

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Drowsy driving can be as dangerous as driving impaired

The public is well educated about the dangers of driving while impaired by medication, alcohol or illegal drugs. But drivers may not be aware that driving while tired can be just as dangerous.

Driving when tired can be a fatal mistake.

Just as alcohol or drugs can slow down reaction time, impair judgment and increase the risk of accident, so, too, can being tired behind the wheel. Drowsy driving is reportedly what caused the fatal crash in June 2014 between a limousine and a Walmart truck that ended the life of comic James McNair and seriously injured fellow comedian Tracy Morgan. The driver, Kevin Roper, was going 20 miles over the speed limit and was almost at his drive time limit, according to preliminary reports by the National Transportation Safety Board.

According to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, about 100,000 car crashes in the United States each year occur as the result of an overly tired driver. Various studies demonstrate that drivers who have remained awake for 18 hours prior to driving mimic the driving performance of intoxicated motorists. In fact, drowsy driving can be confused with driving with a high blood alcohol content.

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OWNERS †† FALL BONUS ELIGIBLE RECEIVE UP T0 $1,000

YEARS/160,000 KM POWERTRAIN WARRANTY ^^

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brain cells temporarily shut down for a few seconds. A person is not completely asleep but in a sort of fog as if they are asleep.

When sleepiness sets in, the best course of action is to pull off the road. Opening the window, turning on the radio or blasting cold air is, at best, only a temporary solution. If driving with passengers and feelings of sleepiness appear, hand the keys over to a passenger and have them take over driving, if possible. Otherwise, a short nap and a cup of coffee can be used in combination to increase alertness.

It’s also a good idea to avoid beginning a long road trip in mid-afternoon around the

OR

46 MPG HIGHWAY

2014 SILVERADO 1500 DOUBLE CAB

YEARS/160,000 KM ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE ^^

$

hours of two or three o’clock. While alertness generally dips in the evening hours, due to the circadian rhythm, alertness also dips in the late afternoon, prompting drowsiness. A 2010 study by the American Automobile Association Foundation for Traffic Safety found that as many drivers reported falling asleep at the wheel in the afternoon hours as reported falling asleep late at night. Driving in a warm, quiet car also may spur drowsiness, as would driving after a heavy meal.

Driving tired is just as dangerous as other impaired driving. Slow reaction times and unawareness of surroundings can contribute to accidents that are otherwise avoidable.

CANADA WIDE CLEARANCE

IN CASH CREDITS ON OTHER MODELS†¥

8,000 UP TO

2014 CRUZE *^

MONTHS*

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52 MPG HIGHWAY

5.4 L/100 KM HWY | 8.2 L/100 KM CITYź LTZ MODEL WITH RS PACKAGE SHOWN

2014 EQUINOX FWD 1SA MODEL

$

24,995

31 MPG HIGHWAY

9.0 L/100 KM HWY | 12.6 L/100 KM CITYź

CHEVROLET.CA

OFFERS END OCTOBER 31ST

Call Kalawsky Chevrolet Buick GMC at 250-365-2155, or visit us at 1700 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar. [License #8917] CASH PURCHASE PRICE

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6.1 L/100 KM HWY | 9.2 L/100 KM CITYź

2014 NORTH AMERICAN TRUCK OF THE YEAR

MONTHS*

IN CASH CREDITS ON OTHER †¥ MODELS

1500 4WD 1LT DOUBLE CAB SHOWN

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%

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Offer includes delivery, destination and fees.

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‡

WEEKLY

Sorento EX shown hwy / city 100km: 9.0L/12.7L

Sportage SX Luxury shown hwy / city 100km: 7.0L/10.0L

2015

76

$

OWN IT FROM

Forte SX shown hwy / city 100km: 5.3L/8.0L

2015

LX MT

4,503

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76 0 0

$ IN CASH CREDIT¤

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WEEKLY

$

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Offer includes delivery, destination, fees and a $1,250 loan rebate†. Offer based on 2015 Sorento LX AT (SR75BF) with a selling price of $27,532.

2014 CLEAROUT UP TO $7,000 CASH BONUS

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Sportage SX AT Luxury AWD shownΔ

Optima SX Turbo AT shownΔ

2014 OPTIMA

5,000

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Rio4 SX with Navigation shownΔ

2014 SPORTAGE

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ANNIVERSARY

Offer(s) available on select new 2014/2015 models through participating dealers to qualified retail customers who take delivery from October 1 to 31, 2014. Dealers may sell or lease for less. Some conditions apply. See dealer for complete details. Vehicles shown may include optional accessories and upgrades available at extra cost. All offers are subject to change without notice. All pricing includes delivery and destination fees up to $1,665, other fees and certain levies (including tire levies) and $100 A/C charge (where applicable) and excludes licensing, registration, insurance, other taxes and variable dealer administration fees (up to $699). Other dealer charges may be required at the time of purchase. Other lease and financing options also available. ≠Representative finance example: 0% financing offer for up to 84 months available to qualified retail customers on approved credit for the new 2015 Sportage LX MT FWD (SP551F)/2015 Sorento 2.4L LX AT (SR75BF) with a selling price of $24,782/$27,532 and includes delivery and destination fees of up to $1,665, tire tax and AMVIC fee of $22 and a $0/$1,250 loan rebate. 364 weekly payments of $68/$76 for 84 months with $0 down payment. Credit fees of $0. Total obligation is $24,782/$27,532. See retailer for complete details. ∞Cash purchase price offer for the new 2015 Forte LX MT (FO541F) with a selling price of $12,999 includes delivery and destination fees of $1,485, tire tax and AMVIC fee of $22 and a $4,503 cash credit (including a $3 dealer contribution). See retailer for complete details. *Cash bonus amounts are offered on select 2014/2015 models and are deducted from the negotiated purchase price before taxes. Available on finance, lease or cash purchase offers. Offer varies by trim. Certain conditions apply. $7,000/$5,000/$5,000/$3,750 maximum cash bonus amount only available on the 2014 Sedona EX Luxury (SD75CE)/2014 Optima SX AT (OP749E)/2014 Sportage SX AT (SP758E)/2014 Rio4 SX AT (RO748E). †Loan rebate amounts are offered on select 2014/2015 models and are deducted from the negotiated purchase price before taxes. Available on financing offer only. Offer varies by trim. Certain conditions apply.

Offer ends October 31, 2014. See your dealer for complete details. ‡“Don’t Pay Until 2015” on select models (90-day payment deferral) applies to purchase financing offers on 2015 models on approved credit. No interest will accrue during the first 60 days of the finance contract. After this period, interest starts to accrue and the purchaser will repay the principal interest monthly over the term of the contract. Offer ends October 31, 2014. ΔModel shown Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price for 2015 Forte SX (FO748F)/2015 Sportage SX AT Luxury AWD (SP759F)/2015 Sorento 3.3L EX AT AWD (SR75HF)/2014 Sportage SX AT Luxury AWD (SP759E)/2014 Optima SX Turbo AT (OP748E)/2014 Rio4 SX with Navigation (RO749E) is $26,695/ $38,495/$34,495/$38,295/$34,795/$22,295. Highway/city fuel consumption is based on the 2015 Sorento LX 2.4L GDI 4-cyl AT/2015 Sportage 2.4L 4-cyl AT/2015 Forte 1.8L MPI 4-cyl MT. These updated estimates are based on the Government of Canada’s approved criteria and testing methods. Refer to the EnerGuide Fuel Consumption Guide. Your actual fuel consumption will vary based on driving habits and other factors. The 2014 Kia Sportage received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among small SUVs in a tie in the proprietary J.D. Power 2014 U.S. Initial Quality StudySM. Study based on responses from 86,118 new-vehicle owners, measuring 239 models, and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of owners surveyed from February to May, 2014. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com. Information in this advertisement is believed to be accurate at the time of printing. For more information on our 5-year warranty coverage, visit kia.ca or call us at 1-877-542-2886. Kia is a trademark of Kia Motors Corporation.

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