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News Girls and sibling groups begin for those diagnosed with ASD Sheri regnier West Kootenay Advertiser

Sometimes families can be thrown an unexpected curveball.

Recognizing that an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a

lifelong challenge that impacts the entire family unit, a local organization is offering support to those who at times can be left on the sidelines – brothers and sisters of children with an ASD diagnosis.

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Sibling support workshops, or ‘Sib Shops’, launch Nov. 10 from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. through the Trailbased affiliate of the Okanagan Centre for Autism Intervention (OCAI).

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“Sib shops acknowledge that being the brother or sister of a person with special needs creates a lifelong bond that is unique,” explained Sara Maloff and Carolynn Wood, OCAI behaviour interventionists. ”We will help with feelings, like guilt, because siblings are usually in the role the longest,” Maloff added. “They also need support throughout their lives.”

ASD is a complex condition that affects normal brain development and impacts a person’s social relationships, communication, interests and behaviour.

Effects can be invisible, but are wide ranging, and can include speech impairments, inability to make eye contact, and disinterest in sharing enjoyment with others.

Growth has been demonstrated through early behaviour intervention. But with such an intricate series of ASD symptomatology,

creating peer support and increasing parental and caregiver awareness of sibling-related concerns is integral to healthy and happy family development.

Maloff and Wood recently attended the Southwest Conference on Disability in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and are ready to share interactive activities they learned at the annual gathering’s Sibling Support Project.

“Sib shops are a spirited mix of new games that are designed to be unique, off beat and appealing to a wide ability range,” said Maloff. “And we’ll talk about the good and not so good. It’s a safe way for discussion about whatever experiences they’ve had, and provide an opportunity to meet others who also have siblings with difference.”

Another first time OCAI offering slated to begin Nov. 21 is the ‘Girlz Group,’ which are two-hour sessions designed to support

young ladies from ages 6 to 19 in the areas of cognitive, social, emotional, life and community skills.

There are certain challenges unique to girls, says Maloff.

“The goal is to support young girls with special needs to build a healthy self-esteem, foster friendships, and create a safe space for girls with differences, to learn.”

The Sib Shops and Girlz Group involve gross motor games, or play with a lot of movement, so the organization is still scouting for an appropriate venue because the OCAI Farwell Street office is tight on square footage.

“I’ve put out feelers to a couple of different places,” said Maloff.

“But if anyone wants to donate a building to us, we will take it,” she chuckled.

Autism spectrum disorders typically manifest before three years of age and are associated with impaired verbal and non-verbal

communication, social interaction and restricted and repetitive patterns of behaviour.

Though an ASD diagnosis impacts quality of life and the condition isn’t ‘curable,’ there is hope and help through early intervention and the development of an individualized behaviour support plan.

“There’s a lot of research supporting growth – that growth happens when we implement early intensive behaviour intervention,” said Rebecca Oliver, OCAI’s Trail-based behaviour consultant.

“Early intervention is successful in the fact that there’s individual growth for each and every child that we work with.”

For information in Trail, Castlegar, Rossland, and Fruitvale, contact Oliver at 250.608.8828 or by email at rebecca@ocai. ca. For areas from Nelson to Salmo, contact Carey Lehman at 250505-9080 or email carey@ocai.ca.

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Seventy-fifth in an alphabetical series on West Kootenay/ Boundary place names Although Grand Forks’ name isn’t mysterious or unusual, its origin is convoluted enough that we’ll devote two installments to it.

Many sources state Grand Forks was originally called Grand Prairie or Grande Prairie, which is true, but Grande Prairie actually referred to the entire valley; Grand Forks was a townsite within Grande Prairie. For a while, both names were used simultaneously.

In a 1930 interview published in the Boundary Historical Society’s 10th report, Sydney Russell Almond (namesake of the Almond Gardens neighbourhood) stated: “The name [Grand Forks] was used by the few people living just in the vicinity, but we old settlers always used Grande Prairie for the entire district, the forks included.

Grande Prairie was what the district was known as long before there was any Grand Forks and that name was never heard generally until after the town started.”

Grande Prairie was named in early October 1859 when the British Boundary Commission and its American counterpart surveyed the 49th parallel between BC and Washington.

A party of Royal Engineers camped near present-day Grand Forks, and their officer in charge, Lt. Henry C. Palmer, sketched the area showing a possible military road through the valley. He wrote: “At the confluence of the three valleys occurs a large plain, three miles by two, designated in the plan La Grande Prairie.”

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It was so labelled on a map they produced in March 1862.

In the Manitoba Free Press of March 21, 1890, John Douglas of the Douglas Mining company of Rock Creek explained: “Cascade City is on the eastern limit of Grand Prairie.”

The earliest mention of Grand Forks is in a diary entry by Robert (Seattle) Clark dated April 5, 1894, and quoted in the Boundary Historical Society’s 15th report. An earlier, undated entry from that year said “Starting a townsite at North Fork bridge. Wiseman starting to put up a hotel.”

Clark’s daughter Ella is sometimes credited with choosing the name Grand Forks. Others say it was the Manly family.

The first newspaper mention is in the debut issue of the Fairview Advance, dated April 26, 1894: “The new townsite at the junction of the North Fork of the Kettle River with the main stream is to be called Grand Forks.” The same issue added: “The Grand Prairie valley, in which there are over 90 settlers, has no store of any

kind, though one is now being built at the new townsite.”

Angus K. Stuart of the Advance wrote to Member of Parliament J.A. Mara on September 3 that a post office was needed at “Grand Forks in Grand Prairie.”

But the new name took a while to catch on, for the Advance of December 5 (which by that time had moved to Midway) still carried ads for the “Grand Prairie Hotel, Grand Prairie, Kettle River, BC.” and the “Grand Forks Hotel, Kettle River, BC.” The Grand Forks post office opened January 1, 1895 and the city was incorporated April 15, 1897. Gradually, the name Grande Prairie died out — no doubt partly due to confusion over another Grande Prairie southeast of Kamloops, and yet another in what is now Alberta. (It didn’t seem to matter that there was a much larger Grand Forks in North Dakota.)

But the naming of Grand Forks was not yet settled.

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Forest industry giant reaches out to students CASTLEGAR – Selkirk College forest technology program alumna Jean Christie returned to her roots on the Castlegar campus earlier this month in hopes of finding eager recruits to join her on the industry frontlines with West Fraser Timber.

Christie is a rising star within her company and the industry. Graduating from Selkirk College in 2010, Christie first went to work for West Fraser as a summer student at the forestry giant’s Quesnel operation. Last year, Christie was included in the “Top 20 Under 40” article in Wood Business Magazine as one of the young forestry leaders in Canada.

In early October, Christie took a break from duties as silviculture coordinator to join a West Fraser recruiting trip aimed at reaching out to post-secondary schools across Western Canada.

“The reputation of Selkirk College is very good, it has a super solid forestry program,” she said after the presentation. “We are looking for people who have completed their two-year diploma program, and with training provided by us, are ready to go into these positions.”

West Fraser visits colleges and universities annually, focussing on programs at BCIT, the University of Alberta, College of New Caledonia (Prince George) and UNBC (Prince George).

This month’s visit to Selkirk College was West Fraser’s first dip into the West Kootenay and was set up at the urging of Christie.

“It’s a little out of the way to come to Selkirk, but the incentive is there this

year to expand our pool and bring in the strong students that Selkirk has as potential candidates,” said Christie.

The Right Start at Selkirk College Christie was born-and-raised in Prince Edward Island where both of her parents worked in the forest industry and continue to operate a privately owned woodlot. With a love for the outdoors, Christie came out west when she was 20 to explore all the Kootenays had to offer.

Though she did not intend to follow in the footsteps of her parents, after three winters of working in the oil and gas industry Christie decided to change it up and enrolled at Selkirk College.

“The time I spent at Selkirk was wonderful,” she said. “While I was there I knew I was learning a lot, but it wasn’t really until I started working in forestry that I truly realized the strength of the program that Selkirk has.”

Christie was an outstanding student, winning the prestigious Canadian Institute of Forestry Gold Medal award in her final year. Christie credits her instructors for the passion they instilled over her two years on the Castlegar Campus.

“The silviculture programs at Selkirk were extremely complete and I think that had to do with the instructor I had,” she said. “Carol Andrews is such an engaged, passionate, intelligent and wonderful instructor... she really had a big influence on me.”

Looking for the Next Wave The forest industry has a history of peaks and valleys. After weathering some recent low points, the industry is currently experiencing a strong come-

Selkirk College alumna Jean Christie was on the Castlegar Campus in early October as part of a West Fraser Timber recruiting trip. With the forest industry in need of trained workers, the Selkirk College Forest Technology Program is seen as an asset for employers.

back. With the surge comes a need for qualified people to fill the spots.

“There is a real desperate need for forest techs right now,” said Andrews, who has also fielded calls from other forest companies interested in stopping by Selkirk to speak with students.

“Companies are being very proactive in recruiting at this point.” In her presentation, Christie explained that West Fraser is a company with a robust summer internship program and likes to promote from within its ranks. One of the largest lumber producers in the world, the publicly-traded company has operations across North America.

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The students who took in the presentation were impressed with what they heard.

“You have to look long term and they did a good job of getting us to think about long term prospects,” said second year forest technology student Adam Flintoft.

“Things like benefits and the way they look after employees goes a long way.”

Having worked with some forestry veterans this summer, this is a great time to be starting in this industry,

Though he still has a few months of study left, Flintoft is looking forward to what will come after graduation this spring.

“Having worked with some forestry veterans this summer, this is a great time to be starting in this industry,” he said. “People have seen ups and downs, people have been forced to leave and are coming back now. It’s a good time to be thinking about this kind of career.”

West Fraser followed up by holding interviews for summer positions on-site at Selkirk College.

Facilitated by the college’s co-op education and employment services, the interviews help students plan for what comes next.

“We’re not just educating the students.... this is their future,” said administrative assistant Olga Sherstobitoff. “When they walk out the door we want them to have opportunities and hope for the future, which we want to set in motion before they leave here.”

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8.4 seconds This was the second year in a row that Same-day, back- Braking 100 to 0 Km/hour: 41.4 metres TestFest was held in Niagara Falls, OnFuel economy (city/highway): 9.3/6.5 tario, and once again, the Niagara Parks to-back vehicle L/100 km Commission, at the Legends on the Nicategory assessments agara Golf Course, hosted it. No golfing Family Car - Over $30,000: for Automobile Journalists Association of are performed, Hyundai Sonata, Subaru WRX & Canada (AJAC) members, who converged using both specially Toyota Camry Hybrid. Bob’s Pick: on the place in droves, but lots of oppor- prepared evaluation The ultra reliable Toyota Camry Hytunities to fill out score cards on the fifty brid is a great value package. Nearly ev2015 model year vehicle entries arranged courses and on public ery exterior surface has been redesigned roads…during the six and the interior has been upgraded. It into fifteen categories.

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Tahoe is up to the big towing tasks

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The all-new 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe is part of a full suite of large trucks from General Motors. These range from the Chevy Tahoe and Suburban, the GMC Yukon and Denali and the Cadillac Escalade. Something of interest is the preference Canadians have for the GMC brand over the Chevrolet trucks, which are the most popular in the United States. More Canadians go for GMC and the US loves Chevrolet, the complete reverse. Regardless, all of these GM trucks represent the majority of full-size truck sales in Canada. GM kind of has a lock on big vehicles able to move a large family, tow a trailer and now do it with much greater efficiency. These are all based on the award winning full-size Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickup trucks that arrived in 2014. GM has taken much of what made those some of the most comfortable vehicles to drive and baked it into the Tahoe and others.

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In the Chevrolet family the Tahoe is the short wheelbase version and the Suburban is the longer wheelbase model, with much more cargo space behind the third row of seats. Some might find the new design direction from GM to be a bit too slab-sided, with squarer edges and boxy shapes but I prefer the modern take on the classic design. The Tahoe sits very high off the ground so the power side step is a wonderful addition along with a power tailgate and backup camera. How did we ever live without these amenities before?

The biggest change is the front lighting package GM has used on this Chevrolet.

LED daytime running lights make a statement and the monster grille with the big Chevrolet bowtie looks rough and ready.

Inside One of the biggest changes in the full-size pickup trucks is the level of refinement and ride quality and this has migrated into this Tahoe, the cabin is quiet and refined.

This is done through a number of advancements; one of the biggest is the way the doors wrap into the roof to help shut out road and wind noise. The next big advantage is the attention to detail in the front cabin. There is a big screen, front and centre, with easy to use and access rotary dials and switches.

There are USB plugs along with regular power outlets just under the radio and more USB plugs inside the glove box and yet another behind the radio screen that slides up and away to reveal a hidden compartment. The back seats have an available flip and fold feature that au-

tomatically lowers or raises the second and third row of seats. What is surprising is the lack of cargo space behind the third row when it is in use, the bigger Suburban might be the way to go for really large families.

Drive The two-wheel drive Tahoe is the value leader in the GM line of full-size trucks, starting at $51,900-- the GMC comes with a $2000 premium over the Chevy.

Yes, this is an expensive vehicle but keep in mind that towing is a big reason why people purchase such big trucks. With a towing capacity of 3856kg (8500 lbs.) in two-wheel drive trim and 3765 (8300 lbs.) with four wheel drive, the Tahoe is up to the task of towing most pleasure boats and family campers with ease.

The Tahoe uses the same 355hp 5.3L V8 engine found in the full-size pickup trucks.

It uses direct injection technology and has the ability to switch off half of the cylinders to help save fuel. There is a small indicator light on the instrument cluster that

tells the driver when the engine is running on just 4-cylinders. This helps the driver feather the throttle to keep the engine in this fuel saving mode as long as possible. When more power is needed, the engine automatically reverts to all eight cylinders for maximum power. These tricks help improve city fuel economy by seven percent and highway consumption by ten percent.

Verdict The Tahoe tested was the top LTZ trim with the magnetic ride control, the same

system used in the Corvette Stingray. This system monitors the road condition up to 1000 times per second and adjusts the shock absorbers up to 100 times per second to improve ride and handling. This along with the smooth engine and quiet ride makes the Tahoe feel like a big, luxury sedan. It is no wonder that people who have these big trucks love them. One thing to consider when choosing which truck to buy is the available engine. The GMC Denali and Cadillac Escalade trucks

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My kids have my permission to yell at their dad whenever they spot him using his cell phone while driving.

Which, unfortunately, is often. I’ve coached them on what to say: “You’re putting my safety at risk,” “You’re breaking the law,” and “Dad, put your phone away this minute!”

I’m not alone when I say my biggest fear is that someone I love will be in a horrific, life-changing, potentially fatal car accident. And every time a driver picks up their

phone while operating a car, that accident becomes increasingly likely.

We’re all doing it, but we know we shouldn’t.

Sneaking peeks at our cell phones while we’re driving has become an irresistible temptation as more and more of us become addicted to checking email, responding to texts and answering calls whenever they come in – and no matter what is going on around us.

It’s easy to rationalize. “This will just take a second,” we think, exaggerating the amount of time it takes

to, say, respond to a text message. According to the Canadian Automobile Association the average distraction time for this task is 22.6 seconds, the distance of 373 metres of travel at 40 km/h and the equivalent of four intersections or 68 parked cars.

But it’s not just the texting time that’s so perilous, it’s the time it will take you to regain your focus on the road, to bring your car to a standstill if you have to. Perception, reaction and braking time after a distraction like this – even something

as minor as hitting two letters to type “OK” - is 25 metres, the equivalent of a lineup of 17 people.

That’s a long time when you’re controlling a powerful, hunk of metal like a car.

The truth is that cell phones have become every much as dangerous an addiction when driving as inebriation – even more so because they lack the ugly stigma associated with drunk driving. Yet the probability of being in a crash while you are distracted is horrifying.

Texting, even just a word?

You are 23 times more likely

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Bob McHugh For as long as Alexandra Straub recalls, I’ve been writing about cars for over 25 years and I’m a long-term member of the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC). My auto background is mainly in the service side of the industry as I’ve always had a keen interest in knowing how things work. Especially those oily, greasy parts that make the wheels go around.

My first car was an early sixties Triumph Herald Coupe (web example photo) that was traded-in to a dealership where I worked as an apprentice auto mechanic, back in Dublin, Ireland. It spent more time off the road, being repaired, than on the road, during my time as its owner.

A Herald had the same chassis and a similar powertrain as the much nicer looking Triumph Spitfire, which was sold in North America.

At the BC Automobile Association I initially worked as a mobile Vehicle Inspector in the Vehicle Inspection Service. The vehicle was an AMC Gremlin and it was painted to look like a cut-away or skeleton view of the car’s mechanical bits. A small car with a big gas-guzzling engine, a Gremlin was an odd choice of vehicle for that job and the paint job just added to its weirdness, yet I grew to like it.

Currently I enjoy serving on the AJAC Technology Awards panel and have also been involved in the promotion of trade skills training for young people in BC. When time permits, I still like to get my hands dirty and give my son a helping hand with, his pride and joy, a 1966 Ford Thunderbird coupe. bob.mchugh@drivewaybc.ca

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Alexandra Straub For as long as Alexandra Straub recalls, she has loved cars. She can even remember thinking at the age of six, “Only ten more years until I can get my licence!”

Born in Zurich, Switzerland to Hungarian parents, she moved to Canada when she was just a baby.

Spending her summers in Budapest with her grandparents helped cultivate a strong liking for motorsports. Alexandra can remember watching F1 races with her grandfather, and still does even when she goes to visit.

Over a decade ago, Alexandra started her career in the automotive industry. Since then, she has had countless stories and photos published. You can find her work online, in newspapers, magazines and on television. She has hosted “Shifting Gears Automotive TV” and regularly makes appearances on various shows talking about, you guessed it, all things automotive.

When she’s not testing out the latest in vehicular goodness, you’ll either find her on a motorcycle (she tests and writes about those, too), on a track or traveling the world.

While she considers her “job” her hobby, Alexandra enjoys other activities that don’t necessarily involve wheels, engines or motors. Growing up on the North Shore of Vancouver, she loves the mountains and the ocean. An avid snowboarder and a wannabe surfer, count on her enjoying the outdoors when she has the chance. And to really help her relax, she scrapbooks.

Share your thoughts and requests with Alexandra at alexandra.straub@drivewaybc.ca

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Auto sensory overload in Niagara

By Alexandra Straub

Downtown Niagara Falls can induce sensory overload for some. Including myself.

The Ontario city’s bright lights, flickering signs and novelty-themed stores take some time to absorb into the system. It’s a Las Vegas-like atmosphere, where even in the dead of night, you’d be fooled into thinking it’s daytime. The illuminated multicolour bulbs pulse as gatherers from all over soak

it all in. Then there are the casinos…

One could also experience a sensory overload when a Jaguar F-Type R Coupe growls with purpose as it saunters down the road.

Inside the cabin, you’re greeted with everything that might make your senses tingle. A carefully crafted cabin, an 8-speed automatic transmission and 550 prancing ponies from a 5.0L, V8 engine, wait patiently to be unleashed on a purpose-built

handling course.

Not to mention, there’s also a Porsche 911 Turbo S, a BMW M4 and Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible all eager to accompany you on a test loop.

Those four vehicles comprise the Prestige – Performance (over $75K) category at the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada’s annual TestFest; a time when journalists from all across Canada have the opportunity to back-to-back test what’s

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on the off-road portion of the test and drove really nicely on the road. Of course, I can’t complain when I have the keys to the seventh generation VW GTI, or the Subaru WRX STI, or even the BMW M235i.

Yes, it’s fun to enjoy the combined effort of engineering, design, and execution prowess, but the modus operandi of the weeklong event is to pick the best of the best.

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Great sense of style at an affordable price, that’s the Pontiac G5! Equipped with the 2.2L fuel-injected 4 cyl. engine for great fuel economy, automatic transmission, air conditioning, CD player, cloth seats and more.

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This 2006 Malibu has 3.5L V6, 5 speed automatic, front-wheel drive, cloth seats, air conditioning, alloy wheels, all power options and more. It’s roomy and comfortable, and has excellent trunk space.

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ru Outback 2.5i. And finally, Sports/Performance under $50k that allowed me to get behind the wheel of the BMW M235i, Ford Mustang (with the 2.3L, 4-cylinder Ecoboost engine), the Kia Forte Koup, Subaru WRX STI and the VW GTI. The Nissan Micra, for just under $16k is a great value and the car is fun to drive.

Then there’s the Subaru Outback ($33,695- price as tested), which was a surprise for me. It didn’t break a sweat

Time alone doesn’t distinguish us.

YEARS

2010 TOYOTA SIENNA LIMITED

new on the market (See Bob McHugh’s TestFest Driveway cover story). Before my senses went into overdrive (with the Jaguar and others), I had a much more sensible time with my specifically assigned categories.

The first of three groups I tested was the Small Car under $21k, which included the Honda Fit and the Nissan Micra. Then there was the SUV/CUV under $35k class including the Honda CR-V, Nissan Rogue and the Suba-

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Auto sensory overload and again. There’s room for five and a couple strollers in the trunk. A perfect family hatch?!

Then there was the Challenger Hellcat. I mean, 707 horsepower in an urban setting seems like overkill, no? Nevertheless, Dodge has done a fabulous job with updating the interior and overall refinement of the vehicle that now turns even more heads.

Winners will be announced here starting in December. alexandra.straub@drive-

a Tesla Model S (as would many), it’s just not always a reality. But the pint-sized smart and the roomier Soul EV are ideal urban rompers.

Another noteworthy vehicle that impressed me was the Volvo V60 Polestar. Clad in a Rebel Blue exterior colour, it was a hoot experience. With 345 horsepower from a turbocharged 6-cylinder engine, the all-wheel drive wagon is not only practical, but also something that left me wanting to drive it again

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While it’s fantastic to take out some of the most incredible machines on the market, I was pleasantly surprised how much I took to the City Car category.

Driving the Kia Soul EV and the smart fortwo electric drive were definite highlights.

Being a huge fan of EVs, it’s nice to know that the category is growing. I mean, I’d love to be able to afford

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This would involve weekly instruction for 1-2 hours.

Remuneration negotiable with band. 250-442-8716

Experienced Server needed at The Greek Oven bring in resume after 2 pm Tuesday to Saturday ask for Lenore Hairdresser: Christina Lake great location, possible residence 403 990-0972 OFFICE MANAGER Trail Transit Services Inc. Take responsibility for the smooth running of our small, dynamic office where your professionalism, initiative and office skills will be welcomed.

You will have plenty of room to be creative and management is always open to new ideas.

Your role will include providing a full range of office management duties including: -day-to-day running of the office.

-provision of administrative support to the General Manager.

-staff management.

-payroll.

-production of reports and educational packages.

-scheduling of employees according to Collective Agreement and Seniority.

-some marketing duties.

-other adhoc duties as requested.

You will have the flexibility to implement new procedures and systems to improve the smooth running of the office.

This is an autonomous role and you need to be comfortable being independent and making decisions. This position will suit you if you have good interpersonal and presentation skills, and office management experience. You need to be self-directed and have organizational and problem-solving skills.

Applicants must have: -experience with Sage 50 or similar accounting packages and be proficient in processing pays.

-extensive experience with Microsoft Office Suite of products including advanced Microsoft Word and Excel skills.

-experience using database management systems.

-excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.

-a positive disposition.

This position is initially parttime (60%), work schedule is negotiable. Remuneration is based on experience, however the rate will not be less than $20./hr. Full Benefits including RRSP contributions are available to the successful candidate. Applications outlining qualifications and demonstrating how your experience and skills match the job requirements are due by 24 November 2014.

Please submit your resume and cover letter by email: Trevor Stach, General Manager trevor@trailtransit.com

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Employment

Services

Help Wanted

Art/Music/Dancing

The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 51 requires a bartender for weekends and relief work. A License Serving-it-Right Certificate is necessary. The successful applicant to start immediately.

Please submit resume to Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 51, 402 Victoria Street, Nelson, BC V1L 4K5 or by email to: rclbr51@telus.net TRAIL DENTAL office requires: Registered Dental Hygienist, part-time position and Certified Dental Assistant for one day per week. Apply to ivis50@outlook.com Tu-dor Lock & Engraving Looking for a P/T person with retail experience, computer knowledge, good communication skills & dependable. Drop resume to 509B Lake St, Nelson

Become a GREEN SHOPPER!

Bring your Band to the Next Level Hire a multi-instrumentalist with experience and flair.

Dynamite vocals, saxophones, flute, guitar and very strong harmonica.

I have an extensive background in performing blues, latin, jazz, rock, country, and original music.

I am a powerful stage presence, a quick study easy to get along with, healthy, and hold a valid passport.

I have recently purchased a home in Rossland.

I am not interested in non-paying gigs.

Some of my past pro gigs include: Jack Singer Hall in Calgary, AB Banff Centre for the Performing Arts Banff Hotel Ballroom Edmonton Convention Centre and Blues on White in Edmonton, AB Call Ronald Halliday @ 778-457-0011 or email hallidaykoots@shaw.ca

Financial Services ARE YOU $10K Or More In Debt? DebtGo can help reduce a significant portion of your debt load. Call now & see if you qualify. 1-800-351-1783.

www.pitch-in.ca

Trades, Technical Journeyman Technician Required immediately in Castlegar. Must be fully experienced in all makes and models.

Excellent earning potential and benefits package.

E-mail resume to: glacierhonda-service @telus.net

Help Wanted

Certified Automotive Service Technician required Award winning Ford Dealership is looking for a Certified Automotive Service Technician, Journeyman, 3rd or 4th Year Apprentice, and/or Lube Tech to join the expanding Service Department at AM Ford and AM Ford Plus • Able to work with others • Attractive pay • Benefits package Please send resume via e-mail to mark@amford.com or drop off resume at AM Ford, Hwy Drive,Trail

AMFord AMFordplus

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?

Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

Services

Merchandise for Sale

Merchandise for Sale

Homebased Products

Financial Services

Bicycles

IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple.

Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

Men’s 21spd Specialized Hard Tail, blue/white. Rarely used. $500/obo. 250-666-0044

Firearms

Independent Consultant

LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts.

We don’t rely on credit, age or income.

Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

4 boxes 30.06, $70.

250-443-3132.

Buy - Sell - Host

WANTED: RIFLES, shotguns, restricted weapons, reloading equipment, decoys or any other shooting related items. Fully licensed. Glen 250-428-6750

Misc. for Sale

Garden & Lawn Special Price - Blue Spruce 2-ft to 10-ft tall. More info call 250-442-3878 / 250-442-7920.

Home Improvements FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. Call 1-800-573-2928.

Household Services A-1 FURNACE & Air Duct Cleaning.

Complete Furnace/Air Duct Systems cleaned & sterilized. Locally owned & operated. 1-800-5650355 (Free estimates)

Misc Services Jolly Jack Stop N’Shop • •

Mobile & RV Park U-Haul/moving supplies Tues-Fri : 9 am - 5 pm Sat : 10 am - 4 pm Store 250-442-2995 U-Haul 250-442-8778

Food Products BC INSPECTED GRADED AA OR BETTER LOCALLY GROWN NATURAL BEEF Hormone Free Grass Fed/Grain Finished Freezer Packages Available Quarters/Halves $4.30/lb Hanging Weight Extra Lean Ground Beef Available TARZWELL FARMS 250-428-4316 Creston

Furniture White daybed with trundle bed & mattresses, $150/OBO. 250-442-6642

Heavy Duty Machinery A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock.

Trades are welcome.

40’Containers under $2500!

DMG 40’ containers under $2,000 each. Also JD 544 & 644 wheel Loaders & 20,000 lb CAT forklift.

Wanted to buy 300 size hydraulic excavator.

Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Scentsy CloAnne Morasse 250-442-0248

2 stretchers, some first aid equipment.

Self contained breathing apparatus (Drager), paid $2,000, asking $900, looks absolutely brand new.

Tire chains to fit 245x70x16.

Long heavy duty tow chain. 3 full 20lb propane bottles. 37” Zenith TV, bought new, not flat screen, $99. 250-442-0122

2 Tires-Michelin X-ice. 205 60R16, $50. 250-442-8569 2 used good Blizzaks 205/60-16 $40 250 505-9175

4 Studded Winter Tires 215/70 R15 Low Mileage. 4 For Rims 15” 250 999-0352 Affordable Steel Shipping Containers for sale/rent 20’ & 40’ Kootenay Containers Castlegar 250-365-3014

Fold away Horizon fitness treadmill.

Excellent cond. $800; Ski machine $100; Serger Hobbylock 797 for Plaff $150. Call 250-528-6664

His ‘n Her Fashions Retiring Everything 1/2 price

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

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

Kenmore free arm sewing machine. Woman’s red leather jacket, size lg(fits med). Woman’s light brown leather jacket size sm(fits med). 250-4423653.

The eyes have it Fetch a Friend from the SPCA today!

spca.bc.ca

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Merchandise for Sale

Rentals

Misc. for Sale

Commercial/ Industrial

Tire Storage Heated, secure & insured Pick up & delivery service available 250-365-7416

Misc. Wanted Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 778-281-0030. Local.

Temporary hydro service pole with meter base. 250442-3096. Leave a message.

WANTED: Glass gallon jars.

250-442-2375 We buy gold! Rings, chains, bracelets, etc. Cash paid by value (weight and karat). Even broken jewelry and scrap gold.

Picture ID required. Grand Forks Pawnshop, 225 Central.

250-442-5552.

Tools Former Contractor’s air & power tools for sale.

250-449-2476 for prices & details.

Real Estate Houses For Sale

Grand Forks: 2 bdrm house on 100’ x 125’, corner lot, hospital area, fully renovated, $159,900/obo.

25P0-4422599 or 250-443-1599.

Rentals Rent To Own 3 brdm modular home w/upgrades in rural Castlegar .064 acre w/pool & workshop call Jessica 250 505-7420

Apt/Condo for Rent

3600 sq.ft. of Retail Space Located DOWNTOWN Excellent High Traffic Area Plenty of Parking 250-428-5240 Grand Forks: Commercial space/shop, newly upgraded.

6401-Hwy #3(yellow building).

250-442-2599 / 250-443-1599.

Duplex / 4 Plex 1000sqf 2bdrm/2bath duplex for rent in Montrose. Close to bus stop, dble-pane windows, heat-pump, D/W, NP/NS. $850/month. Ph 604-374-0121 Grand Forks: 1 bdrm (lg) ground level suite, N/S, N/P, lg secured yard, $850 includes utils. Double car port. Private entrance. 250-442-2429

Homes for Rent 2-bdrm mobile home, yard is fenced. $550/m. For more information. 250-442-2510 Christina Lake: 2 bdrm + den, 1/2 block to lake, 3 blocks to school and comm. centre, all appl’s, garage/basement storage. Annual lease $800/m + utils. Avail now. 250-762-9196. rsvb@shaw.ca Christina Lake Cozy 2-bdrm mobile for lease. N/S, pets on approval.

RR $560/m + utilities.

250-447-2686 Christina Lake creekfront.

3bdrm double wide w/basement storage, F/S, W/D, avail Dec 1st, long term, NS, pets ok, $700.

250-442-9818 Christina Lake: Month to month, executive home on 1.36 acres, includes utilities, one garage bay, snow removal, $1,000/m. 250-442-9827 E.TRAIL, 2bd. near Safeway, fenced yard. $750./mo. plus utilities. 250-362-3316 Grand Forks: 1 bdrm, $700/m inc utils, lg fenced yard, quiet area. Avail now. 250-442-3301 Grand Forks: 2bdrm, lg yard, avail Nov 15th, long term couple preferred, reasonable rent.

250-442-3959 Grand Forks: 2-bedroom 1 bath mobile home, fenced yard, very clean. $500 damage deposit required, & references required, $800/m includes utils. Avail immediately.

No Pets. Employed person preferred. 250-443-3173.

Grand Forks: Downtown, 4 bdrm home. Rent negotiable, avail immediately. 1-306-7138708.

Rock Creek Lg 4 bdrm house on 70 acres w/view.

Property completely fenced.

Suitable for horses. $1,000/mo. 250-446-2416 TRAIL, 4 b/r home, 1 reno’d bathrm, central A/C, f/s/w/d, ns,np, full bsmt, rv carport, nr Aquatic Ctr, 1534 4th Ave. $1200. + util. 250-364-3978

RV Pads

Auto Financing

Outdoor storage Outdoor storage space for rent at Christina Lake.

All types of vehicles, RV’s, trailers, any size.

Fenced, lighted, 24 hr. security, keypad entry.

Introductory offer one month FREE on Yearly rental. 250-444-0052

Suites, Upper Castlegar 2 Bdrm Apartment, Bright & Spacious F/S, Laundry on site,close to amenities, N/S, N/P $725/mth + utilities Call 359-7819 Grand Forks: 1 bdrm (lg) ground level suite, N/S, N/P, lg secured yard, $850 includes utils. Double car port. Private entrance. 250-442-2429

Townhouses GLENMERRY, Clean 3bd townhouse, covered parking, F/S, D/W, central air. NS. No Pets. $925./mo. Avail. end of Nov. Ref. req. 250-367-9607 Grand Forks: 3 Bedroom units coming available at The Gables for $728.00 per month.

Subsidy may be available. Income limit may apply. Dependants required.

No pets. Contact Jackie at jjoyce1.joyce@gmail.com or phone 250-443-0013.

Grand Forks: Responsible family to rent a 3bdrm, 1.5 bath, full complete basement, N/S, N/P, RR, F/S, W/D. Dec 1st. $800+util’s. 250-442-5160

Cars - Domestic 1961 T-Bird Convertible. Rare (only 10,000 made) great restoration project, body work to primer stage. Phone for more info 250-446-2675. $2000( offer good until Dec) 2003 Olds Alero, 4cy, 2.2 eco, winter tires, new battery, manual, $2,200. 250-447-6125 2007 Ford Focus, 82000 kms Excellent Condition & on gas New winter & summer tires on rims, $5500 OBO 250-365-3735

Motorcycles 1981 Vintage Honda Gold wing, very low mileage, fully decked out, vetter bags, owner retiring from riding. Only $2200 (offer good until Dec) 250-446-2675.

Sport Utility Vehicle

Want to Rent Single women in 30’s req housing in W/Kootenays tri-cities, near bus route. Can afford $400/m all incl. Responsible, ambitious & clean. Good ref avail plz LM Melaine 352-9916

Transportation

Auto Accessories/Parts

SNOWPLOWS

2002 Honda CRV, 175,000km, winter & summers on rims, $8,999/obo. 250-447-6197 98 Ford Explorer, 4x4, strong V6, 4.0L, A/C, P/W, good winter tires, absolutely mint, $3,200. 250-442-2212.

Trucks & Vans 96 GMC, SLT, Ex-cab, 4x4, 5.7, great shape, winter tires, $3,450. 250-442-2212.

Boats World’s Finest FISHING BOATS

Weldcraft, Hewescraft, Lund, Godfrey Pontoons Mark’s Marine, Hayden, ID 1-888-821-2200 www.marksmarineinc.com

Rentals

Room for Rent- Avail Nov 1st for student. Lrg furnished bedroom, shared common area, bath, kitchenette with one other student. Wifi Inc, N/S. Refs. No partiers. $425/month 250 352-5698

AUTO FINANCING Dream Catcher, Apply Today! Drive Today! 1.800.910.6402

Suites, Lower

Grand Forks

Rooms for Rent

WORDS WORDS

Attractive 1 bdrm suite $500 utils incl. N/S, N/P. RR. Suitable for 1 person. 250442-0057. Separate entrance Grand Forks: 1 bdrm, $650/m + utilities. Downtown. 1-306713-8708.

Property Management

2 bdrm mobile private setting $600 2 bdrm condos close to dwntwn $650 or $700 2 bdrm updated condo $750 3 bdrm condo 5 appl’s $800 3 bdrm home large yard nice view $900 Christina Lake 2 bdrm 2 bath 5 appl’s mostly furnished home. 55+ strata community. Snow removal and lawn maintenance provided. $850.

TERM NEGOTIABLE ON PRIME INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL or OFFICE SPACE IN GRAND FORKS AND GREENWOOD N/S, N/P, References.

Ken: 250-442-2632 ken.dodds@yahoo.ca Grand Forks Realty Ltd.

PUZ Z LE C ROS S

Storage

TROWELEX EQUIPMENT

1-250-365-3315 Auto Financing YOU’RE APPROVED • YOU’RE APPROVED

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

YOU’RE APPROVED Call Holly for Pre-Approval

holly@amford.com

1-844-364-FORD (3673)

• YOU’RE APPROVED • YOU’RE APPROVED • YOU’RE APPROVED •

Beautiful Amber Bay Condo in Nelson, Lake views. Avail Dec 21st. 2Bd & 2Bth. $1300/month incl heat, washer, dryer, stainless steel appliances & underground parking, storage & exercise room . N/S N/P. 250 352-6491 Bella Vista, Shavers Bench Townhomes. N/S, N/P. 2-3 bdrms. Phone 250.364.1822 Ermalinda Apartments, Glenmerry. Adults only. N/P, N/S. 1-2 bdrms. Ph. 250.364.1922 E.TRAIL, 1&2bdrm. apts. F/S, Coin-op laundry available.

250-368-3239 Francesco Estates, Glenmerry. Adults only. N/P, N/S, 1-3 bdrms. Phone 250.368.6761.

FRUITVALE & W.TRAIL 2bdrm. suites. N/S, N/P. F/S. Laundry. 250-367-7919 Glenmerry 2bdrm. apt. F/S Heat included. N/S. $750./mo.

250-368-5908 Grand Forks: 1 bdrm apt. NS, NP, senior preferred. 250-4424241.

Grand Forks: 2 and 3bdrm apt., N/P, RR. 250-442-2276 / 250-442-6800.

Grand Forks: 3 bdrm apt. above Black Knight. RR, NP, NS. 250-442-2599 / 443-1599 Grand Forks: bright spacious, 2bdrm, downtown, adult oriented, NP, NS, RR, $850 + utils. 250-442-5984 /442-0952.

Grand Forks: clean 2 bdrm apt in quiet building. N/P, N/S. 250-442-2865 / 778-478-9169.

Kettle Valley Villas are available for year round rental.

Fully furnished, all utilities included. N/S, small pets. $800.

250-449-8323.

TRAIL, 2BDRM. Glenmerry.

Newly reno’d, perfect for senior, no stairs. N/P. Utilities included. 250-368-1312.

W.TRAIL, 2Bdrm. in 4-plex., enclosed parking. $580./mo.

250-551-1106

Creston COMMERCIAL BUILDING

Transportation

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

• YOU’RE APPROVED • YOU’RE APPROVED • YOU’RE APPROVED •

Set of 4 Tires Goodyear Nordic 205/65-15 winters on aluminum 4 bolt rims $400 250 505-9175 STEEL BUILDINGS. “Giftcard give-away!’

20x22 $4,358. 25x24 $4,895. 30x30 $6,446. 32x32 $7,599. 40x46 $12,662. 47x72 $18,498. One end wall Included. Pioneer Steel, Call 1-800-668-5422 or www.pioneersteel.ca STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

Rentals

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*O.A.C. with The Brick Card Platinum account (the Account). Minimum Purchase (excluding taxes) of $250 is required. No interest accrues during the Promotional Period. Any Brick delivery charges, GST (5%), PST or HST (if applicable), Merchant Fee (not applicable in Quebec) and other fees or charges that apply to your Purchase (e.g. environmental fees) are required by The Brick to be paid at the time of the Purchase. Any fees or charges financed on your Account, including the Merchant Fee, will form part of your Purchase under the Promotional Offer (the Offer) .If the minimum payment on the Account during the Promotional Period is not made, the Offer will end and the annual interest rate (“Preferred Rate”) of 29.9% will then apply on any unpaid balance owing under the Offer at that time until it is paid in full. Take More Than 3 Years To Pay (39 Equal Monthly Payments, No Interest): Merchant Fee is $149.95. The minimum payment for this Offer is based on a special repayment factor of 2.564% of the amount of the Purchase for a 39 month Promotional Period. Details for a Sample Transaction on your Credit Card Product for the Take More Than 3 Years To Pay (39 Equal Monthly Payments, No Interest) Offer : Sample Purchase amount (including taxes): $2000.00, Merchant Fee $149.95 (4.75%) and interest charges (at time of Purchase): $0.00. Total interest charges & Merchant Fee: $149.95. Total Purchase amount including Merchant fee, interest charges and taxes over first 39 months $2,149.95. (Annual Fee for Card not shown in this sample transaction.). Annual Fee (Quebec Only): A $35.00 Annual Fee applies on the Primary Card ($0 each Authorized User Card). An Account Statement will be provided monthly and cover a billing period (statement period) of 28-33 days. In Quebec, a 25 day grace period applies to the Balance, and outside Quebec, a 25-day grace period applies to any Purchase that appears on your statement for the first time. The balance under this Offer may be paid at any time before the Promotional Period ends. Monthly payments may be rounded to next whole dollar. See your Cardholder Agreement for more information about the Offer including the fees and charges that apply. ‡Product may vary by location and may not be exactly as illustrated. We reserve the right to limit quantities by store and per purchase. To receive bonus offer or discount, complete package must be purchased and kept. +This offer cannot be combined with any other discount or free gift purchase, sale, or other promotion, unless otherwise specified. Δ Excludes discounted, clearance, “Hot Buy” deals, promoted offers, iComfort, ComforPedic, and Tempur-Pedic. Minimum mattress set purchase $799.00. ++An Electronic Recycling Surcharge will be added where applicable. Receive an amount equal to the price of the extended warranty towards your next furniture or mattress purchase. Product and service availability, pricing and selection and promotional offers may vary by store. For terms and conditions visit www.thebrick.com. See in store for complete details. Offer effective November 3 - 13, 2014, unless otherwise indicated.

250-304-2700

CASTLEGAR

Castlegar at Columbia and 44th Friday, October 10, 2014 9:00am - 12 midnight

Check the flyer out online at thebrick.com or call The Brick Castlegar @ 250-304-2700 for questions/orders.

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(250) 352-7202 nelsonfordsales.com

623 Railway Street, Nelson 1.888.955.5528

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Nem iumqui untis repudit, eosandi cturias simint quidemposa vidiore pernate dolorep tibusantus as rest, consequ issiti reperumqui omnim earia dolor sequaesti rehendus anto temporp orepedi sciduntis voloreri ipitias quatur ab in rehende poribusci rerorectet ium quas es rerio volorpo reptat. Ugit, sam quodiat iaectis doluptae. Nequam qui tore nisitam est fuga. Icae iligendam quam veliaecta sit am acerisquiam, sin conseque necto occabo. Ut ut a qui offic te vero cores acerchil molliqui tem eos que ne con re nem. Et que officiur autet di cusam laborro eritaesequis as sed moloriae sectas es aut aliquo offic tem seque exernat uriatectur simaxim aioreptatium volorem ollique sitatur epedion sequos nima conse vende nonserum simusae volo inimus ide vitiunt fugit voluptas eliquame es consedicabo. Nem quodit, voluptatur mi, nonse experrum explab invelenditem quis am sunderia veribus et, incilitatur, acculla cearum rem la verepuda aut re, sequid modiscitem excearchitis excea inveni tecte ea quatior atemperore nobitatur sandae coneces volupid eiumquas et ut ipitat la consequi a sit essitis cimpers pernam, solorest ut veliquatem aut qui berrore, officiis am aut alis volupie ndandandae et re por aut eum dit estesed ex etur andae nostis esequodis de sa doluptatem quis veliberi aut vendi reperum fuga. Itae optatiur? Quiam fuga. Ribus providi genima de net volorem peliqui ut ommoluptati il ipis ex ex esciend ebitis ped maxim ut labores re maio. Olorempelles ducia duciis earum adisimpor maio. Em a volecae laboresto ditatur, corum fuga. Aquis ad modipsa pidunt pratet aut ut aditatur rem quassit voluptium etur, sequate cepratio vendunt, audigendae nime nonsequae cullaceati conet volupidebiti num nobit quate everit, quunt aut fugitaq uiditemquam reptatur? Volum, officatur audandi con poremqui cum quos quaspedisqui sed ese vellorem quiste vit idit, nos evene eossitatum ut ut enducip sanditi busapidi num que restrunt etur modi nullatquodit pel mo omnis et re por aut eum dit estesed ex etur andae nostis esequodis de sa doluptatem quis veliberi aut vendi reperum fuga. Itae optatiur? Quiam fuga. Ribus providi genima de net volorem peliqui ut ommoluptati il ipis ex ex esciend ebitis ped maxim ut labores re maio. Olorempelles ducia duciis earum adisimpor maio. Em a volecae laboresto ditatur, corum fuga. Aquis ad modipsa pidunt pratet aut ut aditatur rem quassit voluptium etur, sequate cepratio vendunt, audigendae nime nonsequae cullaceati conet volupidebiti num nobit quate everit, quunt aut fugitaq uiditemquam reptatur? Volum, officatur audandi con poremqui cum quos quaspedisqui sed ese vellorem quiste vit idit, nos evene eossitatum ut ut enducip sanditi busapidi num que restrunt etur modi nullatquodit pel mo omnis. repudit, eosandi cturias simint quidemposa vidiore pernate dolorep tibusantus as rest, consequ issiti reperumqui omnim earia dolor sequaesti rehendus anto temporp orepedi sciduntis voloreri ipitias quatur ab in rehende poribusci rerorectet ium quas es rerio volorpo reptat. Ugit, sam quodiat iaectis doluptae. Nequam qui tore nisitam est fuga. Icae iligendam quam veliaecta sit am acerisquiam, sin conseque necto occabo. Ut ut a qui offic te vero cores acerchil molliqui tem eos que ne con re nem. Et que officiur autet di cusam laborro eritaesequis as sed moloriae sectas es aut aliquo offic tem seque exernat uriatectur simaxim aioreptatium volorem ollique sitatur epedion sequos nima conse vende nonserum simusae volo inimus ide vitiunt fugit voluptas eliquame es consedicabo. Nem quodit, voluptatur mi, nonse experrum explab invelenditem quis am sunderia veribus et, incilitatur, acculla cearum rem la verepuda aut re, sequid modiscitem excearchitis excea inveni tecte ea quatior atemperore nobitatur sandae coneces volupid eiumquas et ut ipitat la consequi a sit essitis cimpers pernam, solorest ut veliquatem aut qui berrore, officiis am aut alis volupie ndandandae et re por aut eum dit estesed ex etur andae nostis esequodis de sa doluptatem quis veliberi aut vendi reperum fuga. Itae optatiur? Quiam fuga. Ribus providi genima de net volorem peliqui ut ommoluptati il ipis ex ex esciend ebitis ped maxim ut labores re maio. Olorempelles ducia duciis earum adisimpor maio. Em a volecae laboresto ditatur, corum fuga. Aquis ad modipsa pidunt pratet aut ut aditatur rem quassit voluptium etur, sequate cepratio vendunt, audigendae nime nonsequae cullaceati conet volupidebiti num nobit quate everit, quunt aut fugitaq uiditemquam reptatur? Volum, officatur audandi con poremqui cum quos quaspedisqui sed ese vellorem quiste vit idit, nos evene eossitatum ut ut enducip sanditi busapidi num que restrunt etur modi nullatquodit pel mo omnis et re por aut eum dit estesed ex etur andae nostis esequodis de sa doluptatem quis veliberi aut vendi reperum fugs ducia duciis earum adisimpor maio. ut ut enducip sanditi busapidi num que restrunt etur modi nullatquodit pel mo omnis.

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