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Rebecca Vassilakakis is going back to the games.

The Castlegar resident will be coaching team B.C.’s squash squad at the Canada Winter Games.

Squash BC recently announced the selection of athletes that will be representing the province at the games, being held in Prince George from Feb. 13 to March 1, 2015 with squash being contested in the second week, from Feb. 23 to March 1.

Vassilakakis was named assistant coach/manager for the team back in 2011 and has been involved with the sculpting of this year’s team since then.

This isn’t her first experience with the team however.

“In 2011 there was an application put out to a coach and manager in the province to see if anyone wanted to go to the Canada Games,” she said.

“I had been before as a player as well as the manager/assistant coach role for the last three Games, so again, I applied and got that position. It’s been since 2011 that we’ve been going through this; narrowing down the squad and the official team was announced last week.”

Vassilakakis is a non-voting member of the team building process. She provides input on how the players are performing and improving but ultimately had no official say in the final decision.

For those unfamiliar with the sport, squash is a racquet sport played by two or four players in a four-walled court with a small, hollow rubber ball. The players must alternate in striking the ball with their racquet and hitting the ball onto the playable surfaces of the four walls of the court. The name of the sport is derived from the small squishy ball used to play.

Vassilakakis has been involved in the sport ever since she was a child.

“I started playing squash when I was 10 and played on the National team and was the national Junior Champion years ago. I’ve stayed involved ever since.”

“There’s not really much for junior squash in this area so this is one way I can stay involved in junior squash on a more provincial level,” she added.

As for the games this year, the assistant coach is enthusiastic and optimistic.

“I’m excited about it. The games are an amazing experience and it feels like a mini

Olympics. The athletes that go to this are the top athletes in the country from each province.”

She continued, “The communities that I’ve been in before really embrace it. They set up a whole athletes village, everyone’s got their team uniforms on, there are ceremonies and there’s a real team feeling. It’s interesting because squash is usually an individual sport. It’s a different feeling than a traditional squash tournament.

This is embracing the whole of Canada Winter Games.”

I’m excited about it.

The games are an amazing experience and it feels like a mini Olympics.

The athletes that go to this are the top athletes in the country from each province.

The tournament in Prince George will be made up of multiple matches, so as Vassilakakis

explained, it doesn’t just matter if you win or lose at an individual level. It matters on all four players on your team.

There is a women’s team and a men’s team.

In the previous games the women’s team took home the gold medal and the men won bronze.

“We don’t have high expectations per se, but it will be a tough act to follow from four years ago,” the manager said.

The team this time around is much younger than previous years but Vassilakakis is confident in her team and their strengths.

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25 years and going strong City and RDCK looking for recreation input in the coming weeks

before Christmas, setting up in- community well over the last terviews with clubs and organi- 25 years and today we gather to Castlegar News zations that provide recreation commemorate those involved The Castlegar and District opportunities within the com- in the past and in the present Aquatic Centre celebrated its munity. They have compiled the keeping this facility strong for 25th anniversary on Satur- information and the next step is the future.” day. Staff, both past and pres- to conduct a series of surveys. ent, gathered at the Complex, These surveys will be going out alongside members of council to all residents in the Castlegar and the community for a short area and Area I and J. Area H program followed by cake and will also be receiving a survey We’re just starting unique to their area at the same the process, which water sports for the kids.

The celebrations weren’t time. The surveys should be allows everyone to only for past accomplishments sent out late January.

While this phase — the pub- take part and see but upcoming plans for the facility as well. Mayor Lawrence lic consultation portion — is what we want to do Chernoff told the lively crowd being carried out, consultants about the city’s master plan to will be looking at what is being for the future of this improve all of Castlegar’s recre- done in the rest of the province community. From and taking a closer look at local ational services. the pool area to the “I’m excited about the future operations.

“We want to create a real rink to absolutely in our community,” the mayor began, “and looking forward comprehensive plan that is go- everything we do in to advancing this facility an- ing to guide us for the next 10 the community. other 25 years. The main thing years or so,” Crockett said.

Aside from announcing the about that is the new master plan that’s in place. We’re just master plan, the afternoon was starting the process, which al- all about the facility and those lows everyone to take part and who have helped make it such a Constituency Assistant, Gail see what we want to do for the wonderful addition to the city.

Crockett said, “Due to the Hunnisett was in attendance on future of this community.

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“Alex is so sorry he can’t be solutely everything we do in the care and babying of it by the aquatic staff and maintenance here today but he asked me to community.”

Manager of Recreation, Jim staff over the years it looks as come bring with me, his regood today as it did 25 years grets.”

Crockett elaborated further.

“Whenever he does get a He explained, consultants ago. The Castlegar and District were working in December, Aquatic Centre has served the break from parliament and CHRIS STEDILE

returns to Castlegar he makes frequent use of the community rec centre facilities. One of the perks of working for a very physically active MP is that he encourages all of his staff to take advantage of this particular facility. He provides us with fitness passes if we want them and he checks in with us regularly to make sure we’re getting to the gym or the pool.”

MLA Katrine Conroy was in attendance as well, offering her thoughts and congratulations on the facility’s birthday.

“I remember back when this was all being planned, my husband was a school trustee and he did a video on Shaw cable telling people they had to get out and support the referendum.”

Conroy’s children were quite young at the time and frequented the facility. She said it’s great to see her grandchildren getting the same use out of the centre.

“I want to thank the people from way back then for having the foresight to say ‘this is something that this community really needs,’ because I know there was a lot of opposition then and it’s been such a fabulous facility.”

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Kraft Hockeyville nominations are entering their third week and the City of Castlegar needs the public’s help. Voters can head to khv2015.com to offer their support.

One of the main questions asked by Kraft is: what local arena project would most benefit from the prize money and what impact would this project have on your community?

After considering several options, the city has come up with a project which they find to be perfect for the $100,000 grand prize.

The seating area inside the Community Complex ice rink, situated to the immediate left upon entering, is to be transformed into a sort of “warm room.”

At Sunday’s Hockeyville meeting, Councillor Dan Rye said this room would serve as a more comfortable area for seniors, the disabled and in general those who don’t deal with the cold all too well.

Councillor Rye has consulted with members of the City and the RDCK to confirm this would be feasible and something the complex would benefit from. The project looks hopeful but will be going to a vote on January 22.

With support from civic leaders it is now up to you, the community, to back up this project and create solidarity in Castlegar’s Hockeyville campaign.

The project is estimated to cost close to $200,000 so the remaining funding would need to be financed but the contest winnings would cover half the cost and prove to be a great start.

KHV does ask that voters give examples of their community’s passion towards the sport and wants to know why Castlegar would be the right place to host an NHL pre-season opener. Councillor Sue Heaton-Sherstobitoff urges voters to be thoughtful in their nominations to achieve victory this year.

While words will help propel Castlegar to the top, actions will secure the win.

Heaton-Sherstobitoff has been busy these past couple weeks setting up various events from all corners of the community and will continue to do so

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On Tuesday, Heaton-Sherstobitoff and Rye were interviewed by Shaw cable down at City Hall and the program will be airing at 9 a.m. on Thursday.

Of course, Minor Hockey Week is getting underway and they will be doing their part to contribute to the effort as well.

January 24 will be the date for the Smoke N’ Guns hockey game out by the arena. The game was a huge success and a lot of fun last year so council thought it would be fun to challenge the media to a game as well. Snoops vs. Governators is what they’re calling this one.

The games kick off at 1 p.m. that day and should be finished by 2:30 p.m.

While several other events are in discussion at the moment, the last confirmed outing will be on January 31 at the complex when the Rebels host Fernie’s Ghostriders.

That night kids enter for free if they’re wearing a jersey and adults only pay $5 if they don Canada’s colours of red or white.

The local schools and the Saints are also expected to get involved but details are currently being worked out.

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Castlegar boys take contest by storm Youngest participants prove to be fiercest competitors plained.

In addition to the iPad Air, Ben received a letter of congratulations from the lead engineers at FortisBC, the primary sponsor of the contest.

Program Manager for GLOWS, Beth Corven explained what exactly GLOWS is all about.

“GLOWS is a program that attempts to get kids interested in science education or careers. It’s one of our younger ages engagement programs, focused on engaging kids in science, technology and innovative thinking.”

Corven said the Contraption Contest has been an annual competition for over five years now but the turnout this year was far above those that came before.

About 155 students in Grades 2 through 8 came out to showcase their intellectual prowess and passion for the sciences. This is a sharp contrast to last year’s number, which was around 44 students.

Organizers said the children involved all had great ideas — no matter how impractical — ranging from food pens to draw and deliver mashed potatoes, to sustainable food producing apartments where mushrooms could be harvested for delicious appetizers.

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Veneer (peeler) Logs Species: Ben Luterbach receives his iPad Air from Beth Corven, GLOWS Program Manager, and Dale Ernst, FortisBC Regional Engineer. things that couldn’t be actualized; it’s mostly to get the kids thinking outside the box,” Corven added.

The judging panel consists of four judges; two from FortisBC and two from KAST. The judges go through contenders from each grade level and then discuss the ideas these youngsters bring forth.

Castlegar proved to be a strong contender this year as Corven said when it came down

to it, it was between Luterbach and another boy from Castlegar.

Brayden Bryanton (Grade 2) from Twin Rivers Elementary was that runner up, but still managed to take home the grade-level prize and earn a pizza party for his class.

“It was neat to have such strong entries from the younger kids,” said Corven.

Other grade-level winners came from schools in Trail, New Denver, and Nelson.

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Castlegar youngster Ben Luterbach has come up with an idea for a problem solving contraption.

His concept was so good that the Grade 3 student has won the 2014 Kootenay Contraption Contest.

The event is hosted each year by the Kootenay Association for Science & Technology’s (KAST) Growing, Learning Opportunities with Science (GLOWS) program.

Young students from school districts 8, 10, 20 and 51 were asked the question, “In 50 years, what new technology or advancements in existing technology will we use to increase our food supply?”

Ben rose to the occasion and took home the grand prize, an iPad Air, for his 3D Food Printer invention.

“I immediately thought of the possibility of using technology to create food,” he said about his invention.

Luterbach’s printer would work by plugging an electronic device into the printer and hooking up printing spools containing proteins, carbs, sugars, fats, cellulose and water. It’s as simple as typing the food that you want into the device and pressing send.

“It will help people who can’t go to the grocery store,” Ben ex-

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Freedom of speech Humour and satire can be touchy subjects for some. Being the subject of a joke or prank sometimes has an uncomfortable sting, especially when the target cannot laugh at themselves.

Mash journalism and humour together, throw in a dash of political or religious gun powder and you’ve got a recipe for disaster — at least in the case of Charlie Hebdo last week in Paris when masked gunmen stormed the offices of the newspaper and executed 12 people.

Being so convicted that one would don a mask and invade a quiet newspaper office, guns strapped to their backs with full intention of causing harm, now that’s angry.

Charlie Hebdo is a newspaper with advertisers, reporters and cartoonists — features, editorials, stories and columns like any other printed paper in the world. Their job was to be humourous about global events,

politics and religion. A risky business, but not illegal.

It takes great courage to publicly state unpopular or controversial opinions. All journalists are soldiers in a way; their weapons are keyboards. Getting the stories and then sharing the facts, the opinions and the news for their readers, listeners and viewers — that is what a journalist does. Most of the stories told about this tragedy have been sure to indicate that the views of Charlie Hebdo were “satirical.” Does this suggest that there was something about their work which warranted the ambush? Because they were poking fun at one group or another, that the deaths are more “understandable” or “justified.”

Freedom of expression and freedom of speech are more than just guaranteed rights or ambivalent concepts to be taken for granted in many parts of the free world.

Tom Fletcher Black Press My Christmas reading included a fascinating new book called Kennewick Man, a study of skeletal remains discovered in 1996 on the bank of the Columbia River in eastern Washington.

He was an ancient hunter buried just south of B.C. almost 9,000 years ago, in the Early Holocene period following the last Ice Age. Among the oldest humans found along the West Coast of North America, he sparked an unprecedented battle by the Smithsonian Institution to examine the skeleton and publish the book late last year.

The most controversial evidence came from the skull. It doesn’t match the classic Mongoloid profile of modern aboriginal people, key to the theory that the earliest humans reached North America by land bridge from Siberia to Alaska as glaciers receded.

Smithsonian scientists confirmed initial reports that Kennewick Man is a closer match with early Polynesians, and the Ainu people who remain in Japan today. He lived until about age 40, sur-

The battle for Kennewick Man viving for years with a stone spear point stuck in his hip.

The authors conclude from chemical analysis that “Kennewick Man could not have been a long-time resident of the area where he was found, but instead lived most of his adult life somewhere along the Northwest and North Pacific coast where marine mammals were readily available.”

This suggests migration by sea, perhaps from a great distance.

The U.S. Army seized the skeleton. The scientists sued and eventually won the right to a brief examination. The court case exposed brutal and illegal actions of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and federal departments to destroy the site and intimidate the scientists.

U.S. law demanded all remains from before European settlement be repatriated for burial by local tribes, without examination.

Umatilla tribe spokesman Armand Minthorn wrote in 1996: “We view this practice as desecration of the body and Christine Esovoloff Sales Associate

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a violation of our most deeply-held religious beliefs.

“From our oral histories, we know that our people have been part of this land since the beginning of time. We do not believe that our people migrated here from another continent, as the scientists do.”

The head of the Society for American Archaeology tried to get the researchers to drop their lawsuit, fearing it would interfere with fragile relationships with area tribes.

The U.S. Justice Department warned the Smithsonian that lead scientist Douglas Owsley and others might be in criminal conflict of interest as federal employees suing the government. Even the White House weighed in against them.

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removed by tribal representatives and secretly buried.

Kennewick Man was found as the army was in tense negotiations with tribes on salmon fishing rights on the Columbia, their demand for removal of dams, and the $100 billion cleanup of the Hanford nuclear site.

The scientists finally won their case in 2004, with a ruling that the skeleton is so old there isn’t enough evidence to show it is related to the current tribes. The judge found the army repeatedly misled the court, and assessed the government $2.4 million in costs.

The U.S. Army still controls the skeleton and denies requests for further study.

The spear point, for example, could show the location where he was injured.

One final irony. Analysis shows Kennewick Man ate mostly salmon in his later years, around 6300 BCE. These are the salmon runs wiped out by dams built

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The people from ‘way back then’ were there at the event as well. Her Former Worship, Audrey Moore; Chair of the Recreation Commission at the time, John Voykin; and Building Committee Chair, Ron Ross were among those reunited at the Aquatic Centre.

Ross made his way to the front of the crowd and while he tried to keep the speech as short as possible, his passion kept the stories coming.

“It’s just great that you and your staff have put this birthday party together, if for no other reason than for us that were on the building committee to get a chance to talk with one another again. We all agree on one thing. There’s absolutely no way this happened 25 years ago,” Ross laughed.

In the beginning, Ross was the one to draw up the original floor-

I remember the first drawing I did. It had an eight lane 50 metre Olympic pool with a diving tank, plan for the centre, and to say the least, he was a little ambitious.

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Mayor Lawrence Chernoff helps to cut the cake with those involved in the creation of the facility.

Photo by Chris Stedile $5 - $10 million. [People] told us that they wouldn’t vote for that if we put it through in our referendum.”

So they ended up hiring the architect from Cranbrook who had previously designed the high school and the library. “Unfortunately he didn’t know squat about swimming pools,” said Ross.

The committee finally brought in a guy by the name of Ed, from Edmonton to do the pool design and the rest is history. “Wherever you are Ed, thank-you very much.

You did a first-class job.”

Ross and the rest of the committee worked extremely hard to get the referendum to pass.

The group took to the streets and questioned anyone that would give them the time. Needless to say, the referendum was passed.

The money to build the facility came from generous donations from local businesses and community members. Along with the list of names of people that purchased bricks, there is a Celgar goose in the tiles of the hot tub.

At the time, Celgar also donated $50,000. “[Celgar] said to us, if we give you money, how can we be recognized? So I promised them they would have the goose in the tile,” Ross said, “Then I phoned Ed and asked him if he could.”

Following the end of Ross’ speech came a short viewing of photos from the time all this was going on and a cake cutting ceremony. To the relief of all the kids there, the pool was then opened to swimming and the new Wibit pool toy was unveiled.

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JANUARY CASTLEGAR SR. ACTIVITIES @ COMPLEX Mon 10:00 Darts 1:00 Whist Tue 9:30 Floor Curling/Carpet Bowling; 1:00 Line Dancing 1:00 Crafts 7:00 Pool Wed 9:30 Floor Curling 10:00 Coffee Talk, 7,14,28 10:00 21st Raspberry Hi Coffee Thur 9:30 Floor Curling 1:00 Bingo not the 8th 2:00 Gen Meeting 8th 2:00 Tea Dance 15th 7:00 Rummoli Fri 10:00 Qi Gong 1:00 Crib Sat 11;30-1;00 Soup Day 17TH

LIONS HEAD PUB brings you SAVAGE KARAOKE with Nikko from Savage Blade and Sack Grabbath.

January 16, 23, 30th. Fridays 9pm start.

The New Life Church at 602 7th. St.

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.

Society Annual General Meeting. At Castlegar Complex on Feb. 23rd at 7:00 P.M. Agenda is 20th Annual Pass Creek Fall Fair, Spring Fair, Bluegrass Jamboree, Christmas in the Park. Everyone welcome. For more information r_dsmith@shaw. ca or 250-365-7273 The second annual Curry Cup competition returns March 3, 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. as eight acclaimed BC chef teams prepare unique curry dishes and compete for the ultimate Curry Cup Championship. Join us as the competition unfolds and taste flavours of curry from around the world.

Ongoing

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.

Robson Flea Market closed Dec 21st and will re-open Sunday Jan

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School. To register, call 304-6862.

Legion meat draw: at the Castlegar-Robson Legion, Branch 170 every Saturday, 4-6 p.m. Everyone welcome. Guests must be signed in.

MYRA DUFF WILL BE HOSTING SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS for those dealing with loved ones who have had heart conditions on the last Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. in Carpenters Hall.

A guest speaker is coming to talk about depression on Jan 28th.

COMMUNITY LEARNING PLACE: drop in to get free help with basic computers, reading and writing, Test preparation, and skills upgrading at the Castlegar & District Public Library on Tuesdays from 12:00 to 3:00 pm.

Billets: Castlegar Rebels looking for billets families for their players (16 - 20). Please contact Mel Rinas 250-365-5596.

GRACE COMMUNITY INTERNATIONAL CHURCH: Meets Sunday mornings at 11:00 a.m. at the Resker Hall in

1995 Columbia Ave Trail 250-364-1208

Selkirk WeaVERS AND SPINNERS GUILD meets the third Wednesday of each month, 10-noon followed by bag lunch and show & tell. At the Doukhobor Discovery Centre.

Robson Fall Flea Market Open every weekend until close to Christmas. Sundays 9 am - 2 pm. Breakfast is served until noon. For table rental call Kathy at 250-365-3796.

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 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. free hot meal at the sharing

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@mssociety.ca or Janice Ferraro, at 250-

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Castlegar (behind the Castlegar primary School) will be preparing hot, nutritious meals for people in the community on the following dates.

Thursday January 22nd and Thursday January 29th. 2015. Please use the basement entrance at the back of the church.

The doors will open at 3:45, you are invited to come early to visit with each other and share a cup of coffee, tea or juice.. Dinner will be served at 4:30.p.m. Call 250-365-7500

Celebrate Family Literacy Week January 24 - 31!

Join the library and CBAL for a Living Library storytime, activities, songs & snacks at the Castlegar Public Library on Jan. 24th from 12-2 pm.

Free Sing & Swim Event - Songs and rhymes in the pool for families with young children. Castlegar Complex on Jan. 25, 3 –4 pm. To register call 250-304-6862.

Pass Creek Regional Exhibition

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18th. Call Kathy to book a table 250365-3796 Scrabble Club: Come out and play Scrabble on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Castlegar Library from 6:30 - 8:00 pm. All levels are welcome!

For more info call 250-365-3834.

Mother Goose: Cuddle, Connect and Communicate with your 0-12 month old at the Mother Goose program at the Castlegar & District Public Library on Wednesdays from 11-12 noon, Jan. 21 to Mar. 11 (childminding is available for older siblings) to register call 365-6611.

For children 1-5 years old join us on Thursdays at Castlegar Primary School from 9-10 am, Jan. 22- Mar. 12 to register call 250-304-6862.

Seniors’ Computer Classes Become a Cyber Senior! Join other seniors at this free beginners computer class. Improve your skills in a relaxed and friendly environment on Tuesdays, Jan. 27 - March 3 from 9:00-10:30 am at Robson Community

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Robson (next door to the Robson Community Church) on Waldie Avenue. Phone 250-365-6405 for more information.

THE sharing dinner pot is serving hot dinner every Tuesday at noon in the Cadet Hall downtown. castlegar hospital auxilIary treasure shop: Open Mondays thru Thursdays and Saturdays 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Fridays 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Donations accepted Wednesdays and Saturdays only. Telephone 250-365-7317/250-365-6587 for acceptance/drop off quality resalable furniture donations. Website www. castlegarhospitalauxiliary.org ST DAVID’S AND UNITED CHURCH THRIFT SHOP: Located at 605 Columbia Ave. Our shop is now open after the holidays & renovations. Our hours are Tues.to Thur. 10 am to 4pm; Fri & Sat. 10am to 1pm. Clean donations accepted and your support appreciated.

dinner pot at Cadet Hall, 8th Ave, Castlegar (2 blocks from library) Tues. at noon.

All About Breastfeeding: Informative support group for breastfeeding moms. Neighbourhood House in Castlegar, Tues. 10:30-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). al-anon meets every Monday night for people whose lives have been affected by someone’s drinking.

Connor McCarthy 250-304-4781

Marnie Pettit 250-304-3564

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365-5428, email janice@underthesunyoga.ca

English as a Second Language programs: Classes for adults, Conversation Club, Family Dropin for families with young children, 1 to 1 tutoring. Free. More info call Corinne at 250-687-4714.

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.

BOOM! Kids (K-grade 4) & Junior Youth programs (Gr. 5-7) at Kinnaird Park Community Church Thursdays at 5:30p.m. for dinner or 6:00 p.m. for separate programs for all ages. For more info call 250-3653430 or email kpccinfo@gmail.com.

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Park additions coming soon

Rotary Clubs join forces to improve parks

The two Castlegar Rotary Clubs — ­­ ­the Castlegar Rotary Club and the Castlegar Sunrise 2000 Rotary Club — are fully prepared to break ground for the Millennium Parks multi-use facility but nasty weather continues to hold back the project.

Crews were originally expected to begin last fall but as the conditions outside worsened the work was held off until a later date.

That date is now swiftly approaching.

Castlegar Sunrise 2000 Rotary Club President, Marvin Smith said the project will be underway around March or once the snow clears.

“It’s on hold because of the weather.

We’re going to ground break as soon as the weather changes.”

The new concession will include an outdoor covered picnic area, storage rooms for the soccer club, kitchen and cooking areas.

As for the expenses, Smith said, “The rotary clubs have been instrumental in gathering the funding through significant donations from many outside parties.”

Zellstoff Celgar has contributed over half of the $360,000 dollars needed to fund the project.

As of this time, the rotary clubs are cur- The construction of the new multi-use facility at Milrently putting out tenders for contractors. lennium Parks should be underway this spring.

t fi Chal lenge! t Ge Nathan Heddle

I’m a 32 year old family man, that enjoys chasing my 20 month old son around, skateboarding, and hockey. Around my mid 20’s I noticed that my bad eating and beer drinking days had caught up to me. My weight especially got worse when my partner became pregnant! It’s time to change, become fit and enjoy a healthier lifestyle.

My goal is to loose at least 20 lbs and focus on my core to get rid of that belly. I want to work on a good healthy routine that stays with me, to eat healthier to feel better, have more energy, and gain better posture and flexibility! I am hoping this program will give me that extra “push” to accomplish these goals.

Nathan will be working out with Gabrielle Jangula of Viva Hot Yoga.

“I have been teaching yoga for six months and loving it! I discovered hot yoga in 1998 and have always wanted to make it a bigger part of my life.

Yoga offers so many wonderful health benefits for everyone. I am grateful to be able to teach yoga in our community. I have also been a personal trainer and fitness instructor for 8 years. I am passionate about living a happy, healthy and full life for as long as I can. I want to help others do the same.”

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I am 43 years old, married, and a mom of 2 boys. I have lost and gained weight through the years and want to get off that roller coaster. My goal during this 6 weeks is to try to lose 10 pounds, and to gain the skills to gain muscle tone, and continue with a healthy lifestyle afterwards. I am so looking forward to this!

Marilyn Sam will be working out with Spencer Voykin of Peak Physique.

“The fit lifestyle I live today didn’t happen by accident, by luck, or by itself. I made it happen. I made a choice that I didn’t want to be unhealthy and obese any longer.

Up until I was about 9, I was a healthy active kid, then I started over eating and making bad food choices, year by year the weight packed on, and year by year I began to become more unhappy and overweight. By the time I was 14, I weighed a shocking 280 pounds, I felt out of control and scared.

My journey to lose all of that weight was a long uphill battle, but it has made me who I am today. No matter what you look like or how you feel about yourself, when you walk through my door, I’m there to help you become a new healthier you.

Having lived on both sides of the fence has made me have a greater understanding of what people go through in their daily journeys to being healthy. Whether someone wants to lose weight, bulk up, get stronger, tone up or do a fitness competition, it all starts at the same place. YOU have to make it happen. YOU have to make a choice. It won’t happen by accident, by luck or by itself.”

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Planning for the future Revisions and additions to SFI guidelines will help protect forests for years to come CHRIS STEDILE Castlegar News

The trees and wildlife are such an integral part of what makes the Kootenays an enjoyable place to visit, explore and live and the folks at Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) get that.

They have completed their most recent five year standards and rules outline to help keep not only our forests in good health, but those around the globe.

SFI Inc. is an independent, nonprofit organization that is solely responsible for maintaining, overseeing and improving the internationally recognized SFI program.

Across Canada and the United States, more than 100 million hectares are certified to the SFI forest management standard, the largest single forest standard in the world.

The new guidelines are for the years 2015-2019 and, according to SFI, mark an important advancement to support better decision making all along the supply chain and to promote sustainable forest management.

“The future of our forests depends on credible, transparent and auditable standards to enable sustainable resource use for today and generations to come.

Our work starts with the SFI standards, but SFI is so much more — it’s a community that

stands together for the health and future of forests,” said Kathy Abusow, president and CEO of SFI Inc..

“SFI plays a central role in strengthening the vital link between healthy forests, responsible purchasing and sustainable communities.”

The first of three main additions to SFI’s program is the management standard which promotes sustainable forestry practices. These requirements include measures to protect water quality, biodiversity, wildlife habitat, species at risk and forests with exceptional conservation value.

Second is the Fibre Sourcing Standard, including measures to broaden the conservation of biodiversity, best forestry management practices to protect water quality, outreach to landowners and utilize the services of forest management and harvesting professionals.

Because it directs how SFI Program Participants procure fibre from non-certified land, this standard encourages the use of responsible forestry practices.

Finally, comes the chain of custody standard which is global and is used in over 35 countries around the world.

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for example. That is global and I think that’s important,” she said.

With a Board of Directors consisting of the likes of Ducks Unlimited Canada’s CEO, executive director of Invasive Species Council of BC, and the CEO of Habitat for Humanity, SFI looks to create a fair and diverse body to ensure the forests around the world are properly managed.

“When we revise a new standard every five years we go out to everyone,” Abusow said.

SFI sent individualized emails to around 10,000 organizations.

Additionally, they held two 60day open consultation periods where it was made very simple for people to submit their comments online and if they didn’t like the online format, SFI conducted 10 workshops across Canada and the United States where those interested could arrive in person.

Vancouver was host to their First Nations and Tribal workshop.

“In general, why does the standard matter?” Abusow asked. “I think the future of our forests matter for everyone. Clean water, clean air we breathe, wildlife habitat, community jobs, economic well-being, etc. We need to take care of the forests and we revise our standards every five years to ensure that we’re up to speed with research that is conducted with market expectations and emerging issues that might of occurred.”

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On top of watching over the ways lumber is extracted and handled, SFI is leading the charge in forestry research.

SFI is the only standard that has a forest research requirement.

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Abusow added, “Forest products are a gift.

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Rebels take two of three

Punch their ticket into the playoffs CHRIS STEDILE Castlegar News

Good news for the Castlegar Rebels as they won two of their three back-to-back away games and have clinched a playoff spot.

The Rebels took to the road on January 9 to face off against the Revelstoke Grizzlies.

After no scoring in the first period the Rebels stepped up their game as Aaron Petten scored shortly after the five minute mark, with Cal Owens adding another to the tally nearly a minute later.

The Grizzlies were quick to answer with a goal of their own.

Revelstoke’s Michael Roberts snuck one past the Rebels’ defence and the second period ended 2-1.

Halfway through the final period Rebels’ forward, Jeremy McNeil added another point off of a powerplay. The game looked to be all but finished until a Grizzlies man advantage led to Steven Flust bringing Revelstoke back to within one goal.

The comeback was short lived

as Aaron Petten came full-circle and scored the final goal only 10 seconds later.

The Rebels ended up winning the game 4-2 with no small thanks to their net minder Austin Wells. Castlegar was out-shot 4525 but Wells managed to shut the door and keep his team ahead.

The following night, Castlegar butted heads with the 100 Mile House Wranglers.

Castlegar’s Jeremy McNeil had himself quite the game that night, earning a hat trick and helping his team come out with the win yet again. Konnor Madsen and Lindan Calliou also had one goal each bring the Rebels to a 5-2 victory.

Three consecutive games and a hefty amount of traveling must have taken its toll on the Rebels players. The following game against Kamloops was hard fought but Castlegar came up short.

Again, the two teams kept a tight defence and allowed no goals until the second period.

Ian Chrystal of the Storm was the first player to find twine within

the opening minutes of period number two.

The Rebels were out for three wins in a row and quickly took the lead in the following minutes.

Ryan Rosich and Carson Wornig were responsible for the two goals that propelled them forward.

Kamloops wasn’t about to lay down so easily and when they had the man advantage they pressed hard and tied things up before intermission.

The third period was not so kind to the Castlegar team. Alex Winters scored the goal that ended the Rebels night.

With the score sitting at 3-2 the Rebels’ pulled their goalie, Austin Wells in an attempt to tie it up. The plan fell through and Storm player Brett Watknison pushed their lead to 4-2.

Castlegar D-man Nick Headrick managed to get one more goal in with one second remaining but the end result remained unchanged.

The Rebels’ next games are Jan. 16 and 17 against Spokane.

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Nervous excitement hung in the air as 50 junior curlers and 75 spectators filled the Castlegar Curling Club Saturday for a one day bonspiel.

Twelve teams from all over the Kootenays participated in the event designed to allow each team to play four games with four ends in each game.

It was a lot of fun and a good way to meet new people The winner of the intermediate division was the Horning rink from Castlegar. Team members Jamie Horning, Tara Horning, Kalee Glennie and Casey Alexander remained undefeated throughout the day.

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Two teams in the novice division remained undefeated and the winner had to be determined by a “turkey shoot.”

All players from both teams had a chance to throw a rock, aiming for the button. The Simister rink from Trail ended up coming closer than the Tweed rink from Castlegar and won the event.

The teams enjoyed good food, which in kid language means pizza, and went home with great prizes.

This was due to the many generous sponsors including: Plaza Bakery, Panago, Castlegar Rebels, Pharmasave, Tobin Baziw, Golder Associates, Hollis Wealth and Castlegar Golf Club.

Eleven-year-old Castlegar skip Joshua MacInnis described the day, “It was a lot of fun and a good way to meet new people and a good way to spend time with your friends.

It’s great that people sponsor it and make it happen.”

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By: Anna McCullagh, Registered Massage Therapist

Therapeutic Breathing Breathing exercises are a great way to help a person relax, decrease anxiety, increase lung power and fight some of the symptoms associated with chronic bronchitis and asthma. I’ll outline 3 of the easiest, most effective breathing techniques in this article.

“Diaphragmatic breathing” during a massage or at home can help the client to relax and concentrate on the benefits of their treatment. This breathing technique can be broken down into 3 easy steps.

The first step of diaphragmatic breathing occurs with the person lying face up either on the floor or bed. With one hand on the stomach take a full gentle inhale through the nose letting you stomach rise into you hand, exhaling through pursed lips. In the second step place both hands on either sides of you rib cage moving your hands with you inhale/exhale. The third step is to place one hand on your sternum and to move it upwards with an inhale and down with the exhale. Repeat each of these steps three times and once you feel comfortable with each step combining them into one fluid breath.

“Long exhale breathing” is another technique that works well for anxiety helping to decrease the heart rate and calm the nervous system. This breathing technique can be done by taking a 3 to 5 second inhale through the nose then taking twice as long to exhaling through the mouth (6-10 seconds). It is ideal to do at least 5 minutes of this type of breathing.

The last technique I’ll share is called “progressive relaxation” and is great to do before bed. laying face up, concentrate on a relaxed deep breath, inhaling through the nose and exhaling through the mouth pausing for just a second between the inhale/exhale. With each breath visualize a part of your body relaxing, starting with your feet and ending with you head and neck. This technique is great for releasing tense muscles after a days work and is a sure way to have a sound sleep.

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Pictured here: Deb McIntosh representative of the Community Harvest Food Bank and Gregg Ziegler Vice President of Sunrise Rotary.

Deb McIntosh gave a presentation to the Sunrise Rotary Club on Dec. 4 about the Community Harvest Food Bank. The Food Bank is located in the Anglican Church Hall and is open Mondays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. except for the Monday after the social assistance cheque day. They provide free hot lunch on Mondays, Wednesdays, and

Fridays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m..

They also may provide emergency shelter and bus tickets as well as emergency funds on a case basis for those in crisis.

Deb went on to say the homeless people and people in need in Castlegar are very appreciative of the Food Bank.

After Deb McIntosh spoke, the Rotary members individually gave cash donations to her for the food bank. There was an overwhelming response from the members.

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This cute little girl is smiling because she knows that if she gets her picture taken, she will be provided with a school uniform, shoes, gym strip, books and school supplies, so she will then be able to attend a public school in Tegucigalpa Honduras.

School is free but she can’t go unless she has the desired items. Fortunately, many Rotarians and friends have given generously each year to this very worthy program. The donation is tax deductible.

The new website is easy to use and anyone can donate.

You hardly notice the mere $18.75 taken out of your account each month and it makes such a difference to a child in need. To donate go to www.helphonduras.ca.

helphonduras.ca ROTARY SUNRISE CLUB Meets Thursdays at 6:45 AM Selkirk College, Faculty Lounge Castlegar, B.C.

Two SHSS students are getting ready for a year long foreign adventure. The two Castlegar Rotary Clubs for the 2015-16-student exchange program have selected Jeffrey Ashton and Annie LePage. Jeff and Annie are both in Grade 12 and will leave after graduation.

Rotary Student Exchange is a Rotary sponsored program for high school aged students who are interested in living and studying abroad for one year. Its goal is to promote the advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace at the person-to-person level.

Jeffrey and Annie are the Clubs’ outbounds, and will be spending the next few months getting ready to spend a year in a foreign country.

The students went through an application and interview process with local Rotarians and their applications were also reviewed at the Rotary District level. The Castlegar Clubs are part of Rotary District 5080 with over 60 clubs in southeastern BC, eastern Washington State, and western Idaho. All clubs in the District work together to help all of this year’s students prepare for their year away.

Our outbounds give a list of their top three countries that they would like to go to. In most cases, they will get one in their top three. The countries that are available are ones where there are Rotary Clubs who will organize the exchange on their end. Safety of the students during their exchange year is of the utmost importance, and all hosting Rotary Clubs must follow strict regulations.

As well as selecting the outbounds for the coming year, both clubs are currently hosting three inbounds — Chloe Hubert from southern France, Flavio Nascimento from Brazil, and Yunus Ozbas from Turkey. Over the past 30 years, over 100 students have come to Castlegar, and

about the same number have gone abroad.

And what do they do when they come here?

Besides their high school studies, the social and athletic activities within the schools, and Rotary sponsored activities such as picnics, Christmas parties, pancake breakfasts, and club meetings, there are extensive travels about the province with host families. It is all a part of an educational, social and cultural experience and for all, it is a rich learning experience.

While in Castlegar, the students stay with three different host families, about three months with each family. The Clubs also give each student a season ski pass along with some ski lessons. As well as going to school, they attend a number of different get-togethers organized by the Clubs and the District. Soon after they arrive they attend a camp in Coeur D’Alene with all of the other inbounds in the District. At this camp they also get to meet ‘rebounds’ — students who have just returned from their year abroad, and who can provide them with lots of helpful tips.

Our three students are looking forward to a ski weekend in Chewelah in February and the spring tour around the district with all of the other District exchange students. On all tours, the students are accompanied by Rotary chaperones and hosted by various Rotary Clubs.

Jeffrey and Annie will come back fluent in the language of their host country. The Youth Exchange Officer for the evening Club, Stacie Martini notes, “It is amazing to see the ‘rebounds’ meeting the new ‘inbounds’. They talk about their experiences in both English and their newly learned language — Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, German, Turkish, Italian, French, or Thai.”

The standard question to all of the exchange students: “How did you find the exchange experience?” brings the always enthusiastic answer, “It was great; the best year of my life.”

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Inbound students Chloe, from France and Falvio, from Brazil help with the Castlegar Rotary Club`s Rose Sale fundraiser.

Evening club outbound Jeff Ashton.

Inbound Yunus Ozbas from Turkey, kayaking on the Arrow Lakes.

Outbound Annie LePage with the Sunrise Club`s Youth Exchange officer, Rhonda Sorenson.

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Teacher wins national award Former Castlegar resident meets Prime Minister CHRIS GAREAU Black Press

Smithers Secondary School teacher Rick Hubert recently received a Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence in Ottawa.

Hubert, a Castlegar native who still has family in the area, now teaches metal work to Grade 8 to 12 students. He was recognized for his efforts in getting his students directly involved in the community with projects like building bike racks.

The award was handed out to 10 teachers and seven early childhood educators from across Canada. The events honouring the national recipients coincided with World Teachers’ Day. Twenty-five teachers and 12 early childhood educators received a regional Certificate of Achievement award as well.

The prime minister’s office describes the Prime Minister’s Awards for Teaching Excellence as recognizing outstanding elementary and secondary school teachers in all disciplines who, through the innovative use of information and communications technologies, help Canadian students to meet the challenges of a 21st century society and economy.

The Prime Minister’s Awards are administered on behalf of the prime minister by Industry Canada with the support of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada, Health Canada, the Public Health Agency of Canada and the RBC Foundation.

“The tireless dedication of our teachers inspires our children and encourages them to succeed. Today we celebrate the recipients of this year’s teaching awards for their outstanding achievements and thank them for continuously enriching the lives of their students,” said Prime Minister Harper at the announcement.

Hubert spoke about how he might get his chance to expand his initiatives to a much broader community on his way back home.

A federal official approached Hubert to possibly get engaged nationally.

“One of the branches of this board is all to do with health and food in the schools,” explained Hubert, who said he did not think he was much of a speaker but was surprised by a rousing ovation

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Turner, David Benjamin The family is saddened to announce the passing on December, 27, 2014, of David Benjamin Turner.

Born July 23, 1932 Dave grew up in Kelowna and lived in Grand Forks, Golden, Surrey, New Denver, Castlegar and Penticton. Dave worked as a surveyor and draftsman most of his working life through provincial and municipal service, and later for his own business.

Predeceased by his parents Lloyd and Pearl, brothers Glenn and Bill, beloved wife Ann and daughter Kathy. Dave is survived by three children and their families: Duff (Dave) Turner (Chris), Steve Turner (Rena) and Glenda Heimbecker, stepchildren John Dobrovitz (Ingrid) and Aniko Borody . He is also survived by his sister Barbara and two brothers, Geordie and Howard, thirteen grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Dave greatly enjoyed the company of his loved ones and took pleasure in the simple things in life.

Dave liked to fish the many small creeks of the West Kootenays, watch his favourite hockey team (Habs) and bowl with his many friends. He loved to sit and talk with his neighbours in his yard and walk his and his neighbours’ dogs around Blueberry. Dave will be deeply missed by many friends and family.

By request, there will be no service, but a graveside remembrance will be held in Castlegar in the spring.

Arrangements are under the direction of Providence Funeral Home in Penticton.

Peter Gorkoff Former Castlegar resident and Smithers Secondary School teacher Rick Hubert received a certificate of excellence from Prime Minister Stephen Harper.

from the teachers and officials who heard his speech in Ottawa.

The teachers at the awards were asked to speak about their goals, which Hubert said for him was to instill confidence in students and promote healthy living.

“I went up there and thought I’m just going to talk right from my gut, from my heart and just say what I feel and believe’... It was the most incredible thing, I wasn’t finished my speech — I was about four minutes into it — the whole audience just started applauding. I had to stop my speech and wondered what the heck is going on?” said Hubert, whose wife’s battle with cancer for the last decade has in part inspired his passion.

Staff at the high school recommended Hubert for the award.

Principal Jaksun Grice showed off Hubert’s inventions at the high school including the geodome and a laser metal cutter hooked up to computer software for intricate designing.

“Rick is one of those quiet, unas-

suming teachers that you don’t hear a lot from, but if you actually go in his classroom you see amazing things happening,” said Grice, who added Hubert brings in people from the community to make things happen.

“Kids, if they come into Rick’s shop, if they have a dream he’s like ‘okay, well I’m going to work with you to figure out how to build it.’ It’s pretty unique that he has the talent where whatever a kid’s thinking, he can help them get there.”

Hubert had to keep the news of the award secret for two months. Now he is looking forward to making ideas like a website and application for Smithers and to be expanded later for other regions that would tell grocery shoppers the nutrients in the fruits and vegetables they are buying a reality. The key he said is for others to buy into the effort.

“The goal is to try and change the way agriculture is done throughout the world,” said the teacher who is not afraid to go big.

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With great sadness we announce the passing of Peter Gorkoff at West Kelowna on November 14, 2014 at 88 years of age.

He was born in Brilliant on April 20th, 1926, where he grew up with his parents Peter and Mary and brothers Walter, Mike, and Philip, and sister Patsy.

He married Nellie Koftinoff in 1948. Together they built a home and raised a family on their hobby farm in Robson where they lived for 43 years.

Peter worked at Cominco for several years. He and his brother-in-law, Mike Popoff, established P&G Construction Company and later P&G Building Supplies store, a thriving business in Castlegar. After many years Peter decided he wanted to go back into building and spent most of his working life building homes, schools, and dams.

After his retirement Peter and Nellie moved to Castlegar where he started to enjoy some leisure activities like curling, golf, cross-country skiing, swimming, and meeting for coffee with his friends. He was a faithful volunteer in the Kootenay Men’s Group, participating in woodworking projects to benefit the community. He was a life-long member of the USCC. His quick wit and keen sense of humour will be long remembered by those who knew him. Peter made friends easily with his warm smile and ease of conversation and was always willing and ready to help family and friends.

Peter and Nellie moved to West Kelowna in May 2009 to be closer to their children and enjoy their grandchildren.

When his health deteriorated, he moved to the Village at Smith Creek but was able to spend his weekends with his wife at their home.

After a sudden and unexpected trip to the hospital, he slipped away peacefully with Nellie at his side, just six weeks short of their 66th wedding anniversary.

He is survived by his wife, Nellie, three children, four grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

Peter is and will continue to be dearly missed.

Rest in Peace.

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Obituaries and Memorials When someone you love becomes a memory. . . that memory becomes a treasure.

Teresa Maria Miros Bater January 9, 1963 - January 6, 2015 It is with great sorrow and sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Teresa at Victoria Hospice.

Teresa was born in Trail B.C. on January 9, 1963 to the late Maria (Mitzi) and Johnny Miros. She graduated from Castlegar’s Stanley Humphries Senior Secondary School in 1981. Teresa’s schooling and work took her various places including Toronto and Guelph University, Calgary with Loomis, Vancouver with the B.C. Housing Commission, Castlegar’s Selkirk College. Teresa was living in Victoria these past years with her husband John and worked at Camosun College.

Teresa enjoyed taking long walks, gardening, adult education courses, a carefree round of golf and the occasional short “road trip” in her red car. Teresa’s wonderful golden retriever Murphy was at her side during her illness.

Teresa leaves many loving memories for her husband John and step children Jennifer and Stephen. Big brothers Matt and Steven (Eliane), and her cherished nephews Francois and Jean. Teresa left us far too early in life after two battles with cancer, but she left us with a lesson of courage that we are very proud of.

Teresa will live on in us.

The family wishes to thank the staff at BC Cancer Agency (Vancouver Island Centre), Royal Jubilee Hospital and Victoria Hospice for the wonderful care Teresa received throughout her journey; Dr. Vanessa Bernstein, Oncologist and Dr. Zilber-Shlensky GP for their management of Teresa’s illness over these past years.

At Teresa’s request, no service will be held. To send a message of condolence or to sign the online memorial guestbook please visit http://www. earthsoption.com/ In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Victoria Hospice in the memory of Teresa Miros.

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Kjell Erik Sorensen February 24th 1980 – January 6th 2015 It is with profound sadness the family of Kjell Erik Sorensen announces his passing on Tuesday January 6th in Castlegar BC. Erik is survived by the love of his life; Jaclyn and his daughter Liberty (6) and son Liam (2). Mother Renate Sorensen (Wycliffe-Kimberley); Grandma, Lydia Moehling (Marysville); Sister, Maibrit Sorensen and Brother-in-Law Cody Stewart (Nelson). Erik was predeceased by his father; Kjell Sorensen in September 2014.

Erik was born February 24th 1980 in Cranbrook BC and grew up in Wycliffe in the house his mother still resides in, spending the summers on the trampoline, swimming in the pool; building forts and riding bikes. In the winter Erik and Maibrit were at the Kimberley ski hill every day they weren’t in school –guaranteed the first on the ski hill in the morning and last to leave. Both conquered the ‘Easter’ run before they were 10 years old. Erik attended Marysville Elementary and McKim Middle School before transferring to Cranbrook for high school.

Erik followed in his father’s footsteps and joined IUOE Local 115 in 2005. With the same name as his father; many co-workers had worked with his Father and lots of stories ensued; with many co-worker friends coming to visit his Father to catch up on ‘old times’. He moved around BC working and gaining the experience necessary to become the Plant Manager of SPL in Castlegar for the last 3 years. Erik worked hard like his father and made many dear friends at SPL. Erik met Jaclyn while in high school in Cranbrook; and low and behold Jaclyn’s parents moved beside Renate and Kjell 10 years ago. It is at this time that the high school sweethearts rekindled their relationship. In 2008 Jaclyn and Erik welcomed his princess; Liberty Rayne Maibrit Sorensen to the family; and proceeded to move to Nelson.

In 2010 Erik, Jaclyn and Liberty moved to Castlegar and on Valentine’s Day 2012 welcomed his prince; Kjell Liam Arik Sorensen.

August 30th 2014 Erik and Jaclyn were married at the family home in Wycliffe; and officially expanded the family to include Mother -in-Law Trish Birks-Burch and Fatherin-Law Brian Burch. Sister-in-laws Monica, Lindsay, and Brother-in-law Everett. Along with the new extended family includes 2 nephews and 4 nieces.

All who remember Erik will recall his love of music and his passion to travel to take in all of his favorites. When Erik was only 14 his sister and brother-in-law took Erik to Seattle to see DOA, Sublime and The Ramones. One of his prized possessions is a picture of Joey Keithley with Liberty; and favorite recent shows is the Dropkick Murphy road trip and The Smalls. At every show small or large he would be front and center in any mosh pit.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday January 17th at 2:00pm at the Lion’s Head Pub in Robson BC. Children are welcome until 7pm and a Safe Driving program is in place.

In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to the family at: www.youcaring.com/love4libbyandliam

MARY VERIGIN With sad hearts the family of Mary Verigin of Castlegar, formerly of Taghum, wishes to announce her passing at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 blessed with 88 years of life.

Mary was born in Arran, Saskatchewan, on May 18, 1926, to parents Tina and Mckay Kurbatoff. She was a devoted homemaker, caring for her family, all of her life. Mary belonged to the Taghum Cooking Group for 20 years. She enjoyed cooking , knitting, crocheting and sewing. Mary was an avid gardener and grew vegetables, but especially loved growing flowers. She loved farm life and truly loved spending time with family and friends.

She was predeceased by her husband Mike in 1994, her daughter Kathleen Kinakin in 1990, daughter Marlene Strelive in 1986, brothers Andy, Bill, Sam and Mike and sisters Jane Zarubin and Nellie Pattinson.

Left to mourn her loss is her son Larry (Terri), sons-in-law Ed Strelive and George Kinakin, five granddaughters, one grandson, eleven greatgrandchildren and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral Services were officiated by Peter Zaytsoff at Castlegar Funeral Chapel on Monday, December 125, 2014 followed by interment in Glade Cemetery.

Walter Kinakin Walter Kinakin, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away unexpectedly on Monday January 5, 2015.

Walter was born in Thrums on July 17, 1936 to John and Polly Kinakin.

He met Mabel Nichvalodoff in 1954 and when they married in 1956 they chose Thrums to build their home and raise their children.

At the young age of 16, Walter started working at Waldies Sawmill in Castlegar. He was a hard worker and he admired that trait in others. He worked continually until his retirement from Pope and Talbot in 1993.

Throughout his entire life, Walter was an avid sportsman. He was a Class “A” Horseshoe player with many BC championships to his credit. He also loved bowling and had played regularly for over 20 years. Walter also enjoyed watching all types of sports with his favorite being hockey. Walter loved to travel, camp and spend time with family, especially the “little ones”.

Walter is survived by his wife Mabel, and three children; Bonny (Cliff) Bracken, Kathleen (Bob) Terry, and Wally Kinakin, 6 grand children and 5 great grandchildren, and brothers Pete and George and sister Lucy Derhousoff. Walter was predeceased by his parents John and Polly Kinakin and his brother, Mike.

Thank you to all our friends and family for your words of sympathy and continued support. A special thank you to Maureen and Carl, the BC Ambulance service, Tarry’s Fire Dept., RCMP and Castlegar Funeral Chapel for there tender care during this difficult time.

Walter will be greatly missed by his family as well as his many friends.

A Life Remembrance will be planned for a later date.

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CLUES ACROSS 1. Contradicted 7. The Donald’s Marla 13. Mediterranean sandstorm 14. Shoulder adornment 16. Earth crust’s 5th element 17. Rainbow prize 19. NCIS star’s initials 20. Mischa __, violinist 22. Constitution Hall org.

23. More dried-up 25. First on moon 26. Braid 28. 11% of Guinea population 29. Sea eagle 30. Scottish variant of “to” 31. A border for a picture 33. Belonging to a thing 34. On top 36. Automobile hood (Brit.)

38. Skewered Thai dish 40. Clamors 41. Eggs cooked until just set 43. Flat 44. 13th Hebrew letter 45. Short poking stroke 47. Japanese classical theater 48. 007’s creator 51. Romanian Mures river city 53. Music term for silence 55. A crane 56. Ringworm 58. Romanian money 59. True frog 60. Integrated circuit 61. “Highway Patrol’s” Crawford 64. Point midway between S and E 65. On a whim 67. Protagonist 69. Quantity with only magnitude 70. Oversights

CLUES DOWN 1. One who operates a dial 2. Trauma center 3. Prickly pear pads 4. Fashion superstar 5. Shock treatment 6. Mindless drawing 7. AKA migraine 8. Military mailbox 9. Buddies 10. Heavy tranquilizers (slang) 11. Raised railroad track 12. School session 13. Picture 15. Stabs 18. Supervises flying 21. Early American militiaman 24. Downfall 26. Cooking vessel 27. Check 30. In a way, manipulated 32. Sacred book of Judaism 35. Chum 37. Negating word 38. Relating to the body 39. W. hemisphere continents 42. Make lacework 43. Witty remark 46. More hairless 47. Relating to a nerve 49. Originates 50. Consumer advocate Ralph 52. Actress Winger 54. Center for Excellence in Education (abbr.)

55. Japanese brews 57. Fleshy seed covering 59. Canadian law enforcers 62. So. Am. wood sorrel 63. Actress Lupino 66. Personal computer 68. Do over prefix

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FEBRUARY 2ND

Rio4 SX with Navigation shown ‡ HWY / CITY 100KM : 5.3L/7.3L

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Offer(s) available on select new 2015 models through participating dealers to qualified retail customers who take delivery from January 3rd to February 2nd, 2015. 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, AMVIC fee, tire tax of $22, $100 A/C charge (where applicable). Excludes taxes, licensing, registration, insurance, variable dealer administration fees (up to $699), fuel-fill charges up to $100, and down payment (if applicable and unless otherwise specified). Other lease and financing options also available. §Up to “Half Price Payments” for up to one year (“Offer”) is only applicable on financing offers on 2015 Rio/Forte/Optima/Sorento/Rondo models. On approved credit, from a participating dealer in Canada between January 3rd and February 2nd, 2015. The Offer consists of a loan credit (up to “Half Price Payments Credit”) that will range from $500 to $3,250 depending on model/trim. Customers can choose to take the full amount of the applicable Half Price Payments Credit as a one (1) time incentive that will be deducted from the negotiated price of the vehicle before taxes. Alternatively, customers can choose the up to “Half Price Payments” option and have their financing payments reduced (before taxes) by 50% until such time as the entire amount of the applicable Half Price Payments Credit has been exhausted. This may take between 10 weeks and 69 weeks depending on model/trim and the amount of the applicable Half Price Payments Credit. After the entire amount of the applicable Half Price Payments Credit has been exhausted, the customer will be required to pay the full amount of all regularly scheduled finance payments over the remaining term of the contract. Vehicle trade-in amounts and down payments are not calculated in the advertised up to “Half Price Payments”. See dealer for complete details. ΔRepresentative financing example: 0% financing offer for up to 84 months available to qualified retail customers on approved credit for the new 2015 Rio LX MT (RO541F)/2015 Forte LX MT (FO541F)/2015 Optima LX AT (OP742F)/2015 Sorento LX AT (SR75BF) with a purchase price of $15,602/$17,502/$26,402/$28,782 financed at 0% for 84-month period with $0 down payment equals 69/62/28/50 reduced weekly payments of $21/$24/$36/$39 followed by weekly payments of $43/$48/$73/$79. Includes $1,500/$1,500/$1,000/$2,000 up to “Half Price Payments” credit. Cost of borrowing is $0 and total obligation is $14,102/$16,002/$25,365/$26,782. Up to “Half Price Payment” Incentive varies by model and trim level and may be taken as a lump sum or to reduce the financed amount. Offer ends February 2nd, 2015. ‡Model shown Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price for 2015 Forte SX (FO748F)/2015 Rio4 SX with Navigation (RO749F)/2015 Sorento EX AT AWD (SR75HF)/2015 Optima SX Turbo AT (OP748F) is $26,802/$22,502/$38,882/$33,502. Highway/city fuel consumption is based on the 2015 Rio LX+ ECO AT/2015 Forte 1.8L MPI 4-cyl MT/2015 Sorento LX 2.4L GDI 4-cyl AT/2015 Optima 2.4L GDI AT. 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. ¤$1,000 New Year Bonus amounts are offered on select 2015 Winter Edition models and are deducted from the negotiated purchase price before taxes. Available on financing offers only. Certain conditions apply. $1,000 New Year Bonus amount available on the 2015 Rondo LX AT (5-seat) Winter SE (RN75SF), 2015 Rondo LX AT (7-seat) Winter SE (RN75TF) and 2015 Optima LX AT Winter SE (OP74SF). 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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