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When it is more than anxiety or depression: MENTAL HEALTH

eating disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorder

BY DR. DAVID SMITH The ages between 12 to 24 are challenging for almost all youth. The biological, social, physical and psychological path to adulthood is not easy, even under the best of circumstances. But coupled with that tough journey is the fact that 75 per cent of all mental health disorders first show up in these teen/young adult years, too.

For the majority, the mental health issue is apt to be mild to moderate anxiety or depression; both highly treatable.

A number of other very important mental health issues, however, also tend to arise first in the teen years. Here is some general information and links to resources for two specific issues: eating disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Next week we will talk about bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.

In all cases, if you suspect your child might be suffering from a specific condition talk to your family doctor or contact the Child and

Youth Mental Health clinic provided by the Ministry of Children and Family Development in your nearest community. Call Service BC at 1-800-661-8773 to find the nearest MCFD office to you.

Eating disorders: The transition from adolescence to adulthood is particularly risky for the development of anorexia nervosa (AN) and bulimia nervosa (BN). An estimated 0.9 per cent of young women aged 12 to 24 will develop AN, while about 1.5 per cent of young women develop BN. While young women are three times more likely to develop these disorders, young men in recent years are increasingly showing to have eating issues.

While our societal obsession with thinness may set the scene; genetic risk factors, as well as underlying anxiety, perfectionism and self-esteem issues are thought to combine to trigger the disorders. Once anorexia starts and the body gets into starvation mode, the brain chemistry changes. As well, the body’s dehydration, altered electrolyte balance and poor nutritional status can lead to heart rhythm issues and other organ function problems.

The goal in treating anorexia is to re-feed the person to a healthier weight, and then treat the disordered thinking behind the condition, with one or more of the most effective treatments. These treatments include cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), family-based therapy and dialectic behavior therapy (DBT).

Re-feeding and psychotherapy may co-occur once the person is progressing to a healthier weight. With bulimia, along with CBT, antidepressant medication has been shown to be helpful. In both conditions, medications may be helpful if there is a co-occurring mood or anxiety disorder, as is often the case.

Symptoms of AN to look for in your teen include rapid or significant weight loss, food restriction and obsession with calories or exercise. For BN, weight loss may not be very apparent, but your teen may go to the washroom immediately after eating and run the water. You may see evidence of vomiting in the toilet bowl.

Since anorexia has the highest mortality rate of any psychiatric illness, it is important to seek help at the first signs. For more information and to see a full listing of provincial programs, including the Provincial Specialized Eating Disorders Program for Children and Adolescents at BC Children’s Hospital, as well for videos and other helpful information, see Kelty Eating Disorders, keltyeatingdisorders.ca.

Another source for information is the National Eating Disorders Information Centre, nedic.ca.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): Obsessions are repetitive, intrusive and unwanted thoughts that cause the affected youth great anxiety. Compulsions are the actions or the rituals that he or she must go through to reduce the anxiety caused by the obsessive thoughts.

A very common OCD obsession is about contamination or germs, with the compulsion being the need to hand wash repeatedly or avoid any surface, individual or situation where germs might be present. Another common OCD obsession is the fear that something terrible will happen unless the youth takes a specific ritualistic action, like counting, checking, or placing items in a specific order.

Genetic risk factors plus an environmental trigger are thought to set off the illness, which tends to run in families. One environmental trigger that may be linked to sudden onset

OCD symptoms in some susceptible children is a recent infection with streptococcus A bacteria (strep throat.) This burgeoning, but controversial area of research may yield more insights in future years.

Treatment with antidepressant-types of medication plus exposure response prevention therapy — a specific form of cognitive behavioural therapy that features gradual exposure to the issue causing the obsessive thoughts and compulsionsv — has been shown to have success with some individuals. Left untreated, however, OCD can be very debilitating. The longer the OCD goes on, the harder it is to treat.

Again, if you are worried about possible signs of OCD in your child, see your family doctor or the Ministry of Children and Family Development CYMH clinic in your region. They may refer your child to specialized services, such as psychiatric services or the specialized OCD program at BC Children’s Hospital. For more information, see at ocdbc. ca, www.keltymentalhealth.ca or the OCD pages at cmha.ca

Dr. David Smith is an adolescent and adult psychiatrist and the medical director of the Okanagan Psychiatric services for Interior Health.

This series of columns on common child and youth mental health issues is a project of the Child and Youth Mental Health and Substances Use Collaborative. The Collaborative involves multiple individuals, organizations and ministries all working together to increase the number of children, youth, and their families receiving timely access to mental health services and support in the Interior Health and Vancouver Island regions. The Collaborative is jointly funded by Doctors of BC and the government of BC.

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Although there has been a lot of literature and media written about eating disorders — there is still a huge stigma attached to this mental disorder.

“Eating disorders are characterized by a significant change in eating habits such as an extreme and unhealthy reduction of food intake or overeating. There is also an exaggerated concern about one’s body shape or weight”, said Javier Gonzalez Plasencia, M.A. Counseling Psychology and team leader for the West Kootenays for Child and Youth Mental Health for the Ministry for Children and Family Development.

There are three main eat-

ing disorders: anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge-eating disorder.

“It’s important to remember that these disorders are about much more than food,” said Gonzalez, “they’re also about how you feel about yourself, how you cope with your feelings and other factors. The media has created images of what we should look like creating unrealistic and unhealthy expectations of what our body should look like.”

Both anorexia and bulimia are mental illnesses that affect how you feel about your body and how you eat.

“With anorexia there is a preoccupation and obsession with having a thin or skinny figure. There is also the fear of gaining weight,”

It’s important to remember that these disorders are about much more than food, said Gonzalez.

Gonzalez said with bulimia you eat an excessive amount of food in a short pe-

riod of time, which is called binge eating, and then have the urge to purge or get rid of what you just ate. “While you eat, you might feel like you

can’t control how much you eat,” he said. “You also might feel good while you’re eating but when you’re finished eating you might be very

concerned about your body weight and image. As a result, you try to purge the food.”

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MENTAL HEALTH what you eat or how much you continued from page A2 eat, but you feel distressed, disLike anorexia, people liv- gusted, guilty or depressed after ing with bulimia may also think eating. This binging is associated they’re much bigger than they with toxic stress”.

Gonzalez said the difference really are or feel like they’d be a better person if they were thin, he between binge-eating and bulimia is that with binge-eating, people added.

“It can be hard to tell if some- don’t try to purge the food they one is living with bulimia because just ate.

Anorexia nervosa affects bethey may not lose a lot of weight and they may secretly binge and tween 0.5 and four per cent of purge,” said Gonzalez. “But even women in Canada and bulimia though bulimia isn’t always as vis- nervosa affects between one and ible as anorexia, it can still cause four per cent of women in Canaa lot of serious long-term prob- da. Binge-eating affects about two per cent of all people in Canada. lems.”

About 90 per cent of people The other main eating disorder, binge-eating disorder, is mental diagnosed with anorexia and buillness that affects the way a per- limia are women, but binge-eating disorder affects men and women son eats.

“You can’t control what you equally.

“All these disorders often start eat,” said Gonzalez. “With this disorder, you eat a lot in a short in the teenage and young adult period of time (binge) with epi- years, though they can also start sodes where you can’t control earlier or later in life, too,” said

Obsessive compulsive disorder

Most people wonder from time to time if their car is locked or if they left the iron unplugged. But, if you suffer from obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviours become so excessive they interfere with your daily life.

“It’s an anxiety disorder,” said Gonzalez. “OCD is one of the toughest anxiety disorders to deal with… obsessive compulsive disorder is one of compulsions and the more we practice it the more difficult it is to get rid of. It can be very debilitating.”

Gonzalez said that cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is the therapy of choice to treat OCD. “OCD is characterized by intrusive and persistent thoughts that lead to behaviours that are seen as irrational. The person afflicted by this disorder can be further distressed as they recognize the irrationality of their intrusive thoughts”.

Gonzalez said most people have those “idiosyncracies” such as checking the door to see if it’s locked, but it’s not debilitating. But when you cannot function properly in your life because of these compulsions that’s OCD. “We all have quirks and that’s fine because we can live with it,” he said. “But when you become so obsessed you need to count to 1,000 before saying yes it can be very debilitating. But it’s controllable. There is lots of literature.”

Gonzales said that with self-help and by changing some of the behaviours with CBT it can be controlled.

“In the most persistent and extreme cases a combination of medication like SSRI’s (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy are the treatment of choice for the reduction of OCD symptoms.”

Gonzalez. “Eating disorders also tend to run in families. So you have a higher risk of developing an eating disorder if a close family member also has an eating disorder.”

Gonzalez said it’s very important for anyone with an eating disorder to get help because binging, purging and/or severely limiting food intake can cause a lot of serious health problems. “But eating disorders are very treatable and many people recover with treatment,” he added.

Gonzalez said the first step in treatment is talking to a doctor who can determine whether it is a physical issue or is, in fact, an eating disorder and what can be done to treat it.

Treatment options can include: counseling, nutritional help from a nutritionist, support groups, medication and, if necessary, hospitalization.

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Eighty-sixth in an alphabetical series on West Kootenay/Boundary place names.

The mostly-forgotten Boundary railway point of Hartford Junction, or just Hartford, was at mile 7.5 on the Eholt-to-Phoenix branch of the Columbia and Western Railway, and named after the Hartford mineral claim.

It was originally considered part of Wellington Camp, first mentioned in the Victoria Daily Colonist of August 11, 1895, quoting the Midway Advance: “Mr. McIntosh, the fortunate owner of the Winnipeg, Wellington Camp, has already sunk a shaft 25 feet deep on his property.”

Whether Wellington was named for the New Zealand capital or the Duke of Wellington is unknown.

The Hartford claim was first mentioned in the Boundary Creek Times of April 2, 1898: “Forbes M. Kerby, M.E. [mining engineer], was in town Wednesday. He is at present surveying the Hartford and J. and R., in Wellington camp, owned by Jones and Rogers …”

The newspaper added on May 28: “The Hartford, Ranger, J. and R. fraction and Hartford fraction are a group of very promising claims owned by John Rogers and H.J. Jones …”

Where the name Hartford came from is unknown, but there are many such places in the US. The earliest mention of Hartford Junction — the point where the CPR right-of-way branched off to the Golden Crown and Calumet claims — is in the Cascade Record of October 28, 1899, in Ed Simp-

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Dorsey moved to Hartford from Gladstone and opened his hotel in August 1899 on the Toboggan mineral claim. Simpson, meanwhile, was a partner in the Bellevue Hotel in Phoenix with Dorsey’s wife Georgie.

William Buker, previously operator of a boarding house at the BC mine, bought the Hartford Hotel from Dorsey in September 1900 and built another hotel nearby, the Clifton. He in turn sold the Hartford Hotel in 1902 to Joseph J. Bassett, who had mineral claims in the area as well as a contract to supply cord wood to the CPR. Joseph Graham, a former co-owner of the Union Hotel in Phoenix, bought the Clifton Hotel in November 1903 but it closed within a year and the liquor license was transferred to Bassett’s hotel.

Bassett renovated the building in 1910 but was denied a license renewal at the end of 1912 “upon the grounds that it is off the regular highway and no longer any convenience to the public.”

The hotel burned down on November 12, 1914. Bassett and his wife escaped unharmed. Afterward, he continued to stake mineral claims in the area.

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New website celebrates stand up paddle boarding for mature paddlers It’s fair to say that seniors today may be a different breed than the seniors of fifty years ago. We’re healthier and more active — and possibly just a little more adventurous. A local senior has set up to celebrate with new opportunities for folks like herself interested in the growing sport of stand up paddle boarding.

Castlegar graphic designer Kathy Verigin was intrigued when, while on vacation in Hawaii, she first saw stand up paddle boarders playing in the surf. But it took a nudge from her husband to find the courage to try. When she did, she couldn’t believe how easy it was — or how much fun.

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Now, Verigin — an active 60-year-old and SUP enthusiast — has created a sister site for mature paddlers. The site, www. supseniorenthusiasts.com, offers encouragement to get started with information on skill-building, equipment, and stories by and about senior SUP enthusiasts.

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“We — meaning mature paddlers — need more avenues for discussion, more talk about the benefits and more encouragement to start-up, play and explore this great sport,” says Verigin. “There hasn’t been much out there. I want to be a part of changing that.”

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“Once I am geared up and on my board I find myself smiling and laughing like a little kid, and I start thinking: what could be better than this?” Verigin says. “That’s a feeling I’d love to share with others.”

To find out more, contact Verigin through the “contact” tab on the website.

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Of the 27 BC wineries featured at the upcoming Vancouver International Wine Festival (February 20 until March 1), 16 Okanagan Valley vineyards will pour wine made from this year’s featured grape – Syrah. Our Search for Syrah in an Acura MDX took us to eight of those wineries. ▸ Black Hills Estate Winery: 4318 Black Sage Road, Oliver (blackhillswinery.com) ▸ Road 13 Vineyards: 799 Ponderosa Road, Road 13, Oliver (road13vineyards.com) ▸ Tinhorn Creek Vineyards: 537 Tinhorn Creek Road, Oliver (tinhorn.com) ▸ TIME Estate Winery: 30861 Black Sage Road, Oliver (timewinery.com) ▸ Sage Hills Vineyard: 18555 Matsu Drive, Summerland (sagehillswine.com) ▸ Poplar Grove Winery: 425 Middle Bench Road North, Penticton (poplargrove.ca) ▸ Red Rooster Winery: 891 Naramata Road, Penticton (redroosterwinery.com) ▸ Sandhill Wines: 1125 Richter St, Kelowna, (sandhillwines.ca)

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The Coquihalla Highway was bathed in sunlight and the descent to Hope was smooth and quiet but for the rattle from the bottles.

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By Zack Spencer

Montreal – If there is one part of this vast country that knows about winter and winter driving, it is the province of Quebec.

Winter weather can stretch from November until April, which is why this frost bitten part of the country mandates winter tires on all vehicles and was the perfect spot to showcase two products from Mercedes Benz, the B-Class and CLA-Class.

Both are now equipped with Mercedes 4Matic all wheel drive (AWD) system.

Touching down in Montreal, the outside temperature was heading to minus twenty three overnight and minus nineteen for a daytime high, plus snow, lots of snow. Perfect for winter driving but not for standing outside.

Looks Both the B-Class hatchback and CLA sedan are based on the Mercedes small car platform that is also shared with the GLA compact crossover. The B and GLA are sold with front wheel drive (FWD) and now AWD. The latest B-Class was introduced a few years ago and gets a mild facelift, including a new grille, lower chin spoiler, different wheels and a new accent line down the side. The CLA was just introduced last year so external updates will have to wait another couple of years.

The B-Class is a taller hatchback design that provides a useful package for young

families, including bigger rear windows and a large hatch and cargo space. The CLA on the other hand is more about style, competing for the young, upwardly mobile crowd that want to be seen in this sleek, low slung sedan, it isn’t the best choice for a family.

Inside Both the B-Class and CLA receive nice updates for 2015 on the inside. Both share the same dash so updating both made sense. The screen that sits front and centre on the dash, like and iPad is larger, moving to a standard 7-inch screen or optional 8-inch screen on cars equipped with navigation. This screen is controlled with a small knob between the front seats. Other updates include a sportier and very comfortable steering wheel, a revised stereo head unit and a new instrument cluster behind the steering wheel. Heated seats are now standard equipment for 2015 but heated rear seats and a heated steering wheel are not available in these cars. The BClass 4Matic is a $2,200 premium over the FWD version, starting at $33,500.

The CLA has the same $2,200 charge for AWD, starting at $36,800. One nice feature available on the CLA is an “exclusive” package that includes a leather dashboard with French stitching for $2,300.

Drive To explore the abilities of these two new products, the Olympic rowing basin used

for the 1976 Montreal games was partially plowed, exposing sheet ice with a fresh sprinkling of snow. This provided a great example of the limits of grip and the abilities of the electronic stability program, in conjunction with the AWD system. On sheet ice, there is no grip, so sliding is easy. It was on the rural roads outside of Montreal near the ski resort of Bromont that the 4Matic system proved useful. The system is designed to provide power to the front wheels as often as possible and instantly transfer power to the rear wheels when extra grip is needed, it all happens in a nanosecond.

The maximum amount of power sent to the rear wheels if fifty percent. I noticed that these cars, when placed in “sport” mode actually allow the car to slip and slide without the electronics being too

oppressive. An overly aggressive nanny style is often used by other manufacturers and it shuts down any type of sliding, something that can be welcome by advanced drivers. Altogether, both cars feel very well balanced, almost like a rear-wheel-drive car when a controlled slide is achieved.

Verdict Mercedes has had enormous success with its 4Matic AWD system, accounting for eighty five percent of its sales. With the introduction of these two new models in late 2014, the number has jumped to over ninety percent. This opens up the safety and stability of AWD to a larger market. One thing to keep in mind is these two products offer great value if the buyer keeps and eye on the options. The “must have” package include

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Learning with the right tools Mecaglisse, Que. – Whatever your craft or hobby of choice is, having the right tools to execute your activities is paramount.

As an avid scrapbooker, I couldn’t imagine my life without a sharp pair of scissors, photos, flashy paper and double-sided tape. If you’re a runner, proper footwear mitigates injuries and minimizes blisters.

For someone learning to be a better winter driver, having appropriate tires, a mechanically sound vehicle and the right teachers will certainly increase confidence in slippery situations.

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But what’s it like for someone who’s already considered a professional driver? – BC resident Scott Hargrove is well versed in racing. He joined our group of international journalists on the program.

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

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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.

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“The technique is completely different compared to racing on pavement, where the fastest way around the track is the smoothest. On snow and ice, it’s all about pitching the car sideways and using the throttle to execute the turn. So despite my extensive racing background, this was a whole new experience for me with a whole new learning curve.”

Each Porsche at Camp4, whether it be a Cayman, Carrera, rear or all-wheel drive, were equipped with Nokian 1.5mm studded tires.

Yes, we needed grip but we also wanted to slide these amazing machines sideways!

As the group is having the time of our lives, the purpose of the activities is to connect with the car and

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feel how the ice track beneath us is ever changing.

Each lap brings new challenges – sometimes it got so slippery our only option was to spin out – or as the instructors would say, “we’d run out of talent!”

The unnerving feeling – exhilarating in most cases – of pitching a car into a corner and holding the slide leaves you with a real sense of accomplishment. Or left me wanting to become a rally driver.

Underneath the smiling faces is a much more satisfying feeling; the feeling of being more confident in yourself and your abilities to adapt to different environments.

As Scott and I are chatting, I ask why he thinks this kind of training is both good for him and every other driver out there.

“Camp 4 will teach you more about car control over any other form of high performance driving school,”

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“Being in a low traction environment allows you to slide a car at slow speeds. Drivers can then get a feel for what is like to slide a car, react appropriately and recover. This experience will translate directly to the street and help any driver in an emergency situation.”

Learning to be a better driver and having a lot of fun doing it? Yes, I’m ready for that.

So is Scott.

“I would go back in a heartbeat,” he adds.

“Who wouldn’t love to drive a whole range of Porsches in the snow? It’s an experience you don’t get to have very often and one you definitely don’t want to miss out on!”

Visit http://www.porsche.com/canada-pde/en/yourcamp4/ for more information on Porsche’s Camp4.

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The annual Earlybird RV Show signals a fast approaching spring and time to prepare for a summer on the open road.

The biggest RV Show in these parts is underway and runs throughout the weekend at TRADEX in Abbotsford.

The popular event will showcase the ultimate display of new recreational vehicles, destinations, and products. Industry professionals will be at the show to prepare the RV community for the upcoming season with a diverse range of seminars, providing the latest information and tips designed to ensure a safe and exciting summer.

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Other highlights onstage include industry experts John Clarke and KC Chavda from 2 Guys RV Education who will discuss RV customization, waste management, and market trends. RVers can also look forward to driving tips and advice from Euro Driving School. Visit the This Old RV Seminar stage to learn more about pre-trip inspections, owner and safety tips, solar power and energy saving options.

The Grand Prize at this year’s show is a 2015 Hideout Travel Trailer with a retail value of $23,173

DATES: Thursday, February 19 through Saturday, February 21, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sunday, February 22, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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How to safely navigate wet roadways Spring showers certainly may bring flower laters on, but they also contribute to challenging driving conditions. Early spring weather can be fickle, vacillating between dry, wet and even icy conditions. Drivers need to remain on their toes to safely traverse roadways near and far.

Wet roadways and poor driving conditions contribute to thousands of road accidents each and every year. As roads get wet, oil and other substances rise to the surface of the pavement, which can quickly become slippery and compromise the traction offered by tires. According to the United States Department of Transportation, there are around 707,000 automobile crashes each year due to rain.

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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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Never in neutral, the Brit-trained news guy drives projects as he would a finely tuned car, adding the options and features along the way to make the experience as good as it can be.

Indeed, Keith is an innovator in developing editorial content for all media platforms and a master at weaving informative and entertaining material of wide appeal into imaginative revenue generation projects.

He launched his journalistic career in 1975 as a reporter for his hometown newspaper in Blackpool, England, moving to Vancouver in 1980 where he began a 32-year-career with The Province/ Vancouver Sun. Latterly he created such highly profitable and readable specialty sections at the papers as Driving and Sunday Homes.

The multiple-award-winner broadened his media experience by authoring two books, making regular TV appearances, hosting talk shows in Vancouver and Kelowna and writing and executive producing The Province Road Test quiz show for prime time TV. Away from the day job, Keith has donated his creative abilities in support of the Coast Foundation’s Courage to Come Back Awards, the United Way and the Christmas Bureau. keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca

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Students in the Selkirk College millwright/machinist program are amongst those who will benefit from new equipment provided through grants from the provincial government. The equipment will be operational in the coming months.

Selkirk College students get in-demand skills

New trades training equipment provided through government grants Selkirk College will receive $315,428 to buy new trades training equipment that supports students entering in-demand occupations that are critical to the economy.

The funding is part of BC’s Skills for Jobs Blueprint commitment of $185 million over three years for trades training infrastructure and equipment at public post-secondary institutions across the province.

“The new funding that Selkirk College has received will provide upto-date trades equipment, allowing our students to reach their goals, secure high-demand employment, and serve the needs of our industry and community partners,” says Selkirk College president Angus Graeme.

Our investment in trades training equipment supports a highly trained workforce, The Selkirk College trades programs are located at Nelson’s Silver King campus. Examples of new trades training equipment include an industry-standard drill press for millwright students, a Lab Volt renewable energy trainer for electrical students and an air conditioning trainer for heavy mechanic students.

The provincial government based the funding for new equipment on consultations with educational in-

stitutions and the Industry Training Authority, as well as the most recent labour market data.

The College of the Rockies in the East Kootenay will also receive $325,274 for equipment in its trades programs.

“Our investment in trades training equipment supports a highly trained workforce,” says Advanced Education Minister Andrew Wilkinson.

“Students in trades programs at College of the Rockies and Selkirk College are getting hands-on experience that employer’s need.”

BC’s Skills for Jobs Blueprint was launched in April 2014 and outlines how the province is re-engineering the education system — from Kindergarten through to post-secondary training and beyond — to make sure education and training aligns with BC jobs.

By 2022, it is estimated that there will be one million job openings in BC and more than 78 per cent of those jobs will require some form of post-secondary education. Projections show that 44 per cent of those jobs will be in skilled trades and technical occupations.

“Sectors critical to our economic growth — such as oil and gas, mining, and forestry — need workers to graduate job ready,” says Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett. “New trades training equipment at Selkirk College and College of the Rockies gives students hands-on experience with tools currently used by these industries.”

The funding for new trades equipment builds on the 54 additional critical trades training spaces at Selkirk College and the 32 additional critical trades training spaces at College of the Rockies announced in July.

For more information on Selkirk College industry and trades training programs go to selkirk.ca/school/ industry-and-trades-training.

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Boundary Community Hospice Association Compassionate end of life resources and support.

250-443-2162 -----------------------------Boundary Area Volunteer Driver Program.

Transportation for medical appointments.

Career Opportunities

The City of Nelson The City of Nelson is currently recruiting for

WATER & WASTEWATER OPERATOR II The City of Nelson is recruiting for a Water & Wastewater Operator II. This position assists in the operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment facility, water distribution and wastewater collection systems in accordance with provincial regulations. Additional details regarding this position are available at www.nelson.ca under employment opportunities.

Salary and benefits are in accordance with the CUPE Local 339 Agreement with the City of Nelson.

Interested applicants should send a detailed resume

by February 16, 2015 at 8:00am to:

Human Resources City of Nelson

250-584-4618

#101 – 310 Ward Street, Nelson, BC, V1L 5S4 Fax: 250-352-2131 Email: hr@nelson.ca

Career Opportunities

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The City of Nelson is committed to employment equity. We encourage all qualified persons to apply.

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LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23

Your fears are the only things holding you back this week, Aries. Confidence is all you need to move forward, so take some initiative and you will be glad you did.

Your ambition takes you on a few adventures this week, Libra. Keep an open mind, and these excursions will prove all the more valuable down the road.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22

You cannot outmaneuver karma, Taurus.

You will reap what you sow this week, so remain positive and things will ultimately work out in your favor.

This week may mark a turning point in your love life, Scorpio. Enjoy taking this next step and make the most of all of the new experiences you share together in the days to come.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, do your best to prevent distractions from getting to you or affecting your performance at work. You can overcome these distractions if you just stay focused.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Certain responsibilities require all of your attention this week, Cancer. Set aside some time to tackle these tasks one at a time, and you will be done before you know it.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Circumstances may shift without warning, Leo. It pays to have a backup plan available so you can make any necessary adjustments. Think on your feet.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, you may be emotionally invested in a cause or a belief, but you cannot expect everyone to share your passion. Give others room to form their own opinions.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Take charge of your goals this week, Sagittarius. Many of your goals are worthwhile endeavors that can be achieved through a combination of commitment and hard work.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, plan an excursion or a get-together with friends before boredom sets in. This will give everyone a chance to reconnect and engage in some lighthearted fun.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, it will be very easy to get pulled off course this week. All you have to do is daydream for a while and time will fly.

Make a to-do list so you can maintain your focus.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Stay put for a while, Pisces. Now is not a good time to make changes. Stick with what has been working for the time being.

West Kootenay Advertiser Thursday, February 19, 2015

Employment

Employment

Pets & Livestock

Merchandise for Sale

Real Estate

Rentals Property Management

Timeshare

Help Wanted

Medical/Dental

Feed & Hay

Misc. for Sale

Homes Wanted

CANCEL YOUR Timeshare.

No risk program stop mortgage & maintenance payments today. 100% money back guarantee. Free consultation. Call us now. We can help! 1-888-356-5248.

Community Health Nurse sought in Port Hardy, BC. Request job description or apply to marie.hunt@kwakiutl.bc.ca

by Feb 22. Competitive salary offered. Tel. 250-949-6625

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada!

Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employer-trusted program.

Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888528-0809 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

Grass hay, square bales, $5 per bale. 250-442-3348.

Grand Forks: sofa, green, one long cushion, sits 3, good shape, $150obo.250-442-4233

Grand Forks: Pensioner is in need of a 2006 or newer mobile home, any size, to be moved. A Reilly, 3010 1st Rd, Grand Forks BC, V0H1H2

Employment Business Opportunities GET FREE vending machines.

Can earn $100,000 + per year.

All cash-retire in just 3 years.

Protected Territories. Full details call now 1-866-668-6629.

Website: www.tcvend.com.

THE DISABILITY Tax Credit. $1500 yearly tax credit. $15,000 lump sum refund (on avg). Covers: hip/knee replacements, back conditions and restrictions in walking and dressing. 1-844-453-5372.

MEN’S STYLIST for a busy Downtown Trail Barber Shop.

Contact Heidi @ 970 Spokane St., Trail, BC V1R 3W8 SMALL ENG/SAW/OUTBOARD MECHANIC WANTED. Exp required. Wage/benefits negotiable. ShopRite Marine/Logging, Port McNeill, BC Send resume to: crosback@telus.net

Our classified ads are on the net! Check it out at www.bcclassified.com Home Care/Support

GPRC, FAIRVIEW Campus urgently requires a Power Engineering Instructor! Please contact Brian Carreau at 780835-6631 and/or visit our website: www.gprc.ab.ca/careers

Wanted: Live out caregiver/support worker for a 30 years old, physically disabled male in Midway, BC. To assist in all aspects of daily living. 30-40 hours per week, $16 per hour.

Must be physically fit. Please email angel777123@hotmail.com

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Career Opportunities

Service Consultant We currently have an opportunity for a service consultant in our dealership. The successful candidate will work in a team environment where customer satisfaction is #1.

The candidate must possess strong computer skills, be courteous and have a desire to work with the public.

Experience is an asset, but willing to train the right individual.

Tuesay through Saturday shift.

2880 Highway Drive, Trail

250-368-9134

Services

Free cute kittens: ready to love you, 2 black, 2 Siamese.

Grand Forks 250-447-6525

Financial Services

Merchandise for Sale

ARE YOU EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL DISTRESS?

Firearms

Relief is only a call away!

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

Donna Mihalcheon CA, CIRP 33 years experience.

BDO Canada Limited.

Trustee in Bankruptcy.

200-1628 Dickson Avenue, Kelowna , BC V1Y 9X1

Sales Consultant for an immediate opening.

We offer: • Best pay plan in the region • Team environment with a fun and friendly workplace • Immediate and intensive training – plus continuous training • Commitment to customer care • Strategies to market our product advisors in the local area • Salary while training • Large inventories of new and used vehicles • Brand-new facility • Medical and dental plan • Career growth opportunities - our goal is to hire from within We need: • Good communicators • Impressive and confident individuals • High achievers - with a desire to set and achieve goals • People with an interest in cars and enthusiasm for serving customers • The ability to learn about vehicle features and give sound advice Please apply to Keith Kalawsky, president and general manager, keith@castlegarkia.com

BC INSPECTED

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 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.

Naturally raised beef, ready in March for butchering, call for pricing and details on sides.

250-442-3049

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

Garden & Lawn

Home Improvements

Castlegar Kia requires another

Food Products 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

“D&L Yard & Garden Care” Tractor tilling, hand tilling, yard cleanup, grass trimming, grass cutting, dump runs.

Doug @ 250-442-2578

We are growing.

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

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

Household Services A-1 FURNACE & Air Duct Cleaning.

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

Yearling Lamb & kid goat, Grand Forks farm raised, government inspected, cut & wrap. $6.00lb. 250-442-2573

Free Items Cute kittens: ready to love you, 2 black, 2 Siamese.

Grand Forks 250-447-6525

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 1-778-298-3192 8am-5pm Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

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

Husqvarna snowblower, 28”, like new condition, paid $2,300, asking $1,100obo.

Aislemaster Fork Lift indoor/outdoor , call for more info. 250-444-0047.

Large deluxe Shoprider medical scooter, immaculate, swivel seat, canopy, rain shield, cane holder, lights, new batteries, 12” tires. $2500 firm. 250- 447-6400 SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

STEEL BUILDINGS. “Really big sale!” All steel building models and sizes. Plus extra savings. Buy now and we will store until spring. Call Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 or visit online: www.pioneersteel.ca

Misc. Wanted Grand Forks: Pensioner is in need of a 2006 or newer mobile home, any size, to be moved. A Reilly, 3010 1st Rd, Grand Forks BC, V0H1H2 Private Collector Looking to Buy Coin Collections, Silver, Antiques, Native Art, Estates + Chad: 778-281-0030 Local 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.

Real Estate Houses For Sale 2005 SRI Double Wide MODULAR HOME 24x44 in Triangle Gardens.

45 years and up. Vaulted ceiling, open plan, bay window, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, pantry, low maintenance, gas heat, air conditioning, 5 appl’s, UGS, landscaped, covered deck & carport, must see.

250-442-8676 Christina Lake: 4 bdrm, 2 bath home (lower rental suite,1 bdrm+den), garage, shop & fenced yard. Close to beach, activities & school. $249,000. 250-505-4275

Border Collie: female, 6 months old, had first shots, not spayed, beautiful and loving, her name is Timber, $350.

250-442-8505.

Priced to Sell Lovely Home in Uphill, rural feel 4 bdrm, 2 bath, located on quiet deadend road, video avail, call 352-6120

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Employment Opportunity Licensed Early Childhood Educator + Infant & Toddler Certification Lynx Program This is a full time position commencing March 9, 2015 with a starting wage of $17.

The successful candidate will be familiar with the Early Learning Framework and be open to learning about and facilitating a Reggio Inspired Practice.

Our centre practices a system of Primary Care; (38 hours/week within a 4 day work week). After the 3 month probationary period all employee can expect a wage increase as well as benefits.

Teamwork and strong interpersonal skills with all ages is mandatory. Our centre values open honest communication in a supportive, positive working environment.

CLOSING: February 27, 2015 at 12:00 p.m.

Please send a cover letter & resume to:

Or by Email to: theschoolhouseeclc@gmail.com

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent Bella Vista, Shavers Bench Townhomes. N/S, N/P. 2-3 bdrms. Phone 250-364-1822 Castlegar 2 Bdrm Apt 900 sq ft. F/S, D/W, laundry on site, grassed fenced yard one parking stall per apt.

Clean bright and quiet. Ground level N/S, N/P $800/mth + utilities,250-365-5070 leave msg Ermalinda Estates, Glenmerry, spacious 1-2bdrms. Adults only. Secure building w/elevator. N/S, N/P. Ongoing improvements. Ph.250-364-1922 E.TRAIL, 2bdrm. apts. F/S, W/D. Yard. 250-368-3239 Francesco Estates, Glenmerry,spacious 1-3bdrms. Adults only (45+). Secure building w/elevator. N/S, N/P. Ongoing improvements. Ph. 250-3686761 GLENVIEW APTS. Spacious, quiet 2 bdrm. apts. available.

250-364-2401 Grand Forks: 1 bdrm apt. NS, NP, senior preferred. 250-4424241.

Grand Forks: 2 bdrm apt., and 2 BR ground level basement suite. NP, NS, RR. 250-443-1599 / 250-442-2599 Grand Forks: 2bdrm apt., N/P, RR. 250-442-2276 / 250442-6800.

TRAIL, 1BD. loft suite in triplex. $450./mo. + utilities. 1250-428-6788,1-250-428-7351 TRAIL, 2bd. apt. Friendly, quiet secure bldg. Heat incl.

N/P, N/S. 250-368-5287 TRAIL, spacious 1&2bdrm. apartment. Adult building, perfect for seniors/ professionals.

Cozy, clean, quiet, comfortable. Must See. Best kept secret downtown Trail. 250368-1312 W.TRAIL, 1BD. Apt. Available now. $500./mo.+ utilities. Part Furn. 250-364-5678 W.TRAIL, 2Bdrm. New renos: doors, windows, stove & paint. $600./mo. 250-551-1106

Commercial/ Industrial

The School House ECLC

The School House ECLC Attn: Veronica O’Connor 1623 Falls Street Nelson, BC V1L 1J7

Lots FRUITVALE, 57’X80’ Flat lot for sale. Laurel Ave. $65,000.

250-367-7436

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The School House early care and learning centre

Creston COMMERCIAL BUILDING

3600 sq.ft. of Retail Space

Rentals

Grand Forks

1 bdrm apt $675 utilities inc.

Avail March 1st 2 bdrm mobile private setting $600 3 bdrm house large yard $650 3 bdrm house 5 appl’s $850 avail March 1st 3 bdrm condo 5 appl’s $750 2 bdrm 1.5 bath nicely updated home $800 3 bdrm 1.5 bath 5 appl’s $900 unique setting 4 bdrm 2.5 bath family home $1100 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.

Want to Rent James, 30 yr old local student/worker seeks affordable shared/independent housing in Nelson area. Needs long term, clean, healthy environment. W/D, tub w/shower, bright/windows. Non-drinker/partier/smoker. Loves housework, pets and is fine w/children. Ref avail. LM 352-9876, test 505-9384 or thekootenayman@live.com

Transportation

Auto Financing YOU’RE APPROVED • YOU’RE APPROVED

• BANKRUPTCY • NO CREDIT • • BAD CREDIT • FIRST TIME BUYER • • CREDIT CARD CONSOLIDATION • • QUICK APPROVALS • • YOU WORK - YOU DRIVE! •

YOU’RE APPROVED 1-800-921-0202 for Pre-Approval www.amford.com

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

Apply to Ron Cragg with resume or email service@championgm.com

Pets Border Collie: female, 6 months old, had first shots, not spayed, beautiful and loving, her name is Timber, $350.

250-442-8505.

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

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Cars - Domestic

1995 ALSO 1999 (185kkm) Volkswagen Golf, 4 door hatchback, 4 cyl, 4 sp auto,5 sp standard, cruise control, PS, one w/air, car black other white, snow tires, excellent condition, $2,700. 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 6cyl, auto, 260km, excellent condition, options, $4,800. 250-442-0122 / 250-493-1807.

Trucks & Vans

1991 GMC 4x4, 3 inch lift, runs well, great tires & rims. asking $2,400. 250-442-0957.

1999 Ford 4x4 Explorer, looks good, runs good, new alternator & battery, good tires. $3,500 obo. 250-442-8042 Leave message please.

Boats World’s Finest FISHING BOATS

Located DOWNTOWN Excellent High Traffic Area Plenty of Parking 250-428-5240

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

Grand Forks: Commercial space/shop, newly upgraded.

6401-Hwy #3(yellow building).

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

Sex and the Kitty

Homes for Rent

A single unspayed cat can produce 470,000 offspring in just seven years.

2 BDRM house for rent, $600.

Call Century 21 Property Management at 250-362-7021 www.RosslandRentals.com East Trail 3 BDRM House Full Bsmt, 3 car garage. W/D, F/S, N/S, N/P, $1000 mth plus utilities. Phone 250.365.5003 Grand Forks 2 bdrm house. $950 + utils, Rural area. 250442-5204.

Greenwood 3bdrm, 1.5 bath, 5 apply’s, fenced yard, sm greenhouse, sm garden shed, sm pet negotiable. $850/m + utiles. 604-951-0533.

Be responsible don’t litter! www.spca.bc.ca

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Thursday, February 19, 2015 West Kootenay Advertiser

Jersey Give-Away!

One hockey jersey will be given away at the end of every Canucks game.

616 Vernon St. 250.352.2715 **Stats are current as of February 17, 2015 Team Total Tim Flack 973.00 Dave Parker 1022.00 The Country Roads Generals 973.00 Bella Dog 1020.00 Kenneth Nontell 973.00 Tasha’s Hat Trick 1016.00 Groutage Street Hockey 973.00 Kristy Daniels 1015.00 John Hallstrom 973.00 Ron Clancy 1013.00 Gerry O’Connor 973.00 Chelsea Markin 1013.00 Teresa Cutler 973.00 Linda Bradshaw 1013.00 ALLABOARD! 972.00 Wyatt Daniels 1012.00 ALL ABOARD! 972.00 Red Light 2 1011.00 Smithman00077 972.00 John Lloyd 1009.00 Joanne Chimenti 972.00 Kim Tagami 1008.00 Debbie Keus 972.00 WAH 1007.00 Dwayne Keus 972.00 Dale Morris 1006.00 Kimberley Cutler 971.00 Shane Young 1006.00 Lorri Harpur 971.00 Danko 1003.00 Darcy Krest 971.00 Deb Makasoff 1001.00 Lamp Lighters 971.00 Skooter 998.00 Chris Gordon 971.00 Logan Voykin 998.00 BLT 971.00 Don McMurray 997.00 Shoot the FP! 971.00 Kuchi 996.00 Mas Fujibayashi 970.00 Sausage Links 970.00 Sausage And Eggs 996.00 Lisa Richichi 970.00 Phil Markin 996.00 B. Markin - 1 970.00 JohnnyK 996.00 Zak 4 970.00 Phaytor 995.00 B. Stefoniuk 969.00 R. Hanna 994.00 Mark Andrews 969.00 BVJ Devito 993.00 Puckhog1 968.00 Canuckvale 992.00 Renegades 968.00 Ope Muskeyn 992.00 R.H. 968.00 Jasmine Cutler 992.00 Vertical Acres 968.00 Jasmine Cutler 2 992.00 Roberta Pasquali 968.00 Samril 990.00 Buffies Bets 967.00 Mac Henry 2 990.00 Michael Murphy 967.00 Paul Fofonoff 989.00 Brian Muskeyn 967.00 Sean Peddigrew 989.00 Keith Beck 967.00 Curtis Van Zanden 988.00 LOU-HOO 967.00 S&S Koshey 988.00 John Ratcliffe 967.00 Pat Cattermole 988.00 Comanche 966.00 Simon Darche (A) 987.00 Arthur Laface 966.00 Vanausage 986.00 Stephen Vickers 966.00 Rebeka Krest 986.00 Sapbones 966.00 Jack Smith 986.00 Ryan Van Zanden 966.00 Tera Vickers 985.00 Ronald Van Zanden 983.00 Ron Van Zanden 2 965.00 Trekker Granny 983.00 Cindy Demeulenaere 965.00 FrozenOcean 983.00 Rick Cutler 965.00 Paul Belanger 983.00 John Van Zanden 965.00 964.00 John Subotin Ron Van Zanden 3 982.00 Chris Laface 964.00 Deanna Cownden 980.00 3 Amigos 963.00 Devon Cheveldaeff 980.00 Len Donald 963.00 Glade Farries 980.00 Gwen Schimmel 962.00 Gian Franco Ballarin 980.00 Hilde Fricke 962.00 The T.E.A.M. 980.00 Bev Ferguson 962.00 Ammak 980.00 Hot toddy 961.00 Stingabees 980.00 James Appleby 979.00 Rodney Harshenin 961.00 G-Man 979.00 Fred O 961.00 Castlegar KIA 979.00 Bigby Place 961.00 Ivan Salekin 961.00 Stark Raving Mad 979.00 Steve Cutt 961.00 Dustin Melo 979.00 Colin the Shots 961.00 Daniel Johnson 1 979.00 Ed Grill 960.00 Jennifer Endersby 978.00 Peter Schimmel 978.00 Scott VanKoughnett 960.00 Tyler Bell 978.00 Mike Leathard 960.00 KH 4440 978.00 Myrt Servatios 960.00 Jacob Lunn 978.00 J. Pelout 960.00 Moy Chui (B) 977.00

By Guess + By Golly 960.00 Sun Fab 977.00 R.J. Harshenin 959.00 .P.H.Markin 977.00 Susan Lakeman 959.00 Goldies 977.00 Eli Lusted 958.00 Bill Garow 977.00 Reginaldo 958.00 Karl Fricke 977.00 Ava Laughton 2 957.00 Julie Hallstrom 976.00 Ice Spray 957.00 Ron Van Zanden 976.00 Lois Cutler 957.00 Stacey Kennedy 975.00 Dan Rye 957.00 Wayne Kuzyk 975.00 Five Hole 957.00 Kdmak 975.00 Cody McCulloch 957.00 Logan McKenzie 975.00 Ray Pettyjohn 957.00 Team Grandkids 975.00 Tweezers 2014 956.00 Sarah Costello 975.00 Don Paltinger 956.00 Noel Cutler 974.00 Kevin New 956.00 Stickboy 956.00 Curtis G. Van Zanden 974.00 Polak 974.00 Snipe’em Like Bure 956.00 Goalsucking101 974.00 Taurus 955.00 Pack Leader 973.00 Bruce Ferguson 955.00 Abner 973.00 My Muckers 955.00 WEST KOOTENAY

Red Sox 9 955.00 Gilbert Morrison 955.00 Bertie 955.00 Jaryd Roblin 955.00 Colleen Zahn 954.00 Lee Jewitt 954.00 Joe Chapman 954.00 Riggy 954.00 Megan Laface 954.00 It’s All Relative 954.00 Cheryl Lee 954.00 Zambeani 954.00 R VanKoughnett 953.00 Tobbi Cutt 953.00 Mr T 953.00 Sweet Sister 72 953.00 Adman 953.00 Brendan Peters 952.00 Curtis Bendig 952.00 Stifff 952.00 Joanne Seminoff 952.00 Alan Burch 951.00 Howie Byers 951.00 3 PucksRUs 951.00 KC Man 951.00 PAPRIKA 951.00 Brett C 951.00 C. Ryan 951.00 B+S 951.00 Bill Ahrens 951.00 Newfy’s Bullets 951.00 J.J. Cat 950.00 Glenn Gordon 950.00 Ann Renee Pettyjohn 950.00 Bangit 950.00 Lensav 94 950.00 PlaySetter1 950.00 Gator 950.00 Mike Stefoniuk 950.00 Buffy’s 950.00 Silver Dollars 950.00 Teemka 950.00 Red Dog 950.00 I-Rock 88 949.00 Mac McHenry 1 949.00 Kelsie VanKoughnett 949.00 Doug Hogg 949.00 Spirit’s Shootout 949.00 Rainbow Moustache Unicorns 949.00 Rink Rat 2 949.00 Logistics 949.00 Herm Pitman 948.00 dA Scaler 948.00 Weemum 948.00 Moy Chui (A) 947.00 Mrs Riggy 947.00 Judy Harpur 947.00 Shawks 947.00 Gump Worsley All Stars 947.00 Slim M 3 947.00 Corey Lynn 947.00 B. Nelson 946.00 Big Mac 946.00 Jordan Roblin 946.00 Scheltens 946.00 Abby Hallstrom 946.00 Eva Sargent 946.00 Grant Wilson 946.00 Goalie Tears 946.00 Rosie 946.00 Bryce Sheloff 945.00 Elaine Nontell 945.00 Dan Caputo 945.00 Ron McRimmie 945.00 Yvonne Peddigrew 945.00 Willie Walker 945.00 Mike Aquin 945.00 Lorne Matteucci 945.00 B. Markin - 2 945.00 Moooo 945.00 Alicia Mitchell 945.00 Bill Clark 944.00 Squeekie 944.00 Merek Cutler 944.00 Morgan Dehnel 944.00 Deborah L. Makasoff 944.00

Chopper Don 944.00 Doug Brenton 944.00 Barc Shark 944.00 Big Jake 41 944.00 Ken Nontell 944.00 Stefanie Cutler 943.00 Tristar 943.00 T.D. 943.00 Barb H. 943.00 Roger Bourgeois 943.00 James Colin 943.00 Ken Doucette 943.00 Dax Hardy 943.00 Brian Koshey 942.00 Nate Heddle 942.00 Mikale Leymann 942.00 Wildcardz 942.00 Karen Black 942.00 DRJ 942.00 Jason Brum 942.00 Rob VanKoughnett 942.00 Eldon Servatius 941.00 The Flores 941.00 B. Johnson 941.00 Hugh McSheffreg 941.00 Rick Nixon 941.00 HFFRider 941.00 Kade Dandy 940.00 SOM100 940.00 JT Luterbach 940.00 Happa 939.00 BC Smoke Bombs 939.00 Don Ross 939.00 Paterson Patsies 939.00 Seamus boyd 939.00 Aiden & Dad 939.00 Tara Makoroff 938.00 T.B. McCavley 938.00 Slim M 1 938.00 the Leif’s 938.00 SBK1 938.00 Joe N Chernoff 937.00 Alex Sheloff 937.00 Bill Thompson 937.00 Puckhog2 936.00 Byron Howard 936.00 Hugo Poulin 936.00 Paws + Tails 936.00 60 Cents 936.00 Serge Pasquali 936.00 ALUPS ROQUE 936.00 Marilyn Caputo 936.00 Luc’s Team 936.00 Go Leafs Go 936.00 Nicole Kuffert 936.00 Dave Zarikoff 935.00 Wizard230 934.00 Gail McRimmie 934.00 Vince Cutler 934.00 Van Kuffert Canucks 934.00 Mike Costello 934.00 Robert Mason 2 934.00 Owen Dickson 933.00 Treasure Chest 933.00 Puck Suckers 933.00 Lonestar Chic 933.00 Irene Laface 933.00 Josh Parrott 933.00 Mark Parry 933.00 Good News Bears 933.00 Franciesco Valle 933.00 Mike Duley 933.00 Kevin Lang1 933.00 Slim M 2 933.00 Sev Lattanzio 932.00 Bob Kozlowski 932.00 Wendy Tagami 932.00 Tony Lisanti 932.00 Taghum Sun 932.00 Ross Johnstone 932.00 Hobbes 932.00 Black Hawk Zak 931.00 Percy 931.00 Cuttsy15 931.00 Dustin Ford 931.00 Tyler Bruce 931.00

Tony Adamson 930.00 Skid 930.00 Rick Harpur 930.00 Ben Nontell 930.00 Benny Chui (A) 930.00 Rosanne Wallace 930.00 Derrick Poole 929.00 Benny Chui (B) 929.00 J. Nesbitt 929.00 Butch Palmer 929.00 Callum Siddall 929.00 Nolan McCavley 929.00 Alanna Laface 929.00 Gale Andrews 929.00 Verna Sheloff 929.00 Shannon Wood 929.00 Michael Spagnol 928.00 D.B. Cooper 928.00 PMar 928.00 Piolo 928.00 Dave Zahn 928.00 Mousky 928.00 Monty Roblin 928.00 Stephen semenoff 928.00 Carella 928.00 Yvonne Aquin 927.00 Lief Hallstrom 927.00 Cash Nay 927.00 Len Dunsford 927.00 Elly 927.00 PlaySetter2 927.00 Tom Quesnelle 927.00 Wayne Lee 927.00 Paul Holitzki 927.00 Kevin Demas 927.00 Mike 99 926.00 Lost Balls 926.00 Patti Stopanski 926.00 Stanley Soukeroff 926.00 Jenn Lins 926.00 Madeline Burch 926.00 James Barre 925.00 Rory Hanna 925.00 J. Gorsline 925.00 George Pipke 925.00 Mike Simard 925.00 RT Rockers 924.00 Dale B 924.00 Linda Orlaw 924.00 Jean Farrell 924.00 Coldwell Banker 1st Trail Real Estate 924.00 Greg Kennedy 924.00 Brayden Biln 924.00 Red Light 1 924.00 RAMPAGE 924.00 923.00 Kuffs Bruins Steve Lundstrom 923.00 Makayla Kravski 923.00 Michelle Newman 923.00 Edie Darche (A) 2 923.00 Jasmine 923.00 Zak 5 923.00 Pidds Pros 923.00 Colin Theobald 923.00 Don Cameron 923.00 Black Aces 60 922.00 Puck Luck 922.00 Ian Dudley 922.00 Start Your Engines 922.00 Deborah Makasoff 921.00 Donovan Matthews 921.00 Domenic Lattanzio 921.00 The Bestest 921.00 Gerald 921.00 Linda Gustafson 921.00 Zoe Amyot 921.00 Baily Smith 921.00 Charles Austin 921.00 Joe Medeiros 921.00 Jimarkus 921.00 Pax Arrowsmith 921.00 Ashley Richichi 920.00 Bombers 920.00 Morton 920.00 Rod Harshenin 920.00

2014-2015 top 500

Cheryl Ahrens 920.00 Slash n Burn 920.00 Wooly Bullies 920.00 Buck Crawford 2 920.00 Devin Hallstrom 920.00 Lisa Wah 920.00 Ryan Hanna 920.00 Tarebear 920.00 Sandy Boyd 919.00 Cheryl O 919.00 Phil Chernenkoff 919.00 Edie Darche (A) 919.00 Elizabeth Berglund 919.00 Rod Bruce 918.00 Deep Dhillon 918.00 Keith Beck 2 918.00 Allen Kuffert 918.00 Craig 918.00 Blake Haines 918.00 bryanweiser 918.00 David Wah 917.00 Kevin Underwood 917.00 T. Ryan 917.00 Stacy Ludwar 917.00 Jake 917.00 Gus Servatius 917.00 Lonestar 917.00 Corbinator 916.00 Derek Gustafson 916.00 Last Chance 916.00 Bailey Taylor 916.00 Denise Geddes 916.00 Brehanna Jones 916.00 Ivcurt 916.00 T Castell 915.00 Jocelyn Berglund 915.00 Hoovs 915.00 Pete Postnikoff 915.00 Randi Rye 915.00 Ben Luterbach 914.00 Zak 3 914.00 The Pulled Hammys 914.00 Ron Scroeder 914.00 Wee Man 914.00 Layne Stopanski 914.00 Shayne Brandel 914.00 Marta Bell 914.00 Ava Laughton 914.00 Big Willy 913.00 Bernie Swendson 913.00 BABYJAMES 913.00 Slim M 4 913.00 Don Cameron 2 913.00 Carol Lang 913.00 Emily A.M. Chernoff 913.00 Bug Rock 912.00 64 Chevelle 912.00 Daisy Mayhem 912.00 Syl Coupland 912.00 Dave Schroeder 912.00 Rob Babriarz 911.00 All The Way 911.00 Syd 911.00 Doug Brenton 2 911.00 Sophie Amyot 911.00 Kenn Messer 910.00 Team Himym 910.00 Alley Kat Bruins 910.00 Danny Abes 910.00 Betty Freeman 909.00 Stix 909.00 Denny Ross-Smith 909.00 Larry Brandt 909.00 Seraphina 909.00 Ken Woikin 909.00 Len Farrell 909.00 Dakota Hlus 909.00 Betty Freeman 2 908.00 Zarikoff 16 908.00 Tom Geddes 908.00 Kyle Kooznetsoff 907.00 NickyK8 907.00 Gibralter 907.00 SBK2 907.00 Gabey 907.00 Kelly L 907.00

**Stats are current as of February 17, 2015

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PETS on PARADE THE MILLION ACTS OF KINDNESS INITIATIVE Making the world a better place can be as easy as being kind. As the BC SPCA gears up to celebrate its 120th year of helping the province’s most vulnerable animals, the organization is launching a year-long initiative, Million Acts of Kindness, which invites all British Columbians to be kind – and to pass it on.

“The purpose of the campaign is to celebrate the amazing work that is already being done to create more humane communities throughout B.C. and to encourage animal lovers in the province to take part in a weekly act of kindness to help save animal lives,” says Lorie Chortyk, BC SPCA general manager, community relations.

“The weekly challenge will be something that everyone can easily do, and we hope that, by the end of 2015, we will have inspired a million acts that will change the face of animal welfare in B.C. forever.”

Examples of the weekly acts of kindness range from buying humanely raised food products to sharing a shelter animal’s profile on social media to emailing local MLAs to encourage their support for animal issues.

The million acts will include the services and programs for abused, injured, neglected and

homeless animals carried out by the BC SPCA in 2015, Chortyk notes.

“Kindness starts with just one act – it doesn’t have to be huge,” she says. “We know that together, we can create a better world for animals, and the Million Acts of Kindness initiative is a way of celebrating the society’s milestone anniversary by engaging even more people in our fight against animal cruelty.”

In 1895 the BC SPCA was created by a small group of merchants, journalists and clergy who were deeply concerned about the abuse of horses being used as beast of burden as B.C. entered a construction boom. The dedication of these compassionate individuals resulted in the establishment of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act in B.C. and the creation of the BC SPCA, which is today, one of the largest animal welfare organizations of its kind in North America, Chortyk says.

“Through our anniversary campaign, we’ll be calling on all animal lovers to help us continue that legacy of compassion with contagious kindness – we want it to spread far and wide – until every animal in B.C. is free from pain, fear and suffering.”

Watch the Million Acts of Kindness video, see a list of each weekly act of kindness or register now at millionacts.ca to get involved.

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